Memorial services for Phyllis Marie Guthrie Tiffany, 88, Lawrence will
 be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary
 in Lawrence. She died Monday, April 19, 2021 in Lawrence.

Phyllis
 was born the second of two children in Little River, KS on July 17, 
1932 to Oliver Preston and Clara (Crandall) Guthrie. After high school, 
she earned her bachelor’s degree from KU before spending several years 
in New York City.

Returning to Kansas, she earned her Masters of 
Psychology from KU. While doing so, she married Donald Wayne Tiffany in 
1961. Donald was a fellow student at KU, whom she met as a checkout 
attendant in the KU Union cafeteria when he made a point of coming 
through her line because he liked her smile.

In 1970 she joined 
the faculty of Fort Hays State University’s Psychology Department. While
 at Fort Hays, she also earned her PhD from Kansas State University. She
 became a tenured professor at Fort Hays and retired a Professor 
Emeritus.

With her husband, she co-authored a number of books on 
psychology and related topics. One of her hobbies was collecting 
antiques, and she briefly had her own store in the mid ‘70s.

Retiring
 to Lawrence with her husband in 1990, she was active in the Lawrence 
Rotary and Leadership Lawrence. Phyllis long enjoyed her dogs and was 
fond of Jayhawks Basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. True to 
her interest in history, she supported the community as a Docent at the 
Watkins museum.

She leaves behind her son, Allen (Adeliza) Tiffany
 and daughter, Karen (Jeff) Dean, her nephews Preston (Diana) Guthrie 
and Patrick Guthrie, and six grandchildren: Natasha and Nikita Tiffany, 
Madelyn Dean, Andrew Dean, and Elinor and Cassandra Tiffany. All of her 
grandchildren spent many days playing with their grandparents in their 
home in Lawrence and enjoying Grandmother’s waffles and their 
grandparent’s stories. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald 
Wayne Tiffany, and her brother, Ira Guthrie.

In lieu of flowers, 
please donate to the scholarship fund at the University of Kansas 
Endowment Center for women seeking PhDs. Checks can be made out to the 
Mary A. Grant Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of 
Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

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 </figure>Memorial services for Phyllis Marie Guthrie Tiffany, 88, Lawrence will
 be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary
 in Lawrence. She died Monday, April 19, 2021 in Lawrence.Phyllis
 was born the second of two children in Little River, KS on July 17, 
1932 to Oliver Preston and Clara (Crandall) Guthrie. After high school, 
she earned her bachelor’s degree from KU before spending several years 
in New York City.Returning to Kansas, she earned her Masters of 
Psychology from KU. While doing so, she married Donald Wayne Tiffany in 
1961. Donald was a fellow student at KU, whom she met as a checkout 
attendant in the KU Union cafeteria when he made a point of coming 
through her line because he liked her smile.In 1970 she joined 
the faculty of Fort Hays State University’s Psychology Department. While
 at Fort Hays, she also earned her PhD from Kansas State University. She
 became a tenured professor at Fort Hays and retired a Professor 
Emeritus.With her husband, she co-authored a number of books on 
psychology and related topics. One of her hobbies was collecting 
antiques, and she briefly had her own store in the mid ‘70s.Retiring
 to Lawrence with her husband in 1990, she was active in the Lawrence 
Rotary and Leadership Lawrence. Phyllis long enjoyed her dogs and was 
fond of Jayhawks Basketball, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. True to 
her interest in history, she supported the community as a Docent at the 
Watkins museum.She leaves behind her son, Allen (Adeliza) Tiffany
 and daughter, Karen (Jeff) Dean, her nephews Preston (Diana) Guthrie 
and Patrick Guthrie, and six grandchildren: Natasha and Nikita Tiffany, 
Madelyn Dean, Andrew Dean, and Elinor and Cassandra Tiffany. All of her 
grandchildren spent many days playing with their grandparents in their 
home in Lawrence and enjoying Grandmother’s waffles and their 
grandparent’s stories. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald 
Wayne Tiffany, and her brother, Ira Guthrie.In lieu of flowers, 
please donate to the scholarship fund at the University of Kansas 
Endowment Center for women seeking PhDs. Checks can be made out to the 
Mary A. Grant Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of 
Warren-McElwain Mortuary, 120 W. 13th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.

Phyllis Marie Guthrie Tiffany

Doris May Keeton, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 
the St. Francis hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Doris was born on December 
13, 1938, in Knox County, Missouri to Leslie and Thelma Elder Hutton. 
Doris was a homemaker. She was a resident of Leoti, Kansas since moving 
from Ness City, Kansas in 1985.

Doris was a member of the Lydia United Methodist Church in Lydia, Kansas.

On June 7, 1959, Doris married Glenn C. Keeton in Manning, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her husband, two sons, Randy &amp; Marqueta Keeton 
of Leoti, Kansas and Ronnie &amp; Carolyn Keeton of Bucklin, Kansas, One
 daughter, Beverly &amp; Brent Kraft of Ransom, Kansas, Five 
granddaughters, Lana &amp; Michael Sherrard of Ireland, April &amp; 
Chris Hernandez of Leoti, Kansas, Hailey Keeton of Leoti, Kansas, Tammy 
&amp; Chris Wolfley of Greensburg, Kansas, and Amanda &amp; Jerry Brown 
of Joplin, Missouri, Four grandsons, Joey Keeton of Tribune, Kansas, 
Randy W. &amp; Leilana Keeton of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Dustin &amp;
 Sandy Kraft of Kinsley, Kansas, and Wayne &amp; Julie Keeton of 
Greensburg, Kansas, and Twenty-six great-grandchildren.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, twin brother, Donald 
Hutton, One brother Larry Hutton, and one great-grandson, Gregory 
Kraft.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021, from 3:00&nbsp;pm until
 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Price
 and Son’s funeral home in Leoti, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 10:30 
at the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with pastor Heureuse Kaj
 presiding.

Burial will be at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Lydia United Methodist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Doris May Keeton, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 
the St. Francis hospital in Wichita, Kansas. Doris was born on December 
13, 1938, in Knox County, Missouri to Leslie and Thelma Elder Hutton. 
Doris was a homemaker. She was a resident of Leoti, Kansas since moving 
from Ness City, Kansas in 1985.Doris was a member of the Lydia United Methodist Church in Lydia, Kansas.On June 7, 1959, Doris married Glenn C. Keeton in Manning, Kansas. He survives.Survivors include her husband, two sons, Randy &amp; Marqueta Keeton 
of Leoti, Kansas and Ronnie &amp; Carolyn Keeton of Bucklin, Kansas, One
 daughter, Beverly &amp; Brent Kraft of Ransom, Kansas, Five 
granddaughters, Lana &amp; Michael Sherrard of Ireland, April &amp; 
Chris Hernandez of Leoti, Kansas, Hailey Keeton of Leoti, Kansas, Tammy 
&amp; Chris Wolfley of Greensburg, Kansas, and Amanda &amp; Jerry Brown 
of Joplin, Missouri, Four grandsons, Joey Keeton of Tribune, Kansas, 
Randy W. &amp; Leilana Keeton of Hendersonville, Tennessee, Dustin &amp;
 Sandy Kraft of Kinsley, Kansas, and Wayne &amp; Julie Keeton of 
Greensburg, Kansas, and Twenty-six great-grandchildren.Doris was preceded in death by her parents, twin brother, Donald 
Hutton, One brother Larry Hutton, and one great-grandson, Gregory 
Kraft.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Monday, April 26, 2021, from 3:00&nbsp;pm until
 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, April 27, 2021, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Price
 and Son’s funeral home in Leoti, Kansas.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at 10:30 
at the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with pastor Heureuse Kaj
 presiding.Burial will be at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Lydia United Methodist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Doris May Keeton

Jeffrey Alan Bernbeck, 67, a lifetime Gove, Kansas resident died Friday 
April 23, 2021 at the Lane County Hospital in Dighton, Kansas after a 
long battle with cancer. Jeff was born May 6, 1953 in Quinter, Kansas 
to Dale and Avis (Cavanaugh) Bernbeck. He was the 8th of 10 siblings 
that grew up on the family farm in Gove County, along the Smoky Hill 
River. 
Jeff attended Sunnyside Country Schoolhouse and Quinter High School 
before working on farms both locally and in Wyoming. He married his 
loving wife Denise on June 24, 1977, in Ness City, Kansas. He took over 
the family farm to raise his four children; and also ran his own 
trucking business up until 2007, when he “retired" to raise cattle. 
He was well known for his storytelling and jokes, his love of being 
outdoors hunting, fishing, riding a horse or his motorcycle. He could 
solve any problem with some ingenuity and stubbornness. 
Jeff will fondly be remembered by his wife of 43 years_ Denise and his 
four children- Michelle Bernbeck of Allen, Texas; Andrew Bernbeck of 
Pasadena, California; Alan Bernbeck of Benton, Kansas and Amy (Joey) 
Parnell of Wichita, Kansas, five grandchildren- Alex, Lily, Aurora, 
Delilah, and Elena, eight siblings- Phyllis (Russ) Walls of Milwaukee, 
Oregon, Jerry (Judy) Bernbeck of Utica, Kansas, Judy (Harold) Baesler 
of Hillsboro, Oregon, Donna (Bob) Karl of Bend, Oregon, Ted (Marie) 
Bernbeck of Ransom, Kansas, Brenda (Mert) Perry of West Pointe, 
Nebraska, Berthold Bernbeck of Utica, Kansas, and Mona (Greg) Lutters of
 Ransom, Kansas, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many good 
friends. 
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents- Dale and Avis, his brother- Norm, and a sister-in-law- Melanie. 
There will be no service at this time a Celebration of Life Service will
 be held at a later date. In lieu of memorial contributions or flowers 
the family asks that you drink a beer, smoke some meat, or tell a good 
joke, bonus if its inappropriate.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jeffrey Alan Bernbeck, 67, a lifetime Gove, Kansas resident died Friday 
April 23, 2021 at the Lane County Hospital in Dighton, Kansas after a 
long battle with cancer. Jeff was born May 6, 1953 in Quinter, Kansas 
to Dale and Avis (Cavanaugh) Bernbeck. He was the 8th of 10 siblings 
that grew up on the family farm in Gove County, along the Smoky Hill 
River. 
Jeff attended Sunnyside Country Schoolhouse and Quinter High School 
before working on farms both locally and in Wyoming. He married his 
loving wife Denise on June 24, 1977, in Ness City, Kansas. He took over 
the family farm to raise his four children; and also ran his own 
trucking business up until 2007, when he “retired" to raise cattle. 
He was well known for his storytelling and jokes, his love of being 
outdoors hunting, fishing, riding a horse or his motorcycle. He could 
solve any problem with some ingenuity and stubbornness. 
Jeff will fondly be remembered by his wife of 43 years_ Denise and his 
four children- Michelle Bernbeck of Allen, Texas; Andrew Bernbeck of 
Pasadena, California; Alan Bernbeck of Benton, Kansas and Amy (Joey) 
Parnell of Wichita, Kansas, five grandchildren- Alex, Lily, Aurora, 
Delilah, and Elena, eight siblings- Phyllis (Russ) Walls of Milwaukee, 
Oregon, Jerry (Judy) Bernbeck of Utica, Kansas, Judy (Harold) Baesler 
of Hillsboro, Oregon, Donna (Bob) Karl of Bend, Oregon, Ted (Marie) 
Bernbeck of Ransom, Kansas, Brenda (Mert) Perry of West Pointe, 
Nebraska, Berthold Bernbeck of Utica, Kansas, and Mona (Greg) Lutters of
 Ransom, Kansas, along with numerous nieces and nephews and many good 
friends. 
Jeff is preceded in death by his parents- Dale and Avis, his brother- Norm, and a sister-in-law- Melanie. 
There will be no service at this time a Celebration of Life Service will
 be held at a later date. In lieu of memorial contributions or flowers 
the family asks that you drink a beer, smoke some meat, or tell a good 
joke, bonus if its inappropriate.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jeffrey Alan Bernbeck

Joan Etta Bosley, age 67, of Topeka, KS and a former resident of 
Dighton, KS, died Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at Aldersgate Village
 Nursing Home in Topeka, after a long illness. 
A native of Dighton, Joan was born on February 3, 1953 to Charles and 
Mary Alice (Durr) Bosley at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, 
Kansas. She attended Dighton Grade School and Community High School of 
Lane County, graduating in 1971. She attended school at the University 
of Kansas, Bethany College, University of Northern Colorado, and Wichita
 State University. She studied primarily art, but also took courses that
 led her to become a licensed practical nurse. Much of her professional 
work was on a contract basis, which included working at Via Christi 
Hospital in Wichita. 
Throughout her life, Joan expressed her artistic talents through her 
originally-designed needlepoints, macrame, watercolor and oil paintings.
 Many family members have samples of her work. Her art was also 
displayed at Creations of Hope Gallery in Topeka, and at Aldersgate 
Village. She simply adored her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews
 and always made a point to send them cards or gifts on their birthdays. 
She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Susan Ellin (Bosley) 
Osborne. Survivors include her brother, Dennis (Audrey) of Topeka, and 
her sister, Barbara Jones (Stan) of Lawrence, KS; nieces Heather 
(Osborne) Loftus (Josh) of Spring, TX; Lindsay (Osborne) Stauss (Brian),
 Scottsdale, AZ; Malinda (Osborne) Larkin (Will), Elk Grove Village, IL;
 nephews Carl Bosley, New York City; and Cory Bosley (Anna), Valley 
Park, MO. Joan also had seven great-nieces and one great-nephew. 
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at United Methodist Church in
 Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Memorials can be made to
 Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Dighton United Methodist Church, or a 
charity of your choice, in care of Boomhower Funeral Home, P.O. Box 891,
 Dighton, KS 67839&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Dighton, KS, died Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at Aldersgate Village
 Nursing Home in Topeka, after a long illness. 
A native of Dighton, Joan was born on February 3, 1953 to Charles and 
Mary Alice (Durr) Bosley at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, 
Kansas. She attended Dighton Grade School and Community High School of 
Lane County, graduating in 1971. She attended school at the University 
of Kansas, Bethany College, University of Northern Colorado, and Wichita
 State University. She studied primarily art, but also took courses that
 led her to become a licensed practical nurse. Much of her professional 
work was on a contract basis, which included working at Via Christi 
Hospital in Wichita. 
Throughout her life, Joan expressed her artistic talents through her 
originally-designed needlepoints, macrame, watercolor and oil paintings.
 Many family members have samples of her work. Her art was also 
displayed at Creations of Hope Gallery in Topeka, and at Aldersgate 
Village. She simply adored her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews
 and always made a point to send them cards or gifts on their birthdays. 
She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Susan Ellin (Bosley) 
Osborne. Survivors include her brother, Dennis (Audrey) of Topeka, and 
her sister, Barbara Jones (Stan) of Lawrence, KS; nieces Heather 
(Osborne) Loftus (Josh) of Spring, TX; Lindsay (Osborne) Stauss (Brian),
 Scottsdale, AZ; Malinda (Osborne) Larkin (Will), Elk Grove Village, IL;
 nephews Carl Bosley, New York City; and Cory Bosley (Anna), Valley 
Park, MO. Joan also had seven great-nieces and one great-nephew. 
Memorial Service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at United Methodist Church in
 Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Memorials can be made to
 Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Dighton United Methodist Church, or a 
charity of your choice, in care of Boomhower Funeral Home, P.O. Box 891,
 Dighton, KS 67839&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joan Etta Bosley

Jessie Marie Brown Jacka, age 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, 
April 23rd, 2021 at home in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 18th, 
1930 in Beeler, Ks to Robert C Brown and Florence Etta “Brocher” Brown.

On July 12, 1953, she married Wilfred Glenn Jacka and settled in 
Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on July 21, 2017, in Oakley, Kansas.

Survivors include one son: William Keith Jacka,&nbsp; Truth or 
Consequences, NM, two daughters; Marquita Rae Jacka, Wichita, Ks, and 
Joni Lyn Brack, Pratt, Ks. Jessie had 6 grandchildren: Jason Eric Brack,
 Joshua Ryan Jacka, Bylle Michele Stasi, Melissa Marie Jacka, Hannah 
Leah Thimesch, and Kyndrah Rae Jacka and 6 great-grandchildren: Joseph 
Antone Brack, Baylee Brenee Brack, Max Edward Thimesch, Jones Alexander 
Jacka, Jamison Isaiah Jacka, and Sage McKenzie Dale. She also had 2 
step-grandchildren: Kristyl Jolene Tinney, Jared Frank Tinney, and 2 
step great-grandchlildren&nbsp; Ernest Keith Spitzer and Kellan Wade Spitzer.

Jessie was preceded in death by three sons: Robert Theodore Brown, 
Tracy Paul Jacka, and Glenn Wayne Jacka.&nbsp; Also, Jessie’s parents, three 
brothers: Ralph Athey Jr, Robert Theodore Brown, Aubrey Castleman Brown,
 and four sisters: Pauline Horlick, Katherine Roehl, Bessie Helzer, and 
Norabell McClure.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Beeler Cemetery in Beeler, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.

Interment will be in the Beeler Cemetery in Beeler, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Jessie Marie Brown Jacka, age 90, peacefully passed away on Friday, 
April 23rd, 2021 at home in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born May 18th, 
1930 in Beeler, Ks to Robert C Brown and Florence Etta “Brocher” Brown.On July 12, 1953, she married Wilfred Glenn Jacka and settled in 
Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on July 21, 2017, in Oakley, Kansas.She had a total of 6 children.Survivors include one son: William Keith Jacka,&nbsp; Truth or 
Consequences, NM, two daughters; Marquita Rae Jacka, Wichita, Ks, and 
Joni Lyn Brack, Pratt, Ks. Jessie had 6 grandchildren: Jason Eric Brack,
 Joshua Ryan Jacka, Bylle Michele Stasi, Melissa Marie Jacka, Hannah 
Leah Thimesch, and Kyndrah Rae Jacka and 6 great-grandchildren: Joseph 
Antone Brack, Baylee Brenee Brack, Max Edward Thimesch, Jones Alexander 
Jacka, Jamison Isaiah Jacka, and Sage McKenzie Dale. She also had 2 
step-grandchildren: Kristyl Jolene Tinney, Jared Frank Tinney, and 2 
step great-grandchlildren&nbsp; Ernest Keith Spitzer and Kellan Wade Spitzer.Jessie was preceded in death by three sons: Robert Theodore Brown, 
Tracy Paul Jacka, and Glenn Wayne Jacka.&nbsp; Also, Jessie’s parents, three 
brothers: Ralph Athey Jr, Robert Theodore Brown, Aubrey Castleman Brown,
 and four sisters: Pauline Horlick, Katherine Roehl, Bessie Helzer, and 
Norabell McClure.Funeral services will be held at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Beeler Cemetery in Beeler, Kansas.Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price 
&amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 S. Washington Street, Scott City, Kansas, 
67871.Interment will be in the Beeler Cemetery in Beeler, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Jessie Jacka Memorial
 Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

Jessie Marie Brown Jacka

David Dean Brack, 59, passed away April 23, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays.&nbsp; He was born October 21, 1961, to J. Dean "Butch" and 
Palmera "Paule" Lydia (Keil) Brack.

David, a life time resident of Great Bend, had a love and passion for
 racing cars and motorcycles.&nbsp; He was a mechanic and enjoyed hunting and
 spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include, a daughter, Steele Dawn Brack; two step sons, Tee 
Jay Janousek (Megan) of Hays, and Cayton Janousek (Megan) of Geneva 
Neb.; and sister, Dorinda Brack (Steve Wissman) of Albert.&nbsp; He was 
preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 27, 2021, at Great
 Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday April 
26, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all 
at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the David Brack 
Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Center, Hays.&nbsp; He was born October 21, 1961, to J. Dean "Butch" and 
Palmera "Paule" Lydia (Keil) Brack.David, a life time resident of Great Bend, had a love and passion for
 racing cars and motorcycles.&nbsp; He was a mechanic and enjoyed hunting and
 spending time with family and friends.Survivors include, a daughter, Steele Dawn Brack; two step sons, Tee 
Jay Janousek (Megan) of Hays, and Cayton Janousek (Megan) of Geneva 
Neb.; and sister, Dorinda Brack (Steve Wissman) of Albert.&nbsp; He was 
preceded in death by his parents.Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday April 27, 2021, at Great
 Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday April 
26, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all 
at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the David Brack 
Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

David Dean Brack

May 20, 1948
 -
 April 23, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Alice-Jean-Killian?obId=20884707#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 April 23, 2021An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Alice-Jean-Killian?obId=20884707#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Alice Jean Killian

Edna Isabella (Deines) Mai, 99, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Russell.

Edna was born on November 21, 1921, on the family farm.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to Ferdinand and Amalia “Mollie” (Mai) Deines.&nbsp; She grew up on the farm south of Russell near the Smokey River.&nbsp; She attended country schools, achieved her GED and had college credits in Accounting.

Edna was united in marriage to Edward Mai on Feb. 16, 1941, in Russell.&nbsp; During WWII, Edna lived with his and her parents until Edward returned home and then in 1946, they moved to the farm.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children: Gerald, Robert, Linda and Marilyn.&nbsp; Edward preceded her in death on February 6, 1984.&nbsp;

Edna was a devoted farmer’s wife and homemaker. Her cooking skills were unequaled. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude made her the lady so many loved and respected. Her life was guided by her unwavering faith and positive attitude.&nbsp; She was active in St. John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church Women, Altar Guild and the Quilters group.&nbsp; She made hundreds of quilts throughout her life, making her last one at the age of 97.&nbsp; She was past President of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the F.C.E., the Garden Club of Russell, and the Russell County Saddle Club. &nbsp;

Edna’s surviving family includes her son, Gerald Mai (Mary) of Russell, Kansas; daughters, Linda Dunekack (Larry) of Pittsburg, Kansas and Marilyn Haffner (Doug) of Shattuck, Oklahoma; sister, Rosetta King of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; son Robert Mai; brother Palmer Deines; sisters, Delma Dumler and Estella Boxberger; and infant grandson, Timothy Gerald Mai.

Celebration of Edna’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been established with St. John Lutheran Church or Homestead Assisted Living.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Edna Isabella (Deines) Mai, 99, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Russell.Edna was born on November 21, 1921, on the family farm.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to Ferdinand and Amalia “Mollie” (Mai) Deines.&nbsp; She grew up on the farm south of Russell near the Smokey River.&nbsp; She attended country schools, achieved her GED and had college credits in Accounting.Edna was united in marriage to Edward Mai on Feb. 16, 1941, in Russell.&nbsp; During WWII, Edna lived with his and her parents until Edward returned home and then in 1946, they moved to the farm.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children: Gerald, Robert, Linda and Marilyn.&nbsp; Edward preceded her in death on February 6, 1984.&nbsp;Edna was a devoted farmer’s wife and homemaker. Her cooking skills were unequaled. Her strong work ethic and positive attitude made her the lady so many loved and respected. Her life was guided by her unwavering faith and positive attitude.&nbsp; She was active in St. John Lutheran Church, Lutheran Church Women, Altar Guild and the Quilters group.&nbsp; She made hundreds of quilts throughout her life, making her last one at the age of 97.&nbsp; She was past President of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the F.C.E., the Garden Club of Russell, and the Russell County Saddle Club. &nbsp;Edna’s surviving family includes her son, Gerald Mai (Mary) of Russell, Kansas; daughters, Linda Dunekack (Larry) of Pittsburg, Kansas and Marilyn Haffner (Doug) of Shattuck, Oklahoma; sister, Rosetta King of Tulsa, Oklahoma; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.Edna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Edward; son Robert Mai; brother Palmer Deines; sisters, Delma Dumler and Estella Boxberger; and infant grandson, Timothy Gerald Mai.Celebration of Edna’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, April 26, 2021 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with St. John Lutheran Church or Homestead Assisted Living.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Edna Isabella (Deines) Mai

February 3, 2021
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 March 4, 2021

Jacklyn Ray Edgell was born February 3, 2021 in Quinter to Jacob Anthony Edgell and Amanda Brooke Kessler.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jacklyn-Ray-Edgell?obId=20884655#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 March 4, 2021 Jacklyn Ray Edgell was born February 3, 2021 in Quinter to Jacob Anthony Edgell and Amanda Brooke Kessler.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Jacklyn-Ray-Edgell?obId=20884655#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Jacklyn Ray Edgell

Tyrrell "Terry" J. Favre, 77, of Greenwood, Arkansas, died at his home, April 21, 2021. Terry was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in March and bravely chose to forgo treatment so he could enjoy his remaining days at home with his family and friends. 

Terry was born February 1, 1944, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Edward and Eunice (Neilson) Favre. He attended Bay High School until joining the US Air Force at the age of 17. While in the Air Force, he received his GED and served as a loadmaster on C124’s based out of Clark Field, Philippines. 

Terry had a passion for hunting, fishing, carpentry and drag racing. His most recent passion was operating Favre Gun Sales in Hill City, Kansas. He retired in February 2020 and relocated to Arkansas. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Edward (EJ) Favre. 

He is survived by his wife Lee (Leona Voss) of 49 years; two sons, Terry Moran and wife Darlene of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Jason of Palm Springs, California; two daughters, Stephanie Favre of Omaha, Nebraska, and Donna Stange of Underwood, Iowa; a sister Linda Favre and a brother Gerald Favre and wife Dominica of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; a sister-in-law Judy Favre (wife of brother Edward), numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Tyrrell--Terry-Favre?obId=20876429#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Tyrrell "Terry" J. Favre, 77, of Greenwood, Arkansas, died at his home, April 21, 2021. Terry was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer in March and bravely chose to forgo treatment so he could enjoy his remaining days at home with his family and friends. Terry was born February 1, 1944, in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, to Edward and Eunice (Neilson) Favre. He attended Bay High School until joining the US Air Force at the age of 17. While in the Air Force, he received his GED and served as a loadmaster on C124’s based out of Clark Field, Philippines. Terry had a passion for hunting, fishing, carpentry and drag racing. His most recent passion was operating Favre Gun Sales in Hill City, Kansas. He retired in February 2020 and relocated to Arkansas. Terry was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Edward (EJ) Favre. He is survived by his wife Lee (Leona Voss) of 49 years; two sons, Terry Moran and wife Darlene of Greenwood, Arkansas, and Jason of Palm Springs, California; two daughters, Stephanie Favre of Omaha, Nebraska, and Donna Stange of Underwood, Iowa; a sister Linda Favre and a brother Gerald Favre and wife Dominica of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi; a sister-in-law Judy Favre (wife of brother Edward), numerous nieces and nephews, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Tyrrell--Terry-Favre?obId=20876429#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Tyrrell 'Terry' J. Favre

Donna R. Elder was born April 27, 1934, to Thomas and Ruby (Smith) 
Mills in Kensington, KS.&nbsp; She attended all grades of school in 
Kensington and graduated in 1952.&nbsp; In July 1953, she married Gilbert 
Elder in Englewood, CO.&nbsp; To this union 2 daughters were born, RaeJean 
(1956) and Gaylene (1959).&nbsp; In 1958, they made their home in 
Scottsbluff, NE.&nbsp; Gilbert and Donna later divorced.&nbsp; 

In 1968, Donna 
began her career as a nurse’s aide at St. Mary’s Hospital.&nbsp; In 1972, she 
graduated with the first LPN Class at NWC.&nbsp; She continued working for 32
 years at St. Mary’s and later RWMC.&nbsp; She retired in 1999 and began 
respite care and was a foster Grandma at Roosevelt Elementary.&nbsp; She 
taught Sunday School and helped with the Awana program at Gering Zion 
Church for many years.&nbsp;

Survivors include daughters RaeJean Zollitsch of Conway, SC, Gaylene 
(Bob) French of Minatare, NE; grandchildren Robert (Kelli) French of 
Lyman, NE, Becca (Max) Bradford of Bayard, NE; 5 great-grandchildren; 
sister Fran (Sam) Kirby of Loveland, CO; brother, Alan (Gina) Mills of 
Goodland, KS; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Mills of Alma, NE.&nbsp;

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister; Brothers Gary and Dale; infant granddaughter, a niece and a nephew.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donna-Elder">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Donna R. Elder was born April 27, 1934, to Thomas and Ruby (Smith) 
Mills in Kensington, KS.&nbsp; She attended all grades of school in 
Kensington and graduated in 1952.&nbsp; In July 1953, she married Gilbert 
Elder in Englewood, CO.&nbsp; To this union 2 daughters were born, RaeJean 
(1956) and Gaylene (1959).&nbsp; In 1958, they made their home in 
Scottsbluff, NE.&nbsp; Gilbert and Donna later divorced.&nbsp; In 1968, Donna 
began her career as a nurse’s aide at St. Mary’s Hospital.&nbsp; In 1972, she 
graduated with the first LPN Class at NWC.&nbsp; She continued working for 32
 years at St. Mary’s and later RWMC.&nbsp; She retired in 1999 and began 
respite care and was a foster Grandma at Roosevelt Elementary.&nbsp; She 
taught Sunday School and helped with the Awana program at Gering Zion 
Church for many years.&nbsp;Survivors include daughters RaeJean Zollitsch of Conway, SC, Gaylene 
(Bob) French of Minatare, NE; grandchildren Robert (Kelli) French of 
Lyman, NE, Becca (Max) Bradford of Bayard, NE; 5 great-grandchildren; 
sister Fran (Sam) Kirby of Loveland, CO; brother, Alan (Gina) Mills of 
Goodland, KS; and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Mills of Alma, NE.&nbsp;Donna was preceded in death by her parents; infant sister; Brothers Gary and Dale; infant granddaughter, a niece and a nephew.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Donna-Elder">HERE</a> for service details.

Donna R. Elder

Arthur "Dale" Mills will be coming home May 1, 2021 to be laid to rest along with his sister, Donna R Elder (Mills) at 1:00 pm.

Dale passed away Nov. 11, 2004 in Tulsa OK. His ashes have been in the care of his daughter Jamie Mills in Cheyenne, WY.

The son of Thomas and Ruby Mills (Smith) Dale was born March 19, 1948
 in Smith Center, KS. Dale graduated high school in Goodland, KS.

Dale was an avid fisherman. He was an elder of his church and was 
working towards becoming a Pentecostal minister. Dale worked as a 
security guard for ORU, before retiring due to his health.

Dale is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Mills; 
nephew, Robert Kirby; niece, Jenny Mills, and great niece and nephew.

He is survived by daughters, Jody Schiavone (John) of Oregon, Carrie 
Mills (Scott) of Oregon, Jamie Mills of Wyoming and Bobbi Mills of 
Wyoming; brother, Alan Mills (Gina) of Goodland and Frances Kirby 
(Mills) (Sam) of Colorado. Dale’s greatest joys were his grandchildren; 
Brittany Mills, Robert Fife III, Cody Fife (Alexis with baby due in 
October) Saisha Mills-Welchman (Justin with baby due in November) and 
Ariah Mills.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/ArthurDale-Mills">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Arthur "Dale" Mills will be coming home May 1, 2021 to be laid to rest along with his sister, Donna R Elder (Mills) at 1:00 pm.Dale passed away Nov. 11, 2004 in Tulsa OK. His ashes have been in the care of his daughter Jamie Mills in Cheyenne, WY.The son of Thomas and Ruby Mills (Smith) Dale was born March 19, 1948
 in Smith Center, KS. Dale graduated high school in Goodland, KS.Dale was an avid fisherman. He was an elder of his church and was 
working towards becoming a Pentecostal minister. Dale worked as a 
security guard for ORU, before retiring due to his health.Dale is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Gary Mills; 
nephew, Robert Kirby; niece, Jenny Mills, and great niece and nephew.He is survived by daughters, Jody Schiavone (John) of Oregon, Carrie 
Mills (Scott) of Oregon, Jamie Mills of Wyoming and Bobbi Mills of 
Wyoming; brother, Alan Mills (Gina) of Goodland and Frances Kirby 
(Mills) (Sam) of Colorado. Dale’s greatest joys were his grandchildren; 
Brittany Mills, Robert Fife III, Cody Fife (Alexis with baby due in 
October) Saisha Mills-Welchman (Justin with baby due in November) and 
Ariah Mills.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/ArthurDale-Mills">HERE</a> for service details.

Arthur 'Dale' Mills

Donald Craig Dietz, 63, died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at St 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on August 19, 1957, at 
Garden City the son of David &amp; Mary (Stewart) Dietz. He married 
Rhonda Renee Brau on September 3, 1983, at Garden City. They welcomed 
their daughter Trisha Anne on March 12, 1985. 
Don graduated from Satanta High School with the Class of 1975. He 
worked in the oil field industry starting with Heimrich and Payne 
Company in 1982. For the past eleven years he has been the Safety and 
Compliance Officer for Hydro Resources. 
He was a devoted husband and father. Don was an avid horseman and 
enjoyed competing with his family and friends. He also enjoyed coaching
 basketball and was known for his beloved team the “Lady Hawks”. He 
will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 
He is survived by his Wife- Rhonda Dietz, Daughter- Trisha Haskell of 
Hays, Brother- Stewart Dietz of Minneapolis and numerous cousins. He 
was preceded in death by his Parents. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home in
 Garden City. Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM at Wakeeney City 
Cemetery in Wakeeney. 
Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral 
Home. Memorials are suggested to St Catherine Hospice in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. The family wished to extend their sincere 
thanks to the medical care he received at Heartland Cancer Center, 
HaysMed and St Catherine Hospice.

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Catherine Hospital in Garden City. He was born on August 19, 1957, at 
Garden City the son of David &amp; Mary (Stewart) Dietz. He married 
Rhonda Renee Brau on September 3, 1983, at Garden City. They welcomed 
their daughter Trisha Anne on March 12, 1985. 
Don graduated from Satanta High School with the Class of 1975. He 
worked in the oil field industry starting with Heimrich and Payne 
Company in 1982. For the past eleven years he has been the Safety and 
Compliance Officer for Hydro Resources. 
He was a devoted husband and father. Don was an avid horseman and 
enjoyed competing with his family and friends. He also enjoyed coaching
 basketball and was known for his beloved team the “Lady Hawks”. He 
will be deeply missed by all who knew him. 
He is survived by his Wife- Rhonda Dietz, Daughter- Trisha Haskell of 
Hays, Brother- Stewart Dietz of Minneapolis and numerous cousins. He 
was preceded in death by his Parents. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at Garnand Funeral Home in
 Garden City. Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM at Wakeeney City 
Cemetery in Wakeeney. 
Friends may call from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral 
Home. Memorials are suggested to St Catherine Hospice in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com. The family wished to extend their sincere 
thanks to the medical care he received at Heartland Cancer Center, 
HaysMed and St Catherine Hospice.

Donald Craig Dietz

Willard G. Crabtree Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully at his home 
in Scott County, Kansas on April 18, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on April 9, 1957,&nbsp; in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Willard Gene and Mavis Jane Holland 
Crabtree.&nbsp; A resident of Scott County, Kansas, since 2018 moving from 
Texas, he was a Construction Crane Operator for NCCO.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On June 10, 2019, he married Leslie R. Cole in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Leslie R. Crabtree of Scott County, 
Kansas, Five Daughters - Danyell Burrell of Texas, LeAnn Crabtree of 
Michigan, Lynnette Crabtree of Michigan, Margarett Crabtree of 
Minnesota, Chelsea Adams of Kentucky, Three Sons - Willard Crabtree III 
of Kentucky, Micky Austin of Michigan, Henry Crabtree of Minnesota, 
Mother - Mavis Holland of Scott County, Kansas, One Sister - Alonna 
Mantzke &amp; Juan Carrera of Scott City, Kansas, Two Nephews - Steven 
&amp; Renee Howell of Kansas and Baylon Mantzke of Kansas, and Twelve 
Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Father, and One Brother.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Interment will be in Kentucky at a later date.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Heartland Cancer 
Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Willard G. Crabtree Jr., age 64, passed away peacefully at his home 
in Scott County, Kansas on April 18, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on April 9, 1957,&nbsp; in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Willard Gene and Mavis Jane Holland 
Crabtree.&nbsp; A resident of Scott County, Kansas, since 2018 moving from 
Texas, he was a Construction Crane Operator for NCCO.He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.On June 10, 2019, he married Leslie R. Cole in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Leslie R. Crabtree of Scott County, 
Kansas, Five Daughters - Danyell Burrell of Texas, LeAnn Crabtree of 
Michigan, Lynnette Crabtree of Michigan, Margarett Crabtree of 
Minnesota, Chelsea Adams of Kentucky, Three Sons - Willard Crabtree III 
of Kentucky, Micky Austin of Michigan, Henry Crabtree of Minnesota, 
Mother - Mavis Holland of Scott County, Kansas, One Sister - Alonna 
Mantzke &amp; Juan Carrera of Scott City, Kansas, Two Nephews - Steven 
&amp; Renee Howell of Kansas and Baylon Mantzke of Kansas, and Twelve 
Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Father, and One Brother.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Interment will be in Kentucky at a later date.There will be no visitation times.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Heartland Cancer 
Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871.

Willard G. Crabtree Jr.

Iva Gene Behrens, 94, passed away April 20, 2021, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita. She was born January 13, 1927, at Larned Kansas. The 
oldest child of her parents Walter Whaley &amp; Virginia Belle (Burns) 
Ratliff. She married Roy H.E. Behrens December 4, 1946 at Albert.&nbsp; Roy 
died December 26, 2000.

Iva, "GiGi" as her grandchildren knew her, was a longtime resident, 
farmwife and homemaker of rural Albert, moving to Great Bend following 
the passing of her husband.&nbsp; During World War II, her family resided in 
Wichita, where she graduated from Wichita East High School.&nbsp; Iva was a 
member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, ELCW, V.F.W. Post 3111 
Auxiliary, American Legion Argonne Post 180 Auxiliary, Central Kansas 
Thread Benders and Tangled Threads.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her 
family especially the greats, enjoyed cooking, sewing, and making quilt 
blocks. She liked playing pitch at the senior center, working crossword 
puzzles, playing solitaire and listening to talking books when she could
 no longer read.

Survivors include, two daughters, Jyl Nokes and husband Arlan of 
Great Bend and Cheryl Naugle of Springville, Utah; four grandchildren, 
Mark Naugle and wife Katie, Shawn Naugle and wife Katie, Austin Nokes 
and wife Kathy and Colby Nokes and wife Stacia; nine great 
grandchildren, Lea Nokes, Ella Nokes, Cole Nokes, Kennedy Nokes, Taylor 
Nokes, McKinley Nokes, Maggie Naugle, Henry Naugle and Victor Naugle; 
four step grandchildren, Phillip Naugle, Jr. and wife Lara, Ronald 
Naugle, Melissa Stofferson and husband Lonnie and Michelle Lewis; 
thirteen step great grandchildren; and seventeen step great great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, 
Roy Behrens; an infant son, Gregory Lee Behrens; a son in law, Phillip 
Naugle; a brother, Robert "Bob" Ratliff;&nbsp;and two sisters, Phyllis Woelk 
and Patricia Miller.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 
26, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. 
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 
Peace Lutheran Church in Albert, with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding. 
Interment will follow in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Peace Lutheran Church
 or Kansas Eye Bank, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Iva Gene Behrens, 94, passed away April 20, 2021, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita. She was born January 13, 1927, at Larned Kansas. The 
oldest child of her parents Walter Whaley &amp; Virginia Belle (Burns) 
Ratliff. She married Roy H.E. Behrens December 4, 1946 at Albert.&nbsp; Roy 
died December 26, 2000.Iva, "GiGi" as her grandchildren knew her, was a longtime resident, 
farmwife and homemaker of rural Albert, moving to Great Bend following 
the passing of her husband.&nbsp; During World War II, her family resided in 
Wichita, where she graduated from Wichita East High School.&nbsp; Iva was a 
member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, ELCW, V.F.W. Post 3111 
Auxiliary, American Legion Argonne Post 180 Auxiliary, Central Kansas 
Thread Benders and Tangled Threads.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her 
family especially the greats, enjoyed cooking, sewing, and making quilt 
blocks. She liked playing pitch at the senior center, working crossword 
puzzles, playing solitaire and listening to talking books when she could
 no longer read.Survivors include, two daughters, Jyl Nokes and husband Arlan of 
Great Bend and Cheryl Naugle of Springville, Utah; four grandchildren, 
Mark Naugle and wife Katie, Shawn Naugle and wife Katie, Austin Nokes 
and wife Kathy and Colby Nokes and wife Stacia; nine great 
grandchildren, Lea Nokes, Ella Nokes, Cole Nokes, Kennedy Nokes, Taylor 
Nokes, McKinley Nokes, Maggie Naugle, Henry Naugle and Victor Naugle; 
four step grandchildren, Phillip Naugle, Jr. and wife Lara, Ronald 
Naugle, Melissa Stofferson and husband Lonnie and Michelle Lewis; 
thirteen step great grandchildren; and seventeen step great great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, 
Roy Behrens; an infant son, Gregory Lee Behrens; a son in law, Phillip 
Naugle; a brother, Robert "Bob" Ratliff;&nbsp;and two sisters, Phyllis Woelk 
and Patricia Miller.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, April 
26, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Prayer service at 7:00 p.m. 
Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 
Peace Lutheran Church in Albert, with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding. 
Interment will follow in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, Albert. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Peace Lutheran Church
 or Kansas Eye Bank, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Iva Behrens

Jean Marie (Johannsen) Skrdlant was born August 4, 1950, at the Rice 
County District Hospital in Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Jean passed away at her home
 April 15, 2021.

Jean grew up on her parent’s farm south of Little River, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She attended a two-room country school through eighth grade.&nbsp; 
She then attended and graduated from Little River High School, 
Hutchinson Community College, and Emporia State University, with a 
degree in elementary education.

In 1972, Jean moved to Norton, Kansas where she was 
employed as a fifth grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary.&nbsp; She kept 
this position for twenty-five years, retiring in 1999.

In 1975, Jean met and married Roy Skrdlant of Norton, 
Kansas. To this union, a daughter, Amy Elizabeth, was born in 1977.&nbsp; 
After their marriage, Roy and Jean lived in Norton.&nbsp; They moved to their
 home south of town in 1980 after they completed their house that they 
designed and built themselves.

Jean was a member and past chapter president of Delta 
Kappa Gamma (an honor society in the teaching field), a member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary, Norton Community Fund, American Cancer 
Society, and served on several committees at Eisenhower such as 
Professional Development Council, School Improvement Team, Eisenhower 
Team, and National Geographic Geography Bee.

Jean’s hobbies included needlepoint, counted 
cross-stitch, and playing the piano before she suffered a stroke in 
January of 1998.&nbsp; Part of her rehabilitation from the stroke was to 
organize all of her friends and family’s birthdays and anniversaries, 
and send them cards.&nbsp; She still did that clear up to the end. She 
enjoyed her family, friends, reading, traveling, and working on the 
computer.

Jean is survived by her husband Roy of the home, daughter
 Amy and husband Brett Adams of Shawnee, Kansas, two sisters: Mary 
Traveny of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, and Shirley Johannsen of Topeka, 
Kansas, two sister in-laws: Pat Johannsen of Little River, Kansas, and 
Judy Johannsen of Concordia, Kansas, two grandchildren: Caiden Adams and
 Rylee Adams, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and 
many friends.

She was preceded in death by her father John Johannsen, 
her mother Helen (Burke) Johannsen, four brothers: Robert, Edward, 
Richard, John (Larry), and one sister: Mildred.

Memorial services conducted by the family will be held at
 11:00 am Friday April 30, 2021 at the Christian Church in Norton.&nbsp; 
Donation to memorials in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.&nbsp; 
Memorials in her name may be made to the Norton Public Library and 
Hospice.

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 </figure>Jean Marie (Johannsen) Skrdlant was born August 4, 1950, at the Rice 
County District Hospital in Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Jean passed away at her home
 April 15, 2021.Jean grew up on her parent’s farm south of Little River, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She attended a two-room country school through eighth grade.&nbsp; 
She then attended and graduated from Little River High School, 
Hutchinson Community College, and Emporia State University, with a 
degree in elementary education.In 1972, Jean moved to Norton, Kansas where she was 
employed as a fifth grade teacher at Eisenhower Elementary.&nbsp; She kept 
this position for twenty-five years, retiring in 1999.In 1975, Jean met and married Roy Skrdlant of Norton, 
Kansas. To this union, a daughter, Amy Elizabeth, was born in 1977.&nbsp; 
After their marriage, Roy and Jean lived in Norton.&nbsp; They moved to their
 home south of town in 1980 after they completed their house that they 
designed and built themselves.Jean was a member and past chapter president of Delta 
Kappa Gamma (an honor society in the teaching field), a member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary, Norton Community Fund, American Cancer 
Society, and served on several committees at Eisenhower such as 
Professional Development Council, School Improvement Team, Eisenhower 
Team, and National Geographic Geography Bee.Jean’s hobbies included needlepoint, counted 
cross-stitch, and playing the piano before she suffered a stroke in 
January of 1998.&nbsp; Part of her rehabilitation from the stroke was to 
organize all of her friends and family’s birthdays and anniversaries, 
and send them cards.&nbsp; She still did that clear up to the end. She 
enjoyed her family, friends, reading, traveling, and working on the 
computer.Jean is survived by her husband Roy of the home, daughter
 Amy and husband Brett Adams of Shawnee, Kansas, two sisters: Mary 
Traveny of Ridgway, Pennsylvania, and Shirley Johannsen of Topeka, 
Kansas, two sister in-laws: Pat Johannsen of Little River, Kansas, and 
Judy Johannsen of Concordia, Kansas, two grandchildren: Caiden Adams and
 Rylee Adams, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and 
many friends.She was preceded in death by her father John Johannsen, 
her mother Helen (Burke) Johannsen, four brothers: Robert, Edward, 
Richard, John (Larry), and one sister: Mildred.Memorial services conducted by the family will be held at
 11:00 am Friday April 30, 2021 at the Christian Church in Norton.&nbsp; 
Donation to memorials in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.&nbsp; 
Memorials in her name may be made to the Norton Public Library and 
Hospice.

Jean Marie Skrdlant

Elmer L. Lundstedt, age 85, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; He 
was born&nbsp;August 18, 1935, in Jamestown, Kansas to Leeman and Ethel 
(Bailey) Lundstedt.&nbsp; In August of 1959, he met and married his 
sweetheart, Deanne Sue Dillon, in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Elmer was a newspaper printer and 
worked for the News Chronicle in Scott City, Kansas, for over 40 years.&nbsp; 
He delivered newspapers for 20+ years&nbsp;in Ellis for the Hays Daily News.&nbsp;
 He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals fan, and was 
very active in supporting and attending his grandchildren's sporting 
events.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with his 
family.&nbsp; His most cherished time was spent&nbsp;serving and assisting the 
Kansas School for the Deaf and the Deaf Community Culture.

He is survived by his wife, Deanne; 
daughters: Rita (Randy) Phillippi of Lawrence, KS; Tracy (Melvin) 
Kinderdnecht of Ellis, KS; a sister: Ellen Nickel of Scott City, KS; ten
 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death 
by his parents, a brother:&nbsp;Clifford Lundstedt and a sister: Esther 
Miller.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will
 follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorials are suggested to the Deaf Community Culture and/or Christ Lutheran Church in care of the Funeral Chapel.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Elmer L. Lundstedt, age 85, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; He 
was born&nbsp;August 18, 1935, in Jamestown, Kansas to Leeman and Ethel 
(Bailey) Lundstedt.&nbsp; In August of 1959, he met and married his 
sweetheart, Deanne Sue Dillon, in Hutchinson, Kansas.Elmer was a newspaper printer and 
worked for the News Chronicle in Scott City, Kansas, for over 40 years.&nbsp; 
He delivered newspapers for 20+ years&nbsp;in Ellis for the Hays Daily News.&nbsp;
 He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals fan, and was 
very active in supporting and attending his grandchildren's sporting 
events.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, bowling, and spending time with his 
family.&nbsp; His most cherished time was spent&nbsp;serving and assisting the 
Kansas School for the Deaf and the Deaf Community Culture.He is survived by his wife, Deanne; 
daughters: Rita (Randy) Phillippi of Lawrence, KS; Tracy (Melvin) 
Kinderdnecht of Ellis, KS; a sister: Ellen Nickel of Scott City, KS; ten
 grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death 
by his parents, a brother:&nbsp;Clifford Lundstedt and a sister: Esther 
Miller.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will
 follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.Memorials are suggested to the Deaf Community Culture and/or Christ Lutheran Church in care of the Funeral Chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Elmer L. Lundstedt

John Gerald Hansen died on April 21, 2021, at his home south of Colby. He was 89. 
He was born on March 18, 1932, in Kearney, Nebraska. His parents had 
moved there from Thomas County to be nearer to family. He was the third 
of three children born to John Hansen and Sadie K. (Jensen) Hansen, 
after sisters Lillian Elaine and Verna Jean. All three Hansen children, 
oddly, were called by their middle names. 
The Hansen family moved back to Thomas County in 1948. Gerald finished 
his last two years of school at Colby Community High School, graduating 
in 1950. His lifelong love of basketball was born of his experience 
playing on the Colby varsity. He later enjoyed demonstrating his 
two-handed “Dolph Schayes shot” for his sons and their teammates. 
Throughout his life, he was known to cold-callers as John, to friends 
and relatives as Jerry, and to his oldest pals as Ole (“o-lee”), the 
inevitable nickname for a tall, fair Scandinavian fellow. 
Gerald attended Kansas State College from 1950 to 1953. Drafted into the
 army, he served in a mobile radar unit based at Karlsruhe, Germany. He 
played on the base volleyball and softball teams and traveled the 
continent on leaves. He also established contact with his mother’s 
cousins in Denmark, with whom she had corresponded but had never met. 
Gerald completed his college education at Fort Hays State College as a 
mathematics major, graduating in 1957. He returned to Thomas County to 
farm with his father. Soon after, he met a new teacher at the high 
school, Joyce Larson. Both were pleased that the Colby superintendent, 
R. L. Dennen, approved the match. They married in Joyce’s hometown of 
Concordia, Kansas, on June 23, 1957. They moved on to the family 
farmstead south of Mingo, homesteaded by Gerald’s paternal grandfather 
Fred in the 1880s but unoccupied since the thirties. Before fixing up 
the house, they had to remove the wheat that had been piled in the 
living room. The couple had three sons, John Mark, David, and Ron. 
Gerald was a man who expressed himself through his actions rather than 
his words. He would not have said it, but he was proud of having 
provided for his family, having stewarded, improved, and increased the 
farm through a third generation, having championed Joyce’s career in 
teaching, having supported his sons as they found their own paths in 
life, having enjoyed the progress of his grandchildren – all girls! – 
and having maintained a farmstead that was spic-and-span and planted his
 wheat, corn, milo, and beans in rows that were straight as an arrow. 
He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the VFW and participated actively
 in their goings-on. He worshiped at the Colby Methodist Church. His 
friendships expanded to include new additions to the Colby community and
 several Coloradans who first came out to hunt his draws and stubble 
fields. Later in life, he and Joyce enjoyed travels with friends to 
Alaska, Mexico, and Europe. He also took the family to Denmark in 1975 
to renew ties with his cousins. 
Gerald Hansen is survived by Joyce, his wife of 63 years; sons Mark 
(Dana) of Chicago, David (Michele) of Wichita, and Ron (Traci) of 
Hutchinson; six granddaughters, two in law school, two in medical 
school, and two in college or soon to be; and nieces, nephews, and 
cousins. His father John passed away in 1972, his mother Sadie in 1994, 
and his sisters Elaine Metter and Jean Ross in 2015 and 1982, 
respectively. 
Services will be private. Memorials are suggested to the Thomas County 
Community Foundation or the Colby United Methodist Church and may be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

John Gerald Hansen died on April 21, 2021, at his home south of Colby. He was 89. 
He was born on March 18, 1932, in Kearney, Nebraska. His parents had 
moved there from Thomas County to be nearer to family. He was the third 
of three children born to John Hansen and Sadie K. (Jensen) Hansen, 
after sisters Lillian Elaine and Verna Jean. All three Hansen children, 
oddly, were called by their middle names. 
The Hansen family moved back to Thomas County in 1948. Gerald finished 
his last two years of school at Colby Community High School, graduating 
in 1950. His lifelong love of basketball was born of his experience 
playing on the Colby varsity. He later enjoyed demonstrating his 
two-handed “Dolph Schayes shot” for his sons and their teammates. 
Throughout his life, he was known to cold-callers as John, to friends 
and relatives as Jerry, and to his oldest pals as Ole (“o-lee”), the 
inevitable nickname for a tall, fair Scandinavian fellow. 
Gerald attended Kansas State College from 1950 to 1953. Drafted into the
 army, he served in a mobile radar unit based at Karlsruhe, Germany. He 
played on the base volleyball and softball teams and traveled the 
continent on leaves. He also established contact with his mother’s 
cousins in Denmark, with whom she had corresponded but had never met. 
Gerald completed his college education at Fort Hays State College as a 
mathematics major, graduating in 1957. He returned to Thomas County to 
farm with his father. Soon after, he met a new teacher at the high 
school, Joyce Larson. Both were pleased that the Colby superintendent, 
R. L. Dennen, approved the match. They married in Joyce’s hometown of 
Concordia, Kansas, on June 23, 1957. They moved on to the family 
farmstead south of Mingo, homesteaded by Gerald’s paternal grandfather 
Fred in the 1880s but unoccupied since the thirties. Before fixing up 
the house, they had to remove the wheat that had been piled in the 
living room. The couple had three sons, John Mark, David, and Ron. 
Gerald was a man who expressed himself through his actions rather than 
his words. He would not have said it, but he was proud of having 
provided for his family, having stewarded, improved, and increased the 
farm through a third generation, having championed Joyce’s career in 
teaching, having supported his sons as they found their own paths in 
life, having enjoyed the progress of his grandchildren – all girls! – 
and having maintained a farmstead that was spic-and-span and planted his
 wheat, corn, milo, and beans in rows that were straight as an arrow. 
He was a member of the Odd Fellows and the VFW and participated actively
 in their goings-on. He worshiped at the Colby Methodist Church. His 
friendships expanded to include new additions to the Colby community and
 several Coloradans who first came out to hunt his draws and stubble 
fields. Later in life, he and Joyce enjoyed travels with friends to 
Alaska, Mexico, and Europe. He also took the family to Denmark in 1975 
to renew ties with his cousins. 
Gerald Hansen is survived by Joyce, his wife of 63 years; sons Mark 
(Dana) of Chicago, David (Michele) of Wichita, and Ron (Traci) of 
Hutchinson; six granddaughters, two in law school, two in medical 
school, and two in college or soon to be; and nieces, nephews, and 
cousins. His father John passed away in 1972, his mother Sadie in 1994, 
and his sisters Elaine Metter and Jean Ross in 2015 and 1982, 
respectively. 
Services will be private. Memorials are suggested to the Thomas County 
Community Foundation or the Colby United Methodist Church and may be 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

John Gerald Hansen

Gregory L. Phillippi, 66, of Oakley, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Logan County Senior Living. 
 He was born June 17, 1954, in Wichita KS, to Louis and Naomi (McLaughlin) Phillippi. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly. 
He is survived by his children, Matt (Jessica) Phillippi, of Kanarado, 
KS; Adam (Laura) Phillippi, Utah; Billy (Accalia) Phillippi, Kearney, 
NE; Anita (Travis) Heinrich, Oakley, KS, and JJ Phillippi, Kearney, NE, 
and 13 grandchildren. 
There will be no visitation and a graveside service will be held at a 
later date. Memorials are suggested to the Logan County Senior Living, 
in care of 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;

Gregory L. Phillippi, 66, of Oakley, died Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Logan County Senior Living. 
 He was born June 17, 1954, in Wichita KS, to Louis and Naomi (McLaughlin) Phillippi. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Beverly. 
He is survived by his children, Matt (Jessica) Phillippi, of Kanarado, 
KS; Adam (Laura) Phillippi, Utah; Billy (Accalia) Phillippi, Kearney, 
NE; Anita (Travis) Heinrich, Oakley, KS, and JJ Phillippi, Kearney, NE, 
and 13 grandchildren. 
There will be no visitation and a graveside service will be held at a 
later date. Memorials are suggested to the Logan County Senior Living, 
in care of 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;

Gregory L. Phillippi

Rita L Unruh, 77, was born in Lyons, KS on November 8, 1941 to Charles 
Lou Tyrrell and Vivian May (Hayden) Tyrrell. She left her earthly life 
on April 19, 2021 after complications from a kidney transplant, from the
 generous act of love from an anonymous donor, to begin her heavenly 
life with God the Father, Jesus Christ the Lord, and the Holy Spirit. 
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Charles L. &amp; Ann Tyrrell. 
She is survived by her husband, and love of her life Robert R Unruh, to 
whom she was married 58 wonderful years; son Troy R. and his wife Brenda
 A. Unruh, their children Maggie (Margret), Emily, Elizabeth, and Drew 
(Andrew); daughter Gina L. Unruh (late husband Ron G. Unruh) and their 
children Lance &amp; Jackie Unruh, Brock Unruh, Jeremy &amp; Heather 
Unruh, Samantha &amp; Gabe Rijfkogel, and Timothy Unruh; and son Trenton
 S. Unruh and his children, Christopher Richmond, Caleb Unruh, Allie 
(Alexis) &amp; Cody Long, Shay (Shayli) Unruh, Robert Ross Unruh, and 
Carley Unruh; 16 great grandchildren, and her dog Paz, grand dog Katy 
and great grand dog Eloise. 
She is also survived by sister Vivian (Ginger) Miller (late Frank 
Miller); brother Jack &amp; Maxine Tyrrell; Loretta &amp; Jim Hull; 
Barbara Unruh (late Phil Unruh); Carol Berry; Glenda &amp; Kenny Vogel; 
Adele &amp; Kenny Koehn; Denton Unruh (late Joyce Unruh); Martha &amp; 
Dennis Bell; Susan &amp; Orville Williams; Louise (late Bruce Unruh); 
Roger &amp; Donna Unruh; and Danny &amp; Brenda Unruh. She had 41 
nephews and nieces, many friends, and loving spiritual family members. 
In her early years she lived in Chase, KS where her father owned a 
business CL Tyrrell International Dealership and Tyrrell Trucking. She 
met Robert on the campus of Fort Hays State University and was married 
December 1, 1962. She and Robert moved to Garden City, KS in 1966. Rita 
worked at the Associates, Inc., was the secretary to Principal Duane 
Woodson at Garden City High School, and later became partner with Robert
 when he began a scratch State Farm Insurance Agency in 1972. 
Raised a Christian Scientist, Rita met the other love of her life in 
1987, Jesus Christ, through loving friends and was saved, baptized in 
water, and baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit at Word of Life 
Church, where she served on the worship team and Covenant Women. 
Recently, she attended Turning Point Church of the Nazarene. A loyal 
friend with a servant’s heart and contagious laugh, she loved her family
 and the spending time in the Word of God. She was a powerful woman of 
prayer. Although she was small in stature, she was a giant in her 
passion and heart for her family and people she loved. Rita was strong 
in the Lord and in His power and might; she knew how battle in the 
Spirit and win. We are confident, although she is absent from her body, 
she is present with our Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). 
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 
2021 at Turning Point Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Nathan Haeck 
officiating. Memorials may be given to the Missions Department of 
Turning Point Church of the Nazarene 2720 N Campus Dr Garden City, KS 
67846 or the Unruh Family Fund at the Western Kansas Community 
Foundation 402 N Main Garden City, KS 67846 which benefits area 
vacation bible school programs and the ABC Pregnancy Center all in care 
of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Rita L Unruh, 77, was born in Lyons, KS on November 8, 1941 to Charles 
Lou Tyrrell and Vivian May (Hayden) Tyrrell. She left her earthly life 
on April 19, 2021 after complications from a kidney transplant, from the
 generous act of love from an anonymous donor, to begin her heavenly 
life with God the Father, Jesus Christ the Lord, and the Holy Spirit. 
Rita was preceded in death by her parents, and brother Charles L. &amp; Ann Tyrrell. 
She is survived by her husband, and love of her life Robert R Unruh, to 
whom she was married 58 wonderful years; son Troy R. and his wife Brenda
 A. Unruh, their children Maggie (Margret), Emily, Elizabeth, and Drew 
(Andrew); daughter Gina L. Unruh (late husband Ron G. Unruh) and their 
children Lance &amp; Jackie Unruh, Brock Unruh, Jeremy &amp; Heather 
Unruh, Samantha &amp; Gabe Rijfkogel, and Timothy Unruh; and son Trenton
 S. Unruh and his children, Christopher Richmond, Caleb Unruh, Allie 
(Alexis) &amp; Cody Long, Shay (Shayli) Unruh, Robert Ross Unruh, and 
Carley Unruh; 16 great grandchildren, and her dog Paz, grand dog Katy 
and great grand dog Eloise. 
She is also survived by sister Vivian (Ginger) Miller (late Frank 
Miller); brother Jack &amp; Maxine Tyrrell; Loretta &amp; Jim Hull; 
Barbara Unruh (late Phil Unruh); Carol Berry; Glenda &amp; Kenny Vogel; 
Adele &amp; Kenny Koehn; Denton Unruh (late Joyce Unruh); Martha &amp; 
Dennis Bell; Susan &amp; Orville Williams; Louise (late Bruce Unruh); 
Roger &amp; Donna Unruh; and Danny &amp; Brenda Unruh. She had 41 
nephews and nieces, many friends, and loving spiritual family members. 
In her early years she lived in Chase, KS where her father owned a 
business CL Tyrrell International Dealership and Tyrrell Trucking. She 
met Robert on the campus of Fort Hays State University and was married 
December 1, 1962. She and Robert moved to Garden City, KS in 1966. Rita 
worked at the Associates, Inc., was the secretary to Principal Duane 
Woodson at Garden City High School, and later became partner with Robert
 when he began a scratch State Farm Insurance Agency in 1972. 
Raised a Christian Scientist, Rita met the other love of her life in 
1987, Jesus Christ, through loving friends and was saved, baptized in 
water, and baptized and filled with the Holy Spirit at Word of Life 
Church, where she served on the worship team and Covenant Women. 
Recently, she attended Turning Point Church of the Nazarene. A loyal 
friend with a servant’s heart and contagious laugh, she loved her family
 and the spending time in the Word of God. She was a powerful woman of 
prayer. Although she was small in stature, she was a giant in her 
passion and heart for her family and people she loved. Rita was strong 
in the Lord and in His power and might; she knew how battle in the 
Spirit and win. We are confident, although she is absent from her body, 
she is present with our Lord (2 Corinthians 5:8). 
A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24, 
2021 at Turning Point Church of the Nazarene with Pastor Nathan Haeck 
officiating. Memorials may be given to the Missions Department of 
Turning Point Church of the Nazarene 2720 N Campus Dr Garden City, KS 
67846 or the Unruh Family Fund at the Western Kansas Community 
Foundation 402 N Main Garden City, KS 67846 which benefits area 
vacation bible school programs and the ABC Pregnancy Center all in care 
of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Rita L Unruh

Bernita Ann Walters, 87, Catharine, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born March 11, 1934, in Victoria, the daughter of Edmund and Eva (Weigel) Schuetz.&nbsp; On July 13, 1955, she was united in marriage to Alfred J. “Fritz” Walters in Catharine, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 2, 2011.&nbsp; She was a cook at Catharine Elementary School for over 30 years.&nbsp; Her memberships included St. Catherine Catholic Church, Hays Daughters of Isabella Circle #254, VFW Post #9076 Auxiliary, and the St. Catherine Christian Mothers Altar Society.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading, watching KU basketball, completing wordsearches, and using her iPad.&nbsp; She made homemade noodles, enjoyed cooking, yearly Christmas baking with her grandchildren, and teaching them how to bake traditional German desserts.

Survivors include two sons: Mike Walters and wife Barb of Colby and John Walters of Hays, three daughters: Donna Almond of Amarillo, TX, Judy Wedermyer and husband Mel of Lawrence, and Rebecca Pfannenstiel of Hays, three half-sisters: Lois Ludwick and husband Craig of Stilwell, Glenda Schuetz of Hays, and Ruth Hoffman husband Dave of Hays, seven grandchildren: Stacey, Julie, Todd, Dustin, Jace, Elizabeth, and Nichole, seven step grandchildren: Brandon , Travis, Kelsi, Nikki, Stephanie, Eric, and Amanda, 12 great grandchildren: Katlyn, Ashlyn, Aidan, Braden, Briley, Dallas, Preston, Macie, Mila, Marlow, Elliott, and Finley, and ten step greatgrandchildren:&nbsp; Ava, Kinley, Kadence, Chevelle, Braxton, Madison, Hailey, JaJuan, Beckett, and Kamdyn.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Edmund and Eva, her stepmother: Germaine Schuetz, her husband: Fritz, a brother: James Schuetz and wife Bernita, a son-in-law: Jerry Almond, and a step great grandson: Brooks Reynolds.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Catherine Catholic Church, with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 5:30 pm, Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:00 pm, and a vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, St. Catherine Catholic Church, or to the Harold Dorzweiler Cancer Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bernita may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Bernita Ann Walters, 87, Catharine, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at HaysMed.She was born March 11, 1934, in Victoria, the daughter of Edmund and Eva (Weigel) Schuetz.&nbsp; On July 13, 1955, she was united in marriage to Alfred J. “Fritz” Walters in Catharine, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 2, 2011.&nbsp; She was a cook at Catharine Elementary School for over 30 years.&nbsp; Her memberships included St. Catherine Catholic Church, Hays Daughters of Isabella Circle #254, VFW Post #9076 Auxiliary, and the St. Catherine Christian Mothers Altar Society.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading, watching KU basketball, completing wordsearches, and using her iPad.&nbsp; She made homemade noodles, enjoyed cooking, yearly Christmas baking with her grandchildren, and teaching them how to bake traditional German desserts.Survivors include two sons: Mike Walters and wife Barb of Colby and John Walters of Hays, three daughters: Donna Almond of Amarillo, TX, Judy Wedermyer and husband Mel of Lawrence, and Rebecca Pfannenstiel of Hays, three half-sisters: Lois Ludwick and husband Craig of Stilwell, Glenda Schuetz of Hays, and Ruth Hoffman husband Dave of Hays, seven grandchildren: Stacey, Julie, Todd, Dustin, Jace, Elizabeth, and Nichole, seven step grandchildren: Brandon , Travis, Kelsi, Nikki, Stephanie, Eric, and Amanda, 12 great grandchildren: Katlyn, Ashlyn, Aidan, Braden, Briley, Dallas, Preston, Macie, Mila, Marlow, Elliott, and Finley, and ten step greatgrandchildren:&nbsp; Ava, Kinley, Kadence, Chevelle, Braxton, Madison, Hailey, JaJuan, Beckett, and Kamdyn.She was preceded in death by her parents: Edmund and Eva, her stepmother: Germaine Schuetz, her husband: Fritz, a brother: James Schuetz and wife Bernita, a son-in-law: Jerry Almond, and a step great grandson: Brooks Reynolds.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Catherine Catholic Church, with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 5:30 pm, Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:00 pm, and a vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, St. Catherine Catholic Church, or to the Harold Dorzweiler Cancer Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bernita may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Bernita Ann Walters

Roland D. Kesler passed away October 21, 2020, at Gove County Medical 
Center, Quinter, KS.&nbsp; He was born February 4, 1927, on the family farm 
southwest of Quinter to Walter Benjamin and Ruth Marie (Miller) Kesler.

Roland attended grade school at the Fairview School.&nbsp; He graduated 
from Quinter High School with the Class of 1944.&nbsp; Roland enrolled in 
McPherson College that fall.&nbsp; At the end of the semester, he enlisted in
 the U.S. Navy for the duration of the war.

He married Valetta Mae Folkers on February 24, 1952.&nbsp; To this union 
were born four sons, Daryl of WaKeeney, Rex (MyHanh) of Houston, TX, 
Gary (Laura) of Ottawa, KS, and Lynn (Bonnie) of St. Cloud, FL.&nbsp; They 
all survive him.

Other survivors include his grandchildren, Jeff (Tara) Kesler, 
McKenzie (Thiago) Baby, Grady (Jessica) Kesler, Brice (Whitney) Kesler, 
Lucas Kesler, Catherine Kesler, Quinten Kesler, Jordan Long, and Chris 
(Cuc) Long.&nbsp; Great grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, Emma Kesler, Aubrey 
Kesler, Connor Kesler, Garrett Kesler, Kobe Long, and Isabella Baby.&nbsp; 
Sisters, Doris Metzler, Bridgewater, VA and Carol Hess, Ft. Wayne, IN.&nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Sylvan Kesler and 
sisters Lera Kesler and Vivian Norton.

Roland became Postmaster of the Quinter Post Office in 1959 and served to 1987.

Roland and Valetta then began the years of “Snowbirds” in Tucson, AZ 
for 3 years, then McAllen, TX for 25 years.&nbsp; During the years from 1990 
to 2009, the fall months were spent volunteering at SERRV in New 
Windsor, MD.&nbsp; Roland found it difficult to describe the pleasure of 
volunteering.&nbsp; He enjoyed many evenings playing winter volleyball and 
playing softball in the summertime.&nbsp; They enjoyed playing cards and many
 games in McAllen, TX, and in their later years.

Click <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/roland-kesler">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Roland D. Kesler passed away October 21, 2020, at Gove County Medical 
Center, Quinter, KS.&nbsp; He was born February 4, 1927, on the family farm 
southwest of Quinter to Walter Benjamin and Ruth Marie (Miller) Kesler.Roland attended grade school at the Fairview School.&nbsp; He graduated 
from Quinter High School with the Class of 1944.&nbsp; Roland enrolled in 
McPherson College that fall.&nbsp; At the end of the semester, he enlisted in
 the U.S. Navy for the duration of the war.He married Valetta Mae Folkers on February 24, 1952.&nbsp; To this union 
were born four sons, Daryl of WaKeeney, Rex (MyHanh) of Houston, TX, 
Gary (Laura) of Ottawa, KS, and Lynn (Bonnie) of St. Cloud, FL.&nbsp; They 
all survive him.Other survivors include his grandchildren, Jeff (Tara) Kesler, 
McKenzie (Thiago) Baby, Grady (Jessica) Kesler, Brice (Whitney) Kesler, 
Lucas Kesler, Catherine Kesler, Quinten Kesler, Jordan Long, and Chris 
(Cuc) Long.&nbsp; Great grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, Emma Kesler, Aubrey 
Kesler, Connor Kesler, Garrett Kesler, Kobe Long, and Isabella Baby.&nbsp; 
Sisters, Doris Metzler, Bridgewater, VA and Carol Hess, Ft. Wayne, IN.&nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Sylvan Kesler and 
sisters Lera Kesler and Vivian Norton.Roland became Postmaster of the Quinter Post Office in 1959 and served to 1987.Roland and Valetta then began the years of “Snowbirds” in Tucson, AZ 
for 3 years, then McAllen, TX for 25 years.&nbsp; During the years from 1990 
to 2009, the fall months were spent volunteering at SERRV in New 
Windsor, MD.&nbsp; Roland found it difficult to describe the pleasure of 
volunteering.&nbsp; He enjoyed many evenings playing winter volleyball and 
playing softball in the summertime.&nbsp; They enjoyed playing cards and many
 games in McAllen, TX, and in their later years.Click <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/roland-kesler">HERE</a> for service details.

Roland D. Kesler

Jo Ann (Kitts) Unrein, 66, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Jo Ann was born November 17, 1954, in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of three children born to Billie O. and Doris (Johnson) Kitts.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm near Mankato, Kansas and graduated from Mankato High School.&nbsp; She then attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a degree in Elementary Education.

Jo Ann was united in marriage to Arlyn Unrein on October 9, 1976, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with twins, Andrew and Angela.&nbsp; They made their home in Hays for a couple of years before moving to Russell. &nbsp;

Jo Ann was a Trainer for Department of Children and Families for over 34 years before her retirement last year.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, sewing, doing crafts, and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren.

Jo Ann’s surviving family include her husband of 44 years, Arlyn of the home; daughter, Angela Bowers (Jason) of Lenexa, Kansas; son, Andrew Unrein (Jen) of Grain Valley, Missouri; brother, Mel Kitts (Synda) of Goddard, Kansas; sister-in-law, Beth Kitts of Crown Point, Indiana; and eight grandchildren.

Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert Kitts.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 23, 2021, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established as an Education Fund for the Grandchildren.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Jo Ann (Kitts) Unrein, 66, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.Jo Ann was born November 17, 1954, in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of three children born to Billie O. and Doris (Johnson) Kitts.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm near Mankato, Kansas and graduated from Mankato High School.&nbsp; She then attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a degree in Elementary Education.Jo Ann was united in marriage to Arlyn Unrein on October 9, 1976, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with twins, Andrew and Angela.&nbsp; They made their home in Hays for a couple of years before moving to Russell. &nbsp;Jo Ann was a Trainer for Department of Children and Families for over 34 years before her retirement last year.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, sewing, doing crafts, and most importantly, spending time with her grandchildren.Jo Ann’s surviving family include her husband of 44 years, Arlyn of the home; daughter, Angela Bowers (Jason) of Lenexa, Kansas; son, Andrew Unrein (Jen) of Grain Valley, Missouri; brother, Mel Kitts (Synda) of Goddard, Kansas; sister-in-law, Beth Kitts of Crown Point, Indiana; and eight grandchildren.Jo Ann was preceded in death by her parents and brother Robert Kitts.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, April 23, 2021, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as an Education Fund for the Grandchildren.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Jo Ann (Kitts) Unrein

Fred Laverne “Sleepy” Helzer, 85, died Monday April 19, 2021, at Lane 
County Hospital in Dighton, Kansas. He was born July 23, 1935, in Lane 
County, the son of George Frederick and Beulah Elsie (Wheeler) Helzer. 
Sleepy was a lifelong resident of Dighton, attending and graduating from
 the local schools and working for various farmers in his adolescence 
becoming a jack-of-all-trades. He then drove the tire truck for Farmer’s
 Oil for many years before becoming a road grader operator for the 
county, from which he retired. He loved to fish, took great pride in 
making his own jelly to share with friends, and was all around a pretty 
good cook. Sleepy was a well known staple in the community, often 
offering his supervising skills to the locals working at various tasks. 
Sleepy is survived by 4 Siblings- Bernita Maris of Garden City, Kansas; 
Lois Fiessenger of Newton, Kansas; Lyle Helzer of Goodland, Kansas; and 
Bev Hall of Bazine Kansas along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other
 extended family members. He was preceded in death by his Parents and 
Siblings- Wiley Helzer, Delores Williams, and Harlan Helzer. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday April 25, 2021, at the
 First Christian Church in Dighton, Kansas. Visitation will take place 
from Noon to 8:00 pm Friday April 23, 2021 at Boomhower Funeral Home in 
Dighton, Kansas.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sleepy 
Helzer Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may 
be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Fred Laverne “Sleepy” Helzer, 85, died Monday April 19, 2021, at Lane 
County Hospital in Dighton, Kansas. He was born July 23, 1935, in Lane 
County, the son of George Frederick and Beulah Elsie (Wheeler) Helzer. 
Sleepy was a lifelong resident of Dighton, attending and graduating from
 the local schools and working for various farmers in his adolescence 
becoming a jack-of-all-trades. He then drove the tire truck for Farmer’s
 Oil for many years before becoming a road grader operator for the 
county, from which he retired. He loved to fish, took great pride in 
making his own jelly to share with friends, and was all around a pretty 
good cook. Sleepy was a well known staple in the community, often 
offering his supervising skills to the locals working at various tasks. 
Sleepy is survived by 4 Siblings- Bernita Maris of Garden City, Kansas; 
Lois Fiessenger of Newton, Kansas; Lyle Helzer of Goodland, Kansas; and 
Bev Hall of Bazine Kansas along with numerous nieces, nephews, and other
 extended family members. He was preceded in death by his Parents and 
Siblings- Wiley Helzer, Delores Williams, and Harlan Helzer. 
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday April 25, 2021, at the
 First Christian Church in Dighton, Kansas. Visitation will take place 
from Noon to 8:00 pm Friday April 23, 2021 at Boomhower Funeral Home in 
Dighton, Kansas. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Sleepy 
Helzer Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may 
be posted by visiting www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

Fred Laverne 'Sleepy' Helzer

David Neifert, 64, was born February 21, 1957, to Keith and Audrey 
(Porter) Neifert, at Beloit, KS. He departed this life, April 19, 2021, 
after a constant battle of health issues. He grew up on a farm south of 
Glen Elder, KS, along with two sisters and a brother. He was a member of
 Friends Church and had accepted Christ as his Saviour at a young age. 
He left home to farm on his own and lived on his granddad’s land near 
Ionia, KS. During this time, he met the love of his life, Kim and they 
were married October 10, 1981. They made their home by Ionia and then 
later Glen Elder. To this union was born, a son, Dane and a daughter, 
Alecia. Later on he worked at the elevator in Glen Elder and then in 
Jewel, KS. In 1995, he moved his family to Stafford county, KS, where 
worked at the Radium Coop, running a spray rig and then eventually 
managing the fertilizer department there. In 2002, he had to retire due 
to his disability. In 2006, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Technical
 Accounting and did bookkeeping for D&amp;M Marketing.

Dave took pride in his work and being able to provide for his family.
 He loved coyote hunting with his beloved greyhounds and later with just
 a rifle. His hobbies included playing poker, collecting guns, knives, 
Budweiser holiday mugs, and spending time with his pets. He also enjoyed
 spending time with his family and his most favorite thing of all was 
being a Papa to his four grandchildren.

His sense of humor and ornery streak gave him the ability to deal 
with all of the obstacles life threw at him, including two below the 
knee amputations and a below the elbow amputation and numerous health 
issues. He was a courageous fighter and never gave up. He was our hero. 
He was a very loyal person and he loved his family with his whole heart.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Janila 
Smith and Wanda Dunn. He leaves to mourn his wife, Kim Neifert of the 
home; a son, Dane Neifert of Salina, KS; a daughter, Alecia Keenan and 
son in law, Jared of Hoisington, KS; four grandchildren, Aubrey, Ayla, 
Jace and Jatyn; a brother, Dennis Neifert and his wife Carrie of 
Liberal, KS; his in laws, Ed and Frances Doak of Alva, OK; two brothers 
in law, David Dunn of Haysville, KS, and Perry Doak and life partner 
Diana Chavez of Fallbrook, CA; 4 nieces and their families; and many 
other friends and family members.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
 Friday, April 23, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry 
Schumacher presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated
 to the David Neifert Medical Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>David Neifert, 64, was born February 21, 1957, to Keith and Audrey 
(Porter) Neifert, at Beloit, KS. He departed this life, April 19, 2021, 
after a constant battle of health issues. He grew up on a farm south of 
Glen Elder, KS, along with two sisters and a brother. He was a member of
 Friends Church and had accepted Christ as his Saviour at a young age. 
He left home to farm on his own and lived on his granddad’s land near 
Ionia, KS. During this time, he met the love of his life, Kim and they 
were married October 10, 1981. They made their home by Ionia and then 
later Glen Elder. To this union was born, a son, Dane and a daughter, 
Alecia. Later on he worked at the elevator in Glen Elder and then in 
Jewel, KS. In 1995, he moved his family to Stafford county, KS, where 
worked at the Radium Coop, running a spray rig and then eventually 
managing the fertilizer department there. In 2002, he had to retire due 
to his disability. In 2006, he earned an Associate’s Degree in Technical
 Accounting and did bookkeeping for D&amp;M Marketing.Dave took pride in his work and being able to provide for his family.
 He loved coyote hunting with his beloved greyhounds and later with just
 a rifle. His hobbies included playing poker, collecting guns, knives, 
Budweiser holiday mugs, and spending time with his pets. He also enjoyed
 spending time with his family and his most favorite thing of all was 
being a Papa to his four grandchildren.His sense of humor and ornery streak gave him the ability to deal 
with all of the obstacles life threw at him, including two below the 
knee amputations and a below the elbow amputation and numerous health 
issues. He was a courageous fighter and never gave up. He was our hero. 
He was a very loyal person and he loved his family with his whole heart.He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Janila 
Smith and Wanda Dunn. He leaves to mourn his wife, Kim Neifert of the 
home; a son, Dane Neifert of Salina, KS; a daughter, Alecia Keenan and 
son in law, Jared of Hoisington, KS; four grandchildren, Aubrey, Ayla, 
Jace and Jatyn; a brother, Dennis Neifert and his wife Carrie of 
Liberal, KS; his in laws, Ed and Frances Doak of Alva, OK; two brothers 
in law, David Dunn of Haysville, KS, and Perry Doak and life partner 
Diana Chavez of Fallbrook, CA; 4 nieces and their families; and many 
other friends and family members.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m.,
 Friday, April 23, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry 
Schumacher presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated
 to the David Neifert Medical Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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