Gayona “Gay” Ramsey, 86, of Greeley, CO, formerly of Colby, KS, died 
July 6, 2021. She was born January 26, 1935, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, 
to E.O. and Agnes Woody. Gay grew up in Dyess Colony Arkansas. Chopping 
and picking cotton was her childhood. 
Gay followed her parents to Colby, Kansas in late 1952. There she met John Ramsey. They were married May 5, 1954. 
Gay devoted the rest of her life to her husband, three children, nine 
grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great-great 
grandchildren. 
Gay was preceded in death by her parents E.O. and Agnes Woody; her 
husband John R. Ramsey; her daughter Deanna Gay Ramsey, and two great 
grandchildren Rayanna Harsh and Aaron James Brown. Gay is also joining 
her brother, five sisters and several nieces and nephews in that 
Unbroken Circle in the Sky. 
Gay is survived by her two sons Benny and Randy Ramsey; daughter in laws
 Patty and Debbie; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Adrienne, Clint, Sarah,
 Aaron, Cody, Brandon, Erica and Taylor; seventeen great grandchildren 
and two great-great grandchildren. 
Gay never met anyone she didn't love and care about. Hate was beyond her
 comprehension, anyone who knew her, enjoyed these gifts from her. 
Please carry them in your hearts. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021,
 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. 
Memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospitals for Children and may be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. 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>Gayona “Gay” Ramsey, 86, of Greeley, CO, formerly of Colby, KS, died 
July 6, 2021. She was born January 26, 1935, in Calico Rock, Arkansas, 
to E.O. and Agnes Woody. Gay grew up in Dyess Colony Arkansas. Chopping 
and picking cotton was her childhood. 
Gay followed her parents to Colby, Kansas in late 1952. There she met John Ramsey. They were married May 5, 1954. 
Gay devoted the rest of her life to her husband, three children, nine 
grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and two great-great 
grandchildren. 
Gay was preceded in death by her parents E.O. and Agnes Woody; her 
husband John R. Ramsey; her daughter Deanna Gay Ramsey, and two great 
grandchildren Rayanna Harsh and Aaron James Brown. Gay is also joining 
her brother, five sisters and several nieces and nephews in that 
Unbroken Circle in the Sky. 
Gay is survived by her two sons Benny and Randy Ramsey; daughter in laws
 Patty and Debbie; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Adrienne, Clint, Sarah,
 Aaron, Cody, Brandon, Erica and Taylor; seventeen great grandchildren 
and two great-great grandchildren. 
Gay never met anyone she didn't love and care about. Hate was beyond her
 comprehension, anyone who knew her, enjoyed these gifts from her. 
Please carry them in your hearts. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021,
 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. 
Memorials are suggested to Shriner's Hospitals for Children and may be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gayona Ramsey (Woody)

Douglas “Doug” Edward Stape, 66, passed away July 13, 2021, at Pawnee
 Valley Community Hospital, Larned. He was born January 1, 1955, at 
Jeanette, Pa., to Robert &amp; Edna (Wampler) Stape. He married Diane 
O'Malley November 4, 1993, at Winchester, W Va.&nbsp;

A resident of Great Bend for the last 14 years, Doug was a cook for 
McDonald's. He loved to watch wrestling and the Pittsburgh Steelers 
football. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and listening to music. He 
was a Veteran of the United States Army. Doug especially loved spending 
time with his family.

Survivors include, his wife, Diane Stape of the home; a son, Nicholas
 Stape of Larned; a daughter, Sarah Ankney of Greensburg, PA; two 
brothers, Robert Stape of Tenn., and Allan Stape and wife Collette of 
Mich.; and three grandchildren, Maygan, Colleen and Kiara. He was 
preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 
p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. 
Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Veteran's Cemetery, 
Dodge City with Military Rites conducted by United States Army Honor 
Guard and the American Legion 8th District Honor Guard. 

Memorials have been designated to the Douglas Stape Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Douglas “Doug” Edward Stape, 66, passed away July 13, 2021, at Pawnee
 Valley Community Hospital, Larned. He was born January 1, 1955, at 
Jeanette, Pa., to Robert &amp; Edna (Wampler) Stape. He married Diane 
O'Malley November 4, 1993, at Winchester, W Va.&nbsp;A resident of Great Bend for the last 14 years, Doug was a cook for 
McDonald's. He loved to watch wrestling and the Pittsburgh Steelers 
football. He enjoyed bowling, playing cards and listening to music. He 
was a Veteran of the United States Army. Doug especially loved spending 
time with his family.Survivors include, his wife, Diane Stape of the home; a son, Nicholas
 Stape of Larned; a daughter, Sarah Ankney of Greensburg, PA; two 
brothers, Robert Stape of Tenn., and Allan Stape and wife Collette of 
Mich.; and three grandchildren, Maygan, Colleen and Kiara. He was 
preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be held 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 
p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2021, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. 
Interment will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Dodge Veteran's Cemetery, 
Dodge City with Military Rites conducted by United States Army Honor 
Guard and the American Legion 8th District Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to the Douglas Stape Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Douglas 'Doug' Edward Stape

JoAnn Frances Leiker died Saturday, June 13, 2020, in hospice near her family in Lake Worth, Florida.

She was born Jan. 4, 1941, in Ellis County to Alois and Rosa Ruder.&nbsp; In 1959, she graduated from Girls Catholic High School.

On September 17, 1960, she was united 
in marriage to John H. Leiker in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 60 
years of marriage. &nbsp;She worked in the Ellis County Courthouse for many 
years until the family moved to Denver in 1973, where she worked as an 
accountant and owned her own accounting business.&nbsp; She was a founding 
member of Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church in Arvada.&nbsp; JoAnn 
was the life of the party, loved to be social, went on several cruises, 
and loved traveling the world.

Survivors include her husband John, 
three daughters: Jacqualyne Leiker-Worters (Randy Worters), Janelle 
(Darrell) Downs, and Janine Leiker (Ed Harrison), and three 
grandchildren, Amber Worters, Jared Downs and Trina Downs.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; three sisters, Merilda Dinges, Esther Ruder and Norine Nemecek;
 two brothers, Vernon Ruder and Victor Ruder; father and mother-in-law: 
Henry S. and Regina Leiker, two brothers-in-law: Danny Leiker and Louis 
Mueggenberg, a sister-in-law: Janet Leiker, a niece: Chelly Schmidt, and
 two great-nephews: Jason Dinges and Mike Dinges.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary will be at 9:30 
am.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 
96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of JoAnn may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>JoAnn Frances Leiker died Saturday, June 13, 2020, in hospice near her family in Lake Worth, Florida.She was born Jan. 4, 1941, in Ellis County to Alois and Rosa Ruder.&nbsp; In 1959, she graduated from Girls Catholic High School.On September 17, 1960, she was united 
in marriage to John H. Leiker in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 60 
years of marriage. &nbsp;She worked in the Ellis County Courthouse for many 
years until the family moved to Denver in 1973, where she worked as an 
accountant and owned her own accounting business.&nbsp; She was a founding 
member of Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church in Arvada.&nbsp; JoAnn 
was the life of the party, loved to be social, went on several cruises, 
and loved traveling the world.Survivors include her husband John, 
three daughters: Jacqualyne Leiker-Worters (Randy Worters), Janelle 
(Darrell) Downs, and Janine Leiker (Ed Harrison), and three 
grandchildren, Amber Worters, Jared Downs and Trina Downs.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; three sisters, Merilda Dinges, Esther Ruder and Norine Nemecek;
 two brothers, Vernon Ruder and Victor Ruder; father and mother-in-law: 
Henry S. and Regina Leiker, two brothers-in-law: Danny Leiker and Louis 
Mueggenberg, a sister-in-law: Janet Leiker, a niece: Chelly Schmidt, and
 two great-nephews: Jason Dinges and Mike Dinges.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary will be at 9:30 
am.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 
96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of JoAnn may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

JoAnn F. (Ruder) Leiker

David Edward Armbrister, age 80, died 
Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in rural Trego Co., Kansas after a short
 battle with cancer.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was born April 29, 1941, in Hays, Kansas at St.
 Anthony Hospital to Ed and Martha (Sauer) Armbrister.&nbsp; He attended 
grade school in rural Trego County through 8th grade where his mother 
Martha had been a school teacher and then graduated with the Class of 
1959 from Ellis High School. He met Mickey Ruth Foster when he was a 
patient at Hadley Hospital where she worked.&nbsp; He married Mickey Ruth 
Foster September 6, 1969, she preceded him in death April 21, 2015.

David began farming his family’s farm 
at a young age until his passing. He loved feeding, checking and 
watching his cattle grow. He loved planting, and harvesting his wheat 
and milo crops with all his family helping with the harvest as well as 
many others through the years. He also loved spending time with his 
family, grandkids and great grandkids showing them the family farm. He 
enjoyed his time visiting with family, friends and about anyone who 
wanted to take the time to converse.&nbsp; He started his Basic Training in 
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO on Jan. 6th, 1964 then completed his training Feb. 
27th, 1964 and finished his final training at Ft. Carson, CO. He then 
joined the National Guard 995th Maintenance Company in Hays, KS and 
attended many of the 995th Maintenance Company reunions in recent 
years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion Post in Hays, KS and also
 a member of St. John Lutheran Church rural Ellis. He served for a 
period of time as a board member at the Golden Belt Coop Ellis, KS.

He is survived by his children, 
daughter, Davon Armbrister and significant other Mark Harbold, Ellis; 
sons, Michael (Gennie) Armbrister, Ellis; and Darin Armbrister, Ellis.&nbsp; 
Grandchildren, Kourtney (Skyler) Talkington, Ellis, KS; Aaron 
Schinstock, Washington DC, Brody and Bryce Armbrister, Ellis, KS; Alexa 
and Adam Armbrister, Hays, KS, Bailey (Keeli) Harbold, Hutchinson, KS, 
and great grandchildren, Hunter, Kymber, and Briar Talkington, Ellis, 
KS; brother-n-laws, Mack (Donna) Foster Lakewood, CO, Don (Arline) 
Foster, Sun City West, AZ, Jack Shull, Neodesha, KS, sister-n-laws, 
Carol Foster, Tulsa, OK, Mary Foster, Winfield, KS; as well as numerous 
nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and Friends 
and also his current best friend, family pet, Callie.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife, Mickey; and his brother and sister-n-law, Harold and 
Carolyn Armbrister; sister-n-laws, LeOpal (Cecil) Royalty; Nina Belle 
(Loren) Donohue; Nancy (Bob) Blair; Carol Shull; Mary (William) Clark; 
Lucy Bennett; Sally (Joe) Birkle; brother-n-laws, William (Esther) 
Foster; David Foster; and Daniel Foster.

The family suggests memorials to St. 
John’s Lutheran Church, Ellis, KS.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the 
organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, 
Hays, KS, 67601.

Services will be 11:00 AM&nbsp;July 17th, 
2021 at St. John Lutheran Church. Memorial visitation will be 10:00 AM 
until service time. Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis will be handling 
the services.

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

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 </figure>David Edward Armbrister, age 80, died 
Friday, May 7, 2021, at his home in rural Trego Co., Kansas after a short
 battle with cancer.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was born April 29, 1941, in Hays, Kansas at St.
 Anthony Hospital to Ed and Martha (Sauer) Armbrister.&nbsp; He attended 
grade school in rural Trego County through 8th grade where his mother 
Martha had been a school teacher and then graduated with the Class of 
1959 from Ellis High School. He met Mickey Ruth Foster when he was a 
patient at Hadley Hospital where she worked.&nbsp; He married Mickey Ruth 
Foster September 6, 1969, she preceded him in death April 21, 2015.David began farming his family’s farm 
at a young age until his passing. He loved feeding, checking and 
watching his cattle grow. He loved planting, and harvesting his wheat 
and milo crops with all his family helping with the harvest as well as 
many others through the years. He also loved spending time with his 
family, grandkids and great grandkids showing them the family farm. He 
enjoyed his time visiting with family, friends and about anyone who 
wanted to take the time to converse.&nbsp; He started his Basic Training in 
Ft. Leonard Wood, MO on Jan. 6th, 1964 then completed his training Feb. 
27th, 1964 and finished his final training at Ft. Carson, CO. He then 
joined the National Guard 995th Maintenance Company in Hays, KS and 
attended many of the 995th Maintenance Company reunions in recent 
years.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion Post in Hays, KS and also
 a member of St. John Lutheran Church rural Ellis. He served for a 
period of time as a board member at the Golden Belt Coop Ellis, KS.He is survived by his children, 
daughter, Davon Armbrister and significant other Mark Harbold, Ellis; 
sons, Michael (Gennie) Armbrister, Ellis; and Darin Armbrister, Ellis.&nbsp; 
Grandchildren, Kourtney (Skyler) Talkington, Ellis, KS; Aaron 
Schinstock, Washington DC, Brody and Bryce Armbrister, Ellis, KS; Alexa 
and Adam Armbrister, Hays, KS, Bailey (Keeli) Harbold, Hutchinson, KS, 
and great grandchildren, Hunter, Kymber, and Briar Talkington, Ellis, 
KS; brother-n-laws, Mack (Donna) Foster Lakewood, CO, Don (Arline) 
Foster, Sun City West, AZ, Jack Shull, Neodesha, KS, sister-n-laws, 
Carol Foster, Tulsa, OK, Mary Foster, Winfield, KS; as well as numerous 
nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews and Friends 
and also his current best friend, family pet, Callie.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife, Mickey; and his brother and sister-n-law, Harold and 
Carolyn Armbrister; sister-n-laws, LeOpal (Cecil) Royalty; Nina Belle 
(Loren) Donohue; Nancy (Bob) Blair; Carol Shull; Mary (William) Clark; 
Lucy Bennett; Sally (Joe) Birkle; brother-n-laws, William (Esther) 
Foster; David Foster; and Daniel Foster.The family suggests memorials to St. 
John’s Lutheran Church, Ellis, KS.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the 
organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, 
Hays, KS, 67601.Services will be 11:00 AM&nbsp;July 17th, 
2021 at St. John Lutheran Church. Memorial visitation will be 10:00 AM 
until service time. Keithley Funeral Chapel of Ellis will be handling 
the services.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

David Edward Armbrister

Terry Allen Batt, 54, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, in Thornton.

Terry was born October 23, 1966, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; One of two sons born to Garry and Ellen (Boxberger) Batt.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School Class of 1985. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with Honors, receiving the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges with outstanding merit and accomplishments.

Terry was employed with KOCH Industries in Wichita, Kansas out of college. Later he was employed with AQUAILA Energy in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2004, he was appointed the President of the South West Petroleum Inc. In 2010 he relocated to Thornton, Colorado and was employed with NGL Energy Partners LP as Senior Credit Manager.

Terry became a member of the Polka Kings Band in 1979, and enjoyed his musical career with his father, brother and many others.&nbsp; He was the organist of the Annunciation Church in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He also played with various bands in the Denver area.&nbsp; He was also very active with the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (Volga Germans).

Terry’s surviving family includes his parents, Garry and Ellen Batt of Russell, Kansas; brother, Tom Batt (Sandy) of Russell, Kansas; two nephews, two great nieces and a great nephew.

Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Esther Batt and Sigmund and Rosa Boxberger.

Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 16, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date at Trinity Bender Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established as the Terry Batt Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Terry Allen Batt, 54, of Thornton, Colorado, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021, in Thornton.Terry was born October 23, 1966, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; One of two sons born to Garry and Ellen (Boxberger) Batt.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School Class of 1985. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with Honors, receiving the Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges with outstanding merit and accomplishments.Terry was employed with KOCH Industries in Wichita, Kansas out of college. Later he was employed with AQUAILA Energy in Kansas City, Kansas. In 2004, he was appointed the President of the South West Petroleum Inc. In 2010 he relocated to Thornton, Colorado and was employed with NGL Energy Partners LP as Senior Credit Manager.Terry became a member of the Polka Kings Band in 1979, and enjoyed his musical career with his father, brother and many others.&nbsp; He was the organist of the Annunciation Church in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He also played with various bands in the Denver area.&nbsp; He was also very active with the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (Volga Germans).Terry’s surviving family includes his parents, Garry and Ellen Batt of Russell, Kansas; brother, Tom Batt (Sandy) of Russell, Kansas; two nephews, two great nieces and a great nephew.Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herman and Esther Batt and Sigmund and Rosa Boxberger.Celebration of Terry’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, July 16, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date at Trinity Bender Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Terry Batt Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Terry Allen Batt

Wanda Mae McFarland, 95, died July 11, 2021. She was born on April 4,
 1926, on the family farm near&nbsp;Milan, KS. She was the 5 th of seven 
children born to Oran &amp; Edna Sellers. Wanda attended Milan 
high&nbsp;school where she met Ervin. They were married on Feb. 8, 1943.

Wanda was a war time bride and spent four months worrying while Ervin
 was a POW in Germany. Wanda and Ervin lived in several 
Kansas&nbsp;communities and ended up in Valley Center. They raised four 
children: Merlin, Terry, Larry &amp; Lisa. Wanda retired after 17 years 
from Stearman Aircraft in Valley Center. Wanda&nbsp; sold AVON for 36 
years&nbsp;until she retired at age 94. She was in the Avon President’s Club 
for 36 years for sales of more&nbsp;than $10,000 in a year.

Wanda and Ervin began attending the Milan Church of Christ early in 
their marriage. Church&nbsp;became an important part of their lives finding 
church homes when they lived in Hays, KS and&nbsp;then at Northside Church of
 Christ when they moved to Valley Center. Ervin and Wanda were&nbsp;among the
 Founders of the Valley Center of Christ about 1975. After that church 
closed, she&nbsp;returned to Northside Church of Christ where she remained a 
member until her death.&nbsp;

Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, 
Ervin; her parents Oran &amp; Edna Sellers: siblings, Lorraine&nbsp;Hogue, 
Meryl Sellers, Marvin Sellers, Maxine Ellison, Oran Sellers Jr, &amp; 
Evelyn Carr. She is also preceded&nbsp;by 3 nieces, 3 nephews, and 1 
grandson, Mitch Carrithers. 

Wanda is survived by her children: 
Merlin&nbsp;(Nita) McFarland of Kingman KS, Terry (Donna) McFarland of 
Westerville, Ohio, Larry (Brenda)&nbsp;McFarland of Kansas City, MO. &amp; 
Lisa (Mike) Vermillion of Wichita; 14 grandchildren &amp; 36 
great&nbsp;grandchildren. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8 pm, 
Friday, July 16, and&nbsp; Funeral&nbsp;Service, 1:00 pm, July 17,&nbsp;at Northside 
Church of Christ, 4545 N. Meridian. Graveside at 3:30 pm, Argonia 
Cemetery, Argonia, KS. 

A memorial has been established with “Know Your 
Bible” c/o&nbsp;Northside Church of Christ, Wichita. Share condolences at 
www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.

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 </figure>Wanda Mae McFarland, 95, died July 11, 2021. She was born on April 4,
 1926, on the family farm near&nbsp;Milan, KS. She was the 5 th of seven 
children born to Oran &amp; Edna Sellers. Wanda attended Milan 
high&nbsp;school where she met Ervin. They were married on Feb. 8, 1943.Wanda was a war time bride and spent four months worrying while Ervin
 was a POW in Germany. Wanda and Ervin lived in several 
Kansas&nbsp;communities and ended up in Valley Center. They raised four 
children: Merlin, Terry, Larry &amp; Lisa. Wanda retired after 17 years 
from Stearman Aircraft in Valley Center. Wanda&nbsp; sold AVON for 36 
years&nbsp;until she retired at age 94. She was in the Avon President’s Club 
for 36 years for sales of more&nbsp;than $10,000 in a year. 
Wanda and Ervin began attending the Milan Church of Christ early in 
their marriage. Church&nbsp;became an important part of their lives finding 
church homes when they lived in Hays, KS and&nbsp;then at Northside Church of
 Christ when they moved to Valley Center. Ervin and Wanda were&nbsp;among the
 Founders of the Valley Center of Christ about 1975. After that church 
closed, she&nbsp;returned to Northside Church of Christ where she remained a 
member until her death.&nbsp;Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, 
Ervin; her parents Oran &amp; Edna Sellers: siblings, Lorraine&nbsp;Hogue, 
Meryl Sellers, Marvin Sellers, Maxine Ellison, Oran Sellers Jr, &amp; 
Evelyn Carr. She is also preceded&nbsp;by 3 nieces, 3 nephews, and 1 
grandson, Mitch Carrithers. Wanda is survived by her children: 
Merlin&nbsp;(Nita) McFarland of Kingman KS, Terry (Donna) McFarland of 
Westerville, Ohio, Larry (Brenda)&nbsp;McFarland of Kansas City, MO. &amp; 
Lisa (Mike) Vermillion of Wichita; 14 grandchildren &amp; 36 
great&nbsp;grandchildren. Visitation with family will be held from 6-8 pm, 
Friday, July 16, and&nbsp; Funeral&nbsp;Service, 1:00 pm, July 17,&nbsp;at Northside 
Church of Christ, 4545 N. Meridian. Graveside at 3:30 pm, Argonia 
Cemetery, Argonia, KS. A memorial has been established with “Know Your 
Bible” c/o&nbsp;Northside Church of Christ, Wichita. Share condolences at 
www.cozine.com. Services by Cozine Memorial Group-Broadway Mortuary.

Wanda Mae McFarland

Joseph E. Russell, age 64, of Goodland, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.&nbsp;

Joe was born July 19, 1956 to John E. and Edna M. (Meyer) Russell in 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up and attended East High School in Denver.&nbsp; 
On July 22, 2005 he married Vicky Fields in Goodland.&nbsp; They moved to 
Goodland in 2012 and he worked as a truck driver for Helena Chemical.&nbsp; 
Joe enjoyed car shows, construction and spending time with his family 
and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Linda Stoudt.&nbsp;

Joe is survived by his wife, Vicky; children, Johnny Franzen of 
Denver, CO and Jodi (Alex) Franzen of Aurora, CO; brothers, Ed (Melissa)
 Johnson of Aurora, CO and Johnny Russell of Gridley, CA; sister, Sharon
 (Jerry) Nay of Orem, UT; grandchildren, Dylan and Melanie; and many 
more family and friends.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Joe Russell Memorial Fund and may be 
left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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

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 </figure>Joseph E. Russell, age 64, of Goodland, passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.&nbsp;Joe was born July 19, 1956 to John E. and Edna M. (Meyer) Russell in 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up and attended East High School in Denver.&nbsp; 
On July 22, 2005 he married Vicky Fields in Goodland.&nbsp; They moved to 
Goodland in 2012 and he worked as a truck driver for Helena Chemical.&nbsp; 
Joe enjoyed car shows, construction and spending time with his family 
and friends.He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Linda Stoudt.&nbsp;Joe is survived by his wife, Vicky; children, Johnny Franzen of 
Denver, CO and Jodi (Alex) Franzen of Aurora, CO; brothers, Ed (Melissa)
 Johnson of Aurora, CO and Johnny Russell of Gridley, CA; sister, Sharon
 (Jerry) Nay of Orem, UT; grandchildren, Dylan and Melanie; and many 
more family and friends.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Joe Russell Memorial Fund and may be 
left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Joseph-Russell">HERE</a> for service details.

Joseph E. Russell

Keith Gerard Zerr, 63, of Gove, KS, died Friday, July 9th, 2021, at Gove
 County Medical Center, after a difficult and well-fought battle with 
colorectal cancer. He was born in Oakley, KS; the fourth child to Peter 
C. and Blanche Zerr. 
Forever in a hurry to get where he was going, he was nearly born in the 
car on the way to the hospital. As a child, he enjoyed playing games 
with his siblings and cousins. Keith remembered having very few toys in 
those days, so they played many of the “classic” games—baseball, 
football, Red Rover, kick-the-can, tag, and hide-and-seek, just to name a
 few. Keith’s favorite games were the ones his sister, Lynette, just 
made up, and of course, the miniature farm that he and his brother, 
Darren, created under the backyard trees. Some of Keith’s favorite 
memories were the family vacations with the Joneses that covered almost 
every inch of the state of Colorado. Until his last breath, Keith and 
his family were very close. In addition to his three brothers and one 
sister, Keith had more than 70 cousins, and each and every one of them 
held a special place in his heart. 
Keith graduated from Wheatland High School in May of 1976. From there he
 attended Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in agribusiness,
 which he earned in 1980. Keith returned home to continue working with 
his father on the family farm near Gove, where he went on to meet the 
love of his life, Jacky Heier. They were later married in May of 1986 
and went on to have five children. 
Growing up, Keith remembered his family enjoying music—and soon, music 
became a large part of his life too. He first enjoyed the piano and then
 the saxophone. At Fort Hays State, he was introduced to his favorite 
instrument: the guitar. Not counting family and the Lord, this hobby was
 the love of his life. Through the years, he played in several bands, 
singing, and playing guitar, and was lucky enough to form lifelong 
friendships along the way. Ultimately, his passion and talent earned him
 his nickname “Keith Guitar Zerr”—which stuck with him ever since. His 
favorite guitar experience was playing for Mass at St. Agnes, and his 
biggest regret was having that cut short just as he was getting the hang
 of it. 
Keith felt very fortunate to have had a successful career in 
agriculture. This labor of love was largely successful because of his 
loving and understanding wife, Jacky; a wonderful partner in his older 
brother, Kevin; a solid foundation laid by his parents and grandparents;
 and finally, the dedicated efforts of his children. 
Keith is survived by his wife, Jacky Zerr, of Gove, KS; his five 
children, Jordan Zerr, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jason (Whitney) Zerr, of 
Grainfield, KS, Kenton (Jennifer) Zerr, of Overland Park, KS, Kaitlyn 
(Keaton) Knott of Leawood, KS, and Kirsten Zerr (fiancé Collin Schmidt) 
of Overland Park, KS; his grandchildren, Liam, Eli, and Natalie Zerr 
(Jason and Whitney’s), Luca and Noah Zerr (Kenton and Jennifer’s); his 
mother, Blanche Zerr, of Quinter, KS; and his four siblings, Dennis 
Zerr, of Garden City, KS, Kevin Zerr (Peggy Huelsman) of Nemaha, KS, 
Lynette (Terry) Steinbrecher, of Denver, CO, and Darren (Sherri) Zerr, 
of Baldwin City, KS. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Peter C.
 Zerr and sister-in-law, Karen Zerr. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at the St. Agnes 
Education Center, Grainfield, with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at St. Agnes Church Grainfield, with 
Burial in the Grainfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the 
Grainfield Knights of Columbus and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO
 Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. 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>Keith Gerard Zerr, 63, of Gove, KS, died Friday, July 9th, 2021, at Gove
 County Medical Center, after a difficult and well-fought battle with 
colorectal cancer. He was born in Oakley, KS; the fourth child to Peter 
C. and Blanche Zerr. 
Forever in a hurry to get where he was going, he was nearly born in the 
car on the way to the hospital. As a child, he enjoyed playing games 
with his siblings and cousins. Keith remembered having very few toys in 
those days, so they played many of the “classic” games—baseball, 
football, Red Rover, kick-the-can, tag, and hide-and-seek, just to name a
 few. Keith’s favorite games were the ones his sister, Lynette, just 
made up, and of course, the miniature farm that he and his brother, 
Darren, created under the backyard trees. Some of Keith’s favorite 
memories were the family vacations with the Joneses that covered almost 
every inch of the state of Colorado. Until his last breath, Keith and 
his family were very close. In addition to his three brothers and one 
sister, Keith had more than 70 cousins, and each and every one of them 
held a special place in his heart. 
Keith graduated from Wheatland High School in May of 1976. From there he
 attended Fort Hays State University to pursue a degree in agribusiness,
 which he earned in 1980. Keith returned home to continue working with 
his father on the family farm near Gove, where he went on to meet the 
love of his life, Jacky Heier. They were later married in May of 1986 
and went on to have five children. 
Growing up, Keith remembered his family enjoying music—and soon, music 
became a large part of his life too. He first enjoyed the piano and then
 the saxophone. At Fort Hays State, he was introduced to his favorite 
instrument: the guitar. Not counting family and the Lord, this hobby was
 the love of his life. Through the years, he played in several bands, 
singing, and playing guitar, and was lucky enough to form lifelong 
friendships along the way. Ultimately, his passion and talent earned him
 his nickname “Keith Guitar Zerr”—which stuck with him ever since. His 
favorite guitar experience was playing for Mass at St. Agnes, and his 
biggest regret was having that cut short just as he was getting the hang
 of it. 
Keith felt very fortunate to have had a successful career in 
agriculture. This labor of love was largely successful because of his 
loving and understanding wife, Jacky; a wonderful partner in his older 
brother, Kevin; a solid foundation laid by his parents and grandparents;
 and finally, the dedicated efforts of his children. 
Keith is survived by his wife, Jacky Zerr, of Gove, KS; his five 
children, Jordan Zerr, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, Jason (Whitney) Zerr, of 
Grainfield, KS, Kenton (Jennifer) Zerr, of Overland Park, KS, Kaitlyn 
(Keaton) Knott of Leawood, KS, and Kirsten Zerr (fiancé Collin Schmidt) 
of Overland Park, KS; his grandchildren, Liam, Eli, and Natalie Zerr 
(Jason and Whitney’s), Luca and Noah Zerr (Kenton and Jennifer’s); his 
mother, Blanche Zerr, of Quinter, KS; and his four siblings, Dennis 
Zerr, of Garden City, KS, Kevin Zerr (Peggy Huelsman) of Nemaha, KS, 
Lynette (Terry) Steinbrecher, of Denver, CO, and Darren (Sherri) Zerr, 
of Baldwin City, KS. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Peter C.
 Zerr and sister-in-law, Karen Zerr. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, July 12, 2021, at the St. Agnes 
Education Center, Grainfield, with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 
10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at St. Agnes Church Grainfield, with 
Burial in the Grainfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the 
Grainfield Knights of Columbus and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO
 Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Keith Gerard Zerr

James Francis Schmidt passed away 
peacefully on January 22, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was 97 years of 
age.&nbsp;Jim was born on April 22, 1922 in Hays, Kansas&nbsp;to Jacob A. and 
Elizabeth Schmidt.&nbsp; He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in 
Hays, and served in the U.S. Army from June, 1942 to 1945 where he was 
stationed in New Guinea during WWII. He rose to the rank of Captain and 
was awarded the Bronze Star. He served as C.O. in the Kansas Army 
National Guard in Council Grove, KS.&nbsp; He married Lillian Mae Keberlein 
on January 21, 1946 in Topeka, KS. &nbsp;

Jim had a highly successful career as 
manager of the D S &amp; O Rural Electrification Association in Solomon,
 KS from 1954 to 1987 and represented the Kansas Electric Cooperatives 
in Washington, D.C. &nbsp;He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and 
Lions Club in Solomon, KS.

He was a loving husband, father and 
grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Schmidt, of Sun 
City West, AZ, his son, Terry Schmidt and his wife, Mary, and three 
grandchildren, James, John and Margaret of Scottsdale, AZ.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Mae Schmidt.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 16, 2021&nbsp;at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Catharine, KS. &nbsp;Burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Catharine with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A donation to the St. Catharine’s 
Cemetery in Catharine, KS is suggested in lieu of flowers: St. 
Catharine’s Cemetery, P.O. Box 18, Catharine, KS 67627-0018.

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

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 </figure>James Francis Schmidt passed away 
peacefully on January 22, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was 97 years of 
age.&nbsp;Jim was born on April 22, 1922 in Hays, Kansas&nbsp;to Jacob A. and 
Elizabeth Schmidt.&nbsp; He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy in 
Hays, and served in the U.S. Army from June, 1942 to 1945 where he was 
stationed in New Guinea during WWII. He rose to the rank of Captain and 
was awarded the Bronze Star. He served as C.O. in the Kansas Army 
National Guard in Council Grove, KS.&nbsp; He married Lillian Mae Keberlein 
on January 21, 1946 in Topeka, KS. &nbsp;Jim had a highly successful career as 
manager of the D S &amp; O Rural Electrification Association in Solomon,
 KS from 1954 to 1987 and represented the Kansas Electric Cooperatives 
in Washington, D.C. &nbsp;He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and 
Lions Club in Solomon, KS.He was a loving husband, father and 
grandfather. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Schmidt, of Sun 
City West, AZ, his son, Terry Schmidt and his wife, Mary, and three 
grandchildren, James, John and Margaret of Scottsdale, AZ.James was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Mae Schmidt.Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, July 16, 2021&nbsp;at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Catharine, KS. &nbsp;Burial will follow at St. Catherine’s Cemetery in Catharine with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;A donation to the St. Catharine’s 
Cemetery in Catharine, KS is suggested in lieu of flowers: St. 
Catharine’s Cemetery, P.O. Box 18, Catharine, KS 67627-0018.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

James Francis Schmidt

The world is a lonelier place with the passing of Bonnie Sue 
Jeffries-Evans-Samson, 81, of Ludell, KS, on July 12,2021 at McCook 
Community Hospital. Bonnie was born May 31, 1940, to Marion and Eva 
(Yeo) Jeffries of Atwood, KS. She was the middle of two other sisters, 
Alberta and Marian Ellaine. 
Bonnie graduated from High School, in Atwood, KS, in 1957. She went to 
Denver, CO to pursue her license in Cosmetology, where she met William 
(Bill) Evans. Bonnie and Bill married on June 28, 1960 and were married 
for 32 years. During their marriage, they had 3 daughters, Becky, 
Barbara, and Beverly. Affectionately known as the ‘B”-Hive. 
After Bonnie and Bill divorced, Bonnie went on to earn her Associates 
Degree in CAD Engineering at the age of 55 and worked at Boeing for the 
next 5 years. 
Sometime in 2008, Bonnie moved back into the Atwood area (Bird City). A 
couple of years later she ran into her old classmate, Richard Samson. 
They were married on January 26, 2013. Her comments were that God 
brought them together and she passed happily in love. 
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Alberta and Marian Ellaine. 
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Samson; her children, 
Becky &amp; Gerald Lister, of Greeley, CO, Barbara &amp; Les Steiner, of
 McDonald, KS, and Beverly Evans &amp; Mark Ramser, of Brighton, CO; 
bonus-son Jamie Samson &amp; Sara Bishop; 8 grandchildren; 13 great 
grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; nephew Earl Shannon and many 
other nieces, nephews, and friends. 
Visitation will be Sunday July 18, 2021, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Baalmann 
Mortuary, 109 N. 2nd St., Atwood, KS 67730. Funeral Service will be 
Monday, July 19, 2021, at 10:00 am at Baalmann Mortuary. Burial will 
follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Ludell, 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>The world is a lonelier place with the passing of Bonnie Sue 
Jeffries-Evans-Samson, 81, of Ludell, KS, on July 12,2021 at McCook 
Community Hospital. Bonnie was born May 31, 1940, to Marion and Eva 
(Yeo) Jeffries of Atwood, KS. She was the middle of two other sisters, 
Alberta and Marian Ellaine. 
Bonnie graduated from High School, in Atwood, KS, in 1957. She went to 
Denver, CO to pursue her license in Cosmetology, where she met William 
(Bill) Evans. Bonnie and Bill married on June 28, 1960 and were married 
for 32 years. During their marriage, they had 3 daughters, Becky, 
Barbara, and Beverly. Affectionately known as the ‘B”-Hive. 
After Bonnie and Bill divorced, Bonnie went on to earn her Associates 
Degree in CAD Engineering at the age of 55 and worked at Boeing for the 
next 5 years. 
Sometime in 2008, Bonnie moved back into the Atwood area (Bird City). A 
couple of years later she ran into her old classmate, Richard Samson. 
They were married on January 26, 2013. Her comments were that God 
brought them together and she passed happily in love. 
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Alberta and Marian Ellaine. 
She is survived by her loving husband, Richard Samson; her children, 
Becky &amp; Gerald Lister, of Greeley, CO, Barbara &amp; Les Steiner, of
 McDonald, KS, and Beverly Evans &amp; Mark Ramser, of Brighton, CO; 
bonus-son Jamie Samson &amp; Sara Bishop; 8 grandchildren; 13 great 
grandchildren; 1 great-great grandson; nephew Earl Shannon and many 
other nieces, nephews, and friends. 
Visitation will be Sunday July 18, 2021, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at Baalmann 
Mortuary, 109 N. 2nd St., Atwood, KS 67730. Funeral Service will be 
Monday, July 19, 2021, at 10:00 am at Baalmann Mortuary. Burial will 
follow in Rosehill Cemetery, Ludell, KS. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Bonnie Sue Samson (Jeffries)

Lidia Elizabeth Hurst, 21, of Topeka, KS passed away on July 9, 2021. 
She was born October 16, 1999, in Colby, KS to Jared Hurst and Tiffany 
(Fletcher) Hurst. 
Lidia attended Rawlins County High School and received her high school 
diploma from the Thomas County Learning Center in 2018. She attended 
Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in Wichita, KS. She was currently 
continuing her education taking online courses from Central Christian 
College of Kansas majoring in psychology. 
Lidia loved and cherished her family and friends above all else and 
enjoyed spending time with them creating memories they will forever 
cherish. She was a stunningly beautiful and kind young lady with a 
contagious smile that loved to travel and made lifelong friends 
everywhere she went. She had an outgoing, bubbly, silly personality 
(cows go meep!) that had the ability to make the people around her 
smile. 
Lidia who also went by Wiea, Squidia, Lider and Liea, loved creating and
 using nicknames for those she loved such as Her Monsters (Maci and 
Callen, after they outgrew being called the babies), Tafferin or Baby K 
(Kathryn), Guppy (Callen), Maci Moo Moo. Samiososa (Samuel). She would 
also often refer to her parents as Merm and Paco. 
She is survived by her parents Jared and Jennifer Hurst and Tiffany 
(Fletcher) Hurst; her siblings, Matthew Hanzlick, Kathleen (Jeremiah) 
Taulborg, Samuel, Kathryn, Maci and Callen Hurst; her grandparents, 
Lynda and Sylvester Hurst, Deb Smethers, Bobby and Donna Fletcher, Don 
Johnson and Beth Johnson; great grandparents Ted and Gertie Kastens; 
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her fur baby Lucian Lokie. 
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Francis and Florine Hurst. 
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday July 15, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday July 
16, 2021, at the United Methodist Church, Atwood, with burial in 
Achilles Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Lidia Hurst Memorial, 
to be designated by the family later, and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. 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>Lidia Elizabeth Hurst, 21, of Topeka, KS passed away on July 9, 2021. 
She was born October 16, 1999, in Colby, KS to Jared Hurst and Tiffany 
(Fletcher) Hurst. 
Lidia attended Rawlins County High School and received her high school 
diploma from the Thomas County Learning Center in 2018. She attended 
Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology in Wichita, KS. She was currently 
continuing her education taking online courses from Central Christian 
College of Kansas majoring in psychology. 
Lidia loved and cherished her family and friends above all else and 
enjoyed spending time with them creating memories they will forever 
cherish. She was a stunningly beautiful and kind young lady with a 
contagious smile that loved to travel and made lifelong friends 
everywhere she went. She had an outgoing, bubbly, silly personality 
(cows go meep!) that had the ability to make the people around her 
smile. 
Lidia who also went by Wiea, Squidia, Lider and Liea, loved creating and
 using nicknames for those she loved such as Her Monsters (Maci and 
Callen, after they outgrew being called the babies), Tafferin or Baby K 
(Kathryn), Guppy (Callen), Maci Moo Moo. Samiososa (Samuel). She would 
also often refer to her parents as Merm and Paco. 
She is survived by her parents Jared and Jennifer Hurst and Tiffany 
(Fletcher) Hurst; her siblings, Matthew Hanzlick, Kathleen (Jeremiah) 
Taulborg, Samuel, Kathryn, Maci and Callen Hurst; her grandparents, 
Lynda and Sylvester Hurst, Deb Smethers, Bobby and Donna Fletcher, Don 
Johnson and Beth Johnson; great grandparents Ted and Gertie Kastens; 
numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and her fur baby Lucian Lokie. 
She was preceded in death by her great grandparents Francis and Florine Hurst. 
Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday July 15, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday July 
16, 2021, at the United Methodist Church, Atwood, with burial in 
Achilles Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Lidia Hurst Memorial, 
to be designated by the family later, and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Lidia Elizabeth Hurst

William Terry Blake, 81, passed away July 10, 2021, at Diversicare of
 Larned. He was born September 4, 1939, in Larned, to William Ralph 
&amp; Wilma (Keeton) Blake. He married Connie (Howell) Schuld November 
6, 1959, and they later divorced after 20 years of marriage. He then 
married Alice Darlene (Bridwell) Short March 14, 1981, in Garden City.

Terry graduated from Rozel High School in 1957. He attended Fort Hays
 State University to become a CPA but after a year he changed his major.
 Moving to Great Bend from Pawnee Rock in 1986, Terry was a farmer. He 
also had worked in the construction business as well, until he retired 
in 2003, having worked for Larned State Hospital and Marlette Motor 
Homes. He was a former member of Extreme Hope Christian Fellowship 
Church, current member of Eagles Lodge #647, and enjoyed fellowship at 
the BPOE Elks Lodge 1127.&nbsp; Terry enjoyed fishing, hunting elk and 
sitting in his favorite chair, from his grandmother, in his front yard, 
watching the world go by.&nbsp; In his younger years, Terry enjoyed singing, 
along with his brother and two sisters, with the “Singing Blakes”.

Survivors include, his wife Darlene Blake of the home; his children, 
Jeff Blake (Chris Shelton) of Kansas City, Mo., Jill Eckfeld (Greg) of 
Warrensburg, Mo., and Jon Blake of Pittsburg; two stepsons, Kenneth 
Short (Tammy), and Donald Short, all of Great Bend; “forever daughter”, 
Debbie Lamb of Great Bend; his siblings, Sheryl Carmichael of Norman, 
Okla., Dan Blake of Dallas, Tex., and Sandy Blake of Norman, Okla.; 
seven grandchildren, Trista Calhoun (Sam), Nikki Blake, Cody Blake 
(Ashley), Brenton Blake (Kimberly), Benjamin Blake (Jessica), Kendra 
Veyon (Joel), and Kasey Vera (Joel); eight great grandchildren; four 
step grandchildren, Merry Releford, Darcy Short Nye, Andrea Short, and 
Kendra Vonfeldt; fifteen step great grandchildren; and his canine 
companion, Buddy. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ralph 
Blake; and mother and step father, Wilma and Herman Dirks.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 
15, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Friday, July 16, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen
 presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been designated to the William "Terry" Blake Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>William Terry Blake, 81, passed away July 10, 2021, at Diversicare of
 Larned. He was born September 4, 1939, in Larned, to William Ralph 
&amp; Wilma (Keeton) Blake. He married Connie (Howell) Schuld November 
6, 1959, and they later divorced after 20 years of marriage. He then 
married Alice Darlene (Bridwell) Short March 14, 1981, in Garden City.Terry graduated from Rozel High School in 1957. He attended Fort Hays
 State University to become a CPA but after a year he changed his major.
 Moving to Great Bend from Pawnee Rock in 1986, Terry was a farmer. He 
also had worked in the construction business as well, until he retired 
in 2003, having worked for Larned State Hospital and Marlette Motor 
Homes. He was a former member of Extreme Hope Christian Fellowship 
Church, current member of Eagles Lodge #647, and enjoyed fellowship at 
the BPOE Elks Lodge 1127.&nbsp; Terry enjoyed fishing, hunting elk and 
sitting in his favorite chair, from his grandmother, in his front yard, 
watching the world go by.&nbsp; In his younger years, Terry enjoyed singing, 
along with his brother and two sisters, with the “Singing Blakes”.Survivors include, his wife Darlene Blake of the home; his children, 
Jeff Blake (Chris Shelton) of Kansas City, Mo., Jill Eckfeld (Greg) of 
Warrensburg, Mo., and Jon Blake of Pittsburg; two stepsons, Kenneth 
Short (Tammy), and Donald Short, all of Great Bend; “forever daughter”, 
Debbie Lamb of Great Bend; his siblings, Sheryl Carmichael of Norman, 
Okla., Dan Blake of Dallas, Tex., and Sandy Blake of Norman, Okla.; 
seven grandchildren, Trista Calhoun (Sam), Nikki Blake, Cody Blake 
(Ashley), Brenton Blake (Kimberly), Benjamin Blake (Jessica), Kendra 
Veyon (Joel), and Kasey Vera (Joel); eight great grandchildren; four 
step grandchildren, Merry Releford, Darcy Short Nye, Andrea Short, and 
Kendra Vonfeldt; fifteen step great grandchildren; and his canine 
companion, Buddy. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ralph 
Blake; and mother and step father, Wilma and Herman Dirks.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 
15, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Friday, July 16, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen
 presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been designated to the William "Terry" Blake Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

William Terry Blake

Jesus Gutierrez Herrera, age 54, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 
2021, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on March 10, 1967, in Penas, Durango, Mexico, the son of Marcos 
Gutierrez and Herminia Herrera.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 
1997 moving from Denver, Colorado.

He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On April 29, 1996, he married Jacqueline Ann Franco in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Two Daughters - Crystal &amp; Chris Varnado of 
Scott City, Kansas, Aubriana Gutierrez of Scott City, Kansas, Three Sons
 - Jacob Franco of Scott City, Kansas, Samuel &amp; Luisa Esparza of 
Scott City, Kansas, Joshua Franco of Scott City, Kansas, Nine Siblings -
 Gloria Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Antonia Dominguez of Denver, 
Colorado, Isabel &amp; Toni Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Miguel 
Gutierrez of New Mexico, Juan &amp; Estella Gutierrez of Denver, 
Colorado, Gabriel &amp; Rosalba Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Jose 
&amp; Maria Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Ignacio &amp; Norma Gutierrez
 of Dumas, Texas, David Gutierrez of Durango, Mexico, and Thirteen 
Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, One Brother - Jose Luis 
Gutierrez, One Nephew - Eleazar Dominguez, and One Niece - Gregoria 
Ocon.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, 
at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor, Rafael
 Franco presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live at 
www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the left side of the
 obituary&nbsp;or click on <a href="https://evt.live/gutierrez-herrera">LIVESTREAM</a>&nbsp;starting at 10:25 a.m.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Jesus Gutierrez 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Soon Funeral Home in Scott City, 
Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Jesus Gutierrez Herrera, age 54, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 
2021, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on March 10, 1967, in Penas, Durango, Mexico, the son of Marcos 
Gutierrez and Herminia Herrera.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 
1997 moving from Denver, Colorado.He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Scott City, Kansas.On April 29, 1996, he married Jacqueline Ann Franco in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Two Daughters - Crystal &amp; Chris Varnado of 
Scott City, Kansas, Aubriana Gutierrez of Scott City, Kansas, Three Sons
 - Jacob Franco of Scott City, Kansas, Samuel &amp; Luisa Esparza of 
Scott City, Kansas, Joshua Franco of Scott City, Kansas, Nine Siblings -
 Gloria Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Antonia Dominguez of Denver, 
Colorado, Isabel &amp; Toni Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Miguel 
Gutierrez of New Mexico, Juan &amp; Estella Gutierrez of Denver, 
Colorado, Gabriel &amp; Rosalba Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Jose 
&amp; Maria Gutierrez of Denver, Colorado, Ignacio &amp; Norma Gutierrez
 of Dumas, Texas, David Gutierrez of Durango, Mexico, and Thirteen 
Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, One Brother - Jose Luis 
Gutierrez, One Nephew - Eleazar Dominguez, and One Niece - Gregoria 
Ocon.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 17, 2021, 
at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor, Rafael
 Franco presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live at 
www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the left side of the
 obituary&nbsp;or click on <a href="https://evt.live/gutierrez-herrera">LIVESTREAM</a>&nbsp;starting at 10:25 a.m.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Jesus Gutierrez 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. 
until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Soon Funeral Home in Scott City, 
Kansas.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Jesus Gutierrez Herrera

Wanda Jean (Deges) Thyfault-Thummel, age
 72, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Olathe, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;

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

Wanda Jean (Deges) Thyfault-Thummel, age
 72, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, July 12, 2021, at Olathe, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail
 to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Wanda Jean (Deges) Thyfault-Thummel

Donna E. Martin, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Mount Joseph Senior Village, Concordia, KS. 
 Donna was born November 26, 1930, in Waldo, KS, the daughter of 
Herbert John and Clara Pearl (Westfall) Bushell.&nbsp; On September 24, 1949,
 she married Leland Verle Martin in Abilene, KS, to this union they were
 blessed with five children, Steve, Dennis, Gary, Rob and Pam. 
 Donna was a member of Smith Center Church of the Nazarene, VFW 
Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Republican County Chairman, 
Delegate to the 1st District and to the State, &nbsp;Historical Society 
President (15 years), Church Board, Sunday School Teacher, Bob Dole's 
County Chairman, Economical Organization, Meals on Wheels and Boy Scout 
Den Mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband 
Leland on February 8, 2006, two sons, Steve and Gary Martin, a brother 
Clair Dean Bushell, a sister Babe McKinley, a granddaughter Melanie 
Martin and a great-great granddaughter Steely Hake. Donna is 
survived by two sons, Dennis Martin of Smith Center, Rob (Roxie) Martin 
of Jamestown; one daughter, Pam (Jack) Metz of Hutchinson; nine 
grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and three great-great 
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Church of the Nazarene, 117 E. New York 
St., Smith Center, with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will
 be held on Tuesday July 13, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with 
family present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m., at All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center.&nbsp; Burial will take place in 
Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Smith Center
 Church of the Nazarene or Smith County Historical Society and can be 
sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Donna E. Martin, 90, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Mount Joseph Senior Village, Concordia, KS. 
 Donna was born November 26, 1930, in Waldo, KS, the daughter of 
Herbert John and Clara Pearl (Westfall) Bushell.&nbsp; On September 24, 1949,
 she married Leland Verle Martin in Abilene, KS, to this union they were
 blessed with five children, Steve, Dennis, Gary, Rob and Pam. 
 Donna was a member of Smith Center Church of the Nazarene, VFW 
Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, Republican County Chairman, 
Delegate to the 1st District and to the State, &nbsp;Historical Society 
President (15 years), Church Board, Sunday School Teacher, Bob Dole's 
County Chairman, Economical Organization, Meals on Wheels and Boy Scout 
Den Mother. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband 
Leland on February 8, 2006, two sons, Steve and Gary Martin, a brother 
Clair Dean Bushell, a sister Babe McKinley, a granddaughter Melanie 
Martin and a great-great granddaughter Steely Hake. Donna is 
survived by two sons, Dennis Martin of Smith Center, Rob (Roxie) Martin 
of Jamestown; one daughter, Pam (Jack) Metz of Hutchinson; nine 
grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and three great-great 
grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Church of the Nazarene, 117 E. New York 
St., Smith Center, with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will
 be held on Tuesday July 13, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with 
family present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m., at All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center.&nbsp; Burial will take place in 
Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Smith Center
 Church of the Nazarene or Smith County Historical Society and can be 
sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Donna E. Martin

Margaret "Marie" Quenzer, 99, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Friday 
July 9, 2021 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Marie was born on
 June 26, 1922 at Paradise, KS to Avery R. &amp; Sarah Jane (Harrell) 
Post.

Marie graduated from high school. &nbsp;She married Ray Elliott &amp; to 
this union, 4 children were born. &nbsp;Ray passed away&nbsp;in 1981. &nbsp;Marie has 
lived in the Osborne area for over 50 years. &nbsp;Marie later married Weldon
 Quenzer.

Marie started working at the Farmer's National Bank in Osborne in 
1976. &nbsp;She began working as a Teller, and later became the Loan and 
Escrow Account Sec./Manager. &nbsp;Marie retired after 16 years&nbsp;in 1987.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband Ray Elliott 
in 1981, husband Weldon Quenzer in 1998,&nbsp;daughter Mona Elliott in 1971 
and brother Elvin Post.

Marie is survived by daughters: Judy Charbonneau of Westcliffe, CO; 
Teresa Young of Edmond, OK; son: Robert Elliott of Wilmington, N. C.; 8 
grandchildren; 5&nbsp;step-grandchildren; 17&nbsp;great-grandchildren, 14 
step-great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and 
14&nbsp;step-great-great-grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Margaret "Marie" Quenzer, 99, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Friday 
July 9, 2021 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Marie was born on
 June 26, 1922 at Paradise, KS to Avery R. &amp; Sarah Jane (Harrell) 
Post.Marie graduated from high school. &nbsp;She married Ray Elliott &amp; to 
this union, 4 children were born. &nbsp;Ray passed away&nbsp;in 1981. &nbsp;Marie has 
lived in the Osborne area for over 50 years. &nbsp;Marie later married Weldon
 Quenzer.Marie started working at the Farmer's National Bank in Osborne in 
1976. &nbsp;She began working as a Teller, and later became the Loan and 
Escrow Account Sec./Manager. &nbsp;Marie retired after 16 years&nbsp;in 1987.Marie was preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband Ray Elliott 
in 1981, husband Weldon Quenzer in 1998,&nbsp;daughter Mona Elliott in 1971 
and brother Elvin Post.Marie is survived by daughters: Judy Charbonneau of Westcliffe, CO; 
Teresa Young of Edmond, OK; son: Robert Elliott of Wilmington, N. C.; 8 
grandchildren; 5&nbsp;step-grandchildren; 17&nbsp;great-grandchildren, 14 
step-great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild and 
14&nbsp;step-great-great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Margaret-Quenzer">HERE</a> for service details.

Margaret 'Marie' Quenzer

Steven Lee Honomichl, 64, passed away in Edmond, OK on July 6th, 2021. Born in Hays, KS on Oct. 26, 1956, he was the son of Adolph Jo &amp; Darlene Bertha Honomichl. 

He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College.  Steven married Anzhelina Ivanovna Shyruyova in Dec 2007. She survives of the home. 

Additional survivors include children, Steven Paul Honomichl, Tulsa, OK, Adam Lee Honomichl (Kandy), Edmond, OK, Stefanie Narey, Doniphan, MO, Tiffany Narey, Kansas City, MO, Michael Honomichl, Edmond, OK and 6 grandchildren. 

Graveside burial will take place 11:30 AM on July 17th at  Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Steven Honomichl family in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Steven Lee Honomichl, 64, passed away in Edmond, OK on July 6th, 2021. Born in Hays, KS on Oct. 26, 1956, he was the son of Adolph Jo &amp; Darlene Bertha Honomichl. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College. Steven married Anzhelina Ivanovna Shyruyova in Dec 2007. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include children, Steven Paul Honomichl, Tulsa, OK, Adam Lee Honomichl (Kandy), Edmond, OK, Stefanie Narey, Doniphan, MO, Tiffany Narey, Kansas City, MO, Michael Honomichl, Edmond, OK and 6 grandchildren. Graveside burial will take place 11:30 AM on July 17th at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Steven Honomichl family in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

Dr. Steven Lee Honomichl

Sister Mary Martha Karlin, CSA, baptized Rita Anarda, died peacefully July 6, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp;
 Rita was born March 26, 1926, in Severin, Kansas, the daughter of 
Leo Karlin and Martha Etzel Karlin.&nbsp; She grew up in a farm family of 
fifteen, 10 boys and five girls. Rita entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond 
du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1945 and graduated from St. Agnes High School, 
Fond du Lac, in 1947. She made her profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mary Martha on August 15,
 1948.&nbsp;
 While in high school, Sister Mary Martha worked as a nurse’s aide at
 a local hospital. This experience influenced her desire to become a 
nurse. &nbsp;After one year at Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sister
 transferred to St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, in 1948 and 
graduated as a licensed registered nurse in 1951. She earned her B.S. in
 Nursing from Marian College in 1956. &nbsp;She served as a nurse at St. 
Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hays, 
Kansas; and Nazareth Heights, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp; She also was a 
nursing instructor at St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, 
Wisconsin. In 1972, Sister received a Nursing Home Administration 
License from the Fox Valley Technical Institute of Appleton, Wisconsin. 
She then served as the Director of Nursing in hospitals and nursing 
homes in Wisconsin and Kansas. She completed her years in hospital 
ministry as a chaplain at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, Kansas, from 
1988 -1992.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 After retiring from healthcare, Sister Mary Martha remained in Hays,
 Kansas, to engage in CSA community service: pre-retirement coordinator 
for the CSA sisters living at St. Joseph Convent in Hays and onsite 
coordinator for the CSA Associates in Hays. Sister was also active in 
the local Hays community as a hospice volunteer, a volunteer for the 
Community Assistance Center, and a board member for the Mary Elizabeth 
Maternity Home. In 2004, Sister Mary Martha moved to Nazareth Court and 
Center where she resided until the time of her death.&nbsp;
 Sister Mary Martha was preceded in death by her parents Leo and 
Martha Karlin, her brothers Norman and Gerard (infants), and Lawrence, 
Leroy, Herbert, Frederick, Felix, and Peter; and her sisters Leocadia 
Dreiling, Martha Biegler, and Sister Leonissa Karlin, CSA. 
 She is survived by her brothers John Karlin, Tom (Laura) Karlin, and
 her sister Betty Pfeifer; her sisters-in-law Nadine (+Frederick) 
Karlin, Arlene (+Leroy) Karlin, Sharon (+Lawrence) Karlin, and the 
Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett 
Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., and from 12:00 
-1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 13, 
2021, in the Nazareth Center Chapel. Please check in for the Visitation 
and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Martha will be held on 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 
Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Kenneth Smits, 
Capuchin, presiding. &nbsp;Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery,
 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. &nbsp;
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320
 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp;The Sisters of St. Agnes are 
grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and 
Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Mary Martha in her final years. &nbsp;
 Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

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 </figure>Sister Mary Martha Karlin, CSA, baptized Rita Anarda, died peacefully July 6, 2021, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp;
 Rita was born March 26, 1926, in Severin, Kansas, the daughter of 
Leo Karlin and Martha Etzel Karlin.&nbsp; She grew up in a farm family of 
fifteen, 10 boys and five girls. Rita entered St. Agnes Convent in Fond 
du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1945 and graduated from St. Agnes High School, 
Fond du Lac, in 1947. She made her profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes as Sister Mary Martha on August 15,
 1948.&nbsp;
 While in high school, Sister Mary Martha worked as a nurse’s aide at
 a local hospital. This experience influenced her desire to become a 
nurse. &nbsp;After one year at Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sister
 transferred to St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, in 1948 and 
graduated as a licensed registered nurse in 1951. She earned her B.S. in
 Nursing from Marian College in 1956. &nbsp;She served as a nurse at St. 
Agnes Hospital, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; St. Anthony’s Hospital, Hays, 
Kansas; and Nazareth Heights, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp; She also was a 
nursing instructor at St. Agnes School of Nursing, Fond du Lac, 
Wisconsin. In 1972, Sister received a Nursing Home Administration 
License from the Fox Valley Technical Institute of Appleton, Wisconsin. 
She then served as the Director of Nursing in hospitals and nursing 
homes in Wisconsin and Kansas. She completed her years in hospital 
ministry as a chaplain at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, Kansas, from 
1988 -1992.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 After retiring from healthcare, Sister Mary Martha remained in Hays,
 Kansas, to engage in CSA community service: pre-retirement coordinator 
for the CSA sisters living at St. Joseph Convent in Hays and onsite 
coordinator for the CSA Associates in Hays. Sister was also active in 
the local Hays community as a hospice volunteer, a volunteer for the 
Community Assistance Center, and a board member for the Mary Elizabeth 
Maternity Home. In 2004, Sister Mary Martha moved to Nazareth Court and 
Center where she resided until the time of her death.&nbsp;
 Sister Mary Martha was preceded in death by her parents Leo and 
Martha Karlin, her brothers Norman and Gerard (infants), and Lawrence, 
Leroy, Herbert, Frederick, Felix, and Peter; and her sisters Leocadia 
Dreiling, Martha Biegler, and Sister Leonissa Karlin, CSA. 
 She is survived by her brothers John Karlin, Tom (Laura) Karlin, and
 her sister Betty Pfeifer; her sisters-in-law Nadine (+Frederick) 
Karlin, Arlene (+Leroy) Karlin, Sharon (+Lawrence) Karlin, and the 
Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed, and ministered.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be held at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett 
Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, from 9:00-11:00 a.m., and from 12:00 
-1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. &nbsp;&nbsp;
 A prayer service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Tuesday, July 13, 
2021, in the Nazareth Center Chapel. Please check in for the Visitation 
and Prayer Service at the 375 Gillett Street entrance only.&nbsp; &nbsp;
 The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Martha will be held on 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 
Everett Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, with Father Kenneth Smits, 
Capuchin, presiding. &nbsp;Burial will follow at St. Joseph Springs Cemetery,
 Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. &nbsp;
 Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320
 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp;The Sisters of St. Agnes are 
grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and 
Hospice Hope for their care of Sister Mary Martha in her final years. &nbsp;
 Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.

Sister Mary Martha Karlin

Naida P. Sauer, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 10, 
2021, at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Born Naida 
Zavodsky on August 30, 1932, in Alva, Oklahoma the daughter of George and
 N. Elizabeth (Snyder) Zavodsky.

She was a telephone operator and worked for the telephone company in 
Hays for 22 years.&nbsp; She also worked at the Ransom Hospital in Ransom, 
the Senior Centers in both Ness&nbsp; City and Ransom and Ralph's Grocery 
Store in Ness City.&nbsp; She was a member of the McCracken United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; She married Frankie C. Sauer on March 6, 1976, in Brownell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on June 24, 2003.

Survivors include sons, David Reed, and his wife, Yvonne, of Denver, 
Colorado and Jerry Sauer of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Wesley 
Zavodsky, of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Malone, 
Sherry Lyn, and Matthew Reed; great grandchildren, Sky, Dominic, Blade, 
Jason, and Autumn.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, and her 
husband, Frankie C. Sauer, daughter, Susan Reed, and stepson, Tom Sauer.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, July 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at 
Praise Fellowship Church, Ransom.&nbsp; Burial in the Vansburgh Cemetery, 
Brownell.&nbsp; After burial, there will be a reception at Praise Fellowship 
Church.

Memorial contributions may be given to Praise Fellowship Church of Ransom.

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 </figure>Naida P. Sauer, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 10, 
2021, at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Born Naida 
Zavodsky on August 30, 1932, in Alva, Oklahoma the daughter of George and
 N. Elizabeth (Snyder) Zavodsky.She was a telephone operator and worked for the telephone company in 
Hays for 22 years.&nbsp; She also worked at the Ransom Hospital in Ransom, 
the Senior Centers in both Ness&nbsp; City and Ransom and Ralph's Grocery 
Store in Ness City.&nbsp; She was a member of the McCracken United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; She married Frankie C. Sauer on March 6, 1976, in Brownell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on June 24, 2003.Survivors include sons, David Reed, and his wife, Yvonne, of Denver, 
Colorado and Jerry Sauer of Phoenix, Arizona; a brother, Wesley 
Zavodsky, of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Malone, 
Sherry Lyn, and Matthew Reed; great grandchildren, Sky, Dominic, Blade, 
Jason, and Autumn.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, and her 
husband, Frankie C. Sauer, daughter, Susan Reed, and stepson, Tom Sauer.Funeral service will be on Thursday, July 15, 2021, 10:00 a.m., at 
Praise Fellowship Church, Ransom.&nbsp; Burial in the Vansburgh Cemetery, 
Brownell.&nbsp; After burial, there will be a reception at Praise Fellowship 
Church.Memorial contributions may be given to Praise Fellowship Church of Ransom.

Naida P. Sauer

Saturday, October 16th, 1999-Friday, July 9th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, October 16th, 1999-Friday, July 9th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Otto Laurence Evers, 56, died July 11, 2021, at his home in Norton, Kansas. 
 A complete obituary pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Otto Laurence Evers, 56, died July 11, 2021, at his home in Norton, Kansas. 
 A complete obituary pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Otto Laurence Evers

Curtis L. Kaiser, 59, died July 9, 2021, at his home in Newton, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1961, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son 
of Royce and Pauline (Adams) Kaiser.&nbsp; Curtis was a 1981 graduate of 
Claflin High School and then went on to graduate from the North Central 
Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.

A lifetime Claflin resident recently moving to Newton, Curtis worked 
as a mechanic for C &amp; R Auto, starting in 1985.&nbsp; He also worked in 
the family business, Kaiser Trash since 1973.&nbsp;

On June 3, 2017, he married Cynthia G. Stuhlmiller at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Claflin, Kansas.

He is survived by; his wife, Cynthia Kaiser of the home; three 
children, Ashley Schauf and husband Brian of Hays, Aaron Kaiser and wife
 Kendra of Claflin, and Casey Webber and husband Catlin of Wilson; 
stepchildren, Corrine Guglemeyer and husband Jared of Lakin, Vickie Kern
 and husband Aaron of Newton, Jean Winston and Seth Farrel of Nixa, 
Missouri, and James Winston and wife Karen of Taipei, Taiwan; his mother
 Pauline Kaiser of Salina, six sisters, Colletta Gisick of Salina, 
Connie Hattan and husband Al of Great Bend, Christine Morrison and 
husband Rick of Maize, Cynthia Wheeler and husband Rich of Hoisington, 
Clara Oborny of Maize, and Camille Straub and husband DeLos of Salina; 
and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Royce Kaiser, and a brother-in-law, Duane Oborny.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home.

Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Family will greet friends at the church starting at 6 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 
2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, 
celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or
 the Claflin Ambulance Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO 
Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Curtis L. Kaiser, 59, died July 9, 2021, at his home in Newton, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1961, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son 
of Royce and Pauline (Adams) Kaiser.&nbsp; Curtis was a 1981 graduate of 
Claflin High School and then went on to graduate from the North Central 
Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.A lifetime Claflin resident recently moving to Newton, Curtis worked 
as a mechanic for C &amp; R Auto, starting in 1985.&nbsp; He also worked in 
the family business, Kaiser Trash since 1973.&nbsp;On June 3, 2017, he married Cynthia G. Stuhlmiller at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Claflin, Kansas.He is survived by; his wife, Cynthia Kaiser of the home; three 
children, Ashley Schauf and husband Brian of Hays, Aaron Kaiser and wife
 Kendra of Claflin, and Casey Webber and husband Catlin of Wilson; 
stepchildren, Corrine Guglemeyer and husband Jared of Lakin, Vickie Kern
 and husband Aaron of Newton, Jean Winston and Seth Farrel of Nixa, 
Missouri, and James Winston and wife Karen of Taipei, Taiwan; his mother
 Pauline Kaiser of Salina, six sisters, Colletta Gisick of Salina, 
Connie Hattan and husband Al of Great Bend, Christine Morrison and 
husband Rick of Maize, Cynthia Wheeler and husband Rich of Hoisington, 
Clara Oborny of Maize, and Camille Straub and husband DeLos of Salina; 
and 13 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father Royce Kaiser, and a brother-in-law, Duane Oborny.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home.Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Family will greet friends at the church starting at 6 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 
2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, 
celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin 
Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or
 the Claflin Ambulance Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO 
Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Curtis L. Kaiser

Reenea Bryant, 64, passed away July 12, 2021, at her home in Great 
Bend. She was born August 2, 1956, at Great Bend to Chester &amp; 
Dorothy (Farmer) Bryant.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Reenea lived in Ellinwood for 25 
years and the last 19 years in Great Bend. She was the head of 
housekeeping at the Holiday Inn/Highland Manor until she retired in 
2004. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend and
 loved reading the bible. Her favorite saying was "One Day at a Time." 
She enjoyed working in the yard. Her grandchildren were the sunshine of 
her heart and soul.&nbsp;

Survivors include, her children, Misty Bryant of Great Bend, Ashley 
Trejo of Ellinwood, Lacey Lininger and husband Neil, Casey Hupfer, and 
Devin Hupfer all of Great Bend; and her grandchildren, Jacob Hoch, 
Dominique Hoch, Makayah Trejo, Elyssiah Trejo, Martin Trejo, Braylen 
Lininger, Jayvion Lininger, Alex Bunch, and Danasia Bunch. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dana Hupfer; a grandson, 
Gavoyn Bunch; and two sisters, Sharon Herrman, and Shirley Wedgewood.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, 
July 15, 2021, at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dwight Dozier
 presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been designated to the Goldie Reenea Bryant Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Reenea Bryant, 64, passed away July 12, 2021, at her home in Great 
Bend. She was born August 2, 1956, at Great Bend to Chester &amp; 
Dorothy (Farmer) Bryant.A lifetime Barton county resident, Reenea lived in Ellinwood for 25 
years and the last 19 years in Great Bend. She was the head of 
housekeeping at the Holiday Inn/Highland Manor until she retired in 
2004. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend and
 loved reading the bible. Her favorite saying was "One Day at a Time." 
She enjoyed working in the yard. Her grandchildren were the sunshine of 
her heart and soul.&nbsp;Survivors include, her children, Misty Bryant of Great Bend, Ashley 
Trejo of Ellinwood, Lacey Lininger and husband Neil, Casey Hupfer, and 
Devin Hupfer all of Great Bend; and her grandchildren, Jacob Hoch, 
Dominique Hoch, Makayah Trejo, Elyssiah Trejo, Martin Trejo, Braylen 
Lininger, Jayvion Lininger, Alex Bunch, and Danasia Bunch. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dana Hupfer; a grandson, 
Gavoyn Bunch; and two sisters, Sharon Herrman, and Shirley Wedgewood.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, 
July 15, 2021, at First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Dwight Dozier
 presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been designated to the Goldie Reenea Bryant Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Reenea Bryant

Becky Lynn Hodson, age 48, passed away July 7, 2021.&nbsp;She was born May 16, 1973, in Russell, Kan., daughter of Ronald C Boxberger and Ginger Lea Ann Boxberger. She married Eric S Hodson on Aug. 28, 1993.&nbsp;

She graduated from Russell High School, DCCC, and attended FHSU. She loved spending time with her husband Eric, and their two children, Corinna (27), and Daytona (19). She had a passion for genealogy, advocating for others, cooking, and celebrating her German heritage and hometown. Becky volunteered for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, FARE, and JDRF. She is survived by her husband, children, mother, sister (Lea), and brother (Ronnie), and preceded in death by her father.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life will take place 1-4 p.m., July 31 at The Yellow Barn in Olathe, Kan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Russell Co. Historical Society c/o Becky Boxberger Hodson,&nbsp;PO Box 245 or 331 Kansas St Russell, KS 67665.

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 </figure>Becky Lynn Hodson, age 48, passed away July 7, 2021.&nbsp;She was born May 16, 1973, in Russell, Kan., daughter of Ronald C Boxberger and Ginger Lea Ann Boxberger. She married Eric S Hodson on Aug. 28, 1993.&nbsp;She graduated from Russell High School, DCCC, and attended FHSU. She loved spending time with her husband Eric, and their two children, Corinna (27), and Daytona (19). She had a passion for genealogy, advocating for others, cooking, and celebrating her German heritage and hometown. Becky volunteered for Sleep in Heavenly Peace, FARE, and JDRF. She is survived by her husband, children, mother, sister (Lea), and brother (Ronnie), and preceded in death by her father.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will take place 1-4 p.m., July 31 at The Yellow Barn in Olathe, Kan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Russell Co. Historical Society c/o Becky Boxberger Hodson,&nbsp;PO Box 245 or 331 Kansas St Russell, KS 67665.

Becky Lynn Hodson

David L. Krayca, age 66, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; 
 
David was born to James and Anna (Hradecky) Krayca in Sterling, Colorado
 on December 4, 1954. &nbsp;He married Sondra Krueger on June 9, 1974, in 
Goodland. The couple made their home in Goodland. &nbsp;Several years were 
spent in Hays and Russell with their return to Goodland in 1987. To this
 union, two children were born: Dustin and Matthew. 
David worked as a Deputy Sheriff at the Sherman County Sheriff 
Department as a Deputy Sheriff. &nbsp;Notably during his career there he 
delivered a baby at a local residence. He also worked in construction 
and in the oilfield. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, &nbsp;camping, TV and 
spending time with his family and friends. &nbsp;He attended VoTech after 
high school in Goodland and studied Drafting there. He enjoyed drafting 
architectural plans which were used for some construction in the area 
and he used this skill and talent drawing up accident scenes as a 
Deputy. &nbsp;Growing up on the family farm was a fond memory he spoke of 
frequently. 
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Richard, Wayne and 
James; son, Matthew; sister-in-laws, Stephanie Krueger and Eileen 
Krayca. 
He is survived by his wife, Sondra; son, Dustin of Goodland; brother, 
Ken (Glenda) Kraysha of Townsend, GA; sister Betty (Don) Engel of 
Russell, KS; granddaughter, Helaina Krayca of Sharon Springs, KS; and 
many more family and friends.&nbsp; 
 
Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com.

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

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 </figure>David L. Krayca, age 66, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; 
 
David was born to James and Anna (Hradecky) Krayca in Sterling, Colorado
 on December 4, 1954. &nbsp;He married Sondra Krueger on June 9, 1974, in 
Goodland. The couple made their home in Goodland. &nbsp;Several years were 
spent in Hays and Russell with their return to Goodland in 1987. To this
 union, two children were born: Dustin and Matthew. 
David worked as a Deputy Sheriff at the Sherman County Sheriff 
Department as a Deputy Sheriff. &nbsp;Notably during his career there he 
delivered a baby at a local residence. He also worked in construction 
and in the oilfield. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, &nbsp;camping, TV and 
spending time with his family and friends. &nbsp;He attended VoTech after 
high school in Goodland and studied Drafting there. He enjoyed drafting 
architectural plans which were used for some construction in the area 
and he used this skill and talent drawing up accident scenes as a 
Deputy. &nbsp;Growing up on the family farm was a fond memory he spoke of 
frequently. 
Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Richard, Wayne and 
James; son, Matthew; sister-in-laws, Stephanie Krueger and Eileen 
Krayca. 
He is survived by his wife, Sondra; son, Dustin of Goodland; brother, 
Ken (Glenda) Kraysha of Townsend, GA; sister Betty (Don) Engel of 
Russell, KS; granddaughter, Helaina Krayca of Sharon Springs, KS; and 
many more family and friends.&nbsp; 
 
Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/David-Krayca">HERE</a> for service details.

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