Pauline M. Irsik, 104, passed away from natural causes on Monday, June 28,&nbsp; at the home of her oldest granddaughter Michele Irsik Flax, Hays, 
Kansas. She was surrounded by her loved ones. 
Pauline Mabel Allen was born October 24, 1916, in Howell, Kansas. She was
 preceded in death by her husband Steve Irsik in 1999 and granddaughter 
Annie Irsik in 2008. 
She was also was predeceased by her siblings Horace Allen, Lester Allen, Edna Reynolds, Donald Allen and Eldred Johnson . 
Throughout her lifetime, Pauline witnessed great changes to our world 
including, a woman’s right to vote, Lindbergh's non-stop Atlantic 
flight, the Wall St. Crash and Great depression, devastating wars, moon 
landings and 19 U.S. Presidents. 
Pauline attended High School in Dodge City and later attended Dodge City
 Community College and graduated with an Associates of Arts degree in 
1937. She taught at Royal Country school with seven students and earned 
$60 a month. 
Pauline dated Steve Irsik in 1942 until he left for the military in 
1943. He mailed her engagement ring from boot camp and she didn't see 
him again until 1946. Two weeks after he returned from the war, they 
were married on January 21, 1946. Steve passed away just days shy of 
their 53rd wedding anniversary. 
She was a loving and devoted Mother and Grandmother. She is survived by: Steve Irsik Jr. And wife Kay of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Mike Irsik and 
wife Debbie of Emporia, Kansas, Max Irsik and wife Linda of Flagler 
Beach, Florida, Robert Irsik and wife Ellen of Ingalls, Kansas and Ron 
Irsik and wife Tricia of Columbus, Ohio. 14 grandchildren and 21 great 
grandchildren. 
She was an inspiration to all with her profound faith. She believed “Be 
patriotic Americans and trust in God. We owe him praise every day.” 
Pauline enjoyed quilting, art, gardening, playing bridge, music and 
dance. She led an incredible life and loved camping, hiking and 
traveling. 
She has begun her most beautiful journey to date. 
Her service will take place on Thursday July 1st, 10:30 am at the St. 
Dominic Catholic Church, Garden City, Kansas. Graveside dedication to 
follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling
 hours. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic Charities 
of Southwest Kansas, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th street, 
Garden City, KS 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Pauline M. Irsik, 104, passed away from natural causes on Monday, June 28,&nbsp; at the home of her oldest granddaughter Michele Irsik Flax, Hays, 
Kansas. She was surrounded by her loved ones. 
Pauline Mabel Allen was born October 24, 1916, in Howell, Kansas. She was
 preceded in death by her husband Steve Irsik in 1999 and granddaughter 
Annie Irsik in 2008. 
She was also was predeceased by her siblings Horace Allen, Lester Allen, Edna Reynolds, Donald Allen and Eldred Johnson . 
Throughout her lifetime, Pauline witnessed great changes to our world 
including, a woman’s right to vote, Lindbergh's non-stop Atlantic 
flight, the Wall St. Crash and Great depression, devastating wars, moon 
landings and 19 U.S. Presidents. 
Pauline attended High School in Dodge City and later attended Dodge City
 Community College and graduated with an Associates of Arts degree in 
1937. She taught at Royal Country school with seven students and earned 
$60 a month. 
Pauline dated Steve Irsik in 1942 until he left for the military in 
1943. He mailed her engagement ring from boot camp and she didn't see 
him again until 1946. Two weeks after he returned from the war, they 
were married on January 21, 1946. Steve passed away just days shy of 
their 53rd wedding anniversary. 
She was a loving and devoted Mother and Grandmother. She is survived by: Steve Irsik Jr. And wife Kay of Sante Fe, New Mexico, Mike Irsik and 
wife Debbie of Emporia, Kansas, Max Irsik and wife Linda of Flagler 
Beach, Florida, Robert Irsik and wife Ellen of Ingalls, Kansas and Ron 
Irsik and wife Tricia of Columbus, Ohio. 14 grandchildren and 21 great 
grandchildren. 
She was an inspiration to all with her profound faith. She believed “Be 
patriotic Americans and trust in God. We owe him praise every day.” 
Pauline enjoyed quilting, art, gardening, playing bridge, music and 
dance. She led an incredible life and loved camping, hiking and 
traveling. 
She has begun her most beautiful journey to date. 
Her service will take place on Thursday July 1st, 10:30 am at the St. 
Dominic Catholic Church, Garden City, Kansas. Graveside dedication to 
follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling
 hours. 
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Catholic Charities 
of Southwest Kansas, in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th street, 
Garden City, KS 67846.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Pauline M. Irsik

Michael D. Lynch, 62, died June 27, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial 
Hospital.&nbsp; He was born January 30, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son
 of Thomas B. and Betty I. (Middleton) Lynch.&nbsp;

On November 11, 1978, he married Kathy J. Ricke at the Trinity Baptist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.

A resident of Medicine Lodge since 1996, Mike was a retired field 
technician for Targa Resources.&nbsp; He was also the owner and bartender for
 Mike’s Sports Bar in Medicine Lodge until 2012. Mike was of the Roman 
Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6618
 of Medicine Lodge.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy J. Ricke; and three 
children, Christopher A. Lynch and wife Casey of Springfield, Ohio, 
Michael D. Lynch, Jr. of Medicine Lodge, and Karen J. Lynch and fiancé 
Greg Sader of Wichita; his mother, Betty Lynch of Great Bend; a brother,
 Thomas Lynch and wife Merrilee of Wichita; four sisters, Mary Johnson 
and husband Kelly of Oak Grove, Missouri, Elizabeth Wooldridge and 
husband Don of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Chris Talbert and husband Larry of 
Great Bend, and Sheryl Lynch of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Madyson,
 Braedon and Gracyn Lynch, and Matthew and McKinnley Piper.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas B. Lynch and a sister, Karen J. Lynch.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Family will greet friends at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge.&nbsp;

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, First 
Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters presiding. 
Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

Memorials may be given to Marine Corps League in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Michael D. Lynch, 62, died June 27, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial 
Hospital.&nbsp; He was born January 30, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son
 of Thomas B. and Betty I. (Middleton) Lynch.&nbsp;On November 11, 1978, he married Kathy J. Ricke at the Trinity Baptist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.A resident of Medicine Lodge since 1996, Mike was a retired field 
technician for Targa Resources.&nbsp; He was also the owner and bartender for
 Mike’s Sports Bar in Medicine Lodge until 2012. Mike was of the Roman 
Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6618
 of Medicine Lodge.He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy J. Ricke; and three 
children, Christopher A. Lynch and wife Casey of Springfield, Ohio, 
Michael D. Lynch, Jr. of Medicine Lodge, and Karen J. Lynch and fiancé 
Greg Sader of Wichita; his mother, Betty Lynch of Great Bend; a brother,
 Thomas Lynch and wife Merrilee of Wichita; four sisters, Mary Johnson 
and husband Kelly of Oak Grove, Missouri, Elizabeth Wooldridge and 
husband Don of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Chris Talbert and husband Larry of 
Great Bend, and Sheryl Lynch of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Madyson,
 Braedon and Gracyn Lynch, and Matthew and McKinnley Piper.He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas B. Lynch and a sister, Karen J. Lynch.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.Family will greet friends at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge.&nbsp;Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, First 
Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters presiding. 
Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.Memorials may be given to Marine Corps League in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Michael D. Lynch

Laura Ann Mazouch, 31, passed away June 24, 2021, at her home in 
Salina. She was born July 31, 1989, at Great Bend, to Dennis &amp; Susan
 (Fiedler) Mazouch.

A resident of Salina for the past several years, Laura grew up in 
Great Bend. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Salina. 
She loved gardening and cooking, as well as drawing and painting. She 
was a proud aunt to her nieces.

Survivors include, her mother, Susan Mazouch of Great Bend; a 
brother, Nick Mazouch of Marquette; a sister, Sara Delgadillo and 
husband Steven of Great Bend; four nieces, Aubryauna, Alivia, Adalina 
and Amilia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in 
death by her father, Dennis Mazouch; her grandparents, Dennis and 
Eleanor Fiedler, and John and Virginia Mazouch; and an aunt, Roberta 
Fiedler.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Charles 
Mazouch presiding. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Cross 
Cemetery in Timken. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace 
Parish or OCCK, Inc. of Salina, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Laura Ann Mazouch, 31, passed away June 24, 2021, at her home in 
Salina. She was born July 31, 1989, at Great Bend, to Dennis &amp; Susan
 (Fiedler) Mazouch.A resident of Salina for the past several years, Laura grew up in 
Great Bend. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Salina. 
She loved gardening and cooking, as well as drawing and painting. She 
was a proud aunt to her nieces.Survivors include, her mother, Susan Mazouch of Great Bend; a 
brother, Nick Mazouch of Marquette; a sister, Sara Delgadillo and 
husband Steven of Great Bend; four nieces, Aubryauna, Alivia, Adalina 
and Amilia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in 
death by her father, Dennis Mazouch; her grandparents, Dennis and 
Eleanor Fiedler, and John and Virginia Mazouch; and an aunt, Roberta 
Fiedler.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Charles 
Mazouch presiding. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Cross 
Cemetery in Timken. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace 
Parish or OCCK, Inc. of Salina, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Laura Ann Mazouch

Phillipsburg resident Terry Lynn Gitchel passed away unexpectedly
 Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Phillips County, KS at the age of 64.

Terry was born April 25, 1957, in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Melvin Roy and Anna Louise (Johnson) Gitchel.

He was united in marriage to Donna Kaye Schumacher on October 23, 1982, in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include his three daughters Tara Burnham and husband 
Robin of Arvada, CO, Karma Steelsmith and husband Ron of Phillipsburg, 
and Shelby Thomas and husband Andrew of Lawrence, KS; a niece, who was 
like his daughter, Kimberly Krebs of Atwood, KS; nine grandchildren 
&nbsp;Kennedy (Burnham) Burris and husband Brian, Wyatt, Tehya, Garyn, and 
Edwyn Burnham, Kihyna, Kameron, Kymber, and Kendryck Steelsmith; four 
brothers Ralph, Roy, and Rick and wife Sharolyn all of Phillipsburg and 
Don of Hays; and three sisters, Merry Reeh of Oberlin, KS, Sandra 
Johnson and husband Dennis of Agra, KS, and Susan Lacey and husband 
“Bean” of Kenai, AK.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Terry will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 
with the family receiving friends Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 all in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Little Kids 
Softball and Baseball Programs or the Phillipsburg High School 
Amendment.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Terry Lynn Gitchel passed away unexpectedly
 Saturday, June 26, 2021, in Phillips County, KS at the age of 64.Terry was born April 25, 1957, in Phillipsburg, KS the son of Melvin Roy and Anna Louise (Johnson) Gitchel.He was united in marriage to Donna Kaye Schumacher on October 23, 1982, in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include his three daughters Tara Burnham and husband 
Robin of Arvada, CO, Karma Steelsmith and husband Ron of Phillipsburg, 
and Shelby Thomas and husband Andrew of Lawrence, KS; a niece, who was 
like his daughter, Kimberly Krebs of Atwood, KS; nine grandchildren 
&nbsp;Kennedy (Burnham) Burris and husband Brian, Wyatt, Tehya, Garyn, and 
Edwyn Burnham, Kihyna, Kameron, Kymber, and Kendryck Steelsmith; four 
brothers Ralph, Roy, and Rick and wife Sharolyn all of Phillipsburg and 
Don of Hays; and three sisters, Merry Reeh of Oberlin, KS, Sandra 
Johnson and husband Dennis of Agra, KS, and Susan Lacey and husband 
“Bean” of Kenai, AK.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 5, 2021 in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the 
Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Terry will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday 
with the family receiving friends Sunday afternoon from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 all in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Little Kids 
Softball and Baseball Programs or the Phillipsburg High School 
Amendment.

Terry Lynn Gitchel

Ellen I. Nickel, age 96, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the
 Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on March 12,
 1925, in Guide Rock, Nebraska, the daughter of Leeman Jonas and Ethel 
Berniece Bailey Lundstedt.&nbsp; Ellen was a resident of Scott City, Kansas,&nbsp; since 1969 moving from Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Beginning in 1947, she was a 
nanny for the Johnson family in Salina, Kansas, and then in Wichita, 
Kansas and referred to them as her “Boys."&nbsp; She was a homemaker.

Ellen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On May 11, 1969, she married Richard Henry Nickel in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on September 23, 1974, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her One Daughter - Gayla Nickel of Scott City, 
Kansas, One Step-Daughter - Deanna Russell of Brandsville, Missouri, Two
 Granddaughters - Bailey Nickel of Scott City, Kansas, Rita Fisher of&nbsp; 
Mountain Grove, Missouri, One Grandson - Joey Russell of Koshkonong, 
Missouri, Three Boys she raised - Sherman Johnson of Kansas City, 
Kansas, Gaylord Johnson of Naples, Florida, Bradford Johnson of Andale, 
Kansas, Eight Great Grandchildren, and Two Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers, One Sister, 
One Grandson, and Two Great Grandchildren, and three Johnson boys - 
Darwin Johnson, Virgil Johnson, Jr., and Nathan Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live at Price and Sons 
Funeral Home page and click the live stream tab on the left side of the 
obituary&nbsp;or click on "LIVESTREAM"&nbsp;starting at 10:25 a.m.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Ellen Nickel 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. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

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 </figure>Ellen I. Nickel, age 96, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021, at the
 Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on March 12,
 1925, in Guide Rock, Nebraska, the daughter of Leeman Jonas and Ethel 
Berniece Bailey Lundstedt.&nbsp; Ellen was a resident of Scott City, Kansas,&nbsp; since 1969 moving from Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Beginning in 1947, she was a 
nanny for the Johnson family in Salina, Kansas, and then in Wichita, 
Kansas and referred to them as her “Boys."&nbsp; She was a homemaker.Ellen was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.On May 11, 1969, she married Richard Henry Nickel in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on September 23, 1974, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her One Daughter - Gayla Nickel of Scott City, 
Kansas, One Step-Daughter - Deanna Russell of Brandsville, Missouri, Two
 Granddaughters - Bailey Nickel of Scott City, Kansas, Rita Fisher of&nbsp; 
Mountain Grove, Missouri, One Grandson - Joey Russell of Koshkonong, 
Missouri, Three Boys she raised - Sherman Johnson of Kansas City, 
Kansas, Gaylord Johnson of Naples, Florida, Bradford Johnson of Andale, 
Kansas, Eight Great Grandchildren, and Two Great Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers, One Sister, 
One Grandson, and Two Great Grandchildren, and three Johnson boys - 
Darwin Johnson, Virgil Johnson, Jr., and Nathan Johnson.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live at Price and Sons 
Funeral Home page and click the live stream tab on the left side of the 
obituary&nbsp;or click on "LIVESTREAM"&nbsp;starting at 10:25 a.m.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Ellen Nickel 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. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Ellen I. Nickel

Linda Ochs Wood, 79 years old, passed away on November 7, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1941, in Quinter, KS to Henry 
and Anna (Haffner) Ochs. She graduated from Hoxie High School in 1959. 
 She worked as a CNA and home health assistant for many years. Many 
people were blessed by her care. She volunteered at Hospice of Hays. 
She was a member of NKA Visually Impaired, Shooting Stars Square Dance, 
and St. Nick’s Catholic Church of Hays.
 Linda was reunited with her parents Henry and Anna Ochs; sisters, 
Eleanor Ruppert (Jack), Dorthy Wasnalas (Lenard), Clara Coppen, and Anna
 Leiker (Julius); brothers Clem Ochs(Emma Helen), Wendolin Ochs 
 ( Viola), Steven Ochs (Betty). 
 She is survived by her brother Henry “Hank” Ochs (Helen Jo); her 
Children, Koren Johnson (Joe) of Colleyville, TX. Steven Shepard (Lisa) 
of Leavenworth, KS, Russ Shepard of Hoxie, KS, and Lance Shepard ( 
Coleen) of Hoxie. Her grandchildren, Blake and Travis Johnson, 
Makenzie and Cole Shepard, Morgan Nevola (Trent), Bailey Guinn (Jory), 
Alayna and Wayne Shepard; great- grandchild, Kolbie Grace Guinn and many
 nieces and nephews.
 Memorials 
may be sent to Hospice at HaysMed, 2220 Canterbury, Hays, KS 67601 or 
NKA Visually Impaired 1105 Continental Blvd., Hays, KS 67601. Word of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Linda-L-Ochs-Wood?obId=18890178#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Linda Ochs Wood, 79 years old, passed away on November 7, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center. She was born on March 4, 1941, in Quinter, KS to Henry 
and Anna (Haffner) Ochs. She graduated from Hoxie High School in 1959. 
 She worked as a CNA and home health assistant for many years. Many 
people were blessed by her care. She volunteered at Hospice of Hays. 
She was a member of NKA Visually Impaired, Shooting Stars Square Dance, 
and St. Nick’s Catholic Church of Hays.
 Linda was reunited with her parents Henry and Anna Ochs; sisters, 
Eleanor Ruppert (Jack), Dorthy Wasnalas (Lenard), Clara Coppen, and Anna
 Leiker (Julius); brothers Clem Ochs(Emma Helen), Wendolin Ochs 
 ( Viola), Steven Ochs (Betty). 
 She is survived by her brother Henry “Hank” Ochs (Helen Jo); her 
Children, Koren Johnson (Joe) of Colleyville, TX. Steven Shepard (Lisa) 
of Leavenworth, KS, Russ Shepard of Hoxie, KS, and Lance Shepard ( 
Coleen) of Hoxie. Her grandchildren, Blake and Travis Johnson, 
Makenzie and Cole Shepard, Morgan Nevola (Trent), Bailey Guinn (Jory), 
Alayna and Wayne Shepard; great- grandchild, Kolbie Grace Guinn and many
 nieces and nephews.
 Memorials 
may be sent to Hospice at HaysMed, 2220 Canterbury, Hays, KS 67601 or 
NKA Visually Impaired 1105 Continental Blvd., Hays, KS 67601. Word of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Linda-L-Ochs-Wood?obId=18890178#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Linda Ochs Wood

Esther Irene Rassette, 93, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, June
 24, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Esther was born on May 27, 1928, in rural Russell County, Kansas, the
 daughter of Alexander (A.D.) and Mollie (Weimaster) Schultz.&nbsp; She was 
raised in the Lutheran Church.&nbsp; She grew up in the Russell and 
Hoisington, Kansas, area and graduated from Hoisington High School.&nbsp; She
 met, fell in love and was united in marriage to William J. “Bill” 
Rassette on October 17, 1948, in Russell.&nbsp; From this union Esther and 
Bill were blessed with a son Eugene.&nbsp; The family moved to Georgetown, 
Colorado in the early 1960’S after purchasing the Herringbone Cabin 
Motel and restaurant.&nbsp; In 1978 they retired and returned to Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She worked hard as a fulltime wife and homemaker.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
crocheting, cooking, playing pitch, watching sports on television and 
traveling across America and over seas.

She is survived by her daughter in-law Maggie Rassette of Abilene, 
Kansas and 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren: Matt (Rene) 
Rassette – children Nina and Elijah of Minneapolis, MN, Abigail (Neil) 
Endicott and daughter Georgia, Katherine (Jay) Pankratz and children 
Maggie, Sophie and Penelope of Portland, OR, Emily (Chris) Campbell and 
children Sydney and Aulay.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill on October 17,
 2006, son Eugene Rassette September 04, 2002, brothers Willie Schultz, 
Julius Schultz and sister Gladys (Schultz) Shadley. A graveside 
celebration of Esther’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 
02, 2021, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, July 01, 2021, at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Esther Irene Rassette, 93, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, June
 24, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Esther was born on May 27, 1928, in rural Russell County, Kansas, the
 daughter of Alexander (A.D.) and Mollie (Weimaster) Schultz.&nbsp; She was 
raised in the Lutheran Church.&nbsp; She grew up in the Russell and 
Hoisington, Kansas, area and graduated from Hoisington High School.&nbsp; She
 met, fell in love and was united in marriage to William J. “Bill” 
Rassette on October 17, 1948, in Russell.&nbsp; From this union Esther and 
Bill were blessed with a son Eugene.&nbsp; The family moved to Georgetown, 
Colorado in the early 1960’S after purchasing the Herringbone Cabin 
Motel and restaurant.&nbsp; In 1978 they retired and returned to Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She worked hard as a fulltime wife and homemaker.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
crocheting, cooking, playing pitch, watching sports on television and 
traveling across America and over seas.She is survived by her daughter in-law Maggie Rassette of Abilene, 
Kansas and 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren: Matt (Rene) 
Rassette – children Nina and Elijah of Minneapolis, MN, Abigail (Neil) 
Endicott and daughter Georgia, Katherine (Jay) Pankratz and children 
Maggie, Sophie and Penelope of Portland, OR, Emily (Chris) Campbell and 
children Sydney and Aulay.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bill on October 17,
 2006, son Eugene Rassette September 04, 2002, brothers Willie Schultz, 
Julius Schultz and sister Gladys (Schultz) Shadley. A graveside 
celebration of Esther’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 
02, 2021, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, July 01, 2021, at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Esther I. Rassette

Dorothy J. Yarnell passed away on Thursday June 24, 2021 at Parkview 
Care Center in Osborne, Ks. at the age of 90. &nbsp;She was born on October 
23, 1930 in Osborne to Ancil and Dorothy May (Quillen) Ives. 
&nbsp;Dorothy&nbsp;graduated from Woodston High School in 1948.&nbsp; She later married
 Delbert Yarnell on June 18 1950&nbsp;and to this union two children were 
born - Sheryl and Micheal. Dorothy and Delbert shared 51 yrs. together.&nbsp;

Except for a few years away from Osborne, Dorothy lived almost all of
 her life in Osborne, Ks. &nbsp;She and Delbert managed the Camalot Inn for a
 couple of years but the majority of her work was as a devoted store 
clerk at Duckwalls. &nbsp;

Dorothy is preceded is death by her parents, three&nbsp;siblings and her 
husband Delbert in 2001. &nbsp;She is survived by her daughter Sheryl (Bob) 
Gorsuch of Osborne and son Mike of Osborne, 2 grandchildren - Lacy 
(Curtis) Holtman&nbsp;and Jeremy, &nbsp;2 great-grandchildren, Amelia and 
Charlotte and brothers Roger &amp; Larry Ives.

<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Dorothy-Yarnell">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Dorothy J. Yarnell passed away on Thursday June 24, 2021 at Parkview 
Care Center in Osborne, Ks. at the age of 90. &nbsp;She was born on October 
23, 1930 in Osborne to Ancil and Dorothy May (Quillen) Ives. 
&nbsp;Dorothy&nbsp;graduated from Woodston High School in 1948.&nbsp; She later married
 Delbert Yarnell on June 18 1950&nbsp;and to this union two children were 
born - Sheryl and Micheal. Dorothy and Delbert shared 51 yrs. together.&nbsp;Except for a few years away from Osborne, Dorothy lived almost all of
 her life in Osborne, Ks. &nbsp;She and Delbert managed the Camalot Inn for a
 couple of years but the majority of her work was as a devoted store 
clerk at Duckwalls. &nbsp;Dorothy is preceded is death by her parents, three&nbsp;siblings and her 
husband Delbert in 2001. &nbsp;She is survived by her daughter Sheryl (Bob) 
Gorsuch of Osborne and son Mike of Osborne, 2 grandchildren - Lacy 
(Curtis) Holtman&nbsp;and Jeremy, &nbsp;2 great-grandchildren, Amelia and 
Charlotte and brothers Roger &amp; Larry Ives.<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Dorothy-Yarnell">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy J. Yarnell

Longtime Burlington, Colorado resident, Doris Elizabeth Stevens, 86, 
passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Kit Carson County
 Memorial Hospital in Burlington.

Doris was born on June 15, 1935 in Stratton, Colorado to Ruth and 
R.D. Spurlin.&nbsp; She was one of four children.&nbsp; She attended school at 
Solid Center School and Stratton Schools, graduating from Stratton High 
School in 1953.

On September 29, 1953, Doris married Dallas George Stevens at St. 
Charles Catholic Church in Stratton.&nbsp; To this union, six children were 
born; Dana, Debbie, Diane, Devona, Dee and Derek.

In 1958, Doris and Dallas started D &amp; D Cleaners in Burlington, 
where she worked as a seamstress up until the time of her death.&nbsp; Doris’
 hobbies included sewing, coloring, taking pictures, gardening and 
listening to her music.&nbsp; She always kept in touch with her grandkids 
through texting and pictures, and she always loved a fresh bouquet of 
flowers.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter Debbie Knapp, 
her sister Donna Krei, and two brothers Bob and Duane Spurlin.

She is survived by her husband Dallas of 67 years of Burlington, her 
children Dana Stevens of Burlington, Diane (Rob) Windell of Kanorado, 
KS, Devona (Randy) Jensen of Goodland, KS, Dee Herman of Denver, CO, 
Derek (Kara) Stevens of Burlington, and her son-in-law Butch Knapp of 
Burlington.&nbsp; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren; Arianne 
Knapp, Krystal Knapp, Brett Knapp, Brian Windell, Denny (Delci) Windell,
 Mathew Windell, Andy Windell, Brooke (Brian) Bauman, Brielle (Colton) 
Cooper, Lindsey (Vic) Butler, Mitch (Meredith) Herman, Jesse Herman, 
Jake Herman, Olivia Stevens, Declan Stevens, Brogan Stevens, Sheridan 
Stevens, Cavan Stevens and Lochlan Stevens, fifteen great grandchildren;
 Kingston Knapp, Paxton Knapp, Rory Knapp, Adalyne Windell, Brecken 
Bauman, Bayler Bauman, Bellamy Bauman, Kaizen Cooper, Bostynn Cooper, 
Aspyn Butler, Legend Butler, Lennox Butler, Hayes Herman, Julian Herman 
and Trey Herman.

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

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 </figure>Longtime Burlington, Colorado resident, Doris Elizabeth Stevens, 86, 
passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at the Kit Carson County
 Memorial Hospital in Burlington.Doris was born on June 15, 1935 in Stratton, Colorado to Ruth and 
R.D. Spurlin.&nbsp; She was one of four children.&nbsp; She attended school at 
Solid Center School and Stratton Schools, graduating from Stratton High 
School in 1953.On September 29, 1953, Doris married Dallas George Stevens at St. 
Charles Catholic Church in Stratton.&nbsp; To this union, six children were 
born; Dana, Debbie, Diane, Devona, Dee and Derek.In 1958, Doris and Dallas started D &amp; D Cleaners in Burlington, 
where she worked as a seamstress up until the time of her death.&nbsp; Doris’
 hobbies included sewing, coloring, taking pictures, gardening and 
listening to her music.&nbsp; She always kept in touch with her grandkids 
through texting and pictures, and she always loved a fresh bouquet of 
flowers.Preceding her in death were her parents, one daughter Debbie Knapp, 
her sister Donna Krei, and two brothers Bob and Duane Spurlin.She is survived by her husband Dallas of 67 years of Burlington, her 
children Dana Stevens of Burlington, Diane (Rob) Windell of Kanorado, 
KS, Devona (Randy) Jensen of Goodland, KS, Dee Herman of Denver, CO, 
Derek (Kara) Stevens of Burlington, and her son-in-law Butch Knapp of 
Burlington.&nbsp; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren; Arianne 
Knapp, Krystal Knapp, Brett Knapp, Brian Windell, Denny (Delci) Windell,
 Mathew Windell, Andy Windell, Brooke (Brian) Bauman, Brielle (Colton) 
Cooper, Lindsey (Vic) Butler, Mitch (Meredith) Herman, Jesse Herman, 
Jake Herman, Olivia Stevens, Declan Stevens, Brogan Stevens, Sheridan 
Stevens, Cavan Stevens and Lochlan Stevens, fifteen great grandchildren;
 Kingston Knapp, Paxton Knapp, Rory Knapp, Adalyne Windell, Brecken 
Bauman, Bayler Bauman, Bellamy Bauman, Kaizen Cooper, Bostynn Cooper, 
Aspyn Butler, Legend Butler, Lennox Butler, Hayes Herman, Julian Herman 
and Trey Herman.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Doris-Stevens">HERE</a> for service details.

Doris Elizabeth Stevens

Phyllis Joan Herrman, 88, passed away Saturday June 26, 2021, at 
Country Living of Larned. She was born June 28, 1932, in Great Bend, to 
Nelson &amp; Helen (DuBois) Stone. She married Hilbert Herrman August 
16, 1952, at Great Bend. He died December 14, 2013.

&nbsp;A lifetime Great Bend resident, Phyllis was the State of Kansas Meat
 Inspector. She had also worked for Great Bend Packing in Quality 
Control and performed clerical duties. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. 
Phyllis loved shopping and was known for sending everyone she knew a 
card for special occasions or “just because”. She enjoyed Community 
concerts, gardening and was an excellent cook, and taking care of people
 and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.

Survivors include, three sons, Mark Herrman and wife Ginger, and Tim 
Herrman and wife Chris, all of Great Bend, and Scott Herrman and wife 
Bobbie of VA; four daughters, Karen Bruno of West Liberty, IA, Stacie 
Kozlowski and husband Bruce of Larned, Trina Detherage and husband Brad 
of Great Bend, and Lori Hoffman and husband Steve of Columbia, MO; 
brother James Nelson Stone, Jr of Great Bend; twenty grandchildren, 
twenty-two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hilbert Herrman; and a 
brother, Shelby Stone, Sr.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday June 28,
 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present to greet friend’s 5 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 29,
 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials 
have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Phyllis Joan Herrman, 88, passed away Saturday June 26, 2021, at 
Country Living of Larned. She was born June 28, 1932, in Great Bend, to 
Nelson &amp; Helen (DuBois) Stone. She married Hilbert Herrman August 
16, 1952, at Great Bend. He died December 14, 2013.&nbsp;A lifetime Great Bend resident, Phyllis was the State of Kansas Meat
 Inspector. She had also worked for Great Bend Packing in Quality 
Control and performed clerical duties. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. 
Phyllis loved shopping and was known for sending everyone she knew a 
card for special occasions or “just because”. She enjoyed Community 
concerts, gardening and was an excellent cook, and taking care of people
 and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren.Survivors include, three sons, Mark Herrman and wife Ginger, and Tim 
Herrman and wife Chris, all of Great Bend, and Scott Herrman and wife 
Bobbie of VA; four daughters, Karen Bruno of West Liberty, IA, Stacie 
Kozlowski and husband Bruce of Larned, Trina Detherage and husband Brad 
of Great Bend, and Lori Hoffman and husband Steve of Columbia, MO; 
brother James Nelson Stone, Jr of Great Bend; twenty grandchildren, 
twenty-two great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hilbert Herrman; and a 
brother, Shelby Stone, Sr.Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday June 28,
 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present to greet friend’s 5 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 29,
 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials 
have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Phyllis Joan Herrman

Thomas Virgil Phelan passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at John C. Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 69. He was born on November 19, 1951 in Great Bend, Kansas. 

A Midwestern man at heart, he grew up in the small town of Holyrood, Kansas and attended Holyrood Rural High School, Barton County Community College, Fort Hays State University and Emporia State University. In his younger years, he worked for Air Midwest, Inc. and had the opportunity to travel the globe but loved Kansas most of all. 

A creative thinker and entrepreneur, Tom conceptualized, founded and operated Plum Creek Kennel with his brothers, Mark and John Phelan and friend Dave Robinette. He was a free spirit and his adventures have become family legends. In 2007, Tom moved to Phoenix, Arizona. 

A proud father and grandfather, he spent his later years supporting his grandchildren from the sidelines of all their sporting events and never turned down the opportunity to babysit. 

Tom is loved and adored by his daughter Tess, son-in-law Spencer and their children, Harper, Quinn and Arie Chupinsky and son Cody, daughter-in-law Lauren and their children Mya, Brooklyn and Parker Phelan. He is also survived by his sister Rita McCarthy and brothers, Patrick, Dennis, Mark and John Phelan, devoted friend Debbie Hughes and 14 nieces and nephews and their families.

<a href="https://www.hansenmortuary.com/">Hansen Mortuaries</a> is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas Virgil Phelan passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at John C. Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona at the age of 69. He was born on November 19, 1951 in Great Bend, Kansas. A Midwestern man at heart, he grew up in the small town of Holyrood, Kansas and attended Holyrood Rural High School, Barton County Community College, Fort Hays State University and Emporia State University. In his younger years, he worked for Air Midwest, Inc. and had the opportunity to travel the globe but loved Kansas most of all. A creative thinker and entrepreneur, Tom conceptualized, founded and operated Plum Creek Kennel with his brothers, Mark and John Phelan and friend Dave Robinette. He was a free spirit and his adventures have become family legends. In 2007, Tom moved to Phoenix, Arizona. A proud father and grandfather, he spent his later years supporting his grandchildren from the sidelines of all their sporting events and never turned down the opportunity to babysit. Tom is loved and adored by his daughter Tess, son-in-law Spencer and their children, Harper, Quinn and Arie Chupinsky and son Cody, daughter-in-law Lauren and their children Mya, Brooklyn and Parker Phelan. He is also survived by his sister Rita McCarthy and brothers, Patrick, Dennis, Mark and John Phelan, devoted friend Debbie Hughes and 14 nieces and nephews and their families.<a href="https://www.hansenmortuary.com/">Hansen Mortuaries</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Thomas Virgil Phelan

Marilyn Kay (Heier) Caldwell, 81, of Grinnell, died Monday, June 21, 
2021. She was born November 22, 1939, in Oakley, KS, to Vince and Ferne 
(Beckman) Dickman. 
Marilyn graduated high school in 1956, from Sacred Heart Academy, in 
Wichita, KS. She then attended Marymount College, in Salina, KS, where 
she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, in 1960. Later,
 in 1980, Marilyn obtained a Master’s Degree, in Elementary Education, 
from Fort Hays State University. She taught at Bethune Colorado Public 
High School and then Grinnell Middle School for 25 years, before 
retiring in 1999. 
On June 15, 1961, Marilyn married Linus Heier and to this union five 
children were born. Linus passed away on December 31, 1999. On June 18, 
2005, Marilyn and Roger Caldwell were united in marriage. 
Marilyn spent her spare time gardening, sewing, knitting, baking, and 
traveling. She enjoyed attending and presenting at several spiritual 
retreats. Marilyn could visit with anyone, even those she just met. She 
loved attending her grandchildren’s events and treasured spending time 
with her family and friends. 
Marilyn was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in 
Grinnell, where she taught high school religion classes and was part of 
St. Mary’s Altar Society. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, 
the National Alliance on Mental Health, KNEA, NEA, and was a nominee for
 the Kansas Teacher of the Year. 
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Linus, and son-in-law Ray Shaheen. 
She is survived by her husband Roger, of Grinnell; children, Donita 
Bozarth, Gardner, KS, Michael (Tonya) Heier, Humbolt, IA, Bev (Kevin) 
Birney, Bucklin, KS, Christy “Pete” Shaheen, of Manhattan, KS and Larry 
Heier, of Grinnell, KS; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; her 
sister Karen (Tom) Mense, Grinnell, KS; and sisters-in-law, Dolores 
(Leroy) Katt, Grainfield, KS, Jean Heier, Grinnell, KS, &amp; Anastasia 
“Daisy” Fellhoelter, Wichita, KS. 
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Immaculate 
Conception Parish Center, Grinnell, KS with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral
 Mass is 11:15 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial in the Immaculate Conception 
Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Church, 
Grinnell or St. Paul’s Church, Angelus and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, 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>Marilyn Kay (Heier) Caldwell, 81, of Grinnell, died Monday, June 21, 
2021. She was born November 22, 1939, in Oakley, KS, to Vince and Ferne 
(Beckman) Dickman. 
Marilyn graduated high school in 1956, from Sacred Heart Academy, in 
Wichita, KS. She then attended Marymount College, in Salina, KS, where 
she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education, in 1960. Later,
 in 1980, Marilyn obtained a Master’s Degree, in Elementary Education, 
from Fort Hays State University. She taught at Bethune Colorado Public 
High School and then Grinnell Middle School for 25 years, before 
retiring in 1999. 
On June 15, 1961, Marilyn married Linus Heier and to this union five 
children were born. Linus passed away on December 31, 1999. On June 18, 
2005, Marilyn and Roger Caldwell were united in marriage. 
Marilyn spent her spare time gardening, sewing, knitting, baking, and 
traveling. She enjoyed attending and presenting at several spiritual 
retreats. Marilyn could visit with anyone, even those she just met. She 
loved attending her grandchildren’s events and treasured spending time 
with her family and friends. 
Marilyn was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in 
Grinnell, where she taught high school religion classes and was part of 
St. Mary’s Altar Society. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, 
the National Alliance on Mental Health, KNEA, NEA, and was a nominee for
 the Kansas Teacher of the Year. 
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband Linus, and son-in-law Ray Shaheen. 
She is survived by her husband Roger, of Grinnell; children, Donita 
Bozarth, Gardner, KS, Michael (Tonya) Heier, Humbolt, IA, Bev (Kevin) 
Birney, Bucklin, KS, Christy “Pete” Shaheen, of Manhattan, KS and Larry 
Heier, of Grinnell, KS; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; her 
sister Karen (Tom) Mense, Grinnell, KS; and sisters-in-law, Dolores 
(Leroy) Katt, Grainfield, KS, Jean Heier, Grinnell, KS, &amp; Anastasia 
“Daisy” Fellhoelter, Wichita, KS. 
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Immaculate 
Conception Parish Center, Grinnell, KS with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral
 Mass is 11:15 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2021, at the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial in the Immaculate Conception 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Immaculate Conception Church, 
Grinnell or St. Paul’s Church, Angelus and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, 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;

Marilyn K. Caldwell

Sarah A. (Travis) Wilson, 88, passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021, at her home in rural Abilene. She was born July 30, 1932, in Minneapolis, KS to John and Leloa (Bainbridge) Travis. Sarah graduated from Minneapolis High School, attended Brown Mackie Business College, Salina, and worked at Montgomery Wards in the office and later at Long McArthur Ford Company.

On October 2, 1953, she married Edwin W. “Ed” Wilson in Salina. They shared 64 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 21, 2018. Together they farmed in rural Carlton before retiring to rural Abilene in 1992.

Sarah loved her family deeply and was the mastermind of family gatherings. She hosted many family and holiday celebrations for her children, extended family, and neighbors and she made each one a special occasion. Her happiest days were when her family was visiting. She was an amazing baker and always made sure her grandchildren were spoiled with her special cookies, pies and cinnamon rolls.

Each summer you could witness Sarah’s love of nature. She spent many hours growing flowers, gardening and taking care of her yard. Her bird feeders were always full so she could watch her birds. She especially enjoyed seeing a particular red cardinal that she said was Dad look after her from Heaven. Sarah also enjoyed quilting and making gifts for her family. Each grandchild and great-grandchild received a quilt when they were born and also when they graduated from High School and her children have many of her works of art displayed in their homes. Collecting Dolls also gave her great joy.

During Sarah’s retirement years she was rarely still. She volunteered as an American Red Cross Gray Lady for many years as well as serving on the Card and Craft Committees at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Many summers were spent as part of the cooking crew in the Cabin at the Dickinson County Historical Pioneer Camp. She also served several years in the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church kitchen organizing funeral dinners.

She is proceed in death by her husband Ed, daughter, Barbara Jo at age 6 of meningitis, Son, John Walter at age 20 of Muscular Dystrophy, and great-grandson Nolan Matthew Petersen, 7 months and a sister Betty Gray of Cocoa Beach, Florida.

Survivors include three sons, Jeff and wife Susan of Carlton, Mitch and wife Denise of Abilene, Mike and wife Karen of Carlton; daughter, Kellie Voss and husband Wayne of Hays. 15 grandchildren, Michelle (Lance) Miller, Angela (Matt) Petersen, Shannon Wilson (John Goddard), Amanda (Brian) Pope, Courtney Wilson, Janay (Dylan) Crosson, Dustin Wilson, Brian Wilson, Eric (Kelsey) Wilson, Kristy Wilson, Keven Wilson, Allen, Aaron, Jordan and Ethan Voss; 11 great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Vance Miller; Willa and Crosby Petersen; Klayton and Violet Pope; Grady, Lincoln and Reagyn Crosson, Lane Wilson and John Voss, a sister-in law, Carol Hansen of Salina and many nieces and nephews.

Services for Sarah will be 10:00 am Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Reverend Mark Stanger officiating.&nbsp; Her final resting place will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery.&nbsp; Sarah's family will&nbsp; receive friends from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Monday evening at the Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or to the Gideons and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dannerfuneralhome.net/">www.dannerfuneralhome.net</a>.

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 </figure>Sarah A. (Travis) Wilson, 88, passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021, at her home in rural Abilene. She was born July 30, 1932, in Minneapolis, KS to John and Leloa (Bainbridge) Travis. Sarah graduated from Minneapolis High School, attended Brown Mackie Business College, Salina, and worked at Montgomery Wards in the office and later at Long McArthur Ford Company.On October 2, 1953, she married Edwin W. “Ed” Wilson in Salina. They shared 64 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 21, 2018. Together they farmed in rural Carlton before retiring to rural Abilene in 1992.Sarah loved her family deeply and was the mastermind of family gatherings. She hosted many family and holiday celebrations for her children, extended family, and neighbors and she made each one a special occasion. Her happiest days were when her family was visiting. She was an amazing baker and always made sure her grandchildren were spoiled with her special cookies, pies and cinnamon rolls.Each summer you could witness Sarah’s love of nature. She spent many hours growing flowers, gardening and taking care of her yard. Her bird feeders were always full so she could watch her birds. She especially enjoyed seeing a particular red cardinal that she said was Dad look after her from Heaven. Sarah also enjoyed quilting and making gifts for her family. Each grandchild and great-grandchild received a quilt when they were born and also when they graduated from High School and her children have many of her works of art displayed in their homes. Collecting Dolls also gave her great joy.During Sarah’s retirement years she was rarely still. She volunteered as an American Red Cross Gray Lady for many years as well as serving on the Card and Craft Committees at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Many summers were spent as part of the cooking crew in the Cabin at the Dickinson County Historical Pioneer Camp. She also served several years in the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church kitchen organizing funeral dinners.She is proceed in death by her husband Ed, daughter, Barbara Jo at age 6 of meningitis, Son, John Walter at age 20 of Muscular Dystrophy, and great-grandson Nolan Matthew Petersen, 7 months and a sister Betty Gray of Cocoa Beach, Florida.Survivors include three sons, Jeff and wife Susan of Carlton, Mitch and wife Denise of Abilene, Mike and wife Karen of Carlton; daughter, Kellie Voss and husband Wayne of Hays. 15 grandchildren, Michelle (Lance) Miller, Angela (Matt) Petersen, Shannon Wilson (John Goddard), Amanda (Brian) Pope, Courtney Wilson, Janay (Dylan) Crosson, Dustin Wilson, Brian Wilson, Eric (Kelsey) Wilson, Kristy Wilson, Keven Wilson, Allen, Aaron, Jordan and Ethan Voss; 11 great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Vance Miller; Willa and Crosby Petersen; Klayton and Violet Pope; Grady, Lincoln and Reagyn Crosson, Lane Wilson and John Voss, a sister-in law, Carol Hansen of Salina and many nieces and nephews.Services for Sarah will be 10:00 am Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church with Reverend Mark Stanger officiating.&nbsp; Her final resting place will be in the Greenlawn Cemetery.&nbsp; Sarah's family will&nbsp; receive friends from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Monday evening at the Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association or to the Gideons and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dannerfuneralhome.net/">www.dannerfuneralhome.net</a>.

Sarah A. (Travis) Wilson

Albert J. Zerr, age 81, of Quinter, KS peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center, LTC. Albert was the son of Frank A. and Albina (Ziegler) Zerr of Quinter, KS.&nbsp;

Albert attended Quinter schools graduating the class of 1957. After high school, he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Riley. After his basic training, he was stationed in Germany, returning home in June of 1961.

On November 25, 1961, Albert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Aurilla (Glick) Zerr. They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, KS. He lived his life in Gove County. Albert and Aurilla were married nearly 60 years and they were blessed with 5 children.&nbsp;

Albert worked side by side with his wife during their life doing farming, custom hay work, hay grinding and hauling grain.&nbsp;

Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.), WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Through the years, Albert became President of the F.O.E.in both local and state Aeries. He was very proud of his accomplishments in the organization and made many friends in his years of service whom he cherished.&nbsp; Albert also enjoyed coyote hunting, going to car races, Polka music and spending time with his friends and family.&nbsp;

Albert is survived by his wife Aurilla; sons Kirk Zerr (Deana) of Quinter and Terry Zerr of Wichita; daughters Sheree Flax (Darren) of Quinter and Bernice Spinden (Michael) of Cottonwood Falls, KS; brothers Elmer Zerr (Loretta) of Salina and Alfred Zerr (Mary Lou) of Tyler, TX; brother-in-law Ray Schroeder of Angelus, KS; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was proceeded in death by his parents; son Wade Zerr; and sister Dorothy Ann Schroeder.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, KS or the Quinter Senior Citizen Center. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Albert J. Zerr, age 81, of Quinter, KS peacefully passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center, LTC. Albert was the son of Frank A. and Albina (Ziegler) Zerr of Quinter, KS.&nbsp;Albert attended Quinter schools graduating the class of 1957. After high school, he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Riley. After his basic training, he was stationed in Germany, returning home in June of 1961.On November 25, 1961, Albert was united in marriage to the love of his life, Aurilla (Glick) Zerr. They were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, KS. He lived his life in Gove County. Albert and Aurilla were married nearly 60 years and they were blessed with 5 children.&nbsp;Albert worked side by side with his wife during their life doing farming, custom hay work, hay grinding and hauling grain.&nbsp;Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.), WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Through the years, Albert became President of the F.O.E.in both local and state Aeries. He was very proud of his accomplishments in the organization and made many friends in his years of service whom he cherished.&nbsp; Albert also enjoyed coyote hunting, going to car races, Polka music and spending time with his friends and family.&nbsp;Albert is survived by his wife Aurilla; sons Kirk Zerr (Deana) of Quinter and Terry Zerr of Wichita; daughters Sheree Flax (Darren) of Quinter and Bernice Spinden (Michael) of Cottonwood Falls, KS; brothers Elmer Zerr (Loretta) of Salina and Alfred Zerr (Mary Lou) of Tyler, TX; brother-in-law Ray Schroeder of Angelus, KS; 10 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was proceeded in death by his parents; son Wade Zerr; and sister Dorothy Ann Schroeder.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, KS or the Quinter Senior Citizen Center. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;

Albert J. Zerr

David Ray Beckner, age 71, of Kanorado passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Kansas City, MO.&nbsp;

David was born September 2, 1949, to Ray and Goldie (Chaney) Beckner 
in Goodland.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in Goodland.&nbsp; On April 1, 
1994, he married Georgia Cecil.&nbsp; &nbsp;David worked construction for many 
years.&nbsp; He&nbsp;enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and 
friends.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his wife, Georgia; parents, grandparents; brother, Dewey; and sister, Velma.&nbsp; &nbsp;

David is survived by his stepson, Jeff Harris of Kanorado, KS; 
stepdaughter, Sheri Jackson (Gerald Champine) of Kanorado, KS; brother, 
Jerry (Gwen) Beckner; sister, Virginia Balintine; 3 grandchildren and 2 
great grandchildren; great-niece, Santana Barnett and many more family 
and friends.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to David Beckner 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 www.batemanfuneral.com

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in Goodland.&nbsp; He grew up and went to school in Goodland.&nbsp; On April 1, 
1994, he married Georgia Cecil.&nbsp; &nbsp;David worked construction for many 
years.&nbsp; He&nbsp;enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and 
friends.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his wife, Georgia; parents, grandparents; brother, Dewey; and sister, Velma.&nbsp; &nbsp;David is survived by his stepson, Jeff Harris of Kanorado, KS; 
stepdaughter, Sheri Jackson (Gerald Champine) of Kanorado, KS; brother, 
Jerry (Gwen) Beckner; sister, Virginia Balintine; 3 grandchildren and 2 
great grandchildren; great-niece, Santana Barnett and many more family 
and friends.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to David Beckner 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 www.batemanfuneral.com

David Ray Beckner

Steven Kelly Scott was born in 1948 in Studley, Kansas, the eighth of 16
 children born to Leroy W. and Mary M. Scott. He passed away February 
25, 2021, at the VA health complex in Prescott, Arizona, at the age of 
72. 
 He started first grade in Studley and later attended Hill City Grade
 School, Lucerne Country School and Sheridan Community High School in 
Hoxie, graduating in 1965. He wrestled, taking second in State his 
senior year. After attending Colby Community College, Steve was drafted 
into the United States Army and served in Vietnam. As with many war 
veterans, this experience stayed with him his whole life.
 After being honorably discharged from the Army, Steve moved to 
Arizona. He worked as a tour guide in the Grand Canyon area, both 
driving a bus and taking tours to the bottom of the canyon with the mule
 train. He also worked as a carpenter, plumber, air conditioner tech 
and at Papillion Helicopters. In 1984, Steve met his love, Martha 
Manygoats and they made their home in the Grand Canyon area. 
 Steve played guitar and sang with his family, friends and 
neighbors. He and his neighbors formed a band, the Red Butte Ramblers. 
Martha, music, friends and family were all very special to him. Steve’s 
kindheartedness, amiability, and ability to spin a yarn endeared him to 
everyone who knew him.
 Steve was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dixie Schmehr, 
brothers Danny, Victor, Bob and Pete Scott. His beloved wife Martha 
passed away April 10, 2021. He is survived by his siblings Tyrone, 
Mary Ann, Art (Cheryl), Bill, Diana, Carolynn, Mike, Joan, Carl, and 
John. He’s also survived by many nieces and nephews who had a big soft 
spot for their Uncle Steve. 
 The Scott family appreciates Steve’s other families – Martha’s 
family, his Army buddies and the many close friends and neighbors in 
northern Arizona with whom he shared love and support for years.
 A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.
 at the Studley Church, Studley, Kansas with inurnment at Lucerne 
Cemetery, rural Sheridan County. Lunch following at the Church of God 
hall in Hill Ciity, Kansas.

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 </figure>Steven Kelly Scott was born in 1948 in Studley, Kansas, the eighth of 16
 children born to Leroy W. and Mary M. Scott. He passed away February 
25, 2021, at the VA health complex in Prescott, Arizona, at the age of 
72. 
 He started first grade in Studley and later attended Hill City Grade
 School, Lucerne Country School and Sheridan Community High School in 
Hoxie, graduating in 1965. He wrestled, taking second in State his 
senior year. After attending Colby Community College, Steve was drafted 
into the United States Army and served in Vietnam. As with many war 
veterans, this experience stayed with him his whole life.
 After being honorably discharged from the Army, Steve moved to 
Arizona. He worked as a tour guide in the Grand Canyon area, both 
driving a bus and taking tours to the bottom of the canyon with the mule
 train. He also worked as a carpenter, plumber, air conditioner tech 
and at Papillion Helicopters. In 1984, Steve met his love, Martha 
Manygoats and they made their home in the Grand Canyon area. 
 Steve played guitar and sang with his family, friends and 
neighbors. He and his neighbors formed a band, the Red Butte Ramblers. 
Martha, music, friends and family were all very special to him. Steve’s 
kindheartedness, amiability, and ability to spin a yarn endeared him to 
everyone who knew him.
 Steve was preceded in death by his parents, sister Dixie Schmehr, 
brothers Danny, Victor, Bob and Pete Scott. His beloved wife Martha 
passed away April 10, 2021. He is survived by his siblings Tyrone, 
Mary Ann, Art (Cheryl), Bill, Diana, Carolynn, Mike, Joan, Carl, and 
John. He’s also survived by many nieces and nephews who had a big soft 
spot for their Uncle Steve. 
 The Scott family appreciates Steve’s other families – Martha’s 
family, his Army buddies and the many close friends and neighbors in 
northern Arizona with whom he shared love and support for years.
 A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 10:30 a.m.
 at the Studley Church, Studley, Kansas with inurnment at Lucerne 
Cemetery, rural Sheridan County. Lunch following at the Church of God 
hall in Hill Ciity, Kansas.

Steven Kelly Scott

Hessel Merle Anderson, 65, passed away June 24, 2021 at the Sheridan 
County Health Complex in Hoxie, Kansas. He was born August 24, 1955 in 
Wichita, Kansas. He was adopted by Merle and Florence May (Moore) 
Anderson of Ruleton, Kansas. His parents moved the family north of 
Morland, Kansas where they made their home. Hessel graduated from High 
School with the class of 1975. He continued his education receiving his
 EMT ID. 
 Hessel married Linda (Borger) on April 1, 1977. They moved to Hoxie 
and owned HLA Conoco. Hessel served his community as EMT, volunteer 
firefighter, City Police Officer and retired as Sheridan County 
Undersheriff. Hessel was a member of Christ Community Church of Hoxie. 
 Hessel leaves to mourn his wife Linda of the home; his stepson, 
David Denio and wife Lacey of Hoxie, Kansas; four granddaughters, Lillie
 and Rosalie Denio of Hoxie, Kansas, Mercedes Chesney of Salina, Kansas,
 Skyler Denio of Wichita, Kansas; and sister, Relda Owens and husband 
Tony of Hill City, Kansas. 
 No services are planned. A Memorial Book will be available to sign 
at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. No time has been set for the book 
signing. Please come and sign the book to express you caring and 
sympathy Monday thru Friday at your convenience.

 Memorials are 
suggested to Christ Community Church or Sheridan County Benefit Walk and
 may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, 
Kansas 67740. Words of care and comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>Hessel Merle Anderson, 65, passed away June 24, 2021 at the Sheridan 
County Health Complex in Hoxie, Kansas. He was born August 24, 1955 in 
Wichita, Kansas. He was adopted by Merle and Florence May (Moore) 
Anderson of Ruleton, Kansas. His parents moved the family north of 
Morland, Kansas where they made their home. Hessel graduated from High 
School with the class of 1975. He continued his education receiving his
 EMT ID. 
 Hessel married Linda (Borger) on April 1, 1977. They moved to Hoxie 
and owned HLA Conoco. Hessel served his community as EMT, volunteer 
firefighter, City Police Officer and retired as Sheridan County 
Undersheriff. Hessel was a member of Christ Community Church of Hoxie. 
 Hessel leaves to mourn his wife Linda of the home; his stepson, 
David Denio and wife Lacey of Hoxie, Kansas; four granddaughters, Lillie
 and Rosalie Denio of Hoxie, Kansas, Mercedes Chesney of Salina, Kansas,
 Skyler Denio of Wichita, Kansas; and sister, Relda Owens and husband 
Tony of Hill City, Kansas. 
 No services are planned. A Memorial Book will be available to sign 
at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. No time has been set for the book 
signing. Please come and sign the book to express you caring and 
sympathy Monday thru Friday at your convenience. Memorials are 
suggested to Christ Community Church or Sheridan County Benefit Walk and
 may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, 
Kansas 67740. Words of care and comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Hessel Merle Anderson

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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Doris Stevens

Robert “Bob” Wooding, 94, passed away peacefully at home June 24, 
2021. He was born in New Haven, Conn., on February 5, 1927, to Franklin 
and Bertha (Gilbert) Wooding. He married Bernice Ann Humiston, March 18,
 1950.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three children, Earle, Bettejane and Ben; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. No services will be held.

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” Wooding, 94, passed away peacefully at home June 24, 
2021. He was born in New Haven, Conn., on February 5, 1927, to Franklin 
and Bertha (Gilbert) Wooding. He married Bernice Ann Humiston, March 18,
 1950.Survivors include his wife of the home; three children, Earle, Bettejane and Ben; grandchildren and great grandchildren.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. No services will be held.

Robert 'Bob' Wooding

Janice K. Kennedy, 79, of Wilson, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas 
resident, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Russell Regional 
Hospital in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;

Janice was born on March 21, 1942, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of
 Ernie and Neva (McCoy) Vanderbur.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and 
graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was 
united in marriage to Benton L. Kennedy on December 28, 1963, in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, Janice and Benton were blessed with 3
 children Kirby, Curt and Laina.&nbsp; She worked in the food service 
industry as a cook, working for several restaurants in the area.&nbsp; She 
was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; She 
had many talents and passions and was most passionate about her faith 
and family.

Surviving family include her son Kirby W. Kennedy of Austin, Texas, 
Curt A. Kennedy of Russell, Kansas and Laina M. Sack of Phoenix, 
Arizona; sister Dixie Lamont of Downs, Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 12 
great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Benton on April 12, 2018, 2 brothers and 1 sister.

A celebration of Janice’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M., Tuesday, 
June 29, 2021, at the mortuary, with the family present to great guests 
from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to the 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;
 Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Janice K. Kennedy, 79, of Wilson, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas 
resident, died on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at the Russell Regional 
Hospital in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;Janice was born on March 21, 1942, in Wilson, Kansas, the daughter of
 Ernie and Neva (McCoy) Vanderbur.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and 
graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was 
united in marriage to Benton L. Kennedy on December 28, 1963, in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, Janice and Benton were blessed with 3
 children Kirby, Curt and Laina.&nbsp; She worked in the food service 
industry as a cook, working for several restaurants in the area.&nbsp; She 
was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; She 
had many talents and passions and was most passionate about her faith 
and family.Surviving family include her son Kirby W. Kennedy of Austin, Texas, 
Curt A. Kennedy of Russell, Kansas and Laina M. Sack of Phoenix, 
Arizona; sister Dixie Lamont of Downs, Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 12 
great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Benton on April 12, 2018, 2 brothers and 1 sister.A celebration of Janice’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on 
Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M., Tuesday, 
June 29, 2021, at the mortuary, with the family present to great guests 
from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;
 Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Janice K. Kennedy

LuVerne Henry Ghumm, age 74, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born in WaKeeney, Kansas, on October 23, 1946, to William and Rose (Flax) Ghumm. LuVerne attended Trego Community High School.&nbsp;

He was united in marriage to Myrna Mai on September 6, 1969. They were later divorced. To this union, four children were born, Michael, Daniel, Tabitha and Gabriel. LuVerne mostly loved being around his family, and spending time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, along with other ventures. Some of his hobbies included Dirt Track Racing, the scrap metal business, watching westerns and his dog, Princess. He was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge #3774, and the Knights of Columbus #4113. He was always happy to lend a helping hand and help anyone who asked.&nbsp;

Survivors include his son, Michael (Karla) Ghumm, WaKeeney; daughter, Tabitha (Tom) Wynn, WaKeeney; grandchildren, Joshua Ghumm, Cody Ghumm, Cameron Ghumm, Devon Ghumm, Rachelle Wynn, Nicholas Wynn, Joseph Wynn, Matthew Ghumm, Jacob Ghumm, and Christopher Ghumm, all of WaKeeney; great-grandchildren include, Josiah Lopez, Addison Lopez, Dylan Beydler, Daxton Ghumm, Brantleigh Ghumm, Briggs Ghumm, Brogan Ghumm, Weston Huss, and Boone Ghumm, due in September; brother, Ralph (Sue) Ghumm, Missouri and sister, Marian Hanks, WaKeeney.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel and infant son, Gabriel Ghumm; brother, Verlin Ghumm; and sister, Bernice Jones.&nbsp;

A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas, with Father Dana Clark as celebrant. Visitation and rosary will be held at the church 30 minutes prior to service. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ellis.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the LuVerne Ghumm memorial fund. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>LuVerne Henry Ghumm, age 74, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born in WaKeeney, Kansas, on October 23, 1946, to William and Rose (Flax) Ghumm. LuVerne attended Trego Community High School.&nbsp;He was united in marriage to Myrna Mai on September 6, 1969. They were later divorced. To this union, four children were born, Michael, Daniel, Tabitha and Gabriel. LuVerne mostly loved being around his family, and spending time with his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, along with other ventures. Some of his hobbies included Dirt Track Racing, the scrap metal business, watching westerns and his dog, Princess. He was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge #3774, and the Knights of Columbus #4113. He was always happy to lend a helping hand and help anyone who asked.&nbsp;Survivors include his son, Michael (Karla) Ghumm, WaKeeney; daughter, Tabitha (Tom) Wynn, WaKeeney; grandchildren, Joshua Ghumm, Cody Ghumm, Cameron Ghumm, Devon Ghumm, Rachelle Wynn, Nicholas Wynn, Joseph Wynn, Matthew Ghumm, Jacob Ghumm, and Christopher Ghumm, all of WaKeeney; great-grandchildren include, Josiah Lopez, Addison Lopez, Dylan Beydler, Daxton Ghumm, Brantleigh Ghumm, Briggs Ghumm, Brogan Ghumm, Weston Huss, and Boone Ghumm, due in September; brother, Ralph (Sue) Ghumm, Missouri and sister, Marian Hanks, WaKeeney.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Daniel and infant son, Gabriel Ghumm; brother, Verlin Ghumm; and sister, Bernice Jones.&nbsp;A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas, with Father Dana Clark as celebrant. Visitation and rosary will be held at the church 30 minutes prior to service. Interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ellis.Memorial contributions are suggested to the LuVerne Ghumm memorial fund. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, Kansas, 67672.Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

LuVerne Henry Ghumm

Dr. David Sheppard, 68, passed away April 28, 2021, at his home in Hillsboro. He was born March 5, 1953, in Smith Center to Dr. R.G. and Eda (Lippitt) Sheppard. 

He was the Director of the Marion County Special Ed. Co-op. He married Marla Pruitt December 20, 1997, in Lawrence. Survivors include: wife, Marla Pruitt-Sheppard of Hillsboro; daughters, Rhiannon Corn of Hays, MacKensie (Danny) Cornell of Mulvane, Madison Sheppard of Hillsboro; brother, Mike (Margie) Sheppard of Olathe; sister, Debbie (Demetre) Evangelidis of Manhattan; grandchildren, Jordan and Mikaela Cornell. 

A Celebration of Life will be held June 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Project Search or Hillsboro Golf Course in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Dr. David Sheppard, 68, passed away April 28, 2021, at his home in Hillsboro. He was born March 5, 1953, in Smith Center to Dr. R.G. and Eda (Lippitt) Sheppard. He was the Director of the Marion County Special Ed. Co-op. He married Marla Pruitt December 20, 1997, in Lawrence. Survivors include: wife, Marla Pruitt-Sheppard of Hillsboro; daughters, Rhiannon Corn of Hays, MacKensie (Danny) Cornell of Mulvane, Madison Sheppard of Hillsboro; brother, Mike (Margie) Sheppard of Olathe; sister, Debbie (Demetre) Evangelidis of Manhattan; grandchildren, Jordan and Mikaela Cornell. A Celebration of Life will be held June 26, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro. In lieu of flowers, Memorials to Project Search or Hillsboro Golf Course in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

Dr. David Sheppard

Sandra Jean Mostrog, 79, of Hot Springs Village, AR went to be with her 
Heavenly Father on June 17, 2021. Sandy was born October 15, 1941, to Ed 
and Ann Martin in Nevada, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp; The daughter of a Lutheran Pastor 
and School Teacher mother, she is a lifelong Lutheran. She was a Midweek
 School Catechism teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, KS, 
served on various church committees there and served as Chair of the 
Missions Committee at Community of Joy Lutheran Church in Hot Springs 
Village where she was also served as a Stephen Minister.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Sandy is preceded in death by her parents and half sister Evelyn 
Krejci.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving husband Jerry of Hot Springs 
Village, AR, son Shannon Donley and wife Doree of Magnet Cove, AR, step 
daughter Amy Alpert and husband Cary of West Bloomfield, MI, and nieces 
Kym Sartin and Kayleen Davis, of Morrison and Broken Arrow, OK. &nbsp;
 Sandy attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield 
and Drury University in Springfield where she received a BA in 
Religion/Ethics with a Minor in Creative Writing. She received a BA in 
Behavioral Science from Sterling College in Sterling, KS and an MA in 
Counseling Psychology from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. &nbsp;She 
owned Personal Growth Unlimited, Inc. in Great Bend where she was in 
private practice as a therapist, and was a Professor of Psychology and 
Sociology at Barton County College in Great Bend and was awarded 
Community College Teacher of the Year Award from Kansas State 
University.&nbsp; She owned Behavioral Associates in Little Rock where she 
had a private practice as a child and family therapist, and was a 
Seminar and Workshop Presenter in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. She 
served on the Board of Directors of Great Bend Britt-Spaugh Zoo, the 
Great Bend Humane Society, the Kansas Golden Belt Diabetes Association, 
and worked as a fundraiser for the HSV Animal Welfare League. Sandy 
loved reading, decorating, cooking, entertaining, and being with her 
husband Jerry and their Shih Tzu Max.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Online 
condolences can be made at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Sandra Jean Mostrog, 79, of Hot Springs Village, AR went to be with her 
Heavenly Father on June 17, 2021. Sandy was born October 15, 1941, to Ed 
and Ann Martin in Nevada, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp; The daughter of a Lutheran Pastor 
and School Teacher mother, she is a lifelong Lutheran. She was a Midweek
 School Catechism teacher at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, KS, 
served on various church committees there and served as Chair of the 
Missions Committee at Community of Joy Lutheran Church in Hot Springs 
Village where she was also served as a Stephen Minister.&nbsp;&nbsp;
 Sandy is preceded in death by her parents and half sister Evelyn 
Krejci.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving husband Jerry of Hot Springs 
Village, AR, son Shannon Donley and wife Doree of Magnet Cove, AR, step 
daughter Amy Alpert and husband Cary of West Bloomfield, MI, and nieces 
Kym Sartin and Kayleen Davis, of Morrison and Broken Arrow, OK. &nbsp;
 Sandy attended Southwest Missouri State University in Springfield 
and Drury University in Springfield where she received a BA in 
Religion/Ethics with a Minor in Creative Writing. She received a BA in 
Behavioral Science from Sterling College in Sterling, KS and an MA in 
Counseling Psychology from Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. &nbsp;She 
owned Personal Growth Unlimited, Inc. in Great Bend where she was in 
private practice as a therapist, and was a Professor of Psychology and 
Sociology at Barton County College in Great Bend and was awarded 
Community College Teacher of the Year Award from Kansas State 
University.&nbsp; She owned Behavioral Associates in Little Rock where she 
had a private practice as a child and family therapist, and was a 
Seminar and Workshop Presenter in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. She 
served on the Board of Directors of Great Bend Britt-Spaugh Zoo, the 
Great Bend Humane Society, the Kansas Golden Belt Diabetes Association, 
and worked as a fundraiser for the HSV Animal Welfare League. Sandy 
loved reading, decorating, cooking, entertaining, and being with her 
husband Jerry and their Shih Tzu Max.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; 
 A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, please make donations to your favorite charity. Online 
condolences can be made at www.cedarvalefuneralhome.com.

Sandra Jean Mostrog

Phillipsburg resident Louis Woodard passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 86.

Survivors include his son Marty of Olathe; his grandson Tyler; brother Robert &amp; sister Dolores Lessor.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Louis Woodard memorial fund.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Friday with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Louis Woodard passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 86.Survivors include his son Marty of Olathe; his grandson Tyler; brother Robert &amp; sister Dolores Lessor.Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Louis Woodard memorial fund.Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Friday with the family receiving friends from 7-8 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Louis Woodard

Leland R. Jackson, age 61, passed away in Scott City, Kansas on 
Sunday, June 20, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on January 12, 1960, in Scott City, 
Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Ruth Hannema Jackson.

Leland was a graduate of Scott Community High School and earned 
certification as a&nbsp;motorcycle mechanic with a specialty in Harley 
Davidson and was known locally as a dog trainer.&nbsp;

Throughout Leland’s life, he lived in California and Michigan but always called Scott City his home.&nbsp;

He married Sharon Sanborn, who passed away in 2019 in Sheridan, Michigan.

He leaves behind his 14 years old trusty companion, Bennie.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

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Sunday, June 20, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on January 12, 1960, in Scott City, 
Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Ruth Hannema Jackson.Leland was a graduate of Scott Community High School and earned 
certification as a&nbsp;motorcycle mechanic with a specialty in Harley 
Davidson and was known locally as a dog trainer.&nbsp;Throughout Leland’s life, he lived in California and Michigan but always called Scott City his home.&nbsp;He married Sharon Sanborn, who passed away in 2019 in Sheridan, Michigan.He leaves behind his 14 years old trusty companion, Bennie.He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.There will be no visitation.Inurnment will be in at a later date.

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