Alice Ann Horacek, 81, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.

Alice was born September 12, 1939, in Saline County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for about 20 years, moving from Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Alice was a graduate from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, who had many skills that helped her family and those in her community.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Alexander, Kansas.

Alice loved to sew, and paint.&nbsp; She also enjoyed baking cakes for people.&nbsp; Her family recalls how she could do just about anything she put her mind to.

She married Richard Shelton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 1993.&nbsp; She then married James “Jim” Horacek.&nbsp; He preceded her in death November, 2000.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one grandson, Brandon Shelton; one granddaughter, Angel Shelton, and five great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; and one son, Ralph Shelton.

Alice Ann Horacek, 81, Alexander, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at her home.Alice was born September 12, 1939, in Saline County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a resident of Alexander, Kansas, for about 20 years, moving from Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Alice was a graduate from Salina High School, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker, who had many skills that helped her family and those in her community.She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Alexander, Kansas.Alice loved to sew, and paint.&nbsp; She also enjoyed baking cakes for people.&nbsp; Her family recalls how she could do just about anything she put her mind to.She married Richard Shelton.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 1993.&nbsp; She then married James “Jim” Horacek.&nbsp; He preceded her in death November, 2000.Survivors include:&nbsp; one grandson, Brandon Shelton; one granddaughter, Angel Shelton, and five great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; and one son, Ralph Shelton.Cremation has been chosen.There will be no services at this time.

Alice Ann Horacek

Jean Lucille (Kendig) Charles, 105, of Republic, Kan., died Monday, 
March 8, 2021, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler, Neb. Jean was 
born January 17, 1916 in Osborne, Kan. She was the first of two children
 born to Alvin and Angie Kendig. She graduated from Osborne High School 
in 1933, and attended Fort Hays State College for two years, earning a 
teaching certificate.

She was teaching kindergarten in Osborne in 1937 when she met Norman 
Shirley, whom she married in 1938. They moved to different states 
several times in several months for his work in the oil industry. Norman
 died in a swimming accident in 1939, and Jean returned to Osborne, 
taking a job at the U.S. Farm Security Administration office there.

Jean met Don Charles as he was passing through Osborne in 1940 and he
 stopped to visit with a mutual friend. Don stayed in Osborne that night
 due to a blizzard, and he and Jean hit it off instantly. They were 
married May 14, 1941, in Manhattan, Kan., where Don had attended school 
at Kansas State University, and Jean moved with Don to Republic, and 
Valley Point Farms, which had been in Don’s family since 1868.

Don and Jean raised three children on the farm, where Jean helped 
instill a love of reading, music, cooking and K-State. They set examples
 as community leaders by, among other things, founding the Republic 
Pioneers 4-H chapter. Jean also regularly entertained friends in her 
bridge club, and they were members of the Elks, as well as the 
Belleville (Kan.) Country Club. Jean returned to teaching elementary 
school after her children were older in community schools in Hardy, 
Republic, Sherdahl, Scandia, and Webber, and former students kept in 
touch with her frequently for years after. Upon retirement, they became 
doting and loving grandparents to five grandchildren, spending time with
 them and helping the children develop a deep appreciation for the farm 
and its history. Don and Jean also spent more than 20 years wintering 
(and golfing), in Texas, then Arizona. They spent more than 60 years 
together before Don’s death in 2002.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Angie Kendig, 
her first husband, Norman Shirley, her brother, Warren Kendig, her 
husband, Donald Charles, a son, Michael Charles, a daughter, Nancy 
(Charles) Gabriel, and a grandson, Evan Charles. She is survived by her 
son, John Charles of Republic, Kan., granddaughter Christie (Petersen) 
Kairos (husband Sunny) of Portland, Ore., grandson Dane Petersen (wife 
Jill Nienhiser) of Kansas City, Mo., grandson Hayes Charles (wife Keri) 
of Coon Rapids, Iowa, granddaughter Hayley Charles of Denver, Colo., and
 four great-grandchildren. Due to COVID concerns, the family plans to 
hold a memorial service at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to the United Methodist Church 
of Republic and the Republic Pioneers 4-H club through Megrue-Price 
Funeral Home in Superior, Neb.

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 </figure>Jean Lucille (Kendig) Charles, 105, of Republic, Kan., died Monday, 
March 8, 2021, at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler, Neb. Jean was 
born January 17, 1916 in Osborne, Kan. She was the first of two children
 born to Alvin and Angie Kendig. She graduated from Osborne High School 
in 1933, and attended Fort Hays State College for two years, earning a 
teaching certificate.She was teaching kindergarten in Osborne in 1937 when she met Norman 
Shirley, whom she married in 1938. They moved to different states 
several times in several months for his work in the oil industry. Norman
 died in a swimming accident in 1939, and Jean returned to Osborne, 
taking a job at the U.S. Farm Security Administration office there.Jean met Don Charles as he was passing through Osborne in 1940 and he
 stopped to visit with a mutual friend. Don stayed in Osborne that night
 due to a blizzard, and he and Jean hit it off instantly. They were 
married May 14, 1941, in Manhattan, Kan., where Don had attended school 
at Kansas State University, and Jean moved with Don to Republic, and 
Valley Point Farms, which had been in Don’s family since 1868.Don and Jean raised three children on the farm, where Jean helped 
instill a love of reading, music, cooking and K-State. They set examples
 as community leaders by, among other things, founding the Republic 
Pioneers 4-H chapter. Jean also regularly entertained friends in her 
bridge club, and they were members of the Elks, as well as the 
Belleville (Kan.) Country Club. Jean returned to teaching elementary 
school after her children were older in community schools in Hardy, 
Republic, Sherdahl, Scandia, and Webber, and former students kept in 
touch with her frequently for years after. Upon retirement, they became 
doting and loving grandparents to five grandchildren, spending time with
 them and helping the children develop a deep appreciation for the farm 
and its history. Don and Jean also spent more than 20 years wintering 
(and golfing), in Texas, then Arizona. They spent more than 60 years 
together before Don’s death in 2002.Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Angie Kendig, 
her first husband, Norman Shirley, her brother, Warren Kendig, her 
husband, Donald Charles, a son, Michael Charles, a daughter, Nancy 
(Charles) Gabriel, and a grandson, Evan Charles. She is survived by her 
son, John Charles of Republic, Kan., granddaughter Christie (Petersen) 
Kairos (husband Sunny) of Portland, Ore., grandson Dane Petersen (wife 
Jill Nienhiser) of Kansas City, Mo., grandson Hayes Charles (wife Keri) 
of Coon Rapids, Iowa, granddaughter Hayley Charles of Denver, Colo., and
 four great-grandchildren. Due to COVID concerns, the family plans to 
hold a memorial service at a later date.Memorials may be made in Jean’s name to the United Methodist Church 
of Republic and the Republic Pioneers 4-H club through Megrue-Price 
Funeral Home in Superior, Neb.

Jean Lucille (Kendig) Charles

Una Rae Durheim, 82, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, KS.

She was born on September 8, 1938, in Russell, KS to Leland R. and 
Elsie (Kelpe) Nuss. She grew up in Great Bend, KS where she graduated 
high school. She married Robert Durheim on July 28, 1957. In 1965, they 
moved to Dodge City where she worked as a secretary for Coldwell 
Banker-Hancocks and the Dodge City Country Club, but her biggest passion
 in life was homemaking.

She was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she served 
on the Altar Guild. For as long as her church family can remember, she 
was known as “The Flower Lady”. She was also a member of the VFW 
Auxiliary and the YMCA Senior Exercise Club. In her spare time she 
enjoyed collecting recipes, antiquing, sewing, painting, and ceramics. 
She loved traveling and vacationing with her family.

Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bob; son, Steve Durheim 
and wife Janet, of Ellis, KS; daughter, Debbie Harris and husband Larry,
 of Dodge City; brother, Morris Nuss and wife Chris, of Cleveland, OH; 
her five grandchildren; Travis Elder, Jamie Durheim, Emily Hiss, Ashley 
Harris, and Jacob Harris; and one great grandchild, Oliver Hiss.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carole Dorsch.

Memorial service will be on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:00 am at 
Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Randall Jahnke officiating. Burial 
will follow at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Ft. Dodge. There will be 
no public visitation, cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the 
register Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Altar Guild in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.

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 </figure>Una Rae Durheim, 82, died Friday, March 12, 2021, at Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, KS.She was born on September 8, 1938, in Russell, KS to Leland R. and 
Elsie (Kelpe) Nuss. She grew up in Great Bend, KS where she graduated 
high school. She married Robert Durheim on July 28, 1957. In 1965, they 
moved to Dodge City where she worked as a secretary for Coldwell 
Banker-Hancocks and the Dodge City Country Club, but her biggest passion
 in life was homemaking.She was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church where she served 
on the Altar Guild. For as long as her church family can remember, she 
was known as “The Flower Lady”. She was also a member of the VFW 
Auxiliary and the YMCA Senior Exercise Club. In her spare time she 
enjoyed collecting recipes, antiquing, sewing, painting, and ceramics. 
She loved traveling and vacationing with her family.Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Bob; son, Steve Durheim 
and wife Janet, of Ellis, KS; daughter, Debbie Harris and husband Larry,
 of Dodge City; brother, Morris Nuss and wife Chris, of Cleveland, OH; 
her five grandchildren; Travis Elder, Jamie Durheim, Emily Hiss, Ashley 
Harris, and Jacob Harris; and one great grandchild, Oliver Hiss.She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carole Dorsch.Memorial service will be on Friday, March 19, 2021, at 10:00 am at 
Holy Cross Lutheran Church with Rev. Randall Jahnke officiating. Burial 
will follow at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Ft. Dodge. There will be 
no public visitation, cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the 
register Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 
Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church Altar Guild in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801. Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.

Una Rae Durheim

JoAnn (Lang) Brown, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born July 8, 1928, in Ness 
City, Kansas to John&nbsp; J. and Margaret (Schoenberger) Lang.&nbsp; She married 
Lawrence F. “Red” Brown on August 27, 1953, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
preceded her in death on September 14, 2014.

She and her sister operated the 
Klothes Kloset Dress Shop in Hays years, and was a waitress at Professor
 Pitterwurst’s Inn for 16 years.&nbsp; She grew up in Hays, was a&nbsp; graduate 
of Hays High School, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; She 
did a lot of boating and water skiing in her younger years, she enjoyed 
her gardening and yard work, and was the best grandma.

Survivors include two sons, 
Lawrence J. “Larry” Brown, Hays, KS; Patrick J. Brown and wife, Kim, 
Hays, KS; one brother, Francis Lang and wife, Micky, AZ; one sister, 
Lorine “Beans” Uttecht, Yuba City, CA; six grandchildren, Kristy Brown; 
Bridget Hargraves and husband, Keith; Rachel Tyler and husband, Travis; 
Lawrence P. Brown; Nicki Gonder and husband, Mitch; Austin J. Brown; 
four great grandchildren, Elijah Tyler; Josephine Hargraves; Sloan 
Gonder; and Noah Tyler.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; husband; three brothers, Raymond, John T., and Julius Lang; 
five sisters, Pauline Doerfler, Anna Dreiling, Marcella Jakeucnicz, Rita
 Weigel, Mary Alice Cook; one infant brother, Eugene Lang; and one 
infant sister, Katie Lang.

A funeral mass will be held at a 
later date at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; and Inurnment at
 St. Joseph Cemetery.

The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

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

Condolences can be sent via e-mail
 to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>JoAnn (Lang) Brown, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born July 8, 1928, in Ness 
City, Kansas to John&nbsp; J. and Margaret (Schoenberger) Lang.&nbsp; She married 
Lawrence F. “Red” Brown on August 27, 1953, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He 
preceded her in death on September 14, 2014.She and her sister operated the 
Klothes Kloset Dress Shop in Hays years, and was a waitress at Professor
 Pitterwurst’s Inn for 16 years.&nbsp; She grew up in Hays, was a&nbsp; graduate 
of Hays High School, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; She 
did a lot of boating and water skiing in her younger years, she enjoyed 
her gardening and yard work, and was the best grandma.Survivors include two sons, 
Lawrence J. “Larry” Brown, Hays, KS; Patrick J. Brown and wife, Kim, 
Hays, KS; one brother, Francis Lang and wife, Micky, AZ; one sister, 
Lorine “Beans” Uttecht, Yuba City, CA; six grandchildren, Kristy Brown; 
Bridget Hargraves and husband, Keith; Rachel Tyler and husband, Travis; 
Lawrence P. Brown; Nicki Gonder and husband, Mitch; Austin J. Brown; 
four great grandchildren, Elijah Tyler; Josephine Hargraves; Sloan 
Gonder; and Noah Tyler.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; husband; three brothers, Raymond, John T., and Julius Lang; 
five sisters, Pauline Doerfler, Anna Dreiling, Marcella Jakeucnicz, Rita
 Weigel, Mary Alice Cook; one infant brother, Eugene Lang; and one 
infant sister, Katie Lang.A funeral mass will be held at a 
later date at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; and Inurnment at
 St. Joseph Cemetery.The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail
 to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

JoAnn (Lang) Brown

Terry Jay Heinrich, 65, of Oakley, passed away on March 12, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. 
Terry was born in Oakley, Kansas, on June 11, 1955, to Clarence and 
Claudine (Davenport) Heinrich. Terry was the second of five children 
and was raised in Grinnell, Kansas. 
In 1975 Terry married Erin Garrett and to this union they were blessed 
with two children, son Bradley James, of Wilson and daughter Julie, of 
Abilene, Texas. This marriage later dissolved. On September 2nd, 1983 
Terry married Joyce Smith, of Oakley, Kansas. 
Terry worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, Grinnell Co-op, BJ 
Services, Allied Cementing and Frontier Ag, until he retired in 2019. 
Terry loved spending time playing golf and riding his Harley-Davidson 
motorcycle. Most of all Terry enjoyed being with his friends and 
family. 
In November of 2019 Terry was diagnosed with lung cancer, then later diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma. 
Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents Clarence and
 Claudine and brother Michael, along with numerous aunts and uncles. 
Terry leaves behind his four-legged loyal friend, Fred; his children, 
Bradley and Julie; stepchildren, Rod Huffman &amp; P.D. Huffman, both of
 Oakley and Tracey Macy, of Salem, Oregon; grandson Bradley James and 
numerous step grandchildren. He also leaves behinds his sisters, Geri 
(Lance) McCune, of Beloit; Sherri (Alan) Ryan, of Oakley and Michelle 
(Richard) English, of Beloit; aunts, Cleon Heinrich, of Hays and Marilyn
 Heinrich, of Oakley and uncle Donald Mike Davenport, of Sutherlin, 
Oregon, along with numerous cousins all of Terry’s close friends, whom 
he loved unconditionally. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Friday, March 19, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. A Memorial Service will take place 
at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Mortuary, with inurnment 
in Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Tri State 
Coalition of Concerned Motorcyclists or the Cow Paddy Golf Course and 
may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. 
For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Terry Jay Heinrich, 65, of Oakley, passed away on March 12, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. 
Terry was born in Oakley, Kansas, on June 11, 1955, to Clarence and 
Claudine (Davenport) Heinrich. Terry was the second of five children 
and was raised in Grinnell, Kansas. 
In 1975 Terry married Erin Garrett and to this union they were blessed 
with two children, son Bradley James, of Wilson and daughter Julie, of 
Abilene, Texas. This marriage later dissolved. On September 2nd, 1983 
Terry married Joyce Smith, of Oakley, Kansas. 
Terry worked for the Union Pacific Railroad, Grinnell Co-op, BJ 
Services, Allied Cementing and Frontier Ag, until he retired in 2019. 
Terry loved spending time playing golf and riding his Harley-Davidson 
motorcycle. Most of all Terry enjoyed being with his friends and 
family. 
In November of 2019 Terry was diagnosed with lung cancer, then later diagnosed with neuroendocrine carcinoma. 
Terry was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce; his parents Clarence and
 Claudine and brother Michael, along with numerous aunts and uncles. 
Terry leaves behind his four-legged loyal friend, Fred; his children, 
Bradley and Julie; stepchildren, Rod Huffman &amp; P.D. Huffman, both of
 Oakley and Tracey Macy, of Salem, Oregon; grandson Bradley James and 
numerous step grandchildren. He also leaves behinds his sisters, Geri 
(Lance) McCune, of Beloit; Sherri (Alan) Ryan, of Oakley and Michelle 
(Richard) English, of Beloit; aunts, Cleon Heinrich, of Hays and Marilyn
 Heinrich, of Oakley and uncle Donald Mike Davenport, of Sutherlin, 
Oregon, along with numerous cousins all of Terry’s close friends, whom 
he loved unconditionally. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m., Friday, March 19, 
2021, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley. A Memorial Service will take place 
at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at the Mortuary, with inurnment 
in Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Tri State 
Coalition of Concerned Motorcyclists or the Cow Paddy Golf Course 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;

Terry Jay Heinrich

Betty Jane Schartz, 72, passed away March 12, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born December 24, 1948, in Wichita, the daughter of Cliff E. and Margaret Pauline “Polly” Simpson Bright.

A Larned resident since 1968, moving from Wichita, she was of the 
Christian faith. She was a detention officer and enjoyed sewing, playing
 piano, and spending time with her family.

On June 14, 1968, she married Gregory Lynn Schartz at Larned; he survives.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Alexis (David) Williams, 
Burleson, Texas; a son, Scott (Lori Perez) Schartz, Larned; two sisters,
 Joann Bright, Newton, Patricia Scheer, Lafayette, Louisiana,; a 
brother, Charles “Bud” Bright, Divide, Colorado; and a granddaughter, 
Gabbie Williams, Burleson, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Greg Schartz.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 
Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. 
Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pawnee County 
Humane Society or the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Betty Jane Schartz, 72, passed away March 12, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned.She was born December 24, 1948, in Wichita, the daughter of Cliff E. and Margaret Pauline “Polly” Simpson Bright.A Larned resident since 1968, moving from Wichita, she was of the 
Christian faith. She was a detention officer and enjoyed sewing, playing
 piano, and spending time with her family.On June 14, 1968, she married Gregory Lynn Schartz at Larned; he survives.Other survivors include: a daughter, Alexis (David) Williams, 
Burleson, Texas; a son, Scott (Lori Perez) Schartz, Larned; two sisters,
 Joann Bright, Newton, Patricia Scheer, Lafayette, Louisiana,; a 
brother, Charles “Bud” Bright, Divide, Colorado; and a granddaughter, 
Gabbie Williams, Burleson, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Greg Schartz.Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 
Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. 
Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pawnee County 
Humane Society or the Pawnee County 4-H Foundation in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Betty Jane Schartz

Sharron J. Brown, 81, of Janesville, passed away on March 12, 2021, 
at her residence. Sharron was born on May 24, 1939 in Larned, KS, to 
Howard and Norma Zook. She is the oldest of 7 and grew up on a dairy 
farm in Rozel, KS. She married Mason A. Brown on April 25, 1960 at 
Raton, N.M. and had 1 daughter, Adel Ostrom. They moved to Great Bend in
 1966. She worked for USD #428 Central Kitchen as a baker until she 
retired.

Sharron was an avid sewer and quilter. She belonged to several quilt 
guilds and sewing groups over the years. She was a member of Central 
Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She loved to go camping with her 
husband and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.

Survivors include her daughter, Adel Ostrom and husband Curtis of Mt.
 Holly, NC; a granddaughter, Brandi Johnson and husband Mike of 
Janesville, WI; a grandson, Blaine Ostrom and wife Valarie of 
Owingsville, KY; three sisters, Dolly Hagerty, Carmen Franz, and Zella 
Sanner; three brothers, Mark, Mike, and Ben; and eight 
great-grandchildren, Tamera (Richard), Mason, James, Kaytlin, and Alexis
 Johnson and Courtney, Kelsey, and Christian Ostrom. She was preceded in
 death by her husband, Mason A. Brown, and her parents, Howard and Norma
 Zook.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday March 18, 2021, at 
Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with pastor John Grummon 
officiating. Graveside services will follow at Zook Cemetery in Zook. 
Friends may visit from 1-9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving 
friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are 
suggested to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of the Bryant 
funeral home.

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at her residence. Sharron was born on May 24, 1939 in Larned, KS, to 
Howard and Norma Zook. She is the oldest of 7 and grew up on a dairy 
farm in Rozel, KS. She married Mason A. Brown on April 25, 1960 at 
Raton, N.M. and had 1 daughter, Adel Ostrom. They moved to Great Bend in
 1966. She worked for USD #428 Central Kitchen as a baker until she 
retired.Sharron was an avid sewer and quilter. She belonged to several quilt 
guilds and sewing groups over the years. She was a member of Central 
Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She loved to go camping with her 
husband and spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids.Survivors include her daughter, Adel Ostrom and husband Curtis of Mt.
 Holly, NC; a granddaughter, Brandi Johnson and husband Mike of 
Janesville, WI; a grandson, Blaine Ostrom and wife Valarie of 
Owingsville, KY; three sisters, Dolly Hagerty, Carmen Franz, and Zella 
Sanner; three brothers, Mark, Mike, and Ben; and eight 
great-grandchildren, Tamera (Richard), Mason, James, Kaytlin, and Alexis
 Johnson and Courtney, Kelsey, and Christian Ostrom. She was preceded in
 death by her husband, Mason A. Brown, and her parents, Howard and Norma
 Zook.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday March 18, 2021, at 
Central Baptist Church in Great Bend with pastor John Grummon 
officiating. Graveside services will follow at Zook Cemetery in Zook. 
Friends may visit from 1-9 p.m. Wednesday with the family receiving 
friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are 
suggested to the Shriners Children’s Hospital in care of the Bryant 
funeral home.

Sharron J. Brown

Delsie Lavon Bittel, 62, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Delsie was born August 30, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Snow and Verla (Dighton) Houchin. She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, for 12 years, moving from St. John, Kansas. She was a 1976 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, before continuing her education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, where she received her bachelor’s degree in political science.&nbsp; She was a forklift operator for Fuller Industries, Great Bend, Kansas, before her retirement.

She married Daniel J. Bittel at Great Bend, Kansas.

Survivors include: her husband, Daniel J. Bittel, La Crosse, Kansas; two sons, Adam Houchin, Liberal, Kansas, and Tyler Bittel, Independence, Missouri; one daughter, Melody Bittel, Fort Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Snow Coffield, Great Bend, Kansas, and Sherri Byerley, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jackie Miller; and two sisters, Marilyn Mumford, and Laura Sandberg.

The family will have a memorial service in the future.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Janousek Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.&nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>Delsie Lavon Bittel, 62, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Delsie was born August 30, 1958, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Snow and Verla (Dighton) Houchin. She was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, for 12 years, moving from St. John, Kansas. She was a 1976 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, before continuing her education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, where she received her bachelor’s degree in political science.&nbsp; She was a forklift operator for Fuller Industries, Great Bend, Kansas, before her retirement.She married Daniel J. Bittel at Great Bend, Kansas.Survivors include: her husband, Daniel J. Bittel, La Crosse, Kansas; two sons, Adam Houchin, Liberal, Kansas, and Tyler Bittel, Independence, Missouri; one daughter, Melody Bittel, Fort Collins, Colorado; five grandchildren; and two sisters, Snow Coffield, Great Bend, Kansas, and Sherri Byerley, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Jackie Miller; and two sisters, Marilyn Mumford, and Laura Sandberg.The family will have a memorial service in the future.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Janousek Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses.&nbsp;Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785-222-2517.

Delsie Lavon Bittel

Gerald Wayne Doerfler, 81, Codell, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Rooks County Health Center.

He was born June 19, 1939, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Alex and Crescentia (Schumacher) Doerfler.&nbsp; Gerald 
was a 1958 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; He graduated from Fort Hays 
State University with a Master of Fine Arts Degree and taught art at 
Plainville High School for 39 years.&nbsp; One year of his teaching career 
was spent with his family on the Isle of Tiree off the coast of 
Scotland.&nbsp; On August 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Judy Lee 
Hachmeister in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; They celebrated 55 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; He was a member of Codell Community Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
fixing and building things, gardening, and doing work with his hands.&nbsp; 
He loved ice cream, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Codell, a son: Drew Doerfler of Codell, a daughter: Dayna Crawford and 
husband Kevin of Codell, and three grandchildren: Courtney, Blake, and 
Cody.&nbsp; Other survivors include two sisters: JoAnne Reynolds of Hays and 
Judy Unrein and husband Pat of Arizona, and a sister-in-law: MaryAnn 
Doerfler of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, five brothers: Bobby, Eugene, Donald, Alex, and James, and four
 sisters: Rita, Ruth, Norma, and Sharon.

A private family burial will be in 
Shiloh Cemetery, Codell.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested and made payable to: 
Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 
&nbsp;

Condolences and memories of Gerald may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Gerald Wayne Doerfler, 81, Codell, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Rooks County Health Center.He was born June 19, 1939, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Alex and Crescentia (Schumacher) Doerfler.&nbsp; Gerald 
was a 1958 graduate of Hays High School.&nbsp; He graduated from Fort Hays 
State University with a Master of Fine Arts Degree and taught art at 
Plainville High School for 39 years.&nbsp; One year of his teaching career 
was spent with his family on the Isle of Tiree off the coast of 
Scotland.&nbsp; On August 11, 1965, he was united in marriage to Judy Lee 
Hachmeister in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp; They celebrated 55 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; He was a member of Codell Community Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
fixing and building things, gardening, and doing work with his hands.&nbsp; 
He loved ice cream, traveling, and spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Codell, a son: Drew Doerfler of Codell, a daughter: Dayna Crawford and 
husband Kevin of Codell, and three grandchildren: Courtney, Blake, and 
Cody.&nbsp; Other survivors include two sisters: JoAnne Reynolds of Hays and 
Judy Unrein and husband Pat of Arizona, and a sister-in-law: MaryAnn 
Doerfler of Hays.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, five brothers: Bobby, Eugene, Donald, Alex, and James, and four
 sisters: Rita, Ruth, Norma, and Sharon.A private family burial will be in 
Shiloh Cemetery, Codell.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested and made payable to: 
Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 
&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Gerald may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Gerald Wayne Doerfler

Richard "Rick" L. Cooper, 67, of Cape May Court House, NJ, passed away 
on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born in Concordia, KS to the late Milton L.
 Cooper and June L. Anderson Cooper, he moved here over 10 years ago 
from Hays, KS.
 	Rick was a high school art teacher before working in the 
maintenance of the athletic department at Fort Hays State University, 
from which he retired. He then started working as a plumbing sales 
associate at The Home Depot.
 	Rick loved his three Shih Tzus — Tumbalina, Rusty, and Tucker. He 
enjoyed art, woodworking, and collecting antique toys. His favorite 
thing to do was run the Saturday Kid’s Workshop at The Home Depot.
 	Rick is survived by his sister, Nancy L. Mills; his brother, Stevan
 F. Cooper; his five nieces, Katie, Susan, Shelley, Janet, and Marie; 
and his great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was 
preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee Cooper; his brother, Alan Kent 
Cooper; and his niece, Jennifer.
 	Services will be held in Kansas. Memorial donations may be made 
through In Memory Of for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital at http://www.inmemof.org/richard-l-cooper or by mailing a 
check made payable to In Memory Of, PO Box 5472, Charlottesville, VA 
22905.

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 </figure>Richard "Rick" L. Cooper, 67, of Cape May Court House, NJ, passed away 
on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Born in Concordia, KS to the late Milton L.
 Cooper and June L. Anderson Cooper, he moved here over 10 years ago 
from Hays, KS.
 	Rick was a high school art teacher before working in the 
maintenance of the athletic department at Fort Hays State University, 
from which he retired. He then started working as a plumbing sales 
associate at The Home Depot.
 	Rick loved his three Shih Tzus — Tumbalina, Rusty, and Tucker. He 
enjoyed art, woodworking, and collecting antique toys. His favorite 
thing to do was run the Saturday Kid’s Workshop at The Home Depot.
 	Rick is survived by his sister, Nancy L. Mills; his brother, Stevan
 F. Cooper; his five nieces, Katie, Susan, Shelley, Janet, and Marie; 
and his great nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was 
preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee Cooper; his brother, Alan Kent 
Cooper; and his niece, Jennifer.
 	Services will be held in Kansas. Memorial donations may be made 
through In Memory Of for the benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital at http://www.inmemof.org/richard-l-cooper or by mailing a 
check made payable to In Memory Of, PO Box 5472, Charlottesville, VA 
22905.

Richard 'Rick' L. Cooper

Patricia Jean Newell, 76, passed away at home on 
Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a battle with cancer.&nbsp; She was born March 
2, 1945, in Hays, KS, to Lillian (Coupal) and Clarence Grabbe.

She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a BS in Elementary
 Education in 1967.&nbsp; On June 17, 1967, she married LeRoy Newell at St. 
Joseph’s Church in Hays, KS.&nbsp; She taught 2nd grade for one year at 
Bazine, KS and then stayed home to raise her family.&nbsp; She was a devoted 
wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, baking, making 
rosaries and playing the piano and organ.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Catholic Daughters of Americas, Shepherds of Christ Ministries and an 
Extraordinary Minister for St. Mary’s Church.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Patrick 
Newell (Cindy), Tim Newell, Stephanie Heier (Roger), Jodie Newell, Kevin
 Newell (Kara), Mary Ewing (John), Sean Newell (Holly), Mark Newell 
(Jessica) and Sarah Labes (William), 25 grandchildren; her siblings 
Frances Gordon (Jim), Donna Farrell (Bob), Wayne Grabbe (Judy), Dick 
Grabbe (Cheryl) and Lorri Leibbrandt (Doug); brother-in-law, Sam Warfel 
and sister-in-law, Kathy Grabbe; and was preceded in death by her 
parents and siblings Marian Warfel and David Grabbe.

Viewing will be Friday, March 12, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. at Ryan 
Mortuary along with a rosary and vigil service at 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. 
Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina, KS.

Memorials may be made to Shepherds of Christ Ministries or St. Mary’s Elementary School.

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 </figure>Patricia Jean Newell, 76, passed away at home on 
Sunday, March 7, 2021, after a battle with cancer.&nbsp; She was born March 
2, 1945, in Hays, KS, to Lillian (Coupal) and Clarence Grabbe.She graduated from Fort Hays State University with a BS in Elementary
 Education in 1967.&nbsp; On June 17, 1967, she married LeRoy Newell at St. 
Joseph’s Church in Hays, KS.&nbsp; She taught 2nd grade for one year at 
Bazine, KS and then stayed home to raise her family.&nbsp; She was a devoted 
wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, baking, making 
rosaries and playing the piano and organ.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Catholic Daughters of Americas, Shepherds of Christ Ministries and an 
Extraordinary Minister for St. Mary’s Church.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her children Patrick 
Newell (Cindy), Tim Newell, Stephanie Heier (Roger), Jodie Newell, Kevin
 Newell (Kara), Mary Ewing (John), Sean Newell (Holly), Mark Newell 
(Jessica) and Sarah Labes (William), 25 grandchildren; her siblings 
Frances Gordon (Jim), Donna Farrell (Bob), Wayne Grabbe (Judy), Dick 
Grabbe (Cheryl) and Lorri Leibbrandt (Doug); brother-in-law, Sam Warfel 
and sister-in-law, Kathy Grabbe; and was preceded in death by her 
parents and siblings Marian Warfel and David Grabbe.Viewing will be Friday, March 12, 2021, from 4-8 p.m. at Ryan 
Mortuary along with a rosary and vigil service at 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of 
Christian Burial will be Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at St. 
Mary Queen of the Universe Catholic Church, Salina, KS.Memorials may be made to Shepherds of Christ Ministries or St. Mary’s Elementary School.

Patricia Jean Newell

LeRoy Joseph Rome passed away on February 27, 2021, at the age of 85 years in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.&nbsp; LeRoy was born November 14, 1935, in Victoria, Kansas, to the late Edgar M. and Clara (Windholz) Rome.&nbsp; He grew up in Hays, Kansas, learning the farm life with his Rome and Windholz relatives.&nbsp; 

He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy and graduated in 1953.&nbsp; From there he went on to serve in the United States Army as a Corporal E4.&nbsp; He served in Mannheim, Germany, where he was very proud to have been awarded “Soldier of the Month."&nbsp; When working at a summer job in Denver, Colorado he made his way west to a Golden High School football game where he met a cheerleader named Carole Williams.&nbsp; They were wed on August 30, 1956 at St. Joseph’s Church in Golden, Colorado.

In 1958, he began his lifelong career as an Electrician at the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad where he retired after 38 years.&nbsp; He was heavily involved with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) as a Union Officer and General Chairman for 30+ years.&nbsp; In addition, he served as President of the Rio Grande Credit Union.&nbsp; He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 21 in Golden, Colorado where he served in many officer positions throughout the years.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Golden VFW Post 4171.

LeRoy’s family meant everything to him.&nbsp; They would load up the camper and go fishing in the Colorado mountains when they were young.&nbsp; He was an avid reader of non-fiction books.&nbsp; He was always busy doing or organizing something and never sat still for long.&nbsp; He loved to collect items and had two of everything which made him a very giving man.&nbsp; You couldn’t leave his house without something in your hand.&nbsp; He enjoyed entertaining and his door was always open to family and friends.&nbsp; The most special thing about LeRoy is that he never met a stranger.&nbsp; He formed a relationship with everyone he met.&nbsp; Telling stories and jokes was his very best quality and all have been lucky to have heard him over the years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Clara, brothers Norman and Timothy Rome, and granddaughter Megan Cook.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Carole Rome of Golden, brother Hubert Rome of Mesa, Arizona and his four children Lezlee Rome (Terry), Terry Rome (Rose), Michelle Wareham (Paul) all of Golden, and Mike Rome (Sandy) of St. Petersburg, Florida.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren, Molly Cook, Emily (Wareham) Valliere, Ryan Wareham, Stephanie Tyler, Sandra Prince and four great grandchildren all of Golden.

Services and celebration of his life will be scheduled for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Legion Taylor-Miller Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO 80401 – (303) 279-6200

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 </figure>LeRoy Joseph Rome passed away on February 27, 2021, at the age of 85 years in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.&nbsp; LeRoy was born November 14, 1935, in Victoria, Kansas, to the late Edgar M. and Clara (Windholz) Rome.&nbsp; He grew up in Hays, Kansas, learning the farm life with his Rome and Windholz relatives.&nbsp; He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy and graduated in 1953.&nbsp; From there he went on to serve in the United States Army as a Corporal E4.&nbsp; He served in Mannheim, Germany, where he was very proud to have been awarded “Soldier of the Month."&nbsp; When working at a summer job in Denver, Colorado he made his way west to a Golden High School football game where he met a cheerleader named Carole Williams.&nbsp; They were wed on August 30, 1956 at St. Joseph’s Church in Golden, Colorado.In 1958, he began his lifelong career as an Electrician at the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad where he retired after 38 years.&nbsp; He was heavily involved with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) as a Union Officer and General Chairman for 30+ years.&nbsp; In addition, he served as President of the Rio Grande Credit Union.&nbsp; He was a proud member of the American Legion Post 21 in Golden, Colorado where he served in many officer positions throughout the years.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Golden VFW Post 4171.LeRoy’s family meant everything to him.&nbsp; They would load up the camper and go fishing in the Colorado mountains when they were young.&nbsp; He was an avid reader of non-fiction books.&nbsp; He was always busy doing or organizing something and never sat still for long.&nbsp; He loved to collect items and had two of everything which made him a very giving man.&nbsp; You couldn’t leave his house without something in your hand.&nbsp; He enjoyed entertaining and his door was always open to family and friends.&nbsp; The most special thing about LeRoy is that he never met a stranger.&nbsp; He formed a relationship with everyone he met.&nbsp; Telling stories and jokes was his very best quality and all have been lucky to have heard him over the years.He was preceded in death by his parents Edgar and Clara, brothers Norman and Timothy Rome, and granddaughter Megan Cook.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Carole Rome of Golden, brother Hubert Rome of Mesa, Arizona and his four children Lezlee Rome (Terry), Terry Rome (Rose), Michelle Wareham (Paul) all of Golden, and Mike Rome (Sandy) of St. Petersburg, Florida.&nbsp; He is also survived by his grandchildren, Molly Cook, Emily (Wareham) Valliere, Ryan Wareham, Stephanie Tyler, Sandra Prince and four great grandchildren all of Golden.Services and celebration of his life will be scheduled for a later date.In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Legion Taylor-Miller Post 21, 500 9th Street, Golden, CO 80401 – (303) 279-6200

LeRoy Joseph Rome

Katherine F. Roberts, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, 
at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
March 13, 1929, in Leoti, Kansas, the daughter of Curtis D. And Beatrice 
Page Lane.&nbsp; She was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1947 moving 
from Leoti, Kansas, and was a nurses aide and a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas, and the Kansas Rebekahs Lodge.

On April 5, 1947, she married Wayne C. Roberts in Liberal, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on December 2, 2002, in Wichita, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Sons - Gary Roberts of Scott City, Kansas, 
Major &amp; Kelli Roberts of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Ross Lane
 of Baldwin City, Kansas, One Sister - Nevada Parker of Leoti, Kansas, 
Fourteen Grandchildren, Twenty Two Great Grandchildren, and Three Great 
Great Grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, One Son - Jay Dee 
Roberts, One Daughter - Tana Phillips, One Great Grandson - Brett 
Phillips, One Great Granddaughter - Emily Northcutt, Three Sisters, and 
Two Brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans 
presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons
 Funeral Home page&nbsp;(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 1:55 PM.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.

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

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

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 </figure>Katherine F. Roberts, age 91, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021, 
at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
March 13, 1929, in Leoti, Kansas, the daughter of Curtis D. And Beatrice 
Page Lane.&nbsp; She was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1947 moving 
from Leoti, Kansas, and was a nurses aide and a homemaker.She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas, and the Kansas Rebekahs Lodge.On April 5, 1947, she married Wayne C. Roberts in Liberal, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on December 2, 2002, in Wichita, Kansas.Survivors include her Two Sons - Gary Roberts of Scott City, Kansas, 
Major &amp; Kelli Roberts of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Ross Lane
 of Baldwin City, Kansas, One Sister - Nevada Parker of Leoti, Kansas, 
Fourteen Grandchildren, Twenty Two Great Grandchildren, and Three Great 
Great GrandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, One Son - Jay Dee 
Roberts, One Daughter - Tana Phillips, One Great Grandson - Brett 
Phillips, One Great Granddaughter - Emily Northcutt, Three Sisters, and 
Two Brothers.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans 
presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons
 Funeral Home page&nbsp;(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 1:55 PM.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday and 10:00 
a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott 
City, Kansas.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Katherine Roberts 
Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott 
City, Kansas, 67871.

Katherine F. Roberts

Gerald Wayne Doerfler, 81, Codell, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Rooks County Health Center.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Gerald Wayne Doerfler, 81, Codell, died Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Rooks County Health Center.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Enos Neil Cook, age 77, of Mosca,&nbsp; Colorado, passed into the hands of his Lord March 2nd, 2021, at the Rio 
Grande Inn in La Jara, Colorado. He was born September 7th, 1943, in Graham
 County Kansas. Enos was the oldest son of W.D and Vesta Cook. He was 
active in 4H and played football in high school. He graduated from 
WaKeeney high school in WaKeeney, Kansas in 1962. Enos has made his 
living as a farmer, truck driver and a certified diesel mechanic. He 
loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, riding horses, hiking, 
woodworking, attending church. He loved God and his family. He didn't 
like Fishing.

Enos is survived by his wife Naomi Cook
 of Mosca, his children Rodney (Kalin) Cook of Center, Delena (Donnie) 
Freeman of Chatsworth, Georgia and Dennis; (Angela) Cook of Glenmore, 
Louisiana, his siblings; Russell (Genell) Cook of Nixa, Missouri, Arlen 
(Cindy) Cook of Nyssa, Oregon, Willard (Sandy) Cook of Glenwood Iowa, 
Wesley (Janice) Cook of Plainville, Kansas, Perry (Angie) Cook of 
Glenwood Iowa, Martha Nell (Robert) Hamman of Oskaloosa Iowa and Jennie 
(James) Young of Clare, Michigan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
 extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Carol Ilene Clarkson Cook and a brother Clinton Cook.

Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March
 12, 2021, at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.

Visitation will be&nbsp;Friday 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.

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

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 </figure>Enos Neil Cook, age 77, of Mosca,&nbsp; Colorado, passed into the hands of his Lord March 2nd, 2021, at the Rio 
Grande Inn in La Jara, Colorado. He was born September 7th, 1943, in Graham
 County Kansas. Enos was the oldest son of W.D and Vesta Cook. He was 
active in 4H and played football in high school. He graduated from 
WaKeeney high school in WaKeeney, Kansas in 1962. Enos has made his 
living as a farmer, truck driver and a certified diesel mechanic. He 
loved being outdoors and enjoyed hunting, riding horses, hiking, 
woodworking, attending church. He loved God and his family. He didn't 
like Fishing.Enos is survived by his wife Naomi Cook
 of Mosca, his children Rodney (Kalin) Cook of Center, Delena (Donnie) 
Freeman of Chatsworth, Georgia and Dennis; (Angela) Cook of Glenmore, 
Louisiana, his siblings; Russell (Genell) Cook of Nixa, Missouri, Arlen 
(Cindy) Cook of Nyssa, Oregon, Willard (Sandy) Cook of Glenwood Iowa, 
Wesley (Janice) Cook of Plainville, Kansas, Perry (Angie) Cook of 
Glenwood Iowa, Martha Nell (Robert) Hamman of Oskaloosa Iowa and Jennie 
(James) Young of Clare, Michigan as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
 extended family.He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Carol Ilene Clarkson Cook and a brother Clinton Cook.Services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March
 12, 2021, at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, Kansas 67637.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be&nbsp;Friday 10:00 AM until service time at the funeral chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com&nbsp;

Enos Neil Cook

Rowan Edward Camp, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

Rowan was born May 5, 1939 in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of three 
children born to Elmer Martin and Maggie Gladys (Rubble) Camp.&nbsp; He grew 
up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 
1957.&nbsp; He attended Emporia State University.

Rowan was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Waudby on November 26, 
1960 in Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters; 
Sandra, Sheila and Stacie.&nbsp; They made their home in the Russell area.

Rowan was a Farmer and Rancher. He worked many years at Mahoney Imp. 
in Russell&nbsp; ,He was a member of St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He also was
 a member of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; Rowan enjoyed fishing, playing 
music with different bands thru out the years, riding his John Deere 
Equipment and having coffee with the Bunker Hill Gang.

Rowan’s surviving family include his wife of 60 years, Patricia of 
the home; daughters, Sheila A. Kuntzsch (Alan) of&nbsp; Bunker Hill, Kansas 
and Stacie E. Mendenhall of Emporia, Kansas; eight grandchildren and 13 
great grandchildren.

Rowan was preceded in death by his parents, brother Curtis Camp, and sister Zetta Hillman.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M on Friday, 
March 12, 2021 at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in 
Russell Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in 
Russell.&nbsp; A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 P.M. on Thursday,
 March 11, 2021 at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
 on Thursday, March 11th at the mortuary.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers
 the family requests memorial be given to St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church and sent in care of the mortuary. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of 
these arrangements.

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 </figure>Rowan Edward Camp, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.Rowan was born May 5, 1939 in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of three 
children born to Elmer Martin and Maggie Gladys (Rubble) Camp.&nbsp; He grew 
up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 
1957.&nbsp; He attended Emporia State University.Rowan was united in marriage to Patricia Ann Waudby on November 26, 
1960 in Gorham, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters; 
Sandra, Sheila and Stacie.&nbsp; They made their home in the Russell area.Rowan was a Farmer and Rancher. He worked many years at Mahoney Imp. 
in Russell&nbsp; ,He was a member of St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic 
Church and was a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He also was
 a member of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; Rowan enjoyed fishing, playing 
music with different bands thru out the years, riding his John Deere 
Equipment and having coffee with the Bunker Hill Gang.Rowan’s surviving family include his wife of 60 years, Patricia of 
the home; daughters, Sheila A. Kuntzsch (Alan) of&nbsp; Bunker Hill, Kansas 
and Stacie E. Mendenhall of Emporia, Kansas; eight grandchildren and 13 
great grandchildren.Rowan was preceded in death by his parents, brother Curtis Camp, and sister Zetta Hillman.Daughter Sandra K. Blundon.Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M on Friday, 
March 12, 2021 at the St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in 
Russell Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in 
Russell.&nbsp; A vigil and rosary service will be held at 7 P.M. on Thursday,
 March 11, 2021 at the church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
 on Thursday, March 11th at the mortuary.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers
 the family requests memorial be given to St. Mary Queen of Angels 
Catholic Church and sent in care of the mortuary. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of 
these arrangements.

Rowan Edward Camp

Patrick Urban Sr., age 55, formerly of Hays, of Saratoga, Wyo., passed away on December 21, 2020, at his home in Saratoga with his family by his side.

He was born on December 29, 1964, in Wichita, KS to Charles and Carol Ann (Legleiter) Urban.&nbsp; He was a 1983 graduate of West Wichita High School.&nbsp; He met and married Dorothy Steckline on August 7, 1998, in Hays, KS.

Patrick was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed spending his time fishing, and hunting alongside his four boys.&nbsp; Patrick was a cub scout leader and received great joy in developing and fostering young men, he also loved cheering on the Denver Broncos.

He was a Carpenter by trade and for 20+ years worked for Lloyd and Ida Lundy at the Best Western Vagabond Hotel.

Patrick is survived by his mother: Carol Ann Urban of Seldon, KS; wife: Dorothy Urban of Hays; four sons: Joseph Steckline Urban, Charles Urban, Francis Urban, and Patrick Urban, Jr., all of Hays; four brothers: Chris Urban of Hutchison, KS, Steve (Ann) Urban of Galesburg, IL, Dennis Urban of Leoville, KS, and Tim Urban of Seldon, KS; and one sister: Gwen (Darren) Schultz of Grainfield, KS.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers.

Memorial Mass will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637, with inurnment following the services in the parish cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St Mary’s Church and School, Ellis.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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

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 </figure>Patrick Urban Sr., age 55, formerly of Hays, of Saratoga, Wyo., passed away on December 21, 2020, at his home in Saratoga with his family by his side.He was born on December 29, 1964, in Wichita, KS to Charles and Carol Ann (Legleiter) Urban.&nbsp; He was a 1983 graduate of West Wichita High School.&nbsp; He met and married Dorothy Steckline on August 7, 1998, in Hays, KS.Patrick was an avid outdoorsman, and enjoyed spending his time fishing, and hunting alongside his four boys.&nbsp; Patrick was a cub scout leader and received great joy in developing and fostering young men, he also loved cheering on the Denver Broncos.He was a Carpenter by trade and for 20+ years worked for Lloyd and Ida Lundy at the Best Western Vagabond Hotel.Patrick is survived by his mother: Carol Ann Urban of Seldon, KS; wife: Dorothy Urban of Hays; four sons: Joseph Steckline Urban, Charles Urban, Francis Urban, and Patrick Urban, Jr., all of Hays; four brothers: Chris Urban of Hutchison, KS, Steve (Ann) Urban of Galesburg, IL, Dennis Urban of Leoville, KS, and Tim Urban of Seldon, KS; and one sister: Gwen (Darren) Schultz of Grainfield, KS.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers.Memorial Mass will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St Mary’s Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637, with inurnment following the services in the parish cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St Mary’s Church and School, Ellis.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.

Patrick Urban Sr.

Steven Douglas “Steve” Arnold, 81, of Herndon, KS passed away March 8, 
2021, at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin. He was born on March 19, 
1939, in Farnam, NE to Forrest and Leah (Stevens) Arnold.
 Steve’s father died when Steve was 2 and then his mother and 7 
children moved to Boulder, CO. Steve and his brother Don graduated high 
school in Cambridge, NE where they lived with their Aunt Vera and Uncle 
Lester Johnson. He was in the army for 2 years on the bubby system with 
his brother, Don. They served in Germany.
 Steve married Arian Olson on August 20, 1964, in Boulder, CO. They 
enjoyed Jeeping in the mountains, fishing with his buddies, riding his 
Indian motorcycle, and staying at the cabin they owned in the mountains.
 He was a volunteer with the Boulder Emergency Squad along with several 
of his buddies which resulted in many interesting stories. Steve worked 
as a manager at Neodata but took early retirement due to health issues.
 He and Arian moved to the Olson homestead in 1986. They were owners 
of Times Past Antiques in Oberlin, but later moved that business to the 
farm. They were members of the Herndon Covenant Church. Steve was a 
long-term kidney transplant recipient which was received from his nephew
 Pat Craig in 2001. He enjoyed working with antiques, and especially 
restoring old furniture, rebuilding horse-pulled wagons and other 
antiques.
 Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed (Wanda) 
Arnold, Wayne (Delma Jean) Arnold, Don Arnold and sisters, Carole (Curt)
 Craig, Geraldine (Doug) Morris, and Joy (Don) Hill.

He is survived by 
his wife, Arian of the home; sister-in-law, Nione (Mike) Rhodin, 
brother-in-law, Galen Olson; 18 nieces and nephews; numerous 
great-nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Steven-Douglas-Steve-Arnold?obId=20223194#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Steven Douglas “Steve” Arnold, 81, of Herndon, KS passed away March 8, 
2021, at Decatur County Hospital in Oberlin. He was born on March 19, 
1939, in Farnam, NE to Forrest and Leah (Stevens) Arnold.
 Steve’s father died when Steve was 2 and then his mother and 7 
children moved to Boulder, CO. Steve and his brother Don graduated high 
school in Cambridge, NE where they lived with their Aunt Vera and Uncle 
Lester Johnson. He was in the army for 2 years on the bubby system with 
his brother, Don. They served in Germany.
 Steve married Arian Olson on August 20, 1964, in Boulder, CO. They 
enjoyed Jeeping in the mountains, fishing with his buddies, riding his 
Indian motorcycle, and staying at the cabin they owned in the mountains.
 He was a volunteer with the Boulder Emergency Squad along with several 
of his buddies which resulted in many interesting stories. Steve worked 
as a manager at Neodata but took early retirement due to health issues.
 He and Arian moved to the Olson homestead in 1986. They were owners 
of Times Past Antiques in Oberlin, but later moved that business to the 
farm. They were members of the Herndon Covenant Church. Steve was a 
long-term kidney transplant recipient which was received from his nephew
 Pat Craig in 2001. He enjoyed working with antiques, and especially 
restoring old furniture, rebuilding horse-pulled wagons and other 
antiques.
 Steve was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ed (Wanda) 
Arnold, Wayne (Delma Jean) Arnold, Don Arnold and sisters, Carole (Curt)
 Craig, Geraldine (Doug) Morris, and Joy (Don) Hill. He is survived by 
his wife, Arian of the home; sister-in-law, Nione (Mike) Rhodin, 
brother-in-law, Galen Olson; 18 nieces and nephews; numerous 
great-nieces and nephews, and many friends.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Steven-Douglas-Steve-Arnold?obId=20223194#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Steven Douglas 'Steve' Arnold

Marshall Young Woodbury, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 5, 
2021, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on March 19, 1933, in Leoti, Kansas, the son of George and Cleo 
Blackburn Woodbury.&nbsp; He was a resident of Wichita County, Kansas most of
 his life. He farmed in Wichita County starting in the 1950’s. Then in 
the 1980’s, Marshall started spending a lot of time in Scottsdale, AZ 
where he bought and managed several commercial properties. He also 
developed property in Garden City Ks for many years. He resided in 
Salina Ks since 2007. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marshall was a person who did not believe in retirement.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
his business endeavors and continued to manage them until the day of his
 death. &nbsp; Throughout his lifetime he had the gift of a humble demeanor 
and truly cared for people.&nbsp; He enjoyed engaging with people in a 
meaningful way and was driven to help people in all his endeavors, which
 led him to many friends in Wichita County, Garden City, Kansas, and 
Scottsdale, Arizona.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas, and a
 proud member of the NRA. He served on the Leoti School Board, in the 
United Methodist Church, and in other ways in the community.&nbsp; He was a 
skilled carpenter and taught classes in carpentry for 4H.&nbsp; He continued 
carpentry throughout his life and enjoyed making wonderful items for his
 children and grandchildren.

Marshall graduated from Wichita Co High School in 1951 and began 
helping his father farm as well as working in Leoti at several Jobs.&nbsp; On
 February 17, 1952, he married Janene Clark in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;They built
 the farm of their dreams from the ground up. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include his Wife - Janene Woodbury of Salina, Kansas; Two 
Daughters - JaLue &amp; Todd Smith of Salina, Kansas, Lisa Cooley of 
Clarkston, Michigan; Two Brothers - Ted Woodbury of Oklahoma and Terry 
Woodbury of Kansas City, Missouri; Sister Phyllis Woodbury Bryant of 
Denver; Six grandchildren and Six Great Grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at
 the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Rev. Tod Anthony 
presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons
 Funeral Home page&nbsp;(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 1:55 PM.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

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

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the United Methodist 
Church in Leoti, Kansas in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 
553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Marshall Young Woodbury, age 87, passed away on Friday, March 5, 
2021, at Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on March 19, 1933, in Leoti, Kansas, the son of George and Cleo 
Blackburn Woodbury.&nbsp; He was a resident of Wichita County, Kansas most of
 his life. He farmed in Wichita County starting in the 1950’s. Then in 
the 1980’s, Marshall started spending a lot of time in Scottsdale, AZ 
where he bought and managed several commercial properties. He also 
developed property in Garden City Ks for many years. He resided in 
Salina Ks since 2007. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Marshall was a person who did not believe in retirement.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
his business endeavors and continued to manage them until the day of his
 death. &nbsp; Throughout his lifetime he had the gift of a humble demeanor 
and truly cared for people.&nbsp; He enjoyed engaging with people in a 
meaningful way and was driven to help people in all his endeavors, which
 led him to many friends in Wichita County, Garden City, Kansas, and 
Scottsdale, Arizona.He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas, and a
 proud member of the NRA. He served on the Leoti School Board, in the 
United Methodist Church, and in other ways in the community.&nbsp; He was a 
skilled carpenter and taught classes in carpentry for 4H.&nbsp; He continued 
carpentry throughout his life and enjoyed making wonderful items for his
 children and grandchildren.Marshall graduated from Wichita Co High School in 1951 and began 
helping his father farm as well as working in Leoti at several Jobs.&nbsp; On
 February 17, 1952, he married Janene Clark in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;They built
 the farm of their dreams from the ground up. &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his Wife - Janene Woodbury of Salina, Kansas; Two 
Daughters - JaLue &amp; Todd Smith of Salina, Kansas, Lisa Cooley of 
Clarkston, Michigan; Two Brothers - Ted Woodbury of Oklahoma and Terry 
Woodbury of Kansas City, Missouri; Sister Phyllis Woodbury Bryant of 
Denver; Six grandchildren and Six Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at
 the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Rev. Tod Anthony 
presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons
 Funeral Home page&nbsp;(www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 1:55 PM.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.Interment will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to the United Methodist 
Church in Leoti, Kansas in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 
553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Marshall Young Woodbury

Judi Kaye Jones, 77, of Grainfield, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 
6, 2021, at her daughter Jamie’s home in rural Sheridan County.  Judi was
 born July 31, 1943, in Colby, Kansas to Vernon and Fern (Andrews) Jones.

&nbsp;Her family moved to several locations in Northwest Kansas. Judi 
attended high school in Jennings, Kansas and later received her GED. 
After high school, she married Jim Jones, and they lived in Jennings, 
Kansas. Judi and Jim were blessed with three daughters. They later 
divorced. Judi moved to Oberlin, Kansas where she met and married Bill 
Rogers. Judi and Bill resided in rural Selden and had one son born from
 this union, Yancey. They later divorced. Judi moved to Norton where 
she lived and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, waitress and 
finally as a caretaker for her parents until their death. After the 
death of her parents and as her health failed, she moved to rural 
Sheridan County to live with her daughter. 
 Judi enjoyed being and working outside. She always had a large 
garden that helped feed her family. She loved all animals, and they 
loved her. Rarely would you find her without a dog by her side. Judi
 really loved her family and got great joy being with them and taught 
her children the value and strength of family. She recalled Sundays 
when she was growing up how her family would get together with Aunts, 
Uncles, and Cousins to visit and have a meal. Judi was a loving person.
 Judi leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, Jamie Chapman
 and husband David of Hoxie, Kansas, Kathy Curfman of Humboldt, 
Nebraska, and Veronica Tomasello and husband Fredrick of Newton, Kansas;
 and one son, Yancey Rogers of Kearney, Nebraska; sister, Mary Kathryn 
Campbell and husband Kenneth of Deering, Kansas; brother, George Jones; 
15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 
great-great-grandchildren.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Fern Jones; 
brother, Elton Jones; grandson, Boomer Curfman; and sisters-in-law, 
Beulah Jones and Mary Etta Jones.
 A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, March 13, 
2021, 2:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Visitation will be 
held prior to the Celebration of Life from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. 
Memorials are suggested to the Judi K. Jones Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740. Words of comfort and caring may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 Judy loved and enjoyed her family more than anything in this world. 
 She leaves with her family the value and importance of loving and 
caring for family and friends. She will forever remain in the hearts and
 memories of those who love her.

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 </figure>Judi Kaye Jones, 77, of Grainfield, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 
6, 2021, at her daughter Jamie’s home in rural Sheridan County. Judi was
 born July 31, 1943, in Colby, Kansas to Vernon and Fern (Andrews) Jones.&nbsp;Her family moved to several locations in Northwest Kansas. Judi 
attended high school in Jennings, Kansas and later received her GED. 
After high school, she married Jim Jones, and they lived in Jennings, 
Kansas. Judi and Jim were blessed with three daughters. They later 
divorced. Judi moved to Oberlin, Kansas where she met and married Bill 
Rogers. Judi and Bill resided in rural Selden and had one son born from
 this union, Yancey. They later divorced. Judi moved to Norton where 
she lived and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant, waitress and 
finally as a caretaker for her parents until their death. After the 
death of her parents and as her health failed, she moved to rural 
Sheridan County to live with her daughter. 
 Judi enjoyed being and working outside. She always had a large 
garden that helped feed her family. She loved all animals, and they 
loved her. Rarely would you find her without a dog by her side. Judi
 really loved her family and got great joy being with them and taught 
her children the value and strength of family. She recalled Sundays 
when she was growing up how her family would get together with Aunts, 
Uncles, and Cousins to visit and have a meal. Judi was a loving person.
 Judi leaves to mourn her passing, three daughters, Jamie Chapman
 and husband David of Hoxie, Kansas, Kathy Curfman of Humboldt, 
Nebraska, and Veronica Tomasello and husband Fredrick of Newton, Kansas;
 and one son, Yancey Rogers of Kearney, Nebraska; sister, Mary Kathryn 
Campbell and husband Kenneth of Deering, Kansas; brother, George Jones; 
15 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 2 
great-great-grandchildren.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Fern Jones; 
brother, Elton Jones; grandson, Boomer Curfman; and sisters-in-law, 
Beulah Jones and Mary Etta Jones.
 A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, March 13, 
2021, 2:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Visitation will be 
held prior to the Celebration of Life from 10:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. 
Memorials are suggested to the Judi K. Jones Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740. Words of comfort and caring may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 Judy loved and enjoyed her family more than anything in this world. 
 She leaves with her family the value and importance of loving and 
caring for family and friends. She will forever remain in the hearts and
 memories of those who love her.

Judi Kaye Jones

Fern Maria Dolezal, 87, passed away March 8, 2021, in Great Bend.&nbsp; 
She was born May 16, 1933, in rural Walker, to Herman Morris and Bessie 
Maria (Barrett) Klotz.&nbsp; Fern married Donald Dean Dolezal October 28, 
1951, in La Crosse.&nbsp;

Growing up in rural Walker and attending school in Gorham, Fern moved
 to Great Bend in 1952.&nbsp; She was a bookkeeper and office manager for 
Feist’s Soft Water, retiring in 2005, previously working for Evansco, 
Hansen Jewelers, Great Bend Tribune, Fuller Brush and Bayless Dry 
Cleaners. &nbsp;She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, CKMC Auxiliary, 
V.F.W. Post 3111 Auxiliary, Lake Barton Golf Club and Women’s 
International Bowling Congress.&nbsp; Fern enjoyed gardening, bowling, 
golfing, and crocheting. Fern especially enjoyed watching her 
grandchildren's activities and spending time with her family.

Survivors include, her husband, Donald Dolezal, Sr. of the home; 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; three brothers, Marvin Klotz and Morris Klotz of 
Nevada, Mo., and Albert Klotz of Bella Vista, Ark.; three sisters, 
Shirley Vincent, Anna Lee Bloesser and Marjorie Johnson, all of Nevada, 
Mo.; 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. She was preceded in death by her parents; a 
brother, Herman Klotz, Jr.; and a sister, Joyce Gundy.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Barbara Jones presiding.&nbsp; Interment
 will be 2:00 p.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Gorham.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 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>Fern Maria Dolezal, 87, passed away March 8, 2021, in Great Bend.&nbsp; 
She was born May 16, 1933, in rural Walker, to Herman Morris and Bessie 
Maria (Barrett) Klotz.&nbsp; Fern married Donald Dean Dolezal October 28, 
1951, in La Crosse.&nbsp;Growing up in rural Walker and attending school in Gorham, Fern moved
 to Great Bend in 1952.&nbsp; She was a bookkeeper and office manager for 
Feist’s Soft Water, retiring in 2005, previously working for Evansco, 
Hansen Jewelers, Great Bend Tribune, Fuller Brush and Bayless Dry 
Cleaners. &nbsp;She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, CKMC Auxiliary, 
V.F.W. Post 3111 Auxiliary, Lake Barton Golf Club and Women’s 
International Bowling Congress.&nbsp; Fern enjoyed gardening, bowling, 
golfing, and crocheting. Fern especially enjoyed watching her 
grandchildren's activities and spending time with her family.Survivors include, her husband, Donald Dolezal, Sr. of the home; 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; three brothers, Marvin Klotz and Morris Klotz of 
Nevada, Mo., and Albert Klotz of Bella Vista, Ark.; three sisters, 
Shirley Vincent, Anna Lee Bloesser and Marjorie Johnson, all of Nevada, 
Mo.; 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. She was preceded in death by her parents; a 
brother, Herman Klotz, Jr.; and a sister, Joyce Gundy.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, 2021, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Barbara Jones presiding.&nbsp; Interment
 will be 2:00 p.m. in Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Gorham.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 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.

Fern Maria Dolezal

Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe, 89, passed away on St. Patrick’s 
Day, March 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born 
August 4, 1930, to James Tighe and Sarah (McDermott) Tighe in 
Strokestown, Ireland, county of Roscommon. He was the youngest of ten.&nbsp;

Dermot attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Strokestown and 
Cloonfree. At age 11 he won an academic scholarship to attend the 
Diocesan high school at Summerhill College in Sligo, Ireland. Following 
high school, he attended the seminary at St Patrick’s College in Carlow,
 Ireland. He was very involved in athletics during his school years 
particularly the Irish game of hurling.

Dermot heard his calling to the priesthood, and at the age 24, took 
his vows and was ordained on June 6, 1954, at the Cathedral of the 
Assumption, Carlow, Ireland, by the Most Rev. Thomas Keogh, bishop of 
the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Father Tighe was recruited to 
Kansas by Monsignor John Cody, who was originally from Kilkenny, 
Ireland, and had great success recruiting Irish priests to Kansas. In 
Kansas, Father Tighe was assigned to parishes throughout the Dodge City 
Archdiocese. He served as an assistant pastor at&nbsp;St. Joseph’s, 
Liebenthal (1954-57), and Sacred Heart Cathedral,&nbsp;Dodge City&nbsp;(1957-59). 
His early pastorates were St. Lawrence, Jetmore, with&nbsp;St.&nbsp;Anthony, 
Hanston (1959-61), and St. Francis Xavier, Seward, (1961-65). He served 
as chaplain at&nbsp;Central&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Medical&nbsp;Center&nbsp;in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;from 1965 to 
1967.

Father Tighe became a United States citizen in 1959, the first week 
he was eligible. In 1967, as Vietnam war escalated, he volunteered to 
serve in the Army, serving as an army chaplain from 1967 to 1976, 
including a year in Vietnam. His first assignment was Fort Hood, Texas, 
and on August 22, 1968, he left for Southeast Asia. There he served on 
the front line and ministered to the infantrymen and gave last rites to 
dying soldiers in the field. Following Vietnam, Father Tighe decided to 
stay in the Army, and was stationed in Ft. McCelland, Alabama, Ft. 
Richardson, Alaska, and Ft. Eustis, Virginia.&nbsp; He also served with the 
National Guard in Washington DC, Dodge City and Hutchinson. He retired 
as a Bird Colonel, which is one rank below a Brigadier General, in 1990.

During his service to the Diocese, Father Tighe held a number of 
diocesan posts including Director of Religious Vocations, Director of 
Hospitals, and a member of the Seminary Board and Priest’s Trust Fund 
Board. Father Tighe also worked in the Tribunal office where he served 
as Judicial Vicar. His later pastorates included St. Andrew, Wright 
(1977-84); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls (1985-91), and St. Patrick,&nbsp;Great 
Bend&nbsp;(1991-97). He was senior priest in residence at St. Patrick, Great 
Bend, until his retirement on Jan. 31, 1998.

Following his retirement, Father Tighe remained where he considered 
home, Great Bend, and was warmly embraced by the faith community. He had
 a prominent presence at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Lake Barton 
Golf course, where he played regularly. Most recently he lived at the 
Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, north of Wichita, where he made many 
new friends. &nbsp;

He has 33 living nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, James and Sarah, and siblings, James, Bridie, Mary, Tom, Annie,
 Alice, Brendan, John and Michael.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Throughout his life, Father Tighe showed an unwavering devotion to 
the causes of the poor and the unborn. He donated his home in Great Bend
 to Birthright and was charitable to many other causes that were 
faithful to the book of Matthew that the last shall be first.

A Memorial Mass will be held 5:30 p.m. March 17, 2021, at St. Patrick
 Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
Birthright, Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe, 89, passed away on St. Patrick’s 
Day, March 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born 
August 4, 1930, to James Tighe and Sarah (McDermott) Tighe in 
Strokestown, Ireland, county of Roscommon. He was the youngest of ten.&nbsp;Dermot attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Strokestown and 
Cloonfree. At age 11 he won an academic scholarship to attend the 
Diocesan high school at Summerhill College in Sligo, Ireland. Following 
high school, he attended the seminary at St Patrick’s College in Carlow,
 Ireland. He was very involved in athletics during his school years 
particularly the Irish game of hurling.Dermot heard his calling to the priesthood, and at the age 24, took 
his vows and was ordained on June 6, 1954, at the Cathedral of the 
Assumption, Carlow, Ireland, by the Most Rev. Thomas Keogh, bishop of 
the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Father Tighe was recruited to 
Kansas by Monsignor John Cody, who was originally from Kilkenny, 
Ireland, and had great success recruiting Irish priests to Kansas. In 
Kansas, Father Tighe was assigned to parishes throughout the Dodge City 
Archdiocese. He served as an assistant pastor at&nbsp;St. Joseph’s, 
Liebenthal (1954-57), and Sacred Heart Cathedral,&nbsp;Dodge City&nbsp;(1957-59). 
His early pastorates were St. Lawrence, Jetmore, with&nbsp;St.&nbsp;Anthony, 
Hanston (1959-61), and St. Francis Xavier, Seward, (1961-65). He served 
as chaplain at&nbsp;Central&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;Medical&nbsp;Center&nbsp;in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;from 1965 to 
1967.Father Tighe became a United States citizen in 1959, the first week 
he was eligible. In 1967, as Vietnam war escalated, he volunteered to 
serve in the Army, serving as an army chaplain from 1967 to 1976, 
including a year in Vietnam. His first assignment was Fort Hood, Texas, 
and on August 22, 1968, he left for Southeast Asia. There he served on 
the front line and ministered to the infantrymen and gave last rites to 
dying soldiers in the field. Following Vietnam, Father Tighe decided to 
stay in the Army, and was stationed in Ft. McCelland, Alabama, Ft. 
Richardson, Alaska, and Ft. Eustis, Virginia.&nbsp; He also served with the 
National Guard in Washington DC, Dodge City and Hutchinson. He retired 
as a Bird Colonel, which is one rank below a Brigadier General, in 1990.During his service to the Diocese, Father Tighe held a number of 
diocesan posts including Director of Religious Vocations, Director of 
Hospitals, and a member of the Seminary Board and Priest’s Trust Fund 
Board. Father Tighe also worked in the Tribunal office where he served 
as Judicial Vicar. His later pastorates included St. Andrew, Wright 
(1977-84); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls (1985-91), and St. Patrick,&nbsp;Great 
Bend&nbsp;(1991-97). He was senior priest in residence at St. Patrick, Great 
Bend, until his retirement on Jan. 31, 1998.Following his retirement, Father Tighe remained where he considered 
home, Great Bend, and was warmly embraced by the faith community. He had
 a prominent presence at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Lake Barton 
Golf course, where he played regularly. Most recently he lived at the 
Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, north of Wichita, where he made many 
new friends. &nbsp;He has 33 living nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, James and Sarah, and siblings, James, Bridie, Mary, Tom, Annie,
 Alice, Brendan, John and Michael.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Throughout his life, Father Tighe showed an unwavering devotion to 
the causes of the poor and the unborn. He donated his home in Great Bend
 to Birthright and was charitable to many other causes that were 
faithful to the book of Matthew that the last shall be first.A Memorial Mass will be held 5:30 p.m. March 17, 2021, at St. Patrick
 Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the 
Birthright, Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe

Former Phillipsburg resident Sherrill S. Wark passed away Feb. 8, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita at the age of 55.&nbsp; She was born July 28, 1965, in Wichita, the daughter of Junior &amp; LaDonna (Gruwell) Pflieger.&nbsp;

Survivors include her son Andrew Bach of Hays; 2 daughters, Heather Williams &amp; Katie Bach of Meriden, KS &amp; 4 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Friday, March 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Rev. Ben Ockree officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka North Outreach or the Wichita Police Department’s Homeless Task Force.&nbsp;

Former Phillipsburg resident Sherrill S. Wark passed away Feb. 8, 2021, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita at the age of 55.&nbsp; She was born July 28, 1965, in Wichita, the daughter of Junior &amp; LaDonna (Gruwell) Pflieger.&nbsp;Survivors include her son Andrew Bach of Hays; 2 daughters, Heather Williams &amp; Katie Bach of Meriden, KS &amp; 4 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Friday, March 12, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Rev. Ben Ockree officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to Topeka North Outreach or the Wichita Police Department’s Homeless Task Force.&nbsp;

Sherrill S. Wark 

Joyce Adele Unruh, “Grams/ Grandma,” was a loving wife, mother, 
grandmother, aunt and friend. Joyce lost her courageous fight with 
cancer and “ran” through the gateway to heaven on February 22, 2021, at 
the age of 74. Joyce was passionate about running. We have no doubt she
 ran, not walked, to heaven. 
 Joyce was born on May 13, 1946. She was raised in Garden City and 
attended school there until the age of 17. Joyce married Denton Clyde 
Unruh on September 8, 1963, moved to Copeland, and had a beautiful 
daughter, Bobbi Adele Ferguson. Joyce continued to pursue her academic 
dreams while being a full-time mother and eventually received her 
Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Fort Hays State University. 
 She eventually ended up in Scott City, Kansas, and had another 
child, Denton Allen Unruh. She worked several part-time jobs and 
volunteered at many church and community events while continuing to be a
 full-time mother and wife. 
 Weekends and vacations were full of adventure with Joyce. She was 
very active in clubs, school organizations, and church. Block parties 
and ski trips were commonplace with Joyce. Later, after receiving her 
teaching degree, Joyce spent many hours in the school as a substitute 
teacher and volunteer. 
 Joyce was most passionate about spending time with her family and 
running. There were times the household was woken up by the sound of 
pounding footsteps going up and down the stairs. She had to get that jog
 in. Joyce ran countless 5K and 10K races. She also ran a marathon and 
finished the half marathon accent up Pikes Peak. In addition to her 
active lifestyle, Joyce helped raise her grandkids, nieces and nephews. 
 Joyce was an active member at the YMCA in Garden City and also at the 
Methodist Church in Garden City. 
 Joyce was loved and will be missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. 
 Joyce is survived by her husband Denton, daughter Bobbi Ferguson of
 Hugoton and son Denton Allen Unruh and his wife Penny of Sublette; four
 grandchildren, Christopher Ferguson of Omaha, Courtney Esarey and 
husband Landon Esarey of Hugoton, Megan Unruh of Breckenridge, and 
Jessie Unruh of Emporia; nephews JC and Jeremy Culbertson and their 
families; Norton nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many other 
family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Lola
 and Eardie Norton, brother Eardie (Butch) Norton Jr. and sister Kelly 
Norton; son-in-law Harry Ferguson. 
 A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 
2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Rev. Joel Plisek 
officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorials given to Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615315407520.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joyce Adele Unruh, “Grams/ Grandma,” was a loving wife, mother, 
grandmother, aunt and friend. Joyce lost her courageous fight with 
cancer and “ran” through the gateway to heaven on February 22, 2021, at 
the age of 74. Joyce was passionate about running. We have no doubt she
 ran, not walked, to heaven. 
 Joyce was born on May 13, 1946. She was raised in Garden City and 
attended school there until the age of 17. Joyce married Denton Clyde 
Unruh on September 8, 1963, moved to Copeland, and had a beautiful 
daughter, Bobbi Adele Ferguson. Joyce continued to pursue her academic 
dreams while being a full-time mother and eventually received her 
Bachelor of Science in Education degree from Fort Hays State University. 
 She eventually ended up in Scott City, Kansas, and had another 
child, Denton Allen Unruh. She worked several part-time jobs and 
volunteered at many church and community events while continuing to be a
 full-time mother and wife. 
 Weekends and vacations were full of adventure with Joyce. She was 
very active in clubs, school organizations, and church. Block parties 
and ski trips were commonplace with Joyce. Later, after receiving her 
teaching degree, Joyce spent many hours in the school as a substitute 
teacher and volunteer. 
 Joyce was most passionate about spending time with her family and 
running. There were times the household was woken up by the sound of 
pounding footsteps going up and down the stairs. She had to get that jog
 in. Joyce ran countless 5K and 10K races. She also ran a marathon and 
finished the half marathon accent up Pikes Peak. In addition to her 
active lifestyle, Joyce helped raise her grandkids, nieces and nephews. 
 Joyce was an active member at the YMCA in Garden City and also at the 
Methodist Church in Garden City. 
 Joyce was loved and will be missed. Heaven has gained a beautiful soul. 
 Joyce is survived by her husband Denton, daughter Bobbi Ferguson of
 Hugoton and son Denton Allen Unruh and his wife Penny of Sublette; four
 grandchildren, Christopher Ferguson of Omaha, Courtney Esarey and 
husband Landon Esarey of Hugoton, Megan Unruh of Breckenridge, and 
Jessie Unruh of Emporia; nephews JC and Jeremy Culbertson and their 
families; Norton nephews, great nieces and nephews, and many other 
family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Lola
 and Eardie Norton, brother Eardie (Butch) Norton Jr. and sister Kelly 
Norton; son-in-law Harry Ferguson. 
 A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 
2021 at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City with Rev. Joel Plisek 
officiating. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorials given to Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joyce Adele Unruh

Richard “Doc” Allen Mather was born January 9, 1945, in Canyon City, 
Colorado, the son of Charles and Mary (Thomas) Mather. He passed away 
March 6, 2021, in Colby, KS at the age of 76. 
Doc grew up on a farm South of Goodland, KS and attended school there 
until the 11th grade. Doc enjoyed participating in rodeos at a young age
 and eventually had to give up that life when his body could no longer 
take it. He lived on and off with his cousin, Lee and Illa Parker, who 
were very special to him. Doc worked on the T-Bar Ranch South of 
Goodland. He loved the ranch and that way of life. 
Doc married the late Rochelle Ann “Carman” Mather on March 30, 1991, at 
the Colby United Methodist Church. They moved their family to a ranch 15
 miles Southeast of Goodland. Doc continued to do the work he loved at 
T-Bar Ranch until an injury prevented him. They then bought a house in 
Clayton, KS and Doc kept himself busy by working for Brooks 
Manufacturing, in Clayton. After Rochelle’s passing, Doc moved to 
Fairview Estates, in Colby, KS. There he made several friends, including
 Janette Rust, who he became very close with over the last several 
years. 
Doc was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He 
enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as attending N.A. and A.A. campouts.
 He was a member of the United Methodist Church, in Clayton, Alcoholics 
Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, for the last 30 years. 
Survivors include children, Traci (Matt) Wheeler, of Dayton, OH and 
Matthew Heinrich, of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren, Emilee, Hunter, 
Cameron, Mackenzie and Haley; numerous cousins and a host of friends. 
In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by his wife 
Rochelle; brother, Charles “Pete”; sister Mary June and grandparents, 
George and Willamenia Mather and Edgar and Mary Thomas. 
Cremation was chosen and the family is planning a Celebration of Life 
for Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. Memorials may be addressed in Doc’s name
 and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For
 information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/3/1615315294376.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Richard “Doc” Allen Mather was born January 9, 1945, in Canyon City, 
Colorado, the son of Charles and Mary (Thomas) Mather. He passed away 
March 6, 2021, in Colby, KS at the age of 76. 
Doc grew up on a farm South of Goodland, KS and attended school there 
until the 11th grade. Doc enjoyed participating in rodeos at a young age
 and eventually had to give up that life when his body could no longer 
take it. He lived on and off with his cousin, Lee and Illa Parker, who 
were very special to him. Doc worked on the T-Bar Ranch South of 
Goodland. He loved the ranch and that way of life. 
Doc married the late Rochelle Ann “Carman” Mather on March 30, 1991, at 
the Colby United Methodist Church. They moved their family to a ranch 15
 miles Southeast of Goodland. Doc continued to do the work he loved at 
T-Bar Ranch until an injury prevented him. They then bought a house in 
Clayton, KS and Doc kept himself busy by working for Brooks 
Manufacturing, in Clayton. After Rochelle’s passing, Doc moved to 
Fairview Estates, in Colby, KS. There he made several friends, including
 Janette Rust, who he became very close with over the last several 
years. 
Doc was a very loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He 
enjoyed hunting and fishing as well as attending N.A. and A.A. campouts.
 He was a member of the United Methodist Church, in Clayton, Alcoholics 
Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, for the last 30 years. 
Survivors include children, Traci (Matt) Wheeler, of Dayton, OH and 
Matthew Heinrich, of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren, Emilee, Hunter, 
Cameron, Mackenzie and Haley; numerous cousins and a host of friends. 
In addition to his parents, Doc was preceded in death by his wife 
Rochelle; brother, Charles “Pete”; sister Mary June and grandparents, 
George and Willamenia Mather and Edgar and Mary Thomas. 
Cremation was chosen and the family is planning a Celebration of Life 
for Memorial Day, May 31, 2021. Memorials may be addressed in Doc’s name
 and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For
 information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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