On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Ormas “Gayle” Richmond slipped on his 
favorite cowboy boots, boarded his old red Massey Ferguson tractor, and 
set off for a final ride across a lush Kansas wheat field to join a much
 deserved homecoming with loved ones eagerly awaiting him on the other 
side. A gentle breeze was at his back with a full moon to light the way,
 and most assuredly some ice cream figured in as well. It was a 
celebration nearly a century in the making.
 Gayle was born June 27, 1924 in Codell, KS to Ormas and Mary 
(Gardels) Richmond. He was the fifth of six children: Olive, Verland, 
Margaret, Ruth, &amp; Evelyn. His family lived and farmed near the 
Saline River, south of Codell. He was born Gale Ormas. His mother was 
informed that the masculine spelling was “Gayle,” so his name was 
changed in the 2nd grade. It was changed yet again when he registered 
for the military and the postmaster entered his name as Ormas Gayle.
 Gayle graduated from Codell High School in 1942. At the age of 18, 
he enlisted in the Army and was later sent off to Japan. This was quite 
an experience for a farm kid who had never ventured outside of county 
lines. On the trip overseas, the crew got word that Japan had 
surrendered. WWII was over. He completed the voyage and stayed on for 
the next year as a military policeman.
 On May 22, 1947, Gayle married Patricia Bea Stevenson, the 
beautiful brown eyed teacher from the local one room schoolhouse. They 
had three children together: Dennis, Denise, and Debra. Sadly, Pat died 
of cancer in 1957, leaving him a widower with three young children and a
 farm to tend. Gayle made the selfless decision to move in with his 
mother-in-law, Florence Stevenson, and together they raised the kids. 
 In 1977, Gayle married Evelyn Simpson. Gayle, along with Evelyn’s 
teenage son, Paul Simpson, farmed together. The couple’s religious faith
 was a shared bond, and they attended the local Baptist church. They 
shared many happy years together in their farmhouse outside of 
Turkville, Saline Valley, KS, later moving into town prior to her death 
in 2001.
 In the 1970s, he experienced yet another name change: “Gramper.” His
 grandkids loved the opportunity to leave the city behind to do some 
exploring on his and Evelyn’s farm. So many wonderful family memories 
were made during these visits.
 Gayle had a true love of the land, his little slice of heaven in 
Kansas. He farmed for a living, but raising cattle was his greatest joy.
 He raised registered Hereford cattle for many years. Rattlesnakes 
feared him, as he amassed a legendary collection of rattles in a large 
glass jar over the years. In 1998, several scenes from Ride with the 
Devil were filmed on his land. He got to meet the cast, and the director
 told him that he had been all around the world, but had never seen a 
sunset so beautiful. And on his 80th birthday, Gayle looked on with a 
grin as oil was struck on his land….
 He also had a lifelong passion for sports. Gayle played basketball,
 football, and baseball in high school as a proud Codell Cougar. His 
father passed on a special love of baseball to the family, cheering for 
the New York Yankees on the radio. In 1985, Gayle and his brother 
Verland got to attend a KC Royals World Series game together. Some 
thirty years later, he cheered on his team to another World Series 
victory.
 In 2006, Gayle moved to Johnson County, KS to be closer to family. 
He made the most of retirement community life, making many new friends 
and even becoming the resident pool shark. He got to live a few units 
down from his sister Ruth and her husband Duane Goodwin for several 
years. Dominating Christmas decorating contests was a special source of 
pride.
 Those of us left waving goodbye, smile knowing that there are so 
many more who are waving hello once again. Enjoy that homecoming, 
Gramper. 97 years of hard work on this earth is an accomplishment—we are
 proud of you! We are not surprised that you waited for the end of 
harvest season to take your final adventure. You will be fondly 
remembered for your strength, generosity, work ethic, love of ice cream,
 and kind blue eyes.
 Gayle’s survivors include: son Dennis (Mamie) Richmond, Port Saint 
Lucie, FL; daughter Denise (Larry) Lynch, Shawnee, KS; daughter Debra 
(Ed) Corbett, Olathe, KS; step-son, Paul (Tina) Simpson, Hays, KS; 7 
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren; 7 
step-great-grandchildren; and many friends and other relatives. 
 Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 27, at the funeral home from 9AM
 until service time, followed by the service at 2PM. Burial will follow 
at the Plainville City Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the church or 
charity of your choice. Or if you like, pass along an act of kindness to
 honor the memory of a life well lived. Online condolences can be left 
for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627159430625.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, Ormas “Gayle” Richmond slipped on his 
favorite cowboy boots, boarded his old red Massey Ferguson tractor, and 
set off for a final ride across a lush Kansas wheat field to join a much
 deserved homecoming with loved ones eagerly awaiting him on the other 
side. A gentle breeze was at his back with a full moon to light the way,
 and most assuredly some ice cream figured in as well. It was a 
celebration nearly a century in the making.
 Gayle was born June 27, 1924 in Codell, KS to Ormas and Mary 
(Gardels) Richmond. He was the fifth of six children: Olive, Verland, 
Margaret, Ruth, &amp; Evelyn. His family lived and farmed near the 
Saline River, south of Codell. He was born Gale Ormas. His mother was 
informed that the masculine spelling was “Gayle,” so his name was 
changed in the 2nd grade. It was changed yet again when he registered 
for the military and the postmaster entered his name as Ormas Gayle.
 Gayle graduated from Codell High School in 1942. At the age of 18, 
he enlisted in the Army and was later sent off to Japan. This was quite 
an experience for a farm kid who had never ventured outside of county 
lines. On the trip overseas, the crew got word that Japan had 
surrendered. WWII was over. He completed the voyage and stayed on for 
the next year as a military policeman.
 On May 22, 1947, Gayle married Patricia Bea Stevenson, the 
beautiful brown eyed teacher from the local one room schoolhouse. They 
had three children together: Dennis, Denise, and Debra. Sadly, Pat died 
of cancer in 1957, leaving him a widower with three young children and a
 farm to tend. Gayle made the selfless decision to move in with his 
mother-in-law, Florence Stevenson, and together they raised the kids. 
 In 1977, Gayle married Evelyn Simpson. Gayle, along with Evelyn’s 
teenage son, Paul Simpson, farmed together. The couple’s religious faith
 was a shared bond, and they attended the local Baptist church. They 
shared many happy years together in their farmhouse outside of 
Turkville, Saline Valley, KS, later moving into town prior to her death 
in 2001.
 In the 1970s, he experienced yet another name change: “Gramper.” His
 grandkids loved the opportunity to leave the city behind to do some 
exploring on his and Evelyn’s farm. So many wonderful family memories 
were made during these visits.
 Gayle had a true love of the land, his little slice of heaven in 
Kansas. He farmed for a living, but raising cattle was his greatest joy.
 He raised registered Hereford cattle for many years. Rattlesnakes 
feared him, as he amassed a legendary collection of rattles in a large 
glass jar over the years. In 1998, several scenes from Ride with the 
Devil were filmed on his land. He got to meet the cast, and the director
 told him that he had been all around the world, but had never seen a 
sunset so beautiful. And on his 80th birthday, Gayle looked on with a 
grin as oil was struck on his land….
 He also had a lifelong passion for sports. Gayle played basketball,
 football, and baseball in high school as a proud Codell Cougar. His 
father passed on a special love of baseball to the family, cheering for 
the New York Yankees on the radio. In 1985, Gayle and his brother 
Verland got to attend a KC Royals World Series game together. Some 
thirty years later, he cheered on his team to another World Series 
victory.
 In 2006, Gayle moved to Johnson County, KS to be closer to family. 
He made the most of retirement community life, making many new friends 
and even becoming the resident pool shark. He got to live a few units 
down from his sister Ruth and her husband Duane Goodwin for several 
years. Dominating Christmas decorating contests was a special source of 
pride.
 Those of us left waving goodbye, smile knowing that there are so 
many more who are waving hello once again. Enjoy that homecoming, 
Gramper. 97 years of hard work on this earth is an accomplishment—we are
 proud of you! We are not surprised that you waited for the end of 
harvest season to take your final adventure. You will be fondly 
remembered for your strength, generosity, work ethic, love of ice cream,
 and kind blue eyes.
 Gayle’s survivors include: son Dennis (Mamie) Richmond, Port Saint 
Lucie, FL; daughter Denise (Larry) Lynch, Shawnee, KS; daughter Debra 
(Ed) Corbett, Olathe, KS; step-son, Paul (Tina) Simpson, Hays, KS; 7 
grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, 4 step grandchildren; 7 
step-great-grandchildren; and many friends and other relatives. 
 Visitation will be on Tuesday, July 27, at the funeral home from 9AM
 until service time, followed by the service at 2PM. Burial will follow 
at the Plainville City Cemetery.
 In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the church or 
charity of your choice. Or if you like, pass along an act of kindness to
 honor the memory of a life well lived. Online condolences can be left 
for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Gayle Richmond

Lila Ann (Bell) Dietz passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Trego County -
 Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in WaKeeney, KS at the age of 
86. She was born on July 13, 1935 to Forrest and Mary Louise (Manis) 
Bell in El Dorado, KS. Lila married Donald “Don” Dietz on June 2, 1957 
in Claflin, KS. They were blessed with three sons, Jeff, Van and Scott.
 Lila grew up in Claflin, KS and graduated from Claflin High School 
with the Class of 1953. She went on to complete two years of college at 
Emporia State University Teachers College where she obtained her 
teaching certificate. Lila then moved to WaKeeney in 1955 and taught one
 year before moving to teach one year at Pratt, KS. After she and Don 
were married, they made their home in WaKeeney where they became 
co-owners of the Dietz Market with his brother Ferd and wife Wanda which
 later became Dietz IGA in 1970. When they sold the business Lila then 
was a Bank Teller at First National Bank and later a bookkeeper at 
WaKeeney Manor until she retired in 1995. Lila was a member of the 
Immanuel Lutheran Church in WaKeeney.
 Lila loved spending time at her parents’ cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake 
where she enjoyed fishing from the pontoon boat. She and the boys would 
often pack up a cooler of sandwiches and go fishing on the Big Creek and
 Saline Rivers. She also enjoyed needlepoint, reading, collecting 
antiques, puzzles, and playing Bridge.
 Lila is survived by her sons Jeff and wife Joyce Dietz of Newton, KS
 and Scott and wife Jana Dietz of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren, Lynn
 Dietz, April (Alex) Beevers, and Taylor Dietz (fiancé Alexis); and two 
great-grandchildren, Riley and Weston.
 She joins in heaven her parents, Forrest and Mary Louise; husband, Don Dietz; and son Van Dietz.
 A Graveside Service will be held at the WaKeeney City Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 23, 2021. 
 Memorials are suggested to Northwest Kansas Hospice and may be sent 
in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740.

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 </figure>Lila Ann (Bell) Dietz passed away on July 15, 2021 at the Trego County -
 Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in WaKeeney, KS at the age of 
86. She was born on July 13, 1935 to Forrest and Mary Louise (Manis) 
Bell in El Dorado, KS. Lila married Donald “Don” Dietz on June 2, 1957 
in Claflin, KS. They were blessed with three sons, Jeff, Van and Scott.
 Lila grew up in Claflin, KS and graduated from Claflin High School 
with the Class of 1953. She went on to complete two years of college at 
Emporia State University Teachers College where she obtained her 
teaching certificate. Lila then moved to WaKeeney in 1955 and taught one
 year before moving to teach one year at Pratt, KS. After she and Don 
were married, they made their home in WaKeeney where they became 
co-owners of the Dietz Market with his brother Ferd and wife Wanda which
 later became Dietz IGA in 1970. When they sold the business Lila then 
was a Bank Teller at First National Bank and later a bookkeeper at 
WaKeeney Manor until she retired in 1995. Lila was a member of the 
Immanuel Lutheran Church in WaKeeney.
 Lila loved spending time at her parents’ cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake 
where she enjoyed fishing from the pontoon boat. She and the boys would 
often pack up a cooler of sandwiches and go fishing on the Big Creek and
 Saline Rivers. She also enjoyed needlepoint, reading, collecting 
antiques, puzzles, and playing Bridge.
 Lila is survived by her sons Jeff and wife Joyce Dietz of Newton, KS
 and Scott and wife Jana Dietz of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren, Lynn
 Dietz, April (Alex) Beevers, and Taylor Dietz (fiancé Alexis); and two 
great-grandchildren, Riley and Weston.
 She joins in heaven her parents, Forrest and Mary Louise; husband, Don Dietz; and son Van Dietz.
 A Graveside Service will be held at the WaKeeney City Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 23, 2021. 
 Memorials are suggested to Northwest Kansas Hospice and may be sent 
in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740.

Lila A. Dietz

March 1, 1929
 -
 July 23, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Norma-Jean-Deyoung?obId=21778842#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>March 1, 1929
 -
 July 23, 2021An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Norma-Jean-Deyoung?obId=21778842#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Norma Jean Deyoung

Frances L. Stocking, age 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She passed away at home with family and friends in Choctaw Beach, FL. Frances was born in Severance, Kansas, to the late Charles Frank and Emma Albers. 

She married Clark Stocking in May, 1942, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis, and siblings Louis, Charles, Catherine, Carolyn and Frieda. Frances was a member of the Main Street Christian Church of Stockton, Kansas. 

Frances leaves her cherished memories to her two loving daughters, Mary Locke of Choctaw Beach, FL and Sharon McDonald of Raytown, MO., five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Frances’ life will be held on August 7 at 10:00 at the Stockton cemetery in Stockton, KS. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed or placed at Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Frances L. Stocking, age 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She passed away at home with family and friends in Choctaw Beach, FL. Frances was born in Severance, Kansas, to the late Charles Frank and Emma Albers. She married Clark Stocking in May, 1942, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis, and siblings Louis, Charles, Catherine, Carolyn and Frieda. Frances was a member of the Main Street Christian Church of Stockton, Kansas. Frances leaves her cherished memories to her two loving daughters, Mary Locke of Choctaw Beach, FL and Sharon McDonald of Raytown, MO., five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Frances’ life will be held on August 7 at 10:00 at the Stockton cemetery in Stockton, KS. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed or placed at Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Frances L. Stocking

October 2, 1961
 -
 July 22, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

October 2, 1961
 -
 July 22, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Bernard 'Birney' Joseph Feldt

Amie Marie Snow, 43, died July 23, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, 
Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1977, in Great Bend, Kansas, the 
daughter of Robert Alan and Debra Kay (Batchman) Hapes.&nbsp;

On March 26, 2021, she married Marcus Todd Snow in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.

Amie loved spending time with her family, either at the lake or riding 4-wheelers. She especially loved being a grandma.

She is survived by her husband Marcus Snow of the home; three 
children, Nichole Batchman of Great Bend, Blake Aaron Ridgel and wife 
Sydney Dyan of Great Bend, and Kayle Kay Baldwin of the home; a sister, 
Jamie Rose of Great Bend; and a granddaughter, Zailyn Rae Wolfkill and 
one on the way, Stella Elaine Ridgel.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private family service will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place according to Amie’s wishes.

Memorials may be made to the Amie Snow Memorial Fund, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Amie Marie Snow, 43, died July 23, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, 
Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1977, in Great Bend, Kansas, the 
daughter of Robert Alan and Debra Kay (Batchman) Hapes.&nbsp;On March 26, 2021, she married Marcus Todd Snow in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.Amie loved spending time with her family, either at the lake or riding 4-wheelers. She especially loved being a grandma.She is survived by her husband Marcus Snow of the home; three 
children, Nichole Batchman of Great Bend, Blake Aaron Ridgel and wife 
Sydney Dyan of Great Bend, and Kayle Kay Baldwin of the home; a sister, 
Jamie Rose of Great Bend; and a granddaughter, Zailyn Rae Wolfkill and 
one on the way, Stella Elaine Ridgel.She was preceded in death by her parents.A private family service will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place according to Amie’s wishes.Memorials may be made to the Amie Snow Memorial Fund, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Amie Marie Snow

Tuesday, August 22nd, 1939-Friday, July 23rd, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, August 22nd, 1939-Friday, July 23rd, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Shirley M. Organ (Leitner)

January 2, 1955
 -
 July 19, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

January 2, 1955
 -
 July 19, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Kay Lynn Bowen

Longtime Lakin resident George Hogan died peacefully at his home July
 22, 2021. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his wife, his 4
 children, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. 
 George, and wife Judy ran a dog boarding business south of Lakin, 
called Toyland Kennels, for many years. George cherished the 
relationships he developed with his customers and missed them after his 
retirement. 
 He was born to Geroge Hogan Sr and Beulah (Wolfe) Hogan on April 
26, 1941 in Cheyenne Wells Colorado. He was at home with his parents, 
one sister, Emma Rose, and one brother TIm in Kit Carson, Colorado. 
 George started his working career on the family ranch in Kit 
Carson. After college, George taught school for many years, then worked
 at Colorado Interstate Gas until his retirement in 1999. 
 He married Judy Bethel on August 20, 1964, and they had 4 children.
 George and Judy were also parents to countless foster children over the
 years. Many of their foster children remain in contact with them to 
this day. 
 George was an avid sports fan. He loved his Denver Broncos, and he 
loved Jayhawk basketball. He was a successful wrestling coach. He has 
continued to keep in contact with many of his wrestlers over the years. 
 He enjoyed woodworking, and before his illness he loved playing golf, 
but the thing George loved most in life was his family. He spent many a 
weekend traveling to a grandchild's wrestling tournament, basketball 
game, Cross country meet, or football game, or playing the guitar with 
his grandsons. It didn’t matter the activity if he had a kid or grandkid
 participating, he was there. George also loved people and never knew a 
stranger. And finally George loved the Lord. The Church played a big 
part in his life. He was a musician and played music regularly during 
church services. 
 George is survived by his loving family which includes; wife Judy 
of the home, three daughters Melanie Anderson and her partner Todd Angel
 of Lakin, Valerie Wilken and her husband Mikell of Scott CIty, and 
Tracy Kennedy and her husband Bobby of Lakin, one son, James Hogan and 
his partner Allie Knoll of Holcomb, his eight grandchildren Zack 
Anderson and his wife Samantha, Nichole Ames and husband Carson, Brittni
 Martinez and husband Jullian, Alex Andereson and wife Kacey, Maddison 
Schneider and husband Tyson, Trevor Kennedy and fiance Ella Sherwood, 
Hunter Kennedy and fiance Courtney Schneider, and last but certainly not
 least, the apple of the families eye Indie Hogan-Knoll, his eight great
 grandchildren, Hadleigh Ames, Beckam Ames, Emytt Martinez, Bellameigh 
Martinez, Oaklynn Schnieder, Copelan Kennedy, Charlie Seal and Hendrix 
Anderson. He is also guardian Angel to two little ones yet to make an 
appearance, his brother Tim Hogan and wife Jan and their family, 
sister-in-law Linda Offill and her family, brother and sister-in-law 
Keith and Deb Nidey and their family, brother and sister-in-law Max and 
Caron Strasener and their family. He is preceded in death by his parents
 George Sr. and Beluah Hogan, one nephew Zane Pearce, one niece Lori 
Rollo, brother-in-law Jim Offill and foster son Sean Crevey-Hogan. 
 A Vigil service and Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 
July 27, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 also at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin with Fr. Peter Tran as Celebrant. The 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook Page. Burial will follow at the Lakin Cemetery. Friends may 
call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. on Tuesday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas. The 
family suggests memorials given to St. Anthony Catholic Church or to 
CASA, both in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627064885283.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Longtime Lakin resident George Hogan died peacefully at his home July
 22, 2021. At the time of his death he was surrounded by his wife, his 4
 children, 8 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren. 
 George, and wife Judy ran a dog boarding business south of Lakin, 
called Toyland Kennels, for many years. George cherished the 
relationships he developed with his customers and missed them after his 
retirement. 
 He was born to Geroge Hogan Sr and Beulah (Wolfe) Hogan on April 
26, 1941 in Cheyenne Wells Colorado. He was at home with his parents, 
one sister, Emma Rose, and one brother TIm in Kit Carson, Colorado. 
 George started his working career on the family ranch in Kit 
Carson. After college, George taught school for many years, then worked
 at Colorado Interstate Gas until his retirement in 1999. 
 He married Judy Bethel on August 20, 1964, and they had 4 children.
 George and Judy were also parents to countless foster children over the
 years. Many of their foster children remain in contact with them to 
this day. 
 George was an avid sports fan. He loved his Denver Broncos, and he 
loved Jayhawk basketball. He was a successful wrestling coach. He has 
continued to keep in contact with many of his wrestlers over the years. 
 He enjoyed woodworking, and before his illness he loved playing golf, 
but the thing George loved most in life was his family. He spent many a 
weekend traveling to a grandchild's wrestling tournament, basketball 
game, Cross country meet, or football game, or playing the guitar with 
his grandsons. It didn’t matter the activity if he had a kid or grandkid
 participating, he was there. George also loved people and never knew a 
stranger. And finally George loved the Lord. The Church played a big 
part in his life. He was a musician and played music regularly during 
church services. 
 George is survived by his loving family which includes; wife Judy 
of the home, three daughters Melanie Anderson and her partner Todd Angel
 of Lakin, Valerie Wilken and her husband Mikell of Scott CIty, and 
Tracy Kennedy and her husband Bobby of Lakin, one son, James Hogan and 
his partner Allie Knoll of Holcomb, his eight grandchildren Zack 
Anderson and his wife Samantha, Nichole Ames and husband Carson, Brittni
 Martinez and husband Jullian, Alex Andereson and wife Kacey, Maddison 
Schneider and husband Tyson, Trevor Kennedy and fiance Ella Sherwood, 
Hunter Kennedy and fiance Courtney Schneider, and last but certainly not
 least, the apple of the families eye Indie Hogan-Knoll, his eight great
 grandchildren, Hadleigh Ames, Beckam Ames, Emytt Martinez, Bellameigh 
Martinez, Oaklynn Schnieder, Copelan Kennedy, Charlie Seal and Hendrix 
Anderson. He is also guardian Angel to two little ones yet to make an 
appearance, his brother Tim Hogan and wife Jan and their family, 
sister-in-law Linda Offill and her family, brother and sister-in-law 
Keith and Deb Nidey and their family, brother and sister-in-law Max and 
Caron Strasener and their family. He is preceded in death by his parents
 George Sr. and Beluah Hogan, one nephew Zane Pearce, one niece Lori 
Rollo, brother-in-law Jim Offill and foster son Sean Crevey-Hogan. 
 A Vigil service and Rosary will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 
July 27, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 also at St. 
Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin with Fr. Peter Tran as Celebrant. The 
Mass may also be viewed on Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home 
Facebook Page. Burial will follow at the Lakin Cemetery. Friends may 
call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday and from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. on Tuesday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas. The 
family suggests memorials given to St. Anthony Catholic Church or to 
CASA, both in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

George Hogan Sr.

Laura E. Shuster, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 
her brother John’s home in Horace, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on June 25, 
1936, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of George &amp; Minnie Archer
 Grubb.&nbsp; A resident of Horace, Kansas since June 2, 2021, moving from 
Lindale, Texas, she was a nurse.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Harmony, Texas, 
and helped complete 100 projects through the Sowers Ministry (Servants 
On Wheels Ever Ready).

On September 13, 1958, she married Edward E. Shuster in Williamsburg, Virginia.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Edward E. Shuster of Horace, Kansas, 
One Son - LeRoy E. Shuster of Belmopan, Belize, Two Daughters - Karis 
Holman of Lake Tahoe, California, Jill Hansen of Littleton, Colorado, 
One Foster Son - Joseph Birch of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Three Brothers -
 John &amp; Edna Grubb of Tribune, Kansas, Harold &amp; Shirley Grubb of
 Tribune, Kansas, Patrick &amp; Patricia Grubb of Tribune, Six 
Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, and One Brother &amp; 
Sister In Law - Jerry &amp; Juanita Grubb &amp; One Foster Daughter - 
Theresa Birch.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. M.T. on Saturday, July 24, 
2021, at the Tribune United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas, with 
Jeri Farmer Smith and Pastor Rick Kingham presiding. Services will be 
streamed live at&nbsp;www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the
 left side of the obituary&nbsp;or click on&nbsp;<a href="https://evt.live/shuster">LIVESTREAM</a>&nbsp;starting at 1:55 p.m. (M.T.).

Interment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery.

Memorials can be given to the Sowers Ministry (Servants On Wheels 
Ever Ready) in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 161, Leoti,
 Kansas, 67861.

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 </figure>Laura E. Shuster, age 85, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at 
her brother John’s home in Horace, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on June 25, 
1936, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of George &amp; Minnie Archer
 Grubb.&nbsp; A resident of Horace, Kansas since June 2, 2021, moving from 
Lindale, Texas, she was a nurse.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in New Harmony, Texas, 
and helped complete 100 projects through the Sowers Ministry (Servants 
On Wheels Ever Ready).On September 13, 1958, she married Edward E. Shuster in Williamsburg, Virginia.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Edward E. Shuster of Horace, Kansas, 
One Son - LeRoy E. Shuster of Belmopan, Belize, Two Daughters - Karis 
Holman of Lake Tahoe, California, Jill Hansen of Littleton, Colorado, 
One Foster Son - Joseph Birch of Scranton, Pennsylvania, Three Brothers -
 John &amp; Edna Grubb of Tribune, Kansas, Harold &amp; Shirley Grubb of
 Tribune, Kansas, Patrick &amp; Patricia Grubb of Tribune, Six 
Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, and One Brother &amp; 
Sister In Law - Jerry &amp; Juanita Grubb &amp; One Foster Daughter - 
Theresa Birch.Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. M.T. on Saturday, July 24, 
2021, at the Tribune United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas, with 
Jeri Farmer Smith and Pastor Rick Kingham presiding. Services will be 
streamed live at&nbsp;www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the
 left side of the obituary&nbsp;or click on&nbsp;<a href="https://evt.live/shuster">LIVESTREAM</a>&nbsp;starting at 1:55 p.m. (M.T.).Interment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery.Memorials can be given to the Sowers Ministry (Servants On Wheels 
Ever Ready) in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 161, Leoti,
 Kansas, 67861.

Laura E. Shuster

Mark Speier passed away on the morning of July 4, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. &nbsp;He was surrounded by this daughters Alexandria and Rebecca and their mother Marilyn. Mark was able to visit with his 89-year-old mother, Rebecca Speier, days before his passing. This was especially joyful for Mark as he had not been able to see his mother face to face for over a year due to covid restrictions at her nursing home. Mark was also helped and supported through his final months by his long standing, close friend Joe Welch, whom Alexandria and Rebecca affectionately refer to as “Uncle Joe." Mark was born on November 12, 1959 to William and Rebecca Speier in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his daughters Alexandria and Rebecca, his mother and one brother, Tim Speier. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, sister Kathy Ames and brother David Speier. Mark will be remembered as a caring, loving father who was devoted to his daughters. He was a good friend to many. &nbsp;Mark loved his medical career as a registered nurse and was valued for his empathetic and compassionate care of patients. A memorial service for Mark will be held July 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Catholic church at 5pm for immediate family and close friends. Mark’s cremains will be cared for by his family according to his wishes.

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 </figure>Mark Speier passed away on the morning of July 4, 2021, after a long battle with cancer. &nbsp;He was surrounded by this daughters Alexandria and Rebecca and their mother Marilyn. Mark was able to visit with his 89-year-old mother, Rebecca Speier, days before his passing. This was especially joyful for Mark as he had not been able to see his mother face to face for over a year due to covid restrictions at her nursing home. Mark was also helped and supported through his final months by his long standing, close friend Joe Welch, whom Alexandria and Rebecca affectionately refer to as “Uncle Joe." Mark was born on November 12, 1959 to William and Rebecca Speier in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his daughters Alexandria and Rebecca, his mother and one brother, Tim Speier. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father, sister Kathy Ames and brother David Speier. Mark will be remembered as a caring, loving father who was devoted to his daughters. He was a good friend to many. &nbsp;Mark loved his medical career as a registered nurse and was valued for his empathetic and compassionate care of patients. A memorial service for Mark will be held July 20, 2021, at St. Elizabeth Catholic church at 5pm for immediate family and close friends. Mark’s cremains will be cared for by his family according to his wishes.

Mark Speier

March 3, 1947
 -
 July 21, 2021

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Lynda-Springer?obId=21762827#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>March 3, 1947
 -
 July 21, 2021 An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Lynda-Springer?obId=21762827#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lynda Springer

Monday, July 22nd, 1929-Wednesday, July 21st, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/bud-hestermann/4673668/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Monday, July 22nd, 1929-Wednesday, July 21st, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/bud-hestermann/4673668/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Bud Hestermann

Michael V. Grill Sr., 73, died July 22, 2021, at his home in 
Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born November 28, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, the son 
of Paul and Hannah (Holcolm) Grill.&nbsp; Michael graduated in 1965, from 
Fairfield High School, Langdon, Kansas. He then served as a mechanic in 
the Army during the Vietnam War. He later returned as a civilian to work
 at Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp as a correctional officer.

On July 19, 1972, he married Dianna Koski in Lawton, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2013.

A resident of Hoisington moving from Great Bend, Michael was a member
 of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Great Bend, 
Kansas and the V.F.W. #1431 of Salina.

He is survived by three children; Michael V. Grill, Jr. &amp; wife 
Ashley of Lawton, Oklahoma, Brian Grill and wife Shelby of Royse City, 
Texas, and Katherine Ashbaugh and husband Sherman of Great Bend, Kansas;
 a sister, Shirley Tucker of Hoisington; two nieces, Sarah Yoder, and 
Annika Koski; 11 grandchildren, Kody, Brian, Brianna, Kaci, Kylie, 
Kelsey, Emily, Dakota, Rileigh, Brennan, and Harrison; and one great 
grandchild, Hazel.

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 26, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Bishop Peter Solie presiding.&nbsp;

Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Oklahoma, with military honors.

Memorials may be made to the Fast Offering Fund (a food, housing, and
 utility assistance for those in need), in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Michael V. Grill Sr., 73, died July 22, 2021, at his home in 
Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born November 28, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, the son 
of Paul and Hannah (Holcolm) Grill.&nbsp; Michael graduated in 1965, from 
Fairfield High School, Langdon, Kansas. He then served as a mechanic in 
the Army during the Vietnam War. He later returned as a civilian to work
 at Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp as a correctional officer.On July 19, 1972, he married Dianna Koski in Lawton, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on February 8, 2013.A resident of Hoisington moving from Great Bend, Michael was a member
 of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints of Great Bend, 
Kansas and the V.F.W. #1431 of Salina.He is survived by three children; Michael V. Grill, Jr. &amp; wife 
Ashley of Lawton, Oklahoma, Brian Grill and wife Shelby of Royse City, 
Texas, and Katherine Ashbaugh and husband Sherman of Great Bend, Kansas;
 a sister, Shirley Tucker of Hoisington; two nieces, Sarah Yoder, and 
Annika Koski; 11 grandchildren, Kody, Brian, Brianna, Kaci, Kylie, 
Kelsey, Emily, Dakota, Rileigh, Brennan, and Harrison; and one great 
grandchild, Hazel.He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 26, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Bishop Peter Solie presiding.&nbsp;Graveside service will be 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Highland Cemetery, Lawton, Oklahoma, with military honors.Memorials may be made to the Fast Offering Fund (a food, housing, and
 utility assistance for those in need), in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Michael V. Grill Sr.

June 27, 1924
 -
 July 21, 2021

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Gayle-Richmond?obId=21760701#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

June 27, 1924
 -
 July 21, 2021An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Gayle-Richmond?obId=21760701#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Edna Marian King, resident of Mitchell Co. Resident Care Center in Beloit, KS passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, at age 87.&nbsp; She was the youngest of ten children born to Phillip and Janie (Griffin) Zillinger on March 13, 1934, in Logan, KS.&nbsp; 

Affectionately known as Marian, she attended schools in Phillips County.&nbsp; Marian was raised on a farm and her favorite childhood memory was on the 4th&nbsp;of July when they had firecrackers and homemade ice cream.&nbsp; She married Melvin King on Sept 22, 1950, in Stockton, KS and was married 31 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Christ. To this union, six children were born.&nbsp; She worked outside the home when the children got older, as a bookkeeper until she retired. While living in Hays, KS she enjoyed working with the Senior Companion program to assist seniors that were alone and still living in their homes. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafting and loved to crochet and embroider.&nbsp; She had travels to 15 states and enjoyed her family and the many friendships that she made along the way. Things that were important in the family were working hard, doing well in school and playing fair.&nbsp; She loved doing things with and for her family.

She is survived by five children:&nbsp; Patrick King, Hays, KS; Diana Stoeber (John), Jewell, KS; Renee Thompson (Rick), Glade, KS; Terali Richardson (Jim), Salina, KS; David King (Lily), Umatilla, FL.&nbsp; She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.&nbsp; Also survived by one brother Ray Zillinger (Donna) and sister-in-law Betty Zillinger and a host of nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by her son: Melvin Lee King, his wife Donna King (Bartlett) and 2 grandchildren: John King and James King, her parents, sisters: Bertha Kaiser Whitney, Ruth Hulett, Ellen McKinsey, Esther Lynn, Genevieve Townley; brothers:&nbsp; Andy Zillinger and Fred Zillinger

Marian chose cremation and plans for her Celebration of Life will be set at a future date.

Memorials are suggested to Mitchell County Resident Care Center, Beloit, KS or Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.

Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.

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

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 </figure>Edna Marian King, resident of Mitchell Co. Resident Care Center in Beloit, KS passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, at age 87.&nbsp; She was the youngest of ten children born to Phillip and Janie (Griffin) Zillinger on March 13, 1934, in Logan, KS.&nbsp; Affectionately known as Marian, she attended schools in Phillips County.&nbsp; Marian was raised on a farm and her favorite childhood memory was on the 4th&nbsp;of July when they had firecrackers and homemade ice cream.&nbsp; She married Melvin King on Sept 22, 1950, in Stockton, KS and was married 31 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Christ. To this union, six children were born.&nbsp; She worked outside the home when the children got older, as a bookkeeper until she retired. While living in Hays, KS she enjoyed working with the Senior Companion program to assist seniors that were alone and still living in their homes. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafting and loved to crochet and embroider.&nbsp; She had travels to 15 states and enjoyed her family and the many friendships that she made along the way. Things that were important in the family were working hard, doing well in school and playing fair.&nbsp; She loved doing things with and for her family.She is survived by five children:&nbsp; Patrick King, Hays, KS; Diana Stoeber (John), Jewell, KS; Renee Thompson (Rick), Glade, KS; Terali Richardson (Jim), Salina, KS; David King (Lily), Umatilla, FL.&nbsp; She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.&nbsp; Also survived by one brother Ray Zillinger (Donna) and sister-in-law Betty Zillinger and a host of nieces and nephewsShe is preceded in death by her son: Melvin Lee King, his wife Donna King (Bartlett) and 2 grandchildren: John King and James King, her parents, sisters: Bertha Kaiser Whitney, Ruth Hulett, Ellen McKinsey, Esther Lynn, Genevieve Townley; brothers:&nbsp; Andy Zillinger and Fred ZillingerMarian chose cremation and plans for her Celebration of Life will be set at a future date.Memorials are suggested to Mitchell County Resident Care Center, Beloit, KS or Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Edna Marian King

Wanda
 Jean (Deges) Thyfault-Thummel of Hays, Kansas died Monday, July 12, 
2021, at age 72, at the Santa Marta Plaza Health Services in Olathe, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born March 2, 1949, to Leonard and Dorothea (Engel) 
Deges and grew up on the family farm by Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She married
 Clarence Thyfault on August 8, 1972 in Grainfield, and from this union 
their son, John Phillip was born.&nbsp; Clarence preceded her in death on May
 28, 1979. Then Wanda married Ralph Thummel on June 5, 1987, in Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 4, 2021.

Wanda graduated from Grainfield Rural High School in 1967, before 
earning her bachelor’s degree in sociology and elementary education in 
1971, graduating with honors from Marymount College in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then obtained a master’s degree in elementary education in 1972, 
from Fort Hays State University Hays, Kansas.

Wanda had a 34-year career as an elementary school teacher in both 3rd 
and&nbsp; 5th grade.&nbsp; She began her career as a 3rd grade teacher at St. 
Joseph’s Parochial School in Hays where she taught from 1971 to1973, 
before moving to Plainville where she taught 5th grade from 1976 to 
2005, (except one year of 3rd grade).&nbsp; Mrs. “T”, as students called her,
 possessed excellent teaching skills, knowledge and experience which 
were recognized when she received the Teacher of the Year Award in 
Plainville in 1989, and by regularly being nominated for honors by 
former students.&nbsp; She was the favorite teacher of many students in 
Plainville and was regularly thanked by her former students for changing
 their lives.&nbsp; Mrs. “T” had a passion for teaching that was unmatched, 
caring deeply for each child, and striving to coax the most out of each 
child’s unique abilities.&nbsp; She combined toughness and high expectations 
with love and sincerity in a manner that helped students blossom.

After retirement, Wanda enjoyed outings with her friends, spending time 
with family (visiting and playing cards), reading current events and 
novels, knitting and completing numerous counted cross stitch projects.&nbsp;
 Wanda loved her family very much and was a textbook of family history 
and facts. &nbsp;Also, Wanda enjoyed sharing highlights about her son’s 
biomedical research accomplishments. &nbsp;In addition, Wanda enjoyed 
watching her grandsons Miles and Lincoln grow up, particularly tutoring 
them over the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; Wanda and Ralph 
made monthly trips to see their grandsons and lavished them with love 
and attention.&nbsp; Although a fantastic teacher, Wanda’s favorite passion 
was being a grandmother.

Survivors include her son, John Thyfault and wife, Jessica, Shawnee, 
KS; two grandsons, Lincoln and Miles Thyfault; one sister, Eileen Curl 
and husband, Don, Beaumont, TX; and Wanda’s brother’s wife, Trudy 
(Thyfault) Deges, Damar, KS; and special aunt, Esther Weber, Salina, KS;
 surviving members from the Thyfault family include sisters-in-law, Pat 
Sis; Trudy Deges; Cathy Smee and husband John; and Mary Engel and 
husband Ron; surviving members from the Thummel family include 
brother-in-law, Mark Thummel and wife, Melinda; four sisters-in-law, May
 Munk; Betty Striggow; Sister Mary Joe Thummel; and Theresa Kriley; also
 Wanda is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Dorothea Deges;
 one brother, Virgil Deges; and her husbands’, Clarence Thyfault and 
Ralph Thummel; and their parents.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 6, 2021, at 
&nbsp;Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;A meal will follow at the Hays VFW at 3:30 P.M. followed by 
an inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville, Kansas at 5:30 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the “Wanda Deges 
Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed Scholarship at Fort Hays State University
 which will support elementary education majors dedicated to teaching in
 Kansas.

To give to the scholarship go to https://foundation.fhsu.edu/give/; 
then in the “Designation Area” use the drop-down box to choose “other” 
and in comment box type in, “Wanda Deges Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed 
Scholarship” or make payable to: Fort Hays University Foundation send 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 guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Wanda
 Jean (Deges) Thyfault-Thummel of Hays, Kansas died Monday, July 12, 
2021, at age 72, at the Santa Marta Plaza Health Services in Olathe, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born March 2, 1949, to Leonard and Dorothea (Engel) 
Deges and grew up on the family farm by Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She married
 Clarence Thyfault on August 8, 1972 in Grainfield, and from this union 
their son, John Phillip was born.&nbsp; Clarence preceded her in death on May
 28, 1979. Then Wanda married Ralph Thummel on June 5, 1987, in Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 4, 2021.Wanda graduated from Grainfield Rural High School in 1967, before 
earning her bachelor’s degree in sociology and elementary education in 
1971, graduating with honors from Marymount College in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then obtained a master’s degree in elementary education in 1972, 
from Fort Hays State University Hays, Kansas.Wanda had a 34-year career as an elementary school teacher in both 3rd 
and&nbsp; 5th grade.&nbsp; She began her career as a 3rd grade teacher at St. 
Joseph’s Parochial School in Hays where she taught from 1971 to1973, 
before moving to Plainville where she taught 5th grade from 1976 to 
2005, (except one year of 3rd grade).&nbsp; Mrs. “T”, as students called her,
 possessed excellent teaching skills, knowledge and experience which 
were recognized when she received the Teacher of the Year Award in 
Plainville in 1989, and by regularly being nominated for honors by 
former students.&nbsp; She was the favorite teacher of many students in 
Plainville and was regularly thanked by her former students for changing
 their lives.&nbsp; Mrs. “T” had a passion for teaching that was unmatched, 
caring deeply for each child, and striving to coax the most out of each 
child’s unique abilities.&nbsp; She combined toughness and high expectations 
with love and sincerity in a manner that helped students blossom.After retirement, Wanda enjoyed outings with her friends, spending time 
with family (visiting and playing cards), reading current events and 
novels, knitting and completing numerous counted cross stitch projects.&nbsp;
 Wanda loved her family very much and was a textbook of family history 
and facts. &nbsp;Also, Wanda enjoyed sharing highlights about her son’s 
biomedical research accomplishments. &nbsp;In addition, Wanda enjoyed 
watching her grandsons Miles and Lincoln grow up, particularly tutoring 
them over the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; Wanda and Ralph 
made monthly trips to see their grandsons and lavished them with love 
and attention.&nbsp; Although a fantastic teacher, Wanda’s favorite passion 
was being a grandmother.Survivors include her son, John Thyfault and wife, Jessica, Shawnee, 
KS; two grandsons, Lincoln and Miles Thyfault; one sister, Eileen Curl 
and husband, Don, Beaumont, TX; and Wanda’s brother’s wife, Trudy 
(Thyfault) Deges, Damar, KS; and special aunt, Esther Weber, Salina, KS;
 surviving members from the Thyfault family include sisters-in-law, Pat 
Sis; Trudy Deges; Cathy Smee and husband John; and Mary Engel and 
husband Ron; surviving members from the Thummel family include 
brother-in-law, Mark Thummel and wife, Melinda; four sisters-in-law, May
 Munk; Betty Striggow; Sister Mary Joe Thummel; and Theresa Kriley; also
 Wanda is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Dorothea Deges;
 one brother, Virgil Deges; and her husbands’, Clarence Thyfault and 
Ralph Thummel; and their parents.A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 6, 2021, at 
&nbsp;Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;A meal will follow at the Hays VFW at 3:30 P.M. followed by 
an inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville, Kansas at 5:30 P.M.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the “Wanda Deges 
Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed Scholarship at Fort Hays State University
 which will support elementary education majors dedicated to teaching in
 Kansas.To give to the scholarship go to https://foundation.fhsu.edu/give/; 
then in the “Designation Area” use the drop-down box to choose “other” 
and in comment box type in, “Wanda Deges Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed 
Scholarship” or make payable to: Fort Hays University Foundation send 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 guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Wanda Jean Thyfault-Thummel

Geraldine "Geri" Eva (Meis) Henning, 74, passed away July 17, 2021. She 
was born August 20, 1946, in Russell, KS the daughter of Servillian 
"Bill" and Irene (Weigel) Meis. Geri married Richard Henning in 1982 and
 they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Geri worked at Kinton's
 Restaurant, American Legion Club for many years and the cafeteria at 
Haskins School until her retirement. She had a loving generous spirit, 
when Geri made a friend it was a friend forever. Geri loved traveling 
and camping with Richard, casinos, gardening, dancing and Elvis Music. 
Her memberships included; Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar 
Society. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two 
brothers, Fr. Peter Meis O.F.M. Cap. of Papua New Guinea and Mike Meis 
of Catharine, Ks; four sisters, Sr. Mary Rose Meis C.S.A. of Fond du 
Lac,WI, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A of Nicaragua, Kathy (Jeff) Plank of 
Shelby Township, MI., and Christine Hadley of Hays, Ks. Step daughter 
Deanne (Barry) Bennington; granddaughter Madeline all of Omaha, NE; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Yvonne (Meis) Rodriquez. 
 Friends may sign book Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm at Larrison 
Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS. Rosary will be held at 
10:30am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial 
following at11:00am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, both at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church with Father Charles Atuah presiding. Inurnment will 
follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt. Memorials may be made to 
Capuchin Province of Mid America or to the Congregation of Sisters of 
St. Agnes C.S.A. in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd.. Online condolences 
may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Geraldine "Geri" Eva (Meis) Henning, 74, passed away July 17, 2021. She 
was born August 20, 1946, in Russell, KS the daughter of Servillian 
"Bill" and Irene (Weigel) Meis. Geri married Richard Henning in 1982 and
 they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Geri worked at Kinton's
 Restaurant, American Legion Club for many years and the cafeteria at 
Haskins School until her retirement. She had a loving generous spirit, 
when Geri made a friend it was a friend forever. Geri loved traveling 
and camping with Richard, casinos, gardening, dancing and Elvis Music. 
Her memberships included; Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar 
Society. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two 
brothers, Fr. Peter Meis O.F.M. Cap. of Papua New Guinea and Mike Meis 
of Catharine, Ks; four sisters, Sr. Mary Rose Meis C.S.A. of Fond du 
Lac,WI, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A of Nicaragua, Kathy (Jeff) Plank of 
Shelby Township, MI., and Christine Hadley of Hays, Ks. Step daughter 
Deanne (Barry) Bennington; granddaughter Madeline all of Omaha, NE; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Yvonne (Meis) Rodriquez. 
 Friends may sign book Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm at Larrison 
Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS. Rosary will be held at 
10:30am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial 
following at11:00am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, both at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church with Father Charles Atuah presiding. Inurnment will 
follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt. Memorials may be made to 
Capuchin Province of Mid America or to the Congregation of Sisters of 
St. Agnes C.S.A. in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd.. Online condolences 
may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Geraldine 'Geri' Eva Henning

Clifton J. “Cliff” Werth, 41, Hays, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.

He was born May 22, 1980 in Hays, the 
son of Firman and Sharen K. “Sherry” (Ree) Werth.&nbsp; He worked for FedEx, 
Town and Country Water Well Service, and was a jack-of-all trades, 
working various jobs in maintenance, pest control, and roofing.&nbsp; Cliff 
was a Dallas Cowboys fan, and his hobbies included watching football, 
fishing, and kayaking.&nbsp; He enjoyed gatherings with family and friends 
and spending time with his children.&nbsp;

Survivors include his mother and 
stepfather: Sherry and Gary Feltis of Hays, stepmother: Irene Werth of 
Ellsworth, his son, daughter, and stepson: Derick Werth, Hailey Werth, 
and Trey Sechrist, all of Gainesville, TX, a brother: Craig Werth and 
wife Rosie of Hays, and a sister: Denise Miller and her significant 
other Rob Frisch of Merrill, WI.

He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents: Paul and Emmerentia Werth and Albert and Rita Ree.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Anthony 
Cemetery, Schoenchen.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 7:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested for 
masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Cliff may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626900565385.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Clifton J. “Cliff” Werth, 41, Hays, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at his home.He was born May 22, 1980 in Hays, the 
son of Firman and Sharen K. “Sherry” (Ree) Werth.&nbsp; He worked for FedEx, 
Town and Country Water Well Service, and was a jack-of-all trades, 
working various jobs in maintenance, pest control, and roofing.&nbsp; Cliff 
was a Dallas Cowboys fan, and his hobbies included watching football, 
fishing, and kayaking.&nbsp; He enjoyed gatherings with family and friends 
and spending time with his children.&nbsp;Survivors include his mother and 
stepfather: Sherry and Gary Feltis of Hays, stepmother: Irene Werth of 
Ellsworth, his son, daughter, and stepson: Derick Werth, Hailey Werth, 
and Trey Sechrist, all of Gainesville, TX, a brother: Craig Werth and 
wife Rosie of Hays, and a sister: Denise Miller and her significant 
other Rob Frisch of Merrill, WI.He was preceded in death by his father and his grandparents: Paul and Emmerentia Werth and Albert and Rita Ree.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, July 26, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Anthony 
Cemetery, Schoenchen.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 7:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for 
masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Cliff may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com

Clifton J. 'Cliff' Werth

Dr. Kathleen Cheryl (Price) Spillman of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away 
at the Freeman Cardiac Institute, Joplin, Missouri, on Tuesday, July 13,
 2021.

Kathleen was born March 7, 1947, to Lester Kenneth and Aline Clarabel
 (Irion) Price at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up on the Price family farm 8
 miles northwest of Garfield, Pleasant Ridge Township, Pawnee County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She attended the Garfield Schools graduating in 1965.

Dr. Spillman earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Kathy worked in the Miami, 
Oklahoma Public Schools for years as a second and fifth grade teacher.&nbsp; 
She worked for thirty years as a public-school teacher before she earned
 her Doctorate from Oklahoma State University and worked for Pittsburg 
State University training and educating teachers.&nbsp; She enjoyed quilting,
 reading and gardening.&nbsp; Kathy was preceded in passing by her parents, 
Lester and Clarabel and brother-in-law, James O. Roberts.

She is survived by her two children, Matthew Douglas (Cheryl 
Stapleton) Spillman, and Mandy Lynn Hixon all of Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
was Nana to Kyleigh and Addison Hixon, Kinson Spillman, Dameon Townsend,
 Kayla and Bobby Hilton.&nbsp; She is also survived by two brothers, Kenneth 
E. (Carol) Price, Garfield, Kansas, and Lester L. (Janet) Price, Allen, 
Texas; two sisters, Kay E. Roberts, Aurora, Colorado, and Carole A. 
(Mike) Tudor, Fairland, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She also leaves behind many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends.

Cremation has taken place in the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home 
and Cremation Service in Miami.&nbsp; A memorial graveside service will be 
10:30 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, 
Kansas.

The family has asked that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions 
be made in care of the family, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dr. Kathleen Cheryl (Price) Spillman of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away 
at the Freeman Cardiac Institute, Joplin, Missouri, on Tuesday, July 13,
 2021.Kathleen was born March 7, 1947, to Lester Kenneth and Aline Clarabel
 (Irion) Price at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up on the Price family farm 8
 miles northwest of Garfield, Pleasant Ridge Township, Pawnee County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She attended the Garfield Schools graduating in 1965.Dr. Spillman earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Kathy worked in the Miami, 
Oklahoma Public Schools for years as a second and fifth grade teacher.&nbsp; 
She worked for thirty years as a public-school teacher before she earned
 her Doctorate from Oklahoma State University and worked for Pittsburg 
State University training and educating teachers.&nbsp; She enjoyed quilting,
 reading and gardening.&nbsp; Kathy was preceded in passing by her parents, 
Lester and Clarabel and brother-in-law, James O. Roberts.She is survived by her two children, Matthew Douglas (Cheryl 
Stapleton) Spillman, and Mandy Lynn Hixon all of Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
was Nana to Kyleigh and Addison Hixon, Kinson Spillman, Dameon Townsend,
 Kayla and Bobby Hilton.&nbsp; She is also survived by two brothers, Kenneth 
E. (Carol) Price, Garfield, Kansas, and Lester L. (Janet) Price, Allen, 
Texas; two sisters, Kay E. Roberts, Aurora, Colorado, and Carole A. 
(Mike) Tudor, Fairland, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She also leaves behind many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends.Cremation has taken place in the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home 
and Cremation Service in Miami.&nbsp; A memorial graveside service will be 
10:30 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, 
Kansas.The family has asked that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions 
be made in care of the family, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

Dr. Kathleen Cheryl (Price) Spillman

Donna Buchholz, 65, of Collyer, KS died 
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending and will
 be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. 
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Donna Buchholz, 65, of Collyer, KS died 
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending and will
 be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. 
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Donna Buchholz

Edna M. King, 87, of Beloit, KS died 
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Mitchell County Hospital Resident Care - 
Beloit.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

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

Edna M. King, 87, of Beloit, KS died 
Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Mitchell County Hospital Resident Care - 
Beloit.&nbsp; Services are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Edna M. King

JoAnn Marie Schmidt, 84, Hays, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Via Christi Village.

She was born September 19, 1936, in 
Hays, the daughter of Fidelis and Josephine (Huser) Berens.&nbsp; On November
 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Melvin “Joe” Schmidt at St. 
Ann’s Church in Zurich.&nbsp; They celebrated 63 years of marriage.&nbsp; JoAnn 
was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy High School in Wichita in 1954 
and St. Anthony School of Nursing in Hays.&nbsp; She was a Registered Nurse 
at St. Anthony Hospital and St. John Nursing Home.&nbsp; JoAnn was a member 
of St. Catherine Catholic Church and the St. Catherine Christian 
Mothers.&nbsp; She enjoyed KU basketball, Kansas City Royals baseball, puzzle
 books, variety shows, spending time with her family, and was a great 
cook.

Survivors include her husband: Melvin 
“Joe” of Hays, four sons: Steve Schmidt and wife Jean of Hays, Stan 
Schmidt and wife Teri of Overland Park, Scott Schmidt and wife Lori of 
Hays, and Stuart Schmidt and wife Barbara of Olathe, three daughters: 
Stephanie Staab and husband Dale of Hays, Sonya Haselhorst and husband 
Glenn of Hays, and Sandi Schmidt of Olathe, a sister: Phyllis Berens of 
Colwich, 16 grandchildren: Leighton Schmidt and wife Jordan of Olathe, 
Devin Schmidt and fiancé Mia Jacobs of Dayton, OH, Craig Schmidt and 
wife Kelly of Shawnee, Casey Schmidt of Overland Park, Collin Schmidt 
and fiancé Kirsten Zerr of Overland Park, Tanner Staab of El&nbsp; Dorado, 
Conner Staab of Hays, Troy Haselhorst of Hays, Kyle Haselhorst of Hays, 
Keisha Schmidt of Hays, Chandler Schmidt and wife Katelyn of Hays, 
Braden Schmidt of Hays, Lanie Pfeifer and husband Cole of Hays, Hannah 
Schmidt of Olathe, Taylor Allen of Olathe, and Raegan Guinn of Olathe, 
three step-grandchildren: Joey Staab and wife Casey of Hays, Darin Staab
 and wife Diana of Hays, and Jayme Staab and wife Amadee of Gorham, and 
12 great-grandchildren: Carson, Bennett, Ella, Mason, Barrett, Greyson, 
Evelyn, Jacob, Brantlee, Kaymbree, Bexlee, and Tathan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two granddaughters: Marie Ann Schmidt and Kimberly Brooke Staab.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, with
 Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Catherine 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on
 Friday at the church.&nbsp; A St. Catherine Christian Mothers rosary will be
 at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed, St. 
Catherine Christian Mothers, or to St. Catherine Catholic Church for 
painting of the church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of JoAnn may be shared
 with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626873665975.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>JoAnn Marie Schmidt, 84, Hays, died Monday, July 19, 2021, at Via Christi Village.She was born September 19, 1936, in 
Hays, the daughter of Fidelis and Josephine (Huser) Berens.&nbsp; On November
 16, 1957, she was united in marriage to Melvin “Joe” Schmidt at St. 
Ann’s Church in Zurich.&nbsp; They celebrated 63 years of marriage.&nbsp; JoAnn 
was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy High School in Wichita in 1954 
and St. Anthony School of Nursing in Hays.&nbsp; She was a Registered Nurse 
at St. Anthony Hospital and St. John Nursing Home.&nbsp; JoAnn was a member 
of St. Catherine Catholic Church and the St. Catherine Christian 
Mothers.&nbsp; She enjoyed KU basketball, Kansas City Royals baseball, puzzle
 books, variety shows, spending time with her family, and was a great 
cook.Survivors include her husband: Melvin 
“Joe” of Hays, four sons: Steve Schmidt and wife Jean of Hays, Stan 
Schmidt and wife Teri of Overland Park, Scott Schmidt and wife Lori of 
Hays, and Stuart Schmidt and wife Barbara of Olathe, three daughters: 
Stephanie Staab and husband Dale of Hays, Sonya Haselhorst and husband 
Glenn of Hays, and Sandi Schmidt of Olathe, a sister: Phyllis Berens of 
Colwich, 16 grandchildren: Leighton Schmidt and wife Jordan of Olathe, 
Devin Schmidt and fiancé Mia Jacobs of Dayton, OH, Craig Schmidt and 
wife Kelly of Shawnee, Casey Schmidt of Overland Park, Collin Schmidt 
and fiancé Kirsten Zerr of Overland Park, Tanner Staab of El&nbsp; Dorado, 
Conner Staab of Hays, Troy Haselhorst of Hays, Kyle Haselhorst of Hays, 
Keisha Schmidt of Hays, Chandler Schmidt and wife Katelyn of Hays, 
Braden Schmidt of Hays, Lanie Pfeifer and husband Cole of Hays, Hannah 
Schmidt of Olathe, Taylor Allen of Olathe, and Raegan Guinn of Olathe, 
three step-grandchildren: Joey Staab and wife Casey of Hays, Darin Staab
 and wife Diana of Hays, and Jayme Staab and wife Amadee of Gorham, and 
12 great-grandchildren: Carson, Bennett, Ella, Mason, Barrett, Greyson, 
Evelyn, Jacob, Brantlee, Kaymbree, Bexlee, and Tathan.She was preceded in death by her parents and two granddaughters: Marie Ann Schmidt and Kimberly Brooke Staab.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, July 23, 2021 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, with
 Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Catherine 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on
 Friday at the church.&nbsp; A St. Catherine Christian Mothers rosary will be
 at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed, St. 
Catherine Christian Mothers, or to St. Catherine Catholic Church for 
painting of the church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of JoAnn may be shared
 with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

JoAnn Marie Schmidt

Geraldine "Geri" Eva (Meis) Henning, 74, passed away July 17, 2021. She was born August 20, 1946 in Russell, KS the daughter of Servillian "Bill" and Irene (Weigel) Meis. Geri married Richard Henning in 1982, and they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Geri worked at Kinton's Restaurant, American Legion Club for many years and the cafeteria at Haskins School until her retirement. She had a loving generous spirit, when Geri made a friend it was a friend forever. Geri loved traveling and camping with Richard, casinos, gardening, dancing and Elvis Music. Her memberships included Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two brothers, Fr. Peter Meis O.F.M. Cap. of Papua New Guinea and Mike Meis of Catharine, Ks; four sisters, Sr. Mary Rose Meis C.S.A. of Fond du Lac,WI, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A of Nicaragua, Kathy (Jeff) Plank of Shelby Township, MI., and Christine Hadley of Hays, Ks. Step daughter Deanne (Barry) Bennington; granddaughter Madeline all of Omaha, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Yvonne (Meis) Rodriquez. Friends may sign book Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt, Ks. Rosary will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial following at11:00am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Charles Atuah presiding. Inurnment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt. Memorials may be made to Capuchin Province of Mid America or to the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes C.S.A. in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd.. Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com/" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Geraldine "Geri" Eva (Meis) Henning, 74, passed away July 17, 2021. She was born August 20, 1946 in Russell, KS the daughter of Servillian "Bill" and Irene (Weigel) Meis. Geri married Richard Henning in 1982, and they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Geri worked at Kinton's Restaurant, American Legion Club for many years and the cafeteria at Haskins School until her retirement. She had a loving generous spirit, when Geri made a friend it was a friend forever. Geri loved traveling and camping with Richard, casinos, gardening, dancing and Elvis Music. Her memberships included Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar Society. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two brothers, Fr. Peter Meis O.F.M. Cap. of Papua New Guinea and Mike Meis of Catharine, Ks; four sisters, Sr. Mary Rose Meis C.S.A. of Fond du Lac,WI, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A of Nicaragua, Kathy (Jeff) Plank of Shelby Township, MI., and Christine Hadley of Hays, Ks. Step daughter Deanne (Barry) Bennington; granddaughter Madeline all of Omaha, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Yvonne (Meis) Rodriquez. Friends may sign book Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Rd, Pratt, Ks. Rosary will be held at 10:30am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial following at11:00am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Charles Atuah presiding. Inurnment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt. Memorials may be made to Capuchin Province of Mid America or to the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes C.S.A. in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd.. Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com/" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Geraldine 'Geri' Eva (Meis) Henning

John Lee McGuire, 47, passed away 
suddenly from a motorcycle accident in Colby, Kansas on Friday, July 16,
 2021. He was born on September 28th, 1973 in Carnegie, OK to Laverta 
and Robert McGuire, Sr. He attended Fort Cobb High School. He was a 
truck driver and enjoyed traveling to places. 
He is survived by: 
His parents, Laverta and Robert McGuire 
His children: Tara, J.D., Robert, Thomas, Alan and many others he loved as his own. 
HIs grandchildren: Riley, Ali, Emma, Gracey, Coltter, R.J., Bailiegh, Rider, Colten, Jaxen 
His siblings: Robert McGuire Jr. and Ronnie McGuire 
He was preceded in death by: 
His grandparents: Noma Fuller, John McGuire and Dorthy McGuire 
His great-grandparents: James Jackson Fuller, Lottie, Beatrice Woodward,
 Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McDonald, Fay McGuire and Bret McGuire 
Memorial Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Fort Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Cobb, OK

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 </figure>John Lee McGuire, 47, passed away 
suddenly from a motorcycle accident in Colby, Kansas on Friday, July 16,
 2021. He was born on September 28th, 1973 in Carnegie, OK to Laverta 
and Robert McGuire, Sr. He attended Fort Cobb High School. He was a 
truck driver and enjoyed traveling to places. 
He is survived by: 
His parents, Laverta and Robert McGuire 
His children: Tara, J.D., Robert, Thomas, Alan and many others he loved as his own. 
HIs grandchildren: Riley, Ali, Emma, Gracey, Coltter, R.J., Bailiegh, Rider, Colten, Jaxen 
His siblings: Robert McGuire Jr. and Ronnie McGuire 
He was preceded in death by: 
His grandparents: Noma Fuller, John McGuire and Dorthy McGuire 
His great-grandparents: James Jackson Fuller, Lottie, Beatrice Woodward,
 Mr. and Mrs. J.D. McDonald, Fay McGuire and Bret McGuire 
Memorial Services will be at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Fort Cobb Funeral Home Chapel, Fort Cobb, OKCondolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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