Jake Sprenkle, age 36, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday August 13, 2024, in Hays.

He was born October 3, 1987, in Dodge City, Kansas to David and Lori (Burleson) Sprenkle. Jake was a 2006 graduate of Dodge City High School and attended Emporia State University.

An avid outdoorsman, Jake found peace and joy in the art of fishing, his other passions were hunting, and NASCAR, but nothing made him smile more than his three children: Jakson, Kinley, and Ellie. He especially enjoyed cheering on his kids and supporting them in their sporting events and activities.

He met Melissa Wilson in high school and later married in 2009 in the North Oak Community Church - Hays. He was an Inventory Coordinator for Nex-Tech Wireless but more often than not he could be found spending time with his family or at the lake.

He is survived by his wife and children: Melissa Sprenkle; son: Jakson; daughters: Kinley and Ellie. Survivors also include his parents: David (Lori) Sprenkle of Overland Park, KS; , his sister: Hali (Cody) Trabert of Hays, KS and nephews: Benton and Colson: grandmother: Barbara Sprenkle of Garden City; in-laws: Ross (Cindi) Wilson of Hays, KS

Jake was preceded by his grandparents: Joe and Jo Ann Burleson, Raymond Sprenkle and his sister-in-law: Meagan Wilson.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak Street Hays, Kansas 67601. Memorial Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the Church.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Jake's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Jake Sprenkle, age 36, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday August 13, 2024, in Hays.He was born October 3, 1987, in Dodge City, Kansas to David and Lori (Burleson) Sprenkle. Jake was a 2006 graduate of Dodge City High School and attended Emporia State University.An avid outdoorsman, Jake found peace and joy in the art of fishing, his other passions were hunting, and NASCAR, but nothing made him smile more than his three children: Jakson, Kinley, and Ellie. He especially enjoyed cheering on his kids and supporting them in their sporting events and activities.He met Melissa Wilson in high school and later married in 2009 in the North Oak Community Church - Hays. He was an Inventory Coordinator for Nex-Tech Wireless but more often than not he could be found spending time with his family or at the lake.He is survived by his wife and children: Melissa Sprenkle; son: Jakson; daughters: Kinley and Ellie. Survivors also include his parents: David (Lori) Sprenkle of Overland Park, KS; , his sister: Hali (Cody) Trabert of Hays, KS and nephews: Benton and Colson: grandmother: Barbara Sprenkle of Garden City; in-laws: Ross (Cindi) Wilson of Hays, KSJake was preceded by his grandparents: Joe and Jo Ann Burleson, Raymond Sprenkle and his sister-in-law: Meagan Wilson.Funeral Services will be Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM at North Oak Community Church, 3000 Oak Street Hays, Kansas 67601. Memorial Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time at the Church.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Jake's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Jake Sprenkle

Rozel – Shirley Ann Patterson, 86, passed away August 13, 2024 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born April 25, 1938 in Larned, the daughter of John Albert and Lucille Kathryn Young Franz.

A lifetime area resident, she was of the Baptist faith and a past member of the First Baptist Church of Rozel. She was a former member of the Sweet Adelines. She was a hairdresser and worked at Larned Healthcare Center for thirty-five years. Shirley was always on the go, never missing an event of her children and grandchildren. She loved playing bridge, was an avid KU Basketball fan, watching and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On May 11, 1958 she married Joe A. Patterson in Rozel; he preceded her in death on May 5, 1994.

Survivors include: daughter, Kathy Witt, Halstead; three sons, Kelly (Linda) Patterson, Cheney, Scott (Tiffani) Patterson, Larned, Derryl Ray Patterson, La Crosse; sister-in-law, Merilyn Franz, Oregon; nine grandchildren, Kelsy (Garrett) Higgins, Kingman, Kylie Chesser, Wichita, Tyler Patterson, Mulvane, Trey Patterson, Elkhorn, Nebraska, Jake Witt, Halstead, Tiara (Addie) Diaz, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Shelby Patterson, Larned, Casey Joe Patterson, La Crosse, Hannah Patterson, La Crosse; three great grandchildren, Raelynn Chesser, Kade Higgins, Kasen Higgins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Derryl Franz.

Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday August 28, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Gene Price presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 5-7 p.m. Inurnment will be in Larned Cemetery. Family invites you to join them following the graveside service at Glory Be, 621 Broadway, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

<figure>
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 </figure>Rozel – Shirley Ann Patterson, 86, passed away August 13, 2024 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.She was born April 25, 1938 in Larned, the daughter of John Albert and Lucille Kathryn Young Franz.A lifetime area resident, she was of the Baptist faith and a past member of the First Baptist Church of Rozel. She was a former member of the Sweet Adelines. She was a hairdresser and worked at Larned Healthcare Center for thirty-five years. Shirley was always on the go, never missing an event of her children and grandchildren. She loved playing bridge, was an avid KU Basketball fan, watching and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.On May 11, 1958 she married Joe A. Patterson in Rozel; he preceded her in death on May 5, 1994.Survivors include: daughter, Kathy Witt, Halstead; three sons, Kelly (Linda) Patterson, Cheney, Scott (Tiffani) Patterson, Larned, Derryl Ray Patterson, La Crosse; sister-in-law, Merilyn Franz, Oregon; nine grandchildren, Kelsy (Garrett) Higgins, Kingman, Kylie Chesser, Wichita, Tyler Patterson, Mulvane, Trey Patterson, Elkhorn, Nebraska, Jake Witt, Halstead, Tiara (Addie) Diaz, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Shelby Patterson, Larned, Casey Joe Patterson, La Crosse, Hannah Patterson, La Crosse; three great grandchildren, Raelynn Chesser, Kade Higgins, Kasen Higgins.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a brother, Derryl Franz.Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday August 28, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Gene Price presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 5-7 p.m. Inurnment will be in Larned Cemetery. Family invites you to join them following the graveside service at Glory Be, 621 Broadway, Larned, Kansas 67550.Memorials may be given to Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Shirley Patterson, age 86

Travis Lee
Milsap, 54, passed away August 13, 2024, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He
was born June 16, 1970, to Margaret Ann (Luebbers) Milsap in Great Bend.

Travis was
a Great Bend High School class of 1988 graduate, and then attended Wichita
State University. Upon his return to Great Bend, he worked as chief technician
for Multimedia Cablevision, electrician for Primus, and finally for United Parcel
Service with 20 years of dedicated service until his retirement. Travis was a
true outdoorsman who chased his dreams and followed his heart, living life to
the fullest. &nbsp;After retirement, he followed
his aspirations as a fishing guide at Lake Texoma and Beaver Lake.&nbsp; Travis was a member of Community Christian
Church and enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, who will miss him
dearly. 

Survivors
include his son, Jacob Milsap and wife Katelyn of Hoisington, Kan.; significant
other, Jami Reed of Great Bend and her family; Elle Anne Reed, daughter of the
heart, Taylor Reed and fiancée Savannah Kennon, Nick Reed, Ryder Reed, Rhett
Reed and Baker Reed all of Great Bend; mother, Margaret Ann Milsap of Great
Bend; sisters, Traci Maneth and husband John of Great Bend, Kim Elliott and
husband Jeremy of Great Bend; brothers, Todd Milsap and wife Karen of Great
Bend, and Tom Milsap and wife Shelly of Camas, Wash.; nieces, Kalee Maneth and
Azha Elliott; and nephews Alan Milsap, Jared Maneth, Trey Milsap, Keaton
Elliott, and Quinton Elliott.&nbsp; He was
preceded in death by niece, Crystal Harris; uncles, Richard Reichuber, Larry
Milsap, and Gary Milsap; grandparents, Richard and Gwen Milsap, Tony and Anna
Luebbers.

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 </figure>Travis Lee
Milsap, 54, passed away August 13, 2024, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He
was born June 16, 1970, to Margaret Ann (Luebbers) Milsap in Great Bend.Travis was
a Great Bend High School class of 1988 graduate, and then attended Wichita
State University. Upon his return to Great Bend, he worked as chief technician
for Multimedia Cablevision, electrician for Primus, and finally for United Parcel
Service with 20 years of dedicated service until his retirement. Travis was a
true outdoorsman who chased his dreams and followed his heart, living life to
the fullest. &nbsp;After retirement, he followed
his aspirations as a fishing guide at Lake Texoma and Beaver Lake.&nbsp; Travis was a member of Community Christian
Church and enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends, who will miss him
dearly. Survivors
include his son, Jacob Milsap and wife Katelyn of Hoisington, Kan.; significant
other, Jami Reed of Great Bend and her family; Elle Anne Reed, daughter of the
heart, Taylor Reed and fiancée Savannah Kennon, Nick Reed, Ryder Reed, Rhett
Reed and Baker Reed all of Great Bend; mother, Margaret Ann Milsap of Great
Bend; sisters, Traci Maneth and husband John of Great Bend, Kim Elliott and
husband Jeremy of Great Bend; brothers, Todd Milsap and wife Karen of Great
Bend, and Tom Milsap and wife Shelly of Camas, Wash.; nieces, Kalee Maneth and
Azha Elliott; and nephews Alan Milsap, Jared Maneth, Trey Milsap, Keaton
Elliott, and Quinton Elliott.&nbsp; He was
preceded in death by niece, Crystal Harris; uncles, Richard Reichuber, Larry
Milsap, and Gary Milsap; grandparents, Richard and Gwen Milsap, Tony and Anna
Luebbers.

Travis Milsap, age 54

Ralph Rito Amador, 95, passed away
August 13, 2024, at Diversicare of Larned, Kansas. He was born on May 22, 1929,
in Ellinwood, Kansas, to Santos and Maria (Sanchez) Amador. 

A long-time area resident, Ralph
proudly serviced his country in the United States Army. He had multiple
careers, from truck drive, to working as a mechanic, a security guard, and even
assisting as a day care provider. Ralph was a member of Jehovah’s Witness
Kingdom Hall in Great Bend. He was an avid pen collector, and loved spending
time with his family, particular grandchildren.

Survivors include six sons, Andrew
Amador and wife Kayleen of Aloha, Oregon, John Amador, Robert Amador and wife
Joann, Muriel Amador, and Paul Amador, all of Great Bend, and Mike Amador and
wife Elizabeth of Vancouver, Washington; two daughters, Stella Ochs and husband
Michael of Great Bend, and Amber Robertson and husband Jason of Oregon;
twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; and numerous great
great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his
parents; first wife, Delories Amador; second wife, Linda Amador; third wife,
Jeannette Amador; brothers, Johnny and Raymond Amador; and sisters, Margaret
Falcon and Mary Lou Hernandez.

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 </figure>Ralph Rito Amador, 95, passed away
August 13, 2024, at Diversicare of Larned, Kansas. He was born on May 22, 1929,
in Ellinwood, Kansas, to Santos and Maria (Sanchez) Amador. A long-time area resident, Ralph
proudly serviced his country in the United States Army. He had multiple
careers, from truck drive, to working as a mechanic, a security guard, and even
assisting as a day care provider. Ralph was a member of Jehovah’s Witness
Kingdom Hall in Great Bend. He was an avid pen collector, and loved spending
time with his family, particular grandchildren.Survivors include six sons, Andrew
Amador and wife Kayleen of Aloha, Oregon, John Amador, Robert Amador and wife
Joann, Muriel Amador, and Paul Amador, all of Great Bend, and Mike Amador and
wife Elizabeth of Vancouver, Washington; two daughters, Stella Ochs and husband
Michael of Great Bend, and Amber Robertson and husband Jason of Oregon;
twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-three great grandchildren; and numerous great
great grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his
parents; first wife, Delories Amador; second wife, Linda Amador; third wife,
Jeannette Amador; brothers, Johnny and Raymond Amador; and sisters, Margaret
Falcon and Mary Lou Hernandez.

Ralph Amador, age 95

Marianne Werner, of Codell, Kansas passed away on August 11, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 54. She was born on May 9, 1970, to David and Ann (Weis) Miller in Salina, Kansas.

Marianne grew up in Salina, Kansas. She attended Salina South High School, later receiving her GED. Marianne received her bachelor’s in education from Kansas Wesleyan University. She was a special education teacher at Plainville Elementary School for 27 years.

As a beloved wife and mother, Marianne loved to spend time with her family. Whether it was the annual family vacation to Disney World or talking with her husband about their plans for the future over a morning cup of coffee, she was always able to make the moments she spent with her family special.

In her spare time, Marianne was an avid horse rider and trainer. From a very young age, Marianne had shown a great love for animals of all kinds, but specifically horses. She greatly enjoyed spending time riding through the countryside near her home in Codell as well as traveling across the Midwest for horse shows with her daughter, Grace. She also enjoyed supporting her son Jed through his racing and aviation career.

Another passion that Marianne had was her love for her students. As a devoted educator for 27 years, Marianne spent her time as a special education teacher caring for countless children. For Marianne, it was not just a job, but a passion to help, guide and mentor her students. Marianne believed that every child had the potential to achieve greatness, and she worked tirelessly to help them realize it. Her goal was not just to teach academics, but to instill real life skills and realize their true potential.

Marianne is survived by her husband, Rusty Werner of Codell; son, Jed Werner of Wichita, KS; daughter, Grace (Jaron) Rathbun of Codell; mother, Ann Weis-Peck of Hutchinson, KS; father, David (Cindy) Miller of Ellsworth, KS; brother, Michael Miller of Hutchinson; half-siblings, Amanda Bosquez of Kannapolis, KS, Amelia Burbank of Salina, and Rhonda Sauer of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.

She was preceded in death by her step-fathers, Tom Huggins and Carson Peck.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on Friday at 6:00 PM with a Vigil and Rosary service at 7:00 PM at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Plainville Special Ed Department and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Marianne Werner, of Codell, Kansas passed away on August 11, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, Kansas, at the age of 54. She was born on May 9, 1970, to David and Ann (Weis) Miller in Salina, Kansas.Marianne grew up in Salina, Kansas. She attended Salina South High School, later receiving her GED. Marianne received her bachelor’s in education from Kansas Wesleyan University. She was a special education teacher at Plainville Elementary School for 27 years.As a beloved wife and mother, Marianne loved to spend time with her family. Whether it was the annual family vacation to Disney World or talking with her husband about their plans for the future over a morning cup of coffee, she was always able to make the moments she spent with her family special.In her spare time, Marianne was an avid horse rider and trainer. From a very young age, Marianne had shown a great love for animals of all kinds, but specifically horses. She greatly enjoyed spending time riding through the countryside near her home in Codell as well as traveling across the Midwest for horse shows with her daughter, Grace. She also enjoyed supporting her son Jed through his racing and aviation career.Another passion that Marianne had was her love for her students. As a devoted educator for 27 years, Marianne spent her time as a special education teacher caring for countless children. For Marianne, it was not just a job, but a passion to help, guide and mentor her students. Marianne believed that every child had the potential to achieve greatness, and she worked tirelessly to help them realize it. Her goal was not just to teach academics, but to instill real life skills and realize their true potential.Marianne is survived by her husband, Rusty Werner of Codell; son, Jed Werner of Wichita, KS; daughter, Grace (Jaron) Rathbun of Codell; mother, Ann Weis-Peck of Hutchinson, KS; father, David (Cindy) Miller of Ellsworth, KS; brother, Michael Miller of Hutchinson; half-siblings, Amanda Bosquez of Kannapolis, KS, Amelia Burbank of Salina, and Rhonda Sauer of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.She was preceded in death by her step-fathers, Tom Huggins and Carson Peck.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on Friday at 6:00 PM with a Vigil and Rosary service at 7:00 PM at the church.Memorials are suggested to Plainville Special Ed Department and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Marianne Werner

Sunday, September 27th, 1936-Tuesday, August 13th, 2024

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<h2>Shirley Ann Cranston (Schertz)</h2>Sunday, September 27th, 1936-Tuesday, August 13th, 2024<a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/shirley-cranston/5472703/index.php">Service details can be found by clicking here.</a>

Shirley Ann Cranston (Schertz)

Jetmore - Chester “Larry” Berger, affectionally known as Coach B, 81, passed away August 13, 2024 at Hodgeman County Health Center ISB, Jetmore, Kansas.

He was born January 4, 1943 in Spearville, Kansas as the only child of Chester M. and Opal M. (Spreier) Berger. As a youth, Larry lived in four different homes, all near the power plant in Jetmore. &nbsp;He was baptized as a child, and a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Jetmore.

He attended Jetmore Grade School for eight years beginning in 1949. &nbsp;He participated in football, basketball and track.

He attended Jetmore High School for four years, beginning in 1957 and graduating in 1961. &nbsp;He played football his junior and senior years. &nbsp;He played basketball all four years, starting every game his entire high school career without ever missing a single game. &nbsp;He was named to the ALL-WKEA 1st team his last three years, and the Kansas ALL State 1st team his junior and senior years. His Longhorn team qualified for the Class B state tournament in Emporia his senior year. He also participated in track and field all four of his high school years. He finished first in the discus his last three years in the WKEA League track meet, and he finished first in the shot-put his last two years. He finished first in the discus at the State of Kansas, Class B track meet his junior and senior years, setting the state record both years. &nbsp;He won the shot-put event at the same State of Kansas Class B track meet his senior year.

After high school, he attended Kansas State University from 1961-1966. &nbsp;He majored in Physical Education and Health, minoring in Social Studies and Biological Science. &nbsp;While at Kansas State, he played basketball, and was a member of the 1963-64 Wildcat basketball team that qualified for the Final Four and competed in Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.

He began his teaching and coaching career in Ness City, Kansas in 1965 after graduating from KSU. &nbsp;He taught in the junior high two years and the high school five years. &nbsp;He coached the basketball team seven years and track six, and assisted with the football team seven years. &nbsp;His 1969 basketball team took 2nd place in the Tournament of Champions in Dodge City, and finished with a 21-2 overall record.

In 1974 he taught school in Mulvane, Kansas. &nbsp;He taught American Government and Physical Education. &nbsp;He coached the basketball team and assisted with football.

In 1975 he returned to Jetmore and taught PE, Biology and Kansas Geography. &nbsp;He coached basketball and assisted in football and track.

In 1979 he taught in St. John, Kansas and coached basketball.

In 1980, he moved back to the family farm in Jetmore. &nbsp;He helped on the farm as his dad was diagnosed with cancer, passing away later that same year. &nbsp;He loved farming and ranching with his dad.

In 1984 he returned to JHS and taught and coached 20 more years. &nbsp;He taught PE and Health, Kansas Geography, and Intro to Biology. &nbsp;He coached Boys and Girls basketball and assisted in football and track. He also coached volleyball one year during this time, and his team finished third in the state tournament. &nbsp;He retired from education in 2004.

In 2005, he moved to Manhattan, Kansas, allowing him to watch the KSU women’s volleyball team, and the men’s and women’s basketball teams. &nbsp;He became close friends and a mentor to many of the university’s women athletes during this time.

He moved back to his beloved hometown of Jetmore in 2014 and has resided there ever since.

Larry had a very distinguished and decorated slo-pitch career. Among his many accomplishments and awards are being inducted to the Kansas ASA slo-pitch Hall of Fame in 1994; being inducted into the Kansas USSSA slo-pitch Hall of Fame in 2015; induction into the Garden City Hall of Fame in 1992; and being inducted into the Kansas City, Kansas Hall of Fame in 2022, being recognized as one of the best players to play slo-pitch softball in the State of Kansas from the 1960’s through the 2000’s. He played slo-pitch 40 years. &nbsp;He played in 15 different states – from New York to Florida to Utah. &nbsp;Was on teams that won 37 state championships. &nbsp;He played in 12 National tournaments. &nbsp;In 1972 his team placed 2nd in the ASA National tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. &nbsp;In his last at bat in a tournament in Hutchinson, he got a base hit single, then ended his career in softball.

He has enjoyed the many past and present friendships in Jetmore, Hanston, Dodge City, Ness City and Manhattan. &nbsp;Many times, he expressed his thanks to all the students, student-athletes, fellow teachers, coaches, friends, teammates, and community members. &nbsp;All of you involved in Larry’s life have made him a better teacher, coach, and more importantly a BETTER PERSON.

Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church or the Jetmore Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854. &nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Jetmore - Chester “Larry” Berger, affectionally known as Coach B, 81, passed away August 13, 2024 at Hodgeman County Health Center ISB, Jetmore, Kansas.He was born January 4, 1943 in Spearville, Kansas as the only child of Chester M. and Opal M. (Spreier) Berger. As a youth, Larry lived in four different homes, all near the power plant in Jetmore. &nbsp;He was baptized as a child, and a member of the United Presbyterian Church in Jetmore.He attended Jetmore Grade School for eight years beginning in 1949. &nbsp;He participated in football, basketball and track.He attended Jetmore High School for four years, beginning in 1957 and graduating in 1961. &nbsp;He played football his junior and senior years. &nbsp;He played basketball all four years, starting every game his entire high school career without ever missing a single game. &nbsp;He was named to the ALL-WKEA 1st team his last three years, and the Kansas ALL State 1st team his junior and senior years. His Longhorn team qualified for the Class B state tournament in Emporia his senior year. He also participated in track and field all four of his high school years. He finished first in the discus his last three years in the WKEA League track meet, and he finished first in the shot-put his last two years. He finished first in the discus at the State of Kansas, Class B track meet his junior and senior years, setting the state record both years. &nbsp;He won the shot-put event at the same State of Kansas Class B track meet his senior year.After high school, he attended Kansas State University from 1961-1966. &nbsp;He majored in Physical Education and Health, minoring in Social Studies and Biological Science. &nbsp;While at Kansas State, he played basketball, and was a member of the 1963-64 Wildcat basketball team that qualified for the Final Four and competed in Municipal Auditorium in Kansas City.He began his teaching and coaching career in Ness City, Kansas in 1965 after graduating from KSU. &nbsp;He taught in the junior high two years and the high school five years. &nbsp;He coached the basketball team seven years and track six, and assisted with the football team seven years. &nbsp;His 1969 basketball team took 2nd place in the Tournament of Champions in Dodge City, and finished with a 21-2 overall record.In 1974 he taught school in Mulvane, Kansas. &nbsp;He taught American Government and Physical Education. &nbsp;He coached the basketball team and assisted with football.In 1975 he returned to Jetmore and taught PE, Biology and Kansas Geography. &nbsp;He coached basketball and assisted in football and track.In 1979 he taught in St. John, Kansas and coached basketball.In 1980, he moved back to the family farm in Jetmore. &nbsp;He helped on the farm as his dad was diagnosed with cancer, passing away later that same year. &nbsp;He loved farming and ranching with his dad.In 1984 he returned to JHS and taught and coached 20 more years. &nbsp;He taught PE and Health, Kansas Geography, and Intro to Biology. &nbsp;He coached Boys and Girls basketball and assisted in football and track. He also coached volleyball one year during this time, and his team finished third in the state tournament. &nbsp;He retired from education in 2004.In 2005, he moved to Manhattan, Kansas, allowing him to watch the KSU women’s volleyball team, and the men’s and women’s basketball teams. &nbsp;He became close friends and a mentor to many of the university’s women athletes during this time.He moved back to his beloved hometown of Jetmore in 2014 and has resided there ever since.Larry had a very distinguished and decorated slo-pitch career. Among his many accomplishments and awards are being inducted to the Kansas ASA slo-pitch Hall of Fame in 1994; being inducted into the Kansas USSSA slo-pitch Hall of Fame in 2015; induction into the Garden City Hall of Fame in 1992; and being inducted into the Kansas City, Kansas Hall of Fame in 2022, being recognized as one of the best players to play slo-pitch softball in the State of Kansas from the 1960’s through the 2000’s. He played slo-pitch 40 years. &nbsp;He played in 15 different states – from New York to Florida to Utah. &nbsp;Was on teams that won 37 state championships. &nbsp;He played in 12 National tournaments. &nbsp;In 1972 his team placed 2nd in the ASA National tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. &nbsp;In his last at bat in a tournament in Hutchinson, he got a base hit single, then ended his career in softball.He has enjoyed the many past and present friendships in Jetmore, Hanston, Dodge City, Ness City and Manhattan. &nbsp;Many times, he expressed his thanks to all the students, student-athletes, fellow teachers, coaches, friends, teammates, and community members. &nbsp;All of you involved in Larry’s life have made him a better teacher, coach, and more importantly a BETTER PERSON.Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, August 16, 2024 at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church or the Jetmore Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854. &nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.

Chester “Larry” Berger

Deborah Rae (Bywater) Gibbons, age 69, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away at home on Friday, August 9, 2024.&nbsp; Debbie was born to Eddie Ray and Arlene (Singleton) Bywater on April 11, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska. Debbie grew up in the Tarkio, Missouri, area and graduated from Tarkio High School as a member of the Class of 1973.

Debbie married Ronald Gene Gibbons on June 12, 1978, and they lived in Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma during their 30 years of marriage. Debbie worked as a nurse, waitress, cook, and factory worker during that time.&nbsp; After Ron’s death in 2008, Debbie went back to school, graduating from Tulsa Community College, Northeastern State University, and eventually the University of Oklahoma’s Graduate College with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.

She was then employed as a Job Coach by Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, and later as a substitute teacher at Skiatook Public Schools before her health began to decline, and she retired.&nbsp; Debbie’s great joy was her grandchildren, several of whom she helped raise. She also loved traveling, and she was always reading a book!&nbsp; Debbie spent her final years living first with her daughter Angela, and then with her daughter Sarah, who cared for Debbie lovingly until her passing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Debbie is survived by her children, Angela Garrison and husband, Clavin, Sperry, OK; Jacob Gibbons, Tulsa, OK; Sarah Rollett and husband, Nate, Gorham, KS; her grandchildren, Elizabeth; Cadence; Noah; Delilah; Mercedes; Phoenix; her brothers, Phillip Bywater; Stuart Bywater; Jon Bywater; and numerous nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

 She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Ray and Arlene Bywater; her husband, Ronald Gene Gibbons; and her brother, Michael James Bywater.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will be held on September 1, 2024, in Sperry, Oklahoma, with aprivate inurnment at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

The family suggests memorial donations be made to Goodwill Industries of Tulsa,2800 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa, OK, 74107, or through the donation link ontheir website:&nbsp;<a href="http://goodwilltulsa.org/">goodwilltulsa.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Deborah Rae (Bywater) Gibbons, age 69, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away at home on Friday, August 9, 2024.&nbsp; Debbie was born to Eddie Ray and Arlene (Singleton) Bywater on April 11, 1955, in Omaha, Nebraska. Debbie grew up in the Tarkio, Missouri, area and graduated from Tarkio High School as a member of the Class of 1973.Debbie married Ronald Gene Gibbons on June 12, 1978, and they lived in Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma during their 30 years of marriage. Debbie worked as a nurse, waitress, cook, and factory worker during that time.&nbsp; After Ron’s death in 2008, Debbie went back to school, graduating from Tulsa Community College, Northeastern State University, and eventually the University of Oklahoma’s Graduate College with a Master’s Degree in Social Work.She was then employed as a Job Coach by Goodwill Industries of Tulsa, and later as a substitute teacher at Skiatook Public Schools before her health began to decline, and she retired.&nbsp; Debbie’s great joy was her grandchildren, several of whom she helped raise. She also loved traveling, and she was always reading a book!&nbsp; Debbie spent her final years living first with her daughter Angela, and then with her daughter Sarah, who cared for Debbie lovingly until her passing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Debbie is survived by her children, Angela Garrison and husband, Clavin, Sperry, OK; Jacob Gibbons, Tulsa, OK; Sarah Rollett and husband, Nate, Gorham, KS; her grandchildren, Elizabeth; Cadence; Noah; Delilah; Mercedes; Phoenix; her brothers, Phillip Bywater; Stuart Bywater; Jon Bywater; and numerous nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie Ray and Arlene Bywater; her husband, Ronald Gene Gibbons; and her brother, Michael James Bywater.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will be held on September 1, 2024, in Sperry, Oklahoma, with aprivate inurnment at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggests memorial donations be made to Goodwill Industries of Tulsa,2800 Southwest Boulevard, Tulsa, OK, 74107, or through the donation link ontheir website:&nbsp;<a href="http://goodwilltulsa.org/">goodwilltulsa.org</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Deborah Rae (Bywater) Gibbons

Vernon Vail McClintock, Jr., 71, of Lyndon, Kansas, died on August 11, 2024, at his home in Lyndon.

Vernon was born on April 16, 1953, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Vernon Vail, Sr. and Betty (Campbell) McClintock. He grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School and Ft. Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Jennifer J. Klusener on January 15, 1977, in Bunker Hill, Kansas. From this union Vernon and Jennifer were blessed with a daughter Lindsey. He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer for many years.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer of the home; daughter Lindsey McClintock of Alta Vista, Kansas; grandchildren Emily and Harrison and sister Natalie Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A gathering service to celebrate Vernon’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Bunker Hill Community Center in Bunker Hill, Kansas. The family will have food and fellowship and will be greeting guests and sharing stories about Vernon. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Vernon Vail McClintock, Jr., 71, of Lyndon, Kansas, died on August 11, 2024, at his home in Lyndon.Vernon was born on April 16, 1953, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Vernon Vail, Sr. and Betty (Campbell) McClintock. He grew up in Beloit and graduated from Beloit High School and Ft. Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Jennifer J. Klusener on January 15, 1977, in Bunker Hill, Kansas. From this union Vernon and Jennifer were blessed with a daughter Lindsey. He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineer for many years.He is survived by his wife Jennifer of the home; daughter Lindsey McClintock of Alta Vista, Kansas; grandchildren Emily and Harrison and sister Natalie Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents.A gathering service to celebrate Vernon’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Bunker Hill Community Center in Bunker Hill, Kansas. The family will have food and fellowship and will be greeting guests and sharing stories about Vernon. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Vernon Vail McClintock, Jr.

Billy “Bill” Raymond Longpine passed away from this life on Friday, August 9,2024, at the age of 94 from complications of a stroke at his home in Hays.He was born Feb 12, 1930, in Russell Kansas to Raymond and Wynne (Haughey) Longpine.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;After losing his father as an infant, the family moved to Garber, OK, where he grew up with his mother and stepfather Sam Deeds as an only child.&nbsp; He graduated from Garber High School and continued his education earning a degree from Oklahoma State University.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His professional life began at Oklahoma State University teaching classes on automatic transmissions.&nbsp; He soon moved on to the oilfield service sector where he specialized in logging and perforating. The oilfield took Bill from Oklahoma to Texas and eventually to Kansas.&nbsp; In 1959 he became a founding partner in Great Guns Inc., a logging and perforating company stationed in Hays. He ultimately sold his interest in Great Guns and after a short stint in the printing business, he and a partner founded L-K Wireline and Acid Company in1972, also in Hays.&nbsp; &nbsp;He sold the business in 2016 after a 44-year history.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill enjoyed his family, his cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake, his Condo in Cabo San Lucas, reading, and the Dallas Cowboys.&nbsp; He never missed a chance to join his buddies at their daily coffee klatsch.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of the Shriners and an officer in the local AARP chapter.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2019 he suffered a serious stroke which affected the remainder of his life.&nbsp; Bill lived his life as a cheerful, patient, always quick with a smile, and a man with a calming influence. When asked about his persistent good mood, he once replied, “in this life you can choose to be angry, or you can choose to be happy…I choose Happy!”&nbsp; He retained those endearing qualities even through health struggles near the end of his life.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill married Betty Lou (Barrow) on January 3, 1954, in Dalhart, Texas.&nbsp; Together they raised a family of three children, Curtis, Randy, and Tonya.&nbsp; They lived a wonderful life together until Betty’s death from Parkinson’s on September 28, 2012.&nbsp; He took very good care of Betty right up to the time of her death.&nbsp; Bill married his high school girlfriend JoAnn (Keahey) Hayes in 2013.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill is survived by wife, JoAnn Longpine, of the home; his son, Curtis, and wife, Renee, Hays, KS; his daughter, Tonya Staab and husband, Brian, Hays, KS; his daughter-in-law, Carrie Longpine, Antonino, KS; his grandchildren, Tyler Longpine and wife, Jillian; Brianne (Staab) Sultzer, and husband Ryan; Ryan Longpine and wife, Katie; Tasha (Staab) Lang, and husband, Kevin; Kelsey Longpine; his great-grandchildren, Harper Sultzer; Hudson Sultzer; Ashlen Lang; McKenn Lang; Karson Lang; Maya Longpine; Sierra Longpine; Bethany Longpine; his step-children, Sheryl Jones and husband, Will, Tacoma, WA; Randy Hayes and wife, Marietta, Huntington Beach, CA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Wynne Longpine; his first wife, Betty Longpine; and his son, Randy Longpine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 19, 2024, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation&nbsp; will be from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, at the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions made payable to: Hays Medical Center Foundation in c ae of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Billy “Bill” Raymond Longpine passed away from this life on Friday, August 9,2024, at the age of 94 from complications of a stroke at his home in Hays.He was born Feb 12, 1930, in Russell Kansas to Raymond and Wynne (Haughey) Longpine.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;After losing his father as an infant, the family moved to Garber, OK, where he grew up with his mother and stepfather Sam Deeds as an only child.&nbsp; He graduated from Garber High School and continued his education earning a degree from Oklahoma State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; His professional life began at Oklahoma State University teaching classes on automatic transmissions.&nbsp; He soon moved on to the oilfield service sector where he specialized in logging and perforating. The oilfield took Bill from Oklahoma to Texas and eventually to Kansas.&nbsp; In 1959 he became a founding partner in Great Guns Inc., a logging and perforating company stationed in Hays. He ultimately sold his interest in Great Guns and after a short stint in the printing business, he and a partner founded L-K Wireline and Acid Company in1972, also in Hays.&nbsp; &nbsp;He sold the business in 2016 after a 44-year history.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill enjoyed his family, his cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake, his Condo in Cabo San Lucas, reading, and the Dallas Cowboys.&nbsp; He never missed a chance to join his buddies at their daily coffee klatsch.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of the Shriners and an officer in the local AARP chapter.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2019 he suffered a serious stroke which affected the remainder of his life.&nbsp; Bill lived his life as a cheerful, patient, always quick with a smile, and a man with a calming influence. When asked about his persistent good mood, he once replied, “in this life you can choose to be angry, or you can choose to be happy…I choose Happy!”&nbsp; He retained those endearing qualities even through health struggles near the end of his life.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill married Betty Lou (Barrow) on January 3, 1954, in Dalhart, Texas.&nbsp; Together they raised a family of three children, Curtis, Randy, and Tonya.&nbsp; They lived a wonderful life together until Betty’s death from Parkinson’s on September 28, 2012.&nbsp; He took very good care of Betty right up to the time of her death.&nbsp; Bill married his high school girlfriend JoAnn (Keahey) Hayes in 2013.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill is survived by wife, JoAnn Longpine, of the home; his son, Curtis, and wife, Renee, Hays, KS; his daughter, Tonya Staab and husband, Brian, Hays, KS; his daughter-in-law, Carrie Longpine, Antonino, KS; his grandchildren, Tyler Longpine and wife, Jillian; Brianne (Staab) Sultzer, and husband Ryan; Ryan Longpine and wife, Katie; Tasha (Staab) Lang, and husband, Kevin; Kelsey Longpine; his great-grandchildren, Harper Sultzer; Hudson Sultzer; Ashlen Lang; McKenn Lang; Karson Lang; Maya Longpine; Sierra Longpine; Bethany Longpine; his step-children, Sheryl Jones and husband, Will, Tacoma, WA; Randy Hayes and wife, Marietta, Huntington Beach, CA.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Wynne Longpine; his first wife, Betty Longpine; and his son, Randy Longpine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 19, 2024, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation&nbsp; will be from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday, and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, at the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes memorial contributions made payable to: Hays Medical Center Foundation in c ae of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Billy “Bill” Raymond Longpine

Steven Ray Tholen, 59, of Grinnell, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. He was born in Oakley, KS, on January 23, 1965, to Lawrence and Agnes (Schumacher) Tholen. Steve grew up in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1983. Steve did construction with his dad and brother Greg and had also worked at Western Plains Energy. On July 7, 1997, Steve married Shelly DeJansen and they had one daughter, Kelly. Steve was a volunteer firefighter and also served as the fire chief for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. Steve particularly enjoyed cheering on the KC Chiefs, Royals and KU. Above all, Steve loved spending time with his daughter and grandson RJ.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rick Tholen.

He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Lee) Fellhoelter and grandson RJ Fellhoelter, of Grinnell; siblings, Greg (Stacy) Tholen, of Grinnell, Rhonda Rudell, of Manhattan, KS and Tina (Eddie) Parks, of Stockton, KS; nieces and nephews, Mindy (Eric) Hilt, Tyler Tholen, Tanner (Leslie) Tholen, Trisha (Tracy) Hageman, Tenille (Tuker) Gillespie, Jenna (Danny) Grater, Trevor (Rene) Parks and Tinley (Tyler) Hahn; 16 great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew.

Cremation was chosen. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Grinnell. A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Steve Tholen Grandchildren’s Education Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. 

For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com<a>.</a>

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 </figure>Steven Ray Tholen, 59, of Grinnell, died Friday, August 9, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS. He was born in Oakley, KS, on January 23, 1965, to Lawrence and Agnes (Schumacher) Tholen. Steve grew up in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1983. Steve did construction with his dad and brother Greg and had also worked at Western Plains Energy. On July 7, 1997, Steve married Shelly DeJansen and they had one daughter, Kelly. Steve was a volunteer firefighter and also served as the fire chief for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an avid sports fan. Steve particularly enjoyed cheering on the KC Chiefs, Royals and KU. Above all, Steve loved spending time with his daughter and grandson RJ.Steve was preceded in death by his parents and brother Rick Tholen.He is survived by his daughter Kelly (Lee) Fellhoelter and grandson RJ Fellhoelter, of Grinnell; siblings, Greg (Stacy) Tholen, of Grinnell, Rhonda Rudell, of Manhattan, KS and Tina (Eddie) Parks, of Stockton, KS; nieces and nephews, Mindy (Eric) Hilt, Tyler Tholen, Tanner (Leslie) Tholen, Trisha (Tracy) Hageman, Tenille (Tuker) Gillespie, Jenna (Danny) Grater, Trevor (Rene) Parks and Tinley (Tyler) Hahn; 16 great nieces and nephews and one great-great nephew.Cremation was chosen. The family will receive friends from 4-6:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, August 18, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Center, Grinnell. A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 19, 2024, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Steve Tholen Grandchildren’s Education Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com<a>.</a>

Steven Ray Tholen

Chyrl Ann (Peter) Spurlock, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

Chyrl was born on March 28, 1944, at Boothroy Memorial Hospital in Goodland, KS, the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Tyrrell) Peter. She graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1962.

Over the years you could find Chyrl working at The Model Laundry Cleaners or Goodland Cable TV. Or perhaps with many friends at the Ladies bowling league. Chyrl was a huge supporter of High School sports, but her passion was following Barry and the Goodland Cowboy wrestling team. Chryl moved for a time to Rexford, Ks where she managed the Rexford Café. While in Rexford she was know as “Mom” to all of Sharla’s friends.

In August of 1991, she started working at the Goodland Regional Medical Center as a cook, and later as a certified Dietary Manager for 23 years. On September 17, 1991, she married Russell Dick Spurlock in Cheyenne Wells, CO. They made their home south of Ruleton, KS.

The surviving family includes her husband Russell Spurlock, son Barry Peter and Natasha Busby of Wichita, KS, daughter Sharla Hamilton of Wichita, KS and stepdaughter Raney Burkhart of Texas. She is also survived by her siblings David Peter and partner De Anne Larrow of Lander, WY, Kim &amp; husband Don Newell of Goodland, KS; four grandchildren, Spencer Hamilton, Seth Hamilton, Stephanie Lowrie, and William Pratt; step grandchildren, Dustin, Lacey and Mathew Burkhart, niece Tara Peter and nephew Todd Peter both of Lander, WY; uncle Ben (Barbara) Peter of Topeka, KS, as well as loving cousins on both sides of the Peter and Tyrrell family tree.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Raymond &amp; Eleanor, mother and father-in-law Viola and Rusty Spurlock, one sister Cynthia, a son Rondell, a sister-in-law DaLynn Peter and a niece Kasie Peter, and many aunts and uncles.

Memorial contributions may be out to the Chyrl Spurlock Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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 </figure>Chyrl Ann (Peter) Spurlock, 80, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2024, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.Chyrl was born on March 28, 1944, at Boothroy Memorial Hospital in Goodland, KS, the daughter of Raymond and Eleanor (Tyrrell) Peter. She graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1962.Over the years you could find Chyrl working at The Model Laundry Cleaners or Goodland Cable TV. Or perhaps with many friends at the Ladies bowling league. Chyrl was a huge supporter of High School sports, but her passion was following Barry and the Goodland Cowboy wrestling team. Chryl moved for a time to Rexford, Ks where she managed the Rexford Café. While in Rexford she was know as “Mom” to all of Sharla’s friends.In August of 1991, she started working at the Goodland Regional Medical Center as a cook, and later as a certified Dietary Manager for 23 years. On September 17, 1991, she married Russell Dick Spurlock in Cheyenne Wells, CO. They made their home south of Ruleton, KS.The surviving family includes her husband Russell Spurlock, son Barry Peter and Natasha Busby of Wichita, KS, daughter Sharla Hamilton of Wichita, KS and stepdaughter Raney Burkhart of Texas. She is also survived by her siblings David Peter and partner De Anne Larrow of Lander, WY, Kim &amp; husband Don Newell of Goodland, KS; four grandchildren, Spencer Hamilton, Seth Hamilton, Stephanie Lowrie, and William Pratt; step grandchildren, Dustin, Lacey and Mathew Burkhart, niece Tara Peter and nephew Todd Peter both of Lander, WY; uncle Ben (Barbara) Peter of Topeka, KS, as well as loving cousins on both sides of the Peter and Tyrrell family tree.Preceding her in death were her parents; Raymond &amp; Eleanor, mother and father-in-law Viola and Rusty Spurlock, one sister Cynthia, a son Rondell, a sister-in-law DaLynn Peter and a niece Kasie Peter, and many aunts and uncles.Memorial contributions may be out to the Chyrl Spurlock Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Chyrl Ann (Peter) Spurlock

Sophia Walter, 99, Catharine, died Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home.

She was born September 11, 1924 in Catharine, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Sander) Schmeidler. On November 13, 1944 she was united in marriage to Ralph Walter in Severin, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on April 16, 1991. Her memberships included St. Catherine Catholic Church, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and the St. Catherine Christian Mothers Altar Society. Sophia was a farmwife, helped with the milking, and was a devoted homemaker and caregiver. She also enjoyed her outdoor cats, gardening, and doing yardwork.

Survivors include her four daughters, Dorothy Augustine and husband Richard of Hays, Rosie Leiker and husband Herman of Munjor, Cynthia Rooker and husband Francis of Las Cruces, NM, and Barbara Margaris and husband Jack of Mission, her daughter-in-law, Diana Walter of Catharine, three sisters, Lillian Fisher of Hays, Anna Marie Lessor and husband Laverne of Great Bend, and Gloria VonLintel and husband Robert of Vincent, a brother-in-law, Melvin Walters of Tulsa, OK, two sisters-in-law, Dolores Schmeidler and Elsie Schmeidler, both of Hays, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph, her son, Vernon Walter, four brothers, Edwin, Ralph, Lawrence, and Anton Schmeidler, a sister, Irene Dreiling, and a grandson, Farron Leiker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday at the church. A Christian Mothers Altar Society rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 7:00, both on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested for masses. Condolences and memories of Sophia may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Sophia Walter, 99, Catharine, died Sunday, August 11, 2024 at her home.She was born September 11, 1924 in Catharine, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Sander) Schmeidler. On November 13, 1944 she was united in marriage to Ralph Walter in Severin, and they celebrated 46 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on April 16, 1991. Her memberships included St. Catherine Catholic Church, the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, and the St. Catherine Christian Mothers Altar Society. Sophia was a farmwife, helped with the milking, and was a devoted homemaker and caregiver. She also enjoyed her outdoor cats, gardening, and doing yardwork.Survivors include her four daughters, Dorothy Augustine and husband Richard of Hays, Rosie Leiker and husband Herman of Munjor, Cynthia Rooker and husband Francis of Las Cruces, NM, and Barbara Margaris and husband Jack of Mission, her daughter-in-law, Diana Walter of Catharine, three sisters, Lillian Fisher of Hays, Anna Marie Lessor and husband Laverne of Great Bend, and Gloria VonLintel and husband Robert of Vincent, a brother-in-law, Melvin Walters of Tulsa, OK, two sisters-in-law, Dolores Schmeidler and Elsie Schmeidler, both of Hays, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ralph, her son, Vernon Walter, four brothers, Edwin, Ralph, Lawrence, and Anton Schmeidler, a sister, Irene Dreiling, and a grandson, Farron Leiker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday at the church. A Christian Mothers Altar Society rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 7:00, both on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested for masses. Condolences and memories of Sophia may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com

Sophia Walter

Brenda Kay Newcomer, age 58, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Friday, August, 9th, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Brenda was born on June 18th, 1966 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital to Robert Spena and Patricia Hands. She graduated from Trego Community High School in 1984 and earned her associate's degree from Brown Mackie College. Brenda married Steve Newcomer in 1985, and they would go on to raise 3 beautiful children together, before later separating.

Brenda held several jobs in the community, including working in the business offices at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital and Gove County Medical Center. She also worked at several banks in the area, including most recently First Federal Bank.

In her free time, Brenda enjoyed hanging out with her friends, country cruising, and listening to music. She treasured the time spent with family and was extremely proud of her granddaughters. She was a sucker for a good Hallmark movie and dedicated to reading her daily devotional. She took a lot of pride in her home and yard. Her flower gardens were meticulously maintained, and everything was always in its place.

Brenda is survived by her son Mitch Newcomer (Kim) of WaKeeney, KS; Daughter Whitney Montgomery (Taylor) of Denver, CO; 3 granddaughters, Kamryn and Eva Newcomer and Harlow Montgomery; Brothers Scott Spena of Elizabethton, TN and Rob Spena of Littleton, CO; Sister Raina Alm of Hays, KS; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her daughter Lexsie Newcomer; Parents, Patricia Hands and Robert Spena; and Stepfather, Henry Ries.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 16, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Dan Scheetz of the Salina Diocese will be officiating. A rosary and family visitation will be held at the church, prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM.&nbsp; Lunch at the parish hall will follow the graveside service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christ the King Altar Society or Masses at Christ the King Catholic Church. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

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 </figure>Brenda Kay Newcomer, age 58, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Friday, August, 9th, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.Brenda was born on June 18th, 1966 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital to Robert Spena and Patricia Hands. She graduated from Trego Community High School in 1984 and earned her associate's degree from Brown Mackie College. Brenda married Steve Newcomer in 1985, and they would go on to raise 3 beautiful children together, before later separating.Brenda held several jobs in the community, including working in the business offices at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital and Gove County Medical Center. She also worked at several banks in the area, including most recently First Federal Bank.In her free time, Brenda enjoyed hanging out with her friends, country cruising, and listening to music. She treasured the time spent with family and was extremely proud of her granddaughters. She was a sucker for a good Hallmark movie and dedicated to reading her daily devotional. She took a lot of pride in her home and yard. Her flower gardens were meticulously maintained, and everything was always in its place.Brenda is survived by her son Mitch Newcomer (Kim) of WaKeeney, KS; Daughter Whitney Montgomery (Taylor) of Denver, CO; 3 granddaughters, Kamryn and Eva Newcomer and Harlow Montgomery; Brothers Scott Spena of Elizabethton, TN and Rob Spena of Littleton, CO; Sister Raina Alm of Hays, KS; many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her daughter Lexsie Newcomer; Parents, Patricia Hands and Robert Spena; and Stepfather, Henry Ries.A Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, August 16, 2024, at Christ the King Catholic Church. Father Dan Scheetz of the Salina Diocese will be officiating. A rosary and family visitation will be held at the church, prior to the service, starting at 9:30 AM.&nbsp; Lunch at the parish hall will follow the graveside service.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Christ the King Altar Society or Masses at Christ the King Catholic Church. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Brenda Kay Newcomer

Vanessa Lynn Bailey Gordon, 48, entered the gates of heaven on August 3rd, 2024. Vanessa was born on July 3rd, 1976, in McKinney, Texas. Vanessa was the daughter of John and Judy Gordon, both of who preceded her in death. Vanessa graduated from The Colony High School in 1994. She then went on to earn three more degrees, a bachelor's in social work, and a master's in both school and professional counseling as well as earning an alternative teaching certificate.

Vanessa was blessed with a wonderful husband, Adam Bailey, with whom they vowed their love to one another and made the commitment of marriage on June 14th, 2008. Together they had the incredible opportunity to adopt a little boy, Michael Bailey, on September 7th, 2017. Vanessa was always so close to her younger sister, Christy Faylor and her family, husband, Cory Faylor, and two daughters, Kaylee and Mackenzie. There was always something so special to her about spending quality time with her family, watching Michael and Mackenzie running around and just being able to be present with everyone around her. Vanessa had such a kind and giving heart, she was extremely compassionate and always put others before her own needs. Vanessa was always growing herself in her faith and loved to guide others through times of need. She was truly a huge inspiration to everyone who crossed paths with her, there wasn’t ever one person who would walk away without knowing that she’d always be there for them during their times of need. We are immensely grateful for all the time and memories that came from knowing her over the past 48 years. Vanessa Lynn Bailey Gordon was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Vanessa was a licensed professional counselor who always gave 110% to her clients no matter what. She took pride in knowing that the people she helped were successful. About 26 years ago, shortly after completing university, Vanessa went on to begin her counseling and social work career with Denton County MHMR. Before becoming a licensed professional counselor, Vanessa spent her time working at Ethridge Elementary, Killeen Middle School, and Delay Middle School, in the special education department. Recently, Vanessa decided to better further her career by becoming a licensed professional counselor, working at a few different facilities, including Treehouse Counseling and Christian Works for 6 years. No matter where she was working or what her job title was, she was always putting in effort to constantly help others. For the past 14 years, Vanessa spent her free time supporting two children through the Christian humanitarian organization, World Vision. She adored being able to provide and encourage these two through every step of their childhood, her husband, Adam, will continue this with their most recent sponsor. Vanessa full-heartedly advocated for World Vision and their message, always talking to anyone who would listen about this nonprofit organization. Vanessa always had such a gentle and giving heart and was always striving to make this world a kinder place one step at a time.

When Vanessa was not helping people, she enjoyed plays, especially musicals and melodramas at various venues. She also loved to travel and explore new places. She had such a huge heart for Jesus, and she felt closest to him when she was in the mountains in Colorado or on the water listening to the waves hit the shore or a rushing river. Family was everything to Vanessa and she loved fiercely.&nbsp;

Vanessa leaves behind loving memories to be cherished by her devoted husband, Adam Bailey; her son, Michael Bailey; her sister Christy Faylor, her husband Cory Faylor, and their two daughters Kaylee Troost and Mackenzie Faylor; and everyone whose hearts she's touched.&nbsp;

Funeral Service will be held at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 740 S. Edmonds Lane, Lewisville, Texas 75067 at 3 pm on Monday, August 12th, 2024, and visitation will be an hour beforehand at 2 pm the same day.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 14th in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be made to the nonprofit organization, World Vision, due to her passion for always helping others. Please join us in celebrating Vanessa Bailey's life!

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 </figure>Vanessa Lynn Bailey Gordon, 48, entered the gates of heaven on August 3rd, 2024. Vanessa was born on July 3rd, 1976, in McKinney, Texas. Vanessa was the daughter of John and Judy Gordon, both of who preceded her in death. Vanessa graduated from The Colony High School in 1994. She then went on to earn three more degrees, a bachelor's in social work, and a master's in both school and professional counseling as well as earning an alternative teaching certificate.Vanessa was blessed with a wonderful husband, Adam Bailey, with whom they vowed their love to one another and made the commitment of marriage on June 14th, 2008. Together they had the incredible opportunity to adopt a little boy, Michael Bailey, on September 7th, 2017. Vanessa was always so close to her younger sister, Christy Faylor and her family, husband, Cory Faylor, and two daughters, Kaylee and Mackenzie. There was always something so special to her about spending quality time with her family, watching Michael and Mackenzie running around and just being able to be present with everyone around her. Vanessa had such a kind and giving heart, she was extremely compassionate and always put others before her own needs. Vanessa was always growing herself in her faith and loved to guide others through times of need. She was truly a huge inspiration to everyone who crossed paths with her, there wasn’t ever one person who would walk away without knowing that she’d always be there for them during their times of need. We are immensely grateful for all the time and memories that came from knowing her over the past 48 years. Vanessa Lynn Bailey Gordon was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend.Vanessa was a licensed professional counselor who always gave 110% to her clients no matter what. She took pride in knowing that the people she helped were successful. About 26 years ago, shortly after completing university, Vanessa went on to begin her counseling and social work career with Denton County MHMR. Before becoming a licensed professional counselor, Vanessa spent her time working at Ethridge Elementary, Killeen Middle School, and Delay Middle School, in the special education department. Recently, Vanessa decided to better further her career by becoming a licensed professional counselor, working at a few different facilities, including Treehouse Counseling and Christian Works for 6 years. No matter where she was working or what her job title was, she was always putting in effort to constantly help others. For the past 14 years, Vanessa spent her free time supporting two children through the Christian humanitarian organization, World Vision. She adored being able to provide and encourage these two through every step of their childhood, her husband, Adam, will continue this with their most recent sponsor. Vanessa full-heartedly advocated for World Vision and their message, always talking to anyone who would listen about this nonprofit organization. Vanessa always had such a gentle and giving heart and was always striving to make this world a kinder place one step at a time.When Vanessa was not helping people, she enjoyed plays, especially musicals and melodramas at various venues. She also loved to travel and explore new places. She had such a huge heart for Jesus, and she felt closest to him when she was in the mountains in Colorado or on the water listening to the waves hit the shore or a rushing river. Family was everything to Vanessa and she loved fiercely.&nbsp;Vanessa leaves behind loving memories to be cherished by her devoted husband, Adam Bailey; her son, Michael Bailey; her sister Christy Faylor, her husband Cory Faylor, and their two daughters Kaylee Troost and Mackenzie Faylor; and everyone whose hearts she's touched.&nbsp;Funeral Service will be held at Mulkey-Mason Funeral Home, 740 S. Edmonds Lane, Lewisville, Texas 75067 at 3 pm on Monday, August 12th, 2024, and visitation will be an hour beforehand at 2 pm the same day.Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 14th in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions will be made to the nonprofit organization, World Vision, due to her passion for always helping others. Please join us in celebrating Vanessa Bailey's life!

Vanessa Lynn Bailey Gordon

Mary Rose (Cannon) Ernst-Reinhardt, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Mary was born December 2, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Glenn and Hattie Jane (Harlan) Cannon.&nbsp; She grew up in Madison, Kansas until the seventh grade when her family moved to Russell.&nbsp; She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’57.

Mary was united in marriage to Lionel Ernst on December 22, 1957.&nbsp; They made their home in the Russell, Hays, Kansas, and Sydney, Nebraska areas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children; Greg, Kay Lynn, Joseph and Julie Ann.&nbsp; Lionel preceded her in death on May 29, 1984.&nbsp; Later she was united in marriage to Doanld Reinhardt on February 14, 1990 in Mesa, Arizona.&nbsp; They became “snowbirds” and spent their time in Russell and Zapata, Texas.&nbsp; Donald preceded her in death on October 9, 2020.

Mary was a devoted wife and homemaker for her family.&nbsp; She also was a farmer’s wife, helping Donald on the farm.&nbsp; She also worked in the office for Dr. Sam for over 15 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church and Martha’s Circle.&nbsp; She later was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, the Red Hat Ladies and the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR).&nbsp; She enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking, playing cards and attending family gatherings.

Mary’s surviving family includes her daughter, Kay Lynn Ickler (Steve) of Russell, Kansas; son, Joseph “Joe” Ernst (Tessa) of Wilson, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; daughter, Julie Ann Honas; son, Greg Ernst; brother, William Howard Cannon; sisters, Anna Mae Miller and Martha Helen Relph; grandson, Luke Ernst; and great grandson, Cael Evans.

Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary Rose (Cannon) Ernst-Reinhardt, 84, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024 at the Russell Regional Hospital.Mary was born December 2, 1939, in Emporia, Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of Glenn and Hattie Jane (Harlan) Cannon.&nbsp; She grew up in Madison, Kansas until the seventh grade when her family moved to Russell.&nbsp; She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of ’57.Mary was united in marriage to Lionel Ernst on December 22, 1957.&nbsp; They made their home in the Russell, Hays, Kansas, and Sydney, Nebraska areas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children; Greg, Kay Lynn, Joseph and Julie Ann.&nbsp; Lionel preceded her in death on May 29, 1984.&nbsp; Later she was united in marriage to Doanld Reinhardt on February 14, 1990 in Mesa, Arizona.&nbsp; They became “snowbirds” and spent their time in Russell and Zapata, Texas.&nbsp; Donald preceded her in death on October 9, 2020.Mary was a devoted wife and homemaker for her family.&nbsp; She also was a farmer’s wife, helping Donald on the farm.&nbsp; She also worked in the office for Dr. Sam for over 15 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church and Martha’s Circle.&nbsp; She later was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, the Red Hat Ladies and the Daughters of American Revolution (DAR).&nbsp; She enjoyed quilting, cooking and baking, playing cards and attending family gatherings.Mary’s surviving family includes her daughter, Kay Lynn Ickler (Steve) of Russell, Kansas; son, Joseph “Joe” Ernst (Tessa) of Wilson, Kansas; 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.Mary was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; daughter, Julie Ann Honas; son, Greg Ernst; brother, William Howard Cannon; sisters, Anna Mae Miller and Martha Helen Relph; grandson, Luke Ernst; and great grandson, Cael Evans.Celebration of Mary’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Mary Rose (Cannon) Ernst-Reinhardt

Robert W. Moore , son of John W. and Martha F. (Cox) Moore, was &nbsp;born October 14, 1931 in Colony, KS, and passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, at the age of 92.

He grew up in Colony, graduating from Colony High School, and then attended Kansas University in Lawrence. &nbsp;In 1953 he went into the Army and served in Korea. &nbsp;He was honorably &nbsp;discharged in 1955. &nbsp;Upon his return he was united in marriage to Glenna L. Pursley on January 26, 1958 in Independence, KS. &nbsp;The couple moved Manhattan, where Robert completed his bachelor’s degree in Engineering at Kansas State University. &nbsp;The couple then moved to Arkansas.

In August 1972 the couple moved to Phillipsburg where he worked for Tamko until his retirement in 1996. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Glenna in 2014; and a son John in 2021

Survivors include his daughter Vivian Meyer and husband Jerry of Phillipsburg; son Carl and wife Mashel of Alma, NE; daughter-in-law Cindy Moore of Bennington, KS; brother Ronald of Warsaw, MO; sister Roberta Corlis of Winterset, IA; 10 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson.

&nbsp;A celebration of Robert’s life will be held Monday evening, August 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating, followed by the family receiving friends until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;for visitation. &nbsp; A graveside service with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard will then be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Ozark Colony Cemetery, Colony, KS with Pastor Steve Bubna officiating.

Mr. Moore will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the &nbsp;Phillipsburg Boy Scout Troop 123 or Phillips County Retirement Center.

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 </figure>Robert W. Moore , son of John W. and Martha F. (Cox) Moore, was &nbsp;born October 14, 1931 in Colony, KS, and passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, at the age of 92.He grew up in Colony, graduating from Colony High School, and then attended Kansas University in Lawrence. &nbsp;In 1953 he went into the Army and served in Korea. &nbsp;He was honorably &nbsp;discharged in 1955. &nbsp;Upon his return he was united in marriage to Glenna L. Pursley on January 26, 1958 in Independence, KS. &nbsp;The couple moved Manhattan, where Robert completed his bachelor’s degree in Engineering at Kansas State University. &nbsp;The couple then moved to Arkansas.In August 1972 the couple moved to Phillipsburg where he worked for Tamko until his retirement in 1996. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Glenna in 2014; and a son John in 2021Survivors include his daughter Vivian Meyer and husband Jerry of Phillipsburg; son Carl and wife Mashel of Alma, NE; daughter-in-law Cindy Moore of Bennington, KS; brother Ronald of Warsaw, MO; sister Roberta Corlis of Winterset, IA; 10 Grandchildren; 23 Great Grandchildren; and 1 great great grandson.&nbsp;A celebration of Robert’s life will be held Monday evening, August 12, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating, followed by the family receiving friends until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;for visitation. &nbsp; A graveside service with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard will then be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at the Ozark Colony Cemetery, Colony, KS with Pastor Steve Bubna officiating.Mr. Moore will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the &nbsp;Phillipsburg Boy Scout Troop 123 or Phillips County Retirement Center.

Robert W. Moore

Linda Louise (Linenberger) Stary, age 78, of Garden City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born July 23,1946 in LaCrosse, Kansas to Adolph Joseph and Bertha Marie (Schmidt) Linenberger.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Hays, Kansas, but the family moved to Denver, Colorado and that is where she graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1964.&nbsp; After her marriage to Robert Gottschalk she moved back to Hays, for 30 more years, working for Hadley (that later became Hays Medical Center) for 20 yrs.&nbsp; It was in Hays that she raised her two sons, Roger Lee Gottschalk and Jeffrey Scott Gottschalk.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On Dec. 31, 1993, she married Leonard Stary and moved to Garden City in 1996&nbsp;where she continued her education and became a Special Education Paraprofessional for 15 yrs. at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate School.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Linda was an active member of St. Mary's Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Garden City serving as a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She was a Life Member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Hays.&nbsp; She also volunteered for different organizations and businesses in Garden City through the Finney County RSVP program.&nbsp; She enjoyed volunteer work, playing cards at the Senior Center, traveling, and especially spending time with her family.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Leonard Stary, of the home; her sons, Roger Gottschalk and wife, Pam, Northglenn, CO; Jeffrey Gottschalk and wife, Tammy, Holcomb, KS; her stepdaughter, Andrea Spridgen and husband, Mike, Thornton, CO;

her grandchildren, Lauren Gerard and husband, Eric; Breanna Gottschalk; Dalton Gottschalk and wife, Ryli; Allyson Gottschalk; Brier Raquet and husband, Luke; her great granddaughter, Natalie Gerard; her sisters, Sandra Kreutzer, Hays, KS; Paula Ruth and husband, Bill, Hays, KS; Donna Duran and husband, Bob, Sheridan, CO; and her ten nieces and nephews.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Bertha Linenberger; her sister, Kathy Brendel and her husband, Gary; her brother-in-law, Leroy Kreutzer, and her stepfather, Alfred Stary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas with Concelebrants, Father Brian McCaffrey and Father Jacob Schneider.&nbsp; An inurnment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, at the church with a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 9:30 A.M.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggests a memorial made payable to: St. Mary Queen of all Saints Catholic Church in care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; 67601.

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 </figure>Linda Louise (Linenberger) Stary, age 78, of Garden City, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born July 23,1946 in LaCrosse, Kansas to Adolph Joseph and Bertha Marie (Schmidt) Linenberger.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;She grew up in Hays, Kansas, but the family moved to Denver, Colorado and that is where she graduated from St. Joseph's High School in 1964.&nbsp; After her marriage to Robert Gottschalk she moved back to Hays, for 30 more years, working for Hadley (that later became Hays Medical Center) for 20 yrs.&nbsp; It was in Hays that she raised her two sons, Roger Lee Gottschalk and Jeffrey Scott Gottschalk.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On Dec. 31, 1993, she married Leonard Stary and moved to Garden City in 1996&nbsp;where she continued her education and became a Special Education Paraprofessional for 15 yrs. at Bernadine Sitts Intermediate School.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Linda was an active member of St. Mary's Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Garden City serving as a Eucharistic Minister, member of the Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She was a Life Member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Hays.&nbsp; She also volunteered for different organizations and businesses in Garden City through the Finney County RSVP program.&nbsp; She enjoyed volunteer work, playing cards at the Senior Center, traveling, and especially spending time with her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Leonard Stary, of the home; her sons, Roger Gottschalk and wife, Pam, Northglenn, CO; Jeffrey Gottschalk and wife, Tammy, Holcomb, KS; her stepdaughter, Andrea Spridgen and husband, Mike, Thornton, CO;her grandchildren, Lauren Gerard and husband, Eric; Breanna Gottschalk; Dalton Gottschalk and wife, Ryli; Allyson Gottschalk; Brier Raquet and husband, Luke; her great granddaughter, Natalie Gerard; her sisters, Sandra Kreutzer, Hays, KS; Paula Ruth and husband, Bill, Hays, KS; Donna Duran and husband, Bob, Sheridan, CO; and her ten nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph and Bertha Linenberger; her sister, Kathy Brendel and her husband, Gary; her brother-in-law, Leroy Kreutzer, and her stepfather, Alfred Stary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas with Concelebrants, Father Brian McCaffrey and Father Jacob Schneider.&nbsp; An inurnment will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, at the church with a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 9:30 A.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggests a memorial made payable to: St. Mary Queen of all Saints Catholic Church in care of&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Linda Louise (Linenberger) Stary

Jetmore – Jeffrey Kenneth “Jeff” Cole, 60, passed away August 7, 2024 at Hutchinson Regional Hospital, Hutchinson.

He was born May 7, 1964 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Kenneth R. “Ken” and Phyllis Jean Naylor Cole. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident, he was a Professor of Diesel Technology for Dodge City Community College.

He was a member of Jetmore Methodist Church, trustee, praise team and the Methodist Men’s Group. &nbsp;Jeff was a 4-H leader, State Skills Advisor for DCCC, ASE Certified Master Mechanic, NHRA, and SRCA Dragstrip in Great Bend. &nbsp;He enjoyed drag racing, camping, fishing, reading and fixing anything and everything

On December 18, 1982, he married Michelle L. Betts in Garden City, KS. &nbsp;She survives.

Other survivors include: his parents, Kenneth “Ken” and Phyllis Cole, Jetmore; a daughter, Audree (Ben) Worth, Jetmore; sister, Stephanie (Mike) Ochs, Jetmore; brother, Mike (Justin Scott) Cole; two grandchildren, Shanaye Michelle Worth and Addison Kenleigh Worth, Jetmore; mother-in-law, Evelyn Betts, Garden City; two sisters-in-law, Sherri (Greg) Suderman, Garden City and Vicki (Steve) Krehbiel, Holcomb; seven nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leon Betts.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2024 at Jetmore Methodist Church with Pastor Maria Grimm presiding. Family requests casual dress in purple and gold for DCCC and wear your favorite ball cap. &nbsp;Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024 with family present from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. &nbsp;Inurnment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Worth Family Medical Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854. &nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Jetmore – Jeffrey Kenneth “Jeff” Cole, 60, passed away August 7, 2024 at Hutchinson Regional Hospital, Hutchinson.He was born May 7, 1964 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Kenneth R. “Ken” and Phyllis Jean Naylor Cole. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident, he was a Professor of Diesel Technology for Dodge City Community College.He was a member of Jetmore Methodist Church, trustee, praise team and the Methodist Men’s Group. &nbsp;Jeff was a 4-H leader, State Skills Advisor for DCCC, ASE Certified Master Mechanic, NHRA, and SRCA Dragstrip in Great Bend. &nbsp;He enjoyed drag racing, camping, fishing, reading and fixing anything and everythingOn December 18, 1982, he married Michelle L. Betts in Garden City, KS. &nbsp;She survives.Other survivors include: his parents, Kenneth “Ken” and Phyllis Cole, Jetmore; a daughter, Audree (Ben) Worth, Jetmore; sister, Stephanie (Mike) Ochs, Jetmore; brother, Mike (Justin Scott) Cole; two grandchildren, Shanaye Michelle Worth and Addison Kenleigh Worth, Jetmore; mother-in-law, Evelyn Betts, Garden City; two sisters-in-law, Sherri (Greg) Suderman, Garden City and Vicki (Steve) Krehbiel, Holcomb; seven nieces and nephews and nine great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Leon Betts.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, August 12, 2024 at Jetmore Methodist Church with Pastor Maria Grimm presiding. Family requests casual dress in purple and gold for DCCC and wear your favorite ball cap. &nbsp;Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, August 11, 2024 with family present from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. &nbsp;Inurnment will be at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Worth Family Medical Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854. &nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.

Jeffrey Kenneth “Jeff” Cole

Cindy Joan Korbe, aged 66, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Cindy was Born January 4, 1958, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn and Barbara Kuder. She graduated from Greeley County High School and Garden City Community College. Cindy was a registered nurse and worked as a director of nursing in long-term care for most of her career at Tribune, Hugoton, and Leoti. She worked as a nurse for Lifepoint Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas for the past eleven years. Cindy was most proud of her record of having one of the country’s top 100-rated nursing homes while in Leoti, Kansas.

Cindy enjoyed making Annie’s Bed Dolls with her crochet and was an avid ceramic painter. She also enjoyed raising flowers, golfing, playing the organ for residents, and her Sheltie dogs.&nbsp;

Cindy Married Jerry Korbe on March 26, 1988, in Tribune, Kansas. He survives.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry of Dodge City, Kansas, Sons, Jonathan and Justin of Dodge City, Kansas; her parents, Glenn and Barbara of Tribune; a sister, LaVon Allen of Cleveland, Oklahoma; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Melissa Lorraine.

Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with pastors Jeri Smith presiding and Nick Talbott-Dixon.&nbsp;

Interment will be at the Greeley County Cemetery following the service.

Public Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11th, at the Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, Leoti, Kansas, and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12th at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd st. in Tribune, Kansas

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to the Wichita County Long Term Care, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

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 </figure>Cindy Joan Korbe, aged 66, passed away on August 5, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.Cindy was Born January 4, 1958, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn and Barbara Kuder. She graduated from Greeley County High School and Garden City Community College. Cindy was a registered nurse and worked as a director of nursing in long-term care for most of her career at Tribune, Hugoton, and Leoti. She worked as a nurse for Lifepoint Hospital in Dodge City, Kansas for the past eleven years. Cindy was most proud of her record of having one of the country’s top 100-rated nursing homes while in Leoti, Kansas.Cindy enjoyed making Annie’s Bed Dolls with her crochet and was an avid ceramic painter. She also enjoyed raising flowers, golfing, playing the organ for residents, and her Sheltie dogs.&nbsp;Cindy Married Jerry Korbe on March 26, 1988, in Tribune, Kansas. He survives.She is survived by her husband, Jerry of Dodge City, Kansas, Sons, Jonathan and Justin of Dodge City, Kansas; her parents, Glenn and Barbara of Tribune; a sister, LaVon Allen of Cleveland, Oklahoma; and many uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, and cousins.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Melissa Lorraine.Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (Mountain Time) at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with pastors Jeri Smith presiding and Nick Talbott-Dixon.&nbsp;Interment will be at the Greeley County Cemetery following the service.Public Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sunday, August 11th, at the Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, Leoti, Kansas, and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 12th at the Price and Sons Funeral Home, 322 2nd st. in Tribune, KansasIn lieu of flowers, Memorials may be given to the Wichita County Long Term Care, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, or the Shriners Children’s Hospital, in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

Cindy Joan Korbe

Valerius “Val” J. Rohleder age 94, of Abilene, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 8th, 2024.&nbsp; Val was born to Nick and Minnie (Dreiling) Rohleder on December 19, 1929, in Emmeram, Kansas.&nbsp; Val married Tina (Geist) on October 15, 1956, in Hays, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays in 1948. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.&nbsp; In 1978, Val and Tina moved to Abilene KS where they opened their business Pioneer Farm and Ranch Supply.&nbsp; Val coached baseball and taught religion classes for his church, but his greatest passion was running his farm store. Val worked in his store for more than 40 years before retiring at age 90.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene, the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus 3rd&nbsp;Degree and the Bishop Cunningham Assembly 4th&nbsp;Degree Knights of Columbus both of Hays, KS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Val is survived by his wife, Tina, of the home; his three children, Nick Rohleder and wife, Teree, Salina, KS; Jody Jenkins and husband, Dr. Jim, Junction City, KS; Amy Dautel and husband, Mark, McPherson, KS; his six grandchildren, Samantha; Kristan; Hunter; Hannah; Jordan and Dustin; his ten great grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Yvonne Rohleder-Braun, Hays, KS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Minnie Rohleder; his sisters, Petronella “Pete” Graf; Theresa Von Lintel; Rita Wolf; Josita “Jo” Pfannenstiel; Mary “Janie” Polifka; and his brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Rohleder.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation will be at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, on Monday, August 12th from 5:30-7:30 P.M. with a Rosary at 5:30 P.M.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with a vigil service and a Knights of Columbus and Hays Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, and from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, at the Church.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The 4th&nbsp;Degree Knights of &nbsp;Columbus will stand Honor Guard from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, at the mortuary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas with celebrant, Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; A burial will be at Saint Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

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 </figure>Valerius “Val” J. Rohleder age 94, of Abilene, Kansas passed away on Thursday, August 8th, 2024.&nbsp; Val was born to Nick and Minnie (Dreiling) Rohleder on December 19, 1929, in Emmeram, Kansas.&nbsp; Val married Tina (Geist) on October 15, 1956, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays in 1948. He joined the U.S. Army and served in the Korean War.&nbsp; In 1978, Val and Tina moved to Abilene KS where they opened their business Pioneer Farm and Ranch Supply.&nbsp; Val coached baseball and taught religion classes for his church, but his greatest passion was running his farm store. Val worked in his store for more than 40 years before retiring at age 90.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene, the St. Joseph Knights of Columbus 3rd&nbsp;Degree and the Bishop Cunningham Assembly 4th&nbsp;Degree Knights of Columbus both of Hays, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Val is survived by his wife, Tina, of the home; his three children, Nick Rohleder and wife, Teree, Salina, KS; Jody Jenkins and husband, Dr. Jim, Junction City, KS; Amy Dautel and husband, Mark, McPherson, KS; his six grandchildren, Samantha; Kristan; Hunter; Hannah; Jordan and Dustin; his ten great grandchildren; and his sister-in-law, Yvonne Rohleder-Braun, Hays, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Minnie Rohleder; his sisters, Petronella “Pete” Graf; Theresa Von Lintel; Rita Wolf; Josita “Jo” Pfannenstiel; Mary “Janie” Polifka; and his brother, Ronald “Ronnie” Rohleder.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation will be at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, on Monday, August 12th from 5:30-7:30 P.M. with a Rosary at 5:30 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with a vigil service and a Knights of Columbus and Hays Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, and from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, at the Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The 4th&nbsp;Degree Knights of &nbsp;Columbus will stand Honor Guard from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, at the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas with celebrant, Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; A burial will be at Saint Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;A luncheon will follow at the Victoria V.F.W. Hall.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggest memorials made payable to: St. Andrew’s Catholic Church for Masses; &nbsp;St. Andrew’s School; or Hospice of Dickinson County in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas &nbsp;67601.

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