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

During the 1940s and early 50s Jim and 
his sister, Barbara, would often accompany their father and friends on 
fossil hunting trips in western Kansas. One of these was during the 
famous “fish within a fish” Sternberg expedition.  

Jim was an old-school techie, a lifelong 
ham radio enthusiast and early adopter of personal computers, delighted 
in later years by his FitBit and iPhone.  He loved collecting and taking
 apart electronic devices just to see how they worked.  He would build 
circuits and write machine code, assembly language, and Basic software 
programs just for fun.  Much later he set up his own internet weather 
station, and his house was a Hays data point for Wunderground for many 
years. 

Radio was his greatest passion, and under
 call sign K0JJV (“This is Kay-Zero-Johnny-Johnny-Victor”) Jim tested 
the limits of ham radio.  (While doing so, he sometimes caused lights to
 flicker throughout the neighborhood.)  He twice earned Amateur Radio’s 
“county hunter” award, which required him to make radio contact with 
someone in every county of the United States.  Jim made friends as far 
away as New Zealand and Hawaii over the airwaves. He listened in on 
space missions. He belonged to the American Radio Relay League, which 
meant that in the years prior to Doppler radar, Jim hopped into the car 
with his mobile radio and drove out into the worst Kansas storms looking
 for tornadoes so he could alert the town. In his later years he 
experimented with packet radio, seeking ways to create an over-the-air 
internet. 

Career wise, Jim attended Kansas State 
University for a couple of years and finished his degree at Fort Hays 
with a bachelor’s in Communications. His deep, rich voice and interest 
in radio won him a DJ spot at KAYS in his late teens, and he continued a
 radio/TV/advertising career there after graduating from Fort Hays. He 
proved to be a “jack of all trades” with many career pivots. Jim wrote 
and recorded radio ads, he filled in as backup weatherman on the local 
TV news, he sold office equipment, he repaired televisions, he tested 
and monitored water levels at the Hays Municipal Water Plant.  At 
Village Inn, he quickly worked his way up from dishwasher to store 
manager. While a lead technician at Sykes Enterprises, Jim used his 
resonant radio voice and his technical savvy to soothe the most 
difficult phone customers, receiving praise from coworkers. Then he 
retired to become a full-time caretaker for his wife, Cheryl. 

Jim was a lifetime member of St. 
Michael’s Episcopal Church in Hays. A member of the vestry for several 
years, he also served as a popular lay reader (thanks to his radio-ready
 voice and clear diction).  His dearest wish was to ensure St. Michael’s
 carries on as a strong and vibrant parish for future generations in 
Hays. 

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

The family of James Raymond Brooks will 
be holding a memorial service at 6 PM on Tuesday, December 21st at St. 
Michael’s Church, 2900 Canal Blvd, Hays Kansas.  The service will be 
followed by an informal remembrance in the parish hall, with 
refreshments.  The family asks those attending the service in person to 
be vaccinated and wear masks.  If you would like to attend virtually, 
please contact St. Michael’s (stmichaelshays.org) to get on the list to 
receive a Zoom link. 

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to 
the James and Cheryl Brooks Legacy Fund of St. Michael’s Episcopal 
Church in Hays, Kansas:  2900 Canal Blvd., Hays, KS 67601.  

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James Raymond Brooks was a proud son of Hays who loved the city’s rich
 history. He was born to Raymond and Tina May Brooks on November 23, 
1939. He died September 23, 2020 in Leavenworth, KS due to pneumonia 
brought on by COVID-19. During the 1940s and early 50s Jim and 
his sister, Barbara, would often accompany their father and friends on 
fossil hunting trips in western Kansas. One of these was during the 
famous “fish within a fish” Sternberg expedition. Jim was an old-school techie, a lifelong 
ham radio enthusiast and early adopter of personal computers, delighted 
in later years by his FitBit and iPhone. He loved collecting and taking
 apart electronic devices just to see how they worked. He would build 
circuits and write machine code, assembly language, and Basic software 
programs just for fun. Much later he set up his own internet weather 
station, and his house was a Hays data point for Wunderground for many 
years. Radio was his greatest passion, and under
 call sign K0JJV (“This is Kay-Zero-Johnny-Johnny-Victor”) Jim tested 
the limits of ham radio. (While doing so, he sometimes caused lights to
 flicker throughout the neighborhood.) He twice earned Amateur Radio’s 
“county hunter” award, which required him to make radio contact with 
someone in every county of the United States. Jim made friends as far 
away as New Zealand and Hawaii over the airwaves. He listened in on 
space missions. He belonged to the American Radio Relay League, which 
meant that in the years prior to Doppler radar, Jim hopped into the car 
with his mobile radio and drove out into the worst Kansas storms looking
 for tornadoes so he could alert the town. In his later years he 
experimented with packet radio, seeking ways to create an over-the-air 
internet. Career wise, Jim attended Kansas State 
University for a couple of years and finished his degree at Fort Hays 
with a bachelor’s in Communications. His deep, rich voice and interest 
in radio won him a DJ spot at KAYS in his late teens, and he continued a
 radio/TV/advertising career there after graduating from Fort Hays. He 
proved to be a “jack of all trades” with many career pivots. Jim wrote 
and recorded radio ads, he filled in as backup weatherman on the local 
TV news, he sold office equipment, he repaired televisions, he tested 
and monitored water levels at the Hays Municipal Water Plant. At 
Village Inn, he quickly worked his way up from dishwasher to store 
manager. While a lead technician at Sykes Enterprises, Jim used his 
resonant radio voice and his technical savvy to soothe the most 
difficult phone customers, receiving praise from coworkers. Then he 
retired to become a full-time caretaker for his wife, Cheryl. Jim was a lifetime member of St. 
Michael’s Episcopal Church in Hays. A member of the vestry for several 
years, he also served as a popular lay reader (thanks to his radio-ready
 voice and clear diction). His dearest wish was to ensure St. Michael’s
 carries on as a strong and vibrant parish for future generations in 
Hays. Jim was preceded in death by his wife, 
Cheryl Brooks, and survived by Barbara DeBauge (sister), Amy (daughter),
 Brian (son), and granddaughters Olive and Lucy. The family of James Raymond Brooks will 
be holding a memorial service at 6 PM on Tuesday, December 21st at St. 
Michael’s Church, 2900 Canal Blvd, Hays Kansas. The service will be 
followed by an informal remembrance in the parish hall, with 
refreshments. The family asks those attending the service in person to 
be vaccinated and wear masks. If you would like to attend virtually, 
please contact St. Michael’s (stmichaelshays.org) to get on the list to 
receive a Zoom link. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to 
the James and Cheryl Brooks Legacy Fund of St. Michael’s Episcopal 
Church in Hays, Kansas: 2900 Canal Blvd., Hays, KS 67601.

James Raymond Brooks

Sunday, September 27th, 1936-Tuesday, December 14th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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 </figure>Sunday, September 27th, 1936-Tuesday, December 14th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Janice Williams (Teague)

Wayde R. Berry, age 94, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
December 29, 1926, in Franklin, Texas, the son of Wilson W. And Bessie 
L. Isbell Berry.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2013 moving 
from Tecumseh, Oklahoma, he was a bulk agent for Standard Oil and a 
truck driver.&nbsp; Wayde was a US Army Veteran of World War II and the 
Korean Conflict.

He was a member of the Assembly Of God Church in Scott City, Kansas, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.

Survivors include his Three Sons - Charles &amp; Sherrie Berry of 
Scott City, Kansas, Benny Berry &amp; Cheree Swaney of Dodge City, 
Kansas, Darrel &amp; Shelly Berry of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - 
Pam &amp; Terry McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Gerrel 
&amp; Deb Berry of Dacoma, Oklahoma, Fourteen Grandchildren, and Twenty 
Two Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Eight Brothers - Arthur 
Berry, Wilson E. Berry, Thomas Berry, Louis Berry, Samuel Berry, Wayne 
G. Berry, Dranon Roy Berry, Sherman Berry, Four Sisters - Estelle 
Thomas, Ollie Parks, Virginia King, and Emalee Twyford.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2021,
 at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don 
Williams presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be written to the Assembly Of God 
Church % Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

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

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Wayde R. Berry, age 94, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
December 29, 1926, in Franklin, Texas, the son of Wilson W. And Bessie 
L. Isbell Berry.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2013 moving 
from Tecumseh, Oklahoma, he was a bulk agent for Standard Oil and a 
truck driver.&nbsp; Wayde was a US Army Veteran of World War II and the 
Korean Conflict.He was a member of the Assembly Of God Church in Scott City, Kansas, and was a lifetime member of the VFW.Survivors include his Three Sons - Charles &amp; Sherrie Berry of 
Scott City, Kansas, Benny Berry &amp; Cheree Swaney of Dodge City, 
Kansas, Darrel &amp; Shelly Berry of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - 
Pam &amp; Terry McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Gerrel 
&amp; Deb Berry of Dacoma, Oklahoma, Fourteen Grandchildren, and Twenty 
Two Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Eight Brothers - Arthur 
Berry, Wilson E. Berry, Thomas Berry, Louis Berry, Samuel Berry, Wayne 
G. Berry, Dranon Roy Berry, Sherman Berry, Four Sisters - Estelle 
Thomas, Ollie Parks, Virginia King, and Emalee Twyford.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 20, 2021,
 at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Don 
Williams presiding.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be written to the Assembly Of God 
Church % Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Kansas.

Wayde R. Berry

Donald L Fisher, passed away December 17, 2021, at his home in Garden
 City, at the age of 92 years, 5 months, and sixteen days.&nbsp; He was born 
in Dodge City, KS, July 1, 1929, the oldest child of Roy H and Myrtle 
Pennington Fisher.

Don’s childhood and elementary days were spent growing up on a farm 
in the Mertilla Township of northwest Meade County.&nbsp; He attended and 
graduated from Meade High School in 1947 and was recognized as a local 
and state-winning mile medal winner and center of the 1946 undefeated 
football team. &nbsp; Being a cowboy was about all Don Fisher ever knew.&nbsp; He 
had an innate love of animals of all kinds. His early love was horses, 
then Registered Hereford hogs for a few short years, then cattle and a 
good cow-dog.&nbsp; As a teen, Don raised a filly named Dixie Lou, and she 
became the foundation of Fisher Quarter Horses, 7-, with her bloodlines 
still going in his broodmares until their dispersal some eight decades 
later.

He began his calf-roping rodeo days as a teenager in the early 1940's
 and was seen at rodeos across Western Kansas and Northern Oklahoma for 
many years.&nbsp; A special sweetheart was also seen accompanying him for the
 "ribbon roping" event.&nbsp; He and Warrenetta Marrs were married on June 4,
 1947, at the United Methodist Church in Meade, and celebrated their 
74th wedding anniversary in 2021.&nbsp; They raised their family of four sons
 in Meade, while Don was busy as a ranch hand, breeding and developing 
quality ranch horses, and working for several large cattle operations 
over the years in Western Kansas.

Don is survived by his wife, Warrenetta, Garden City, sons Steven and
 Karla, Manhattan, KS; Stan and Cristyal, Derby, KS; Randy and Rhonda, 
Garden City, KS; and Bryan and Melonie, Duncan, OK. &nbsp; Also surviving are
 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; sister Carole Burner, CA; 
brothers and sister-in-law Jack Berghaus, Meade; Alfred Marrs, Meade; 
Virgil Marrs, Hays; Betty and Clarence Leis, AR.&nbsp; He was predeceased by 
his parents, sister Velva Berghaus and brothers Jimmie and Henry (Gene) 
Fisher.

Don was mentored in the cowboy ways during his high school years by 
Western stockmen in the Meade area like Quimby Demmitt, A.W. Batman, and
 uncles Earl and Elmer Fisher and Roscoe Nash. &nbsp; A small roping arena 
built below the barn at the family home on the southwest corner of Meade
 made for easy practice, not only for Don but brother Jimmie Fisher and 
other Fisher cousins and friends.&nbsp; His four sons were also there to push
 calves, pull the chute string, and start learning their dad's cowboy 
ways.&nbsp; Eventually, calf roping would give way to the team roping craze, 
where Don was as comfortable and skilled on either end of the steer. 
These hours of practice prepared Don for the days when running 2,000 to 
4,000 head of cattle on wheat pasture and stalks would mean pasture 
roping every day to treat sick cattle.

As a self-taught livestock producer, Don seemed to have a natural 
instinct for knowing what animals needed.&nbsp; For several years, he spent 
most Tuesdays at the Meade Livestock Sale Barn, and if not buying 
cattle, spraying cattle, or processing cattle, he was there to help 
around the pens.&nbsp; In 1972, the lure of plentiful wheat pasture and flat 
plains that made for easy-to-build electric fence saw Don, Warrenetta, 
and Bryan move to Richfield, KS, where Don ran thousands of cattle for 
over 20 years. During this time, he also fulfilled a youthful dream of 
summering feeder cattle on ranches in northeast New Mexico.&nbsp; In the late
 1980s, they lived in rural Menlo and have resided in Garden City since 
1990.

As days grew shorter, the years passed faster, and the cattle market 
bottomed, Don traded in an electric fence for feedlot steel, and he 
practiced his honed skills of pulling sick cattle from pens and heading 
up the vet shack in several western Kansas feedlots.&nbsp; Feedlot managers 
and consulting veterinarians were known to brag about the reduction of 
sickness and death loss when Don was around their facility.

A partial retirement brought Don and Warrenetta back to settle in 
Garden City in 1990.&nbsp; He continued to work at the horse barn where he 
stood his well know gray stallions, rode pens at a nearby feedlot, or 
helped out on a family livestock and hay operation until a major health 
issue slowed him down.&nbsp; His last feedlot cowboy paycheck came at age 86.

During his teen years, Don was confirmed as a member of the Meade 
United Methodist Church, with continuing memberships in the Richfield 
and Garden City Methodist churches.&nbsp; He was a long-time 4-H leader in 
both Meade and Morton counties and served on the local County Extension 
Councils.&nbsp; Don was instrumental in the development of the Garden City 
chapter of Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, having served as President.&nbsp;
 He was an active supporter of the Journey to the Cross Rodeo Bible Camp
 in Garden City.&nbsp; He was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse
 Association and also a lifetime Gold Card member of both the United 
States Team Roping Association and the International Feedlot Cowboy 
Association, where he competed in the National Finals in Amarillo, 
Texas, and Garden City. Don was honored for his cowboy days of hard work
 and carrying on the western lifestyle as a participant in the 
Pro/Celebrity Team Roping Match held many years at the Beef Empire Days 
Rodeo and The Dodge City Round-up Rodeo. In 2005, Don was inducted into 
the Boot Hill Cowboy Hall of Fame as the “Working Cowboy” of Kansas.

A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Meade First United 
Methodist Church, Monday, December 27, 2021, at 11:00 am.&nbsp; Riders on 
horseback are invited to gather at the Meade City Park by noon, to 
assist in making the final ride to the cemetery for the internment.&nbsp; 
Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery, Meade.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 
26, 2021, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main Street, Garden 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 am Monday 
Meade First United Methodist Church in Meade, Kansas in the church 
sanctuary preceding the service.

Funeral services will be Livestreamed at www.priceandsons.com

Price and Sons Funeral Home, Garden City, is in charge of 
arrangements. Inquiries can be sent by Email: pricefh@wbsnet.org; online
 at https://priceandsons.com; or by calling 620-276-2364.&nbsp; Memorials can
 be made to JTTC Rodeo Bible Camp, PO Box 1926, Garden City, KS,&nbsp;67846, 
or left in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald L Fisher, passed away December 17, 2021, at his home in Garden
 City, at the age of 92 years, 5 months, and sixteen days.&nbsp; He was born 
in Dodge City, KS, July 1, 1929, the oldest child of Roy H and Myrtle 
Pennington Fisher.Don’s childhood and elementary days were spent growing up on a farm 
in the Mertilla Township of northwest Meade County.&nbsp; He attended and 
graduated from Meade High School in 1947 and was recognized as a local 
and state-winning mile medal winner and center of the 1946 undefeated 
football team. &nbsp; Being a cowboy was about all Don Fisher ever knew.&nbsp; He 
had an innate love of animals of all kinds. His early love was horses, 
then Registered Hereford hogs for a few short years, then cattle and a 
good cow-dog.&nbsp; As a teen, Don raised a filly named Dixie Lou, and she 
became the foundation of Fisher Quarter Horses, 7-, with her bloodlines 
still going in his broodmares until their dispersal some eight decades 
later.He began his calf-roping rodeo days as a teenager in the early 1940's
 and was seen at rodeos across Western Kansas and Northern Oklahoma for 
many years.&nbsp; A special sweetheart was also seen accompanying him for the
 "ribbon roping" event.&nbsp; He and Warrenetta Marrs were married on June 4,
 1947, at the United Methodist Church in Meade, and celebrated their 
74th wedding anniversary in 2021.&nbsp; They raised their family of four sons
 in Meade, while Don was busy as a ranch hand, breeding and developing 
quality ranch horses, and working for several large cattle operations 
over the years in Western Kansas.Don is survived by his wife, Warrenetta, Garden City, sons Steven and
 Karla, Manhattan, KS; Stan and Cristyal, Derby, KS; Randy and Rhonda, 
Garden City, KS; and Bryan and Melonie, Duncan, OK. &nbsp; Also surviving are
 13 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren; sister Carole Burner, CA; 
brothers and sister-in-law Jack Berghaus, Meade; Alfred Marrs, Meade; 
Virgil Marrs, Hays; Betty and Clarence Leis, AR.&nbsp; He was predeceased by 
his parents, sister Velva Berghaus and brothers Jimmie and Henry (Gene) 
Fisher.Don was mentored in the cowboy ways during his high school years by 
Western stockmen in the Meade area like Quimby Demmitt, A.W. Batman, and
 uncles Earl and Elmer Fisher and Roscoe Nash. &nbsp; A small roping arena 
built below the barn at the family home on the southwest corner of Meade
 made for easy practice, not only for Don but brother Jimmie Fisher and 
other Fisher cousins and friends.&nbsp; His four sons were also there to push
 calves, pull the chute string, and start learning their dad's cowboy 
ways.&nbsp; Eventually, calf roping would give way to the team roping craze, 
where Don was as comfortable and skilled on either end of the steer. 
These hours of practice prepared Don for the days when running 2,000 to 
4,000 head of cattle on wheat pasture and stalks would mean pasture 
roping every day to treat sick cattle.As a self-taught livestock producer, Don seemed to have a natural 
instinct for knowing what animals needed.&nbsp; For several years, he spent 
most Tuesdays at the Meade Livestock Sale Barn, and if not buying 
cattle, spraying cattle, or processing cattle, he was there to help 
around the pens.&nbsp; In 1972, the lure of plentiful wheat pasture and flat 
plains that made for easy-to-build electric fence saw Don, Warrenetta, 
and Bryan move to Richfield, KS, where Don ran thousands of cattle for 
over 20 years. During this time, he also fulfilled a youthful dream of 
summering feeder cattle on ranches in northeast New Mexico.&nbsp; In the late
 1980s, they lived in rural Menlo and have resided in Garden City since 
1990.As days grew shorter, the years passed faster, and the cattle market 
bottomed, Don traded in an electric fence for feedlot steel, and he 
practiced his honed skills of pulling sick cattle from pens and heading 
up the vet shack in several western Kansas feedlots.&nbsp; Feedlot managers 
and consulting veterinarians were known to brag about the reduction of 
sickness and death loss when Don was around their facility.A partial retirement brought Don and Warrenetta back to settle in 
Garden City in 1990.&nbsp; He continued to work at the horse barn where he 
stood his well know gray stallions, rode pens at a nearby feedlot, or 
helped out on a family livestock and hay operation until a major health 
issue slowed him down.&nbsp; His last feedlot cowboy paycheck came at age 86.During his teen years, Don was confirmed as a member of the Meade 
United Methodist Church, with continuing memberships in the Richfield 
and Garden City Methodist churches.&nbsp; He was a long-time 4-H leader in 
both Meade and Morton counties and served on the local County Extension 
Councils.&nbsp; Don was instrumental in the development of the Garden City 
chapter of Fellowship of Christian Cowboys, having served as President.&nbsp;
 He was an active supporter of the Journey to the Cross Rodeo Bible Camp
 in Garden City.&nbsp; He was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse
 Association and also a lifetime Gold Card member of both the United 
States Team Roping Association and the International Feedlot Cowboy 
Association, where he competed in the National Finals in Amarillo, 
Texas, and Garden City. Don was honored for his cowboy days of hard work
 and carrying on the western lifestyle as a participant in the 
Pro/Celebrity Team Roping Match held many years at the Beef Empire Days 
Rodeo and The Dodge City Round-up Rodeo. In 2005, Don was inducted into 
the Boot Hill Cowboy Hall of Fame as the “Working Cowboy” of Kansas.A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Meade First United 
Methodist Church, Monday, December 27, 2021, at 11:00 am.&nbsp; Riders on 
horseback are invited to gather at the Meade City Park by noon, to 
assist in making the final ride to the cemetery for the internment.&nbsp; 
Burial will be at the Graceland Cemetery, Meade.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday, December 
26, 2021, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main Street, Garden 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation with the family will begin at 10:00 am Monday 
Meade First United Methodist Church in Meade, Kansas in the church 
sanctuary preceding the service.Funeral services will be Livestreamed at www.priceandsons.comPrice and Sons Funeral Home, Garden City, is in charge of 
arrangements. Inquiries can be sent by Email: pricefh@wbsnet.org; online
 at https://priceandsons.com; or by calling 620-276-2364.&nbsp; Memorials can
 be made to JTTC Rodeo Bible Camp, PO Box 1926, Garden City, KS,&nbsp;67846, 
or left in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

Donald L Fisher

Harold Gene Lonsinger, 95, of Alton, KS passed away on Wednesday, 
December 15, 2021 in rural Alton, KS. &nbsp;He was born on November 5, 1926 
to Louis &amp; Bessie (Snodgrass) Lonsinger in Wamego, KS. &nbsp;Harold was 
one of 11 children. &nbsp;

Harold graduated from high school and graduated from KSU in 1956 with
 a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. &nbsp;Prior to college, he 
served in the U. S. Army during WWII and the Korean wars. &nbsp;

Harold worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Cary Salt, and also for 
Doscisil&nbsp;that makes sausage for Pizza Hut&nbsp;in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; In 1996, 
he started farming in the Alton, KS area.

Harold married Olympia Braez and to this union, no children were born. &nbsp;Olympia passed away in 2009.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Olympia and siblings: Don, Delbert &amp; Frances.

Harold is survived by sisters: Virginia Deitrich of Topeka, KS; Vera 
A. Lichtenban of Warrensburg, MO; Judith Tipton of Bynum, TX; brothers: 
Richard Lonsinger of Osborne, KS; Jack Lonsinger of Liberty, MO; 
Lawrence Lonsinger of Bakersfield,&nbsp;CA; Robert Lonsinger of Florence, OR.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Harold-Lonsinger">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold Gene Lonsinger, 95, of Alton, KS passed away on Wednesday, 
December 15, 2021 in rural Alton, KS. &nbsp;He was born on November 5, 1926 
to Louis &amp; Bessie (Snodgrass) Lonsinger in Wamego, KS. &nbsp;Harold was 
one of 11 children. &nbsp;Harold graduated from high school and graduated from KSU in 1956 with
 a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. &nbsp;Prior to college, he 
served in the U. S. Army during WWII and the Korean wars. &nbsp;Harold worked as a Mechanical Engineer for Cary Salt, and also for 
Doscisil&nbsp;that makes sausage for Pizza Hut&nbsp;in Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; In 1996, 
he started farming in the Alton, KS area.Harold married Olympia Braez and to this union, no children were born. &nbsp;Olympia passed away in 2009.Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Olympia and siblings: Don, Delbert &amp; Frances.Harold is survived by sisters: Virginia Deitrich of Topeka, KS; Vera 
A. Lichtenban of Warrensburg, MO; Judith Tipton of Bynum, TX; brothers: 
Richard Lonsinger of Osborne, KS; Jack Lonsinger of Liberty, MO; 
Lawrence Lonsinger of Bakersfield,&nbsp;CA; Robert Lonsinger of Florence, OR.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Harold-Lonsinger">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Harold Gene Lonsinger

Ron L. VanNess, 58, passed away December 17, 2021, at KU Medical 
Center, Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp; He was born November 1, 1963, in Abilene, Kan.
 to Danny and Betty (Machulda) VanNess.

Ron, a long-time resident of Hoisington, was a fabricator for KMW and
 was a member and current president of the Sons of American Legion, Post
 286.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially 
at his shop where his construction and welding skills were exhibited in 
building smokers and various other mechanic projects.&nbsp; However, his 
construction projects were second to none to his BBQ accomplishments, as
 he competed for many years.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shelli Dreiling; two sons 
Colby VanNess and wife Shaylan of Abilene, and Kyler Dreiling of 
Hoisington; one daughter, Kinley VanNess of Hoisington; one sister, 
Brenda VanNess of Ottawa; two brothers, Randy VanNess and wife Brooke of
 Basehor, and Christopher Stoneberger of Andover; two grandchildren, 
Cillian VanNess and Casidee VanNess.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a brother, Richard VanNess, and father-in-law, Gary Dreiling.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding.&nbsp; Interment will
 follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be 12:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, Hoisington.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the Ronald VanNess Expense 
Fund or Child's Education Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Ron L. VanNess, 58, passed away December 17, 2021, at KU Medical 
Center, Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp; He was born November 1, 1963, in Abilene, Kan.
 to Danny and Betty (Machulda) VanNess.Ron, a long-time resident of Hoisington, was a fabricator for KMW and
 was a member and current president of the Sons of American Legion, Post
 286.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially 
at his shop where his construction and welding skills were exhibited in 
building smokers and various other mechanic projects.&nbsp; However, his 
construction projects were second to none to his BBQ accomplishments, as
 he competed for many years.Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shelli Dreiling; two sons 
Colby VanNess and wife Shaylan of Abilene, and Kyler Dreiling of 
Hoisington; one daughter, Kinley VanNess of Hoisington; one sister, 
Brenda VanNess of Ottawa; two brothers, Randy VanNess and wife Brooke of
 Basehor, and Christopher Stoneberger of Andover; two grandchildren, 
Cillian VanNess and Casidee VanNess.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents, a brother, Richard VanNess, and father-in-law, Gary Dreiling.Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding.&nbsp; Interment will
 follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be 12:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, Hoisington.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Ronald VanNess Expense 
Fund or Child's Education Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Ron L. VanNess

George S. Koogle Sr., age 98 of Hays, KS died&nbsp;Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Downs Care and Rehab - Downs, Kansas.&nbsp;&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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 </figure>George S. Koogle Sr., age 98 of Hays, KS died&nbsp;Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Downs Care and Rehab - Downs, Kansas.&nbsp;&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.

George S. Koogle Sr.

Ronald Dean “Ron” Bird passed away on December 16, 2021, at the Rooks 
County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 73. He was born
 on December 25, 1947, in Russell, Kansas to Albert and Wanda (Potter) 
Bird. Ron was united in marriage to Connie Bell until they later 
divorced. They were blessed with a daughter, Rhonda. He later remarried 
Leona Rutherford and they had three sons together: Brian, Shane, and 
Travis.
 Ron spent his early years in Great Bend until moving to Plainville 
where he graduated from Plainville High School with the Class of 1965. 
He went right to work as a heavy equipment operator, working several 
years for the state, and later the oil field. He also owned his own 
dozer business for many years - “Ron’s Dozer Service; and he didn’t 
stop working until recently when his health declined. If Ron wasn’t 
working, he loved fishing, hunting, and camping. His favorite lakes were
 Glen Elder, Kirwin, and later Webster. He was proud of his kids and 
enjoyed watching them excel at sports and just spending time with them 
and his grandkids. Ron was a very competitive person; he refused to lose
 in a game of Rummy, be out-fished, out-bowled, or his kids to lose a 
sporting event. He had a soft heart with a harder exterior; and was 
always willing to lend a helping hand.
 He is survived by his wife, Leona Bird of the home in Plainville, 
KS; children, Rhonda (Mark) Weingrad of Great Bend, KS, Brian (Ashley) 
Bird of Richfield, NC, Shane (Lauren) Bird of Oberlin, KS, and Travis 
(Katelin) Bird of Plainville, KS; siblings, Mary Jane “Janie” Davault of
 St. John, KS and Clair Bird of Ponca City, OK; and eight grandchildren,
 Ashley, Autumn, Ryanne, Jayden, Kennedy, Lanie, Lexie, Taysom; and one 
great-grandchild, Mac.
 Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Wanda Bird; brother, Michael Bird; and brother-in-law, Dace Davault.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainvillle.
 Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or the 
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Ronald Dean “Ron” Bird passed away on December 16, 2021, at the Rooks 
County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas at the age of 73. He was born
 on December 25, 1947, in Russell, Kansas to Albert and Wanda (Potter) 
Bird. Ron was united in marriage to Connie Bell until they later 
divorced. They were blessed with a daughter, Rhonda. He later remarried 
Leona Rutherford and they had three sons together: Brian, Shane, and 
Travis.
 Ron spent his early years in Great Bend until moving to Plainville 
where he graduated from Plainville High School with the Class of 1965. 
He went right to work as a heavy equipment operator, working several 
years for the state, and later the oil field. He also owned his own 
dozer business for many years - “Ron’s Dozer Service; and he didn’t 
stop working until recently when his health declined. If Ron wasn’t 
working, he loved fishing, hunting, and camping. His favorite lakes were
 Glen Elder, Kirwin, and later Webster. He was proud of his kids and 
enjoyed watching them excel at sports and just spending time with them 
and his grandkids. Ron was a very competitive person; he refused to lose
 in a game of Rummy, be out-fished, out-bowled, or his kids to lose a 
sporting event. He had a soft heart with a harder exterior; and was 
always willing to lend a helping hand.
 He is survived by his wife, Leona Bird of the home in Plainville, 
KS; children, Rhonda (Mark) Weingrad of Great Bend, KS, Brian (Ashley) 
Bird of Richfield, NC, Shane (Lauren) Bird of Oberlin, KS, and Travis 
(Katelin) Bird of Plainville, KS; siblings, Mary Jane “Janie” Davault of
 St. John, KS and Clair Bird of Ponca City, OK; and eight grandchildren,
 Ashley, Autumn, Ryanne, Jayden, Kennedy, Lanie, Lexie, Taysom; and one 
great-grandchild, Mac.
 Ron is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Wanda Bird; brother, Michael Bird; and brother-in-law, Dace Davault.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainvillle.
 Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or the 
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Ronald Dean 'Ron' Bird

Derrick Scott Kelley, age 36, of 
Natoma, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in rural Ellis 
County the result of injuries suffered in the wildfires that erupted in 
Ellis County on Wednesday.

A Celebration of Life service will be 
11:30 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel
 and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A memorial visitation will be 
at 10:30 AM until service time.

Memorial contributions for Derrick may 
be sent made payable to Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601 
or online by using the online payment center on the funeral home 
website.

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

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 </figure>Derrick Scott Kelley, age 36, of 
Natoma, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021, in rural Ellis 
County the result of injuries suffered in the wildfires that erupted in 
Ellis County on Wednesday.A Celebration of Life service will be 
11:30 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel
 and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A memorial visitation will be 
at 10:30 AM until service time.Memorial contributions for Derrick may 
be sent made payable to Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601 
or online by using the online payment center on the funeral home 
website.Condolences may be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.comA complete obituary is pending.

Derrick Scott Kelley

Estela Montelongo Vidaña, 59, passed away December 17, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1962, in Miguel Auza, 
Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel and Domitila (Vidaña) Montelongo.

She married Saul Perales and was a Great Bend resident since 1998, working for Redbarn. &nbsp;

Survivors include, her mother Domitila Vidaña, a son Adrian Perales, 
two daughters Marlen Peregrino and Giselle Perales, all of Great Bend; 
five brothers; one sister and six grandchildren, Mia Herrera, Yaneli 
Peregrino, Nathali Peregrino, Jonathan Dominguez, Cesar Peregrino and 
Jayden Dominguez. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel 
Montelongo and a brother.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December
 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a family Rosary at 7:00 p.m. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 
21, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father
 Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery North.

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 </figure>Estela Montelongo Vidaña, 59, passed away December 17, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1962, in Miguel Auza, 
Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel and Domitila (Vidaña) Montelongo.She married Saul Perales and was a Great Bend resident since 1998, working for Redbarn. &nbsp;Survivors include, her mother Domitila Vidaña, a son Adrian Perales, 
two daughters Marlen Peregrino and Giselle Perales, all of Great Bend; 
five brothers; one sister and six grandchildren, Mia Herrera, Yaneli 
Peregrino, Nathali Peregrino, Jonathan Dominguez, Cesar Peregrino and 
Jayden Dominguez. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel 
Montelongo and a brother.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December
 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a family Rosary at 7:00 p.m. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 
21, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father
 Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery North.

Estela Montelongo Vidaña

Charles R. Settle Jr. passed away at the Sheridan County Health Complex 
LTC on December 14, 2021. Charles, the son of Charles and Blanche 
(Lewis) Settle was born May 17, 1943, in Parsons, Kansas. 

Charlie’s 
family moved to nearby Pittsburg, Kansas, where he attended the 
Pittsburg Elementary School. His family moved to Shawnee, Kansas where 
he attended and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. After 
high school he attended the University of Kansas where he earned his 
Bachelor of Science degree. 

During his freshman year, he met Beverly 
Donnigan. Charlie and Bev were married three years later, September 5, 
1964 at Christ the King Church in Kansas City, Kansas. He went 
immediately to the Master’s of Business Administration program, where he
 earned a Master’s degree and became a Certified Public Accountant. 
Charles also served in the Reserves for the United States Navy, serving 
six years. 

After graduation, Charlie and Bev moved to Overland Park, 
Kansas, where Charlie worked for Arthur Young &amp; Co. Charlie moved to
 work for Trans World Airlines, providing global audit services and 
managing an audit team. Charlie left TWA to work for Standard Milling 
Company in downtown Kansas City. Charlie later returned to Parsons, 
Kansas to work for PowerFlame and then for Labette Community College for
 more than 15 years, where he served as Dean of Administrative Services 
and Interim President of the College.
 While in Parsons, Charlie continued his education by attending 
Oklahoma State University and graduating with his Doctorate in 
Education. In 2001, Charles was named Parsons Chamber of Commerce 
Volunteer of the Year. He was a member of Kiwanis and in 2005-2006 he 
was named Rookie of the Year; in 2008-2009 was outstanding Kiwanian of 
the Year and served from 2010-2011 as President. Charles was an active 
member of Rotary and was elected President of Rotary. He also was a 
member of the Moose Lodge.
 Charles was a good athlete and enjoyed golfing, tennis, ballroom 
dancing, line dancing, snow and water skiing, and liked to sail. He 
enjoyed going on cruises with his wife. They enjoyed their many 
adventures together during their 57 years of marriage. Charles retired 
in July of 2002, and they moved to Florida where they resided until 
2020. In November of 2020, Charles and Beverly moved to Hoxie, Kansas to
 be near their daughter.
 Charles is survived by his wife Beverly of Hoxie; son, Jim Settle of
 Greensboro, North Carolina; daughter, Mary Hansen and son-in-law Chris 
of Hoxie, Kansas; and grandchildren, Tanner and Jenny Hansen.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Blanche Settle and a sister Janet Crosson Bayliss.
 There will be no visitation or service.

<figure>
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 </figure>Charles R. Settle Jr. passed away at the Sheridan County Health Complex 
LTC on December 14, 2021. Charles, the son of Charles and Blanche 
(Lewis) Settle was born May 17, 1943, in Parsons, Kansas. Charlie’s 
family moved to nearby Pittsburg, Kansas, where he attended the 
Pittsburg Elementary School. His family moved to Shawnee, Kansas where 
he attended and graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School. After 
high school he attended the University of Kansas where he earned his 
Bachelor of Science degree. During his freshman year, he met Beverly 
Donnigan. Charlie and Bev were married three years later, September 5, 
1964 at Christ the King Church in Kansas City, Kansas. He went 
immediately to the Master’s of Business Administration program, where he
 earned a Master’s degree and became a Certified Public Accountant. 
Charles also served in the Reserves for the United States Navy, serving 
six years. After graduation, Charlie and Bev moved to Overland Park, 
Kansas, where Charlie worked for Arthur Young &amp; Co. Charlie moved to
 work for Trans World Airlines, providing global audit services and 
managing an audit team. Charlie left TWA to work for Standard Milling 
Company in downtown Kansas City. Charlie later returned to Parsons, 
Kansas to work for PowerFlame and then for Labette Community College for
 more than 15 years, where he served as Dean of Administrative Services 
and Interim President of the College.
 While in Parsons, Charlie continued his education by attending 
Oklahoma State University and graduating with his Doctorate in 
Education. In 2001, Charles was named Parsons Chamber of Commerce 
Volunteer of the Year. He was a member of Kiwanis and in 2005-2006 he 
was named Rookie of the Year; in 2008-2009 was outstanding Kiwanian of 
the Year and served from 2010-2011 as President. Charles was an active 
member of Rotary and was elected President of Rotary. He also was a 
member of the Moose Lodge.
 Charles was a good athlete and enjoyed golfing, tennis, ballroom 
dancing, line dancing, snow and water skiing, and liked to sail. He 
enjoyed going on cruises with his wife. They enjoyed their many 
adventures together during their 57 years of marriage. Charles retired 
in July of 2002, and they moved to Florida where they resided until 
2020. In November of 2020, Charles and Beverly moved to Hoxie, Kansas to
 be near their daughter.
 Charles is survived by his wife Beverly of Hoxie; son, Jim Settle of
 Greensboro, North Carolina; daughter, Mary Hansen and son-in-law Chris 
of Hoxie, Kansas; and grandchildren, Tanner and Jenny Hansen.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles R. and Blanche Settle and a sister Janet Crosson Bayliss.
 There will be no visitation or service.

Charles R. Settle Jr.

Keith R. Wilborn, 73, passed away December 16, 2021, surrounded by 
his family.&nbsp; He was born February 4, 1948, in Hoisington, to Emerett and
 Vera (Harzman) Wilborn.&nbsp; Keith married Miriam Schremmer July 20, 1968, 
in Hoisington.&nbsp; They shared over 50 years of marriage before Miriam 
passed away on Nov. 4, 2018.

Survivors include children, Brian (Cindy) Wilborn of Hoisington, 
Krista (Ben) Brewer of Hoisington and Kari (Chad) Bloomer of Ottawa; 
nine grandchildren, Hannah (Colton) Lagerman of Atlanta, GA, Madison 
(Hunter) Hanzlick of Inman, Nolan Wilborn of Hoisington, Avery Brewer 
and Livvy Brewer of Hoisington, Chandler Bloomer, Chase Bloomer and 
Boston Bloomer of Ottawa; and one brother, Rick (Pam) Wilborn of 
McPherson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two nephews, 
and in-laws.

Keith attended a one-room schoolhouse in Verbeck District, Susank 
elementary school, Hoisington High School graduating with the class of 
1966.&nbsp; Keith went on to attend Fort Hays State from 1966 to 1968.&nbsp;

Keith enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves in March 1968.&nbsp; He 
became active-duty status July 1968 and attended boot camp at USN 
recruit depot in San Diego, CA from July to October 1968.&nbsp; First Duty 
station was at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA as a hospital 
corpsman from October 1968 to September 1969.&nbsp; His second service duty 
assignment was to Commander in Chief of the Pacific under the command of
 Admiral John S. McCain, Sr. and to the 3rd Marine Division, 
Fleet Marine Force Pacific Headquarters.&nbsp; This was started after 
completion of Field Medical School at Camp Pendleton, CA from September 
1969 until being honorably discharged from the United Stated Navy in 
July 1972.

He then attended Wichita State University and was a graduate in the first Physician Assistant class in January 1975.

Keith and Miriam then moved to Oberlin, KS where Keith worked as a 
Physician’s Assistant for Decatur County Hospital from 1975 until 1982.&nbsp;
 They then moved back home to Hoisington in June 1982.&nbsp; Keith began 
working for Mutual of New York Insurance and eventually worked for Clara
 Barton Clinic as Vice President of Clinic Operations until his 
retirement in 2013.

Keith’s civic and community interests included Lions Club, Jaycees, 
Hoisington Chamber volunteer, Clara Barton Hospital Board member, and 
Smokey Hills Public TV Board of Directors member.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, spending time in the country and his daily ag tours.&nbsp; Keith was
 also a big supporter of his grandchildren in both their academic and 
athletic accomplishments.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with 
family to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m., and Vigil and Rosary at 7 
p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial 
will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, at St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in 
St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials 
can be made to Kans for Kids, The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or 
St John Catholic Cemetery, c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
 Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Keith R. Wilborn, 73, passed away December 16, 2021, surrounded by 
his family.&nbsp; He was born February 4, 1948, in Hoisington, to Emerett and
 Vera (Harzman) Wilborn.&nbsp; Keith married Miriam Schremmer July 20, 1968, 
in Hoisington.&nbsp; They shared over 50 years of marriage before Miriam 
passed away on Nov. 4, 2018.Survivors include children, Brian (Cindy) Wilborn of Hoisington, 
Krista (Ben) Brewer of Hoisington and Kari (Chad) Bloomer of Ottawa; 
nine grandchildren, Hannah (Colton) Lagerman of Atlanta, GA, Madison 
(Hunter) Hanzlick of Inman, Nolan Wilborn of Hoisington, Avery Brewer 
and Livvy Brewer of Hoisington, Chandler Bloomer, Chase Bloomer and 
Boston Bloomer of Ottawa; and one brother, Rick (Pam) Wilborn of 
McPherson.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two nephews, 
and in-laws.Keith attended a one-room schoolhouse in Verbeck District, Susank 
elementary school, Hoisington High School graduating with the class of 
1966.&nbsp; Keith went on to attend Fort Hays State from 1966 to 1968.&nbsp;Keith enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves in March 1968.&nbsp; He 
became active-duty status July 1968 and attended boot camp at USN 
recruit depot in San Diego, CA from July to October 1968.&nbsp; First Duty 
station was at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA as a hospital 
corpsman from October 1968 to September 1969.&nbsp; His second service duty 
assignment was to Commander in Chief of the Pacific under the command of
 Admiral John S. McCain, Sr. and to the 3rd Marine Division, 
Fleet Marine Force Pacific Headquarters.&nbsp; This was started after 
completion of Field Medical School at Camp Pendleton, CA from September 
1969 until being honorably discharged from the United Stated Navy in 
July 1972.He then attended Wichita State University and was a graduate in the first Physician Assistant class in January 1975.Keith and Miriam then moved to Oberlin, KS where Keith worked as a 
Physician’s Assistant for Decatur County Hospital from 1975 until 1982.&nbsp;
 They then moved back home to Hoisington in June 1982.&nbsp; Keith began 
working for Mutual of New York Insurance and eventually worked for Clara
 Barton Clinic as Vice President of Clinic Operations until his 
retirement in 2013.Keith’s civic and community interests included Lions Club, Jaycees, 
Hoisington Chamber volunteer, Clara Barton Hospital Board member, and 
Smokey Hills Public TV Board of Directors member.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, spending time in the country and his daily ag tours.&nbsp; Keith was
 also a big supporter of his grandchildren in both their academic and 
athletic accomplishments.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with 
family to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m., and Vigil and Rosary at 7 
p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial 
will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, at St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in 
St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials 
can be made to Kans for Kids, The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or 
St John Catholic Cemetery, c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
 Hoisington, KS 67544.

Keith R. Wilborn

Coletta Brungardt, 88 years of age, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Wakeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;

Coletta was born March 30, 1933, on a farm south of Park, Kansas to Kasper and Elizabeth (Waldman) Ochs. She was one of six children; two preceded her in death.&nbsp;

Coletta married the late John Brungardt on May 5, 1953, and a son and two daughters were born of their union. The Brungardt’s farmed northwest of St. Peter all 49 years of their married life. They attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at St. Peter, where Coletta was an active member of the Christian Mothers, until it closed in 1999 when they transferred to Christ the King parish in Wakeeney. The Brungardt’s moved to Wakeeney in December 2001.

Coletta was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, spending time with her family, cooking and baking, working on the farm and especially caring for the baby calves. She was very artistic which was evident in the hand-painted cookies she made and the way she decorated her home.&nbsp;

Coletta leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Diann (Greg) Heroneme of Independence, Missouri, Loretta Pyle of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Donald (Lisa) Brungardt of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Cara Casey, Damian Aghedo, Jarod and Kenda Pyle and two step-grandchildren: Jake and Shawn Flick.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Wakeeney with Father Charlie Steier as celebrant, with visitation at the parish hall one hour before funeral services. A private burial will follow in the Catholic cemetery in Wakeeney.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Wakeeney or Hospice and Palliative Care of NW Kansas in Phillipsburg. Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th Street, Wakeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Coletta Brungardt, 88 years of age, passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Wakeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;Coletta was born March 30, 1933, on a farm south of Park, Kansas to Kasper and Elizabeth (Waldman) Ochs. She was one of six children; two preceded her in death.&nbsp;Coletta married the late John Brungardt on May 5, 1953, and a son and two daughters were born of their union. The Brungardt’s farmed northwest of St. Peter all 49 years of their married life. They attended St. Anthony’s Catholic Church at St. Peter, where Coletta was an active member of the Christian Mothers, until it closed in 1999 when they transferred to Christ the King parish in Wakeeney. The Brungardt’s moved to Wakeeney in December 2001.Coletta was a loving and caring person, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, spending time with her family, cooking and baking, working on the farm and especially caring for the baby calves. She was very artistic which was evident in the hand-painted cookies she made and the way she decorated her home.&nbsp;Coletta leaves to cherish her loving memory her children: Diann (Greg) Heroneme of Independence, Missouri, Loretta Pyle of Corpus Christi, Texas, and Donald (Lisa) Brungardt of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; four grandchildren: Cara Casey, Damian Aghedo, Jarod and Kenda Pyle and two step-grandchildren: Jake and Shawn Flick.A mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Wakeeney with Father Charlie Steier as celebrant, with visitation at the parish hall one hour before funeral services. A private burial will follow in the Catholic cemetery in Wakeeney.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Wakeeney or Hospice and Palliative Care of NW Kansas in Phillipsburg. Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th Street, Wakeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Coletta Brungardt

On Saturday, December 11th, 2021, William Robert Stutz Jr., more 
commonly known as Bill, Slider Bill, or Billy Bob, went to his eternal 
home in Heaven at the age of 65. He passed peacefully with his two 
daughters and son in law by his side.

Bill was born September 20th, 1956, in Ransom, KS, to Bob and Pat 
Stutz. He attended college at both Kansas State and Emporia State for 
agriculture. In 1978, he started working for Mull Drilling Company, 
where he stayed and joyfully worked for a total of 43 years. Bill met 
his wife, Lynne, in September of 1988 at a Christian singles retreat 
called Camp Como in Colorado. Both he and Lynne had been invited by 
friends. They were married May 4th, 1991. Bill and Lynne raised two 
daughters, Olivia and Brenna.

After 28 years of living in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, Bill and Lynne 
moved to Kingman, Kansas, in July of 2019. Bill enjoyed riding his 
motorcycles, playing foosball, playing cards and board games, racing, 
working in the oil field, and talking to others. Bill was best known for
 his kindness, sincerity, honesty, making a quick positive impression on
 strangers, being an intuitive problem solver, great driving skills, and
 most of all, his respect and love for God.

Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Pat, his father, Bob, and wife, Lynne.

He is survived by his older sister Cheryl (St. John, MO), younger 
sisters, Melody (Utica, KS) and Joy and her husband Steve Hembree (Great
 Bend, KS), younger brother Greg (Denton, TX), and oldest daughter, 
Olivia and her husband Edwyn Holguin (McPherson, KS), two grandsons EJ 
and Alejo, and his youngest daughter, Brenna (Pratt, KS).

Memorial Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Utica KS, Saturday December 18th, 2021, at 12pm Noon.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation towards the CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Association).&nbsp;

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commonly known as Bill, Slider Bill, or Billy Bob, went to his eternal 
home in Heaven at the age of 65. He passed peacefully with his two 
daughters and son in law by his side.Bill was born September 20th, 1956, in Ransom, KS, to Bob and Pat 
Stutz. He attended college at both Kansas State and Emporia State for 
agriculture. In 1978, he started working for Mull Drilling Company, 
where he stayed and joyfully worked for a total of 43 years. Bill met 
his wife, Lynne, in September of 1988 at a Christian singles retreat 
called Camp Como in Colorado. Both he and Lynne had been invited by 
friends. They were married May 4th, 1991. Bill and Lynne raised two 
daughters, Olivia and Brenna.After 28 years of living in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, Bill and Lynne 
moved to Kingman, Kansas, in July of 2019. Bill enjoyed riding his 
motorcycles, playing foosball, playing cards and board games, racing, 
working in the oil field, and talking to others. Bill was best known for
 his kindness, sincerity, honesty, making a quick positive impression on
 strangers, being an intuitive problem solver, great driving skills, and
 most of all, his respect and love for God.Bill is preceded in death by his mother, Pat, his father, Bob, and wife, Lynne.He is survived by his older sister Cheryl (St. John, MO), younger 
sisters, Melody (Utica, KS) and Joy and her husband Steve Hembree (Great
 Bend, KS), younger brother Greg (Denton, TX), and oldest daughter, 
Olivia and her husband Edwyn Holguin (McPherson, KS), two grandsons EJ 
and Alejo, and his youngest daughter, Brenna (Pratt, KS).Memorial Services will be held at the First Christian Church in Utica KS, Saturday December 18th, 2021, at 12pm Noon.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation towards the CMA (Christian Motorcyclists Association).&nbsp;

William Stutz

James Martin King, 67, passed away December 14, 2021, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

He was born December 1, 1954, in Iola, KS. the son of Frederick Martin
 and Joyce M. Cornell King.&nbsp; Moving from Garden City, he was a Jetmore 
resident for the past 17 years.

He was of the Catholic Faith and was a member of the Sons of the 
American Legion and was a Boy Scout leader in Garden City.&nbsp; Jim and 
Karen was the owner of the Hide Out Bar and Grill for 8 years where he 
really enjoyed visiting with people.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing pool, 
fishing and walking the dogs.&nbsp; He loved his grandchildren and dogs, 
especially Scooty.

On June 1, 2004, he married Karen S. Reeves in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: son, Theron James “TJ” King and partner 
Laura, Garden City; step son, Shawn (April) Spreier, Ness City; two step
 daughters, Sherry (Dan) Johnson, Larraine and Clesha Smith, Colorado 
Springs, CO.; two brothers, Mike (Ty) King and Tim King, both of 
Wichita; sister, Suzie (Ross) Hacker, Wichita; seven grandchildren; one 
great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Sons of the American Legion in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James Martin King, 67, passed away December 14, 2021, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.He was born December 1, 1954, in Iola, KS. the son of Frederick Martin
 and Joyce M. Cornell King.&nbsp; Moving from Garden City, he was a Jetmore 
resident for the past 17 years.He was of the Catholic Faith and was a member of the Sons of the 
American Legion and was a Boy Scout leader in Garden City.&nbsp; Jim and 
Karen was the owner of the Hide Out Bar and Grill for 8 years where he 
really enjoyed visiting with people.&nbsp; He also enjoyed playing pool, 
fishing and walking the dogs.&nbsp; He loved his grandchildren and dogs, 
especially Scooty.On June 1, 2004, he married Karen S. Reeves in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: son, Theron James “TJ” King and partner 
Laura, Garden City; step son, Shawn (April) Spreier, Ness City; two step
 daughters, Sherry (Dan) Johnson, Larraine and Clesha Smith, Colorado 
Springs, CO.; two brothers, Mike (Ty) King and Tim King, both of 
Wichita; sister, Suzie (Ross) Hacker, Wichita; seven grandchildren; one 
great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to the Sons of the American Legion in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

James Martin King

November 1, 1931
 -
 December 16, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Mary-Eleanor-Becker?obId=23411681#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 December 16, 2021An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Mary-Eleanor-Becker?obId=23411681#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Mary 'Eleanor' Becker

Goodland, KS resident and former Oakley, KS resident, Kenneth Graig Trimmer, 60, passed away at his home unexpectedly in Goodland on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Kenneth was born on August 27, 1961, in Casper, Wyoming, to Harley Dee and Shirley Ann (Kennedy) Trimmer.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He graduated from high school in 1979 in Thayer, Missouri.

Kenneth worked for many years as a glass glazer for Abrams Glass in Fayetteville, Arkansas. While living in Oakley, KS, he was a member of the Christian Church.

Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Brett Lee Trimmer and Branden Paul Trimmer.

He is survived by his sister Ivy Holmes of Goodland, KS, his brother Harley Trimmer of Sharon Springs, KS and two adopted children Ashley Trimmer and Blake Trimmer both of Casper, Wyoming.

There will be no services held at this time.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Kenneth Trimmer Memorial Fund and may be left at or sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Goodland, KS resident and former Oakley, KS resident, Kenneth Graig Trimmer, 60, passed away at his home unexpectedly in Goodland on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.Kenneth was born on August 27, 1961, in Casper, Wyoming, to Harley Dee and Shirley Ann (Kennedy) Trimmer.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He graduated from high school in 1979 in Thayer, Missouri.Kenneth worked for many years as a glass glazer for Abrams Glass in Fayetteville, Arkansas. While living in Oakley, KS, he was a member of the Christian Church.Preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers, Brett Lee Trimmer and Branden Paul Trimmer.He is survived by his sister Ivy Holmes of Goodland, KS, his brother Harley Trimmer of Sharon Springs, KS and two adopted children Ashley Trimmer and Blake Trimmer both of Casper, Wyoming.There will be no services held at this time.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Kenneth Trimmer Memorial Fund and may be left at or sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Kenneth Graig Trimmer

Nicholas “Nick” Leroy Goebel, 93, passed away December 15, 2021, at Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore.

He was born September 29, 1928, in Hodgeman County, the son of William
 Nicholas and Emma L. Sinclair Goebel. He attended Hodgeman County 
schools and graduated from high school in 1943.&nbsp; He loved basketball, 
both playing as a young man and also attending his children’s and 
grandchildren’s games in his adulthood.&nbsp; He was also an avid KU 
basketball fan.

&nbsp;A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/rancher for many years in 
northwest Hodgeman County.&nbsp; He and his wife Pat owned and operated the 
Longhorn Café in Jetmore for approximately 10 years.&nbsp; Nick then worked 
at Cheyenne Hills Golf Course many years, and hole 2 is dedicated to 
Nick Goebel, the “Golf Marshal.”

He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore and a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus .

On August 2, 1951, he married Wilma “Pat” Ann Irsik in Dodge City.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Kim (Sue) Goebel, Overland Park,
 Bill Goebel and Lynn (Cindy) Goebel, both of Jetmore; four daughters, 
Susan (Scot) McKibbin, Barb (Russ) Hunt, both of Jetmore, Jane (Jerry) 
Clark, Ness City, Mary Steckline, Overland Park; sixteen grandchildren 
and twenty-seven great grandchildren. Nick had a special love for all 
his grandchildren and great grandchildren. &nbsp;He and Pat kept a running 
list of their ever increasing number of great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Madonna I. McGaughey.

Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center or 
Cheyenne Hills Golf Course in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Nicholas “Nick” Leroy Goebel, 93, passed away December 15, 2021, at Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore.He was born September 29, 1928, in Hodgeman County, the son of William
 Nicholas and Emma L. Sinclair Goebel. He attended Hodgeman County 
schools and graduated from high school in 1943.&nbsp; He loved basketball, 
both playing as a young man and also attending his children’s and 
grandchildren’s games in his adulthood.&nbsp; He was also an avid KU 
basketball fan.&nbsp;A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/rancher for many years in 
northwest Hodgeman County.&nbsp; He and his wife Pat owned and operated the 
Longhorn Café in Jetmore for approximately 10 years.&nbsp; Nick then worked 
at Cheyenne Hills Golf Course many years, and hole 2 is dedicated to 
Nick Goebel, the “Golf Marshal.”He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore and a 4th degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus .On August 2, 1951, he married Wilma “Pat” Ann Irsik in Dodge City.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: three sons, Kim (Sue) Goebel, Overland Park,
 Bill Goebel and Lynn (Cindy) Goebel, both of Jetmore; four daughters, 
Susan (Scot) McKibbin, Barb (Russ) Hunt, both of Jetmore, Jane (Jerry) 
Clark, Ness City, Mary Steckline, Overland Park; sixteen grandchildren 
and twenty-seven great grandchildren. Nick had a special love for all 
his grandchildren and great grandchildren. &nbsp;He and Pat kept a running 
list of their ever increasing number of great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Madonna I. McGaughey.Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center or 
Cheyenne Hills Golf Course in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

Nicholas 'Nick' Leroy Goebel

Kathleen Amber Hedden, 85 of Colby, Kansas, died December 7, 2021, at 
Citizens Medical Center, Colby, surrounded by family. She was born 
November 27, 1936, to Glenn and Leona (Troudt) Wiley on the family farm 
near Mankato, Kansas. 
Kathleen graduated with the Class of 1954 from Mankato High School. She 
was married to Wayne S. Hedden on January 27, 1956, and over the first 
21 years of marriage moved with him as an Air Force wife to several 
military bases within the United States, and a 3-year tour in Spain. 
Kathleen enjoyed being a military wife, except when she had to live out 
of a large trunk, with 2 children under the age of 3 and one on the way,
 while waiting for belongings to arrive overseas, or lived in a 2-room 
kitchenette, with 5 kids, waiting for base housing. After Wayne’s 
retirement from the Air Force, in 1976, they moved to Colby, KS, where 
Kathleen worked at Lantern Park Manor, and some local motels, for 
several years until her retirement. Once moving to Colby, Kathleen had a
 permanent home, where she enjoyed her hobby of planting and growing 
flowers. She was able to plant and grow irises she received from her 
mother. During their retirement Wayne and Kathleen loved to travel and 
would often go visit their children and grandchildren. As Wayne’s health
 began to decline Kathleen took care of him, until his death in 2006, 
shortly after celebrating 50 years of marriage. 
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sister, Sharon Leigh, and brother, Duane Wiley. 
She is survived by her children, David Hedden of Salina, Kansas, Debra 
(Darrell) Brobst of Stockton, Kansas, Donald (Janet) Hedden of Abilene, 
Kansas, Daniel (Christel) Hedden of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Diana (JC)
 Carter, of Colby, Kansas; grandchildren, Nikki (Garret) Ludwig, Adam 
(Paige) Brobst, Whitney (Bobby) Gilbert, Emily Hedden, Shannon (Steven) 
Rath, Scott (Brittany) Hedden, Jacob Hedden, Jacqueline Hedden, Caleb 
(Jennifer) Carter, Cayla (Jeremy) Myers; and ten great grandchildren. 
Also surviving are her sisters-in-law, Eva Wiley of Cawker City, Kansas 
and Wanda (Bill) Seidel of Lawrence, Kansas; brother-in-law Wes Hedden 
of Phoenix, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. 
Cremation was chosen. There will be a Celebration of Life from 2-4:00 
p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby. 
Inurnment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas. 
Memorials may be made to Thomas County Historical Society, and Trinity 
Lutheran Church of Colby, KS and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701 Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kathleen Amber Hedden, 85 of Colby, Kansas, died December 7, 2021, at 
Citizens Medical Center, Colby, surrounded by family. She was born 
November 27, 1936, to Glenn and Leona (Troudt) Wiley on the family farm 
near Mankato, Kansas. 
Kathleen graduated with the Class of 1954 from Mankato High School. She 
was married to Wayne S. Hedden on January 27, 1956, and over the first 
21 years of marriage moved with him as an Air Force wife to several 
military bases within the United States, and a 3-year tour in Spain. 
Kathleen enjoyed being a military wife, except when she had to live out 
of a large trunk, with 2 children under the age of 3 and one on the way,
 while waiting for belongings to arrive overseas, or lived in a 2-room 
kitchenette, with 5 kids, waiting for base housing. After Wayne’s 
retirement from the Air Force, in 1976, they moved to Colby, KS, where 
Kathleen worked at Lantern Park Manor, and some local motels, for 
several years until her retirement. Once moving to Colby, Kathleen had a
 permanent home, where she enjoyed her hobby of planting and growing 
flowers. She was able to plant and grow irises she received from her 
mother. During their retirement Wayne and Kathleen loved to travel and 
would often go visit their children and grandchildren. As Wayne’s health
 began to decline Kathleen took care of him, until his death in 2006, 
shortly after celebrating 50 years of marriage. 
Kathleen was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; sister, Sharon Leigh, and brother, Duane Wiley. 
She is survived by her children, David Hedden of Salina, Kansas, Debra 
(Darrell) Brobst of Stockton, Kansas, Donald (Janet) Hedden of Abilene, 
Kansas, Daniel (Christel) Hedden of St. Joseph, Missouri, and Diana (JC)
 Carter, of Colby, Kansas; grandchildren, Nikki (Garret) Ludwig, Adam 
(Paige) Brobst, Whitney (Bobby) Gilbert, Emily Hedden, Shannon (Steven) 
Rath, Scott (Brittany) Hedden, Jacob Hedden, Jacqueline Hedden, Caleb 
(Jennifer) Carter, Cayla (Jeremy) Myers; and ten great grandchildren. 
Also surviving are her sisters-in-law, Eva Wiley of Cawker City, Kansas 
and Wanda (Bill) Seidel of Lawrence, Kansas; brother-in-law Wes Hedden 
of Phoenix, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. 
Cremation was chosen. There will be a Celebration of Life from 2-4:00 
p.m. Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby. 
Inurnment will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery, Mankato, Kansas. 
Memorials may be made to Thomas County Historical Society, and Trinity 
Lutheran Church of Colby, KS and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701 Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kathleen Amber Hedden

Thursday, July 30th, 1970-Friday, December 10th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jennifer-erickson/4800928/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, July 30th, 1970-Friday, December 10th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jennifer-erickson/4800928/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Jennifer Ann Erickson (Brockelman)

December 25, 1947
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 December 16, 2021

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

December 25, 1947
 -
 December 16, 2021 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Marilyn Ann Schartz, 89, passed away December 15, 2021, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on February 25, 1932, at Chula, 
Mo. to Harry “Mac” &amp; Grace (Tate) McDowell. She married Wade Robert 
Schartz on September 15, 1951, at Great Bend.&nbsp; This union was blessed 
with eight children.

Marilyn, a resident of Wichita since 1998 coming from Great Bend, was
 a former member of the Petroleum Club, Prince of Peace Parish and the 
Altar Society, and had worked for Goetz Realty.&nbsp; During her high school 
days, she was the drum majorette and at the University of Kansas, was a 
member of Alpha Delta Phi Sorority.&nbsp; Marilyn enjoyed golf, shopping at 
the D.A.V., playing BINGO, bowling and KU basketball.&nbsp; Above all, she 
was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, especially 
taking great pride in picking just the perfect Christmas presents for 
her loved ones.

Survivors include, four sons, Tony Schartz, Kyle Schartz and wife Liz
 all of Great Bend, Ty Schartz and wife Janice of Wichita and Lane 
Schartz and wife Cheryl of Springhill; three daughters, Cathy Steiner 
and husband Dan of Stillwell, Cheri Claphan of Wichita, and Diane 
Delaney and husband Dan of Great Bend; a brother, John McDowell of The 
Village, Fla.; twenty-three grandchildren, Ryan Steiner, Clint Steiner, 
Tara Terella, Brian Schartz, Erin Schartz, Brad Schartz, Chelsea Wall, 
Kerri Coleman, Trisha Snyder, Brent Claphan, Darren Claphan, Lindsay 
Schartz, Clay Delaney, Tonya Martinez, Trey Schartz, Jeff Ruble, Tim 
Ruble, Sam Schartz, Alex Schartz, Eric Schartz, Taylor Schartz, Troy 
Schartz, and Trent Schartz; thirty-nine great grandchildren; and one 
great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, 
Debbie Schartz; a daughter in law, Patti Schartz; a brother, Carson 
McDowell; a sister in law, Donna McDowell; and a great granddaughter, 
Kylie.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 19, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with memory sharing at 5:30 p.m. Funeral 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bryant
 Funeral Home with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to BCC 
Foundation to benefit Tony &amp; Edna Schartz Scholarship Fund or 
D.A.V., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marilyn Ann Schartz, 89, passed away December 15, 2021, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on February 25, 1932, at Chula, 
Mo. to Harry “Mac” &amp; Grace (Tate) McDowell. She married Wade Robert 
Schartz on September 15, 1951, at Great Bend.&nbsp; This union was blessed 
with eight children.Marilyn, a resident of Wichita since 1998 coming from Great Bend, was
 a former member of the Petroleum Club, Prince of Peace Parish and the 
Altar Society, and had worked for Goetz Realty.&nbsp; During her high school 
days, she was the drum majorette and at the University of Kansas, was a 
member of Alpha Delta Phi Sorority.&nbsp; Marilyn enjoyed golf, shopping at 
the D.A.V., playing BINGO, bowling and KU basketball.&nbsp; Above all, she 
was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, especially 
taking great pride in picking just the perfect Christmas presents for 
her loved ones.Survivors include, four sons, Tony Schartz, Kyle Schartz and wife Liz
 all of Great Bend, Ty Schartz and wife Janice of Wichita and Lane 
Schartz and wife Cheryl of Springhill; three daughters, Cathy Steiner 
and husband Dan of Stillwell, Cheri Claphan of Wichita, and Diane 
Delaney and husband Dan of Great Bend; a brother, John McDowell of The 
Village, Fla.; twenty-three grandchildren, Ryan Steiner, Clint Steiner, 
Tara Terella, Brian Schartz, Erin Schartz, Brad Schartz, Chelsea Wall, 
Kerri Coleman, Trisha Snyder, Brent Claphan, Darren Claphan, Lindsay 
Schartz, Clay Delaney, Tonya Martinez, Trey Schartz, Jeff Ruble, Tim 
Ruble, Sam Schartz, Alex Schartz, Eric Schartz, Taylor Schartz, Troy 
Schartz, and Trent Schartz; thirty-nine great grandchildren; and one 
great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, 
Debbie Schartz; a daughter in law, Patti Schartz; a brother, Carson 
McDowell; a sister in law, Donna McDowell; and a great granddaughter, 
Kylie.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 19, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with memory sharing at 5:30 p.m. Funeral 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bryant
 Funeral Home with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to BCC 
Foundation to benefit Tony &amp; Edna Schartz Scholarship Fund or 
D.A.V., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marilyn Ann Schartz

Bert LeRoy Turner, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS in the care of Hospice.
 He was born in Smith Center, KS on June 2, 1941 to Francis “Frank” 
Henry Turner and Thelma L. Sheets. Bert attended grade school through 
7th grade when he developed Rheumatic Fever. Bert was born with a 
mental disability.
 Bert lived many places from February 1960. He entered into DSNWK’s 
services in April 1992 in Hays, KS. In 1986, he moved to Atwood, KS to 
enter at the Prairie Developmental Center in their work adjustment 
program. He moved back to Hays in January 1996 and lived in a group 
home in Victoria, KS. He attended adult education and life management 
programs at both the Reed Center in Hays, a service by DSNWK.
 He never met a stranger. He enjoyed his DVD player, vinyl records, 
tv game shows, and his cd’s especially Elvis Presley. He spent holiday 
weekends either with his brother, Gary, in Dodge City or his sister, 
Betty, at Lake Wabunsee near Eskridge, KS.
 Bert was preceded in death by his parents, two nieces, step-father 
Eugene “Olie” Crawford and all his beloved gradparents, aunts and 
uncles.
 He is survived by his brother and guardian Gary (Mary Racette) of 
Dodge City, KS, sister Betty Bretz (Don) of Wamego, KS, half sister 
Patricia (John) Hubl of Nebraska City, NE and many nieces and nephews.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Bert-LeRoy-Turner?obId=23405037#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Bert LeRoy Turner, age 80, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2021 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS in the care of Hospice.
 He was born in Smith Center, KS on June 2, 1941 to Francis “Frank” 
Henry Turner and Thelma L. Sheets. Bert attended grade school through 
7th grade when he developed Rheumatic Fever. Bert was born with a 
mental disability.
 Bert lived many places from February 1960. He entered into DSNWK’s 
services in April 1992 in Hays, KS. In 1986, he moved to Atwood, KS to 
enter at the Prairie Developmental Center in their work adjustment 
program. He moved back to Hays in January 1996 and lived in a group 
home in Victoria, KS. He attended adult education and life management 
programs at both the Reed Center in Hays, a service by DSNWK.
 He never met a stranger. He enjoyed his DVD player, vinyl records, 
tv game shows, and his cd’s especially Elvis Presley. He spent holiday 
weekends either with his brother, Gary, in Dodge City or his sister, 
Betty, at Lake Wabunsee near Eskridge, KS.
 Bert was preceded in death by his parents, two nieces, step-father 
Eugene “Olie” Crawford and all his beloved gradparents, aunts and 
uncles.
 He is survived by his brother and guardian Gary (Mary Racette) of 
Dodge City, KS, sister Betty Bretz (Don) of Wamego, KS, half sister 
Patricia (John) Hubl of Nebraska City, NE and many nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Bert-LeRoy-Turner?obId=23405037#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Bert LeRoy Turner

Sandra Diane Vap, 65, of Atwood, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 
the Good Samaritan Society, in Atwood.  She was born on April 22, 1956, 
at the Rawlins County Hospital, in Atwood, to Daniel S. and Blanche O. 
(Quiroz) Vap. 

Sandy grew up on the family farm with three brothers and a
 sister. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1974. Sandy attended 
Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University after graduation.
 Sandy was married to John Roche and to this union were born two sons, 
Cullen Daniel and Aaron Michael. 
Sandy had a lifelong love of animals and horticulture. She loved 
gardening and took many animals into her home. She had a very strong 
Christian faith and spoke with God daily. Sandy loved sharing her love 
of Jesus with others. 
Sandy was preceded in death by her father Daniel Stanley Vap. 
She is survived by her sons, Cullen and Aaron; her mother Blanche; 
sister Rena Staats; brothers, Allan (Dianne), Gary and Jeff (Linda); 
nieces and nephews, Chanelle Staats (Sean), Danielle McNeal, Taylor 
(Audrey) Vap, Dylan (Amanda)Vap, Anna Lea Vap, Derik (Lindsay) Vap, 
Tyson (Shelby) Vap, Dustin (Macy) Vap and Daniel Vap; many great nieces 
and nephews and a host of friends. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 
17, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. 
Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, 
with burial in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Rural Rawlins County, 
KS. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and
 sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra Diane Vap, 65, of Atwood, died Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 
the Good Samaritan Society, in Atwood. She was born on April 22, 1956, 
at the Rawlins County Hospital, in Atwood, to Daniel S. and Blanche O. 
(Quiroz) Vap. Sandy grew up on the family farm with three brothers and a
 sister. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1974. Sandy attended 
Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University after graduation.
 Sandy was married to John Roche and to this union were born two sons, 
Cullen Daniel and Aaron Michael. 
Sandy had a lifelong love of animals and horticulture. She loved 
gardening and took many animals into her home. She had a very strong 
Christian faith and spoke with God daily. Sandy loved sharing her love 
of Jesus with others. 
Sandy was preceded in death by her father Daniel Stanley Vap. 
She is survived by her sons, Cullen and Aaron; her mother Blanche; 
sister Rena Staats; brothers, Allan (Dianne), Gary and Jeff (Linda); 
nieces and nephews, Chanelle Staats (Sean), Danielle McNeal, Taylor 
(Audrey) Vap, Dylan (Amanda)Vap, Anna Lea Vap, Derik (Lindsay) Vap, 
Tyson (Shelby) Vap, Dustin (Macy) Vap and Daniel Vap; many great nieces 
and nephews and a host of friends. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 
17, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. 
Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, 
with burial in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery, Rural Rawlins County, 
KS. Memorials may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and
 sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sandra Diane Vap

Emma “Granny Arlene” (Richardson) Wetzler, Stockton, KS, passed 
away on December 15, 2021, at the Rooks County Health Center in 
Plainville, KS, at the age of 95. She was born on June 21, 1926, to Mack
 and Emma (Baird) Richardson in Luray, KS. She married Gerald Richard 
Wetzler on May 23, 1947, in Salina, KS. They were blessed with one 
daughter, Stephanie.
 Arlene grew up in Luray and graduated from Luray High School with 
the Class of 1944. She was a homemaker in her early years, and later 
worked at the Lucas Nursing Home and Golden Living Center providing 
housekeeping and laundry service for 25 years. She also cleaned the 
church in Luray and taught Sunday school for many years. Arlene was very
 active in her church and community. She was a member of Luray United 
Methodist Church and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed getting together with
 her friends at the Community Center every Thursday to color and then on
 to 183 Lanes for supper – even at 93! Most of all she loved spending 
time with her grandkids and even involved them in selling poppy flowers 
for the V.F.W. and always had an endless supply of junk food. 
 No matter the situation or the circumstances, Granny Arlene was 
always ready to lift us up and encourage us through the good times, as 
well as the bad. Her loving touch, comforting smile, and timeless wisdom
 will forever ring in our hearts as she reminds us, “This, too, shall 
pass.” Her legacy of strong faith helps us as she enters into eternal 
glory, where the old things have passed and all things will be made new.
 Arlene is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Pfeifer (Steve) of 
Stockton; four grandchildren, Andy Williams (Becca), Colton Pfeifer 
(Rachelle), Miranda Brin (Jason), and Heather Shamburg (Preston); and 
nine great-grandchildren, Cameron, Teagann, Paisley, Abby, Hadleigh, Jo 
Jo, Jase, Tanner, and Sawyer.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Emma Richardson; 
husband, Gerald Wetzler; and brothers, Mack, Jr., Johnny, Nolan, and 
Maurice.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 
10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Luray. Visitation will be 
held on Monday, 3 PM until 8 PM, with the family receiving friends 5:30 
PM to 6:30 PM, at the funeral home in Stockton; and 9:30 AM until 
service time on Tuesday at the church.
 Memorials are suggested to Luray UMC and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Emma “Granny Arlene” (Richardson) Wetzler, Stockton, KS, passed 
away on December 15, 2021, at the Rooks County Health Center in 
Plainville, KS, at the age of 95. She was born on June 21, 1926, to Mack
 and Emma (Baird) Richardson in Luray, KS. She married Gerald Richard 
Wetzler on May 23, 1947, in Salina, KS. They were blessed with one 
daughter, Stephanie.
 Arlene grew up in Luray and graduated from Luray High School with 
the Class of 1944. She was a homemaker in her early years, and later 
worked at the Lucas Nursing Home and Golden Living Center providing 
housekeeping and laundry service for 25 years. She also cleaned the 
church in Luray and taught Sunday school for many years. Arlene was very
 active in her church and community. She was a member of Luray United 
Methodist Church and V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed getting together with
 her friends at the Community Center every Thursday to color and then on
 to 183 Lanes for supper – even at 93! Most of all she loved spending 
time with her grandkids and even involved them in selling poppy flowers 
for the V.F.W. and always had an endless supply of junk food. 
 No matter the situation or the circumstances, Granny Arlene was 
always ready to lift us up and encourage us through the good times, as 
well as the bad. Her loving touch, comforting smile, and timeless wisdom
 will forever ring in our hearts as she reminds us, “This, too, shall 
pass.” Her legacy of strong faith helps us as she enters into eternal 
glory, where the old things have passed and all things will be made new.
 Arlene is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Pfeifer (Steve) of 
Stockton; four grandchildren, Andy Williams (Becca), Colton Pfeifer 
(Rachelle), Miranda Brin (Jason), and Heather Shamburg (Preston); and 
nine great-grandchildren, Cameron, Teagann, Paisley, Abby, Hadleigh, Jo 
Jo, Jase, Tanner, and Sawyer.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Mack and Emma Richardson; 
husband, Gerald Wetzler; and brothers, Mack, Jr., Johnny, Nolan, and 
Maurice.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 
10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Luray. Visitation will be 
held on Monday, 3 PM until 8 PM, with the family receiving friends 5:30 
PM to 6:30 PM, at the funeral home in Stockton; and 9:30 AM until 
service time on Tuesday at the church.
 Memorials are suggested to Luray UMC and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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