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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Libuse N. 'Libby' Serpan

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry Lee Niedens

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marvin Duane Barker

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

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

Barbara K. Solze

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 Audrey M. Diamond

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Louis A. 'Louie' Dellett III

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

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

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

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

Robert James Bland

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

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

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

Jacob 'Jake' Frederick Wildeman

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

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

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

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

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom VFW.

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

Barbara Jean Davis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorial service will be Monday, May 24, 2021, at 10:30 A.M. at Holy 
Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Terry Klein, Father
 Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Bohemian 
National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.

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

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

Frances R. Holopirek

On Thursday, October 22, 2020, our 
beautiful Mom and Grandma Pat passed to her eternal home in Heaven 
whereas faith has it she was embraced by her savior, Jesus.

Patricia Kay was born in Great Bend, 
Kansas on October 11, 1938 to Dorothy E. (Bruntzel) and John T. Darcey. 
She was the eldest sister to her loving siblings Deanna and Johnny. Pat 
graduated from Radium High School in 1956 and then pursued education at 
the Dominican School of Nursing, although her career path later revealed
 a love of and natural talent for interior design. &nbsp;&nbsp;On November 17, 
1956 Pat was set up on a blind date to Joseph G. “Joe” Englert at his 
sister Millie’s wedding. Pat and Joe’s courtship began! When Joe was 
stationed out for military duties, he proposed to Pat through a love 
letter sent via the postal system, complete with her engagement ring 
enclosed! A September 7, 1957 marriage union in Seward, KS. at St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church followed. The couple loved and grew a 
family of four children. In God’s providence, eleven grandchildren and 
five great grandchildren all became part of Pat’s world to love.

For 52 years Pat and Joe celebrated 
married life until Joe’s passing on August 4, 2009. Pat lived most of 
her life in Hays, Kansas where she and Joe both contributed through 
careers and volunteer work for their community. Pat’s interests included
 &nbsp;CCD teacher for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, member of 
The Daughters of Isabella, retail store owner of Something Special Gift 
and Décor, showroom owner of Interiors by Pat, BID advisory board 
member, Hays Chamber of Commerce member, founder of Hays Bosom Buddies 
Cancer Support Group, support work toward the Knights of Columbus and 
Kansas National Guard, which her husband was member of both, arts and 
environment volunteer decorator for St. Francis Catholic Church in 
Munjor, volunteer seasonal decorating at Centennial Towers, &nbsp;which she 
loved doing and where she lived her final five years, and member of St. 
Francis Catholic Church. &nbsp; In her later years, she immersed herself in 
the hobby of painting tea towels, donating many to varied charitable 
organizations and to friends and her grandchildren. &nbsp;She loved all 
things creative, didn’t know a stranger, and had the kindest heart to 
all!

She is survived by her sister: Deanna 
Johnson, her brother: John Darcey, three children: Daniel Joseph Englert
 (Patty) of Belton, MO, Darcy Ann Mendenhall (Scott) of Platte City, 
MO,&nbsp;Theresa Marie Corbeille of Rochester, MI, her grandchildren: Jason 
(Meagan) Englert, Jared Englert, Scott Englert, Kyle (Cecily) and Connor
 Mendenhall, Cate Corbeille, Abby (Ryan Michael) Pfeifer, Ryan Joe 
(Polly) Pfeifer, Anna Pfeifer, Isabelle Pfeifer, Miranda (Tim) Abate, 
and Devin (Brittany) Engelhardt, and her great grandchildren: Bailey 
Englert, Caleb Englert, Eloise Mendenhall, Ella Pfeifer, Liam Pfeifer, 
Olyvia Engelhardt, Thomas Abate, Gianna Abate, Cale Engelhardt, and 
Adalynn Engelhardt. 

Pat was preceded in death by her 
husband Joe, a daughter: Rosemary Kay Englert-Pfeifer, a granddaughter: 
Victoria Rose Pfeifer, her parents, brothers-in-law: John, Edward, and 
Leonard Englert, Leonard Heeke, and Edward Johnson, sisters-in-law: 
Esmerelda Darcey, Georgia Englert, Mary Englert, and Ann Heeke,&nbsp;and 
nieces: Denise Johnson-George and Esther Rose McMurtrie. 

Pat’s family wishes to acknowledge and 
thank HaysMed for their utmost care given for the 30 days Pat was 
hospitalized till her passing, including ICU, Acute Care, hospital 
doctors, food and cleaning service, and all other departments that gave 
professional and compassionate care.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until
 service time and recitation of the rosary will be at 9:30 am, all on 
Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of 
Assisi Catholic Church in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Pat may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Patricia Kay “Pat” Englert On Thursday, October 22, 2020, our 
beautiful Mom and Grandma Pat passed to her eternal home in Heaven 
whereas faith has it she was embraced by her savior, Jesus.Patricia Kay was born in Great Bend, 
Kansas on October 11, 1938 to Dorothy E. (Bruntzel) and John T. Darcey. 
She was the eldest sister to her loving siblings Deanna and Johnny. Pat 
graduated from Radium High School in 1956 and then pursued education at 
the Dominican School of Nursing, although her career path later revealed
 a love of and natural talent for interior design. &nbsp;&nbsp;On November 17, 
1956 Pat was set up on a blind date to Joseph G. “Joe” Englert at his 
sister Millie’s wedding. Pat and Joe’s courtship began! When Joe was 
stationed out for military duties, he proposed to Pat through a love 
letter sent via the postal system, complete with her engagement ring 
enclosed! A September 7, 1957 marriage union in Seward, KS. at St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Church followed. The couple loved and grew a 
family of four children. In God’s providence, eleven grandchildren and 
five great grandchildren all became part of Pat’s world to love.For 52 years Pat and Joe celebrated 
married life until Joe’s passing on August 4, 2009. Pat lived most of 
her life in Hays, Kansas where she and Joe both contributed through 
careers and volunteer work for their community. Pat’s interests included
 &nbsp;CCD teacher for Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, member of 
The Daughters of Isabella, retail store owner of Something Special Gift 
and Décor, showroom owner of Interiors by Pat, BID advisory board 
member, Hays Chamber of Commerce member, founder of Hays Bosom Buddies 
Cancer Support Group, support work toward the Knights of Columbus and 
Kansas National Guard, which her husband was member of both, arts and 
environment volunteer decorator for St. Francis Catholic Church in 
Munjor, volunteer seasonal decorating at Centennial Towers, &nbsp;which she 
loved doing and where she lived her final five years, and member of St. 
Francis Catholic Church. &nbsp; In her later years, she immersed herself in 
the hobby of painting tea towels, donating many to varied charitable 
organizations and to friends and her grandchildren. &nbsp;She loved all 
things creative, didn’t know a stranger, and had the kindest heart to 
all!She is survived by her sister: Deanna 
Johnson, her brother: John Darcey, three children: Daniel Joseph Englert
 (Patty) of Belton, MO, Darcy Ann Mendenhall (Scott) of Platte City, 
MO,&nbsp;Theresa Marie Corbeille of Rochester, MI, her grandchildren: Jason 
(Meagan) Englert, Jared Englert, Scott Englert, Kyle (Cecily) and Connor
 Mendenhall, Cate Corbeille, Abby (Ryan Michael) Pfeifer, Ryan Joe 
(Polly) Pfeifer, Anna Pfeifer, Isabelle Pfeifer, Miranda (Tim) Abate, 
and Devin (Brittany) Engelhardt, and her great grandchildren: Bailey 
Englert, Caleb Englert, Eloise Mendenhall, Ella Pfeifer, Liam Pfeifer, 
Olyvia Engelhardt, Thomas Abate, Gianna Abate, Cale Engelhardt, and 
Adalynn Engelhardt. Pat was preceded in death by her 
husband Joe, a daughter: Rosemary Kay Englert-Pfeifer, a granddaughter: 
Victoria Rose Pfeifer, her parents, brothers-in-law: John, Edward, and 
Leonard Englert, Leonard Heeke, and Edward Johnson, sisters-in-law: 
Esmerelda Darcey, Georgia Englert, Mary Englert, and Ann Heeke,&nbsp;and 
nieces: Denise Johnson-George and Esther Rose McMurtrie. Pat’s family wishes to acknowledge and 
thank HaysMed for their utmost care given for the 30 days Pat was 
hospitalized till her passing, including ICU, Acute Care, hospital 
doctors, food and cleaning service, and all other departments that gave 
professional and compassionate care. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until
 service time and recitation of the rosary will be at 9:30 am, all on 
Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of 
Assisi Catholic Church in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Pat may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Patricia Kay 'Pat' Englert

Robert Hans “Zip” Zinszer, 81, of Tyler, Texas succumbed to cancer on Friday, June 5, 2020 surrounded by beloved family members.

He was born October 13, 1938 in San Pedro, California, the son of Richard “Dick” H. and Mildred “Mitzy” R. (Hall) Zinszer.&nbsp;

During his youth, Robert’s parents 
lived in Saudi Arabia, giving him the opportunity to attend high school 
in Rome, Italy where his experiences and escapades begot delightful 
stories cherished by his children and grandchildren. &nbsp;Also, in his youth
 and early adulthood, he spent time in Hays, Kansas, being particularly 
fond of the time he lived and worked on his Hall grandparents’ 
Sweetwater Ranch. Later he joined the military, enlisting in the United 
States Army where he served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne, 
stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. &nbsp;It was during a weekend furlough,
 where at a Humpty Dumpty Drive-In Robert would meet his future bride, 
Margo Matlock, whom he married on April 16, 1960 in Parkers Settlement, 
Indiana. &nbsp;After leaving his service in the U.S. Army, he later graduated
 from Fort Hays State University.

Prior to moving to Tyler, Texas in 
2018, Robert and Margo lived in Pocatello, Idaho for 31 years. &nbsp;In 1994 
he retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an Assistant State
 Conservationist, concluding a 30-year career in the Soil Conservation 
Service. &nbsp;Other locations he served and lived during his career were the
 Kansas communities of Smith Center, Greensburg, Osborne, Strong City, 
and Emporia, as well as Carbondale, Illinois.

An avid gun enthusiast, fisherman, and 
ham-radio operator, Robert was also a card player with a special 
fondness for cribbage, poker, and “hand &amp; foot”. Robert especially 
enjoyed motorcycling and camping and was a frequent visitor to 
Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding area of which he often 
described the landscape as “good-looking country”. &nbsp;His love for this 
area led him and Margo to build their Zinszer Family Cabin outside of 
Island Park, Idaho in 1994, a place where they made lasting memories 
with family and friends.

Survivors include his loving wife of 60
 years; Margo L. Zinszer of Tyler, TX, two sons; Randy Zinszer and wife 
Cheryl of Flower Mound, TX, and Shawn Zinszer and wife Kori of 
Jacksonville, FL, a daughter; Kimberly Stapp and husband Gary of Tyler, 
TX, seven grandchildren; Lacey Stapp, Taylor Stapp and wife Jessie, 
Riley Zinszer, Carly Zinszer, Brennan Zinszer, Dallon Zinszer, and 
Kelsey Zinszer, and two brothers; Kendal Zinszer and wife Judy of 
Anderson, IN, and Kim Zinszer of Hays, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his grandparents; Professor Harvey A. and Laura M. 
(Laudenslager) Zinszer and Robert L. and Edith (Irwin) Hall, and his 
sister Toni Kay Zinszer.

Graveside services will be at 9:00 am 
on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays, with military 
honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard Post #9076.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Fort Hays State University, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Robert may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Robert Hans “Zip” Zinszer, 81, of Tyler, Texas succumbed to cancer on Friday, June 5, 2020 surrounded by beloved family members.He was born October 13, 1938 in San Pedro, California, the son of Richard “Dick” H. and Mildred “Mitzy” R. (Hall) Zinszer.&nbsp;During his youth, Robert’s parents 
lived in Saudi Arabia, giving him the opportunity to attend high school 
in Rome, Italy where his experiences and escapades begot delightful 
stories cherished by his children and grandchildren. &nbsp;Also, in his youth
 and early adulthood, he spent time in Hays, Kansas, being particularly 
fond of the time he lived and worked on his Hall grandparents’ 
Sweetwater Ranch. Later he joined the military, enlisting in the United 
States Army where he served as a paratrooper with the 101st Airborne, 
stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. &nbsp;It was during a weekend furlough,
 where at a Humpty Dumpty Drive-In Robert would meet his future bride, 
Margo Matlock, whom he married on April 16, 1960 in Parkers Settlement, 
Indiana. &nbsp;After leaving his service in the U.S. Army, he later graduated
 from Fort Hays State University.Prior to moving to Tyler, Texas in 
2018, Robert and Margo lived in Pocatello, Idaho for 31 years. &nbsp;In 1994 
he retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an Assistant State
 Conservationist, concluding a 30-year career in the Soil Conservation 
Service. &nbsp;Other locations he served and lived during his career were the
 Kansas communities of Smith Center, Greensburg, Osborne, Strong City, 
and Emporia, as well as Carbondale, Illinois.An avid gun enthusiast, fisherman, and 
ham-radio operator, Robert was also a card player with a special 
fondness for cribbage, poker, and “hand &amp; foot”. Robert especially 
enjoyed motorcycling and camping and was a frequent visitor to 
Yellowstone National Park and its surrounding area of which he often 
described the landscape as “good-looking country”. &nbsp;His love for this 
area led him and Margo to build their Zinszer Family Cabin outside of 
Island Park, Idaho in 1994, a place where they made lasting memories 
with family and friends.Survivors include his loving wife of 60
 years; Margo L. Zinszer of Tyler, TX, two sons; Randy Zinszer and wife 
Cheryl of Flower Mound, TX, and Shawn Zinszer and wife Kori of 
Jacksonville, FL, a daughter; Kimberly Stapp and husband Gary of Tyler, 
TX, seven grandchildren; Lacey Stapp, Taylor Stapp and wife Jessie, 
Riley Zinszer, Carly Zinszer, Brennan Zinszer, Dallon Zinszer, and 
Kelsey Zinszer, and two brothers; Kendal Zinszer and wife Judy of 
Anderson, IN, and Kim Zinszer of Hays, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his grandparents; Professor Harvey A. and Laura M. 
(Laudenslager) Zinszer and Robert L. and Edith (Irwin) Hall, and his 
sister Toni Kay Zinszer.Graveside services will be at 9:00 am 
on Saturday, May 29, 2021 in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays, with military 
honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard Post #9076.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Fort Hays State University, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Robert may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Robert Hans 'Zip' Zinszer

Speed resident Shannon R. Schurz passed away May 19, 2021, at his 
home in Speed at the age of 54.&nbsp; He was born July 13, 1966, in 
Phillipsburg, the son of Walter &amp; Georgine (Bittel) Schurz.

Survivors include his wife Joan of the home in Speed; son, Anthony 
Russo of Salina; daughters, Christina Gantenbein of Abilene &amp; 
Jennifer Gaytan of Detroit, KS; brothers, Bob of Bonner Springs &amp; 
Rick of Olathe; sisters, Dena Vehige of Hays &amp; Connie Breese of 
Quinter &amp; 7 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; The family will hold a celebration of life 
service on Monday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Logan community building 
with Jordin Greer officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shannon Schurz Memorial Fund

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 </figure>Speed resident Shannon R. Schurz passed away May 19, 2021, at his 
home in Speed at the age of 54.&nbsp; He was born July 13, 1966, in 
Phillipsburg, the son of Walter &amp; Georgine (Bittel) Schurz.Survivors include his wife Joan of the home in Speed; son, Anthony 
Russo of Salina; daughters, Christina Gantenbein of Abilene &amp; 
Jennifer Gaytan of Detroit, KS; brothers, Bob of Bonner Springs &amp; 
Rick of Olathe; sisters, Dena Vehige of Hays &amp; Connie Breese of 
Quinter &amp; 7 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; The family will hold a celebration of life 
service on Monday, May 24, at 11:00 a.m. in the Logan community building 
with Jordin Greer officiating.Memorial contributions may be made to the Shannon Schurz Memorial Fund

Shannon R. Schurz

Martha Gretchen Boor, 75, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at St Catherine
 Hospital in Garden City. She was born on July 30, 1945, at Tribune the 
daughter of Lloyd &amp; Helen L. (Stamback) Hinton. She married John 
Gribble on January 20, 1970, at Liberal. She later married Leon J. Boor 
on July 11, 1991, at Garden City. 
Martha graduated from Tribune High School and moved to Garden City to 
work at the telephone company. She then worked at UPS for 14 years in 
the office. She changed careers and graduated from the Cosmetology 
Program at Garden City Community College and was a hairdresser for 10 
years and then worked part time at Homestead Health &amp; Rehabilitation
 Center as the staff cosmetologist. She was a member of Turning Point 
Church Of The Nazarene where she was active in the church dinners. She 
also enjoyed golf, fishing, gardening and especially quilting. 
She is survived by her Husband- Leon Boor, 3 Daughters- Leah Young of 
Wichita, Angela Stone of Garden City and Jill Griffin of Wichita, 2 
Step-Children- Charles Boor of Ketchikan, Alaska and Shelly Stout of 
Bucklin, 3 Brothers- Paul Hinton of Redmond, Oregon, Jim Hinton of Hays
 and Tom Hinton of Rosalia, 2 Sisters- Mary Reimer of Selkirk and Polly 
Cartwright of Johnson, 13 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. She 
is preceded in death by her Parents, Son- Tab Gribble, 2 Brothers- Larry
 Hinton and Gary Hinton and Grandson- Justice Griffin. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Turning Point Church Of 
The Nazarene with Rev Nathan Haeck officiating. The service will be 
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be
 in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Memorials are suggested to 
Turning Point Church Of The Nazarene in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Martha Gretchen Boor, 75, died on Thursday, May 20, 2021, at St Catherine
 Hospital in Garden City. She was born on July 30, 1945, at Tribune the 
daughter of Lloyd &amp; Helen L. (Stamback) Hinton. She married John 
Gribble on January 20, 1970, at Liberal. She later married Leon J. Boor 
on July 11, 1991, at Garden City. 
Martha graduated from Tribune High School and moved to Garden City to 
work at the telephone company. She then worked at UPS for 14 years in 
the office. She changed careers and graduated from the Cosmetology 
Program at Garden City Community College and was a hairdresser for 10 
years and then worked part time at Homestead Health &amp; Rehabilitation
 Center as the staff cosmetologist. She was a member of Turning Point 
Church Of The Nazarene where she was active in the church dinners. She 
also enjoyed golf, fishing, gardening and especially quilting. 
She is survived by her Husband- Leon Boor, 3 Daughters- Leah Young of 
Wichita, Angela Stone of Garden City and Jill Griffin of Wichita, 2 
Step-Children- Charles Boor of Ketchikan, Alaska and Shelly Stout of 
Bucklin, 3 Brothers- Paul Hinton of Redmond, Oregon, Jim Hinton of Hays
 and Tom Hinton of Rosalia, 2 Sisters- Mary Reimer of Selkirk and Polly 
Cartwright of Johnson, 13 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. She 
is preceded in death by her Parents, Son- Tab Gribble, 2 Brothers- Larry
 Hinton and Gary Hinton and Grandson- Justice Griffin. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Turning Point Church Of 
The Nazarene with Rev Nathan Haeck officiating. The service will be 
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be
 in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Memorials are suggested to 
Turning Point Church Of The Nazarene in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Martha Gretchen Boor

Deborah Ann Potter, age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born February 11, 1953 in Long Beach, CA to James Allen and Renota Jean (Crowder) McGinnis.&nbsp; She married Thomas Dale Potter on February 22, 1971, in Santa Ana, CA&nbsp; and celebrated their 50 year wedding anniversary.&nbsp;

Deborah was a homemaker, she grew up and attended school in Garden Grove, CA and lived most of her life in California until moving to Kansas in 2004.&nbsp; She was an avid reader, thrift store shopper, did quilting, crocheting and cross-stitching.&nbsp; Her favorite time of years was Christmas and enjoyed playing “May I” with her family.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Tom Potter, of the home; three daughters, Laurie Van Ingen, Lynden, WA; Michele Potter, and Stacey Potter, both of WaKeeney, KS; one brother, Robert McGinnis, of SD; three sisters, Vickie Hampton and husband, Grayson, McCracken, KS; Sandy Fieser and husband, Ed, St. Louis, MO; Jamie Crowder, Hunting Beach, CA; seven grandchildren: Amy, Anna (Truman), Gerrit, Amber, Jennifer, Matthew and Justin; and two great grandchildren: Olivia and Kaido.

She was preceded in death by her step-father, James Crower and her mother, Renota and grandparents, Adrian and Irene Carson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the mortuary.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to the Fresenius Kidney Care, Hays, Kansas make payable to the: organization in care of the mortuary.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Deborah Ann Potter, age 68, of WaKeeney, Kansas died Monday, May 17, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born February 11, 1953 in Long Beach, CA to James Allen and Renota Jean (Crowder) McGinnis.&nbsp; She married Thomas Dale Potter on February 22, 1971, in Santa Ana, CA&nbsp; and celebrated their 50 year wedding anniversary.&nbsp;Deborah was a homemaker, she grew up and attended school in Garden Grove, CA and lived most of her life in California until moving to Kansas in 2004.&nbsp; She was an avid reader, thrift store shopper, did quilting, crocheting and cross-stitching.&nbsp; Her favorite time of years was Christmas and enjoyed playing “May I” with her family.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Tom Potter, of the home; three daughters, Laurie Van Ingen, Lynden, WA; Michele Potter, and Stacey Potter, both of WaKeeney, KS; one brother, Robert McGinnis, of SD; three sisters, Vickie Hampton and husband, Grayson, McCracken, KS; Sandy Fieser and husband, Ed, St. Louis, MO; Jamie Crowder, Hunting Beach, CA; seven grandchildren: Amy, Anna (Truman), Gerrit, Amber, Jennifer, Matthew and Justin; and two great grandchildren: Olivia and Kaido.She was preceded in death by her step-father, James Crower and her mother, Renota and grandparents, Adrian and Irene Carson.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 19, 2021, at&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. at the mortuary.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to the Fresenius Kidney Care, Hays, Kansas make payable to the: organization in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Deborah Ann Potter

Pat Jean Harwood, 73, passed away May 19, 2021, at her home in Great 
Bend. She was born July 9, 1947, at Great Bend, to Charles &amp; Doris 
Price. She married Keith Harwood January 30, 1967 at Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Pat was the office manager at Cherry 
Village. She loved spending time with her family, especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include, her husband, Keith Harwood of the home; a son, 
Michael Harwood of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Mason Harwood and 
wife Christin of Shawnee, Morgan Harwood of Kansas City, Mo.; and Tyler 
Demel of Wichita; two great grandchildren, Hayden Harwood and Eugene 
Demel; and six sisters, Charlotte, Joy, Sandy, Linda, Barbara and 
Shirley; and a brother, Chuck Price. She was preceded in death by her 
parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. 

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 </figure>Pat Jean Harwood, 73, passed away May 19, 2021, at her home in Great 
Bend. She was born July 9, 1947, at Great Bend, to Charles &amp; Doris 
Price. She married Keith Harwood January 30, 1967 at Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Pat was the office manager at Cherry 
Village. She loved spending time with her family, especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include, her husband, Keith Harwood of the home; a son, 
Michael Harwood of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Mason Harwood and 
wife Christin of Shawnee, Morgan Harwood of Kansas City, Mo.; and Tyler 
Demel of Wichita; two great grandchildren, Hayden Harwood and Eugene 
Demel; and six sisters, Charlotte, Joy, Sandy, Linda, Barbara and 
Shirley; and a brother, Chuck Price. She was preceded in death by her 
parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.

Pat Jean Harwood

Anita Louise Bertrand, 82, of Oakley, passed away peacefully at her home,
 Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born August 24, 1938, in Herndon, KS, to
 Edward and Elizabeth (Leitner) Portschi. She graduated from Oberlin 
High School in 1956. On November 24, 1956, she married Gene Bertrand. 
Anita was a member of Oakley Christian Church. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gene; brother Eldon Portschi, and sister Betty Jones. 
Anita is survived by her children, Pam and Ewing Evans, of Manhattan, 
KS, Kevin and Gina Bertrand, of San Clemente, CA, and Brent and Shilea 
Bertrand, of Wallace, KS; eight grandchildren; fourteen great 
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Monday May 24, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Oakley. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at
 the Oakley Christian Church, with burial in the Oakley City Cemetery.


Memorials can be designated to either the Citizens Foundation for the 
Cancer Center or Bertrand Family Wishes and sent to Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Anita Louise Bertrand, 82, of Oakley, passed away peacefully at her home,
 Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She was born August 24, 1938, in Herndon, KS, to
 Edward and Elizabeth (Leitner) Portschi. She graduated from Oberlin 
High School in 1956. On November 24, 1956, she married Gene Bertrand. 
Anita was a member of Oakley Christian Church. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gene; brother Eldon Portschi, and sister Betty Jones. 
Anita is survived by her children, Pam and Ewing Evans, of Manhattan, 
KS, Kevin and Gina Bertrand, of San Clemente, CA, and Brent and Shilea 
Bertrand, of Wallace, KS; eight grandchildren; fourteen great 
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation will be 5-7:00 p.m. Monday May 24, 2021, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Oakley. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at
 the Oakley Christian Church, with burial in the Oakley City Cemetery. 
Memorials can be designated to either the Citizens Foundation for the 
Cancer Center or Bertrand Family Wishes and sent to Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Anita Louise Bertrand

Friday, April 7th, 1933-Thursday, May 20th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jacob-wildeman/4625799/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Friday, April 7th, 1933-Thursday, May 20th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jacob-wildeman/4625799/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Jacob Frederick 'Jake' Wildeman

Jessica “Jess” (Mink) Nelson, 42, passed away May 19, 2021, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born 
December 30, 1978 at Fort Scott, Kan., to Ronald and Bonnie (Miller) 
Mink. She married Andrew T. Nelson December 28, 2002, at Great Bend.

A life time Great Bend resident, Jessica was employed by Barton 
County Special Services through USD 428. She was a member of First 
Christian Church in Great Bend, KNEA, and NEA. Jess was a talented 
musician with an outgoing spirit, never meeting a stranger. She always 
gave her full heart felt devotion to her family, especially her 
children, students and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include, her husband, Andy Nelson of the home; two 
daughters, Emilee and Tori Nelson of the home; her father, Ron Mink of 
Salina; a brother, Grant Mink and wife Aubrey of Topeka; her father in 
law, Delbert Nelson of Great Bend; a brother in law, Dale Nelson and 
wife Janice of Longmont, Colo.; and nieces and nephews, Scarlet and Ivy 
Mink, and Joshua and Nicholas Nelson. She was preceded in death by her 
mother, Bonnie Mink; and her mother in law, Andrea Nelson.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 
24, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00
 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at First Christian Church in Great Bend, 
with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the 
Jessica Nelson Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jessica “Jess” (Mink) Nelson, 42, passed away May 19, 2021, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born 
December 30, 1978 at Fort Scott, Kan., to Ronald and Bonnie (Miller) 
Mink. She married Andrew T. Nelson December 28, 2002, at Great Bend.A life time Great Bend resident, Jessica was employed by Barton 
County Special Services through USD 428. She was a member of First 
Christian Church in Great Bend, KNEA, and NEA. Jess was a talented 
musician with an outgoing spirit, never meeting a stranger. She always 
gave her full heart felt devotion to her family, especially her 
children, students and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include, her husband, Andy Nelson of the home; two 
daughters, Emilee and Tori Nelson of the home; her father, Ron Mink of 
Salina; a brother, Grant Mink and wife Aubrey of Topeka; her father in 
law, Delbert Nelson of Great Bend; a brother in law, Dale Nelson and 
wife Janice of Longmont, Colo.; and nieces and nephews, Scarlet and Ivy 
Mink, and Joshua and Nicholas Nelson. She was preceded in death by her 
mother, Bonnie Mink; and her mother in law, Andrea Nelson.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, May 
24, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 10:00
 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at First Christian Church in Great Bend, 
with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the 
Jessica Nelson Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Jessica 'Jess' (Mink) Nelson

Lois Jean Starbuck, 90, passed away May 19, 2021, at Brookdale Senior
 Living, Great Bend. She was born December 20, 1930, at Russell, to 
Jacob &amp; Elizabeth (Strecker) Wolf. She married Billy Eugene Starbuck
 October 28, 1951, at Russell.&nbsp; He died April 7, 2012.

A resident of Great Bend since 1977, Jean was a bank teller for 
American State Bank. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, 
VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Order of Eastern Star. She 
enjoyed walking, word searches and puzzles. Jean especially loved 
spending time with her family.

Survivors include, three daughters, Cindy Popp and late husband Don 
of Omaha, Julie Urban and husband Marvin, and Terri Stapleton and 
husband Bob, all of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Shane Popp, Jeremy 
Popp, Stephanie Tiritilli, Cory Urban, Heath Urban, Dylan Ellis and 
Dustin Ellis; and fourteen great grandchildren, Sophie Popp, Luke Popp, 
Kaden Lindsay, Anna Tiritilli, Sophia Tiritilli, Cade Urban, Reid Urban,
 Kaleb Urban, Daehlyn Ellis, Dylan Ellis Jr., Devyn Ellis, Danyca Ellis,
 Dentri Ellis and Degan Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents;
 her husband, Billy Starbuck; a brother, Rex Wolf; and a sister Fern 
McDowell.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May
 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Morita Truman 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have 
been designated to First United Methodist Church and Kindred Hospice, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lois Jean Starbuck, 90, passed away May 19, 2021, at Brookdale Senior
 Living, Great Bend. She was born December 20, 1930, at Russell, to 
Jacob &amp; Elizabeth (Strecker) Wolf. She married Billy Eugene Starbuck
 October 28, 1951, at Russell.&nbsp; He died April 7, 2012.A resident of Great Bend since 1977, Jean was a bank teller for 
American State Bank. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, 
VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary and Order of Eastern Star. She 
enjoyed walking, word searches and puzzles. Jean especially loved 
spending time with her family.Survivors include, three daughters, Cindy Popp and late husband Don 
of Omaha, Julie Urban and husband Marvin, and Terri Stapleton and 
husband Bob, all of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Shane Popp, Jeremy 
Popp, Stephanie Tiritilli, Cory Urban, Heath Urban, Dylan Ellis and 
Dustin Ellis; and fourteen great grandchildren, Sophie Popp, Luke Popp, 
Kaden Lindsay, Anna Tiritilli, Sophia Tiritilli, Cade Urban, Reid Urban,
 Kaleb Urban, Daehlyn Ellis, Dylan Ellis Jr., Devyn Ellis, Danyca Ellis,
 Dentri Ellis and Degan Ellis. She was preceded in death by her parents;
 her husband, Billy Starbuck; a brother, Rex Wolf; and a sister Fern 
McDowell.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May
 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Morita Truman 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have 
been designated to First United Methodist Church and Kindred Hospice, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lois Jean Starbuck

Helen Margaret (Bishop) Durr passed away in Salina, KS, on May 18, 2021,
 at the age of 95.&nbsp; Helen was born November 14, 1925 at Beaver, KS.&nbsp; She
 was the third of four children born to George Earl Bishop and Anna 
(Schremmer) Bishop. Helen grew up in Beaver, Kansas and 
graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic school there.&nbsp;&nbsp; Her father accepted
 a job in Holyrood, KS and the family relocated there in 1941.&nbsp; In 
Holyrood she met her future husband Dale Dane Durr.&nbsp; They were married 
August 19, 1947 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holyrood, KS.&nbsp; In 
March 1948 they moved to the Durr farm home located 2 miles south, 3 
miles east and ¾ mile south of Smith Center, KS in Crystal Plains 
Township, Smith County, KS.&nbsp; Their son Dan Dale Durr was born in 1950 
and son Douglas Don Durr was born in 1954.&nbsp; The boys attended rural 
Pleasant Dale School until their 3rd (Douglas) and 7th (Dan) grades.&nbsp; In
 1962 the family moved their rural home to 310 Park Street, Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Helen worked part time at Stevenson’s Men’s Clothing Store 
and for 22 years at Chandler’s and Weltmer Livestock Auction office. 
 After 48 years together, Dale, Helen’s love, friend and life partner, 
passed away on March 17, 1996.&nbsp; Helen and Dale loved the time spent with
 friends playing cards, dancing and visiting.&nbsp; After Dale’s death Helen 
greatly missed the social times with other couples.&nbsp; Helen loved people 
and she was involved in many social groups.&nbsp; She was a charter member of
 St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.&nbsp; Some of her social clubs
 included Golden Oldies, Silver Needle, Garden Lore Club (for 57 years 
in 2019), card clubs of bridge, pitch and pinochle.&nbsp; She enjoyed her 
hobbies of crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.&nbsp; Helen organized the Red Hat 
chapter in Smith Center in June 2004. In 2009, Helen moved 
from her home at 310 Park Street to the new Smith Estates apartments in 
Smith Center.&nbsp; She was very happy there and made many new friends.&nbsp; 
Helen was always so grateful to her many young friends who helped her to
 enjoy the many activities during her “golden years.” She was
 preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lawrence and Julius Bishop,
 sister Ethel Driscoll and grandson David Dane Durr.&nbsp; A seven carnation 
bouquet has been placed on her casket in colors of 3 red, 3 white and 1 
blue in memory of the deceased members of her immediate family. 
 Helen is survived by her two sons and two special daughters-in-law&nbsp; ̶&nbsp;
 Dan Dale Durr and Laurlee “Laurie” (Braden) Durr of Tumwater, WA and 
Douglas Don Durr and Marcia “Jo” (Gilg) Durr of Salina, KS.&nbsp; Her 
surviving grandchildren are: Amy (Devin) Harder, Faskatoon, WA; Dustin 
(Susan) Durr, Salina, KS; Jaci Durr, McPherson, KS.&nbsp; Her surviving great
 grandchildren are Dylan Potter, WA; Baleigh Harder, Olympia, WA; 
Madison Durr, Jessie Durr &amp; Dylan Dane Durr, Salina, KS. Surviving 
great great grandchildren are Elie Potter, WA.&nbsp; She is also survived by a
 sister-in-law Lawanda Freese, Hutchinson, KS, and a very special person
 in her life, niece Marilynn Reid, Lakewood, CO. Helen will 
be missed by many who loved her as she loved them, but she is surely now
 smiling down on all of us as she sends her love and blessings to each 
and every one. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 403 W.
 Highway 36, Smith Center, KS with Father Soosaimari Rathinam 
celebrant.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021, from 1:00 
p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Bible Service starting at 7:00 p.m. at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial 
contributions may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Smith 
County Memorial Hospital and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Helen Margaret (Bishop) Durr passed away in Salina, KS, on May 18, 2021,
 at the age of 95.&nbsp; Helen was born November 14, 1925 at Beaver, KS.&nbsp; She
 was the third of four children born to George Earl Bishop and Anna 
(Schremmer) Bishop. Helen grew up in Beaver, Kansas and 
graduated from St. Joseph’s Catholic school there.&nbsp;&nbsp; Her father accepted
 a job in Holyrood, KS and the family relocated there in 1941.&nbsp; In 
Holyrood she met her future husband Dale Dane Durr.&nbsp; They were married 
August 19, 1947 in the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Holyrood, KS.&nbsp; In 
March 1948 they moved to the Durr farm home located 2 miles south, 3 
miles east and ¾ mile south of Smith Center, KS in Crystal Plains 
Township, Smith County, KS.&nbsp; Their son Dan Dale Durr was born in 1950 
and son Douglas Don Durr was born in 1954.&nbsp; The boys attended rural 
Pleasant Dale School until their 3rd (Douglas) and 7th (Dan) grades.&nbsp; In
 1962 the family moved their rural home to 310 Park Street, Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Helen worked part time at Stevenson’s Men’s Clothing Store 
and for 22 years at Chandler’s and Weltmer Livestock Auction office. 
 After 48 years together, Dale, Helen’s love, friend and life partner, 
passed away on March 17, 1996.&nbsp; Helen and Dale loved the time spent with
 friends playing cards, dancing and visiting.&nbsp; After Dale’s death Helen 
greatly missed the social times with other couples.&nbsp; Helen loved people 
and she was involved in many social groups.&nbsp; She was a charter member of
 St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Altar Society.&nbsp; Some of her social clubs
 included Golden Oldies, Silver Needle, Garden Lore Club (for 57 years 
in 2019), card clubs of bridge, pitch and pinochle.&nbsp; She enjoyed her 
hobbies of crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.&nbsp; Helen organized the Red Hat 
chapter in Smith Center in June 2004. In 2009, Helen moved 
from her home at 310 Park Street to the new Smith Estates apartments in 
Smith Center.&nbsp; She was very happy there and made many new friends.&nbsp; 
Helen was always so grateful to her many young friends who helped her to
 enjoy the many activities during her “golden years.” She was
 preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lawrence and Julius Bishop,
 sister Ethel Driscoll and grandson David Dane Durr.&nbsp; A seven carnation 
bouquet has been placed on her casket in colors of 3 red, 3 white and 1 
blue in memory of the deceased members of her immediate family. 
 Helen is survived by her two sons and two special daughters-in-law&nbsp; ̶&nbsp;
 Dan Dale Durr and Laurlee “Laurie” (Braden) Durr of Tumwater, WA and 
Douglas Don Durr and Marcia “Jo” (Gilg) Durr of Salina, KS.&nbsp; Her 
surviving grandchildren are: Amy (Devin) Harder, Faskatoon, WA; Dustin 
(Susan) Durr, Salina, KS; Jaci Durr, McPherson, KS.&nbsp; Her surviving great
 grandchildren are Dylan Potter, WA; Baleigh Harder, Olympia, WA; 
Madison Durr, Jessie Durr &amp; Dylan Dane Durr, Salina, KS. Surviving 
great great grandchildren are Elie Potter, WA.&nbsp; She is also survived by a
 sister-in-law Lawanda Freese, Hutchinson, KS, and a very special person
 in her life, niece Marilynn Reid, Lakewood, CO. Helen will 
be missed by many who loved her as she loved them, but she is surely now
 smiling down on all of us as she sends her love and blessings to each 
and every one. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 403 W.
 Highway 36, Smith Center, KS with Father Soosaimari Rathinam 
celebrant.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Monday, May 24, 2021, from 1:00 
p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Bible Service starting at 7:00 p.m. at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorial 
contributions may be given to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Smith 
County Memorial Hospital and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Helen M. Durr

Wednesday, August 24th, 1938-Tuesday, May 18th, 2021

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Anita Louise Bertrand (Portschi)

Barton Dean Blickenstaff, 64, of Golden, Colorado, passed away May 17, 
2021. He was born May 14, 1957, in Norton, Kansas, to Curtis Dean and 
Myrth Evelyn (Maddox) Blickenstaff. 
 Bart grew up in Norton and was a 1975 graduate of Norton Community 
High School. He went on to attend Kansas State University for a few 
years after high school. Bart was a huge fan of all types of music, 
including rock ‘n’ roll, country, blues, and even pop. During his years 
in Dallas, Texas he worked as sound engineer with bands that traveled 
the country. He was on the road for months at a time, but he loved every
 minute. Bart met a lot of different people and personalities. Working 
at a different venue almost every night took a lot of skill and 
patience. 
 Bart was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Myrth 
Blickenstaff. He is survived by his brothers, Bret Blickenstaff and wife
 Sandra of Overland Park, Kansas, and Curt Blickenstaff and wife Laura of
 Lenexa, Kansas.
 Graveside services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 
the Norton Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Andbe 
Home. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Arrangements by 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

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 </figure>Barton Dean Blickenstaff, 64, of Golden, Colorado, passed away May 17, 
2021. He was born May 14, 1957, in Norton, Kansas, to Curtis Dean and 
Myrth Evelyn (Maddox) Blickenstaff. 
 Bart grew up in Norton and was a 1975 graduate of Norton Community 
High School. He went on to attend Kansas State University for a few 
years after high school. Bart was a huge fan of all types of music, 
including rock ‘n’ roll, country, blues, and even pop. During his years 
in Dallas, Texas he worked as sound engineer with bands that traveled 
the country. He was on the road for months at a time, but he loved every
 minute. Bart met a lot of different people and personalities. Working 
at a different venue almost every night took a lot of skill and 
patience. 
 Bart was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Myrth 
Blickenstaff. He is survived by his brothers, Bret Blickenstaff and wife
 Sandra of Overland Park, Kansas, and Curt Blickenstaff and wife Laura of
 Lenexa, Kansas.
 Graveside services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 
the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Andbe 
Home. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.Arrangements by 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

Barton Dean Blickenstaff

William  D. “Willie” or “Chris” Dinges, age 92, a resident of 
Balfour Senior Living in Louisville, Colorado, since April, 2021, died 
Monday, May 10, 2021, at the nursing home. 

     He was born December 14, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, to Nick and Julia (Smith) Dinges. 

In 1962 he married Marion (Molander) and they had four children.   


     He was a retired management analyst and system designer from  
Aramco  (Arabian American Oil Company).  He graduated from St. Joseph’s 
 Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and was a Second  Lieutenant serving 
 in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953.  He was a graduate of 
Benedictine College earning a degree in Education, and later earned 
Master’s degrees in Industrial Management and Business Administration.  
 William enjoyed teaching, coaching and genealogy. 

     
Survivors include two sons, David Dinges and wife, Kathryn; Martin 
Dinges; two daughters, Kristine Serrano, Susanne Thwaites and husband, 
Greg; eight grandchildren, Alexandria (Matthew) Nesselroad; Andrea 
(Kevin) Blackburn; Gabe Serrano; Sofia Serrano; William (Sydney) 
Thwaites; Sarahbeth (Colby) Shaw; Weston Dinges; Katelyn Dinges; and 
five great-grandchildren; Arabella, Adelaide, Ava, and Ailish 
Nesselroad; and  Amelia Blackburn. 

     He was preceded in death 
by his parents; four brothers, Adrian “Bud” Dinges; Howard Dinges; Leroy
 “Butch” Dinges; Norman “Joey” Dinges; two sisters, Dorothy Burkhart;  
Norma Jean Harris; and his former wife, Marion Dinges. 

     No formal services will be held, and a private inurnment will be held at a later date. 


    The family suggests memorials to Thomas More Prep-Marian High 
School made payable to the school in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary 
of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. 

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621534971409.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William D. “Willie” or “Chris” Dinges, age 92, a resident of 
Balfour Senior Living in Louisville, Colorado, since April, 2021, died 
Monday, May 10, 2021, at the nursing home. He was born December 14, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, to Nick and Julia (Smith) Dinges. In 1962 he married Marion (Molander) and they had four children. 
 He was a retired management analyst and system designer from 
Aramco (Arabian American Oil Company). He graduated from St. Joseph’s 
 Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and was a Second Lieutenant serving 
 in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1951 to 1953. He was a graduate of 
Benedictine College earning a degree in Education, and later earned 
Master’s degrees in Industrial Management and Business Administration. 
 William enjoyed teaching, coaching and genealogy. 
Survivors include two sons, David Dinges and wife, Kathryn; Martin 
Dinges; two daughters, Kristine Serrano, Susanne Thwaites and husband, 
Greg; eight grandchildren, Alexandria (Matthew) Nesselroad; Andrea 
(Kevin) Blackburn; Gabe Serrano; Sofia Serrano; William (Sydney) 
Thwaites; Sarahbeth (Colby) Shaw; Weston Dinges; Katelyn Dinges; and 
five great-grandchildren; Arabella, Adelaide, Ava, and Ailish 
Nesselroad; and Amelia Blackburn. He was preceded in death 
by his parents; four brothers, Adrian “Bud” Dinges; Howard Dinges; Leroy
 “Butch” Dinges; Norman “Joey” Dinges; two sisters, Dorothy Burkhart; 
Norma Jean Harris; and his former wife, Marion Dinges. No formal services will be held, and a private inurnment will be held at a later date. 
 The family suggests memorials to Thomas More Prep-Marian High 
School made payable to the school in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary 
of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

William Dinges

Paula
 Lynne (Elder) Anderson died at the age of 68, at her home in Birch 
Tree, Missouri on May 17, 2021. She was born October 11, 1952, in 
Salina, Kansas to Frank and Jean (Little) Elder, where she grew up 
amongst a family of eight and was known as that spunky brown-eyed, 
brown-haired beauty in braids. She attended Fort Hays University after 
graduating from Salina High, class of 1970.

She
 married Clayton Anderson on March 27, 1981, and they lived in Smolan, 
Kansas before moving to rural Missouri. She was mom to Jennifer Jean 
Anderson and Ryan Franklin Anderson, whom she loved dearly. Her true 
passion was her love and devotion to her two grandchildren, Lucas and 
Serena.

Lynne
 mastered her studies of genealogy and took her knowledge of family and 
local history “on the road.”&nbsp; She often spoke at National Genealogy 
Conferences and conducted well-attended and fun re-enactments of 
characters in our family and other more well-known personalities. 
Especially memorable was her true-to-life presentation of our 
great-grandmother Weems, sunbonnet and all.

Additionally,
 she was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, sharing with family and
 friends her works of art. Above all, Lynne will be remembered for her 
quick, off the wall, sense of humor! Her antics and ability to invoke 
laughter in those around her, her candid vision, love of life, 
adventures, and misadventures will be treasured and missed always.

Lynne is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jean Elder; and two brothers, Grady and Lyle Elder.

She
 is survived by her husband, Clayton; two children; two grandchildren; 
two sisters, Faye (Marvin) Clements, Carol (Rick) Doran; one brother, 
Bryan (Pam) Elder; and in addition to a multitude of nieces, nephews, 
and cousins.

There
 will be a benefit in memory of Lynne on June 12, 2021, at the Winsome 
Plantation Venue. Food will be served from 4-6:00 p.m. with an auction 
and quilt raffle to follow. Proceeds will go towards outstanding medical
 and funeral costs. Donations of food, auction items, or money will be 
handled by Trista Smotherman Thomas. A family gathering will be held 
later in the summer. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of 
Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree. Condolences may be expressed at 
www.yarbermortuary.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1621534020845.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Paula
 Lynne (Elder) Anderson died at the age of 68, at her home in Birch 
Tree, Missouri on May 17, 2021. She was born October 11, 1952, in 
Salina, Kansas to Frank and Jean (Little) Elder, where she grew up 
amongst a family of eight and was known as that spunky brown-eyed, 
brown-haired beauty in braids. She attended Fort Hays University after 
graduating from Salina High, class of 1970.She
 married Clayton Anderson on March 27, 1981, and they lived in Smolan, 
Kansas before moving to rural Missouri. She was mom to Jennifer Jean 
Anderson and Ryan Franklin Anderson, whom she loved dearly. Her true 
passion was her love and devotion to her two grandchildren, Lucas and 
Serena.Lynne
 mastered her studies of genealogy and took her knowledge of family and 
local history “on the road.”&nbsp; She often spoke at National Genealogy 
Conferences and conducted well-attended and fun re-enactments of 
characters in our family and other more well-known personalities. 
Especially memorable was her true-to-life presentation of our 
great-grandmother Weems, sunbonnet and all.Additionally,
 she was an accomplished seamstress and quilter, sharing with family and
 friends her works of art. Above all, Lynne will be remembered for her 
quick, off the wall, sense of humor! Her antics and ability to invoke 
laughter in those around her, her candid vision, love of life, 
adventures, and misadventures will be treasured and missed always.Lynne is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jean Elder; and two brothers, Grady and Lyle Elder.She
 is survived by her husband, Clayton; two children; two grandchildren; 
two sisters, Faye (Marvin) Clements, Carol (Rick) Doran; one brother, 
Bryan (Pam) Elder; and in addition to a multitude of nieces, nephews, 
and cousins.There
 will be a benefit in memory of Lynne on June 12, 2021, at the Winsome 
Plantation Venue. Food will be served from 4-6:00 p.m. with an auction 
and quilt raffle to follow. Proceeds will go towards outstanding medical
 and funeral costs. Donations of food, auction items, or money will be 
handled by Trista Smotherman Thomas. A family gathering will be held 
later in the summer. Cremation arrangements were under the direction of 
Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree. Condolences may be expressed at 
www.yarbermortuary.com.

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