A talented writer and vibrant intellect, Judy Ruth Rose Semrad died Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Katy, Texas, at age 75, while surrounded by family.&nbsp;

Judy was recently preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. David Lynn Semrad, and in previous years by her parents, Naomi Ruth Weiss Silvy and Raymond Edward Rose.&nbsp;

Judy grew up in Enid, Cushing, Tulsa, Skiatook, Ponca City and Stillwater, Oklahoma; Hopewell, Virginia; and Indianapolis and Greensburg, Indiana. She especially cherished her days at Ponca City High School, where she was a cheerleader, played the clarinet, and participated in student organizations, including the Safety Club. She competed in barrel racing and shared a special bond with her palomino horse, Pal, whom she rode without spurs, sometimes standing up. She was voted as Oklahoma’s “Miss Conclave” by the DeMolays of the state in her senior year and graduated from “Po High” in 1963.&nbsp;

She then attended Oklahoma State University, where she met David. They married in 1964 and moved to Dallas, Texas, where Judy worked as secretary to the director of the Dallas Public Library System to help David get through seminary at Southern Methodist University. They then moved to Kansas, where Judy graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Fort Hays State University. Along the way, they brought into the world two daughters before moving their family in 1977 to San Antonio, Texas.

A poet, writer and artist, Judy enjoyed intellectual discussion and was a well of creative ideas. She preferred literature and drama with conscience-raising messages, was politically active and followed current events. She always remembered her civics and social studies lessons about the danger of mob behavior and the importance of speaking up before it is too late. She was a lifelong supporter of family planning, fair and equitable labor laws, self-determination for women and men, and education for children and adults. She believed that her faith should be grounded in both spiritual and intellectual realities and that the stewardship of the planet should be advanced as acts of both personal and community responsibility.&nbsp;

In addition to raising children and being a homemaker, Judy’s careers in San Antonio included: working as an activities director at nursing homes; selling American Automobile Association memberships; working at the Kuwait Liaison Office at Lackland Air Force Base; and training people with disabilities to live independently. Judy also taught first aid, Sunday school, and English as a second language, and she served as the missions co-chair and chair at Colonial Hills United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

Judy liked to spend her free time composing poetry and songs, reading, painting, sewing, fishing, researching genealogy, exploring international foods, hosting international people, and working on home improvement projects.

Judy is survived by:&nbsp; her daughters, Tavi Sellers and Staci Semrad; Tavi’s children, Addison Drutz, Suzanne Drutz and Tiffany Sellers; their respective fathers, Adam Drutz and Mike Sellers; Judy’s siblings, Jeannie Rose Pawelczyk, Raymond Rose II and Sheryl Rose Headrick; and Judy’s stepmother, Doralene Rose.

Memorial services will be held at 10 am for Judy and 11 am for David on Saturday, June 5, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home in Enid.

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 </figure>A talented writer and vibrant intellect, Judy Ruth Rose Semrad died Sunday, May 23, 2021, in Katy, Texas, at age 75, while surrounded by family.&nbsp;Judy was recently preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Dr. David Lynn Semrad, and in previous years by her parents, Naomi Ruth Weiss Silvy and Raymond Edward Rose.&nbsp;Judy grew up in Enid, Cushing, Tulsa, Skiatook, Ponca City and Stillwater, Oklahoma; Hopewell, Virginia; and Indianapolis and Greensburg, Indiana. She especially cherished her days at Ponca City High School, where she was a cheerleader, played the clarinet, and participated in student organizations, including the Safety Club. She competed in barrel racing and shared a special bond with her palomino horse, Pal, whom she rode without spurs, sometimes standing up. She was voted as Oklahoma’s “Miss Conclave” by the DeMolays of the state in her senior year and graduated from “Po High” in 1963.&nbsp;She then attended Oklahoma State University, where she met David. They married in 1964 and moved to Dallas, Texas, where Judy worked as secretary to the director of the Dallas Public Library System to help David get through seminary at Southern Methodist University. They then moved to Kansas, where Judy graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Fort Hays State University. Along the way, they brought into the world two daughters before moving their family in 1977 to San Antonio, Texas.A poet, writer and artist, Judy enjoyed intellectual discussion and was a well of creative ideas. She preferred literature and drama with conscience-raising messages, was politically active and followed current events. She always remembered her civics and social studies lessons about the danger of mob behavior and the importance of speaking up before it is too late. She was a lifelong supporter of family planning, fair and equitable labor laws, self-determination for women and men, and education for children and adults. She believed that her faith should be grounded in both spiritual and intellectual realities and that the stewardship of the planet should be advanced as acts of both personal and community responsibility.&nbsp;In addition to raising children and being a homemaker, Judy’s careers in San Antonio included: working as an activities director at nursing homes; selling American Automobile Association memberships; working at the Kuwait Liaison Office at Lackland Air Force Base; and training people with disabilities to live independently. Judy also taught first aid, Sunday school, and English as a second language, and she served as the missions co-chair and chair at Colonial Hills United Methodist Church.&nbsp;Judy liked to spend her free time composing poetry and songs, reading, painting, sewing, fishing, researching genealogy, exploring international foods, hosting international people, and working on home improvement projects.Judy is survived by:&nbsp; her daughters, Tavi Sellers and Staci Semrad; Tavi’s children, Addison Drutz, Suzanne Drutz and Tiffany Sellers; their respective fathers, Adam Drutz and Mike Sellers; Judy’s siblings, Jeannie Rose Pawelczyk, Raymond Rose II and Sheryl Rose Headrick; and Judy’s stepmother, Doralene Rose.Memorial services will be held at 10 am for Judy and 11 am for David on Saturday, June 5, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home in Enid.

Judy Ruth Rose Semrad

Helen Marie Koel passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Redbud 
Village in Plainville at the age of 99. She was born in Norton County, 
Kansas to Edward and Lizzie (Bartel) Paugh on May 2, 1922. She was 
united in marriage to her first husband Edwin Kent on October 17, 1942. 
They were blessed with a son, Alvin Kent. Edwin passed away on July 3, 
1945 and Helen was remarried on October 15, 1946 to Francis Koel in New 
Almelo, Kansas. Francis and Helen were blessed with five children: 
James, Joyce, David, Venetia, and Karla.
 Helen was a member of the graduating class of 1942 at Lenora High 
School and a lifelong resident of Graham County. After high school, she 
then worked hard to provide for her family by pursuing her career as a 
nurse at the local hospital, working her way from the kitchen to getting
 promoted to higher positions. Helen then decided to go to school in 
Beloit for their nursing program. At the age of 60, she went back to 
college and continued her education in nursing. She was a licensed LPN 
and truly loved working at the hospital.
 Helen was a woman with many amazing qualities and hobbies. She loved
 to play many games, with bingo being her favorite. She would play bingo
 anytime and anyplace with anyone. She also liked to play her luck at 
gambling and would take a bus to go gambling often. 
 Helen was a very inviting woman, welcoming everyone to her house. 
She even had an “open door policy” to attest to this. All were equal in 
her eyes. She also loved to make handmade gifts. You could be sure to 
receive one before leaving her house and you would always know what you 
were receiving before she ever gave it to you! One of her most favorite 
gifts was a specially made quilt by her, which she gave to her children 
made from handkerchiefs from her mother that was shaped like 
butterflies.
 Truly one of the most generous people you could ever meet, Helen was
 a loving and caring woman who seemed to always have a smile on her 
face. Helen will be greatly missed by the countless lives she touched 
and by all who knew and loved her, but her life and memory will continue
 to have an impact for eternity. 
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lizzie Paugh; 
first husband, Edwin Kent; second husband, Francis Koel; daughter, 
Venetia Holmes; and a grandson, Kenny Kaylor; daughter-in-laws, Linda 
Kent and Becky Koel.
 Left to cherish Helen’s memories are her children, Alvin (Karen) 
Kent of Jefferson City, MO, James (Melissa) Koel of Dewey, AZ, Joyce 
(Mark) Griffin of Wichita, KS, David (Trisha) Koel of Plainville, KS, 
and Karla (Calvin) Morgan of Hill City, KS; twenty grandchildren, 
fifteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at
 the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hill City, starting at 1:30 PM. 
Visitation will also be held on Saturday at the church from 12 PM until 
service time.
 Memorials are suggested to the Redbud Village and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 
67663.

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 </figure>Helen Marie Koel passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at the Redbud 
Village in Plainville at the age of 99. She was born in Norton County, 
Kansas to Edward and Lizzie (Bartel) Paugh on May 2, 1922. She was 
united in marriage to her first husband Edwin Kent on October 17, 1942. 
They were blessed with a son, Alvin Kent. Edwin passed away on July 3, 
1945 and Helen was remarried on October 15, 1946 to Francis Koel in New 
Almelo, Kansas. Francis and Helen were blessed with five children: 
James, Joyce, David, Venetia, and Karla.
 Helen was a member of the graduating class of 1942 at Lenora High 
School and a lifelong resident of Graham County. After high school, she 
then worked hard to provide for her family by pursuing her career as a 
nurse at the local hospital, working her way from the kitchen to getting
 promoted to higher positions. Helen then decided to go to school in 
Beloit for their nursing program. At the age of 60, she went back to 
college and continued her education in nursing. She was a licensed LPN 
and truly loved working at the hospital.
 Helen was a woman with many amazing qualities and hobbies. She loved
 to play many games, with bingo being her favorite. She would play bingo
 anytime and anyplace with anyone. She also liked to play her luck at 
gambling and would take a bus to go gambling often. 
 Helen was a very inviting woman, welcoming everyone to her house. 
She even had an “open door policy” to attest to this. All were equal in 
her eyes. She also loved to make handmade gifts. You could be sure to 
receive one before leaving her house and you would always know what you 
were receiving before she ever gave it to you! One of her most favorite 
gifts was a specially made quilt by her, which she gave to her children 
made from handkerchiefs from her mother that was shaped like 
butterflies.
 Truly one of the most generous people you could ever meet, Helen was
 a loving and caring woman who seemed to always have a smile on her 
face. Helen will be greatly missed by the countless lives she touched 
and by all who knew and loved her, but her life and memory will continue
 to have an impact for eternity. 
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Lizzie Paugh; 
first husband, Edwin Kent; second husband, Francis Koel; daughter, 
Venetia Holmes; and a grandson, Kenny Kaylor; daughter-in-laws, Linda 
Kent and Becky Koel.
 Left to cherish Helen’s memories are her children, Alvin (Karen) 
Kent of Jefferson City, MO, James (Melissa) Koel of Dewey, AZ, Joyce 
(Mark) Griffin of Wichita, KS, David (Trisha) Koel of Plainville, KS, 
and Karla (Calvin) Morgan of Hill City, KS; twenty grandchildren, 
fifteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at
 the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hill City, starting at 1:30 PM. 
Visitation will also be held on Saturday at the church from 12 PM until 
service time.
 Memorials are suggested to the Redbud Village and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 
67663.

Helen Marie Koel

Randy&nbsp;Rohleder 59, of Gorham Kansas, died on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Randy was born March 1, 1962 in Hays, KS to Norman and Vera (Rohr) 
Rohleder. He graduated from Russell High School class of 1980. He often 
talked about playing for the 4A State Championship in football, what a 
season.Randy 

He attended Colby Community College on a livestock judging scholarship, where the team placed 2nd
 in the Nation. Randy earned high individual honors at the San Francisco
 Cow Palace competition. He continued his education at Kansas State 
University and in 1983 his team won the National Championship in 
livestock judging. In the summer of 1983 he attended the same auctioneer
 school, as his grandfather Colonel Otto Rohleder, in Mason City, Iowa.&nbsp;
 While in Manhattan he met his wife Virginia (Schmitt), they were 
married September 5, 1987 and were blessed with two children; Colby and 
Sadee. Together they operated Rohleder Auction &amp; Realty, farmed and 
raised cattle.&nbsp; He was a member of the St Mary’s Church of Gorham, 4th
 Degree K of C, Rural Water District #4 and an FFA Alumni Member. &nbsp;Randy
 enjoyed coyote hunting before he had kids, tailgating at KSU football 
games, golfing, cornhole, camping at the river, casino trips and the 
Chiefs and Royals.

One of Randy’s favorite seasons of life was coaching Colby in 
baseball and basketball and watching “Hammer” (Sadee) compete in all her
 activities. He never missed any of his kids events and always found a 
reason to tailgate!&nbsp; He had many close friends, who always made their 
way to the shed and he never knew a stranger.

Randy is survived by his wife Virginia of the home, son Colby 
(Ashley) and daughter Sadee Soldan (Rex) both of Rural Gorham. Randy’s 
pride and greatest joy were his three grandsons Colt Soldan, Otto 
Rohleder and Owen Soldan and his first granddaughter arriving in July.

His parents Norman and Vera Rohleder, sister Laurie Miller (Randy) of
 Ottawa, brother Jody Rohleder (Kim) of Wichita, nieces and nephews 
Jordan Miller (Chelsea), Shelby Gwinn (Derek), Riley Rohleder (Jason), 
Lane Best (Brian) and Miranda Rohleder. Five great nieces and nephews. 
Many cousins, aunts and uncles.&nbsp; His mother and father-in-law Robert and
 Lyla Schmitt, brother-in-law Dale Schmitt (Nancy) and sister-in-law 
Kristin Bay (Tony). Niece and nephews Alex Underwood, Seth Underwood, 
Brandon Schmitt, Mason Schmitt, Kendra Bay and Tytin Bay.

He is proceeded in death by his niece Lindsay Renee Miller and his 
grandparents Otto and Leona Rohleder and Alfred and Anna Rohr. A funeral
 mass to celebrate Randy’s life will be held at 11:05 A.M. on Wednesday,
 June 9, 2021, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in 
Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, 
June 8, 2021, at the mortuary.&nbsp; A vigil and rosary will be held at 7:05
 P.M., Tuesday evening, June 08th at the St. Mary Queen of 
Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers the family requests 
memorials be given to the Gorham City Park and sent in care of the 
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Randy&nbsp;Rohleder 59, of Gorham Kansas, died on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.Randy was born March 1, 1962 in Hays, KS to Norman and Vera (Rohr) 
Rohleder. He graduated from Russell High School class of 1980. He often 
talked about playing for the 4A State Championship in football, what a 
season.Randy He attended Colby Community College on a livestock judging scholarship, where the team placed 2nd
 in the Nation. Randy earned high individual honors at the San Francisco
 Cow Palace competition. He continued his education at Kansas State 
University and in 1983 his team won the National Championship in 
livestock judging. In the summer of 1983 he attended the same auctioneer
 school, as his grandfather Colonel Otto Rohleder, in Mason City, Iowa.&nbsp;
 While in Manhattan he met his wife Virginia (Schmitt), they were 
married September 5, 1987 and were blessed with two children; Colby and 
Sadee. Together they operated Rohleder Auction &amp; Realty, farmed and 
raised cattle.&nbsp; He was a member of the St Mary’s Church of Gorham, 4th
 Degree K of C, Rural Water District #4 and an FFA Alumni Member. &nbsp;Randy
 enjoyed coyote hunting before he had kids, tailgating at KSU football 
games, golfing, cornhole, camping at the river, casino trips and the 
Chiefs and Royals.One of Randy’s favorite seasons of life was coaching Colby in 
baseball and basketball and watching “Hammer” (Sadee) compete in all her
 activities. He never missed any of his kids events and always found a 
reason to tailgate!&nbsp; He had many close friends, who always made their 
way to the shed and he never knew a stranger.Randy is survived by his wife Virginia of the home, son Colby 
(Ashley) and daughter Sadee Soldan (Rex) both of Rural Gorham. Randy’s 
pride and greatest joy were his three grandsons Colt Soldan, Otto 
Rohleder and Owen Soldan and his first granddaughter arriving in July.His parents Norman and Vera Rohleder, sister Laurie Miller (Randy) of
 Ottawa, brother Jody Rohleder (Kim) of Wichita, nieces and nephews 
Jordan Miller (Chelsea), Shelby Gwinn (Derek), Riley Rohleder (Jason), 
Lane Best (Brian) and Miranda Rohleder. Five great nieces and nephews. 
Many cousins, aunts and uncles.&nbsp; His mother and father-in-law Robert and
 Lyla Schmitt, brother-in-law Dale Schmitt (Nancy) and sister-in-law 
Kristin Bay (Tony). Niece and nephews Alex Underwood, Seth Underwood, 
Brandon Schmitt, Mason Schmitt, Kendra Bay and Tytin Bay.He is proceeded in death by his niece Lindsay Renee Miller and his 
grandparents Otto and Leona Rohleder and Alfred and Anna Rohr. A funeral
 mass to celebrate Randy’s life will be held at 11:05 A.M. on Wednesday,
 June 9, 2021, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in 
Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, 
June 8, 2021, at the mortuary.&nbsp; A vigil and rosary will be held at 7:05
 P.M., Tuesday evening, June 08th at the St. Mary Queen of 
Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers the family requests 
memorials be given to the Gorham City Park and sent in care of the 
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Randy Rohleder

David Drew Ford, 65, passed away June 3, 2021, at Kinwood View Health
 &amp; Rehab, Salina. He was born October 13, 1955, at Clovis, New 
Mexico, to Burl &amp; Dorothy (Camp) Ford.

A Great Bend resident for most of his life, David was a handiman for 
Venture Corporation. He enjoyed painting and BBQ's. He loved his cats 
but especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include, his mother, Dorothy Morgan of Great Bend; a 
daughter, Chelsea Shanks and husband Frank of Great Bend; two brothers, 
Curtis Ford of Great Bend, and Kevin Ford of Ruidoso, New Mexico; a 
sister, Denise King and significant other Steve Fricks of Great Bend; a 
brother in law, Eddie King of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Fabio 
Chavez, Zain Shanks, and Kash Shanks; a nephew, Wayne King; and several 
other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by his father, Burl Ford; and a brother, John Ford.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a 
Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorials have
 been designated to the David Ford Funeral Expense Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

David Drew Ford, 65, passed away June 3, 2021, at Kinwood View Health
 &amp; Rehab, Salina. He was born October 13, 1955, at Clovis, New 
Mexico, to Burl &amp; Dorothy (Camp) Ford.A Great Bend resident for most of his life, David was a handiman for 
Venture Corporation. He enjoyed painting and BBQ's. He loved his cats 
but especially loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.Survivors include, his mother, Dorothy Morgan of Great Bend; a 
daughter, Chelsea Shanks and husband Frank of Great Bend; two brothers, 
Curtis Ford of Great Bend, and Kevin Ford of Ruidoso, New Mexico; a 
sister, Denise King and significant other Steve Fricks of Great Bend; a 
brother in law, Eddie King of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Fabio 
Chavez, Zain Shanks, and Kash Shanks; a nephew, Wayne King; and several 
other nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded 
in death by his father, Burl Ford; and a brother, John Ford.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a 
Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. Memorials have
 been designated to the David Ford Funeral Expense Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

David Drew Ford

Ruth Marie Hoard, passed away June 16, 2020, at Peppi’s Hospice 
House, Tucson, Ariz. Ruth was born June 29, 1928, at Hoisington, Kan., 
she was the daughter of Clifford and Ruth Shook. She married Donald 
Pound in 1951 and he passed away in 1968. She then married Richard Hoard
 in 1970 and he passed away in 1987.

She graduated from Victoria High School in 1946, and attended Fort 
Hays State College. Ruth has been a resident of Tucson for the past 35 
years. She was formally a secretary for CRA in Great Bend, Kan. Ruth was
 a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Order 
of the Eastern Star, Amaranth, and American Legion Argonne Post 180 
Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. Ruth loved gardening, cooking and talking.
 She most loved spending time with her family. Her favorite quote was “I
 wasn’t much, but I tried.”

Survivors include, daughters, Donna (R.C.) Williams of Great Bend, 
Kan., and Shannon (Ron) DeHaan of Pawnee Rock, Kan.; granddaughters, 
Tamyra (Chad) Fuller of David City, Neb., and Jana (Lonny) Cook of Great
 Bend, Kan.; grandsons, Shawn (Elisha) DeHaan of Spearman, Tex., and 
Ryan DeHaan and companion Shelly Peacock of Great Bend, Kan.; great 
grandchildren, Mack Fuller, Andrew Fuller, R.J. Cook, Darby King, Connor
 DeHaan, Colton DeHaan, Jericho Riddle, Jaron Riddle, Reese Bullard, and
 Keldon Bullard; and great great grandchildren, Mychal, Jaymes and Kaya.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wink Shook and Tom 
Shook; sister, Harriet Lagsdon; grandson, Terry Lee Riddle; and 
granddaughter, Nicole Sue DeHaan.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 
2021, at the Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.
 Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Ruth Marie Hoard, passed away June 16, 2020, at Peppi’s Hospice 
House, Tucson, Ariz. Ruth was born June 29, 1928, at Hoisington, Kan., 
she was the daughter of Clifford and Ruth Shook. She married Donald 
Pound in 1951 and he passed away in 1968. She then married Richard Hoard
 in 1970 and he passed away in 1987.She graduated from Victoria High School in 1946, and attended Fort 
Hays State College. Ruth has been a resident of Tucson for the past 35 
years. She was formally a secretary for CRA in Great Bend, Kan. Ruth was
 a member of the First Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Order 
of the Eastern Star, Amaranth, and American Legion Argonne Post 180 
Auxiliary, all of Great Bend. Ruth loved gardening, cooking and talking.
 She most loved spending time with her family. Her favorite quote was “I
 wasn’t much, but I tried.”Survivors include, daughters, Donna (R.C.) Williams of Great Bend, 
Kan., and Shannon (Ron) DeHaan of Pawnee Rock, Kan.; granddaughters, 
Tamyra (Chad) Fuller of David City, Neb., and Jana (Lonny) Cook of Great
 Bend, Kan.; grandsons, Shawn (Elisha) DeHaan of Spearman, Tex., and 
Ryan DeHaan and companion Shelly Peacock of Great Bend, Kan.; great 
grandchildren, Mack Fuller, Andrew Fuller, R.J. Cook, Darby King, Connor
 DeHaan, Colton DeHaan, Jericho Riddle, Jaron Riddle, Reese Bullard, and
 Keldon Bullard; and great great grandchildren, Mychal, Jaymes and Kaya.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Wink Shook and Tom 
Shook; sister, Harriet Lagsdon; grandson, Terry Lee Riddle; and 
granddaughter, Nicole Sue DeHaan.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 12, 
2021, at the Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.
 Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Ruth Marie Hoard

Randy Skeie, from Estes Park, Colorado, passed away in Loveland, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 92. Randoph Alvin Skeie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 11, 1928. His parents were Maurice and Sigfrid (Ljones) Skeie. 

Randy, also known to some as "Sky", graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis. He earned his Bachelor's Degree, in Forestry Management, from the University of Minnesota. He married Verjean A. Jacobs on December 8, 1951, in Anaheim, California. Randy was a manufacturer's representative for Curtis Millworks, in Clinton, Iowa, from 1953 to 1966. He was then employed by Windows Incorporated, in Denver, Colorado, until his retirement at the age of 58. To know Randy was to know his passion for trout fishing. In fact, in 1972, he developed and patented a successful fly pattern, known as the "Universal Fly." The fly is still being marketed today by his son and grandson, Craig and Erik Skeie. 

Randy and Verjean lived in Hays, Kansas; Kansas City, Kansas; Thornton, Colorado, and Boulder, Colorado, before retiring to Estes Park, Colorado, a place they had visited since 1958. In Estes Park, Randy was active in The Rotary Club of Estes Park, KBB, Trout Unlimited, and was a volunteer and board member of The Salvation Army. 

Randy is survived by his children, Laurel Skeie (Edward) Huesers of Lyons, Colorado; Craig (Rhonda) Skeie of Pinetop, Arizona; and Susan Skeie (Loren) Melvin of Estes Park, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wade (Blanca) O'Connor; Brad (Amber) Melvin; Darin (Katie) Melvin; Crystal (Ken) Beecken; Erik Skeie; and great grandchildren Aden, Grace and Colton Melvin; Samson O'Connor; and Lily and Bear Melvin. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Verjean; daughter Cindy Martinson; three brothers, Maurice, Paul and John; and two sisters, Helen Schutte and Lois Hiller. Randy will be deeply missed by his family and friends; the trout, not so much. 

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 </figure>Randy Skeie, from Estes Park, Colorado, passed away in Loveland, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at the age of 92. Randoph Alvin Skeie was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 11, 1928. His parents were Maurice and Sigfrid (Ljones) Skeie. Randy, also known to some as "Sky", graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis. He earned his Bachelor's Degree, in Forestry Management, from the University of Minnesota. He married Verjean A. Jacobs on December 8, 1951, in Anaheim, California. Randy was a manufacturer's representative for Curtis Millworks, in Clinton, Iowa, from 1953 to 1966. He was then employed by Windows Incorporated, in Denver, Colorado, until his retirement at the age of 58. To know Randy was to know his passion for trout fishing. In fact, in 1972, he developed and patented a successful fly pattern, known as the "Universal Fly." The fly is still being marketed today by his son and grandson, Craig and Erik Skeie. Randy and Verjean lived in Hays, Kansas; Kansas City, Kansas; Thornton, Colorado, and Boulder, Colorado, before retiring to Estes Park, Colorado, a place they had visited since 1958. In Estes Park, Randy was active in The Rotary Club of Estes Park, KBB, Trout Unlimited, and was a volunteer and board member of The Salvation Army. Randy is survived by his children, Laurel Skeie (Edward) Huesers of Lyons, Colorado; Craig (Rhonda) Skeie of Pinetop, Arizona; and Susan Skeie (Loren) Melvin of Estes Park, Colorado. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Wade (Blanca) O'Connor; Brad (Amber) Melvin; Darin (Katie) Melvin; Crystal (Ken) Beecken; Erik Skeie; and great grandchildren Aden, Grace and Colton Melvin; Samson O'Connor; and Lily and Bear Melvin. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Verjean; daughter Cindy Martinson; three brothers, Maurice, Paul and John; and two sisters, Helen Schutte and Lois Hiller. Randy will be deeply missed by his family and friends; the trout, not so much. Memorial services are pending.

Randolph A. Skeie

Harold Francis Newell, age 76, of Beloit, passed away peacefully in 
his home, surrounded by loved ones on May 31, 2021. He was born on April
 29, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, son of Lawrence (Joe) and Rita Newell, who 
preceded him in death. He was a dearly loved husband, father, grandpa, 
papa, great-grandpa, and brother.&nbsp; On October 26, 1965, Harold married 
Joyce Ann Compton. Home for Harold was Damar, Kansas, where he and 
Joyce, his lovely wife of 55 and a ½ years, raised their family and 
attended church.

There are no coincidences in God’s kingdom. Harold was a man of faith
 and generosity. He was also a man with a dashing sense of humor. It is 
fitting that he passed away on Memorial Day. He proudly served in the US
 Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a Bronze Star. On May 31, 2015 
he was selected to take an Honor Flight. He was awarded a Quilt of Valor
 on November 3, 2017. He worked for Abercombie Drilling Company until 
the oil crash in 1985. He then became a truck driver for the next 25 
years, retiring only last December. Describing Harold as a hard worker 
is an enormous understatement. Just a few years ago, he was harvesting 
fields in other states. He was known as the man in his seventies who 
could keep up with the kids in their twenties. There was never a dull 
moment with Harold. He lived his life to the fullest. In his younger 
years he enjoyed both motorcycle and horseback riding, playing pool and 
cards as well as hunting and camping. In his later years he loved 
spending time with his family and friends. He had a way of making 
everyone feel welcome. No one left the Newell table hungry. Joyce did 
the cooking and he did the laughing. He was passionate about guns, loved
 showing them to his loved ones and telling them stories. He enjoyed 
making ice cream and spoiling his grandchildren. He was loving, funny, 
and most of all ornery. He loved on his great-grandchildren, squeezing 
their little toes, roaring with laughter. He also enjoyed spending time 
with his siblings. Family was always the most important part of his 
life. He will be infinitely missed. 

Harold is preceded in death by his 
beloved grandson, Brandon Doerfler; angel grandchildren, John, 
Christopher, Carsen, and Jessie Heidrick; angel great-grandchildren 
Tripp Fox &amp; Baby Sharp; brothers, Leland and Michael Newell; 
sisters, Albertine Garcia, and Louise Schmidt. 

Left to cherish his 
memory are his wife, Joyce Ann Compton Newell; children, Shawna (Arlan) 
VanEngen, Billy (Tammi) Newell, Teresa (Scott) Heidrick; grandchildren, 
Jordan (John) Fox, Brooke Newell, Brady (Shelby) Doerfler, Logan 
(Brooklyn) Newell, Brant (Theresa) Doerfler, Bryant Doerfler, Ragen 
(Justin) Sharp, Blake Newell, Andersen Heidrick; twenty 
great-grandchildren; brother, Dale Newell; sisters, Kathyleen Brown, 
Lois Sumner, Carmen Sims, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given to the Perdue Hospitality House or the Damar City Park.

Memorial services&nbsp; will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 5 at St. Joseph
 Catholic Church in Damar.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at the church Friday
 from 6PM-9PM.&nbsp; Rosary will take place at 7PM. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold Francis Newell, age 76, of Beloit, passed away peacefully in 
his home, surrounded by loved ones on May 31, 2021. He was born on April
 29, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, son of Lawrence (Joe) and Rita Newell, who 
preceded him in death. He was a dearly loved husband, father, grandpa, 
papa, great-grandpa, and brother.&nbsp; On October 26, 1965, Harold married 
Joyce Ann Compton. Home for Harold was Damar, Kansas, where he and 
Joyce, his lovely wife of 55 and a ½ years, raised their family and 
attended church.There are no coincidences in God’s kingdom. Harold was a man of faith
 and generosity. He was also a man with a dashing sense of humor. It is 
fitting that he passed away on Memorial Day. He proudly served in the US
 Army during the Vietnam War, receiving a Bronze Star. On May 31, 2015 
he was selected to take an Honor Flight. He was awarded a Quilt of Valor
 on November 3, 2017. He worked for Abercombie Drilling Company until 
the oil crash in 1985. He then became a truck driver for the next 25 
years, retiring only last December. Describing Harold as a hard worker 
is an enormous understatement. Just a few years ago, he was harvesting 
fields in other states. He was known as the man in his seventies who 
could keep up with the kids in their twenties. There was never a dull 
moment with Harold. He lived his life to the fullest. In his younger 
years he enjoyed both motorcycle and horseback riding, playing pool and 
cards as well as hunting and camping. In his later years he loved 
spending time with his family and friends. He had a way of making 
everyone feel welcome. No one left the Newell table hungry. Joyce did 
the cooking and he did the laughing. He was passionate about guns, loved
 showing them to his loved ones and telling them stories. He enjoyed 
making ice cream and spoiling his grandchildren. He was loving, funny, 
and most of all ornery. He loved on his great-grandchildren, squeezing 
their little toes, roaring with laughter. He also enjoyed spending time 
with his siblings. Family was always the most important part of his 
life. He will be infinitely missed. Harold is preceded in death by his 
beloved grandson, Brandon Doerfler; angel grandchildren, John, 
Christopher, Carsen, and Jessie Heidrick; angel great-grandchildren 
Tripp Fox &amp; Baby Sharp; brothers, Leland and Michael Newell; 
sisters, Albertine Garcia, and Louise Schmidt. Left to cherish his 
memory are his wife, Joyce Ann Compton Newell; children, Shawna (Arlan) 
VanEngen, Billy (Tammi) Newell, Teresa (Scott) Heidrick; grandchildren, 
Jordan (John) Fox, Brooke Newell, Brady (Shelby) Doerfler, Logan 
(Brooklyn) Newell, Brant (Theresa) Doerfler, Bryant Doerfler, Ragen 
(Justin) Sharp, Blake Newell, Andersen Heidrick; twenty 
great-grandchildren; brother, Dale Newell; sisters, Kathyleen Brown, 
Lois Sumner, Carmen Sims, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp; Memorials may 
be given to the Perdue Hospitality House or the Damar City Park.Memorial services&nbsp; will be at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 5 at St. Joseph
 Catholic Church in Damar.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at the church Friday
 from 6PM-9PM.&nbsp; Rosary will take place at 7PM. &nbsp;

Harold Francis Newell

Gloria (Schaffer) Herrman, 76 of La Crosse Kansas, passed away 
suddenly from cardiac arrest on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Rush County 
Memorial Hospital.

A lifelong Rush County resident, she was born on November 5, 1944, in
 Liebenthal Kansas to Leonard and Clara (Unrein) Schaffer. On May 30, 
1963, she married Richard B. Herrman, also of Liebenthal, at St. 
Joseph’s Church in Liebenthal. Upon marriage, they moved to La Crosse to
 start their lives together and soon had three children – Bryan, Debbie 
and Sonya. She was a proud and doting mother, a faithful wife, a strong 
working woman, and a constantly supporting presence in her family’s 
lives with her radiant smile, quick wit, and deeply unconditional love. 
Gloria worked as manager of the Ben Franklin and Banner Stores in La 
Crosse for many years before serving as La Crosse City Treasurer for 25 
years. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and enjoyed 
volunteering as a youth CCD teacher.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ernest Schaffer 
and Conrad Schaffer, her husband Richard (1993), and longtime companion 
Jim Cairns of Hays.

She is survived by sisters Sherry Kershner (Jim) of La Crosse and 
Sandra Robben (Mike) of Victoria, her son, Bryan Herrman (Deb) of Lake 
Winnebago, Missouri, daughters Debbie Oborny (Frank) of Rye Colorado and
 Sonya Garrett (Mark Reade) of Hays, grandchildren Alyssa Auerbach 
(Paul), Chelsia Oborny, Grant Herrman, Carter Herrman, Kendahl Goetzmann
 (Brett) and Abby Garrett, great grandchildren Vera Auerbach and Stella 
Auerbach, and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 2021, from 4:00 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 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or St. Joseph’s Catholic 
Church, Liebenthal, 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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 </figure>Gloria (Schaffer) Herrman, 76 of La Crosse Kansas, passed away 
suddenly from cardiac arrest on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Rush County 
Memorial Hospital.A lifelong Rush County resident, she was born on November 5, 1944, in
 Liebenthal Kansas to Leonard and Clara (Unrein) Schaffer. On May 30, 
1963, she married Richard B. Herrman, also of Liebenthal, at St. 
Joseph’s Church in Liebenthal. Upon marriage, they moved to La Crosse to
 start their lives together and soon had three children – Bryan, Debbie 
and Sonya. She was a proud and doting mother, a faithful wife, a strong 
working woman, and a constantly supporting presence in her family’s 
lives with her radiant smile, quick wit, and deeply unconditional love. 
Gloria worked as manager of the Ben Franklin and Banner Stores in La 
Crosse for many years before serving as La Crosse City Treasurer for 25 
years. She was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and enjoyed 
volunteering as a youth CCD teacher.She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Ernest Schaffer 
and Conrad Schaffer, her husband Richard (1993), and longtime companion 
Jim Cairns of Hays.She is survived by sisters Sherry Kershner (Jim) of La Crosse and 
Sandra Robben (Mike) of Victoria, her son, Bryan Herrman (Deb) of Lake 
Winnebago, Missouri, daughters Debbie Oborny (Frank) of Rye Colorado and
 Sonya Garrett (Mark Reade) of Hays, grandchildren Alyssa Auerbach 
(Paul), Chelsia Oborny, Grant Herrman, Carter Herrman, Kendahl Goetzmann
 (Brett) and Abby Garrett, great grandchildren Vera Auerbach and Stella 
Auerbach, and several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 2021, from 4:00 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 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Saturday, June 5, 2021, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St. 
Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, or St. Joseph’s Catholic 
Church, Liebenthal, 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.

Gloria (Schaffer) Herrman

Dorothy Marie Sauer, 99, Hays, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Via Christi Village in Hays.

She was born May 8, 1922, in Vincent, 
Kansas, one of eleven children to Henry and Mary (Schrage) Haselhorst.&nbsp; 
She started her education in Vincent and completed it in Schoenchen.&nbsp; 
While growing up, she assisted with the farm work using horse drawn 
machinery and helping herd cattle.&nbsp; She rode horseback three and a half 
miles to attend religion classes five times a week.&nbsp; On August 5, 1940,&nbsp; she was united in marriage to Clarence Sauer in Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
preceded her in death on December 4, 1998.&nbsp; 

Dorothy was sworn in as 
Postmaster of Antonino on November 1, 1950, a position she would hold 
until her retirement over 30 years later on January 9, 1981.&nbsp; The 
Antonino Post Office was housed in the Sauer Service Phillips 66 Filling
 Station, and Dorothy would help fill gas, check the oil, or sell candy 
and pop.&nbsp; Her memberships include:&nbsp; Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
 Church, the Antonino Christian Mothers, National Association of Retired
 Federal Employees, Sunflower Polka Club, and she helped establish the 
Antonino Cemetery Association.&nbsp; She was very involved in the Antonino 
community, proudly patriotic, enjoyed music, singing with her gospel 
group, teaching kids to dance, and loved flower gardening and visiting 
with children at the post office.

Survivors include her son: Melvin J. 
Sauer, Sr. and wife Mary of Hays, daughter: Irma Klaus and husband Gene 
of Mulvane, five grandchildren: Sandra Phillips and husband Mark, J.T. 
Klaus, Shelly Steadman and husband Kyle, Mel Sauer, Jr. and wife 
Jennifer, and Kay Shippy and husband Darrell, seven great grandchildren:
 Danielle Phillips, Whitney Phillips, Courtney Klaus, Nathan Klaus, Anna
 Pachta and husband Ryan, Ethan Shippy, and Claire Shippy, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband: Clarence, five brothers: Raymond, Norbert, Irvin, 
Elmer, and Harold Haselhorst and five sisters: Emmerentia Werth, Esther 
Basgall, Henrietta Byington, Frances Hutton, and Mary Jane Schmidt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
 Church, Antonino with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Sunday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 10:00
 on Monday at the church.&nbsp; An Antonino Christian Mothers rosary will be 
at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Sunday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Antonino Cemetery 
Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dorothy may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Dorothy Marie Sauer, 99, Hays, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Via Christi Village in Hays.She was born May 8, 1922, in Vincent, 
Kansas, one of eleven children to Henry and Mary (Schrage) Haselhorst.&nbsp; 
She started her education in Vincent and completed it in Schoenchen.&nbsp; 
While growing up, she assisted with the farm work using horse drawn 
machinery and helping herd cattle.&nbsp; She rode horseback three and a half 
miles to attend religion classes five times a week.&nbsp; On August 5, 1940,&nbsp; she was united in marriage to Clarence Sauer in Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
preceded her in death on December 4, 1998.&nbsp; Dorothy was sworn in as 
Postmaster of Antonino on November 1, 1950, a position she would hold 
until her retirement over 30 years later on January 9, 1981.&nbsp; The 
Antonino Post Office was housed in the Sauer Service Phillips 66 Filling
 Station, and Dorothy would help fill gas, check the oil, or sell candy 
and pop.&nbsp; Her memberships include:&nbsp; Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
 Church, the Antonino Christian Mothers, National Association of Retired
 Federal Employees, Sunflower Polka Club, and she helped establish the 
Antonino Cemetery Association.&nbsp; She was very involved in the Antonino 
community, proudly patriotic, enjoyed music, singing with her gospel 
group, teaching kids to dance, and loved flower gardening and visiting 
with children at the post office.Survivors include her son: Melvin J. 
Sauer, Sr. and wife Mary of Hays, daughter: Irma Klaus and husband Gene 
of Mulvane, five grandchildren: Sandra Phillips and husband Mark, J.T. 
Klaus, Shelly Steadman and husband Kyle, Mel Sauer, Jr. and wife 
Jennifer, and Kay Shippy and husband Darrell, seven great grandchildren:
 Danielle Phillips, Whitney Phillips, Courtney Klaus, Nathan Klaus, Anna
 Pachta and husband Ryan, Ethan Shippy, and Claire Shippy, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband: Clarence, five brothers: Raymond, Norbert, Irvin, 
Elmer, and Harold Haselhorst and five sisters: Emmerentia Werth, Esther 
Basgall, Henrietta Byington, Frances Hutton, and Mary Jane Schmidt.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic
 Church, Antonino with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in the church cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Sunday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 10:00
 on Monday at the church.&nbsp; An Antonino Christian Mothers rosary will be 
at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Sunday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Antonino Cemetery 
Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dorothy may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

Dorothy Marie Sauer

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

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Edmund J. "Ed" Peters Jr., 87, Hays, died Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Edmund J. 'Ed' Peters Jr.

Phyllis Eileen (Winkel) Wells, a long-time resident of Hill City, 
Kansas, and a resident for the past few years in Salina, passed away 
June 2, 2021. Phyllis was born May 2, 1923, on a farm south of Cawker 
City to George and Opal (Rickman) Winkel. February 27, 1943, she married
 Donald R. Wells in Hill City. They had one child, Di (Diane). 
 Phyllis worked for over 30 years as a Nurse’s Aide at the Graham 
County Hospital. In her leisure time, she had many interests. Phyllis 
loved growing flowers; her yard was always beautiful. She was an avid 
photographer and painter. Many of her photos and paintings won prizes 
at the Graham County Fair. Don and Phyllis loved square and round 
dancing and spent every moment that they could doing just that.
 Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Don; four sisters and 
one brother. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Di 
(Diane) and husband Gary Gibson of Salina; grandson Terry (Petia) 
Gibson, of Overland Park, Kansas; Granddaughter Belinda (Randy) Ward of 
Alamogordo, New Mexico; three great grandchildren and four great-great 
grandchildren

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Phyllis-Eileen-Wells?obId=21298159#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Phyllis Eileen (Winkel) Wells, a long-time resident of Hill City, 
Kansas, and a resident for the past few years in Salina, passed away 
June 2, 2021. Phyllis was born May 2, 1923, on a farm south of Cawker 
City to George and Opal (Rickman) Winkel. February 27, 1943, she married
 Donald R. Wells in Hill City. They had one child, Di (Diane). 
 Phyllis worked for over 30 years as a Nurse’s Aide at the Graham 
County Hospital. In her leisure time, she had many interests. Phyllis 
loved growing flowers; her yard was always beautiful. She was an avid 
photographer and painter. Many of her photos and paintings won prizes 
at the Graham County Fair. Don and Phyllis loved square and round 
dancing and spent every moment that they could doing just that.
 Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband Don; four sisters and 
one brother. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Di 
(Diane) and husband Gary Gibson of Salina; grandson Terry (Petia) 
Gibson, of Overland Park, Kansas; Granddaughter Belinda (Randy) Ward of 
Alamogordo, New Mexico; three great grandchildren and four great-great 
grandchildrenClick <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Phyllis-Eileen-Wells?obId=21298159#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Phyllis Eileen Wells

Darlene 
Joyce Meredith, 78, Delphos, was born July 30, 1942 in Lincoln, KS to 
Jay and Mabel (Richardson) Smith. She passed away Monday, May 24, 2021.&nbsp;

Darlene 
attended Minneapolis High School and was active in 4-H while in school.&nbsp;
 She married Thomas Meredith on October 10, 1959 in Minneapolis, KS.&nbsp; 
Tom and Darlene were inseparable.&nbsp; They truly loved life and spending 
time together. They had four children of their own and through Darlene’s
 selfless love and care for generations of children in the Delphos area,
 she helped to raise many others.&nbsp; She not only provided childcare for 
over 50 years, she showered the children with her love and affection, 
often attending countless events in the community.&nbsp; Darlene was also a 
Boy Scout leader and involved in the St. Jude Bike-A-Thon, raising money
 for hospitalized children.

Survivors
 include her husband, Tom; son, Ron and his wife Jacque Meredith of 
Hulbert, Oklahoma; daughters, Pam and her husband Keith Cole of 
Minneapolis, Kansas and Lori and her husband Larry Geist of Natoma, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Brian Cole, Sabetha, KS, Matt (Janet) Meredith, 
Tahlequah, OK, Luke (Laura) Geist, Soldier, KS, Mitch (Kara) Meredith, 
Hulbert, OK, and Lyndsey (Logan) Brown, Maize, KS; great-grandchildren, 
Jarrett, Maverick, Navy and Lemi Meredith, Lakely and Tennessee 
Meredith, Garrett, Kylen, and Haddlea Kilpatrick, Kaedin, Kael, and 
Kynleigh Lamas, and Henry Brown; brothers, Jay Smith, Robert Smith, and 
Walter (Sheree) Smith; sisters, LaVaughn McClintock and Jaylin Kirby; 
special friend Madelon Hardy.

Darlene 
was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Julie Ann Meredith; 
brothers, John Smith, and Edgar Smith; sisters, Mable Smith, Mary (Sam) 
Thomas, Frances Theissen, and Margret Adams; brother-in-law, Larry 
McClintock and sister-in-law, Jo Smith; and great-grandson, Oliver 
Thomas Brown.

Visitation
 will be from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 6 at Wilson Family 
Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where family will receive friends from 4:00 
to 6:00.&nbsp; Funeral services for Tom and Darlene will be at 11:00 A.M., 
Monday, June 7 at the Delphos Auditorium with burial in the Delphos 
Cemetery, Delphos, KS.&nbsp; 

Memorials can be made to the Delphos Community 
Fund (please make checks out to GSCF and put Delphos Community Fund in 
the memo) or the Delphos Senior Center and left in care of Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Darlene 
Joyce Meredith, 78, Delphos, was born July 30, 1942 in Lincoln, KS to 
Jay and Mabel (Richardson) Smith. She passed away Monday, May 24, 2021.&nbsp;Darlene 
attended Minneapolis High School and was active in 4-H while in school.&nbsp;
 She married Thomas Meredith on October 10, 1959 in Minneapolis, KS.&nbsp; 
Tom and Darlene were inseparable.&nbsp; They truly loved life and spending 
time together. They had four children of their own and through Darlene’s
 selfless love and care for generations of children in the Delphos area,
 she helped to raise many others.&nbsp; She not only provided childcare for 
over 50 years, she showered the children with her love and affection, 
often attending countless events in the community.&nbsp; Darlene was also a 
Boy Scout leader and involved in the St. Jude Bike-A-Thon, raising money
 for hospitalized children.Survivors
 include her husband, Tom; son, Ron and his wife Jacque Meredith of 
Hulbert, Oklahoma; daughters, Pam and her husband Keith Cole of 
Minneapolis, Kansas and Lori and her husband Larry Geist of Natoma, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Brian Cole, Sabetha, KS, Matt (Janet) Meredith, 
Tahlequah, OK, Luke (Laura) Geist, Soldier, KS, Mitch (Kara) Meredith, 
Hulbert, OK, and Lyndsey (Logan) Brown, Maize, KS; great-grandchildren, 
Jarrett, Maverick, Navy and Lemi Meredith, Lakely and Tennessee 
Meredith, Garrett, Kylen, and Haddlea Kilpatrick, Kaedin, Kael, and 
Kynleigh Lamas, and Henry Brown; brothers, Jay Smith, Robert Smith, and 
Walter (Sheree) Smith; sisters, LaVaughn McClintock and Jaylin Kirby; 
special friend Madelon Hardy.Darlene 
was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Julie Ann Meredith; 
brothers, John Smith, and Edgar Smith; sisters, Mable Smith, Mary (Sam) 
Thomas, Frances Theissen, and Margret Adams; brother-in-law, Larry 
McClintock and sister-in-law, Jo Smith; and great-grandson, Oliver 
Thomas Brown.Visitation
 will be from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 6 at Wilson Family 
Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where family will receive friends from 4:00 
to 6:00.&nbsp; Funeral services for Tom and Darlene will be at 11:00 A.M., 
Monday, June 7 at the Delphos Auditorium with burial in the Delphos 
Cemetery, Delphos, KS.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the Delphos Community 
Fund (please make checks out to GSCF and put Delphos Community Fund in 
the memo) or the Delphos Senior Center and left in care of Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Darlene J. Meredith

Thomas 
Udeen Meredith, 86, Delphos, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his 
home.&nbsp; He was born May 29, 1935, in Delphos to Ronald Thomas and Doris 
Lillian (Pounds) Meredith.

Tom 
attended school in Delphos and he was a 1954 graduate of Delphos High 
School. He married Darlene Smith on October 10, 1959, in Minneapolis, 
KS.&nbsp; Tom and Darlene were inseparable. They truly loved life and 
spending time together. He served as city superintendent in Delphos for 
over 40 plus years before retiring.&nbsp; Tom also served on the Delphos Fire
 Department for 52 years.&nbsp;

He 
coached softball for over 40 years and he was an avid coyote and coon 
hunter, and he dearly loved his greyhounds.&nbsp; He had a true love for all 
of his family.

Survivors
 include his son, Ron and his wife Jacque Meredith of Hulbert, Oklahoma;
 daughters, Pam and her husband Keith Cole of Minneapolis, Kansas and 
Lori and her husband Larry Geist of Natoma, Kansas; grandchildren, Brian
 Cole, Sabetha, KS, Matt (Janet) Meredith, Tahlequah, OK, Luke (Laura) 
Geist, Soldier, KS, Mitch (Kara) Meredith, Hulbert, OK, and Lyndsey 
(Logan) Brown, Maize, KS; great-grandchildren, Jarrett, Maverick, Navy 
and Lemi Meredith, Lakely and Tennessee Meredith, Garrett, Kylen, and 
Haddlea Kilpatrick, Kaedin, Kael, and Kynleigh Lamas, and Henry Brown; 
brother, Louis (Amy) Meredith; sister, Ronelda (Bob) Darrow; and 
brother-in-law, Rollis Sechrist.

He was 
preceded in death by his parents; wife, Darlene on May 24, 2021; 
daughter, Julie Ann Meredith; sisters, Marilyn Sechrist and Rowena 
(A.C.) Williams; sister-in-law, Marjorie Meredith; and great-grandson, 
Oliver Thomas Brown.

Visitation
 will be from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 6 at Wilson Family 
Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where family will receive friends from 4:00 
to 6:00. &nbsp;There will be softballs available to sign if you were one of 
Tom’s “softball kids."&nbsp; They will be available at the visitation and the
 funeral. Funeral services for Tom and Darlene will be at 11:00 A.M., 
Monday, June 7 at the Delphos Auditorium with burial in the Delphos 
Cemetery, Delphos, KS.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the Delphos Community 
Fund (please make checks out to GSCF and put Delphos Community Fund in 
the memo) or the Delphos Senior Center and left in care of Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Thomas 
Udeen Meredith, 86, Delphos, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his 
home.&nbsp; He was born May 29, 1935, in Delphos to Ronald Thomas and Doris 
Lillian (Pounds) Meredith.Tom 
attended school in Delphos and he was a 1954 graduate of Delphos High 
School. He married Darlene Smith on October 10, 1959, in Minneapolis, 
KS.&nbsp; Tom and Darlene were inseparable. They truly loved life and 
spending time together. He served as city superintendent in Delphos for 
over 40 plus years before retiring.&nbsp; Tom also served on the Delphos Fire
 Department for 52 years.&nbsp;He 
coached softball for over 40 years and he was an avid coyote and coon 
hunter, and he dearly loved his greyhounds.&nbsp; He had a true love for all 
of his family.Survivors
 include his son, Ron and his wife Jacque Meredith of Hulbert, Oklahoma;
 daughters, Pam and her husband Keith Cole of Minneapolis, Kansas and 
Lori and her husband Larry Geist of Natoma, Kansas; grandchildren, Brian
 Cole, Sabetha, KS, Matt (Janet) Meredith, Tahlequah, OK, Luke (Laura) 
Geist, Soldier, KS, Mitch (Kara) Meredith, Hulbert, OK, and Lyndsey 
(Logan) Brown, Maize, KS; great-grandchildren, Jarrett, Maverick, Navy 
and Lemi Meredith, Lakely and Tennessee Meredith, Garrett, Kylen, and 
Haddlea Kilpatrick, Kaedin, Kael, and Kynleigh Lamas, and Henry Brown; 
brother, Louis (Amy) Meredith; sister, Ronelda (Bob) Darrow; and 
brother-in-law, Rollis Sechrist.He was 
preceded in death by his parents; wife, Darlene on May 24, 2021; 
daughter, Julie Ann Meredith; sisters, Marilyn Sechrist and Rowena 
(A.C.) Williams; sister-in-law, Marjorie Meredith; and great-grandson, 
Oliver Thomas Brown.Visitation
 will be from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, June 6 at Wilson Family 
Funeral Home, Minneapolis, where family will receive friends from 4:00 
to 6:00. &nbsp;There will be softballs available to sign if you were one of 
Tom’s “softball kids."&nbsp; They will be available at the visitation and the
 funeral. Funeral services for Tom and Darlene will be at 11:00 A.M., 
Monday, June 7 at the Delphos Auditorium with burial in the Delphos 
Cemetery, Delphos, KS.&nbsp; Memorials can be made to the Delphos Community 
Fund (please make checks out to GSCF and put Delphos Community Fund in 
the memo) or the Delphos Senior Center and left in care of Wilson Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Thomas U. Meredith

Jesse Rocha Medina, 89, passed away May 30, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Jesse was born January 11, 1932 in Offerle, Kansas to Sebastian and 
Julia Rocha Medina and raised in Kinsley, Kansas by his grandfather, 
Santiago Rocha and great aunt Lupe Rocha.&nbsp; Jesse was active in high 
school sports lettering in track, basketball and football.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Jesse enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18 and
 served in the Korean War between the years of 1951 and 1953 as a 
Forward Observer.

On October 9, 1954 Jesse married Amelia Garcia in Larned; Amelia preceded him in death on October 11, 1973.

He later married Darlene Heinrich on August 1, 1987 in Larned Kansas.

As a lifetime area resident, Jesse was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church. Jesse held several professions in Larned, after 
attending trade school in Chicago for TV repair and became a small 
business owner of a TV repair shop in 1965, Facilities Electrical 
Maintenance Supervisor for Larned State Hospital and finally the 
maintenance supervisor at Diversicare of Larned nursing home before 
retiring at the age of 84.

Jesse is survived by his wife Darlene, Larned, three daughters, 
Patricia (Donnie) Harper, Larned, Linda (George) Spady, Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, Caroline “Sophia” Smith, Larned; two sons, Michael 
(Paula Michelle) Medina, Katy, Texas, Steven (Ruth) Medina, Houston, 
Texas; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren, and seven
 great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Amelia Garcia 
Medina; his grandparents; and infant brother Sebastian Medina Jr.

Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be Tuesday June 8th
 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family 
present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary service will begin
 at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas with
 Military Graveside Rites.

Memorials may be given to the Fallen Heroes Fund in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may 
be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Jesse Rocha Medina, 89, passed away May 30, 2021 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Jesse was born January 11, 1932 in Offerle, Kansas to Sebastian and 
Julia Rocha Medina and raised in Kinsley, Kansas by his grandfather, 
Santiago Rocha and great aunt Lupe Rocha.&nbsp; Jesse was active in high 
school sports lettering in track, basketball and football.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Jesse enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of 18 and
 served in the Korean War between the years of 1951 and 1953 as a 
Forward Observer.On October 9, 1954 Jesse married Amelia Garcia in Larned; Amelia preceded him in death on October 11, 1973.He later married Darlene Heinrich on August 1, 1987 in Larned Kansas.As a lifetime area resident, Jesse was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church. Jesse held several professions in Larned, after 
attending trade school in Chicago for TV repair and became a small 
business owner of a TV repair shop in 1965, Facilities Electrical 
Maintenance Supervisor for Larned State Hospital and finally the 
maintenance supervisor at Diversicare of Larned nursing home before 
retiring at the age of 84.Jesse is survived by his wife Darlene, Larned, three daughters, 
Patricia (Donnie) Harper, Larned, Linda (George) Spady, Colorado 
Springs, Colorado, Caroline “Sophia” Smith, Larned; two sons, Michael 
(Paula Michelle) Medina, Katy, Texas, Steven (Ruth) Medina, Houston, 
Texas; sixteen grandchildren, thirty-nine great grandchildren, and seven
 great-great grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Amelia Garcia 
Medina; his grandparents; and infant brother Sebastian Medina Jr.Funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be Tuesday June 8th
 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family 
present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary service will begin
 at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas with
 Military Graveside Rites.Memorials may be given to the Fallen Heroes Fund in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may 
be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Jesse R. Medina

Morse L. Boucher passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021, at Smith County 
Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas. He was 86 years old. He was 
the first child of Anthony Morse and Ida E. (Lambert) Boucher. He was 
born on August 24, 1934, in Norton. He was blessed with four siblings.
 On August 7, 1955, he married the love of his life, Lucille Carolyn 
Eller in Smith Center, Kansas. She survives, Except for his time in the 
Service and a short time in college; they shared their entire time 
together in Smith Center. They were blessed with three Sons, Michael 
Allen in 1959, Jay Morse in 1961 and Douglass Keith in 1962.
 Morse worked his entire life for Boogarts Grocery business at the 
company’s Mini-Max warehouse and bakery in Smith Center. He started in 
the bakery and finished as the facility manager, produce and frozen 
foods buyer. 
 The company became Scrivner-Boogarts and finally just Scrivner. 
 As the company grew, so did his list of accomplishments. He was 
almost always the top produce division in the company. He won trophies 
which were nearly taller than him. But he truly enjoyed some of the 
trips, such as a week in Venice, Italy with Lucille and other winners in
 the early 1980s. He also enjoyed deep sea fishing on trips to Florida.
 While he was very successful in business, Morse was always called to
 volunteer and help in Smith Center. When a need for a second Cookie 
baseball team arose, he volunteered and coached the 13-15-year-olds 
before his own boys were in school. He later coached the Jaycee Peewee 
baseball team, which later became the Smith County State Bank &amp; 
Trust team for many years. He coached his own three boys for four years 
and then stayed on to coach local children for another 11 years.
 Morse was very active in the Jaycees for years, serving as a Jaycee 
Northwest Regional, Vice President, along with many other state offices.
 During this time period, the Jaycees sponsored the youth baseball team,
 dances and rebuilt and held car racing at the Fair Grounds in Smith 
Center. 
 Family activities filled his life. He led the local Boy Scouts of 
America Troop 102 for several years. He was very proud of his Scouts 
work for charities and for their learning proper flag etiquette. Several
 of the Boys Scouts went on to earn their Eagle Scouts awards. 
 As his sons started middle school and high school sports, Morse 
rekindled his love for football. He was added to the chain gang as Mike 
started high school, but he waited until after Doug’s final game to get 
really involved. He worked the chains at all varsity home games for many
 years. He also started hosting a watermelon feed each school year for 
the football team after two-a-day practices ended. In the beginning it 
was a donation from the company, but after he left the company, he 
continued to provide the watermelons for many more years. It grew from 
football players to all fall sports participants. The watermelon feed 
and his years of service on the chain crew ended when his good friend, 
legendary Redmen football head coach Roger Barta retired.
 Morse’s other sporting passion was for any team from Kansas State 
University. He and Lucille loved attending football games in Manhattan 
and had season tickets for more than 20 years.
 Morse graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1952. He was a 
three sport-letter winner for the Panthers. He attended Kansas State 
University for two years before he was drafted into the U.S. Army and 
served in Georgia and Arizona from 1957 to 1959.
 He joined the American Lutheran Church in Smith Center at age 50 and enjoyed many years of worship and fellowship there.
 He is survived by his wife Lucille of the home, Sons Michael 
(Dorothy) of Augusta, Kansas, Jay (Kathy) of Overland Park and Doug 
(Merrie) of Hays. Grandchildren include Jay D. (Brooke) of Claremore, 
Okla., David (Rachel) of Hoyt, Cassandra (William) Tripoli, of Rostraver
 Township, Penn., Dannie, of Smith Center, Kris (Mallory) of Salina, and 
Tim (fiancé Kelly Burkhart) of Overland Park. Eight great-grandchildren,
 Brea, Avonelle, Martel and Victoria of Claremore, Okla., and Taylor, 
Claire, and Myles, of Hoyt and Madison of Salina. He is also survived by
 a sister, Norma of Greenville, S.C. and several nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Shirley, Ronnie, and Gary.

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 </figure>Morse L. Boucher passed away Tuesday June 1, 2021, at Smith County 
Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, Kansas. He was 86 years old. He was 
the first child of Anthony Morse and Ida E. (Lambert) Boucher. He was 
born on August 24, 1934, in Norton. He was blessed with four siblings.
 On August 7, 1955, he married the love of his life, Lucille Carolyn 
Eller in Smith Center, Kansas. She survives, Except for his time in the 
Service and a short time in college; they shared their entire time 
together in Smith Center. They were blessed with three Sons, Michael 
Allen in 1959, Jay Morse in 1961 and Douglass Keith in 1962.
 Morse worked his entire life for Boogarts Grocery business at the 
company’s Mini-Max warehouse and bakery in Smith Center. He started in 
the bakery and finished as the facility manager, produce and frozen 
foods buyer. 
 The company became Scrivner-Boogarts and finally just Scrivner. 
 As the company grew, so did his list of accomplishments. He was 
almost always the top produce division in the company. He won trophies 
which were nearly taller than him. But he truly enjoyed some of the 
trips, such as a week in Venice, Italy with Lucille and other winners in
 the early 1980s. He also enjoyed deep sea fishing on trips to Florida.
 While he was very successful in business, Morse was always called to
 volunteer and help in Smith Center. When a need for a second Cookie 
baseball team arose, he volunteered and coached the 13-15-year-olds 
before his own boys were in school. He later coached the Jaycee Peewee 
baseball team, which later became the Smith County State Bank &amp; 
Trust team for many years. He coached his own three boys for four years 
and then stayed on to coach local children for another 11 years.
 Morse was very active in the Jaycees for years, serving as a Jaycee 
Northwest Regional, Vice President, along with many other state offices.
 During this time period, the Jaycees sponsored the youth baseball team,
 dances and rebuilt and held car racing at the Fair Grounds in Smith 
Center. 
 Family activities filled his life. He led the local Boy Scouts of 
America Troop 102 for several years. He was very proud of his Scouts 
work for charities and for their learning proper flag etiquette. Several
 of the Boys Scouts went on to earn their Eagle Scouts awards. 
 As his sons started middle school and high school sports, Morse 
rekindled his love for football. He was added to the chain gang as Mike 
started high school, but he waited until after Doug’s final game to get 
really involved. He worked the chains at all varsity home games for many
 years. He also started hosting a watermelon feed each school year for 
the football team after two-a-day practices ended. In the beginning it 
was a donation from the company, but after he left the company, he 
continued to provide the watermelons for many more years. It grew from 
football players to all fall sports participants. The watermelon feed 
and his years of service on the chain crew ended when his good friend, 
legendary Redmen football head coach Roger Barta retired.
 Morse’s other sporting passion was for any team from Kansas State 
University. He and Lucille loved attending football games in Manhattan 
and had season tickets for more than 20 years.
 Morse graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 1952. He was a 
three sport-letter winner for the Panthers. He attended Kansas State 
University for two years before he was drafted into the U.S. Army and 
served in Georgia and Arizona from 1957 to 1959.
 He joined the American Lutheran Church in Smith Center at age 50 and enjoyed many years of worship and fellowship there.
 He is survived by his wife Lucille of the home, Sons Michael 
(Dorothy) of Augusta, Kansas, Jay (Kathy) of Overland Park and Doug 
(Merrie) of Hays. Grandchildren include Jay D. (Brooke) of Claremore, 
Okla., David (Rachel) of Hoyt, Cassandra (William) Tripoli, of Rostraver
 Township, Penn., Dannie, of Smith Center, Kris (Mallory) of Salina, and 
Tim (fiancé Kelly Burkhart) of Overland Park. Eight great-grandchildren,
 Brea, Avonelle, Martel and Victoria of Claremore, Okla., and Taylor, 
Claire, and Myles, of Hoyt and Madison of Salina. He is also survived by
 a sister, Norma of Greenville, S.C. and several nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Shirley, Ronnie, and Gary.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Morse-L-Boucher?obId=21276073#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Morse L. Boucher

Robert L. “Bob” Dinkel, 89, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at 
Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, KS. 

Bob was born April 9, 1931, in 
Victoria, KS to B.J. and Margaret (Kuhn) Dinkel. He was a 1950 
graduate of Victoria High School. He was united in marriage to Marjorie
 “Marge” Dinkel on November 15, 1954 in Ness City, KS. Bob was an Army 
veteran and fought in the Korean War. Bob worked as an oil field pumper
 and was employed by Petroleum Incorporated and later Universal 
Resources for his last four years until his retirement in 1995. Upon 
his retirement from the oil field, Bob worked at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church for 14 years.
 Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Plainville VFW Post 
8871. Bob enjoyed carpentry work and was often found in his workshop 
handcrafting many projects.
 Left to cherish Bob’s memory is his wife, Marge of the home; 
daughters, JoAnn Dickinson (Dave) of Colorado Springs, CO and Cheryl 
Klein (David) of Andover; brother, LeRoy Dinkel of Victoria; three 
granddaughters, Melissa Johnson (Ryan), Amanda Jones (Calvin) and 
Jennifer Young (Kevin); and three great-grandchildren, Emma and Paige 
Jones, and Mason Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 12,
 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Parish Vigil and 
Rosary are planned for Friday evening at 7:00 PM at the church. Bob 
will be inurned in the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs.

  Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, 
KS 67663.

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 </figure>Robert L. “Bob” Dinkel, 89, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020, at 
Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, KS. Bob was born April 9, 1931, in 
Victoria, KS to B.J. and Margaret (Kuhn) Dinkel. He was a 1950 
graduate of Victoria High School. He was united in marriage to Marjorie
 “Marge” Dinkel on November 15, 1954 in Ness City, KS. Bob was an Army 
veteran and fought in the Korean War. Bob worked as an oil field pumper
 and was employed by Petroleum Incorporated and later Universal 
Resources for his last four years until his retirement in 1995. Upon 
his retirement from the oil field, Bob worked at Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church for 14 years.
 Bob was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Plainville VFW Post 
8871. Bob enjoyed carpentry work and was often found in his workshop 
handcrafting many projects.
 Left to cherish Bob’s memory is his wife, Marge of the home; 
daughters, JoAnn Dickinson (Dave) of Colorado Springs, CO and Cheryl 
Klein (David) of Andover; brother, LeRoy Dinkel of Victoria; three 
granddaughters, Melissa Johnson (Ryan), Amanda Jones (Calvin) and 
Jennifer Young (Kevin); and three great-grandchildren, Emma and Paige 
Jones, and Mason Johnson. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday, June 12,
 2021, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Parish Vigil and 
Rosary are planned for Friday evening at 7:00 PM at the church. Bob 
will be inurned in the Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic School and may be
 sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, 
KS 67663.

Robert L. 'Bob' Dinkel

An obituary and services are pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

January 01, 1926 - June 02, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Marvin William Dechant

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

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

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

Vryl Whipple, 82, passed away on June 1, 2021, at Hays Medical Center 
in Hays, Kansas. He was born on August 18, 1938, in on the farm south of 
Beeler, Kansas, the son of Virgil and Ethel (Stout) Whipple.Memorial service will be on Monday, June 7, 2021, 11:00 a.m, at the 
United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Beeler 
Cemetery at 1:30. Visitation at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday, June 
6, 2021, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be given to the Beeler Cemetery Improvement Fund.

Vryl Whipple

Royann R. Green, 91, of Scott City, passed away on May 28, 2021, at 
the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on July 
8, 1929, to Roy R. and Minnie L. Yount in Custer County, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

She graduated from Garden City High School.&nbsp; Prior to marriage, she worked as a telephone operator and manicurist.&nbsp;

On January 1, 1949, Royann&nbsp;married Marvin E. Green.&nbsp; They had three 
children, Donald, Loretta, and Everett.&nbsp; After retirement, Marvin and 
Royann moved to Scott City in 2007.

Royann was a homemaker and partner with her husband in several 
business ventures.&nbsp; She also worked as a volunteer for the Belles of St.
 Catherine Hospital and the Finney County Republican Committee.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed reading, watching classic movies, and following the lives of her
 family – especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, son Donald Green, her 
parents, sisters Lorena Smith and Sarah Nichols, and brothers Donald and
 John Yount.&nbsp; She is survived by daughter Loretta Alfrey, Denver, CO; 
son Everett (Kristi) Green, Scott City; four beloved grandchildren, two 
beloved great-grandchildren; sisters Arlene Smith, Garden City and Joyce
 Wolking, Holcomb; and many cherished nieces and nephews.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no calling times.

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 </figure>Royann R. Green, 91, of Scott City, passed away on May 28, 2021, at 
the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on July 
8, 1929, to Roy R. and Minnie L. Yount in Custer County, Oklahoma.&nbsp;She graduated from Garden City High School.&nbsp; Prior to marriage, she worked as a telephone operator and manicurist.&nbsp;On January 1, 1949, Royann&nbsp;married Marvin E. Green.&nbsp; They had three 
children, Donald, Loretta, and Everett.&nbsp; After retirement, Marvin and 
Royann moved to Scott City in 2007.Royann was a homemaker and partner with her husband in several 
business ventures.&nbsp; She also worked as a volunteer for the Belles of St.
 Catherine Hospital and the Finney County Republican Committee.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed reading, watching classic movies, and following the lives of her
 family – especially her grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, son Donald Green, her 
parents, sisters Lorena Smith and Sarah Nichols, and brothers Donald and
 John Yount.&nbsp; She is survived by daughter Loretta Alfrey, Denver, CO; 
son Everett (Kristi) Green, Scott City; four beloved grandchildren, two 
beloved great-grandchildren; sisters Arlene Smith, Garden City and Joyce
 Wolking, Holcomb; and many cherished nieces and nephews.A private graveside service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no calling times.

Royann R. Green

Gary Keith Gray, 76, passed away May 29, 2021, at University of 
Kansas Health Systems - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; He was born 
September 28, 1944, in Hays, to Keith and Mary (Bachar) Gray. Gary 
married Susan Laughlin Aug. 28, 1975, in Miami, Okla.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary, a resident of Stafford County since 1973 coming from Barton 
County, was a long time truck driver in the oil field, working for Sioux
 Tank.&nbsp; In earlier years, he worked for Cottonwood Cattle Co. and 
Dresser Industries.&nbsp; He was a member of NRA, Kansas Rifle Association, 
USA Shooting and enjoyed riding motorcycles.

Survivors include, wife, Susan Gray of the home; one son, Gary Lynn 
Gray and wife Angela Lynn of Radium; two brothers, Don Gray of 
Hutchinson and David Gray of Radium; one sister, Mary Joan Clark of 
Radium; three step grandchildren, Tristin, William, and Keane and many 
step great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by one&nbsp; brother, 
Robert Gray.

Cremation has taken place, with private services to be held at a later date.

Gary Keith Gray, 76, passed away May 29, 2021, at University of 
Kansas Health Systems - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.&nbsp; He was born 
September 28, 1944, in Hays, to Keith and Mary (Bachar) Gray. Gary 
married Susan Laughlin Aug. 28, 1975, in Miami, Okla.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary, a resident of Stafford County since 1973 coming from Barton 
County, was a long time truck driver in the oil field, working for Sioux
 Tank.&nbsp; In earlier years, he worked for Cottonwood Cattle Co. and 
Dresser Industries.&nbsp; He was a member of NRA, Kansas Rifle Association, 
USA Shooting and enjoyed riding motorcycles.Survivors include, wife, Susan Gray of the home; one son, Gary Lynn 
Gray and wife Angela Lynn of Radium; two brothers, Don Gray of 
Hutchinson and David Gray of Radium; one sister, Mary Joan Clark of 
Radium; three step grandchildren, Tristin, William, and Keane and many 
step great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by one&nbsp; brother, 
Robert Gray.Cremation has taken place, with private services to be held at a later date.

Gary Keith Gray

May 2, 1922
 -
 June 2, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>May 2, 1922
 -
 June 2, 2021 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Helen-Marie-Koel?obId=21290583#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Clarence E. Young, 81, died Monday, May 31, 2021, in Lane County, Kansas.
 He was born July 28, 1939, in Syracuse, Kansas the son of Otis and 
Helen (Uhler) Young. 
 A lifetime resident of Lakin, Clarence attended Lakin schools and 
graduated from Lakin High School in 1958. He later served in the United
 States Army from 1960 to 1963. After the service, Clarence returned to
 Lakin where he began working as a farmer. He then worked for the City 
of Lakin, Panhandle Eastern Natural Gas Co., and the Kansas Department 
of Transportation before his retirement in 2002. On July 3, 1965, he 
married Bessie Briggs in Lakin, Kansas. Clarence later married Shirley 
A. (Eveleigh) Gilbert on July 25, 1973 in Lakin, Kansas. He was a 
member of the VFW and the American Legion. Clarence enjoyed camping, 
traveling, fishing, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. 
 Survivors include his wife Shirley Young of the home; four children
 Gary L. &amp; wife Chris Gilbert of Lakin, Jimmy D. Gilbert of Garden 
City, Kansas, Bobbie &amp; husband Kirk Newport of Lakin, and Carrie 
&amp; husband Jeff Gnagy of Wichita, Kansas; a brother Curtis Young of 
Lakin; twelve Grandchildren; and three Great-Grandchildren. Clarence is
 preceded in death by his parents and a sister LaVelda Young. 
 A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 
2021, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Rita Stockton 
officiating, and military honors conducted by the Kansas Army National 
Guard Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday all at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas.

 The family suggests memorials given to 
the Kearny County Senior Center in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Clarence E. Young, 81, died Monday, May 31, 2021, in Lane County, Kansas.
 He was born July 28, 1939, in Syracuse, Kansas the son of Otis and 
Helen (Uhler) Young. 
 A lifetime resident of Lakin, Clarence attended Lakin schools and 
graduated from Lakin High School in 1958. He later served in the United
 States Army from 1960 to 1963. After the service, Clarence returned to
 Lakin where he began working as a farmer. He then worked for the City 
of Lakin, Panhandle Eastern Natural Gas Co., and the Kansas Department 
of Transportation before his retirement in 2002. On July 3, 1965, he 
married Bessie Briggs in Lakin, Kansas. Clarence later married Shirley 
A. (Eveleigh) Gilbert on July 25, 1973 in Lakin, Kansas. He was a 
member of the VFW and the American Legion. Clarence enjoyed camping, 
traveling, fishing, and loved to spend time with his grandchildren. 
 Survivors include his wife Shirley Young of the home; four children
 Gary L. &amp; wife Chris Gilbert of Lakin, Jimmy D. Gilbert of Garden 
City, Kansas, Bobbie &amp; husband Kirk Newport of Lakin, and Carrie 
&amp; husband Jeff Gnagy of Wichita, Kansas; a brother Curtis Young of 
Lakin; twelve Grandchildren; and three Great-Grandchildren. Clarence is
 preceded in death by his parents and a sister LaVelda Young. 
 A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 
2021, at the Lakin Cemetery in Lakin, Kansas with Rev. Rita Stockton 
officiating, and military honors conducted by the Kansas Army National 
Guard Honor Guard. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on 
Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday all at Garnand 
Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas. The family suggests memorials given to 
the Kearny County Senior Center in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Clarence E. Young

Walter B. Moore, 63, passed away May 29, 2021, at his home in 
Kearney, Neb. He was born May 28, 1958, at Chicago, Ill., to Walter B. 
Moore, Jr. &amp; LaVerna (Ohnmacht) Moore.

A resident of Kearney, Neb., for the last 11 years, Walter was an over
 the road truck driver. He loved being in his truck and exploring the 
country.

Survivors include, five children; three brothers, John Moore and wife
 Jeanne of Colo., Joseph Moore of Great Bend, and James Moore and wife 
Phyllis of Okla.; a sister, Mary Moore of Mo.; three grandchildren; two 
nephews; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a
 sister, Christina Moore.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2021,&nbsp; at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with 
Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in St. Ann Catholic 
Cemetery in Olmitz. 

Memorials have been designated to the Holy Family 
School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Walter B. Moore, 63, passed away May 29, 2021, at his home in 
Kearney, Neb. He was born May 28, 1958, at Chicago, Ill., to Walter B. 
Moore, Jr. &amp; LaVerna (Ohnmacht) Moore.A resident of Kearney, Neb., for the last 11 years, Walter was an over
 the road truck driver. He loved being in his truck and exploring the 
country.Survivors include, five children; three brothers, John Moore and wife
 Jeanne of Colo., Joseph Moore of Great Bend, and James Moore and wife 
Phyllis of Okla.; a sister, Mary Moore of Mo.; three grandchildren; two 
nephews; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a
 sister, Christina Moore.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, June 6, 2021,&nbsp; at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, June 7, 2021, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with 
Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in St. Ann Catholic 
Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to the Holy Family 
School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Walter B. Moore

Bryan Keith McDonald, 59, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on May 21, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO surrounded by his wife Tammy and two sons, Shane and Shawn.&nbsp; He was born the son of Merlyn and Marvel (Albin) McDonald in Denver, CO, on September 25, 1961. He was a 1980 graduate of Trego Community High School.

On June 25, 1983, Bryan was united in marriage to Tammy LeAnn Wendland of Oberlin, KS. He attended Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University. He then continued his education attending Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, KS and graduated with his electrical journeyman’s license.&nbsp; He was a former resident of WaKeeney and Parker, Colorado before calling Raymore, MO his home. Bryan had his journeyman’s license in Kansas, Colorado and Missouri and he worked over 35 years loving what he did. &nbsp;

Bryan was an avid Denver Bronco fan and loved to tail gate and cheer them on. He loved to coach his sons in various youth sports and later enjoyed getting to cheer them on with their love for soccer. He enjoyed visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, CO. He loved his pets. He had a great sense of humor and his two favorite holidays were the 4th of July and Christmas. He enjoyed any chance to get together with family.&nbsp;

Bryan is survived by his wife, Tammy and two sons, Shane P. and Shawn R. McDonald of Raymore, MO; his father, Merlyn (Betty) McDonald, Gove, KS; a brother, Stan McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and nephew Michael (Julie) McDonald, Quinter, KS and daughters, Kendall, Jordan, and Brooklyn and nephew Tyler McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and&nbsp; daughter, Tamara; a sister, Brenda (Lance) Hoopingarner of Otis, KS, and nephews Landon and Seth, Hays, KS and Jake, Otis, KS; a brother Scot McDonald of Colby, KS and nieces Megan (T.J.) Janousek, Hays, KS, and sons Teddy and Samuel and Amber (John) Risewick, Norton, KS and son Owen and nephew, Wyatt McDonald, Seldon, KS; a mother-in-law Norene Jording, Washington, KS; a brother-in-law Dale Kempt, Oberlin, KS and nephews Dayton, McCook, NE and Dawson, Hays, KS; a brother-in-law Cobe (Tarry) Jording, North Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Susan Jording, Washington, KS and nieces Jessica Moree, Washington, KS, and Elisa Dier, Omaha, NE and Emma Jording, Washington, KS; brother-in-law Mick Ruel, Lenexa, KS and nephew Jared Schroder, Overland Park, KS and niece Bailey Schroder, Scottsdale, AR and daughter River as well as lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his mother, Marvel V. McDonald and sister-in-law, Trina Ruel. &nbsp; &nbsp;

There will be a visitation Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS. A celebration of Bryan’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Collyer, KS.&nbsp; Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Eagle’s Club in WaKeeney, KS following burial to visit, share memories, and celebrate the life of Bryan.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622656657993.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bryan Keith McDonald, 59, of Raymore, Missouri passed away on May 21, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO surrounded by his wife Tammy and two sons, Shane and Shawn.&nbsp; He was born the son of Merlyn and Marvel (Albin) McDonald in Denver, CO, on September 25, 1961. He was a 1980 graduate of Trego Community High School.On June 25, 1983, Bryan was united in marriage to Tammy LeAnn Wendland of Oberlin, KS. He attended Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University. He then continued his education attending Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, KS and graduated with his electrical journeyman’s license.&nbsp; He was a former resident of WaKeeney and Parker, Colorado before calling Raymore, MO his home. Bryan had his journeyman’s license in Kansas, Colorado and Missouri and he worked over 35 years loving what he did. &nbsp;Bryan was an avid Denver Bronco fan and loved to tail gate and cheer them on. He loved to coach his sons in various youth sports and later enjoyed getting to cheer them on with their love for soccer. He enjoyed visiting Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, CO. He loved his pets. He had a great sense of humor and his two favorite holidays were the 4th of July and Christmas. He enjoyed any chance to get together with family.&nbsp;Bryan is survived by his wife, Tammy and two sons, Shane P. and Shawn R. McDonald of Raymore, MO; his father, Merlyn (Betty) McDonald, Gove, KS; a brother, Stan McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and nephew Michael (Julie) McDonald, Quinter, KS and daughters, Kendall, Jordan, and Brooklyn and nephew Tyler McDonald, WaKeeney, KS and&nbsp; daughter, Tamara; a sister, Brenda (Lance) Hoopingarner of Otis, KS, and nephews Landon and Seth, Hays, KS and Jake, Otis, KS; a brother Scot McDonald of Colby, KS and nieces Megan (T.J.) Janousek, Hays, KS, and sons Teddy and Samuel and Amber (John) Risewick, Norton, KS and son Owen and nephew, Wyatt McDonald, Seldon, KS; a mother-in-law Norene Jording, Washington, KS; a brother-in-law Dale Kempt, Oberlin, KS and nephews Dayton, McCook, NE and Dawson, Hays, KS; a brother-in-law Cobe (Tarry) Jording, North Platte, NE; a sister-in-law Susan Jording, Washington, KS and nieces Jessica Moree, Washington, KS, and Elisa Dier, Omaha, NE and Emma Jording, Washington, KS; brother-in-law Mick Ruel, Lenexa, KS and nephew Jared Schroder, Overland Park, KS and niece Bailey Schroder, Scottsdale, AR and daughter River as well as lots of aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his mother, Marvel V. McDonald and sister-in-law, Trina Ruel. &nbsp; &nbsp;There will be a visitation Friday, June 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS. A celebration of Bryan’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Union Cemetery, Collyer, KS.&nbsp; Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Eagle’s Club in WaKeeney, KS following burial to visit, share memories, and celebrate the life of Bryan.&nbsp;

Bryan Keith McDonald

Dorothy Lucille (Luce) Brown, daughter of Milton and Carrie (Bullock) 
Luce was born on August 16, 1928, in Hays, Kansas and passed away in 
Bonner Springs, Kansas on July 21, 2020, at the age of 91. 
 Dorothy grew up in Collyer, Kansas, the youngest of five children. 
She helped her dad run a grain elevator, cared for her invalid mother, 
and played piano for, school, church, and social events. She attended 
Fort Hays State College where she met Roger R. Brown, her lifelong love.
 They were married on August 14, 1950.
 The young couple lived in Baltimore, Maryland, St. Louis, Missouri, 
and Quinter, Kansas before settling in Norton, Kansas to raise their 
family. Dorothy worked as a homemaker and a secretary. She was her 
husband and children’s biggest supporter in all their activities, an 
avid Bridge player, and a cheerful church worker. Roger’s untimely and 
unexpected death on June 9, 1984, saw her begin new careers. She owned 
and operated a small gift shop in her home call Boughs and Bows where 
she created many of the things she sold. She also became a sales 
representative for the Enesco Corporation. Her territory included all 
of western Kansas. “Mrs. B” drove countless miles and made friends 
everywhere she went. She became fearless in taking customers to big 
vendor shows in Kansas City and Chicago and happily worked until the age
 of 70, winning sales awards every year. Dorothy was a lifelong 
Methodist, a 50-year member and past president of Chapter AA P.E.O. in 
Norton, a member of the Norton VFW, and on the Norton cemetery 
committee. Her favorite titles were Mom, Grandma, and Grandma B. She 
loved with all her heart and that love was returned ten-fold. She 
laughed often and never wanted to sit on the outside looking in. She 
was a vital part of her family’s lives and all they have done. Many 
delighted in calling her sister, aunt, or friend. 
 Survivors include one son, Brad (Kristi) Brown, Georgetown, TX; 
three daughters, Judy Anderson, Bonner Springs; Cindy (Steve) Fowler, 
Sterling, CO; Jan Charles, Holton, KS; seven grandchildren, Kyle 
(Meredith) Brown; Joel (Danielle) Brown; Erica Anderson (Jayson Smith); 
Ben (Dani) Fowler; Chad (Megan) Fowler; Nikki (Austin) Rash; Brady 
Charles. Twelve great grandchildren, Brienn, Corland, London, and Knox 
Brown; Kaleb, Emily, Cael, Maycee, and Reid Fowler; Ava, Alexa, and 
Bennett Rash; one sister-in-law, Imogene Luce; many nieces, nephews, and
 friends of all ages.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her
 siblings, Harvey, Lyle, and Eugene Luce and Louise Holl; her husband; 
her son-in-law Mike Anderson; and her grandson, Adam Anderson. 
 Graveside inurnment will be held 10:30 am Monday, June 14, 2021, at 
the Norton Cemetery. The family will be staying at the Sleep Inn &amp; 
Suites in Norton and will be available for friends to come and visit on 
Saturday and Sunday before the service.

Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Roger R. and Dorothy L. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, 
Fort Hays State University, One Tiger Place – PO Box 1060, Hays, KS 
67601-1060. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622647101261.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy Lucille (Luce) Brown, daughter of Milton and Carrie (Bullock) 
Luce was born on August 16, 1928, in Hays, Kansas and passed away in 
Bonner Springs, Kansas on July 21, 2020, at the age of 91. 
 Dorothy grew up in Collyer, Kansas, the youngest of five children. 
She helped her dad run a grain elevator, cared for her invalid mother, 
and played piano for, school, church, and social events. She attended 
Fort Hays State College where she met Roger R. Brown, her lifelong love.
 They were married on August 14, 1950.
 The young couple lived in Baltimore, Maryland, St. Louis, Missouri, 
and Quinter, Kansas before settling in Norton, Kansas to raise their 
family. Dorothy worked as a homemaker and a secretary. She was her 
husband and children’s biggest supporter in all their activities, an 
avid Bridge player, and a cheerful church worker. Roger’s untimely and 
unexpected death on June 9, 1984, saw her begin new careers. She owned 
and operated a small gift shop in her home call Boughs and Bows where 
she created many of the things she sold. She also became a sales 
representative for the Enesco Corporation. Her territory included all 
of western Kansas. “Mrs. B” drove countless miles and made friends 
everywhere she went. She became fearless in taking customers to big 
vendor shows in Kansas City and Chicago and happily worked until the age
 of 70, winning sales awards every year. Dorothy was a lifelong 
Methodist, a 50-year member and past president of Chapter AA P.E.O. in 
Norton, a member of the Norton VFW, and on the Norton cemetery 
committee. Her favorite titles were Mom, Grandma, and Grandma B. She 
loved with all her heart and that love was returned ten-fold. She 
laughed often and never wanted to sit on the outside looking in. She 
was a vital part of her family’s lives and all they have done. Many 
delighted in calling her sister, aunt, or friend. 
 Survivors include one son, Brad (Kristi) Brown, Georgetown, TX; 
three daughters, Judy Anderson, Bonner Springs; Cindy (Steve) Fowler, 
Sterling, CO; Jan Charles, Holton, KS; seven grandchildren, Kyle 
(Meredith) Brown; Joel (Danielle) Brown; Erica Anderson (Jayson Smith); 
Ben (Dani) Fowler; Chad (Megan) Fowler; Nikki (Austin) Rash; Brady 
Charles. Twelve great grandchildren, Brienn, Corland, London, and Knox 
Brown; Kaleb, Emily, Cael, Maycee, and Reid Fowler; Ava, Alexa, and 
Bennett Rash; one sister-in-law, Imogene Luce; many nieces, nephews, and
 friends of all ages. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents; her
 siblings, Harvey, Lyle, and Eugene Luce and Louise Holl; her husband; 
her son-in-law Mike Anderson; and her grandson, Adam Anderson. 
 Graveside inurnment will be held 10:30 am Monday, June 14, 2021, at 
the Norton Cemetery. The family will be staying at the Sleep Inn &amp; 
Suites in Norton and will be available for friends to come and visit on 
Saturday and Sunday before the service. Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Roger R. and Dorothy L. Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, 
Fort Hays State University, One Tiger Place – PO Box 1060, Hays, KS 
67601-1060. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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