Patricia Ann Kern passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Redbud 
Village in Plainville, KS, at the age of 79. She was born on April 24, 
1942 in Hays, KS to Frank and Minifee (Baltzell) Runyan.
 Patricia was a lifelong resident of Rooks County. She attended and graduated from Plainvile High School with the class of 1960. 
 Pat was attending a movie in Plainville, sitting on the balcony, 
when a young Robert Kern caught her eye. She looked over at her friend 
and said “I’m gonna marry that boy one day”, and low and behold the 
couple were united in marriage on June 5, 1960 in Plainville. They were 
blessed with three boys: Robert Jr., Paul, and David. Pat wore many hats
 as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. If she 
was not assisting Robert managing the Kern Stores, running the Kern Cafe
 and raising the boys, she was busy with the Coffee Girls, Palco Pride, 
and camping with her family. Pat loved Elvis and country music. If she 
had the chance to relax, she would watch a western, John Wayne was her 
favorite. She loved to work a crossword, sew and screen-print shirts. 
Pat belonged to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church until it closed and then 
attended St. Joseph’s in Damar.
 Pat had a deep love and devotion for her husband, children, 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. Her great love and faith
 in God was not only a constant source of strength for herself, but also
 for all who knew her. May she now finally rest without pain and stand 
without blemish and watch over those she leaves behind.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Minifee Runyan; and brother-in-law Francis Kern.
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Robert Kern Jr. of 
Palco, Paul Kern of Dallas, TX, and David Kern of Colby, KS; sisters, 
Pam (Richard) Young of AR, and Gladys (Ken) Schoo of MO; four 
grandchildren, Krissen (Michael) Hamm, Bradley Kern, Mallory Kern, and 
Miranda Kern; and six great-grandchildren, Jason, Travis, Atticus, 
Michael, Joe, and Sophie.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 
10 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will
 be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 3PM until 8PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to Redbud Village or Palco USD 269 and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621963175897.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia Ann Kern passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at the Redbud 
Village in Plainville, KS, at the age of 79. She was born on April 24, 
1942 in Hays, KS to Frank and Minifee (Baltzell) Runyan.
 Patricia was a lifelong resident of Rooks County. She attended and graduated from Plainvile High School with the class of 1960. 
 Pat was attending a movie in Plainville, sitting on the balcony, 
when a young Robert Kern caught her eye. She looked over at her friend 
and said “I’m gonna marry that boy one day”, and low and behold the 
couple were united in marriage on June 5, 1960 in Plainville. They were 
blessed with three boys: Robert Jr., Paul, and David. Pat wore many hats
 as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. If she 
was not assisting Robert managing the Kern Stores, running the Kern Cafe
 and raising the boys, she was busy with the Coffee Girls, Palco Pride, 
and camping with her family. Pat loved Elvis and country music. If she 
had the chance to relax, she would watch a western, John Wayne was her 
favorite. She loved to work a crossword, sew and screen-print shirts. 
Pat belonged to the St. Ann’s Catholic Church until it closed and then 
attended St. Joseph’s in Damar.
 Pat had a deep love and devotion for her husband, children, 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and family. Her great love and faith
 in God was not only a constant source of strength for herself, but also
 for all who knew her. May she now finally rest without pain and stand 
without blemish and watch over those she leaves behind.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Minifee Runyan; and brother-in-law Francis Kern.
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Robert Kern Jr. of 
Palco, Paul Kern of Dallas, TX, and David Kern of Colby, KS; sisters, 
Pam (Richard) Young of AR, and Gladys (Ken) Schoo of MO; four 
grandchildren, Krissen (Michael) Hamm, Bradley Kern, Mallory Kern, and 
Miranda Kern; and six great-grandchildren, Jason, Travis, Atticus, 
Michael, Joe, and Sophie.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 
10 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will
 be held on Thursday at the funeral home from 3PM until 8PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to Redbud Village or Palco USD 269 and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Patricia Ann Kern

Norma Kuhlman, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Norma Kuhlman, 80, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at Mary Lanning Hospital, Hastings, NE.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Norma Kuhlman

Priscilla E. Porter, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Rahjes) 
Seeman, was born in Kensington, KS on March 20, 1939.&nbsp; She died May 23, 
2021, at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 82.

On May 2, 1971, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, she was 
united in marriage to Benjamin Porter of Hastings, NE.&nbsp; Ben had two 
daughters Tammie and Cindy at the time of their marriage.&nbsp; Sadly, Ben 
died suddenly on January 23, 2001.

Priscilla worked outside the home most of her life.&nbsp; She started at 
Rietzke’s Grocery Store in Kensington, then worked at the Smith Center 
Medical Clinic up until her marriage when she moved to Hastings.&nbsp; She 
then took a job at Brommers Eye Glass Dispensary where she stayed for 20
 years until it closed.&nbsp; Priscilla was looking for a new job when she 
saw an ad in the Hastings Tribune for a sales clerk in Allen’s Wine 
Cellar.&nbsp; She applied and worked there for the next 20 years.&nbsp;

She was a fun loving person.&nbsp; People loved her and she loved people!&nbsp;
 She always had a big smile and great laugh.&nbsp; She had this way of 
tilting her head, raising her eyebrows that no one else could match!

Priscilla loved her Lord and Savior.&nbsp; She attended regular church 
services at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard in Hastings.&nbsp; She 
was also an active member of the ladies circle and participated in 
numerous church functions.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben; four brothers
 Paul Christian, John, Rudolph, and Paul; and seven sisters Doris 
Strege, Ruth Seemann, Julie Landvalter, Wilma Wangerin, Cecilia 
Grauerholz, Marie Wangerin, and Alma Johnson.

Survivors include her step-daughters Tammy Garcia and Cynthia Porter,
 both of Lakewood, CO; a brother Thomas Seemann of Johnson, KS; two 
sister’s-in-law Kay Seemann of Smith Center, KS and Margaret Seeman of 
Norton, KS; and multiple nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Priscilla will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 
2021 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS with Pastor Lorna
 Paulus officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook Page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Kensington.

Mrs. Porter will lie in state from 5 p.m. &nbsp;until 9 p.m. Wednesday and
 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Action Meal Program 
of Hastings, NE c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621963437241.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Priscilla E. Porter, daughter of William and Elizabeth (Rahjes) 
Seeman, was born in Kensington, KS on March 20, 1939.&nbsp; She died May 23, 
2021, at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS at the age of 82.On May 2, 1971, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, she was 
united in marriage to Benjamin Porter of Hastings, NE.&nbsp; Ben had two 
daughters Tammie and Cindy at the time of their marriage.&nbsp; Sadly, Ben 
died suddenly on January 23, 2001.Priscilla worked outside the home most of her life.&nbsp; She started at 
Rietzke’s Grocery Store in Kensington, then worked at the Smith Center 
Medical Clinic up until her marriage when she moved to Hastings.&nbsp; She 
then took a job at Brommers Eye Glass Dispensary where she stayed for 20
 years until it closed.&nbsp; Priscilla was looking for a new job when she 
saw an ad in the Hastings Tribune for a sales clerk in Allen’s Wine 
Cellar.&nbsp; She applied and worked there for the next 20 years.&nbsp;She was a fun loving person.&nbsp; People loved her and she loved people!&nbsp;
 She always had a big smile and great laugh.&nbsp; She had this way of 
tilting her head, raising her eyebrows that no one else could match!Priscilla loved her Lord and Savior.&nbsp; She attended regular church 
services at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shephard in Hastings.&nbsp; She 
was also an active member of the ladies circle and participated in 
numerous church functions.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ben; four brothers
 Paul Christian, John, Rudolph, and Paul; and seven sisters Doris 
Strege, Ruth Seemann, Julie Landvalter, Wilma Wangerin, Cecilia 
Grauerholz, Marie Wangerin, and Alma Johnson.Survivors include her step-daughters Tammy Garcia and Cynthia Porter,
 both of Lakewood, CO; a brother Thomas Seemann of Johnson, KS; two 
sister’s-in-law Kay Seemann of Smith Center, KS and Margaret Seeman of 
Norton, KS; and multiple nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Priscilla will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 28, 
2021 at the St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS with Pastor Lorna
 Paulus officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook Page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Kensington.Mrs. Porter will lie in state from 5 p.m. &nbsp;until 9 p.m. Wednesday and
 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.Memorial contributions may be made to the Senior Action Meal Program 
of Hastings, NE c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Priscilla Porter 

Barbara Dale Poage, 81, Hill City, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.
 She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in Ransom to Ray and Mary Rosalie (Doty) Sonnenburg.
 She married Jerry Poage on May 31, 1959, in Ransom. 
 Survivors include her husband, Hill City; a son, Trent Poage, 
Columbia/Waverly, Missouri; a brother, Ken Schweitzer, Lenexa; a 
sister, Linda McFadden, Shawnee; and two grandsons.
 Due to the covid pandemic memorial services will be conducted at a later date. A complete obituary at a later date.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621963335720.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Dale Poage, 81, Hill City, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.
 She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in Ransom to Ray and Mary Rosalie (Doty) Sonnenburg.
 She married Jerry Poage on May 31, 1959, in Ransom. 
 Survivors include her husband, Hill City; a son, Trent Poage, 
Columbia/Waverly, Missouri; a brother, Ken Schweitzer, Lenexa; a 
sister, Linda McFadden, Shawnee; and two grandsons.
 Due to the covid pandemic memorial services will be conducted at a later date. A complete obituary at a later date.

Barbara Dale Poage

Clifford James Luke, 72, passed away April 17, 2021, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born September 29, 1948, at Rochelle, Ill., to Chalon
 &amp; Avis (Lewis) Luke. He married Kathleen Spurgeon March 19, 2004, 
at Gibson City, Ill.

A resident of Great Bend since 2019, Clifford worked in the 
agriculture and canning industries in Illinois for many years. He 
enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. For several 
years he used his vacation to go on mission work trips at Kemmerer 
Village Children’s Home. His passion was gardening, especially growing 
tomatoes.

Survivors include, his wife, Reverend Kathleen Luke of First 
Presbyterian Church; two sons, Christopher (Lynn) Luke and Corey (Lisa) 
Luke; a step daughter, Stef Edmisson Mirjah; a step son, Joseph 
Edmisson; and four grandchildren, Madelyn, Travis, Truman and Scarlett. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Cheryl Luke.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 
Saturday, June 12, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend. A 
Celebration of Life Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church, 
with Reverend Julie Bunt presiding. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials have 
been designated to First Presbyterian Church or Kemmerer Village 
Children's Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Clifford James Luke, 72, passed away April 17, 2021, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born September 29, 1948, at Rochelle, Ill., to Chalon
 &amp; Avis (Lewis) Luke. He married Kathleen Spurgeon March 19, 2004, 
at Gibson City, Ill.A resident of Great Bend since 2019, Clifford worked in the 
agriculture and canning industries in Illinois for many years. He 
enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends. For several 
years he used his vacation to go on mission work trips at Kemmerer 
Village Children’s Home. His passion was gardening, especially growing 
tomatoes.Survivors include, his wife, Reverend Kathleen Luke of First 
Presbyterian Church; two sons, Christopher (Lynn) Luke and Corey (Lisa) 
Luke; a step daughter, Stef Edmisson Mirjah; a step son, Joseph 
Edmisson; and four grandchildren, Madelyn, Travis, Truman and Scarlett. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Cheryl Luke.The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., 
Saturday, June 12, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend. A 
Celebration of Life Service will follow at 10:00 a.m. at the church, 
with Reverend Julie Bunt presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have 
been designated to First Presbyterian Church or Kemmerer Village 
Children's Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Clifford James Luke

Former Salida resident Jeanne Adele Schoech, 76, died April 20, 2021, in
 Clifton, Colorado. 


Jeanne was born October 18, 1944, to Maxine Bradbury and Gene Stanwood. 
Jeanne grew up in Ellis, Kansas. Jeanne’s fondest memories of her 
childhood included a love of dance, travels with her Grandpa Max, and 
the joys of growing up in a small town. She later attended Fort Hays 
State University where she furthered her love of the arts. 

 
In 1966, she married David Schoech. During the first years of their 
marriage, Jeanne and David lived in California while David served in the
 Navy. A desire to be close to family brought the young couple back to 
Kansas in 1970. 

Jeanne savored these years being close to family but 
also found joy fostering her own personal love of dance. Jeanne opened 
her own dance studio in the basement of their family home. It wasn’t 
long before Jeanne’s studio expanded and she was busy offering classes 
and coordinating recitals. Jeanne’s love of dance was also shared with 
all of her children, as each of her four children took classes, 
performed in recitals, and continued through the generations. 
In 1986, Jeanne and David followed their dream of moving to Colorado. 
Jeanne continued to teach dance but also discovered a love for teaching 
in schools. Jeanne spent many years working as a paraprofessional 
supporting students receiving special education services related to an 
emotional or behavioral disability. Jeanne had an amazing way of 
blending all the things she loved in life. 

Her professional work was no 
different. During her time working in schools, Jeanne brought dance, 
dogs, and her love of reading to students. Jeanne developed Paws for 
Reading, an after school reading program where students had an 
opportunity to read aloud to a dog, Kids in Action, which provided 
creative dance lessons to elementary students, and provided the students
 she supported access to unlimited love, devotion, trust, and learning 
through her development Dog Days, a therapy and dog training program 
utilized in the special education classroom where Jeanne taught. Jeanne 
savored her many adventures with dogs and captured this in the book she 
published titled Hank and Company: Paws for Therapy. 

 
After Jeanne had finished raising her children, she fulfilled a lifelong
 dream of obtaining a college education. Jeanne left her home of Salida,
 Colorado for the big city. She moved to Aurora, Colorado and completed 
her Associate of the Arts degree, and went on to work as an educator in 
preschools. She also continued to advocate for students and dogs by 
developing a therapy dog organization at a local residential treatment 
center. Jeanne always believed in the healing bond that is built between
 a dog and a human and modeled this belief all her life.  
Jeanne spent the last years of her life living in Clifton, Colorado. She
 was thankful for the time spent closer to her daughter Jana, and two 
grandchildren, Josh and Morgan. 

During this time, Jeanne continued to 
support her love of dogs by becoming a board member of the Grand Valley 
Kennel Club where she supported the annual dog show, volunteering with 
students to provide a foundation of dog knowledge, and contributing to 
the animal care fair.  
Jeanne’s creativity, wisdom, and determination were evident throughout 
her life! She had an amazing ability to find gratitude in the moment. 
She was intentional in noticing the snow-capped mountains, the blue sky,
 the “fairies” in her garden, or the leaves crunching under her feet. 
She relished in time with family, friendships, sitting on the patio, 
trips to New Mexico, garage sales, the sight of a hummingbird, homegrown
 tomatoes, family traditions, a dog at her side, fresh flowers, a good 
book, dancing, watching the Grand Mesa turn pink, telling stories, and 
laughing. 

Her family and friends are reminded of these words when 
remembering Jeanne: “you have done all this without a word, a touch or a
 deed. You have done this by being yourself.” There is no question 
Jeanne’s love of life and family will live on forever. 

 
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, David Schoech, 
grandparents, Della and Max Underhill, mother, Maxine Bradbury, and 
father, Gene Stanwood. 

 
Survivors include son, Michael, and wife Mary Schoech, of Russell, 
Kansas, son, Todd and wife, Christine (Kris) Schoech of Salida, 
Colorado; daughter, Jana Schoech of Grand Junction, Colorado, daughter, 
Laura Trapp and husband Jim Trapp of Loveland, Colorado; grandson, 
Justin Schoech, grandson, Matt Schoech, granddaughter, Jessica Schoech, 
grandson, Josh Reynolds, granddaughter, Morgan Reynolds, grandson, 
Easton Trapp, granddaughter, Presley Trapp, and a great-grandchild, 
Analeigha and David Schoech.  Also surviving is a brother, Donald 
Bradbury. 
Burial and service are planned at Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis Kansas on 
July 24, 2021, at 10:00 am. A brunch at Ellis Public Library will follow.


Please take a moment to read or share a memory about Jeanne by visiting
 the following link: <a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grand-junction-co/jeanne-schoech-10162165">https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grand-junction-co/jeanne-schoech-10162165</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621948547240.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Former Salida resident Jeanne Adele Schoech, 76, died April 20, 2021, in
 Clifton, Colorado. 
Jeanne was born October 18, 1944, to Maxine Bradbury and Gene Stanwood. 
Jeanne grew up in Ellis, Kansas. Jeanne’s fondest memories of her 
childhood included a love of dance, travels with her Grandpa Max, and 
the joys of growing up in a small town. She later attended Fort Hays 
State University where she furthered her love of the arts. 
In 1966, she married David Schoech. During the first years of their 
marriage, Jeanne and David lived in California while David served in the
 Navy. A desire to be close to family brought the young couple back to 
Kansas in 1970. Jeanne savored these years being close to family but 
also found joy fostering her own personal love of dance. Jeanne opened 
her own dance studio in the basement of their family home. It wasn’t 
long before Jeanne’s studio expanded and she was busy offering classes 
and coordinating recitals. Jeanne’s love of dance was also shared with 
all of her children, as each of her four children took classes, 
performed in recitals, and continued through the generations. 
In 1986, Jeanne and David followed their dream of moving to Colorado. 
Jeanne continued to teach dance but also discovered a love for teaching 
in schools. Jeanne spent many years working as a paraprofessional 
supporting students receiving special education services related to an 
emotional or behavioral disability. Jeanne had an amazing way of 
blending all the things she loved in life. Her professional work was no 
different. During her time working in schools, Jeanne brought dance, 
dogs, and her love of reading to students. Jeanne developed Paws for 
Reading, an after school reading program where students had an 
opportunity to read aloud to a dog, Kids in Action, which provided 
creative dance lessons to elementary students, and provided the students
 she supported access to unlimited love, devotion, trust, and learning 
through her development Dog Days, a therapy and dog training program 
utilized in the special education classroom where Jeanne taught. Jeanne 
savored her many adventures with dogs and captured this in the book she 
published titled Hank and Company: Paws for Therapy. 
After Jeanne had finished raising her children, she fulfilled a lifelong
 dream of obtaining a college education. Jeanne left her home of Salida,
 Colorado for the big city. She moved to Aurora, Colorado and completed 
her Associate of the Arts degree, and went on to work as an educator in 
preschools. She also continued to advocate for students and dogs by 
developing a therapy dog organization at a local residential treatment 
center. Jeanne always believed in the healing bond that is built between
 a dog and a human and modeled this belief all her life. 
Jeanne spent the last years of her life living in Clifton, Colorado. She
 was thankful for the time spent closer to her daughter Jana, and two 
grandchildren, Josh and Morgan. During this time, Jeanne continued to 
support her love of dogs by becoming a board member of the Grand Valley 
Kennel Club where she supported the annual dog show, volunteering with 
students to provide a foundation of dog knowledge, and contributing to 
the animal care fair. 
Jeanne’s creativity, wisdom, and determination were evident throughout 
her life! She had an amazing ability to find gratitude in the moment. 
She was intentional in noticing the snow-capped mountains, the blue sky,
 the “fairies” in her garden, or the leaves crunching under her feet. 
She relished in time with family, friendships, sitting on the patio, 
trips to New Mexico, garage sales, the sight of a hummingbird, homegrown
 tomatoes, family traditions, a dog at her side, fresh flowers, a good 
book, dancing, watching the Grand Mesa turn pink, telling stories, and 
laughing. Her family and friends are reminded of these words when 
remembering Jeanne: “you have done all this without a word, a touch or a
 deed. You have done this by being yourself.” There is no question 
Jeanne’s love of life and family will live on forever. 
Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, David Schoech, 
grandparents, Della and Max Underhill, mother, Maxine Bradbury, and 
father, Gene Stanwood. 
Survivors include son, Michael, and wife Mary Schoech, of Russell, 
Kansas, son, Todd and wife, Christine (Kris) Schoech of Salida, 
Colorado; daughter, Jana Schoech of Grand Junction, Colorado, daughter, 
Laura Trapp and husband Jim Trapp of Loveland, Colorado; grandson, 
Justin Schoech, grandson, Matt Schoech, granddaughter, Jessica Schoech, 
grandson, Josh Reynolds, granddaughter, Morgan Reynolds, grandson, 
Easton Trapp, granddaughter, Presley Trapp, and a great-grandchild, 
Analeigha and David Schoech. Also surviving is a brother, Donald 
Bradbury. 
Burial and service are planned at Mount Hope Cemetery, Ellis Kansas on 
July 24, 2021, at 10:00 am. A brunch at Ellis Public Library will follow.
 Please take a moment to read or share a memory about Jeanne by visiting
 the following link: <a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grand-junction-co/jeanne-schoech-10162165">https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/grand-junction-co/jeanne-schoech-10162165</a>

Jeanne Adele Schoech

Steven J. Ashbaugh, age 70, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. He was 
born June 16, 1950, to Lawrence and Minnie (Haneke) Ashbaugh.&nbsp;

Steve attended Ellis schools and was a lifetime Ellis Resident.

He was a brother of Sandra, Dixie, Darwin and Dwayne.

No services are planned at this time. 
Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Steven J. Ashbaugh, age 70, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Friday, May 14, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. He was 
born June 16, 1950, to Lawrence and Minnie (Haneke) Ashbaugh.&nbsp;Steve attended Ellis schools and was a lifetime Ellis Resident.He was a brother of Sandra, Dixie, Darwin and Dwayne.No services are planned at this time. 
Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Steven J. Ashbaugh

How does one condense a person's full, adventurous life into just a few, short paragraphs?
 For the people that knew Wade, it really is not necessary. We have 
our memories of a fella that was tough and strong on the outside yet 
wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a teller of BIG stories and 
thoroughly enjoyed playing any kind of game or any prank. Wade believed 
in working hard and playing hard. His boys learned very early on to 
never say they were bored as he was the ultimate taskmaster.
 To those who met Wade in passing, or while making a deal, you only 
saw a smidgen of a great guy. You may have noticed his clever, creative,
 artistic side as he built decks, carved antlers, or created lariat rope
 lamps. Many have witnessed his hunting prowess, always knowing where 
the pheasant or coyote would be. Some have seen that he was an intuitive
 horseman that could calm a colt or rope a steer.
 Wade's young buddies know he spent his early years drifting between 
the Hill City, Kansas school system and the family farm, the swimming 
pool, out to Grandpa Tiny's to hunt or to Grandpa Critchfield’s for 
butterscotch pudding. He enjoyed playing baseball, (not watching it) and
 drag racing down Hwy 24, but it was mostly all about hunting or rodeo.
 To Michelle Graham, Wade was her treasure. They met the spring of 
1983 in Hays, Kansas, at the stable where they both boarded their 
horses, and they were married by that October. They were blessed with 
two amazing sons, Hylan Koby in 1988 and then in 1993, Bryce Kannen was 
born. Wade loved being called "Grandpa" by Hylan's sons, Kael and Kaden,
 the two rays of sunshine in his life.
 For those of us who worked with Wade, we remember his determination 
to do things "The Critchfield Way". Much of his adult life, he worked 
for his brother Stan at Superior Mobile Home Moving, Inc. While living 
in Colorado Springs for seven years, he owned and operated his 
residential painting business, but also found his real passion when he 
started to buy and sell at flea markets. He followed his love of 
everything Western and joined the National Western Bit and Spur Assoc., 
going to cowboy shows from Texas to Wyoming. Wade also had shorter 
stints as a pen rider at Penokee Feedlot, cowboyed for Legere Ranch in 
New Mexico, as well as farming and running his own herd of Red Angus 
cows.
 To all his family and friends, please know that Wade held your 
relationships close to his heart and appreciated everything he had 
learned from you. He never forgot a trade he had made. He remembered who
 had taught him to waterski, how to build a straight fence, recognize a 
fake antique, ride a bull, fly a plane (if only for 30 seconds!), finish
 concrete or swing a golf club. He always seemed to figure things out. 
 Wade fell asleep in death with bravery and faith in Jehovah's 
promises for the future, on May 16, 2021 at the Graham County Hospital 
in Hill City, Kansas.
 Wade was proceeded in death by his dad Jesse Junior Critchfield, his
 brother Stanley Critchfield and two nephews. Wade has left behind his 
wife Michelle of Hill City; his son Hylan with wife Samantha (Cano), 
Kael and Kaden of Colby; his son Bryce of Hill City; his mother Yvonne 
(Stinemetz) Critchfield of Hill City; his sister Charlene Yearout with 
Phil of Andover; his sister Colleen Herlevich with Dan of Littleton, 
Colorado; sister-in-law Sherry Critchfield of Bend, Oregon, plus many 
nieces and nephews.
 A private family graveside service will be held later. 
 HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

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 </figure>How does one condense a person's full, adventurous life into just a few, short paragraphs?
 For the people that knew Wade, it really is not necessary. We have 
our memories of a fella that was tough and strong on the outside yet 
wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a teller of BIG stories and 
thoroughly enjoyed playing any kind of game or any prank. Wade believed 
in working hard and playing hard. His boys learned very early on to 
never say they were bored as he was the ultimate taskmaster.
 To those who met Wade in passing, or while making a deal, you only 
saw a smidgen of a great guy. You may have noticed his clever, creative,
 artistic side as he built decks, carved antlers, or created lariat rope
 lamps. Many have witnessed his hunting prowess, always knowing where 
the pheasant or coyote would be. Some have seen that he was an intuitive
 horseman that could calm a colt or rope a steer.
 Wade's young buddies know he spent his early years drifting between 
the Hill City, Kansas school system and the family farm, the swimming 
pool, out to Grandpa Tiny's to hunt or to Grandpa Critchfield’s for 
butterscotch pudding. He enjoyed playing baseball, (not watching it) and
 drag racing down Hwy 24, but it was mostly all about hunting or rodeo.
 To Michelle Graham, Wade was her treasure. They met the spring of 
1983 in Hays, Kansas, at the stable where they both boarded their 
horses, and they were married by that October. They were blessed with 
two amazing sons, Hylan Koby in 1988 and then in 1993, Bryce Kannen was 
born. Wade loved being called "Grandpa" by Hylan's sons, Kael and Kaden,
 the two rays of sunshine in his life.
 For those of us who worked with Wade, we remember his determination 
to do things "The Critchfield Way". Much of his adult life, he worked 
for his brother Stan at Superior Mobile Home Moving, Inc. While living 
in Colorado Springs for seven years, he owned and operated his 
residential painting business, but also found his real passion when he 
started to buy and sell at flea markets. He followed his love of 
everything Western and joined the National Western Bit and Spur Assoc., 
going to cowboy shows from Texas to Wyoming. Wade also had shorter 
stints as a pen rider at Penokee Feedlot, cowboyed for Legere Ranch in 
New Mexico, as well as farming and running his own herd of Red Angus 
cows.
 To all his family and friends, please know that Wade held your 
relationships close to his heart and appreciated everything he had 
learned from you. He never forgot a trade he had made. He remembered who
 had taught him to waterski, how to build a straight fence, recognize a 
fake antique, ride a bull, fly a plane (if only for 30 seconds!), finish
 concrete or swing a golf club. He always seemed to figure things out. 
 Wade fell asleep in death with bravery and faith in Jehovah's 
promises for the future, on May 16, 2021 at the Graham County Hospital 
in Hill City, Kansas.
 Wade was proceeded in death by his dad Jesse Junior Critchfield, his
 brother Stanley Critchfield and two nephews. Wade has left behind his 
wife Michelle of Hill City; his son Hylan with wife Samantha (Cano), 
Kael and Kaden of Colby; his son Bryce of Hill City; his mother Yvonne 
(Stinemetz) Critchfield of Hill City; his sister Charlene Yearout with 
Phil of Andover; his sister Colleen Herlevich with Dan of Littleton, 
Colorado; sister-in-law Sherry Critchfield of Bend, Oregon, plus many 
nieces and nephews.
 A private family graveside service will be held later. 
 HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

Mark Wade Critchfield

Bethold Joseph “B.J.” Hirt, 81, died on May 21 in Lincoln, Neb., after
 a short battle with cancer. He was a wonderful father, husband, 
teacher, scientist, master woodworker and friend to anybody who stopped 
by the shop in his garage to chat. He was kind and gentle and generous 
in many unassuming ways; a hard-working farm kid to the core. Born in 
1940 to Bethold and Evelyn Hirt, he grew up in Dorrance, Kan., and 
graduated from Dorrance High School, Fort Hays State College and Kansas 
State University, where he earned his PhD in 1968. He was a tall fellow 
and loved sports. His high school team won the 1956 Kansas State 
Basketball Championship (Div. BB), and he went on to play basketball at 
Fort Hays State. He also played a mean trombone when he was young.

It was at K-State that he married Donna Dlabal. From there they moved
 to Wayne, Neb., where Hirt was a professor of biology at Wayne State 
College. In 1978, they and their three children moved to Lincoln, Neb. 
Hirt taught biology, physiology and anatomy to thousands of students at 
Lincoln High School before retiring in 1998. He was a skilled woodworker
 who could build or fix anything. People came to his shop from far and 
wide with their family heirlooms, and he saved untold hundreds of broken
 chairs, tables, beds and other pieces of furniture from the trash heap,
 usually using salvaged wood.

Hirt enjoyed simple pleasures: a huge pile of fire wood, taking the 
long way and the country roads, a bag of peanut clusters or a chocolate 
chip cookie. He was a smart cookie himself and knew a lot about a lot of
 things. There was always a well-read newspaper or a crossword near his 
chair and the History Channel on the TV. He was great at Jeopardy. He 
was a man of science but also a man of faith. He was a realist but also 
an optimist. There is so much more we would like to say, but a really 
long obituary would not be his style.

He is survived by Doni, his wife of 56 years; his children and their 
spouses: Jane Hirt (Michael Lenzi) of Chicago, Susan Hirt (Brian) of 
Chesterfield, Mo., and Mitch Hirt (Lori) of Lincoln; his grandchildren 
Nathan and Evan; his sister Rosa Lee Whitmer (Richard) of Wilson, Kan.; 
and many nieces and nephews around the country. They will miss him 
greatly.

Visitation with the Family present will be at Butherus, Maser &amp; 
Love, 4040 A. St., in Lincoln on Monday, May 24, 2021, 3-7pm. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 26 at 10:30am at St. Joseph 
Parish in Dorrance, KS. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to 
the People’s City Mission in Lincoln or to St. Joseph Parish in 
Dorrance, Kan. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Bethold Joseph “B.J.” Hirt, 81, died on May 21 in Lincoln, Neb., after
 a short battle with cancer. He was a wonderful father, husband, 
teacher, scientist, master woodworker and friend to anybody who stopped 
by the shop in his garage to chat. He was kind and gentle and generous 
in many unassuming ways; a hard-working farm kid to the core. Born in 
1940 to Bethold and Evelyn Hirt, he grew up in Dorrance, Kan., and 
graduated from Dorrance High School, Fort Hays State College and Kansas 
State University, where he earned his PhD in 1968. He was a tall fellow 
and loved sports. His high school team won the 1956 Kansas State 
Basketball Championship (Div. BB), and he went on to play basketball at 
Fort Hays State. He also played a mean trombone when he was young.It was at K-State that he married Donna Dlabal. From there they moved
 to Wayne, Neb., where Hirt was a professor of biology at Wayne State 
College. In 1978, they and their three children moved to Lincoln, Neb. 
Hirt taught biology, physiology and anatomy to thousands of students at 
Lincoln High School before retiring in 1998. He was a skilled woodworker
 who could build or fix anything. People came to his shop from far and 
wide with their family heirlooms, and he saved untold hundreds of broken
 chairs, tables, beds and other pieces of furniture from the trash heap,
 usually using salvaged wood.Hirt enjoyed simple pleasures: a huge pile of fire wood, taking the 
long way and the country roads, a bag of peanut clusters or a chocolate 
chip cookie. He was a smart cookie himself and knew a lot about a lot of
 things. There was always a well-read newspaper or a crossword near his 
chair and the History Channel on the TV. He was great at Jeopardy. He 
was a man of science but also a man of faith. He was a realist but also 
an optimist. There is so much more we would like to say, but a really 
long obituary would not be his style.He is survived by Doni, his wife of 56 years; his children and their 
spouses: Jane Hirt (Michael Lenzi) of Chicago, Susan Hirt (Brian) of 
Chesterfield, Mo., and Mitch Hirt (Lori) of Lincoln; his grandchildren 
Nathan and Evan; his sister Rosa Lee Whitmer (Richard) of Wilson, Kan.; 
and many nieces and nephews around the country. They will miss him 
greatly.Visitation with the Family present will be at Butherus, Maser &amp; 
Love, 4040 A. St., in Lincoln on Monday, May 24, 2021, 3-7pm. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Wednesday, May 26 at 10:30am at St. Joseph 
Parish in Dorrance, KS. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to 
the People’s City Mission in Lincoln or to St. Joseph Parish in 
Dorrance, Kan. &nbsp;

Bethold Joseph 'B.J.' Hirt

Robert William Strickert, beloved husband, father, and grandfather 
exhaled his last breath on Friday, April 23rd, 2021.&nbsp; He was found in 
the place that made him feel at home … by his tools and his hot rod. At 
the age of 70, full of love and compassion, his heart gave out while 
returning inside from his garage. He now joined his beloved late wife B.B. in eternal love up in heaven.

On March 3, 1979, he married B. B. Steward in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on August 2, 1994, in Denver, Colorado.

Robert, also known as Bob, was born on May 27th, 1950, in Garden City 
Kansas, son of J.R. and Ellender Huffman Strickert.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Scott City Kansas on the Silver King Ranch. During high school, he 
enjoyed many things like band and debate and was well known for his 
accomplishment in those areas. After graduating high school he went to 
cosmetology school at the Garden City community college in Garden City, 
Kansas. After that, he completed multiple ASE certifications and 
maintain them for over 40 years. He had fabricated and patented many 
types of equipment within the mechanical field. Many who knew him knew 
his expertise with any vehicle and mechanical machine.

He married the love of his life on March 3rd, 1979. Robert and B. B. 
were married for 15 beautiful years until her passing on August 2nd, 
1994. He said to me he would never find love like that again. In his 
late years, he also studied gunsmithing and received a degree at the age
 of 65. He completed the 9-month course in only 30 days and had a 
perfect score.

Robert was a loving man that enjoyed being around family and helped 
many of us when we needed him. He was always a shoulder to cry on and 
reliable no matter what. He will be missed and never forgotten...Fly 
High Bob Fly High.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, 
at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Services will 
be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page 
(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 10:25 AM.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Robert Strickert 
Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Robert William Strickert, beloved husband, father, and grandfather 
exhaled his last breath on Friday, April 23rd, 2021.&nbsp; He was found in 
the place that made him feel at home … by his tools and his hot rod. At 
the age of 70, full of love and compassion, his heart gave out while 
returning inside from his garage. He now joined his beloved late wife B.B. in eternal love up in heaven.On March 3, 1979, he married B. B. Steward in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on August 2, 1994, in Denver, Colorado.Robert, also known as Bob, was born on May 27th, 1950, in Garden City 
Kansas, son of J.R. and Ellender Huffman Strickert.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Scott City Kansas on the Silver King Ranch. During high school, he 
enjoyed many things like band and debate and was well known for his 
accomplishment in those areas. After graduating high school he went to 
cosmetology school at the Garden City community college in Garden City, 
Kansas. After that, he completed multiple ASE certifications and 
maintain them for over 40 years. He had fabricated and patented many 
types of equipment within the mechanical field. Many who knew him knew 
his expertise with any vehicle and mechanical machine.He married the love of his life on March 3rd, 1979. Robert and B. B. 
were married for 15 beautiful years until her passing on August 2nd, 
1994. He said to me he would never find love like that again. In his 
late years, he also studied gunsmithing and received a degree at the age
 of 65. He completed the 9-month course in only 30 days and had a 
perfect score.Robert was a loving man that enjoyed being around family and helped 
many of us when we needed him. He was always a shoulder to cry on and 
reliable no matter what. He will be missed and never forgotten...Fly 
High Bob Fly High.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, 
at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Services will 
be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page 
(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 10:25 AM.There will be no visitation times.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Robert Strickert 
Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.

Robert William Strickert

Mark “Papa” Darin Brightbill, 55, of Salina, passed away peacefully 
with his family by his side on Friday, May 21, 2021.&nbsp; Mark was born in 
Salina on April 22, 1966, to Fred and Ardyth (Sims) Brightbill.&nbsp;

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Karen, Salina; 
daughter, Laney Roths (Dustin), Hays; son, Mason (Grace), Overland Park;
 and two grandchildren, his pride and joy, Nolan and Scarlett Roths.

Mark is also survived by his parents, Fred and Ardyth Brightbill; 
siblings, Scott Brightbill, Trace Brightbill (Sandy), and Nicole Wisbey 
(Steve), all of Salina; his father and mother-in-law, Austin and Barbara
 Allen, Salina; brothers-in-law, Rick Allen (Theresa), Shawnee, and Ron 
Allen (Sandy), Seattle, Wash.; and sister-in-law, Kathy Clark (Chris), 
Salina; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of 
friends. This list would not be complete without mentioning his best 
friend, faithful canine companion, and napping partner, Zoe.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Thelma Brightbill, and Wilson and Letta Sims, Salina.

Mark attended Kansas State University upon graduating from Salina 
South High School.&nbsp; His Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis put his college 
career on hold while he received treatment. During that time he worked 
various jobs, including A&amp;B Machine, where he grew up working side 
by side with his father and brothers.&nbsp;

While in Salina, he met and fell in love with his lifetime partner, 
and they were united in marriage on October 11, 1986, at First Covenant 
Church.&nbsp; His mechanical background landed him a position with Boeing 
Aerospace Operations working on the B1B Bomber Simulator in Alabama, 
Texas, and Wichita, Kan.&nbsp; Family ties brought them back to Salina where 
he completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering at K-State Salina.&nbsp; 
His skills were put to use at KASA Industrial Controls and Exline until 
he found his way back to his roots at A&amp;B Machine.&nbsp; Mark and Karen 
purchased A&amp;B from his parents and ran it for 10 years before his 
health forced him to retire in 2019.

Mark’s successful career waned in comparison to his personal success 
as a husband, father, Papa, son, uncle, and friend.&nbsp; He will forever be 
remembered for his love of life, whether it was playing cards and games,
 restoring cars, creating art, playing golf, or his favorite passion – 
weekend fishing with his friends of the Air Capital Bass Masters Club or
 trips to Texoma with family and friends.&nbsp; Mark found ways to make an 
impact without being in the spotlight.&nbsp; His behind the scenes giving, 
truly from the heart, benefitted many in the community.&nbsp; He was always 
thinking of others and lending an ear.&nbsp; His grit and determination to 
walk his daughter down the aisle awarded him the Mettle of Honor at 
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2016.&nbsp; Mark’s claim to fame was his 
debut as Mr. August in the Madonna 2016 calendar.&nbsp; He was also active in
 Relay for Life and volunteered at Camp Hope, a camp for children who 
have or have had cancer.

Visitation will be Thursday, May 27 from 4-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 
137 N. 8th, Salina, Kan., with family present from 6-8.&nbsp; A funeral 
service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 28 at First Covenant 
Church, 2625 E. Magnolia Rd., Salina, Kan., followed by a graveside 
service at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to one of the following:&nbsp; 
KyMel, Inc., (formerly known as Camp Hope), First Tee – Salina, or to 
Friends of Salina Animal Shelter, care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Mark “Papa” Darin Brightbill, 55, of Salina, passed away peacefully 
with his family by his side on Friday, May 21, 2021.&nbsp; Mark was born in 
Salina on April 22, 1966, to Fred and Ardyth (Sims) Brightbill.&nbsp;He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Karen, Salina; 
daughter, Laney Roths (Dustin), Hays; son, Mason (Grace), Overland Park;
 and two grandchildren, his pride and joy, Nolan and Scarlett Roths.Mark is also survived by his parents, Fred and Ardyth Brightbill; 
siblings, Scott Brightbill, Trace Brightbill (Sandy), and Nicole Wisbey 
(Steve), all of Salina; his father and mother-in-law, Austin and Barbara
 Allen, Salina; brothers-in-law, Rick Allen (Theresa), Shawnee, and Ron 
Allen (Sandy), Seattle, Wash.; and sister-in-law, Kathy Clark (Chris), 
Salina; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of 
friends. This list would not be complete without mentioning his best 
friend, faithful canine companion, and napping partner, Zoe.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Frank and Thelma Brightbill, and Wilson and Letta Sims, Salina.Mark attended Kansas State University upon graduating from Salina 
South High School.&nbsp; His Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosis put his college 
career on hold while he received treatment. During that time he worked 
various jobs, including A&amp;B Machine, where he grew up working side 
by side with his father and brothers.&nbsp;While in Salina, he met and fell in love with his lifetime partner, 
and they were united in marriage on October 11, 1986, at First Covenant 
Church.&nbsp; His mechanical background landed him a position with Boeing 
Aerospace Operations working on the B1B Bomber Simulator in Alabama, 
Texas, and Wichita, Kan.&nbsp; Family ties brought them back to Salina where 
he completed his degree in Mechanical Engineering at K-State Salina.&nbsp; 
His skills were put to use at KASA Industrial Controls and Exline until 
he found his way back to his roots at A&amp;B Machine.&nbsp; Mark and Karen 
purchased A&amp;B from his parents and ran it for 10 years before his 
health forced him to retire in 2019.Mark’s successful career waned in comparison to his personal success 
as a husband, father, Papa, son, uncle, and friend.&nbsp; He will forever be 
remembered for his love of life, whether it was playing cards and games,
 restoring cars, creating art, playing golf, or his favorite passion – 
weekend fishing with his friends of the Air Capital Bass Masters Club or
 trips to Texoma with family and friends.&nbsp; Mark found ways to make an 
impact without being in the spotlight.&nbsp; His behind the scenes giving, 
truly from the heart, benefitted many in the community.&nbsp; He was always 
thinking of others and lending an ear.&nbsp; His grit and determination to 
walk his daughter down the aisle awarded him the Mettle of Honor at 
Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in 2016.&nbsp; Mark’s claim to fame was his 
debut as Mr. August in the Madonna 2016 calendar.&nbsp; He was also active in
 Relay for Life and volunteered at Camp Hope, a camp for children who 
have or have had cancer.Visitation will be Thursday, May 27 from 4-8 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, 
137 N. 8th, Salina, Kan., with family present from 6-8.&nbsp; A funeral 
service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 28 at First Covenant 
Church, 2625 E. Magnolia Rd., Salina, Kan., followed by a graveside 
service at All Saints Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to one of the following:&nbsp; 
KyMel, Inc., (formerly known as Camp Hope), First Tee – Salina, or to 
Friends of Salina Animal Shelter, care of Ryan Mortuary.

Mark 'Papa' Darin Brightbill

Carl Joseph Mumm, 91, of Selden, KS passed away May 20, 2021, in Hoxie, 
Kansas. He was born April 15, 1930, in Rural Sheridan County, Kansas, to 
Anthony and Mary (Kemper) Mumm. 
 Carl lived in the same home for 89 years in Selden. He married 
Delores Schmaderer on February 9, 1963, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Atwood. Carl was a life-long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Selden and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his spare
 time, he enjoyed playing cards, which he was quite good at, and bingo. 
He loved to joke and talk and was always willing to help anyone in need.
 
 Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary; wife, 
Delores and brother-in-law, Cletus Ritter.

He is survived by his sister,
 Wilma Ritter; nephews: Mike Ritter, Bernard Ritter, Robert (Laura) 
Ritter, Michael (Sharon) Schmaderer, Timothy (Susan) Schmaderer, and 
Gregory (Julie) Schmaderer; nieces: Juanita (Kenneth) Denning, Karen 
Simon, Marianne (Pie) Garza, Janet Baalmann, Carleen (Steve) Brewer, and
 Denise (Michael) Martin, and numerous cousins.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Carl-Joseph-Mumm?obId=21191677#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Carl Joseph Mumm, 91, of Selden, KS passed away May 20, 2021, in Hoxie, 
Kansas. He was born April 15, 1930, in Rural Sheridan County, Kansas, to 
Anthony and Mary (Kemper) Mumm. 
 Carl lived in the same home for 89 years in Selden. He married 
Delores Schmaderer on February 9, 1963, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Atwood. Carl was a life-long member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church 
in Selden and was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. In his spare
 time, he enjoyed playing cards, which he was quite good at, and bingo. 
He loved to joke and talk and was always willing to help anyone in need.
 
 Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary; wife, 
Delores and brother-in-law, Cletus Ritter. He is survived by his sister,
 Wilma Ritter; nephews: Mike Ritter, Bernard Ritter, Robert (Laura) 
Ritter, Michael (Sharon) Schmaderer, Timothy (Susan) Schmaderer, and 
Gregory (Julie) Schmaderer; nieces: Juanita (Kenneth) Denning, Karen 
Simon, Marianne (Pie) Garza, Janet Baalmann, Carleen (Steve) Brewer, and
 Denise (Michael) Martin, and numerous cousins.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Carl-Joseph-Mumm?obId=21191677#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Carl Joseph Mumm

The subject decedent, Kenneth L. Kerns, was born, or perhaps stork delivered, on the 29th
 day of December, 1943, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital located 
in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.&nbsp;He was the son, and first child, of
 Clarence H. Kerns and Vivian R. (Hursh) Kerns, husband and wife.

The father, Clarence H. Kerns, was personally present at the 
conception of the subject decedent, but was not personally present at 
the time of the birth of his son. At the time of such birth, or stork 
delivery, Clarence H. Kerns was on active duty in the Army Air Corps, 
and stationed at Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was involved in a B-29 
project relating to the development of a bomb of some type, and he 
always considered Grand Forks, North Dakota, to be a wonderful, tropical
 retreat.

Kenneth L. Kerns grew up at El Dorado, Kansas, a community noted at 
the time for two active oil refineries, and in conjunction therewith, 
noted for pure, clean air. However, he is indebted to Skelly Oil Co. for
 providing refinery employment for Clarence H. Kerns.

Kenneth strongly believed that having an opportunity to grow up in a 
small, midwestern community during the 1950’s was a definite blessing. 
He was convinced that there has never been a better time to encounter 
the joys and hardships of youth and puberty. He strongly believed that 
we need to return to a political administration under the direction of 
one Dwight David Eisenhower, with all citizens being blessed with a 1957
 Chevrolet.

Ken attended and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1961 and 
then attended and graduated from El Dorado Junior College, now known as 
Butler County Community College, in 1963. He then attended and graduated
 from Kansas State College at Pittsburg in 1965. He acquired a 
Bachelor’s Degree, the primary focus being social or political science. 
At such time, he intended to become a secondary level school teacher. 
However, he was persuaded by a very good friend to submit himself to the
 law school admission test, and, thereafter, decided to attend law 
school.

Ken attended and graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 1968, with a Juris Doctorate being granted.

He commenced the practice of law at Great Bend, Kansas during August,
 1968. He continued with the practice of law from 1968 to the time of 
his death.

With reference to his practice of law, he was initially hired by 
another attorney in Great Bend, Kansas. However, he terminated this 
employment arrangement during the year 1972. The termination was 
initiated and completed by Kenneth, the same being based upon a lack of 
ethics coupled with active deception and dishonesty on the part of the 
employer.

In view of the duration of his practice of law, one must certainly 
conclude that he was older than dirt at the time of his demise.

He married one Sherry E. Payne during the early part of the year 
1965. From this union, one child was produced, Brian L. Kerns, Brian now
 residing at Austin, Texas. This marriage was regrettably terminated by 
divorce during the year 1975. Sherry E. (Payne) Kerns survives.

He then married one Elizabeth “Liz” (Herrman) Rebel at Kingman, 
Kansas during the year 1977. This marriage was thankfully terminated by 
divorce, the marriage termination undoubtedly extending his life 
expectancy substantially. Elizabeth “Liz” (Herrman)(Rebel)(Kerns) Taylor
 survives.

He then married one Connie M. Bell during March, 1990. This marriage 
has thankfully survived. He frequently expressed the belief that he had 
finally located a “good” woman.

Kenneth L. Kerns is survived by his wife, Connie, his son, Brian L. 
Kerns, and wife, Tamra, of Austin, Texas, his step-daughter, Rhonda 
Weingrad and her husband Mark (the food mooch), of Great Bend, his 
grandson, Landen Kerns, his granddaughter, McKenna Kerns, his 
step-granddaughter, Ashley McGinnis, and her husband, Sam and Baby Mac, 
his step-granddaughter, Autumn Weingrad, and his good friend and 
companion, Sherman the Cat. He is also survived by a brother, Maynard L.
 Kerns, of El Dorado, Kansas and a sister, Mary Gayle Spoon and husband 
Dean, of Leon, Kansas. He was also predeceased by his great friend, 
Stonewall the Cat, his fuzzy companion, Buggzer the Rabbit, and the 
great animal, Miss Kitty the Cat.

During his presence in Great Bend, Kansas, the subject decedent was a
 member and held various offices with the Great Bend Jaycees, and a 
member and officer of the state Jaycee organization. He was also a 
member of Elks Lodge No. 1127 for a substantial number of years, and an 
auxiliary member of the V.F.W. For several years, he served as the 
advisor to an explorer post, legal related, under the Boy Scout 
organization. He was also involved in instrumental and initiating Hope, 
Incorporated, a predecessor to organizations now existing to assist the 
mentally challenged. He has been a member of the Barton County Bar 
Association since 1968, and has served as both the president and the 
secretary of such organization. He has also been a member of the Kansas 
Bar Association since 1968.

During his presence in Great Bend, Kansas, he has been a member of 
the First Presbyterian Church, and is presently a member of the First 
Christian Church.

Individuals who have been associated and acquainted with Mr. Kerns 
will certainly attest that he always expounded progressive ideas. He 
honored a lifetime mandate, this being as follows: “Change is Bad”. He 
undoubtedly considers his present state of lifelessness to fit within 
the same category, that being that this “change” is bad.

Ken did encounter some difficulty with electronic devices as well as 
anything mechanical. Had he been the king of the world, he would have 
undoubtedly destroyed all computers, cell phones and related items. He 
held an extreme dislike for the electronic filing approach adopted by 
the court system in the State of Kansas, such feeling being amplified by
 the destructive force of the same, in the opinion of Mr. Kerns, to the 
legal profession.

At the time of his death, the subject decedent was extremely 
discouraged as to the state of the legal profession. In the opinion of 
Mr. Kerns, the permissive use of advertising for the legal profession 
basically eliminated professionalism. He strongly believed that, with 
all due respect, the electronic filing system now mandated was 
undoubtedly the most incredibly stupid change ever forced upon the 
practicing attorneys and basically inserted the “Final Nail” into the 
coffin of professionalism.

At the commencement of his legal career, he was extremely proud of 
the legal profession, and his involvement in the same. At the time of 
death, he was extremely discouraged as to the state of the legal 
profession, it being his belief that advertising, a lack of ethics, a 
lack of honesty, and the adoption of greedy concepts have been extremely
 destructive to the legal profession.

Kenneth L. Kerns elected to check it in on the 22nd day of May, 2021.

Should a monument of some type be required to commemorate the life of
 the subject decedent, he would suggest the following inscription: “Your
 Honor, I object”.&nbsp;

Friends may come to Bryant Funeral Home to sign the register book 
from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, and the family will 
receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held at 
2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor 
Josh Leu presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be
 designated to the Mennonite Relief Fund, Salvation Army or Golden Belt 
Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Written and Demanded it be submitted by the Decedent.

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 </figure>The subject decedent, Kenneth L. Kerns, was born, or perhaps stork delivered, on the 29th
 day of December, 1943, at the Susan B. Allen Memorial Hospital located 
in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas.&nbsp;He was the son, and first child, of
 Clarence H. Kerns and Vivian R. (Hursh) Kerns, husband and wife.The father, Clarence H. Kerns, was personally present at the 
conception of the subject decedent, but was not personally present at 
the time of the birth of his son. At the time of such birth, or stork 
delivery, Clarence H. Kerns was on active duty in the Army Air Corps, 
and stationed at Grand Forks, North Dakota. He was involved in a B-29 
project relating to the development of a bomb of some type, and he 
always considered Grand Forks, North Dakota, to be a wonderful, tropical
 retreat.Kenneth L. Kerns grew up at El Dorado, Kansas, a community noted at 
the time for two active oil refineries, and in conjunction therewith, 
noted for pure, clean air. However, he is indebted to Skelly Oil Co. for
 providing refinery employment for Clarence H. Kerns.Kenneth strongly believed that having an opportunity to grow up in a 
small, midwestern community during the 1950’s was a definite blessing. 
He was convinced that there has never been a better time to encounter 
the joys and hardships of youth and puberty. He strongly believed that 
we need to return to a political administration under the direction of 
one Dwight David Eisenhower, with all citizens being blessed with a 1957
 Chevrolet.Ken attended and graduated from El Dorado High School in 1961 and 
then attended and graduated from El Dorado Junior College, now known as 
Butler County Community College, in 1963. He then attended and graduated
 from Kansas State College at Pittsburg in 1965. He acquired a 
Bachelor’s Degree, the primary focus being social or political science. 
At such time, he intended to become a secondary level school teacher. 
However, he was persuaded by a very good friend to submit himself to the
 law school admission test, and, thereafter, decided to attend law 
school.Ken attended and graduated from Washburn University School of Law in 1968, with a Juris Doctorate being granted.He commenced the practice of law at Great Bend, Kansas during August,
 1968. He continued with the practice of law from 1968 to the time of 
his death.With reference to his practice of law, he was initially hired by 
another attorney in Great Bend, Kansas. However, he terminated this 
employment arrangement during the year 1972. The termination was 
initiated and completed by Kenneth, the same being based upon a lack of 
ethics coupled with active deception and dishonesty on the part of the 
employer.In view of the duration of his practice of law, one must certainly 
conclude that he was older than dirt at the time of his demise.He married one Sherry E. Payne during the early part of the year 
1965. From this union, one child was produced, Brian L. Kerns, Brian now
 residing at Austin, Texas. This marriage was regrettably terminated by 
divorce during the year 1975. Sherry E. (Payne) Kerns survives.He then married one Elizabeth “Liz” (Herrman) Rebel at Kingman, 
Kansas during the year 1977. This marriage was thankfully terminated by 
divorce, the marriage termination undoubtedly extending his life 
expectancy substantially. Elizabeth “Liz” (Herrman)(Rebel)(Kerns) Taylor
 survives.He then married one Connie M. Bell during March, 1990. This marriage 
has thankfully survived. He frequently expressed the belief that he had 
finally located a “good” woman.Kenneth L. Kerns is survived by his wife, Connie, his son, Brian L. 
Kerns, and wife, Tamra, of Austin, Texas, his step-daughter, Rhonda 
Weingrad and her husband Mark (the food mooch), of Great Bend, his 
grandson, Landen Kerns, his granddaughter, McKenna Kerns, his 
step-granddaughter, Ashley McGinnis, and her husband, Sam and Baby Mac, 
his step-granddaughter, Autumn Weingrad, and his good friend and 
companion, Sherman the Cat. He is also survived by a brother, Maynard L.
 Kerns, of El Dorado, Kansas and a sister, Mary Gayle Spoon and husband 
Dean, of Leon, Kansas. He was also predeceased by his great friend, 
Stonewall the Cat, his fuzzy companion, Buggzer the Rabbit, and the 
great animal, Miss Kitty the Cat.During his presence in Great Bend, Kansas, the subject decedent was a
 member and held various offices with the Great Bend Jaycees, and a 
member and officer of the state Jaycee organization. He was also a 
member of Elks Lodge No. 1127 for a substantial number of years, and an 
auxiliary member of the V.F.W. For several years, he served as the 
advisor to an explorer post, legal related, under the Boy Scout 
organization. He was also involved in instrumental and initiating Hope, 
Incorporated, a predecessor to organizations now existing to assist the 
mentally challenged. He has been a member of the Barton County Bar 
Association since 1968, and has served as both the president and the 
secretary of such organization. He has also been a member of the Kansas 
Bar Association since 1968.During his presence in Great Bend, Kansas, he has been a member of 
the First Presbyterian Church, and is presently a member of the First 
Christian Church.Individuals who have been associated and acquainted with Mr. Kerns 
will certainly attest that he always expounded progressive ideas. He 
honored a lifetime mandate, this being as follows: “Change is Bad”. He 
undoubtedly considers his present state of lifelessness to fit within 
the same category, that being that this “change” is bad.Ken did encounter some difficulty with electronic devices as well as 
anything mechanical. Had he been the king of the world, he would have 
undoubtedly destroyed all computers, cell phones and related items. He 
held an extreme dislike for the electronic filing approach adopted by 
the court system in the State of Kansas, such feeling being amplified by
 the destructive force of the same, in the opinion of Mr. Kerns, to the 
legal profession.At the time of his death, the subject decedent was extremely 
discouraged as to the state of the legal profession. In the opinion of 
Mr. Kerns, the permissive use of advertising for the legal profession 
basically eliminated professionalism. He strongly believed that, with 
all due respect, the electronic filing system now mandated was 
undoubtedly the most incredibly stupid change ever forced upon the 
practicing attorneys and basically inserted the “Final Nail” into the 
coffin of professionalism.At the commencement of his legal career, he was extremely proud of 
the legal profession, and his involvement in the same. At the time of 
death, he was extremely discouraged as to the state of the legal 
profession, it being his belief that advertising, a lack of ethics, a 
lack of honesty, and the adoption of greedy concepts have been extremely
 destructive to the legal profession.Kenneth L. Kerns elected to check it in on the 22nd day of May, 2021.Should a monument of some type be required to commemorate the life of
 the subject decedent, he would suggest the following inscription: “Your
 Honor, I object”.&nbsp;Friends may come to Bryant Funeral Home to sign the register book 
from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 11, 2021, and the family will 
receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held at 
2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor 
Josh Leu presiding. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be
 designated to the Mennonite Relief Fund, Salvation Army or Golden Belt 
Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Written and Demanded it be submitted by the Decedent.

Kenneth L. Kerns

Logan resident Rosemary Horn passed away May 12, 2021, at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 80.

She was born November 2, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Carson E. and Gertrude R. (Higley) Stubblefield.

She enjoyed reading and Bible study.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons Bob Husband of Pierceville, KS, and Jeff 
Husband of Woodland Park, CO, one sister, Nikki&nbsp; Jile of Oklahoma, and 5
 grandchildren, Steve, Jenny, Jan, Holly and Ryan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Clifford 
Eldon Husband and Larry Horn, two brothers Lee Allen Stubblefield and 
William Carson Stubblefield, one sister Cynthia Ryan, and three children
 Clint Swanson, Sonny and Vicky Swanson.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held Saturday, 
May 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan with 
Pastor Troy Buss officiating.

Logan resident Rosemary Horn passed away May 12, 2021, at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 80.She was born November 2, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Carson E. and Gertrude R. (Higley) Stubblefield.She enjoyed reading and Bible study.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons Bob Husband of Pierceville, KS, and Jeff 
Husband of Woodland Park, CO, one sister, Nikki&nbsp; Jile of Oklahoma, and 5
 grandchildren, Steve, Jenny, Jan, Holly and Ryan.She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, Clifford 
Eldon Husband and Larry Horn, two brothers Lee Allen Stubblefield and 
William Carson Stubblefield, one sister Cynthia Ryan, and three children
 Clint Swanson, Sonny and Vicky Swanson.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held Saturday, 
May 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan with 
Pastor Troy Buss officiating.

Rosemary Horn

Libuse N. “Libby” Serpan, 88, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed.

Libby was born January 22, 1933, in the Czechoslovakian Republic.&nbsp; She was a resident of Rush County, Kansas, since 1969.&nbsp; She was a homemaker. &nbsp;

On December 30, 1969, she married Erwin O. Serpan at Pawnee County, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death July 12, 2017.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one nephew, Steven Serpan, Timken, Kansas; and three nieces, Debra Duntz, Raymond, Kansas, Kay Winford, Lyons, Kansas, and Dona Strubhar, Lyons, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her husband; brother and sister in law, Milton and Wilma Serpan; and one niece, Carol Grothe.

The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Libuse N. “Libby” Serpan, 88, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed.Libby was born January 22, 1933, in the Czechoslovakian Republic.&nbsp; She was a resident of Rush County, Kansas, since 1969.&nbsp; She was a homemaker. &nbsp;On December 30, 1969, she married Erwin O. Serpan at Pawnee County, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death July 12, 2017.Survivors include:&nbsp; one nephew, Steven Serpan, Timken, Kansas; and three nieces, Debra Duntz, Raymond, Kansas, Kay Winford, Lyons, Kansas, and Dona Strubhar, Lyons, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her husband; brother and sister in law, Milton and Wilma Serpan; and one niece, Carol Grothe.The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A private family service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Libuse N. 'Libby' Serpan

Jerry Lee Niedens, 89, of WaKeeney, Kan., passed away Friday, May 21,
 2021. He was born September 28, 1931, in Brownell, Kan., to Alexander 
and Esther (Eichman) Niedens.

Jerry and Hedwig “Hedy” Deines were united in marriage on October 8, 
1950, in WaKeeney. They raised their family in WaKeeney, where he farmed 
and ran Niedens Trucking.

Survivors include his wife of over 70 years, Hedy; daughters, Debra 
Niedens, Salina, and Janelle Harshberger (Kevin), Louisburg; son, Verl 
Niedens (Karen), Goddard; grandchildren, Luke Thompson (Erin Koch), Joel
 Thompson (Alicia), Allison Harshberger (Ben Hessney), Jacob Niedens 
(Leslie Landohl), and Will Niedens; step-grandchildren, Shellie Brandt, 
Heidi Brandt (Ivo Barata), and Linsey Floyd (Ryan); great-grandchildren,
 Brayden Niedens, Logan Thompson, Helena Thompson; 
step-great-grandchildren, Ivan Barata, Izac Barata, Scottie Floyd, and 
Karter Floyd.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Ross Niedens.

A memorial service will be Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem 
Lutheran Church, Wakeeney, with burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wakeeney, in care of the church or Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Jerry Lee Niedens, 89, of WaKeeney, Kan., passed away Friday, May 21,
 2021. He was born September 28, 1931, in Brownell, Kan., to Alexander 
and Esther (Eichman) Niedens.Jerry and Hedwig “Hedy” Deines were united in marriage on October 8, 
1950, in WaKeeney. They raised their family in WaKeeney, where he farmed 
and ran Niedens Trucking.Survivors include his wife of over 70 years, Hedy; daughters, Debra 
Niedens, Salina, and Janelle Harshberger (Kevin), Louisburg; son, Verl 
Niedens (Karen), Goddard; grandchildren, Luke Thompson (Erin Koch), Joel
 Thompson (Alicia), Allison Harshberger (Ben Hessney), Jacob Niedens 
(Leslie Landohl), and Will Niedens; step-grandchildren, Shellie Brandt, 
Heidi Brandt (Ivo Barata), and Linsey Floyd (Ryan); great-grandchildren,
 Brayden Niedens, Logan Thompson, Helena Thompson; 
step-great-grandchildren, Ivan Barata, Izac Barata, Scottie Floyd, and 
Karter Floyd.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Ross Niedens.A memorial service will be Friday, May 28, 10:30 a.m. at Bethlehem 
Lutheran Church, Wakeeney, with burial in WaKeeney City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Wakeeney, in care of the church or Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Jerry Lee Niedens

Marvin Duane Barker, 72, passed away May 22, 2021 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born August 3, 1948 in Larned, the son of Fred H. and Norma L. Turpen Barker.

A lifetime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
1966 graduate of Larned High School and following graduation he attended
 North Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech at Beloit and later took classes at 
Barton County Community College and Dodge City Community College.

After graduating from NCKA Vo-Tech he went to work for Boyer, 
Hagadorn and Wright at Salina, doing drafting, surveying, and 
inspecting. He later moved back to Larned and worked at Larned State 
Hospital on the Fire Department. He worked at Larned Grain and 
Fertilizer as an assistant manager for a number of years. He had the 
opportunity to work in the oil field and worked for Skelly as a pipe 
liner. He later became district gauger for Getty and Texaco, for which 
he spent 22 ½ years. He also began a farming operation in tough economic
 times and made it work. In 2011 he quit farming and sold his equipment 
and invested in a liquor store which he and Brenda ran for a number of 
years.

He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1968 thru 1974 and 
became a drill sergeant, receiving the rank of Master Sergeant.

Duane was raised to a Master Mason on May 20, 1983 and has been a 
mason for 38 years, a Scottish Rite Mason for 37, and was a current 
member of the Walnut City Lodge #215 in Rush Center. He has been an ISIS
 Shriner for 36 years and Potentate of the ISIS temple, 2014. He is 
twice past master. He is a member of the Sunflower, Russell, and Fort 
Hays Shrine Club. He was past president of the Fort Hays Shrine Club, 
two-time past president of Sunflower Shrine Club, past treasurer of the 
Sunflower Shrine Club, past president of the ISIS Grid Iron Club, and 
was also a member of Topless Travelers, and ROJ.

Duane spent 20+ years as a volunteer for Larned EMS and Larned Fire 
Rescue. He became Rescue Squad leader and Captain on the fire 
department.

On March 9th, 1994 he married Brenda Fairchild at Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: his mother, Norma Barker, Larned; three 
sons, James Barker, Kanapolis, Gary (Brandi) Nash Jr, Salina, and 
Michael Nash, Wassila, Alaska; three daughters, Melissa Barker, Great 
Bend, Sara Barker Lewis, Great Bend, Michelle (Joe) Koch, Larned; a 
brother, Robert Barker, Larned; a sister, Diana L. Selfridge, Hanston; 
fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Fred H. Barker.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, with Pastors David Spare and Tonya Andrews 
presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 
2021 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery with 
Masonic and Military Graveside Rites.

Memorials may be given to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Marvin Duane Barker, 72, passed away May 22, 2021 at Diversicare of Larned.He was born August 3, 1948 in Larned, the son of Fred H. and Norma L. Turpen Barker.A lifetime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
1966 graduate of Larned High School and following graduation he attended
 North Central Kansas Area Vo-Tech at Beloit and later took classes at 
Barton County Community College and Dodge City Community College.After graduating from NCKA Vo-Tech he went to work for Boyer, 
Hagadorn and Wright at Salina, doing drafting, surveying, and 
inspecting. He later moved back to Larned and worked at Larned State 
Hospital on the Fire Department. He worked at Larned Grain and 
Fertilizer as an assistant manager for a number of years. He had the 
opportunity to work in the oil field and worked for Skelly as a pipe 
liner. He later became district gauger for Getty and Texaco, for which 
he spent 22 ½ years. He also began a farming operation in tough economic
 times and made it work. In 2011 he quit farming and sold his equipment 
and invested in a liquor store which he and Brenda ran for a number of 
years.He served in the United States Army Reserve from 1968 thru 1974 and 
became a drill sergeant, receiving the rank of Master Sergeant.Duane was raised to a Master Mason on May 20, 1983 and has been a 
mason for 38 years, a Scottish Rite Mason for 37, and was a current 
member of the Walnut City Lodge #215 in Rush Center. He has been an ISIS
 Shriner for 36 years and Potentate of the ISIS temple, 2014. He is 
twice past master. He is a member of the Sunflower, Russell, and Fort 
Hays Shrine Club. He was past president of the Fort Hays Shrine Club, 
two-time past president of Sunflower Shrine Club, past treasurer of the 
Sunflower Shrine Club, past president of the ISIS Grid Iron Club, and 
was also a member of Topless Travelers, and ROJ.Duane spent 20+ years as a volunteer for Larned EMS and Larned Fire 
Rescue. He became Rescue Squad leader and Captain on the fire 
department.On March 9th, 1994 he married Brenda Fairchild at Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: his mother, Norma Barker, Larned; three 
sons, James Barker, Kanapolis, Gary (Brandi) Nash Jr, Salina, and 
Michael Nash, Wassila, Alaska; three daughters, Melissa Barker, Great 
Bend, Sara Barker Lewis, Great Bend, Michelle (Joe) Koch, Larned; a 
brother, Robert Barker, Larned; a sister, Diana L. Selfridge, Hanston; 
fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father, Fred H. Barker.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, with Pastors David Spare and Tonya Andrews 
presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 
2021 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery with 
Masonic and Military Graveside Rites.Memorials may be given to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

Marvin Duane Barker

Barbara K. Solze, 90, passed away May 17, 2021, in Colorado Springs, CO.
 Barbara was born March 21, 1931 on the family farm near St. Peter, 
Kansas during a blizzard. She was the seventh of nine children born to 
Gottfried and Barbara (Billinger) Knoll. 
Barbara married Harold L. Solze on August 4, 1949 in Garden City, 
Kansas. To this union were born six children - Cheryl, Nancy, Debra, 
Michael, Barbara Jeanne, and Patrick. Barbara was a homemaker and farm 
wife until Harold’s death in 1970. Barbara persevered through this 
tragedy and received her insurance license in 1975. In 1977 she became 
the first woman agent with American Family Insurance in the State of 
Kansas and in 1982 she was named as one of the top 100 Agents with 
American Family, the only woman in this prestigious group. Barbara 
retired in 1995 and moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she became 
active in her church, Red Hats, The Barbara Club, and volunteer groups. 
 
Barbara’s passion was her family, an attribute she learned from her 
parents. She loved to plan get-togethers with her children, 
grand-children, and great-grandchildren as well as with her siblings, 
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Barbara’s beautiful smile was the 
brightest when she was with family. 
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her siblings,
 her daughter Nancy Stegman, and her grandson Kevin Cox. She is 
survived by her children Cheryl Solze (Colorado Springs, CO), Debra Hunt
 &amp; Randy Baker (Dalhart, TX), Michael Solze (Otsego, MI), Barbara 
Jeanne Solze &amp; Randy Smith (Colorado Springs, CO), and Patrick Solze
 (Bucklin, KS), son-in-law Greg Stegman (Wellington, FL), 11 
grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, 
nephews, and extended family. 
Rosary will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Garnand Funeral 
Home. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, May 28, 2021, at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church, Garden City, KS with Fr. Jacob Schneider 
officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, KS. 
 Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery Foundation in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara K. Solze, 90, passed away May 17, 2021, in Colorado Springs, CO.
 Barbara was born March 21, 1931 on the family farm near St. Peter, 
Kansas during a blizzard. She was the seventh of nine children born to 
Gottfried and Barbara (Billinger) Knoll. 
Barbara married Harold L. Solze on August 4, 1949 in Garden City, 
Kansas. To this union were born six children - Cheryl, Nancy, Debra, 
Michael, Barbara Jeanne, and Patrick. Barbara was a homemaker and farm 
wife until Harold’s death in 1970. Barbara persevered through this 
tragedy and received her insurance license in 1975. In 1977 she became 
the first woman agent with American Family Insurance in the State of 
Kansas and in 1982 she was named as one of the top 100 Agents with 
American Family, the only woman in this prestigious group. Barbara 
retired in 1995 and moved to Colorado Springs, CO where she became 
active in her church, Red Hats, The Barbara Club, and volunteer groups. 
 
Barbara’s passion was her family, an attribute she learned from her 
parents. She loved to plan get-togethers with her children, 
grand-children, and great-grandchildren as well as with her siblings, 
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Barbara’s beautiful smile was the 
brightest when she was with family. 
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her siblings,
 her daughter Nancy Stegman, and her grandson Kevin Cox. She is 
survived by her children Cheryl Solze (Colorado Springs, CO), Debra Hunt
 &amp; Randy Baker (Dalhart, TX), Michael Solze (Otsego, MI), Barbara 
Jeanne Solze &amp; Randy Smith (Colorado Springs, CO), and Patrick Solze
 (Bucklin, KS), son-in-law Greg Stegman (Wellington, FL), 11 
grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, 
nephews, and extended family. 
Rosary will be at 7:00 pm Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Garnand Funeral 
Home. Funeral service will be at 1:00 pm Friday, May 28, 2021, at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church, Garden City, KS with Fr. Jacob Schneider 
officiating. Burial will be at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, KS. 
 Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery Foundation in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Barbara K. Solze

Audrey
 Marie (Appleby) Diamond was born on December 21, 1930, and passed away 
at Good Samaritan Society Home in Superior, Nebraska, on May 21, 2021, 
at the age of 90 years and 5 months.

Audrey
 was born to Howard and Argie (Pierce) Appleby on their farm near 
Formoso, Kansas. Audrey spent her entire life in Jewell County, with the
 exception of six summers when she attended Fort Hays State, acquiring a
 teaching certificate.

As
 a child, Audrey attended Hawthorne Country School for 7 ½ years, and 
Formoso for ½ year. She attended Lovewell High for 3 years, and Formoso 
High her senior year, graduating in 1948. In the fall of 1948, she began
 her teaching career and taught for a total of six years in Webber, 
Woodlawn Country (rural Jewell Co.), and Jewell schools. Audrey enjoyed 
her students very much, and would reminisce about them often. After 
teaching, she was a hardworking farm wife.

On
 August 10, 1952, she married Bertus Diamond at her home in Formoso. 
They enjoyed sixty years together. To this union two children were born:
 Ricky Wayne of Mankato, Kansas, and Rebecca Ann (Becky) of Kearney, 
Nebraska. Bert was a farmer, and they spent most of their married life 
on a farm in Sinclair Township. In 1996, they retired and moved to 
Mankato.

Audrey
 was baptized in the Courtland Christian Church on March 18, 1951. She 
belonged to the Lovewell Methodist Church, and later the Webber 
Methodist Church, and was involved in women’s groups of both 
congregations. She could always be counted on to donate chickens for any
 soup supper.

Audrey
 loved communicating with neighbors and family. She was a member of the 
Lovewell Library Club, and worked as a reporter for the Jewell County 
Record. She was a dedicated and delightful pen pal, especially to her 
relatives and great-grandchildren. She was a whiz at word games, like 
Scrabble, and loved a good crossword puzzle. She also loved playing 
cards, and was known to play kickball with her great grandkids from time
 to time as well.

Audrey
 had various hobbies and interests. She loved collecting coins and angel
 figurines. She had a tender sport for most living creatures, but 
feeding “her” birds was of the utmost importance. Audrey was an 
accomplished seamstress, from upholstering furniture to making clothes 
for her entire family. In later years, she began quilting, and delighted
 the family with her generous gifts. But her greatest pleasure was 
extending hospitality to any visitor and supplying them with her fresh 
baked goods. In her home, there was always a cup of coffee available.

She
 is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bert; her parents, two 
brothers, Edwin and Arnold; an infant sister, Doris, and nephew, Ward 
Appleby. She is survived by a sister, Eileen Erickson of Courtland, 
Kansas; a brother, Dennis Appleby of Wichita Falls, Texas; son, Rick 
Diamond (Sheila) of Mankato, daughter Becky Butts (Mark) of Kearney, 
three granddaughters: Nicolette Zeigler (Travis) of Wamego, Kansas; 
Ashley Clark (Derek) of Superior, Nebraska; and Erin Johnson (Tyler) of 
Urbandale, Iowa; great grandchildren Byron and Jackson Zeigler; Dayne 
and Levi Clark; Addilyn Asher, Elias and Albert Johnson.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 27th,
 2021, at the Harmony United Methodist Church in Mankato, with Pastor 
Jim Rice officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 26th, from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.

Memorials
 are requested to the Jewell County Ambulance Service and the Harmony 
United Methodist Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Melby Mortuary of Mankato assisted the Diamond family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com

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 </figure>Audrey
 Marie (Appleby) Diamond was born on December 21, 1930, and passed away 
at Good Samaritan Society Home in Superior, Nebraska, on May 21, 2021, 
at the age of 90 years and 5 months.Audrey
 was born to Howard and Argie (Pierce) Appleby on their farm near 
Formoso, Kansas. Audrey spent her entire life in Jewell County, with the
 exception of six summers when she attended Fort Hays State, acquiring a
 teaching certificate.As
 a child, Audrey attended Hawthorne Country School for 7 ½ years, and 
Formoso for ½ year. She attended Lovewell High for 3 years, and Formoso 
High her senior year, graduating in 1948. In the fall of 1948, she began
 her teaching career and taught for a total of six years in Webber, 
Woodlawn Country (rural Jewell Co.), and Jewell schools. Audrey enjoyed 
her students very much, and would reminisce about them often. After 
teaching, she was a hardworking farm wife.On
 August 10, 1952, she married Bertus Diamond at her home in Formoso. 
They enjoyed sixty years together. To this union two children were born:
 Ricky Wayne of Mankato, Kansas, and Rebecca Ann (Becky) of Kearney, 
Nebraska. Bert was a farmer, and they spent most of their married life 
on a farm in Sinclair Township. In 1996, they retired and moved to 
Mankato.Audrey
 was baptized in the Courtland Christian Church on March 18, 1951. She 
belonged to the Lovewell Methodist Church, and later the Webber 
Methodist Church, and was involved in women’s groups of both 
congregations. She could always be counted on to donate chickens for any
 soup supper.Audrey
 loved communicating with neighbors and family. She was a member of the 
Lovewell Library Club, and worked as a reporter for the Jewell County 
Record. She was a dedicated and delightful pen pal, especially to her 
relatives and great-grandchildren. She was a whiz at word games, like 
Scrabble, and loved a good crossword puzzle. She also loved playing 
cards, and was known to play kickball with her great grandkids from time
 to time as well.Audrey
 had various hobbies and interests. She loved collecting coins and angel
 figurines. She had a tender sport for most living creatures, but 
feeding “her” birds was of the utmost importance. Audrey was an 
accomplished seamstress, from upholstering furniture to making clothes 
for her entire family. In later years, she began quilting, and delighted
 the family with her generous gifts. But her greatest pleasure was 
extending hospitality to any visitor and supplying them with her fresh 
baked goods. In her home, there was always a cup of coffee available.She
 is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bert; her parents, two 
brothers, Edwin and Arnold; an infant sister, Doris, and nephew, Ward 
Appleby. She is survived by a sister, Eileen Erickson of Courtland, 
Kansas; a brother, Dennis Appleby of Wichita Falls, Texas; son, Rick 
Diamond (Sheila) of Mankato, daughter Becky Butts (Mark) of Kearney, 
three granddaughters: Nicolette Zeigler (Travis) of Wamego, Kansas; 
Ashley Clark (Derek) of Superior, Nebraska; and Erin Johnson (Tyler) of 
Urbandale, Iowa; great grandchildren Byron and Jackson Zeigler; Dayne 
and Levi Clark; Addilyn Asher, Elias and Albert Johnson.Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 27th,
 2021, at the Harmony United Methodist Church in Mankato, with Pastor 
Jim Rice officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mankato.Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 26th, from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, where the family will greet friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.Memorials
 are requested to the Jewell County Ambulance Service and the Harmony 
United Methodist Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Melby Mortuary of Mankato assisted the Diamond family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com

 Audrey M. Diamond

Louis A. “Louie” Dellett III, 63, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his home.

Louie was born October 18, 1957, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Louis A. Dellett Jr. and Crystal J. (Alger) Dellett.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1975 graduate of Pawnee Heights High School, Rozel, Kansas, he was a farmer. &nbsp;

He loved spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, and football.&nbsp; He was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan.

On January 14, 1989, he married Ruth Dreiling.&nbsp; They divorced.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his daughters, Kylee Winter (Dalton), Haven, Kansas, Tara Jennings, La Crosse, Kansas, and Erica Basgall (Lonnie), Hutchinson, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Tyler, Haley, Natalie, Addison, Ashlie, Cade, Hendrix, Indi, Domonic, and Taelyn; one great grandchild, Landon; and two nieces, Tammy Chism, Great Bend, Kansas, and Tara Mangroo, Great Bend, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Betty Adair.

Memorial service will be Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Terry Warner&nbsp; officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Louis A. Dellett, III Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Louis A. “Louie” Dellett III, 63, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at his home.Louie was born October 18, 1957, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Louis A. Dellett Jr. and Crystal J. (Alger) Dellett.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1975 graduate of Pawnee Heights High School, Rozel, Kansas, he was a farmer. &nbsp;He loved spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp; He also enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, and football.&nbsp; He was a huge Kansas City Chiefs fan.On January 14, 1989, he married Ruth Dreiling.&nbsp; They divorced.Survivors include:&nbsp; his daughters, Kylee Winter (Dalton), Haven, Kansas, Tara Jennings, La Crosse, Kansas, and Erica Basgall (Lonnie), Hutchinson, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Tyler, Haley, Natalie, Addison, Ashlie, Cade, Hendrix, Indi, Domonic, and Taelyn; one great grandchild, Landon; and two nieces, Tammy Chism, Great Bend, Kansas, and Tara Mangroo, Great Bend, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Betty Adair.Memorial service will be Thursday, May 27, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Terry Warner&nbsp; officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Louis A. Dellett, III Memorial Fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Louis A. 'Louie' Dellett III

Robert James Bland, 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Gove
 County Medical Center, Quinter, Kansas.  He was born June 4, 1955,&nbsp; in Quinter, Kansas, the only child of Clifford James and Theodora “Dora”
 Gertrude (Wessel) Bland. 

He was raised on the family farm near Gove, 
Kansas. When Robert was a freshman in High School, his father died. At
 that time, Robert and his mother took over the farm and did all the 
farming and added cattle. Robert attended Gove Grade School and 
Wheatland High School graduating with the class of 1973. Following 
graduation he attended Northwest Kansas Technical School for one year. 
Robert was in Gove one weekend riding his motorcycle. His cousin 
introduced him to Norma Gayle Rebarchek. They were married in Oakley, 
Kansas on November 4, 1978 in the Wesleyan Church. They had two sons, 
Clinton James and Dennis Lee and one daughter, Audrea Lynn Chappell. 
They raised their children and made their home on the family farm south 
of Gove where Robert lived his entire life apart from a few years 
following high school. 
 Robert was a farmer and rancher. For many years, he spent his 
summers hauling silage, both locally as well as far away as Texas, 
making many friends and amassing many stories along the way. He 
primarily spent his life farming and raising cattle. For many years 
Robert worked the farm with his mother, and then by himself, and yet 
later with the help of his wife and children. He took great pride in 
his work and was especially proud of the gentle disposition of his herd 
of cows. 
 Robert was a selective animal lover, he drew great joy from spending
 time with his cow herd and was a lifelong dog lover, but he was 
somewhat less affectionate of snakes and badgers. He enjoyed spending 
time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren of whom he 
was more proud of than anything, as well as listening to music of 
varying eras and genres, and watching classic and western TV shows and 
movies.

Robert leaves to mourn his wife Gayle of 42 years; three children, 
Clinton Bland (Micki Shipley) of Hoxie, Kansas, Dennis Bland of Gove, 
Kansas and daughter, Audrea Chappell of Hunington, West Virginia; three 
grandchildren, Zoey Bland, Alexander Bland, and Isabelle Chappell; and 
many friends.
 Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Theodora Bland.
 A visitation and rosary are planned for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 
starting at 2:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until
 7:00 P.M. with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. all at Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
 Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grain field, 
Kansas at 10:00 A.M. Interment will immediately follow the service in 
the Gove Cemetery, Gove, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Hoxie 
Buckle Series and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO
 Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of care and comfort may be left at
 www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 Robert was bound to the land from the day of his birth. He plowed 
and harvested the fields, raised cattle, and loved and cherished his 
family. He was gathered home to be with God far too soon. He will 
forever live in the hearts of those who loved him. He would want you to
 shed few tears and remember his love for all who live on.

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 </figure>Robert James Bland, 65, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at the Gove
 County Medical Center, Quinter, Kansas. He was born June 4, 1955,&nbsp; in Quinter, Kansas, the only child of Clifford James and Theodora “Dora”
 Gertrude (Wessel) Bland. He was raised on the family farm near Gove, 
Kansas. When Robert was a freshman in High School, his father died. At
 that time, Robert and his mother took over the farm and did all the 
farming and added cattle. Robert attended Gove Grade School and 
Wheatland High School graduating with the class of 1973. Following 
graduation he attended Northwest Kansas Technical School for one year. 
Robert was in Gove one weekend riding his motorcycle. His cousin 
introduced him to Norma Gayle Rebarchek. They were married in Oakley, 
Kansas on November 4, 1978 in the Wesleyan Church. They had two sons, 
Clinton James and Dennis Lee and one daughter, Audrea Lynn Chappell. 
They raised their children and made their home on the family farm south 
of Gove where Robert lived his entire life apart from a few years 
following high school. 
 Robert was a farmer and rancher. For many years, he spent his 
summers hauling silage, both locally as well as far away as Texas, 
making many friends and amassing many stories along the way. He 
primarily spent his life farming and raising cattle. For many years 
Robert worked the farm with his mother, and then by himself, and yet 
later with the help of his wife and children. He took great pride in 
his work and was especially proud of the gentle disposition of his herd 
of cows. 
 Robert was a selective animal lover, he drew great joy from spending
 time with his cow herd and was a lifelong dog lover, but he was 
somewhat less affectionate of snakes and badgers. He enjoyed spending 
time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren of whom he 
was more proud of than anything, as well as listening to music of 
varying eras and genres, and watching classic and western TV shows and 
movies.Robert leaves to mourn his wife Gayle of 42 years; three children, 
Clinton Bland (Micki Shipley) of Hoxie, Kansas, Dennis Bland of Gove, 
Kansas and daughter, Audrea Chappell of Hunington, West Virginia; three 
grandchildren, Zoey Bland, Alexander Bland, and Isabelle Chappell; and 
many friends.
 Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Theodora Bland.
 A visitation and rosary are planned for Tuesday, May 25, 2021 
starting at 2:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until
 7:00 P.M. with the Rosary beginning at 7:00 P.M. all at Mickey-Leopold 
Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on
 Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grain field, 
Kansas at 10:00 A.M. Interment will immediately follow the service in 
the Gove Cemetery, Gove, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Hoxie 
Buckle Series and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO
 Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of care and comfort may be left at
 www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 Robert was bound to the land from the day of his birth. He plowed 
and harvested the fields, raised cattle, and loved and cherished his 
family. He was gathered home to be with God far too soon. He will 
forever live in the hearts of those who loved him. He would want you to
 shed few tears and remember his love for all who live on.

Robert James Bland

Jacob “Jake” Frederick Wildeman, 88, of Grainfield, died Thursday, May 
20, 2021. He was born April 7, 1933, in Gove County, KS, to Fred and 
Dora (Selensky) Wildeman. Jake served in the United States Army from 
1957-1958. Upon his return from service Jake worked for Blair 
Construction building bridges and managed the Lumber Yard in Grainfield.
 After the lumber yard closed Jake started Wildeman Cabinet and Drapery 
and did general construction and remodeling. He was proud to have built 
his own house, in 1979. Throughout his life Jake also farmed and had 
cattle. 
Jake married Louise Kaiser on November 19, 1960. To this union, two 
daughters were born. Jake enjoyed reading the newspaper and enjoyed all 
the daycare kids who passed through their home over the years. Jake was a
 member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Herman Wildeman, Leo Wildeman and Delphine Marcotte. 
Jake is survived by his wife Louise; daughters Linda (Mike) Augustine, 
of Ellis, KS and Diana Wildeman, of Grainfield; granddaughters, Denise 
(Troy) Weigel, of Hays and Rebecca Augustine of Hays; Great grandsons, 
Masyn and Nolyn Weigel and siblings, Herbert (Jan) Wildeman, of Denver, 
CO, Leonard Wildeman, of Quinter and LeRoy (Andrea) Wildeman, of Hoxie. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the St. Agnes 
Education Center, in Grainfield. Funeral Mass is 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 
24, 2021, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Grainfield, with burial in the 
Grainfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Wheatland High School or 
to the Hays Med Foundation for Hospice Services and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jacob “Jake” Frederick Wildeman, 88, of Grainfield, died Thursday, May 
20, 2021. He was born April 7, 1933, in Gove County, KS, to Fred and 
Dora (Selensky) Wildeman. Jake served in the United States Army from 
1957-1958. Upon his return from service Jake worked for Blair 
Construction building bridges and managed the Lumber Yard in Grainfield.
 After the lumber yard closed Jake started Wildeman Cabinet and Drapery 
and did general construction and remodeling. He was proud to have built 
his own house, in 1979. Throughout his life Jake also farmed and had 
cattle. 
Jake married Louise Kaiser on November 19, 1960. To this union, two 
daughters were born. Jake enjoyed reading the newspaper and enjoyed all 
the daycare kids who passed through their home over the years. Jake was a
 member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Herman Wildeman, Leo Wildeman and Delphine Marcotte. 
Jake is survived by his wife Louise; daughters Linda (Mike) Augustine, 
of Ellis, KS and Diana Wildeman, of Grainfield; granddaughters, Denise 
(Troy) Weigel, of Hays and Rebecca Augustine of Hays; Great grandsons, 
Masyn and Nolyn Weigel and siblings, Herbert (Jan) Wildeman, of Denver, 
CO, Leonard Wildeman, of Quinter and LeRoy (Andrea) Wildeman, of Hoxie. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 23, 2021, at the St. Agnes 
Education Center, in Grainfield. Funeral Mass is 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 
24, 2021, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Grainfield, with burial in the 
Grainfield Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wheatland High School or 
to the Hays Med Foundation for Hospice Services and sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jacob 'Jake' Frederick Wildeman

Barbara Jean Davis, 83, passed away on May 19, 2021, at the her home 
in Healy, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on April 28, 1938, in Brownell, Kansas 
the daughter of Lewis and Mildred (Sunley) Green.

Barbara drove a bus for the Scott County School District for many 
years, worked as a sales clerk for the Healy COOP Grocery Store for 13 
years and she also read electric meters for Lane-Scott Electric.&nbsp; On May
 31, 1955, she married Ira Quiller Davis in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
preceded her in death on August 26, 2008.&nbsp;

She is survived by her two sons, Clinton Davis (Jean Lesky) of Aztec,
 New Mexico and Galen Davis of Dighton; one daughter, Aleta Booth 
(Terrance) of Ashland; one brother, Bill Green of Garden City; one 
sister, Marge Horlick of Overland Park; 14 grandchildren; 26 great 
grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren&nbsp; She was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband; a&nbsp;son, Douglas Davis; a brother, 
Norman Green; a sister, Luella Gray; and a great grandson, Piers 
Schafer.

Funeral service and burial will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021, 10:00 
AM, at the Vansburgh Cemetery, Brownell, Kansas. Viewing will be held at
 Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 9:00
 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5 - 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom VFW.

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 </figure>Barbara Jean Davis, 83, passed away on May 19, 2021, at the her home 
in Healy, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on April 28, 1938, in Brownell, Kansas 
the daughter of Lewis and Mildred (Sunley) Green.Barbara drove a bus for the Scott County School District for many 
years, worked as a sales clerk for the Healy COOP Grocery Store for 13 
years and she also read electric meters for Lane-Scott Electric.&nbsp; On May
 31, 1955, she married Ira Quiller Davis in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
preceded her in death on August 26, 2008.&nbsp;She is survived by her two sons, Clinton Davis (Jean Lesky) of Aztec,
 New Mexico and Galen Davis of Dighton; one daughter, Aleta Booth 
(Terrance) of Ashland; one brother, Bill Green of Garden City; one 
sister, Marge Horlick of Overland Park; 14 grandchildren; 26 great 
grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren&nbsp; She was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband; a&nbsp;son, Douglas Davis; a brother, 
Norman Green; a sister, Luella Gray; and a great grandson, Piers 
Schafer.Funeral service and burial will be on Thursday, May 27, 2021, 10:00 
AM, at the Vansburgh Cemetery, Brownell, Kansas. Viewing will be held at
 Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 from 9:00
 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 5 - 7 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom VFW.

Barbara Jean Davis

Frances R. Holopirek, Timken, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 20, 
2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Frances was born September 18, 1943, in La Crosse, Kansas, the 
daughter of Stephen and Anna (Kreutzer) Herrman.&nbsp; She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1961 graduate of La Crosse High 
School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife.&nbsp; Frances 
was a proof reader and typesetter for the Rush County News, La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 25 years.&nbsp; She then was a legal secretary for John Stang Law
 Office, La Crosse, Kansas, for 29 years, followed by Rues Law Office, 
La Crosse, Kansas, for the past five years.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar Society, both of Timken, Kansas.

Frances enjoyed family time, especially cooking Saturday lunch for 
everyone, playing cards, bowling, and her favorite pastime was playing 
the “Lucky 7” slots.

On November 15, 1965, she married Donald D. “Donnie” Holopirek at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death 
January 25, 2011.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Jay D. and his wife, Heidi Holopirek, 
La Crosse, Kansas, and James S. Holopirek, Timken, Kansas; one daughter,
 Julie A. and her husband, Terry Wagner, Rush Center, Kansas; 
grandchildren, Matthew and Dekota Wagner, Marissa Wagner, Garrett 
Holopirek, Paige Holopirek, and Cade Holopirek; one brother, Stephen and
 his wife, Caroleen Herrman (Jr. and Lou), Tracy, California; and many 
nephews, nieces, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three 
brothers, Reinhold “Reiny” and his wife, Lorrine Herrman, Harold and his
 wife, Esther Herrman, and Rudolph “Whitey” and his wife, Hazel Herrman;
 seven sisters Esther and her husband, Henry Schafer, Helen and her 
husband, Milton Rupp, Mary Edna and her husband, Lawrence Munsch, Ruby 
Herrman, Leona and her husband, Irvin Klein, Betty and her husband, 
Kendall Martell, and Anita and her husband, Gerald Ruder; five sisters 
in law, Neva and her husband, Frank Stejskal, Dorothy and her husband, 
Jim Stejskal, Irene Holopirek, Inez and her husband, Vernon “Bus” 
Scheideman, and Marie and her husband, LeRoy Reifschneider; and four 
brothers in law, Ralph and his wife, Arline Holpirek, Arthur “Bud” and 
his wife, Alverna Holopirek, Robert “ Bob” and his wife, Glenna Rose 
Holopirek, and Marvin “Dean” and his wife, Evelyn Holopirek.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 23, 2021, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 
at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Frances R. Holopirek, Timken, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 20, 
2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.Frances was born September 18, 1943, in La Crosse, Kansas, the 
daughter of Stephen and Anna (Kreutzer) Herrman.&nbsp; She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1961 graduate of La Crosse High 
School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife.&nbsp; Frances 
was a proof reader and typesetter for the Rush County News, La Crosse, 
Kansas, for 25 years.&nbsp; She then was a legal secretary for John Stang Law
 Office, La Crosse, Kansas, for 29 years, followed by Rues Law Office, 
La Crosse, Kansas, for the past five years.She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar Society, both of Timken, Kansas.Frances enjoyed family time, especially cooking Saturday lunch for 
everyone, playing cards, bowling, and her favorite pastime was playing 
the “Lucky 7” slots.On November 15, 1965, she married Donald D. “Donnie” Holopirek at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death 
January 25, 2011.Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Jay D. and his wife, Heidi Holopirek, 
La Crosse, Kansas, and James S. Holopirek, Timken, Kansas; one daughter,
 Julie A. and her husband, Terry Wagner, Rush Center, Kansas; 
grandchildren, Matthew and Dekota Wagner, Marissa Wagner, Garrett 
Holopirek, Paige Holopirek, and Cade Holopirek; one brother, Stephen and
 his wife, Caroleen Herrman (Jr. and Lou), Tracy, California; and many 
nephews, nieces, and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three 
brothers, Reinhold “Reiny” and his wife, Lorrine Herrman, Harold and his
 wife, Esther Herrman, and Rudolph “Whitey” and his wife, Hazel Herrman;
 seven sisters Esther and her husband, Henry Schafer, Helen and her 
husband, Milton Rupp, Mary Edna and her husband, Lawrence Munsch, Ruby 
Herrman, Leona and her husband, Irvin Klein, Betty and her husband, 
Kendall Martell, and Anita and her husband, Gerald Ruder; five sisters 
in law, Neva and her husband, Frank Stejskal, Dorothy and her husband, 
Jim Stejskal, Irene Holopirek, Inez and her husband, Vernon “Bus” 
Scheideman, and Marie and her husband, LeRoy Reifschneider; and four 
brothers in law, Ralph and his wife, Arline Holpirek, Arthur “Bud” and 
his wife, Alverna Holopirek, Robert “ Bob” and his wife, Glenna Rose 
Holopirek, and Marvin “Dean” and his wife, Evelyn Holopirek.Visitation will be Sunday, May 23, 2021, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 
at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial service will be Monday, May 24, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at Holy 
Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Terry Klein, Father
 Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Bohemian 
National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the 
Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas, or the Timken Fire 
Department, Timken, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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