Marilyn M. Siegrist, age 88, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021,
 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 8, 1932, in Lincoln, Kansas, the daughter of Floyde E. and 
Lynnie Jane Patterson Porter.&nbsp; In 1950 Marilyn graduated from Scott 
Community High School.&nbsp; She was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 
1996 moving from Garden City, Kansas, she was the owner and operator of 
Siegee’s and The Flight Deck both of Garden City, Kansas.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On June 16, 1952, she married Dennis D. Siegrist in Alameda, California.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Dennis D. Siegrist of Scott City, 
Kansas, Two Sons - Randy “J” Siegrist of Scott City, Kansas, Rick &amp; 
Jonna Siegrist of Thorton, Colorado, Two Daughters - Ronda &amp; Larry 
Meuren of Greeley, Colorado, Rachelle &amp; John Chorak of Scott City, 
Kansas, Four Grandchildren, and Nine Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Brother, and One Grandson.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 
2021, at the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper presiding.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Livestreamed at 
www.priceandsons.com.

Memorials can be written to the Scott County Historical Society in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

Private Family Inurnment will be held at a later time in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn M. Siegrist, age 88, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021,
 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 8, 1932, in Lincoln, Kansas, the daughter of Floyde E. and 
Lynnie Jane Patterson Porter.&nbsp; In 1950 Marilyn graduated from Scott 
Community High School.&nbsp; She was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 
1996 moving from Garden City, Kansas, she was the owner and operator of 
Siegee’s and The Flight Deck both of Garden City, Kansas.She was a member of the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.On June 16, 1952, she married Dennis D. Siegrist in Alameda, California.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Dennis D. Siegrist of Scott City, 
Kansas, Two Sons - Randy “J” Siegrist of Scott City, Kansas, Rick &amp; 
Jonna Siegrist of Thorton, Colorado, Two Daughters - Ronda &amp; Larry 
Meuren of Greeley, Colorado, Rachelle &amp; John Chorak of Scott City, 
Kansas, Four Grandchildren, and Nine Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Brother, and One Grandson.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 18, 
2021, at the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper presiding.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Livestreamed at 
www.priceandsons.com.Memorials can be written to the Scott County Historical Society in 
care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.Private Family Inurnment will be held at a later time in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.There will be no calling times.

Marilyn M. Siegrist

Douglas Lynn Whitson made his final gesture on November 29, 2021. 
&nbsp;Signing off on life, in his own words “Well off with no regrets.” &nbsp;

Doug was born April 19, 1952 in Independence Kansas to the late 
Clarence, and Faye Whitson. &nbsp;Shortly after his birth the family moved to
 Nickerson Kansas.&nbsp; He was the middle of three sons, the eldest Eldon 
and then Rick. &nbsp;Being the middle child he had the privilege of playing 
many obnoxious pranks on Rick. &nbsp;He was very much up to this challenge 
and excelled in it greatly. &nbsp;But then he would get what he dished out 
when Rick would go to Eldon. &nbsp;Even though the boys picked on each other,
 it was not ok for others to do so. &nbsp;Because Rick was smaller Doug would
 often protect him. &nbsp;So much so in fact that his parents told him that 
Rick needed to learn to fend for himself and told Doug that he couldn’t 
fight all of his battles for him.&nbsp; The three of them were a handful for 
Faye without a doubt. &nbsp;Like the time the boys were playing out on the 
farm in Independence. &nbsp;She hadn’t heard from the three in sometime, so 
she went to investigate. &nbsp;She wasn’t surprised to find them in the barn 
with pump grease in each other’s hair as if it were shampoo.

Doug was always mischievous and up to something. &nbsp;Doug’s Mom often 
told the story about Doug and his friend bringing home baby skunks.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Doug was so proud of them! &nbsp;His Mom was not thrilled with his new pets,
 so she made him take them back where he found them. &nbsp;When Doug returned
 home, he had to take tomato baths and sleep in the garage for quite a 
while because he didn’t smell so good and Faye didn’t want him stinking 
up the house. &nbsp;When Doug and Eldon got their first car Eldon was very 
proud of their car. &nbsp;In typical wild and crazy Doug fashion it didn’t 
take long for Doug to total it. &nbsp;Eldon who was normally very calm 
expressed his frustrations with Doug when he beat him up after finding 
out that he totaled their car.

After finishing school in Nickerson Doug and his brother Rick moved 
to Goodland. &nbsp;There they attended NWKAVTS in diesel mechanics and 
continued their obnoxious shenanigans. &nbsp;He soon after married Ardith 
Kramer in 1972 who was finally be able to tame him. &nbsp;They gave birth to 
Jason and Jenny Whitson, the former would prove to be an obnoxious 
handful like his father. &nbsp;This gave much pleasure to Clarence as he saw 
it as paybacks. &nbsp;Doug worked for Davis implements as a diesel mechanic, 
proving to Clarence he did actually learn something in school. &nbsp;Shortly 
afterward he went to work for his father-in-law Lowell Kramer at Ford 
Dealership as a car salesman. &nbsp;This work was far too boring for Doug who
 was just not cut out for pencil pushing. &nbsp;He would spend his evenings 
after coming home from the garage volunteering for the sheriff’s office 
reserve force in 1984. &nbsp;Eventually a full-time opening came up at the 
Goodland PD and Doug was off to the academy in Hutchinson Kansas a 20 
minute drive from where he grew up. &nbsp;During his time at the academy, he 
would stay with his parents in Nickerson. &nbsp;There was a lot of shock and 
disbelief going around Nickerson the day Doug showed up in a police 
uniform and patrol car. &nbsp;After working for the police department for 
around a year Doug went back to the Sheriff’s office as a full-time 
deputy. &nbsp;Family often joked that Doug made a good officer because of all
 of the shenanigans he participated in when he was growing up. &nbsp;He knew 
what mischief was coming next because he had already been there and done
 it himself.

Doug was married to Pam (Cecil) Linden on March 12, 1988, in Goodland
 Kansas. &nbsp;Doug also became the Under-Sheriff in 1988, and later became 
Sheriff when Jack Armstrong retired. &nbsp;He retired from the Sheriff’s 
office in 2005 and wasn’t ready to be fully retired just yet. &nbsp;He worked
 for the Goodland Police Department again from 2006 to 2011 and then 
finally retired for good from the Goodland Police Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even 
with this retirement he wasn’t ready to be full finished with law 
enforcement. &nbsp;He continued to be a part-time deputy with the Sheriff’s 
office until his death. &nbsp;

During his law enforcement career, he did many things such as doing 
undercover drug buys, interviews, cleaning up meth labs, abuse cases, 
and his favorite investigations. &nbsp;His love for investigations shifted in
 his retirement to finding out the history of Western Kansas. &nbsp;He was an
 active member of the Smokey Hill Trail Association, &amp; Guardian of 
Fort Wallace Museum. &nbsp;He also assisted with the Kansas Anthropological 
Association. &nbsp;As many will recognize the silly hat he was so proud of.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;The number 7 was actually an artifact that he found while metal 
detecting at Big Timber Station.&nbsp; The 7 is a pin from a soldiers 7th 
cavalry hat.

Doug was always available for late night phone calls or visits to 
help people through whatever they were going through. &nbsp;He also believed 
in tough love and wasn’t afraid to threated you with a boot in the you 
know where. &nbsp;He will be greatly missed by family and friends. &nbsp;

Doug is survived by his wife, Pam and Fur Children of Goodland KS; 
daughter, Jenny (Jason) Cech and Fur Child Lady of Salina KS; son, Jason
 Whitson of Greely CO; brother-in-law, Mike Cecil of Goodland KS; 
nieces, Jill Cofer of Hutchinson KS, Connie Whitson Bennet of Nebraska 
and Natashia Cecil (Elliot Binder) of Hays, KS; nephew, Cody Whitson 
(Meghan Peterson) and Son Levi Whitson of Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Faye Whitson; and brothers, Eldon and Rick Whitson.

Memorials may be designated to Doug Whitson Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. 
&nbsp;For more information and online condolences visit: www.batemanfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638907189988.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Douglas Lynn Whitson made his final gesture on November 29, 2021. 
&nbsp;Signing off on life, in his own words “Well off with no regrets.” &nbsp;Doug was born April 19, 1952 in Independence Kansas to the late 
Clarence, and Faye Whitson. &nbsp;Shortly after his birth the family moved to
 Nickerson Kansas.&nbsp; He was the middle of three sons, the eldest Eldon 
and then Rick. &nbsp;Being the middle child he had the privilege of playing 
many obnoxious pranks on Rick. &nbsp;He was very much up to this challenge 
and excelled in it greatly. &nbsp;But then he would get what he dished out 
when Rick would go to Eldon. &nbsp;Even though the boys picked on each other,
 it was not ok for others to do so. &nbsp;Because Rick was smaller Doug would
 often protect him. &nbsp;So much so in fact that his parents told him that 
Rick needed to learn to fend for himself and told Doug that he couldn’t 
fight all of his battles for him.&nbsp; The three of them were a handful for 
Faye without a doubt. &nbsp;Like the time the boys were playing out on the 
farm in Independence. &nbsp;She hadn’t heard from the three in sometime, so 
she went to investigate. &nbsp;She wasn’t surprised to find them in the barn 
with pump grease in each other’s hair as if it were shampoo.Doug was always mischievous and up to something. &nbsp;Doug’s Mom often 
told the story about Doug and his friend bringing home baby skunks.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;Doug was so proud of them! &nbsp;His Mom was not thrilled with his new pets,
 so she made him take them back where he found them. &nbsp;When Doug returned
 home, he had to take tomato baths and sleep in the garage for quite a 
while because he didn’t smell so good and Faye didn’t want him stinking 
up the house. &nbsp;When Doug and Eldon got their first car Eldon was very 
proud of their car. &nbsp;In typical wild and crazy Doug fashion it didn’t 
take long for Doug to total it. &nbsp;Eldon who was normally very calm 
expressed his frustrations with Doug when he beat him up after finding 
out that he totaled their car.After finishing school in Nickerson Doug and his brother Rick moved 
to Goodland. &nbsp;There they attended NWKAVTS in diesel mechanics and 
continued their obnoxious shenanigans. &nbsp;He soon after married Ardith 
Kramer in 1972 who was finally be able to tame him. &nbsp;They gave birth to 
Jason and Jenny Whitson, the former would prove to be an obnoxious 
handful like his father. &nbsp;This gave much pleasure to Clarence as he saw 
it as paybacks. &nbsp;Doug worked for Davis implements as a diesel mechanic, 
proving to Clarence he did actually learn something in school. &nbsp;Shortly 
afterward he went to work for his father-in-law Lowell Kramer at Ford 
Dealership as a car salesman. &nbsp;This work was far too boring for Doug who
 was just not cut out for pencil pushing. &nbsp;He would spend his evenings 
after coming home from the garage volunteering for the sheriff’s office 
reserve force in 1984. &nbsp;Eventually a full-time opening came up at the 
Goodland PD and Doug was off to the academy in Hutchinson Kansas a 20 
minute drive from where he grew up. &nbsp;During his time at the academy, he 
would stay with his parents in Nickerson. &nbsp;There was a lot of shock and 
disbelief going around Nickerson the day Doug showed up in a police 
uniform and patrol car. &nbsp;After working for the police department for 
around a year Doug went back to the Sheriff’s office as a full-time 
deputy. &nbsp;Family often joked that Doug made a good officer because of all
 of the shenanigans he participated in when he was growing up. &nbsp;He knew 
what mischief was coming next because he had already been there and done
 it himself.Doug was married to Pam (Cecil) Linden on March 12, 1988, in Goodland
 Kansas. &nbsp;Doug also became the Under-Sheriff in 1988, and later became 
Sheriff when Jack Armstrong retired. &nbsp;He retired from the Sheriff’s 
office in 2005 and wasn’t ready to be fully retired just yet. &nbsp;He worked
 for the Goodland Police Department again from 2006 to 2011 and then 
finally retired for good from the Goodland Police Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even 
with this retirement he wasn’t ready to be full finished with law 
enforcement. &nbsp;He continued to be a part-time deputy with the Sheriff’s 
office until his death. &nbsp;During his law enforcement career, he did many things such as doing 
undercover drug buys, interviews, cleaning up meth labs, abuse cases, 
and his favorite investigations. &nbsp;His love for investigations shifted in
 his retirement to finding out the history of Western Kansas. &nbsp;He was an
 active member of the Smokey Hill Trail Association, &amp; Guardian of 
Fort Wallace Museum. &nbsp;He also assisted with the Kansas Anthropological 
Association. &nbsp;As many will recognize the silly hat he was so proud of.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;The number 7 was actually an artifact that he found while metal 
detecting at Big Timber Station.&nbsp; The 7 is a pin from a soldiers 7th 
cavalry hat.Doug was always available for late night phone calls or visits to 
help people through whatever they were going through. &nbsp;He also believed 
in tough love and wasn’t afraid to threated you with a boot in the you 
know where. &nbsp;He will be greatly missed by family and friends. &nbsp;Doug is survived by his wife, Pam and Fur Children of Goodland KS; 
daughter, Jenny (Jason) Cech and Fur Child Lady of Salina KS; son, Jason
 Whitson of Greely CO; brother-in-law, Mike Cecil of Goodland KS; 
nieces, Jill Cofer of Hutchinson KS, Connie Whitson Bennet of Nebraska 
and Natashia Cecil (Elliot Binder) of Hays, KS; nephew, Cody Whitson 
(Meghan Peterson) and Son Levi Whitson of Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Faye Whitson; and brothers, Eldon and Rick Whitson.Memorials may be designated to Doug Whitson Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. 
&nbsp;For more information and online condolences visit: www.batemanfuneral.com

Douglas Lynn Whitson

William Lee “Bill” Nelson, 86, passed away on December 4, 2021, in 
Norton, KS. He was born on October 26, 1935, in Jennings, KS to Lawrence
 and Edna (Farris) Nelson.
 Bill spent his whole life living in Jennings, KS and graduated from 
Jennings High School in 1954. After high school he worked for his dad at
 the Standard Gas Station in Jennings till 1968. After working at the 
gas station he started working for the KDOT where he retired in 1996. 
Bill married Charlotte Harold of rural Dresden in the Leoville Church on
 September 9, 1958 and to that union they had two children: Ricky and 
Kristy. In Bill’s spare time he loved to hunt, fish, and ride his 
Yamaha motorcycle. He was also a taxidermist and master engraver.
 Bill is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nelson of Jennings, KS; 
Daughter, Kristy (Bill) Gawith of Lacrosse, KS; grandson, Bradley 
(Wendy) Gawith; great grandchildren, Thomas and Kegan Gawith. He is 
also survived by may nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bill
 was preceded in death by his parents, son, Ricky Nelson; brother, 
Robert Nelson.
 Private service will be held at a later date.

Pauls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>William Lee “Bill” Nelson, 86, passed away on December 4, 2021, in 
Norton, KS. He was born on October 26, 1935, in Jennings, KS to Lawrence
 and Edna (Farris) Nelson.
 Bill spent his whole life living in Jennings, KS and graduated from 
Jennings High School in 1954. After high school he worked for his dad at
 the Standard Gas Station in Jennings till 1968. After working at the 
gas station he started working for the KDOT where he retired in 1996. 
Bill married Charlotte Harold of rural Dresden in the Leoville Church on
 September 9, 1958 and to that union they had two children: Ricky and 
Kristy. In Bill’s spare time he loved to hunt, fish, and ride his 
Yamaha motorcycle. He was also a taxidermist and master engraver.
 Bill is survived by his wife, Charlotte Nelson of Jennings, KS; 
Daughter, Kristy (Bill) Gawith of Lacrosse, KS; grandson, Bradley 
(Wendy) Gawith; great grandchildren, Thomas and Kegan Gawith. He is 
also survived by may nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Bill
 was preceded in death by his parents, son, Ricky Nelson; brother, 
Robert Nelson.
 Private service will be held at a later date.Pauls Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

William Lee 'Bill' Nelson

Alvin “Buddy” Thomas Caspers passed away December 4, 2021, at the age of
 101 years. Alvin was born on December 24, 1919, in Smith County, the 
youngest child of Herman and Katherine (Tuxhorn) Caspers. He grew up on
 the family farm in Smith County. Alvin married Trilla Louise 
Kirkendall on August 2, 1942, at Germantown Church, north of Kensington.
 Alvin was inducted into the Army August 12, 1942. He received his 
basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas and was later stationed in Indiana 
and Ohio. There he served in the Military Police (MP) and did a lot of 
guard duty at bus and train stations. He boarded a ship in New Jersey 
to go to the WW2 European theatre on March 31, 1944. He arrived at 
Liverpool, England and then moved by train to South Hampton, just across
 the English Channel from France.
 Alvin landed at Omaha Beach in France on July 6, 1944, just 30 days 
after D-Day. He went to many cities in France and traveled through 
Luxemburg and Belgium. His unit had to retreat several miles during the
 Battle of the Bulge. He lived in tents and slept on the snow in their 
sleeping bags during the Battle of the Bulge. He spent Christmas, 1944 
in Belgium. His travels also took him through Wiesbaden, Frankfort, and
 Munich, all in Germany. 
 After the war had ended, Alvin came home and landed in New York 
Harbor on December 10, 1945. He was honorably discharged from the army 
on December 17, 1945 and returned home to Smith County. He returned with
 4 bronze stars for participating in battles at Normandy, Northern 
France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), and the Rhineland in Germany. 
He had been overseas for 22 months. 
 After the war, Alvin and wife Trilla purchased a farm in rural Smith
 County and raised three sons. He retired and moved to an apartment in 
Smith Center. Alvin then moved to Smith Center Health and Rehab Center 
where he was a resident at the time of death. 
 Alvin was preceded in death by wife Trilla, sisters Ellen Rust, 
Laura Holthus, and Elva Fiene, brother Lawrence Caspers, and 
Granddaughter Letitia Raney. 
 Survivors include three sons, Gary and wife Sheila of Concordia, 
Larry and wife Margie of Hays, Glenn and wife Eileen of Topeka; 5 
Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Alvin-Caspers?obId=23317962#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Alvin “Buddy” Thomas Caspers passed away December 4, 2021, at the age of
 101 years. Alvin was born on December 24, 1919, in Smith County, the 
youngest child of Herman and Katherine (Tuxhorn) Caspers. He grew up on
 the family farm in Smith County. Alvin married Trilla Louise 
Kirkendall on August 2, 1942, at Germantown Church, north of Kensington.
 Alvin was inducted into the Army August 12, 1942. He received his 
basic training at Fort Riley, Kansas and was later stationed in Indiana 
and Ohio. There he served in the Military Police (MP) and did a lot of 
guard duty at bus and train stations. He boarded a ship in New Jersey 
to go to the WW2 European theatre on March 31, 1944. He arrived at 
Liverpool, England and then moved by train to South Hampton, just across
 the English Channel from France.
 Alvin landed at Omaha Beach in France on July 6, 1944, just 30 days 
after D-Day. He went to many cities in France and traveled through 
Luxemburg and Belgium. His unit had to retreat several miles during the
 Battle of the Bulge. He lived in tents and slept on the snow in their 
sleeping bags during the Battle of the Bulge. He spent Christmas, 1944 
in Belgium. His travels also took him through Wiesbaden, Frankfort, and
 Munich, all in Germany. 
 After the war had ended, Alvin came home and landed in New York 
Harbor on December 10, 1945. He was honorably discharged from the army 
on December 17, 1945 and returned home to Smith County. He returned with
 4 bronze stars for participating in battles at Normandy, Northern 
France, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge), and the Rhineland in Germany. 
He had been overseas for 22 months. 
 After the war, Alvin and wife Trilla purchased a farm in rural Smith
 County and raised three sons. He retired and moved to an apartment in 
Smith Center. Alvin then moved to Smith Center Health and Rehab Center 
where he was a resident at the time of death. 
 Alvin was preceded in death by wife Trilla, sisters Ellen Rust, 
Laura Holthus, and Elva Fiene, brother Lawrence Caspers, and 
Granddaughter Letitia Raney. 
 Survivors include three sons, Gary and wife Sheila of Concordia, 
Larry and wife Margie of Hays, Glenn and wife Eileen of Topeka; 5 
Grandchildren and 10 Great Grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Alvin-Caspers?obId=23317962#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Alvin 'Buddy' Thomas Caspers

Saturday, July 18th, 1931-Monday, December 6th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, July 18th, 1931-Monday, December 6th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Betty Ann Lee (Suter)

Michael Allen Zollinger, 56, passed away on Dec. 5, 2021, in Jennings, 
KS. He was born on April 20, 1965, in Colby, KS to Ralph Orland and 
Carolyn Mae (Crumb) Zollinger.
 Michael was the youngest of four children. His childhood was spent 
growing up on a farm in Edson, KS. Later he graduated from Grinnell High
 School. In 1982, he married Shonda Evans and from this union two 
daughters were born, Amanda and Savannah. He spent several years as an 
over the road trucker and working on farms. 
 One of his greatest passions was riding his bike across the 
countryside. He enjoyed going on Poker Runs with friends and taking 
Sunday rides. He was so proud of his two girls and loved them so much. 
 His grandchildren brought him so much joy. He loved to watch them play
 sports.
 Michael is survived by his daughters; Amanda Strnad of Belleville, 
KS and Savannah Zollinger of Belleville, KS, grandchildren; Olivia, 
Kolby, Klayton, and Kolin Strnad, Jada Zollinger, and Everlee Speakman, 
mother; Carolyn Rauch of Belleville, KS, siblings; Paula (Dave) Krizek 
of Jennings, KS, Donna (Dean) Fenner of Goodland, KS, Carol (Larry) 
Gotchall of Schoenchen, KS, Bob (Marilyn) Zollinger of Ellinwood, KS, 
Cyndy (Tim) Hurd of Peculiar, MO, and Connie Zollinger of Hutchinson, 
KS. Mike is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends. He
 is preceded by his father; Ralph, stepfather; Grant “Slim” Rauch, and 
stepmother; Maxine Zollinger.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Michael-Allen-Zollinger?obId=23315968#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Michael Allen Zollinger, 56, passed away on Dec. 5, 2021, in Jennings, 
KS. He was born on April 20, 1965, in Colby, KS to Ralph Orland and 
Carolyn Mae (Crumb) Zollinger.
 Michael was the youngest of four children. His childhood was spent 
growing up on a farm in Edson, KS. Later he graduated from Grinnell High
 School. In 1982, he married Shonda Evans and from this union two 
daughters were born, Amanda and Savannah. He spent several years as an 
over the road trucker and working on farms. 
 One of his greatest passions was riding his bike across the 
countryside. He enjoyed going on Poker Runs with friends and taking 
Sunday rides. He was so proud of his two girls and loved them so much. 
 His grandchildren brought him so much joy. He loved to watch them play
 sports.
 Michael is survived by his daughters; Amanda Strnad of Belleville, 
KS and Savannah Zollinger of Belleville, KS, grandchildren; Olivia, 
Kolby, Klayton, and Kolin Strnad, Jada Zollinger, and Everlee Speakman, 
mother; Carolyn Rauch of Belleville, KS, siblings; Paula (Dave) Krizek 
of Jennings, KS, Donna (Dean) Fenner of Goodland, KS, Carol (Larry) 
Gotchall of Schoenchen, KS, Bob (Marilyn) Zollinger of Ellinwood, KS, 
Cyndy (Tim) Hurd of Peculiar, MO, and Connie Zollinger of Hutchinson, 
KS. Mike is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and many friends. He
 is preceded by his father; Ralph, stepfather; Grant “Slim” Rauch, and 
stepmother; Maxine Zollinger.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Michael-Allen-Zollinger?obId=23315968#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Michael Allen Zollinger

Leonard Lester Karst, age 95, passed away December 5, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born August 22, 1926, on the farm 
near Galatia, the eldest of three children to Siegmund and Pauline 
(Miller) Karst. He was baptized on August 26, 1926, and confirmed on 
June 22, 1941, at the Evangelical Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger,
 Kan. He married Maybelline Steinert on April 16, 1950. They had four 
children.

Leonard was a farmer and carpenter working for several contractors in
 the Hoisington and Great Bend areas. Health concerns forced them to 
move to Great Bend in 1968. Over the next 45 years, he was employed at 
USD 428, J.C. Penney Automotive, Lindholm Construction and Lee Turner 
Farms. Leonard and May were owners of General Zarah’s Café and he was 
co-owner of G&amp;L Construction. Upon closing the business he was 
employed part-time at Waters True Value Hardware, fully retiring in 2012
 at the age of 85. He then enjoyed his daily rounds about town starting 
at McDonald’s in the morning for coffee with his buddies. Anyone seeing 
his old blue and white GMC pickup on the streets knew he was out on his 
rounds.

Survivors include his children, Allen (Doris) Karst of Great Bend, 
Loralie Weller of Great Bend, Debra Karst of Pflugerville, Tex., and 
Michael (Tracey) Karst of Springfield, Mo; a sister, Darlene Reber of 
Calif.; a sister in law, Loene Karst of Hoisington; eight grandchildren;
 six great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; as well as 
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his wife May 
of 70 years and 7 months; his parents; a brother, Clinton Karst; brother
 in law, Lou Reber; and one great great granddaughter, Brecklyn Paden.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 
8, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, 
December 9, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka 
presiding. Inurnment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 10, 
2021, at the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to 
Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leonard Lester Karst, age 95, passed away December 5, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born August 22, 1926, on the farm 
near Galatia, the eldest of three children to Siegmund and Pauline 
(Miller) Karst. He was baptized on August 26, 1926, and confirmed on 
June 22, 1941, at the Evangelical Immanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger,
 Kan. He married Maybelline Steinert on April 16, 1950. They had four 
children.Leonard was a farmer and carpenter working for several contractors in
 the Hoisington and Great Bend areas. Health concerns forced them to 
move to Great Bend in 1968. Over the next 45 years, he was employed at 
USD 428, J.C. Penney Automotive, Lindholm Construction and Lee Turner 
Farms. Leonard and May were owners of General Zarah’s Café and he was 
co-owner of G&amp;L Construction. Upon closing the business he was 
employed part-time at Waters True Value Hardware, fully retiring in 2012
 at the age of 85. He then enjoyed his daily rounds about town starting 
at McDonald’s in the morning for coffee with his buddies. Anyone seeing 
his old blue and white GMC pickup on the streets knew he was out on his 
rounds.Survivors include his children, Allen (Doris) Karst of Great Bend, 
Loralie Weller of Great Bend, Debra Karst of Pflugerville, Tex., and 
Michael (Tracey) Karst of Springfield, Mo; a sister, Darlene Reber of 
Calif.; a sister in law, Loene Karst of Hoisington; eight grandchildren;
 six great grandchildren; and one great great grandson; as well as 
numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his wife May 
of 70 years and 7 months; his parents; a brother, Clinton Karst; brother
 in law, Lou Reber; and one great great granddaughter, Brecklyn Paden.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 
8, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, 
December 9, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Adam Wutka 
presiding. Inurnment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 10, 
2021, at the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to 
Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leonard Lester Karst

Norman W. Younger, age 87, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 - 8 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM. A complete obituary is pending.

Norman W. Younger, age 87, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 9, 2021, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 - 8 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM. A complete obituary is pending.

Norman W. Younger

James Eugene Bryan was born September 29, 1944, in Oberlin, KS to Dale 
and Billie (Kathka) Bryan. He passed away November 21, 2021, at the age 
of 77.
 Jim was born and raised in Oberlin and was a 1962 graduate of the 
Decatur Community High School. He served in the Army National Guard 
after graduation. Jim married Leanna Black on November 28, 1964. To this
 union they had three sons, Bill, Ben, and Rob. In 1964 Jim and Leanna 
bought and ran the Bryan Vickers Service Station until 1984. After 
selling the station in ‘84 Jim went to work for the United States Postal
 Service as a rural mail carrier for 30 years. In his spare time, he 
enjoyed fishing, woodworking and collecting lawn ornaments. Jim was an 
active member of the Antique Tractor Club.
 Jim was preceded in death by his father, Dale Bryan; brother, Bob 
Bryan and son, Bill Bryan. He is survived by his mom Billie Bryan of 
Oberlin, KS; wife Leanna Bryan of Oberlin, KS; children Ben (Keri) of 
Oberlin, KS and Rob Bryan of McCook, NE; sisters, Elaine (Merle) 
Leatherman of Hutchinson, KS and Donna (Roy) Donner of McCook, NE; 
daughter-in-law, Ruth Drummond of Plainville, KS; grandchildren Kelli 
Bryan, Dustin Bryan, Nicole Irwin, Lorissa Fast, Savannah Tollefsrud, 
and Rose “Peanut” Bryan; many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
 Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

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 </figure>James Eugene Bryan was born September 29, 1944, in Oberlin, KS to Dale 
and Billie (Kathka) Bryan. He passed away November 21, 2021, at the age 
of 77.
 Jim was born and raised in Oberlin and was a 1962 graduate of the 
Decatur Community High School. He served in the Army National Guard 
after graduation. Jim married Leanna Black on November 28, 1964. To this
 union they had three sons, Bill, Ben, and Rob. In 1964 Jim and Leanna 
bought and ran the Bryan Vickers Service Station until 1984. After 
selling the station in ‘84 Jim went to work for the United States Postal
 Service as a rural mail carrier for 30 years. In his spare time, he 
enjoyed fishing, woodworking and collecting lawn ornaments. Jim was an 
active member of the Antique Tractor Club.
 Jim was preceded in death by his father, Dale Bryan; brother, Bob 
Bryan and son, Bill Bryan. He is survived by his mom Billie Bryan of 
Oberlin, KS; wife Leanna Bryan of Oberlin, KS; children Ben (Keri) of 
Oberlin, KS and Rob Bryan of McCook, NE; sisters, Elaine (Merle) 
Leatherman of Hutchinson, KS and Donna (Roy) Donner of McCook, NE; 
daughter-in-law, Ruth Drummond of Plainville, KS; grandchildren Kelli 
Bryan, Dustin Bryan, Nicole Irwin, Lorissa Fast, Savannah Tollefsrud, 
and Rose “Peanut” Bryan; many nieces, nephews and great grandchildren.
 Services are pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

James Eugene Bryan

Matthew “Matt” Craig Marsh, Woodston, KS, passed away on December 3, 
2021, in Woodston, KS at the age of 43. He was born on January 23, 1978,
 to Dennis and LeaAnn (Cooper) Marsh in Denver, CO. 
 Matt grew up in Woodston, obtained his G.E.D., and attended welding 
school. He worked as a welder all his working life. Matt enjoyed 
spending time with kids, fishing, hunting, yardwork, gardening, and 
cars.
 He is survived by his mother, LeaAnn Marsh of Woodston, KS; son, 
Lucious Aiden Marsh of Downs, KS; daughter, Destini Lea Marsh of 
Woodston, KS; sisters, Libby Kester (Dean) of Stockton, KS and Heather 
Smith (Michael) of Galveston, TX; uncle, Tim Cooper of Woodston, KS; 
aunt, Lenny Franklin of Stockton, KS; and numerous nieces, cousins and 
friends.
 He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Marsh; grandparents, 
Doug Cooper and Frankie Cooper, and Howard Marsh and Dodi Marsh; and 
uncle, Larry Cooper.
 A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in January.
 Memorials are suggested to the Matthew Marsh Memorial Fund to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Matthew “Matt” Craig Marsh, Woodston, KS, passed away on December 3, 
2021, in Woodston, KS at the age of 43. He was born on January 23, 1978,
 to Dennis and LeaAnn (Cooper) Marsh in Denver, CO. 
 Matt grew up in Woodston, obtained his G.E.D., and attended welding 
school. He worked as a welder all his working life. Matt enjoyed 
spending time with kids, fishing, hunting, yardwork, gardening, and 
cars.
 He is survived by his mother, LeaAnn Marsh of Woodston, KS; son, 
Lucious Aiden Marsh of Downs, KS; daughter, Destini Lea Marsh of 
Woodston, KS; sisters, Libby Kester (Dean) of Stockton, KS and Heather 
Smith (Michael) of Galveston, TX; uncle, Tim Cooper of Woodston, KS; 
aunt, Lenny Franklin of Stockton, KS; and numerous nieces, cousins and 
friends.
 He is preceded in death by his father, Dennis Marsh; grandparents, 
Doug Cooper and Frankie Cooper, and Howard Marsh and Dodi Marsh; and 
uncle, Larry Cooper.
 A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in January.
 Memorials are suggested to the Matthew Marsh Memorial Fund to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Matthew Craig 'Matt' Marsh

Justin Alan Ploutz, 60, of Burdett, Kansas, and former Russell resident, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Justin was born on June 5, 1961, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Frank H. and Elizabeth J. (Windholz) Ploutz.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1979.&nbsp; After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served his country over seas.&nbsp; After his military service he lived most of his life in Russell, Rozel and Burdett, Kansas.&nbsp; He was married to Heide Renee Moote from 2003 to 2012, but later divorced.&nbsp; He worked for Golden Valley Coop for 43 years as a dry truck operator.&nbsp; He enjoyed working, reading, gardening and watching NASCAR, Green Bay Packers Football and Kansas University Basketball.

Surviving family include his daughters Linda Chlumsky (Mike) of Rush Center, Kansas, and Jessica Gerhardt (Tim) of Russell, Kansas; son Trace Baker of Ness City, Kansas; brothers Jack Ploutz (Stacie) of McCracken, Kansas; Jeff Ploutz (Terrie) of Russell, Kansas; sisters Caroline Orcutt of Ramah, Colorado, Raileene Ramsey (Roger) and Pam Ramsey (Wilbern) all of Russell, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James Ploutz and sister Valerie Ramsey.

A celebration of Justin’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Michaelis Cemetery in rural Russell County.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Justin Alan Ploutz, 60, of Burdett, Kansas, and former Russell resident, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Justin was born on June 5, 1961, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Frank H. and Elizabeth J. (Windholz) Ploutz.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1979.&nbsp; After high school, he joined the United States Navy and served his country over seas.&nbsp; After his military service he lived most of his life in Russell, Rozel and Burdett, Kansas.&nbsp; He was married to Heide Renee Moote from 2003 to 2012, but later divorced.&nbsp; He worked for Golden Valley Coop for 43 years as a dry truck operator.&nbsp; He enjoyed working, reading, gardening and watching NASCAR, Green Bay Packers Football and Kansas University Basketball.Surviving family include his daughters Linda Chlumsky (Mike) of Rush Center, Kansas, and Jessica Gerhardt (Tim) of Russell, Kansas; son Trace Baker of Ness City, Kansas; brothers Jack Ploutz (Stacie) of McCracken, Kansas; Jeff Ploutz (Terrie) of Russell, Kansas; sisters Caroline Orcutt of Ramah, Colorado, Raileene Ramsey (Roger) and Pam Ramsey (Wilbern) all of Russell, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James Ploutz and sister Valerie Ramsey.A celebration of Justin’s life will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Michaelis Cemetery in rural Russell County.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Justin Alan Ploutz

Harvey Leonard Davidson, 81, Hays, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at HaysMed after a short illness.&nbsp;

He
 was born November 5, 1940, in Columbus, Kansas, the son of Jake and Opal
 (Noel) Davidson.&nbsp; He grew up on a dairy farm in southeast Kansas.&nbsp; He 
graduated from McCune High School and McPherson College with a BS Degree
 in Industrial Arts.&nbsp; Harvey started his teaching career in Wellington, 
Kansas where he met the love of his life, Marilyn Stanton.&nbsp; They were 
united in marriage on August 16, 1964, in Dodge City, Kansas and 
celebrated 57 years of marriage.&nbsp; They taught in Wellington for five 
years where he was an industrial arts instructor and later a junior high
 school counselor.

In
 1968, he was hired by the Hays USD 489 School District as Director of 
Guidance and a full-time counselor for Hays High School.&nbsp; He received a 
Masters of Guidance and Counseling Degree from Wichita State University 
and an Educational Specialist in Guidance and Counseling Degree from 
Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Harvey started the Hays evening GED classes
 in 1976 through 1992 and assisted a number of adults in earning a high 
school equivalency diploma.&nbsp; The Counselor’s Association named Harvey 
the Kansas Outstanding Counselor of the year in 1978.&nbsp; He was honored by
 Who’s Who Among School District Leaders in 1976 and most years through 
2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvey
 was active in the Hays Optimist Club, holding many offices, FHSU Tiger 
Club, Hays First United Methodist Church, where he was a Stephen 
Minister, a District 8 Head of the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame in 
Dodge City, and on the board of Farmers Credit Union.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
attending sporting events and was an avid bowler.&nbsp; Family was very 
important to Harvey, and he was a wonderful husband, father, and 
grandfather.

Harvey
 is survived by his wife Marilyn Davidson of Hays, sons: Dr. Eric 
Davidson (Erica) and children: Claire, Corinne, Charlotte, and Calvin of
 Pittsburgh, PA and Warren Davidson (Lori) and children: Matthew and 
Tyler of Hays, two sisters: Donna Schmidt of Alamo, TX and Betsy Holland
 of Pittsburg and three brothers: Kenny Davidson (Dorothy) of McPherson,
 Carl Davidson (Diane) and Tim Davidson (Nicky) all of McCune, Kansas.

He
 was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Ruth Clark and 
brother-in-law Ralph Clark and Doris Crumpacker and brother-in-law Glen 
Crumpacker.

A
 celebration of Harvey’s life will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 
9, 2021 at Hays First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 
1:00 pm until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Hays 
First United Methodist Church or to the Hays Optimist Club, in care of 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Harvey 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harvey Leonard Davidson, 81, Hays, passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at HaysMed after a short illness.&nbsp;He
 was born November 5, 1940, in Columbus, Kansas, the son of Jake and Opal
 (Noel) Davidson.&nbsp; He grew up on a dairy farm in southeast Kansas.&nbsp; He 
graduated from McCune High School and McPherson College with a BS Degree
 in Industrial Arts.&nbsp; Harvey started his teaching career in Wellington, 
Kansas where he met the love of his life, Marilyn Stanton.&nbsp; They were 
united in marriage on August 16, 1964, in Dodge City, Kansas and 
celebrated 57 years of marriage.&nbsp; They taught in Wellington for five 
years where he was an industrial arts instructor and later a junior high
 school counselor.In
 1968, he was hired by the Hays USD 489 School District as Director of 
Guidance and a full-time counselor for Hays High School.&nbsp; He received a 
Masters of Guidance and Counseling Degree from Wichita State University 
and an Educational Specialist in Guidance and Counseling Degree from 
Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Harvey started the Hays evening GED classes
 in 1976 through 1992 and assisted a number of adults in earning a high 
school equivalency diploma.&nbsp; The Counselor’s Association named Harvey 
the Kansas Outstanding Counselor of the year in 1978.&nbsp; He was honored by
 Who’s Who Among School District Leaders in 1976 and most years through 
2007.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harvey
 was active in the Hays Optimist Club, holding many offices, FHSU Tiger 
Club, Hays First United Methodist Church, where he was a Stephen 
Minister, a District 8 Head of the Kansas Teachers’ Hall of Fame in 
Dodge City, and on the board of Farmers Credit Union.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
attending sporting events and was an avid bowler.&nbsp; Family was very 
important to Harvey, and he was a wonderful husband, father, and 
grandfather.Harvey
 is survived by his wife Marilyn Davidson of Hays, sons: Dr. Eric 
Davidson (Erica) and children: Claire, Corinne, Charlotte, and Calvin of
 Pittsburgh, PA and Warren Davidson (Lori) and children: Matthew and 
Tyler of Hays, two sisters: Donna Schmidt of Alamo, TX and Betsy Holland
 of Pittsburg and three brothers: Kenny Davidson (Dorothy) of McPherson,
 Carl Davidson (Diane) and Tim Davidson (Nicky) all of McCune, Kansas.He
 was preceded in death by his parents and sisters: Ruth Clark and 
brother-in-law Ralph Clark and Doris Crumpacker and brother-in-law Glen 
Crumpacker.A
 celebration of Harvey’s life will be at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 
9, 2021 at Hays First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 
1:00 pm until service time on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Hays 
First United Methodist Church or to the Hays Optimist Club, in care of 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Harvey 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Harvey Leonard Davidson

Joe Lawrence Aragon, 65, Fort Dodge, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Fort Dodge Soldiers’ Home.

He
 was born September 10, 1956, in Rocky Ford, Colorado the son of Alberto 
and Eloiza (Sandoval) Aragon.&nbsp; In 1976, he graduated from Custer County 
High School with a 4.0 GPA.&nbsp; While in high schoo,l he excelled in 
football, basketball, and as a long-distance runner.&nbsp; On August 30, 2002,&nbsp; he was united in marriage to Inez Gutierrez in Liberal.&nbsp; They later 
divorced.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army and Kansas Army National Guard 
with the rank of Staff Sergeant, working as a supply specialist for 22 
years.&nbsp; Joe was an avid Denver Broncos fan, loved fireworks and the 
Fourth of July, was a skilled woodworker, and was an exceptional 
handyman with repairs around the home.&nbsp; He possessed a deep love of his 
family and enjoyed time with them while cooking, fishing, camping, or at
 the park playing soccer and other sports.

Survivors
 include his five sons: Enrique Aragon of Hays, Derrick Aragon of Hays, 
Joe Aragon of Wichita, and Brandon Devon Mathis and Brooke Williams of 
Americas, GA, three daughters: Cassandra Aragon of Hays, Emilia Aragon 
of Pueblo, CO, and Elena Hayson of Pueblo, CO, a stepson: Estevan 
Gutierrez of Ohio, a brother: Frank Aragon of Commerce City, CO, four 
sisters: Clara Aragon of Glenwood Springs, CO, Gloria Aragon of Rocky 
Ford, CO, Sally Rodriguez and husband Ken and Beatrice Jones and husband
 DeShawn, all of Rocky Ford, CO, and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Margarito and Tom Aragon, and a sister: Linda Aragon.

Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, December 10, 2021, at
 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Elias Chinzara 
officiating. &nbsp;Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard 
will follow in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will 
be from 9:00 am until service time with the recitation of the rosary at 
9:30 am, all on Friday at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the 
Center for Life Experiences, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joe may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

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 </figure>Joe Lawrence Aragon, 65, Fort Dodge, died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Fort Dodge Soldiers’ Home.He
 was born September 10, 1956, in Rocky Ford, Colorado the son of Alberto 
and Eloiza (Sandoval) Aragon.&nbsp; In 1976, he graduated from Custer County 
High School with a 4.0 GPA.&nbsp; While in high schoo,l he excelled in 
football, basketball, and as a long-distance runner.&nbsp; On August 30, 2002,&nbsp; he was united in marriage to Inez Gutierrez in Liberal.&nbsp; They later 
divorced.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army and Kansas Army National Guard 
with the rank of Staff Sergeant, working as a supply specialist for 22 
years.&nbsp; Joe was an avid Denver Broncos fan, loved fireworks and the 
Fourth of July, was a skilled woodworker, and was an exceptional 
handyman with repairs around the home.&nbsp; He possessed a deep love of his 
family and enjoyed time with them while cooking, fishing, camping, or at
 the park playing soccer and other sports.Survivors
 include his five sons: Enrique Aragon of Hays, Derrick Aragon of Hays, 
Joe Aragon of Wichita, and Brandon Devon Mathis and Brooke Williams of 
Americas, GA, three daughters: Cassandra Aragon of Hays, Emilia Aragon 
of Pueblo, CO, and Elena Hayson of Pueblo, CO, a stepson: Estevan 
Gutierrez of Ohio, a brother: Frank Aragon of Commerce City, CO, four 
sisters: Clara Aragon of Glenwood Springs, CO, Gloria Aragon of Rocky 
Ford, CO, Sally Rodriguez and husband Ken and Beatrice Jones and husband
 DeShawn, all of Rocky Ford, CO, and eight grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Margarito and Tom Aragon, and a sister: Linda Aragon.Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, December 10, 2021, at
 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Elias Chinzara 
officiating. &nbsp;Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard 
will follow in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will 
be from 9:00 am until service time with the recitation of the rosary at 
9:30 am, all on Friday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
Center for Life Experiences, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joe may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

Joe Lawrence Aragon

Wednesday, November 8th, 1944-Saturday, December 4th, 2021

Wednesday, November 8th, 1944-Saturday, December 4th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Joyce Ann Homm (Van Eaton)

Danny Joe Brough, 63, passed away December 4, 2021, Stormont Vail 
Hospital in Topeka. He was born on November 22, 1958, at Great Bend, to 
Robert &amp; Marian Lorene (Pedigo) Brough. He married Susan Halzle on 
February 5, 1982 at Great Bend.&nbsp;

He was a longtime employee at Moeder Oil as their propane manager. 
Danny was an IMCA official for many years. &nbsp;Danny especially loved 
spending time with his family.&nbsp;He loved taking his grandson Jordan to 
all his motocross races. He found a second family through motocross. He 
loved helping all the kids with their bikes. He was their number one 
mechanic, cheerleader and all-around supporter.&nbsp;

Survivors include, his wife, Susan Brough of the home; a son, Beau 
Brough of Great Bend and two grandsons, Jordan and Nash. He was preceded
 in death by his parents; and his brothers, Jim Brough and Gary Brough.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 
8, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00
 a.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Golden Belt Memorial Park north of
 Great Bend, with Pastor Jay Beouy presiding. Military Rites will be 
conducted by the Army National Guard and the American Legion Riders. 
Memorials have been designated to the Clara Barton Foundation, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Danny Joe Brough, 63, passed away December 4, 2021, Stormont Vail 
Hospital in Topeka. He was born on November 22, 1958, at Great Bend, to 
Robert &amp; Marian Lorene (Pedigo) Brough. He married Susan Halzle on 
February 5, 1982 at Great Bend.&nbsp;He was a longtime employee at Moeder Oil as their propane manager. 
Danny was an IMCA official for many years. &nbsp;Danny especially loved 
spending time with his family.&nbsp;He loved taking his grandson Jordan to 
all his motocross races. He found a second family through motocross. He 
loved helping all the kids with their bikes. He was their number one 
mechanic, cheerleader and all-around supporter.&nbsp;Survivors include, his wife, Susan Brough of the home; a son, Beau 
Brough of Great Bend and two grandsons, Jordan and Nash. He was preceded
 in death by his parents; and his brothers, Jim Brough and Gary Brough.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 
8, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00
 a.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021, at Golden Belt Memorial Park north of
 Great Bend, with Pastor Jay Beouy presiding. Military Rites will be 
conducted by the Army National Guard and the American Legion Riders. 
Memorials have been designated to the Clara Barton Foundation, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Danny Joe Brough

Phillipsburg resident, Holly J. Dinkel, age 59, passed away 
peacefully at her home following a long battle with cancer on November 
22, 2021.

She was born March 9, 1962, in Lincoln, KS the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Starks) Hansen.

Holly was united in marriage to Jeff Dinkel on May 13, 1999, in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He survives.

Other survivors include her two daughters Zoey and Payton; a brother 
Tim Hansen and wife Leisa of Colby, KS; other family, friends, and her 
five Great Danes.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 18th, 2021, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Inurnment will take place following the services at 2:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, KS.

Friends may sign the register book on Friday, December 17th,&nbsp; from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends Friday evening at the funeral chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. 
for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made in Holly’s name in support of her daughters’ education fund.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident, Holly J. Dinkel, age 59, passed away 
peacefully at her home following a long battle with cancer on November 
22, 2021.She was born March 9, 1962, in Lincoln, KS the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Starks) Hansen.Holly was united in marriage to Jeff Dinkel on May 13, 1999, in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He survives.Other survivors include her two daughters Zoey and Payton; a brother 
Tim Hansen and wife Leisa of Colby, KS; other family, friends, and her 
five Great Danes.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 18th, 2021, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Inurnment will take place following the services at 2:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, KS.Friends may sign the register book on Friday, December 17th,&nbsp; from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends Friday evening at the funeral chapel from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. 
for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made in Holly’s name in support of her daughters’ education fund.

Holly J. Dinkel

Michael "Mike" Wayne Schuster passed away on Monday November 29th, 2021. He was a loving son, 
brother, an amazing father, and papa to his grandchildren. Mike was an 
avid hunter, golfer, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman with a 
special ability to show his love for his daughters and his 
grandchildren. 
Michael was born March 12th, 1959 in Hays, Kansas, third son of Hank and
 Phyllis (Huber) Schuster. He had two brothers, Keith and Sam. He was 
preceeded in death by his father, Hank, brother, Keith and his number 
one girl, Riley (dog). 
Mike is survived by his four strong daughters, Tina, Michelle Aiken 
(Richard), Eileen Wahlmeier (Tim), and Katie Young (Paul). Grandchildren
 Avriel Gregg, Colton Aiken, Madison and Braeden Wahlmeier, and Hunter 
and Rhett Young. He is also survived by his mom, Phyllis, brother, Sam 
and many nieces and nephews. 
Mike moved to Arvada, Colorado in 1960 with his parents and two older 
brothers. When Mike was 15 he met Darlene Fusilier and they wed on June 
2nd, 1979. They raised four girls together, Tina, Michelle, Eileen, and 
Katie. Mike and Darlene divorced in 2001. Mike would often say he had 
one true love (Darlene) and that he had messed that relationship up. He 
worked with his hands all his life, mainly in construction and was a 
true craftsman. Mike worked for Bradley Engineering &amp; Blasting 
Company for the last 30 years. He was a long time Arvada resident and 
Arvada West alum(77), where his two granddaughters are set to graduate 
from, summer (22) and summer (23). Over the past 8 years, Mike had been 
in a relationship with Sandy West. She managed to get Mike to smile in 
photos which was a difficult task. 
Mike’s true passion was hunting and telling stories about past 
adventures. He would often go on hunts with his daughters, Eileen and 
Katie. Mike was known by his hunting buddies as Mountain Goat Mike and 
Piston Legs. Mike loved the outdoors and often found relief in ballistic
 therapy, shooting clay pigeons with his daughter, Katie, and her 
husband, Paul at their home in Strasburg, Colorado. Mike loved all of 
his grandchildren and spent time with each of them every chance he 
could. Before leaving each grandchild, Mike would say “Hey, You know 
what?” and pause as he waited for their response, “What?”, then Mike 
would lovingly say “Love you, Ha!”. This memory will live on with each 
grandchild and the family. He will be greatly missed by his family and 
loved ones, but we know he is hunting with his dad and his number one 
girl, Riley. He is also partying with all his other angels that greeted 
him with open arms. 
Hey, dad you know what? Love you, Ha!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael "Mike" Wayne Schuster passed away on Monday November 29th, 2021. He was a loving son, 
brother, an amazing father, and papa to his grandchildren. Mike was an 
avid hunter, golfer, fisherman, and all around outdoorsman with a 
special ability to show his love for his daughters and his 
grandchildren. 
Michael was born March 12th, 1959 in Hays, Kansas, third son of Hank and
 Phyllis (Huber) Schuster. He had two brothers, Keith and Sam. He was 
preceeded in death by his father, Hank, brother, Keith and his number 
one girl, Riley (dog). 
Mike is survived by his four strong daughters, Tina, Michelle Aiken 
(Richard), Eileen Wahlmeier (Tim), and Katie Young (Paul). Grandchildren
 Avriel Gregg, Colton Aiken, Madison and Braeden Wahlmeier, and Hunter 
and Rhett Young. He is also survived by his mom, Phyllis, brother, Sam 
and many nieces and nephews. 
Mike moved to Arvada, Colorado in 1960 with his parents and two older 
brothers. When Mike was 15 he met Darlene Fusilier and they wed on June 
2nd, 1979. They raised four girls together, Tina, Michelle, Eileen, and 
Katie. Mike and Darlene divorced in 2001. Mike would often say he had 
one true love (Darlene) and that he had messed that relationship up. He 
worked with his hands all his life, mainly in construction and was a 
true craftsman. Mike worked for Bradley Engineering &amp; Blasting 
Company for the last 30 years. He was a long time Arvada resident and 
Arvada West alum(77), where his two granddaughters are set to graduate 
from, summer (22) and summer (23). Over the past 8 years, Mike had been 
in a relationship with Sandy West. She managed to get Mike to smile in 
photos which was a difficult task. 
Mike’s true passion was hunting and telling stories about past 
adventures. He would often go on hunts with his daughters, Eileen and 
Katie. Mike was known by his hunting buddies as Mountain Goat Mike and 
Piston Legs. Mike loved the outdoors and often found relief in ballistic
 therapy, shooting clay pigeons with his daughter, Katie, and her 
husband, Paul at their home in Strasburg, Colorado. Mike loved all of 
his grandchildren and spent time with each of them every chance he 
could. Before leaving each grandchild, Mike would say “Hey, You know 
what?” and pause as he waited for their response, “What?”, then Mike 
would lovingly say “Love you, Ha!”. This memory will live on with each 
grandchild and the family. He will be greatly missed by his family and 
loved ones, but we know he is hunting with his dad and his number one 
girl, Riley. He is also partying with all his other angels that greeted 
him with open arms. 
Hey, dad you know what? Love you, Ha!&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael ‘Mike’ Wayne Schuster 

Ethel Ella (Newell) Zrubek passed away Saturday 
November 27th, 2021, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, 
Kansas. She was born on October 21st, 1945, to Alfred E. and Marie E. 
(Knipp) Newell in Hays, Kansas.

In April of 1964, she graduated from Brown Mackie School of Business 
in Salina, Kansas. She went on to work for the Salina City Court, the 
Magistrate Court, and was also employed by the Salina Police Department.

She married Larry A. Zrubek on February 24th, 1968, in Damar, Kansas. 
In 1976, she partnered with husband Larry and started Zrubek Transmission Service which was later sold.

In 1996, Ethel again went to work with husband Larry and son Gary, 
establishing Larry’s Transmission Repair thereby building another 
successful family business where she worked until her passing. Ethel’s 
greatest love was family which is reflected in her volumes of personal 
dedication to the family Genealogy.

She is proceeded in death by parents Alfred E. and Maria E. (Knipp) 
Newell, brother Maxim E. Newell, sisters Henrietta L. (Tooker), Marlene 
A. Newell, and sister-in-law Patricia J. Newell&nbsp; &nbsp;

She is survived by husband Larry A. Zrubek, sons Gary A. &amp; wife 
Laurie (Jeske) Zrubek, Michael A. &amp; Wife Becky (Lutz) Zrubek all of 
Salina. Grandchildren, Bradley Blair, Kylee Jeske, Ryan Zrubek, Patrick 
Zrubek, Joshua Zrubek, and Travis Zrubek, Michael Lutz Jr., Amanda Lutz,
 Mary Ellen Srack, Melissa Lutz, and several great-grandchildren. 
She is also survived by brothers, LeRoy Newell of Salina, Richard Newell
 of Palco, sisters Wanita Hulett of Milford, Raenetta Munsterman of 
Atchison along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Public visitations will be held on Friday December 10th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kansas.

There will be a Mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday December 11th at the 
Sacred Heart Cathedral with graveside services following at the Mt 
Calvary Catholic Cemetery Salina, Kansas. 
Masks are recommended.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catholic Church care
 of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N 9th St, Salina, KS 67401

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 </figure>Ethel Ella (Newell) Zrubek passed away Saturday 
November 27th, 2021, at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, 
Kansas. She was born on October 21st, 1945, to Alfred E. and Marie E. 
(Knipp) Newell in Hays, Kansas.In April of 1964, she graduated from Brown Mackie School of Business 
in Salina, Kansas. She went on to work for the Salina City Court, the 
Magistrate Court, and was also employed by the Salina Police Department.She married Larry A. Zrubek on February 24th, 1968, in Damar, Kansas. 
In 1976, she partnered with husband Larry and started Zrubek Transmission Service which was later sold.In 1996, Ethel again went to work with husband Larry and son Gary, 
establishing Larry’s Transmission Repair thereby building another 
successful family business where she worked until her passing. Ethel’s 
greatest love was family which is reflected in her volumes of personal 
dedication to the family Genealogy.She is proceeded in death by parents Alfred E. and Maria E. (Knipp) 
Newell, brother Maxim E. Newell, sisters Henrietta L. (Tooker), Marlene 
A. Newell, and sister-in-law Patricia J. Newell&nbsp; &nbsp;She is survived by husband Larry A. Zrubek, sons Gary A. &amp; wife 
Laurie (Jeske) Zrubek, Michael A. &amp; Wife Becky (Lutz) Zrubek all of 
Salina. Grandchildren, Bradley Blair, Kylee Jeske, Ryan Zrubek, Patrick 
Zrubek, Joshua Zrubek, and Travis Zrubek, Michael Lutz Jr., Amanda Lutz,
 Mary Ellen Srack, Melissa Lutz, and several great-grandchildren. 
She is also survived by brothers, LeRoy Newell of Salina, Richard Newell
 of Palco, sisters Wanita Hulett of Milford, Raenetta Munsterman of 
Atchison along with numerous nieces and nephews.Public visitations will be held on Friday December 10th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina, Kansas.There will be a Mass at 10 a.m. on Saturday December 11th at the 
Sacred Heart Cathedral with graveside services following at the Mt 
Calvary Catholic Cemetery Salina, Kansas. 
Masks are recommended.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Catholic Church care
 of the Sacred Heart Cathedral, 118 N 9th St, Salina, KS 67401

Ethel Ella (Newell) Zrubek

Kenneth Lee Augustine, 66, Ellis, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born July 11, 1955, to William and Rose (Lang) Augustine.&nbsp; He graduated high school from Bennett High School, in Bennett, Colorado.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University and received an accounting degree. &nbsp; He worked for many companies in Manhattan, KS, St. Louis, MO, and Trenton, NJ.&nbsp; He moved back to Ellis in 2006.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis and the Ellis Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three sons; Scott (Diana) Augustine--Newport News, VA; Brett (fiancée Amber) Augustine--Ocala, FL, and Craig (Amanda) Augustine--Inverness, FL; one daughter Ashely Augustine--Floral City, FL; a special friend, Carol Werth, Schoenchen, KS; two sisters; Cheryl (Augustine) Noles and husband Richard, Aurora, CO; Roberta Augustine, Ellis; three brothers; Ray (Shirleen) Augustine, Baldwin City, KS; Mike Augustine, Wellsville, KS; David (Amy) Augustine, Odessa, TX; three grandchildren, Logan, Leila, and Launa Augustine; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Services will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas; inurnment will be at the Catholic Church Cemetery on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. A parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at the church. Contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic 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>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Kenneth Lee Augustine, 66, Ellis, died Friday, December 3, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born July 11, 1955, to William and Rose (Lang) Augustine.&nbsp; He graduated high school from Bennett High School, in Bennett, Colorado.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University and received an accounting degree. &nbsp; He worked for many companies in Manhattan, KS, St. Louis, MO, and Trenton, NJ.&nbsp; He moved back to Ellis in 2006.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis and the Ellis Knights of Columbus. He is survived by three sons; Scott (Diana) Augustine--Newport News, VA; Brett (fiancée Amber) Augustine--Ocala, FL, and Craig (Amanda) Augustine--Inverness, FL; one daughter Ashely Augustine--Floral City, FL; a special friend, Carol Werth, Schoenchen, KS; two sisters; Cheryl (Augustine) Noles and husband Richard, Aurora, CO; Roberta Augustine, Ellis; three brothers; Ray (Shirleen) Augustine, Baldwin City, KS; Mike Augustine, Wellsville, KS; David (Amy) Augustine, Odessa, TX; three grandchildren, Logan, Leila, and Launa Augustine; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant sister. Services will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at 10 a.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas; inurnment will be at the Catholic Church Cemetery on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. A parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at the church. Contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic 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>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Kenneth Lee Augustine

Alan Dean Henry, 70, passed away on November 30, 2021, in Salina, 
Kansas. He was born November 7, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Lyle and
 Betty (Poe) Henry.

Alan retired from the Coleman Company after 25 years in Wichita. He retired to the Eureka area later he moved to Salina.

He is survived by his sister Kathleen (Dean) Delaney of Dighton; 
brother Dale Henry of Hays; 2 nephews, Deone Delaney of Alamota, Justin 
(Liz) Delaney of Ness City; 6 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; niece, Shelly (Delaney) Wesley; and nephew, 
John Henry.

Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or Donor’s Choice.

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 </figure>Alan Dean Henry, 70, passed away on November 30, 2021, in Salina, 
Kansas. He was born November 7, 1951, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Lyle and
 Betty (Poe) Henry.Alan retired from the Coleman Company after 25 years in Wichita. He retired to the Eureka area later he moved to Salina.He is survived by his sister Kathleen (Dean) Delaney of Dighton; 
brother Dale Henry of Hays; 2 nephews, Deone Delaney of Alamota, Justin 
(Liz) Delaney of Ness City; 6 great nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; niece, Shelly (Delaney) Wesley; and nephew, 
John Henry.Funeral Service will be Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or Donor’s Choice.

Alan Dean Henry

Celestin Severin Leiker “Junior” was born to Celestin &amp; Virginia 
Leiker on June 10, 1939, just outside Wallace, KS. Junior was the 
youngest of 5 children. At the age of 5 the family moved into Wallace. 
Junior attended grade school in Wallace and high school in Sharon 
Springs. Junior played basketball in school. Junior was inducted into 
the Army Nov. 15, 1961. Junior owned and operated a tire shop and gas 
station in Wallace for 32 years. He also found time to do some farming 
which he enjoyed. Junior married Dolly Bishop on Nov. 14, 2004. Junior 
&amp; Dolly enjoyed playing golf and dancing. 
Family preceding Junior in death were his parents; sisters, Gloria Jones and Shirley Bussen and brother Roger Leiker. 
Junior is survived by his wife Dolly, of Atwood; his sons, Darrick 
Leiker (Tammy), of Goodland and Rustin Leiker, of Wallace; daughter 
Chanda Gronewoller (Frank), of Ionia, KS and grandchildren, Paige Haist 
(John) and Riley Gronewoller. Junior loved and was so proud of his 
children and grandchildren. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. Memorial donations may be made 
to the NWKS Foundation for Hope or to the family and may be sent in care
 of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Celestin Severin Leiker “Junior” was born to Celestin &amp; Virginia 
Leiker on June 10, 1939, just outside Wallace, KS. Junior was the 
youngest of 5 children. At the age of 5 the family moved into Wallace. 
Junior attended grade school in Wallace and high school in Sharon 
Springs. Junior played basketball in school. Junior was inducted into 
the Army Nov. 15, 1961. Junior owned and operated a tire shop and gas 
station in Wallace for 32 years. He also found time to do some farming 
which he enjoyed. Junior married Dolly Bishop on Nov. 14, 2004. Junior 
&amp; Dolly enjoyed playing golf and dancing. 
Family preceding Junior in death were his parents; sisters, Gloria Jones and Shirley Bussen and brother Roger Leiker. 
Junior is survived by his wife Dolly, of Atwood; his sons, Darrick 
Leiker (Tammy), of Goodland and Rustin Leiker, of Wallace; daughter 
Chanda Gronewoller (Frank), of Ionia, KS and grandchildren, Paige Haist 
(John) and Riley Gronewoller. Junior loved and was so proud of his 
children and grandchildren. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. Memorial donations may be made 
to the NWKS Foundation for Hope or to the family and may be sent in care
 of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Celestin Severin Leiker Jr.

Paul Richard MacDonald, 69, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend died November 29, 2021 in De Soto, KS.&nbsp; A private family service was held on Friday, December 3 at <a href="https://www.porterfuneralhome.com/">Porter Funeral Home</a> in Lenexa, KS.&nbsp; Paul’s family expresses their profound gratitude for everyone’s outpouring of love and support, during this time of sorrow.&nbsp; As Paul would wish, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made to <a href="https://catholiccentral.myschoolapp.com/page/giving?siteId=1178&amp;ssl=1">Catholic Central High School</a> or <a href="https://www.wgaesf.org/a-life-changing-opportunity/">Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation</a>.

Paul was many things to many people, but for those closest to him he was beloved.

He was a beloved MacDonald Son.&nbsp; On April 14, 1952, Paul was born in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, to a large and vibrant family.&nbsp; As the third of seven children, Paul played a central role in the life of his family.&nbsp; Always
 the showman, the young Paul was a musician, a drum major, and, 
occasionally, the mastermind of elaborate and hilarious pranks.&nbsp; Paul was devoted to his mother and dearly loved his brothers and sisters, drawing his strength from their foundational bond.

He was a beloved Dad and Papa. Paul stepped into fatherhood at a young age.&nbsp; Raising
 four daughters is not a task for the faint of heart, and Paul not only 
willingly took up the task but embraced it with all his might.&nbsp; An
 imposing man of height, with a thick mane of hair often paired with a 
full beard, Paul was the image of a protector and provider.&nbsp; However, his children and grandchildren were granted access to the soft side of Paul.&nbsp; Whether
 he was spending hours looking for the perfect prom dress or on the golf
 course helping to find a perfect swing or in the shop teaching all 
things cars, Paul’s love for his family was undeniable.&nbsp; Traveling and experiencing the world was especially important to Paul, and he shared this with his family.&nbsp; Memories
 of trains, planes, and automobiles to all corners of the globe will 
remain as treasures to be called upon in times of aching sadness, as 
Paul was most alive when he was walking the streets of Edinburgh, 
navigating the subways of New York, or caught up in the magic of Disney.&nbsp; 

He was a beloved, pen-ultimate “Car Guy." Upon
 his graduation from Catholic Central in 1970 and a year at King’s 
College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Paul, as a child of the Motor 
City, entered the automobile business at his grandfather’s Chevrolet 
Dealership in Detroit.&nbsp; This would prove to be the beginning of a prolific life as automobile dealer and his identity as a “car guy."&nbsp; Following
 10 years under the tutelage of his grandfather, Paul left his family 
story to purchase a dealership in Hays, Kansas, and established his own 
automobile legacy.&nbsp; He has held 
Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Mazda and Chevrolet franchises garnering him 
many awards and accolades including the honor of being a TIME Magazine 
Quality Dealer.&nbsp; As Paul’s 
career developed, he contributed to the evolution of the automobile 
industry through his work at NADA, the National Automobile Dealer’s 
Association.&nbsp; Recognizing the 
emerging role of technology and computer information, Paul was an 
innovator, advisor, and mentor, helping many colleagues traverse the 
technological highway of the 21st century. &nbsp;Nearing
 the end of his professional life, Paul had been the proud owner-dealer 
of Orem and Bountiful Mazda and remained to his death, the President of 
Tri-Mac Automotive Advisory Group.

He was a beloved Servant Leader and Friend. Although he played the role of owner and proprietor of a family business, Paul, at heart, was always seeking to serve.&nbsp; If
 he wasn’t selling Christmas trees for the Optimist Club or serving on 
the board of a hospital or school, Paul offered a place of employment 
for people to feel a sense of purpose and connection, so that they may 
be able to care for their families and also participate in the 
community.&nbsp; His friends and community will miss his big heart, his even bigger smile, and his unwavering dedication.

He was a beloved Highland Piper. For some, Paul will be remembered as the call-in-the-middle-of-the-night-guy to solve any problem big or small.&nbsp; For others, he was always ready to round out a foursome and be a true source for clarifying the rules of the grand game of golf.&nbsp; For
 many, he will always be pictured wandering the hills of Scotland 
playing an enchanting melody on his prized, sparkling bagpipes.

Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, his father Lawrence, and 
two grandsons, Luke and Zach, Paul leaves behind his numerous nephews 
and nieces and their parents, his seven siblings: Margaret; Larry and 
his wife, Dorothy; Betsy and her husband and Paul’s lifelong friend, 
Fred; Mike and his wife, Lou; Chris and his partner, Annette; and Fred 
and his wife, JoEllen. Paul also leaves behind the mother of his 
children, Terri. &nbsp;He will be 
forever in the hearts of his four daughters, nine grandchildren, and the
 many generations to follow: Jenny, her husband, Christian, and two 
children, Elyse and Cian; Stacey and her daughters, Allison and Emily; 
Calley, her husband Brett, and two daughters, Claire and Chloe; and 
Shannon, her husband, Brad, and son, Callen. &nbsp;

Though his time was far too short, Paul will be forever loved.

<a href="https://www.porterfuneralhome.com/ObituaryDetails.aspx?id=61002">Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Paul Richard MacDonald, 69, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend died November 29, 2021 in De Soto, KS.&nbsp; A private family service was held on Friday, December 3 at <a href="https://www.porterfuneralhome.com/">Porter Funeral Home</a> in Lenexa, KS.&nbsp; Paul’s family expresses their profound gratitude for everyone’s outpouring of love and support, during this time of sorrow.&nbsp; As Paul would wish, the family asks for memorial contributions to be made to <a href="https://catholiccentral.myschoolapp.com/page/giving?siteId=1178&amp;ssl=1">Catholic Central High School</a> or <a href="https://www.wgaesf.org/a-life-changing-opportunity/">Western Golf Association Evans Scholars Foundation</a>.Paul was many things to many people, but for those closest to him he was beloved.He was a beloved MacDonald Son.&nbsp; On April 14, 1952, Paul was born in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, to a large and vibrant family.&nbsp; As the third of seven children, Paul played a central role in the life of his family.&nbsp; Always
 the showman, the young Paul was a musician, a drum major, and, 
occasionally, the mastermind of elaborate and hilarious pranks.&nbsp; Paul was devoted to his mother and dearly loved his brothers and sisters, drawing his strength from their foundational bond.He was a beloved Dad and Papa. Paul stepped into fatherhood at a young age.&nbsp; Raising
 four daughters is not a task for the faint of heart, and Paul not only 
willingly took up the task but embraced it with all his might.&nbsp; An
 imposing man of height, with a thick mane of hair often paired with a 
full beard, Paul was the image of a protector and provider.&nbsp; However, his children and grandchildren were granted access to the soft side of Paul.&nbsp; Whether
 he was spending hours looking for the perfect prom dress or on the golf
 course helping to find a perfect swing or in the shop teaching all 
things cars, Paul’s love for his family was undeniable.&nbsp; Traveling and experiencing the world was especially important to Paul, and he shared this with his family.&nbsp; Memories
 of trains, planes, and automobiles to all corners of the globe will 
remain as treasures to be called upon in times of aching sadness, as 
Paul was most alive when he was walking the streets of Edinburgh, 
navigating the subways of New York, or caught up in the magic of Disney.&nbsp; He was a beloved, pen-ultimate “Car Guy." Upon
 his graduation from Catholic Central in 1970 and a year at King’s 
College in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Paul, as a child of the Motor 
City, entered the automobile business at his grandfather’s Chevrolet 
Dealership in Detroit.&nbsp; This would prove to be the beginning of a prolific life as automobile dealer and his identity as a “car guy."&nbsp; Following
 10 years under the tutelage of his grandfather, Paul left his family 
story to purchase a dealership in Hays, Kansas, and established his own 
automobile legacy.&nbsp; He has held 
Volkswagen, Porsche, Audi, Mazda and Chevrolet franchises garnering him 
many awards and accolades including the honor of being a TIME Magazine 
Quality Dealer.&nbsp; As Paul’s 
career developed, he contributed to the evolution of the automobile 
industry through his work at NADA, the National Automobile Dealer’s 
Association.&nbsp; Recognizing the 
emerging role of technology and computer information, Paul was an 
innovator, advisor, and mentor, helping many colleagues traverse the 
technological highway of the 21st century. &nbsp;Nearing
 the end of his professional life, Paul had been the proud owner-dealer 
of Orem and Bountiful Mazda and remained to his death, the President of 
Tri-Mac Automotive Advisory Group.He was a beloved Servant Leader and Friend. Although he played the role of owner and proprietor of a family business, Paul, at heart, was always seeking to serve.&nbsp; If
 he wasn’t selling Christmas trees for the Optimist Club or serving on 
the board of a hospital or school, Paul offered a place of employment 
for people to feel a sense of purpose and connection, so that they may 
be able to care for their families and also participate in the 
community.&nbsp; His friends and community will miss his big heart, his even bigger smile, and his unwavering dedication.He was a beloved Highland Piper. For some, Paul will be remembered as the call-in-the-middle-of-the-night-guy to solve any problem big or small.&nbsp; For others, he was always ready to round out a foursome and be a true source for clarifying the rules of the grand game of golf.&nbsp; For
 many, he will always be pictured wandering the hills of Scotland 
playing an enchanting melody on his prized, sparkling bagpipes.Preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy, his father Lawrence, and 
two grandsons, Luke and Zach, Paul leaves behind his numerous nephews 
and nieces and their parents, his seven siblings: Margaret; Larry and 
his wife, Dorothy; Betsy and her husband and Paul’s lifelong friend, 
Fred; Mike and his wife, Lou; Chris and his partner, Annette; and Fred 
and his wife, JoEllen. Paul also leaves behind the mother of his 
children, Terri. &nbsp;He will be 
forever in the hearts of his four daughters, nine grandchildren, and the
 many generations to follow: Jenny, her husband, Christian, and two 
children, Elyse and Cian; Stacey and her daughters, Allison and Emily; 
Calley, her husband Brett, and two daughters, Claire and Chloe; and 
Shannon, her husband, Brad, and son, Callen. &nbsp;Though his time was far too short, Paul will be forever loved.<a href="https://www.porterfuneralhome.com/ObituaryDetails.aspx?id=61002">Porter Funeral Homes and Crematory</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Paul Richard MacDonald

Rural Phillipsburg resident Betty Jean McClain passed away Dec. 4, 
2021, at the age of 93.&nbsp; She was born Feb. 24, 1928, in Phillipsburg.

Survivors include her sons; Dan of rural Phillipsburg and Jerry of 
Republican City, NE; her daughter, JoAnn Hawley of Naponee, NE; her 
brother, Glen Lanman of Lexington, NE; 3 sisters, Norma Romjue of 
LaJuanta, CO, Elaine Portenier of Phillipsburg &amp; Karen Jacobson of 
Raymond, NE; 7 grandchildren &amp; 15 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Tim Osborn 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, 
Phillips County.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 
Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Tuesday 
evening at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Jean McClain Memorial Fund.

Rural Phillipsburg resident Betty Jean McClain passed away Dec. 4, 
2021, at the age of 93.&nbsp; She was born Feb. 24, 1928, in Phillipsburg.Survivors include her sons; Dan of rural Phillipsburg and Jerry of 
Republican City, NE; her daughter, JoAnn Hawley of Naponee, NE; her 
brother, Glen Lanman of Lexington, NE; 3 sisters, Norma Romjue of 
LaJuanta, CO, Elaine Portenier of Phillipsburg &amp; Karen Jacobson of 
Raymond, NE; 7 grandchildren &amp; 15 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Tim Osborn 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, 
Phillips County.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 
Tuesday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Tuesday 
evening at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Betty Jean McClain Memorial Fund.

Betty Jean McClain

Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Nemeth, 91, of Herndon, died Friday December 3, 2021, in Atwood, Kansas. 
Gerry was born January 10, 1930, on a farm four miles northwest of 
Herndon, Kansas, to Francis and Cecilia (Lippold) Barenberg. She was the
 oldest of four children. She moved with her family into the town of 
Herndon in 1938, where she attended St. Mary’s Grade School and later 
Herndon High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1948. 
Gerry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herndon her entire 
life. She received her First Communion and was confirmed at St. Mary’s. 
Her first job as a young girl was helping prepare and serve meals to 
priests living in the two-story house that was located on the south side
 of the Church. After graduating high school, she worked at the grain 
elevator in Herndon. In later years she worked at Pooch’s egg plant in 
Herndon to earn money for her children’s college education. 
On the 16th of January 1951 Gerry married her lifelong love, Robert 
“Bob” Nemeth, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bob and Gerry lived on a 
farm northeast of Ludell where they raised three children: Gary, Cheryl,
 and Rick. Bob and Gerry moved into the town of Herndon in 1988. 
In past years Gerry’s favorite hobbies were sewing and crafting. She was
 very meticulous with everything she made. She would enter items in 
craft fairs. Each holiday her house was decorated with beautiful 
home-made décor. 
Gerry enjoyed music. In their younger days she and Bob would regularly 
attend dances on Saturday nights. In more recent years she never wanted 
to miss the opportunity to watch Polka Joe or Molly B. 
Gerry’s family meant everything to her. She and Bob attended every 
activity that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were 
involved in. If she was not able to be there in person she would watch 
or listen on the TV or radio. Gerry always wanted to be aware of what 
was going on in the lives of each grandchild and great grandchild. Every
 evening she would ask, “What did you hear from the kids today?” Her 
favorite part of moving to Atwood this past year was their frequent 
visits. The children were equally excited to see her. She always made 
sure “the goose” was filled with plenty of candy and that there were 
toys, books, movies, and puzzles for entertainment. 
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Bob; her parents; her 
brother Myron; her sister Janice and brother-in-law Frank Irvin; her 
son-in-law, Kenneth Timm, and her sister-in-law Hulda Frick. 
Geraldine is survived by her son Gary of Herndon; Daughter Cheryl Timm 
of Ludell; son Rick (Sheli) of Ludell; brother Eldon (Fay Ann) Barenberg
 of McCook, NE; sister-in-law Marcia Barenberg of Golden, CO; 
grandchildren Melissa Rickford and husband Travis of Atwood, Jonathan 
Timm and wife Amber of Ludell, Emily Green and husband Cedric of Atwood,
 and Nicolette Nemeth of Kansas City; great-grandchildren, Ashton and 
Olivia Rickford, Kennedy and Mason Timm, and Kinley, Khloe and Kaden 
Green, as well as 12 nieces and nephews. 
Visitation will take place from 1-5:00 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2021, at
 Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, then from 6-7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic
 Church, Herndon, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at 
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Herndon, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638741918932.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Geraldine “Gerry” Marie Nemeth, 91, of Herndon, died Friday December 3, 2021, in Atwood, Kansas. 
Gerry was born January 10, 1930, on a farm four miles northwest of 
Herndon, Kansas, to Francis and Cecilia (Lippold) Barenberg. She was the
 oldest of four children. She moved with her family into the town of 
Herndon in 1938, where she attended St. Mary’s Grade School and later 
Herndon High School, graduating as valedictorian in 1948. 
Gerry was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Herndon her entire 
life. She received her First Communion and was confirmed at St. Mary’s. 
Her first job as a young girl was helping prepare and serve meals to 
priests living in the two-story house that was located on the south side
 of the Church. After graduating high school, she worked at the grain 
elevator in Herndon. In later years she worked at Pooch’s egg plant in 
Herndon to earn money for her children’s college education. 
On the 16th of January 1951 Gerry married her lifelong love, Robert 
“Bob” Nemeth, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Bob and Gerry lived on a 
farm northeast of Ludell where they raised three children: Gary, Cheryl,
 and Rick. Bob and Gerry moved into the town of Herndon in 1988. 
In past years Gerry’s favorite hobbies were sewing and crafting. She was
 very meticulous with everything she made. She would enter items in 
craft fairs. Each holiday her house was decorated with beautiful 
home-made décor. 
Gerry enjoyed music. In their younger days she and Bob would regularly 
attend dances on Saturday nights. In more recent years she never wanted 
to miss the opportunity to watch Polka Joe or Molly B. 
Gerry’s family meant everything to her. She and Bob attended every 
activity that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were 
involved in. If she was not able to be there in person she would watch 
or listen on the TV or radio. Gerry always wanted to be aware of what 
was going on in the lives of each grandchild and great grandchild. Every
 evening she would ask, “What did you hear from the kids today?” Her 
favorite part of moving to Atwood this past year was their frequent 
visits. The children were equally excited to see her. She always made 
sure “the goose” was filled with plenty of candy and that there were 
toys, books, movies, and puzzles for entertainment. 
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband Bob; her parents; her 
brother Myron; her sister Janice and brother-in-law Frank Irvin; her 
son-in-law, Kenneth Timm, and her sister-in-law Hulda Frick. 
Geraldine is survived by her son Gary of Herndon; Daughter Cheryl Timm 
of Ludell; son Rick (Sheli) of Ludell; brother Eldon (Fay Ann) Barenberg
 of McCook, NE; sister-in-law Marcia Barenberg of Golden, CO; 
grandchildren Melissa Rickford and husband Travis of Atwood, Jonathan 
Timm and wife Amber of Ludell, Emily Green and husband Cedric of Atwood,
 and Nicolette Nemeth of Kansas City; great-grandchildren, Ashton and 
Olivia Rickford, Kennedy and Mason Timm, and Kinley, Khloe and Kaden 
Green, as well as 12 nieces and nephews. 
Visitation will take place from 1-5:00 p.m. Monday, December 6, 2021, at
 Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, then from 6-7:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic
 Church, Herndon, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be at 
2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 
Herndon, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Geraldine 'Gerry' Marie Nemeth

Larry D. Lala, Kirwin, KS, passed away on December 2, 2021, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 84. He was born on October 2, 1937, to Theodore and Hallie (Newbrey) Lala in Hays, KS. Larry married Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Vohs on June 2, 1956, in Osborne, KS. They were blessed with two daughters: Barbara Ann and Susan Elizabeth.

Larry grew up on a farm north of Woodston and graduated from Woodston Rural High School in 1955. He started farming and ranching, the occupation he had planned since 8th grade.  He farmed with his step-dad Vernon Townley and brother Kent Townley until 1984. He continued to farm with his step-dad Vernon until his death in 1999. Larry ran a cow/calf operation, as well as a small feedlot in the early years, but his love was crop production. He loved his tractors and machinery; anything motorized or Case IH and he was very particular about their maintenance. He was a skilled mechanic, he could make or fix anything, and never missed an opportunity to teach. As he often said: “You can’t learn any younger”. Anyone who knew him knew his wardrobe consisted of Key overalls, with many tools and accessories in his front pockets (which provided the grandkids with hours of play), work boots and in the winter, floppy eared hats. 

Larry was very active in the Kirwin Lions Club being a key player in the annual Old Settler’s Day.  He was also a member of the Alton Masonic Lodge, Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, FSA Board, Bull City Saddle Club, Rural Fire Dept., and the Woodston and Ash Rock Cemetery Boards. He and Betty played cards with the Rural Life Card Group in Alton/Osborne for many years.  

Larry worked and played hard. He was busy all the time, yet he managed to always have time for everyone. In his younger years he enjoyed boating at the lake, water and snow skiing. He and Betty enjoyed dances at the Bohemian Hall dancing to the Harmony Four. The family enjoyed summer vacations to Colorado and the Dakota’s, even though Larry was most happy on the ‘knob north of Woodston’. He loved to go to the car races and demo derbies. He liked to ride motorcycles, snowmobiles, and even learned to fly an airplane, parking it in the front yard.

He and Betty were very involved in Barb’s and Susan’s activities, assisting with 4H projects	 and following them to their sporting events. When grandkids came along, he and Betty tried to attend as many of their events as they could, with Larry hitting every concession stand! He adored his grandkids.  

When his step-father Vernon’s health started to decline in the late 90’s, Larry took over the community coffee shop in Woodston. You could find him there with friends almost every morning swapping stories. In the last few years, Larry expanded his personal lawn mowing efforts to include a large portion of Woodston. Larry didn’t know a stranger, and loved to visit, for hours at a time.

Larry is survived by his wife, Betty Lala of the home in Woodston; daughters, Barbara Ann McClain and husband Mark of Smith Center, KS and Susan Elizabeth McCall and husband Shane of Smith Center, KS; sister-in-law, Janese Townley of Stockton, KS; four grandchildren, Matthew McClain (Janice), Megan Engle (Kurt), Marshall McCall, and Hallie McCall (Cody Theobald); five great-grandchildren, Luke, Benjamin, and Ethan McClain, and Brooks and Avery Engle; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted Lala and Hallie Townley; step-dad Vernon Townley and brother Kent Townley.

Larry was greatly loved and will be terribly missed.  He was a man of value, character, and integrity who served with a giving heart and loved with an even greater heart. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be remembered in love.

A Graveside Service will be held at Ashrock Cemetery north of Woodston, KS on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 11AM. Visitation will be held on Monday 2PM-7PM with the family receiving friends 5PM-7PM. 

Memorials are suggested to the Woodston Rural Fire Dept. and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1638741692109.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Larry D. Lala, Kirwin, KS, passed away on December 2, 2021, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 84. He was born on October 2, 1937, to Theodore and Hallie (Newbrey) Lala in Hays, KS. Larry married Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Vohs on June 2, 1956, in Osborne, KS. They were blessed with two daughters: Barbara Ann and Susan Elizabeth.Larry grew up on a farm north of Woodston and graduated from Woodston Rural High School in 1955. He started farming and ranching, the occupation he had planned since 8th grade. He farmed with his step-dad Vernon Townley and brother Kent Townley until 1984. He continued to farm with his step-dad Vernon until his death in 1999. Larry ran a cow/calf operation, as well as a small feedlot in the early years, but his love was crop production. He loved his tractors and machinery; anything motorized or Case IH and he was very particular about their maintenance. He was a skilled mechanic, he could make or fix anything, and never missed an opportunity to teach. As he often said: “You can’t learn any younger”. Anyone who knew him knew his wardrobe consisted of Key overalls, with many tools and accessories in his front pockets (which provided the grandkids with hours of play), work boots and in the winter, floppy eared hats. Larry was very active in the Kirwin Lions Club being a key player in the annual Old Settler’s Day. He was also a member of the Alton Masonic Lodge, Western Bohemian Fraternal Association, FSA Board, Bull City Saddle Club, Rural Fire Dept., and the Woodston and Ash Rock Cemetery Boards. He and Betty played cards with the Rural Life Card Group in Alton/Osborne for many years. Larry worked and played hard. He was busy all the time, yet he managed to always have time for everyone. In his younger years he enjoyed boating at the lake, water and snow skiing. He and Betty enjoyed dances at the Bohemian Hall dancing to the Harmony Four. The family enjoyed summer vacations to Colorado and the Dakota’s, even though Larry was most happy on the ‘knob north of Woodston’. He loved to go to the car races and demo derbies. He liked to ride motorcycles, snowmobiles, and even learned to fly an airplane, parking it in the front yard.He and Betty were very involved in Barb’s and Susan’s activities, assisting with 4H projects	 and following them to their sporting events. When grandkids came along, he and Betty tried to attend as many of their events as they could, with Larry hitting every concession stand! He adored his grandkids. When his step-father Vernon’s health started to decline in the late 90’s, Larry took over the community coffee shop in Woodston. You could find him there with friends almost every morning swapping stories. In the last few years, Larry expanded his personal lawn mowing efforts to include a large portion of Woodston. Larry didn’t know a stranger, and loved to visit, for hours at a time.Larry is survived by his wife, Betty Lala of the home in Woodston; daughters, Barbara Ann McClain and husband Mark of Smith Center, KS and Susan Elizabeth McCall and husband Shane of Smith Center, KS; sister-in-law, Janese Townley of Stockton, KS; four grandchildren, Matthew McClain (Janice), Megan Engle (Kurt), Marshall McCall, and Hallie McCall (Cody Theobald); five great-grandchildren, Luke, Benjamin, and Ethan McClain, and Brooks and Avery Engle; and many nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted Lala and Hallie Townley; step-dad Vernon Townley and brother Kent Townley.Larry was greatly loved and will be terribly missed. He was a man of value, character, and integrity who served with a giving heart and loved with an even greater heart. We can smile because he lived and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our hearts. He will be remembered in love.A Graveside Service will be held at Ashrock Cemetery north of Woodston, KS on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at 11AM. Visitation will be held on Monday 2PM-7PM with the family receiving friends 5PM-7PM. Memorials are suggested to the Woodston Rural Fire Dept. and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

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