On June 15, 1929, Berta Lou Bleam was born to Ralph &amp; Dorothy 
(Heller) McFarland. &nbsp;Older brother Arvid was proud of his baby sister. 
&nbsp;Berta passed away on November 5, 2021, at Parkview Care Center at the 
age of 92.

As a child she enjoyed playing with her dolls &amp; playhouses. 
&nbsp;Sometimes Arvid would talk her into playing "Cowboys &amp; Indians" or 
"Cops &amp; Robbers." &nbsp;Berta attended Columbia Grade School, a rural one
 room school. &nbsp;The school was one mile from home, &amp; she walked it 
every day, weather permitting. &nbsp;She graduated from Glen Elder High 
School in 1947. &nbsp;She took the Normal Training Course &amp;&nbsp;started 
teaching in the fall of 1947. &nbsp;She taught for 3 years. During this 
time, she met &amp; dated Carl Zemke. &nbsp;They married on June 9, 1951. 
&nbsp;They lived on a farm 5 miles north of Hunter, Kansas. &nbsp;Carl died July 
1, 1964, at the age of 35.

That fall, Berta enrolled in Brown Mackie Business School in Salina. 
&nbsp;After she completed her course work, she worked at the Beloit Hospital 
in the Medical Records Department. &nbsp;Later, she went to work for Dr. A. 
L. Scherer in Osborne. &nbsp;It was there she met Robert "Bob" Bleam. &nbsp;They 
were married May 12, 1968.

Berta &amp; Bob lived in Osborne. &nbsp;Berta continued working &amp; Bob 
drove back &amp; forth to the farm daily. &nbsp;After Dr. Scherer moved from 
Osborne Berta worked briefly at Parkview Care Center &amp; then the 
Osborne County Register of Deeds office. &nbsp;She retired January 1, 1995. 
&nbsp;Beloved husband Bob passed away November 3, 2015.

Berta was a member of the Osborne United Methodist Church &amp; the Church's Evening Circle.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands Carl Zemke &amp; 
Bob Bleam; brother &amp; sister-in-law Arvid &amp; Geneva McFarland; 
sister-in-law &amp; husband Margaret &amp; Roy Hanson, &amp; nephew 
Larry McFarland.

Survivors include nieces &amp; nephews, great nieces &amp; great nephews &amp; many close friends.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Berta-Bleam">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636567831114.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On June 15, 1929, Berta Lou Bleam was born to Ralph &amp; Dorothy 
(Heller) McFarland. &nbsp;Older brother Arvid was proud of his baby sister. 
&nbsp;Berta passed away on November 5, 2021, at Parkview Care Center at the 
age of 92.As a child she enjoyed playing with her dolls &amp; playhouses. 
&nbsp;Sometimes Arvid would talk her into playing "Cowboys &amp; Indians" or 
"Cops &amp; Robbers." &nbsp;Berta attended Columbia Grade School, a rural one
 room school. &nbsp;The school was one mile from home, &amp; she walked it 
every day, weather permitting. &nbsp;She graduated from Glen Elder High 
School in 1947. &nbsp;She took the Normal Training Course &amp;&nbsp;started 
teaching in the fall of 1947. &nbsp;She taught for 3 years. During this 
time, she met &amp; dated Carl Zemke. &nbsp;They married on June 9, 1951. 
&nbsp;They lived on a farm 5 miles north of Hunter, Kansas. &nbsp;Carl died July 
1, 1964, at the age of 35.That fall, Berta enrolled in Brown Mackie Business School in Salina. 
&nbsp;After she completed her course work, she worked at the Beloit Hospital 
in the Medical Records Department. &nbsp;Later, she went to work for Dr. A. 
L. Scherer in Osborne. &nbsp;It was there she met Robert "Bob" Bleam. &nbsp;They 
were married May 12, 1968.Berta &amp; Bob lived in Osborne. &nbsp;Berta continued working &amp; Bob 
drove back &amp; forth to the farm daily. &nbsp;After Dr. Scherer moved from 
Osborne Berta worked briefly at Parkview Care Center &amp; then the 
Osborne County Register of Deeds office. &nbsp;She retired January 1, 1995. 
&nbsp;Beloved husband Bob passed away November 3, 2015.Berta was a member of the Osborne United Methodist Church &amp; the Church's Evening Circle.Preceding her in death were her parents, husbands Carl Zemke &amp; 
Bob Bleam; brother &amp; sister-in-law Arvid &amp; Geneva McFarland; 
sister-in-law &amp; husband Margaret &amp; Roy Hanson, &amp; nephew 
Larry McFarland.Survivors include nieces &amp; nephews, great nieces &amp; great nephews &amp; many close friends.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Berta-Bleam">HERE</a> for service details.

Berta Lou Bleam 

Wednesday, September 10th, 1924-Tuesday, November 9th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wednesday, September 10th, 1924-Tuesday, November 9th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Hanford 'Hank' Lloyd Payne

Guy Deal Bolen, 89, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS after being in critical care following a fall.

He was born April 27, 1932, at a farm in southeast Wallace County, the son of Lester and Georgia (Huffman) Bolen. He attended and graduated from Prairie View (Kahle) Grade School. He then attended Wallace County Community High School for a short period of time. Guy held numerous jobs in the area eventually settling on the job he started at age 10, farming. Guy was known as a master welder and was always looking for ways to fix things. &nbsp;

On June 8, 1952, Guy and Marlene J. Barton were married. They lived in the Harrison Flats area of Wallace County all of their married life except for nine months when they lived in Denver CO.&nbsp;

Guy was a lifelong member of the Dinas Community Church and was chairman of the building committee when the new Dinas church was built. At the time of his death, he was still taking care of the building. He was part of the reenactment with the Fort Wallace 7th Calvary Unit. He served as a board member of the Farm Home Administration. Guy and Marlene helped open up the American Agriculture Movement office in Wallace County and traveled to Washington D.C. to help fight for parity. Other memberships included: NRA, Farm Bureau, and Wallace County Cruisers. He lived his life as a strong Christian. Although he could not serve in the military due to a childhood knee injury, he supported the military troops and was always proud of his country.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Emery and Pauline Barton, his sisters: Betty Bender and husband Edward, Bonnie Knouse Barton and husbands; Delmar Knouse and Tom Barton, brothers: Keith Bolen and wife Frances, and Bill Bolen and his son-in-law and farming partner, Gary Cox.&nbsp;

Surviving family includes his wife of 69½ years, Marlene Joy (Barton) Bolen. Son Bryan (Edna) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Bryan Daniel Bolen, Kimberly (Craig) Hoisington, Melissa (Todd) Thompson, Miranda (Lance) Cloyd, and Brandon Bolen. Son Bruce (Emily) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Lester (Kinsey) Bolen and Tamela (Jed) Lake. Daughter Belinda Cox, Wallace KS and sons: Ryan (Heidi) Cox, Braden (Kaylee) Cox, and Joel Cox. Nineteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. One sister, Marie and her husband Gary Walker of Marysville TN and one sister-in-law, Marlene C. Bolen of Sharon Springs and many nephews and nieces.&nbsp;

Marlene was the love of his life. They loved having family and friends in their home on the farm. His favorite hobbies included restoring old vehicles, tractors, and anything antique. He loved to give children rides on whatever he restored. He loved Christian and Country Western music. He also loved fishing and camping. Guy and Marlene loved spending time with long time friends Ted and Ada Turley and family. Ted preceded Guy in death.&nbsp;

Guy was very proud of the family farm, and he and Marlene were the 4th generation caretakers of this section of God’s earth. His pride and joy was the 100 plus year old barn that is the focal point of many pictures. They were very pleased when daughter Belinda and her husband Gary became the 5th generation and grandson Braden and his wife and children became the 6th &amp; 7th generations. He will be missed by everyone, but is now walking with Christ on two good legs and maybe even riding a bike!

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Paul McNall and Pastor Galen Crippen officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Dinas Community Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.

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 </figure>Guy Deal Bolen, 89, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS after being in critical care following a fall.He was born April 27, 1932, at a farm in southeast Wallace County, the son of Lester and Georgia (Huffman) Bolen. He attended and graduated from Prairie View (Kahle) Grade School. He then attended Wallace County Community High School for a short period of time. Guy held numerous jobs in the area eventually settling on the job he started at age 10, farming. Guy was known as a master welder and was always looking for ways to fix things. &nbsp;On June 8, 1952, Guy and Marlene J. Barton were married. They lived in the Harrison Flats area of Wallace County all of their married life except for nine months when they lived in Denver CO.&nbsp;Guy was a lifelong member of the Dinas Community Church and was chairman of the building committee when the new Dinas church was built. At the time of his death, he was still taking care of the building. He was part of the reenactment with the Fort Wallace 7th Calvary Unit. He served as a board member of the Farm Home Administration. Guy and Marlene helped open up the American Agriculture Movement office in Wallace County and traveled to Washington D.C. to help fight for parity. Other memberships included: NRA, Farm Bureau, and Wallace County Cruisers. He lived his life as a strong Christian. Although he could not serve in the military due to a childhood knee injury, he supported the military troops and was always proud of his country.Preceding him in death were his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Emery and Pauline Barton, his sisters: Betty Bender and husband Edward, Bonnie Knouse Barton and husbands; Delmar Knouse and Tom Barton, brothers: Keith Bolen and wife Frances, and Bill Bolen and his son-in-law and farming partner, Gary Cox.&nbsp;Surviving family includes his wife of 69½ years, Marlene Joy (Barton) Bolen. Son Bryan (Edna) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Bryan Daniel Bolen, Kimberly (Craig) Hoisington, Melissa (Todd) Thompson, Miranda (Lance) Cloyd, and Brandon Bolen. Son Bruce (Emily) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Lester (Kinsey) Bolen and Tamela (Jed) Lake. Daughter Belinda Cox, Wallace KS and sons: Ryan (Heidi) Cox, Braden (Kaylee) Cox, and Joel Cox. Nineteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. One sister, Marie and her husband Gary Walker of Marysville TN and one sister-in-law, Marlene C. Bolen of Sharon Springs and many nephews and nieces.&nbsp;Marlene was the love of his life. They loved having family and friends in their home on the farm. His favorite hobbies included restoring old vehicles, tractors, and anything antique. He loved to give children rides on whatever he restored. He loved Christian and Country Western music. He also loved fishing and camping. Guy and Marlene loved spending time with long time friends Ted and Ada Turley and family. Ted preceded Guy in death.&nbsp;Guy was very proud of the family farm, and he and Marlene were the 4th generation caretakers of this section of God’s earth. His pride and joy was the 100 plus year old barn that is the focal point of many pictures. They were very pleased when daughter Belinda and her husband Gary became the 5th generation and grandson Braden and his wife and children became the 6th &amp; 7th generations. He will be missed by everyone, but is now walking with Christ on two good legs and maybe even riding a bike!Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Paul McNall and Pastor Galen Crippen officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Dinas Community Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs.

Guy Deal Bolen

Jean K. Yanda, age 66, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1955, in Haven, Kansas, to Kenneth and Hazel (Wilson) Morris. On August 5, 1977, she married Joseph Yanda in Oakley, Kansas. Jean taught school at several locations including pre-school at St. Mary's School in Ellis and serving as a para at the Hays Area Children's Center. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, and VFW Auxiliary all of Ellis. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, arts and crafts. She is survived by her husband, Joseph of Ellis; a son, Dean Yanda of Ellis and daughter-in-law Emily Yanda of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Jessica Smith and husband Jon of Baltimore and Amanda Cross and husband Casey of Hays; as well as two grandchildren, Ayden, and Ella Yanda. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, Bernard Morris and a twin brother, Dean Morris. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021, at St. Mary's catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Daughters of Isabella or the VFW. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp; Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Jean K. Yanda, age 66, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born May 22, 1955, in Haven, Kansas, to Kenneth and Hazel (Wilson) Morris. On August 5, 1977, she married Joseph Yanda in Oakley, Kansas. Jean taught school at several locations including pre-school at St. Mary's School in Ellis and serving as a para at the Hays Area Children's Center. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, and VFW Auxiliary all of Ellis. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, arts and crafts. She is survived by her husband, Joseph of Ellis; a son, Dean Yanda of Ellis and daughter-in-law Emily Yanda of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Jessica Smith and husband Jon of Baltimore and Amanda Cross and husband Casey of Hays; as well as two grandchildren, Ayden, and Ella Yanda. She was preceded in death by her parents; a stepfather, Bernard Morris and a twin brother, Dean Morris. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, November 13, 2021, at St. Mary's catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Daughters of Isabella or the VFW. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp; Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Jean K. Yanda

Stanley Wancura was born September 16, 1940, to Willie and Clara Wancura
 in Atwood, Kansas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 
November 8, 2021, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, at the age of 81. 
In his younger years, he lived on the family farm near Ludell where he 
worked hard helping his dad with daily farm tasks. He graduated from 
Atwood High School in 1958 and shortly after, proposed to the love of 
his life at the Atwood Dime Store. Stan and Verda Headrick married at 
the Federated Church in McDonald on December 28,1958. 
Stanley worked at the Ludell elevator, Rawlins County Road &amp; Bridge,
 Tubbs and Bush Ford in Atwood and later Tubbs and Sons Ford in Colby, 
Unruh Auto, and UPS (one of the first drivers hired in the state of 
Kansas), until he and Verda opened their NAPA store in 1976. He was a 
member of the First Christian Church in Colby and belonged to the Colby 
Chamber of Commerce. 
Over the years, they enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Canada, 
California, and Alaska. Along with traveling for family events, they 
loved trout fishing, hunting, and camping together. For their 50th 
anniversary, Stan and Verda enjoyed an Alaskan cruise with their four 
children. Stan and Verda enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. 
They were blessed with four children, Deanna Krannawitter, Debbie Moos 
(companion Todd Miller), Tim (fiance Angie Johnson) Wancura and Dana 
(David) Batt; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, Aimee, Amanda, JC, 
Jonathan, Austin, Anna, and Paul David; sixteen precious 
great-grandchildren, and two precious great-great-grandchildren. Other 
survivors include sisters, Gertie (Ted) Kastens, Charlene (Jack) 
Shelton, and Cindy (Kevan) Trenkle, and many nieces, nephews, and 
cousins. Stan was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law 
Dorothy Headrick; son-in-law Mark Krannawitter; sister-in-law Valyne 
Dirks, and great-granddaughter Tesla McLaughlin. 
Stan proved every day that working hard included sacrifice and 
throughout the years showed those around him the quality of having a 
strong work ethic. Stan worked the hardest at the end of his life by 
making the ultimate choice to join those who passed before him to walk 
alongside Jesus in the gardens of Heaven. 
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday, November 12, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 
13 at the mortuary with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Per Stanley’s 
request please wear overalls or casual dress. In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to the family, to be designated later, and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Stanley Wancura was born September 16, 1940, to Willie and Clara Wancura
 in Atwood, Kansas. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 
November 8, 2021, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, at the age of 81. 
In his younger years, he lived on the family farm near Ludell where he 
worked hard helping his dad with daily farm tasks. He graduated from 
Atwood High School in 1958 and shortly after, proposed to the love of 
his life at the Atwood Dime Store. Stan and Verda Headrick married at 
the Federated Church in McDonald on December 28,1958. 
Stanley worked at the Ludell elevator, Rawlins County Road &amp; Bridge,
 Tubbs and Bush Ford in Atwood and later Tubbs and Sons Ford in Colby, 
Unruh Auto, and UPS (one of the first drivers hired in the state of 
Kansas), until he and Verda opened their NAPA store in 1976. He was a 
member of the First Christian Church in Colby and belonged to the Colby 
Chamber of Commerce. 
Over the years, they enjoyed trips to Hawaii, Las Vegas, Canada, 
California, and Alaska. Along with traveling for family events, they 
loved trout fishing, hunting, and camping together. For their 50th 
anniversary, Stan and Verda enjoyed an Alaskan cruise with their four 
children. Stan and Verda enjoyed 63 years of marriage together. 
They were blessed with four children, Deanna Krannawitter, Debbie Moos 
(companion Todd Miller), Tim (fiance Angie Johnson) Wancura and Dana 
(David) Batt; nine grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, Aimee, Amanda, JC, 
Jonathan, Austin, Anna, and Paul David; sixteen precious 
great-grandchildren, and two precious great-great-grandchildren. Other 
survivors include sisters, Gertie (Ted) Kastens, Charlene (Jack) 
Shelton, and Cindy (Kevan) Trenkle, and many nieces, nephews, and 
cousins. Stan was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law 
Dorothy Headrick; son-in-law Mark Krannawitter; sister-in-law Valyne 
Dirks, and great-granddaughter Tesla McLaughlin. 
Stan proved every day that working hard included sacrifice and 
throughout the years showed those around him the quality of having a 
strong work ethic. Stan worked the hardest at the end of his life by 
making the ultimate choice to join those who passed before him to walk 
alongside Jesus in the gardens of Heaven. 
Visitation will be 5-7 pm Friday, November 12, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 
13 at the mortuary with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Per Stanley’s 
request please wear overalls or casual dress. In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to the family, to be designated later, and sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Stanley Wancura

Kayla Lynn Campbell was born on July 2, 1995, in Wichita, Kansas, to 
Kenneth Lee Bowman and Carol Lynne King (Campbell). She passed away on 
November 7, 2021, at the age of 26, at the Norton County Hospital.
 Kayla attended Norton County High School in Norton, Kansas, graduating in 2013. 
 Kayla’s whole world revolved around her daughter, Nevaeh, she worked
 very hard to provide the best life for her. She worked in a nursing 
home and was currently working at Subway.
 Kayla is survived by her mother, Carol Lynne King and her 
stepfather, Larry King of Norton, Kansas; daughter, Nevaeh King of 
Norton; brother, Chris Campbell of Oxford, KS; stepbrothers: Keith King 
of El Dorado, KS, James King of Nebraska, Ricky King of Norton, KS and 
Andrew King of Norton, KS; niece, Dakota Campbell; companion, Taylor 
Todd; special friend Theresa Gallentine and numerous other family 
members and friends.
 Services are pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Kayla Lynn Campbell was born on July 2, 1995, in Wichita, Kansas, to 
Kenneth Lee Bowman and Carol Lynne King (Campbell). She passed away on 
November 7, 2021, at the age of 26, at the Norton County Hospital.
 Kayla attended Norton County High School in Norton, Kansas, graduating in 2013. 
 Kayla’s whole world revolved around her daughter, Nevaeh, she worked
 very hard to provide the best life for her. She worked in a nursing 
home and was currently working at Subway.
 Kayla is survived by her mother, Carol Lynne King and her 
stepfather, Larry King of Norton, Kansas; daughter, Nevaeh King of 
Norton; brother, Chris Campbell of Oxford, KS; stepbrothers: Keith King 
of El Dorado, KS, James King of Nebraska, Ricky King of Norton, KS and 
Andrew King of Norton, KS; niece, Dakota Campbell; companion, Taylor 
Todd; special friend Theresa Gallentine and numerous other family 
members and friends.
 Services are pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Kayla Lynn Campbell

It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family mourns the passing 
of Joseph Robert LeClair of Norton, Kansas on November 7, 2021 at the 
age of 27.
 Joseph was born on November 18, 1993 at 9:35 pm at the Good 
Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska to Starla and Jeff LeClair. He 
was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Edmond Ks.
 Joseph attended grade school at Eisenhower Elementary in Norton, 
Kansas. He attended Junior High in Norton and participated in football, 
basketball and ran hurdles and long jumped in track. Joseph attended 
High School in Norton for his Freshman, Sophomore and Senior year 
participating in basketball and track and field. Joseph's junior year he
 lived in Sublette Kansas attending Sublette HS and played basketball. 
His family remembers that during a game in Sublette he broke his nose 
and ended up in the ER. This year was also the days Joseph sported the 
Mohawk. Joseph graduated from high school in 2012. Joseph attended for a
 short time Fort Hays State University and NCKTC in Hays majoring in 
business.
 Joseph was currently employed by Tim and Dave Sprigg on Bullseye 
Ranch and D&amp;C Cattle Company in Norton, KS. He spent years prior 
working for his Grandpa Joe on Sproul Farms in Edmond, KS.
 Joseph enjoyed this past summer on the lake fishing in his boat. He 
was a lover of all animals. He was in the process having a friend help 
him break his horse Daisy. He also had Dolly who was a dog he rescued, 
that lives at his grandparents farm in Edmond Kansas.
 He loved spending time with family and was an excellent model for 
his Neice Natalee, so she could practice her makeup skills. Joseph had a
 knack to take any situation and make you laugh or smile. He lived with a
 big heart and was always willing to help anybody in their time of need.
 Joseph helped his Grandpa Joe tend to the Edmond Cemetery. He also 
helped them garden and plant the flower beds at their farm.
 His cousin Jeremy stated that he was the tallest member of our family.
 He will be dearly missed by his friends at Freedom of Choice in Norton Kansas.
 He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Starla LeClair of 
Norton and his father Jeff and Kristy LeClair of Norton; grandparents: 
Joe &amp; Kandi Sproul of Edmond, KS and Judith LeClair of Duluth, MN; 
sisters: Danielle and Jared VonFeldt of Hays, KS and Courtney and Noah 
Killip of Overland Park KS; nieces: Natalee and Emilee Vonfeldt and 
Novah Killip; aunts and uncles: Stacie and Jerry Harder of Salina, KS, 
Greg Sproul of Edmond, KS, Julie and Greg Braun of Port Charlotte, FL 
and Judy and Gerald Pantel Mesa, AZ; as well as numerous relatives and 
friends.
 He was proceeded in death by his maternal great-grandma, Roxie Starr
 Getty, maternal grandparents: Lloyd and Glenna Sproul and James and 
Lovene Comstock and paternal grandfather, Joseph Robert LeClair.
 A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021 
at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. A reception will be held 
following the service at the Bullseye Event Center, Norton. Visiation 
will be from 1-2:30 pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions 
may be made using the go fund me account set up at 
https://gofund.me/e01c8c48 or at The Bank in Norton, to help with 
funeral expenses. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>It is with deep sorrow and much love that the family mourns the passing 
of Joseph Robert LeClair of Norton, Kansas on November 7, 2021 at the 
age of 27.
 Joseph was born on November 18, 1993 at 9:35 pm at the Good 
Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska to Starla and Jeff LeClair. He 
was baptized at the United Methodist Church in Edmond Ks.
 Joseph attended grade school at Eisenhower Elementary in Norton, 
Kansas. He attended Junior High in Norton and participated in football, 
basketball and ran hurdles and long jumped in track. Joseph attended 
High School in Norton for his Freshman, Sophomore and Senior year 
participating in basketball and track and field. Joseph's junior year he
 lived in Sublette Kansas attending Sublette HS and played basketball. 
His family remembers that during a game in Sublette he broke his nose 
and ended up in the ER. This year was also the days Joseph sported the 
Mohawk. Joseph graduated from high school in 2012. Joseph attended for a
 short time Fort Hays State University and NCKTC in Hays majoring in 
business.
 Joseph was currently employed by Tim and Dave Sprigg on Bullseye 
Ranch and D&amp;C Cattle Company in Norton, KS. He spent years prior 
working for his Grandpa Joe on Sproul Farms in Edmond, KS.
 Joseph enjoyed this past summer on the lake fishing in his boat. He 
was a lover of all animals. He was in the process having a friend help 
him break his horse Daisy. He also had Dolly who was a dog he rescued, 
that lives at his grandparents farm in Edmond Kansas.
 He loved spending time with family and was an excellent model for 
his Neice Natalee, so she could practice her makeup skills. Joseph had a
 knack to take any situation and make you laugh or smile. He lived with a
 big heart and was always willing to help anybody in their time of need.
 Joseph helped his Grandpa Joe tend to the Edmond Cemetery. He also 
helped them garden and plant the flower beds at their farm.
 His cousin Jeremy stated that he was the tallest member of our family.
 He will be dearly missed by his friends at Freedom of Choice in Norton Kansas.
 He will be lovingly remembered by his parents Starla LeClair of 
Norton and his father Jeff and Kristy LeClair of Norton; grandparents: 
Joe &amp; Kandi Sproul of Edmond, KS and Judith LeClair of Duluth, MN; 
sisters: Danielle and Jared VonFeldt of Hays, KS and Courtney and Noah 
Killip of Overland Park KS; nieces: Natalee and Emilee Vonfeldt and 
Novah Killip; aunts and uncles: Stacie and Jerry Harder of Salina, KS, 
Greg Sproul of Edmond, KS, Julie and Greg Braun of Port Charlotte, FL 
and Judy and Gerald Pantel Mesa, AZ; as well as numerous relatives and 
friends.
 He was proceeded in death by his maternal great-grandma, Roxie Starr
 Getty, maternal grandparents: Lloyd and Glenna Sproul and James and 
Lovene Comstock and paternal grandfather, Joseph Robert LeClair.
 A memorial service will be held 2:30 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021 
at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. A reception will be held 
following the service at the Bullseye Event Center, Norton. Visiation 
will be from 1-2:30 pm also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions 
may be made using the go fund me account set up at 
https://gofund.me/e01c8c48 or at The Bank in Norton, to help with 
funeral expenses. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Joseph Robert LeClair

Larry Leon Guinn, 83, passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, in Aurora, CO. He was
 born on Sept. 25, 1938, in Oberlin, KS to Bruce and Dorthea (Bowser) 
Guinn.
 Larry grew up in Oberlin and graduated from DCHS in 1956. He was on
 the Oberlin football team that went undefeated in 1955. He was also the
 state wrestling champion his senior year. After high school he went to 
Fort Hays State University and received a bachelor’s degree in Education
 in 1962. He then moved to Denver, CO area where he was a PE teacher 
and coached both wrestling and football for 30 years. In 1967 he 
married Barbara James and to that union they had a son, Scott. Larry 
had the hobby of buying old cars, fixing them up and trading for 
something else. He also loved watching and talking about his favorite 
sports teams.
 Larry is survived by wife, Violet Guinn of Aurora, CO; son; Scott 
(Brook) Guinn of Anderson, SC; grandsons; Skyler and Alex; brother; Gary
 (Marjorie) Guinn of Oberlin, KS, he is also survived by several nieces 
and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Bruce 
(Hazel) Guinn and Don (Juanita) Guinn.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Leon-Guinn?obId=23037851#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Larry Leon Guinn, 83, passed away on Nov. 5, 2021, in Aurora, CO. He was
 born on Sept. 25, 1938, in Oberlin, KS to Bruce and Dorthea (Bowser) 
Guinn.
 Larry grew up in Oberlin and graduated from DCHS in 1956. He was on
 the Oberlin football team that went undefeated in 1955. He was also the
 state wrestling champion his senior year. After high school he went to 
Fort Hays State University and received a bachelor’s degree in Education
 in 1962. He then moved to Denver, CO area where he was a PE teacher 
and coached both wrestling and football for 30 years. In 1967 he 
married Barbara James and to that union they had a son, Scott. Larry 
had the hobby of buying old cars, fixing them up and trading for 
something else. He also loved watching and talking about his favorite 
sports teams.
 Larry is survived by wife, Violet Guinn of Aurora, CO; son; Scott 
(Brook) Guinn of Anderson, SC; grandsons; Skyler and Alex; brother; Gary
 (Marjorie) Guinn of Oberlin, KS, he is also survived by several nieces 
and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Bruce 
(Hazel) Guinn and Don (Juanita) Guinn.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Leon-Guinn?obId=23037851#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Larry Leon Guinn

John Wayne Akard, 80, passed away November 6, 2021, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on March 2, 1941, at Delta County, Texas, to 
Wayne &amp; Daisy (Simpson) Akard. He married Linda Mudgett on December 
27, 1968, at Mesquite, Tex.

A resident of Great Bend for the last 9 years, John was formerly of 
Arthur City, Tex. and Foley, Mo. He was a Pastor for Bible Holiness 
Church. He loved performing God's work and his children.

Survivors include, his wife, Linda Akard of the home; a son, David 
Akard of Great Bend; two daughters, Christy Romero and husband Aaron of 
Cimarron, and Angela Gordon and husband Curtis of Wichita; a brother, 
Jerry Akard of Paris, Tex.; a sister, Dot Dankowski and husband Herb of 
Paris, Tex.; five grandchildren, Erica McEnulty, Caleb Romero, Travis 
Gordon, Corey Gordon, and Eric Gordon; and one great grandson, Grayson 
Forrest. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Jessie 
Cockrum, Jean Hambright, and Greta Easley; and a sister in law, Anna 
Akard.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, 
November 11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with service at 2:30 p.m., 
Thursday, November 11, 2021, with Pastor Curtis Gordon officiating. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have
 been designated to Great Bend Bible Holiness Church, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Wayne Akard, 80, passed away November 6, 2021, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born on March 2, 1941, at Delta County, Texas, to 
Wayne &amp; Daisy (Simpson) Akard. He married Linda Mudgett on December 
27, 1968, at Mesquite, Tex.A resident of Great Bend for the last 9 years, John was formerly of 
Arthur City, Tex. and Foley, Mo. He was a Pastor for Bible Holiness 
Church. He loved performing God's work and his children.Survivors include, his wife, Linda Akard of the home; a son, David 
Akard of Great Bend; two daughters, Christy Romero and husband Aaron of 
Cimarron, and Angela Gordon and husband Curtis of Wichita; a brother, 
Jerry Akard of Paris, Tex.; a sister, Dot Dankowski and husband Herb of 
Paris, Tex.; five grandchildren, Erica McEnulty, Caleb Romero, Travis 
Gordon, Corey Gordon, and Eric Gordon; and one great grandson, Grayson 
Forrest. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Jessie 
Cockrum, Jean Hambright, and Greta Easley; and a sister in law, Anna 
Akard.Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, 
November 11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with service at 2:30 p.m., 
Thursday, November 11, 2021, with Pastor Curtis Gordon officiating. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have
 been designated to Great Bend Bible Holiness Church, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

John Wayne Akard

Nancy Marie Brady, 66, passed away November 8, 2021, at Diversicare 
of Larned. She was born on July 24, 1955, at Great Bend, to Alvin &amp; 
Janet (Read) Schettler. She married Dale Brady on April 27, 1974, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend.

A lifetime Rush County resident, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother and
 grandma. She had been a social worker for SWKAAA for 17 years, retiring
 in 2015.&nbsp; Previous to that, she served as a social worker for hospice 
and worked at Barton County Community College.&nbsp; Nancy was a member of 
Peace Lutheran Church, Albert. Having a servant’s heart, she volunteered
 at the Barton County Food Bank and the Dream Center Soup Kitchen.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed playing BINGO, doing yardwork, Holidays with family, and above 
all, time with her grandkids.

Survivors include, her husband, Dale Brady of the home; two 
daughters, Brandy Maneth and husband Mike of Albert, and Kimberly Duran 
and husband Paul of Texas; two brothers, Mike Schettler and wife Terri 
of Great Bend, and David Schettler and wife Nola of Omaha, Neb.; four 
grandchildren, Bryce Maneth, Kolton Maneth, Hanna Duran and Brady Duran;
 brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lee and Jane Brady of Albert; 
brother-in-law, Charlie McClure; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Nancy 
was preceded in passing by a sister-in-law, Arlene McClure.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
November 11, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends 
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral 
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, at Peace 
Lutheran Church in Albert with Rev. Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment 
will follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Albert. 

Memorials have 
been designated to Peace Lutheran Church, Barton County Food Bank or the
 Morrison House, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Nancy Marie Brady, 66, passed away November 8, 2021, at Diversicare 
of Larned. She was born on July 24, 1955, at Great Bend, to Alvin &amp; 
Janet (Read) Schettler. She married Dale Brady on April 27, 1974, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend.A lifetime Rush County resident, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother and
 grandma. She had been a social worker for SWKAAA for 17 years, retiring
 in 2015.&nbsp; Previous to that, she served as a social worker for hospice 
and worked at Barton County Community College.&nbsp; Nancy was a member of 
Peace Lutheran Church, Albert. Having a servant’s heart, she volunteered
 at the Barton County Food Bank and the Dream Center Soup Kitchen.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed playing BINGO, doing yardwork, Holidays with family, and above 
all, time with her grandkids.Survivors include, her husband, Dale Brady of the home; two 
daughters, Brandy Maneth and husband Mike of Albert, and Kimberly Duran 
and husband Paul of Texas; two brothers, Mike Schettler and wife Terri 
of Great Bend, and David Schettler and wife Nola of Omaha, Neb.; four 
grandchildren, Bryce Maneth, Kolton Maneth, Hanna Duran and Brady Duran;
 brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lee and Jane Brady of Albert; 
brother-in-law, Charlie McClure; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Nancy 
was preceded in passing by a sister-in-law, Arlene McClure.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
November 11, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends 
from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Funeral 
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, at Peace 
Lutheran Church in Albert with Rev. Wayne Baldyga presiding. Interment 
will follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery in Albert. Memorials have 
been designated to Peace Lutheran Church, Barton County Food Bank or the
 Morrison House, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Nancy Marie Brady

Matthew R. Morgenstern, 46, died November 8, 2021, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born November 14, 1974, in Wichita, Kansas, the
 son of Robert and Janice E. (Smith) Morgenstern. Matt graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1993 and then attended Fort Hays State 
College.

A lifetime Hoisington resident he worked for FIS, a partner of Cuna.&nbsp;
 Matt was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the 
Knights of Columbus Council #1521.&nbsp; Matt enjoyed helping on the farm 
particularly during harvest.&nbsp; He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved 
hunting, kayaking, and camping.&nbsp; He also loved playing cards and 
attending sporting events, but most especially spending time with family
 and friends.

He is survived by; his parents, Bob and Jan Morgenstern of 
Hoisington; two sisters, Crista Robinson and Karla Wilkens and husband 
Jake, all of Hoisington; he was especially proud of his nephews and 
niece, Xavier, Chase, Legend, and Jason Robinson and Kinley and Adler 
Wilkens; and so many much loved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by grandparents, LeRoy and Loretta Morgenstern and Robert “Bob” &amp; Margaret Smith.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary will 
begin at 7 p.m., Friday, all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 
2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated
 by Father Anselm Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, Knights of
 Columbus Council #1521 or St. John Catholic Cemetery Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Matthew R. Morgenstern, 46, died November 8, 2021, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born November 14, 1974, in Wichita, Kansas, the
 son of Robert and Janice E. (Smith) Morgenstern. Matt graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1993 and then attended Fort Hays State 
College.A lifetime Hoisington resident he worked for FIS, a partner of Cuna.&nbsp;
 Matt was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the 
Knights of Columbus Council #1521.&nbsp; Matt enjoyed helping on the farm 
particularly during harvest.&nbsp; He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved 
hunting, kayaking, and camping.&nbsp; He also loved playing cards and 
attending sporting events, but most especially spending time with family
 and friends.He is survived by; his parents, Bob and Jan Morgenstern of 
Hoisington; two sisters, Crista Robinson and Karla Wilkens and husband 
Jake, all of Hoisington; he was especially proud of his nephews and 
niece, Xavier, Chase, Legend, and Jason Robinson and Kinley and Adler 
Wilkens; and so many much loved aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.He was preceded in death by grandparents, LeRoy and Loretta Morgenstern and Robert “Bob” &amp; Margaret Smith.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary will 
begin at 7 p.m., Friday, all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, November 13, 
2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated
 by Father Anselm Eke, MSP.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. John Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be made to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, Knights of
 Columbus Council #1521 or St. John Catholic Cemetery Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Matthew R. Morgenstern

Friday, July 1st, 1932-Monday, November 8th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/e-darlene-ackerman/4779284/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Friday, July 1st, 1932-Monday, November 8th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/e-darlene-ackerman/4779284/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

E. Darlene Ackerman (Porter)

Doris "Dot" Lofton, age 82, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away, November 9, 2021, at Bethany Village Home, Lindsborg, KS. 

 Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney.

Doris "Dot" Lofton, age 82, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away, November 9, 2021, at Bethany Village Home, Lindsborg, KS. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney.

Doris 'Dot' Lofton

April 17, 1937
 -
 November 7, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

April 17, 1937
 -
 November 7, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Elizabeth Ann Daley

Dian Lorene Jennings passed away November 8, 2021, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, KS at the age of 86. Dian was born on June 23, 1935, in 
Codell, Kansas to Robert &amp; Serena Languein.
 Dian graduated from Codell Rural High School in 1953. She married 
Darold Jennings on November 26, 1954, at the Codell Baptist Church. To 
this union two children were born, one daughter and one son.
 Dian was a homemaker and lived her entire married life in the 
country along the Saline River near Turkville. She was always there for
 her family and friends. She loved to knit and bake and was very skilled
 at both. She enjoyed all family gatherings, but especially enjoyed 
celebrating family birthdays and Christmas. She was a very kind person 
and a caregiver her entire life, taking care of her husband and family 
members in addition to the numerous family pets. 
 Dian was a member of Saline Homemakers FCE club in Ellis County for 
55+ years. Dian was a breast cancer survivor and participated for many 
years in the Ellis County Cancer “Day of Care” fashion shows in Hays.
 Dian is survived by daughter, Debra Eaves, Wichita; son Doug 
Jennings &amp; wife Brenda, Plainville; granddaughters Bobie Jennings, 
Hays and Gretchen Jennings, Selden; and one great-granddaughter, Kadalen
 Dian Unrein of Selden; sister-in-law Mazie White, Riverton, Utah; 
brother-in-law Joseph Dooley II, Bonner Springs, KS, along with many 
nieces and nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert &amp; Serena 
Languein; husband, Darold Jennings; brother, Gordon Languein; sister, 
Darlene Kavanaugh; in-laws Buck &amp; Pauline Jennings; sisters-in-law, 
Dorothy Languein &amp; Fontella Dooley; and brothers-in-law, Kim White 
&amp; Arch Kavanaugh.
 A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, 
November 12, 2021, at the funeral home in Plainville. Visitation will be
 held on Thursday, 2PM until 8PM at the funeral home.
 The family suggests memorials to Country Lane Apartments or Redbud 
Village and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW
 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Condolences may be left for the family 
at www.plumeroverlease.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dian Lorene Jennings passed away November 8, 2021, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, KS at the age of 86. Dian was born on June 23, 1935, in 
Codell, Kansas to Robert &amp; Serena Languein.
 Dian graduated from Codell Rural High School in 1953. She married 
Darold Jennings on November 26, 1954, at the Codell Baptist Church. To 
this union two children were born, one daughter and one son.
 Dian was a homemaker and lived her entire married life in the 
country along the Saline River near Turkville. She was always there for
 her family and friends. She loved to knit and bake and was very skilled
 at both. She enjoyed all family gatherings, but especially enjoyed 
celebrating family birthdays and Christmas. She was a very kind person 
and a caregiver her entire life, taking care of her husband and family 
members in addition to the numerous family pets. 
 Dian was a member of Saline Homemakers FCE club in Ellis County for 
55+ years. Dian was a breast cancer survivor and participated for many 
years in the Ellis County Cancer “Day of Care” fashion shows in Hays.
 Dian is survived by daughter, Debra Eaves, Wichita; son Doug 
Jennings &amp; wife Brenda, Plainville; granddaughters Bobie Jennings, 
Hays and Gretchen Jennings, Selden; and one great-granddaughter, Kadalen
 Dian Unrein of Selden; sister-in-law Mazie White, Riverton, Utah; 
brother-in-law Joseph Dooley II, Bonner Springs, KS, along with many 
nieces and nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert &amp; Serena 
Languein; husband, Darold Jennings; brother, Gordon Languein; sister, 
Darlene Kavanaugh; in-laws Buck &amp; Pauline Jennings; sisters-in-law, 
Dorothy Languein &amp; Fontella Dooley; and brothers-in-law, Kim White 
&amp; Arch Kavanaugh.
 A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday, 
November 12, 2021, at the funeral home in Plainville. Visitation will be
 held on Thursday, 2PM until 8PM at the funeral home.
 The family suggests memorials to Country Lane Apartments or Redbud 
Village and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW
 2nd, Plainville, Kansas 67663. Condolences may be left for the family 
at www.plumeroverlease.com

Dian Lorene Jennings

It is with heavy 
hearts that we assemble with our memories of Betty Jean Price. After a 
grueling eight-week battle with her critical illness, it became evident 
she would not recover. Her legacy, however, shall live on in her family 
and friends forevermore. Her passing has stirred the hearts of so many; 
an outpouring of caring and love toward those she leaves behind.

Her time on earth was short. On Friday, 29 October 2021, her strength
 diminished as her illness progressed. What had been deemed stable 
critical reduced to the time is nigh. Her weary body could no longer 
fight the effects of her illness. She peacefully released her soul to 
the greater life that awaited her in the Light. She passed around 4:15pm
 with her husband Lew Price, and daughter, Polly {Paulette} Price, 
nearby.

It is the family’s desire to hold a Celebration of Life for Betty J 
Price on Saturday, 8 January 2022. Time and location are being 
finalized. Notifications will be distributed as soon as this information
 is solidified. Her wishes for inurnment shall be held at a private 
family only event.

Betty Jean Price was the firstborn daughter of Dale and Annette 
Walraven. She arrived 18 March 1952, in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. Her 
school life was well rounded and well-traveled. Her parents relocated to
 Kimball, then Potter, Nebraska. In 1966, the family relocated one more 
time. This journey brought them to Baker, Fallon County Montana where 
she completed her high school education. Destiny intertwined two hearts 
to move forward from friends to soul mates.

Her marriage to Lew Price was held in Baker Community Church, Baker, 
Montana on 12 March 1983. They resided in Baker MT prior to moving to 
Billings, Montana where Lew attended then known as Eastern Montana 
College. Their journey continued to Washington state, and Mulvane, 
Sedgwick County Kansas. They traveled and settled in Burnsville, Dakota 
County Minnesota in 1996, where they raised their two children.

One son, Devin, married Sabrina, blessing Betty with Nova Jean Price,
 her namesake. They reside in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A son, Cassius 
{pronounced Cass-ē-us} Llwellyn Price is expected to arrive in early 
2022. Betty will be looking in on his progress as days grow closer to 
his arrival and forevermore. One daughter, Paulette Jessie Kay Price, 
resides in West St Paul, Minnesota.

Betty Price had an outstanding musical ability which she volunteered 
and prominently displayed her expertise as Director of Music for Bethel 
85, the Job’s Daughters group attended by her daughter. She also played 
piano in her church, New Spirit UCC, Savage, Minnesota.

Her creativity extended beyond music. She received her Associate 
Degree in Graphic Design where her talents were shared as a free lance 
artist. Her artistic prowess and passion for photography was 
unmistakable. She produced remarkable photos of areas visited during 
their vacations. She also documented weddings and Bethel 85 events, to 
name a few, when asked to assist.

Most recently she touched the hearts and lives of employees and 
customers in the Custom Blinds and Drapes of JC Penney, Burnsville, 
Minnesota. Customers would ask for her, and, if unavailable, would 
return only when she was working.

An angel now resides in heaven with the loved ones who were awaiting 
her arrival, including her dogs who crossed the rainbow bridge before 
her. She is survived outside her immediate family by her sister, Deborah
 (Walraven) Wenger of Oconomowoc, Waukesha County Wisconsin. There are 
ten nieces and nephews and fourteen grandnieces and grandnephews that 
feel the impact for her passing.

Love and well-wishes reverberate through the scores of messages to Lew and Betty’s family.

… and, of course, the lives of friends she touched during her lifetime
 shall fondly speak her name, remembering her kind and loving heart.

Arrangements are in the care of <a href="https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/45872/Betty-Price/obituary.html">Cremation Society of Minnesota.</a>

It is with heavy 
hearts that we assemble with our memories of Betty Jean Price. After a 
grueling eight-week battle with her critical illness, it became evident 
she would not recover. Her legacy, however, shall live on in her family 
and friends forevermore. Her passing has stirred the hearts of so many; 
an outpouring of caring and love toward those she leaves behind.Her time on earth was short. On Friday, 29 October 2021, her strength
 diminished as her illness progressed. What had been deemed stable 
critical reduced to the time is nigh. Her weary body could no longer 
fight the effects of her illness. She peacefully released her soul to 
the greater life that awaited her in the Light. She passed around 4:15pm
 with her husband Lew Price, and daughter, Polly {Paulette} Price, 
nearby.It is the family’s desire to hold a Celebration of Life for Betty J 
Price on Saturday, 8 January 2022. Time and location are being 
finalized. Notifications will be distributed as soon as this information
 is solidified. Her wishes for inurnment shall be held at a private 
family only event.Betty Jean Price was the firstborn daughter of Dale and Annette 
Walraven. She arrived 18 March 1952, in Hays, Ellis County, Kansas. Her 
school life was well rounded and well-traveled. Her parents relocated to
 Kimball, then Potter, Nebraska. In 1966, the family relocated one more 
time. This journey brought them to Baker, Fallon County Montana where 
she completed her high school education. Destiny intertwined two hearts 
to move forward from friends to soul mates.Her marriage to Lew Price was held in Baker Community Church, Baker, 
Montana on 12 March 1983. They resided in Baker MT prior to moving to 
Billings, Montana where Lew attended then known as Eastern Montana 
College. Their journey continued to Washington state, and Mulvane, 
Sedgwick County Kansas. They traveled and settled in Burnsville, Dakota 
County Minnesota in 1996, where they raised their two children.One son, Devin, married Sabrina, blessing Betty with Nova Jean Price,
 her namesake. They reside in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. A son, Cassius 
{pronounced Cass-ē-us} Llwellyn Price is expected to arrive in early 
2022. Betty will be looking in on his progress as days grow closer to 
his arrival and forevermore. One daughter, Paulette Jessie Kay Price, 
resides in West St Paul, Minnesota.Betty Price had an outstanding musical ability which she volunteered 
and prominently displayed her expertise as Director of Music for Bethel 
85, the Job’s Daughters group attended by her daughter. She also played 
piano in her church, New Spirit UCC, Savage, Minnesota.Her creativity extended beyond music. She received her Associate 
Degree in Graphic Design where her talents were shared as a free lance 
artist. Her artistic prowess and passion for photography was 
unmistakable. She produced remarkable photos of areas visited during 
their vacations. She also documented weddings and Bethel 85 events, to 
name a few, when asked to assist.Most recently she touched the hearts and lives of employees and 
customers in the Custom Blinds and Drapes of JC Penney, Burnsville, 
Minnesota. Customers would ask for her, and, if unavailable, would 
return only when she was working.An angel now resides in heaven with the loved ones who were awaiting 
her arrival, including her dogs who crossed the rainbow bridge before 
her. She is survived outside her immediate family by her sister, Deborah
 (Walraven) Wenger of Oconomowoc, Waukesha County Wisconsin. There are 
ten nieces and nephews and fourteen grandnieces and grandnephews that 
feel the impact for her passing.Love and well-wishes reverberate through the scores of messages to Lew and Betty’s family.… and, of course, the lives of friends she touched during her lifetime
 shall fondly speak her name, remembering her kind and loving heart.By ~ Deborah Walraven WengerArrangements are in the care of <a href="https://cremationsocietyofmn.com/tribute/details/45872/Betty-Price/obituary.html">Cremation Society of Minnesota.</a>

Betty Jean Price

Ronald Dean Horchem, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Trego
 County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 
25, 1933, to Orville “Mike” and Chole (Scott) Horchem in Great Bend. KS.

Ron was raised on the family farm North of Ransom, Kansas. He spent 
his life farming the land that he so loved. Ron was the 4th generation 
to farm this land.&nbsp;

Ronald married the love of his life Dorothy McDaniel,&nbsp;in Dalhart, TX 
on&nbsp; July 16, 1952. Dorothy and Ron were blessed with four children, Gary
 Dean, Debra LoAnn, Mark, and Deva Sue. Also, an honorary son, Henrik 
Frokjaer-Jensen.

Ron spent many years driving an activity bus taking students to ball 
games. For 50 years Ron kept the books for basketball games. He spent 
many active years in 4-H, Lion’s Club, Extension Council, and City 
Council. He volunteered many years for the Ness County Amusement 
Company. For many years, Ron bowled in a bowling league until Covid shut
 down the league 2 years ago.&nbsp;

Preceding Ron in death were his  parents, Orville “Mike” and Chole Horchem; his wife, Dorothy Horchem; his daughter, Debra LoAnn (Horchem) Smith and her husband, Don. &nbsp;

Surviving Ron is his son, Gary Horchem and his wife, Luann, of 
Ransom; son, Mark Horchem of Ransom, and daughter, Deva Ingraham and 
husband, Gordon, of Carlsbad New Mexico; 4 granddaughters, Angela 
Horchem and Matt McKenzie of Tucson, AZ, Jennifer Costello and Michael 
of Wichita, KS, Amanda Lee and Josh of Lubbock, TX Kayla Olmsted and 
Luke of Cavalier, ND; 2 grandsons, Jerod Horchem and Megan of Ransom, KS
 and Charlie Ingraham of Lubbock, TX;&nbsp; 2&nbsp; great granddaughters, Praylee 
Horchem and Mercedes Horchem,&nbsp; 4 great grandsons. Trigger Horchem, 
Benjamin Olmstead, Leif Olmestead, and Theodore Olmstead. Also, an 
honorary son, Henrik Frokjaer-Jensen and his wife Lotte Asminn of 
Denmark. Nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.

Visitation will be held at the Ransom church of Christ on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 6-8:00 p.m.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Ransom church of Christ.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom church of Christ, 
Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, or the Ness County 
Amusement Company.

Memories and words of comfort may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.

The memorial service should be available on Facebook Live during and after the service at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral">https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral</a>.

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 </figure>Ronald Dean Horchem, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Trego
 County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 
25, 1933, to Orville “Mike” and Chole (Scott) Horchem in Great Bend. KS.Ron was raised on the family farm North of Ransom, Kansas. He spent 
his life farming the land that he so loved. Ron was the 4th generation 
to farm this land.&nbsp;Ronald married the love of his life Dorothy McDaniel,&nbsp;in Dalhart, TX 
on&nbsp; July 16, 1952. Dorothy and Ron were blessed with four children, Gary
 Dean, Debra LoAnn, Mark, and Deva Sue. Also, an honorary son, Henrik 
Frokjaer-Jensen.Ron spent many years driving an activity bus taking students to ball 
games. For 50 years Ron kept the books for basketball games. He spent 
many active years in 4-H, Lion’s Club, Extension Council, and City 
Council. He volunteered many years for the Ness County Amusement 
Company. For many years, Ron bowled in a bowling league until Covid shut
 down the league 2 years ago.&nbsp;Preceding Ron in death were his parents, Orville “Mike” and Chole Horchem; his wife, Dorothy Horchem; his daughter, Debra LoAnn (Horchem) Smith and her husband, Don. &nbsp;Surviving Ron is his son, Gary Horchem and his wife, Luann, of 
Ransom; son, Mark Horchem of Ransom, and daughter, Deva Ingraham and 
husband, Gordon, of Carlsbad New Mexico; 4 granddaughters, Angela 
Horchem and Matt McKenzie of Tucson, AZ, Jennifer Costello and Michael 
of Wichita, KS, Amanda Lee and Josh of Lubbock, TX Kayla Olmsted and 
Luke of Cavalier, ND; 2 grandsons, Jerod Horchem and Megan of Ransom, KS
 and Charlie Ingraham of Lubbock, TX;&nbsp; 2&nbsp; great granddaughters, Praylee 
Horchem and Mercedes Horchem,&nbsp; 4 great grandsons. Trigger Horchem, 
Benjamin Olmstead, Leif Olmestead, and Theodore Olmstead. Also, an 
honorary son, Henrik Frokjaer-Jensen and his wife Lotte Asminn of 
Denmark. Nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.Visitation will be held at the Ransom church of Christ on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 6-8:00 p.m.Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at the Ransom church of Christ.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom church of Christ, 
Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, or the Ness County 
Amusement Company.Memories and words of comfort may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.The memorial service should be available on Facebook Live during and after the service at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral">https://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral</a>.

Ronald Dean Horchem

Frank Donald “Don” Colborn was born November 14, 1927, in Kiowa, 
Kansas. He was one of eight sons of Frank F. and Grace (Van Huss) 
Colborn. He died at Salina Regional Hospital, November 8, 2021, six days
 before his 94th birthday.

Don attended grade schools in Barber County and graduated from 
Medicine Lodge (Kansas) High School in 1946. He joined the United States
 Navy and spent two years in service including a one year posting in 
Pearl Harbor. After returning home to Thayer, Kansas, Don worked in a 
variety of positions until 1952, when he enrolled at Chanute Junior 
College. He later attended Emporia State University (ESU), earning the 
B.S. and M.S. in English Education.

On March 12, 1954, Don married Peggy Martin in Emporia, Kansas. To this union, seven children were born.

Don taught at Newton Junior and Senior High Schools for 30 years, 
during which time he served as junior high school drama coach, speech 
and English instructor, and sponsor of many extra-curricular youth 
groups. He was a member of the National Education Association (NEA), 
Kansas branch of the NEA (KNEA), and served as president and treasurer 
of Newton branch of the KNEA.

Don was a member of the U.S. National Guard for three years. He spent
 his summers fulfilling his Guard duties, and as a mechanic with Dey 
Farm Supply, as well as continuing graduate education at ESU. He also 
found time to work closely with his children in all their activities; 
taking them fishing and camping, teaching them to play tennis, and 
serving as a Scoutmaster and Little League baseball coach.

While in Newton, Don was baptized into the Catholic Church and took 
an active role in Knights of Columbus and as a church lector. He also 
volunteered in the Catholic Youth Organization drama activities.

In 1984, the Colborns moved to Colby, Kansas. Don resumed his 
teaching career at Oakley High School, where he taught English and 
sponsored yearbook for seven years.

After his retirement in 1992, the Colborns spent two years traveling 
throughout the United States and spending time with their extended 
families, after which they resettled in Solomon, Kansas, where Don was 
able to indulge in full-time gardening, his lifelong hobby, as well as 
playing cards with friends.

Don was preceded in death by his eldest son, Alan, his parents, one 
sister, Darlene, and six brothers: Robert, Harold, Lester, Russell, 
Kenneth and Jerry; and his Godparents, Lee and May Hensler. He is 
survived by his spouse Peg of the home; four sons - Martin (Roxann), 
Newton; Michael (Kathleen), Newton; Richard, Salina; David (Cristi), 
Cleveland, West Virginia; two daughters: Cathy (William) Summers of 
Albany, Oregon; Amy (Richard) Vigil, Lynchburg, Virginia; 12 
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one 
brother Jack (Charlott) of Chanute, Kansas; many cousins, nieces and 
nephews, a host of friends as well as thousands of former students, 
fellow teachers and professional associates.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate 
Conception Church in Solomon on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM;
 Father John Wolesky, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary 
Cemetery, Solomon.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alan J. 
Colborn Memorial at Caring Hands Humane Society in Newton, KS; 
Immaculate Conception Church in Solomon; or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 
Church in Salina; sent directly or in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636485480747.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frank Donald “Don” Colborn was born November 14, 1927, in Kiowa, 
Kansas. He was one of eight sons of Frank F. and Grace (Van Huss) 
Colborn. He died at Salina Regional Hospital, November 8, 2021, six days
 before his 94th birthday.Don attended grade schools in Barber County and graduated from 
Medicine Lodge (Kansas) High School in 1946. He joined the United States
 Navy and spent two years in service including a one year posting in 
Pearl Harbor. After returning home to Thayer, Kansas, Don worked in a 
variety of positions until 1952, when he enrolled at Chanute Junior 
College. He later attended Emporia State University (ESU), earning the 
B.S. and M.S. in English Education.On March 12, 1954, Don married Peggy Martin in Emporia, Kansas. To this union, seven children were born.Don taught at Newton Junior and Senior High Schools for 30 years, 
during which time he served as junior high school drama coach, speech 
and English instructor, and sponsor of many extra-curricular youth 
groups. He was a member of the National Education Association (NEA), 
Kansas branch of the NEA (KNEA), and served as president and treasurer 
of Newton branch of the KNEA.Don was a member of the U.S. National Guard for three years. He spent
 his summers fulfilling his Guard duties, and as a mechanic with Dey 
Farm Supply, as well as continuing graduate education at ESU. He also 
found time to work closely with his children in all their activities; 
taking them fishing and camping, teaching them to play tennis, and 
serving as a Scoutmaster and Little League baseball coach.While in Newton, Don was baptized into the Catholic Church and took 
an active role in Knights of Columbus and as a church lector. He also 
volunteered in the Catholic Youth Organization drama activities.In 1984, the Colborns moved to Colby, Kansas. Don resumed his 
teaching career at Oakley High School, where he taught English and 
sponsored yearbook for seven years.After his retirement in 1992, the Colborns spent two years traveling 
throughout the United States and spending time with their extended 
families, after which they resettled in Solomon, Kansas, where Don was 
able to indulge in full-time gardening, his lifelong hobby, as well as 
playing cards with friends.Don was preceded in death by his eldest son, Alan, his parents, one 
sister, Darlene, and six brothers: Robert, Harold, Lester, Russell, 
Kenneth and Jerry; and his Godparents, Lee and May Hensler. He is 
survived by his spouse Peg of the home; four sons - Martin (Roxann), 
Newton; Michael (Kathleen), Newton; Richard, Salina; David (Cristi), 
Cleveland, West Virginia; two daughters: Cathy (William) Summers of 
Albany, Oregon; Amy (Richard) Vigil, Lynchburg, Virginia; 12 
grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one 
brother Jack (Charlott) of Chanute, Kansas; many cousins, nieces and 
nephews, a host of friends as well as thousands of former students, 
fellow teachers and professional associates.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Immaculate 
Conception Church in Solomon on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:00 AM;
 Father John Wolesky, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary 
Cemetery, Solomon.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alan J. 
Colborn Memorial at Caring Hands Humane Society in Newton, KS; 
Immaculate Conception Church in Solomon; or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton 
Church in Salina; sent directly or in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Frank Donald 'Don' Colborn 

September 25, 1938
 -
 November 5, 2021

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

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 </figure>September 25, 1938
 -
 November 5, 2021An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Larry-Leon-Guinn?obId=23037851#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Friday, March 3rd, 1939-Sunday, November 7th, 2021

Friday, March 3rd, 1939-Sunday, November 7th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Melvin Dale Kvasnicka

Edward W. "Ed" Simon, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 
2021, at his home in Wakefield, Kansas surrounded by family. He was born
 on September 12, 1956, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Robert L. and 
Mary L. (Berning) Simon. Ed was a lifetime resident of Marienthal, 
Kansas, until he and Jana retired and moved to Wakefield, Kansas in July
 2021.

Ed attended St. Mary Grade School, Wichita County High School 
graduating in 1974 and Dodge City Community College, attaining an 
Associate Degree.

He married Jana Mae Dierks on July 17, 1976, in Leoti, KS. They had 
four children - Paul Simon, Amber Stevens, a Rainbow Baby and AJ Simon. 
Ed had eight much loved grandchildren, who called him Papa. Rorric and 
Brenton Simon, Scott City, KS, Emily, Caden, Keira and Kyler Stevens, 
Emporia, KS and Zane and Liam Simon, Wakefield, KS.&nbsp;

He was a farmer and rancher, auctioneer, AHA 1st Aid &amp; CPR 
Instructor, volunteer AEMT for Leoti EMS, substitute mail carrier, AEMT 
for Midwest Medical Transport and past USD #467 School Board member and 
recently the Director of Building, Grounds and Transportation at USD 
#467.

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 
Council #2930, and Assembly #2567 Bishop John B. Franz 4th Degree of 
Marienthal, KS.

He was of great help to the Wichita County community as his AEMT 
skills and concern for all people made him an excellent first responder.
 He was “Marienthal 1” responder and would state, “I am just along for 
the ride”. He was known as a friend and helper to all he met, never 
knowing a stranger. If Ed didn’t have what you needed in his pickup, 
well then you didn’t need it. Many children will remember him as the 
mailman that left treats in the mailbox. Other kids will remember him 
for the popsicles he gave away on parade day. When he started working at
 USD #467, the children and parents alike looked for Papa Ed as he made 
friends easily and would help them all. If anyone tried to thank Ed, 
they would always hear, “Why, I didn’t do anything.” Ed enjoyed having a
 cold red beer with his friends and family at the Blue Bird or Iron 
Horse.

Survivors include his Wife - Jana Simon of Wakefield, Paul &amp; 
Jacque Simon of Scott City, Amber &amp; Chris Stevens of Emporia, and AJ
 &amp; Kim Simon of Wakefield and eight Grandchildren. Three Sisters - 
Jean Wells of Marienthal, Diana &amp; Todd Long of Leoti, Connie &amp; 
Darren McRae of Leoti.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Father and Mother-in-Law, 
Clair and Iona Dierks, Brother-in-Laws - Steve Wells, Mark Dierks, 
Harold Dierks and Mike Ritter, Sister-in-Law, Patty Dierks and Nephew, 
Hans Dierks.

Vigil and rosary service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11th, at 7pm. 
Funeral Mass will be, Friday, Nov. 12th, at 10:30am; both services at St.
 Mary Church in Marienthal, KS with Fr. Timothy Hickey presiding. 
Services will be live streamed on Western Kansas Catholic Facebook 
page.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary Cemetery Project, Marienthal,
 KS or Leave a Legacy Foundation, Garden City, KS in care of Price &amp;
 Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636467584750.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edward W. "Ed" Simon, age 65, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 
2021, at his home in Wakefield, Kansas surrounded by family. He was born
 on September 12, 1956, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Robert L. and 
Mary L. (Berning) Simon. Ed was a lifetime resident of Marienthal, 
Kansas, until he and Jana retired and moved to Wakefield, Kansas in July
 2021.Ed attended St. Mary Grade School, Wichita County High School 
graduating in 1974 and Dodge City Community College, attaining an 
Associate Degree.He married Jana Mae Dierks on July 17, 1976, in Leoti, KS. They had 
four children - Paul Simon, Amber Stevens, a Rainbow Baby and AJ Simon. 
Ed had eight much loved grandchildren, who called him Papa. Rorric and 
Brenton Simon, Scott City, KS, Emily, Caden, Keira and Kyler Stevens, 
Emporia, KS and Zane and Liam Simon, Wakefield, KS.&nbsp;He was a farmer and rancher, auctioneer, AHA 1st Aid &amp; CPR 
Instructor, volunteer AEMT for Leoti EMS, substitute mail carrier, AEMT 
for Midwest Medical Transport and past USD #467 School Board member and 
recently the Director of Building, Grounds and Transportation at USD 
#467.He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus 
Council #2930, and Assembly #2567 Bishop John B. Franz 4th Degree of 
Marienthal, KS.He was of great help to the Wichita County community as his AEMT 
skills and concern for all people made him an excellent first responder.
 He was “Marienthal 1” responder and would state, “I am just along for 
the ride”. He was known as a friend and helper to all he met, never 
knowing a stranger. If Ed didn’t have what you needed in his pickup, 
well then you didn’t need it. Many children will remember him as the 
mailman that left treats in the mailbox. Other kids will remember him 
for the popsicles he gave away on parade day. When he started working at
 USD #467, the children and parents alike looked for Papa Ed as he made 
friends easily and would help them all. If anyone tried to thank Ed, 
they would always hear, “Why, I didn’t do anything.” Ed enjoyed having a
 cold red beer with his friends and family at the Blue Bird or Iron 
Horse.Survivors include his Wife - Jana Simon of Wakefield, Paul &amp; 
Jacque Simon of Scott City, Amber &amp; Chris Stevens of Emporia, and AJ
 &amp; Kim Simon of Wakefield and eight Grandchildren. Three Sisters - 
Jean Wells of Marienthal, Diana &amp; Todd Long of Leoti, Connie &amp; 
Darren McRae of Leoti.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Father and Mother-in-Law, 
Clair and Iona Dierks, Brother-in-Laws - Steve Wells, Mark Dierks, 
Harold Dierks and Mike Ritter, Sister-in-Law, Patty Dierks and Nephew, 
Hans Dierks.There will be no calling times.&nbsp;Vigil and rosary service will be held Thursday, Nov. 11th, at 7pm. 
Funeral Mass will be, Friday, Nov. 12th, at 10:30am; both services at St.
 Mary Church in Marienthal, KS with Fr. Timothy Hickey presiding. 
Services will be live streamed on Western Kansas Catholic Facebook 
page.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the St. Mary Cemetery Project, Marienthal,
 KS or Leave a Legacy Foundation, Garden City, KS in care of Price &amp;
 Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

Edward W. 'Ed' Simon

Donald Dean Schoonover, 79, passed away at the University of Kansas 
Medical Center in Kansas City, KS on the morning of Saturday, November 
6, 2021.

Don was born in Dodge City, KS on October 22, 1942, the first of four
 children to Homer and Lavergne (Ingals) Schoonover, of Kingsdown, KS. 
He graduated from Ford High School, Ford, KS in 1960. While in school, 
Don was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track. After 
graduating high school, he went on to study architecture at Kansas State
 University, graduating with a degree in Business in 1965.

After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve (Electronics Maintenance Company Maintenance Battalion 4th
 Marine Division) and attended basic training at Camp Pendleton, CA. Don
 began his career in the aerospace industry with the Boeing Company in 
Wichita and later in Seattle, WA where he met Mary Catharine (Cathy) 
Park. They were married at Eastminister Presbyterian Church in Wichita, 
KS.

Don and Cathy lived in Arlington, TX and Woodbridge, VA before 
returning home to Kansas to be closer to family. In 1978, Don moved to 
Larned, KS where he formed the irrigation company, Ag Systems, Inc. with
 his brother Kent, serving farmers throughout western Kansas for nearly 
40 years.

Growing up on a farm, Don valued honesty, integrity, hard work, and 
most of all he loved people. When not at “the shop," Don loved spending 
time with his four children and six grandchildren, whether on yearly 
snowmobiling trips to Colorado, cheering on his K-State Wildcats, or 
going to see his grandkids’ sporting events. Don and Cathy loved 
spending time with their three dogs and working on the house, stopping 
only to enjoy the occasional margarita together.

Don and Cathy had four children, David of Larned, Michelle (Mike) 
Daniel of Great Bend, Ashley (Scott) Taylor of Dodge City, and Jason of 
Nashville, TN along with six grandchildren, Dylan Kent, Michael Warren, 
Brady and Laura Daniel, and Dawson and Addisyn Taylor. Don is survived 
by his brother Kent (Robyn) of Littleton, CO, sister-in-law, Leslie 
Schoonover of Dodge City, and brother-in-law, Alan Steele of Ford. Don 
is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lavergne Schoonover, his 
brother Rod Schoonover, and his sister Linda Steele.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Presbyterian Church in Kingsdown, KS with Pastor Suzie Woods
 presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned, KS with 
family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ford 
Cemetery, Ford, KS with military graveside rites.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Ford Cemetery Fund or
 the Presbyterian Church of Kingsdown, KS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Donald Dean Schoonover, 79, passed away at the University of Kansas 
Medical Center in Kansas City, KS on the morning of Saturday, November 
6, 2021.Don was born in Dodge City, KS on October 22, 1942, the first of four
 children to Homer and Lavergne (Ingals) Schoonover, of Kingsdown, KS. 
He graduated from Ford High School, Ford, KS in 1960. While in school, 
Don was a varsity letterman in football, basketball, and track. After 
graduating high school, he went on to study architecture at Kansas State
 University, graduating with a degree in Business in 1965.After graduation, he joined the Marine Corps Reserve (Electronics Maintenance Company Maintenance Battalion 4th
 Marine Division) and attended basic training at Camp Pendleton, CA. Don
 began his career in the aerospace industry with the Boeing Company in 
Wichita and later in Seattle, WA where he met Mary Catharine (Cathy) 
Park. They were married at Eastminister Presbyterian Church in Wichita, 
KS.Don and Cathy lived in Arlington, TX and Woodbridge, VA before 
returning home to Kansas to be closer to family. In 1978, Don moved to 
Larned, KS where he formed the irrigation company, Ag Systems, Inc. with
 his brother Kent, serving farmers throughout western Kansas for nearly 
40 years.Growing up on a farm, Don valued honesty, integrity, hard work, and 
most of all he loved people. When not at “the shop," Don loved spending 
time with his four children and six grandchildren, whether on yearly 
snowmobiling trips to Colorado, cheering on his K-State Wildcats, or 
going to see his grandkids’ sporting events. Don and Cathy loved 
spending time with their three dogs and working on the house, stopping 
only to enjoy the occasional margarita together.Don and Cathy had four children, David of Larned, Michelle (Mike) 
Daniel of Great Bend, Ashley (Scott) Taylor of Dodge City, and Jason of 
Nashville, TN along with six grandchildren, Dylan Kent, Michael Warren, 
Brady and Laura Daniel, and Dawson and Addisyn Taylor. Don is survived 
by his brother Kent (Robyn) of Littleton, CO, sister-in-law, Leslie 
Schoonover of Dodge City, and brother-in-law, Alan Steele of Ford. Don 
is preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Lavergne Schoonover, his 
brother Rod Schoonover, and his sister Linda Steele.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 
2021, at the Presbyterian Church in Kingsdown, KS with Pastor Suzie Woods
 presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, November 11, 2021, at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned, KS with 
family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Ford 
Cemetery, Ford, KS with military graveside rites.Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the Ford Cemetery Fund or
 the Presbyterian Church of Kingsdown, KS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Donald Dean Schoonover

Dorothy Ann Weber was born December 8, 
1933, in Ellis County to John and Regina Augustine (Schuster).&nbsp; She 
peacefully left this world on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at age 87. &nbsp;

She joined Leonard “Red” Weber in 
marriage on April 30, 1951. &nbsp;Together they raised six children, two 
girls and four boys.&nbsp; Throughout the ensuing years, while she 
occasionally held various jobs outside the home, her constant commitment
 was to her family and close friends. She loved to make sure town folk 
made it to the places they needed to go by giving them a lift in her 
van—frequently stopping at the donut shop to grab a sweet treat on the 
way. &nbsp;She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ellis, Daughters
 of Isabella and Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary.

Card and dice games were staples at the
 Weber household. Grandkids learned to count by dealing cards, melding 
and keeping score. Dorothy always loved a friendly, or better yet 
competitive, game of pinochle, durock or dice. She always seemed to have
 endless energy, often staying busy while playing games by keeping 
everyone’s snack bowls topped off with her amazing homemade party mix 
and Grandpa’s favorite peanut M&amp;M’s.

Five of her children, Donna 
Schoenthaler (Doug), Ellis; Patti Unrein (Joe), Hays; Jerry Weber 
(Joan), Kansas City; Ed Weber (Charlene), Ellis; Curtis Weber (Mary 
Kay), Ellis; and one daughter-in-law, Elaine Weber, Wakeeney continue to
 cherish her memory. There are 16 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren to carry on her love of family and traditions.&nbsp; 
Betty Younger (Richard) Hays is Dorothy’s sole surviving sibling.

Dorothy and Leonard shared 64 years of 
marriage, until his passing May 27, 2015.&nbsp; Her parents, son William 
(Bill) Weber, granddaughter Erin Weber and great-grandsons, Peyton Weber
 and Jonah Schmidtberger preceded her to Heaven. &nbsp;Also there to welcome 
her are five sisters, Mary Grecian (Don), Theresa Scheck (Andy), infant 
sister Rosie and nine brothers, Philip (Clara), Joe, Eddie (Alberta), 
Paul (Stella), Matthew (Verna), Johnny (Delores) Clarence (Maddy), 
William (Rosie) and an infant brother Francis.

Visitation will be held Wednesday 
November 10, 2021 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 
in Ellis.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 PM.&nbsp; The 
parish vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by a second 
rosary.&nbsp; Additional visitation will be held Thursday November 11, 2021 
at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis from 9:00 AM until service time.

Funeral Services will begin 10:00 AM. 
&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be 
viewed on Facebook Live at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;and select the
 Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the 
video will come on live.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral 
Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1636413047545.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy Ann Weber was born December 8, 
1933, in Ellis County to John and Regina Augustine (Schuster).&nbsp; She 
peacefully left this world on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at age 87. &nbsp;She joined Leonard “Red” Weber in 
marriage on April 30, 1951. &nbsp;Together they raised six children, two 
girls and four boys.&nbsp; Throughout the ensuing years, while she 
occasionally held various jobs outside the home, her constant commitment
 was to her family and close friends. She loved to make sure town folk 
made it to the places they needed to go by giving them a lift in her 
van—frequently stopping at the donut shop to grab a sweet treat on the 
way. &nbsp;She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Ellis, Daughters
 of Isabella and Veterans of Foreign War Auxiliary.Card and dice games were staples at the
 Weber household. Grandkids learned to count by dealing cards, melding 
and keeping score. Dorothy always loved a friendly, or better yet 
competitive, game of pinochle, durock or dice. She always seemed to have
 endless energy, often staying busy while playing games by keeping 
everyone’s snack bowls topped off with her amazing homemade party mix 
and Grandpa’s favorite peanut M&amp;M’s.Five of her children, Donna 
Schoenthaler (Doug), Ellis; Patti Unrein (Joe), Hays; Jerry Weber 
(Joan), Kansas City; Ed Weber (Charlene), Ellis; Curtis Weber (Mary 
Kay), Ellis; and one daughter-in-law, Elaine Weber, Wakeeney continue to
 cherish her memory. There are 16 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren to carry on her love of family and traditions.&nbsp; 
Betty Younger (Richard) Hays is Dorothy’s sole surviving sibling.Dorothy and Leonard shared 64 years of 
marriage, until his passing May 27, 2015.&nbsp; Her parents, son William 
(Bill) Weber, granddaughter Erin Weber and great-grandsons, Peyton Weber
 and Jonah Schmidtberger preceded her to Heaven. &nbsp;Also there to welcome 
her are five sisters, Mary Grecian (Don), Theresa Scheck (Andy), infant 
sister Rosie and nine brothers, Philip (Clara), Joe, Eddie (Alberta), 
Paul (Stella), Matthew (Verna), Johnny (Delores) Clarence (Maddy), 
William (Rosie) and an infant brother Francis.Visitation will be held Wednesday 
November 10, 2021 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church 
in Ellis.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 PM.&nbsp; The 
parish vigil service will begin at 7:00 PM, followed by a second 
rosary.&nbsp; Additional visitation will be held Thursday November 11, 2021 
at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis from 9:00 AM until service time.Funeral Services will begin 10:00 AM. 
&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be 
viewed on Facebook Live at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;and select the
 Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the 
video will come on live.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church.Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral 
Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Dorothy Ann Weber

Charles "Charlie" B. Ring, age 32, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away at HaysMed - Hays on November 4, 2021.&nbsp; 


Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Charles "Charlie" B. Ring, age 32, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away at HaysMed - Hays on November 4, 2021.&nbsp; 
Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Charles 'Charlie' B. Ring

March 24, 1959
 -
 November 6, 2021

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

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 </figure>March 24, 1959
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 November 6, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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