&nbsp;Phyllis Lynn Bliss, 70, of Sharon Springs, died Friday, June 28, 2024, in Tribune, KS. She was born March 25, 1954, in Oakley, KS, to George and Dorothy (Russell) Burris. Phyllis grew up in Wallace, KS, attending school there through the 8th grade. She then went to Sharon Springs High School and graduated with the class of 1972. On April 25, 1982, Phyllis married Charles Bliss, in Wallace. Phyllis enjoyed doing arts and crafts, making jewelry and watching rodeos, especially the bull riding. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and attending all their children’s and grandchildren’s activities.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Leon Burris, Joyce Penka and Gerald Russell and brothers-in-law, Jim Baehler and Glenn Kendall.

She is survived by her husband Charles, of Sharon Springs; children, Klee (Ronda) Jones, of Garden City, KS and Lance Jones of Smith Center; step-children, Chandra Bliss Parker, of Holyoke, CO and Devin Bliss of Hawkins, TX; sisters, Melba Baehler and Nelda Marsh; twelve grandchildren; one great grandchild, with two more on the way, and a host of nieces and nephews.

There will be a come and go memorial service for Phyllis from 2-4:00 p.m. MT, Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Township Hall in Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Phyllis Lynn Bliss, 70, of Sharon Springs, died Friday, June 28, 2024, in Tribune, KS. She was born March 25, 1954, in Oakley, KS, to George and Dorothy (Russell) Burris. Phyllis grew up in Wallace, KS, attending school there through the 8th grade. She then went to Sharon Springs High School and graduated with the class of 1972. On April 25, 1982, Phyllis married Charles Bliss, in Wallace. Phyllis enjoyed doing arts and crafts, making jewelry and watching rodeos, especially the bull riding. Above all, she loved spending time with her family and attending all their children’s and grandchildren’s activities.Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Leon Burris, Joyce Penka and Gerald Russell and brothers-in-law, Jim Baehler and Glenn Kendall.She is survived by her husband Charles, of Sharon Springs; children, Klee (Ronda) Jones, of Garden City, KS and Lance Jones of Smith Center; step-children, Chandra Bliss Parker, of Holyoke, CO and Devin Bliss of Hawkins, TX; sisters, Melba Baehler and Nelda Marsh; twelve grandchildren; one great grandchild, with two more on the way, and a host of nieces and nephews.There will be a come and go memorial service for Phyllis from 2-4:00 p.m. MT, Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Township Hall in Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phyllis Lynn Bliss

Edward Ray Fringer, 58, of Menlo, KS, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1965, in Oberlin, KS, to Larry and Kathleen Ann (Gibson) Fringer. Ed grew up in Hoxie, KS and attended Hoxie schools, graduating in 1985.

Between his Junior and Senior years in high school Ed joined the National Guard. After graduating he completed Advanced Individual Training and then was stationed in Germany for four years. There he met Carmen Herrmann and the two were married on August 11, 1990. Ed served in the National Guard for 21 years and was active in the Gulf War, Desert Storm and the Iraq War. After the service, Ed worked for NA Timmerman Feeding.

In his free time, Ed enjoyed watching wrestling, rodeos, dirt track car races, the Kansas City Chiefs and western movies. He also enjoyed reading westerns and putting together model cars and puzzles.

Ed was preceded in death by his father Larry L. Fringer and great nephew Landon Fringer.

He is survived by his wife Carmen Fringer; children, Jacklyn Fringer, Emmy Marie (Justin) Heikes, Leeann Fringer, Cody Fringer and Montana Fringer; mother Kathleen Ann Fringer; brother Daniel (Cynthia) Fringer; sister Debra (Tyler) Hudson and five grandchildren.A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Oberlin Cemetery, Oberlin, KS, followed by lunch at the Gathering Place, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to Baalmann Mortuary to help with funeral expenses and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward Ray Fringer, 58, of Menlo, KS, died Wednesday, June 26, 2024. He was born on December 23, 1965, in Oberlin, KS, to Larry and Kathleen Ann (Gibson) Fringer. Ed grew up in Hoxie, KS and attended Hoxie schools, graduating in 1985.Between his Junior and Senior years in high school Ed joined the National Guard. After graduating he completed Advanced Individual Training and then was stationed in Germany for four years. There he met Carmen Herrmann and the two were married on August 11, 1990. Ed served in the National Guard for 21 years and was active in the Gulf War, Desert Storm and the Iraq War. After the service, Ed worked for NA Timmerman Feeding.In his free time, Ed enjoyed watching wrestling, rodeos, dirt track car races, the Kansas City Chiefs and western movies. He also enjoyed reading westerns and putting together model cars and puzzles.Ed was preceded in death by his father Larry L. Fringer and great nephew Landon Fringer.He is survived by his wife Carmen Fringer; children, Jacklyn Fringer, Emmy Marie (Justin) Heikes, Leeann Fringer, Cody Fringer and Montana Fringer; mother Kathleen Ann Fringer; brother Daniel (Cynthia) Fringer; sister Debra (Tyler) Hudson and five grandchildren.A graveside service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 20, 2024, at the Oberlin Cemetery, Oberlin, KS, followed by lunch at the Gathering Place, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to Baalmann Mortuary to help with funeral expenses and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward Ray Fringer

Joseph Raymond “Joe” Bussen, 56, passed away July 1, 2024, at University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 20, 1968, in Red Cloud, Nebraska, to Gary Dorman and Susan Kennedy. He was soon adopted by Raymond Theodore and Shirley Rose (Leiker) Bussen.&nbsp;

After graduating from Sharon Springs High School, Joe went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts from Fort Hays State University. He married Suzanne Commerford on June 13, 1992, in Great Bend, and in 2000, made Great Bend their home.&nbsp;

Joe never had idle hands and opened Joe’s Wood Design in Hoisington where he enjoyed doing home remodels and woodworking. He loved to set up at events with Joe’s Grill and serve the public, alongside his family, with amazing food. He was an engineer at heart and loved to tinker with what one man thought was junk, Joe recreated into treasure. He most recently was given the opportunity to initiate his farming endeavors and had prosperous plans. Growing up, Joe was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs, Kan., and currently a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, Knights of Columbus, and attended St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, Kan.&nbsp;

Survivors include his beloved wife of 32 years, Suzanne; son, Kyle Bussen and fiancée Sarah of Basehor; daughter, Rachel Bussen of Hutchinson; a grandchild to arrive Oct. 31; biological grandfather, Jim Dorman of Salina; brothers, Brian Bussen of Denver, Colo., Doug Dorman (April) of Clay Center, Matt Dorman (Nicole) of Abilene; three sisters; Rhonda Winkler (Greg) of Hutchinson, Julie Bussen of Baltimore, Md., Celeste Rains (Mike) of Oakley; sister-in-law Deanna Bussen; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Shirley Bussen; grandmother, Marie Dorman, one brother, Thomas Bussen; and biological father, Gary Dorman.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Warren Stoecklein presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kan. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends at 6:00 p.m. and a Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Hungry Heart Soup Kitchen or Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS &nbsp;67530.&nbsp;

Joseph Raymond “Joe” Bussen, 56, passed away July 1, 2024, at University of Kansas Health System in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 20, 1968, in Red Cloud, Nebraska, to Gary Dorman and Susan Kennedy. He was soon adopted by Raymond Theodore and Shirley Rose (Leiker) Bussen.&nbsp;After graduating from Sharon Springs High School, Joe went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in industrial arts from Fort Hays State University. He married Suzanne Commerford on June 13, 1992, in Great Bend, and in 2000, made Great Bend their home.&nbsp;Joe never had idle hands and opened Joe’s Wood Design in Hoisington where he enjoyed doing home remodels and woodworking. He loved to set up at events with Joe’s Grill and serve the public, alongside his family, with amazing food. He was an engineer at heart and loved to tinker with what one man thought was junk, Joe recreated into treasure. He most recently was given the opportunity to initiate his farming endeavors and had prosperous plans. Growing up, Joe was a member of Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs, Kan., and currently a member of Prince of Peace Parish, Great Bend, Knights of Columbus, and attended St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, Kan.&nbsp;Survivors include his beloved wife of 32 years, Suzanne; son, Kyle Bussen and fiancée Sarah of Basehor; daughter, Rachel Bussen of Hutchinson; a grandchild to arrive Oct. 31; biological grandfather, Jim Dorman of Salina; brothers, Brian Bussen of Denver, Colo., Doug Dorman (April) of Clay Center, Matt Dorman (Nicole) of Abilene; three sisters; Rhonda Winkler (Greg) of Hutchinson, Julie Bussen of Baltimore, Md., Celeste Rains (Mike) of Oakley; sister-in-law Deanna Bussen; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Shirley Bussen; grandmother, Marie Dorman, one brother, Thomas Bussen; and biological father, Gary Dorman.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2024, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Warren Stoecklein presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, Kan. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends at 6:00 p.m. and a Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Hungry Heart Soup Kitchen or Holy Ghost Catholic Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS &nbsp;67530.&nbsp;

Joseph Raymond “Joe” Bussen

Kellye Russell Hart, age 96, born May 1, 1928, at Rush Springs, OK, was the eleventh of twelve children born to John William and Christina (Sperling) Hart. He died on July 1, 2024, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, KS.

He attended public schools in Comanche County, OK, graduating in 1946 from Geronimo High School. After high school, he served in the US Army and upon discharge, attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK and Central State College in Edmond OK, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in business education. He worked in finance at Fort Sill, OK, for two and half years before accepting a teaching position in McCracken, KS, in 1953. While teaching at McCracken, Kellye earned his master’s degree in school administration at Fort Hays State University. He served as high school principal at Lorraine and Kanopolis, and as superintendent at Ellsworth, Lakin, and Ell-Saline, KS school districts.

Kellye retired in 1992 and he and his wife, Diana, moved to Ulysses to be near their grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ulysses, Ulysses Masonic Lodge No. 435, the Kansas Ornithological Society, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and was a life member of the National Education Association and American Legion Post No. 79. After his retirement, he refinished furniture, coordinated the local American Red Cross blood drives for 15 years, helped with Ulysses wildflower tours and was a birder and compiler for the Ulysses Christmas Bird Counts.

Kellye and Diana Walker were married June 14, 1958, in La Crosse, KS. He is survived by his wife, Diana; son, Gary and wife Barb of Ulysses; daughter, Sherri of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Leslie Lorlovick and husband Derek of Oklahoma City; grandson, Charles of Ulysses and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and six brothers.

Funeral Service will be Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel, Ulysses, Kansas. Graveside service will be at 3:00 PM at the La Crosse Cemetery in La Crosse, Kansas with Pastor Willy Banza officiating. Memorials may be given to the Ulysses Masonic Lodge #435 or the Ulysses First United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880.

Kellye Russell Hart, age 96, born May 1, 1928, at Rush Springs, OK, was the eleventh of twelve children born to John William and Christina (Sperling) Hart. He died on July 1, 2024, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses, KS.He attended public schools in Comanche County, OK, graduating in 1946 from Geronimo High School. After high school, he served in the US Army and upon discharge, attended Cameron College in Lawton, OK and Central State College in Edmond OK, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in business education. He worked in finance at Fort Sill, OK, for two and half years before accepting a teaching position in McCracken, KS, in 1953. While teaching at McCracken, Kellye earned his master’s degree in school administration at Fort Hays State University. He served as high school principal at Lorraine and Kanopolis, and as superintendent at Ellsworth, Lakin, and Ell-Saline, KS school districts.Kellye retired in 1992 and he and his wife, Diana, moved to Ulysses to be near their grandchildren. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ulysses, Ulysses Masonic Lodge No. 435, the Kansas Ornithological Society, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and was a life member of the National Education Association and American Legion Post No. 79. After his retirement, he refinished furniture, coordinated the local American Red Cross blood drives for 15 years, helped with Ulysses wildflower tours and was a birder and compiler for the Ulysses Christmas Bird Counts.Kellye and Diana Walker were married June 14, 1958, in La Crosse, KS. He is survived by his wife, Diana; son, Gary and wife Barb of Ulysses; daughter, Sherri of Hutchinson; granddaughter, Leslie Lorlovick and husband Derek of Oklahoma City; grandson, Charles of Ulysses and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters and six brothers.Funeral Service will be Friday, July 5, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Garnand Funeral Home Chapel, Ulysses, Kansas. Graveside service will be at 3:00 PM at the La Crosse Cemetery in La Crosse, Kansas with Pastor Willy Banza officiating. Memorials may be given to the Ulysses Masonic Lodge #435 or the Ulysses First United Methodist Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880.

Kellye Russell Hart

Born on August 13, 1932, Patricia Ann Daugherty (Pat or affectionately known as ‘Gram’, died on November 22, 2023, at the Kearny County Hospital at the age of 91. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond M and Maude Hessling.

Pat married Bill Daugherty on September 6, 1953, and to this union, Kathi Sue, William Douglass and Raelynn were born. Pat proudly bragged about her 5 grandchildren (Holli, Kalen, Craig, Jordan, and Keri) and 10 Great-grandchildren (Matti, Micah, Marcus, Kathryn, Jullianne, Jameson, Leland, Rourke, Eleanor, and Solal.

Pat loved cats. There were always one or two cats in the house. Her last cat named Trouble moved to the nursing home with her and Bill. Rarely was there a time when Pat wasn’t sewing or embroidering. She enjoyed sewing gifts for family and friends. Pat loved playing games of all kinds but enjoyed winning even more. Pat was a 50 plus year member of PEO.

Pat is survived by her son Doug and wife Sheri of West Melbourne, Florida, Son-in-Law Steve Sullivan of Lakin, Kansas and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and daughters, Kathi and Raelynn.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakin, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Lakin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials given to the PEO Scholarship Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 91, Lakin, Kansas 67846. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Born on August 13, 1932, Patricia Ann Daugherty (Pat or affectionately known as ‘Gram’, died on November 22, 2023, at the Kearny County Hospital at the age of 91. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri to Raymond M and Maude Hessling.Pat married Bill Daugherty on September 6, 1953, and to this union, Kathi Sue, William Douglass and Raelynn were born. Pat proudly bragged about her 5 grandchildren (Holli, Kalen, Craig, Jordan, and Keri) and 10 Great-grandchildren (Matti, Micah, Marcus, Kathryn, Jullianne, Jameson, Leland, Rourke, Eleanor, and Solal.Pat loved cats. There were always one or two cats in the house. Her last cat named Trouble moved to the nursing home with her and Bill. Rarely was there a time when Pat wasn’t sewing or embroidering. She enjoyed sewing gifts for family and friends. Pat loved playing games of all kinds but enjoyed winning even more. Pat was a 50 plus year member of PEO.Pat is survived by her son Doug and wife Sheri of West Melbourne, Florida, Son-in-Law Steve Sullivan of Lakin, Kansas and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband Bill and daughters, Kathi and Raelynn.A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lakin, Kansas. Burial will follow at the Lakin Cemetery. The family suggests memorials given to the PEO Scholarship Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 91, Lakin, Kansas 67846. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Patricia Ann Daugherty

Vera E. Jorgensen age 98 passed away on Friday June 28, 2024 at Lincoln Park Manor in Lincoln, KS. She was born the daughter of William &amp; Ida Mae (Klien) Mueller on August 6, 1925 in Salina, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Rex; 2 brothers Lennis Mueller and Frank Mueller and a sister Faye Barnett.

She is survived by her 4 daughters Charlotte Jorgensen of Fort Collins, CO, Rexann (Dennis) Wikoff of Lyons, KS, Linda Jorgensen of Costa Rica, Jill (Gerd) Weber of Kona, HI; a son John (Cindy) Jorgensen of Enid, OK; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

Vera E. Jorgensen age 98 passed away on Friday June 28, 2024 at Lincoln Park Manor in Lincoln, KS. She was born the daughter of William &amp; Ida Mae (Klien) Mueller on August 6, 1925 in Salina, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John Rex; 2 brothers Lennis Mueller and Frank Mueller and a sister Faye Barnett.She is survived by her 4 daughters Charlotte Jorgensen of Fort Collins, CO, Rexann (Dennis) Wikoff of Lyons, KS, Linda Jorgensen of Costa Rica, Jill (Gerd) Weber of Kona, HI; a son John (Cindy) Jorgensen of Enid, OK; 9 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren.

Vera E. Jorgensen

Raquel Soto Guerra, age 89 years of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Monday evening, July 1, 2024 at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp; Raquel was born on March 2, 1935 at San Francisco, Nieves, Mexico to Hermilindo and Cristina (Lomas) Soto.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Castulo Guerra Gallardo on June 9, 1954 at Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her large family. Raquel was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include six sons:&nbsp; Robert (&amp; Barbara) Guerra, Jesus (&amp; Amparo) Guerra, Reinaldo (&amp; Maria) Guerra, Lazaro (&amp; Yolanda) Guerra, and Fernando (&amp; Maria Zamora) Guerra, all of Great Bend, Kansas and Ciro (&amp; Primitiva) Guerra of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Irasema Guerra (&amp; Gustavo Garay) of Great Bend, Kansas; twenty grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Raquel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on December 4, 2021; three brothers and one sister.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;with Father Aneesh Parappanattu&nbsp; officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas. Visitation will be at Charter Funerals in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.&nbsp;The family suggests memorial donations be made in care of the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Raquel Soto Guerra, age 89 years of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Monday evening, July 1, 2024 at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp; Raquel was born on March 2, 1935 at San Francisco, Nieves, Mexico to Hermilindo and Cristina (Lomas) Soto.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Castulo Guerra Gallardo on June 9, 1954 at Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her large family. Raquel was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church at Prince of Peace Parish in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include six sons:&nbsp; Robert (&amp; Barbara) Guerra, Jesus (&amp; Amparo) Guerra, Reinaldo (&amp; Maria) Guerra, Lazaro (&amp; Yolanda) Guerra, and Fernando (&amp; Maria Zamora) Guerra, all of Great Bend, Kansas and Ciro (&amp; Primitiva) Guerra of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Irasema Guerra (&amp; Gustavo Garay) of Great Bend, Kansas; twenty grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Raquel was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on December 4, 2021; three brothers and one sister.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, July 8, 2024 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;with Father Aneesh Parappanattu&nbsp; officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas. Visitation will be at Charter Funerals in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 7, 2024 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM.&nbsp;The family suggests memorial donations be made in care of the family for later designation.

Raquel Soto Guerra, age 89

Kolten Joseph Schmidt passed away on June 26th, 2024 at 28 years old. Kolten was born on March 19, 1996 in a small town in Kansas where he was raised until he and his family moved to Colorado when he was 7. He was the baby from a family of 5 and embraced all the roles that come along with being the youngest: a source of endless entertainment, always forced to share, and gracefully losing games (It must be tough having two older sisters). As a kid he enjoyed a range of activities including wrestling, playing catch, swimming, being outside, and, of course, playing video games. His goofy humor and silliness was the life of every gathering, and he was never afraid to get embarrassed if it meant he could make you laugh.

Kolten graduated from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs and quickly applied his skills to various jobs that he was so proud of. He started out in landscaping, then moved on to try his hand at being a cook, after that he worked for a gameroom design center where he got to travel around Colorado. He was a hardworking, blue collar man who wasn’t afraid to take on a new challenge.

Kolten was an avid adventure seeker. If you knew Kolten, you know he was always up for anything, except for trying new foods; he knew what he liked! He was a cinema enthusiast and could convince you to watch almost anything. He loved hiking through the beautiful outdoors of Colorado with his four legged, German Shepherd side-kick, Sadie. Kolten never turned down a game of chess, and he rarely lost, but if you ask his sister she’d tell you “no, it was a draw”. He was the type of person that never missed a phone call and was willing to drop everything to help anyone.

To say “Kolten will be missed” is an understatement. His memory will be forever cherished by those who survive him: his loving girlfriend, Jessica; his proud father, Kevin; his nurturing mother, Kaylene; his two older sisters, Kristina and Kandace; and his two grandpas, Harry Schmidt and Adolph Flax. Kolten was preceded in death by both of his grandmas; Mary Ann Flax and Mary Ann (Annie) Schmidt. A service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, KS on July 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm.&nbsp;Food will be served afterward at the church and people are welcome to come and celebrate Kolten’s life.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kolten Joseph Schmidt passed away on June 26th, 2024 at 28 years old. Kolten was born on March 19, 1996 in a small town in Kansas where he was raised until he and his family moved to Colorado when he was 7. He was the baby from a family of 5 and embraced all the roles that come along with being the youngest: a source of endless entertainment, always forced to share, and gracefully losing games (It must be tough having two older sisters). As a kid he enjoyed a range of activities including wrestling, playing catch, swimming, being outside, and, of course, playing video games. His goofy humor and silliness was the life of every gathering, and he was never afraid to get embarrassed if it meant he could make you laugh.Kolten graduated from Pine Creek High School in Colorado Springs and quickly applied his skills to various jobs that he was so proud of. He started out in landscaping, then moved on to try his hand at being a cook, after that he worked for a gameroom design center where he got to travel around Colorado. He was a hardworking, blue collar man who wasn’t afraid to take on a new challenge.Kolten was an avid adventure seeker. If you knew Kolten, you know he was always up for anything, except for trying new foods; he knew what he liked! He was a cinema enthusiast and could convince you to watch almost anything. He loved hiking through the beautiful outdoors of Colorado with his four legged, German Shepherd side-kick, Sadie. Kolten never turned down a game of chess, and he rarely lost, but if you ask his sister she’d tell you “no, it was a draw”. He was the type of person that never missed a phone call and was willing to drop everything to help anyone.To say “Kolten will be missed” is an understatement. His memory will be forever cherished by those who survive him: his loving girlfriend, Jessica; his proud father, Kevin; his nurturing mother, Kaylene; his two older sisters, Kristina and Kandace; and his two grandpas, Harry Schmidt and Adolph Flax. Kolten was preceded in death by both of his grandmas; Mary Ann Flax and Mary Ann (Annie) Schmidt. A service will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, KS on July 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm.&nbsp;Food will be served afterward at the church and people are welcome to come and celebrate Kolten’s life.&nbsp;

Kolten Joseph Schmidt

James Floyd “Jim” Depperschmidt, 65, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

James was born November 20, 1958, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Vincent and Stevana (Weigel) Depperschmidt. He was a lifelong resident of Liebenthal, Kansas. A graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas, he was a maintenance person at the Rush County Courthouse, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, and a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2970, La Crosse, Kansas.

James enjoyed auto racing, whether he was at the track, or watching the races on the TV. He could be seen driving, enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside.

Survivors include: one brother, Raymond Depperschmidt, Liebenthal, Kansas; two sisters, Rita Oborny (John), Rush Center, Kansas, and Cora Knipp (Jerry), Victoria, Kansas; eight nephews; seven nieces; numerous great nephews and nieces; and one sister in law, Mary Ann Depperschmidt, Wichita, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leroy Depperschmidt, and Lonnie Depperschmidt.

Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the James F. Depperschmidt Memorial Fund.

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

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

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 </figure>James Floyd “Jim” Depperschmidt, 65, Liebenthal, Kansas, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.James was born November 20, 1958, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Vincent and Stevana (Weigel) Depperschmidt. He was a lifelong resident of Liebenthal, Kansas. A graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas, he was a maintenance person at the Rush County Courthouse, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, and a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2970, La Crosse, Kansas.James enjoyed auto racing, whether he was at the track, or watching the races on the TV. He could be seen driving, enjoying the sights and sounds of the countryside.Survivors include: one brother, Raymond Depperschmidt, Liebenthal, Kansas; two sisters, Rita Oborny (John), Rush Center, Kansas, and Cora Knipp (Jerry), Victoria, Kansas; eight nephews; seven nieces; numerous great nephews and nieces; and one sister in law, Mary Ann Depperschmidt, Wichita, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Leroy Depperschmidt, and Lonnie Depperschmidt.Visitation will be Friday, July 5, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, July 6, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the James F. Depperschmidt Memorial Fund.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.

James Floyd “Jim” Depperschmidt

David Francis “Cooter” Kroeger, age 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. He fought a long ten year battle with his lung cancer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger.&nbsp; He married LeAnne (Hoffman) on June 3, 1988, in Hays.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David was a truck driver for over 40 years and before he retired the last eight years he hauled fuel for the Cerv’s Convenience Stores.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Ellis, Kansas, moved to Hays in 1977, and attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the US Navy serving in&nbsp; the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, playing softball for Club 3, golfing, and having a beer with his friends.&nbsp; He had an immense love for his family and his two grand kids.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David is survived by his wife, LeAnne, of the home; his daughter, Janae Atkerson and husband, Craig, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Rylee and Reanna Atkerson; his sisters-in-law, Linda Kroeger, Lawrence, KS; and Paula Kroeger, Hays, KS.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret; his brothers, Verlyn “Slats” Kroeger; Gary Kroeger; Jim Kroeger; and his sister, Mary Kay Wellbrock,

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 12, 2024, at

&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; A family rosary will be said at 10:00 A.M. Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inurnment will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas with Military Honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post # 9076.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to The Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Center in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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 </figure>David Francis “Cooter” Kroeger, age 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home. He fought a long ten year battle with his lung cancer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger.&nbsp; He married LeAnne (Hoffman) on June 3, 1988, in Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David was a truck driver for over 40 years and before he retired the last eight years he hauled fuel for the Cerv’s Convenience Stores.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Ellis, Kansas, moved to Hays in 1977, and attended the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the US Navy serving in&nbsp; the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, playing softball for Club 3, golfing, and having a beer with his friends.&nbsp; He had an immense love for his family and his two grand kids.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; David is survived by his wife, LeAnne, of the home; his daughter, Janae Atkerson and husband, Craig, Hays, KS; his grandchildren, Rylee and Reanna Atkerson; his sisters-in-law, Linda Kroeger, Lawrence, KS; and Paula Kroeger, Hays, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Margaret; his brothers, Verlyn “Slats” Kroeger; Gary Kroeger; Jim Kroeger; and his sister, Mary Kay Wellbrock,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 12, 2024, at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; A family rosary will be said at 10:00 A.M. Friday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Inurnment will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas with Military Honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post # 9076.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to The Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Center in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

David Francis “Cooter” Kroeger

Julius J. “Jules” Engel, Jr. (Sonny), 80, Hays, died Monday, July 1, 2024 at HaysMed.

He was born June 28, 1944 in Hays, the son of Julius J. “Lefty” and Virginia “Chink” (Younger) Engel. In 1962, he graduated from Hays High School. Jules was in the U.S. Army, serving in Fort Hood, Texas where he was a cook and part of the 995th Maintenance Company activated for the Vietnam War. He worked at Houston Tires Inc., James Motor Company, and the Service Department with the City of Hays, proudly working as a third-generation street sweeper. Jules enjoyed Monday lunch with his son, was known for always wearing wild colored Converse shoes, and was an avid sports fan who especially enjoyed watching baseball and the Denver Broncos. With a passion for the game of golf he was proud to have made a hole-in-one at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Jules was a member of Fort Hays Sr. Men’s Golf Association, Hays VFW Post #9076, and for many years honored veterans as a member of the VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.

Survivors include his sons, Scott Engel (Geri) and Bobby Engel (Alicia Smith) all of Hays, a brother, Francis “Butch” Engel (Linda) of Hays, a sister, Anita Kreutzer of Denver, CO, one grandson, Tyler Engel, two step-grandchildren, Logan and Madison Key, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Phyllis Fike.

Private funeral services will be at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Jules may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

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 </figure>Julius J. “Jules” Engel, Jr. (Sonny), 80, Hays, died Monday, July 1, 2024 at HaysMed.He was born June 28, 1944 in Hays, the son of Julius J. “Lefty” and Virginia “Chink” (Younger) Engel. In 1962, he graduated from Hays High School. Jules was in the U.S. Army, serving in Fort Hood, Texas where he was a cook and part of the 995th Maintenance Company activated for the Vietnam War. He worked at Houston Tires Inc., James Motor Company, and the Service Department with the City of Hays, proudly working as a third-generation street sweeper. Jules enjoyed Monday lunch with his son, was known for always wearing wild colored Converse shoes, and was an avid sports fan who especially enjoyed watching baseball and the Denver Broncos. With a passion for the game of golf he was proud to have made a hole-in-one at Fort Hays Municipal Golf Course. Jules was a member of Fort Hays Sr. Men’s Golf Association, Hays VFW Post #9076, and for many years honored veterans as a member of the VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.Survivors include his sons, Scott Engel (Geri) and Bobby Engel (Alicia Smith) all of Hays, a brother, Francis “Butch” Engel (Linda) of Hays, a sister, Anita Kreutzer of Denver, CO, one grandson, Tyler Engel, two step-grandchildren, Logan and Madison Key, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Phyllis Fike.Private funeral services will be at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Jules may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Julius J. “Jules” Engel, Jr. (Sonny)

Charles Hille, age 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed on to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney with family by his side. He was born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Hays, KS., the son of Henry and Josephine (Krhut) Hille.

Charles graduated from Trego Community High School in 1952. Following a short stint at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, to play football, Charles returned to WaKeeney to marry his High School sweetheart Darlene Folkers on December 27, 1953. They resided on the Hille ranch where they raised their 4 children. Charles and Darlene celebrated 70 years of marriage.

Charles dedicated his entire life to the family’s Quarter Circle O Ranch where he was committed to preserving the family heritage of ranching and farming. Charles loved being a cattleman and farmer. He was a lifelong member of WaKeeney Presbyterian Church and a believer in Jesus.

Charles enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, building/flying model airplanes and cheering on K State Wildcats. Most of all though, he enjoyed his grandchildren, cheering them on and always enquiring, “what are the kids up to?!”

Charles is survived by his wife of 70 years, Darlene (Folkers) Hille; sons, David Hille of Ransom, KS, Dana (Dana) Hille of WaKeeney, KS; daughters, Darla (Tom) Schroeder of Texhoma, OK, Dee (David) Rademacher of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Suzanne (Willy) Cadoret, Brandon (Ashley) Hille, Brett Hille, Kyanne Schroeder, Sheridan Schroeder, Jackson Schroeder, Nolan Rademacher, Garrett Rademacher, Mason Rademacher; great-grandchildren, Will Cadoret, Max Cadoret, Abe Cadoret, Wyatt Hille, Madigan Hille, Elias Hille; nephew, Andrew (Ann) Bryan, niece, Barbara Bryan; great-nieces, Josie Bryan, Delilah Bryan Francis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Josephine (Krhut) Hille; sister, Elizabeth Bryan; brother in-law, Bitts Bryan.

Graveside services will be Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10 AM in the WaKeeney City Cemetery, 501 South 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children https:/<a href="http://www.shrinerschildrens.org/">www.shrinerschildrens.org</a>

Please dedicate donations to: In honor of Jackson Schroeder or in memory of Josephine and Henry Hille. Recipient’s email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:deeradem@yahoo.com">deeradem@yahoo.com</a>&nbsp;Dee Rademacher. Direct gift to St. Louis location.

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

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

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 </figure>Charles Hille, age 89, of WaKeeney, KS, passed on to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney with family by his side. He was born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Hays, KS., the son of Henry and Josephine (Krhut) Hille.Charles graduated from Trego Community High School in 1952. Following a short stint at Kansas State University in Manhattan, KS, to play football, Charles returned to WaKeeney to marry his High School sweetheart Darlene Folkers on December 27, 1953. They resided on the Hille ranch where they raised their 4 children. Charles and Darlene celebrated 70 years of marriage.Charles dedicated his entire life to the family’s Quarter Circle O Ranch where he was committed to preserving the family heritage of ranching and farming. Charles loved being a cattleman and farmer. He was a lifelong member of WaKeeney Presbyterian Church and a believer in Jesus.Charles enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, building/flying model airplanes and cheering on K State Wildcats. Most of all though, he enjoyed his grandchildren, cheering them on and always enquiring, “what are the kids up to?!”Charles is survived by his wife of 70 years, Darlene (Folkers) Hille; sons, David Hille of Ransom, KS, Dana (Dana) Hille of WaKeeney, KS; daughters, Darla (Tom) Schroeder of Texhoma, OK, Dee (David) Rademacher of Franklin, TN; grandchildren, Suzanne (Willy) Cadoret, Brandon (Ashley) Hille, Brett Hille, Kyanne Schroeder, Sheridan Schroeder, Jackson Schroeder, Nolan Rademacher, Garrett Rademacher, Mason Rademacher; great-grandchildren, Will Cadoret, Max Cadoret, Abe Cadoret, Wyatt Hille, Madigan Hille, Elias Hille; nephew, Andrew (Ann) Bryan, niece, Barbara Bryan; great-nieces, Josie Bryan, Delilah Bryan Francis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Josephine (Krhut) Hille; sister, Elizabeth Bryan; brother in-law, Bitts Bryan.Graveside services will be Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10 AM in the WaKeeney City Cemetery, 501 South 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 67672.In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Shriners Hospitals for Children https:/<a href="http://www.shrinerschildrens.org/">www.shrinerschildrens.org</a>Please dedicate donations to: In honor of Jackson Schroeder or in memory of Josephine and Henry Hille. Recipient’s email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:deeradem@yahoo.com">deeradem@yahoo.com</a>&nbsp;Dee Rademacher. Direct gift to St. Louis location.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Charles' tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.&nbsp;Services are in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Charles G. Hille

David Francis Kroeger, age 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.

&nbsp;He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger. He married LeAnne (Hoffman)

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

&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clineschapels@gmail.com or can be left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

David Francis Kroeger, age 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.&nbsp;He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger. He married LeAnne (Hoffman)&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clineschapels@gmail.com or can be left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

David Francis Kroeger

Annys M. (Hagen) Pfannenstiel, age 74 of Hays, KS died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center - Wichita.

Funeral Services will be Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 106 East 8th Street Ellis, KS 67637. &nbsp;Memorial visitation will be on Monday from 9 AM until service time at the church. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow the services in Saint Francis Cemetery - Munjor, KS at 2:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the funeral home.

A complete obituary is pending and will be published by the funeral home upon completion.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Annys' tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.&nbsp;

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

Annys M. (Hagen) Pfannenstiel, age 74 of Hays, KS died Saturday, June 29, 2024 at Wesley Medical Center - Wichita.Funeral Services will be Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 106 East 8th Street Ellis, KS 67637. &nbsp;Memorial visitation will be on Monday from 9 AM until service time at the church. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow the services in Saint Francis Cemetery - Munjor, KS at 2:30 PM.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the funeral home.A complete obituary is pending and will be published by the funeral home upon completion.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Annys' tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.&nbsp;Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

Annys M. (Hagen) Pfannenstiel

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David Francis Kroeger, age 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.&nbsp;He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger. He married LeAnne (Hoffman)&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clineschapels@gmail.com or can be left at guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.comTo order<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/149f83ea-5363-4eec-bac1-3bc9bf37b711" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of David Francis Kroeger, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/149f83ea-5363-4eec-bac1-3bc9bf37b711" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

William W. “Bill” Pickle, 86, passed away June 29, 2024, at Rice Co. District Hospital, Lyons, Kansas. He was born on July 13, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Arthur and Marie (Tucker) Pickle. &nbsp;In 1961, he married Annie Rowland; she passed in April 2003. Bill then married Cheryl Breeden on March 19, 2005. She survives.

He attended Bear Creek School in Jacksonville, Illinois, then proudly served in the United States Army as a mechanic and driver in the 9th Transportation Battalion, 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam Conflict. Following his time in the service, he landed in Great Bend, and worked for Doonan Truck and Equipment with their tow truck/wrecker department for 38 years prior to his retirement.&nbsp;

Bill was member of the American Legion Post 180, serving as past Post Commander, American Truck Historical Society, and Antique Caterpillar Owners Club of America.

Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Thomas Charles; three daughters, Pam Pennington of Goodland, Missy Seibert and Jennifer Seibert, both of Hutchinson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Bill is preceded in death by a grandson, Jody Allen Charles; his parents; brother, Raymond Pickle; and sister, Lucille Pickle.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Golden Belt Memorial Park, 59 NW 50 Rd., Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor Bill Johnson presiding. Military rites will be presented by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or American Legion Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>William W. “Bill” Pickle, 86, passed away June 29, 2024, at Rice Co. District Hospital, Lyons, Kansas. He was born on July 13, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Arthur and Marie (Tucker) Pickle. &nbsp;In 1961, he married Annie Rowland; she passed in April 2003. Bill then married Cheryl Breeden on March 19, 2005. She survives.He attended Bear Creek School in Jacksonville, Illinois, then proudly served in the United States Army as a mechanic and driver in the 9th Transportation Battalion, 1st Infantry Division during the Vietnam Conflict. Following his time in the service, he landed in Great Bend, and worked for Doonan Truck and Equipment with their tow truck/wrecker department for 38 years prior to his retirement.&nbsp;Bill was member of the American Legion Post 180, serving as past Post Commander, American Truck Historical Society, and Antique Caterpillar Owners Club of America.Survivors include his wife of the home; son, Thomas Charles; three daughters, Pam Pennington of Goodland, Missy Seibert and Jennifer Seibert, both of Hutchinson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Bill is preceded in death by a grandson, Jody Allen Charles; his parents; brother, Raymond Pickle; and sister, Lucille Pickle.Cremation has taken place. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Golden Belt Memorial Park, 59 NW 50 Rd., Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor Bill Johnson presiding. Military rites will be presented by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or American Legion Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

William W. “Bill” Pickle

Charlene Marie Shaw (Char, Lenie, BumBum, Mom, Gma) was born in Springfield, Colorado on June 3rd, 1938, to Fred and Mary Gibson, and she went to her eternal home on June 26th in Logan, Kansas. Char’s childhood was spent learning, loving, and causing havoc with the rest of the Gibson Clan. On July 30th, 1955 she was united in marriage in Clayton, New Mexico to Jarrold Tex Shaw.

Charlene and Tex made their home in Selden, Kansas. They were married for 64 years, which were packed full of adventure and fun! Char continued to live in Selden until Sept 2023, when at that time she moved to Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas and lived there for the remainder of her time with her loving “family” there.

Char lived a life full of adventure! Between snowmobiling, fishing, camping, trike riding, and so much more, she developed life-long friendships across the United States.

One thing is for certain, she had a deep love for her family, and this was obvious by the joy she had when she attended any and every activity she could for them. Her house was the site for endless numbers of card games, ping pong, and many others. Snacks were never ending, and you were very likely to hear some George Strait!

She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mary Gibson; husband, Tex Shaw; her Brothers Gene, Donald, Larry, Bob, Kenneth, and Wayne; and sisters Margaret Wade, Iris Taft, Inis Brisendine, and Shirley Greenlee

She is survived by 4 Children: Randy and Adeana Shaw of Springfield, Colorado, Dan and Miriam Shaw of Selden, Kansas, Doug and Jill Shaw of Ellis, Kansas, Lisa and Lance Stoll of Selden, Kansas, and sister-in- law Debbie Gibson of Springfield, Colorado and sister-in-law Doris Jean Oliver of McCook, Nebraska. 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, July 10th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Selden Grade School Gym. A family burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to her Little friends at Little Paws Daycare in Selden, Kansas. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Charlene Marie Shaw (Char, Lenie, BumBum, Mom, Gma) was born in Springfield, Colorado on June 3rd, 1938, to Fred and Mary Gibson, and she went to her eternal home on June 26th in Logan, Kansas. Char’s childhood was spent learning, loving, and causing havoc with the rest of the Gibson Clan. On July 30th, 1955 she was united in marriage in Clayton, New Mexico to Jarrold Tex Shaw.Charlene and Tex made their home in Selden, Kansas. They were married for 64 years, which were packed full of adventure and fun! Char continued to live in Selden until Sept 2023, when at that time she moved to Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas and lived there for the remainder of her time with her loving “family” there.Char lived a life full of adventure! Between snowmobiling, fishing, camping, trike riding, and so much more, she developed life-long friendships across the United States.One thing is for certain, she had a deep love for her family, and this was obvious by the joy she had when she attended any and every activity she could for them. Her house was the site for endless numbers of card games, ping pong, and many others. Snacks were never ending, and you were very likely to hear some George Strait!She was preceded in death by her parents Fred and Mary Gibson; husband, Tex Shaw; her Brothers Gene, Donald, Larry, Bob, Kenneth, and Wayne; and sisters Margaret Wade, Iris Taft, Inis Brisendine, and Shirley GreenleeShe is survived by 4 Children: Randy and Adeana Shaw of Springfield, Colorado, Dan and Miriam Shaw of Selden, Kansas, Doug and Jill Shaw of Ellis, Kansas, Lisa and Lance Stoll of Selden, Kansas, and sister-in- law Debbie Gibson of Springfield, Colorado and sister-in-law Doris Jean Oliver of McCook, Nebraska. 14 Grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.There will be a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, July 10th, at 1:30 p.m. in the Selden Grade School Gym. A family burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to her Little friends at Little Paws Daycare in Selden, Kansas. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Charlene Marie (Gibson) Shaw

Shirley Virginia Elizabeth (Moore) Seltmann, age 96, of Rush Center, Kansas, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed Unit, La Crosse, Kansas.

Shirley was born April 22, 1927, to Hale H. and Magdalene M. (Ekblad) Moore in Larned, Kansas, where her father was a well-known Hartford Insurance agent, and her mother was an English teacher and homemaker. She had one brother, John, who married and moved to England after getting out of the armed services. She was in the Girl Scouts and went to school from kindergarten through high school in Larned, Kansas. After completing high school in 1945, she went to K-State for one year, then went back to Larned where she worked for Wards, the local movie theater, and sometimes helped her dad at the insurance agency. The next year after that, she went to The Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. She was a very creative person whether it be drawing, painting, writing articles, knitting, or poetry. She also loved learning, whether it be from reading books, or watching DVD’s. Shirley loved cats and irises, planting new ones even in her 90’s. She enjoyed creating many numerous items . . . such as making scrapbooks when she was younger and continued creating and collecting throughout her life.

On March 30, 1948, she was married to Gilbert Seltmann, a farmer from the Rush County area, at her parents’ home in Larned, Kansas. They were married 45 years until Gilbert passed away on November 4, 1993. After marriage, they moved out to Nekoma, Kansas, where they stayed at the old homestead with Gilbert’s parents, before they got a place of their own in the Nekoma area. Later on, they moved to rural Rush Center. She was a farm wife, and it was not unusual for her to help in the fields when not busy in the kitchen. They were blessed with two children, Douglas and Cynthia.

Douglas passed away 11 years ago. Shirley was a member and participated in the local extension “Unit” groups, first in Alexander and then in the Rush Center area “Prairie Pals”. She was a member of the Walnut Valley Senior Center in Rush Center also and enjoyed fellowshipping with the seniors in the area playing games and helping with potato bars and different events.

Survivors include: her daughter, Cynthia Hemken, Choctaw, Oklahoma; four grandsons, Timothy Hemken (and wife, Ashlee), Del City, Oklahoma, Richard Seltmann (and Mellissa Keller-Chlumsky), Hays, Kansas, Ronald

Seltmann (and wife, Mary), Liberty, Missouri, and Ryan Seltmann (and wife, Melissa), Hays, Kansas; two great grandchildren, Mallory Seltmann, Hays, Kansas, and Tyler Seltmann, Liberty, Missouri; and two step great grandsons, Josh Scott, Amarillo, Texas, and Ira Stull, Ness City, Kansas; one step great great granddaughter, Miriya Scott, Amarillo, Texas; and four step great great grandsons, Joshua Scott, Ness City, Kansas, Cadyn Harley, Ness City, Kansas, Kash Stull, Ness City, Kansas, and Gage Christianson, Amarillo, Texas.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert Seltmann; her brother, John Moore; her son, Douglas Seltmann; her daughter in law, Barbara (Peach) Seltmann; her son in law, Stanley Hemken; her step grandchildren, Merlynna Harley, and Morgan Harley; and numerous other loved ones.

A celebration of her life will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Bremer officiating. Inurnment will be at the Nekoma Union Township Cemetery, Nekoma, Kansas. There will be a luncheon to follow after the graveside committal service for all, back at the church.

Memorials are suggested to the Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, Kansas.

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 </figure>Shirley Virginia Elizabeth (Moore) Seltmann, age 96, of Rush Center, Kansas, peacefully passed away on February 2, 2024, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed Unit, La Crosse, Kansas.Shirley was born April 22, 1927, to Hale H. and Magdalene M. (Ekblad) Moore in Larned, Kansas, where her father was a well-known Hartford Insurance agent, and her mother was an English teacher and homemaker. She had one brother, John, who married and moved to England after getting out of the armed services. She was in the Girl Scouts and went to school from kindergarten through high school in Larned, Kansas. After completing high school in 1945, she went to K-State for one year, then went back to Larned where she worked for Wards, the local movie theater, and sometimes helped her dad at the insurance agency. The next year after that, she went to The Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. She was a very creative person whether it be drawing, painting, writing articles, knitting, or poetry. She also loved learning, whether it be from reading books, or watching DVD’s. Shirley loved cats and irises, planting new ones even in her 90’s. She enjoyed creating many numerous items . . . such as making scrapbooks when she was younger and continued creating and collecting throughout her life.On March 30, 1948, she was married to Gilbert Seltmann, a farmer from the Rush County area, at her parents’ home in Larned, Kansas. They were married 45 years until Gilbert passed away on November 4, 1993. After marriage, they moved out to Nekoma, Kansas, where they stayed at the old homestead with Gilbert’s parents, before they got a place of their own in the Nekoma area. Later on, they moved to rural Rush Center. She was a farm wife, and it was not unusual for her to help in the fields when not busy in the kitchen. They were blessed with two children, Douglas and Cynthia.Douglas passed away 11 years ago. Shirley was a member and participated in the local extension “Unit” groups, first in Alexander and then in the Rush Center area “Prairie Pals”. She was a member of the Walnut Valley Senior Center in Rush Center also and enjoyed fellowshipping with the seniors in the area playing games and helping with potato bars and different events.Survivors include: her daughter, Cynthia Hemken, Choctaw, Oklahoma; four grandsons, Timothy Hemken (and wife, Ashlee), Del City, Oklahoma, Richard Seltmann (and Mellissa Keller-Chlumsky), Hays, Kansas, RonaldSeltmann (and wife, Mary), Liberty, Missouri, and Ryan Seltmann (and wife, Melissa), Hays, Kansas; two great grandchildren, Mallory Seltmann, Hays, Kansas, and Tyler Seltmann, Liberty, Missouri; and two step great grandsons, Josh Scott, Amarillo, Texas, and Ira Stull, Ness City, Kansas; one step great great granddaughter, Miriya Scott, Amarillo, Texas; and four step great great grandsons, Joshua Scott, Ness City, Kansas, Cadyn Harley, Ness City, Kansas, Kash Stull, Ness City, Kansas, and Gage Christianson, Amarillo, Texas.Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Gilbert Seltmann; her brother, John Moore; her son, Douglas Seltmann; her daughter in law, Barbara (Peach) Seltmann; her son in law, Stanley Hemken; her step grandchildren, Merlynna Harley, and Morgan Harley; and numerous other loved ones.A celebration of her life will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Bremer officiating. Inurnment will be at the Nekoma Union Township Cemetery, Nekoma, Kansas. There will be a luncheon to follow after the graveside committal service for all, back at the church.Memorials are suggested to the Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, Kansas.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.

Shirley Virginia Elizabeth (Moore) Seltmann

On June 23rd Debra (Debbie) Ann Hicks (64) passed away peacefully at her home in Beaverton, OR. She was born October 9, 1959, in Great Bend, KS, to Beverly &amp; Francis Weigel.

Debbie was known for her big heart &amp; her generosity. She loved her family more than anything. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid football fan &amp; loved watching the Broncos &amp; Chiefs play. The ocean was her safe harbor, she went as often as she could. Debbie passed the time with her many hobbies. She enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting, reading, and watching a good movie.

Debbie was reunited in death with her son Joshua, her brother Craig Weigel, &amp; her father Francis Weigel.

Debbie is survived by her husband Fritz Cage (Beaverton, OR), daughter Heather Hicks (Hays, KS), son Dustin (Barb) Hicks (Beaverton, OR), grandchildren Shaun Koerner (Hays, KS), Makayla Koerner (Hays, KS), Conner Hicks (LaCrosse, KS), Kaitlyn Hicks (LaCrosse, KS), sister Rhonda (Jim) Guy (Ash Fork, AZ) and mother Beverly (Howard) Laflair (Bullhead City, AZ).

Private casting ceremony to be held at a later date.

On June 23rd Debra (Debbie) Ann Hicks (64) passed away peacefully at her home in Beaverton, OR. She was born October 9, 1959, in Great Bend, KS, to Beverly &amp; Francis Weigel.Debbie was known for her big heart &amp; her generosity. She loved her family more than anything. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid football fan &amp; loved watching the Broncos &amp; Chiefs play. The ocean was her safe harbor, she went as often as she could. Debbie passed the time with her many hobbies. She enjoyed gardening, baking, crocheting, reading, and watching a good movie.Debbie was reunited in death with her son Joshua, her brother Craig Weigel, &amp; her father Francis Weigel.Debbie is survived by her husband Fritz Cage (Beaverton, OR), daughter Heather Hicks (Hays, KS), son Dustin (Barb) Hicks (Beaverton, OR), grandchildren Shaun Koerner (Hays, KS), Makayla Koerner (Hays, KS), Conner Hicks (LaCrosse, KS), Kaitlyn Hicks (LaCrosse, KS), sister Rhonda (Jim) Guy (Ash Fork, AZ) and mother Beverly (Howard) Laflair (Bullhead City, AZ).Private casting ceremony to be held at a later date.

Debra (Debbie) Ann Hicks

David Francis Kroeger, age 72, ofHays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.

&nbsp; &nbsp;He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger.&nbsp; He married LeAnne (Hoffman)

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

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

David Francis Kroeger, age 72, ofHays, Kansas passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at his home.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays to Joseph J. and Margaret (Wasinger) Kroeger.&nbsp; He married LeAnne (Hoffman)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Services are entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Donald Ray Skubal, 66, Morland, Kansas, died May 29, 2024, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born October 8, 1957, to Robert and Wilma (Vaughn) Skubal in Oberlin, Kansas. He attended grade school through 5th grade in Oberlin and then finished school in Morland.

Donald’s junior year he submitted an essay to a contest sponsored by the Kansas REC Youth Tour, and won a six day all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. One of the highlights of his trip was meeting Vice-President Gerald Ford, as well as senators and congressmen from various states. The winners were also given the opportunity to observe a debate and voting from the Senate Gallery. This trip spurred Don’s lifelong interest in political science and history. He enjoyed watching documentaries, especially ones with war planes. As someone who loved to fly planes, Don tried to talk his brother and sister into also learning to fly.

Don worked for Helberg Oil Company for many years. He also hauled water for his stepfather John Keith. In 1991 Don married Sherry Williams. They made their home in Morland. That year Don purchased his own water trucks, and later started his own company. Even after he became paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair in 2003, Don loved working in the shop. He was forced to change his career path but moved forward in life with extreme determination.

Like many men Don was an avid sports fan. He was a Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holder, and also loved and cheered for KU and K-State teams, and the Kansas City Royals. However, one of his favorite sports was taking Jack “wabbit” hunting. Jack was a black lab who belonged to his friend Cheri, though he often claimed Jack as his dog. For those of you who might be horrified, they never caught any “wabbits”. He also enjoyed children and constantly thought up pranks to pull on them. They often sat on his lap and helped guide his wheelchair.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Wilma Skubal; stepfather John Keith; grandparents Ladimir and Blanche (Sejkora) Skubal and Herbert and Nelda (Rhodes) Vaughn; sister Laura Keith; niece Cassidy Riggs; nephew Calvin Wayne Smith; cousins Bill McKenna and Kurt Sulzman; aunts Lillian Sulzman and Joyce Carlton; brothers-in-law: Sam, Dean, and Mark Williams and sister-in-law Janna Williams.

Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sherry; stepsons Dennis (Tammy) Mersch and Todd (Sandy) Mersch all of Hill City; granddaughters: Faith, Clair, and Kinley; special friend Crystal Lindenman (who he considered as a daughter); sister Donna (Karl) Hazen, Oberlin; brother Tom (Patti) Skubal, Gillette, Wyoming; sister Louise Keith, Hill City; brothers-in-law: Gary, Steve, and Paul Williams; sister-in-law Leann Morford, and a host of nieces and nephews whom he adored. Don showed incredible courage and determination. His family and loved ones are proud and humbled by all Don accomplished, endured, and worked to overcome throughout his life.

A “Celebration of Life” for Don will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Selden Community Hall, Selden, Kansas, and all family and friends are welcome to attend. Memorials in Don’s memory are suggested to the Hill City Kid’s Summer Cafe Program and may be sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas 67642.

Donald Ray Skubal, 66, Morland, Kansas, died May 29, 2024, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born October 8, 1957, to Robert and Wilma (Vaughn) Skubal in Oberlin, Kansas. He attended grade school through 5th grade in Oberlin and then finished school in Morland.Donald’s junior year he submitted an essay to a contest sponsored by the Kansas REC Youth Tour, and won a six day all expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. One of the highlights of his trip was meeting Vice-President Gerald Ford, as well as senators and congressmen from various states. The winners were also given the opportunity to observe a debate and voting from the Senate Gallery. This trip spurred Don’s lifelong interest in political science and history. He enjoyed watching documentaries, especially ones with war planes. As someone who loved to fly planes, Don tried to talk his brother and sister into also learning to fly.Don worked for Helberg Oil Company for many years. He also hauled water for his stepfather John Keith. In 1991 Don married Sherry Williams. They made their home in Morland. That year Don purchased his own water trucks, and later started his own company. Even after he became paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair in 2003, Don loved working in the shop. He was forced to change his career path but moved forward in life with extreme determination.Like many men Don was an avid sports fan. He was a Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holder, and also loved and cheered for KU and K-State teams, and the Kansas City Royals. However, one of his favorite sports was taking Jack “wabbit” hunting. Jack was a black lab who belonged to his friend Cheri, though he often claimed Jack as his dog. For those of you who might be horrified, they never caught any “wabbits”. He also enjoyed children and constantly thought up pranks to pull on them. They often sat on his lap and helped guide his wheelchair.Don was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Wilma Skubal; stepfather John Keith; grandparents Ladimir and Blanche (Sejkora) Skubal and Herbert and Nelda (Rhodes) Vaughn; sister Laura Keith; niece Cassidy Riggs; nephew Calvin Wayne Smith; cousins Bill McKenna and Kurt Sulzman; aunts Lillian Sulzman and Joyce Carlton; brothers-in-law: Sam, Dean, and Mark Williams and sister-in-law Janna Williams.Survivors left to cherish his memory include his wife, Sherry; stepsons Dennis (Tammy) Mersch and Todd (Sandy) Mersch all of Hill City; granddaughters: Faith, Clair, and Kinley; special friend Crystal Lindenman (who he considered as a daughter); sister Donna (Karl) Hazen, Oberlin; brother Tom (Patti) Skubal, Gillette, Wyoming; sister Louise Keith, Hill City; brothers-in-law: Gary, Steve, and Paul Williams; sister-in-law Leann Morford, and a host of nieces and nephews whom he adored. Don showed incredible courage and determination. His family and loved ones are proud and humbled by all Don accomplished, endured, and worked to overcome throughout his life.A “Celebration of Life” for Don will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at the Selden Community Hall, Selden, Kansas, and all family and friends are welcome to attend. Memorials in Don’s memory are suggested to the Hill City Kid’s Summer Cafe Program and may be sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas 67642.

Donald Ray Skubal

Michelle Yvonne Strutt, age 64, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away June 26, 2024, at her home.

She was born to the late Joe and Dorothy Shoemaker, on March 19, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp;Michelle graduated from Greeley County High School, Tribune, Kansas.

Michelle married John Strutt on Jan. 10, 1991, in Oakley after a "whirlwind courtship" as Michelle wrote in her children's baby books.

She loved being a homemaker and was called "Yaya" by her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a talented grill cook and phenomenal waitress.&nbsp; 

Over the years she had the pleasure of teaching many, the "tricks of the trade" in the restaurant industry.&nbsp; She spent her younger years working alongside her parents at the famous Burger Bar in Tribune.&nbsp; She was manager at the Jones Cafe in Oakley.

Michelle is survived by her husband, John Strutt, of the home, 4 children, 9 grandchildren and a great grandson.&nbsp; Her son, Paul (Tori) Beaver, children:&nbsp; Kayleigh, Logan, Keagin, Dillyn and Hadleigh; daughter, Ketti Kaster, daughter, Melody (Cory) Davis, Oakley, their children Rex, Alexa, Rilee and Declan; daughter, Andrea West; great grandson, Carter Ewing; sisters:&nbsp; Lurine (Tom) Nutt, Tribune, Deborah Schmidt, Tribune, and Vicki (Dan) Moser, also of Tribune; her beloved brother, Michael Shoemaker and (Mitzi) of Arizona; brother-in-law, Darvin (Tammi) Strutt, Colby, dear niece, Tina Rodriguez, LaCrosse, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Joe, Jr. and Dorothy (Frailey) Shoemaker, her father-in-law, Richard "Dick" Strutt and mother-in-law, Pat Strutt, and brother in-law, Terry Strutt.

Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10 am, CDT at the Oakley Cemetery.&nbsp; A reception will follow at the Kansas Country Inn in Oakley.

Memorials can be made to the Michelle Strutt Memorial Fund and sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kennedykosterfh.com">www.kennedykosterfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Michelle Yvonne Strutt, age 64, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away June 26, 2024, at her home.She was born to the late Joe and Dorothy Shoemaker, on March 19, 1960, in Wichita, Kansas. &nbsp;Michelle graduated from Greeley County High School, Tribune, Kansas.Michelle married John Strutt on Jan. 10, 1991, in Oakley after a "whirlwind courtship" as Michelle wrote in her children's baby books.She loved being a homemaker and was called "Yaya" by her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a talented grill cook and phenomenal waitress.&nbsp; Over the years she had the pleasure of teaching many, the "tricks of the trade" in the restaurant industry.&nbsp; She spent her younger years working alongside her parents at the famous Burger Bar in Tribune.&nbsp; She was manager at the Jones Cafe in Oakley.Michelle is survived by her husband, John Strutt, of the home, 4 children, 9 grandchildren and a great grandson.&nbsp; Her son, Paul (Tori) Beaver, children:&nbsp; Kayleigh, Logan, Keagin, Dillyn and Hadleigh; daughter, Ketti Kaster, daughter, Melody (Cory) Davis, Oakley, their children Rex, Alexa, Rilee and Declan; daughter, Andrea West; great grandson, Carter Ewing; sisters:&nbsp; Lurine (Tom) Nutt, Tribune, Deborah Schmidt, Tribune, and Vicki (Dan) Moser, also of Tribune; her beloved brother, Michael Shoemaker and (Mitzi) of Arizona; brother-in-law, Darvin (Tammi) Strutt, Colby, dear niece, Tina Rodriguez, LaCrosse, as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.Michelle was preceded in death by her parents, Joe, Jr. and Dorothy (Frailey) Shoemaker, her father-in-law, Richard "Dick" Strutt and mother-in-law, Pat Strutt, and brother in-law, Terry Strutt.Graveside memorial service and inurnment will be on Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10 am, CDT at the Oakley Cemetery.&nbsp; A reception will follow at the Kansas Country Inn in Oakley.Memorials can be made to the Michelle Strutt Memorial Fund and sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kennedykosterfh.com">www.kennedykosterfh.com</a>.

Michelle Yvonne Strutt

Neal Raymond Schmidtberger, 70, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2024, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1954, in Hays, to Alvin R. and Martina R. (Dreher) Schmidtberger of Victoria.

Neal graduated from Victoria High School in 1972. He worked for more than 40 years as a grocery manager, starting with Safeway and then for Dillons, working in all 5 Hutchinson stores. Neal was an all-around handyman who loved doing for others. He loved playing the guitar and singing at various functions and even wrote some songs. Neal was also known for his whistling everywhere he went. He was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ, Lions Club of Russell, and volunteered on the Food Bank of Reno County board for 20 years.

On October 7, 1977, Neal married Patricia Ann Childs, in Hutchinson. She survives.

Also surviving are: his daughters, Audra Gray and husband Randall of Hutchinson, Jennifer Stringfellow and husband Russ of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jordan and Yelmy Gray, Emily Winkler, Britney Winkler, Sophia Gray, all of Hutchinson, Ellissa and Dylan Becker of Kansas City, Trevor Stringfellow of Hutchinson; siblings, Galen Schmidtberger of Russell, Wayne and Patty Schmidtberger of California, Jim Schmidtberger of Russell, Joe and Debbie Schmidtberger of Lawrence, Brenda Yoder of Russell, Pam and Bill Gasper of Hays, Myra and Tom Meder of Pfeifer, Glenn and Elsa Schmidtberger of California; mother-in-law, Alice Childs of Hutchinson; brothers-in-law, David Childs of California, Galen and Cindy Childs of Abbyville, Craig and Carla Childs of Abbyville; and many extended family members.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; father-in-law, Robert D. Childs; and brothers-in-law, Rocky Yoder and Mark Childs.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the family present to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, Eastwood Church of Christ, or All Stars of Hutchinson – Special Olympics, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Neal Raymond Schmidtberger, 70, of Hutchinson, died June 28, 2024, at his home, with his family by his side. He was born May 30, 1954, in Hays, to Alvin R. and Martina R. (Dreher) Schmidtberger of Victoria.Neal graduated from Victoria High School in 1972. He worked for more than 40 years as a grocery manager, starting with Safeway and then for Dillons, working in all 5 Hutchinson stores. Neal was an all-around handyman who loved doing for others. He loved playing the guitar and singing at various functions and even wrote some songs. Neal was also known for his whistling everywhere he went. He was a member of Eastwood Church of Christ, Lions Club of Russell, and volunteered on the Food Bank of Reno County board for 20 years.On October 7, 1977, Neal married Patricia Ann Childs, in Hutchinson. She survives.Also surviving are: his daughters, Audra Gray and husband Randall of Hutchinson, Jennifer Stringfellow and husband Russ of Hutchinson; grandchildren, Jordan and Yelmy Gray, Emily Winkler, Britney Winkler, Sophia Gray, all of Hutchinson, Ellissa and Dylan Becker of Kansas City, Trevor Stringfellow of Hutchinson; siblings, Galen Schmidtberger of Russell, Wayne and Patty Schmidtberger of California, Jim Schmidtberger of Russell, Joe and Debbie Schmidtberger of Lawrence, Brenda Yoder of Russell, Pam and Bill Gasper of Hays, Myra and Tom Meder of Pfeifer, Glenn and Elsa Schmidtberger of California; mother-in-law, Alice Childs of Hutchinson; brothers-in-law, David Childs of California, Galen and Cindy Childs of Abbyville, Craig and Carla Childs of Abbyville; and many extended family members.He was preceded in death by: his parents; father-in-law, Robert D. Childs; and brothers-in-law, Rocky Yoder and Mark Childs.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024 at Eastwood Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, with the family present to receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Cancer Council of Reno County, Eastwood Church of Christ, or All Stars of Hutchinson – Special Olympics, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Neal Raymond Schmidtberger

Arlene Caroline Yarmer, 86, passed away peacefully June 28, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan. &nbsp;She was born January 6, 1938, in rural Hoisington, Kan., to John Edward and Antonia Marie (Langer) Stoss. &nbsp;Arlene married Vernon Adolph Yarmer May 22, 1956, in Olmitz, Kan. &nbsp;He died June 21, 2008.

Arlene, a longtime resident of Russell and Barton Counties, was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, St. Ann Altar Society, and the Sunflower Polka Club, teaching many friends and family members how to dance over the years. &nbsp;She was known as a hard worker who kept order on the farm, loved to cook, garden, embroider and in later years, travel. &nbsp;Above all, she was devoted to her family, being a stoic example of strength and independence.

Survivors include one son, Verlin Yarmer and wife Susanne of Russell; three daughters, Rhonda Glassman and husband John of Russell, Becky Cameron and husband Allen of Grant City, Mo., Rochelle Kuhn and husband Curtis of Victoria, Kan.; daughter in law, Valerie Yarmer of Russell; sister in law, Darlene Stoss of Hoisington; and 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren with one soon to arrive.

Arlene was preceded in death by son, Robert Yarmer; brother, Ed Stoss; and three sisters, Leona Reichuber, Evelyn Penka and Erma Schlochtermeier.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, Kan., with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. &nbsp;Interment will follow at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil and Altar Society Rosary at 7:00 p.m. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Ann Catholic Church, Sunflower Polka Club or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS &nbsp;67544.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Arlene Caroline Yarmer, 86, passed away peacefully June 28, 2024, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Great Bend, Kan. &nbsp;She was born January 6, 1938, in rural Hoisington, Kan., to John Edward and Antonia Marie (Langer) Stoss. &nbsp;Arlene married Vernon Adolph Yarmer May 22, 1956, in Olmitz, Kan. &nbsp;He died June 21, 2008.Arlene, a longtime resident of Russell and Barton Counties, was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church, St. Ann Altar Society, and the Sunflower Polka Club, teaching many friends and family members how to dance over the years. &nbsp;She was known as a hard worker who kept order on the farm, loved to cook, garden, embroider and in later years, travel. &nbsp;Above all, she was devoted to her family, being a stoic example of strength and independence.Survivors include one son, Verlin Yarmer and wife Susanne of Russell; three daughters, Rhonda Glassman and husband John of Russell, Becky Cameron and husband Allen of Grant City, Mo., Rochelle Kuhn and husband Curtis of Victoria, Kan.; daughter in law, Valerie Yarmer of Russell; sister in law, Darlene Stoss of Hoisington; and 20 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren with one soon to arrive.Arlene was preceded in death by son, Robert Yarmer; brother, Ed Stoss; and three sisters, Leona Reichuber, Evelyn Penka and Erma Schlochtermeier.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, Kan., with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. &nbsp;Interment will follow at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Vigil and Altar Society Rosary at 7:00 p.m. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Ann Catholic Church, Sunflower Polka Club or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS &nbsp;67544.&nbsp;

 Arlene Caroline Yarmer

Larry Seib, age 63, died on June 28, 2024, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City. &nbsp;He was born on Jan 3, 1961 in Ness City, the son of Pete and Elvira (Stecklein) Seib.

Funeral will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City on July 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Pascal Klein presiding followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery. &nbsp;Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;The family will be present from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Larry Seib, age 63, died on June 28, 2024, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City. &nbsp;He was born on Jan 3, 1961 in Ness City, the son of Pete and Elvira (Stecklein) Seib.Funeral will be held at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City on July 3, 2024, 10:00 a.m. with Fr. Pascal Klein presiding followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery. &nbsp;Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;The family will be present from 6-8 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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