Loris Dean “Bud” Hestermann passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, 
Atwood, Kansas, on July 21, 2021, at the age of 91. Bud was born on July
 22, 1929, on the farm north of Ludell, to Henry and Emma (Niermeier) 
Hestermann. Bud was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 
Ludell. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1947 and enlisted in the
 United States Air Force in December 1950. He served at Moses Lake, 
Washington and England, before being honorably discharged. 
On November 12, 1955, he married the love of his life, Betty Wicke. Four
 sons were born to their union, Thomas, Richard, John, and James. 
Bud was a rural mail carrier for over 40 years, from June 28, 1958, 
until October 29, 1999. Bud was also engaged in farming the family farm 
with his brother Fran, until 1984. 
Bud was a good-hearted soul who had a deep faith and love for God and 
family with his wife, Betty. He was a church elder for many years, sang 
in church choirs for decades and was active in the Lutheran Laymen’s 
League (now Lutheran Hour Ministries) holding several district and state
 offices. 
Preceding him in death were his wife; his parents; son John (1996); 
brothers, Harold and Edwin Holste, and Francis Hestermann; sisters, 
Irene Hart, Elfrieda Tobias, Laura McGuire, and Ruth Penzes; and baby 
brothers Gerhard and Herman Holste and Henry Hestermann. 
He is survived by a sister Norma Wegener of Norton, KS; sons, Thomas and
 wife Francine, of Hays KS, Richard, of Valley Center, KS and James and 
wife Roxane, of Valley Center, KS; daughter-in-law Deb Hestermann, 
Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren Jeremy Coulter, Hays, KS, Joshua 
Coulter(Rose), Cypress, TX, Metka Kolm (Allen), Norfolk NE, Kasandra 
Hoover(Cody), Burlington, CO, Tysa Ostrander (Kelby), Henderson, NE, 
Zane Hestermann, Hays, KS, Jayme Hestermann (Alisha), Bakersfield, CA, 
Zachary Hestermann(Nichole), Maize, KS and great-grandchildren Sophia 
Mickelson-Coulter, Riley and Tobias Coulter, Kyler and Mariah Kolm, Evan
 and Grace Hoover, Kaleb and Damon Ostrander, Hayden and Jax Hestermann 
and Avery and Ryder Hestermann. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Atwood. Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Atwood, and will be live 
streamed on the church’s facebook page. Interment will take place at 
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ludell. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran 
Hour Ministries or the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch 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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627242289408.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Loris Dean “Bud” Hestermann passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, 
Atwood, Kansas, on July 21, 2021, at the age of 91. Bud was born on July
 22, 1929, on the farm north of Ludell, to Henry and Emma (Niermeier) 
Hestermann. Bud was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 
Ludell. He graduated from Atwood High School in 1947 and enlisted in the
 United States Air Force in December 1950. He served at Moses Lake, 
Washington and England, before being honorably discharged. 
On November 12, 1955, he married the love of his life, Betty Wicke. Four
 sons were born to their union, Thomas, Richard, John, and James. 
Bud was a rural mail carrier for over 40 years, from June 28, 1958, 
until October 29, 1999. Bud was also engaged in farming the family farm 
with his brother Fran, until 1984. 
Bud was a good-hearted soul who had a deep faith and love for God and 
family with his wife, Betty. He was a church elder for many years, sang 
in church choirs for decades and was active in the Lutheran Laymen’s 
League (now Lutheran Hour Ministries) holding several district and state
 offices. 
Preceding him in death were his wife; his parents; son John (1996); 
brothers, Harold and Edwin Holste, and Francis Hestermann; sisters, 
Irene Hart, Elfrieda Tobias, Laura McGuire, and Ruth Penzes; and baby 
brothers Gerhard and Herman Holste and Henry Hestermann. 
He is survived by a sister Norma Wegener of Norton, KS; sons, Thomas and
 wife Francine, of Hays KS, Richard, of Valley Center, KS and James and 
wife Roxane, of Valley Center, KS; daughter-in-law Deb Hestermann, 
Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren Jeremy Coulter, Hays, KS, Joshua 
Coulter(Rose), Cypress, TX, Metka Kolm (Allen), Norfolk NE, Kasandra 
Hoover(Cody), Burlington, CO, Tysa Ostrander (Kelby), Henderson, NE, 
Zane Hestermann, Hays, KS, Jayme Hestermann (Alisha), Bakersfield, CA, 
Zachary Hestermann(Nichole), Maize, KS and great-grandchildren Sophia 
Mickelson-Coulter, Riley and Tobias Coulter, Kyler and Mariah Kolm, Evan
 and Grace Hoover, Kaleb and Damon Ostrander, Hayden and Jax Hestermann 
and Avery and Ryder Hestermann. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Atwood. Funeral service is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 
Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, of Atwood, and will be live 
streamed on the church’s facebook page. Interment will take place at 
Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ludell. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran 
Hour Ministries or the Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch 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;

Loris Dean 'Bud' Hestermann

Shirley Marie (Leitner) Organ, 81, of Atwood, departed this life on July
 23, 2021 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS surrounded by her children.
 Shirley was born to Carl A. and Theresia E. (Kogl) Leitner on August 
22, 1939, at home on S. 6th Street, in Atwood, KS. She attended Atwood 
Grade School &amp; graduated from Notre Dame Academy, in Omaha, NE with 
the class of 1957. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. 
Anthony’s School of Nursing in Hays, KS, in 1961. Over the years, she 
worked at various hospitals and volunteered at the Red Cross for several
 years. Her last employment was Administrator of Rawlins County Health 
Department &amp; Home Health Agency until 2003. Shirley retired early to
 care for her mother, for 3 ½ years, before her death in 2006. 
Shirley was united in marriage to Daryl Lee Organ on June 2, 1962, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Atwood. They lived in Hays, KS until 
Daryl’s’ graduation from Fort Hays State University in 1965. They moved 
to Kansas City, KS and eventually purchased their first home in 
Independence, MO where they resided until 1980, at which time they moved
 back to Atwood, KS. 
To this union four children were born: Michele Ann Krankenberg (Terry), 
of Springhill, KS; Nicole Marie Watkins (Bill), of Lenexa, KS; Danielle 
Kay Prochazka (Marcus), of Greeley, CO and Daren Lee Organ (Dian), of 
Colby, KS. After the death of her husband in December 1981, Shirley was 
busy raising her children and juggling all of their activities 
throughout the years. She was blessed with 7 grandchildren, Jamie Hart, 
Tye Krankenberg, Arianne Prochazka, Dalaan Organ, Drake Watkins, Gracie 
Prochazka and Ben Watkins, and 5 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Hart, 
Cayson Hart, Connor Hart, Brooks Krankenberg and Kennedy Krankenberg. 
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life and
 she loved their visits and seeing their pictures and activities on 
Facebook. Everyone looked forward to her daily texts over the past 5 
years. Her daily telephone calls or visits with her brother Kenneth were
 a special part of her day. She loved reading, including her daily 
prayers, staying connected on Facebook, Bridge Club, Red Hatters, 
Renewal Group and playing games on her tablet. If the Kansas City Chiefs
 or Royals were on TV, you would be sure to find her watching them. 
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Daryl; parents; 
grandparents, Andrew &amp; Mary (Knobl) Leitner and Mathias &amp; 
Magdalena (Hautzinger) Kogl; brother Eugene Leitner and wife Mary, and 
sister-in-law Kay Stanley. Shirley leaves behind her loving family; 
brother Kenneth Leitner, of Atwood; 3 nieces; 6 nephews and many 
friends. 
Shirley will be cremated with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July
 30, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Atwood, followed by 
burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, KS.

Memorials are suggested to 
the Shirley M. Organ Memorial Fund, to be designated later, and may be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences, click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/shirley-organ/4674623/index.php">HERE</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627242175035.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Shirley Marie (Leitner) Organ, 81, of Atwood, departed this life on July
 23, 2021 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS surrounded by her children.
 Shirley was born to Carl A. and Theresia E. (Kogl) Leitner on August 
22, 1939, at home on S. 6th Street, in Atwood, KS. She attended Atwood 
Grade School &amp; graduated from Notre Dame Academy, in Omaha, NE with 
the class of 1957. She received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. 
Anthony’s School of Nursing in Hays, KS, in 1961. Over the years, she 
worked at various hospitals and volunteered at the Red Cross for several
 years. Her last employment was Administrator of Rawlins County Health 
Department &amp; Home Health Agency until 2003. Shirley retired early to
 care for her mother, for 3 ½ years, before her death in 2006. 
Shirley was united in marriage to Daryl Lee Organ on June 2, 1962, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Atwood. They lived in Hays, KS until 
Daryl’s’ graduation from Fort Hays State University in 1965. They moved 
to Kansas City, KS and eventually purchased their first home in 
Independence, MO where they resided until 1980, at which time they moved
 back to Atwood, KS. 
To this union four children were born: Michele Ann Krankenberg (Terry), 
of Springhill, KS; Nicole Marie Watkins (Bill), of Lenexa, KS; Danielle 
Kay Prochazka (Marcus), of Greeley, CO and Daren Lee Organ (Dian), of 
Colby, KS. After the death of her husband in December 1981, Shirley was 
busy raising her children and juggling all of their activities 
throughout the years. She was blessed with 7 grandchildren, Jamie Hart, 
Tye Krankenberg, Arianne Prochazka, Dalaan Organ, Drake Watkins, Gracie 
Prochazka and Ben Watkins, and 5 great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Hart, 
Cayson Hart, Connor Hart, Brooks Krankenberg and Kennedy Krankenberg. 
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of her life and
 she loved their visits and seeing their pictures and activities on 
Facebook. Everyone looked forward to her daily texts over the past 5 
years. Her daily telephone calls or visits with her brother Kenneth were
 a special part of her day. She loved reading, including her daily 
prayers, staying connected on Facebook, Bridge Club, Red Hatters, 
Renewal Group and playing games on her tablet. If the Kansas City Chiefs
 or Royals were on TV, you would be sure to find her watching them. 
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Daryl; parents; 
grandparents, Andrew &amp; Mary (Knobl) Leitner and Mathias &amp; 
Magdalena (Hautzinger) Kogl; brother Eugene Leitner and wife Mary, and 
sister-in-law Kay Stanley. Shirley leaves behind her loving family; 
brother Kenneth Leitner, of Atwood; 3 nieces; 6 nephews and many 
friends. 
Shirley will be cremated with a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July
 30, 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Atwood, followed by 
burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, KS. Memorials are suggested to 
the Shirley M. Organ Memorial Fund, to be designated later, and may be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences, click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/shirley-organ/4674623/index.php">HERE</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley M. Organ (Leitner)

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

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

Frances leaves her cherished memories to her two loving daughters, Mary Locke of Choctaw Beach, FL and Sharon McDonald of Raytown, MO., five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. 

A Celebration of Frances’ life will be held on August 7 at 10:00 at the Stockton cemetery in Stockton, KS. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed or placed at Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Frances-Stocking?obId=21776882#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627241971272.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frances L. Stocking, age 99, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She passed away at home with family and friends in Choctaw Beach, FL. Frances was born in Severance, Kansas, to the late Charles Frank and Emma Albers. She married Clark Stocking in May, 1942, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her son, Dennis, and siblings Louis, Charles, Catherine, Carolyn and Frieda. Frances was a member of the Main Street Christian Church of Stockton, Kansas. Frances leaves her cherished memories to her two loving daughters, Mary Locke of Choctaw Beach, FL and Sharon McDonald of Raytown, MO., five grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Frances’ life will be held on August 7 at 10:00 at the Stockton cemetery in Stockton, KS. Expressions of love and sympathy may be viewed or placed at Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Frances-Stocking?obId=21776882#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Frances L. Stocking

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

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

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

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

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627159632173.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Amie Marie Snow, 43, died July 23, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, 
Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1977, in Great Bend, Kansas, the 
daughter of Robert Alan and Debra Kay (Batchman) Hapes.&nbsp;On March 26, 2021, she married Marcus Todd Snow in Pawnee Rock, Kansas.Amie loved spending time with her family, either at the lake or riding 4-wheelers. She especially loved being a grandma.She is survived by her husband Marcus Snow of the home; three 
children, Nichole Batchman of Great Bend, Blake Aaron Ridgel and wife 
Sydney Dyan of Great Bend, and Kayle Kay Baldwin of the home; a sister, 
Jamie Rose of Great Bend; and a granddaughter, Zailyn Rae Wolfkill and 
one on the way, Stella Elaine Ridgel.She was preceded in death by her parents.A private family service will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place according to Amie’s wishes.Memorials may be made to the Amie Snow Memorial Fund, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Amie Marie Snow

Clarita Marie Dinkel, 78, Hays, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Via Christi Village surrounded by her family.

She was born August 21, 1942, in Hays, 
the daughter of William and Albertine (Windholz) Pelzel.&nbsp; She graduated 
from Girls Catholic High School in 1960, and on August 20, 1962, she was 
united in marriage to Melvin J. Dinkel at St. Severin Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
They celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage.&nbsp; Clarita was a daycare 
provider, opening her home and heart to many children, whom she loved 
like her own.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, and enjoyed playing Bingo, Skip-Bo, crocheting, and reading.&nbsp; 
Most of all, Clarita loved her faith, family, friends, and her extended 
daycare family. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband Melvin, 
two sons: Bill Dinkel of Hays and Chris Dinkel and wife Kim of Hays, two
 sisters: Elsie Ewing and husband L.D. of Hays, and Karen Pelzel and 
fiance’ Ray Irvin of Ellis, two granddaughters: Katie Dinkel of Topeka 
and Joslyn Dinkel of Hays, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother William.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Catherine 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays
 Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on 
Wednesday at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary will be at 6:00 pm 
followed by a vigil service at 6:30 all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;


 Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to the St. Catherine 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Clarita may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1627159570128.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Clarita Marie Dinkel, 78, Hays, died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Via Christi Village surrounded by her family.She was born August 21, 1942, in Hays, 
the daughter of William and Albertine (Windholz) Pelzel.&nbsp; She graduated 
from Girls Catholic High School in 1960, and on August 20, 1962, she was 
united in marriage to Melvin J. Dinkel at St. Severin Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
They celebrated nearly 59 years of marriage.&nbsp; Clarita was a daycare 
provider, opening her home and heart to many children, whom she loved 
like her own.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, and enjoyed playing Bingo, Skip-Bo, crocheting, and reading.&nbsp; 
Most of all, Clarita loved her faith, family, friends, and her extended 
daycare family. &nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her husband Melvin, 
two sons: Bill Dinkel of Hays and Chris Dinkel and wife Kim of Hays, two
 sisters: Elsie Ewing and husband L.D. of Hays, and Karen Pelzel and 
fiance’ Ray Irvin of Ellis, two granddaughters: Katie Dinkel of Topeka 
and Joslyn Dinkel of Hays, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother William.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Catherine 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays
 Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until service time on 
Wednesday at the church.&nbsp; Recitation of the rosary will be at 6:00 pm 
followed by a vigil service at 6:30 all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;
 Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to the St. Catherine 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Clarita may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Clarita Marie Dinkel

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

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

Gayle Richmond

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

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

Lila A. Dietz

March 1, 1929
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 July 23, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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

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

Norma Jean Deyoung

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

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

October 2, 1961
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 July 22, 2021

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

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

Bernard 'Birney' Joseph Feldt

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

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

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

January 2, 1955
 -
 July 19, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

Kay Lynn Bowen

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

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

George Hogan Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Interment will be in the Greeley County Cemetery.

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

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

Laura E. Shuster

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

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

Mark Speier

March 3, 1947
 -
 July 21, 2021

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

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

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

Lynda Springer

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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Bud Hestermann

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

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

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

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

He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

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

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

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

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

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

Michael V. Grill Sr.

June 27, 1924
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 July 21, 2021

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June 27, 1924
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Edna Marian King, resident of Mitchell Co. Resident Care Center in Beloit, KS passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, at age 87.&nbsp; She was the youngest of ten children born to Phillip and Janie (Griffin) Zillinger on March 13, 1934, in Logan, KS.&nbsp; 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626975710456.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edna Marian King, resident of Mitchell Co. Resident Care Center in Beloit, KS passed away peacefully on July 20, 2021, at age 87.&nbsp; She was the youngest of ten children born to Phillip and Janie (Griffin) Zillinger on March 13, 1934, in Logan, KS.&nbsp; Affectionately known as Marian, she attended schools in Phillips County.&nbsp; Marian was raised on a farm and her favorite childhood memory was on the 4th&nbsp;of July when they had firecrackers and homemade ice cream.&nbsp; She married Melvin King on Sept 22, 1950, in Stockton, KS and was married 31 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Christ. To this union, six children were born.&nbsp; She worked outside the home when the children got older, as a bookkeeper until she retired. While living in Hays, KS she enjoyed working with the Senior Companion program to assist seniors that were alone and still living in their homes. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and crafting and loved to crochet and embroider.&nbsp; She had travels to 15 states and enjoyed her family and the many friendships that she made along the way. Things that were important in the family were working hard, doing well in school and playing fair.&nbsp; She loved doing things with and for her family.She is survived by five children:&nbsp; Patrick King, Hays, KS; Diana Stoeber (John), Jewell, KS; Renee Thompson (Rick), Glade, KS; Terali Richardson (Jim), Salina, KS; David King (Lily), Umatilla, FL.&nbsp; She is survived by 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.&nbsp; Also survived by one brother Ray Zillinger (Donna) and sister-in-law Betty Zillinger and a host of nieces and nephewsShe is preceded in death by her son: Melvin Lee King, his wife Donna King (Bartlett) and 2 grandchildren: John King and James King, her parents, sisters: Bertha Kaiser Whitney, Ruth Hulett, Ellen McKinsey, Esther Lynn, Genevieve Townley; brothers:&nbsp; Andy Zillinger and Fred ZillingerMarian chose cremation and plans for her Celebration of Life will be set at a future date.Memorials are suggested to Mitchell County Resident Care Center, Beloit, KS or Solomon Valley Hospice, Beloit, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Edna Marian King

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To give to the scholarship go to https://foundation.fhsu.edu/give/; 
then in the “Designation Area” use the drop-down box to choose “other” 
and in comment box type in, “Wanda Deges Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed 
Scholarship” or make payable to: Fort Hays University Foundation send in
 care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626972604259.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda
 Jean (Deges) Thyfault-Thummel of Hays, Kansas died Monday, July 12, 
2021, at age 72, at the Santa Marta Plaza Health Services in Olathe, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was born March 2, 1949, to Leonard and Dorothea (Engel) 
Deges and grew up on the family farm by Grainfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She married
 Clarence Thyfault on August 8, 1972 in Grainfield, and from this union 
their son, John Phillip was born.&nbsp; Clarence preceded her in death on May
 28, 1979. Then Wanda married Ralph Thummel on June 5, 1987, in Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 4, 2021.Wanda graduated from Grainfield Rural High School in 1967, before 
earning her bachelor’s degree in sociology and elementary education in 
1971, graduating with honors from Marymount College in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then obtained a master’s degree in elementary education in 1972, 
from Fort Hays State University Hays, Kansas.Wanda had a 34-year career as an elementary school teacher in both 3rd 
and&nbsp; 5th grade.&nbsp; She began her career as a 3rd grade teacher at St. 
Joseph’s Parochial School in Hays where she taught from 1971 to1973, 
before moving to Plainville where she taught 5th grade from 1976 to 
2005, (except one year of 3rd grade).&nbsp; Mrs. “T”, as students called her,
 possessed excellent teaching skills, knowledge and experience which 
were recognized when she received the Teacher of the Year Award in 
Plainville in 1989, and by regularly being nominated for honors by 
former students.&nbsp; She was the favorite teacher of many students in 
Plainville and was regularly thanked by her former students for changing
 their lives.&nbsp; Mrs. “T” had a passion for teaching that was unmatched, 
caring deeply for each child, and striving to coax the most out of each 
child’s unique abilities.&nbsp; She combined toughness and high expectations 
with love and sincerity in a manner that helped students blossom.After retirement, Wanda enjoyed outings with her friends, spending time 
with family (visiting and playing cards), reading current events and 
novels, knitting and completing numerous counted cross stitch projects.&nbsp;
 Wanda loved her family very much and was a textbook of family history 
and facts. &nbsp;Also, Wanda enjoyed sharing highlights about her son’s 
biomedical research accomplishments. &nbsp;In addition, Wanda enjoyed 
watching her grandsons Miles and Lincoln grow up, particularly tutoring 
them over the internet during the COVID-19 pandemic.&nbsp; Wanda and Ralph 
made monthly trips to see their grandsons and lavished them with love 
and attention.&nbsp; Although a fantastic teacher, Wanda’s favorite passion 
was being a grandmother.Survivors include her son, John Thyfault and wife, Jessica, Shawnee, 
KS; two grandsons, Lincoln and Miles Thyfault; one sister, Eileen Curl 
and husband, Don, Beaumont, TX; and Wanda’s brother’s wife, Trudy 
(Thyfault) Deges, Damar, KS; and special aunt, Esther Weber, Salina, KS;
 surviving members from the Thyfault family include sisters-in-law, Pat 
Sis; Trudy Deges; Cathy Smee and husband John; and Mary Engel and 
husband Ron; surviving members from the Thummel family include 
brother-in-law, Mark Thummel and wife, Melinda; four sisters-in-law, May
 Munk; Betty Striggow; Sister Mary Joe Thummel; and Theresa Kriley; also
 Wanda is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Dorothea Deges;
 one brother, Virgil Deges; and her husbands’, Clarence Thyfault and 
Ralph Thummel; and their parents.A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 6, 2021, at 
&nbsp;Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;A meal will follow at the Hays VFW at 3:30 P.M. followed by 
an inurnment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Plainville, Kansas at 5:30 P.M.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the “Wanda Deges 
Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed Scholarship at Fort Hays State University
 which will support elementary education majors dedicated to teaching in
 Kansas.To give to the scholarship go to https://foundation.fhsu.edu/give/; 
then in the “Designation Area” use the drop-down box to choose “other” 
and in comment box type in, “Wanda Deges Thyfault Thummel Elementary Ed 
Scholarship” or make payable to: Fort Hays University Foundation send in
 care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Wanda Jean Thyfault-Thummel

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626962222979.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Geraldine "Geri" Eva (Meis) Henning, 74, passed away July 17, 2021. She 
was born August 20, 1946, in Russell, KS the daughter of Servillian 
"Bill" and Irene (Weigel) Meis. Geri married Richard Henning in 1982 and
 they celebrated 38 years of marriage. Geri worked at Kinton's
 Restaurant, American Legion Club for many years and the cafeteria at 
Haskins School until her retirement. She had a loving generous spirit, 
when Geri made a friend it was a friend forever. Geri loved traveling 
and camping with Richard, casinos, gardening, dancing and Elvis Music. 
Her memberships included; Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar 
Society. She is survived by her husband, Richard; two 
brothers, Fr. Peter Meis O.F.M. Cap. of Papua New Guinea and Mike Meis 
of Catharine, Ks; four sisters, Sr. Mary Rose Meis C.S.A. of Fond du 
Lac,WI, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A of Nicaragua, Kathy (Jeff) Plank of 
Shelby Township, MI., and Christine Hadley of Hays, Ks. Step daughter 
Deanne (Barry) Bennington; granddaughter Madeline all of Omaha, NE; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Yvonne (Meis) Rodriquez. 
 Friends may sign book Thursday and Friday from 9am - 5pm at Larrison 
Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt, KS. Rosary will be held at 
10:30am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, with Mass of Christian Burial 
following at11:00am, Saturday, July 24th, 2021, both at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church with Father Charles Atuah presiding. Inurnment will 
follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt. Memorials may be made to 
Capuchin Province of Mid America or to the Congregation of Sisters of 
St. Agnes C.S.A. in care of Larrison Mortuary, Ltd.. Online condolences 
may be made at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.

Geraldine 'Geri' Eva Henning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clifton J. 'Cliff' Werth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/7/1626889002032.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dr. Kathleen Cheryl (Price) Spillman of Miami, Oklahoma, passed away 
at the Freeman Cardiac Institute, Joplin, Missouri, on Tuesday, July 13,
 2021.Kathleen was born March 7, 1947, to Lester Kenneth and Aline Clarabel
 (Irion) Price at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; She grew up on the Price family farm 8
 miles northwest of Garfield, Pleasant Ridge Township, Pawnee County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She attended the Garfield Schools graduating in 1965.Dr. Spillman earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from Fort 
Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Kathy worked in the Miami, 
Oklahoma Public Schools for years as a second and fifth grade teacher.&nbsp; 
She worked for thirty years as a public-school teacher before she earned
 her Doctorate from Oklahoma State University and worked for Pittsburg 
State University training and educating teachers.&nbsp; She enjoyed quilting,
 reading and gardening.&nbsp; Kathy was preceded in passing by her parents, 
Lester and Clarabel and brother-in-law, James O. Roberts.She is survived by her two children, Matthew Douglas (Cheryl 
Stapleton) Spillman, and Mandy Lynn Hixon all of Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She 
was Nana to Kyleigh and Addison Hixon, Kinson Spillman, Dameon Townsend,
 Kayla and Bobby Hilton.&nbsp; She is also survived by two brothers, Kenneth 
E. (Carol) Price, Garfield, Kansas, and Lester L. (Janet) Price, Allen, 
Texas; two sisters, Kay E. Roberts, Aurora, Colorado, and Carole A. 
(Mike) Tudor, Fairland, Oklahoma.&nbsp; She also leaves behind many nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends.Cremation has taken place in the care of Brown-Winters Funeral Home 
and Cremation Service in Miami.&nbsp; A memorial graveside service will be 
10:30 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, 
Kansas.The family has asked that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions 
be made in care of the family, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550.

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