David Armbrister, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, in Ellis.

Arrangements are pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

David Armbrister, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, in Ellis.Arrangements are pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

David Armbrister

January 25, 1933
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 May 6, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Ronald-Frank-Pertl?obId=21044050#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 25, 1933
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 May 6, 2021 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Ronald-Frank-Pertl?obId=21044050#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Frank Pertl

Martha Lee Nicholson passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at her home 
surrounded by her family. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 
Johnstown PA. She earned her Bachelors degree at Avila University, 
Kansas City MO. She earned her Masters degree at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays Kansas. Martha taught in Elementary Education for 25 
years. She served alongside her husband in pastoring seven 
churches throughout Pennsylvania, Missouri and Kansas. Martha had a 
great love of music, she played the piano and directed choirs during 
their ministry. She wrote Bible Lessons for adults and children. She 
also had a love of reading and arranging flowers. Martha had become a 
member of the Church of God International at a young age and then became
 a member of the Assemblies of God for 38 years following her husband’s 
pastorate. Currently she was a member of the North Cleveland Church of 
God where she was an active member of the Unity Sunday School Class and 
Peacemakers Class from 2015 to current. She was preceded in death by parents Alva and Mary Miller Lynch and her husband of 61 years Edward Eugene Nicholson. 
 She is survived by her sons Timothy Nicholson (Connie), Todd Nicholson 
(Stephanie), her daughter Renee’ Brown (Eddie), her grandchildren Amie 
Nicholson, Kyle Cox, David Nicholson (Shawnacy), Hailey Nicholson, 
Bailey Nicholson, Melia Nicholson, Ryan Richardson (Heather), Rhonda 
Graham (Keith), Cassie Brown, Benjamin Nicholson (Brianna), Tessalyn 
Nicholson, and Kate Nicholson. Her great grandchildren Nicholas Staggs, 
Robert Tucker, Kyla Richardson, Conner Richardson, Kelsie Richardson, 
Jude Graham, Scott Graham and Roman Graham. A Remembrance of 
Life Service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday May 15, 2021 at Jim Rush
 Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee St. Chapel with Pastor Mark 
Williams officiating. The interment will follow at Lee Cemetery with 
family and friends serving as casket bearers. The family will receive 
friends Saturday the 15th from 12 until 2pm at the funeral home. 
 Due to current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking 
care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will
 be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and 
family members attending visitations and services to please bring and 
wear a mask.

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 </figure>Martha Lee Nicholson passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at her home 
surrounded by her family. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 
Johnstown PA. She earned her Bachelors degree at Avila University, 
Kansas City MO. She earned her Masters degree at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays Kansas. Martha taught in Elementary Education for 25 
years. She served alongside her husband in pastoring seven 
churches throughout Pennsylvania, Missouri and Kansas. Martha had a 
great love of music, she played the piano and directed choirs during 
their ministry. She wrote Bible Lessons for adults and children. She 
also had a love of reading and arranging flowers. Martha had become a 
member of the Church of God International at a young age and then became
 a member of the Assemblies of God for 38 years following her husband’s 
pastorate. Currently she was a member of the North Cleveland Church of 
God where she was an active member of the Unity Sunday School Class and 
Peacemakers Class from 2015 to current. She was preceded in death by parents Alva and Mary Miller Lynch and her husband of 61 years Edward Eugene Nicholson. 
 She is survived by her sons Timothy Nicholson (Connie), Todd Nicholson 
(Stephanie), her daughter Renee’ Brown (Eddie), her grandchildren Amie 
Nicholson, Kyle Cox, David Nicholson (Shawnacy), Hailey Nicholson, 
Bailey Nicholson, Melia Nicholson, Ryan Richardson (Heather), Rhonda 
Graham (Keith), Cassie Brown, Benjamin Nicholson (Brianna), Tessalyn 
Nicholson, and Kate Nicholson. Her great grandchildren Nicholas Staggs, 
Robert Tucker, Kyla Richardson, Conner Richardson, Kelsie Richardson, 
Jude Graham, Scott Graham and Roman Graham. A Remembrance of 
Life Service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday May 15, 2021 at Jim Rush
 Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee St. Chapel with Pastor Mark 
Williams officiating. The interment will follow at Lee Cemetery with 
family and friends serving as casket bearers. The family will receive 
friends Saturday the 15th from 12 until 2pm at the funeral home. 
 Due to current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking 
care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will
 be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and 
family members attending visitations and services to please bring and 
wear a mask.

Martha Lee Nicholson

Mark Wayne McCarty was born on Aug. 19, 1963 in Rocky Ford, Colo., and left his earthly body May 5 in Elkhart. Mark was the first born to Elwin Wayne McCarty and Patti Lea Scofield McCarty. The family moved to Johnson City. He was soon joined by sisters. The family moved to Keyes, Okla., when he was in elementary school. Mark graduated from Keyes High School. He attended OPSU for a couple of years until he enrolled in a technical program at TSTI in Amarillo, Texas. Mark graduated with an Associates Degree in Laser Technology in May 1987.

He moved to Chicago and went to work for Mazak. After a few years, he moved to Grapevine, Texas, while continuing to work for Mazak. Soon after, he opened his own business servicing laser machines. Mark returned to southwest Kansas in 2012 but continued to travel to service his long-time customers. Mark enjoyed his friends and family and the lifetime of memories they gave him. He loved to fish and would be on the lake first thing come the weekend. Sometimes when work was too busy to golf, he would take his clubs with him just hoping he could play a course. He loved NASCAR and the Texas Motor Speedway. Mark was a jokester and would often call you with a joke. His work took him all over the country and introduced him to many people. Many of his clients became his best friends, life-long friends. Mark was a beloved son who called his mother every day. Mark is survived by his sisters, Sherri Hitchings and husband Todd of Boise City, Okla., Vicki Peacock and husband Jimmy of Elkhart, Debbie Lang and husband Jim of Dallas, Lanelle Johnson and husband Eric of Elkhart, and Lanette Patte and husband Richard of France; brother, Donny Bellomy and wife, Chelsey of Emporia, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Elwin McCarty, mother Patti Bellomy and step-father Jim Bellomy Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Keyes United Methodist Church in Keyes, Okla., with Pastor Rick Forthman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Morton County Library in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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 </figure>Mark Wayne McCarty was born on Aug. 19, 1963 in Rocky Ford, Colo., and left his earthly body May 5 in Elkhart. Mark was the first born to Elwin Wayne McCarty and Patti Lea Scofield McCarty. The family moved to Johnson City. He was soon joined by sisters. The family moved to Keyes, Okla., when he was in elementary school. Mark graduated from Keyes High School. He attended OPSU for a couple of years until he enrolled in a technical program at TSTI in Amarillo, Texas. Mark graduated with an Associates Degree in Laser Technology in May 1987.He moved to Chicago and went to work for Mazak. After a few years, he moved to Grapevine, Texas, while continuing to work for Mazak. Soon after, he opened his own business servicing laser machines. Mark returned to southwest Kansas in 2012 but continued to travel to service his long-time customers. Mark enjoyed his friends and family and the lifetime of memories they gave him. He loved to fish and would be on the lake first thing come the weekend. Sometimes when work was too busy to golf, he would take his clubs with him just hoping he could play a course. He loved NASCAR and the Texas Motor Speedway. Mark was a jokester and would often call you with a joke. His work took him all over the country and introduced him to many people. Many of his clients became his best friends, life-long friends. Mark was a beloved son who called his mother every day. Mark is survived by his sisters, Sherri Hitchings and husband Todd of Boise City, Okla., Vicki Peacock and husband Jimmy of Elkhart, Debbie Lang and husband Jim of Dallas, Lanelle Johnson and husband Eric of Elkhart, and Lanette Patte and husband Richard of France; brother, Donny Bellomy and wife, Chelsey of Emporia, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Elwin McCarty, mother Patti Bellomy and step-father Jim Bellomy Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Keyes United Methodist Church in Keyes, Okla., with Pastor Rick Forthman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Morton County Library in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

Mark Wayne McCarty

Tony Hinson, 59, passed away May 5 in rural Great Bend. He was born April 7, 1962 at Concordia, to Gary and Patricia (Blake) Hinson.

He married Michelle Erskin May 18, 1985 at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Tony graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981. He installed overhead doors for C&amp;V Home Improvement/Kansas Doors. He enjoyed collecting odds and ends items, garage sales and loved traveling to Las Vegas.

Tony loved to help everybody, was an excellent handyman, a true jack of all trades and was the go-to man when you had a problem. He never knew a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Tone.

Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Hinson of the home; two sons, Tyler Hinson and Jessi Ziepfel of Bluffton, S.C., and Blake Hinson of Midland, Texas; a daughter, Janell Simmons and husband Matt of Topeka; his mother and father, Gary and Pat Hinson of Great Bend; his father and mother in law, Don and Sharon Erskin of Great Bend; a brother, Greg Hinson and wife Alina, and a sister, Tammy Hinson, all of Great Bend; and two grandchildren, Kendall Simmons and Abby Hinson.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 11 at Bryant Funeral Home.

The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Tony Hinson, 59, passed away May 5 in rural Great Bend. He was born April 7, 1962 at Concordia, to Gary and Patricia (Blake) Hinson.He married Michelle Erskin May 18, 1985 at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tony graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981. He installed overhead doors for C&amp;V Home Improvement/Kansas Doors. He enjoyed collecting odds and ends items, garage sales and loved traveling to Las Vegas.Tony loved to help everybody, was an excellent handyman, a true jack of all trades and was the go-to man when you had a problem. He never knew a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Tone.Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Hinson of the home; two sons, Tyler Hinson and Jessi Ziepfel of Bluffton, S.C., and Blake Hinson of Midland, Texas; a daughter, Janell Simmons and husband Matt of Topeka; his mother and father, Gary and Pat Hinson of Great Bend; his father and mother in law, Don and Sharon Erskin of Great Bend; a brother, Greg Hinson and wife Alina, and a sister, Tammy Hinson, all of Great Bend; and two grandchildren, Kendall Simmons and Abby Hinson.The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 11 at Bryant Funeral Home.The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Tony Hinson

Virgil Gene Schuster, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P. &nbsp;and Mary (Flax) Schuster. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961.&nbsp; He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013. Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the service station he filled his time driving for Mid Kansas Auto Auction as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing jig saw puzzles.&nbsp; He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend, KS; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb, KS; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell, KS; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601. Visitation will be Friday, May 7th from 5pm - 8 pm with a combined vigil and K of C Rosary at 7 PM, all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E 17th in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Virgil Gene Schuster, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P. &nbsp;and Mary (Flax) Schuster. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961.&nbsp; He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013. Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the service station he filled his time driving for Mid Kansas Auto Auction as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing jig saw puzzles.&nbsp; He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend, KS; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb, KS; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell, KS; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601. Visitation will be Friday, May 7th from 5pm - 8 pm with a combined vigil and K of C Rosary at 7 PM, all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E 17th in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Virgil Gene Schuster

Clinton W. Grieve, 92, of Osborne, KS, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
 at the Nickol Home in Glasco, KS. &nbsp;He was born in Osborne, KS on June 
5, 1928 to the late Myrtle (Hammer) and Owen Greve.

Clinton graduated from Osborne&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He served in the U. S. Air Force as a Staff Sargent in the Korean War.

Clinton was a farmer. &nbsp;He married Wilma Theresa Thompson and to this union, several children were born.

Clinton was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, in 2008,&nbsp;a son, Dan, in 2018 and 1 great-grandson.

Clinton is survived by daughters:&nbsp;Linda (Tom) Deneke of Beloit, KS; 
Carolyn (Gerald) Funk of Salina, KS; sons: Tom (Janet) Grieve of 
Wichita, KS; Ron (Jill) Grieve of Manhattan, KS; Clint (Sheryl) Grieve 
of Wichita, KS; brother: Jack Grieve of Highridge, MO; 11 grandchildren 
and 3 great-great grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Clinton W. Grieve, 92, of Osborne, KS, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
 at the Nickol Home in Glasco, KS. &nbsp;He was born in Osborne, KS on June 
5, 1928 to the late Myrtle (Hammer) and Owen Greve.Clinton graduated from Osborne&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He served in the U. S. Air Force as a Staff Sargent in the Korean War.Clinton was a farmer. &nbsp;He married Wilma Theresa Thompson and to this union, several children were born.Clinton was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, in 2008,&nbsp;a son, Dan, in 2018 and 1 great-grandson.Clinton is survived by daughters:&nbsp;Linda (Tom) Deneke of Beloit, KS; 
Carolyn (Gerald) Funk of Salina, KS; sons: Tom (Janet) Grieve of 
Wichita, KS; Ron (Jill) Grieve of Manhattan, KS; Clint (Sheryl) Grieve 
of Wichita, KS; brother: Jack Grieve of Highridge, MO; 11 grandchildren 
and 3 great-great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Clinton-Grieve">HERE</a> for service details.

Clinton W. Grieve

Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland, oldest child of Herbert and Josephine 
(Heller) McClelland, was born on a farm south of Dellvale, KS on January
 4, 1929, and passed away at the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation 
Center in Olathe, KS on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92.
 Rose attended grades one through eight at two different rural 
schools southwest of Clayton, KS. She attended the Clayton High School 
for her freshman and sophomore years, and then moved to Norton with her 
family and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1947.
 Following graduation, she worked at Ideal Truck Lines until she 
married John William “Bill” Mathes, Jr. on July 10, 1948. Rose helped in
 their family businesses for many years including the Norton Ice and 
Locker Plant and Grocery, and the Root Beer Drive Inn. Later, she worked
 at the Haxton Grocery, and Browne’s Clothing in Norton.
 Rose, a long-time member of the Norton Christian Church, was 
baptized into Christ with her husband on May 20, 1951, at the old Norton
 Christian Church. She taught the Sunday School primary grades for many 
years, was a member of the Women’s Council, and was Chairperson of the 
Funeral Dinner Committee for several years. Rose was faithful in 
attending church until the fall of 2020 when her health began declining.
 Her greatest love was Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her husband and 
family.
 She had also been a member of the FCE and the Polly Anna Club.
 Rose is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Ochsner, South 
Fork, CO, Susan Smith, Gardner, KS, and a son, John Steven (Janet) 
Mathes, Norton, KS; three grandchildren, Nathan Mathes, Phillipsburg, 
KS, Amanda (JP) Bockes, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Megan (Mike) Kane, 
Gardner, KS; three great grandchildren, Kolby and Kaleb Bockes, Breanna 
Rose Volo, and a step great granddaughter, Paige Bockes; two brothers, 
Jay (Pat) McClelland, Springfield, MO, and Gary (Pam) McClelland, Norman
 OK, and several nieces and nephews. 
 Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill (2014), and a son-in-law, Floyd Smith (2014). 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Burial will follow at Norton 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County Health
 Department. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

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 </figure>Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland, oldest child of Herbert and Josephine 
(Heller) McClelland, was born on a farm south of Dellvale, KS on January
 4, 1929, and passed away at the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation 
Center in Olathe, KS on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92.
 Rose attended grades one through eight at two different rural 
schools southwest of Clayton, KS. She attended the Clayton High School 
for her freshman and sophomore years, and then moved to Norton with her 
family and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1947.
 Following graduation, she worked at Ideal Truck Lines until she 
married John William “Bill” Mathes, Jr. on July 10, 1948. Rose helped in
 their family businesses for many years including the Norton Ice and 
Locker Plant and Grocery, and the Root Beer Drive Inn. Later, she worked
 at the Haxton Grocery, and Browne’s Clothing in Norton.
 Rose, a long-time member of the Norton Christian Church, was 
baptized into Christ with her husband on May 20, 1951, at the old Norton
 Christian Church. She taught the Sunday School primary grades for many 
years, was a member of the Women’s Council, and was Chairperson of the 
Funeral Dinner Committee for several years. Rose was faithful in 
attending church until the fall of 2020 when her health began declining.
 Her greatest love was Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her husband and 
family.
 She had also been a member of the FCE and the Polly Anna Club.
 Rose is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Ochsner, South 
Fork, CO, Susan Smith, Gardner, KS, and a son, John Steven (Janet) 
Mathes, Norton, KS; three grandchildren, Nathan Mathes, Phillipsburg, 
KS, Amanda (JP) Bockes, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Megan (Mike) Kane, 
Gardner, KS; three great grandchildren, Kolby and Kaleb Bockes, Breanna 
Rose Volo, and a step great granddaughter, Paige Bockes; two brothers, 
Jay (Pat) McClelland, Springfield, MO, and Gary (Pam) McClelland, Norman
 OK, and several nieces and nephews. 
 Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill (2014), and a son-in-law, Floyd Smith (2014). 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Burial will follow at Norton 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County Health
 Department. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Rosemary 'Rose' Lynn McClelland

Corrine Bates, 89, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at High Plains Retirement
 Village in Lakin. She was born on October 18, 1931 at Ingalls the 
daughter of Franklin Theodore &amp; Edna Mae (Dicks) Kitch. She married
 George Bates on March 16, 1952 at Garden City. He died on December 23,
 2020. 
Corrine graduated from Agra High School in Agra, Kansas. She worked for
 Sears and USD 457 during her working career. After retiring she and 
her husband moved to Springfield, Missouri for 17 years and returned to 
the area in 2016. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of 
Garden City. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters-Colleen (Wayne) Gaschler of Garden 
City and Norma (Monty) Spangler of Holcomb, Son- Kelly (Wendy) Bates of 
Longview, Texas, Sister- Penny Cress of Garden City, 8 Grandchildren- 
Andrew (Laurel) Frey, Hilary (Jeremy) Whiteley, McKenzie (Shad) 
Shapland, Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates 
&amp; Chloe Bates and 7 Great-Grandchildren- Carson Baker, Jaxson 
Shapland, Emma Shapland, Addilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah 
Spangler &amp; Daniel Spangler. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters- Betty Holovach &amp; Dolly Kitch and 2 
Brothers- Tom Kitch &amp; Ted Kitch. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev John Harms and Kelly Bates officiating. 
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may 
call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials
 are suggested to Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Corrine Bates, 89, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at High Plains Retirement
 Village in Lakin. She was born on October 18, 1931 at Ingalls the 
daughter of Franklin Theodore &amp; Edna Mae (Dicks) Kitch. She married
 George Bates on March 16, 1952 at Garden City. He died on December 23,
 2020. 
Corrine graduated from Agra High School in Agra, Kansas. She worked for
 Sears and USD 457 during her working career. After retiring she and 
her husband moved to Springfield, Missouri for 17 years and returned to 
the area in 2016. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of 
Garden City. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters-Colleen (Wayne) Gaschler of Garden 
City and Norma (Monty) Spangler of Holcomb, Son- Kelly (Wendy) Bates of 
Longview, Texas, Sister- Penny Cress of Garden City, 8 Grandchildren- 
Andrew (Laurel) Frey, Hilary (Jeremy) Whiteley, McKenzie (Shad) 
Shapland, Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates 
&amp; Chloe Bates and 7 Great-Grandchildren- Carson Baker, Jaxson 
Shapland, Emma Shapland, Addilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah 
Spangler &amp; Daniel Spangler. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters- Betty Holovach &amp; Dolly Kitch and 2 
Brothers- Tom Kitch &amp; Ted Kitch. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev John Harms and Kelly Bates officiating. 
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may 
call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials
 are suggested to Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Corrine Bates

Anne Marie (Kristof) Shearer was born November 30, 1919, on the family 
farm in Trego County, Kansas to Ralph Kristof and Anna (Benish) Kristof.
 She passed away April 29, 2021, in Fort Collins, CO at the age of 101. 
 Anne’s first eight grades were completed at a country school near 
Voda, Kansas. After graduating from Trego Community High School in 1937,
 she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and was a 
member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. After two years at KSU, her parents 
called her home to help with the family farm and she worked at Trego 
WaKeeney State Bank.
 In 1942, Anne was united in marriage to Rex L. Shearer at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, a union which lasted for 67 
years. Rex was a widower with a young son, Lanny. The couple lived in 
Wichita, KS until 1945 when they returned to Voda to the family farm and
 cattle operation. To this union three daughters were born, Peggy, 
Sherry, and Ruth. 
 Anne stayed busy driving the girls eight miles into town for their 
many activities in addition to fulfilling the demanding life of a farm 
wife. She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and held 
several leadership positions over the years. She also enjoyed her 
memberships in the Harmony Club, Union Women’s Club and served several 
terms as President of Chapter CT of P.E.O. 
 Anne and Rex had a passion for travel. As the girls grew older, 
they traveled both domestically and abroad. They spent many happy years 
in their motor home, wintering in the Florida Keys and later in Donna, 
Texas at Victoria Palms RV Resort, where they won ballroom dance 
contests and she learned to swim at age 80! 
 Anne loved her family, her friends, and her life! Her home was 
filled with laughter and music, along with a “little” popcorn and ice 
cream! She loved reading, walking, and watching sports. But her thoughts
 always centered on her family. At her 100th birthday party, Anne said, 
“stay together, there is nothing more important than family.” 
 Survivors include one stepson, Lanny R. Shearer of DeLand, FL; three
 daughters, Peggy Barnett and husband Jim, Ft. Collins, CO, Sherry 
Galloway, WaKeeney, KS, Ruth Wick and husband Robin, Ft. Collins, CO; 11
 grandchildren, Brett Shearer, Brad and Lindsay Barnett, Angela Mermis, 
John Galloway (Katie), Lew Galloway (Jamie), Joel Mermis (Carrie), 
Philip Galloway (Rachel), Jeffrey Wick (Renee’), Allison (Wick) Samelson
 (Mike), Grant Wick (Christine); and 15 great-grandchildren. 
 Preceding her in death are her parents, her stepfather, her beloved 
husband Rex, son-in-law, Mike Galloway, and one grandchild, Debbie 
(Shearer) Elam. 
 A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on May 13, 2021 at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 332 N. 6th, 
WaKeeney, KS 67672 or Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Rd, Fort Collins, 
CO 80525. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>Anne Marie (Kristof) Shearer was born November 30, 1919, on the family 
farm in Trego County, Kansas to Ralph Kristof and Anna (Benish) Kristof.
 She passed away April 29, 2021, in Fort Collins, CO at the age of 101. 
 Anne’s first eight grades were completed at a country school near 
Voda, Kansas. After graduating from Trego Community High School in 1937,
 she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and was a 
member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. After two years at KSU, her parents 
called her home to help with the family farm and she worked at Trego 
WaKeeney State Bank.
 In 1942, Anne was united in marriage to Rex L. Shearer at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, a union which lasted for 67 
years. Rex was a widower with a young son, Lanny. The couple lived in 
Wichita, KS until 1945 when they returned to Voda to the family farm and
 cattle operation. To this union three daughters were born, Peggy, 
Sherry, and Ruth. 
 Anne stayed busy driving the girls eight miles into town for their 
many activities in addition to fulfilling the demanding life of a farm 
wife. She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and held 
several leadership positions over the years. She also enjoyed her 
memberships in the Harmony Club, Union Women’s Club and served several 
terms as President of Chapter CT of P.E.O. 
 Anne and Rex had a passion for travel. As the girls grew older, 
they traveled both domestically and abroad. They spent many happy years 
in their motor home, wintering in the Florida Keys and later in Donna, 
Texas at Victoria Palms RV Resort, where they won ballroom dance 
contests and she learned to swim at age 80! 
 Anne loved her family, her friends, and her life! Her home was 
filled with laughter and music, along with a “little” popcorn and ice 
cream! She loved reading, walking, and watching sports. But her thoughts
 always centered on her family. At her 100th birthday party, Anne said, 
“stay together, there is nothing more important than family.” 
 Survivors include one stepson, Lanny R. Shearer of DeLand, FL; three
 daughters, Peggy Barnett and husband Jim, Ft. Collins, CO, Sherry 
Galloway, WaKeeney, KS, Ruth Wick and husband Robin, Ft. Collins, CO; 11
 grandchildren, Brett Shearer, Brad and Lindsay Barnett, Angela Mermis, 
John Galloway (Katie), Lew Galloway (Jamie), Joel Mermis (Carrie), 
Philip Galloway (Rachel), Jeffrey Wick (Renee’), Allison (Wick) Samelson
 (Mike), Grant Wick (Christine); and 15 great-grandchildren. 
 Preceding her in death are her parents, her stepfather, her beloved 
husband Rex, son-in-law, Mike Galloway, and one grandchild, Debbie 
(Shearer) Elam. 
 A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on May 13, 2021 at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 332 N. 6th, 
WaKeeney, KS 67672 or Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Rd, Fort Collins, 
CO 80525. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Anne Marie (Kristof) Shearer

Virgil Gene Schuster, 77, of Ellis passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P.&nbsp; and Mary (Flax) Schuster.

He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961. He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013.

Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the&nbsp;service station he filled his time driving&nbsp;for Mid Kansas Auto Auction, as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing&nbsp;jig saw puzzles. He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton.

Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m Friday with a combined vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St. in Ellis.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery.

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

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 <figcaption>Virgil Gene Schuster</figcaption>
 </figure>Virgil Gene Schuster, 77, of Ellis passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P.&nbsp; and Mary (Flax) Schuster.He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961. He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013.Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the&nbsp;service station he filled his time driving&nbsp;for Mid Kansas Auto Auction, as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing&nbsp;jig saw puzzles. He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus.He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah.He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton.Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m Friday with a combined vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St. in Ellis.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Wilma Genevieve Staats was born on July 2, 1928 in Woodward, Okla., to G.G. and Mary Jane Staats. She passed away on May 5, 2021, at her home, in Colby. Wilma spent most of her childhood in Woodward, moving to Oklahoma City as a teenager where she graduated high school. In 1947, Wilma attended McPherson College where she met her future husband, Paul Dell. They married on June 6, 1948 in Oklahoma City. She and Paul moved to Beatrice, Neb., and operated a dairy farm for eight years. In 1956, Paul and Wilma moved to Colby and lived south of town where they continued their farming operation. Wilma loved being a farm wife and helped with all the farm chores. She would cook for the harvest crews, drive tractors and tend to the children, all in a day’s work. Wilma was very involved in the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, knitting, canning, and playing cards. One of Wilma’s biggest challenges in life was overcoming the loss of Paul on April 28, 1972. On Jan. 6, 1979, she married Erwin Thiele. Wilma became involved with the Trinity Lutheran Church and was active in the LWML.

Later in life, Wilma enjoyed collecting coins, traveling, reading, gardening, bridge club and quilting. She became quite the antique collector and enjoyed finding unique collectibles.

She was active in the family farm until she could no longer participate. Her greatest love of all was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved being with them all! She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters; her husbands; one son-in-law, and one great-granddaughter, Mallory Woolf. She is survived by her five children, Paula Makings (Bill Alexander) of San Diego; Susan Woofter (Jay) of Colby; Peggy Barton (Jerry) of Colby; Brent Dell (Shari Roling) of Lake Elmo, Minn., and Becky Kizer (Tracy), of Julesburg, Colo.; five step-children, Wayne Thiele (Marlit), Gerald Thiele (Linda), Lynn Thiele (Debbie), Janette Rangel (Dan) and Ron Thiele; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service per her request. Interment will be at the Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials can be made to the Thomas County Community Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO BOX 391, Colby, KS 67701 or online, for suicide awareness and prevention, at <a href="http://www.imalive.org">www.imalive.org</a>.

For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Wilma Genevieve Staats</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Genevieve Staats was born on July 2, 1928 in Woodward, Okla., to G.G. and Mary Jane Staats. She passed away on May 5, 2021, at her home, in Colby. Wilma spent most of her childhood in Woodward, moving to Oklahoma City as a teenager where she graduated high school. In 1947, Wilma attended McPherson College where she met her future husband, Paul Dell. They married on June 6, 1948 in Oklahoma City. She and Paul moved to Beatrice, Neb., and operated a dairy farm for eight years. In 1956, Paul and Wilma moved to Colby and lived south of town where they continued their farming operation. Wilma loved being a farm wife and helped with all the farm chores. She would cook for the harvest crews, drive tractors and tend to the children, all in a day’s work. Wilma was very involved in the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, knitting, canning, and playing cards. One of Wilma’s biggest challenges in life was overcoming the loss of Paul on April 28, 1972. On Jan. 6, 1979, she married Erwin Thiele. Wilma became involved with the Trinity Lutheran Church and was active in the LWML.Later in life, Wilma enjoyed collecting coins, traveling, reading, gardening, bridge club and quilting. She became quite the antique collector and enjoyed finding unique collectibles.She was active in the family farm until she could no longer participate. Her greatest love of all was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved being with them all! She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters; her husbands; one son-in-law, and one great-granddaughter, Mallory Woolf. She is survived by her five children, Paula Makings (Bill Alexander) of San Diego; Susan Woofter (Jay) of Colby; Peggy Barton (Jerry) of Colby; Brent Dell (Shari Roling) of Lake Elmo, Minn., and Becky Kizer (Tracy), of Julesburg, Colo.; five step-children, Wayne Thiele (Marlit), Gerald Thiele (Linda), Lynn Thiele (Debbie), Janette Rangel (Dan) and Ron Thiele; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service per her request. Interment will be at the Beulah Cemetery, Colby.Memorials can be made to the Thomas County Community Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO BOX 391, Colby, KS 67701 or online, for suicide awareness and prevention, at <a href="http://www.imalive.org">www.imalive.org</a>.For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Wilma Genevieve Thiele (Staats) (Dell)

Barbara Dale Poage, 81, Hill City, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.

She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in Ransom to Ray and Mary Rosalie (Doty) Sonnenburg.

She married Jerry Poage on May 31, 1959, in Ransom.

Survivors include her husband, Hill City; a son, Trent Poage, Columbia/Waverly, Mo.; a brother, Ken Schweitzer, Lenexa; a sister, Linda McFadden, Shawnee; and two grandsons.

Due to the COVID pandemic, memorial services will be conducted at a later date.

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

Barbara Dale Poage

Josephine Horinek Mazanec, 101, of Hays, passed away at her home on May 4, 2021.&nbsp; She was born March 18, 1920 in Atwood to Frank Horinek Jr. and Caroline (Janousek) Horinek.

She married Raymond James Mazanec on May 1, 1945.

She loved quilting, embroidering and crocheting. She loved to play bingo, gamble, and travel to the casinos with her sweetheart. Her most cherished time was family time. Josephine and Raymond were members of the Sunflower Polka Club.

Josephine was employed as an assembly line worker at Travenol in Hays.

She is survived by her three daughters: Caroline Hilmes of WaKeeney; Antonetta “Toni” Lang of Hays; and Ramona “Mona” (Bruce) Young of Lakewood, Colo.&nbsp; Four grandchildren: Bill and Liz Hilmes, Kansas; Diana and Kirk Ficken, Kansas; Matthew and Amanda Young, Colorado; Stephanie and Brett Graham, Colorado; ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers: Frank, Paul, and Charlie; her sister: Antonetta Prokop; a grandson: Joseph Lang; and two sons-in-law: Larry Hilmes and Frank Lang.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church,&nbsp;215 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 with a combined parish vigil and Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the State of Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice at HaysMed. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

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

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Josephine Horinek Mazanec</figcaption>
 </figure>Josephine Horinek Mazanec, 101, of Hays, passed away at her home on May 4, 2021.&nbsp; She was born March 18, 1920 in Atwood to Frank Horinek Jr. and Caroline (Janousek) Horinek.She married Raymond James Mazanec on May 1, 1945.She loved quilting, embroidering and crocheting. She loved to play bingo, gamble, and travel to the casinos with her sweetheart. Her most cherished time was family time. Josephine and Raymond were members of the Sunflower Polka Club.Josephine was employed as an assembly line worker at Travenol in Hays.She is survived by her three daughters: Caroline Hilmes of WaKeeney; Antonetta “Toni” Lang of Hays; and Ramona “Mona” (Bruce) Young of Lakewood, Colo.&nbsp; Four grandchildren: Bill and Liz Hilmes, Kansas; Diana and Kirk Ficken, Kansas; Matthew and Amanda Young, Colorado; Stephanie and Brett Graham, Colorado; ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers: Frank, Paul, and Charlie; her sister: Antonetta Prokop; a grandson: Joseph Lang; and two sons-in-law: Larry Hilmes and Frank Lang.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church,&nbsp;215 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 with a combined parish vigil and Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the State of Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney.Memorials are suggested to Hospice at HaysMed. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Josephine Mazanec

Bernice Kathleen “Bernie” Birzer, 93, of Leawood, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, Mo.

She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Great Bend, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Johanning) Birzer. She was the oldest of five children.

Bernice graduated from Hoisington High School, Hoisington in 1945. She earned her bachelor of science degree at Marymount College in Salina. She was employed for 42 years as a medical technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. She did additional studies at Mayo Clinic in hematology and was highly skilled at detecting blood disorders before computer analysis and later when blood disorders may not be seen with computer analysis.

Bernie was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and later St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo., where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed attending daily mass, St. Thomas More Friends, The Red Bridge Social Club, volunteering at Seton Center and playing bingo.

She was a talented seamstress and creatively re-made and updated clothes. She thoroughly enjoyed the theater and frequented Starlight Theatre. She was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan. Bernie loved attending family events and was a big part of her family’s lives, attending every family birthday and family function possible.&nbsp;

Bernice is survived by her sisters Norma Keenan, Victoria; and Marie (Dr. Ed) Robison, Warrensburg, Mo.; as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Harry Birzer, a sister Caroline Hoffman; a brother-in-law Tony Hoffman; a nephew Terry Keenan; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

Per her wishes and because of her passion for medical studies, Bernie’s body has been donated to the Willed Body Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Seton Center or the St. Thomas More Music Ministry and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips &amp; Holdren Funeral Home, 617 N. Maguire Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Funeral services will take place at a later date.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer">www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer</a>.

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 <figcaption>Bernice Birzer</figcaption>
 </figure>Bernice Kathleen “Bernie” Birzer, 93, of Leawood, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, Mo.She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Great Bend, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Johanning) Birzer. She was the oldest of five children.Bernice graduated from Hoisington High School, Hoisington in 1945. She earned her bachelor of science degree at Marymount College in Salina. She was employed for 42 years as a medical technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. She did additional studies at Mayo Clinic in hematology and was highly skilled at detecting blood disorders before computer analysis and later when blood disorders may not be seen with computer analysis.Bernie was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and later St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo., where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed attending daily mass, St. Thomas More Friends, The Red Bridge Social Club, volunteering at Seton Center and playing bingo.She was a talented seamstress and creatively re-made and updated clothes. She thoroughly enjoyed the theater and frequented Starlight Theatre. She was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan. Bernie loved attending family events and was a big part of her family’s lives, attending every family birthday and family function possible.&nbsp;Bernice is survived by her sisters Norma Keenan, Victoria; and Marie (Dr. Ed) Robison, Warrensburg, Mo.; as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Harry Birzer, a sister Caroline Hoffman; a brother-in-law Tony Hoffman; a nephew Terry Keenan; and several great-nieces and -nephews.Per her wishes and because of her passion for medical studies, Bernie’s body has been donated to the Willed Body Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp;Funeral services are pending.Memorial contributions are suggested to Seton Center or the St. Thomas More Music Ministry and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips &amp; Holdren Funeral Home, 617 N. Maguire Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Funeral services will take place at a later date.&nbsp;Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer">www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer</a>.

Bernice Birzer

Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland, oldest child of Herbert and Josephine (Heller) McClelland, was born on a farm south of Dellvale on Jan. 4, 1929, and passed away at the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Olathe on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92.

Rose attended grades one through eight at two different rural schools southwest of Clayton. She attended Clayton High School for her freshman and sophomore years, and then moved to Norton with her family and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1947.

Following graduation, she worked at Ideal Truck Lines until she married John William “Bill” Mathes, Jr. on July 10, 1948. Rose helped in their family businesses for many years including the Norton Ice and Locker Plant and Grocery, and the Root Beer Drive Inn. Later, she worked at the Haxton Grocery, and Browne’s Clothing in Norton.

Rose, a long-time member of the Norton Christian Church, was baptized into Christ with her husband on May 20, 1951, at the old Norton Christian Church. She taught the Sunday School primary grades for many years, was a member of the Women’s Council, and was chairperson of the Funeral Dinner Committee for several years. Rose was faithful in attending church until the fall of 2020 when her health began declining. Her greatest love was Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her husband and family.

She had also been a member of the FCE and the Polly Anna Club.

Rose is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Ochsner, South Fork, Colo., Susan Smith, Gardner, and a son, John Steven (Janet) Mathes, Norton; three grandchildren, Nathan Mathes, Phillipsburg, Amanda (JP) Bockes, Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Megan (Mike) Kane, Gardner; three great-grandchildren, Kolby and Kaleb Bockes, Breanna Rose Volo, and a step great-granddaughter, Paige Bockes; two brothers, Jay (Pat) McClelland, Springfield, Mo., and Gary (Pam) McClelland, Norman Okla., and several nieces and nephews.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill (2014), and a son-in-law, Floyd Smith (2014).

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

Burial will follow at Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County Health Department.

Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.plumergobber.com">www.plumergobber.com</a>

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 <figcaption>Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland</figcaption>
 </figure> Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland, oldest child of Herbert and Josephine (Heller) McClelland, was born on a farm south of Dellvale on Jan. 4, 1929, and passed away at the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation Center in Olathe on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92. Rose attended grades one through eight at two different rural schools southwest of Clayton. She attended Clayton High School for her freshman and sophomore years, and then moved to Norton with her family and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1947. Following graduation, she worked at Ideal Truck Lines until she married John William “Bill” Mathes, Jr. on July 10, 1948. Rose helped in their family businesses for many years including the Norton Ice and Locker Plant and Grocery, and the Root Beer Drive Inn. Later, she worked at the Haxton Grocery, and Browne’s Clothing in Norton. Rose, a long-time member of the Norton Christian Church, was baptized into Christ with her husband on May 20, 1951, at the old Norton Christian Church. She taught the Sunday School primary grades for many years, was a member of the Women’s Council, and was chairperson of the Funeral Dinner Committee for several years. Rose was faithful in attending church until the fall of 2020 when her health began declining. Her greatest love was Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her husband and family.She had also been a member of the FCE and the Polly Anna Club. Rose is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Ochsner, South Fork, Colo., Susan Smith, Gardner, and a son, John Steven (Janet) Mathes, Norton; three grandchildren, Nathan Mathes, Phillipsburg, Amanda (JP) Bockes, Lee’s Summit, Mo., and Megan (Mike) Kane, Gardner; three great-grandchildren, Kolby and Kaleb Bockes, Breanna Rose Volo, and a step great-granddaughter, Paige Bockes; two brothers, Jay (Pat) McClelland, Springfield, Mo., and Gary (Pam) McClelland, Norman Okla., and several nieces and nephews.Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill (2014), and a son-in-law, Floyd Smith (2014). Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.Burial will follow at Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County Health Department.Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.plumergobber.com">www.plumergobber.com</a>

Rosemary “Rose” Lynn Mathes

Frances Alberta (Richter) William, 94, of Hoxie, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021.

She was the eldest child of Paul Richter and Julia (Schlicher) Richter. Frances was born on July 20, 1926 in rural Sheridan County. After graduating from Sheridan County High School in 1944, she attended Stewarts Cosmetology School in Salina.

Upon completing her degree, she returned to Hoxie and married Ronald L. William on April 22, 1946. Frances owned and operated a beautician business in Hoxie for several years and also worked at Cooper Dry Goods in the 1960s. From 1971 until her retirement in 1994, Frances was the district secretary of the local Soil Conservation Service. Frances will be remembered as a very creative individual and one never to be idle. Her hobbies included golfing, painting and she was a dedicated letter and e-mail writer to family and friends.

She may best be known for crafting hundreds, if not thousands, of delicious wedding, anniversary and birthday cakes over 50 years until her second retirement in 2006. Frances was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church her entire life and let faith in Christ lead her throughout. She was preceded in death by son Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” William, killed in action on March 21, 1970 in South Vietnam, and her husband, Ronald on Dec. 6, 2012.

She is survived by: her sons, Larry A. William and wife Susan of Topeka and Victor P. William and wife Lila of Overland Park; her three grandchildren, Scott William and wife Laura; Alison Thomas and husband Matt; Paul William and wife Jackie; and her five great-grandchildren, Sydni William, Zoe William, Margo Thomas, Henry William and Felix William; and her siblings, Marvin Richter and wife Nancy; Herschel Richter, and Sidona Obermueller. A funeral service is planned for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with interment to follow the service in the Hoxie City Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 7 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.

Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hoxie and Hoxie Golf Club. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. 

Words of comfort and care may be left at <a href="http://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620311576408.jpeg" alt="Frances Alberta (Richter) William" />
 <figcaption>Frances Alberta (Richter) William</figcaption>
 </figure>Frances Alberta (Richter) William, 94, of Hoxie, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2021.She was the eldest child of Paul Richter and Julia (Schlicher) Richter. Frances was born on July 20, 1926 in rural Sheridan County. After graduating from Sheridan County High School in 1944, she attended Stewarts Cosmetology School in Salina.Upon completing her degree, she returned to Hoxie and married Ronald L. William on April 22, 1946. Frances owned and operated a beautician business in Hoxie for several years and also worked at Cooper Dry Goods in the 1960s. From 1971 until her retirement in 1994, Frances was the district secretary of the local Soil Conservation Service. Frances will be remembered as a very creative individual and one never to be idle. Her hobbies included golfing, painting and she was a dedicated letter and e-mail writer to family and friends.She may best be known for crafting hundreds, if not thousands, of delicious wedding, anniversary and birthday cakes over 50 years until her second retirement in 2006. Frances was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church her entire life and let faith in Christ lead her throughout. She was preceded in death by son Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” William, killed in action on March 21, 1970 in South Vietnam, and her husband, Ronald on Dec. 6, 2012.She is survived by: her sons, Larry A. William and wife Susan of Topeka and Victor P. William and wife Lila of Overland Park; her three grandchildren, Scott William and wife Laura; Alison Thomas and husband Matt; Paul William and wife Jackie; and her five great-grandchildren, Sydni William, Zoe William, Margo Thomas, Henry William and Felix William; and her siblings, Marvin Richter and wife Nancy; Herschel Richter, and Sidona Obermueller. A funeral service is planned for 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church with interment to follow the service in the Hoxie City Cemetery.Visitation will be 2 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 7 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.Memorials are suggested to the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Hoxie and Hoxie Golf Club. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. Words of comfort and care may be left at <a href="http://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>

Frances Alberta (Richter) William

Kay Ellen Maneth, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend.

She was born April 7, 1939, at Great Bend, to Samuel E. Dorfshaffer, Sr. and Ulanda E. (Brown) Dorfshaffer.

She married William "Bill" Maneth Aug. 24, 1957, at Great Bend He died Jan. 16, 2015.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Kay retired from Marmie Motors as the office manager on June 1, 2005, after 44 years of service. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

She sang and played the bass violin in the contemporary choir for more than 30 years and served on the Pastoral Council. She was also a member of Red Hat Ladies. She volunteered at RSVP, CKMC, Heartland Cancer Center, and at blood drives. She enjoyed gardening in Bill’s yard. Kay especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include, two sons, John Maneth and wife Sandy of Great Bend, and David Maneth and Angie of Maize; a brother, Samuel Dorfshaffer Jr. of Germany; a sister, Beverly Shewbart of Nickerson; five grandchildren, Samantha Asebedo and husband Matthew, Chad Maneth and wife Jennifer, Todd Maneth and wife Jamie, Mary Maneth, and Tara Mapel and husband Brian; and seven great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Amelia, Dylan, Jaxon, Avery, Noah and Izzy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Maneth; a daughter, Jennifer Maneth; and a sister, Gloria Clothier.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 p.m., and Vigil service at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding.

Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association or Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Kay Ellen Maneth, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend.She was born April 7, 1939, at Great Bend, to Samuel E. Dorfshaffer, Sr. and Ulanda E. (Brown) Dorfshaffer.She married William "Bill" Maneth Aug. 24, 1957, at Great Bend He died Jan. 16, 2015.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620311078425.jpeg" alt="Kay Ellen Maneth" />
 <figcaption>Kay Ellen Maneth</figcaption>
 </figure>A lifetime Great Bend resident, Kay retired from Marmie Motors as the office manager on June 1, 2005, after 44 years of service. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church.She sang and played the bass violin in the contemporary choir for more than 30 years and served on the Pastoral Council. She was also a member of Red Hat Ladies. She volunteered at RSVP, CKMC, Heartland Cancer Center, and at blood drives. She enjoyed gardening in Bill’s yard. Kay especially loved spending time with her family.Survivors include, two sons, John Maneth and wife Sandy of Great Bend, and David Maneth and Angie of Maize; a brother, Samuel Dorfshaffer Jr. of Germany; a sister, Beverly Shewbart of Nickerson; five grandchildren, Samantha Asebedo and husband Matthew, Chad Maneth and wife Jennifer, Todd Maneth and wife Jamie, Mary Maneth, and Tara Mapel and husband Brian; and seven great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Amelia, Dylan, Jaxon, Avery, Noah and Izzy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill Maneth; a daughter, Jennifer Maneth; and a sister, Gloria Clothier.Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, May 10, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4 p.m., and Vigil service at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding.Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association or Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Kay Ellen Maneth

David P. Leiker (Dave), 64, died Monday, April 26 at his home in Wichita.

He was born January 4, 1957 in Victoria to Gilbert P. and Mary Ann (Bieker) Leiker.

He attended both elementary school and high school in Victoria. He was active in sports and received a baseball scholarship to Garden City Junior College.

Dave was employed by several companies in Hays, including Great Guns and Sunflower Electric before relocating to Wichita, where he worked for Boeing 24 years as an electrical engineer and then for Collins Aerospace almost eight years.

Dave made many friends throughout his life who remained close whether they spoke once a week or once every five years. Dave’s many passions in life included barefoot and trick water skiing, golfing and Harley Davidson motorcycle trips across the country.

He also loved sailing, having joined Walnut Valley Sailing Club at El Dorado Lake where he established a second family and took sailing trips to the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and other exciting locations.

In recent years he reconnected with his high school classmates and looked forward to the many get-togethers they had to reminisce of all the good ole days. He was a proud American and patriot, who had an undying love for his country and the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.

Dave leaves behind a brother Randy (Sherry) Victoria; a sister MaryBeth Fisher (Ernie) Hays; sister-in-law Theresa Leiker, Wichita; nieces and nephews: Lobi Powell (Luke) Alamo, Calif.; Amorie Headrick (Josh) Aurora, Colo.; Matthew Leiker (Jennifer) Hays; Megan Bucher (Marcus) Victoria; Hannah Fisher Hillsboro; Elijah Fisher Phoenix, Ariz.; and his father’s widow, Ann Gustad Leiker, Hays.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom, and his most precious and beloved Yorkshire Terriers, Ozzie and Harriet.

A memorial celebration of life will be held for Wichita-area friends at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Walnut Valley Sailing Club clubhouse, El Dorado Lake.

A Funeral Mass will be at noon Saturday, May 22 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, followed by a celebration of life at the Victoria VFW Hall. A private inurnment will be later.

Please share memories and condolences at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mmbbfisher@hotmail.com">mmbbfisher@hotmail.com</a>&nbsp;or David P Leiker C/O MaryBeth Fisher, 1113 Oakmont St., Hays KS 67601

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620309710678.png" alt="David P. Leiker" />
 <figcaption>David P. Leiker</figcaption>
 </figure>David P. Leiker (Dave), 64, died Monday, April 26 at his home in Wichita.He was born January 4, 1957 in Victoria to Gilbert P. and Mary Ann (Bieker) Leiker.He attended both elementary school and high school in Victoria. He was active in sports and received a baseball scholarship to Garden City Junior College.Dave was employed by several companies in Hays, including Great Guns and Sunflower Electric before relocating to Wichita, where he worked for Boeing 24 years as an electrical engineer and then for Collins Aerospace almost eight years.Dave made many friends throughout his life who remained close whether they spoke once a week or once every five years. Dave’s many passions in life included barefoot and trick water skiing, golfing and Harley Davidson motorcycle trips across the country.He also loved sailing, having joined Walnut Valley Sailing Club at El Dorado Lake where he established a second family and took sailing trips to the Bahamas, Virgin Islands and other exciting locations.In recent years he reconnected with his high school classmates and looked forward to the many get-togethers they had to reminisce of all the good ole days. He was a proud American and patriot, who had an undying love for his country and the freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution.Dave leaves behind a brother Randy (Sherry) Victoria; a sister MaryBeth Fisher (Ernie) Hays; sister-in-law Theresa Leiker, Wichita; nieces and nephews: Lobi Powell (Luke) Alamo, Calif.; Amorie Headrick (Josh) Aurora, Colo.; Matthew Leiker (Jennifer) Hays; Megan Bucher (Marcus) Victoria; Hannah Fisher Hillsboro; Elijah Fisher Phoenix, Ariz.; and his father’s widow, Ann Gustad Leiker, Hays.Dave was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom, and his most precious and beloved Yorkshire Terriers, Ozzie and Harriet.A memorial celebration of life will be held for Wichita-area friends at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Walnut Valley Sailing Club clubhouse, El Dorado Lake.A Funeral Mass will be at noon Saturday, May 22 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, followed by a celebration of life at the Victoria VFW Hall. A private inurnment will be later.Please share memories and condolences at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mmbbfisher@hotmail.com">mmbbfisher@hotmail.com</a>&nbsp;or David P Leiker C/O MaryBeth Fisher, 1113 Oakmont St., Hays KS 67601

David P. Leiker 

Marvin Henry Otto Stutheit, 89, claimed his Easter victory on Monday, 
April 5, 2021, at the Norton Andbe Home. He was born the first of five 
children on March 3, 1932, in Johnson County, Nebraska to Lena 
(Grauerholz) and Harold Stutheit. 
 The family settled on a farm near Kensington, KS. After graduating 
from Kensington High School, Marvin attended and graduated from Fort 
Hays State University majoring in music on a trumpet scholarship. He 
then enlisted in the Army and was stationed at San Antonio, TX where he 
played in the Army band. At his first teaching position in Quinter, KS, 
Marvin met Pheobie Montgomery, the Superintendent of Nurses at the 
hospital. Marvin and Pheobie were married June 2, 1957, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Hays, KS. 
 The newlyweds moved to Boulder, CO where Marvin studied and 
graduated with a Master of Music Degree from the University of Colorado.
 Marvin accepted a position in Palco, KS to teach music where their only
 daughter, Sue Ann, was born on music festival day in Hays, KS. 
 The young family moved to Norton in 1962. Marvin then taught music 
at Jennings, KS and in 1976 moved to the farm Northwest of Norton, where
 in addition to crops, Marvin raised registered Charolais cattle and 
planted an extensive garden. He was known for his beautiful gladiolas. 
Today, the farm is managed by Brian Smith, who trained with Marvin since
 Brian’s eight grade summer. 
 Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Pheobie of the home; his 
daughter, Sue Ann of Norton, KS; two sisters, Lela (Gary) Eller of Hays,
 KS, Helen DaVatz of Olathe, KS and sister-in-law, Sandra Stutheit of 
Waverly, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, 
Melvin, and Leland Stutheit.
 Private Family Services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 10, 
2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton. A public burial service 
will follow at the Norton Cemetery at approximately 11:15 am. Visitation
 will be from 4-6:00 pm Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, Norton.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel 
Lutheran Church or the FHSU Marvin Stutheit Instrumental Music 
Scholarship.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Marvin Henry Otto Stutheit, 89, claimed his Easter victory on Monday, 
April 5, 2021, at the Norton Andbe Home. He was born the first of five 
children on March 3, 1932, in Johnson County, Nebraska to Lena 
(Grauerholz) and Harold Stutheit. 
 The family settled on a farm near Kensington, KS. After graduating 
from Kensington High School, Marvin attended and graduated from Fort 
Hays State University majoring in music on a trumpet scholarship. He 
then enlisted in the Army and was stationed at San Antonio, TX where he 
played in the Army band. At his first teaching position in Quinter, KS, 
Marvin met Pheobie Montgomery, the Superintendent of Nurses at the 
hospital. Marvin and Pheobie were married June 2, 1957, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Hays, KS. 
 The newlyweds moved to Boulder, CO where Marvin studied and 
graduated with a Master of Music Degree from the University of Colorado.
 Marvin accepted a position in Palco, KS to teach music where their only
 daughter, Sue Ann, was born on music festival day in Hays, KS. 
 The young family moved to Norton in 1962. Marvin then taught music 
at Jennings, KS and in 1976 moved to the farm Northwest of Norton, where
 in addition to crops, Marvin raised registered Charolais cattle and 
planted an extensive garden. He was known for his beautiful gladiolas. 
Today, the farm is managed by Brian Smith, who trained with Marvin since
 Brian’s eight grade summer. 
 Marvin is survived by his loving wife, Pheobie of the home; his 
daughter, Sue Ann of Norton, KS; two sisters, Lela (Gary) Eller of Hays,
 KS, Helen DaVatz of Olathe, KS and sister-in-law, Sandra Stutheit of 
Waverly, NE. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, 
Melvin, and Leland Stutheit.
 Private Family Services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, April 10, 
2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton. A public burial service 
will follow at the Norton Cemetery at approximately 11:15 am. Visitation
 will be from 4-6:00 pm Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, Norton. Memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel 
Lutheran Church or the FHSU Marvin Stutheit Instrumental Music 
Scholarship.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Marvin Henry Otto Stutheit

Eugene W. Geisinger, 80, of Phillipsburg, KS, died Monday, May 3, 2021. 
He was born November 12, 1940, in Sheridan County, KS, to John and Anna 
(Goscha) Geisinger. 

Eugene graduated from Leoville High School and 
enlisted in the United States Army, in August of 1962. He was honorably 
discharged in 1963. Eugene farmed with his father and then worked in the
 oil field for many years. He then had his own construction business in 
Phillipsburg. Eugene enjoyed buying and selling antiques on the side. 
After retirement, Eugene lived part-time in Kearney, NE, to better 
manage his health. 
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers John R and William Geisinger and sister Doris Short. 
He’s survived by his brother James (Catherine) Geisinger, Mounds, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. 
A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at
 the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Leoville, KS, with 
inurnment in Calvary Cemetery, Leoville.

Memorials may be made to the 
church and mailed to Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For
 information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620242141809.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Eugene W. Geisinger, 80, of Phillipsburg, KS, died Monday, May 3, 2021. 
He was born November 12, 1940, in Sheridan County, KS, to John and Anna 
(Goscha) Geisinger. Eugene graduated from Leoville High School and 
enlisted in the United States Army, in August of 1962. He was honorably 
discharged in 1963. Eugene farmed with his father and then worked in the
 oil field for many years. He then had his own construction business in 
Phillipsburg. Eugene enjoyed buying and selling antiques on the side. 
After retirement, Eugene lived part-time in Kearney, NE, to better 
manage his health. 
Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; brothers John R and William Geisinger and sister Doris Short. 
He’s survived by his brother James (Catherine) Geisinger, Mounds, OK and numerous nieces and nephews. 
A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2021, at
 the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Leoville, KS, with 
inurnment in Calvary Cemetery, Leoville. Memorials may be made to the 
church and mailed to Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For
 information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Eugene Winfred Geisinger

Daniel E. Taylor, 52, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center.
 He was born on August 13, 1968, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Marvin and 
Kathleen (Smith) Taylor. Dan grew up in Tasco, Kansas, on the family 
ranch and attended school in Hoxie where he played on many sports teams,
 and helped his father and uncle on the ranch, often reluctantly. 
Following graduation from Hoxie High School, Dan attended the University
 of Kansas where he graduated in 1991 with a degree in Business. He 
married Stacey Brown on May 11, 1991, at Danforth Chapel on the KU 
campus, and they moved to Overland Park, Kansas for Dan’s first job. He 
spent the majority of his career at Intermec/Honeywell and was the go-to
 guy for any questions his colleagues had.
 Dan loved his golf membership at Wolf Creek Golf Course, and spent 
many happy hours on the links with family and friends. He was always on 
the lookout for new additions to his bourbon collection, and could often
 be coaxed into grilling or cooking. The family has many videos of Dan 
singing in the car or playing pranks and joking around with them. He was
 known for his dry humor, quick-witted comments, competitiveness, and 
stoicism. Dan relished annoying the family during movie night by quoting
 every single line of what they were watching.
 A loyal Jayhawk and lifelong sports fan, he volunteered his time 
coaching many football, basketball, baseball, and softball teams over 
fifteen years, and attended as many KU basketball games as he could. Dan
 also followed in the Taylor family tradition by spending afternoons 
sleeping through sports on television, but always claimed to be watching
 if someone woke him up, and later asking, “who won the game?” He 
believed in supporting charity events such as the Prince of Peace Gala, 
regularly donating and purchasing auction items, and even purchasing the
 same puppy he donated once, because his kids begged him to. He was 
always the first to volunteer when someone was needed to announce and 
compile stats for the Olathe Lacrosse Club and Lacrosse Association of 
Kansas City for his son’s games.
 Dan touched a lot of people during his short 52 years on earth. With
 word of his passing, his family finds comfort from stories and love 
from all who have had the chance to meet him. He will be greatly missed 
by all, but the memories we have of him will be cherished forever.
 Dan is survived by his wife Stacey, his daughters Katie and Emma, 
his son Scott; his brother Neil, wife Jolene, their children Anna and 
Matt; his sister Jeannine, his mother-in-law Janice, father-in-law 
Charlie, sister-in-law Michelle Daubert and her children Evan, Miya, and
 Megyn.
 He was preceded in death by his father Marvin and his mother Kathleen.
 There will be a visitation on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 9:00am at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan Ave., Hoxie, KS 67740 followed 
by a graveside funeral at 11:00am at Hoxie Cemetery, 1623 N. State 
Highway 23, Hoxie, KS 67740.
 In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Hoxie 
fairgrounds to either Sheridan County Amusement Company for the carnival
 or Sheridan County Fair Board for 4-H.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620230864564.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Daniel E. Taylor, 52, passed away unexpectedly on May 1, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center.
 He was born on August 13, 1968, in Hoxie, Kansas, to Marvin and 
Kathleen (Smith) Taylor. Dan grew up in Tasco, Kansas, on the family 
ranch and attended school in Hoxie where he played on many sports teams,
 and helped his father and uncle on the ranch, often reluctantly. 
Following graduation from Hoxie High School, Dan attended the University
 of Kansas where he graduated in 1991 with a degree in Business. He 
married Stacey Brown on May 11, 1991, at Danforth Chapel on the KU 
campus, and they moved to Overland Park, Kansas for Dan’s first job. He 
spent the majority of his career at Intermec/Honeywell and was the go-to
 guy for any questions his colleagues had.
 Dan loved his golf membership at Wolf Creek Golf Course, and spent 
many happy hours on the links with family and friends. He was always on 
the lookout for new additions to his bourbon collection, and could often
 be coaxed into grilling or cooking. The family has many videos of Dan 
singing in the car or playing pranks and joking around with them. He was
 known for his dry humor, quick-witted comments, competitiveness, and 
stoicism. Dan relished annoying the family during movie night by quoting
 every single line of what they were watching.
 A loyal Jayhawk and lifelong sports fan, he volunteered his time 
coaching many football, basketball, baseball, and softball teams over 
fifteen years, and attended as many KU basketball games as he could. Dan
 also followed in the Taylor family tradition by spending afternoons 
sleeping through sports on television, but always claimed to be watching
 if someone woke him up, and later asking, “who won the game?” He 
believed in supporting charity events such as the Prince of Peace Gala, 
regularly donating and purchasing auction items, and even purchasing the
 same puppy he donated once, because his kids begged him to. He was 
always the first to volunteer when someone was needed to announce and 
compile stats for the Olathe Lacrosse Club and Lacrosse Association of 
Kansas City for his son’s games.
 Dan touched a lot of people during his short 52 years on earth. With
 word of his passing, his family finds comfort from stories and love 
from all who have had the chance to meet him. He will be greatly missed 
by all, but the memories we have of him will be cherished forever.
 Dan is survived by his wife Stacey, his daughters Katie and Emma, 
his son Scott; his brother Neil, wife Jolene, their children Anna and 
Matt; his sister Jeannine, his mother-in-law Janice, father-in-law 
Charlie, sister-in-law Michelle Daubert and her children Evan, Miya, and
 Megyn.
 He was preceded in death by his father Marvin and his mother Kathleen.
 There will be a visitation on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 9:00am at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan Ave., Hoxie, KS 67740 followed 
by a graveside funeral at 11:00am at Hoxie Cemetery, 1623 N. State 
Highway 23, Hoxie, KS 67740.
 In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Hoxie 
fairgrounds to either Sheridan County Amusement Company for the carnival
 or Sheridan County Fair Board for 4-H.

Daniel E. Taylor

Former Phillipsburg resident Mynette June Ulrich passed away March 
15, 2020, in Branson, MO.&nbsp; She was born August 25, 1950, in Emporia, KS.

Survivors include her husband Ed; sons, Dane &amp; Dean; daughter Dee
 Dee; sisters, Evelyn Johnson &amp; Ginger Rust; 9 grandchildren, 1 step
 grandchild &amp; 4 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620230809157.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Former Phillipsburg resident Mynette June Ulrich passed away March 
15, 2020, in Branson, MO.&nbsp; She was born August 25, 1950, in Emporia, KS.Survivors include her husband Ed; sons, Dane &amp; Dean; daughter Dee
 Dee; sisters, Evelyn Johnson &amp; Ginger Rust; 9 grandchildren, 1 step
 grandchild &amp; 4 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg

Mynette June Ulrich

Jack C. Claytor, age 57, of Goodland passed away April 29, 2021.&nbsp;

Jack was born June 21, 1963, to Arthur G. and Georgia W. (Wallace) 
Claytor in Placerville, California.&nbsp; He grew up and went to Franklin 
High School in Stockton, California. &nbsp;On May 11, 1985, he married Debra 
Scott in Stockton.&nbsp; Jack was a truck driver for Helena Chemical in 
Goodland, he enjoyed playing video games, fishing, mechanics and 
spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;

Jack was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Debra; sons, Kenneth Claytor and Timothy 
(Ashely) Claytor of Goodland; four grandchildren and many more family 
and friends.&nbsp;

Online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Jack C. Claytor, age 57, of Goodland passed away April 29, 2021.&nbsp;Jack was born June 21, 1963, to Arthur G. and Georgia W. (Wallace) 
Claytor in Placerville, California.&nbsp; He grew up and went to Franklin 
High School in Stockton, California. &nbsp;On May 11, 1985, he married Debra 
Scott in Stockton.&nbsp; Jack was a truck driver for Helena Chemical in 
Goodland, he enjoyed playing video games, fishing, mechanics and 
spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;Jack was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Debra; sons, Kenneth Claytor and Timothy 
(Ashely) Claytor of Goodland; four grandchildren and many more family 
and friends.&nbsp;Online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Jack C. Claytor

Ed Conine, 75, died on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Hays Medical Center in 
Hays. He was born on June 19, 1945, at Garden City the son of Jack C. 
&amp; Elsie M. (Young) Conine. He married Janis Sculley on August 6, 
1963, at Beeler. 
Ed served in the United States army for 3 years as a mechanic and after 
his discharge he moved to Dighton to work as a mechanic for Lane County 
Implement. He then worked as a Lineman for Lane Scott Electric for 20 
years. After retiring from Lane-Scott, he was a truck driver for several
 people in the area. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping, 
hunting, woodworking and riding his Harley. He was a member of American
 Legion Post # 190 of Dighton and served many years on the Honor Guard. 
He is survived by his Wife- Janis Conine, 2 Daughters- Sheila &amp; 
Roger Scheib of Liberal and Shari &amp; Mike Lake of Salina, Son- Aaron 
&amp; Lisa Conine of Dighton, 2 Brothers- Jackie Conine of Belton, 
Missouri and Ronnie Conine of Cimarron, Sister- Barbara Slagle of Ness 
City, 10 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday at the United Methodist 
Church with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. The service will be on 
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be 
in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military honors by American Legion 
Post # 190 Honor Guard and Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. 
Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home
 in Dighton.

 Memorials are suggested to JOY Center or Baker Memorial 
Sportsman Club in Lacrosse in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Ed Conine, 75, died on Monday, May 3, 2021, at Hays Medical Center in 
Hays. He was born on June 19, 1945, at Garden City the son of Jack C. 
&amp; Elsie M. (Young) Conine. He married Janis Sculley on August 6, 
1963, at Beeler. 
Ed served in the United States army for 3 years as a mechanic and after 
his discharge he moved to Dighton to work as a mechanic for Lane County 
Implement. He then worked as a Lineman for Lane Scott Electric for 20 
years. After retiring from Lane-Scott, he was a truck driver for several
 people in the area. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed camping, 
hunting, woodworking and riding his Harley. He was a member of American
 Legion Post # 190 of Dighton and served many years on the Honor Guard. 
He is survived by his Wife- Janis Conine, 2 Daughters- Sheila &amp; 
Roger Scheib of Liberal and Shari &amp; Mike Lake of Salina, Son- Aaron 
&amp; Lisa Conine of Dighton, 2 Brothers- Jackie Conine of Belton, 
Missouri and Ronnie Conine of Cimarron, Sister- Barbara Slagle of Ness 
City, 10 Grandchildren and 15 Great-Grandchildren. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday at the United Methodist 
Church with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. The service will be on 
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be 
in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military honors by American Legion 
Post # 190 Honor Guard and Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. 
Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home
 in Dighton. Memorials are suggested to JOY Center or Baker Memorial 
Sportsman Club in Lacrosse in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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