Betty Ione (DeVore) Laubhan, 95, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of 
Gage, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Russell Regional
 Hospital.

Betty was born January 29, 1926, in Russell County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was 
the youngest of six children born to Verne and Eva Grace (Brown) 
DeVore.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Gage Oklahoma and graduated 
from Gage High School.

Betty was united in marriage to Fred George Laubhan, Jr. on May 2, 
1948, in Canadian, Texas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters; 
Deborah and Jane.&nbsp; They made their home in Gage.&nbsp; Fred preceded her in 
death in March of 2004.&nbsp; Later that year Betty moved to the Russell 
area.

Betty was the Ellis County, Oklahoma Tag Agent for many years.&nbsp; She 
also was a secretary for Texaco and frequently helped Fred with his Dry 
Cleaning business.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Christ in Gage and
 in Russell.&nbsp; She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing 
Bridge with the local Bridge Club, doing jigsaw puzzles and attending 
her grandchildren’s events.&nbsp; She was a very social person that knew no 
stranger.

Betty’s surviving family include her two daughters, Deborah Greene 
(Stanley) of El Dorado, Kansas and Jane Carter (Jim) of Russell, Kansas;
 six grandchildren, Darcy Fowler, Jordan Carter, Julie Counts (Chad), 
Colette Greene, Mason Greene (Caitlin) and Brooke Hebert (Doug); and 
twelve great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred; grandson 
Joey Carter, two brothers, Wayne DeVore and Keith DeVore; and three 
sisters, Hazel DeVore, Evelyn Fishgrab and Alene DeVore.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 
at the Gage Cemetery in Gage, Oklahoma.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.&nbsp; 


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

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 </figure>Betty Ione (DeVore) Laubhan, 95, of Russell, Kansas, and formerly of 
Gage, Oklahoma, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Russell Regional
 Hospital.Betty was born January 29, 1926, in Russell County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was 
the youngest of six children born to Verne and Eva Grace (Brown) 
DeVore.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Gage Oklahoma and graduated 
from Gage High School.Betty was united in marriage to Fred George Laubhan, Jr. on May 2, 
1948, in Canadian, Texas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters; 
Deborah and Jane.&nbsp; They made their home in Gage.&nbsp; Fred preceded her in 
death in March of 2004.&nbsp; Later that year Betty moved to the Russell 
area.Betty was the Ellis County, Oklahoma Tag Agent for many years.&nbsp; She 
also was a secretary for Texaco and frequently helped Fred with his Dry 
Cleaning business.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Christ in Gage and
 in Russell.&nbsp; She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing 
Bridge with the local Bridge Club, doing jigsaw puzzles and attending 
her grandchildren’s events.&nbsp; She was a very social person that knew no 
stranger.Betty’s surviving family include her two daughters, Deborah Greene 
(Stanley) of El Dorado, Kansas and Jane Carter (Jim) of Russell, Kansas;
 six grandchildren, Darcy Fowler, Jordan Carter, Julie Counts (Chad), 
Colette Greene, Mason Greene (Caitlin) and Brooke Hebert (Doug); and 
twelve great grandchildren.Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Fred; grandson 
Joey Carter, two brothers, Wayne DeVore and Keith DeVore; and three 
sisters, Hazel DeVore, Evelyn Fishgrab and Alene DeVore.A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 
at the Gage Cemetery in Gage, Oklahoma.&nbsp; No visitation will be held.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to the Church of Christ of Russell, Kansas, and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral arrangements.

Betty Ione (DeVore) Laubhan

Arlyn J. Schumacher of Victoria, age 82, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis Nursing Home.&nbsp; He was born March 13, 1939, in Pfeifer to Wendelin and Anna (Schmidt) Schumacher.&nbsp; He married Clarita M. (Dreiling) on September 13, 1958, in Victoria.

He was a bricklayer for 50 years and owned and operated Arlyn Schumacher Masonry.

Arlyn grew up and attended grade school in Pfeifer, and attended Schoenchen High School, then was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays.&nbsp; He served 6 and ½ years in the Kansas National Guard, and was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp; He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting and fishing.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Clarita Schumacher, of the home; one daughter, Michele Unrein and husband Glen, Victoria, KS; three brothers, Laverne Schumacher and wife, Jane, Hays, KS; Dennis Schumacher and wife, Kathy, Hays, KS; Wendy Schumacher and wife, Carol, Hays, KS; four grandchildren, Audrey Lewis (Jesse); Cory Unrein (Tiffany); Amber Younger (Joel); and Courtney Unrein; nine great grandchildren, Braden Lewis; Keaton Lewis; Jaxon Lewis; Addilyn Lewis; Abby Bronson; Max Unrein; Kimber Younger; Emery Younger; and Jayce Younger.&nbsp;

Arlyn was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kimberly Sue Schumacher; one sister, Twila Knight; and one infant brother, Vearl Joseph Schumacher.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp;

Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.

A vigil service and a Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, and from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorial made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Arlyn J. Schumacher of Victoria, age 82, died Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis Nursing Home.&nbsp; He was born March 13, 1939, in Pfeifer to Wendelin and Anna (Schmidt) Schumacher.&nbsp; He married Clarita M. (Dreiling) on September 13, 1958, in Victoria.He was a bricklayer for 50 years and owned and operated Arlyn Schumacher Masonry.Arlyn grew up and attended grade school in Pfeifer, and attended Schoenchen High School, then was a 1957 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays.&nbsp; He served 6 and ½ years in the Kansas National Guard, and was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp; He enjoyed camping, boating, hunting and fishing.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Clarita Schumacher, of the home; one daughter, Michele Unrein and husband Glen, Victoria, KS; three brothers, Laverne Schumacher and wife, Jane, Hays, KS; Dennis Schumacher and wife, Kathy, Hays, KS; Wendy Schumacher and wife, Carol, Hays, KS; four grandchildren, Audrey Lewis (Jesse); Cory Unrein (Tiffany); Amber Younger (Joel); and Courtney Unrein; nine great grandchildren, Braden Lewis; Keaton Lewis; Jaxon Lewis; Addilyn Lewis; Abby Bronson; Max Unrein; Kimber Younger; Emery Younger; and Jayce Younger.&nbsp;Arlyn was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kimberly Sue Schumacher; one sister, Twila Knight; and one infant brother, Vearl Joseph Schumacher.Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating.&nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.A vigil service and a Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, and from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. Saturday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;The family suggests memorial made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Arlyn J. Schumacher

Vita Evelyn (Chinn) Stegman, age 91,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas passed away on December 3, 2020, at her home.&nbsp; She was born on the family farm on March 10, 1929, to Maple and Cecil (Bobbit) Chinn.

She was one of twelve born and raised on the Chinn family farm in Coats, Kansas.&nbsp; She married Tony Stegman from Pratt Kansas on January 6, 1948.&nbsp; Together they raised seven children.

Vita treasured her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; She loved to work in the yard and going to garage sales.&nbsp; She was faithful in reading the bible and trusting in God.&nbsp; She believed that there was good in everyone.

She is survived by her sisters Jean and Lila; her sons Joe Stegman (Bert); John Stegman (partner Margie); Anthony Stegman (Juanita); Steve Stegman; Mark Stegman (Sandy), and a daughter Judy Stegman; fourteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Linda Stegman, and several brothers and sisters.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Her family will receive guests beginning at 1:30 PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Your Voice Through Cancer. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS, 67601.

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

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 </figure>Vita Evelyn (Chinn) Stegman, age 91,&nbsp;of Hays, Kansas passed away on December 3, 2020, at her home.&nbsp; She was born on the family farm on March 10, 1929, to Maple and Cecil (Bobbit) Chinn.She was one of twelve born and raised on the Chinn family farm in Coats, Kansas.&nbsp; She married Tony Stegman from Pratt Kansas on January 6, 1948.&nbsp; Together they raised seven children.Vita treasured her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She was happiest when spending time with family and friends.&nbsp; She loved to work in the yard and going to garage sales.&nbsp; She was faithful in reading the bible and trusting in God.&nbsp; She believed that there was good in everyone.She is survived by her sisters Jean and Lila; her sons Joe Stegman (Bert); John Stegman (partner Margie); Anthony Stegman (Juanita); Steve Stegman; Mark Stegman (Sandy), and a daughter Judy Stegman; fourteen grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Linda Stegman, and several brothers and sisters.Memorial Services will be Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Her family will receive guests beginning at 1:30 PM.Memorial contributions are suggested to Your Voice Through Cancer. Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS, 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Vita Stegman

Sharon L. Fleske passed away June 5, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

She was born January 27, 1950, on her dad’s birthday, in Pratt, 
Kansas to Harold Donald and Myrtillia Olive (Colclazier) Horner. A 
longtime area resident, she graduated from Greensburg High School in 
1968 and then attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri 
before transferring to Haviland Bible College. She worked many years at 
Larned State Hospital and also enjoyed serving with girls’ ministries in
 the Assemblies of God churches in Great Bend and Larned, Kansas.

Sharon married Larry Lee Fleske on January 14, 1989, on her mother’s birthday. Larry preceded her in death on February 20, 2015.

Survivors include: daughter, Amanda Frost, Great Bend; two beloved 
pets, Skippy and Grayson; two brothers, Donald (Diana) Horner, Mulvane, 
Kansas, Robert (Debbie) Horner, Wichita, Kansas; three sisters, Rhonda 
Staats, Larned, Kansas, Dora (Larri) Gish, Aberdeen, Washington, Becky 
(Jeff) Wells, Americus, Kansas; many nieces and nephews, as well as 
great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; both parents; two sisters 
Kay Davis and Ann Callis; a niece, Toni Davis Ricke; and three great 
nieces, Taija Ricke, Jaiden Good, and Katelynne Bilyeu.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Encounter 
Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier and Pastor Daryl Riffel 
presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 
2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to
 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Donate Life Kansas or Encounter Church to 
support missions, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Sharon L. Fleske passed away June 5, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.She was born January 27, 1950, on her dad’s birthday, in Pratt, 
Kansas to Harold Donald and Myrtillia Olive (Colclazier) Horner. A 
longtime area resident, she graduated from Greensburg High School in 
1968 and then attended Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri 
before transferring to Haviland Bible College. She worked many years at 
Larned State Hospital and also enjoyed serving with girls’ ministries in
 the Assemblies of God churches in Great Bend and Larned, Kansas.Sharon married Larry Lee Fleske on January 14, 1989, on her mother’s birthday. Larry preceded her in death on February 20, 2015.Survivors include: daughter, Amanda Frost, Great Bend; two beloved 
pets, Skippy and Grayson; two brothers, Donald (Diana) Horner, Mulvane, 
Kansas, Robert (Debbie) Horner, Wichita, Kansas; three sisters, Rhonda 
Staats, Larned, Kansas, Dora (Larri) Gish, Aberdeen, Washington, Becky 
(Jeff) Wells, Americus, Kansas; many nieces and nephews, as well as 
great nieces and great nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband; both parents; two sisters 
Kay Davis and Ann Callis; a niece, Toni Davis Ricke; and three great 
nieces, Taija Ricke, Jaiden Good, and Katelynne Bilyeu.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at Encounter 
Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier and Pastor Daryl Riffel 
presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 
2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to
 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Donate Life Kansas or Encounter Church to 
support missions, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, 
Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Sharon L. Fleske

Frank B. Pechanec, age 98 years, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away 
early on Monday morning, June 7, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health
 System – Hays Med Campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank was born on November 18, 1922, at 
Timken, Kansas, to Bohumil F. “B.F.” and Rose Mary (Vsetecka) 
Pechanec.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in the Timken area and attended Olney school 
district 65 until 8th grade and received his GED at age 67. Frank was 
united in marriage to Mary Ann Scheideman on June 11, 1957, at the 
Methodist Church, La Crosse Kansas. The couple farmed and ranched in 
Rush County and Lane County and in later years he worked in the 
insurance industry until his retirement at the age of 88.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank was a 
former member of the Kansas Livestock Association and served on the 
Timken Rural Fire Department for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved gardening, 
woodworking, and had a passion for cattle and horses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most of all, he 
was a truly great husband, dad, and grandfather.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Pechanec of La Crosse, Kansas; 
one son, Kurt (and wife, Laura) Pechanec of Nekoma, Kansas; one 
daughter, Pam (and husband, Sam) Rose of Gainesville, Texas; two 
granddaughters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kristen Rose and Kassandra Pechanec; and&nbsp;one grandson, 
Garrett McCormick; one sister, Mary Urban, of La Crosse, Kansas; his 
children from a previous marriage:&nbsp;&nbsp;daughter, Faye Evans, of Derby, 
Kansas, and her sons, Wade and Troy Evans; son, Douglas Pechanec, of 
Washington, and his children, son Roger Pechanec of Oregon, and his 
children, Cody and Kiley Pechanec.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rosemary Dome and Helen Finger.&nbsp;

Graveside Funeral Services will be held&nbsp;at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, 
June 9, 2021,&nbsp;at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas, with 
Pastor Angie Vertz officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be&nbsp;from 4:00 PM to 8:00
 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021,&nbsp;at the Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse,
 with the family present&nbsp;from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. 

The family requests 
memorials be directed to the 4-H Cattle Department of the Rush County 
Fair or the Timken Rural Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left for 
the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at 
http.//www.janousekfuneralhome.com. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Frank B. Pechanec, age 98 years, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away 
early on Monday morning, June 7, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health
 System – Hays Med Campus.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank was born on November 18, 1922, at 
Timken, Kansas, to Bohumil F. “B.F.” and Rose Mary (Vsetecka) 
Pechanec.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in the Timken area and attended Olney school 
district 65 until 8th grade and received his GED at age 67. Frank was 
united in marriage to Mary Ann Scheideman on June 11, 1957, at the 
Methodist Church, La Crosse Kansas. The couple farmed and ranched in 
Rush County and Lane County and in later years he worked in the 
insurance industry until his retirement at the age of 88.&nbsp;&nbsp;Frank was a 
former member of the Kansas Livestock Association and served on the 
Timken Rural Fire Department for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved gardening, 
woodworking, and had a passion for cattle and horses.&nbsp;&nbsp;Most of all, he 
was a truly great husband, dad, and grandfather.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Pechanec of La Crosse, Kansas; 
one son, Kurt (and wife, Laura) Pechanec of Nekoma, Kansas; one 
daughter, Pam (and husband, Sam) Rose of Gainesville, Texas; two 
granddaughters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kristen Rose and Kassandra Pechanec; and&nbsp;one grandson, 
Garrett McCormick; one sister, Mary Urban, of La Crosse, Kansas; his 
children from a previous marriage:&nbsp;&nbsp;daughter, Faye Evans, of Derby, 
Kansas, and her sons, Wade and Troy Evans; son, Douglas Pechanec, of 
Washington, and his children, son Roger Pechanec of Oregon, and his 
children, Cody and Kiley Pechanec.Frank was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Rosemary Dome and Helen Finger.&nbsp;Graveside Funeral Services will be held&nbsp;at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, 
June 9, 2021,&nbsp;at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas, with 
Pastor Angie Vertz officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be&nbsp;from 4:00 PM to 8:00
 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021,&nbsp;at the Janousek Funeral Home in La Crosse,
 with the family present&nbsp;from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM. The family requests 
memorials be directed to the 4-H Cattle Department of the Rush County 
Fair or the Timken Rural Fire Department.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left for 
the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at 
http.//www.janousekfuneralhome.com. &nbsp;

Frank B. Pechanec

Sheila Catherine Watkins, age 73, of 
Salina, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are 
pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory.

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

Sheila Catherine Watkins, age 73, of 
Salina, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are 
pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Sheila Catherine Watkins

Thomas Joseph Ruda, 78, of Atwood, died May 31, 2021, at Good Samaritan 
Society-Atwood. He was born March 3, 1943, in Colby, KS, to John E. and 
Rose (Sis) Ruda. 
Cremation was chosen. A&nbsp;&nbsp;private inurnment has taken place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, KS. 
He is survived by two sisters: Teresa Johnston (Lloyd), Rose Lee Klenke (Tom), and one brother: Richard Ruda (Mary).&nbsp; &nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jack Ruda.&nbsp; 
A full obituary will follow, and a memorial service will be held at a 
later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund, in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can
 be mailed to Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby Ks.&nbsp; For information 
and online condolences visit&nbsp;www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Thomas Joseph Ruda, 78, of Atwood, died May 31, 2021, at Good Samaritan 
Society-Atwood. He was born March 3, 1943, in Colby, KS, to John E. and 
Rose (Sis) Ruda. 
Cremation was chosen. A&nbsp;&nbsp;private inurnment has taken place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Atwood, KS. 
He is survived by two sisters: Teresa Johnston (Lloyd), Rose Lee Klenke (Tom), and one brother: Richard Ruda (Mary).&nbsp; &nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Jack Ruda.&nbsp; 
A full obituary will follow, and a memorial service will be held at a 
later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Mt. Calvary Cemetery Fund, in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can
 be mailed to Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby Ks.&nbsp; For information 
and online condolences visit&nbsp;www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Thomas Joseph Ruda

Shannon Louise Milch, 31, passed away June 5, 2021, in Hays, KS.

She was born November 18, 1989, in Arlington, TX, the daughter of 
Kevin and Lori Josefiak Milch.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a 
service representative for AnswerNet where she wasn’t just a Lead Agent,
 she was a leader. She helped on special projects for the client and the
 team. She helped agents in chats, helped make quizzes, she was 
brilliant and active, helpful and always ready to make someone smile. 
Even when she had bad days, she cared more about her friends than 
herself.

She was a member of the Rozel United Methodist Church, Daughters of 
the American Revolution, and South Central Stock Horse Association. She 
was a graduate of Friends University, Wichita. She was a loving dog mom 
to Otto, Cash, Lily, River and Oakley.

Survivors include: parents, Kevin and Lori Milch, Larned; three 
sisters, Amanda (Cory) Johnson, Rozel, Hayley (Tyler) Langton, Larned, 
Megan Milch, Salina; niece and nephews, Jax, Averi, Brody, Colby and 
Lucas; grandmothers, Joan Josefiak, Larned and Vivian Milch, Missoula, 
Montana.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Dale Josefiak and William Milch, and her dog, Otto.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Berniece Ludlum presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with family present 
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, Pawnee County
 4-H Foundation, or Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Shannon Louise Milch, 31, passed away June 5, 2021, in Hays, KS.She was born November 18, 1989, in Arlington, TX, the daughter of 
Kevin and Lori Josefiak Milch.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a 
service representative for AnswerNet where she wasn’t just a Lead Agent,
 she was a leader. She helped on special projects for the client and the
 team. She helped agents in chats, helped make quizzes, she was 
brilliant and active, helpful and always ready to make someone smile. 
Even when she had bad days, she cared more about her friends than 
herself.She was a member of the Rozel United Methodist Church, Daughters of 
the American Revolution, and South Central Stock Horse Association. She 
was a graduate of Friends University, Wichita. She was a loving dog mom 
to Otto, Cash, Lily, River and Oakley.Survivors include: parents, Kevin and Lori Milch, Larned; three 
sisters, Amanda (Cory) Johnson, Rozel, Hayley (Tyler) Langton, Larned, 
Megan Milch, Salina; niece and nephews, Jax, Averi, Brody, Colby and 
Lucas; grandmothers, Joan Josefiak, Larned and Vivian Milch, Missoula, 
Montana.She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Dale Josefiak and William Milch, and her dog, Otto.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 10, 2021, at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Berniece Ludlum presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021, with family present 
from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, Pawnee County
 4-H Foundation, or Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Foundation in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Shannon Louise Milch

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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 </figure>August 21, 1960 ~ May 24, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Mark Shane Peden

Bobbie Jo Elson, 51, passed away Friday June 4, 2021, at Via Christ 
St Francis, Wichita. She was born January 27, 1970, in Dodge City the 
daughter of Richard and Hurmely (Peters) Elson.

She has been a resident of Great Bend since 1982 coming from Jetmore.
 She attended River of Life Church. Bobbie worked in child care for over
 20 years. She enjoyed crafts, puzzles and garage sales, she especially 
loved working with children.

Survivors include a brother, Richard Elson and wife Nina Mae of Great
 Bend; a sister, Mary Anderson and husband Ronald of North Glen, Co.; 
three nieces and seven nephews; many great nieces and nephews; 1 great 
great niece, 1 great great nephew and one on the way. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; two sisters, Nancy Pennington and Betty 
Barnett; and a nephew, Preston Barnett.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 12, 2021, at River of Life 
Church, 1219 Main St., Great Bend, with Reverend David LeRoy 
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the 
National Kidney Foundation or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Bobbie Jo Elson, 51, passed away Friday June 4, 2021, at Via Christ 
St Francis, Wichita. She was born January 27, 1970, in Dodge City the 
daughter of Richard and Hurmely (Peters) Elson.She has been a resident of Great Bend since 1982 coming from Jetmore.
 She attended River of Life Church. Bobbie worked in child care for over
 20 years. She enjoyed crafts, puzzles and garage sales, she especially 
loved working with children.Survivors include a brother, Richard Elson and wife Nina Mae of Great
 Bend; a sister, Mary Anderson and husband Ronald of North Glen, Co.; 
three nieces and seven nephews; many great nieces and nephews; 1 great 
great niece, 1 great great nephew and one on the way. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; two sisters, Nancy Pennington and Betty 
Barnett; and a nephew, Preston Barnett.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 12, 2021, at River of Life 
Church, 1219 Main St., Great Bend, with Reverend David LeRoy 
officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the 
National Kidney Foundation or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Bobbie Jo Elson

Anna M. Achilles, age 75, of Hays, died
 Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Via Christi Village - Hays.&nbsp; Services are 
pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory.

Anna M. Achilles, age 75, of Hays, died
 Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Via Christi Village - Hays.&nbsp; Services are 
pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Anna M. Achilles

Sandi (as most people knew her) Compton was born July 9, 1936, in 
Goodland, Kansas, and passed away May 22, 2021, in Hill City, where she 
lived with her husband Harold Compton for most of their lives. They had
 two children, Lee Allen and Robin Lea who both live in Arizona with 
their spouses. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister 
and brother.
 She had a very full life which began in Goodland, where she was born
 and raised. Sandi met the love of her life Harold. They were married 
May 29, 1954, in Goodland. They moved to Hill City December 20, 1956, 
where they raised their family. In addition to her own children, Sandi 
babysat in Hill City for many years. She took in ironing for others to 
lighten their load. She worked briefly at the Texaco station. Then 
Sandi moved on to a career she was the proudest of with the U.S. Postal 
Service beginning as a Mail Carrier in Hill City. She was promoted to 
the level of Postmaster for the town of Palco, retiring in 2003. Sandi 
was very involved with the Presbyterian Church in many ways from keeping
 books to anything else that was needed. She had other interests, as 
well.
 As a lady of many talents, she had an avid interest in sports, both 
playing softball and becoming the first female certified umpire for 
Kansas. With a husband who is a very active hunter and fisherman she 
happily joined him in those activities and loved it, whether hunting in 
Kansas or fishing in Alaska. Again, she was quick to help others by 
cleaning pheasants when asked. She also loved to go swimming with “her 
girls” in her later years. If someone asked, she was there to lend a 
hand always! Whether a ride to the doctor, grocery store, or anywhere 
else, she was there. 
 As she moves on with her angel wings to meet her family and friends 
who preceded her to heaven, she leaves behind four grandchildren – Wendy
 (Matthew), Alexa, Brian (Kaylin), Daniel (Anna); seven great 
grandchildren – Matt (Jayten), Austin, Anthony, Danica, Brysen, Bentley;
 one great-great-grandson – Brixton from her granddaughter Katelyn who 
preceded her to heaven. There are so many other family members she 
dearly loved who will miss her always.
 The family wants to thank the many who have stopped by with a hug or
 food, phoned to chat, and sent prayers and support. It was her wish 
for a quiet departure to meet those who await her; therefore a memorial 
service is not planned.

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 </figure>Sandi (as most people knew her) Compton was born July 9, 1936, in 
Goodland, Kansas, and passed away May 22, 2021, in Hill City, where she 
lived with her husband Harold Compton for most of their lives. They had
 two children, Lee Allen and Robin Lea who both live in Arizona with 
their spouses. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister 
and brother.
 She had a very full life which began in Goodland, where she was born
 and raised. Sandi met the love of her life Harold. They were married 
May 29, 1954, in Goodland. They moved to Hill City December 20, 1956, 
where they raised their family. In addition to her own children, Sandi 
babysat in Hill City for many years. She took in ironing for others to 
lighten their load. She worked briefly at the Texaco station. Then 
Sandi moved on to a career she was the proudest of with the U.S. Postal 
Service beginning as a Mail Carrier in Hill City. She was promoted to 
the level of Postmaster for the town of Palco, retiring in 2003. Sandi 
was very involved with the Presbyterian Church in many ways from keeping
 books to anything else that was needed. She had other interests, as 
well.
 As a lady of many talents, she had an avid interest in sports, both 
playing softball and becoming the first female certified umpire for 
Kansas. With a husband who is a very active hunter and fisherman she 
happily joined him in those activities and loved it, whether hunting in 
Kansas or fishing in Alaska. Again, she was quick to help others by 
cleaning pheasants when asked. She also loved to go swimming with “her 
girls” in her later years. If someone asked, she was there to lend a 
hand always! Whether a ride to the doctor, grocery store, or anywhere 
else, she was there. 
 As she moves on with her angel wings to meet her family and friends 
who preceded her to heaven, she leaves behind four grandchildren – Wendy
 (Matthew), Alexa, Brian (Kaylin), Daniel (Anna); seven great 
grandchildren – Matt (Jayten), Austin, Anthony, Danica, Brysen, Bentley;
 one great-great-grandson – Brixton from her granddaughter Katelyn who 
preceded her to heaven. There are so many other family members she 
dearly loved who will miss her always.
 The family wants to thank the many who have stopped by with a hug or
 food, phoned to chat, and sent prayers and support. It was her wish 
for a quiet departure to meet those who await her; therefore a memorial 
service is not planned.

Sandra Joyce Compton

Gordon Kent Sherman, age 69, of Hays, 
died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home in Hays. Services are pending 
and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Gordon Kent Sherman, age 69, of Hays, 
died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home in Hays. Services are pending 
and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Gordon Sherman

Robert Lee Daniels, 79, passed away May 26, 2021, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. He was born July 21, 1941, at Plainville, to Elmer 
&amp; Atha (Thomas) Daniels. He married Lisa Johnson June 19, 1993.

Robert was a brick layer for Tim Clothier. He loved fishing, hunting,
 spending time with his family, listening to his oldies music and 
drinking bud light.

Survivors include, his wife, Lisa Daniels of the home; a daughter, 
Kena Daniels; two sons, Lavert Johnson and Stephan Johnson; 
stepchildren, Deandrea, Joy, Jamie and Victoria; a brother, Floyd 
Daniels; he was beloved by several grandchildren, great grandchildren 
and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his first wife,
 Tiny and their children, Troy, Tracy and Teresa. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; his brothers, Theodore, Tommie, and Kenneth; and 
his sisters, Katherine, Della Anne, Josephine, and Anna Mae.

A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, 
June 19, 2021, at the Families' Home, 2806 Williams St., Great Bend, KS 
67530. Memorials have been designated to the Robert Daniels Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Robert Lee Daniels, 79, passed away May 26, 2021, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. He was born July 21, 1941, at Plainville, to Elmer 
&amp; Atha (Thomas) Daniels. He married Lisa Johnson June 19, 1993.Robert was a brick layer for Tim Clothier. He loved fishing, hunting,
 spending time with his family, listening to his oldies music and 
drinking bud light.Survivors include, his wife, Lisa Daniels of the home; a daughter, 
Kena Daniels; two sons, Lavert Johnson and Stephan Johnson; 
stepchildren, Deandrea, Joy, Jamie and Victoria; a brother, Floyd 
Daniels; he was beloved by several grandchildren, great grandchildren 
and a multitude of nieces and nephews. Also surviving is his first wife,
 Tiny and their children, Troy, Tracy and Teresa. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; his brothers, Theodore, Tommie, and Kenneth; and 
his sisters, Katherine, Della Anne, Josephine, and Anna Mae.A celebration of life service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, 
June 19, 2021, at the Families' Home, 2806 Williams St., Great Bend, KS 
67530. Memorials have been designated to the Robert Daniels Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Robert Lee Daniels

A memorial service for&nbsp;Robert Plomondon will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 3 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Ellis. Lunch will follow at Creekside Park.&nbsp;

RSVP to leslie.plomondon@gmail.com or (303) 345-5766 by June 15.

Click HERE for the original obituary notice.

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 </figure>A memorial service for&nbsp;Robert Plomondon will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 3 at St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery in Ellis. Lunch will follow at Creekside Park.&nbsp;RSVP to leslie.plomondon@gmail.com or (303) 345-5766 by June 15.Click HERE for the original obituary notice.

Robert Plomondon

Donna Lee Diskau, age 90 of Riley, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

She was born on April 15, 1931 on a farm in Northern Riley County, the daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Simnitt) Specht.

On May 19, 1949, she married Dean L. Diskau in Bartlesville, Oklahoma.  He preceded her in death April 27, 2002.  Donna and Dean were best friends and partners.  They enjoyed their yearly trips to Arizona during the winter months and bringing home some of the treasures found on their outings.

Donna was a homemaker and took care of the books for her husband’s construction company.  She was a board member for the Manhattan Public Library and enjoyed playing bridge and golf with “the girls” on a weekly basis.  Donna was active in the Riley PTA while her daughter was in grade school and was instrumental in starting the book rental program.  She loved to knit and was a very accomplished seamstress.



She is survived by her daughter, Constance (Connie) Diskau of Riley; two grandsons, Jarrod Wege Sr. and wife Jennifer of Manhattan and Robert A. Wege and wife Heather of Newton; four great grandchildren, Jarrod Wege Jr., Jenna Wege and James Wege of Manhattan and Lakin Wege of Newton; one sister, Beverly Sundgren and husband Eldon of Leonardville; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Specht of Topeka and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Leland Specht; three sisters, Ila Simons, Kaye Blodgett and Shirley Higgins and three brothers-in-law, Walter Simon, Duane Higgins and Warren Blodgett.


Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leonardville Nursing Home and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Donna Lee Diskau, age 90 of Riley, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

She was born on April 15, 1931 on a farm in Northern Riley County, the daughter of Paul and Myrtle (Simnitt) Specht.

On May 19, 1949, she married Dean L. Diskau in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death April 27, 2002. Donna and Dean were best friends and partners. They enjoyed their yearly trips to Arizona during the winter months and bringing home some of the treasures found on their outings.

Donna was a homemaker and took care of the books for her husband’s construction company. She was a board member for the Manhattan Public Library and enjoyed playing bridge and golf with “the girls” on a weekly basis. Donna was active in the Riley PTA while her daughter was in grade school and was instrumental in starting the book rental program. She loved to knit and was a very accomplished seamstress.

She is survived by her daughter, Constance (Connie) Diskau of Riley; two grandsons, Jarrod Wege Sr. and wife Jennifer of Manhattan and Robert A. Wege and wife Heather of Newton; four great grandchildren, Jarrod Wege Jr., Jenna Wege and James Wege of Manhattan and Lakin Wege of Newton; one sister, Beverly Sundgren and husband Eldon of Leonardville; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Specht of Topeka and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Leland Specht; three sisters, Ila Simons, Kaye Blodgett and Shirley Higgins and three brothers-in-law, Walter Simon, Duane Higgins and Warren Blodgett.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Leonardville Nursing Home and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Donna Lee Diskau

Kiley Rae Rupp left this world 
unexpectedly at 27 years old on June 5th, 2021. She was born in Hays, 
Kansas, on March 30th, 1994, to Mark and Lesly Rupp. She was a graduate 
of Hays High School class of 2012. Kiley was a loving and caring person 
with a great sense of humor that loved making people laugh. She had a 
way about her that could light up your soul. Kiley had a great love for 
all animals - especially her fur babies, Miley, Bella, and Piper.

She was preceded in death by her 
father, Mark Rupp, her grandparents, Robert and Mary Alice Rupp and 
Kenneth and Helen Savage, and her beloved fur baby, Wendy. Kiley&nbsp;is 
survived by her caring soul mate, Brad Beyer, her mother, Lesly Rupp, 
her sister, Addie Rupp, niece, McKinnley Rupp and numerous aunts, 
uncles, cousins, and many great lifelong friends.

When you think of Kiley, celebrate the 
good memories you have of her and remember that life is fragile, short 
and should be lived to the fullest. She will be greatly missed by all 
who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are invited to 
attend a visitation from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday June 9th, 2021.
 Family and friends are encouraged to share their favorite memory of 
Kiley with her family beginning at 4:00 PM during an open mic sharing 
time all at Brock’s North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 
67601.

Following the visitation and sharing of
 memories, a toast and celebration of her life will be at Toby Jugs, 104
 East 7th Street Hays, KS 67601.

In lieu of flowers memorials/donations 
are suggested to Lesly Rupp. Condolences may be left by guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Kiley Rae Rupp left this world 
unexpectedly at 27 years old on June 5th, 2021. She was born in Hays, 
Kansas, on March 30th, 1994, to Mark and Lesly Rupp. She was a graduate 
of Hays High School class of 2012. Kiley was a loving and caring person 
with a great sense of humor that loved making people laugh. She had a 
way about her that could light up your soul. Kiley had a great love for 
all animals - especially her fur babies, Miley, Bella, and Piper.She was preceded in death by her 
father, Mark Rupp, her grandparents, Robert and Mary Alice Rupp and 
Kenneth and Helen Savage, and her beloved fur baby, Wendy. Kiley&nbsp;is 
survived by her caring soul mate, Brad Beyer, her mother, Lesly Rupp, 
her sister, Addie Rupp, niece, McKinnley Rupp and numerous aunts, 
uncles, cousins, and many great lifelong friends.When you think of Kiley, celebrate the 
good memories you have of her and remember that life is fragile, short 
and should be lived to the fullest. She will be greatly missed by all 
who knew and loved her.Family and friends are invited to 
attend a visitation from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Wednesday June 9th, 2021.
 Family and friends are encouraged to share their favorite memory of 
Kiley with her family beginning at 4:00 PM during an open mic sharing 
time all at Brock’s North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 
67601.Following the visitation and sharing of
 memories, a toast and celebration of her life will be at Toby Jugs, 104
 East 7th Street Hays, KS 67601.In lieu of flowers memorials/donations 
are suggested to Lesly Rupp. Condolences may be left by guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Kiley Rupp

October 25, 1912
 -
 June 3, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

October 25, 1912
 -
 June 3, 2021 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

C. Willard Carr

Edward Lee “Ed” Frey, 84, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Catherine
 Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born May 14, 1936 in Garden 
City, Kansas the son of Frank O. &amp; Charlene B. (Helsel) Frey. 
 Ed grew up on the family farm in Haskell County, Kansas. He 
graduated from Satanta High School in 1954. He then attended and 
graduated from Garden City Community College with an Associate’s in 
Science degree in 1956. Ed then earned his Bachelor of Science degree 
in Agriculture from Fort Hays State University in 1958. He then served 
in the United States Army, entering in 1959 at Fort Leonard Wood in 
Missouri and discharged in 1961 at Fort Carson, Colorado. He then 
served in the Army Reserves until 1965 when he was discharged in Omaha, 
Nebraska. 
 Following the service, Ed returned back to the family farm where he
 worked most of his life as a farmer and stockman. Having a passion for
 conservation, Ed was known for planting and growing trees. He loved 
forestry, building windbreaks, and planting fruit trees. In 2003 he was
 awarded by the Kansas Forest Service in Haskell County, Outstanding 
Forest Steward. In 2004, Ed also earned the Farmer and Rancher Wildlife
 Conservationist Award. Ed was also an avid H O train enthusiast. On 
June 7, 1987, he married Lorita J. Davis in Garden City, Kansas. They 
have lived in Garden City since the time of their marriage. Ed 
continued his farming and ranching career until his retirement in 1998. 
 Survivors include his wife Lorita J. Frey of the home; three 
sisters-in-law Carlene &amp; husband Curtis Bandt of Calhan, Colorado, 
Marylyn &amp; husband Kerry Gough of Scott City, Kansas, and Leanna 
&amp; husband Johnnie Nevin of Colorado Springs, Colorado; ten nieces 
and nephews Shane Holstead, Matthew &amp; wife Brook Roark, Michelle 
&amp; husband Brooks Crane, Allison Gough, Makenzie &amp; husband Brett 
Quintana, Rebecca Nevin, &amp; Martin Gough; and six great nieces and 
nephews Emillia Roark, Preston Crane, Audrey Roark, Ariana Crane, Evelyn
 Quintana, &amp; Wyatt Quintana. Ed is preceded in death by his 
parents. 
 Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12,
 2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Carlene Bandt 
officiating. Military graveside rites will also be conducted by the 
Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. There will be no calling hours.
 The family suggests memorials given to the Finney County Humane 
Society, Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, or the Donor’s Choice all in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Edward Lee “Ed” Frey, 84, died Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Catherine
 Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born May 14, 1936 in Garden 
City, Kansas the son of Frank O. &amp; Charlene B. (Helsel) Frey. 
 Ed grew up on the family farm in Haskell County, Kansas. He 
graduated from Satanta High School in 1954. He then attended and 
graduated from Garden City Community College with an Associate’s in 
Science degree in 1956. Ed then earned his Bachelor of Science degree 
in Agriculture from Fort Hays State University in 1958. He then served 
in the United States Army, entering in 1959 at Fort Leonard Wood in 
Missouri and discharged in 1961 at Fort Carson, Colorado. He then 
served in the Army Reserves until 1965 when he was discharged in Omaha, 
Nebraska. 
 Following the service, Ed returned back to the family farm where he
 worked most of his life as a farmer and stockman. Having a passion for
 conservation, Ed was known for planting and growing trees. He loved 
forestry, building windbreaks, and planting fruit trees. In 2003 he was
 awarded by the Kansas Forest Service in Haskell County, Outstanding 
Forest Steward. In 2004, Ed also earned the Farmer and Rancher Wildlife
 Conservationist Award. Ed was also an avid H O train enthusiast. On 
June 7, 1987, he married Lorita J. Davis in Garden City, Kansas. They 
have lived in Garden City since the time of their marriage. Ed 
continued his farming and ranching career until his retirement in 1998. 
 Survivors include his wife Lorita J. Frey of the home; three 
sisters-in-law Carlene &amp; husband Curtis Bandt of Calhan, Colorado, 
Marylyn &amp; husband Kerry Gough of Scott City, Kansas, and Leanna 
&amp; husband Johnnie Nevin of Colorado Springs, Colorado; ten nieces 
and nephews Shane Holstead, Matthew &amp; wife Brook Roark, Michelle 
&amp; husband Brooks Crane, Allison Gough, Makenzie &amp; husband Brett 
Quintana, Rebecca Nevin, &amp; Martin Gough; and six great nieces and 
nephews Emillia Roark, Preston Crane, Audrey Roark, Ariana Crane, Evelyn
 Quintana, &amp; Wyatt Quintana. Ed is preceded in death by his 
parents. 
 Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 12,
 2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Carlene Bandt 
officiating. Military graveside rites will also be conducted by the 
Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. There will be no calling hours.
 The family suggests memorials given to the Finney County Humane 
Society, Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo, or the Donor’s Choice all in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Edward Lee 'Ed' Frey

Kenneth LeRoy “Kenny” McCormick, 76, Hays, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at HaysMed.

He was born August 5, 1944, in Wichita, 
Kansas, the third son of John P. and Armella (Leiker) McCormick.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Great Bend High School.&nbsp; On November 28, 1964, he was 
united in marriage to his high school girlfriend, Gloria Ann Scheck.&nbsp; 
She preceded him in death on November 15, 2015, after 51 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; Kenny managed a Phillips 66 station in Emporia, worked for 
his dad in construction, and for 30 years worked for Schult Homes in 
Plainville, retiring in 1998.&nbsp; Kenny and Gloria then moved to Hays and 
for a little more than three years Kenny worked part-time for the City 
of Hays.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 
the St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the 
Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He was a 
jack-of-all-trades and handyman who would lend a helping hand when 
friends and family needed home maintenance and repairs.&nbsp; Kenny enjoyed 
woodworking, building, whittling, and tinkering with many projects.

Survivors include his son: Craig 
McCormick and wife Lisa of Wilmington, NC, three daughters:&nbsp; Candy Jones
 and Michelle Kirkpatrick of Plainville, and Dawn McCormick of Hays, a 
sister-in-law: Phyllis McCormick of Great Bend, five grandchildren: Cody
 Jones, Kyle Jones (Christy), Brennon Kirkpatrick (Ashley), Skyler 
McCormick, and Ryder McCormick, two great grandchildren: Lincoln and 
Colton Stipe, and two step-grandchildren: Lilianna and Brianna Griffith.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gloria, and three brothers: Larry, Jerry, and DeWayne McCormick.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday
 and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Knights of Columbus will stand 
honor guard from 5:30 until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, 
followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus 
rosary, all on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to
 the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #6984.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Kenny may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth LeRoy “Kenny” McCormick, 76, Hays, died Saturday, June 5, 2021, at HaysMed.He was born August 5, 1944, in Wichita, 
Kansas, the third son of John P. and Armella (Leiker) McCormick.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Great Bend High School.&nbsp; On November 28, 1964, he was 
united in marriage to his high school girlfriend, Gloria Ann Scheck.&nbsp; 
She preceded him in death on November 15, 2015, after 51 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; Kenny managed a Phillips 66 station in Emporia, worked for 
his dad in construction, and for 30 years worked for Schult Homes in 
Plainville, retiring in 1998.&nbsp; Kenny and Gloria then moved to Hays and 
for a little more than three years Kenny worked part-time for the City 
of Hays.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 
the St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the 
Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He was a 
jack-of-all-trades and handyman who would lend a helping hand when 
friends and family needed home maintenance and repairs.&nbsp; Kenny enjoyed 
woodworking, building, whittling, and tinkering with many projects.Survivors include his son: Craig 
McCormick and wife Lisa of Wilmington, NC, three daughters:&nbsp; Candy Jones
 and Michelle Kirkpatrick of Plainville, and Dawn McCormick of Hays, a 
sister-in-law: Phyllis McCormick of Great Bend, five grandchildren: Cody
 Jones, Kyle Jones (Christy), Brennon Kirkpatrick (Ashley), Skyler 
McCormick, and Ryder McCormick, two great grandchildren: Lincoln and 
Colton Stipe, and two step-grandchildren: Lilianna and Brianna Griffith.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Gloria, and three brothers: Larry, Jerry, and DeWayne McCormick.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday
 and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Knights of Columbus will stand 
honor guard from 5:30 until 6:30, a vigil service will be at 6:30, 
followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus 
rosary, all on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to
 the St. Mary’s Knights of Columbus Council #6984.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Kenny may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth LeRoy 'Kenny' McCormick

Ivan Ralph Lee, 73, of Colby, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Wesley 
Medical Center, in Wichita. He was born October 7, 1947, in Burlington, 
CO, to George Leslie and Wanda (LaRue) Lee. 

Ivan graduated high school 
in Liberal, KS and served in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam 
Vet and was part of the Big Red One. After the military, Ivan continued 
to serve others as a Fireman. He was a member of the American Legion, 
V.F.W. and Kiwanis. Ivan married Leta Delay on November 11, 1966, and to
 this union two children were born. 
Ivan was preceded in death by his mother Wanda Thomas; father George 
Leslie Lee; stepfather Chester Thomas; father-in-law Wilmer Dean Delay; 
mother-in-law Barbara Lee (Bundy) Delay and brothers-in-law, James 
Edward Kaspari, Gary Volden and Leon Williams. 
Ivan is survived by his wife Leta, of Colby; children, Robert (Kelly) 
Lee and Tonja Lee, all of Colby, grandsons, Braydon and Parker Lazaro; 
sisters, Pearl Kaspari, Sutherland, NE and Judy Volden, Dumas, TX; 
brother Steven Lee, Park City, KS; sister-in-law Deanna Delay Williams, 
of Topeka, KS and brother-in-law Guy E. (Doretta) Delay, of Hugoton, KS.
 
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Colby 
Fire Department, for equipment, and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information and 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>Ivan Ralph Lee, 73, of Colby, died Friday, June 4, 2021, at Wesley 
Medical Center, in Wichita. He was born October 7, 1947, in Burlington, 
CO, to George Leslie and Wanda (LaRue) Lee. Ivan graduated high school 
in Liberal, KS and served in the United States Army. He was a Vietnam 
Vet and was part of the Big Red One. After the military, Ivan continued 
to serve others as a Fireman. He was a member of the American Legion, 
V.F.W. and Kiwanis. Ivan married Leta Delay on November 11, 1966, and to
 this union two children were born. 
Ivan was preceded in death by his mother Wanda Thomas; father George 
Leslie Lee; stepfather Chester Thomas; father-in-law Wilmer Dean Delay; 
mother-in-law Barbara Lee (Bundy) Delay and brothers-in-law, James 
Edward Kaspari, Gary Volden and Leon Williams. 
Ivan is survived by his wife Leta, of Colby; children, Robert (Kelly) 
Lee and Tonja Lee, all of Colby, grandsons, Braydon and Parker Lazaro; 
sisters, Pearl Kaspari, Sutherland, NE and Judy Volden, Dumas, TX; 
brother Steven Lee, Park City, KS; sister-in-law Deanna Delay Williams, 
of Topeka, KS and brother-in-law Guy E. (Doretta) Delay, of Hugoton, KS.
 
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 10, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Colby 
Fire Department, for equipment, and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information and condolences visit www. 
baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ivan Ralph Lee

Vyrl Whipple, 82, passed away on June 1, 2021 at Hays Medical Center 
in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 18, 1938 on the farm South of 
Beeler, Kansas the son of Virgil and Ethel (Stout) Whipple.

Vyrl was a lifetime resident of Beeler and a farmer and rancher. He 
was a member of the United Methodist Church of Beeler, a member of the 
Ness City Lions Club, he was a team bowler for many years and served as 
an elected official on many boards.&nbsp; Vyrl will be remembered by a 
multitude of students as their bus driver as he drove a bus for the Ness
 City School System for 35 years. On August 25, 1963, he married Neah 
Sculley in Manhattan, Kansas.

Vyrl is survived by his wife, Neah; one daughter, Belinda and Chuck 
Fellhoelter of Great Bend; sons, Layton and Jennifer Whipple of Beeler 
and Jason and Victoria Whipple of Azle, TX; and one brother, Tom Whipple
 of Cañon City, CO; six grandchildren, Charlie, Chelsea, Sydney 
(Dustin), Tyler, Haley, and Ayden; one step-grandchild, Nicole; five 
great-grandchildren, Boston, Paisley, Hannah, Hunter, and Hope; 
sister-in-law, Ruby Whipple; and two brothers-in-law, Elburn Parker and 
Ennis (Susan) Sculley.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; 
brother, Grover Whipple; daughter-in-law, Trish (Williams) Whipple; 
granddaughter, Nicole; sister-in-law, Bonnie Parker; and parents-in-law,
 Leonard and Bernie (Slagle) Sculley.

Memorial service will be on Monday, June 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the 
United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Beeler 
Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Visitation at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday, 
June 6, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Beeler Cemetery Improvement Fund.

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 </figure>Vyrl Whipple, 82, passed away on June 1, 2021 at Hays Medical Center 
in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 18, 1938 on the farm South of 
Beeler, Kansas the son of Virgil and Ethel (Stout) Whipple.Vyrl was a lifetime resident of Beeler and a farmer and rancher. He 
was a member of the United Methodist Church of Beeler, a member of the 
Ness City Lions Club, he was a team bowler for many years and served as 
an elected official on many boards.&nbsp; Vyrl will be remembered by a 
multitude of students as their bus driver as he drove a bus for the Ness
 City School System for 35 years. On August 25, 1963, he married Neah 
Sculley in Manhattan, Kansas.Vyrl is survived by his wife, Neah; one daughter, Belinda and Chuck 
Fellhoelter of Great Bend; sons, Layton and Jennifer Whipple of Beeler 
and Jason and Victoria Whipple of Azle, TX; and one brother, Tom Whipple
 of Cañon City, CO; six grandchildren, Charlie, Chelsea, Sydney 
(Dustin), Tyler, Haley, and Ayden; one step-grandchild, Nicole; five 
great-grandchildren, Boston, Paisley, Hannah, Hunter, and Hope; 
sister-in-law, Ruby Whipple; and two brothers-in-law, Elburn Parker and 
Ennis (Susan) Sculley.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; 
brother, Grover Whipple; daughter-in-law, Trish (Williams) Whipple; 
granddaughter, Nicole; sister-in-law, Bonnie Parker; and parents-in-law,
 Leonard and Bernie (Slagle) Sculley.Memorial service will be on Monday, June 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the 
United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Beeler 
Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Visitation at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday, 
June 6, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Beeler Cemetery Improvement Fund.

Vyrl Whipple

Marvin William Dechant, 95, passed away on June 2, 2021, at the Cedar
 Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 1, 
1926, south of Bazine, Kansas the son of Henry and Albertine 
(Schoendollar) Dechant.

Marvin was a farmer, stockman, and oilfield worker. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was a 4th
 Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of
 the Frank Stull Post No. 152 American Legion, the VFW Post No. 7972, 
the Eagle’s, and the NRA. He married Clara Kreutzer on January 28, 1948,
 in Ness City, Kansas. She died on August 5, 2020.

Survivors include 4 sons, Terry and Debbie Dechant of Olathe, Bill 
Dechant of Ransom, Don Dechant of Cheney and Judy Smith of Wichita, 
Steve Dechant and Shelli of Wichita; 4 daughters, Pat Reimer of Ness 
City, Sue Bayer and Ron of Willis, TX, Sandy Borger and Loren of Meade, 
and Shelly Lumley and Jason Garrison of Ness City; 2 sisters, Helen 
Hertel of Topeka, and Coralee Frey of Cedar Grove, IN; 24 grandchildren;
 44 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, his 
daughter, Nancy Lumley, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 10:00 A.M., at the 
Sacred Heart Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Sacred Heart 
Cemetery. Rosary and Parish Vigil will be on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 
6:30 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home on Monday, June 7 from 9:00 A. M. – 8: 00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School or Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund.

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 </figure>Marvin William Dechant, 95, passed away on June 2, 2021, at the Cedar
 Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 1, 
1926, south of Bazine, Kansas the son of Henry and Albertine 
(Schoendollar) Dechant.Marvin was a farmer, stockman, and oilfield worker. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church. He was a 4th
 Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He was a lifetime member of
 the Frank Stull Post No. 152 American Legion, the VFW Post No. 7972, 
the Eagle’s, and the NRA. He married Clara Kreutzer on January 28, 1948,
 in Ness City, Kansas. She died on August 5, 2020.Survivors include 4 sons, Terry and Debbie Dechant of Olathe, Bill 
Dechant of Ransom, Don Dechant of Cheney and Judy Smith of Wichita, 
Steve Dechant and Shelli of Wichita; 4 daughters, Pat Reimer of Ness 
City, Sue Bayer and Ron of Willis, TX, Sandy Borger and Loren of Meade, 
and Shelly Lumley and Jason Garrison of Ness City; 2 sisters, Helen 
Hertel of Topeka, and Coralee Frey of Cedar Grove, IN; 24 grandchildren;
 44 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, wife, 2 brothers, 4 sisters, his 
daughter, Nancy Lumley, 3 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 10:00 A.M., at the 
Sacred Heart Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Sacred Heart 
Cemetery. Rosary and Parish Vigil will be on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 
6:30 P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home on Monday, June 7 from 9:00 A. M. – 8: 00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School or Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund.

Marvin William Dechant

Edmund J. “Ed” Peters Jr., 87, Hays, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

He was born August 7, 1933, in Brownell, Kansas the son of Edmund J. and Eleanoria (Rupp) Peters.&nbsp; In 1951, he graduated from Kinsley High School and attended Fort Hays State University for two years.&nbsp; He was a U.S. Army veteran serving with the 8th Infantry Division in Germany.&nbsp; He was a supervisor on the shipping dock for the United States Post Office in Hays for 32 years, retiring in 1988.&nbsp; In 1989, he started working at Flax Lawn and Landscape, a second career that would last another 30 years.&nbsp; On January 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Norene C. Wasinger in Hays and she preceded him in death on March 31, 2012, after celebrating over 56 years of marriage.&nbsp; His memberships included:&nbsp; St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Joseph&nbsp; 3rd degree Knights of Columbus council #1325, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; Ed enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, baking, playing cards, and teaching his grandchildren hunter’s safety.&nbsp; His faith and family were of utmost importance to him and he was quick to share his wry smile and sense of humor.

Survivors include a son:&nbsp; Edmund Peters III of San Diego, CA, three daughters:&nbsp; Rebecca Gleason and husband Joe of Dodge City, Rhonda Flax and husband Ron of Hays, and Renee Rau of Blue Springs, MO, a sister:&nbsp; Eleanoria Brake of Laurel, MD, fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Norene, a daughter Rhonda Rae Peters, a brother Elon Peters, and a sister Edith Foss.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Cowan officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 until 6:30, a vigil service will begin at 6:30, followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to TMP-Marian High School or to the St. Joseph Church building fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ed may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Edmund J. “Ed” Peters Jr., 87, Hays, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.He was born August 7, 1933, in Brownell, Kansas the son of Edmund J. and Eleanoria (Rupp) Peters.&nbsp; In 1951, he graduated from Kinsley High School and attended Fort Hays State University for two years.&nbsp; He was a U.S. Army veteran serving with the 8th Infantry Division in Germany.&nbsp; He was a supervisor on the shipping dock for the United States Post Office in Hays for 32 years, retiring in 1988.&nbsp; In 1989, he started working at Flax Lawn and Landscape, a second career that would last another 30 years.&nbsp; On January 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Norene C. Wasinger in Hays and she preceded him in death on March 31, 2012, after celebrating over 56 years of marriage.&nbsp; His memberships included:&nbsp; St. Joseph Catholic Church, the St. Joseph&nbsp; 3rd degree Knights of Columbus council #1325, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; Ed enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, baking, playing cards, and teaching his grandchildren hunter’s safety.&nbsp; His faith and family were of utmost importance to him and he was quick to share his wry smile and sense of humor.Survivors include a son:&nbsp; Edmund Peters III of San Diego, CA, three daughters:&nbsp; Rebecca Gleason and husband Joe of Dodge City, Rhonda Flax and husband Ron of Hays, and Renee Rau of Blue Springs, MO, a sister:&nbsp; Eleanoria Brake of Laurel, MD, fifteen grandchildren and twenty-one great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Norene, a daughter Rhonda Rae Peters, a brother Elon Peters, and a sister Edith Foss.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. Matthew Cowan officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 until 6:30, a vigil service will begin at 6:30, followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to TMP-Marian High School or to the St. Joseph Church building fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ed may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Edmund J. 'Ed' Peters Jr.

George A. Lang, 96, Hays, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.

He was born on September 2, 1924, in 
Victoria, the son of Anthony J. and Katherine (Wiesner) Lang. &nbsp;On April 
6, 1948, he married Lenora M. Kuhn in Victoria. &nbsp;&nbsp;She preceded him in 
death on August 19, 2013, after 65 years of marriage.&nbsp; George was a 
graduate of Victoria Rural High School who served in the U.S. Army 
Signal Corps during WWII, taking him to Austria, Germany, and France as a
 translator.&nbsp; He played baseball for Toulon and Catherine and remained 
an avid baseball fan all his life.&nbsp; He was a lifelong farmer and 
stockman, who loved the land, driving the tractor and riding in the 
combine at harvest time, and farming. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Nicholas 
of Myra Catholic Church, the Third Degree St. Nicholas Knights of 
Columbus Council #10044, Hays VFW Post #9076, and was a Perpetual Adorer
 for many years. &nbsp;He was often seen at daily mass at St. Nicholas. 
&nbsp;George had an infectious smile for all that broadened wider at the 
sight of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include one son: Paul Lang 
(Linda) of Hays, one daughter: Kathleen Lang Goeken (John) of Shorewood,
 IL, seven grandchildren: Amber (Randa) Harvell (Daniel) of Mooresville,
 NC, Brent Randa (Hannah) and Bryson Randa of Salisbury, NC, Jenny Lang 
of Salina, Stacy Lang of Kansas City, MO, Aron Goeken (Shead) of Banff, 
Canada, and Danielle Goeken of Shorewood, IL, three great-grandchildren:
 Tegan Harvell, Elise Harvell, and Hadli Randa of North Carolina, &nbsp;three
 sisters-in-law: Dorothy Lang of Hays, Cora Lou Ryan of Victoria, and 
Alice DeHart of Renton, WA, and numerous step-grandchildren, step 
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his wife 
Lenora, two daughters: Mary Georgine Lang and Barbara J. (Lang) Randa, a
 son-in-law: Gene F. Randa, four brothers: Isidore, Clarence, Anthony, 
and Ralph Lang, and two sisters: Oliva (Lang) Pfannenstiel, and Leona 
(Lang) Walters.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm. until 8:00 on 
Wednesday and from 9:00 am. until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial
 Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:00 pm followed by a 
Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of George may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>George A. Lang, 96, Hays, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.He was born on September 2, 1924, in 
Victoria, the son of Anthony J. and Katherine (Wiesner) Lang. &nbsp;On April 
6, 1948, he married Lenora M. Kuhn in Victoria. &nbsp;&nbsp;She preceded him in 
death on August 19, 2013, after 65 years of marriage.&nbsp; George was a 
graduate of Victoria Rural High School who served in the U.S. Army 
Signal Corps during WWII, taking him to Austria, Germany, and France as a
 translator.&nbsp; He played baseball for Toulon and Catherine and remained 
an avid baseball fan all his life.&nbsp; He was a lifelong farmer and 
stockman, who loved the land, driving the tractor and riding in the 
combine at harvest time, and farming. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Nicholas 
of Myra Catholic Church, the Third Degree St. Nicholas Knights of 
Columbus Council #10044, Hays VFW Post #9076, and was a Perpetual Adorer
 for many years. &nbsp;He was often seen at daily mass at St. Nicholas. 
&nbsp;George had an infectious smile for all that broadened wider at the 
sight of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Survivors include one son: Paul Lang 
(Linda) of Hays, one daughter: Kathleen Lang Goeken (John) of Shorewood,
 IL, seven grandchildren: Amber (Randa) Harvell (Daniel) of Mooresville,
 NC, Brent Randa (Hannah) and Bryson Randa of Salisbury, NC, Jenny Lang 
of Salina, Stacy Lang of Kansas City, MO, Aron Goeken (Shead) of Banff, 
Canada, and Danielle Goeken of Shorewood, IL, three great-grandchildren:
 Tegan Harvell, Elise Harvell, and Hadli Randa of North Carolina, &nbsp;three
 sisters-in-law: Dorothy Lang of Hays, Cora Lou Ryan of Victoria, and 
Alice DeHart of Renton, WA, and numerous step-grandchildren, step 
great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.He was proceeded in death by his wife 
Lenora, two daughters: Mary Georgine Lang and Barbara J. (Lang) Randa, a
 son-in-law: Gene F. Randa, four brothers: Isidore, Clarence, Anthony, 
and Ralph Lang, and two sisters: Oliva (Lang) Pfannenstiel, and Leona 
(Lang) Walters.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm. until 8:00 on 
Wednesday and from 9:00 am. until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial
 Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:00 pm followed by a 
Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of George may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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