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

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

Anna Flax

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

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

Joan M. Kline

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Peggy Alice Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Larry B. Ackerman

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

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

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

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

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

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

James G. 'Jim' Leiker

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

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

Donald L. Harrison

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Eunice L. North

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

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

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

Kirby Allen Wade

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dorothy 'Dee' D. White

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Helen Ruth Ziegler

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

An obituary is pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

James Robert Lewis, 48 passed away November 2, 2021, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born October 22, 1973, in Greensburg, KS, the son of James 
Randall and Marilyn Kay Wining Lewis; he’s been a Larned resident since 
1989 and was a truck driver.

He loved riding motorcycles and side by sides, spending time 
outdoors, fishing, shooting and always enjoyed watching movies and 
spending time with his family.

Survivors include; his father and step-mother, Randy and Linda Lewis,
 Larned; his step-dad, Ron Smith, Larned; three daughters, Macee Lewis, 
Larned, Jamie &nbsp;(Brittni) Lewis, Hoisington, Brandi Lewis, Larned; a 
sister, Wendy (Miguel) Ibarra, Larned, an uncle, Robert Wining, Wichita,
 a step-sister, Donna (Richard) Moore, Fort Worth, Texas; two 
step-brothers, Daniel (Kamlay) Davis, Liberal, Dale (Kristen) Davis, 
Salem, OR, two grandchildren, Haeven and Hazel and his niece and nephew,
 Carlos and Selena Ibarra.

He was preceded in death by; his mother, Marilyn Smith.

Service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be given too the James Robert Lewis Memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James Robert Lewis, 48 passed away November 2, 2021, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.He was born October 22, 1973, in Greensburg, KS, the son of James 
Randall and Marilyn Kay Wining Lewis; he’s been a Larned resident since 
1989 and was a truck driver.He loved riding motorcycles and side by sides, spending time 
outdoors, fishing, shooting and always enjoyed watching movies and 
spending time with his family.Survivors include; his father and step-mother, Randy and Linda Lewis,
 Larned; his step-dad, Ron Smith, Larned; three daughters, Macee Lewis, 
Larned, Jamie &nbsp;(Brittni) Lewis, Hoisington, Brandi Lewis, Larned; a 
sister, Wendy (Miguel) Ibarra, Larned, an uncle, Robert Wining, Wichita,
 a step-sister, Donna (Richard) Moore, Fort Worth, Texas; two 
step-brothers, Daniel (Kamlay) Davis, Liberal, Dale (Kristen) Davis, 
Salem, OR, two grandchildren, Haeven and Hazel and his niece and nephew,
 Carlos and Selena Ibarra.He was preceded in death by; his mother, Marilyn Smith.Service arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.Memorials may be given too the James Robert Lewis Memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

James Robert Lewis

Mary Lou Schlick, age 79, passed away October 31st, 2021 at KU Medical 
Center in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by her loving family. She was
 born August 20th, 1942 in Grainfield, KS in their family home. She grew
 up near Leoville, KS and was the third of five children, which included
 Jim Herl, Lee Herl, Bill Herl and Pat Herl.
 MaryLou graduated from Leoville Rural High School in 1961. After 
graduation, she worked at the hospital in Atwood, Kansas. She met the 
love of her life, Roger Schlick at the wedding of Elmer and Bernadine 
Rietcheck.
 On December 1st, 1962, MaryLou was united in marriage to Roger 
Schlick. They lived in Hoxie and were blessed with three children, 
daughter Sandy, son Kelly and daughter Colette. 
 MaryLou’s passions were her faith, family and her community. Roger 
and MaryLou quietly gave of their time, talent and treasure. From 
welcoming new people to town, to opening their home when someone was in 
need, to caring for the sick, Marylou always did so with her love of 
Jesus in mind and heart.
 MaryLou was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church. She was a 
Eucharistic Minister, Rosary Leader, Sodality member, RCIA Leader, Totus
 Tuus volunteer, Prayer in Action and Bible Study Leader for the youth 
group.
 MaryLou is survived by her husband, Roger, their three children and 7
 grandchildren. Sandy Morocco (Sara) of Wichita, KS, Kelly &amp; Tracy 
Schlick (Abby &amp; Adam) of Omaha, NE and Jim &amp; Colette Dryden 
(Logan, Lexi, Lani &amp; Laci) of Wichita, KS. 
 She is proceeded in death by her parents Jack &amp; Anna Herl, brother Jim Herl and brother Lee Herl.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, November 8, 2021, 
10:30 A.M., at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas. 
Interment will immediately follow the service in The St. Frances Cabrini
 Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 
P.M. Vigil and Rosary Service will immediately follow the visitation at
 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests 
memorials to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church or Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO 
Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com	
 Her legacy is….. she rejoiced with us in our happy times and she 
cried with us in our sorrow. Through it all and most importantly she 
definitely prayed for us.

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 </figure>Mary Lou Schlick, age 79, passed away October 31st, 2021 at KU Medical 
Center in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by her loving family. She was
 born August 20th, 1942 in Grainfield, KS in their family home. She grew
 up near Leoville, KS and was the third of five children, which included
 Jim Herl, Lee Herl, Bill Herl and Pat Herl.
 MaryLou graduated from Leoville Rural High School in 1961. After 
graduation, she worked at the hospital in Atwood, Kansas. She met the 
love of her life, Roger Schlick at the wedding of Elmer and Bernadine 
Rietcheck.
 On December 1st, 1962, MaryLou was united in marriage to Roger 
Schlick. They lived in Hoxie and were blessed with three children, 
daughter Sandy, son Kelly and daughter Colette. 
 MaryLou’s passions were her faith, family and her community. Roger 
and MaryLou quietly gave of their time, talent and treasure. From 
welcoming new people to town, to opening their home when someone was in 
need, to caring for the sick, Marylou always did so with her love of 
Jesus in mind and heart.
 MaryLou was a member of St. Frances Cabrini Church. She was a 
Eucharistic Minister, Rosary Leader, Sodality member, RCIA Leader, Totus
 Tuus volunteer, Prayer in Action and Bible Study Leader for the youth 
group.
 MaryLou is survived by her husband, Roger, their three children and 7
 grandchildren. Sandy Morocco (Sara) of Wichita, KS, Kelly &amp; Tracy 
Schlick (Abby &amp; Adam) of Omaha, NE and Jim &amp; Colette Dryden 
(Logan, Lexi, Lani &amp; Laci) of Wichita, KS. 
 She is proceeded in death by her parents Jack &amp; Anna Herl, brother Jim Herl and brother Lee Herl.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, November 8, 2021, 
10:30 A.M., at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas. 
Interment will immediately follow the service in The St. Frances Cabrini
 Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas on Sunday, November 7, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 
P.M. Vigil and Rosary Service will immediately follow the visitation at
 7:00 P.M. at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests 
memorials to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church or Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO 
Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com	
 Her legacy is….. she rejoiced with us in our happy times and she 
cried with us in our sorrow. Through it all and most importantly she 
definitely prayed for us.

Mary Lou (Herl) Schlick

Donald Jean Hurst, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home.

He was born April 9, 1929, in Rural 
Rawlins County, Kansas the son of Aubra and Hazel (Riblett) Hurst.&nbsp; He 
was a 1947 graduate of Atwood High School.&nbsp; He graduated from Fort Hays 
State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1957 and a Master’s Degree 
in Education and Education Administration in 1960.&nbsp; On September 1, 1951,&nbsp; he was united in marriage to Viola R. Heaton and they were married 70 
years.&nbsp; 

Don served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean 
Conflict.&nbsp; He taught in rural schools in Rawlins and Decatur Counties, 
and in Atwood and Hays.&nbsp; He was principal of Lincoln Elementary School 
and was then hired as the first Assistant Superintendent of Schools for 
USD 489 in 1966 and also served as the Director of K-12 Curriculum 
Development and Director of Special Education, retiring in June of 1992 
after 36 years in the district.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hays First 
United Methodist Church, a life member of the National Association of 
Elementary School Principals, and served as president of several 
organizations including the Kansas Association of Supervision and 
Curriculum Development, Hays Rotary Club, and the FHSU Chapter of Phi 
Delta Kappa education fraternity where he was a charter member.&nbsp; Don was
 a 71-year member of the Masonic Fraternity, Atwood Lodge #164.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed volunteering at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

Survivors include his wife Viola, two 
sons: James Hurst and wife Terri, Douglas Hurst, seven daughters: 
Margaret “Jodi” Brungardt, Beverly “Jill” Schuckman, Joyce Klaus and 
husband Al, DJ Hurst, Connie Hurst-Bayless and husband Ben, Ardie Hurst,
 and Marsha Stremel and husband Cary, two sisters: Betty Beckley and 
Shirley Most, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 
great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sisters: Nellie Hurst, Euella Erickson, Florine Vernon, 
Pauline Olsen, and Nora Bearley, his brothers: John Hurst and Francis 
Hurst, and two grandchildren: Janice Schuckman and Cambry Dinkel.

Funeral services were Wednesday, 
November 3, 2021, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig 
Hauschild and Matt Dumler officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Masonic Funeral 
Rites by the Atwood Masonic Lodge followed in Fort Hays Memorial 
Gardens.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Hays First United Methodist 
Church Education Department or to the Fort Hays State University 
Education Department, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald Jean Hurst, 92, Hays, died Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at his home.He was born April 9, 1929, in Rural 
Rawlins County, Kansas the son of Aubra and Hazel (Riblett) Hurst.&nbsp; He 
was a 1947 graduate of Atwood High School.&nbsp; He graduated from Fort Hays 
State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1957 and a Master’s Degree 
in Education and Education Administration in 1960.&nbsp; On September 1, 1951,&nbsp; he was united in marriage to Viola R. Heaton and they were married 70 
years.&nbsp; Don served in the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean 
Conflict.&nbsp; He taught in rural schools in Rawlins and Decatur Counties, 
and in Atwood and Hays.&nbsp; He was principal of Lincoln Elementary School 
and was then hired as the first Assistant Superintendent of Schools for 
USD 489 in 1966 and also served as the Director of K-12 Curriculum 
Development and Director of Special Education, retiring in June of 1992 
after 36 years in the district.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hays First 
United Methodist Church, a life member of the National Association of 
Elementary School Principals, and served as president of several 
organizations including the Kansas Association of Supervision and 
Curriculum Development, Hays Rotary Club, and the FHSU Chapter of Phi 
Delta Kappa education fraternity where he was a charter member.&nbsp; Don was
 a 71-year member of the Masonic Fraternity, Atwood Lodge #164.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed volunteering at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.Survivors include his wife Viola, two 
sons: James Hurst and wife Terri, Douglas Hurst, seven daughters: 
Margaret “Jodi” Brungardt, Beverly “Jill” Schuckman, Joyce Klaus and 
husband Al, DJ Hurst, Connie Hurst-Bayless and husband Ben, Ardie Hurst,
 and Marsha Stremel and husband Cary, two sisters: Betty Beckley and 
Shirley Most, and many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and 
great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sisters: Nellie Hurst, Euella Erickson, Florine Vernon, 
Pauline Olsen, and Nora Bearley, his brothers: John Hurst and Francis 
Hurst, and two grandchildren: Janice Schuckman and Cambry Dinkel.Funeral services were Wednesday, 
November 3, 2021, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig 
Hauschild and Matt Dumler officiating.&nbsp; Burial with Masonic Funeral 
Rites by the Atwood Masonic Lodge followed in Fort Hays Memorial 
Gardens.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Hays First United Methodist 
Church Education Department or to the Fort Hays State University 
Education Department, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald Jean Hurst

Thomas Gene Cook, 63, of Russell, Kansas, son of Bob and Norma Gene Cook, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 10, 
2021 at Otterbein United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Visitation will be held from
 9:30 AM to Services, Wednesday morning at the Church. 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas Gene Cook, 63, of Russell, Kansas, son of Bob and Norma Gene Cook, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, November 10, 
2021 at Otterbein United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Visitation will be held from
 9:30 AM to Services, Wednesday morning at the Church. 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

Thomas G. Cook

Marietta Theresa Kamas was born on Saturday, August 14th, 1926, to Carl and Mary (Baumstimler) Koerner in Hays, Kansas. She passed away on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 95.

Marietta was one of three children born to Carl and Mary and 
she spent her early years in Hays, Kansas. She moved to Denver in her 
20s where she worked as a telephone operator. She met Stan Kamas 
during this time and they fell in love. They were married on March 13th,
 1949, in Denver. Together their raised four children, Tracy, Garry, 
Sherri, and Rob. In 1957, they moved to Boulder where they raised their 
family. She moved to Lafayette after her husband passed away in 1998.

Marietta was an incredibly talented cross-stitcher and won 
awards for this talent. She created hundreds of beautiful pieces for 
family and friends. Marietta was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. 
She will be remembered for her kindness and the pieces she so carefully 
created will be cherished for many years to come.

Marietta is preceded in death by her loving husband, Stan 
Kamas; her parents, Mary and Carl Koerner of Hays, KS and Denver, CO 
respectively; her brother, Jak Koerner of Benicia, CA; her sister, 
Kathleen Hilgers of Surprise, AZ; and son-in-law, Dave Shinkle of 
Windsor, CO. 

She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Cliff) Tuttle of 
Broomfield, CO; her son, Garry (Cheryl) Kamas of Lafayette, CO, their 
daughter, Candis (Ian) Hunter and their two sons, David and Graham; and 
their son Kyle (Ashley) Kamas and their daughters, Aurelia and Khloe; by
 her daughter, Sherri Shinkle of Windsor, CO, her children Erik Shinkle,
 Tyler Shinkle, Swoti (Eric) Wise, and Kanchana Shinkle; and by her son,
 Rob (Susie) Kamas of Longmont, CO, their children, Justin Kamas (Erin 
Rummel) and their son, Kase; Tiffany (Russ) Hebert and their son 
Stephen.

A private visitation and graveside service will be held to lay Marietta to rest.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636119217866.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marietta Theresa Kamas was born on Saturday, August 14th, 1926, to Carl and Mary (Baumstimler) Koerner in Hays, Kansas. She passed away on Sunday, October 31st, 2021 in Denver, Colorado at the age of 95.Marietta was one of three children born to Carl and Mary and 
she spent her early years in Hays, Kansas. She moved to Denver in her 
20s where she worked as a telephone operator. She met Stan Kamas 
during this time and they fell in love. They were married on March 13th,
 1949, in Denver. Together their raised four children, Tracy, Garry, 
Sherri, and Rob. In 1957, they moved to Boulder where they raised their 
family. She moved to Lafayette after her husband passed away in 1998.Marietta was an incredibly talented cross-stitcher and won 
awards for this talent. She created hundreds of beautiful pieces for 
family and friends. Marietta was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker. 
She will be remembered for her kindness and the pieces she so carefully 
created will be cherished for many years to come.Marietta is preceded in death by her loving husband, Stan 
Kamas; her parents, Mary and Carl Koerner of Hays, KS and Denver, CO 
respectively; her brother, Jak Koerner of Benicia, CA; her sister, 
Kathleen Hilgers of Surprise, AZ; and son-in-law, Dave Shinkle of 
Windsor, CO. She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (Cliff) Tuttle of 
Broomfield, CO; her son, Garry (Cheryl) Kamas of Lafayette, CO, their 
daughter, Candis (Ian) Hunter and their two sons, David and Graham; and 
their son Kyle (Ashley) Kamas and their daughters, Aurelia and Khloe; by
 her daughter, Sherri Shinkle of Windsor, CO, her children Erik Shinkle,
 Tyler Shinkle, Swoti (Eric) Wise, and Kanchana Shinkle; and by her son,
 Rob (Susie) Kamas of Longmont, CO, their children, Justin Kamas (Erin 
Rummel) and their son, Kase; Tiffany (Russ) Hebert and their son 
Stephen.A private visitation and graveside service will be held to lay Marietta to rest.

Marietta Theresa Kamas

Nola Ruth Seidel Van Scyoc, 95, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away 
November 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born January 13, 1926, 
in Tipton, Kan., to Charles Jacob Seidel and Esther Elise Zimmerman 
Seidel. She earned her bachelor's degree at Fort Hays State 
University (Kansas) and served as Assistant to the Director of Secondary
 Education for a period. At various times, Nola was a teacher, 
secretary, librarian, Sunday School teacher, scout leader, volunteer, 
and tutor, but most of all, she enjoyed being a homemaker and 
participating in family activities. She was a member of St. John's 
Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her 
husband of 60 years, Leo Ledgerwood Van Scyoc; a son-in-law, John Gordon
 Holcomb of Fayetteville; a step-grandson, Walter Aidan Robinson of 
Fayetteville; three brothers, Walter Seidel of Phillipsburg, Kan., 
Donald Seidel of Duluth, Ga., Eugene Seidel of Tipton, Kan.; and two 
sisters, Elna Germer of Hebron, Neb., and Vera Anne Hemphill of Lincoln,
 Neb. Nola is survived by two daughters, Joyce V. Van Scyoc Bocksnick
 and her husband, John of Willow Spring, N.C., and Carol E. Van Scyoc 
and her husband, Walter Robinson of Fayetteville; two sons, Eric L. Van 
Scyoc and his wife, Jo Ann, of Bay Village, Ohio, and Karl C. Van Scyoc 
and his wife, Brenda of Magnolia, Texas; six grandchildren, Hans 
Bocksnick and wife Megan of Charleston, S.C. (John Robert, Benjamin, 
Rosalie); Roger Bocksnick and wife, Regrin of Pacifica, Calif. (Amelia);
 Joseph Holcomb and wife Bhakti of Fayetteville (Maya, Leo); Jade 
Holcomb Cameron and husband Anthony of Goshen, Ark. (Abram, Audrey); 
Piper Van Scyoc Wakefield and husband, Benjamin of Cleveland, Ohio 
(Oliver); and Mary Ruth Van Scyoc of Magnolia, Texas; a 
step-granddaughter Amy Robinson Wilkes and husband Jessie of Huntsville,
 Ark. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 
Township Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 or the UA Foundation - Leo and 
Nola Van Scyoc Award in English, 333 Kimpel Hall, University of 
Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701

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 </figure>Nola Ruth Seidel Van Scyoc, 95, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away 
November 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. She was born January 13, 1926, 
in Tipton, Kan., to Charles Jacob Seidel and Esther Elise Zimmerman 
Seidel. She earned her bachelor's degree at Fort Hays State 
University (Kansas) and served as Assistant to the Director of Secondary
 Education for a period. At various times, Nola was a teacher, 
secretary, librarian, Sunday School teacher, scout leader, volunteer, 
and tutor, but most of all, she enjoyed being a homemaker and 
participating in family activities. She was a member of St. John's 
Lutheran Church in Fayetteville. She was preceded in death by her 
husband of 60 years, Leo Ledgerwood Van Scyoc; a son-in-law, John Gordon
 Holcomb of Fayetteville; a step-grandson, Walter Aidan Robinson of 
Fayetteville; three brothers, Walter Seidel of Phillipsburg, Kan., 
Donald Seidel of Duluth, Ga., Eugene Seidel of Tipton, Kan.; and two 
sisters, Elna Germer of Hebron, Neb., and Vera Anne Hemphill of Lincoln,
 Neb. Nola is survived by two daughters, Joyce V. Van Scyoc Bocksnick
 and her husband, John of Willow Spring, N.C., and Carol E. Van Scyoc 
and her husband, Walter Robinson of Fayetteville; two sons, Eric L. Van 
Scyoc and his wife, Jo Ann, of Bay Village, Ohio, and Karl C. Van Scyoc 
and his wife, Brenda of Magnolia, Texas; six grandchildren, Hans 
Bocksnick and wife Megan of Charleston, S.C. (John Robert, Benjamin, 
Rosalie); Roger Bocksnick and wife, Regrin of Pacifica, Calif. (Amelia);
 Joseph Holcomb and wife Bhakti of Fayetteville (Maya, Leo); Jade 
Holcomb Cameron and husband Anthony of Goshen, Ark. (Abram, Audrey); 
Piper Van Scyoc Wakefield and husband, Benjamin of Cleveland, Ohio 
(Oliver); and Mary Ruth Van Scyoc of Magnolia, Texas; a 
step-granddaughter Amy Robinson Wilkes and husband Jessie of Huntsville,
 Ark. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church, 2730 E. 
Township Road, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701 or the UA Foundation - Leo and 
Nola Van Scyoc Award in English, 333 Kimpel Hall, University of 
Arkansas, Fayetteville, Ark. 72701

Nola Ruth Van Scyoc

Robyn Renee Appel, 57, passed away November 2, 2021 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born July 6, 1964 in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Johnnie 
D. and Kathleen “Kathy” A. Grumbein Appel.&nbsp; Robyn was friendly and full 
of energy.&nbsp; She would greet you with a hug, kiss, and pat!&nbsp; She loved 
babies, animals, (although all animals were “cats”) her stuffed animals,
 helping in the kitchen and going for car rides.&nbsp; She liked to laugh, be
 the center of attention and would get very excited about special 
occasions, especially if it was centered around her.&nbsp;

Robyn was mostly non-verbal and used sign language often to 
communicate. She struggled and often was frustrated trying to express 
her feelings.

Survivors include: two brothers, Mike (Phyllis) Appel, Dodge city and
 John Pat Appel, Topeka; three nephews, Jeremy (Ashley) Appel, Jetmore, 
Josh Appel, Mason City, IA, Caleb Appel, Topeka; niece, Amy (Jon) 
Eilert, Beloit and six great nieces and nephews, Korbin, Colt, Quinn, 
Callie, Kassidy, Cambryn and lots of friends.&nbsp; She will be greatly 
missed by all her caregivers and roommates who always looked out for 
her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Kathy Appel

Graveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Pathways ResCare in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636059359974.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robyn Renee Appel, 57, passed away November 2, 2021 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.She was born July 6, 1964 in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Johnnie 
D. and Kathleen “Kathy” A. Grumbein Appel.&nbsp; Robyn was friendly and full 
of energy.&nbsp; She would greet you with a hug, kiss, and pat!&nbsp; She loved 
babies, animals, (although all animals were “cats”) her stuffed animals,
 helping in the kitchen and going for car rides.&nbsp; She liked to laugh, be
 the center of attention and would get very excited about special 
occasions, especially if it was centered around her.&nbsp;Robyn was mostly non-verbal and used sign language often to 
communicate. She struggled and often was frustrated trying to express 
her feelings.Survivors include: two brothers, Mike (Phyllis) Appel, Dodge city and
 John Pat Appel, Topeka; three nephews, Jeremy (Ashley) Appel, Jetmore, 
Josh Appel, Mason City, IA, Caleb Appel, Topeka; niece, Amy (Jon) 
Eilert, Beloit and six great nieces and nephews, Korbin, Colt, Quinn, 
Callie, Kassidy, Cambryn and lots of friends.&nbsp; She will be greatly 
missed by all her caregivers and roommates who always looked out for 
her.She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Kathy AppelGraveside service will be 2:30 p.m. Monday, November 8, 2021 at Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Pathways ResCare in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robyn Renee Appel

Walter Franklin McCormick Jr. was born November 28, 1934, in Muskogee, 
OK. He passed away October 6, 2021, in Lenora, KS at the age of 86.
 Walter married Stella Louise Porter on July 17, 1971, in Reno, NV. He
 worked as a truck driver, hauling for Hanes Industry. Walter enjoyed 
visiting family and friends before the long trips became too painful.
 Walter was preceded by his parents, wife, Stella, daughter, Debby 
Smith, sons, Johnny and Kenny Northern and siblings: Eileen, Orlen, and 
Skip. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Jones of Lenora, and Dee 
Pepper of Shawnee, OK; son, Arther Northern of Phoenix, AZ; 
grandchildren: Mathew, Crystal, BJ, Vincent, Cortina, Nichole, Dalton, 
Taylor, Ashley, Nicholas, Casey, Garrett, and Ariahne, and 10 
great-grandchildren.
 Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, KS. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636046242886.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Walter Franklin McCormick Jr. was born November 28, 1934, in Muskogee, 
OK. He passed away October 6, 2021, in Lenora, KS at the age of 86.
 Walter married Stella Louise Porter on July 17, 1971, in Reno, NV. He
 worked as a truck driver, hauling for Hanes Industry. Walter enjoyed 
visiting family and friends before the long trips became too painful.
 Walter was preceded by his parents, wife, Stella, daughter, Debby 
Smith, sons, Johnny and Kenny Northern and siblings: Eileen, Orlen, and 
Skip. He is survived by his daughters, Donna Jones of Lenora, and Dee 
Pepper of Shawnee, OK; son, Arther Northern of Phoenix, AZ; 
grandchildren: Mathew, Crystal, BJ, Vincent, Cortina, Nichole, Dalton, 
Taylor, Ashley, Nicholas, Casey, Garrett, and Ariahne, and 10 
great-grandchildren.
 Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton, KS. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Walter Franklin McCormick Jr.

Patricia Ann (Stapp) Wurm, 81, was born October 13, 1940, to Forrest and 
Nadine (Leopold) Stapp in Wilsonville, NE. Later raised by her 
stepfather Alva Van Vleet and Nadine. Patricia passed away on October 
31, 2021, at Ridgewood Care and Rehab in Seward, NE. 
 She attended school in Danbury, NE. After graduation she went to 
Secretarial School in Denver. On February 2, 1961, she married Dennis 
Wurm in Danbury at the home of her parents. They moved around some but 
lived most of their married life in Oberlin, KS. 
 She was an EMT for Decatur County for many years. Pat also filled in
 at the schools and courthouse in the janitorial department, she 
volunteered at the Senior Center and drove the meal site bus before 
suffering a stroke in 2019. That’s when she moved to Ridgewood Care and 
Rehab in Seward, NE. 
 She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS for 
many years. She enjoyed going to Bible study and visiting with people. 
She liked to go dancing and put puzzles together in her spare time. She 
especially enjoyed spending time with her family. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and husband, Dennis.
 Survived by her sons: Charles (Sharon) Wurm of Staplehurst, NE and 
Kevin Wurm of Hyannis, NE; brother: Robert (Sandy) Stapp of Danbury, NE;
 grandchildren: Malorie (Shane Ratkovec) Gregory of David City, NE, 
Kiefer Wurm of Lincoln, NE, Aaron Wurm of Lincoln, NE, Chris Wurm of 
Mullen, NE and Jeremiah Wurm of Mullen, NE; great grandchildren: 
Savannah Gregory, Jackson Gregory, Harley Wurm, Harper Wurm, Calista 
Ratkovec, Riley Ratkovec, Logan Ratkovec, Liliana Ratkovec and Taevyn 
Wurm.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Patricia-Ann-Wurm?obId=22995922#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia Ann (Stapp) Wurm, 81, was born October 13, 1940, to Forrest and 
Nadine (Leopold) Stapp in Wilsonville, NE. Later raised by her 
stepfather Alva Van Vleet and Nadine. Patricia passed away on October 
31, 2021, at Ridgewood Care and Rehab in Seward, NE. 
 She attended school in Danbury, NE. After graduation she went to 
Secretarial School in Denver. On February 2, 1961, she married Dennis 
Wurm in Danbury at the home of her parents. They moved around some but 
lived most of their married life in Oberlin, KS. 
 She was an EMT for Decatur County for many years. Pat also filled in
 at the schools and courthouse in the janitorial department, she 
volunteered at the Senior Center and drove the meal site bus before 
suffering a stroke in 2019. That’s when she moved to Ridgewood Care and 
Rehab in Seward, NE. 
 She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS for 
many years. She enjoyed going to Bible study and visiting with people. 
She liked to go dancing and put puzzles together in her spare time. She 
especially enjoyed spending time with her family. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, and husband, Dennis.
 Survived by her sons: Charles (Sharon) Wurm of Staplehurst, NE and 
Kevin Wurm of Hyannis, NE; brother: Robert (Sandy) Stapp of Danbury, NE;
 grandchildren: Malorie (Shane Ratkovec) Gregory of David City, NE, 
Kiefer Wurm of Lincoln, NE, Aaron Wurm of Lincoln, NE, Chris Wurm of 
Mullen, NE and Jeremiah Wurm of Mullen, NE; great grandchildren: 
Savannah Gregory, Jackson Gregory, Harley Wurm, Harper Wurm, Calista 
Ratkovec, Riley Ratkovec, Logan Ratkovec, Liliana Ratkovec and Taevyn 
Wurm.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Patricia-Ann-Wurm?obId=22995922#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Patricia Ann (Stapp) Wurm

Steven Wesley Elling, 47, of Olathe, KS, passed away Monday, November 
1st, 2021, at his home. He was born August 9th, 1974, to Henry LaVon 
Elling and Grace (Colson) Kauk. 
Steven graduated from Colby High School in 1992. After graduation he 
attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Kansas City, MO where he 
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering 
Technology in 1997. 
He was a freelance computer programmer and I.T. tech for several major companies. 
In June 2005, he married Elaine Gaither. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Von &amp; Mildred 
Elling and Leamon &amp; Edna Colson; and brother Henry Leamon Elling. 
He is survived by his father Henry LaVon Elling, of Colby, KS; mother 
and step-father Grace and Stan Kauk, Colby, KS; brother James (Shauna) 
Elling, Colby, KS; sister Martha (Steve) Plotner, Hays, KS; 
sister-in-law Sonia (Darin) Elling-Snyder, Colby, KS; former spouse 
Elaine Gaither, Gardner, KS; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, 
uncles and friends. 
Visitation is from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, November 7th, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 
8th, 2021 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby with burial immediately following 
at Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials are suggested to the family to go 
towards mental health care services and may be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.  Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Steven Wesley Elling, 47, of Olathe, KS, passed away Monday, November 
1st, 2021, at his home. He was born August 9th, 1974, to Henry LaVon 
Elling and Grace (Colson) Kauk. 
Steven graduated from Colby High School in 1992. After graduation he 
attended DeVry Institute of Technology in Kansas City, MO where he 
graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering 
Technology in 1997. 
He was a freelance computer programmer and I.T. tech for several major companies. 
In June 2005, he married Elaine Gaither. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Von &amp; Mildred 
Elling and Leamon &amp; Edna Colson; and brother Henry Leamon Elling. 
He is survived by his father Henry LaVon Elling, of Colby, KS; mother 
and step-father Grace and Stan Kauk, Colby, KS; brother James (Shauna) 
Elling, Colby, KS; sister Martha (Steve) Plotner, Hays, KS; 
sister-in-law Sonia (Darin) Elling-Snyder, Colby, KS; former spouse 
Elaine Gaither, Gardner, KS; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, 
uncles and friends. 
Visitation is from 3-5 p.m. Sunday, November 7th, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 
8th, 2021 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby with burial immediately following 
at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the family to go 
towards mental health care services and may be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Steven Wesley Elling

Homer Eugene Stepanek was born to Harrison and Amelia (Kiefer) on Aug. 6, 1934, the 8th of 11 children. 
 He graduated from Buchanan High School, Troy, MO, in 1952. After 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He has 
remained a Marine – proud of his country and the flag.
 He attended the University of MO majoring in Agriculture. He worked
 for Missouri University Extension Service for 10 years as a Balanced 
Farming and Livestock Agent.
 In 1963 he married Mary Lou Vaughn in Boonville, Mo where both were working for the University Extension Service.
 Two boys joined the family – Randy in 1964 and Rick in 1966.
 In 1972 the family moved to a small farm near Cainsville, MO where 
they engaged in raising livestock and made improvements on the family 
farm.
 In 1986 Homer and Mary Lou left Northern MO for the Navajo Indian 
Reservation. Receiving his license credentials after attending Trinity 
Bible College in Ellendale, ND, in 1990, they returned to the Navajo 
Reservation, pastoring in Gallup, NM and working at Navajo Ministries in
 Farmington, NM. For 14 years, they shared the Good News and love of 
Jesus.
 Homer had the privilege and honor of marrying his two sons – Randy and Shana Jolliff and Rick and Alice Batson.
 After returning to Missouri in 2000, he and Mary Lou settled in Easton, Mo.
 With a mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus, he served as a 
volunteer in Corrections for 16 years at Western MO Correctional Center,
 Cameron, MO and Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center 
in St. Joseph, MO.
 Homer is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; sons, Randy 
(Shana) Hillsboro, KS, and Rick (Alice) Easton, MO; brothers, Earl 
(Annette) Stepanek, O’Fallon, Oscar Stepanek, O’Fallon; sisters, Kitty 
Powell, Siletz, OR, Melva Huber, Troy, MO; sister-in-law, Virginia 
Stepanek, Escondido, CA, Earlene Vaughn, Maysville, Noma Vaughn, 
Maysville, MO, and Betty Vaughn, Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Heather 
Christner (Aaron) Lehigh, KS, Aaron (Hannah) Stepanek, Wichita, KS, 
Jonathan (Lindsey) Stepanek, Hays, KS, Ryan Stepanek, Newton, KS; 4 
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
 Preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Amelia Stepanek; 3 
brothers, Harry, Elmer and Leroy; 3 sisters, Mildred Stepanek, Ruth 
Swafford, and Virginia Harrell.
 Homer enjoyed being outdoors in God’s creation, having several 
black Lab dogs and his pet chickens that enjoyed spending time with him.
 His real passion was sharing with those he came in contact with the love that Jesus had for each who would come to Him.
 He left this world for his eternal home in heaven on October 31, 2021 at the age of 87.
 Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home 
&amp; Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. 
Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests donations to Four Corners Home for Children, P.O. 
Box 1230, Farmington, NM 87499. Online guest book and obituary at 
www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636034365622.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Homer Eugene Stepanek was born to Harrison and Amelia (Kiefer) on Aug. 6, 1934, the 8th of 11 children. 
 He graduated from Buchanan High School, Troy, MO, in 1952. After 
high school, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He has 
remained a Marine – proud of his country and the flag.
 He attended the University of MO majoring in Agriculture. He worked
 for Missouri University Extension Service for 10 years as a Balanced 
Farming and Livestock Agent.
 In 1963 he married Mary Lou Vaughn in Boonville, Mo where both were working for the University Extension Service.
 Two boys joined the family – Randy in 1964 and Rick in 1966.
 In 1972 the family moved to a small farm near Cainsville, MO where 
they engaged in raising livestock and made improvements on the family 
farm.
 In 1986 Homer and Mary Lou left Northern MO for the Navajo Indian 
Reservation. Receiving his license credentials after attending Trinity 
Bible College in Ellendale, ND, in 1990, they returned to the Navajo 
Reservation, pastoring in Gallup, NM and working at Navajo Ministries in
 Farmington, NM. For 14 years, they shared the Good News and love of 
Jesus.
 Homer had the privilege and honor of marrying his two sons – Randy and Shana Jolliff and Rick and Alice Batson.
 After returning to Missouri in 2000, he and Mary Lou settled in Easton, Mo.
 With a mission of sharing the Gospel of Jesus, he served as a 
volunteer in Corrections for 16 years at Western MO Correctional Center,
 Cameron, MO and Western Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center 
in St. Joseph, MO.
 Homer is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Lou; sons, Randy 
(Shana) Hillsboro, KS, and Rick (Alice) Easton, MO; brothers, Earl 
(Annette) Stepanek, O’Fallon, Oscar Stepanek, O’Fallon; sisters, Kitty 
Powell, Siletz, OR, Melva Huber, Troy, MO; sister-in-law, Virginia 
Stepanek, Escondido, CA, Earlene Vaughn, Maysville, Noma Vaughn, 
Maysville, MO, and Betty Vaughn, Columbia, MO; grandchildren, Heather 
Christner (Aaron) Lehigh, KS, Aaron (Hannah) Stepanek, Wichita, KS, 
Jonathan (Lindsey) Stepanek, Hays, KS, Ryan Stepanek, Newton, KS; 4 
great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
 Preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Amelia Stepanek; 3 
brothers, Harry, Elmer and Leroy; 3 sisters, Mildred Stepanek, Ruth 
Swafford, and Virginia Harrell.
 Homer enjoyed being outdoors in God’s creation, having several 
black Lab dogs and his pet chickens that enjoyed spending time with him.
 His real passion was sharing with those he came in contact with the love that Jesus had for each who would come to Him.
 He left this world for his eternal home in heaven on October 31, 2021 at the age of 87.
 Farewell Services 10:00 A.M. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home 
&amp; Crematory. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. 
Friday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home &amp; Crematory. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests donations to Four Corners Home for Children, P.O. 
Box 1230, Farmington, NM 87499. Online guest book and obituary at 
www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;

Homer Eugene Stepanek

Gloria Ellen Chard passed away on November 1, 2021, at the Hays Medical 
Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 84. She was born on May 22, 1937, 
to George and Lillian (Novotny) Stalnaker in Rooks County, Kansas. She 
was united in marriage to Vernon Dean Chard on June 15, 1953, in 
Stockton, Kansas. The couple was blessed with six children: Larry, Gary,
 Randy, Dave, Rodney, and Jan.
 Gloria grew up in Rooks County where she attended Plainville High 
School for a few years before completing her GED. She continued her 
education at NCK Nursing School and graduated with a nursing degree in 
1977. She worked at several facilities in the surrounding area before 
moving away in 1992. Gloria then pursued a career with the VA and 
retired in 2016. The couple moved to Hays and spent the rest of their 
days at Homestead of Hays.
 Gloria was an animal lover, especially birds and horses. She loved 
barrel racing and was a part of the Plainville Saddle Club for many 
years. She enjoyed being outside watching the birds eat from her many 
bird feeders, gardening, tending to her rose bushes or taking her family
 to Webster Lake to camp. Gloria was a big sports fan, she avidly 
watched the Chicago Bulls basketball team and Husker football. In her 
earlier years she traveled to watch the Huskers and even went to the 
Honolulu Bowl in Hawaii. Basketball was arguably her favorite sport, she
 even put on basketball tournaments for the Cancer Society for many 
years. Aside from her love of animals and sports, she always made the 
effort to attend her grandkids’ events until her health didn’t allow her
 to travel as much. Gloria was a member of the First Baptist Church of 
Plainville.
 Gloria is survived by her children, Gary (Sandra) Chard of Zurich, 
KS, Randy (Lynnie) Chard of Palco, KS, Dave (Sally) Chard of Wichita, 
KS, Rodney (Carrie) Chard of Plainville, and Jan Ward of Kansas City, 
MO; siblings, Carolyn Balderson of Tucson, AZ, Madge Mock of Tucson, AZ,
 Alan Stalnaker of West Valley, UT, Dianne Conway of Manhattan, KS, and 
Patty Foltz of Las Vegas, NV: fourteen grandchildren, Cynthia Finnesy, 
Jeremy Chard, Chanelle Chard, Billie Covington, Shawna Scates, Andrea 
McDonald, Angela DeQuasey, Jay Chard, Bradey Chard, Noah Chard, Chandler
 Yost, Dakota Yost, Christian Chard, and Lillian Ward; twenty-nine 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian 
Stalnaker; husband, Vernon Chard; son, Larry Chard; and siblings, Betty 
Vogts, Robert Stalnaker, Eve Miller, and Shirley Stinemetz.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the
 United Methodist Church in Plainville at 10 AM. Visitation will be held
 at the funeral home on Friday from 10 AM until 5 PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Saddle Club or Hays 
Hospice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW
 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Gloria Ellen Chard passed away on November 1, 2021, at the Hays Medical 
Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 84. She was born on May 22, 1937, 
to George and Lillian (Novotny) Stalnaker in Rooks County, Kansas. She 
was united in marriage to Vernon Dean Chard on June 15, 1953, in 
Stockton, Kansas. The couple was blessed with six children: Larry, Gary,
 Randy, Dave, Rodney, and Jan.
 Gloria grew up in Rooks County where she attended Plainville High 
School for a few years before completing her GED. She continued her 
education at NCK Nursing School and graduated with a nursing degree in 
1977. She worked at several facilities in the surrounding area before 
moving away in 1992. Gloria then pursued a career with the VA and 
retired in 2016. The couple moved to Hays and spent the rest of their 
days at Homestead of Hays.
 Gloria was an animal lover, especially birds and horses. She loved 
barrel racing and was a part of the Plainville Saddle Club for many 
years. She enjoyed being outside watching the birds eat from her many 
bird feeders, gardening, tending to her rose bushes or taking her family
 to Webster Lake to camp. Gloria was a big sports fan, she avidly 
watched the Chicago Bulls basketball team and Husker football. In her 
earlier years she traveled to watch the Huskers and even went to the 
Honolulu Bowl in Hawaii. Basketball was arguably her favorite sport, she
 even put on basketball tournaments for the Cancer Society for many 
years. Aside from her love of animals and sports, she always made the 
effort to attend her grandkids’ events until her health didn’t allow her
 to travel as much. Gloria was a member of the First Baptist Church of 
Plainville.
 Gloria is survived by her children, Gary (Sandra) Chard of Zurich, 
KS, Randy (Lynnie) Chard of Palco, KS, Dave (Sally) Chard of Wichita, 
KS, Rodney (Carrie) Chard of Plainville, and Jan Ward of Kansas City, 
MO; siblings, Carolyn Balderson of Tucson, AZ, Madge Mock of Tucson, AZ,
 Alan Stalnaker of West Valley, UT, Dianne Conway of Manhattan, KS, and 
Patty Foltz of Las Vegas, NV: fourteen grandchildren, Cynthia Finnesy, 
Jeremy Chard, Chanelle Chard, Billie Covington, Shawna Scates, Andrea 
McDonald, Angela DeQuasey, Jay Chard, Bradey Chard, Noah Chard, Chandler
 Yost, Dakota Yost, Christian Chard, and Lillian Ward; twenty-nine 
great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Lillian 
Stalnaker; husband, Vernon Chard; son, Larry Chard; and siblings, Betty 
Vogts, Robert Stalnaker, Eve Miller, and Shirley Stinemetz.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the
 United Methodist Church in Plainville at 10 AM. Visitation will be held
 at the funeral home on Friday from 10 AM until 5 PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Plainville Saddle Club or Hays 
Hospice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW
 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Gloria Ellen Chard

Caprice Dawn Powell, 53, was a beautiful shining ray of light that was 
called home, on October 29, 2021, to a heaven she has been destined for 
since, February 5, 1968, the day God blessed our world with her in 
Spearville. Caprice was the loving daughter of Clarke and Jane 
(Skidmore) Blake. Caprices’ final moments were spent at Western Plains 
Medical Complex in Dodge City, with her family comforting her on her 
journey to Heaven. Caprice spent most of her pre-teen years in 
Tulsa, Oklahoma, making sure that she never missed a Sunday service, 
even if it meant hopping a ride on the Joy Bus, with her little sister 
in tow, when her parents weren’t going to make it to church that Sunday.
 Caprice and her family moved to Montezuma in her teen years where she 
enjoyed a change of lifestyle from the big city and ended up graduating 
from Montezuma High School in 1986. Caprice loved the idea of teaching 
and changing the lives of children. This love and passion drove her to 
attend and graduate from St. Mary of the Plains College, where she 
majored in education. After graduating, Caprice taught middle school in 
Garden City and Topeka. Afterwards, she taught 3rd grade at Berryton 
Elementary School before realizing she wanted to return to her 
small-town roots in southwest Kansas in 2013. Caprices’ return to 
southwest Kansas fulfilled her dream of truly making the biggest impact 
in her students’ life when she was appointed as the school counselor for
 USD 476 in Copeland, later counseling at Comanche Middle School, and 
most recently Southwestern Heights. Caprice utilized her beautifully 
large heart to make such an lasting&nbsp; impression on the kids she taught, 
that numerous children wrote her thank you letters proclaiming Caprice 
as “their second mom”. Caprice did not stop her campaign to care and 
change lives when the school doors closed. She also donated her time to 
be on the board of the HEART group and The Alley in Dodge City. Caprices’
 return to southwest Kansas seemed almost divine, as she would say, when
 she was reunited with her high school sweetheart and “person”, Glen 
Powell. Caprice and her “person” were united in marriage in 2014. There 
was never a day you didn’t walk into the Powell house and didn’t feel 
the aura of love radiating from Caprice as she would greet you with the 
biggest hug and sit down with you attentively listening to every word 
you spoke to her. Caprice loved spending time with her family, so much 
so, that she would sneak photos of every single one of them, just for 
her to hold onto and reminisce on the good times. Caprice had a radiant 
smile and laugh that could light up a room, and an ability to care for 
every single person in her life when they needed it. Caprice will be 
missed so dearly by everyone she knew and feeling the love she gave the 
world will be a task that can only be complete by trying our best to 
live as she did. Caprice is survived by her husband, Glen of 
Montezuma; children, Cole Schaffer (Kaylia), Madilyn Jayne Schaffer, 
Nicholas Powell, and Victoria Powell all of Montezuma; siblings, Niki 
Beaton (Joshua) of Scott City, Dan Holyfield (Karen) of Prescott, 
Arizona, David Holyfield of Queen Creek, Arizona, Debra Calvert (Bill) 
of Tennessee, Tena Walsh of Texas, and David Harp of Washington; two 
grandsons, Wyatt and Eli Schaffer of Montezuma; and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and a 
niece, Janielynn. Funeral service will be held at Cross 
Connection Church in Dodge City on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:30 
AM with Pastor Joshua Smith presiding. Burial will be a 2:00 PM Thursday
 at Morningside Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be at Swaim 
Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from noon to 
8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Alley or to HEART Group in care 
of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636046438134.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Caprice Dawn Powell, 53, was a beautiful shining ray of light that was 
called home, on October 29, 2021, to a heaven she has been destined for 
since, February 5, 1968, the day God blessed our world with her in 
Spearville. Caprice was the loving daughter of Clarke and Jane 
(Skidmore) Blake. Caprices’ final moments were spent at Western Plains 
Medical Complex in Dodge City, with her family comforting her on her 
journey to Heaven. Caprice spent most of her pre-teen years in 
Tulsa, Oklahoma, making sure that she never missed a Sunday service, 
even if it meant hopping a ride on the Joy Bus, with her little sister 
in tow, when her parents weren’t going to make it to church that Sunday.
 Caprice and her family moved to Montezuma in her teen years where she 
enjoyed a change of lifestyle from the big city and ended up graduating 
from Montezuma High School in 1986. Caprice loved the idea of teaching 
and changing the lives of children. This love and passion drove her to 
attend and graduate from St. Mary of the Plains College, where she 
majored in education. After graduating, Caprice taught middle school in 
Garden City and Topeka. Afterwards, she taught 3rd grade at Berryton 
Elementary School before realizing she wanted to return to her 
small-town roots in southwest Kansas in 2013. Caprices’ return to 
southwest Kansas fulfilled her dream of truly making the biggest impact 
in her students’ life when she was appointed as the school counselor for
 USD 476 in Copeland, later counseling at Comanche Middle School, and 
most recently Southwestern Heights. Caprice utilized her beautifully 
large heart to make such an lasting&nbsp; impression on the kids she taught, 
that numerous children wrote her thank you letters proclaiming Caprice 
as “their second mom”. Caprice did not stop her campaign to care and 
change lives when the school doors closed. She also donated her time to 
be on the board of the HEART group and The Alley in Dodge City. Caprices’
 return to southwest Kansas seemed almost divine, as she would say, when
 she was reunited with her high school sweetheart and “person”, Glen 
Powell. Caprice and her “person” were united in marriage in 2014. There 
was never a day you didn’t walk into the Powell house and didn’t feel 
the aura of love radiating from Caprice as she would greet you with the 
biggest hug and sit down with you attentively listening to every word 
you spoke to her. Caprice loved spending time with her family, so much 
so, that she would sneak photos of every single one of them, just for 
her to hold onto and reminisce on the good times. Caprice had a radiant 
smile and laugh that could light up a room, and an ability to care for 
every single person in her life when they needed it. Caprice will be 
missed so dearly by everyone she knew and feeling the love she gave the 
world will be a task that can only be complete by trying our best to 
live as she did. Caprice is survived by her husband, Glen of 
Montezuma; children, Cole Schaffer (Kaylia), Madilyn Jayne Schaffer, 
Nicholas Powell, and Victoria Powell all of Montezuma; siblings, Niki 
Beaton (Joshua) of Scott City, Dan Holyfield (Karen) of Prescott, 
Arizona, David Holyfield of Queen Creek, Arizona, Debra Calvert (Bill) 
of Tennessee, Tena Walsh of Texas, and David Harp of Washington; two 
grandsons, Wyatt and Eli Schaffer of Montezuma; and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents and a 
niece, Janielynn. Funeral service will be held at Cross 
Connection Church in Dodge City on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at 10:30 
AM with Pastor Joshua Smith presiding. Burial will be a 2:00 PM Thursday
 at Morningside Cemetery in Montezuma. Visitation will be at Swaim 
Funeral Chapel, Montezuma on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, from noon to 
8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Alley or to HEART Group in care 
of the funeral home. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online 
guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.

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