Margaret “Micki” Sweeney, 77, of Russell, died Friday, January 29, 2021.
 She was born January 14, 1944, in Hays, KS, to Ben and Hilda (Ostmeyer)
 Mense. Micki graduated with the class of 1961 from Grinnell High 
School. On June 3, 1961, Micki married Jay Sweeney. To this union, three
 children were born. Micki and Jay worked together their whole married 
life, as owner/operators of the Quinter Livestock Commission and Russell
 Livestock Commission. Micki, in her free-time, enjoyed music, travel, 
shopping, and playing bridge and cards with her friends and family. She 
loved spending time with people who were dear to her, especially her 
grandchildren. 
Micki was preceded in death by her parents and husband Jay. 
She is survived by her children, Shelby (David) Hubert, Oakley, KS, 
Stephani Tipton, Austin, TX, and James (Sarah Knoll) Sweeney, Burien, 
WA; brothers, Don (Florence) Mense, Hoxie, KS, Tom (Karen) Mense, 
Grinnell, KS and Steve (Vicky) Mense, Asbury, MO; grandchildren, Whitney
 (Jeffrey) Dennis, Lindsey (John) Behrendt, Hannah Hubert (Olivia 
Moore), Christopher Tipton (Kasey Hahn), Taylor Sweeney (Madison 
Grigsby), Austin Sweeney and Ira Williams and great-grandchildren Vada, 
Sutton, and Hayes Dennis. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 
2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Russell, KS, with a Vigil at 
7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, also at the church. A 
graveside service will take place at the Oakley City Cemetery at 3:00 
followed by appetizers and fellowship at the Oakley Country Club. We 
understand that many will be with us in spirit rather than in person due
 to the risk of COVID. Facemasks and social distancing are required. 
Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, Hays, 
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>Margaret “Micki” Sweeney, 77, of Russell, died Friday, January 29, 2021.
 She was born January 14, 1944, in Hays, KS, to Ben and Hilda (Ostmeyer)
 Mense. Micki graduated with the class of 1961 from Grinnell High 
School. On June 3, 1961, Micki married Jay Sweeney. To this union, three
 children were born. Micki and Jay worked together their whole married 
life, as owner/operators of the Quinter Livestock Commission and Russell
 Livestock Commission. Micki, in her free-time, enjoyed music, travel, 
shopping, and playing bridge and cards with her friends and family. She 
loved spending time with people who were dear to her, especially her 
grandchildren. 
Micki was preceded in death by her parents and husband Jay. 
She is survived by her children, Shelby (David) Hubert, Oakley, KS, 
Stephani Tipton, Austin, TX, and James (Sarah Knoll) Sweeney, Burien, 
WA; brothers, Don (Florence) Mense, Hoxie, KS, Tom (Karen) Mense, 
Grinnell, KS and Steve (Vicky) Mense, Asbury, MO; grandchildren, Whitney
 (Jeffrey) Dennis, Lindsey (John) Behrendt, Hannah Hubert (Olivia 
Moore), Christopher Tipton (Kasey Hahn), Taylor Sweeney (Madison 
Grigsby), Austin Sweeney and Ira Williams and great-grandchildren Vada, 
Sutton, and Hayes Dennis. 
The family will receive friends from 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, February 4, 
2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Russell, KS, with a Vigil at 
7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, also at the church. A 
graveside service will take place at the Oakley City Cemetery at 3:00 
followed by appetizers and fellowship at the Oakley Country Club. We 
understand that many will be with us in spirit rather than in person due
 to the risk of COVID. Facemasks and social distancing are required. 
Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities of Northern Kansas, Hays, 
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;

Margaret 'Micki' Sweeney

Betty M. (Jennrich) Soukup passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 
the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas, at the age of 
89. She was born on August 26, 1931 in Russell, Kansas to Frank Sr. and 
Violet (Heard) Jennrich. She was united in marriage to Henry Soukup in 
Russell, Kansas on August 6, 1958. They were blessed with 3 children, 
Marcia, Twila and Lawrence. They lived on the family farm near Wilson 
and in 1976 they moved to Wilson where she spent the remainder of her 
life. 
 Betty was raised in the Russell area and graduated from Paradise 
High School where she played basketball. She never gave up the love for 
sports as she watched basketball and football whenever she could. 
Following high school, she moved to Salina with her sister and worked as
 a Nurses Aide at the Asbury Hospital in Salina. Later after raising her
 children she became a Certified Nurses Aide. She really enjoyed 
visiting and assisting the elderly. Betty was a member of the St. Joseph
 Catholic Church in Dorrance, Kansas, the Altar Society, and D. of I. 
Betty enjoyed bowling; the highlight of her bowling career was when she 
earned the KWBA Grand Duchess Award at the Kansas State Bowling 
Tournament in Topeka, Kansas. She also enjoyed traveling around the area
 to play bingo.
 Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her children, Twila (Roger) 
Angell of Medicine Lodge, KS; son, Lawrence of Wilson; sister, Doris 
Dolezal of Kanopolis, KS; four granddaughters, Marcie (Kyle) Borwick of 
Riverside, CA, Mindy (Cory) Willis of Platte City, MO, Lisa (Clinton) 
Kershner of Rush Center, KS, and Kimberly Angell of Platte City, MO; and
 six great-grandchildren, Nysa Price, Lillian Savala, Hazel Willis, Jack
 Borwick, Nash Kershner, and Henry Willis.
 Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Sr. and Violet 
Jennrich; husband, Henry Soukup; daughter, Marcia; and three brothers, 
Frank Jennrich Jr., Robert, and Wiliam Dean.
 Betty was a woman of love and faith. She knew how to serve God, her 
family, and enjoy life along the way. She will be greatly missed by all 
who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be
 forgotten.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021
 at 10:30 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Visitation
 will be held on Monday 4 PM to 8 PM with a D of I Rosary at 7 PM at the
 funeral home in Wilson.
 Memorials are suggested to D of I or St. Joseph’s Altar Society and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, 
Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Betty M. (Jennrich) Soukup passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at 
the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas, at the age of 
89. She was born on August 26, 1931 in Russell, Kansas to Frank Sr. and 
Violet (Heard) Jennrich. She was united in marriage to Henry Soukup in 
Russell, Kansas on August 6, 1958. They were blessed with 3 children, 
Marcia, Twila and Lawrence. They lived on the family farm near Wilson 
and in 1976 they moved to Wilson where she spent the remainder of her 
life. 
 Betty was raised in the Russell area and graduated from Paradise 
High School where she played basketball. She never gave up the love for 
sports as she watched basketball and football whenever she could. 
Following high school, she moved to Salina with her sister and worked as
 a Nurses Aide at the Asbury Hospital in Salina. Later after raising her
 children she became a Certified Nurses Aide. She really enjoyed 
visiting and assisting the elderly. Betty was a member of the St. Joseph
 Catholic Church in Dorrance, Kansas, the Altar Society, and D. of I. 
Betty enjoyed bowling; the highlight of her bowling career was when she 
earned the KWBA Grand Duchess Award at the Kansas State Bowling 
Tournament in Topeka, Kansas. She also enjoyed traveling around the area
 to play bingo.
 Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her children, Twila (Roger) 
Angell of Medicine Lodge, KS; son, Lawrence of Wilson; sister, Doris 
Dolezal of Kanopolis, KS; four granddaughters, Marcie (Kyle) Borwick of 
Riverside, CA, Mindy (Cory) Willis of Platte City, MO, Lisa (Clinton) 
Kershner of Rush Center, KS, and Kimberly Angell of Platte City, MO; and
 six great-grandchildren, Nysa Price, Lillian Savala, Hazel Willis, Jack
 Borwick, Nash Kershner, and Henry Willis.
 Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Frank Sr. and Violet 
Jennrich; husband, Henry Soukup; daughter, Marcia; and three brothers, 
Frank Jennrich Jr., Robert, and Wiliam Dean.
 Betty was a woman of love and faith. She knew how to serve God, her 
family, and enjoy life along the way. She will be greatly missed by all 
who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be
 forgotten.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021
 at 10:30 AM at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson. Visitation
 will be held on Monday 4 PM to 8 PM with a D of I Rosary at 7 PM at the
 funeral home in Wilson.
 Memorials are suggested to D of I or St. Joseph’s Altar Society and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, 
Wilson, KS 67490.

Betty M. Soukup

Freda (Hiser) Lambert passed away on Jan. 30th, at the Rooks County 
Health Center in Plainville, KS at the age of 77. She was born on Oct. 
3, 1943 in Hominy, OK to the late Grady and Bessie (Smith) Hiser. Her 
family moved to Palco, KS when she was a baby. She married Ted L. 
Lambert on Feb. 27, 1960 in Plainville. They were blessed with 4 
children, Becky, Chris, Mark, and Donna.
 In her early years, Freda was a homemaker, raising her own children 
and opening her home and heart to many other kids near and far. Freda 
was a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout Den mother, 4-H sewing leader, and 
FHA chapter mother. Many Palco High Alumni remember her as the Pep Club
 sponsor and Palco Rooster mascot. Following Friday night ballgames, 
Freda invited the student body to her house for food and laughter.
 Freda enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, and especially 
quilting. Her passions were a part of her working days. She worked as 
the school custodian in Palco and Damar for 12 years, had a catering 
business serving Rooks county and worked at Kern’s Dry Goods. Her love 
for quilting and serving the Lord was shared with many people throughout
 Rooks County. Freda donated many quilts for various fundraisers and 
church organizations. She was a part of the St. Ann’s Sodality of Damar
 and taught CCD at St. Ann’s in Zurich.
 Freda will always be remembered for her smile and love of dance. 
She was known around the Palco community for her role as Minnie Pearl in
 the community melodramas and also as the town clown in parades. Freda 
was a member of F.C.E and served on the Rooks Co Extension Council, USD 
269 school board, and McKenna Advisory Board. One of the many jewels in
 her crown was being the first elected female mayor of Palco, KS.
 All of this paled in comparison to her greatest joy and pride, her 
family. Freda celebrated over 60 years of marriage to Ted and they 
loved spending time with their 4 kids and 10 grandkids. Holidays were 
always very special with activities that included pulling taffy, fondue,
 Easter egg hunts, and lots of card playing.
 Freda is survived by her husband Ted Lambert of the home; daughter 
Donna (Mike) Raile of Durant, OK; sons Chris (Johnna) Lambert of Palco, 
KS and Mark Lambert of Arlington, KS; daughter-in-law Karen Lambert; 
sister Gail (Joe) Botinelly; brother Dale (Wilma) Hiser; 9 
grandchildren, Zachary (Bryanna) Allsbury, Lauren (Chris) Skov, Marissa 
(Kelton) Lambert, Taylor (Maddie) Lambert, Nathan Lambert, Daniel 
(Nikki) Lambert, Patrick Lambert, Paige (Landon) Lambert, and Maverick 
Raile; 2 great-grandsons, Brandon &amp; Wyatt Lambert; and a 
great-granddaughter on the way.
 Preceding Freda in death are her daughter, Rebecca Allsbury Nolan; 
grandson Brandon Nolan; her parents, Grady and Bessie Hiser; her sister 
Bonnie Hiser Bain; and 2 brothers, Marvin and Roy Hiser.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 
2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville starting at 10 
AM. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil and 
Rosary starting at 7 PM at the Funeral Home in Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease
 Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences 
can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Freda (Hiser) Lambert passed away on Jan. 30th, at the Rooks County 
Health Center in Plainville, KS at the age of 77. She was born on Oct. 
3, 1943 in Hominy, OK to the late Grady and Bessie (Smith) Hiser. Her 
family moved to Palco, KS when she was a baby. She married Ted L. 
Lambert on Feb. 27, 1960 in Plainville. They were blessed with 4 
children, Becky, Chris, Mark, and Donna.
 In her early years, Freda was a homemaker, raising her own children 
and opening her home and heart to many other kids near and far. Freda 
was a Girl Scout leader, Boy Scout Den mother, 4-H sewing leader, and 
FHA chapter mother. Many Palco High Alumni remember her as the Pep Club
 sponsor and Palco Rooster mascot. Following Friday night ballgames, 
Freda invited the student body to her house for food and laughter.
 Freda enjoyed cooking, sewing, playing cards, and especially 
quilting. Her passions were a part of her working days. She worked as 
the school custodian in Palco and Damar for 12 years, had a catering 
business serving Rooks county and worked at Kern’s Dry Goods. Her love 
for quilting and serving the Lord was shared with many people throughout
 Rooks County. Freda donated many quilts for various fundraisers and 
church organizations. She was a part of the St. Ann’s Sodality of Damar
 and taught CCD at St. Ann’s in Zurich.
 Freda will always be remembered for her smile and love of dance. 
She was known around the Palco community for her role as Minnie Pearl in
 the community melodramas and also as the town clown in parades. Freda 
was a member of F.C.E and served on the Rooks Co Extension Council, USD 
269 school board, and McKenna Advisory Board. One of the many jewels in
 her crown was being the first elected female mayor of Palco, KS.
 All of this paled in comparison to her greatest joy and pride, her 
family. Freda celebrated over 60 years of marriage to Ted and they 
loved spending time with their 4 kids and 10 grandkids. Holidays were 
always very special with activities that included pulling taffy, fondue,
 Easter egg hunts, and lots of card playing.
 Freda is survived by her husband Ted Lambert of the home; daughter 
Donna (Mike) Raile of Durant, OK; sons Chris (Johnna) Lambert of Palco, 
KS and Mark Lambert of Arlington, KS; daughter-in-law Karen Lambert; 
sister Gail (Joe) Botinelly; brother Dale (Wilma) Hiser; 9 
grandchildren, Zachary (Bryanna) Allsbury, Lauren (Chris) Skov, Marissa 
(Kelton) Lambert, Taylor (Maddie) Lambert, Nathan Lambert, Daniel 
(Nikki) Lambert, Patrick Lambert, Paige (Landon) Lambert, and Maverick 
Raile; 2 great-grandsons, Brandon &amp; Wyatt Lambert; and a 
great-granddaughter on the way.
 Preceding Freda in death are her daughter, Rebecca Allsbury Nolan; 
grandson Brandon Nolan; her parents, Grady and Bessie Hiser; her sister 
Bonnie Hiser Bain; and 2 brothers, Marvin and Roy Hiser.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 
2021 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville starting at 10 
AM. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 2 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil and 
Rosary starting at 7 PM at the Funeral Home in Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Health Center or the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease
 Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences 
can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Freda (Hiser) Lambert

Ray Allen Rein, 73, passed away on January 21, 2021 at the Kansas 
Soldiers’ Home in Ft. Dodge, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 7, 1947 in 
LaCrosse, Kansas the son of Herman and Martha (Herrman) Rein.

Ray was a craftsman. He graduated from Bazine High School in 1965. 
After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army; he served 
all his time at Ft. Hood, TX.

Survivors include his brother, J. D. Rein, and wife, Sonya of Great 
Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joey 
Keister.

Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held later.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kansas Soldiers' Home.

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 </figure>Ray Allen Rein, 73, passed away on January 21, 2021 at the Kansas 
Soldiers’ Home in Ft. Dodge, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 7, 1947 in 
LaCrosse, Kansas the son of Herman and Martha (Herrman) Rein.Ray was a craftsman. He graduated from Bazine High School in 1965. 
After graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army; he served 
all his time at Ft. Hood, TX.Survivors include his brother, J. D. Rein, and wife, Sonya of Great 
Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joey 
Keister.Cremation has taken place and a graveside service will be held later.Memorial contributions may be given to the Kansas Soldiers' Home.

Ray Allen Rein

Pamela Sue Menagh, 72, of Norton, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in her home.  

Pam was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on November 20, 1948, to her parents, Lauren Daffer and Josephine Hanni.  She had two brothers, Jay Dee Daffer and Barry Daffer. She attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Beaver City, Nebraska and graduated in 1967.  She then attended Kearney State College, majoring in Economic Studies, and graduated in 1971.  In Kearney, she met her husband Lynn Menagh and they married on June 14, 1970. This summer, Lynn and Pam celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.  She took continuing education classes at Baker University throughout her career.

Pam taught home economics in Friend, NE from 1971-1972, and Crete, NE from 1973-1985.  After moving to Norton in 1985, she became the Drug and Alcohol Coordinator. Pam enjoyed being an educator and working with youth. Pam was actively involved in the community, and was part of the First United Methodist Church of Norton, Andbe Home Board of Directors, Delta Kappa Gamma, Norton Thrift Store managing volunteer, Norton County Drug and Alcohol Council, Salvation Army, Secretary of Norton BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club, Smoky Hills Educational Television Board Member, and Norton Classic Cruisers.  

Pam was the heart of her family. On both the Daffer side and the Menagh side, Pam was the person who organized family events, and made everyone feel welcome. On Thanksgivings, she would host both sides of the family and often had over 50 people join.  Pam’s family was incredibly close, and she enjoyed gatherings both large and small. 

In her spare time, Pam enjoyed reading, playing games with family, traveling, camping, fishing, working with the church and the thrift store, spending time with family and enjoying her grandchildren, and relaxing at their lake house in Kearney.

Survivors include Pam’s spouse, Lynn Menagh (Norton, KS); siblings: Jay Dee and Julia Daffer (Norton, KS), Barry and Karen Daffer (Lincoln, NE); children and grandchildren: Chad and Jennifer Menagh, grandchildren Isabel and Luke (Crete, NE), Corey and Amie Menagh, grandchildren Sydney and Colby (Norton, KS), Zach and Megan Zielonko, grandchildren Ava and Ethan (Denver, CO). She was preceded in death by her parents, Lauren Daffer and Josephine Hanni; stepfather Carl Welborn and in-laws Merlin and Betty Menagh. 

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home (formerly Enfield Funeral Home), 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Burial will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm before the service at the funeral home. Family will greet friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to the Norton Thrift Store and Salvation Army. Condolences may be left www.enfieldfh.com 

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 </figure>Pamela Sue Menagh, 72, of Norton, Kansas passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in her home. Pam was born in Holdrege, Nebraska, on November 20, 1948, to her parents, Lauren Daffer and Josephine Hanni. She had two brothers, Jay Dee Daffer and Barry Daffer. She attended kindergarten through 12th grade in Beaver City, Nebraska and graduated in 1967. She then attended Kearney State College, majoring in Economic Studies, and graduated in 1971. In Kearney, she met her husband Lynn Menagh and they married on June 14, 1970. This summer, Lynn and Pam celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. She took continuing education classes at Baker University throughout her career.Pam taught home economics in Friend, NE from 1971-1972, and Crete, NE from 1973-1985. After moving to Norton in 1985, she became the Drug and Alcohol Coordinator. Pam enjoyed being an educator and working with youth. Pam was actively involved in the community, and was part of the First United Methodist Church of Norton, Andbe Home Board of Directors, Delta Kappa Gamma, Norton Thrift Store managing volunteer, Norton County Drug and Alcohol Council, Salvation Army, Secretary of Norton BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club, Smoky Hills Educational Television Board Member, and Norton Classic Cruisers. Pam was the heart of her family. On both the Daffer side and the Menagh side, Pam was the person who organized family events, and made everyone feel welcome. On Thanksgivings, she would host both sides of the family and often had over 50 people join. Pam’s family was incredibly close, and she enjoyed gatherings both large and small. In her spare time, Pam enjoyed reading, playing games with family, traveling, camping, fishing, working with the church and the thrift store, spending time with family and enjoying her grandchildren, and relaxing at their lake house in Kearney.Survivors include Pam’s spouse, Lynn Menagh (Norton, KS); siblings: Jay Dee and Julia Daffer (Norton, KS), Barry and Karen Daffer (Lincoln, NE); children and grandchildren: Chad and Jennifer Menagh, grandchildren Isabel and Luke (Crete, NE), Corey and Amie Menagh, grandchildren Sydney and Colby (Norton, KS), Zach and Megan Zielonko, grandchildren Ava and Ethan (Denver, CO). She was preceded in death by her parents, Lauren Daffer and Josephine Hanni; stepfather Carl Welborn and in-laws Merlin and Betty Menagh. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home (formerly Enfield Funeral Home), 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Burial will follow at the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 1:30 pm before the service at the funeral home. Family will greet friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to the Norton Thrift Store and Salvation Army. Condolences may be left www.enfieldfh.com

Pamela Sue Menagh

Donald “Don” W. Kuhlman, 80, passed away January 29, 2021, at his 
home in Great Bend. He was born May 19, 1940, at Great Bend, to Rudolph 
and Angela (Mauler) Kuhlman. He married Loretta Staudinger on August 31,
 1963, at Dubuque, Kan.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Don was a farmer. He was a member 
of St. Ann Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #2100, both 
of Olmitz, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great 
Bend, NFO (National Farmers Organization), AAM (American Agriculture 
Movement), the Farm Management Board and was past treasurer of the 
Walnut Township Board.&nbsp;

Don’s lifetime of farming saw many changes and innovations, from 
flood irrigation to drip and circle pivot systems, Ridge Till and No 
Till practices to maximize yields and promote soil conservation.&nbsp; His 
drip irrigation system was the first to be installed in Barton County. 
He was an avid NASCAR fan who attended many different races at tracks 
across the country.&nbsp; For many years he was a collector of Mopar muscle 
cars and restored them for his children’s first vehicles.&nbsp; He had a 
great interest in military and aviation history and visited museums and 
airshows across the country.&nbsp; His focus on family was evident in the 
time spent attending the countless activities of both his children and 
grandchildren. &nbsp;

Survivors include, his wife, Loretta Kuhlman of the home; three sons,
 James Kuhlman and wife Debbie of Great Bend, Darryl Kuhlman and wife 
Cindy of Bellevue, Neb., and Dale Kuhlman and wife Billie of Olmitz; a 
daughter, Sarah Haywood and husband John of Anchorage, Alaska; and nine 
grandchildren, Jaime Kuhlman, Jacob Kuhlman, Jessica Kuhlman, Justin 
Kuhlman and wife Morgan, Taylor Kuhlman, Aden Haywood, Beck Haywood, Ray
 Kuhlman and Katie Kuhlman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
sister, Virginia Mazouch; and three brothers, Henry Kuhlman, Charles 
Kuhlman and Marion Kuhlman.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
February 2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil and Knights of 
Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 
2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Fathers Don Bedore, Charles 
Mazouch and Jacob Schneider presiding. Interment will be in St. Ann 
Cemetery, Olmitz. Masks and social distancing are required at all 
services.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to St. Ann Cemetery Fund or 
Prince of Peace Parish or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald “Don” W. Kuhlman, 80, passed away January 29, 2021, at his 
home in Great Bend. He was born May 19, 1940, at Great Bend, to Rudolph 
and Angela (Mauler) Kuhlman. He married Loretta Staudinger on August 31,
 1963, at Dubuque, Kan.A lifetime Barton county resident, Don was a farmer. He was a member 
of St. Ann Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #2100, both 
of Olmitz, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great 
Bend, NFO (National Farmers Organization), AAM (American Agriculture 
Movement), the Farm Management Board and was past treasurer of the 
Walnut Township Board.&nbsp;Don’s lifetime of farming saw many changes and innovations, from 
flood irrigation to drip and circle pivot systems, Ridge Till and No 
Till practices to maximize yields and promote soil conservation.&nbsp; His 
drip irrigation system was the first to be installed in Barton County. 
He was an avid NASCAR fan who attended many different races at tracks 
across the country.&nbsp; For many years he was a collector of Mopar muscle 
cars and restored them for his children’s first vehicles.&nbsp; He had a 
great interest in military and aviation history and visited museums and 
airshows across the country.&nbsp; His focus on family was evident in the 
time spent attending the countless activities of both his children and 
grandchildren. &nbsp;Survivors include, his wife, Loretta Kuhlman of the home; three sons,
 James Kuhlman and wife Debbie of Great Bend, Darryl Kuhlman and wife 
Cindy of Bellevue, Neb., and Dale Kuhlman and wife Billie of Olmitz; a 
daughter, Sarah Haywood and husband John of Anchorage, Alaska; and nine 
grandchildren, Jaime Kuhlman, Jacob Kuhlman, Jessica Kuhlman, Justin 
Kuhlman and wife Morgan, Taylor Kuhlman, Aden Haywood, Beck Haywood, Ray
 Kuhlman and Katie Kuhlman. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
sister, Virginia Mazouch; and three brothers, Henry Kuhlman, Charles 
Kuhlman and Marion Kuhlman.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
February 2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil and Knights of 
Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 
2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Fathers Don Bedore, Charles 
Mazouch and Jacob Schneider presiding. Interment will be in St. Ann 
Cemetery, Olmitz. Masks and social distancing are required at all 
services.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to St. Ann Cemetery Fund or 
Prince of Peace Parish or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Donald 'Don' W. Kuhlman

Patrick Rene Guesnier, 82, passed away January 28, 2021, at Research 
Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born March 4, 1938, in Seward, 
to Joseph Alexander &amp; Vina Marie (Riekert) Guesnier. Patrick married
 Patricia (Petz) in 1961, and remained married for 29 years.

A long time Great Bend and Parsons resident, previously residing in 
Texas and Kentucky, Patrick moved to the Kansas City area in 2017. &nbsp;He 
was a manufacturing foreman for Ruskin Manufacturing, retiring in 2000. 
Patrick was a previous member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of 
Lima Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus #862.&nbsp; Patrick was a 
veteran of the United States Navy.

Survivors include, a son, Troy Guesnier and wife Stacy of 
Collinsville, Okla.; three daughters, Tarla Goodwin and husband Bruce of
 Wichita, Tammie Absher and husband Thomas of Kansas City, Mo., and 
Tricia Cutter and husband Jim of Fishers, Ind.; two brothers, Matthew 
Joseph “Joe” Guesnier and wife Della of Great Bend, and Father Rene 
Guesnier of Conception, Mo; nine grandchildren, Rhiannon Guesnier, Brett
 Guesnier, Katy Schiesser and husband Jeffrey, Ali Justice, Brandon 
Hoberecht and wife Kelsey, Thomas Bellman, Ashley Greaves, Lakin 
Greaves, and Jack Cutter; and four great grandchildren, Avren Schiesser,
 Alice Schiesser, Carson Fiatte and Elva Hoberecht. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; a son, Thomas Patrick Guesnier; three brothers, 
John Guesnier, Joseph W. Guesnier, and Robert D. Guesnier; and a sister,
 Norma Heinen.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends at 6:30 
p.m., and rosary with vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. Interment will be in St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Seward, Kan., with military honors 
conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. &nbsp;Masks and social distancing are
 recommended at all services.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Patrick Rene Guesnier, 82, passed away January 28, 2021, at Research 
Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born March 4, 1938, in Seward, 
to Joseph Alexander &amp; Vina Marie (Riekert) Guesnier. Patrick married
 Patricia (Petz) in 1961, and remained married for 29 years.A long time Great Bend and Parsons resident, previously residing in 
Texas and Kentucky, Patrick moved to the Kansas City area in 2017. &nbsp;He 
was a manufacturing foreman for Ruskin Manufacturing, retiring in 2000. 
Patrick was a previous member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of 
Lima Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus #862.&nbsp; Patrick was a 
veteran of the United States Navy.Survivors include, a son, Troy Guesnier and wife Stacy of 
Collinsville, Okla.; three daughters, Tarla Goodwin and husband Bruce of
 Wichita, Tammie Absher and husband Thomas of Kansas City, Mo., and 
Tricia Cutter and husband Jim of Fishers, Ind.; two brothers, Matthew 
Joseph “Joe” Guesnier and wife Della of Great Bend, and Father Rene 
Guesnier of Conception, Mo; nine grandchildren, Rhiannon Guesnier, Brett
 Guesnier, Katy Schiesser and husband Jeffrey, Ali Justice, Brandon 
Hoberecht and wife Kelsey, Thomas Bellman, Ashley Greaves, Lakin 
Greaves, and Jack Cutter; and four great grandchildren, Avren Schiesser,
 Alice Schiesser, Carson Fiatte and Elva Hoberecht. He was preceded in 
death by his parents; a son, Thomas Patrick Guesnier; three brothers, 
John Guesnier, Joseph W. Guesnier, and Robert D. Guesnier; and a sister,
 Norma Heinen.Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends at 6:30 
p.m., and rosary with vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. Interment will be in St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Seward, Kan., with military honors 
conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. &nbsp;Masks and social distancing are
 recommended at all services.&nbsp; Memorials have been designated to St. 
Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Patrick Rene Guesnier

Arthur “Art” Carroll Gruber, 97, died January 27, 2021 at his home in
 Lindsay, Oklahoma. He was born on the 12th of March, 1923, the son of 
William Glen “W.G.” and Nellie B. (Westover) Gruber.

At the age of 17 Art lied about his age so he could join the Navy. 
After boot camp he was stationed aboard the USS Tennessee and his home 
port was Hawaii. He was in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His ship was 
heavily damaged but able to sail. After getting out of the harbor they 
spent almost one year without ever dropping anchor going from Alaska to 
Australia chasing the Japanese. When his ship came in for repairs he was
 transferred to the USS Nashville (McArthur’s flagship) and was in Tokyo
 Bay for the signing of the peace treaty.

He married the love of his life, Betty Jane Welch in Hoisington, 
Kansas on the 22nd of November 1944. They traveled to Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania where they stayed for 3 months while he attended water 
tender school. They then traveled by troop train to San Francisco, 
California. They were there less than a week when he shipped out. Betty 
wrote him a letter telling him of her pregnancy. He was unable to return
 home until he was discharged from the navy. Their first child, who was 
born one day before their first anniversary, was almost 4 months old the
 first time he saw her.

Art was a manager for Exxon Oil Company and specialized in 
international off shore drilling. Because of his work Art and Betty 
moved frequently living all over the world; Kansas, Arkansas, Colorado, 
Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Venezuela, South America, Kuala Lumpur, 
Malaysia, Tokyo, Japan and Cairo, Egypt. They retired in Norman, 
Oklahoma to be near their children.

Art was a a caring and compassionate man who loved life and 
everything he did. He was considered the neighborhood handyman and if 
his garage door was open someone would always be there with a project. 
Art delivered meals for Meals on Wheels in Norman, Oklahoma not only 
delivering food but visiting with them and helping them whenever the 
opportunity arose. He volunteered at their church one day a week doing 
whatever needed to be done. He was always available to give a helping 
hand to anyone who needed him. He received his honorary Hoisington High 
School Diploma in 2016. He was so proud to be able to walk across the 
stage with his Senior Class. Art received his 70 year pin from the 
Hoisington Masonic Lodge #331 in 2019. The fact that he died on Betty’s 
birthday is all the more proof of their amazing connection and love. 
They are together again in the presence of Jesus. What a wonderful 
spiritual reunion.

He is survived by three children; Cynthia Jane (Gruber) Standridge of
 Lindsay, Oklahoma; William Kent Gruber and wife Annette of McMinnville,
 Oregon, and Chris Jay Gruber and wife Kim of Gridley, California; six 
grandsons, Scott &amp; Shanna Standridge, Jay &amp; Anna Standridge, 
Matthew Gruber, Jason &amp; April Gruber, Lee &amp; Ashley Standridge, 
and Kyle Gruber; 10 great grandchildren, Allie Standridge, Jake 
Standridge, Rex Standridge, Garet Standridge, Ryan Standridge, Tate 
Standridge, Rhet Standridge, Knox Standridge, Kade Standridge, and and 
Colton Gruber; and a brother-in-law, Jack Welch of Frankfort, Kansas; 
and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty, parents, W.G. and Nellie Gruber; seven siblings, William G. Gruber, Dr. Eugene E. Gruber, Pauline Gruber, Milton J. Gruber, Louise M. Reed, Lucille P. Hester, Thelma D. Brack; and a son-in-law Roy Standridge.

Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. 
Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery with military honors conducted
 by the United States Navy Honor Guard.&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Art Gruber Scholarship Fund at Hoisington 
High School USD #431, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Arthur “Art” Carroll Gruber, 97, died January 27, 2021 at his home in
 Lindsay, Oklahoma. He was born on the 12th of March, 1923, the son of 
William Glen “W.G.” and Nellie B. (Westover) Gruber.At the age of 17 Art lied about his age so he could join the Navy. 
After boot camp he was stationed aboard the USS Tennessee and his home 
port was Hawaii. He was in Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. His ship was 
heavily damaged but able to sail. After getting out of the harbor they 
spent almost one year without ever dropping anchor going from Alaska to 
Australia chasing the Japanese. When his ship came in for repairs he was
 transferred to the USS Nashville (McArthur’s flagship) and was in Tokyo
 Bay for the signing of the peace treaty.He married the love of his life, Betty Jane Welch in Hoisington, 
Kansas on the 22nd of November 1944. They traveled to Philadelphia, 
Pennsylvania where they stayed for 3 months while he attended water 
tender school. They then traveled by troop train to San Francisco, 
California. They were there less than a week when he shipped out. Betty 
wrote him a letter telling him of her pregnancy. He was unable to return
 home until he was discharged from the navy. Their first child, who was 
born one day before their first anniversary, was almost 4 months old the
 first time he saw her.Art was a manager for Exxon Oil Company and specialized in 
international off shore drilling. Because of his work Art and Betty 
moved frequently living all over the world; Kansas, Arkansas, Colorado, 
Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Venezuela, South America, Kuala Lumpur, 
Malaysia, Tokyo, Japan and Cairo, Egypt. They retired in Norman, 
Oklahoma to be near their children.Art was a a caring and compassionate man who loved life and 
everything he did. He was considered the neighborhood handyman and if 
his garage door was open someone would always be there with a project. 
Art delivered meals for Meals on Wheels in Norman, Oklahoma not only 
delivering food but visiting with them and helping them whenever the 
opportunity arose. He volunteered at their church one day a week doing 
whatever needed to be done. He was always available to give a helping 
hand to anyone who needed him. He received his honorary Hoisington High 
School Diploma in 2016. He was so proud to be able to walk across the 
stage with his Senior Class. Art received his 70 year pin from the 
Hoisington Masonic Lodge #331 in 2019. The fact that he died on Betty’s 
birthday is all the more proof of their amazing connection and love. 
They are together again in the presence of Jesus. What a wonderful 
spiritual reunion.He is survived by three children; Cynthia Jane (Gruber) Standridge of
 Lindsay, Oklahoma; William Kent Gruber and wife Annette of McMinnville,
 Oregon, and Chris Jay Gruber and wife Kim of Gridley, California; six 
grandsons, Scott &amp; Shanna Standridge, Jay &amp; Anna Standridge, 
Matthew Gruber, Jason &amp; April Gruber, Lee &amp; Ashley Standridge, 
and Kyle Gruber; 10 great grandchildren, Allie Standridge, Jake 
Standridge, Rex Standridge, Garet Standridge, Ryan Standridge, Tate 
Standridge, Rhet Standridge, Knox Standridge, Kade Standridge, and and 
Colton Gruber; and a brother-in-law, Jack Welch of Frankfort, Kansas; 
and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty, parents, W.G. and Nellie Gruber; seven siblings, William G. Gruber, Dr. Eugene E. Gruber, Pauline Gruber, Milton J. Gruber, Louise M. Reed, Lucille P. Hester, Thelma D. Brack; and a son-in-law Roy Standridge.Visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 1, 2021, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. 
Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery with military honors conducted
 by the United States Navy Honor Guard.&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Art Gruber Scholarship Fund at Hoisington 
High School USD #431, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Arthur 'Art' Carroll Gruber

Loren E. McDaniel, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on 
Thursday, January 28, 2021, in Logan County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
September 1, 1931, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Lester and Faye 
Roberts McDaniel.&nbsp; Loren was a lifetime resident of Logan County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He served in the US Air Force from October of 1953 until April 
of 1961, spending 18 months on a tour of duty in Japan.&nbsp; Upon returning 
home he continued farming and ranching until his retirement.

He was a member of the Pence Community Church, American Legion, 
Flying Farmers, NRA, Kansas Livestock Association, and Logan County 
Volunteer Fire Department.&nbsp; In earlier years he was a 4-H Leader of 
Pence Busy Beavers 4-H Club.&nbsp; He served as chairmen on the Logan County 
Extension Board and was Trustee on the Paxton Township Board.&nbsp; He was 
also a recipient of several Conservation Awards.

On May 1, 1954, he married Reta Wiechman in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Reta McDaniel of Logan County, Kansas, 
Three Sons - Michael and Diana McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, Terry 
&amp; Pam McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, David McDaniel &amp; Tammy 
Wackerla of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Paula Sneath of Scott 
City, Kansas, Pamela McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, Seventeen 
Grandchildren, Forty-Two Great Grandchildren, and Five Great Great 
Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Sister - Velda 
Bollinger, One Brother In Law - Darwin Bollinger, and One Son In Law - 
Bruce Sneath.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 
2021, at the Pence Community Church in Pence, Kansas with Pastor Don 
Williams presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price
 and Sons Funeral Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 
10:25 a.m.

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

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Pence Community 
Church for the TruNorth Bible Camp or NW Kare Hospice in care of Price 
and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00&nbsp; p.m. Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Loren E. McDaniel, age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on 
Thursday, January 28, 2021, in Logan County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on 
September 1, 1931, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Lester and Faye 
Roberts McDaniel.&nbsp; Loren was a lifetime resident of Logan County, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He served in the US Air Force from October of 1953 until April 
of 1961, spending 18 months on a tour of duty in Japan.&nbsp; Upon returning 
home he continued farming and ranching until his retirement.He was a member of the Pence Community Church, American Legion, 
Flying Farmers, NRA, Kansas Livestock Association, and Logan County 
Volunteer Fire Department.&nbsp; In earlier years he was a 4-H Leader of 
Pence Busy Beavers 4-H Club.&nbsp; He served as chairmen on the Logan County 
Extension Board and was Trustee on the Paxton Township Board.&nbsp; He was 
also a recipient of several Conservation Awards.On May 1, 1954, he married Reta Wiechman in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Reta McDaniel of Logan County, Kansas, 
Three Sons - Michael and Diana McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, Terry 
&amp; Pam McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, David McDaniel &amp; Tammy 
Wackerla of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Paula Sneath of Scott 
City, Kansas, Pamela McDaniel of Scott City, Kansas, Seventeen 
Grandchildren, Forty-Two Great Grandchildren, and Five Great Great 
Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Sister - Velda 
Bollinger, One Brother In Law - Darwin Bollinger, and One Son In Law - 
Bruce Sneath.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 2, 
2021, at the Pence Community Church in Pence, Kansas with Pastor Don 
Williams presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price
 and Sons Funeral Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 
10:25 a.m.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Pence Community 
Church for the TruNorth Bible Camp or NW Kare Hospice in care of Price 
and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00&nbsp; p.m. Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Loren E. McDaniel

Joe (Gary Joseph) Lorimor, son of Cecil and Betty (Allen) Lorimor was born November 7, 1942 in Norton, Kansas and passed away at his home on January 28, 2021 at the age of 78. 

Joe grew up in Norton, attended Norton schools and then received his GED in May of 1980, which he was very proud of. 

When Joe was younger, he did roof jobs along with his dad and put-up metal buildings for Sharp Construction. In 1973, he found what he was meant to do and that was work for the Rock Island Railroad. He worked for several railroads over the next 32 years.

Joe married Debrah Nickell in February of 1974 and they have been lifelong residents of Norton.

In his spare time, he enjoyed racing motorcycles and stock cars and tinkering on old cars. He was an avid goose hunter and fisherman. Most of all, Joe loved watching his grandkids’ school activities and sports, he rarely missed an event. 

He was blessed with three wonderful children, Joe Lorimor, Jr. of Wichita, KS, Sherry Mack of Norton, KS, and Cynthia (Keith) Underhill of Hill City, Kansas; seven beautiful grandchildren: Jordon, Jessica, Ryan, Darrien, Alexis, Maggie, and Carter and two great grandchildren, Daxton and Theo Jane and another girl that is due in March. 

Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janet Byrd; sisters-in-law, Diana Nickell and Debbie Lorimor; brother-in-law, Dennis Nickell and nephews, Darren Cart and Jason Sanderson. 

Visitation will be held from 3-5:00 pm Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home (formerly Enfield Funeral Home), 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Cremation will follow the visitation. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Lorimor Memorial Fund. Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com

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 </figure>Joe (Gary Joseph) Lorimor, son of Cecil and Betty (Allen) Lorimor was born November 7, 1942 in Norton, Kansas and passed away at his home on January 28, 2021 at the age of 78. Joe grew up in Norton, attended Norton schools and then received his GED in May of 1980, which he was very proud of. When Joe was younger, he did roof jobs along with his dad and put-up metal buildings for Sharp Construction. In 1973, he found what he was meant to do and that was work for the Rock Island Railroad. He worked for several railroads over the next 32 years.Joe married Debrah Nickell in February of 1974 and they have been lifelong residents of Norton.In his spare time, he enjoyed racing motorcycles and stock cars and tinkering on old cars. He was an avid goose hunter and fisherman. Most of all, Joe loved watching his grandkids’ school activities and sports, he rarely missed an event. He was blessed with three wonderful children, Joe Lorimor, Jr. of Wichita, KS, Sherry Mack of Norton, KS, and Cynthia (Keith) Underhill of Hill City, Kansas; seven beautiful grandchildren: Jordon, Jessica, Ryan, Darrien, Alexis, Maggie, and Carter and two great grandchildren, Daxton and Theo Jane and another girl that is due in March. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Janet Byrd; sisters-in-law, Diana Nickell and Debbie Lorimor; brother-in-law, Dennis Nickell and nephews, Darren Cart and Jason Sanderson. Visitation will be held from 3-5:00 pm Sunday, January 31, 2021 at the Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home (formerly Enfield Funeral Home), 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Cremation will follow the visitation. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Joe Lorimor Memorial Fund. Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com

Joe Lorimor

Mark Douglas Rathbun, 62, Hays, died Friday, January 29, 2021, at HaysMed.

He was born July 10, 1958, in Garden 
City the son of Clarence and Florentine “Tina” (Dinges) Rathbun.&nbsp; In 
1976, he graduated from Salina South High School, and in 1978, graduated
 from Salina Area Technical School.&nbsp; He worked in the automotive 
industry and for 20 years was an automotive technology instructor at 
Salina Area Technical School and NCK Technical College in Hays.&nbsp; On July
 8, 2006, he was united in marriage to Paula J. Moore on Rock Ridge Ranch
 in Plainville, and they celebrated 14 years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a 
member of the Plainville Car Club, enjoyed his antique cars, going to 
car shows, and golfing.&nbsp; He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and K-State 
Wildcats fan, and enjoyed living on Rock Ridge Ranch.

Survivors include his wife Paula of 
Hays, two daughters: Tasha Rathbun Cash and husband Tom of Oklahoma 
City, OK and Brenda Moore Tucker of Plainville, a sister: Brenda Brazil 
and husband Jeff of Fortuna, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
burial following in the Plainville Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to RPM Speedway or to the Ellis County Fair 
Board.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mark may be shared with the family 
at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mark Douglas Rathbun, 62, Hays, died Friday, January 29, 2021, at HaysMed.He was born July 10, 1958, in Garden 
City the son of Clarence and Florentine “Tina” (Dinges) Rathbun.&nbsp; In 
1976, he graduated from Salina South High School, and in 1978, graduated
 from Salina Area Technical School.&nbsp; He worked in the automotive 
industry and for 20 years was an automotive technology instructor at 
Salina Area Technical School and NCK Technical College in Hays.&nbsp; On July
 8, 2006, he was united in marriage to Paula J. Moore on Rock Ridge Ranch
 in Plainville, and they celebrated 14 years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a 
member of the Plainville Car Club, enjoyed his antique cars, going to 
car shows, and golfing.&nbsp; He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and K-State 
Wildcats fan, and enjoyed living on Rock Ridge Ranch.Survivors include his wife Paula of 
Hays, two daughters: Tasha Rathbun Cash and husband Tom of Oklahoma 
City, OK and Brenda Moore Tucker of Plainville, a sister: Brenda Brazil 
and husband Jeff of Fortuna, CA, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
burial following in the Plainville Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive 
friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to RPM Speedway or to the Ellis County Fair 
Board.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mark may be shared with the family 
at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

Mark Douglas Rathbun

Vernon Denning, age 70, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Vernon Denning, age 70, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Vernon Denning

Winifred Eugene “Gene” Beatty, 80, passed away January 27, 2021 at his home in Gig Harbor, Washington.

He was born October 19, 1940 in Greensburg, Kansas, the son of John Henry Curtis Stillwell and Grace Marie Smith Beatty.

Gene was an OTR Truck Driver for many years until he was forced to 
retire to take care of his lovely bride.&nbsp;Once she passed, he started 
traveling and was able to see his children statewide as well as going 
overseas to live and see Europe and Korea.

On October 27, 1963 he married Ruth Junell at Houston, Texas; she preceded him in death.

Survivors include: a daughter, Anne (Li) Parshall, Gig Harbor, 
Washington; four sons, Carl (Yeongjew) Beatty, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 
David (Donna) Beatty, St. John, Kansas, Mark Beatty, Sioux Falls, South 
Dakota, Paul (Marti) Beatty, East Liverpool, Ohio; a sister, Francis 
Poyner, Berryville, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, fourteen brothers and sisters, and a granddaughter, Ashley Kristine Beatty.

Cremation has taken place and a private inurnment will be at a later date in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or 
the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 
663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854.

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 </figure>Winifred Eugene “Gene” Beatty, 80, passed away January 27, 2021 at his home in Gig Harbor, Washington.He was born October 19, 1940 in Greensburg, Kansas, the son of John Henry Curtis Stillwell and Grace Marie Smith Beatty.Gene was an OTR Truck Driver for many years until he was forced to 
retire to take care of his lovely bride.&nbsp;Once she passed, he started 
traveling and was able to see his children statewide as well as going 
overseas to live and see Europe and Korea.On October 27, 1963 he married Ruth Junell at Houston, Texas; she preceded him in death.Survivors include: a daughter, Anne (Li) Parshall, Gig Harbor, 
Washington; four sons, Carl (Yeongjew) Beatty, Kaiserslautern, Germany, 
David (Donna) Beatty, St. John, Kansas, Mark Beatty, Sioux Falls, South 
Dakota, Paul (Marti) Beatty, East Liverpool, Ohio; a sister, Francis 
Poyner, Berryville, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, fourteen brothers and sisters, and a granddaughter, Ashley Kristine Beatty.Cremation has taken place and a private inurnment will be at a later date in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society or 
the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, PO Box 
663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854.

Winifred Eugene 'Gene' Beatty

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

March 30, 1927 ~ January 27, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Virgil Allen Scott

Thomas James Dreiling, age 56, of Victoria, Kansas, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his home in Victoria.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

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

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 </figure>Thomas James Dreiling, age 56, of Victoria, Kansas, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at his home in Victoria.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Thomas James Dreiling

Donna Kay Bennett, 71, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 
Salina Regional Health Center. She was born May 24, 1949, in Colby, to 
Dean and Donna Belle (Wade) Farmer. Donna had worked as a drug and 
alcohol counselor and was a financial adviser for years, before 
retiring. She was a devoted mother and caregiver to her family. 
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill Bennett and grandson Abel Hale. 
She is survived by her children, Bill (Tisha) Short, Abilene, KS, Angela
 Bennett, Colby, KS and Kayla Bennett, Brewster, KS; brothers, Ray 
(Debbie) Farmer, Salina, KS and Ron (Pam) Farmer, AZ; and 11 
grandchildren, Bailey, Brett, Benjamin and Braden Short, Avery Bennett, 
Aiden Casper, Boston and Jaden Tubbs, Karly K. and Grace L. Meyer and 
Kyrca White. 
Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, KS with a family burial at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 
1, 2021, at the Menlo Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will take place at
 a later date. Memorials are suggested to Donna K. Bennett Trust and may
 be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna Kay Bennett, 71, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at 
Salina Regional Health Center. She was born May 24, 1949, in Colby, to 
Dean and Donna Belle (Wade) Farmer. Donna had worked as a drug and 
alcohol counselor and was a financial adviser for years, before 
retiring. She was a devoted mother and caregiver to her family. 
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill Bennett and grandson Abel Hale. 
She is survived by her children, Bill (Tisha) Short, Abilene, KS, Angela
 Bennett, Colby, KS and Kayla Bennett, Brewster, KS; brothers, Ray 
(Debbie) Farmer, Salina, KS and Ron (Pam) Farmer, AZ; and 11 
grandchildren, Bailey, Brett, Benjamin and Braden Short, Avery Bennett, 
Aiden Casper, Boston and Jaden Tubbs, Karly K. and Grace L. Meyer and 
Kyrca White. 
Visitation is 4-6:00 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, KS with a family burial at 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 
1, 2021, at the Menlo Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will take place at
 a later date. Memorials are suggested to Donna K. Bennett Trust and may
 be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Donna Kay Bennett (Farmer)

Mary Elizabeth Hallford, age 80, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her home in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born October 21, 1940, in Salina, Kansas to Andrew P. and Ida Mae (McCall) Brown.

She was a manager at the Village Inn restaurant in Hays, and a homemaker.&nbsp; She grew up in Emporia, Kansas, a graduate of Emporia High School, and moved to Victoria in 2008.&nbsp; She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at Missouri Western State University.&nbsp; She was a member of the Fort Hays Senior Companion Program, a hard worker and a very generous person.&nbsp;

Survivors include her three daughters, Laura Prater and Pilar Clark, both of Victoria, KS; Kathy Lee and husband Scott, Topeka, KS; one brother, Andrew Brown and wife, Patricia, Baltimore, MD; three grandchildren, Adam Clark and wife, Genevieve; Isabella Lee and Elizabeth Lee.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A private family inurnment will be at the Alton Cemetery in Alton, Kansas, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the family in care of the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth Hallford, age 80, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her home in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born October 21, 1940, in Salina, Kansas to Andrew P. and Ida Mae (McCall) Brown.She was a manager at the Village Inn restaurant in Hays, and a homemaker.&nbsp; She grew up in Emporia, Kansas, a graduate of Emporia High School, and moved to Victoria in 2008.&nbsp; She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology at Missouri Western State University.&nbsp; She was a member of the Fort Hays Senior Companion Program, a hard worker and a very generous person.&nbsp;Survivors include her three daughters, Laura Prater and Pilar Clark, both of Victoria, KS; Kathy Lee and husband Scott, Topeka, KS; one brother, Andrew Brown and wife, Patricia, Baltimore, MD; three grandchildren, Adam Clark and wife, Genevieve; Isabella Lee and Elizabeth Lee.She was preceded in death by her parents.A private family inurnment will be at the Alton Cemetery in Alton, Kansas, at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the family in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East&nbsp; 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Hallford

Carolyn Kay Mohler, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 
2021, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born
 on March 13, 1941, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Ted &amp; 
Vera Griner Patton.&nbsp; Kay was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, 
and was a Preschool Teacher and homemaker.

She was a member of the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in 
Friend, Kansas, and the El Quartelejo Museum of Scott City, Kansas.

On June 16, 1962, she married Rodney Mohler in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Rodney Mohler of Scott City, Kansas, 
Four Sons - Kevin &amp; Janice Mohler of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Todd 
&amp; Jean Mohler of Katy, Texas, Darrin &amp; Amanda Mohler of 
Chandler, Arizona, Shawn Mohler of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - 
Marilyn Newman of Lenexa, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren, and Ten Great 
Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Son - Marc Alan Mohler,
 One Brother - Dwayne Patton, and One Sister - Norma Lee Sullivan.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 
2021, at the Prairie View Church Cemetery in Friend, Kansas with Rev. 
Jon Tuttle presiding.

Interment will be in the Prairie View Church Cemetery in Friend, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Western Kansas 
Children's Advocacy Center or the El Quartelejo Museum in care of Price 
and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Carolyn Kay Mohler, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 
2021, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born
 on March 13, 1941, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Ted &amp; 
Vera Griner Patton.&nbsp; Kay was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, 
and was a Preschool Teacher and homemaker.She was a member of the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in 
Friend, Kansas, and the El Quartelejo Museum of Scott City, Kansas.On June 16, 1962, she married Rodney Mohler in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Rodney Mohler of Scott City, Kansas, 
Four Sons - Kevin &amp; Janice Mohler of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Todd 
&amp; Jean Mohler of Katy, Texas, Darrin &amp; Amanda Mohler of 
Chandler, Arizona, Shawn Mohler of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - 
Marilyn Newman of Lenexa, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren, and Ten Great 
Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, One Son - Marc Alan Mohler,
 One Brother - Dwayne Patton, and One Sister - Norma Lee Sullivan.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 
2021, at the Prairie View Church Cemetery in Friend, Kansas with Rev. 
Jon Tuttle presiding.Interment will be in the Prairie View Church Cemetery in Friend, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Western Kansas 
Children's Advocacy Center or the El Quartelejo Museum in care of Price 
and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.

Carolyn Kay Mohler

Jay Vance Barker was born July 29, 1936, in Foard County, Texas. His 
parents, J.M. and Sara Ethel (Johnson) Barker, were farmers and custom 
harvesters. Jay attended Southwestern Bible College in 
Waxahachie, Texas, where he met and married Corine Delores Edwards. The 
two began their ministry lives in Spearman, Texas, pastoring Spearman 
First Assembly of God Church. In 1965, the family moved to Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, where Jay began working 
for the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association. Jay worked for the 
association as a Regional Representative until 1986, traveling much of 
the Southern United States. In 1968, Jay earned a Private Pilot’s
 License and began a love affair with aviation, a fascination of his 
since boyhood. Throughout Jay’s fifty-year experiences with civil 
aviation, he earned every FAA certification available to a pilot but 
one. Jay enjoyed flying as a second career, and later as a primary 
career, until November 2018. He logged over 35,000 hours of flight time 
as a pilot and flight instructor in Single Engine, Multi-Engine, 
instrument instruction, Airline Transport Pilot, and Sea Plane among 
others. Jay finished out his 20-year full-time flying career as a 
pipeline patrol pilot. Jay taught most of his family members to fly, 
including his father, brother and son. Jay met and married 
KayLynn Philip during their work together as pipeline pilots. The two 
shared common interests of farming and ranching, aviation, ocean 
cruising, horseback riding and travel. While the two never shared a 
common household; Jay on the family farm in Texas and KayLynn on the 
Philip Ranch in Kansas, they shared a uniquely successful marriage with 
daily electronic contact and years of commuting between both states. The
 arrangement served them well! Moving back to hometown Crowell, 
Texas, in 1998 was a lifelong goal. He has since enjoyed the rural 
lifestyle and lived the life of which he dreamed for many years. He
 is survived by wife, KayLynn Philip of Hays, KS; brother, Dwight Keaton
 (Sue) Barker of Lakewood, CO; son Vick, daughter-in-law Coleen, and 
grandson Jarod, of Jenks, OK. Jay Vance Barker passed to Heaven 
peacefully in Crowell Nursing Center on Sunday, January 24, 2021, during
 rehabilitation following a sudden critical illness. Jay’s final resting
 place will be among the trees of the Barker Home Place near the burial 
site of his beloved horse, Driftwood. His desire was to share an 
intimate gathering of friends and family upon the scattering of his urn,
 which has yet to be scheduled.

Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus, Oklahoma.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jay Vance Barker was born July 29, 1936, in Foard County, Texas. His 
parents, J.M. and Sara Ethel (Johnson) Barker, were farmers and custom 
harvesters. Jay attended Southwestern Bible College in 
Waxahachie, Texas, where he met and married Corine Delores Edwards. The 
two began their ministry lives in Spearman, Texas, pastoring Spearman 
First Assembly of God Church. In 1965, the family moved to Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, where Jay began working 
for the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association. Jay worked for the 
association as a Regional Representative until 1986, traveling much of 
the Southern United States. In 1968, Jay earned a Private Pilot’s
 License and began a love affair with aviation, a fascination of his 
since boyhood. Throughout Jay’s fifty-year experiences with civil 
aviation, he earned every FAA certification available to a pilot but 
one. Jay enjoyed flying as a second career, and later as a primary 
career, until November 2018. He logged over 35,000 hours of flight time 
as a pilot and flight instructor in Single Engine, Multi-Engine, 
instrument instruction, Airline Transport Pilot, and Sea Plane among 
others. Jay finished out his 20-year full-time flying career as a 
pipeline patrol pilot. Jay taught most of his family members to fly, 
including his father, brother and son. Jay met and married 
KayLynn Philip during their work together as pipeline pilots. The two 
shared common interests of farming and ranching, aviation, ocean 
cruising, horseback riding and travel. While the two never shared a 
common household; Jay on the family farm in Texas and KayLynn on the 
Philip Ranch in Kansas, they shared a uniquely successful marriage with 
daily electronic contact and years of commuting between both states. The
 arrangement served them well! Moving back to hometown Crowell, 
Texas, in 1998 was a lifelong goal. He has since enjoyed the rural 
lifestyle and lived the life of which he dreamed for many years. He
 is survived by wife, KayLynn Philip of Hays, KS; brother, Dwight Keaton
 (Sue) Barker of Lakewood, CO; son Vick, daughter-in-law Coleen, and 
grandson Jarod, of Jenks, OK. Jay Vance Barker passed to Heaven 
peacefully in Crowell Nursing Center on Sunday, January 24, 2021, during
 rehabilitation following a sudden critical illness. Jay’s final resting
 place will be among the trees of the Barker Home Place near the burial 
site of his beloved horse, Driftwood. His desire was to share an 
intimate gathering of friends and family upon the scattering of his urn,
 which has yet to be scheduled.Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home and Crematory, Altus, Oklahoma.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jay Vance Barker 

Jerald Lee “Jerry” Sterling passed away on January 27, 2021, at the Rooks
 County Health Center in Hays, KS, at the age of 71. He was born on July
 8, 1949, to Gabriel and Ruth (Hoyle) Sterling in Columbus, OH. Jerry 
married Patricia Rogers on May 15, 1969, in Wichita, KS. They were 
blessed with two children: Chad and Lori.
 Jerry grew up in Ohio and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School 
in Columbus. He served in the United States Airforce during Vietnam. 
Jerry and Patty owned and operated 183 Lanes in Stockton for 25 plus 
years up until retiring in 2014. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic 
Church and the V.F.W.
 Jerry enjoyed racing, refurbishing old classic cars, watching car 
auctions, bowling, and coin collecting. He loved spending time with his 
granddaughters. He was a hardworking and caring man. While he strived 
for perfection in all that he did, he knew how to have fun and enjoy 
life along the way. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will serve
 as an inspiration to those who knew him… always do what you love, and 
always love what you do.
 Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia of the home in Stockton; 
son, Chad Sterling and wife Nancy of Stockton, KS; daughter, Lori 
Koester and husband John of Claflin, KS; brothers, Gabe Sterling and 
wife Debbie of Granbury, TX, Joe Sterling of Columbus, OH, Steve 
Sterling and wife Lisa of Galloway, OH, and Bill Sterling and wife Lori 
of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren, Peyton (Colton) Zink, Lexie 
Broeker, and Jolee and Hadlee Sterling; and one great-grandchild on the 
way.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Ruth Sterling, and grandchild Christian L. Sterling.
 There will be a Visitation on Sunday, January 31, 2021, 1:00 PM to 
7:00 PM with the family receiving friends 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the 
funeral home in Stockton. Private family services will be held at a 
later date.
 Memorials are suggested to Jerald Sterling Memorial Fund (to be 
designated at a later date by the family to benefit the community of 
Stockton) and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 
N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Jerald Lee “Jerry” Sterling passed away on January 27, 2021, at the Rooks
 County Health Center in Hays, KS, at the age of 71. He was born on July
 8, 1949, to Gabriel and Ruth (Hoyle) Sterling in Columbus, OH. Jerry 
married Patricia Rogers on May 15, 1969, in Wichita, KS. They were 
blessed with two children: Chad and Lori.
 Jerry grew up in Ohio and graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School 
in Columbus. He served in the United States Airforce during Vietnam. 
Jerry and Patty owned and operated 183 Lanes in Stockton for 25 plus 
years up until retiring in 2014. He was a member of St. Thomas Catholic 
Church and the V.F.W.
 Jerry enjoyed racing, refurbishing old classic cars, watching car 
auctions, bowling, and coin collecting. He loved spending time with his 
granddaughters. He was a hardworking and caring man. While he strived 
for perfection in all that he did, he knew how to have fun and enjoy 
life along the way. He will be greatly missed, but his memory will serve
 as an inspiration to those who knew him… always do what you love, and 
always love what you do.
 Jerry is survived by his wife, Patricia of the home in Stockton; 
son, Chad Sterling and wife Nancy of Stockton, KS; daughter, Lori 
Koester and husband John of Claflin, KS; brothers, Gabe Sterling and 
wife Debbie of Granbury, TX, Joe Sterling of Columbus, OH, Steve 
Sterling and wife Lisa of Galloway, OH, and Bill Sterling and wife Lori 
of Columbus, OH; five grandchildren, Peyton (Colton) Zink, Lexie 
Broeker, and Jolee and Hadlee Sterling; and one great-grandchild on the 
way.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel and Ruth Sterling, and grandchild Christian L. Sterling.
 There will be a Visitation on Sunday, January 31, 2021, 1:00 PM to 
7:00 PM with the family receiving friends 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the 
funeral home in Stockton. Private family services will be held at a 
later date.
 Memorials are suggested to Jerald Sterling Memorial Fund (to be 
designated at a later date by the family to benefit the community of 
Stockton) and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 
N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Jerald 'Jerry' Sterling

Dorothy J. Davis, age 95, of Oakley, passed away on January 28, 2021, at the Logan County Hospital, Oakley. 

 Services are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.

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Dorothy J. Davis

Violet Jane Gibson, age 97, passed away on Monday January 25, 2021, at the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. She was a 
homemaker.
 Violet was born the daughter of Homer &amp; Ermil (Hahn) Casteel on January 25, 1924, in Smith County, KS.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Emery; a son 
Gary; 4 sisters Neva, Lucille, Tressie and Gladys and 1 brother Ray.
 Survivors include her daughter Janna (Allen) Daniels of Athol, KS; a
 son Jim (Janie) Gibson of Napa, ID; 5 grandchildren; 1 step grandson; 3
 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Violet-Jane-Gibson?obId=19772202#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Violet Jane Gibson, age 97, passed away on Monday January 25, 2021, at the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS. She was a 
homemaker.
 Violet was born the daughter of Homer &amp; Ermil (Hahn) Casteel on January 25, 1924, in Smith County, KS.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Emery; a son 
Gary; 4 sisters Neva, Lucille, Tressie and Gladys and 1 brother Ray.
 Survivors include her daughter Janna (Allen) Daniels of Athol, KS; a
 son Jim (Janie) Gibson of Napa, ID; 5 grandchildren; 1 step grandson; 3
 great grandchildren; 4 step great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Violet-Jane-Gibson?obId=19772202#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Violet J. Gibson

Dylan Wayne Stephenson, son of Jay and Shannon 
(Shellito) Stephenson, was born July 5, 2002, in Hays, Kansas. Dylan 
began his eternal life in heaven on January 25, 2021.&nbsp; Dylan
 attended Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr. Sr. High 
School until moving to Anthony, KS where he completed his high school 
career at Chaparral High School; Graduating with the class of 2020. 
Dylan was active in wrestling, football, and trapshooting at Chaparral 
where he achieved numerous medals and accomplishments along with a love 
for the sport. Dylan was always eager to work and help where he could 
beginning with being a farmhand on his grandparents farm in Lebanon, KS.
 His eagerness for working paved the way to him working at DLS 
Underground in Harper, KS from the young age of 14. Dylan most recently 
started a new career path as a painter at Harper Industries in Harper, 
KS. Dylan
 is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jerry Joe Stephenson, 
Katherine Boyette, Glen Pletcher; Great Grandparents: Duane and Lucille 
Kugler, Alfred and Mattie Shellito; Biological Father: Kerry Pletcher.&nbsp; Dylan
 is survived by Jay and Shannon Stephenson of the home; Sisters Natasha 
(Blake) Towery of Smith Center, KS, Lindsey (Dustin) Stansbury of 
Harper, KS, Madison Conaway (Justin Struble) of Anthony, KS; 
Grandparents Ed and Marian Shellito of Lebanon, KS, Gloria Stephenson of
 Selma, NC, Debra Snead of Topeka, KS; Nieces Cabela, Kimber, and 
Sterling Stansbury of Harper, KS; Best friend and love of his life 
Cheyenne Lukens of Medicine Lodge, KS; &nbsp;A great many of Aunts, Uncles, 
Cousins, and countless Friends. Funeral
 services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021, at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Mike Gooder officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, January 
29, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will 
take place at Custer Cemetery, Smith County, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions
 can be made to: Dylan Stephenson Memorial Fund - PO BOX 484, Anthony, 
KS 67003 - in care of Banc Central.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dylan Wayne Stephenson, son of Jay and Shannon 
(Shellito) Stephenson, was born July 5, 2002, in Hays, Kansas. Dylan 
began his eternal life in heaven on January 25, 2021.&nbsp; Dylan
 attended Smith Center Elementary School and Smith Center Jr. Sr. High 
School until moving to Anthony, KS where he completed his high school 
career at Chaparral High School; Graduating with the class of 2020. 
Dylan was active in wrestling, football, and trapshooting at Chaparral 
where he achieved numerous medals and accomplishments along with a love 
for the sport. Dylan was always eager to work and help where he could 
beginning with being a farmhand on his grandparents farm in Lebanon, KS.
 His eagerness for working paved the way to him working at DLS 
Underground in Harper, KS from the young age of 14. Dylan most recently 
started a new career path as a painter at Harper Industries in Harper, 
KS. Dylan
 is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jerry Joe Stephenson, 
Katherine Boyette, Glen Pletcher; Great Grandparents: Duane and Lucille 
Kugler, Alfred and Mattie Shellito; Biological Father: Kerry Pletcher.&nbsp; Dylan
 is survived by Jay and Shannon Stephenson of the home; Sisters Natasha 
(Blake) Towery of Smith Center, KS, Lindsey (Dustin) Stansbury of 
Harper, KS, Madison Conaway (Justin Struble) of Anthony, KS; 
Grandparents Ed and Marian Shellito of Lebanon, KS, Gloria Stephenson of
 Selma, NC, Debra Snead of Topeka, KS; Nieces Cabela, Kimber, and 
Sterling Stansbury of Harper, KS; Best friend and love of his life 
Cheyenne Lukens of Medicine Lodge, KS; &nbsp;A great many of Aunts, Uncles, 
Cousins, and countless Friends. Funeral
 services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021, at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor
 Mike Gooder officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Friday, January 
29, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will 
take place at Custer Cemetery, Smith County, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions
 can be made to: Dylan Stephenson Memorial Fund - PO BOX 484, Anthony, 
KS 67003 - in care of Banc Central.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dylan Wayne Stephenson

Goodland, KS resident Angela Dawn Mangum, 44, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, CO.

Angela was born to Jerry and Linda Goodell on March 16, 1976, in Visalia, California.&nbsp; When Angie was 7 years old the family moved to Kansas, where she grew up in the town of Anthony. &nbsp;

Angie married Troy Mangum on July 18, 2011.&nbsp; She is the loving mother of Michael and MicKayla Mangum, to whom she devoted most of her time and energy.&nbsp; Angie enjoyed the community of Goodland and having her children involved in the Special Olympics and 4-H.&nbsp; She enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer and help in any way she could.

Preceding her in death were her father, Jerry Goodell, and her brother, Jeremy Goodell.

She is survived by her husband Troy Mangum, son Michael, daughter MicKayla, and best friend Sheri Thomas of Goodland, Kansas; her mother Linda Johnson and step-father Merlin of Fort Dodge, Iowa; her brother, Chris Goodell and sister-in-law Debbie of Bellingham, Washington; and her sister Melinda Brown, brother-in-law Jeff, and nieces Lilly, Ginny and Annabelle of Tulare, California.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM MT at the Goodland Cemetery with Pastor Doug Amend officiating.&nbsp; The family asks everyone in attendance to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Angela Mangum Children’s Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Goodland, KS resident Angela Dawn Mangum, 44, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021, at the Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, CO.Angela was born to Jerry and Linda Goodell on March 16, 1976, in Visalia, California.&nbsp; When Angie was 7 years old the family moved to Kansas, where she grew up in the town of Anthony. &nbsp;Angie married Troy Mangum on July 18, 2011.&nbsp; She is the loving mother of Michael and MicKayla Mangum, to whom she devoted most of her time and energy.&nbsp; Angie enjoyed the community of Goodland and having her children involved in the Special Olympics and 4-H.&nbsp; She enjoyed the opportunity to volunteer and help in any way she could.Preceding her in death were her father, Jerry Goodell, and her brother, Jeremy Goodell.She is survived by her husband Troy Mangum, son Michael, daughter MicKayla, and best friend Sheri Thomas of Goodland, Kansas; her mother Linda Johnson and step-father Merlin of Fort Dodge, Iowa; her brother, Chris Goodell and sister-in-law Debbie of Bellingham, Washington; and her sister Melinda Brown, brother-in-law Jeff, and nieces Lilly, Ginny and Annabelle of Tulare, California.Graveside services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at 2:00 PM MT at the Goodland Cemetery with Pastor Doug Amend officiating.&nbsp; The family asks everyone in attendance to please wear a mask and to practice social distancing.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be designated to the Angela Mangum Children’s Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Angela Dawn Mangum

Opal was born in Ft. Lupton, Colorado on June 9, 1935 to Roy &amp; Pearl
 (Shephard) Cross, she had two brothers, Kenneth and Lydell Cross. She 
passed away January 26, 2021 at Decatur Health. 
 Opal graduated from McCook High School in 1954. She was married to 
Eldon Huntley on December 20, 1953. To this union, they had six 
children: Alan, Kristi, Suzanne, Gaylen, Mark, Dan.
 Opal was a homemaker all her life and worked at Decatur County 
Hospital for several years as a dietary worker. She and Eldon lived most
 of their lives on the farm by Traer and moved to Oberlin in 1987. Opal 
was involved in her local church and was a volunteer for hospice for 
many years. Family was very important to her.
 Opal was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenneth and 
Lydell; husband, Eldon and daughter, Suzanne. She is survived by her 
children: Alan and Connie Huntley of Minden, NE, Kristi and Jim Bond of 
Kearney NE, Gaylen and Vicky Huntley of Oberlin, KS, Mark and Becky 
Huntley of Cambridge, NE and Dan and Doreen Huntley of Phillipsburg, KS;
 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and 4
 nieces.
 Opal will be missed by her family and friends.
 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 30, 2020 
at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Interment will follow in the North Traer
 Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday 
before the funeral.

Memorial contributions may be made to Decatur Health
 Systems or Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com

Opal was born in Ft. Lupton, Colorado on June 9, 1935 to Roy &amp; Pearl
 (Shephard) Cross, she had two brothers, Kenneth and Lydell Cross. She 
passed away January 26, 2021 at Decatur Health. 
 Opal graduated from McCook High School in 1954. She was married to 
Eldon Huntley on December 20, 1953. To this union, they had six 
children: Alan, Kristi, Suzanne, Gaylen, Mark, Dan.
 Opal was a homemaker all her life and worked at Decatur County 
Hospital for several years as a dietary worker. She and Eldon lived most
 of their lives on the farm by Traer and moved to Oberlin in 1987. Opal 
was involved in her local church and was a volunteer for hospice for 
many years. Family was very important to her.
 Opal was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Kenneth and 
Lydell; husband, Eldon and daughter, Suzanne. She is survived by her 
children: Alan and Connie Huntley of Minden, NE, Kristi and Jim Bond of 
Kearney NE, Gaylen and Vicky Huntley of Oberlin, KS, Mark and Becky 
Huntley of Cambridge, NE and Dan and Doreen Huntley of Phillipsburg, KS;
 15 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and 4
 nieces.
 Opal will be missed by her family and friends.
 Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 30, 2020 
at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Interment will follow in the North Traer
 Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Saturday 
before the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to Decatur Health
 Systems or Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com

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