Donald Neal Blythe, 94, passed away February 7, 2021, at Longmont 
United Hospital, Longmont, Colo. He was born July 1, 1926, in Lincoln, 
KS, to Herbert and Hazel (Lyster) Blythe. He married Phyllis E. (Todd) 
on August 6, 1948, in Williamsburg, KS. They were married over 66 years 
when she passed away in 2015. &nbsp;

On May 30, 1944, Don enlisted in the U.S.N.R., and was discharged on 
March 17, 1946, with the rank of Radioman 3/C. His service to his 
country spanned from WWII to the Korean Conflict. After his service in 
WWII, he attended Kansas State Teachers College on athletic scholarships
 for football and track, where he met Phyllis and graduated with a 
teaching degree. From 1950 to 1952, Don taught at Coldwater, KS.&nbsp; In 
1952, they moved to Great Bend where Don taught industrial arts, drivers
 education, coached and served as athletic director for many years at 
Harrison Junior High and taught industrial arts at Great Bend High 
School, retiring in 1985. Following his retirement, he and Phyllis 
worked at the YMCA in Estes Park, Colo., until 1990.

Don enjoyed coin collecting and loved spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren. He was a member of First United Methodist 
Church, American Legion Argonne Post #180, VFW Post #3111, Elks Lodge, 
Masonic Lodge #15, Blue &amp; Royal Arch, Retired Barton County 
Teacher's Association, and Emporia State University Alumni Association.

Survivors include, three sons, Jerry Blythe and wife Susan of Helena,
 Mont., Neal Blythe and wife Sheryl of Arvada, Colo., and Kent Blythe 
and wife Jeanne of Longmont, Colo.; two daughters, Jean Allen and 
husband Bruce of Plano, Tex., and Karen Kotzman and husband Greg of 
Shawnee; fourteen grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Blythe; a son, 
Rodney Blythe; and three sisters, Arleen, Ruth, and Revelle.

A private family inurnment will be held at Great Bend Cemetery. There
 will be no public services. Memorials have been designated to 
Alzheimer’s Association or American Legion Argonne Post #180, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald Neal Blythe, 94, passed away February 7, 2021, at Longmont 
United Hospital, Longmont, Colo. He was born July 1, 1926, in Lincoln, 
KS, to Herbert and Hazel (Lyster) Blythe. He married Phyllis E. (Todd) 
on August 6, 1948, in Williamsburg, KS. They were married over 66 years 
when she passed away in 2015. &nbsp;On May 30, 1944, Don enlisted in the U.S.N.R., and was discharged on 
March 17, 1946, with the rank of Radioman 3/C. His service to his 
country spanned from WWII to the Korean Conflict. After his service in 
WWII, he attended Kansas State Teachers College on athletic scholarships
 for football and track, where he met Phyllis and graduated with a 
teaching degree. From 1950 to 1952, Don taught at Coldwater, KS.&nbsp; In 
1952, they moved to Great Bend where Don taught industrial arts, drivers
 education, coached and served as athletic director for many years at 
Harrison Junior High and taught industrial arts at Great Bend High 
School, retiring in 1985. Following his retirement, he and Phyllis 
worked at the YMCA in Estes Park, Colo., until 1990.Don enjoyed coin collecting and loved spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren. He was a member of First United Methodist 
Church, American Legion Argonne Post #180, VFW Post #3111, Elks Lodge, 
Masonic Lodge #15, Blue &amp; Royal Arch, Retired Barton County 
Teacher's Association, and Emporia State University Alumni Association.Survivors include, three sons, Jerry Blythe and wife Susan of Helena,
 Mont., Neal Blythe and wife Sheryl of Arvada, Colo., and Kent Blythe 
and wife Jeanne of Longmont, Colo.; two daughters, Jean Allen and 
husband Bruce of Plano, Tex., and Karen Kotzman and husband Greg of 
Shawnee; fourteen grandchildren; and 18 great grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Phyllis Blythe; a son, 
Rodney Blythe; and three sisters, Arleen, Ruth, and Revelle.A private family inurnment will be held at Great Bend Cemetery. There
 will be no public services. Memorials have been designated to 
Alzheimer’s Association or American Legion Argonne Post #180, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Donald Neal Blythe

Sara Jane Reed, 75, died February 7, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great 
Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born January 21, 1946, in Wellington, Kansas, the
 daughter of Louis M. and Hazel E. (Russell) Cole.&nbsp; In 1964, Sara 
graduated from Independace High School, Independence, Kansas, and later 
completed 2 years of business school.

On February 6, 1965, she married Larry E. Reed at Grace Memorial Methodist Church, Independence, Kansas.

Sara was a longtime resident of Great Bend, and was a secretary and 
bookkeeper for various business including Roto-Mix in Hoisington. She 
was a member of King Memorial United Methodist Church in Great Bend.&nbsp; A 
few of Sara’s hobbies included wood carving and stained glass.&nbsp; Some of 
her work can even be seen in the windows of her church. She also loved 
to dance, old rock and roll, polka, or country, and her and Larry square
 danced in a club for many years.

She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Larry E. Reed of the 
home; daughter, Laurie McCurry and husband Mike of Hoisington; son, Eric
 Reed and wife Angela of Garden City; sister, Susan Sutton of Gladstone,
 Missouri; five grandchildren, Cole McCurry and wife Raegan of Great 
Bend, Nolan McCurry and finacee Sara Burwell of Wichita, Luke Reed of 
Wichita, Gwen Reed and Katie Reed, both of Garden City; and one great 
granddaughter, Harper McCurry expected this April.

Friends may sign the book at Bryant Funeral Home, there will be no 
viewing as cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Memorial service will be 
announced at a later date.

Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Golden Belt 
Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great 
Bend, Kansas.

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 </figure>Sara Jane Reed, 75, died February 7, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great 
Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born January 21, 1946, in Wellington, Kansas, the
 daughter of Louis M. and Hazel E. (Russell) Cole.&nbsp; In 1964, Sara 
graduated from Independace High School, Independence, Kansas, and later 
completed 2 years of business school.On February 6, 1965, she married Larry E. Reed at Grace Memorial Methodist Church, Independence, Kansas.Sara was a longtime resident of Great Bend, and was a secretary and 
bookkeeper for various business including Roto-Mix in Hoisington. She 
was a member of King Memorial United Methodist Church in Great Bend.&nbsp; A 
few of Sara’s hobbies included wood carving and stained glass.&nbsp; Some of 
her work can even be seen in the windows of her church. She also loved 
to dance, old rock and roll, polka, or country, and her and Larry square
 danced in a club for many years.She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Larry E. Reed of the 
home; daughter, Laurie McCurry and husband Mike of Hoisington; son, Eric
 Reed and wife Angela of Garden City; sister, Susan Sutton of Gladstone,
 Missouri; five grandchildren, Cole McCurry and wife Raegan of Great 
Bend, Nolan McCurry and finacee Sara Burwell of Wichita, Luke Reed of 
Wichita, Gwen Reed and Katie Reed, both of Garden City; and one great 
granddaughter, Harper McCurry expected this April.Friends may sign the book at Bryant Funeral Home, there will be no 
viewing as cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Memorial service will be 
announced at a later date.Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or Golden Belt 
Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great 
Bend, Kansas.

Sara Jane Reed

Robert Lee “Bob” Seltmann, 100, Nekoma, Kansas, passed away Friday, 
February 5, 2021, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Bob was born November 28, 1920, in Rush County, Kansas, the son of 
Anton and Carrie (Spreier) Seltmann.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush
 County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a farmer and rancher.

He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and VFW Post 3147, both of La Crosse, Kansas.

Bob was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II as a medic.

On January 1, 1949, he married Donna Yeager at the home of her 
mother, Edith Yeager, at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union were born two 
sons, Richard Lee Seltmann and Thomas Joe Seltmann.&nbsp; She preceded him in
 death October 27, 1975.

On May 10, 1981, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Kelling at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Seltmann; one son, 
Richard Lee Seltmann; two step daughters, Karen Bennett, and Kathy 
Buchanan (Rob); one step grandson, Kody Buchanan; and many nephews and 
nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; one son, 
Thomas Seltmann; five brothers, Andy, Albert, Ernest, El Verne, and 
Harley; and four sisters, Sophia, Minnie, Lillian, and Carol.

Graveside service will be Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 1:30 P.M. 
at Nekoma Union Township Cemetery, Nekoma, Kansas, with Pastor Mitch 
Elrod officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Nekoma Union Township 
Cemetery, Nekoma, Kansas.

Social distancing is recommended. Masks are also recommended. Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.

Memorials are suggested to the Rush County Food Bank.

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.

Robert Lee “Bob” Seltmann, 100, Nekoma, Kansas, passed away Friday, 
February 5, 2021, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Bob was born November 28, 1920, in Rush County, Kansas, the son of 
Anton and Carrie (Spreier) Seltmann.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush
 County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a farmer and rancher.He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, and VFW Post 3147, both of La Crosse, Kansas.Bob was a United States Army veteran serving during World War II as a medic.On January 1, 1949, he married Donna Yeager at the home of her 
mother, Edith Yeager, at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union were born two 
sons, Richard Lee Seltmann and Thomas Joe Seltmann.&nbsp; She preceded him in
 death October 27, 1975.On May 10, 1981, he married Elizabeth “Betty” Kelling at the Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Elizabeth “Betty” Seltmann; one son, 
Richard Lee Seltmann; two step daughters, Karen Bennett, and Kathy 
Buchanan (Rob); one step grandson, Kody Buchanan; and many nephews and 
nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; one son, 
Thomas Seltmann; five brothers, Andy, Albert, Ernest, El Verne, and 
Harley; and four sisters, Sophia, Minnie, Lillian, and Carol.Graveside service will be Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 1:30 P.M. 
at Nekoma Union Township Cemetery, Nekoma, Kansas, with Pastor Mitch 
Elrod officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Nekoma Union Township 
Cemetery, Nekoma, Kansas.Social distancing is recommended. Masks are also recommended. Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.Memorials are suggested to the Rush County Food Bank.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.

Robert Lee 'Bob' Seltmann

Jaclyn Louise (Lewis) Burton, 91, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Russell Regional Hospital.

Jaclyn was born July 9, 1929, at her parent’s home in Hominy, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Harold M. and Juanita S. (Winters) Lewis.&nbsp; 
Jaclyn’s family moved from Oklahoma to Madison, Kansas in her early 
years.&nbsp; Her parents bought a jewelry store where she enjoyed working.&nbsp; 
The Lewis family bought a Russell, Kansas Jewelry store and moved there 
in 1945.&nbsp; After graduating from Russell High School in 1947, she 
attended two years at Ft. Hays State College&nbsp; where she became 
interested in drawing and painting.&nbsp;

Jaclyn was united in marriage to Donald H. Burton on August 29, 1949,&nbsp; in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a son Hal.&nbsp; They made their 
home in Russell for a few years before moving to Beloit, Kansas, in 
1955.&nbsp; Then in 1959 they moved to Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She began 
actively painting oils and water colors with local artist.&nbsp; In the mid 
1960s, she began the first of many trips to art school in Cloudcroft, 
New Mexico.&nbsp; She enthusiastically persuaded family and friends to take 
at the trips to Cloudcroft Art School.&nbsp; Jaclyn’s relatives that made the
 Cloudcroft pilgrimage included her sister, Dolores Fitzgerald Brandt, 
her father, Harold, and niece Peggy Fitzgerald Campbell, and long time 
friend, Mary Lois Gross.&nbsp; In later years, she enjoyed attending 
workshops and exhibits of The Palco Art Club.

Jaclyn’s surviving family include her husband of 71 years, Donald of 
the home; son, Hal Burton of Russell, Kansas; brother, Roger Lewis of 
Wichita, Kansas; six nieces, one nephew, and her beloved Cairnpoo 
Terrier, Bella.

Jaclyn was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dolores 
Fitzgerald Brandt, niece, Peggy Fitzgerald Campbell, and Aunt Edith 
Winters.

&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary at
 a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A Memorial has been 
established Palco Art Club.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent 
to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Jaclyn Louise (Lewis) Burton, 91, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at Russell Regional Hospital.Jaclyn was born July 9, 1929, at her parent’s home in Hominy, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Harold M. and Juanita S. (Winters) Lewis.&nbsp; 
Jaclyn’s family moved from Oklahoma to Madison, Kansas in her early 
years.&nbsp; Her parents bought a jewelry store where she enjoyed working.&nbsp; 
The Lewis family bought a Russell, Kansas Jewelry store and moved there 
in 1945.&nbsp; After graduating from Russell High School in 1947, she 
attended two years at Ft. Hays State College&nbsp; where she became 
interested in drawing and painting.&nbsp;Jaclyn was united in marriage to Donald H. Burton on August 29, 1949,&nbsp; in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a son Hal.&nbsp; They made their 
home in Russell for a few years before moving to Beloit, Kansas, in 
1955.&nbsp; Then in 1959 they moved to Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She began 
actively painting oils and water colors with local artist.&nbsp; In the mid 
1960s, she began the first of many trips to art school in Cloudcroft, 
New Mexico.&nbsp; She enthusiastically persuaded family and friends to take 
at the trips to Cloudcroft Art School.&nbsp; Jaclyn’s relatives that made the
 Cloudcroft pilgrimage included her sister, Dolores Fitzgerald Brandt, 
her father, Harold, and niece Peggy Fitzgerald Campbell, and long time 
friend, Mary Lois Gross.&nbsp; In later years, she enjoyed attending 
workshops and exhibits of The Palco Art Club.Jaclyn’s surviving family include her husband of 71 years, Donald of 
the home; son, Hal Burton of Russell, Kansas; brother, Roger Lewis of 
Wichita, Kansas; six nieces, one nephew, and her beloved Cairnpoo 
Terrier, Bella.Jaclyn was preceded in death by her parents, sister Dolores 
Fitzgerald Brandt, niece, Peggy Fitzgerald Campbell, and Aunt Edith 
Winters.&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary at
 a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; A Memorial has been 
established Palco Art Club.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent 
to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Jaclyn L. Burton

Raymond “Ray” William Kriley passed away on February 8, 2021, at his home
 in Stockton, KS, at the age of 77. He was born on February 17, 1943, to 
Willie and Irene (Parker) Kriley at their rock home in rural Stockton. 
He was married to Lou Corwin on August 9, 1967, at the Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Plainville, KS. They were blessed with 5 children: 
Julie, Sherry, Daniel, Amy, and Korina.
 Ray grew up in the Stockton area and graduated from Stockton High 
School in 1961. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1966 
with an Agricultural Business degree. He served in the United States 
Army Reserves for six years. Ray was a lifelong farmer and caretaker of 
the many animals he loved.
 Ray was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church and Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, driving fast cars (often paying the 
price), watching KU basketball (as well as any sport), playing cards 
with his family, going to the casino, and watching his grandkids in all 
their sporting events. He was determined and persistent, often 
overcoming many hardships through his exceptional faith and witty sense 
of humor. Ray was a role model not only for his children but also 
grandchildren through his honesty, integrity, love of the Lord, family, 
and country, and his dedication to maintaining his physical well-being. 
He was often a man of few words but had a very distinctive presence at 
his children’s competitions.
 Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Lou Kriley of the home in
 Stockton; children, Julie (Corey) Hartner of Belleville, KS, Sherry 
(Michael) Reimer of Great Bend, KS, Daniel (Ginger) Kriley of Stockton, 
Amy (Jimmy) Moison of Ozark, MO, and Korina (Keith) Shelman of Meriden, 
KS; 12 grandchildren; and his “good and faithful dog”, Fancy.
 Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Irene Kriley; 
brother, Robert Kriley; grandson, Noah Shelman; and nephews John Wickham
 and Jacob Corwin.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 15, 
2021, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton with 
burial to follow in the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be
 on Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil and Rosary Service at 
7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton.
 Memorials are suggested to Stockton Fire Dept., Stockton EMS, or 
Serenity Carpenter Family and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Raymond “Ray” William Kriley passed away on February 8, 2021, at his home
 in Stockton, KS, at the age of 77. He was born on February 17, 1943, to 
Willie and Irene (Parker) Kriley at their rock home in rural Stockton. 
He was married to Lou Corwin on August 9, 1967, at the Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church in Plainville, KS. They were blessed with 5 children: 
Julie, Sherry, Daniel, Amy, and Korina.
 Ray grew up in the Stockton area and graduated from Stockton High 
School in 1961. He graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1966 
with an Agricultural Business degree. He served in the United States 
Army Reserves for six years. Ray was a lifelong farmer and caretaker of 
the many animals he loved.
 Ray was a member of the St. Thomas Catholic Church and Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed hunting, driving fast cars (often paying the 
price), watching KU basketball (as well as any sport), playing cards 
with his family, going to the casino, and watching his grandkids in all 
their sporting events. He was determined and persistent, often 
overcoming many hardships through his exceptional faith and witty sense 
of humor. Ray was a role model not only for his children but also 
grandchildren through his honesty, integrity, love of the Lord, family, 
and country, and his dedication to maintaining his physical well-being. 
He was often a man of few words but had a very distinctive presence at 
his children’s competitions.
 Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Lou Kriley of the home in
 Stockton; children, Julie (Corey) Hartner of Belleville, KS, Sherry 
(Michael) Reimer of Great Bend, KS, Daniel (Ginger) Kriley of Stockton, 
Amy (Jimmy) Moison of Ozark, MO, and Korina (Keith) Shelman of Meriden, 
KS; 12 grandchildren; and his “good and faithful dog”, Fancy.
 Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Irene Kriley; 
brother, Robert Kriley; grandson, Noah Shelman; and nephews John Wickham
 and Jacob Corwin.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, February 15, 
2021, at 10:30 a.m., at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton with 
burial to follow in the St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be
 on Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a Vigil and Rosary Service at 
7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Stockton.
 Memorials are suggested to Stockton Fire Dept., Stockton EMS, or 
Serenity Carpenter Family and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Raymond 'Ray' William Kriley

Michael Paul Mauney, 32, passed away February 6, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.

He was born March 17, 1988, in Great Bend, the son of Michael R. and Connie S. Penka Mauney.

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer. He enjoyed making movies 
with his GoPro while farming, enjoyed music, spending time with friends 
and family, and his cat, Archer.

Survivors include: his parents, Michael and Connie Mauney, Larned; 
two sisters, Shanna (Benn) Maddox, and Crystal (Chad) Elliott, both of 
Great Bend; and 6 nieces and nephews, Jaydan, Breckyn, Raelyn, and Evynn
 Elliott, and Mylee and Gavynn Maddox.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster 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. Wednesday, February 10, 2021,&nbsp; at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Children’s Mercy Hospital or St. Jude 
Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Michael Paul Mauney, 32, passed away February 6, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.He was born March 17, 1988, in Great Bend, the son of Michael R. and Connie S. Penka Mauney.A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer. He enjoyed making movies 
with his GoPro while farming, enjoyed music, spending time with friends 
and family, and his cat, Archer.Survivors include: his parents, Michael and Connie Mauney, Larned; 
two sisters, Shanna (Benn) Maddox, and Crystal (Chad) Elliott, both of 
Great Bend; and 6 nieces and nephews, Jaydan, Breckyn, Raelyn, and Evynn
 Elliott, and Mylee and Gavynn Maddox.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster 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. Wednesday, February 10, 2021,&nbsp; at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00
 p.m.Memorials may be given to Children’s Mercy Hospital or St. Jude 
Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, Kansas 67550.

Michael Paul Mauney

Roy Chatham Jr., 98, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, 
February 4, 2021 at Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS. &nbsp;On December 1,
 1922, he was born to Roy &amp; Edith (Lane) Chatham at Luray, KS. &nbsp;When
 Roy was a young boy, his parents moved their family to a farm northeast
 of Luray, in the Cheyenne Community where he farmed and ranched from 
1947 until April, 2012.&nbsp;

Roy attended Potterville School through the 8th grade and graduated 
from Osborne High School with the Class of 1942. &nbsp;During WWII, he was 
stationed in Panama as a Marine CPL.

On August 24, 1946, Roy&nbsp;married Margaret Evelyn Fenton.

Roy is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 74 years; daughters: Karen 
(Patrick) Call of Newton, KS; Rita (William) Blauvelt, of Superior, 
NE;&nbsp;sisters: Naomi Copeland of Topeka, KS; Virginia True of Holt, MO; 1 
grandson: Garrett (Sarah) Call; 3 great-grandchildren.

Roy is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Randall; 7 sisters: Wilma, Letha, Velma, Eulah, Stella, Nadine &amp; Izora.

Services are pending with Clark-Gashaw Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Roy Chatham Jr., 98, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Thursday, 
February 4, 2021 at Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS. &nbsp;On December 1,
 1922, he was born to Roy &amp; Edith (Lane) Chatham at Luray, KS. &nbsp;When
 Roy was a young boy, his parents moved their family to a farm northeast
 of Luray, in the Cheyenne Community where he farmed and ranched from 
1947 until April, 2012.&nbsp;Roy attended Potterville School through the 8th grade and graduated 
from Osborne High School with the Class of 1942. &nbsp;During WWII, he was 
stationed in Panama as a Marine CPL.On August 24, 1946, Roy&nbsp;married Margaret Evelyn Fenton.Roy is survived by his wife, Margaret, of 74 years; daughters: Karen 
(Patrick) Call of Newton, KS; Rita (William) Blauvelt, of Superior, 
NE;&nbsp;sisters: Naomi Copeland of Topeka, KS; Virginia True of Holt, MO; 1 
grandson: Garrett (Sarah) Call; 3 great-grandchildren.Roy is preceded in death by his parents; 1 brother, Randall; 7 sisters: Wilma, Letha, Velma, Eulah, Stella, Nadine &amp; Izora.Services are pending with Clark-Gashaw Funeral Home.

Roy Chatham Jr.

Vic Schoenberger Jr., 71, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Friday, 
February 5, 2021, at HaysMed of pneumonia. Vic was born July 22, 1949, in
 Quinter, KS to Victor, Sr. and Lydia (Kreutzer) Schoenberger. He grew 
up in WaKeeney, Kansas. As a Freshman in high school Vic attended 
Seminary school in Oklahoma City, OK for 1 year &amp; returned to Trego 
County &amp; graduated from Trego Community High School with the class 
of 1967. He married Sandy Kroeger on November 15, 1969. They had three 
children: Tonya, Tracey and Vickie. They divorced in 2002.
 He was drafted in 1971 &amp; went to Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Then 
went to Korea where he was a helicopter mechanic &amp; came home to 
Junction City, KS where he was honorably discharged in 1974. He went to 
work on the family farm as well as John Deere in WaKeeney. After leaving
 John Deere Vic &amp; his brother Kenny took over the family farm. He 
was there until 1997. In answering an ad in the newspaper Vic took his 
dream job in Mankato, KS of driving a combine &amp; working for Carl 
Figgins Custom Harvesting &amp; later Mankato Livestock. He always said,
 “those were the best years of my life.” Vic lived in Mankato for 22 
years. On May 14, 2011, he married Colleen Wedermyer and moved back to 
the WaKeeney area in 2017. Vic &amp; Colleen made their home on a farm 
in southern Trego County; he worked for GG&amp;T Cattle Company, Gove 
County. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW in WaKeeney and 
American Legion in Jewell County. Vic was a hard worker all of his life.
 If you met him, you wouldn’t forget him. He never met a stranger. He 
was a very giving man and helped others any time he could. His family 
&amp; his faith were very important to him. He loved any social 
gathering &amp; playing cards. 
 Vic is survived by his wife, Colleen; daughters, Tonya Pearson 
(Jerot) and Vickie Greener (David) both of Gardner, Kansas, son, Tracey 
Schoenberger of Kansas City; stepchildren, Staci Kessinger (Mike) and 
DeAnne Spencer (Cody) both of Hays, Kansas; siblings: Verlene Wilson of 
WaKeeney, JD Schoenberger (Georgette) of Butte, New Mexico, Phyllis 
Steiben (Gene) of Colorado Springs, Martin Schoenberger (Carolyn), 
Wayne, Mary Jo McCoy (Bob), Kevin Schoenberger (Tracey), and Gerard 
Schoenberger (Amy) all of WaKeeney, Kansas; sister-in law, Peggy 
Schoenberger of Russell, Kansas; grandchildren, Megan Schoenberger and 
Caleb, Zach, and Bethany Pearson, Seth and Matthew Greener, and Trevor 
Sutter; Stepgrandchildren, Abram, Leo, and Elihu; great-grandchildren, 
Graysan and Quinntan.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Lydia Schoenberger and brothers, Kenny &amp; Jim Schoenberger.
 Visitation will be 5-7 pm with Vigil and Rosary Service following at
 Christ the King Catholic Parish Center in WaKeeney, Kansas, February 
10, 2021.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 
at the Christ The King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas at 11:00 A.M.
 Lunch will follow at the V.F.W. Post #3449.
 Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities or Trego Food Pantry 
and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, 
Hoxie, Kansas. Please wear a mask and social distance and thank you for
 doing so.

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 </figure>Vic Schoenberger Jr., 71, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Friday, 
February 5, 2021, at HaysMed of pneumonia. Vic was born July 22, 1949, in
 Quinter, KS to Victor, Sr. and Lydia (Kreutzer) Schoenberger. He grew 
up in WaKeeney, Kansas. As a Freshman in high school Vic attended 
Seminary school in Oklahoma City, OK for 1 year &amp; returned to Trego 
County &amp; graduated from Trego Community High School with the class 
of 1967. He married Sandy Kroeger on November 15, 1969. They had three 
children: Tonya, Tracey and Vickie. They divorced in 2002.
 He was drafted in 1971 &amp; went to Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Then 
went to Korea where he was a helicopter mechanic &amp; came home to 
Junction City, KS where he was honorably discharged in 1974. He went to 
work on the family farm as well as John Deere in WaKeeney. After leaving
 John Deere Vic &amp; his brother Kenny took over the family farm. He 
was there until 1997. In answering an ad in the newspaper Vic took his 
dream job in Mankato, KS of driving a combine &amp; working for Carl 
Figgins Custom Harvesting &amp; later Mankato Livestock. He always said,
 “those were the best years of my life.” Vic lived in Mankato for 22 
years. On May 14, 2011, he married Colleen Wedermyer and moved back to 
the WaKeeney area in 2017. Vic &amp; Colleen made their home on a farm 
in southern Trego County; he worked for GG&amp;T Cattle Company, Gove 
County. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, VFW in WaKeeney and 
American Legion in Jewell County. Vic was a hard worker all of his life.
 If you met him, you wouldn’t forget him. He never met a stranger. He 
was a very giving man and helped others any time he could. His family 
&amp; his faith were very important to him. He loved any social 
gathering &amp; playing cards. 
 Vic is survived by his wife, Colleen; daughters, Tonya Pearson 
(Jerot) and Vickie Greener (David) both of Gardner, Kansas, son, Tracey 
Schoenberger of Kansas City; stepchildren, Staci Kessinger (Mike) and 
DeAnne Spencer (Cody) both of Hays, Kansas; siblings: Verlene Wilson of 
WaKeeney, JD Schoenberger (Georgette) of Butte, New Mexico, Phyllis 
Steiben (Gene) of Colorado Springs, Martin Schoenberger (Carolyn), 
Wayne, Mary Jo McCoy (Bob), Kevin Schoenberger (Tracey), and Gerard 
Schoenberger (Amy) all of WaKeeney, Kansas; sister-in law, Peggy 
Schoenberger of Russell, Kansas; grandchildren, Megan Schoenberger and 
Caleb, Zach, and Bethany Pearson, Seth and Matthew Greener, and Trevor 
Sutter; Stepgrandchildren, Abram, Leo, and Elihu; great-grandchildren, 
Graysan and Quinntan.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Lydia Schoenberger and brothers, Kenny &amp; Jim Schoenberger.
 Visitation will be 5-7 pm with Vigil and Rosary Service following at
 Christ the King Catholic Parish Center in WaKeeney, Kansas, February 
10, 2021.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, February 11, 2021 
at the Christ The King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Kansas at 11:00 A.M.
 Lunch will follow at the V.F.W. Post #3449.
 Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities or Trego Food Pantry 
and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, 
Hoxie, Kansas. Please wear a mask and social distance and thank you for
 doing so.

Vic Schoenberger Jr.

Marie M. Hoss, 99, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Rice County 
District Hospital, Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 8, 1921, the 
daughter of Frank Miller and Louise (Zecha) Miller.&nbsp; She married Basil 
K. Hoss on October 18, 1949, in Claflin.&nbsp; He died March 7, 1982.

Marie was a homemaker, caregiver, and bookkeeper for Hoss Standard 
Service Station.&nbsp; She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic
 Church, Altar Society, and former member of the Daughters of Isabella 
in Claflin.&nbsp;

Survivors include; sons, Jeffrey (Mary Lou) of Manhattan, Gregory of 
Belle Plain, and Dennis (Deanna) of Lecompton; daughters, Vicky Folk 
(Jerry) of Bushton, and Mary Jo Gifford of Topeka; sisters, Teresa 
Dolechek of Hoisington, and Roberta Prosser of Hoisington; 14 
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband and five siblings, Martin 
and William “Bill” Miller, Leona Leiker, Rita Doll and Doris Smith; and 
son-in-law, Dennis Gifford.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

There will be a Vigil service &nbsp;and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., 
Wednesday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Claflin, Kansas.&nbsp; Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11th, 
2021, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein and Father Meinrad Miller.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in the Claflin Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or
 Claflin Ambulance, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
 Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marie M. Hoss, 99, died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at the Rice County 
District Hospital, Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 8, 1921, the 
daughter of Frank Miller and Louise (Zecha) Miller.&nbsp; She married Basil 
K. Hoss on October 18, 1949, in Claflin.&nbsp; He died March 7, 1982.Marie was a homemaker, caregiver, and bookkeeper for Hoss Standard 
Service Station.&nbsp; She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic
 Church, Altar Society, and former member of the Daughters of Isabella 
in Claflin.&nbsp;Survivors include; sons, Jeffrey (Mary Lou) of Manhattan, Gregory of 
Belle Plain, and Dennis (Deanna) of Lecompton; daughters, Vicky Folk 
(Jerry) of Bushton, and Mary Jo Gifford of Topeka; sisters, Teresa 
Dolechek of Hoisington, and Roberta Prosser of Hoisington; 14 
grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband and five siblings, Martin 
and William “Bill” Miller, Leona Leiker, Rita Doll and Doris Smith; and 
son-in-law, Dennis Gifford.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.There will be a Vigil service &nbsp;and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., 
Wednesday, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Claflin, Kansas.&nbsp; Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, February 11th, 
2021, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, celebrated 
by Father Terrance Klein and Father Meinrad Miller.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in the Claflin Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or
 Claflin Ambulance, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
 Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marie M. Hoss

Patrick Bernard Linsner, 64, passed away February 4, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born July 17, 1956, at Great Bend 
to Robert &amp; Lois (Ehly) Linsner.

A lifetime area resident, Patrick was a current Great Bend resident. 
He was a truck driver for Old Dominion and a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Patrick enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, crafts, tinkering with cars and was a jokester. He especially 
enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include, his wife, Emma Linsner of Great Bend; a son, Jason
 Linsner and wife Desiree of Great Bend; two daughters, Laura Linsner, 
and Lisa Linsner, both of Great Bend; three brothers, Joe Linsner of 
Hoisington, Larry Linsner and wife Charlotte of Victoria, and James 
Linsner and wife Sheila of Wichita; two sisters, Pamela Redetzke and 
husband Norman of Salina, and Rhonda Herman and husband Don of Wichita; a
 sister in law, Margie Linsner of Wichita; and two grandchildren, Chance
 Kuhn and Jaydon Linsner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
brother, Bobby Linsner; and a sister and brother in law, Ann and Rick 
Schenk.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A rosary 
will be at 1:30 p.m. and&nbsp; memorial service at&nbsp; 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
February 10, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Don Bedore 
presiding. Memorials have been designated to Cheyenne Sportsman Club, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Patrick Bernard Linsner, 64, passed away February 4, 2021, at Clara 
Barton Hospital in Hoisington. He was born July 17, 1956, at Great Bend 
to Robert &amp; Lois (Ehly) Linsner.A lifetime area resident, Patrick was a current Great Bend resident. 
He was a truck driver for Old Dominion and a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Patrick enjoyed hunting, 
fishing, crafts, tinkering with cars and was a jokester. He especially 
enjoyed spending time with his family.Survivors include, his wife, Emma Linsner of Great Bend; a son, Jason
 Linsner and wife Desiree of Great Bend; two daughters, Laura Linsner, 
and Lisa Linsner, both of Great Bend; three brothers, Joe Linsner of 
Hoisington, Larry Linsner and wife Charlotte of Victoria, and James 
Linsner and wife Sheila of Wichita; two sisters, Pamela Redetzke and 
husband Norman of Salina, and Rhonda Herman and husband Don of Wichita; a
 sister in law, Margie Linsner of Wichita; and two grandchildren, Chance
 Kuhn and Jaydon Linsner. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
brother, Bobby Linsner; and a sister and brother in law, Ann and Rick 
Schenk.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A rosary 
will be at 1:30 p.m. and&nbsp; memorial service at&nbsp; 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
February 10, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Don Bedore 
presiding. Memorials have been designated to Cheyenne Sportsman Club, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Patrick Bernard Linsner

Gordon V. Shadle passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the Rooks 
County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 76. He was 
born on April 2, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Paul and Ruth 
Shadle. Gordon was united in marriage to Maryanne Ottley on March 30, 
1967 and to this union 4 children were born: Danny, Paul, Lisa, and 
Bobby.
 Gordon grew up around Bow, Washington. He graduated high school in 
Washington in 1964 and then enlisted in the United States Army. He 
served faithfully for 4 years until he was honorably discharged. Gordon 
moved around Kansas as a ranch hand before he found a home in Colby, 
Kansas where he worked for over 20 years as a state grain inspector. He 
loved to spend time outdoors, fishing and hunting.
 He is survived by his children, Danny Shadle of Conway, AR, Paul 
(Arloah) Shadle of Plainville, KS, Lisa Shadle of Lincoln, NE, and Bobby
 Shadle of Colby, KS; three grandchildren, Myke (Lee) Lyles, Sean 
Shadle, and Audri Shadle; and one great-grandson, Roman Lyles. 
 Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Shadle and several brothers and sisters.
 The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service on 
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the American Legion in Colby, Kansas from
 1 PM until 4 PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Webster State Park and may be sent in
 care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 
67663.

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 </figure>Gordon V. Shadle passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021, at the Rooks 
County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 76. He was 
born on April 2, 1944 in Mount Vernon, Washington to Paul and Ruth 
Shadle. Gordon was united in marriage to Maryanne Ottley on March 30, 
1967 and to this union 4 children were born: Danny, Paul, Lisa, and 
Bobby.
 Gordon grew up around Bow, Washington. He graduated high school in 
Washington in 1964 and then enlisted in the United States Army. He 
served faithfully for 4 years until he was honorably discharged. Gordon 
moved around Kansas as a ranch hand before he found a home in Colby, 
Kansas where he worked for over 20 years as a state grain inspector. He 
loved to spend time outdoors, fishing and hunting.
 He is survived by his children, Danny Shadle of Conway, AR, Paul 
(Arloah) Shadle of Plainville, KS, Lisa Shadle of Lincoln, NE, and Bobby
 Shadle of Colby, KS; three grandchildren, Myke (Lee) Lyles, Sean 
Shadle, and Audri Shadle; and one great-grandson, Roman Lyles. 
 Gordon is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Shadle and several brothers and sisters.
 The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service on 
Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the American Legion in Colby, Kansas from
 1 PM until 4 PM. 
 Memorials are suggested to the Webster State Park and may be sent in
 care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 
67663.

Gordon V. Shadle

&nbsp;Steve Wayne Wilkinson, age 61, of Gorham, Kansas, died Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Steve Wayne Wilkinson, age 61, of Gorham, Kansas, died Saturday, February 6, 2021, at his home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

 Steve William Wilkinson

Robert Ryan Svoboda was born June 22, 1970 in Sioux City, Iowa to Al and
 Barbara (Rosemeyer) Svoboda. He passed away on January 28, 2021 in 
Oberlin, KS at the age of 50 after one week of COVID with underlying 
health conditions.
 Robert grew up in Sioux City. He married Shirly Rowell on June 23, 
1991 on the Queen Mary ship in California. He enjoyed playing games on 
his phone, work with his hands in the tile and construction industry.
 He is survived by wife Shirly Svoboda of Oberlin, KS; son, Anthony 
Svoboda of Oberlin, KS; sister, Michelle Strong of Lincoln, NE and Lori 
Hackney of Harris, IA; mother, Barbara Rosemeyer of Sioux City, IA; 
several nieces and nephews and his dogs Princeton and Rebel. He was 
preceded in death by father, Alfred Svoboda; stepfather, Rod Rosemeyer; 
brother, Tony Boltz; mother-in-law, Liz Rowell; and an uncle and all 
grandparents.
 Now pain free and at peace. Always in our hearts and prayers, forever missed.

Robert Ryan Svoboda was born June 22, 1970 in Sioux City, Iowa to Al and
 Barbara (Rosemeyer) Svoboda. He passed away on January 28, 2021 in 
Oberlin, KS at the age of 50 after one week of COVID with underlying 
health conditions.
 Robert grew up in Sioux City. He married Shirly Rowell on June 23, 
1991 on the Queen Mary ship in California. He enjoyed playing games on 
his phone, work with his hands in the tile and construction industry.
 He is survived by wife Shirly Svoboda of Oberlin, KS; son, Anthony 
Svoboda of Oberlin, KS; sister, Michelle Strong of Lincoln, NE and Lori 
Hackney of Harris, IA; mother, Barbara Rosemeyer of Sioux City, IA; 
several nieces and nephews and his dogs Princeton and Rebel. He was 
preceded in death by father, Alfred Svoboda; stepfather, Rod Rosemeyer; 
brother, Tony Boltz; mother-in-law, Liz Rowell; and an uncle and all 
grandparents.
 Now pain free and at peace. Always in our hearts and prayers, forever missed.

Robert Ryan Svoboda

Gloria Hagen, age 64 of Hays, Kansas 
passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. Gloria
 was born on October 24, 1956 to Oscar and Betty (Sparks) Hagen. She 
attended schools in Ellis including a couple of early years at Star 
School, which was a country school. She also went to Hutchinson 
Community College.&nbsp;

Gloria held long-term jobs, including 
Klines, Stage and most recently Walmart. As a member of the Ellis VFW 
Auxiliary. After her mother passed away she took over putting out 
Auxiliary flags on Memorial Day weekend for members who had passed away.
 Gloria was a die-hard animal lover. There were times when driving out 
in the country, she would pull over and move a turtle to the side of the
 road so it would not get hit.

Gloria is survived by brothers Rex 
Hagen of Ellis and Ralph Sparks of Hays; sisters, Ellen Berry and Annys 
Pfannenstiel both of Hays; nephews, Justin Berry and Russell Berry both 
of Colby, Jody Hagen (Debbie) of Hays; niece, Laurel Sparks Beebe of 
Washington State; great nephew, Krystian Hagen; great nieces, Mykaela 
Hagen, Annzlee Berry, Tristan Jay, and Maigen Jay.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Benjamin Sparks and a brother-in-law Danny Pfannenstiel.

Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery Ellis. Services will be livestreamed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Lutheran-Church-111688785534530">HERE</a>.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time at the church.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 be used according to the wishes of the family. Arrangements in care of 
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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

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 </figure>Gloria Hagen, age 64 of Hays, Kansas 
passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Hays Medical Center. Gloria
 was born on October 24, 1956 to Oscar and Betty (Sparks) Hagen. She 
attended schools in Ellis including a couple of early years at Star 
School, which was a country school. She also went to Hutchinson 
Community College.&nbsp;Gloria held long-term jobs, including 
Klines, Stage and most recently Walmart. As a member of the Ellis VFW 
Auxiliary. After her mother passed away she took over putting out 
Auxiliary flags on Memorial Day weekend for members who had passed away.
 Gloria was a die-hard animal lover. There were times when driving out 
in the country, she would pull over and move a turtle to the side of the
 road so it would not get hit.Gloria is survived by brothers Rex 
Hagen of Ellis and Ralph Sparks of Hays; sisters, Ellen Berry and Annys 
Pfannenstiel both of Hays; nephews, Justin Berry and Russell Berry both 
of Colby, Jody Hagen (Debbie) of Hays; niece, Laurel Sparks Beebe of 
Washington State; great nephew, Krystian Hagen; great nieces, Mykaela 
Hagen, Annzlee Berry, Tristan Jay, and Maigen Jay.She was preceded in death by her parents; a nephew, Benjamin Sparks and a brother-in-law Danny Pfannenstiel.Services will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday February 9, 2021 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery Ellis. Services will be livestreamed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Lutheran-Church-111688785534530">HERE</a>.&nbsp; Visitation will be Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time at the church.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to
 be used according to the wishes of the family. Arrangements in care of 
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Gloria Hagen

July 22, 1949
 -
 February 5, 2021

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Victor--Vic-Schoenberger-Jr?obId=19899349#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>July 22, 1949
 -
 February 5, 2021 An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Victor--Vic-Schoenberger-Jr?obId=19899349#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Victor 'Vic' Schoenberger Jr.

Mary Louise (Romey) Wolf, 80, Hays, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at HaysMed.

She was born September 28, 1940 in 
Ellis, the daughter of Tony and Marcella (Copp) Romey.&nbsp; In 1959 she 
graduated from Ellis High School.&nbsp; On June 18, 1960 she was united in 
marriage to Leon Wolf at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, and they 
celebrated 60 years of marriage.&nbsp; She was a housewife and loved being a 
daycare provider, especially when caring for her grandchildren and 
extended family.&nbsp; Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a 
proud Ellis Railer and KC Royals fan, liked bowling, and was a great 
supporter of her grandchildren and loved attending all of their sporting
 events and activities.

Survivors include her husband Leon of 
Hays, four daughters: Kim Campbell and Pam Gaschler and husband Terry, 
all of Hays, Sherri Mong and husband Jerry of Las Vegas, NV, and Janelle
 Williams and husband Terry of Russell, a sister: Vickie Weber of Ellis,
 12 grandchildren: Ashley Lang, Alexis, Allison, and Adam Campbell, 
Nicki Younger, Natalie Reuter, Taryn Graham, Sierra Diehl, Chelsea and 
Hailey Mong, Sagan Schultz and Tyler Williams, and nine great 
grandchildren: Anthony, Hunter, and Elyse Lang, Aleigha Reuter, Carson 
and Lucas Younger, and Trinity, Laylah, and Kysen Graham.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Bob, Kenneth, and Luke Romey.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Anthony 
Cemetery, Schoenchen.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made payable to: Ellis 
County Cancer Society, St. Mary’s Catholic School, or to St. Joseph 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Mary Louise (Romey) Wolf, 80, Hays, died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at HaysMed.She was born September 28, 1940 in 
Ellis, the daughter of Tony and Marcella (Copp) Romey.&nbsp; In 1959 she 
graduated from Ellis High School.&nbsp; On June 18, 1960 she was united in 
marriage to Leon Wolf at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, and they 
celebrated 60 years of marriage.&nbsp; She was a housewife and loved being a 
daycare provider, especially when caring for her grandchildren and 
extended family.&nbsp; Mary was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, a 
proud Ellis Railer and KC Royals fan, liked bowling, and was a great 
supporter of her grandchildren and loved attending all of their sporting
 events and activities.Survivors include her husband Leon of 
Hays, four daughters: Kim Campbell and Pam Gaschler and husband Terry, 
all of Hays, Sherri Mong and husband Jerry of Las Vegas, NV, and Janelle
 Williams and husband Terry of Russell, a sister: Vickie Weber of Ellis,
 12 grandchildren: Ashley Lang, Alexis, Allison, and Adam Campbell, 
Nicki Younger, Natalie Reuter, Taryn Graham, Sierra Diehl, Chelsea and 
Hailey Mong, Sagan Schultz and Tyler Williams, and nine great 
grandchildren: Anthony, Hunter, and Elyse Lang, Aleigha Reuter, Carson 
and Lucas Younger, and Trinity, Laylah, and Kysen Graham.She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers: Bob, Kenneth, and Luke Romey.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
with Fr. Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Anthony 
Cemetery, Schoenchen.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made payable to: Ellis 
County Cancer Society, St. Mary’s Catholic School, or to St. Joseph 
Catholic Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Mary Louise (Romey) Wolf

Ruby Mae Atkinson, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 29, 2021, at her home in Russell.

Ruby was born on November 19, 1945, to Mrs Wanda (Bean) Pickering in Polk County, Missouri.

She is survived by her children son Robert Atkinson of Russell, 
Kansas; daughters Barbara Ortiz of Oxnard, California and &nbsp;Rita Cordova 
of Colorado; 2 granddaughters, 5 grandsons, 5 great grand kids; Sisters 
Liz Simmons of Russell, Kansas, Vickie Goodwillie of Eugene, Oregon and 
Debbie Milam and Mary Hulett both of Russell, Kansas and one brother Tom
 Pickering of Mobile, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by Victor and Wanda Hulett; Sisters 
Phyllis, Patty, Bonnie and brothers Kenny, Bobby, and Virgil. Cremation 
has been selected by the family and a private family service will take 
place at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Mae Atkinson, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 29, 2021, at her home in Russell.Ruby was born on November 19, 1945, to Mrs Wanda (Bean) Pickering in Polk County, Missouri.She is survived by her children son Robert Atkinson of Russell, 
Kansas; daughters Barbara Ortiz of Oxnard, California and &nbsp;Rita Cordova 
of Colorado; 2 granddaughters, 5 grandsons, 5 great grand kids; Sisters 
Liz Simmons of Russell, Kansas, Vickie Goodwillie of Eugene, Oregon and 
Debbie Milam and Mary Hulett both of Russell, Kansas and one brother Tom
 Pickering of Mobile, Alabama.She was preceded in death by Victor and Wanda Hulett; Sisters 
Phyllis, Patty, Bonnie and brothers Kenny, Bobby, and Virgil. Cremation 
has been selected by the family and a private family service will take 
place at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, 
Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

Ruby Mae Atkinson

Raymond Lee Meis, died February 5, 2021, he was born March 22, 1932, 
at home to parents Leo and Seraphine (Stocklein) Meis of Ness City the 
farmhouse was located 4.5 miles west and 1.5 miles south of Ness City, 
he was the fourth child born in a two-room house.

Ray graduated from Ness City High School class of 1950, he went into 
the Air Force in 1951, after basic training he was stationed in Naknek, 
Alaska, after serving his four years he was discharged in 1955 at March 
Air Force Base in CA.

Ray secured employment with Western Electric/AT&amp;T/Lucent 
Technology in CA.&nbsp; Eventually, Ray met Vivian Hatle, they were married 
on September 9, 1957, at Sacred Heart Church in Ness City. Ray and 
Vivian established residence in Riverside, CA of the union came Thomas 
Michael Meis in 1964 and Tamara Meis in 1969. Unfortunately, that 
marriage ended in 1973.

Ray took early retirement from Lucent Technology and started building
 a beautiful home in Romoland, CA, he then started collecting antique 
tractors, restoring them to their original condition, this would become a
 passion for Ray. In all Ray accumulated a full set of Farmall tractors 
and a full set of styled John Deer tractors that he would take to 
antique tractor shows.&nbsp; While attending a show in Vista, CA he met Sandy
 Malone and after a five-year courtship, they married on January 1, 
1998, in Tombstone, AZ, the town too tough to die. Ray and Sandy enjoyed
 going to tractor shows, farming, waltzes, dancing the polka, and 
two-step country-western music. Ray's favorite polka band was The 
Country Dutchman. Ray was really happy when he was out on the road 
traveling, especially in the motor home.

Ray is survived by his wife of 23 years Sandy Meis, son Thomas 
Michael (Tamber) Meis; daughter Tamara (Jeremy) Kerns; stepdaughter 
Michelle Malone, two granddaughters Briana (Jim) Bobrik and Madisyn 
Kerns; grandson Jake Covin; two step-grandchildren and one 
great-great-granddaughter, Addison Bobrik; brothers Melvin Meis, Ness 
City, Donald (Carole) Meis, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Gerald Meis, Orangevale, 
CA, and Arlin Meis, Boulder, CO; sisters Julie (Boyd) Beutler, Ness 
City, Dianne Klaus, Ness City, and Delores (Don) Mussatto, Windsor, CA.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Seraphine Meis; 
sisters Mary Alice and Cyrilla Srenzel; brother Cecil, Dennis, and 
Willard Meis.

Interment will take place at WaKeeney Veterans Cemetery.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in warmer weather.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie, Dodge City and 
Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Contributions made to these 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, 
WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Raymond Lee Meis, died February 5, 2021, he was born March 22, 1932, 
at home to parents Leo and Seraphine (Stocklein) Meis of Ness City the 
farmhouse was located 4.5 miles west and 1.5 miles south of Ness City, 
he was the fourth child born in a two-room house.Ray graduated from Ness City High School class of 1950, he went into 
the Air Force in 1951, after basic training he was stationed in Naknek, 
Alaska, after serving his four years he was discharged in 1955 at March 
Air Force Base in CA.Ray secured employment with Western Electric/AT&amp;T/Lucent 
Technology in CA.&nbsp; Eventually, Ray met Vivian Hatle, they were married 
on September 9, 1957, at Sacred Heart Church in Ness City. Ray and 
Vivian established residence in Riverside, CA of the union came Thomas 
Michael Meis in 1964 and Tamara Meis in 1969. Unfortunately, that 
marriage ended in 1973.Ray took early retirement from Lucent Technology and started building
 a beautiful home in Romoland, CA, he then started collecting antique 
tractors, restoring them to their original condition, this would become a
 passion for Ray. In all Ray accumulated a full set of Farmall tractors 
and a full set of styled John Deer tractors that he would take to 
antique tractor shows.&nbsp; While attending a show in Vista, CA he met Sandy
 Malone and after a five-year courtship, they married on January 1, 
1998, in Tombstone, AZ, the town too tough to die. Ray and Sandy enjoyed
 going to tractor shows, farming, waltzes, dancing the polka, and 
two-step country-western music. Ray's favorite polka band was The 
Country Dutchman. Ray was really happy when he was out on the road 
traveling, especially in the motor home.Ray is survived by his wife of 23 years Sandy Meis, son Thomas 
Michael (Tamber) Meis; daughter Tamara (Jeremy) Kerns; stepdaughter 
Michelle Malone, two granddaughters Briana (Jim) Bobrik and Madisyn 
Kerns; grandson Jake Covin; two step-grandchildren and one 
great-great-granddaughter, Addison Bobrik; brothers Melvin Meis, Ness 
City, Donald (Carole) Meis, Mt. Pleasant, SC, Gerald Meis, Orangevale, 
CA, and Arlin Meis, Boulder, CO; sisters Julie (Boyd) Beutler, Ness 
City, Dianne Klaus, Ness City, and Delores (Don) Mussatto, Windsor, CA.Ray was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Seraphine Meis; 
sisters Mary Alice and Cyrilla Srenzel; brother Cecil, Dennis, and 
Willard Meis.Interment will take place at WaKeeney Veterans Cemetery.A celebration of life will be held at a later date in warmer weather.Memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Prairie, Dodge City and 
Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Contributions made to these 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, 
WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Raymond Lee Meis

Janet Louise Rorick was born April 19, 1949, in San Francisco, California
 to Albert and Lina (Peters) Wilkerson. She passed away February 5, 2021,&nbsp; at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, Kansas, at the age of 71.

Janet moved around a lot due to her father serving in the Navy and 
was a 1967 Ventura High School graduate. She then went on to receive her
 Associate’s Degree. Janet married James Rorick, Jr. on November 4, 
1968 in Point Mugu, California. They also moved around a lot due to 
James serving in the Navy. Janet worked as a nurse in a nursing home. 
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. In her 
spare time, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, and doing home repairs. 
 Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lina; 
husband, James; daughter, Jeanine Rorick and sister, Anne Wilkerson. She
 is survived by her sons, James (Leah) Rorick of Denver, CO and Jonathon
 Rorick of Goodland, KS; daughter, Jennifer (Anthony) Zillinger of 
Oberlin, KS; sisters, Karen Yarian of Herndon, KS, Linda (Rodney) Hill 
of Clifton, CO and Vera Banford of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Raquel, 
Adam, A. J., Jenavive, and Jon. 
 The family has chosen cremation with inurnment at Phippsburg, Colorado at a later date.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612715630863.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janet Louise Rorick was born April 19, 1949, in San Francisco, California
 to Albert and Lina (Peters) Wilkerson. She passed away February 5, 2021,&nbsp; at the Cheyenne County Village in St. Francis, Kansas, at the age of 71.
 Janet moved around a lot due to her father serving in the Navy and 
was a 1967 Ventura High School graduate. She then went on to receive her
 Associate’s Degree. Janet married James Rorick, Jr. on November 4, 
1968 in Point Mugu, California. They also moved around a lot due to 
James serving in the Navy. Janet worked as a nurse in a nursing home. 
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. In her 
spare time, she enjoyed sewing, crafts, and doing home repairs. 
 Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lina; 
husband, James; daughter, Jeanine Rorick and sister, Anne Wilkerson. She
 is survived by her sons, James (Leah) Rorick of Denver, CO and Jonathon
 Rorick of Goodland, KS; daughter, Jennifer (Anthony) Zillinger of 
Oberlin, KS; sisters, Karen Yarian of Herndon, KS, Linda (Rodney) Hill 
of Clifton, CO and Vera Banford of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Raquel, 
Adam, A. J., Jenavive, and Jon. 
 The family has chosen cremation with inurnment at Phippsburg, Colorado at a later date.

Janet Louise Rorick

Brent Alex Pinnick, 21, left this world all too soon on February 2, 
2021, in Great Bend. Brent was born January 20, 2000, in Wichita the son
 of Mark and Jamie (Hazen) Pinnick

Brent spent his adolescent years in Protection and high school years 
in Hoisington graduating in 2018. During high school he worked for local
 farmers and Fur Bearers. He was a member of the Kansas Dodge Ram Club. 
He loved the outdoors and spent numerous hours fishing and hunting. His 
last occupation was with Watco as a certified rigger which in Brent’s 
heart was the most valuable job ever and spoke highly of his co-workers 
to his family. His family was of great importance to him and he never 
missed a chance to gather for reunions or help out in a time of need. 
One of Brent’s most treasured assets in life was having his own language
 he spoke with family and close friends. Many family “sayings” have 
originated with Brent’s unique language. Brent will be missed by many, 
as he was a loyal friend and family member.

Survivors include mother Jamie (Scott) Fleming of Hoisington; 
brothers T.J. (Karista) Harvey and children Hayes and Koy of Coldwater, 
Matthew (Brandy) Fleming of Colorado; sisters Toni (Henry) Dennis of 
Clay Center and Mariah Fleming of Hoisington, Miranda Perry of 
Coldwater, and Angela (Kirk) Esplund of Bucklin; grandmothers Ferrel 
(Allen) Davis of Coldwater and Johnita (Terry) Nystrom of Lewis; 
companion McKaylee Batman of Cimarron; aunts Taunya (Larry) Matthews of 
Edmond, Okla, Sharlyn (Dan) Jackson of Coldwater, Shelley (Arlin) Wadel 
of Greensburg; uncle Sid (Sarah) Fleming of Paola. Numerous nieces, 
nephews and cousins.

Memorial graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday February 7, 2021,
 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Coldwater. In lieu of flowers, memorials may 
be given to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612715450645.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Brent Alex Pinnick, 21, left this world all too soon on February 2, 
2021, in Great Bend. Brent was born January 20, 2000, in Wichita the son
 of Mark and Jamie (Hazen) PinnickBrent spent his adolescent years in Protection and high school years 
in Hoisington graduating in 2018. During high school he worked for local
 farmers and Fur Bearers. He was a member of the Kansas Dodge Ram Club. 
He loved the outdoors and spent numerous hours fishing and hunting. His 
last occupation was with Watco as a certified rigger which in Brent’s 
heart was the most valuable job ever and spoke highly of his co-workers 
to his family. His family was of great importance to him and he never 
missed a chance to gather for reunions or help out in a time of need. 
One of Brent’s most treasured assets in life was having his own language
 he spoke with family and close friends. Many family “sayings” have 
originated with Brent’s unique language. Brent will be missed by many, 
as he was a loyal friend and family member.Survivors include mother Jamie (Scott) Fleming of Hoisington; 
brothers T.J. (Karista) Harvey and children Hayes and Koy of Coldwater, 
Matthew (Brandy) Fleming of Colorado; sisters Toni (Henry) Dennis of 
Clay Center and Mariah Fleming of Hoisington, Miranda Perry of 
Coldwater, and Angela (Kirk) Esplund of Bucklin; grandmothers Ferrel 
(Allen) Davis of Coldwater and Johnita (Terry) Nystrom of Lewis; 
companion McKaylee Batman of Cimarron; aunts Taunya (Larry) Matthews of 
Edmond, Okla, Sharlyn (Dan) Jackson of Coldwater, Shelley (Arlin) Wadel 
of Greensburg; uncle Sid (Sarah) Fleming of Paola. Numerous nieces, 
nephews and cousins.Memorial graveside service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday February 7, 2021,
 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Coldwater. In lieu of flowers, memorials may 
be given to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;

Brent Alex Pinnick

Imelda Jane “Millie” (Baker) Smith, age 86, passed away on Friday, 
February 5, 2021, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Imelda was born on September 6, 1934, on the Baker family homestead 
north of Marienthal, Kansas to Anthony Baker and Caecilia (Baier) 
Baker.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm north of Marienthal.

Millie married Gerald Joseph Smith on June 24, 1953, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a lifetime resident of 
Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; Millie was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, 
quilting, and gardening.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society 
of Marienthal and was a devout Catholic.

Survivors include her three daughters; Sharry (Clem) Nelson of 
Johnson, Kathy (Dale) Owings of Lawrence and Ruth (Bill) Hovey of 
Olathe; three sons, Earl (Deb) Smith of Marienthal, Don (Liz) Smith of 
Scott City, and Ernie (Christi) Smith of Scott City; one sister, Inella 
Scheffe; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, an&nbsp;infant son 
Joseph, her parents, and siblings Bernadine Pahls, Marguerite Zellner, 
Florence Zellner, Mary Ann Winter, Louis Baker, Elizabeth Geyer, Joseph 
Baker, Celine Wimmer, and Bernard Baker.

Visitation will be at Price and Son’s Funeral Home in Scott City, 
Kansas on Sunday, February 7 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Monday, 
February 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; A Vigil service will be held
 at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 8th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Marienthal.&nbsp; Vigil services will be streamed live on Facebook at Western
 Kansas Catholic Home page 
(www.facebook.com/Western-Kansas-Catholic-108601367460773) starting 
at&nbsp;6:30 p.m.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 9th at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church in Marienthal with Father Tim Hickey presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 210 N. 2nd, Marienthal, KS 67863.&nbsp; Funeral
 services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral 
Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 9:55 a.m.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612627975739.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Imelda Jane “Millie” (Baker) Smith, age 86, passed away on Friday, 
February 5, 2021, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Imelda was born on September 6, 1934, on the Baker family homestead 
north of Marienthal, Kansas to Anthony Baker and Caecilia (Baier) 
Baker.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm north of Marienthal.Millie married Gerald Joseph Smith on June 24, 1953, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a lifetime resident of 
Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; Millie was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, 
quilting, and gardening.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Mary’s Altar Society 
of Marienthal and was a devout Catholic.Survivors include her three daughters; Sharry (Clem) Nelson of 
Johnson, Kathy (Dale) Owings of Lawrence and Ruth (Bill) Hovey of 
Olathe; three sons, Earl (Deb) Smith of Marienthal, Don (Liz) Smith of 
Scott City, and Ernie (Christi) Smith of Scott City; one sister, Inella 
Scheffe; 18 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald, an&nbsp;infant son 
Joseph, her parents, and siblings Bernadine Pahls, Marguerite Zellner, 
Florence Zellner, Mary Ann Winter, Louis Baker, Elizabeth Geyer, Joseph 
Baker, Celine Wimmer, and Bernard Baker.Visitation will be at Price and Son’s Funeral Home in Scott City, 
Kansas on Sunday, February 7 from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and Monday, 
February 8 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; A Vigil service will be held
 at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 8th at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Marienthal.&nbsp; Vigil services will be streamed live on Facebook at Western
 Kansas Catholic Home page 
(www.facebook.com/Western-Kansas-Catholic-108601367460773) starting 
at&nbsp;6:30 p.m.Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Tuesday, February 9th at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church in Marienthal with Father Tim Hickey presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to 
St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 210 N. 2nd, Marienthal, KS 67863.&nbsp; Funeral
 services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price and Sons Funeral 
Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 9:55 a.m.

Imelda Jane 'Millie' Smith

Donald Eugene Spreier died February 5, 2021, at his home in Larned. He
 was born September 6, 1934, to Fred and Lucille Spreier in Larned, KS. 
Raised on a farm in Pawnee County. 

Graduated from Larned High School, 
married his high school sweetheart Ellen Arline Bradley. Started his 
career as an auto mechanic and soon became known as the “Best mechanic 
in town”, fixing it right the first time. Four children were soon born 
Debra Diana, Cathleen Jeanette, Brenda Joann, and Alan Dale. After 
working several years at two General Motors dealerships he opened his 
own business as an Amoco service station which he operated for twenty 
years. 

During that time, he became owner of a total of three full service
 stations, one in Great Bend and two in Larned. Don enjoyed a versatile 
lifestyle, building and driving open wheel race cars, being Western 
Kansas Modified Champion and riding his touring motorcycle as well as 
later becoming a commercial hot air balloon pilot. Golf was always part 
of his life. He served on the Board of Directors of the Larned County 
Club, Past President of Kiwanis, Past President of Larned Area Chamber 
of Commerce. Was a member of Ft. Larned Arms Association and served on 
the board of directors of Sunrise. Was a member of the Amoco Dealer 
Advisory board. Don was a member of the First Christian Church Larned. 
He was preceded in death by son Alan Dale, Sister Eleanor Peterson, and 
his parents.

He is survived by his wife Arline, daughters Debra Smith, Larned, 
Cathleen (Steve) Boyd, Great Bend, and Brenda (Mike) Rump, Mission, KS. A
 brother Joe, Seattle, sister Shirlene Ladd, Phoenix, AZ, nine 
grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great 
grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612627868400.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Donald Eugene Spreier died February 5, 2021, at his home in Larned. He
 was born September 6, 1934, to Fred and Lucille Spreier in Larned, KS. 
Raised on a farm in Pawnee County. Graduated from Larned High School, 
married his high school sweetheart Ellen Arline Bradley. Started his 
career as an auto mechanic and soon became known as the “Best mechanic 
in town”, fixing it right the first time. Four children were soon born 
Debra Diana, Cathleen Jeanette, Brenda Joann, and Alan Dale. After 
working several years at two General Motors dealerships he opened his 
own business as an Amoco service station which he operated for twenty 
years. During that time, he became owner of a total of three full service
 stations, one in Great Bend and two in Larned. Don enjoyed a versatile 
lifestyle, building and driving open wheel race cars, being Western 
Kansas Modified Champion and riding his touring motorcycle as well as 
later becoming a commercial hot air balloon pilot. Golf was always part 
of his life. He served on the Board of Directors of the Larned County 
Club, Past President of Kiwanis, Past President of Larned Area Chamber 
of Commerce. Was a member of Ft. Larned Arms Association and served on 
the board of directors of Sunrise. Was a member of the Amoco Dealer 
Advisory board. Don was a member of the First Christian Church Larned. 
He was preceded in death by son Alan Dale, Sister Eleanor Peterson, and 
his parents.He is survived by his wife Arline, daughters Debra Smith, Larned, 
Cathleen (Steve) Boyd, Great Bend, and Brenda (Mike) Rump, Mission, KS. A
 brother Joe, Seattle, sister Shirlene Ladd, Phoenix, AZ, nine 
grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren and four great-great 
grandchildren.Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Donald Eugene Spreier

Saturday, February 24th, 1951-Thursday, February 4th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, February 24th, 1951-Thursday, February 4th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Robert Wayne Durant

Mary Therese Landreth, 89, passed away February 3, 2021, at Hospice 
House of Hutchinson. She was born October 12, 1931, at Ellinwood, to 
Harry &amp; Esther (Schartz) Kimpler. She married Ray Landreth at Sts. 
Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in rural Ellinwood. He died in 2000.

Growing up in Ellinwood, living most of her adult life in the Wichita
 area. Mary joined the Sisters of Precious Heart after high school and 
practiced for 20 years. She also taught special education classes at 
Cowley College and Newman University in the Wichita area for many years.
 Mary was a member of the Catholic Church of the Magdalen in Wichita and
 St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. She loved children, playing 
slots, going to the Heritage, and fishing.

Survivors include her seven nieces and nephews, four Godchildren.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Landreth; a 
brother, Bill Kimpler; and a sister, Henrietta Casey.

Visitation will be February 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, a Rosary will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Mass of 
Christian Burial to follow with Father Terrance Klein presiding. 
Interment will be in the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. 
Memorials are designated to St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mary Therese Landreth, 89, passed away February 3, 2021, at Hospice 
House of Hutchinson. She was born October 12, 1931, at Ellinwood, to 
Harry &amp; Esther (Schartz) Kimpler. She married Ray Landreth at Sts. 
Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in rural Ellinwood. He died in 2000.Growing up in Ellinwood, living most of her adult life in the Wichita
 area. Mary joined the Sisters of Precious Heart after high school and 
practiced for 20 years. She also taught special education classes at 
Cowley College and Newman University in the Wichita area for many years.
 Mary was a member of the Catholic Church of the Magdalen in Wichita and
 St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. She loved children, playing 
slots, going to the Heritage, and fishing.Survivors include her seven nieces and nephews, four Godchildren.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Landreth; a 
brother, Bill Kimpler; and a sister, Henrietta Casey.Visitation will be February 8, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, a Rosary will be held at 11:00 a.m., with Mass of 
Christian Burial to follow with Father Terrance Klein presiding. 
Interment will be in the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood. 
Memorials are designated to St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Mary Therese Landreth

Darrell Thrasher passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, KS, at the age of 84. 
Darrell was born to Jean and Dorothy (McGee) Thrasher in Hutchinson, KS 
on March 6, 1936. On February 2, 1969, Darrell was united in marriage to
 Jeannie (Meador) Thrasher, and to this union Shawn, Pat, and Jennifer 
were born.
 Darrell was raised primarily in Arlington, KS. He graduated from 
Arlington High School with the Class of 1954. He continued his education
 at Hutchinson Community College for 2 years, then attended Emporia 
State Teachers College where he obtained his teaching certificate and a 
Master’s Degree. In 1958 he began his teaching career in Wilson. In 
1973 his family moved to Harper, KS where he taught Jr. High Math for 4 
years. He then moved back to Wilson where he taught any and all classes 
and coached multiple sports. He retired in 1998 from teaching but 
decided to work part-time at the school until his official retirement in
 2012. In 1991, he took the job of City Municipal Judge in Wilson, 
serving almost 29 years and having to retire in 2020. Outside of his 
passion for teaching, he enjoyed fishing and camping at the lake with 
his family and friends, he enjoyed nature, taking care of his plants, 
and painting houses in the summertime. Darrell enjoyed animals too, 
especially his dog Sammi. Darrell belonged to the United Methodist 
Church and was a part of the Wilson and Ellsworth Masons for many years 
as well as the Wilson Lions Club.
 As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The function of education is to 
teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence 
plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Mr. Thrasher left a
 permanent mark on his students and athletes with his kindness, 
patience, and guidance.
 He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Thrasher of the home; children, 
Shawn (Scott Farthing) Thrasher of Anaheim, CA, Pat Thrasher of Wilson, 
KS, and Jennifer (Bruce) Thomas of Silver Lake, KS; brothers, Don 
Thrasher of Jetmore, KS, Dean (Becky) Thrasher of St. John, KS, and 
David (Ruth) Thrasher of Inman, KS; five grandchildren, McKenzie 
(Hunter) Ingham, Kami Thrasher, Taegan Thrasher, Kaiden Thomas, and 
Tyler Thomas; and one great-grandchild, Granger Ingham with another on 
the way. Many nieces and nephews and cousins.
 Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Dorothy Thrasher and sister-in-law, Dorothy Thrasher.
 Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the Wilson 
High School Gymnasium from 4PM until 8PM. Private family services will 
be held at a later date.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Wilson 
Booster Club or the Wilson Senior Center and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/2/1612534214523.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Darrell Thrasher passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wilson, KS, at the age of 84. 
Darrell was born to Jean and Dorothy (McGee) Thrasher in Hutchinson, KS 
on March 6, 1936. On February 2, 1969, Darrell was united in marriage to
 Jeannie (Meador) Thrasher, and to this union Shawn, Pat, and Jennifer 
were born.
 Darrell was raised primarily in Arlington, KS. He graduated from 
Arlington High School with the Class of 1954. He continued his education
 at Hutchinson Community College for 2 years, then attended Emporia 
State Teachers College where he obtained his teaching certificate and a 
Master’s Degree. In 1958 he began his teaching career in Wilson. In 
1973 his family moved to Harper, KS where he taught Jr. High Math for 4 
years. He then moved back to Wilson where he taught any and all classes 
and coached multiple sports. He retired in 1998 from teaching but 
decided to work part-time at the school until his official retirement in
 2012. In 1991, he took the job of City Municipal Judge in Wilson, 
serving almost 29 years and having to retire in 2020. Outside of his 
passion for teaching, he enjoyed fishing and camping at the lake with 
his family and friends, he enjoyed nature, taking care of his plants, 
and painting houses in the summertime. Darrell enjoyed animals too, 
especially his dog Sammi. Darrell belonged to the United Methodist 
Church and was a part of the Wilson and Ellsworth Masons for many years 
as well as the Wilson Lions Club.
 As Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The function of education is to 
teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence 
plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Mr. Thrasher left a
 permanent mark on his students and athletes with his kindness, 
patience, and guidance.
 He is survived by his wife, Jeannie Thrasher of the home; children, 
Shawn (Scott Farthing) Thrasher of Anaheim, CA, Pat Thrasher of Wilson, 
KS, and Jennifer (Bruce) Thomas of Silver Lake, KS; brothers, Don 
Thrasher of Jetmore, KS, Dean (Becky) Thrasher of St. John, KS, and 
David (Ruth) Thrasher of Inman, KS; five grandchildren, McKenzie 
(Hunter) Ingham, Kami Thrasher, Taegan Thrasher, Kaiden Thomas, and 
Tyler Thomas; and one great-grandchild, Granger Ingham with another on 
the way. Many nieces and nephews and cousins.
 Darrell is preceded in death by his parents, Jean and Dorothy Thrasher and sister-in-law, Dorothy Thrasher.
 Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at the Wilson 
High School Gymnasium from 4PM until 8PM. Private family services will 
be held at a later date.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the Wilson 
Booster Club or the Wilson Senior Center and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490.

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