Betty Lou Richardson, 89, passed away on May 31, 2021, at the Rush 
County Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care in La Crosse, Kansas. She was 
born on September 14, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Chester "Bud"
 and Nellie (Stoskopf) Foster.

A memorial service and inurnment will be on Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Vansburgh Cemetery, Brownell.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Brownell American Legion.

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 </figure>Betty Lou Richardson, 89, passed away on May 31, 2021, at the Rush 
County Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care in La Crosse, Kansas. She was 
born on September 14, 1931, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Chester "Bud"
 and Nellie (Stoskopf) Foster.A memorial service and inurnment will be on Saturday, June 5, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at the Vansburgh Cemetery, Brownell.Memorial contributions may be given to the Brownell American Legion.

Betty Lou Richardson

John Herman Miller, 95, May 30, 2021, passed away at Hutchinson 
Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born March 12, 1926, in 
rural Albert to Conrad and Anna (Rients) Miller. John married Norma 
Jean Gilliland Aug 21, 1949.&nbsp; She died Aug. 4, 2010.

John was a lifelong farmer, being proud of living his entire life on 
the very farm in which he was born.&nbsp; He was a member of Peace Lutheran 
Church, rural Albert.

Survivors include one son, Ronald Miller of Great Bend; two 
daughters, Karen McBrayer and husband Andrew of Edmond, Okla., and Debra
 White and husband Mark of Cold Spring, N.Y.; five grandchildren, 
Marshall Miller, Michael Miller and wife Jill, Scott McBrayer and wife 
Jenny, Jeff McBrayer and wife Sandra, and Heather White; and six great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by six brothers, Abbie Miller, Louis Miller,
 Edward Miller, Martin Miller, Eilt Miller, Carl Miller; one sister Tina
 Marshall; one great granddaughter, River Rose McBrayer; and 
daughter-in-law, Ann Miller.

Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Peace 
Lutheran Church, with Rev. Wayne Baldyga.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 
9:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to 
Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>John Herman Miller, 95, May 30, 2021, passed away at Hutchinson 
Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson.&nbsp; He was born March 12, 1926, in 
rural Albert to Conrad and Anna (Rients) Miller. John married Norma 
Jean Gilliland Aug 21, 1949.&nbsp; She died Aug. 4, 2010.John was a lifelong farmer, being proud of living his entire life on 
the very farm in which he was born.&nbsp; He was a member of Peace Lutheran 
Church, rural Albert.Survivors include one son, Ronald Miller of Great Bend; two 
daughters, Karen McBrayer and husband Andrew of Edmond, Okla., and Debra
 White and husband Mark of Cold Spring, N.Y.; five grandchildren, 
Marshall Miller, Michael Miller and wife Jill, Scott McBrayer and wife 
Jenny, Jeff McBrayer and wife Sandra, and Heather White; and six great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by six brothers, Abbie Miller, Louis Miller,
 Edward Miller, Martin Miller, Eilt Miller, Carl Miller; one sister Tina
 Marshall; one great granddaughter, River Rose McBrayer; and 
daughter-in-law, Ann Miller.Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Peace 
Lutheran Church, with Rev. Wayne Baldyga.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 
9:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to 
Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

John Herman Miller

Morse L. Boucher, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS.

An obituary is pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Morse-L-Boucher?obId=21276073#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Morse L. Boucher, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS.An obituary is pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Morse-L-Boucher?obId=21276073#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Morse L. Boucher

Lillian M. (Dreiling) Schumacher, age 87, of Victoria, Kansas, died Friday, September 11, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 14,&nbsp;1933, in Victoria, Kansas, to Leo J. and Albina&nbsp; (Jacobs) Dreiling.&nbsp; She married Leland H. Schumacher on November 5, 1962, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 2, 2014.

She was a homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Daughters of Isabella all of Victoria.&nbsp; She grew up in the Catharine and Victoria area, and was a 1951 graduate of Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She made her home in Victoria until moving to St. John’s/Via Christi Village Care Center in 2013.&nbsp; Lillian enjoyed gardening, baking, canning, and traveling on many bus tours across the United States.&nbsp;

Lillian was often recognized for her many charitable efforts in and around the area. She was a recipient of the TMP-Marian 2014 Point of Light award for her commitment to catholic education. Her generosity to health care included Hays Medical Center Foundation, and the opening of the Lillian Schumacher Therapy Center at St. John’s/Via Christi Village Care Center.&nbsp;

Lillian was the last living sibling of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Leo Francis Dreiling, John G. Dreiling, Thomas Dreiling; twin infant brothers, Virgil John and Frederick Joseph Dreiling; and four sisters, Anita Feltis, Irene Kippes, Shirley Gross, and one infant sister, Lillian Margaret Dreiling. Survivors include numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, with Father James Moster. &nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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 </figure>Lillian M. (Dreiling) Schumacher, age 87, of Victoria, Kansas, died Friday, September 11, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 14,&nbsp;1933, in Victoria, Kansas, to Leo J. and Albina&nbsp; (Jacobs) Dreiling.&nbsp; She married Leland H. Schumacher on November 5, 1962, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on August 2, 2014.She was a homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Daughters of Isabella all of Victoria.&nbsp; She grew up in the Catharine and Victoria area, and was a 1951 graduate of Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She made her home in Victoria until moving to St. John’s/Via Christi Village Care Center in 2013.&nbsp; Lillian enjoyed gardening, baking, canning, and traveling on many bus tours across the United States.&nbsp;Lillian was often recognized for her many charitable efforts in and around the area. She was a recipient of the TMP-Marian 2014 Point of Light award for her commitment to catholic education. Her generosity to health care included Hays Medical Center Foundation, and the opening of the Lillian Schumacher Therapy Center at St. John’s/Via Christi Village Care Center.&nbsp;Lillian was the last living sibling of 10 children. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Leo Francis Dreiling, John G. Dreiling, Thomas Dreiling; twin infant brothers, Virgil John and Frederick Joseph Dreiling; and four sisters, Anita Feltis, Irene Kippes, Shirley Gross, and one infant sister, Lillian Margaret Dreiling. Survivors include numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 12, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, with Father James Moster. &nbsp; Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Lillian M. (Dreiling) Schumacher

Dorothea “Dotty” Kathryne Moore, 79, passed away May 30, 2021, at Cedar Village Long Term Care Center, Ness City.

She was born November 11, 1941, in Alamosa, CO, the daughter of Cecil 
and Lucy Whitman Mount.&nbsp; Moving from LaJara, CO, she was a longtime area
 resident of Jetmore and had a Master's in Special Education where she 
taught for 30 years and later worked at Walmart for 8 years.

She was a member of the Jetmore United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and Theti Pi.

In LaJara, CO, she married Richard Moore.&nbsp; He passed away in 1996. In Hugo, CO, she married Walter Moore.&nbsp; He passed away.

Survivors include: daughter, Sally (Scott) Kreger, Jetmore; son, 
Steve (Joyce) Moore, Meade; eight grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Marian Ellen Snow.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Jetmore United Methodist Church, with Pastor 
Peter Mtuamwari presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to Special Education Scholarship Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dorothea “Dotty” Kathryne Moore, 79, passed away May 30, 2021, at Cedar Village Long Term Care Center, Ness City.She was born November 11, 1941, in Alamosa, CO, the daughter of Cecil 
and Lucy Whitman Mount.&nbsp; Moving from LaJara, CO, she was a longtime area
 resident of Jetmore and had a Master's in Special Education where she 
taught for 30 years and later worked at Walmart for 8 years.She was a member of the Jetmore United Methodist Church, Delta Kappa Gamma and Theti Pi.In LaJara, CO, she married Richard Moore.&nbsp; He passed away in 1996. In Hugo, CO, she married Walter Moore.&nbsp; He passed away.Survivors include: daughter, Sally (Scott) Kreger, Jetmore; son, 
Steve (Joyce) Moore, Meade; eight grandchildren and four great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Marian Ellen Snow.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Jetmore United Methodist Church, with Pastor 
Peter Mtuamwari presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to Special Education Scholarship Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothea 'Dotty' Kathryne Moore

Henrietta J. “Hankie” Bartonek, 95, passed away May 31, 2021, at 
Locust Grove Village, La Crosse. She was born September 21, 1925, in 
rural Olmitz, to Charles and Anna (Bittner) Menzer. Hankie married 
Kenneth Bartonek Feb. 13, 1947 in Olmitz. He died Aug. 13, 1977.

Hankie, a lifetime resident of Rush County, was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz. Having a servant’s heart, she was a long time 
cook for Otis Bison elementary school, Central Kansas Medical Center and
 the La Crosse Hospital. Never having idle hands, Hankie also worked 
tirelessly as the Otis City Librarian and volunteered as a Senior 
Companion. Above all, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother, always enjoying time spent with her family.

Survivors include one daughter, Doris Straub of Otis; three 
granddaughters, Melissa Swift and husband Eric, Tami Christiansen and 
husband Curtis, Sharnelle Herrman and husband Chris; and seven great 
grandchildren, Kendra Swift, Aiden Swift, Chandler Christiansen, Gage 
Christiansen, Courtney Christiansen, Hunter Herrman, Brayden Herrman, 
and Makenzy Herrman. She was preceded in passing by a son-in-law, 
Kenneth “Mert” Straub.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 am, Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 
St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, with Father Anselm Eke presiding. 
Interment will follow at St. Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. Visitation will 
be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. 

Memorials may be given to St. 
Ann Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. 
Main, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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 </figure>Henrietta J. “Hankie” Bartonek, 95, passed away May 31, 2021, at 
Locust Grove Village, La Crosse. She was born September 21, 1925, in 
rural Olmitz, to Charles and Anna (Bittner) Menzer. Hankie married 
Kenneth Bartonek Feb. 13, 1947 in Olmitz. He died Aug. 13, 1977.Hankie, a lifetime resident of Rush County, was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz. Having a servant’s heart, she was a long time 
cook for Otis Bison elementary school, Central Kansas Medical Center and
 the La Crosse Hospital. Never having idle hands, Hankie also worked 
tirelessly as the Otis City Librarian and volunteered as a Senior 
Companion. Above all, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great 
grandmother, always enjoying time spent with her family.Survivors include one daughter, Doris Straub of Otis; three 
granddaughters, Melissa Swift and husband Eric, Tami Christiansen and 
husband Curtis, Sharnelle Herrman and husband Chris; and seven great 
grandchildren, Kendra Swift, Aiden Swift, Chandler Christiansen, Gage 
Christiansen, Courtney Christiansen, Hunter Herrman, Brayden Herrman, 
and Makenzy Herrman. She was preceded in passing by a son-in-law, 
Kenneth “Mert” Straub.Mass of Christian Burial will be 9:30 am, Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 
St. Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz, with Father Anselm Eke presiding. 
Interment will follow at St. Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. Visitation will 
be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 4, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to St. 
Ann Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. 
Main, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Henrietta J. 'Hankie' Bartonek

JoAnn (Lang) Brown, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

She was born July 8, 1928, in Ness City, Kansas to John&nbsp; J. and Margaret (Schoenberger) Lang.&nbsp; She married Lawrence F. “Red” Brown. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2014.

Survivors include two sons, Lawrence J. “Larry” Brown; Patrick J. Brown and wife, Kim; brother, Francis Lang and wife, Micky; sister, “Beans” Uttecht; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 12, 2021,&nbsp; at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas with Father Brian Lager.&nbsp; Inurnment will be&nbsp; at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.

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 </figure>JoAnn (Lang) Brown, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;She was born July 8, 1928, in Ness City, Kansas to John&nbsp; J. and Margaret (Schoenberger) Lang.&nbsp; She married Lawrence F. “Red” Brown. He preceded her in death on September 14, 2014.Survivors include two sons, Lawrence J. “Larry” Brown; Patrick J. Brown and wife, Kim; brother, Francis Lang and wife, Micky; sister, “Beans” Uttecht; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren.Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 12, 2021,&nbsp; at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas with Father Brian Lager.&nbsp; Inurnment will be&nbsp; at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.

JoAnn (Lang) Brown

Carl Eugene Hyde, age 69, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. Carl was born March 9, 1952, to Harry Carl Hyde and Donna Ruth Hyde in Norton, Kansas.

He is survived by Debbie Bond of the home; sisters Uttana May, Linda Sue, Sharon Kay, Charlotte Renee; and one brother, Gary Lee; sons, Shane Hyde and Irene Kohlrus, Hays; Derek Hyde, Stockton; Daughter Erica Bartlett, Hill City; Jeanna Helm, Oklahoma; Pamela Jordan, Coffeyville; Grandkids include Cameron Kohlrus, Wyatt Kohlrus, Hays; Garett, Gabriella, Gracianna and Grayson, Plainville; Jennifer, Hill City; Crystal, Oklahoma; Jodeci and Heaven, Coffeyville; and six great grand kids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Donna Marie.

He was a life long truck driver.&nbsp; He drove for 25 years at Bones Transportation of Ottawa, KS and Jadansa for a few years before becoming an owner operator.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, and going to the lake.

Services will be Saturday, June 5th at 10:00 AM at Brock’s North Hill Chapel, Hays, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, 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>Carl Eugene Hyde, age 69, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. Carl was born March 9, 1952, to Harry Carl Hyde and Donna Ruth Hyde in Norton, Kansas.He is survived by Debbie Bond of the home; sisters Uttana May, Linda Sue, Sharon Kay, Charlotte Renee; and one brother, Gary Lee; sons, Shane Hyde and Irene Kohlrus, Hays; Derek Hyde, Stockton; Daughter Erica Bartlett, Hill City; Jeanna Helm, Oklahoma; Pamela Jordan, Coffeyville; Grandkids include Cameron Kohlrus, Wyatt Kohlrus, Hays; Garett, Gabriella, Gracianna and Grayson, Plainville; Jennifer, Hill City; Crystal, Oklahoma; Jodeci and Heaven, Coffeyville; and six great grand kids.He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Donna Marie.He was a life long truck driver.&nbsp; He drove for 25 years at Bones Transportation of Ottawa, KS and Jadansa for a few years before becoming an owner operator.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids, and going to the lake.Services will be Saturday, June 5th at 10:00 AM at Brock’s North Hill Chapel, Hays, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to American Diabetes Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, 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>

Carl Eugene Hyde

Dexter Ray Robert Hulse, age 6 months, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born the son of Nathaniel “Nate” R. and Brittany (DaPrato) Hulse on November 25, 2020, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Although Dexter’s time on earth was short, he left an everlasting impact with the people that he was around. The cherished memories of his smile, love for his parents, brothers, sister, grandparents and extended family will always be remembered. We will forever hold little Dexter in our hearts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his loving family that includes his parents; brothers, Zackary and Hunter Pagel; sister, Aurora Hulse; paternal family includes; grandparents, Shawn and Mechelle Hulse; aunt, Hannah Hulse; uncles, Andrew Sexton, Matt Sexton, Chad Sexton and Dylan Kitner; great-grandpa, Sylvanus “Syl” Rome; great-grandmother, Jessica Schatz; maternal family includes; grandparents, Anthony and Leslie DaPrato; aunt, Daytona DaPrato; uncles, Anthony L. DaPrato and Chase Massey; and great-grandmother, Susan Hastings. Dexter also leaves behind a loving extended family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dexter is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Malinda Deel; great-grandmother, Jeannie Rome; and great-grandfather, Don Hulse; maternal great-grandparents, Leo and Mary DaPrato; and great-grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Estep.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 9-11:00 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M., both at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorial contributions can be made in Dexter’s loving memory to The Compassionate Friends-Topeka Chapter, c/o Midland Hospice Care, Inc., 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Contributions can be left with or mailed to the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To offer a condolence or a message of support, please visit Dexter’s memorial webpage at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brennanmathenafh.com/">www.brennanmathenafh.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dexter Ray Robert Hulse, age 6 months, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born the son of Nathaniel “Nate” R. and Brittany (DaPrato) Hulse on November 25, 2020, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Although Dexter’s time on earth was short, he left an everlasting impact with the people that he was around. The cherished memories of his smile, love for his parents, brothers, sister, grandparents and extended family will always be remembered. We will forever hold little Dexter in our hearts.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his loving family that includes his parents; brothers, Zackary and Hunter Pagel; sister, Aurora Hulse; paternal family includes; grandparents, Shawn and Mechelle Hulse; aunt, Hannah Hulse; uncles, Andrew Sexton, Matt Sexton, Chad Sexton and Dylan Kitner; great-grandpa, Sylvanus “Syl” Rome; great-grandmother, Jessica Schatz; maternal family includes; grandparents, Anthony and Leslie DaPrato; aunt, Daytona DaPrato; uncles, Anthony L. DaPrato and Chase Massey; and great-grandmother, Susan Hastings. Dexter also leaves behind a loving extended family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dexter is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Malinda Deel; great-grandmother, Jeannie Rome; and great-grandfather, Don Hulse; maternal great-grandparents, Leo and Mary DaPrato; and great-grandmother, Rebecca “Becky” Estep.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, from 9-11:00 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 11:00 A.M., both at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made in Dexter’s loving memory to The Compassionate Friends-Topeka Chapter, c/o Midland Hospice Care, Inc., 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606. Contributions can be left with or mailed to the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;To offer a condolence or a message of support, please visit Dexter’s memorial webpage at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brennanmathenafh.com/">www.brennanmathenafh.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.&nbsp;

Dexter Ray Robert Hulse

Barbara Jean Newton, 88, passed away April 3, 2020, in Hutchinson, 
KS. She was born July 30, 1931, to Austin and Alice (Blair) Ramsey in 
Arkansas City. Barbara attended public school there and graduated from 
the local junior college and later Kansas State University. She married 
Albert E. Newton of Dexter on October 27, 1950, at her parent’s home. He
 died May 4, 2019. They taught in several school districts across north 
central and western Kansas, retiring at Conway Springs in 1985.

During retirement they made their home in rural Arkansas City before 
embarking on full-time camping in the late 1990-96. Barbara loved to 
travel, read, tell a joke or funny story to whomever would listen, and 
quilt. She delighted in making quilts for each grandchild and 
great-grandchild and great-great-grandson. She and Albert were proud 
that they had visited each of the 50 states. They moved to Hutchinson in
 2006 to be closer to family.

Other survivors include three sons – Chris of Lawrence; Craig 
(Kristy) of Decatur, TX; Clint (Joann) of Salina; seven grandchildren – 
Austin and Kevin Newton; Jamie (Mark) Pena and Tyler (Jennifer) Newton; 
Tonya (Bobby) Lawson, Tina (JD) Grace, and Stacey (Sterling) Montgomery,
 and two sisters – Marjorie (Fred) Wolf, El Reno, OK; and Betty Smith, 
Ferndale, Washington. Also surviving are eleven great-grandchildren, a 
great-great grandson, and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in
 death was her husband, daughter-in-law, parents, sister, brother, two 
brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.

A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Methodist 
Church in Arkansas City on June 5, 2021, at 11 am and burial at Hope 
Cemetery at 2 pm near Arkansas City. Cremation has taken place. Memorial
 contributions can be made to Kansas Retired Teachers, Arkansas City 
Chapter.

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 </figure>Barbara Jean Newton, 88, passed away April 3, 2020, in Hutchinson, 
KS. She was born July 30, 1931, to Austin and Alice (Blair) Ramsey in 
Arkansas City. Barbara attended public school there and graduated from 
the local junior college and later Kansas State University. She married 
Albert E. Newton of Dexter on October 27, 1950, at her parent’s home. He
 died May 4, 2019. They taught in several school districts across north 
central and western Kansas, retiring at Conway Springs in 1985.During retirement they made their home in rural Arkansas City before 
embarking on full-time camping in the late 1990-96. Barbara loved to 
travel, read, tell a joke or funny story to whomever would listen, and 
quilt. She delighted in making quilts for each grandchild and 
great-grandchild and great-great-grandson. She and Albert were proud 
that they had visited each of the 50 states. They moved to Hutchinson in
 2006 to be closer to family.Other survivors include three sons – Chris of Lawrence; Craig 
(Kristy) of Decatur, TX; Clint (Joann) of Salina; seven grandchildren – 
Austin and Kevin Newton; Jamie (Mark) Pena and Tyler (Jennifer) Newton; 
Tonya (Bobby) Lawson, Tina (JD) Grace, and Stacey (Sterling) Montgomery,
 and two sisters – Marjorie (Fred) Wolf, El Reno, OK; and Betty Smith, 
Ferndale, Washington. Also surviving are eleven great-grandchildren, a 
great-great grandson, and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding her in
 death was her husband, daughter-in-law, parents, sister, brother, two 
brothers-in-law and a sister-in-law.A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at St. Paul’s Methodist 
Church in Arkansas City on June 5, 2021, at 11 am and burial at Hope 
Cemetery at 2 pm near Arkansas City. Cremation has taken place. Memorial
 contributions can be made to Kansas Retired Teachers, Arkansas City 
Chapter.

Barbara Jean Newton

David Lynn Semrad was born to Herman Melvin Semrad and Lorene Marie Bridgewater Semrad on July 26, 1942, in Enid. 
David grew up on a wheat farm in Hunter, Oklahoma, and served in his 
youth as an active member and President of Oklahoma 4-H. From a young 
age, he developed a love of traveling, camping, fishing and woodworking.
 In later years, he was a distinguished member of the Boerne Chapter of 
Sons of the American Revolution. 
He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he 
earned his Bachelor of Arts in English. While at OSU, he met and married
 the love of his life, Judy Ruth Rose. He then earned a Master's in 
Theology from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist 
University in Dallas, Texas, before completing his Doctor of Ministry 
(D.Min.) at St. Paul's School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. 
He served as the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in 
Great Bend, Kansas, from 1967 to 1969; Director of United Methodist 
Campus Ministry at the Ecumenical Campus Center at Fort Hays State 
University in Hays, Kansas, from 1969 to 1978; and Director of United 
Methodist Campus Ministry in San Antonio from 1978 until he retired in 
2008. He ministered to college students and people from all walks of 
life, and befriended international students from around the world by 
being a host family with his wife and daughters. 
David was known as a gentle soul and person of peace. 
He sympathized with the downtrodden and was passionate about civil 
rights and social justice. A cultivator of relationships and devoted 
community action leader, he participated in such community organizations
 as San Antonio Communities Organized for Public Service (COPS) and 
Metro Alliance. 
He led and participated in many international mission projects in Mexico
 and Russia, and engaged in a three-month sabbatical in Sao Paulo, 
Brazil. His campus ministry included education, dialogue, and outreach 
to raise the consciousness of students in the areas of theology, bible 
study, social justice, cross-cultural ministry, and community service, 
and took such forms as his popular "Hot Potato" lecture series that 
included information, guest speakers, and dialogue about current issues,
 and "Urban Plunges" in which students experienced the city's transit 
system. He was a matchmaker at times and personally performed many 
marriages, baptisms, and funerals. He also was a guest pastor in many 
local United Methodist Churches. 
David passed away peacefully at a local hospital on January 6, 2021. Judy too later died on May 23, 2021. 
He is survived by daughters, Tavi Sellers and Staci Semrad; Tavi's 
children, Addison Drutz, Suzanne Drutz and Tiffany Sellers; their 
respective fathers, Adam Drutz and Mike Sellers; brother, Melvin Semrad 
and sister-in-law, Virginia Semrad; sister-in-law Donna Semrad; and 
aunt, Helen Semrad Provine. 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home in Enid.

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 </figure>David Lynn Semrad was born to Herman Melvin Semrad and Lorene Marie Bridgewater Semrad on July 26, 1942, in Enid. 
David grew up on a wheat farm in Hunter, Oklahoma, and served in his 
youth as an active member and President of Oklahoma 4-H. From a young 
age, he developed a love of traveling, camping, fishing and woodworking.
 In later years, he was a distinguished member of the Boerne Chapter of 
Sons of the American Revolution. 
He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he 
earned his Bachelor of Arts in English. While at OSU, he met and married
 the love of his life, Judy Ruth Rose. He then earned a Master's in 
Theology from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist 
University in Dallas, Texas, before completing his Doctor of Ministry 
(D.Min.) at St. Paul's School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri. 
He served as the Associate Pastor of First United Methodist Church in 
Great Bend, Kansas, from 1967 to 1969; Director of United Methodist 
Campus Ministry at the Ecumenical Campus Center at Fort Hays State 
University in Hays, Kansas, from 1969 to 1978; and Director of United 
Methodist Campus Ministry in San Antonio from 1978 until he retired in 
2008. He ministered to college students and people from all walks of 
life, and befriended international students from around the world by 
being a host family with his wife and daughters. 
David was known as a gentle soul and person of peace. 
He sympathized with the downtrodden and was passionate about civil 
rights and social justice. A cultivator of relationships and devoted 
community action leader, he participated in such community organizations
 as San Antonio Communities Organized for Public Service (COPS) and 
Metro Alliance. 
He led and participated in many international mission projects in Mexico
 and Russia, and engaged in a three-month sabbatical in Sao Paulo, 
Brazil. His campus ministry included education, dialogue, and outreach 
to raise the consciousness of students in the areas of theology, bible 
study, social justice, cross-cultural ministry, and community service, 
and took such forms as his popular "Hot Potato" lecture series that 
included information, guest speakers, and dialogue about current issues,
 and "Urban Plunges" in which students experienced the city's transit 
system. He was a matchmaker at times and personally performed many 
marriages, baptisms, and funerals. He also was a guest pastor in many 
local United Methodist Churches. 
David passed away peacefully at a local hospital on January 6, 2021. Judy too later died on May 23, 2021. 
He is survived by daughters, Tavi Sellers and Staci Semrad; Tavi's 
children, Addison Drutz, Suzanne Drutz and Tiffany Sellers; their 
respective fathers, Adam Drutz and Mike Sellers; brother, Melvin Semrad 
and sister-in-law, Virginia Semrad; sister-in-law Donna Semrad; and 
aunt, Helen Semrad Provine. 
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 5, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home in Enid.

David Lynn Semrad

Rodney Dean Befort, 59, passed away May 28, 2021 in Larned.

He was born May 11, 1962 in Goodland, KS, the son of Donald Lee and 
Darlene Heinrich Befort.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, moving to Larned 
from Granbury, TX in 1993, he was a professional sheet rocker and 
all-around handy man.

He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, where he was
 very active in his younger years.&nbsp; Rodney loved helping others, 
especially his family, and most recently he helped his brother install a
 new shower.

He married Lori Devine and they later divorced.

Survivors include: his mother, Darlene Befort, Larned, KS; son, 
Bradley, Granbury, TX; three brothers, Randall (Kim) Befort, Granite 
Bay, CA, Ryan Befort, Belpre, KS, Rodger Befort, Denton, TX; two 
sisters, Sandra (Scott) Befort Coffelt and Stacia (Kevin) Befort Bowers,
 both of Olathe, KS; eight nieces and nephews, Joshua, Tana, Trevor, 
Austin, Laci, Gabriel, Nickalaus, Rhianna and two great nieces, Taylen 
and Parker.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Befort.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 with 
family present from 7 -8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to The Center for Counseling and Consultation,
 Great Bend in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; 
Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Rodney Dean Befort, 59, passed away May 28, 2021 in Larned.He was born May 11, 1962 in Goodland, KS, the son of Donald Lee and 
Darlene Heinrich Befort.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, moving to Larned 
from Granbury, TX in 1993, he was a professional sheet rocker and 
all-around handy man.He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, where he was
 very active in his younger years.&nbsp; Rodney loved helping others, 
especially his family, and most recently he helped his brother install a
 new shower.He married Lori Devine and they later divorced.Survivors include: his mother, Darlene Befort, Larned, KS; son, 
Bradley, Granbury, TX; three brothers, Randall (Kim) Befort, Granite 
Bay, CA, Ryan Befort, Belpre, KS, Rodger Befort, Denton, TX; two 
sisters, Sandra (Scott) Befort Coffelt and Stacia (Kevin) Befort Bowers,
 both of Olathe, KS; eight nieces and nephews, Joshua, Tana, Trevor, 
Austin, Laci, Gabriel, Nickalaus, Rhianna and two great nieces, Taylen 
and Parker.He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Befort.Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021 with 
family present from 7 -8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to The Center for Counseling and Consultation,
 Great Bend in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; 
Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Rodney Dean Befort

Marjorie M. Johnston, 96, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, 
May 20, 2021, at Parkview Care Center of Osborne. &nbsp;She was born on 
September 23, 1924, at Alton, KS, to Leo &amp; Velma Mae (Stull) Bales. &nbsp;

Marjorie &nbsp;attended Hillsview School in Kill Creek Township in grades 
1-8. &nbsp;She graduated from Alton High School in 1942 &amp; earned a 
teaching certificate from Ft. Hays College. &nbsp;Marjorie married her high 
school sweetheart, Bill Johnston, on August 15, 1943. &nbsp;Bill passed away 
in 2008 after 65 years of marriage.

Marjorie taught at the Hillsview School for 3 years during WWII. 
&nbsp;They lived &amp; farmed south of Alton where they raised 4 children. 
&nbsp;She worked at the Osborne county Farmer newspaper office for 47 years.

Marjorie was always there when anyone needed help, family or friend. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a woman of God. &nbsp;The Mt. Ayr Church was where she attended, 
faithfully, all her life. &nbsp;Singing the Doxology was the chosen meal 
prayer at family gatherings. &nbsp;Puzzles were a huge pass time for 
Marjorie. &nbsp;She also enjoyed having games for the children to play. 
&nbsp;Cooking and helping on the farm were also strong facets of her life.

Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp;husband, Bill; infant 
daughter: Cathy; granddaughter-in-law, Linda Thornburg; sister-in-law, 
Marjorie Bales.

Marjorie is survived by her children;&nbsp;Elaine (Tom) Dunn of Anna IL; 
Jerry (Janis) Johnston of Alton, KS; Rex &nbsp;Johnston (special friend, 
Peggy Anshutz) of Alton; Cindy (Richard) Little of Carbondale; brother: 
Earl of Osborne; sister-in-law: Sally Herndon of Beloit, KS; 14 
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; many
 friends &amp; relatives.

Services will be available via ZOOM for anyone that is unable to attend, Meeting ID 925 8617 9402.

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

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 </figure>Marjorie M. Johnston, 96, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, 
May 20, 2021, at Parkview Care Center of Osborne. &nbsp;She was born on 
September 23, 1924, at Alton, KS, to Leo &amp; Velma Mae (Stull) Bales. &nbsp;Marjorie &nbsp;attended Hillsview School in Kill Creek Township in grades 
1-8. &nbsp;She graduated from Alton High School in 1942 &amp; earned a 
teaching certificate from Ft. Hays College. &nbsp;Marjorie married her high 
school sweetheart, Bill Johnston, on August 15, 1943. &nbsp;Bill passed away 
in 2008 after 65 years of marriage.Marjorie taught at the Hillsview School for 3 years during WWII. 
&nbsp;They lived &amp; farmed south of Alton where they raised 4 children. 
&nbsp;She worked at the Osborne county Farmer newspaper office for 47 years.Marjorie was always there when anyone needed help, family or friend. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a woman of God. &nbsp;The Mt. Ayr Church was where she attended, 
faithfully, all her life. &nbsp;Singing the Doxology was the chosen meal 
prayer at family gatherings. &nbsp;Puzzles were a huge pass time for 
Marjorie. &nbsp;She also enjoyed having games for the children to play. 
&nbsp;Cooking and helping on the farm were also strong facets of her life.Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents;&nbsp;husband, Bill; infant 
daughter: Cathy; granddaughter-in-law, Linda Thornburg; sister-in-law, 
Marjorie Bales.Marjorie is survived by her children;&nbsp;Elaine (Tom) Dunn of Anna IL; 
Jerry (Janis) Johnston of Alton, KS; Rex &nbsp;Johnston (special friend, 
Peggy Anshutz) of Alton; Cindy (Richard) Little of Carbondale; brother: 
Earl of Osborne; sister-in-law: Sally Herndon of Beloit, KS; 14 
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; many
 friends &amp; relatives.Services will be available via ZOOM for anyone that is unable to attend, Meeting ID 925 8617 9402.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Marjorie-Johnston">HERE</a> for service details.

Marjorie M. Johnston

Janis Elaine Johnston, 67, of Alton, KS, passed away May 27, 2021, at 
Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;She was born July 8, 1953, in 
Indianapolis, IN to Earl R. &amp; Betty L. (Gunnell) Brown Jr. &nbsp;Janis 
graduated from Arlington H. S.&nbsp;in Indianapolis and continued her 
education to become a certified dental assistant from Indiana 
University's School of Dentistry, working in this profession until her 
marriage. &nbsp;Janis married Jerry W. Johnston November 27, 1976; they 
shared 44 years together.

She was an active member of Mt. Ayr Friends Church, always excited to
 serve on committees and loved spreading the word of Christ. &nbsp;Some 
volunteer contributions she was most proud of include serving on the 
boards for Hospice and the American Cancer Society. &nbsp;She also enjoyed 
being a member of the Nominating Committee for the Friends Yearly 
meeting, member of the Osborne County Extension Council and always 
looked forward to Gideon's meetings. In addition to volunteer work in 
the community, and time as a dental assistant, she also spent&nbsp;several 
years as an Administrative Assistant at Progressive Care Home Health.

Everyone could always count on Jan's sunny disposition and lively 
conversation to encourage and brighten the day. &nbsp;In addition to being a 
loving wife and mother, she was affectionately known as Aunt Jan to her 
family and friends around the community.

Janis is survived by her husband Jerry (Alton, KS), sons Jason 
(Douglas) Overland Park, KS, brothers Robert L. Brown (Barbara) Grand 
Rapids, MI and Ross W. Brown (Rosie) Crawfordsville, IN and sisters 
Jennifer A. Johnston (Mike Kincheloe) Cawker City, KS and Judith L. 
Rigsbee (Bruce) New Palestine, IN, sisters-in-law Ruth Elaine (Tom) 
Dunn, Anna, IL, Cindy L. (Rich) Little, Auburn, KS and brother-in-law 
Rex A. (Peggy Anschutz) Johnston, Alton, KS 19 nieces &amp; nephews, 26 
great nieces &amp; nephews, and two great-great nieces and nephews.

Jan wanted to express her appreciation to Osborne County Memorial 
Hospital and Tammy Walker Cancer Center for excellent care over her long
 battle with breast &nbsp;cancer. &nbsp;

Services will be available via Zoom for anyone who is unable to attend, Meeting ID 925 8617 9402.

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

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 </figure>Janis Elaine Johnston, 67, of Alton, KS, passed away May 27, 2021, at 
Osborne County Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;She was born July 8, 1953, in 
Indianapolis, IN to Earl R. &amp; Betty L. (Gunnell) Brown Jr. &nbsp;Janis 
graduated from Arlington H. S.&nbsp;in Indianapolis and continued her 
education to become a certified dental assistant from Indiana 
University's School of Dentistry, working in this profession until her 
marriage. &nbsp;Janis married Jerry W. Johnston November 27, 1976; they 
shared 44 years together.She was an active member of Mt. Ayr Friends Church, always excited to
 serve on committees and loved spreading the word of Christ. &nbsp;Some 
volunteer contributions she was most proud of include serving on the 
boards for Hospice and the American Cancer Society. &nbsp;She also enjoyed 
being a member of the Nominating Committee for the Friends Yearly 
meeting, member of the Osborne County Extension Council and always 
looked forward to Gideon's meetings. In addition to volunteer work in 
the community, and time as a dental assistant, she also spent&nbsp;several 
years as an Administrative Assistant at Progressive Care Home Health.Everyone could always count on Jan's sunny disposition and lively 
conversation to encourage and brighten the day. &nbsp;In addition to being a 
loving wife and mother, she was affectionately known as Aunt Jan to her 
family and friends around the community.Janis is survived by her husband Jerry (Alton, KS), sons Jason 
(Douglas) Overland Park, KS, brothers Robert L. Brown (Barbara) Grand 
Rapids, MI and Ross W. Brown (Rosie) Crawfordsville, IN and sisters 
Jennifer A. Johnston (Mike Kincheloe) Cawker City, KS and Judith L. 
Rigsbee (Bruce) New Palestine, IN, sisters-in-law Ruth Elaine (Tom) 
Dunn, Anna, IL, Cindy L. (Rich) Little, Auburn, KS and brother-in-law 
Rex A. (Peggy Anschutz) Johnston, Alton, KS 19 nieces &amp; nephews, 26 
great nieces &amp; nephews, and two great-great nieces and nephews.Jan wanted to express her appreciation to Osborne County Memorial 
Hospital and Tammy Walker Cancer Center for excellent care over her long
 battle with breast &nbsp;cancer. &nbsp;Services will be available via Zoom for anyone who is unable to attend, Meeting ID 925 8617 9402.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Janis-Johnston">HERE</a> for service details.

Janis Elaine Johnston

Kirsten Danielle Desiree Coble, 19, passed away May 28, 2021, at 
Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born March 2, 2002, at Great 
Bend, to Mandi Alexander.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Kirsten was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be greatly missed by all.

Survivors include, mom, Dawn Feist Lang, and her sister, Brianna 
Feist, a niece, Ophelia Feist, all of Great Bend; an aunt and cousins. 
She was preceded in death by her birth mother, Mandi Alexander; her 
grandparents; and an aunt.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 
2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated 
to the Kirsten Coble Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Kirsten Danielle Desiree Coble, 19, passed away May 28, 2021, at 
Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born March 2, 2002, at Great 
Bend, to Mandi Alexander.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Kirsten was loved by everyone who knew her and she will be greatly missed by all.Survivors include, mom, Dawn Feist Lang, and her sister, Brianna 
Feist, a niece, Ophelia Feist, all of Great Bend; an aunt and cousins. 
She was preceded in death by her birth mother, Mandi Alexander; her 
grandparents; and an aunt.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 
2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated 
to the Kirsten Coble Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Kirsten Danielle Desiree Coble

David Robert “Dave” Halbleib, 69, Hays, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at HaysMed.

He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays, 
the son of Robert and Eleanor (Leiker) Halbleib.&nbsp; In 1969, he graduated 
from McCracken High School and in 1971, he earned an Associate Degree in
 electronics from Northwest Kansas Technical College.&nbsp; He was united in 
marriage on September 2, 1972, to Judy Linden in McCook, Nebraska and 
they celebrated 48 years of marriage.&nbsp; Dave was a television repairman, 
owned and operated Dave’s TV and Appliance, and was a farmer and 
cattleman in the Brownell area.&nbsp; After retiring from farming, Dave and 
Judy moved to Hays, and for 18 years he worked in the deli at Walmart.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council in Ransom.&nbsp; Dave 
collected coins, liked cars, was a handyman, and enjoyed woodworking and
 making walking sticks out of old tree limbs.&nbsp; He loved his family and 
spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife: Judy of 
Hays, two daughters: Becky Scheuerman and husband Chris and Kim Chesney 
and husband Andy, all of Wichita, a son-in-law: Ryan Kufahl and wife 
Lindsay of Topeka, and seven grandchildren: Emily Scheuerman, Liz 
Scheuerman, Logan Kufahl, Kinsley Kufahl, Kent Chesney, Kalin Chesney, 
and Kolton Chesney.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter: Jenny Kufahl.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
Father Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will take 
place at a later date.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Dave may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>David Robert “Dave” Halbleib, 69, Hays, died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at HaysMed.He was born December 2, 1951, in Hays, 
the son of Robert and Eleanor (Leiker) Halbleib.&nbsp; In 1969, he graduated 
from McCracken High School and in 1971, he earned an Associate Degree in
 electronics from Northwest Kansas Technical College.&nbsp; He was united in 
marriage on September 2, 1972, to Judy Linden in McCook, Nebraska and 
they celebrated 48 years of marriage.&nbsp; Dave was a television repairman, 
owned and operated Dave’s TV and Appliance, and was a farmer and 
cattleman in the Brownell area.&nbsp; After retiring from farming, Dave and 
Judy moved to Hays, and for 18 years he worked in the deli at Walmart.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council in Ransom.&nbsp; Dave 
collected coins, liked cars, was a handyman, and enjoyed woodworking and
 making walking sticks out of old tree limbs.&nbsp; He loved his family and 
spending as much time as possible with his grandchildren.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife: Judy of 
Hays, two daughters: Becky Scheuerman and husband Chris and Kim Chesney 
and husband Andy, all of Wichita, a son-in-law: Ryan Kufahl and wife 
Lindsay of Topeka, and seven grandchildren: Emily Scheuerman, Liz 
Scheuerman, Logan Kufahl, Kinsley Kufahl, Kent Chesney, Kalin Chesney, 
and Kolton Chesney.He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter: Jenny Kufahl.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with 
Father Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will take 
place at a later date.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Dave may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

David Robert 'Dave' Halbleib

Cathy (Cobb) Ruby, 69, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Cathy was born September 22, 1951, in Huntsville, Alabama. &nbsp;She was 
one of eight children to David Ray and Lena Kathleen (Tate) Cobb.&nbsp; She 
grew up in the Decatur, Alabama area and attended high school there.&nbsp; 
She later attended Broward Community College in Florida and Burton 
Community College in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She lived in the Bushton, 
Kansas area from 1977 to 1989.

Cathy was united in marriage to Bruce E. Ruby on January 23, 1990, in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in the Bunker Hill area.

Cathy was a devoted wife, homemaker and friend of Bruce.&nbsp; She also 
did some Data Processing for companies in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a 
member of the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; She
 also was a member of AARP and Good Sams Travel Club .&nbsp; She loved 
traveling, camping, reading, crocheting and spending time with family 
and friends. &nbsp;Bruce and her spent many years traveling to Lost Dutchman 
in Arizona.

Cathy’s surviving family include her husband of 31 years, Bruce of 
the home; three sons, John D. Wilbourn (Mary) of Alabama, William L. 
Wilbourn (Keirri) of Tennessee and Eugene K. Wilbourn (Kathy) of 
Oklahoma; two brothers, David Cobb, Jr. (Pat) of Huntsville, Alabama and
 Leonard Cobb (Rita) of Panama City Beach, Florida; five sisters, 
Minerva Aylor (George) of Florida, Edith Wilbourn of Alabama, Delena 
Mullnite (Mike) of Florida &amp; Sandra Mellott of Virginia; six 
grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary Gonzales, and
 two grandchildren. A Private Service will be held by the family at a 
later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Cathy (Cobb) Ruby, 69, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Cathy was born September 22, 1951, in Huntsville, Alabama. &nbsp;She was 
one of eight children to David Ray and Lena Kathleen (Tate) Cobb.&nbsp; She 
grew up in the Decatur, Alabama area and attended high school there.&nbsp; 
She later attended Broward Community College in Florida and Burton 
Community College in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She lived in the Bushton, 
Kansas area from 1977 to 1989.Cathy was united in marriage to Bruce E. Ruby on January 23, 1990, in 
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; They made their home in the Bunker Hill area.Cathy was a devoted wife, homemaker and friend of Bruce.&nbsp; She also 
did some Data Processing for companies in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a 
member of the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; She
 also was a member of AARP and Good Sams Travel Club .&nbsp; She loved 
traveling, camping, reading, crocheting and spending time with family 
and friends. &nbsp;Bruce and her spent many years traveling to Lost Dutchman 
in Arizona.Cathy’s surviving family include her husband of 31 years, Bruce of 
the home; three sons, John D. Wilbourn (Mary) of Alabama, William L. 
Wilbourn (Keirri) of Tennessee and Eugene K. Wilbourn (Kathy) of 
Oklahoma; two brothers, David Cobb, Jr. (Pat) of Huntsville, Alabama and
 Leonard Cobb (Rita) of Panama City Beach, Florida; five sisters, 
Minerva Aylor (George) of Florida, Edith Wilbourn of Alabama, Delena 
Mullnite (Mike) of Florida &amp; Sandra Mellott of Virginia; six 
grandchildren and many great grandchildren.Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary Gonzales, and
 two grandchildren. A Private Service will be held by the family at a 
later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Cathy (Cobb) Ruby

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.&nbsp;Family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday United Methodist Church - Bogue, 902 Hummingbird Road,&nbsp;Bogue, Ark. 67642.

A full obituary for Scott Hart is pending with <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/">Stinemetz Funeral Home.</a>

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 </figure>October 5, 1950 - May 26, 2021Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Stinemetz Funeral Home 522 N. Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.&nbsp;Family will be present from 5 to 7 p.m.Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday United Methodist Church - Bogue, 902 Hummingbird Road,&nbsp;Bogue, Ark. 67642.A full obituary for Scott Hart is pending with <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/">Stinemetz Funeral Home.</a>

Scott Hart

After a full, happy life, Lila Svoboda Robinson, was reunited with 
her family in heaven on October 20, 2020.&nbsp; Lila was born in Hill City, 
KS on October 30, 1924 to Louis and Anna (Lilak) Svoboda.&nbsp; She is 
preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Carol and Betty, brother, 
Bill and husband, Winfred(Rob) Robinson.&nbsp;

Lila’s adventure in life began at an early age, living through the 
events of the Great Depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She graduated from High School, in 
1941, then attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, where she 
received her teaching certificate in 1943 and taught for one year at the
 Saline River School in Ellis County and a second year at the Cheyenne 
Bottoms School in Barton County.&nbsp; While working for a brief period at 
the Munitions Depot during WWII, Lila joined the United States Cadet 
Nurse Corps program and attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, 
Kansas, receiving her Registered Nurses’ License in 1947.&nbsp; She was 
especially proud of this accomplishment and continued her nursing career
 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

She met her future husband, Winfred(Rob) Robinson on a blind date 
while attending nursing school.&nbsp; The date turned into a love story, and 
51 happy and successful years together.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was an extremely proud and
 very devoted mother of their seven children, Don, Ted, Bill, Karla, 
Chuck, Pam, Tricia, ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Her appetite for knowledge and education was insatiable, with a 
passion for reading anything and everything.&nbsp; Interests included art 
appreciation, coin collecting, sign language and anything to do with 
Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed a good debate on all subjects including politics, 
religion, sports, history, with a broad range of knowledge, past and 
present, but was happy to take time to listen and discuss, without 
passing judgment, anything that was on your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lila was always busy, and knew no strangers but was a friend to 
everyone, offering a helping hand in any way possible.&nbsp; Her love for&nbsp; 
children was displayed by her involvement with Operation Kinderlift 
while stationed overseas in Germany.&nbsp; She was very active in PTA, 4-H, 
FHA, Sunday School, the Methodist Church, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, you 
name it, she would volunteer.&nbsp; She lived life to the fullest, with joy 
in her heart, all while humming her favorite tune along the way.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June
 5, 2021 at Pawnee Rock Cemetery, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding.

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 </figure>After a full, happy life, Lila Svoboda Robinson, was reunited with 
her family in heaven on October 20, 2020.&nbsp; Lila was born in Hill City, 
KS on October 30, 1924 to Louis and Anna (Lilak) Svoboda.&nbsp; She is 
preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Carol and Betty, brother, 
Bill and husband, Winfred(Rob) Robinson.&nbsp;Lila’s adventure in life began at an early age, living through the 
events of the Great Depression.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She graduated from High School, in 
1941, then attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, where she 
received her teaching certificate in 1943 and taught for one year at the
 Saline River School in Ellis County and a second year at the Cheyenne 
Bottoms School in Barton County.&nbsp; While working for a brief period at 
the Munitions Depot during WWII, Lila joined the United States Cadet 
Nurse Corps program and attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, 
Kansas, receiving her Registered Nurses’ License in 1947.&nbsp; She was 
especially proud of this accomplishment and continued her nursing career
 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.She met her future husband, Winfred(Rob) Robinson on a blind date 
while attending nursing school.&nbsp; The date turned into a love story, and 
51 happy and successful years together.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was an extremely proud and
 very devoted mother of their seven children, Don, Ted, Bill, Karla, 
Chuck, Pam, Tricia, ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Her appetite for knowledge and education was insatiable, with a 
passion for reading anything and everything.&nbsp; Interests included art 
appreciation, coin collecting, sign language and anything to do with 
Kansas.&nbsp; She enjoyed a good debate on all subjects including politics, 
religion, sports, history, with a broad range of knowledge, past and 
present, but was happy to take time to listen and discuss, without 
passing judgment, anything that was on your mind.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lila was always busy, and knew no strangers but was a friend to 
everyone, offering a helping hand in any way possible.&nbsp; Her love for&nbsp; 
children was displayed by her involvement with Operation Kinderlift 
while stationed overseas in Germany.&nbsp; She was very active in PTA, 4-H, 
FHA, Sunday School, the Methodist Church, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, you 
name it, she would volunteer.&nbsp; She lived life to the fullest, with joy 
in her heart, all while humming her favorite tune along the way.Graveside inurnment services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June
 5, 2021 at Pawnee Rock Cemetery, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding.

Lila Svoboda Robinson

Ann Rowh, 71, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

She was born February 13, 1949 in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of 
George and Mary (Johnson) Votapka.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Jennings High 
School and on June 10, 1967 she married Rex Rowh in Jennings, Kansas. 
This year they celebrated their 53rd anniversary.&nbsp; They moved
 to Cimarron from Jennings over 50 years ago.&nbsp; She was a Para Legal for 
Kyler Knobbe Law Office in Cimarron for more than 40 years.&nbsp;

Ann was the Treasurer for the Gray County Fair Board for over 20 
years and spent many hours preparing and serving her infamous fair board
 beans. Ann was a member of the Gray/Ford County Legal Professional 
Association and held several elected office positions at the local, 
state, and national levels. She was also a member of the Pawnee Acer 
Community Building in Kalvesta.&nbsp; Ann loved to cook and bake and prepared
 food for numerous fund-raising events and funerals. She was very well 
known for her coconut and chocolate cream pies.

Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; her brother, Tom “Mot” Votapka, 
Jennings; 2 sisters, Sue Long, Jennings and Jean Lee Halligan and 
husband Rollie, Goodland; 7 grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé,
 Derek Karst, Meagan Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and 
wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two
 children Brixtyn and Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great 
grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson Rowh and Madison Rowh.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Rex on December 21, 2020.

Memorials services will be held for Rex and Ann will be announced and
 held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has 
taken place.

The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.

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 </figure>Ann Rowh, 71, died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.She was born February 13, 1949 in Oberlin, Kansas, the daughter of 
George and Mary (Johnson) Votapka.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Jennings High 
School and on June 10, 1967 she married Rex Rowh in Jennings, Kansas. 
This year they celebrated their 53rd anniversary.&nbsp; They moved
 to Cimarron from Jennings over 50 years ago.&nbsp; She was a Para Legal for 
Kyler Knobbe Law Office in Cimarron for more than 40 years.&nbsp;Ann was the Treasurer for the Gray County Fair Board for over 20 
years and spent many hours preparing and serving her infamous fair board
 beans. Ann was a member of the Gray/Ford County Legal Professional 
Association and held several elected office positions at the local, 
state, and national levels. She was also a member of the Pawnee Acer 
Community Building in Kalvesta.&nbsp; Ann loved to cook and bake and prepared
 food for numerous fund-raising events and funerals. She was very well 
known for her coconut and chocolate cream pies.Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; her brother, Tom “Mot” Votapka, 
Jennings; 2 sisters, Sue Long, Jennings and Jean Lee Halligan and 
husband Rollie, Goodland; 7 grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé,
 Derek Karst, Meagan Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and 
wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two
 children Brixtyn and Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great 
grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson Rowh and Madison Rowh.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Rex on December 21, 2020.Memorials services will be held for Rex and Ann will be announced and
 held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has 
taken place.The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.

Ann Rowh

Rex E. Rowh, 74, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.

He was born November 6, 1946 in Norton Kansas, the son of Donald and 
Dorothy (Vanover) Rowh.&nbsp; He was a 1965 graduate of Jennings High School,
 attended Ft. Hays State University and on June 10, 1967 he married Ann 
Votapka at Jennings, Kansas and this year they celebrated their 53rd
 anniversary.&nbsp; They moved to Cimarron from Clayton, Kansas over 50 years
 ago.&nbsp; Rex worked for Sid Warner for over 20 years, Tim Dewey for 20 
years and Cimarron Feeders until retiring in 2017.

He was a member of Pawnee Acer Community Building, Kalvesta and was 
an active volunteer with the Gray County Fair. Rex was known as a hard 
worker who loved his children, enjoyed spending time with his 
grandchildren and attending their school sports activities. Rex’s 
favorite past time was fishing with his many friends. Rex was actively 
involved in the cattle operation of Rowh Angus Ranch, Jennings KS.

Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; his brother, Wayne Rowh and 
wife, Carol, Morganville Kansas; 2 sisters, Sheryl Goodman, Scott City 
and Shirley Smith and husband Alan, Bever City Nebraska; 7 
grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé, Derek Karst, Meagan 
Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, 
Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two children Brixtyn and 
Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson
 Rowh and Madison Rowh.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Lynn 
Goodman.&nbsp; His wife, Ann, passed away the day after Rex on December 22, 
2020.

Memorial services will be at 10:30 am Friday, June 4, 2021 at the 
Gray County Fair Grounds Rec Building, Cimarron, with Jim Rowh 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at 10:00 am Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the 
Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair Board in care 
of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rex E. Rowh, 74, died Monday, December 21, 2020 at Western Plains Medical Complex, Dodge City.He was born November 6, 1946 in Norton Kansas, the son of Donald and 
Dorothy (Vanover) Rowh.&nbsp; He was a 1965 graduate of Jennings High School,
 attended Ft. Hays State University and on June 10, 1967 he married Ann 
Votapka at Jennings, Kansas and this year they celebrated their 53rd
 anniversary.&nbsp; They moved to Cimarron from Clayton, Kansas over 50 years
 ago.&nbsp; Rex worked for Sid Warner for over 20 years, Tim Dewey for 20 
years and Cimarron Feeders until retiring in 2017.He was a member of Pawnee Acer Community Building, Kalvesta and was 
an active volunteer with the Gray County Fair. Rex was known as a hard 
worker who loved his children, enjoyed spending time with his 
grandchildren and attending their school sports activities. Rex’s 
favorite past time was fishing with his many friends. Rex was actively 
involved in the cattle operation of Rowh Angus Ranch, Jennings KS.Survivors include: their 3 children, Jodi Rowh Inguanza and husband 
Raymond, Cimarron, Kip Rowh and companion Stacy Hilbrich, Bay City, 
Texas and Jason Rowh, Jennings, Kansas; his brother, Wayne Rowh and 
wife, Carol, Morganville Kansas; 2 sisters, Sheryl Goodman, Scott City 
and Shirley Smith and husband Alan, Bever City Nebraska; 7 
grandchildren, Samantha Inguanza and fiancé, Derek Karst, Meagan 
Inguanza, Christopher Inguanza, Timothy Rowh and wife Sarah, Luke Rowh, 
Drake Rowh and fiancé Breanna Blackheart, her two children Brixtyn and 
Bristal and Brecken Rowh; and 3 great grandchildren, Riley Rowh, Jackson
 Rowh and Madison Rowh.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Lynn 
Goodman.&nbsp; His wife, Ann, passed away the day after Rex on December 22, 
2020.Memorial services will be at 10:30 am Friday, June 4, 2021 at the 
Gray County Fair Grounds Rec Building, Cimarron, with Jim Rowh 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be at 10:00 am Saturday, June 5, 2021 in the 
Jennings Cemetery, Jennings, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to the Gray County Fair Board in care 
of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446, Cimarron, Kansas 67835.&nbsp;

Rex E. Rowh

Larry C. Turpin, loving&nbsp;husband ,&nbsp;dad and grandpa passed away May 28th, 2021 at Parklane Nursing Home at the age of 79.

Larry Chester Turpin was born March 16, 1942 at the Scott County 
Hospital to Chester B. Turpin, and Aletha Pauline Kitterman Turpin. &nbsp;He 
grew&nbsp;up in&nbsp;Scott City and graduated from Scott Community High School&nbsp;in 
1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;He went to Pratt Community college for 1 year to play basketball.
 &nbsp;Due to his&nbsp;sister’s&nbsp;illness&nbsp;he came back and helped &nbsp;while they were 
in&nbsp;the hospital in&nbsp;Denver. &nbsp;He went to work for his Grandad Kitterman in
 the construction business&nbsp;at this time. &nbsp;He married Brenda Mulch on 
June 10, 1962. &nbsp;He and Larry Funk started the L&amp;L Floor covering 
business&nbsp;and in 1966&nbsp;he&nbsp;an opportunity to go to work at the Post Office 
which he took. &nbsp;He&nbsp;also&nbsp;did floor covering on the side for Bruce’s and 
sold farm supplies&nbsp;and helped with harvest&nbsp;for his father-in-law. &nbsp;In 
1977&nbsp;he became a certified EMT&nbsp;and went on to get his instructor 
coordinator certificate to teach EMT classes. &nbsp;He was in charge of the 
ambulance service, taught EMT classes and worked for the Post Office 
taking the Postmaster position at Healy, KS 1987. &nbsp;In 1999 he retired 
from the Post Office after 35 years&nbsp;then&nbsp;he became the full time 
Ambulance Director&nbsp;in addition he was given&nbsp;the job of Emergency Manager
 for Scott County. &nbsp;In 2014, he retired from EMS and&nbsp;continued on 
as&nbsp;Emergency Manager for three more&nbsp;years.

He always said not many people get to work at two jobs they loved. &nbsp;He 
loved working with the people in the Post Office and driving ambulance 
to take care of people. &nbsp;He loved his kids, grandkids and 
great-grandkids very much

He is survived by his wife Brenda and best friend for 59 years. &nbsp;His 
daughter Tara and Don&nbsp;Williams ,&nbsp;his son Curtis and Jennifer of 
Winfield, Ks. &nbsp;Six grandchildren Caleb and Kami Williams of Hugoton, 
Jessie and Chad Ryan, Rachel and Jacob McDaniel, Jason and Rebekah 
Williams Scott&nbsp;City, &nbsp;Audrey&nbsp;and Chet Turpin of Winfield. &nbsp;Ten 
great-grandchildren Gavin, Emerson, Maddison and Camden Williams of 
Hugoton, Paige, Trey, Kanin and&nbsp;Landrey&nbsp;Ryan and Foster and Conner 
Williams of&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;City, a brother Gary and wife Beverly of Lawrence, 
KS,&nbsp;sister-in-laws&nbsp;Jeanne Burney, Karen Mulch, and&nbsp;brother-in-law Gary 
Kindra&nbsp;plus numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his 
parents and his&nbsp;Tamra&nbsp;Renee.

He will be remembered for his service to the community.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are to&nbsp;TruNorth&nbsp;Bible Camp, Parklane Nursing home, or EMS.

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 </figure>Larry C. Turpin, loving&nbsp;husband ,&nbsp;dad and grandpa passed away May 28th, 2021 at Parklane Nursing Home at the age of 79.Larry Chester Turpin was born March 16, 1942 at the Scott County 
Hospital to Chester B. Turpin, and Aletha Pauline Kitterman Turpin. &nbsp;He 
grew&nbsp;up in&nbsp;Scott City and graduated from Scott Community High School&nbsp;in 
1960.&nbsp;&nbsp;He went to Pratt Community college for 1 year to play basketball.
 &nbsp;Due to his&nbsp;sister’s&nbsp;illness&nbsp;he came back and helped &nbsp;while they were 
in&nbsp;the hospital in&nbsp;Denver. &nbsp;He went to work for his Grandad Kitterman in
 the construction business&nbsp;at this time. &nbsp;He married Brenda Mulch on 
June 10, 1962. &nbsp;He and Larry Funk started the L&amp;L Floor covering 
business&nbsp;and in 1966&nbsp;he&nbsp;an opportunity to go to work at the Post Office 
which he took. &nbsp;He&nbsp;also&nbsp;did floor covering on the side for Bruce’s and 
sold farm supplies&nbsp;and helped with harvest&nbsp;for his father-in-law. &nbsp;In 
1977&nbsp;he became a certified EMT&nbsp;and went on to get his instructor 
coordinator certificate to teach EMT classes. &nbsp;He was in charge of the 
ambulance service, taught EMT classes and worked for the Post Office 
taking the Postmaster position at Healy, KS 1987. &nbsp;In 1999 he retired 
from the Post Office after 35 years&nbsp;then&nbsp;he became the full time 
Ambulance Director&nbsp;in addition he was given&nbsp;the job of Emergency Manager
 for Scott County. &nbsp;In 2014, he retired from EMS and&nbsp;continued on 
as&nbsp;Emergency Manager for three more&nbsp;years.He always said not many people get to work at two jobs they loved. &nbsp;He 
loved working with the people in the Post Office and driving ambulance 
to take care of people. &nbsp;He loved his kids, grandkids and 
great-grandkids very muchHe is survived by his wife Brenda and best friend for 59 years. &nbsp;His 
daughter Tara and Don&nbsp;Williams ,&nbsp;his son Curtis and Jennifer of 
Winfield, Ks. &nbsp;Six grandchildren Caleb and Kami Williams of Hugoton, 
Jessie and Chad Ryan, Rachel and Jacob McDaniel, Jason and Rebekah 
Williams Scott&nbsp;City, &nbsp;Audrey&nbsp;and Chet Turpin of Winfield. &nbsp;Ten 
great-grandchildren Gavin, Emerson, Maddison and Camden Williams of 
Hugoton, Paige, Trey, Kanin and&nbsp;Landrey&nbsp;Ryan and Foster and Conner 
Williams of&nbsp;Scott&nbsp;City, a brother Gary and wife Beverly of Lawrence, 
KS,&nbsp;sister-in-laws&nbsp;Jeanne Burney, Karen Mulch, and&nbsp;brother-in-law Gary 
Kindra&nbsp;plus numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his 
parents and his&nbsp;Tamra&nbsp;Renee.He will be remembered for his service to the community.Memorials in lieu of flowers are to&nbsp;TruNorth&nbsp;Bible Camp, Parklane Nursing home, or EMS.

Larry C. Turpin

Norma V. Kuhlman, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE. 
 Norma was born January 11, 1941, in Greenville, TX, the daughter of 
Wayne and Allene (Smith) Francis.&nbsp; On May 25, 1969, she married 
Frederick G. Kuhlman in Smith Center, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents. 
 Norma is survived by her husband Fred Kuhlman of Hastings, NE; a son 
Patrick (Hope) Odell of Hastings, NE; a daughter Sarah (Heath) Darveau 
of Gilbert, AZ; a brother David (Margie) Francis of Reno, NV; two 
sisters-in-law, Wanda Scheuerman of Smith Center, KS, Arlene Kuhlman of 
Hastings, NE; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
 A celebration of Norma's life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 
11, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith 
Center, KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a 
public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Burial will take place in 
Pleasant View Cemetery, Athol, KS.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 given to the Alzheimer's Association and can be sent in care of the 
funeral chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Norma V. Kuhlman, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE. 
 Norma was born January 11, 1941, in Greenville, TX, the daughter of 
Wayne and Allene (Smith) Francis.&nbsp; On May 25, 1969, she married 
Frederick G. Kuhlman in Smith Center, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents. 
 Norma is survived by her husband Fred Kuhlman of Hastings, NE; a son 
Patrick (Hope) Odell of Hastings, NE; a daughter Sarah (Heath) Darveau 
of Gilbert, AZ; a brother David (Margie) Francis of Reno, NV; two 
sisters-in-law, Wanda Scheuerman of Smith Center, KS, Arlene Kuhlman of 
Hastings, NE; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 
 A celebration of Norma's life will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, June 
11, 2021, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith 
Center, KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a 
public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Burial will take place in 
Pleasant View Cemetery, Athol, KS.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 given to the Alzheimer's Association and can be sent in care of the 
funeral chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Norma V. Kuhlman

Lutie Ann Riedel, age 90, went to be with her Savior on December 16, 2020, in Marietta, Georgia.&nbsp;

Raised in Gove, Lutie married Lewis G. 
Riedel in 1951, lived in Hays, and had four children: Barbara Jean 
(stillborn), Betty Ruth (Ruth, deceased), Charles, and Janet (Jan).&nbsp; 
Lutie attended Fort Hays and earned degrees in Art, English Literature, 
and Nursing. She was well-known for her skill and generosity of tatting,
 crocheting, baking and fudge deliveries, especially at Christmas time.&nbsp;
 She was a member of First United Methodist in Hays, and later, Johnson 
Ferry Baptist in Marietta, Georgia.&nbsp; She is also survived by nieces and 
nephews, grand and great-grandchildren that called her GG and will miss 
her bright spirit and talkative nature. She is now probably doing her 
own version of “Dancing With the Stars."&nbsp; To know her was to love her, 
and to be loved by her.

Memorial services will be at 10:00 am 
on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. 
Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service 
time. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Options Domestic 
and Sexual Violence Services <a href="https://help4abuse.org/donate/">https://help4abuse.org/donate/</a>,
 in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories 
of Lutie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Lutie Ann Riedel, age 90, went to be with her Savior on December 16, 2020, in Marietta, Georgia.&nbsp;Raised in Gove, Lutie married Lewis G. 
Riedel in 1951, lived in Hays, and had four children: Barbara Jean 
(stillborn), Betty Ruth (Ruth, deceased), Charles, and Janet (Jan).&nbsp; 
Lutie attended Fort Hays and earned degrees in Art, English Literature, 
and Nursing. She was well-known for her skill and generosity of tatting,
 crocheting, baking and fudge deliveries, especially at Christmas time.&nbsp;
 She was a member of First United Methodist in Hays, and later, Johnson 
Ferry Baptist in Marietta, Georgia.&nbsp; She is also survived by nieces and 
nephews, grand and great-grandchildren that called her GG and will miss 
her bright spirit and talkative nature. She is now probably doing her 
own version of “Dancing With the Stars."&nbsp; To know her was to love her, 
and to be loved by her.Memorial services will be at 10:00 am 
on Monday, June 7, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev. 
Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service 
time. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Options Domestic 
and Sexual Violence Services <a href="https://help4abuse.org/donate/">https://help4abuse.org/donate/</a>,
 in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories 
of Lutie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Lutie Ann Riedel

Susan Carolyn (Jeffus) Hill, 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Susan was born March 1, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.&nbsp; She was the
 daughter of Richard Fulton and Pepita(Otero) Park.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1964.&nbsp;

Susan was a retired Wal Mart Personnel Manager.&nbsp; She worked for them 
in New Mexico and Washington state.&nbsp; She enjoyed doing Genealogy, 
knitting, crocheting and reading history and mystery novels.

Susan’s surviving family include: her Mother Pepita (John) Park of 
Beverly Hills, FL, three children; Tamara Sikes of Tampa Bay, Florida, 
Rebecca Perry (Dick) of Roy, Washington and David Sikes (Amber) of 
Russell, Kansas; two brothers, Jim (Jeanette) Jeffus of Houston, TX&nbsp; and
 Steve (Maggie) Jeffus of Surprise, AZ; and six grandchildren, Samantha,
 Allison, Katie, Kasey, Sophie and August.

Susan was preceded in death by her father, husband Curtis, and son William Sikes.

The family will hold Memorial services in New Mexico at a later 
date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Susan Carolyn (Jeffus) Hill, 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Susan was born March 1, 1947, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.&nbsp; She was the
 daughter of Richard Fulton and Pepita(Otero) Park.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Santa Fe, New Mexico and graduated from Santa Fe High School in 1964.&nbsp;Susan was a retired Wal Mart Personnel Manager.&nbsp; She worked for them 
in New Mexico and Washington state.&nbsp; She enjoyed doing Genealogy, 
knitting, crocheting and reading history and mystery novels.Susan’s surviving family include: her Mother Pepita (John) Park of 
Beverly Hills, FL, three children; Tamara Sikes of Tampa Bay, Florida, 
Rebecca Perry (Dick) of Roy, Washington and David Sikes (Amber) of 
Russell, Kansas; two brothers, Jim (Jeanette) Jeffus of Houston, TX&nbsp; and
 Steve (Maggie) Jeffus of Surprise, AZ; and six grandchildren, Samantha,
 Allison, Katie, Kasey, Sophie and August.Susan was preceded in death by her father, husband Curtis, and son William Sikes.The family will hold Memorial services in New Mexico at a later 
date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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