Terri Brown, 66, received her angel wings on July 24, 2021, at her 
daughter’s home in Oberlin, Kansas. Terri was born to Melvin and Betty 
(Norton) West on March 9, 1955, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Terri lived 
in the Loveland-Fort Collins area most of her childhood. She was 
surrounded by her dad, mom, and sister Cindi (West) Grafel.
 Her parents divorced and married again bringing new people into 
Terri’s life. Melvin married Nancy Reider and her two children. A 
daughter Debbie (Reider) Gray and a son Mark Reider. Betty married 
Archie Aman and his daughter Lorri (Aman) Grafel.
 Terri married Jack Brown on October 19, 1975, in Loveland, Colorado.
 To this union they had a daughter Jackie Lynn (Brown) Winder. Terri 
moved to California where Jack was stationed in the Marines. They 
returned to Colorado in December 1977. Terri was a stay-at-home mom. She
 did part time jobs here and there. She helped out wherever she could. 
She loved to crochet and color pictures. Her favorite past time was 
collecting figurines. She loved animals, angels, and crystals. 
 Terri had the spirit of adventure, she loved road trips anywhere at 
any time. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends. 
In 1984, she moved to Kansas to be closer to her sister Cindi and her 
family. She divorced Jack and remained in Kansas to be close to her 
daughter until her passing.
 Terri was preceded in death by her dad and stepmom, Melvin and Nancy
 West, of Loveland, Colorado and mom and stepdad, Betty and Archie Aman,
 of Loveland, Colorado.
 She leaves behind her daughter, Jackie Lynn (Brown) Winder and 
husband James of Oberlin, Kansas; sisters: Cindi (West) Grafel and 
husband Kyle of Herndon, Kansas, Lorri (Aman) Grafel and husband Kent of
 Culbertson, Nebraska, Debbie (Reider) Gray and husband Mike of Montana;
 brother, Mark Reider of Cut Bend, Montana; Granddaughters: Carmen 
(Winder) Ridpath and husband Joseph of Goodland, Kansas, Cheyenne Winder
 of Oberlin, Kansas and a lot of nieces, nephews and great friends.
 She will be missed deeply by all.

<figure>
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 </figure>Terri Brown, 66, received her angel wings on July 24, 2021, at her 
daughter’s home in Oberlin, Kansas. Terri was born to Melvin and Betty 
(Norton) West on March 9, 1955, in Fort Collins, Colorado. Terri lived 
in the Loveland-Fort Collins area most of her childhood. She was 
surrounded by her dad, mom, and sister Cindi (West) Grafel.
 Her parents divorced and married again bringing new people into 
Terri’s life. Melvin married Nancy Reider and her two children. A 
daughter Debbie (Reider) Gray and a son Mark Reider. Betty married 
Archie Aman and his daughter Lorri (Aman) Grafel.
 Terri married Jack Brown on October 19, 1975, in Loveland, Colorado.
 To this union they had a daughter Jackie Lynn (Brown) Winder. Terri 
moved to California where Jack was stationed in the Marines. They 
returned to Colorado in December 1977. Terri was a stay-at-home mom. She
 did part time jobs here and there. She helped out wherever she could. 
She loved to crochet and color pictures. Her favorite past time was 
collecting figurines. She loved animals, angels, and crystals. 
 Terri had the spirit of adventure, she loved road trips anywhere at 
any time. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends. 
In 1984, she moved to Kansas to be closer to her sister Cindi and her 
family. She divorced Jack and remained in Kansas to be close to her 
daughter until her passing.
 Terri was preceded in death by her dad and stepmom, Melvin and Nancy
 West, of Loveland, Colorado and mom and stepdad, Betty and Archie Aman,
 of Loveland, Colorado.
 She leaves behind her daughter, Jackie Lynn (Brown) Winder and 
husband James of Oberlin, Kansas; sisters: Cindi (West) Grafel and 
husband Kyle of Herndon, Kansas, Lorri (Aman) Grafel and husband Kent of
 Culbertson, Nebraska, Debbie (Reider) Gray and husband Mike of Montana;
 brother, Mark Reider of Cut Bend, Montana; Granddaughters: Carmen 
(Winder) Ridpath and husband Joseph of Goodland, Kansas, Cheyenne Winder
 of Oberlin, Kansas and a lot of nieces, nephews and great friends.
 She will be missed deeply by all.

Terri Lynn Brown

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>February 8, 1962 ~ August 1, 2021An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/James-Malone">HERE</a> for service details.

James Craig Malone

Kiana Danell Adams, 25, of Stockton, Kansas, died on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home.

Kiana was born on August 25, 1995, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter 
of Liria (Herman) Adams.&nbsp; She grew up in Hays, Kansas, and graduated 
from Larned High School in Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She met her fiancée Brett 
Kreutzer and from this union they were blessed with two children Brodie 
and Brynlie Kreutzer.&nbsp; She worked as a fulltime homemaker taking care of
 her growing family.&nbsp; She enjoyed making crafts with her children, 
music, and everything outdoors. She loved fishing, and was an excellent 
marksman.

Proud of her heritage, Kiana was a member of the Cherokee Nation Native American Tribe.

Surviving family include her mother Liria Adams of Catherine, Kansas,
 fiancée Brett Kreutzer, son Brodie J. Kreutzer and Brynlie N. Kreutzer 
all of the home; brothers Kelby Price of Hays, Kansas and Jerod Price of
 Tulsa, Oklahoma and sister Briana Adams of Ft. Worth, Texas. Cremation 
has been selected by the family and a private memorial service will be 
held at a later date.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Kiana Danell Adams, 25, of Stockton, Kansas, died on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at her home.Kiana was born on August 25, 1995, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter 
of Liria (Herman) Adams.&nbsp; She grew up in Hays, Kansas, and graduated 
from Larned High School in Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She met her fiancée Brett 
Kreutzer and from this union they were blessed with two children Brodie 
and Brynlie Kreutzer.&nbsp; She worked as a fulltime homemaker taking care of
 her growing family.&nbsp; She enjoyed making crafts with her children, 
music, and everything outdoors. She loved fishing, and was an excellent 
marksman.Proud of her heritage, Kiana was a member of the Cherokee Nation Native American Tribe.Surviving family include her mother Liria Adams of Catherine, Kansas,
 fiancée Brett Kreutzer, son Brodie J. Kreutzer and Brynlie N. Kreutzer 
all of the home; brothers Kelby Price of Hays, Kansas and Jerod Price of
 Tulsa, Oklahoma and sister Briana Adams of Ft. Worth, Texas. Cremation 
has been selected by the family and a private memorial service will be 
held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Kiana Danell Adams

Cody Joseph Johnson, 35, of Hays, KS died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 2,&nbsp;2021, near Hill City, KS.

Cody was born March 21, 1986, in Hays, KS to Kriag Johnson and Jackie Jacobs Eakin.&nbsp; He attended and graduated from Hays High School – class of 2004.

He was a friend to all he encountered, and enjoyed time with his family throwing darts, playing pool, and cheering on the Detroit Red Wings.&nbsp; He also enjoyed anything with two wheels, especially motorcycles.

He is survived by his daughter Emry of Hays; mother and stepfather Jackie (Shannon) Eakin of Hays; sister Cassie Johnson of Ellis; grandmas Darlene Rogers of Hays and Kay VanHouteghen of Waterford, MI; grandpa Joe Jacobs of Dodge City; and many cherished aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Kraig; and grandpa Charlie Rogers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be&nbsp;Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,&nbsp;1805 Vine Street, Hays, KS with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow the services in the parish cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to benefit Emry’s education.&nbsp; Please make any/all checks payable to Jackie Eakin in care of the funeral home.

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

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>

<h2>Cody Joseph Johnson, Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure>March 21, 1986 - August 2, 2021Cody Joseph Johnson, 35, of Hays, KS died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on August 2,&nbsp;2021, near Hill City, KS.Cody was born March 21, 1986, in Hays, KS to Kriag Johnson and Jackie Jacobs Eakin.&nbsp; He attended and graduated from Hays High School – class of 2004.He was a friend to all he encountered, and enjoyed time with his family throwing darts, playing pool, and cheering on the Detroit Red Wings.&nbsp; He also enjoyed anything with two wheels, especially motorcycles.He is survived by his daughter Emry of Hays; mother and stepfather Jackie (Shannon) Eakin of Hays; sister Cassie Johnson of Ellis; grandmas Darlene Rogers of Hays and Kay VanHouteghen of Waterford, MI; grandpa Joe Jacobs of Dodge City; and many cherished aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his father Kraig; and grandpa Charlie Rogers.Mass of Christian Burial will be&nbsp;Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,&nbsp;1805 Vine Street, Hays, KS with Father Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow the services in the parish cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5 p.m. to 7p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to benefit Emry’s education.&nbsp; Please make any/all checks payable to Jackie Eakin in care of the funeral home.Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.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>

Cody Joseph Johnson

Robert E. Boxley Sr. of Lakeland, Florida passed away Sunday, April 
25, 2021. He was born June 5, 1933, in Tribune, Kansas to Clifford and 
Viola Cogdill Boxley.

Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the 
Korean War. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the Knights of 
Columbus, and the Catholic War Veterans. Robert loved spending time with
 his family. Was a devoted fan of University of Missouri football and 
basketball. Enjoyed wood carving and won several prizes at the Florida 
State Fair. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great 
grandfather and will be greatly missed.

Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna, children Diana and
 Bradley Tice, Mark Boxley, Marsha and Vito Vano, Robert Boxley, Jr., 4 
grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.

A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. (MT) on Friday, August 6, 
2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune, Kansas with Fr. Ben 
Martin presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery&nbsp;in Tribune, Kansas.

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 </figure>Robert E. Boxley Sr. of Lakeland, Florida passed away Sunday, April 
25, 2021. He was born June 5, 1933, in Tribune, Kansas to Clifford and 
Viola Cogdill Boxley.Robert was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the 
Korean War. He was a member of St. Joseph's Church, the Knights of 
Columbus, and the Catholic War Veterans. Robert loved spending time with
 his family. Was a devoted fan of University of Missouri football and 
basketball. Enjoyed wood carving and won several prizes at the Florida 
State Fair. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great 
grandfather and will be greatly missed.Robert is survived by his wife of 65 years, Donna, children Diana and
 Bradley Tice, Mark Boxley, Marsha and Vito Vano, Robert Boxley, Jr., 4 
grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. (MT) on Friday, August 6, 
2021, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune, Kansas with Fr. Ben 
Martin presiding.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be written to the St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Inurnment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery&nbsp;in Tribune, Kansas.

Robert E. Boxley Sr.

Phillipsburg resident Kay L. Eakins passed away Sunday, August 1, 
2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age
 of 73.

She was born May 19, 1948, in Lincoln, NE the daughter of Victor and Margaret Mae (Brown) Chandler.&nbsp;

She was a kitchen aide at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg.

Kay was united in marriage to Robert L. Eakins on June 12, 1965, in Concordia, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert.

Survivors include her son Sam Eakins and wife Brenda of Burr Oak, KS;
 brother Ken Chandler and Marta of Mankato, KS; sister Dee Engling and 
husband Mike of Phillipsburg, KS; four grandchildren: Amber, Lainie, 
Cordell, and Noah; and two great grandchildren: Keegan and Kason.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private inurnment will take place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc. c/o 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Phillipsburg resident Kay L. Eakins passed away Sunday, August 1, 
2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age
 of 73.She was born May 19, 1948, in Lincoln, NE the daughter of Victor and Margaret Mae (Brown) Chandler.&nbsp;She was a kitchen aide at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg.Kay was united in marriage to Robert L. Eakins on June 12, 1965, in Concordia, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert.Survivors include her son Sam Eakins and wife Brenda of Burr Oak, KS;
 brother Ken Chandler and Marta of Mankato, KS; sister Dee Engling and 
husband Mike of Phillipsburg, KS; four grandchildren: Amber, Lainie, 
Cordell, and Noah; and two great grandchildren: Keegan and Kason.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private inurnment will take place in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Concordia, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc. c/o 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Kay L. Eakins

Clarice Elaine (Kelly) Peteete, of 
Hays, KS passed away on August 2, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Funeral 
Services will be 10 AM Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the First United 
Methodist Church in Hays, 305 West 7th Street, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow the services in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in 
Republic County, KS.

A complete obituary is pending and will be provided by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Memorials are suggested to: FHSU Department of Nursing in memory of Clarice Peteete.

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

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

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 </figure>Clarice Elaine (Kelly) Peteete, of 
Hays, KS passed away on August 2, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Funeral 
Services will be 10 AM Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the First United 
Methodist Church in Hays, 305 West 7th Street, Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow the services in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in 
Republic County, KS.A complete obituary is pending and will be provided by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Memorials are suggested to: FHSU Department of Nursing in memory of Clarice Peteete.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Clarice Peteete

Reta E. (Cody) Hawkins was born November 9, 1935, in Oberlin, KS, to 
George and Verna (Chapin) Cody. The youngest of seven children, she grew
 up at the Sappa State Park where her dad, George, was Park 
Superintendent. In 1949, they moved to town. Reta attended school in 
Oberlin. 
Reta met her future husband, “Shorty” Duane Hawkins, at a dance in 
Norcatur. Shorty was in the Air Force at that time. They were married on
 July 24, 1954, in Oberlin, KS. To this union, three children were born,
 Cheryl Ann, Robert Duane and Sandra Lee. 
In 1960, the couple made their home in McDonald, KS, where Shorty leased
 land from his Aunt Daisy and started farming. When the children were 
school age, Reta began helping with the farming. She drove a 730 John 
Deere with a buggy top and radio, pulling a 14 ft one way. When harvest 
time came, she drove the farm truck to the elevator. Reta also drove the
 school bus during the school year. She drove 2 generations of children 
in her over 30 years of driving. It was the best job she ever had and 
loved each and every kid, and they loved her too. 
Reta and Shorty had a lot of adventures together, from owning and 
operating semi’s, owning a bar and running a gas station, to racing 
stock cars, hunting and fishing. They bought land in Missouri, for 
retirement, and moved there in 1978. In 1983, they moved back to western
 Kansas and built a home in McDonald. Shorty tinkered in his shop until 
he died on May 15, 2015. Reta stayed in the home until her last days. 
She passed away peacefully, in the hospital, surrounded by her family, 
on July 30, 2021. 
Reta was preceded in death by her husband Shorty; her parents, George 
and Verna Cody; three brothers, Roy Cody, Warren Cody and Elden Cody; 
two sisters, Irel Myers and Arvilla McCloud and three grandchildren, 
Michelle Hawkins, Bradley Hawkins and Jesse Hawkins. 
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Weishapl, of St. Francis, Robert
 Hawkins, of St. Francis, and Sandra Lee, of McDonald, KS; 
grandchildren, J.D. Hawkins, Rex Weishapl and wife Emily, and Alexis 
Weishapl; great grandchildren, Chase Hawkins, Xavier Weishapl, Elina 
Weishapl and Iris Weishapl and one sister, Gara Lee Sprague. She will be
 deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 
2021, at the Bird City Wesleyan Church, with burial in Grace Cemetery, 
McDonald, KS. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Reta E. (Cody) Hawkins was born November 9, 1935, in Oberlin, KS, to 
George and Verna (Chapin) Cody. The youngest of seven children, she grew
 up at the Sappa State Park where her dad, George, was Park 
Superintendent. In 1949, they moved to town. Reta attended school in 
Oberlin. 
Reta met her future husband, “Shorty” Duane Hawkins, at a dance in 
Norcatur. Shorty was in the Air Force at that time. They were married on
 July 24, 1954, in Oberlin, KS. To this union, three children were born,
 Cheryl Ann, Robert Duane and Sandra Lee. 
In 1960, the couple made their home in McDonald, KS, where Shorty leased
 land from his Aunt Daisy and started farming. When the children were 
school age, Reta began helping with the farming. She drove a 730 John 
Deere with a buggy top and radio, pulling a 14 ft one way. When harvest 
time came, she drove the farm truck to the elevator. Reta also drove the
 school bus during the school year. She drove 2 generations of children 
in her over 30 years of driving. It was the best job she ever had and 
loved each and every kid, and they loved her too. 
Reta and Shorty had a lot of adventures together, from owning and 
operating semi’s, owning a bar and running a gas station, to racing 
stock cars, hunting and fishing. They bought land in Missouri, for 
retirement, and moved there in 1978. In 1983, they moved back to western
 Kansas and built a home in McDonald. Shorty tinkered in his shop until 
he died on May 15, 2015. Reta stayed in the home until her last days. 
She passed away peacefully, in the hospital, surrounded by her family, 
on July 30, 2021. 
Reta was preceded in death by her husband Shorty; her parents, George 
and Verna Cody; three brothers, Roy Cody, Warren Cody and Elden Cody; 
two sisters, Irel Myers and Arvilla McCloud and three grandchildren, 
Michelle Hawkins, Bradley Hawkins and Jesse Hawkins. 
She is survived by her children, Cheryl Weishapl, of St. Francis, Robert
 Hawkins, of St. Francis, and Sandra Lee, of McDonald, KS; 
grandchildren, J.D. Hawkins, Rex Weishapl and wife Emily, and Alexis 
Weishapl; great grandchildren, Chase Hawkins, Xavier Weishapl, Elina 
Weishapl and Iris Weishapl and one sister, Gara Lee Sprague. She will be
 deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 4, 
2021, at the Bird City Wesleyan Church, with burial in Grace Cemetery, 
McDonald, KS. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Reta E. (Cody) Hawkins

Monday, November 11th, 1929-Friday, July 30th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/lola-griffin/4682046/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Monday, November 11th, 1929-Friday, July 30th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/lola-griffin/4682046/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Lola Mae Griffin (Parsons)

Lawrence J. “Larry” LaBarge, 79, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. 
 Larry was born February 3, 1942, in Damar, Kansas, the son of Leonard 
and Caroline Newall LaBarge. He graduated from Damar High School and 
Fort Hays State University earning three degrees in education. Larry 
taught Spanish, English and Latin and spoke French and Italian. He also 
served as a counselor and administrator. Most of his career was spent in
 western Kansas where he was named Outstanding Young Educator. He 
retired from USD 501, Topeka, where he served at Jardine School. On June 6, 1961, Larry and Joyce Dreiling were united in marriage. She survives. 
 He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus 
Council No. 8411 and the James W. Gibbons Fourth Degree Assembly. 
 Larry was a very talented woodworker who made many toys for his beloved
 children and grandchildren as well as donating many for the Church’s 
fund raisers. Also surviving are Larry’s children, Monique 
Ellis, her husband, Shane, and Darin LaBarge; three grandchildren 
Madison, Maegan and Nolan LaBarge; great-grandson, Bennett Matthew; 
brother-in-law, Gerald Dreiling; and sisters-in-law, Jean Stabb and 
Shirley Bollig. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. 
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Christ 
the King Catholic Church followed by the Fourth Degree Chalice Ceremony 
and rosary led by Knight of Columbus Council No. 8411 at 10:30. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the Church. 
Inurnment will be Saturday, August 7, at 1 p.m. in Sacred Heart 
Cemetery, Plainville, Kansas. A reception will follow in the Knights of 
Columbus Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may 
be made to Christ the King Church, Topeka or Sacred Heart School, 
Plainville and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 
SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lawrence J. “Larry” LaBarge, 79, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021. 
 Larry was born February 3, 1942, in Damar, Kansas, the son of Leonard 
and Caroline Newall LaBarge. He graduated from Damar High School and 
Fort Hays State University earning three degrees in education. Larry 
taught Spanish, English and Latin and spoke French and Italian. He also 
served as a counselor and administrator. Most of his career was spent in
 western Kansas where he was named Outstanding Young Educator. He 
retired from USD 501, Topeka, where he served at Jardine School. On June 6, 1961, Larry and Joyce Dreiling were united in marriage. She survives. 
 He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church, Knight of Columbus 
Council No. 8411 and the James W. Gibbons Fourth Degree Assembly. 
 Larry was a very talented woodworker who made many toys for his beloved
 children and grandchildren as well as donating many for the Church’s 
fund raisers. Also surviving are Larry’s children, Monique 
Ellis, her husband, Shane, and Darin LaBarge; three grandchildren 
Madison, Maegan and Nolan LaBarge; great-grandson, Bennett Matthew; 
brother-in-law, Gerald Dreiling; and sisters-in-law, Jean Stabb and 
Shirley Bollig. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. 
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 3, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Christ 
the King Catholic Church followed by the Fourth Degree Chalice Ceremony 
and rosary led by Knight of Columbus Council No. 8411 at 10:30. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at the Church. 
Inurnment will be Saturday, August 7, at 1 p.m. in Sacred Heart 
Cemetery, Plainville, Kansas. A reception will follow in the Knights of 
Columbus Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may 
be made to Christ the King Church, Topeka or Sacred Heart School, 
Plainville and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 
SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.

Lawrence J. 'Larry' LaBarge

Donna Ann Seltmann, 73, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died on July 31, 2021, at the Journey House.

She was born on January 19, 1948, to ElVerne and Mary (Wilt) Seltmann
 of Nekoma, Kansas. She attended Pleasant Point country school, 
Alexander Grade School and graduated from Alexander High School in 1966.
 She attended Union College for a time, then worked as a Certified Nurse
 Assistant at various skilled nursing facilities including Homestead, 
Clark Jeary, Holmes Lake Manor and Eastmont.

She is survived by her siblings Shirley Opp of Lincoln, NE; Bill 
Seltmann of Nekoma, KS; Lyle Seltmann of Smyrna, TN; Terry (Cynthia) 
Seltmann of Nekoma, KS; Rita (John) Taylor of Portland, TN; Tim (Marcia)
 Seltmann of Nekoma, KS; Kerrie (Ralph) Schnell of Lincoln, NE; and many
 nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She will be remembered for her love for plants, garage sales, puzzles
 and game playing. Donna brightened up the room with her fun-loving 
spirit and love of people.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Her final resting place will be in Nekoma, Kansas, her childhood home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the 
Donna Ann Seltmann Sunken Gardens Fund through the Lincoln Parks 
Foundation at www.lincolnparks.org or 3131 O Street, Suite 301, Lincoln,
 NE 68510.

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

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

Donna Ann Seltmann, 73, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died on July 31, 2021, at the Journey House.She was born on January 19, 1948, to ElVerne and Mary (Wilt) Seltmann
 of Nekoma, Kansas. She attended Pleasant Point country school, 
Alexander Grade School and graduated from Alexander High School in 1966.
 She attended Union College for a time, then worked as a Certified Nurse
 Assistant at various skilled nursing facilities including Homestead, 
Clark Jeary, Holmes Lake Manor and Eastmont.She is survived by her siblings Shirley Opp of Lincoln, NE; Bill 
Seltmann of Nekoma, KS; Lyle Seltmann of Smyrna, TN; Terry (Cynthia) 
Seltmann of Nekoma, KS; Rita (John) Taylor of Portland, TN; Tim (Marcia)
 Seltmann of Nekoma, KS; Kerrie (Ralph) Schnell of Lincoln, NE; and many
 nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents.She will be remembered for her love for plants, garage sales, puzzles
 and game playing. Donna brightened up the room with her fun-loving 
spirit and love of people.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. at Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Her final resting place will be in Nekoma, Kansas, her childhood home.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the 
Donna Ann Seltmann Sunken Gardens Fund through the Lincoln Parks 
Foundation at www.lincolnparks.org or 3131 O Street, Suite 301, Lincoln,
 NE 68510.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Donna Ann Seltmann

Keith William Gnad, 61, of Overland 
Park, KS died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Advent Health - Shawnee 
Mission.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1960, in Hays, KS to Clarence C. and Janet 
L. (Morin) Gnad.&nbsp; 

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 14, 
2021, at 1:00 PM at 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

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 </figure>Keith William Gnad, 61, of Overland 
Park, KS died Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Advent Health - Shawnee 
Mission.&nbsp; He was born June 9, 1960, in Hays, KS to Clarence C. and Janet 
L. (Morin) Gnad.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 14, 
2021, at 1:00 PM at 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

Keith William Gnad

Richard Lee “Dickie Lee” Weiser, 71, died peacefully at his home on 
Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1950, at Garden City the son of Jerome S. and Donna Lee (Wheatcroft) Weiser. 
Rich graduated from Dighton High School in 1968 and was drafted into the United States Army shortly after he began college at Fort Hays State University. He served as an office clerk in Thailand during the Vietnam War. After his discharge he attended Goodland Vo-Tech and continued his studies at Hutchinson Community College. On May 30, 1981, he married Linda Stremel in Dodge City. 
Rich owned and operated Dickie Lee’s Lounge &amp; Parlor from 1980 to the early 1990s. He spent the rest of his life as the owner and contractor of his Company RLW Construction. His younger brother, Robert, worked alongside Rich and his small crew for many years. In later years he also did roof inspections for Reliable Reports.

He was an avid and competitive golfer who won several tournaments throughout the state and took great pride in his two holes in one. Many will remember Rich for his passion for automobiles, especially his 1956 Ford pickup from high school and his bright, shiny Corvettes. A cribbage player and great dancer, he never knew a stranger, always enjoyed a good joke, and loved spending time with his family. 
Rich’s memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. 
He is preceded in death by his Parents- Jerome and Donna Weiser and Brother-Robert “Snub” Weiser.

He is survived by his Son- Nick Weiser of Dunkirk, New York, Sister- Brenda (Steve) Kuhlman of Cimarron, Former Wife- Linda Stremel of Dighton, Step-Children- Kimberly (Shane) Bell on Linwood and Kurt Cummins of Dighton, 4 Grandchildren- Wyatt and Aspen of Linwood and Max and Kendreex of Dighton.

Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 7, at St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post # 190 and Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard.

Memorials are suggested to Lane County Country Club in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Richard Lee “Dickie Lee” Weiser, 71, died peacefully at his home on 
Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born on August 1, 1950, at Garden City the son of Jerome S. and Donna Lee (Wheatcroft) Weiser. 
Rich graduated from Dighton High School in 1968 and was drafted into the United States Army shortly after he began college at Fort Hays State University. He served as an office clerk in Thailand during the Vietnam War. After his discharge he attended Goodland Vo-Tech and continued his studies at Hutchinson Community College. On May 30, 1981, he married Linda Stremel in Dodge City. 
Rich owned and operated Dickie Lee’s Lounge &amp; Parlor from 1980 to the early 1990s. He spent the rest of his life as the owner and contractor of his Company RLW Construction. His younger brother, Robert, worked alongside Rich and his small crew for many years. In later years he also did roof inspections for Reliable Reports. 
He was an avid and competitive golfer who won several tournaments throughout the state and took great pride in his two holes in one. Many will remember Rich for his passion for automobiles, especially his 1956 Ford pickup from high school and his bright, shiny Corvettes. A cribbage player and great dancer, he never knew a stranger, always enjoyed a good joke, and loved spending time with his family. 
Rich’s memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. 
He is preceded in death by his Parents- Jerome and Donna Weiser and Brother-Robert “Snub” Weiser. 
He is survived by his Son- Nick Weiser of Dunkirk, New York, Sister- Brenda (Steve) Kuhlman of Cimarron, Former Wife- Linda Stremel of Dighton, Step-Children- Kimberly (Shane) Bell on Linwood and Kurt Cummins of Dighton, 4 Grandchildren- Wyatt and Aspen of Linwood and Max and Kendreex of Dighton. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 7, at St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military honors by American Legion Post # 190 and Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to Lane County Country Club in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Richard Lee 'Dickie Lee' Weiser

Phyllis Lorraine (Meyer) Gugler, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, in Ellis. She was born September 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Edwin and Catherine (Blesch) Meyer. On February 12, 1955, she married Loren Arthur Gugler in Chicago. He preceded her in death July 26, 2012. Phyllis was a farm wife and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary and PEO Chapter FO all in Ellis. She enjoyed Gardening, Bowling, Cross Stitching, Needlepoint and cooking Fried Chicken during Harvest. She is survived by a son, Doug Gugler and wife Ann of Ellis; two grandsons, Scott Gugler and Tanner Gugler and wife Carlyne all of Ellis and a great grandson, Joseph Scott Gugler of Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Ralph Gugler; a daughter, Marcy Gugler; a grandson, Anthony Gugler and her sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Charles Klingler. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 7 PM with a parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM all at St. Mary’s Church. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. Contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or the Ellis Public Library and may be sent with the check made payable to the organization of your choice to Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be sent 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>

<figure>
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 </figure>Phyllis Lorraine (Meyer) Gugler, age 90, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, July 30, 2021, in Ellis. She was born September 25, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois to Edwin and Catherine (Blesch) Meyer. On February 12, 1955, she married Loren Arthur Gugler in Chicago. He preceded her in death July 26, 2012. Phyllis was a farm wife and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, VFW Auxiliary and PEO Chapter FO all in Ellis. She enjoyed Gardening, Bowling, Cross Stitching, Needlepoint and cooking Fried Chicken during Harvest. She is survived by a son, Doug Gugler and wife Ann of Ellis; two grandsons, Scott Gugler and Tanner Gugler and wife Carlyne all of Ellis and a great grandson, Joseph Scott Gugler of Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, David Ralph Gugler; a daughter, Marcy Gugler; a grandson, Anthony Gugler and her sister and brother-in-law, Ethel and Charles Klingler. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, August 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 7 PM with a parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM all at St. Mary’s Church. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. Contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church or the Ellis Public Library and may be sent with the check made payable to the organization of your choice to Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be sent 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>

Phyllis Gugler

Larry R. Larson, 79, Junction City, KS. passed 
away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has
 taken place per Mr. Larsons wish. A memorial service will be held 11 
a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at First Christian Church 1429 St. Mary's 
Road Junction City, KS. Pastor Ronnie Roberts will officiate. The family
 will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. A 
reception will follow the memorial service at the church. Inurnment will
 be held following the reception in Liberty Cemetery near Alida, KS. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman High School Art 
Department. Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Kirk 
Larson (Brooke) of Mooresville, IN and Roderick Larson of Kansas City, 
MO; a daughter, Robyn Brumfield of Ft. Worth, TX; five grandchildren, 
Kinsey Larson, Josephine Larson, Ezra Brumfield, Taylor Larson and Eden 
Brumfield; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Larry was 
preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Eric, Earl, Eugene, 
Harvey, Norman, Everett and Vernon Larson; and a sister Reva Hostetler. Born
 June 30, 1942, the youngest of 9 children to Henry August and Hazel 
Rundle Glenn Larson originally of the Wakefield, Kansas area. Larry 
attended rural schools and graduated from Dickinson County Community 
High School in Chapman, Kansas. He was a graduate of Fort Hays State 
University where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, serving 
as Social Chairman and Commissary Steward along with being involved in 
numerous other extra curricular activities. While many farm 
parents in those days thought children were “cheaper by the dozen”, 
Larry’s parents discussed and thought that 8 children would be enough to
 help with the farm chores as almost everything that was produced on the
 farm was needed for food. Larry was a kind, obedient and cheerful son 
and brother who was always proud to talk about being a farm boy and his 
careers that followed. He started driving a Ford tractor at age 6 to 
help pick up hay bales and that was just the beginning of working their 
family farm and helping numerous neighbors. At age 16, Larry was 
employed for the State of Kansas Highway Department in Junction City 
where he worked for two summers. Following his graduation from 
High School, not yet 18, Larry walked into Wilson and Company Engineers 
and Architects in Salina, Kansas and asked to speak with the President 
of the company. He was obliged and started work there one year later 
doing drawings for the Saudi Arabian Government Highway project. Due to 
his performance there, he never had to ask for another professional job!
 As word traveled, Larry eventually moved to Waterloo, Iowa and taught 
Commercial Art at Hawkeye Institute of Technology for almost 30 years. 
Larry also had his own studio and did all aspects of Advertising Art and
 Design. He was devoted to his family and as his children became
 older he served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization. Larry
 often said his proudest moments were raising his family and watching 
his students become successful. Larry enjoyed fishing and was an 
avid bowler, bowling for 60 years with one perfect 300 game. Larry was 
added to the Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a junior bowling coach and got
 to meet Hall of Fame professional bowler, Dick Weber, for raising money
 for the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America. Larry was an advisor for 
the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and served on a number of 
charitable organizations and events. Larry was also proud to have served
 as a Scout Master for eight years. He loved working with young 
children. As you know, in those days only the Good Lord knew 
whether a child to be born was a boy or a girl. As Larry’s dad was 
working on the farm making noise in March, 1942, the Good Lord came to 
him and asked what kind of ears he wanted for his son. Because of the 
noise, his dad thought he said “What kind of beers do you want” to which
 he replied, “two big ones”. On June 30, 1942, with his mother 45 
years old, Larry was born on the kitchen table in the old farm house 
with the help of a mid-wife, but there were complications. Dr. Butcher,
 who was the doctor in Wakefield came to the house and discussed with 
the mid-wife the situation. They could not determine whether the 
problems were related to his mother’s age, being born on the kitchen 
table or if it might be because of his “big ears”. After 2 months of 
careful treatment the Doctor told his mother that it looked like 
everything was going to be fine. His mother replied “Thank you Lord” to 
which Larry’s big ears heard that response. As he grew older, Larry 
began to read and research and found what his mother actually said was 
“Amen Lord”. Larry studied about a seminary student who was working on 
his Doctorate Degree. On his thesis he asked what the definition of Amen
 was and found that only about 30% of people who say Amen actually know 
what they are saying. To leave a special online message for the family, visit www.johnsonjc.com.

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 </figure>Larry R. Larson, 79, Junction City, KS. passed 
away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has
 taken place per Mr. Larsons wish. A memorial service will be held 11 
a.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021 at First Christian Church 1429 St. Mary's 
Road Junction City, KS. Pastor Ronnie Roberts will officiate. The family
 will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. A 
reception will follow the memorial service at the church. Inurnment will
 be held following the reception in Liberty Cemetery near Alida, KS. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman High School Art 
Department. Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Kirk 
Larson (Brooke) of Mooresville, IN and Roderick Larson of Kansas City, 
MO; a daughter, Robyn Brumfield of Ft. Worth, TX; five grandchildren, 
Kinsey Larson, Josephine Larson, Ezra Brumfield, Taylor Larson and Eden 
Brumfield; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Larry was 
preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Eric, Earl, Eugene, 
Harvey, Norman, Everett and Vernon Larson; and a sister Reva Hostetler. Born
 June 30, 1942, the youngest of 9 children to Henry August and Hazel 
Rundle Glenn Larson originally of the Wakefield, Kansas area. Larry 
attended rural schools and graduated from Dickinson County Community 
High School in Chapman, Kansas. He was a graduate of Fort Hays State 
University where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, serving 
as Social Chairman and Commissary Steward along with being involved in 
numerous other extra curricular activities. While many farm 
parents in those days thought children were “cheaper by the dozen”, 
Larry’s parents discussed and thought that 8 children would be enough to
 help with the farm chores as almost everything that was produced on the
 farm was needed for food. Larry was a kind, obedient and cheerful son 
and brother who was always proud to talk about being a farm boy and his 
careers that followed. He started driving a Ford tractor at age 6 to 
help pick up hay bales and that was just the beginning of working their 
family farm and helping numerous neighbors. At age 16, Larry was 
employed for the State of Kansas Highway Department in Junction City 
where he worked for two summers. Following his graduation from 
High School, not yet 18, Larry walked into Wilson and Company Engineers 
and Architects in Salina, Kansas and asked to speak with the President 
of the company. He was obliged and started work there one year later 
doing drawings for the Saudi Arabian Government Highway project. Due to 
his performance there, he never had to ask for another professional job!
 As word traveled, Larry eventually moved to Waterloo, Iowa and taught 
Commercial Art at Hawkeye Institute of Technology for almost 30 years. 
Larry also had his own studio and did all aspects of Advertising Art and
 Design. He was devoted to his family and as his children became
 older he served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization. Larry
 often said his proudest moments were raising his family and watching 
his students become successful. Larry enjoyed fishing and was an 
avid bowler, bowling for 60 years with one perfect 300 game. Larry was 
added to the Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a junior bowling coach and got
 to meet Hall of Fame professional bowler, Dick Weber, for raising money
 for the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America. Larry was an advisor for 
the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and served on a number of 
charitable organizations and events. Larry was also proud to have served
 as a Scout Master for eight years. He loved working with young 
children. As you know, in those days only the Good Lord knew 
whether a child to be born was a boy or a girl. As Larry’s dad was 
working on the farm making noise in March, 1942, the Good Lord came to 
him and asked what kind of ears he wanted for his son. Because of the 
noise, his dad thought he said “What kind of beers do you want” to which
 he replied, “two big ones”. On June 30, 1942, with his mother 45 
years old, Larry was born on the kitchen table in the old farm house 
with the help of a mid-wife, but there were complications. Dr. Butcher,
 who was the doctor in Wakefield came to the house and discussed with 
the mid-wife the situation. They could not determine whether the 
problems were related to his mother’s age, being born on the kitchen 
table or if it might be because of his “big ears”. After 2 months of 
careful treatment the Doctor told his mother that it looked like 
everything was going to be fine. His mother replied “Thank you Lord” to 
which Larry’s big ears heard that response. As he grew older, Larry 
began to read and research and found what his mother actually said was 
“Amen Lord”. Larry studied about a seminary student who was working on 
his Doctorate Degree. On his thesis he asked what the definition of Amen
 was and found that only about 30% of people who say Amen actually know 
what they are saying. To leave a special online message for the family, visit www.johnsonjc.com.

Larry R. Larson

Roch Alan Miller, 66, passed away at his home August 1, 2021, 
surrounded by much of his family in his final days. Roch was born in 
Great Bend to Cy and Fran (Muth) Miller and lived most of his life in 
Barton County.

Roch was a United States Marine, lifetime oilfield worker and lake 
enthusiast all his life. He was loved by his family and friends for who 
he felt the same and gave his all to make sure they all knew he would 
help them in any way possible. His faith was solid in Christ and he 
looked forward to seeing his son, Rochy in heaven along with so many 
others.

Roch is survived by his loving wife, Cori of Ellinwood; a daughter, 
Tammy Dean of Galveston, TX; a brother, Don (Wendy) Miller of 
Hutchinson; a sister, Monica (Barry) Bowers of Great Bend; a daughter in
 law, Renee Miller of Great Bend; his grandchildren, Kaleb, Aerieana, 
Elijah, Brynn, Daegan and Cambrie; and nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roch Miller II; and his 
brothers, Tim Miller and Mick Miller.

Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. A 
Celebration of Roch’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 
7, 2021, at Wilson Lake Tatanka Lodge-The Church, with Military Rites 
conducted by the United States Marine. In lieu of flowers, memorials 
have been designated to Wilson Lake Area Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Roch Alan Miller, 66, passed away at his home August 1, 2021, 
surrounded by much of his family in his final days. Roch was born in 
Great Bend to Cy and Fran (Muth) Miller and lived most of his life in 
Barton County.Roch was a United States Marine, lifetime oilfield worker and lake 
enthusiast all his life. He was loved by his family and friends for who 
he felt the same and gave his all to make sure they all knew he would 
help them in any way possible. His faith was solid in Christ and he 
looked forward to seeing his son, Rochy in heaven along with so many 
others.Roch is survived by his loving wife, Cori of Ellinwood; a daughter, 
Tammy Dean of Galveston, TX; a brother, Don (Wendy) Miller of 
Hutchinson; a sister, Monica (Barry) Bowers of Great Bend; a daughter in
 law, Renee Miller of Great Bend; his grandchildren, Kaleb, Aerieana, 
Elijah, Brynn, Daegan and Cambrie; and nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; a son, Roch Miller II; and his 
brothers, Tim Miller and Mick Miller.Cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. A 
Celebration of Roch’s Life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 
7, 2021, at Wilson Lake Tatanka Lodge-The Church, with Military Rites 
conducted by the United States Marine. In lieu of flowers, memorials 
have been designated to Wilson Lake Area Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.From Roch – I’m Gone – Ta-Da!!

Roch Alan Miller |2021|

Patricia Ann Drehle, 87, passed away July 31, 2021, at University 
Village Memory Care in Round Rock, Tex. She was born November 28, 1933, 
at Albert, Kan. to Orville &amp; Rachel (Lebsack) Hays. She married 
Merle Drehle on January 14, 1961, at Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; He died September
 15, 1990.

Patricia was a claims secretary at Farm Bureau Financial Services in 
Great Bend. In 1997 she moved away from Great Bend and relocated in 
Harlingen, Tex., before moving to Round Rock, Tex. in 2013. She was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, and St. Paul Lutheran 
Church in Harlingen. She always volunteered at church. She especially 
loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include, a daughter, Susan Uribe and husband Eddie of Round
 Rock, Tex.; a brother, Charles Hays and wife Jennifer of Cordillera, 
Colo.; and a grandson, Adam Uribe of Dallas, Tex. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband, Merle Drehle; and two sisters, Carol 
Mills and Sandra Horn.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Private 
Family Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Great Bend
 Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan. Memorials have been designated to Trinity 
Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Drehle, 87, passed away July 31, 2021, at University 
Village Memory Care in Round Rock, Tex. She was born November 28, 1933, 
at Albert, Kan. to Orville &amp; Rachel (Lebsack) Hays. She married 
Merle Drehle on January 14, 1961, at Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; He died September
 15, 1990.Patricia was a claims secretary at Farm Bureau Financial Services in 
Great Bend. In 1997 she moved away from Great Bend and relocated in 
Harlingen, Tex., before moving to Round Rock, Tex. in 2013. She was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, and St. Paul Lutheran 
Church in Harlingen. She always volunteered at church. She especially 
loved spending time with her family.Survivors include, a daughter, Susan Uribe and husband Eddie of Round
 Rock, Tex.; a brother, Charles Hays and wife Jennifer of Cordillera, 
Colo.; and a grandson, Adam Uribe of Dallas, Tex. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband, Merle Drehle; and two sisters, Carol 
Mills and Sandra Horn.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Private 
Family Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Great Bend
 Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan. Memorials have been designated to Trinity 
Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Patricia Ann Drehle

Gregory Keith Chambers, age 56, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 
his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on December 19, 1964, to 
James and Shirley Ziegler Chambers. He was a new resident of the 
community and worked in the oil fields.

Gregory was a member of the Catholic faith.

Gregory was married to Angi Sanders. She passed away in May of 2015.

Survivors include his parents, his son Keith Charles Chambers &amp; 
Jennifer of Cheyenne, Wyoming, his daughter Kaitlin Rose Chambers of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming, his sister Shelly Wiley of Scott City, Kansas, his 
brother James X. Chambers of Scott City, Kansas, and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother, Andrew Chambers.

Memorials may be given to the Gregory Chambers Memorial Fund in care 
of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Gregory Keith Chambers, age 56, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 
his home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on December 19, 1964, to 
James and Shirley Ziegler Chambers. He was a new resident of the 
community and worked in the oil fields.Gregory was a member of the Catholic faith.Gregory was married to Angi Sanders. She passed away in May of 2015.Survivors include his parents, his son Keith Charles Chambers &amp; 
Jennifer of Cheyenne, Wyoming, his daughter Kaitlin Rose Chambers of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming, his sister Shelly Wiley of Scott City, Kansas, his 
brother James X. Chambers of Scott City, Kansas, and two grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother, Andrew Chambers.Memorials may be given to the Gregory Chambers Memorial Fund in care 
of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Gregory Keith Chambers

Lucille Ann (Krein) Reynolds, 94, passed away July 31, 2021, at the 
Bethany Home in LIndsborg, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born February 4, 1927, in 
Phillips County, Kansas to Walter and Sophia (Grauerholz) Krein. &nbsp;She 
was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, 
Kansas. &nbsp;She married Thomas Reynolds on November 29, 1959, in 
Philipsburg, Kansas. &nbsp;She received her nurse's aide certificate in 1968 
and was employed at the Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, 
Kansas. &nbsp;She lived most of her life in Smith Center and Osborne, Kansas.
 &nbsp;On November 24, 2014, she moved to Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas, 
along with her cat, Blackie, where she resided until her death.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, sister and 
brother-in-law, Delores and Bill VanWey of Red Cloud, Nebraska, 
brother-in-law Jim Jones of Wood Village, Oregon, and sister-in-law 
Barbara Krein of Connell, Washington. &nbsp;

She is survived by 2 sons, Gary Reynolds and wife June of Beloit, 
Kansas, and Roger Reynolds of Junction City, Kansas, as well as sister 
Norma Jones of Wood Village, Oregon, 3 brothers Don Krein of Connell, 
Washington, Elmer Krein and wife Dorothy of Connell, Washington, and 
Harvey Krein and wife Evelyn of Salina, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, 
and friends.

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

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 </figure>Lucille Ann (Krein) Reynolds, 94, passed away July 31, 2021, at the 
Bethany Home in LIndsborg, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born February 4, 1927, in 
Phillips County, Kansas to Walter and Sophia (Grauerholz) Krein. &nbsp;She 
was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, 
Kansas. &nbsp;She married Thomas Reynolds on November 29, 1959, in 
Philipsburg, Kansas. &nbsp;She received her nurse's aide certificate in 1968 
and was employed at the Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, 
Kansas. &nbsp;She lived most of her life in Smith Center and Osborne, Kansas.
 &nbsp;On November 24, 2014, she moved to Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas, 
along with her cat, Blackie, where she resided until her death.Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, sister and 
brother-in-law, Delores and Bill VanWey of Red Cloud, Nebraska, 
brother-in-law Jim Jones of Wood Village, Oregon, and sister-in-law 
Barbara Krein of Connell, Washington. &nbsp;She is survived by 2 sons, Gary Reynolds and wife June of Beloit, 
Kansas, and Roger Reynolds of Junction City, Kansas, as well as sister 
Norma Jones of Wood Village, Oregon, 3 brothers Don Krein of Connell, 
Washington, Elmer Krein and wife Dorothy of Connell, Washington, and 
Harvey Krein and wife Evelyn of Salina, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, 
and friends.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Lucille-Reynolds">HERE</a> for service details.

Lucille Ann (Krein) Reynolds

Donald G. Boos passed away July 30, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 2, 1930 to John and Catherine (Boos) Boos. The family moved to Topeka in 1942 where Don attended Hayden High School.&nbsp; He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1954.&nbsp; Following his Naval service, he returned to Topeka to study at Washburn University.&nbsp;

On January 28, 1956 he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Krische, with whom he would spend the rest of his life.&nbsp;

Don spent his career in and around the grocery and real estate businesses, primarily with the Fleming Company, in several cities, where he was Store Development Manager. He was an extremely loyal employee always looking out for the company’s interests. He loved working with people and the real estate community loved working with Don. As much as he loved his work, his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, his wife, his four sons and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Don was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, Kansas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and he served on the Parish Finance Council for 15 years. Don was involved in his community serving as a member of the Olathe Planning Commission for six years, with one year as Chairman.&nbsp; He was a Precinct Committeeman and was active within the Olathe Republican Party.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Wanda Jean (Boos) Guth, daughter-in-law, Gina Marie (Ross) Boos, and grandson, Vincent Edward Boos.&nbsp;

Don is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan, his sister, Frieda (Boos) Schmidtlein of Topeka, KS, sons, John (Rochelle) Boos, Ron (Jill) Boos, David Boos, all of Olathe, and Don (Cathy) Boos of Salina, KS, along with seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.&nbsp;

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Davita Dialysis Center, the staff and doctors at Olathe Medical Center, with special thanks to their Critical Care nursing staff.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 227 SW Van Buren St., Topeka, KS.&nbsp; A Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 10:30 a.m. prior to the mass.&nbsp; Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, KS following Mass.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, KS or St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka, KS directly or through Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th&nbsp;Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.

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 </figure>Donald G. Boos passed away July 30, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 2, 1930 to John and Catherine (Boos) Boos. The family moved to Topeka in 1942 where Don attended Hayden High School.&nbsp; He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1954.&nbsp; Following his Naval service, he returned to Topeka to study at Washburn University.&nbsp;On January 28, 1956 he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Krische, with whom he would spend the rest of his life.&nbsp;Don spent his career in and around the grocery and real estate businesses, primarily with the Fleming Company, in several cities, where he was Store Development Manager. He was an extremely loyal employee always looking out for the company’s interests. He loved working with people and the real estate community loved working with Don. As much as he loved his work, his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, his wife, his four sons and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;Don was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, Kansas. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and he served on the Parish Finance Council for 15 years. Don was involved in his community serving as a member of the Olathe Planning Commission for six years, with one year as Chairman.&nbsp; He was a Precinct Committeeman and was active within the Olathe Republican Party.Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Wanda Jean (Boos) Guth, daughter-in-law, Gina Marie (Ross) Boos, and grandson, Vincent Edward Boos.&nbsp;Don is survived by his wife of 65 years, Joan, his sister, Frieda (Boos) Schmidtlein of Topeka, KS, sons, John (Rochelle) Boos, Ron (Jill) Boos, David Boos, all of Olathe, and Don (Cathy) Boos of Salina, KS, along with seventeen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.&nbsp;The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Davita Dialysis Center, the staff and doctors at Olathe Medical Center, with special thanks to their Critical Care nursing staff.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 227 SW Van Buren St., Topeka, KS.&nbsp; A Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 10:30 a.m. prior to the mass.&nbsp; Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, KS following Mass.Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, KS or St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka, KS directly or through Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th&nbsp;Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.

Donald G. Boos

Dianne L. Merz, 74, passed away at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, CO on July 25, 2021.

Dianne was born on September 9, 1946, in Goodland, KS to Lyman and Virgiline (Duell) Amos.&nbsp; Dianne attended and Graduated Goodland High School with a diploma in 1964. Dianne then went to Fort Hays for 3 years then continued her education in Washburn, KS where she got her Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1969.&nbsp; On June 26th, 1966 Dianne married Doyl Merz at the First United Methodist Church in Goodland, KS. The couple adopted two sons when they were newborns Steven in 1973 and Kevin Merz in 1975.

Dianne started her teaching career in 1969 and continued teaching for 30 years in the Lawrence, KS school district. Dianne retired in 2008 to come back to Goodland, KS to take care of her elderly mother.&nbsp; Dianna’s passion was her family, Dianne learned to fly and had her pilots license where she would fly mostly in Eastern Kansas. Dianne also started a T-Shirt business with aviation designs. Dianne enjoyed her flower garden, silk screening, cake decorating, Stain glass, and reading.

She was preceded in death by her parents and Grandparents.

Surviving family includes her husband Doyl Merz, her two sons Steven (Melissa) Merz of Springfield, MO, Kevin Merz of Lawrence, KS. One grandchild Robert Merz of Lawrence, KS. Brothers&nbsp; Ron (Kathy) Amos of Mound City, MO, Dan (Karen) Amos of Nixi, MO. Sister Linda (Walt) Linthacum of Goodland, KS.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Young Won officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Goodland United Methodist church and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Dianne L. Merz, 74, passed away at Parker Adventist Hospital in Parker, CO on July 25, 2021.Dianne was born on September 9, 1946, in Goodland, KS to Lyman and Virgiline (Duell) Amos.&nbsp; Dianne attended and Graduated Goodland High School with a diploma in 1964. Dianne then went to Fort Hays for 3 years then continued her education in Washburn, KS where she got her Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1969.&nbsp; On June 26th, 1966 Dianne married Doyl Merz at the First United Methodist Church in Goodland, KS. The couple adopted two sons when they were newborns Steven in 1973 and Kevin Merz in 1975.Dianne started her teaching career in 1969 and continued teaching for 30 years in the Lawrence, KS school district. Dianne retired in 2008 to come back to Goodland, KS to take care of her elderly mother.&nbsp; Dianna’s passion was her family, Dianne learned to fly and had her pilots license where she would fly mostly in Eastern Kansas. Dianne also started a T-Shirt business with aviation designs. Dianne enjoyed her flower garden, silk screening, cake decorating, Stain glass, and reading.She was preceded in death by her parents and Grandparents.Surviving family includes her husband Doyl Merz, her two sons Steven (Melissa) Merz of Springfield, MO, Kevin Merz of Lawrence, KS. One grandchild Robert Merz of Lawrence, KS. Brothers&nbsp; Ron (Kathy) Amos of Mound City, MO, Dan (Karen) Amos of Nixi, MO. Sister Linda (Walt) Linthacum of Goodland, KS.Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 2:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Young Won officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be designated to Goodland United Methodist church and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Dianne L. Merz

Agra resident Lora A. Dettmer passed away August 1, 2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 97.

Survivors include her sons: Craig &amp; wife Janet, Brian &amp; wife 
Linda of Kensington &amp; Van &amp; wife Carla of Agra; her 
sister-in-law Irma Brandt; 5 grandchildren &amp; 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the 
St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Lorna Paulus 
officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tues. &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Wed. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

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 </figure>Agra resident Lora A. Dettmer passed away August 1, 2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 97.Survivors include her sons: Craig &amp; wife Janet, Brian &amp; wife 
Linda of Kensington &amp; Van &amp; wife Carla of Agra; her 
sister-in-law Irma Brandt; 5 grandchildren &amp; 10 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 10:30 a.m. in the 
St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Lorna Paulus 
officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the church 
cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tues. &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Wed. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Lora A. Dettmer

Wendelin Patrick Schmidt Jr., 84, Retired Petroleum Sales Manager, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Rosary will be at 6:00 pm, Sunday, August 1, 2021. 

Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday, August 2, 2021, both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Wendelin grew up in a farming family and continued to be a farmer at heart by maintaining his large vegetable garden. He also enjoyed traveling and loved attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events. 

Wendelin was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of the American Legion. 

Preceded in death by his parents, Wendelin and Pauline; daughter, Mary Catherine; sisters, Margola, Melba. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine Marie Schmidt; daughter, Sheryl (Patrick) Gallagher; sons, Jeffrey (Kim) Schmidt, Michael (Jana) Schmidt, Matthew Schmidt; sister, Norma; brothers, Irvin, Leon, Gary, Melvin; grandchildren, Cordel, Brooklyn, Cole, Sydney, Connor, Luke, Cooper, Emily, Logan; great-granddaughter, Paisley. 

Memorials have been established with: Holy Cross Charities, 1313 Steven Drive, Hays, KS 67601; and Serenity Hospice, 3221 N. Toben St., Wichita, KS 67226. Services in care of Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

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 </figure>Wendelin Patrick Schmidt Jr., 84, Retired Petroleum Sales Manager, died Wednesday, July 28, 2021. Rosary will be at 6:00 pm, Sunday, August 1, 2021. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Monday, August 2, 2021, both at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church. Wendelin grew up in a farming family and continued to be a farmer at heart by maintaining his large vegetable garden. He also enjoyed traveling and loved attending his children and grandchildren's sporting events. Wendelin was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus and a member of the American Legion. Preceded in death by his parents, Wendelin and Pauline; daughter, Mary Catherine; sisters, Margola, Melba. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Catherine Marie Schmidt; daughter, Sheryl (Patrick) Gallagher; sons, Jeffrey (Kim) Schmidt, Michael (Jana) Schmidt, Matthew Schmidt; sister, Norma; brothers, Irvin, Leon, Gary, Melvin; grandchildren, Cordel, Brooklyn, Cole, Sydney, Connor, Luke, Cooper, Emily, Logan; great-granddaughter, Paisley. Memorials have been established with: Holy Cross Charities, 1313 Steven Drive, Hays, KS 67601; and Serenity Hospice, 3221 N. Toben St., Wichita, KS 67226. Services in care of Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

Wendelin Patrick Schmidt Jr.

Joan Rathbun, 84, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Joan
 was born September 2, 1936, in Smith County, KS, the daughter of Joseph
 and Elsie Mae (Webb) Robinson.&nbsp; On May 27, 1954, Joan married Richard 
Claude Rathbun, to this union they were blessed with three girls, Karen,
 Carolyn, and Louise. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, two brothers, 
Raymond, and Albert "Warren" Robinson and three sisters, Reva White, 
Lenora Hansen, and Violet Clark. Joan
 is survived by her three daughters, Karen (Russell) Baetz of Lebanon, 
Carolyn (Jim) Sanford and Louise (Darrell) Shellito all of Smith Center;
 eleven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, nine great 
grandchildren, nine step-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews 
and friends. A celebration
 of Joan's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 
at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with
 Pastor Les Ellis officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 
August 3, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with family present to greet
 friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will 
take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be given to SunPorch of Smith County or VFW Women's 
Auxiliary - BINGO Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Joan Rathbun, 84, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS. Joan
 was born September 2, 1936, in Smith County, KS, the daughter of Joseph
 and Elsie Mae (Webb) Robinson.&nbsp; On May 27, 1954, Joan married Richard 
Claude Rathbun, to this union they were blessed with three girls, Karen,
 Carolyn, and Louise. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard, two brothers, 
Raymond, and Albert "Warren" Robinson and three sisters, Reva White, 
Lenora Hansen, and Violet Clark. Joan
 is survived by her three daughters, Karen (Russell) Baetz of Lebanon, 
Carolyn (Jim) Sanford and Louise (Darrell) Shellito all of Smith Center;
 eleven grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, nine great 
grandchildren, nine step-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews 
and friends. A celebration
 of Joan's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 
at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with
 Pastor Les Ellis officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, 
August 3, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., with family present to greet
 friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will 
take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be given to SunPorch of Smith County or VFW Women's 
Auxiliary - BINGO Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Joan Rathbun

Edward “Ed” Duane Swartz, 67, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.

Ed was born September 8, 1953, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Henry
 Edward and Norma Jean (Clark) Swartz.&nbsp; A lifelong resident of Rush 
County, Kansas, he was a 1971 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, and attended Barton County Community College, Great 
Bend, Kansas

Ed enjoyed farming, dirt-moving, hunting, playing basketball, 
watching various sports, and spending time with his friends and family. 
He loved listening to oldies music and playing outside with all his 
children, nieces, and nephews.

Ed met Louise Casey through a co-ed softball team in La Crosse, 
Kansas. The couple was married on April 23, 1983, at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Louise Swartz, Alexander, Kansas; his 
children, Staci Kiewel (Daniel), Great Bend, Kansas, Emily Swartz, St. 
Joseph, Missouri, and Tanner Swartz (Codie), Olathe, Kansas; his 
granddaughter Makenzie Kiewel, Great Bend, Kansas; siblings, Susan 
Bailey (Ernie), Patti Johnson (Mike), and Steve Swartz (Loretta); 
brother-in-law, Lyle Seltmann. Ed is also survived by many nieces and 
nephews, and many close and lifelong friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Diana O’Brien; brother in law, Stan O’Brien; and sister, Cindy Seltmann.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A rosary will be held at 
7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Funeral service will be Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Deacon Mark Gildon 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, 
Kansas.&nbsp;

A luncheon will be held at the Rush Center Township Hall, 220 Union 
Street, Rush Center, Kansas, immediately following the interment.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to The Lewy Body Dementia Association.

Edward “Ed” Duane Swartz, 67, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.Ed was born September 8, 1953, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Henry
 Edward and Norma Jean (Clark) Swartz.&nbsp; A lifelong resident of Rush 
County, Kansas, he was a 1971 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, and attended Barton County Community College, Great 
Bend, KansasEd enjoyed farming, dirt-moving, hunting, playing basketball, 
watching various sports, and spending time with his friends and family. 
He loved listening to oldies music and playing outside with all his 
children, nieces, and nephews.Ed met Louise Casey through a co-ed softball team in La Crosse, 
Kansas. The couple was married on April 23, 1983, at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Louise Swartz, Alexander, Kansas; his 
children, Staci Kiewel (Daniel), Great Bend, Kansas, Emily Swartz, St. 
Joseph, Missouri, and Tanner Swartz (Codie), Olathe, Kansas; his 
granddaughter Makenzie Kiewel, Great Bend, Kansas; siblings, Susan 
Bailey (Ernie), Patti Johnson (Mike), and Steve Swartz (Loretta); 
brother-in-law, Lyle Seltmann. Ed is also survived by many nieces and 
nephews, and many close and lifelong friends.Ed was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Diana O’Brien; brother in law, Stan O’Brien; and sister, Cindy Seltmann.Visitation will be Wednesday, August 4, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A rosary will be held at 
7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Funeral service will be Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Deacon Mark Gildon 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, 
Kansas.&nbsp;A luncheon will be held at the Rush Center Township Hall, 220 Union 
Street, Rush Center, Kansas, immediately following the interment.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to The Lewy Body Dementia Association.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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