“How precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” —&nbsp;Psalm 116:15

Jean Elizabeth (Rector) Krebs, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother entered into the joy of her Master on March 21, 2021.

Jean was born on October 12, 1944, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was the 
second of four children to Merwin and Genevieve Rector. The family moved
 to Scott City, Kansas when Jean was in elementary school. She married 
her high school sweetheart, Don Krebs, on June 15, 1963. She devoted her
 life to her husband, six children, and twelve grandchildren. She 
exemplified the life of a Proverbs 31 woman.

Jean is survived by her husband, Don Krebs, of Hutchinson, KS; sons: 
Andy (Madonna) Krebs of Fairland, OK; Matt (Judy) Krebs of Lancaster, 
PA; Daniel (Angie) Krebs of North Newton, KS; daughters: Anna (Brad) 
Berg of McPherson, KS; Beth (Keith) Schobert of Buckner, KY; Abi (Will) 
Goertzen of Lawrence, KS; and 12 grandchildren: Caleb, Ethan, Makaela 
(Fairland, OK); Landry, Anika (Lancaster, PA); Mia, Nicholas (North 
Newton, KS); Katie (McPherson, KS); Emma, Lola (Buckner, KY); Hannah, 
Isaac (Lawrence, KS). She is also survived by her sisters Mary (Rector) 
Korf of Canon City, CO, and Alice (Rector) Collinsworth of Edmond, OK

She is preceded in death by her parents Merwin and Genevieve (Johnson) Rector, and her brother John Rector.

Graveside Services for all friends and family will be held at 11:00 
a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City,
 Kansas with Andy Krebs presiding (masks encouraged).&nbsp; Services will be 
streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page 
(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 10:55 a.m.

In Lieu of Flowers memorials can be made to the Jean Krebs Memorial 
Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March
 25, 2021, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>“How precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” —&nbsp;Psalm 116:15Jean Elizabeth (Rector) Krebs, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother entered into the joy of her Master on March 21, 2021.Jean was born on October 12, 1944, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was the 
second of four children to Merwin and Genevieve Rector. The family moved
 to Scott City, Kansas when Jean was in elementary school. She married 
her high school sweetheart, Don Krebs, on June 15, 1963. She devoted her
 life to her husband, six children, and twelve grandchildren. She 
exemplified the life of a Proverbs 31 woman.Jean is survived by her husband, Don Krebs, of Hutchinson, KS; sons: 
Andy (Madonna) Krebs of Fairland, OK; Matt (Judy) Krebs of Lancaster, 
PA; Daniel (Angie) Krebs of North Newton, KS; daughters: Anna (Brad) 
Berg of McPherson, KS; Beth (Keith) Schobert of Buckner, KY; Abi (Will) 
Goertzen of Lawrence, KS; and 12 grandchildren: Caleb, Ethan, Makaela 
(Fairland, OK); Landry, Anika (Lancaster, PA); Mia, Nicholas (North 
Newton, KS); Katie (McPherson, KS); Emma, Lola (Buckner, KY); Hannah, 
Isaac (Lawrence, KS). She is also survived by her sisters Mary (Rector) 
Korf of Canon City, CO, and Alice (Rector) Collinsworth of Edmond, OKShe is preceded in death by her parents Merwin and Genevieve (Johnson) Rector, and her brother John Rector.Graveside Services for all friends and family will be held at 11:00 
a.m. Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City,
 Kansas with Andy Krebs presiding (masks encouraged).&nbsp; Services will be 
streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral Home page 
(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 10:55 a.m.In Lieu of Flowers memorials can be made to the Jean Krebs Memorial 
Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, March
 25, 2021, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Jean Elizabeth Krebs

Kenneth Ray Baker, 81, passed away on March 21, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on December&nbsp;15, 1939, in Ava,
 Missouri, the son of Manferd and Nadine (Bell)&nbsp;Baker.

Kenneth was a conservation technician for the Soil 
Conservation&nbsp;Service for 27 years from 1968 – 1995. He began farming in 
1986.&nbsp;He loved farming and especially working with farmers. He was 
a&nbsp;member of the Bazine City Council, Wet Walnut Watershed&nbsp;Board, and the
 Bazine Coop Board. He was a member of St. Luke’s&nbsp;Lutheran Church in 
Bazine and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in&nbsp;Scott City. He had served as 
Sunday School Treasurer and&nbsp;Superintendent as well as trustee. He 
married Louise Schriock on&nbsp;June 4, 1961, in Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp;He had a 
special place in his heart for his children, grandchildren&nbsp;and 
especially the great grandchildren. He loved spending time&nbsp;with them and
 teasing them.

Survivors include his wife, Louise Baker of Bazine; 2 sons, 
Terry&nbsp;(Carolyn) Baker of Wichita, Roger (Connie) Baker of 
Bazine;&nbsp;brother, Don Baker of Fort Collins, CO; 2 sisters, Marie Bray 
of&nbsp;North Glenn, CO, Shirley Schreiner of Prescott Valley, AZ; 
5&nbsp;grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-greatgrandchild.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter,&nbsp;Connie Ann 
Baker, and an infant brother, Timoth Baker.&nbsp;Funeral service will be on 
Friday, March 26, 2021, 11:00 A.M., at&nbsp;Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas. Burial in the Bazine&nbsp;Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Friends may
 call at Fitzgerald Funeral

Home, from 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday and Thursday&nbsp;with the 
family present on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 6:00&nbsp;P.M. - 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to Bazine Cemetery Fund&nbsp;or donors choice.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com">www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com</a>.

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 </figure>Kenneth Ray Baker, 81, passed away on March 21, 2021, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on December&nbsp;15, 1939, in Ava,
 Missouri, the son of Manferd and Nadine (Bell)&nbsp;Baker.Kenneth was a conservation technician for the Soil 
Conservation&nbsp;Service for 27 years from 1968 – 1995. He began farming in 
1986.&nbsp;He loved farming and especially working with farmers. He was 
a&nbsp;member of the Bazine City Council, Wet Walnut Watershed&nbsp;Board, and the
 Bazine Coop Board. He was a member of St. Luke’s&nbsp;Lutheran Church in 
Bazine and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in&nbsp;Scott City. He had served as 
Sunday School Treasurer and&nbsp;Superintendent as well as trustee. He 
married Louise Schriock on&nbsp;June 4, 1961, in Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp;He had a 
special place in his heart for his children, grandchildren&nbsp;and 
especially the great grandchildren. He loved spending time&nbsp;with them and
 teasing them.Survivors include his wife, Louise Baker of Bazine; 2 sons, 
Terry&nbsp;(Carolyn) Baker of Wichita, Roger (Connie) Baker of 
Bazine;&nbsp;brother, Don Baker of Fort Collins, CO; 2 sisters, Marie Bray 
of&nbsp;North Glenn, CO, Shirley Schreiner of Prescott Valley, AZ; 
5&nbsp;grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-greatgrandchild.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter,&nbsp;Connie Ann 
Baker, and an infant brother, Timoth Baker.&nbsp;Funeral service will be on 
Friday, March 26, 2021, 11:00 A.M., at&nbsp;Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas. Burial in the Bazine&nbsp;Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Friends may
 call at Fitzgerald FuneralHome, from 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday and Thursday&nbsp;with the 
family present on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 6:00&nbsp;P.M. - 8:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to Bazine Cemetery Fund&nbsp;or donors choice.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com">www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com</a>.

Kenneth Ray Baker

Mary B. Grigg, age 74, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 19,
 2021, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. She was born July 
31, 1946, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel 
(Hopper) Hollingsworth. 
Mary was born and raised in Scott City, Kansas, where she graduated high
 school. She married Steven Grigg on January 1, 1963; together they 
shared 58 wonderful years. Mary and Steve relocated to Ulysses in 1973. 
Mary was a homemaker, a loving mother to their three sons and wonderful 
cook. She spent time doing Bible studies at home, playing golf and being
 involved with the Bridge Club. Mary worked as a secretary for Smyth Oil
 &amp; Gas for many years and retired from Alltech Electric. Mary was an
 active and involved grandmother, she spent time in Kansas City and 
Nebraska with her grandchildren, watching them play sports and succeed 
in their academics. 
Mary is survived by her husband Steven, of Ulysses; sons, Darren Grigg 
and wife Lisa of Olathe, Kansas, Mason Grigg and wife Renee of Shawnee, 
Kansas, and Jason Grigg and wife Brooke of McCook, Nebraska; 
grandchildren, Tyler, Tanner, Holly, Robin, Jack, and Madison Grigg; and
 sister, Connie Knobbe and husband Larry of Wilson Lake, Kansas. 
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ethel; and sisters, Patricia Rudolph and Roberta Smith. 
Memorial service will be Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM at 
Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses, Kansas, with Reverend 
Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. The service will be live streamed on 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial contributions may be given 
to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s or the ALS Association in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary B. Grigg, age 74, of Ulysses, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 19,
 2021, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover, Kansas. She was born July 
31, 1946, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Ethel 
(Hopper) Hollingsworth. 
Mary was born and raised in Scott City, Kansas, where she graduated high
 school. She married Steven Grigg on January 1, 1963; together they 
shared 58 wonderful years. Mary and Steve relocated to Ulysses in 1973. 
Mary was a homemaker, a loving mother to their three sons and wonderful 
cook. She spent time doing Bible studies at home, playing golf and being
 involved with the Bridge Club. Mary worked as a secretary for Smyth Oil
 &amp; Gas for many years and retired from Alltech Electric. Mary was an
 active and involved grandmother, she spent time in Kansas City and 
Nebraska with her grandchildren, watching them play sports and succeed 
in their academics. 
Mary is survived by her husband Steven, of Ulysses; sons, Darren Grigg 
and wife Lisa of Olathe, Kansas, Mason Grigg and wife Renee of Shawnee, 
Kansas, and Jason Grigg and wife Brooke of McCook, Nebraska; 
grandchildren, Tyler, Tanner, Holly, Robin, Jack, and Madison Grigg; and
 sister, Connie Knobbe and husband Larry of Wilson Lake, Kansas. 
Mary is preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Ethel; and sisters, Patricia Rudolph and Roberta Smith. 
Memorial service will be Saturday, March 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM at 
Shelton Memorial Christian Church in Ulysses, Kansas, with Reverend 
Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. The service will be live streamed on 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Memorial contributions may be given 
to Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s or the ALS Association in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 67880. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mary B. Grigg

Howard R. Sloan, age 72, of Hays, 
passed away on March 22, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending 
with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street 
Hays, KS 67601.

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

Howard R. Sloan, age 72, of Hays, 
passed away on March 22, 2021, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are pending 
with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street 
Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com&nbsp;

Howard R. Sloan

Logan resident Ronald L. Becker passed away March 19, 2021, in Pittsburg, KS at the age of 83.&nbsp; He was born May 22, 1937, in Phillips County, the son of Rhodney &amp; Lucille (Jaenicke) Becker.

Survivors include his sons; Mitch of Pittsburg, KS &amp; Ty of Coweta, OK; his daughter, Angie Flora-Becker of Ockalawha, FL; his daughter-in-law, Charlotte Wirges-Becker of Holdrege, NE; his brother Bob of Logan, KS; 9 grandchildren &amp; 3 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

A Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thurs. March 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. John’s Catholic Church, Logan, with Father George Chalbhagam officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wed. with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts.&nbsp;

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Logan resident Ronald L. Becker passed away March 19, 2021, in Pittsburg, KS at the age of 83.&nbsp; He was born May 22, 1937, in Phillips County, the son of Rhodney &amp; Lucille (Jaenicke) Becker.Survivors include his sons; Mitch of Pittsburg, KS &amp; Ty of Coweta, OK; his daughter, Angie Flora-Becker of Ockalawha, FL; his daughter-in-law, Charlotte Wirges-Becker of Holdrege, NE; his brother Bob of Logan, KS; 9 grandchildren &amp; 3 great grandchildren.&nbsp;A Private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thurs. March 25 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. John’s Catholic Church, Logan, with Father George Chalbhagam officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wed. with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Logan Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Ronald L. Becker

An obituary is pending with <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/MaryJean-Cooper">Koons-Russell Funeral Home.</a>

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Mary Jean (Lee) Cooper

Harold E. Rees, 79, died on March 19, 2021, at Great Bend Health 
&amp; Rehab. He was born December 8, 1941, at Goodland, the son of 
Charles Rees, Jr. and Arlene (Kelley) Rees.

He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. First and 
foremost, Harold was a teacher whose philosophy was “To love his 
students like they were his own, bear with the mistakes and encourage 
them to do better.” Harold was a graduate of Bethany College and Indiana
 University where he achieved the Master of Arts in Education. Harold 
started his teaching career in Portis, Kansas, in 1963, eventually 
locating to Great Bend High School in 1970, where he would say “I teach 
not just mathematics skills, I teach kids. I don’t teach mathematics,” 
until his retirement in 2003.

Harold is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Rees, Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, 
Charles T. Rees.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 25,
 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Pastor Chris Lehew 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have 
been designated to Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Harold E. Rees, 79, died on March 19, 2021, at Great Bend Health 
&amp; Rehab. He was born December 8, 1941, at Goodland, the son of 
Charles Rees, Jr. and Arlene (Kelley) Rees.He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. First and 
foremost, Harold was a teacher whose philosophy was “To love his 
students like they were his own, bear with the mistakes and encourage 
them to do better.” Harold was a graduate of Bethany College and Indiana
 University where he achieved the Master of Arts in Education. Harold 
started his teaching career in Portis, Kansas, in 1963, eventually 
locating to Great Bend High School in 1970, where he would say “I teach 
not just mathematics skills, I teach kids. I don’t teach mathematics,” 
until his retirement in 2003.Harold is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Rees, Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, 
Charles T. Rees.A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 25,
 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church, with Pastor Chris Lehew 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have 
been designated to Trinity United Methodist Church, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Harold E. Rees

Raymond William “Shorty” Nieman, age 
72, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.&nbsp; Shorty 
was born January 11, 1949, in Colby, Kansas to Nick and Lucy 
(Broeckelman) Nieman.&nbsp; He was a 1967 graduate of Grinnell High School.&nbsp; 
Following his graduation, he served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970.&nbsp; 
On September 6, 1971, he married Kathy Percival in Oakley, Kansas. 
 
Shorty loved his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially elk,
 deer, pheasant, and turkey with friends Dale and Joe.&nbsp; He was a dirt 
track racing fan and enjoyed taking walks with his dogs.&nbsp; He was also an
 avid fan of the Chiefs, Jayhawks, and Royals. 
 
As a contractor, Shorty contributed to the Hays community in many ways, 
including the construction of additions to Hays Medical Center, St 
Nicholas of Myra Church, Hays Regional Airport, Hays Recreation Center, 
and many other projects. 
 
Shorty is survived by his wife, Kathy of Hays; their children; Raymond 
“Todd” Nieman and wife Colleen of Munjor, Kansas; Brandy Huser and 
husband Glenn of Victoria, Kansas; four grandchildren, Levi and Chelsie 
Huser of Victoria and Raymond “Brett” and Raylyn Nieman of Munjor; three
 brothers, Jerry Nieman and wife Helen of Golden, Colorado, &nbsp;Lawrence 
Nieman and wife Judy of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Kenny Nieman of 
Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Jean Loader and husband Don of Salina, 
Kansas; a sister-in-law, Pat Nieman of Garden City; as well as many 
nieces and nephews. 
 
He was preceded in death by his Parents; three brothers, Al, Jim, and 
Paul Nieman; and two sisters, Erma Nieman and Alma Gillispie. 
 
Graveside services will be Friday, March 26, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the 
Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery at 403 South 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 
67672. Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; In memory 
of Shorty, please dress casually and wear your favorite team shirt.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. 
 
Memorials may be made to Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; Checks made payable to 
the organization may be sent in care of the funeral chapel. 
 
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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72, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.&nbsp; Shorty 
was born January 11, 1949, in Colby, Kansas to Nick and Lucy 
(Broeckelman) Nieman.&nbsp; He was a 1967 graduate of Grinnell High School.&nbsp; 
Following his graduation, he served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970.&nbsp; 
On September 6, 1971, he married Kathy Percival in Oakley, Kansas. 
 
Shorty loved his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting, especially elk,
 deer, pheasant, and turkey with friends Dale and Joe.&nbsp; He was a dirt 
track racing fan and enjoyed taking walks with his dogs.&nbsp; He was also an
 avid fan of the Chiefs, Jayhawks, and Royals. 
 
As a contractor, Shorty contributed to the Hays community in many ways, 
including the construction of additions to Hays Medical Center, St 
Nicholas of Myra Church, Hays Regional Airport, Hays Recreation Center, 
and many other projects. 
 
Shorty is survived by his wife, Kathy of Hays; their children; Raymond 
“Todd” Nieman and wife Colleen of Munjor, Kansas; Brandy Huser and 
husband Glenn of Victoria, Kansas; four grandchildren, Levi and Chelsie 
Huser of Victoria and Raymond “Brett” and Raylyn Nieman of Munjor; three
 brothers, Jerry Nieman and wife Helen of Golden, Colorado, &nbsp;Lawrence 
Nieman and wife Judy of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Kenny Nieman of 
Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Jean Loader and husband Don of Salina, 
Kansas; a sister-in-law, Pat Nieman of Garden City; as well as many 
nieces and nephews. 
 
He was preceded in death by his Parents; three brothers, Al, Jim, and 
Paul Nieman; and two sisters, Erma Nieman and Alma Gillispie. 
 
Graveside services will be Friday, March 26, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the 
Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery at 403 South 13th Street, WaKeeney, KS 
67672. Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; In memory 
of Shorty, please dress casually and wear your favorite team shirt.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. 
 
Memorials may be made to Hays VFW Honor Guard.&nbsp; Checks made payable to 
the organization may be sent in care of the funeral chapel. 
 
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Raymond William 'Shorty' Nieman

Richard “Rick” Kent Dougherty, 69, of Eudora, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home.

Rick was born October 4, 1951, in Lucas, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of five sons born to William B. and MariAnnette (Chard) Dougherty.&nbsp; He grew up in Lucas and graduated from Lucas High School in the Class of ’69.

Rick was united in marriage to Shelley (Schmidt) Spradlin on December 26, 1995, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Rick and Shelley brought together a family of four children: Dawn, Lindsay, Jana and Jeff.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell for 12 years before moving to Eudora.

In Rick’s earlier years, he began his career as a salesman for LaFarge Cement Company.&nbsp; His most loved role was as a PlanScape Sales Manager for Virco Manufacturing, a school supply company, before retiring in February 2020.&nbsp; He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; When living in Russell, Rick served on the USD 407 School Board for over ten years.&nbsp; He enjoyed a good round of golf; drawing and designing projects for his family and friends; cheering on KU Basketball; and refereeing and umpiring youth sports.&nbsp; His main love in life was his family.

Rick’s surviving family include his wife of 25 years, Shelley, of the home; daughters, Dawn Holecek (Rich) of Paxico, Kansas, Lindsay Lee (Desmond) of Palm Harbor, Florida and Jana Spradlin (Justin) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; son, Jeff Spradlin of Platte City, Missouri; brothers, Tarry Dougherty (Connie) of Lucas, Kansas, Bernie Dougherty (Linda) of Parsons, Kansas, Tim Dougherty (Kristie) of Wichita, Kansas and Todd Dougherty (Teri) of Lucas, Kansas; and nine grandchildren.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Rick’s life will be held during the funeral mass at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with the rosary and vigil following at 7:15 PM.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with the K-18 Baseball Association.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Richard “Rick” Kent Dougherty, 69, of Eudora, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at his home.Rick was born October 4, 1951, in Lucas, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of five sons born to William B. and MariAnnette (Chard) Dougherty.&nbsp; He grew up in Lucas and graduated from Lucas High School in the Class of ’69.Rick was united in marriage to Shelley (Schmidt) Spradlin on December 26, 1995, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Rick and Shelley brought together a family of four children: Dawn, Lindsay, Jana and Jeff.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell for 12 years before moving to Eudora.In Rick’s earlier years, he began his career as a salesman for LaFarge Cement Company.&nbsp; His most loved role was as a PlanScape Sales Manager for Virco Manufacturing, a school supply company, before retiring in February 2020.&nbsp; He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Eudora and was a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; When living in Russell, Rick served on the USD 407 School Board for over ten years.&nbsp; He enjoyed a good round of golf; drawing and designing projects for his family and friends; cheering on KU Basketball; and refereeing and umpiring youth sports.&nbsp; His main love in life was his family.Rick’s surviving family include his wife of 25 years, Shelley, of the home; daughters, Dawn Holecek (Rich) of Paxico, Kansas, Lindsay Lee (Desmond) of Palm Harbor, Florida and Jana Spradlin (Justin) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; son, Jeff Spradlin of Platte City, Missouri; brothers, Tarry Dougherty (Connie) of Lucas, Kansas, Bernie Dougherty (Linda) of Parsons, Kansas, Tim Dougherty (Kristie) of Wichita, Kansas and Todd Dougherty (Teri) of Lucas, Kansas; and nine grandchildren.Rick was preceded in death by his parents.A celebration of Rick’s life will be held during the funeral mass at 10:30 AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with the rosary and vigil following at 7:15 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the K-18 Baseball Association.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Richard 'Rick' Kent Dougherty

Donna Jean (Collins) Armstrong, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 
2021, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Donna was born January 22, 1932 in St. Francis, Kansas, the oldest 
daughter of Lewis and Mae (Carmichael) Collins.&nbsp; When she was a teenager
 the family moved to Goodland, Kansas where she graduated from Goodland 
High School in 1950.&nbsp; She was married April 25, 1953 to her high school 
sweetheart, Harry Merle Armstrong Jr. at Camp Carson in Colorado 
Springs, Colorado.&nbsp; After Merle was discharged from the Army they lived 
in Pueblo, Colorado for a short time and returned to Goodland, Kansas to
 raise their family.&nbsp; They moved to Edson, Kansas in 1982 where they 
lived until Merle’s passing in 2017.&nbsp; They had been married for 64 
years.&nbsp; Donna moved to Baldwin City in 2019 to be closer to her children
 in eastern Kansas.

Donna lived a full life as a homemaker, and worked as a police 
dispatcher for several years.&nbsp; She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and 
gardening.&nbsp; She was known for her wittiness and her sharp sense of 
humor.&nbsp; She loved collecting antiques and had a bell collection 
representing locations around the world.&nbsp; She treasured seeing her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She always had an endless supply
 of Doritos for them.&nbsp; Nearly every time she spoke with them she 
requested they send more pictures.&nbsp;

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Mae Collins, 
husband, Merle, a son, Scott Armstrong, and an infant sister, Jo Ann 
Collins.&nbsp;

She is survived by three children, Vickie (Bennie) Haremza of 
Lawrence, Kansas, Brenda (Cody) Lingo of Cahone, Colorado, and Mike 
(Karen) Armstrong of Fairway, Kansas; a brother, Roger Collins of 
Goodland, Kansas; 11 grandchildren: Jason, Jamey, Jessica, Jennifer, 
Jacob, Ashley, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Patrick, Daniel and Ian; and 15 
great-grandchildren: Lara, Teisha, Annabelle, Bintou, Lee, Finn, Cooper,
 Finnley, Coumba, Youssoupha, Sawyer, Rowan, Wyatt, Cecilia and Sonni 
Rae.

A celebration of life will be held in June, and inurnment&nbsp;will be at 
the Goodland Cemetery. &nbsp;Information visit&nbsp;&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Donna Jean (Collins) Armstrong, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 
2021, at Vintage Park Assisted Living in Baldwin City, Kansas.Donna was born January 22, 1932 in St. Francis, Kansas, the oldest 
daughter of Lewis and Mae (Carmichael) Collins.&nbsp; When she was a teenager
 the family moved to Goodland, Kansas where she graduated from Goodland 
High School in 1950.&nbsp; She was married April 25, 1953 to her high school 
sweetheart, Harry Merle Armstrong Jr. at Camp Carson in Colorado 
Springs, Colorado.&nbsp; After Merle was discharged from the Army they lived 
in Pueblo, Colorado for a short time and returned to Goodland, Kansas to
 raise their family.&nbsp; They moved to Edson, Kansas in 1982 where they 
lived until Merle’s passing in 2017.&nbsp; They had been married for 64 
years.&nbsp; Donna moved to Baldwin City in 2019 to be closer to her children
 in eastern Kansas.Donna lived a full life as a homemaker, and worked as a police 
dispatcher for several years.&nbsp; She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and 
gardening.&nbsp; She was known for her wittiness and her sharp sense of 
humor.&nbsp; She loved collecting antiques and had a bell collection 
representing locations around the world.&nbsp; She treasured seeing her 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She always had an endless supply
 of Doritos for them.&nbsp; Nearly every time she spoke with them she 
requested they send more pictures.&nbsp;Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Mae Collins, 
husband, Merle, a son, Scott Armstrong, and an infant sister, Jo Ann 
Collins.&nbsp;She is survived by three children, Vickie (Bennie) Haremza of 
Lawrence, Kansas, Brenda (Cody) Lingo of Cahone, Colorado, and Mike 
(Karen) Armstrong of Fairway, Kansas; a brother, Roger Collins of 
Goodland, Kansas; 11 grandchildren: Jason, Jamey, Jessica, Jennifer, 
Jacob, Ashley, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Patrick, Daniel and Ian; and 15 
great-grandchildren: Lara, Teisha, Annabelle, Bintou, Lee, Finn, Cooper,
 Finnley, Coumba, Youssoupha, Sawyer, Rowan, Wyatt, Cecilia and Sonni 
Rae.A celebration of life will be held in June, and inurnment&nbsp;will be at 
the Goodland Cemetery. &nbsp;Information visit&nbsp;&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Donna Jean (Collins) Armstrong

Ralph N. Engel, a lifelong&nbsp;Hays resident and businessman, passed on March 19, 2021, at Brewster Place Retirement Community in Topeka.

Ralph was born January 11, 1925, in Hays, the second child and first son of Carl&nbsp;A. and Mary Dreher Engel. He spent his adolescence in Hays, culminating upon graduation from St. Joseph's Military Academy in 1943. Adulthood came quickly thereafter, when he enlisted in the United States Navy and saw action in the South Pacific with the CUB 16 of the Naval Amphibious Forces.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged in 1946.&nbsp;

Upon returning to Hays, Ralph attended Ft. Hays State University on the GI Bill and graduated with a Bachelor of Business in 1951. He enjoyed those years and membership in Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.&nbsp; The friendships Ralph developed then were close, and he sustained them throughout the rest of his life.

On August 25, 1949, Ralph and Mary Bernita Rohr married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. They both enjoyed playing golf, a sport handed down generations to their great-grandchildren. Their marriage spanned 48 years until Bernita’s passing in 1997.

Following college graduation Ralph became heavily involved in his family's extensive poultry and farming operations.&nbsp; When the Engel Hatchery closed, Ralph embraced career change and became a licensed investment advisor and stockbroker. His practice thrived and grew into Werth Wealth Management, which operates today. Ralph believed meeting clients, discussing the various investments to help them meet their goals and seeing their success was an honor.&nbsp; He thoroughly loved his profession, and he did not retire his license until age 90.&nbsp;

Ralph believed in paying his dues to the Hays community which meant so much to him. He was an active member of many organizations too numerous to mention here. He served on the boards of St. Anthony Hospital, Midwest Energy, Ellis County Historical Society, and the St. Joseph's Church Committee. He served as president of the Kansas Poultry Association and St. Joseph’s Military Academy Alumni Association, and he was proud to be a charter member of Hays VFW Post No. 9075.&nbsp;

Golfing with family and friends at Smoky Hill Country Club well into his 90s, attending the annual Veteran's Day observances, and&nbsp;engaging in the battle of wits with his Round Table lunch buddies for over 40 years brought him immense pleasure.&nbsp; His was a life well-lived.

Leaving to mourn his passing are his children: Keith and his wife, Peggy Engel of Wichita and their two children Christie Welch and Jeffrey Engel and his wife, Beth; Chuck and his wife, Janet Engel, of Topeka, and their daughter Amelia Engel; and Maryann Schmidt and her husband Paul, of Ft. Mill, South Carolina, and their three children: Molly Brunjes, and her husband Ben; Michael and his wife Anne Schmidt; and David and his wife Caroline Schmidt; ten great grandchildren; his brother, Ernest, of Hays; his sister Norma and her husband Lee Munk of Salina; and sisters-in-law Kathryn Rohr and Lillian Rohr both of Hays. &nbsp;

Ralph was pre-deceased by his wife Bernita; granddaughter Julia Engel; his parents Carl and Mary Engel; his brother Harold Engel; and his sisters Caroline Goetz and Irene Houston.

Ralph's life is to be celebrated during a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on March 24,&nbsp;at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow the services at St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; His family will host a plated luncheon following burial at Smoky Hill Country Club. &nbsp;

Ralph will lie in state at Brock's North Hill Chapel Tuesday evening.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary service at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family will greet Ralph's friends, extended family, and acquaintances between 5 and 8 p.m. at the mortuary.

Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to Fort Hays State University men’s and women’s golf program.

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

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

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 </figure>Ralph N. Engel, a lifelong&nbsp;Hays resident and businessman, passed on March 19, 2021, at Brewster Place Retirement Community in Topeka.Ralph was born January 11, 1925, in Hays, the second child and first son of Carl&nbsp;A. and Mary Dreher Engel. He spent his adolescence in Hays, culminating upon graduation from St. Joseph's Military Academy in 1943. Adulthood came quickly thereafter, when he enlisted in the United States Navy and saw action in the South Pacific with the CUB 16 of the Naval Amphibious Forces.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged in 1946.&nbsp;Upon returning to Hays, Ralph attended Ft. Hays State University on the GI Bill and graduated with a Bachelor of Business in 1951. He enjoyed those years and membership in Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity.&nbsp; The friendships Ralph developed then were close, and he sustained them throughout the rest of his life.On August 25, 1949, Ralph and Mary Bernita Rohr married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. They both enjoyed playing golf, a sport handed down generations to their great-grandchildren. Their marriage spanned 48 years until Bernita’s passing in 1997.Following college graduation Ralph became heavily involved in his family's extensive poultry and farming operations.&nbsp; When the Engel Hatchery closed, Ralph embraced career change and became a licensed investment advisor and stockbroker. His practice thrived and grew into Werth Wealth Management, which operates today. Ralph believed meeting clients, discussing the various investments to help them meet their goals and seeing their success was an honor.&nbsp; He thoroughly loved his profession, and he did not retire his license until age 90.&nbsp;Ralph believed in paying his dues to the Hays community which meant so much to him. He was an active member of many organizations too numerous to mention here. He served on the boards of St. Anthony Hospital, Midwest Energy, Ellis County Historical Society, and the St. Joseph's Church Committee. He served as president of the Kansas Poultry Association and St. Joseph’s Military Academy Alumni Association, and he was proud to be a charter member of Hays VFW Post No. 9075.&nbsp;Golfing with family and friends at Smoky Hill Country Club well into his 90s, attending the annual Veteran's Day observances, and&nbsp;engaging in the battle of wits with his Round Table lunch buddies for over 40 years brought him immense pleasure.&nbsp; His was a life well-lived.Leaving to mourn his passing are his children: Keith and his wife, Peggy Engel of Wichita and their two children Christie Welch and Jeffrey Engel and his wife, Beth; Chuck and his wife, Janet Engel, of Topeka, and their daughter Amelia Engel; and Maryann Schmidt and her husband Paul, of Ft. Mill, South Carolina, and their three children: Molly Brunjes, and her husband Ben; Michael and his wife Anne Schmidt; and David and his wife Caroline Schmidt; ten great grandchildren; his brother, Ernest, of Hays; his sister Norma and her husband Lee Munk of Salina; and sisters-in-law Kathryn Rohr and Lillian Rohr both of Hays. &nbsp;Ralph was pre-deceased by his wife Bernita; granddaughter Julia Engel; his parents Carl and Mary Engel; his brother Harold Engel; and his sisters Caroline Goetz and Irene Houston.Ralph's life is to be celebrated during a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. on March 24,&nbsp;at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow the services at St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors.&nbsp; His family will host a plated luncheon following burial at Smoky Hill Country Club. &nbsp;Ralph will lie in state at Brock's North Hill Chapel Tuesday evening.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus rosary service at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family will greet Ralph's friends, extended family, and acquaintances between 5 and 8 p.m. at the mortuary.Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church or to Fort Hays State University men’s and women’s golf program.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;

Ralph N. Engel

Donald Dean Dolezal Sr., 90, passed away March 18, 2021, in Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Gorham, Kan., to John Dolezal, Sr.
 and Agnes Sabina Breer.&nbsp; Donald married Fern Maria Klotz October 28, 
1951, in LaCrosse.&nbsp; Fern passed away March 8, 2021.

Don moved from Gorham to Ellinwood in 1947, graduating from Ellinwood
 High School in 1949.&nbsp; Serving during the Korean War, he was inducted 
into the U.S. Army Oct. 30, 1951, and was discharged July 29, 1953, with
 the rank of Corporal.&nbsp; Following his service, Donald moved to Great 
Bend, and was employed in the oilfield industry as a roustabout for FH 
&amp; B, partner in D &amp; M Roustabout Service and roustabout foreman 
for Clinton Oil, Energy Reserves Group and BHP, retiring in 1989.&nbsp; 
Donald was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, V.F.W. Post 3111, Lake 
Barton Golf Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golfing 
(shooting three hole in ones!), gardening and cheering on his favorite 
sports teams.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren's 
activities and spending time with his family.

Survivors include two sons, Donald Dolezal, Jr. of Great Bend and Ray
 Dolezal of Hoisington; three daughters, Ida Woydziak and husband David 
of Hoisington, Donna Manwarren and husband Tom of Greenwood, Mo., and 
Jean Jones and husband Michael of Hoisington; one sister, Shirley 
Gerhart of Stratford, Okla.; twelve grandchildren, Aaron Dolezal, Brian 
Dolezal and wife Andrea, Michelle Jenkins and husband Chad, Matthew 
Dolezal, Nathan Woydziak and wife Melissa, Shawn Woydziak and wife 
Brittany, Crystal Schroeder and husband Brian, Cortney Boor and husband 
Glenn, Tyler Manwarren and wife Chelsea, Derek Ludwig, Ethan Ludwig, and
 Sienna Ludwig; and twenty-three great grandchildren. He was preceded in
 death by his parents; brothers, John Dolezal, Jr. and Wayne Dolezal; 
and sisters, Lenora Staab, Irene Chisholm and Marjorie Leath.

Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Barbara Jones presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at 3:15 p.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Gorham, with military 
rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.
 to 9:00 p.m., Monday March 22, with family receiving friends 6:30 to 
8:00 p.m. all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be given to 
American Cancer Society or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Donald Dean Dolezal Sr., 90, passed away March 18, 2021, in Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He was born Sept. 24, 1930, in Gorham, Kan., to John Dolezal, Sr.
 and Agnes Sabina Breer.&nbsp; Donald married Fern Maria Klotz October 28, 
1951, in LaCrosse.&nbsp; Fern passed away March 8, 2021.Don moved from Gorham to Ellinwood in 1947, graduating from Ellinwood
 High School in 1949.&nbsp; Serving during the Korean War, he was inducted 
into the U.S. Army Oct. 30, 1951, and was discharged July 29, 1953, with
 the rank of Corporal.&nbsp; Following his service, Donald moved to Great 
Bend, and was employed in the oilfield industry as a roustabout for FH 
&amp; B, partner in D &amp; M Roustabout Service and roustabout foreman 
for Clinton Oil, Energy Reserves Group and BHP, retiring in 1989.&nbsp; 
Donald was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, V.F.W. Post 3111, Lake 
Barton Golf Club and enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, golfing 
(shooting three hole in ones!), gardening and cheering on his favorite 
sports teams.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren's 
activities and spending time with his family.Survivors include two sons, Donald Dolezal, Jr. of Great Bend and Ray
 Dolezal of Hoisington; three daughters, Ida Woydziak and husband David 
of Hoisington, Donna Manwarren and husband Tom of Greenwood, Mo., and 
Jean Jones and husband Michael of Hoisington; one sister, Shirley 
Gerhart of Stratford, Okla.; twelve grandchildren, Aaron Dolezal, Brian 
Dolezal and wife Andrea, Michelle Jenkins and husband Chad, Matthew 
Dolezal, Nathan Woydziak and wife Melissa, Shawn Woydziak and wife 
Brittany, Crystal Schroeder and husband Brian, Cortney Boor and husband 
Glenn, Tyler Manwarren and wife Chelsea, Derek Ludwig, Ethan Ludwig, and
 Sienna Ludwig; and twenty-three great grandchildren. He was preceded in
 death by his parents; brothers, John Dolezal, Jr. and Wayne Dolezal; 
and sisters, Lenora Staab, Irene Chisholm and Marjorie Leath.Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Pastor Barbara Jones presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at 3:15 p.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Gorham, with military 
rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be 11:00 a.m.
 to 9:00 p.m., Monday March 22, with family receiving friends 6:30 to 
8:00 p.m. all at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to 
American Cancer Society or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Donald Dean Dolezal Sr.

Maria Gonzalez de Olivas, 85, passed away March 20, 2021, at 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; She was born 
September 27, 1935, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Roberto and Maria (Chavira)
 Gonzalez.&nbsp; Maria married Pascual Olivas March 30, 1959, in Chihuahua, 
Mexico.&nbsp;

Maria, a homemaker, has been a Great Bend resident since 2010.&nbsp; She 
was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church.

Family members include husband Pascual Gonzalez De Olivas, of the 
home; four sons, Raymundo Olivas, Armando Olivas, Pascual Olivas and 
Roberto Olivas; three daughters, Isela Olivas, Alma Rosa Olivas, Rosa 
Elvia Olivas; two brothers, Rodolpo Gonzalez and Leandro Gonzalez; and 
one sister, Emilia Gonzalez.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 
2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don 
Bedore.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. &nbsp;Visitation
 will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with a vigil and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 
2021, with Father Terrance Klein.

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 </figure>Maria Gonzalez de Olivas, 85, passed away March 20, 2021, at 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus.&nbsp; She was born 
September 27, 1935, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Roberto and Maria (Chavira)
 Gonzalez.&nbsp; Maria married Pascual Olivas March 30, 1959, in Chihuahua, 
Mexico.&nbsp;Maria, a homemaker, has been a Great Bend resident since 2010.&nbsp; She 
was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church.Family members include husband Pascual Gonzalez De Olivas, of the 
home; four sons, Raymundo Olivas, Armando Olivas, Pascual Olivas and 
Roberto Olivas; three daughters, Isela Olivas, Alma Rosa Olivas, Rosa 
Elvia Olivas; two brothers, Rodolpo Gonzalez and Leandro Gonzalez; and 
one sister, Emilia Gonzalez.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 
2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don 
Bedore.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. &nbsp;Visitation
 will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with a vigil and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 23, 
2021, with Father Terrance Klein.

Maria Gonzalez de Olivas

Jackie “Jack” Joe Watts, age 77, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1943, at Portis, Kansas to Orville Richard and Edna Mae (Maier) Watts.&nbsp; He married Barbara (Dillon) Grabbe then he married Karen T. (Dinges) on January 23, 1996, at Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp;

He worked at Shade Construction Company in Hays for 40 years, and became owner and operator of the Company.&nbsp; He grew up in Portis, and was a 1961 graduate of Portis High School, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Fort Hays State University in 1965.&nbsp; He was an auctioneer with Bob Munch Auctions for over 20 years and had a used furniture store in Hays for a few years.&nbsp; He was a member of the New Life Center Assembly of God Church in Hays, an avid hunter, fisherman and football fan.&nbsp; Jack enjoyed golfing, playing cards and going gambling.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Watts, of the home; one son, Brian Watts and RoJene Brockelman, Hays, KS; one daughter, Julie Sulzman and Shawn Sulzman, Hays, KS; one step-son, Michael Schmidtberger and wife, Marcey, Walker, KS; two brothers, Gerald Watts and wife, Marlene, Downs, KS; Mike Watts, Topeka, KS; his mother-in-law, Mildred Dinges, Hays, KS; two step-sisters, Marjorie Albrecht, Downs, KS; Marilyn King, Hays, KS; five grandchildren, Cody (Tracy) Watts; Cade Watts; Shelby (Andrew) Bach; Kirsten Sulzman and her fiancé, Zack Schilowsky; Sydney Sulzman and her&nbsp; fiancé, Brady Jacques; three step-grandchildren, Taylor Schmidtberger; Kiley Schmidtberger and her fiancé, Brady Beagley; Cole Schmidtberger; four great grandchildren, Elaina and Leo Bach; Sadie and Owen Watts.

He was preceded in death by his father; his mother; his step-father, Clifton Watts; and one nephew, Don Watts.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the New Life Center Assembly of God Church, 1701 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas with pastor Sabian Chaney officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. &nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the New Life Center Assembly of God Church or the Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Jackie “Jack” Joe Watts, age 77, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1943, at Portis, Kansas to Orville Richard and Edna Mae (Maier) Watts.&nbsp; He married Barbara (Dillon) Grabbe then he married Karen T. (Dinges) on January 23, 1996, at Las Vegas, NV.&nbsp;He worked at Shade Construction Company in Hays for 40 years, and became owner and operator of the Company.&nbsp; He grew up in Portis, and was a 1961 graduate of Portis High School, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Fort Hays State University in 1965.&nbsp; He was an auctioneer with Bob Munch Auctions for over 20 years and had a used furniture store in Hays for a few years.&nbsp; He was a member of the New Life Center Assembly of God Church in Hays, an avid hunter, fisherman and football fan.&nbsp; Jack enjoyed golfing, playing cards and going gambling.Survivors include his wife, Karen Watts, of the home; one son, Brian Watts and RoJene Brockelman, Hays, KS; one daughter, Julie Sulzman and Shawn Sulzman, Hays, KS; one step-son, Michael Schmidtberger and wife, Marcey, Walker, KS; two brothers, Gerald Watts and wife, Marlene, Downs, KS; Mike Watts, Topeka, KS; his mother-in-law, Mildred Dinges, Hays, KS; two step-sisters, Marjorie Albrecht, Downs, KS; Marilyn King, Hays, KS; five grandchildren, Cody (Tracy) Watts; Cade Watts; Shelby (Andrew) Bach; Kirsten Sulzman and her fiancé, Zack Schilowsky; Sydney Sulzman and her&nbsp; fiancé, Brady Jacques; three step-grandchildren, Taylor Schmidtberger; Kiley Schmidtberger and her fiancé, Brady Beagley; Cole Schmidtberger; four great grandchildren, Elaina and Leo Bach; Sadie and Owen Watts.He was preceded in death by his father; his mother; his step-father, Clifton Watts; and one nephew, Don Watts.Memorial Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at the New Life Center Assembly of God Church, 1701 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas with pastor Sabian Chaney officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.The family suggests memorials to the New Life Center Assembly of God Church or the Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Jackie 'Jack' Joe Watts

Ralph Engel, Hays, passed away on March 19, 2021, at Brewster Place - Topeka. 

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

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 </figure>Ralph Engel, Hays, passed away on March 19, 2021, at Brewster Place - Topeka. Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Ralph Engel

Ryan Haxton, Hays, passed away on March 19, 2021 at his home in Hays. 

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

Ryan Haxton, Hays, passed away on March 19, 2021 at his home in Hays. Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

Ryan Haxton

On Tuesday evening, March 16, 2021, Thomas left behind his weary body 
and joined those who have gone before him.&nbsp; Now free to do all the 
things that he could no longer do.

He has left behind to grieve his wife of many years, Jo; his 
daughter and her husband, Ira Leigh and Chris with their two children; 
his son Richard and his husband Paul, and their two precious kiddos 
(puppies).&nbsp; Also, his sons Sean (Karen), Michael (Alyssa) and daughter, 
Rhonds (Darrell) Matal. There are 11 grandchildren and 2 
great-grandchildren. Also left to grieve are two sisters, Edwina Daharsh
 and her husband, Floyd Daharsh, and Nadine McGrady and brother, Jerry 
and wife Dee, his many beloved friends including Mike and Keith.

Thomas’ life was consumed by his “job” of which he described as 
“never having to work, I just go daily and visit with my friends”.&nbsp; He 
worked over 40 years in the animal health industry and was still 
employed when he made his last delivery on March 11th, and after entering the hospital, he made his last phone call to his friend/customer in Scott City.

Jo is his wife and his partner and his love, but Animal Health 
International was definitely his mistress, as is shown in the following 
written by “Chubb” Kline: 

“It is with a heavy heart I inform you of the passing of Tom
 Sehl. Tom was a salesmen and company man and had the battle scars to 
prove it. Although Tom’s health had deteriorated in recent years it’s 
hard not to remember him as a titan of the industry. Although he hadn’t 
been operating at peak performance recently, he was still taking care of
 his customers and company up to the end. Tom always had a smile on his 
face and he was constantly on the verge of the next big deal. The key to
 his success was his infectious positive attitude and ability to 
constantly be selling himself and his services to his customers. He 
worked tirelessly in Kansas to grow and obtain some of the largest 
feeding organizations in Southwest Kansas. He will always be remembered 
for his work ethic, his smile, occasional joke and a deep desire to do 
what was best for the company he worked for.

"We have it from here old friend, thank up for the memories and the education you have blessed us all with over the years. God Bless.”

Please remember him with a smile and know that he left his wife 
with a list of things to be done, words for precious friends and that he
 shall be missed beyond description.

Per his request, there will be no services.

If anyone wishes to remember him with a memorial, he wanted 
donations to Sacred Heart School, 510 South School, Ness City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Thomas Edward Sehl (1946 ~ 2021)On Tuesday evening, March 16, 2021, Thomas left behind his weary body 
and joined those who have gone before him.&nbsp; Now free to do all the 
things that he could no longer do.He has left behind to grieve his wife of many years, Jo; his 
daughter and her husband, Ira Leigh and Chris with their two children; 
his son Richard and his husband Paul, and their two precious kiddos 
(puppies).&nbsp; Also, his sons Sean (Karen), Michael (Alyssa) and daughter, 
Rhonds (Darrell) Matal. There are 11 grandchildren and 2 
great-grandchildren. Also left to grieve are two sisters, Edwina Daharsh
 and her husband, Floyd Daharsh, and Nadine McGrady and brother, Jerry 
and wife Dee, his many beloved friends including Mike and Keith.Thomas’ life was consumed by his “job” of which he described as 
“never having to work, I just go daily and visit with my friends”.&nbsp; He 
worked over 40 years in the animal health industry and was still 
employed when he made his last delivery on March 11th, and after entering the hospital, he made his last phone call to his friend/customer in Scott City.Jo is his wife and his partner and his love, but Animal Health 
International was definitely his mistress, as is shown in the following 
written by “Chubb” Kline: “It is with a heavy heart I inform you of the passing of Tom
 Sehl. Tom was a salesmen and company man and had the battle scars to 
prove it. Although Tom’s health had deteriorated in recent years it’s 
hard not to remember him as a titan of the industry. Although he hadn’t 
been operating at peak performance recently, he was still taking care of
 his customers and company up to the end. Tom always had a smile on his 
face and he was constantly on the verge of the next big deal. The key to
 his success was his infectious positive attitude and ability to 
constantly be selling himself and his services to his customers. He 
worked tirelessly in Kansas to grow and obtain some of the largest 
feeding organizations in Southwest Kansas. He will always be remembered 
for his work ethic, his smile, occasional joke and a deep desire to do 
what was best for the company he worked for."We have it from here old friend, thank up for the memories and the education you have blessed us all with over the years. God Bless.”Please remember him with a smile and know that he left his wife 
with a list of things to be done, words for precious friends and that he
 shall be missed beyond description.Per his request, there will be no services.If anyone wishes to remember him with a memorial, he wanted 
donations to Sacred Heart School, 510 South School, Ness City, Kansas.

Thomas Edward Sehl

Beverly Ann Wilken, 74, of Norton, KS passed away March 17, 2021 at the Norton County Hospital. She was born September 30, 1946 in Ansley, NE to Kenneth and Ethelyn (Pirnie) Sadler.

Beverly grew up in Ansley, NE and graduated from Ansley High School in 1965. She went on to attend Kearney St. College and then she went to radio school in Falls City, NE. Beverly married Dennis Wilken on September 20, 1980 in Ansley. She worked for Charles and Daisy Worden Jewelry Store and then for years at the First Security Bank in Norton. Beverly then went to work at Halls Clothing Store in Norton for 19 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, doing needlepoint, and watching HGTV and Wheel of Fortune. Beverly was a member of the Norton Christian Church and the IF: Gathering Women’s Group. She also coordinated the funeral dinners at the church for many years. 

Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Ethelyn Sadler. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Wilken of Norton, KS; brothers-in-law, James (Dorothy) Wilken of Edinburg, TX and Mike (Roslyn) Wilken of Enid, OK; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Nelson of Bertrand, NE and Diane Deselms of Cambridge, NE and many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Norton Christian Church. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Monday, March 22, 2021 also at the church. Burial will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Liberty Cemetery in Custer County, Nebraska. Memorial contributions may be made to Norton Christian Church or the Norton County EMS. Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com Arrangements by: Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. 

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 </figure>Beverly Ann Wilken, 74, of Norton, KS passed away March 17, 2021 at the Norton County Hospital. She was born September 30, 1946 in Ansley, NE to Kenneth and Ethelyn (Pirnie) Sadler.Beverly grew up in Ansley, NE and graduated from Ansley High School in 1965. She went on to attend Kearney St. College and then she went to radio school in Falls City, NE. Beverly married Dennis Wilken on September 20, 1980 in Ansley. She worked for Charles and Daisy Worden Jewelry Store and then for years at the First Security Bank in Norton. Beverly then went to work at Halls Clothing Store in Norton for 19 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, doing needlepoint, and watching HGTV and Wheel of Fortune. Beverly was a member of the Norton Christian Church and the IF: Gathering Women’s Group. She also coordinated the funeral dinners at the church for many years. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Ethelyn Sadler. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Wilken of Norton, KS; brothers-in-law, James (Dorothy) Wilken of Edinburg, TX and Mike (Roslyn) Wilken of Enid, OK; sisters-in-law, Cheryl Nelson of Bertrand, NE and Diane Deselms of Cambridge, NE and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Norton Christian Church. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Monday, March 22, 2021 also at the church. Burial will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Liberty Cemetery in Custer County, Nebraska. Memorial contributions may be made to Norton Christian Church or the Norton County EMS. Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com Arrangements by: Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton.

Beverly Ann Wilken

Genevieve “Jenny” Marie Reif, 99, of Hoisington, Kansas, passed away 
on March 18, 2021, at Lamar Court Assisted Living in Overland Park, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She will be forever remembered as a loving Mother, Grandmother,
 Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to everyone she met.

Genevieve was born on October 27, 1921, in Schoenchen, Kansas, to 
Ferdinand and Anna Elizabeth (Werth)Tauscher. She was the youngest of 
nine children. On December 30, 1941, she married Joseph Francis Reif. 
They lived on a farm northeast of Hoisington where they were blessed 
with two children; Susan Richardson of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Alan Reif
 of Olathe, Kansas. Genevieve lived with Alan for 12 years in Olathe and
 then at Lamar Court from September 2019 to the present.

Genevieve was a homemaker who loved to cook. She was a longtime 
member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Altar Society.
 She also was Supervisor and Head Cook for the lunch program at St. John
 the Evangelist Catholic School in Hoisington during the 1960’s and 
early 1970’s. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American 
Legion Auxiliary, in Hoisington.

Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years; Joseph F.
 Reif; her parents; brothers, George, John, Robert and Aloysius 
Tauscher; and sisters, Bernadine Gross, Regina Josephine Ernst, Lidwina 
Werth, and a baby sister Cecilia Tauscher. Genevieve was also preceded 
in death by; daughter-in-law, Aimee Reif; son-in-law, Mark Richardson; 
and great grandson, Alex Dexter.

Survivors include; children, Susan Richardson of Hutchinson, Kansas, 
and Alan Reif of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Elizabeth LaVier and 
husband Adam of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Michael Richardson and wife 
Kimberly of Dana Point, California, Brian Reif and friend Kara Smith of 
Lenexa, Kansas, and Dr. Erin Dexter and husband Chris of Augusta, 
Georgia; great grandchildren, Portia LaVier, Leonardo LaVier, Daphne 
LaVier, Celeste LaVier, Liam Dexter, Charlette Dexter, Ethan Dexter, 
Matthew Dexter, Luke Dexter, and Hunter Reif.

Genevieve enjoyed spending time with her family which was sadly 
interrupted by the Covid Pandemic for the last year. She was an avid 
bingo and slot machine player.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 25th, with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, March
 26, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Chuch in Hoisington, 
Kansas, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP and Father Pascal Klein. 
Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John 
the Evangelist Catholic Church or to the Alexstrong Foundation at 
www.alexstrongfoundation.com or in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Genevieve “Jenny” Marie Reif, 99, of Hoisington, Kansas, passed away 
on March 18, 2021, at Lamar Court Assisted Living in Overland Park, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She will be forever remembered as a loving Mother, Grandmother,
 Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend to everyone she met.Genevieve was born on October 27, 1921, in Schoenchen, Kansas, to 
Ferdinand and Anna Elizabeth (Werth)Tauscher. She was the youngest of 
nine children. On December 30, 1941, she married Joseph Francis Reif. 
They lived on a farm northeast of Hoisington where they were blessed 
with two children; Susan Richardson of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Alan Reif
 of Olathe, Kansas. Genevieve lived with Alan for 12 years in Olathe and
 then at Lamar Court from September 2019 to the present.Genevieve was a homemaker who loved to cook. She was a longtime 
member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Altar Society.
 She also was Supervisor and Head Cook for the lunch program at St. John
 the Evangelist Catholic School in Hoisington during the 1960’s and 
early 1970’s. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and the American 
Legion Auxiliary, in Hoisington.Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years; Joseph F.
 Reif; her parents; brothers, George, John, Robert and Aloysius 
Tauscher; and sisters, Bernadine Gross, Regina Josephine Ernst, Lidwina 
Werth, and a baby sister Cecilia Tauscher. Genevieve was also preceded 
in death by; daughter-in-law, Aimee Reif; son-in-law, Mark Richardson; 
and great grandson, Alex Dexter.Survivors include; children, Susan Richardson of Hutchinson, Kansas, 
and Alan Reif of Olathe, Kansas; grandchildren, Elizabeth LaVier and 
husband Adam of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Michael Richardson and wife 
Kimberly of Dana Point, California, Brian Reif and friend Kara Smith of 
Lenexa, Kansas, and Dr. Erin Dexter and husband Chris of Augusta, 
Georgia; great grandchildren, Portia LaVier, Leonardo LaVier, Daphne 
LaVier, Celeste LaVier, Liam Dexter, Charlette Dexter, Ethan Dexter, 
Matthew Dexter, Luke Dexter, and Hunter Reif.Genevieve enjoyed spending time with her family which was sadly 
interrupted by the Covid Pandemic for the last year. She was an avid 
bingo and slot machine player.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 25th, with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.A Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Friday, March
 26, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Chuch in Hoisington, 
Kansas, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP and Father Pascal Klein. 
Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John 
the Evangelist Catholic Church or to the Alexstrong Foundation at 
www.alexstrongfoundation.com or in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
 PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Genevieve 'Jenny' Marie Reif

Ronald “Ron” Dreher, 66, Hays, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home.

He was born April 18, 1954, in Hays, the
 son of Wendelin and Sophia (Dreiling) Dreher.&nbsp; He attended Hays High 
School.&nbsp; On July 8, 1977, he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” 
Legleiter in Hays, and they celebrated 43 years of marriage.&nbsp; For 38 
years he was the owner and operator of Dreher Guttering.&nbsp; He owned 
rental properties and remodeled and flipped houses.&nbsp; Ron was a member of
 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Sons of the VFW.&nbsp; His 
one-of-a-kind voice was well known and all knew when he walked in the 
room.&nbsp; He was always willing to help others, and enjoyed gambling and 
volunteering at the Hays VFW Post #9076.

Survivors include his wife Kathy of 
Hays, four daughters: Kim Middleton and husband Todd of Shawnee, Tonya 
Reeves and husband Kelley of Lenexa, Kristina Pasek and husband Kevin of
 Hays, and Tara Dreher of Manhattan, a brother: Don Dreher and wife Judy
 of Hays, a sister-in-law: Lois Dreher of Hays, eight grandchildren: 
Teagan Middleton, Laken Pasek, Brianna Reeves, Tate Middleton, Deklan 
Pasek, Grayson Pasek, Kaylie Reeves, and Dylan Reeves, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Bob Dreher, and a great niece: Chloe Medina.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday, 
all at the church.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm 
followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, both on Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested and payable to: Holy Family Elementary or Hays 
VFW Post #9076, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Ron may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Ronald “Ron” Dreher, 66, Hays, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at his home.He was born April 18, 1954, in Hays, the
 son of Wendelin and Sophia (Dreiling) Dreher.&nbsp; He attended Hays High 
School.&nbsp; On July 8, 1977, he was united in marriage to Kathleen “Kathy” 
Legleiter in Hays, and they celebrated 43 years of marriage.&nbsp; For 38 
years he was the owner and operator of Dreher Guttering.&nbsp; He owned 
rental properties and remodeled and flipped houses.&nbsp; Ron was a member of
 Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Sons of the VFW.&nbsp; His 
one-of-a-kind voice was well known and all knew when he walked in the 
room.&nbsp; He was always willing to help others, and enjoyed gambling and 
volunteering at the Hays VFW Post #9076.Survivors include his wife Kathy of 
Hays, four daughters: Kim Middleton and husband Todd of Shawnee, Tonya 
Reeves and husband Kelley of Lenexa, Kristina Pasek and husband Kevin of
 Hays, and Tara Dreher of Manhattan, a brother: Don Dreher and wife Judy
 of Hays, a sister-in-law: Lois Dreher of Hays, eight grandchildren: 
Teagan Middleton, Laken Pasek, Brianna Reeves, Tate Middleton, Deklan 
Pasek, Grayson Pasek, Kaylie Reeves, and Dylan Reeves, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother: Bob Dreher, and a great niece: Chloe Medina.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday, 
all at the church.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm 
followed by a vigil service at 6:30 pm, both on Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested and payable to: Holy Family Elementary or Hays 
VFW Post #9076, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Ron may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Ronald 'Ron' Dreher

Peter A. “Pete” Kreutzer, 70, longtime Hays resident, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center.

He was born November 21, 1950, in Hays, 
the son of Didcaus and Agnes (Pfeifer) Kreutzer.&nbsp; In 1969, he graduated 
from St. Joseph’s Military Academy.&nbsp; He served in the United States 
Army.&nbsp; Pete was a cross country truck driver and a member of the Hays 
VFW Post #9076.&nbsp; He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and 
his family meant everything to him.

Survivors include two brothers: Robert 
Kreutzer and Rich Kreutzer and wife Loretta all of Hays, two sisters: 
Mary Lang and husband Robert of Manhattan and Gloria Aust and husband 
Steve of Olathe, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great 
nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.&nbsp; Burial with 
military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday and from 1:00 pm until 1:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:15 pm on 
Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested and payable to: 
VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Pete may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Peter A. “Pete” Kreutzer, 70, longtime Hays resident, died Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center.He was born November 21, 1950, in Hays, 
the son of Didcaus and Agnes (Pfeifer) Kreutzer.&nbsp; In 1969, he graduated 
from St. Joseph’s Military Academy.&nbsp; He served in the United States 
Army.&nbsp; Pete was a cross country truck driver and a member of the Hays 
VFW Post #9076.&nbsp; He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and 
his family meant everything to him.Survivors include two brothers: Robert 
Kreutzer and Rich Kreutzer and wife Loretta all of Hays, two sisters: 
Mary Lang and husband Robert of Manhattan and Gloria Aust and husband 
Steve of Olathe, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great 
nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Mass of Christian burial will be at 
2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Ryan McCandless officiating.&nbsp; Burial with 
military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in 
St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Tuesday and from 1:00 pm until 1:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:15 pm on 
Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested and payable to: 
VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Pete may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Peter A. 'Pete' Kreutzer

On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Stuart James Doyle, loving husband and father of one child, passed away at 70 years old.

Stu was born on January 15, 1951, in Red
 Cloud, Nebraska. On September 9, 1972, Stu married Diane Legleiter. 
They raised one son, Brett Doyle. Stu received his Criminal Justice 
degree from Wichita State University.

Stu worked at the Johnson County 
Sheriff Department 1972 - 1984, reaching the position of Sergeant. Then,
 Stu moved on to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation 1984 - 
2007, as a Special Agent. Stu was known for his quick wit, and could 
hold a conversation with anyone.

He was an avid sports lover, and will 
be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Breanna and Brandon Doyle, as 
well as his family and many friends. Stu enjoyed traveling with family, 
yardwork, and beekeeping.

Stu was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Charles Doyle.

He is survived by his wife Diane Doyle,
 son Brett Doyle and Brett’s wife Heather Doyle, grandchildren Breanna 
and Brandon Doyle, and sister Charla Doyle Reehm.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with 
Fr. Matthew Cowan officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 on 
Saturday at the church.&nbsp; 

Donations on Stuart’s behalf may be sent to the
 American Kidney Foundation.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Stu may be 
shared with the family through Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>On Tuesday, February 2, 2021, Stuart James Doyle, loving husband and father of one child, passed away at 70 years old.Stu was born on January 15, 1951, in Red
 Cloud, Nebraska. On September 9, 1972, Stu married Diane Legleiter. 
They raised one son, Brett Doyle. Stu received his Criminal Justice 
degree from Wichita State University.Stu worked at the Johnson County 
Sheriff Department 1972 - 1984, reaching the position of Sergeant. Then,
 Stu moved on to work for the Federal Bureau of Investigation 1984 - 
2007, as a Special Agent. Stu was known for his quick wit, and could 
hold a conversation with anyone.He was an avid sports lover, and will 
be fondly remembered by his grandchildren Breanna and Brandon Doyle, as 
well as his family and many friends. Stu enjoyed traveling with family, 
yardwork, and beekeeping.Stu was preceded in death by his mother and father, Hazel and Charles Doyle.He is survived by his wife Diane Doyle,
 son Brett Doyle and Brett’s wife Heather Doyle, grandchildren Breanna 
and Brandon Doyle, and sister Charla Doyle Reehm.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with 
Fr. Matthew Cowan officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 on 
Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Donations on Stuart’s behalf may be sent to the
 American Kidney Foundation.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Stu may be 
shared with the family through Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Stuart James Doyle

Emery LaVerne Hart, 77, of Grinnell, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at 
Hays Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1943, in Solomon, KS, to 
Solomon and Minnie (Seward) Hart. Emery graduated from Hoxie High School
 in 1962 and attended Fort Hays State University, where he lettered in 
football and wrestling, graduating in 1967. On August 8, 1965, Emery 
married Judy Blank and to this union 2 sons were born. 
Emery spent his life as an educator and coach. He taught first, at 
Webster School, then at Stockton Grade School for 5 years. There he 
coached junior high football and wrestling and was the Stockton High 
School wrestling coach. The family then moved to Grinnell, where he 
worked at the Angelus Grade School for a year. He transitioned in to 
Grinnell High School, where he served 2 years as principal and he 
completed his Master's Degree in School Administration from Fort Hays 
State in 1974. The next move was to Ellis, KS, where he was the grade 
school and middle school principal and also worked on completing his 
degree to become a superintendent. Once he received his degree, they 
moved back to Grinnell, where he was the superintendent and principal 
until 1990. Emery was principal at Oakley High School for 3 years and 
then spent the remainder of his career as principal and Superintendent 
of Schools of Natoma, Morland, Utica, and Jennings. He came out of 
retirement to serve as interim administrator at Brewster for one 
semester. 
Emery was a member of the Grinnell United Methodist Church and the Cow 
Paddy Golf Course. He served on the Gove County Hospital Board, the 
Grinnell School Board, and Grinnell Township Board. In his spare time, 
he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and mowing. He was a avid supporter
 of any sport his children and grandchildren participated in, always the
 old coach. He was a huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and 
Nebraska Husker Football teams. 
Emery was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joan (J. Harold) 
Sonntag and infant Elsie Mae Hart, and in-laws, Gail and Jeanne Blank. 
He’s survived by his wife Judy, of Grinnell; children, Ted (Amanda) 
Hart, of Grinnell and Doyle Hart of Lawrence; grandchildren, Austin 
Hart, of Grinnell, Zach Hart, of Victoria, Kylah Smith, of Grinnell and 
Devynn (Jessica) Hageman, of Broomfield, CO; great granddaughter, Iva 
Hageman; sister Flossie (Ed) Herman, of Russell; sisters-in-law, Monna 
Blank, of Austin, TX and Eva Cecil, of New Cumberland, WV; nieces and 
nephews, Cindy (Kenney) Ramsey, Hoisington, KS, Doug (Marval) Blank, 
Valley Center, KS, Aaron (Janelle) Blank, Austin, TX, Caleb (Lisa) 
Blank, Mansfield, TX., Russell Blank of Kentucky, and Robert Blank of 
North Carolina. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 
2021, at the Grinnell Middle School Gym, with inurnment in the Grinnell 
Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Angelus Area 
Heritage Center and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Emery LaVerne Hart, 77, of Grinnell, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at 
Hays Medical Center. He was born October 21, 1943, in Solomon, KS, to 
Solomon and Minnie (Seward) Hart. Emery graduated from Hoxie High School
 in 1962 and attended Fort Hays State University, where he lettered in 
football and wrestling, graduating in 1967. On August 8, 1965, Emery 
married Judy Blank and to this union 2 sons were born. 
Emery spent his life as an educator and coach. He taught first, at 
Webster School, then at Stockton Grade School for 5 years. There he 
coached junior high football and wrestling and was the Stockton High 
School wrestling coach. The family then moved to Grinnell, where he 
worked at the Angelus Grade School for a year. He transitioned in to 
Grinnell High School, where he served 2 years as principal and he 
completed his Master's Degree in School Administration from Fort Hays 
State in 1974. The next move was to Ellis, KS, where he was the grade 
school and middle school principal and also worked on completing his 
degree to become a superintendent. Once he received his degree, they 
moved back to Grinnell, where he was the superintendent and principal 
until 1990. Emery was principal at Oakley High School for 3 years and 
then spent the remainder of his career as principal and Superintendent 
of Schools of Natoma, Morland, Utica, and Jennings. He came out of 
retirement to serve as interim administrator at Brewster for one 
semester. 
Emery was a member of the Grinnell United Methodist Church and the Cow 
Paddy Golf Course. He served on the Gove County Hospital Board, the 
Grinnell School Board, and Grinnell Township Board. In his spare time, 
he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and mowing. He was a avid supporter
 of any sport his children and grandchildren participated in, always the
 old coach. He was a huge fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and 
Nebraska Husker Football teams. 
Emery was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Joan (J. Harold) 
Sonntag and infant Elsie Mae Hart, and in-laws, Gail and Jeanne Blank. 
He’s survived by his wife Judy, of Grinnell; children, Ted (Amanda) 
Hart, of Grinnell and Doyle Hart of Lawrence; grandchildren, Austin 
Hart, of Grinnell, Zach Hart, of Victoria, Kylah Smith, of Grinnell and 
Devynn (Jessica) Hageman, of Broomfield, CO; great granddaughter, Iva 
Hageman; sister Flossie (Ed) Herman, of Russell; sisters-in-law, Monna 
Blank, of Austin, TX and Eva Cecil, of New Cumberland, WV; nieces and 
nephews, Cindy (Kenney) Ramsey, Hoisington, KS, Doug (Marval) Blank, 
Valley Center, KS, Aaron (Janelle) Blank, Austin, TX, Caleb (Lisa) 
Blank, Mansfield, TX., Russell Blank of Kentucky, and Robert Blank of 
North Carolina. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 
2021, at the Grinnell Middle School Gym, with inurnment in the Grinnell 
Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Angelus Area 
Heritage Center and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Emery LaVerne Hart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1616259357184.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Michael “Mike” Francis Murphy, 91, passed away March 17, 2021,&nbsp; on St. Patrick’s Day.&nbsp; The world, along with the Murphy family, lost a 
charming old devil with an ornery angel on each shoulder.&nbsp; A lifelong 
resident of the Great Bend area, he was one of the most magnificent and 
endangered species known to the modern world, a Central Kansas farmer&nbsp;– 
Renaissance man in overalls, poet farmer in cowboy boots, part-time 
auctioneer, full-time weatherman, benevolent landlord and handyman, 
world class polka dancer, and extemporaneous country and western 
singer.&nbsp;Michael Francis Murphy arrived, kicking and dancing into the 
world, on October 7, 1929.&nbsp; Born just two weeks before the Great 
Depression, he was the second of eight children born to J.W. &amp; Alma 
(Riney) Murphy.&nbsp; After graduating from Great Bend High School in 1947, 
he attended Kansas State University and remained a proud Wildcat until 
his final breath.&nbsp; In his final year of college, he was a member of the 
university’s 1950 Livestock Judging team, which was the first to win a 
National Championship at K-State.&nbsp; Even at age ninety, he had no problem
 identifying a horse’s ass and offering an expert assessment on the 
subject.&nbsp; He graduated with a degree in Agriculture Education in the 
Spring of 1951. &nbsp;The morning of his college graduation, on the front steps of 
St. Rose of Lima church in Great Bend, he met a girl named Rose 
Koester.&nbsp; Two years later, in a white sport coat with a carnation on the
 lapel, he married that same girl at that same church.&nbsp; The date was 
July 27, 1953.&nbsp; About nine months later, the first (and by far the 
chubbiest) of their five children arrived. About fifteen years later, 
the last (and most unexpected) of their five children arrived. &nbsp;There was a magic to his personality.&nbsp; The kind that could 
make the words “you big dummy” feel like the ultimate term of 
endearment.&nbsp; The kind that could convince an entire generation of 
grandchildren (and half a generation of great-grandchildren) to sit 
through old reruns of the Lawrence Welk show — and enjoy it.&nbsp; He had 
iron in his handshake and splinters in his fingers.&nbsp; He kept candy in 
one pocket and a pouch of chewing tobacco in the other. There was a 
twinkle in his eye reserved for ornery children, old dogs, and stories 
that made his wife blush.&nbsp; He never met a park bench or a stranger he 
didn’t like.&nbsp; If you gave him a few minutes and a couple answers, he 
would pinpoint someone from Great Bend that you both knew – unless his 
wife Rose beat him to it.&nbsp; When he slapped his knee after a joke – his 
or yours – you knew it was funny. &nbsp;He could fix anything, other than a remote control 
manufactured after 1985.&nbsp; He knew that every tool works better if you 
occasionally curse at it.&nbsp; He was country when country wasn’t cool, 
Irish Catholic when it wasn’t yet welcome, and always damned proud of 
both.&nbsp; He got his hands dirty when someone needed his help and cleaned 
up nice when someone told him to wear a tuxedo.&nbsp; He made his share of 
mistakes.&nbsp; He avoided more than his share of excuses.&nbsp; He was an example
 of perseverance and redemption for anyone willing to pay attention.&nbsp; 
And he was both a joy and a blessing to all those who truly knew him. &nbsp;Among other accomplishments, Mike was a longtime member of 
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, a 3rd Degree 
Knight of Columbus, a 4-H leader for nearly three decades, a former 
member of the St. Patrick’s Catholic School Board, a Director of the 
Golden Belt Community Concert Association, and a longtime employee of 
the Barton County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Rose Murphy of Great Bend (KS); 
daughter Sherrie Gross of Topeka (KS) and her three children Geoff Gross
 (Vanessa), Garrett Gross, and Becca Leal (Christian); son James Murphy 
(Loretta) of Great Bend (KS) and their two children Madison Murphy and 
Dalton Murphy; son Marty Murphy (Kathy) of Denver (CO) and their two 
children Paige Pakkebier and Caden Murphy; son Kevin Murphy of Great 
Bend (KS) and his three children Anna Harris (Dane), Andrew Murphy 
(Brooke), and Adam Murphy; daughter Laura Van Etten (John) of Denver 
(CO) and son Davis Van Etten; brother Joe Murphy (Roma Lee) of Great 
Bend (KS); sister Janice Sis (Ray) of Bryan (TX); sister Joyce Tooley 
(George) of Wamego (KS); and sister Rita Buchanon (Joe) of Council Grove
 (KS).&nbsp; He is also survived by ten great grandchildren (and counting), 
as well as numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and a lifetime of 
friends. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and 
Alma; brother Richard (“Dick”) Murphy; sister, Barbara Bernard; niece 
and goddaughter Katherine (Buchanan) Gant.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 11:00am to 4:00pm, Monday, March
 22, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will receive visitors from
 5:00pm-7:00pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church for vigil service with 
Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 7:00pm.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in Great 
Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any 
donations be made to Holy Family Endowment or the Golden Belt Community 
Concert Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Michael 'Mike' Francis Murphy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

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

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