Michael “Mike” Francis Murphy, 91, passed away March 17, 2021,&nbsp; on St. Patrick’s Day.&nbsp; The world, along with the Murphy family, lost a 
charming old devil with an ornery angel on each shoulder.&nbsp; A lifelong 
resident of the Great Bend area, he was one of the most magnificent and 
endangered species known to the modern world, a Central Kansas farmer&nbsp;– 
Renaissance man in overalls, poet farmer in cowboy boots, part-time 
auctioneer, full-time weatherman, benevolent landlord and handyman, 
world class polka dancer, and extemporaneous country and western 
singer.&nbsp;

Michael Francis Murphy arrived, kicking and dancing into the 
world, on October 7, 1929.&nbsp; Born just two weeks before the Great 
Depression, he was the second of eight children born to J.W. &amp; Alma 
(Riney) Murphy.&nbsp; After graduating from Great Bend High School in 1947, 
he attended Kansas State University and remained a proud Wildcat until 
his final breath.&nbsp; In his final year of college, he was a member of the 
university’s 1950 Livestock Judging team, which was the first to win a 
National Championship at K-State.&nbsp; Even at age ninety, he had no problem
 identifying a horse’s ass and offering an expert assessment on the 
subject.&nbsp; He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Education in the 
Spring of 1951. &nbsp;

The morning of his college graduation, on the front steps of 
St. Rose of Lima church in Great Bend, he met a girl named Rose 
Koester.&nbsp; Two years later, in a white sport coat with a carnation on the
 lapel, he married that same girl at that same church.&nbsp; The date was 
July 27, 1953.&nbsp; About nine months later, the first (and by far the 
chubbiest) of their five children arrived. About fifteen years later, 
the last (and most unexpected) of their five children arrived. &nbsp;

There was a magic to his personality.&nbsp; The kind that could 
make the words “you big dummy” feel like the ultimate term of 
endearment.&nbsp; The kind that could convince an entire generation of 
grandchildren (and half a generation of great-grandchildren) to sit 
through old reruns of the Lawrence Welk show — and enjoy it.&nbsp; He had 
iron in his handshake and splinters in his fingers.&nbsp; He kept candy in 
one pocket and a pouch of chewing tobacco in the other. There was a 
twinkle in his eye reserved for ornery children, old dogs, and stories 
that made his wife blush.&nbsp; He never met a park bench or a stranger he 
didn’t like.&nbsp; If you gave him a few minutes and a couple answers, he 
would pinpoint someone from Great Bend that you both knew – unless his 
wife Rose beat him to it.&nbsp; When he slapped his knee after a joke – his 
or yours – you knew it was funny. &nbsp;

He could fix anything, other than a remote control 
manufactured after 1985.&nbsp; He knew that every tool works better if you 
occasionally curse at it.&nbsp; He was country when country wasn’t cool, 
Irish Catholic when it wasn’t yet welcome, and always damned proud of 
both.&nbsp; He got his hands dirty when someone needed his help and cleaned 
up nice when someone told him to wear a tuxedo.&nbsp; He made his share of 
mistakes.&nbsp; He avoided more than his share of excuses.&nbsp; He was an example
 of perseverance and redemption for anyone willing to pay attention.&nbsp; 
And he was both a joy and a blessing to all those who truly knew him. &nbsp;

Among other accomplishments, Mike was a longtime member of 
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, a 3rd Degree 
Knight of Columbus, a 4-H leader for nearly three decades, a former 
member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic School Board, a Director of the 
Golden Belt Community Concert Association, and a longtime employee of 
the Barton County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Rose Murphy of Great Bend (KS); 
daughter Sherrie Gross of Topeka (KS) and her three children Geoff Gross
 (Vanessa), Garrett Gross, and Becca Leal (Christian); son James Murphy 
(Loretta) of Great Bend (KS) and their two children Madison Murphy and 
Dalton Murphy; son Marty Murphy (Kathy) of Denver (CO) and their two 
children Paige Pakkebier and Caden Murphy; son Kevin Murphy of Great 
Bend (KS) and his three children Anna Harris (Dane), Andrew Murphy 
(Brooke), and Adam Murphy; daughter Laura Van Etten (John) of Denver 
(CO) and son Davis Van Etten; brother Joe Murphy (Roma Lee) of Great 
Bend (KS); sister Janice Sis (Ray) of Bryan (TX); sister Joyce Tooley 
(George) of Wamego (KS); and sister Rita Buchanon (Joe) of Council Grove
 (KS).&nbsp; He is also survived by ten great grandchildren (and counting), 
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a lifetime of 
friends. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and 
Alma; brother Richard (“Dick”) Murphy; sister, Barbara Bernard; niece 
and goddaughter Katherine (Buchanan) Gant.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 4:00pm, Monday, March
 22, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will receive visitors from
 5:00pm-7:00pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church for vigil service with 
Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 7:00pm.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in Great 
Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any 
donations be made to Holy Family Endowment or the Golden Belt Community 
Concert Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Michael “Mike” Francis Murphy, 91, passed away March 17, 2021,&nbsp; on St. Patrick’s Day.&nbsp; The world, along with the Murphy family, lost a 
charming old devil with an ornery angel on each shoulder.&nbsp; A lifelong 
resident of the Great Bend area, he was one of the most magnificent and 
endangered species known to the modern world, a Central Kansas farmer&nbsp;– 
Renaissance man in overalls, poet farmer in cowboy boots, part-time 
auctioneer, full-time weatherman, benevolent landlord and handyman, 
world class polka dancer, and extemporaneous country and western 
singer.&nbsp;Michael Francis Murphy arrived, kicking and dancing into the 
world, on October 7, 1929.&nbsp; Born just two weeks before the Great 
Depression, he was the second of eight children born to J.W. &amp; Alma 
(Riney) Murphy.&nbsp; After graduating from Great Bend High School in 1947, 
he attended Kansas State University and remained a proud Wildcat until 
his final breath.&nbsp; In his final year of college, he was a member of the 
university’s 1950 Livestock Judging team, which was the first to win a 
National Championship at K-State.&nbsp; Even at age ninety, he had no problem
 identifying a horse’s ass and offering an expert assessment on the 
subject.&nbsp; He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Education in the 
Spring of 1951. &nbsp;The morning of his college graduation, on the front steps of 
St. Rose of Lima church in Great Bend, he met a girl named Rose 
Koester.&nbsp; Two years later, in a white sport coat with a carnation on the
 lapel, he married that same girl at that same church.&nbsp; The date was 
July 27, 1953.&nbsp; About nine months later, the first (and by far the 
chubbiest) of their five children arrived. About fifteen years later, 
the last (and most unexpected) of their five children arrived. &nbsp;There was a magic to his personality.&nbsp; The kind that could 
make the words “you big dummy” feel like the ultimate term of 
endearment.&nbsp; The kind that could convince an entire generation of 
grandchildren (and half a generation of great-grandchildren) to sit 
through old reruns of the Lawrence Welk show — and enjoy it.&nbsp; He had 
iron in his handshake and splinters in his fingers.&nbsp; He kept candy in 
one pocket and a pouch of chewing tobacco in the other. There was a 
twinkle in his eye reserved for ornery children, old dogs, and stories 
that made his wife blush.&nbsp; He never met a park bench or a stranger he 
didn’t like.&nbsp; If you gave him a few minutes and a couple answers, he 
would pinpoint someone from Great Bend that you both knew – unless his 
wife Rose beat him to it.&nbsp; When he slapped his knee after a joke – his 
or yours – you knew it was funny. &nbsp;He could fix anything, other than a remote control 
manufactured after 1985.&nbsp; He knew that every tool works better if you 
occasionally curse at it.&nbsp; He was country when country wasn’t cool, 
Irish Catholic when it wasn’t yet welcome, and always damned proud of 
both.&nbsp; He got his hands dirty when someone needed his help and cleaned 
up nice when someone told him to wear a tuxedo.&nbsp; He made his share of 
mistakes.&nbsp; He avoided more than his share of excuses.&nbsp; He was an example
 of perseverance and redemption for anyone willing to pay attention.&nbsp; 
And he was both a joy and a blessing to all those who truly knew him. &nbsp;Among other accomplishments, Mike was a longtime member of 
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, a 3rd Degree 
Knight of Columbus, a 4-H leader for nearly three decades, a former 
member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic School Board, a Director of the 
Golden Belt Community Concert Association, and a longtime employee of 
the Barton County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Rose Murphy of Great Bend (KS); 
daughter Sherrie Gross of Topeka (KS) and her three children Geoff Gross
 (Vanessa), Garrett Gross, and Becca Leal (Christian); son James Murphy 
(Loretta) of Great Bend (KS) and their two children Madison Murphy and 
Dalton Murphy; son Marty Murphy (Kathy) of Denver (CO) and their two 
children Paige Pakkebier and Caden Murphy; son Kevin Murphy of Great 
Bend (KS) and his three children Anna Harris (Dane), Andrew Murphy 
(Brooke), and Adam Murphy; daughter Laura Van Etten (John) of Denver 
(CO) and son Davis Van Etten; brother Joe Murphy (Roma Lee) of Great 
Bend (KS); sister Janice Sis (Ray) of Bryan (TX); sister Joyce Tooley 
(George) of Wamego (KS); and sister Rita Buchanon (Joe) of Council Grove
 (KS).&nbsp; He is also survived by ten great grandchildren (and counting), 
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a lifetime of 
friends. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and 
Alma; brother Richard (“Dick”) Murphy; sister, Barbara Bernard; niece 
and goddaughter Katherine (Buchanan) Gant.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 4:00pm, Monday, March
 22, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will receive visitors from
 5:00pm-7:00pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church for vigil service with 
Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 7:00pm.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in Great 
Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any 
donations be made to Holy Family Endowment or the Golden Belt Community 
Concert Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Michael 'Mike' Francis Murphy

Darline Brown, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton.

She was born October 4, 1928, in Phillips County, KS the daughter of William and Bernice (Mutum) Leydig.

Darline was united in marriage to Walter R. Brown on September 18, 1947, in Glade, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2006.

Survivors include her sons Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Manhattan, KS and Larry Brown and wife Verda of Prairie View, KS; daughters Marilyn Brooks of Hays, KS and Rhonda Jacques of Wamego, KS; a brother Burdette “Sam” Leydig and wife Belva of Prairie View, KS; sister Verlee Roark of Cassville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View, KS.

Mrs. Brown will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine City Library or Logan Manor Nursing Home.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

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 </figure>Darline Brown, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton.She was born October 4, 1928, in Phillips County, KS the daughter of William and Bernice (Mutum) Leydig.Darline was united in marriage to Walter R. Brown on September 18, 1947, in Glade, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2006.Survivors include her sons Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Manhattan, KS and Larry Brown and wife Verda of Prairie View, KS; daughters Marilyn Brooks of Hays, KS and Rhonda Jacques of Wamego, KS; a brother Burdette “Sam” Leydig and wife Belva of Prairie View, KS; sister Verlee Roark of Cassville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View, KS.Mrs. Brown will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine City Library or Logan Manor Nursing Home.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

Darline Brown

Ruth Romesburg of Garden City, KS&nbsp;passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the age of 97. Ruth lived the last two years in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;

Ruth was born May 13, 1923, at the 
family farm just West of Gove.&nbsp; She attended Gove school and graduated 
from Gove high school in 1941.

In her younger years, Ruth was an avid Bowler. She played tennis and horse shoes.&nbsp; Ruth loved to play board games and cards.

Ruth was also a cook for the school system, Wheatlands, and the county jail in Garden City.

Ruth was preceded in death by her 
husband Merrill, oldest son Kenny, and youngest son Bobby Lee.&nbsp; She is 
survived by her 2 sons, Rick &amp; wife Bev of Bartlesville, OK&nbsp;and 
Jerry &amp; wife Florene of Kingman, KS;&nbsp;daughter in law Ima of Guymon, 
OK;&nbsp;her brother Frank &amp; wife Ferral of Gove. Seven grandchildren and
 several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, plus many 
nieces and nephews in the Gove area.

Ruth will be buried in the Gove Co. 
cemetery&nbsp;Gove, KS.&nbsp; Funeral will be at Gove Community Bible Church, May 
13, 2021, at 10:30 am.&nbsp; Lunch will be served after burial.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601

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

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 </figure>Ruth Romesburg of Garden City, KS&nbsp;passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the age of 97. Ruth lived the last two years in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;Ruth was born May 13, 1923, at the 
family farm just West of Gove.&nbsp; She attended Gove school and graduated 
from Gove high school in 1941.In her younger years, Ruth was an avid Bowler. She played tennis and horse shoes.&nbsp; Ruth loved to play board games and cards.Ruth was also a cook for the school system, Wheatlands, and the county jail in Garden City.Ruth was preceded in death by her 
husband Merrill, oldest son Kenny, and youngest son Bobby Lee.&nbsp; She is 
survived by her 2 sons, Rick &amp; wife Bev of Bartlesville, OK&nbsp;and 
Jerry &amp; wife Florene of Kingman, KS;&nbsp;daughter in law Ima of Guymon, 
OK;&nbsp;her brother Frank &amp; wife Ferral of Gove. Seven grandchildren and
 several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, plus many 
nieces and nephews in the Gove area.Ruth will be buried in the Gove Co. 
cemetery&nbsp;Gove, KS.&nbsp; Funeral will be at Gove Community Bible Church, May 
13, 2021, at 10:30 am.&nbsp; Lunch will be served after burial.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com&nbsp;

Ruth L. Romesburg

Linda B. Berry, age 69, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at her home in 
Overland Park, Kansas, after a courageous three-year battle with 
pancreatic cancer. 
Linda was born August 8, 1951, in Scott City, Kansas, to Cecil and 
Muriel Lawrence and grew up on a farm between Dighton and Scott City. 
She graduated from Dighton High School in 1969 and Northwest Kansas Area
 Vocational Technical School in Goodland, Kansas, where she studied 
cosmetology. 
After her first marriage, Linda married the love of her life, Darrol 
Berry, on April 4, 1980. While in Goodland, she worked as a hairdresser 
and pharmacy tech, and after relocating to Dodge City, she worked at the
 local radio station, the Dodge City Daily Globe newspaper, and Credit 
Union of Dodge City before her retirement. 
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2018, Linda and 
Darrol relocated to Overland Park to be closer to their daughters and 
pursue cancer treatment at the University of Kansas Cancer Center. Under
 the wonderful care of oncologist Dr. Raed Al-Rajabi and his team, Linda
 was able to extend her survival for three years. She was a star 
patient, handling major surgery, round after round of chemotherapy and 
radiation like a champ, always with a smile and a firm belief in the 
power of a positive attitude. 
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil &amp; Muriel (Gunther)
 Lawrence. She is survived by her husband of nearly 41 years, Darrol 
Berry; her three daughters: April (Jack) Hansen of Overland Park; Cindy 
(Darrell) Fecht; and Samantha (John) Torrez, all of Olathe; a sister, 
Peggy Rombough of Andover; grandchildren, Gage Fecht, Abby and Ally 
Hansen, Shanell, Sydney, Jaci and Jessica Torrez; and two 
great-grandchildren with one more on the way. 
Linda enjoyed her grandchildren immensely, as well as traveling, 
attending concerts, cooking &amp; making the world’s best peanut brittle
 for Darrol every Christmas. 
The family wants to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and 
support during this difficult time. Linda’s hard-fought battle is over 
and we are at peace knowing she is whole and healthy in Heaven where we 
will be reunited with her one day. 
Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the 
First Christian Church with Pastor Steve Payne officiating. Burial will 
follow at the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas. The family 
suggests memorial contributions to the University of Kansas Cancer 
Center’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association 
both in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Linda B. Berry, age 69, died Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at her home in 
Overland Park, Kansas, after a courageous three-year battle with 
pancreatic cancer. 
Linda was born August 8, 1951, in Scott City, Kansas, to Cecil and 
Muriel Lawrence and grew up on a farm between Dighton and Scott City. 
She graduated from Dighton High School in 1969 and Northwest Kansas Area
 Vocational Technical School in Goodland, Kansas, where she studied 
cosmetology. 
After her first marriage, Linda married the love of her life, Darrol 
Berry, on April 4, 1980. While in Goodland, she worked as a hairdresser 
and pharmacy tech, and after relocating to Dodge City, she worked at the
 local radio station, the Dodge City Daily Globe newspaper, and Credit 
Union of Dodge City before her retirement. 
After being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early 2018, Linda and 
Darrol relocated to Overland Park to be closer to their daughters and 
pursue cancer treatment at the University of Kansas Cancer Center. Under
 the wonderful care of oncologist Dr. Raed Al-Rajabi and his team, Linda
 was able to extend her survival for three years. She was a star 
patient, handling major surgery, round after round of chemotherapy and 
radiation like a champ, always with a smile and a firm belief in the 
power of a positive attitude. 
Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil &amp; Muriel (Gunther)
 Lawrence. She is survived by her husband of nearly 41 years, Darrol 
Berry; her three daughters: April (Jack) Hansen of Overland Park; Cindy 
(Darrell) Fecht; and Samantha (John) Torrez, all of Olathe; a sister, 
Peggy Rombough of Andover; grandchildren, Gage Fecht, Abby and Ally 
Hansen, Shanell, Sydney, Jaci and Jessica Torrez; and two 
great-grandchildren with one more on the way. 
Linda enjoyed her grandchildren immensely, as well as traveling, 
attending concerts, cooking &amp; making the world’s best peanut brittle
 for Darrol every Christmas. 
The family wants to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and 
support during this difficult time. Linda’s hard-fought battle is over 
and we are at peace knowing she is whole and healthy in Heaven where we 
will be reunited with her one day. 
Funeral Service will be held 10:30am Wednesday March 24, 2021 at the 
First Christian Church with Pastor Steve Payne officiating. Burial will 
follow at the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas. The family 
suggests memorial contributions to the University of Kansas Cancer 
Center’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association 
both in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.

Linda B. Berry

Alden “Hank” Ames Olson was born on July 15, 1930 to Ames and Bertha 
(Bourn) Olson, in Ludell, KS. He passed away on March 17, 2021 at the 
Good Sam center in Atwood, KS, at the age of 90. 
He attended the Ludell school until high school. Later he attended Rawlins County High School where he graduated in 1948. 
Hank married Macalene Barnhart, of St. Francis, on August 13, 1950. They
 made their home in Atwood, Kansas. Later they moved to McDonald, 
Kansas. They had five sons: David Alden, Randal Ames, Kent Douglas, 
Richard Lynn, and Gregory Alan. 
He attended and played sports at Bethany College and McCook Junior 
College. Then he earned his teaching license and began a long career as a
 teacher. 
His first teaching job was in Haigler, Nebraska for the 1951-52 school 
year. (Macalene stayed home in Atwood until Dave was born.) Hank then 
taught at the Bower country school north of Atwood, Kansas. In 1959, the
 family moved to McDonald, Kansas where Hank taught 8th grade for many 
years and finished his career with the Cheylin schools. Hank also 
coached basketball and track during the school year and baseball during 
the summer months. He was also a bus driver at times. 
He enjoyed being with his boys: whether on the golf course, sitting 
around the card table, or just sitting around chewing the fat. He and 
Macalene would travel around the country with some of their families and
 friends. 
Preceding him in death was his wife Macalene; his parents; his brothers,
 Fran Olson, Gene Olson and Don Olson and a great-grandson Lyndon Olson. 
He is survived by his 5 sons, Dave (Marty), Randy (Peggy), Kent (Karen),
 Rick, and Greg (Sandee); 14 grandchildren; several 
great-grand-children; sisters-in-law, Mae Olson, Wilma Petsch and Willa 
Scott and numerous nieces and nephews. 
A Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, 
Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the McDonald American Legion, 
McDonald Fire Department, or Good Sam of Atwood, 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;

Alden “Hank” Ames Olson was born on July 15, 1930 to Ames and Bertha 
(Bourn) Olson, in Ludell, KS. He passed away on March 17, 2021 at the 
Good Sam center in Atwood, KS, at the age of 90. 
He attended the Ludell school until high school. Later he attended Rawlins County High School where he graduated in 1948. 
Hank married Macalene Barnhart, of St. Francis, on August 13, 1950. They
 made their home in Atwood, Kansas. Later they moved to McDonald, 
Kansas. They had five sons: David Alden, Randal Ames, Kent Douglas, 
Richard Lynn, and Gregory Alan. 
He attended and played sports at Bethany College and McCook Junior 
College. Then he earned his teaching license and began a long career as a
 teacher. 
His first teaching job was in Haigler, Nebraska for the 1951-52 school 
year. (Macalene stayed home in Atwood until Dave was born.) Hank then 
taught at the Bower country school north of Atwood, Kansas. In 1959, the
 family moved to McDonald, Kansas where Hank taught 8th grade for many 
years and finished his career with the Cheylin schools. Hank also 
coached basketball and track during the school year and baseball during 
the summer months. He was also a bus driver at times. 
He enjoyed being with his boys: whether on the golf course, sitting 
around the card table, or just sitting around chewing the fat. He and 
Macalene would travel around the country with some of their families and
 friends. 
Preceding him in death was his wife Macalene; his parents; his brothers,
 Fran Olson, Gene Olson and Don Olson and a great-grandson Lyndon Olson. 
He is survived by his 5 sons, Dave (Marty), Randy (Peggy), Kent (Karen),
 Rick, and Greg (Sandee); 14 grandchildren; several 
great-grand-children; sisters-in-law, Mae Olson, Wilma Petsch and Willa 
Scott and numerous nieces and nephews. 
A Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, 
Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the McDonald American Legion, 
McDonald Fire Department, or Good Sam of Atwood, 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;

Alden 'Hank' Ames Olson

Louise Asbridge, 83, of Oakley, passed away March 17, 2021, at her home.
 She was born April 3, 1937, in Rural Ellis County, KS, to Leo and Rosa 
(DeChant) Schoenberger. Louise married Rex Asbridge on December 6, 1957.
 To this union was born seven children, Kathy (Terry) Dunn, Karen (Bill)
 William, Herbert Dwayne (deceased), Rex Junior (Mary), Charles, Loretta
 (DeWayne) Ogden and Juania Eisenhardt (partner Kelly), all of Oakley. 
Louise had 23 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 8 great-great 
grandchildren. She loved her family more than anything and enjoyed all 
the time she got to spend with her grandkids, who put a smile on her 
face every day. 
Her hobbies were playing Bingo every week and cards with her daughters and friends any time she could. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Herbert; 3 grandchildren and 12 siblings. 
Louise was a very gentle soul and only saw the good in people. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. 
A graveside service will take place at the Oakley City Cemetery on 
Monday, March 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the 
family to help with expenses and may be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Louise Asbridge, 83, of Oakley, passed away March 17, 2021, at her home.
 She was born April 3, 1937, in Rural Ellis County, KS, to Leo and Rosa 
(DeChant) Schoenberger. Louise married Rex Asbridge on December 6, 1957.
 To this union was born seven children, Kathy (Terry) Dunn, Karen (Bill)
 William, Herbert Dwayne (deceased), Rex Junior (Mary), Charles, Loretta
 (DeWayne) Ogden and Juania Eisenhardt (partner Kelly), all of Oakley. 
Louise had 23 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren and 8 great-great 
grandchildren. She loved her family more than anything and enjoyed all 
the time she got to spend with her grandkids, who put a smile on her 
face every day. 
Her hobbies were playing Bingo every week and cards with her daughters and friends any time she could. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Herbert; 3 grandchildren and 12 siblings. 
Louise was a very gentle soul and only saw the good in people. She will be missed dearly by her family and friends. 
A graveside service will take place at the Oakley City Cemetery on 
Monday, March 22, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the 
family to help with expenses and may be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Louise Asbridge

Ella Fontella Jennings Dooley (Toot) passed away Tuesday, March 16th,
 2021, at the age of 86. Ella was born on December 12th, 1934, in 
Greenwich, KS. to C.R. “Buck” and Pauline (Bridges) Jennings. Ella had 
an older brother, Darold Jennings, and is survived by younger sister 
Mazie Jennings White.

Ella was married and is survived by Joseph Aloysius Dooley Jr on 
January 22nd, 1955. They have three children, Patti Louise Dooley LeDuc 
and husband Jerry LeDuc, Joseph Aloysius Dooley III and wife Tammy 
Dooley, Peggy Lee Dooley Scheidegger and husband Ken Scheidegger.

They have seven grandchildren, Jason and Kevin Stegman, Joseph IV, 
Travis and Alayna Dooley, and Taylor and Brady Scheidegger, and five 
great grandchildren, Kemal and Serhan Stegman, Blake and Ethan Stegman, 
and Drew Elliott.

Ella attended beauty school in Salina, when she met her husband who 
was stationed at Schilling Air Force base. She retired from the office 
of Blue Beacon International Truck Wash. After retiring, they moved to 
Bella Vista, Arkansas and spent time playing golf with newfound friends.
 After returning to Salina in 2008, she became a lunch lady at Gracie 
Stewart where she met dear friend Barb Burt. After retiring, she was an 
active YMCA member. Ella loved spending time with family, shopping, and 
helping others and had a true passion for the underdog. Her personality,
 friendship and love will be missed by all who knew her.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 
Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Masks and social distancing will be expected.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals.

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 </figure>Ella Fontella Jennings Dooley (Toot) passed away Tuesday, March 16th,
 2021, at the age of 86. Ella was born on December 12th, 1934, in 
Greenwich, KS. to C.R. “Buck” and Pauline (Bridges) Jennings. Ella had 
an older brother, Darold Jennings, and is survived by younger sister 
Mazie Jennings White.Ella was married and is survived by Joseph Aloysius Dooley Jr on 
January 22nd, 1955. They have three children, Patti Louise Dooley LeDuc 
and husband Jerry LeDuc, Joseph Aloysius Dooley III and wife Tammy 
Dooley, Peggy Lee Dooley Scheidegger and husband Ken Scheidegger.They have seven grandchildren, Jason and Kevin Stegman, Joseph IV, 
Travis and Alayna Dooley, and Taylor and Brady Scheidegger, and five 
great grandchildren, Kemal and Serhan Stegman, Blake and Ethan Stegman, 
and Drew Elliott.Ella attended beauty school in Salina, when she met her husband who 
was stationed at Schilling Air Force base. She retired from the office 
of Blue Beacon International Truck Wash. After retiring, they moved to 
Bella Vista, Arkansas and spent time playing golf with newfound friends.
 After returning to Salina in 2008, she became a lunch lady at Gracie 
Stewart where she met dear friend Barb Burt. After retiring, she was an 
active YMCA member. Ella loved spending time with family, shopping, and 
helping others and had a true passion for the underdog. Her personality,
 friendship and love will be missed by all who knew her.Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at 
Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Masks and social distancing will be expected.Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospitals.

Ella Dooley

Donald B. Mense, Hoxie, KS, 82 passed away on Monday March 15, 2021, at 
KU Medical Center, Kansas City KS. He was born April 30, 1938, in 
Grinnell KS to Ben and Hilda (Ostmeyer) Mense, the oldest of 4 children.
 Don graduated from Grinnell High School in 1955 and went on to 
attend Benedictine College in Atchison KS. While home, Don met Florence
 Zerr at a dance, and it was love at first sight for Don. He enlisted 
in the US Army and spent two years serving his country while Flo 
attended nursing school. He returned home to the farm, and married Flo,
 the love of his life, on November 26, 1960. They were blessed with 60 
years of marriage. 
 The couple began their married life together in Denver, but quickly 
moved back to Grinnell, KS so that Don could follow his passion for 
farming. They later moved to Hoxie, KS where Don began his banking 
career at the Hoxie State Bank. Don served over 50 years at the bank, 30
 of those as the bank president. Although he enjoyed the many 
relationships he built with his bank customers and colleagues, he never 
lost his passion for farming and his love of the land. He continued to 
farm in his spare time and throughout his retirement years. 
 Don and Flo were blessed with three children. Flo was his world, 
and he would do anything for her. They celebrated their 60th wedding 
anniversary this past November. His love for his family and friends was
 evident in all he did.
 Don’s faith was his foundation and he passed his love of the Lord 
onto his children and grandchildren. He always took time to pray and 
attend mass. Don lived his life with prayer and spent many hours saying
 the rosary while working the fields. 
 Don loved to play golf. He spent as much time as he could with 
family and friends on the golf course. He always looked forward to his 
golf nights and playing any tournament he could. Don was always quick 
with a joke and always had a grin on his face. He loved watching his 
grandchildren participate in all of their activities. The couple also 
loved to travel and visited many different cities and countries.
 Don was an active member of the Hoxie community. He was a member of
 the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary 
Club, and Elks Club. He also served on many advisory boards throughout 
the years, and enjoyed giving back to his community. 
 Don is survived by his wife, Flo of Hoxie KS, his children, Michael 
(Cheri) Mense of Hoxie, KS, Maurica (Michael) Gilliland of Spring Hill,
 KS and Malia Mense of Overland Park, KS; brothers Tom (Karen) Mense, 
Grinnell KS, and Steve (Vickie) Mense, Asbury MO; grandchildren Allison 
(Matt) Ebert, Ben (Tori) Mense, Mackenzie (Heath) Best, Nick (Ashley) 
Gilliland, Layne Gilliland (Tanner Engweiler), Abriel Jarrett, and Ryder
 Jarrett; great-grandchildren Henry and Luke Ebert, and Felix Gilliland.
 
 Don is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Hilda Mense; sister, Micki Sweeney, and great grandson, Grady Best.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021, 
10:00 A.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2021 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home
 from 1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with family greeting friends 
from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Vigil Service and Rosary will follow the 
visitation at 7:00 P.M. at the church. Memorials are suggested to 
Sheridan County Community Foundation, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church, and The Vascular Health Foundation. Memorials may be sent in 
care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

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 </figure>Donald B. Mense, Hoxie, KS, 82 passed away on Monday March 15, 2021, at 
KU Medical Center, Kansas City KS. He was born April 30, 1938, in 
Grinnell KS to Ben and Hilda (Ostmeyer) Mense, the oldest of 4 children.
 Don graduated from Grinnell High School in 1955 and went on to 
attend Benedictine College in Atchison KS. While home, Don met Florence
 Zerr at a dance, and it was love at first sight for Don. He enlisted 
in the US Army and spent two years serving his country while Flo 
attended nursing school. He returned home to the farm, and married Flo,
 the love of his life, on November 26, 1960. They were blessed with 60 
years of marriage. 
 The couple began their married life together in Denver, but quickly 
moved back to Grinnell, KS so that Don could follow his passion for 
farming. They later moved to Hoxie, KS where Don began his banking 
career at the Hoxie State Bank. Don served over 50 years at the bank, 30
 of those as the bank president. Although he enjoyed the many 
relationships he built with his bank customers and colleagues, he never 
lost his passion for farming and his love of the land. He continued to 
farm in his spare time and throughout his retirement years. 
 Don and Flo were blessed with three children. Flo was his world, 
and he would do anything for her. They celebrated their 60th wedding 
anniversary this past November. His love for his family and friends was
 evident in all he did.
 Don’s faith was his foundation and he passed his love of the Lord 
onto his children and grandchildren. He always took time to pray and 
attend mass. Don lived his life with prayer and spent many hours saying
 the rosary while working the fields. 
 Don loved to play golf. He spent as much time as he could with 
family and friends on the golf course. He always looked forward to his 
golf nights and playing any tournament he could. Don was always quick 
with a joke and always had a grin on his face. He loved watching his 
grandchildren participate in all of their activities. The couple also 
loved to travel and visited many different cities and countries.
 Don was an active member of the Hoxie community. He was a member of
 the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Rotary 
Club, and Elks Club. He also served on many advisory boards throughout 
the years, and enjoyed giving back to his community. 
 Don is survived by his wife, Flo of Hoxie KS, his children, Michael 
(Cheri) Mense of Hoxie, KS, Maurica (Michael) Gilliland of Spring Hill,
 KS and Malia Mense of Overland Park, KS; brothers Tom (Karen) Mense, 
Grinnell KS, and Steve (Vickie) Mense, Asbury MO; grandchildren Allison 
(Matt) Ebert, Ben (Tori) Mense, Mackenzie (Heath) Best, Nick (Ashley) 
Gilliland, Layne Gilliland (Tanner Engweiler), Abriel Jarrett, and Ryder
 Jarrett; great-grandchildren Henry and Luke Ebert, and Felix Gilliland.
 
 Don is preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Hilda Mense; sister, Micki Sweeney, and great grandson, Grady Best.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021, 
10:00 A.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2021 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home
 from 1:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. and at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with family greeting friends 
from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Vigil Service and Rosary will follow the 
visitation at 7:00 P.M. at the church. Memorials are suggested to 
Sheridan County Community Foundation, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church, and The Vascular Health Foundation. Memorials may be sent in 
care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Donald B. Mense

Darline Brown, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Norton County Hospital in Norton.

She was born October 4, 1928 in Phillips County, KS the daughter of William and Bernice (Mutum) Leydig.

Darline was united in marriage to Walter R. Brown on September 18, 1947 in Glade, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2006.

Survivors include her sons Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Manhattan, KS
 and Larry Brown and wife Verda of Prairie View, KS; daughters Marilyn 
Brooks of Hays, KS and Rhonda Jacques of Wamego, KS; a brother Burdette 
“Sam” Leydig and wife Belva of Prairie View, KS; sister Verlee Roark of 
Cassville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in 
the Prairie View Reformed Church , Prairie View, KS with Pastor Lew Van 
Der Wege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed on the Olliff-Boeve
 Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View 
Cemetery, Prairie View, KS.

Mrs. Brown will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.
 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, 
KS.

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 </figure>Darline Brown, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at the Norton County Hospital in Norton.She was born October 4, 1928 in Phillips County, KS the daughter of William and Bernice (Mutum) Leydig.Darline was united in marriage to Walter R. Brown on September 18, 1947 in Glade, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2006.Survivors include her sons Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Manhattan, KS
 and Larry Brown and wife Verda of Prairie View, KS; daughters Marilyn 
Brooks of Hays, KS and Rhonda Jacques of Wamego, KS; a brother Burdette 
“Sam” Leydig and wife Belva of Prairie View, KS; sister Verlee Roark of 
Cassville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in 
the Prairie View Reformed Church , Prairie View, KS with Pastor Lew Van 
Der Wege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed on the Olliff-Boeve
 Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View 
Cemetery, Prairie View, KS.Mrs. Brown will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m.
 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, 
KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine City Library or Logan Manor Nursing Home.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

On
 Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, Gary Keith Overmiller, loving father, 
grandfather, father-in-law, brother, and uncle passed away at age 83. He
 passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Island, Nebraska.
 He was born December 9, 1937, on the family farm in Smith Center, 
Kansas to Guy and Inez (Barrett) Overmiller. He is the third of six 
children. He was raised on the family farm and went to a one-room school
 house in Thornburg from first grade through eighth grade then attended 
Smith Center High School where he graduated in 1956. Shortly after 
graduating from High School he joined the Navy. He got married to Louise
 Scott in 1961 and from that union he had one child, son Kerry 
Overmiller.
 Gary retired from the Navy after 20 years. A few years later he 
worked for the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and retired in 
Grand Island, Nebraska. His hobbies were skeet shooting and square 
dancing. He traveled to San Antonio, Texas to participate at the World 
Skeet Shoot for 15 years and won various medals. In conjunction with the
 skeet shooting, he spent time with his grandchildren in San Antonio, 
Texas. His love for square dancing caused him to travel throughout the 
state of Nebraska.
 He is known for his dry humor that he inherited from his uncles. He had a big heart and was kind with a compassionate sprit. 
 Gary was preceded in death by his father, Guy, mother, Inez and his 
nephew Matthew Overmiller. He is survived by his son Kerry, his 
daughter-in-law Diane, his grandchildren, Justin of San Antonio, TX, 
Andrew and wife Lauren of Windsor CO, Hannah of Grand Island, NE, his 
brother’s and sister’s Louis and wife Marilyn of Smith Center, Virginia 
Cates of Belleville, KS, Joyce Jones of Smith Center, Lois and husband 
Duane Unger of Colby, KS, Larry and wife Donna of Haysville, KS, and 
several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=20352015">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>On
 Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, Gary Keith Overmiller, loving father, 
grandfather, father-in-law, brother, and uncle passed away at age 83. He
 passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Island, Nebraska.
 He was born December 9, 1937, on the family farm in Smith Center, 
Kansas to Guy and Inez (Barrett) Overmiller. He is the third of six 
children. He was raised on the family farm and went to a one-room school
 house in Thornburg from first grade through eighth grade then attended 
Smith Center High School where he graduated in 1956. Shortly after 
graduating from High School he joined the Navy. He got married to Louise
 Scott in 1961 and from that union he had one child, son Kerry 
Overmiller.
 Gary retired from the Navy after 20 years. A few years later he 
worked for the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and retired in 
Grand Island, Nebraska. His hobbies were skeet shooting and square 
dancing. He traveled to San Antonio, Texas to participate at the World 
Skeet Shoot for 15 years and won various medals. In conjunction with the
 skeet shooting, he spent time with his grandchildren in San Antonio, 
Texas. His love for square dancing caused him to travel throughout the 
state of Nebraska.
 He is known for his dry humor that he inherited from his uncles. He had a big heart and was kind with a compassionate sprit. 
 Gary was preceded in death by his father, Guy, mother, Inez and his 
nephew Matthew Overmiller. He is survived by his son Kerry, his 
daughter-in-law Diane, his grandchildren, Justin of San Antonio, TX, 
Andrew and wife Lauren of Windsor CO, Hannah of Grand Island, NE, his 
brother’s and sister’s Louis and wife Marilyn of Smith Center, Virginia 
Cates of Belleville, KS, Joyce Jones of Smith Center, Lois and husband 
Duane Unger of Colby, KS, Larry and wife Donna of Haysville, KS, and 
several cousins, nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=20352015">HERE</a> for service details.

Gary Keith Overmiller

Shirley May Pfaff, 81, passed away March 17, 2021, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born September 5, 1939, in Jetmore, the daughter of Raleigh 
and Nola Gladys Burdue Scothorn.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a 
farm wife and homemaker.

She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Moose Club, Dodge City.

On June 16, 1956, she married Robert “Bob” G. Pfaff in Jetmore.&nbsp; He passed away August 3, 2006.

Survivors include: son, Blaine (Nikki) Pfaff, Plainville, KS; two 
daughters, Carol (Alan) Thomas, Hugoton, KS, Debbie (Marty) Wright, 
Council Grove, KS; two brothers, Dallas Scothorn, Burlington, KS, Leon 
(Raleigh) Scothorn, Pampa, TX; two sisters, Sharon Rudzik and Janice 
Scothorn, both of Jetmore; ten grandchildren and twenty-six great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Delane Pfaff; two 
brothers, Lloyd and Randy Scothorn; sister, Dolores Craghead; 
granddaughter, Lynn Dee and grandson, Christopher.

Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 at Fairmount
 Cemetery, Jetmore with Joe and Carolyn Tarman presiding.&nbsp; Service will 
be viewable via Facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, 
Jetmore in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley May Pfaff, 81, passed away March 17, 2021, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.She was born September 5, 1939, in Jetmore, the daughter of Raleigh 
and Nola Gladys Burdue Scothorn.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a 
farm wife and homemaker.She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Moose Club, Dodge City.On June 16, 1956, she married Robert “Bob” G. Pfaff in Jetmore.&nbsp; He passed away August 3, 2006.Survivors include: son, Blaine (Nikki) Pfaff, Plainville, KS; two 
daughters, Carol (Alan) Thomas, Hugoton, KS, Debbie (Marty) Wright, 
Council Grove, KS; two brothers, Dallas Scothorn, Burlington, KS, Leon 
(Raleigh) Scothorn, Pampa, TX; two sisters, Sharon Rudzik and Janice 
Scothorn, both of Jetmore; ten grandchildren and twenty-six great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Delane Pfaff; two 
brothers, Lloyd and Randy Scothorn; sister, Dolores Craghead; 
granddaughter, Lynn Dee and grandson, Christopher.Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 at Fairmount
 Cemetery, Jetmore with Joe and Carolyn Tarman presiding.&nbsp; Service will 
be viewable via Facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, 
Jetmore in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley May Pfaff

Lorene Faye Schartz, 89, passed away March 17, 2021 at her home, near Rozel.

She was born October 6, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of Lynn E. and
 Blanche Rose Rose.&nbsp; A Rozel area resident since 1949, she was a farm 
wife and a homemaker, loved quilting, gardening, and crafting.

She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, 
and Garden Club, all of Larned; Burdett Senior Center, FCE and the 
Golden Rule Quilting Club, both of Rozel. She was a 4-H leader and 
enjoyed going to her children and grandchildren’s events.

On December 18, 1949 she married Arden Edward Schartz in Ellinwood; he preceded her in death on May 29, 2000.

Survivors include: four sons, David Schartz, Rozel, Stephen (Kay) 
Schartz, Larned, Joseph (Julie) Schartz, Larned, Jerome Schartz, 
Surgoinsville, TN; four daughters, Barbara Straub, Larned, Teresa (Bob) 
Spears, Knoxville, IL, Juanita (Phil) Smith, Wichita, Christine (Lowell)
 Brenner, Coats; two brothers Dale (Judy) Rose, Sterling, Wayne Rose, 
Kansas City, MO; twenty-six grandchildren; twenty-seven great 
grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden Schartz; a 
son, Michael Schartz; two brothers, Lynn E. Rose Jr and Edgar Rose; and a
 sister, Veva Shirk.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Service 
will be viewable via Facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7 p.m. at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, 
Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lorene Faye Schartz, 89, passed away March 17, 2021 at her home, near Rozel.She was born October 6, 1931 in Sterling, the daughter of Lynn E. and
 Blanche Rose Rose.&nbsp; A Rozel area resident since 1949, she was a farm 
wife and a homemaker, loved quilting, gardening, and crafting.She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, 
and Garden Club, all of Larned; Burdett Senior Center, FCE and the 
Golden Rule Quilting Club, both of Rozel. She was a 4-H leader and 
enjoyed going to her children and grandchildren’s events.On December 18, 1949 she married Arden Edward Schartz in Ellinwood; he preceded her in death on May 29, 2000.Survivors include: four sons, David Schartz, Rozel, Stephen (Kay) 
Schartz, Larned, Joseph (Julie) Schartz, Larned, Jerome Schartz, 
Surgoinsville, TN; four daughters, Barbara Straub, Larned, Teresa (Bob) 
Spears, Knoxville, IL, Juanita (Phil) Smith, Wichita, Christine (Lowell)
 Brenner, Coats; two brothers Dale (Judy) Rose, Sterling, Wayne Rose, 
Kansas City, MO; twenty-six grandchildren; twenty-seven great 
grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arden Schartz; a 
son, Michael Schartz; two brothers, Lynn E. Rose Jr and Edgar Rose; and a
 sister, Veva Shirk.Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Service 
will be viewable via Facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7 p.m. at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, 
Larned.Memorials may be given to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Lorene Faye Schartz

Mercedes Ramon Saenz, 72, passed away March 17, 2021 at Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, Kansas.

He was born August 31, 1948 in San Luis, Mexico; the son of Francisco
 and Balderas Fausta Saenz.&nbsp; A resident of the area for 1 year, moving 
here from Mexico; he was a truck driver.

He was of the Catholic faith and he enjoyed hunting.

He married IPolita Ramirez in Mexico.&nbsp; She has passed away.

Survivors include; six sons, Luis (Perla) Saenz, Guadalupe 
(Viridiana) Saenz, Manuel Saenz, Mercedes Saenz, Rolando (Fuen Santa) 
Saenz, all of Texas, Juan Antonio (Maria) Saenz, Belpre; two daughters, 
Maria Esmeralda (Juan) Tapia, Belpre and Marisol Saenz, Texas; twenty 
four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; his wife, IPolita; a son, Juan Rene Saenz and five sisters.

Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary
 Chapel, Larned with Ramon Tapia presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 
a.m. 8:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Belpre 
cemetery, Belpre, Kansas

Mercedes Ramon Saenz, de 72 años, falleció el 17 de marzo de 2021 en el Hospital del Condado de Edwards, Kinsley, Kansas.

Nació el 31 de agosto de 1948 en San Luis, México; hijo de Francisco y
 Balderas Fausta Saenz. Residente de la zona desde hace 1 año, 
trasladado aquí desde México; era conductor de camión.

Se casó con IPolita Ramirez en México. Ella ha fallecido.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen; seis hijos, Luis (Perla) Sáenz, 
Guadalupe (Viridiana) Sáenz, Manuel Sáenz, Mercedes Sáenz, Rolando (Fuen
 Santa) Sáenz, todos de Texas, Juan Antonio (María) Sáenz, Belpre; dos 
hijas, Maria Esmeralda (Juan) Tapia, Belpre y Marisol Saenz, Texas; 
veinticuatro nietos y seis bisnietos.

Fue precedido en la muerte por; su esposa, IPolita; un hijo, Juan Rene Saenz y cinco hermanas.

El funeral será a la 1:00 p.m. Martes 23 de marzo de 2021 en Beckwith
 Mortuary Chapel, Larned, presidido por Ramon Tapia. El velorio será de 
9:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. Lunes en la morgue. El entierro será en el 
cementerio de Belpre, Belpre, Kansas.

Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en 
www.beckwithmortuay.com. Servicios proporcionados por Beckwith Mortuary,
 P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Mercedes Ramon Saenz, 72, passed away March 17, 2021 at Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, Kansas.He was born August 31, 1948 in San Luis, Mexico; the son of Francisco
 and Balderas Fausta Saenz.&nbsp; A resident of the area for 1 year, moving 
here from Mexico; he was a truck driver.He was of the Catholic faith and he enjoyed hunting.He married IPolita Ramirez in Mexico.&nbsp; She has passed away.Survivors include; six sons, Luis (Perla) Saenz, Guadalupe 
(Viridiana) Saenz, Manuel Saenz, Mercedes Saenz, Rolando (Fuen Santa) 
Saenz, all of Texas, Juan Antonio (Maria) Saenz, Belpre; two daughters, 
Maria Esmeralda (Juan) Tapia, Belpre and Marisol Saenz, Texas; twenty 
four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; his wife, IPolita; a son, Juan Rene Saenz and five sisters.Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary
 Chapel, Larned with Ramon Tapia presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 
a.m. 8:00 p.m. Monday at the mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Belpre 
cemetery, Belpre, KansasMercedes Ramon Saenz, de 72 años, falleció el 17 de marzo de 2021 en el Hospital del Condado de Edwards, Kinsley, Kansas.Nació el 31 de agosto de 1948 en San Luis, México; hijo de Francisco y
 Balderas Fausta Saenz. Residente de la zona desde hace 1 año, 
trasladado aquí desde México; era conductor de camión.Era de fe católica y le gustaba cazar.Se casó con IPolita Ramirez en México. Ella ha fallecido.Los sobrevivientes incluyen; seis hijos, Luis (Perla) Sáenz, 
Guadalupe (Viridiana) Sáenz, Manuel Sáenz, Mercedes Sáenz, Rolando (Fuen
 Santa) Sáenz, todos de Texas, Juan Antonio (María) Sáenz, Belpre; dos 
hijas, Maria Esmeralda (Juan) Tapia, Belpre y Marisol Saenz, Texas; 
veinticuatro nietos y seis bisnietos.Fue precedido en la muerte por; su esposa, IPolita; un hijo, Juan Rene Saenz y cinco hermanas.El funeral será a la 1:00 p.m. Martes 23 de marzo de 2021 en Beckwith
 Mortuary Chapel, Larned, presidido por Ramon Tapia. El velorio será de 
9:00 a.m. a 8:00 p.m. Lunes en la morgue. El entierro será en el 
cementerio de Belpre, Belpre, Kansas.Las condolencias personales se pueden dejar en 
www.beckwithmortuay.com. Servicios proporcionados por Beckwith Mortuary,
 P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Mercedes Ramon Saenz

Mary Madeline Houlihan, age 61, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Mary Madeline Houlihan, age 61, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Monday, March 15, 2021, at Hays Medical Center.Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Mary Madeline Houlihan

Neil O. Manchester, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home in Lebanon, KS. Neil
 was born November 24, 1951, in Beloit, KS, the son of Rufus and Bernice 
Evelyn (Barnett) Manchester.&nbsp; On June 8, 1977, Neil married Ronda 
Nonamaker in Kensington, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. Neil
 is survived by his wife Ronda Manchester of Lebanon; a daughter, Carie 
Dawn Bohling of Fort Morgan, CO; a son, Christopher Neil Manchester and 
eleven grandchildren. Funeral
 Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Laura Beth Fricker officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, 
March 19, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 20, 2021, 
9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take 
place in the Odessa Cemetery, Jewel County, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given 
to the Neil O. Manchester memorial fund and can be sent in care of the 
funeral chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Neil O. Manchester, 69, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home in Lebanon, KS. Neil
 was born November 24, 1951, in Beloit, KS, the son of Rufus and Bernice 
Evelyn (Barnett) Manchester.&nbsp; On June 8, 1977, Neil married Ronda 
Nonamaker in Kensington, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. Neil
 is survived by his wife Ronda Manchester of Lebanon; a daughter, Carie 
Dawn Bohling of Fort Morgan, CO; a son, Christopher Neil Manchester and 
eleven grandchildren. Funeral
 Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2021 at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Laura Beth Fricker officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, 
March 19, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, March 20, 2021, 
9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take 
place in the Odessa Cemetery, Jewel County, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to the Neil O. Manchester memorial fund and can be sent in care of the 
funeral chapel.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Neil Manchester

Tuesday, July 15th, 1930-Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/alden-olson/4563695/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Tuesday, July 15th, 1930-Wednesday, March 17th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/alden-olson/4563695/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Alden Ames 'Hank' Olson

Saturday, April 3rd, 1937-Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

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Saturday, April 3rd, 1937-Wednesday, March 17th, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/lousie-asbridge/4563700/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Lousie Asbridge

Gary Lee Werth, age 63, of rural Quinter, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. He was 
born May 29, 1957 to George and Rosemary (Rohr) Werth. Gary graduated 
from Quinter High School in 1975. In 1980 he was married to Cindy 
Schreiner, and to this union were born three sons and a daughter.

Gary enjoyed life as a rancher and farmer. His great loves in life 
included God, family, cattle, and football. He was friends with 
cattlemen all over the country, and could talk cattle all day. His 
children remember checking cattle or fields with him for hours, with his
 Rosary always in hand. Gary was a loving and devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather. He was a past member of the St. Michael’s Catholic 
Church board in Collyer, Kansas, a past board member of the American 
Salers Association, and a past member of the Gove County Fair Board.

Gary is survived by his wife Cindy of the family home; sons Garrett 
(Kristal) Werth of Quinter, Brady (Jennifer) Werth of Colwich, Kansas, 
and Reid (Jessica) Werth of Quinter; daughter Kylie (Alec) Hampton of 
Wichita, Kansas; 11 grandchildren: Kennedy, Sydney, Colt, Madelynn, 
Maria, Brinley, Jordan, Paul, Karter, and Evie Werth, and Gianna 
Hampton; brother Tim Werth of Fort Collins, Colorado; and sisters Sharon
 Roberts of Manhattan, Kansas, Lunette Werth of Fort Collins, and Debra 
(David) Bisnette of Manhattan.

Preceding Gary in death were his parents; and brothers-in-law Steve Roberts and Bernard Schreiner.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 
Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with a vigil service and Rosary to 
follow.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2021, at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas, with burial to follow 
at the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Masses or
 Gove County Medical Center. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral 
Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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 </figure>Gary Lee Werth, age 63, of rural Quinter, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. He was 
born May 29, 1957 to George and Rosemary (Rohr) Werth. Gary graduated 
from Quinter High School in 1975. In 1980 he was married to Cindy 
Schreiner, and to this union were born three sons and a daughter.Gary enjoyed life as a rancher and farmer. His great loves in life 
included God, family, cattle, and football. He was friends with 
cattlemen all over the country, and could talk cattle all day. His 
children remember checking cattle or fields with him for hours, with his
 Rosary always in hand. Gary was a loving and devoted husband, father, 
and grandfather. He was a past member of the St. Michael’s Catholic 
Church board in Collyer, Kansas, a past board member of the American 
Salers Association, and a past member of the Gove County Fair Board.Gary is survived by his wife Cindy of the family home; sons Garrett 
(Kristal) Werth of Quinter, Brady (Jennifer) Werth of Colwich, Kansas, 
and Reid (Jessica) Werth of Quinter; daughter Kylie (Alec) Hampton of 
Wichita, Kansas; 11 grandchildren: Kennedy, Sydney, Colt, Madelynn, 
Maria, Brinley, Jordan, Paul, Karter, and Evie Werth, and Gianna 
Hampton; brother Tim Werth of Fort Collins, Colorado; and sisters Sharon
 Roberts of Manhattan, Kansas, Lunette Werth of Fort Collins, and Debra 
(David) Bisnette of Manhattan.Preceding Gary in death were his parents; and brothers-in-law Steve Roberts and Bernard Schreiner.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 
Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with a vigil service and Rosary to 
follow.Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 19, 2021, at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Collyer, Kansas, with burial to follow 
at the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Masses or
 Gove County Medical Center. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral 
Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

Gary Lee Werth

WICHITA —&nbsp;Larry Linenberger, 81, formerly of Hays, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. 

Visitation, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18 at Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary West. Rosary, 10:00 a.m.; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., both Friday, March 19 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. 

Larry served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He worked as an auto body mechanic and was a devout Catholic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Vernetta Linenberger. Survivors: brother, Lindell Linenberger of Wichita; beloved nephews, niece and many friends. 

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205.

WICHITA —&nbsp;Larry Linenberger, 81, formerly of Hays, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Visitation, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18 at Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary West. Rosary, 10:00 a.m.; Funeral Mass, 10:30 a.m., both Friday, March 19 at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church. Larry served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He worked as an auto body mechanic and was a devout Catholic. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Vernetta Linenberger. Survivors: brother, Lindell Linenberger of Wichita; beloved nephews, niece and many friends. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 3642 N. Ridge Rd., Wichita, KS 67205.

Larry Linenberger

Jose Garnica-Ramirez, 77, passed away March 16, 2021, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born June 24, 1943, at Quiringuicharo, Michoaca, 
Mexico to Luis &amp; Esperanza (Ramirez) Garnica. He married Mary M. 
Gutierrez July 6, 1984, in Reno, Nevada.

A current Great Bend resident for 20 years, Jose was a rancher for 
over 25 years. He was a member of the Apostolic Assembly Church.

Survivors include, his wife, Mary Garnica of the home; a son, Jesus 
Garnica of Chicago, Ill.; thirteen grandchildren; and fourteen great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, 
Jose Garnica, Jr. and Roberto Garnica.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m.,
 Friday, March 19, 2021, at Apostolic Assembly, 3920 Forest, Great Bend,
 with Homero Cardenaz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Apostolic Assembly, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jose Garnica-Ramirez, 77, passed away March 16, 2021, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born June 24, 1943, at Quiringuicharo, Michoaca, 
Mexico to Luis &amp; Esperanza (Ramirez) Garnica. He married Mary M. 
Gutierrez July 6, 1984, in Reno, Nevada.A current Great Bend resident for 20 years, Jose was a rancher for 
over 25 years. He was a member of the Apostolic Assembly Church.Survivors include, his wife, Mary Garnica of the home; a son, Jesus 
Garnica of Chicago, Ill.; thirteen grandchildren; and fourteen great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, 
Jose Garnica, Jr. and Roberto Garnica.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 18, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m.,
 Friday, March 19, 2021, at Apostolic Assembly, 3920 Forest, Great Bend,
 with Homero Cardenaz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Apostolic Assembly, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Jose Garnica-Ramirez

Lois L. Noffsinger, 88, of Osborne, KS, died on Monday, March 15, 
2021, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was born in Osborne 
County, KS on October 4, 1932, to the late Ena&nbsp;(Eller) and Charles R. 
Dimond.

Lois attended school&nbsp;through 12th grade. &nbsp;She married Wayne R. Noffsinger and to this union, 5 children were born.

Lois was a bookkeeper at the First State Bank &amp; Trust in Osborne,
 KS and Secretary/Treasurer for 27 years at the USD 392 Osborne School 
District.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, in 2018 and one daughter Ann, in 1982.

Lois is survived by&nbsp;3 daughters:&nbsp;Carol (Eugene) Torkelson, of Beloit,
 KS; Karen Noffsinger of Manhattan, KS; Mary (Brad) Pywell of Lindsborg,
 KS; son: Robert Noffsinger of Osborne, KS; 5 grandchildren and 4 
great-grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Lois L. Noffsinger, 88, of Osborne, KS, died on Monday, March 15, 
2021, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She&nbsp;was born in Osborne 
County, KS on October 4, 1932, to the late Ena&nbsp;(Eller) and Charles R. 
Dimond.Lois attended school&nbsp;through 12th grade. &nbsp;She married Wayne R. Noffsinger and to this union, 5 children were born.Lois was a bookkeeper at the First State Bank &amp; Trust in Osborne,
 KS and Secretary/Treasurer for 27 years at the USD 392 Osborne School 
District.Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, in 2018 and one daughter Ann, in 1982.Lois is survived by&nbsp;3 daughters:&nbsp;Carol (Eugene) Torkelson, of Beloit,
 KS; Karen Noffsinger of Manhattan, KS; Mary (Brad) Pywell of Lindsborg,
 KS; son: Robert Noffsinger of Osborne, KS; 5 grandchildren and 4 
great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Lois-Noffsinger">HERE</a> for service details.

Lois L. Noffsinger

Bill F. Powers, 85, passed away March 13, 2021, at the University of 
Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born February 12, 1936, 
at Shenandoah, Iowa, to Ralph &amp; Roberta (Cutts) Powers. He married 
Violet Johnson March 2, 1956, at Shenandoah, Iowa. She died November 6, 
2004.

A Great Bend resident, Bill was the co-owner and manager of Brown's 
Shoe Fit in Great Bend, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Great 
Bend Chamber of Commerce and St. Mark Lutheran Church. Bill enjoyed 
square dancing, hunting and watching western movies. He especially loved
 being with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include, three children, Jean Goetz and husband Steve of 
Great Bend, Mark Powers and wife Cheryl of Wichita, and Carol Sattarin 
and husband Hameed of Shawnee; three grandchildren, Tamra Harvell, 
Cynthia Frohling and husband Phil, and Brandon Sattarin; and five great 
grandchildren, Promise, Chloe, Ailey, Logan, and Olivia. He was preceded
 in death by his parents; his wife, Violet Powers; three brothers, Ralph
 Powers, Jr., Richard Powers, and Jackie Powers; and a great 
granddaughter, Emma Violet.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding. Inurnment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Great Bend 
Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bill F. Powers, 85, passed away March 13, 2021, at the University of 
Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kan. He was born February 12, 1936, 
at Shenandoah, Iowa, to Ralph &amp; Roberta (Cutts) Powers. He married 
Violet Johnson March 2, 1956, at Shenandoah, Iowa. She died November 6, 
2004.A Great Bend resident, Bill was the co-owner and manager of Brown's 
Shoe Fit in Great Bend, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the Great 
Bend Chamber of Commerce and St. Mark Lutheran Church. Bill enjoyed 
square dancing, hunting and watching western movies. He especially loved
 being with his family and grandchildren.Survivors include, three children, Jean Goetz and husband Steve of 
Great Bend, Mark Powers and wife Cheryl of Wichita, and Carol Sattarin 
and husband Hameed of Shawnee; three grandchildren, Tamra Harvell, 
Cynthia Frohling and husband Phil, and Brandon Sattarin; and five great 
grandchildren, Promise, Chloe, Ailey, Logan, and Olivia. He was preceded
 in death by his parents; his wife, Violet Powers; three brothers, Ralph
 Powers, Jr., Richard Powers, and Jackie Powers; and a great 
granddaughter, Emma Violet.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding. Inurnment will be in the
 Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Great Bend 
Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bill F. Powers

Arvetta Marie Karst, 97, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, in 
Lyons, KS. She was born October 31, 1923, the oldest of four children, 
to Oscar and Marie Ninemire in Zurich, KS. She grew up in Plainville, KS
 and graduated from Plainville High School.

Arvetta started her working career at the city office in Plainville
 then went to work for the Plainville State Bank until she moved to 
Ellsworth, KS. She married Herman “Sam” Karst in 1944 and had two 
children, Susan and Sam. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
 Ellsworth.

Arvetta is survived by her son, Sam (Darla) of Bennington, KS; 
son-in-law, Jon (Susan) Mehler of Topeka, KS; four grandchildren, Lance 
(Nancy) Karst of Ellsworth, Craig (Emily) Mehler of Salina, KS, Craig 
Karst of Ellsworth, and Christi (Tim) Boyden of Topeka; sister, Doris 
Comer of Sapulpa, OK; and eight great grandchildren, Alexis, Sam, Luke, 
Joshua, Zachery, Kierra, Gabe, and Harmony. She was preceded in death by
 her parents; sister, Olive Nash; brother, Orion Ninemire; daughter, 
Susan Mehler; husband, Herman “Sam”; and granddaughter, Jennifer Karst.

Graveside funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Plainville Cemetery, Plainville, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions can be made to Kindred 
Hospice or the Good Samaritan Society, Lyons, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home,
 PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Arvetta Marie Karst, 97, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021, in 
Lyons, KS. She was born October 31, 1923, the oldest of four children, 
to Oscar and Marie Ninemire in Zurich, KS. She grew up in Plainville, KS
 and graduated from Plainville High School.Arvetta started her working career at the city office in Plainville
 then went to work for the Plainville State Bank until she moved to 
Ellsworth, KS. She married Herman “Sam” Karst in 1944 and had two 
children, Susan and Sam. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in
 Ellsworth.Arvetta is survived by her son, Sam (Darla) of Bennington, KS; 
son-in-law, Jon (Susan) Mehler of Topeka, KS; four grandchildren, Lance 
(Nancy) Karst of Ellsworth, Craig (Emily) Mehler of Salina, KS, Craig 
Karst of Ellsworth, and Christi (Tim) Boyden of Topeka; sister, Doris 
Comer of Sapulpa, OK; and eight great grandchildren, Alexis, Sam, Luke, 
Joshua, Zachery, Kierra, Gabe, and Harmony. She was preceded in death by
 her parents; sister, Olive Nash; brother, Orion Ninemire; daughter, 
Susan Mehler; husband, Herman “Sam”; and granddaughter, Jennifer Karst.Graveside funeral service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Plainville Cemetery, Plainville, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials contributions can be made to Kindred 
Hospice or the Good Samaritan Society, Lyons, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home,
 PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.&nbsp;

Arvetta Marie Karst

Francis Allan Moore, 91, of Oberlin, KS passed away March 10, 2021 in 
North Platte, NE. Francis was born in rural Cedar Bluffs, KS on October 
5, 1929, to Dem and Norma Moore.
 Francis grew up in Cedar Bluffs, KS. He married Joan Robinson on 
December 25, 1950. Francis served in the US Army during the Korean 
conflict, 1951-1953. He took his young family to southern California for
 a 30-year career with Deluxe check printers. Retirement brought Francis
 and Joan back to Oberlin. In 1980, he started a second career as a 
farmer. He spent the next 40 years pursuing that passion.
 Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Dem and Norma; wife, 
Joan Moore, and daughter, Marsha Eubank. He is survived by companion, 
Ilene O’Leary; daughters, Rita and Kelly Krier of Oberlin, KS and Patty 
and Mike Savage of Loganville, GA; four grandchildren, Nick Eubank, 
Megan Ayers, Cody Savage and Clayton Eubank, and four great 
grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Francis-Allan-Moore?obId=20275772#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Francis Allan Moore, 91, of Oberlin, KS passed away March 10, 2021 in 
North Platte, NE. Francis was born in rural Cedar Bluffs, KS on October 
5, 1929, to Dem and Norma Moore.
 Francis grew up in Cedar Bluffs, KS. He married Joan Robinson on 
December 25, 1950. Francis served in the US Army during the Korean 
conflict, 1951-1953. He took his young family to southern California for
 a 30-year career with Deluxe check printers. Retirement brought Francis
 and Joan back to Oberlin. In 1980, he started a second career as a 
farmer. He spent the next 40 years pursuing that passion.
 Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Dem and Norma; wife, 
Joan Moore, and daughter, Marsha Eubank. He is survived by companion, 
Ilene O’Leary; daughters, Rita and Kelly Krier of Oberlin, KS and Patty 
and Mike Savage of Loganville, GA; four grandchildren, Nick Eubank, 
Megan Ayers, Cody Savage and Clayton Eubank, and four great 
grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Francis-Allan-Moore?obId=20275772#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Francis Allan Moore

April 30, 1938
 -
 March 15, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

April 30, 1938
 -
 March 15, 2021 An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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