Delaine Mary Quam, age 88, of Austin, MN, died peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, with her daughter by her side.

Dee was born August 15, 1933, in Hays, Kansas, to Albert
 and Albina (Riedel) Werth.&nbsp; She grew up in Arvada, Colorado and 
graduated from Arvada High School.

While attending a New Year’s Eve party, Dee met Dale 
Quam, the love of her life.&nbsp; After a one year courtship, the couple was 
married on February 5, 1955 and moved to Austin, Minnesota to begin 
their life together.

Dee began her working career at the Federal Reserve 
Bank in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; After the move to Austin, she worked at 
Sterling State Bank.&nbsp; Taking time off to start a family, she eventually 
returned to the work force, landing at the Austin Daily Herald.&nbsp; Dee was
 a well known fixture at the Herald where she spent 44 years balancing 
books, appeasing customers, and keeping paper boys in line.&nbsp; As a 
sideline, she also delivered newspapers to various living complexes in 
town.&nbsp; Unable to stay away from the public, she returned to work as a 
food demonstrator at HyVee for several years.

Dee was a unique mix of German pride and stubbornness,
 spunk, and an unparalleled sense of humor.&nbsp; There was never a social 
function she didn’t enjoy.&nbsp; Polka dancing, gardening, bingo, shopping 
trips with family, adventures with her friends Randy and Sue were some 
of her hobbies.&nbsp; Dee’s life was her family.&nbsp; She loved celebrating 
holidays with her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp; 
Dee was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.

Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Cheryl) Quam, 
Grand Rapids, MI, Douglas (Rebecca) Quam, Mankato, MN; daughter, Debra 
(William) Vietor, Austin, MN; 10 grandchildren, Betsy, Audra, Ian, 
Olivia, Nathaniel, Michaela, Lindsay, Jordan, Matthew, and Jessica; 6 
great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (John) Lamb, Lilburn, GA, Deloris 
Midgley, Andalusia, AL; brother-in-law, Richard (Sue) Quam, Austin, MN; 
numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Randy and Sue Kapaun, 
Albert Lea, MN.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Dale; 2 brothers; a sister; numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

Although we know that Dee is jubilantly dancing the 
polka in heaven, she leaves behind a lasting legacy in the many lives 
she touched.&nbsp; She will lovingly live on in her children, grandchildren, 
and great grandchildren.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, 
September 27, 2021, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James 
Steffes officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Sunday at Mayer 
Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm.&nbsp; The family will
 also greet friends one hour before the mass at the church on Monday.&nbsp; 
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church or to the donor’s choice.

Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

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 </figure>Delaine Mary Quam, age 88, of Austin, MN, died peacefully on Saturday, September 18, 2021, with her daughter by her side.Dee was born August 15, 1933, in Hays, Kansas, to Albert
 and Albina (Riedel) Werth.&nbsp; She grew up in Arvada, Colorado and 
graduated from Arvada High School.While attending a New Year’s Eve party, Dee met Dale 
Quam, the love of her life.&nbsp; After a one year courtship, the couple was 
married on February 5, 1955 and moved to Austin, Minnesota to begin 
their life together.Dee began her working career at the Federal Reserve 
Bank in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; After the move to Austin, she worked at 
Sterling State Bank.&nbsp; Taking time off to start a family, she eventually 
returned to the work force, landing at the Austin Daily Herald.&nbsp; Dee was
 a well known fixture at the Herald where she spent 44 years balancing 
books, appeasing customers, and keeping paper boys in line.&nbsp; As a 
sideline, she also delivered newspapers to various living complexes in 
town.&nbsp; Unable to stay away from the public, she returned to work as a 
food demonstrator at HyVee for several years.Dee was a unique mix of German pride and stubbornness,
 spunk, and an unparalleled sense of humor.&nbsp; There was never a social 
function she didn’t enjoy.&nbsp; Polka dancing, gardening, bingo, shopping 
trips with family, adventures with her friends Randy and Sue were some 
of her hobbies.&nbsp; Dee’s life was her family.&nbsp; She loved celebrating 
holidays with her family and attending her grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp; 
Dee was also a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church.Survivors include her sons, Dennis (Cheryl) Quam, 
Grand Rapids, MI, Douglas (Rebecca) Quam, Mankato, MN; daughter, Debra 
(William) Vietor, Austin, MN; 10 grandchildren, Betsy, Audra, Ian, 
Olivia, Nathaniel, Michaela, Lindsay, Jordan, Matthew, and Jessica; 6 
great grandchildren; sisters, Shirley (John) Lamb, Lilburn, GA, Deloris 
Midgley, Andalusia, AL; brother-in-law, Richard (Sue) Quam, Austin, MN; 
numerous nieces and nephews; special friends, Randy and Sue Kapaun, 
Albert Lea, MN.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Dale; 2 brothers; a sister; numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.Although we know that Dee is jubilantly dancing the 
polka in heaven, she leaves behind a lasting legacy in the many lives 
she touched.&nbsp; She will lovingly live on in her children, grandchildren, 
and great grandchildren.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 am on Monday, 
September 27, 2021, at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father James 
Steffes officiating.&nbsp; Friends may call from 5-7 pm on Sunday at Mayer 
Funeral Home where a rosary will be recited at 6:30 pm.&nbsp; The family will
 also greet friends one hour before the mass at the church on Monday.&nbsp; 
Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to St. Augustine Catholic Church or to the donor’s choice.Condolences may be left online at www.mayerfh.com

Delaine Mary Quam

Lathelda “DoDo” White, 93, passed away September 23, 2021, at 
Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend. She was born December 10, 1927, at 
Hoisington, to Harry and Nettie (Jones) Lee. She married Leonard "Sno" 
White on June 9, 1946, at Hoisington.&nbsp; He died April 23, 2005.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, DoDo was the records manager at the 
Barton County Courthouse until she retired. She was a member of First 
United Methodist Church and served at the church librarian and 
historian. DoDo also held memberships with the Order of Eastern Star for
 50 years, Barton County Historical Society, Fort Larned Chapter of 
Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion Auxiliary in Great
 Bend, RSVP and Friends of the Library, and was a past board member for 
the library in Great Bend. She loved genealogy, researching history and 
was an avid bridge player.

Survivors include, a sister, Diann Fullerton of Yuma, Ariz.; her 
nephews, Todd Jones and wife Candace of Great Bend, Brent Jones and wife
 Cheryl of Manhattan, Lance Jones of Boulder, Colo., Dierk Haskin and 
wife Cheryl of Santa Fe, NM; and a niece, Rachel Cross of Salt Lake 
City, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, 
Leonard White; a sister, Glynnese Jones; two brother in laws, Cecil 
Jones and Don Fullerton; and a niece, Mary Jones.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 24,
 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, 
September 25, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Gary Schraeder 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been designated to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lathelda “DoDo” White, 93, passed away September 23, 2021, at 
Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend. She was born December 10, 1927, at 
Hoisington, to Harry and Nettie (Jones) Lee. She married Leonard "Sno" 
White on June 9, 1946, at Hoisington.&nbsp; He died April 23, 2005.A lifetime Great Bend resident, DoDo was the records manager at the 
Barton County Courthouse until she retired. She was a member of First 
United Methodist Church and served at the church librarian and 
historian. DoDo also held memberships with the Order of Eastern Star for
 50 years, Barton County Historical Society, Fort Larned Chapter of 
Daughters of the American Revolution, American Legion Auxiliary in Great
 Bend, RSVP and Friends of the Library, and was a past board member for 
the library in Great Bend. She loved genealogy, researching history and 
was an avid bridge player.Survivors include, a sister, Diann Fullerton of Yuma, Ariz.; her 
nephews, Todd Jones and wife Candace of Great Bend, Brent Jones and wife
 Cheryl of Manhattan, Lance Jones of Boulder, Colo., Dierk Haskin and 
wife Cheryl of Santa Fe, NM; and a niece, Rachel Cross of Salt Lake 
City, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, 
Leonard White; a sister, Glynnese Jones; two brother in laws, Cecil 
Jones and Don Fullerton; and a niece, Mary Jones.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 24,
 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, 
September 25, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Gary Schraeder 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been designated to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Lathelda 'DoDo' White

Raymond "Ray" August Rumpel, age 81, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hopsital Long Term Care, in WaKeeney. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Raymond "Ray" August Rumpel, age 81, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hopsital Long Term Care, in WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Raymond 'Ray' August Rumpel

Patricia “Pat” Kistler, age 81, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,
 September 22, 2021, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. 
She was born April 18, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of George 
Russell and Georgia May (Miller) Shane. 
Pat attended grade school in Elkhart and Dodge City; graduating high 
school from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in Windthorst, 
Kansas. She continued her education at Emporia State University where 
she earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration. Pat married 
Ken Kistler on June 30, 1989 in Ulysses, Kansas. Pat taught Art at 
Kepley Middle School for 22 years. She was very creative and had painted
 murals at Joyce School as well as Kepley Middle School. She also 
sponsored Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 10 years. Pat enjoyed 
bike riding, walking, running, gardening, fashion, drama, theatre and 
vocal performances. She loved her grandkids very much and attended their
 school activities local and far away. She enjoyed making ceramics and 
had a potter’s wheel and kiln. Pat spent numerous hours in her yard 
tending to her garden and flowers. She was active in Women’s Bible and 
Prayer groups, was a member of Rose Lane Church of God and Gideon’s 
International. 
Pat is survived by her husband Ken of their home; children, Danny 
Hawkins and wife Rita of Newton, Kansas, Dana Hawkins-Simons and husband
 John of Montclair, New Jersey, Marcy Stringham and husband Kyle of 
Ulysses, Kansas; step-children, Shelana Corrigan and husband Eddie of 
Monks Corner, South Carolina, Robin Fort of Ulysses, Kansas, Kyle 
Kistler and wife Camie of Dodge City, Kansas, Kenya Rudzik and husband 
Chance of Ulysses, Kansas, Thadd Kistler and wife Beth Ann of Auburn, 
Kentucky; half-brothers, Charles Haight and wife Linda, Joe Miner and 
wife Donna; half–sisters, Jackie Smith, Jeanne Miner Wundrow and husband
 Gary; 8 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 9 
step-great-grandchildren. 
Pat is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Mike Shane. 
Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM at 
Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses, Kansas, with Pastor Gerry 
Dupuis officiating. Burial will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 6:30 
PM at Rose Lane Church of God in Ulysses. The service will be streamed 
live on Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial contributions may 
be given to Gideon’s International in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 
W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Patricia “Pat” Kistler, age 81, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,
 September 22, 2021, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. 
She was born April 18, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of George 
Russell and Georgia May (Miller) Shane. 
Pat attended grade school in Elkhart and Dodge City; graduating high 
school from Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School in Windthorst, 
Kansas. She continued her education at Emporia State University where 
she earned a Master’s degree in Educational Administration. Pat married 
Ken Kistler on June 30, 1989 in Ulysses, Kansas. Pat taught Art at 
Kepley Middle School for 22 years. She was very creative and had painted
 murals at Joyce School as well as Kepley Middle School. She also 
sponsored Fellowship of Christian Athletes for 10 years. Pat enjoyed 
bike riding, walking, running, gardening, fashion, drama, theatre and 
vocal performances. She loved her grandkids very much and attended their
 school activities local and far away. She enjoyed making ceramics and 
had a potter’s wheel and kiln. Pat spent numerous hours in her yard 
tending to her garden and flowers. She was active in Women’s Bible and 
Prayer groups, was a member of Rose Lane Church of God and Gideon’s 
International. 
Pat is survived by her husband Ken of their home; children, Danny 
Hawkins and wife Rita of Newton, Kansas, Dana Hawkins-Simons and husband
 John of Montclair, New Jersey, Marcy Stringham and husband Kyle of 
Ulysses, Kansas; step-children, Shelana Corrigan and husband Eddie of 
Monks Corner, South Carolina, Robin Fort of Ulysses, Kansas, Kyle 
Kistler and wife Camie of Dodge City, Kansas, Kenya Rudzik and husband 
Chance of Ulysses, Kansas, Thadd Kistler and wife Beth Ann of Auburn, 
Kentucky; half-brothers, Charles Haight and wife Linda, Joe Miner and 
wife Donna; half–sisters, Jackie Smith, Jeanne Miner Wundrow and husband
 Gary; 8 grandchildren, 14 step-grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, 9 
step-great-grandchildren. 
Pat is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Mike Shane. 
Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 10:00 AM at 
Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses, Kansas, with Pastor Gerry 
Dupuis officiating. Burial will follow at the Ulysses Cemetery. 
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 4:00 PM until 6:30 
PM at Rose Lane Church of God in Ulysses. The service will be streamed 
live on Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial contributions may 
be given to Gideon’s International in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 
W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Patricia 'Pat' Kistler

Shayla Dawn Randle, age 42 of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.&nbsp; She was born March 4, 1979, in Hugoton, Kansas to David L. and Teresa Radena (Wilgus) Randle. &nbsp;

She was a Para Educator, and a Teacher’s Assistant for over 13 years with the Hays 498 School District at Wilson School, and Early Childhood Connections.&nbsp; She grew up in&nbsp; Hugoton, Kansas and was a 1997 graduate of Hugoton High School.&nbsp; She received her Associate Degree in 2019 from Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking. music, dancing, fishing, camping, kayaking and spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Taya D. Randle, Manhattan, KS; Amedee B. Randle and Cyran R. Randle, both of Hays, KS; her father, David L. Randle, Hays, KS; three sisters, Tammie Nelson, Beloit, KS; Angela Heier and husband, Kevin, Sedgwick, KS; Davesa Kae Cousins and husband, Donald, Hays, KS; her uncles, Joe Randle and wife, Lenior, Corinth, TX; Roger Wilgus and wife, Annette, Guymon, OK; and six nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her mother, and her grandparents. &nbsp;

A private family inurnment will be held at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to her children male payable to: Taya Randle in care if the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Shayla Dawn Randle, age 42 of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home.&nbsp; She was born March 4, 1979, in Hugoton, Kansas to David L. and Teresa Radena (Wilgus) Randle. &nbsp;She was a Para Educator, and a Teacher’s Assistant for over 13 years with the Hays 498 School District at Wilson School, and Early Childhood Connections.&nbsp; She grew up in&nbsp; Hugoton, Kansas and was a 1997 graduate of Hugoton High School.&nbsp; She received her Associate Degree in 2019 from Hutchinson Community College.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking. music, dancing, fishing, camping, kayaking and spending time with her family.Survivors include her children, Taya D. Randle, Manhattan, KS; Amedee B. Randle and Cyran R. Randle, both of Hays, KS; her father, David L. Randle, Hays, KS; three sisters, Tammie Nelson, Beloit, KS; Angela Heier and husband, Kevin, Sedgwick, KS; Davesa Kae Cousins and husband, Donald, Hays, KS; her uncles, Joe Randle and wife, Lenior, Corinth, TX; Roger Wilgus and wife, Annette, Guymon, OK; and six nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her mother, and her grandparents. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be held at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to her children male payable to: Taya Randle in care if the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Shayla Dawn Randle

Tianna Dawnae Bays-Broils, 44, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas 
City, Missouri.

Tianna was born June 9, 1977, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the 
daughter of Henry and Shayne (Humes) Reinhardt.&nbsp; She grew up and 
attended schools in Russell and graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; She 
attended the NCK Technical College where she was licensed as a CNA and 
CMA.

Tianna enjoyed working in the medical field for several years until 
she became a stay at home mother for Zayden. She enjoyed scrapbooking, 
thrift stores, and spending time with her family and friends. She was an
 incredibly caring person with a strong faith and a big heart for 
whoever she met. She would do anything for anyone, and she never judged,
 only loved.

Surviving family include her two children; Brandon Bays-Broils and 
Zayden Reinhardt both of Russell, Kansas; father, Henry Reinhardt 
(Sylvia) of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Shawn Evans (Sara) of Russell, 
Kansas, and Scott Evans of Russell, Kansas; sister, Kelsi Hedger (Joe) 
of Enid, Oklahoma.

Tianna was preceded in death by her mother, Shayne Barnes, stepfather
 Gary Barnes, nephew Cael Evans, grandparents Martin and Clarice 
Reinhardt and Vaughn and Donna Humes. 

A Celebration of Tianna’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday September 27th
 at the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held 
from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with 
the family present to greet friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; 

In lieu of
 flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Tianna Bays-Broils 
memorial fund and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

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 </figure>Tianna Dawnae Bays-Broils, 44, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas 
City, Missouri.Tianna was born June 9, 1977, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the 
daughter of Henry and Shayne (Humes) Reinhardt.&nbsp; She grew up and 
attended schools in Russell and graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; She 
attended the NCK Technical College where she was licensed as a CNA and 
CMA.Tianna enjoyed working in the medical field for several years until 
she became a stay at home mother for Zayden. She enjoyed scrapbooking, 
thrift stores, and spending time with her family and friends. She was an
 incredibly caring person with a strong faith and a big heart for 
whoever she met. She would do anything for anyone, and she never judged,
 only loved.Surviving family include her two children; Brandon Bays-Broils and 
Zayden Reinhardt both of Russell, Kansas; father, Henry Reinhardt 
(Sylvia) of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Shawn Evans (Sara) of Russell, 
Kansas, and Scott Evans of Russell, Kansas; sister, Kelsi Hedger (Joe) 
of Enid, Oklahoma.Tianna was preceded in death by her mother, Shayne Barnes, stepfather
 Gary Barnes, nephew Cael Evans, grandparents Martin and Clarice 
Reinhardt and Vaughn and Donna Humes. A Celebration of Tianna’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday September 27th
 at the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held 
from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Sunday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with 
the family present to greet friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; In lieu of
 flowers, the family is requesting donations to the Tianna Bays-Broils 
memorial fund and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Tianna D. Bays-Broils

Tonya Lynn (Bittel) Sweat, age 41, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at HaysMed.&nbsp; 

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 2:30 PM at Celebration Community Church with Pastor Brandt Rice officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow the services in the St. Francis Cemetery - Munjor, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing and Visitation will be Monday, September 27, 2021 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601 and on Tuesday beginning at 1:30 PM prior to services at Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A complete obituary is pending and will be published by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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>Tonya Lynn (Bittel) Sweat, age 41, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at HaysMed.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at 2:30 PM at Celebration Community Church with Pastor Brandt Rice officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow the services in the St. Francis Cemetery - Munjor, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing and Visitation will be Monday, September 27, 2021 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601 and on Tuesday beginning at 1:30 PM prior to services at Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;A complete obituary is pending and will be published by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.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>.

Tonya Lynn (Bittel) Sweat

Donna Blatcher, 71, Salina, KS passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, as a result of multiple health issues.

Donna was born on Oct. 11, 1949, in Stockton, KS to the late Lester 
and Vera Rudman. She graduated from Palco High School in 1967.

She was married to the love of her life the late Grady Blatcher on 
Sept. 7, 1976, in Windsor, CO where they lived until moving to Salina in 
1994.

She loved being a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, 
Sister and Aunt. She loved her family more than life. She was also an 
avid board member and coach for the SCARC "Blue Thunder"&nbsp; Special 
Olympics team for several years and cherished every moment.

Donna is survived by her two daughters, Amanda Blatcher (Aaron), and 
Kristen Blatcher of Salina, two grandchildren, Shauna Blatcher (Matt) 
and Dustyn McKee (MyKyla), six great-grandchildren, Cayden English, 
Brycen English, Aleeya English, Alayna English, Ezra Brown and Brayden 
McKee, also brothers, Bob (Linda) Rudman, Kent (Barb) Rudman, Mike 
(Patty) Rudman, Rod (Jane) Rudman, Ronnie (Pam) Rudman and sister, Cathy
 (Mort) Sherfick and also several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Blatcher, parents, 
Lester and Vera Rudman, brother, Dan Rudman and sister, Patty Williams.

Donna will forever be missed but always in our hearts.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, at Ryan Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amanda Blatcher to help with final expenses, care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Donna Blatcher, 71, Salina, KS passed away Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, as a result of multiple health issues.Donna was born on Oct. 11, 1949, in Stockton, KS to the late Lester 
and Vera Rudman. She graduated from Palco High School in 1967.She was married to the love of her life the late Grady Blatcher on 
Sept. 7, 1976, in Windsor, CO where they lived until moving to Salina in 
1994.She loved being a Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, 
Sister and Aunt. She loved her family more than life. She was also an 
avid board member and coach for the SCARC "Blue Thunder"&nbsp; Special 
Olympics team for several years and cherished every moment.Donna is survived by her two daughters, Amanda Blatcher (Aaron), and 
Kristen Blatcher of Salina, two grandchildren, Shauna Blatcher (Matt) 
and Dustyn McKee (MyKyla), six great-grandchildren, Cayden English, 
Brycen English, Aleeya English, Alayna English, Ezra Brown and Brayden 
McKee, also brothers, Bob (Linda) Rudman, Kent (Barb) Rudman, Mike 
(Patty) Rudman, Rod (Jane) Rudman, Ronnie (Pam) Rudman and sister, Cathy
 (Mort) Sherfick and also several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Grady Blatcher, parents, 
Lester and Vera Rudman, brother, Dan Rudman and sister, Patty Williams.Donna will forever be missed but always in our hearts.Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 2, at Ryan Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Amanda Blatcher to help with final expenses, care of Ryan Mortuary.

Donna Blatcher

Sister Charlotte Unrein, 90, died September 22, 2021, in the 
Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born March 31,
 1931, in La Crosse, KS, the daughter of Carl and Lidwina (Zimmerman) 
Unrein. She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1945 and 
pronounced vows in 1948. Sister Charlotte celebrated seventy years of 
religious profession in 2018.

Sister Charlotte ministered in a variety of different ways. She began
 doing domestic work, and then she was sent to Nigeria as one of the 
original three missionaries to go there. After five years in Africa she 
returned to Great Bend, where she was in charge of the sewing room. She 
then earned a degree in nursing and worked in Garden City and Salina. 
When she returned to the motherhouse in 2008, she took up her work of 
making jellies and other items for the annual bazar.

Sister Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, 
and four brothers. She is survived by one brother, Timothy Unrein, 
Ocala, FL; several nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters 
of Peace.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 
27, 2021. A Vigil Service will be held Sunday, September 26, 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 Charlotte may be sent to 
Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.

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 </figure>Sister Charlotte Unrein, 90, died September 22, 2021, in the 
Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born March 31,
 1931, in La Crosse, KS, the daughter of Carl and Lidwina (Zimmerman) 
Unrein. She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1945 and 
pronounced vows in 1948. Sister Charlotte celebrated seventy years of 
religious profession in 2018.Sister Charlotte ministered in a variety of different ways. She began
 doing domestic work, and then she was sent to Nigeria as one of the 
original three missionaries to go there. After five years in Africa she 
returned to Great Bend, where she was in charge of the sewing room. She 
then earned a degree in nursing and worked in Garden City and Salina. 
When she returned to the motherhouse in 2008, she took up her work of 
making jellies and other items for the annual bazar.Sister Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, 
and four brothers. She is survived by one brother, Timothy Unrein, 
Ocala, FL; several nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters 
of Peace.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Monday, September 
27, 2021. A Vigil Service will be held Sunday, September 26, 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 Charlotte may be sent to 
Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.

Sister Charlotte Unrein

Steven Leon Koerner, age 57, of Hays, KS passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Hays.&nbsp; 

Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Steven Leon Koerner, age 57, of Hays, KS passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at his home in Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Steven Leon Koerner

Andrew Francis Heimann, 30, Hays, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in rural Ellis County.

He was born July 6, 1991, in Shawnee, 
the son of Bill and Teresa (Becker) Heimann.&nbsp; He was a 2010 graduate of 
TMP-M High School and earned his Registered Nursing degree from NCK-Tech
 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; 
Andrew worked as a surgical nurse with the heart team at HaysMed.&nbsp; On 
August 3, 2013 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Reifschneider 
in Hutchinson.&nbsp; His memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church and the St. Nicholas of Myra Knights of Columbus. &nbsp;He enjoyed 
recreational sports, working out at the gym, music, playing his guitar, 
and was an avid KC Chiefs and Royals fan.&nbsp; Andrew enjoyed woodworking 
and home improvement and especially loved being outdoors with his son 
Eli, fishing, and hunting.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of
 Hays, sons: Eli Heimann of Hays and Landry Heimann due November 6th, 
parents: Bill and Teresa Heimann of Hays, three brothers: Scott Heimann 
(Beth) of Hays, Joe Heimann (Megan) of Sheldon, IA, and Jeff Heimann of 
Hays, two sisters: Natalie Brei (Logan) of Lincoln, NE and Bridget 
Heimann of Wichita, his maternal grandparents: Paul and Mary Becker of 
Huron, father and mother-in-law: Jon and Marilyn Reifschneider of 
Arlington, two brothers-in-law: Paul Reifschneider (Robin) of Newton and
 Michael Reifschneider of Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Henry and Cecilia Heimann.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Damian Richards and Fr. Andy Hammeke 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Vincent.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am 
until service time on Saturday, all at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will
 be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary on Friday at the
 church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to his children’s college education, 
made payable to: Elizabeth Heimann, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Andrew may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Andrew Francis Heimann, 30, Hays, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, in rural Ellis County.He was born July 6, 1991, in Shawnee, 
the son of Bill and Teresa (Becker) Heimann.&nbsp; He was a 2010 graduate of 
TMP-M High School and earned his Registered Nursing degree from NCK-Tech
 and a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; 
Andrew worked as a surgical nurse with the heart team at HaysMed.&nbsp; On 
August 3, 2013 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth A. Reifschneider 
in Hutchinson.&nbsp; His memberships included St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church and the St. Nicholas of Myra Knights of Columbus. &nbsp;He enjoyed 
recreational sports, working out at the gym, music, playing his guitar, 
and was an avid KC Chiefs and Royals fan.&nbsp; Andrew enjoyed woodworking 
and home improvement and especially loved being outdoors with his son 
Eli, fishing, and hunting.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Elizabeth of
 Hays, sons: Eli Heimann of Hays and Landry Heimann due November 6th, 
parents: Bill and Teresa Heimann of Hays, three brothers: Scott Heimann 
(Beth) of Hays, Joe Heimann (Megan) of Sheldon, IA, and Jeff Heimann of 
Hays, two sisters: Natalie Brei (Logan) of Lincoln, NE and Bridget 
Heimann of Wichita, his maternal grandparents: Paul and Mary Becker of 
Huron, father and mother-in-law: Jon and Marilyn Reifschneider of 
Arlington, two brothers-in-law: Paul Reifschneider (Robin) of Newton and
 Michael Reifschneider of Newton, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents: Henry and Cecilia Heimann.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Damian Richards and Fr. Andy Hammeke 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Boniface Cemetery, Vincent.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 5:30 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am 
until service time on Saturday, all at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will
 be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary on Friday at the
 church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to his children’s college education, 
made payable to: Elizabeth Heimann, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Andrew may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

Andrew Francis Heimann

Cody Crouch, 32, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home in 
Texoma, Texas. He was born on October 20, 1988 at Garden City the son of David Crouch &amp; Lisa Morgan. 
Cody attended Garden City schools. He has lived in Texoma since 2014 and worked construction on buildings and custom furniture. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, and his dog- Bobo, woodworking, cooking, fishing, riding his motorcycle and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. 
He is survived by his Longtime companions- Jerri Green of Texoma, Mother of Daughter - Monica Rubio of Garden City, Daughter- Rachel Rubio of Garden City, Father- David Crouch of Garden City, Mother- Lisa Morgan of Colby, 2 Brothers- Jeffery Crouch of Wisconsin and John Hibler of Garden City, 2 Sisters- Chelsey Crouch of Scott City and Deborah Crouch of Garden City, Grandmother- Donna Morgan of Dighton, and Grandparents of his Daughter- Ernesto &amp; Lorraine Rubio of Garden City. 
He was preceded in death by his Step-Mother- Lisa Crouch and Grandparents- Charles Morgan and Brosey &amp; Alma Crouch. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev Nathan Haeck officiating. Memorials are suggested to Rachel Rubio Education Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 
Garnand Funeral Home 412 North 7th Garden City, Ks 67846 620-276-3219&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Cody Crouch, 32, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at his home in 
Texoma, Texas. He was born on October 20, 1988 at Garden City the son of David Crouch &amp; Lisa Morgan. 
Cody attended Garden City schools. He has lived in Texoma since 2014 and worked construction on buildings and custom furniture. He enjoyed spending time with his daughter, and his dog- Bobo, woodworking, cooking, fishing, riding his motorcycle and rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. 
He is survived by his Longtime companions- Jerri Green of Texoma, Mother of Daughter - Monica Rubio of Garden City, Daughter- Rachel Rubio of Garden City, Father- David Crouch of Garden City, Mother- Lisa Morgan of Colby, 2 Brothers- Jeffery Crouch of Wisconsin and John Hibler of Garden City, 2 Sisters- Chelsey Crouch of Scott City and Deborah Crouch of Garden City, Grandmother- Donna Morgan of Dighton, and Grandparents of his Daughter- Ernesto &amp; Lorraine Rubio of Garden City. 
He was preceded in death by his Step-Mother- Lisa Crouch and Grandparents- Charles Morgan and Brosey &amp; Alma Crouch. 
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev Nathan Haeck officiating. Memorials are suggested to Rachel Rubio Education Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 
Garnand Funeral Home 412 North 7th Garden City, Ks 67846 620-276-3219&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Cody Crouch

Deb Schmeidler, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp;

Deb was born March 17, 1959, in Hays, KS to Gilbert J. and Mary Ann (Pfannenstiel) Schmeidler. She was a graduate of Hays High School class of 1977.&nbsp; Following graduation she worked in the optical field, the last 25 years being an optician with Dr. Kendall Krug of Hays.

She enjoyed spending time with her family playing cards, bowling with friends, as well as polka and square dancing.

Survivors include her brother: Terry Schmeidler (Carla Kriley) of Walker, KS; sister: Kay (Dave) Kruse of Hays, KS; nieces and nephews: Lance Schmeidler, Lynn Baxter, Lacey White, Tyler Kruse, and Breanne Williamson;&nbsp;great nieces and nephews: Landon Schmeidler, Remi Schmeidler, Melanie Kruse and Levi Kruse.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, Kansas with Fr. Earl Befort Officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to: KanLOVKids - Benefitting visually impaired students in Kansas.&nbsp;Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Deb Schmeidler, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp;Deb was born March 17, 1959, in Hays, KS to Gilbert J. and Mary Ann (Pfannenstiel) Schmeidler. She was a graduate of Hays High School class of 1977.&nbsp; Following graduation she worked in the optical field, the last 25 years being an optician with Dr. Kendall Krug of Hays.She enjoyed spending time with her family playing cards, bowling with friends, as well as polka and square dancing.Survivors include her brother: Terry Schmeidler (Carla Kriley) of Walker, KS; sister: Kay (Dave) Kruse of Hays, KS; nieces and nephews: Lance Schmeidler, Lynn Baxter, Lacey White, Tyler Kruse, and Breanne Williamson;&nbsp;great nieces and nephews: Landon Schmeidler, Remi Schmeidler, Melanie Kruse and Levi Kruse.She was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, Kansas with Fr. Earl Befort Officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorial contributions are suggested to: KanLOVKids - Benefitting visually impaired students in Kansas.&nbsp;Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Deb Schmeidler

Patricia Lynn "Pat" Houser Wimmer 78, died September 10, 2021, at 
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita.&nbsp; She was born 
September 6, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, to Harry Vernon (Buck) and Carmen 
Leona (Love) Houser.

Her young childhood was spend in Hays. She and her family moved to El
 Dorado, Kansas in 1954.&nbsp; She attended Eldorado Schools graduating in 
1961.&nbsp; She attended El Dorado Junior College and worked at Montgomery 
Wards.&nbsp; It was during this time she met and fell in love with the love 
of her life, Jim Wimmer.

Pat and Jim were married February 14, 1965 in El Dorado, Kansas.&nbsp; 
They relocated to Newton in 1966 and Newton remained her home until her 
death.&nbsp; She worked for KOEZ radio station, Youthville and volunteered at
 the Newton Medical Center Gift Shop.&nbsp; She was also active in many civic
 and volunteer organizations in the community.&nbsp; She loved reading and 
caring for her cats and beloved husband.

She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived by her 
husband of 56 years Jim, her brother Jim (Deena) Houser; &nbsp;nephews Travis
 (Amy) Houser; Casey Houser; Britt (Ashley) Houser; Coby (Jeni) Houser 
and great nieces and nephews Sophia, Sadie, Charli, Davis, Knox and 
Phoenix.

A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at a later date. A register 
book will be available for friends to sign from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Wednesday, September 22, at Petersen Funeral Home.

Memorial donations in Pat’s memory may be made to Caring Hands Humane
 Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Notes of condolence may be 
left on the Petersen Funeral Home Website www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome

Patricia Lynn "Pat" Houser Wimmer 78, died September 10, 2021, at 
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis hospital in Wichita.&nbsp; She was born 
September 6, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, to Harry Vernon (Buck) and Carmen 
Leona (Love) Houser.Her young childhood was spend in Hays. She and her family moved to El
 Dorado, Kansas in 1954.&nbsp; She attended Eldorado Schools graduating in 
1961.&nbsp; She attended El Dorado Junior College and worked at Montgomery 
Wards.&nbsp; It was during this time she met and fell in love with the love 
of her life, Jim Wimmer.Pat and Jim were married February 14, 1965 in El Dorado, Kansas.&nbsp; 
They relocated to Newton in 1966 and Newton remained her home until her 
death.&nbsp; She worked for KOEZ radio station, Youthville and volunteered at
 the Newton Medical Center Gift Shop.&nbsp; She was also active in many civic
 and volunteer organizations in the community.&nbsp; She loved reading and 
caring for her cats and beloved husband.She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived by her 
husband of 56 years Jim, her brother Jim (Deena) Houser; &nbsp;nephews Travis
 (Amy) Houser; Casey Houser; Britt (Ashley) Houser; Coby (Jeni) Houser 
and great nieces and nephews Sophia, Sadie, Charli, Davis, Knox and 
Phoenix.A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at a later date. A register 
book will be available for friends to sign from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 
Wednesday, September 22, at Petersen Funeral Home.Memorial donations in Pat’s memory may be made to Caring Hands Humane
 Society in care of Petersen Funeral Home.&nbsp; Notes of condolence may be 
left on the Petersen Funeral Home Website www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome

Patricia L. Wimmer

Gary L. Walters, 71, Hays, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at HaysMed.

He was born August 27, 1950, in Hays, 
the son of Florence and Mary (Braun) Walters.&nbsp; He graduated from Hays 
High School in 1968.&nbsp; On July 26, 1975, he was united in marriage to 
Alice Marie Gross in Miami, Oklahoma, and they celebrated 46 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; Gary was a UPS driver for 39 years and also a driver for The 
Hays Daily News, Hess Services, and the U.S. Postal Service.&nbsp; After his 
retirement, he worked as a cemetery caretaker for the City of Hays.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed doing paperwork on his computer and mowing his and his 
neighbors’ lawns.

Gary is survived by his wife: Alice, a 
step-son: Howard Krug of Hays, four sisters: Doris Dinkel of Hays, 
Rozine Lambertson and husband Harry of Hays, Barbara McCauley of Topeka,
 and Debbie Bohm and husband Tom of Hays, and numerous nieces, nephews, 
great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Private family services will be held at
 a later date.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer 
Institute, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences 
and memories of Gary may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Gary L. Walters, 71, Hays, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at HaysMed.He was born August 27, 1950, in Hays, 
the son of Florence and Mary (Braun) Walters.&nbsp; He graduated from Hays 
High School in 1968.&nbsp; On July 26, 1975, he was united in marriage to 
Alice Marie Gross in Miami, Oklahoma, and they celebrated 46 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; Gary was a UPS driver for 39 years and also a driver for The 
Hays Daily News, Hess Services, and the U.S. Postal Service.&nbsp; After his 
retirement, he worked as a cemetery caretaker for the City of Hays.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed doing paperwork on his computer and mowing his and his 
neighbors’ lawns.Gary is survived by his wife: Alice, a 
step-son: Howard Krug of Hays, four sisters: Doris Dinkel of Hays, 
Rozine Lambertson and husband Harry of Hays, Barbara McCauley of Topeka,
 and Debbie Bohm and husband Tom of Hays, and numerous nieces, nephews, 
great-nieces, and great-nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Private family services will be held at
 a later date.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer 
Institute, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences 
and memories of Gary may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Gary L. Walters

Norton resident Joe E. Ballinger passed away Sept. 20, 2021, at the 
Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 88.&nbsp; He was born May 1, 1933, in 
Norton, the son of Guy &amp; Bernice (McCrea) Ballinger.

Survivors include his wife Pamela of Norton; his daughter, Pamela 
Vela of Converse, TX; step-daughter, Michelle Prewo of Logan; 2 
step-sons, Aaron Stoney of McCook, NE &amp; Keith Stoney of Manhattan, 
KS; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren &amp; 1 great great 
grandchild.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Wakeeney with Pastor Nate Hagen 
officiating.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Sept 27, at the Norton American Legion.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton American Legion, the
 Norton VFW, the Norton Library or the Norton County Museum.

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 </figure>Norton resident Joe E. Ballinger passed away Sept. 20, 2021, at the 
Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 88.&nbsp; He was born May 1, 1933, in 
Norton, the son of Guy &amp; Bernice (McCrea) Ballinger.Survivors include his wife Pamela of Norton; his daughter, Pamela 
Vela of Converse, TX; step-daughter, Michelle Prewo of Logan; 2 
step-sons, Aaron Stoney of McCook, NE &amp; Keith Stoney of Manhattan, 
KS; 8 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren &amp; 1 great great 
grandchild.Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 28, at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Wakeeney with Pastor Nate Hagen 
officiating.&nbsp; Military honors will be conducted by the U.S. Air Force.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday, Sept 27, at the Norton American Legion.Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton American Legion, the
 Norton VFW, the Norton Library or the Norton County Museum.

Joe E. Ballinger 

Mirna Lizth Barrera Rodriguez, age 40, died on September 19, 2021, at 
Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
October 13, 1980 the daughter of Isidoro Barrera Fuentez and Juana Maria
 Gomez Valencia.

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City.

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

Memorial Contributions may be given to&nbsp; the Mirna Barrera Funeral Fund.

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 </figure>Mirna Lizth Barrera Rodriguez, age 40, died on September 19, 2021, at 
Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
October 13, 1980 the daughter of Isidoro Barrera Fuentez and Juana Maria
 Gomez Valencia.Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 26, 2021, 2:00 p.m at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City.Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book.Memorial Contributions may be given to&nbsp; the Mirna Barrera Funeral Fund.

Mirna Lizth Barrera Rodriguez

LaNora “Lonnie” Barnes, 86, of Great Bend, passed away September 20, 
2021, at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born March 28,
 1935, in Great Bend, the second daughter of four children born to Gus 
and Christina (Cook) Ohnmacht. She grew up on a farm near Olmitz. She 
married George Barnes on August 30, 1958, in Oklahoma City. He died on 
March 17, 1981.

LaNora attended grade school at St. Anne’s in Olmitz and high school 
at Mount Carmel Academy in Wichita. In 1957 she graduated with a 
Bachelor’s degree from Clarke College, now Clark University in Dubuque, 
Iowa. The following year she completed a dietetic internship at Oklahoma
 University Medical Center at the end of which she became a registered 
dietician.

LaNora and George resided in the Bay Area near San Francisco their 
entire married life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving 
grandmother and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed baking, especially 
homemade breads and pies. When her children were older she worked part 
time as a registered dietician and later as a real estate broker in 
California. She came back to Kansas in 1988 to take care of her mother. 
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church and the Altar Society.

Survivors include, two daughters, Dr. Debra Barnes of Frederick, MD, 
and Diane Da Costa of Darnestown, MD; and four grandsons, Jason, Justin,
 David and Daniel Da Costa. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
her husband, George Barnes; a brother, Galen Ohnmacht; and two sisters, 
Christina Hoelscher and LaVerna Moore.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, 
September 24, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at
 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., 
Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have been 
designated to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund, St. Jude Children’s
 Research Hospital or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant Funeral
 Home.

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 </figure>LaNora “Lonnie” Barnes, 86, of Great Bend, passed away September 20, 
2021, at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born March 28,
 1935, in Great Bend, the second daughter of four children born to Gus 
and Christina (Cook) Ohnmacht. She grew up on a farm near Olmitz. She 
married George Barnes on August 30, 1958, in Oklahoma City. He died on 
March 17, 1981.LaNora attended grade school at St. Anne’s in Olmitz and high school 
at Mount Carmel Academy in Wichita. In 1957 she graduated with a 
Bachelor’s degree from Clarke College, now Clark University in Dubuque, 
Iowa. The following year she completed a dietetic internship at Oklahoma
 University Medical Center at the end of which she became a registered 
dietician.LaNora and George resided in the Bay Area near San Francisco their 
entire married life. She was a devoted wife, mother, and loving 
grandmother and a wonderful homemaker. She enjoyed baking, especially 
homemade breads and pies. When her children were older she worked part 
time as a registered dietician and later as a real estate broker in 
California. She came back to Kansas in 1988 to take care of her mother. 
She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church and the Altar Society.Survivors include, two daughters, Dr. Debra Barnes of Frederick, MD, 
and Diane Da Costa of Darnestown, MD; and four grandsons, Jason, Justin,
 David and Daniel Da Costa. She was preceded in death by her parents; 
her husband, George Barnes; a brother, Galen Ohnmacht; and two sisters, 
Christina Hoelscher and LaVerna Moore.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, 
September 24, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at
 4:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m., 
Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in 
the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been 
designated to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund, St. Jude Children’s
 Research Hospital or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant Funeral
 Home.

LaNora 'Lonnie' Barnes

Stephen Wayne Schrepel, 64, died September 20, 2021, at his home in 
Hoisington. He was born June 22, 1957, in Hays, Kansas, the son of 
Leslie Charles and Carol Louise (Kimball) Schrepel.&nbsp; Stephen graduated 
from Ellinwood High School in 1976 and attended Barton Community 
College.

On March 12, 1978, he married Myrna Gwen Curry at the First United 
Methodist Church in Great Bend.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; He then married 
Lynette Radenberg in Hoisington, Kansas and they later divorced.

A longtime Hoisington resident, coming from Medicine Lodge, Stephen 
worked for the Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; He formerly worked for Essex and 
the Clara Barton Hospital. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and a member 
of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He served on the Hoisington City Council 
and as a Hoisington Volunteer Firefighter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, 
and woodworking, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his three children; Chadd Schrepel and wife Erin of
 Gardner, Todd Schrepel and Angela Schrepel, both of Hoisington; a 
sister, Vickie Bahr and husband Bill of Arkansas; two brothers, Terry 
Schrepel and wife Terri of Buellton, California, and Mark Schrepel and 
wife Meleah of Goddard; and two grandchildren, Wyatt and Callie 
Schrepel.

Visitation will be 1 – 8 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632316473960.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Stephen Wayne Schrepel, 64, died September 20, 2021, at his home in 
Hoisington. He was born June 22, 1957, in Hays, Kansas, the son of 
Leslie Charles and Carol Louise (Kimball) Schrepel.&nbsp; Stephen graduated 
from Ellinwood High School in 1976 and attended Barton Community 
College.On March 12, 1978, he married Myrna Gwen Curry at the First United 
Methodist Church in Great Bend.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; He then married 
Lynette Radenberg in Hoisington, Kansas and they later divorced.A longtime Hoisington resident, coming from Medicine Lodge, Stephen 
worked for the Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; He formerly worked for Essex and 
the Clara Barton Hospital. He was a past Boy Scout Leader and a member 
of Emmanuel Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He served on the Hoisington City Council 
and as a Hoisington Volunteer Firefighter. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, 
and woodworking, and especially spending time with his grandchildren.He is survived by his three children; Chadd Schrepel and wife Erin of
 Gardner, Todd Schrepel and Angela Schrepel, both of Hoisington; a 
sister, Vickie Bahr and husband Bill of Arkansas; two brothers, Terry 
Schrepel and wife Terri of Buellton, California, and Mark Schrepel and 
wife Meleah of Goddard; and two grandchildren, Wyatt and Callie 
Schrepel.Visitation will be 1 – 8 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 27, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding.Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Fire Department in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Stephen Wayne Schrepel

Donald Ray “Don” Farmer, 53, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of 
Colorado, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Pratt 
Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kansas.

Don was born July 11, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp; He was the son of 
Ron, Sr., and Dianne (Vaughn) Farmer.&nbsp; He grew up in Ohio and graduated 
from Mt. Healthy High School in Mt. Healthy, Ohio.

Don served his country in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was injured during active duty and was honorably discharged as a Disabled Veteran.

Don was united in marriage to Deon Cochran on May 15, 2005, in 
Divide, Colorado.&nbsp; They made their home in Florissant, Colorado for 
several years then later moved to Victor, Colorado.&nbsp; Most recently they 
lived in Aurora, Colorado before moving to Russell, Kansas in 2020.

Don mainly worked in the Security business.&nbsp; He worked as a Security 
Officer and Casino Manager in the Casinos of Cripple Creek, Colorado. 
Prior to leaving Colorado, Don worked as an armed guard at the Arapahoe 
County Court House.&nbsp; He attended the Olive Branch Church of Russell.&nbsp; 
Don was an outdoors man who enjoyed guns, target shooting, fishing, 
camping, and hiking.&nbsp; His greatest joy was his family.&nbsp; He was a very 
loving and protective husband, father and grandfather.

Don’s surviving family include his wife of 16 years, Deon of Russell,
 Kansas; five children, Evan McCue (Kristine) of Randolph, Vermont, Sean
 McCue (Rachel) of Eldersburg, Maryland, Donnie Farmer, Jr. of Russell, 
Kansas, Sarah Farmer of Hutchinson, Kansas and Justin Farmer of Canon 
City, Colorado; his mother, Dianne Farmer of Sunman, Indiana; brothers, 
Ron Farmer, Jr. of Divide, Colorado and Herb Farmer of Sunman, Indiana; 
and six grandchildren that called grandpa “Bagu”, Leah, Natalie, Ronin, 
Aurora, Joey and Brogen.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father.

Don’s family selected cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 
at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Ray “Don” Farmer, 53, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of 
Colorado, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Pratt 
Regional Medical Center in Pratt, Kansas.Don was born July 11, 1968, in Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp; He was the son of 
Ron, Sr., and Dianne (Vaughn) Farmer.&nbsp; He grew up in Ohio and graduated 
from Mt. Healthy High School in Mt. Healthy, Ohio.Don served his country in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was injured during active duty and was honorably discharged as a Disabled Veteran.Don was united in marriage to Deon Cochran on May 15, 2005, in 
Divide, Colorado.&nbsp; They made their home in Florissant, Colorado for 
several years then later moved to Victor, Colorado.&nbsp; Most recently they 
lived in Aurora, Colorado before moving to Russell, Kansas in 2020.Don mainly worked in the Security business.&nbsp; He worked as a Security 
Officer and Casino Manager in the Casinos of Cripple Creek, Colorado. 
Prior to leaving Colorado, Don worked as an armed guard at the Arapahoe 
County Court House.&nbsp; He attended the Olive Branch Church of Russell.&nbsp; 
Don was an outdoors man who enjoyed guns, target shooting, fishing, 
camping, and hiking.&nbsp; His greatest joy was his family.&nbsp; He was a very 
loving and protective husband, father and grandfather.Don’s surviving family include his wife of 16 years, Deon of Russell,
 Kansas; five children, Evan McCue (Kristine) of Randolph, Vermont, Sean
 McCue (Rachel) of Eldersburg, Maryland, Donnie Farmer, Jr. of Russell, 
Kansas, Sarah Farmer of Hutchinson, Kansas and Justin Farmer of Canon 
City, Colorado; his mother, Dianne Farmer of Sunman, Indiana; brothers, 
Ron Farmer, Jr. of Divide, Colorado and Herb Farmer of Sunman, Indiana; 
and six grandchildren that called grandpa “Bagu”, Leah, Natalie, Ronin, 
Aurora, Joey and Brogen.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father.Don’s family selected cremation and a Memorial Service will be held 
at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Ray 'Don' Farmer |1968-2021|

Donald E. Billinger, 68, Trinidad, Colorado, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

&nbsp;He was born June 1, 1950, to Edmund J. and Marie (Bode) Billinger and raised in Victoria.&nbsp;

He
 married Kathy (Newland) on July 17, 1971. He was a boy scout and was 
able to travel the U.S. with his troop, even visiting the World’s Fair. 
He was an altar boy at St. Fidelis Basilica. He was a U.S. Army reserves
 veteran where he reached the rank of Sergeant.

He
 enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling and bird watching. He 
could fix almost anything and enjoyed tinkering in his garage. He was a 
rock to his family and enjoyed talking and telling stories.

Survivors
 include his wife of 47 ½ years; two sons, Shawn and wife, Jacquie and 
Brad and wife, Connie; a daughter, Tonya; three sisters, Linda and 
husband, Mike, Joyce and husband, Henry and Jeanette and husband, Ernie;
 seven grandchildren, Cheyenne, Colten, Macey, Meah, Brian, Clara, 
Camron and a great-grandson, Jayden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Marie; a sister, Rosemarie; a brother, Leroy; and a brother-in-law, Pappy.

Memorials are suggested to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1502 E. Main, Trinidad, Colo., 81082.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; 67601.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.

Donald E. Billinger, 68, Trinidad, Colorado, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.&nbsp;He was born June 1, 1950, to Edmund J. and Marie (Bode) Billinger and raised in Victoria.&nbsp;He
 married Kathy (Newland) on July 17, 1971. He was a boy scout and was 
able to travel the U.S. with his troop, even visiting the World’s Fair. 
He was an altar boy at St. Fidelis Basilica. He was a U.S. Army reserves
 veteran where he reached the rank of Sergeant.He
 enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, traveling and bird watching. He 
could fix almost anything and enjoyed tinkering in his garage. He was a 
rock to his family and enjoyed talking and telling stories.Survivors
 include his wife of 47 ½ years; two sons, Shawn and wife, Jacquie and 
Brad and wife, Connie; a daughter, Tonya; three sisters, Linda and 
husband, Mike, Joyce and husband, Henry and Jeanette and husband, Ernie;
 seven grandchildren, Cheyenne, Colten, Macey, Meah, Brian, Clara, 
Camron and a great-grandson, Jayden.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Marie; a sister, Rosemarie; a brother, Leroy; and a brother-in-law, Pappy.Memorials are suggested to Sangre de Cristo Hospice, 1502 E. Main, Trinidad, Colo., 81082.Graveside services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.

Donald E. Billinger

Sonya Teress Ullom, age 59, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021,
 at the LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee.&nbsp; She was born 
August 28, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Donald T. and Leta
 M. Hall Akins.&nbsp; She was a resident of Sevierville, Tennessee since 1999
 moving from Garden City, Kansas, and was an Urgent Care Receptionist 
and worked in medical records for over 30 years.

On December 16, 1999, she married Gary Willson in Sevierville, Tennessee.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Gary Willson of Sevierville, 
Tennessee, One Son - Jonas L. Ullom of Dodge City, Kansas, One Step-Son -
 Jared Willson of Sevierville, Tennessee, One Step-Daughter - Jennifer 
Jones of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Twelve Grandchildren and One Sister - 
Wanita Lickteig of Greenville, WI.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Brother - Gale Akins, and One Nephew - Stephen Akins.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 
2021, at the New Hope Church in Sevierville, Tennessee with Pastor Tom 
Sturbens presiding.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 
2021, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with A.J. 
Jones presiding.

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

Memorial may be given to the Dodge City Recovery Chapter 6 in care of
 Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632246409866.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sonya Teress Ullom, age 59, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021,
 at the LeConte Medical Center in Sevierville, Tennessee.&nbsp; She was born 
August 28, 1962, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Donald T. and Leta
 M. Hall Akins.&nbsp; She was a resident of Sevierville, Tennessee since 1999
 moving from Garden City, Kansas, and was an Urgent Care Receptionist 
and worked in medical records for over 30 years.On December 16, 1999, she married Gary Willson in Sevierville, Tennessee.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Gary Willson of Sevierville, 
Tennessee, One Son - Jonas L. Ullom of Dodge City, Kansas, One Step-Son -
 Jared Willson of Sevierville, Tennessee, One Step-Daughter - Jennifer 
Jones of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Twelve Grandchildren and One Sister - 
Wanita Lickteig of Greenville, WI.She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Brother - Gale Akins, and One Nephew - Stephen Akins.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 11, 
2021, at the New Hope Church in Sevierville, Tennessee with Pastor Tom 
Sturbens presiding.There will be no calling times.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 
2021, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with A.J. 
Jones presiding.Inurnment will be in&nbsp;the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorial may be given to the Dodge City Recovery Chapter 6 in care of
 Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Sonya T. Ullom

Wayne Rogers Blount, 89, passed away September 14, 2021, at Parker, Colorado.

He was born February 28, 1932, in Larned; the son of Causby and 
Mildred Saunders Blount. A longtime area resident; he grew up in Larned 
and graduated from Larned High School and the University of Kansas.

He was a member of the Willow Creek Church in Barrington, IL and the 
1950 Larned State Basketball team; was an avid Jayhawk fan, and loved 
spending time with his great grandkids.

On January 30, 1955, he married Jean Kemp in Winfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; a daughter, Lisa (Scott) Spjuth, Parker, 
Colorado; a sister, Jeannine (Mike) Girton, Great Bend; two 
grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) Blount, Littleton, Colorado and Shelby
 (Jared) Esquivel, Peyton, Colorado; and three great grandchildren; 
Lincoln Spjuth, JJ Meenach, and AubreyKate Meenach.

He was preceded in death by; his son, Bruce Blount and a sister Barbara Jones.

Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 11th, at the Larned Cemetery with Robert Sallee presiding.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given too the Larned High School Mens Basketball, in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Wayne Rogers Blount, 89, passed away September 14, 2021, at Parker, Colorado.He was born February 28, 1932, in Larned; the son of Causby and 
Mildred Saunders Blount. A longtime area resident; he grew up in Larned 
and graduated from Larned High School and the University of Kansas.He was a member of the Willow Creek Church in Barrington, IL and the 
1950 Larned State Basketball team; was an avid Jayhawk fan, and loved 
spending time with his great grandkids.On January 30, 1955, he married Jean Kemp in Winfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; a daughter, Lisa (Scott) Spjuth, Parker, 
Colorado; a sister, Jeannine (Mike) Girton, Great Bend; two 
grandchildren, Justin (Stephanie) Blount, Littleton, Colorado and Shelby
 (Jared) Esquivel, Peyton, Colorado; and three great grandchildren; 
Lincoln Spjuth, JJ Meenach, and AubreyKate Meenach.He was preceded in death by; his son, Bruce Blount and a sister Barbara Jones.Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 11th, at the Larned Cemetery with Robert Sallee presiding.&nbsp;Memorials may be given too the Larned High School Mens Basketball, in
 care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Wayne Rogers Blount

Bruce Alan Blount, 65, passed away November 27, 2019, in Elk Grove, Illinois.

He was born March 19, 1956, in Laughlin, Texas; the son of Wayne 
Rogers and Jean Kemp Blount.&nbsp; He served in the United States Navy for 
over 20 years, retiring in 2004.

He enjoyed riding motorcycles and taught motorcycle safety courses in
 Maryland; was an avid bass guitar player and was a big Jayhawk fan.

Survivors include; his mother, Jean Blount, Parker, Colorado; a 
daughter, Anastasia (Jett) Meenach, Hampstead, North Carolina; a sister,
 Lisa (Scott) Spjuth, Parker, Colorado and two grandchildren, JJ Meenach
 and AubreyKate Meenach.

Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. October 11, at Larned Cemetery with Robert Sallee presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Larned High School Mens Basketball; in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left for family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Bruce Alan Blount, 65, passed away November 27, 2019, in Elk Grove, Illinois.He was born March 19, 1956, in Laughlin, Texas; the son of Wayne 
Rogers and Jean Kemp Blount.&nbsp; He served in the United States Navy for 
over 20 years, retiring in 2004.He enjoyed riding motorcycles and taught motorcycle safety courses in
 Maryland; was an avid bass guitar player and was a big Jayhawk fan.Survivors include; his mother, Jean Blount, Parker, Colorado; a 
daughter, Anastasia (Jett) Meenach, Hampstead, North Carolina; a sister,
 Lisa (Scott) Spjuth, Parker, Colorado and two grandchildren, JJ Meenach
 and AubreyKate Meenach.Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. October 11, at Larned Cemetery with Robert Sallee presiding.Memorials may be given to the Larned High School Mens Basketball; in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left for family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Bruce Alan Blount

Denny Dick Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021, at 
3:05 p.m. with his wife Fran Smith at his side. He had been ill since 
late December of 2020 and had been in four hospitals and in Western 
Prairie Health &amp; Rehab Facility in Ulysses since April 9. 
	Denny was born on September 8, 1939, to Darrell and Lela (Davis) Smith 
at Rexford, Kansas. His was the last home birth in that small town. 
	Denny excelled in music, especially singing. He sang in the church in 
Rexford on many occasions, and he majored in Voice with a minor in 
Instrumental at Bethany Lutheran College in Lindsborg, KS. He continued 
singing in the U.S. Navy at Beeville (TX) Naval Base choir and in every 
church the couple attended. 
	 During college in Lindsborg, he married Kay VanDorn in 1958, and their son Brent was born in 1959. They divorced. 
	Denny joined the U.S. Navy in 1962 and was stationed in Beeville for 
the remainder of his service. He was a Control Tower Operator, helping 
to train pilots for the Vietnam War. In Beeville, he met Frances Smith 
from Pflugerville, TX, and they married in 1966. After his honorable 
discharge from the Navy, Denny and Fran moved to Lindsborg, KS, where he
 continued his education, receiving his Bachelor of Music in 1967. The 
couple then moved to Utica, KS, where their son Christopher was born. 
	 Their second son, Alden, was born in 1970. The Smiths then lived in 
Rexford, Quinter and Goodland, KS, Austin, TX, and Sidney NE, before 
Denny and Fran moved to Ulysses, KS, where they have resided for 21 
years. Both taught in Ulysses before retiring in 2003. 
	Denny taught music in Utica, Quinter, and Montezuma before continuing 
his education at FHSU in Guidance Counseling and Administration, 
receiving a Master’s degree in both over the next several summers. He 
later went back to FHSU for certification to teach Special Education 
with behavior disordered students. He was a guidance counselor in Lenora
 and Goodland, KS, and a Special Education teacher in Sidney, NE. He 
ended his career in education in Ulysses as the guidance counselor for 
Kepley Middle School. 
	 Denny was interested in so many things: music, photography, traveling,
 astronomy, and he also was the author of two volumes of personal short 
stories about growing up in Rexford. He also wrote a book containing 
biographical information about all the members of his Davis family, 
which he distributed to his cousins and their children. He was 
contemplating writing more stories before he passed away. 
	He was a member of Lions Club International, belonging to clubs in 
Utica, Lenora, Goodland, Sidney, and Ulysses. He was the District 
Governor of 17-K’s Lions District 4 in 2006, and he served his clubs as 
president and vice president. He was a very devoted and enthusiastic 
Lion who worked on some excellent projects to serve the people wherever 
he lived. His latest club was Ulysses Lions Club. 
	 He is survived by his loving wife Frances L. (Smith) Smith of Ulysses;
 three sons: Brent and partner Lynn, Christopher and partner Jason 
Blackwell, and Alden and wife Phyllis; grandson Kinton Smith and wife 
Sarah and great-grandson Ronan; many cousins and a host of friends and 
former students. 
	A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church (104 
South Maxwell, Ulysses) at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, with a 
lunch to follow. Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 will 
present flag and play taps. Family will greet friends from 6:00 until 
8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, at Garnand Funeral Home (405 W. Grant
 Avenue, Ulysses).

Memorial contributions may be given to Denny Smith 
Music Scholarship Fund or the Ulysses Lions Club in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880.  Condolences may
 be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632246211663.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Denny Dick Smith, 82, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2021, at 
3:05 p.m. with his wife Fran Smith at his side. He had been ill since 
late December of 2020 and had been in four hospitals and in Western 
Prairie Health &amp; Rehab Facility in Ulysses since April 9. 
	Denny was born on September 8, 1939, to Darrell and Lela (Davis) Smith 
at Rexford, Kansas. His was the last home birth in that small town. 
	Denny excelled in music, especially singing. He sang in the church in 
Rexford on many occasions, and he majored in Voice with a minor in 
Instrumental at Bethany Lutheran College in Lindsborg, KS. He continued 
singing in the U.S. Navy at Beeville (TX) Naval Base choir and in every 
church the couple attended. 
	 During college in Lindsborg, he married Kay VanDorn in 1958, and their son Brent was born in 1959. They divorced. 
	Denny joined the U.S. Navy in 1962 and was stationed in Beeville for 
the remainder of his service. He was a Control Tower Operator, helping 
to train pilots for the Vietnam War. In Beeville, he met Frances Smith 
from Pflugerville, TX, and they married in 1966. After his honorable 
discharge from the Navy, Denny and Fran moved to Lindsborg, KS, where he
 continued his education, receiving his Bachelor of Music in 1967. The 
couple then moved to Utica, KS, where their son Christopher was born. 
	 Their second son, Alden, was born in 1970. The Smiths then lived in 
Rexford, Quinter and Goodland, KS, Austin, TX, and Sidney NE, before 
Denny and Fran moved to Ulysses, KS, where they have resided for 21 
years. Both taught in Ulysses before retiring in 2003. 
	Denny taught music in Utica, Quinter, and Montezuma before continuing 
his education at FHSU in Guidance Counseling and Administration, 
receiving a Master’s degree in both over the next several summers. He 
later went back to FHSU for certification to teach Special Education 
with behavior disordered students. He was a guidance counselor in Lenora
 and Goodland, KS, and a Special Education teacher in Sidney, NE. He 
ended his career in education in Ulysses as the guidance counselor for 
Kepley Middle School. 
	 Denny was interested in so many things: music, photography, traveling,
 astronomy, and he also was the author of two volumes of personal short 
stories about growing up in Rexford. He also wrote a book containing 
biographical information about all the members of his Davis family, 
which he distributed to his cousins and their children. He was 
contemplating writing more stories before he passed away. 
	He was a member of Lions Club International, belonging to clubs in 
Utica, Lenora, Goodland, Sidney, and Ulysses. He was the District 
Governor of 17-K’s Lions District 4 in 2006, and he served his clubs as 
president and vice president. He was a very devoted and enthusiastic 
Lion who worked on some excellent projects to serve the people wherever 
he lived. His latest club was Ulysses Lions Club. 
	 He is survived by his loving wife Frances L. (Smith) Smith of Ulysses;
 three sons: Brent and partner Lynn, Christopher and partner Jason 
Blackwell, and Alden and wife Phyllis; grandson Kinton Smith and wife 
Sarah and great-grandson Ronan; many cousins and a host of friends and 
former students. 
	A memorial service will be held at St. John’s Episcopal Church (104 
South Maxwell, Ulysses) at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, with a 
lunch to follow. Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 will 
present flag and play taps. Family will greet friends from 6:00 until 
8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 24, at Garnand Funeral Home (405 W. Grant
 Avenue, Ulysses). Memorial contributions may be given to Denny Smith 
Music Scholarship Fund or the Ulysses Lions Club in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880. Condolences may
 be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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