With deepest sorrow, we announce that Rebecca Myriel Brin, age 54, 
passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Research Medical Center 
in Kansas City, MO.

A Memorial Mass for Rebecca will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 21650 W. 115th Terrace, Olathe, KS. Following Mass, the family will have a gathering at Grayson Place Neighbor Clubhouse, 21692 West 119th Terrace, Olathe, KS for refreshments and snacks. Interment will be held at a later date in Damar, Kansas.

Rebecca was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and 
friend. She was a Special Education Teacher at Havencroft Elementary and
 loved every kid who walked through her door like they were her own. 
Those who were lucky to have met Rebecca know how giving and 
compassionate she was. There was not a single person she wasn’t willing 
to help and embraced everyone with open arms.

Rebecca is the daughter of Marion and Rena (Hornung) Klerman. She 
married Galen Francis Brin on May 25, 1996 in Damar, KS.&nbsp; He survives of
 the home.

Other survivors include her daughter, Halle Brin of the home, two 
sisters, Riva (Joseph) Bishop, Silvia (Bruce) Massa, mother-in-law, 
Elaine Brin, many brothers-in-law, Martin (Marcella) Brin, Arlen (Linda)
 Brin, David (Kay) Brin, sisters-in-law, Sheri Webb and Mary (Paul) 
Meade; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her father, Marion Klerman, father-in-law, Levi Brin, and 
brothers-in-law, Tracy and Myron Brin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rebecca’s 
name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She was actively involved in 
raising awareness towards the disease and fundraising ever since her 
daughter, Halle, was diagnosed when she was 2 years old.&nbsp; Donations may 
be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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 </figure>With deepest sorrow, we announce that Rebecca Myriel Brin, age 54, 
passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Research Medical Center 
in Kansas City, MO.A Memorial Mass for Rebecca will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 30, 2021 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 21650 W. 115th Terrace, Olathe, KS. Following Mass, the family will have a gathering at Grayson Place Neighbor Clubhouse, 21692 West 119th Terrace, Olathe, KS for refreshments and snacks. Interment will be held at a later date in Damar, Kansas.Rebecca was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt and 
friend. She was a Special Education Teacher at Havencroft Elementary and
 loved every kid who walked through her door like they were her own. 
Those who were lucky to have met Rebecca know how giving and 
compassionate she was. There was not a single person she wasn’t willing 
to help and embraced everyone with open arms.Rebecca is the daughter of Marion and Rena (Hornung) Klerman. She 
married Galen Francis Brin on May 25, 1996 in Damar, KS.&nbsp; He survives of
 the home.Other survivors include her daughter, Halle Brin of the home, two 
sisters, Riva (Joseph) Bishop, Silvia (Bruce) Massa, mother-in-law, 
Elaine Brin, many brothers-in-law, Martin (Marcella) Brin, Arlen (Linda)
 Brin, David (Kay) Brin, sisters-in-law, Sheri Webb and Mary (Paul) 
Meade; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her father, Marion Klerman, father-in-law, Levi Brin, and 
brothers-in-law, Tracy and Myron Brin.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rebecca’s 
name to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She was actively involved in 
raising awareness towards the disease and fundraising ever since her 
daughter, Halle, was diagnosed when she was 2 years old.&nbsp; Donations may 
be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Rebecca Myriel Brin

Phillipsburg resident Earl Wolfe passed away Monday, September 27, 
2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 87.

He was born December 10, 1933, in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Hulsa and Edna (Woofter) Wolfe.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sayan; daughter Kayla Kreller; and brothers Darrel, Dean, and Keath.

Survivors include his son Kurtis of Prairie View; step-sons Pete 
Rogers of Phillipsburg and Sonny Rogers of Raymore, MO; a step-daughter 
Cher Simpson of Raymore, MO; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great 
grandchildren.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. 
Friday, October 1, 2021 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg with 
Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Mr. Wolfe will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The casket will remain closed.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home 
for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop 123 or the Phillips County E.M.S.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Earl Wolfe passed away Monday, September 27, 
2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 87.He was born December 10, 1933, in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Hulsa and Edna (Woofter) Wolfe.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sayan; daughter Kayla Kreller; and brothers Darrel, Dean, and Keath.Survivors include his son Kurtis of Prairie View; step-sons Pete 
Rogers of Phillipsburg and Sonny Rogers of Raymore, MO; a step-daughter 
Cher Simpson of Raymore, MO; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great 
grandchildren.A graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. 
Friday, October 1, 2021 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg with 
Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.Mr. Wolfe will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The casket will remain closed.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends Thursday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the funeral home 
for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts Troop 123 or the Phillips County E.M.S.

Earl Wolfe

Laynete Marie Mick, 78, of Osborne, KS passed away on Saturday, 
September 25, 2021 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;She was 
born on August 21, 1943 in Salina, KS, to Peter T. &amp; Opal M. (Hahn) 
Fritschen.

She graduated from high school and attended some college. &nbsp;She worked
 at the family business in Dorance, KS at&nbsp;the Telephone Office. &nbsp;

Laynete met &amp; married the love of her life, Francis Mick. &nbsp;They 
had 4 daughters in this union. &nbsp;Laynete became a farmwife.&nbsp; Francis 
tended to the crops &amp; she tended to the cattle. &nbsp;Laynete has been in
 the Osborne area since 1968 after she and Francis married and moved 
here.

She was preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp;her husband, Francis in 2010; 1 grandchild.

Laynete is survived by her daughters: Eileen Rolph of Delphos, KS; 
Marguarite Atchison of Kirwin, KS; Carolyn Nichols of Willow Lake, SD; 
Jolene Mick of Osborne, KS; 13 Grandchildren; 1 brother:&nbsp;Donald 
Fritschen of TX.

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

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 </figure>Laynete Marie Mick, 78, of Osborne, KS passed away on Saturday, 
September 25, 2021 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;She was 
born on August 21, 1943 in Salina, KS, to Peter T. &amp; Opal M. (Hahn) 
Fritschen.She graduated from high school and attended some college. &nbsp;She worked
 at the family business in Dorance, KS at&nbsp;the Telephone Office. &nbsp;Laynete met &amp; married the love of her life, Francis Mick. &nbsp;They 
had 4 daughters in this union. &nbsp;Laynete became a farmwife.&nbsp; Francis 
tended to the crops &amp; she tended to the cattle. &nbsp;Laynete has been in
 the Osborne area since 1968 after she and Francis married and moved 
here.She was preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp;her husband, Francis in 2010; 1 grandchild.Laynete is survived by her daughters: Eileen Rolph of Delphos, KS; 
Marguarite Atchison of Kirwin, KS; Carolyn Nichols of Willow Lake, SD; 
Jolene Mick of Osborne, KS; 13 Grandchildren; 1 brother:&nbsp;Donald 
Fritschen of TX.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Laynete-Mick">HERE</a> for service details.

Laynete Marie Mick

Virginia F. Depperschmidt, 73, died on Saturday September 25, 2021, at 
her home. She was born on November 9, 1947, at Larned the daughter of 
Jess C. &amp; Caterina (Amoruso) Miller. She married Leo L. 
Depperschmidt on November 15, 1969 at LaCrosse. 
Virginia grew up on the family farm in Ness County and graduated from 
Bazine High School. She had worked at several jobs before moving with 
her husband to Garden City in 1970 and was mainly a homemaker. She was 
of the Lutheran faith and was an avid reader. 
She is survived by her Husband- Leo L. Depperschmidt, 2 Daughters- 
Katrina L. Coast of Beeler and Lori A. Strasser of Garden City, 4 
Sisters- Marlene Winter of Burdett, Linda Denning of Hays, Julie Tejeda 
of Wichita and Edna Ayers of Peabody, 2 Grandchildren and several 
Great-Grandchildren. 
There will be no public services held. Memorials are suggested to 
Finney County Library in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may 
be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Virginia F. Depperschmidt, 73, died on Saturday September 25, 2021, at 
her home. She was born on November 9, 1947, at Larned the daughter of 
Jess C. &amp; Caterina (Amoruso) Miller. She married Leo L. 
Depperschmidt on November 15, 1969 at LaCrosse. 
Virginia grew up on the family farm in Ness County and graduated from 
Bazine High School. She had worked at several jobs before moving with 
her husband to Garden City in 1970 and was mainly a homemaker. She was 
of the Lutheran faith and was an avid reader. 
She is survived by her Husband- Leo L. Depperschmidt, 2 Daughters- 
Katrina L. Coast of Beeler and Lori A. Strasser of Garden City, 4 
Sisters- Marlene Winter of Burdett, Linda Denning of Hays, Julie Tejeda 
of Wichita and Edna Ayers of Peabody, 2 Grandchildren and several 
Great-Grandchildren. 
There will be no public services held. Memorials are suggested to 
Finney County Library in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may 
be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Virginia F. Depperschmidt

Leslie Allan “Les” Ward was born Aug. 7, 1951, in Norton to Frank and Velda (Fullerton) Ward. He passed away Sept. 27, 2021, at Whispering Pines at the age of 70.

Les grew up on the family farm east of Norcatur with his older sister, Wava. He attended school in Norcatur and graduated in 1969. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and was active in FFA. Les married Lynn McMurry on April 26, 1980, at the Norton Methodist Church. They lived in Les’s childhood home for six years until they moved to the current farmstead in 1986. The couple was blessed with two children, Kaley and Keith. Les and Lynn later moved to town in 2011 and Keith moved onto the farm.

Les dedicated his life to family and farming. His kids were his greatest joy. In 2015, Les and Lynn welcomed their granddaughter Josie into the world. Les found himself with quite the little helper around the farm as she got older.

Les grew up helping on the family farm and became a fourth-generation farmer. He was also a crop adjuster for Great American Insurance for 15 years. He was a Farm Bureau board member for six years and served as the president for two.

During his free time, he could always be found on the golf course and enjoyed the annual golf trips with his golf buddies. He was a proud supporter of Norton Bluejay athletics and attended as many games as possible.

Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home; daughter, Kaley Ward of Norton; son, Keith Ward of Norcatur; granddaughter, Josie; sister, Wava Reames of Norcatur; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflieger of Norton, father-in-law, Dean McMurry of Norton; brothers-in-law, Steve McMurry of Florida and Patrick McMurry of Colorado and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.

The funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Norcatur Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 7:oo p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with family present from 5 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norcatur Citizens Alliance, <a href="http://farmrescue.org">farmrescue.org</a>, the Norton Recreation Center, or Prairie Dog Golf Course and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654.

Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.plumergobber.com">www.plumergobber.com</a>

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 </figure>Leslie Allan “Les” Ward was born Aug. 7, 1951, in Norton to Frank and Velda (Fullerton) Ward. He passed away Sept. 27, 2021, at Whispering Pines at the age of 70.Les grew up on the family farm east of Norcatur with his older sister, Wava. He attended school in Norcatur and graduated in 1969. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and was active in FFA. Les married Lynn McMurry on April 26, 1980, at the Norton Methodist Church. They lived in Les’s childhood home for six years until they moved to the current farmstead in 1986. The couple was blessed with two children, Kaley and Keith. Les and Lynn later moved to town in 2011 and Keith moved onto the farm.Les dedicated his life to family and farming. His kids were his greatest joy. In 2015, Les and Lynn welcomed their granddaughter Josie into the world. Les found himself with quite the little helper around the farm as she got older.Les grew up helping on the family farm and became a fourth-generation farmer. He was also a crop adjuster for Great American Insurance for 15 years. He was a Farm Bureau board member for six years and served as the president for two. During his free time, he could always be found on the golf course and enjoyed the annual golf trips with his golf buddies. He was a proud supporter of Norton Bluejay athletics and attended as many games as possible. Les was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Lynn of the home; daughter, Kaley Ward of Norton; son, Keith Ward of Norcatur; granddaughter, Josie; sister, Wava Reames of Norcatur; mother-in-law, Ruby Pflieger of Norton, father-in-law, Dean McMurry of Norton; brothers-in-law, Steve McMurry of Florida and Patrick McMurry of Colorado and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.The funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Norcatur Cemetery.Visitation will be from 1 to 7:oo p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with family present from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norcatur Citizens Alliance, <a href="http://farmrescue.org">farmrescue.org</a>, the Norton Recreation Center, or Prairie Dog Golf Course and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.plumergobber.com">www.plumergobber.com</a>

Leslie Allan 'Les' Ward

Sunday, March 20th, 1927-Saturday, September 25th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/mary-faber/4740056/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Sunday, March 20th, 1927-Saturday, September 25th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/mary-faber/4740056/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Mary Alice Faber (Hurst)

Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.

Memorials can be made to Dawson Place, 208 W. Prout St., Hill City, KS 67642 or to the family to help with funeral expenses.

A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a>.

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 </figure>March 3, 1942 - Sept. 26, 2021Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 1 at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.Memorials can be made to Dawson Place, 208 W. Prout St., Hill City, KS 67642 or to the family to help with funeral expenses.A full obituary is pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a>.

Geraldine Ann McWilliams

Rolland Bernard Haselhorst (Aug. 18, 1936 – Sept. 24, 2021)

Rolland Bernard Haselhorst, formerly of Hays, passed away on Sept. 24, 2021, in Parker, Colo.

Arrangements are pending with <a href="https://ponderosavalleyfunerals.com/">Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services</a>.

Rolland Bernard Haselhorst (Aug. 18, 1936 – Sept. 24, 2021)<figure>
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 </figure>Rolland Bernard Haselhorst, formerly of Hays, passed away on Sept. 24, 2021, in Parker, Colo.Arrangements are pending with <a href="https://ponderosavalleyfunerals.com/">Ponderosa Valley Funeral Services</a>.

Rolland Bernard Haselhorst

Thursday, June 20, 1968-Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021

Visitation will 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at Baalmann Mortuary, 304 E. Eighth St., Oakley, KS 67748.

A full obituary is pending with&nbsp; <a href="https://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary</a>.

<h2>Robert Eugene Long</h2>Thursday, June 20, 1968-Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021Visitation will 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 at Baalmann Mortuary, 304 E. Eighth St., Oakley, KS 67748.A full obituary is pending with&nbsp; <a href="https://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary</a>.

Robert Eugene Long

Friday, January 28th, 1972-Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

Funeral arrangements are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary</a>.

Friday, January 28th, 1972-Tuesday, September 28th, 2021Funeral arrangements are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary</a>.

Jason Todd Carman

Marva Lee Doud passed away on Sept. 27, 2021, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 96. She was born on Sept. 26, 1925, to Lorenzo Rea and Mary Delina (Netherland) Zeigler in rural Rooks County. She was married to John William Doud on Nov. 24, 1951, in Salina. They were blessed with one daughter, Barbara Su. Marva Lee graduated from Natoma High School in 1943 before moving to Salina to attend Brown Mackie College. She lived in Salina until 2016 before moving to Stockton to be closer to family. While in Salina, she worked for Vernon Jewelers, Pyle Elevator Co., and First Bank of Kansas for 18 years until retiring. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salina. Marva Lee enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling and was a caregiver to many friends. She is survived by her sister, Geoa Norris of Stockton; niece, Nila Denton of Colorado; nephew, Neal Brown of Natoma; step-nieces and nephew, Tonja Strope, Beverly Hershberger, and Doug Norris; and great-nephews, Michael McShea, Matt McShea, Ryan Brown, and Tyler Brown.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Doud; daughter, Barbara Su Doud; brothers-in-law, Duane Brown and Lowell Norris; and great-nephew, Kit McShea. A celebration of life graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family receiving friends 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.

Marva Lee Doud passed away on Sept. 27, 2021, at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 96. She was born on Sept. 26, 1925, to Lorenzo Rea and Mary Delina (Netherland) Zeigler in rural Rooks County. She was married to John William Doud on Nov. 24, 1951, in Salina. They were blessed with one daughter, Barbara Su. Marva Lee graduated from Natoma High School in 1943 before moving to Salina to attend Brown Mackie College. She lived in Salina until 2016 before moving to Stockton to be closer to family. While in Salina, she worked for Vernon Jewelers, Pyle Elevator Co., and First Bank of Kansas for 18 years until retiring. She was a faithful member of the First Presbyterian Church of Salina. Marva Lee enjoyed gardening, reading, traveling and was a caregiver to many friends. She is survived by her sister, Geoa Norris of Stockton; niece, Nila Denton of Colorado; nephew, Neal Brown of Natoma; step-nieces and nephew, Tonja Strope, Beverly Hershberger, and Doug Norris; and great-nephews, Michael McShea, Matt McShea, Ryan Brown, and Tyler Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Doud; daughter, Barbara Su Doud; brothers-in-law, Duane Brown and Lowell Norris; and great-nephew, Kit McShea. A celebration of life graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30 at Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, with family receiving friends 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton. Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. First, Stockton, KS 67669.

Marva Lee Doud

Dr. Robert J. “Bob” Keener, 54, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his home.

Dr. Keener was born December 21, 1966, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son 
of Samuel George and Evelyn Joyce (Greenler) Keener.&nbsp; He was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 1985 graduate of La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas, and a 1998 graduate of Kansas State 
University, Manhattan, Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary 
Medicine Degree.&nbsp; He was an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, since 2012.

As a youth, Dr. Keener was a member of the Walnut City 4-H Club, Rush
 Center, Kansas; and Future Farmers of America (FFA), La Crosse, Kansas.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas; 
Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas; ISIS Shriners, 
Salina, Kansas; Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas; La Crosse Brookdale
 District #4 Fire Board, American Veterinary Medical Association, 
(AVMA); Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA); American 
Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP).&nbsp; He was a volunteer for the 
Special Olympics; McCracken Rodeo; and the Rush County Fair, where he 
was the 2021 Crops Superintendent.

Dr. Keener received the 2020 FHSU Pilot Award as the outstanding 
faculty member.&nbsp; He was also awarded the Spring, 2020 Werth College 
Award for Outstanding Teaching.&nbsp; Dr. Keener often spoke about how his 
greatest achievement was the relationships he built with his students.&nbsp; 
He was an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) member.&nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Shelley Oelkers, La Crosse, Kansas; his
 daughter Dyan Axman (Tony), Olathe, Kansas; his granddaughter, Raelyn 
Axman; two brothers, Tom Keener (LeAnn), Rush Center, Kansas, and Jeff 
Keener (Tacy), Rush Center, Kansas; two nephews, Scott Keener and Jacob 
Keener; two nieces, Stephanie Goings, and Samantha Tholen; four great 
nephews; and two great nieces.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 
8:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 9:30 
A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. 
at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush 
Center, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas, or the Fort Hays State University Foundation Department of Agriculture, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Dr. Robert J. “Bob” Keener, 54, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at his home.Dr. Keener was born December 21, 1966, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son 
of Samuel George and Evelyn Joyce (Greenler) Keener.&nbsp; He was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 1985 graduate of La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas, and a 1998 graduate of Kansas State 
University, Manhattan, Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Veterinary 
Medicine Degree.&nbsp; He was an Assistant Professor of Agriculture at Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, since 2012.As a youth, Dr. Keener was a member of the Walnut City 4-H Club, Rush
 Center, Kansas; and Future Farmers of America (FFA), La Crosse, Kansas.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas; 
Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas; ISIS Shriners, 
Salina, Kansas; Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas; La Crosse Brookdale
 District #4 Fire Board, American Veterinary Medical Association, 
(AVMA); Kansas Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA); American 
Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP).&nbsp; He was a volunteer for the 
Special Olympics; McCracken Rodeo; and the Rush County Fair, where he 
was the 2021 Crops Superintendent.Dr. Keener received the 2020 FHSU Pilot Award as the outstanding 
faculty member.&nbsp; He was also awarded the Spring, 2020 Werth College 
Award for Outstanding Teaching.&nbsp; Dr. Keener often spoke about how his 
greatest achievement was the relationships he built with his students.&nbsp; 
He was an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) member.&nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Shelley Oelkers, La Crosse, Kansas; his
 daughter Dyan Axman (Tony), Olathe, Kansas; his granddaughter, Raelyn 
Axman; two brothers, Tom Keener (LeAnn), Rush Center, Kansas, and Jeff 
Keener (Tacy), Rush Center, Kansas; two nephews, Scott Keener and Jacob 
Keener; two nieces, Stephanie Goings, and Samantha Tholen; four great 
nephews; and two great nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 
8:00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 9:30 
A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. 
at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush 
Center, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas, or the Fort Hays State University Foundation Department of Agriculture, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Dr. Robert J. 'Bob' Keener

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

Mary was born on July 5, 1924, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Kraft) Long.&nbsp; She grew up in Ransom, Kansas, and graduated from Ransom High School in 1942.&nbsp; After high school she received education degrees from Kansas State University and Ft. Hays State University where she received her master’s degree.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher in many locations for 45 years and worked as a teacher for USD #407 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Robert L. Craig until his passing in 1995 and was also married to David Goodyear until his passing in 2011.&nbsp; She also lived in Ransom, Kansas, Smith Center, Kansas, Manhattan, Kansas, Claflin, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and numerous other clubs and organizations.

Surviving family include her son Mike Craig of Russell, Kansas; grandson Matt Craig and wife Alicia of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren Piper, Ellie, and Oliver Craig and her sister Lillian Skinner.&nbsp;

A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, October 01, 2021 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 221 N. Maple St. in Russell, Kansas 67665.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is helping with the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Mary V. Craig, 97, of Russell, Kansas, and died on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.Mary was born on July 5, 1924, in Shattuck, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jacob and Lydia (Kraft) Long.&nbsp; She grew up in Ransom, Kansas, and graduated from Ransom High School in 1942.&nbsp; After high school she received education degrees from Kansas State University and Ft. Hays State University where she received her master’s degree.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher in many locations for 45 years and worked as a teacher for USD #407 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Robert L. Craig until his passing in 1995 and was also married to David Goodyear until his passing in 2011.&nbsp; She also lived in Ransom, Kansas, Smith Center, Kansas, Manhattan, Kansas, Claflin, Kansas, Wichita, Kansas Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and numerous other clubs and organizations.Surviving family include her son Mike Craig of Russell, Kansas; grandson Matt Craig and wife Alicia of Colorado Springs, Colorado; grandchildren Piper, Ellie, and Oliver Craig and her sister Lillian Skinner.&nbsp;A memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, October 01, 2021 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 221 N. Maple St. in Russell, Kansas 67665.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is helping with the funeral service arrangements.

Mary V. Craig

Wilmer Kellogg, 89, Hays, Kansas, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home.

He was born January 8, 1932, in Palco, 
Kansas the son of Charles and Hattie (Beougher) Kellogg. &nbsp;In 1950, he 
graduated from Salina High School. &nbsp;He was a Korean War Navy Veteran. 
&nbsp;He was The Civilian Manager of the Officer’s Club at Schilling Air 
Force Base in Salina, Kansas for eleven years and the Club was rated 
first place in Strategic Air Command and first in the Air Force in 1961.
 &nbsp;After the base closed, he managed the Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays,
 Kansas for 11 years. He started the Taco Shop in 1970 and sold it 31 
years later. &nbsp;He also started Captain Kidd Fish and Chips and Daisy 
Mae’s Tavern, and purchased Ellis Rendering Co. and ran it for six years
 before selling it. &nbsp;During this time, he started and managed Kellogg 
Rentals. &nbsp;Wilmer served on the FHSU Endowment Association Board, the 
Good Samaritan Board of Directors, and was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church and served on several of its committees. &nbsp;He was a life
 member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Sternberg Museum of Natural
 History, the Ellis County Historical Society, and the Society of 
Historic Fort Hays.&nbsp; He served six years on the Colt Collectors 
Association Board of Directors. &nbsp;He started the Elizabeth Colt Legacy 
Foundation Board of Directors. (Their purpose was to help fund the youth
 shooting teams across America.) He was also a member of the Texas Gun 
Collectors and the Colorado Gun Collectors Associations.&nbsp; Wilmer married
 Lorena (Mendenhall) Deighton on August 16, 1965.

Survivors include his wife: Lorena of 
Hays, a step-son: Brad Deighton (Carroll) of Dallas, TX; two sons: 
Lonnie Kellogg (Jennifer) of Hays and Larry Kellogg of Salina; a 
daughter: Cathy Scherven (Don), Randy Duke (Tami) of Minnesota, 
grandchildren: Jason Duke (Jonna), Josh Duke (Tina), Lindsey Duke, 
Suzanne Kellogg (Jake), Marissa Scherven, and Madeline Scherven, all of 
Minnesota, and great-grandchildren: Lane, Ava Belle, Alexis, Zofie, 
August, Stella, Juniper, Sage, and Wilmer Duke, all of Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents: Charles and Hattie Kellogg, a sister: Eva Marie (Kellogg) Will 
(Karl), a brother: Charles Kellogg (Edna), and a grandson: Donald Eugene
 Kellogg.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on
 Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, Hays,
 Kansas.&nbsp; Private family burial will be in Mt. Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time on Tuesday in the 
church parlor. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First
 United Methodist Church or to the Athletic Department at Fort Hays 
State University, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;The funeral service will be streamed on the 
Hays First United Methodist Church Facebook site.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Wilmer may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Wilmer Kellogg, 89, Hays, Kansas, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home.He was born January 8, 1932, in Palco, 
Kansas the son of Charles and Hattie (Beougher) Kellogg. &nbsp;In 1950, he 
graduated from Salina High School. &nbsp;He was a Korean War Navy Veteran. 
&nbsp;He was The Civilian Manager of the Officer’s Club at Schilling Air 
Force Base in Salina, Kansas for eleven years and the Club was rated 
first place in Strategic Air Command and first in the Air Force in 1961.
 &nbsp;After the base closed, he managed the Smoky Hill Country Club in Hays,
 Kansas for 11 years. He started the Taco Shop in 1970 and sold it 31 
years later. &nbsp;He also started Captain Kidd Fish and Chips and Daisy 
Mae’s Tavern, and purchased Ellis Rendering Co. and ran it for six years
 before selling it. &nbsp;During this time, he started and managed Kellogg 
Rentals. &nbsp;Wilmer served on the FHSU Endowment Association Board, the 
Good Samaritan Board of Directors, and was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church and served on several of its committees. &nbsp;He was a life
 member of the VFW, the American Legion, the Sternberg Museum of Natural
 History, the Ellis County Historical Society, and the Society of 
Historic Fort Hays.&nbsp; He served six years on the Colt Collectors 
Association Board of Directors. &nbsp;He started the Elizabeth Colt Legacy 
Foundation Board of Directors. (Their purpose was to help fund the youth
 shooting teams across America.) He was also a member of the Texas Gun 
Collectors and the Colorado Gun Collectors Associations.&nbsp; Wilmer married
 Lorena (Mendenhall) Deighton on August 16, 1965.Survivors include his wife: Lorena of 
Hays, a step-son: Brad Deighton (Carroll) of Dallas, TX; two sons: 
Lonnie Kellogg (Jennifer) of Hays and Larry Kellogg of Salina; a 
daughter: Cathy Scherven (Don), Randy Duke (Tami) of Minnesota, 
grandchildren: Jason Duke (Jonna), Josh Duke (Tina), Lindsey Duke, 
Suzanne Kellogg (Jake), Marissa Scherven, and Madeline Scherven, all of 
Minnesota, and great-grandchildren: Lane, Ava Belle, Alexis, Zofie, 
August, Stella, Juniper, Sage, and Wilmer Duke, all of Minnesota.He was preceded in death by his 
parents: Charles and Hattie Kellogg, a sister: Eva Marie (Kellogg) Will 
(Karl), a brother: Charles Kellogg (Edna), and a grandson: Donald Eugene
 Kellogg.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 am on
 Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the First United Methodist Church, Hays,
 Kansas.&nbsp; Private family burial will be in Mt. Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9:30 am until service time on Tuesday in the 
church parlor. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First
 United Methodist Church or to the Athletic Department at Fort Hays 
State University, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;The funeral service will be streamed on the 
Hays First United Methodist Church Facebook site.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Wilmer may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Wilmer Kellogg

Kendall Phillip Stinemetz, 42, departed this world September 22, 2021. 
He was at his home in Castle Rock, Colorado, at the time of his death. 
Kendall was born to Phillip Frederick and Susan Kay (Erickson) 
Stinemetz, December 26, 1978, in Hoxie, Kansas. He grew up on the family
 farm north of Hill City and was later joined by two younger siblings, a
 brother, Chris, and a sister, Amanda. 
 His life was filled with tragedy as well as resounding beauty. He 
married his first love, Jackie (Dowling) Stinemetz, in 2003, and this 
celebration was followed by heartbreak, as she died a few months later. 
After rebuilding his life, he met the woman who would restore love, 
faith, and kindness in him; he married Karin (Berg) Stinemetz June 9, 
2006, and they welcomed their beautiful daughter, Kloe Louise Stinemetz,
 August 27, 2008. 
 Kendall was immeasurably diverse in his skill sets and unyieldingly 
versatile in his interests. Since high school, he had been wholly 
invested in building, shaping, and creating with his hands – especially 
household and automotive restoration. He regularly worked with engines 
and tractors. Most recently, he was assembling materials to restore a 
1968 Pontiac Firebird. His outdoor hobbies involved shooting trap with 
precision and skill, hunting, and fishing. Further, Kendall’s navigation
 of grilling and smoking meat was unparalleled; he was a master in the 
kitchen, and it brought him tremendous joy to share his food creations 
with others. Additionally, he had great fondness of movies and music; he
 found delight in recommending to others his unique and meaningful 
finds. 
 In terms of career, Kendall was a telecommunications genius. His 
first taste of the industry came by devise of his uncle, Don Stinemetz, 
the summer of his junior year when he worked in New Haven, Connecticut. 
The majority of his career was dedicated to telecommunications; however,
 he took a brief reprieve and moved back home to Hill City where he 
served as the Deputy Undersheriff for the Graham County Sheriff’s 
Office. At the time of his death, Kendall served as Director of RF 
Design and Network Performance for ATN International in Castle Rock. 
 Kendall had a strong physical presence, and his personality was 
equally captivating. He was quick witted, dry humored, intelligent, 
hardworking, and sentimental. He was also a storyteller and enjoyed 
sharing stories. In his own right, he was a giant whose reach was 
unlimited, as he impacted lives and made impression upon others; his 
influence echoed even in his absence. 
 Kendall was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie (Dowling) 
Stinemetz; his paternal grandparents, Fred B. and Muriel Stinemetz; his 
maternal grandparents, Bryce and Esther Erickson; and his uncle, Donald 
Stinemetz. He is survived by his wife, Karin Stinemetz, Castle Rock; 
daughter, Kloe Stinemetz, Castle Rock; parents, Phillip F. and Susie 
Stinemetz, Hill City; brother, Chris F. (wife Kara Stinemetz) Lee’s 
Summit, Missouri; and his sister, Amanda K. (fiancé Adam D’Alessandro).

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kendall-Phillip-Stinemetz?obId=22477428#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Kendall Phillip Stinemetz, 42, departed this world September 22, 2021. 
He was at his home in Castle Rock, Colorado, at the time of his death. 
Kendall was born to Phillip Frederick and Susan Kay (Erickson) 
Stinemetz, December 26, 1978, in Hoxie, Kansas. He grew up on the family
 farm north of Hill City and was later joined by two younger siblings, a
 brother, Chris, and a sister, Amanda. 
 His life was filled with tragedy as well as resounding beauty. He 
married his first love, Jackie (Dowling) Stinemetz, in 2003, and this 
celebration was followed by heartbreak, as she died a few months later. 
After rebuilding his life, he met the woman who would restore love, 
faith, and kindness in him; he married Karin (Berg) Stinemetz June 9, 
2006, and they welcomed their beautiful daughter, Kloe Louise Stinemetz,
 August 27, 2008. 
 Kendall was immeasurably diverse in his skill sets and unyieldingly 
versatile in his interests. Since high school, he had been wholly 
invested in building, shaping, and creating with his hands – especially 
household and automotive restoration. He regularly worked with engines 
and tractors. Most recently, he was assembling materials to restore a 
1968 Pontiac Firebird. His outdoor hobbies involved shooting trap with 
precision and skill, hunting, and fishing. Further, Kendall’s navigation
 of grilling and smoking meat was unparalleled; he was a master in the 
kitchen, and it brought him tremendous joy to share his food creations 
with others. Additionally, he had great fondness of movies and music; he
 found delight in recommending to others his unique and meaningful 
finds. 
 In terms of career, Kendall was a telecommunications genius. His 
first taste of the industry came by devise of his uncle, Don Stinemetz, 
the summer of his junior year when he worked in New Haven, Connecticut. 
The majority of his career was dedicated to telecommunications; however,
 he took a brief reprieve and moved back home to Hill City where he 
served as the Deputy Undersheriff for the Graham County Sheriff’s 
Office. At the time of his death, Kendall served as Director of RF 
Design and Network Performance for ATN International in Castle Rock. 
 Kendall had a strong physical presence, and his personality was 
equally captivating. He was quick witted, dry humored, intelligent, 
hardworking, and sentimental. He was also a storyteller and enjoyed 
sharing stories. In his own right, he was a giant whose reach was 
unlimited, as he impacted lives and made impression upon others; his 
influence echoed even in his absence. 
 Kendall was preceded in death by his first wife, Jackie (Dowling) 
Stinemetz; his paternal grandparents, Fred B. and Muriel Stinemetz; his 
maternal grandparents, Bryce and Esther Erickson; and his uncle, Donald 
Stinemetz. He is survived by his wife, Karin Stinemetz, Castle Rock; 
daughter, Kloe Stinemetz, Castle Rock; parents, Phillip F. and Susie 
Stinemetz, Hill City; brother, Chris F. (wife Kara Stinemetz) Lee’s 
Summit, Missouri; and his sister, Amanda K. (fiancé Adam D’Alessandro).Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kendall-Phillip-Stinemetz?obId=22477428#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Kendall Phillip Stinemetz

Beulah B. Johnson was born to Charles A.&nbsp; &amp; Agnes L. (Hawks) 
Bertholf on November 5, 1923, in the Bow Creek area of rural Kirwin, KS.&nbsp;
 She passed away on September 9, 2021, at the Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, KS
 at the age of 97.

She grew up in the Kirwin area &amp; graduated from Kirwin High 
School.&nbsp; Beulah worked several years at various jobs.&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 15, 
1947, she was united in marriage to Floyd “Joe” Johnson at the 
Congregational Church in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; After marriage, she worked 
as a secretary for the Department of Agriculture for 12 years.&nbsp; Because 
of Joe’s jobs, they lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado &amp; 
Washington. They were living in Grand Coulee, WA when Joe retired in 
December of 1974.&nbsp; The couple then returned to Kirwin to make their 
home. &nbsp;Joe passed away on February 16, 1994.&nbsp; After a few years, Beulah 
moved to Phillipsburg.

Beulah enjoyed the outdoors, she and Joe took several fishing trips 
to Minnesota.&nbsp; She had fond memories of clam digging and salmon fishing 
while they lived in Washington.&nbsp; Her family &amp; friends meant much to 
her &amp; she loved attending family functions &amp; visiting with &amp;
 helping friends.&nbsp;

Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, 2 brothers;
 Wayne Bertholf &amp; wife Wanda &amp; Charles Bertholf &amp; wife 
Marilyn &amp; her nephews Keith &amp; Phil Bertholf.

She leaves to mourn her passing, 5 nephews &amp; their families, many
 nieces &amp; nephews in the Johnson family as well as many cousins 
&amp; friends.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Private family services were held Sat. Sept. 
25 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment was in the Kirwin Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kirwin Cemetery or Kirwin Library.

Beulah B. Johnson was born to Charles A.&nbsp; &amp; Agnes L. (Hawks) 
Bertholf on November 5, 1923, in the Bow Creek area of rural Kirwin, KS.&nbsp;
 She passed away on September 9, 2021, at the Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, KS
 at the age of 97.She grew up in the Kirwin area &amp; graduated from Kirwin High 
School.&nbsp; Beulah worked several years at various jobs.&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 15, 
1947, she was united in marriage to Floyd “Joe” Johnson at the 
Congregational Church in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; After marriage, she worked 
as a secretary for the Department of Agriculture for 12 years.&nbsp; Because 
of Joe’s jobs, they lived in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado &amp; 
Washington. They were living in Grand Coulee, WA when Joe retired in 
December of 1974.&nbsp; The couple then returned to Kirwin to make their 
home. &nbsp;Joe passed away on February 16, 1994.&nbsp; After a few years, Beulah 
moved to Phillipsburg.Beulah enjoyed the outdoors, she and Joe took several fishing trips 
to Minnesota.&nbsp; She had fond memories of clam digging and salmon fishing 
while they lived in Washington.&nbsp; Her family &amp; friends meant much to 
her &amp; she loved attending family functions &amp; visiting with &amp;
 helping friends.&nbsp;Beulah was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe, 2 brothers;
 Wayne Bertholf &amp; wife Wanda &amp; Charles Bertholf &amp; wife 
Marilyn &amp; her nephews Keith &amp; Phil Bertholf.She leaves to mourn her passing, 5 nephews &amp; their families, many
 nieces &amp; nephews in the Johnson family as well as many cousins 
&amp; friends.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Private family services were held Sat. Sept. 
25 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment was in the Kirwin Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Kirwin Cemetery or Kirwin Library.

Beulah B. Johnson

Cleo Kay Nosekabel, 87, Gorham, formerly of Plains, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his home.

He was born June 10, 1934, in Malvern, 
Iowa, the son of Walter Francis and Alice Elizabeth (Duvall) Nosekabel.&nbsp;
 He was a 1953 graduate of Randolph High School.&nbsp; In March 1954, he was 
drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country until 1957.&nbsp; For 30 
years, Cleo worked as a USDA meat grader, retiring in 1999. He was 
united in marriage to Janet L. “Jan” Miller on April 28, 2001, in Plains,
 and on May 7, 2021, Cleo and Jan renewed their wedding vows in a 
private ceremony in the Catholic Church.&nbsp; Cleo was a member of the 
Liberal Bass Masters, Kansas Trap Shooters, NRA, and the Liberal Bowling
 League.&nbsp; He played slow pitch baseball, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed
 fishing, rifle and bow hunting, trap shooting, bird watching, and 
camping.&nbsp; Cleo was friendly, always willing to help others, wise, had a 
hearty laugh, and loved spending time with his children and 
grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Jan of 
Gorham, one son: Michael Nosekabel and wife Carla of Plains, two 
daughters: Pam Louderback and husband Max of Liberal and Linda Lynn of 
Plains, two stepsons: &nbsp;Matt Steen and wife Karen of Dillon, CO and Ryan 
Steen and wife Audra of Shawnee, one brother: Glen Nosekabel of Kismet, 
one sister: Peggy Greenwood of Kismet, seven grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren, and five step grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Gene Nosekabel.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm on
 Friday, October 1, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial 
with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in the 
Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Thursday and from 11:00 am until service time on Friday, 
all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to 
Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Cleo may be shared with
 the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Cleo Kay Nosekabel, 87, Gorham, formerly of Plains, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his home.He was born June 10, 1934, in Malvern, 
Iowa, the son of Walter Francis and Alice Elizabeth (Duvall) Nosekabel.&nbsp;
 He was a 1953 graduate of Randolph High School.&nbsp; In March 1954, he was 
drafted into the U.S. Army and served his country until 1957.&nbsp; For 30 
years, Cleo worked as a USDA meat grader, retiring in 1999. He was 
united in marriage to Janet L. “Jan” Miller on April 28, 2001, in Plains,
 and on May 7, 2021, Cleo and Jan renewed their wedding vows in a 
private ceremony in the Catholic Church.&nbsp; Cleo was a member of the 
Liberal Bass Masters, Kansas Trap Shooters, NRA, and the Liberal Bowling
 League.&nbsp; He played slow pitch baseball, loved the outdoors, and enjoyed
 fishing, rifle and bow hunting, trap shooting, bird watching, and 
camping.&nbsp; Cleo was friendly, always willing to help others, wise, had a 
hearty laugh, and loved spending time with his children and 
grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Jan of 
Gorham, one son: Michael Nosekabel and wife Carla of Plains, two 
daughters: Pam Louderback and husband Max of Liberal and Linda Lynn of 
Plains, two stepsons: &nbsp;Matt Steen and wife Karen of Dillon, CO and Ryan 
Steen and wife Audra of Shawnee, one brother: Glen Nosekabel of Kismet, 
one sister: Peggy Greenwood of Kismet, seven grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren, and five step grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother: Gene Nosekabel.Funeral services will be at 12:00 pm on
 Friday, October 1, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial 
with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in the 
Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Thursday and from 11:00 am until service time on Friday, 
all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to 
Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Cleo may be shared with
 the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cleo Kay Nosekabel

Kensington resident Vivian L. McDowell passed away Sept. 23, 2021,&nbsp; at the Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born 
March 8, 1949, in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Max &amp; Marion (Pope) 
Biggs.

Survivors include her husband Clayton of the home; her daughter, 
Traci Orr of Wichita; 2 sons, Darin of Kensington &amp; Kody of 
Bennington; her brother Brett Biggs of Phillipsburg &amp; 8 
grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thurs. Sept. 
30 at 10:30 a.m. in the First St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with
 Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. A private family burial will be in the 
Kirwin Cemetery.

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 </figure>Kensington resident Vivian L. McDowell passed away Sept. 23, 2021,&nbsp; at the Smith Center Health &amp; Rehab at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born 
March 8, 1949, in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Max &amp; Marion (Pope) 
Biggs.Survivors include her husband Clayton of the home; her daughter, 
Traci Orr of Wichita; 2 sons, Darin of Kensington &amp; Kody of 
Bennington; her brother Brett Biggs of Phillipsburg &amp; 8 
grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thurs. Sept. 
30 at 10:30 a.m. in the First St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with
 Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. A private family burial will be in the 
Kirwin Cemetery.

Vivian L. McDowell

Laura Ellen Medina, 69, passed away on September 25, 2021, at Wichita
 County Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Medina and they shared 
over 50 years of marriage, 3 sons, 3 grandchildren, and 2 
great-grandchildren together.

Born March 2, 1952, in Leoti Kansas, she was one of the six children 
of Merle and Dorthy Hahn Bishop. She graduated from WCHS in 1970 and 
then attended cosmetology school in Garden City, Ks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On March 13, 1971, she married Charles Medina of Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; She 
was employed at Western State Bank in Leoti for 25 years where she 
worked as a loan officer, retiring 8 years ago.

She was a member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church, a Leoti City 
Council Member, Mayor of Leoti, Economic Development Committee Member, 
and had volunteered within her community of Leoti, Ks with several 
organizations.&nbsp;

She enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling with her husband Charles.
 She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. Laura will be remembered for her smile, compassion,
 and her devotion to her community.

She is survived by her spouse Charles Medina of Leoti, Kansas, two 
sons - Blaine &amp; Patricia Medina of Leoti, Kansas, Cory &amp; Anna 
Medina of Portland, Oregon, two brothers&nbsp; -&nbsp; Les &amp; Patricia Bishop 
of Leoti, Kansas, Larry &amp; Cheryl Bishop of Leoti, Kansas, three 
sisters - Janet &amp; Gerald Kasten of Skandia, Michigan, Barbara &amp; 
Pat Ryan of Scott City, Kansas, Anita &amp; Mike Ellis of Scott City, 
Kansas, three grandchildren - Tye &amp; Delaney Manns of Blue Mound, 
Illinois, Tori Smith of Leoti, Kansas, and Mateo Medina of Portland, 
Oregon, great-grandchildren Jackson and Augustina.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son - Chad Medina.

Vigil Services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021,
 at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 
2021, at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with 
Fr. Tim Hickey presiding.

Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to Leoti EMS or St. Anthony 
Of Padua Catholic Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO 
Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

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 </figure>Laura Ellen Medina, 69, passed away on September 25, 2021, at Wichita
 County Hospital. She was the wife of Charles Medina and they shared 
over 50 years of marriage, 3 sons, 3 grandchildren, and 2 
great-grandchildren together.Born March 2, 1952, in Leoti Kansas, she was one of the six children 
of Merle and Dorthy Hahn Bishop. She graduated from WCHS in 1970 and 
then attended cosmetology school in Garden City, Ks.&nbsp;&nbsp;On March 13, 1971, she married Charles Medina of Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; She 
was employed at Western State Bank in Leoti for 25 years where she 
worked as a loan officer, retiring 8 years ago.She was a member of Saint Anthony Catholic Church, a Leoti City 
Council Member, Mayor of Leoti, Economic Development Committee Member, 
and had volunteered within her community of Leoti, Ks with several 
organizations.&nbsp;She enjoyed fishing, camping, and traveling with her husband Charles.
 She also loved spending time with her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren. Laura will be remembered for her smile, compassion,
 and her devotion to her community.She is survived by her spouse Charles Medina of Leoti, Kansas, two 
sons - Blaine &amp; Patricia Medina of Leoti, Kansas, Cory &amp; Anna 
Medina of Portland, Oregon, two brothers&nbsp; -&nbsp; Les &amp; Patricia Bishop 
of Leoti, Kansas, Larry &amp; Cheryl Bishop of Leoti, Kansas, three 
sisters - Janet &amp; Gerald Kasten of Skandia, Michigan, Barbara &amp; 
Pat Ryan of Scott City, Kansas, Anita &amp; Mike Ellis of Scott City, 
Kansas, three grandchildren - Tye &amp; Delaney Manns of Blue Mound, 
Illinois, Tori Smith of Leoti, Kansas, and Mateo Medina of Portland, 
Oregon, great-grandchildren Jackson and Augustina.She was preceded in death by her parents and one son - Chad Medina.Vigil Services will be at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 29, 2021,
 at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.Funeral Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 30, 
2021, at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with 
Fr. Tim Hickey presiding.Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to Leoti EMS or St. Anthony 
Of Padua Catholic Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO 
Box 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

Laura Ellen Medina

Billie Lou (Harris) Smiley was born in Norton, Kansas on May 23, 1922, 
to parents, Charles and Nola Harris, and was the youngest of 5 siblings.


She moved to California after graduating high school to work at 
Consolidated Vultee in acquisitions to build airplanes in WWII. After a
 car wreck in California, she moved to Kansas City and then St. Louis, 
where she met married Larry Finnell and moved to Florida to raise her 
son, Robert J. Finnell, and worked at Land Rover selling automobiles. 
She went on to become Vice President of Montessori Schools and was 
instrumental in establishing many schools along the Eastern part of the 
United States. She and Larry divorced. She then had an old flame from 
the early days of kindergarten in Norton come a’calling, Ward B. Smiley.
 They were quickly married and spent the next 22 years enjoying life; 
traveling and golfing, that ended in 1995 when Ward passed. She 
followed her son, Bob, to Scottsdale where she lived another full life 
with great neighbors and family, always the life of the party and loved 
by all. Her final two years were spent in Littleton, Colorado, near 
family. She was looking forward to having a large party and dancing at 
her 100th birthday.
 Loved ones that preceded her in death are her husband, Ward Smiley; 
son, Bob Finnell; parents, Charles and Nola Harris; brother, Walter 
Harris; sisters, Eve Campbell, Dorothy Garrett Smiley, and Georgia 
Spaulding; stepson, Robert Smiley; niece Georgia Garrett; and great 
grandson, Noah Montano. Loved ones that will miss Billie are stepson 
and wife, Scott and Trish Smiley; stepdaughter-in-law, Barb Smiley; 
daughter-in-law, Monica Finnell; valued friend, Judy Rosenthal; 
grandchildren include Heather Montano and spouse Ron; Morgan Paxson and 
spouse TD; Ryan Smiley; Shaun Smiley; Kathleen Linenberger and spouse 
Tony; great grandchildren include Whitney Paxson, Regan Montano, Skylar 
Paxson, McKenzie Linenberger, Avrie Paxson, Stella Paxson, Quinn Paxson,
 Macie Linenberger, Stratton Smiley; great niece, Kim Graber; great 
nephew, Kevin Graber and family; great niece, Hope Keesal and spouse 
Steve. 
 At the age of 99, Billie passed away at Littleton Adventist 
Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Norton Cemetery on 
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2 pm, where she will be laid to rest near 
Ward Smiley.

 In lieu of flowers and to honor Billie’s love of books, 
please send donations to Norton Public Library writing in Memory of 
Billie Smiley in the memo line of the check, at 1 Washington Square, 
Norton, Kansas 67654.

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 </figure>Billie Lou (Harris) Smiley was born in Norton, Kansas on May 23, 1922, 
to parents, Charles and Nola Harris, and was the youngest of 5 siblings.
 She moved to California after graduating high school to work at 
Consolidated Vultee in acquisitions to build airplanes in WWII. After a
 car wreck in California, she moved to Kansas City and then St. Louis, 
where she met married Larry Finnell and moved to Florida to raise her 
son, Robert J. Finnell, and worked at Land Rover selling automobiles. 
She went on to become Vice President of Montessori Schools and was 
instrumental in establishing many schools along the Eastern part of the 
United States. She and Larry divorced. She then had an old flame from 
the early days of kindergarten in Norton come a’calling, Ward B. Smiley.
 They were quickly married and spent the next 22 years enjoying life; 
traveling and golfing, that ended in 1995 when Ward passed. She 
followed her son, Bob, to Scottsdale where she lived another full life 
with great neighbors and family, always the life of the party and loved 
by all. Her final two years were spent in Littleton, Colorado, near 
family. She was looking forward to having a large party and dancing at 
her 100th birthday.
 Loved ones that preceded her in death are her husband, Ward Smiley; 
son, Bob Finnell; parents, Charles and Nola Harris; brother, Walter 
Harris; sisters, Eve Campbell, Dorothy Garrett Smiley, and Georgia 
Spaulding; stepson, Robert Smiley; niece Georgia Garrett; and great 
grandson, Noah Montano. Loved ones that will miss Billie are stepson 
and wife, Scott and Trish Smiley; stepdaughter-in-law, Barb Smiley; 
daughter-in-law, Monica Finnell; valued friend, Judy Rosenthal; 
grandchildren include Heather Montano and spouse Ron; Morgan Paxson and 
spouse TD; Ryan Smiley; Shaun Smiley; Kathleen Linenberger and spouse 
Tony; great grandchildren include Whitney Paxson, Regan Montano, Skylar 
Paxson, McKenzie Linenberger, Avrie Paxson, Stella Paxson, Quinn Paxson,
 Macie Linenberger, Stratton Smiley; great niece, Kim Graber; great 
nephew, Kevin Graber and family; great niece, Hope Keesal and spouse 
Steve. 
 At the age of 99, Billie passed away at Littleton Adventist 
Hospital. A graveside service will be held at Norton Cemetery on 
Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 2 pm, where she will be laid to rest near 
Ward Smiley. In lieu of flowers and to honor Billie’s love of books, 
please send donations to Norton Public Library writing in Memory of 
Billie Smiley in the memo line of the check, at 1 Washington Square, 
Norton, Kansas 67654.

Billie Lou (Harris) Smiley

Leroy “Marty” Martin Diehl, 70, passed away September 18, 2021 at his home in Leavenworth.

He was born October 26, 1950 in Dodge City, the son of Roy L. and 
Verona M. Kellogg Diehl. Marty graduated from Jetmore High School in 
1969 and received his Masters degree in Psychology from Emporia then 
went to work for Leavenworth Penitentiary before retiring.

He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the NRA.&nbsp; Marty was
 an avid gun collector and enjoyed spending time with family, especially
 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He served in the United States Air Force.

Survivors include: two brothers, Sonny&nbsp; (Linda) Diehl, Fort Collins, 
CO, Ronnie (Jeri) Diehl, Jetmore; sister, Lorina (Gene) Mache, 
Schulenburg, TX and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jason Diehl.

Memorial graveside service will be held in the Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore at a later date with military honors provided by United States 
Air Force and Chester Hawkins American Legion Post #290.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Chester Hawkins 
American Legion Post #290 in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leroy “Marty” Martin Diehl, 70, passed away September 18, 2021 at his home in Leavenworth.He was born October 26, 1950 in Dodge City, the son of Roy L. and 
Verona M. Kellogg Diehl. Marty graduated from Jetmore High School in 
1969 and received his Masters degree in Psychology from Emporia then 
went to work for Leavenworth Penitentiary before retiring.He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the NRA.&nbsp; Marty was
 an avid gun collector and enjoyed spending time with family, especially
 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He served in the United States Air Force.Survivors include: two brothers, Sonny&nbsp; (Linda) Diehl, Fort Collins, 
CO, Ronnie (Jeri) Diehl, Jetmore; sister, Lorina (Gene) Mache, 
Schulenburg, TX and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Jason Diehl.Memorial graveside service will be held in the Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore at a later date with military honors provided by United States 
Air Force and Chester Hawkins American Legion Post #290.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Chester Hawkins 
American Legion Post #290 in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

Leroy 'Marty' Martin Diehl

Robert Keith "Jigger" Funk, 86, passed away on September 25, 2021 at 
his home in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 10, 1935 in rural 
Ness County, Kansas the son of Theodore and Dorothy (Matkins) Funk.

A memorial service will be on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 11:00 a.m., 
at the United Methodist Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial in the McCracken 
Cemetery, McCracken, at 2:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church, 
WaKeeney, Northwest Kansas Cares - Hospice, or Shriners Hospitals.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Robert Keith "Jigger" Funk, 86, passed away on September 25, 2021 at 
his home in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 10, 1935 in rural 
Ness County, Kansas the son of Theodore and Dorothy (Matkins) Funk.A memorial service will be on Saturday, October 9, 2021, 11:00 a.m., 
at the United Methodist Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial in the McCracken 
Cemetery, McCracken, at 2:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church, 
WaKeeney, Northwest Kansas Cares - Hospice, or Shriners Hospitals.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Robert Keith 'Jigger' Funk

Elsie Arlene Brandyberry, age 81, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday September 23, 2021. Elsie was born October 29, 1939 to Earl 
and Mildred(Morgan) Hildebrand and was a little sister to her brothers 
Reno and Darrell. Elsie was a tomboy and loved sports and playing on 
the creek with her brothers.
 Elsie graduated from Hill City High School and received her 
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Fort Hays State University where 
she was a member of the women’s tennis team. Elsie taught Women’s Health
 and Physical Education at Hill City High School and coached a girl’s 
tennis team. This was before girls’ sports were recognized in schools, 
so Elsie drove the girls around to play in her own car. Elsie married 
Willis Brandyberry July 25, 1964, at the Hill City Methodist Church. 
Elsie and Willis had three children: Steven of Hill City, Stanley of 
Hill City, and Staci of Kansas City. Elsie was a hard-working farmer 
and rancher and believed in community. She volunteered with the Happy 
Crickets 4-H Club, Graham County Extension, Graham County Community 
Foundation, and the Graham County Historical Society. She enjoyed her 
six grandchildren and attended as many of their events as possible. 
 Elsie is survived by her brother Darrell; her husband Willis; her 
son Steven and his wife Barbara of Hill City and his son Heath of 
Wichita; her son Stanley and his wife Mary of Hill City and their 
children Everett, Asa, and Georgia; and her daughter Staci and her 
husband Don of Kansas City, Missouri and their children Isaac and Conor.
 A private interment will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery and a 
celebration of life will be held December 27, 2021, at the Stinemetz 
Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Graham County Historical 
Society.

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 </figure>Elsie Arlene Brandyberry, age 81, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away 
Thursday September 23, 2021. Elsie was born October 29, 1939 to Earl 
and Mildred(Morgan) Hildebrand and was a little sister to her brothers 
Reno and Darrell. Elsie was a tomboy and loved sports and playing on 
the creek with her brothers.
 Elsie graduated from Hill City High School and received her 
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Fort Hays State University where 
she was a member of the women’s tennis team. Elsie taught Women’s Health
 and Physical Education at Hill City High School and coached a girl’s 
tennis team. This was before girls’ sports were recognized in schools, 
so Elsie drove the girls around to play in her own car. Elsie married 
Willis Brandyberry July 25, 1964, at the Hill City Methodist Church. 
Elsie and Willis had three children: Steven of Hill City, Stanley of 
Hill City, and Staci of Kansas City. Elsie was a hard-working farmer 
and rancher and believed in community. She volunteered with the Happy 
Crickets 4-H Club, Graham County Extension, Graham County Community 
Foundation, and the Graham County Historical Society. She enjoyed her 
six grandchildren and attended as many of their events as possible. 
 Elsie is survived by her brother Darrell; her husband Willis; her 
son Steven and his wife Barbara of Hill City and his son Heath of 
Wichita; her son Stanley and his wife Mary of Hill City and their 
children Everett, Asa, and Georgia; and her daughter Staci and her 
husband Don of Kansas City, Missouri and their children Isaac and Conor.
 A private interment will be held at Prairie Home Cemetery and a 
celebration of life will be held December 27, 2021, at the Stinemetz 
Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Graham County Historical 
Society.

Elsie Arlene Brandyberry

Judith “Judi” Anne (Cox) Stewart, 79, passed away September 23, 2021,
 after a two year battle with cancer. She was born on September 17, 
1942, in Oklahoma City, to Arthur and Helen (Truitt) Cox. Judi put 
herself through college, and taught in public schools for 43 years, the 
bulk of those years in Marion, KS. Children and literacy always had a 
special place in her heart.

Judi and her husband Ron were happily married for 38 years and were 
actively involved in ministry. Judi loved the Lord, and dedicated her 
life to teaching, missions, and ministry. She had a great compassion for
 people, loving on and encouraging more than we could count. One of the 
highlights of her life was traveling to Romania and working in their 
orphanages, with H2H International, Heart 2 Heart Ministries.

Judi was creative, demonstrating her gifts as a published author, an 
artist, gardener and avid seamstress and crafter. Her greatest joys were
 her beloved grandchildren.

Judi is survived by her brothers, Lonnie Cox and his wife Bonnie of 
Oklahoma City, Larry Cox and his wife Vicki of Blanchard, OK, and Mark 
and his wife Jean of Choctaw, OK; her daughter, Billye Meade and her 
husband Devin of Moore, OK, her son, Michael Stewart and his wife Gina 
of Apple Valley, MN, and daughter Shannon Wedel and her husband Darcy of
 Great Bend; her step daughters, Linda Manister of Edmond, OK, and Diane
 Worthington and her husband David of Oklahoma City; eight 
grandchildren, Delaney Meade, Nathaniel Meade, Reaghan Stewart, Kellen 
Stewart, Rhyan Stewart, Ethan Wedel, Evan Wedel, and Emily Wedel; three 
step grandchildren, Ian Worthington, Jack Manister, and Will Manister; 
as well as her lifelong friend, confidant and sister in Christ, 
Charlotte Love of College Station, TX. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband, Ron Stewart; and a daughter, Belinda.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 
Faith Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy presiding.
 Inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 
Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, memorials have 
been designated to H2H International in Judi's name, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Judith “Judi” Anne (Cox) Stewart, 79, passed away September 23, 2021,
 after a two year battle with cancer. She was born on September 17, 
1942, in Oklahoma City, to Arthur and Helen (Truitt) Cox. Judi put 
herself through college, and taught in public schools for 43 years, the 
bulk of those years in Marion, KS. Children and literacy always had a 
special place in her heart.Judi and her husband Ron were happily married for 38 years and were 
actively involved in ministry. Judi loved the Lord, and dedicated her 
life to teaching, missions, and ministry. She had a great compassion for
 people, loving on and encouraging more than we could count. One of the 
highlights of her life was traveling to Romania and working in their 
orphanages, with H2H International, Heart 2 Heart Ministries.Judi was creative, demonstrating her gifts as a published author, an 
artist, gardener and avid seamstress and crafter. Her greatest joys were
 her beloved grandchildren.Judi is survived by her brothers, Lonnie Cox and his wife Bonnie of 
Oklahoma City, Larry Cox and his wife Vicki of Blanchard, OK, and Mark 
and his wife Jean of Choctaw, OK; her daughter, Billye Meade and her 
husband Devin of Moore, OK, her son, Michael Stewart and his wife Gina 
of Apple Valley, MN, and daughter Shannon Wedel and her husband Darcy of
 Great Bend; her step daughters, Linda Manister of Edmond, OK, and Diane
 Worthington and her husband David of Oklahoma City; eight 
grandchildren, Delaney Meade, Nathaniel Meade, Reaghan Stewart, Kellen 
Stewart, Rhyan Stewart, Ethan Wedel, Evan Wedel, and Emily Wedel; three 
step grandchildren, Ian Worthington, Jack Manister, and Will Manister; 
as well as her lifelong friend, confidant and sister in Christ, 
Charlotte Love of College Station, TX. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband, Ron Stewart; and a daughter, Belinda.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be held at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 
Faith Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy presiding.
 Inurnment will take place at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at 
Resthaven Cemetery in Oklahoma City. In lieu of flowers, memorials have 
been designated to H2H International in Judi's name, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Judith 'Judi' Anne (Cox) Stewart

Thursday, April 16th, 1931-Friday, September 24th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, April 16th, 1931-Friday, September 24th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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