May 18, 1941
 -
 September 1, 2021

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Vivian-A-Applehans?obId=22214535#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

May 18, 1941
 -
 September 1, 2021An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Vivian-A-Applehans?obId=22214535#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Vivian A. Appelhans

Helen Mae Devlin was born on April 5, 1935, on the family farm north of 
Red Cloud, Nebraska and passed away on September 1, 2021, at the 
Heritage Nursing Home in Red Cloud. Her parents were Paul and Grace 
(Davis) Jelinek. Helen attended both rural and town schools and 
graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1952. She attended college in 
Kearney for two summers and taught in rural elementary schools in 
Webster County for two years.
 She met the love of her life, William Dale Devlin, in Red Cloud when
 she was 15 and he 17 and they were a couple for the rest of her life. 
While Bill was in the service and later during Bill’s time in Korea 
during the Korean War, she wrote him a letter every day. Following 
Bill’s return, they were married on June 13, 1954, at the Methodist 
Church in Red Cloud. Following marriage, they moved to Omaha, Nebraska 
where Bill continued his service in the Air Force. In 1956, they moved 
to the family farm in Pawnee Township in Smith County, Kansas, where 
they resided for the next 65 years. Two sons were born to this union, 
James and Daniel, and a daughter, Kathleen.
 Helen was a homemaker, a dedicated mother and was a partner with 
Bill on the farm. She enjoyed cooking for her family and having 
everyone to her house for holidays. She had a passion for her dogs and 
cats and for gardening, particularly growing tomatoes and sewing clothes
 for her family. She enjoyed her childrens’ events and loved her 
grandchildren and having them visit the farm. She belonged to the Womer
 Church for many years and attended whenever she could, participated in 
other neighborhood activities and served many years as a community 
leader for the Busy Bears 4-H Club.
 Helen is survived by her husband, Bill, her son James and wife Lynda
 of Smith Center, Kansas, her son, Daniel and wife Marjorie of 
Manhattan, Kansas, her daughter Kathleen Lewis of Hastings, Nebraska, 
grandsons, Rohn Lewis and Allen Devlin and granddaughters, Alisha Young,
 Sarah Brunner, Danielle Mertz, Allison Kohlmeier, Seana Lewis and Rylea
 Lewis and five great- grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, 
Barbara Crumley of Red Cloud and her sister-in-law Dorothy Devlin of Red
 Cloud.
 Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister Mary Ann Anderson.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Helen-Mae-Devlin?obId=22211769#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Helen Mae Devlin was born on April 5, 1935, on the family farm north of 
Red Cloud, Nebraska and passed away on September 1, 2021, at the 
Heritage Nursing Home in Red Cloud. Her parents were Paul and Grace 
(Davis) Jelinek. Helen attended both rural and town schools and 
graduated from Red Cloud High School in 1952. She attended college in 
Kearney for two summers and taught in rural elementary schools in 
Webster County for two years.
 She met the love of her life, William Dale Devlin, in Red Cloud when
 she was 15 and he 17 and they were a couple for the rest of her life. 
While Bill was in the service and later during Bill’s time in Korea 
during the Korean War, she wrote him a letter every day. Following 
Bill’s return, they were married on June 13, 1954, at the Methodist 
Church in Red Cloud. Following marriage, they moved to Omaha, Nebraska 
where Bill continued his service in the Air Force. In 1956, they moved 
to the family farm in Pawnee Township in Smith County, Kansas, where 
they resided for the next 65 years. Two sons were born to this union, 
James and Daniel, and a daughter, Kathleen.
 Helen was a homemaker, a dedicated mother and was a partner with 
Bill on the farm. She enjoyed cooking for her family and having 
everyone to her house for holidays. She had a passion for her dogs and 
cats and for gardening, particularly growing tomatoes and sewing clothes
 for her family. She enjoyed her childrens’ events and loved her 
grandchildren and having them visit the farm. She belonged to the Womer
 Church for many years and attended whenever she could, participated in 
other neighborhood activities and served many years as a community 
leader for the Busy Bears 4-H Club.
 Helen is survived by her husband, Bill, her son James and wife Lynda
 of Smith Center, Kansas, her son, Daniel and wife Marjorie of 
Manhattan, Kansas, her daughter Kathleen Lewis of Hastings, Nebraska, 
grandsons, Rohn Lewis and Allen Devlin and granddaughters, Alisha Young,
 Sarah Brunner, Danielle Mertz, Allison Kohlmeier, Seana Lewis and Rylea
 Lewis and five great- grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, 
Barbara Crumley of Red Cloud and her sister-in-law Dorothy Devlin of Red
 Cloud.
 Preceding her in death were her parents and her sister Mary Ann Anderson.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Helen-Mae-Devlin?obId=22211769#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Helen Mae Devlin

Robert L. Waters, age 72, passed away at his home in Scott County, 
Kansas on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on June 30, 1949, in 
Junction City, Kansas, the son of Lawrence &amp; Mary Weaver Waters.&nbsp; 
After attending Kansas State University and meeting Marilyn S. 
Winderlin, they married in 1969 in Scott City, Kansas.

He began his career at Coleman Industries in Wichita, Kansas, and 
then transferred to Elkhart, Indiana as a warehouse manager.&nbsp; As a 
family, they moved to the family farm in Scott County, Kansas in 1978 
with a small pig he received as a going away gift named Arnold in the 
back of the car to become a hog farmer until 1989 when he started 
working for Schwieterman Inc. in Garden City, Kansas as a broker.

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Robert enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, gardening, 
raising chickens, growing flowers from seed and filling his greenhouse, 
and baking bread.

Survivors include his Wife - Marilyn S. Waters of Scott City, Kansas,
 Two Daughters - Julie &amp; Chris Conard of Leoti, Kansas, Cindy &amp; 
Clint Blasi of Wichita, Kansas, Four Grandchildren - Braedyn Blasi of 
Wichita, Kansas, Chantz Blasi of Wichita, Kansas, Myles Conard of Leoti,
 Kansas, and Kelsie &amp; Eddie Tilton of Wiggins, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, and Two Sisters - Anita Noel and Patricia Fay Lawrence.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 
2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Don 
Bedore presiding.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00
 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, 
Kansas.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Robert Waters 
Memorial Fund for an education scholarship in care of Price &amp; Sons 
Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Robert L. Waters, age 72, passed away at his home in Scott County, 
Kansas on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on June 30, 1949, in 
Junction City, Kansas, the son of Lawrence &amp; Mary Weaver Waters.&nbsp; 
After attending Kansas State University and meeting Marilyn S. 
Winderlin, they married in 1969 in Scott City, Kansas.He began his career at Coleman Industries in Wichita, Kansas, and 
then transferred to Elkhart, Indiana as a warehouse manager.&nbsp; As a 
family, they moved to the family farm in Scott County, Kansas in 1978 
with a small pig he received as a going away gift named Arnold in the 
back of the car to become a hog farmer until 1989 when he started 
working for Schwieterman Inc. in Garden City, Kansas as a broker.He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Robert enjoyed many hobbies including woodworking, gardening, 
raising chickens, growing flowers from seed and filling his greenhouse, 
and baking bread.Survivors include his Wife - Marilyn S. Waters of Scott City, Kansas,
 Two Daughters - Julie &amp; Chris Conard of Leoti, Kansas, Cindy &amp; 
Clint Blasi of Wichita, Kansas, Four Grandchildren - Braedyn Blasi of 
Wichita, Kansas, Chantz Blasi of Wichita, Kansas, Myles Conard of Leoti,
 Kansas, and Kelsie &amp; Eddie Tilton of Wiggins, Colorado.He was preceded in death by his Parents, and Two Sisters - Anita Noel and Patricia Fay Lawrence.Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 3, 2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 
2021, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Don 
Bedore presiding.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00
 a.m. until 5 p.m. Friday at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, 
Kansas.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Robert Waters 
Memorial Fund for an education scholarship in care of Price &amp; Sons 
Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Robert L. Waters

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jim-Flanders">HERE</a> for service details.

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Jim Flanders

Karen A. Henneke, 80, passed away August 31, 2021, at KU Medical 
Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born on May 14, 1941, at Fergus Falls,
 Minn. to Walter D. &amp; Dorothy (Heaton) Bradehoft. She married Wayne 
Henneke on March 13, 1982, at Minneapolis, Minn.

Coming to Great Bend from Minneapolis, Minn. in 1996, Karen was an 
engraver at Awards Incorporated, Minneapolis, retiring in 1996. She was a
 member of the Great Bend Zoological Society and various cat 
associations. Karen was compassionate animal lover.

Survivors include, her husband, Wayne Henneke of the home; and a 
brother, Wayne Bradehoft of Minneapolis, Minn. She was preceded in death
 by her parents; and a brother, Charles Bradehoft.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A graveside
 inurnment will take place at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery Fergus 
Falls, Minn. Memorials have been designated to the Great Bend Zoological
 Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Karen A. Henneke, 80, passed away August 31, 2021, at KU Medical 
Center, Kansas City, Kan. She was born on May 14, 1941, at Fergus Falls,
 Minn. to Walter D. &amp; Dorothy (Heaton) Bradehoft. She married Wayne 
Henneke on March 13, 1982, at Minneapolis, Minn.Coming to Great Bend from Minneapolis, Minn. in 1996, Karen was an 
engraver at Awards Incorporated, Minneapolis, retiring in 1996. She was a
 member of the Great Bend Zoological Society and various cat 
associations. Karen was compassionate animal lover.Survivors include, her husband, Wayne Henneke of the home; and a 
brother, Wayne Bradehoft of Minneapolis, Minn. She was preceded in death
 by her parents; and a brother, Charles Bradehoft.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A graveside
 inurnment will take place at a later date in Oak Grove Cemetery Fergus 
Falls, Minn. Memorials have been designated to the Great Bend Zoological
 Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Karen A. Henneke

Leon John Hammerschmidt, passed away on his 80th birthday, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Red Bud in Plainville, KS.
 From the humblest of beginnings, Leon was born August 31, 1941 in 
rural Victoria, Kansas to Joe and Matilda Hammerschmidt, the 5th of 13 
children. He grew up on a farm in a small, three bedroom farmhouse. He 
attended school and only completed 8th Grade before he went to work in 
the oilfield to help support and provide for his siblings and parents.
 He married Melba Jean Fisher on September 14, 1964 in Zurich, Kansas
 and together they began building their life and family. From this 
union, six children were born - five daughters and one son. 
 “The strength of a man is in his character. A strong man is a great 
man of wisdom, who understands his top priority is to his family.” - 
Ellen J. Barrier
 Leon was a provider for his family. He worked (before) sun up to sun
 down. He learned and loved the oilfield, and all the people who were a 
part of it. Together with his wife, they established Leon’s Drilling 
Service; as well as a partnership with a close friend - C &amp; L Well 
Service, H &amp; H Oil with two of his brothers, and after selling the 
rigs Leon’s Consulting. Over the years, he employed numerous local 
friends and neighbors who were treated more like family. He led by 
example and would never ask anyone to do something that he wasn’t 
already doing himself. Leon officially retired after working for 60 
years in the oilfield.
 His children’s education was important to him. Only formally 
educated until the 8th Grade, it was a priority for him that all 6 of 
his children graduated from college. He even had a “rule” that they 
couldn’t get married until they completed their degree, which they all 
did. He was a generous benefactor to Sacred Heart Grade School and to 
Sacred Heart Church. 
 Above all, he was strong in his faith which led to his life full of 
blessings. Leon was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and
 the Knights of Columbus. He gave selflessly and abundantly of his time,
 talent and treasure to his church. He taught his family the importance 
of daily prayer and weekly mass. On weekends, he not only attended every
 Mass, he was there to turn the lights on, open the doors and greet 
everyone. He was the last to leave the church as he wanted to make sure 
all the lights were off. After retirement, he attended all the weekday 
masses and ushered at every funeral. 
 “A Man leaves his mark on the world with the love he gives his Children.”
 Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 58 years, Melba of
 the home; His Children: Marla (Douglas) Jones of Overland Park; Sandra 
(Norman) Keller of Hays; Jamie (Denise) Hammerschmidt of Highlands 
Ranch, CO; Kelli (Christopher) Hansen of Plainville; Amanda (Mitch) Mayo
 of Colorado Springs, CO; Nicole (Tony) Dopita of Hays, KS. His 
Grandchildren: Alex and Trevor Jones; Lauren and London Keller; Jordan 
and Hunter Hammerschmidt; Noah, Benjamin, and Kate Hansen; Zachary and 
Luke Mayo; and Emily and Lawrence Dopita.
 His Brother, William (Cecile) Hammerschmidt, Plainville; Sisters: 
Alice Arnold, Hutchinson, Mary Hammersmith, Hays, Jo Ann Jacobs, 
LaCrosse and Theresa Conboy, Topeka. In Laws: June Mongeau, Plainville;
 Fred and Terry Fisher, Plainville, Connie Fisher, Plainville, Connie 
and Dennis Keller, Zurich; Jean and Don Larsen of Russell, and many 
nieces and nephews. 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Matilda 
Hammerschmidt and his siblings, Peter Hammerschmidt, Rose Heidel, Robert
 Hammerschmidt, Leo Hammerschmidt, Ernest Hammerschmidt, Tom 
Hammerschmidt and Elaine Sunley. 
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021,
 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, Kansas. 
Visitation will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until 
3:00 P.M at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home. Family will receive guests 
beginning at 5:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Vigil will begin 
at 6:00 pm at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests 
memorials to Team Trevor. Checks must be made out to Marla Jones and may
 be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St. 
Plainville, Kansas 67663. 
 Well Done Good and Faithful Servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord.
 Matthew 25:23

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 </figure>Leon John Hammerschmidt, passed away on his 80th birthday, Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Red Bud in Plainville, KS.
 From the humblest of beginnings, Leon was born August 31, 1941 in 
rural Victoria, Kansas to Joe and Matilda Hammerschmidt, the 5th of 13 
children. He grew up on a farm in a small, three bedroom farmhouse. He 
attended school and only completed 8th Grade before he went to work in 
the oilfield to help support and provide for his siblings and parents.
 He married Melba Jean Fisher on September 14, 1964 in Zurich, Kansas
 and together they began building their life and family. From this 
union, six children were born - five daughters and one son. 
 “The strength of a man is in his character. A strong man is a great 
man of wisdom, who understands his top priority is to his family.” - 
Ellen J. Barrier
 Leon was a provider for his family. He worked (before) sun up to sun
 down. He learned and loved the oilfield, and all the people who were a 
part of it. Together with his wife, they established Leon’s Drilling 
Service; as well as a partnership with a close friend - C &amp; L Well 
Service, H &amp; H Oil with two of his brothers, and after selling the 
rigs Leon’s Consulting. Over the years, he employed numerous local 
friends and neighbors who were treated more like family. He led by 
example and would never ask anyone to do something that he wasn’t 
already doing himself. Leon officially retired after working for 60 
years in the oilfield.
 His children’s education was important to him. Only formally 
educated until the 8th Grade, it was a priority for him that all 6 of 
his children graduated from college. He even had a “rule” that they 
couldn’t get married until they completed their degree, which they all 
did. He was a generous benefactor to Sacred Heart Grade School and to 
Sacred Heart Church. 
 Above all, he was strong in his faith which led to his life full of 
blessings. Leon was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and
 the Knights of Columbus. He gave selflessly and abundantly of his time,
 talent and treasure to his church. He taught his family the importance 
of daily prayer and weekly mass. On weekends, he not only attended every
 Mass, he was there to turn the lights on, open the doors and greet 
everyone. He was the last to leave the church as he wanted to make sure 
all the lights were off. After retirement, he attended all the weekday 
masses and ushered at every funeral. 
 “A Man leaves his mark on the world with the love he gives his Children.”
 Left to cherish his memory are his wife of nearly 58 years, Melba of
 the home; His Children: Marla (Douglas) Jones of Overland Park; Sandra 
(Norman) Keller of Hays; Jamie (Denise) Hammerschmidt of Highlands 
Ranch, CO; Kelli (Christopher) Hansen of Plainville; Amanda (Mitch) Mayo
 of Colorado Springs, CO; Nicole (Tony) Dopita of Hays, KS. His 
Grandchildren: Alex and Trevor Jones; Lauren and London Keller; Jordan 
and Hunter Hammerschmidt; Noah, Benjamin, and Kate Hansen; Zachary and 
Luke Mayo; and Emily and Lawrence Dopita.
 His Brother, William (Cecile) Hammerschmidt, Plainville; Sisters: 
Alice Arnold, Hutchinson, Mary Hammersmith, Hays, Jo Ann Jacobs, 
LaCrosse and Theresa Conboy, Topeka. In Laws: June Mongeau, Plainville;
 Fred and Terry Fisher, Plainville, Connie Fisher, Plainville, Connie 
and Dennis Keller, Zurich; Jean and Don Larsen of Russell, and many 
nieces and nephews. 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Matilda 
Hammerschmidt and his siblings, Peter Hammerschmidt, Rose Heidel, Robert
 Hammerschmidt, Leo Hammerschmidt, Ernest Hammerschmidt, Tom 
Hammerschmidt and Elaine Sunley. 
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 4, 2021,
 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville, Kansas. 
Visitation will be held Friday, September 3, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. until 
3:00 P.M at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home. Family will receive guests 
beginning at 5:00pm at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Vigil will begin 
at 6:00 pm at the Church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests 
memorials to Team Trevor. Checks must be made out to Marla Jones and may
 be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St. 
Plainville, Kansas 67663. 
 Well Done Good and Faithful Servant. Enter into the joy of the Lord.
 Matthew 25:23

Leon John Hammerschmidt

Jean Lucille (Kendig) Charles, 105, of Republic, Kan., died Monday, 
March 8, 2021, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler, Neb. Jean was 
born January 17, 1916 in Osborne, Kan. She was the first of two children
 born to Alvin and Angie Kendig. She graduated from Osborne High School 
in 1933, and attended Fort Hays State College for two years, earning a 
teaching certificate.

She was teaching kindergarten in Osborne in 1937 when she met Norman 
Shirley, whom she married in 1938. They moved to different states 
several times in several months for his work in the oil industry. Norman
 died in a swimming accident in 1939, and Jean returned to Osborne, 
taking a job at the U.S. Farm Security Administration office there.

Jean met Don Charles as he was passing through Osborne in 1940 and he
 stopped to visit with a mutual friend. Don stayed in Osborne that night
 due to a blizzard, and he and Jean hit it off instantly. They were 
married May 14, 1941, in Manhattan, Kan., where Don had attended school 
at Kansas State University, and Jean moved with Don to Republic, and 
Valley Point Farms, which had been in Don’s family since 1868.

Don and Jean raised three children on the farm, where Jean helped 
instill a love of reading, music, cooking and K-State. They set examples
 as community leaders by, among other things, founding the Republic 
Pioneers 4-H chapter. Jean also regularly entertained friends in her 
bridge club, and they were members of the Elks, as well as the 
Belleville (Kan.) Country Club. Jean returned to teaching elementary 
school after her children were older in community schools in Hardy, 
Republic, Sherdahl, Scandia, and Webber, and former students kept in 
touch with her frequently for years after. Upon retirement, they became 
doting and loving grandparents to five grandchildren, spending time with
 them and helping the children develop a deep appreciation for the farm 
and its history. Don and Jean also spent more than 20 years wintering 
(and golfing), in Texas, then Arizona. They spent more than 60 years 
together before Don’s death in 2002.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Angie Kendig, 
her first husband, Norman Shirley, her brother, Warren Kendig, her 
husband, Donald Charles, a son, Michael Charles, a daughter, Nancy 
(Charles) Gabriel, and a grandson, Evan Charles. She is survived by her 
son, John Charles of Republic, Kan., granddaughter Christie (Petersen) 
Kairos (husband Sunny) of Portland, Ore., grandson Dane Petersen (wife 
Jill Nienhiser) of Kansas City, Mo., grandson Hayes Charles (wife Keri) 
of Coon Rapids, Iowa, granddaughter Hayley Charles of Denver, Colo., and
 four great-grandchildren.

Memorial Services will be held at: Republic United Methodist Church, Republic, Kansas Time of Service: Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:30 am Clergy: Lance Rundus Burial: Lake Cemetery - Republic, Kansas Memorials
 to: Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to the United Methodist Church
 of Republic and the Republic Pioneers 4-H club through Megrue-Price 
Funeral Home Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

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 </figure>Jean Lucille (Kendig) Charles, 105, of Republic, Kan., died Monday, 
March 8, 2021, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler, Neb. Jean was 
born January 17, 1916 in Osborne, Kan. She was the first of two children
 born to Alvin and Angie Kendig. She graduated from Osborne High School 
in 1933, and attended Fort Hays State College for two years, earning a 
teaching certificate.She was teaching kindergarten in Osborne in 1937 when she met Norman 
Shirley, whom she married in 1938. They moved to different states 
several times in several months for his work in the oil industry. Norman
 died in a swimming accident in 1939, and Jean returned to Osborne, 
taking a job at the U.S. Farm Security Administration office there.Jean met Don Charles as he was passing through Osborne in 1940 and he
 stopped to visit with a mutual friend. Don stayed in Osborne that night
 due to a blizzard, and he and Jean hit it off instantly. They were 
married May 14, 1941, in Manhattan, Kan., where Don had attended school 
at Kansas State University, and Jean moved with Don to Republic, and 
Valley Point Farms, which had been in Don’s family since 1868.Don and Jean raised three children on the farm, where Jean helped 
instill a love of reading, music, cooking and K-State. They set examples
 as community leaders by, among other things, founding the Republic 
Pioneers 4-H chapter. Jean also regularly entertained friends in her 
bridge club, and they were members of the Elks, as well as the 
Belleville (Kan.) Country Club. Jean returned to teaching elementary 
school after her children were older in community schools in Hardy, 
Republic, Sherdahl, Scandia, and Webber, and former students kept in 
touch with her frequently for years after. Upon retirement, they became 
doting and loving grandparents to five grandchildren, spending time with
 them and helping the children develop a deep appreciation for the farm 
and its history. Don and Jean also spent more than 20 years wintering 
(and golfing), in Texas, then Arizona. They spent more than 60 years 
together before Don’s death in 2002.Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Angie Kendig, 
her first husband, Norman Shirley, her brother, Warren Kendig, her 
husband, Donald Charles, a son, Michael Charles, a daughter, Nancy 
(Charles) Gabriel, and a grandson, Evan Charles. She is survived by her 
son, John Charles of Republic, Kan., granddaughter Christie (Petersen) 
Kairos (husband Sunny) of Portland, Ore., grandson Dane Petersen (wife 
Jill Nienhiser) of Kansas City, Mo., grandson Hayes Charles (wife Keri) 
of Coon Rapids, Iowa, granddaughter Hayley Charles of Denver, Colo., and
 four great-grandchildren.Memorial Services will be held at: Republic United Methodist Church, Republic, Kansas Time of Service: Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:30 am Clergy: Lance Rundus Burial: Lake Cemetery - Republic, Kansas Memorials
 to: Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to the United Methodist Church
 of Republic and the Republic Pioneers 4-H club through Megrue-Price 
Funeral Home Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

Jean Lucille Charles

Liria Lee (Herman) Adams, 52 of Catharine, Kansas, passed away August 24, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.

Liria was born August 26, 1968, in Russell, Kansas. She was the daughter of Rudolph James and Donna Faye (Lansford) Herman. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1986.&nbsp; She later obtained a license for CNA. &nbsp;

Liria was a Certified Nurses Assistant for private home health in the Ft. Worth, Texas, area for the last seven years before moving back to Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, fishing, doing crafts, gardening, listening to music and chatting with her friends.

Liria’s surviving family include her three children, Kelby Price of Hays, Kansas, Jerod Price of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Briana Adams of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Dody “James” Herman (Misty) of Ft. Worth, Texas; sisters, Tane Height (Mike) of Russell, Kansas and Tammy Dorzsweiler (Dan) of Plainville, Kansas; number of grandchildren.

Liria was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Kiana Adams.

A Memorial Graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, September 02, 2021 at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; The memorial service will be held for both Liria Adams and her daughter Kiana Danell Adams who died on July 24, 2021 in Stockton, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation for both has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Liria Lee (Herman) Adams, 52 of Catharine, Kansas, passed away August 24, 2021, at her home with her family by her side.Liria was born August 26, 1968, in Russell, Kansas. She was the daughter of Rudolph James and Donna Faye (Lansford) Herman. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1986.&nbsp; She later obtained a license for CNA. &nbsp;Liria was a Certified Nurses Assistant for private home health in the Ft. Worth, Texas, area for the last seven years before moving back to Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, fishing, doing crafts, gardening, listening to music and chatting with her friends.Liria’s surviving family include her three children, Kelby Price of Hays, Kansas, Jerod Price of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Briana Adams of Ft. Worth, Texas; brother, Dody “James” Herman (Misty) of Ft. Worth, Texas; sisters, Tane Height (Mike) of Russell, Kansas and Tammy Dorzsweiler (Dan) of Plainville, Kansas; number of grandchildren.Liria was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Kiana Adams.A Memorial Graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Thursday, September 02, 2021 at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; The memorial service will be held for both Liria Adams and her daughter Kiana Danell Adams who died on July 24, 2021 in Stockton, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation for both has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Liria Lee (Herman) Adams

Janet Lucille Augustine, age 84, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1936, in Ellis, Kansas, to Adair and Josephine (Lang) Ptaschek. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1954. On October 12, 1954, she married Gilbert Augustine in Ellis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Janet was a homemaker and farm wife and had also worked at Wiesner's Department Store and at Meal Site. She was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, reading, and especially baking homemade noodles for family. She is survived by her husband Gilbert of Ellis; three sons, Gregory Augustine and wife Pamela of Ellis, Gordon Augustine and wife Geri of Ellis and Wayne Augustine and wife Lori of Glen Elder, Kansas; four daughters, Elaine Weber of WaKeeney, Kansas, Deborah LaBarge and husband Martin of Ellis, Sandy Waldschmidt and husband Pete of Ellis, and Brenda Hutchison and husband Terry of Hays; two brothers, Jerry Ptaschek and wife Marian of Ellis and Bernie Ptaschek and wife Roberta of Florida; one sister Glenda Merkle of Meade, Kansas; 32 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son in law, Bill Weber Sr.; a grandson, Jeffrey Browning; a brother-in-law, Farren Merkle, and two great grandchildren, Peyton Weber and Jonah Schmidtberger. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 3, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil service and an Ellis Daughters of Isabella Rosary service at 7 PM all at St. Mary's Church. Friday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or the Ellis Daughters of Isabella. Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Janet Lucille Augustine, age 84, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1936, in Ellis, Kansas, to Adair and Josephine (Lang) Ptaschek. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1954. On October 12, 1954, she married Gilbert Augustine in Ellis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Janet was a homemaker and farm wife and had also worked at Wiesner's Department Store and at Meal Site. She was a member of Saint Mary's Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, needlepoint, reading, and especially baking homemade noodles for family. She is survived by her husband Gilbert of Ellis; three sons, Gregory Augustine and wife Pamela of Ellis, Gordon Augustine and wife Geri of Ellis and Wayne Augustine and wife Lori of Glen Elder, Kansas; four daughters, Elaine Weber of WaKeeney, Kansas, Deborah LaBarge and husband Martin of Ellis, Sandy Waldschmidt and husband Pete of Ellis, and Brenda Hutchison and husband Terry of Hays; two brothers, Jerry Ptaschek and wife Marian of Ellis and Bernie Ptaschek and wife Roberta of Florida; one sister Glenda Merkle of Meade, Kansas; 32 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son in law, Bill Weber Sr.; a grandson, Jeffrey Browning; a brother-in-law, Farren Merkle, and two great grandchildren, Peyton Weber and Jonah Schmidtberger. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 3, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil service and an Ellis Daughters of Isabella Rosary service at 7 PM all at St. Mary's Church. Friday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or the Ellis Daughters of Isabella. Condolences may be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Janet L. Augustine

Robert A. "Bob" Redger passed away on 
August 26, 2021, at KU Med Center at the age of 74.&nbsp; He was born July 3,
 1947, the son of Albert A. and Grace (Kumberg) Redger.&nbsp; He attended 
Ashland Kansas schools graduating in 1965.&nbsp; He attended Southwestern 
College Winfield before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in 
Vietnam from 1966-1968 obtaining the rank of SP5 (T). &nbsp;

In 1970 he married Carol Jean Fuller and they adopted a daughter, Crystal. They later divorced.

Robert worked in the oil fields as a 
noxious weed director and a feed store manager before becoming the 
manager of the Golden Belt Co-op in Ellis, in 1991, retired in 2016. 
Robert was involved in his community, serving on several boards.&nbsp; He was
 a member of the Ellis City Counsel, the Chrysler House, and the Chamber
 of Commerce.&nbsp; He was a Quartermaster for the local VFW Post and was the
 treasurer for the Ellis United Methodist Church.

Robert was preceded in death by his 
parents. He is survived by his daughter Crystal, his special friend Niki
 Bartlett, sisters Louise Lagerman (Mel) of Salina, KS; Carol Jackson 
(Mike) of Vega, TX; Diana Redger of Ashland, KS; brother David Redger 
(Linda) of Ashland, KS; Niki’s daughters Jenny, Amy, Lesley, and Betsy; 
as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A celebration of life will be at 11:00 
AM on Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 AM at the Ellis United Methodist 
Church with military honors. Robert chose to be cremated.&nbsp;

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Friends and family may make contributions to VFW of Ellis or the United Methodist Church of Ellis, Kansas.

Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

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 </figure>Robert A. "Bob" Redger passed away on 
August 26, 2021, at KU Med Center at the age of 74.&nbsp; He was born July 3,
 1947, the son of Albert A. and Grace (Kumberg) Redger.&nbsp; He attended 
Ashland Kansas schools graduating in 1965.&nbsp; He attended Southwestern 
College Winfield before enlisting in the U.S. Army and serving in 
Vietnam from 1966-1968 obtaining the rank of SP5 (T). &nbsp;In 1970 he married Carol Jean Fuller and they adopted a daughter, Crystal. They later divorced.Robert worked in the oil fields as a 
noxious weed director and a feed store manager before becoming the 
manager of the Golden Belt Co-op in Ellis, in 1991, retired in 2016. 
Robert was involved in his community, serving on several boards.&nbsp; He was
 a member of the Ellis City Counsel, the Chrysler House, and the Chamber
 of Commerce.&nbsp; He was a Quartermaster for the local VFW Post and was the
 treasurer for the Ellis United Methodist Church.Robert was preceded in death by his 
parents. He is survived by his daughter Crystal, his special friend Niki
 Bartlett, sisters Louise Lagerman (Mel) of Salina, KS; Carol Jackson 
(Mike) of Vega, TX; Diana Redger of Ashland, KS; brother David Redger 
(Linda) of Ashland, KS; Niki’s daughters Jenny, Amy, Lesley, and Betsy; 
as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.A celebration of life will be at 11:00 
AM on Saturday, September 25 at 11:00 AM at the Ellis United Methodist 
Church with military honors. Robert chose to be cremated.&nbsp;Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.Friends and family may make contributions to VFW of Ellis or the United Methodist Church of Ellis, Kansas.Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

Robert A. Redger

Beverly J. (Arwood) Lowen, 83, of Hays,
 Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Hays Med Center after a
 long battle with multiple myeloma.

Beverly was born October 13, 1937, to 
Arnold and Katy (Stephens) Arwood in Hutchinson, Kansas. &nbsp;She married 
the love of her life, Robert Lowen, on October 4, 1953.&nbsp;

They moved to Emporia, KS, in 1961 for 
Robert to attend Emporia State University.&nbsp; They moved to Hays, Kansas, 
in 1965 for Robert’s job at FHSU.

She worked at Farmers State Bank for 
several years, volunteered at the hospital gift shop, worked at FHSU 
during enrollment and for ROTC, and she worked as a receptionist for two
 hair salons.

Beverly was an avid golfer for several 
years, enjoyed playing bridge with Robert and their friends, playing 
Scrabble, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and 
friends. She was a big sports fan for FHSU Tigers, KU Jayhawks, and KC 
Chiefs.

Survivors include her children:&nbsp; Bob 
Lowen Jr (Grace) of Allen, TX; Deanna Aguilar (Carlos) of Ogden, UT; 
Steve Lowen (Shelley) of Corpus Christi, TX; Debra David (Skip) of 
Sharon Springs, KS; Doug Lowen of Hays, KS; and Donna Lowen of 
Huntsville, AL; brothers: Ace Arwood of Enid, OK and Jim Arwood of Enid,
 OK; and her sister Barbara Stoy of Hutchinson, KS;

Survivors also include grandchildren: 
Carlos Aguilar III (Heather), Miguel Aguilar (Courtney), Ryan Lowen 
(Pam), Corey David (Lace), Kiel Lowen (Kate), Christy Kuhn (Jared), 
Melinda Aguilar, Kaitlyn Wagner (Trent), Kelsie Lowen, Koby Lowen, and 
Shaun Lowen; and also include great grandchildren: Jess Bair, Ava and 
Mia Aguilar, Erikson and Violet David, Athan Arteaga, Ethan and Everett 
Aguilar, Kiefer Kuhn, Landon Lowen, and Avery Wagner, and many nieces, 
nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Lowen, parents: Arnold Arwood and Katy Dewald, and sister Margaret Goodman.

The family will receive friends from 
8:30 am until 9:45 on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A short prayer service will begin at 9:45 am, with Rev. 
Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:00 pm in Sumner Memorial Gardens, Wellington, KS.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the HaysMed 
Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Center.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Beverly may
 be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Beverly J. (Arwood) Lowen, 83, of Hays,
 Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Hays Med Center after a
 long battle with multiple myeloma.Beverly was born October 13, 1937, to 
Arnold and Katy (Stephens) Arwood in Hutchinson, Kansas. &nbsp;She married 
the love of her life, Robert Lowen, on October 4, 1953.&nbsp;They moved to Emporia, KS, in 1961 for 
Robert to attend Emporia State University.&nbsp; They moved to Hays, Kansas, 
in 1965 for Robert’s job at FHSU.She worked at Farmers State Bank for 
several years, volunteered at the hospital gift shop, worked at FHSU 
during enrollment and for ROTC, and she worked as a receptionist for two
 hair salons.Beverly was an avid golfer for several 
years, enjoyed playing bridge with Robert and their friends, playing 
Scrabble, doing crossword puzzles, and spending time with family and 
friends. She was a big sports fan for FHSU Tigers, KU Jayhawks, and KC 
Chiefs.Survivors include her children:&nbsp; Bob 
Lowen Jr (Grace) of Allen, TX; Deanna Aguilar (Carlos) of Ogden, UT; 
Steve Lowen (Shelley) of Corpus Christi, TX; Debra David (Skip) of 
Sharon Springs, KS; Doug Lowen of Hays, KS; and Donna Lowen of 
Huntsville, AL; brothers: Ace Arwood of Enid, OK and Jim Arwood of Enid,
 OK; and her sister Barbara Stoy of Hutchinson, KS;Survivors also include grandchildren: 
Carlos Aguilar III (Heather), Miguel Aguilar (Courtney), Ryan Lowen 
(Pam), Corey David (Lace), Kiel Lowen (Kate), Christy Kuhn (Jared), 
Melinda Aguilar, Kaitlyn Wagner (Trent), Kelsie Lowen, Koby Lowen, and 
Shaun Lowen; and also include great grandchildren: Jess Bair, Ava and 
Mia Aguilar, Erikson and Violet David, Athan Arteaga, Ethan and Everett 
Aguilar, Kiefer Kuhn, Landon Lowen, and Avery Wagner, and many nieces, 
nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her husband: Robert Lowen, parents: Arnold Arwood and Katy Dewald, and sister Margaret Goodman.The family will receive friends from 
8:30 am until 9:45 on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A short prayer service will begin at 9:45 am, with Rev. 
Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at 2:00 pm in Sumner Memorial Gardens, Wellington, KS.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the HaysMed 
Dreiling Schmidt Cancer Center.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Beverly may
 be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Beverly J. (Arwood) Lowen

Joyce E. Maley, 72, former resident of 
Norton, KS passed away on August 29, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; 

Services 
are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and
 Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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Norton, KS passed away on August 29, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services 
are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and
 Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Joyce E. Maley

Lloyd Leroy Snook, 72, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at his home in Russell.

A graveside service to celebrate Leroy’s life will be held at 11 A.M.&nbsp; on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240.&nbsp; 

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

Lloyd Leroy Snook, 72, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at his home in Russell.A graveside service to celebrate Leroy’s life will be held at 11 A.M.&nbsp; on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the graveside service arrangements.

Lloyd Leroy Snook

Karen Ruth (Nanninga) Owings, 80, Hays, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living Center.

She was born September 16, 1940 in 
Axtell, Kansas, the second of eight children of Milton H. and Helen E. 
(Stewart) Nanninga.&nbsp; Karen graduated from Axtell High School and 
attended Emporia State University.&nbsp; She married Jerry Leedy in 1960 and 
they had two daughters, Lori and Lisa.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; On 
November 10, 1987, she married Norman C. Owings in Russell, and they 
celebrated 33 years of marriage.&nbsp; Karen worked as a legal secretary in 
Hill City and Salina.&nbsp; She was a member of Hays First United Methodist 
Church where she served as a lay speaker, delivering sermons to 
residents in nursing homes, and known as “The Ukulele Lady," played her 
ukulele as she presented the children’s sermon during Sunday worship.&nbsp; 
Little children loved gathering around Karen, and she loved being around
 them.&nbsp; Karen enjoyed writing poetry, playing Bridge, singing, and was a
 chorus director.&nbsp; She and Norman enjoyed their travels together 
throughout all 50 states and on nine cruises.&nbsp; Karen was known to be 
ornery and a friend to everyone, cherishing her lifelong friends.

Survivors include her husband: Norman 
of Hays, two daughters: Lori Paxson of Colby and Lisa Bowers and husband
 Rodger of Lee’s Summit, MO, two stepsons: Dale Owings and wife Kathryn 
of Lawrence and David Owings of Coffeyville, a brother: Terry Nanninga 
and wife Karen of Axtell, a sister: Beth Clowe and husband Chris of 
Trinidad, CO, a brother-in-law: Jerry Hazlett of Topeka, two 
sisters-in-law: Cherie Nanninga of Lenexa and JoAnn Nanninga of 
Maryville, MO, nine grandchildren: Jenny Smith and husband Jarrod, Heath
 Paxson and wife Mandy, Spencer Bowers and wife Hannah, Luke Bowers, 
Paul Owings and wife Cristina, Vanessa Hermesh and husband Jeff, Jeremy 
Owings and wife Charell, Casey Franke and husband Alex, and Kyle Kuypers
 and wife Natalie, and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers: Lynn, Karl, Bruce, and Gregg Nanninga, and a sister: Nancy Hazlett.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on
 Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with 
Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment be at 2:00 pm in Hill City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service 
time on Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Hays First 
United Methodist Church or to Hospice of HaysMed, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Karen may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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Axtell, Kansas, the second of eight children of Milton H. and Helen E. 
(Stewart) Nanninga.&nbsp; Karen graduated from Axtell High School and 
attended Emporia State University.&nbsp; She married Jerry Leedy in 1960 and 
they had two daughters, Lori and Lisa.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; On 
November 10, 1987, she married Norman C. Owings in Russell, and they 
celebrated 33 years of marriage.&nbsp; Karen worked as a legal secretary in 
Hill City and Salina.&nbsp; She was a member of Hays First United Methodist 
Church where she served as a lay speaker, delivering sermons to 
residents in nursing homes, and known as “The Ukulele Lady," played her 
ukulele as she presented the children’s sermon during Sunday worship.&nbsp; 
Little children loved gathering around Karen, and she loved being around
 them.&nbsp; Karen enjoyed writing poetry, playing Bridge, singing, and was a
 chorus director.&nbsp; She and Norman enjoyed their travels together 
throughout all 50 states and on nine cruises.&nbsp; Karen was known to be 
ornery and a friend to everyone, cherishing her lifelong friends.Survivors include her husband: Norman 
of Hays, two daughters: Lori Paxson of Colby and Lisa Bowers and husband
 Rodger of Lee’s Summit, MO, two stepsons: Dale Owings and wife Kathryn 
of Lawrence and David Owings of Coffeyville, a brother: Terry Nanninga 
and wife Karen of Axtell, a sister: Beth Clowe and husband Chris of 
Trinidad, CO, a brother-in-law: Jerry Hazlett of Topeka, two 
sisters-in-law: Cherie Nanninga of Lenexa and JoAnn Nanninga of 
Maryville, MO, nine grandchildren: Jenny Smith and husband Jarrod, Heath
 Paxson and wife Mandy, Spencer Bowers and wife Hannah, Luke Bowers, 
Paul Owings and wife Cristina, Vanessa Hermesh and husband Jeff, Jeremy 
Owings and wife Charell, Casey Franke and husband Alex, and Kyle Kuypers
 and wife Natalie, and 16 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers: Lynn, Karl, Bruce, and Gregg Nanninga, and a sister: Nancy Hazlett.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on
 Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with 
Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment be at 2:00 pm in Hill City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service 
time on Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hays First 
United Methodist Church or to Hospice of HaysMed, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Karen may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Karen Ruth Owings

Thelma M. Pfannenstiel, age 83 of Denver, Colorado, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Crossroads Senior Living Center in Northglenn, CO.

She was born September 13, 1937, in Schoenchen, Kansas, to Albert and Martina (Ruder) Zimmerman. She married Cyril Pfannenstiel on November 12, 1955.

Along with her husband, Thelma was co-owner/operator of the Adams City A&amp;W and she also owned her own catering business. She later worked at Regis College in Denver managing the priest’s kitchen, and she retired from Hunter Douglas in Broomfield, CO. She was an active member and volunteer at the Thornton Senior Center for several years.

Survivors include her daughter Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel and husband Paul Hamilton of Austin, TX; two sons, Barry Pfannenstiel and wife, Mary Lou of Wisconsin Dells, WI; Bruce Pfannenstiel and wife, Dawn of Pleasant Garden, NC; two grandsons Derek Pfannenstiel of Wisconsin Dells, WI; Clayton Pfannenstiel and wife Dana Montalto of Boston, MA; one granddaughter Ashley (Pfannenstiel) Kern and husband Dan Kern of Star, NC; two great grandsons and two great granddaughters; brothers Ernest Zimmerman and wife, Marlene of Payson, AZ; Tim Zimmerman and wife Lora of Maricopa, AZ; Chuck Zimmerman and wife Tammy of Wichita, KS; sisters Elaine Pfannenstiel and husband Verlin Pfannenstiel of Munjor, KS; Julie Gottschalk and husband Tim Gottschalk of Belleville, KS; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Cyril Pfannenstiel; her son Brian Pfannenstiel; her parents Albert and Martina (Ruder) Zimmerman; stepmother Felicitas (Giebler) Zimmerman, and brother Harvey Zimmerman.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the American Cancer Society.

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 </figure>Thelma M. Pfannenstiel, age 83 of Denver, Colorado, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Crossroads Senior Living Center in Northglenn, CO.She was born September 13, 1937, in Schoenchen, Kansas, to Albert and Martina (Ruder) Zimmerman. She married Cyril Pfannenstiel on November 12, 1955.Along with her husband, Thelma was co-owner/operator of the Adams City A&amp;W and she also owned her own catering business. She later worked at Regis College in Denver managing the priest’s kitchen, and she retired from Hunter Douglas in Broomfield, CO. She was an active member and volunteer at the Thornton Senior Center for several years.Survivors include her daughter Lisa Kay Pfannenstiel and husband Paul Hamilton of Austin, TX; two sons, Barry Pfannenstiel and wife, Mary Lou of Wisconsin Dells, WI; Bruce Pfannenstiel and wife, Dawn of Pleasant Garden, NC; two grandsons Derek Pfannenstiel of Wisconsin Dells, WI; Clayton Pfannenstiel and wife Dana Montalto of Boston, MA; one granddaughter Ashley (Pfannenstiel) Kern and husband Dan Kern of Star, NC; two great grandsons and two great granddaughters; brothers Ernest Zimmerman and wife, Marlene of Payson, AZ; Tim Zimmerman and wife Lora of Maricopa, AZ; Chuck Zimmerman and wife Tammy of Wichita, KS; sisters Elaine Pfannenstiel and husband Verlin Pfannenstiel of Munjor, KS; Julie Gottschalk and husband Tim Gottschalk of Belleville, KS; several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Cyril Pfannenstiel; her son Brian Pfannenstiel; her parents Albert and Martina (Ruder) Zimmerman; stepmother Felicitas (Giebler) Zimmerman, and brother Harvey Zimmerman.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the American Cancer Society.

Thelma M. Pfannenstiel

Robert P. (Bob) Chesney, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, died August 16, 2021, at Via Christi Village in Hays. He was born February 17, 1929, in Paradise, Kansas to Kent Loyal and Hazel (Day) Chesney. He married Verla L. Meyers on June 4, 1950.&nbsp; She died August 10, 1961.&nbsp; He married Judith A. (Weigel) Pfannenstiel on July 3, 1989.&nbsp;

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays and a former member of Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, Kansas. He was a graduate of Woodston High School and Kansas State University with a two year curriculum in agriculture.

Bob was a farmer-rancher in the Woodston area of Rooks County for more than fifty years.&nbsp; He was a forty-five-year member of Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter and one of their greatest promoters. He loved living in the country and spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed entertaining the grandchildren and used his talents to create toys and playground equipment for them. He will be remembered as a great conversationalist with a quick wit and a friendly smile.

Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Chesney of the home, three sons, Christopher P. Chesney (Cheri) Franklinton, NC; Samuel J. Chesney, Overland Park, KS; Kelly K. Chesney, Wichita, KS; two stepsons, Robert G. Pfannenstiel Jr. (Debra) Eureka, CA; Dustin Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; stepdaughter Kimberleigh Chilcott (Robert) Larned, KS; six grandchildren, Heidi Chesney, Wayde Denning, Trevor Denning, Katrina Pfannenstiel, Damon Chilcott and Danielle Chilcott; brother in law Daniel Weigel, sister in law Sandra Leiker (Ernest), also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents, stepson Jesse Pfannenstiel, stepdaughter Kerri B. Pfannenstiel, grandson Christopher Robert Chesney, sister Evelyn Baumer, two brothers and their wives, Warren and Wanda Chesney, Homer and Eileen Chesney, a step great grandson, one niece and four nephews.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 3, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. A rosary service will be at 9:30 AM prior to the funeral service. Memorial visitation will be Friday 9 AM until rosary time at the church.&nbsp;

Inurnment will be at 2:30 PM at the Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, Kansas.&nbsp;

Services will be Livestreamed on the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook Page. To choose this option go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page.

Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Robert P. (Bob) Chesney, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, died August 16, 2021, at Via Christi Village in Hays. He was born February 17, 1929, in Paradise, Kansas to Kent Loyal and Hazel (Day) Chesney. He married Verla L. Meyers on June 4, 1950.&nbsp; She died August 10, 1961.&nbsp; He married Judith A. (Weigel) Pfannenstiel on July 3, 1989.&nbsp;He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays and a former member of Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, Kansas. He was a graduate of Woodston High School and Kansas State University with a two year curriculum in agriculture.Bob was a farmer-rancher in the Woodston area of Rooks County for more than fifty years.&nbsp; He was a forty-five-year member of Hays High Plains Barbershop Chapter and one of their greatest promoters. He loved living in the country and spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed entertaining the grandchildren and used his talents to create toys and playground equipment for them. He will be remembered as a great conversationalist with a quick wit and a friendly smile.Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Chesney of the home, three sons, Christopher P. Chesney (Cheri) Franklinton, NC; Samuel J. Chesney, Overland Park, KS; Kelly K. Chesney, Wichita, KS; two stepsons, Robert G. Pfannenstiel Jr. (Debra) Eureka, CA; Dustin Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; stepdaughter Kimberleigh Chilcott (Robert) Larned, KS; six grandchildren, Heidi Chesney, Wayde Denning, Trevor Denning, Katrina Pfannenstiel, Damon Chilcott and Danielle Chilcott; brother in law Daniel Weigel, sister in law Sandra Leiker (Ernest), also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his first wife, parents, stepson Jesse Pfannenstiel, stepdaughter Kerri B. Pfannenstiel, grandson Christopher Robert Chesney, sister Evelyn Baumer, two brothers and their wives, Warren and Wanda Chesney, Homer and Eileen Chesney, a step great grandson, one niece and four nephews.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, September 3, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. A rosary service will be at 9:30 AM prior to the funeral service. Memorial visitation will be Friday 9 AM until rosary time at the church.&nbsp;Inurnment will be at 2:30 PM at the Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, Kansas.&nbsp;Services will be Livestreamed on the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook Page. To choose this option go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page.Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Robert P. 'Bob' Chesney

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Blackwell, 75, passed away August 30, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born June 17, 1946, in Wichita; the daughter of Hobert Jr. and
 Betty Jane Foster Yates.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
Homemaker.&nbsp;

She was member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ladies Golf, Ladies Bowling and Bridge Club, all of Larned.

On February 18, 1968, she married David B. Blackwell in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.

Other survivors include; two daughters, Michelle Bradley, Wichita, and
 Staci (Tyson) Bundy, Riverside, Missouri; two brothers, Ron (Marilyn) 
Yates, Dodge City, David Yates, Healy; and five grandchildren, Sydney, 
Adam, Kash, Ace and Layla.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Janie Randles and her parents, Hobert and Betty Yates.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, the First Presbyterian 
Church, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday with family present from 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; - 
7:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Larned Country Club or the First 
Presbyterian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathryn "Kathy" L. Blackwell, 75, passed away August 30, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned.She was born June 17, 1946, in Wichita; the daughter of Hobert Jr. and
 Betty Jane Foster Yates.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
Homemaker.&nbsp;She was member of the First Presbyterian Church, Ladies Golf, Ladies Bowling and Bridge Club, all of Larned.On February 18, 1968, she married David B. Blackwell in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.Other survivors include; two daughters, Michelle Bradley, Wichita, and
 Staci (Tyson) Bundy, Riverside, Missouri; two brothers, Ron (Marilyn) 
Yates, Dodge City, David Yates, Healy; and five grandchildren, Sydney, 
Adam, Kash, Ace and Layla.She was preceded in death by her sister, Janie Randles and her parents, Hobert and Betty Yates.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, the First Presbyterian 
Church, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday with family present from 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; - 
7:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Larned Country Club or the First 
Presbyterian Church, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Kathryn 'Kathy' L. Blackwell

Elnoria V. Allen, 82, died Saturday, August 29, 2021, at Harry Hines 
Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1938, in Aubrey, 
Arkansas, the daughter of William &amp; Eula (Crockett) Holmes Sr. 
 Elnoria grew up in Moro, Arkansas, and was one of 5 siblings. On 
April 18, 1959, she married Rev. Robert R. Allen in Topeka, Kansas. 
They moved to Nicodemus, Kansas in 1967. In 1971, they moved to Garden 
City where Elnoria has lived since. While living in Garden City, she 
was a Nurse Aide at St. Catherine Hospital for 29 years, until her 
retirement in 2003. Elnoria was also known to have a variety of many 
roles, Mother, Aunt, Grandma, and even Great Grandma. She enjoyed 
Gospel music, traveling, eating out, and watching Family Feud on TV. 
 Survivors include five daughters Melodie Allen of Garden City, 
Kansas, Teresa Allen of Wichita, Kansas, Bobbie Allen of Kansas City, 
Missouri, Betty Allen of Garden City, Kansas, and Valerie Allen of 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; nine Grandchildren; and ten Great 
Grandchildren. Elnoria is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert 
Allen who died on May 10, 2003. She is also preceded in death by a 
Grandson Demetrius Atkins, Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. 
 A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 
3, 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Roger Bradshaw 
officiating. A private interment will take place at a later time. 
There will be no calling hours.

 The family suggests memorials given to 
the Elnoria Allen Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of 
Garden City.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Elnoria V. Allen, 82, died Saturday, August 29, 2021, at Harry Hines 
Hospice in Wichita, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1938, in Aubrey, 
Arkansas, the daughter of William &amp; Eula (Crockett) Holmes Sr. 
 Elnoria grew up in Moro, Arkansas, and was one of 5 siblings. On 
April 18, 1959, she married Rev. Robert R. Allen in Topeka, Kansas. 
They moved to Nicodemus, Kansas in 1967. In 1971, they moved to Garden 
City where Elnoria has lived since. While living in Garden City, she 
was a Nurse Aide at St. Catherine Hospital for 29 years, until her 
retirement in 2003. Elnoria was also known to have a variety of many 
roles, Mother, Aunt, Grandma, and even Great Grandma. She enjoyed 
Gospel music, traveling, eating out, and watching Family Feud on TV. 
 Survivors include five daughters Melodie Allen of Garden City, 
Kansas, Teresa Allen of Wichita, Kansas, Bobbie Allen of Kansas City, 
Missouri, Betty Allen of Garden City, Kansas, and Valerie Allen of 
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; nine Grandchildren; and ten Great 
Grandchildren. Elnoria is preceded in death by her husband Rev. Robert 
Allen who died on May 10, 2003. She is also preceded in death by a 
Grandson Demetrius Atkins, Jr.; three brothers; and one sister. 
 A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 
3, 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Roger Bradshaw 
officiating. A private interment will take place at a later time. 
There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to 
the Elnoria Allen Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home of 
Garden City.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Elnoria V. Allen

Sharolyn J. Triplette Hughes Bennett, 75, passed away August 27, 
2021, at Diversicare of Larned, KS. She was born on December 21, 1945, 
at Great Bend, KS, and was adopted and raised by her maternal 
grandparents, George &amp; Hazel (Spencer) Triplette in Hoisington, KS. 
Sharolyn graduated from Hoisington High School in 1963. She loved to 
keep in contact with all her old classmates and attend class reunions.

Sharolyn was known for knowing everyone. This was due to her many 
years waitressing at Smokey’s Bar and Kiowa Kitchen. Her latest job was a
 door greeter at the Dream Center in Great Bend before she took ill. She
 was a people person and known for her red hair. She never missed her 
Friday beauty shop appointments. Her favorite hobbies were playing 
Bingo, crocheting, coffee club, attending local sporting events, and her
 dogs and cats.

Sharolyn had a daughter Tammy Triplette Voeltz in Oct. of 1968. Tammy
 is married to Lyle and lives in Lincoln, KS. They gave Sharolyn three 
grandchildren, Leslie Voeltz of Osborne, KS, Sara Voeltz of Lincoln, KS,
 and Lucas Voeltz of Lincoln, KS. Sharolyn married Mike Hughes in 1970 
and they had a son Christopher Michael (Red) Hughes in Aug. of 1971. 
Chris has one son Christopher Dylon Hughes, Jacksonville, FL, and one 
stepson Kashe Rhoda, OK; Sharolyn had five great grandchildren with one 
on the way in January 2022; and three step great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the 
First Church of God in Hoisington. A family graveside inurnment will be 
in the Hoisington Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been 
designated to the Dream Center in Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Sharolyn J. Triplette Hughes Bennett, 75, passed away August 27, 
2021, at Diversicare of Larned, KS. She was born on December 21, 1945, 
at Great Bend, KS, and was adopted and raised by her maternal 
grandparents, George &amp; Hazel (Spencer) Triplette in Hoisington, KS. 
Sharolyn graduated from Hoisington High School in 1963. She loved to 
keep in contact with all her old classmates and attend class reunions.Sharolyn was known for knowing everyone. This was due to her many 
years waitressing at Smokey’s Bar and Kiowa Kitchen. Her latest job was a
 door greeter at the Dream Center in Great Bend before she took ill. She
 was a people person and known for her red hair. She never missed her 
Friday beauty shop appointments. Her favorite hobbies were playing 
Bingo, crocheting, coffee club, attending local sporting events, and her
 dogs and cats.Sharolyn had a daughter Tammy Triplette Voeltz in Oct. of 1968. Tammy
 is married to Lyle and lives in Lincoln, KS. They gave Sharolyn three 
grandchildren, Leslie Voeltz of Osborne, KS, Sara Voeltz of Lincoln, KS,
 and Lucas Voeltz of Lincoln, KS. Sharolyn married Mike Hughes in 1970 
and they had a son Christopher Michael (Red) Hughes in Aug. of 1971. 
Chris has one son Christopher Dylon Hughes, Jacksonville, FL, and one 
stepson Kashe Rhoda, OK; Sharolyn had five great grandchildren with one 
on the way in January 2022; and three step great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, September 5, 2021, at the 
First Church of God in Hoisington. A family graveside inurnment will be 
in the Hoisington Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been 
designated to the Dream Center in Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Sharolyn J. Bennett

Gerald Eugene Tubbs Sr., a Colby farmer, died Saturday, August 28, 
2021, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, in Colby. He was born December 
6, 1925, in Levant, KS, to George and Pearl (Carpenter) Tubbs. 
Gerald attended school in Levant until the 8th grade. After leaving 
school, he went to work for his brother-in-law, Willard Miller, and then
 went to work for his brother Wayne, in Vona, Colorado. There he met the
 love of his life, Rose Anna Bigelow. They were married on August 15, 
1946, in Colby. 
During his life, Gerald held many jobs. He was part of the crew working 
on the construction of I-70 and the building of the Levant elevator. He 
developed his love of farming while working for his brother and 
brother-in-law. In the 1950’s, Gerald started his custom harvesting 
business, traveling to Oklahoma and parts of Kansas, while still 
operating his own farm. He truly had a passion for farming. 
In his later years, Gerald enjoyed taking trips to Texas with his brother-in-law Dale Deaver and friends. 
Gerald had a special love for is family and especially enjoyed spending 
time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He would do anything for 
them. He also valued his friends and was loved by everyone who was 
fortunate enough to know him. He was a favorite of the staff at Fairview
 and Prairie Senior Living Complex. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1970; parents; brothers, Fred, 
Wayne, George and Jim; and sisters, Viola, Isabella, Lorraine, Evelyn, 
Minnie, Elon and Blanche. 
Gerald is survived by his son Gerald Jr. and wife Juanelle; 
grandchildren, Christie (Justin) Foss, Jennifer Harold, Jeff (Lezley) 
Tubbs and Nick Tubbs; great grandchildren, AJ, Chase, Boston, Cash, 
Jaden and Boone and three great-grandchildren. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Baalmann
 Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Senior Living Complex and may be sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald Eugene Tubbs Sr., a Colby farmer, died Saturday, August 28, 
2021, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, in Colby. He was born December 
6, 1925, in Levant, KS, to George and Pearl (Carpenter) Tubbs. 
Gerald attended school in Levant until the 8th grade. After leaving 
school, he went to work for his brother-in-law, Willard Miller, and then
 went to work for his brother Wayne, in Vona, Colorado. There he met the
 love of his life, Rose Anna Bigelow. They were married on August 15, 
1946, in Colby. 
During his life, Gerald held many jobs. He was part of the crew working 
on the construction of I-70 and the building of the Levant elevator. He 
developed his love of farming while working for his brother and 
brother-in-law. In the 1950’s, Gerald started his custom harvesting 
business, traveling to Oklahoma and parts of Kansas, while still 
operating his own farm. He truly had a passion for farming. 
In his later years, Gerald enjoyed taking trips to Texas with his brother-in-law Dale Deaver and friends. 
Gerald had a special love for is family and especially enjoyed spending 
time with his grandkids and great grandkids. He would do anything for 
them. He also valued his friends and was loved by everyone who was 
fortunate enough to know him. He was a favorite of the staff at Fairview
 and Prairie Senior Living Complex. 
He was preceded in death by his wife, in 1970; parents; brothers, Fred, 
Wayne, George and Jim; and sisters, Viola, Isabella, Lorraine, Evelyn, 
Minnie, Elon and Blanche. 
Gerald is survived by his son Gerald Jr. and wife Juanelle; 
grandchildren, Christie (Justin) Foss, Jennifer Harold, Jeff (Lezley) 
Tubbs and Nick Tubbs; great grandchildren, AJ, Chase, Boston, Cash, 
Jaden and Boone and three great-grandchildren. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Baalmann
 Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 2, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Senior Living Complex and may be sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald Eugene Tubbs Sr.

Robin Colleen Adams, age 61, of Hays, Kansas, died August 26, 2021, at her home.

She was born June 9, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, to Ralph E. and Helen J. (Millirons) Bless.

Robin was a homemaker, she grew up in California and graduated from Esperanza High School in Yorba Linda, CA.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 2005.

Survivors include her daughters, Nicole Becker, Phoenix, AZ; Misty Johnson, Kansas City, MO; her grandchildren, Brock and D.J. Johnson; and her brother, Ralph Bless and wife, Leann, Atlanta, GA.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of Life service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating. Inurnment will be at 4:00 P.M. Friday, at Lakin Cemetery, Lakin, Kansas.

Robin Colleen Adams, age 61, of Hays, Kansas, died August 26, 2021, at her home.She was born June 9, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, to Ralph E. and Helen J. (Millirons) Bless.Robin was a homemaker, she grew up in California and graduated from Esperanza High School in Yorba Linda, CA.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 2005.Survivors include her daughters, Nicole Becker, Phoenix, AZ; Misty Johnson, Kansas City, MO; her grandchildren, Brock and D.J. Johnson; and her brother, Ralph Bless and wife, Leann, Atlanta, GA.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.A celebration of Life service will be at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating. Inurnment will be at 4:00 P.M. Friday, at Lakin Cemetery, Lakin, Kansas.

Robin Colleen Adams

Robert A. “Bob” Lawrence, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. 
 He was born October 9, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Phillip Lawrence Sr. and Evelyn Lawrence (Montgomery). 
 Bob graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 
1953. He attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship. 
Bob decided that school wasn’t for him and joined the Marine Corps in 
1954 through 1958 where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. While serving 
our country, he traveled all around the Pacific and Central America. He 
was selected for an elite Long Range Reconnaissance unit and was also a 
paratrooper. Up until the day he died, he was a proud former Marine. He 
was proud of his service to his country. The discipline he learned in 
the Marine Corps served him well throughout the rest of his life.
 After leaving the Marine Corps, he made his was to St. Joe, where 
he met the love of his life, Rosalia Tasset. They married in Troy, 
Kansas on August 19, 1958. They were married for over 61 years. During 
that time, they had five children that blessed their lives. Bob worked 
for 34 years for Seitz meatpacking plant. Besides his marriage and 
children, the day he retired from Seitz was the best day of his life. 
Bob was an avid outdoorsman, loved his dogs, mushroom hunting, and 
fishing. He had many stories about the big one that got away. Bob was 
also a lifelong and long-suffering Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. 
One of his great hobbies was wood working. Bob made everything from toys
 to furniture that his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren 
will always cherish. He enjoyed the many family celebrations of 
birthdays, holidays, and graduations and cheered on his grandchildren at
 their sporting events.
 He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant son; and infant great-grandson.
 Survivors include his children, Charles Lawrence (Kristin), of 
Hays,KS; Kathleen Shorba (John), Ruth Myers (Steve), Roberta Wright 
(Harold), all of St. Joseph; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany Nix (TJ), Tara 
Lubbers (Lucas), Traci Polifka (Jared), Mark Veale, Elizabeth Nichols 
(Zachary), Alex Veale (Cassandra), Joshua Shorba (Nova), Jacob Shorba, 
Angela Lehan (Chris), Lauretta Hewlett (Demetrius), Benjamin Wright 
(Alexandra); 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip Lawrence (Donna); 
sister, Ann Luneen (Dan); cousin, Tom Montgomery (Roberta).
 Although the road was long and not without struggles, Bob fought 
the good fight up to the end. Rest in Peace, Dad. Your family will 
always miss you, until we meet again.
 Graveside Farewell Services &amp; Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, 
Mount Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations 
to the D.A.V. or Friends of the Animal Shelter. Online guest book and 
obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert A. “Bob” Lawrence, 85, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021. 
 He was born October 9, 1935, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Phillip Lawrence Sr. and Evelyn Lawrence (Montgomery). 
 Bob graduated from Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 
1953. He attended the University of Colorado on a football scholarship. 
Bob decided that school wasn’t for him and joined the Marine Corps in 
1954 through 1958 where he rose to the rank of Sergeant. While serving 
our country, he traveled all around the Pacific and Central America. He 
was selected for an elite Long Range Reconnaissance unit and was also a 
paratrooper. Up until the day he died, he was a proud former Marine. He 
was proud of his service to his country. The discipline he learned in 
the Marine Corps served him well throughout the rest of his life.
 After leaving the Marine Corps, he made his was to St. Joe, where 
he met the love of his life, Rosalia Tasset. They married in Troy, 
Kansas on August 19, 1958. They were married for over 61 years. During 
that time, they had five children that blessed their lives. Bob worked 
for 34 years for Seitz meatpacking plant. Besides his marriage and 
children, the day he retired from Seitz was the best day of his life. 
Bob was an avid outdoorsman, loved his dogs, mushroom hunting, and 
fishing. He had many stories about the big one that got away. Bob was 
also a lifelong and long-suffering Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan. 
One of his great hobbies was wood working. Bob made everything from toys
 to furniture that his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren 
will always cherish. He enjoyed the many family celebrations of 
birthdays, holidays, and graduations and cheered on his grandchildren at
 their sporting events.
 He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant son; and infant great-grandson.
 Survivors include his children, Charles Lawrence (Kristin), of 
Hays,KS; Kathleen Shorba (John), Ruth Myers (Steve), Roberta Wright 
(Harold), all of St. Joseph; 11 grandchildren, Tiffany Nix (TJ), Tara 
Lubbers (Lucas), Traci Polifka (Jared), Mark Veale, Elizabeth Nichols 
(Zachary), Alex Veale (Cassandra), Joshua Shorba (Nova), Jacob Shorba, 
Angela Lehan (Chris), Lauretta Hewlett (Demetrius), Benjamin Wright 
(Alexandra); 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Phillip Lawrence (Donna); 
sister, Ann Luneen (Dan); cousin, Tom Montgomery (Roberta).
 Although the road was long and not without struggles, Bob fought 
the good fight up to the end. Rest in Peace, Dad. Your family will 
always miss you, until we meet again.
 Graveside Farewell Services &amp; Inurnment 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, 
Mount Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations 
to the D.A.V. or Friends of the Animal Shelter. Online guest book and 
obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert A. 'Bob' Lawrence

Marolyn Lue (Davis) Lytle, 82, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Smith Center Heath &amp; Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Marolyn and her identical twin sister Carolyn Sue, were born June 30, 
1939, in Winfield, KS, the daughters of Gilbert Franklin and Mildred Una
 (Cowley) Davis.&nbsp; Two Years later their sister Kathlyn Lee joined them. 
 Marolyn's first home was in Rock, KS, where her father and uncle Rudy 
Davis operated a Grade A dairy south of Rock in Cowley County, KS.&nbsp; 
Marolyn attended grade school in Cambridge, KS, this was after Gilbert 
and Mildred moved their family to a farm outside of town.&nbsp; Marolyn and 
family then moved to Burden, KS where she graduated from Burden High 
School, class of 1957. Being twins, Marolyn and Carolyn 
decided to have a double wedding ceremony and they both were married on 
October 6, 1957, in Burden, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; Marolyn was later divorced, but was 
blessed with a daughter, Ladonna Michele from that marriage. 
 Marolyn worked for 43 years as the Smith County Farm Bureau office 
secretary and was a member of the Kensington Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mildred. 
 Marolyn is survived by her daughter Ladonna (Michael) Weltmer of Smith
 Center; two grandsons, Philip (Jessica) Weltmer and Steven (Vanessa) 
Weltmer all of Smith Center; seven great-grandchildren, Kaden, Korey and
 Kaylee Weltmer and Tessa, Micah, Cora and Clara Weltmer all of Smith 
Center; twin sister, Carolyn (Harold) Daniels of Abilene, KS and 
youngest sister, Kathy (Richard) Lady of Independence, MO; two nieces, 
three nephews and their families along with other relatives and 
friends.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, September 4, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. 
Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, 8:00 a.m. until 
service time at the chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Marolyn L. 
Lytle Memorial fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Marolyn Lue (Davis) Lytle, 82, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Smith Center Heath &amp; Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Marolyn and her identical twin sister Carolyn Sue, were born June 30, 
1939, in Winfield, KS, the daughters of Gilbert Franklin and Mildred Una
 (Cowley) Davis.&nbsp; Two Years later their sister Kathlyn Lee joined them. 
 Marolyn's first home was in Rock, KS, where her father and uncle Rudy 
Davis operated a Grade A dairy south of Rock in Cowley County, KS.&nbsp; 
Marolyn attended grade school in Cambridge, KS, this was after Gilbert 
and Mildred moved their family to a farm outside of town.&nbsp; Marolyn and 
family then moved to Burden, KS where she graduated from Burden High 
School, class of 1957. Being twins, Marolyn and Carolyn 
decided to have a double wedding ceremony and they both were married on 
October 6, 1957, in Burden, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp; Marolyn was later divorced, but was 
blessed with a daughter, Ladonna Michele from that marriage. 
 Marolyn worked for 43 years as the Smith County Farm Bureau office 
secretary and was a member of the Kensington Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Mildred. 
 Marolyn is survived by her daughter Ladonna (Michael) Weltmer of Smith
 Center; two grandsons, Philip (Jessica) Weltmer and Steven (Vanessa) 
Weltmer all of Smith Center; seven great-grandchildren, Kaden, Korey and
 Kaylee Weltmer and Tessa, Micah, Cora and Clara Weltmer all of Smith 
Center; twin sister, Carolyn (Harold) Daniels of Abilene, KS and 
youngest sister, Kathy (Richard) Lady of Independence, MO; two nieces, 
three nephews and their families along with other relatives and 
friends.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, September 4, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. 
Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021, 8:00 a.m. until 
service time at the chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Marolyn L. 
Lytle Memorial fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Marolyn L. Lytle

Ralph Paul Melenson was born on March 14, 1940, in Grandview, Missouri, the seventh of eight children born to Oliver and Dorothea Elmer Melenson. Ralph passed away July 5, 2021, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. His parents, grandparents, six brothers, and one sister predeceased him.

At a young age, Ralph followed his older brothers in becoming a caddy at Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City. It was there that he developed a love of, and passion for, golf. He soon began participating in junior golf events in the area, and he was a frequent winner. His skill and talent continued into adulthood until his health began to decline.

Ralph was an assistant golf pro in Silver Spring, Maryland, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Most of his military tour was spent in Korea until, because of illness, he returned to the mainland and was admitted to Walter Reed Military Hospital in Washington, DC to recuperate.&nbsp;

After being honorably discharged, he returned to Missouri. Subsequently, he moved to Kansas City and was employed by A&amp;P Grocers and St. Luke’s Hospital. In addition to this work, he also was co-owner of Melenson Landscaping.

Ralph was a perfectionist as well as a man of integrity, trust, determination, and perseverance. Most important to him was his Catholic faith.

In 2000, he and his wife, Phyllis, née Rietcheck, moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, where they became members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Ralph attended daily Mass, and he became a sacristan in the parish, as well as a Eucharistic Adorer and a member of local Knights of Columbus Council 10208. Each year he worked tirelessly to ensure that the annual K of C charity golf tournament was successful.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was celebrated on July 12 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Fr. William Elser officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

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 </figure>Ralph Paul Melenson was born on March 14, 1940, in Grandview, Missouri, the seventh of eight children born to Oliver and Dorothea Elmer Melenson. Ralph passed away July 5, 2021, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. His parents, grandparents, six brothers, and one sister predeceased him.At a young age, Ralph followed his older brothers in becoming a caddy at Oakwood Country Club in Kansas City. It was there that he developed a love of, and passion for, golf. He soon began participating in junior golf events in the area, and he was a frequent winner. His skill and talent continued into adulthood until his health began to decline.Ralph was an assistant golf pro in Silver Spring, Maryland, when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. Most of his military tour was spent in Korea until, because of illness, he returned to the mainland and was admitted to Walter Reed Military Hospital in Washington, DC to recuperate.&nbsp;After being honorably discharged, he returned to Missouri. Subsequently, he moved to Kansas City and was employed by A&amp;P Grocers and St. Luke’s Hospital. In addition to this work, he also was co-owner of Melenson Landscaping.Ralph was a perfectionist as well as a man of integrity, trust, determination, and perseverance. Most important to him was his Catholic faith.In 2000, he and his wife, Phyllis, née Rietcheck, moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, where they became members of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Ralph attended daily Mass, and he became a sacristan in the parish, as well as a Eucharistic Adorer and a member of local Knights of Columbus Council 10208. Each year he worked tirelessly to ensure that the annual K of C charity golf tournament was successful.He is survived by his wife of thirty-six years, many cousins, nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass was celebrated on July 12 at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Fr. William Elser officiating. Interment will be at a later date.

Ralph Paul Melenson

Betsy Petersen, 64, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at the University of 
Kansas, St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was born August 3, 
1957, in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Richard E. “Gene” and Kay M.
 (Hunt) Thompson. 
 Betsy has lived most of her life in Garden City. She attended 
Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School in 1975. 
 Betsy later attended and graduated from Garden City Community College 
before earning a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Education 
from Fort Hays State University. Betsy started her teaching career in 
1996 at Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center, teaching 5th and 6th 
grade. Betsy and her husband Drew later started Graph Ink which they 
currently own and operate. Betsy retired from teaching in 2019. 
Shortly after her retirement, Betsy and Drew moved to Abilene, Kansas 
and have lived in Abilene since. 
 Betsy is a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Abilene, Kansas,
 St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City, ESA, and she served as a 
Girl Scout Leader at St. Dominic’s for 11 years. 
 On May 23, 1975, she married Drew Petersen in Garden City. He 
survives. Other survivors include four children Addie (Spencer) Taylor 
of Lenexa, Kansas, Brooke (Joseph) Humphreys of Garden City, Kansas, 
Caitlin (Michael) LaMarr of Topeka, Kansas, and Soren (Kaytie) Petersen 
of Gardner, Kansas; three sisters Keianna Thompson of Allen, Kansas, 
Nancy Winsky of Admire, Kansas, and Charolette Lowder of Miller, Kansas;
 and 8 Grandchildren Jordan Humphreys, Koston Humphreys, Drew Humphreys,
 Jaqueline LaMarr, Lily LaMarr, Eleanor LaMarr, Harrison Petersen, &amp;
 Madelynn Petersen. Betsy is preceded in death by her parents and a 
Granddaughter Annie Lenore Taylor. 
 A Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 
at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass will be 
held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021 also at St. Dominic 
Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. The Funeral 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook Page. A private family interment will take place at a later 
date. Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City and the family will be at the 
funeral home to visit with friends. In lieu of flowers, the family 
request memorials given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in 
care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Betsy Petersen, 64, died Friday, August 27, 2021, at the University of 
Kansas, St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was born August 3, 
1957, in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Richard E. “Gene” and Kay M.
 (Hunt) Thompson. 
 Betsy has lived most of her life in Garden City. She attended 
Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School in 1975. 
 Betsy later attended and graduated from Garden City Community College 
before earning a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Education 
from Fort Hays State University. Betsy started her teaching career in 
1996 at Charles O. Stones Intermediate Center, teaching 5th and 6th 
grade. Betsy and her husband Drew later started Graph Ink which they 
currently own and operate. Betsy retired from teaching in 2019. 
Shortly after her retirement, Betsy and Drew moved to Abilene, Kansas 
and have lived in Abilene since. 
 Betsy is a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in Abilene, Kansas,
 St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City, ESA, and she served as a 
Girl Scout Leader at St. Dominic’s for 11 years. 
 On May 23, 1975, she married Drew Petersen in Garden City. He 
survives. Other survivors include four children Addie (Spencer) Taylor 
of Lenexa, Kansas, Brooke (Joseph) Humphreys of Garden City, Kansas, 
Caitlin (Michael) LaMarr of Topeka, Kansas, and Soren (Kaytie) Petersen 
of Gardner, Kansas; three sisters Keianna Thompson of Allen, Kansas, 
Nancy Winsky of Admire, Kansas, and Charolette Lowder of Miller, Kansas;
 and 8 Grandchildren Jordan Humphreys, Koston Humphreys, Drew Humphreys,
 Jaqueline LaMarr, Lily LaMarr, Eleanor LaMarr, Harrison Petersen, &amp;
 Madelynn Petersen. Betsy is preceded in death by her parents and a 
Granddaughter Annie Lenore Taylor. 
 A Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 
at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass will be 
held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 2, 2021 also at St. Dominic 
Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. The Funeral 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook Page. A private family interment will take place at a later 
date. Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City and the family will be at the 
funeral home to visit with friends. In lieu of flowers, the family 
request memorials given to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in 
care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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