Dolores Ann Bieberle-Westbrook, 91, died October 31, 2021, at Country
 Place Senior Living, Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born January 22, 1930, in 
Rural Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Anthony P. and Veronica L. 
(Meyeres) Francis. Dolores graduated from the high school in Odin in 
1948.

She married Gilbert Bieberle on August 22, 1950, at St. Rose Catholic
 Church, Great Bend. To this union five children were born.&nbsp; Dolores was
 a devoted mother, homemaker and farmwife. She always had a large garden
 and helped with all aspects of the farm until Gilbert’s death on August
 14, 1984.&nbsp;

She later married James W. Westbrook on August 12, 1988, at St. John 
the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington.&nbsp; &nbsp;They then moved to 
Augusta, Kansas, where she was a member of the St. James Catholic Church
 and Altar Society, and faithful in her devotional hour. They spent many
 happy years traveling together until his death on November 29, 2003.

Dolores then moved back to Hoisington in 2018, where she became once again a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.&nbsp;

She is survived by four children; Janiece E. Klenda (Michael) of 
LaCrosse, Katherine A. “Kay” Demel (Rick) of Hiawatha, Glen J. Bieberle 
(Starla) and Darin A. Bieberle, all of Redwing; daughter-in-law, Mary 
Bieberle of St. John; five stepchildren, Cheryl Hoffman and Tony 
Westbrook, both of California, Sonya Westbrook of North Carolina, and 
Randy Westbrook and June Westbrook of Colorado; nine grandchildren, 
Joel, Sarah, Joshua, Jared, Justin, Kristin, Deidra, Trevor and Ryan; 
one step grandson, Jason; and 14 great grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Luke, 
Brody, Bristol, Clayton, Chase, Clark, Lainey, Rhett, Sawyer, Wilder, 
Bodhi, and one more on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Keith D. 
Bieberle; five brothers, Ed, Leonard, Bernard, Marcellus, and Ray 
Francis; and three sisters, Martha Francis, Margaret E. Gates, and Joan 
Krier.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 
2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or 
Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dolores Ann Bieberle-Westbrook, 91, died October 31, 2021, at Country
 Place Senior Living, Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born January 22, 1930, in 
Rural Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of Anthony P. and Veronica L. 
(Meyeres) Francis. Dolores graduated from the high school in Odin in 
1948.She married Gilbert Bieberle on August 22, 1950, at St. Rose Catholic
 Church, Great Bend. To this union five children were born.&nbsp; Dolores was
 a devoted mother, homemaker and farmwife. She always had a large garden
 and helped with all aspects of the farm until Gilbert’s death on August
 14, 1984.&nbsp;She later married James W. Westbrook on August 12, 1988, at St. John 
the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington.&nbsp; &nbsp;They then moved to 
Augusta, Kansas, where she was a member of the St. James Catholic Church
 and Altar Society, and faithful in her devotional hour. They spent many
 happy years traveling together until his death on November 29, 2003.Dolores then moved back to Hoisington in 2018, where she became once again a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.&nbsp;She is survived by four children; Janiece E. Klenda (Michael) of 
LaCrosse, Katherine A. “Kay” Demel (Rick) of Hiawatha, Glen J. Bieberle 
(Starla) and Darin A. Bieberle, all of Redwing; daughter-in-law, Mary 
Bieberle of St. John; five stepchildren, Cheryl Hoffman and Tony 
Westbrook, both of California, Sonya Westbrook of North Carolina, and 
Randy Westbrook and June Westbrook of Colorado; nine grandchildren, 
Joel, Sarah, Joshua, Jared, Justin, Kristin, Deidra, Trevor and Ryan; 
one step grandson, Jason; and 14 great grandchildren, Grace, Ava, Luke, 
Brody, Bristol, Clayton, Chase, Clark, Lainey, Rhett, Sawyer, Wilder, 
Bodhi, and one more on the way.She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, son, Keith D. 
Bieberle; five brothers, Ed, Leonard, Bernard, Marcellus, and Ray 
Francis; and three sisters, Martha Francis, Margaret E. Gates, and Joan 
Krier.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, November 5, 
2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoisington.Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or 
Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dolores Ann Bieberle-Westbrook

Fred Michael Cersovsky, 64, of Colby, passed away at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby, KS, on Monday, November 1, 2021. 
Fred was born March 10, 1957, in Colby, KS, to Lloyd Sr. and Eva 
(Renner) Cersovsky. Fred was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby. He graduated from Beamgard Learning Center, in 
Atwood, KS, in May of 1977, where he learned life skills allowing him to
 work in janitorial services at Lantern Park Manor for approximately 8 
years. He also helped his parents with household duties, helped his dad 
at the farm, and ushered at church. 
Fred participated in the First International Winter Special Olympics, in
 Steamboat Springs, CO, in February of 1977. He played in a benefit 
basketball game against the Kansas City Chiefs and Buck Buchanan lifted 
him up to make a dunk. Some of his favorite things were bowling, maple 
long johns at the donut shop, and afternoon rides with his dad, which 
included stops for a Dr. Pepper. 
Fred moved to Fairview Estates with his mother in 2011 and, following 
his mother’s death, he continued to live there until June 2021. He set 
the dining tables for meals during most of those years. Fred moved to 
Prairie Senior Living Complex in July 2021 and remained there until his 
death. 
Preceding him in death were his father and mother and his brother John. 
He is survived by his sister, Barbara (Richard) Williams, North Little 
Rock, AR; brothers, Ed (Sheryl), Lloyd Jr. (Cindy) and Mark, all of 
Colby; sister-in-law, Mary Sue Cersovsky, of Jackson, MS and many nieces
 and nephews. 
Visitation is from 6-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00
 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Colby, with burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to 
Kansas Special Olympics 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>Fred Michael Cersovsky, 64, of Colby, passed away at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby, KS, on Monday, November 1, 2021. 
Fred was born March 10, 1957, in Colby, KS, to Lloyd Sr. and Eva 
(Renner) Cersovsky. Fred was baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby. He graduated from Beamgard Learning Center, in 
Atwood, KS, in May of 1977, where he learned life skills allowing him to
 work in janitorial services at Lantern Park Manor for approximately 8 
years. He also helped his parents with household duties, helped his dad 
at the farm, and ushered at church. 
Fred participated in the First International Winter Special Olympics, in
 Steamboat Springs, CO, in February of 1977. He played in a benefit 
basketball game against the Kansas City Chiefs and Buck Buchanan lifted 
him up to make a dunk. Some of his favorite things were bowling, maple 
long johns at the donut shop, and afternoon rides with his dad, which 
included stops for a Dr. Pepper. 
Fred moved to Fairview Estates with his mother in 2011 and, following 
his mother’s death, he continued to live there until June 2021. He set 
the dining tables for meals during most of those years. Fred moved to 
Prairie Senior Living Complex in July 2021 and remained there until his 
death. 
Preceding him in death were his father and mother and his brother John. 
He is survived by his sister, Barbara (Richard) Williams, North Little 
Rock, AR; brothers, Ed (Sheryl), Lloyd Jr. (Cindy) and Mark, all of 
Colby; sister-in-law, Mary Sue Cersovsky, of Jackson, MS and many nieces
 and nephews. 
Visitation is from 6-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 5, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00
 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Colby, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to 
Kansas Special Olympics 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;

Fred Michael Cersovsky

Theodore “Ted” Hubert Neuburger died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 
Delmar Gardens, Overland Park, KS. He was 94 years old. He lived with 
his daughter, Jo, in Cherryvale, KS. 
 Ted was born on Jan. 21, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the eighth of 
eleven children to Wenzel and Julia Neuburger, both immigrants from 
Austria prior to WWI.
 He attended Brunerdale Seminary in Ohio for three years before graduating from Ellis High School in 1944. 
 After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served as an 
Aviation Radioman 3rd class in WWII from 1944-1946 and was in the Navy 
Reserve until 1954.
 Ted met his future wife, Evelyn Mullins, while on leave at Turner 
Falls, OK. They were married in Ellis on Ted’s 20th birthday in 1947. 
Ted was a butcher in Ellis and Portis, KS. He was a salesperson in El 
Dorado, McPherson, and Hutchinson. Ted decided to become a baker which 
was his father’s occupation and purchased bakeries in Norton and 
Phillipsburg. After a few years he sold those and purchased a bakery in 
Pratt. Eventually, Ted went into the home improvement business before 
retiring. 
 For many years Ted traveled for work, so his weekends were family 
time. Saturdays he and Evelyn would go out to dinner, go bowling, or 
play bridge. Sundays after Mass, he would cook a large breakfast and 
spend time with the kids. They had lots of cookouts and kickball games, 
usually including many of the neighborhood children.
 Ted and Evelyn had twelve children. They lost their first two sons 
shortly after birth. Then they had Loretta Dreiling (Gene), Hays, KS; 
Mike Neuburger (Mary), Lenexa, KS; Jo Neuburger, Cherryvale, KS; Larry 
Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Rick Neuburger (Cathy), Pratt, KS; Ted 
Neuburger (Mina), Auburn, KS; Rose Wirick (Randy), Stilwell, KS; Jean 
Ewing (Rob), Olathe, KS; Kristine Neuburger, Excelsior Springs, MO; and 
Jackie Harmon (Duke), Manhattan, KS.
 They were blessed with 20 grandchildren: Heather Neuburger (Andrew),
 Brooklyn, NY; Julie Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Jenny Neuburger, Pratt,
 KS; Aaron Neuburger (Olivia), Republic, MO; Stephanie Neuburger 
(Nathan), Liberal, MO; Erica Hart, Lawrence, KS; Emily Dreiling (Mac), 
Chantilly, VA; Adam Ewing (Tracie), McKinney, TX; Tim Wirick (Louise), 
Overland Park, KS; Billy Neuburger (Jaime), Bozeman, MT; Jake Dreiling, 
Thailand; Andy Wirick (Nicole), Newtown, NJ; Brad Neuburger (Stephanie),
 Nixa, MO; Luke Neuburger (Sara), Olathe, KS; Carly Wirick, Stilwell, 
KS; Teddi Lewis (Brian), Pinkney, MI; Zach Harmon (Callie/fiancé), 
Denver, CO; Kelly Akins (Chris), Olathe, KS; Anna Hrebec (Alex), 
Maryville, MO, and Eli Theodore Harmon, Topeka, KS. They also had two 
step granddaughters, Caitlin Ingham, Olathe, KS and Sarah Ingham, 
Chicago, IL.
 Those twenty grandchildren gave Ted and Evelyn 29 great 
grandchildren: Lana and Georgia; Will and Cara; Everett and Harrison; 
Wesley and soon-to-born Margie; Sheridan; Kelea, Addyson, and Emma; 
Zoee, Christian, and Aden; August and Maggie; Natalie and Jaden; 
Kennedy, Quinn, and McKayla; William; Alexa and Nora; Evelyn and 
Abraham; and Emmitt and soon-to-be born, Stella. They had one great, 
great grandson, Greyson.
 Uncle Teddy had many nieces and nephews who loved him and were loved in return. 
 Ted was a devout Catholic, baptized at birth, confirmed with the 
name Francis, and attended a seminary for three years considering 
becoming a priest. He served on the school board for St. Teresa’s grade 
and high school in Hutchinson. At his death he was a member of St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale. He never went to sleep 
before kneeling beside his bed and saying his prayers aloud. Ted prayed 
the Rosary daily.
 Ted loved all sports, especially baseball, which he played for 
years. He followed the Detroit Tigers/Lions/Pistons/Redwings, KU 
basketball, and was passionate about Notre Dame football. He was an avid
 golfer and taught his wife to play. They often played together and 
traveled with their clubs in case there was a course nearby. He last 
played with Susan Neuburger, his former daughter-in-law, but had to give
 it up due to his failing eyesight. His other favorite pastime was 
fishing. His last fishing adventure was with his son-in-law Duke Harmon 
two years ago.
 His memory was amazing. Ted knew his high school classmates, almost 
every neighbor he ever had, friends past and present, business 
associates, sailors from the Navy, and stories for each of them. He 
spent many hours reminiscing and then keeping track of them using the 
Internet.
 Ted was preceded in death by his parents Julia and Wenzel; sisters 
Marie Helget, Dorothy Rupp, Janet Giannone; and brothers Joseph, Edward,
 Arthur, Norbert, Arnold, Richard, and Ernest. He lost his daughter, 
Kris, in 1990 and son, Larry, in 2013. Evelyn, Ted’s beloved wife of 67 
years, passed away in 2014.
 Memorials are suggested to the Pratt Public Library in honor of his wife’s love of reading.
 A Rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis
 Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, KS. Visitation will be from 6:30 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the church hall following the Rosary. A funeral 
Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 8, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis 
Church.
 Cremation has taken place and internment will be in Pratt next to his wife at a later date.

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 </figure>Theodore “Ted” Hubert Neuburger died on Monday, October 25, 2021, at 
Delmar Gardens, Overland Park, KS. He was 94 years old. He lived with 
his daughter, Jo, in Cherryvale, KS. 
 Ted was born on Jan. 21, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the eighth of 
eleven children to Wenzel and Julia Neuburger, both immigrants from 
Austria prior to WWI.
 He attended Brunerdale Seminary in Ohio for three years before graduating from Ellis High School in 1944. 
 After high school, he enlisted in the US Navy and served as an 
Aviation Radioman 3rd class in WWII from 1944-1946 and was in the Navy 
Reserve until 1954.
 Ted met his future wife, Evelyn Mullins, while on leave at Turner 
Falls, OK. They were married in Ellis on Ted’s 20th birthday in 1947. 
Ted was a butcher in Ellis and Portis, KS. He was a salesperson in El 
Dorado, McPherson, and Hutchinson. Ted decided to become a baker which 
was his father’s occupation and purchased bakeries in Norton and 
Phillipsburg. After a few years he sold those and purchased a bakery in 
Pratt. Eventually, Ted went into the home improvement business before 
retiring. 
 For many years Ted traveled for work, so his weekends were family 
time. Saturdays he and Evelyn would go out to dinner, go bowling, or 
play bridge. Sundays after Mass, he would cook a large breakfast and 
spend time with the kids. They had lots of cookouts and kickball games, 
usually including many of the neighborhood children.
 Ted and Evelyn had twelve children. They lost their first two sons 
shortly after birth. Then they had Loretta Dreiling (Gene), Hays, KS; 
Mike Neuburger (Mary), Lenexa, KS; Jo Neuburger, Cherryvale, KS; Larry 
Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Rick Neuburger (Cathy), Pratt, KS; Ted 
Neuburger (Mina), Auburn, KS; Rose Wirick (Randy), Stilwell, KS; Jean 
Ewing (Rob), Olathe, KS; Kristine Neuburger, Excelsior Springs, MO; and 
Jackie Harmon (Duke), Manhattan, KS.
 They were blessed with 20 grandchildren: Heather Neuburger (Andrew),
 Brooklyn, NY; Julie Neuburger, Springfield, MO; Jenny Neuburger, Pratt,
 KS; Aaron Neuburger (Olivia), Republic, MO; Stephanie Neuburger 
(Nathan), Liberal, MO; Erica Hart, Lawrence, KS; Emily Dreiling (Mac), 
Chantilly, VA; Adam Ewing (Tracie), McKinney, TX; Tim Wirick (Louise), 
Overland Park, KS; Billy Neuburger (Jaime), Bozeman, MT; Jake Dreiling, 
Thailand; Andy Wirick (Nicole), Newtown, NJ; Brad Neuburger (Stephanie),
 Nixa, MO; Luke Neuburger (Sara), Olathe, KS; Carly Wirick, Stilwell, 
KS; Teddi Lewis (Brian), Pinkney, MI; Zach Harmon (Callie/fiancé), 
Denver, CO; Kelly Akins (Chris), Olathe, KS; Anna Hrebec (Alex), 
Maryville, MO, and Eli Theodore Harmon, Topeka, KS. They also had two 
step granddaughters, Caitlin Ingham, Olathe, KS and Sarah Ingham, 
Chicago, IL.
 Those twenty grandchildren gave Ted and Evelyn 29 great 
grandchildren: Lana and Georgia; Will and Cara; Everett and Harrison; 
Wesley and soon-to-born Margie; Sheridan; Kelea, Addyson, and Emma; 
Zoee, Christian, and Aden; August and Maggie; Natalie and Jaden; 
Kennedy, Quinn, and McKayla; William; Alexa and Nora; Evelyn and 
Abraham; and Emmitt and soon-to-be born, Stella. They had one great, 
great grandson, Greyson.
 Uncle Teddy had many nieces and nephews who loved him and were loved in return. 
 Ted was a devout Catholic, baptized at birth, confirmed with the 
name Francis, and attended a seminary for three years considering 
becoming a priest. He served on the school board for St. Teresa’s grade 
and high school in Hutchinson. At his death he was a member of St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale. He never went to sleep 
before kneeling beside his bed and saying his prayers aloud. Ted prayed 
the Rosary daily.
 Ted loved all sports, especially baseball, which he played for 
years. He followed the Detroit Tigers/Lions/Pistons/Redwings, KU 
basketball, and was passionate about Notre Dame football. He was an avid
 golfer and taught his wife to play. They often played together and 
traveled with their clubs in case there was a course nearby. He last 
played with Susan Neuburger, his former daughter-in-law, but had to give
 it up due to his failing eyesight. His other favorite pastime was 
fishing. His last fishing adventure was with his son-in-law Duke Harmon 
two years ago.
 His memory was amazing. Ted knew his high school classmates, almost 
every neighbor he ever had, friends past and present, business 
associates, sailors from the Navy, and stories for each of them. He 
spent many hours reminiscing and then keeping track of them using the 
Internet.
 Ted was preceded in death by his parents Julia and Wenzel; sisters 
Marie Helget, Dorothy Rupp, Janet Giannone; and brothers Joseph, Edward,
 Arthur, Norbert, Arnold, Richard, and Ernest. He lost his daughter, 
Kris, in 1990 and son, Larry, in 2013. Evelyn, Ted’s beloved wife of 67 
years, passed away in 2014.
 Memorials are suggested to the Pratt Public Library in honor of his wife’s love of reading.
 A Rosary will be held on Sunday, Nov. 7, at 6:00 p.m. at St. Francis
 Xavier Catholic Church in Cherryvale, KS. Visitation will be from 6:30 
p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the church hall following the Rosary. A funeral 
Mass will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 8, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis 
Church.
 Cremation has taken place and internment will be in Pratt next to his wife at a later date.

Theodore 'Ted' Hubert Neuburger

Robert W. “Bob” Samples, 85, of O’Fallon, Illinois, born Friday, January 31, 1936; in Los Angeles, CA, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021; at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.

Parents, Vester “Victor” and Vida, nee Prather, Samples Brother, Billy Thomas Samples

Wife: Shirley L. Samples, nee Conard, of O’Fallon, IL

Children: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mardi (James) Mauch of Freeburg, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Linda (Hector) Gonzales of Belleville, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Julie Samples of Mascoutah, IL

Grandchildren: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; William R. (Hannah) Mauch &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin D. Smith &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lacey M. Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Amanda L. (Barry Henke) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grant M. (Carol) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Samuel B. Adams

Brothers-in-law: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Evan Wilson of Grand Junction, CO &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Edward (Pat) Conard of Hoxie, KS

Though Bob was born in California, he moved with his family in 1948 
to Hoxie, KS, spending the next 19 years as a Kansan, until the move to 
Illinois in 1966. He graduated from Sheridan Community High School in 
Hoxie, Ks, in 1954, received his BS Degree from Fort Hays State College 
in Hays, KS in 1958 and his MS Degree from Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS in 1969.

Bob was united in marriage on June 17, 1956 in Hoxie, KS to Shirley 
Lee Conard, the girl that he said he had come all the way from 
California for. Their three daughters, Mardi Kay, Linda Marie, and Julie
 Anne were the recipients of the unwavering love of a Dad who was always
 there for them.

Bob was a teacher and coach of football and track for 12 years 
following graduation from college. The first 8 were in Kansas at 
Herington, McPherson, and Hutchinson, and the final four in Illinois, at
 Belleville Township High School West. The ’69 team that finally brought
 “The Bell” back to Belleville was the highlight of his time at West.

When he left teaching/coaching in 1970, Bob spent the remainder of 
his time until retirement in the business world in Belleville. He was 
with Marsh Stencil Machine Company and Magna Bank, but the majority of 
his years were spent running his own company, Sales Incentives Plans, 
Inc.

Over the years he was an active member of the Belleville community, 
serving as a Ward 4 Alderman for a term and as a board member of a 
number of Belleville entities: Memorial Hospital, the former Women’s 
Crisis Center, the Y.M.C.A. and Lake View Memorial Gardens. He also 
served for a number of years on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis 
Branch Rickey Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was 
honored with the title of Board Member Emeritus. He was also 
instrumental in planting F.C.A. in the Metro East Area, and served as 
Board President at its inception.

Bob was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA and for over
 50 years, along with his wife, Shirley, was an active participant in 
the ministry and fellowship at First United Presbyterian Church in 
Belleville.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Metro East Fellowship of Christian Athletes (<a href="http://www.618fca.org">www.618fca.org</a>)

Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.

Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, 
Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian 
Church-Belleville, with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Private family 
interment

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635873018094.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert W. “Bob” Samples, 85, of O’Fallon, Illinois, born Friday, January 31, 1936; in Los Angeles, CA, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021; at Memorial Hospital East in Shiloh, IL.He was preceded in death by his: Parents, Vester “Victor” and Vida, nee Prather, Samples Brother, Billy Thomas SamplesSurviving are his: Wife: Shirley L. Samples, nee Conard, of O’Fallon, IL Children: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mardi (James) Mauch of Freeburg, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Linda (Hector) Gonzales of Belleville, IL &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Julie Samples of Mascoutah, IL Grandchildren: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; William R. (Hannah) Mauch &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dustin D. Smith &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lacey M. Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Amanda L. (Barry Henke) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Grant M. (Carol) Gonzales &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Samuel B. Adams Brothers-in-law: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Evan Wilson of Grand Junction, CO &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Edward (Pat) Conard of Hoxie, KSThough Bob was born in California, he moved with his family in 1948 
to Hoxie, KS, spending the next 19 years as a Kansan, until the move to 
Illinois in 1966. He graduated from Sheridan Community High School in 
Hoxie, Ks, in 1954, received his BS Degree from Fort Hays State College 
in Hays, KS in 1958 and his MS Degree from Kansas State University in 
Manhattan, KS in 1969.Bob was united in marriage on June 17, 1956 in Hoxie, KS to Shirley 
Lee Conard, the girl that he said he had come all the way from 
California for. Their three daughters, Mardi Kay, Linda Marie, and Julie
 Anne were the recipients of the unwavering love of a Dad who was always
 there for them.Bob was a teacher and coach of football and track for 12 years 
following graduation from college. The first 8 were in Kansas at 
Herington, McPherson, and Hutchinson, and the final four in Illinois, at
 Belleville Township High School West. The ’69 team that finally brought
 “The Bell” back to Belleville was the highlight of his time at West.When he left teaching/coaching in 1970, Bob spent the remainder of 
his time until retirement in the business world in Belleville. He was 
with Marsh Stencil Machine Company and Magna Bank, but the majority of 
his years were spent running his own company, Sales Incentives Plans, 
Inc.Over the years he was an active member of the Belleville community, 
serving as a Ward 4 Alderman for a term and as a board member of a 
number of Belleville entities: Memorial Hospital, the former Women’s 
Crisis Center, the Y.M.C.A. and Lake View Memorial Gardens. He also 
served for a number of years on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis 
Branch Rickey Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and was 
honored with the title of Board Member Emeritus. He was also 
instrumental in planting F.C.A. in the Metro East Area, and served as 
Board President at its inception.Bob was an ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church USA and for over
 50 years, along with his wife, Shirley, was an active participant in 
the ministry and fellowship at First United Presbyterian Church in 
Belleville.Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Metro East Fellowship of Christian Athletes (<a href="http://www.618fca.org">www.618fca.org</a>)Visitation: Visitation from 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian Church in Belleville, IL.Funeral: Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, 
Saturday, November 6, 2021 at First United Presbyterian 
Church-Belleville, with Pastor Rob Dyer officiating. Private family 
interment

Robert W. 'Bob' Samples

Stanley R. Haynes, 90, passed away October 29, 2021, at Country Living of Larned.

He was born February 2, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Frank and Helen Blanton Haynes.

A longtime area resident, he was an electrical contractor and the 
founder of Haynes Electric, Larned where he was currently serving on the
 Board of Directors. He was a member of the Frist Presbyterian Church, 
Building and Trade Board, and the Country Club, all of Larned.

On September 5, 1948, he married Norma J. Snavely at St. Paul Minnesota; she preceded him in death on December 6, 2013.

Survivors include: four sons, Kenneth S. (Patricia) Haynes, Media, 
PA, Bradley R. (Jeanine) Haynes, West Field, IN, Keith R. Haynes, and 
Jim S. (Suzan) Haynes, both of Larned; daughter, Cynthia A. Claussen, 
Springdale, AR; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, 
and three great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Gene 
Haynes; a sister, Phyllis Bethel; and son-in-law Ron Claussen.

Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8th, 
at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith
 Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given too the Larned Country Club or the First 
Presbyterian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Stanley R. Haynes, 90, passed away October 29, 2021, at Country Living of Larned.He was born February 2, 1931, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Frank and Helen Blanton Haynes.A longtime area resident, he was an electrical contractor and the 
founder of Haynes Electric, Larned where he was currently serving on the
 Board of Directors. He was a member of the Frist Presbyterian Church, 
Building and Trade Board, and the Country Club, all of Larned.On September 5, 1948, he married Norma J. Snavely at St. Paul Minnesota; she preceded him in death on December 6, 2013.Survivors include: four sons, Kenneth S. (Patricia) Haynes, Media, 
PA, Bradley R. (Jeanine) Haynes, West Field, IN, Keith R. Haynes, and 
Jim S. (Suzan) Haynes, both of Larned; daughter, Cynthia A. Claussen, 
Springdale, AR; twelve grandchildren, twenty-eight great grandchildren, 
and three great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Gene 
Haynes; a sister, Phyllis Bethel; and son-in-law Ron Claussen.Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 8th, 
at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith
 Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given too the Larned Country Club or the First 
Presbyterian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Stanley R. Haynes

December 23, 1947
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 September 25, 2021

Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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 September 25, 2021 Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Stella Louise McCormick

Wanda M. Stanford, 60, passed away October 26, 2021, at her home in Larned.

She was born October 26, 1964, in Larned, the daughter of Charles and Frances Thomson Stanford.

A longtime area resident, she grew up in Hutchinson, graduating in 
the 1983 class of Hutchinson High School. She was a Licensed Mental 
Health Technician at Larned State Hospital and she enjoyed beading, 
crafting, reading, playing cards, and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan.

She is survived by Mary (Jeanne) Chaffin, Coffeyville, Clayton 
(LeAnne) Chaffin, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and numerous other cousins.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Sonia, and two aunts, Betty Base and Patricia Chaffin.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Wanda M. Stanford, 60, passed away October 26, 2021, at her home in Larned.She was born October 26, 1964, in Larned, the daughter of Charles and Frances Thomson Stanford.A longtime area resident, she grew up in Hutchinson, graduating in 
the 1983 class of Hutchinson High School. She was a Licensed Mental 
Health Technician at Larned State Hospital and she enjoyed beading, 
crafting, reading, playing cards, and was a Kansas City Chiefs fan.She is survived by Mary (Jeanne) Chaffin, Coffeyville, Clayton 
(LeAnne) Chaffin, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and numerous other cousins.She was preceded in death by a sister, Sonia, and two aunts, Betty Base and Patricia Chaffin.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Wanda M. Stanford

Ricky Lynn Klusener, 61, passed away October 31, 2021, during his 
sleep, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 13, 1959, in 
Great Bend, to Richard and Edna (Weiss) Klusener. Rick was the youngest 
of three children, whom his mother lovingly called “Ricky."

After graduating from Great Bend High School, Rick proudly joined and
 served in the United States Air Force. Later in life, he became a truck
 driver out of Hutchinson before he returned to Great Bend, becoming the
 full time care giver to his elderly parents.

Rick was very inquisitive! He loved to talk, ask questions and read. 
Rick spent hours chatting with loved ones. He had a profound interest in
 NASA since childhood and save every correspondence he had ever 
received. “Uncle Buck” was the nickname he jokingly gave himself for his
 nieces and nephew to call him by and he loved them so very much. 
Working on cars or walking his dog Buddy around Veteran’s Memorial Park 
were his favorite past times.

Survivors include, his oldest sister, Sharon Alexander and her 
husband Leon of Temecula, Calif.; his nieces and a nephew. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Linda Jo.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place, and there 
will be no services per his request. His final resting place will be at 
Miramar National Cemetery in California.

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 </figure>Ricky Lynn Klusener, 61, passed away October 31, 2021, during his 
sleep, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 13, 1959, in 
Great Bend, to Richard and Edna (Weiss) Klusener. Rick was the youngest 
of three children, whom his mother lovingly called “Ricky."After graduating from Great Bend High School, Rick proudly joined and
 served in the United States Air Force. Later in life, he became a truck
 driver out of Hutchinson before he returned to Great Bend, becoming the
 full time care giver to his elderly parents.Rick was very inquisitive! He loved to talk, ask questions and read. 
Rick spent hours chatting with loved ones. He had a profound interest in
 NASA since childhood and save every correspondence he had ever 
received. “Uncle Buck” was the nickname he jokingly gave himself for his
 nieces and nephew to call him by and he loved them so very much. 
Working on cars or walking his dog Buddy around Veteran’s Memorial Park 
were his favorite past times.Survivors include, his oldest sister, Sharon Alexander and her 
husband Leon of Temecula, Calif.; his nieces and a nephew. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Linda Jo.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place, and there 
will be no services per his request. His final resting place will be at 
Miramar National Cemetery in California.

Ricky Lynn Klusener

Marsha Eloise McGillivray of Goodland, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.&nbsp;

She was born April 23, 1938 in Sherman Country, the daughter of 
Theodore “Pug” and Elma (Radar) Lohr.&nbsp; Marsha grew up and went to school
 in Kanorado, she graduated from Kanorado High School in 1956.&nbsp; On 
September 23, 1956 she married Garland “Kayo” McGillivray in Baumholder,
 Germany while he was serving in the United States Army.&nbsp; They also 
lived in Liberal, Kansas and Kenai, Alaska before they returned to 
Goodland in 1996.&nbsp; Marsha worked as a bookkeeper for Kenai Schools in 
Alaska along with many other bookkeeping jobs over the years.&nbsp;

Marsha was a member of the United Methodist Church of Goodland.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed playing golf, bridge, sports and spending time with her family 
and friends.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; son, Scott; and 
sisters, Dorothy Mangus, Phyllis Billenwillms and Gladys McBride.&nbsp;

Surviving family includes her sons, Greg (Patricia) McGillivray of 
Franklin, WI and Tod (Shannon) McGillivray of Soldotna, AK; four 
grandchildren: Alex of Tucson, AZ; Tyler, Kodi and Kalyn of Sodotna, AK;
 and her brother Ted (Darlene) Lohr of Castle Rock, CO.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Marsha McGillivray Memorial Fund and 
may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, 
Kansas 67735.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Marsha-McGillivray">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Marsha Eloise McGillivray of Goodland, age 83, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.&nbsp;She was born April 23, 1938 in Sherman Country, the daughter of 
Theodore “Pug” and Elma (Radar) Lohr.&nbsp; Marsha grew up and went to school
 in Kanorado, she graduated from Kanorado High School in 1956.&nbsp; On 
September 23, 1956 she married Garland “Kayo” McGillivray in Baumholder,
 Germany while he was serving in the United States Army.&nbsp; They also 
lived in Liberal, Kansas and Kenai, Alaska before they returned to 
Goodland in 1996.&nbsp; Marsha worked as a bookkeeper for Kenai Schools in 
Alaska along with many other bookkeeping jobs over the years.&nbsp;Marsha was a member of the United Methodist Church of Goodland.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed playing golf, bridge, sports and spending time with her family 
and friends.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her husband; parents; son, Scott; and 
sisters, Dorothy Mangus, Phyllis Billenwillms and Gladys McBride.&nbsp;Surviving family includes her sons, Greg (Patricia) McGillivray of 
Franklin, WI and Tod (Shannon) McGillivray of Soldotna, AK; four 
grandchildren: Alex of Tucson, AZ; Tyler, Kodi and Kalyn of Sodotna, AK;
 and her brother Ted (Darlene) Lohr of Castle Rock, CO.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Marsha McGillivray Memorial Fund and 
may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, 
Kansas 67735.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Marsha-McGillivray">HERE</a> for service details.

Marsha Eloise McGillivray

Georgina Elaine Jordan, 86, was born in Nashville, TN, on September 24, 1935, and died on October 30, 2021, in Garden City, KS. 
Georgina loved playing family games, especially Bingo, and crocheting 
before losing her eyesight. She enjoyed traveling with her husband 
Walter and spending time with all her family and friends. She ended 
every conversation with, “Don’t work too hard, take care of yourself, 
and I love you.” 
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Jordan, Hugoton, KS; 
her sister, Patricia Woodall, Lancaster, PA; brother, Robert Parsons, 
Alexandria, VA and her children; William Jordan and wife Becky, of 
Oakley, KS; Ruthann Thrush and husband Roy, of Branson, MO; Holly 
Lashmet and wife Judy Bryant, of Bartley, NE; Georgina Lochrie and Mary 
Jordan of Hugoton KS. She has 13 wonderful grandchildren: Brandon 
Jordan, Beverly Weiss, Benjamin Jordan, Bryce Jordan, Heather McDaniel, 
Ashley Hampel, Christopher McDaniel, Brittney Lashmet, Jessica Schmidt, 
Ian Lochrie, Robin Hagerman, Shawn Farmer, and Brisa Farmer; and 31 
great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine Victoria Owen and 
Robert Parsons, grandson Christian Farmer, and great-grandson Benjamin 
Steven Jordan. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the
 Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Robert Phillips officiating. Visitation 
will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Garnand
 Funeral Home in Hugoton. Please send condolences to Walter Jordan at 
516 W. 9th St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Memorial contributions may be given 
to Iglesia Bautista El Faro Dominc Republic in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Georgina Elaine Jordan, 86, was born in Nashville, TN, on September 24, 1935, and died on October 30, 2021, in Garden City, KS. 
Georgina loved playing family games, especially Bingo, and crocheting 
before losing her eyesight. She enjoyed traveling with her husband 
Walter and spending time with all her family and friends. She ended 
every conversation with, “Don’t work too hard, take care of yourself, 
and I love you.” 
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Walter Jordan, Hugoton, KS; 
her sister, Patricia Woodall, Lancaster, PA; brother, Robert Parsons, 
Alexandria, VA and her children; William Jordan and wife Becky, of 
Oakley, KS; Ruthann Thrush and husband Roy, of Branson, MO; Holly 
Lashmet and wife Judy Bryant, of Bartley, NE; Georgina Lochrie and Mary 
Jordan of Hugoton KS. She has 13 wonderful grandchildren: Brandon 
Jordan, Beverly Weiss, Benjamin Jordan, Bryce Jordan, Heather McDaniel, 
Ashley Hampel, Christopher McDaniel, Brittney Lashmet, Jessica Schmidt, 
Ian Lochrie, Robin Hagerman, Shawn Farmer, and Brisa Farmer; and 31 
great-grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elaine Victoria Owen and 
Robert Parsons, grandson Christian Farmer, and great-grandson Benjamin 
Steven Jordan. 
Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the
 Hugoton Cemetery with Pastor Robert Phillips officiating. Visitation 
will be from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Garnand
 Funeral Home in Hugoton. Please send condolences to Walter Jordan at 
516 W. 9th St., Hugoton, KS 67951. Memorial contributions may be given 
to Iglesia Bautista El Faro Dominc Republic in care of Garnand Funeral 
Home, 423 S Main, Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Georgina Elaine Jordan

Alex Francis Riedel Jr., age 87, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. Alex was born June 24, 1934, in Ellis to Alex F. and Anna (Glassman) Riedel.&nbsp; Alex graduated from Ellis High School and then served in the US Army. He worked for Midwest Energy for over 35 years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and refurbishing antique furniture. Alex was also a dedicated blood donor for many years. He is survived by two brothers, Paul Riedel and wife Mary of Minneapolis, Kansas and Joe Riedel and wife Kathy of Garden Plain, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Alvin, Fr. Richard, Tony, Ted, Alfred, Elmer and Eugene as well as a sister, Mary Ann Blue. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on Facebook Live. If you want to view online please go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the video will come on live. Memorials are suggested to Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital and Long Term Care. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent to Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Alex Francis Riedel Jr., age 87, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. Alex was born June 24, 1934, in Ellis to Alex F. and Anna (Glassman) Riedel.&nbsp; Alex graduated from Ellis High School and then served in the US Army. He worked for Midwest Energy for over 35 years and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening and refurbishing antique furniture. Alex was also a dedicated blood donor for many years. He is survived by two brothers, Paul Riedel and wife Mary of Minneapolis, Kansas and Joe Riedel and wife Kathy of Garden Plain, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Alvin, Fr. Richard, Tony, Ted, Alfred, Elmer and Eugene as well as a sister, Mary Ann Blue. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, November 5, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will be in the St. Mary's Cemetery. The Funeral Mass may be viewed on Facebook Live. If you want to view online please go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the video will come on live. Memorials are suggested to Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital and Long Term Care. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent to Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Alex Francis Riedel Jr.

Geary Gene Schafer, 80, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Sunday, October 
31, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Geary was born on June 10, 1941, in Milberger, Kansas, the son of 
Elmer and Esther I. (Nuss) Schafer.&nbsp; He grew up in the Milberger, 
Galatia, Russell and Gorham, Kansas area and attended Milberger Rural 
Schools.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Judith Arlene Dumler in 1961.&nbsp; 
From this union Geary and Judith were blessed with raising two children 
Tonya and Terry.&nbsp; Judith preceded him in death on June 28, 1985.&nbsp; Geary 
found love for a second time and was united in marriage to Iris Emma 
Schroeder on October 04, 2001, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Geary worked most 
all his life as a truck driver working in the oilfield industry, Pepsi 
and Abco.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association 
and American Anglers Association.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing and 
collecting aluminum cans.&nbsp; Most of all he loved spending time with his 
wife, kids, grandkids, great grandkids and extended family.

Surviving family include his wife Iris Schafer of the home; daughter 
Tonya Cullen and husband Jeffrey of Gorham, Kansas; son Terry Schafer of
 Salina, Kansas; brother Robert Schafer and sister Roberta Hupfer and 
fiancée Jim Mermis all of Gorham, Kansas; 5 grandkids and 6 great 
grandkids.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, infant son Tracy 
Schafer and granddaughter Jenna Schafer. 

A celebration of Geary’s life 
will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 04, 2021, at the St. 
John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. 
John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 
A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, November 03, 2021, at the mortuary with 
family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.&nbsp; 


Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Geary Gene Schafer, 80, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Sunday, October 
31, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Geary was born on June 10, 1941, in Milberger, Kansas, the son of 
Elmer and Esther I. (Nuss) Schafer.&nbsp; He grew up in the Milberger, 
Galatia, Russell and Gorham, Kansas area and attended Milberger Rural 
Schools.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Judith Arlene Dumler in 1961.&nbsp; 
From this union Geary and Judith were blessed with raising two children 
Tonya and Terry.&nbsp; Judith preceded him in death on June 28, 1985.&nbsp; Geary 
found love for a second time and was united in marriage to Iris Emma 
Schroeder on October 04, 2001, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Geary worked most 
all his life as a truck driver working in the oilfield industry, Pepsi 
and Abco.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of the National Rifle Association 
and American Anglers Association.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing and 
collecting aluminum cans.&nbsp; Most of all he loved spending time with his 
wife, kids, grandkids, great grandkids and extended family.Surviving family include his wife Iris Schafer of the home; daughter 
Tonya Cullen and husband Jeffrey of Gorham, Kansas; son Terry Schafer of
 Salina, Kansas; brother Robert Schafer and sister Roberta Hupfer and 
fiancée Jim Mermis all of Gorham, Kansas; 5 grandkids and 6 great 
grandkids.He was also preceded in death by his parents, infant son Tracy 
Schafer and granddaughter Jenna Schafer. A celebration of Geary’s life 
will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, November 04, 2021, at the St. 
John Lutheran Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. 
John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 
A.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, November 03, 2021, at the mortuary with 
family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Wednesday evening.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Geary Gene Schafer

Terri J. Rather, 65, of Salina, Kansas, died on Saturday, October 30,
 2021, at the Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; God 
blessed Terri with a holy death and took her home to rest in the arms of
 Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead.

God gave to Terri (Pfortmiller) Rather the gift of earthly life on 
February 18, 1956, born to Orville and Loretta (Blank) Pfortmiller in 
Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;God gave her the gift of new life in Christ through 
the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 4, 1956, and she was confirmed in
 this Christian faith on May 17, 1970, at Peace Lutheran Church in 
Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;On May 18, 1991, Terri and Ron Rather were united in 
marriage.

She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina.&nbsp; May our 
Savior, Jesus Christ, who came for us all, give comfort and strength to 
Terri’s family and friends through His promise, “I am the resurrection 
and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and 
whoever lives and believes in me will never die!” (John 11:24-26).

Terri is survived by her father, Orville of Natoma, Kansas; her 
husband, Ron Rather of Salina, Kansas; son Clayton Slipke and wife 
Lindsay of Klamath Falls, Oregon, sister Becky Mangus and husband Gary 
of Winfield, Kansas, brothers Ricky Pfortmiller and wife Joy of Natoma, 
Kansas and Scott Pfortmiller and wife Jennifer of St. John,<a></a> Kansas, and five dearly beloved nieces.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Pfortmiller on August 29th, 2002.

A celebration of Terri’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday,
 November 6, 2021, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Saturday morning, November 6th at the 
church. &nbsp;Terri was passionate about serving in the Lutheran Women’s 
Missionary League. 

The family suggests memorials to the LWML Kansas 
District.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas,
 is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord!

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 </figure>Terri J. Rather, 65, of Salina, Kansas, died on Saturday, October 30,
 2021, at the Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; God 
blessed Terri with a holy death and took her home to rest in the arms of
 Jesus to await the resurrection of the dead.God gave to Terri (Pfortmiller) Rather the gift of earthly life on 
February 18, 1956, born to Orville and Loretta (Blank) Pfortmiller in 
Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;God gave her the gift of new life in Christ through 
the sacrament of Holy Baptism on March 4, 1956, and she was confirmed in
 this Christian faith on May 17, 1970, at Peace Lutheran Church in 
Natoma, Kansas. &nbsp;On May 18, 1991, Terri and Ron Rather were united in 
marriage.She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Salina.&nbsp; May our 
Savior, Jesus Christ, who came for us all, give comfort and strength to 
Terri’s family and friends through His promise, “I am the resurrection 
and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and 
whoever lives and believes in me will never die!” (John 11:24-26).Terri is survived by her father, Orville of Natoma, Kansas; her 
husband, Ron Rather of Salina, Kansas; son Clayton Slipke and wife 
Lindsay of Klamath Falls, Oregon, sister Becky Mangus and husband Gary 
of Winfield, Kansas, brothers Ricky Pfortmiller and wife Joy of Natoma, 
Kansas and Scott Pfortmiller and wife Jennifer of St. John,<a></a> Kansas, and five dearly beloved nieces.She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta Pfortmiller on August 29th, 2002.A celebration of Terri’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday,
 November 6, 2021, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. Saturday morning, November 6th at the 
church. &nbsp;Terri was passionate about serving in the Lutheran Women’s 
Missionary League. The family suggests memorials to the LWML Kansas 
District.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas,
 is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.The Lord gives and the Lord takes away, blessed be the name of the Lord!

Terri J. Rather

Josephine Marie Marshall (Sandi) Kinser, 75, of Concordia, passed 
away peacefully at Park Villa nursing home in Clyde KS on October 22, 
2021. She was born October 1, 1946, in Enid, OK and was adopted at the 
age of nine years by Paul and Josephine Marshall.

She married Jerry Kinser on March 5, 1966, and they were blessed with two daughters: Jolene and Janell.

She graduated from Pratt High School and earned her Bachelor of 
Science in Elementary Education from Ft. Hays State University and her 
master’s degree in library science from Kansas State University. She was
 a life-long educator, teaching in Weskan, Glasco, and Miltonvale 
schools and serving as a district librarian.

She was a leader and volunteer in her community, a member of Delta 
Kappa Gamma, Kansas State Board of Regents, and several other 
professional organizations. She was a faithful servant and member of 
Fellowship Christian Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Josephine 
Marshall; parents-in-law, Joseph and Josephine Kinser; brothers-in-law, 
Tim Kinser and John Stanley; sister-in-law, Kay Reedy.

Survivors: Husband, Jerry Kinser of Clyde; and daughters, Jolene Girard (Patrick) of Clyde; Janell McMillan (Scott) of Topeka.

Grandchildren: Paige Shafferman (Jeff) of Altoona, IA; Stephen 
McMillan (Emmelina) of Meriden, KS; Dorian Fahey (Brett) of Clifton, KS;
 Joseph McMillan (Susan) of Topeka, KS; Elias Girard and Adria Girard of
 Hays, KS; and Scott McMillan of Topeka, KS.

Great-grandchildren: Jack Shafferman, Elizabeth, Danny, and Nova 
McMillan, Evyn and Isla Fahey, Abigail, Thomas, and Clarissa McMillan.

Sister-in-law, Linda Stanley; sister-in-law Janet Morrin (Damon); 
brother-in-law Tom Reedy (Joann); brother-in-law, John Kinser (Kay), 
sister-in-law Mary Kinser-Cressler (Russell); many beloved nieces and 
nephews and friends.

The funeral service will be Friday, November 5, at 11:00 AM at 
Fellowship Christian Church 614 Cedar St, Concordia KS. A private family
 burial will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Park Villa Nursing 
Home, Fellowship Christian Church, or Meadowlark Hospice in care of 
Nutter Mortuary.

For Online Condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com

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 </figure>Josephine Marie Marshall (Sandi) Kinser, 75, of Concordia, passed 
away peacefully at Park Villa nursing home in Clyde KS on October 22, 
2021. She was born October 1, 1946, in Enid, OK and was adopted at the 
age of nine years by Paul and Josephine Marshall.She married Jerry Kinser on March 5, 1966, and they were blessed with two daughters: Jolene and Janell.She graduated from Pratt High School and earned her Bachelor of 
Science in Elementary Education from Ft. Hays State University and her 
master’s degree in library science from Kansas State University. She was
 a life-long educator, teaching in Weskan, Glasco, and Miltonvale 
schools and serving as a district librarian.She was a leader and volunteer in her community, a member of Delta 
Kappa Gamma, Kansas State Board of Regents, and several other 
professional organizations. She was a faithful servant and member of 
Fellowship Christian Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Josephine 
Marshall; parents-in-law, Joseph and Josephine Kinser; brothers-in-law, 
Tim Kinser and John Stanley; sister-in-law, Kay Reedy.Survivors: Husband, Jerry Kinser of Clyde; and daughters, Jolene Girard (Patrick) of Clyde; Janell McMillan (Scott) of Topeka.Grandchildren: Paige Shafferman (Jeff) of Altoona, IA; Stephen 
McMillan (Emmelina) of Meriden, KS; Dorian Fahey (Brett) of Clifton, KS;
 Joseph McMillan (Susan) of Topeka, KS; Elias Girard and Adria Girard of
 Hays, KS; and Scott McMillan of Topeka, KS.Great-grandchildren: Jack Shafferman, Elizabeth, Danny, and Nova 
McMillan, Evyn and Isla Fahey, Abigail, Thomas, and Clarissa McMillan.Sister-in-law, Linda Stanley; sister-in-law Janet Morrin (Damon); 
brother-in-law Tom Reedy (Joann); brother-in-law, John Kinser (Kay), 
sister-in-law Mary Kinser-Cressler (Russell); many beloved nieces and 
nephews and friends.The funeral service will be Friday, November 5, at 11:00 AM at 
Fellowship Christian Church 614 Cedar St, Concordia KS. A private family
 burial will take place at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Park Villa Nursing 
Home, Fellowship Christian Church, or Meadowlark Hospice in care of 
Nutter Mortuary.For Online Condolences, please visit nuttermortuary.com

Josephine (Sandi) Marie Marshall Kinser

Rose Ann, “Rosie” to her family and friends, 91, was welcomed to her 
heavenly home on October 30, 2021.&nbsp; 

“Welcome Home good and faithful 
servant."

She was born September 11, 1930, in the family farmhouse in Stratton, 
NE to Mary (Hulbl) and Bohumel Faimon.&nbsp; She had a&nbsp; strong bond with her 
twin brother Rich and they were intuitive to each other’s needs.&nbsp; Rudy, 
her older brother took Rosie under his wing.&nbsp; He protected her and 
influenced her with the gift of music.&nbsp; Rose loved playing the organ, 
piano and accordion.&nbsp; She freely danced the polka with ease!

Her only sister, Sr. Agatha Faimon, Community of the Holy Spirit, has
 been her dedicated older sister.&nbsp; She has devoted her past years 
tending to Rosie’s needs, which allowed Rosie to remain at home for as 
long as she could.The family is very appreciative for Sr. Agatha’s love 
and compassion.

On April 25th, 1955 Rosie married her sweetheart, Charles Pianalto.&nbsp; 
She was quickly accepted into his Italian family of 16 siblings. Even in
 her last stages of her illness, she would mouth the words to their 
wedding dance, “Blue Skirt Waltz”.

To this union, five children were given as gifts from God.&nbsp; Joe 
(deceased), Tony, Jeanette, Mary Ellen and Ed.&nbsp; At the age of 50, 
Charlie passed away.&nbsp; With the help of God, family and friends, she&nbsp; 
raised and influenced them to become respectful, compassionate and 
loving adults.

Later in life, Rose married Urban Baalman(deceased).

Some of Rose’s most cherished times included weekend family fishing 
adventures, Christmas gatherings , singing around the piano during 
holidays, dancing around&nbsp; in the living room,&nbsp; gardening, painting and 
crafting.&nbsp; Rose enjoyed traveling to Europe with Sr. Agatha. They spent 
time connecting with family in Czechoslovakia, speaking with their 
cousins in Czech and exploring family heritage.&nbsp; Rosie loved hollering 
“Bingo” and playing slots!&nbsp; She enjoyed organizing gatherings and was 
defined as a ‘people lover’.

Prior to the onset of dementia which robbed her&nbsp; body,&nbsp; sight, mind 
and spirit, Rose had a huge personality, smile and generous,&nbsp; humble 
spirit.&nbsp; Her personal integrity, strong determinate will and 
compassionate heart of service were immense.&nbsp; These facts do not begin 
to convey how much she was loved and respected.

This respect for others was evident in the multiple positions she 
held throughout life….. being a loving&nbsp; Christian wife and mother,&nbsp; a 
country school teacher, Boy Scout den leader, Catholic Religious 
Educator,&nbsp; liturgical musician, Pediatric nurse aide , sharing her love 
with nieces and nephews along with leading the senior Catholics in 
Harvest House were just a few of her ways to live discipleship.

Rosie’s strong faith in God helped her survive many heartaches, 
losses and struggles. Those that have departed ahead of her include: 
Charlie, Urb, her parents, brothers Rich and Rudy,&nbsp; son Joe along with 
his family,&nbsp; Shirley,&nbsp; Anne and Jennifer and a host of family and&nbsp; 
friends.

Survivors that will miss her immensely include:&nbsp; her sister, Sr. 
Agatha Faimon, daughters Mary Ellen and Jeanette Hermes (Bill),&nbsp; sons 
Tony (Wanda) , Ed (Sheila) , grandchildren, great grand-children along 
with nieces, nephews and in-laws.&nbsp; May her spirit live on through them.

Her family wishes to thank all those near and far who have assisted 
through this journey.&nbsp; May God bless you for all your prayers, loving 
words, notes, care, presence and support&nbsp; during Rosie’s illness.&nbsp; Your 
compassion has not gone unnoticed.&nbsp; We truly appreciate all that you 
have done.

Please remember Rose with memorials to Community of the Holy Spirit, 
San Diego, CA (to go toward the care of Sr. Agatha), or to Holy Cross 
Catholic School, Hutchinson KS.

Parish Rosary - Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at&nbsp; 10:30am followed by
 Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, both at the Church of the Holy 
Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson KS. Burial will follow at 11:00 am 
Thursday, November 4th , 2021, in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood KS.&nbsp; 
Friends may call from 1-8, Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, at Elliot 
Mortuary.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635788624307.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rose Ann, “Rosie” to her family and friends, 91, was welcomed to her 
heavenly home on October 30, 2021.&nbsp; “Welcome Home good and faithful 
servant."She was born September 11, 1930, in the family farmhouse in Stratton, 
NE to Mary (Hulbl) and Bohumel Faimon.&nbsp; She had a&nbsp; strong bond with her 
twin brother Rich and they were intuitive to each other’s needs.&nbsp; Rudy, 
her older brother took Rosie under his wing.&nbsp; He protected her and 
influenced her with the gift of music.&nbsp; Rose loved playing the organ, 
piano and accordion.&nbsp; She freely danced the polka with ease!Her only sister, Sr. Agatha Faimon, Community of the Holy Spirit, has
 been her dedicated older sister.&nbsp; She has devoted her past years 
tending to Rosie’s needs, which allowed Rosie to remain at home for as 
long as she could.The family is very appreciative for Sr. Agatha’s love 
and compassion.On April 25th, 1955 Rosie married her sweetheart, Charles Pianalto.&nbsp; 
She was quickly accepted into his Italian family of 16 siblings. Even in
 her last stages of her illness, she would mouth the words to their 
wedding dance, “Blue Skirt Waltz”.To this union, five children were given as gifts from God.&nbsp; Joe 
(deceased), Tony, Jeanette, Mary Ellen and Ed.&nbsp; At the age of 50, 
Charlie passed away.&nbsp; With the help of God, family and friends, she&nbsp; 
raised and influenced them to become respectful, compassionate and 
loving adults.Later in life, Rose married Urban Baalman(deceased).Some of Rose’s most cherished times included weekend family fishing 
adventures, Christmas gatherings , singing around the piano during 
holidays, dancing around&nbsp; in the living room,&nbsp; gardening, painting and 
crafting.&nbsp; Rose enjoyed traveling to Europe with Sr. Agatha. They spent 
time connecting with family in Czechoslovakia, speaking with their 
cousins in Czech and exploring family heritage.&nbsp; Rosie loved hollering 
“Bingo” and playing slots!&nbsp; She enjoyed organizing gatherings and was 
defined as a ‘people lover’.Prior to the onset of dementia which robbed her&nbsp; body,&nbsp; sight, mind 
and spirit, Rose had a huge personality, smile and generous,&nbsp; humble 
spirit.&nbsp; Her personal integrity, strong determinate will and 
compassionate heart of service were immense.&nbsp; These facts do not begin 
to convey how much she was loved and respected.This respect for others was evident in the multiple positions she 
held throughout life….. being a loving&nbsp; Christian wife and mother,&nbsp; a 
country school teacher, Boy Scout den leader, Catholic Religious 
Educator,&nbsp; liturgical musician, Pediatric nurse aide , sharing her love 
with nieces and nephews along with leading the senior Catholics in 
Harvest House were just a few of her ways to live discipleship.Rosie’s strong faith in God helped her survive many heartaches, 
losses and struggles. Those that have departed ahead of her include: 
Charlie, Urb, her parents, brothers Rich and Rudy,&nbsp; son Joe along with 
his family,&nbsp; Shirley,&nbsp; Anne and Jennifer and a host of family and&nbsp; 
friends.Survivors that will miss her immensely include:&nbsp; her sister, Sr. 
Agatha Faimon, daughters Mary Ellen and Jeanette Hermes (Bill),&nbsp; sons 
Tony (Wanda) , Ed (Sheila) , grandchildren, great grand-children along 
with nieces, nephews and in-laws.&nbsp; May her spirit live on through them.Her family wishes to thank all those near and far who have assisted 
through this journey.&nbsp; May God bless you for all your prayers, loving 
words, notes, care, presence and support&nbsp; during Rosie’s illness.&nbsp; Your 
compassion has not gone unnoticed.&nbsp; We truly appreciate all that you 
have done.Please remember Rose with memorials to Community of the Holy Spirit, 
San Diego, CA (to go toward the care of Sr. Agatha), or to Holy Cross 
Catholic School, Hutchinson KS.Parish Rosary - Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at&nbsp; 10:30am followed by
 Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am, both at the Church of the Holy 
Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson KS. Burial will follow at 11:00 am 
Thursday, November 4th , 2021, in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood KS.&nbsp; 
Friends may call from 1-8, Tuesday, November 2nd, 2021, at Elliot 
Mortuary.

Rose Pianalto

The Rev. James E. Baker, 84, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays.  Father Jim was born on April 4, 1937, in Erie, 
PA, where he grew up the second of three sons born to Robert and 
Genevieve Baker.  He completed grade school at St. George School in Erie
 in June of 1951. 

On September 14, 1951, he entered the Pontifical 
College Josephinum at Columbus, Ohio where he completed high school, 
college and four years of graduate school in theology. He was ordained 
to the priesthood for the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City in St. 
Thuribius Chapel at the Josephinum on May 25, 1963 by Archbishop Egidio 
Vaggnozzi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States at the time. Father 
Jim’s first priestly assignment was assistant at St. Anthony Church, 
Liberal (1963-1965); subsequently assistant at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 
Dodge City (1965-1969); assistant at St. John the Evangelist, Hoisington
 (1969-1970). Father Jim was appointed to his first pastorate at St. 
Helen, Hugoton and St. Alphonsus, Satanta in 1970 and he served there 
until 1980 when be became pastor of St John the Evangelist, Hoisington 
(1980-1984). 
At the request of Bishop Stanley G. Schlarman, in August 1984 Father 
Baker entered graduate school in Canon Law at St. Paul University, 
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. After receiving a licentiate degree in June 
1986 Father Jim returned to the diocese where he served as Chancellor 
and later as Vicar General until October 1990. While assigned to the 
Chancery Office Father Jim also served as pastor at Immaculate Heart of 
Mary, Windthorst along with St. George, Bucklin and St Joseph, 
Greensburg (1986-1990). For a few months (Jan-May, 1990) he also served
 as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary’s, Hodgeman County. 
In October 1990, primarily to be closer to his seriously ill parents, 
Father Baker accepted an assignment as Associate Vicar at Our Lady of 
Lourdes Parish, Dunedin, Florida. His father died November 22, 1990 and
 his mother died April 13, 1991 and Father Jim returned to the Diocese 
of Dodge City where he was appointed Judicial Vicar for the Diocese and 
also served very briefly (April-June 1991) as Parochial Vicar at Sacred 
Heart Cathedral before being assigned as pastor at Holy Rosary, Medicine
 Lodge and St. John, Kiowa (1991-1993). He was appointed pastor at St. 
Lawrence, Jetmore, St. Anthony, Hanston and Holy Rosary, Burdett 
(1993-1997). He was appointed pastor of St. Mary, Garden City 
(1997-2006). He also served as priest supervisor at St. Alphonsus, 
Satanta (2002-2006). Father Jim retired from being the Judicial Vicar 
of the Diocese and pastor of St. Mary’s effective November 20, 2006. In
 retirement he continued to serve as judge on the Diocesan Tribunal as 
well as a judge on the Tribunal of the Archdiocese for the Military 
Services, USA, Washington, D.C. 
Not only was Father Baker privileged to serve the Church as a Priest and
 Canon Lawyer he also served the youth of Southwest Kansas by his 
activity in Santa Fe Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. He began his
 volunteer work in scouting in 1963, serving as the treasurer of the 
newly formed Pack 47, sponsored by St. Anthony Church in Liberal. In 
February 1971 he became scoutmaster of Troop 188, at Rotary sponsored 
troop in Hugoton. Over the years he has served as District Chairman in 
all three districts of the council: (Cimarron River, Liberal, High 
Plains, Dodge City and Buffalo Range, Garden City). On November 15, 
1975 he received the District Award of Merit. Having completed the 
national requirements of Woodbadge Courses, NC-129 as a member of the 
Owl Patrol, he served on the staff of many other Woodbadge courses and 
in 1994 he was asked to serve as Scoutmaster of Woodbadge Course C 11 
L-94. He also served on the Executive Board of the Santa Fe Trail 
Council beginning in 1972. On January 20, 1980 the Diocese of Dodge 
City presented him with the St. George Award. On March 7, 1981 the 
Council presented him with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a 
Boy Scouts of America Council can give a volunteer scouter. 
Father Jim loved to travel. He has vacationed in all 50 states and the 
District of Columbia, his favorite being the coast of Oregon and the 
coast of Maine and the state of Alaska. He traveled to Europe twice, 
concentrating the first time on Austria and second on Italy (Rome). He 
was in Canada many times, living there for two years (1984-1986). He 
spent many most enjoyable times at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch, 
Walsenburg, Colorado and went every summer for a week or more to 
Southwest Colorado in the Durango area. He also enjoyed many cruises to
 Mexico, Alaska, through the Panama Canal, the Mexican Riviera and 
Hawaii. In retirement Father Jim enjoyed his work at Garnand Funeral 
Home in Garden City as a driver and evening attendant. 
He is survived by 2 Sisters-In-Law- Barbara Baker of Fredericksburg, VA
 and Patricia Baker of Edinboro, PA, 5 Nephews- Robert, Michael, James, 
Mark &amp; Joseph, 2 Nieces- Kathleen and Dr. Christina Marie, and 6 
Grand Nieces and 5 Grand Nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents and 2 Brothers- Robert Baker and Dr. Ronald Baker. 
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Thursday and Funeral Mass will be at 
10:30 AM Friday both at St Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. 
Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call
 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 P M Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City.

Memorials are suggested to St Mary Catholic Church or Santa Fe 
Trail Council BSA in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be 
posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Rev. James E. Baker, 84, died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays. Father Jim was born on April 4, 1937, in Erie, 
PA, where he grew up the second of three sons born to Robert and 
Genevieve Baker. He completed grade school at St. George School in Erie
 in June of 1951. On September 14, 1951, he entered the Pontifical 
College Josephinum at Columbus, Ohio where he completed high school, 
college and four years of graduate school in theology. He was ordained 
to the priesthood for the Catholic Diocese of Dodge City in St. 
Thuribius Chapel at the Josephinum on May 25, 1963 by Archbishop Egidio 
Vaggnozzi, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States at the time. Father 
Jim’s first priestly assignment was assistant at St. Anthony Church, 
Liberal (1963-1965); subsequently assistant at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 
Dodge City (1965-1969); assistant at St. John the Evangelist, Hoisington
 (1969-1970). Father Jim was appointed to his first pastorate at St. 
Helen, Hugoton and St. Alphonsus, Satanta in 1970 and he served there 
until 1980 when be became pastor of St John the Evangelist, Hoisington 
(1980-1984). 
At the request of Bishop Stanley G. Schlarman, in August 1984 Father 
Baker entered graduate school in Canon Law at St. Paul University, 
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. After receiving a licentiate degree in June 
1986 Father Jim returned to the diocese where he served as Chancellor 
and later as Vicar General until October 1990. While assigned to the 
Chancery Office Father Jim also served as pastor at Immaculate Heart of 
Mary, Windthorst along with St. George, Bucklin and St Joseph, 
Greensburg (1986-1990). For a few months (Jan-May, 1990) he also served
 as Temporary Administrator of St. Mary’s, Hodgeman County. 
In October 1990, primarily to be closer to his seriously ill parents, 
Father Baker accepted an assignment as Associate Vicar at Our Lady of 
Lourdes Parish, Dunedin, Florida. His father died November 22, 1990 and
 his mother died April 13, 1991 and Father Jim returned to the Diocese 
of Dodge City where he was appointed Judicial Vicar for the Diocese and 
also served very briefly (April-June 1991) as Parochial Vicar at Sacred 
Heart Cathedral before being assigned as pastor at Holy Rosary, Medicine
 Lodge and St. John, Kiowa (1991-1993). He was appointed pastor at St. 
Lawrence, Jetmore, St. Anthony, Hanston and Holy Rosary, Burdett 
(1993-1997). He was appointed pastor of St. Mary, Garden City 
(1997-2006). He also served as priest supervisor at St. Alphonsus, 
Satanta (2002-2006). Father Jim retired from being the Judicial Vicar 
of the Diocese and pastor of St. Mary’s effective November 20, 2006. In
 retirement he continued to serve as judge on the Diocesan Tribunal as 
well as a judge on the Tribunal of the Archdiocese for the Military 
Services, USA, Washington, D.C. 
Not only was Father Baker privileged to serve the Church as a Priest and
 Canon Lawyer he also served the youth of Southwest Kansas by his 
activity in Santa Fe Trail Council, Boy Scouts of America. He began his
 volunteer work in scouting in 1963, serving as the treasurer of the 
newly formed Pack 47, sponsored by St. Anthony Church in Liberal. In 
February 1971 he became scoutmaster of Troop 188, at Rotary sponsored 
troop in Hugoton. Over the years he has served as District Chairman in 
all three districts of the council: (Cimarron River, Liberal, High 
Plains, Dodge City and Buffalo Range, Garden City). On November 15, 
1975 he received the District Award of Merit. Having completed the 
national requirements of Woodbadge Courses, NC-129 as a member of the 
Owl Patrol, he served on the staff of many other Woodbadge courses and 
in 1994 he was asked to serve as Scoutmaster of Woodbadge Course C 11 
L-94. He also served on the Executive Board of the Santa Fe Trail 
Council beginning in 1972. On January 20, 1980 the Diocese of Dodge 
City presented him with the St. George Award. On March 7, 1981 the 
Council presented him with the Silver Beaver Award, the highest award a 
Boy Scouts of America Council can give a volunteer scouter. 
Father Jim loved to travel. He has vacationed in all 50 states and the 
District of Columbia, his favorite being the coast of Oregon and the 
coast of Maine and the state of Alaska. He traveled to Europe twice, 
concentrating the first time on Austria and second on Italy (Rome). He 
was in Canada many times, living there for two years (1984-1986). He 
spent many most enjoyable times at Spanish Peaks Scout Ranch, 
Walsenburg, Colorado and went every summer for a week or more to 
Southwest Colorado in the Durango area. He also enjoyed many cruises to
 Mexico, Alaska, through the Panama Canal, the Mexican Riviera and 
Hawaii. In retirement Father Jim enjoyed his work at Garnand Funeral 
Home in Garden City as a driver and evening attendant. 
He is survived by 2 Sisters-In-Law- Barbara Baker of Fredericksburg, VA
 and Patricia Baker of Edinboro, PA, 5 Nephews- Robert, Michael, James, 
Mark &amp; Joseph, 2 Nieces- Kathleen and Dr. Christina Marie, and 6 
Grand Nieces and 5 Grand Nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents and 2 Brothers- Robert Baker and Dr. Ronald Baker. 
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Thursday and Funeral Mass will be at 
10:30 AM Friday both at St Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. 
Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call
 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 P M Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City. Memorials are suggested to St Mary Catholic Church or Santa Fe 
Trail Council BSA in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be 
posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

The Rev. James E. Baker

J. Russell Jennings, 66, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home
 in Lakin. He was born on May 23, 1955 at Buffalo, New York the son of 
James P. &amp; Jeanne (Beiber) Jennings. He married Judy Besecker on 
May 25, 1980 in McPherson, Kansas. 
Russ graduated from Tonawanda, New York High School and the Spartan 
School of Aeronautics at Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to work at the 
Stanton County airport in Johnson as a mechanic and pilot. In 1977 he 
was a Graduate of General Law Enforcement Officer Training &amp; Police 
Management from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson
 and became a Deputy Sheriff and later Undersheriff for the Kearny 
County Sheriff Department in Lakin. 
In 1981 he attended the University of Nevada at Reno National Judicial 
College and was a Graduate in Limited Jurisdiction General, Alcohol 
Drugs and the Courts, Contracts and Damages. He became the District 
Magistrate Judge for the State of Kansas-Judicial Branch for Kearny 
County District Court. He took classes at Garden City Community College
 and then graduated from Friends University in Wichita with his Bachelor
 of Science Undergraduate Degree with highest honors in Human Resource 
Management. At this time he became the Director for the Southwest 
Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Garden City. 
In 2011 he accepted the position of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice for
 the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority under Governors Kathleen Sebelius
 and Mark Parkinson. In the election of 2012, he was elected as State 
Representative of the 122nd District and currently was serving his 5th 
term. Russ was well known for his work on corrections and juvenile 
justice issues and has been the Chair of the House Corrections Committee
 for the last 3 sessions. During this time, he also has been a Contract
 Consultant for Performance-based Standards of Braintree, Massachusetts. 
Russ was involved in local and state boards and committees starting in 
1979 as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Kansas Peace Officers 
Association. He served 3 years as an Appointee of the Kansas 
Corrections Ombudsman Board, 13 years as Legislative Committee Chairman,
 Education Committee Chairman and later Vice-President and President of 
the Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association. For 11 years he was a
 Criminal Justice Advisory Board Member at Garden City Community College
 and 2 years as Juvenile Justice Committee Chairman and member of the 
Kansas Corrections Association. In 1996 he was appointed by Chief 
Justice Kay McFarland as a member of the Juvenile Intake and Assessment 
Advisory Committee for the Kansas Supreme Court. 
He served 8 years on the Lakin City Council from 1997 to 2005. In 1997 
Governor Bill Graves appointed him as a Board Member of both the Kansas 
Advisory 
Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency and the Kansas Youth Authority Board. 
Russ became very involved with Leadership Kansas through the Kansas 
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was a 1998 Graduate of the program.
 From 2002 to 2009, he served as State Program Director, Board of 
Trustees member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 
He also served the State of Kansas as a board member of the Kansas Sex 
Offender Policy Board, Kansas Substance Abuse Policy Board and Kansas 
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. He served as a board member of 
the Criminal Justice Advisory Board at Washburn University. 
Russ was the 2009 Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award honoree
 of the Kansas Children’s Service League, the 2009 Outstanding 
Administrator Award honoree of the Council of Juvenile Corrections 
Administrators. In 2010 he was named Kansas Alumnus of the Year for 
Leadership Kansas. 
When he wasn’t working, he spent time at his beloved lake house at 
Kanopolis Lake fishing and spending quality time with his family. Russ 
also enjoyed spending countless hours tending to his lawn to ensure it 
was in pristine condition. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Jennings, 2 Sons- Joseph Jennings of 
Topeka, James Jennings of Lakin, 2 Daughters- Julie Jennings of Kansas 
City, Missouri and Jodie (Jennings) Werth and husband Leighton Werth of 
Hays, 2 Brothers- James P. Jennings II of Bellevue, Washington and Carl 
E. Jennings of Buffalo, New York and 2 Grandsons- Carter Werth and Wyatt
 Werth both of Hays. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 6 at United 
Methodist Church in Lakin with Rev Rita Stockton officiating. The 
service will be livestreamed on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. 
 Following the service there will be a reception and lunch at the 4-H 
Building at the Kearny County Fairgrounds. A private burial will be in 
Lakin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to PBS Education and Employment
 Foundation (Performance Base Standard) or Western Kansas Child Advocacy
 Center both in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted
 at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1635776486597.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>J. Russell Jennings, 66, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home
 in Lakin. He was born on May 23, 1955 at Buffalo, New York the son of 
James P. &amp; Jeanne (Beiber) Jennings. He married Judy Besecker on 
May 25, 1980 in McPherson, Kansas. 
Russ graduated from Tonawanda, New York High School and the Spartan 
School of Aeronautics at Tulsa, Oklahoma. He went to work at the 
Stanton County airport in Johnson as a mechanic and pilot. In 1977 he 
was a Graduate of General Law Enforcement Officer Training &amp; Police 
Management from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center in Hutchinson
 and became a Deputy Sheriff and later Undersheriff for the Kearny 
County Sheriff Department in Lakin. 
In 1981 he attended the University of Nevada at Reno National Judicial 
College and was a Graduate in Limited Jurisdiction General, Alcohol 
Drugs and the Courts, Contracts and Damages. He became the District 
Magistrate Judge for the State of Kansas-Judicial Branch for Kearny 
County District Court. He took classes at Garden City Community College
 and then graduated from Friends University in Wichita with his Bachelor
 of Science Undergraduate Degree with highest honors in Human Resource 
Management. At this time he became the Director for the Southwest 
Kansas Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Garden City. 
In 2011 he accepted the position of Commissioner of Juvenile Justice for
 the Kansas Juvenile Justice Authority under Governors Kathleen Sebelius
 and Mark Parkinson. In the election of 2012, he was elected as State 
Representative of the 122nd District and currently was serving his 5th 
term. Russ was well known for his work on corrections and juvenile 
justice issues and has been the Chair of the House Corrections Committee
 for the last 3 sessions. During this time, he also has been a Contract
 Consultant for Performance-based Standards of Braintree, Massachusetts. 
Russ was involved in local and state boards and committees starting in 
1979 as a Member of the Board of Governors of the Kansas Peace Officers 
Association. He served 3 years as an Appointee of the Kansas 
Corrections Ombudsman Board, 13 years as Legislative Committee Chairman,
 Education Committee Chairman and later Vice-President and President of 
the Kansas District Magistrate Judges Association. For 11 years he was a
 Criminal Justice Advisory Board Member at Garden City Community College
 and 2 years as Juvenile Justice Committee Chairman and member of the 
Kansas Corrections Association. In 1996 he was appointed by Chief 
Justice Kay McFarland as a member of the Juvenile Intake and Assessment 
Advisory Committee for the Kansas Supreme Court. 
He served 8 years on the Lakin City Council from 1997 to 2005. In 1997 
Governor Bill Graves appointed him as a Board Member of both the Kansas 
Advisory 
Group on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency and the Kansas Youth Authority Board. 
Russ became very involved with Leadership Kansas through the Kansas 
Chamber of Commerce and Industry and was a 1998 Graduate of the program.
 From 2002 to 2009, he served as State Program Director, Board of 
Trustees member and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 
He also served the State of Kansas as a board member of the Kansas Sex 
Offender Policy Board, Kansas Substance Abuse Policy Board and Kansas 
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. He served as a board member of 
the Criminal Justice Advisory Board at Washburn University. 
Russ was the 2009 Distinguished Service to Kansas Children Award honoree
 of the Kansas Children’s Service League, the 2009 Outstanding 
Administrator Award honoree of the Council of Juvenile Corrections 
Administrators. In 2010 he was named Kansas Alumnus of the Year for 
Leadership Kansas. 
When he wasn’t working, he spent time at his beloved lake house at 
Kanopolis Lake fishing and spending quality time with his family. Russ 
also enjoyed spending countless hours tending to his lawn to ensure it 
was in pristine condition. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Jennings, 2 Sons- Joseph Jennings of 
Topeka, James Jennings of Lakin, 2 Daughters- Julie Jennings of Kansas 
City, Missouri and Jodie (Jennings) Werth and husband Leighton Werth of 
Hays, 2 Brothers- James P. Jennings II of Bellevue, Washington and Carl 
E. Jennings of Buffalo, New York and 2 Grandsons- Carter Werth and Wyatt
 Werth both of Hays. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, November 6 at United 
Methodist Church in Lakin with Rev Rita Stockton officiating. The 
service will be livestreamed on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. 
 Following the service there will be a reception and lunch at the 4-H 
Building at the Kearny County Fairgrounds. A private burial will be in 
Lakin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to PBS Education and Employment
 Foundation (Performance Base Standard) or Western Kansas Child Advocacy
 Center both in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted
 at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

J. Russell Jennings

Karlynn Yanke, age 85, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. 

 Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney.

Karlynn Yanke, age 85, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney.

Karlynn Yanke

Carl Henry Hoelscher, 95, of Bushton, Kansas, passed away October 29, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. 

He was born July 21, 1926, in rural Chase, Kansas, the son of Homer David and Lydia Anna Mehl Hoelscher. Carl graduated from Bushton Rural High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He has farmed in the Bushton area since 1951. Carl was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton and Gideons International. 

Carl enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. On November 12, 1950, Carl was united in marriage with Velma L. Cruth in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1981. On November 23, 1985, Carl was united in marriage with Helene Clark Appel in Bushton. She preceded him in death on August 10, 1998. 

On August 14, 1999, Carl was united in marriage with Lois Doughty Biehler Behnke in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2010. Carl is also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Carlene “Patti” Hoelscher Rolfs; two brothers, Verl and Alvin Hoelscher; and two brothers-in-law, William “Bill” Frees and Jim Fredrickson. 

Carl is survived by daughter, Margie John and husband Robert of Bushton, and children, Jessica Sullivan and husband Jesse of Colorado Springs, CO, Matthew John and wife Emily of Lexington, KY, and their children, Betsy and Lena, and Jenni Stringham and husband Liam of Hays, KS and their son, Jonathan; son-in-law, Scott Rolfs and wife Toni of Bushton, and children, Justin Rolfs and wife Stephanie of Colorado Springs, CO, and Monte Rolfs and wife Melissa of Lorraine, KS, and their children, Cassidy and Caroline; son, Don Hoelscher and wife Joy of Bushton, and children, Micah Hoelscher and wife Becca of Newton, KS, and their children, Eli, Chloe, Blake and Jase; Andrew Hoelscher and wife Courtney of Newton, KS, and their children, Addi, Hannah, Kate, Mia, and twin girls expected in the new year, Laura Neff and husband Judah of McPherson, KS and their children, Isaac and Amelia; two sisters, Roberta Frees of Lyons and Annabel Fredrickson of Topeka, KS; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hoelscher of Derby, KS; seven step-children; twenty step-grandchildren; and thirty- four step-great-grandchildren. 

Visitation will be from 12:00 until 4:00 P.M., Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons and 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., at Salem United Methodist Church with family present. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton, with Pastor Tom Reazin officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem United Methodist Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. 

Memorials may be given to Salem United Methodist Church, Gideons International, or Isaac Neff Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Carl Henry Hoelscher, 95, of Bushton, Kansas, passed away October 29, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1926, in rural Chase, Kansas, the son of Homer David and Lydia Anna Mehl Hoelscher. Carl graduated from Bushton Rural High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He has farmed in the Bushton area since 1951. Carl was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton and Gideons International. Carl enjoyed reading and spending time with his family. On November 12, 1950, Carl was united in marriage with Velma L. Cruth in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 26, 1981. On November 23, 1985, Carl was united in marriage with Helene Clark Appel in Bushton. She preceded him in death on August 10, 1998. On August 14, 1999, Carl was united in marriage with Lois Doughty Biehler Behnke in Bushton. She preceded him in death on July 29, 2010. Carl is also preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patricia Carlene “Patti” Hoelscher Rolfs; two brothers, Verl and Alvin Hoelscher; and two brothers-in-law, William “Bill” Frees and Jim Fredrickson. Carl is survived by daughter, Margie John and husband Robert of Bushton, and children, Jessica Sullivan and husband Jesse of Colorado Springs, CO, Matthew John and wife Emily of Lexington, KY, and their children, Betsy and Lena, and Jenni Stringham and husband Liam of Hays, KS and their son, Jonathan; son-in-law, Scott Rolfs and wife Toni of Bushton, and children, Justin Rolfs and wife Stephanie of Colorado Springs, CO, and Monte Rolfs and wife Melissa of Lorraine, KS, and their children, Cassidy and Caroline; son, Don Hoelscher and wife Joy of Bushton, and children, Micah Hoelscher and wife Becca of Newton, KS, and their children, Eli, Chloe, Blake and Jase; Andrew Hoelscher and wife Courtney of Newton, KS, and their children, Addi, Hannah, Kate, Mia, and twin girls expected in the new year, Laura Neff and husband Judah of McPherson, KS and their children, Isaac and Amelia; two sisters, Roberta Frees of Lyons and Annabel Fredrickson of Topeka, KS; sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hoelscher of Derby, KS; seven step-children; twenty step-grandchildren; and thirty- four step-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 12:00 until 4:00 P.M., Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons and 6:00 until 8:00 P.M., at Salem United Methodist Church with family present. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Salem United Methodist Church, rural Bushton, with Pastor Tom Reazin officiating. Burial will follow at the Salem United Methodist Cemetery with military honors by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials may be given to Salem United Methodist Church, Gideons International, or Isaac Neff Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Carl Henry Hoelscher

Stephen Edward Hart, 75, died October 30, 2021, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born November 28, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, 
the son of James Michael and Cecilia (Sack) Hart.&nbsp; Stephen graduated 
from St. Joseph Acadamy of Hays, and then went on to earn his bachelors 
and masters degree from Wichita State University.

Stephen was in education for 30 years. He taught K-5th 
grade and was a school adminstrator and principle for the Diocese of 
Wichita. He then went on to teach in Marion, Kansas, where he taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th
 grades.&nbsp; Later he worked for the American Milk Production Inc. of 
Hillsboro and was an office manager for Pratt Well, Pratt, Kansas.

He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Russell,
 Kansas, and the Knights of Columbus Council. Stephen put many happy 
miles on his treasured Harley trike often riding in Toy Runs and with 
clubs.&nbsp; He was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed target shooting, loved doing
 yard work and was very particular with it’s care, and loved to draw. He
 was also considered the Clark Griswald of christmas lights. Stephen’s 
famous quote was “The one that eats the fastest gets the mostest!” This 
was true in his love of fried chicken.

He is survived by his wife of sixteen years, Mary Hart of the home; 
daughter, Lisa Sewell and husband Eric of Trinity, Florida; son, John 
Hart of Houston, Texas; stepchildren, Cody Roach of Russell, Brandon 
Roach of Great Bend, Shiloh Roach and wife Krystal of Russell, Chelsie 
Link and husband Shane of Great Bend; sister, Barbara Janzing of Bel 
Aire; brother, Joe Hart and wife Kathy of Amarrillo, Texas, Delia Hart 
of Ocarver, Washington; sisters-in-law, Shawna Shadduck and husband 
Kelly of Beaver, Michelle Root and husband Steve of Great Bend; 
brothers-in-law, Everett Hoeffner and wife Davina of Dallas, Texas and 
Dennis Krawetzke of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Trevor Hart,
 Kyle &amp; Justin Sewell; and nine step grandchildren, Cheyenne Roach, 
Annabelle and Alyssa Roach, Aiden, Andy and Reagan Roach, Rylee Rupp, 
Koby and Jamison Link; and his beloved dogs, Hunter, Teddy, and Harley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Hart, sister,
 MaryAnn Huslig and husband Erving, and parents-in-law, Sonny Hoeffner 
and wife Juanita, brother-in-law, Bernard Janzing and sister-in-law, 
Carolyn Krawetzke.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Family will greet 
friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin 
at 7 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial 
will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist
 Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP and 
Father Michael Elan. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, 
Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Russell County Shelter, Golden Belt 
Humane Society or Chasing Tails in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Stephen Edward Hart, 75, died October 30, 2021, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born November 28, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, 
the son of James Michael and Cecilia (Sack) Hart.&nbsp; Stephen graduated 
from St. Joseph Acadamy of Hays, and then went on to earn his bachelors 
and masters degree from Wichita State University.Stephen was in education for 30 years. He taught K-5th 
grade and was a school adminstrator and principle for the Diocese of 
Wichita. He then went on to teach in Marion, Kansas, where he taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th
 grades.&nbsp; Later he worked for the American Milk Production Inc. of 
Hillsboro and was an office manager for Pratt Well, Pratt, Kansas.He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Russell,
 Kansas, and the Knights of Columbus Council. Stephen put many happy 
miles on his treasured Harley trike often riding in Toy Runs and with 
clubs.&nbsp; He was a gun enthusiast and enjoyed target shooting, loved doing
 yard work and was very particular with it’s care, and loved to draw. He
 was also considered the Clark Griswald of christmas lights. Stephen’s 
famous quote was “The one that eats the fastest gets the mostest!” This 
was true in his love of fried chicken.He is survived by his wife of sixteen years, Mary Hart of the home; 
daughter, Lisa Sewell and husband Eric of Trinity, Florida; son, John 
Hart of Houston, Texas; stepchildren, Cody Roach of Russell, Brandon 
Roach of Great Bend, Shiloh Roach and wife Krystal of Russell, Chelsie 
Link and husband Shane of Great Bend; sister, Barbara Janzing of Bel 
Aire; brother, Joe Hart and wife Kathy of Amarrillo, Texas, Delia Hart 
of Ocarver, Washington; sisters-in-law, Shawna Shadduck and husband 
Kelly of Beaver, Michelle Root and husband Steve of Great Bend; 
brothers-in-law, Everett Hoeffner and wife Davina of Dallas, Texas and 
Dennis Krawetzke of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Trevor Hart,
 Kyle &amp; Justin Sewell; and nine step grandchildren, Cheyenne Roach, 
Annabelle and Alyssa Roach, Aiden, Andy and Reagan Roach, Rylee Rupp, 
Koby and Jamison Link; and his beloved dogs, Hunter, Teddy, and Harley.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, James Hart, sister,
 MaryAnn Huslig and husband Erving, and parents-in-law, Sonny Hoeffner 
and wife Juanita, brother-in-law, Bernard Janzing and sister-in-law, 
Carolyn Krawetzke.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday. Family will greet 
friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin 
at 7 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial 
will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist
 Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP and 
Father Michael Elan. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, 
Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Russell County Shelter, Golden Belt 
Humane Society or Chasing Tails in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Stephen Edward Hart

Carolyn
 M. (Windholz) Pfannenstiel, age 75, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 
the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 
26, 1945, in Hays, Kansas to Otto and Blanche (Weber) Windholz.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

She had a love for fashion which led her to a career in the clothing 
industry as manager and buyer for many years, retiring in 2011.&nbsp; Carolyn
 grew up in Victoria, Kansas and attended Victoria High School.&nbsp; She 
lived in Hutchinson, and Austin before moving to Salina. &nbsp;She also 
enjoyed bowling, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.

Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline O’Riley and husband, Darin; 
her son, Kevin Pfannenstiel and wife, Kathleen; her son-in-law, Matthew 
Howell; grandchildren, Brittany Lawrence and husband, Tyler; Brianna 
Augustine and husband, Tyler; Riley Pfannenstiel; and Ethan 
Pfannenstiel; great-grandchildren Taylee, Brydon, Kaden, Bryn, Karson, 
Emerie, and Ezr; her brothers ,Virgil Windholz and wife, Lou; Otto 
Windholz Jr. and wife, Jackie; her sister, Charlotte Blake and husband, 
Don; and her brother-in-law, Jerry Schmidtberger; several nieces, 
nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Pamela Howell; and her sister, Louise Schmidtberger.

A memorial Mass celebrating Carolyn’s life will be said at 11:00 A.M. 
Saturday,&nbsp; November 6, 2021, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, 
Kansas.&nbsp; All are invited.

Private family graveside services were held at St. Fidelis Cemetery, 
Victoria, Kansas. The family has requested that remembrances be made in 
the form of contributions, in Carolyn Pfannenstiel name, made payable 
to: Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 East Crawford, &nbsp;Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Carolyn
 M. (Windholz) Pfannenstiel, age 75, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 
the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 
26, 1945, in Hays, Kansas to Otto and Blanche (Weber) Windholz.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She had a love for fashion which led her to a career in the clothing 
industry as manager and buyer for many years, retiring in 2011.&nbsp; Carolyn
 grew up in Victoria, Kansas and attended Victoria High School.&nbsp; She 
lived in Hutchinson, and Austin before moving to Salina. &nbsp;She also 
enjoyed bowling, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.Survivors include her daughter, Jacqueline O’Riley and husband, Darin; 
her son, Kevin Pfannenstiel and wife, Kathleen; her son-in-law, Matthew 
Howell; grandchildren, Brittany Lawrence and husband, Tyler; Brianna 
Augustine and husband, Tyler; Riley Pfannenstiel; and Ethan 
Pfannenstiel; great-grandchildren Taylee, Brydon, Kaden, Bryn, Karson, 
Emerie, and Ezr; her brothers ,Virgil Windholz and wife, Lou; Otto 
Windholz Jr. and wife, Jackie; her sister, Charlotte Blake and husband, 
Don; and her brother-in-law, Jerry Schmidtberger; several nieces, 
nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Pamela Howell; and her sister, Louise Schmidtberger.A memorial Mass celebrating Carolyn’s life will be said at 11:00 A.M. 
Saturday,&nbsp; November 6, 2021, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, 
Kansas.&nbsp; All are invited.Private family graveside services were held at St. Fidelis Cemetery, 
Victoria, Kansas. The family has requested that remembrances be made in 
the form of contributions, in Carolyn Pfannenstiel name, made payable 
to: Salina Presbyterian Manor, 2601 East Crawford, &nbsp;Salina, Kansas 67401.

Carolyn M. (Windholz) Pfannenstiel

James “Jim” C. Knapp, age 80, of&nbsp;WaKeeney, 
Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, 
Hays, KS. He was born July 15, 1941, in Bird City, Kansas to Charles and
 Mildred (Phipps) Knapp. On January 6, 1968, he married Patricia (Patti)
 Ann&nbsp;Whisler.

Jim worked as an actuarial accountant for 
Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Kansas in Topeka, KS. He enjoyed 
collecting&nbsp;die-cast&nbsp;John Deere tractors, doing puzzles and playing 
solitaire, watching John Wayne and Hallmark movies, and watching his 
special&nbsp;WaKeeney&nbsp;“granddaughters” Libby and Adele in their sports and 
other school events.&nbsp;

He&nbsp;is survived&nbsp;by two daughters, Jamie 
(Brian)&nbsp;Slawson&nbsp;and Heidi (Jeff) McDaniel of Topeka; two brothers, Tim 
(Janice) Knapp of Atwood, KS; and Tom Knapp of Olathe, KS; a sister Gay 
(Merle) Kruse of Sheridan, WY; two sisters-in-law Glenda Knapp of Hays, 
KS and Joyce Ross of Lincoln, NE; a brother-in-law Larry&nbsp;Manz&nbsp;and many 
nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his wife 
Patti; a brother, Doran (Corky) Knapp; a sister, Mary Stephens; three 
sisters-in-law, Renee Knapp, Betty Manz, Dee Yost; three brothers-in-law
 John Stephens, Bill Ross; John Yost, niece Lisa Knapp, and nephew Ryan 
Knapp.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at Presbyterian Church of&nbsp;WaKeeney, 332 N. 6th&nbsp;St.,&nbsp;WaKeeney&nbsp;KS, at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 4.&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Schmitt Funeral Home 336 N. 12th&nbsp;St,&nbsp;WaKeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James “Jim” C. Knapp, age 80, of&nbsp;WaKeeney, 
Kansas passed away Friday, October 29, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, 
Hays, KS. He was born July 15, 1941, in Bird City, Kansas to Charles and
 Mildred (Phipps) Knapp. On January 6, 1968, he married Patricia (Patti)
 Ann&nbsp;Whisler.Jim worked as an actuarial accountant for 
Blue Cross &amp; Blue Shield of Kansas in Topeka, KS. He enjoyed 
collecting&nbsp;die-cast&nbsp;John Deere tractors, doing puzzles and playing 
solitaire, watching John Wayne and Hallmark movies, and watching his 
special&nbsp;WaKeeney&nbsp;“granddaughters” Libby and Adele in their sports and 
other school events.&nbsp;He&nbsp;is survived&nbsp;by two daughters, Jamie 
(Brian)&nbsp;Slawson&nbsp;and Heidi (Jeff) McDaniel of Topeka; two brothers, Tim 
(Janice) Knapp of Atwood, KS; and Tom Knapp of Olathe, KS; a sister Gay 
(Merle) Kruse of Sheridan, WY; two sisters-in-law Glenda Knapp of Hays, 
KS and Joyce Ross of Lincoln, NE; a brother-in-law Larry&nbsp;Manz&nbsp;and many 
nieces and nephews.Jim was preceded in death by his wife 
Patti; a brother, Doran (Corky) Knapp; a sister, Mary Stephens; three 
sisters-in-law, Renee Knapp, Betty Manz, Dee Yost; three brothers-in-law
 John Stephens, Bill Ross; John Yost, niece Lisa Knapp, and nephew Ryan 
Knapp.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at Presbyterian Church of&nbsp;WaKeeney, 332 N. 6th&nbsp;St.,&nbsp;WaKeeney&nbsp;KS, at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 4.&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Schmitt Funeral Home 336 N. 12th&nbsp;St,&nbsp;WaKeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;

James 'Jim' C. Knapp

Edna “Eddie” Lucille Delaney, 88, passed away on October 27, 2021, in 
Plainville, KS. She was born on November 23, 1932, in Hill City, KS to 
W. Troy and Maggie (Rippen) Walker. 
 She had 7 brothers, Everett, Lawrence, Raymond, Wilber, Irvin, Jack,
 Bob, and 1 sister, Maxine Watson, who proceeded her in death; and 1 
brother, Lee Walker of Phillipsburg, KS, surviving. 
 Eddie married Robert Edmisson in 1951 and they had 3 children: 
Raymond Edmisson of Lowell, AR, Jeanne McMullen of Wichita, KS, and 
Paula Wilkerson of Maricopa, AZ. She was very proud to be a grandmother 
to 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Robert proceeded her in 
death in 1974. She then married Kenneth Delaney in 1984 and he preceded 
her in death in 1997.
 Eddie was a graduate of Alton High School. She had many adventures 
in life with the greatest becoming a nurse at 62 years old at which she 
worked at well into her 80s. She was a member of the VFW where she had 
served as an 8th and 9th District President. She also had belonged to 
the Rebekah’s and the American Legion. She was a 4-H leader along with 
many other activities.
 A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10:30 
AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. There will be no 
public visitation.

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 </figure>Edna “Eddie” Lucille Delaney, 88, passed away on October 27, 2021, in 
Plainville, KS. She was born on November 23, 1932, in Hill City, KS to 
W. Troy and Maggie (Rippen) Walker. 
 She had 7 brothers, Everett, Lawrence, Raymond, Wilber, Irvin, Jack,
 Bob, and 1 sister, Maxine Watson, who proceeded her in death; and 1 
brother, Lee Walker of Phillipsburg, KS, surviving. 
 Eddie married Robert Edmisson in 1951 and they had 3 children: 
Raymond Edmisson of Lowell, AR, Jeanne McMullen of Wichita, KS, and 
Paula Wilkerson of Maricopa, AZ. She was very proud to be a grandmother 
to 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Robert proceeded her in 
death in 1974. She then married Kenneth Delaney in 1984 and he preceded 
her in death in 1997.
 Eddie was a graduate of Alton High School. She had many adventures 
in life with the greatest becoming a nurse at 62 years old at which she 
worked at well into her 80s. She was a member of the VFW where she had 
served as an 8th and 9th District President. She also had belonged to 
the Rebekah’s and the American Legion. She was a 4-H leader along with 
many other activities.
 A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at 10:30 
AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. There will be no 
public visitation.

Edna 'Eddie' Lucille Delaney

Darla Lee Cadoret, 87 of Manhattan, KS passed away on October 22, 2021,&nbsp; at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. 
Darla was born December 6, 1933, in Stockton, KS. Darla graduated from 
Stockton High School on May 16, 1952. She married the love of her life, 
Joseph Cadoret, on November 18, 1951, in Stockton. Darla and Joe’s love 
was nothing short of inspiring. 
She is survived by her daughters Kim (Doug) French of Stockton and 
Pamela Herl of North Platte, NE; grandchildren: Guy, Heather (Cameron), 
Amanda French; Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron), and 
Stephanie Miner (Josh); as well as 17 great-grandchildren; sister Connie
 (Duane) Forbes, brothers: Dale and David Baxter and sister-in-law 
Bonnie Baxter. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, parents Charles and 
Flossie Baxter, her brother Don Baxter, sister-in-law Carolyn Baxter, 
and great-granddaughter Graycee Carpenter. 
Darla’s career as a licensed child care provider spanned decades and she
 loved each child as her own. The connections she made with the families
 had a lasting impression as she still received cards and updates to 
this day. She was lifelong in her faith and enjoyed her daily devotions.
 Darla and Joe traveled to Arizona many winters and you could find them 
playing Mexican train, shopping, and visiting with her family and 
friends. Darla enjoyed cooking, and her family would always request her 
famous peanut pie and Special K bars at every reunion and family holiday
 gathering. 
An inurnment will take place in Stockton Cemetery at a later date. 
Memorials can be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in 
Manhattan or the Stockton Public Library. Contributions may be sent in 
care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Darla Lee Cadoret, 87 of Manhattan, KS passed away on October 22, 2021,&nbsp; at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. 
Darla was born December 6, 1933, in Stockton, KS. Darla graduated from 
Stockton High School on May 16, 1952. She married the love of her life, 
Joseph Cadoret, on November 18, 1951, in Stockton. Darla and Joe’s love 
was nothing short of inspiring. 
She is survived by her daughters Kim (Doug) French of Stockton and 
Pamela Herl of North Platte, NE; grandchildren: Guy, Heather (Cameron), 
Amanda French; Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron), and 
Stephanie Miner (Josh); as well as 17 great-grandchildren; sister Connie
 (Duane) Forbes, brothers: Dale and David Baxter and sister-in-law 
Bonnie Baxter. 
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, parents Charles and 
Flossie Baxter, her brother Don Baxter, sister-in-law Carolyn Baxter, 
and great-granddaughter Graycee Carpenter. 
Darla’s career as a licensed child care provider spanned decades and she
 loved each child as her own. The connections she made with the families
 had a lasting impression as she still received cards and updates to 
this day. She was lifelong in her faith and enjoyed her daily devotions.
 Darla and Joe traveled to Arizona many winters and you could find them 
playing Mexican train, shopping, and visiting with her family and 
friends. Darla enjoyed cooking, and her family would always request her 
famous peanut pie and Special K bars at every reunion and family holiday
 gathering. 
An inurnment will take place in Stockton Cemetery at a later date. 
Memorials can be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in 
Manhattan or the Stockton Public Library. Contributions may be sent in 
care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Darla Lee Cadoret (1933-2021)

Gerald “Gerry” O. Watts, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2021.  Gerry once said that upon his death, “The Good Lord finally got brave enough to take me home!” 

Gerald was born August 21, 1938, in Portis to Orville Richard and Edna Mae (Maier) Watts.  He went to Portis schools from 1944-46. At that time the family moved to Harlan where he continued his education until 1954.  The Watts family returned to Portis and Gerry graduated from Portis High School in 1956.  He attended Fort Hays State College from 1956-58.  In 1958, he went to work as a bookkeeper for a Hays furniture/appliance store.  Gerry and Marlene Bender were united in marriage in June, 1959. In the summer of 1962, Gerry, his wife, and daughter, Debbie moved to Colorado Springs where he got a job with a building company.  They were blessed with two additional children, Don and Terry. He continued working in the building industry as an employee and eventually an owner.  In 2003 Gerry and Marlene moved to Downs, Kansas where he opened Timeless Treasures LLC on Morgan avenue, downtown Downs. He remained active in the Downs United Methodist Church, Downs Chamber of Commerce (treasurer), and the community.

He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Gene Watts in October 2019; and his brother Jackie “Jack” Joe Watts in March 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marlene, of the home; brother, Mike “Mick” Watts; daughter, Deborah Kahler (Page); son, Terence Watts (Christine); Grandchildren Shelley Kahler Meaux (Steve), Devin Watts (Raquel Vasquez), Kirsten Kahler (Thomas Ragsdale), Angela Watts, and Garrett Watts; one great grandchild, Lucien Albert Meaux and three step grandchildren, Anastasia, Joseph, and Angelina Berglund.

Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Downs United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m.  No visitation. 

 Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital, United Methodist Church, Angel Care Services, Solomon Valley Hospice or the Agape Shop in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, Kansas 67437

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 </figure>Gerald “Gerry” O. Watts, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on October 29, 2021. Gerry once said that upon his death, “The Good Lord finally got brave enough to take me home!” Gerald was born August 21, 1938, in Portis to Orville Richard and Edna Mae (Maier) Watts. He went to Portis schools from 1944-46. At that time the family moved to Harlan where he continued his education until 1954. The Watts family returned to Portis and Gerry graduated from Portis High School in 1956. He attended Fort Hays State College from 1956-58. In 1958, he went to work as a bookkeeper for a Hays furniture/appliance store. Gerry and Marlene Bender were united in marriage in June, 1959. In the summer of 1962, Gerry, his wife, and daughter, Debbie moved to Colorado Springs where he got a job with a building company. They were blessed with two additional children, Don and Terry. He continued working in the building industry as an employee and eventually an owner. In 2003 Gerry and Marlene moved to Downs, Kansas where he opened Timeless Treasures LLC on Morgan avenue, downtown Downs. He remained active in the Downs United Methodist Church, Downs Chamber of Commerce (treasurer), and the community.He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Gene Watts in October 2019; and his brother Jackie “Jack” Joe Watts in March 2021.He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Marlene, of the home; brother, Mike “Mick” Watts; daughter, Deborah Kahler (Page); son, Terence Watts (Christine); Grandchildren Shelley Kahler Meaux (Steve), Devin Watts (Raquel Vasquez), Kirsten Kahler (Thomas Ragsdale), Angela Watts, and Garrett Watts; one great grandchild, Lucien Albert Meaux and three step grandchildren, Anastasia, Joseph, and Angelina Berglund.Celebration of Life service will be held Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the Downs United Methodist Church at 11:00 a.m. No visitation. Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s Children's Hospital, United Methodist Church, Angel Care Services, Solomon Valley Hospice or the Agape Shop in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, Kansas 67437

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