Leonora&nbsp;G. Tipton, 94, died October 18, 2021, at The Lodge at 
Brookline Nursing Home, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She was born April 15,
 1927, in Ellinwood, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Frances 
(Auchstetter) Schartz.&nbsp;

On May 28, 1946, she married Francis R. “Tip” Tipton in Ellinwood, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2007.

Leonora was a longtime resident of Hoisington moving to Oklahoma City
 in 2000 to be closer to family. She was a member of St. John the 
Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society. An avid quilter she made 
many cherished quilts for friends and family.

She is survived by two grandchildren; Chris Crabtree and wife Melanie
 of Mooresville, North Carolina, and Tammy Walden and husband Don of 
Edmond, Oklahoma; great grandson, Ryan Walden of Edmond, Oklahoma, 
son-in-law, Don Crabtree of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, brother, Gilbert 
Schartz of Great Bend and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and only daughter,
 Jacqueline Crabtree, &nbsp;brothers, Richard Schartz, Aubrey Schartz, and 
sisters, Berneice Meckel and Rita Bixby.

Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Rosary will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to 
follow at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at St. John the 
Evangelist Catholic Church celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will 
follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, rural Great Bend, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634675666375.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leonora&nbsp;G. Tipton, 94, died October 18, 2021, at The Lodge at 
Brookline Nursing Home, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She was born April 15,
 1927, in Ellinwood, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Frances 
(Auchstetter) Schartz.&nbsp;On May 28, 1946, she married Francis R. “Tip” Tipton in Ellinwood, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 6, 2007.Leonora was a longtime resident of Hoisington moving to Oklahoma City
 in 2000 to be closer to family. She was a member of St. John the 
Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society. An avid quilter she made 
many cherished quilts for friends and family.She is survived by two grandchildren; Chris Crabtree and wife Melanie
 of Mooresville, North Carolina, and Tammy Walden and husband Don of 
Edmond, Oklahoma; great grandson, Ryan Walden of Edmond, Oklahoma, 
son-in-law, Don Crabtree of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, brother, Gilbert 
Schartz of Great Bend and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and only daughter,
 Jacqueline Crabtree, &nbsp;brothers, Richard Schartz, Aubrey Schartz, and 
sisters, Berneice Meckel and Rita Bixby.Visitation will be 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.Rosary will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial to 
follow at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 25, 2021, at St. John the 
Evangelist Catholic Church celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will 
follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park, rural Great Bend, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leonora G. Tipton

July 31, 1960
 -
 October 18, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

July 31, 1960
 -
 October 18, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Connie Jean Keith

GREAT BEND –  Gilbert “Gil” Francis Sander, 92, went to meet his Lord, Oct. 15, 2021, passing away at Country Place Senior Living in Hoisington. 

He was born May 2, 1929, in Victoria to Frank and Agnes (Dinkel) Sander. On June 14, 1949, he married Kathleen Mae “Kay” Rajewski at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Vincent. They lived in Victoria, Salina, Hays and Plainville before settling in Great Bend in 1955. Kay passed away Dec. 13, 2018. 

Gilbert began working on the family farm then on to Royal Crown Cola, O’Neil Tank Service &amp; L.T. Shaffer. In 1957 he dedicated 34 years to Davis Mud and Chemical as a truck driver, warehouse manager and a sales representative where he was dubbed the “Mud God."&nbsp; He also worked as an account representative for Unibar Energy Services and TD Mud Inc.  

Gilbert was dedicated to his Lord and Saviour and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He made over 1,000 rosaries in his lifetime for family, friends and the missions. As a family, they loved traveling and took many road trips when the children were young.&nbsp; In later years, Gil and Kay enjoyed many international trips. 

Survivors include, four children, Debbie Ann Sander Walker of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Glen (Becky) of Great Bend, Mark (Vicki) of Gulfport, Miss., and Kirk (Joan) of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Debbie’s son, Cameron Andreas Sander Walker (Patricia) of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Glen’s children, Andrea (Joe) Babb of Wichita, Mathew of Wichita and Tyler (Elizabeth) of Great Bend, Bert’s daughter, Stephanie Hamm, Kirk’s daughters, Monica (Tony) Kruse of Wichita, Nicole (Justin) Tracy of Brownwood, Texas and Brandi Sander of Great Bend. Great-grandchildren, Noah, Scott and Liam Walker, Blaize and Brecken Babb, Tatum, Jordan and Cameron Sander, Haily O’Donnell and Noah Hamm, Nathan, Braden and Madelyn Kruse, Jack, Logan and Ella Rose Tracy.  Sister Agnes Schrant of Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Bert, infant daughter Yvonne Amy. Brothers Edwin, Donald, Leo, Francis and Johnny Sander. Sisters, Teckla Hammerschmidt, Imelda Sander and Isabel Hart.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>

	Arrangements by	Bryant Funeral Home,	1425 Patton Road,	Great Bend, KS	67530

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634672794739.jpeg" alt=" Gilbert “Gil” Francis Sander," />
 <figcaption> Gilbert “Gil” Francis Sander,</figcaption>
 </figure>GREAT BEND – Gilbert “Gil” Francis Sander, 92, went to meet his Lord, Oct. 15, 2021, passing away at Country Place Senior Living in Hoisington. He was born May 2, 1929, in Victoria to Frank and Agnes (Dinkel) Sander. On June 14, 1949, he married Kathleen Mae “Kay” Rajewski at St. Boniface Catholic Church, Vincent. They lived in Victoria, Salina, Hays and Plainville before settling in Great Bend in 1955. Kay passed away Dec. 13, 2018. Gilbert began working on the family farm then on to Royal Crown Cola, O’Neil Tank Service &amp; L.T. Shaffer. In 1957 he dedicated 34 years to Davis Mud and Chemical as a truck driver, warehouse manager and a sales representative where he was dubbed the “Mud God."&nbsp; He also worked as an account representative for Unibar Energy Services and TD Mud Inc. Gilbert was dedicated to his Lord and Saviour and was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. He made over 1,000 rosaries in his lifetime for family, friends and the missions. As a family, they loved traveling and took many road trips when the children were young.&nbsp; In later years, Gil and Kay enjoyed many international trips. Survivors include, four children, Debbie Ann Sander Walker of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Glen (Becky) of Great Bend, Mark (Vicki) of Gulfport, Miss., and Kirk (Joan) of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Debbie’s son, Cameron Andreas Sander Walker (Patricia) of Oakville, Ontario, Canada, Glen’s children, Andrea (Joe) Babb of Wichita, Mathew of Wichita and Tyler (Elizabeth) of Great Bend, Bert’s daughter, Stephanie Hamm, Kirk’s daughters, Monica (Tony) Kruse of Wichita, Nicole (Justin) Tracy of Brownwood, Texas and Brandi Sander of Great Bend. Great-grandchildren, Noah, Scott and Liam Walker, Blaize and Brecken Babb, Tatum, Jordan and Cameron Sander, Haily O’Donnell and Noah Hamm, Nathan, Braden and Madelyn Kruse, Jack, Logan and Ella Rose Tracy. Sister Agnes Schrant of Lawrence. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, son Bert, infant daughter Yvonne Amy. Brothers Edwin, Donald, Leo, Francis and Johnny Sander. Sisters, Teckla Hammerschmidt, Imelda Sander and Isabel Hart.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>	Arrangements by	Bryant Funeral Home,	1425 Patton Road,	Great Bend, KS	67530

Gilbert 'Gil' Francis Sander

Charles A. 'Chuck' Messenger

Marjorie L. Bell, age 89, passed away Sunday October 17, 2021, at the Downs Care and Rehabilitation Center in Downs, KS.

Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Marjorie-Lelia-Maydew-Bell?obId=22691132#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634650096569.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marjorie L. Bell, age 89, passed away Sunday October 17, 2021, at the Downs Care and Rehabilitation Center in Downs, KS.Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Marjorie-Lelia-Maydew-Bell?obId=22691132#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Marjorie L. Bell

Frank R. "Butch" Sebesta, went home to the Lord 
Jesus on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Frank was born July 27, 1946 and was
 75 years old. He married Dorothy Hail of Salina on June 8, 1996 at 
First Foursquare Church, Salina, KS.

Born and raised in Wilson, Kansas, Frank was a graduate of Wilson 
High School. For many years, the family farm was the way of life for him
 and his siblings. Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force and 
served four years. He was a former Kansas Highway Patrolman, and private
 investigator. Frank served as office manager at The Ashby House Shelter
 for 12 years before retiring.

Frank had a tremendous love for the Lord and was a dedicated member 
of Higher Praise Church. He was an active in the church community.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Alberta Sebesta. 
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Sebesta, daughter Roxanne Matous and 
son, Mark Neal all of Salina. Also, by two grandchildren, Jason Matous 
of Firestone, Colorado and Kelsey Hitchcock of Solomon, KS. and many 
nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life memorial service for Frank R. Sebesta will be 
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at Higher Praise Church, 1220 
Greeley Ave. Salina, KS. Graveside service will be held immediately 
following the service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634585784218.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frank R. "Butch" Sebesta, went home to the Lord 
Jesus on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Frank was born July 27, 1946 and was
 75 years old. He married Dorothy Hail of Salina on June 8, 1996 at 
First Foursquare Church, Salina, KS.Born and raised in Wilson, Kansas, Frank was a graduate of Wilson 
High School. For many years, the family farm was the way of life for him
 and his siblings. Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force and 
served four years. He was a former Kansas Highway Patrolman, and private
 investigator. Frank served as office manager at The Ashby House Shelter
 for 12 years before retiring.Frank had a tremendous love for the Lord and was a dedicated member 
of Higher Praise Church. He was an active in the church community.Frank is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Alberta Sebesta. 
He is survived by his wife Dorothy Sebesta, daughter Roxanne Matous and 
son, Mark Neal all of Salina. Also, by two grandchildren, Jason Matous 
of Firestone, Colorado and Kelsey Hitchcock of Solomon, KS. and many 
nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life memorial service for Frank R. Sebesta will be 
held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021 at Higher Praise Church, 1220 
Greeley Ave. Salina, KS. Graveside service will be held immediately 
following the service at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

Frank R. 'Butch' Sebesta

Dennis Ray Rall was born February 2, 1964 in Hoxie, Kansas to Elta 
(Detjen) and Elmer Rall. He was the youngest of three sons. Dennis 
passed away October 17th, 2021 at the Sheridan County Hospital. As a 
child he was baptized and confirmed in the Hoxie Lutheran Church. 
Dennis graduated from the Hoxie High School with the class of 1982. 
After graduation, Dennis continued to live and work in Hoxie for the 
rest of his life. 
 Dennis worked at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie Feedlot, Pratt 
Ranch, Taylor Implement and most recently at BTI. He loved animals and 
raised many different birds and livestock. He enjoyed going to animal 
sales and talking with people there. Everyone knew “Popcorn”.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Elta and Elmer Rall, his grandparents, and other family members.
 Survivors include brothers, Doug Rall (Lisa) and David Rall (Sandra)
 all of Hoxie, Kansas; nephews, Clayton Rall (Megan) of El Paso, Texas 
and Taylor Rall (Alex) of Hoxie, Kansas; great-nieces Brandon Rall of El
 Paso, Texas and Crimsyn Rall of Hoxie, Kansas. Dennis has family and 
friends who will mourn his passing.
 A funeral service is planned for Friday, October 22, 2021, 11:00 
A.M., at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be
 Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family 
receiving friends from 5:30 P.M until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the
 family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk. Words 
of caring may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Dennis has family and friends who will mourn his loss.
 The dress code for those attending the funeral is casual.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Dennis-Ray-Rall?obId=22693172#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Dennis Ray Rall was born February 2, 1964 in Hoxie, Kansas to Elta 
(Detjen) and Elmer Rall. He was the youngest of three sons. Dennis 
passed away October 17th, 2021 at the Sheridan County Hospital. As a 
child he was baptized and confirmed in the Hoxie Lutheran Church. 
Dennis graduated from the Hoxie High School with the class of 1982. 
After graduation, Dennis continued to live and work in Hoxie for the 
rest of his life. 
 Dennis worked at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie Feedlot, Pratt 
Ranch, Taylor Implement and most recently at BTI. He loved animals and 
raised many different birds and livestock. He enjoyed going to animal 
sales and talking with people there. Everyone knew “Popcorn”.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Elta and Elmer Rall, his grandparents, and other family members.
 Survivors include brothers, Doug Rall (Lisa) and David Rall (Sandra)
 all of Hoxie, Kansas; nephews, Clayton Rall (Megan) of El Paso, Texas 
and Taylor Rall (Alex) of Hoxie, Kansas; great-nieces Brandon Rall of El
 Paso, Texas and Crimsyn Rall of Hoxie, Kansas. Dennis has family and 
friends who will mourn his passing.
 A funeral service is planned for Friday, October 22, 2021, 11:00 
A.M., at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be
 Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with family 
receiving friends from 5:30 P.M until 7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the
 family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk. Words 
of caring may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Dennis has family and friends who will mourn his loss.
 The dress code for those attending the funeral is casual.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Dennis-Ray-Rall?obId=22693172#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Dennis Ray Rall

Gary L. Johnson, 74, of Oakley, Kansas, entered God’s Kingdom on Friday, 
October 15th, 2021, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He 
was born to Frank and Doris (Phelps) Johnson in Quinter, Kansas, on 
December 5th, 1946. 
Gary married the love of his life, Toni Mitten on January 21, 1968. In 
1969 they moved to Oakley were Gary and his father-in-law, Jim Mitten 
built and operated Mitten Truck Stop which became Gary and Toni’s 
lifelong careers. Gary was extremely proud of the fact the truckstop has
 now grown to a full-service Travel Center and a multifaceted business 
that is still in the family and being operated by his nephew Matt 
Mildenberger. Through all the years his years of working so hard to make
 the business grow, Gary’s greatest joy was all of his dedicated 
employees. He always felt that it was their hard work that contributed 
to making Mitten Inc. what it has become today. He appreciated each and
 every one. 
Throughout the years Gary was very active in the Truckstop industry, 
where he served on the NATSO board, NATSN Board, PMCA board, KMCA board 
and Texaco Directors board. Gary was extremely proud of his involvement
 in bringing Western Plains Energy to Oakley and has served on its board
 from its origin until the time of his death. He served his community 
by being on the Logan County Fair Board, The Oakley Trap Club board, 
Oakley Country Club board and his leadership continued into his 
retirement where he served on the Gulf Waters RV Resort board in Texas. 
Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and his dogs, 
whether they turned out to be wonderful hunting companions or in some 
cases just loving friends. His passion for trap shooting and sporting 
clays involved running numerous shoots at the Oakley Trap Club and 
starting a sporting clay course (Horseshoe Bend) North of Hoxie. He and 
his family spent many years enjoying their family’s cabin at Webster 
State Park. If you hadn’t seen Gary in a day or two and it was 
summertime, there’s a pretty good chance you could find him on the lake 
at Webster fishing, or playing pitch with his buddies in Stockton. 
Gary and Toni loved traveling throughout the country in their RV for 
much of their lives. Gulf Waters RV Resort became their winter home for 
the last 12 years. They were blessed there to meet so many people from 
all over the entire country that became very special lifelong friends. 
There was nothing more important to Gary than friends. And he seemed to 
always make new ones wherever he went. 
Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Toni, son Chris and his fiancé
 Malinda Dean, sister Kathy Thomas, brother-in-law Larry Bley, nephew 
and niece Matt and Misty Mildenberger, nephew Greg Thomas, niece Cody 
Dale, and the two brightest lights of his life, MaKenzie and Mariah 
Mildenberger, affectionately known to Gary as Charlie and Maynard! 
He was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Doris Johnson, his 
in-laws Jim and Estelene Mitten and his sister-in-law, Tami (Mitten) 
Bley and many close friends who were dear to his heart. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 
2021, at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Oakley. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials can be made to the “Friends of Webster,” which will benefit 
Webster State Park so it can continue to be enjoyed by all in the way he
 and his family have loved it, or the charity of your choice and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For 
information or condolences 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/2021/10/1634585501848.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary L. Johnson, 74, of Oakley, Kansas, entered God’s Kingdom on Friday, 
October 15th, 2021, at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. He 
was born to Frank and Doris (Phelps) Johnson in Quinter, Kansas, on 
December 5th, 1946. 
Gary married the love of his life, Toni Mitten on January 21, 1968. In 
1969 they moved to Oakley were Gary and his father-in-law, Jim Mitten 
built and operated Mitten Truck Stop which became Gary and Toni’s 
lifelong careers. Gary was extremely proud of the fact the truckstop has
 now grown to a full-service Travel Center and a multifaceted business 
that is still in the family and being operated by his nephew Matt 
Mildenberger. Through all the years his years of working so hard to make
 the business grow, Gary’s greatest joy was all of his dedicated 
employees. He always felt that it was their hard work that contributed 
to making Mitten Inc. what it has become today. He appreciated each and
 every one. 
Throughout the years Gary was very active in the Truckstop industry, 
where he served on the NATSO board, NATSN Board, PMCA board, KMCA board 
and Texaco Directors board. Gary was extremely proud of his involvement
 in bringing Western Plains Energy to Oakley and has served on its board
 from its origin until the time of his death. He served his community 
by being on the Logan County Fair Board, The Oakley Trap Club board, 
Oakley Country Club board and his leadership continued into his 
retirement where he served on the Gulf Waters RV Resort board in Texas. 
Gary was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, and his dogs, 
whether they turned out to be wonderful hunting companions or in some 
cases just loving friends. His passion for trap shooting and sporting 
clays involved running numerous shoots at the Oakley Trap Club and 
starting a sporting clay course (Horseshoe Bend) North of Hoxie. He and 
his family spent many years enjoying their family’s cabin at Webster 
State Park. If you hadn’t seen Gary in a day or two and it was 
summertime, there’s a pretty good chance you could find him on the lake 
at Webster fishing, or playing pitch with his buddies in Stockton. 
Gary and Toni loved traveling throughout the country in their RV for 
much of their lives. Gulf Waters RV Resort became their winter home for 
the last 12 years. They were blessed there to meet so many people from 
all over the entire country that became very special lifelong friends. 
There was nothing more important to Gary than friends. And he seemed to 
always make new ones wherever he went. 
Gary is survived by his wife of 53 years, Toni, son Chris and his fiancé
 Malinda Dean, sister Kathy Thomas, brother-in-law Larry Bley, nephew 
and niece Matt and Misty Mildenberger, nephew Greg Thomas, niece Cody 
Dale, and the two brightest lights of his life, MaKenzie and Mariah 
Mildenberger, affectionately known to Gary as Charlie and Maynard! 
He was proceeded in death by his parents Frank and Doris Johnson, his 
in-laws Jim and Estelene Mitten and his sister-in-law, Tami (Mitten) 
Bley and many close friends who were dear to his heart. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 
2021, at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Oakley. In lieu of flowers, 
memorials can be made to the “Friends of Webster,” which will benefit 
Webster State Park so it can continue to be enjoyed by all in the way he
 and his family have loved it, or the charity of your choice and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gary L. Johnson

Dorothy Ann (Stover) Sprenkel was born February 24, 1938, in 
WaKeeney, Kansas and departed our earth October 15, 2021, at the Graham 
County Hospital in Hill City. A loving older sister to her younger 
siblings, she admittedly appeared indifferent to their existence at 
times. 
 She attended elementary and junior/senior high school in Hill City 
and started her freshman year at Fort Hays State University in the Fall 
of 1957. But the pull of love was too strong to keep her in school and 
after finishing her freshman year, she came back to Hill City to marry 
the man of her dreams, Dwayne Sprenkel. They were married in September 
of 1958. 
 For the first few years of marriage, Dorothy worked for the Hill 
City Times and as the 60’s came rolling in, so did her babies. Dorothy 
juggled her work at the Times office while being a homemaker, but 
eventually chose to be a full-time stay at home mom. In addition to 
being a homemaker and mother, Dorothy volunteered as the Choir Director 
for the First Presbyterian Church in Hill City, as well as fulfilling 
piano/organ playing duties at the church. She remained active with her 
children’s many activities and sporting events. One confession from 
daughter Annie was that mom stayed up all night baking the best cookies 
for the Graham County Fair, for which Annie would receive her purple 
ribbons. The Sprenkel kids have many wonderful memories from their 
childhoods in which Dorothy made every event feel special and unique to 
them. Their home was always open and welcoming to their many childhood 
friends who came to treat Dwayne and Dorothy as a set of second parents.
 
 In the early to mid-80’s when most of the children were grown and 
out of the house, Dorothy began the process to fulfill a life-long dream
 and completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Education/History from Fort Hays
 State University. Her first teaching position was in Morland as the 
high school English teacher and her family could not have been prouder. 
She taught for many years in Morland, but took early retirement when her
 husband became ill. Sometime after the passing away of Dwayne in 2001, 
Dorothy began looking for teaching positions again. As she was fond of 
saying, “Aside from sex, teaching was the best activity she’d ever 
done.” She was hired as a high school English teacher with the 
Palco/Damar School District and stayed in that position for many years, 
even teaching in the same classroom her father Gayle Stover taught. In 
addition to teaching English in both school districts, Dorothy coached 
Forensics and directed school plays. 
 In addition to her husband Dwayne, Dorothy is preceded in death by 
her parents, Gayle and Anna Lou Stover; her sister Sara Lou Williams, 
and her son-in-law Bill Grevas. Dorothy leaves behind many loved ones 
and friends, but her biggest admirers are her children: Michael D. 
Sprenkel (Patti), Bentonville, Arkansas; David G. Sprenkel (Melanie), 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Annie E. Grevas, Salina, and Mary S. Hammond 
(Ed), Hays; her brother J.F. Stover, Hill City; 11 grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren. Dorothy’s body was cremated and a private 
family burial will occur. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday,
 November 26, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Hill 
City. Overflow will be available at the Guild Hall next door and the 
service will be live streamed.

Memorials suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Hill City, KS.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634585414419.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy Ann (Stover) Sprenkel was born February 24, 1938, in 
WaKeeney, Kansas and departed our earth October 15, 2021, at the Graham 
County Hospital in Hill City. A loving older sister to her younger 
siblings, she admittedly appeared indifferent to their existence at 
times. 
 She attended elementary and junior/senior high school in Hill City 
and started her freshman year at Fort Hays State University in the Fall 
of 1957. But the pull of love was too strong to keep her in school and 
after finishing her freshman year, she came back to Hill City to marry 
the man of her dreams, Dwayne Sprenkel. They were married in September 
of 1958. 
 For the first few years of marriage, Dorothy worked for the Hill 
City Times and as the 60’s came rolling in, so did her babies. Dorothy 
juggled her work at the Times office while being a homemaker, but 
eventually chose to be a full-time stay at home mom. In addition to 
being a homemaker and mother, Dorothy volunteered as the Choir Director 
for the First Presbyterian Church in Hill City, as well as fulfilling 
piano/organ playing duties at the church. She remained active with her 
children’s many activities and sporting events. One confession from 
daughter Annie was that mom stayed up all night baking the best cookies 
for the Graham County Fair, for which Annie would receive her purple 
ribbons. The Sprenkel kids have many wonderful memories from their 
childhoods in which Dorothy made every event feel special and unique to 
them. Their home was always open and welcoming to their many childhood 
friends who came to treat Dwayne and Dorothy as a set of second parents.
 
 In the early to mid-80’s when most of the children were grown and 
out of the house, Dorothy began the process to fulfill a life-long dream
 and completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Education/History from Fort Hays
 State University. Her first teaching position was in Morland as the 
high school English teacher and her family could not have been prouder. 
She taught for many years in Morland, but took early retirement when her
 husband became ill. Sometime after the passing away of Dwayne in 2001, 
Dorothy began looking for teaching positions again. As she was fond of 
saying, “Aside from sex, teaching was the best activity she’d ever 
done.” She was hired as a high school English teacher with the 
Palco/Damar School District and stayed in that position for many years, 
even teaching in the same classroom her father Gayle Stover taught. In 
addition to teaching English in both school districts, Dorothy coached 
Forensics and directed school plays. 
 In addition to her husband Dwayne, Dorothy is preceded in death by 
her parents, Gayle and Anna Lou Stover; her sister Sara Lou Williams, 
and her son-in-law Bill Grevas. Dorothy leaves behind many loved ones 
and friends, but her biggest admirers are her children: Michael D. 
Sprenkel (Patti), Bentonville, Arkansas; David G. Sprenkel (Melanie), 
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Annie E. Grevas, Salina, and Mary S. Hammond 
(Ed), Hays; her brother J.F. Stover, Hill City; 11 grandchildren and 
three great-grandchildren. Dorothy’s body was cremated and a private 
family burial will occur. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Friday,
 November 26, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Hill 
City. Overflow will be available at the Guild Hall next door and the 
service will be live streamed.Memorials suggested to the First Presbyterian Church of Hill City, KS.

Dorothy Ann (Stover) Sprenkel

Kristi Cranwell, 50 of Hays, formerly of Chapman, passed away October 12, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born in Junction City April 29, 1971, the daughter of Gary and Marge (Hall) Gfeller. 

She grew up in the Chapman area, graduating from Chapman High School in 1989. She went on to receive a Bachler’s degree in Ag Business at Kansas State University and her Masters of Science at the University of Nebraska. She worked in sales for Woofter Construction and Irrigation Company in Colby. She was also an adjunct professor of agriculture at Fort Hays State University. On March 5, 1996, she was united in marriage to Clyde Cranwell in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

She was many things to many people, but Kristi was best at being a mom. She served everyone in such a personal way and there isn’t a person who met Kristi that doesn’t have a fond memory of her. She was a giver to all and brought energy into every room she entered. She loved nothing more than spending time outside in the sun when she wasn’t busy shuffling kids around. She loved reading, church, and her family. She was a motivator, mentor and supporter that leaves both a legacy and an irreplaceable void in the hearts of the many people she touched. 

Kristi is survived by her loving husband Clyde of the home and five daughters, Amanda, Emily, Megan, Haley, and Kaycee. She also leaves behind her parents, one brother, Steve (Christa) Gfeller of Chapman and two sisters, Sally (Dr. Kenny) Johnson of Assaria and Dr. Kim (Kelly) Kirkham of Hugoton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Alida Upland Co-Op Church, 2243 3300 Ave, Junction City, KS, with Pastor Allen Hodges officiating. Burial will follow at the Alida Church. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman. 

The family suggests memorials be given to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation or to the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Online condolences may be sent to www.londeenfuneralchapel.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kristi Cranwell, 50 of Hays, formerly of Chapman, passed away October 12, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born in Junction City April 29, 1971, the daughter of Gary and Marge (Hall) Gfeller. She grew up in the Chapman area, graduating from Chapman High School in 1989. She went on to receive a Bachler’s degree in Ag Business at Kansas State University and her Masters of Science at the University of Nebraska. She worked in sales for Woofter Construction and Irrigation Company in Colby. She was also an adjunct professor of agriculture at Fort Hays State University. On March 5, 1996, she was united in marriage to Clyde Cranwell in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was many things to many people, but Kristi was best at being a mom. She served everyone in such a personal way and there isn’t a person who met Kristi that doesn’t have a fond memory of her. She was a giver to all and brought energy into every room she entered. She loved nothing more than spending time outside in the sun when she wasn’t busy shuffling kids around. She loved reading, church, and her family. She was a motivator, mentor and supporter that leaves both a legacy and an irreplaceable void in the hearts of the many people she touched. Kristi is survived by her loving husband Clyde of the home and five daughters, Amanda, Emily, Megan, Haley, and Kaycee. She also leaves behind her parents, one brother, Steve (Christa) Gfeller of Chapman and two sisters, Sally (Dr. Kenny) Johnson of Assaria and Dr. Kim (Kelly) Kirkham of Hugoton as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at the Alida Upland Co-Op Church, 2243 3300 Ave, Junction City, KS, with Pastor Allen Hodges officiating. Burial will follow at the Alida Church. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 P.M. at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman. The family suggests memorials be given to Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation or to the Kansas 4-H Foundation. Memorials may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Online condolences may be sent to www.londeenfuneralchapel.com&nbsp;

Kristi Cranwell

Joe Hartman, 42, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, 
October 13, 2021. He was born March 18, 1979, at the U.S. Naval Base 
Subic Bay in the Philippines. He spent most of his childhood in San 
Diego but has been a Salinan for most of his life.

Joe "MF" Hartman was a force of life. His unique personality and 
crazy antics were the cause of an immeasurable number of smiles and 
deep-rooted laughter. Anyone that knew Joe personally, has a ton of 
stories to tell, most of them almost unbelievable. While he was big and 
scary to those that just saw him, he was a big teddy bear to those of us
 that were lucky enough to know him. His voice, laughter, and everything
 that is Joe "MF" Hartman will always live on.

Visitation for friends and family will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, October 20, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Funeral 
services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634579622365.jpeg" alt="Joe Hartman" />
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 </figure>Joe Hartman, 42, of Salina, passed away Wednesday, 
October 13, 2021. He was born March 18, 1979, at the U.S. Naval Base 
Subic Bay in the Philippines. He spent most of his childhood in San 
Diego but has been a Salinan for most of his life.Joe "MF" Hartman was a force of life. His unique personality and 
crazy antics were the cause of an immeasurable number of smiles and 
deep-rooted laughter. Anyone that knew Joe personally, has a ton of 
stories to tell, most of them almost unbelievable. While he was big and 
scary to those that just saw him, he was a big teddy bear to those of us
 that were lucky enough to know him. His voice, laughter, and everything
 that is Joe "MF" Hartman will always live on.Visitation for friends and family will be from noon to 2:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, October 20, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Funeral 
services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the mortuary.

Joe Hartman

Jeannie Marie (Laevenstein) Hamrick of Plainville, Kansas passed away 
unexpectedly on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her mother’s home in Hoxie,
 Kansas. She was born into the family of Donald and Janet (Diederich) 
Laevenstein on February 12, 1974. She was joined by a baby sister 
Shelly, nine months later. Don and Janet loved and welcomed their 
daughters into their hearts. They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas. 
Jeannie attended Hoxie Grade School and Hoxie High School graduating 
with the class of 1992. After graduation, Jeannie attended Cloud County
 Community College. Jeannie earned an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality
 and Hotel Management. During her course of study, she went to several 
large cities including New York City, which was a highlight in her life. 
 Jeannie was baptized at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie 
where she was confirmed and took her first communion.
 Jeannie worked at the Sheridan County Health Complex in the kitchen 
and housekeeping departments. Most of her life she spent as a 
homemaker. She loved her house plants and flowers. She had a green 
thumb and could grow most anything. Jeannie had many health conditions,
 but she was so caring, she worried more about other people and how they
 were doing. Jeannie’s family, including her puppy, Clyde was so 
important to her. 
 Jeannie is survived by her sister, Shelly Kuhn and husband Keith of 
Hoxie, Kansas; niece, Ashley Kuhn of Hoxie, Kansas ; nephew, Andrew Kuhn
 of Hoxie, Kansas; puppy, Clyde; and many relatives and friends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Janet Laevenstein;
 grandparents, Gabe and Elizabeth Laevenstein, Julius and Mae Diederich.
 A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00 
P.M., at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. until 1:45 P.M. at the 
funeral home with Family receiving friends from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. 
with a Rosary to be held at 1:45 prior to the service. Interment will be
 in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery following the service. 
The family suggests memorials to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Cemetery. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home,
 PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of Comfort and caring may be 
left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
 Jeannie’s life was not always easy. Now, she has made the journey 
home and is resting in the arms of her Lord and savior. She has no more
 pain, sadness or sorrow and will never hurt again. She has earned her 
wings, and God is taking care of her now. She is remembered with love.

<figure>
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 </figure>Jeannie Marie (Laevenstein) Hamrick of Plainville, Kansas passed away 
unexpectedly on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at her mother’s home in Hoxie,
 Kansas. She was born into the family of Donald and Janet (Diederich) 
Laevenstein on February 12, 1974. She was joined by a baby sister 
Shelly, nine months later. Don and Janet loved and welcomed their 
daughters into their hearts. They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas. 
Jeannie attended Hoxie Grade School and Hoxie High School graduating 
with the class of 1992. After graduation, Jeannie attended Cloud County
 Community College. Jeannie earned an Associate’s Degree in Hospitality
 and Hotel Management. During her course of study, she went to several 
large cities including New York City, which was a highlight in her life. 
 Jeannie was baptized at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie 
where she was confirmed and took her first communion.
 Jeannie worked at the Sheridan County Health Complex in the kitchen 
and housekeeping departments. Most of her life she spent as a 
homemaker. She loved her house plants and flowers. She had a green 
thumb and could grow most anything. Jeannie had many health conditions,
 but she was so caring, she worried more about other people and how they
 were doing. Jeannie’s family, including her puppy, Clyde was so 
important to her. 
 Jeannie is survived by her sister, Shelly Kuhn and husband Keith of 
Hoxie, Kansas; niece, Ashley Kuhn of Hoxie, Kansas ; nephew, Andrew Kuhn
 of Hoxie, Kansas; puppy, Clyde; and many relatives and friends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Janet Laevenstein;
 grandparents, Gabe and Elizabeth Laevenstein, Julius and Mae Diederich.
 A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 2:00 
P.M., at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 9:00 A.M. until 1:45 P.M. at the 
funeral home with Family receiving friends from 1:00 P.M. to 1:45 P.M. 
with a Rosary to be held at 1:45 prior to the service. Interment will be
 in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery following the service. 
The family suggests memorials to the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Cemetery. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home,
 PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of Comfort and caring may be 
left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.
 Jeannie’s life was not always easy. Now, she has made the journey 
home and is resting in the arms of her Lord and savior. She has no more
 pain, sadness or sorrow and will never hurt again. She has earned her 
wings, and God is taking care of her now. She is remembered with love.

Jeannie Marie (Laevenstein) Hamrick

William Lee Smith, age 67, passed away on Sunday October 17, 2021, at his home in Norton, KS.

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 </figure>William Lee Smith, age 67, passed away on Sunday October 17, 2021, at his home in Norton, KS.Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

William Lee Smith

Gladys Louise Baird, 87, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home in Bunker Hill.

Gladys Louise (Lange) Baird was born August 12, 1934, at the family home North of Bunker Hill, Kansas. Her parents were Frank and Alma (Frick) Lange. Her elementary school years were at the Success and Cedar Creek country schools. Her High School years were at the Bunker Hill High School where she graduated in 1952. After graduation she attended Brown Mackie Business School in Salina, KS. She completed her schooling there and then went to work for Bradly Construction Company in Salina and worked there for 20 years. On May 25, 1974 she married Bill Baird and they moved to Mindon, Nebraska. In 1979 Bill became ill and they moved to Anthony, KS to be closer to his family. Bill passed away February 5, 1980. After his death, Gladys moved back to Bunker Hill. She worked for Abco Wire for several years and then worked as a waitress at the Bear House Cafe until she retired. During her years in Salina she enjoyed Bowling and won many trophies. She also had a great interest in flying and took lessons. She ultimately got her pilots license. In later years she followed in her Mother’s footsteps and took great interest in the family genealogy and enjoyed the many years of family reunions. Gladys was a proud member of the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, The Bunker Hill Historical Society, and The Eastern Star. Her entire adult life she had many pets that gave her great love and companionship!&nbsp;

She is survived by her brother Roy Lange, sister Verna Hutchings (Dale Baysinger), sister in law Patty Lange, niece Traci (Klaus) Viljanmaa, nephew Tim (Laurie) Hutchings, nephew Troy (Dayna) Hutchings, many great nieces and nephews, and many beloved pets.

Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, brother John Lange, and infant sister Joyce Lange, and brother in law Gerald Hutchings.&nbsp;

A memorial service to celebrate Gladys’ life will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Bunker Hill Community Center in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and her ashes will be inurned in the Bunker Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the service on Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Bunker Hill Community Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Bunker Hill Historical Society and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Gladys Louise Baird, 87, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at her home in Bunker Hill.Gladys Louise (Lange) Baird was born August 12, 1934, at the family home North of Bunker Hill, Kansas. Her parents were Frank and Alma (Frick) Lange. Her elementary school years were at the Success and Cedar Creek country schools. Her High School years were at the Bunker Hill High School where she graduated in 1952. After graduation she attended Brown Mackie Business School in Salina, KS. She completed her schooling there and then went to work for Bradly Construction Company in Salina and worked there for 20 years. On May 25, 1974 she married Bill Baird and they moved to Mindon, Nebraska. In 1979 Bill became ill and they moved to Anthony, KS to be closer to his family. Bill passed away February 5, 1980. After his death, Gladys moved back to Bunker Hill. She worked for Abco Wire for several years and then worked as a waitress at the Bear House Cafe until she retired. During her years in Salina she enjoyed Bowling and won many trophies. She also had a great interest in flying and took lessons. She ultimately got her pilots license. In later years she followed in her Mother’s footsteps and took great interest in the family genealogy and enjoyed the many years of family reunions. Gladys was a proud member of the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church, The Bunker Hill Historical Society, and The Eastern Star. Her entire adult life she had many pets that gave her great love and companionship!&nbsp;She is survived by her brother Roy Lange, sister Verna Hutchings (Dale Baysinger), sister in law Patty Lange, niece Traci (Klaus) Viljanmaa, nephew Tim (Laurie) Hutchings, nephew Troy (Dayna) Hutchings, many great nieces and nephews, and many beloved pets.Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, brother John Lange, and infant sister Joyce Lange, and brother in law Gerald Hutchings.&nbsp;A memorial service to celebrate Gladys’ life will be held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Bunker Hill Community Center in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and her ashes will be inurned in the Bunker Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the service on Wednesday from 10 A.M. to 11 A.M. at the Bunker Hill Community Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Bunker Hill Historical Society and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Gladys Louise Baird

Steve A. Schmidt, age 68, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, 
at his home in Greeley County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on October 21, 1952,
 in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Dwayne C. and Edith Mathews Schmidt.&nbsp; A 
lifetime resident of Tribune, Kansas, he was a Farmer, Rancher, Crop 
Adjuster, and the past Sheriff of Tribune, Kansas where he served for 
over 12 years.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tribune, Kansas, and the Sheriff’s Association.

On January 1, 1980, he married Debbie M. Shoemaker in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Debbie M. Schmidt of Tribune, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Kelly &amp; Gwynneth Harris of Elbert, Colorado, Jarrod &amp;
 Janie Schmidt or Tribune, Kansas, One Daughter - Tina &amp; Brian 
Rodriguez of La Crosse, Kansas, One Sister - Cheryl Ann &amp; Randall 
Graham of Fort Worth, Texas, Nine Grandchildren - Andrew, Katherine, 
Alex, Kylee, Quintin, Taven, Baileigh, Grayson and Grady, Six Great 
Grandchildren - Travis, Treston, Asher, Krew, Crimsyn, and Emily.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, and a special Uncle - Donald Schmidt along with numerous other Aunts &amp; Uncles.

Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, 
at the First Presbyterian Church in Tribune, Kansas, with Pastor Dustin 
Fritzmeier presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Steve Schmidt 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 161, 
Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

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 </figure>Steve A. Schmidt, age 68, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, 
at his home in Greeley County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on October 21, 1952,
 in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Dwayne C. and Edith Mathews Schmidt.&nbsp; A 
lifetime resident of Tribune, Kansas, he was a Farmer, Rancher, Crop 
Adjuster, and the past Sheriff of Tribune, Kansas where he served for 
over 12 years.He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tribune, Kansas, and the Sheriff’s Association.On January 1, 1980, he married Debbie M. Shoemaker in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Debbie M. Schmidt of Tribune, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Kelly &amp; Gwynneth Harris of Elbert, Colorado, Jarrod &amp;
 Janie Schmidt or Tribune, Kansas, One Daughter - Tina &amp; Brian 
Rodriguez of La Crosse, Kansas, One Sister - Cheryl Ann &amp; Randall 
Graham of Fort Worth, Texas, Nine Grandchildren - Andrew, Katherine, 
Alex, Kylee, Quintin, Taven, Baileigh, Grayson and Grady, Six Great 
Grandchildren - Travis, Treston, Asher, Krew, Crimsyn, and Emily.He was preceded in death by his Parents, and a special Uncle - Donald Schmidt along with numerous other Aunts &amp; Uncles.Memorial Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, October 21, 2021, 
at the First Presbyterian Church in Tribune, Kansas, with Pastor Dustin 
Fritzmeier presiding.Inurnment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers can be written to the Steve Schmidt 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 161, 
Leoti, Kansas, 67861.There will be no calling times.

Steve A. Schmidt

Patricia L. Snow, age 66, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2021, at
 the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
November 30, 1954, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel G. And 
Martha E. Dean Berry.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she 
was a homemaker.

She was a past member of the Abate of Kansas.

On March 29, 2008, she married Larry A. Snow in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Larry Snow of Scott City, Kansas, One
 Daughter - Shalon K. &amp; John Sherrill of Charleston, South Carolina,
 Two Sons - Brandon A. Snow of Scott City, Kansas, Jordon L. Snow of 
Hays, Kansas, Two Brothers - Harold &amp; Shannon Berry of Scott City, 
Kansas, Albert Berry Sr. of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Sondra 
Berry of Scott City, Kansas, Barbra Berry &amp; Tom Gibson of Scott 
City, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren, and Eight Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Daughter, One Grandson, and many close friends.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 
2021, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Larry Danforth presiding.

Memorials can be made to the Patricia Snow Memorial Fund in care of 
Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Patricia L. Snow, age 66, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2021, at
 the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
November 30, 1954, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel G. And 
Martha E. Dean Berry.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she 
was a homemaker.She was a past member of the Abate of Kansas.On March 29, 2008, she married Larry A. Snow in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Larry Snow of Scott City, Kansas, One
 Daughter - Shalon K. &amp; John Sherrill of Charleston, South Carolina,
 Two Sons - Brandon A. Snow of Scott City, Kansas, Jordon L. Snow of 
Hays, Kansas, Two Brothers - Harold &amp; Shannon Berry of Scott City, 
Kansas, Albert Berry Sr. of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Sondra 
Berry of Scott City, Kansas, Barbra Berry &amp; Tom Gibson of Scott 
City, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren, and Eight Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Daughter, One Grandson, and many close friends.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 20, 
2021, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Larry Danforth presiding.Memorials can be made to the Patricia Snow Memorial Fund in care of 
Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas.

Patricia L. Snow

Harold W. “Bob” Tacha was born September 13, 1921, in rural Jennings, KS 
to Earl L. and Jessie R. Tacha. Bob passed away October 15, 2021, at the 
Norton County Hospital at the age of 100.
 Bob grew up west of Jennings, attended Rock Island School for three 
years, and then graduated from Jennings Consolidated High School in 
1939. He then attended Strickler’s business School of Topeka for one 
year. Bob was employed by Fitzsimmons General Hospital (in the enlisted 
men’s credit department) until entering the U.S. Army in September of 
1942. He served in the QMC of the Army for 40 months and was discharged 
in January of 1946. 
 Bob married Neoma M. Kusy in Jennings on September 14, 1946. In 
1947, he graduated from Denver Barber College and then operated Tacha 
Barber from 1947-1968. Bob was appointed as the Jennings Postmaster in 
May of 1968 and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in October of 1998.
 He was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge,
 Isis Shrine, Jennings American Legion, and the Jennings Lion Club. Bob 
served as the city clerk and city councilman from 1953-1996. He also 
served on the Jennings Housing Board, Cemetery Board, and the Museum 
Board. 
 Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jessie Tacha and 
brothers: Gerald, Jack, Allen, and Galen. He is survived by his wife, 
Neoma of Norton; sons: Roger Tacha and wife Peggy of Oakley and Royal 
Tacha and wife Gayle of Hoxie and grandchildren: Dustin Tacha and wife 
Jessica and their daughters Madilynn and Emmarie Sue, Ashley Brooks and 
husband Austin and their children Brynna and Ayden Brown, and Garrett 
Tacha and fiancé Sarah and his children Josephine and Tucker Tacha. 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, October 21, at the 
Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial will follow with Military 
Honors and Masonic Rites at the Jennings Cemetery. Bob will lie in-state
 and the book will be available to sign from 12-5:00 pm Wednesday, 
October 20 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to 
the Jennings Museum, Jennings Fire Department, or the Jennings United 
Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 
215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Harold W. “Bob” Tacha was born September 13, 1921, in rural Jennings, KS 
to Earl L. and Jessie R. Tacha. Bob passed away October 15, 2021, at the 
Norton County Hospital at the age of 100.
 Bob grew up west of Jennings, attended Rock Island School for three 
years, and then graduated from Jennings Consolidated High School in 
1939. He then attended Strickler’s business School of Topeka for one 
year. Bob was employed by Fitzsimmons General Hospital (in the enlisted 
men’s credit department) until entering the U.S. Army in September of 
1942. He served in the QMC of the Army for 40 months and was discharged 
in January of 1946. 
 Bob married Neoma M. Kusy in Jennings on September 14, 1946. In 
1947, he graduated from Denver Barber College and then operated Tacha 
Barber from 1947-1968. Bob was appointed as the Jennings Postmaster in 
May of 1968 and retired from the U.S. Postal Service in October of 1998.
 He was a member of the Jennings United Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge,
 Isis Shrine, Jennings American Legion, and the Jennings Lion Club. Bob 
served as the city clerk and city councilman from 1953-1996. He also 
served on the Jennings Housing Board, Cemetery Board, and the Museum 
Board. 
 Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Jessie Tacha and 
brothers: Gerald, Jack, Allen, and Galen. He is survived by his wife, 
Neoma of Norton; sons: Roger Tacha and wife Peggy of Oakley and Royal 
Tacha and wife Gayle of Hoxie and grandchildren: Dustin Tacha and wife 
Jessica and their daughters Madilynn and Emmarie Sue, Ashley Brooks and 
husband Austin and their children Brynna and Ayden Brown, and Garrett 
Tacha and fiancé Sarah and his children Josephine and Tucker Tacha. 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Thursday, October 21, at the 
Jennings United Methodist Church. Burial will follow with Military 
Honors and Masonic Rites at the Jennings Cemetery. Bob will lie in-state
 and the book will be available to sign from 12-5:00 pm Wednesday, 
October 20 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to 
the Jennings Museum, Jennings Fire Department, or the Jennings United 
Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 
215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

Harold W. 'Bob' Tacha

Ralph G. Jacobs, 92, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October
 16, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Ralph was born April 18, 1929, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Casper and Mary Elizabeth (Schmidt) Jacobs.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident 
of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; Ralph attended grade school at Lone Star 
School, District 64, Bison, Kansas, before attending Bison Rural High 
School, Bison, Kansas.&nbsp; He farmed with his father until 1970, after 
which he worked maintaining tracks for the Santa Fe Railroad.&nbsp; He also 
owned and operated Jacobs Lawn Care, La Crosse, Kansas, before his 
retirement from his lawn care business at the age of 91.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Council 2970, both of La Crosse, Kansas.

On October 15, 1983, he married Barbara A. Barnett at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death November 
13, 2018.

Survivors include:&nbsp; three step daughters, Jacque Blair (Roger), Scott
 City, Kansas, Mary Ann Willems (Neil), Tabernash, Colorado, and Linda 
Riedel (Don), La Crosse, Kansas; seven step grandchildren, Amber Russell
 (Brian), Chad Tylicki (Mandi), Paul Willems, Stephanie Blair, Shannon 
Bennett (Casey), Aaron Riedel (Sarah), and Jordon Riedel; nine great 
grandchildren; two brothers, Leroy Jacobs, La Crosse, Kansas, and Jerry 
Jacobs, Hays, Kansas; and one sister, Mary Lou Warren, Wichita, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; five brothers, 
Celestine “Celly” Jacobs, Eugene Jacobs, Virgil Jacobs, Daniel Jacobs, 
and William “Bill” Jacobs; and five sisters, Leona Leiker, Albina 
Birney, Elenora Holzmeister, Louise Besperat, and Viola Dreher.

Visitation will be Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 9:30 A.M.
 to 10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at
 St. Michaels Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Knights of Columbus Council 2970, La Crosse, Kansas, or the American 
Cancer Society.

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

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

Ralph G. Jacobs, 92, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October
 16, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.Ralph was born April 18, 1929, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of 
Casper and Mary Elizabeth (Schmidt) Jacobs.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident 
of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; Ralph attended grade school at Lone Star 
School, District 64, Bison, Kansas, before attending Bison Rural High 
School, Bison, Kansas.&nbsp; He farmed with his father until 1970, after 
which he worked maintaining tracks for the Santa Fe Railroad.&nbsp; He also 
owned and operated Jacobs Lawn Care, La Crosse, Kansas, before his 
retirement from his lawn care business at the age of 91.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and the Knights of Columbus Council 2970, both of La Crosse, Kansas.On October 15, 1983, he married Barbara A. Barnett at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death November 
13, 2018.Survivors include:&nbsp; three step daughters, Jacque Blair (Roger), Scott
 City, Kansas, Mary Ann Willems (Neil), Tabernash, Colorado, and Linda 
Riedel (Don), La Crosse, Kansas; seven step grandchildren, Amber Russell
 (Brian), Chad Tylicki (Mandi), Paul Willems, Stephanie Blair, Shannon 
Bennett (Casey), Aaron Riedel (Sarah), and Jordon Riedel; nine great 
grandchildren; two brothers, Leroy Jacobs, La Crosse, Kansas, and Jerry 
Jacobs, Hays, Kansas; and one sister, Mary Lou Warren, Wichita, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; five brothers, 
Celestine “Celly” Jacobs, Eugene Jacobs, Virgil Jacobs, Daniel Jacobs, 
and William “Bill” Jacobs; and five sisters, Leona Leiker, Albina 
Birney, Elenora Holzmeister, Louise Besperat, and Viola Dreher.Visitation will be Tuesday, October 19, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021, from 9:30 A.M.
 to 10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at
 St. Michaels Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Knights of Columbus Council 2970, La Crosse, Kansas, or the American 
Cancer Society.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Ralph G. Jacobs

Thursday, December 5th, 1946-Friday, October 15th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, December 5th, 1946-Friday, October 15th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Gary Lynn Johnson

Faith Ann Marcotte Yenne, age 82, passed away on Friday October 15, 2021,&nbsp; at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. She was born
 the daughter of Lester &amp; Elsie (Coogan) Palu on April 23, 1939 in 
Milwaukee, WI.
 Survivors include her husband Michael of the home.

Faith Ann Marcotte Yenne, age 82, passed away on Friday October 15, 2021,&nbsp; at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. She was born
 the daughter of Lester &amp; Elsie (Coogan) Palu on April 23, 1939 in 
Milwaukee, WI.
 Survivors include her husband Michael of the home.Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Faith Ann Yenne

Arleta Faye Bland, 99, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.&nbsp; She was born in Luray to Frank &amp; Edith (Duell) Schurr.

Arleta retired from the postal service at both Luray and Waldo and 
later worked at the Luray cafeteria for USD 407.&nbsp; She had a love for 
gardening, baking, canning and was active in her church and Senior 
Center in Luray.&nbsp; She loved playing the piano and played for many church
 services, weddings and funerals.&nbsp; She and Gordon enjoyed many years of 
square dancing, traveling and time spent socializing with friends.

Gordon, her husband of 78 years, preceded her in death in 2019.

Arleta is survived by her daughters, Linda Foran (Darrell) of Tucson,
 AZ, Celia Curl (Larry) of St. Louis, Carma Bland of Salina; 
grandchildren, Wes Foran of Los Angeles, Kevin Foran of Tucson, Aaron 
Curl of St. Louis, Adam Barkley of Salina, Heather Barkley of 
Bennington; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 
2021.&nbsp; A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. all at Ryan Mortuary, 
Salina.&nbsp; A private inurnment will be held in Luray Cemetery.

Memorial may be made to the Luray United Methodist Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634417123200.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Arleta Faye Bland, 99, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021.&nbsp; She was born in Luray to Frank &amp; Edith (Duell) Schurr.Arleta retired from the postal service at both Luray and Waldo and 
later worked at the Luray cafeteria for USD 407.&nbsp; She had a love for 
gardening, baking, canning and was active in her church and Senior 
Center in Luray.&nbsp; She loved playing the piano and played for many church
 services, weddings and funerals.&nbsp; She and Gordon enjoyed many years of 
square dancing, traveling and time spent socializing with friends.Gordon, her husband of 78 years, preceded her in death in 2019.Arleta is survived by her daughters, Linda Foran (Darrell) of Tucson,
 AZ, Celia Curl (Larry) of St. Louis, Carma Bland of Salina; 
grandchildren, Wes Foran of Los Angeles, Kevin Foran of Tucson, Aaron 
Curl of St. Louis, Adam Barkley of Salina, Heather Barkley of 
Bennington; and four great-grandchildren.Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, October 29, 
2021.&nbsp; A memorial service will follow at 11 a.m. all at Ryan Mortuary, 
Salina.&nbsp; A private inurnment will be held in Luray Cemetery.Memorial may be made to the Luray United Methodist Church.

Arleta Faye Bland

Marshall G. Rodenberg, age 77, of Southaven, Mississippi, died 
Monday, October 3, 2021, after a short bout with Covid.&nbsp; Visitation will
 be from 10am to 11am on Monday, October 18 at Citygate Community 
Church, 7140 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS.&nbsp; The funeral will follow at 11am
 to 12pm, followed by a meal at the church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorial contributions be made to Marshall Rodenberg 
Memorial Fund for the Chiang Rai Children c/o Cornerstone Church – 
https://pushpay.com/g/cornerstonesouthaven for donations.

Marshall was born December 20, 1943, in Scott City, KS to Marian and 
Lester Rodenberg. He grew up on a wheat farm and started school at an 
early age (too early) in a two-room rural school in Manning, KS.&nbsp; His 
dad spent many evenings trying to help him read and spell CAT to no 
avail.&nbsp; He flunked 1st grade as he saw no reason to spell CAT or read.&nbsp; 
Still having trouble reading in 3rd grade, he wanted a chemistry set for
 Christmas, not a baking soda volcano like today, but one with 40 
bottles of chemicals, beakers, graduated cylinders, flasks, a Bunsen 
burner, and instructions that would be a good start for an Al-Qaeda bomb
 maker.&nbsp; His mom told him that he wouldn’t be able to do anything 
because he couldn’t read the instructions.&nbsp; However, they got the 
chemistry set anyway!&nbsp; He taught himself to read in a month and moved 
from the bottom of the class to the top, not too hard, there were only 
four boys in the class!

That’s the way he was “all or nothing”.&nbsp; He was a pretty good 
magician, a licensed ham radio operator (K0MOR) by 7th grade and an 
Eagle Scout by early high school.&nbsp; He graduated from Scott Community 
High School in 1962.

He attended the University of Colorado and Fort Hays State University
 before joining the Army; serving two years on the Korean DMZ during the
 Vietnam War.

He said the only good thing about his service was finding Chong, the 
love of his life.&nbsp; He married her in Korea and after months of wrangling
 with the Army, the US government and help from Senator Bob Dole, he got
 Chong into the US so they could start their new life together.

After several jobs in Kansas, he got a job with the IRS in 
Washington, DC.&nbsp; After several years in DC, they were transferred to 
Memphis, TN.&nbsp; There his life changed dramatically. &nbsp; Through Chong’s 
work with an adoption agency, Marshall and Chong welcomed Matthew from 
Korea to their family.

After retirement from the IRS, Marshall’s priorities in life 
changed.&nbsp; He started taking politics and Jesus seriously!&nbsp; He changed 
from a passive Christian to an active Christian.&nbsp; He supported his 
church with work, prayer, and donations.

He went on mission trips to Kenya, Nicaragua, two times to Haiti with
 the Convoy of Hope organization, and numerous trips to Thailand to the 
Chiang Rai Children’s Home.&nbsp; He also was active in Kairos Prison 
Ministry International, Discipleship Walk and Ride for Him, Urban 
Bicycle Food Ministry, and Heartland Hands Food Pantry.&nbsp; Recently 
Marshall, Chong and Matthew enjoyed a trip to Korea to visit Chong’s 
relatives.

Marshall is proceeded in death by his parents.&nbsp; He leaves behind his 
wife, Chong, of the home; Matthew, Walls, MS; brother Malcolm (Rozann) 
Rodenberg, Salina, KS; and sister Robin (Joe) Rodriguez, Philadelphia, 
PA.

Marshall was one of a kind and everyone had a Marshall Story to tell because “We loved us some Marshall”.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634416961748.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marshall G. Rodenberg, age 77, of Southaven, Mississippi, died 
Monday, October 3, 2021, after a short bout with Covid.&nbsp; Visitation will
 be from 10am to 11am on Monday, October 18 at Citygate Community 
Church, 7140 Getwell Rd, Southaven, MS.&nbsp; The funeral will follow at 11am
 to 12pm, followed by a meal at the church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorial contributions be made to Marshall Rodenberg 
Memorial Fund for the Chiang Rai Children c/o Cornerstone Church – 
https://pushpay.com/g/cornerstonesouthaven for donations.Marshall was born December 20, 1943, in Scott City, KS to Marian and 
Lester Rodenberg. He grew up on a wheat farm and started school at an 
early age (too early) in a two-room rural school in Manning, KS.&nbsp; His 
dad spent many evenings trying to help him read and spell CAT to no 
avail.&nbsp; He flunked 1st grade as he saw no reason to spell CAT or read.&nbsp; 
Still having trouble reading in 3rd grade, he wanted a chemistry set for
 Christmas, not a baking soda volcano like today, but one with 40 
bottles of chemicals, beakers, graduated cylinders, flasks, a Bunsen 
burner, and instructions that would be a good start for an Al-Qaeda bomb
 maker.&nbsp; His mom told him that he wouldn’t be able to do anything 
because he couldn’t read the instructions.&nbsp; However, they got the 
chemistry set anyway!&nbsp; He taught himself to read in a month and moved 
from the bottom of the class to the top, not too hard, there were only 
four boys in the class!That’s the way he was “all or nothing”.&nbsp; He was a pretty good 
magician, a licensed ham radio operator (K0MOR) by 7th grade and an 
Eagle Scout by early high school.&nbsp; He graduated from Scott Community 
High School in 1962.He attended the University of Colorado and Fort Hays State University
 before joining the Army; serving two years on the Korean DMZ during the
 Vietnam War.He said the only good thing about his service was finding Chong, the 
love of his life.&nbsp; He married her in Korea and after months of wrangling
 with the Army, the US government and help from Senator Bob Dole, he got
 Chong into the US so they could start their new life together.After several jobs in Kansas, he got a job with the IRS in 
Washington, DC.&nbsp; After several years in DC, they were transferred to 
Memphis, TN.&nbsp; There his life changed dramatically. &nbsp; Through Chong’s 
work with an adoption agency, Marshall and Chong welcomed Matthew from 
Korea to their family.After retirement from the IRS, Marshall’s priorities in life 
changed.&nbsp; He started taking politics and Jesus seriously!&nbsp; He changed 
from a passive Christian to an active Christian.&nbsp; He supported his 
church with work, prayer, and donations.He went on mission trips to Kenya, Nicaragua, two times to Haiti with
 the Convoy of Hope organization, and numerous trips to Thailand to the 
Chiang Rai Children’s Home.&nbsp; He also was active in Kairos Prison 
Ministry International, Discipleship Walk and Ride for Him, Urban 
Bicycle Food Ministry, and Heartland Hands Food Pantry.&nbsp; Recently 
Marshall, Chong and Matthew enjoyed a trip to Korea to visit Chong’s 
relatives.Marshall is proceeded in death by his parents.&nbsp; He leaves behind his 
wife, Chong, of the home; Matthew, Walls, MS; brother Malcolm (Rozann) 
Rodenberg, Salina, KS; and sister Robin (Joe) Rodriguez, Philadelphia, 
PA.Marshall was one of a kind and everyone had a Marshall Story to tell because “We loved us some Marshall”.

Marshall G. Rodenberg

William Clark Carey Jr., 87, of Searcy, passed away October 3, 2021,&nbsp; at The Crossing at Riverside.&nbsp; He was born September 1, 1934, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts to the late William Sr. and Antoinette Rogers
 Carey.

He married Anita Faye Carey April 9, 1975, at Leoti, Kansas; she preceded
 him in death November 5, 1997.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by a&nbsp; 
daughter, Jeannie Carey; granddaughter, Kayla Rose Glerup; grandson, 
Cameron Carey; a brother, Pete Carey; and a sister, Elizabeth Carey.

Survivors include three daughters, Carmen Carey of London, England, 
Jerri Bangerter (Brad) of Leoti, Kansas, and Terri Eligh (Mark) of 
Searcy, Arkansas; one son, Michael Carey (Jamie) of Woodard, Oklahoma; 
one brother, Bob Carey (Pat) of New York City; six grandchildren; ten 
great grandchildren; as well as many extended family and friends.

The family will have private services at a later date.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634416892254.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William Clark Carey Jr., 87, of Searcy, passed away October 3, 2021,&nbsp; at The Crossing at Riverside.&nbsp; He was born September 1, 1934, at 
Springfield, Massachusetts to the late William Sr. and Antoinette Rogers
 Carey. 
He married Anita Faye Carey April 9, 1975, at Leoti, Kansas; she preceded
 him in death November 5, 1997.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by a&nbsp; 
daughter, Jeannie Carey; granddaughter, Kayla Rose Glerup; grandson, 
Cameron Carey; a brother, Pete Carey; and a sister, Elizabeth Carey.Survivors include three daughters, Carmen Carey of London, England, 
Jerri Bangerter (Brad) of Leoti, Kansas, and Terri Eligh (Mark) of 
Searcy, Arkansas; one son, Michael Carey (Jamie) of Woodard, Oklahoma; 
one brother, Bob Carey (Pat) of New York City; six grandchildren; ten 
great grandchildren; as well as many extended family and friends.The family will have private services at a later date.

William Clark Carey Jr.

Karl "Sir-G" Gordon (Major USMCR ret.) passed away tragically in 
Scott County, S.W. Kansas, on 04October 2021&nbsp;seven weeks ahead of what 
would've been his 50th birthday - the result of a motor vehicle 
accident.&nbsp; He was born on 20 November 1971, in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
 the third son of Ewart &amp; Valerie Gordon.&nbsp;

At the time, he was a resident of Castle Rock, Colorado &amp; an 
active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, &amp; worked as
 a commercial freight pilot for Planemasters Jet Charter Ltd. flying 
Cessna Grand Caravans.&nbsp; Sir-G spent his early years growing up in May 
Pen, Jamaica, attended boarding School at Munro College &amp; 
subsequently Glenmuir High School.&nbsp; He initially attended Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University &amp; later the University of Notre Dame where 
he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering.&nbsp; 
He was a retired US Marine Corps combat Veteran (USMCR) with over 
20-years of faithful &amp; honorable service to his country.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his mother Mrs. Valerie Reese, three brothers: 
Andrew "Chen" Gordon &amp; Robert "Suco" Gordon of Kingston, Jamaica 
&amp; his twin brother Kurt of Olathe, Kansas; One nephew: Isaac Gordon 
of Kingston, Jamaica; Aunts Beryl McCarthy &amp; Kay Smith of London, 
England &amp; Kingston, Jamaica respectively; Cousins: Darryl &amp; 
Michelle McCarthy of London, England, &amp; Wadia, Earl, Eddie, Lester, 
&amp; Kerona Spence of Jamaica. He was preceded in death by his 
grandparents Lester &amp; Ruby Spence, his father Ewart Hastings Gordon,
 his Uncle Richard Spence &amp; his youngest Aunt, Rose King of Jamaica.

A Memorial service followed by reception will be held at the Christ 
Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, Colorado on 21 October 2021 at a time 
TBC. Additionally, at a date TBD, Sir-G's ashes will be lifted aloft 
&amp; returned to the same mountains &amp; forests he fought valiantly 
to preserve as an airborne firefighter with the Colorado Division of 
Fire Prevention &amp; Control.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634416828670.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Karl "Sir-G" Gordon (Major USMCR ret.) passed away tragically in 
Scott County, S.W. Kansas, on 04October 2021&nbsp;seven weeks ahead of what 
would've been his 50th birthday - the result of a motor vehicle 
accident.&nbsp; He was born on 20 November 1971, in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
 the third son of Ewart &amp; Valerie Gordon.&nbsp;At the time, he was a resident of Castle Rock, Colorado &amp; an 
active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, &amp; worked as
 a commercial freight pilot for Planemasters Jet Charter Ltd. flying 
Cessna Grand Caravans.&nbsp; Sir-G spent his early years growing up in May 
Pen, Jamaica, attended boarding School at Munro College &amp; 
subsequently Glenmuir High School.&nbsp; He initially attended Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University &amp; later the University of Notre Dame where 
he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering.&nbsp; 
He was a retired US Marine Corps combat Veteran (USMCR) with over 
20-years of faithful &amp; honorable service to his country.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his mother Mrs. Valerie Reese, three brothers: 
Andrew "Chen" Gordon &amp; Robert "Suco" Gordon of Kingston, Jamaica 
&amp; his twin brother Kurt of Olathe, Kansas; One nephew: Isaac Gordon 
of Kingston, Jamaica; Aunts Beryl McCarthy &amp; Kay Smith of London, 
England &amp; Kingston, Jamaica respectively; Cousins: Darryl &amp; 
Michelle McCarthy of London, England, &amp; Wadia, Earl, Eddie, Lester, 
&amp; Kerona Spence of Jamaica. He was preceded in death by his 
grandparents Lester &amp; Ruby Spence, his father Ewart Hastings Gordon,
 his Uncle Richard Spence &amp; his youngest Aunt, Rose King of Jamaica.A Memorial service followed by reception will be held at the Christ 
Episcopal Church in Castle Rock, Colorado on 21 October 2021 at a time 
TBC. Additionally, at a date TBD, Sir-G's ashes will be lifted aloft 
&amp; returned to the same mountains &amp; forests he fought valiantly 
to preserve as an airborne firefighter with the Colorado Division of 
Fire Prevention &amp; Control.

Karl 'Sir-G' Gordon (Major USMCR ret.)

Francis B. Schaffer was born on September 27, 1928, in his family’s 
farmhouse near Loretto, KS, on a farm&nbsp;that&nbsp;he loved to visit on his 
subsequent birthdays. He left us&nbsp;on Saturday, October 9,&nbsp;just two weeks 
after a family celebration of his 93rd birthday.&nbsp;His wife of 71 years 
Alverna was by his side when he took his last breath on this side of heaven. 
She survives.

Francis&nbsp;was born to Frank and Barbara (Urban) Schaffer and he&nbsp;was a 
lifelong farmer,&nbsp;carpenter, welder,&nbsp;inventor,&nbsp;intuitive engineer, 
comedian/jokester, and a boisterous connoisseur of polka music and good 
beer.

Francis grew up on the family farm at Loretto and learned his 
many "Jack-of-all-trades" skills from his father.&nbsp; He attended grade 
school in and graduated high school from Bison, KS.&nbsp;He met his wife 
Alverna at a dance, which was to be a lifelong passion for both of 
them.&nbsp; Francis was a devout Catholic and was a Fourth Degree member of 
the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;

Farming in Lane County, Francis and Alverna raised six children, 
wheat and angus cattle.&nbsp; During these years, they also avidly pursued 
their dancing pleasure following several favorite bands in Nebraska and 
beginning what is probably the greatest polka music library ever 
collected, including LP records, 8-tracks, cassettes and cds!&nbsp; After 25 
years, they retired from the farm and moved to Garden City, KS, where 
Francis was often the Top Salesman at Burtis Motor Company. In 1984 
Francis and Alverna decided to follow several of their siblings to Round
 Rock, Texas, where Francis and his brother Raymond began "The Handy 
Pair" business, doing odd jobs during the construction boom that was 
happening in Austin at that time. &nbsp;If Raymond could not join Francis on 
the job, Alverna was the other half of the Handy Pair!&nbsp;

In 1991 Kansas was calling them back and they returned to their 
roots, landing in La Crosse, KS, where they have been living ever 
since.&nbsp; Francis loved being back in Rush County where he and Alverna 
began collecting family history.&nbsp; Being bilingual, they were able to 
interview many to seek the history of their German heritage. Never one 
to "retire", Francis also worked in La Crosse, with Leland Bisterfeldt 
doing his handy work for many years.

Francis was preceded in death by an infant sister, Eleanor, his 
parents, Frank and Barbara, a sister, Mary (Schaffer) Jones, two 
brothers, Clarence and John Schaffer, grandson, Trevor Messenger, and 
son-in-law, Van Brighton. &nbsp;He leaves behind his wife, Alverna, children, 
Jan Brighton of La Crosse, KS, Colette (Burton) Schauf of Columbia, MO, 
Jill (Mike) Bogard of Lawrence, KS, Rory (Janis) Schaffer of Topeka, KS,
 Eric Schaffer of Topeka, KS, and Gina (Warren) Cannon of Georgetown, 
TX, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and one 
brother, Raymond Schaffer of La Crosse, KS.&nbsp;

The family will greet friends on Sunday, October 17, from 3-7 p.m. at
 St Michael’s Catholic Church in La Crosse, KS. The Knights of Columbus 
will lead the rosary at 4 pm. The polka mass celebration of life at St. 
Michael’s will be held at 10:30 on Monday morning, followed by inurnment
 at the La Crosse City Cemetery.&nbsp;

The family respectfully requests all visitation and memorial service attendees wear masks.

Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well,&nbsp;please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.

In remembrance of Francis, the family asks that you pay a kindness forward.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1634137044127.jpeg" alt="Francis B. Schaffer" />
 <figcaption>Francis B. Schaffer</figcaption>
 </figure>Francis B. Schaffer was born on September 27, 1928, in his family’s 
farmhouse near Loretto, KS, on a farm&nbsp;that&nbsp;he loved to visit on his 
subsequent birthdays. He left us&nbsp;on Saturday, October 9,&nbsp;just two weeks 
after a family celebration of his 93rd birthday.&nbsp;His wife of 71 years 
Alverna was by his side when he took his last breath on this side of heaven. 
She survives.Francis&nbsp;was born to Frank and Barbara (Urban) Schaffer and he&nbsp;was a 
lifelong farmer,&nbsp;carpenter, welder,&nbsp;inventor,&nbsp;intuitive engineer, 
comedian/jokester, and a boisterous connoisseur of polka music and good 
beer. Francis grew up on the family farm at Loretto and learned his 
many "Jack-of-all-trades" skills from his father.&nbsp; He attended grade 
school in and graduated high school from Bison, KS.&nbsp;He met his wife 
Alverna at a dance, which was to be a lifelong passion for both of 
them.&nbsp; Francis was a devout Catholic and was a Fourth Degree member of 
the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;Farming in Lane County, Francis and Alverna raised six children, 
wheat and angus cattle.&nbsp; During these years, they also avidly pursued 
their dancing pleasure following several favorite bands in Nebraska and 
beginning what is probably the greatest polka music library ever 
collected, including LP records, 8-tracks, cassettes and cds!&nbsp; After 25 
years, they retired from the farm and moved to Garden City, KS, where 
Francis was often the Top Salesman at Burtis Motor Company. In 1984 
Francis and Alverna decided to follow several of their siblings to Round
 Rock, Texas, where Francis and his brother Raymond began "The Handy 
Pair" business, doing odd jobs during the construction boom that was 
happening in Austin at that time. &nbsp;If Raymond could not join Francis on 
the job, Alverna was the other half of the Handy Pair!&nbsp;In 1991 Kansas was calling them back and they returned to their 
roots, landing in La Crosse, KS, where they have been living ever 
since.&nbsp; Francis loved being back in Rush County where he and Alverna 
began collecting family history.&nbsp; Being bilingual, they were able to 
interview many to seek the history of their German heritage. Never one 
to "retire", Francis also worked in La Crosse, with Leland Bisterfeldt 
doing his handy work for many years.Francis was preceded in death by an infant sister, Eleanor, his 
parents, Frank and Barbara, a sister, Mary (Schaffer) Jones, two 
brothers, Clarence and John Schaffer, grandson, Trevor Messenger, and 
son-in-law, Van Brighton. &nbsp;He leaves behind his wife, Alverna, children, 
Jan Brighton of La Crosse, KS, Colette (Burton) Schauf of Columbia, MO, 
Jill (Mike) Bogard of Lawrence, KS, Rory (Janis) Schaffer of Topeka, KS,
 Eric Schaffer of Topeka, KS, and Gina (Warren) Cannon of Georgetown, 
TX, eighteen grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and one 
brother, Raymond Schaffer of La Crosse, KS.&nbsp;The family will greet friends on Sunday, October 17, from 3-7 p.m. at
 St Michael’s Catholic Church in La Crosse, KS. The Knights of Columbus 
will lead the rosary at 4 pm. The polka mass celebration of life at St. 
Michael’s will be held at 10:30 on Monday morning, followed by inurnment
 at the La Crosse City Cemetery.&nbsp;The family respectfully requests all visitation and memorial service attendees wear masks.Social distancing is recommended.Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well,&nbsp;please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.In remembrance of Francis, the family asks that you pay a kindness forward.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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