Joyce Louise Niederee, 88, passed away on July 6, 2021, in her 
birthplace of Larned. She was born November 30, 1932, to Albert and Mary
 (Strecker) Schartz.

A Great Bend resident since 1960, Joyce worked at the Retired Senior 
Volunteer Program from 2008 until she retired in 2012 coordinating 
fellow volunteers to help those in need. She had previously worked for 
Wildegen &amp; Smith Attorneys, Mutual of Omaha and was a secretary in 
the Athletic Department at Barton Community College. She was a member of
 Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, 
Medical Auxiliary, and PEO.&nbsp;

Joyce was most proud of her five sons who blessed her with many 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As her family grew, she was 
committed to keeping her own family traditions alive and building a 
foundation for her extended family to form enduring bonds of their own. 
When Joyce wasn’t present at one of her grandchildren’s many activities 
or praying for those who were ill at the hospital, she was often found 
tending to her roses, vegetable garden, and impeccably manicured lawn.

Survivors include five sons, Michael Niederee and wife Laura of 
Winfield, Dr. David Niederee and wife Cindy of Derby, Dr. William "Bill"
 Niederee and wife Robin of Great Bend, Thomas "Tom" Niederee and wife 
Dr. Laurie of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dr. Mark Niederee and wife Myra 
of Wichita; a brother, A.W. "Bill" Schartz, Jr. of Larned; two sisters, 
Jane Bahr and husband Marvin of Kansas City, Mo., and Eileen Weiss and 
husband John of Lawrence; fourteen grandchildren, Amanda Eilders (Cole),
 Dr. Jessica Katzfey, DMD (Dr. Thomas), Hannah Holovach (Blake), Ben 
Niederee (Catie), Joe Niederee (Maura), Amy Niederee, Katlyn Rosborough 
(Jonathan), Dr. Allison Niederee, Sarah Niederee, Elyse Niederee, Trent 
Niederee, Jack Niederee, Lizzie Niederee, and Will Niederee; and nine 
great-grandchildren, Eva Eilders, Callan Eilders, Cora Eilders, Nicholas
 Niederee, Margaret Niederee, Eileen Niederee, Bridget Niederee, Frances
 Niederee, and James Rosborough. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; grandson, Heath Niederee; great grandchild Molly Grace Katzfey;
 and sister-in-law, Patricia Schartz.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4 p.m. and Vigil 
service and rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11
 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh, MSFS presiding. Memorials have been designated
 to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Joyce Louise Niederee, 88, passed away on July 6, 2021, in her 
birthplace of Larned. She was born November 30, 1932, to Albert and Mary
 (Strecker) Schartz.A Great Bend resident since 1960, Joyce worked at the Retired Senior 
Volunteer Program from 2008 until she retired in 2012 coordinating 
fellow volunteers to help those in need. She had previously worked for 
Wildegen &amp; Smith Attorneys, Mutual of Omaha and was a secretary in 
the Athletic Department at Barton Community College. She was a member of
 Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, 
Medical Auxiliary, and PEO.&nbsp;Joyce was most proud of her five sons who blessed her with many 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As her family grew, she was 
committed to keeping her own family traditions alive and building a 
foundation for her extended family to form enduring bonds of their own. 
When Joyce wasn’t present at one of her grandchildren’s many activities 
or praying for those who were ill at the hospital, she was often found 
tending to her roses, vegetable garden, and impeccably manicured lawn.Survivors include five sons, Michael Niederee and wife Laura of 
Winfield, Dr. David Niederee and wife Cindy of Derby, Dr. William "Bill"
 Niederee and wife Robin of Great Bend, Thomas "Tom" Niederee and wife 
Dr. Laurie of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dr. Mark Niederee and wife Myra 
of Wichita; a brother, A.W. "Bill" Schartz, Jr. of Larned; two sisters, 
Jane Bahr and husband Marvin of Kansas City, Mo., and Eileen Weiss and 
husband John of Lawrence; fourteen grandchildren, Amanda Eilders (Cole),
 Dr. Jessica Katzfey, DMD (Dr. Thomas), Hannah Holovach (Blake), Ben 
Niederee (Catie), Joe Niederee (Maura), Amy Niederee, Katlyn Rosborough 
(Jonathan), Dr. Allison Niederee, Sarah Niederee, Elyse Niederee, Trent 
Niederee, Jack Niederee, Lizzie Niederee, and Will Niederee; and nine 
great-grandchildren, Eva Eilders, Callan Eilders, Cora Eilders, Nicholas
 Niederee, Margaret Niederee, Eileen Niederee, Bridget Niederee, Frances
 Niederee, and James Rosborough. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; grandson, Heath Niederee; great grandchild Molly Grace Katzfey;
 and sister-in-law, Patricia Schartz.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4 p.m. and Vigil 
service and rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11
 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great 
Bend, with Father Aneesh, MSFS presiding. Memorials have been designated
 to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joyce Louise Niederee

Leland Dale Squier passed away peacefully on the evening of June 29th, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his family. At the time of his death Leland was 73 years old. His death was a result of complications from an accidental fall.&nbsp; 
 
Leland was born in Ransom, Kansas, on March 23, 1948. Parents were Gale F. Squier and Ruby L. Squier. Surviving siblings are Gale D. Squier (with wife Kay in Lincoln, NE), Luella Barber (with husband Don in Hays, KS), and Vern Squier (with wife Chris in Bellefonte, PA).&nbsp;

He was married to Barbara Pritchett (Marshallville, GA) in 1976. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barb Squier, his children; Michelle Allison (with husband Jason in Asheville, NC) and Bradford Squier (with wife Lindsey in Boulder, CO) and one grandson, Curran Squier.&nbsp; 
 
Lee was part of a family farming operation in the Brownell, Kansas, area.&nbsp; After graduating college, Leland moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to begin his family and his career as a geotechnical engineer. He and a fellow engineer formed a company in 1980. Leland retired in 2003 and the firm is still thriving.&nbsp; 
 
The family suggests helping farmers by donating to the Ness County Farm Bureau Association at P.O. Box 528, Ness City, KS, 67560 and/or celebrating Lee's love of food by patronizing a locally owned restaurant in his honor.&nbsp; 
 
A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date (TBD).

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 </figure>March 23, 1948 - June 29, 2021Leland Dale Squier passed away peacefully on the evening of June 29th, 2021 in Asheville, North Carolina surrounded by his family. At the time of his death Leland was 73 years old. His death was a result of complications from an accidental fall.&nbsp; 
 
Leland was born in Ransom, Kansas, on March 23, 1948. Parents were Gale F. Squier and Ruby L. Squier. Surviving siblings are Gale D. Squier (with wife Kay in Lincoln, NE), Luella Barber (with husband Don in Hays, KS), and Vern Squier (with wife Chris in Bellefonte, PA).&nbsp;He was married to Barbara Pritchett (Marshallville, GA) in 1976. Lee is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Barb Squier, his children; Michelle Allison (with husband Jason in Asheville, NC) and Bradford Squier (with wife Lindsey in Boulder, CO) and one grandson, Curran Squier.&nbsp; 
 
Lee was part of a family farming operation in the Brownell, Kansas, area.&nbsp; After graduating college, Leland moved to Atlanta, Georgia, to begin his family and his career as a geotechnical engineer. He and a fellow engineer formed a company in 1980. Leland retired in 2003 and the firm is still thriving.&nbsp; 
 
The family suggests helping farmers by donating to the Ness County Farm Bureau Association at P.O. Box 528, Ness City, KS, 67560 and/or celebrating Lee's love of food by patronizing a locally owned restaurant in his honor.&nbsp; 
 
A Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date (TBD).

Leland 'Lee' Dale Squier

Don M. Palmer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.

He was born May 12, 1944, in Great 
Bend, Kansas, the son of Harold and Edith (Hunsley) Palmer. He was a 
1962 graduate of Hays High School, a 1969 graduate of Fort Hays State 
University and received a Master's Degree from Kansas State University 
in 1970. He was a Screaming Eagle member of the U.S. Army, 101st 
Airborne Division.

Don was employed by the State of Kansas Division of Workers Compensation, retiring in 2011.

Don married Janet Pechanec on April 1, 
1967, in Hays, Kansas. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include 
two children, Jenny M. (Chris) Wilson of Overland Park, KS and Todd M. 
(Stacy) Palmer of Wamego, KS; three grandchildren, Noah M. Wilson, 
Zachary L. Wilson and Austin L. Wilson; and his twin brother, Lon R. 
(Ann) Palmer of Hoisington, KS; his brother, Paul E. (Sue) Palmer of 
Kansas City, KS; and his furry companions, Charlie and Lilli.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas Palmer; and his sister, Polly Colony.

Don was an avid golfer, wishing he was 
related to Arnold Palmer. He loved Drum Corp International, had multiple
 collections, and after retiring, enjoyed the Covered Wagons motorhome 
group.

Honoring his request, cremation is 
planned. Private inurnment will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, KS. In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made
 to Fort Hays State University Foundation, P.O. Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601
 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.

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

Don M. Palmer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.He was born May 12, 1944, in Great 
Bend, Kansas, the son of Harold and Edith (Hunsley) Palmer. He was a 
1962 graduate of Hays High School, a 1969 graduate of Fort Hays State 
University and received a Master's Degree from Kansas State University 
in 1970. He was a Screaming Eagle member of the U.S. Army, 101st 
Airborne Division.Don was employed by the State of Kansas Division of Workers Compensation, retiring in 2011.Don married Janet Pechanec on April 1, 
1967, in Hays, Kansas. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include 
two children, Jenny M. (Chris) Wilson of Overland Park, KS and Todd M. 
(Stacy) Palmer of Wamego, KS; three grandchildren, Noah M. Wilson, 
Zachary L. Wilson and Austin L. Wilson; and his twin brother, Lon R. 
(Ann) Palmer of Hoisington, KS; his brother, Paul E. (Sue) Palmer of 
Kansas City, KS; and his furry companions, Charlie and Lilli.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas Palmer; and his sister, Polly Colony.Don was an avid golfer, wishing he was 
related to Arnold Palmer. He loved Drum Corp International, had multiple
 collections, and after retiring, enjoyed the Covered Wagons motorhome 
group.Honoring his request, cremation is 
planned. Private inurnment will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, KS. In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made
 to Fort Hays State University Foundation, P.O. Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601
 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Don M. Palmer

David Ross Ward came into this life on September 13, 1949. He was the 
son of Max Griffith Ward and Norma Lee Sebaugh Ward. On July 2, 2021, 
he passed suddenly from this world to be joined with his heavenly 
family.
 Dave was the older brother to his sisters, Julie (Ken) Carter, 
Shelley (Patrick) McKenna and Lori (Terry) Wycoff. Maybe having little 
sisters is why he was such a sweet little boy. His teacher told that he
 was the only boy in first grade at Clayton grade school. The little 
girl’s feelings would be hurt if they didn’t get to sit by him so he 
would take turns sitting by each of them. He attended Jennings High 
School and graduated in May of 1966. While in high school, David was 
active in all sports and activities offered.
 After graduation Dave went to Fort Hays State college. When he left
 for college his dad told him, “Don’t let your school work interfere 
your education” He may have taken this more to heart than his parents 
expected. He left college in 1968 to join the Army during the Viet Nam 
war. He had lost his lifelong childhood friend to the war and felt it 
was his duty to give honor to him by enlisting and fighting for his 
country. Dave earned the rank of Sergeant, was awarded the Bronze Star 
with Valor and earned but wasn’t awarded the Purple Heart for wounds 
received in combat. 
 After returning from Vietnam Dave worked for Hackney Trucking until 
achieving his dream in December of 1973 purchasing his farm southeast of
 Clayton. Dave was blessed to have a mentor and friend in Wayne and 
Lilly Haney just down the road. He loved owning and operating his farm 
but loved ranching most of all. 
 Dave married Laura (now Gilhousen) in 1975 and welcomed into his 
life not just a wife, but a son, Gary Joseph (Little Joe) Lorimor. The 
following year in February of 1976 Dave became a father once again when 
Jacob Max and Jarrod Blaine were born in the Norton Hospital. Having a 
healthy son was great news, having two was both a blessing and a very 
big surprise! In December of 1977 Dave was blessed once again with a 
beautiful baby girl, Jodi Lee Ward.
 Dave was an active member of his community and his church. It was a
 rare thing for Dave to miss Sunday School or Church service. An active
 member of the Church, the American Legion, Norton Co. Honor Hunt, 
caretaker for the Clayton Cemetery, 4-H parent and supporter, and many 
other activities that gave him joy, he even served as mayor of Clayton. 
 When asked about taking on some of his ancillary responsibilities Dave 
would just grin and say “Someone has to do it.”
 He was an attentive grandpa to his eight grandchildren. The road 
trips to attend sporting events, programs and Grandparents Day were a 
part of being a grandpa he loved. Dave loved his grandkids and made 
every effort to attend whatever they had going wherever it was. 
 David passed from this life doing what he loved, being out among the
 fields, checking cattle and loving this beautiful country the Lord 
made. He liked his alone time. He lived his life his way and always 
counted his blessings for the love of family and friends.
 Dave was predeceased by his parents, Max and Norma Ward; his 
paternal grandparents, Ross and Stella Ward and Ross’s second wife, 
Gladys; and his maternal grandparents, Walter and Margaret Sebaugh.
 Those left to mourn and to celebrate his life are his children, Gary
 Joseph Lorimor II, Wichita, Jacob (Krisha) Ward, Maple Grove, 
Minnesota; Jarrod (Eugene) Ward, Brisbane, Australia, and Jodi (Chris) 
Cox. Grandchildren who will feel the loss of their Grandpa Dave, are 
Ryan Allen Lorimor, Wichita, Kansas, Alexis Nicole Lorimor, Manhattan, 
Zoe Chanel Cox, Elkhorn, Nebraska, Tharen Roy Cox, Braxton Ellanor Cox, 
Jason Troy Cox, Audrey Lillian Bina and Augustus Max Cox, of Norton. 
 You will always be loved, missed and in our hearts.

Click <a href="https://www.enfieldfh.com/obituaries/David-Ross-Ward?obId=21613929#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>David Ross Ward came into this life on September 13, 1949. He was the 
son of Max Griffith Ward and Norma Lee Sebaugh Ward. On July 2, 2021, 
he passed suddenly from this world to be joined with his heavenly 
family.
 Dave was the older brother to his sisters, Julie (Ken) Carter, 
Shelley (Patrick) McKenna and Lori (Terry) Wycoff. Maybe having little 
sisters is why he was such a sweet little boy. His teacher told that he
 was the only boy in first grade at Clayton grade school. The little 
girl’s feelings would be hurt if they didn’t get to sit by him so he 
would take turns sitting by each of them. He attended Jennings High 
School and graduated in May of 1966. While in high school, David was 
active in all sports and activities offered.
 After graduation Dave went to Fort Hays State college. When he left
 for college his dad told him, “Don’t let your school work interfere 
your education” He may have taken this more to heart than his parents 
expected. He left college in 1968 to join the Army during the Viet Nam 
war. He had lost his lifelong childhood friend to the war and felt it 
was his duty to give honor to him by enlisting and fighting for his 
country. Dave earned the rank of Sergeant, was awarded the Bronze Star 
with Valor and earned but wasn’t awarded the Purple Heart for wounds 
received in combat. 
 After returning from Vietnam Dave worked for Hackney Trucking until 
achieving his dream in December of 1973 purchasing his farm southeast of
 Clayton. Dave was blessed to have a mentor and friend in Wayne and 
Lilly Haney just down the road. He loved owning and operating his farm 
but loved ranching most of all. 
 Dave married Laura (now Gilhousen) in 1975 and welcomed into his 
life not just a wife, but a son, Gary Joseph (Little Joe) Lorimor. The 
following year in February of 1976 Dave became a father once again when 
Jacob Max and Jarrod Blaine were born in the Norton Hospital. Having a 
healthy son was great news, having two was both a blessing and a very 
big surprise! In December of 1977 Dave was blessed once again with a 
beautiful baby girl, Jodi Lee Ward.
 Dave was an active member of his community and his church. It was a
 rare thing for Dave to miss Sunday School or Church service. An active
 member of the Church, the American Legion, Norton Co. Honor Hunt, 
caretaker for the Clayton Cemetery, 4-H parent and supporter, and many 
other activities that gave him joy, he even served as mayor of Clayton. 
 When asked about taking on some of his ancillary responsibilities Dave 
would just grin and say “Someone has to do it.”
 He was an attentive grandpa to his eight grandchildren. The road 
trips to attend sporting events, programs and Grandparents Day were a 
part of being a grandpa he loved. Dave loved his grandkids and made 
every effort to attend whatever they had going wherever it was. 
 David passed from this life doing what he loved, being out among the
 fields, checking cattle and loving this beautiful country the Lord 
made. He liked his alone time. He lived his life his way and always 
counted his blessings for the love of family and friends.
 Dave was predeceased by his parents, Max and Norma Ward; his 
paternal grandparents, Ross and Stella Ward and Ross’s second wife, 
Gladys; and his maternal grandparents, Walter and Margaret Sebaugh.
 Those left to mourn and to celebrate his life are his children, Gary
 Joseph Lorimor II, Wichita, Jacob (Krisha) Ward, Maple Grove, 
Minnesota; Jarrod (Eugene) Ward, Brisbane, Australia, and Jodi (Chris) 
Cox. Grandchildren who will feel the loss of their Grandpa Dave, are 
Ryan Allen Lorimor, Wichita, Kansas, Alexis Nicole Lorimor, Manhattan, 
Zoe Chanel Cox, Elkhorn, Nebraska, Tharen Roy Cox, Braxton Ellanor Cox, 
Jason Troy Cox, Audrey Lillian Bina and Augustus Max Cox, of Norton. 
 You will always be loved, missed and in our hearts.Click <a href="https://www.enfieldfh.com/obituaries/David-Ross-Ward?obId=21613929#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

David Ross Ward

Jose Felix LaRocque, 23, of Garden City, KS passed away on July 2, 2021, in Garden City from injuries sustained while working.

Felix was born in Guatemala on November 9, 1997. He and his sister 
Maria were cared for by their older brother Antonio, until they were 
placed in an orphanage in Guatemala City. David and Krista adopted the 
three children in August 2000, bringing them home to North Carolina. 
Felix graduated from homeschool in May 2016, and joined the rest of the 
family in moving to Kansas later that year. Felix married Yesenia Ochoa 
on July 20 2019.

Felix has always been an active, energetic young man, and enjoyed 
working with his hands outdoors with oil service companies and other 
excavation work. He enjoyed hiking, family time, eating out, and 
celebrating with friends and family. He cared deeply for other people, 
and dealt with tremendous burdens on behalf of others.

Wife Yesenia Ochoa of Garden City, Kansas

Parents David &amp; Krista LaRocque of Bazine, Kansas

13 Siblings Antonio LaRocque of Raleigh, North Carolina

Grandparents Donald LaRocque of Knoxville, Tennessee

Dianne and Thomas&nbsp;Trochim&nbsp;of Flat Rock, North Carolina

Donald and Sharon Dunn of Groveland, Florida

Great Grandfather Bernard LaRocque of Swanton, Vermont

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Donna LaRocque.

Visitation will be held at Price &amp; Sons in Garden City on 
Tuesday, July 6, 2021&nbsp;from 11am - 8 pm. Family will be available between
 5pm and 7pm beginning with a pastoral prayer.&nbsp; Father Jacob Schneider 
will be leading a prayer service at 3pm.

Funeral service will be held at Praise Fellowship Church in Ransom, 
KS on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10am, with interment directly following 
at Bazine Cemetery. Everyone is invited to a luncheon afterward at 
Golden Years in Bazine.

Felix had hopes of a bright future, looking forward to a happy life 
with the people he loved. He had been planning to get more technical 
training to improve his welding skills. With this in mind, the family 
asks that donations be made to the Western Kansas Community Foundation 
to provide support to other young people who wish to further their 
training in the Western Kansas area in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

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 </figure>Jose Felix LaRocque, 23, of Garden City, KS passed away on July 2, 2021, in Garden City from injuries sustained while working.Felix was born in Guatemala on November 9, 1997. He and his sister 
Maria were cared for by their older brother Antonio, until they were 
placed in an orphanage in Guatemala City. David and Krista adopted the 
three children in August 2000, bringing them home to North Carolina. 
Felix graduated from homeschool in May 2016, and joined the rest of the 
family in moving to Kansas later that year. Felix married Yesenia Ochoa 
on July 20 2019.Felix has always been an active, energetic young man, and enjoyed 
working with his hands outdoors with oil service companies and other 
excavation work. He enjoyed hiking, family time, eating out, and 
celebrating with friends and family. He cared deeply for other people, 
and dealt with tremendous burdens on behalf of others.Survivors include:Wife Yesenia Ochoa of Garden City, KansasParents David &amp; Krista LaRocque of Bazine, Kansas13 Siblings Antonio LaRocque of Raleigh, North CarolinaMarie Owen of Raleigh, North CarolinaYaroslav Larocque of Denver, ColoradoSofia LaRocque of Great Bend, KansasDominik LaRocque of Denver, ColoradoStephen LaRocque of OklahomaSkylar LaRocque&nbsp;of Bazine, KansasJacob LaRocque of Bazine, KansasVictoria Larocque of Bazine, KansasJeremy Larocque of Bazine, KansasOwen LaRocque of Bazine, KansasIssak LaRocque of Bazine, KansasLukas LaRocque of Bazine, KansasGrandparents Donald LaRocque of Knoxville, TennesseeDianne and Thomas&nbsp;Trochim&nbsp;of Flat Rock, North CarolinaDonald and Sharon Dunn of Groveland, FloridaGreat Grandfather Bernard LaRocque of Swanton, VermontHe was preceded in death by his grandmother, Donna LaRocque.Visitation will be held at Price &amp; Sons in Garden City on 
Tuesday, July 6, 2021&nbsp;from 11am - 8 pm. Family will be available between
 5pm and 7pm beginning with a pastoral prayer.&nbsp; Father Jacob Schneider 
will be leading a prayer service at 3pm.Funeral service will be held at Praise Fellowship Church in Ransom, 
KS on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 10am, with interment directly following 
at Bazine Cemetery. Everyone is invited to a luncheon afterward at 
Golden Years in Bazine.Felix had hopes of a bright future, looking forward to a happy life 
with the people he loved. He had been planning to get more technical 
training to improve his welding skills. With this in mind, the family 
asks that donations be made to the Western Kansas Community Foundation 
to provide support to other young people who wish to further their 
training in the Western Kansas area in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral 
Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Jose Felix LaRocque

Donna Sue Richard, 63, passed away on July 4, 2021, at her home in 
Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 6, 1957, in Pratt, Kansas 
the daughter of Kenneth and Patty (Black) Coley.

Donna worked in the cafeteria for USD 303.&nbsp; She loved serving the 
students.&nbsp; She also enjoyed talking with people and service food&nbsp; at the
 concession stand at the WaKeeney Mini-Speedway.&nbsp; On December 19th, 
1976, she married Gary Richard in Alba, Oklahoma.

Donnia is survived by her husband, Gary; sons, Terry Brady of 
Phoenix, Arizona and Christopher Richard of Springhill, Kansas; 
daughter, Christina Bostick of Oberlin, Kansas; three siblings,&nbsp; 
Charlie, Robin Ann, and Kathy; eight grandchildren, including: 
Leviathan, Candiss, Cimarron, Karissa, Becky, Katy, and Patty Jo; and 
two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 
one sister, Sandy Countryman .

Funeral service will be on Saturday, July 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Burial in the Ness City Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, July 9 from 9:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m..

Memorial contributions may be given to the USD 303.

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 </figure>Donna Sue Richard, 63, passed away on July 4, 2021, at her home in 
Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 6, 1957, in Pratt, Kansas 
the daughter of Kenneth and Patty (Black) Coley.Donna worked in the cafeteria for USD 303.&nbsp; She loved serving the 
students.&nbsp; She also enjoyed talking with people and service food&nbsp; at the
 concession stand at the WaKeeney Mini-Speedway.&nbsp; On December 19th, 
1976, she married Gary Richard in Alba, Oklahoma.Donnia is survived by her husband, Gary; sons, Terry Brady of 
Phoenix, Arizona and Christopher Richard of Springhill, Kansas; 
daughter, Christina Bostick of Oberlin, Kansas; three siblings,&nbsp; 
Charlie, Robin Ann, and Kathy; eight grandchildren, including: 
Leviathan, Candiss, Cimarron, Karissa, Becky, Katy, and Patty Jo; and 
two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and 
one sister, Sandy Countryman .Funeral service will be on Saturday, July 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.&nbsp; Burial in the Ness City Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, July 9 from 9:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m..Memorial contributions may be given to the USD 303.

Donna Sue Richard

Pamela Jean Shuey, 66, passed away July 2, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center. She was born February 6, 1955, at Great Bend, to Roger Dean 
&amp; Marion Jean (Fulkerson) Shuey.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Pamela was a homemaker. She was a 
member of VFW Post #3111. Pamela enjoyed fishing, swimming and singing 
but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include, a son, Adam Schridde of Wetumpka, Ala.; a 
daughter, Monica Zahn and companion Shawn Kaiser of Great Bend; four 
brothers, Rick Shuey of Tioga, N.D., Ronnie Shuey and wife Beverly of 
Great Bend, Roger Shuey and companion Leslie Hanson of Sunset Beach, 
N.C., and Joe Shuey and wife Darla of Manhatten; and five grandchildren,
 Sean, Brady, Miette, Andy and Catherine. She was preceded in death by 
parents; a brother, Bill Shuey; and a sister-in-law, Connie Shuey.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to 
the Pamela Shuey Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Pamela Jean Shuey, 66, passed away July 2, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center. She was born February 6, 1955, at Great Bend, to Roger Dean 
&amp; Marion Jean (Fulkerson) Shuey.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Pamela was a homemaker. She was a 
member of VFW Post #3111. Pamela enjoyed fishing, swimming and singing 
but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include, a son, Adam Schridde of Wetumpka, Ala.; a 
daughter, Monica Zahn and companion Shawn Kaiser of Great Bend; four 
brothers, Rick Shuey of Tioga, N.D., Ronnie Shuey and wife Beverly of 
Great Bend, Roger Shuey and companion Leslie Hanson of Sunset Beach, 
N.C., and Joe Shuey and wife Darla of Manhatten; and five grandchildren,
 Sean, Brady, Miette, Andy and Catherine. She was preceded in death by 
parents; a brother, Bill Shuey; and a sister-in-law, Connie Shuey.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to 
the Pamela Shuey Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Pamela Jean Shuey

James “Jim” Eugene Griffin, 63, of Colby, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, 
at Swedish Medical Center, in Englewood, CO. He was born September 14, 
1957, in Colby, KS, to Jay and Margene Griffin. 

Jim graduated from 
Colby High School in 1976 and enrolled in the Goodland Vocational 
Technical School, for auto mechanics. He then joined the Kansas National
 Guard. Jim was deployed several times over seas and served in Dessert 
Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received a ranking of E6 and 
retired after 31 years of service. Jim then returned home and started 
Griffin Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a family business that included 
his sons and grandsons. Jim was a member and served as post commander 
for both the American Legion and V.F.W. He always had encouraging words 
and saw the best in people. 
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and son Eric. 
He is survived by his wife Kacy, of Colby; children, Amanda (Dustin) 
Trew, of Colby, Greg (Emily) Griffin, of Colby, Mitch (Carrie) Griffin, 
of Kansas City and Kiana Griffin, of Colby, KS; siblings, Janette Clapp 
(fiancé Dave Schissler), of McCook, NE, Janice (Leo) Bjurstrom, of 
Leoti, KS, Jane (Kerry) Maddy, of Altus, OK, Jerri Griffin, of Colby, 
JoAnn (Mark) Linnell, of Goddard, KS, Janell Griffin, of Colby and Jeff 
(Jennifer) Griffin, of Colby; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Judy
 Epp, of Colby; brothers-in-law, Paul (Leah) Jackson, of Kansas City, 
KS, Keni (Vanessa) Epp, of New York, NY and Kody (Kelsey) Epp, of Hoxie,
 KS; sister-in-law Kristi Epp, of Newton, KS; ex-wife Joyce Towey and 
son Tim Towey, both of Colby; 11 grandchildren and 8 great 
grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the 
Berean Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. The service
 will be streamed on openspacessports.com.

Memorials may be made to the 
American Legion, V.F.W. or the Kansas Soldiers’ Home, at Fort Dodge, and
 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>James “Jim” Eugene Griffin, 63, of Colby, died Saturday, July 3, 2021, 
at Swedish Medical Center, in Englewood, CO. He was born September 14, 
1957, in Colby, KS, to Jay and Margene Griffin. Jim graduated from 
Colby High School in 1976 and enrolled in the Goodland Vocational 
Technical School, for auto mechanics. He then joined the Kansas National
 Guard. Jim was deployed several times over seas and served in Dessert 
Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He received a ranking of E6 and 
retired after 31 years of service. Jim then returned home and started 
Griffin Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, a family business that included 
his sons and grandsons. Jim was a member and served as post commander 
for both the American Legion and V.F.W. He always had encouraging words 
and saw the best in people. 
Jim was preceded in death by his parents and son Eric. 
He is survived by his wife Kacy, of Colby; children, Amanda (Dustin) 
Trew, of Colby, Greg (Emily) Griffin, of Colby, Mitch (Carrie) Griffin, 
of Kansas City and Kiana Griffin, of Colby, KS; siblings, Janette Clapp 
(fiancé Dave Schissler), of McCook, NE, Janice (Leo) Bjurstrom, of 
Leoti, KS, Jane (Kerry) Maddy, of Altus, OK, Jerri Griffin, of Colby, 
JoAnn (Mark) Linnell, of Goddard, KS, Janell Griffin, of Colby and Jeff 
(Jennifer) Griffin, of Colby; father and mother-in-law, Richard and Judy
 Epp, of Colby; brothers-in-law, Paul (Leah) Jackson, of Kansas City, 
KS, Keni (Vanessa) Epp, of New York, NY and Kody (Kelsey) Epp, of Hoxie,
 KS; sister-in-law Kristi Epp, of Newton, KS; ex-wife Joyce Towey and 
son Tim Towey, both of Colby; 11 grandchildren and 8 great 
grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 2021, at the 
Berean Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. The service
 will be streamed on openspacessports.com. Memorials may be made to the 
American Legion, V.F.W. or the Kansas Soldiers’ Home, at Fort Dodge, and
 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;

James 'Jim' Eugene Griffin

Larry Allen Towns, 71, of Colby, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1949, in Thomas County, KS, to 
Lawrence and Wilma (Kistler) Towns. Larry graduated from Colby High 
School in 1967 and Kansas State University in 1971, with a degree in 
Horticulture. He married Berna Wiens on April 13, 1969, in Colby. After 
Larry graduated college, they moved back to Colby to farm the family 
land he had cared for since the age of 15, when his father passed away. 
Larry went on to grow his farming operation and on the first day of corn
 harvest in 1985, he suffered a heart attack. This did not stop him 
though. Larry served on the Mingo COOP Board, Farm Bureau Board and was 
the president of the North Shore Cabin Area, at Cedar Bluff Lake. He was
 baptized at the Winona United Methodist Church. Larry enjoyed snow 
skiing, farming, fishing, lake time, and attending his grandchildren’s 
sporting events. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Paul Pabst and sister Laura Hansen. 
Larry is survived by his wife Berna; children, Tracy (Terry) Johnson, of
 Holcomb, KS and Travis (Carrie) Towns, of Monument, KS; grandchildren, 
Taylor and Tanner Johnson and Nathan Towns and siblings, Leroy (Jean) 
Towns and Lois (Larry) Struckmeyer. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2021, also at the 
Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for 
Hope and 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>Larry Allen Towns, 71, of Colby, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1949, in Thomas County, KS, to 
Lawrence and Wilma (Kistler) Towns. Larry graduated from Colby High 
School in 1967 and Kansas State University in 1971, with a degree in 
Horticulture. He married Berna Wiens on April 13, 1969, in Colby. After 
Larry graduated college, they moved back to Colby to farm the family 
land he had cared for since the age of 15, when his father passed away. 
Larry went on to grow his farming operation and on the first day of corn
 harvest in 1985, he suffered a heart attack. This did not stop him 
though. Larry served on the Mingo COOP Board, Farm Bureau Board and was 
the president of the North Shore Cabin Area, at Cedar Bluff Lake. He was
 baptized at the Winona United Methodist Church. Larry enjoyed snow 
skiing, farming, fishing, lake time, and attending his grandchildren’s 
sporting events. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Paul Pabst and sister Laura Hansen. 
Larry is survived by his wife Berna; children, Tracy (Terry) Johnson, of
 Holcomb, KS and Travis (Carrie) Towns, of Monument, KS; grandchildren, 
Taylor and Tanner Johnson and Nathan Towns and siblings, Leroy (Jean) 
Towns and Lois (Larry) Struckmeyer. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 8, 2021, also at the 
Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for 
Hope and 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;

Larry Allen Towns

Rylan Alexander Gier entered into the arms of his savior on Saturday, 
July 3,2021 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri at the
 young age of 14. He was born to Ryan and Sara (Fisher) Gier on June 22,
 2007 in Hays, Kansas.
 Rylan was an amazing and inspirational young man and lived his life 
to the fullest. He grew up in Sylvan Grove, Kansas and recently 
completed his eighth grade year at Sylvan Lucas Unified. Rylan loved to 
play sports with his favorites being football and basketball. He was a 
very busy kid and loved working on all sorts of things, especially his 
Legos. Even while he was sick, he could constantly be seen making all 
sorts of objects with Legos. It was one of his favorite hobbies and he 
was always excited to show off any project he had completed. His love 
for tinkering also benefitted him with his job at Frederking Seed which 
he obtained at the young age of ten. He worked on anything that was 
presented to him at work, and he really enjoyed his job.
 Rylan could always be seen with a set of pliers and his monkey boots
 - which he eventually grew out of! He was a very social and ambitious 
person who was always fun to talk to. He loved his family, friends, and 
his two kitties, Oliver and Skunk.
 Rylan’s life was a testament of faith, something that was very near 
and dear to him and which helped him through the most difficult parts of
 his life. He loved to go to church at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with 
his family. He was truly an inspiration through his faith, love, and the
 joy that he showed. 
 Although our hearts are weighing heavy during this difficult time, 
we can find comfort in knowing that Rylan is at peace in Heaven with his
 Lord Jesus Christ. We all have so many memories, stories, and wonderful
 times full of fun and laughter with him. Those are the things that we 
will cherish forever. He will always be remembered in love. 
 Rylan is survived by his parents, Ryan and Sara Gier of Sylvan 
Grove; siblings, Kaden and Allie Gier of Sylvan Grove; aunts and uncles,
 Tony (Krystal) Fisher of Plainville, KS, Chris (Stephanie) Fisher of 
Hays, Amy (Todd) Dumler of Maize, KS, Laura (Loren) Pahls of Tipton, KS,
 Roger (Shanna) Gier of Ellsworth, KS, and Lisa Gier of Beloit, KS; 
grandparents, Fred and Terry Fisher of Plainville, and Steve and Ruth 
Billinger of Wilson, KS; great-grandmother, Phyllis Hart of Plainville; 
cousins, Sarah, Hailey, Andrew, Cody, Caitlyn, Maci, Adria, Ty, 
December, Emma, Clara, Montana, Reese, Remington, and Juno; his best 
buddy, Lane Nimz of Sylvan Grove; and countless other friends.
 Rylan joins in heaven his grandparents, Papa Billy and Robert Gier; other great-grandparents; and an uncle, Tim Griffiths.
 A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM at
 the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove. Visitation will be 
Thursday 2 PM until 8 PM at the church. 
 Memorials are suggested to Sylvan Lucas Booster Club, Bethlehem 
Lutheran Youth Group, or the Love Chloe Foundation and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St., PO box 533, Wilson 
Ks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rylan Alexander Gier entered into the arms of his savior on Saturday, 
July 3,2021 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri at the
 young age of 14. He was born to Ryan and Sara (Fisher) Gier on June 22,
 2007 in Hays, Kansas.
 Rylan was an amazing and inspirational young man and lived his life 
to the fullest. He grew up in Sylvan Grove, Kansas and recently 
completed his eighth grade year at Sylvan Lucas Unified. Rylan loved to 
play sports with his favorites being football and basketball. He was a 
very busy kid and loved working on all sorts of things, especially his 
Legos. Even while he was sick, he could constantly be seen making all 
sorts of objects with Legos. It was one of his favorite hobbies and he 
was always excited to show off any project he had completed. His love 
for tinkering also benefitted him with his job at Frederking Seed which 
he obtained at the young age of ten. He worked on anything that was 
presented to him at work, and he really enjoyed his job.
 Rylan could always be seen with a set of pliers and his monkey boots
 - which he eventually grew out of! He was a very social and ambitious 
person who was always fun to talk to. He loved his family, friends, and 
his two kitties, Oliver and Skunk.
 Rylan’s life was a testament of faith, something that was very near 
and dear to him and which helped him through the most difficult parts of
 his life. He loved to go to church at Bethlehem Lutheran Church with 
his family. He was truly an inspiration through his faith, love, and the
 joy that he showed. 
 Although our hearts are weighing heavy during this difficult time, 
we can find comfort in knowing that Rylan is at peace in Heaven with his
 Lord Jesus Christ. We all have so many memories, stories, and wonderful
 times full of fun and laughter with him. Those are the things that we 
will cherish forever. He will always be remembered in love. 
 Rylan is survived by his parents, Ryan and Sara Gier of Sylvan 
Grove; siblings, Kaden and Allie Gier of Sylvan Grove; aunts and uncles,
 Tony (Krystal) Fisher of Plainville, KS, Chris (Stephanie) Fisher of 
Hays, Amy (Todd) Dumler of Maize, KS, Laura (Loren) Pahls of Tipton, KS,
 Roger (Shanna) Gier of Ellsworth, KS, and Lisa Gier of Beloit, KS; 
grandparents, Fred and Terry Fisher of Plainville, and Steve and Ruth 
Billinger of Wilson, KS; great-grandmother, Phyllis Hart of Plainville; 
cousins, Sarah, Hailey, Andrew, Cody, Caitlyn, Maci, Adria, Ty, 
December, Emma, Clara, Montana, Reese, Remington, and Juno; his best 
buddy, Lane Nimz of Sylvan Grove; and countless other friends.
 Rylan joins in heaven his grandparents, Papa Billy and Robert Gier; other great-grandparents; and an uncle, Tim Griffiths.
 A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021 at 2:30 PM at
 the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Sylvan Grove. Visitation will be 
Thursday 2 PM until 8 PM at the church. 
 Memorials are suggested to Sylvan Lucas Booster Club, Bethlehem 
Lutheran Youth Group, or the Love Chloe Foundation and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St., PO box 533, Wilson 
Ks.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rylan Alexander Gier

Monday, January 27th, 1936-Sunday, July 4th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/carolyn-denchfield/4661361/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Monday, January 27th, 1936-Sunday, July 4th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/carolyn-denchfield/4661361/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Carolyn G. Denchfield (Meier)

Saturday, September 14th, 1957-Saturday, July 3rd, 2021

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/james-griffin/4661122/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Saturday, September 14th, 1957-Saturday, July 3rd, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/james-griffin/4661122/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

James Eugene 'Jim' Griffin

June 22, 2007
 -
 July 3, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

June 22, 2007
 -
 July 3, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

October 31, 1938
 -
 July 3, 2021

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 -
 July 3, 2021 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Rosa Lee Whitmer

Maxine Ann (Berls) Shipley passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, July 
2, 2021, at the Sheridan County LTC, Hoxie, Kansas. She was born 
December 22nd, 1932, in Leoville, Kansas to Joseph and Laura (Schroer) 
Berls. Maxine graduated from Leoville High School in 1951, and attended
 Nurses Training at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She worked
 at both the Colby and Hoxie Hospitals. While working in Hoxie, Maxine 
met Ross Shipley, and they were married on February 25, 1954. Ross and 
Maxine lived on a farm 22 miles northeast of Hoxie for forty-three 
years. To this union, five children were born. Maxine was a dedicated 
mother and farm wife. She was a great cook and helped with the farm 
chores when needed. She also drove the school bus for several years. 
In 1997, Maxine and Ross moved to Hoxie.
 Maxine enjoyed traveling with her friends and family, bowling, and 
playing golf. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren,
 and great-grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. She was a 
member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and St. Frances Cabrini 
Sodality.
 Maxine was proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura 
Berls; husband, Ross in 1998; sister, Mary Rose Griffin; brother, Larry 
Berls; brothers-in-law Rick Moses, Gerald Shipley, Howard Shafer, Bill 
Minium, Dale Woofter; sisters-in-law, Freda Shafer and Margie Minium.
 She is survived by her children, Cindy Zahner of Roeland Park, 
Kansas, Joella Bergman (Bob) of Minneapolis, Kansas, Lila William (Vic) 
of Overland Park, Kansas, Rick Shipley (Jeanne) of Hoxie, Kansas and 
Steve Shipley (Vanessa) of Centennial, Colorado; 15 grandchildren and 15
 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Berls (Jan); sisters, Joyce Chaffin 
(Howard) and Linda Moses; brother-in-law, Bob Griffin; and 
sisters-in-law, Della Jean Shipley, Gladys Woofter and Shelia Berls; and
 many nieces and nephews.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 
10:30 AM at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas. 
Burial will follow the service in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery.
 Visitation will be held at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 1:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The 
family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until 
6:00 P.M. A Rosary and Vigil Service will follow the visitation at 6:00
 P.M. The family suggests memorials to the Leoville Cemetery or the St.
 Frances Cabrini Cemetery in Hoxie. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
caring may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Maxine Ann (Berls) Shipley passed away at the age of 88 on Friday, July 
2, 2021, at the Sheridan County LTC, Hoxie, Kansas. She was born 
December 22nd, 1932, in Leoville, Kansas to Joseph and Laura (Schroer) 
Berls. Maxine graduated from Leoville High School in 1951, and attended
 Nurses Training at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. She worked
 at both the Colby and Hoxie Hospitals. While working in Hoxie, Maxine 
met Ross Shipley, and they were married on February 25, 1954. Ross and 
Maxine lived on a farm 22 miles northeast of Hoxie for forty-three 
years. To this union, five children were born. Maxine was a dedicated 
mother and farm wife. She was a great cook and helped with the farm 
chores when needed. She also drove the school bus for several years. 
In 1997, Maxine and Ross moved to Hoxie.
 Maxine enjoyed traveling with her friends and family, bowling, and 
playing golf. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren,
 and great-grandchildren. They were her pride and joy. She was a 
member of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and St. Frances Cabrini 
Sodality.
 Maxine was proceeded in death by her parents, Joseph and Laura 
Berls; husband, Ross in 1998; sister, Mary Rose Griffin; brother, Larry 
Berls; brothers-in-law Rick Moses, Gerald Shipley, Howard Shafer, Bill 
Minium, Dale Woofter; sisters-in-law, Freda Shafer and Margie Minium.
 She is survived by her children, Cindy Zahner of Roeland Park, 
Kansas, Joella Bergman (Bob) of Minneapolis, Kansas, Lila William (Vic) 
of Overland Park, Kansas, Rick Shipley (Jeanne) of Hoxie, Kansas and 
Steve Shipley (Vanessa) of Centennial, Colorado; 15 grandchildren and 15
 great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Berls (Jan); sisters, Joyce Chaffin 
(Howard) and Linda Moses; brother-in-law, Bob Griffin; and 
sisters-in-law, Della Jean Shipley, Gladys Woofter and Shelia Berls; and
 many nieces and nephews.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 
10:30 AM at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas. 
Burial will follow the service in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery.
 Visitation will be held at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 1:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. The 
family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from 4:00 P.M. until 
6:00 P.M. A Rosary and Vigil Service will follow the visitation at 6:00
 P.M. The family suggests memorials to the Leoville Cemetery or the St.
 Frances Cabrini Cemetery in Hoxie. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
caring may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Maxine Ann Shipley

It’s nearly impossible to encompass all that this beautiful soul was.
 Danielle Dee Hoskins, born January 13, 1981, at Norton, KS, was a 
beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Danielle passed
 away June 30, 2021, near Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 40. She will be 
missed greatly by her family, many friends and entire community of 
Ellinwood, KS, where she and her family resided. An amazing person taken
 far too soon.

Danielle grew up in Ness City and graduated from Ness City High 
School in 1999. She married Jonathan “Mickey” Hoskins on September 21, 
2002, in Lyons. She was co-owner of Mickey’s Appliance Repair and was an
 Occupational Therapist part-time at Achieve Rehab and Woodhaven Care 
Center.

Danielle was heavily involved in 4-H, loved gardening and the farm 
life, enjoyed a heated game of pinochle, going to Royals games with 
family, watching Shae pitch and run cross country, watching Grace in 
school plays, musical performances and dancing, and Lily in school 
plays, golf, reading her amazing stories and enjoying her art. Danielle 
would do anything for anyone and is already missed beyond words. But we 
can find solace in the fact that in heaven it’s “all pink under the 
hood”.

Danielle is survived by her loving husband, Mickey Hoskins, and three
 beautiful children, Grace, Lillian and Shae Hoskins. Also surviving, 
her parents, Dan and Darla (Brandyberry) Goodrow of Ellinwood; her 
sisters, Crystal Hutchinson and husband Brian of Hays, and Mandy Norris 
and husband Josh of Ellinwood; a brother, Alan Goodrow of Ellinwood; her
 nieces, Aracely Hutchinson and Clementyne Norris; her nephews, Elijah 
Hutchinson and Owen Norris; her parents in law, Rev. Loy and Rhonda 
Hoskins of Andover; her grandmothers, Rachel Goodrow of Penokee and 
Phyllis Brandyberry of Hill City; and a large extended family and many 
friends.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m.,
 Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at First Christian Church, with Reverend Josh 
Leu presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the
 Danielle Hoskins Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625270316641.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>It’s nearly impossible to encompass all that this beautiful soul was.
 Danielle Dee Hoskins, born January 13, 1981, at Norton, KS, was a 
beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Danielle passed
 away June 30, 2021, near Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 40. She will be 
missed greatly by her family, many friends and entire community of 
Ellinwood, KS, where she and her family resided. An amazing person taken
 far too soon.Danielle grew up in Ness City and graduated from Ness City High 
School in 1999. She married Jonathan “Mickey” Hoskins on September 21, 
2002, in Lyons. She was co-owner of Mickey’s Appliance Repair and was an
 Occupational Therapist part-time at Achieve Rehab and Woodhaven Care 
Center.Danielle was heavily involved in 4-H, loved gardening and the farm 
life, enjoyed a heated game of pinochle, going to Royals games with 
family, watching Shae pitch and run cross country, watching Grace in 
school plays, musical performances and dancing, and Lily in school 
plays, golf, reading her amazing stories and enjoying her art. Danielle 
would do anything for anyone and is already missed beyond words. But we 
can find solace in the fact that in heaven it’s “all pink under the 
hood”.Danielle is survived by her loving husband, Mickey Hoskins, and three
 beautiful children, Grace, Lillian and Shae Hoskins. Also surviving, 
her parents, Dan and Darla (Brandyberry) Goodrow of Ellinwood; her 
sisters, Crystal Hutchinson and husband Brian of Hays, and Mandy Norris 
and husband Josh of Ellinwood; a brother, Alan Goodrow of Ellinwood; her
 nieces, Aracely Hutchinson and Clementyne Norris; her nephews, Elijah 
Hutchinson and Owen Norris; her parents in law, Rev. Loy and Rhonda 
Hoskins of Andover; her grandmothers, Rachel Goodrow of Penokee and 
Phyllis Brandyberry of Hill City; and a large extended family and many 
friends.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m.,
 Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at First Christian Church, with Reverend Josh 
Leu presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the
 Danielle Hoskins Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Danielle Dee Hoskins

Ronald Ray Hager, formerly of Norton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, 
July 1, 2021, at the age of 84 years at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, 
Kansas. Ronald was born November 14, 1936, outside of Dellvale, Kansas 
to his parents Harold E. and Golda M. (Heller) Hager. He attended school
 at Dellvale and later graduated in Clayton with the class of 1954.
 Ronald enlisted into the Army National Guard in 1959 and was 
discharged with the rank of SSG E-6 in 1964. On January 31, 1960, Ron 
married the love of his life, Helen G. Krauss in Norton, Kansas. 
Together they raised three children: Barry Hager (Karen) of Sedgwick, 
Kansas, Rhonda Karst (Richard) of Rush Center, Kansas, and Penny Otter 
(Stephen) of Sheridan, Wyoming.
 Ronald worked hard building two businesses in Norton, Norton 
Appliance and Furniture and Norton Hardware and Appliance. Ron did 
everything from electrical, plumbing, appliance repair and carpet 
installation. In his spare time, he farmed and raised livestock which he
 dearly loved. 
 Ron retired, spending time tinkering out at his "doghouse" as he 
would call it and enjoying his eight grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. He enjoyed playing pitch and reminiscing with his 
dear friends as well.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Golda and 
sisters: Imojean Hoyt, Gladys Everett, Vanetta Olson and Phyllis Dewey. 
 Survivors include his wife and children; grandchildren: Wesley and 
Wyatt Hager; Katherine (Karst) Storie, Rayna Karst and Caleb Karst, and 
Brittany (Otter) Holmes, Andrew Otter and Alec Otter; his 
great-grandchildren, Addeline Otter and Zion Holmes. Surviving siblings 
include Phillip Hager and wife Mildred of Ark City, KS, Doris Strayer 
and spouse Lee and Mary Youngquist and spouse Jon, both of Beaver City, 
NE.
 Graveside inurnment services will be held 10:00 am Friday, July 23, 
2021, at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS. Memorial contributions can be 
made to American Legion Harmonson Redd Post 63 in Norton or Locust Grove
 Village of LaCrosse and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral 
Home 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Ronald Ray Hager, formerly of Norton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, 
July 1, 2021, at the age of 84 years at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, 
Kansas. Ronald was born November 14, 1936, outside of Dellvale, Kansas 
to his parents Harold E. and Golda M. (Heller) Hager. He attended school
 at Dellvale and later graduated in Clayton with the class of 1954.
 Ronald enlisted into the Army National Guard in 1959 and was 
discharged with the rank of SSG E-6 in 1964. On January 31, 1960, Ron 
married the love of his life, Helen G. Krauss in Norton, Kansas. 
Together they raised three children: Barry Hager (Karen) of Sedgwick, 
Kansas, Rhonda Karst (Richard) of Rush Center, Kansas, and Penny Otter 
(Stephen) of Sheridan, Wyoming.
 Ronald worked hard building two businesses in Norton, Norton 
Appliance and Furniture and Norton Hardware and Appliance. Ron did 
everything from electrical, plumbing, appliance repair and carpet 
installation. In his spare time, he farmed and raised livestock which he
 dearly loved. 
 Ron retired, spending time tinkering out at his "doghouse" as he 
would call it and enjoying his eight grandchildren and two 
great-grandchildren. He enjoyed playing pitch and reminiscing with his 
dear friends as well.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Golda and 
sisters: Imojean Hoyt, Gladys Everett, Vanetta Olson and Phyllis Dewey. 
 Survivors include his wife and children; grandchildren: Wesley and 
Wyatt Hager; Katherine (Karst) Storie, Rayna Karst and Caleb Karst, and 
Brittany (Otter) Holmes, Andrew Otter and Alec Otter; his 
great-grandchildren, Addeline Otter and Zion Holmes. Surviving siblings 
include Phillip Hager and wife Mildred of Ark City, KS, Doris Strayer 
and spouse Lee and Mary Youngquist and spouse Jon, both of Beaver City, 
NE.
 Graveside inurnment services will be held 10:00 am Friday, July 23, 
2021, at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS. Memorial contributions can be 
made to American Legion Harmonson Redd Post 63 in Norton or Locust Grove
 Village of LaCrosse and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral 
Home 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com

Ronald Ray Hager

David Lee Schneider, 88, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on July 1, 2021. David was born in Norton, Kansas, on February 8, 1933, to Abe and Ethel (Jameson) Schneider. He graduated from Norton Community High School and received his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University. While at K-State he was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

David spent most of his career as a travel agent in California, Florida, Alabama, and finally, Hays, Kansas. After retirement he enjoyed substitute teaching, judging forensics, and taking tickets at local high school sporting events. He moved to WaKeeney in 2015 to be near family and enjoyed attending his great-nieces and nephews’ school events.&nbsp;

A world traveler, David enjoyed visiting new places and making friends everywhere he went. Of his many accomplishments, David especially took pride in being a part of the 1951 Norton Community High School State Championship basketball team, serving as a drum major for the Kansas State University Marching Band, and of course, his famous banana cake recipe that was a staple at family holidays.&nbsp;

David is survived by his nephews, David Schneider and wife Shelly of Leawood, and Dwight Schneider and wife Susan of Stockton, niece, Donnell (Schneider) Pfannenstiel and husband Dale of WaKeeney, great-nephews, Sam Schneider of Clinton, MO, and Abraham and Tate Pfannenstiel, both of WaKeeney, and great-niece, Gracie Pfannenstiel of WaKeeney.&nbsp;

David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Schneider, and sister-in-law LaDonna (Veverka) Schneider.&nbsp;

Per his request a graveside service is scheduled at the Norton City Cemetery in Norton, KS, on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Norton Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>David Lee Schneider, 88, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on July 1, 2021. David was born in Norton, Kansas, on February 8, 1933, to Abe and Ethel (Jameson) Schneider. He graduated from Norton Community High School and received his bachelor’s degree at Kansas State University. While at K-State he was a proud member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.David spent most of his career as a travel agent in California, Florida, Alabama, and finally, Hays, Kansas. After retirement he enjoyed substitute teaching, judging forensics, and taking tickets at local high school sporting events. He moved to WaKeeney in 2015 to be near family and enjoyed attending his great-nieces and nephews’ school events.&nbsp;A world traveler, David enjoyed visiting new places and making friends everywhere he went. Of his many accomplishments, David especially took pride in being a part of the 1951 Norton Community High School State Championship basketball team, serving as a drum major for the Kansas State University Marching Band, and of course, his famous banana cake recipe that was a staple at family holidays.&nbsp;David is survived by his nephews, David Schneider and wife Shelly of Leawood, and Dwight Schneider and wife Susan of Stockton, niece, Donnell (Schneider) Pfannenstiel and husband Dale of WaKeeney, great-nephews, Sam Schneider of Clinton, MO, and Abraham and Tate Pfannenstiel, both of WaKeeney, and great-niece, Gracie Pfannenstiel of WaKeeney.&nbsp;David was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Schneider, and sister-in-law LaDonna (Veverka) Schneider.&nbsp;Per his request a graveside service is scheduled at the Norton City Cemetery in Norton, KS, on Thursday, July 8, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Norton Public Library. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Condolences may be left by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

David Lee Schneider

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Bonnie May (Rogers) Nelson died in Blacksburg, Virginia, on February 7, 2021, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Arthur Rogers, and by her brother, Earl Rogers.

Bonnie will be missed and remembered by her sisters and brothers-in-law Jeanie and John Weber (Tulsa, Oklahoma); Marilyn and Larry Loop (San Antonio, Texas); and by her three children: Alan Nelson (Hays, Kansas), Anne Nelson (Eagle River, Alaska) and Amy Nelson (Blacksburg, Virginia), as well as her son-in-law, Tom Ewing, and grandchildren Cameron Nelson and Sinclair "Claire" Ewing-Nelson.

Born in Oakley Kansas, on May 14, 1937, Bonnie grew up in Hays, Kansas, where she graduated in 1955 from Hays High School as the valedictorian. In 1957 she graduated from Colorado Women's College and in 1959 she graduated from Fort Hays State College.

Bonnie married Roger Dean Nelson (also from Hays) in December 1958. She became an accomplished and globe-trotting homemaker, making a series of new cities and countries into comfortable homes for her growing family. After her divorce in 1991, she settled in Virginia Beach to be near her daughter, Anne, and put down deep roots in the community of faith and song surrounding Virginia Beach United Methodist Church and later the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. She continued to sing in the church choir and participate in Circle Rachel activities until the final year of her long illness. Last spring, she moved to Blacksburg to be closer to her daughter, Amy.

Bonnie loved shopping, travel and music. She was an accomplished harpist, avid bird watcher, and collector of fine china and stemware. Bonnie was a fabulous school teacher, successful travel agent and devoted mother. She will be remembered for her beauty, intelligence and keen wit.

Bonnie's Memorial Service will be on July 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 305 W 7th St, Hays. A coffee hour gathering of friends and family will begin at 9:00 am at FUMC, followed by the Memorial Service, Interment at Mount Allen Cemetery, and a reception at Smoky Hill Country Club. Please call/text Alan Nelson at 785-432-2025 if you would like to attend or need more information.

Memorial donations may be made to The Warm Hearth&nbsp;Foundation (<a href="https://retire.org/index.php/donate-to-warm-hearth-village" target="_blank">https://retire.org/index.php/donate-to-warm-hearth-village</a>) or to Circle Rachel or the&nbsp;Chancel Choir at First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach (<a href="https://firstpresvb.org/" target="_blank">https://firstpresvb.org/</a>).

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 </figure>BLACKSBURG, Va. — Bonnie May (Rogers) Nelson died in Blacksburg, Virginia, on February 7, 2021, at the age of 83. She was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Arthur Rogers, and by her brother, Earl Rogers.Bonnie will be missed and remembered by her sisters and brothers-in-law Jeanie and John Weber (Tulsa, Oklahoma); Marilyn and Larry Loop (San Antonio, Texas); and by her three children: Alan Nelson (Hays, Kansas), Anne Nelson (Eagle River, Alaska) and Amy Nelson (Blacksburg, Virginia), as well as her son-in-law, Tom Ewing, and grandchildren Cameron Nelson and Sinclair "Claire" Ewing-Nelson.Born in Oakley Kansas, on May 14, 1937, Bonnie grew up in Hays, Kansas, where she graduated in 1955 from Hays High School as the valedictorian. In 1957 she graduated from Colorado Women's College and in 1959 she graduated from Fort Hays State College.Bonnie married Roger Dean Nelson (also from Hays) in December 1958. She became an accomplished and globe-trotting homemaker, making a series of new cities and countries into comfortable homes for her growing family. After her divorce in 1991, she settled in Virginia Beach to be near her daughter, Anne, and put down deep roots in the community of faith and song surrounding Virginia Beach United Methodist Church and later the First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach. She continued to sing in the church choir and participate in Circle Rachel activities until the final year of her long illness. Last spring, she moved to Blacksburg to be closer to her daughter, Amy.Bonnie loved shopping, travel and music. She was an accomplished harpist, avid bird watcher, and collector of fine china and stemware. Bonnie was a fabulous school teacher, successful travel agent and devoted mother. She will be remembered for her beauty, intelligence and keen wit.Bonnie's Memorial Service will be on July 10, 2021, 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, 305 W 7th St, Hays. A coffee hour gathering of friends and family will begin at 9:00 am at FUMC, followed by the Memorial Service, Interment at Mount Allen Cemetery, and a reception at Smoky Hill Country Club. Please call/text Alan Nelson at 785-432-2025 if you would like to attend or need more information.Memorial donations may be made to The Warm Hearth&nbsp;Foundation (<a href="https://retire.org/index.php/donate-to-warm-hearth-village" target="_blank">https://retire.org/index.php/donate-to-warm-hearth-village</a>) or to Circle Rachel or the&nbsp;Chancel Choir at First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach (<a href="https://firstpresvb.org/" target="_blank">https://firstpresvb.org/</a>).

Bonnie May (Rogers) Nelson

Joan Moore, 88, passed away on June 27, 2021, at the Tampa, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on July 5, 1932, in Missouri the daughter of Elbert and 
Pearl (Painter) Bain.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, July 8, 2021, 10:00 A.M., at the
 United Methodist Church, Ness City followed with burial in the Ness 
City Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, 
from 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, with the family 
present from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Life Path Hospice.

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 </figure>Joan Moore, 88, passed away on June 27, 2021, at the Tampa, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on July 5, 1932, in Missouri the daughter of Elbert and 
Pearl (Painter) Bain.Funeral service will be on Thursday, July 8, 2021, 10:00 A.M., at the
 United Methodist Church, Ness City followed with burial in the Ness 
City Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, 
from 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, with the family 
present from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Life Path Hospice.

Joan Moore

Funeral service for Melvin Dobson will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6,
 2021 in First Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Christie, Associate Pastor 
officiating.

Burial with military honors will follow in Flower Mound Cemetery under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Clarence Melvin Dobson died Monday, June 28, 2021 in Lawton, Oklahoma
 at the age of 79.&nbsp; He was born to Arthur Leo (Shorty) and Mildred 
Estelle Kendall Dobson, July 7, 1941, in Payne County, Oklahoma. The 
family moved to Kansas where he lived in Phillipsburg, Logan, and 
Natoma, then moved to Plainville, Kansas in 1951. He completed grade 
school in Plainville and attended Webster High School. He joined the U. 
S. Army in 1959. He took basic training and advanced training at Fort 
Leonard Wood, Missouri, then served two years in Hanau, Germany, and 
Czechoslovakia, returning to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, supporting the 
101st Airborne.

In 1962, he returned to Plainville. On Oct. 21, 1962, he married 
Patsy Horton. They lived for a short time in Stockton, Kansas and then 
Palco, Kansas before returning to Plainville in 1963, where they raised 
their family,

Melvin was employed by Jim's Well Service, then for several years by B
 &amp; J Tank Service. He began working for Schusterman Oil Company in 
1969, and remained with the company as Samson Resources until 1986. He 
worked for Mosher Vault Company for a short time, then the couple moved 
to El Dorado, Kansas.

Melvin and his wife Pat worked as Residential Managers for adults 
with developmental disabilities while in El Dorado. They worked for 
Terramara, Inc. and then for Flinthills Services, Inc. In 1997 the 
couple left El Dorado to accept positions as a Family Teaching Couple 
with Community Living Opportunities (CLO), in Lawrence, Kansas. The 
couple was certified, and remained there until 2009, when they retired 
and moved to Lawton, Oklahoma. The final three years in Lawrence, they 
worked in conjunction with CLO as independent contractors, with two men 
living in their home as extended family members. During their time with 
CLO, the couple was honored several times as 'couple of the year'.

Melvin was a member of the Plainville VFW, and First Christian Church
 in Plainville. He attended First Baptist Church in Lawton. He enjoyed 
fishing, camping, reading, and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving him are his wife, Pat, of the home; sons, Robert Melvin 
Dobson, Lawton and Nick Dobson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; his daughter, 
Lisa Moore and husband Nate, Lawton; brothers, Raymond of Hays, Kansas, 
Larry of Plainville, Kansas, Terry of North Augusta, South Carolina and 
Jim of Mexico.&nbsp; In addition, he leaves sixteen grandchildren, numerous 
great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, many nieces and 
nephews and numerous extended family members and friends.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Leo and Mildred 
Kendell Dobson, a son, Scott Patrick Dobson, sisters Mary Ann Budig, 
Betty Jo Copper and Maxine Gosvener, grandsons, Trevor Dean Dobson and 
Christopher Blake Moore.

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 </figure>Funeral service for Melvin Dobson will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 6,
 2021 in First Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Christie, Associate Pastor 
officiating.Burial with military honors will follow in Flower Mound Cemetery under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.The family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.Clarence Melvin Dobson died Monday, June 28, 2021 in Lawton, Oklahoma
 at the age of 79.&nbsp; He was born to Arthur Leo (Shorty) and Mildred 
Estelle Kendall Dobson, July 7, 1941, in Payne County, Oklahoma. The 
family moved to Kansas where he lived in Phillipsburg, Logan, and 
Natoma, then moved to Plainville, Kansas in 1951. He completed grade 
school in Plainville and attended Webster High School. He joined the U. 
S. Army in 1959. He took basic training and advanced training at Fort 
Leonard Wood, Missouri, then served two years in Hanau, Germany, and 
Czechoslovakia, returning to Fort Campbell, Kentucky, supporting the 
101st Airborne.In 1962, he returned to Plainville. On Oct. 21, 1962, he married 
Patsy Horton. They lived for a short time in Stockton, Kansas and then 
Palco, Kansas before returning to Plainville in 1963, where they raised 
their family,Melvin was employed by Jim's Well Service, then for several years by B
 &amp; J Tank Service. He began working for Schusterman Oil Company in 
1969, and remained with the company as Samson Resources until 1986. He 
worked for Mosher Vault Company for a short time, then the couple moved 
to El Dorado, Kansas.Melvin and his wife Pat worked as Residential Managers for adults 
with developmental disabilities while in El Dorado. They worked for 
Terramara, Inc. and then for Flinthills Services, Inc. In 1997 the 
couple left El Dorado to accept positions as a Family Teaching Couple 
with Community Living Opportunities (CLO), in Lawrence, Kansas. The 
couple was certified, and remained there until 2009, when they retired 
and moved to Lawton, Oklahoma. The final three years in Lawrence, they 
worked in conjunction with CLO as independent contractors, with two men 
living in their home as extended family members. During their time with 
CLO, the couple was honored several times as 'couple of the year'.Melvin was a member of the Plainville VFW, and First Christian Church
 in Plainville. He attended First Baptist Church in Lawton. He enjoyed 
fishing, camping, reading, and spending time with family and friends.Surviving him are his wife, Pat, of the home; sons, Robert Melvin 
Dobson, Lawton and Nick Dobson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri; his daughter, 
Lisa Moore and husband Nate, Lawton; brothers, Raymond of Hays, Kansas, 
Larry of Plainville, Kansas, Terry of North Augusta, South Carolina and 
Jim of Mexico.&nbsp; In addition, he leaves sixteen grandchildren, numerous 
great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, many nieces and 
nephews and numerous extended family members and friends.Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Leo and Mildred 
Kendell Dobson, a son, Scott Patrick Dobson, sisters Mary Ann Budig, 
Betty Jo Copper and Maxine Gosvener, grandsons, Trevor Dean Dobson and 
Christopher Blake Moore.

Melvin Dobson 

Jerome “Jerry” Schnittker, 91, died June 29th, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He was born January 8th, 1930 in Nashville, KS, to John and Dora Schnittker.&nbsp; Jerry married Phyllis J. Leonard August 2nd, 1958, in Dodge City, KS. She predeceased Jerry in 1995.

A longtime resident of Great Bend, Jerry graduated from Cunningham 
High School in 1947.&nbsp; He then served in the US Navy and US Army 
Reserve.&nbsp; From there, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1953,
 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Coming to Great 
Bend in 1961, he was the owner and operator of The Credit Bureau of 
Great Bend and Hays for nearly 40 years.

Jerry was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. He enjoyed traveling, 
southwestern culture and art, family gatherings, and K-State sports.

Survivors include his three sons, Craig Schnittker of Great Bend, 
Clay Schnittker and wife Jill Schnittker of Lenexa, KS, and Christopher 
Schnittker of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Kaylie Schnittker of Lincoln, 
NE, Max Schnittker of Wichita, Alec Schnittker of Lenexa, and Jack 
Schnittker of Lenexa; and long-time dear friend Eleanor Bell. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Norman Schnittker, John 
Schnittker, Don Schnittker, and Joan Schnittker.

Cremation has taken place, and a Rosary will be held at 10 a.m., at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial following at 
10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2021. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Wounded Warrior and 
Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jerome “Jerry” Schnittker, 91, died June 29th, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS.&nbsp; He was born January 8th, 1930 in Nashville, KS, to John and Dora Schnittker.&nbsp; Jerry married Phyllis J. Leonard August 2nd, 1958, in Dodge City, KS. She predeceased Jerry in 1995.A longtime resident of Great Bend, Jerry graduated from Cunningham 
High School in 1947.&nbsp; He then served in the US Navy and US Army 
Reserve.&nbsp; From there, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1953,
 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Coming to Great 
Bend in 1961, he was the owner and operator of The Credit Bureau of 
Great Bend and Hays for nearly 40 years.Jerry was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. He enjoyed traveling, 
southwestern culture and art, family gatherings, and K-State sports.Survivors include his three sons, Craig Schnittker of Great Bend, 
Clay Schnittker and wife Jill Schnittker of Lenexa, KS, and Christopher 
Schnittker of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Kaylie Schnittker of Lincoln, 
NE, Max Schnittker of Wichita, Alec Schnittker of Lenexa, and Jack 
Schnittker of Lenexa; and long-time dear friend Eleanor Bell. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Norman Schnittker, John 
Schnittker, Don Schnittker, and Joan Schnittker.Cremation has taken place, and a Rosary will be held at 10 a.m., at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial following at 
10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2021. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Wounded Warrior and 
Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Jerome 'Jerry' Schnittker

Violet Marie (Gruver) Rutter, 97, of Russell, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Violet was born May 24, 1924, in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, the 
daughter of John Chester and Olive (Haney) Gruver. She grew up on her 
parent’s farm in Tinicum Township. She attended Temple University and 
obtained a degree in Education.

Violet was united in marriage to E. Preston Rutter on June 26, 1948,&nbsp; in Tinicum Township. This union was blessed with three children; Alexis,
 R. Kent and Barbara. They made their home in Pennsylvania, Delaware, 
Illinios, Ohio, Iowa and Louisiana. She moved to Russell, Kansas to be 
closer to her daughter.

Violet was an Elementary School Teacher. She was a lifelong Lutheran 
and attended St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. She was a member of 
the Daughters of American Revolution. She enjoyed writing and Geneology.

Violet’s surviving family include her son, Alexis V. Rutter ( Dinah);
 daughter, Barbara J.R. Dennis (Pastor Roger); brother, Paul Gruver 
(Ruth); three grandchildren, Lucas M.Dennis, Aaron K. Dennis and Kent E.
 Dennis; four great grandchildren, Kaden A. Dennis, Adelyne T. Dennis, 
Caileigh E. Dennis and Caroline Violet Dennis.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband Preston; son, R.
 Kent Rutter; brothers, Luther Gruver, Darwin Gruver and John Gruver; 
sisters, Dorothy Stover, Ruth Kreibel, Mildred Ferrara, Marion G. Mellen
 and Jean Swartz.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken 
place. A Memorial has been established as R.C.A. C.F. – Russell Schools 
Apple Seed Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Violet Marie (Gruver) Rutter, 97, of Russell, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Main Street Manor in Russell.Violet was born May 24, 1924, in Tinicum Township, Pennsylvania, the 
daughter of John Chester and Olive (Haney) Gruver. She grew up on her 
parent’s farm in Tinicum Township. She attended Temple University and 
obtained a degree in Education.Violet was united in marriage to E. Preston Rutter on June 26, 1948,&nbsp; in Tinicum Township. This union was blessed with three children; Alexis,
 R. Kent and Barbara. They made their home in Pennsylvania, Delaware, 
Illinios, Ohio, Iowa and Louisiana. She moved to Russell, Kansas to be 
closer to her daughter.Violet was an Elementary School Teacher. She was a lifelong Lutheran 
and attended St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. She was a member of 
the Daughters of American Revolution. She enjoyed writing and Geneology.Violet’s surviving family include her son, Alexis V. Rutter ( Dinah);
 daughter, Barbara J.R. Dennis (Pastor Roger); brother, Paul Gruver 
(Ruth); three grandchildren, Lucas M.Dennis, Aaron K. Dennis and Kent E.
 Dennis; four great grandchildren, Kaden A. Dennis, Adelyne T. Dennis, 
Caileigh E. Dennis and Caroline Violet Dennis.Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband Preston; son, R.
 Kent Rutter; brothers, Luther Gruver, Darwin Gruver and John Gruver; 
sisters, Dorothy Stover, Ruth Kreibel, Mildred Ferrara, Marion G. Mellen
 and Jean Swartz.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken 
place. A Memorial has been established as R.C.A. C.F. – Russell Schools 
Apple Seed Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Violet Marie (Gruver) Rutter

Ronald “Ron” Lee Schmidt Sr., 62, passed away June 30, 2021, at his 
home in Great Bend. He was born October 14, 1958, at Colby, to Wilmer 
&amp; LaVona (Senger) Schmidt. He married Dorothy Lee Tijerina October 
14, 1976, at Garden City. She died August 13, 2007.

A Great Bend resident for over 30 years, Ron was a laborer for Great 
Bend Packing. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard work and collecting 
Indian related items. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include, his children, Christie Flores and husband Victor 
of Great Bend, Mistie Schmidt of Wichita, Scottie Schmidt and fiancé 
Marcy Reeves of Great Bend, Ronnie Schmidt, Jr. and wife Angaleen of 
Russell, Monte Schmidt and wife Misti of Enid, Okla., Lacy Schneweis and
 husband Blake of Wichita, Chancy Schmidt, and Cody Schmidt and wife 
Kami, all of Great Bend, and Natch Carassco of Garden City; a brother, 
Steven Schmidt and wife Christina; three sisters, Bonnie Standley and 
husband Mark of Wichita, Susan Burleson of Dallas, Tex., and Marilyn 
Reynolds and husband Kenny of Holcomb; twenty-three grandchildren; and 
five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 
wife, Dorothy Schmidt; and a brother, David Schmidt.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 
July 3, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 
to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral 
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be 
in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. 

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1625228955470.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Ronald “Ron” Lee Schmidt Sr., 62, passed away June 30, 2021, at his 
home in Great Bend. He was born October 14, 1958, at Colby, to Wilmer 
&amp; LaVona (Senger) Schmidt. He married Dorothy Lee Tijerina October 
14, 1976, at Garden City. She died August 13, 2007.A Great Bend resident for over 30 years, Ron was a laborer for Great 
Bend Packing. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard work and collecting 
Indian related items. He especially loved spending time with his family.Survivors include, his children, Christie Flores and husband Victor 
of Great Bend, Mistie Schmidt of Wichita, Scottie Schmidt and fiancé 
Marcy Reeves of Great Bend, Ronnie Schmidt, Jr. and wife Angaleen of 
Russell, Monte Schmidt and wife Misti of Enid, Okla., Lacy Schneweis and
 husband Blake of Wichita, Chancy Schmidt, and Cody Schmidt and wife 
Kami, all of Great Bend, and Natch Carassco of Garden City; a brother, 
Steven Schmidt and wife Christina; three sisters, Bonnie Standley and 
husband Mark of Wichita, Susan Burleson of Dallas, Tex., and Marilyn 
Reynolds and husband Kenny of Holcomb; twenty-three grandchildren; and 
five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 
wife, Dorothy Schmidt; and a brother, David Schmidt.The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, 
July 3, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 
to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral 
Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be 
in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated
 to the Ronald Schmidt Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Ronald 'Ron' Lee Schmidt Sr.

David Wayne Schmidt, age 77, of Lincoln, Nebraska, went to be with God on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. David was born September 10, 1943 to Simon J. Schmidt and Martha (Koehn) Schmidt.

David worked in Social Services for 40 years with his career ending in retirement in Hays, Kansas at the Ellis County Social Services agency. His Masters Degree was in Social Services from Kansas University. He loved singing, walking and mountain climbing. His favorite place for mountain climbing was Colorado, and singing in church as a solo's and in group singing. But, in the midst of all this, his most favorite thing, was taking care of his family.

This includes his loving wife, Linda (Alger), daughters Marla Dawn Schmidt and Cheryl Denise Dunn (Shaun, whom he loved dearly), two granddaughters: Abrah Corinne and Thalia Renee Dunn (the joy of his heart).

He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Schmidt Matthews (Ronald L.) and brother Ronald G. Schmidt (Linda) and nieces Erica Frans (Steve) and Carrie Schmidt.

He is proceeded in death by his parents; Simon J. Schmidt and mother Martha (Koehn) Schmidt and brother Arvid J. Schmidt and step-mother, Rose. Grandparents; David C. and Anna (Gossen) Koehn and Abraham J. and Sarah Schmidt.

A private memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Midwest Heart Connection, in honor of David's granddaughter, Abrah Corinne Dunn. Condolences to www.lincolnfh.com.

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 </figure>David Wayne Schmidt, age 77, of Lincoln, Nebraska, went to be with God on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. David was born September 10, 1943 to Simon J. Schmidt and Martha (Koehn) Schmidt.David worked in Social Services for 40 years with his career ending in retirement in Hays, Kansas at the Ellis County Social Services agency. His Masters Degree was in Social Services from Kansas University. He loved singing, walking and mountain climbing. His favorite place for mountain climbing was Colorado, and singing in church as a solo's and in group singing. But, in the midst of all this, his most favorite thing, was taking care of his family.This includes his loving wife, Linda (Alger), daughters Marla Dawn Schmidt and Cheryl Denise Dunn (Shaun, whom he loved dearly), two granddaughters: Abrah Corinne and Thalia Renee Dunn (the joy of his heart).He is also survived by his sister, Marjorie Schmidt Matthews (Ronald L.) and brother Ronald G. Schmidt (Linda) and nieces Erica Frans (Steve) and Carrie Schmidt.He is proceeded in death by his parents; Simon J. Schmidt and mother Martha (Koehn) Schmidt and brother Arvid J. Schmidt and step-mother, Rose. Grandparents; David C. and Anna (Gossen) Koehn and Abraham J. and Sarah Schmidt.A private memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Midwest Heart Connection, in honor of David's granddaughter, Abrah Corinne Dunn. Condolences to www.lincolnfh.com.

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