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

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

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

Ivan Ralph Lee

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vyrl Whipple

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marvin William Dechant

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

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

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

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

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

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

Edmund J. 'Ed' Peters Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

George A. Lang

George A. Lang, 96, Hays, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at HaysMed.

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

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 </figure>George A. Lang, 96, Hays, died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

David Lynn Semrad was born to Herman Melvin Semrad and Lorene Marie Bridgewater Semrad on July 26, 1942, in Enid, Oklahoma.

David grew up on a wheat farm in Hunter, Oklahoma, and served in his youth as an active member and president of Oklahoma 4-H. From a young age, he developed a love of traveling, camping, fishing and woodworking. In later years, he was a distinguished member of the Boerne Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution.

He attended Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in English. While at OSU, he met and married the love of his life, Judy Ruth Rose. In getting acquainted, they discovered they had been delivered by the same doctor in Enid a few years apart.&nbsp;

David then earned a Master of Divinity from Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, before completing his Doctor of Ministry at St. Paul's School of Theology in Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp;

He served as the associate pastor of First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, Kansas, from 1967 to 1969; director of United Methodist Campus Ministry at the Ecumenical Campus Center at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas, from 1969 to 1978; and director of United Methodist Campus Ministry in San Antonio from 1978 until he retired in 2008. He ministered to college students and people from all walks of life, and befriended international students from around the world by being a host family with his wife and daughters.

David was known as a gentle soul and person of peace. He sympathized with the downtrodden and was passionate about civil rights and social justice. A cultivator of relationships and devoted community action leader, he participated in such community organizations as Metro Alliance and San Antonio Communities Organized for Public Service.

He led and participated in many international mission projects in Mexico and Russia, and engaged in a three-month sabbatical in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His campus ministry included education, dialogue, and outreach to raise the consciousness of students in the areas of theology, bible study, social justice, cross-cultural ministry, and community service, and took such forms as his popular “Hot Potato” lecture series that included information, guest speakers, and dialogue about current issues, and “Urban Plunges” in which students experienced the city’s transit system. He was a matchmaker at times and performed many marriages, baptisms, and funerals. He also was a guest pastor in many local United Methodist Churches.&nbsp;

David died on January 6 and was followed in death by Judy on May 23.&nbsp;

He is survived by daughters, Tavi Sellers and Staci Semrad; Tavi’s children, Addison Drutz, Suzanne Drutz and Tiffany Sellers; their respective fathers, Adam Drutz and Mike Sellers; brother, Melvin Semrad; and aunt, Helen Semrad Provine.&nbsp;

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.

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

David Lynn Semrad

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.

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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.

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.

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>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622752059802.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622751908656.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/6/1622751776239.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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.

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.

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.

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