Connie Jean Keith, 61, of Hill City, Kansas gained her angel wings on 
October 18, 2021. Connie died at the Redbud Village Nursing Home in 
Plainville, Kansas, after a progressive battle with ALS.
 She was born July 31, 1960, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to the late Ronald 
and Barbara Jean (Collins) Keith. She was the oldest of the three 
children. Connie grew up with her younger brothers Ronnie and Kevin on 
the family farm in Graham County. She graduated from Morland High School
 in 1978 and attended Colby Community College for two years.
 November 9, 1987, her life changed forever when she welcomed her 
healthy son, Steven. He immediately became her whole world. Twenty-nine
 years later, July 1, 2016, Connie’s first granddaughter was born. In 
Connie’s eyes no baby could hold a candle to Emma. She loved her more 
than anything.
 For many years Connie worked in the food service industry, mainly as
 a waitress at the Western Hills Café, The Shack and Sub Station, in 
addition to the local grocery store. She later took a job at Dawson 
Place until her health no longer permitted it. 
 Connie truly lived life to the fullest, through simple pleasures. 
She enjoyed chatting with friends and family. She also loved to bake, 
especially chocolate chip cookies that were an all-time favorite of the 
grandkids.
 Preceding her in death were her parents; an uncle Max Keith and an 
aunt Darlene Ficken. Left to mourn her passing are her son Steve 
(Christie) Kreutzer of Hill City; two brothers: Kevin (Cindy) Keith of 
Morland and Ronald “Butch” Keith of Oberlin; her granddaughter, Emma 
Kreutzer of Hill City; two step-grandsons Joe Fry of WaKeeney and Noah 
Fry of Hill City; one niece, Julia Keith of Oakley and numerous aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends.
 At the request of Connie, memorials are suggested to her 
granddaughter Emma for her Educational Fund and can be sent in care of 
Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Connie-Jean-Keith?obId=22701311#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Connie Jean Keith, 61, of Hill City, Kansas gained her angel wings on 
October 18, 2021. Connie died at the Redbud Village Nursing Home in 
Plainville, Kansas, after a progressive battle with ALS.
 She was born July 31, 1960, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to the late Ronald 
and Barbara Jean (Collins) Keith. She was the oldest of the three 
children. Connie grew up with her younger brothers Ronnie and Kevin on 
the family farm in Graham County. She graduated from Morland High School
 in 1978 and attended Colby Community College for two years.
 November 9, 1987, her life changed forever when she welcomed her 
healthy son, Steven. He immediately became her whole world. Twenty-nine
 years later, July 1, 2016, Connie’s first granddaughter was born. In 
Connie’s eyes no baby could hold a candle to Emma. She loved her more 
than anything.
 For many years Connie worked in the food service industry, mainly as
 a waitress at the Western Hills Café, The Shack and Sub Station, in 
addition to the local grocery store. She later took a job at Dawson 
Place until her health no longer permitted it. 
 Connie truly lived life to the fullest, through simple pleasures. 
She enjoyed chatting with friends and family. She also loved to bake, 
especially chocolate chip cookies that were an all-time favorite of the 
grandkids.
 Preceding her in death were her parents; an uncle Max Keith and an 
aunt Darlene Ficken. Left to mourn her passing are her son Steve 
(Christie) Kreutzer of Hill City; two brothers: Kevin (Cindy) Keith of 
Morland and Ronald “Butch” Keith of Oberlin; her granddaughter, Emma 
Kreutzer of Hill City; two step-grandsons Joe Fry of WaKeeney and Noah 
Fry of Hill City; one niece, Julia Keith of Oakley and numerous aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends.
 At the request of Connie, memorials are suggested to her 
granddaughter Emma for her Educational Fund and can be sent in care of 
Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Connie-Jean-Keith?obId=22701311#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Connie Jean Keith

Edgar H. Bienhoff, 92 years old, Brookdale at Shawnee, KS, died and
 went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2021. He was born 
February 7, 1929, at rural Kensington Kansas to Albert and Emma (Norden) 
Bienhoff. He was baptized on February 10, 1929, and confirmed on August 
16, 1942, at Saint John Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas. He 
graduated from Kensington High School in May of 1946. He graduated from 
Kansas State University with dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and 
Aeronautical Engineering in May of 1951. After college, he was 
commissioned into the United States Air Force as a second lieutenant and
 started active duty on May 26, 1951. Most of his military service was 
spent in England. After his honorable discharge in October of 1953 he 
began his career as an engineer.
 Edgar worked most of his professional career for Farmland Industries
 in their Refinery and Natural Gas Plants at Phillipsburg, KS, 
Coffeyville, KS, Scottsbluff, NE, Midland, TX, and Tulsa, OK. In 1991, 
Edgar retired from Farmland Industries and began working as a consultant
 engineer until 1997.
 Edgar was united in marriage to Norma Jean Brueggemann on December 
17, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, Kansas. To this union was born
 three children: Katherine, Marcia, and Stephen. Edgar and Norma were 
married for more than 68 years, being separated when Norma died on April
 16, 2019.
 Edgar was involved with his church, family, work and community. 
After retirement, Edgar and Norma transferred to Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS on September 7, 1997. He served the 
Lutheran church as a Sunday School teacher, council member/Elder, and 
Usher. He was a teacher for Kansas Hunter Safety and achieved the level 
of Master Instructor. He loved traveling, camping, fishing, boating, 
woodworking, hunting, taxidermy, custom gun building, and driving truck 
for harvest. He often enjoyed doing these things with his wife, 
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Attending church and 
family meals together was the highlight of his day. 
 Edgar is preceded in death by his parents (Albert and Emma), his 
brother (Gerald) and sister-in-law (Ruth), Wife (Norma Jean), and two 
nieces (Mary and Sara). He is survived by his children: Katherine (John)
 Douglass of Overland Park, KS, Marcia (Tom) Bose of Cedar, KS and 
Stephen (Mercedes) Bienhoff of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Eleven 
grandchildren (spouses), 18 great-grandchildren, five nephews (spouses) 
and a niece (spouse) also survive. One sister-in-law, Nola (Bob) Brown 
of Wichita, KS also survives.
 In lieu of flowers, a memorial is designated for Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS and Saint John Lutheran Church in 
Kensington, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Edgar-H--Bienhoff?obId=22759799#/celebrationWall">Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Edgar H. Bienhoff, 92 years old, Brookdale at Shawnee, KS, died and
 went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2021. He was born 
February 7, 1929, at rural Kensington Kansas to Albert and Emma (Norden) 
Bienhoff. He was baptized on February 10, 1929, and confirmed on August 
16, 1942, at Saint John Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas. He 
graduated from Kensington High School in May of 1946. He graduated from 
Kansas State University with dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and 
Aeronautical Engineering in May of 1951. After college, he was 
commissioned into the United States Air Force as a second lieutenant and
 started active duty on May 26, 1951. Most of his military service was 
spent in England. After his honorable discharge in October of 1953 he 
began his career as an engineer.
 Edgar worked most of his professional career for Farmland Industries
 in their Refinery and Natural Gas Plants at Phillipsburg, KS, 
Coffeyville, KS, Scottsbluff, NE, Midland, TX, and Tulsa, OK. In 1991, 
Edgar retired from Farmland Industries and began working as a consultant
 engineer until 1997.
 Edgar was united in marriage to Norma Jean Brueggemann on December 
17, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, Kansas. To this union was born
 three children: Katherine, Marcia, and Stephen. Edgar and Norma were 
married for more than 68 years, being separated when Norma died on April
 16, 2019.
 Edgar was involved with his church, family, work and community. 
After retirement, Edgar and Norma transferred to Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS on September 7, 1997. He served the 
Lutheran church as a Sunday School teacher, council member/Elder, and 
Usher. He was a teacher for Kansas Hunter Safety and achieved the level 
of Master Instructor. He loved traveling, camping, fishing, boating, 
woodworking, hunting, taxidermy, custom gun building, and driving truck 
for harvest. He often enjoyed doing these things with his wife, 
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Attending church and 
family meals together was the highlight of his day. 
 Edgar is preceded in death by his parents (Albert and Emma), his 
brother (Gerald) and sister-in-law (Ruth), Wife (Norma Jean), and two 
nieces (Mary and Sara). He is survived by his children: Katherine (John)
 Douglass of Overland Park, KS, Marcia (Tom) Bose of Cedar, KS and 
Stephen (Mercedes) Bienhoff of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Eleven 
grandchildren (spouses), 18 great-grandchildren, five nephews (spouses) 
and a niece (spouse) also survive. One sister-in-law, Nola (Bob) Brown 
of Wichita, KS also survives.
 In lieu of flowers, a memorial is designated for Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS and Saint John Lutheran Church in 
Kensington, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Edgar-H--Bienhoff?obId=22759799#/celebrationWall">Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Edgar H. Bienhoff

Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982, in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; Brian graduated from Smith 
Center High School, class of 2000. On June 17, 2005, Brian married 
Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, KS. To this union, they were blessed with
 four children: Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery.&nbsp; Brian worked as the 
Information Technology Director for Landmark Implement, where he had 
worked since 2007. Brian had many hobbies throughout his life. 
He enjoyed pheasant hunting, golfing, fishing, moonlighting as an event 
DJ, and being the quintessential conversationalist. Brian loved singing,
 playing, and listening to music (albeit sometimes only the first 30 
seconds of each song). Brian lived life to the fullest and had an 
infectious personality; he put a smile on your face each and every time 
you would see him.&nbsp; He had a knack for making everyone laugh and he 
never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his friends and 
family and enjoyed teaching his kids how to shoot firearms. &nbsp;He was a 
certified pilot and had a budding passion for piloting small aircraft. 
Brian also had a fondness for cooking with a special affinity for all 
things barbeque. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Sharon Kingsbury and Beverly Martin. 
 Brian is survived by his wife Lynnae Martin of Smith Center; four 
children, Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery Martin all of Smith Center; 
parents, Rick (Tishia) Martin of Derby, Merry (Glen) VanderGiesen of 
Gaylord; grandfather Eldon “Stub” Martin of Smith Center; siblings, Eric
 (Becca) Martin of Overland Park, Brenda (Jason) McCartney of Smith 
Center, Alex (Tasha) Martin of Olathe; sister-in-law Sonya (Jesse) 
Buchholz of Lincoln, NE; brother-in-law Tracy Hudson of Chamberlain, SD;
 step-sister Tessa (Dustin) Wilkes of Derby; step-brother Brodie Beckman
 of Wichita; eleven nieces and nephews, Mickalee, Abby, Allyiah, Dalton,
 Georgiah, Reis, Lynkin, DaMarcus, Audrey, Marianna, and Jesse, 
countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of Brian's 
life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 
26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends 
from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take 
place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
 Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's education 
and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982, in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; Brian graduated from Smith 
Center High School, class of 2000. On June 17, 2005, Brian married 
Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, KS. To this union, they were blessed with
 four children: Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery.&nbsp; Brian worked as the 
Information Technology Director for Landmark Implement, where he had 
worked since 2007. Brian had many hobbies throughout his life. 
He enjoyed pheasant hunting, golfing, fishing, moonlighting as an event 
DJ, and being the quintessential conversationalist. Brian loved singing,
 playing, and listening to music (albeit sometimes only the first 30 
seconds of each song). Brian lived life to the fullest and had an 
infectious personality; he put a smile on your face each and every time 
you would see him.&nbsp; He had a knack for making everyone laugh and he 
never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his friends and 
family and enjoyed teaching his kids how to shoot firearms. &nbsp;He was a 
certified pilot and had a budding passion for piloting small aircraft. 
Brian also had a fondness for cooking with a special affinity for all 
things barbeque. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Sharon Kingsbury and Beverly Martin. 
 Brian is survived by his wife Lynnae Martin of Smith Center; four 
children, Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery Martin all of Smith Center; 
parents, Rick (Tishia) Martin of Derby, Merry (Glen) VanderGiesen of 
Gaylord; grandfather Eldon “Stub” Martin of Smith Center; siblings, Eric
 (Becca) Martin of Overland Park, Brenda (Jason) McCartney of Smith 
Center, Alex (Tasha) Martin of Olathe; sister-in-law Sonya (Jesse) 
Buchholz of Lincoln, NE; brother-in-law Tracy Hudson of Chamberlain, SD;
 step-sister Tessa (Dustin) Wilkes of Derby; step-brother Brodie Beckman
 of Wichita; eleven nieces and nephews, Mickalee, Abby, Allyiah, Dalton,
 Georgiah, Reis, Lynkin, DaMarcus, Audrey, Marianna, and Jesse, 
countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of Brian's 
life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 
26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends 
from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take 
place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
 Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's education 
and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Brian L. Martin

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>April 21, 1935 ~ October 24, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Melba-Winter">HERE</a> for service details.

Melba Jean (Coons) Winter

Donna Nadine Marbut, 67, passed away October 24, 2021 at home in 
Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 26, 1954, at Smith Center, 
Kansas, to Donald Eugene &amp; Myrna (Yenne) Sheets.

Coming from Smith Center in 1962, Donna was a Great Bend resident. 
She was a nurse at Hoisington’s Cheyenne Meadows Living Center, Cherry 
Village, Great Bend Manor, and Ellinwood Country Living, retiring in 
2019. She especially loved to spend time with her family.

Survivors include, two sons, Jason Marbut and wife Mandy of 
McPherson, and Trevor Marbut and wife Sam of Lenexa; a brother, John 
Sheets and wife Vicki of Great Bend; a step brother, Steve Skeels of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three step sisters, Vicki Schamaun and husband 
Mike of New Braunfels, Tex., Cathy Winters of Phillipsburg, and Sheila 
Stocker and husband Randy of Shelton, Neb.; three grandchildren, Tyler 
Marbut and wife Taylor, Makenzie Marbut, and Kaleigh Marbut; and three 
great grandchildren, Brantlie Marbut, Adlie Marbut and Carter Marbut. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrna Sheets; her father and 
stepmother, Donald Sheets and Carolyn Showalter Skeels Sheets; and her 
beloved English bulldog, Rowdy.

Visitation will take place 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donna Nadine Marbut, 67, passed away October 24, 2021 at home in 
Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 26, 1954, at Smith Center, 
Kansas, to Donald Eugene &amp; Myrna (Yenne) Sheets.Coming from Smith Center in 1962, Donna was a Great Bend resident. 
She was a nurse at Hoisington’s Cheyenne Meadows Living Center, Cherry 
Village, Great Bend Manor, and Ellinwood Country Living, retiring in 
2019. She especially loved to spend time with her family.Survivors include, two sons, Jason Marbut and wife Mandy of 
McPherson, and Trevor Marbut and wife Sam of Lenexa; a brother, John 
Sheets and wife Vicki of Great Bend; a step brother, Steve Skeels of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three step sisters, Vicki Schamaun and husband 
Mike of New Braunfels, Tex., Cathy Winters of Phillipsburg, and Sheila 
Stocker and husband Randy of Shelton, Neb.; three grandchildren, Tyler 
Marbut and wife Taylor, Makenzie Marbut, and Kaleigh Marbut; and three 
great grandchildren, Brantlie Marbut, Adlie Marbut and Carter Marbut. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrna Sheets; her father and 
stepmother, Donald Sheets and Carolyn Showalter Skeels Sheets; and her 
beloved English bulldog, Rowdy.Visitation will take place 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Donna Nadine Marbut

Lucille May (Miller) Martin, age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away
 Friday, October 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.

Lucille was born on May 2, 1953, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Virgil O. and 
Pearl M. (Brown) Miller. She grew up in Hoxie, where she graduated from 
High School in 1971. Lucille was united in marriage to Anthony W. Martin
 on April 11, 1975 in Hoxie. It was at this time that they moved to 
WaKeeney and resided there until her passing.

Lucille enjoyed being a housewife and mother of two children, Richard
 and Kimberly. She worked as a cook, motel housekeeper, and for the last
 16 years as a dietary aide at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in 
WaKeeney. Lucille was a very loving, caring, passionate lady. She was a 
charter member of the Eagle’s Club 3774 of WaKeeney. She enjoyed playing
 and calling bingo at the Eagle’s Club, and watching football games.

Lucille is survived by her husband Tony of the family home; son 
Richard W. Martin (Mackenzie) of WaKeeney; daughter Kimberly S. Jukes 
(Terry) of Denver, Colorado; sisters Carol Trice of WaKeeney, and Meg 
Muir, of Fort Collins, Colorado; many nieces, nephews, and 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Virgil, Earl, and Philip Miller; sister Louise Craft; and 3 nieces.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 30, 2021, 
at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital or Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

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 </figure>Lucille May (Miller) Martin, age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away
 Friday, October 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.Lucille was born on May 2, 1953, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Virgil O. and 
Pearl M. (Brown) Miller. She grew up in Hoxie, where she graduated from 
High School in 1971. Lucille was united in marriage to Anthony W. Martin
 on April 11, 1975 in Hoxie. It was at this time that they moved to 
WaKeeney and resided there until her passing.Lucille enjoyed being a housewife and mother of two children, Richard
 and Kimberly. She worked as a cook, motel housekeeper, and for the last
 16 years as a dietary aide at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in 
WaKeeney. Lucille was a very loving, caring, passionate lady. She was a 
charter member of the Eagle’s Club 3774 of WaKeeney. She enjoyed playing
 and calling bingo at the Eagle’s Club, and watching football games.Lucille is survived by her husband Tony of the family home; son 
Richard W. Martin (Mackenzie) of WaKeeney; daughter Kimberly S. Jukes 
(Terry) of Denver, Colorado; sisters Carol Trice of WaKeeney, and Meg 
Muir, of Fort Collins, Colorado; many nieces, nephews, and 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Virgil, Earl, and Philip Miller; sister Louise Craft; and 3 nieces.Visitation will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.A memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 30, 2021, 
at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiating.Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital or Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

Lucille May Martin

Concordia resident Damon J. W. Beckman passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 20.

He was born October 22, 2000, the son of Thane Beckman and Janna Powers.

He was preceded in death by his mother Janna Lea Constable and a brother Trenton Brinkman.

Survivors include his father Thane Beckman of Concordia and his sister Daria Beckman of Phillipsburg.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Friday, 
October 29, 2021, at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart,
 KS, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the
 Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 28, 2021,&nbsp; from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, for visitation.

Memorial contributions in memory of Damon may be made to his nephew McKennan John's education fund.

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 </figure>Concordia resident Damon J. W. Beckman passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 20.He was born October 22, 2000, the son of Thane Beckman and Janna Powers.He was preceded in death by his mother Janna Lea Constable and a brother Trenton Brinkman.Survivors include his father Thane Beckman of Concordia and his sister Daria Beckman of Phillipsburg.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Friday, 
October 29, 2021, at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart,
 KS, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the
 Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 28, 2021,&nbsp; from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, for visitation.Memorial contributions in memory of Damon may be made to his nephew McKennan John's education fund.

Damon J. W. Beckman

Frank Leo Schwarzenberger, 92, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2021, at the Gove County Medical Center. Frank was born October 12, 1929, at the family farmstead southeast of Quinter to Alexander and Walburga (Ziegler) Schwarzenberger, Sr. He was the eighth of nine children. Frank attended the Harmony Country School just a half mile from his home. He completed the eighth grade and then his help was needed on the farm. Frank enlisted in the Navy in the early 1950's and served as an airplane mechanic on the aircraft carrier, USS Kersarge. Frank was deployed three times to the South Pacific during the Korean War. 
 
Frank was united in marriage to Darlene Dinkel on April 26, 1955, in Grainfield, Kansas. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until Darlene's passing in 2011. Frank lived his entire life in Quinter on the farm on which he was born. Frank and Darlene worked side by side on the farm raising various crops and operating a dairy for 35 years. 
 
Frank served his community at various times by being a St. Michael's parish council member, a board member of various cooperatives in Collyer and Quinter, and as a Gove County Commissioner. Frank was also a member of the American Legion and Kansas Farm Bureau. 
 
Frank enjoyed visiting and reading, but most of all farming. He was recently recognized by the Salina Diocese Catholic Rural Life Commission for owning/operating the same land for one hundred years or more by being awarded the Monsignor John George Weber Century Farm Award. He was very proud of this accomplishment. 
 
Frank is survived by daughter Sandy Jacobs and husband Jim, and son Larry Schwarzenberger, all of Phillipsburg, Kansas; grandchildren Jari Jacobs and Karen of Neosho, Missouri, Kellen Jacobs and Emily of Norton, Kansas, and Jennifer McClintock of Buhler, Kansas; and nine great grandchildren, Sydney and Brooklyn Jacobs, Teyah, Oakleigh, Quinten, and Lilah Jacobs, and Olivia, Kendall, and Kaidyn McClintock. 
 
Frank is preceded in death by his parents; wife Darlene; sisters Margaret (Peg) Selensky, Philomena (Phil) Dreher, Mary Hoch, Alex Schwarzenberger Jr., Cecilia Werth, Dorothy Schneider, Agnes Berens, and Albert Schwarzenberger; numerous in laws and relatives. 
 
Thursday, October 28, 2021 a visitation will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter from 5-7 p.m. with a wake service to follow.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. with Father Charles Steier officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's cemetery. 
 
The family requests no flowers please. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael's Catholic Church at Collyer, Gove County Long Term Care or Jay Johnson Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, Wakeeney, Kansas 67672.

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

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 </figure>Frank Leo Schwarzenberger, 92, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2021, at the Gove County Medical Center. Frank was born October 12, 1929, at the family farmstead southeast of Quinter to Alexander and Walburga (Ziegler) Schwarzenberger, Sr. He was the eighth of nine children. Frank attended the Harmony Country School just a half mile from his home. He completed the eighth grade and then his help was needed on the farm. Frank enlisted in the Navy in the early 1950's and served as an airplane mechanic on the aircraft carrier, USS Kersarge. Frank was deployed three times to the South Pacific during the Korean War. 
 
Frank was united in marriage to Darlene Dinkel on April 26, 1955, in Grainfield, Kansas. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until Darlene's passing in 2011. Frank lived his entire life in Quinter on the farm on which he was born. Frank and Darlene worked side by side on the farm raising various crops and operating a dairy for 35 years. 
 
Frank served his community at various times by being a St. Michael's parish council member, a board member of various cooperatives in Collyer and Quinter, and as a Gove County Commissioner. Frank was also a member of the American Legion and Kansas Farm Bureau. 
 
Frank enjoyed visiting and reading, but most of all farming. He was recently recognized by the Salina Diocese Catholic Rural Life Commission for owning/operating the same land for one hundred years or more by being awarded the Monsignor John George Weber Century Farm Award. He was very proud of this accomplishment. 
 
Frank is survived by daughter Sandy Jacobs and husband Jim, and son Larry Schwarzenberger, all of Phillipsburg, Kansas; grandchildren Jari Jacobs and Karen of Neosho, Missouri, Kellen Jacobs and Emily of Norton, Kansas, and Jennifer McClintock of Buhler, Kansas; and nine great grandchildren, Sydney and Brooklyn Jacobs, Teyah, Oakleigh, Quinten, and Lilah Jacobs, and Olivia, Kendall, and Kaidyn McClintock. 
 
Frank is preceded in death by his parents; wife Darlene; sisters Margaret (Peg) Selensky, Philomena (Phil) Dreher, Mary Hoch, Alex Schwarzenberger Jr., Cecilia Werth, Dorothy Schneider, Agnes Berens, and Albert Schwarzenberger; numerous in laws and relatives. 
 
Thursday, October 28, 2021 a visitation will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter from 5-7 p.m. with a wake service to follow.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. with Father Charles Steier officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's cemetery. 
 
The family requests no flowers please. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael's Catholic Church at Collyer, Gove County Long Term Care or Jay Johnson Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, Wakeeney, Kansas 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

Frank Leo Schwarzenberger

Lyla Carolyn (Noffsinger) Legg was born July 31, 1930, to RuthAnn 
(Galley) &amp; Lyle Clifford Noffsinger on the family farm southeast of 
Osborne. &nbsp;She was the 6th of 7 children. &nbsp;Lyla went to be with the Lord 
on October 22, 2021, at the age of 91.

Lyla attended grades 1 - 8 at Mount Hope School District #6 &amp; graduated from Osborne High School with the class of 1948. &nbsp;

Following graduation, she worked as a telephone operator for United 
Telephone Co. &nbsp;On July 3, 1949, she married Merwin Dee Legg at the 
United Methodist Church Parsonage with a dinner &amp; family gathering 
at her family's country home. &nbsp;The couple made their home in &amp; 
around Osborne. &nbsp;To this union was born two children: Daniel Eugene 
&amp; Beverly Ann. &nbsp;As her children grew, Lyla returned to the work 
force at the Osborne County Treasurer's Office before becoming the 
secretary for the Osborne County Highway Department until her 
retirement.

Lyla was baptized at the Osborne Christian Church by Reverend 
Clarence Zimmerman. &nbsp;Lyla was a deaconess, Sunday School teacher, &amp; 
junior choir director there. &nbsp;At the time of her passing she was part of
 the Free Methodist Church congregation. &nbsp;

Lyla had been a leader in the Penn 4-H Club, a Brownie Scout leader, a
 member of the Be Better EHU, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 
&amp; a member of the Osborne County Saddle Club. &nbsp;Her family's hobby 
was spending weekends showing horses over the state of Kansas.

The love of her life passed away May 5, 2000, from lung cancer. &nbsp;Lyla
 continued to live on the south edge of Osborne where she enjoyed 
watching the wildlife roam the bottom brome field &amp; even stroll 
through the yard.

Lyla is survived by her daughter Beverly &amp; her son Dan &amp; wife
 Jan; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother Dr. Clifford 
Noffsinger &amp; wife Dee; numerous nieces &amp; nephews plus a host of 
friends.

Lyla was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth &amp; Lyle 
Noffsinger; her siblings Clyde Noffsiner, Marjorie Jackson, Dorothy 
Detwiler, Wayne Noffsinger, &amp; Marietta Goering; her grandparents.

<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Lyla-Legg">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Lyla Carolyn (Noffsinger) Legg was born July 31, 1930, to RuthAnn 
(Galley) &amp; Lyle Clifford Noffsinger on the family farm southeast of 
Osborne. &nbsp;She was the 6th of 7 children. &nbsp;Lyla went to be with the Lord 
on October 22, 2021, at the age of 91.Lyla attended grades 1 - 8 at Mount Hope School District #6 &amp; graduated from Osborne High School with the class of 1948. &nbsp;Following graduation, she worked as a telephone operator for United 
Telephone Co. &nbsp;On July 3, 1949, she married Merwin Dee Legg at the 
United Methodist Church Parsonage with a dinner &amp; family gathering 
at her family's country home. &nbsp;The couple made their home in &amp; 
around Osborne. &nbsp;To this union was born two children: Daniel Eugene 
&amp; Beverly Ann. &nbsp;As her children grew, Lyla returned to the work 
force at the Osborne County Treasurer's Office before becoming the 
secretary for the Osborne County Highway Department until her 
retirement.Lyla was baptized at the Osborne Christian Church by Reverend 
Clarence Zimmerman. &nbsp;Lyla was a deaconess, Sunday School teacher, &amp; 
junior choir director there. &nbsp;At the time of her passing she was part of
 the Free Methodist Church congregation. &nbsp;Lyla had been a leader in the Penn 4-H Club, a Brownie Scout leader, a
 member of the Be Better EHU, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 
&amp; a member of the Osborne County Saddle Club. &nbsp;Her family's hobby 
was spending weekends showing horses over the state of Kansas.The love of her life passed away May 5, 2000, from lung cancer. &nbsp;Lyla
 continued to live on the south edge of Osborne where she enjoyed 
watching the wildlife roam the bottom brome field &amp; even stroll 
through the yard.Lyla is survived by her daughter Beverly &amp; her son Dan &amp; wife
 Jan; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother Dr. Clifford 
Noffsinger &amp; wife Dee; numerous nieces &amp; nephews plus a host of 
friends.Lyla was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth &amp; Lyle 
Noffsinger; her siblings Clyde Noffsiner, Marjorie Jackson, Dorothy 
Detwiler, Wayne Noffsinger, &amp; Marietta Goering; her grandparents.<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Lyla-Legg">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Lyla Carolyn (Noffsinger) Legg

Edwin Eugene Holsman Sr., 93, passed away on October 19, 2021, at his 
home in Pinedale, WY. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Bogue, KS to 
Charley and Cora (Merrel) Holsman. While growing up, he lived in Horton,
 Atwood, Colby and Oberlin, Kansas.
 On December 6, 1953, Edwin united with Lila Withington in Atwood, KS.
 To this union they had two sons and one daughter. Edwin served in the
 Army for 2 years. He worked at Texico gas station, Good Sam’s, nursing
 homes, and Colby Community College. His hobbies were woodworking, 
camping and fishing.
 Edwin is survived by son: Kevin (Tammy) Holsman of Pinedale WY; 
daughter: Brenda Anderson of Bismarck, ND; brothers: C.F. (Dorene) 
Holsman of Topeka, KS and Gerald (Mary) Holsman of Horton, KS; 
grandchildren: Abigail Anderson, Angela Anderson, Kelly Hake, Kayla 
(Jeremy) Williams, Amanda (Granite) McMartin, Chase Holsman; 13 great 
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Lila Holsman; son: Edwin (Kathy) Holsman, 
Jr. and sister Evelyn Peters; brother-in-laws: Harlan Withington, Harold
 Withington, Melvin Withington, and Royal Chessmore; sister-in-laws: 
Mary Kay Holsman, Hilda Chessmore, Irene Withington, Judy Withington, 
and Hazel Withington.

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<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edwin Eugene Holsman Sr., 93, passed away on October 19, 2021, at his 
home in Pinedale, WY. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Bogue, KS to 
Charley and Cora (Merrel) Holsman. While growing up, he lived in Horton,
 Atwood, Colby and Oberlin, Kansas.
 On December 6, 1953, Edwin united with Lila Withington in Atwood, KS.
 To this union they had two sons and one daughter. Edwin served in the
 Army for 2 years. He worked at Texico gas station, Good Sam’s, nursing
 homes, and Colby Community College. His hobbies were woodworking, 
camping and fishing.
 Edwin is survived by son: Kevin (Tammy) Holsman of Pinedale WY; 
daughter: Brenda Anderson of Bismarck, ND; brothers: C.F. (Dorene) 
Holsman of Topeka, KS and Gerald (Mary) Holsman of Horton, KS; 
grandchildren: Abigail Anderson, Angela Anderson, Kelly Hake, Kayla 
(Jeremy) Williams, Amanda (Granite) McMartin, Chase Holsman; 13 great 
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Lila Holsman; son: Edwin (Kathy) Holsman, 
Jr. and sister Evelyn Peters; brother-in-laws: Harlan Withington, Harold
 Withington, Melvin Withington, and Royal Chessmore; sister-in-laws: 
Mary Kay Holsman, Hilda Chessmore, Irene Withington, Judy Withington, 
and Hazel Withington.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Edwin-Eugene-Holsman-Sr?obId=22721698#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Edwin Eugene Holsman Sr.

Sharon Louise Smolik, 74, passed away October 23, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on November 18, 1946, at Great 
Bend to Bill &amp; Hilda (Ehrlich) Galliart. She married Robert Smolik 
on November 28, 1963, at Great Bend.&nbsp;

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Sharon was a hostess and cook for 
various places in town, including, USD 428 Central Kitchen, Kiowa 
Kitchen, Great Bend Learning Center and the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 
She most recently retired from True Value. She was a member of Prince of
 Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, VFW 
Post #3111, and the American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary. Sharon loved to
 cook and especially spend time with family.

Survivors include, her husband Robert Smolik of the home; a daughter,
 Darla Stroud and husband Huie of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Jamie 
Johnson and husband Scott, and Jessika Stroud; and two great 
grandchildren, Hunter and Kolton. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Bill Galliart, and her mother, Hilda Meisner.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 28, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 
4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 

Memorials have
 been designated to Kindred Hospice or Shriner's Travel Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sharon Louise Smolik, 74, passed away October 23, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on November 18, 1946, at Great 
Bend to Bill &amp; Hilda (Ehrlich) Galliart. She married Robert Smolik 
on November 28, 1963, at Great Bend.&nbsp;A lifetime Great Bend resident, Sharon was a hostess and cook for 
various places in town, including, USD 428 Central Kitchen, Kiowa 
Kitchen, Great Bend Learning Center and the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 
She most recently retired from True Value. She was a member of Prince of
 Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, VFW 
Post #3111, and the American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary. Sharon loved to
 cook and especially spend time with family.Survivors include, her husband Robert Smolik of the home; a daughter,
 Darla Stroud and husband Huie of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Jamie 
Johnson and husband Scott, and Jessika Stroud; and two great 
grandchildren, Hunter and Kolton. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Bill Galliart, and her mother, Hilda Meisner.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 28, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 
4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have
 been designated to Kindred Hospice or Shriner's Travel Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Sharon Louise Smolik

Raymond Schaffer was born to Frank and Barbara (Urban) Schaffer, on 
February 27, 1931, on the family farm near Loretto, KS.&nbsp; Raymond passed 
from this world on October 23, 2021.

He spent his childhood years going to the Catholic Grade School in 
Loretto, helping with farm chores and spent many Sunday afternoons 
playing baseball. Being the youngest in the family, he learned many 
useful life skills from his parents and siblings.

He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Schuckman on July 29, 1952.
 Together they moved around and worked at many jobs supporting each 
other and their love.&nbsp; They lived in and worked in La Crosse, KS, 
Denver, CO, Dodge City, KS, on the farm at Alamota, KS, Montezuma, KS, 
Ulysses, KS, Garden City, KS, and Round Rock, Texas, before returning 
full circle, back to La Crosse in 1991.&nbsp; During this moving about&nbsp;they 
also raised two children, Tamra and Troy.

Some of the jobs Raymond held&nbsp; through the years were carpentry, 
mechanics, sales, and factory production of mobile homes and customized 
vans. He was also half of the Handy Pair with his brother Francis in 
Round Rock.

Raymond and Mary Lou also shared a love and the creative skills of 
remodeling many of the homes in which they lived. They remodeled and 
repurposed homes, which was a fine tribute to their German roots and 
heritage. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and
 Barbara, an infant sister, Eleanor, a sister, Mary Jones, four 
brothers, Clarence, Aloyius, John, and Francis, and a son-in-law, Brad 
Sligar.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lou, his children, Tamra
 Sligar, of Garden City, KS, and son Troy and wife Janet of Waco, TX, 
nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

Services will be on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church in La Crosse. The family will greet friends from 9:30 
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; A rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral 
mass celebrating Raymond’s life will begin at 10:30, followed by 
inurnment at La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.

In remembrance of Raymond’s life, memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635179319634.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Raymond Schaffer was born to Frank and Barbara (Urban) Schaffer, on 
February 27, 1931, on the family farm near Loretto, KS.&nbsp; Raymond passed 
from this world on October 23, 2021.He spent his childhood years going to the Catholic Grade School in 
Loretto, helping with farm chores and spent many Sunday afternoons 
playing baseball. Being the youngest in the family, he learned many 
useful life skills from his parents and siblings.He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Schuckman on July 29, 1952.
 Together they moved around and worked at many jobs supporting each 
other and their love.&nbsp; They lived in and worked in La Crosse, KS, 
Denver, CO, Dodge City, KS, on the farm at Alamota, KS, Montezuma, KS, 
Ulysses, KS, Garden City, KS, and Round Rock, Texas, before returning 
full circle, back to La Crosse in 1991.&nbsp; During this moving about&nbsp;they 
also raised two children, Tamra and Troy.Some of the jobs Raymond held&nbsp; through the years were carpentry, 
mechanics, sales, and factory production of mobile homes and customized 
vans. He was also half of the Handy Pair with his brother Francis in 
Round Rock.Raymond and Mary Lou also shared a love and the creative skills of 
remodeling many of the homes in which they lived. They remodeled and 
repurposed homes, which was a fine tribute to their German roots and 
heritage. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and
 Barbara, an infant sister, Eleanor, a sister, Mary Jones, four 
brothers, Clarence, Aloyius, John, and Francis, and a son-in-law, Brad 
Sligar.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lou, his children, Tamra
 Sligar, of Garden City, KS, and son Troy and wife Janet of Waco, TX, 
nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.Services will be on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church in La Crosse. The family will greet friends from 9:30 
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; A rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral 
mass celebrating Raymond’s life will begin at 10:30, followed by 
inurnment at La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.In remembrance of Raymond’s life, memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Raymond Schaffer

Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982 in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; On June 17, 2005, Brian 
married Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, Kansas. A celebration 
of Brian's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021,
 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, 
with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to 
greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given to Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's 
education and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982 in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; On June 17, 2005, Brian 
married Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, Kansas. A celebration 
of Brian's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021,
 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, 
with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to 
greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given to Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's 
education and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

October 10, 1928
 -
 October 19, 2021

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

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October 10, 1928
 -
 October 19, 2021An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Edwin-Gene-Holsman-Sr?obId=22721698#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Edwin Gene Holsman Sr.

Margie Marie (Broeckelman) Schoenfeld was born March 5, 1958, in Oakley, 
Kansas, to Bill and Emelyn (Moellering) Broeckelman. She died on Oct. 21,
 2021, at KU Med Center in Kansas City. 
Margie grew up on a farm just north of Oakley. She was the only sister 
that filled in with farm chores, including milking cows, after most of 
the boys moved on. She attended grade school and high school in Oakley 
and later attended Colby Community College. 
She got to know lots of people in towns in northwest Kansas when she 
worked in grocery stores as a meat cutter. She was active for several 
years in Jaycees. She took a turn as the director of the Logan County 
Healthcare Foundation. She was later employed by the Oakley Chamber as 
director and was in part, responsible for getting the Buffalo Bill 
sculpture on the west side of Oakley planned and completed. 
On June 3, 2006, she married Jerry Schoenfeld in Oakley, Kansas, where 
they lived at the time of her death. With that marriage came children 
and grandchildren that she loved as her own. 
She and Jerry were active in the music provided at St. Joseph’s Catholic
 Church and active in other community groups. They made many trips to 
Branson and enjoyed the music and other activities there. Her love of 
music included singing at many weddings and funerals; singing to little 
children to put them to sleep, and giving guitar lessons. 
Margie was an avid gardener, giving away lots of produce and canned 
goods to friends and family. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting and 
entered some of her work at fairs. 
She and Jerry were avid golfers. Their first kiss was on #3 green in 
Oakley after a great golf shot by Margie to birdie the hole. Together 
they enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities, traveling many 
miles in a week’s time. 
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Emelyn Broeckelman, 
brother-in-law Buddy Van Horn and a sister Mary Ann Sahlfeld. 
Survivors include her husband Jerry; their children: Jerry (Edie) 
Schoenfeld, Salida, CO; Richard (Lori) Schoenfeld, St. Mary’s, KS; and 
Bridgit (Ken) Bockwinkel, Oakley. Grandchildren: Jake, Jesse, Taegan, 
Kiera, and Cassidy Schoenfeld, and Allison, Corbin, Kaylie, and 
Alexander Bockwinkel. Brothers: Greg (Jane) of Colorado Springs, Mike 
(Cindy) of Lakin, Bob (Bunny) of Wichita, Tom (Roxy) of Quinter, Joe 
(Cathy) of Selden, and Jim (Tami) of Norton; sisters: Kathy Kuntz (Bob) 
of Quinter, Linda Van Horn of Colby, Susan Taylor of Grand Prairie, TX, 
Donna Gonzalez of Wichita; and brother-in-law Jerry Sahlfeld of Salina. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26 at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating and interment 
in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 25 from 5
 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a rosary/wake service at
 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Logan 
County Healthcare Foundation, or the Band Program at Oakley High School 
and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 204, Oakley, KS 
67748. Condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635166987143.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Margie Marie (Broeckelman) Schoenfeld was born March 5, 1958, in Oakley, 
Kansas, to Bill and Emelyn (Moellering) Broeckelman. She died on Oct. 21,
 2021, at KU Med Center in Kansas City. 
Margie grew up on a farm just north of Oakley. She was the only sister 
that filled in with farm chores, including milking cows, after most of 
the boys moved on. She attended grade school and high school in Oakley 
and later attended Colby Community College. 
She got to know lots of people in towns in northwest Kansas when she 
worked in grocery stores as a meat cutter. She was active for several 
years in Jaycees. She took a turn as the director of the Logan County 
Healthcare Foundation. She was later employed by the Oakley Chamber as 
director and was in part, responsible for getting the Buffalo Bill 
sculpture on the west side of Oakley planned and completed. 
On June 3, 2006, she married Jerry Schoenfeld in Oakley, Kansas, where 
they lived at the time of her death. With that marriage came children 
and grandchildren that she loved as her own. 
She and Jerry were active in the music provided at St. Joseph’s Catholic
 Church and active in other community groups. They made many trips to 
Branson and enjoyed the music and other activities there. Her love of 
music included singing at many weddings and funerals; singing to little 
children to put them to sleep, and giving guitar lessons. 
Margie was an avid gardener, giving away lots of produce and canned 
goods to friends and family. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting and 
entered some of her work at fairs. 
She and Jerry were avid golfers. Their first kiss was on #3 green in 
Oakley after a great golf shot by Margie to birdie the hole. Together 
they enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities, traveling many 
miles in a week’s time. 
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Emelyn Broeckelman, 
brother-in-law Buddy Van Horn and a sister Mary Ann Sahlfeld. 
Survivors include her husband Jerry; their children: Jerry (Edie) 
Schoenfeld, Salida, CO; Richard (Lori) Schoenfeld, St. Mary’s, KS; and 
Bridgit (Ken) Bockwinkel, Oakley. Grandchildren: Jake, Jesse, Taegan, 
Kiera, and Cassidy Schoenfeld, and Allison, Corbin, Kaylie, and 
Alexander Bockwinkel. Brothers: Greg (Jane) of Colorado Springs, Mike 
(Cindy) of Lakin, Bob (Bunny) of Wichita, Tom (Roxy) of Quinter, Joe 
(Cathy) of Selden, and Jim (Tami) of Norton; sisters: Kathy Kuntz (Bob) 
of Quinter, Linda Van Horn of Colby, Susan Taylor of Grand Prairie, TX, 
Donna Gonzalez of Wichita; and brother-in-law Jerry Sahlfeld of Salina. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26 at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating and interment 
in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 25 from 5
 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a rosary/wake service at
 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Logan 
County Healthcare Foundation, or the Band Program at Oakley High School 
and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 204, Oakley, KS 
67748. Condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Margie Marie (Broeckelman) Schoenfeld

John Leon Brannick, 89, of Colby, met his personal Lord and Savior face 
to face in the early morning hours of Friday, October 22, 2021. Though 
facing numerous health challenges, he peacefully went to sleep and woke 
in the Presence of God. 
John was the second to last of 13 children born to Michael and Lizzie 
(Wingfield) Brannick in Goodland, Kansas on November 30, 1931. 
He spent his childhood years growing up in the Goodland area and in 
Colorado Springs. He loved the mountains and open spaces. In his youth 
he loved being a part of the church orchestra and playing the saxophone.
 Music has always been a big part of his life. 
John met his beloved Beverly Harper while working at the Duckwalls in 
Colby. They were married May 12, 1950. Not long after their marriage, 
they moved to California where John became a proud member of the United 
States Marine Corps. Soon after arriving in the sunshine state, they 
started a family and welcomed their daughter Susan and sons John, 
Michael, and Steven. 
Upon being honorably discharged from the Marines in 1954, he held a 
variety of jobs in retail and agriculture. Their family returned to 
Kansas in 1972. 
No matter how anyone was acquainted with John, be at church, socially in
 community, or just driving by and waving as he sat in the sunshine of 
the front yard, he never knew a stranger or someone he wouldn’t sing to.
 He especially loved singing hymns at the nursing homes. 
He was an avid poet who was proudly published. He was known for his 
poems about his Savior and the beauty of nature. He often wrote poems 
for those he didn’t even know if they were experiencing grief or for 
those celebrating life’s milestones. 
His faith was the foundation of his life. Each year he would read the 
Bible cover to cover anywhere between three and four times. Over the 
course of his life, he completed God‘s word over 60+ times. Wearing out 
Bibles as he sat at his desk each morning in the Holy Scriptures was his
 daily act of service to his Savior and brought him tremendous pleasure.
 He truly hid God’s word in his heart. 
He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, in 1979; his second wife 
Norma (Gardner); his parents; brothers, sisters and his grandson Shathen
 Sawyer. 
He is survived by his daughter Susan (Larry) Hawkins, of Colby; sons, 
John (Margarita) Brannick, of San Diego, CA, Michael (Tia) Brannick, of 
Goodland and Steven (Rodena) Brannick, of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, 
Michelle (Daniel) Morris, of Colby, Michael (Kelsey) Hawkins, of Colby, 
Lexus (Russell) Mordecai, of McAlester, OK, Milan (Drew) Dautel, of 
Goodland, Cienna (Parker) Wells, of St. Francis, and nine 
great-grandchildren, Hadlie, Kash, Annie, Geoff, Harry, Ellie, 
Brycelynn, Luka and Baby Wells due April 2022. 
Services will be held at Celebration Community Church in Colby on 
Friday, October 29, 2021, at 10:30 CDT. Military Graveside services will
 be at the Goodland Cemetery at 1:00 pm MDT. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>John Leon Brannick, 89, of Colby, met his personal Lord and Savior face 
to face in the early morning hours of Friday, October 22, 2021. Though 
facing numerous health challenges, he peacefully went to sleep and woke 
in the Presence of God. 
John was the second to last of 13 children born to Michael and Lizzie 
(Wingfield) Brannick in Goodland, Kansas on November 30, 1931. 
He spent his childhood years growing up in the Goodland area and in 
Colorado Springs. He loved the mountains and open spaces. In his youth 
he loved being a part of the church orchestra and playing the saxophone.
 Music has always been a big part of his life. 
John met his beloved Beverly Harper while working at the Duckwalls in 
Colby. They were married May 12, 1950. Not long after their marriage, 
they moved to California where John became a proud member of the United 
States Marine Corps. Soon after arriving in the sunshine state, they 
started a family and welcomed their daughter Susan and sons John, 
Michael, and Steven. 
Upon being honorably discharged from the Marines in 1954, he held a 
variety of jobs in retail and agriculture. Their family returned to 
Kansas in 1972. 
No matter how anyone was acquainted with John, be at church, socially in
 community, or just driving by and waving as he sat in the sunshine of 
the front yard, he never knew a stranger or someone he wouldn’t sing to.
 He especially loved singing hymns at the nursing homes. 
He was an avid poet who was proudly published. He was known for his 
poems about his Savior and the beauty of nature. He often wrote poems 
for those he didn’t even know if they were experiencing grief or for 
those celebrating life’s milestones. 
His faith was the foundation of his life. Each year he would read the 
Bible cover to cover anywhere between three and four times. Over the 
course of his life, he completed God‘s word over 60+ times. Wearing out 
Bibles as he sat at his desk each morning in the Holy Scriptures was his
 daily act of service to his Savior and brought him tremendous pleasure.
 He truly hid God’s word in his heart. 
He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, in 1979; his second wife 
Norma (Gardner); his parents; brothers, sisters and his grandson Shathen
 Sawyer. 
He is survived by his daughter Susan (Larry) Hawkins, of Colby; sons, 
John (Margarita) Brannick, of San Diego, CA, Michael (Tia) Brannick, of 
Goodland and Steven (Rodena) Brannick, of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, 
Michelle (Daniel) Morris, of Colby, Michael (Kelsey) Hawkins, of Colby, 
Lexus (Russell) Mordecai, of McAlester, OK, Milan (Drew) Dautel, of 
Goodland, Cienna (Parker) Wells, of St. Francis, and nine 
great-grandchildren, Hadlie, Kash, Annie, Geoff, Harry, Ellie, 
Brycelynn, Luka and Baby Wells due April 2022. 
Services will be held at Celebration Community Church in Colby on 
Friday, October 29, 2021, at 10:30 CDT. Military Graveside services will
 be at the Goodland Cemetery at 1:00 pm MDT. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

John Leon Brannick

Wednesday, January 7th, 1953-Friday, October 22nd, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/randall-ladenburger/4758451/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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Randall Ladenburger

Traci Lynn (Lundin) Gurtner, age 52, of Wichita, 
Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born August 14, 
1969, in St. Francis, Kansas. In 1995, Traci married LynDon Gurtner in 
Colby, Kansas. Traci graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988.

She is survived by her parents Dale and Carolyn Lundin, sister Kindi 
Bauman (Chris), children Amanda VanBrimmer, Tanner Gurtner (Ashley), 
Tanzia Wilson (Morgan) and grandchildren Dominic, NovaLyn, Landon, 
Heinrich, SparrowLyn and Raven.

She was preceded in death by her husband LynDon Gurtner and two 
children Katelyn and Bryce. Joy was brought to her life through her 
children, grandchildren, and fishing.

Condolences and memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N Eighth St., Salina 67401.

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 </figure>Traci Lynn (Lundin) Gurtner, age 52, of Wichita, 
Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born August 14, 
1969, in St. Francis, Kansas. In 1995, Traci married LynDon Gurtner in 
Colby, Kansas. Traci graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988.She is survived by her parents Dale and Carolyn Lundin, sister Kindi 
Bauman (Chris), children Amanda VanBrimmer, Tanner Gurtner (Ashley), 
Tanzia Wilson (Morgan) and grandchildren Dominic, NovaLyn, Landon, 
Heinrich, SparrowLyn and Raven.She was preceded in death by her husband LynDon Gurtner and two 
children Katelyn and Bryce. Joy was brought to her life through her 
children, grandchildren, and fishing.Condolences and memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N Eighth St., Salina 67401.

Traci Lynn (Lundin) Gurtner

Vella Mae Jane (Schroeder) Strecker, 98, died Friday, October 22, 
2021, at Cedar Village Long Term Care in Ness City where she had been 
residing since 2014. She was born on July 20, 1923, at her parent’s farm 
near Yorktown, Texas, the daughter of Hertha (Audilet) and Otto G. 
Schroeder.

She married Waldimore “Dick” Strecker April 18, 1947, in Cuero, Texas,&nbsp; at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. During their marriage they lived in 
Bazine, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2004. Also 
preceding her in death were her parents and five sisters, Marguerite 
Schmidt, Annie Bell Clark, Bernice Schendel, Elaine Luddeke, and Venecia
 Spellman.

Vella is survived by a son, Stanley Strecker and Carol Dowell of 
Dodge City and daughter, Barbara Rupp and husband Perry of Ness City, 
five grandchildren, Tammy Mattison of Topeka, Kansas, Tracy Strecker of 
Overland Park, Kansas, Thais Schmitz of Charlotte, North Carolina, 
Jeremy Rupp of Wichita, Kansas, Spencer Rupp and his wife Jen of Topeka;
 seven great grandchildren, Kort and Jett Mattison, Kylianne and 
Julianne Rupp, Eva and Lola Schmitz, and Beckett Rupp; and many 
relatives and friends.

Vella was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church and
 the United Methodist Women of Bazine.&nbsp; She graduated from Yorktown High
 School and Brown Mackie Business School. Vella worked various jobs 
during her life, a mechanics helper at Kelly Field, Texas, typist, 
bookkeeper, receptionist, teacher’s aide and Sunday School teacher for 
many years. She loved working in her flower garden and yard.&nbsp; Later in 
life she took art lessons and painted over 100 paintings ...l andscape, 
still life and portraits. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother 
and always looked forward to spending time with family and friends.

Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation has taken place, there will be no public viewing.

The family suggests memorials to the Ness City Library or the United 
Methodist Church of Bazine both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 
N. 14th&nbsp;Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Vella Mae Jane (Schroeder) Strecker, 98, died Friday, October 22, 
2021, at Cedar Village Long Term Care in Ness City where she had been 
residing since 2014. She was born on July 20, 1923, at her parent’s farm 
near Yorktown, Texas, the daughter of Hertha (Audilet) and Otto G. 
Schroeder.She married Waldimore “Dick” Strecker April 18, 1947, in Cuero, Texas,&nbsp; at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. During their marriage they lived in 
Bazine, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 8, 2004. Also 
preceding her in death were her parents and five sisters, Marguerite 
Schmidt, Annie Bell Clark, Bernice Schendel, Elaine Luddeke, and Venecia
 Spellman.Vella is survived by a son, Stanley Strecker and Carol Dowell of 
Dodge City and daughter, Barbara Rupp and husband Perry of Ness City, 
five grandchildren, Tammy Mattison of Topeka, Kansas, Tracy Strecker of 
Overland Park, Kansas, Thais Schmitz of Charlotte, North Carolina, 
Jeremy Rupp of Wichita, Kansas, Spencer Rupp and his wife Jen of Topeka;
 seven great grandchildren, Kort and Jett Mattison, Kylianne and 
Julianne Rupp, Eva and Lola Schmitz, and Beckett Rupp; and many 
relatives and friends.Vella was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church and
 the United Methodist Women of Bazine.&nbsp; She graduated from Yorktown High
 School and Brown Mackie Business School. Vella worked various jobs 
during her life, a mechanics helper at Kelly Field, Texas, typist, 
bookkeeper, receptionist, teacher’s aide and Sunday School teacher for 
many years. She loved working in her flower garden and yard.&nbsp; Later in 
life she took art lessons and painted over 100 paintings ...l andscape, 
still life and portraits. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother 
and always looked forward to spending time with family and friends.Services will be announced and held at a later date. Cremation has taken place, there will be no public viewing.The family suggests memorials to the Ness City Library or the United 
Methodist Church of Bazine both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 
N. 14th&nbsp;Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Vella Mae Jane (Schroeder) Strecker

Fern Jeanette Funk Mishler, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, 
great grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Friday, October 22, 
2021.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Elma Funk, her
 brother, Ray Funk,&nbsp; her husband, John Mishler, her son, Greg Mishler, 
her grandson, Tanner Mishler, and her daughter-in-law, Susan Mishler. 
She is survived by her sons, Bruce Mishler, and Alan Mishler, her 
daughter-in-law, Willa Mishler, her grandchildren, Tanci Mishler, Beau 
Mishler, Brandi Hawkins, Brianna Hall, and Chad Mishler, and her great 
grandchildren, Jack Hawkins, Nathan Restrepo, Christopher Restrepo, Alex
 Hawkins, Dominic Mishler, Norah Hall, Jayden Mishler, and Ada Hall.&nbsp;

Fern was born on October 12, 1926 and grew up on a farm in 
Hillsborough, Kansas with her parents, Alvin and Elma Funk, and her 
brother Ray Funk.&nbsp; After time on the farm, they moved to town and opened
 the Gambles Store, and the local bowling alley.&nbsp;

She went to Bethel College, where she studied nursing, and met John 
Mishler.&nbsp; Upon graduating, they were married and moved to Ransom, 
Kansas, where they worked on the Mishler family farm, fixed up their new
 home, and raised chickens.&nbsp; They had three sons, Greg, Bruce, and Alan,
 who were loved and spoken of often.&nbsp; Large family dinners and 
celebrations always included amusing stories about the brothers.&nbsp;

Fern was a life-long learner and educator.&nbsp; She was a school nurse at
 the Ransom High School for many years.&nbsp; She earned a degree in art from
 Fort Hays State University and later became an art instructor for 
Ransom High School.&nbsp; After many years working with the school, she 
became the administrator for the Grissell Memorial Hospital, where she 
finished her career.&nbsp;

Traveling was an interest and hobby for both John and Fern.&nbsp; In 
retirement, you would often see them heading out of town in their 
motorhome, off on an adventure with the grandkids, taking a peaceful 
break somewhere by a lake, or exploring the United States.&nbsp; They 
traveled overseas and visited many European countries.&nbsp; Upon arrival 
back home, Fern would share her many slide pictures with the family.&nbsp;

Fern had many interests and loved teaching herself new skills.&nbsp; She 
was a seamstress, a knitter, a painter, a gardener, a card player, and 
domino expert to name a few of her hobbies.&nbsp; She loved to entertain and 
socialize with friends and family over a nice meal and, of course, a 
game or two.&nbsp; When meals were completed, Fern would be the first to 
break out the board games and entice everyone to play, with the promise 
of dessert after.&nbsp; She loved to dance and would convince John to take 
her to big band dances.&nbsp; Later in life, Fern was interested in antiques 
and collected many “chicken on a basket'' ceramics.&nbsp;

Fern and John were devout Mennonites and belonged to the First 
Mennonite Church of Ransom where they went to church every Sunday.&nbsp; 
Fern’s commitment to kindness and caring for her family, friends, 
neighbors, and fellow man was evident in everything she did.&nbsp; Her 
enthusiasm and love for life will be dearly missed.

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 </figure>Fern Jeanette Funk Mishler, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, 
great grandmother, aunt, and friend passed away Friday, October 22, 
2021.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Elma Funk, her
 brother, Ray Funk,&nbsp; her husband, John Mishler, her son, Greg Mishler, 
her grandson, Tanner Mishler, and her daughter-in-law, Susan Mishler. 
She is survived by her sons, Bruce Mishler, and Alan Mishler, her 
daughter-in-law, Willa Mishler, her grandchildren, Tanci Mishler, Beau 
Mishler, Brandi Hawkins, Brianna Hall, and Chad Mishler, and her great 
grandchildren, Jack Hawkins, Nathan Restrepo, Christopher Restrepo, Alex
 Hawkins, Dominic Mishler, Norah Hall, Jayden Mishler, and Ada Hall.&nbsp;Fern was born on October 12, 1926 and grew up on a farm in 
Hillsborough, Kansas with her parents, Alvin and Elma Funk, and her 
brother Ray Funk.&nbsp; After time on the farm, they moved to town and opened
 the Gambles Store, and the local bowling alley.&nbsp;She went to Bethel College, where she studied nursing, and met John 
Mishler.&nbsp; Upon graduating, they were married and moved to Ransom, 
Kansas, where they worked on the Mishler family farm, fixed up their new
 home, and raised chickens.&nbsp; They had three sons, Greg, Bruce, and Alan,
 who were loved and spoken of often.&nbsp; Large family dinners and 
celebrations always included amusing stories about the brothers.&nbsp;Fern was a life-long learner and educator.&nbsp; She was a school nurse at
 the Ransom High School for many years.&nbsp; She earned a degree in art from
 Fort Hays State University and later became an art instructor for 
Ransom High School.&nbsp; After many years working with the school, she 
became the administrator for the Grissell Memorial Hospital, where she 
finished her career.&nbsp;Traveling was an interest and hobby for both John and Fern.&nbsp; In 
retirement, you would often see them heading out of town in their 
motorhome, off on an adventure with the grandkids, taking a peaceful 
break somewhere by a lake, or exploring the United States.&nbsp; They 
traveled overseas and visited many European countries.&nbsp; Upon arrival 
back home, Fern would share her many slide pictures with the family.&nbsp;Fern had many interests and loved teaching herself new skills.&nbsp; She 
was a seamstress, a knitter, a painter, a gardener, a card player, and 
domino expert to name a few of her hobbies.&nbsp; She loved to entertain and 
socialize with friends and family over a nice meal and, of course, a 
game or two.&nbsp; When meals were completed, Fern would be the first to 
break out the board games and entice everyone to play, with the promise 
of dessert after.&nbsp; She loved to dance and would convince John to take 
her to big band dances.&nbsp; Later in life, Fern was interested in antiques 
and collected many “chicken on a basket'' ceramics.&nbsp;Fern and John were devout Mennonites and belonged to the First 
Mennonite Church of Ransom where they went to church every Sunday.&nbsp; 
Fern’s commitment to kindness and caring for her family, friends, 
neighbors, and fellow man was evident in everything she did.&nbsp; Her 
enthusiasm and love for life will be dearly missed.

Fern Jeanette Funk Mishler

Betty Jean (Liester) Treu was born in Hoxie, Kansas on August, 25th, 
1925, to Clyde M. Liester and Wilma Brown Liester. Betty was a bit of a 
tomboy and loved going to the swimming hole, and playing with her 
brothers on the streets of Hoxie. One of her escapades with her brothers
 involved sling shots. An ornery brother dared her to shoot out a street
 light. She took aim, thinking she would never hit it, but guess what, 
she broke it! She remembered the opening of Hoxie Swimming Pool as one 
of the happiest days of her young life. Even though her childhood 
involved fun times, it was very important to her to excel in her 
schoolwork. Betty attended the Hoxie schools, and graduated from 
Sheridan County High School as Valedictorian in 1943. During her high 
school and young adult years, she worked at the Hoxie Sentinel as a 
type-setter and writer. One of the editors she worked for was W. E. 
Rogers who, coincidentally, was the father of Jim Rogers, who became 
Betty’s son-in-law. During this period of her life, she met the man who 
would become her husband, John Willard Treu. While he served in World 
War II, they wed on March 5th, 1945. 
 Upon returning, they moved to the farm to begin their lives 
together, where they raised three daughters, and they built her beloved 
farm home. Since they lived so far from town, Betty made sure her three 
daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren shared her love of 
swimming. Even though Betty knew the girls couldn’t be involved in 
everything because they lived so far from town, she made sure that they 
participated in music and swimming, to the chagrin of her father-in-law 
and husband! Betty was a hard-working farm wife, who raised chickens, 
grew a big garden, canned the vegetables, put up corn, and also took 
care of the financial side of the farm. 
 A huge passion of hers was watching and listening to Kansas City 
Royals baseball games and University of Kansas basketball games! Her 
passions also included family, crossword puzzles, and her love of words.
 Even though she didn’t have a snobby bone in her body, Betty was a 
grammar and spelling perfectionist. She was quietly kind, generous, 
loving, humble, and she made the best noodles and cinnamon twists. 
Additionally, anyone who helped out on the Treu farm enjoyed her 
world-famous hamburger buns! Some of her greatest qualities included her
 ability to make everyone feel like part of her family, her common-sense
 way of looking at life, as well as her quick-witted zingers thrown in 
at the perfect time!
 She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willard, and all of her siblings and their spouses.
 She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Treu) Rogers and her 
husband, Jim, of Hoxie, KS; grandchildren Brent Rogers and wife, Jodi, 
and Brooke (Rogers) Hill; great-grandchildren Paiton and Kinley Rogers, 
and Quinlynn Hill; Shelley (Treu) Nondorf and her husband, Bill, of 
Hoxie, KS; grandchildren Samantha (Nondorf) Thibodeau, and Cole Nondorf 
and wife, Allison; great-grandchildren Ava Thibodeau, and Kenzie and 
Kooper Nondorf; Carole (Treu) Clark and her husband, Pete, of Parker, 
CO; grandchildren Caitlin Clark and Connor Clark. 
 A funeral service will be held at the Hoxie United Methodist Church 
on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. Interment in the Hoxie City 
Cemetery will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 
P.M. Family suggests memorials for the Main Street Arts Council or the
 Hoxie United Methodist Church. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Share 
words of comfort for the family at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com 
 Those attending the funeral service are asked to wear a KU or Kansas
 City Royals attire in honor of the passion Betty had for KU basketball 
and the Kansas City Royals baseball.

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 </figure>Betty Jean (Liester) Treu was born in Hoxie, Kansas on August, 25th, 
1925, to Clyde M. Liester and Wilma Brown Liester. Betty was a bit of a 
tomboy and loved going to the swimming hole, and playing with her 
brothers on the streets of Hoxie. One of her escapades with her brothers
 involved sling shots. An ornery brother dared her to shoot out a street
 light. She took aim, thinking she would never hit it, but guess what, 
she broke it! She remembered the opening of Hoxie Swimming Pool as one 
of the happiest days of her young life. Even though her childhood 
involved fun times, it was very important to her to excel in her 
schoolwork. Betty attended the Hoxie schools, and graduated from 
Sheridan County High School as Valedictorian in 1943. During her high 
school and young adult years, she worked at the Hoxie Sentinel as a 
type-setter and writer. One of the editors she worked for was W. E. 
Rogers who, coincidentally, was the father of Jim Rogers, who became 
Betty’s son-in-law. During this period of her life, she met the man who 
would become her husband, John Willard Treu. While he served in World 
War II, they wed on March 5th, 1945. 
 Upon returning, they moved to the farm to begin their lives 
together, where they raised three daughters, and they built her beloved 
farm home. Since they lived so far from town, Betty made sure her three 
daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren shared her love of 
swimming. Even though Betty knew the girls couldn’t be involved in 
everything because they lived so far from town, she made sure that they 
participated in music and swimming, to the chagrin of her father-in-law 
and husband! Betty was a hard-working farm wife, who raised chickens, 
grew a big garden, canned the vegetables, put up corn, and also took 
care of the financial side of the farm. 
 A huge passion of hers was watching and listening to Kansas City 
Royals baseball games and University of Kansas basketball games! Her 
passions also included family, crossword puzzles, and her love of words.
 Even though she didn’t have a snobby bone in her body, Betty was a 
grammar and spelling perfectionist. She was quietly kind, generous, 
loving, humble, and she made the best noodles and cinnamon twists. 
Additionally, anyone who helped out on the Treu farm enjoyed her 
world-famous hamburger buns! Some of her greatest qualities included her
 ability to make everyone feel like part of her family, her common-sense
 way of looking at life, as well as her quick-witted zingers thrown in 
at the perfect time!
 She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willard, and all of her siblings and their spouses.
 She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn (Treu) Rogers and her 
husband, Jim, of Hoxie, KS; grandchildren Brent Rogers and wife, Jodi, 
and Brooke (Rogers) Hill; great-grandchildren Paiton and Kinley Rogers, 
and Quinlynn Hill; Shelley (Treu) Nondorf and her husband, Bill, of 
Hoxie, KS; grandchildren Samantha (Nondorf) Thibodeau, and Cole Nondorf 
and wife, Allison; great-grandchildren Ava Thibodeau, and Kenzie and 
Kooper Nondorf; Carole (Treu) Clark and her husband, Pete, of Parker, 
CO; grandchildren Caitlin Clark and Connor Clark. 
 A funeral service will be held at the Hoxie United Methodist Church 
on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. Interment in the Hoxie City 
Cemetery will immediately follow the service. Visitation will be at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 
P.M. Family suggests memorials for the Main Street Arts Council or the
 Hoxie United Methodist Church. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Share 
words of comfort for the family at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com 
 Those attending the funeral service are asked to wear a KU or Kansas
 City Royals attire in honor of the passion Betty had for KU basketball 
and the Kansas City Royals baseball.

Betty Jean (Liester) Treu

Viola Ruth Ummen, 96, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Diversicare of
 Larned. She was born on March 4, 1925, at Claflin, to Henry &amp; Anna 
(Christians) Riemann. She married Lester J. Ummen on February 14, 1960, 
at Great Bend. He died December 29, 2000.&nbsp; A lifetime Great Bend 
resident, Ruth was a homemaker for many years.&nbsp;She was a member of 
Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp;At 18 she moved to Kansas City to become a 
"Rosie the Riveter" at the North American Aviation plant during WWII. 
She supported the war effort by sanding airplane wings and delivering 
parts. She returned to the area and worked at various local businesses, 
including Scheufler Supply, as a secretary and bookkeeper. Her pastimes 
included bowling, traveling, water skiing, and quilting. She became a 
full time farm wife and added&nbsp;gardening, genealogy, and painting to her 
hobbies. Ruth especially loved spending time with her family and 
traveling with them to share new adventures. She spent endless hours 
involved with school and church activities, scout activities, and 4-H 
activities to support her children's interests.&nbsp; Survivors 
include, a son, Mark Ummen and wife Tracy (Bellendir) Ummen of 
Springfield, Va.; a daughter, Dr. Karla Eisele of Flatwoods, Ky.; four 
grandchildren, Jessica (Damm) Lamphere, Paul Damm, Christopher Ummen and
 wife Helenna Cunha, and Sarah Ummen; and 3 great grandchildren, Delilah
 Damm, Paul Damm Jr., and Onyx Lamphere. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband, Lester Ummen; and her siblings, Willis 
Riemann, Albert Riemann, Opal Cox, and Mabel Bender.&nbsp; There will 
be no visitation and a Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 
a.m.,&nbsp;Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Great Bend Cemetery 
with&nbsp;Reverend Merle Brockhoff presiding. Memorials have been designated 
to Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635099109003.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Viola Ruth Ummen, 96, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Diversicare of
 Larned. She was born on March 4, 1925, at Claflin, to Henry &amp; Anna 
(Christians) Riemann. She married Lester J. Ummen on February 14, 1960, 
at Great Bend. He died December 29, 2000.&nbsp; A lifetime Great Bend 
resident, Ruth was a homemaker for many years.&nbsp;She was a member of 
Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp;At 18 she moved to Kansas City to become a 
"Rosie the Riveter" at the North American Aviation plant during WWII. 
She supported the war effort by sanding airplane wings and delivering 
parts. She returned to the area and worked at various local businesses, 
including Scheufler Supply, as a secretary and bookkeeper. Her pastimes 
included bowling, traveling, water skiing, and quilting. She became a 
full time farm wife and added&nbsp;gardening, genealogy, and painting to her 
hobbies. Ruth especially loved spending time with her family and 
traveling with them to share new adventures. She spent endless hours 
involved with school and church activities, scout activities, and 4-H 
activities to support her children's interests.&nbsp; Survivors 
include, a son, Mark Ummen and wife Tracy (Bellendir) Ummen of 
Springfield, Va.; a daughter, Dr. Karla Eisele of Flatwoods, Ky.; four 
grandchildren, Jessica (Damm) Lamphere, Paul Damm, Christopher Ummen and
 wife Helenna Cunha, and Sarah Ummen; and 3 great grandchildren, Delilah
 Damm, Paul Damm Jr., and Onyx Lamphere. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband, Lester Ummen; and her siblings, Willis 
Riemann, Albert Riemann, Opal Cox, and Mabel Bender.&nbsp; There will 
be no visitation and a Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 
a.m.,&nbsp;Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Great Bend Cemetery 
with&nbsp;Reverend Merle Brockhoff presiding. Memorials have been designated 
to Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Viola Ruth Ummen

Anthony Henry “Tony” Witt Jr., 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Born in Hays, Kansas on September 23, 1931, to parents, Anthony 
Henry, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Waudby) Witt, Tony grew up in Russell, Kansas 
and graduated from Russell High School in 1949. &nbsp;Following high school, 
he received his Bachelor of Science in Business and ROTC training at the
 University of Kansas in Lawrence. Tony served in the United States Army
 from 1953 to 1955. He met, fell in love and married, Rosanna Berryhill 
on August 9, 1952, in Russell, Kansas. They were blessed with five 
children, Debbie, Julie, Anthony III, Stephen and Rebecca. He worked as a
 farmer on the family’s farm and as an operator and investor in the oil 
and gas industry. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church in Russell and was a third degree Knights of Columbus 
member. He was also a member of the Elk’s Lodge and past president of 
the USD #407 Board of Education. Tony’s wife Rosanna, passed away 
November 6, 2001. He found love a second time in longtime companion, 
Susan Neil. Tony enjoyed farming, reading, golfing, watching the stock 
market, traveling, gardening and KU basketball. Above all, he enjoyed 
spending time with his family.

Tony is survived by his daughters, Julie Witt of Russell, Kansas and 
Debbie (Collins) Tuley of Leawood, Kansas; sons Stephen Witt (Jay 
Andrew) of Houston, Texas, and Anthony Witt III of Russell, Kansas; 
brother Cecil Witt (Karen) of Russell, Kansas; companion Susan Neil of 
Russell, Kansas; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosanna, daughter 
Rebecca Jo, four sisters and grandson Mark Moore. A funeral mass to 
celebrate Tony’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, October 27, 
2021, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. 
Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2021, at 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with a vigil and rosary 
service held at 7:15 P.M., Tuesday night at the mortuary. In lieu of 
customary remembrances, the family requests memorial contributions in 
Tony’s honor be directed to the RCACF-Tony Witt Memorial Fund, sent in 
care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 
67665. Arrangements under the care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 
Russell, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635099049409.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Anthony Henry “Tony” Witt Jr., 90, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021.Born in Hays, Kansas on September 23, 1931, to parents, Anthony 
Henry, Sr. and Ethel Mae (Waudby) Witt, Tony grew up in Russell, Kansas 
and graduated from Russell High School in 1949. &nbsp;Following high school, 
he received his Bachelor of Science in Business and ROTC training at the
 University of Kansas in Lawrence. Tony served in the United States Army
 from 1953 to 1955. He met, fell in love and married, Rosanna Berryhill 
on August 9, 1952, in Russell, Kansas. They were blessed with five 
children, Debbie, Julie, Anthony III, Stephen and Rebecca. He worked as a
 farmer on the family’s farm and as an operator and investor in the oil 
and gas industry. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church in Russell and was a third degree Knights of Columbus 
member. He was also a member of the Elk’s Lodge and past president of 
the USD #407 Board of Education. Tony’s wife Rosanna, passed away 
November 6, 2001. He found love a second time in longtime companion, 
Susan Neil. Tony enjoyed farming, reading, golfing, watching the stock 
market, traveling, gardening and KU basketball. Above all, he enjoyed 
spending time with his family.Tony is survived by his daughters, Julie Witt of Russell, Kansas and 
Debbie (Collins) Tuley of Leawood, Kansas; sons Stephen Witt (Jay 
Andrew) of Houston, Texas, and Anthony Witt III of Russell, Kansas; 
brother Cecil Witt (Karen) of Russell, Kansas; companion Susan Neil of 
Russell, Kansas; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Rosanna, daughter 
Rebecca Jo, four sisters and grandson Mark Moore. A funeral mass to 
celebrate Tony’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, October 27, 
2021, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. 
Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2021, at 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with a vigil and rosary 
service held at 7:15 P.M., Tuesday night at the mortuary. In lieu of 
customary remembrances, the family requests memorial contributions in 
Tony’s honor be directed to the RCACF-Tony Witt Memorial Fund, sent in 
care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 
67665. Arrangements under the care of Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 
Russell, Kansas.

Anthony Henry 'Tony' Witt Jr.

Dale William McConchie, 85 of Plainville, was called to be with his Lord
 and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020, where he was surrounded by 
family at the Wagoner Care Center in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
 Dale was born May 1, 1934, on the Saline River in Ellis County to 
Bill and Stella (Carmichael) McConchie. He was a graduate of Plainville 
High School, and a lifelong resident of the area. Dale was raised by the
 best parents anyone could ask for. His father was a tool dresser in the
 oil fields, in addition to farming and ranching. His mother taught 
school at the Blue Hill one-room schoolhouse; and helped run the family 
farm. As a child, Dale survived renal failure and a long bout illness 
that followed, which required long periods of isolation from sound and 
light. Dale recovered from his illness and isolation, and once his 
health was restored, he eagerly grew into an extrovert and all-around 
“ornery little cuss.” He inherited his father’s love of good jokes and 
pranks, finding himself in trouble from a young age for stunts like 
hissing through the house vents, where his mother was convinced she was 
hearing a snake.
 Dale began his scholastic years in his mother’s classroom. He was 
active in FFA and 4-H, and he grew up to carry on the family tradition 
of farming and ranching. Dale loved to make people laugh, and he would 
spend hours on the tractor thinking up funny stories and pranks to play 
on others. He was convinced he could have been a writer for Johnny 
Carson, if only he’d have written any of it down. Dale was an avid 
hunter, and some of his favorite memories were hunting trips with his 
cousins, his brother-in-law Joe, and his many friends in Rooks and Ellis
 Counties. He hosted many a pheasant hunter from Oklahoma and always 
enjoyed their company. Dale was an encyclopedia of guns and ammunition. 
He had an incredible collection of firearms and was thrilled to share 
this passion with his family and friends, always fabricating something 
he could use for target shooting, and was always quick to remind his 
fellow shooters to treat every gun as a loaded gun.
 Dale was proud to be a Mason with Paradise Lodge #290. He was also a
 proud member of the First Christian Church in Plainville, where he 
married Mary Ann Longnecker in 1965. The union produced four daughters, 
which were the light of his life. Unfortunately, the marriage did not 
have a happy ending, but the tumultuous divorce did provide Dale with an
 abundance of comedic material for years.
 Dale lived a full life and enjoyed simple pleasures. He was always 
the first to help a friend (or stranger) in need. He was quick with a 
humorous and witty response, he considered everyone “his buddy” and he 
could tell stories with the best of them. Target shooting with his 
daughters and friends, collecting guns and ammunition, enjoying a 
delicious meal at B&amp;B, and attending local estate auctions kept Dale
 busy in his retirement years. When Dale had his own equipment auction 
last year, his favorite auctioneer Don Hamit took one look in his shop 
and said, “Dale, I recognize a lot of these items!” The sale was well 
attended, and Dale genuinely enjoyed seeing so many friends, family and 
neighbors, as his equipment and implements found new life with new 
owners.
 Dale enjoyed his last two years living at Brookdale in Hays, where 
he and his dog received exceptional care and attention. Jack Burton, a 
lifelong neighbor, friend, and Brother from the Paradise Lodge, was 
truly a godsend for Dale the last few years. Dale was moved to hospice 
care in Wagoner, Oklahoma earlier this year, where he also received 
excellent care.
 Dale is survived by daughter Amy McConchie of Phoenix, AZ, daughter 
Jennifer Magness and son-in-law Steve Nicholas of Wagoner, OK, daughter 
Erin Holland and son-in-law Tim Holland of Reno, NV, daughter Briar 
McConchie of Kerrville, TX, his three talented grandsons; Trevor (and 
Elise Collingsworth) Magness, Bryce Magness and Jacoby Magness, his 
beloved dog Tater Tot, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
 Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Delma Shoulders, and his best friend Patty Kramer.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 PM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. 
 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be 
made to another provider of excellent care to both Dale and his mother 
Stella; the Meals on Wheels Program with the Plainville Senior Citizen 
Center, 108 S Jefferson St, Plainville, KS 67663. Cards may be sent to 
the family in care of Erin Holland, 16800 Bain Spring Rd, Reno, NV 
89521.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635098970410.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dale William McConchie, 85 of Plainville, was called to be with his Lord
 and Savior on Thursday, March 12, 2020, where he was surrounded by 
family at the Wagoner Care Center in Wagoner, Oklahoma.
 Dale was born May 1, 1934, on the Saline River in Ellis County to 
Bill and Stella (Carmichael) McConchie. He was a graduate of Plainville 
High School, and a lifelong resident of the area. Dale was raised by the
 best parents anyone could ask for. His father was a tool dresser in the
 oil fields, in addition to farming and ranching. His mother taught 
school at the Blue Hill one-room schoolhouse; and helped run the family 
farm. As a child, Dale survived renal failure and a long bout illness 
that followed, which required long periods of isolation from sound and 
light. Dale recovered from his illness and isolation, and once his 
health was restored, he eagerly grew into an extrovert and all-around 
“ornery little cuss.” He inherited his father’s love of good jokes and 
pranks, finding himself in trouble from a young age for stunts like 
hissing through the house vents, where his mother was convinced she was 
hearing a snake.
 Dale began his scholastic years in his mother’s classroom. He was 
active in FFA and 4-H, and he grew up to carry on the family tradition 
of farming and ranching. Dale loved to make people laugh, and he would 
spend hours on the tractor thinking up funny stories and pranks to play 
on others. He was convinced he could have been a writer for Johnny 
Carson, if only he’d have written any of it down. Dale was an avid 
hunter, and some of his favorite memories were hunting trips with his 
cousins, his brother-in-law Joe, and his many friends in Rooks and Ellis
 Counties. He hosted many a pheasant hunter from Oklahoma and always 
enjoyed their company. Dale was an encyclopedia of guns and ammunition. 
He had an incredible collection of firearms and was thrilled to share 
this passion with his family and friends, always fabricating something 
he could use for target shooting, and was always quick to remind his 
fellow shooters to treat every gun as a loaded gun.
 Dale was proud to be a Mason with Paradise Lodge #290. He was also a
 proud member of the First Christian Church in Plainville, where he 
married Mary Ann Longnecker in 1965. The union produced four daughters, 
which were the light of his life. Unfortunately, the marriage did not 
have a happy ending, but the tumultuous divorce did provide Dale with an
 abundance of comedic material for years.
 Dale lived a full life and enjoyed simple pleasures. He was always 
the first to help a friend (or stranger) in need. He was quick with a 
humorous and witty response, he considered everyone “his buddy” and he 
could tell stories with the best of them. Target shooting with his 
daughters and friends, collecting guns and ammunition, enjoying a 
delicious meal at B&amp;B, and attending local estate auctions kept Dale
 busy in his retirement years. When Dale had his own equipment auction 
last year, his favorite auctioneer Don Hamit took one look in his shop 
and said, “Dale, I recognize a lot of these items!” The sale was well 
attended, and Dale genuinely enjoyed seeing so many friends, family and 
neighbors, as his equipment and implements found new life with new 
owners.
 Dale enjoyed his last two years living at Brookdale in Hays, where 
he and his dog received exceptional care and attention. Jack Burton, a 
lifelong neighbor, friend, and Brother from the Paradise Lodge, was 
truly a godsend for Dale the last few years. Dale was moved to hospice 
care in Wagoner, Oklahoma earlier this year, where he also received 
excellent care.
 Dale is survived by daughter Amy McConchie of Phoenix, AZ, daughter 
Jennifer Magness and son-in-law Steve Nicholas of Wagoner, OK, daughter 
Erin Holland and son-in-law Tim Holland of Reno, NV, daughter Briar 
McConchie of Kerrville, TX, his three talented grandsons; Trevor (and 
Elise Collingsworth) Magness, Bryce Magness and Jacoby Magness, his 
beloved dog Tater Tot, and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
 Dale was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Delma Shoulders, and his best friend Patty Kramer.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 1 PM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. 
 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be 
made to another provider of excellent care to both Dale and his mother 
Stella; the Meals on Wheels Program with the Plainville Senior Citizen 
Center, 108 S Jefferson St, Plainville, KS 67663. Cards may be sent to 
the family in care of Erin Holland, 16800 Bain Spring Rd, Reno, NV 
89521.

Dale William McConchie

Judith A. Peavey passed away on October 21, 2021, at the Hays Medical 
Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 79. She was born on May 13, 1942, 
to Delmer and Virginia (Thompson) Carmichael in Hays. She was united in 
marriage to her High School sweetheart, Ronald J. Peavey on August 21, 
1960, at the United Methodist Church in Plainville, Kansas. The couple 
was blessed with three children: Mike, Kelly, and Shelly.
 Judith grew up near the Saline River and attended Turkville School 
up until her 8th grade year when she moved to Plainville and graduated 
with the class of 1960. She attended Fort Hays State for one year before
 returning home and began raising her family and being a big part of the
 ranch operation with her husband. She was a “good work mate” as Ron 
would say, making sure the bills were paid, accounting work was done, 
and the cattle were worked all while raising her three children and 
taking care of the home. She was a hard worker but enjoyed other things 
like knitting and sewing, reading, going on golf trips with her friends 
and attending dances with Ron. Judith also loved shopping, especially 
for new shoes, and visiting with friends and family. Judy was a member 
of the First Christian Church of Plainville and will be remembered as a 
strong, hardworking woman of faith and love for her family.
 She is survived by her husband, Ronald Peavey of the home in 
Plainville; children, Mike (Patti) Peavey of Plainville, KS, Kelly 
(Darrel) Sell of Westminster, MD, and Shelly Westhusin of Hays, KS; 
brother, Wayne (Lynn) Carmichael of Plainville, KS; seven grandchildren,
 Christopher (Nicole) Peavey, Scott (Erin) Peavey, Anna (Blake) 
Schonthaler, Jonathan Westhusin, Stephen (Maura) Sell, Connor (Debbie) 
Sell, and Carolyn (Xavier) Guzman; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
 Judith is preceded in death by her parents, Delmer and Virginia Carmichael; and grandson, Tyler Sell.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 1 PM 
at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Visitation will be held on 
Monday, at the funeral home from 3 PM until 8 PM with Family Receiving 
Friends from 6 PM until 7 PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or the Rooks 
County Health Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral
 Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be 
left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635098891683.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Judith A. Peavey passed away on October 21, 2021, at the Hays Medical 
Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 79. She was born on May 13, 1942, 
to Delmer and Virginia (Thompson) Carmichael in Hays. She was united in 
marriage to her High School sweetheart, Ronald J. Peavey on August 21, 
1960, at the United Methodist Church in Plainville, Kansas. The couple 
was blessed with three children: Mike, Kelly, and Shelly.
 Judith grew up near the Saline River and attended Turkville School 
up until her 8th grade year when she moved to Plainville and graduated 
with the class of 1960. She attended Fort Hays State for one year before
 returning home and began raising her family and being a big part of the
 ranch operation with her husband. She was a “good work mate” as Ron 
would say, making sure the bills were paid, accounting work was done, 
and the cattle were worked all while raising her three children and 
taking care of the home. She was a hard worker but enjoyed other things 
like knitting and sewing, reading, going on golf trips with her friends 
and attending dances with Ron. Judith also loved shopping, especially 
for new shoes, and visiting with friends and family. Judy was a member 
of the First Christian Church of Plainville and will be remembered as a 
strong, hardworking woman of faith and love for her family.
 She is survived by her husband, Ronald Peavey of the home in 
Plainville; children, Mike (Patti) Peavey of Plainville, KS, Kelly 
(Darrel) Sell of Westminster, MD, and Shelly Westhusin of Hays, KS; 
brother, Wayne (Lynn) Carmichael of Plainville, KS; seven grandchildren,
 Christopher (Nicole) Peavey, Scott (Erin) Peavey, Anna (Blake) 
Schonthaler, Jonathan Westhusin, Stephen (Maura) Sell, Connor (Debbie) 
Sell, and Carolyn (Xavier) Guzman; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
 Judith is preceded in death by her parents, Delmer and Virginia Carmichael; and grandson, Tyler Sell.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 1 PM 
at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Visitation will be held on 
Monday, at the funeral home from 3 PM until 8 PM with Family Receiving 
Friends from 6 PM until 7 PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or the Rooks 
County Health Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral
 Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be 
left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

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