Margaret “Maggie” Lucille Hester, 68, passed away September 15, 2021,
 at the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was 
born on February 1, 1953, at Great Bend, to John &amp; Lucille 
(Gutierrez) Zero. She married David Hester, Sr. on May 13, 1973, at 
Galatia.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Margaret worked for many years at 
Casey’s and Arby’s. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. 
Margaret enjoyed rose gardening and going to the casino. She loved 
taking care of her beloved cockatoo and chihuahua.

Survivors include, her husband, David Hester, Sr. of the home; a son,
 David Hester, Jr. of Great Bend; a brother, Daniel Scott and wife 
Margaret of Great Bend; two sisters, Laura Fuzzell and husband David of 
Great Bend, and Johnnie Francis and husband Rick of Manhattan; many 
close nieces and nephews; and many children and grandchildren of the 
heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Michael Paul
 Hester.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, 
September 24, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, with Reverend Adam Wutka presiding. Inurnment will be in the 
Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. 

Memorials have been designated to the 
Margaret Hester Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Margaret “Maggie” Lucille Hester, 68, passed away September 15, 2021,
 at the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was 
born on February 1, 1953, at Great Bend, to John &amp; Lucille 
(Gutierrez) Zero. She married David Hester, Sr. on May 13, 1973, at 
Galatia.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Margaret worked for many years at 
Casey’s and Arby’s. She was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church. 
Margaret enjoyed rose gardening and going to the casino. She loved 
taking care of her beloved cockatoo and chihuahua.Survivors include, her husband, David Hester, Sr. of the home; a son,
 David Hester, Jr. of Great Bend; a brother, Daniel Scott and wife 
Margaret of Great Bend; two sisters, Laura Fuzzell and husband David of 
Great Bend, and Johnnie Francis and husband Rick of Manhattan; many 
close nieces and nephews; and many children and grandchildren of the 
heart. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Michael Paul
 Hester.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday, 
September 24, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, with Reverend Adam Wutka presiding. Inurnment will be in the 
Fairview Cemetery, Galatia. Memorials have been designated to the 
Margaret Hester Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Margaret 'Maggie' Lucille Hester

Melvin J. “Joe” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Thursday, September 16, 2021' at Via Christi Village.

He was born April 13, 1932' in 
Catharine, the son of Albert A. and Wilhelmina (Kinderknecht) Schmidt.&nbsp; 
He graduated from Hays High School in 1950 and was a veteran, serving in
 the U.S. Army from 1952-1956.&nbsp; On November 16, 1957' he was united in 
marriage to JoAnn M. Berens and they celebrated over 63 years of 
marriage before she preceded him in death on July 19, 2021.&nbsp; Joe was a 
truck driver, hauling crude oil for H.M. Pope, Permian, and Ashland, and
 he was also a farmer and cattleman.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Catherine 
Catholic Church, the Hays American Legion, and he loved working, family 
get-togethers, Labor Day parties, watching softball and volleyball, and 
spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include four sons:&nbsp; Steve 
Schmidt and wife Jean of Hays, Stan Schmidt and wife Teri of Overland 
Park, Scott Schmidt and wife Lori of Hays, and Stuart Schmidt and wife 
Barbara of Olathe, three daughters:&nbsp; Stephanie Staab and husband Dale 
and Sonya Haselhorst and husband Glenn, all of Hays, and Sandi Schmidt 
of Olathe, a brother:&nbsp; Bill Schmidt and wife Delores of Westminster, CO,
 a sister:&nbsp; Gladys Jacobs of Kansas City, sixteen grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Leighton Schmidt and wife Jordan of Olathe, Devin Schmidt and fiancé Mia
 Jacobs of Dayton, OH, Craig Schmidt and wife Kelly of Shawnee, Casey 
Schmidt of Overland Park, Collin Schmidt and fiancé Kirsten Zerr of 
Overland Park, Tanner Staab of El Dorado, Conner Staab of Hays, Troy 
Haselhorst of Hays, Kyle Haselhorst of Hays, Keisha Schmidt of Hays, 
Chandler Schmidt and wife Katelyn of Hays, Braden Schmidt of Hays, Lanie
 Pfeifer and husband Cole of Hays, Hannah Schmidt of Olathe, Taylor 
Allen of Olathe, and Raegan Guinn of Olathe, three step-grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Joey Staab and wife Casey of Hays, Darin Staab and wife Diana of Hays, 
and Jayme Staab and wife Amadee of Gorham, fourteen great 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Carson, Bennett, Ella, Mason, Barrett, Greyson, Evelyn, 
Jacob, Brantlee, Kaymbree, Bexlee, Tathan, Eden, and Caleb.

He was preceded in death by his wife 
JoAnn, by three brothers:&nbsp; Rich, Ralph, and Howard Schmidt, and seven 
sisters:&nbsp; Mary Ann Stecklein, Alice Freitag, Zita Dreiling, Carol 
Canfield, Jeanette Gottschalk, Joyce Gonzales, and Pauline Schmidt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, September 20, 2021, at St. Catherine Catholic Church 
with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Honor Guard will be in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 
and from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at the church.&nbsp; A parish 
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp;

In 
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Community Assistance 
Center or to St. Catherine Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Joe may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Melvin J. “Joe” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Thursday, September 16, 2021' at Via Christi Village.He was born April 13, 1932' in 
Catharine, the son of Albert A. and Wilhelmina (Kinderknecht) Schmidt.&nbsp; 
He graduated from Hays High School in 1950 and was a veteran, serving in
 the U.S. Army from 1952-1956.&nbsp; On November 16, 1957' he was united in 
marriage to JoAnn M. Berens and they celebrated over 63 years of 
marriage before she preceded him in death on July 19, 2021.&nbsp; Joe was a 
truck driver, hauling crude oil for H.M. Pope, Permian, and Ashland, and
 he was also a farmer and cattleman.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Catherine 
Catholic Church, the Hays American Legion, and he loved working, family 
get-togethers, Labor Day parties, watching softball and volleyball, and 
spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include four sons:&nbsp; Steve 
Schmidt and wife Jean of Hays, Stan Schmidt and wife Teri of Overland 
Park, Scott Schmidt and wife Lori of Hays, and Stuart Schmidt and wife 
Barbara of Olathe, three daughters:&nbsp; Stephanie Staab and husband Dale 
and Sonya Haselhorst and husband Glenn, all of Hays, and Sandi Schmidt 
of Olathe, a brother:&nbsp; Bill Schmidt and wife Delores of Westminster, CO,
 a sister:&nbsp; Gladys Jacobs of Kansas City, sixteen grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Leighton Schmidt and wife Jordan of Olathe, Devin Schmidt and fiancé Mia
 Jacobs of Dayton, OH, Craig Schmidt and wife Kelly of Shawnee, Casey 
Schmidt of Overland Park, Collin Schmidt and fiancé Kirsten Zerr of 
Overland Park, Tanner Staab of El Dorado, Conner Staab of Hays, Troy 
Haselhorst of Hays, Kyle Haselhorst of Hays, Keisha Schmidt of Hays, 
Chandler Schmidt and wife Katelyn of Hays, Braden Schmidt of Hays, Lanie
 Pfeifer and husband Cole of Hays, Hannah Schmidt of Olathe, Taylor 
Allen of Olathe, and Raegan Guinn of Olathe, three step-grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Joey Staab and wife Casey of Hays, Darin Staab and wife Diana of Hays, 
and Jayme Staab and wife Amadee of Gorham, fourteen great 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Carson, Bennett, Ella, Mason, Barrett, Greyson, Evelyn, 
Jacob, Brantlee, Kaymbree, Bexlee, Tathan, Eden, and Caleb.He was preceded in death by his wife 
JoAnn, by three brothers:&nbsp; Rich, Ralph, and Howard Schmidt, and seven 
sisters:&nbsp; Mary Ann Stecklein, Alice Freitag, Zita Dreiling, Carol 
Canfield, Jeanette Gottschalk, Joyce Gonzales, and Pauline Schmidt.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, September 20, 2021, at St. Catherine Catholic Church 
with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Honor Guard will be in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home 
and from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at the church.&nbsp; A parish 
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp;In 
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Community Assistance 
Center or to St. Catherine Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Joe may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Melvin J. 'Joe' Schmidt

Linda L. Stecklein, 70, Olathe, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

She was born June 8, 1951, in Hays, the 
daughter of Alfred “Fritz” and Lyola (Zimmerman) Stecklein.&nbsp; On 
September 4, 1971 she was united in marriage to Ronald “Ron” Stecklein 
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; They celebrated 47
 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 11, 2019.&nbsp; 
She enjoyed listening to music, doing arts and crafts, shopping, and 
spending time with her family.

Survivors include four sons: Ronald 
“Ronnie” Stecklein, Jr. and Melanie Rohe of Clay Center, Kelly Stecklein
 and wife Karmen of Russell, Mike Stecklein and wife Michelle of Olathe,
 and Eric Stecklein and wife Susan of Olathe, daughter: Amy Stecklein of
 Olathe, one sister: Sheron Owens of Tennessee, a sister-in-law: 
Charlene Weigel and husband Dennis of Gorham, seventeen grandchildren, 
four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Elias Chinzara officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are 
suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Linda may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Linda L. Stecklein, 70, Olathe, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.She was born June 8, 1951, in Hays, the 
daughter of Alfred “Fritz” and Lyola (Zimmerman) Stecklein.&nbsp; On 
September 4, 1971 she was united in marriage to Ronald “Ron” Stecklein 
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; They celebrated 47
 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 11, 2019.&nbsp; 
She enjoyed listening to music, doing arts and crafts, shopping, and 
spending time with her family.Survivors include four sons: Ronald 
“Ronnie” Stecklein, Jr. and Melanie Rohe of Clay Center, Kelly Stecklein
 and wife Karmen of Russell, Mike Stecklein and wife Michelle of Olathe,
 and Eric Stecklein and wife Susan of Olathe, daughter: Amy Stecklein of
 Olathe, one sister: Sheron Owens of Tennessee, a sister-in-law: 
Charlene Weigel and husband Dennis of Gorham, seventeen grandchildren, 
four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Elias Chinzara officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Linda may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Linda L. Stecklein

Edmond, KS resident Ruby I. Riemann passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 88.

She was born January 25, 1933, in Graham Co., KS about 8 miles south of Lenora, the daughter of Ivan and Vera (Hodge) Jones.&nbsp; She began her education in a country school in September 1938 in Goshen School District and then they moved to a farm 4 miles west of Lenora and went to a country school there until the sixth grade when they moved to a farm ½ mile west of Lenora.&nbsp; Ruby finished grade school and went to Lenora High School where she graduated with the class of 1950.&nbsp; She then attended Central College in McPherson, KS for two years and received her teaching certificate in the spring of 1952.&nbsp;

Ruby taught grade school in Edmond for a year, then moved to the country school near Goshen where she taught for 9 years beginning in the fall of 1953 until spring of 1962.&nbsp; She returned to Edmond in 1962 and taught until spring of 1966.

In September 1952, Ruby had her first date with Kenneth Riemann.&nbsp; The couple were engaged on August 11, 1956 and married May 11, 1961 in Logan, KS.&nbsp; To this union their daughter Debra was born.&nbsp; Ruby became a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.&nbsp; Ruby stayed at home to raise their daughter and to help on the farm.&nbsp; Ruby was the truck driver while harvesting the wheat, corn, and milo.&nbsp; She always helped with sorting and moving the cattle and ran many errands, like going for parts and grocery shopping.

Ruby always said the wife never retired, but the couple did rent the farm out in February 2010 and continued to live on the farm, in the house they built together.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ivan and Vera and her siblings: Valera, Dean, Wayne, and Carl Jones.

Survivors include her husband Kenneth of Edmond, KS; daughter Debra Maikell and husband Stephen of Falcon, CO; three grandchildren: Captain Megan Maikell of Albuquerque, NM, Marissa Maikell of Colorado Springs, CO, and Ryan Maikell of Colorado; a brother Glenn Jones and wife Lee of Lenora, KS, and four sisters: Valeta Poage and husband Bill of Colorado Springs, CO, Marilyn Hadley of Almena, KS, June Stockman and husband Keith of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joyce Hodges and husband Terry Smith of Colorado Springs, CO.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 20th&nbsp;at the Logan Christian Church, Logan, KS, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Densmore, KS.

Ruby will lie in state from Noon until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS where the family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor.

Logan Funeral Home, 102 E Church St., Logan, KS&nbsp; 67646, is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Edmond, KS resident Ruby I. Riemann passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 88.She was born January 25, 1933, in Graham Co., KS about 8 miles south of Lenora, the daughter of Ivan and Vera (Hodge) Jones.&nbsp; She began her education in a country school in September 1938 in Goshen School District and then they moved to a farm 4 miles west of Lenora and went to a country school there until the sixth grade when they moved to a farm ½ mile west of Lenora.&nbsp; Ruby finished grade school and went to Lenora High School where she graduated with the class of 1950.&nbsp; She then attended Central College in McPherson, KS for two years and received her teaching certificate in the spring of 1952.&nbsp;Ruby taught grade school in Edmond for a year, then moved to the country school near Goshen where she taught for 9 years beginning in the fall of 1953 until spring of 1962.&nbsp; She returned to Edmond in 1962 and taught until spring of 1966.In September 1952, Ruby had her first date with Kenneth Riemann.&nbsp; The couple were engaged on August 11, 1956 and married May 11, 1961 in Logan, KS.&nbsp; To this union their daughter Debra was born.&nbsp; Ruby became a loving wife, mother, and homemaker.&nbsp; Ruby stayed at home to raise their daughter and to help on the farm.&nbsp; Ruby was the truck driver while harvesting the wheat, corn, and milo.&nbsp; She always helped with sorting and moving the cattle and ran many errands, like going for parts and grocery shopping.Ruby always said the wife never retired, but the couple did rent the farm out in February 2010 and continued to live on the farm, in the house they built together.She was preceded in death by her parents Ivan and Vera and her siblings: Valera, Dean, Wayne, and Carl Jones.Survivors include her husband Kenneth of Edmond, KS; daughter Debra Maikell and husband Stephen of Falcon, CO; three grandchildren: Captain Megan Maikell of Albuquerque, NM, Marissa Maikell of Colorado Springs, CO, and Ryan Maikell of Colorado; a brother Glenn Jones and wife Lee of Lenora, KS, and four sisters: Valeta Poage and husband Bill of Colorado Springs, CO, Marilyn Hadley of Almena, KS, June Stockman and husband Keith of Colorado Springs, CO, and Joyce Hodges and husband Terry Smith of Colorado Springs, CO.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 20th&nbsp;at the Logan Christian Church, Logan, KS, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Densmore, KS.Ruby will lie in state from Noon until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS where the family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor.Logan Funeral Home, 102 E Church St., Logan, KS&nbsp; 67646, is in charge of arrangements.

Ruby I. Riemann

Jon Carlos “Los” Nevins, age 50, of Overland Park, Kansas, died Sunday, 
September 12, 2021, the result of a car accident near Junction City, 
Kansas. From his birth in Hill City, Kansas November 4, 1970, to his 
death Sunday, Carlos had a caring heart and offered a ton of love, 
support, and big hugs to his family and his closest friends. 
 J. Carlos was born at Graham County Hospital in Hill 
City, Kansas to Leroy and Joetta Nevins and was one of four children. He
 spent much of his childhood working with his father, Leroy, on the 
family farm. He graduated from Hill City High School and was a Ringneck 
star athlete with many athletic achievements in several sports. His hard
 work and dedication enabled him to play football for Butler County 
Community College, El Dorado and Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, 
and after college played football overseas in Taiwan for the Taipei 
Dragons. After his football career, Los moved to Overland Park, Kansas, 
where he was able to establish a business and build a vast network of 
friends in the community.
 He will be remembered for many wonderful reasons, especially his 
love for muscle cars. Many people will remember the love he shared with 
his mother, Joetta, and for the Dallas Cowboys. He was loved dearly by 
his family and friends and will be greatly missed. 
 J. Carlos was the baby brother to his siblings and is survived by 
his brother, Eric Nevins of Hill City; his sisters: Rhea Darnell of Hill
 City, and Janille Edwards of Salina; and two half-sisters Roberta Yates
 of Ohio and Joyce Harris of Los Vegas. He was also a wonderful uncle 
and is survived by his nephews, nieces, grand nieces, and grand nephews,
 as well as aunts and cousins. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Joetta, half-brother Melvin Nevins, paternal and maternal grandparents. 
 Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 3:00
 p.m. in the Hill City High School Auditorium, 1 Ringneck Dr, Hill City.
 
 Funeral arrangements are being handled through Stinemetz Funeral 
Home (522 North Pomeroy Avenue, Hill City, KS 67642). Burial will follow
 at Mt. Olive Cemetery. 
 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, 
since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” - 2 
Corinthians 4:18

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 </figure>Jon Carlos “Los” Nevins, age 50, of Overland Park, Kansas, died Sunday, 
September 12, 2021, the result of a car accident near Junction City, 
Kansas. From his birth in Hill City, Kansas November 4, 1970, to his 
death Sunday, Carlos had a caring heart and offered a ton of love, 
support, and big hugs to his family and his closest friends. 
 J. Carlos was born at Graham County Hospital in Hill 
City, Kansas to Leroy and Joetta Nevins and was one of four children. He
 spent much of his childhood working with his father, Leroy, on the 
family farm. He graduated from Hill City High School and was a Ringneck 
star athlete with many athletic achievements in several sports. His hard
 work and dedication enabled him to play football for Butler County 
Community College, El Dorado and Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, 
and after college played football overseas in Taiwan for the Taipei 
Dragons. After his football career, Los moved to Overland Park, Kansas, 
where he was able to establish a business and build a vast network of 
friends in the community.
 He will be remembered for many wonderful reasons, especially his 
love for muscle cars. Many people will remember the love he shared with 
his mother, Joetta, and for the Dallas Cowboys. He was loved dearly by 
his family and friends and will be greatly missed. 
 J. Carlos was the baby brother to his siblings and is survived by 
his brother, Eric Nevins of Hill City; his sisters: Rhea Darnell of Hill
 City, and Janille Edwards of Salina; and two half-sisters Roberta Yates
 of Ohio and Joyce Harris of Los Vegas. He was also a wonderful uncle 
and is survived by his nephews, nieces, grand nieces, and grand nephews,
 as well as aunts and cousins. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy and Joetta, half-brother Melvin Nevins, paternal and maternal grandparents. 
 Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 3:00
 p.m. in the Hill City High School Auditorium, 1 Ringneck Dr, Hill City.
 
 Funeral arrangements are being handled through Stinemetz Funeral 
Home (522 North Pomeroy Avenue, Hill City, KS 67642). Burial will follow
 at Mt. Olive Cemetery. 
 “So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, 
since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” - 2 
Corinthians 4:18

Jon Carlos 'Los' Nevins

Robert "Bob" Dean Hirsch. Sr (Pup) passed away September 13th, 2021, at 
Amberwell Hiawatha, Hiawatha KS. He was born February 8, 1932, in 
Fairbury, NE, the second son to Alvin Carl and Veda Mae Hirsch. The 
family moved to Powhattan when he was 8 years old where Bob attended 
Powhattan Grade School and graduated in 1950 from Powhattan High School.


Bob had a football scholarship to play at Kansas State University, but 
due to an injury he lost his scholarship. He joined the Kansas Army 
National Guard in 1949 and served over 30 years with 154th FA BN &amp; 
2nd BN 130TH FA, retiring with a rank of CSM and 10 years in the Retired
 Reserves. He was mobilized in 1968 with the 69th Bde to Fort Carson Co 
where he volunteered to serve in Vietnam. He was inducted into the 
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara of the Field Artillery. On December 
6th, 1953, he married the love of his life, Barbara Harvey, to this union
 were 6 children. They spent the majority of their lives in Powhattan 
KS, where he worked many years for Bartley Grain Elevator, Brown County 
Coop, and later the Robinson Coop. He was very active and dedicated to 
his church, community and country. He was a lifelong member of Powhattan
 United Methodist Church and longtime Powhattan School Board member, 
where he served as president for many years. He was a member of Hiawatha
 Elks Lodge 1741 and later Atchison Elks Lodge 647. where he served many
 years on the Kansas Elks KETCH board, was District Deputy for the 
National Grand Lodge of the Elks and coordinated many hoop shoots. He 
was a member of Hiawatha Masonic Lodge #35, Abdallah Shrine of Kansas 
City Kansas, Life time member of the Powhattan American Legion Wenger 
Post 373. Life time member of Sabetha VFW Post 7285. In his later years 
he got involved with making Sleeping Mats for homeless vets. He 
continued this until his hands wouldn’t let him due to arthritis. Bob
 is survived by his wife, Barbara, Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch 
Netawaka, Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, 
Terry (Jean) Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS. His Brothers, Leroy 
(Sylvia) Mesa, AZ, Larry (Bernita) Syracuse, KS and Rose Ann (Gene) 
Odermatt, Topeka KS, Sisters in Laws Virginia Lee Hirsch Lorton VA, Mary
 Hirsch Hiawatha KS. Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman Shawnee KS, 
Jessica (Phillip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison Overland 
Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) Niehues, 
Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS, Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS, Steven 
Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April Braxdale, 
Sabetha KS, Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, Aria and Ella 
Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte Hirsch, Henry 
Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Alyssa Braxdale And 2 more expecting great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews. Bob preceded in 
death by parents, his sons Robert Dean Jr (Bobby), Walter Bryan. 
Brothers Fred, Dennis and Jim and Sister and Brother-in-Law Carol and 
Mike Brady He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR. He tried to
 attend all of his Kids and grandkid’s activities, often driving many 
miles to watch their activities. A grandfather like no other. Celebration
 of life service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021, 
at the Powhattan United Methodist Church. Interment will follow with 
military honors at Powhattan Cemetery. Friends may call at Chapel 
Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Thursday where the family will meet with
 friends that evening from 6 until 7:30. Memorial contributions are 
suggested to the Powhattan Methodist Church or Powhattan American 
Legion, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 
Hiawatha 66434. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com, which is also live streaming site.

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 </figure>Robert "Bob" Dean Hirsch. Sr (Pup) passed away September 13th, 2021, at 
Amberwell Hiawatha, Hiawatha KS. He was born February 8, 1932, in 
Fairbury, NE, the second son to Alvin Carl and Veda Mae Hirsch. The 
family moved to Powhattan when he was 8 years old where Bob attended 
Powhattan Grade School and graduated in 1950 from Powhattan High School.
 Bob had a football scholarship to play at Kansas State University, but 
due to an injury he lost his scholarship. He joined the Kansas Army 
National Guard in 1949 and served over 30 years with 154th FA BN &amp; 
2nd BN 130TH FA, retiring with a rank of CSM and 10 years in the Retired
 Reserves. He was mobilized in 1968 with the 69th Bde to Fort Carson Co 
where he volunteered to serve in Vietnam. He was inducted into the 
Ancient Order of Saint Barbara of the Field Artillery. On December 
6th, 1953, he married the love of his life, Barbara Harvey, to this union
 were 6 children. They spent the majority of their lives in Powhattan 
KS, where he worked many years for Bartley Grain Elevator, Brown County 
Coop, and later the Robinson Coop. He was very active and dedicated to 
his church, community and country. He was a lifelong member of Powhattan
 United Methodist Church and longtime Powhattan School Board member, 
where he served as president for many years. He was a member of Hiawatha
 Elks Lodge 1741 and later Atchison Elks Lodge 647. where he served many
 years on the Kansas Elks KETCH board, was District Deputy for the 
National Grand Lodge of the Elks and coordinated many hoop shoots. He 
was a member of Hiawatha Masonic Lodge #35, Abdallah Shrine of Kansas 
City Kansas, Life time member of the Powhattan American Legion Wenger 
Post 373. Life time member of Sabetha VFW Post 7285. In his later years 
he got involved with making Sleeping Mats for homeless vets. He 
continued this until his hands wouldn’t let him due to arthritis. Bob
 is survived by his wife, Barbara, Daughter in Law Susan Hirsch 
Netawaka, Peggy (Rick) Hutchison Wakarusa KS, Fred (Joan) Abilene KS, 
Terry (Jean) Hiawatha KS, and Ron, Sabetha KS. His Brothers, Leroy 
(Sylvia) Mesa, AZ, Larry (Bernita) Syracuse, KS and Rose Ann (Gene) 
Odermatt, Topeka KS, Sisters in Laws Virginia Lee Hirsch Lorton VA, Mary
 Hirsch Hiawatha KS. Grandchildren Jenna (Art) Merriman Shawnee KS, 
Jessica (Phillip) Jeffery Tonganoxie KS, Danielle Hutchison Overland 
Park KS, Bryan (Kelsee) Hirsch, Horton KS, Michelle (Doug) Niehues, 
Holton KS, Brent (Abbey) Hays KS, Michael Hirsch, Hiawatha KS, Steven 
Hirsch Sabetha KS, Ashley (Paul) Janzen Hesston KS, April Braxdale, 
Sabetha KS, Great Grandchildren, Zoe and Xander Merriman, Aria and Ella 
Jeffery, Soyer and Shelbii Coan, Rachel and Charlotte Hirsch, Henry 
Niehues, Lucy Hirsch, Alyssa Braxdale And 2 more expecting great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews. Bob preceded in 
death by parents, his sons Robert Dean Jr (Bobby), Walter Bryan. 
Brothers Fred, Dennis and Jim and Sister and Brother-in-Law Carol and 
Mike Brady He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR. He tried to
 attend all of his Kids and grandkid’s activities, often driving many 
miles to watch their activities. A grandfather like no other. Celebration
 of life service is planned for 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 17, 2021, 
at the Powhattan United Methodist Church. Interment will follow with 
military honors at Powhattan Cemetery. Friends may call at Chapel 
Oaks Funeral Home after 10 a.m. Thursday where the family will meet with
 friends that evening from 6 until 7:30. Memorial contributions are 
suggested to the Powhattan Methodist Church or Powhattan American 
Legion, which may be sent in care of the funeral home, 124 S 7th St., 
Hiawatha 66434. A special message may be sent to the family at www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com, which is also live streaming site.

Robert 'Bob' Dean Hirsch. Sr (Pup) 

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Young, 97, went home to be with her Lord and 
Savior on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Homestead of Auburn, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Betty, as she was known to everyone, was born May 5, 1924, in White City, 
Kansas to Lester and Mildred Dean. She was the second child to this 
union as her brother Robert was born two years earlier.&nbsp; In 1936, her 
parents moved the family to Russell, KS when her father Lester took a 
job driving trucks for R. C. Williams Trucking.

On September 6,1942, she married the man of her dreams, Lawrence 
Edward Young, of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; This marriage of 70 years produced 
three sons Robert Kent Young of Shawnee, KS, Alan Kurt (Pamela) Young of
 Topeka. KS and Stephen Kyle Young of Arivaca, AZ.

Betty was blessed with five grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and fourteen great, great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester (1979) and Mildred 
(1956), her loving husband Lawrence (2012), her brother Robert (1995), 
and daughter-in-law Kathleen I. Young (2019) who was married to her son 
Kent.

Lawrence and Betty left Russell and moved to Topeka in 2011 to live 
with their son Kurt and his wife Pamela.&nbsp; After Lawrence’s death in 2012
 Betty eventually became a resident at an assisted living facility in 
Auburn, KS where she was living when she passed.

Betty (and Lawrence) were founding charter members of the Bible 
Baptist Church in Russell, KS in 1950 and her funeral services will be 
held there in honor of her many years of service to friends and family 
through the ministry of that church.&nbsp; In the many years they were 
members of this church, there was seldom a meal served at the church that
 Betty was not involved in some manner.&nbsp; 

She touched many hearts and 
lives in the 60 plus years they attended there, and it is only fitting 
her funeral services will be held there at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, 
September 20. 2021.&nbsp; Visitation will be the day of the funeral service 
from Noon to 1:00 P.M. at the Bible Baptist Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, KS is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.&nbsp;

If you desire to recognize her life and service you may make a 
contribution to the Bible Baptist Church, 1421 N. Lincoln, Russell, KS 
67665 and indicate it is for the Betty Young Memorial Fund.&nbsp; The family 
will coordinate with the church to determine the best use of the funds 
that are received.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Young, 97, went home to be with her Lord and 
Savior on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Homestead of Auburn, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Betty, as she was known to everyone, was born May 5, 1924, in White City, 
Kansas to Lester and Mildred Dean. She was the second child to this 
union as her brother Robert was born two years earlier.&nbsp; In 1936, her 
parents moved the family to Russell, KS when her father Lester took a 
job driving trucks for R. C. Williams Trucking.On September 6,1942, she married the man of her dreams, Lawrence 
Edward Young, of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; This marriage of 70 years produced 
three sons Robert Kent Young of Shawnee, KS, Alan Kurt (Pamela) Young of
 Topeka. KS and Stephen Kyle Young of Arivaca, AZ.Betty was blessed with five grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and fourteen great, great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester (1979) and Mildred 
(1956), her loving husband Lawrence (2012), her brother Robert (1995), 
and daughter-in-law Kathleen I. Young (2019) who was married to her son 
Kent.<figure>
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 </figure>Lawrence and Betty left Russell and moved to Topeka in 2011 to live 
with their son Kurt and his wife Pamela.&nbsp; After Lawrence’s death in 2012
 Betty eventually became a resident at an assisted living facility in 
Auburn, KS where she was living when she passed.Betty (and Lawrence) were founding charter members of the Bible 
Baptist Church in Russell, KS in 1950 and her funeral services will be 
held there in honor of her many years of service to friends and family 
through the ministry of that church.&nbsp; In the many years they were 
members of this church, there was seldom a meal served at the church that
 Betty was not involved in some manner.&nbsp; She touched many hearts and 
lives in the 60 plus years they attended there, and it is only fitting 
her funeral services will be held there at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, 
September 20. 2021.&nbsp; Visitation will be the day of the funeral service 
from Noon to 1:00 P.M. at the Bible Baptist Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, KS is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.&nbsp;If you desire to recognize her life and service you may make a 
contribution to the Bible Baptist Church, 1421 N. Lincoln, Russell, KS 
67665 and indicate it is for the Betty Young Memorial Fund.&nbsp; The family 
will coordinate with the church to determine the best use of the funds 
that are received.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth 'Betty' Young

Mary V. Craig, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

Mary was born on July 5, 1924, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Kraft) Long.&nbsp; She grew up in Ransom, Kansas, and graduated from Ransom High School and received education degrees from Kansas State University and Ft. Hays State University where she received her master’s degree.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher and worked as a teacher for USD #407 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Robert L. Craig until his passing in 1995 and was also married to David Goodyear until his passing in 2011.

Surviving family include her son Robert M. Craig of Russell, Kansas, and her sister Lil Skinner.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary V. Craig, 97, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.Mary was born on July 5, 1924, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Kraft) Long.&nbsp; She grew up in Ransom, Kansas, and graduated from Ransom High School and received education degrees from Kansas State University and Ft. Hays State University where she received her master’s degree.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher and worked as a teacher for USD #407 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Robert L. Craig until his passing in 1995 and was also married to David Goodyear until his passing in 2011.Surviving family include her son Robert M. Craig of Russell, Kansas, and her sister Lil Skinner.A memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Mary V. Craig

Sister Anita Schugart, 87, died September 14, 2021, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born December 22, 1933, 
in Olmitz, KS, the daughter of Fred and Velma (Hlavaty) Schugart.

She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1954 and pronounced 
vows in 1957. Sister Anita ministered as an educator for several years 
and then as hospital administrator at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden 
City for nearly twenty years. She then studied natural healing and 
established the Heartland Center for Wholistic Health in Great Bend. She
 retired at the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2015.

Sister Anita was preceded in death by her parents and a brother 
Alvin. She is survived by three sisters, Joyce Irwin, Centennial, CO, 
Marilyn Grover, Olathe, KS, and Marge Widen, Concordia, KS; several 
nices and nephews; as well as the Domnican Sisters’ of Peace.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 
21, 2021. A Vigil Service will be held Monday, September 20, 2021, at 
7:00 p.m. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. All attendees 
are asked to wear a mask. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection 
Cemetery. 

Memorials in honor of Sister Anita may be sent to Dominican 
Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219-2098.

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 </figure>Sister Anita Schugart, 87, died September 14, 2021, in the Dominican 
Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born December 22, 1933, 
in Olmitz, KS, the daughter of Fred and Velma (Hlavaty) Schugart.She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1954 and pronounced 
vows in 1957. Sister Anita ministered as an educator for several years 
and then as hospital administrator at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden 
City for nearly twenty years. She then studied natural healing and 
established the Heartland Center for Wholistic Health in Great Bend. She
 retired at the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2015.Sister Anita was preceded in death by her parents and a brother 
Alvin. She is survived by three sisters, Joyce Irwin, Centennial, CO, 
Marilyn Grover, Olathe, KS, and Marge Widen, Concordia, KS; several 
nices and nephews; as well as the Domnican Sisters’ of Peace.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 
21, 2021. A Vigil Service will be held Monday, September 20, 2021, at 
7:00 p.m. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. All attendees 
are asked to wear a mask. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection 
Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Anita may be sent to Dominican 
Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Dr., Columbus, OH 43219-2098.

Sister Anita Schugart

Sister Judith Schmidt, CSA, baptized Gladys Joan, died peacefully 
September 10, 2021, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp;
 Gladys was born April 13, 1934, in Catharine, Kansas, the oldest of 
seven children of Felix Schmidt and Angela Beilman Schmidt. Gladys grew 
up immersed in farm life among the Volga German community in Catharine.&nbsp;
 She attended Girls Catholic High School in Hays, Kansas, where she 
continued being taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes.&nbsp; After graduation 
from high school in 1952, Gladys entered St. Agnes Convent.&nbsp; She made 
her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as 
Sister Judith on August 15, 1955, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. &nbsp;
 Sister Judith received her BS in Elementary Education from Marian 
College of Fond du Lac in 1962, and, in 1971, her MS in Educational 
Administration from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan.&nbsp; She taught in
 elementary schools in Wisconsin including six years as principal and 
teacher at St. Bernard’s School, Watertown, Wisconsin.&nbsp; In 1969, she was
 appointed Apostolic Councilor for the congregation, assisting in 
educational planning and personnel placement for CSA. Following this 
term of service, Sister Judith was the principal of Immaculate 
Conception Grade School, Elmhurst, Illinois, from 1975–1977. &nbsp;
 In 1977, Sister Judith was elected General Superior of the 
Congregation, a position she held until 1985. She helped lead the 
community through the many changes in religious life that resulted from 
the Second Vatican Council.&nbsp;
 Upon completing her role as General Superior, Sister Judith attended
 the University of Wisconsin, Madison, taking courses in Adult Education
 and Governance in Higher Education. In the fall of 1986, she joined the
 education department at Marian College of Fond du Lac, guiding student 
teachers and assisting with the evening adult education programs.&nbsp; In 
1987, she was appointed the first Vice President of Development for 
Marian, a position she held for ten years.&nbsp; In her final years at 
Marian, she served as Vice President for Community Relations and 
Mission.&nbsp;
 In July 2008, Sister Judith became the first President of the 
combined&nbsp;St. Mary’s Springs&nbsp;High School and FACES System now known 
as&nbsp;St. Mary’s Springs&nbsp;Academy, Pre-K–12.&nbsp; She proudly served in this 
position until July 2011. In appreciation for her legacy of leadership 
and commitment to Marian University and St. Mary’s Springs Academy, an 
admission award for SMSA graduates enrolling in Marian was named the 
Sister Judith Schmidt Award. &nbsp;
 Sister Judith was beloved in the Fond du Lac community as an 
educational and civic leader, as a board member for several 
organizations serving those in need, and for fostering the expansion of 
the arts and music in the city.&nbsp; In June 2016, Sister Judith joined the 
community of sisters residing at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du 
Lac.&nbsp; Frail health led her to move to St. Francis Home in 2020 where she
 received loving care until the time of her death. &nbsp;
 Sister Judith was preceded in death by her parents Felix and Angela 
Schmidt, her brother Thomas, and her sisters Inez Schmidt (infant), 
Phyllis Schmidt, and Pamela Shaffer.&nbsp;
 She is survived by her sisters Marla (Dennis) Staab and Donna 
Schmidt (Duane Coyle); her brother-in-law Warren Shaffer and her 
sister-in-law Doris Schmidt; nieces and nephews, many dear friends, and 
the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered.&nbsp;
 Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 
2021, with Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin, presiding.&nbsp; Services will 
include a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. and the Liturgy of Christian 
Burial at 2:00 p.m. To RECEIVE a link for livestreaming of the services 
on September 21, please call St. Agnes Convent, 920-907-2300, between 
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by September 20.&nbsp;
 Cremation will take place following the services. Burial will be at 
St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, at a later date.&nbsp;
 A public Celebration of Sister Judith’s Life will be held at a future date.&nbsp;
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp;
 The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of 
Nazareth Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their 
care of Sister Judith in her final years.

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 </figure>Sister Judith Schmidt, CSA, baptized Gladys Joan, died peacefully 
September 10, 2021, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp;
 Gladys was born April 13, 1934, in Catharine, Kansas, the oldest of 
seven children of Felix Schmidt and Angela Beilman Schmidt. Gladys grew 
up immersed in farm life among the Volga German community in Catharine.&nbsp;
 She attended Girls Catholic High School in Hays, Kansas, where she 
continued being taught by the Sisters of St. Agnes.&nbsp; After graduation 
from high school in 1952, Gladys entered St. Agnes Convent.&nbsp; She made 
her profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as 
Sister Judith on August 15, 1955, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. &nbsp;
 Sister Judith received her BS in Elementary Education from Marian 
College of Fond du Lac in 1962, and, in 1971, her MS in Educational 
Administration from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan.&nbsp; She taught in
 elementary schools in Wisconsin including six years as principal and 
teacher at St. Bernard’s School, Watertown, Wisconsin.&nbsp; In 1969, she was
 appointed Apostolic Councilor for the congregation, assisting in 
educational planning and personnel placement for CSA. Following this 
term of service, Sister Judith was the principal of Immaculate 
Conception Grade School, Elmhurst, Illinois, from 1975–1977. &nbsp;
 In 1977, Sister Judith was elected General Superior of the 
Congregation, a position she held until 1985. She helped lead the 
community through the many changes in religious life that resulted from 
the Second Vatican Council.&nbsp;
 Upon completing her role as General Superior, Sister Judith attended
 the University of Wisconsin, Madison, taking courses in Adult Education
 and Governance in Higher Education. In the fall of 1986, she joined the
 education department at Marian College of Fond du Lac, guiding student 
teachers and assisting with the evening adult education programs.&nbsp; In 
1987, she was appointed the first Vice President of Development for 
Marian, a position she held for ten years.&nbsp; In her final years at 
Marian, she served as Vice President for Community Relations and 
Mission.&nbsp;
 In July 2008, Sister Judith became the first President of the 
combined&nbsp;St. Mary’s Springs&nbsp;High School and FACES System now known 
as&nbsp;St. Mary’s Springs&nbsp;Academy, Pre-K–12.&nbsp; She proudly served in this 
position until July 2011. In appreciation for her legacy of leadership 
and commitment to Marian University and St. Mary’s Springs Academy, an 
admission award for SMSA graduates enrolling in Marian was named the 
Sister Judith Schmidt Award. &nbsp;
 Sister Judith was beloved in the Fond du Lac community as an 
educational and civic leader, as a board member for several 
organizations serving those in need, and for fostering the expansion of 
the arts and music in the city.&nbsp; In June 2016, Sister Judith joined the 
community of sisters residing at Nazareth Court and Center in Fond du 
Lac.&nbsp; Frail health led her to move to St. Francis Home in 2020 where she
 received loving care until the time of her death. &nbsp;
 Sister Judith was preceded in death by her parents Felix and Angela 
Schmidt, her brother Thomas, and her sisters Inez Schmidt (infant), 
Phyllis Schmidt, and Pamela Shaffer.&nbsp;
 She is survived by her sisters Marla (Dennis) Staab and Donna 
Schmidt (Duane Coyle); her brother-in-law Warren Shaffer and her 
sister-in-law Doris Schmidt; nieces and nephews, many dear friends, and 
the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered.&nbsp;
 Private funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 21, 
2021, with Father Kenneth Smits, Capuchin, presiding.&nbsp; Services will 
include a Prayer Service at 11:00 a.m. and the Liturgy of Christian 
Burial at 2:00 p.m. To RECEIVE a link for livestreaming of the services 
on September 21, please call St. Agnes Convent, 920-907-2300, between 
8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. by September 20.&nbsp;
 Cremation will take place following the services. Burial will be at 
St. Joseph Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, at a later date.&nbsp;
 A public Celebration of Sister Judith’s Life will be held at a future date.&nbsp;
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp;
 The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of 
Nazareth Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their 
care of Sister Judith in her final years.

Sister Judith Schmidt

Eugene Joseph “Gene” Urban, 80, retired salesman for Star Lumber &amp; Supply, Cherry Orchard Furniture, Kansas Lighting, and Dillons, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. 

Rosary, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. 

Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a jack of all trades and had many hobbies that he pursued after his time in the service. He loved working on cars, loved watching NASCAR, and was a member of the Mulvane Marauders Car Club. He loved working as a carpenter, and was an avid woodworker, building grandfather clocks along with other types of clocks. He did a lot of coaching within the family and enjoyed cooking and baking for them as well. Eugene was a member of Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society at Christ the King Parish. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eleanor Urban; brother, Ronald Urban, and brother-in-law, Leroy Klaus. 

Survivors include his wife, Judith; daughters, Jennifer Urban and Jessica (Brett) Johnson; sons, Michael, Brian and Eric (Candice) Urban; sister, Rita (Gene) Gabel; twin sister, Janet Klaus; brother, Adam Urban; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roger (Evan) Walter. 

Memorials have been established with Christ the King Catholic Church, 4411 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS 67209 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary West.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Eugene Joseph “Gene” Urban, 80, retired salesman for Star Lumber &amp; Supply, Cherry Orchard Furniture, Kansas Lighting, and Dillons, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Rosary, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, September 16, 2021; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, both at Christ the King Catholic Church. Eugene was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a jack of all trades and had many hobbies that he pursued after his time in the service. He loved working on cars, loved watching NASCAR, and was a member of the Mulvane Marauders Car Club. He loved working as a carpenter, and was an avid woodworker, building grandfather clocks along with other types of clocks. He did a lot of coaching within the family and enjoyed cooking and baking for them as well. Eugene was a member of Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society at Christ the King Parish. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Eleanor Urban; brother, Ronald Urban, and brother-in-law, Leroy Klaus. Survivors include his wife, Judith; daughters, Jennifer Urban and Jessica (Brett) Johnson; sons, Michael, Brian and Eric (Candice) Urban; sister, Rita (Gene) Gabel; twin sister, Janet Klaus; brother, Adam Urban; 11 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Roger (Evan) Walter. Memorials have been established with Christ the King Catholic Church, 4411 W. Maple St., Wichita, KS 67209 and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 S. Market, Wichita, KS 67202. Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary West.&nbsp;

Eugene Joseph 'Gene' Urban

Wanda Rose "Pondie" Schmidt, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. 

Wanda was born on July 29, 1932, in Rantoul, KS, the daughter of Clarence E. and Irene (Ice) Mercer.  On August 18, 1952, she married Gene Thomas Schmidt in Lorraine, KS, to this union they were blessed with four children, Steven, Kimba, David and Jay.

She was member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, both of Smith Center. 

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene, two sisters, Fern Wiehe and Mary Lou Janzen and one brother, Wayne Mercer.

She is survived by her four children, Steven (Kelli) Schmidt of Smith Center, Kimba (Rob) Orr of Bennington, David (Maria) Schmidt of Cape Coral, FL, Jay (Shannon) Schmidt of Smith Center; a special friend, Eddie Hall of Smith Center; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at United Methodist Church, 301 E. Kansas, Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Michael Ricci-Roberts officiating.  Visitation will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, from 1:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.  Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. 

 Memorials may be given to the church and sent in care of the funeral chapel.  

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 </figure>Wanda Rose "Pondie" Schmidt, 89, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Wanda was born on July 29, 1932, in Rantoul, KS, the daughter of Clarence E. and Irene (Ice) Mercer. On August 18, 1952, she married Gene Thomas Schmidt in Lorraine, KS, to this union they were blessed with four children, Steven, Kimba, David and Jay.She was member of the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women, both of Smith Center. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gene, two sisters, Fern Wiehe and Mary Lou Janzen and one brother, Wayne Mercer.She is survived by her four children, Steven (Kelli) Schmidt of Smith Center, Kimba (Rob) Orr of Bennington, David (Maria) Schmidt of Cape Coral, FL, Jay (Shannon) Schmidt of Smith Center; a special friend, Eddie Hall of Smith Center; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at United Methodist Church, 301 E. Kansas, Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Michael Ricci-Roberts officiating. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, from 1:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS. Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. Memorials may be given to the church and sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Wanda Rose 'Pondie' Schmidt

Howard Duane Sparks, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, in Quinter. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Howard Duane Sparks, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, in Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Howard Duane Sparks

Ronald Edward “Ron” Urban, 77, died September 9, 2021, at the Dobson Hospice House in Mesa, Arizona. &nbsp;

He was born March 11, 1944, in La Crosse, Kansas, to Edward and Eleanor (Suppes) Urban.&nbsp; Ron graduated from Hays High School in 1962.&nbsp; He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1967.&nbsp; He served on the USS O'Brien and also served in Vietnam.&nbsp; He met Karen Curry in Long Beach, California and they were united in marriage on February 12, 1966, in Lynwood, California.&nbsp; After his discharge from the Navy, Ron and Karen moved to Hays, Kansas and then to Everson, Washington in 1973.&nbsp; Ron was employed by the US Post Office until his retirement in 1999.&nbsp; In 2013, they moved to Mesa, Arizona to continue their retirement.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and reading in his spare time.

Ron is survived by his wife of 55 years: Karen, his sons: Marc A. Urban of Lynden, WA and Joe A. (Erica) Urban of St. Peter, MN, his grandchildren: Kade, Amelia, Owen, Eden, and Frederick, his sisters: Rita (Gene) Gabel and Janet Klaus, both of Hays, KS, and his brothers: Gene (Judy) Urban of Wichita, KS and Adam Urban of Vancouver, WA.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, his mother-in-law, his brother-in-law: Leroy Klaus, and his sisters-in-law: Paula Urban and Mary Curry Somerville. &nbsp;

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Ronald Edward “Ron” Urban, 77, died September 9, 2021, at the Dobson Hospice House in Mesa, Arizona. &nbsp;He was born March 11, 1944, in La Crosse, Kansas, to Edward and Eleanor (Suppes) Urban.&nbsp; Ron graduated from Hays High School in 1962.&nbsp; He went on to serve in the U.S. Navy from 1962-1967.&nbsp; He served on the USS O'Brien and also served in Vietnam.&nbsp; He met Karen Curry in Long Beach, California and they were united in marriage on February 12, 1966, in Lynwood, California.&nbsp; After his discharge from the Navy, Ron and Karen moved to Hays, Kansas and then to Everson, Washington in 1973.&nbsp; Ron was employed by the US Post Office until his retirement in 1999.&nbsp; In 2013, they moved to Mesa, Arizona to continue their retirement.&nbsp; He enjoyed spending time with his family and reading in his spare time.Ron is survived by his wife of 55 years: Karen, his sons: Marc A. Urban of Lynden, WA and Joe A. (Erica) Urban of St. Peter, MN, his grandchildren: Kade, Amelia, Owen, Eden, and Frederick, his sisters: Rita (Gene) Gabel and Janet Klaus, both of Hays, KS, and his brothers: Gene (Judy) Urban of Wichita, KS and Adam Urban of Vancouver, WA.Ron was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, his mother-in-law, his brother-in-law: Leroy Klaus, and his sisters-in-law: Paula Urban and Mary Curry Somerville. &nbsp;A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ronald Edward 'Ron' Urban

Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 
2021, at his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1960, 
in Smyrna, Tennessee, the son of Patrick Bernard &amp; Alice June Gerver
 O’Dea.&nbsp; Bob worked for Ecolab for 25 years and is currently for KDOT.

He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On November 26, 1983, he married Brenda Kay Greenlee in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Brenda O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, One 
Daughter - Mikayla &amp; Brian Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons -
 Mitchell &amp; Caitlin O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Jared &amp; Cozetta
 O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Alice O’Dea of Scott City, 
Kansas, Two Brothers - Mike O’Dea of North Dakota, Scott &amp; Michelle 
O’Dea of Lincoln, Nebraska, Two Sisters - Voleta Karel &amp; Leigh 
Dugdale of North Platte, Nebraska, Betty &amp; Jan Cummins of Olathe, 
Kansas, Seven Grandchildren - Brooklyn Wiechman, Ryker Wiechman, Shannon
 O’Dea, Liam O’Dea, Ember O’Dea, Zoey O’Dea, and Arrabella O’Dea, 
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Two Aunts.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 
2021, at the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Scott Wagner presiding.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Community Christian 
Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Indianola Cemetery in Red Willow County, Nebraska at a later date.

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” O’Dea, age 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 
2021, at his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on July 15, 1960, 
in Smyrna, Tennessee, the son of Patrick Bernard &amp; Alice June Gerver
 O’Dea.&nbsp; Bob worked for Ecolab for 25 years and is currently for KDOT.He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.On November 26, 1983, he married Brenda Kay Greenlee in McCook, Nebraska.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Brenda O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, One 
Daughter - Mikayla &amp; Brian Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons -
 Mitchell &amp; Caitlin O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Jared &amp; Cozetta
 O’Dea of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Alice O’Dea of Scott City, 
Kansas, Two Brothers - Mike O’Dea of North Dakota, Scott &amp; Michelle 
O’Dea of Lincoln, Nebraska, Two Sisters - Voleta Karel &amp; Leigh 
Dugdale of North Platte, Nebraska, Betty &amp; Jan Cummins of Olathe, 
Kansas, Seven Grandchildren - Brooklyn Wiechman, Ryker Wiechman, Shannon
 O’Dea, Liam O’Dea, Ember O’Dea, Zoey O’Dea, and Arrabella O’Dea, 
Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Two Aunts.He was preceded in death by his Father.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 20, 
2021, at the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Scott Wagner presiding.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Community Christian 
Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.Inurnment will be in the Indianola Cemetery in Red Willow County, Nebraska at a later date.There are no calling times.

Robert E. 'Bob' O’Dea

Laura Jean Barlow, 73, passed away September 10, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on September 14, 1947, in 
Great Bend, to Rueben and Beth “Babe” (Boxberger) Michaelis. She married
 Ronald V. Barlow on October 16, 1966, in Hoisington.&nbsp; He died June 26, 
2016.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Laura was a cosmetologist at Nu-Wave 
Hair Salon. Laura was very proud of her work and always needed her hair 
and nails to look professional. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran 
Church and the church choir. Laura enjoyed cooking and always had the 
best recipes to share with her family and friends. She loved spending 
time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Survivors include, a son, Brooke Barlow of Wichita; a daughter, 
Jessica Campbell of Hoisington; four grandchildren, Savannah Sidebottom,
 Taylor Spresser, Rylie Campbell, and Peyton Campbell; and three great 
grandchildren, Graham Spresser, Brynk Sidebottom and Boyd Sidebottom.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 24, 2021, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington, with Rhonda Templing, PMA, 
presiding. 

Memorials have been designated to the Laura Barlow Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Laura Jean Barlow, 73, passed away September 10, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on September 14, 1947, in 
Great Bend, to Rueben and Beth “Babe” (Boxberger) Michaelis. She married
 Ronald V. Barlow on October 16, 1966, in Hoisington.&nbsp; He died June 26, 
2016.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Laura was a cosmetologist at Nu-Wave 
Hair Salon. Laura was very proud of her work and always needed her hair 
and nails to look professional. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran 
Church and the church choir. Laura enjoyed cooking and always had the 
best recipes to share with her family and friends. She loved spending 
time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Survivors include, a son, Brooke Barlow of Wichita; a daughter, 
Jessica Campbell of Hoisington; four grandchildren, Savannah Sidebottom,
 Taylor Spresser, Rylie Campbell, and Peyton Campbell; and three great 
grandchildren, Graham Spresser, Brynk Sidebottom and Boyd Sidebottom.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, September 24, 2021, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington, with Rhonda Templing, PMA, 
presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Laura Barlow Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Laura Jean Barlow

Phillipsburg resident Phylis F. Reeves passed away Tuesday, February 
16, 2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 
98.

She was born November 6, 1922, in Smith Center, Kansas, the daughter of Vern V. and Nettie F. (Churchill) Albrecht.

She was united in marriage to Dale I. Reeves on November 10, 1944, in 
Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, sisters Katie and Nita; and a daughter Barbara Whittaker.

Survivors include her daughter Connie Price of Phillipsburg; a 
grandson Jerry Whittaker and wife Marjorie of Falls Church, VA; a great 
grandson Jackson “Jack” Whittaker; a sister Mary Swander of Salina, KS; 
and nieces and nephews.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. 
Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Church, 
Phillipsburg, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The memorial services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Chapter BE P.E.O. or the United Presbyterian Church.

Phillipsburg resident Phylis F. Reeves passed away Tuesday, February 
16, 2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 
98.She was born November 6, 1922, in Smith Center, Kansas, the daughter of Vern V. and Nettie F. (Churchill) Albrecht.She was united in marriage to Dale I. Reeves on November 10, 1944, in 
Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.She was also preceded in death by her parents, sisters Katie and Nita; and a daughter Barbara Whittaker.Survivors include her daughter Connie Price of Phillipsburg; a 
grandson Jerry Whittaker and wife Marjorie of Falls Church, VA; a great 
grandson Jackson “Jack” Whittaker; a sister Mary Swander of Salina, KS; 
and nieces and nephews.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. 
Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the United Presbyterian Church, 
Phillipsburg, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The memorial services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, Kansas.Memorial contributions may be made to Chapter BE P.E.O. or the United Presbyterian Church.

Phylis F. Reeves

Aletha Marie (Unrein) Denning—after nearly nine decades filled with life and love — left this world on September 12, 2021, due to a sudden onset of sepsis, surrounded in her final days by the comfort of her husband and six surviving children. She was 89.

Aletha was born in Hays on November 29, 1931, the youngest of four siblings.&nbsp; She graduated from Hays High School in 1949, and a year later she married the love of her life, Alvin Denning.&nbsp; The two journeyed through life together for the next 71 years, following the Catholic faith.&nbsp; They raised their children on West 6th&nbsp;Street and then spent the last 38 years of their union living on their dream “farm” three miles west of Hays, where they grew vegetables for the farmer’s market, sold eggs, canned produce, and raised every bird from canaries to peacocks.&nbsp; Their farm quickly became, and remains today, the site for many gatherings of family and friends, including Sunday dinners, homemade ice cream on the patio, family reunions, and art workshops in the cabin.

Though she was a woman of many interests and talents, Aletha was above all a loving and devoted wife and mother.&nbsp; Aletha raised seven children with Al, along with scores of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Family meant everything to her, and she tirelessly encouraged her kids’ academic efforts and supported their extracurricular interests, whether in 4-H, scouting, music, sports, debate or art.&nbsp; Just last month, Aletha and Al hosted an outdoor reunion of nearly 70 family members on the farm, where she baked treats, played games with her grandkids, and finished third place in the nearly-all-night family poker tournament.&nbsp;

Aletha’s love of children extended beyond her own family.&nbsp; For the better part of two decades, she worked as the secretary at Washington Elementary School, where she loved all the kids as her own, doling out warm hugs and corrective glances as needed.&nbsp; Aletha found it especially rewarding to support underprivileged students, each of whom she believed deserved the same respect and opportunities as anyone else.&nbsp; Before working at Washington, and with her own young children at home, Aletha ran a day care out of her home for many years.&nbsp; She also took classes towards a degree in Elementary Education at Fort Hays State.

A natural teacher, Aletha shared her curiosity and love of learning with her children and pushed them to pursue opportunities she never had.&nbsp; She led by example, never being afraid to try something new.&nbsp; Aletha spent her retirement exploring new hobbies with a passion, including learning bridge, weaving beautiful rugs and placemats on her loom, sewing, sculpting, writing short stories, and practicing watercolor and pencil sketching.&nbsp; Even in her late 80s, Aletha embraced technology as a way to keep her family close, sending multiple e-mails each week summarizing the goings on at the farm.&nbsp; And all through the pandemic, she was a stalwart participant on the weekly family Zoom call, including hosting virtual cooking classes from her kitchen where she taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren all around the country how to bake her famous schwarzberren kuchen, flaky pie crust and grebel.

Aletha is survived by her husband, Alvin, of Hays; her son Tom Denning (and wife, Deb) of Hays; her daughter Judy Evans (and husband, Bob) of Fishers, Indiana; her daughter Margie Hammerschmidt (and husband, Elden) of Hays; her son Dan Denning (and wife, Cheryl) of rural Delphos; her daughter Kathy Banks (and husband, Duane) of Russell; and her son Roger Denning (and wife, Michele) of San Diego, California.&nbsp; Aletha is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren (and counting).&nbsp; She is reunited in death with her son Greg Denning—her middle child—who passed away in 2008, as well as her parents, Wendelin and Helen (Weber) Unrein, her sister Lorine Brungardt Bollig, and her brothers Alvin Unrein and Sylvester Unrein. &nbsp;

A funeral Mass will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; The Mass will be preceded by a memorial visitation from 12-12:30pm and a rosary service at 12:30pm, both at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;

Services will be Livestreamed on the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook Page. To choose this option go to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays Arts Council.&nbsp; Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; 

Condolences may be sent to the family on Aletha’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by e-mail at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Aletha Marie (Unrein) Denning—after nearly nine decades filled with life and love — left this world on September 12, 2021, due to a sudden onset of sepsis, surrounded in her final days by the comfort of her husband and six surviving children. She was 89.Aletha was born in Hays on November 29, 1931, the youngest of four siblings.&nbsp; She graduated from Hays High School in 1949, and a year later she married the love of her life, Alvin Denning.&nbsp; The two journeyed through life together for the next 71 years, following the Catholic faith.&nbsp; They raised their children on West 6th&nbsp;Street and then spent the last 38 years of their union living on their dream “farm” three miles west of Hays, where they grew vegetables for the farmer’s market, sold eggs, canned produce, and raised every bird from canaries to peacocks.&nbsp; Their farm quickly became, and remains today, the site for many gatherings of family and friends, including Sunday dinners, homemade ice cream on the patio, family reunions, and art workshops in the cabin.Though she was a woman of many interests and talents, Aletha was above all a loving and devoted wife and mother.&nbsp; Aletha raised seven children with Al, along with scores of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Family meant everything to her, and she tirelessly encouraged her kids’ academic efforts and supported their extracurricular interests, whether in 4-H, scouting, music, sports, debate or art.&nbsp; Just last month, Aletha and Al hosted an outdoor reunion of nearly 70 family members on the farm, where she baked treats, played games with her grandkids, and finished third place in the nearly-all-night family poker tournament.&nbsp;Aletha’s love of children extended beyond her own family.&nbsp; For the better part of two decades, she worked as the secretary at Washington Elementary School, where she loved all the kids as her own, doling out warm hugs and corrective glances as needed.&nbsp; Aletha found it especially rewarding to support underprivileged students, each of whom she believed deserved the same respect and opportunities as anyone else.&nbsp; Before working at Washington, and with her own young children at home, Aletha ran a day care out of her home for many years.&nbsp; She also took classes towards a degree in Elementary Education at Fort Hays State.A natural teacher, Aletha shared her curiosity and love of learning with her children and pushed them to pursue opportunities she never had.&nbsp; She led by example, never being afraid to try something new.&nbsp; Aletha spent her retirement exploring new hobbies with a passion, including learning bridge, weaving beautiful rugs and placemats on her loom, sewing, sculpting, writing short stories, and practicing watercolor and pencil sketching.&nbsp; Even in her late 80s, Aletha embraced technology as a way to keep her family close, sending multiple e-mails each week summarizing the goings on at the farm.&nbsp; And all through the pandemic, she was a stalwart participant on the weekly family Zoom call, including hosting virtual cooking classes from her kitchen where she taught her grandchildren and great-grandchildren all around the country how to bake her famous schwarzberren kuchen, flaky pie crust and grebel.Aletha is survived by her husband, Alvin, of Hays; her son Tom Denning (and wife, Deb) of Hays; her daughter Judy Evans (and husband, Bob) of Fishers, Indiana; her daughter Margie Hammerschmidt (and husband, Elden) of Hays; her son Dan Denning (and wife, Cheryl) of rural Delphos; her daughter Kathy Banks (and husband, Duane) of Russell; and her son Roger Denning (and wife, Michele) of San Diego, California.&nbsp; Aletha is also survived by 21 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren (and counting).&nbsp; She is reunited in death with her son Greg Denning—her middle child—who passed away in 2008, as well as her parents, Wendelin and Helen (Weber) Unrein, her sister Lorine Brungardt Bollig, and her brothers Alvin Unrein and Sylvester Unrein. &nbsp;A funeral Mass will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 18, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; The Mass will be preceded by a memorial visitation from 12-12:30pm and a rosary service at 12:30pm, both at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;Services will be Livestreamed on the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook Page. To choose this option go to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays Arts Council.&nbsp; Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family on Aletha’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by e-mail at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Aletha Marie (Unrein) Denning

Duane Lyle Raney, 84 or Alexandria, NE (formerly of Osborne, KS) 
passed away September 12, 2021, at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE.
 &nbsp;Duane grew up on a farm in Osborne County Kansas and completed grades 1
 - 12 in the Osborne School System.

Duane enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 &amp; was stationed 
in France, Switzerland &amp; in the U. S. &nbsp;In 1957, Duane left the Army 
&amp; had 4 children: David Lynn, Connie Joanne, Tammy Dee &amp; Kevin 
Duane.

On April 22, 1972, Duane was baptized at the United Methodist Church 
in Lincoln, NE. &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Melvina Pickett on August 
5, 1972, and together they resided in Nebraska. &nbsp;Mel had one son, 
Patrick Delroy Boley.

Duane loved family gatherings, spending time with his family, &amp; drinking coffee with the boys.

Duane is survived by his wife, Melvina: 4 children, Patrick (Sandy) 
Boley, David (Linda) Raney, Connie (Leland) Ward, Tammy (David) Gabel; 
15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren: 5 great-great-grandchildren; 
&amp; numerous nieces &amp; nephews.

Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Flavion &amp; Violet 
(Trexler) Raney; brother, Dean Raney; sisters, Wanda Walker &amp; Sandra
 Ritter; son, Kevin Duane Raney; granddaughter, Dana Lynn Raney; &amp; 
grandson, James Zipse.

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

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 </figure>Duane Lyle Raney, 84 or Alexandria, NE (formerly of Osborne, KS) 
passed away September 12, 2021, at Heritage Care Center in Fairbury, NE.
 &nbsp;Duane grew up on a farm in Osborne County Kansas and completed grades 1
 - 12 in the Osborne School System.Duane enlisted in the United States Army in 1955 &amp; was stationed 
in France, Switzerland &amp; in the U. S. &nbsp;In 1957, Duane left the Army 
&amp; had 4 children: David Lynn, Connie Joanne, Tammy Dee &amp; Kevin 
Duane.On April 22, 1972, Duane was baptized at the United Methodist Church 
in Lincoln, NE. &nbsp;He was united in marriage to Melvina Pickett on August 
5, 1972, and together they resided in Nebraska. &nbsp;Mel had one son, 
Patrick Delroy Boley.Duane loved family gatherings, spending time with his family, &amp; drinking coffee with the boys.Duane is survived by his wife, Melvina: 4 children, Patrick (Sandy) 
Boley, David (Linda) Raney, Connie (Leland) Ward, Tammy (David) Gabel; 
15 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren: 5 great-great-grandchildren; 
&amp; numerous nieces &amp; nephews.Duane is preceded in death by his parents, Flavion &amp; Violet 
(Trexler) Raney; brother, Dean Raney; sisters, Wanda Walker &amp; Sandra
 Ritter; son, Kevin Duane Raney; granddaughter, Dana Lynn Raney; &amp; 
grandson, James Zipse.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Duane-Raney">HERE</a> for service details.

Duane Lyle Raney

Ruth G. Leas, 104, Hays, died Sunday, October 4, 2020, at her son’s home in Hays.

She was born December 5, 1915, in 
Elkhart, Kansas the daughter of James B. and Viola (Schnauffer) Garlow.&nbsp;
 She was a graduate of Hays High School in 1933, and she earned her 
Bachelor’s Degree at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;On April 10, 1936,&nbsp; she was united in marriage to Arthur J. Leas in Hays, and they 
celebrated 75 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on 
January 11, 2012.&nbsp; She worked at Markwell’s Office Supply, was a 
secretary for the school nurse at Hays High School, and worked in the 
children’s department at the Hays Public Library.&nbsp; Ruth was a longtime 
member of the First Baptist Church and P.E.O.&nbsp; She creatively crafted 
much of her own home décor, enjoyed creating string artwork, and liked 
traveling with Arthur.

She is survived by a son; Mike Leas and
 wife Debbie of Hays, four grandchildren; Jana Mannan and husband Maq, 
Julie Ertel and husband Greg, Chris Leas, and Ryan Leas and wife Lisa, 
and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Arthur, a daughter; Judy Swail, a brother; Maurice
 Garlow, and a sister; Blanche Small.&nbsp;

A celebration of life gathering will be
 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at The 
Heritage Eatery, 114 E. 12th Street, Hays.&nbsp; The family requests those 
attending wear a mask or have full vaccination.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorials are 
suggested to the FHSU Endowment Foundation, in care of Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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Elkhart, Kansas the daughter of James B. and Viola (Schnauffer) Garlow.&nbsp;
 She was a graduate of Hays High School in 1933, and she earned her 
Bachelor’s Degree at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;On April 10, 1936,&nbsp; she was united in marriage to Arthur J. Leas in Hays, and they 
celebrated 75 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on 
January 11, 2012.&nbsp; She worked at Markwell’s Office Supply, was a 
secretary for the school nurse at Hays High School, and worked in the 
children’s department at the Hays Public Library.&nbsp; Ruth was a longtime 
member of the First Baptist Church and P.E.O.&nbsp; She creatively crafted 
much of her own home décor, enjoyed creating string artwork, and liked 
traveling with Arthur.She is survived by a son; Mike Leas and
 wife Debbie of Hays, four grandchildren; Jana Mannan and husband Maq, 
Julie Ertel and husband Greg, Chris Leas, and Ryan Leas and wife Lisa, 
and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Arthur, a daughter; Judy Swail, a brother; Maurice
 Garlow, and a sister; Blanche Small.&nbsp;A celebration of life gathering will be
 from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at The 
Heritage Eatery, 114 E. 12th Street, Hays.&nbsp; The family requests those 
attending wear a mask or have full vaccination.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials are 
suggested to the FHSU Endowment Foundation, in care of Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ruth may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Ruth G. Leas

Jarrod M. Thurston, age 50, of Great Bend, Kansas, and formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021, in Olathe, Kansas.  Jarrod was born on January 3, 1971, at Wichita, Kansas, to James B. and Jolene K. (Berning) Thurston.

He graduated from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, in 1989, where he was involved in football, wrestling and track.  After graduation Jarrod  competed on the track team at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska.  Jarrod was a professional painter, having worked for Ammon Painting in Kansas City, Missouri, MVP Painting in Grandview, Missouri, and the Board of Public Utilities for Wyandotte County in Kansas City, Kansas, for many years, and moved to Great Bend in 2018 to help care for his father.  After moving to Great Bend Jarrod continued as a self-employed painter.  He was a former member of Painters Union Local #9 of Kansas City, Missouri.  He enjoyed studying genealogy and reading history.  He was a passionate sports fan and an avid music lover.  Jarrod was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas.  

Survivors include his mother, Jolene K. Thurston of Great Bend, Kansas; one brother, Jason (&amp; Shari) Thurston of Overland Park, Kansas; one sister, Janee’ (&amp; Jesse) Bernal of Wichita, Kansas; five nieces and nephews:  Jacey Thurston, Braydon Thurston, JohnPaul Bernal, Gabriella Bernal, and Jude Bernal.  Jarrod was preceded in death by his father, James B. Thurston in September of 2020 and his grandparents:  Harry and Frances Thurston and Joe and Bernice Berning.  

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Father Ted Stoecklein and Father Aneesh Parappanattu officiating.  Visitation will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 16, 2021, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a Parish Rosary at 7:00 PM.  Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Marienthal, Kansas at 3:30 on Friday. 

The family suggests memorial donations be made in his honor to the Hays High School Class of 1989 or the Jarrod Thurston Funeral Expense Fund.  Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at http://www.chartergreatbend.com.  

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 </figure>Jarrod M. Thurston, age 50, of Great Bend, Kansas, and formerly of Kansas City, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2021, in Olathe, Kansas. Jarrod was born on January 3, 1971, at Wichita, Kansas, to James B. and Jolene K. (Berning) Thurston.He graduated from Hays High School in Hays, Kansas, in 1989, where he was involved in football, wrestling and track. After graduation Jarrod competed on the track team at Pratt Community College in Pratt, Kansas, and the University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska. Jarrod was a professional painter, having worked for Ammon Painting in Kansas City, Missouri, MVP Painting in Grandview, Missouri, and the Board of Public Utilities for Wyandotte County in Kansas City, Kansas, for many years, and moved to Great Bend in 2018 to help care for his father. After moving to Great Bend Jarrod continued as a self-employed painter. He was a former member of Painters Union Local #9 of Kansas City, Missouri. He enjoyed studying genealogy and reading history. He was a passionate sports fan and an avid music lover. Jarrod was of the Catholic faith and was a member of Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend, Kansas. Survivors include his mother, Jolene K. Thurston of Great Bend, Kansas; one brother, Jason (&amp; Shari) Thurston of Overland Park, Kansas; one sister, Janee’ (&amp; Jesse) Bernal of Wichita, Kansas; five nieces and nephews: Jacey Thurston, Braydon Thurston, JohnPaul Bernal, Gabriella Bernal, and Jude Bernal. Jarrod was preceded in death by his father, James B. Thurston in September of 2020 and his grandparents: Harry and Frances Thurston and Joe and Bernice Berning. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 17, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Father Ted Stoecklein and Father Aneesh Parappanattu officiating. Visitation will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 16, 2021, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and a Parish Rosary at 7:00 PM. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery at Marienthal, Kansas at 3:30 on Friday. The family suggests memorial donations be made in his honor to the Hays High School Class of 1989 or the Jarrod Thurston Funeral Expense Fund. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at http://www.chartergreatbend.com.

Jarrod M. Thurston

Sunday, June 7th, 1936-Thursday, September 9th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, June 7th, 1936-Thursday, September 9th, 2021An obituary and services are pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

James Eugene Smith

William "Bill" Andrew Goetz, 78, of Oakley, KS died Saturday, September 
11, 2021, at Logan County Hospital. He was born August 29, 1943, in 
Park, KS to Edmund and Helen (Nellie Brungardt) Goetz. He graduated from
 Grainfield High School in 1961. On September 4, 1970, he married Laura 
Maurath. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George (Bud) Goetz, 
Virgil (Jim) Goetz, Charlie Goetz; and sisters, Maxine Leiker, Delores 
Deines, Elsie Bittel, Marlene Fahey. 
He is survived by his wife, Laura, of Oakley; children, Lisa (James) 
Cox, of Newton, Amy Thrasher, of Oakley, Neil Goetz, of Palm Springs, 
CA, Cara Goetz, of Oakley, and Jason (JP) Goetz, of Denver, CO; 
grandchildren, Camilla (Justin) Panariello, of Venice, FL, Neil Goetz, 
Jr., of Riverside, CA, Amber Cox, of Newton, Corey Thrasher, of 
Goodland, and Andrea Cox, of Newton; great-grandson, Hank Panariello, of
 Venice, FL; brother, Gary Goetz, of WaKeeney; sister, Pat Radcliffe, of
 Kenton, OH; and many sister &amp; brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, 
great nieces, great nephews and friends. 
Bill loved getting away to go fishing anytime he would get the chance, 
he also enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and taking them out for
 ice cream whenever they were around. He was a family man first and 
foremost, a loving husband and a great father. He was a very social 
person, and you could often find him chatting with his friends over a 
donut at one of his many ‘coffee break’ places around Oakley. He always 
took the time out of his busy day to stop and share a conversation with 
whomever crossed his path. As a proud member of the local high school 
booster club, you could spot him at a Oakley Plainsmen sporting event 
cheering on the home team or travelling to support them on the road 
(even after his own kids had graduated). If he wasn’t at a game, 
scratching a lottery ticket, or at work; you were likely to catch him 
working in his yard or on his Ford Galaxie (both of which he took 
tremendous pride in). 
He worked for NW Furniture and Floor Covering for many years and when it
 closed started his own business; Superior Floor Covering. He worked 
hard and truly believed in the motto “if something is worth doing, it is
 worth doing right”. His work ethic and skillset were second to none. He
 was a master carpenter, and his craftsmanship can be seen in the 
numerous homes that he helped make beautiful all throughout his 
community and the surrounding areas. He flipped many houses in the 
Oakley area in his later years, turning sometimes very undesirable 
houses into amazingly beautiful homes. 
Bill was a man of faith and believed in service to his fellow man. He 
was a member of the Knights of Columbus (serving as Grand Knight and 
later District Deputy - he also won a prestigious KofC Family of the 
Year Award). He was a man of integrity and compassion. He would always 
be the first to help out anyone who was in need. As a younger man, he 
and his wife (Laura) enjoyed playing cards with their friends, being 
social and were members of many bowling leagues. Later in life he simply
 enjoyed driving around town with his daughter Cara, just because… 
He impacted the lives of anyone he met and everyone that knew him, has a
 “Bill Story” to share. His friendly smile and his whistling of a 
cheerful tune while he worked, will be missed by many, but his legacy 
will never be forgotten. 
Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Sunday, Sept. 19 at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 pm. Funeral 
Mass will be at 10:00 am, Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic
 Church, Oakley, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials can be 
made to St. Joseph Church and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>William "Bill" Andrew Goetz, 78, of Oakley, KS died Saturday, September 
11, 2021, at Logan County Hospital. He was born August 29, 1943, in 
Park, KS to Edmund and Helen (Nellie Brungardt) Goetz. He graduated from
 Grainfield High School in 1961. On September 4, 1970, he married Laura 
Maurath. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George (Bud) Goetz, 
Virgil (Jim) Goetz, Charlie Goetz; and sisters, Maxine Leiker, Delores 
Deines, Elsie Bittel, Marlene Fahey. 
He is survived by his wife, Laura, of Oakley; children, Lisa (James) 
Cox, of Newton, Amy Thrasher, of Oakley, Neil Goetz, of Palm Springs, 
CA, Cara Goetz, of Oakley, and Jason (JP) Goetz, of Denver, CO; 
grandchildren, Camilla (Justin) Panariello, of Venice, FL, Neil Goetz, 
Jr., of Riverside, CA, Amber Cox, of Newton, Corey Thrasher, of 
Goodland, and Andrea Cox, of Newton; great-grandson, Hank Panariello, of
 Venice, FL; brother, Gary Goetz, of WaKeeney; sister, Pat Radcliffe, of
 Kenton, OH; and many sister &amp; brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews, 
great nieces, great nephews and friends. 
Bill loved getting away to go fishing anytime he would get the chance, 
he also enjoyed spending time with his grandkids and taking them out for
 ice cream whenever they were around. He was a family man first and 
foremost, a loving husband and a great father. He was a very social 
person, and you could often find him chatting with his friends over a 
donut at one of his many ‘coffee break’ places around Oakley. He always 
took the time out of his busy day to stop and share a conversation with 
whomever crossed his path. As a proud member of the local high school 
booster club, you could spot him at a Oakley Plainsmen sporting event 
cheering on the home team or travelling to support them on the road 
(even after his own kids had graduated). If he wasn’t at a game, 
scratching a lottery ticket, or at work; you were likely to catch him 
working in his yard or on his Ford Galaxie (both of which he took 
tremendous pride in). 
He worked for NW Furniture and Floor Covering for many years and when it
 closed started his own business; Superior Floor Covering. He worked 
hard and truly believed in the motto “if something is worth doing, it is
 worth doing right”. His work ethic and skillset were second to none. He
 was a master carpenter, and his craftsmanship can be seen in the 
numerous homes that he helped make beautiful all throughout his 
community and the surrounding areas. He flipped many houses in the 
Oakley area in his later years, turning sometimes very undesirable 
houses into amazingly beautiful homes. 
Bill was a man of faith and believed in service to his fellow man. He 
was a member of the Knights of Columbus (serving as Grand Knight and 
later District Deputy - he also won a prestigious KofC Family of the 
Year Award). He was a man of integrity and compassion. He would always 
be the first to help out anyone who was in need. As a younger man, he 
and his wife (Laura) enjoyed playing cards with their friends, being 
social and were members of many bowling leagues. Later in life he simply
 enjoyed driving around town with his daughter Cara, just because… 
He impacted the lives of anyone he met and everyone that knew him, has a
 “Bill Story” to share. His friendly smile and his whistling of a 
cheerful tune while he worked, will be missed by many, but his legacy 
will never be forgotten. 
Visitation will be from 5pm to 7pm, Sunday, Sept. 19 at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, Oakley, with a rosary to follow at 7:00 pm. Funeral 
Mass will be at 10:00 am, Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at St. Joseph Catholic
 Church, Oakley, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials can be 
made to St. Joseph Church and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

William 'Bill' Andrew Goetz

Phyllis Ione (Kobler) Madden, went to her heavenly home on August 
18, 2021, at the age of 90, joyful to be reunited with so many she loved.
 She was a loving wife to her husband of 54 years, and a loving mother 
to their five children. 
 Phyllis was born on January 27, 1931, to Albert and Anna Kobler at 
their home in Morland, Kansas. She lived her entire childhood in the 
family business, Kobler Drug Store with her parents, three sisters, and 
one brother. Raised in a Christian family, Phyllis lived a life that was
 shaped and guided by her faith.
 On June 19, 1949, she married Eugene Ellis Madden moving to Hill 
City, Kansas. In the early 70s, the family moved to Dodge City, KS for 
over 20 years. Upon retirement they moved back to their hometown of 
Hill City for several years and eventually moved to the Wichita area for
 the remainder of her life 
 Phyllis is now joyfully reunited with those who preceded her 
including her parents, her husband Gene, son Mark Eugene and daughter 
Teresa Jane and her beloved grandson Jeffrey Mark, her sisters and 
brother, LaVergne Hardman, Margaret Rath, Lorrayne Deines and Carl 
Kobler and their spouses. 
 Her survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Ken) Beran, Pamela 
(Gary) Werling, and her son, Kelly Madden, as well as her sister-in-law 
Janice Richmeier, 9 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and many 
nieces and nephews. Her earthly life was filled with the love of family 
and friends, and most importantly faith in Jesus was her path to eternal
 life. All who knew her were blessed to have her in their lives.
 The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 
18, at the Graham County United Methodist Church in Hill City, Kansas 
with visitation at the church on Friday, September 17th from 4-6:00. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Graham County United Methodist Church, 
118 N 4th AVE, Hill City, KS 67642. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City,
 KS.

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 </figure>Phyllis Ione (Kobler) Madden, went to her heavenly home on August 
18, 2021, at the age of 90, joyful to be reunited with so many she loved.
 She was a loving wife to her husband of 54 years, and a loving mother 
to their five children. 
 Phyllis was born on January 27, 1931, to Albert and Anna Kobler at 
their home in Morland, Kansas. She lived her entire childhood in the 
family business, Kobler Drug Store with her parents, three sisters, and 
one brother. Raised in a Christian family, Phyllis lived a life that was
 shaped and guided by her faith.
 On June 19, 1949, she married Eugene Ellis Madden moving to Hill 
City, Kansas. In the early 70s, the family moved to Dodge City, KS for 
over 20 years. Upon retirement they moved back to their hometown of 
Hill City for several years and eventually moved to the Wichita area for
 the remainder of her life 
 Phyllis is now joyfully reunited with those who preceded her 
including her parents, her husband Gene, son Mark Eugene and daughter 
Teresa Jane and her beloved grandson Jeffrey Mark, her sisters and 
brother, LaVergne Hardman, Margaret Rath, Lorrayne Deines and Carl 
Kobler and their spouses. 
 Her survivors include her daughters, Patricia (Ken) Beran, Pamela 
(Gary) Werling, and her son, Kelly Madden, as well as her sister-in-law 
Janice Richmeier, 9 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and many 
nieces and nephews. Her earthly life was filled with the love of family 
and friends, and most importantly faith in Jesus was her path to eternal
 life. All who knew her were blessed to have her in their lives.
 The memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 
18, at the Graham County United Methodist Church in Hill City, Kansas 
with visitation at the church on Friday, September 17th from 4-6:00. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Graham County United Methodist Church, 
118 N 4th AVE, Hill City, KS 67642. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City,
 KS.

Phyllis Ione (Kobler) Madden

Evelyn Engleman, age 95, of Graham County, Kansas died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Via Christi Village - Hays.&nbsp; She was born February 1, 1926,&nbsp; to Maurice and Julia (Raddenberg) Wanker.

She married Robert N. Engleman on May 26, 1943, in Maryville, MO.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, helped with the farming and enjoyed time&nbsp; gardening,&nbsp; sewing, and time together with family traveling to Colorado in their RV/Camper.&nbsp; When the kids were grown she and Bob traveled the United States on motorcycle and by car, as well as enjoyed multiple trips to Europe.

Survivors include her son: Bruce (Mary) Engleman, Owasso, OK; daughters: Pamela Lynn, Topeka, KS; Julie (Steve) Paul, Hays, KS; Barbara (Bob) Goodrow, Hays, KS; and Ellen (Tom) Spies, Sidney, NE.&nbsp; Nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren plus one to arrive this fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2017; son: Bobby; son-in-law: Bill, and grandson: Brent.

Graveside inurnment services provided by Phil Stinemetz will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the Penokee Cemetery - Penokee, KS.

The family requests no memorials please.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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>

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 </figure>Evelyn Engleman, age 95, of Graham County, Kansas died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Via Christi Village - Hays.&nbsp; She was born February 1, 1926,&nbsp; to Maurice and Julia (Raddenberg) Wanker.She married Robert N. Engleman on May 26, 1943, in Maryville, MO.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, helped with the farming and enjoyed time&nbsp; gardening,&nbsp; sewing, and time together with family traveling to Colorado in their RV/Camper.&nbsp; When the kids were grown she and Bob traveled the United States on motorcycle and by car, as well as enjoyed multiple trips to Europe.Survivors include her son: Bruce (Mary) Engleman, Owasso, OK; daughters: Pamela Lynn, Topeka, KS; Julie (Steve) Paul, Hays, KS; Barbara (Bob) Goodrow, Hays, KS; and Ellen (Tom) Spies, Sidney, NE.&nbsp; Nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren plus one to arrive this fall.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2017; son: Bobby; son-in-law: Bill, and grandson: Brent.Graveside inurnment services provided by Phil Stinemetz will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM in the Penokee Cemetery - Penokee, KS.The family requests no memorials please.&nbsp;&nbsp;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>

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