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Lee Phillip (Phil) Kern, 72, passed away at his home in Hoisington, 
Kansas June 29, 2021.&nbsp; He was born July 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, to
 Kenneth and Ellen (Carter) Kern.&nbsp; A Great Bend High School and Fort 
Hays State University alum, Phil was a keen businessman and 
entrepreneur, working in the oil industry and as a general contractor.&nbsp; 
He made his home in Salina, Kansas; Tucson, Arizona; Springdale, 
Arkansas; and Overland Park, Kansas until returning to the Great Bend 
area. He was of Catholic faith.

Phil could almost always be found engineering a project, fine tuning 
it down to the smallest detail, leaving no stone unturned.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
traveling, watching golf, spoiling his black Lab Shady, and sharing good
 stories and cold beer.&nbsp;

He is survived by his son Clark Kern; daughters Kimberly Kern and 
Katherine Shelton; 10 grandchildren; sister Mary (Kenny) Bath; and 
several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents; 
brothers Wade Patrick and Kenneth Michael Kern; and an infant 
granddaughter.

Service is at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lee Phillip Kern please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Lee Phillip Kern, Hoisington</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/Lee-Phillip-Kern/">Lee Phillip Kern Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (stockhamfamily.com)</a>July 9, 1948 - June 29, 2021Lee Phillip (Phil) Kern, 72, passed away at his home in Hoisington, 
Kansas June 29, 2021.&nbsp; He was born July 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, to
 Kenneth and Ellen (Carter) Kern.&nbsp; A Great Bend High School and Fort 
Hays State University alum, Phil was a keen businessman and 
entrepreneur, working in the oil industry and as a general contractor.&nbsp; 
He made his home in Salina, Kansas; Tucson, Arizona; Springdale, 
Arkansas; and Overland Park, Kansas until returning to the Great Bend 
area. He was of Catholic faith.Phil could almost always be found engineering a project, fine tuning 
it down to the smallest detail, leaving no stone unturned.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
traveling, watching golf, spoiling his black Lab Shady, and sharing good
 stories and cold beer.&nbsp;He is survived by his son Clark Kern; daughters Kimberly Kern and 
Katherine Shelton; 10 grandchildren; sister Mary (Kenny) Bath; and 
several nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; 
brothers Wade Patrick and Kenneth Michael Kern; and an infant 
granddaughter.Service is at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. Inurnment will follow at McPherson Cemetery.To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Lee Phillip Kern please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

 Lee Phillip Kern

HEALY/MARIENTHAL — Corwin Henry Keltner, age 84, passed away on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021,
 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
March 15, 1937, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Oscar Corwin and 
Florence Violet Golliher Keltner.

A resident of Marienthal,
since 2003 moving from New Mexico, and in February 2019 he moved to 
Healy.&nbsp; He was a farmer and rancher.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Scott City, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

On Aug. 2, 1963, he married Nila Jean Bradshaw in Moab, Utah. She passed away on Aug. 28, 2014, in Garden City.

Survivors include his four sons - Corwin Jay Keltner of Healy, Jeffery Wade Keltner of Dexter, N.M., Henry “Hank” Morgan 
Keltner of Healy, Glenn Tyrel “Ty” Keltner of Ingalls, five daughters - Lanie Marie Brown of Soldotna, Alaska, Merilie Mae 
Gonzales of Tooele, Utah, Heidi Dawn Stockton of Blue Springs, Mo.,
 Martalie Helen Harp of Dodge City, Alyna Florence Graham of 
Mammoth Springs, Ark., one brother - Ronnie Keltner of Greenville, 
Va., one sister - Millie Cadam of Commerce City, Colo., 56 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sons - Jared Keltner and Timothy Keltner.

Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13,
 2021, at The Church Of Latter Day Saints in Scott City.

Memorials can be made to the Scott County Hospital.

Inurnment will be in the Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery in Moab, Utah, at a later time.

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 <figcaption>Corwin Henry Keltner</figcaption>
 </figure>HEALY/MARIENTHAL — Corwin Henry Keltner, age 84, passed away on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021,
 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
March 15, 1937, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Oscar Corwin and 
Florence Violet Golliher Keltner.A resident of Marienthal,
since 2003 moving from New Mexico, and in February 2019 he moved to 
Healy.&nbsp; He was a farmer and rancher.He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of Scott City, and was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force.On Aug. 2, 1963, he married Nila Jean Bradshaw in Moab, Utah. She passed away on Aug. 28, 2014, in Garden City.Survivors include his four sons - Corwin Jay Keltner of Healy, Jeffery Wade Keltner of Dexter, N.M., Henry “Hank” Morgan 
Keltner of Healy, Glenn Tyrel “Ty” Keltner of Ingalls, five daughters - Lanie Marie Brown of Soldotna, Alaska, Merilie Mae 
Gonzales of Tooele, Utah, Heidi Dawn Stockton of Blue Springs, Mo.,
 Martalie Helen Harp of Dodge City, Alyna Florence Graham of 
Mammoth Springs, Ark., one brother - Ronnie Keltner of Greenville, 
Va., one sister - Millie Cadam of Commerce City, Colo., 56 grandchildren and 58 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and two sons - Jared Keltner and Timothy Keltner.Memorial services will be at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 13,
 2021, at The Church Of Latter Day Saints in Scott City.Memorials can be made to the Scott County Hospital.Inurnment will be in the Sunset Memorial Garden Cemetery in Moab, Utah, at a later time.

Corwin Henry Keltner

Alicia Avila, a beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend was greeted by God, family and friends, who welcomed her into God’s Kingdom on Oct. 8, 2021.

Alicia was born in Montana to parents Jose and Leandra Lopez Avelar. She was the eldest of 10 children. Her siblings are Martha Alfaro, Magdalena Hernandez, Ricardo Avelar♱, Aurora Estrada, Jose Avelar Jr., Juanita Guerrero♱, Armando Avelar♱, Ana Johnson, and Susana Rodriguez.&nbsp;

Alicia was raised in Crystal City, Texas where she met and married her husband Tomas J. Avila♱. She left the state of Texas as a new bride and moved to San Diego, Calif., where Tomas was stationed in the Navy. As a newly married couple, they began their family and had six children: Linda Kasinger, Tom Avila, Alfonso Avila♱, Lisa Rohleder, Jeff Avila, and David Avila.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband Tomas J. Avila after 22 years of marriage.

Alicia held strong and passionate beliefs, defending those she loved and always seeking to better herself. She lived in California for 16 years before moving back to Texas, and then ultimately to Goodland, Kan., - Home! &nbsp;While living in Goodland, Alicia earned her GED. She found employment with the State of Kansas at the Department of Human Resources office in Goodland. She later transferred to Garden City, at the end of her career with the state.&nbsp; Alicia received several awards and honors before retiring after 25 years of employment there.

Alicia enjoyed traveling, concerts, and good times with her friends and family. She was constantly on the go! She was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Catholic Church. She was devoted to her Christian faith, loved her Bible study groups, and was extremely proud to participate in various fundraisers with her sisters and fellow parishioners. You can never go wrong selling Mexican food at the fair or selling food plates for charity.

Alicia was very proud of her family. She gleamed with happiness that each of her children were successful, independent, and self-sufficient. The greatest gift her children gave her was grandchildren - Christine Badillo, Tommy Jr. Avila, Ryan Avila, Brent Avila, Sadie Avila, Drake Rohleder, Derek Rohleder, Luke Avila and great-grandchildren - Elias Skipton♱, Ben Badillo, Brooklyn Avila, David Rohleder, and Bronsen Avila.

“Blessings” – May the Lord Bless and Protect you, may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you, may he be gracious to you, show you his favor and give you peace.

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 <figcaption>Alicia Avila</figcaption>
 </figure>Alicia Avila, a beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend was greeted by God, family and friends, who welcomed her into God’s Kingdom on Oct. 8, 2021.Alicia was born in Montana to parents Jose and Leandra Lopez Avelar. She was the eldest of 10 children. Her siblings are Martha Alfaro, Magdalena Hernandez, Ricardo Avelar♱, Aurora Estrada, Jose Avelar Jr., Juanita Guerrero♱, Armando Avelar♱, Ana Johnson, and Susana Rodriguez.&nbsp;Alicia was raised in Crystal City, Texas where she met and married her husband Tomas J. Avila♱. She left the state of Texas as a new bride and moved to San Diego, Calif., where Tomas was stationed in the Navy. As a newly married couple, they began their family and had six children: Linda Kasinger, Tom Avila, Alfonso Avila♱, Lisa Rohleder, Jeff Avila, and David Avila.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband Tomas J. Avila after 22 years of marriage.Alicia held strong and passionate beliefs, defending those she loved and always seeking to better herself. She lived in California for 16 years before moving back to Texas, and then ultimately to Goodland, Kan., - Home! &nbsp;While living in Goodland, Alicia earned her GED. She found employment with the State of Kansas at the Department of Human Resources office in Goodland. She later transferred to Garden City, at the end of her career with the state.&nbsp; Alicia received several awards and honors before retiring after 25 years of employment there.Alicia enjoyed traveling, concerts, and good times with her friends and family. She was constantly on the go! She was an active member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Catholic Church. She was devoted to her Christian faith, loved her Bible study groups, and was extremely proud to participate in various fundraisers with her sisters and fellow parishioners. You can never go wrong selling Mexican food at the fair or selling food plates for charity.Alicia was very proud of her family. She gleamed with happiness that each of her children were successful, independent, and self-sufficient. The greatest gift her children gave her was grandchildren - Christine Badillo, Tommy Jr. Avila, Ryan Avila, Brent Avila, Sadie Avila, Drake Rohleder, Derek Rohleder, Luke Avila and great-grandchildren - Elias Skipton♱, Ben Badillo, Brooklyn Avila, David Rohleder, and Bronsen Avila.“Blessings” – May the Lord Bless and Protect you, may the Lord’s face radiate with joy because of you, may he be gracious to you, show you his favor and give you peace.

Alicia Avila

Peter James “Jim” Dinges, 93, Hays, and longtime Schoenchen resident, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Via Christi Village.

He was born July 1, 1928. in Schoenchen, the son of Peter and Katherine (Engel) Dinges. On Aug. 9, 1948, he was united in marriage to LaVera Munsch at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen, and they celebrated nearly 18 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 1966.

On May 26, 1972, he was united in marriage to Erma (Leiker) Gross at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage. For many years he owned and operated Jim’s Service Station in Schoenchen. He also worked as a golf course superintendent, state park superintendent, and maintained the St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp; Jim was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, and the Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, Schoenchen. He loved to fish, pheasant hunt, collect coins, and tinker in his garage. Jim enjoyed visiting with everyone.

Survivors include his wife Erma of Hays, one son: Mark Dinges and wife Tina of Kansas City, five daughters: Helen Werth and husband Vince of Munjor, Belinda Braun and husband Andy of Victoria, Judy Mulford and husband Matt of Lawrence, Sherry Stettinger and husband John of Great Bend, and Stephanie Heil-Grover and husband Mark of Portland, Conn., one stepdaughter: Sharon Gross of Overland Park, one sister: Mary Binder and husband Bob of Hays, 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: LaVera, a son: Harry Dinges, a stepson: Brian Gross, a grandson: Dan Braun, six brothers: Vic, Henry, Al, Julius, Gilbert, and Melvin Dinges, and one sister: Hilda Staab.&nbsp; 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; 

A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m., a vigil service at 6:30 p.m., and a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Anthony Cemetery Fund.&nbsp; 

Condolences and memories of Jim may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

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 </figure>Peter James “Jim” Dinges, 93, Hays, and longtime Schoenchen resident, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021 at Via Christi Village.He was born July 1, 1928. in Schoenchen, the son of Peter and Katherine (Engel) Dinges. On Aug. 9, 1948, he was united in marriage to LaVera Munsch at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen, and they celebrated nearly 18 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on Aug. 3, 1966.On May 26, 1972, he was united in marriage to Erma (Leiker) Gross at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays, and they celebrated 49 years of marriage. For many years he owned and operated Jim’s Service Station in Schoenchen. He also worked as a golf course superintendent, state park superintendent, and maintained the St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp; Jim was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, and the Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, Schoenchen. He loved to fish, pheasant hunt, collect coins, and tinker in his garage. Jim enjoyed visiting with everyone.Survivors include his wife Erma of Hays, one son: Mark Dinges and wife Tina of Kansas City, five daughters: Helen Werth and husband Vince of Munjor, Belinda Braun and husband Andy of Victoria, Judy Mulford and husband Matt of Lawrence, Sherry Stettinger and husband John of Great Bend, and Stephanie Heil-Grover and husband Mark of Portland, Conn., one stepdaughter: Sharon Gross of Overland Park, one sister: Mary Binder and husband Bob of Hays, 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife: LaVera, a son: Harry Dinges, a stepson: Brian Gross, a grandson: Dan Braun, six brothers: Vic, Henry, Al, Julius, Gilbert, and Melvin Dinges, and one sister: Hilda Staab.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m., a vigil service at 6:30 p.m., and a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all on Thursday at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to the St. Anthony Cemetery Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jim may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

Peter James 'Jim' Dinges

David B. Urban, 54, passed away Oct. 8, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on Oct. 25, 1966, at LaCrosse, to Bendedict and Frances (Schaffer) Urban. He married Debbie Allen on Oct. 6, 2001, at Great Bend. 

A lifetime Great Bend resident, David was a rig operator for JD's Well Service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. David enjoyed cooking, watching racing, camping and was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Survivors include, his wife, Debbie Urban of the home; two daughters, Jerica Urban of the home, and Jenna Pitchford and fiancé Sasha of Great Bend; two sons, Josh Pitchford and wife Sheila of Ellinwood, and Jeremy Pitchford and wife Jalissa of Loma, Colo.; a brother, Darrel Urban and wife Susan of Bison; two sisters, Darletha "Dar" Zimmerman and husband Duane of Springfield, Mo., and Diane Parker and husband Barry of Great Bend; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sons, Derreck and Devin Urban, and another son, Dexter Urban. 

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the David Urban Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

<figure>
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 </figure>David B. Urban, 54, passed away Oct. 8, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on Oct. 25, 1966, at LaCrosse, to Bendedict and Frances (Schaffer) Urban. He married Debbie Allen on Oct. 6, 2001, at Great Bend. A lifetime Great Bend resident, David was a rig operator for JD's Well Service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. David enjoyed cooking, watching racing, camping and was a die hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include, his wife, Debbie Urban of the home; two daughters, Jerica Urban of the home, and Jenna Pitchford and fiancé Sasha of Great Bend; two sons, Josh Pitchford and wife Sheila of Ellinwood, and Jeremy Pitchford and wife Jalissa of Loma, Colo.; a brother, Darrel Urban and wife Susan of Bison; two sisters, Darletha "Dar" Zimmerman and husband Duane of Springfield, Mo., and Diane Parker and husband Barry of Great Bend; and three grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sons, Derreck and Devin Urban, and another son, Dexter Urban. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the David Urban Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

David B. Urban

Thayne Weston&nbsp;Jones,&nbsp;95, McCracken, died Wednesday, September 21, 2021, Larksfield Place, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 30, 1925, in Alexander Kansas to Orvin and Fern Jones.&nbsp; He married Valencia (Machree) Jones, Jan. 31, 1952, in Forsyth,&nbsp;Missouri, while serving in the U.S. Army in occupied West Germany, where they completed their honeymoon in the Bavarians Alps. &nbsp;

After his&nbsp;discharge, they moved to&nbsp;Columbia, Missouri, where he completed his degree in Journalism at Missouri University.&nbsp; They took up residence in St James, MO, where they published the weekly St James Journal for three years, until sale of the newspaper to the Rolla Daily News. (Today the paper is published from St. James as the Journal-Leader). &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; In 1956, they moved to Raymond, Washington, where he was employed as News Editor of the weekly Raymond Herald and Advertiser.&nbsp; In 1958 they returned to Rush County, joining the Jones family farm business. &nbsp;

Thayne and his family were members of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Hays where he was an active lay reader, church Vestry member, and assisted with the administration of the Holy Sacrament.

He is survived by his son Thayne Christian, his wife Marites (Tess) and his grandson, Ethan Michael all of Wichita. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife Machree, and his parents Orvin and Fern Jones.

Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM&nbsp;October, 22&nbsp;at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 2900 Canal Blvd. in Hays. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the Casey family Cemetery in Forsyth, MO. Arrangements in care of: Chris and Tess Jones, P.O. Box 781083 Wichita KS 67278.

Memorials in his memory may be donated to the McCracken Library or Museum.&nbsp;

Thayne Weston&nbsp;Jones,&nbsp;95, McCracken, died Wednesday, September 21, 2021, Larksfield Place, Wichita, Kansas. He was born September 30, 1925, in Alexander Kansas to Orvin and Fern Jones.&nbsp; He married Valencia (Machree) Jones, Jan. 31, 1952, in Forsyth,&nbsp;Missouri, while serving in the U.S. Army in occupied West Germany, where they completed their honeymoon in the Bavarians Alps. &nbsp;After his&nbsp;discharge, they moved to&nbsp;Columbia, Missouri, where he completed his degree in Journalism at Missouri University.&nbsp; They took up residence in St James, MO, where they published the weekly St James Journal for three years, until sale of the newspaper to the Rolla Daily News. (Today the paper is published from St. James as the Journal-Leader). &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; In 1956, they moved to Raymond, Washington, where he was employed as News Editor of the weekly Raymond Herald and Advertiser.&nbsp; In 1958 they returned to Rush County, joining the Jones family farm business. &nbsp;Thayne and his family were members of St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Hays where he was an active lay reader, church Vestry member, and assisted with the administration of the Holy Sacrament.He is survived by his son Thayne Christian, his wife Marites (Tess) and his grandson, Ethan Michael all of Wichita. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife Machree, and his parents Orvin and Fern Jones.Memorial Services will be 11:00 AM&nbsp;October, 22&nbsp;at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church 2900 Canal Blvd. in Hays. Private family inurnment will take place at a later date in the Casey family Cemetery in Forsyth, MO. Arrangements in care of: Chris and Tess Jones, P.O. Box 781083 Wichita KS 67278.Memorials in his memory may be donated to the McCracken Library or Museum.&nbsp;

Thayne Weston Jones

Merle K. Aistrup, 88, died Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.&nbsp;

He was born February 17, 1933 on the family farm near Bison, Kansas, 
the son of Tenus and Mintie (Hoofer) Aistrup. He was a graduate of 
Hanston High School. He was a longtime area resident and a farmer and 
stockman.&nbsp;

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Offerle, St Mary’s 
Catholic Church, Hodgeman County, and Knights of Columbus Council #1539 
Spearville. He loved watching college football and softball especially 
his granddaughter play softball.

On December 18, 1971 he married Dorothy P. Lynch in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years of the home; their son, Bob 
and friend Barb New, Stafford, KS, daughter Rebecca Gerber and husband 
Lance, Dodge City, two sisters-in-law, Teresa Aistrup, Dodge City and 
Toni Aistrup, Spearville and one granddaughter, Regan Gerber, Dodge 
City.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, Guy “G.W.”, Lyle,
 Duayne "Bud", Jack, Jerry and Rex Aistrup; 1 sister, Betty Houser; and a
 daughter-in-law, Debra Aistrup.

Rosary will be at 7:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2021 St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Offerle. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday with 
Fr. Jim Mainzer presiding at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will 
follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hodgeman County. Visitation will be held 
from noon to 4:00 pm Monday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or the 
Hodgeman County Health Center both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
1901 N. 14th&nbsp;Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Merle K. Aistrup, 88, died Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.&nbsp;He was born February 17, 1933 on the family farm near Bison, Kansas, 
the son of Tenus and Mintie (Hoofer) Aistrup. He was a graduate of 
Hanston High School. He was a longtime area resident and a farmer and 
stockman.&nbsp;He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Offerle, St Mary’s 
Catholic Church, Hodgeman County, and Knights of Columbus Council #1539 
Spearville. He loved watching college football and softball especially 
his granddaughter play softball.On December 18, 1971 he married Dorothy P. Lynch in Stillwater, Oklahoma.Survivors include his wife of 49 years of the home; their son, Bob 
and friend Barb New, Stafford, KS, daughter Rebecca Gerber and husband 
Lance, Dodge City, two sisters-in-law, Teresa Aistrup, Dodge City and 
Toni Aistrup, Spearville and one granddaughter, Regan Gerber, Dodge 
City.He is preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers, Guy “G.W.”, Lyle,
 Duayne "Bud", Jack, Jerry and Rex Aistrup; 1 sister, Betty Houser; and a
 daughter-in-law, Debra Aistrup.Rosary will be at 7:00 pm Monday, October 11, 2021 St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Offerle. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday with 
Fr. Jim Mainzer presiding at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will 
follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Hodgeman County. Visitation will be held 
from noon to 4:00 pm Monday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to the St. Mary’s Cemetery Fund or the 
Hodgeman County Health Center both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
1901 N. 14th&nbsp;Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Merle K. Aistrup

Virginia Mae Willis, daughter of Lester and Emma (Simko) Stewart, 
April 30, 1926, in Gainesville, Texas and passed away October 3, 2021, at 
the Cloud County Health Center in Concordia, KS at the age of 95.

She grew up and graduated in Shawnee, OK.&nbsp; Virginia enjoyed her 
family, traveling, “Driving”, “MAC Donalds” drive thru, and Red Hat Lady
 gatherings.&nbsp; After high school Virginia earned a bachelor of science in
 Education at Central State College in Edmond, OK with the class of 
58’.&nbsp; She then earned a Master’s of Science at Kansas State Teachers 
College in Emporia, KS where she met and married Richard Willis on June 
4, 1960 in Wichita, KS.

Virginia taught school in Kirwin, KS and Logan, KS before delightfully becoming a Tupperware sales representative.

Virginia was most proud of being a mother to Jason, grandmother of 
Justin and Trenton, and great grandmother to Ronan aka “Ro Ro”.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed traveling the country and visited all 48 continental United 
States either by train or by driving.&nbsp; She could spend hours on every 
single isle at Wal-Mart or most recently Dollar General.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard; son Jason;
 brother Ivan and wife Polly; brother Arthur and wife Mary Ann; and 
sister Sylvia Griffey.

Survivors include her grandsons Justin Alan Willis and Trenton James 
Willis both of Concordia, KS; great grandson Ronan James “Ro Ro” Willis;
 a sister-in-law Mary Fern Stewart of Oklahoma City, OK; and many loving
 nieces and nephews.

Virginia, also known as “Aunt Gi Gi”, had a contagious gift of laughter, and will be missed by many family and friends.

Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021,&nbsp; in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, KS with Pastor Becky Saddler 
officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Virginia will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Virginia Willis Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Virginia Mae Willis, daughter of Lester and Emma (Simko) Stewart, 
April 30, 1926, in Gainesville, Texas and passed away October 3, 2021, at 
the Cloud County Health Center in Concordia, KS at the age of 95.She grew up and graduated in Shawnee, OK.&nbsp; Virginia enjoyed her 
family, traveling, “Driving”, “MAC Donalds” drive thru, and Red Hat Lady
 gatherings.&nbsp; After high school Virginia earned a bachelor of science in
 Education at Central State College in Edmond, OK with the class of 
58’.&nbsp; She then earned a Master’s of Science at Kansas State Teachers 
College in Emporia, KS where she met and married Richard Willis on June 
4, 1960 in Wichita, KS.Virginia taught school in Kirwin, KS and Logan, KS before delightfully becoming a Tupperware sales representative.Virginia was most proud of being a mother to Jason, grandmother of 
Justin and Trenton, and great grandmother to Ronan aka “Ro Ro”.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed traveling the country and visited all 48 continental United 
States either by train or by driving.&nbsp; She could spend hours on every 
single isle at Wal-Mart or most recently Dollar General.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard; son Jason;
 brother Ivan and wife Polly; brother Arthur and wife Mary Ann; and 
sister Sylvia Griffey.Survivors include her grandsons Justin Alan Willis and Trenton James 
Willis both of Concordia, KS; great grandson Ronan James “Ro Ro” Willis;
 a sister-in-law Mary Fern Stewart of Oklahoma City, OK; and many loving
 nieces and nephews.Virginia, also known as “Aunt Gi Gi”, had a contagious gift of laughter, and will be missed by many family and friends.Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2021,&nbsp; in the Kirwin Cemetery, Kirwin, KS with Pastor Becky Saddler 
officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Virginia will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to The Virginia Willis Memorial Fund.

Virginia Mae Willis

Sharlett Webster, 60, of Hanston, KS 
died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&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&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

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died Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&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&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

Sharlett Webster

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Velta Marie Bradshaw, 82, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Goodland.

Velta was born on January 12, 1939 in Big Bow, Kansas to George W. 
and Comilla Mae (Conn) Farr.&nbsp; She was one of four children.&nbsp; She 
attended school at various places, and graduated from Sherman Community 
High School in 1957.&nbsp; On June 2, 1957, she married Robert “Bob” Bradshaw
 in Raton, New Mexico.

Velta was a realtor for most of her life.&nbsp; She also owned an Ice 
Cream Shop in Garden City, KS called the Peppermint Pad.&nbsp; Velta and her 
husband owned Bradshaw Angus Cattle Company, and she spent a lot of her 
time helping him around the farm.&nbsp; Along with her husband, she was a 
member of the American Cattle Association.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Bob and 3 brothers.

Surviving family includes her children Cyndi (Mike) Hoelting of 
Shawnee, KS, Robin (Mike) Ginther of Overland Park, KS, Rod Bradshaw of 
Salina, KS and Debbie (Ronnie) Reed of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She is also 
survived by her 7 grandchildren; Heather (Chris) Handlin, Michael 
Hoelting, Jr., Clayton Ginther, Ryan (Megan) Bradshaw, Tyler (Katelyn) 
Bradshaw, Marysa (Justin) McCartney and Austin Bradshaw, as well as 8 
great grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Velta Marie Bradshaw, 82, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 in Goodland.Velta was born on January 12, 1939 in Big Bow, Kansas to George W. 
and Comilla Mae (Conn) Farr.&nbsp; She was one of four children.&nbsp; She 
attended school at various places, and graduated from Sherman Community 
High School in 1957.&nbsp; On June 2, 1957, she married Robert “Bob” Bradshaw
 in Raton, New Mexico.Velta was a realtor for most of her life.&nbsp; She also owned an Ice 
Cream Shop in Garden City, KS called the Peppermint Pad.&nbsp; Velta and her 
husband owned Bradshaw Angus Cattle Company, and she spent a lot of her 
time helping him around the farm.&nbsp; Along with her husband, she was a 
member of the American Cattle Association.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Bob and 3 brothers.Surviving family includes her children Cyndi (Mike) Hoelting of 
Shawnee, KS, Robin (Mike) Ginther of Overland Park, KS, Rod Bradshaw of 
Salina, KS and Debbie (Ronnie) Reed of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She is also 
survived by her 7 grandchildren; Heather (Chris) Handlin, Michael 
Hoelting, Jr., Clayton Ginther, Ryan (Megan) Bradshaw, Tyler (Katelyn) 
Bradshaw, Marysa (Justin) McCartney and Austin Bradshaw, as well as 8 
great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Velta-Bradshaw">HERE</a> for service details.

Velta Marie (Farr) Bradshaw

Alberta Ann Mawhiney, 91, passed away on October 5, 2021, at Country 
Place Senior Living in Hoisington, KS. She was born on December 29, 
1929, in Parsons, KS to James and Mabel (Pearce) Aldridge. She 
married&nbsp;Billy Joe (Bill) Mawhiney on March 31, 1951 in Parsons.&nbsp; Bill 
died June 5, 2021, three months after their 70th wedding anniversary. &nbsp;

Alberta was a resident of Hoisington since 1971 when she and Bill 
moved from Great Bend to purchase the V.L. Durand Insurance Agency which
 later became the Mawhiney Insurance Agency. &nbsp;Alberta was a co-owner and
 licensed agent of Mawhiney Insurance Agency and worked along side Bill 
for many years before their retirement in 1992. Prior to that she was 
the administrative assistant to the president of Barton County Community
 College in its early days. Before coming to central Kansas, Alberta and
 Bill lived in Parsons and Coffeyville, KS then Norfolk and McCook, NE. 
At that time she was a homemaker devoting her time and love to their 
four children.&nbsp; She took great pride in her family which grew to nine 
grandchildren, their spouses and then 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She and 
Bill followed the activities and sports for their four in town 
grandchildren and hosted many summer camp weeks for the out of town 
kids.&nbsp; Alberta was a member of First United Methodist Church in 
Hoisington. She enjoyed playing bridge, needle craftwork, reading and 
gardening.&nbsp; She and Bill traveled extensively, going to K-State games 
with friends, bus trips all over the US, as well as to visit family. She
 spoiled her family by cooking giant, hearty meals to feed all the 
generations. The family returning for Labor Day was an especially strong
 Mawhiney tradition.&nbsp; However, holiday or not, she created a special 
place that always drew her family home.

Survivors include two sons, Mark Mawhiney and wife Kim of Overland 
Park, and Brad Mawhiney and wife Cyndi of Gardner; two daughters, Janet 
Koester and husband Duane of Hoisington, and Lisa Baum and husband Bob 
of Great Bend; a brother, James Edward Aldridge and wife Dixie of 
Parsons, KS; a sister, Rosella "Rosie" Shivers of Pleasanton, CA, and; 
nine grandchildren, Brett Mawhiney and wife Kati, Blair Uriell and 
husband Brandon, Megan Bray and husband Jerron, Brian Koester and wife 
Brooke, Audrey Koester, Sarah Lober and husband Kyle, Allison 
Klingenberg and husband Grant, Amanda Malone and husband Jake, and Matt 
Mawhiney and wife Jaci; and 16 great grandchildren. She is preceded in 
death by her parents; and sister Nadine Hoffman.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at First 
United Methodist Church in Hoisington with Reverend Chris Lehew and 
Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding.&nbsp; The family will receive friends prior 
to the service.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Hoisington Cemetery at 1 
p.m., for those wishing to attend.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to First 
United Methodist Church or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Alberta Ann Mawhiney, 91, passed away on October 5, 2021, at Country 
Place Senior Living in Hoisington, KS. She was born on December 29, 
1929, in Parsons, KS to James and Mabel (Pearce) Aldridge. She 
married&nbsp;Billy Joe (Bill) Mawhiney on March 31, 1951 in Parsons.&nbsp; Bill 
died June 5, 2021, three months after their 70th wedding anniversary. &nbsp;Alberta was a resident of Hoisington since 1971 when she and Bill 
moved from Great Bend to purchase the V.L. Durand Insurance Agency which
 later became the Mawhiney Insurance Agency. &nbsp;Alberta was a co-owner and
 licensed agent of Mawhiney Insurance Agency and worked along side Bill 
for many years before their retirement in 1992. Prior to that she was 
the administrative assistant to the president of Barton County Community
 College in its early days. Before coming to central Kansas, Alberta and
 Bill lived in Parsons and Coffeyville, KS then Norfolk and McCook, NE. 
At that time she was a homemaker devoting her time and love to their 
four children.&nbsp; She took great pride in her family which grew to nine 
grandchildren, their spouses and then 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She and 
Bill followed the activities and sports for their four in town 
grandchildren and hosted many summer camp weeks for the out of town 
kids.&nbsp; Alberta was a member of First United Methodist Church in 
Hoisington. She enjoyed playing bridge, needle craftwork, reading and 
gardening.&nbsp; She and Bill traveled extensively, going to K-State games 
with friends, bus trips all over the US, as well as to visit family. She
 spoiled her family by cooking giant, hearty meals to feed all the 
generations. The family returning for Labor Day was an especially strong
 Mawhiney tradition.&nbsp; However, holiday or not, she created a special 
place that always drew her family home.Survivors include two sons, Mark Mawhiney and wife Kim of Overland 
Park, and Brad Mawhiney and wife Cyndi of Gardner; two daughters, Janet 
Koester and husband Duane of Hoisington, and Lisa Baum and husband Bob 
of Great Bend; a brother, James Edward Aldridge and wife Dixie of 
Parsons, KS; a sister, Rosella "Rosie" Shivers of Pleasanton, CA, and; 
nine grandchildren, Brett Mawhiney and wife Kati, Blair Uriell and 
husband Brandon, Megan Bray and husband Jerron, Brian Koester and wife 
Brooke, Audrey Koester, Sarah Lober and husband Kyle, Allison 
Klingenberg and husband Grant, Amanda Malone and husband Jake, and Matt 
Mawhiney and wife Jaci; and 16 great grandchildren. She is preceded in 
death by her parents; and sister Nadine Hoffman.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at First 
United Methodist Church in Hoisington with Reverend Chris Lehew and 
Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding.&nbsp; The family will receive friends prior 
to the service.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the Hoisington Cemetery at 1 
p.m., for those wishing to attend.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to First 
United Methodist Church or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Alberta Ann Mawhiney

Greg Slaven, 66, died Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at his home near 
Cimarron after battling glioblastoma for the last year and a half.

He was born May 20, 1955 at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, the son of John
 Paul and Doris (Walker) Slaven.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Palco High School
 and attended MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe.&nbsp; On August 2, 
1975 he married Wrenn Unruh at Cimarron.&nbsp; He was in sales most of his 
life and owned and operated Variety Vending for 20 years.&nbsp;

He was a member of the Cimarron Church of the Nazarene.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
running cattle and being involved in his children’s activities as well 
as KU sports and the Green Bay Packers.

Survivors include: his wife of 46 years, Wrenn; 2 sons, Wyatt Slaven 
and fiancé, Maddison Carr, Grandview, Missouri and Caleb Slaven, 
Wichita; 2 daughters, Jordan Sage Lawrence, San Antonio, Texas and 
Prairie Brooke Conlon and husband Sean, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin; his 
father, Paul Slaven, Dodge City; 2 sisters, Diane Connally and husband 
Keith, Olathe and Shannon Satterfield, Derby, Kansas; 3 grandchildren, 
Emory Slaven, Maverick Slaven-Conlon and Greyson Conlon.

He was preceded in death by his mother, his brother, Michael Slaven and 3 infants.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 am Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the 
Cimarron Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Tom Boese officiating.&nbsp; 
Cremation will follow the service.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be at a
 later date in the Weskan Cemetery, Weskan, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be 
Saturday from 9:30 am to service time at the church.

The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or the 
Glioblastoma Foundation both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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Cimarron after battling glioblastoma for the last year and a half.He was born May 20, 1955 at Cheyenne Wells, Colorado, the son of John
 Paul and Doris (Walker) Slaven.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Palco High School
 and attended MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe.&nbsp; On August 2, 
1975 he married Wrenn Unruh at Cimarron.&nbsp; He was in sales most of his 
life and owned and operated Variety Vending for 20 years.&nbsp;He was a member of the Cimarron Church of the Nazarene.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
running cattle and being involved in his children’s activities as well 
as KU sports and the Green Bay Packers.Survivors include: his wife of 46 years, Wrenn; 2 sons, Wyatt Slaven 
and fiancé, Maddison Carr, Grandview, Missouri and Caleb Slaven, 
Wichita; 2 daughters, Jordan Sage Lawrence, San Antonio, Texas and 
Prairie Brooke Conlon and husband Sean, Ft. Atkinson, Wisconsin; his 
father, Paul Slaven, Dodge City; 2 sisters, Diane Connally and husband 
Keith, Olathe and Shannon Satterfield, Derby, Kansas; 3 grandchildren, 
Emory Slaven, Maverick Slaven-Conlon and Greyson Conlon.He was preceded in death by his mother, his brother, Michael Slaven and 3 infants.Funeral service will be at 10:30 am Saturday, October 9, 2021 at the 
Cimarron Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Tom Boese officiating.&nbsp; 
Cremation will follow the service.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be at a
 later date in the Weskan Cemetery, Weskan, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be 
Saturday from 9:30 am to service time at the church.The family suggests memorials to Hospice of the Prairie or the 
Glioblastoma Foundation both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 
14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Greg Slaven

Genevieve Margaret (Becker) Milholland, "Jenny" as she was known, 
passed away on October 4, 2021, at Nicol Home in Glasco. She was born at
 home on the family farm near Corinth, KS on March 24, 1941. The oldest
 child of Anton and Josephine Becker. Jenny graduated from Downs High 
School in 1959. She married Morris Earl on February 11, 1961, at the St 
Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton,&nbsp;KS. To this union 4 children were 
born Theresa, Gerry, Jeff and Tony.

After marriage, they moved to Spokane Washington and lived there for 4
 years. Then moved back to Beloit, KS. The family showed horses and rode
 in several parades around KS winning many awards. Jenny was a homemaker
 until Tony graduated. Jenny was an excellent cook and made a mean 
German chocolate cake with real cream. She was a good seamstress and 
made quilts for all her children.

Jenny is survived by her husband Morris of the home, four children; 
Theresa Milholland of Beloit, Gerry Milholland (Linda) of Iola, Jeff 
Milholland (Susan) of Hoisington, and Tony Milholland (Frances) of 
Glasco. Siblings; Al Becker, DiAnna Palen, Ronnie Becker, Viola Michler.
 Grandchildren; Justin, Crystal, Ashley, Trever, Megan, Kayn and Lane. 
Great Grandchildren; Tai, Paige, Kaden, Lilly, Emberly, Hudson, Oren, 
Cam, Rayne, Sloan, Jaxon. And 2 great great grandchildren.

Proceeded in death by her parents, and siblings; Joyce Mick, Virgil 
Becker, Donnie Becker, Leonard Becker, Steven Becker. Grandchild Tyler 
Milholland and great grandchild Heaven La’Shay Milholland.

A Rosary/ Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. at&nbsp;Schoen Funeral Home and 
Monuments on Friday, October 8th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10 a.m. Saturday, October 9th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Glasco. 
Interment to follow at Glasco Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Solomon
 Valley Hospice.&nbsp;

Genevieve Margaret (Becker) Milholland, "Jenny" as she was known, 
passed away on October 4, 2021, at Nicol Home in Glasco. She was born at
 home on the family farm near Corinth, KS on March 24, 1941. The oldest
 child of Anton and Josephine Becker. Jenny graduated from Downs High 
School in 1959. She married Morris Earl on February 11, 1961, at the St 
Boniface Catholic Church in Tipton,&nbsp;KS. To this union 4 children were 
born Theresa, Gerry, Jeff and Tony.After marriage, they moved to Spokane Washington and lived there for 4
 years. Then moved back to Beloit, KS. The family showed horses and rode
 in several parades around KS winning many awards. Jenny was a homemaker
 until Tony graduated. Jenny was an excellent cook and made a mean 
German chocolate cake with real cream. She was a good seamstress and 
made quilts for all her children.Jenny is survived by her husband Morris of the home, four children; 
Theresa Milholland of Beloit, Gerry Milholland (Linda) of Iola, Jeff 
Milholland (Susan) of Hoisington, and Tony Milholland (Frances) of 
Glasco. Siblings; Al Becker, DiAnna Palen, Ronnie Becker, Viola Michler.
 Grandchildren; Justin, Crystal, Ashley, Trever, Megan, Kayn and Lane. 
Great Grandchildren; Tai, Paige, Kaden, Lilly, Emberly, Hudson, Oren, 
Cam, Rayne, Sloan, Jaxon. And 2 great great grandchildren.Proceeded in death by her parents, and siblings; Joyce Mick, Virgil 
Becker, Donnie Becker, Leonard Becker, Steven Becker. Grandchild Tyler 
Milholland and great grandchild Heaven La’Shay Milholland.A Rosary/ Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. at&nbsp;Schoen Funeral Home and 
Monuments on Friday, October 8th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10 a.m. Saturday, October 9th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Glasco. 
Interment to follow at Glasco Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Solomon
 Valley Hospice.&nbsp;

Genevieve M. (Becker) Milholland

Eileen Heier Yeager, 73, of Park, Kan., passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021, at Covenant Village in Gastonia, N.C.&nbsp;Born on July 26, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, Eileen was&nbsp;the youngest child of the late Anthony “Tony” and Marcella “Sally” (Shmidtberger) Heier.

From a young age, Eileen was determined, outspoken and&nbsp;fiercely independent.&nbsp;As a teenager she was a star volleyball player&nbsp;and had her heart set on&nbsp;attending Marian All Girls Catholic&nbsp;School in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Her father relented and allowed her to enroll after she kept a bargain with him&nbsp;to earn&nbsp;a certain level of spending money.&nbsp;Eileen was successful and loved her time at Marian, where she built lifelong friendships. Following Marian, she attended Fort Hays State University where she majored in Communication.

Although Eileen was always a proud native of Kansas, she spent most of her adulthood living elsewhere. At age 23, she moved away from her hometown to Salina where she began a family. Later she lived in&nbsp;Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio.&nbsp;Eileen worked for the United States Postal Service in West Chester, Ohio,&nbsp;for more than 20 years before returning to&nbsp;Park to care for her mother&nbsp;Sally in 2010.&nbsp;Eileen&nbsp;had “naturally” blonde hair and cornflower blue eyes, was charming, warm hearted, sarcastic and goofy. It was no surprise that Eileen attracted supportive and loving friends everywhere she lived.

She dreamed of being a country-western singer, though she couldn’t sing. That didn’t stop her love of music. She often listened to oldies on her jukeboxes&nbsp;with a margarita in hand.&nbsp;Eileen loved the 1950s and all that came with it – especially old cars, flamingos and the color&nbsp;turquoise. She enjoyed hosting parties with her “flock” and lived out Jimmy Buffett’s&nbsp;song, “It’s 5&nbsp;O’Clock&nbsp;Somewhere.”&nbsp;In her later years, she&nbsp;spent a great deal of her time&nbsp;gardening and traveling to beautiful places like Lake Havasu Arizona and the beaches of the Carolinas. She prioritized time with her grandchildren&nbsp;and&nbsp;was the world’s greatest&nbsp;grammama to Lauren and Zane.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eileen is survived by&nbsp;Sheldon Yeager of Freeland, Mich., and&nbsp;daughter, Julie Yeager Andrews, (Brian) of Gastonia, N.C.,&nbsp;her cherished&nbsp;grandchildren Lauren Marie Andrews of Atlanta, Ga.,&nbsp;and Zane William Andrews of Clemson, S.C. Eileen was also preceded in death by&nbsp;her beloved son,&nbsp;Shannon&nbsp;Troy Yeager (2019) and siblings; Ronald (2010), Marlene (2008), Gilbert (1965) and Virginia (1943).

The family extends their sincere thanks to the team at Covenant Village for their exceptional care and caregivers&nbsp;Cindy Jo&nbsp;Sane, Darlene Tulbert, Terry Moore, Shannon Muse and Audrey Swayney.

In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions. In Kansas:&nbsp;Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cemetery; American Legion Auxiliary Grainfield;&nbsp;or Developmental Services of NW Kansas.&nbsp;In&nbsp;North Carolina: Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church;&nbsp;Catherine’s House;&nbsp;or Life Enrichment Center Kings Mountain.

A prayer service will be held at&nbsp;4 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, at&nbsp;Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont, N.C.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp;on Saturday, October&nbsp;16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.&nbsp;Interment will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Eileen Heier Yeager, 73, of Park, Kan., passed away peacefully on October 2, 2021, at Covenant Village in Gastonia, N.C.&nbsp;Born on July 26, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, Eileen was&nbsp;the youngest child of the late Anthony “Tony” and Marcella “Sally” (Shmidtberger) Heier.From a young age, Eileen was determined, outspoken and&nbsp;fiercely independent.&nbsp;As a teenager she was a star volleyball player&nbsp;and had her heart set on&nbsp;attending Marian All Girls Catholic&nbsp;School in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Her father relented and allowed her to enroll after she kept a bargain with him&nbsp;to earn&nbsp;a certain level of spending money.&nbsp;Eileen was successful and loved her time at Marian, where she built lifelong friendships. Following Marian, she attended Fort Hays State University where she majored in Communication.Although Eileen was always a proud native of Kansas, she spent most of her adulthood living elsewhere. At age 23, she moved away from her hometown to Salina where she began a family. Later she lived in&nbsp;Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio.&nbsp;Eileen worked for the United States Postal Service in West Chester, Ohio,&nbsp;for more than 20 years before returning to&nbsp;Park to care for her mother&nbsp;Sally in 2010.&nbsp;Eileen&nbsp;had “naturally” blonde hair and cornflower blue eyes, was charming, warm hearted, sarcastic and goofy. It was no surprise that Eileen attracted supportive and loving friends everywhere she lived.She dreamed of being a country-western singer, though she couldn’t sing. That didn’t stop her love of music. She often listened to oldies on her jukeboxes&nbsp;with a margarita in hand.&nbsp;Eileen loved the 1950s and all that came with it – especially old cars, flamingos and the color&nbsp;turquoise. She enjoyed hosting parties with her “flock” and lived out Jimmy Buffett’s&nbsp;song, “It’s 5&nbsp;O’Clock&nbsp;Somewhere.”&nbsp;In her later years, she&nbsp;spent a great deal of her time&nbsp;gardening and traveling to beautiful places like Lake Havasu Arizona and the beaches of the Carolinas. She prioritized time with her grandchildren&nbsp;and&nbsp;was the world’s greatest&nbsp;grammama to Lauren and Zane.&nbsp;&nbsp;Eileen is survived by&nbsp;Sheldon Yeager of Freeland, Mich., and&nbsp;daughter, Julie Yeager Andrews, (Brian) of Gastonia, N.C.,&nbsp;her cherished&nbsp;grandchildren Lauren Marie Andrews of Atlanta, Ga.,&nbsp;and Zane William Andrews of Clemson, S.C. Eileen was also preceded in death by&nbsp;her beloved son,&nbsp;Shannon&nbsp;Troy Yeager (2019) and siblings; Ronald (2010), Marlene (2008), Gilbert (1965) and Virginia (1943).The family extends their sincere thanks to the team at Covenant Village for their exceptional care and caregivers&nbsp;Cindy Jo&nbsp;Sane, Darlene Tulbert, Terry Moore, Shannon Muse and Audrey Swayney.In lieu of&nbsp;flowers, the family asks for memorial contributions. In Kansas:&nbsp;Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Cemetery; American Legion Auxiliary Grainfield;&nbsp;or Developmental Services of NW Kansas.&nbsp;In&nbsp;North Carolina: Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church;&nbsp;Catherine’s House;&nbsp;or Life Enrichment Center Kings Mountain.A prayer service will be held at&nbsp;4 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, at&nbsp;Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Belmont, N.C.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp;on Saturday, October&nbsp;16, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.&nbsp;Interment will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;

Eileen Heier Yeager

Berneta Marie Bell, 95, died September 30, 2021. She was born August 24, 1926 to Wallace and Lena (Kaufman) Kerbaugh in Rural Graham County. She married Duane K. Bell in 1946. 

She was Register of Deeds for Graham County for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; daughter Nelda Ayers; brothers: Wayne and Rex Kerbaugh; sister Jean Nickelson; and a granddaughter Nikki Schmeidler. 

She is survived by her sons: Robert (Adrenne) Bell, Hill City, Ron (Brenda) Bell, Lawrence, Richard (Leslie) Bell, Hill City, Gaylen (Susie) Bell, Bogue; her daughters: Juanita Richey, Hill City, and Becky (Charles Hoss, Lenexa; 12 grandchildren; a sister Leona Bell, Morland.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Berneta-Marie-Bell?obId=22540492#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Berneta Marie Bell, 95, died September 30, 2021. She was born August 24, 1926 to Wallace and Lena (Kaufman) Kerbaugh in Rural Graham County. She married Duane K. Bell in 1946. She was Register of Deeds for Graham County for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; daughter Nelda Ayers; brothers: Wayne and Rex Kerbaugh; sister Jean Nickelson; and a granddaughter Nikki Schmeidler. She is survived by her sons: Robert (Adrenne) Bell, Hill City, Ron (Brenda) Bell, Lawrence, Richard (Leslie) Bell, Hill City, Gaylen (Susie) Bell, Bogue; her daughters: Juanita Richey, Hill City, and Becky (Charles Hoss, Lenexa; 12 grandchildren; a sister Leona Bell, Morland.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Berneta-Marie-Bell?obId=22540492#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Berneta Marie Bell

William Dale McGuire, age 74, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. He was born the son
 of Marley &amp; Lavonna (Baker) in St. Joseph, MO on June 2, 1947. 
 Survivors include wife Nancy of the home; 2 sons William Jr. 
(Elizabeth) of Norfolk, NE and Jeffrey (Barbara) of Elwood, KS; a 
stepdaughter Angela Baker of Kansas City, KS; 2 sisters Rhonda McGuire 
and Karen McGuire both of West Port Richey, FL; 9 grandchildren.

Services are private. Arrangements are in the care of Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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 </figure>William Dale McGuire, age 74, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. He was born the son
 of Marley &amp; Lavonna (Baker) in St. Joseph, MO on June 2, 1947. 
 Survivors include wife Nancy of the home; 2 sons William Jr. 
(Elizabeth) of Norfolk, NE and Jeffrey (Barbara) of Elwood, KS; a 
stepdaughter Angela Baker of Kansas City, KS; 2 sisters Rhonda McGuire 
and Karen McGuire both of West Port Richey, FL; 9 grandchildren.Services are private. Arrangements are in the care of Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

William Dale McGuire

Karolyn Marie Breneman passed away Monday, October 
4, 2021, at the age of 75, two days shy of 76 at Salina Regional Health 
Center.&nbsp; Karolyn was born October 6, 1945, to Kenneth “Bud” and Arlita 
Akers in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She attended Hays High School, Fort Hays State 
University and Salina Beauty Academy.&nbsp; She married the love of her life,
 her Cowboy, Art Breneman on January 31, 1965 in Culver, Kansas.&nbsp; To 
this union were born 3 children, Monty (Debbie) Breneman of Lincoln, 
Dean Breneman of Park City and Amy (David) Thompson of Salina.&nbsp; She was 
so proud of all 10 of her grandchildren Tyler, Kyle, Mikayla, Cory and 
Kristy Breneman, Faith Wolf, Cheyenne, Marius, David and Micah Thompson 
and 1 great-grandson Jeremiah Thompson.

Karolyn’s working years included positions as a hair dresser, night 
transit at a bank, a cook and bus driver for Ell-Saline High School and 
Happy Corner Grade School, a secretary for Farm Bureau and retired as an
 Administrative Assistant from Riggs Engineering in Lindsborg, Kansas.

Services will be held at Ryan Mortuary in Salina on Friday, October 
8, at 10 a.m.&nbsp; Private inurnment will be with family at a later date. &nbsp;

Memorials suggested to Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

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 </figure>Karolyn Marie Breneman passed away Monday, October 
4, 2021, at the age of 75, two days shy of 76 at Salina Regional Health 
Center.&nbsp; Karolyn was born October 6, 1945, to Kenneth “Bud” and Arlita 
Akers in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Hays High School, Fort Hays State 
University and Salina Beauty Academy.&nbsp; She married the love of her life,
 her Cowboy, Art Breneman on January 31, 1965 in Culver, Kansas.&nbsp; To 
this union were born 3 children, Monty (Debbie) Breneman of Lincoln, 
Dean Breneman of Park City and Amy (David) Thompson of Salina.&nbsp; She was 
so proud of all 10 of her grandchildren Tyler, Kyle, Mikayla, Cory and 
Kristy Breneman, Faith Wolf, Cheyenne, Marius, David and Micah Thompson 
and 1 great-grandson Jeremiah Thompson.Karolyn’s working years included positions as a hair dresser, night 
transit at a bank, a cook and bus driver for Ell-Saline High School and 
Happy Corner Grade School, a secretary for Farm Bureau and retired as an
 Administrative Assistant from Riggs Engineering in Lindsborg, Kansas.Services will be held at Ryan Mortuary in Salina on Friday, October 
8, at 10 a.m.&nbsp; Private inurnment will be with family at a later date. &nbsp;Memorials suggested to Tammy Walker Cancer Center.

Karolyn Marie Breneman

Douglas Allen Beck, 61 of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Doug was born October 20, 1959, in Hays Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four children born to Wesley Eugene and Katherine (Dinkel) Beck.&nbsp; He was raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1977.

Doug was known by many in and around Russell as a talented artisan who’s craftmanship was on display in King of the Road RV and Camper interiors built in Russell in the early 1980s.&nbsp; He later spent his time in the Kansas oil patches as general roustabout.&nbsp; His latest employment was performing general maintenance and custodial duties for the USD 407.&nbsp; When not working, Doug enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, showing and sharing his love of Bar-B-Que and attending the NHRA drag races in Topeka, of which he didn’t miss a race since the raceway opened in 1989.&nbsp; Friends and family knew him as a genuine friend, loving brother, uncle and great uncle with a generous heart and contagious laughter that will be missed by many.

Doug is survived by his sisters, Paula Shoemaker (Calvin) of Bellingham Washington; Dianne Crawford of Victoria, Kansas; brother, Gerry Beck (Melanie) of Olathe, Kansas; nieces, Julie (Brad) Clark of Snohomish, Washington; MaKayla (Kelby) Parton of Victoria, Kansas; Madison Beck of Olathe, Kansas; nephew, Noah Beck of Olathe, Kansas; great nephew Terran Clark of Snohomish, Washington; and great niece, Emma Parton of Victoria Kansas.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Eugene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas with family to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will be on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Condolences may be sent to&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the memorial arrangements.

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 </figure>Douglas Allen Beck, 61 of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital.Doug was born October 20, 1959, in Hays Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four children born to Wesley Eugene and Katherine (Dinkel) Beck.&nbsp; He was raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1977.Doug was known by many in and around Russell as a talented artisan who’s craftmanship was on display in King of the Road RV and Camper interiors built in Russell in the early 1980s.&nbsp; He later spent his time in the Kansas oil patches as general roustabout.&nbsp; His latest employment was performing general maintenance and custodial duties for the USD 407.&nbsp; When not working, Doug enjoyed spending time with his friends and family, showing and sharing his love of Bar-B-Que and attending the NHRA drag races in Topeka, of which he didn’t miss a race since the raceway opened in 1989.&nbsp; Friends and family knew him as a genuine friend, loving brother, uncle and great uncle with a generous heart and contagious laughter that will be missed by many.Doug is survived by his sisters, Paula Shoemaker (Calvin) of Bellingham Washington; Dianne Crawford of Victoria, Kansas; brother, Gerry Beck (Melanie) of Olathe, Kansas; nieces, Julie (Brad) Clark of Snohomish, Washington; MaKayla (Kelby) Parton of Victoria, Kansas; Madison Beck of Olathe, Kansas; nephew, Noah Beck of Olathe, Kansas; great nephew Terran Clark of Snohomish, Washington; and great niece, Emma Parton of Victoria Kansas.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, Katherine and Eugene.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas with family to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp; A private burial of ashes will be on Saturday, October 9, 2021 in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the memorial arrangements.

Douglas Allen Beck

Glenn H. Weathers, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Glenn was born on August 13, 1930, Skiatook, Oklahoma, the son of Carl Glen and Marjorie (Dutton) Weathers.&nbsp; He grew up in the Skiatook area and graduated from Skiatook High School.&nbsp; After high school he served his country by joining the United States Army.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Wilma Lee Boxberger on June 23, 1961, in Liberal, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked in the oil field industry as a mechanic and truck driver for Revell’s Oil Field Service.&nbsp; He also worked as a truck driver for Richard Polcyn farms.&nbsp; He enjoyed working on drag race cars for R.C. Williams.

Surviving family include is daughter Cheri L. Dunn of Peckham, Oklahoma; son Randy G. Weathers of Newkirk, Oklahoma and stepdaughter Susie young and husband Steven of Pratt, Kansas; brothers Lyle Weathers and wife Sandy of Skiatook, Oklahoma and sister Mary Kuntzsch and husband Bill of Russell, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Wilma; 2 sisters Betty Smith and Jackie Adams; brother Carl Weathers.

A graveside service will be held at 4 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Glenn H. Weathers, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Glenn was born on August 13, 1930, Skiatook, Oklahoma, the son of Carl Glen and Marjorie (Dutton) Weathers.&nbsp; He grew up in the Skiatook area and graduated from Skiatook High School.&nbsp; After high school he served his country by joining the United States Army.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Wilma Lee Boxberger on June 23, 1961, in Liberal, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked in the oil field industry as a mechanic and truck driver for Revell’s Oil Field Service.&nbsp; He also worked as a truck driver for Richard Polcyn farms.&nbsp; He enjoyed working on drag race cars for R.C. Williams.Surviving family include is daughter Cheri L. Dunn of Peckham, Oklahoma; son Randy G. Weathers of Newkirk, Oklahoma and stepdaughter Susie young and husband Steven of Pratt, Kansas; brothers Lyle Weathers and wife Sandy of Skiatook, Oklahoma and sister Mary Kuntzsch and husband Bill of Russell, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Wilma; 2 sisters Betty Smith and Jackie Adams; brother Carl Weathers.A graveside service will be held at 4 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Glenn H. Weathers

William Eugene “Bill” Polzin, 74, died October 4, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, with his wife Christine at his side, along 
with many wonderful doctors and nurses.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1947, in 
Hoisington, the son of Matt and Irene (Reif) Polzin.&nbsp;

Bill was a longtime resident of Hoisington. He worked in Kansas City,
 Missouri for several years before coming back to Hoisington where he 
was employed and retired from Great Bend CO-OP.&nbsp; Bill served in the 
United States Army and was a member of the St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the V.F.W.

Survivors include; his wife Christine of the home; stepdaughter, 
Robyn Dodge; step-son, Clayton Van Brimmer; and daughter of the heart, 
Christi Henry, all of Hoisington; brother-in-law, Cliff Bieberle of 
Great Bend; brother, Ron Polzin and wife Carol of Hoisington; sister, 
Maxine Olivier and husband Larry of Danville, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Zander Strandberg, Ava Henry, Grayson Strandberg, Elli Van Brimmer, Trae
 Van Brimmer, Jaxson Henry, Autumn Dodge, and Tommy Van Brimmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Janet Bieberle, 
brother, Eldon “Butch” Polzin, and grandson, Austin Strandberg.

Private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>William Eugene “Bill” Polzin, 74, died October 4, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington, with his wife Christine at his side, along 
with many wonderful doctors and nurses.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1947, in 
Hoisington, the son of Matt and Irene (Reif) Polzin.&nbsp;Bill was a longtime resident of Hoisington. He worked in Kansas City,
 Missouri for several years before coming back to Hoisington where he 
was employed and retired from Great Bend CO-OP.&nbsp; Bill served in the 
United States Army and was a member of the St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the V.F.W.Survivors include; his wife Christine of the home; stepdaughter, 
Robyn Dodge; step-son, Clayton Van Brimmer; and daughter of the heart, 
Christi Henry, all of Hoisington; brother-in-law, Cliff Bieberle of 
Great Bend; brother, Ron Polzin and wife Carol of Hoisington; sister, 
Maxine Olivier and husband Larry of Danville, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Zander Strandberg, Ava Henry, Grayson Strandberg, Elli Van Brimmer, Trae
 Van Brimmer, Jaxson Henry, Autumn Dodge, and Tommy Van Brimmer.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Janet Bieberle, 
brother, Eldon “Butch” Polzin, and grandson, Austin Strandberg.Private family graveside service will be held at a later date.Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

William Eugene 'Bill' Polzin

Kathleen A. (Baalman) Zerr, age 85, of Grinnell, KS, peacefully 
transitioned in the comfort and loving care of her family on October 4, 
2021, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. Kathleen was the only 
daughter of Ben and Frances Baalman. 
Kathleen attended Angelus Grade School, her freshman year at Sacred 
Heart Academy in Wichita and graduated from Grinnell High School in 
1954. On October 4, 1955, Kathleen was united in marriage to Vincent 
Zerr at Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell, KS. Kathleen and 
Vincent were married for exactly 66 years (to the day) and were blessed 
with seven children. She was a homemaker, working alongside her husband
 and family on the farm in rural Sheridan County, KS. 
Kathleen enjoyed taking care of her family, watching them in sports and 
in life. Kathleen loved to play cards and just have a nice long laugh 
with friends and family. She greeted people with a sweet smile and 
provided countless deeds of care and support for her community, family 
and friends. Her caring ways were evident in her 20 plus years of work 
at the Oakley Manor. 
Kathleen proudly taught CCD classes in Angelus for many years, she was a
 member of the Angelus Altar Society and was a life-long member of both 
the Angelus “Daughters of Isabella” and of the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary, 
where she happily served as Post President and 9th District President. 
Kathleen is survived by her husband Vincent: sons and daughter, Leon 
Zerr, of Grinnell, Rocky (Tracie), of Ft. Worth, TX, Sherri (Robert) 
Kuhlman, of Oakley, Darrell (Diane), of Centennial, CO, Thomas (Donna), 
of Kansas City, MO, Donald (Anne), of Aurora, Co and Curtis, of Park 
City, KS, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Terry Baalman, infant son John, and her daughter-in-law Loyce (Leon) Zerr. 
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 8th at St. Paul's Catholic 
Church in Angelus from 5 PM-7 PM with a Vigil at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will
 also be held in Angelus at 10 AM on Saturday, October 9th, with Father 
Luke Thielen and Father Brian Lager as celebrants, with the burial at 
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, in Grinnell. The family 
would love you to join them for lunch at the VFW in Grinnell. Memorials 
may be made to the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary, Grinnell Senior Citizen 
Center or St. Paul's Catholic Church and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathleen A. (Baalman) Zerr, age 85, of Grinnell, KS, peacefully 
transitioned in the comfort and loving care of her family on October 4, 
2021, at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS. Kathleen was the only 
daughter of Ben and Frances Baalman. 
Kathleen attended Angelus Grade School, her freshman year at Sacred 
Heart Academy in Wichita and graduated from Grinnell High School in 
1954. On October 4, 1955, Kathleen was united in marriage to Vincent 
Zerr at Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell, KS. Kathleen and 
Vincent were married for exactly 66 years (to the day) and were blessed 
with seven children. She was a homemaker, working alongside her husband
 and family on the farm in rural Sheridan County, KS. 
Kathleen enjoyed taking care of her family, watching them in sports and 
in life. Kathleen loved to play cards and just have a nice long laugh 
with friends and family. She greeted people with a sweet smile and 
provided countless deeds of care and support for her community, family 
and friends. Her caring ways were evident in her 20 plus years of work 
at the Oakley Manor. 
Kathleen proudly taught CCD classes in Angelus for many years, she was a
 member of the Angelus Altar Society and was a life-long member of both 
the Angelus “Daughters of Isabella” and of the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary, 
where she happily served as Post President and 9th District President. 
Kathleen is survived by her husband Vincent: sons and daughter, Leon 
Zerr, of Grinnell, Rocky (Tracie), of Ft. Worth, TX, Sherri (Robert) 
Kuhlman, of Oakley, Darrell (Diane), of Centennial, CO, Thomas (Donna), 
of Kansas City, MO, Donald (Anne), of Aurora, Co and Curtis, of Park 
City, KS, 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. 
She is preceded in death by her parents; brother Terry Baalman, infant son John, and her daughter-in-law Loyce (Leon) Zerr. 
Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 8th at St. Paul's Catholic 
Church in Angelus from 5 PM-7 PM with a Vigil at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will
 also be held in Angelus at 10 AM on Saturday, October 9th, with Father 
Luke Thielen and Father Brian Lager as celebrants, with the burial at 
the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, in Grinnell. The family 
would love you to join them for lunch at the VFW in Grinnell. Memorials 
may be made to the Grinnell VFW Auxiliary, Grinnell Senior Citizen 
Center or St. Paul's Catholic Church 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;

Kathleen A. (Baalman) Zerr

Richard Lynn Werth, 77, passed away on October 3, 2021, at Hospice 
House in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 7, 1944, in Ransom, 
Kansas the son of Constantine "CG" and Celeste (Jacobs) Werth.

He was the Owner and President of Werth Oil Co., Inc. He attended 
Fort Hays State University, was a member of Sacred Heart Church and had 
served as a councilman for the City of Ness City for a number of years. 
On Saturday, June 3, 1978, he married Sharon K. Schneidewind Gabel, in 
Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 4, 2008.

Survivors include his son, Darren Werth and his wife, Kerri, of 
Hutchinson, Kansas; sister, Connette Eckels and her husband Bill of 
Junction City, Kansas; two grandchildren, Ashley and Kyle Werth and 
nephew, Zachary wife, Jessica Eckels.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents and his wife.

Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be on Wednesday, October 6, 
2021, beginning at 6:30 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Funeral 
service will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at the Sacred 
Heart Church, Ness City.&nbsp; Burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday,
 October 6, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery or Hospice and Home Care of Reno County.

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 </figure>Richard Lynn Werth, 77, passed away on October 3, 2021, at Hospice 
House in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 7, 1944, in Ransom, 
Kansas the son of Constantine "CG" and Celeste (Jacobs) Werth.He was the Owner and President of Werth Oil Co., Inc. He attended 
Fort Hays State University, was a member of Sacred Heart Church and had 
served as a councilman for the City of Ness City for a number of years. 
On Saturday, June 3, 1978, he married Sharon K. Schneidewind Gabel, in 
Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 4, 2008.Survivors include his son, Darren Werth and his wife, Kerri, of 
Hutchinson, Kansas; sister, Connette Eckels and her husband Bill of 
Junction City, Kansas; two grandchildren, Ashley and Kyle Werth and 
nephew, Zachary wife, Jessica Eckels.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his 
parents and his wife.Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be on Wednesday, October 6, 
2021, beginning at 6:30 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Funeral 
service will be on Thursday, October 7, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at the Sacred 
Heart Church, Ness City.&nbsp; Burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday,
 October 6, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery or Hospice and Home Care of Reno County.

Richard Lynn Werth

Michelle Renee Boisse, 47, passed away October 2, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on October 29, 1973, at 
Whittier, Calif., to Gene &amp; Mary Jo (Dalton) Boisse.

Although struggling with a lifelong disability, very little slowed 
her down. She loved to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada, visiting 
family and friends. She loved to swim and spend time with her pets 
throughout her lifetime. She loved music and food. Michelle was loved by
 all, feared by a few but was sweet to everyone.

She greeted every morning with the biggest smile in spite of 
everything she endured. She inspired many, especially her brother who 
loves and misses her. She was always surrounded by love.

Survivors include, her brother, Michael Boisse (Sheri Williams) of 
Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant 
sister, Mikeala Boisse.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 
p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Union Highland Cemetery in 
Florence, Colo. Memorials have been designated to the Michelle Boisse 
Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Michelle Renee Boisse, 47, passed away October 2, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital in Hoisington. She was born on October 29, 1973, at 
Whittier, Calif., to Gene &amp; Mary Jo (Dalton) Boisse.Although struggling with a lifelong disability, very little slowed 
her down. She loved to travel throughout the U.S. and Canada, visiting 
family and friends. She loved to swim and spend time with her pets 
throughout her lifetime. She loved music and food. Michelle was loved by
 all, feared by a few but was sweet to everyone.She greeted every morning with the biggest smile in spite of 
everything she endured. She inspired many, especially her brother who 
loves and misses her. She was always surrounded by love.Survivors include, her brother, Michael Boisse (Sheri Williams) of 
Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant 
sister, Mikeala Boisse.Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 5, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 
p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Union Highland Cemetery in 
Florence, Colo. Memorials have been designated to the Michelle Boisse 
Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Michelle Renee Boisse

Deaver Gaskins, age 66, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Deaver Gaskins, age 66, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Deaver Gaskins

Daniel James Hackerott was born September 5, 1973, in Osborne, KS to 
Jimmy R. and Eleanor (Fisher) Hackerott. He passed away September 20, 
2021, in Norton at the age of 48.
 Dan grew up in Osborne and was 1993 graduate of Osborne High School.
 When Dan moved to Norton, he worked for the Norton Shop &amp; Save 
until it’s closing. He then worked at Natoma Corporation as a machinist.
 Dan enjoyed cruising the back road listening to music and brisk walks 
on cold and snowy nights. Most of all, Dan loved spending time with his 
family and was known for starting a good water fight. He had a heart of 
gold and would do anything for anyone. Dan always wore a smile and would
 always make everyone laugh. 
 Dan was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy and brother, Brian 
Hackerott. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor of Osborne; sister, 
Christina (Richard) Hageman of Norton; brother, Anthony Hackerott of 
Osborne and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
 A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Daniel James Hackerott was born September 5, 1973, in Osborne, KS to 
Jimmy R. and Eleanor (Fisher) Hackerott. He passed away September 20, 
2021, in Norton at the age of 48.
 Dan grew up in Osborne and was 1993 graduate of Osborne High School.
 When Dan moved to Norton, he worked for the Norton Shop &amp; Save 
until it’s closing. He then worked at Natoma Corporation as a machinist.
 Dan enjoyed cruising the back road listening to music and brisk walks 
on cold and snowy nights. Most of all, Dan loved spending time with his 
family and was known for starting a good water fight. He had a heart of 
gold and would do anything for anyone. Dan always wore a smile and would
 always make everyone laugh. 
 Dan was preceded in death by his father, Jimmy and brother, Brian 
Hackerott. He is survived by his mother, Eleanor of Osborne; sister, 
Christina (Richard) Hageman of Norton; brother, Anthony Hackerott of 
Osborne and many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
 A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

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