Terrance Russell Gabel, age 85, died on September 8, 2021, at Cedar 
Village in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born in Ness City on July 11, 1936,&nbsp; the son of Michael and Clair (Meis) Gabel.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021, 11:00 
a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may 
be given to the Sacred Heart School or the Ness City Leisure Years.&nbsp; 

Terrance Russell Gabel, age 85, died on September 8, 2021, at Cedar 
Village in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born in Ness City on July 11, 1936,&nbsp; the son of Michael and Clair (Meis) Gabel.A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021, 11:00 
a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may 
be given to the Sacred Heart School or the Ness City Leisure Years.&nbsp;

Terrance Russell Gabel

Mary "Mitzi" Desmarteau, 82, wife, mother, and Master Gem Appraiser, passed away September 8, 2021, in Wichita, KS. The
 Rosary will be on Monday, September 13 at 5:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be
 at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 14, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
 Church, 1321 N. Stratford Ln, Wichita, KS. Mitzi is preceded in 
death by her husband, Duane; her sisters, Barb, Peggy, and Jane. She is 
survived by her brother, Tim; and four sons, Mike, Mark (Dee), Monte, 
and Marty (Judy); as well as four grandchildren, Jason, Jordon, Beau, 
Michelle; and one great-grandson, Adam; as well as her beloved pet, Zoe. Mitzi
 grew up in Hays, Kansas, and loved her daily trips to the library a 
short walk from their home. She attended St. Anthony Parish Girls High 
Catholic School. Swimming was a favorite activity along with reading. 
Mitzi graduated in 1957 and was married to Duane from Damar, Kansas in 
1958. The couple moved to Wichita where they started a family and Mitzi attended Sacred Heart College. Mitzi
 had always loved precious gemstones and began to study them as a hobby.
 She worked at Wetzel's in downtown Wichita and while there started the 
Gem Institute of America's Appraisers course. Under the America Society 
of Appraisers, she tested for, and received her Master Gem Appraisers 
certification. Mitzi continued to work at Wetzel's, and at Barriers 
Jewelry in East Wichita. Mitzi, while somewhat claustrophobic, 
stirred up her courage to venture down into diamond Mines while 
traveling in Africa to see the stones at their point of origin. She 
traveled to numerous countries both in the jewelry business and as an 
energetic tourist. Though she was traveling around the world on a 
regular basis, Mitzi never adopted the "travel light" mentality. While 
traveling in Asia with Mike visiting palaces and temples sites in 
Thailand, it took two grown men to move her suitcase. When Mitzi stepped
 up and moved the case herself with one hand, the men were both shocked,
 and amazed. When they learned she was a tender 68 they were speechless.
 Mitzi was a constant and positive force in all her families' 
endeavors and adventures, supporting numerous local and national 
charities, as well as those overseas. She assisted the widows and 
orphans in both Afghanistan and Iraq, to include the shipment of 
clothing, food, and toys to those devastated families by personally 
rounding up an assistance posse obtaining and shipping those items in 
volume. A fierce patriot she loved her country and community and took 
many people under her wing who were immigrants to the country, or the 
state. Many Christmas Eves saw visitors to her home she had never seen 
before, people who had been brought to her home by sons who found a soul
 in need at that time of the year. All were treated warmly as family on 
the spot by Mitzi, who seemed to grow her friends and family a bit more 
with each passing season. In lieu of flowers the family would like 
donations to be made to the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center, 2220 
E. 21 St N, Wichita, KS, 67214 (316-684-7373). Please check their 
website for easy donation access, https://www.funlearn.org/.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary "Mitzi" Desmarteau, 82, wife, mother, and Master Gem Appraiser, passed away September 8, 2021, in Wichita, KS. The
 Rosary will be on Monday, September 13 at 5:30 pm. Funeral Mass will be
 at 11:00 am, Tuesday, September 14, both at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic
 Church, 1321 N. Stratford Ln, Wichita, KS. Mitzi is preceded in 
death by her husband, Duane; her sisters, Barb, Peggy, and Jane. She is 
survived by her brother, Tim; and four sons, Mike, Mark (Dee), Monte, 
and Marty (Judy); as well as four grandchildren, Jason, Jordon, Beau, 
Michelle; and one great-grandson, Adam; as well as her beloved pet, Zoe. Mitzi
 grew up in Hays, Kansas, and loved her daily trips to the library a 
short walk from their home. She attended St. Anthony Parish Girls High 
Catholic School. Swimming was a favorite activity along with reading. 
Mitzi graduated in 1957 and was married to Duane from Damar, Kansas in 
1958. The couple moved to Wichita where they started a family and Mitzi attended Sacred Heart College. Mitzi
 had always loved precious gemstones and began to study them as a hobby.
 She worked at Wetzel's in downtown Wichita and while there started the 
Gem Institute of America's Appraisers course. Under the America Society 
of Appraisers, she tested for, and received her Master Gem Appraisers 
certification. Mitzi continued to work at Wetzel's, and at Barriers 
Jewelry in East Wichita. Mitzi, while somewhat claustrophobic, 
stirred up her courage to venture down into diamond Mines while 
traveling in Africa to see the stones at their point of origin. She 
traveled to numerous countries both in the jewelry business and as an 
energetic tourist. Though she was traveling around the world on a 
regular basis, Mitzi never adopted the "travel light" mentality. While 
traveling in Asia with Mike visiting palaces and temples sites in 
Thailand, it took two grown men to move her suitcase. When Mitzi stepped
 up and moved the case herself with one hand, the men were both shocked,
 and amazed. When they learned she was a tender 68 they were speechless.
 Mitzi was a constant and positive force in all her families' 
endeavors and adventures, supporting numerous local and national 
charities, as well as those overseas. She assisted the widows and 
orphans in both Afghanistan and Iraq, to include the shipment of 
clothing, food, and toys to those devastated families by personally 
rounding up an assistance posse obtaining and shipping those items in 
volume. A fierce patriot she loved her country and community and took 
many people under her wing who were immigrants to the country, or the 
state. Many Christmas Eves saw visitors to her home she had never seen 
before, people who had been brought to her home by sons who found a soul
 in need at that time of the year. All were treated warmly as family on 
the spot by Mitzi, who seemed to grow her friends and family a bit more 
with each passing season. In lieu of flowers the family would like 
donations to be made to the Phillips Fundamental Learning Center, 2220 
E. 21 St N, Wichita, KS, 67214 (316-684-7373). Please check their 
website for easy donation access, https://www.funlearn.org/.&nbsp;

Mary 'Mitzi' Desmarteau

Ora Louise Meyer, 93, passed away September 11, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born April 30, 1928, in Larned, the daughter of Francis A. and
 Mary C. Bowman Rolo.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a housewife and
 Nurse Aide for Parkview Manor and St. Joseph Hospital.

She was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre.

On October 7, 1947, she married Dale Francis Meyer in Belpre.&nbsp; He passed away March 9, 2004.

Survivors include: four sons, Dennis Meyer, Amarillo, TX, Edward 
Meyer, Larned, Mark Meyer, Halstead, KS, Kelly Meyer, Larned, KS; six 
daughters, Ann Marie Grizzell, Macksville, KS, Teresa Martin, Larned, 
KS, Rebecca Sack, Rye, CO, Kathy Hogan, Andover, KS, Tracy Deighton, St.
 John, KS, Jeanne Quinn, Theodosia, MO; three brothers, Barry Rolo, 
Lubbock, TX, Arthur Rolo, Plainville, KS, and Larry Rolo, Colorado City,
 TX; 43 grandchildren, 104 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Patrick Meyer; five 
brothers, Allen, Kenneth, Keith, Wilbur and Bryce Rolo; a sister, Mary 
Ann Rolo; two grandsons, Ryan Deighton and Brandon Hammeke and a great 
grandson, Johnathan Hopkins.

A Funeral Mass for family only will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic
 Church, Belpre, with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, with a public rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Burial will be in 
the Belpre Catholic Cemetery, Belpre.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at Dominican Sisters of 
Great Bend or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ora Louise Meyer, 93, passed away September 11, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned.She was born April 30, 1928, in Larned, the daughter of Francis A. and
 Mary C. Bowman Rolo.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a housewife and
 Nurse Aide for Parkview Manor and St. Joseph Hospital.She was a member of the St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre.On October 7, 1947, she married Dale Francis Meyer in Belpre.&nbsp; He passed away March 9, 2004.Survivors include: four sons, Dennis Meyer, Amarillo, TX, Edward 
Meyer, Larned, Mark Meyer, Halstead, KS, Kelly Meyer, Larned, KS; six 
daughters, Ann Marie Grizzell, Macksville, KS, Teresa Martin, Larned, 
KS, Rebecca Sack, Rye, CO, Kathy Hogan, Andover, KS, Tracy Deighton, St.
 John, KS, Jeanne Quinn, Theodosia, MO; three brothers, Barry Rolo, 
Lubbock, TX, Arthur Rolo, Plainville, KS, and Larry Rolo, Colorado City,
 TX; 43 grandchildren, 104 great grandchildren, and 9 great-great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Patrick Meyer; five 
brothers, Allen, Kenneth, Keith, Wilbur and Bryce Rolo; a sister, Mary 
Ann Rolo; two grandsons, Ryan Deighton and Brandon Hammeke and a great 
grandson, Johnathan Hopkins.A Funeral Mass for family only will be held at St. Bernard’s Catholic
 Church, Belpre, with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, with a public rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Burial will be in 
the Belpre Catholic Cemetery, Belpre.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at Dominican Sisters of 
Great Bend or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Ora Louise Meyer

Lawrence Wayne Butler, was a very proud son of Lawrence and Doris 
(Motsinger) Butler/Wenger, and was blessed for having them as parents.&nbsp; 
He was born March 20, 1958 in Princeton, Missouri.&nbsp; He passed away on 
September 9, 2021 at St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, Colorado at
 the age of 63.&nbsp; He also loved being a husband, father, grandfather, 
brother, uncle, cousin and friend.

Lawrence, or Wayne as most of his family and friends knew him, was 
born in Princeton, Missouri, and at a young age, he and his family moved
 and settled in Kansas.&nbsp; He attended Goodland and Ellsworth Schools.&nbsp; On
 September 30, 1977, he was united in marriage to Teresa Lee Brown, the 
love of his life in Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union, Wayne and Teresa 
were blessed with two boys, Kevin and Kurtis, and he was always proud of
 them.

Wayne love to farm and ranch and he worked in the oil fields.&nbsp; He 
volunteered for the United States Army and loved serving his country.&nbsp; 
Following his time in the Army, he moved his family to Colorado where he
 worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons until his retirement.&nbsp; He 
loved to spend time with his family and friends.&nbsp; He loved hunting, 
fishing and any reason to get out into God’s great outdoors, this was 
truly his playground.&nbsp; He loved his mules dearly and will miss the many 
miles traveled with his family and friends while trail riding, and yes 
of course, the great hunting stories.

Wayne was a busy man volunteering as a wrestling coach, and 
firefighter in Holyrood, Kansas.&nbsp; Then again in Fountain, Colorado, 
volunteering his time as a State Certified Firefighter II, EMT and 
Advance Cardiac Life Support.&nbsp; He loved and felt really good about 
helping others in need.

Proceeding him in death were his parents, three brothers; Orval, Gary
 Dale and Fred, and two sisters; Patty Graff and Carol Hernandez.&nbsp;

He is survived by his two sons; Kevin Butler (Patricia) of Penrose, 
Colorado and Kurtis Butler of Wichita, KS; Teresa Lee Butler/Harvey of 
Wichita, Kansas, a grandson Codi A. Butler, two granddaughters Danielle 
and Yadisernia and Ciara Butler; one brother Dee Wenger of Lincoln, 
Kansas, three sisters; Judy Herwig (Jim) of Kingsville, Texas, Kay 
Blackmore of Pueblo, Colorado and Dalinda Hernandez (Mike) of Ulysses, 
Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Lawrence Wayne Butler, was a very proud son of Lawrence and Doris 
(Motsinger) Butler/Wenger, and was blessed for having them as parents.&nbsp; 
He was born March 20, 1958 in Princeton, Missouri.&nbsp; He passed away on 
September 9, 2021 at St. Thomas More Hospital in Canon City, Colorado at
 the age of 63.&nbsp; He also loved being a husband, father, grandfather, 
brother, uncle, cousin and friend.Lawrence, or Wayne as most of his family and friends knew him, was 
born in Princeton, Missouri, and at a young age, he and his family moved
 and settled in Kansas.&nbsp; He attended Goodland and Ellsworth Schools.&nbsp; On
 September 30, 1977, he was united in marriage to Teresa Lee Brown, the 
love of his life in Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union, Wayne and Teresa 
were blessed with two boys, Kevin and Kurtis, and he was always proud of
 them.Wayne love to farm and ranch and he worked in the oil fields.&nbsp; He 
volunteered for the United States Army and loved serving his country.&nbsp; 
Following his time in the Army, he moved his family to Colorado where he
 worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons until his retirement.&nbsp; He 
loved to spend time with his family and friends.&nbsp; He loved hunting, 
fishing and any reason to get out into God’s great outdoors, this was 
truly his playground.&nbsp; He loved his mules dearly and will miss the many 
miles traveled with his family and friends while trail riding, and yes 
of course, the great hunting stories.Wayne was a busy man volunteering as a wrestling coach, and 
firefighter in Holyrood, Kansas.&nbsp; Then again in Fountain, Colorado, 
volunteering his time as a State Certified Firefighter II, EMT and 
Advance Cardiac Life Support.&nbsp; He loved and felt really good about 
helping others in need.Proceeding him in death were his parents, three brothers; Orval, Gary
 Dale and Fred, and two sisters; Patty Graff and Carol Hernandez.&nbsp;He is survived by his two sons; Kevin Butler (Patricia) of Penrose, 
Colorado and Kurtis Butler of Wichita, KS; Teresa Lee Butler/Harvey of 
Wichita, Kansas, a grandson Codi A. Butler, two granddaughters Danielle 
and Yadisernia and Ciara Butler; one brother Dee Wenger of Lincoln, 
Kansas, three sisters; Judy Herwig (Jim) of Kingsville, Texas, Kay 
Blackmore of Pueblo, Colorado and Dalinda Hernandez (Mike) of Ulysses, 
Kansas.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Wayne-Butler">HERE</a> for service details.

Wayne Butler

Thomas "Tom" Dinkel, age 51, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on September 2, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on March 18, 1970, to Jack and Marian Rose (Sigler) Dinkel.&nbsp; He was a 1988 graduate of Washington High School and graduated with honors from the University of Kansas in 1992, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.

Tom was the owner and CEO of Loud and Clear Custom Car Audio in Kansas City, Kansas for over 30 years.&nbsp; In his free time he enjoyed model trains but his true passion was education.&nbsp; He considered being a mentor and educator one of his most important roles in life, second only to being a father.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his family.

He is survived by his father, Jack of Kansas City, Missouri; his children, Thomas Levi Wayne Dinkel and Lily Rose Marie Dinkel; and a host of friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Rose Dinkel on December 8, 1976; his brother, John Wayne Dinkel on June 9, 2009; and his grandparents, Richard C. and Louise (Kuhn) Dinkel; and Myron and Cecilia (Baska) Sigler.

A Prayer Vigil will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. at Christ the King Catholic Parish, 3024 N 53rd St., Kansas City, KS with a visitation held immediately following from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at the Church.

Memorial contributions suggested to the Dinkel family, made payable to: Tom Dinkel; or Christ the King Catholic Parish; or The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

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

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

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 </figure>Thomas "Tom" Dinkel, age 51, of Kansas City, Kansas passed away on September 2, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on March 18, 1970, to Jack and Marian Rose (Sigler) Dinkel.&nbsp; He was a 1988 graduate of Washington High School and graduated with honors from the University of Kansas in 1992, earning a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Tom was the owner and CEO of Loud and Clear Custom Car Audio in Kansas City, Kansas for over 30 years.&nbsp; In his free time he enjoyed model trains but his true passion was education.&nbsp; He considered being a mentor and educator one of his most important roles in life, second only to being a father.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his family. 
He is survived by his father, Jack of Kansas City, Missouri; his children, Thomas Levi Wayne Dinkel and Lily Rose Marie Dinkel; and a host of friends. 
Tom was preceded in death by his mother, Marian Rose Dinkel on December 8, 1976; his brother, John Wayne Dinkel on June 9, 2009; and his grandparents, Richard C. and Louise (Kuhn) Dinkel; and Myron and Cecilia (Baska) Sigler. 
A Prayer Vigil will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 5:30 P.M. at Christ the King Catholic Parish, 3024 N 53rd St., Kansas City, KS with a visitation held immediately following from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at the Church.Memorial contributions suggested to the Dinkel family, made payable to: Tom Dinkel; or Christ the King Catholic Parish; or The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.

Thomas 'Tom' Dinkel

Wilma Marie DeBeer, formerly of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away September 4, 2021.&nbsp;

She was born October 6, 1923, to William and Mattie Schreiber of Lost 
Springs, Kansas.&nbsp; When she was 7 years old, they moved to Sharon 
Springs, Kansas where she made her home until her husband, George, 
passed away.&nbsp; She then moved to Abilene, Kansas until her passing.&nbsp;

She is survived by her daughters, Linda Conlon of Abilene and Barbara
 Cook of Denver, CO; son, Earl (Karen) DeBeer of Salina, KS; grandson, 
Eric Conlon of Abilene; granddaughters, Amy (Bob) Fagnani of Denver, CO 
and Khris (Jared) Reynolds of Columbus, NE; great grandsons, Taylor 
McClure, Dylan McClure and Alex (Ayano) Montgomery; great 
granddaughters, Ashley (Brenden) Montgomery and Kaylen Reyes; and 3 
great great granddaughters and 2 great great grandsons.

She is preceded in death by her husband, George, 1 sister, 3 brothers, 1 nephew, a son-in-law and 2 sister-in-law.&nbsp;

Wilma was very loved and happiest when she was with her family or outside tending her flowers.&nbsp;

Memorials may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman 
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and 
online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Wilma-DeBeer">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Wilma Marie DeBeer, formerly of Sharon Springs, Kansas, passed away September 4, 2021.&nbsp;She was born October 6, 1923, to William and Mattie Schreiber of Lost 
Springs, Kansas.&nbsp; When she was 7 years old, they moved to Sharon 
Springs, Kansas where she made her home until her husband, George, 
passed away.&nbsp; She then moved to Abilene, Kansas until her passing.&nbsp;She is survived by her daughters, Linda Conlon of Abilene and Barbara
 Cook of Denver, CO; son, Earl (Karen) DeBeer of Salina, KS; grandson, 
Eric Conlon of Abilene; granddaughters, Amy (Bob) Fagnani of Denver, CO 
and Khris (Jared) Reynolds of Columbus, NE; great grandsons, Taylor 
McClure, Dylan McClure and Alex (Ayano) Montgomery; great 
granddaughters, Ashley (Brenden) Montgomery and Kaylen Reyes; and 3 
great great granddaughters and 2 great great grandsons.She is preceded in death by her husband, George, 1 sister, 3 brothers, 1 nephew, a son-in-law and 2 sister-in-law.&nbsp;Wilma was very loved and happiest when she was with her family or outside tending her flowers.&nbsp;Memorials may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman 
Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Information and 
online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Wilma-DeBeer">HERE</a> for service details.

Wilma Marie DeBeer

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

Memorials are suggested to the Graham County United Methodist Church, 
118 N 4th AVE, Hill City, KS   67642. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City,
 KS

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

Phyllis Madden

Joseph “Joe” Manning Burnham, 61, passed away September 9, 2021 at his home in Garfield.

He was born May 5, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Robert John Burnham Jr and Ann Barry Burnham.

An area resident since 1993, he moved from St. Louis, Missouri where 
he was a graduate of Oakville Senior High School. He worked in 
hospitality and was a member of the VFW Men’s Auxiliary. He was an avid 
collector of various things and enjoyed gardening and reading books.

Survivors include: eight siblings, Mary Ann Burnham, St. Louis, 
Missouri, Helen Skinner, Arizona, Danny Burnham, Graham, Texas, Susan 
Smith, Denton, Texas, Tommy Burnham, St. Louis, Missouri, Robert J. 
Burnham III, St. Louis, Missouri, Joan Dickerson, Chesterfield, 
Missouri, David Burnham, Ballwin, Missouri; niece and guardian Ann Marie
 Albright, Pacific, Missouri, and a host of other nieces, nephews, great
 nieces, great nephews, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his life partner, Theron Ware who passed December 14, 2008.

Joe will be laid to rest with his partner Theron Ware in the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas.

A celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September
 12, 2021 at the Breakroom Bar, 423 Broadway, Larned, Kansas 67550. A 
celebration of life in St. Louis, Missouri will be announced at a later 
date.

Arrangements with Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Joseph “Joe” Manning Burnham, 61, passed away September 9, 2021 at his home in Garfield.He was born May 5, 1960 in Wichita Falls, Texas, the son of Robert John Burnham Jr and Ann Barry Burnham.An area resident since 1993, he moved from St. Louis, Missouri where 
he was a graduate of Oakville Senior High School. He worked in 
hospitality and was a member of the VFW Men’s Auxiliary. He was an avid 
collector of various things and enjoyed gardening and reading books.Survivors include: eight siblings, Mary Ann Burnham, St. Louis, 
Missouri, Helen Skinner, Arizona, Danny Burnham, Graham, Texas, Susan 
Smith, Denton, Texas, Tommy Burnham, St. Louis, Missouri, Robert J. 
Burnham III, St. Louis, Missouri, Joan Dickerson, Chesterfield, 
Missouri, David Burnham, Ballwin, Missouri; niece and guardian Ann Marie
 Albright, Pacific, Missouri, and a host of other nieces, nephews, great
 nieces, great nephews, and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, and his life partner, Theron Ware who passed December 14, 2008.Joe will be laid to rest with his partner Theron Ware in the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas.A celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September
 12, 2021 at the Breakroom Bar, 423 Broadway, Larned, Kansas 67550. A 
celebration of life in St. Louis, Missouri will be announced at a later 
date.Arrangements with Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Joseph 'Joe' Manning Burnham

Evelyn Engleman, age 95, of Graham 
County, Kansas, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Via Christi Village -
 Hays.&nbsp; 

Graveside services will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM
 in the Penokee Cemetery - Penokee, KS.&nbsp; A complete obituary is pending.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Evelyn Engleman, age 95, of Graham 
County, Kansas, died Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Via Christi Village -
 Hays.&nbsp; Graveside services will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 1:00 PM
 in the Penokee Cemetery - Penokee, KS.&nbsp; A complete obituary is pending.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may 
be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Evelyn Engleman

Darrell Lynn Ambrosier, 71, of Almena, KS passed away on September 8, 2021, surrounded by family. Darrell was born on August 18, 1950 in Hill City, KS to Alva and Doris Ambrosier.&nbsp; Darrell was drafted into the army to serve a peacekeeping mission in South Korea. After serving in the army, Darrell worked as a lifetime farmer. Darrell is survived by his children Rick (Denise) Ambrosier, of Abilene, KS, Shelly (Mickey) Davis, of Salina, KS, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.&nbsp; Darrell is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Ambrosier, parents, Alva and Doris (Hendershot) Ambrosier, five brothers and two sisters. When Darrell wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He touched many lives with his generosity. Private family services with Military Honors will be held at the Kansas State Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Columbarium Wall at the Cemetery. No memorials or flowers are requested. A celebration of life will be determined at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Darrell Lynn Ambrosier, 71, of Almena, KS passed away on September 8, 2021, surrounded by family. Darrell was born on August 18, 1950 in Hill City, KS to Alva and Doris Ambrosier.&nbsp; Darrell was drafted into the army to serve a peacekeeping mission in South Korea. After serving in the army, Darrell worked as a lifetime farmer. Darrell is survived by his children Rick (Denise) Ambrosier, of Abilene, KS, Shelly (Mickey) Davis, of Salina, KS, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.&nbsp; Darrell is preceded in death by his wife, Pat Ambrosier, parents, Alva and Doris (Hendershot) Ambrosier, five brothers and two sisters. When Darrell wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time with his family and traveling. He was always there to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He touched many lives with his generosity. Private family services with Military Honors will be held at the Kansas State Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Columbarium Wall at the Cemetery. No memorials or flowers are requested. A celebration of life will be determined at a later date. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Darrell Lynn Ambrosier

Lita Jeannine (Scoby) Pfeifer, age 87, died November 20, 2019, and DeAun Michelle “Buffy” Pfeifer, age 48 died April 2, 2020.&nbsp;

Please join us as we are finally able to gather and celebrate the lives of our mother, Lita and our youngest sister, DeAun.

A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street, Hays, Kansas with Father Rich Daise officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas immediately following. &nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held at Gella’s Diner/LB. Brewing Co., 117 East 11th Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; The family invites you to stop by any time between 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon.

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

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

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 </figure>Lita Jeannine (Scoby) Pfeifer, age 87, died November 20, 2019, and DeAun Michelle “Buffy” Pfeifer, age 48 died April 2, 2020.&nbsp;Please join us as we are finally able to gather and celebrate the lives of our mother, Lita and our youngest sister, DeAun.A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, September 18, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 West 13th Street, Hays, Kansas with Father Rich Daise officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas immediately following. &nbsp;A celebration of life will be held at Gella’s Diner/LB. Brewing Co., 117 East 11th Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; The family invites you to stop by any time between 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Saturday afternoon.Services and entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at the guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Lita Pfeifer and DeAun 'Buffy' Pfeifer

October 6, 1923 ~ September 4, 2021

An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Wilma Marie (Schreiber) DeBeer

August 29,1923 – August 12, 2021

Margaret was 97 years old when she died and is preceded in death by 
her husband of 69 years, Delphas Eugene Mehlinger. She was preceded in 
death by siblings Harry Dean Richardson, William Orville Richardson, 
Harry Dale Richardson and Nadine Richardson Parker. Survivors include 
daughters Mary Mehlinger Power and Susan Mehlinger Riordan, son William 
Eugene Mehlinger and wife Karen Vitkus Mehlinger, and son Richard Fred 
Mehlinger and wife Judith Leah Mehlinger. She is survived as well by 13
 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
 Born on August 29, 1923, in a one room farm house near Hoxie, Kansas,
 Margaret was one of five surviving children of Harry Orville and 
Gertrude Gill Richardson. At a time when it was rare for women to 
attend college, Margaret did just that, graduating from Kansas State 
University in 1947, persevering after interruptions caused by the advent
 of World War II and a period of time spent in Hoxie to help her family 
care for her ailing younger sister.
 Education would always play a major role in Margaret’s life. In the
 1960s, she attended the University of South Florida to earn her Florida
 teaching certificate. She went on to pursue her love of education by 
teaching elementary school in Florida and science at Berkmar High School
 in Gwinnett County, Georgia where she was named Teacher of the Year.
 Margaret loved God, family, country, bridge, music, sewing, creative
 arts, baking, cooking, reading, education and, most especially, giving 
back to those less fortunate. Those who knew Margaret knew that she was
 a lifelong learner, a stack of books from the local library always in 
sight beside her favorite chair. She was also an accomplished pianist, 
often entertaining appreciative family and friends. Her family will 
always remember her for her love, wit and determination. The 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember how Nama spoiled 
them on their visits with her cookies, buttery toast, cinnamon rolls, 
and her famous scrabble.
 The farm and her family home in Kansas always held a prominent place
 in Margaret’s heart and thoughts, among many fond memories of the 
places where Margaret and Delphas raised their four children. Kansas 
homes included Marion and Hoxie. As the children were growing up, the 
family was carried to Topeka, Kansas; Saint Peter, Minnesota; 
Brooksville and Balm, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. As Bill, Richard, 
Sue and Mary moved on with their own adult lives, the loving couple 
retired in Louisburg, North Carolina to an active life which encompassed
 special friendships, abundant golf and their commitment to Care and 
Share, a church-based community service to the poor which grew into an 
expansive lifeline for the needy of the area. From there, they moved to
 Alpharetta, Georgia to be amongst family, enjoying their home in the 
North Farm community.
 After the passing of her husband, Margaret moved to 
Brookdale/Chambrel, a senior complex, where she continued to excel in 
bridge, dominoes and, as always, reading. She remained a dedicated 
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother until her passing. Margaret 
leaves behind a treasure of beautiful memories, and will be deeply and 
forever missed by her friends and family.
 A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 7th, at 2:00 PM, 
Northbrook United Methodist Church, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 
Georgia 30075 – Reception Immediately Following.
 Internment will be in Hoxie, Kansas on September 11th at 11:00 AM.

August 29,1923 – August 12, 2021Margaret was 97 years old when she died and is preceded in death by 
her husband of 69 years, Delphas Eugene Mehlinger. She was preceded in 
death by siblings Harry Dean Richardson, William Orville Richardson, 
Harry Dale Richardson and Nadine Richardson Parker. Survivors include 
daughters Mary Mehlinger Power and Susan Mehlinger Riordan, son William 
Eugene Mehlinger and wife Karen Vitkus Mehlinger, and son Richard Fred 
Mehlinger and wife Judith Leah Mehlinger. She is survived as well by 13
 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
 Born on August 29, 1923, in a one room farm house near Hoxie, Kansas,
 Margaret was one of five surviving children of Harry Orville and 
Gertrude Gill Richardson. At a time when it was rare for women to 
attend college, Margaret did just that, graduating from Kansas State 
University in 1947, persevering after interruptions caused by the advent
 of World War II and a period of time spent in Hoxie to help her family 
care for her ailing younger sister.
 Education would always play a major role in Margaret’s life. In the
 1960s, she attended the University of South Florida to earn her Florida
 teaching certificate. She went on to pursue her love of education by 
teaching elementary school in Florida and science at Berkmar High School
 in Gwinnett County, Georgia where she was named Teacher of the Year.
 Margaret loved God, family, country, bridge, music, sewing, creative
 arts, baking, cooking, reading, education and, most especially, giving 
back to those less fortunate. Those who knew Margaret knew that she was
 a lifelong learner, a stack of books from the local library always in 
sight beside her favorite chair. She was also an accomplished pianist, 
often entertaining appreciative family and friends. Her family will 
always remember her for her love, wit and determination. The 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren will remember how Nama spoiled 
them on their visits with her cookies, buttery toast, cinnamon rolls, 
and her famous scrabble.
 The farm and her family home in Kansas always held a prominent place
 in Margaret’s heart and thoughts, among many fond memories of the 
places where Margaret and Delphas raised their four children. Kansas 
homes included Marion and Hoxie. As the children were growing up, the 
family was carried to Topeka, Kansas; Saint Peter, Minnesota; 
Brooksville and Balm, Florida; and Atlanta, Georgia. As Bill, Richard, 
Sue and Mary moved on with their own adult lives, the loving couple 
retired in Louisburg, North Carolina to an active life which encompassed
 special friendships, abundant golf and their commitment to Care and 
Share, a church-based community service to the poor which grew into an 
expansive lifeline for the needy of the area. From there, they moved to
 Alpharetta, Georgia to be amongst family, enjoying their home in the 
North Farm community.
 After the passing of her husband, Margaret moved to 
Brookdale/Chambrel, a senior complex, where she continued to excel in 
bridge, dominoes and, as always, reading. She remained a dedicated 
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother until her passing. Margaret 
leaves behind a treasure of beautiful memories, and will be deeply and 
forever missed by her friends and family.
 A memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 7th, at 2:00 PM, 
Northbrook United Methodist Church, 11225 Crabapple Road, Roswell, 
Georgia 30075 – Reception Immediately Following.
 Internment will be in Hoxie, Kansas on September 11th at 11:00 AM.

Margaret Ann (Richardson) Mehlinger

Mary “Jeannette” Kreie, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 
2021, at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on February 4, 
1929, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Claude D. &amp; Mary E. 
Holmes Owens.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since 2008 moving from 
Rye, Colorado, she was a bookkeeper and cashier.

She was a member of the First Christian Church in Garden City, Kansas, and the Scott City Quilt Guild.

On April 4, 1948, she married Frank A. Kreie Jr. in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on May 22, 2012, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Daughter - Sandra &amp; Stuart Cauthon of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Grandsons - Sean Collins of Garden City, Kansas 
and Shannon Collins of Scott City, Kansas, and Two Sisters - Janice 
Logan of Midland, Michigan, Judith Belknap of Garden City, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and One Brother - Bill Owens.

Private Family services will be held at a later date and time.

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 </figure>Mary “Jeannette” Kreie, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 
2021, at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on February 4, 
1929, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Claude D. &amp; Mary E. 
Holmes Owens.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas, since 2008 moving from 
Rye, Colorado, she was a bookkeeper and cashier.She was a member of the First Christian Church in Garden City, Kansas, and the Scott City Quilt Guild.On April 4, 1948, she married Frank A. Kreie Jr. in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on May 22, 2012, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her One Daughter - Sandra &amp; Stuart Cauthon of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Grandsons - Sean Collins of Garden City, Kansas 
and Shannon Collins of Scott City, Kansas, and Two Sisters - Janice 
Logan of Midland, Michigan, Judith Belknap of Garden City, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, and One Brother - Bill Owens.Private Family services will be held at a later date and time.There will be no calling times.

Mary 'Jeannette' Kreie

Billie Sue Allen Briscoe Budd Perry, 87, entered heaven on Sunday, 
September 5, 2021 at the Ranch House Nursing Home in Garden City, 
Kansas. Billie Sue was born October 6, 1933 in Flint, Texas to Sammuel 
Allen and Lora McKendrick. She resided in a variety of places which 
include Texas, New Mexico and Kansas. She married Willie E. Briscoe, 
Frank Budd, and her latest husband James G. Perry on August 27, 1971. 
 When Billie moved to Garden City, Kansas she worked as a 
housekeeper at the Hilton Inn and St. Catherine Hospital where she 
retired and later resided in Garden City. Billie was a member of the 
Second Baptist Church in Garden City. 
 Billie was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time
 with her family and friends. In her “younger days,” she loved 
gardening, cooking, reading, dancing, and fishing. As life slowed down,
 she enjoyed telling stories about her youth and watching old westerns. 
 She always loved tending to her plants, flowers, birds, goldfish, and 
dogs. 
 Survivors include her children Brenda Briscoe-Knight of 
Springfield, MO, Kenny and Andrea Briscoe of Garden City, KS, Larry and 
Lorelei Briscoe of Garden City, KS, Billie and Melinda Budd of Dighton, 
KS, Aaron and Debbie Budd-Cooper of Ponchatoula, LA, Kerry Budd of 
Springfield, MO, Lora Budd and Rodney Gray of Springfield, MO, Zinnia 
Budd-Carr of Springfield, MO, Michael and Jamie Perry of Forsyth, MO; a 
step-son Tyrone Perry of Oklahoma City, OK; a daughter-in-law Teresa 
Perry of Oklahoma City, OK; and one adopted son Bobby Jackson of 
Midland, TX. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren; 58 
great-grandchildren; and 4 great great-grandchildren. 
 Billie Sue is preceded in death by her husband James Perry; her 
daughter Barbara Sue Budd; granddaughter Tiana Budd; parents Sammuel 
Allen and Lora McKendrick; step-children Marvin Perry and Linda Perry; 
brothers JW Allen, Sammuel Allen, Richard Allen, and Kenneth McKendrick;
 and sisters Juanita Broughton and Maxine Redman. 
 We have lost the sweetest, most kindhearted and beautiful person we
 have ever known, but Heaven received a perfect angel. We grieve but 
Heaven celebrates. 
 A public and family viewing will be held on September 17, 2021 at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A 
private family graveside service will be held on September 18, 2021 at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. The family suggests memorials in 
Billie’s name to St. Catherine Hospice 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>Billie Sue Allen Briscoe Budd Perry, 87, entered heaven on Sunday, 
September 5, 2021 at the Ranch House Nursing Home in Garden City, 
Kansas. Billie Sue was born October 6, 1933 in Flint, Texas to Sammuel 
Allen and Lora McKendrick. She resided in a variety of places which 
include Texas, New Mexico and Kansas. She married Willie E. Briscoe, 
Frank Budd, and her latest husband James G. Perry on August 27, 1971. 
 When Billie moved to Garden City, Kansas she worked as a 
housekeeper at the Hilton Inn and St. Catherine Hospital where she 
retired and later resided in Garden City. Billie was a member of the 
Second Baptist Church in Garden City. 
 Billie was a devoted mother and grandmother who loved spending time
 with her family and friends. In her “younger days,” she loved 
gardening, cooking, reading, dancing, and fishing. As life slowed down,
 she enjoyed telling stories about her youth and watching old westerns. 
 She always loved tending to her plants, flowers, birds, goldfish, and 
dogs. 
 Survivors include her children Brenda Briscoe-Knight of 
Springfield, MO, Kenny and Andrea Briscoe of Garden City, KS, Larry and 
Lorelei Briscoe of Garden City, KS, Billie and Melinda Budd of Dighton, 
KS, Aaron and Debbie Budd-Cooper of Ponchatoula, LA, Kerry Budd of 
Springfield, MO, Lora Budd and Rodney Gray of Springfield, MO, Zinnia 
Budd-Carr of Springfield, MO, Michael and Jamie Perry of Forsyth, MO; a 
step-son Tyrone Perry of Oklahoma City, OK; a daughter-in-law Teresa 
Perry of Oklahoma City, OK; and one adopted son Bobby Jackson of 
Midland, TX. She is also survived by 31 grandchildren; 58 
great-grandchildren; and 4 great great-grandchildren. 
 Billie Sue is preceded in death by her husband James Perry; her 
daughter Barbara Sue Budd; granddaughter Tiana Budd; parents Sammuel 
Allen and Lora McKendrick; step-children Marvin Perry and Linda Perry; 
brothers JW Allen, Sammuel Allen, Richard Allen, and Kenneth McKendrick;
 and sisters Juanita Broughton and Maxine Redman. 
 We have lost the sweetest, most kindhearted and beautiful person we
 have ever known, but Heaven received a perfect angel. We grieve but 
Heaven celebrates. 
 A public and family viewing will be held on September 17, 2021 at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A 
private family graveside service will be held on September 18, 2021 at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. The family suggests memorials in 
Billie’s name to St. Catherine Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Billie Sue Perry

Martha E. Berry, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 
at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 10, 1933 in Scott City, the daughter of Elisha Marion and Nerva
 Ellen Garoutte Dean.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, her 
first job was a telephone switchboard operator, she was the owner and 
operator of Berry’s Lawnmower repair, she worked with her husband’s seed
 company, Sam Berry &amp; Associates.

She was a member of the Baptist faith, a 4-H leader, and was on the Zoning &amp; Planning Committee.

On October 16, 1953, she married Samuel G. Berry in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on September 16, 2012, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Sons - Harold &amp; Shannon Berry of Scott 
City, Kansas, Albert E. Berry of Scott City, Kansas, Three Daughters - 
Patricia &amp; Larry Snow of Pence, Kansas, Sondra Berry of Scott City, 
Kansas, Barbra Berry &amp; Tom Gibson of Scott City, Kansas, Twelve 
Grandchildren, Seventeen Great Grandchildren, Eight Great Great 
Grandchildren, and special Great Nephew Troy Ohnick.

She was preceded in death by her Husband, and One Granddaughter, One Grandson, One Great Grandson, Two Brothers, and One Sister.

Graveside Services will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott
 City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021, with Steve 
Payne, presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Martha Berry 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

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 </figure>Martha E. Berry, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 
at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
December 10, 1933 in Scott City, the daughter of Elisha Marion and Nerva
 Ellen Garoutte Dean.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, her 
first job was a telephone switchboard operator, she was the owner and 
operator of Berry’s Lawnmower repair, she worked with her husband’s seed
 company, Sam Berry &amp; Associates.She was a member of the Baptist faith, a 4-H leader, and was on the Zoning &amp; Planning Committee.On October 16, 1953, she married Samuel G. Berry in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on September 16, 2012, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her Two Sons - Harold &amp; Shannon Berry of Scott 
City, Kansas, Albert E. Berry of Scott City, Kansas, Three Daughters - 
Patricia &amp; Larry Snow of Pence, Kansas, Sondra Berry of Scott City, 
Kansas, Barbra Berry &amp; Tom Gibson of Scott City, Kansas, Twelve 
Grandchildren, Seventeen Great Grandchildren, Eight Great Great 
Grandchildren, and special Great Nephew Troy Ohnick.She was preceded in death by her Husband, and One Granddaughter, One Grandson, One Great Grandson, Two Brothers, and One Sister.Graveside Services will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott
 City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, September 14, 2021, with Steve 
Payne, presiding.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the Martha Berry 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

Martha E. Berry

Tony Alan Wolters, 55, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, 
September 5, 2021 at the Colby Medical Center of Colby, KS. &nbsp;He was born
 on October 5, 1965 in Smith Center, KS to John L. &amp; Arlene B. 
(Pletcher) Wolters of Portis, KS.

Tony grew up in&nbsp;Portis, KS. &nbsp;He graduated from Osborne High School in
 1984. &nbsp;Tony attended Fort Hays State College, and graduated from Beloit
 Vo-Tech.&nbsp;Tony has lived his whole life in the Portis/Osborne area.

Tony met and married Anita Seller in August of 1985 &amp;&nbsp;to this 
union 2 children were born. &nbsp;Tony enjoyed watching his children grow and
 attending their different sport events through school.

Tony has worked as a farmer/rancher all his working life.&nbsp; He was a 
faithful member of the Grace Brethren Church of Portis, KS all his life.
 &nbsp;Tony didn't know a stranger. &nbsp;He also was quite a shooting enthusiast 
&amp; participated in many local area shooting competitions. &nbsp;Cycling 
was another favorite activity Tony loved to do.

Tony was preceded in death by his father, John in 1989 and a brother, Christopher in 2008.

Tony is survived by his mother, Arlene of Portis, KS; wife, Anita of 
Osborne, KS; son: Miles (Jessica) of Salina, KS; daughter: Jeni (Josh) 
Farrell of Derby, KS; sister: Shari (Nate) Brown&nbsp;of Osborne, KS; 
brother: Curt (Joni) of Portis, KS; along with a host of other family 
and friends.

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

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 </figure>Tony Alan Wolters, 55, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, 
September 5, 2021 at the Colby Medical Center of Colby, KS. &nbsp;He was born
 on October 5, 1965 in Smith Center, KS to John L. &amp; Arlene B. 
(Pletcher) Wolters of Portis, KS.Tony grew up in&nbsp;Portis, KS. &nbsp;He graduated from Osborne High School in
 1984. &nbsp;Tony attended Fort Hays State College, and graduated from Beloit
 Vo-Tech.&nbsp;Tony has lived his whole life in the Portis/Osborne area.Tony met and married Anita Seller in August of 1985 &amp;&nbsp;to this 
union 2 children were born. &nbsp;Tony enjoyed watching his children grow and
 attending their different sport events through school.Tony has worked as a farmer/rancher all his working life.&nbsp; He was a 
faithful member of the Grace Brethren Church of Portis, KS all his life.
 &nbsp;Tony didn't know a stranger. &nbsp;He also was quite a shooting enthusiast 
&amp; participated in many local area shooting competitions. &nbsp;Cycling 
was another favorite activity Tony loved to do.Tony was preceded in death by his father, John in 1989 and a brother, Christopher in 2008.Tony is survived by his mother, Arlene of Portis, KS; wife, Anita of 
Osborne, KS; son: Miles (Jessica) of Salina, KS; daughter: Jeni (Josh) 
Farrell of Derby, KS; sister: Shari (Nate) Brown&nbsp;of Osborne, KS; 
brother: Curt (Joni) of Portis, KS; along with a host of other family 
and friends.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Tony-Wolters">HERE</a> for service details.

Tony Alan Wolters

John Winston Perkins, 79, died on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Garden 
Valley Retirement Village in Garden City. He was born on September 9, 
1941 at Leon, Oklahoma the son of Roy J. &amp; Agnes M. (Brueggemeyer) 
Perkins. He married Norma L. Weinett on June 18, 1961 at Booker, Texas. 
John graduated high school at Darrouzett, Texas and attended Business 
School in Amarillo. He moved to Garden City in 1974 and was the 
Vice-President and Supervisor for the Presto Convenience Stores in 
Southwest Kansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Holcomb. 
He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed fishing and camping. 
He is survived by his Wife- Norma Perkins, Daughter- Kambra &amp; Ron 
Becker of Holcomb, Son- Lance &amp; Amy Perkins of Garden City, 7 
Grandchildren- Lindsey Leiker of Holcomb, Megan Blake of Garden City, 
C.J. Perkins of Garden City, Darroch Perkins of Dighton, Sean Jones of 
Severance, Colorado, Matthew Jones of Dighton and Jaden Coleman of 
Dighton and 6 Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Daughter- Jayrene Coleman, 2 
Brothers- Harold Perkins and James Perkins and 1 Sister- Sue Jines. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at First Baptist Church in 
Holcomb with Rev Jon Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Valley View
 Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Friday 
at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Finney County 
Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be 
posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631217428551.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Winston Perkins, 79, died on Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Garden 
Valley Retirement Village in Garden City. He was born on September 9, 
1941 at Leon, Oklahoma the son of Roy J. &amp; Agnes M. (Brueggemeyer) 
Perkins. He married Norma L. Weinett on June 18, 1961 at Booker, Texas. 
John graduated high school at Darrouzett, Texas and attended Business 
School in Amarillo. He moved to Garden City in 1974 and was the 
Vice-President and Supervisor for the Presto Convenience Stores in 
Southwest Kansas. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Holcomb. 
He was an avid golfer and also enjoyed fishing and camping. 
He is survived by his Wife- Norma Perkins, Daughter- Kambra &amp; Ron 
Becker of Holcomb, Son- Lance &amp; Amy Perkins of Garden City, 7 
Grandchildren- Lindsey Leiker of Holcomb, Megan Blake of Garden City, 
C.J. Perkins of Garden City, Darroch Perkins of Dighton, Sean Jones of 
Severance, Colorado, Matthew Jones of Dighton and Jaden Coleman of 
Dighton and 6 Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Daughter- Jayrene Coleman, 2 
Brothers- Harold Perkins and James Perkins and 1 Sister- Sue Jines. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Saturday at First Baptist Church in 
Holcomb with Rev Jon Sanders officiating. Burial will be in Valley View
 Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Friday 
at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Finney County 
Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be 
posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

John Winston Perkins

Carol Lee (Carpenter) Cale, passed away at her home on Tuesday, 
September 7, 2021, at the age of 96. Carol was born February 12th, 1925 
in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas. She was the eleventh child 
born to John Lewis Carpenter and Florence Pearl Victoria Carpenter. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Vernon Cale, her parents, 
her 10 siblings, Bessie Mae “Peggy” (Carpenter) Kraft, Delbert 
Carpenter, Orville Carpenter, Lucille (Carpenter) Clark, Opal 
(Carpenter) Hunt, Laverne (Carpenter) Rutter, Wilbert Wilson “Billy” 
Carpenter, Virginia Carpenter, Ruby (Carpenter) Veach, John Lewis 
Carpenter and three of her children, Sue Carol (Cale) Siegfreid, Shelley
 Denese (Cale) Doggett and Corby Lewis Cale, along with two great 
grandchildren, Whit and Jude Hodes.

Carol is survived by her oldest and youngest children, Lon Patrick 
Cale and wife Nancy and Chet Allen Cale and wife Connie, fifteen 
grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren, Susannah (Cale) Weil
 and husband Jim Bob Weil with their four children Rowdy, Roan, Rhett 
and Reed, Niki Helfrich, Sarah (Siegfreid) Johnson and husband Dave 
Johnson with their two children Aubrey and Joshua, Laura (Siegfreid) 
Sengchan with husband Som Sengchan and their three children Somjai, 
Samuel and Solomon, Eliza (Cale) Hodes and husband Eric Hodes, Autumn 
Cale, Eric Siegfreid, Callie Cale and husband Gavin Rondeau and their 
three children Matilda, Henri and Arthur, Jeremy Cale, Audrey (Cale) 
Pool and husband Matt Pool and their four children, Simon, Bennett, Cora
 and Ruby Anne,&nbsp; J.P. Doggett and wife Adijatu with their child Melody, 
Cody Cale and wife Tammi Cale with children Sophia and Lincoln, Rebekah 
(Cale) Haines and three children, Tanner Cale, and Corbin Cale and one 
child.

Having been the youngest of eleven children Carol grew up on a farm 
surrounded by her siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews. As a young 
child she remembered coming down the stairs and seeing her new baby 
nephew Marvin that she thought was there just for her. This was the 
start of a lifelong passion for taking care of children which she 
continued with Marvin, her sister Ruby’s son, Gary Veach and of course 
her own five children and grandchildren who share happy memories of 
staying at grandma's house and not wanting to leave. This even continued
 with her great grandchildren, some of whom she watched extensively and 
all of whom she loved deeply.

After graduating from Florence High School in 1942, Carol moved to 
Wichita and lived with her two sisters, Laverne and Ruby.&nbsp; Once Carol 
turned 18 she started work at Boeing Aircraft where she was part of the 
crew that did the wiring for the B-29 airplanes.&nbsp; She was very proud of 
the fact that she was one of the last women to be let go after the war 
was over. She recalled when her crew helped push the last B-29 out to 
the tarmac.

After the war, Carol met the love of her life, Chester, while she was
 working in downtown Wichita at an automotive dealership and he was 
working as a construction superintendent.&nbsp; The two were married in 
1949.&nbsp; In 1951 they moved their small family consisting of son Patrick 
and baby daughter Sue to Great Bend to build the new high school. At the
 completion of this project the two of them decided Great Bend was the 
right place to raise a family. They added three more children to the 
family while starting a new construction company, creating a partnership
 with Hahner, Foreman and Cale, later becoming C.V.Cale, Inc. in the 
1970’s.&nbsp;

Carol, being the Chief Operating Officer on the home front allowed 
Chester the opportunity to spend the necessary time and energy away from
 home to build a successful construction firm.

Carol dealt with wild menagerie of animals, both warm blooded and 
cold blooded that son Pat would bring home.&nbsp; She made sure Sue got to 
all the sporting events and practices for cheerleading.&nbsp; She hauled 
Shelley and all her equestrian gear across Kansas and beyond to compete 
in horse shows.&nbsp; She became what we would call today a para professional
 in Corby’s early public-school classes in order to be sure he got the 
best help available.&nbsp; She fought for inclusion and mainstreaming long 
before they put a name on those ideas.&nbsp; And, for Chet she was quite 
simply his biggest fan and number one supporter in everything he did, no
 matter how crazy it was.

For her grandchildren and eventually her great grandchildren she was a
 haven from strict rules of home.&nbsp; Fun and Grandma were two words that 
always went together.&nbsp; She was always willing to “watch” one or all of 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren for an hour, a day, or a 
week.&nbsp; Nothing made her happier and no one ever made it look so easy.&nbsp;

Carol was the foundation upon which the lives of those previously 
mentioned have been built and the keystone that has supported the arch 
of this family.&nbsp; Through lessons learned from her we are all better 
prepared to be the same supports for ourselves and our own families.

If there is one message that she would want to leave to all her family it is, that she “Loves You, Always, All ways.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631217075039.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Carol Lee (Carpenter) Cale, passed away at her home on Tuesday, 
September 7, 2021, at the age of 96. Carol was born February 12th, 1925 
in Doyle Township, Marion County, Kansas. She was the eleventh child 
born to John Lewis Carpenter and Florence Pearl Victoria Carpenter. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Vernon Cale, her parents, 
her 10 siblings, Bessie Mae “Peggy” (Carpenter) Kraft, Delbert 
Carpenter, Orville Carpenter, Lucille (Carpenter) Clark, Opal 
(Carpenter) Hunt, Laverne (Carpenter) Rutter, Wilbert Wilson “Billy” 
Carpenter, Virginia Carpenter, Ruby (Carpenter) Veach, John Lewis 
Carpenter and three of her children, Sue Carol (Cale) Siegfreid, Shelley
 Denese (Cale) Doggett and Corby Lewis Cale, along with two great 
grandchildren, Whit and Jude Hodes.Carol is survived by her oldest and youngest children, Lon Patrick 
Cale and wife Nancy and Chet Allen Cale and wife Connie, fifteen 
grandchildren and twenty-three great grandchildren, Susannah (Cale) Weil
 and husband Jim Bob Weil with their four children Rowdy, Roan, Rhett 
and Reed, Niki Helfrich, Sarah (Siegfreid) Johnson and husband Dave 
Johnson with their two children Aubrey and Joshua, Laura (Siegfreid) 
Sengchan with husband Som Sengchan and their three children Somjai, 
Samuel and Solomon, Eliza (Cale) Hodes and husband Eric Hodes, Autumn 
Cale, Eric Siegfreid, Callie Cale and husband Gavin Rondeau and their 
three children Matilda, Henri and Arthur, Jeremy Cale, Audrey (Cale) 
Pool and husband Matt Pool and their four children, Simon, Bennett, Cora
 and Ruby Anne,&nbsp; J.P. Doggett and wife Adijatu with their child Melody, 
Cody Cale and wife Tammi Cale with children Sophia and Lincoln, Rebekah 
(Cale) Haines and three children, Tanner Cale, and Corbin Cale and one 
child.Having been the youngest of eleven children Carol grew up on a farm 
surrounded by her siblings, cousins, nieces and nephews. As a young 
child she remembered coming down the stairs and seeing her new baby 
nephew Marvin that she thought was there just for her. This was the 
start of a lifelong passion for taking care of children which she 
continued with Marvin, her sister Ruby’s son, Gary Veach and of course 
her own five children and grandchildren who share happy memories of 
staying at grandma's house and not wanting to leave. This even continued
 with her great grandchildren, some of whom she watched extensively and 
all of whom she loved deeply.After graduating from Florence High School in 1942, Carol moved to 
Wichita and lived with her two sisters, Laverne and Ruby.&nbsp; Once Carol 
turned 18 she started work at Boeing Aircraft where she was part of the 
crew that did the wiring for the B-29 airplanes.&nbsp; She was very proud of 
the fact that she was one of the last women to be let go after the war 
was over. She recalled when her crew helped push the last B-29 out to 
the tarmac.After the war, Carol met the love of her life, Chester, while she was
 working in downtown Wichita at an automotive dealership and he was 
working as a construction superintendent.&nbsp; The two were married in 
1949.&nbsp; In 1951 they moved their small family consisting of son Patrick 
and baby daughter Sue to Great Bend to build the new high school. At the
 completion of this project the two of them decided Great Bend was the 
right place to raise a family. They added three more children to the 
family while starting a new construction company, creating a partnership
 with Hahner, Foreman and Cale, later becoming C.V.Cale, Inc. in the 
1970’s.&nbsp;Carol, being the Chief Operating Officer on the home front allowed 
Chester the opportunity to spend the necessary time and energy away from
 home to build a successful construction firm.Carol dealt with wild menagerie of animals, both warm blooded and 
cold blooded that son Pat would bring home.&nbsp; She made sure Sue got to 
all the sporting events and practices for cheerleading.&nbsp; She hauled 
Shelley and all her equestrian gear across Kansas and beyond to compete 
in horse shows.&nbsp; She became what we would call today a para professional
 in Corby’s early public-school classes in order to be sure he got the 
best help available.&nbsp; She fought for inclusion and mainstreaming long 
before they put a name on those ideas.&nbsp; And, for Chet she was quite 
simply his biggest fan and number one supporter in everything he did, no
 matter how crazy it was.For her grandchildren and eventually her great grandchildren she was a
 haven from strict rules of home.&nbsp; Fun and Grandma were two words that 
always went together.&nbsp; She was always willing to “watch” one or all of 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren for an hour, a day, or a 
week.&nbsp; Nothing made her happier and no one ever made it look so easy.&nbsp;Carol was the foundation upon which the lives of those previously 
mentioned have been built and the keystone that has supported the arch 
of this family.&nbsp; Through lessons learned from her we are all better 
prepared to be the same supports for ourselves and our own families.If there is one message that she would want to leave to all her family it is, that she “Loves You, Always, All ways.”

Carol Lee Cale

Dale Ray Barta passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Storemont 
Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 80. He was born on April 
28, 1941, to Earnest and Francis (Mattas) Barta in Ellsworth, Kansas. He
 was united in marriage to Diane Elizabeth (DuVal) Barta on May 16, 
1976, in California.
 Dale grew up in Ellsworth County and graduated from Hollyrood High 
School in 1956. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State and earned
 an associates degree. After college he worked for several companies 
including Sante Fe Railroad, St. Francis Academy, Folk Oil Well and 
Lease and even assisted Larry at Foster Mortuary for several years, all 
to support his love of farming which he did until he wasn’t physically 
able to anymore. He did continue his love of farming by living 
vicariously through the game “Farmville”. He also loved his guns, 
hunting, and being a regular at auctions and he even earned himself a 
permanent bidding number at a local auction house. Dale loved his kids, 
his foster children, and grandkids. He will be remembered by many for 
his humor that was known to crack a laugh out of anyone, a witty or 
sarcastic one-liner, and above all his hard work ethic and unwavering 
love for his family.
 Left to cherish his memories are his children, Amber (Travis) Fuller
 of Ozawkie, KS, Christa (Tim) Halloran of Lake Tahoe, NV, Allison 
(Damon) Hannum of NV, Roger (Gina) Bashor of Edmond, OK, and James 
(Ashley) McElfresh of Wichita, KS; sister, Diane (Barta) Zeman of 
Ellsworth, KS; and fifteen grandchildren.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Francis Barta; wife, Diane Barta; and brother, Kenneth Barta.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 11 
AM at the funeral home in Wilson. Visitation will be held on Sunday from
 1 PM until 7 PM with family receiving friends from 5 PM until 7 PM.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy 
Hospital and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO 
BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631216939281.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dale Ray Barta passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Storemont 
Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 80. He was born on April 
28, 1941, to Earnest and Francis (Mattas) Barta in Ellsworth, Kansas. He
 was united in marriage to Diane Elizabeth (DuVal) Barta on May 16, 
1976, in California.
 Dale grew up in Ellsworth County and graduated from Hollyrood High 
School in 1956. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State and earned
 an associates degree. After college he worked for several companies 
including Sante Fe Railroad, St. Francis Academy, Folk Oil Well and 
Lease and even assisted Larry at Foster Mortuary for several years, all 
to support his love of farming which he did until he wasn’t physically 
able to anymore. He did continue his love of farming by living 
vicariously through the game “Farmville”. He also loved his guns, 
hunting, and being a regular at auctions and he even earned himself a 
permanent bidding number at a local auction house. Dale loved his kids, 
his foster children, and grandkids. He will be remembered by many for 
his humor that was known to crack a laugh out of anyone, a witty or 
sarcastic one-liner, and above all his hard work ethic and unwavering 
love for his family.
 Left to cherish his memories are his children, Amber (Travis) Fuller
 of Ozawkie, KS, Christa (Tim) Halloran of Lake Tahoe, NV, Allison 
(Damon) Hannum of NV, Roger (Gina) Bashor of Edmond, OK, and James 
(Ashley) McElfresh of Wichita, KS; sister, Diane (Barta) Zeman of 
Ellsworth, KS; and fifteen grandchildren.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Francis Barta; wife, Diane Barta; and brother, Kenneth Barta.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021, at 11 
AM at the funeral home in Wilson. Visitation will be held on Sunday from
 1 PM until 7 PM with family receiving friends from 5 PM until 7 PM.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Children’s Mercy 
Hospital and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO 
BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

Dale Ray Barta

Funeral services for Olga Feyerherm, age 89, of West Point, NE will be held
 on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, rural Beemer, NE, with Rev. Robert Schilling officiating. 
Interment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be
 Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West 
Point and will continue on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at
 the church. Masks are encouraged to be worn while in attendance. In 
lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to the 
Orphan Grain Train at ogt.org. 
Olga passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, NE. 
Olga Elizabeth Feyerherm was born on June 1, 1932, near Wayne, Nebraska 
to Elisabeth (Holscher) and Herman Huntemann. Her parents, who had 
immigrated from Oldenburg Germany, later moved to a farm near West Point
 where they raised their six daughters and one son. 
When Olga was just five, she started first grade at School District 5, 
along with her older sister, Ursula. Because only German had been spoken
 at home, their parents wanted them to be together as they navigated a 
new school and a new language. The two sisters walked the mile and a 
half to school and back every day – even in rain and snow! In 1949, at 
age 16, Olga graduated from West Point High School – ready to teach 
school. By substituting Normal Training (preparation for teaching) for 
English classes in her junior and senior years, she earned her teaching 
certificate. In the fall after her high school graduation, at age 17, 
she began teaching at School District 45. 
On June 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Orville Feyerherm at 
Grace Lutheran Church in West Point. They moved to the farm near Beemer
 that has been in the Feyerherm family since 1874. Orville and Olga 
took great pride in the family farm where they raised their seven 
children. For Olga, happiness was preparing a Sunday dinner entirely 
from food that was grown on the farm. Her large garden was tended 
lovingly and yielded a large variety of fruits and vegetables that were 
canned and frozen every summer. In 1989, she and Orville moved from the
 farm to a home in West Point. 
Orville and Olga shared a deep devotion to their faith and were active 
members of Immanuel Lutheran Church outside of Beemer until 2000 when 
they joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point. 
Olga’s greatest joy in life was her family – her children, grandchildren
 and great – grandchildren. Visits from family were eagerly anticipated
 by spending time in the kitchen preparing meals and baking her 
signature sugar cookies and iced cinnamon rolls. 
Olga was preceded in death by her husband, Orville, brother Henry, and 
sisters Elsbeth and Clara. She is survived by her children, Ronald 
Feyerherm of Lincoln NE; Karen and husband Clyde Summerville of Seattle 
WA and sons Peter and friend Riley Holman, and Andrew and wife Sierra; 
David and wife Kathy Feyerherm of West Point and daughters Kristina and 
partner Mike Santonocito, and Melanie and husband Christopher Schultz 
and children Meyer and Mable; Curtis and wife Shelly Feyerherm of Olathe
 KS and son Matthew and friend Madelinne, and stepchildren, Andrew, and 
Madison and husband Christian; John Feyerherm of Bennington NE and 
friend Becky Cattau; Alan and wife Vivian Feyerherm of Vienna VA and son
 Aiden; and James and wife Teresa Feyerherm of Hays KS and children 
Nicole, Alex, Alicia, Jessica and Angela; and by her sisters Ursula 
Clark, Dorothy (Everett) Minds and Lily (Norman) Petersen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631199189013.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Funeral services for Olga Feyerherm, age 89, of West Point, NE will be held
 on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, rural Beemer, NE, with Rev. Robert Schilling officiating. 
Interment will be in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be
 Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West 
Point and will continue on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at
 the church. Masks are encouraged to be worn while in attendance. In 
lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be directed to the 
Orphan Grain Train at ogt.org. 
Olga passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, NE. 
Olga Elizabeth Feyerherm was born on June 1, 1932, near Wayne, Nebraska 
to Elisabeth (Holscher) and Herman Huntemann. Her parents, who had 
immigrated from Oldenburg Germany, later moved to a farm near West Point
 where they raised their six daughters and one son. 
When Olga was just five, she started first grade at School District 5, 
along with her older sister, Ursula. Because only German had been spoken
 at home, their parents wanted them to be together as they navigated a 
new school and a new language. The two sisters walked the mile and a 
half to school and back every day – even in rain and snow! In 1949, at 
age 16, Olga graduated from West Point High School – ready to teach 
school. By substituting Normal Training (preparation for teaching) for 
English classes in her junior and senior years, she earned her teaching 
certificate. In the fall after her high school graduation, at age 17, 
she began teaching at School District 45. 
On June 3, 1951, she was united in marriage to Orville Feyerherm at 
Grace Lutheran Church in West Point. They moved to the farm near Beemer
 that has been in the Feyerherm family since 1874. Orville and Olga 
took great pride in the family farm where they raised their seven 
children. For Olga, happiness was preparing a Sunday dinner entirely 
from food that was grown on the farm. Her large garden was tended 
lovingly and yielded a large variety of fruits and vegetables that were 
canned and frozen every summer. In 1989, she and Orville moved from the
 farm to a home in West Point. 
Orville and Olga shared a deep devotion to their faith and were active 
members of Immanuel Lutheran Church outside of Beemer until 2000 when 
they joined St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point. 
Olga’s greatest joy in life was her family – her children, grandchildren
 and great – grandchildren. Visits from family were eagerly anticipated
 by spending time in the kitchen preparing meals and baking her 
signature sugar cookies and iced cinnamon rolls. 
Olga was preceded in death by her husband, Orville, brother Henry, and 
sisters Elsbeth and Clara. She is survived by her children, Ronald 
Feyerherm of Lincoln NE; Karen and husband Clyde Summerville of Seattle 
WA and sons Peter and friend Riley Holman, and Andrew and wife Sierra; 
David and wife Kathy Feyerherm of West Point and daughters Kristina and 
partner Mike Santonocito, and Melanie and husband Christopher Schultz 
and children Meyer and Mable; Curtis and wife Shelly Feyerherm of Olathe
 KS and son Matthew and friend Madelinne, and stepchildren, Andrew, and 
Madison and husband Christian; John Feyerherm of Bennington NE and 
friend Becky Cattau; Alan and wife Vivian Feyerherm of Vienna VA and son
 Aiden; and James and wife Teresa Feyerherm of Hays KS and children 
Nicole, Alex, Alicia, Jessica and Angela; and by her sisters Ursula 
Clark, Dorothy (Everett) Minds and Lily (Norman) Petersen.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Olga Feyerherm

Pauline G. Branda, 87, Hays, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born July 15, 1934, in Wilson, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Weinhold) Lingo. Pauline graduated from Wilson High School in 1952 and studied at Brown Mackie College to be a secretary.

On April 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Branda in Pocatello, Idaho, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage. Pauline was a secretary in the counselor’s office at Hays High School for ten years, the Ellis County Extension Board treasurer for five years, and the secretary of the AARP club. She was a member of Hays First United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Circle and helped prepare meals for The Gathering Wednesday meals at the church. She enjoyed collecting antiques and stamps, crocheting, and volunteering at the church.

Survivors include her husband, Donald of Hays, a son, Tim, and husband Samuel Randolph of Long Beach, Calif., and a grandson: Alexzander Branda-Randolph of Long Beach, Calif.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Elden and Lee Lingo, and a sister, Arlene Hanzlicek.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. at Wilson Cemetery in Wilson. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Condolences and memories of Pauline may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1631198782638.jpeg" alt="Pauline G. Branda" />
 <figcaption>Pauline G. Branda</figcaption>
 </figure>Pauline G. Branda, 87, Hays, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at HaysMed.She was born July 15, 1934, in Wilson, the daughter of Arthur and Ella (Weinhold) Lingo. Pauline graduated from Wilson High School in 1952 and studied at Brown Mackie College to be a secretary.On April 19, 1955, she was united in marriage to Donald J. Branda in Pocatello, Idaho, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage. Pauline was a secretary in the counselor’s office at Hays High School for ten years, the Ellis County Extension Board treasurer for five years, and the secretary of the AARP club. She was a member of Hays First United Methodist Church and the Rebekah Circle and helped prepare meals for The Gathering Wednesday meals at the church. She enjoyed collecting antiques and stamps, crocheting, and volunteering at the church.Survivors include her husband, Donald of Hays, a son, Tim, and husband Samuel Randolph of Long Beach, Calif., and a grandson: Alexzander Branda-Randolph of Long Beach, Calif.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Elden and Lee Lingo, and a sister, Arlene Hanzlicek.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at 2 p.m. at Wilson Cemetery in Wilson. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.Memorials are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.Condolences and memories of Pauline may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Pauline G. Branda

Ivan Jay Mansholt, 73, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1948, in Smith County, the son of Raymond and Maxine (Bock) Mansholt.&nbsp; Ivan graduated from Lebanon High School and later attended Beloit Vo-Tech for carpentry. After Vo-Tech, Ivan enlisted in the United States Army National Guard and completed boot camp at Fort Bliss, Texas.&nbsp; He had been a welder and owned his own welding shop in Lebanon for a few years.

Ivan was a lifelong farmer and rancher, he raised all crops and had hogs at one time.&nbsp; His biggest passion has always been his cattle.&nbsp; Ivan was always eager and willing to help surrounding neighbors with their cattle. Ivan married Beverly Atwood on Oct. 16, 1971, in Lebanon, to this union they were blessed with three children, Kristy, Christopher and Everett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Maxine Mansholt and an infant brother, David. Ivan is survived by his wife Bev Mansholt of Lebanon; daughter, Kristy Stewart and husband Ryan of Smith Center; two sons, Christopher Mansholt of Lebanon and Everett Mansholt and wife Tiffany of Smith Center; two sisters, Virginia &nbsp;Mickelson and husband Mick of Longmont, Colo., Barbara Wineinger and husband Keith of Cawker City; two nephews, Jason Mickelson and wife Melanie, Timothy Mickelson and five grandchildren — three granddaughters, Kourtney, Lynsey and Rylee Stewart and two grandsons, Ryker and Reed Mansholt. These five grandchildren were his pride and joy! Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, with family present to greet friends during that time. Burial will take place in South Oak Creek Cemetery, Downs.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Ivan Jay Mansholt, 73, passed away Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 3, 1948, in Smith County, the son of Raymond and Maxine (Bock) Mansholt.&nbsp; Ivan graduated from Lebanon High School and later attended Beloit Vo-Tech for carpentry. After Vo-Tech, Ivan enlisted in the United States Army National Guard and completed boot camp at Fort Bliss, Texas.&nbsp; He had been a welder and owned his own welding shop in Lebanon for a few years.Ivan was a lifelong farmer and rancher, he raised all crops and had hogs at one time.&nbsp; His biggest passion has always been his cattle.&nbsp; Ivan was always eager and willing to help surrounding neighbors with their cattle. Ivan married Beverly Atwood on Oct. 16, 1971, in Lebanon, to this union they were blessed with three children, Kristy, Christopher and Everett. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Maxine Mansholt and an infant brother, David. Ivan is survived by his wife Bev Mansholt of Lebanon; daughter, Kristy Stewart and husband Ryan of Smith Center; two sons, Christopher Mansholt of Lebanon and Everett Mansholt and wife Tiffany of Smith Center; two sisters, Virginia &nbsp;Mickelson and husband Mick of Longmont, Colo., Barbara Wineinger and husband Keith of Cawker City; two nephews, Jason Mickelson and wife Melanie, Timothy Mickelson and five grandchildren — three granddaughters, Kourtney, Lynsey and Rylee Stewart and two grandsons, Ryker and Reed Mansholt. These five grandchildren were his pride and joy! Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, with Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, with family present to greet friends during that time. Burial will take place in South Oak Creek Cemetery, Downs.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Ivan Jay Mansholt

Patti Lynn (Wedermyer) Gray was born to a farming family in WaKeeney on Oct. 21, 1952.

From the beginning of her life, Patti was joyful and musical, a born rule-follower and lover of order, but she also had a playful rebelliousness. She was the oldest of her siblings and cousins, who adored her, and she was the ringleader of a lot of fun.

Patti’s young adulthood was full of adventures. She worked as a bartender and though she was petite, she challenged customers to games of pool that she always won and occasionally did things her parents only found out about later.&nbsp;Patti started her education in the same one-room country school her mother, Kathryn, had attended, then went to high school in town, then to college.

After Patti graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree, she taught in Oakley, where she met Curtis Gray, and they fell in love. They married Sept. 8, 1979, and in May 1981, their first and only child, Traci, was born and they shared many precious moments together as a young family.

Patti was determined, after the end of her marriage, to build a life she wanted for her and her daughter. She enrolled in graduate school at Fort Hays, and kept working. Her village surrounded her to help take care of Traci. Patti earned her master’s degree in education in 1987, moved herself and Traci to Sabetha, and embarked on a career as a teacher of gifted children in all grades. She thrived in this role, tailoring projects to each child’s needs. Patti worked in Sabetha and surrounding schools for 22 years, retiring in 2009, and she kept in touch with many of her students long after they finished school.

Patti and Traci enjoyed a home filled with music, be it on the radio, piano, guitar or just their two voices harmonizing together. Patti loved scrapbooking, quilting, reading and spending time in one of her many side hustles she used to stay active and support her family.

After retirement, Patti moved to Prairie Village to be near her grandchildren. Her empathy and appreciation for children made her an excellent GiGi. She was wonderfully intentional with each of her grandchildren and the many other special children in her life. While in Kansas City, she sang with the Kansas City Women’s Chorus, and joined the New Song Church. There, Patti found her people: a group of women who put up with no-nonsense and who loved music and fun as much as she did.

As the years went by, Patti lived out her deep love for others. She used her freedom in retirement to care for numerous family members and loved ones in their times of need. Even through her illness, Patti made time for fun, family holidays, and special events. Patti was always thinking of others, even in her hardest moments. She continued creating smiles through the very end.

Patti had her way of how things should go, always.

Patti Wedermyer Gray died on the morning of Sept. 7, 2021.

She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Wedermyer of Goodland; brother, Doug Wedermyer and wife, Sandy, of WaKeeney; brother, David Wedermyer and wife, Laura, of Olathe; daughter, Traci Gray Ketter, and husband, Jason, and their children, Simon, Miles, Amelia, and Ella, of Parkville, Mo.; and numerous beloved&nbsp;cousins, who were all her best friends. Patti was preceded in death by her sister, Vicki Wedermyer, and by her father, James Wedermyer.

The Ketters will host local friends and family at their home in Parkville&nbsp;from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.&nbsp;

There will be a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in WaKeeney at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, followed by a lunch at the Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney.

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 </figure>Patti Lynn (Wedermyer) Gray was born to a farming family in WaKeeney on Oct. 21, 1952.From the beginning of her life, Patti was joyful and musical, a born rule-follower and lover of order, but she also had a playful rebelliousness. She was the oldest of her siblings and cousins, who adored her, and she was the ringleader of a lot of fun.Patti’s young adulthood was full of adventures. She worked as a bartender and though she was petite, she challenged customers to games of pool that she always won and occasionally did things her parents only found out about later.&nbsp;Patti started her education in the same one-room country school her mother, Kathryn, had attended, then went to high school in town, then to college.After Patti graduated from Fort Hays State University with a bachelor’s degree, she taught in Oakley, where she met Curtis Gray, and they fell in love. They married Sept. 8, 1979, and in May 1981, their first and only child, Traci, was born and they shared many precious moments together as a young family.Patti was determined, after the end of her marriage, to build a life she wanted for her and her daughter. She enrolled in graduate school at Fort Hays, and kept working. Her village surrounded her to help take care of Traci. Patti earned her master’s degree in education in 1987, moved herself and Traci to Sabetha, and embarked on a career as a teacher of gifted children in all grades. She thrived in this role, tailoring projects to each child’s needs. Patti worked in Sabetha and surrounding schools for 22 years, retiring in 2009, and she kept in touch with many of her students long after they finished school.Patti and Traci enjoyed a home filled with music, be it on the radio, piano, guitar or just their two voices harmonizing together. Patti loved scrapbooking, quilting, reading and spending time in one of her many side hustles she used to stay active and support her family.After retirement, Patti moved to Prairie Village to be near her grandchildren. Her empathy and appreciation for children made her an excellent GiGi. She was wonderfully intentional with each of her grandchildren and the many other special children in her life. While in Kansas City, she sang with the Kansas City Women’s Chorus, and joined the New Song Church. There, Patti found her people: a group of women who put up with no-nonsense and who loved music and fun as much as she did.As the years went by, Patti lived out her deep love for others. She used her freedom in retirement to care for numerous family members and loved ones in their times of need. Even through her illness, Patti made time for fun, family holidays, and special events. Patti was always thinking of others, even in her hardest moments. She continued creating smiles through the very end. Patti had her way of how things should go, always.Patti Wedermyer Gray died on the morning of Sept. 7, 2021.She is survived by her mother, Kathryn Wedermyer of Goodland; brother, Doug Wedermyer and wife, Sandy, of WaKeeney; brother, David Wedermyer and wife, Laura, of Olathe; daughter, Traci Gray Ketter, and husband, Jason, and their children, Simon, Miles, Amelia, and Ella, of Parkville, Mo.; and numerous beloved&nbsp;cousins, who were all her best friends. Patti was preceded in death by her sister, Vicki Wedermyer, and by her father, James Wedermyer.The Ketters will host local friends and family at their home in Parkville&nbsp;from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday.&nbsp;There will be a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in WaKeeney at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, followed by a lunch at the Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney.

Patti Lynn (Wedermyer) Gray

Robert Duane Hanson, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 5, 2021.

He was born March 17, 1938 in Hampton, Iowa, the third son of four children of Russell and Hilda (Behn) Hanson of Latimer, Iowa.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Maurice Hanson of Waterloo, Iowa, his brother, Richard Hanson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and his sister, Virginia of Shertz, Texas. Robert was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Latimer, Iowa, where he also lived and attended school, graduating in 1956 from Franklin Consolidated High School. His lifelong love affair with classical piano music began when he learned to play the piano during this time. At the age of 16, he earned his first pilot’s license and eventually became both a commercial pilot and a pilot instructor. In 1957, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving at Kessler AFB, McCord AFB, and Druex AFB in France.

After serving his country, he worked for Martin Marietta in Denver, where he met his future wife, Janice K. (Klotz) Hanson. They were married on Aug. 25, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norton. His employment opportunities led him to work in both Wichita for Martin Marrietta, and Las Cruces, N.M., for a NASA contractor at White Sands Missile Range. He was proud to be one tiny cog in the great machine that culminated in Apollo 11’s successful achievement of man’s first landing on the moon.

Then a major life change occurred. In 1974, with no prior experience, he decided to move his family to Norton, and become a farmer alongside his father-in-law, Martin Klotz. It was a wonderful place to raise his family, and being a devout Christian father, led his family in attending Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norton.

After the death of his wife in 2008 and mother-in-law, Laurena Klotz, life led him to move to Kansas City, Mo., to live with his son where he quietly lived out the rest of his days, enjoying visits with his children and grandchildren, attending Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, and having insightful life discussions with his family. His lifelong love of classical piano music and flying never diminished. Survivors include his daughter, Susan A. Shilling and husband Greg of Westphalia, daughter Yvonne L. Beer and husband Mark of Dayton, Ohio, and son, Stephen Hanson of Kansas City, Mo. He was the beloved grandfather to Matthew Beer of Schenectady, N.Y., Bethany Beer of Dayton, Ohio, Camille Shilling of Redwing, Minn., and Cameron Shilling of Westphalia.

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 </figure>Robert Duane Hanson, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 5, 2021.He was born March 17, 1938 in Hampton, Iowa, the third son of four children of Russell and Hilda (Behn) Hanson of Latimer, Iowa.Robert was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Maurice Hanson of Waterloo, Iowa, his brother, Richard Hanson of Colorado Springs, Colo., and his sister, Virginia of Shertz, Texas. Robert was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Latimer, Iowa, where he also lived and attended school, graduating in 1956 from Franklin Consolidated High School. His lifelong love affair with classical piano music began when he learned to play the piano during this time. At the age of 16, he earned his first pilot’s license and eventually became both a commercial pilot and a pilot instructor. In 1957, he enlisted in the Air Force, serving at Kessler AFB, McCord AFB, and Druex AFB in France. After serving his country, he worked for Martin Marietta in Denver, where he met his future wife, Janice K. (Klotz) Hanson. They were married on Aug. 25, 1962, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norton. His employment opportunities led him to work in both Wichita for Martin Marrietta, and Las Cruces, N.M., for a NASA contractor at White Sands Missile Range. He was proud to be one tiny cog in the great machine that culminated in Apollo 11’s successful achievement of man’s first landing on the moon.Then a major life change occurred. In 1974, with no prior experience, he decided to move his family to Norton, and become a farmer alongside his father-in-law, Martin Klotz. It was a wonderful place to raise his family, and being a devout Christian father, led his family in attending Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Norton.After the death of his wife in 2008 and mother-in-law, Laurena Klotz, life led him to move to Kansas City, Mo., to live with his son where he quietly lived out the rest of his days, enjoying visits with his children and grandchildren, attending Mt. Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church, and having insightful life discussions with his family. His lifelong love of classical piano music and flying never diminished. Survivors include his daughter, Susan A. Shilling and husband Greg of Westphalia, daughter Yvonne L. Beer and husband Mark of Dayton, Ohio, and son, Stephen Hanson of Kansas City, Mo. He was the beloved grandfather to Matthew Beer of Schenectady, N.Y., Bethany Beer of Dayton, Ohio, Camille Shilling of Redwing, Minn., and Cameron Shilling of Westphalia.

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