Ralph T. Waldschmidt, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1931, in Ellis, Kansas, to Herman and Pauline (Boos) Waldschmidt.&nbsp;He graduated from Ellis High School in 1949.

Ralph was a US Army veteran proudly serving his country in Korea in 1952-1953.&nbsp; On January 25, 1955, he married Dorothy (Helget) at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.

Ralph had worked for Nicholson Brothers Lumber, Travenol and retired from Ellis County Road and Bridge Department. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ellis VFW, and a 3rd&nbsp;degree Ellis Knights of Columbus member. He enjoyed drawing, carving, collecting coins and rocks, Notre Dame football, attending Ellis High School sporting events and especially those his grandchildren participated in.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Dorothy of the home in Ellis; three daughters, Denise Jeffus and husband Michael of Hays, Andrea Wolf and husband Jack of Ellis and Wendy Honas and husband Randy of Ellis; a brother, Leo Waldschmidt of Wichita, a sister, Marilyn Walters of Walla Walla, Washington; six grandchildren, Andy Jeffus, Aaron Jeffus, Haley Wolf, Taylor Honas, Samuel Honas and Toby Honas; a brother-in-law, Dick Rodriguez of Rolla, Kansas and a sister-in-law, June Waldschmidt of Derby, Kansas.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Waldschmidt; a sister, Catherine Rodriguez; a brother-in-law, Dick Walters and a sister-in-law, Joyce Waldschmidt.

Due to Covid concerns the Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church and Burial at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney will be private family only.&nbsp;

The Funeral Mass may be viewed on Facebook Live on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:30 AM. To view online please go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the video will come on live.

Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or St. Mary’s Church in Ellis, Kansas. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.

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

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis.

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 </figure>Ralph T. Waldschmidt, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 26, 1931, in Ellis, Kansas, to Herman and Pauline (Boos) Waldschmidt.&nbsp;He graduated from Ellis High School in 1949.Ralph was a US Army veteran proudly serving his country in Korea in 1952-1953.&nbsp; On January 25, 1955, he married Dorothy (Helget) at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.Ralph had worked for Nicholson Brothers Lumber, Travenol and retired from Ellis County Road and Bridge Department. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Ellis VFW, and a 3rd&nbsp;degree Ellis Knights of Columbus member. He enjoyed drawing, carving, collecting coins and rocks, Notre Dame football, attending Ellis High School sporting events and especially those his grandchildren participated in.He is survived by his wife of 66 years Dorothy of the home in Ellis; three daughters, Denise Jeffus and husband Michael of Hays, Andrea Wolf and husband Jack of Ellis and Wendy Honas and husband Randy of Ellis; a brother, Leo Waldschmidt of Wichita, a sister, Marilyn Walters of Walla Walla, Washington; six grandchildren, Andy Jeffus, Aaron Jeffus, Haley Wolf, Taylor Honas, Samuel Honas and Toby Honas; a brother-in-law, Dick Rodriguez of Rolla, Kansas and a sister-in-law, June Waldschmidt of Derby, Kansas.Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jack Waldschmidt; a sister, Catherine Rodriguez; a brother-in-law, Dick Walters and a sister-in-law, Joyce Waldschmidt.Due to Covid concerns the Funeral Mass at St. Mary’s Church and Burial at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney will be private family only.&nbsp;The Funeral Mass may be viewed on Facebook Live on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 10:30 AM. To view online please go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;and select the Facebook Live tab at the top of the page. Once the service starts the video will come on live.Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice or St. Mary’s Church in Ellis, Kansas. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis.

Ralph T. Waldschmidt

Linda Fern (Croft) Maser, widow of Virgil Maser, left this world to 
be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born Linda Fern 
Croft in Larned, Kansas on November 17, 1933, daughter of Royal (R.O.) 
and Blanch (Wheeler) Croft of Hodgeman County. She was the youngest of 
four children.

She must have liked Virgil because she eloped May 16, 1952 and 
married him again 50 years later at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Great 
Bend, KS, surrounded by her children, friends and family. They lived a 
short time in Hodgeman County then Hutchinson, Kansas but spent the 
better part of their life together in Great Bend, Kansas. They were 
married for 62 years and raised eight children.

Linda was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother. She “could get lost in a book” and her love for reading 
lasted a lifetime. She was second in her eighth grade graduating class 
and the Bazine High School Class of ’51 Salutatorian. She was active in 
4-H where she learned to sew. And if she got it wrong, her mom would rip
 it out and make her do it again! She was most proud of her blue ribbons
 for sheep, sewing and cooking. She continued the 4-H legacy with her 
own children. She attended Fort Hays State University for one year.

Linda was a restaurant owner—the original “Granny” from Granny’s 
Kitchen—seamstress, painter/artist, quilter, and a thrifty entrepreneur.
 Over the years, she made and sold care bears, her paintings, denim 
quilts and offered the community a traveling baked goods shop where 
everything was delicious and fresh! She had a love for music from 
stepping out on the dance floor and kicking up some dust to her 
beautiful soprano vocals at church.

She knew that life would never be handed to her—she’d have to go out 
and get it. Her advice was to “turn things that trouble you over to God 
and if he thinks they need fixed he’ll go the last mile.”

After her mother passed away, Linda cared for her father for nine 
years in her Great Bend home. Once their children were living life, she 
and Virgil would travel for Shaklee conventions and bowling trips. They 
visited New York City, Washington D.C., the Caribbean and Hawaii amongst
 many other cities and sites throughout the U.S.

After Virgil passed in 2013, Linda lived with her daughter and son-in-law near Pawnee Rock, Kansas. She enjoyed the farm life.

Survivors include, her children, Michael Maser (Mary), El Paso, TX, 
Daniel Maser (Carol), Great Bend, Cindy Rogers, Rush Center, Benjamin 
Maser (Marisa), Hutchinson, Laura Straub (Travis), Pawnee Rock, Sandra 
Geschwentner (Brent), Belle Plaine, DeAnna Maser (Santo), Palm Harbor, 
FL, and daughter-in-law Shirley Maser, Seward; seventeen grandchildren: 
Brian and Michelle; Shannon, Dal, Christopher and Brandon; Joseph and 
Jeanna; Amanda, Matthew and Dakota; Brandon, Allyson and Grant; Joshua, 
Jordan and Jacob; and more than a dozen great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by twin daughters, Jeannie and Janet; her parents; her
 husband, Virgil Maser; a son, Kim Ivan Maser; and siblings Nina, Loren 
and Maxine.

Linda lived many years with dementia—but it did not define her. She 
could often be found smiling, singing “Clementine,” or playing a unique 
combo of “Chop Sticks” and “How Great Thou Art.” She is loved and will 
be missed.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to
 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 
1, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Reverend 
Tim Bever and Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Interment will be in 
Burdett Cemetery, Burdett. Memorials have been designated to RSVP, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Linda Fern (Croft) Maser, widow of Virgil Maser, left this world to 
be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. She was born Linda Fern 
Croft in Larned, Kansas on November 17, 1933, daughter of Royal (R.O.) 
and Blanch (Wheeler) Croft of Hodgeman County. She was the youngest of 
four children.She must have liked Virgil because she eloped May 16, 1952 and 
married him again 50 years later at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Great 
Bend, KS, surrounded by her children, friends and family. They lived a 
short time in Hodgeman County then Hutchinson, Kansas but spent the 
better part of their life together in Great Bend, Kansas. They were 
married for 62 years and raised eight children.Linda was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother. She “could get lost in a book” and her love for reading 
lasted a lifetime. She was second in her eighth grade graduating class 
and the Bazine High School Class of ’51 Salutatorian. She was active in 
4-H where she learned to sew. And if she got it wrong, her mom would rip
 it out and make her do it again! She was most proud of her blue ribbons
 for sheep, sewing and cooking. She continued the 4-H legacy with her 
own children. She attended Fort Hays State University for one year.Linda was a restaurant owner—the original “Granny” from Granny’s 
Kitchen—seamstress, painter/artist, quilter, and a thrifty entrepreneur.
 Over the years, she made and sold care bears, her paintings, denim 
quilts and offered the community a traveling baked goods shop where 
everything was delicious and fresh! She had a love for music from 
stepping out on the dance floor and kicking up some dust to her 
beautiful soprano vocals at church.She knew that life would never be handed to her—she’d have to go out 
and get it. Her advice was to “turn things that trouble you over to God 
and if he thinks they need fixed he’ll go the last mile.”After her mother passed away, Linda cared for her father for nine 
years in her Great Bend home. Once their children were living life, she 
and Virgil would travel for Shaklee conventions and bowling trips. They 
visited New York City, Washington D.C., the Caribbean and Hawaii amongst
 many other cities and sites throughout the U.S.After Virgil passed in 2013, Linda lived with her daughter and son-in-law near Pawnee Rock, Kansas. She enjoyed the farm life.Survivors include, her children, Michael Maser (Mary), El Paso, TX, 
Daniel Maser (Carol), Great Bend, Cindy Rogers, Rush Center, Benjamin 
Maser (Marisa), Hutchinson, Laura Straub (Travis), Pawnee Rock, Sandra 
Geschwentner (Brent), Belle Plaine, DeAnna Maser (Santo), Palm Harbor, 
FL, and daughter-in-law Shirley Maser, Seward; seventeen grandchildren: 
Brian and Michelle; Shannon, Dal, Christopher and Brandon; Joseph and 
Jeanna; Amanda, Matthew and Dakota; Brandon, Allyson and Grant; Joshua, 
Jordan and Jacob; and more than a dozen great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by twin daughters, Jeannie and Janet; her parents; her
 husband, Virgil Maser; a son, Kim Ivan Maser; and siblings Nina, Loren 
and Maxine.Linda lived many years with dementia—but it did not define her. She 
could often be found smiling, singing “Clementine,” or playing a unique 
combo of “Chop Sticks” and “How Great Thou Art.” She is loved and will 
be missed.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 31, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to
 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 
1, 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Reverend 
Tim Bever and Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Interment will be in 
Burdett Cemetery, Burdett. Memorials have been designated to RSVP, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Linda Fern Maser

Clark Dale McEachern, 57, passed away September 24, 2021, in Lake 
Charles, La. He was born on December 27, 1963 at Benkelman, Neb. to Don 
and Kay (Smith) McEachern. He married LaNette Morlock in 1980 and they 
later divorced. He then married Joan Dekle in August 2009.

Clark had a passion for all things related to the water. He 
especially loved fishing and was the Captain of a supply boat. He also 
loved spending time with his dogs, hunting, and riding his motorcycle.

Survivors include, his mother and stepfather, Kay and Gail Hulse of 
Great Bend; his wife, Joan McEachern of Freeport, Fla.; a son, Shawn 
McEachern of Moorehead, Mont.; his sister, Tonna Thomas and her 
significant other Chad Betts of Newton; a stepdaughter, Cami Dekle; and a
 half brother, Christopher McEachern. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Don McEachern.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Reverend Bill Salmans presiding. Inurnment will be in
 Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to 
Chasing Tails Rescue or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Clark Dale McEachern, 57, passed away September 24, 2021, in Lake 
Charles, La. He was born on December 27, 1963 at Benkelman, Neb. to Don 
and Kay (Smith) McEachern. He married LaNette Morlock in 1980 and they 
later divorced. He then married Joan Dekle in August 2009.Clark had a passion for all things related to the water. He 
especially loved fishing and was the Captain of a supply boat. He also 
loved spending time with his dogs, hunting, and riding his motorcycle.Survivors include, his mother and stepfather, Kay and Gail Hulse of 
Great Bend; his wife, Joan McEachern of Freeport, Fla.; a son, Shawn 
McEachern of Moorehead, Mont.; his sister, Tonna Thomas and her 
significant other Chad Betts of Newton; a stepdaughter, Cami Dekle; and a
 half brother, Christopher McEachern. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Don McEachern.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 5, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Reverend Bill Salmans presiding. Inurnment will be in
 Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to 
Chasing Tails Rescue or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Clark Dale McEachern

Former Logan, KS resident David P. Rundle of Wichita, KS, passed away
 Monday October 25, 2021, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS at 
the age of 63.

He was born July 19, 1958, in Logan, KS the son of John “Jack” W. and Sylvia (Wood) Rundle.

Survivors include his brothers Tim and wife Noreen of Washington, KS,
 Michael of Lawrence, KS, Leland of Logan, KS, James and wife Cindy of 
McPherson, KS; sisters Shirley Mendoza of Phillipsburg, KS and Kathleen 
Brewster and husband Gary of Overland Park, KS; a sister-in-law Carolyn 
Rundle of Wichita, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 
30, 2021, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Logan, KS with Fr. John 
Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The Mass will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>. Interment will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;

David will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and Noon 
until 8 p.m. Friday at the Logan Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; A rosary will be 
recited at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Logan Funeral Home, followed 
with the family receiving friends for visitation from 7 p.m. until 8 
p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita or The Timbers of Wichita.

Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS, is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Former Logan, KS resident David P. Rundle of Wichita, KS, passed away
 Monday October 25, 2021, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS at 
the age of 63.He was born July 19, 1958, in Logan, KS the son of John “Jack” W. and Sylvia (Wood) Rundle.Survivors include his brothers Tim and wife Noreen of Washington, KS,
 Michael of Lawrence, KS, Leland of Logan, KS, James and wife Cindy of 
McPherson, KS; sisters Shirley Mendoza of Phillipsburg, KS and Kathleen 
Brewster and husband Gary of Overland Park, KS; a sister-in-law Carolyn 
Rundle of Wichita, KS; and many nieces and nephews.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 
30, 2021, at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Logan, KS with Fr. John 
Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">The Mass will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page</a>. Interment will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;David will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday and Noon 
until 8 p.m. Friday at the Logan Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; A rosary will be 
recited at 6:30 p.m. Friday evening at the Logan Funeral Home, followed 
with the family receiving friends for visitation from 7 p.m. until 8 
p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Savior Catholic Church in Wichita or The Timbers of Wichita.Logan Funeral Home, Logan, KS, is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

David P. Rundle 

Joseph P. “Joe” Strait, 57, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, 
October 25, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1964, in Concordia, Kan., to
 Mel O. and Martha (Breault) Strait.

Joe attended schools in Salina and participated in Special Olympics 
bowling, receiving many awards. He attended Bethpage and worked as a 
dining room attendant at Taco John’s since 2001.

Survivors include his parents; sister, Sheri King (William), of 
Lewis, Kan.; brother, Kenneth (Mary), of Salina; nephews, Lucas, Alex, 
and Evan King; and nieces, Kayla King, and Allison, Ashley and Anna 
Strait.

He was preceded in death by his nephew, Conner King.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, October 29, at 
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, with burial to follow in Gypsum Hill 
Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Joseph P. “Joe” Strait, 57, of Salina, Kan., passed away Monday, 
October 25, 2021. He was born on January 4, 1964, in Concordia, Kan., to
 Mel O. and Martha (Breault) Strait.Joe attended schools in Salina and participated in Special Olympics 
bowling, receiving many awards. He attended Bethpage and worked as a 
dining room attendant at Taco John’s since 2001.Survivors include his parents; sister, Sheri King (William), of 
Lewis, Kan.; brother, Kenneth (Mary), of Salina; nephews, Lucas, Alex, 
and Evan King; and nieces, Kayla King, and Allison, Ashley and Anna 
Strait.He was preceded in death by his nephew, Conner King.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Friday, October 29, at 
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina, with burial to follow in Gypsum Hill 
Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donor’s choice, in care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Joseph P. 'Joe' Strait

Stephen E. Miller, 79, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, October 
26, 2021. He was born in Salina on August 22, 1942, to Cal and Neva 
(Ditto) Miller.

Steve was joined in marriage to Karen Bullock on August 23, 1959, in 
Salina. He was a loving husband and a retired Navy veteran. Steve was an
 avid hunter and fisherman and fan of KU and the Washington Redskins.

Survivors include his children, Scott Miller, of Salina, Stacey 
Hines, of Larned, Todd Miller (Denise), of Solomon, and Larry Miller 
(Tami), of Salina; sisters, Judy Calfee (Fred), Sherry Wiedmer, and 
Rhonda Vignery; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen; and granddaughter, Emily Miller.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 30, at the Bennington City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS, 67401.

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 </figure>Stephen E. Miller, 79, of Salina, Kan., passed away Tuesday, October 
26, 2021. He was born in Salina on August 22, 1942, to Cal and Neva 
(Ditto) Miller.Steve was joined in marriage to Karen Bullock on August 23, 1959, in 
Salina. He was a loving husband and a retired Navy veteran. Steve was an
 avid hunter and fisherman and fan of KU and the Washington Redskins.Survivors include his children, Scott Miller, of Salina, Stacey 
Hines, of Larned, Todd Miller (Denise), of Solomon, and Larry Miller 
(Tami), of Salina; sisters, Judy Calfee (Fred), Sherry Wiedmer, and 
Rhonda Vignery; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Karen; and granddaughter, Emily Miller.Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 30, at the Bennington City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St, Salina, KS, 67401.

Stephen E. Miller

Phillipsburg resident Jimmy “Jim” Shields, passed away Oct. 24, 2021,&nbsp; in Wichita, KS at the age of 64.&nbsp; He was born Dec. 11, 1956, in 
Phillipsburg.

Survivors include his wife Kim of the home; his son Derek of 
Phillipsburg; daughters, Lacie Shields &amp; Tia Goscha of Phillipsburg 
&amp; Trista McGuire of Hays; his mother &amp; stepfather, LuJuana &amp;
 Robert Baker of Garden City; brother, Jeff Schweitzer of Phillipsburg; 
sisters, Cindy Shields of Garden City, Julie Smith of Salina &amp; Judy 
Heiman of McPherson &amp; 11 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery, Phillpsburg.

&nbsp;Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 
Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving 
friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church or skin cancer awareness.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Jimmy “Jim” Shields, passed away Oct. 24, 2021,&nbsp; in Wichita, KS at the age of 64.&nbsp; He was born Dec. 11, 1956, in 
Phillipsburg.Survivors include his wife Kim of the home; his son Derek of 
Phillipsburg; daughters, Lacie Shields &amp; Tia Goscha of Phillipsburg 
&amp; Trista McGuire of Hays; his mother &amp; stepfather, LuJuana &amp;
 Robert Baker of Garden City; brother, Jeff Schweitzer of Phillipsburg; 
sisters, Cindy Shields of Garden City, Julie Smith of Salina &amp; Judy 
Heiman of McPherson &amp; 11 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, at 2:00 p.m. in the 
United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview 
Cemetery, Phillpsburg.&nbsp;Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Sunday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 
Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving 
friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday.Memorial contributions may be made to the church or skin cancer awareness.

Jimmy 'Jim' Shields

Connie Jean Keith, 61, of Hill City, Kansas gained her angel wings on 
October 18, 2021. Connie died at the Redbud Village Nursing Home in 
Plainville, Kansas, after a progressive battle with ALS.
 She was born July 31, 1960, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to the late Ronald 
and Barbara Jean (Collins) Keith. She was the oldest of the three 
children. Connie grew up with her younger brothers Ronnie and Kevin on 
the family farm in Graham County. She graduated from Morland High School
 in 1978 and attended Colby Community College for two years.
 November 9, 1987, her life changed forever when she welcomed her 
healthy son, Steven. He immediately became her whole world. Twenty-nine
 years later, July 1, 2016, Connie’s first granddaughter was born. In 
Connie’s eyes no baby could hold a candle to Emma. She loved her more 
than anything.
 For many years Connie worked in the food service industry, mainly as
 a waitress at the Western Hills Café, The Shack and Sub Station, in 
addition to the local grocery store. She later took a job at Dawson 
Place until her health no longer permitted it. 
 Connie truly lived life to the fullest, through simple pleasures. 
She enjoyed chatting with friends and family. She also loved to bake, 
especially chocolate chip cookies that were an all-time favorite of the 
grandkids.
 Preceding her in death were her parents; an uncle Max Keith and an 
aunt Darlene Ficken. Left to mourn her passing are her son Steve 
(Christie) Kreutzer of Hill City; two brothers: Kevin (Cindy) Keith of 
Morland and Ronald “Butch” Keith of Oberlin; her granddaughter, Emma 
Kreutzer of Hill City; two step-grandsons Joe Fry of WaKeeney and Noah 
Fry of Hill City; one niece, Julia Keith of Oakley and numerous aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends.
 At the request of Connie, memorials are suggested to her 
granddaughter Emma for her Educational Fund and can be sent in care of 
Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Connie-Jean-Keith?obId=22701311#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Connie Jean Keith, 61, of Hill City, Kansas gained her angel wings on 
October 18, 2021. Connie died at the Redbud Village Nursing Home in 
Plainville, Kansas, after a progressive battle with ALS.
 She was born July 31, 1960, in WaKeeney, Kansas, to the late Ronald 
and Barbara Jean (Collins) Keith. She was the oldest of the three 
children. Connie grew up with her younger brothers Ronnie and Kevin on 
the family farm in Graham County. She graduated from Morland High School
 in 1978 and attended Colby Community College for two years.
 November 9, 1987, her life changed forever when she welcomed her 
healthy son, Steven. He immediately became her whole world. Twenty-nine
 years later, July 1, 2016, Connie’s first granddaughter was born. In 
Connie’s eyes no baby could hold a candle to Emma. She loved her more 
than anything.
 For many years Connie worked in the food service industry, mainly as
 a waitress at the Western Hills Café, The Shack and Sub Station, in 
addition to the local grocery store. She later took a job at Dawson 
Place until her health no longer permitted it. 
 Connie truly lived life to the fullest, through simple pleasures. 
She enjoyed chatting with friends and family. She also loved to bake, 
especially chocolate chip cookies that were an all-time favorite of the 
grandkids.
 Preceding her in death were her parents; an uncle Max Keith and an 
aunt Darlene Ficken. Left to mourn her passing are her son Steve 
(Christie) Kreutzer of Hill City; two brothers: Kevin (Cindy) Keith of 
Morland and Ronald “Butch” Keith of Oberlin; her granddaughter, Emma 
Kreutzer of Hill City; two step-grandsons Joe Fry of WaKeeney and Noah 
Fry of Hill City; one niece, Julia Keith of Oakley and numerous aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends.
 At the request of Connie, memorials are suggested to her 
granddaughter Emma for her Educational Fund and can be sent in care of 
Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Connie-Jean-Keith?obId=22701311#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Connie Jean Keith

Edgar H. Bienhoff, 92 years old, Brookdale at Shawnee, KS, died and
 went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2021. He was born 
February 7, 1929, at rural Kensington Kansas to Albert and Emma (Norden) 
Bienhoff. He was baptized on February 10, 1929, and confirmed on August 
16, 1942, at Saint John Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas. He 
graduated from Kensington High School in May of 1946. He graduated from 
Kansas State University with dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and 
Aeronautical Engineering in May of 1951. After college, he was 
commissioned into the United States Air Force as a second lieutenant and
 started active duty on May 26, 1951. Most of his military service was 
spent in England. After his honorable discharge in October of 1953 he 
began his career as an engineer.
 Edgar worked most of his professional career for Farmland Industries
 in their Refinery and Natural Gas Plants at Phillipsburg, KS, 
Coffeyville, KS, Scottsbluff, NE, Midland, TX, and Tulsa, OK. In 1991, 
Edgar retired from Farmland Industries and began working as a consultant
 engineer until 1997.
 Edgar was united in marriage to Norma Jean Brueggemann on December 
17, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, Kansas. To this union was born
 three children: Katherine, Marcia, and Stephen. Edgar and Norma were 
married for more than 68 years, being separated when Norma died on April
 16, 2019.
 Edgar was involved with his church, family, work and community. 
After retirement, Edgar and Norma transferred to Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS on September 7, 1997. He served the 
Lutheran church as a Sunday School teacher, council member/Elder, and 
Usher. He was a teacher for Kansas Hunter Safety and achieved the level 
of Master Instructor. He loved traveling, camping, fishing, boating, 
woodworking, hunting, taxidermy, custom gun building, and driving truck 
for harvest. He often enjoyed doing these things with his wife, 
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Attending church and 
family meals together was the highlight of his day. 
 Edgar is preceded in death by his parents (Albert and Emma), his 
brother (Gerald) and sister-in-law (Ruth), Wife (Norma Jean), and two 
nieces (Mary and Sara). He is survived by his children: Katherine (John)
 Douglass of Overland Park, KS, Marcia (Tom) Bose of Cedar, KS and 
Stephen (Mercedes) Bienhoff of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Eleven 
grandchildren (spouses), 18 great-grandchildren, five nephews (spouses) 
and a niece (spouse) also survive. One sister-in-law, Nola (Bob) Brown 
of Wichita, KS also survives.
 In lieu of flowers, a memorial is designated for Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS and Saint John Lutheran Church in 
Kensington, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Edgar-H--Bienhoff?obId=22759799#/celebrationWall">Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Edgar H. Bienhoff, 92 years old, Brookdale at Shawnee, KS, died and
 went to meet his Lord and Savior on October 24, 2021. He was born 
February 7, 1929, at rural Kensington Kansas to Albert and Emma (Norden) 
Bienhoff. He was baptized on February 10, 1929, and confirmed on August 
16, 1942, at Saint John Lutheran Church in Kensington, Kansas. He 
graduated from Kensington High School in May of 1946. He graduated from 
Kansas State University with dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and 
Aeronautical Engineering in May of 1951. After college, he was 
commissioned into the United States Air Force as a second lieutenant and
 started active duty on May 26, 1951. Most of his military service was 
spent in England. After his honorable discharge in October of 1953 he 
began his career as an engineer.
 Edgar worked most of his professional career for Farmland Industries
 in their Refinery and Natural Gas Plants at Phillipsburg, KS, 
Coffeyville, KS, Scottsbluff, NE, Midland, TX, and Tulsa, OK. In 1991, 
Edgar retired from Farmland Industries and began working as a consultant
 engineer until 1997.
 Edgar was united in marriage to Norma Jean Brueggemann on December 
17, 1950, at Zion Lutheran Church in Linn, Kansas. To this union was born
 three children: Katherine, Marcia, and Stephen. Edgar and Norma were 
married for more than 68 years, being separated when Norma died on April
 16, 2019.
 Edgar was involved with his church, family, work and community. 
After retirement, Edgar and Norma transferred to Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS on September 7, 1997. He served the 
Lutheran church as a Sunday School teacher, council member/Elder, and 
Usher. He was a teacher for Kansas Hunter Safety and achieved the level 
of Master Instructor. He loved traveling, camping, fishing, boating, 
woodworking, hunting, taxidermy, custom gun building, and driving truck 
for harvest. He often enjoyed doing these things with his wife, 
children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Attending church and 
family meals together was the highlight of his day. 
 Edgar is preceded in death by his parents (Albert and Emma), his 
brother (Gerald) and sister-in-law (Ruth), Wife (Norma Jean), and two 
nieces (Mary and Sara). He is survived by his children: Katherine (John)
 Douglass of Overland Park, KS, Marcia (Tom) Bose of Cedar, KS and 
Stephen (Mercedes) Bienhoff of Oak Ridge, North Carolina. Eleven 
grandchildren (spouses), 18 great-grandchildren, five nephews (spouses) 
and a niece (spouse) also survive. One sister-in-law, Nola (Bob) Brown 
of Wichita, KS also survives.
 In lieu of flowers, a memorial is designated for Christ the King 
Lutheran Church in Salina, KS and Saint John Lutheran Church in 
Kensington, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Edgar-H--Bienhoff?obId=22759799#/celebrationWall">Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Edgar H. Bienhoff

Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982, in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; Brian graduated from Smith 
Center High School, class of 2000. On June 17, 2005, Brian married 
Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, KS. To this union, they were blessed with
 four children: Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery.&nbsp; Brian worked as the 
Information Technology Director for Landmark Implement, where he had 
worked since 2007. Brian had many hobbies throughout his life. 
He enjoyed pheasant hunting, golfing, fishing, moonlighting as an event 
DJ, and being the quintessential conversationalist. Brian loved singing,
 playing, and listening to music (albeit sometimes only the first 30 
seconds of each song). Brian lived life to the fullest and had an 
infectious personality; he put a smile on your face each and every time 
you would see him.&nbsp; He had a knack for making everyone laugh and he 
never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his friends and 
family and enjoyed teaching his kids how to shoot firearms. &nbsp;He was a 
certified pilot and had a budding passion for piloting small aircraft. 
Brian also had a fondness for cooking with a special affinity for all 
things barbeque. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Sharon Kingsbury and Beverly Martin. 
 Brian is survived by his wife Lynnae Martin of Smith Center; four 
children, Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery Martin all of Smith Center; 
parents, Rick (Tishia) Martin of Derby, Merry (Glen) VanderGiesen of 
Gaylord; grandfather Eldon “Stub” Martin of Smith Center; siblings, Eric
 (Becca) Martin of Overland Park, Brenda (Jason) McCartney of Smith 
Center, Alex (Tasha) Martin of Olathe; sister-in-law Sonya (Jesse) 
Buchholz of Lincoln, NE; brother-in-law Tracy Hudson of Chamberlain, SD;
 step-sister Tessa (Dustin) Wilkes of Derby; step-brother Brodie Beckman
 of Wichita; eleven nieces and nephews, Mickalee, Abby, Allyiah, Dalton,
 Georgiah, Reis, Lynkin, DaMarcus, Audrey, Marianna, and Jesse, 
countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of Brian's 
life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 
26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends 
from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take 
place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
 Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's education 
and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982, in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; Brian graduated from Smith 
Center High School, class of 2000. On June 17, 2005, Brian married 
Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, KS. To this union, they were blessed with
 four children: Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery.&nbsp; Brian worked as the 
Information Technology Director for Landmark Implement, where he had 
worked since 2007. Brian had many hobbies throughout his life. 
He enjoyed pheasant hunting, golfing, fishing, moonlighting as an event 
DJ, and being the quintessential conversationalist. Brian loved singing,
 playing, and listening to music (albeit sometimes only the first 30 
seconds of each song). Brian lived life to the fullest and had an 
infectious personality; he put a smile on your face each and every time 
you would see him.&nbsp; He had a knack for making everyone laugh and he 
never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his friends and 
family and enjoyed teaching his kids how to shoot firearms. &nbsp;He was a 
certified pilot and had a budding passion for piloting small aircraft. 
Brian also had a fondness for cooking with a special affinity for all 
things barbeque. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Russell and Sharon Kingsbury and Beverly Martin. 
 Brian is survived by his wife Lynnae Martin of Smith Center; four 
children, Holden, Breeley, Taryn, and Emery Martin all of Smith Center; 
parents, Rick (Tishia) Martin of Derby, Merry (Glen) VanderGiesen of 
Gaylord; grandfather Eldon “Stub” Martin of Smith Center; siblings, Eric
 (Becca) Martin of Overland Park, Brenda (Jason) McCartney of Smith 
Center, Alex (Tasha) Martin of Olathe; sister-in-law Sonya (Jesse) 
Buchholz of Lincoln, NE; brother-in-law Tracy Hudson of Chamberlain, SD;
 step-sister Tessa (Dustin) Wilkes of Derby; step-brother Brodie Beckman
 of Wichita; eleven nieces and nephews, Mickalee, Abby, Allyiah, Dalton,
 Georgiah, Reis, Lynkin, DaMarcus, Audrey, Marianna, and Jesse, 
countless aunts, uncles, and cousins. A celebration of Brian's 
life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 
26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends 
from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take 
place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
 Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's education 
and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Brian L. Martin

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>April 21, 1935 ~ October 24, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Melba-Winter">HERE</a> for service details.

Melba Jean (Coons) Winter

Donna Nadine Marbut, 67, passed away October 24, 2021 at home in 
Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 26, 1954, at Smith Center, 
Kansas, to Donald Eugene &amp; Myrna (Yenne) Sheets.

Coming from Smith Center in 1962, Donna was a Great Bend resident. 
She was a nurse at Hoisington’s Cheyenne Meadows Living Center, Cherry 
Village, Great Bend Manor, and Ellinwood Country Living, retiring in 
2019. She especially loved to spend time with her family.

Survivors include, two sons, Jason Marbut and wife Mandy of 
McPherson, and Trevor Marbut and wife Sam of Lenexa; a brother, John 
Sheets and wife Vicki of Great Bend; a step brother, Steve Skeels of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three step sisters, Vicki Schamaun and husband 
Mike of New Braunfels, Tex., Cathy Winters of Phillipsburg, and Sheila 
Stocker and husband Randy of Shelton, Neb.; three grandchildren, Tyler 
Marbut and wife Taylor, Makenzie Marbut, and Kaleigh Marbut; and three 
great grandchildren, Brantlie Marbut, Adlie Marbut and Carter Marbut. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrna Sheets; her father and 
stepmother, Donald Sheets and Carolyn Showalter Skeels Sheets; and her 
beloved English bulldog, Rowdy.

Visitation will take place 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donna Nadine Marbut, 67, passed away October 24, 2021 at home in 
Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 26, 1954, at Smith Center, 
Kansas, to Donald Eugene &amp; Myrna (Yenne) Sheets.Coming from Smith Center in 1962, Donna was a Great Bend resident. 
She was a nurse at Hoisington’s Cheyenne Meadows Living Center, Cherry 
Village, Great Bend Manor, and Ellinwood Country Living, retiring in 
2019. She especially loved to spend time with her family.Survivors include, two sons, Jason Marbut and wife Mandy of 
McPherson, and Trevor Marbut and wife Sam of Lenexa; a brother, John 
Sheets and wife Vicki of Great Bend; a step brother, Steve Skeels of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; three step sisters, Vicki Schamaun and husband 
Mike of New Braunfels, Tex., Cathy Winters of Phillipsburg, and Sheila 
Stocker and husband Randy of Shelton, Neb.; three grandchildren, Tyler 
Marbut and wife Taylor, Makenzie Marbut, and Kaleigh Marbut; and three 
great grandchildren, Brantlie Marbut, Adlie Marbut and Carter Marbut. 
She was preceded in death by her mother, Myrna Sheets; her father and 
stepmother, Donald Sheets and Carolyn Showalter Skeels Sheets; and her 
beloved English bulldog, Rowdy.Visitation will take place 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Donna Nadine Marbut

Lucille May (Miller) Martin, age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away
 Friday, October 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.

Lucille was born on May 2, 1953, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Virgil O. and 
Pearl M. (Brown) Miller. She grew up in Hoxie, where she graduated from 
High School in 1971. Lucille was united in marriage to Anthony W. Martin
 on April 11, 1975 in Hoxie. It was at this time that they moved to 
WaKeeney and resided there until her passing.

Lucille enjoyed being a housewife and mother of two children, Richard
 and Kimberly. She worked as a cook, motel housekeeper, and for the last
 16 years as a dietary aide at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in 
WaKeeney. Lucille was a very loving, caring, passionate lady. She was a 
charter member of the Eagle’s Club 3774 of WaKeeney. She enjoyed playing
 and calling bingo at the Eagle’s Club, and watching football games.

Lucille is survived by her husband Tony of the family home; son 
Richard W. Martin (Mackenzie) of WaKeeney; daughter Kimberly S. Jukes 
(Terry) of Denver, Colorado; sisters Carol Trice of WaKeeney, and Meg 
Muir, of Fort Collins, Colorado; many nieces, nephews, and 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Virgil, Earl, and Philip Miller; sister Louise Craft; and 3 nieces.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

A memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 30, 2021, 
at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiating.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital or Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

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 </figure>Lucille May (Miller) Martin, age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away
 Friday, October 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.Lucille was born on May 2, 1953, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Virgil O. and 
Pearl M. (Brown) Miller. She grew up in Hoxie, where she graduated from 
High School in 1971. Lucille was united in marriage to Anthony W. Martin
 on April 11, 1975 in Hoxie. It was at this time that they moved to 
WaKeeney and resided there until her passing.Lucille enjoyed being a housewife and mother of two children, Richard
 and Kimberly. She worked as a cook, motel housekeeper, and for the last
 16 years as a dietary aide at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in 
WaKeeney. Lucille was a very loving, caring, passionate lady. She was a 
charter member of the Eagle’s Club 3774 of WaKeeney. She enjoyed playing
 and calling bingo at the Eagle’s Club, and watching football games.Lucille is survived by her husband Tony of the family home; son 
Richard W. Martin (Mackenzie) of WaKeeney; daughter Kimberly S. Jukes 
(Terry) of Denver, Colorado; sisters Carol Trice of WaKeeney, and Meg 
Muir, of Fort Collins, Colorado; many nieces, nephews, and 
brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Virgil, Earl, and Philip Miller; sister Louise Craft; and 3 nieces.Visitation will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:00-8:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.A memorial service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 30, 2021, 
at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with Pastor Jon Anderson officiating.Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial 
Hospital or Dreiling/Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. Donations may 
be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

Lucille May Martin

Concordia resident Damon J. W. Beckman passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 20.

He was born October 22, 2000, the son of Thane Beckman and Janna Powers.

He was preceded in death by his mother Janna Lea Constable and a brother Trenton Brinkman.

Survivors include his father Thane Beckman of Concordia and his sister Daria Beckman of Phillipsburg.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Friday, 
October 29, 2021, at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart,
 KS, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the
 Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 28, 2021,&nbsp; from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, for visitation.

Memorial contributions in memory of Damon may be made to his nephew McKennan John's education fund.

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 </figure>Concordia resident Damon J. W. Beckman passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at the age of 20.He was born October 22, 2000, the son of Thane Beckman and Janna Powers.He was preceded in death by his mother Janna Lea Constable and a brother Trenton Brinkman.Survivors include his father Thane Beckman of Concordia and his sister Daria Beckman of Phillipsburg.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Friday, 
October 29, 2021, at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart,
 KS, with Pastor Lee Bennight officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the
 Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 28, 2021,&nbsp; from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, for visitation.Memorial contributions in memory of Damon may be made to his nephew McKennan John's education fund.

Damon J. W. Beckman

Frank Leo Schwarzenberger, 92, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2021, at the Gove County Medical Center. Frank was born October 12, 1929, at the family farmstead southeast of Quinter to Alexander and Walburga (Ziegler) Schwarzenberger, Sr. He was the eighth of nine children. Frank attended the Harmony Country School just a half mile from his home. He completed the eighth grade and then his help was needed on the farm. Frank enlisted in the Navy in the early 1950's and served as an airplane mechanic on the aircraft carrier, USS Kersarge. Frank was deployed three times to the South Pacific during the Korean War. 
 
Frank was united in marriage to Darlene Dinkel on April 26, 1955, in Grainfield, Kansas. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until Darlene's passing in 2011. Frank lived his entire life in Quinter on the farm on which he was born. Frank and Darlene worked side by side on the farm raising various crops and operating a dairy for 35 years. 
 
Frank served his community at various times by being a St. Michael's parish council member, a board member of various cooperatives in Collyer and Quinter, and as a Gove County Commissioner. Frank was also a member of the American Legion and Kansas Farm Bureau. 
 
Frank enjoyed visiting and reading, but most of all farming. He was recently recognized by the Salina Diocese Catholic Rural Life Commission for owning/operating the same land for one hundred years or more by being awarded the Monsignor John George Weber Century Farm Award. He was very proud of this accomplishment. 
 
Frank is survived by daughter Sandy Jacobs and husband Jim, and son Larry Schwarzenberger, all of Phillipsburg, Kansas; grandchildren Jari Jacobs and Karen of Neosho, Missouri, Kellen Jacobs and Emily of Norton, Kansas, and Jennifer McClintock of Buhler, Kansas; and nine great grandchildren, Sydney and Brooklyn Jacobs, Teyah, Oakleigh, Quinten, and Lilah Jacobs, and Olivia, Kendall, and Kaidyn McClintock. 
 
Frank is preceded in death by his parents; wife Darlene; sisters Margaret (Peg) Selensky, Philomena (Phil) Dreher, Mary Hoch, Alex Schwarzenberger Jr., Cecilia Werth, Dorothy Schneider, Agnes Berens, and Albert Schwarzenberger; numerous in laws and relatives. 
 
Thursday, October 28, 2021 a visitation will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter from 5-7 p.m. with a wake service to follow.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. with Father Charles Steier officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's cemetery. 
 
The family requests no flowers please. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael's Catholic Church at Collyer, Gove County Long Term Care or Jay Johnson Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, Wakeeney, Kansas 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Frank Leo Schwarzenberger, 92, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on October 22, 2021, at the Gove County Medical Center. Frank was born October 12, 1929, at the family farmstead southeast of Quinter to Alexander and Walburga (Ziegler) Schwarzenberger, Sr. He was the eighth of nine children. Frank attended the Harmony Country School just a half mile from his home. He completed the eighth grade and then his help was needed on the farm. Frank enlisted in the Navy in the early 1950's and served as an airplane mechanic on the aircraft carrier, USS Kersarge. Frank was deployed three times to the South Pacific during the Korean War. 
 
Frank was united in marriage to Darlene Dinkel on April 26, 1955, in Grainfield, Kansas. They enjoyed 56 years of marriage until Darlene's passing in 2011. Frank lived his entire life in Quinter on the farm on which he was born. Frank and Darlene worked side by side on the farm raising various crops and operating a dairy for 35 years. 
 
Frank served his community at various times by being a St. Michael's parish council member, a board member of various cooperatives in Collyer and Quinter, and as a Gove County Commissioner. Frank was also a member of the American Legion and Kansas Farm Bureau. 
 
Frank enjoyed visiting and reading, but most of all farming. He was recently recognized by the Salina Diocese Catholic Rural Life Commission for owning/operating the same land for one hundred years or more by being awarded the Monsignor John George Weber Century Farm Award. He was very proud of this accomplishment. 
 
Frank is survived by daughter Sandy Jacobs and husband Jim, and son Larry Schwarzenberger, all of Phillipsburg, Kansas; grandchildren Jari Jacobs and Karen of Neosho, Missouri, Kellen Jacobs and Emily of Norton, Kansas, and Jennifer McClintock of Buhler, Kansas; and nine great grandchildren, Sydney and Brooklyn Jacobs, Teyah, Oakleigh, Quinten, and Lilah Jacobs, and Olivia, Kendall, and Kaidyn McClintock. 
 
Frank is preceded in death by his parents; wife Darlene; sisters Margaret (Peg) Selensky, Philomena (Phil) Dreher, Mary Hoch, Alex Schwarzenberger Jr., Cecilia Werth, Dorothy Schneider, Agnes Berens, and Albert Schwarzenberger; numerous in laws and relatives. 
 
Thursday, October 28, 2021 a visitation will be held at the Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter from 5-7 p.m. with a wake service to follow.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. with Father Charles Steier officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael's cemetery. 
 
The family requests no flowers please. Memorials are suggested to St. Michael's Catholic Church at Collyer, Gove County Long Term Care or Jay Johnson Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, Wakeeney, Kansas 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

Frank Leo Schwarzenberger

Lyla Carolyn (Noffsinger) Legg was born July 31, 1930, to RuthAnn 
(Galley) &amp; Lyle Clifford Noffsinger on the family farm southeast of 
Osborne. &nbsp;She was the 6th of 7 children. &nbsp;Lyla went to be with the Lord 
on October 22, 2021, at the age of 91.

Lyla attended grades 1 - 8 at Mount Hope School District #6 &amp; graduated from Osborne High School with the class of 1948. &nbsp;

Following graduation, she worked as a telephone operator for United 
Telephone Co. &nbsp;On July 3, 1949, she married Merwin Dee Legg at the 
United Methodist Church Parsonage with a dinner &amp; family gathering 
at her family's country home. &nbsp;The couple made their home in &amp; 
around Osborne. &nbsp;To this union was born two children: Daniel Eugene 
&amp; Beverly Ann. &nbsp;As her children grew, Lyla returned to the work 
force at the Osborne County Treasurer's Office before becoming the 
secretary for the Osborne County Highway Department until her 
retirement.

Lyla was baptized at the Osborne Christian Church by Reverend 
Clarence Zimmerman. &nbsp;Lyla was a deaconess, Sunday School teacher, &amp; 
junior choir director there. &nbsp;At the time of her passing she was part of
 the Free Methodist Church congregation. &nbsp;

Lyla had been a leader in the Penn 4-H Club, a Brownie Scout leader, a
 member of the Be Better EHU, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 
&amp; a member of the Osborne County Saddle Club. &nbsp;Her family's hobby 
was spending weekends showing horses over the state of Kansas.

The love of her life passed away May 5, 2000, from lung cancer. &nbsp;Lyla
 continued to live on the south edge of Osborne where she enjoyed 
watching the wildlife roam the bottom brome field &amp; even stroll 
through the yard.

Lyla is survived by her daughter Beverly &amp; her son Dan &amp; wife
 Jan; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother Dr. Clifford 
Noffsinger &amp; wife Dee; numerous nieces &amp; nephews plus a host of 
friends.

Lyla was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth &amp; Lyle 
Noffsinger; her siblings Clyde Noffsiner, Marjorie Jackson, Dorothy 
Detwiler, Wayne Noffsinger, &amp; Marietta Goering; her grandparents.

<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Lyla-Legg">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Lyla Carolyn (Noffsinger) Legg was born July 31, 1930, to RuthAnn 
(Galley) &amp; Lyle Clifford Noffsinger on the family farm southeast of 
Osborne. &nbsp;She was the 6th of 7 children. &nbsp;Lyla went to be with the Lord 
on October 22, 2021, at the age of 91.Lyla attended grades 1 - 8 at Mount Hope School District #6 &amp; graduated from Osborne High School with the class of 1948. &nbsp;Following graduation, she worked as a telephone operator for United 
Telephone Co. &nbsp;On July 3, 1949, she married Merwin Dee Legg at the 
United Methodist Church Parsonage with a dinner &amp; family gathering 
at her family's country home. &nbsp;The couple made their home in &amp; 
around Osborne. &nbsp;To this union was born two children: Daniel Eugene 
&amp; Beverly Ann. &nbsp;As her children grew, Lyla returned to the work 
force at the Osborne County Treasurer's Office before becoming the 
secretary for the Osborne County Highway Department until her 
retirement.Lyla was baptized at the Osborne Christian Church by Reverend 
Clarence Zimmerman. &nbsp;Lyla was a deaconess, Sunday School teacher, &amp; 
junior choir director there. &nbsp;At the time of her passing she was part of
 the Free Methodist Church congregation. &nbsp;Lyla had been a leader in the Penn 4-H Club, a Brownie Scout leader, a
 member of the Be Better EHU, a member of the American Legion Auxiliary 
&amp; a member of the Osborne County Saddle Club. &nbsp;Her family's hobby 
was spending weekends showing horses over the state of Kansas.The love of her life passed away May 5, 2000, from lung cancer. &nbsp;Lyla
 continued to live on the south edge of Osborne where she enjoyed 
watching the wildlife roam the bottom brome field &amp; even stroll 
through the yard.Lyla is survived by her daughter Beverly &amp; her son Dan &amp; wife
 Jan; 4 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; her brother Dr. Clifford 
Noffsinger &amp; wife Dee; numerous nieces &amp; nephews plus a host of 
friends.Lyla was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth &amp; Lyle 
Noffsinger; her siblings Clyde Noffsiner, Marjorie Jackson, Dorothy 
Detwiler, Wayne Noffsinger, &amp; Marietta Goering; her grandparents.<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Lyla-Legg">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Lyla Carolyn (Noffsinger) Legg

Edwin Eugene Holsman Sr., 93, passed away on October 19, 2021, at his 
home in Pinedale, WY. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Bogue, KS to 
Charley and Cora (Merrel) Holsman. While growing up, he lived in Horton,
 Atwood, Colby and Oberlin, Kansas.
 On December 6, 1953, Edwin united with Lila Withington in Atwood, KS.
 To this union they had two sons and one daughter. Edwin served in the
 Army for 2 years. He worked at Texico gas station, Good Sam’s, nursing
 homes, and Colby Community College. His hobbies were woodworking, 
camping and fishing.
 Edwin is survived by son: Kevin (Tammy) Holsman of Pinedale WY; 
daughter: Brenda Anderson of Bismarck, ND; brothers: C.F. (Dorene) 
Holsman of Topeka, KS and Gerald (Mary) Holsman of Horton, KS; 
grandchildren: Abigail Anderson, Angela Anderson, Kelly Hake, Kayla 
(Jeremy) Williams, Amanda (Granite) McMartin, Chase Holsman; 13 great 
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Lila Holsman; son: Edwin (Kathy) Holsman, 
Jr. and sister Evelyn Peters; brother-in-laws: Harlan Withington, Harold
 Withington, Melvin Withington, and Royal Chessmore; sister-in-laws: 
Mary Kay Holsman, Hilda Chessmore, Irene Withington, Judy Withington, 
and Hazel Withington.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Edwin-Eugene-Holsman-Sr?obId=22721698#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635194215749.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edwin Eugene Holsman Sr., 93, passed away on October 19, 2021, at his 
home in Pinedale, WY. He was born on October 10, 1928, in Bogue, KS to 
Charley and Cora (Merrel) Holsman. While growing up, he lived in Horton,
 Atwood, Colby and Oberlin, Kansas.
 On December 6, 1953, Edwin united with Lila Withington in Atwood, KS.
 To this union they had two sons and one daughter. Edwin served in the
 Army for 2 years. He worked at Texico gas station, Good Sam’s, nursing
 homes, and Colby Community College. His hobbies were woodworking, 
camping and fishing.
 Edwin is survived by son: Kevin (Tammy) Holsman of Pinedale WY; 
daughter: Brenda Anderson of Bismarck, ND; brothers: C.F. (Dorene) 
Holsman of Topeka, KS and Gerald (Mary) Holsman of Horton, KS; 
grandchildren: Abigail Anderson, Angela Anderson, Kelly Hake, Kayla 
(Jeremy) Williams, Amanda (Granite) McMartin, Chase Holsman; 13 great 
grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Lila Holsman; son: Edwin (Kathy) Holsman, 
Jr. and sister Evelyn Peters; brother-in-laws: Harlan Withington, Harold
 Withington, Melvin Withington, and Royal Chessmore; sister-in-laws: 
Mary Kay Holsman, Hilda Chessmore, Irene Withington, Judy Withington, 
and Hazel Withington.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Edwin-Eugene-Holsman-Sr?obId=22721698#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Edwin Eugene Holsman Sr.

Sharon Louise Smolik, 74, passed away October 23, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on November 18, 1946, at Great 
Bend to Bill &amp; Hilda (Ehrlich) Galliart. She married Robert Smolik 
on November 28, 1963, at Great Bend.&nbsp;

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Sharon was a hostess and cook for 
various places in town, including, USD 428 Central Kitchen, Kiowa 
Kitchen, Great Bend Learning Center and the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 
She most recently retired from True Value. She was a member of Prince of
 Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, VFW 
Post #3111, and the American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary. Sharon loved to
 cook and especially spend time with family.

Survivors include, her husband Robert Smolik of the home; a daughter,
 Darla Stroud and husband Huie of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Jamie 
Johnson and husband Scott, and Jessika Stroud; and two great 
grandchildren, Hunter and Kolton. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Bill Galliart, and her mother, Hilda Meisner.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 28, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 
4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 

Memorials have
 been designated to Kindred Hospice or Shriner's Travel Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635185121355.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sharon Louise Smolik, 74, passed away October 23, 2021, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on November 18, 1946, at Great 
Bend to Bill &amp; Hilda (Ehrlich) Galliart. She married Robert Smolik 
on November 28, 1963, at Great Bend.&nbsp;A lifetime Great Bend resident, Sharon was a hostess and cook for 
various places in town, including, USD 428 Central Kitchen, Kiowa 
Kitchen, Great Bend Learning Center and the Dominican Sisters of Peace. 
She most recently retired from True Value. She was a member of Prince of
 Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society, VFW 
Post #3111, and the American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary. Sharon loved to
 cook and especially spend time with family.Survivors include, her husband Robert Smolik of the home; a daughter,
 Darla Stroud and husband Huie of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Jamie 
Johnson and husband Scott, and Jessika Stroud; and two great 
grandchildren, Hunter and Kolton. She was preceded in death by her 
father, Bill Galliart, and her mother, Hilda Meisner.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 28, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 
4:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, October 29, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. 
Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have
 been designated to Kindred Hospice or Shriner's Travel Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Sharon Louise Smolik

Raymond Schaffer was born to Frank and Barbara (Urban) Schaffer, on 
February 27, 1931, on the family farm near Loretto, KS.&nbsp; Raymond passed 
from this world on October 23, 2021.

He spent his childhood years going to the Catholic Grade School in 
Loretto, helping with farm chores and spent many Sunday afternoons 
playing baseball. Being the youngest in the family, he learned many 
useful life skills from his parents and siblings.

He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Schuckman on July 29, 1952.
 Together they moved around and worked at many jobs supporting each 
other and their love.&nbsp; They lived in and worked in La Crosse, KS, 
Denver, CO, Dodge City, KS, on the farm at Alamota, KS, Montezuma, KS, 
Ulysses, KS, Garden City, KS, and Round Rock, Texas, before returning 
full circle, back to La Crosse in 1991.&nbsp; During this moving about&nbsp;they 
also raised two children, Tamra and Troy.

Some of the jobs Raymond held&nbsp; through the years were carpentry, 
mechanics, sales, and factory production of mobile homes and customized 
vans. He was also half of the Handy Pair with his brother Francis in 
Round Rock.

Raymond and Mary Lou also shared a love and the creative skills of 
remodeling many of the homes in which they lived. They remodeled and 
repurposed homes, which was a fine tribute to their German roots and 
heritage. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and
 Barbara, an infant sister, Eleanor, a sister, Mary Jones, four 
brothers, Clarence, Aloyius, John, and Francis, and a son-in-law, Brad 
Sligar.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lou, his children, Tamra
 Sligar, of Garden City, KS, and son Troy and wife Janet of Waco, TX, 
nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.

Services will be on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church in La Crosse. The family will greet friends from 9:30 
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; A rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral 
mass celebrating Raymond’s life will begin at 10:30, followed by 
inurnment at La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.

In remembrance of Raymond’s life, memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635179319634.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Raymond Schaffer was born to Frank and Barbara (Urban) Schaffer, on 
February 27, 1931, on the family farm near Loretto, KS.&nbsp; Raymond passed 
from this world on October 23, 2021.He spent his childhood years going to the Catholic Grade School in 
Loretto, helping with farm chores and spent many Sunday afternoons 
playing baseball. Being the youngest in the family, he learned many 
useful life skills from his parents and siblings.He married the love of his life, Mary Lou Schuckman on July 29, 1952.
 Together they moved around and worked at many jobs supporting each 
other and their love.&nbsp; They lived in and worked in La Crosse, KS, 
Denver, CO, Dodge City, KS, on the farm at Alamota, KS, Montezuma, KS, 
Ulysses, KS, Garden City, KS, and Round Rock, Texas, before returning 
full circle, back to La Crosse in 1991.&nbsp; During this moving about&nbsp;they 
also raised two children, Tamra and Troy.Some of the jobs Raymond held&nbsp; through the years were carpentry, 
mechanics, sales, and factory production of mobile homes and customized 
vans. He was also half of the Handy Pair with his brother Francis in 
Round Rock.Raymond and Mary Lou also shared a love and the creative skills of 
remodeling many of the homes in which they lived. They remodeled and 
repurposed homes, which was a fine tribute to their German roots and 
heritage. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and
 Barbara, an infant sister, Eleanor, a sister, Mary Jones, four 
brothers, Clarence, Aloyius, John, and Francis, and a son-in-law, Brad 
Sligar.He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary Lou, his children, Tamra
 Sligar, of Garden City, KS, and son Troy and wife Janet of Waco, TX, 
nine grandchildren, and thirteen great grandchildren.Services will be on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church in La Crosse. The family will greet friends from 9:30 
a.m. to 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; A rosary will begin at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral 
mass celebrating Raymond’s life will begin at 10:30, followed by 
inurnment at La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse.In remembrance of Raymond’s life, memorial contributions may be given to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Raymond Schaffer

Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982 in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; On June 17, 2005, Brian 
married Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, Kansas. A celebration 
of Brian's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021,
 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, 
with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to 
greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given to Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's 
education and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Brian L. Martin, 39, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, in Phillipsburg, KS. 
 Brian was born March 23, 1982 in Red Cloud, NE, the son of Merry 
(Kingsbury) VanderGiesen and Rick Martin.&nbsp; On June 17, 2005, Brian 
married Lynnae Hudson in Smith Center, Kansas. A celebration 
of Brian's life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 27, 2021,
 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, 
with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with family present to 
greet friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given to Brian L. Martin Memorial Fund to be used for his children's 
education and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel. A full obituary is pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

October 10, 1928
 -
 October 19, 2021

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Edwin-Gene-Holsman-Sr?obId=22721698#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

October 10, 1928
 -
 October 19, 2021An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Edwin-Gene-Holsman-Sr?obId=22721698#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Edwin Gene Holsman Sr.

Margie Marie (Broeckelman) Schoenfeld was born March 5, 1958, in Oakley, 
Kansas, to Bill and Emelyn (Moellering) Broeckelman. She died on Oct. 21,
 2021, at KU Med Center in Kansas City. 
Margie grew up on a farm just north of Oakley. She was the only sister 
that filled in with farm chores, including milking cows, after most of 
the boys moved on. She attended grade school and high school in Oakley 
and later attended Colby Community College. 
She got to know lots of people in towns in northwest Kansas when she 
worked in grocery stores as a meat cutter. She was active for several 
years in Jaycees. She took a turn as the director of the Logan County 
Healthcare Foundation. She was later employed by the Oakley Chamber as 
director and was in part, responsible for getting the Buffalo Bill 
sculpture on the west side of Oakley planned and completed. 
On June 3, 2006, she married Jerry Schoenfeld in Oakley, Kansas, where 
they lived at the time of her death. With that marriage came children 
and grandchildren that she loved as her own. 
She and Jerry were active in the music provided at St. Joseph’s Catholic
 Church and active in other community groups. They made many trips to 
Branson and enjoyed the music and other activities there. Her love of 
music included singing at many weddings and funerals; singing to little 
children to put them to sleep, and giving guitar lessons. 
Margie was an avid gardener, giving away lots of produce and canned 
goods to friends and family. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting and 
entered some of her work at fairs. 
She and Jerry were avid golfers. Their first kiss was on #3 green in 
Oakley after a great golf shot by Margie to birdie the hole. Together 
they enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities, traveling many 
miles in a week’s time. 
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Emelyn Broeckelman, 
brother-in-law Buddy Van Horn and a sister Mary Ann Sahlfeld. 
Survivors include her husband Jerry; their children: Jerry (Edie) 
Schoenfeld, Salida, CO; Richard (Lori) Schoenfeld, St. Mary’s, KS; and 
Bridgit (Ken) Bockwinkel, Oakley. Grandchildren: Jake, Jesse, Taegan, 
Kiera, and Cassidy Schoenfeld, and Allison, Corbin, Kaylie, and 
Alexander Bockwinkel. Brothers: Greg (Jane) of Colorado Springs, Mike 
(Cindy) of Lakin, Bob (Bunny) of Wichita, Tom (Roxy) of Quinter, Joe 
(Cathy) of Selden, and Jim (Tami) of Norton; sisters: Kathy Kuntz (Bob) 
of Quinter, Linda Van Horn of Colby, Susan Taylor of Grand Prairie, TX, 
Donna Gonzalez of Wichita; and brother-in-law Jerry Sahlfeld of Salina. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26 at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating and interment 
in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 25 from 5
 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a rosary/wake service at
 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Logan 
County Healthcare Foundation, or the Band Program at Oakley High School 
and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 204, Oakley, KS 
67748. Condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&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/2021/10/1635166987143.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Margie Marie (Broeckelman) Schoenfeld was born March 5, 1958, in Oakley, 
Kansas, to Bill and Emelyn (Moellering) Broeckelman. She died on Oct. 21,
 2021, at KU Med Center in Kansas City. 
Margie grew up on a farm just north of Oakley. She was the only sister 
that filled in with farm chores, including milking cows, after most of 
the boys moved on. She attended grade school and high school in Oakley 
and later attended Colby Community College. 
She got to know lots of people in towns in northwest Kansas when she 
worked in grocery stores as a meat cutter. She was active for several 
years in Jaycees. She took a turn as the director of the Logan County 
Healthcare Foundation. She was later employed by the Oakley Chamber as 
director and was in part, responsible for getting the Buffalo Bill 
sculpture on the west side of Oakley planned and completed. 
On June 3, 2006, she married Jerry Schoenfeld in Oakley, Kansas, where 
they lived at the time of her death. With that marriage came children 
and grandchildren that she loved as her own. 
She and Jerry were active in the music provided at St. Joseph’s Catholic
 Church and active in other community groups. They made many trips to 
Branson and enjoyed the music and other activities there. Her love of 
music included singing at many weddings and funerals; singing to little 
children to put them to sleep, and giving guitar lessons. 
Margie was an avid gardener, giving away lots of produce and canned 
goods to friends and family. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting and 
entered some of her work at fairs. 
She and Jerry were avid golfers. Their first kiss was on #3 green in 
Oakley after a great golf shot by Margie to birdie the hole. Together 
they enjoyed attending their grandchildren’s activities, traveling many 
miles in a week’s time. 
She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Emelyn Broeckelman, 
brother-in-law Buddy Van Horn and a sister Mary Ann Sahlfeld. 
Survivors include her husband Jerry; their children: Jerry (Edie) 
Schoenfeld, Salida, CO; Richard (Lori) Schoenfeld, St. Mary’s, KS; and 
Bridgit (Ken) Bockwinkel, Oakley. Grandchildren: Jake, Jesse, Taegan, 
Kiera, and Cassidy Schoenfeld, and Allison, Corbin, Kaylie, and 
Alexander Bockwinkel. Brothers: Greg (Jane) of Colorado Springs, Mike 
(Cindy) of Lakin, Bob (Bunny) of Wichita, Tom (Roxy) of Quinter, Joe 
(Cathy) of Selden, and Jim (Tami) of Norton; sisters: Kathy Kuntz (Bob) 
of Quinter, Linda Van Horn of Colby, Susan Taylor of Grand Prairie, TX, 
Donna Gonzalez of Wichita; and brother-in-law Jerry Sahlfeld of Salina. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 26 at St. Joseph’s 
Catholic Church, Oakley with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating and interment 
in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, October 25 from 5
 to 7 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church with a rosary/wake service at
 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Logan 
County Healthcare Foundation, or the Band Program at Oakley High School 
and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 204, Oakley, KS 
67748. Condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Margie Marie (Broeckelman) Schoenfeld

John Leon Brannick, 89, of Colby, met his personal Lord and Savior face 
to face in the early morning hours of Friday, October 22, 2021. Though 
facing numerous health challenges, he peacefully went to sleep and woke 
in the Presence of God. 
John was the second to last of 13 children born to Michael and Lizzie 
(Wingfield) Brannick in Goodland, Kansas on November 30, 1931. 
He spent his childhood years growing up in the Goodland area and in 
Colorado Springs. He loved the mountains and open spaces. In his youth 
he loved being a part of the church orchestra and playing the saxophone.
 Music has always been a big part of his life. 
John met his beloved Beverly Harper while working at the Duckwalls in 
Colby. They were married May 12, 1950. Not long after their marriage, 
they moved to California where John became a proud member of the United 
States Marine Corps. Soon after arriving in the sunshine state, they 
started a family and welcomed their daughter Susan and sons John, 
Michael, and Steven. 
Upon being honorably discharged from the Marines in 1954, he held a 
variety of jobs in retail and agriculture. Their family returned to 
Kansas in 1972. 
No matter how anyone was acquainted with John, be at church, socially in
 community, or just driving by and waving as he sat in the sunshine of 
the front yard, he never knew a stranger or someone he wouldn’t sing to.
 He especially loved singing hymns at the nursing homes. 
He was an avid poet who was proudly published. He was known for his 
poems about his Savior and the beauty of nature. He often wrote poems 
for those he didn’t even know if they were experiencing grief or for 
those celebrating life’s milestones. 
His faith was the foundation of his life. Each year he would read the 
Bible cover to cover anywhere between three and four times. Over the 
course of his life, he completed God‘s word over 60+ times. Wearing out 
Bibles as he sat at his desk each morning in the Holy Scriptures was his
 daily act of service to his Savior and brought him tremendous pleasure.
 He truly hid God’s word in his heart. 
He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, in 1979; his second wife 
Norma (Gardner); his parents; brothers, sisters and his grandson Shathen
 Sawyer. 
He is survived by his daughter Susan (Larry) Hawkins, of Colby; sons, 
John (Margarita) Brannick, of San Diego, CA, Michael (Tia) Brannick, of 
Goodland and Steven (Rodena) Brannick, of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, 
Michelle (Daniel) Morris, of Colby, Michael (Kelsey) Hawkins, of Colby, 
Lexus (Russell) Mordecai, of McAlester, OK, Milan (Drew) Dautel, of 
Goodland, Cienna (Parker) Wells, of St. Francis, and nine 
great-grandchildren, Hadlie, Kash, Annie, Geoff, Harry, Ellie, 
Brycelynn, Luka and Baby Wells due April 2022. 
Services will be held at Celebration Community Church in Colby on 
Friday, October 29, 2021, at 10:30 CDT. Military Graveside services will
 be at the Goodland Cemetery at 1:00 pm MDT. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/10/1635166911989.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Leon Brannick, 89, of Colby, met his personal Lord and Savior face 
to face in the early morning hours of Friday, October 22, 2021. Though 
facing numerous health challenges, he peacefully went to sleep and woke 
in the Presence of God. 
John was the second to last of 13 children born to Michael and Lizzie 
(Wingfield) Brannick in Goodland, Kansas on November 30, 1931. 
He spent his childhood years growing up in the Goodland area and in 
Colorado Springs. He loved the mountains and open spaces. In his youth 
he loved being a part of the church orchestra and playing the saxophone.
 Music has always been a big part of his life. 
John met his beloved Beverly Harper while working at the Duckwalls in 
Colby. They were married May 12, 1950. Not long after their marriage, 
they moved to California where John became a proud member of the United 
States Marine Corps. Soon after arriving in the sunshine state, they 
started a family and welcomed their daughter Susan and sons John, 
Michael, and Steven. 
Upon being honorably discharged from the Marines in 1954, he held a 
variety of jobs in retail and agriculture. Their family returned to 
Kansas in 1972. 
No matter how anyone was acquainted with John, be at church, socially in
 community, or just driving by and waving as he sat in the sunshine of 
the front yard, he never knew a stranger or someone he wouldn’t sing to.
 He especially loved singing hymns at the nursing homes. 
He was an avid poet who was proudly published. He was known for his 
poems about his Savior and the beauty of nature. He often wrote poems 
for those he didn’t even know if they were experiencing grief or for 
those celebrating life’s milestones. 
His faith was the foundation of his life. Each year he would read the 
Bible cover to cover anywhere between three and four times. Over the 
course of his life, he completed God‘s word over 60+ times. Wearing out 
Bibles as he sat at his desk each morning in the Holy Scriptures was his
 daily act of service to his Savior and brought him tremendous pleasure.
 He truly hid God’s word in his heart. 
He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly, in 1979; his second wife 
Norma (Gardner); his parents; brothers, sisters and his grandson Shathen
 Sawyer. 
He is survived by his daughter Susan (Larry) Hawkins, of Colby; sons, 
John (Margarita) Brannick, of San Diego, CA, Michael (Tia) Brannick, of 
Goodland and Steven (Rodena) Brannick, of McAlester, OK; grandchildren, 
Michelle (Daniel) Morris, of Colby, Michael (Kelsey) Hawkins, of Colby, 
Lexus (Russell) Mordecai, of McAlester, OK, Milan (Drew) Dautel, of 
Goodland, Cienna (Parker) Wells, of St. Francis, and nine 
great-grandchildren, Hadlie, Kash, Annie, Geoff, Harry, Ellie, 
Brycelynn, Luka and Baby Wells due April 2022. 
Services will be held at Celebration Community Church in Colby on 
Friday, October 29, 2021, at 10:30 CDT. Military Graveside services will
 be at the Goodland Cemetery at 1:00 pm MDT. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

John Leon Brannick

Wednesday, January 7th, 1953-Friday, October 22nd, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/randall-ladenburger/4758451/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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Randall Ladenburger

Traci Lynn (Lundin) Gurtner, age 52, of Wichita, 
Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born August 14, 
1969, in St. Francis, Kansas. In 1995, Traci married LynDon Gurtner in 
Colby, Kansas. Traci graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988.

She is survived by her parents Dale and Carolyn Lundin, sister Kindi 
Bauman (Chris), children Amanda VanBrimmer, Tanner Gurtner (Ashley), 
Tanzia Wilson (Morgan) and grandchildren Dominic, NovaLyn, Landon, 
Heinrich, SparrowLyn and Raven.

She was preceded in death by her husband LynDon Gurtner and two 
children Katelyn and Bryce. Joy was brought to her life through her 
children, grandchildren, and fishing.

Condolences and memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N Eighth St., Salina 67401.

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 </figure>Traci Lynn (Lundin) Gurtner, age 52, of Wichita, 
Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She was born August 14, 
1969, in St. Francis, Kansas. In 1995, Traci married LynDon Gurtner in 
Colby, Kansas. Traci graduated from Salina Central High School in 1988.She is survived by her parents Dale and Carolyn Lundin, sister Kindi 
Bauman (Chris), children Amanda VanBrimmer, Tanner Gurtner (Ashley), 
Tanzia Wilson (Morgan) and grandchildren Dominic, NovaLyn, Landon, 
Heinrich, SparrowLyn and Raven.She was preceded in death by her husband LynDon Gurtner and two 
children Katelyn and Bryce. Joy was brought to her life through her 
children, grandchildren, and fishing.Condolences and memorials may be made to Ryan Mortuary, 137 N Eighth St., Salina 67401.

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