Bruce Alan Petty, 77, of Stillwater, Okla., passed away on Saturday, August 21,
 2021. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 
September 11, 2021, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater. Due to COVID 
concerns, the family gratefully requests that attendees wear masks 
during the service. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of 
the arrangements. Bruce was born January 27, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Wava M. and 
Eldon R. Petty. He grew up in Hays, Kansas, where he met Bonnie Clair 
Brandenburg. They wed in 1966, and were happily married for 55 years. He
 taught high school art in Kansas prior to receiving a PhD. from Kansas 
State University. After serving on the faculty of the University of Kentucky College of 
Education in the 1970s (where he was named a Kentucky Colonel by the 
governor), he and his family moved to Stillwater in 1978 where he served
 as the Director of the Center for Educational Technology and Professor 
of Curriculum and Instructional Design for 28 years. He was inducted 
into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame in 2012. He loved a good round of golf with his friends, and played as often as 
he was able. He was also a big fan of OSU Cowboy football and the OSU 
Cowgirls basketball team. He enjoyed volunteering at the Habitat for 
Humanity ReStore, refinishing furniture, restoring antique radios, and 
helped to start the Stillwater Antique and Classic Car Club, with whom 
he restored a 1966 Mustang and a 1971 Cutlass convertible. He told great
 jokes, sang with the SUAVE performing group, and enjoyed reading 
science fiction. Mostly, though, he loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted
 husband and father, and never missed a chance to tell his two children 
how proud he was of them, and how happy he was with who they turned out 
to be. He supported Bonnie in her career and delighted in watching his 
family grow and succeed. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Lindhorst, who passed away in June 2021. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Stillwater, his son Brian (Chris 
Leedy), of Atlanta, his grandson Samuel Leedy Alonzo, of Shelby, Ohio, 
and his son-in-law Richard Lindhorst, of Stillwater.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages friends to hug their families,
 tell a joke to a stranger in line at the grocery store, and make 
donations in his name to Habitat for Humanity. Condolences may be sent to the family and an online obituary viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Bruce Alan Petty, 77, of Stillwater, Okla., passed away on Saturday, August 21,
 2021. A graveside service will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, 
September 11, 2021, at Fairlawn Cemetery in Stillwater. Due to COVID 
concerns, the family gratefully requests that attendees wear masks 
during the service. Strode Funeral Home and Cremation is in charge of 
the arrangements. Bruce was born January 27, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Wava M. and 
Eldon R. Petty. He grew up in Hays, Kansas, where he met Bonnie Clair 
Brandenburg. They wed in 1966, and were happily married for 55 years. He
 taught high school art in Kansas prior to receiving a PhD. from Kansas 
State University. After serving on the faculty of the University of Kentucky College of 
Education in the 1970s (where he was named a Kentucky Colonel by the 
governor), he and his family moved to Stillwater in 1978 where he served
 as the Director of the Center for Educational Technology and Professor 
of Curriculum and Instructional Design for 28 years. He was inducted 
into the Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame in 2012. He loved a good round of golf with his friends, and played as often as 
he was able. He was also a big fan of OSU Cowboy football and the OSU 
Cowgirls basketball team. He enjoyed volunteering at the Habitat for 
Humanity ReStore, refinishing furniture, restoring antique radios, and 
helped to start the Stillwater Antique and Classic Car Club, with whom 
he restored a 1966 Mustang and a 1971 Cutlass convertible. He told great
 jokes, sang with the SUAVE performing group, and enjoyed reading 
science fiction. Mostly, though, he loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted
 husband and father, and never missed a chance to tell his two children 
how proud he was of them, and how happy he was with who they turned out 
to be. He supported Bonnie in her career and delighted in watching his 
family grow and succeed. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Lindhorst, who passed away in June 2021. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of Stillwater, his son Brian (Chris 
Leedy), of Atlanta, his grandson Samuel Leedy Alonzo, of Shelby, Ohio, 
and his son-in-law Richard Lindhorst, of Stillwater.In lieu of flowers, the family encourages friends to hug their families,
 tell a joke to a stranger in line at the grocery store, and make 
donations in his name to Habitat for Humanity. Condolences may be sent to the family and an online obituary viewed by visiting www.strodefh.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Bruce Alan Petty

Norton resident Wilmer E. Severns passed away Tuesday, August 31, 
2021, at the Hutchinson Health and Rehab in Hutchinson, KS at the age of 
96.

Wilmer was born November 15, 1924, on a farm in Norton County, Kansas 
the son of Ross E. and Irma H. (Colip) Severns.&nbsp; He served in the United
 States Army during WWII.&nbsp; Upon returning he received his bachelor’s 
degree from the Manhattan Christian College and began his Christian 
Ministry, preaching until the age of 93.

He was united in marriage to Eileen Juan Fisher on May 30, 1948, in Norton, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on January 15, 2015.

Survivors include his daughter Wava Goetz of Great Falls, Montana; 
two sons Wayne Severns of Auburndale, Florida and Jerry Severns of 
Hutchinson, Kansas; a brother Virgil Severns of Fairbanks, Alaska; a 
sister Margaret Leonard of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great 
grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Norton Christian Church in 
Norton, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 with Pastor 
Nate Hagen officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will follow in the 
Norton Cemetery, Norton.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will then 
receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Norton 
Christian Church for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Christian Church or the Norton Senior Center.

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 </figure>Norton resident Wilmer E. Severns passed away Tuesday, August 31, 
2021, at the Hutchinson Health and Rehab in Hutchinson, KS at the age of 
96.Wilmer was born November 15, 1924, on a farm in Norton County, Kansas 
the son of Ross E. and Irma H. (Colip) Severns.&nbsp; He served in the United
 States Army during WWII.&nbsp; Upon returning he received his bachelor’s 
degree from the Manhattan Christian College and began his Christian 
Ministry, preaching until the age of 93.He was united in marriage to Eileen Juan Fisher on May 30, 1948, in Norton, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on January 15, 2015.Survivors include his daughter Wava Goetz of Great Falls, Montana; 
two sons Wayne Severns of Auburndale, Florida and Jerry Severns of 
Hutchinson, Kansas; a brother Virgil Severns of Fairbanks, Alaska; a 
sister Margaret Leonard of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great 
grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at the Norton Christian Church in 
Norton, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021 with Pastor 
Nate Hagen officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors will follow in the 
Norton Cemetery, Norton.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The family will then 
receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Norton 
Christian Church for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Christian Church or the Norton Senior Center.

Wilmer E. Severns |1924-2021|

Phillipsburg resident Elaine K. Nuzum passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE at the age of 76.

She was born October 28, 1944, in McCook, NE the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Poyser) Parker.

Elaine was united in marriage to Paul Nuzum on July 3, 1966, in Long Island, KS. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Carol Steelsmith.

Survivors include her husband Paul of Phillipsburg, KS; son Kirk and wife Misty of Norton, KS; daughters Karen Beim and husband Mike of Keokuk, IA, Kathy Calkins and husband Kevin of Belleville, KS, and Kim Dayhoff and husband Neil of Osage City, KS; a brother Blaine Parker and wife Marilyn of Sylvan Grove, KS; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Mrs. Nuzum will lie in state from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday and Noon until 9 p.m. Monday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the friends receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Elaine K. Nuzum passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Great Plains Health Hospital in North Platte, NE at the age of 76.She was born October 28, 1944, in McCook, NE the daughter of Richard and Lucille (Poyser) Parker.Elaine was united in marriage to Paul Nuzum on July 3, 1966, in Long Island, KS. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Carol Steelsmith.Survivors include her husband Paul of Phillipsburg, KS; son Kirk and wife Misty of Norton, KS; daughters Karen Beim and husband Mike of Keokuk, IA, Kathy Calkins and husband Kevin of Belleville, KS, and Kim Dayhoff and husband Neil of Osage City, KS; a brother Blaine Parker and wife Marilyn of Sylvan Grove, KS; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Mrs. Nuzum will lie in state from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. Sunday and Noon until 9 p.m. Monday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the friends receiving friends from 6 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Elaine K. Nuzum

Cecelia
 A. Crawford, age 83 died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 8, 1937, in Hays, Kansas to
 Aloys and Cecilia (Braun) Kreutzer.&nbsp; She married Ted J. Crawford on 
October 2, 1956, at Hays, Kansas.

She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking and baking, but the love of her 
life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a
 member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a Red Cross 
volunteer at St. Anthony’s Hospital both of Hays, Kansas.

Survivors include her husband, Ted Crawford, of the home; one son, Jeff
 Crawford and Diane Schlageck, Gorham, KS; two daughters, Deb Smith and 
husband, Mike, Plainville, KS; Laura Thomas and husband, Mark, Topeka, 
Ks; three brothers, Clifford Kreutzer and wife, Nancy, Ellis, KS; Nick 
Kreutzer and wife, Ruth, Bloomington, IN; Francis Kreutzer, Ellis, KS; 
one sister, Elizabeth Kreutzer, Ellis, KS; one brother-in-law, Lee 
Crawford and wife, Shirley, Russell, KS; one sister-in-law, Patsy 
Dreiling, Catharine, KS; nine grandchildren, Andrew Malleck (Casey); 
Aaron Crawford (Taylor); Adam Malleck (Marah); Cole Smith; Audrey 
Dougherty (Tyler); MaKayla Parton (Kelby); Austin Crawford; Michael 
Malleck (Amber); Jonah Smith; seven great grandchildren, Josephine 
Malleck, Lucy Malleck, Elias Crawford, Emma Parton, Claire Crawford, 
Delilah Malleck, Benelli Dougherty, and three great grandchildren on the
 way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gerald A, “Jerry” Crawford and one infant son, George Michael Crawford.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 4, 
2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th and Vine, Hays, 
Kansas with Father Nick Parker as celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will be in Saint 
Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, and from 
12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, Hays, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary
 Catholic Church Basement Building Fund in care of Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary of Hays.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at the guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>Cecelia
 A. Crawford, age 83 died Thursday, September 2, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born November 8, 1937, in Hays, Kansas to
 Aloys and Cecilia (Braun) Kreutzer.&nbsp; She married Ted J. Crawford on 
October 2, 1956, at Hays, Kansas.She was a homemaker, enjoyed cooking and baking, but the love of her 
life were her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a
 member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and a Red Cross 
volunteer at St. Anthony’s Hospital both of Hays, Kansas.Survivors include her husband, Ted Crawford, of the home; one son, Jeff
 Crawford and Diane Schlageck, Gorham, KS; two daughters, Deb Smith and 
husband, Mike, Plainville, KS; Laura Thomas and husband, Mark, Topeka, 
Ks; three brothers, Clifford Kreutzer and wife, Nancy, Ellis, KS; Nick 
Kreutzer and wife, Ruth, Bloomington, IN; Francis Kreutzer, Ellis, KS; 
one sister, Elizabeth Kreutzer, Ellis, KS; one brother-in-law, Lee 
Crawford and wife, Shirley, Russell, KS; one sister-in-law, Patsy 
Dreiling, Catharine, KS; nine grandchildren, Andrew Malleck (Casey); 
Aaron Crawford (Taylor); Adam Malleck (Marah); Cole Smith; Audrey 
Dougherty (Tyler); MaKayla Parton (Kelby); Austin Crawford; Michael 
Malleck (Amber); Jonah Smith; seven great grandchildren, Josephine 
Malleck, Lucy Malleck, Elias Crawford, Emma Parton, Claire Crawford, 
Delilah Malleck, Benelli Dougherty, and three great grandchildren on the
 way.She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gerald A, “Jerry” Crawford and one infant son, George Michael Crawford.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 4, 
2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th and Vine, Hays, 
Kansas with Father Nick Parker as celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will be in Saint 
Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, and from 
12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Saturday, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, Hays, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The family suggests memorials made payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary
 Catholic Church Basement Building Fund in care of Cline’s-Keithley 
Mortuary of Hays.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at the guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Cecelia A. (Kreutzer) Crawford

Saundra “Shortie” Kay Warren, age 62, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

Saundra was born to Merton and Velma (Nichols) Bronson in Red Cloud, 
Nebraska on January 24, 1959.&nbsp; She grew up and attended grade school in 
Nebraska, they moved to Goodland in 1975 where she attended high school 
and she graduated from Jefferson County North Charger in Nortonville, 
Kansas in 1977.&nbsp; She married Rick Warren on December 7, 1980 in 
Kanorado. &nbsp;The couple made their home in Goodland.&nbsp;

She enjoyed reading, computer, plants, cats, Nebraska Cornhusker 
Football, traveling and most of all spending time with her 
grandchildren, family, and friends.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother Jerry Bronson.&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband, Rick; daughter, Kama (Bill) Toombs of
 Goodland; son, Brandon Warren of Kanorado; brothers, Ronnie Nichols and
 Craig and Gary Bronson of NE; grandchildren: Skylar, Seth and Alexander
 Warren, Dakota and Tanner Enslow, Michael Fellhoelter, and Alex and 
Brandon Toombs; great granddaughter, Aleah Garza and many more family 
and friends.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Saundra “Shortie” Kay Warren, age 62, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;Saundra was born to Merton and Velma (Nichols) Bronson in Red Cloud, 
Nebraska on January 24, 1959.&nbsp; She grew up and attended grade school in 
Nebraska, they moved to Goodland in 1975 where she attended high school 
and she graduated from Jefferson County North Charger in Nortonville, 
Kansas in 1977.&nbsp; She married Rick Warren on December 7, 1980 in 
Kanorado. &nbsp;The couple made their home in Goodland.&nbsp;She enjoyed reading, computer, plants, cats, Nebraska Cornhusker 
Football, traveling and most of all spending time with her 
grandchildren, family, and friends.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents; and brother Jerry Bronson.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband, Rick; daughter, Kama (Bill) Toombs of
 Goodland; son, Brandon Warren of Kanorado; brothers, Ronnie Nichols and
 Craig and Gary Bronson of NE; grandchildren: Skylar, Seth and Alexander
 Warren, Dakota and Tanner Enslow, Michael Fellhoelter, and Alex and 
Brandon Toombs; great granddaughter, Aleah Garza and many more family 
and friends.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/SaundraShortie-Warren">HERE</a> for service details.

Saundra 'Shortie' Kay Warren

Matthew Charles “Matt” Schillig Jr., of Stratton, CO, passed away August
 26, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born April 2, 1953 in Iowa City, IA 
to Matthew Charles, Sr. and Betty Ruth (Pokorny) Schillig. 
 Matt grew up in Iowa City, IA area and graduated from high school in
 1971. He married Cynthia Marie Grieser on June 14, 1978 in Anamosa, IA.
 He retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation after 30+ 
years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Matt had a passion for 
horticulture, cultivation, and gardening. 
 Matt was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cynthia and sister,
 Rebecca “Beck” Schillig. He is survived by his sons, Aden (Sara) 
Schillig of Texas City, TX and Steven (Stacy) Schillig of Stratton, CO; 
four grandchildren, and siblings: Betty (Bill) Halleran of Riverside, 
IA, Barb (Gary) Carlson of Anamosa, IA, Karen (Bruce) Barnekow of Mason 
City, IA, Shirley (Greg) Harland of Kalona, IA, John (Tracy) Schillig of
 Easton, KS, and Kristine (Juan) Sandiford of Nassau Bahamas.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Matt?obId=22222679#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Matthew Charles “Matt” Schillig Jr., of Stratton, CO, passed away August
 26, 2021 at the age of 68. He was born April 2, 1953 in Iowa City, IA 
to Matthew Charles, Sr. and Betty Ruth (Pokorny) Schillig. 
 Matt grew up in Iowa City, IA area and graduated from high school in
 1971. He married Cynthia Marie Grieser on June 14, 1978 in Anamosa, IA.
 He retired from the Kansas Department of Transportation after 30+ 
years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing. Matt had a passion for 
horticulture, cultivation, and gardening. 
 Matt was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Cynthia and sister,
 Rebecca “Beck” Schillig. He is survived by his sons, Aden (Sara) 
Schillig of Texas City, TX and Steven (Stacy) Schillig of Stratton, CO; 
four grandchildren, and siblings: Betty (Bill) Halleran of Riverside, 
IA, Barb (Gary) Carlson of Anamosa, IA, Karen (Bruce) Barnekow of Mason 
City, IA, Shirley (Greg) Harland of Kalona, IA, John (Tracy) Schillig of
 Easton, KS, and Kristine (Juan) Sandiford of Nassau Bahamas.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Matt?obId=22222679#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Matthew Charles 'Matt' Schillig Jr.

Vivian A. (Hammerschmidt) Appelhans of Hoxie, Kansas passed away 
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Sheridan County Health Complex at 
the age of 80. 

Vivian was born to Edward and Pauline (Braun) 
Hammerschmidt on May 18, 1941, in rural Ellis County, Kansas. Vivian was
 the second of nine children. Vivian grew up on the family farm north
 of Catherine, Kansas. She attended Lost Canyon Country School through 
eighth grade and Victoria High School graduating with the class of 1959.
 On August 13, 1960, in Victoria, Kansas, Vivian was united in marriage 
to Ralph Joseph Appelhans. Vivian and Ralph lived in Commerce City, 
Colorado, for a few months and then moved to Menlo, Kansas. Vivian and 
Ralph owned and operated the Menlo Pool Hall for a few years. Vivian 
did day care in her home for several of the local families. In October
 of 1981, Ralph died at a very young age from head injuries caused by a 
 car accident, leaving Vivian a very young widow and four children to 
raise. Vivian moved her family to Hoxie, Kansas in May of 1982 where 
she worked and resided for the remainder of her life.
 Vivian was never an idle person. She went to work for the Sheridan 
County Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher, worked at Hungry Farmer and 
Short Stop until going to the Sheridan County Health Complex to work in 
their kitchen until she retired. Vivian was an EMT for many years 
serving Sheridan County. In the past several years, Vivian was a 
Sheridan County volunteer for Hospice of Northwest Kansas. She enjoyed 
cooking for large crowds and always had delicious meals. Vivian loved 
to quilt and crochet making many beautiful things for family and 
friends. She was a member of the Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church 
and Sodality. Vivian was a giving person always willing to help someone
 out. Vivian loved her family and enjoyed when they came to visit. 
Family was extremely important to her and her most valued treasure.
 Vivian is survived by her children, Allan Appelhans of Hoxie, 
Kansas; Beverly Appelhans of Colby, Kansas; Chris Appelhans and wife 
Lori of Hays, Kansas and Danny Appelhans and significant other, Missy 
Cogdill of Friona, Texas; brothers and sisters, Virginia Dinkel of Hays,
 Kansas, Verlin Hammerschmidt of Victoria, Kansas, Vinard Hammerschmidt 
and wife Renita of Tennessee, Valery Hammerschmidt and wife Linda of 
Victoria, Kansas, Vernon Hammerschmidt of Victoria, Kansas; 
grandchildren, Cole Appelhans, Brett Appelhans, (Lydia Hynek) Aubry 
Appelhans, (Kyle Hull) and Clayton Appelhans; great-grandchildren, Owen 
Appelhans and Layla Appelhans; extended family; and many good friends. 
 
 She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Appelhans; parents, 
Edward and Pauline Hammerschmidt; infant sister, Vera Hammerschmidt; 
brothers, Valerian Hammerschmidt and Virgil Hammerschmidt; 
sisters-in-law, Christie Hammerschmidt and Glenda Hammerschmidt; and 
brother-in-law, Kenny Dinkel.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, September 6, 2021,
 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with interment to
 immediately follow the service in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 5 
2021 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. with family receiving friends from 
5:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. with the Rosary and Vigil Service to begin 
following the visitation at 6:30 P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral 
Home.

 Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Health Complex or 
St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of 
comfort and care may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>Vivian A. (Hammerschmidt) Appelhans of Hoxie, Kansas passed away 
Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at the Sheridan County Health Complex at 
the age of 80. Vivian was born to Edward and Pauline (Braun) 
Hammerschmidt on May 18, 1941, in rural Ellis County, Kansas. Vivian was
 the second of nine children. Vivian grew up on the family farm north
 of Catherine, Kansas. She attended Lost Canyon Country School through 
eighth grade and Victoria High School graduating with the class of 1959.
 On August 13, 1960, in Victoria, Kansas, Vivian was united in marriage 
to Ralph Joseph Appelhans. Vivian and Ralph lived in Commerce City, 
Colorado, for a few months and then moved to Menlo, Kansas. Vivian and 
Ralph owned and operated the Menlo Pool Hall for a few years. Vivian 
did day care in her home for several of the local families. In October
 of 1981, Ralph died at a very young age from head injuries caused by a 
 car accident, leaving Vivian a very young widow and four children to 
raise. Vivian moved her family to Hoxie, Kansas in May of 1982 where 
she worked and resided for the remainder of her life.
 Vivian was never an idle person. She went to work for the Sheridan 
County Sheriff’s Office as a dispatcher, worked at Hungry Farmer and 
Short Stop until going to the Sheridan County Health Complex to work in 
their kitchen until she retired. Vivian was an EMT for many years 
serving Sheridan County. In the past several years, Vivian was a 
Sheridan County volunteer for Hospice of Northwest Kansas. She enjoyed 
cooking for large crowds and always had delicious meals. Vivian loved 
to quilt and crochet making many beautiful things for family and 
friends. She was a member of the Saint Frances Cabrini Catholic Church 
and Sodality. Vivian was a giving person always willing to help someone
 out. Vivian loved her family and enjoyed when they came to visit. 
Family was extremely important to her and her most valued treasure.
 Vivian is survived by her children, Allan Appelhans of Hoxie, 
Kansas; Beverly Appelhans of Colby, Kansas; Chris Appelhans and wife 
Lori of Hays, Kansas and Danny Appelhans and significant other, Missy 
Cogdill of Friona, Texas; brothers and sisters, Virginia Dinkel of Hays,
 Kansas, Verlin Hammerschmidt of Victoria, Kansas, Vinard Hammerschmidt 
and wife Renita of Tennessee, Valery Hammerschmidt and wife Linda of 
Victoria, Kansas, Vernon Hammerschmidt of Victoria, Kansas; 
grandchildren, Cole Appelhans, Brett Appelhans, (Lydia Hynek) Aubry 
Appelhans, (Kyle Hull) and Clayton Appelhans; great-grandchildren, Owen 
Appelhans and Layla Appelhans; extended family; and many good friends. 
 
 She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph Appelhans; parents, 
Edward and Pauline Hammerschmidt; infant sister, Vera Hammerschmidt; 
brothers, Valerian Hammerschmidt and Virgil Hammerschmidt; 
sisters-in-law, Christie Hammerschmidt and Glenda Hammerschmidt; and 
brother-in-law, Kenny Dinkel.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Monday, September 6, 2021,
 10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church with interment to
 immediately follow the service in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 5 
2021 from 2:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. with family receiving friends from 
5:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. with the Rosary and Vigil Service to begin 
following the visitation at 6:30 P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral 
Home. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Health Complex or 
St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort and care may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Vivian A. (Hammerschmidt) Appelhans

Luella Jane (Kriegh) Duffey, 83, of Colby, passed from this life on 
September 1, 2021. Lue was born September 26, 1937, in Park, KS, the 
eighth of fourteen children, to Edgar and Edith (Cook) Kriegh. When Lue 
was two years of age, her family moved to Wallace, KS where she grew up 
in the native stone house originally built as the Superintendent’s 
Office for the Union Pacific Railroad. Lue graduated in 1956 from 
Wallace County High School, in Sharon Springs, KS. After graduation, she
 moved to Sharon Springs where she met her future husband, Harold Leon 
Duffey. Harold and Lue were married October 11, 1957 and she began life 
as a wife and farmer. They relocated to Rexford, KS and later purchased 
their farm near Menlo, KS where they farmed and raised livestock. Four 
children were born to Harold and Lue’s union. Lue continued farming 
after Harold’s passing, March 11, 2004. In 2012, she sold her farm and 
moved to Colby. 
In addition to farming and homemaking, Lue grew large gardens and 
preserved food for her family. Lue’s favorite pastimes were dancing, 
sewing, sports and being with children. She was an excellent seamstress,
 sewing clothing for her family, square dance attire, quilts, basketball
 uniforms and special occasion gowns. Her love of children was shown in 
attending her children and grandchildren’s school programs and 
activities, and in hosting Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties and 
enjoying holidays with her family. She and Harold were members of the 
Golden Buckles Square Dance Club, Colby, she coordinated dances for the 
Colby Singles Club, was a member of the Colby United Methodist Church, 
and volunteered with the Menlo Community Service Group and at Citizens 
Medical Center. In later years, she travelled to attend quilting 
conventions in Paducah, KY and Houston, TX, and to be with family and 
friends in cities and see large bodies of water not experienced by 
living in KS including Los Angeles, CA, Cancun, Mexico, and a Caribbean 
Polka Cruise. 
Lue was preceded in passing by her husband Harold; grandson Kelly 
Duffey; her parents; eight brothers, Delbert, Lawrence, Marvin, Junior, 
Max, Donnie, Ronnie, and Rex; two sisters, Edeline Fischer and Wanda 
Minnix; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. 
Lue is survived by her four children, Dr. Cynthia Jane Weishapl (Dan), 
Colby, Harold Ray Duffey, Jr. (Wynn), Colby, Denise Kay Orth (Mark), 
Hays, and Luetta Mae Flanagin (Jay), Colby. She is also survived by six 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Cody Duffey, Tuscaloosa, AL,
 Jessica Orth and children Donovan and Cora, Hays; Aaron Orth, 
Nashville, TN; Jared Flanagin (Taylor) and daughter Austyn, Colby; 
Andrew Flanagin (Jenna) and son Maddax, Colby; and Kaitlyn Benoit 
(Alex), Damar. Lue is also survived by three sisters, Evelyn Gaschler 
(Art), Longmont, CO; Joann Radiel, Salina; and Leatha Kinney (Roger), 
Aurora, CO, as well as by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and 
nephews (including great and great-great). 
Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Colby 
United Methodist Church, with a visitation from 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 
Burials will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Menlo. Memorials may be 
made to Citizens Medical Center or the Fort Wallace Museum and sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Luella Jane (Kriegh) Duffey, 83, of Colby, passed from this life on 
September 1, 2021. Lue was born September 26, 1937, in Park, KS, the 
eighth of fourteen children, to Edgar and Edith (Cook) Kriegh. When Lue 
was two years of age, her family moved to Wallace, KS where she grew up 
in the native stone house originally built as the Superintendent’s 
Office for the Union Pacific Railroad. Lue graduated in 1956 from 
Wallace County High School, in Sharon Springs, KS. After graduation, she
 moved to Sharon Springs where she met her future husband, Harold Leon 
Duffey. Harold and Lue were married October 11, 1957 and she began life 
as a wife and farmer. They relocated to Rexford, KS and later purchased 
their farm near Menlo, KS where they farmed and raised livestock. Four 
children were born to Harold and Lue’s union. Lue continued farming 
after Harold’s passing, March 11, 2004. In 2012, she sold her farm and 
moved to Colby. 
In addition to farming and homemaking, Lue grew large gardens and 
preserved food for her family. Lue’s favorite pastimes were dancing, 
sewing, sports and being with children. She was an excellent seamstress,
 sewing clothing for her family, square dance attire, quilts, basketball
 uniforms and special occasion gowns. Her love of children was shown in 
attending her children and grandchildren’s school programs and 
activities, and in hosting Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties and 
enjoying holidays with her family. She and Harold were members of the 
Golden Buckles Square Dance Club, Colby, she coordinated dances for the 
Colby Singles Club, was a member of the Colby United Methodist Church, 
and volunteered with the Menlo Community Service Group and at Citizens 
Medical Center. In later years, she travelled to attend quilting 
conventions in Paducah, KY and Houston, TX, and to be with family and 
friends in cities and see large bodies of water not experienced by 
living in KS including Los Angeles, CA, Cancun, Mexico, and a Caribbean 
Polka Cruise. 
Lue was preceded in passing by her husband Harold; grandson Kelly 
Duffey; her parents; eight brothers, Delbert, Lawrence, Marvin, Junior, 
Max, Donnie, Ronnie, and Rex; two sisters, Edeline Fischer and Wanda 
Minnix; brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. 
Lue is survived by her four children, Dr. Cynthia Jane Weishapl (Dan), 
Colby, Harold Ray Duffey, Jr. (Wynn), Colby, Denise Kay Orth (Mark), 
Hays, and Luetta Mae Flanagin (Jay), Colby. She is also survived by six 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Cody Duffey, Tuscaloosa, AL,
 Jessica Orth and children Donovan and Cora, Hays; Aaron Orth, 
Nashville, TN; Jared Flanagin (Taylor) and daughter Austyn, Colby; 
Andrew Flanagin (Jenna) and son Maddax, Colby; and Kaitlyn Benoit 
(Alex), Damar. Lue is also survived by three sisters, Evelyn Gaschler 
(Art), Longmont, CO; Joann Radiel, Salina; and Leatha Kinney (Roger), 
Aurora, CO, as well as by many brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and 
nephews (including great and great-great). 
Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at the Colby 
United Methodist Church, with a visitation from 8:30 a.m.-9:45 a.m. 
Burials will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Menlo. Memorials may be 
made to Citizens Medical Center or the Fort Wallace Museum and sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Luella Jane (Kriegh) Duffey

Larry J. Jacobs, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born in Quinter, Kansas, on July 17, 1935, to Joseph and Catharina Jacobs.

After graduating from Quinter High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country for three years before being honorably discharged. On April 2, 1955, Larry was united in marriage to Betty Ann Albin at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas. To this union, six children were born. Larry and Betty enjoyed many years together working on the farm and caring for their family, until her passing in 2005, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.

Larry was a member of the Marine Corps League, and greatly enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He also liked piloting small aircrafts and was an avid reader.

Larry is survived by his son Larry Joe (Kim) Jacobs of Kiowa, Colorado; daughters Susan Jacobs of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Linda (Randy) Pfeifer of Hays, Toni Jacobs of WaKeeney, Kansas, Carey (Jay) Fose of WaKeeney, and Sandy (Scott Nikas) Jacobs of San Rafael, California; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Larry was preceded in death by both parents; wife Betty; grandson Jarman Jacobs; and siblings Sam, Mary, Bill, Irene, Tillie, and Gilbert.

A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. Funeral service will then be held at 10:00 AM, with burial to follow at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Rooks County Health Care Foundation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

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

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 </figure>Larry J. Jacobs, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born in Quinter, Kansas, on July 17, 1935, to Joseph and Catharina Jacobs.After graduating from Quinter High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, where he proudly served his country for three years before being honorably discharged. On April 2, 1955, Larry was united in marriage to Betty Ann Albin at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas. To this union, six children were born. Larry and Betty enjoyed many years together working on the farm and caring for their family, until her passing in 2005, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.Larry was a member of the Marine Corps League, and greatly enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. He also liked piloting small aircrafts and was an avid reader.Larry is survived by his son Larry Joe (Kim) Jacobs of Kiowa, Colorado; daughters Susan Jacobs of Bonner Springs, Kansas, Linda (Randy) Pfeifer of Hays, Toni Jacobs of WaKeeney, Kansas, Carey (Jay) Fose of WaKeeney, and Sandy (Scott Nikas) Jacobs of San Rafael, California; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Larry was preceded in death by both parents; wife Betty; grandson Jarman Jacobs; and siblings Sam, Mary, Bill, Irene, Tillie, and Gilbert.A visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 AM on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. Funeral service will then be held at 10:00 AM, with burial to follow at Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.Memorial contributions are suggested to Rooks County Health Care Foundation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St. WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

Larry J. Jacobs

Carolyn (Valk) Givens was born May 9, 1933, in Larned, Kansas, the 
daughter of Earl and Vivian Valk. She passed away on September 1, 2021,&nbsp; in Hillsboro, Kansas at the age of 88.

She was a 1951 graduate of Larned High School and a member of the First Christian Church in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

She married Charles Givens, August 27, 1950, in Larned, Kansas. For 
many years, they lived on a farm southwest of Pawnee Rock, and later 
moved to Larned and Great Bend. Carolyn worked as an account clerk in 
the Reimbursement Office at Larned State Hospital for many years. She 
was an accomplished painter of ceramic, having sold many pieces locally,
 and, later on, internationally.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two infant sons.

Survivors include: two sons, David (Carla) Givens of Hillsboro, 
Robert (Greg Coykendall) Givens of Wichita; sister, Linda (LeRoy) Wilson
 of Cheney, Kansas; granddaughters, Angie Margritz of Hillsboro, Renee 
(Jonah) Gehring of Hillsboro, Kayla (Josh) Jones of Charleston, South 
Carolina, and Kimberly (Troy) Zindel of Wichita; and eight great 
grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 
Larned Cemetery with Bob Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. 
to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American
 Heart Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Carolyn (Valk) Givens was born May 9, 1933, in Larned, Kansas, the 
daughter of Earl and Vivian Valk. She passed away on September 1, 2021,&nbsp; in Hillsboro, Kansas at the age of 88.She was a 1951 graduate of Larned High School and a member of the First Christian Church in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.She married Charles Givens, August 27, 1950, in Larned, Kansas. For 
many years, they lived on a farm southwest of Pawnee Rock, and later 
moved to Larned and Great Bend. Carolyn worked as an account clerk in 
the Reimbursement Office at Larned State Hospital for many years. She 
was an accomplished painter of ceramic, having sold many pieces locally,
 and, later on, internationally.Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two infant sons.Survivors include: two sons, David (Carla) Givens of Hillsboro, 
Robert (Greg Coykendall) Givens of Wichita; sister, Linda (LeRoy) Wilson
 of Cheney, Kansas; granddaughters, Angie Margritz of Hillsboro, Renee 
(Jonah) Gehring of Hillsboro, Kayla (Josh) Jones of Charleston, South 
Carolina, and Kimberly (Troy) Zindel of Wichita; and eight great 
grandchildren.Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 4, 2021, at 
Larned Cemetery with Bob Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. 
to 8:00 p.m. Friday, September 3, 2021, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the American
 Heart Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

Carolyn Givens

Joyce Elaine Maley, age 72, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on September 23, 1948, in Norton, Kansas, to Willard and Veda (Boland) Maley. She grew up in Edmond, Kansas, and graduated from Lenora High School in the class of 1966.&nbsp; She lived most of her life in Norton, Kansas, and later moved to Hays.&nbsp;

Joyce loved spending time with her family, going to garage sales, attending local dirt track races, talking on the phone, as well as chatting and drinking beer with friends.&nbsp;

She is survived by her mother, Veda, Hays; sisters Lanny Maley, Jolene Maley, both of Hays; and Janice Maley, Plainville; brothers James (Marilyn) Phillipsburg; Jerry, Roseburg, OR; Jan, Norton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed and forever in her family’s hearts.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her son Tony Maley, father, sister Judy Kay Anderson, maternal and paternal grandparents.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be held September 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Almena, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Ellis County Cancer Council in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home and Chapel, 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>.

Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home and Chapel, Hays, Kansas.

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 </figure>Joyce Elaine Maley, age 72, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on August 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on September 23, 1948, in Norton, Kansas, to Willard and Veda (Boland) Maley. She grew up in Edmond, Kansas, and graduated from Lenora High School in the class of 1966.&nbsp; She lived most of her life in Norton, Kansas, and later moved to Hays.&nbsp;Joyce loved spending time with her family, going to garage sales, attending local dirt track races, talking on the phone, as well as chatting and drinking beer with friends.&nbsp;She is survived by her mother, Veda, Hays; sisters Lanny Maley, Jolene Maley, both of Hays; and Janice Maley, Plainville; brothers James (Marilyn) Phillipsburg; Jerry, Roseburg, OR; Jan, Norton. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. She will be dearly missed and forever in her family’s hearts.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her son Tony Maley, father, sister Judy Kay Anderson, maternal and paternal grandparents.&nbsp;Graveside services will be held September 11, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Mount Hope Cemetery in Almena, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Ellis County Cancer Council in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home and Chapel, 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>.Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home and Chapel, Hays, Kansas.

Joyce Elaine Maley

Douglas Allen Beck, 61 of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 9th, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Doug was born October 20, 1959, in Hays Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four 
children born to Wesley Eugene and Katherine (Dinkel) Beck.&nbsp; He was 
raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1977.

Doug was known by many in and around Russell as a talented artisan 
who’s craftmanship was on display in King of the Road RV and Camper 
interiors built in Russell in the early 1980s.&nbsp; He later spent his time
 in the Kansas oil patches as general roustabout.&nbsp; His latest employment
 was performing general maintenance and custodial duties for the USD 
407.&nbsp; When not working, Doug enjoyed spending time with his friends and 
family, showing and sharing his love of Bar-B-Que and attending the NHRA
 drag races in Topeka, of which he didn’t miss a race since the raceway 
opened in 1989.&nbsp; Friends and family knew him as a genuine friend, loving
 brother, uncle and great uncle with a generous heart and contagious 
laughter that will be missed by many.

Doug is survived by his sisters, Paula Shoemaker (Calvin) of 
Bellingham Washington; Dianne Crawford of Victoria, Kansas; brother, 
Gerry Beck (Melanie) of Olathe, Kansas; nieces, Julie (Brad) Clark of 
Snohomish, Washington; MaKayla (Kelby) Parton of Victoria, Kansas; 
Madison Beck of Olathe, Kansas; nephew, Noah Beck of Olathe, Kansas; 
great nephew Terran Clark of Snohomish, Washington; and great niece, 
Emma Parton of Victoria Kansas.&nbsp; 

He is preceded in death by his parents,
 Katherine and Eugene.&nbsp; 

Visitation will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on
 Friday, October 08, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas with family to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp; A 
private burial of ashes will be on Saturday, October 09, 2021 in 
Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Condolences may be sent to&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the memorial 
arrangements.

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 </figure>Douglas Allen Beck, 61 of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Monday, August 9th, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital.Doug was born October 20, 1959, in Hays Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four 
children born to Wesley Eugene and Katherine (Dinkel) Beck.&nbsp; He was 
raised in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1977.Doug was known by many in and around Russell as a talented artisan 
who’s craftmanship was on display in King of the Road RV and Camper 
interiors built in Russell in the early 1980s.&nbsp; He later spent his time
 in the Kansas oil patches as general roustabout.&nbsp; His latest employment
 was performing general maintenance and custodial duties for the USD 
407.&nbsp; When not working, Doug enjoyed spending time with his friends and 
family, showing and sharing his love of Bar-B-Que and attending the NHRA
 drag races in Topeka, of which he didn’t miss a race since the raceway 
opened in 1989.&nbsp; Friends and family knew him as a genuine friend, loving
 brother, uncle and great uncle with a generous heart and contagious 
laughter that will be missed by many.Doug is survived by his sisters, Paula Shoemaker (Calvin) of 
Bellingham Washington; Dianne Crawford of Victoria, Kansas; brother, 
Gerry Beck (Melanie) of Olathe, Kansas; nieces, Julie (Brad) Clark of 
Snohomish, Washington; MaKayla (Kelby) Parton of Victoria, Kansas; 
Madison Beck of Olathe, Kansas; nephew, Noah Beck of Olathe, Kansas; 
great nephew Terran Clark of Snohomish, Washington; and great niece, 
Emma Parton of Victoria Kansas.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents,
 Katherine and Eugene.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on
 Friday, October 08, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas with family to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M.&nbsp; A 
private burial of ashes will be on Saturday, October 09, 2021 in 
Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the memorial 
arrangements.

Douglas Allen Beck

Glen F. Lojka, age 85, of Manhattan, died August 31, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. 
 He was born July 22, 1936, in Cuba, Kansas, the son of Frank and Kristy (Plevka) Lojka. 
 Glen graduated from high school in Cuba, KS, in 1950, received his 
undergraduate and master’s degrees from Emporia State University and 
obtained his PhD in Industrial Arts and Physical Education from Kansas 
State University. 
 Dr. Lojka was a professor all of his life and taught in the Physical 
Education and Outdoor Recreation Departments at University of South 
Dakota, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University and lastly 
Emporia State University. 
 He was a member of College Avenue United Methodist Church, North 
Central Kansas Quality Woodworkers, Riley County Historical Society and 
the Kansas Cartridge Association. Glen was also very active in both the 
Manhattan and Cuba communities. 
 Glen enjoyed woodworking and was an extremely talented wood carver and
 stone carver. His works can be seen though out many towns in Kansas. 
He was an avid collector of antique fire arms, he enjoyed outdoor 
activities but his greatest love was farming at his parent's homestead 
in Cuba, KS. 
 On June 19, 1965, in Copeland, Kansas, he was married to Barbara L. 
Blundell. Barbara survives of the home. Additional survivors include 
his two sons: Lee and his wife Shelly of Lincoln, NE, and Brian and his 
wife Tonya of Chesterfield, MO; three granddaughters: Brenna, Anna and 
Grace; and very special cousins: Don and Katherine Wilber, Mary Havel 
and her daughter Angela. 
 Glen was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters in infancy and by his cousin Edward Havel. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, September 4th, 
at the College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Avenue, 
Manhattan, KS, with Reverend Dr. Dennis L. Ackerman officiating. Face 
mask are required by the church. Graveside services will be held at 
2:30 P.M. Saturday at the National Bohemian Cemetery south of Cuba, KS. 
 Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
 Memorial contributions may be made to either the City of Manhattan for
 the Czech Flag Plaza, Cuba Booster Club or College Avenue United 
Methodist Church. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Glen F. Lojka, age 85, of Manhattan, died August 31, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. 
 He was born July 22, 1936, in Cuba, Kansas, the son of Frank and Kristy (Plevka) Lojka. 
 Glen graduated from high school in Cuba, KS, in 1950, received his 
undergraduate and master’s degrees from Emporia State University and 
obtained his PhD in Industrial Arts and Physical Education from Kansas 
State University. 
 Dr. Lojka was a professor all of his life and taught in the Physical 
Education and Outdoor Recreation Departments at University of South 
Dakota, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University and lastly 
Emporia State University. 
 He was a member of College Avenue United Methodist Church, North 
Central Kansas Quality Woodworkers, Riley County Historical Society and 
the Kansas Cartridge Association. Glen was also very active in both the 
Manhattan and Cuba communities. 
 Glen enjoyed woodworking and was an extremely talented wood carver and
 stone carver. His works can be seen though out many towns in Kansas. 
He was an avid collector of antique fire arms, he enjoyed outdoor 
activities but his greatest love was farming at his parent's homestead 
in Cuba, KS. 
 On June 19, 1965, in Copeland, Kansas, he was married to Barbara L. 
Blundell. Barbara survives of the home. Additional survivors include 
his two sons: Lee and his wife Shelly of Lincoln, NE, and Brian and his 
wife Tonya of Chesterfield, MO; three granddaughters: Brenna, Anna and 
Grace; and very special cousins: Don and Katherine Wilber, Mary Havel 
and her daughter Angela. 
 Glen was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters in infancy and by his cousin Edward Havel. 
 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, September 4th, 
at the College Avenue United Methodist Church, 1609 College Avenue, 
Manhattan, KS, with Reverend Dr. Dennis L. Ackerman officiating. Face 
mask are required by the church. Graveside services will be held at 
2:30 P.M. Saturday at the National Bohemian Cemetery south of Cuba, KS. 
 Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
 Memorial contributions may be made to either the City of Manhattan for
 the Czech Flag Plaza, Cuba Booster Club or College Avenue United 
Methodist Church. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Glen F. Lojka

Dr. Kelvin “Tod” Kerstetter of Manhattan, KS passed away at the age of 
58 on July 12 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Tod battled 
pancreatic cancer valiantly for 22 months. Full of love for his family 
and passion for his music, he maintained his belief that he was going to
 live a long full life with and for his family. During this battle, he 
continued to teach clarinet at Kansas State University, served as 
treasurer for the International Clarinet Association, and created 
YouTube videos where he performed many of his clarinet arrangements 
including Bohemian Rhapsody (and joking with his children that since he 
had 81 followers he should sell “merch”). Be sure to look him up on 
YouTube and “follow” him. He’ll be laughing in heaven over that. 
Tod was born in 1963 in Hays, Kansas, to Elizabeth (Edwards) and Rex 
Kerstetter. After Tod’s father earned his doctorate at Florida State 
University, his family moved from Tallahassee, Florida to Greenville, SC
 where Tod spent most of his childhood and young adulthood. Tod was an 
all-state clarinetist, was awarded the John Philip Sousa Award, and was 
valedictorian of his class at Berea High School. He earned a B.M. from 
Furman University (Greenville, SC), an M.M. from Indiana University, and
 a D.M.A. from the University of Georgia. 
Tod and his wife first met when Tod was playing saxophone on the street 
in Aspen, Colorado, to earn tips. A friend told them that they were both
 going to Indiana University the following fall, and Jackie thought to 
herself, “I’m going to pursue him at IU.” When at IU, Jackie had already
 decided after a week of friendship with Tod, that she was going to 
marry him. It took Tod a bit more time to figure that out, but he came 
to his senses and they were married in 1989. They spent the early years 
of their married life freelancing in orchestras near Greenville, SC and 
teaching part time at Furman University; they then attended University 
of Georgia for their doctoral work; moved to Bowling Green, KY where Tod
 had his first full-time position at Western Kentucky University; and 
then in 1999, they each were offered a tenure-track position in the 
music department at Kansas State University. 
Tod was a loving father, and he thought the world of his sons David (13)
 and Jordan (10). He shared his love of music, plants, and sports with 
his sons, and he enjoyed playing hot wheels and flying RC planes, 
helicopters and drones. Mostly, he shared his love of travel with his 
family, meticulously making vacation plans most summers. One of his 
favorite vacation destinations was Hawaii, where he spent many hours 
snorkeling, swimming and boogie boarding in the ocean, visiting parks 
and other sites, and enjoying Hawaiian culture. 
Tod is survived by his wife Jackie and their sons David and Jordan; by 
his brother Ted, wife Alicia, and child Bella (Madison, AL); his 
mother-in-law, Olga Fassler; and by Jackie’s siblings, Connie and family
 (Albuquerque, NM), Tom (Beijing, China), and Cathy and family 
(Bloomington, IL). He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 
Elizabeth and Rex; and by his father-in-law, Fred Fassler. 
Tod’s K-State family and students were very important to him. Jackie has
 found consolation in reading all of the notes from students and 
friends, and she would like to share these words written by one of his 
former students Rachel Palmberg. These words summarize Tod’s legacy of 
teaching. 
“Words can’t begin to describe what Tod meant to me at K-State, nor the 
weight of his passing. I am grateful to have gotten to know your family 
while I was in Manhattan; even a bit. Tod was the final deciding factor 
that brought me to KSU. I did a campus tour and was feeling overwhelmed 
before ending the day with a lesson with Tod. He made me feel warm and 
welcome straight away. He was one of the most genuine people I know. 
Even as a high school senior, I was drawn not only to his talent and 
knowledge, but to his kindness and empathy. 
‘Tod made me feel seen and known as I navigated my early 20s. Even as it
 became more and more clear I wouldn’t pursue a career in music after 
graduation, he still encouraged me and supported me every step of the 
way. He valued his students as people, not just musicians. He was a 
father figure to so many in his decades as an educator, which deepens 
the weight of his loss. I am grateful not only for the short time I had 
with him, but also for the scores of other lives he touched. I believe 
God used Tod to influence a generation of young adults in the crucial 
time they were growing into who they would become. 
‘His sudden passing is a severe injustice, but drops of his identity 
live on in your family, his colleagues, and his students. That is what I
 am choosing to celebrate between the tears.” 
Tod, we will miss you deeply, but are filled with joy that your legacy 
lives on through your family, friends, students, music recordings, and 
YouTube clips. 
We are grateful for the Via Christi ER staff that helped Tod on the 
night of July 3 and to all of the staff at Stormont Vail who helped him 
after that. Because of you, Tod and Jackie were able to celebrate their 
32nd anniversary before he passed. We are also incredibly thankful for 
all the doctors and nurses who treated Tod at the Cancer Center of KS in
 Manhattan, at KU Med, and especially Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. 
Thank you all for your incredible care and compassion and for the extra 
months we had with Tod. 
Tod’s Celebration of Life will be on September 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM in All
 Faiths Chapel, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. A memorial 
concert by his students will occur at 3:00 PM in All Faiths Chapel on 
September 5, 2021. 
Memorial contributions may be made out to the KSU Foundation for the 
“Tod Kerstetter Memorial Fund, M 47365.” Contributions may be left in 
care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., 
Manhattan, KS, 66502, or sent directly to the KSU Foundation, 1800 
Kimball Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502. 
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Dr. Kelvin “Tod” Kerstetter of Manhattan, KS passed away at the age of 
58 on July 12 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Tod battled 
pancreatic cancer valiantly for 22 months. Full of love for his family 
and passion for his music, he maintained his belief that he was going to
 live a long full life with and for his family. During this battle, he 
continued to teach clarinet at Kansas State University, served as 
treasurer for the International Clarinet Association, and created 
YouTube videos where he performed many of his clarinet arrangements 
including Bohemian Rhapsody (and joking with his children that since he 
had 81 followers he should sell “merch”). Be sure to look him up on 
YouTube and “follow” him. He’ll be laughing in heaven over that. 
Tod was born in 1963 in Hays, Kansas, to Elizabeth (Edwards) and Rex 
Kerstetter. After Tod’s father earned his doctorate at Florida State 
University, his family moved from Tallahassee, Florida to Greenville, SC
 where Tod spent most of his childhood and young adulthood. Tod was an 
all-state clarinetist, was awarded the John Philip Sousa Award, and was 
valedictorian of his class at Berea High School. He earned a B.M. from 
Furman University (Greenville, SC), an M.M. from Indiana University, and
 a D.M.A. from the University of Georgia. 
Tod and his wife first met when Tod was playing saxophone on the street 
in Aspen, Colorado, to earn tips. A friend told them that they were both
 going to Indiana University the following fall, and Jackie thought to 
herself, “I’m going to pursue him at IU.” When at IU, Jackie had already
 decided after a week of friendship with Tod, that she was going to 
marry him. It took Tod a bit more time to figure that out, but he came 
to his senses and they were married in 1989. They spent the early years 
of their married life freelancing in orchestras near Greenville, SC and 
teaching part time at Furman University; they then attended University 
of Georgia for their doctoral work; moved to Bowling Green, KY where Tod
 had his first full-time position at Western Kentucky University; and 
then in 1999, they each were offered a tenure-track position in the 
music department at Kansas State University. 
Tod was a loving father, and he thought the world of his sons David (13)
 and Jordan (10). He shared his love of music, plants, and sports with 
his sons, and he enjoyed playing hot wheels and flying RC planes, 
helicopters and drones. Mostly, he shared his love of travel with his 
family, meticulously making vacation plans most summers. One of his 
favorite vacation destinations was Hawaii, where he spent many hours 
snorkeling, swimming and boogie boarding in the ocean, visiting parks 
and other sites, and enjoying Hawaiian culture. 
Tod is survived by his wife Jackie and their sons David and Jordan; by 
his brother Ted, wife Alicia, and child Bella (Madison, AL); his 
mother-in-law, Olga Fassler; and by Jackie’s siblings, Connie and family
 (Albuquerque, NM), Tom (Beijing, China), and Cathy and family 
(Bloomington, IL). He was preceded in death by his mother and father, 
Elizabeth and Rex; and by his father-in-law, Fred Fassler. 
Tod’s K-State family and students were very important to him. Jackie has
 found consolation in reading all of the notes from students and 
friends, and she would like to share these words written by one of his 
former students Rachel Palmberg. These words summarize Tod’s legacy of 
teaching. 
“Words can’t begin to describe what Tod meant to me at K-State, nor the 
weight of his passing. I am grateful to have gotten to know your family 
while I was in Manhattan; even a bit. Tod was the final deciding factor 
that brought me to KSU. I did a campus tour and was feeling overwhelmed 
before ending the day with a lesson with Tod. He made me feel warm and 
welcome straight away. He was one of the most genuine people I know. 
Even as a high school senior, I was drawn not only to his talent and 
knowledge, but to his kindness and empathy. 
‘Tod made me feel seen and known as I navigated my early 20s. Even as it
 became more and more clear I wouldn’t pursue a career in music after 
graduation, he still encouraged me and supported me every step of the 
way. He valued his students as people, not just musicians. He was a 
father figure to so many in his decades as an educator, which deepens 
the weight of his loss. I am grateful not only for the short time I had 
with him, but also for the scores of other lives he touched. I believe 
God used Tod to influence a generation of young adults in the crucial 
time they were growing into who they would become. 
‘His sudden passing is a severe injustice, but drops of his identity 
live on in your family, his colleagues, and his students. That is what I
 am choosing to celebrate between the tears.” 
Tod, we will miss you deeply, but are filled with joy that your legacy 
lives on through your family, friends, students, music recordings, and 
YouTube clips. 
We are grateful for the Via Christi ER staff that helped Tod on the 
night of July 3 and to all of the staff at Stormont Vail who helped him 
after that. Because of you, Tod and Jackie were able to celebrate their 
32nd anniversary before he passed. We are also incredibly thankful for 
all the doctors and nurses who treated Tod at the Cancer Center of KS in
 Manhattan, at KU Med, and especially Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. 
Thank you all for your incredible care and compassion and for the extra 
months we had with Tod. 
Tod’s Celebration of Life will be on September 4, 2021, at 2:00 PM in All
 Faiths Chapel, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. A memorial 
concert by his students will occur at 3:00 PM in All Faiths Chapel on 
September 5, 2021. 
Memorial contributions may be made out to the KSU Foundation for the 
“Tod Kerstetter Memorial Fund, M 47365.” Contributions may be left in 
care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., 
Manhattan, KS, 66502, or sent directly to the KSU Foundation, 1800 
Kimball Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502. 
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Dr. Kelvin 'Tod' Kerstetter

Meryl Elmer Grosshans, 82, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

Meryl was
 born May 21, 1939, to Elmer and Clara Grosshans in the family farmhouse
 near Ruskin, Neb.&nbsp; As a toddler, Meryl’s family moved to Scott City, 
Kan., where he spent his formative years.&nbsp; He graduated from Scott City 
High School in 1957 and received a bachelor’s degree in history from 
Fort Hays State University in 1962.&nbsp;

While at 
FHSU, he met and fell in love with Patricia Ann “Pat” Scheck, and the 
two were united in marriage on August 25, 1962. He spent 43 years 
teaching middle school and high school students in Bunker Hill 
(1963-65), Garden City (1967-68) and for USD 239 (1965-67, 1968-2008).&nbsp; 
Meryl taught students, then their children, and then the grandchildren 
of his first students.

It was 
during his first teaching job in Bunker Hill that he was asked to teach 
French because of his three semesters of French in college.&nbsp; He told his
 class of five girls that he would be learning right along with them and
 ended up discovering a love of foreign language.&nbsp;

Meryl 
completed two French immersion programs through the government-based 
National Defense Education Act (NDEA), first studying at Oakland 
University in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1968 and in France, in 1969.&nbsp; He 
earned a Master’s Degree in French from Emporia State University in 
1970.

His 
school days were filled teaching United States history and government, 
current events, English, French and Spanish.&nbsp; He also served as high 
school principal for five years before returning to the classroom in 
order to spend more hands-on time with students.&nbsp; After his “retirement”
 in 1995, he spent the next 13 years teaching high school French and 
Spanish on a part-time basis.&nbsp; He also volunteered to teach foreign 
language to area pre-school children and adults.&nbsp; Monsieur Grosshans, or
 Señor Grosshans to some, took great pleasure in seeing students light 
up when an idea “clicked.”&nbsp; He was selected as one of Teen Ink’s 
Teachers of the Year for 2001-2002 and was inducted into the Kansas 
Teachers Hall of Fame in 2002.

He was 
passionate about learning at every opportunity.&nbsp; A favorite family story
 is when one of his young granddaughters realized she was actually 
learning when she thought she was simply playing with Grandpa.&nbsp; She 
threw up her hands and said, “Everything with Grandpa is learn, learn, 
learn!”&nbsp; He always chuckled when that story was retold.&nbsp;

Meryl 
enjoyed anything to do with sports, whether it be as a spectator, player
 or coach.&nbsp; He was a member of an undefeated Scott City High School 
football team and played semi-pro baseball as a young adult. He also 
spent many years playing recreational basketball and fast-pitch 
softball.&nbsp; There were also countless hours of backyard baseball and 
football games with his children that neighbors would enjoy as they 
drove by the house. His kids would tease him during road trips when 
everyone in the car would be forced to listen to whatever sporting event
 he could find on the radio, whether it was coming in clearly or not! He
 spent many years as the Director of the Ottawa County Recreation 
Commission, as well as the Athletic Director for Minneapolis High 
School.&nbsp; In addition, he devoted countless hours to coaching baseball in
 the summer.&nbsp; He also volunteered as an assistant baseball coach as MHS 
launched its baseball program.

Meryl 
loved history, a good book, playing cards, crossword puzzles and 
dancing.&nbsp; After the kids were out of the house, he and Pat spent many 
years country dancing and would arrange their schedule so as not to miss
 Friday night outings at the dance club.&nbsp; They also participated in a 
group that would entertain at rest homes and various events in the 
area.&nbsp; He loved adding a little extra pizzazz to his moves on the dance 
floor when his family and friends were there to watch!

More than
 anything, Meryl enjoyed being a father.&nbsp; His two children - Alan and 
Lora - were blessed to have such a supportive and loving dad.&nbsp; He was 
always at their concerts, in the stands, asking about their day and 
picking them up when they needed a lift.&nbsp; His grandchildren always 
received the same affection.

He was a 
faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for more 
than 55 years, where he served as a lector, usher and then altar server 
when he was able to attend daily Mass during retirement. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Meryl was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings who died in childhood.&nbsp;

He is 
survived by Pat, his wife of 59 years; two children; Alan (Tracy) of 
Aurora, CO, and Lora (Alan) Woolever of Kansas City, MO; four adoring 
grandchildren, Delanee, Camryn and Kendall Grosshans and Andrew 
Woolever; sister Iona “Onie” Grosshans of Salt Lake City, UT, and 
brother James (Karen) Grosshans of Sidney, NE.

Visitation
 will be Friday, September 3 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 
7:00 P.M. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, 
September 4 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and burial will 
follow in Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; The family is requesting masks to be worn at all events.&nbsp;


 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minneapolis Public 
Library, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the Minneapolis 
Community Foundation.&nbsp; The memorials may be mailed to the Wilson Funeral
 Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1630588554875.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Meryl Elmer Grosshans, 82, of Minneapolis passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 31, 2021.Meryl was
 born May 21, 1939, to Elmer and Clara Grosshans in the family farmhouse
 near Ruskin, Neb.&nbsp; As a toddler, Meryl’s family moved to Scott City, 
Kan., where he spent his formative years.&nbsp; He graduated from Scott City 
High School in 1957 and received a bachelor’s degree in history from 
Fort Hays State University in 1962.&nbsp;While at 
FHSU, he met and fell in love with Patricia Ann “Pat” Scheck, and the 
two were united in marriage on August 25, 1962. He spent 43 years 
teaching middle school and high school students in Bunker Hill 
(1963-65), Garden City (1967-68) and for USD 239 (1965-67, 1968-2008).&nbsp; 
Meryl taught students, then their children, and then the grandchildren 
of his first students.It was 
during his first teaching job in Bunker Hill that he was asked to teach 
French because of his three semesters of French in college.&nbsp; He told his
 class of five girls that he would be learning right along with them and
 ended up discovering a love of foreign language.&nbsp;Meryl 
completed two French immersion programs through the government-based 
National Defense Education Act (NDEA), first studying at Oakland 
University in Pontiac, Michigan, in 1968 and in France, in 1969.&nbsp; He 
earned a Master’s Degree in French from Emporia State University in 
1970.His 
school days were filled teaching United States history and government, 
current events, English, French and Spanish.&nbsp; He also served as high 
school principal for five years before returning to the classroom in 
order to spend more hands-on time with students.&nbsp; After his “retirement”
 in 1995, he spent the next 13 years teaching high school French and 
Spanish on a part-time basis.&nbsp; He also volunteered to teach foreign 
language to area pre-school children and adults.&nbsp; Monsieur Grosshans, or
 Señor Grosshans to some, took great pleasure in seeing students light 
up when an idea “clicked.”&nbsp; He was selected as one of Teen Ink’s 
Teachers of the Year for 2001-2002 and was inducted into the Kansas 
Teachers Hall of Fame in 2002.He was 
passionate about learning at every opportunity.&nbsp; A favorite family story
 is when one of his young granddaughters realized she was actually 
learning when she thought she was simply playing with Grandpa.&nbsp; She 
threw up her hands and said, “Everything with Grandpa is learn, learn, 
learn!”&nbsp; He always chuckled when that story was retold.&nbsp;Meryl 
enjoyed anything to do with sports, whether it be as a spectator, player
 or coach.&nbsp; He was a member of an undefeated Scott City High School 
football team and played semi-pro baseball as a young adult. He also 
spent many years playing recreational basketball and fast-pitch 
softball.&nbsp; There were also countless hours of backyard baseball and 
football games with his children that neighbors would enjoy as they 
drove by the house. His kids would tease him during road trips when 
everyone in the car would be forced to listen to whatever sporting event
 he could find on the radio, whether it was coming in clearly or not! He
 spent many years as the Director of the Ottawa County Recreation 
Commission, as well as the Athletic Director for Minneapolis High 
School.&nbsp; In addition, he devoted countless hours to coaching baseball in
 the summer.&nbsp; He also volunteered as an assistant baseball coach as MHS 
launched its baseball program.Meryl 
loved history, a good book, playing cards, crossword puzzles and 
dancing.&nbsp; After the kids were out of the house, he and Pat spent many 
years country dancing and would arrange their schedule so as not to miss
 Friday night outings at the dance club.&nbsp; They also participated in a 
group that would entertain at rest homes and various events in the 
area.&nbsp; He loved adding a little extra pizzazz to his moves on the dance 
floor when his family and friends were there to watch!More than
 anything, Meryl enjoyed being a father.&nbsp; His two children - Alan and 
Lora - were blessed to have such a supportive and loving dad.&nbsp; He was 
always at their concerts, in the stands, asking about their day and 
picking them up when they needed a lift.&nbsp; His grandchildren always 
received the same affection.He was a 
faithful member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for more 
than 55 years, where he served as a lector, usher and then altar server 
when he was able to attend daily Mass during retirement. &nbsp;&nbsp;Meryl was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings who died in childhood.&nbsp;He is 
survived by Pat, his wife of 59 years; two children; Alan (Tracy) of 
Aurora, CO, and Lora (Alan) Woolever of Kansas City, MO; four adoring 
grandchildren, Delanee, Camryn and Kendall Grosshans and Andrew 
Woolever; sister Iona “Onie” Grosshans of Salt Lake City, UT, and 
brother James (Karen) Grosshans of Sidney, NE.Visitation
 will be Friday, September 3 from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 to 
7:00 P.M. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, 
September 4 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and burial will 
follow in Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; The family is requesting masks to be worn at all events.&nbsp;
 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Minneapolis Public 
Library, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the Minneapolis 
Community Foundation.&nbsp; The memorials may be mailed to the Wilson Funeral
 Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Meryl Elmer Grosshans

Cheryl K. France, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 
2021, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
on May 17, 1945, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur A. and 
Catherine E. Janssen Huseman. She was a dietitian and homemaker.

On August 8, 1967, she married Lester D. Martin.&nbsp; He passed away on 
May 26, 2004, in Scott City, Kansas. On July 19, 1991, Cheryl married 
her longtime friend, Leon E. France, in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; Together 
they enjoyed traveling, spending time with their children, 
grandchildren, and friends and family.

Survivors include her sister, Joann and Jerry Riemann of Dighton, 
Kansas, one daughter, Tracy France of Roeland Park, Kansas, two sons, 
Clint &amp; Amy France of Marienthal, Kansas, and Heath &amp; Tara 
France of Ransom, Kansas, two brothers-in-law, Ron &amp; Carrie France 
of Garden City, Kansas, and Ted France of Scott City, Kansas, two 
nieces, Chanelle &amp; Corey Stephens of Dighton, Kansas and Kim and 
Mark Sorenson of Garden City, Kansas, Six Grandchildren – Caleb &amp; 
Kennedie, Madison, Ivan, Delaney, Calli and Jury, Two Great 
Grandchildren - Prim and Holt.

She was preceded in death by her Father &amp; Mother, One Special 
Aunt - Velma Huseman, Husband - Lester D. Martin, Husband - Leon E. 
France, Two Sons – Justin Martin, Dallas Martin, One Brother – Bill 
Huseman, and One Daughter-in-law, Kandice Martin.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 
2021, at the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas, with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper and presiding. Services will be streamed live at 
www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the left side of the
 obituary&nbsp;or click on LIVESTREAM"&nbsp;starting at 1:55 p.m.

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

Memorials can be made out to the First Christian Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott
 City, Kansas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1630588489089.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cheryl K. France, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 
2021, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
on May 17, 1945, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur A. and 
Catherine E. Janssen Huseman. She was a dietitian and homemaker.On August 8, 1967, she married Lester D. Martin.&nbsp; He passed away on 
May 26, 2004, in Scott City, Kansas. On July 19, 1991, Cheryl married 
her longtime friend, Leon E. France, in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; Together 
they enjoyed traveling, spending time with their children, 
grandchildren, and friends and family.Survivors include her sister, Joann and Jerry Riemann of Dighton, 
Kansas, one daughter, Tracy France of Roeland Park, Kansas, two sons, 
Clint &amp; Amy France of Marienthal, Kansas, and Heath &amp; Tara 
France of Ransom, Kansas, two brothers-in-law, Ron &amp; Carrie France 
of Garden City, Kansas, and Ted France of Scott City, Kansas, two 
nieces, Chanelle &amp; Corey Stephens of Dighton, Kansas and Kim and 
Mark Sorenson of Garden City, Kansas, Six Grandchildren – Caleb &amp; 
Kennedie, Madison, Ivan, Delaney, Calli and Jury, Two Great 
Grandchildren - Prim and Holt.She was preceded in death by her Father &amp; Mother, One Special 
Aunt - Velma Huseman, Husband - Lester D. Martin, Husband - Leon E. 
France, Two Sons – Justin Martin, Dallas Martin, One Brother – Bill 
Huseman, and One Daughter-in-law, Kandice Martin.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 4, 
2021, at the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas, with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper and presiding. Services will be streamed live at 
www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the left side of the
 obituary&nbsp;or click on LIVESTREAM"&nbsp;starting at 1:55 p.m.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials can be made out to the First Christian Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott
 City, Kansas.

Cheryl K. France

January 24, 1959 ~ September 1, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

January 24, 1959 ~ September 1, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Saundra Kay (Bronson) Warren

May 18, 1941
 -
 September 1, 2021

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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

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

Vivian A. Appelhans

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

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

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

Helen Mae Devlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Robert L. Waters

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>June 17, 1935 ~ August 31, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jim-Flanders">HERE</a> for service details.

Jim Flanders

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

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

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

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

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

Karen A. Henneke

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

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

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

Leon John Hammerschmidt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jean Lucille Charles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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