Phillipsburg resident Ralph W. Bohl passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 98.

He was born October 11, 1922, in Phillips County, KS the son of Conrad J. and Lena S. (Carsten) Bohl.

Ralph was united in marriage to Eileen Rowland on October 20, 1945, in Stuttgart, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on November 24, 2018.&nbsp;

He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and four grandchildren.

Survivors include his 2 sons James and Steve both of Phillipsburg; 2 daughters Judy Fuchs of New Albany, IN and Pat Sheneman of Holdrege, NE; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or Hospice Services, Inc.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Ralph W. Bohl passed away Friday, April 16, 2021, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 98.He was born October 11, 1922, in Phillips County, KS the son of Conrad J. and Lena S. (Carsten) Bohl.Ralph was united in marriage to Eileen Rowland on October 20, 1945, in Stuttgart, KS.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on November 24, 2018.&nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 2 brothers, and four grandchildren.Survivors include his 2 sons James and Steve both of Phillipsburg; 2 daughters Judy Fuchs of New Albany, IN and Pat Sheneman of Holdrege, NE; 7 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2021 in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or Hospice Services, Inc.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Ralph W. Bohl

Lloyd Ross McConnell, 85, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at Downs Care &amp; Rehab Center.

Mr. McConnell was born December 31, 1935, in Downs, Kansas, to Wiley and Mabel (Knieling) McConnell.  He attended and graduated from Downs High School in 1954.  He attended U.S. Trade School for mechanics in Kansas City.  His work career took him to Hill City, Beloit, Cawker City, and led him back to Downs where he worked for LeRoy Brees and Kenny Watts at B&amp;W Service from 1957-1997.

Mac enjoyed fishing with friends and playing pool at the Senior Center, as well as delivering meals for them for 10 years.  He was an avid KU Jayhawk and Kansas City Chiefs fan.  He watched every game he could along with watching NASCAR.  Mac loved woodworking and made several items around his home as well as gifts for family and friends.

Mr. McConnell is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley in 1983, and Mabel in 1996 and cousin, Fred Carnes.  He is survived by first cousins:  Dodee Gasper of Longmont, Co., Sharon McDaniel of Cleveland, OK., Mardella Rous of Hays, Ks., and Waunita Carnes of Edmond, OK, Kenneth Knieling of TN. and Barbara Knieling of UT and special friend, Kathy Begnoche.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Downs Senior Center.  Memorials may be given to the Downs Senior Center in care of Domoney’s Funeral Home PO BOX 127, Downs, KS 67437.

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 </figure>Lloyd Ross McConnell, 85, passed away Monday, April 12, 2021, at Downs Care &amp; Rehab Center.Mr. McConnell was born December 31, 1935, in Downs, Kansas, to Wiley and Mabel (Knieling) McConnell. He attended and graduated from Downs High School in 1954. He attended U.S. Trade School for mechanics in Kansas City. His work career took him to Hill City, Beloit, Cawker City, and led him back to Downs where he worked for LeRoy Brees and Kenny Watts at B&amp;W Service from 1957-1997.Mac enjoyed fishing with friends and playing pool at the Senior Center, as well as delivering meals for them for 10 years. He was an avid KU Jayhawk and Kansas City Chiefs fan. He watched every game he could along with watching NASCAR. Mac loved woodworking and made several items around his home as well as gifts for family and friends.Mr. McConnell is preceded in death by his parents, Wiley in 1983, and Mabel in 1996 and cousin, Fred Carnes. He is survived by first cousins: Dodee Gasper of Longmont, Co., Sharon McDaniel of Cleveland, OK., Mardella Rous of Hays, Ks., and Waunita Carnes of Edmond, OK, Kenneth Knieling of TN. and Barbara Knieling of UT and special friend, Kathy Begnoche.Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Downs Senior Center. Memorials may be given to the Downs Senior Center in care of Domoney’s Funeral Home PO BOX 127, Downs, KS 67437.

Lloyd Ross McConnell

Hector Aaron Marrufo II, 26, passed away April 18, 2021, at his home in Larned, KS.

He was born September 23, 1994, in Dodge City, the son of Eric and Liliana Marrufo Houser.

A lifetime area resident, he was a painter and welding Student. He was
 a friendly person who enjoyed driving, time with family, working on his
 car, playing with his dog Chief, music, movies/tv, especially: It's 
Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bar Rescue, Ridiculousness, and 
Impractical Jokers.

Survivors include: his parents, Eric and Liliana Houser, Larned,; one
 brother, Zachary (Terrin) Houser, Larned; one sister, Erica Houser, 
Larned; paternal grandparents, Jon (Leonia) Houser, Larned; maternal 
grandparents, Hector (Lupe) Marrufo, Chihuahua, Mexico; three uncles, 
Natividad (Lucy) Marrufo, Dodge City, Enrique (Angelina) Marrufo, 
Elkhart, IN, and Corey (Stacy) Houser, Derby; three aunts, Alma Marrufo,
 Garden City, Pam (Kevin) Stapleton, Baldwin City, KS and Lisa (Mark) 
Moore, Larned; ten maternal cousins: Hector Marrufo III, Cielo Marrufo 
and Larisa Marrufo, Ian Marrufo, Joel Marrufo, Athziry Marrufo, Bianca 
Marrufo, Rebecca Marrufo, Jimena Marrufo, Juan Marrufo; and ten paternal
 cousins: Josh (Abby) Towery, Conner Stapleton, Dominique Mead, Joselin 
Mead, Logan Beydler, Kaylee Mead, Ella Houser, Jordan Colglazier, Koryn 
Stapleton, and Kaden Stapleton.

He was preceded in death by his grandma, Coleen Houser and one uncle, Luis Alonso Marrufo.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 11:00 am 
April 22, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Jarred Smith 
presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday 9am to 5:30 pm at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned.

Arrangements by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Héctor Aaron Marrufo II, de 26 años, falleció el 18 de Abril de 2021 en su casa en Larned, KS.

Nació el 23 de Septiembre de 1994 en Dodge City, hijo de Eric y Liliana Marrufo Houser.

Residente del área de por vida, fue pintor y estudiante de soldadura.
 Era una persona amigable que disfrutaba conducir, pasar tiempo con la 
familia, trabajar en su automóvil, jugar con su perro Chief, música, 
películas / televisión, especialmente: It's Always Sunny in 
Philadelphia, Bar Rescue, Ridiculousness, y Impractical Jokers.

Los sobrevivientes incluyen: sus padres, Eric y Liliana Houser, 
Larned; un hermano, Zachary (Terrin) Houser, Larned; una hermana, Erica 
Houser, Larned; abuelos paternos, Jon (Leonia) Houser, Larned; abuelos 
maternos, Héctor (Lupe) Marrufo, Chihuahua, México; tres tíos, Natividad
 (Lucy) Marrufo, Dodge City, Enrique (Angelina) Marrufo, Elkhart, IN y 
Corey (Stacy) Houser, Derby; tres tías, Alma Marrufo, Garden City, Pam 
(Kevin) Stapleton, Baldwin City, KS y Lisa (Mark) Moore, Larned; diez 
primos maternos: Héctor Marrufo III, Cielo Marrufo y Larisa Marrufo, Ian
 Marrufo, Joel Marrufo, Athziry Marrufo, Bianca Marrufo, Rebecca 
Marrufo, Jimena Marrufo, Juan Marrufo; y diez primos paternos: Josh 
(Abby) Towery, Conner Stapleton, Dominique Mead, Joselin Mead, Logan 
Beydler, Kaylee Mead, Ella Houser, Jordan Colglazier, Koryn Stapleton y 
Kaden Stapleton.

Le precedieron en la muerte su abuela, Coleen Houser y un tío, Luis Alonso Marrufo.

La cremación ha tenido lugar y un servicio conmemorativo será a las 
11:00 am el 22 de abril de 2021 en Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, presidida 
por Pastor Jarred Smith. El velorio será el miércoles de 9 am a 5:30 pm 
en Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Arreglos por Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Hector Aaron Marrufo II, 26, passed away April 18, 2021, at his home in Larned, KS.He was born September 23, 1994, in Dodge City, the son of Eric and Liliana Marrufo Houser.A lifetime area resident, he was a painter and welding Student. He was
 a friendly person who enjoyed driving, time with family, working on his
 car, playing with his dog Chief, music, movies/tv, especially: It's 
Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Bar Rescue, Ridiculousness, and 
Impractical Jokers.Survivors include: his parents, Eric and Liliana Houser, Larned,; one
 brother, Zachary (Terrin) Houser, Larned; one sister, Erica Houser, 
Larned; paternal grandparents, Jon (Leonia) Houser, Larned; maternal 
grandparents, Hector (Lupe) Marrufo, Chihuahua, Mexico; three uncles, 
Natividad (Lucy) Marrufo, Dodge City, Enrique (Angelina) Marrufo, 
Elkhart, IN, and Corey (Stacy) Houser, Derby; three aunts, Alma Marrufo,
 Garden City, Pam (Kevin) Stapleton, Baldwin City, KS and Lisa (Mark) 
Moore, Larned; ten maternal cousins: Hector Marrufo III, Cielo Marrufo 
and Larisa Marrufo, Ian Marrufo, Joel Marrufo, Athziry Marrufo, Bianca 
Marrufo, Rebecca Marrufo, Jimena Marrufo, Juan Marrufo; and ten paternal
 cousins: Josh (Abby) Towery, Conner Stapleton, Dominique Mead, Joselin 
Mead, Logan Beydler, Kaylee Mead, Ella Houser, Jordan Colglazier, Koryn 
Stapleton, and Kaden Stapleton.He was preceded in death by his grandma, Coleen Houser and one uncle, Luis Alonso Marrufo.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 11:00 am 
April 22, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Jarred Smith 
presiding. Visitation will be Wednesday 9am to 5:30 pm at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned.Arrangements by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.------Héctor Aaron Marrufo II, de 26 años, falleció el 18 de Abril de 2021 en su casa en Larned, KS.Nació el 23 de Septiembre de 1994 en Dodge City, hijo de Eric y Liliana Marrufo Houser.Residente del área de por vida, fue pintor y estudiante de soldadura.
 Era una persona amigable que disfrutaba conducir, pasar tiempo con la 
familia, trabajar en su automóvil, jugar con su perro Chief, música, 
películas / televisión, especialmente: It's Always Sunny in 
Philadelphia, Bar Rescue, Ridiculousness, y Impractical Jokers.Los sobrevivientes incluyen: sus padres, Eric y Liliana Houser, 
Larned; un hermano, Zachary (Terrin) Houser, Larned; una hermana, Erica 
Houser, Larned; abuelos paternos, Jon (Leonia) Houser, Larned; abuelos 
maternos, Héctor (Lupe) Marrufo, Chihuahua, México; tres tíos, Natividad
 (Lucy) Marrufo, Dodge City, Enrique (Angelina) Marrufo, Elkhart, IN y 
Corey (Stacy) Houser, Derby; tres tías, Alma Marrufo, Garden City, Pam 
(Kevin) Stapleton, Baldwin City, KS y Lisa (Mark) Moore, Larned; diez 
primos maternos: Héctor Marrufo III, Cielo Marrufo y Larisa Marrufo, Ian
 Marrufo, Joel Marrufo, Athziry Marrufo, Bianca Marrufo, Rebecca 
Marrufo, Jimena Marrufo, Juan Marrufo; y diez primos paternos: Josh 
(Abby) Towery, Conner Stapleton, Dominique Mead, Joselin Mead, Logan 
Beydler, Kaylee Mead, Ella Houser, Jordan Colglazier, Koryn Stapleton y 
Kaden Stapleton.Le precedieron en la muerte su abuela, Coleen Houser y un tío, Luis Alonso Marrufo.La cremación ha tenido lugar y un servicio conmemorativo será a las 
11:00 am el 22 de abril de 2021 en Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, presidida 
por Pastor Jarred Smith. El velorio será el miércoles de 9 am a 5:30 pm 
en Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Arreglos por Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Hector Aaron Marrufo II

February 26, 1948 ~ April 15, 2021

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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Arleda Mae Short

Brenda McDowell-Struble, 62, of Medford, Oklahoma passed away peacefully
 at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 15, 2021. 
 Brenda was born on September 12, 1958 in Smith Center, daughter of Glen Everett and June Joleen (Holmes) McDowell. 
 She received her education from Kensington Public Schools where she 
was active in the music program playing the French Horn, was a 
cheerleader for the Gold Bugs, and was crowned Homecoming Queen her 
senior year. She graduated in 1976. She continued her education at Fort
 Hays State University graduating in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in 
Education. She taught elementary education for over 30 years in Wichita
 and Goddard, Kansas, and also Medford, Oklahoma. 
 Brenda was a brilliant and beloved teacher and mentor who was 
awarded teacher of the year several times. She felt that teaching was 
God’s calling for her. She touched so many lives and will be remembered
 for her generous heart and loving spirit.
 Brenda’s greatest love were her two children, Jason and Erin, their 
spouses, and her 7 grandchildren. She embodied the unconditional love of
 a mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her 
grandchildren, and they adored their Gammy. 
 She was an avid card player, who excelled at Pinochle, Pitch and 
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker. She enjoyed fishing, knitting, gardening, and was
 a contestant and winner on the Wheel of Fortune. She was a wine lover, 
but only Beringer White Zinfandel, and enjoyed playing Bunko with her 
girlfriends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Brad McDowell, and sister-in-law, Cindi McDowell.
 Brenda is survived by her children: Jason (Carrie) Heffel and their 
children, Carson, Owen, Hudson, and Lawson of Tonganoxie, KS; Erin 
(Joshua) Keller and their children Elliotte, Oliver, and Adelaide of 
Austin, TX. Her brothers: Brian (Debra) McDowell of Weston, MO; Brice 
McDowell of Lincoln, NE, Blake (Delonna) McDowell of Grand Island. Her 
sisters: Beverly (DeForest) Walker of Loveland, CO; Beth (Mike) Lebeda 
of Medford, OK; Bridget (Tony) Tatum of Wichita, KS; Becky McDowell of 
Grand Island. Her sister-in-law, Rhonda McDowell of Spokane, WA; and 
several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Brenda--Struble?obId=20810579#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Brenda McDowell-Struble, 62, of Medford, Oklahoma passed away peacefully
 at home surrounded by her family on Thursday, April 15, 2021. 
 Brenda was born on September 12, 1958 in Smith Center, daughter of Glen Everett and June Joleen (Holmes) McDowell. 
 She received her education from Kensington Public Schools where she 
was active in the music program playing the French Horn, was a 
cheerleader for the Gold Bugs, and was crowned Homecoming Queen her 
senior year. She graduated in 1976. She continued her education at Fort
 Hays State University graduating in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science in 
Education. She taught elementary education for over 30 years in Wichita
 and Goddard, Kansas, and also Medford, Oklahoma. 
 Brenda was a brilliant and beloved teacher and mentor who was 
awarded teacher of the year several times. She felt that teaching was 
God’s calling for her. She touched so many lives and will be remembered
 for her generous heart and loving spirit.
 Brenda’s greatest love were her two children, Jason and Erin, their 
spouses, and her 7 grandchildren. She embodied the unconditional love of
 a mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her 
grandchildren, and they adored their Gammy. 
 She was an avid card player, who excelled at Pinochle, Pitch and 
Texas Hold ‘Em Poker. She enjoyed fishing, knitting, gardening, and was
 a contestant and winner on the Wheel of Fortune. She was a wine lover, 
but only Beringer White Zinfandel, and enjoyed playing Bunko with her 
girlfriends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Brad McDowell, and sister-in-law, Cindi McDowell.
 Brenda is survived by her children: Jason (Carrie) Heffel and their 
children, Carson, Owen, Hudson, and Lawson of Tonganoxie, KS; Erin 
(Joshua) Keller and their children Elliotte, Oliver, and Adelaide of 
Austin, TX. Her brothers: Brian (Debra) McDowell of Weston, MO; Brice 
McDowell of Lincoln, NE, Blake (Delonna) McDowell of Grand Island. Her 
sisters: Beverly (DeForest) Walker of Loveland, CO; Beth (Mike) Lebeda 
of Medford, OK; Bridget (Tony) Tatum of Wichita, KS; Becky McDowell of 
Grand Island. Her sister-in-law, Rhonda McDowell of Spokane, WA; and 
several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and extended family and friends.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Brenda--Struble?obId=20810579#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Brenda Struble

Mary Jane Bender, 65, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, April 11, 
2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital Emergency Room in Russell, Kansas

Jane was born on December 25, 1955, in Gorham, Kansas, the daughter 
of Herbert and Lydia (Dreiling) Hammersmith.&nbsp; She grew up in Gorham and 
graduated from Gorham High School and lived in the Gorham and Russell 
area most all her life.&nbsp; She was married to Jerry Suchy and from this 
union they were blessed with 3 sons Jerry, Jason and Jamie.&nbsp; Later she 
and Jerry were divorced but she was blessed to find love again and was 
united in marriage to Dwayne Bender on July 5, 1991, in Gorham.&nbsp; She 
was the office manager for Rapid Cash in Russell, for 20 years.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed sewing, going to the lake, fishing, bird and squirrel watching, 
wood working, thrift shopping, drag racing, drinking beer and playing 
corn hole.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, 
especially spending time with her grandchildren, watching them play 
sports and spoiling them.

Surviving family include her husband Dwayne of the home; sons Jerry 
Suchy and wife Tara Brown of Russell, Kansas, Jason Suchy and wife 
Camille of Russell, Kansas and Jamie Suchy and wife Carry of Tonganoxie,
 Kansas; brother Gary Hammersmith and wife Linda of Hays, Kansas and 8 
Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Francis and Jerry 
Hammersmith and sisters Velma Jean Davis and Carolyn Holloway. Cremation
 has been selected by the family.&nbsp; 

A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Burial of the cremains will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Gorham, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp;


Memorials can be given to the Russell Wrestling Club and sent in care of
 the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peele Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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2021, at the Russell Regional Hospital Emergency Room in Russell, KansasJane was born on December 25, 1955, in Gorham, Kansas, the daughter 
of Herbert and Lydia (Dreiling) Hammersmith.&nbsp; She grew up in Gorham and 
graduated from Gorham High School and lived in the Gorham and Russell 
area most all her life.&nbsp; She was married to Jerry Suchy and from this 
union they were blessed with 3 sons Jerry, Jason and Jamie.&nbsp; Later she 
and Jerry were divorced but she was blessed to find love again and was 
united in marriage to Dwayne Bender on July 5, 1991, in Gorham.&nbsp; She 
was the office manager for Rapid Cash in Russell, for 20 years.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed sewing, going to the lake, fishing, bird and squirrel watching, 
wood working, thrift shopping, drag racing, drinking beer and playing 
corn hole.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, 
especially spending time with her grandchildren, watching them play 
sports and spoiling them.Surviving family include her husband Dwayne of the home; sons Jerry 
Suchy and wife Tara Brown of Russell, Kansas, Jason Suchy and wife 
Camille of Russell, Kansas and Jamie Suchy and wife Carry of Tonganoxie,
 Kansas; brother Gary Hammersmith and wife Linda of Hays, Kansas and 8 
Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Francis and Jerry 
Hammersmith and sisters Velma Jean Davis and Carolyn Holloway. Cremation
 has been selected by the family.&nbsp; A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas. Burial of the cremains will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Gorham, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, April 19, 2021, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp;
Memorials can be given to the Russell Wrestling Club and sent in care of
 the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peele Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Mary Jane Bender

William King Bright Jr. was born on March 2nd, 1945, and passed away at home next to his beloved wife Lynn on April 17th, 2021.

William was born in Kewanee, IL to William King Bright Sr. and Gladys (Brown) Bright. The family then moved to Sandy, OR only to return to Kewanee, IL where sister Sandra Lynn was born 2 years later. The family moved again to finally settle in Bell Gardens, CA where Bill and Sandy grew up. Bill remained in the family home until moving to Quinter, KS in 2018. Bill joined the Navy before graduating high school and left for boot camp directly after graduation. He traveled extensively while in the Nave including Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and Vietnam where Bill saw 4 years of combat. He returned to California where he met his wife. Lynn lived next to his best friend Tom Zeek.&nbsp;

Lynn and Bill married in Las Vegas, NV. Born to this union were William King Bright III and Shannon Marie (Bright) Morris. The unofficially adopted Chrystal (Mountjoy) Sanchez as well.&nbsp;

Bill worked at various jobs, but his longest employment was a press setup operator for National Oring for almost 33 years. Bill enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, reading about trains, watching John Wayne movies, and Gunsmoke, word searches, yard work, and decorating for Christmas. Bill and Lynn both retired in 2012 and Moved to be closer to their son Billy.&nbsp;

Bill's health became worse over the last few years, spending a short time in the LTC, to then be brought home to be cared for by his wife, granddaughters Cheyenne and Carrie Amos, Cassidy Janik, and son Bill and daughter-in-law Boni until his passing.&nbsp;

William is survived by his wife Lynn of the home; son Bill (Boni) Bright; daughter Shannon Morris; adopted daughter Chrystal (Mark) Sanchez; grandchildren Mary Grace and Thomas Lee Bright, Cheyenne (Carrie) Amos, Cody Anderson, Joshua Anderson (Shayla Huggins), Nakia Pierce, May Pierce, and Abby, Taylor Janik (Scorpio Mason), and Cassidy Janik; great-grandchildren Allison and Lillian Bright, Katana and Osiris Mason. Godchild Amberlee (Josh) Vershaw and Maici, Koda Jo, and Daisy Vershaw, and Dylan Brown; as well as his very loved cats Spirit and Faith.&nbsp;

Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with Pastor Chris Thomas officiating. Burial Will take place at Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Quinter Fire Department, or Gove County Medical Center. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

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 </figure>William King Bright Jr. was born on March 2nd, 1945, and passed away at home next to his beloved wife Lynn on April 17th, 2021.William was born in Kewanee, IL to William King Bright Sr. and Gladys (Brown) Bright. The family then moved to Sandy, OR only to return to Kewanee, IL where sister Sandra Lynn was born 2 years later. The family moved again to finally settle in Bell Gardens, CA where Bill and Sandy grew up. Bill remained in the family home until moving to Quinter, KS in 2018. Bill joined the Navy before graduating high school and left for boot camp directly after graduation. He traveled extensively while in the Nave including Japan, Alaska, Hawaii, and Vietnam where Bill saw 4 years of combat. He returned to California where he met his wife. Lynn lived next to his best friend Tom Zeek.&nbsp;Lynn and Bill married in Las Vegas, NV. Born to this union were William King Bright III and Shannon Marie (Bright) Morris. The unofficially adopted Chrystal (Mountjoy) Sanchez as well.&nbsp;Bill worked at various jobs, but his longest employment was a press setup operator for National Oring for almost 33 years. Bill enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, reading about trains, watching John Wayne movies, and Gunsmoke, word searches, yard work, and decorating for Christmas. Bill and Lynn both retired in 2012 and Moved to be closer to their son Billy.&nbsp;Bill's health became worse over the last few years, spending a short time in the LTC, to then be brought home to be cared for by his wife, granddaughters Cheyenne and Carrie Amos, Cassidy Janik, and son Bill and daughter-in-law Boni until his passing.&nbsp;William is survived by his wife Lynn of the home; son Bill (Boni) Bright; daughter Shannon Morris; adopted daughter Chrystal (Mark) Sanchez; grandchildren Mary Grace and Thomas Lee Bright, Cheyenne (Carrie) Amos, Cody Anderson, Joshua Anderson (Shayla Huggins), Nakia Pierce, May Pierce, and Abby, Taylor Janik (Scorpio Mason), and Cassidy Janik; great-grandchildren Allison and Lillian Bright, Katana and Osiris Mason. Godchild Amberlee (Josh) Vershaw and Maici, Koda Jo, and Daisy Vershaw, and Dylan Brown; as well as his very loved cats Spirit and Faith.&nbsp;Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 PM Friday, April 23, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with Pastor Chris Thomas officiating. Burial Will take place at Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Quinter Fire Department, or Gove County Medical Center. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

William King Bright Jr.

Alvin Mader, age 94, of Quinter, KS passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home in rural Sheridan County. Alvin was born in rural Sheridan County on July 30, 1926, to Martin and Mary (Basgall) Mader.

Alvin attended Riverside School where he completed the 8th grade. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Alvin was united in marriage to Esther Kinderknecht on April 24, 1950, they were happily married for 69 years. Alvin learned about hard work and life growing up on a farm with a big family. After he was married, farm and family remained at the center of his life. He enjoyed gardening, planting fruit trees, doing things with his family; fishing, riding horses, playing cards, and working with them on the farm. Later in life, he enjoyed visiting his married children and traveling with them.

Alvin is survived by his children, Rodger Mader (Barb) of Hoxie, KS, Kirby Mader (Rita) of Quinter, KS, Dennis Mader (Edna) of Collyer, KS, Deb Balluch (Randy) of WaKeeney, KS, Janice Porter (Bob) of Derby, KS, and Greg Mader (Becky) of Quinter, KS; 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; sisters Lillian McDermitty of Denver, CO and Esther Befort (Jim) of Broomfield, CO.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 3 brothers, Ray, Sylvanius, and Herbert; 5 sisters, Mary, Hilda, Armella, Josie, and Angie; grandchild Brian; and one great-grandchild Gabriel.

Alvin was a good man and neighbor. He was faithful to his God, family, and community. He lived and loved simply and strongly; he will be sorely missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with a vigil service to follow.

Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 21, 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 St. Michael Cemetery Fund. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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 </figure>Alvin Mader, age 94, of Quinter, KS passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at his home in rural Sheridan County. Alvin was born in rural Sheridan County on July 30, 1926, to Martin and Mary (Basgall) Mader. 
Alvin attended Riverside School where he completed the 8th grade. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946. Alvin was united in marriage to Esther Kinderknecht on April 24, 1950, they were happily married for 69 years. Alvin learned about hard work and life growing up on a farm with a big family. After he was married, farm and family remained at the center of his life. He enjoyed gardening, planting fruit trees, doing things with his family; fishing, riding horses, playing cards, and working with them on the farm. Later in life, he enjoyed visiting his married children and traveling with them. 
Alvin is survived by his children, Rodger Mader (Barb) of Hoxie, KS, Kirby Mader (Rita) of Quinter, KS, Dennis Mader (Edna) of Collyer, KS, Deb Balluch (Randy) of WaKeeney, KS, Janice Porter (Bob) of Derby, KS, and Greg Mader (Becky) of Quinter, KS; 24 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren; sisters Lillian McDermitty of Denver, CO and Esther Befort (Jim) of Broomfield, CO. 
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife; 3 brothers, Ray, Sylvanius, and Herbert; 5 sisters, Mary, Hilda, Armella, Josie, and Angie; grandchild Brian; and one great-grandchild Gabriel. 
Alvin was a good man and neighbor. He was faithful to his God, family, and community. He lived and loved simply and strongly; he will be sorely missed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, with a vigil service to follow.Mass of Christian burial will be 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 21, 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 St. Michael Cemetery Fund. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

Alvin Mader

Our much beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Raymond 
“Ray” LeRoy Smith, 88 1/2, of Abilene, KS passed away on April 17, 2021,
 at home, in the presence of family.

Raymond was born Oct. 7, 1932 in Athol, Smith County, Kansas. He was 
the third eldest of nine children born to David Andrew and Ruby Beatrice
 (Stice/Steiss) Smith. His family moved to Goodland, Kansas, where he 
and his father and brothers farmed on the Golden Ranch.

On Aug. 3. 1952, Raymond was joined in marriage, to Ina Belle Adams, 
of Goodland. He was quickly drafted during the Korean War, but was sent 
to France, for 3 years, without his new wife. They were married nearly 
53 years, when she passed, in 2005.

Raymond’s career was spent serving his country in the U.S. Army, 
where he rose to the rank of Sergeant Major (E-9). He also served the 
U.S. Postal Service for 10 years, before retiring. He enjoyed time with 
family, watching TV and fixing cars.

Raymond is survived by his children, Bonita Garcia (Dennis) of 
Pueblo, CO; Marcía Cox of Abilene, KS; Cathleen Cooper (Robert) of 
Arley, Alabama; and Darryl (Cathy) Smith of Ocoee, FL; 10 grandchildren;
 brother, Eugene (Doris) Smith of Yuma, CO; sister, Florence (Dennis) 
Beals of Briggsdale, CO; several nieces, nephews and extended family 
members.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Raymond 
LeRoy Smith, Jr.; brothers, Don, Paul, Art and Dean; sisters, Ruth Kibel
 and Helen Paramore; and his grandson, Marc Adam Robert Cox.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to&nbsp;BoysTown.com, 
or&nbsp;CalFaleysRanch.com, two of Raymond’s favorite charities, that benefit
 children.

Online condolences and information visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

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

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 </figure>Our much beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, Raymond 
“Ray” LeRoy Smith, 88 1/2, of Abilene, KS passed away on April 17, 2021,
 at home, in the presence of family.Raymond was born Oct. 7, 1932 in Athol, Smith County, Kansas. He was 
the third eldest of nine children born to David Andrew and Ruby Beatrice
 (Stice/Steiss) Smith. His family moved to Goodland, Kansas, where he 
and his father and brothers farmed on the Golden Ranch.On Aug. 3. 1952, Raymond was joined in marriage, to Ina Belle Adams, 
of Goodland. He was quickly drafted during the Korean War, but was sent 
to France, for 3 years, without his new wife. They were married nearly 
53 years, when she passed, in 2005.Raymond’s career was spent serving his country in the U.S. Army, 
where he rose to the rank of Sergeant Major (E-9). He also served the 
U.S. Postal Service for 10 years, before retiring. He enjoyed time with 
family, watching TV and fixing cars.Raymond is survived by his children, Bonita Garcia (Dennis) of 
Pueblo, CO; Marcía Cox of Abilene, KS; Cathleen Cooper (Robert) of 
Arley, Alabama; and Darryl (Cathy) Smith of Ocoee, FL; 10 grandchildren;
 brother, Eugene (Doris) Smith of Yuma, CO; sister, Florence (Dennis) 
Beals of Briggsdale, CO; several nieces, nephews and extended family 
members.Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Raymond 
LeRoy Smith, Jr.; brothers, Don, Paul, Art and Dean; sisters, Ruth Kibel
 and Helen Paramore; and his grandson, Marc Adam Robert Cox.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to&nbsp;BoysTown.com, 
or&nbsp;CalFaleysRanch.com, two of Raymond’s favorite charities, that benefit
 children.Online condolences and information visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Raymond-Smith">HERE</a> for service details.

Raymond LeRoy Smith

James Robert “Jim” Vance, 70, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his 
home in Lane County. He was born on May 28, 1950, at Topeka and on 
October 19, 1950, was adopted by Rev Robert B. &amp; Violet M. Vance. He
 married Harriet Cartmill on September 28, 1974, at Dighton. 
Jim graduated from Russell High School in 1968 and attended Oklahoma 
City University for a short time. He moved to Dighton in 1970 and 
worked for Larry Neeley for 20 years, ran his custom baling business for
 3 years and worked at Lane County Feeders for 9 years. He was a member
 of the United Methodist Church in Dighton where he spent time on the 
Administration Board and was a long time member of the church choir. He
 was a participant in the community melodramas and dinner theaters but 
his biggest joy was his grandchildren and being a farmer. 
He is survived by his Wife- Harriet Vance, 3 Sons- Mark &amp; Nicolle 
Vance of Scott City, Steve Vance of Norton and Bryce &amp; Lisa Vance of
 Scott City and 6 Grandchildren- Megan Vance, Cody Vance, Cauy Vance, 
Evie Vance, Grady Vance and Maya Vance. 
Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Memorials are suggested 
to United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>James Robert “Jim” Vance, 70, died on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at his 
home in Lane County. He was born on May 28, 1950, at Topeka and on 
October 19, 1950, was adopted by Rev Robert B. &amp; Violet M. Vance. He
 married Harriet Cartmill on September 28, 1974, at Dighton. 
Jim graduated from Russell High School in 1968 and attended Oklahoma 
City University for a short time. He moved to Dighton in 1970 and 
worked for Larry Neeley for 20 years, ran his custom baling business for
 3 years and worked at Lane County Feeders for 9 years. He was a member
 of the United Methodist Church in Dighton where he spent time on the 
Administration Board and was a long time member of the church choir. He
 was a participant in the community melodramas and dinner theaters but 
his biggest joy was his grandchildren and being a farmer. 
He is survived by his Wife- Harriet Vance, 3 Sons- Mark &amp; Nicolle 
Vance of Scott City, Steve Vance of Norton and Bryce &amp; Lisa Vance of
 Scott City and 6 Grandchildren- Megan Vance, Cody Vance, Cauy Vance, 
Evie Vance, Grady Vance and Maya Vance. 
Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Memorials are suggested 
to United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

James Robert 'Jim' Vance

Orva June Sanchez, age 90, surrounded by her family, died on April 17, 
2021, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville, Kansas. 

She was born at
 the Adventist Sanitarium in what is now St. Helena, California on June 
10, 1930, to Roy Cole and Bessie Wilson, and was the youngest of three 
children. After graduating from Ozark Academy she attended Union College
 where she graduated with a degree in Music Education. June met Paul 
Sanchez at Union College and they were married in 1958. 

June was a 
substitute teacher and music teacher for many years in the USA, Costa 
Rica, and Brazil. She also held various administrative positions 
throughout the Seventh-Day Adventist organization in the US and Chile. 
Over the course of her life, June contributed thousands of selfless 
hours providing all forms of music to uplift the lives of others in 
worship and life events, always believing in the inherent worth and 
goodness of everyone she came into contact with through her ministry of 
music. One of her greatest investments in life was in people. She loved
 making new friends and always had a listening ear across all 
generations.
 June Sanchez is survived by her husband Paul Sanchez; three sons 
Ralph of Thompsonville, Illinois; Dan, his wife Karen, of Plainville; 
Scott, and his husband Robert Haverkamp, of Gloucester, Massachusetts; 
and three grandchildren, Emily, her husband David Gammie, of Streator, 
Illinois; Makayla, of Plainville, Kansas; and Nathaniel, of Plainville, 
Kansas.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Bessie Cole, and her brothers, Kenneth and Samuel “Gene.”
 A Family Celebration of Life will be held at Hays Living Waters 
Prayer Chapel, 2005 General Custer Road, Hays, Kansas on Saturday, May 
8, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Ozark
 Adventist Academy in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd 
Street, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Orva June Sanchez, age 90, surrounded by her family, died on April 17, 
2021, at Rooks County Health Center, Plainville, Kansas. She was born at
 the Adventist Sanitarium in what is now St. Helena, California on June 
10, 1930, to Roy Cole and Bessie Wilson, and was the youngest of three 
children. After graduating from Ozark Academy she attended Union College
 where she graduated with a degree in Music Education. June met Paul 
Sanchez at Union College and they were married in 1958. June was a 
substitute teacher and music teacher for many years in the USA, Costa 
Rica, and Brazil. She also held various administrative positions 
throughout the Seventh-Day Adventist organization in the US and Chile. 
Over the course of her life, June contributed thousands of selfless 
hours providing all forms of music to uplift the lives of others in 
worship and life events, always believing in the inherent worth and 
goodness of everyone she came into contact with through her ministry of 
music. One of her greatest investments in life was in people. She loved
 making new friends and always had a listening ear across all 
generations.
 June Sanchez is survived by her husband Paul Sanchez; three sons 
Ralph of Thompsonville, Illinois; Dan, his wife Karen, of Plainville; 
Scott, and his husband Robert Haverkamp, of Gloucester, Massachusetts; 
and three grandchildren, Emily, her husband David Gammie, of Streator, 
Illinois; Makayla, of Plainville, Kansas; and Nathaniel, of Plainville, 
Kansas.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Bessie Cole, and her brothers, Kenneth and Samuel “Gene.”
 A Family Celebration of Life will be held at Hays Living Waters 
Prayer Chapel, 2005 General Custer Road, Hays, Kansas on Saturday, May 
8, 2021 at 5:30 pm. Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to Ozark
 Adventist Academy in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home 320 SW 2nd 
Street, Plainville, KS 67663.

Orva June Sanchez

Dr. Carolyn Kathryn Ehr, 86, of Las Cruces, NM, who dedicated her life to teaching and to helping others, died on April 10, 2021 in Las Cruces after a prolonged illness. 

She was born in Muskegon, MI, on November 21, 1934 to Gerald and Eleanor (Adamczyk) Ehr, the only sister in a family with elder brothers Donald and Richard and younger brother, Robert. All predeceased her.

Carolyn grew up in Muskegon, MI, where she attended St. Mary’s High School and graduated with the school’s final graduating class in 1953. She joined the Dominican sisters in Grand Rapids, MI. In 1958, while with the Dominicans, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Aquinas College, which she attended on a 4-year academic scholarship. She remained with the Dominican order for 17 years.

Carolyn considered herself, first and foremost, a teacher. She earned a Masters in Religious Education as well as a Masters in Mathematics, and taught mathematics at Aquinas College for six years. Carolyn also taught mathematics at the University of Florida as a Visiting Professor, and then 
as an Instructor in the Department of Math in the Franklin College of Arts &amp; Sciences at the University of Georgia, where she successfully defended her Ed.D. thesis in 1979.

In 1987, she took a position in the Mathematics Department at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS, and taught at FHSU until her retirement. During her tenure, in addition to her teaching and administrative duties, she worked tirelessly to advance the position of women in mathematics through various leadership positions and organizations: she served as the President of the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics 1981-1982, and in 1983 was elected Treasurer of Women in Mathematics 
Education – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. She also worked with Princeton Educational Testing Service to create questions for standardized tests.

Upon her retirement from FHSU, she endowed the Dr. Carolyn Ehr Mathematics scholarship, awarded each year to a student of Math Teacher Education.

She was active in Catholic parishes everywhere she lived, taking on roles of minister of communion, reader at Mass, and being part of committees of religious education, social action and social justice. An avid volunteer outside of her church as well, she was a member of the Board of Directors for the Ellis County, KS, Habitat for Humanity from its inception, among other organizations in and around Hays. In New Mexico, most recently she was part of Indivisible, an organization dedicated to voter registration efforts and support of progressive candidates for office. 

Everywhere Carolyn lived, she spent many volunteer hours working to make the lives of local children and their families better. All aspects of Carolyn’s life were filled with intellectual growth and social involvement. She made friends wherever she lived, many of whom stayed in touch until the end of her life. Though she had played party bridge for many years, late in life she made new friends while taking lessons to learn 
duplicate bridge, playing until her health no longer permitted it. Carolyn loved to travel! Some of her most memorable trips were to Australia, Japan and Europe. She almost never missed a family wedding, of which there were many – her brothers had 16 children among them. She enjoyed getting together with her brothers and their extended families, finding a sense of sisterhood with their spouses Marge, Luanne, Mary, and Ginny. Carolyn was an active and much-loved presence in the lives of her many nieces and nephews.

Her family, friends, vocation, and faith were her touchstones, and the world is a poorer place without her in it. She is survived by sisters-in-law Virginia Ehr, Luanne Ehr, and Mary Ehr; fifteen nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; great friends Rosalie and Weeden Nichols, Faith St. Marie, Ellen Veed, Louise Barnitz, Carol Cyrs, and many others.

Donations in Carolyn’s memory can be directed to: Mesilla Valley 
Community of Hope (999 W. Amador, Las Cruces NM 88005) or Casa De 
Peregrinos Food Program (999 W. Amador, Suite F, Las Cruces NM 88005). 
Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 
88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest 
book&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dr. Carolyn Kathryn Ehr, 86, of Las Cruces, NM, who dedicated her life to teaching and to helping others, died on April 10, 2021 in Las Cruces after a prolonged illness. She was born in Muskegon, MI, on November 21, 1934 to Gerald and Eleanor (Adamczyk) Ehr, the only sister in a family with elder brothers Donald and Richard and younger brother, Robert. All predeceased her. 
Carolyn grew up in Muskegon, MI, where she attended St. Mary’s High School and graduated with the school’s final graduating class in 1953. She joined the Dominican sisters in Grand Rapids, MI. In 1958, while with the Dominicans, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Aquinas College, which she attended on a 4-year academic scholarship. She remained with the Dominican order for 17 years. 
Carolyn considered herself, first and foremost, a teacher. She earned a Masters in Religious Education as well as a Masters in Mathematics, and taught mathematics at Aquinas College for six years. Carolyn also taught mathematics at the University of Florida as a Visiting Professor, and then 
as an Instructor in the Department of Math in the Franklin College of Arts &amp; Sciences at the University of Georgia, where she successfully defended her Ed.D. thesis in 1979. 
In 1987, she took a position in the Mathematics Department at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS, and taught at FHSU until her retirement. During her tenure, in addition to her teaching and administrative duties, she worked tirelessly to advance the position of women in mathematics through various leadership positions and organizations: she served as the President of the Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics 1981-1982, and in 1983 was elected Treasurer of Women in Mathematics 
Education – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. She also worked with Princeton Educational Testing Service to create questions for standardized tests. Upon her retirement from FHSU, she endowed the Dr. Carolyn Ehr Mathematics scholarship, awarded each year to a student of Math Teacher Education. 
She was active in Catholic parishes everywhere she lived, taking on roles of minister of communion, reader at Mass, and being part of committees of religious education, social action and social justice. An avid volunteer outside of her church as well, she was a member of the Board of Directors for the Ellis County, KS, Habitat for Humanity from its inception, among other organizations in and around Hays. In New Mexico, most recently she was part of Indivisible, an organization dedicated to voter registration efforts and support of progressive candidates for office. Everywhere Carolyn lived, she spent many volunteer hours working to make the lives of local children and their families better. All aspects of Carolyn’s life were filled with intellectual growth and social involvement. She made friends wherever she lived, many of whom stayed in touch until the end of her life. Though she had played party bridge for many years, late in life she made new friends while taking lessons to learn 
duplicate bridge, playing until her health no longer permitted it. Carolyn loved to travel! Some of her most memorable trips were to Australia, Japan and Europe. She almost never missed a family wedding, of which there were many – her brothers had 16 children among them. She enjoyed getting together with her brothers and their extended families, finding a sense of sisterhood with their spouses Marge, Luanne, Mary, and Ginny. Carolyn was an active and much-loved presence in the lives of her many nieces and nephews. 
Her family, friends, vocation, and faith were her touchstones, and the world is a poorer place without her in it. She is survived by sisters-in-law Virginia Ehr, Luanne Ehr, and Mary Ehr; fifteen nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; great friends Rosalie and Weeden Nichols, Faith St. Marie, Ellen Veed, Louise Barnitz, Carol Cyrs, and many others. 
Donations in Carolyn’s memory can be directed to: Mesilla Valley 
Community of Hope (999 W. Amador, Las Cruces NM 88005) or Casa De 
Peregrinos Food Program (999 W. Amador, Suite F, Las Cruces NM 88005). 
Arrangements by Getz Funeral Home, 1410 E. Bowman Ave., Las Cruces, NM 
88001. Please visit www.getzcares.com to sign the local online guest 
book&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dr. Carolyn Kathryn Ehr

Elma “Honey” Auchard, 100 years of age, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away 
Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio, where she
 was a resident. 

 Elma was born February 22, 1921, in Woodston, Kansas, 
the daughter of the late James G. and Edna G. (Grimes) Breckenridge.  
She was a 1938 graduate of Woodston High School.  Elma continued her 
education attending Pittsburg Teacher’s College, Wayne State University 
and St. Mary’s College.  Elma married Rev. Edward D. Auchard on July 23,
 1944 in Woodston, Kansas, and he preceded her in death on December 12, 
2014. 

A devoted wife, mother and homemaker, Elma had the opportunity to
 teach. She was passionate about assisting her husband Edward in his 
ministries. Elma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bryan. 
 She had served at the Secretary of the Maumee Valley Presbyterial, a 
Board Member of the Bryan YMCA, AFS Chapter Past President and as a 
member of the Metropolitan Board AFS as well as serving as President of 
the West Bloomfield AFS Chapter in the Detroit area. Elma also served 
as Co-President of the AFS Chapter in Bryan from 1993- 1995. Elma 
enjoyed reading, making crafts and traveling. She accompanied Edward in
 their many travels, both international and domestic.
 Surviving is her daughter, Joanne (William) Senefsky of Sun City, 
California; three grandchildren, Mark (Lisa) Senefsky of Salt Lake City,
 Utah, Cari (Ken Prince) Senefsky of Austin, Texas and Christi (Ben) 
Koehlinger of Lakewood, California; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth 
Senefsky, Sarah Senefsky, Oliver Koehlinger and Martin Koehlinger; one 
sister, Grace Merkey of Monte Vista, Colorado. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; husband, Rev. Edward D. Auchard and one sister, 
Wilma Bartholomew.
 Visitation for Elma “Honey” Auchard will be held Friday, April 23, 
2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, 506 
Oxford Drive, Bryan, Ohio where her funeral service will follow at 11:00
 a.m. with Pastor Carol Pierson officiating. Local arrangements are 
under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 225 East High Street, 
Bryan, Ohio. Graveside committal services for Mrs. Auchard will be 
made at 11:00 a.m., Monday April 26, 2021 in Woodston City Cemetery, 
Woodston, Kansas, under the care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider 
memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 506 Oxford 
Drive, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
 Condolences may be sent to the family or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com

Elma “Honey” Auchard, 100 years of age, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away 
Friday, April 9, 2021 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio, where she
 was a resident. Elma was born February 22, 1921, in Woodston, Kansas, 
the daughter of the late James G. and Edna G. (Grimes) Breckenridge. 
She was a 1938 graduate of Woodston High School. Elma continued her 
education attending Pittsburg Teacher’s College, Wayne State University 
and St. Mary’s College. Elma married Rev. Edward D. Auchard on July 23,
 1944 in Woodston, Kansas, and he preceded her in death on December 12, 
2014. A devoted wife, mother and homemaker, Elma had the opportunity to
 teach. She was passionate about assisting her husband Edward in his 
ministries. Elma was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Bryan. 
 She had served at the Secretary of the Maumee Valley Presbyterial, a 
Board Member of the Bryan YMCA, AFS Chapter Past President and as a 
member of the Metropolitan Board AFS as well as serving as President of 
the West Bloomfield AFS Chapter in the Detroit area. Elma also served 
as Co-President of the AFS Chapter in Bryan from 1993- 1995. Elma 
enjoyed reading, making crafts and traveling. She accompanied Edward in
 their many travels, both international and domestic.
 Surviving is her daughter, Joanne (William) Senefsky of Sun City, 
California; three grandchildren, Mark (Lisa) Senefsky of Salt Lake City,
 Utah, Cari (Ken Prince) Senefsky of Austin, Texas and Christi (Ben) 
Koehlinger of Lakewood, California; four great-grandchildren, Elizabeth 
Senefsky, Sarah Senefsky, Oliver Koehlinger and Martin Koehlinger; one 
sister, Grace Merkey of Monte Vista, Colorado. She was preceded in 
death by her parents; husband, Rev. Edward D. Auchard and one sister, 
Wilma Bartholomew.
 Visitation for Elma “Honey” Auchard will be held Friday, April 23, 
2021 from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. in the First Presbyterian Church, 506 
Oxford Drive, Bryan, Ohio where her funeral service will follow at 11:00
 a.m. with Pastor Carol Pierson officiating. Local arrangements are 
under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 225 East High Street, 
Bryan, Ohio. Graveside committal services for Mrs. Auchard will be 
made at 11:00 a.m., Monday April 26, 2021 in Woodston City Cemetery, 
Woodston, Kansas, under the care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider 
memorial contributions be made to First Presbyterian Church, 506 Oxford 
Drive, Bryan, Ohio 43506.
 Condolences may be sent to the family or the online guest book may be signed at www.oberlinturnbull.com

Elma 'Honey' Auchard

Kenneth R. Snow, age 80, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
December 16, 1940, in Lamar, Missouri, the son of Forest &amp; Margaret 
Ambler Snow.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, Kenny worked 
for Rainbow Bread Company as an area supervisor and later driving fuel 
truck for L&amp;M Western Tire before retiring.

He was a member of the First Christian Church and Lake Scott Car Club
 both of Scott City, Kansas and Eagles Lodge #3124 of Garden City, 
Kansas.

On November 10, 1960, he married Jacque J. Shearmire in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on July 2, 2020, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Daughters - Shawn &amp; Kelly Conine of 
Scott City, Kansas, Kimmie Moore of Corryton, Tennessee, Four 
Grandchildren - Zachery &amp; Alli Conine of Scott City, Kansas, Marley 
&amp; John Koons of Lakin, Kansas, Danielle Moore &amp; Kendrick Tate of
 Powell, Tennessee, Alisha Moore of Corryton, Tennessee, Nine Great 
Grandchildren - Kirbe &amp; Kipton Koons, Harper, Callaway &amp; Sutton 
Conine, Neviana Mayes, Isaac Harvey, Shyann Jones, and Kyson Tate.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Jacque, and One Grandson - Devin Andrew Conine.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 
2021,&nbsp;at the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper and Steve Payne presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live
 on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page 
(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 10:25 AM.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials may be written to the Scott Community Foundation for a 
technical school scholarship in Kenny &amp; Jacque’s name in care of 
Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Kenneth R. Snow, age 80, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
December 16, 1940, in Lamar, Missouri, the son of Forest &amp; Margaret 
Ambler Snow.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, Kenny worked 
for Rainbow Bread Company as an area supervisor and later driving fuel 
truck for L&amp;M Western Tire before retiring.He was a member of the First Christian Church and Lake Scott Car Club
 both of Scott City, Kansas and Eagles Lodge #3124 of Garden City, 
Kansas.On November 10, 1960, he married Jacque J. Shearmire in Scott City, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on July 2, 2020, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Daughters - Shawn &amp; Kelly Conine of 
Scott City, Kansas, Kimmie Moore of Corryton, Tennessee, Four 
Grandchildren - Zachery &amp; Alli Conine of Scott City, Kansas, Marley 
&amp; John Koons of Lakin, Kansas, Danielle Moore &amp; Kendrick Tate of
 Powell, Tennessee, Alisha Moore of Corryton, Tennessee, Nine Great 
Grandchildren - Kirbe &amp; Kipton Koons, Harper, Callaway &amp; Sutton 
Conine, Neviana Mayes, Isaac Harvey, Shyann Jones, and Kyson Tate.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Jacque, and One Grandson - Devin Andrew Conine.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 
2021,&nbsp;at the First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. 
Rodney Hopper and Steve Payne presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live
 on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page 
(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 10:25 AM.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials may be written to the Scott Community Foundation for a 
technical school scholarship in Kenny &amp; Jacque’s name in care of 
Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.

Kenneth R. Snow

Christie Callaway, 63, died April 15, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center,
 Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 17, 1958, in Hoisington, Kansas, 
the daughter of David and Freida L. (Herbel) Callaway. Christie 
graduated from Hoisington High School in 1976 and later received her 
nursing degree from Kansas University.

She is survived by: two children; David Bockman and wife Roda of 
Springfield, Missouri, and Ammie Bockman and significant other Shane 
Keys of Forsyth, Missouri; a sister, Valarie Knight and husband Jerry of
 Ozark, Missouri; and an aunt, Jeanette Smith of Hoisington.&nbsp; She was 
lovingly known as “Gigi” to her three grandchildren, Bralynn, Ella, and 
Ezra.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Freida Callaway.

Visitation will be 12 noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home,
 with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 2
 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 
Hoisington, with Rev. Wayne Baldyga presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in 
Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Christie Callaway, 63, died April 15, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center,
 Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 17, 1958, in Hoisington, Kansas, 
the daughter of David and Freida L. (Herbel) Callaway. Christie 
graduated from Hoisington High School in 1976 and later received her 
nursing degree from Kansas University.She is survived by: two children; David Bockman and wife Roda of 
Springfield, Missouri, and Ammie Bockman and significant other Shane 
Keys of Forsyth, Missouri; a sister, Valarie Knight and husband Jerry of
 Ozark, Missouri; and an aunt, Jeanette Smith of Hoisington.&nbsp; She was 
lovingly known as “Gigi” to her three grandchildren, Bralynn, Ella, and 
Ezra.She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Freida Callaway.Visitation will be 12 noon to 8 p.m., Wednesday, at the funeral home,
 with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 2
 p.m., Thursday, April 22, 2021, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 
Hoisington, with Rev. Wayne Baldyga presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow in 
Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Christie Callaway

Thursday, June 17th, 1954-Saturday, April 17th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, June 17th, 1954-Saturday, April 17th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Gregory Louis Phillippi

Norbert L. Burkhart, 88, passed away April 15, 2021, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

He was born May 28, 1932, in Spearville, the son of Jerome Fred and 
Agnes Marie Stegman Burkhart.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
Farmer/Rancher.

He was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Hanston where he served
 as an elder.&nbsp; He was a lifetime VFW member and belonged to the Gideons 
International.&nbsp; He also served in the United States Army in Korea

On June 6, 1953, he married Darlene Hubin in Hanston.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Dave (Tami) Burkhart, Burdett, 
Barry (Jo Lynn) Burkhart, Bison; daughter, Connie (Kevin) White, 
Medicine Lodge; brother, Jerald (Pat) Burkhart, Port Orange, FL; eight 
grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Billy Dean Burkhart and a sister, Delores Elaine Burkhart.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Faith 
Fellowship Church, Hanston, with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Service 
will be viewable via facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Hanston Cemetery,
 Hanston with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Gideons International in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Norbert L. Burkhart, 88, passed away April 15, 2021, at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.He was born May 28, 1932, in Spearville, the son of Jerome Fred and 
Agnes Marie Stegman Burkhart.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
Farmer/Rancher.He was a member of Faith Fellowship Church in Hanston where he served
 as an elder.&nbsp; He was a lifetime VFW member and belonged to the Gideons 
International.&nbsp; He also served in the United States Army in KoreaOn June 6, 1953, he married Darlene Hubin in Hanston.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Dave (Tami) Burkhart, Burdett, 
Barry (Jo Lynn) Burkhart, Bison; daughter, Connie (Kevin) White, 
Medicine Lodge; brother, Jerald (Pat) Burkhart, Port Orange, FL; eight 
grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Billy Dean Burkhart and a sister, Delores Elaine Burkhart.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday, April 19, 2021 at Faith 
Fellowship Church, Hanston, with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Service 
will be viewable via facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Hanston Cemetery,
 Hanston with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Gideons International in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Norbert L. Burkhart

Jason Scott Clapham, 41, passed away April 16, 2021, at his home in Burdett.

He was born June 27, 1979, in Great Bend, the son of David E. and Cathreen “Cathi” A. Rainbolt Clapham.

Growing up in Larned, he was a graduate of the Pawnee Heights High 
School class of 1998. He later moved to Texas where he graduated from 
Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) and also graduated with honors 
from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) with an associate degree in 
Automotive Technology. Returning to Burdett in 2016, he was a mechanic 
for Schwartz Auto Service in Jetmore. He was of the Christian faith, and
 enjoyed building model cars, watching Nascar, and shooting guns.

On March 10, 2007, he married Sarah A. Darby in Cedar Hill, Texas; they later divorced.

Survivors include: his parents, David and Cathi Clapham, Burdett; 
three sons, David Eric Clapham, Huntsville, Texas, Christian Matthew 
Clapham, Burdett; Joshua, Nathaniel Clapham, Jetmore; a daughter, 
Katherine Ann Clapham, Jetmore; two brothers, Christopher David Clapham,
 Kansas City, Missouri, Aaron Phillip Clapham, Burdett; two sisters, 
Andrea (David) Ramirez, Shawnee, Sara Renea (Micheal Miller) Clapham, 
Emporia; and fiancé, Summer Leiby, Jetmore.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. 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 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021, with
 family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned. Cremation will follow the service and a private family inurnment
 will be at a later date in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to PanCAN, the Pancreatic Cancer Action 
Network, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Jason Scott Clapham, 41, passed away April 16, 2021, at his home in Burdett.He was born June 27, 1979, in Great Bend, the son of David E. and Cathreen “Cathi” A. Rainbolt Clapham.Growing up in Larned, he was a graduate of the Pawnee Heights High 
School class of 1998. He later moved to Texas where he graduated from 
Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) and also graduated with honors 
from Universal Technical Institute (UTI) with an associate degree in 
Automotive Technology. Returning to Burdett in 2016, he was a mechanic 
for Schwartz Auto Service in Jetmore. He was of the Christian faith, and
 enjoyed building model cars, watching Nascar, and shooting guns.On March 10, 2007, he married Sarah A. Darby in Cedar Hill, Texas; they later divorced.Survivors include: his parents, David and Cathi Clapham, Burdett; 
three sons, David Eric Clapham, Huntsville, Texas, Christian Matthew 
Clapham, Burdett; Joshua, Nathaniel Clapham, Jetmore; a daughter, 
Katherine Ann Clapham, Jetmore; two brothers, Christopher David Clapham,
 Kansas City, Missouri, Aaron Phillip Clapham, Burdett; two sisters, 
Andrea (David) Ramirez, Shawnee, Sara Renea (Micheal Miller) Clapham, 
Emporia; and fiancé, Summer Leiby, Jetmore.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. 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 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021, with
 family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned. Cremation will follow the service and a private family inurnment
 will be at a later date in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to PanCAN, the Pancreatic Cancer Action 
Network, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Jason Scott Clapham

Elsie Mildred Conine, 100, passed away on April 14, 2021, at her son’s
 home in Cimarron, KS.&nbsp; She was born on October 8, 1920, in Scott County,
 KS the daughter of Oscar and Emma Young.

Funeral service will be on Monday, April 19, 2021, 2:30 PM, at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, KS.&nbsp; Burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, from 10:00 A.M. -
 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021, with the family present from 5:00 
PM - 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Historical Society.

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 </figure>Elsie Mildred Conine, 100, passed away on April 14, 2021, at her son’s
 home in Cimarron, KS.&nbsp; She was born on October 8, 1920, in Scott County,
 KS the daughter of Oscar and Emma Young.Funeral service will be on Monday, April 19, 2021, 2:30 PM, at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, KS.&nbsp; Burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, from 10:00 A.M. -
 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 18, 2021, with the family present from 5:00 
PM - 7:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Historical Society.

Elsie Mildred Conine

Alvin Mader, age 94, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Alvin Mader, age 94, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

May 21, 1924
 -
 April 14, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

Click <a href="https://www.enfieldfh.com/obituaries/Ailene-Maxine-Houghton?obId=20797208#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 -
 April 14, 2021 An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.Click <a href="https://www.enfieldfh.com/obituaries/Ailene-Maxine-Houghton?obId=20797208#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ailene Maxine Houghton

Lance Walters, age 69, passed away November 24, 2020. Lance was born 
on February 14, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Lloyd “Dutch” and Jan 
(McDonald) Walters. He married Pam Weigel and they later divorced. He 
then married Sandy Demel on September 25, 1987, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church in Great Bend, Kansas.

Lance lived most of his life in Great Bend, Kansas. He owned and 
operated McDonald Tank &amp; Equipment, Inc. He began working there as a
 field hand on May 14, 1973. He worked his way up and then took over the
 business from his grandfather. Lance enjoyed working and anything 
outdoors, including riding the sand dunes, golfing and spending time at 
the lake.

Survivors include, his wife, Sandy Walters of the home; a daughter, 
Jessica Walters, a son, Kory Walters, and a grandson, Oren Walters, all 
of Great Bend; two brothers, Greg Walters and wife Gail of Siloam 
Springs, Arkansas, and John Hill and wife Julie of Olathe, Kansas. He 
was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Dutch” Walters and Jan 
(McDonald) Walters Hill; and a brother, Randy Walters.

A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Best Western Inn Courtyard. 2920 10th
 St., Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Kansas Oil &amp;
 Gas Museum or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lance Walters, age 69, passed away November 24, 2020. Lance was born 
on February 14, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas, to Lloyd “Dutch” and Jan 
(McDonald) Walters. He married Pam Weigel and they later divorced. He 
then married Sandy Demel on September 25, 1987, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church in Great Bend, Kansas.Lance lived most of his life in Great Bend, Kansas. He owned and 
operated McDonald Tank &amp; Equipment, Inc. He began working there as a
 field hand on May 14, 1973. He worked his way up and then took over the
 business from his grandfather. Lance enjoyed working and anything 
outdoors, including riding the sand dunes, golfing and spending time at 
the lake.Survivors include, his wife, Sandy Walters of the home; a daughter, 
Jessica Walters, a son, Kory Walters, and a grandson, Oren Walters, all 
of Great Bend; two brothers, Greg Walters and wife Gail of Siloam 
Springs, Arkansas, and John Hill and wife Julie of Olathe, Kansas. He 
was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Dutch” Walters and Jan 
(McDonald) Walters Hill; and a brother, Randy Walters.A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Best Western Inn Courtyard. 2920 10th
 St., Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Kansas Oil &amp;
 Gas Museum or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Lance Walters

John Randall Lampe, age 59, passed away April 10, 2021, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born November 26, 1961, in Wichita, 
Kansas to Wendell &amp; Carolyn Sue (Beal) Lampe. He married Lenora 
Hayes on August 8, 1987, in Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, John was previously a banker for 
First National Bank, Great Bend and Peoples State Bank, Ellinwood. Most 
recently, he served as Business Administrator, for sixteen years, for 
the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility until 2017. John was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Great Bend Noon Lions Club, and 
served as treasurer for the Kansas Correctional Association, and was a 
graduate of the Kansas Department of Corrections Leadership Development 
Academy, and the Great Bend Leadership Conference. John enjoyed golf, 
traveling, and family vacations. John also held a passion for planes and
 aviation, and had obtained his pilots license. He was an avid KU fan 
and loved spending his time outdoors. John especially loved spending 
time with his children.

John is survived by his wife, Lenora Lampe of the home; one son, 
Cameron Lampe of Shoreview, MN; one daughter, Taylor Lampe and fiancé 
Drew Fitzgerald of Lawrence; a sister, Kerry J. Lampe of Great Bend; a 
step-sister Jill Herald of Denver, CO; a step-brother, Bruce Huss and 
wife Karen of Wichita. He was proceeded in death by his father, Wendell 
Lampe; and his mother and stepfather, Carolyn and O.W. Huss.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral home, with family to receive friends from 2:00 to
 4:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 19,
 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Barbara Jones
 and Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association or the American
 Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>John Randall Lampe, age 59, passed away April 10, 2021, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born November 26, 1961, in Wichita, 
Kansas to Wendell &amp; Carolyn Sue (Beal) Lampe. He married Lenora 
Hayes on August 8, 1987, in Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, John was previously a banker for 
First National Bank, Great Bend and Peoples State Bank, Ellinwood. Most 
recently, he served as Business Administrator, for sixteen years, for 
the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility until 2017. John was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the Great Bend Noon Lions Club, and 
served as treasurer for the Kansas Correctional Association, and was a 
graduate of the Kansas Department of Corrections Leadership Development 
Academy, and the Great Bend Leadership Conference. John enjoyed golf, 
traveling, and family vacations. John also held a passion for planes and
 aviation, and had obtained his pilots license. He was an avid KU fan 
and loved spending his time outdoors. John especially loved spending 
time with his children.John is survived by his wife, Lenora Lampe of the home; one son, 
Cameron Lampe of Shoreview, MN; one daughter, Taylor Lampe and fiancé 
Drew Fitzgerald of Lawrence; a sister, Kerry J. Lampe of Great Bend; a 
step-sister Jill Herald of Denver, CO; a step-brother, Bruce Huss and 
wife Karen of Wichita. He was proceeded in death by his father, Wendell 
Lampe; and his mother and stepfather, Carolyn and O.W. Huss.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral home, with family to receive friends from 2:00 to
 4:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 19,
 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Barbara Jones
 and Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the ALS Association or the American
 Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

John Randall Lampe

Kenneth Eugene Gatlin, 68, the best big brother ever, walked right into 
heaven on April 12, 2021. We are sorry not to have more days with 
Kenneth, but he is not sorry to now live in the presence of his Lord. 
Kenneth was born June 23, 1952, to Calvin and Joyce (Lauritsen) Gatlin 
and would be the oldest of eight children. His parents brought him home 
to the Lauritsen Homestead north of Gem, Kansas. Before he turned four, 
Kenneth, moved to Colby, Kansas, where he resided until this January 
when he moved to Pratt, Kansas to be close to family. 
Kenneth graduated from Colby High School in 1970 and Colby Community 
College in 1972 with an Associate of Arts degree in pre-engineering. But
 this was not the end of school for him! During the next 30+ years, he 
tutored his siblings and many nieces and nephews at one time or another.
 He patiently helped at any hour of the day or night, even with college 
math classes he had never taken. A math whiz, Kenneth challenged his 
nieces and nephews with complicated word problems at family gatherings 
and was thrilled when they eventually could solve these problems. 
Kenneth was known to his siblings as the "Loan Shark.” He was generous 
with his time and treasure, never denying a sibling’s request. Among 
other things, he made car loans, ensured a sister made it to her job 
interview by buying new tires after she had two blowouts, wired money to
 a brother whose car broke down in Nevada on his way to school in 
California, and co-signed on a credit card so that brother would not be 
stranded again. He loaned his car to siblings for months at a time while
 continuing to pay the car insurance. A phone call to Kenneth made 
everything right. What would we have done without Kenneth looking out 
for the rest of us? 
Throughout his life, Kenneth was on the move in all kinds of vehicles. 
He started riding a tricycle and soon graduated to riding a bike 
downtown to get the mail. The summer following 6th grade, Grandpa and 
Grandma Lauritsen requested Kenneth’s help with harvest, driving trucks 
and combines. Later he taught all his siblings to drive a stick shift. 
He just loved being at John Deere with Dad. From 8th grade on he spent 
most of his summers working at John Deere repairing all kinds of farm 
equipment. Kenneth had a keen understanding of equipment computer 
operations and was the preferred mechanic by many farmers. 
Around 2004, Kenneth heard of a little girl who perished because there 
was no one to drive the ambulance. This spurred Kenneth to action. After
 working at John Deere for forty years, he trained as an Emergency 
Medical Technician and then became the Director of EMS Services in 
Thomas County. He also maintained and drove the ambulance. Kenneth was 
Mom’s personal driver and was willing to take her anywhere for a family 
gathering. Regardless of the location, Kenneth willingly served as 
chauffer and even more willingly beat anyone in a board game. 
Kenneth was a world traveler and relished learning new things. He 
traveled to New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Greece, Panama, most of 
western Europe, among other destinations, including five visits to 
relatives in Denmark. Kenneth was known as a jovial friend. He was Mom’s
 traveling companion on Golden Passport trips. He served on the board of
 both the Western Plains Arts Association and Pickin’ on the Plains and 
regularly took Mom to their concerts. A faithful son, he stood by Mom’s 
side always, tenderly caring for her in her last days. What a son! 
Kenneth woke each day to put in an honest day’s work helping others, 
rather than thinking of himself. He worked tirelessly and played 
joyfully (especially if a game of Rook was on the line!). His life was 
undergirded by his faith in almighty God. Kenneth died as he lived - 
with his boots on. 
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is 
survived by all seven of his siblings: Wilma Lauber (Mike) of Hill City,
 KS, Rita Crews (Paul) of Neosho, MO, David Gatlin (Oleva) of Shell 
Knob, MO, Dorothy Macy (Kenton) of Charleston, IL, Diana Weatherford 
(Kim) of Flower Mound, TX, Duane Gatlin (Christina) of Tomball, TX, and 
Terry Gatlin (Michelle) of Pratt, KS; sixteen nieces and nephews (and 
their spouses): Amber Morris (Philip), McKinzie Newman (Joe), Matthew 
Crews, Maria Crews, Nathan Macy, Aaron Macy, Stacia Macy, Emma 
Weatherford, Abby Weatherford, Jonathan Gatlin, Andrew Gatlin, Sarah 
Gatlin, Elijah Gatlin, Samuel Gatlin, Gabby Gatlin, and Luke Gatlin; and
 seven great nieces and nephews: Ethen, Shaelyn, Tyler, Bryden, Payton, 
Anna, and Paul. The family would like to thank Parkwood Village in 
Pratt, Kansas, for welcoming Kenneth into their community. 
Kenneth's Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 17th at 2:00 PM at
 the First Presbyterian Church in Colby, KS (515 W Fourth Street, Colby,
 KS). The family will receive guests from 1:00-1:45 PM before the 
service. Following the service, those wanting to attend the burial at 
Lone Star Cemetery may join a caravan that will form at the church. 
The services may also be viewed via Zoom using the following internet link and information. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88965633008?pwd=OXpmOEJ1YjNSWWJ1ejBrWXR5MHdhUT09 
Meeting ID: 889 6563 3008 
Passcode: 67701 
or 
One can participate by phone by dialing1 346 248 7799 and following the prompts. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Colby First Presbyterian 
Church or Western Plains Arts Association (1225 S Range Ave, Colby, KS 
67701). Arrangements are under the direction of Baalmann Mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth Eugene Gatlin, 68, the best big brother ever, walked right into 
heaven on April 12, 2021. We are sorry not to have more days with 
Kenneth, but he is not sorry to now live in the presence of his Lord. 
Kenneth was born June 23, 1952, to Calvin and Joyce (Lauritsen) Gatlin 
and would be the oldest of eight children. His parents brought him home 
to the Lauritsen Homestead north of Gem, Kansas. Before he turned four, 
Kenneth, moved to Colby, Kansas, where he resided until this January 
when he moved to Pratt, Kansas to be close to family. 
Kenneth graduated from Colby High School in 1970 and Colby Community 
College in 1972 with an Associate of Arts degree in pre-engineering. But
 this was not the end of school for him! During the next 30+ years, he 
tutored his siblings and many nieces and nephews at one time or another.
 He patiently helped at any hour of the day or night, even with college 
math classes he had never taken. A math whiz, Kenneth challenged his 
nieces and nephews with complicated word problems at family gatherings 
and was thrilled when they eventually could solve these problems. 
Kenneth was known to his siblings as the "Loan Shark.” He was generous 
with his time and treasure, never denying a sibling’s request. Among 
other things, he made car loans, ensured a sister made it to her job 
interview by buying new tires after she had two blowouts, wired money to
 a brother whose car broke down in Nevada on his way to school in 
California, and co-signed on a credit card so that brother would not be 
stranded again. He loaned his car to siblings for months at a time while
 continuing to pay the car insurance. A phone call to Kenneth made 
everything right. What would we have done without Kenneth looking out 
for the rest of us? 
Throughout his life, Kenneth was on the move in all kinds of vehicles. 
He started riding a tricycle and soon graduated to riding a bike 
downtown to get the mail. The summer following 6th grade, Grandpa and 
Grandma Lauritsen requested Kenneth’s help with harvest, driving trucks 
and combines. Later he taught all his siblings to drive a stick shift. 
He just loved being at John Deere with Dad. From 8th grade on he spent 
most of his summers working at John Deere repairing all kinds of farm 
equipment. Kenneth had a keen understanding of equipment computer 
operations and was the preferred mechanic by many farmers. 
Around 2004, Kenneth heard of a little girl who perished because there 
was no one to drive the ambulance. This spurred Kenneth to action. After
 working at John Deere for forty years, he trained as an Emergency 
Medical Technician and then became the Director of EMS Services in 
Thomas County. He also maintained and drove the ambulance. Kenneth was 
Mom’s personal driver and was willing to take her anywhere for a family 
gathering. Regardless of the location, Kenneth willingly served as 
chauffer and even more willingly beat anyone in a board game. 
Kenneth was a world traveler and relished learning new things. He 
traveled to New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Greece, Panama, most of 
western Europe, among other destinations, including five visits to 
relatives in Denmark. Kenneth was known as a jovial friend. He was Mom’s
 traveling companion on Golden Passport trips. He served on the board of
 both the Western Plains Arts Association and Pickin’ on the Plains and 
regularly took Mom to their concerts. A faithful son, he stood by Mom’s 
side always, tenderly caring for her in her last days. What a son! 
Kenneth woke each day to put in an honest day’s work helping others, 
rather than thinking of himself. He worked tirelessly and played 
joyfully (especially if a game of Rook was on the line!). His life was 
undergirded by his faith in almighty God. Kenneth died as he lived - 
with his boots on. 
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is 
survived by all seven of his siblings: Wilma Lauber (Mike) of Hill City,
 KS, Rita Crews (Paul) of Neosho, MO, David Gatlin (Oleva) of Shell 
Knob, MO, Dorothy Macy (Kenton) of Charleston, IL, Diana Weatherford 
(Kim) of Flower Mound, TX, Duane Gatlin (Christina) of Tomball, TX, and 
Terry Gatlin (Michelle) of Pratt, KS; sixteen nieces and nephews (and 
their spouses): Amber Morris (Philip), McKinzie Newman (Joe), Matthew 
Crews, Maria Crews, Nathan Macy, Aaron Macy, Stacia Macy, Emma 
Weatherford, Abby Weatherford, Jonathan Gatlin, Andrew Gatlin, Sarah 
Gatlin, Elijah Gatlin, Samuel Gatlin, Gabby Gatlin, and Luke Gatlin; and
 seven great nieces and nephews: Ethen, Shaelyn, Tyler, Bryden, Payton, 
Anna, and Paul. The family would like to thank Parkwood Village in 
Pratt, Kansas, for welcoming Kenneth into their community. 
Kenneth's Celebration of Life will be Saturday, April 17th at 2:00 PM at
 the First Presbyterian Church in Colby, KS (515 W Fourth Street, Colby,
 KS). The family will receive guests from 1:00-1:45 PM before the 
service. Following the service, those wanting to attend the burial at 
Lone Star Cemetery may join a caravan that will form at the church. 
The services may also be viewed via Zoom using the following internet link and information. 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88965633008?pwd=OXpmOEJ1YjNSWWJ1ejBrWXR5MHdhUT09 
Meeting ID: 889 6563 3008 
Passcode: 67701 
or 
One can participate by phone by dialing1 346 248 7799 and following the prompts. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Colby First Presbyterian 
Church or Western Plains Arts Association (1225 S Range Ave, Colby, KS 
67701). Arrangements are under the direction of Baalmann Mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kenneth Eugene Gatlin

Donna Lee McAllaster, 90, passed away April 14, 2021, at Harry Hynes 
Memorial Hospice, Wichita. She was born January 20, 1931, at a small 
farm on the banks of Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Neb. to Loyal R. 
&amp; Mabel (Stump) Rhodes. Times on the farm were rough during the 
Great Depression, but they felt fortunate to always have milk, eggs, 
garden produce, and chickens.&nbsp; She learned to sew using the fabric from 
flour sacks.

By the time she graduated from High School, she had enough hoeing, 
weeding, hauling feed, milking, riding farm equipment, and plucking 
chickens to last a lifetime.&nbsp; She taught school for a year in a one-room
 schoolhouse, with no running water and a wood stove for heat. She later
 said that was the biggest challenge she ever had.

The next year she married a skinny pre-med student from western 
Kansas named Wendale E. McAllaster January 28, 1950 at her family home.&nbsp;
 She soon had more challenges, running the household and raising 
children among the demands of his surgical practice.&nbsp; They had a loving 
partnership for over 50 years.&nbsp; He died October 18, 2015.

A Great Bend resident since 1962, Donna was a homemaker, property 
manager, and volunteer.&nbsp; She was a member of First United Methodist 
Church, PEO, Progress Study Club, Barton County Alliance, Threadbenders 
Quilt Club, and Community Concert Board.&nbsp;&nbsp; She served as a Camp Fire and
 Cub Scout Leader, and driver for Meals on Wheels.&nbsp; Donna loved to quilt
 and sing with The Creatures of Habit.

Her greatest challenge really came after she no longer had the words 
to describe it.&nbsp; She negotiated the many disorientations and 
frustrations of Alzheimer’s with grace and dignity.&nbsp; She remained a kind
 and gentle soul with an iron backbone to the end, and loved her God and
 her family well.&nbsp; May her next chapter be a just reward.

Survivors include, two sons, Charles M. McAllaster of Longmont, Colo.
 and James W. McAllaster of Garden City; four daughters, Nancy J. 
Champion and husband Tom of Shelby Township, Mich., Claudia McAllaster 
of Leavenworth, Paula A. McAllaster of Wichita and Tammy Ellison and 
husband Elton of Leland, NC; a sister, Joan M. Burnham of Olathe; three 
grandchildren, Nick Wilkoff and wife Sun, Anna Jochum and husband Eric 
and Luke Feil and wife Christa; and five great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Wendale E. 
McAllaster; and her brother, Doran L. Rhodes.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to
 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 19,
 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Morita Truman presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 


Memorials have been designated to First United Methodist Church Great 
Bend and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/4/1618512271531.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Donna Lee McAllaster, 90, passed away April 14, 2021, at Harry Hynes 
Memorial Hospice, Wichita. She was born January 20, 1931, at a small 
farm on the banks of Turkey Creek in Gosper County, Neb. to Loyal R. 
&amp; Mabel (Stump) Rhodes. Times on the farm were rough during the 
Great Depression, but they felt fortunate to always have milk, eggs, 
garden produce, and chickens.&nbsp; She learned to sew using the fabric from 
flour sacks.By the time she graduated from High School, she had enough hoeing, 
weeding, hauling feed, milking, riding farm equipment, and plucking 
chickens to last a lifetime.&nbsp; She taught school for a year in a one-room
 schoolhouse, with no running water and a wood stove for heat. She later
 said that was the biggest challenge she ever had.The next year she married a skinny pre-med student from western 
Kansas named Wendale E. McAllaster January 28, 1950 at her family home.&nbsp;
 She soon had more challenges, running the household and raising 
children among the demands of his surgical practice.&nbsp; They had a loving 
partnership for over 50 years.&nbsp; He died October 18, 2015.A Great Bend resident since 1962, Donna was a homemaker, property 
manager, and volunteer.&nbsp; She was a member of First United Methodist 
Church, PEO, Progress Study Club, Barton County Alliance, Threadbenders 
Quilt Club, and Community Concert Board.&nbsp;&nbsp; She served as a Camp Fire and
 Cub Scout Leader, and driver for Meals on Wheels.&nbsp; Donna loved to quilt
 and sing with The Creatures of Habit.Her greatest challenge really came after she no longer had the words 
to describe it.&nbsp; She negotiated the many disorientations and 
frustrations of Alzheimer’s with grace and dignity.&nbsp; She remained a kind
 and gentle soul with an iron backbone to the end, and loved her God and
 her family well.&nbsp; May her next chapter be a just reward.Survivors include, two sons, Charles M. McAllaster of Longmont, Colo.
 and James W. McAllaster of Garden City; four daughters, Nancy J. 
Champion and husband Tom of Shelby Township, Mich., Claudia McAllaster 
of Leavenworth, Paula A. McAllaster of Wichita and Tammy Ellison and 
husband Elton of Leland, NC; a sister, Joan M. Burnham of Olathe; three 
grandchildren, Nick Wilkoff and wife Sun, Anna Jochum and husband Eric 
and Luke Feil and wife Christa; and five great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dr. Wendale E. 
McAllaster; and her brother, Doran L. Rhodes.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, April 18, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to
 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, April 19,
 2021, at First United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Morita Truman presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to First United Methodist Church Great 
Bend and Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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