Denver Herren Richards

Louise Staab, age 98, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Via Christi Assisted Living in Hays.

She was born October 27, 1922 in Ellis County to Henry and Clara (Pfannenstiel) Meier. She married Joseph A. Staab on August 9, 1950 in Antonino. He preceded her in death May 23, 2013. Louise was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards, baking, and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catherine Christian Mothers, Hays Daughters of Isabella and the Hays VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, Garry (JoAnn) of Hays and Dennis (Diane) of Basehor; six daughters, Barbara McCormick, Sharon Howard, Diana Staab, Pam Munsch (Cory) all of Hays, Donna Perez (Gabe) of Lenexa, and Joann Lang (Brian) of Shawnee; a son-in-law, Tom Pfannenstiel of WaKeeney; a brother, Ernie Meier of Hays; three sisters, Rosie Schmidt of Hays, Leota Legleiter and Berdy Herrman both of Great Bend, 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Wanda Pfannenstiel; brothers, Milton, Walter, Robert, and Ralph Meier; sisters, Tina Ross and Gladys Moore; sons-in-law, Bob McCormick and Chuck Howard, and three infant granddaughters. Due to COVID-19 concerns if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook to share your condolences. Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested by family at the visitation and funeral services. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine. Burial will follow in the St. Catherine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Brock's Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601. Rosary service led by the Catharine Christian Mothers and Hays Daughters of Isabella will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday followed by a parish vigil at 7 p.m., all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Catherine’s Church, HaysMed Hospice or Via Christi of Hays. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

<figure>
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 </figure>Louise Staab, age 98, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Via Christi Assisted Living in Hays.She was born October 27, 1922 in Ellis County to Henry and Clara (Pfannenstiel) Meier. She married Joseph A. Staab on August 9, 1950 in Antonino. He preceded her in death May 23, 2013. Louise was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing cards, baking, and spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catherine Christian Mothers, Hays Daughters of Isabella and the Hays VFW Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, Garry (JoAnn) of Hays and Dennis (Diane) of Basehor; six daughters, Barbara McCormick, Sharon Howard, Diana Staab, Pam Munsch (Cory) all of Hays, Donna Perez (Gabe) of Lenexa, and Joann Lang (Brian) of Shawnee; a son-in-law, Tom Pfannenstiel of WaKeeney; a brother, Ernie Meier of Hays; three sisters, Rosie Schmidt of Hays, Leota Legleiter and Berdy Herrman both of Great Bend, 17 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Wanda Pfannenstiel; brothers, Milton, Walter, Robert, and Ralph Meier; sisters, Tina Ross and Gladys Moore; sons-in-law, Bob McCormick and Chuck Howard, and three infant granddaughters. Due to COVID-19 concerns if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook to share your condolences. Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested by family at the visitation and funeral services. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine. Burial will follow in the St. Catherine Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Brock's Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601. Rosary service led by the Catharine Christian Mothers and Hays Daughters of Isabella will be at 6:30 p.m. Friday followed by a parish vigil at 7 p.m., all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Catherine’s Church, HaysMed Hospice or Via Christi of Hays. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Louise Staab

Joseph Edward Michael Snyder of Great Bend passed away of a non-COVID illness on Dec. 28 at the age of 67. He was known as Joe, Pops, Papa Joe, and Snyd by family, friends, and community.

Joseph was born in Quebec, Canada in 1953. After spending two and a half years in an orphanage, he was adopted by Harry and Melissa Snyder in 1955. This is a fact he was proud of and something he celebrated.

In 1976, Joseph earned his BS in Social Science from Kansas Wesleyan University where he met his Christie. Joe and Christie spent 42 years married and making their life and raising their two boys in Larned, St. John, and retired to Great Bend.

He taught social studies and coached at Larned Schools for 39 years where several generations of students knew him for his compassion, listening, short shorts, and disdain of freshman.

Joe was never one to sit still. His summers were spent doing construction, running the St. John and Larned pools, being a farmhand, and his true passion, being the chief biscuits and gravy maker at the Kansas State Fair for Wheatland Café.

Joe enjoyed the wind in his hair while riding his motorcycle, card games, teasing, and his grandkids. He was a connoisseur of all beef hot dogs, Dr. Pepper and homemade vanilla ice cream. He was an active member of whatever community he lived in. He was ornery, sincere, generous and a great friend.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Melissa Snyder of Arkansas City, and his sister Sharon Head (Snyder).

Joseph is survived by his wife Christie (Allen), sons Nathan (Anna), Luke (Shannon), and his grandchildren; Evan, Grace, Henry, Eliza, Maren, and Wesley.

A private family service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Morita Truman presiding.

Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.

A public graveside will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. We would kindly ask that those in attendance please wear a mask. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Joseph Snyder Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609373071750.jpeg" alt="Joseph Edward Michael Snyder" />
 <figcaption>Joseph Edward Michael Snyder</figcaption>
 </figure>Joseph Edward Michael Snyder of Great Bend passed away of a non-COVID illness on Dec. 28 at the age of 67. He was known as Joe, Pops, Papa Joe, and Snyd by family, friends, and community.Joseph was born in Quebec, Canada in 1953. After spending two and a half years in an orphanage, he was adopted by Harry and Melissa Snyder in 1955. This is a fact he was proud of and something he celebrated.In 1976, Joseph earned his BS in Social Science from Kansas Wesleyan University where he met his Christie. Joe and Christie spent 42 years married and making their life and raising their two boys in Larned, St. John, and retired to Great Bend.He taught social studies and coached at Larned Schools for 39 years where several generations of students knew him for his compassion, listening, short shorts, and disdain of freshman.Joe was never one to sit still. His summers were spent doing construction, running the St. John and Larned pools, being a farmhand, and his true passion, being the chief biscuits and gravy maker at the Kansas State Fair for Wheatland Café.Joe enjoyed the wind in his hair while riding his motorcycle, card games, teasing, and his grandkids. He was a connoisseur of all beef hot dogs, Dr. Pepper and homemade vanilla ice cream. He was an active member of whatever community he lived in. He was ornery, sincere, generous and a great friend.Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Melissa Snyder of Arkansas City, and his sister Sharon Head (Snyder).Joseph is survived by his wife Christie (Allen), sons Nathan (Anna), Luke (Shannon), and his grandchildren; Evan, Grace, Henry, Eliza, Maren, and Wesley.A private family service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Morita Truman presiding.Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.A public graveside will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 4 at Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John. We would kindly ask that those in attendance please wear a mask. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 3 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Joseph Snyder Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Joseph Edward Michael Snyder

Marian K. McKinley, 91, of Norton passed away Dec. 29 at the Andbe Home in Norton.

She was born Aug. 11, 1929 in Goodland to Charles and Kathryn (Harper) Current.

Marian grew up in Goodland and attended Goodland Elementary and High School. She married Leonard McKinley on June 3, 1946 in Goodland. 

They lived in Pratt and Gillette, Wyo. until settling in Norton. Marian attended and volunteered at the Norton Christian Church. She was well known in the community as the “Pie Lady” with many people enjoying her pies, cakes, sweet breads and anything else people wanted. 

Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Kathryn; husband, Leonard; son, Rick McKinley; brother, James (Carolyn) Current; sisters, Carol (Lloyd) Simmons and Twila Saloga; granddaughter, Amy and several nieces and nephews.

She is survived by her children: Toni (Allan) Tyler of Wyandotte, Okla., Teri (David) Minton-McElderry of Salina and Rona (Rocky) Mapes of Thornton, Colorado; brother, Charles E. (Anne) Current of Cortez, Colo.; brother-in-law, Darrel Saloga of Hoyt Lake, Minn.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

Marian requested no service; instead she wanted a short graveside ceremony with a Celebration of Life later at the Eagles Lodge when family can attend in better weather.

Cards and memorials to Marian McKinley may be mailed to Teri Minton PO Box 75, Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.enfieldfh.com">www.enfieldfh.com</a>.

Marian K. McKinley, 91, of Norton passed away Dec. 29 at the Andbe Home in Norton.She was born Aug. 11, 1929 in Goodland to Charles and Kathryn (Harper) Current.Marian grew up in Goodland and attended Goodland Elementary and High School. She married Leonard McKinley on June 3, 1946 in Goodland. They lived in Pratt and Gillette, Wyo. until settling in Norton. Marian attended and volunteered at the Norton Christian Church. She was well known in the community as the “Pie Lady” with many people enjoying her pies, cakes, sweet breads and anything else people wanted. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Kathryn; husband, Leonard; son, Rick McKinley; brother, James (Carolyn) Current; sisters, Carol (Lloyd) Simmons and Twila Saloga; granddaughter, Amy and several nieces and nephews.She is survived by her children: Toni (Allan) Tyler of Wyandotte, Okla., Teri (David) Minton-McElderry of Salina and Rona (Rocky) Mapes of Thornton, Colorado; brother, Charles E. (Anne) Current of Cortez, Colo.; brother-in-law, Darrel Saloga of Hoyt Lake, Minn.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Marian requested no service; instead she wanted a short graveside ceremony with a Celebration of Life later at the Eagles Lodge when family can attend in better weather.Cards and memorials to Marian McKinley may be mailed to Teri Minton PO Box 75, Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.enfieldfh.com">www.enfieldfh.com</a>.

Marian K. McKinley

July 22, 1922
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 December 27, 2020

Marjorie V. (Morris) Rowe passed away Dec. 27, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born July 22, 1922 in Rural Bogue, Kan., to Frank and Blanche (Sandlin) Morris. She grew up in Hill City, Kan., where she graduated from high school and resided much of her life. She married Warren I. Rowe Nov. 18, 1952. They shared 59 years of marriage until Warren’s death Aug. 16, 2012. Together, they had one son, Tim.

Marjorie spent most of her life as a homemaker. She and Warren were active members of the Hill City Christian Church, where she played the piano and organ, as well as provided meals for funerals and other church functions.

Marjorie also volunteered for the Graham County Hospital Auxiliary. She was involved with two federated clubs. Marjorie and Warren were devoted grandparents, attending many sporting events, 4-H fairs, concerts, and any other activities their grandkids were involved in.

In 2010, Warren and Marjorie moved to Salina, Kan., where they attended Belmont Boulevard Christian Church. They enjoyed being closer to their family and getting to spend more time with them. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, and her parents Frank and Blanche Morris.

She is survived by her son, Tim (Julie) Rowe of Salina, along with granddaughter Lauren (Dalton) Harman of Dallas, and grandson Matthew (Jocelyn) Rowe, and her great-granddaughter, Claire, of Olathe, Kan.

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 December 27, 2020 Marjorie V. (Morris) Rowe passed away Dec. 27, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born July 22, 1922 in Rural Bogue, Kan., to Frank and Blanche (Sandlin) Morris. She grew up in Hill City, Kan., where she graduated from high school and resided much of her life. She married Warren I. Rowe Nov. 18, 1952. They shared 59 years of marriage until Warren’s death Aug. 16, 2012. Together, they had one son, Tim.Marjorie spent most of her life as a homemaker. She and Warren were active members of the Hill City Christian Church, where she played the piano and organ, as well as provided meals for funerals and other church functions.Marjorie also volunteered for the Graham County Hospital Auxiliary. She was involved with two federated clubs. Marjorie and Warren were devoted grandparents, attending many sporting events, 4-H fairs, concerts, and any other activities their grandkids were involved in.In 2010, Warren and Marjorie moved to Salina, Kan., where they attended Belmont Boulevard Christian Church. They enjoyed being closer to their family and getting to spend more time with them. Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband, Warren, and her parents Frank and Blanche Morris.She is survived by her son, Tim (Julie) Rowe of Salina, along with granddaughter Lauren (Dalton) Harman of Dallas, and grandson Matthew (Jocelyn) Rowe, and her great-granddaughter, Claire, of Olathe, Kan.

Marjorie V. Rowe

LARNED&nbsp; — M. Yvonne Scheuerman, 72, passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.&nbsp;

She was born Feb. 8, 1948 in Midwest City, Okla.; the daughter of Gerald and Zelma Gibbs Adkins.&nbsp; An area resident since 1988, moving from Texas.

She was of the Christian faith. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed playing bingo.

Survivors include; four sons, Steven Pearson, Midwest City, Okla., Cayce Scheuerman, Pawnee Rock, Robert Scheuerman, Larned, and Donnie Pearson, Texas.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Yvonne Scheuerman memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Personal condolences may be left&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

LARNED&nbsp; — M. Yvonne Scheuerman, 72, passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.&nbsp;She was born Feb. 8, 1948 in Midwest City, Okla.; the daughter of Gerald and Zelma Gibbs Adkins.&nbsp; An area resident since 1988, moving from Texas.She was of the Christian faith. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed playing bingo.Survivors include; four sons, Steven Pearson, Midwest City, Okla., Cayce Scheuerman, Pawnee Rock, Robert Scheuerman, Larned, and Donnie Pearson, Texas.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Yvonne Scheuerman memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.Personal condolences may be left&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

M. Yvonne Scheuerman

Omar G. Staab – age 84, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born June 23, 1936, in Hays to Peter H. and Monica (Pfannenstiel) Staab. He married Pat (Hertel) on January 17, 1959, in Hays. This January they would of celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.

He was a mail carrier for 36 years at the Hays Post Office. He grew up and attended school in Catharine. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays. He enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, reading, going to baseball games and traveling. Omar was an avid Cardinals, Royals and Chiefs fan.

Survivors include his wife Pat, of the home; two sons, Michael Staab, Prairie Village; Craig Staab and wife, Rachel, Hays; three daughters, Joan Staab, Hays; Janet Jemison and husband, Bill, Pleasant Valley, Mo.; Lori Staab, Hays; eight grandchildren, Amy Davidson (Michael); Ryan Befort (Sarah); Paul Jemison (QiuXia); Rachel Scroggin (Michael); Abigail Staab; Bethany Schaefer (Nathan); Delaney Staab; Jesse Staab; four great-grandchildren, Beckett and Juliet Scroggin; Gemma Davidson; Liam Befort; two sisters-in-law, Sophie Staab, Chickasha, Okla.; and Suzanne Staab of Fla.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Francis J., Gilbert; Ernest; Marvin, and Kenneth Staab; two sisters, Aggie Goetz; Angelita Legleiter; and one grandson, Adam Strong.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th and Vine, Hays. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

A vigil service and Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, KS 67601.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas in care of the mortuary.

Due to the coronavirus if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook. Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Omar G. Staab – age 84, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, Dec. 29 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born June 23, 1936, in Hays to Peter H. and Monica (Pfannenstiel) Staab. He married Pat (Hertel) on January 17, 1959, in Hays. This January they would of celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.He was a mail carrier for 36 years at the Hays Post Office. He grew up and attended school in Catharine. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays. He enjoyed woodworking, crossword puzzles, reading, going to baseball games and traveling. Omar was an avid Cardinals, Royals and Chiefs fan.Survivors include his wife Pat, of the home; two sons, Michael Staab, Prairie Village; Craig Staab and wife, Rachel, Hays; three daughters, Joan Staab, Hays; Janet Jemison and husband, Bill, Pleasant Valley, Mo.; Lori Staab, Hays; eight grandchildren, Amy Davidson (Michael); Ryan Befort (Sarah); Paul Jemison (QiuXia); Rachel Scroggin (Michael); Abigail Staab; Bethany Schaefer (Nathan); Delaney Staab; Jesse Staab; four great-grandchildren, Beckett and Juliet Scroggin; Gemma Davidson; Liam Befort; two sisters-in-law, Sophie Staab, Chickasha, Okla.; and Suzanne Staab of Fla.He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Francis J., Gilbert; Ernest; Marvin, and Kenneth Staab; two sisters, Aggie Goetz; Angelita Legleiter; and one grandson, Adam Strong.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th and Vine, Hays. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.A vigil service and Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, KS 67601.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association of Central and Western Kansas in care of the mortuary.Due to the coronavirus if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook. Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Omar G. Staab 

Delmer Lee Hembree Jr. age 53, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 
2020, in Amarillo, Texas. Delmer was born on March 24, 1967, in 
Brownwood, Texas to Delmer &amp; Jan Everett Hembree, Sr. 

Delmer was a 
diesel Mechanic. He enjoyed spending his free time riding his bike with 
his friends and attending countless motorcycle and car shows. If he 
wasn’t on his bike or wrenching on a project, he would be found spending
 time with his grandchildren.

Delmer was a member of the Pentecostal church. Delmer married Delores Hembree, she survives.

Survivors include Delmer’s wife, his mother, two daughters, Sondra 
Hembree &amp; Tyler Wishon of Leoti, Kansas and Tareena Hembree of 
Amarillo, Texas, one son, Skyler Hembree of Manhattan, Kansas, his 
siblings, Jimmy Lee Hembree of Huntsville, Texas, Mary Jane Hembree of 
Lufkin, Texas, Melanie Hembree of Lufkin, Texas, Tammy &amp; Jim Couch 
of Chillicothe, Texas, Sharon &amp; Sean Smith of Olustee, Oklahoma, and
 Dalton &amp; Susie Hembree of Seymour, Texas, and four grandchildren.

Delmer was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Dennis Lee Hembree.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Burial will be in the Saint Mary Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Toys for Tots - Amarillo, Texas in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Delmer Lee Hembree Jr. age 53, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 
2020, in Amarillo, Texas. Delmer was born on March 24, 1967, in 
Brownwood, Texas to Delmer &amp; Jan Everett Hembree, Sr. Delmer was a 
diesel Mechanic. He enjoyed spending his free time riding his bike with 
his friends and attending countless motorcycle and car shows. If he 
wasn’t on his bike or wrenching on a project, he would be found spending
 time with his grandchildren.Delmer was a member of the Pentecostal church. Delmer married Delores Hembree, she survives.Survivors include Delmer’s wife, his mother, two daughters, Sondra 
Hembree &amp; Tyler Wishon of Leoti, Kansas and Tareena Hembree of 
Amarillo, Texas, one son, Skyler Hembree of Manhattan, Kansas, his 
siblings, Jimmy Lee Hembree of Huntsville, Texas, Mary Jane Hembree of 
Lufkin, Texas, Melanie Hembree of Lufkin, Texas, Tammy &amp; Jim Couch 
of Chillicothe, Texas, Sharon &amp; Sean Smith of Olustee, Oklahoma, and
 Dalton &amp; Susie Hembree of Seymour, Texas, and four grandchildren.Delmer was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Dennis Lee Hembree.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas.Burial will be in the Saint Mary Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Toys for Tots - Amarillo, Texas in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Delmer Lee Hembree Jr.

Adolph Pfeifer, age 81, of Collyer, KS, passed away, Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home. 

 A graveside service will be held at St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Peter, KS, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 11:00 am. 

Funeral services are provided by Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Adolph Pfeifer, age 81, of Collyer, KS, passed away, Friday, December 25, 2020, at his home. A graveside service will be held at St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Peter, KS, Tuesday, January 5, 2021, 11:00 am. Funeral services are provided by Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Adolph Pfeifer

Steven Joseph Schumacher, age 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, 
December 25, 2020, at his home. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 
6,&nbsp;1961, to Laverne and Jane (Urban) Schumacher. 

Steve graduated from 
Hays High School in 1980 and attended Allen County Community College on a
 baseball scholarship. On July 20, 1985, Steve married Paula Schippers 
at St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, Kansas. Steve and Paula spent the 
next five years in Victoria before moving to Topeka, where they became 
members of Christ the King Church. Together they had two sons, Wade and 
Wyatt. For over 35 years, Steve was employed as a brick and stone mason 
and masonry foreman. Throughout his career, he contributed to a variety 
of construction projects across the Midwest. His passions included 
hunting, fishing, playing baseball, and coaching his two sons and area 
youth in several sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steve is survived by his wife, Paula of Topeka; two sons, Wade 
Schumacher (Ashley Wunder) of Topeka and Wyatt Schumacher of Victoria; 
parents, Laverne and Jane Schumacher of Hays; two brothers, Brian (Jane)
 Schumacher of Hays and Bruce (Brenda) Schumacher of Lawrence; sister, 
Eileen Schumacher of Hays; father-in-law, Paul Schippers of Victoria; 
brother-in-law, Troy (Geralyn) Schippers of Victoria; many nieces and 
nephews; extended family; and his four-legged hunting buddy, Kip. 

He was
 preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wendelin and Anna 
Schumacher; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Bridget Urban; 
and&nbsp;mother-in-law, Theresa Schippers.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cremation has taken place. To celebrate
 Steve’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. In
 lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to be 
made to Kansas Pheasants Forever &amp; Quail Forever. Donations can be 
made by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://pheasantsforever.org/donate">https://pheasantsforever.org/donate</a>

Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Steven Joseph Schumacher, age 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, 
December 25, 2020, at his home. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 
6,&nbsp;1961, to Laverne and Jane (Urban) Schumacher. Steve graduated from 
Hays High School in 1980 and attended Allen County Community College on a
 baseball scholarship. On July 20, 1985, Steve married Paula Schippers 
at St. Fidelis Church in Victoria, Kansas. Steve and Paula spent the 
next five years in Victoria before moving to Topeka, where they became 
members of Christ the King Church. Together they had two sons, Wade and 
Wyatt. For over 35 years, Steve was employed as a brick and stone mason 
and masonry foreman. Throughout his career, he contributed to a variety 
of construction projects across the Midwest. His passions included 
hunting, fishing, playing baseball, and coaching his two sons and area 
youth in several sports.&nbsp;&nbsp;Steve is survived by his wife, Paula of Topeka; two sons, Wade 
Schumacher (Ashley Wunder) of Topeka and Wyatt Schumacher of Victoria; 
parents, Laverne and Jane Schumacher of Hays; two brothers, Brian (Jane)
 Schumacher of Hays and Bruce (Brenda) Schumacher of Lawrence; sister, 
Eileen Schumacher of Hays; father-in-law, Paul Schippers of Victoria; 
brother-in-law, Troy (Geralyn) Schippers of Victoria; many nieces and 
nephews; extended family; and his four-legged hunting buddy, Kip. He was
 preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wendelin and Anna 
Schumacher; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Bridget Urban; 
and&nbsp;mother-in-law, Theresa Schippers.Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, cremation has taken place. To celebrate
 Steve’s life, a private family service will be held at a later date. In
 lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to be 
made to Kansas Pheasants Forever &amp; Quail Forever. Donations can be 
made by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://pheasantsforever.org/donate">https://pheasantsforever.org/donate</a>Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka, is in charge of arrangements.

Steven Joseph Schumacher

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Mayberry, 53, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at her home in Osborne, KS. 
 Becky was born July 12, 1967, in Phillipsburg, KS, the daughter of 
Donald John and Iris Jean (Keever) Rhoades.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Free Methodist Church, Osborne, KS. She was preceded in death by her father. 
 Becky is survived by a son Raymond A. (Jessica) Moore of Creston, IA; 
her mother Iris Rhoades of Smith Center; sister Donel (David) Sturgeon 
of Plainville; niece Kendra (Eric) Sears and great nephew Owen Sears all
 of Baldwin City; and a special friend Randall Brooks of Downs. 
 A public visitation will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a short prayer service starting at 11:30 
a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS.&nbsp; Private family burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Osborne 
County Food Pantry and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Mayberry, 53, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at her home in Osborne, KS. 
 Becky was born July 12, 1967, in Phillipsburg, KS, the daughter of 
Donald John and Iris Jean (Keever) Rhoades.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Free Methodist Church, Osborne, KS. She was preceded in death by her father. 
 Becky is survived by a son Raymond A. (Jessica) Moore of Creston, IA; 
her mother Iris Rhoades of Smith Center; sister Donel (David) Sturgeon 
of Plainville; niece Kendra (Eric) Sears and great nephew Owen Sears all
 of Baldwin City; and a special friend Randall Brooks of Downs. 
 A public visitation will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with a short prayer service starting at 11:30 
a.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, 
KS.&nbsp; Private family burial will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Osborne 
County Food Pantry and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rebecca 'Becky' Lynn Mayberry

Priscilla Rae Moore, 76, of Colby, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born August 22, 1944, in 
Grinnell, KS, to John “J.E.” and Gertrude (Schwarz) Moore. Priscilla 
married David Moore on December 12, 1961 and to this union 6 children 
were born. They later divorced. 

Priscilla spent many years working as a 
waitress, and she strived to give all her customers friendly and 
efficient service. In the mid 90’s she moved to Lafayette, CO and lived 
there for 14years before moving to Colby, where she had lived the last 
12 years. Priscilla enjoyed visiting her kids in Massachusetts and when 
she couldn’t be there in person, would mail them homemade cinnamon 
rolls. She was a good friend and sister and loved having people over for
 meals and baking and cooking for others. She also enjoyed bowling and 
volunteering as a Pink Lady at Citizens Medical Center with the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). 
Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Colter Suters 
and siblings, John Moore, Gretchen Anderson and Carol Albers. 
She is survived by her children, Michele (Johnny Gilbert) Moore, 
Lafayette, CO, Colleen (Ken) Bixenman, Colby, KS; Camille (Tim) 
Moore-Vahle, Swink, CO, Monique Suters, North Adams, MA, Michael (Robyn)
 Moore, Pratt, KS and Andrew Moore, Oakley, KS; siblings, Jeanne Mann, 
Quinter, KS, Joe Moore, Overbrook, KS, Pat (Edie) Moore, Lee’s Summit, 
MO; Helen (Jerry) Nieman, Golden, CO; Mike (Peggy) Moore, Hays, KS and 
Iris (Jerald) Peterson, Rose Hill, KS; 10 grandchildren, Erica Schmidt, 
Jessica (Aaron) Dempewolf, Jared (Sally) Bixenman, Josephine Einsel, 
Jaydon Bixenman, Makenzie Suters, Marlee Suters, Jake Einsel, Ella 
Suters and Julian Bixenman and eight great-grandchildren. 
Private services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart 
Church, Thomas County EMS, RSVP, or Genesis Food Bank and can be sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Priscilla Rae Moore, 76, of Colby, died Friday, December 25, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born August 22, 1944, in 
Grinnell, KS, to John “J.E.” and Gertrude (Schwarz) Moore. Priscilla 
married David Moore on December 12, 1961 and to this union 6 children 
were born. They later divorced. Priscilla spent many years working as a 
waitress, and she strived to give all her customers friendly and 
efficient service. In the mid 90’s she moved to Lafayette, CO and lived 
there for 14years before moving to Colby, where she had lived the last 
12 years. Priscilla enjoyed visiting her kids in Massachusetts and when 
she couldn’t be there in person, would mail them homemade cinnamon 
rolls. She was a good friend and sister and loved having people over for
 meals and baking and cooking for others. She also enjoyed bowling and 
volunteering as a Pink Lady at Citizens Medical Center with the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). 
Priscilla was preceded in death by her parents; grandson Colter Suters 
and siblings, John Moore, Gretchen Anderson and Carol Albers. 
She is survived by her children, Michele (Johnny Gilbert) Moore, 
Lafayette, CO, Colleen (Ken) Bixenman, Colby, KS; Camille (Tim) 
Moore-Vahle, Swink, CO, Monique Suters, North Adams, MA, Michael (Robyn)
 Moore, Pratt, KS and Andrew Moore, Oakley, KS; siblings, Jeanne Mann, 
Quinter, KS, Joe Moore, Overbrook, KS, Pat (Edie) Moore, Lee’s Summit, 
MO; Helen (Jerry) Nieman, Golden, CO; Mike (Peggy) Moore, Hays, KS and 
Iris (Jerald) Peterson, Rose Hill, KS; 10 grandchildren, Erica Schmidt, 
Jessica (Aaron) Dempewolf, Jared (Sally) Bixenman, Josephine Einsel, 
Jaydon Bixenman, Makenzie Suters, Marlee Suters, Jake Einsel, Ella 
Suters and Julian Bixenman and eight great-grandchildren. 
Private services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart 
Church, Thomas County EMS, RSVP, or Genesis Food Bank and can be sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Priscilla Rae Moore

Kathryn Ann Meysman passed away on December 26, 2020, at her home in 
Atwood. She was born on January 3, 1949, in Atwood, KS, to LaVoe and 
Elaine (Leinwetter) Fikan. 
Kathy attended Lone Prairie School District #226 for grades one and two,
 then went to Atwood Grade School. She graduated from Atwood Community 
High School in 1967 where she played in the band, was in mixed chorus, 
advanced chorus and girls glee club. She was an honor student and loved 
to read. Kathy was a Red Cross swim instructor at the Atwood Swimming 
Pool, where she also coached the boys swim team. 
Kathy was a member of the Atwood Methodist Church, where she sang in the
 high school choir. She was also a member of Girl Scouts. After 
graduation she attended the University of Kansas. Kathy then moved to 
the Denver area where she worked for a construction business as office 
manager and later for other businesses. 
In 2009 Kathy moved back to Atwood to care for her mother. She continued
 to work, doing income tax preparation for individuals and working 
part-time at Schnee’s Hometown Center and the Atwood Country Club until 
2020. Kathy was an avid Broncos fan and made chili for all of the fans 
watching the game at the Country Club. 
Kathy was a soft-touch for homeless cats and dogs. She cared for many animals throughout her life. 
Kathy was preceded in death by her father, in 1994, and her sister Connis, in 2009. 
She leaves to mourn her passing her mother, many Fikan and Leinwetter 
cousins, step-son Troy Gray and family, niece Jennifer Gulley and 
family, special friend Brandon and many other friends. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 
2021, at the Atwood United Methodist Church, with inurnment in Fairview 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the church, Rawlins County 
Health Center or the Atwood City Pool and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kathryn Ann Meysman passed away on December 26, 2020, at her home in 
Atwood. She was born on January 3, 1949, in Atwood, KS, to LaVoe and 
Elaine (Leinwetter) Fikan. 
Kathy attended Lone Prairie School District #226 for grades one and two,
 then went to Atwood Grade School. She graduated from Atwood Community 
High School in 1967 where she played in the band, was in mixed chorus, 
advanced chorus and girls glee club. She was an honor student and loved 
to read. Kathy was a Red Cross swim instructor at the Atwood Swimming 
Pool, where she also coached the boys swim team. 
Kathy was a member of the Atwood Methodist Church, where she sang in the
 high school choir. She was also a member of Girl Scouts. After 
graduation she attended the University of Kansas. Kathy then moved to 
the Denver area where she worked for a construction business as office 
manager and later for other businesses. 
In 2009 Kathy moved back to Atwood to care for her mother. She continued
 to work, doing income tax preparation for individuals and working 
part-time at Schnee’s Hometown Center and the Atwood Country Club until 
2020. Kathy was an avid Broncos fan and made chili for all of the fans 
watching the game at the Country Club. 
Kathy was a soft-touch for homeless cats and dogs. She cared for many animals throughout her life. 
Kathy was preceded in death by her father, in 1994, and her sister Connis, in 2009. 
She leaves to mourn her passing her mother, many Fikan and Leinwetter 
cousins, step-son Troy Gray and family, niece Jennifer Gulley and 
family, special friend Brandon and many other friends. 
A Memorial Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 
2021, at the Atwood United Methodist Church, with inurnment in Fairview 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the church, Rawlins County 
Health Center or the Atwood City Pool and may be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kathryn Ann 'Kathy' Meysman (Fikan)

John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. 
 John was born January 27, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, son of Norbert and 
Theresa (Rajewski) Robben. He grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and later 
moved to Denver, Colorado, with his family. He married Karen 
Hartman on July 30, 1982, in Beloit, Kansas. Together they had two 
daughters. They lived in Victoria, Kansas, for a number of years, where 
he was member of the Knights of Columbus, in Victoria, Kansas, and at 
one time was a Grand Knight. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the 
City of Victoria. John served on City Council for a short time and also 
served on the school board in Victoria. They later moved to Denver, 
Colorado in 1991, where he was an electrician for 10 years. The family later moved back to Kansas in 2004, where John was employed by the DL Smith Electric for 15 years. Survivors
 include a Wife, Karen Robben; Daughters, Brandy (Diego) Robben Sanchez 
and Tiffany (Tim) Schmoll; Brothers, Michael (Sandra) Robben, James 
(Crystal) Robben, Daniel (Cindy) Robben, Joseph (Gail) Robben; Sister, 
Marijo (Terry) Isbell, and Susan (John) Karlin; Many nieces and nephews 
and extended family. John was preceded in death by his parents. A
 Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the 
Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. 245 NW Independence 
Ave, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services,
 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, (National Alliance on Mental Illness).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. 
 John was born January 27, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, son of Norbert and 
Theresa (Rajewski) Robben. He grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and later 
moved to Denver, Colorado, with his family. He married Karen 
Hartman on July 30, 1982, in Beloit, Kansas. Together they had two 
daughters. They lived in Victoria, Kansas, for a number of years, where 
he was member of the Knights of Columbus, in Victoria, Kansas, and at 
one time was a Grand Knight. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the 
City of Victoria. John served on City Council for a short time and also 
served on the school board in Victoria. They later moved to Denver, 
Colorado in 1991, where he was an electrician for 10 years. The family later moved back to Kansas in 2004, where John was employed by the DL Smith Electric for 15 years. Survivors
 include a Wife, Karen Robben; Daughters, Brandy (Diego) Robben Sanchez 
and Tiffany (Tim) Schmoll; Brothers, Michael (Sandra) Robben, James 
(Crystal) Robben, Daniel (Cindy) Robben, Joseph (Gail) Robben; Sister, 
Marijo (Terry) Isbell, and Susan (John) Karlin; Many nieces and nephews 
and extended family. John was preceded in death by his parents. A
 Memorial Service will be 2:00 pm., Saturday, January 9, 2021, at the 
Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. 245 NW Independence 
Ave, Topeka, Kansas. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services,
 starting at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to NAMI, (National Alliance on Mental Illness).&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

John Robben

Phillipsburg resident Charles R. Portenier passed away Saturday, December 26th, 2020, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Ne at the age of 78.

He was born February 1, 1942, in Phillips County, KS the son of Alven and Rosa (McFarland) Portenier.

Charles was united in marriage to Diane Rogers on June 1, 1961, in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include his two daughters Linda Power and husband 
Mark of Newport, TN and Kristi Monroe and husband Terry of McPherson, 
KS; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and sister Marjorie Jorgensen 
of Seward, NE.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 4th,
 2021 in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Phillips Co., KS, with Pastor Jay 
Brandon officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live or posted on 
our Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Charles will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma Free Methodist Church or Agra American Legion.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Charles R. Portenier passed away Saturday, December 26th, 2020, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Ne at the age of 78.He was born February 1, 1942, in Phillips County, KS the son of Alven and Rosa (McFarland) Portenier.Charles was united in marriage to Diane Rogers on June 1, 1961, in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include his two daughters Linda Power and husband 
Mark of Newport, TN and Kristi Monroe and husband Terry of McPherson, 
KS; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; and sister Marjorie Jorgensen 
of Seward, NE.Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 4th,
 2021 in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Phillips Co., KS, with Pastor Jay 
Brandon officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live or posted on 
our Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Charles will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alma Free Methodist Church or Agra American Legion.

Charles R. Portenier

Regina Ann Irvine, age 79, of Manhattan, died Tuesday December 22, 2020, at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. 
Regina was born on August 9, 1941, in Walker, Kansas, the daughter of 
Edward and Caroline (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. She grew up in the and 
attended local school and graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, 
Kansas with the class of 1959. 
On January 7, 1961, in Gorham, she was united in marriage to Thomas 
Irvine. This coming January they would have celebrated 60 years of 
marriage together. Tom survives at their home in Manhattan. 
Regina was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. 
She worked at Seven Dolors School lunchroom as the baker and milk lady 
for 30 years, helping prepare and serve lunches for the school kids. 
She also enjoyed to volunteer time at the church budget shop and with 
Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. 
Regina loved spending time at the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center 
in Manhattan. She loved horses and her dogs, especially her “Little 
Lady”. 
Regina was preceded in death by her son, Anthony “Tony” Irvine 
September, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Norman 
Schrant, and sister-in-law Armela Schrant. 
In addition to her husband Tom, she is survived by her daughter, Joanne 
Reed (Joe) of Manhattan; her grandchildren, Kasey Reed (Laurynn) and 
Marlena Hunley (Gates) and 3 great-grandchildren, Melea, Rebecca Grace 
and Clara Ann. Also, her siblings: Fran Schroeder (Bud) of Prescott, 
Arizona, Everett Schrant (Alice) of Gorham, Kansas, Vernon Schrant of 
Harper, Kansas, and her sister-in-law Bernita Schrant of Victoria, 
Kansas. 
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 
p.m. Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral
 Home in Manhattan. 
A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday following the visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. Patrick’s – Lake Elbow Community in Manhattan. 
Memorial contributions in memory of Regina are suggested to the Good 
Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House or the Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
 Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. 
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Regina Ann Irvine, age 79, of Manhattan, died Tuesday December 22, 2020, at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. 
Regina was born on August 9, 1941, in Walker, Kansas, the daughter of 
Edward and Caroline (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. She grew up in the and 
attended local school and graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, 
Kansas with the class of 1959. 
On January 7, 1961, in Gorham, she was united in marriage to Thomas 
Irvine. This coming January they would have celebrated 60 years of 
marriage together. Tom survives at their home in Manhattan. 
Regina was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. 
She worked at Seven Dolors School lunchroom as the baker and milk lady 
for 30 years, helping prepare and serve lunches for the school kids. 
She also enjoyed to volunteer time at the church budget shop and with 
Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. 
Regina loved spending time at the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center 
in Manhattan. She loved horses and her dogs, especially her “Little 
Lady”. 
Regina was preceded in death by her son, Anthony “Tony” Irvine 
September, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Norman 
Schrant, and sister-in-law Armela Schrant. 
In addition to her husband Tom, she is survived by her daughter, Joanne 
Reed (Joe) of Manhattan; her grandchildren, Kasey Reed (Laurynn) and 
Marlena Hunley (Gates) and 3 great-grandchildren, Melea, Rebecca Grace 
and Clara Ann. Also, her siblings: Fran Schroeder (Bud) of Prescott, 
Arizona, Everett Schrant (Alice) of Gorham, Kansas, Vernon Schrant of 
Harper, Kansas, and her sister-in-law Bernita Schrant of Victoria, 
Kansas. 
The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 
p.m. Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral
 Home in Manhattan. 
A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday following the visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home. 
Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. Patrick’s – Lake Elbow Community in Manhattan. 
Memorial contributions in memory of Regina are suggested to the Good 
Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House or the Seven Dolors Catholic Church.
 Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. 
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Regina Ann Irvine

Earl Eugene Moss was born on October 11, 1933, at his family farm 11 west
 and ½ mile North of Hoxie, Kansas. He unexpectedly passed away 
December 25, 2020, at the Sheridan County Health Complex. 
 Earl attended grade school in the Bloomfield township school. This 
school house would eventually become the home he and Opal would share 
for over 67 years until his passing. He attended Hoxie High School his 
freshman year before transferring to Menlo High School where he 
graduated in 1951. After High School, Earl attended Fort Hays State for
 one semester until his true calling brought him home to farm.
 Earl had a great passion for basketball and played at Menlo High 
School where they placed third in State his Senior year. He also 
played on the Hoxie town team, where he was known for his “patented turn
 around fade away jump shot!”
 In the summer of 1952, Earl met the love of his life, Opal Barnett. 
 They were united in marriage at Opal’s parents' home north of Rexford 
June 2nd 1953. In order to get the Bloomfield School house ready for 
them to move into they had to auger wheat out of the basement. 
 Earl loved his community and was a great leader. He served as a 
county committee man for the ASCS office, Board of Directors of First 
National Bank, Elder at Hoxie Christian Church and a Past Exhaulted 
Ruler of the Hoxie Elks Lodge. 
 Earl was also a visionary and entrepreneur. He was one of the first
 farmers for Sheridan County to drill an irrigation well. He was one 
of the first in the area to introduce the use of a grain cart in 
harvest. In 1969, he was one of the original nine owners in the Hoxie 
Feed Lot. 
 Earl had a quick wit and great sense of humor. The only thing Earl 
loved more than card playing, golf and fishing, were his friendships and
 his family. And honestly, he became good friends with everyone he met!
 Earl is survived by his wife Opal; sons, Tim Moss and wife Dana of 
Selden, Kansas and Gary Moss and wife Teri of Hoxie, Kansas; sister, 
Margaret Muelenkamp of Oakley, Kansas; six grandchildren; seven 
step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight 
step-great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his infant son, James Allen Moss; 
parents, James W. and Orpha M. Moss; and brother, Johnnie Moss; and 
sister, Esther Woofter.
 A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 10:30
 A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church in Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will 
be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home
 from Noon until 6:30 P.M. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 
6:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Earl Moss Memorial and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. 
 Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This 
service will be livestreamed by Open Spaces Sports. Please check the 
website, www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com for the link to the service.
 Earl and Opals commitment to their 67 year marriage, along with his 
faith and trust in Jesus allowed Earl to maintain his positive outlook 
on life despite his health struggles.

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 </figure>Earl Eugene Moss was born on October 11, 1933, at his family farm 11 west
 and ½ mile North of Hoxie, Kansas. He unexpectedly passed away 
December 25, 2020, at the Sheridan County Health Complex. 
 Earl attended grade school in the Bloomfield township school. This 
school house would eventually become the home he and Opal would share 
for over 67 years until his passing. He attended Hoxie High School his 
freshman year before transferring to Menlo High School where he 
graduated in 1951. After High School, Earl attended Fort Hays State for
 one semester until his true calling brought him home to farm.
 Earl had a great passion for basketball and played at Menlo High 
School where they placed third in State his Senior year. He also 
played on the Hoxie town team, where he was known for his “patented turn
 around fade away jump shot!”
 In the summer of 1952, Earl met the love of his life, Opal Barnett. 
 They were united in marriage at Opal’s parents' home north of Rexford 
June 2nd 1953. In order to get the Bloomfield School house ready for 
them to move into they had to auger wheat out of the basement. 
 Earl loved his community and was a great leader. He served as a 
county committee man for the ASCS office, Board of Directors of First 
National Bank, Elder at Hoxie Christian Church and a Past Exhaulted 
Ruler of the Hoxie Elks Lodge. 
 Earl was also a visionary and entrepreneur. He was one of the first
 farmers for Sheridan County to drill an irrigation well. He was one 
of the first in the area to introduce the use of a grain cart in 
harvest. In 1969, he was one of the original nine owners in the Hoxie 
Feed Lot. 
 Earl had a quick wit and great sense of humor. The only thing Earl 
loved more than card playing, golf and fishing, were his friendships and
 his family. And honestly, he became good friends with everyone he met!
 Earl is survived by his wife Opal; sons, Tim Moss and wife Dana of 
Selden, Kansas and Gary Moss and wife Teri of Hoxie, Kansas; sister, 
Margaret Muelenkamp of Oakley, Kansas; six grandchildren; seven 
step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and eight 
step-great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his infant son, James Allen Moss; 
parents, James W. and Orpha M. Moss; and brother, Johnnie Moss; and 
sister, Esther Woofter.
 A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, December 30, 2020, 10:30
 A.M. at the Hoxie Christian Church in Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will 
be held on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home
 from Noon until 6:30 P.M. Family will receive friends from 5:00 to 
6:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Earl Moss Memorial and may be 
sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. 
 Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This 
service will be livestreamed by Open Spaces Sports. Please check the 
website, www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com for the link to the service.
 Earl and Opals commitment to their 67 year marriage, along with his 
faith and trust in Jesus allowed Earl to maintain his positive outlook 
on life despite his health struggles.

Earl E. Moss

Neva Lou Ann Edwards, loving wife and mother, went home to Jesus on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 84.

Neva was born on June 13, 1936, at the 
Morgan Homestead, 10 miles south of Atwood, KS, to Joe and Leola 
(Bosler) Morgan. She met Clifford Duane Edwards, the love of her life, 
while they were in high school. They married on August 28, 1954, and 
went on to have three children: Mark, Marilyn, and Cecily.

Neva was a lifelong learner and a lover
 of education. She graduated as Valedictorian from Atwood High School in
 1954. After raising children and caring for her home, she returned to 
college and graduated from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1976 with 
her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She continued her 
post-graduate studies, eventually earning her PhD in Educational 
Administrative Leadership from Kansas State University in 1986. During 
her time in Manhattan, KS, she became an avid K-State Wildcat fan.

Neva was an elementary school teacher 
at Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays. Later, she served as principal 
at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Plainville, KS; then at McCandless 
Elementary School in Hutchinson, KS, and finally at Lincoln Elementary 
School in McPherson, KS.

Her pursuits went well beyond the 
classroom; she was not only incredibly intelligent, she was also very 
creative and adventurous. She made pottery, was a talented seamstress, 
and loved to learn new crafts such as knitting, quilting, and 
crocheting. She enjoyed telling stories through the medium of children’s
 books, poetry, and music. Neva studied for and gained her private 
pilot’s license to accompany her husband Cliff on air adventures. She 
was fearless when it came to international travel and often visited her 
daughter Cecily in foreign countries such as Germany, Turkey, Austria, 
Poland, France and many others.

Above all, however, she held an 
unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.
 She leaves a rich spiritual heritage for her children, grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren.

Neva joins her husband Cliff, her granddaughter Laura Stroup, her parents and her siblings in Heaven.

She is survived by her children: Mark 
Edwards, Manhattan, KS; Marilyn Engel and husband Bruce, Hays, KS; and 
Cecily Hill and husband Paul, Huntsville, AL; eleven grandchildren: Cara
 Rignell and husband Lonnie, Caleb Edwards, Mariel Edwards, Rita 
Edwards, Lee Stroup, Landon Stroup, Layton Stroup, Katelyn Engel, Ryan 
Hill and wife Jasmine, Olivia Hill, and Austin Hill; and eight 
great-grandchildren. 

Neva was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on
 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at High Plains Baptist Church, Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial will be at 3:30 pm on Wednesday in the Chardon Cemetery in rural 
Rawlins County. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on 
Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s 
Association at https://www.alz.org/ or in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Neva may be left for the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Neva Lou Ann Edwards, loving wife and mother, went home to Jesus on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the age of 84.Neva was born on June 13, 1936, at the 
Morgan Homestead, 10 miles south of Atwood, KS, to Joe and Leola 
(Bosler) Morgan. She met Clifford Duane Edwards, the love of her life, 
while they were in high school. They married on August 28, 1954, and 
went on to have three children: Mark, Marilyn, and Cecily.Neva was a lifelong learner and a lover
 of education. She graduated as Valedictorian from Atwood High School in
 1954. After raising children and caring for her home, she returned to 
college and graduated from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1976 with 
her bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She continued her 
post-graduate studies, eventually earning her PhD in Educational 
Administrative Leadership from Kansas State University in 1986. During 
her time in Manhattan, KS, she became an avid K-State Wildcat fan.Neva was an elementary school teacher 
at Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays. Later, she served as principal 
at Sacred Heart Elementary School in Plainville, KS; then at McCandless 
Elementary School in Hutchinson, KS, and finally at Lincoln Elementary 
School in McPherson, KS.Her pursuits went well beyond the 
classroom; she was not only incredibly intelligent, she was also very 
creative and adventurous. She made pottery, was a talented seamstress, 
and loved to learn new crafts such as knitting, quilting, and 
crocheting. She enjoyed telling stories through the medium of children’s
 books, poetry, and music. Neva studied for and gained her private 
pilot’s license to accompany her husband Cliff on air adventures. She 
was fearless when it came to international travel and often visited her 
daughter Cecily in foreign countries such as Germany, Turkey, Austria, 
Poland, France and many others.Above all, however, she held an 
unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her.
 She leaves a rich spiritual heritage for her children, grandchildren, 
and great-grandchildren.Neva joins her husband Cliff, her granddaughter Laura Stroup, her parents and her siblings in Heaven.She is survived by her children: Mark 
Edwards, Manhattan, KS; Marilyn Engel and husband Bruce, Hays, KS; and 
Cecily Hill and husband Paul, Huntsville, AL; eleven grandchildren: Cara
 Rignell and husband Lonnie, Caleb Edwards, Mariel Edwards, Rita 
Edwards, Lee Stroup, Landon Stroup, Layton Stroup, Katelyn Engel, Ryan 
Hill and wife Jasmine, Olivia Hill, and Austin Hill; and eight 
great-grandchildren. Neva was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew her.Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on
 Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at High Plains Baptist Church, Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial will be at 3:30 pm on Wednesday in the Chardon Cemetery in rural 
Rawlins County. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time on 
Wednesday at the church. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s 
Association at https://www.alz.org/ or in care of Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Neva may be left for the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Neva Lou Ann Edwards

Jackie Ann Atkinson, age 55, died on Friday, December 25, 2020, at the
 Warsaw Healthcare and Rehab in Warsaw, Missouri. She was born on 
December 12, 1965, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Steve James 
Jacobus Sr. and Louise May Russell.

She earned an associates degree in art and worked as a peer specialist at Compass Behavior Health.

Survivors include:&nbsp;One child - Jessica Lee of Gresham, Oregon;&nbsp;Father
 - Steve James Jacobus, Sr. of Lakin, Kansas;&nbsp;One Brother - Daniel 
(Jody) Jacobus of Lakin, Kansas;&nbsp;Three Nieces - Amanda Morris of Yuma, 
Colorado,&nbsp;Deeanna Jacobus of Lamar, Colorado,&nbsp;Rabekah Samp of Lincoln, 
Nebraska;&nbsp;Two Nephews - David Jacobus of Columbus, Nebraska,&nbsp;Hunter 
Morrison of La Junta, Colorado.

Private family interment will take place at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Jacobus Family in care of Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 
67846.

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 </figure>Jackie Ann Atkinson, age 55, died on Friday, December 25, 2020, at the
 Warsaw Healthcare and Rehab in Warsaw, Missouri. She was born on 
December 12, 1965, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Steve James 
Jacobus Sr. and Louise May Russell.She earned an associates degree in art and worked as a peer specialist at Compass Behavior Health.Survivors include:&nbsp;One child - Jessica Lee of Gresham, Oregon;&nbsp;Father
 - Steve James Jacobus, Sr. of Lakin, Kansas;&nbsp;One Brother - Daniel 
(Jody) Jacobus of Lakin, Kansas;&nbsp;Three Nieces - Amanda Morris of Yuma, 
Colorado,&nbsp;Deeanna Jacobus of Lamar, Colorado,&nbsp;Rabekah Samp of Lincoln, 
Nebraska;&nbsp;Two Nephews - David Jacobus of Columbus, Nebraska,&nbsp;Hunter 
Morrison of La Junta, Colorado.There will be no calling hours.Private family interment will take place at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Jacobus Family in care of Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home of Garden City, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 
67846.

Jackie Ann Atkinson

Michael Marshall Ayala, 68 of Leoti, KS died December 27, 2020 in Garden City, KS after a lengthy illness. He was born in La Junta, CO on October 11, 1952 to Nash and Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala. 

Michael was the youngest of three children, him being the only boy. He attended West Elementary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and junior high at St. Patrick’s Catholic School all in La Junta. He was fortunate to be able to attend 4 years of high school at Roncalli Catholic All-Boys school in Pueblo, CO, graduating with honors. After high school, he attended Otero Junior College for two years, transferring to Adams State College in Alamosa. 

He moved to Colorado Springs, working in construction for two years. Returning to La Junta, he was a fixture at Warehouse Liquors from 1979-1989. In 1990, he moved to Leoti, KS, hiring on at the Kansas Department of Transportation, working his way from maintenance to supervisor, retiring in 2015. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed following the local sports teams of Leoti and any and all sporting events, especially his beloved Denver Broncos. 

Michael was known for his care-free attitude, sense of humor which was above and beyond most. His sharp wit was tempered by his smile and laughter. He used to say his claim to fame was his starring roll as a field worker in Mr. Majestyk, filmed in La Junta in 1974. 

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ledia (Torrez) Ayala, his father, Nash Ayala, Sister, Margaret (Roy) Grasmick, Nephew, Matthew (Jill) Valdez, Niece, Erika Valdez, brother-in laws, Alvin Torrez, Joe (Darlene) Torrez, Blas (Tammi) Torrez and sister-in-law Catalina (Jim) Harris and several relatives. 

He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala, sister, Alice Jean Valdez, mother and father in-law, Mike and Rose Torrez, brother-in-laws, Eddie, Gilbert, Tim and Pete Torrez, both paternal and maternal grandparents, along with several uncles and aunts. 

In lieu of funeral services, he will be cremated and services to be held in La Junta at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael Marshall Ayala, 68 of Leoti, KS died December 27, 2020 in Garden City, KS after a lengthy illness. He was born in La Junta, CO on October 11, 1952 to Nash and Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala. Michael was the youngest of three children, him being the only boy. He attended West Elementary, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and junior high at St. Patrick’s Catholic School all in La Junta. He was fortunate to be able to attend 4 years of high school at Roncalli Catholic All-Boys school in Pueblo, CO, graduating with honors. After high school, he attended Otero Junior College for two years, transferring to Adams State College in Alamosa. He moved to Colorado Springs, working in construction for two years. Returning to La Junta, he was a fixture at Warehouse Liquors from 1979-1989. In 1990, he moved to Leoti, KS, hiring on at the Kansas Department of Transportation, working his way from maintenance to supervisor, retiring in 2015. Upon his retirement, he enjoyed following the local sports teams of Leoti and any and all sporting events, especially his beloved Denver Broncos. Michael was known for his care-free attitude, sense of humor which was above and beyond most. His sharp wit was tempered by his smile and laughter. He used to say his claim to fame was his starring roll as a field worker in Mr. Majestyk, filmed in La Junta in 1974. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Ledia (Torrez) Ayala, his father, Nash Ayala, Sister, Margaret (Roy) Grasmick, Nephew, Matthew (Jill) Valdez, Niece, Erika Valdez, brother-in laws, Alvin Torrez, Joe (Darlene) Torrez, Blas (Tammi) Torrez and sister-in-law Catalina (Jim) Harris and several relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia (Jaquez) Ayala, sister, Alice Jean Valdez, mother and father in-law, Mike and Rose Torrez, brother-in-laws, Eddie, Gilbert, Tim and Pete Torrez, both paternal and maternal grandparents, along with several uncles and aunts. In lieu of funeral services, he will be cremated and services to be held in La Junta at a later date.&nbsp;

Michael Marshall Ayala

Charles W. Perkins, 62, passed away December 26, 2020, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born July 3, 1958, at Ellsworth, to 
Charlie “Choc” &amp; Elda (Janzen) Perkins. He married Leslie Perkins 
April 22, 1978 at Ellsworth.

Charles was the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Barton 
Community College for 35 years. He was a member of Grace Community 
Church in Great Bend. Charles enjoyed anything having to do with the 
outdoors, including, motorcycles and Jeeps. He especially loved spending
 time with his family.

Survivors include, his wife, Leslie Perkins of the home; two sons, 
Levi Perkins and wife Jenifer of Topeka, and Aaron Perkins of Wichita 
Falls, Tx.; his mother, Elda Perkins of Lorraine; a brother, Herbert 
Perkins of Lorraine; a sister, Cindy Perkins-Wereley and husband Brian 
of San Antonio, Tex.; and four grandchildren, Joe Perkins, John Perkins,
 Matthew Perkins, and Lily Perkins. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Charlie "Choc" Perkins; his father in law, Joe Lee Wright; and a
 sister in law, Jan Perkins.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, 
January 2, 2021, at Grace Community Church in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Jay Beuoy presiding. A Private Family Interment will be in Lorraine 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Central Kansas Dream Center,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Charles W. Perkins, 62, passed away December 26, 2020, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born July 3, 1958, at Ellsworth, to 
Charlie “Choc” &amp; Elda (Janzen) Perkins. He married Leslie Perkins 
April 22, 1978 at Ellsworth.Charles was the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Barton 
Community College for 35 years. He was a member of Grace Community 
Church in Great Bend. Charles enjoyed anything having to do with the 
outdoors, including, motorcycles and Jeeps. He especially loved spending
 time with his family.Survivors include, his wife, Leslie Perkins of the home; two sons, 
Levi Perkins and wife Jenifer of Topeka, and Aaron Perkins of Wichita 
Falls, Tx.; his mother, Elda Perkins of Lorraine; a brother, Herbert 
Perkins of Lorraine; a sister, Cindy Perkins-Wereley and husband Brian 
of San Antonio, Tex.; and four grandchildren, Joe Perkins, John Perkins,
 Matthew Perkins, and Lily Perkins. He was preceded in death by his 
father, Charlie "Choc" Perkins; his father in law, Joe Lee Wright; and a
 sister in law, Jan Perkins.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 
2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, 
January 2, 2021, at Grace Community Church in Great Bend, with Pastor 
Jay Beuoy presiding. A Private Family Interment will be in Lorraine 
Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Central Kansas Dream Center,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Charles W. Perkins

September 6, 1968
 -
 December 26, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 </figure>September 6, 1968
 -
 December 26, 2020 An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Anthony Michael Ray Arnold

Margaret Ann Brack, age 76, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the&nbsp;Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, after a short battle with cancer. 

She was the eldest daughter of Frank J and Hanora (Henderson) Keller born on May 4th, 1944 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;She attended Ellis High School graduating in 1962. On October 5, 1963 she married the love of her life,&nbsp;Morris Brack, in Ellis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Margaret lived all of her adult life in Ellis, living on the farm with Morris, for many years she worked at Alloway’s Restaurant in the days of the buffet, patrons came from far and wide to eat the buffet especially on Mother's Days, Easter and Memorial Day weekend. She always spoke with pride of the days feeding the local families and friends as well as those who came to Ellis to visit. In more recent years she could be seen doing maintenance at Spruce Village, and making crafts and meals for some of her adopted residents there. She also worked at Meal site and with her daughter Margo at the Ellis Golf Club. All who knew Margaret knew she truly had a heart of gold, if she had a dollar, it meant someone else had 75 cents, she never wanted any attention for her kindness and good deeds, preferring instead to remain in the background. She loved anything to do with family, crafts, puzzles, sewing, canning, cooking, baking, attending the kids and grandkids games and activities and racing, especially racing, always cheering for her #8B Kaishen Brack and #08 Dakota Sproul. Margaret loved her husband Morris, taking care of him daily as he faded away from Alzheimer’s and was heartbroken when he passed away only 1.5 years ago. Without a doubt her greatest pride and joy was her 3 children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, her unselfish love and the gleam in her eyes, along with her warm smile were heartwarming, anytime she was around them. Her kindness and love of her family was apparent every day as she put everyone before herself and never asked anything in return since “she didn't want to bother anyone.”

She is survived by her son Mark Brack (Gail), two daughters, Maryl (Tim) Gottschalk and Margo Brack, all of Ellis, Three sisters, Virginia (Gina Sproul, Judy Kuhn and Deanna Wellbrock, all of Hays. Grandchildren, Jerome Gottshalk (Jenni), Kimberly Gottschalk, Keisha Ghumm (Ethan) Kaishen Brack; step grandchildren, Sarah Dreiling (Joe) Todd Walker, and Christy Schoenthaler (Devin) great grandchildren, Julian Gottschalk, Braxton Ghumm: and great step grandchildren, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, Emmitt Dreiling and Easton Schoenthaler.

She was preceded in death by her husband Morris, her parents, and brothers Al and Darrell Keller, and brother in law Chuck Sproul. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial visitation will be Thursday 9:30 AM until service time with a rosary service will be at 10:00 AM all at St. Mary's Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ellis Meal Site or Ellis Food Pantry. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Margaret Ann Brack, age 76, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, at the&nbsp;Good Samaritan Society, Ellis, after a short battle with cancer. She was the eldest daughter of Frank J and Hanora (Henderson) Keller born on May 4th, 1944 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;She attended Ellis High School graduating in 1962. On October 5, 1963 she married the love of her life,&nbsp;Morris Brack, in Ellis at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Margaret lived all of her adult life in Ellis, living on the farm with Morris, for many years she worked at Alloway’s Restaurant in the days of the buffet, patrons came from far and wide to eat the buffet especially on Mother's Days, Easter and Memorial Day weekend. She always spoke with pride of the days feeding the local families and friends as well as those who came to Ellis to visit. In more recent years she could be seen doing maintenance at Spruce Village, and making crafts and meals for some of her adopted residents there. She also worked at Meal site and with her daughter Margo at the Ellis Golf Club. All who knew Margaret knew she truly had a heart of gold, if she had a dollar, it meant someone else had 75 cents, she never wanted any attention for her kindness and good deeds, preferring instead to remain in the background. She loved anything to do with family, crafts, puzzles, sewing, canning, cooking, baking, attending the kids and grandkids games and activities and racing, especially racing, always cheering for her #8B Kaishen Brack and #08 Dakota Sproul. Margaret loved her husband Morris, taking care of him daily as he faded away from Alzheimer’s and was heartbroken when he passed away only 1.5 years ago. Without a doubt her greatest pride and joy was her 3 children, her grandchildren and her great grandchildren, her unselfish love and the gleam in her eyes, along with her warm smile were heartwarming, anytime she was around them. Her kindness and love of her family was apparent every day as she put everyone before herself and never asked anything in return since “she didn't want to bother anyone.” She is survived by her son Mark Brack (Gail), two daughters, Maryl (Tim) Gottschalk and Margo Brack, all of Ellis, Three sisters, Virginia (Gina Sproul, Judy Kuhn and Deanna Wellbrock, all of Hays. Grandchildren, Jerome Gottshalk (Jenni), Kimberly Gottschalk, Keisha Ghumm (Ethan) Kaishen Brack; step grandchildren, Sarah Dreiling (Joe) Todd Walker, and Christy Schoenthaler (Devin) great grandchildren, Julian Gottschalk, Braxton Ghumm: and great step grandchildren, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, Emmitt Dreiling and Easton Schoenthaler. She was preceded in death by her husband Morris, her parents, and brothers Al and Darrell Keller, and brother in law Chuck Sproul. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 31, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial visitation will be Thursday 9:30 AM until service time with a rosary service will be at 10:00 AM all at St. Mary's Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Ellis Meal Site or Ellis Food Pantry. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Margaret Ann Brack

Troy Gene Faulkender, 52, of Oakley, died Monday, December 21, 2020. He 
was born June 29, 1968, in St. Francis, KS, to Roger and Joyce (Douthit)
 Faulkender. 

Troy attended St. Francis schools and represented the 
Indians as a 1985 State Champion wrestler. He graduated from St. Francis
 High School in 1986 and went on to attend Colby Community College and 
Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Troy was
 a member of the Livestock Judging team at both Colby and K-State. He 
loved hunting and had a passion for ranching. 
Troy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thad Sr. and Hazel Douthit and Howard “Phiz” and Grace Faulkender. 
He’s survived by his children, Cody (Emily) Faulkender, Oakley and Taryn
 Faulkender, Hays; parents, Roger Faulkender, St. Francis and Joyce 
Faulkender, St. Francis; siblings, Tye (Amber) Faulkender, Leighann 
(Mike) Bandel and Lori (Cale) Reiger, all of St. Francis; several 
cousins and many nieces and nephews. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701 to help with final 
expenses. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Troy Gene Faulkender, 52, of Oakley, died Monday, December 21, 2020. He 
was born June 29, 1968, in St. Francis, KS, to Roger and Joyce (Douthit)
 Faulkender. Troy attended St. Francis schools and represented the 
Indians as a 1985 State Champion wrestler. He graduated from St. Francis
 High School in 1986 and went on to attend Colby Community College and 
Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree. Troy was
 a member of the Livestock Judging team at both Colby and K-State. He 
loved hunting and had a passion for ranching. 
Troy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Thad Sr. and Hazel Douthit and Howard “Phiz” and Grace Faulkender. 
He’s survived by his children, Cody (Emily) Faulkender, Oakley and Taryn
 Faulkender, Hays; parents, Roger Faulkender, St. Francis and Joyce 
Faulkender, St. Francis; siblings, Tye (Amber) Faulkender, Leighann 
(Mike) Bandel and Lori (Cale) Reiger, all of St. Francis; several 
cousins and many nieces and nephews. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701 to help with final 
expenses. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Troy Gene Faulkender

Debra Ann “Debbie” Lorson, age 67, passed away peacefully at home with
 her family by her side on December 25, 2020, after a long battle with 
lung cancer. She was born March 4, 1953, in Salina, Kansas to Florian 
and Reita (Gibson) Glassman and graduated from Hays High School. She 
married Phillip Allen Lorson in June of 1972. For many years, Debra 
worked as a bookkeeper at the Agri-trails Co-op in Hope. 
Debra bowled for many years and loved to sew and crochet. Debra was a 
dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and 
embraced every moment with them. Once her grandchildren were born, they
 were her pride and joy. She enjoyed going to all the ballgames and was
 always their biggest fan. She would be baking cookies and playing 
games, there was never a dull moment with them. She especially loved 
her role as G.G. She had a big heart and always willing to help. 
Debra was a longtime member of St. Phillips Catholic Church of Hope, and a member of the Altar Society. 
She was a loving and devoted mother of twins Kelly Coup (Justin) of 
Hope, Kerry Ditto (Darren) of Abilene, and son Chad Lorson (Brittney) of
 Hope. She had nine grandchildren, Tatum, Reagan, Spencer, Breken, 
Brighton, Kierstyn, Quincy, Brixton, and Bristol, five brothers, John 
Glassman (Rhonda) of Russell, Rick Glassman (Cheryl) of Hays, Mike 
Glassman (Sandy) of Victoria, Mark Glassman (Dee) of Allen, Texas, and 
Chris Glassman of Hays, and many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial for Debbie will be 11:00 am Monday, December 
28, 2020 at the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Hope with Father Peter 
O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 5:00 pm Sunday evening 
at the church with the family receiving friends following. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the St. Phillips Catholic Church or the 
Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Debra Ann “Debbie” Lorson, age 67, passed away peacefully at home with
 her family by her side on December 25, 2020, after a long battle with 
lung cancer. She was born March 4, 1953, in Salina, Kansas to Florian 
and Reita (Gibson) Glassman and graduated from Hays High School. She 
married Phillip Allen Lorson in June of 1972. For many years, Debra 
worked as a bookkeeper at the Agri-trails Co-op in Hope. 
Debra bowled for many years and loved to sew and crochet. Debra was a 
dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and 
embraced every moment with them. Once her grandchildren were born, they
 were her pride and joy. She enjoyed going to all the ballgames and was
 always their biggest fan. She would be baking cookies and playing 
games, there was never a dull moment with them. She especially loved 
her role as G.G. She had a big heart and always willing to help. 
Debra was a longtime member of St. Phillips Catholic Church of Hope, and a member of the Altar Society. 
She was a loving and devoted mother of twins Kelly Coup (Justin) of 
Hope, Kerry Ditto (Darren) of Abilene, and son Chad Lorson (Brittney) of
 Hope. She had nine grandchildren, Tatum, Reagan, Spencer, Breken, 
Brighton, Kierstyn, Quincy, Brixton, and Bristol, five brothers, John 
Glassman (Rhonda) of Russell, Rick Glassman (Cheryl) of Hays, Mike 
Glassman (Sandy) of Victoria, Mark Glassman (Dee) of Allen, Texas, and 
Chris Glassman of Hays, and many nieces and nephews. 
Mass of Christian Burial for Debbie will be 11:00 am Monday, December 
28, 2020 at the St. Phillips Catholic Church in Hope with Father Peter 
O’Donnell as Celebrant. A Parish Rosary will be 5:00 pm Sunday evening 
at the church with the family receiving friends following. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the St. Phillips Catholic Church or the 
Tammy Walker Cancer Center and may be sent in care of the Carlson-Becker
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 355, Hope, Kansas 67451.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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