Herbert Wesley McReynolds, 92, passed from this life to the next on 
January 19, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. &nbsp;He was born on a farm near 
Natoma, Kansas, the son of J. J. and Goldie McReynolds. &nbsp;He graduated 
from Covert Rural High School in 1946 and married Olive Mae Ross on 
October 15, 1950. &nbsp;He was a farmer, sheep rancher, woodworker, and 
collector who lived in Osborne County until June of 2019&nbsp;when he and 
Olive moved to Hays to be near their children.

Herbert is survived by his wife of 70 years, of the home, 3 
daughters, and 1 son:&nbsp;Rhonda (Reg) Westerman, Karen (Dave) Wasinger, 
Kala (Pat) Manley, and Jeff (Jill) McReynolds, all of Hays. He is also 
survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother, Don 
(Doris) of Chanute. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, his 
sister, Verna Elliot, his brother Kenneth, and one great-grandchild.

In lieu of lowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice or the Osborne United Methodist Church, in care of the Clark-Gashaw Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Herbert-McReynolds">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Herbert Wesley McReynolds, 92, passed from this life to the next on 
January 19, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. &nbsp;He was born on a farm near 
Natoma, Kansas, the son of J. J. and Goldie McReynolds. &nbsp;He graduated 
from Covert Rural High School in 1946 and married Olive Mae Ross on 
October 15, 1950. &nbsp;He was a farmer, sheep rancher, woodworker, and 
collector who lived in Osborne County until June of 2019&nbsp;when he and 
Olive moved to Hays to be near their children.Herbert is survived by his wife of 70 years, of the home, 3 
daughters, and 1 son:&nbsp;Rhonda (Reg) Westerman, Karen (Dave) Wasinger, 
Kala (Pat) Manley, and Jeff (Jill) McReynolds, all of Hays. He is also 
survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 1 brother, Don 
(Doris) of Chanute. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, his 
sister, Verna Elliot, his brother Kenneth, and one great-grandchild.In lieu of lowers, the family requests memorials to Hospice or the Osborne United Methodist Church, in care of the Clark-Gashaw Mortuary.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Herbert-McReynolds">HERE</a> for service details.

Herbert Wesley McReynolds

Brian "Butch" Miller, 64, Hays, co-owner and operator of State Glass Company, Inc., passed from this life on January 1, 2021, just days shy of his 65th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp;

Brian was born on January 3, 1956, in Hays, Kansas, to Wayne F. and Wanda (Meier) Miller and was a lifelong resident of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Left to cherish his memory, are his mother, Wanda Miller, and his siblings:&nbsp; Daniel Miller, Stacie (Jack) Ploutz, Charles Miller, Christine (Westley) Yocum, Stephanie (Myron) Wasko, and Laurie Rollins.&nbsp; Brian will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews:&nbsp; Cassandra (Rene) Ploutz-Bruynzeel, Jacqueline Ploutz, Amanda Miller, Alex Miller, Austin Yocum, Jason Wasko, Jessica (Steven) Walton, Clifford Rollins, and Lauren Rollins.&nbsp; Brian also leaves behind countless buddies and dear friends.&nbsp; Brian never met a stranger and was a true friend to all whom he met!

Brian was preceded in death by his father, Wayne F. Miller, sister, Mary Miller, and nephew, Jeremy Wasko.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 30th&nbsp;from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Toby’s, 104 E. 7th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas in Brian’s memory at<a href="http://mydsnwk.org/donate">mydsnwk.org/donate</a>.

Condolences may be sent to the family at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/BrianButch-Miller">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/BrianButch-Miller</a>

Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home and Chapel, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brian "Butch" Miller, 64, Hays, co-owner and operator of State Glass Company, Inc., passed from this life on January 1, 2021, just days shy of his 65th&nbsp;birthday.&nbsp;Brian was born on January 3, 1956, in Hays, Kansas, to Wayne F. and Wanda (Meier) Miller and was a lifelong resident of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;Left to cherish his memory, are his mother, Wanda Miller, and his siblings:&nbsp; Daniel Miller, Stacie (Jack) Ploutz, Charles Miller, Christine (Westley) Yocum, Stephanie (Myron) Wasko, and Laurie Rollins.&nbsp; Brian will be fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews:&nbsp; Cassandra (Rene) Ploutz-Bruynzeel, Jacqueline Ploutz, Amanda Miller, Alex Miller, Austin Yocum, Jason Wasko, Jessica (Steven) Walton, Clifford Rollins, and Lauren Rollins.&nbsp; Brian also leaves behind countless buddies and dear friends.&nbsp; Brian never met a stranger and was a true friend to all whom he met!Brian was preceded in death by his father, Wayne F. Miller, sister, Mary Miller, and nephew, Jeremy Wasko.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 30th&nbsp;from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Toby’s, 104 E. 7th&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas in Brian’s memory at<a href="http://mydsnwk.org/donate">mydsnwk.org/donate</a>.Condolences may be sent to the family at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/BrianButch-Miller">https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/BrianButch-Miller</a>Services in care of Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Home and Chapel, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Brian 'Butch' Miller

Sandra “Sandy” Dee Binning was born January 26, 1956, in Hiawatha, Kansas,&nbsp; to Dean Bruning and Gloria Ogg. She passed away January 20, 2021, in 
Atwood, Kansas, at the age of 64. 
Sandy grew up in Hiawatha, Kansas and graduated from Hiawatha High 
School in 1974. She attended Colby Community College, where she met 
Jerry Binning- they married in December of 1974. She was a loving wife, 
grandmother and true friend to so many. 
Sandy was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Sandy loved playing the piano/organ, writing for the local newspaper and
 being a very active member in the community. She enjoyed supporting all
 local causes, high school sports teams, traveling with her husband to 
many destinations and attending live concerts with her daughter in 
Denver. Her greatest joy was having her grandkids with her or attending 
one of their many events. 
Sandy is survived by her husband Jerry Binning of McDonald, Kansas; 
daughter Merinda Binning, of Parker, Colorado; sons Garrett (Donna) 
Binning, of southern Kansas, John (Kassandra) Binning, of McDonald, 
Kansas and Robert Binning, of McDonald, Kansas; grandchildren Porsha, 
Bianca, Jazmine, Devon, Trinity, Avery and Briggs; brothers Mike 
Bruning, of Hiawatha, Kansas and Tony Bruning, of Sabetha, Kansas. 
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. 
A memorial will be held at a later date. Family asks that any memorials 
be made to the McDonald Ambulance Fund and sent to 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;

Sandra “Sandy” Dee Binning was born January 26, 1956, in Hiawatha, Kansas,&nbsp; to Dean Bruning and Gloria Ogg. She passed away January 20, 2021, in 
Atwood, Kansas, at the age of 64. 
Sandy grew up in Hiawatha, Kansas and graduated from Hiawatha High 
School in 1974. She attended Colby Community College, where she met 
Jerry Binning- they married in December of 1974. She was a loving wife, 
grandmother and true friend to so many. 
Sandy was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church. 
Sandy loved playing the piano/organ, writing for the local newspaper and
 being a very active member in the community. She enjoyed supporting all
 local causes, high school sports teams, traveling with her husband to 
many destinations and attending live concerts with her daughter in 
Denver. Her greatest joy was having her grandkids with her or attending 
one of their many events. 
Sandy is survived by her husband Jerry Binning of McDonald, Kansas; 
daughter Merinda Binning, of Parker, Colorado; sons Garrett (Donna) 
Binning, of southern Kansas, John (Kassandra) Binning, of McDonald, 
Kansas and Robert Binning, of McDonald, Kansas; grandchildren Porsha, 
Bianca, Jazmine, Devon, Trinity, Avery and Briggs; brothers Mike 
Bruning, of Hiawatha, Kansas and Tony Bruning, of Sabetha, Kansas. 
Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. 
A memorial will be held at a later date. Family asks that any memorials 
be made to the McDonald Ambulance Fund and sent to 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;

Sandra Binning

Dylan Stephenson, 19, passed away Monday, January 25, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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Dylan Stephenson

Brenda Lea Wolf, 59, of Grinnell, died Saturday, January 23, 2021. She 
was born February 5, 1961, in WaKeeney, KS, to Lawrence and Frances 
(Rohr) Coker. 

Brenda graduated from Grinnell High School in 1980 and 
Colby Community College in 1981. Brenda worked at the Logan County 
Sheriff’s Office, and CD Clark &amp; Sons, in Oakley. On August 10, 1985
 Brenda married Steve Wolf. Brenda was a homemaker and loved caring for 
her family. She often volunteered at Grinnell schools as a cook. She 
also worked at Hometown grocery as the cook. 

She was a member of the 
Immaculate Conception Church, in Grinnell and the Altar Society. She was
 a proud, lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, where she had 
served as treasurer of the Grinnell Auxiliary and was a member of the 
Hutchinson V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Brenda’s greatest joy in life was 
spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Coker and Frances 
Carlman; daughter Ashley Wolf; infant brother, Timothy Coker; 
mother-in-law, Marline Wolf, uncle Gary Coker and two infant children. 
She is survived by her husband Steve, of Grinnell; son Brandon (Sarah) 
Wolf, of Colby; grandchildren, Bailey and Axten Wolf; sisters, Cynthia 
(Dave) Ortman, Mankato, KS and Marie (Don) Taylor, St. John, KS and many
 nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Immaculate 
Conception Parish Center, Grinnell, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral 
Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception
 Church, Grinnell, with burial in the church cemetery. Social distancing
 and masks are required.

Memorials are suggested to the Northwest KS 
Special Olympics or to the Brenda Wolf Grandchildren’s Education Fund 
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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was born February 5, 1961, in WaKeeney, KS, to Lawrence and Frances 
(Rohr) Coker. Brenda graduated from Grinnell High School in 1980 and 
Colby Community College in 1981. Brenda worked at the Logan County 
Sheriff’s Office, and CD Clark &amp; Sons, in Oakley. On August 10, 1985
 Brenda married Steve Wolf. Brenda was a homemaker and loved caring for 
her family. She often volunteered at Grinnell schools as a cook. She 
also worked at Hometown grocery as the cook. She was a member of the 
Immaculate Conception Church, in Grinnell and the Altar Society. She was
 a proud, lifetime member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary, where she had 
served as treasurer of the Grinnell Auxiliary and was a member of the 
Hutchinson V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Brenda’s greatest joy in life was 
spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence Coker and Frances 
Carlman; daughter Ashley Wolf; infant brother, Timothy Coker; 
mother-in-law, Marline Wolf, uncle Gary Coker and two infant children. 
She is survived by her husband Steve, of Grinnell; son Brandon (Sarah) 
Wolf, of Colby; grandchildren, Bailey and Axten Wolf; sisters, Cynthia 
(Dave) Ortman, Mankato, KS and Marie (Don) Taylor, St. John, KS and many
 nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Immaculate 
Conception Parish Center, Grinnell, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral 
Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception
 Church, Grinnell, with burial in the church cemetery. Social distancing
 and masks are required. Memorials are suggested to the Northwest KS 
Special Olympics or to the Brenda Wolf Grandchildren’s Education Fund 
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;

Brenda Lea Wolf (Coker-Carlman)

Chester Lee "Chet" Goodheart, 80, met Jesus on Wednesday, January 20,
 2021, in his home.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Jean 
Goodheart, and their two daughters and their families – Teresa and Mike 
Gates of Fairplay CO and Colleen Jensen of Loveland CO, four 
grandchildren, Jennifer Jensen of Westminster, CO, Ryan (Cassie) Gates 
of Gunnison, CO, Megan Jensen of Thornton CO, David (Erin) Gates of 
Denver, CO.&nbsp; He also took great joy in his two great-grandchildren, 
Amelia Ouedraogo and Henry Gates.&nbsp;

He is also survived by his two brothers, Loren (Clarene) Goodheart of
 Stockton, KS, and Earl (Trudy) Goodheart of Spearman, TX and numerous 
cousins, nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Floyd “Bud” and 
Maxine Goodheart, a brother Dean Goodheart, father and mother in law, 
Floyd and Vivian Brandenburg and his grandparents.

Chet was born in Hays Kansas on February 24, 1940 to Floyd and Maxine
 (Sellens) Goodheart.&nbsp; He was the second born of four boys and was 
raised on a farm in Russell County Kansas.&nbsp; He attended a two-room 
school at Sellens Creek District #58 in grades 1-8 and then graduated 
from Russell High School in 1958.&nbsp; This is where he met Norma Jean 
Brandenburg and after a courtship, married in May of 1960.&nbsp; He attended 
Fort Hays KS State College where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 
Industrial Arts in May 1963, was a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau – 
International Honor Society in Industrial Vocation Education.&nbsp;&nbsp; He also 
earned his Master of Arts degree at Colorado State College (University 
of Northern Colorado), Greeley CO in August of 1967.&nbsp; Continuing his 
education, he took courses at C.S.U., Aims Community College and Western
 State College. &nbsp;Chet served in the United States Army, 388th Medical
 Depot and was activated during the 1962 Berlin Crisis.&nbsp; After moving to
 Loveland Colorado, his career spanned 30 years in Secondary Education 
teaching Industrial Arts and Driver’s Education.&nbsp;&nbsp; His carpentry classes
 built several houses in cooperation with the Loveland Board of 
Realtors.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, as part of his service to his community, Chet 
also served as a reserve police officer with the Loveland Police 
Department.&nbsp;

He operated a small furniture refinishing and stripping business for a
 time.&nbsp;&nbsp; He loved working with wood and at the time of his death was in 
his work shop.&nbsp; For the last 28 years, Chet and Norma Jean have been 
involved in Loveland Chamber of Commerce’s Valentine Remailing Program 
in the role of chaperone for Miss Loveland Valentine.&nbsp; Chet always 
played a supportive role in making sure the car was always gassed and 
clean, took phone calls to help with scheduling and escorted Norma Jean 
and Miss Valentine to many events.&nbsp;&nbsp; This included many visits to the 
Colorado State Capital and Governor’s office.&nbsp; How fitting that the 
“Good Heart”s were involved in this program?&nbsp; The red valentine heart 
has become their symbol for life for both their name and the program 
that became so much a part of their life.

Chet also loved the Lord with all his heart and lived his life in His
 service.&nbsp; We are comforted to know that he stepped into heaven hearing 
“Well done my good and faithful servant”.&nbsp; He was a member of Faith 
Evangelical Church and was an Elder and part of the Security Team.&nbsp;

Chet will be forever remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and
 prankster ways.&nbsp; He was always quick to laugh and share a joke.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed playing cards and socializing with friends.&nbsp; He loved the game 
of golf, going to breakfast with friends, and working in the yard.&nbsp;&nbsp; His
 interest was also in the family farm and continuing the legacy.&nbsp;

We thank God for his time on earth with us and know that he is with 
his Savior.&nbsp; We are heartbroken and will miss him daily.&nbsp; Thank you to 
all who shared your life with him.&nbsp; We are forever grateful for these 
friendships and continued love.

A celebration of Chet’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, 
January 29, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will follow and be presented by the Russell 
V.F.W. Post #6240.&nbsp; Viewing of Chet will be held at the mortuary on 
Friday from 9 A.M. to service time.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may 
be given to the Faith Evangelical Church, and sent to 2707 N. Wilson 
Ave, Loveland, Colorado 80537.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 2021, in his home.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma Jean 
Goodheart, and their two daughters and their families – Teresa and Mike 
Gates of Fairplay CO and Colleen Jensen of Loveland CO, four 
grandchildren, Jennifer Jensen of Westminster, CO, Ryan (Cassie) Gates 
of Gunnison, CO, Megan Jensen of Thornton CO, David (Erin) Gates of 
Denver, CO.&nbsp; He also took great joy in his two great-grandchildren, 
Amelia Ouedraogo and Henry Gates.&nbsp;He is also survived by his two brothers, Loren (Clarene) Goodheart of
 Stockton, KS, and Earl (Trudy) Goodheart of Spearman, TX and numerous 
cousins, nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Floyd “Bud” and 
Maxine Goodheart, a brother Dean Goodheart, father and mother in law, 
Floyd and Vivian Brandenburg and his grandparents.Chet was born in Hays Kansas on February 24, 1940 to Floyd and Maxine
 (Sellens) Goodheart.&nbsp; He was the second born of four boys and was 
raised on a farm in Russell County Kansas.&nbsp; He attended a two-room 
school at Sellens Creek District #58 in grades 1-8 and then graduated 
from Russell High School in 1958.&nbsp; This is where he met Norma Jean 
Brandenburg and after a courtship, married in May of 1960.&nbsp; He attended 
Fort Hays KS State College where he earned his Bachelor of Science in 
Industrial Arts in May 1963, was a member of the Epsilon Pi Tau – 
International Honor Society in Industrial Vocation Education.&nbsp;&nbsp; He also 
earned his Master of Arts degree at Colorado State College (University 
of Northern Colorado), Greeley CO in August of 1967.&nbsp; Continuing his 
education, he took courses at C.S.U., Aims Community College and Western
 State College. &nbsp;Chet served in the United States Army, 388th Medical
 Depot and was activated during the 1962 Berlin Crisis.&nbsp; After moving to
 Loveland Colorado, his career spanned 30 years in Secondary Education 
teaching Industrial Arts and Driver’s Education.&nbsp;&nbsp; His carpentry classes
 built several houses in cooperation with the Loveland Board of 
Realtors.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, as part of his service to his community, Chet 
also served as a reserve police officer with the Loveland Police 
Department.&nbsp;He operated a small furniture refinishing and stripping business for a
 time.&nbsp;&nbsp; He loved working with wood and at the time of his death was in 
his work shop.&nbsp; For the last 28 years, Chet and Norma Jean have been 
involved in Loveland Chamber of Commerce’s Valentine Remailing Program 
in the role of chaperone for Miss Loveland Valentine.&nbsp; Chet always 
played a supportive role in making sure the car was always gassed and 
clean, took phone calls to help with scheduling and escorted Norma Jean 
and Miss Valentine to many events.&nbsp;&nbsp; This included many visits to the 
Colorado State Capital and Governor’s office.&nbsp; How fitting that the 
“Good Heart”s were involved in this program?&nbsp; The red valentine heart 
has become their symbol for life for both their name and the program 
that became so much a part of their life.Chet also loved the Lord with all his heart and lived his life in His
 service.&nbsp; We are comforted to know that he stepped into heaven hearing 
“Well done my good and faithful servant”.&nbsp; He was a member of Faith 
Evangelical Church and was an Elder and part of the Security Team.&nbsp;Chet will be forever remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and
 prankster ways.&nbsp; He was always quick to laugh and share a joke.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed playing cards and socializing with friends.&nbsp; He loved the game 
of golf, going to breakfast with friends, and working in the yard.&nbsp;&nbsp; His
 interest was also in the family farm and continuing the legacy.&nbsp;We thank God for his time on earth with us and know that he is with 
his Savior.&nbsp; We are heartbroken and will miss him daily.&nbsp; Thank you to 
all who shared your life with him.&nbsp; We are forever grateful for these 
friendships and continued love.A celebration of Chet’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, 
January 29, 2021, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will follow and be presented by the Russell 
V.F.W. Post #6240.&nbsp; Viewing of Chet will be held at the mortuary on 
Friday from 9 A.M. to service time.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may 
be given to the Faith Evangelical Church, and sent to 2707 N. Wilson 
Ave, Loveland, Colorado 80537.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of 
Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Chester Lee 'Chet' Goodheart

Agnes Armilda (Flax) Richmeier, age 83, of St. Peter, KS, passed away on January 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in WaKeeney, KS. &nbsp;

Agnes was born on September 26, 1937, to Frank I. and Catherine (Flax) Flax.&nbsp; Her mother, Catherine, passed away in 1942, and Frank then married Clara Weber.&nbsp; She attended school in Ransom, KS for three years before moving to Ellis, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Ellis High School with a diploma.&nbsp; Agnes worked as a waitress, and on February 6, 1956, she married the love of her life, Edwin Richmeier, at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.&nbsp; They were married for 64 years.&nbsp; To this union were born six children: Judith, Shirley, Catherine, Jeanette, Kenneth, and James.

On June 1, 1970, Edwin and Agnes moved to St. Peter to take over the Richmeier family farm.&nbsp; Agnes was a devoted homemaker and mother and loved the farm life.&nbsp; She took great pride in working alongside her husband.&nbsp; Agnes enjoyed sewing, playing cards, dancing, walking, and cooking/baking for family holiday gatherings.&nbsp; She was a woman of strong faith and would always have a blessed candle burning on the dining room table.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Anthony Church and Christian Mothers. &nbsp;

Agnes is survived by her husband Edwin; children Judi (Chuck) Feldt, of Hoxie, KS; Shirley (Randy) Eichman, of Fort Myers, FL; Cathy Conrady, of Lakin, KS; Kenneth (Vera) Richmeier, of WaKeeney; and James (Anna) Richmeier, of WaKeeney; eleven grandchildren, Brad (Melanie) Feldt, Kevin Feldt, Jason (Haley) Feldt, Cory Feldt, Nicole (Mitch) Percival, Eric (Megan) Ginn, Elicia Ginn, Taylor (Melissa) Conrady, Timothy (Paige) Wideman, Samantha (Tyrone) Evans, James (Kaitlyn) Richmeier, and Joey Richmeier; sixteen great-grandchildren; brother Alfred Flax; and step-brother George Weber.

Agnes was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Catherine; step-mother Clara; daughter Jeanette Wideman; son-in-law Mark Conrady; great-grandson Garret; infant sister Catherine Flax; sisters Minnie Flax, Rosie Hicks, and Albertina Fehrenbach; brothers Gilbert Flax and Paul Flax; step-brother Leonard Weber; and step-sister Virginia Robinette.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, with a parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;

A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will be at St. Anthony Cemetery in St. Peter, KS.

Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery Fund or Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. &nbsp;Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Agnes Armilda (Flax) Richmeier, age 83, of St. Peter, KS, passed away on January 22, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in WaKeeney, KS. &nbsp;Agnes was born on September 26, 1937, to Frank I. and Catherine (Flax) Flax.&nbsp; Her mother, Catherine, passed away in 1942, and Frank then married Clara Weber.&nbsp; She attended school in Ransom, KS for three years before moving to Ellis, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Ellis High School with a diploma.&nbsp; Agnes worked as a waitress, and on February 6, 1956, she married the love of her life, Edwin Richmeier, at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.&nbsp; They were married for 64 years.&nbsp; To this union were born six children: Judith, Shirley, Catherine, Jeanette, Kenneth, and James.On June 1, 1970, Edwin and Agnes moved to St. Peter to take over the Richmeier family farm.&nbsp; Agnes was a devoted homemaker and mother and loved the farm life.&nbsp; She took great pride in working alongside her husband.&nbsp; Agnes enjoyed sewing, playing cards, dancing, walking, and cooking/baking for family holiday gatherings.&nbsp; She was a woman of strong faith and would always have a blessed candle burning on the dining room table.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Anthony Church and Christian Mothers. &nbsp;Agnes is survived by her husband Edwin; children Judi (Chuck) Feldt, of Hoxie, KS; Shirley (Randy) Eichman, of Fort Myers, FL; Cathy Conrady, of Lakin, KS; Kenneth (Vera) Richmeier, of WaKeeney; and James (Anna) Richmeier, of WaKeeney; eleven grandchildren, Brad (Melanie) Feldt, Kevin Feldt, Jason (Haley) Feldt, Cory Feldt, Nicole (Mitch) Percival, Eric (Megan) Ginn, Elicia Ginn, Taylor (Melissa) Conrady, Timothy (Paige) Wideman, Samantha (Tyrone) Evans, James (Kaitlyn) Richmeier, and Joey Richmeier; sixteen great-grandchildren; brother Alfred Flax; and step-brother George Weber.Agnes was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Catherine; step-mother Clara; daughter Jeanette Wideman; son-in-law Mark Conrady; great-grandson Garret; infant sister Catherine Flax; sisters Minnie Flax, Rosie Hicks, and Albertina Fehrenbach; brothers Gilbert Flax and Paul Flax; step-brother Leonard Weber; and step-sister Virginia Robinette.Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Wednesday, January 27, 2021, with a parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 10:00 A.M., at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will be at St. Anthony Cemetery in St. Peter, KS.Memorials are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery Fund or Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care. &nbsp;Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Agnes Richmeier

William "Bill" Hansen, age 73, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Ellis.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, January 29, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas.

Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM - 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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William 'Bill' Hansen

Will Robert Caskey, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home in Mustang OK. He was 38.

Born in Ness City KS November 30, 1982, to Randall James and Janie 
(Herrick) Caskey, Will attended school in Ness City where he 
participated in grade school sports, little league baseball, Scouting, 
band, and the high school cross-country and golf team; he &nbsp;graduated 
from NCHS in 2001. He enlisted in the United States Navy in the Spring 
of his Senior year, and left military service in 2009. He had been 
employed at Field Aerospace since 2018.

Will enjoyed golfing, playing his guitar, shooting pool, and 
listening to music but he dearly loved&nbsp; hanging out with his friends.&nbsp; 
Willy knew no generational boundaries; he was comfortable around and 
loved his other “parents” in the Ness City community as&nbsp; well.

Will married Shonda (Wilburn) March 15, 2014, in Great Bend Kansas.&nbsp; 
She survives at the home with children Erick and Haley Newick. Cody 
Newick resides in Chepstow, England.

Will is survived by one son, Randall James (RJ) Caskey of Killeen TX,
 father Randy Caskey (Valerie Gabel) of Rowlett TX, mother Janie Imseis 
(Mikhail) of Ness City KS, brother Cody Caskey of Denver CO, sister 
Ginger Brown (Don) and Sophie, Ginnille, and Gavin, of Wichita KS, Becca
 (Colby) Imseis-Kauk and Lucca of Bitney Springs CA, Julie Imseis-Losh 
(Eric) Timmy and Mikayla of Parker CO, aunt Nancy (Richard) Wilson of 
Shawnee KS, uncle Toby (Judy) Caskey and Erin Caskey Laughlin of Derby 
KS, other extended family and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by grandparents Bob and Betty Caskey, Ray and Evelyn Herrick and aunt Sue Herrick.

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 30, at 2 pm at OK 
Cremation and Funeral Home and Chapel, 2415 N Walnut Ave, Oklahoma City 
OK.&nbsp;

Graveside service will be held at Ness City Cemetery Saturday,&nbsp; February 6, at 10:30 am. While the family will not ask for guest limits 
or masking to be imposed, please be mindful when we gather of the 
continuing Covid-19 threat to this community and others. In lieu of 
flowers, please make a memorial contribution to the charity or church of
 your choice.

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 </figure>Will Robert Caskey, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at his home in Mustang OK. He was 38.Born in Ness City KS November 30, 1982, to Randall James and Janie 
(Herrick) Caskey, Will attended school in Ness City where he 
participated in grade school sports, little league baseball, Scouting, 
band, and the high school cross-country and golf team; he &nbsp;graduated 
from NCHS in 2001. He enlisted in the United States Navy in the Spring 
of his Senior year, and left military service in 2009. He had been 
employed at Field Aerospace since 2018.Will enjoyed golfing, playing his guitar, shooting pool, and 
listening to music but he dearly loved&nbsp; hanging out with his friends.&nbsp; 
Willy knew no generational boundaries; he was comfortable around and 
loved his other “parents” in the Ness City community as&nbsp; well.Will married Shonda (Wilburn) March 15, 2014, in Great Bend Kansas.&nbsp; 
She survives at the home with children Erick and Haley Newick. Cody 
Newick resides in Chepstow, England.Will is survived by one son, Randall James (RJ) Caskey of Killeen TX,
 father Randy Caskey (Valerie Gabel) of Rowlett TX, mother Janie Imseis 
(Mikhail) of Ness City KS, brother Cody Caskey of Denver CO, sister 
Ginger Brown (Don) and Sophie, Ginnille, and Gavin, of Wichita KS, Becca
 (Colby) Imseis-Kauk and Lucca of Bitney Springs CA, Julie Imseis-Losh 
(Eric) Timmy and Mikayla of Parker CO, aunt Nancy (Richard) Wilson of 
Shawnee KS, uncle Toby (Judy) Caskey and Erin Caskey Laughlin of Derby 
KS, other extended family and a host of friends.He is preceded in death by grandparents Bob and Betty Caskey, Ray and Evelyn Herrick and aunt Sue Herrick.A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 30, at 2 pm at OK 
Cremation and Funeral Home and Chapel, 2415 N Walnut Ave, Oklahoma City 
OK.&nbsp;Graveside service will be held at Ness City Cemetery Saturday,&nbsp; February 6, at 10:30 am. While the family will not ask for guest limits 
or masking to be imposed, please be mindful when we gather of the 
continuing Covid-19 threat to this community and others. In lieu of 
flowers, please make a memorial contribution to the charity or church of
 your choice.

Will Robert Caskey

Gordon Eugene Bridges, 85, died on December 15, 2020, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. The tenth of twelve children, he was born in Russell, Kansas on April 26, 1935, to James (Jim) Bridges and Catherine (Katie) Spaed Bridges and married Ruth (Gilbert) Sept. 21, 1958, in Stockton, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Gordon was a mechanic and worked for various companies.&nbsp; He and Ruth became over-the-road self-employed drivers in 1983 mostly hauling munitions during the Gulf-War.&nbsp; They enjoyed the freedom of driving throughout the United States but most of all they just enjoyed being together and loved to share stories of their adventurous travels with family and friends.&nbsp; When Ruth’s health prevented her from driving Gordon continued to drive until his health forced him to retire.&nbsp; After Ruth’s death in 2006 Gordon became a bus driver for the Plainville School System.&nbsp; He enjoyed being with the students and driving sports teams to their many events.&nbsp;Then in 2019, Gordon moved to Salina, Kansas where he resided at Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.&nbsp; He loved the staff and residents there.&nbsp; While there, he resumed his hobby of carving and made many beautiful things.&nbsp; Family members especially treasure the angels he made them.&nbsp; He was serving as the president of their resident council at the time of his death.

He is survived by his children:&nbsp; Jay (Pam) Mongeau of Pleasant Hill, MO;&nbsp; Curt (Karla) Bieber of Hays, KS;&nbsp; Lu (Dave) Geis of Wichita, KS; Jim Bridges of Plainville, KS; Gordon Jr. (Sherri) Bridges of Lincoln, NE. Eleven Grandchildren: Brian Mongeau, Bryce Mongeau, &nbsp;Bradley Mongeau,&nbsp; Cassandra (Hillebrand) Vogel, Joseph Hillebrand, Brady Bridges, Kelsey (Bridges) Hunke, Crystal Starr, Chaseton Tucker, Trenton Tucker, and Georgia Tucker; and Twenty great grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his brother Kenny (Mary) of Salina and two sisters Kathryn Peery and Barbara Heffel of Anaheim, CA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Vernon and Robert (infant); sisters Helen Lewis, Ruth Meitler, Dorothy Dalton, Thelma Anker, Mary Lea Pearson, and Rae Ellen Cone.

Cremation was chosen with a private family gathering to celebrate Gordon’s life later.&nbsp; A memorial has been established in his name to help with funeral expenses. Gordon&nbsp;Bridges Memorial, 4421 Kirkwood Dr., Lincoln, NE 68516.

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 </figure>Gordon Eugene Bridges, 85, died on December 15, 2020, at the Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. The tenth of twelve children, he was born in Russell, Kansas on April 26, 1935, to James (Jim) Bridges and Catherine (Katie) Spaed Bridges and married Ruth (Gilbert) Sept. 21, 1958, in Stockton, Kansas. &nbsp;&nbsp;Gordon was a mechanic and worked for various companies.&nbsp; He and Ruth became over-the-road self-employed drivers in 1983 mostly hauling munitions during the Gulf-War.&nbsp; They enjoyed the freedom of driving throughout the United States but most of all they just enjoyed being together and loved to share stories of their adventurous travels with family and friends.&nbsp; When Ruth’s health prevented her from driving Gordon continued to drive until his health forced him to retire.&nbsp; After Ruth’s death in 2006 Gordon became a bus driver for the Plainville School System.&nbsp; He enjoyed being with the students and driving sports teams to their many events.&nbsp;Then in 2019, Gordon moved to Salina, Kansas where he resided at Pinnacle Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.&nbsp; He loved the staff and residents there.&nbsp; While there, he resumed his hobby of carving and made many beautiful things.&nbsp; Family members especially treasure the angels he made them.&nbsp; He was serving as the president of their resident council at the time of his death.He is survived by his children:&nbsp; Jay (Pam) Mongeau of Pleasant Hill, MO;&nbsp; Curt (Karla) Bieber of Hays, KS;&nbsp; Lu (Dave) Geis of Wichita, KS; Jim Bridges of Plainville, KS; Gordon Jr. (Sherri) Bridges of Lincoln, NE. Eleven Grandchildren: Brian Mongeau, Bryce Mongeau, &nbsp;Bradley Mongeau,&nbsp; Cassandra (Hillebrand) Vogel, Joseph Hillebrand, Brady Bridges, Kelsey (Bridges) Hunke, Crystal Starr, Chaseton Tucker, Trenton Tucker, and Georgia Tucker; and Twenty great grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his brother Kenny (Mary) of Salina and two sisters Kathryn Peery and Barbara Heffel of Anaheim, CA.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Vernon and Robert (infant); sisters Helen Lewis, Ruth Meitler, Dorothy Dalton, Thelma Anker, Mary Lea Pearson, and Rae Ellen Cone.Cremation was chosen with a private family gathering to celebrate Gordon’s life later.&nbsp; A memorial has been established in his name to help with funeral expenses. Gordon&nbsp;Bridges Memorial, 4421 Kirkwood Dr., Lincoln, NE 68516.

Gordon Bridges

Dawn Nell Davis Brummitt, age 63, passed away on January 24, 2021, in 
Oklahoma City, OK. Dawn was born on August 2, 1957, and lived her early 
years in Great Bend, KS and later moved to Wichita, KS. She attended 
Riverside Elementary, John Marshall Jr. High School and graduated in 
1975 from North High School (where she was a cheerleader). She went on 
to attend Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1979 with a degree 
in Physical Education. While at OSU, she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega
 sorority where she made many lifelong friends.

After graduation, she moved to Oklahoma City, OK and went to work at 
Mustang Elementary School as a PE teacher. In 1987 Dawn moved to 
Coronado, CA where she took on many fun jobs before spending the last 30
 years working with her husband, Scott Brummitt, at Raphael’s. She was 
loved by all their customers, who were not only customers, but also 
friends. She enjoyed shopping, playing golf, tennis and had great fun on
 dune buggy adventures in Glamis, CA with her brother, Larry. Dawn loved
 deeply and BIG! She loved her fur babies, Princess, Dillon and Ben and 
loved her many close friends, whom she enjoyed showering with thoughtful
 gifts. However, her most treasured relationship was with her husband, 
Scott. They dated for 25 years and have been happily married for the 
last 6 years. Dawn and Scott recently moved back to OKC to be closer to 
family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and Christian 
Fischer, her mom, Eleanor (Elle) Fischer and her dad, L.D. Davis. She is
 survived by her husband, Scott Brummitt, her stepmom, Marilyn Davis of 
Great Bend, KS and her brothers, Larry Davis of Dallas, TX and Mark 
Davis of Great Bend, KS.

The viewing will be Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m., 
with family to receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Bryant Funeral 
Home in Great Bend, KS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January
 29, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Church, 492 NE 140th St., 
Hudson, KS, with Pastors David Wesner and Tonya Andrews presiding. 
Interment will be in Peace Cemetery, Hudson, KS. A Celebration of Life 
service will be held in OKC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., 
OKC, OK 73105 in her memory or in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 
Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Dawn Nell Davis Brummitt, age 63, passed away on January 24, 2021, in 
Oklahoma City, OK. Dawn was born on August 2, 1957, and lived her early 
years in Great Bend, KS and later moved to Wichita, KS. She attended 
Riverside Elementary, John Marshall Jr. High School and graduated in 
1975 from North High School (where she was a cheerleader). She went on 
to attend Oklahoma State University and graduated in 1979 with a degree 
in Physical Education. While at OSU, she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega
 sorority where she made many lifelong friends.After graduation, she moved to Oklahoma City, OK and went to work at 
Mustang Elementary School as a PE teacher. In 1987 Dawn moved to 
Coronado, CA where she took on many fun jobs before spending the last 30
 years working with her husband, Scott Brummitt, at Raphael’s. She was 
loved by all their customers, who were not only customers, but also 
friends. She enjoyed shopping, playing golf, tennis and had great fun on
 dune buggy adventures in Glamis, CA with her brother, Larry. Dawn loved
 deeply and BIG! She loved her fur babies, Princess, Dillon and Ben and 
loved her many close friends, whom she enjoyed showering with thoughtful
 gifts. However, her most treasured relationship was with her husband, 
Scott. They dated for 25 years and have been happily married for the 
last 6 years. Dawn and Scott recently moved back to OKC to be closer to 
family and friends.She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Edna and Christian 
Fischer, her mom, Eleanor (Elle) Fischer and her dad, L.D. Davis. She is
 survived by her husband, Scott Brummitt, her stepmom, Marilyn Davis of 
Great Bend, KS and her brothers, Larry Davis of Dallas, TX and Mark 
Davis of Great Bend, KS.The viewing will be Thursday, January 28, 2021, from 4 p.m.-9 p.m., 
with family to receive friends from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at the Bryant Funeral 
Home in Great Bend, KS. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January
 29, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. at Peace Church, 492 NE 140th St., 
Hudson, KS, with Pastors David Wesner and Tonya Andrews presiding. 
Interment will be in Peace Cemetery, Hudson, KS. A Celebration of Life 
service will be held in OKC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, 
donations may be made to Infant Crisis Services, 4224 N. Lincoln Blvd., 
OKC, OK 73105 in her memory or in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 
Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Dawn Nell Davis Brummitt

Thomas C. Lyon was born to Grace Johnson Lyon and Eugene Jennings Lyon on May 10, 1943, in Stockport, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home in Goodland, Kansas, with family by his side.&nbsp; He was 77 years old.

Tom attended Stockport Public School through fourth grade and transferred to Eldon Public School when the family relocated to Eldon, Iowa. He graduated from Cardinal High School class of 1960.

He was united in marriage to Judith Ann Greenland September 16, 1961, in Eldon, Iowa. This union was blessed with three children, Dana, Thomas John and Cara.

Tom was a Salesman, Sales manager, General Manager, Marketing Manager and Regional Manager for various Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distributors for 44 years. He retired in 2008 as the Regional Manager, Stores Group for CarQuest Automotive Parts.&nbsp; Tom was known and respected by his peers throughout the industry.

Tom and Judy relocated to Goodland, Kansas, following his retirement to be near their grandchildren.&nbsp;

Tom enjoyed keeping busy. During his retirement, he worked for the 2010 Census and he worked part time at Hitchcock Inc. of Goodland.&nbsp; His favorite “retirement job,” though, was when he was picking up and delivering cars for Finley Motors and, more recently, Herl Chevrolet. When he received a call to retrieve a car from across the state or across the country, he was ready and anxious to complete the assignment!

Tom was a member of Kiwanis and Lions Club, where he was named “Lion of the Year,” in 2012. He was a member of the Goodland United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

Tom loved to explore the United States. He and Judy enjoyed traveling through Texas and Colorado with their beloved little dog, Muffin, in their fifth wheel trailer.

Tom is survived by Judy, his wife of nearly 60 years, daughters Dana (Bill) Fulcher of Goodland, Kansas, Cara (Andy) Ferguson of Middletown, Iowa, Grandson Brendan (Amber) Fulcher of Bellevue, Nebraska, Granddaughter Elizabeth Fulcher of Wichita, Kansas, a brother Howard (Kay) Lyon of Fairfield, Iowa, two nieces and several grandnieces and a grandnephew. He was preceded in death by his son PR3 Thomas John Lyon USN and his parents, Father-in law Lloyd Greenland, Mother-in-law Delphia Greenland and a Brother-in-law John Greenland.

Tom will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends he made during his lifetime.

As per his wishes his body has been cremated and will be memorialized In the Eldon Cemetery in Eldon, Iowa, with inurnment at a later date.

A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 10:30 AM MT with Pastor Doug Amend officiating.&nbsp; Mask’s will be required at the service. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made designated to the Colon Cancer Alliance or to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter and may be left at the services or mailed to Koon-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>Thomas C. Lyon was born to Grace Johnson Lyon and Eugene Jennings Lyon on May 10, 1943, in Stockport, Iowa. He passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home in Goodland, Kansas, with family by his side.&nbsp; He was 77 years old.Tom attended Stockport Public School through fourth grade and transferred to Eldon Public School when the family relocated to Eldon, Iowa. He graduated from Cardinal High School class of 1960.He was united in marriage to Judith Ann Greenland September 16, 1961, in Eldon, Iowa. This union was blessed with three children, Dana, Thomas John and Cara.Tom was a Salesman, Sales manager, General Manager, Marketing Manager and Regional Manager for various Automotive Aftermarket Parts Distributors for 44 years. He retired in 2008 as the Regional Manager, Stores Group for CarQuest Automotive Parts.&nbsp; Tom was known and respected by his peers throughout the industry.Tom and Judy relocated to Goodland, Kansas, following his retirement to be near their grandchildren.&nbsp;Tom enjoyed keeping busy. During his retirement, he worked for the 2010 Census and he worked part time at Hitchcock Inc. of Goodland.&nbsp; His favorite “retirement job,” though, was when he was picking up and delivering cars for Finley Motors and, more recently, Herl Chevrolet. When he received a call to retrieve a car from across the state or across the country, he was ready and anxious to complete the assignment!Tom was a member of Kiwanis and Lions Club, where he was named “Lion of the Year,” in 2012. He was a member of the Goodland United Methodist Church.&nbsp;Tom loved to explore the United States. He and Judy enjoyed traveling through Texas and Colorado with their beloved little dog, Muffin, in their fifth wheel trailer.Tom is survived by Judy, his wife of nearly 60 years, daughters Dana (Bill) Fulcher of Goodland, Kansas, Cara (Andy) Ferguson of Middletown, Iowa, Grandson Brendan (Amber) Fulcher of Bellevue, Nebraska, Granddaughter Elizabeth Fulcher of Wichita, Kansas, a brother Howard (Kay) Lyon of Fairfield, Iowa, two nieces and several grandnieces and a grandnephew. He was preceded in death by his son PR3 Thomas John Lyon USN and his parents, Father-in law Lloyd Greenland, Mother-in-law Delphia Greenland and a Brother-in-law John Greenland.Tom will be greatly missed by his family and the many friends he made during his lifetime.As per his wishes his body has been cremated and will be memorialized In the Eldon Cemetery in Eldon, Iowa, with inurnment at a later date.A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 10:30 AM MT with Pastor Doug Amend officiating.&nbsp; Mask’s will be required at the service. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made designated to the Colon Cancer Alliance or to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter and may be left at the services or mailed to Koon-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.

Thomas C. Lyon

M. June Wick, 90, died on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Arvada, Colorado. 
 She was born on February 25, 1930, in Lane County the daughter of Joseph
 Earl &amp; Jennie Pearl (Torson) McGowan. She married Howard D. Wick 
on October 17, 1948, at Dighton. He died on October 29, 2017. 
June graduated from Dighton High School in 1948. She was a lifelong 
Dighton resident. She assisted her husband in the operating of Wick 
Grain, handling grain, feed and fertilizer. She was a member of First 
Christian Church of Dighton and Country Quilters. 
She is survived by her Son- Daniel R. &amp; Darnel Wick of Dighton, 
Daughter- Jendee Wick of Arvada, Colorado, 5 Grandchildren and 9 
Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, 2
 Brothers- and 2 Sisters 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at First Christian Church 
with Pastor Steve Payne officiating. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial
 Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church in care of
 Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Friday 
at Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>M. June Wick, 90, died on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Arvada, Colorado. 
 She was born on February 25, 1930, in Lane County the daughter of Joseph
 Earl &amp; Jennie Pearl (Torson) McGowan. She married Howard D. Wick 
on October 17, 1948, at Dighton. He died on October 29, 2017. 
June graduated from Dighton High School in 1948. She was a lifelong 
Dighton resident. She assisted her husband in the operating of Wick 
Grain, handling grain, feed and fertilizer. She was a member of First 
Christian Church of Dighton and Country Quilters. 
She is survived by her Son- Daniel R. &amp; Darnel Wick of Dighton, 
Daughter- Jendee Wick of Arvada, Colorado, 5 Grandchildren and 9 
Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, 2
 Brothers- and 2 Sisters 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at First Christian Church 
with Pastor Steve Payne officiating. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial
 Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church in care of
 Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Friday 
at Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

M. June Wick

Darrell Wayne Stanton, 82, of Logan, Kansas, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at his home in Logan. He was born on February 12, 1938 in Logan, Kansas, to Wilbur Andrew and Della Jane “Dot” (Ashley) Stanton. He attended school in Logan, and was a 1956 graduate of Logan High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. Upon graduation from LHS, he enlisted in the United States Army.

On July 3, 1957, Darrell married Carol Ann Fox in Fort Gordon, Georgia. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1997 and were married for 57 years. Soon after their marriage, Darrell was stationed at Fort Richardson Army Base in the Alaskan Territory, and was in Alaska when it became a state in 1959. While in Alaska, he was a radio communications specialist, operating and repairing radio equipment for Army and Navy forces in the Pacific Northwest. Upon discharge from the Armed Services in 1959, he returned to Logan, Kansas to be reunited with his wife, Carol. They made their home in Salina, Kansas, where he worked for Sears, Roebuck, &amp; Co. as an appliance repairman for 10 years.

During this time, Darrell and Carol had three children. Leah Rae was born in 1961, Darren Kyle was born in 1963, and Leslie Andrew “Andy” was born in 1969. In 1970, they moved back to their hometown of Logan to raise their family. Darrell was an entrepreneur and small business owner throughout his entire life, owning several businesses in Logan, including Stanton Appliance, Logan Recreation, and Stanton Roofing. He had the knowledge and ability to fix just about anything mechanical. In 1986, he and Carol moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he was employed as a maintenance technician overseeing multiple apartment complexes. After living in Boulder, Colorado, they moved to Salina, Kansas where he was a maintenance supervisor for Solomon Public Schools. They later moved to Stockton, Kansas, and Leoti, Kansas where he continued to work in the public school maintenance departments. He and Carol retired and moved back to their hometown of Logan in 2000. He enjoyed his time as a school bus driver for USD 326 in his retirement, especially driving the preschool bus route. In 2012, he received a&nbsp;Veteran’s Honorary Associates Degree of Technical Education from NCK Tech in Hays.

Darrell was an outdoorsman his entire life. From hunting elk &amp; moose and fishing salmon in Alaska, to hunting deer, pheasant, quail, rabbit and fishing his favorite bass ponds in Kansas, he enjoyed being outdoors. Darrell's greatest joy was loving his wife, children, grandchildren. He dedicated his life to his family and serving others. He was one of the first people in the State of Kansas to become a certified Hunter Safety Instructor for the Kansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks and taught many young people in Logan how to safely handle firearms, and to respect the local wildlife and habitat. He coached many little league and K-18 baseball teams as his children grew up. He served on the Logan City Council and the USD 326 Board of Education, was active in the Logan Lions Club, a member of the Logan Volunteer Fire Department, an adult Boy Scout leader &amp; member of the Order of the Arrow, and was an active member of the Logan American Legion Post 281, serving as Post Commander for many years in his retirement.

He was a craftsman specializing in woodwork. He and Carol exhibited at hundreds of craft fairs throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska from the 1970s until Carol’s death in 2014. Throughout his retirement, he continued working in his woodshop, creating beautiful rolling pins on his lathe.

Darrell was baptized into the Christian faith by his brother, Delbert, in the Solomon River just south of Logan in 2014. This is the same river that he and his siblings and cousins played in during their youth.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents, Wilbur and Della Jane “Dot” Stanton; one brother, Doyle F. “Tony” Stanton; and his son-in-law, Ken Garman.

He is survived by his immediate family and their children: Leah Garman of Basehor, Kansas; Darren &amp; Amy Stanton of Osborne, Kansas; and Andy &amp; Dana Stanton of Hays, Kansas; his nine grandchildren; Joe &amp; Stacey Hesting of Leawood, Kansas; Jake &amp; Alexandria Hesting of Savannah, Georgia; Zane Hesting of Chadron, Nebraska; Katie &amp; Jeff Nelson of Manhattan, Kansas; Colton Stanton and Lori Stanton of Osborne, Kansas; and Jackson, Grace, and Gabe Stanton of Hays, Kansas; and four great-grandchildren; Kline &amp; Walker Hesting and John &amp; Amelia Hesting. Other survivors include his siblings; Echo Krouse, Elaine Holloway &amp; Mike (Mary) Stanton of Logan, Kansas; Delbert Stanton of Hays, Kansas; and Anne (Rick) Siler of Joplin, Missouri.

Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Logan Lake Shelter House. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, &amp; Tourism WildTrust Outdoor Skills and Ethics Fund,&nbsp;which will benefit the Kansas Hunter Safety program and Youth Fishing program,&nbsp;in care of the funeral home or through KDWPT, 512 SE 25th Avenue, Pratt, Kansas 67124.

All Faiths Funeral Chapel of Smith Center, Kansas is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Darrell Wayne Stanton, 82, of Logan, Kansas, died Monday, January 25, 2021, at his home in Logan. He was born on February 12, 1938 in Logan, Kansas, to Wilbur Andrew and Della Jane “Dot” (Ashley) Stanton. He attended school in Logan, and was a 1956 graduate of Logan High School where he played football, basketball and baseball. Upon graduation from LHS, he enlisted in the United States Army.On July 3, 1957, Darrell married Carol Ann Fox in Fort Gordon, Georgia. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 1997 and were married for 57 years. Soon after their marriage, Darrell was stationed at Fort Richardson Army Base in the Alaskan Territory, and was in Alaska when it became a state in 1959. While in Alaska, he was a radio communications specialist, operating and repairing radio equipment for Army and Navy forces in the Pacific Northwest. Upon discharge from the Armed Services in 1959, he returned to Logan, Kansas to be reunited with his wife, Carol. They made their home in Salina, Kansas, where he worked for Sears, Roebuck, &amp; Co. as an appliance repairman for 10 years.During this time, Darrell and Carol had three children. Leah Rae was born in 1961, Darren Kyle was born in 1963, and Leslie Andrew “Andy” was born in 1969. In 1970, they moved back to their hometown of Logan to raise their family. Darrell was an entrepreneur and small business owner throughout his entire life, owning several businesses in Logan, including Stanton Appliance, Logan Recreation, and Stanton Roofing. He had the knowledge and ability to fix just about anything mechanical. In 1986, he and Carol moved to Boulder, Colorado, where he was employed as a maintenance technician overseeing multiple apartment complexes. After living in Boulder, Colorado, they moved to Salina, Kansas where he was a maintenance supervisor for Solomon Public Schools. They later moved to Stockton, Kansas, and Leoti, Kansas where he continued to work in the public school maintenance departments. He and Carol retired and moved back to their hometown of Logan in 2000. He enjoyed his time as a school bus driver for USD 326 in his retirement, especially driving the preschool bus route. In 2012, he received a&nbsp;Veteran’s Honorary Associates Degree of Technical Education from NCK Tech in Hays.Darrell was an outdoorsman his entire life. From hunting elk &amp; moose and fishing salmon in Alaska, to hunting deer, pheasant, quail, rabbit and fishing his favorite bass ponds in Kansas, he enjoyed being outdoors. Darrell's greatest joy was loving his wife, children, grandchildren. He dedicated his life to his family and serving others. He was one of the first people in the State of Kansas to become a certified Hunter Safety Instructor for the Kansas Department of Wildlife &amp; Parks and taught many young people in Logan how to safely handle firearms, and to respect the local wildlife and habitat. He coached many little league and K-18 baseball teams as his children grew up. He served on the Logan City Council and the USD 326 Board of Education, was active in the Logan Lions Club, a member of the Logan Volunteer Fire Department, an adult Boy Scout leader &amp; member of the Order of the Arrow, and was an active member of the Logan American Legion Post 281, serving as Post Commander for many years in his retirement.He was a craftsman specializing in woodwork. He and Carol exhibited at hundreds of craft fairs throughout Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Nebraska from the 1970s until Carol’s death in 2014. Throughout his retirement, he continued working in his woodshop, creating beautiful rolling pins on his lathe.Darrell was baptized into the Christian faith by his brother, Delbert, in the Solomon River just south of Logan in 2014. This is the same river that he and his siblings and cousins played in during their youth.He is preceded in death by his wife, Carol; his parents, Wilbur and Della Jane “Dot” Stanton; one brother, Doyle F. “Tony” Stanton; and his son-in-law, Ken Garman.He is survived by his immediate family and their children: Leah Garman of Basehor, Kansas; Darren &amp; Amy Stanton of Osborne, Kansas; and Andy &amp; Dana Stanton of Hays, Kansas; his nine grandchildren; Joe &amp; Stacey Hesting of Leawood, Kansas; Jake &amp; Alexandria Hesting of Savannah, Georgia; Zane Hesting of Chadron, Nebraska; Katie &amp; Jeff Nelson of Manhattan, Kansas; Colton Stanton and Lori Stanton of Osborne, Kansas; and Jackson, Grace, and Gabe Stanton of Hays, Kansas; and four great-grandchildren; Kline &amp; Walker Hesting and John &amp; Amelia Hesting. Other survivors include his siblings; Echo Krouse, Elaine Holloway &amp; Mike (Mary) Stanton of Logan, Kansas; Delbert Stanton of Hays, Kansas; and Anne (Rick) Siler of Joplin, Missouri.Funeral services are planned for 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Logan Lake Shelter House. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, &amp; Tourism WildTrust Outdoor Skills and Ethics Fund,&nbsp;which will benefit the Kansas Hunter Safety program and Youth Fishing program,&nbsp;in care of the funeral home or through KDWPT, 512 SE 25th Avenue, Pratt, Kansas 67124.All Faiths Funeral Chapel of Smith Center, Kansas is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;

Darrell Wayne Stanton

Fern Elaine Martin, age 87, recently of Diboll, Texas passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.&nbsp;

Fern was born on December 12, 1933, in Thomas County, Kansas, the 
daughter of P.C. and Helen (Tuttle) Jones.&nbsp; She grew up in Sherman 
County.&nbsp; Fern graduated from Brewster High School in 1951 and then 
attended Fort Hays State College.&nbsp; She taught 4th&nbsp;grade in the Colby and
 Goodland schools.

Fern married Robert R. Martin on August 2, 1956 in Goodland. They 
moved to Denver, CO in 1961. She was active in the Lutheran Church and 
was&nbsp;a 4H&nbsp;sewing leader for many years.&nbsp; Fern enjoyed reading, playing 
cards and being with family and friends.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents and 
grandparents; daughter, Joni Martin; sisters, June (Boyd) Miller, Jean 
(Bob) Warren, Marjorie (Joe) Stegman.&nbsp;

She is survived by her son, Robert Jr. (Donialin) of Diboll, TX; 
sister, Betty (Larry) Kear of Salina, KS; brothers, Dick (Joyce) Jones 
of Parker, CO,&nbsp;John (Cindy) Jones of Liberal, KS; and her grandson, 
Mathew Martin of Denver, CO.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to your favorite charity in Fern’s memory.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Fern Elaine Martin, age 87, recently of Diboll, Texas passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021.&nbsp;Fern was born on December 12, 1933, in Thomas County, Kansas, the 
daughter of P.C. and Helen (Tuttle) Jones.&nbsp; She grew up in Sherman 
County.&nbsp; Fern graduated from Brewster High School in 1951 and then 
attended Fort Hays State College.&nbsp; She taught 4th&nbsp;grade in the Colby and
 Goodland schools.Fern married Robert R. Martin on August 2, 1956 in Goodland. They 
moved to Denver, CO in 1961. She was active in the Lutheran Church and 
was&nbsp;a 4H&nbsp;sewing leader for many years.&nbsp; Fern enjoyed reading, playing 
cards and being with family and friends.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; parents and 
grandparents; daughter, Joni Martin; sisters, June (Boyd) Miller, Jean 
(Bob) Warren, Marjorie (Joe) Stegman.&nbsp;She is survived by her son, Robert Jr. (Donialin) of Diboll, TX; 
sister, Betty (Larry) Kear of Salina, KS; brothers, Dick (Joyce) Jones 
of Parker, CO,&nbsp;John (Cindy) Jones of Liberal, KS; and her grandson, 
Mathew Martin of Denver, CO.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to your favorite charity in Fern’s memory.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Fern-Martin">HERE</a> for service details.

Fern Elaine (Jones) Martin

Marilyn (Gregg) Schwertfeger, 89, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,
 sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family in 
Wichita, January 22, 2021. She is now with her Savior.
 Marilyn was born May 27, 1931 in Hays, KS to Lisle and Marie (Gregg)
 Freshour. Being raised on a farm, her keen character was forged 
through limited resources and depression era hardships. She played 
drums and directed the Hays High Pep Band. She was embarrassed we 
learned she was crowned Queen of Hearts at the Valentine’s dance. She 
married the love of her life Kenneth L. Schwertfeger after graduating 
from Fort Hays State College and moved to Smith Center, KS where she 
started a family and spent her life. She was a homemaker and loved her 
Lord. For 60 years, she was involved in women’s ministry at her local 
United Methodist Church, volunteered at the Hardly Used Shop, served as 
the church’s historian, had a heart for missions and helped craft the 
church’s Chrismon tree. 
 Often self-deprecating, God gifted her with a warm, witty 
personality and a perpetual sparkle in her eye. Her artistic 
creativity, invariably whimsical, took the form of banners, signs, 
sketches, old world carolers, caricatures, greeting cards, clay 
sculptures, center pieces, prom props, parade floats and countless 
church bulletin boards. She decorated her home with hand made Christmas
 creations of angels and nativities that are small treasures. A covert 
competitor, she was a lady’s league bowler, participated in bridge club,
 ping pong and doubles tennis tournaments. Later she was bitten by the 
golf bug and played for years with good friends. She especially 
enjoyed teeing it up with Ken in couples tournaments. They celebrated 
65 years together in 2019. 
 She adored her husband, and loved her family through all seasons. 
She enjoyed her last season having moved to Wichita to be close to 
family. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth and 
sister Ruth E. Hopper of Huntsville, AL. She is survived by her 
daughter Tamy, son Ty, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Lydia, Luke 
and Levi Schwertfeger, all of Wichita.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=19772120">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Marilyn (Gregg) Schwertfeger, 89, loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,
 sister and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family in 
Wichita, January 22, 2021. She is now with her Savior.
 Marilyn was born May 27, 1931 in Hays, KS to Lisle and Marie (Gregg)
 Freshour. Being raised on a farm, her keen character was forged 
through limited resources and depression era hardships. She played 
drums and directed the Hays High Pep Band. She was embarrassed we 
learned she was crowned Queen of Hearts at the Valentine’s dance. She 
married the love of her life Kenneth L. Schwertfeger after graduating 
from Fort Hays State College and moved to Smith Center, KS where she 
started a family and spent her life. She was a homemaker and loved her 
Lord. For 60 years, she was involved in women’s ministry at her local 
United Methodist Church, volunteered at the Hardly Used Shop, served as 
the church’s historian, had a heart for missions and helped craft the 
church’s Chrismon tree. 
 Often self-deprecating, God gifted her with a warm, witty 
personality and a perpetual sparkle in her eye. Her artistic 
creativity, invariably whimsical, took the form of banners, signs, 
sketches, old world carolers, caricatures, greeting cards, clay 
sculptures, center pieces, prom props, parade floats and countless 
church bulletin boards. She decorated her home with hand made Christmas
 creations of angels and nativities that are small treasures. A covert 
competitor, she was a lady’s league bowler, participated in bridge club,
 ping pong and doubles tennis tournaments. Later she was bitten by the 
golf bug and played for years with good friends. She especially 
enjoyed teeing it up with Ken in couples tournaments. They celebrated 
65 years together in 2019. 
 She adored her husband, and loved her family through all seasons. 
She enjoyed her last season having moved to Wichita to be close to 
family. 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth and 
sister Ruth E. Hopper of Huntsville, AL. She is survived by her 
daughter Tamy, son Ty, daughter-in-law Karen, grandchildren Lydia, Luke 
and Levi Schwertfeger, all of Wichita.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=19772120">HERE</a> for service details.

Marilyn (Gregg) Schwertfeger

James A. Jacobs, 82, of Hays, passed 
away Saturday, January 23, 2021, with his children at his side. He was 
born March 26, 1938, to Magdalena (Kisner) and Frank Jacobs. He was a 
1955 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy. He married Virginia Lee 
(Pfeifer) on August 18, 1972, in Hays.

James (Jake) will be remembered for his love of family, church, golf, and over three decades of service to Hays Medical Center.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the U.S S. Forrestal and U.S.S.&nbsp;Ranger.

Survivors include one daughter, Clarine
 (Shawn); one son, Franciscus Wolfgang; granddaughters, Danielle, Maria 
and Ella; and extended family (nieces, nephews, and in-laws).

He was preceded in death by his beloved
 wife, Virginia Lee on February 19, 2017; his parents; and nine 
siblings, Bridget, Ben, Barbara, Ann, Helen, Wilma Jean, Jake, Ralph, 
and Robert.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, if you have a 
cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on-line 
guestbook to share your condolences.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing 
masks are suggested by family at all services.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 
PM Monday, January 25, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
 Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors 
courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.

Livestream of services available at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com and select Facebook Live tab at the top of the page.

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 </figure>James A. Jacobs, 82, of Hays, passed 
away Saturday, January 23, 2021, with his children at his side. He was 
born March 26, 1938, to Magdalena (Kisner) and Frank Jacobs. He was a 
1955 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy. He married Virginia Lee 
(Pfeifer) on August 18, 1972, in Hays.James (Jake) will be remembered for his love of family, church, golf, and over three decades of service to Hays Medical Center.He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the U.S S. Forrestal and U.S.S.&nbsp;Ranger.Survivors include one daughter, Clarine
 (Shawn); one son, Franciscus Wolfgang; granddaughters, Danielle, Maria 
and Ella; and extended family (nieces, nephews, and in-laws).He was preceded in death by his beloved
 wife, Virginia Lee on February 19, 2017; his parents; and nine 
siblings, Bridget, Ben, Barbara, Ann, Helen, Wilma Jean, Jake, Ralph, 
and Robert.Due to COVID-19 concerns, if you have a 
cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on-line 
guestbook to share your condolences.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing 
masks are suggested by family at all services.Mass of Christian Burial will be 1:00 
PM Monday, January 25, 2021, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
 Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors 
courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard.Livestream of services available at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com and select Facebook Live tab at the top of the page.

James A. Jacobs

George R. Werth was born in Hays, Kansas on May 31, 1955. He was the son of Richard R. Werth and Mildred E. (Orth) Werth. George passed away in his home in Cut Bank, MT on January 20, 2021.&nbsp;

&nbsp;George graduated from Ellis High School in Kansas and, after graduating, started his phone company career on July 19, 1973, as a telephone operator. He held many positions at Southwestern Bell and later with AT&amp;T. He finished his career as system technician network services, retiring after 38 years on March 31, 2012.

After visiting relatives in Montana for many years, George purchased a second home in Cut Bank where he shared his love of Big Sky Country and the Hutterite colonies with many friends and family members.&nbsp;

He loved to go fishing, ice fishing was his favorite. George had, as he called them, many toys including his love of corvettes. People who knew George knew of his generosity. He had a soft spot in his heart for children and the elderly. A great man in so many ways

He married Bonnie Giest Dinkel on May 19th, 2006, in Colby, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; mother, Mildred Werth of Ellis, KS; brother, Allen (Cheryl) Werth of Hay, KS; sisters, Vivian (Bill) Zimmerman of Hays Kansas and Linda Werth of Oklahoma City, OK; stepchildren, Tara Tate of Fort Collins, CO, Joe (Julianne) Dinkel of Canon City, CO, Irvin Dinkel of Denver, CO, and Stephen Dinkel of Oklahoma City, OK; stepgrandchildren, Abigail and Noah Tate; and his beloved corgi, Phoebe.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; infant sister, Margery; paternal grandparents, Fidelis and Pauline Werth; maternal grandparents, Martin and Teresa Orth.

Memorials will be given to Sacred Heart Church in Colby, KS and St. Margaret Catholic Church in Cut Bank, MT.&nbsp;

Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, January 26th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Condolence can be made to&nbsp;<a href="http://wwwasperfh.com/">wwwasperfh.com</a>.

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 </figure>George R. Werth was born in Hays, Kansas on May 31, 1955. He was the son of Richard R. Werth and Mildred E. (Orth) Werth. George passed away in his home in Cut Bank, MT on January 20, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;George graduated from Ellis High School in Kansas and, after graduating, started his phone company career on July 19, 1973, as a telephone operator. He held many positions at Southwestern Bell and later with AT&amp;T. He finished his career as system technician network services, retiring after 38 years on March 31, 2012.After visiting relatives in Montana for many years, George purchased a second home in Cut Bank where he shared his love of Big Sky Country and the Hutterite colonies with many friends and family members.&nbsp;He loved to go fishing, ice fishing was his favorite. George had, as he called them, many toys including his love of corvettes. People who knew George knew of his generosity. He had a soft spot in his heart for children and the elderly. A great man in so many waysHe married Bonnie Giest Dinkel on May 19th, 2006, in Colby, Kansas.He is survived by his wife, Bonnie of the home; mother, Mildred Werth of Ellis, KS; brother, Allen (Cheryl) Werth of Hay, KS; sisters, Vivian (Bill) Zimmerman of Hays Kansas and Linda Werth of Oklahoma City, OK; stepchildren, Tara Tate of Fort Collins, CO, Joe (Julianne) Dinkel of Canon City, CO, Irvin Dinkel of Denver, CO, and Stephen Dinkel of Oklahoma City, OK; stepgrandchildren, Abigail and Noah Tate; and his beloved corgi, Phoebe.He was preceded in death by his father, Richard; infant sister, Margery; paternal grandparents, Fidelis and Pauline Werth; maternal grandparents, Martin and Teresa Orth.Memorials will be given to Sacred Heart Church in Colby, KS and St. Margaret Catholic Church in Cut Bank, MT.&nbsp;Funeral mass will be held Tuesday, January 26th at St. Margaret's Catholic Church at 10:30 AM. Condolence can be made to&nbsp;<a href="http://wwwasperfh.com/">wwwasperfh.com</a>.

George R. Werth

Florence Blackie Furgason Wright was born Dec. 16, 1928, in 
Chelmsford, Mass., to Harold McClellan Blackie and Annette Gaudette 
Blackie and died Jan. 15, 2021, at Santa Marta in Olathe, Kan.&nbsp; She grew
 up on the family dairy farm in Chelmsford, attended Chelmsford High 
School and later graduated from a dental hygiene program in Boston.

In fall 1953, she met her first husband, Roger Furgason, and married 
him four months later.&nbsp; They moved to his home in western Kansas where 
they raised their two daughters, Barbara and Laura.&nbsp; After 23 years of 
marriage, Roger died.&nbsp; Florence returned to her family in Massachusetts 
and later married Win Wright in September 1978.

They enjoyed 40 years together living outside of Boston and spending 
the summers in Vermont on Lake Willoughby.&nbsp; Upon returning to 
Massachusetts, Florence was reunited with her mother, sisters Anne and 
Bess and brother Harold.&nbsp; Florence enjoyed her friends from Kansas, 
Massachusetts and Vermont.

She was a prolific painter and shared her love of art and painting 
with her friends.&nbsp; She also will be remembered by family and friends for
 her delicious cooking.

Florence and Win moved to Kansas City in 2010 to be near her 
daughters and grandchildren but continued to return to Vermont for the 
summer.&nbsp; In fall 2018, Win Died.

Florence is survived by her beloved dog and companion Sweetie, 
daughters Barbara Furgason Kurz (Phillip), Laura Furgason Burgess 
(Gary), grandsons Andrew and Aaron Burgess, granddaughters Monica Kurz 
Sollman (Shawn), Melanie Kurz Beck (Dave), two great-granddaughters 
Charlotte and Ayla, sister Anne Roberts of East Dennis, Mass., and 
brother Harold Blackie of Herkimer, N.Y.

The family wishes to thank John Dunlap, M.D. and the wonderful staff 
at Santa Marta in Olathe, Kan. Special thanks to Red Fantaye and Connie 
Silkman.&nbsp; No service is currently planned; a future memorial service 
will be held.

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 </figure>Florence Blackie Furgason Wright was born Dec. 16, 1928, in 
Chelmsford, Mass., to Harold McClellan Blackie and Annette Gaudette 
Blackie and died Jan. 15, 2021, at Santa Marta in Olathe, Kan.&nbsp; She grew
 up on the family dairy farm in Chelmsford, attended Chelmsford High 
School and later graduated from a dental hygiene program in Boston.In fall 1953, she met her first husband, Roger Furgason, and married 
him four months later.&nbsp; They moved to his home in western Kansas where 
they raised their two daughters, Barbara and Laura.&nbsp; After 23 years of 
marriage, Roger died.&nbsp; Florence returned to her family in Massachusetts 
and later married Win Wright in September 1978.They enjoyed 40 years together living outside of Boston and spending 
the summers in Vermont on Lake Willoughby.&nbsp; Upon returning to 
Massachusetts, Florence was reunited with her mother, sisters Anne and 
Bess and brother Harold.&nbsp; Florence enjoyed her friends from Kansas, 
Massachusetts and Vermont.She was a prolific painter and shared her love of art and painting 
with her friends.&nbsp; She also will be remembered by family and friends for
 her delicious cooking.Florence and Win moved to Kansas City in 2010 to be near her 
daughters and grandchildren but continued to return to Vermont for the 
summer.&nbsp; In fall 2018, Win Died.Florence is survived by her beloved dog and companion Sweetie, 
daughters Barbara Furgason Kurz (Phillip), Laura Furgason Burgess 
(Gary), grandsons Andrew and Aaron Burgess, granddaughters Monica Kurz 
Sollman (Shawn), Melanie Kurz Beck (Dave), two great-granddaughters 
Charlotte and Ayla, sister Anne Roberts of East Dennis, Mass., and 
brother Harold Blackie of Herkimer, N.Y.The family wishes to thank John Dunlap, M.D. and the wonderful staff 
at Santa Marta in Olathe, Kan. Special thanks to Red Fantaye and Connie 
Silkman.&nbsp; No service is currently planned; a future memorial service 
will be held.

Florence Blackie Furgason Wright

Doren Dean Follis of Hoxie, Kansas departed this life January 19, 2021 
at the age of 91 years with family at his side. Doren was born at 
Greeley, Kansas on June 21, 1929. Almost one year later on June 16, 
1930, John and Anna (Walden) Follis adopted Doren by paying a fee of 
$2.50 at the courthouse. Two years later a girl, Janese, was adopted and
 welcomed to the family.
 Doren grew up in the Chicago community northeast of Hoxie going to 
all of grade school in the country school. He enjoyed 4-H and playing 
ball with the other country schools’ students.
 After their home was hit by a tornado, they moved west of Hoxie and 
Doren attended Hoxie High School graduating in 1947. There he met Irene
 (Cooper). They were married June 12, 1949. Doren and Irene’s family 
grew to include daughter Terry Lynn and sons Eric Doren, Elliot Lee and 
Clint Alan. Recently they were blessed to celebrate their 70th 
anniversary.
 Doren loved farming and especially took pleasure in caring for his 
cattle. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed square dancing, playing 
cards and being called “Trouble” by his many friends. Doren developed a
 love of traveling after the purchase of a small RV. Throughout the 
years they were able to travel to many states.
 Doren was active in many organizations: 4-H, Fair Board, Farm 
Bureau, Co-op, Republican Party and his church. His most rewarding 
activity was seeing that the LTC had a church fellowship every week for 
the past 40 years.
 Doren was predeceased by parents John and Anna (Walden) Follis, 
sister Janese (Carl) Ackerman, son Elliot Follis in 1977 and great 
grandson Ezra Etherton.
 Doren is survived by his wife Thelma Irene of the home, Terry (Bob) 
Schirk Pittsburg, Ks, Eric (Teresa) Follis Wichita, Ks, Clint (Annette) 
Follis Hoxie, Ks, 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 7 step great 
grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild.
 At Doren’s request, he was cremated. A Visitation open to all 
friends and family will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 4:00 
P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
There will be no service and a private inurnment will be held.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk or 
Christ Victory Centre children’s refugee school in Africa and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740.

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 </figure>Doren Dean Follis of Hoxie, Kansas departed this life January 19, 2021 
at the age of 91 years with family at his side. Doren was born at 
Greeley, Kansas on June 21, 1929. Almost one year later on June 16, 
1930, John and Anna (Walden) Follis adopted Doren by paying a fee of 
$2.50 at the courthouse. Two years later a girl, Janese, was adopted and
 welcomed to the family.
 Doren grew up in the Chicago community northeast of Hoxie going to 
all of grade school in the country school. He enjoyed 4-H and playing 
ball with the other country schools’ students.
 After their home was hit by a tornado, they moved west of Hoxie and 
Doren attended Hoxie High School graduating in 1947. There he met Irene
 (Cooper). They were married June 12, 1949. Doren and Irene’s family 
grew to include daughter Terry Lynn and sons Eric Doren, Elliot Lee and 
Clint Alan. Recently they were blessed to celebrate their 70th 
anniversary.
 Doren loved farming and especially took pleasure in caring for his 
cattle. He never knew a stranger and enjoyed square dancing, playing 
cards and being called “Trouble” by his many friends. Doren developed a
 love of traveling after the purchase of a small RV. Throughout the 
years they were able to travel to many states.
 Doren was active in many organizations: 4-H, Fair Board, Farm 
Bureau, Co-op, Republican Party and his church. His most rewarding 
activity was seeing that the LTC had a church fellowship every week for 
the past 40 years.
 Doren was predeceased by parents John and Anna (Walden) Follis, 
sister Janese (Carl) Ackerman, son Elliot Follis in 1977 and great 
grandson Ezra Etherton.
 Doren is survived by his wife Thelma Irene of the home, Terry (Bob) 
Schirk Pittsburg, Ks, Eric (Teresa) Follis Wichita, Ks, Clint (Annette) 
Follis Hoxie, Ks, 9 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, 7 step great 
grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild.
 At Doren’s request, he was cremated. A Visitation open to all 
friends and family will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2021 from 4:00 
P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
There will be no service and a private inurnment will be held.
 Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk or 
Christ Victory Centre children’s refugee school in Africa and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 
67740.

Doren Dean Follis

Carroll Kent Kenyon, 77, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Kansas 
Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born January 16, 1943 in Hill 
City, Kansas to Wilbur and Margaret (Flicker) Kenyon. 

He grew up in 
Bogue where his family farmed and raised milk cows. He attended Bogue 
High School where he was a great basketball player and track star 
(anyway, that is what he told his grandkids). He graduated in 1961 and 
attended Fort Hays State the following Fall. He enjoyed the college 
experience so much he was asked to leave after one year. However, he 
remained close friends with many of his wild and crazy guys.
 	Carroll and Deanna Chipman were united in marriage, August 26, 
1962. They moved to Salina and he attended Brown Mackie Business 
College. In the summer of 1963, they returned to the farm to help his 
dad. He became a school bus driver for several years. His bus kids told 
him that is how they learned to speed! His passengers really enjoyed 
Carroll, as he always had a joke for them. He also worked in the oil 
fields and was the Bogue Branch Manager of the Penokee Co-Op for many 
years.
 	He was one of those people who never met a stranger. Everywhere 
Carroll went, he made new friends. One hour of visiting and they were 
his friends for life. His love for his family, friends, and his furry 
brothers: Harry, Hank and Augie, was definitely apparent to all who knew
 him. He always said that Harry was more well known than he was!
 	He enjoyed snow skiing, and lake time with Errol and Cindy Conn. 
Both the Conn and Kenyon kids thought they were siblings and they had 
two sets of parents. After all, who else would take all eight children 
on trips together? Travelling was a pastime he really loved. One of his 
favorite destinations was Hawaii and of course, he and Deanna couldn’t 
forget Jamaica where they met so many wonderful and lasting friends. But
 giving him the most pleasure in life was just being on his farm with 
his sons and grandchildren and the many friends who stopped by just to 
visit. 
 	He was preceded in death by his parents: Wilbur and Margaret 
Kenyon. Survivors include his wife Deanna of 58 years; brother, Wayne 
(Shirley) Kenyon of Arlington, Texas; sister, Sharon (Blaine) Hardman of
 Manhattan; sons: Todd M. (Shannon) Kenyon of Bogue, Craig R. (Robin) 
Kenyon of Hutchinson, Bill (Amy) Kenyon of Bogue; daughters: Tami (don) 
Anderson of Hill City, Jodi (Andy) Vieyra of Papillion, Nebraska, 
Cynthia (Chris) Paxton of Bogue, and Cheyenne Kenyon of Colorado; 
grandchildren: Kellie (Jeremy) Belleau, Krystal Maley and fiancé Eric 
Phelps, Vanessa (Lance) Underhill, Dylan (Micala) Anderson, David 
(Marie) Seeger, Molly (Josh) Kruger, Meghan (Michael) Allard, Courtney 
Gumtau (Nate Young), Faith Kenyon, Zack (Alisa) Gumtau, Brooke and Colby
 Kenyon, Joel and Jacob Kenyon, Mia and Mari Paxton, Allie and Bradon; 
great grandchildren: Emma and Grace Belleau, Bella, Briggs and Beau 
Born, Cooper, Bentley, and Cruz Underhill, Sabastian Anderson, Emm, 
Sofia and Jack Seeger, Alice Kruger, Conner and Owen Allard, James 
Gumtau, Jessy Young, Ben and Elizabeth Roy, Grace and Raelyn Lynch; many
 other relatives and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Carroll-Kent-Kenyon?obId=19628196#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Carroll Kent Kenyon, 77, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Kansas 
Heart Hospital in Wichita, Kansas. He was born January 16, 1943 in Hill 
City, Kansas to Wilbur and Margaret (Flicker) Kenyon. He grew up in 
Bogue where his family farmed and raised milk cows. He attended Bogue 
High School where he was a great basketball player and track star 
(anyway, that is what he told his grandkids). He graduated in 1961 and 
attended Fort Hays State the following Fall. He enjoyed the college 
experience so much he was asked to leave after one year. However, he 
remained close friends with many of his wild and crazy guys.
 	Carroll and Deanna Chipman were united in marriage, August 26, 
1962. They moved to Salina and he attended Brown Mackie Business 
College. In the summer of 1963, they returned to the farm to help his 
dad. He became a school bus driver for several years. His bus kids told 
him that is how they learned to speed! His passengers really enjoyed 
Carroll, as he always had a joke for them. He also worked in the oil 
fields and was the Bogue Branch Manager of the Penokee Co-Op for many 
years.
 	He was one of those people who never met a stranger. Everywhere 
Carroll went, he made new friends. One hour of visiting and they were 
his friends for life. His love for his family, friends, and his furry 
brothers: Harry, Hank and Augie, was definitely apparent to all who knew
 him. He always said that Harry was more well known than he was!
 	He enjoyed snow skiing, and lake time with Errol and Cindy Conn. 
Both the Conn and Kenyon kids thought they were siblings and they had 
two sets of parents. After all, who else would take all eight children 
on trips together? Travelling was a pastime he really loved. One of his 
favorite destinations was Hawaii and of course, he and Deanna couldn’t 
forget Jamaica where they met so many wonderful and lasting friends. But
 giving him the most pleasure in life was just being on his farm with 
his sons and grandchildren and the many friends who stopped by just to 
visit. 
 	He was preceded in death by his parents: Wilbur and Margaret 
Kenyon. Survivors include his wife Deanna of 58 years; brother, Wayne 
(Shirley) Kenyon of Arlington, Texas; sister, Sharon (Blaine) Hardman of
 Manhattan; sons: Todd M. (Shannon) Kenyon of Bogue, Craig R. (Robin) 
Kenyon of Hutchinson, Bill (Amy) Kenyon of Bogue; daughters: Tami (don) 
Anderson of Hill City, Jodi (Andy) Vieyra of Papillion, Nebraska, 
Cynthia (Chris) Paxton of Bogue, and Cheyenne Kenyon of Colorado; 
grandchildren: Kellie (Jeremy) Belleau, Krystal Maley and fiancé Eric 
Phelps, Vanessa (Lance) Underhill, Dylan (Micala) Anderson, David 
(Marie) Seeger, Molly (Josh) Kruger, Meghan (Michael) Allard, Courtney 
Gumtau (Nate Young), Faith Kenyon, Zack (Alisa) Gumtau, Brooke and Colby
 Kenyon, Joel and Jacob Kenyon, Mia and Mari Paxton, Allie and Bradon; 
great grandchildren: Emma and Grace Belleau, Bella, Briggs and Beau 
Born, Cooper, Bentley, and Cruz Underhill, Sabastian Anderson, Emm, 
Sofia and Jack Seeger, Alice Kruger, Conner and Owen Allard, James 
Gumtau, Jessy Young, Ben and Elizabeth Roy, Grace and Raelyn Lynch; many
 other relatives and friends.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Carroll-Kent-Kenyon?obId=19628196#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Carroll Kent Kenyon

Alice Ann (White) Denk, 82, formerly of Hill City Kansas passed away 
peacefully in Lindsborg, Kansas, January 18, 2021. Born Alice Ann White 
July 27, 1938, in Studley, Kansas to Elsie and Robert White. She was the
 ninth child of ten children. She graduated from Hoxie High School in 
1955. 
 	She was the loving wife of Alvin Frances Denk. The couple was 
married October 10, 1959. Alvin passed away March 11, 2007. Alice and 
Alvin were the proud parents of two sons: John and James. The family 
lived in Hill City and operated A and A Gambles there and were invested 
in the community. 
 	Alice was a woman of faith, family and service. She wore many 
occupational hats in her life: bookkeeper, secretary, EMT, and nurses’ 
aide, but her life-long love of art was always part of her identity. 
Sharing her talents in service and love for her family, friends, and 
community was Alice’s core. She contributed by establishing parks, 
planting trees, and gifting holiday art and decorations to the Hill City
 Park. She was instrumental in establishing the Emergency Medical 
Service (EMS) of Graham County. She was also a devoted member of the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and served many funeral dinners as a 
leader of the Altar Society. 
 	Family meant everything to Alice. She cherished her moments with 
her grandchildren and looked forward to every visit. She and Alvin 
visited both their children and grandchildren regularly, and she 
cherished their visits, admitting that she even hated cleaning her 
windows that were covered in little handprints. She stayed close with 
them throughout her long and well-lived life. 
 	Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her parents, bob
 and Elsie White; brothers Fred, Ted and Bob; sisters: Rosa Doris Brock,
 Kay Rueschhoff, Frances Keith, and Dorothy Taylor. 
 	She is survived by her sons and their wives: John and Laurie Denk, 
of Lindsborg, Jim and Janet Denk, of Matthews, North Carolina; 
grandchildren: Connor Denk (Kathrine Berry), and great grandson Liam 
Denk of Lindsborg, Claire Denk of Mishawaka, Indiana, David Denk of Las 
Vegas, Nevada, and Alison (Ali) Denk of Charlotte, North Carolina; 
sisters: Ramona Ball and Elizabeth Legere. 
 	We will miss Alice but know she is feeding her beloved birds and loving us all.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Alice Ann (White) Denk, 82, formerly of Hill City Kansas passed away 
peacefully in Lindsborg, Kansas, January 18, 2021. Born Alice Ann White 
July 27, 1938, in Studley, Kansas to Elsie and Robert White. She was the
 ninth child of ten children. She graduated from Hoxie High School in 
1955. 
 	She was the loving wife of Alvin Frances Denk. The couple was 
married October 10, 1959. Alvin passed away March 11, 2007. Alice and 
Alvin were the proud parents of two sons: John and James. The family 
lived in Hill City and operated A and A Gambles there and were invested 
in the community. 
 	Alice was a woman of faith, family and service. She wore many 
occupational hats in her life: bookkeeper, secretary, EMT, and nurses’ 
aide, but her life-long love of art was always part of her identity. 
Sharing her talents in service and love for her family, friends, and 
community was Alice’s core. She contributed by establishing parks, 
planting trees, and gifting holiday art and decorations to the Hill City
 Park. She was instrumental in establishing the Emergency Medical 
Service (EMS) of Graham County. She was also a devoted member of the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish and served many funeral dinners as a 
leader of the Altar Society. 
 	Family meant everything to Alice. She cherished her moments with 
her grandchildren and looked forward to every visit. She and Alvin 
visited both their children and grandchildren regularly, and she 
cherished their visits, admitting that she even hated cleaning her 
windows that were covered in little handprints. She stayed close with 
them throughout her long and well-lived life. 
 	Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin; her parents, bob
 and Elsie White; brothers Fred, Ted and Bob; sisters: Rosa Doris Brock,
 Kay Rueschhoff, Frances Keith, and Dorothy Taylor. 
 	She is survived by her sons and their wives: John and Laurie Denk, 
of Lindsborg, Jim and Janet Denk, of Matthews, North Carolina; 
grandchildren: Connor Denk (Kathrine Berry), and great grandson Liam 
Denk of Lindsborg, Claire Denk of Mishawaka, Indiana, David Denk of Las 
Vegas, Nevada, and Alison (Ali) Denk of Charlotte, North Carolina; 
sisters: Ramona Ball and Elizabeth Legere. 
 	We will miss Alice but know she is feeding her beloved birds and loving us all.&nbsp;

Alice Ann (White) Denk

Lorrayne Eveleigh, 87, passed away January 21, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays. She was born March 1, 1933, at Nekoma to Onie &amp; Nora 
(Baldwin) Mills. She married Robert Eveleigh August 24, 1954, at Great 
Bend.

A Great Bend resident since 1954, Lorrayne was a proud teacher for 
over 50 years. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Foundry 
Methodist Church, National Education Association (NEA), Kansas Education
 Association, Barton County Teacher Association, GBNEA, and Kansas 
Flying Farmers. She enjoyed volunteering for R.S.V.P., CKMC gift shop, 
Rural Family Friends, Heartland Shares food distribution and hospice. 
She held many honors including the state winner twice for the Young 
Bakers Association, Great Bend Master Teacher in economics, and Kansas 
Flying Farmers Queen. Lorrayne held many memories close to her heart and
 was happiest when she was busy doing for others, especially her family 
and God.

Survivors include, her husband Robert of the home; her daughter, 
Michelle Al Ashry and husband Khalad of Dubai; three brothers, George 
Mills and wife LaDena of Oklahoma City, OK, Bernie Mills and wife Ruth 
of Broomfield, Colo., and Arlyn Mills and wife Gail of Johnstown, Colo.;
 a sister, June Greathouse of Hutchison; two grandchildren, Bobby 
Eveleigh and wife Ploy, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick; and three 
great grandchildren, April Eveleigh, Braden Nelson, and Blaine Nelson. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Todd Eveleigh; a 
brother, Delbert Mills; and two sisters, Diora Sandstrom, and Trilby 
Mills.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
January 26, 2021, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor
 Aaron Withrow presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. 
Memorials have been designated to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lorrayne Eveleigh, 87, passed away January 21, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays. She was born March 1, 1933, at Nekoma to Onie &amp; Nora 
(Baldwin) Mills. She married Robert Eveleigh August 24, 1954, at Great 
Bend.A Great Bend resident since 1954, Lorrayne was a proud teacher for 
over 50 years. She was a member of First Methodist Church, Foundry 
Methodist Church, National Education Association (NEA), Kansas Education
 Association, Barton County Teacher Association, GBNEA, and Kansas 
Flying Farmers. She enjoyed volunteering for R.S.V.P., CKMC gift shop, 
Rural Family Friends, Heartland Shares food distribution and hospice. 
She held many honors including the state winner twice for the Young 
Bakers Association, Great Bend Master Teacher in economics, and Kansas 
Flying Farmers Queen. Lorrayne held many memories close to her heart and
 was happiest when she was busy doing for others, especially her family 
and God.Survivors include, her husband Robert of the home; her daughter, 
Michelle Al Ashry and husband Khalad of Dubai; three brothers, George 
Mills and wife LaDena of Oklahoma City, OK, Bernie Mills and wife Ruth 
of Broomfield, Colo., and Arlyn Mills and wife Gail of Johnstown, Colo.;
 a sister, June Greathouse of Hutchison; two grandchildren, Bobby 
Eveleigh and wife Ploy, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick; and three 
great grandchildren, April Eveleigh, Braden Nelson, and Blaine Nelson. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Todd Eveleigh; a 
brother, Delbert Mills; and two sisters, Diora Sandstrom, and Trilby 
Mills.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 25, 
2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
January 26, 2021, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor
 Aaron Withrow presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park. 
Memorials have been designated to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Lorrayne Eveleigh

Donald Joseph Vest, 73, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Friday, 
January 22nd, 2021.&nbsp; Born on January 12th, 1948 to Edwin and Louise 
(Gabel) Vest.&nbsp;

Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and a talented carpenter, a skill he was 
taught by his grandfather. He was an avid KU basketball fan, enjoyed 
gardening, and was well known for his award-winning breads and cinnamon 
rolls.&nbsp; Don was passionate about teaching Native American culture and 
muzzleloading history. He will be remembered as a man who always had a 
cup of coffee in his hand and a story to tell.

Survived by his children Brooke (Travis)&nbsp; Boltman, Kristin (Anthony) 
Dail, Lindsay (Justin) Cooper, Ian (Jennifer) Vest; 9 grandchildren; 
longtime companion Dee Steinert; Sisters Beverly (Charlie) Rolfs, Mary 
Lou Headley; Brother David Vest. He was preceded in death by his 
parents.

Cremation has taken place, with services pending with Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald Joseph Vest, 73, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away Friday, 
January 22nd, 2021.&nbsp; Born on January 12th, 1948 to Edwin and Louise 
(Gabel) Vest.&nbsp;Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and a talented carpenter, a skill he was 
taught by his grandfather. He was an avid KU basketball fan, enjoyed 
gardening, and was well known for his award-winning breads and cinnamon 
rolls.&nbsp; Don was passionate about teaching Native American culture and 
muzzleloading history. He will be remembered as a man who always had a 
cup of coffee in his hand and a story to tell.Survived by his children Brooke (Travis)&nbsp; Boltman, Kristin (Anthony) 
Dail, Lindsay (Justin) Cooper, Ian (Jennifer) Vest; 9 grandchildren; 
longtime companion Dee Steinert; Sisters Beverly (Charlie) Rolfs, Mary 
Lou Headley; Brother David Vest. He was preceded in death by his 
parents.Cremation has taken place, with services pending with Bryant Funeral Home.

Donald Joseph Vest

Renee Anne Schneweis, 64, passed away January 21, 2021, at her home 
in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born September 12, 1956, at Smoky Hill Air Force
 Base, Saline County, to James Keith &amp; Rita Janet (Strobel) Romine.

Renee had been a long-time resident of Great Bend, previously living 
at Ft. Bragg, N.C.&nbsp; Her past working career has included employment at 
Gibson's Discount Center and in the housekeeping departments at Best 
Western Black Angus Inn and Central Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp; Renee was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and 
enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and knitting.&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, Paul Schneweis, of the home; mother, 
Rita Romine of Great Bend; two brothers, Kent Romine and wife Valerie of
 Great Bend and Kevin Romine and wife Tammy of Great Bend; one sister, 
Marita Walls and husband Dan of Elkhart; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; 
She was preceded in death by her father, James Romine.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 
2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore
 presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Barton 
County.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26,
 at Bryant Funeral Home with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Masks and 
social distancing are required.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Prince of 
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

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 </figure>Renee Anne Schneweis, 64, passed away January 21, 2021, at her home 
in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born September 12, 1956, at Smoky Hill Air Force
 Base, Saline County, to James Keith &amp; Rita Janet (Strobel) Romine.Renee had been a long-time resident of Great Bend, previously living 
at Ft. Bragg, N.C.&nbsp; Her past working career has included employment at 
Gibson's Discount Center and in the housekeeping departments at Best 
Western Black Angus Inn and Central Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp; Renee was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and 
enjoyed crocheting, embroidery and knitting.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, Paul Schneweis, of the home; mother, 
Rita Romine of Great Bend; two brothers, Kent Romine and wife Valerie of
 Great Bend and Kevin Romine and wife Tammy of Great Bend; one sister, 
Marita Walls and husband Dan of Elkhart; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; 
She was preceded in death by her father, James Romine.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 
2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore
 presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Buffalo Township Cemetery, Barton 
County.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 26,
 at Bryant Funeral Home with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Masks and 
social distancing are required.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Prince of 
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

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