Cindy L. Rachow passed away on January 18, 2021, in Plainville, Kansas, 
at the age of 63. She was born in Hoxie, Kansas, to Buel Taylor and 
Margaret (Weber) Hedge on July 20, 1957.
 Cindy is survived by her son, Veryl Hashenberger Jr. of Hays, KS; 
siblings, Jerry Taylor of Fulton, MO, Shirley (Charles) Eichman of 
Plainville, Donna (Phil) Buchholz of Collyer, KS, and Susan (Bob) Boyle 
of Hoisington, KS; and many nieces and nephews.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Buel Taylor and Margaret Hedge; and her husband, David Rachow.
 Private family services will be held at a later date.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cindy L. Rachow passed away on January 18, 2021, in Plainville, Kansas, 
at the age of 63. She was born in Hoxie, Kansas, to Buel Taylor and 
Margaret (Weber) Hedge on July 20, 1957.
 Cindy is survived by her son, Veryl Hashenberger Jr. of Hays, KS; 
siblings, Jerry Taylor of Fulton, MO, Shirley (Charles) Eichman of 
Plainville, Donna (Phil) Buchholz of Collyer, KS, and Susan (Bob) Boyle 
of Hoisington, KS; and many nieces and nephews.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Buel Taylor and Margaret Hedge; and her husband, David Rachow.
 Private family services will be held at a later date.

Cindy L. Rachow

Herbert Wesley McReynolds, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at HaysMed - Hays.  

Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Herbert Wesley McReynolds, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at HaysMed - Hays. Services are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Herbert Wesley McReynolds

Ronald James Detlefsen, 80, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home in Smith Center, KS. 
 Ron was born March 29, 1940, in Socorro, NM, the son of Andrew James 
and Zeta M. (Boudro) Detlefsen.&nbsp; On January 16, 1958, he joined the U.S. 
Navy and was honorably discharged on January 26, 1961.&nbsp; Ron was a past 
member of the VFW and Moose Lodge both of California.&nbsp; He 
was preceded in death by his wife Alice Detlefsen, parents, daughter 
Tina Fritz, brother Andrew Detlefsen and son-in-law Curtis Cole. 
 Ron is survived by a son Ronald (Tina) Detlefsen Jr. of Reno, NV; 
daughter Marcella Cole of Smith Center; two brothers, Tom and Gordon 
Detlefsen of Maxwell, CA; a sister Debbie Jabkonski of Willits, CA; 
seven grandchildren, Ronald (Elizabeth) Detlefsen III, Erica (Corey) 
Sweeney, Sabrina Goodwin, Kassy LaPaille, Mike Romiski Jr., Darrian 
McDonald and DJ Fritz and seven great grandchildren. There 
will not be a public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will 
be announced at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Ronald 
James Detlefsen Memorial Fund and sent in care of All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

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 </figure>Ronald James Detlefsen, 80, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at his home in Smith Center, KS. 
 Ron was born March 29, 1940, in Socorro, NM, the son of Andrew James 
and Zeta M. (Boudro) Detlefsen.&nbsp; On January 16, 1958, he joined the U.S. 
Navy and was honorably discharged on January 26, 1961.&nbsp; Ron was a past 
member of the VFW and Moose Lodge both of California.&nbsp; He 
was preceded in death by his wife Alice Detlefsen, parents, daughter 
Tina Fritz, brother Andrew Detlefsen and son-in-law Curtis Cole. 
 Ron is survived by a son Ronald (Tina) Detlefsen Jr. of Reno, NV; 
daughter Marcella Cole of Smith Center; two brothers, Tom and Gordon 
Detlefsen of Maxwell, CA; a sister Debbie Jabkonski of Willits, CA; 
seven grandchildren, Ronald (Elizabeth) Detlefsen III, Erica (Corey) 
Sweeney, Sabrina Goodwin, Kassy LaPaille, Mike Romiski Jr., Darrian 
McDonald and DJ Fritz and seven great grandchildren. There 
will not be a public visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Services will 
be announced at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Ronald 
James Detlefsen Memorial Fund and sent in care of All Faiths Funeral 
Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

Ronald James Detlefsen

Terry Lee Spresser, 53, passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2020 in 
Midland, Texas. Terry was born on January 7, 1967 in Hoxie, KS to 
Harold and Maryln (Rueschhoff) Spresser. In 1969 after his mother passed
 away, he lived with his Uncle Gene and Aunt Margie for 8 months in 
Florida. Terry’s dad Harry later married Naydene Josephine (Munk) who 
became Terry’s beloved mother. Terry attended Hoxie Grade School and 
Hoxie High School graduating with the class of 1985. 
 After graduating from High School, Terry attended Garden City 
Community College majoring in Criminal Justice. From there he went to 
Pittsburg, KS and was a police officer. While living in Pittsburg, KS 
Terry met the love of his life, Rebecca Lynn (Harms). They were married
 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS on September 
18, 1993.
 Terry &amp; Rebecca moved to Colorado Springs in 1994 where he 
attended Denver Technical College majoring in CAD. For the past several
 years he had been working in Midland, Texas as a Facilities Technician 
for Callon Petroleum. Prior to that Terry worked at Siemens Water 
Technologies of Colorado Springs, CO, Hettinger Mayo and Halker 
Consulting, of Denver, CO and Midland, TX. 
 Terry adored his family, was a patriotic man and enjoyed hunting. He
 loved following University of Michigan sports and the Denver Broncos. 
He had a quiet success, doing his thing without making a fuss. He had a
 life-long expressive humor that drew you to him. Terry left us much 
too soon but left us with incredible memories that will forever warm our
 hearts.
 Terry is survived and forever cherished by his wife Rebecca and 
their children all of Colorado Springs, CO. Terry was beyond proud of 
his children and loved to talk about them. Wyatt James, son, is 
currently in Dental School at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. 
Jordyn Paige (Cameron), daughter, will graduate from University of 
Colorado at Colorado Springs in May 2021, with a Bachelor of Education. 
 Weston Everett, son, is in his first year of college in Colorado 
Springs, majoring in Business/Finance.
 Terry is also survived by his dad, Harold (Harry) Spresser of Hoxie,
 KS, brothers Larry Spresser (Julia) of Pittsburg, KS, Jerry Spresser of
 Hoxie, KS, Kyle Spresser of Hoxie, KS, Mike Waggener and David Waggener
 of Hoxie, KS, brother-in-law, Walt Woofter of Overland Park, KS, 
sisters DeeAnn (Ray) Schamberger, Sheri (Brian) Baalman, Danette (Steve)
 Newell, Sharon (Ron) Schamberger, Diahn (Don) Moss all of Hoxie and 
Darla (Robert) Peanasky of Plover, WI and many nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his mothers, Maryln Spressser and 
Naydene Spresser, sister Donna Jo Woofter and sister-in-law, Pam 
Waggener.
 A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, January 30, 
2021 , 10:30 A.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, KS. 
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. to 
6:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 4:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. 
at the Funeral Home. Words of comfort and care may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com	
 For you dad, we will do our best and do what is right. We love you 
dad and always will…”Tap ‘er Light” Wyatt, Jordyn &amp; Weston.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610547014309.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Terry Lee Spresser, 53, passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2020 in 
Midland, Texas. Terry was born on January 7, 1967 in Hoxie, KS to 
Harold and Maryln (Rueschhoff) Spresser. In 1969 after his mother passed
 away, he lived with his Uncle Gene and Aunt Margie for 8 months in 
Florida. Terry’s dad Harry later married Naydene Josephine (Munk) who 
became Terry’s beloved mother. Terry attended Hoxie Grade School and 
Hoxie High School graduating with the class of 1985. 
 After graduating from High School, Terry attended Garden City 
Community College majoring in Criminal Justice. From there he went to 
Pittsburg, KS and was a police officer. While living in Pittsburg, KS 
Terry met the love of his life, Rebecca Lynn (Harms). They were married
 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Pittsburg, KS on September 
18, 1993.
 Terry &amp; Rebecca moved to Colorado Springs in 1994 where he 
attended Denver Technical College majoring in CAD. For the past several
 years he had been working in Midland, Texas as a Facilities Technician 
for Callon Petroleum. Prior to that Terry worked at Siemens Water 
Technologies of Colorado Springs, CO, Hettinger Mayo and Halker 
Consulting, of Denver, CO and Midland, TX. 
 Terry adored his family, was a patriotic man and enjoyed hunting. He
 loved following University of Michigan sports and the Denver Broncos. 
He had a quiet success, doing his thing without making a fuss. He had a
 life-long expressive humor that drew you to him. Terry left us much 
too soon but left us with incredible memories that will forever warm our
 hearts.
 Terry is survived and forever cherished by his wife Rebecca and 
their children all of Colorado Springs, CO. Terry was beyond proud of 
his children and loved to talk about them. Wyatt James, son, is 
currently in Dental School at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. 
Jordyn Paige (Cameron), daughter, will graduate from University of 
Colorado at Colorado Springs in May 2021, with a Bachelor of Education. 
 Weston Everett, son, is in his first year of college in Colorado 
Springs, majoring in Business/Finance.
 Terry is also survived by his dad, Harold (Harry) Spresser of Hoxie,
 KS, brothers Larry Spresser (Julia) of Pittsburg, KS, Jerry Spresser of
 Hoxie, KS, Kyle Spresser of Hoxie, KS, Mike Waggener and David Waggener
 of Hoxie, KS, brother-in-law, Walt Woofter of Overland Park, KS, 
sisters DeeAnn (Ray) Schamberger, Sheri (Brian) Baalman, Danette (Steve)
 Newell, Sharon (Ron) Schamberger, Diahn (Don) Moss all of Hoxie and 
Darla (Robert) Peanasky of Plover, WI and many nieces and nephews.
 He was preceded in death by his mothers, Maryln Spressser and 
Naydene Spresser, sister Donna Jo Woofter and sister-in-law, Pam 
Waggener.
 A Celebration of Life Service is planned for Saturday, January 30, 
2021 , 10:30 A.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, KS. 
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 1:00 P.M. to 
6:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 4:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. 
at the Funeral Home. Words of comfort and care may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com	
 For you dad, we will do our best and do what is right. We love you 
dad and always will…”Tap ‘er Light” Wyatt, Jordyn &amp; Weston.&nbsp;

Terry Lee Spresser

Iris June Chestnut, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in 
Brighton, Colorado on January 12, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1937 in
 Glade, Kansas to James (Jim) and Opal (Sparks) Spicer. She was the 
first-born child followed by sister, Sandra (Bittel) and brother, Jay 
Spicer.

June attended school in Glade, Kansas. She was married to Tommy 
Chestnut, Jr. on July 9, 1954. Tom and June lived in Kansas until 1958 
when they moved to Colorado.&nbsp; Tommy survives of the home in Brighton, 
CO.&nbsp; June was a loving mother to five children, Steve (Kara Sekavec), 
Kathy Hobaugh (Ed), Randy (Lisa), Rick (Debbie), and Kelly (Lisa 
Frandsen).

During June's lifetime she cared for her husband and five children 
while working different jobs when finally, in 1972, she and Tom started 
the family business, C &amp; R Electrical Contractors, Incorporated.&nbsp; 
June worked at C &amp; R as an owner, operator and bookkeeper until 
2016.&nbsp; This family business still flourishes today under the ownership 
of sons Randy, Rick, and Kelly.&nbsp; Many family members have worked at C 
&amp; R over the years including daughter Kathy (Hobaugh) and son Steve 
along with grandsons Erik and Ryan.&nbsp; This business has been the 
cornerstone of the family and a tremendous source of pride for June.

June's five children gave her eleven grandchildren, her pride and 
joy!&nbsp; Steve's children; Nick, Christina, and Jennifer. Kathy's children;
 Jackie and Thomas. Randy's children; James and Kelsey. Rick's child; 
Erik and Kelly's children Zach, Ryan, and Kayla. June has 7 great- 
grandchildren. Hudson, age 2, son of Scott and Christina Skiba.&nbsp; Andrew,
 age 19, Rosa, age 6, and Gabriel, age 4, children of Carlos and 
Jennifer Molina. Landon, age 10, and Tyler, age 8, sons of Jeremiah and 
Jackie Anderson. Vincent, 16 months, son of Scott Spalding and Kelsey 
Chestnut.&nbsp;&nbsp; Owen, age 3, son of Zach and Megan (Harris) Chestnut.&nbsp;

Throughout her life, June enjoyed gardening and canning her harvest. 
The pantry is full of various fruits, jellies, jams, butters, 
vegetables, sauces, juices and pickles.&nbsp; Most of which are requested and
 enjoyed at the many family gatherings that Tom and June delighted in 
hosting throughout the years.&nbsp;

She also loved sewing and was quite a seamstress.&nbsp; June sewed some 
clothing but spent most of her time on her sewing machine creating 
beautiful quilts for family members and special occasions.&nbsp; She created 
quilts for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. More
 specifically, each grandchild received a personalized quilt upon 
graduation from high school. Her most recent sewing project was making 
masks, at a moment's notice, for family members and employees to wear 
during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Genealogy was another passion that consumed countless hours of June's
 time.&nbsp; She compiled an extensive genealogical history, including 
photos, for both the Chestnut and the Spicer sides of the family 
spanning many generations.

Traditional family gatherings included Thanksgiving, Mid-December 
Christmas tree decorating sleepovers with the grandchildren, and 
Christmas morning breakfast.&nbsp; June also organized the annual family 
reunion/Tom's birthday celebration picnic attended by Colorado and 
Kansas family members each summer. The biggest and favorite of those 
would be Thanksgiving due to the bountiful feast which featured June's 
famous mashed potatoes topped with homemade noodles and gravy, along 
with her most delicious and coveted homemade bread rolls. She always 
sent leftovers, which she planned for, home with her children and 
grandchildren.

Services are scheduled for 10:30 on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, Kansas 
67661.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a> Burial will follow at Marvin Cemetery in Glade, Kansas.&nbsp; Reception following at the Community Center in Speed, Kansas.

Mrs. Chestnut will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; The casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Iris June Chestnut, 83, passed away peacefully at her home in 
Brighton, Colorado on January 12, 2021. She was born on June 25, 1937 in
 Glade, Kansas to James (Jim) and Opal (Sparks) Spicer. She was the 
first-born child followed by sister, Sandra (Bittel) and brother, Jay 
Spicer.June attended school in Glade, Kansas. She was married to Tommy 
Chestnut, Jr. on July 9, 1954. Tom and June lived in Kansas until 1958 
when they moved to Colorado.&nbsp; Tommy survives of the home in Brighton, 
CO.&nbsp; June was a loving mother to five children, Steve (Kara Sekavec), 
Kathy Hobaugh (Ed), Randy (Lisa), Rick (Debbie), and Kelly (Lisa 
Frandsen).During June's lifetime she cared for her husband and five children 
while working different jobs when finally, in 1972, she and Tom started 
the family business, C &amp; R Electrical Contractors, Incorporated.&nbsp; 
June worked at C &amp; R as an owner, operator and bookkeeper until 
2016.&nbsp; This family business still flourishes today under the ownership 
of sons Randy, Rick, and Kelly.&nbsp; Many family members have worked at C 
&amp; R over the years including daughter Kathy (Hobaugh) and son Steve 
along with grandsons Erik and Ryan.&nbsp; This business has been the 
cornerstone of the family and a tremendous source of pride for June.June's five children gave her eleven grandchildren, her pride and 
joy!&nbsp; Steve's children; Nick, Christina, and Jennifer. Kathy's children;
 Jackie and Thomas. Randy's children; James and Kelsey. Rick's child; 
Erik and Kelly's children Zach, Ryan, and Kayla. June has 7 great- 
grandchildren. Hudson, age 2, son of Scott and Christina Skiba.&nbsp; Andrew,
 age 19, Rosa, age 6, and Gabriel, age 4, children of Carlos and 
Jennifer Molina. Landon, age 10, and Tyler, age 8, sons of Jeremiah and 
Jackie Anderson. Vincent, 16 months, son of Scott Spalding and Kelsey 
Chestnut.&nbsp;&nbsp; Owen, age 3, son of Zach and Megan (Harris) Chestnut.&nbsp;Throughout her life, June enjoyed gardening and canning her harvest. 
The pantry is full of various fruits, jellies, jams, butters, 
vegetables, sauces, juices and pickles.&nbsp; Most of which are requested and
 enjoyed at the many family gatherings that Tom and June delighted in 
hosting throughout the years.&nbsp;She also loved sewing and was quite a seamstress.&nbsp; June sewed some 
clothing but spent most of her time on her sewing machine creating 
beautiful quilts for family members and special occasions.&nbsp; She created 
quilts for all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. More
 specifically, each grandchild received a personalized quilt upon 
graduation from high school. Her most recent sewing project was making 
masks, at a moment's notice, for family members and employees to wear 
during the COVID-19 pandemic.Genealogy was another passion that consumed countless hours of June's
 time.&nbsp; She compiled an extensive genealogical history, including 
photos, for both the Chestnut and the Spicer sides of the family 
spanning many generations.Traditional family gatherings included Thanksgiving, Mid-December 
Christmas tree decorating sleepovers with the grandchildren, and 
Christmas morning breakfast.&nbsp; June also organized the annual family 
reunion/Tom's birthday celebration picnic attended by Colorado and 
Kansas family members each summer. The biggest and favorite of those 
would be Thanksgiving due to the bountiful feast which featured June's 
famous mashed potatoes topped with homemade noodles and gravy, along 
with her most delicious and coveted homemade bread rolls. She always 
sent leftovers, which she planned for, home with her children and 
grandchildren.Services are scheduled for 10:30 on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, Kansas 
67661.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a> Burial will follow at Marvin Cemetery in Glade, Kansas.&nbsp; Reception following at the Community Center in Speed, Kansas.Mrs. Chestnut will lie in state from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.&nbsp; The casket will remain closed.Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Iris June Chestnut

A life that demonstrated God’s mercy and grace was completed January 
13, 2021, with the passing of long-time Norton resident Rev. Ronald T. 
“Ron” Scheimo, age 88.

Ron was born February 7, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Burton and
 Gladys (Ries) Scheimo.&nbsp; In 1948, Ron went to work at Sears Roebuck on a
 school work program.&nbsp; It was there he met the love of his life, Sylvia 
Olson. In July of 1949, Ronald joined the Marine Corps Reserve.&nbsp; On 
November 19, 1949, Ron and Sylvia were married.&nbsp; In June of 1950, Ron 
was called to active duty, due to the Korean War.&nbsp; Because of the 
requirements of the military, Sylvia and Ron had to make temporary homes
 not only in Minneapolis, but later in Santa Ana, California and Memphis
 Tennessee.&nbsp; Following the war and Ron’s discharge, they established 
their home in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.&nbsp; Four children were born to 
Sylvia and Ron, including Thomas, Deborah, Nancy and Audrey.

Ron’s home life while growing up was marked by family turmoil, with 
his parents divorcing around 1944.&nbsp; Ron often remarked his life “would 
make a black mark on tar paper”.&nbsp; However, while he was in the Marine 
Corps, during the Korean War, he listened to a radio sermon by Charles 
Fuller, and realized his own sinful condition and inability to ever be 
good enough to earn his way into Heaven.&nbsp; Believing the teaching of The 
Bible, Ron repented of his sins, gave his life to God and trusted God to
 cover him with the righteousness of His Son, Jesus Christ, since Ron 
did not have any righteousness of his own.&nbsp; At that point in his life, 
Ron started being radically transformed by God’s grace and mercy, a 
process that continued all of his life.&nbsp; After Ron’s discharge from the 
Marines, he enrolled in North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, 
graduating in 1955.&nbsp;

Responding to Romans 12:1, Ron realized he had a call from God to 
enter the ministry.&nbsp; The rest of his life was marked by serving as 
pastor in various churches, including Cornerstone Church in Norton. In 
the mid-1960’s Ron took the lead in constructing and finishing a new 
church building in Norton. Other cities Ron ministered at include 
Bloomington, MN; Goodland, KS; Hays, KS; Lakewood, CO; Levant, KS; 
Flagler, CO; Beaver City, NE and Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; He also served as an
 interim pastor in Lenora, KS.&nbsp; A major project Ron took a lead in was 
the construction and finishing work of the big lodge at Tremont Bible 
Camp in Colorado, during the period from the mid-1960’s to the 
mid-1970’s.

From 1977 to 1980, Ron served as the Associate Dean at Calvary Bible 
College in Minneapolis, MN.&nbsp; During this time, he also served as a 
Minneapolis city police chaplain.&nbsp; For many years, Ron held the position
 of Secretary-Treasurer of the Evangelistic Missionary Fellowship, also 
serving as their president 1987-1993.&nbsp; During this era of his life, he 
also was a member on the board of directors of the National Association 
of Evangelicals, plus serving with the American Bible Society for three 
years.&nbsp; The range of travels in all these responsibilities took Ron from
 Alaska to Portugal, and many points in between.

For anyone who knew Ron during his troubled youth, this was a 
remarkable turn-around that could only have been accomplished by God 
working in his life.&nbsp; Ron liked to encourage people he met to know the 
peace which follows when a person really turns their life over to Jesus.

While sharing the good news of the Bible was his life’s work, Ron 
also enjoyed spending time with his wife Sylvia, his children, his 
grandchildren and on one rare and special occasion, his 
great-granddaughter who lives overseas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ron and Sylvia loved to sing 
and always looked forward to being a part of a variety of musical 
arrangements.&nbsp; Ron loved singing in area barbershop quartets and 
choirs.&nbsp; Hospitality was important to Ron and Sylvia, and they hosted 
many guests within their home throughout 71 years of marriage.

Ron is survived by son Tom and his wife Hope (Warn) Scheimo, daughter
 Debbie (Scheimo) and her husband Sam Pessoa, son-in-law Del Stewart, 
grandchildren Eric &amp; EunHee (Shin) Scheimo, Sarah Scheimo, Justin 
Scheimo, Daniel Pessoa, Beth (Pessoa) &amp; Matt Asselin, Kristin 
Stewart and great-granddaughter Julia Scheimo.&nbsp; Ron was preceded in 
death by his wife, Sylvia, his parents, his daughters Nancy (Scheimo) 
Stewart and Audrey Scheimo, brother Richard and sister Marilyn (Scheimo)
 Oakvik.

Family members will meet for a private small memorial service at a 
future date.&nbsp; Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg is in charge 
of the final arrangements. Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery in
 Wakeeney, Kansas, at a future date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to South 
Africa Evangelistic Mission, P.O. Box 851, Hudson, WI 54016.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1611161782261.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>A life that demonstrated God’s mercy and grace was completed January 
13, 2021, with the passing of long-time Norton resident Rev. Ronald T. 
“Ron” Scheimo, age 88.Ron was born February 7, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Burton and
 Gladys (Ries) Scheimo.&nbsp; In 1948, Ron went to work at Sears Roebuck on a
 school work program.&nbsp; It was there he met the love of his life, Sylvia 
Olson. In July of 1949, Ronald joined the Marine Corps Reserve.&nbsp; On 
November 19, 1949, Ron and Sylvia were married.&nbsp; In June of 1950, Ron 
was called to active duty, due to the Korean War.&nbsp; Because of the 
requirements of the military, Sylvia and Ron had to make temporary homes
 not only in Minneapolis, but later in Santa Ana, California and Memphis
 Tennessee.&nbsp; Following the war and Ron’s discharge, they established 
their home in the Twin Cities of Minnesota.&nbsp; Four children were born to 
Sylvia and Ron, including Thomas, Deborah, Nancy and Audrey.Ron’s home life while growing up was marked by family turmoil, with 
his parents divorcing around 1944.&nbsp; Ron often remarked his life “would 
make a black mark on tar paper”.&nbsp; However, while he was in the Marine 
Corps, during the Korean War, he listened to a radio sermon by Charles 
Fuller, and realized his own sinful condition and inability to ever be 
good enough to earn his way into Heaven.&nbsp; Believing the teaching of The 
Bible, Ron repented of his sins, gave his life to God and trusted God to
 cover him with the righteousness of His Son, Jesus Christ, since Ron 
did not have any righteousness of his own.&nbsp; At that point in his life, 
Ron started being radically transformed by God’s grace and mercy, a 
process that continued all of his life.&nbsp; After Ron’s discharge from the 
Marines, he enrolled in North Central Bible College in Minneapolis, 
graduating in 1955.&nbsp;Responding to Romans 12:1, Ron realized he had a call from God to 
enter the ministry.&nbsp; The rest of his life was marked by serving as 
pastor in various churches, including Cornerstone Church in Norton. In 
the mid-1960’s Ron took the lead in constructing and finishing a new 
church building in Norton. Other cities Ron ministered at include 
Bloomington, MN; Goodland, KS; Hays, KS; Lakewood, CO; Levant, KS; 
Flagler, CO; Beaver City, NE and Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; He also served as an
 interim pastor in Lenora, KS.&nbsp; A major project Ron took a lead in was 
the construction and finishing work of the big lodge at Tremont Bible 
Camp in Colorado, during the period from the mid-1960’s to the 
mid-1970’s.From 1977 to 1980, Ron served as the Associate Dean at Calvary Bible 
College in Minneapolis, MN.&nbsp; During this time, he also served as a 
Minneapolis city police chaplain.&nbsp; For many years, Ron held the position
 of Secretary-Treasurer of the Evangelistic Missionary Fellowship, also 
serving as their president 1987-1993.&nbsp; During this era of his life, he 
also was a member on the board of directors of the National Association 
of Evangelicals, plus serving with the American Bible Society for three 
years.&nbsp; The range of travels in all these responsibilities took Ron from
 Alaska to Portugal, and many points in between.For anyone who knew Ron during his troubled youth, this was a 
remarkable turn-around that could only have been accomplished by God 
working in his life.&nbsp; Ron liked to encourage people he met to know the 
peace which follows when a person really turns their life over to Jesus.While sharing the good news of the Bible was his life’s work, Ron 
also enjoyed spending time with his wife Sylvia, his children, his 
grandchildren and on one rare and special occasion, his 
great-granddaughter who lives overseas.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ron and Sylvia loved to sing 
and always looked forward to being a part of a variety of musical 
arrangements.&nbsp; Ron loved singing in area barbershop quartets and 
choirs.&nbsp; Hospitality was important to Ron and Sylvia, and they hosted 
many guests within their home throughout 71 years of marriage.Ron is survived by son Tom and his wife Hope (Warn) Scheimo, daughter
 Debbie (Scheimo) and her husband Sam Pessoa, son-in-law Del Stewart, 
grandchildren Eric &amp; EunHee (Shin) Scheimo, Sarah Scheimo, Justin 
Scheimo, Daniel Pessoa, Beth (Pessoa) &amp; Matt Asselin, Kristin 
Stewart and great-granddaughter Julia Scheimo.&nbsp; Ron was preceded in 
death by his wife, Sylvia, his parents, his daughters Nancy (Scheimo) 
Stewart and Audrey Scheimo, brother Richard and sister Marilyn (Scheimo)
 Oakvik.Family members will meet for a private small memorial service at a 
future date.&nbsp; Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel in Phillipsburg is in charge 
of the final arrangements. Interment will be at the Veterans Cemetery in
 Wakeeney, Kansas, at a future date.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to South 
Africa Evangelistic Mission, P.O. Box 851, Hudson, WI 54016.

Rev. Ronald T. 'Ron' Scheimo

Wilma Marline (Powell) Gleason was born December 22, 1931, to Ed and Millie (Weaver) Powell in Cheyenne County, Kansas.&nbsp; She departed this life on January 16, 2021, at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. Wilma grew up on the family farm southwest of Bird City. She was the youngest born of seven children. On August 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clyde Gleason.&nbsp; The two of them lived and worked on the Gleason family farm where they raised their two daughters, Sandy and Shona. Wilma was a stay-at-home mom where she helped to raise their 2 girls, but also helped with daily activities of living on a farm. Wilma’s hobbies were working in her yard and her flower beds. She also enjoyed doing ceramics, working jigsaw puzzles and doing embroidery projects. She and Clyde also enjoyed doing woodworking projects together. He did the designing and building, and she would sand and paint or varnish them when he was done. Wilma is preceded in death by her husband Clyde, a grandson, Wade Lee, and her parents Ed and Millie Powell, brothers Elmer, Delbert, Ronald, and sisters Zava, Zella and Darlene. She leaves to mourn, her daughter Sandy Kuhn and husband Marvin, of Hays, Kansas and daughter, Shona Gleason and partner Connie Kaber of Saint Louis, Missouri, her grandson Wayne Lee of Omaha, Nebraska and great grandchildren Jacob and Olivia, a sister-in-law Marvel Gleason and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Plans for a memorial service are pending due to Covid. Memorials may be made to Via Christi Village of Hays, or to HaysMed Hospice. Checks made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601 Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Wilma Marline (Powell) Gleason was born December 22, 1931, to Ed and Millie (Weaver) Powell in Cheyenne County, Kansas.&nbsp; She departed this life on January 16, 2021, at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas. Wilma grew up on the family farm southwest of Bird City. She was the youngest born of seven children. On August 20, 1950, she was united in marriage to Clyde Gleason.&nbsp; The two of them lived and worked on the Gleason family farm where they raised their two daughters, Sandy and Shona. Wilma was a stay-at-home mom where she helped to raise their 2 girls, but also helped with daily activities of living on a farm. Wilma’s hobbies were working in her yard and her flower beds. She also enjoyed doing ceramics, working jigsaw puzzles and doing embroidery projects. She and Clyde also enjoyed doing woodworking projects together. He did the designing and building, and she would sand and paint or varnish them when he was done. Wilma is preceded in death by her husband Clyde, a grandson, Wade Lee, and her parents Ed and Millie Powell, brothers Elmer, Delbert, Ronald, and sisters Zava, Zella and Darlene. She leaves to mourn, her daughter Sandy Kuhn and husband Marvin, of Hays, Kansas and daughter, Shona Gleason and partner Connie Kaber of Saint Louis, Missouri, her grandson Wayne Lee of Omaha, Nebraska and great grandchildren Jacob and Olivia, a sister-in-law Marvel Gleason and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Plans for a memorial service are pending due to Covid. Memorials may be made to Via Christi Village of Hays, or to HaysMed Hospice. Checks made payable to the organization may be sent in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601 Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Wilma Marline (Powell) Gleason

Francis "Frank" Gatschet, 85, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Frank was born in Hays, Kansas on October 4, 1935, to the late Agnes
 (Brull) and George Gatschet. He grew up in the farming community with
 hordes of neighborhood kids, serving his church and trying to stay 
ahead of getting caught from whatever the almost daily bout of mischief 
he would create.
 Frank graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy, Hays, KS, in 
1953. He enlisted in the Air Force and served as a staff sergeant and 
air-force jet mechanic instructor during the Korean War. Stationed at 
Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, he laid eyes on the most 
petite, prettiest creature he had ever seen, a nursing student, Amy 
Hudson. They married in Denver on December 29, 1959. Shortly thereafter,
 they moved to Hays where Frank obtained a business degree from Fort 
Hays State University. 
 He started working for Duckwall Stores and moved his young family of
 four to Pratt, Kansas in 1964, then to Hutchinson, in 1966, where they 
grew their family to seven children. Frank managed the Hutchinson 
Duckwall store for six years, then was promoted to manager of Duckwall’s
 larger discount store format, Alco, in Newton. Therefor less than a 
year, Alco asked Frank to move to Roswell, New Mexico, to take on an 
even bigger project there. Frank flew to Roswell on several occasions 
to check out the town and the store there. While considering yet 
another move, he and Amy were disappointed that there were no Catholic 
schools in Roswell. In anticipation of their move, they purchased 
religious texts and Baltimore Catechism books so that Amy could continue
 their children’s formation of the faith that she and Frank treasured. 
At the last minute, Frank found work at another retail company, 
TG&amp;Y, and moved the family to Wichita instead. Enter child number 
eight. He soon was recruited by a maverick entrepreneur from Arkansas, 
Sam Walton, who was building a fledgling retail chain called Walmart. 
With seven children, it was a scary proposition to jump ship of an 
established company into the unknown waters of this new startup. He took
 a 40% pay cut as a TG&amp;Y store manager to manager trainee as he 
entered the Walmart manager training program. He and his family trekked 
to Rolla, Missouri. About 18 months later, Walmart charged Frank with 
opening a new store in Pittsburg, Kansas. Success there brought more 
opportunity and more responsibility, tasked in turning around a 
struggling Walmart store in Junction City, bringing on yet another 
relocation. This time, instead of moving to Junction City, he planted 
his family in Manhattan, with his eye on the prize of managing Walmart 
Store #35 in Manhattan, Kansas. There, the last two of his 10 children 
were born. Frank and Amy called Manhattan home. Frank mentored hundreds 
of Walmart associates. He took pride in hiring K-State students. They 
proved to be a loyal, productive, smart workforce. After about 10 years,
 Frank was promoted to district manager of Northeast Kansas. He was 
offered many executive-level promotions above district manager. 
Accepting any one of them over the years would have required yet another
 relocation. Frank planted his feet firmly in Manhattan. It was where 
he wanted his family to grow.
 Frank fell in love with Kansas State University, especially the 
Pride of Wildcat Land, the K-State Marching Band, where his oldest 
daughter, Teri, was a flag girl. He and then-Band Director Phil Hewitt 
became good friends. In the late 1970s, Frank single-handedly raised 
over $100,000 for new band uniforms. He did so by selling to local 
businesses upscale, custom purple and gold clocks. The clocks featured a
 caricature of Willie the Wildcat in a marching band uniform, designed 
by his daughter, Amy. Frank loved playing the K-State marching band’s 
albums, waving his hands at the stereo as if directing imaginary 
musicians and keeping time to Wabash Cannonball. 
 Frank couldn’t wait for a good, old-fashioned snowstorm! He would 
dawn his snowsuit and break out the snowblower to clear the sidewalks on
 both sides of his entire block, and sometimes as far as the sidewalks 
on the next block over, which led straight to Seven Dolors Catholic 
Church providing a safe passageway for his wife to trek to daily Mass. 
He was proud of his house, which he fondly called Pierre Manor, open to 
any friend, neighbor kid, relative, and sometimes people just down on 
their luck. He seemed happiest at Christmas when the house burst at the 
seams with kids and grandkids, countless gifts, and boundless joy.
 Frank retired from Walmart in 1995. He held a few part-time jobs to 
keep him busy and out of Amy’s way. He delivered cars for Briggs Auto 
Group. Mostly, in retirement, Frank liked to spend time at home. He 
tended his lawn, in perpetual pursuit of the moles that menaced his 
front yard. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus,
 and a faithful member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. 
 Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Amy (Hudson) Gatschet, granddaughter Isabella Gatschet, and sister, Jeanne Winter. 
 Francis is survived by six daughters; Teri (Kelvin) Belin of 
Manhattan, KS; Amy Jo (Randy) Carlson of Lawrence, KS; Mary Lynn 
(Enrique Leon) Gatschet of Coronado, CA; Renee (Jarod) Allerheilegen of 
Medina, MN; Christy (Matthew) Russell of Otego, NY; Diana (Jeremy Short)
 Gatschet of Brooklyn, NY; four sons; Fr. Fred Gatschet of Salina, KS; 
Tom (Katherine) Gatschet of Topeka, KS; Charlie (Kathy) Gatschet of 
Olathe, KS; and Joe Gatschet of Pascagoula, MS. 
 Francis is also survived by 23 grandchildren; and brothers, Tom, Paul, and George Gatschet of Hays, KS. 
 Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the
 Seven Dolors Catholic Church followed by Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass 
at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, 
Kansas. Due to limited space from COVID-19 protocols, services will be 
live-streamed. 
 The Services will be lived streamed on our Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Carlsons-Irvin-Parkview-Funeral-Home-Cremation-125095364277630/">HERE</a>.&nbsp; Friends are invited to send their memorial donations to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church 731 Pierre Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Francis "Frank" Gatschet, 85, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021. Frank was born in Hays, Kansas on October 4, 1935, to the late Agnes
 (Brull) and George Gatschet. He grew up in the farming community with
 hordes of neighborhood kids, serving his church and trying to stay 
ahead of getting caught from whatever the almost daily bout of mischief 
he would create.
 Frank graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy, Hays, KS, in 
1953. He enlisted in the Air Force and served as a staff sergeant and 
air-force jet mechanic instructor during the Korean War. Stationed at 
Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, he laid eyes on the most 
petite, prettiest creature he had ever seen, a nursing student, Amy 
Hudson. They married in Denver on December 29, 1959. Shortly thereafter,
 they moved to Hays where Frank obtained a business degree from Fort 
Hays State University. 
 He started working for Duckwall Stores and moved his young family of
 four to Pratt, Kansas in 1964, then to Hutchinson, in 1966, where they 
grew their family to seven children. Frank managed the Hutchinson 
Duckwall store for six years, then was promoted to manager of Duckwall’s
 larger discount store format, Alco, in Newton. Therefor less than a 
year, Alco asked Frank to move to Roswell, New Mexico, to take on an 
even bigger project there. Frank flew to Roswell on several occasions 
to check out the town and the store there. While considering yet 
another move, he and Amy were disappointed that there were no Catholic 
schools in Roswell. In anticipation of their move, they purchased 
religious texts and Baltimore Catechism books so that Amy could continue
 their children’s formation of the faith that she and Frank treasured. 
At the last minute, Frank found work at another retail company, 
TG&amp;Y, and moved the family to Wichita instead. Enter child number 
eight. He soon was recruited by a maverick entrepreneur from Arkansas, 
Sam Walton, who was building a fledgling retail chain called Walmart. 
With seven children, it was a scary proposition to jump ship of an 
established company into the unknown waters of this new startup. He took
 a 40% pay cut as a TG&amp;Y store manager to manager trainee as he 
entered the Walmart manager training program. He and his family trekked 
to Rolla, Missouri. About 18 months later, Walmart charged Frank with 
opening a new store in Pittsburg, Kansas. Success there brought more 
opportunity and more responsibility, tasked in turning around a 
struggling Walmart store in Junction City, bringing on yet another 
relocation. This time, instead of moving to Junction City, he planted 
his family in Manhattan, with his eye on the prize of managing Walmart 
Store #35 in Manhattan, Kansas. There, the last two of his 10 children 
were born. Frank and Amy called Manhattan home. Frank mentored hundreds 
of Walmart associates. He took pride in hiring K-State students. They 
proved to be a loyal, productive, smart workforce. After about 10 years,
 Frank was promoted to district manager of Northeast Kansas. He was 
offered many executive-level promotions above district manager. 
Accepting any one of them over the years would have required yet another
 relocation. Frank planted his feet firmly in Manhattan. It was where 
he wanted his family to grow.
 Frank fell in love with Kansas State University, especially the 
Pride of Wildcat Land, the K-State Marching Band, where his oldest 
daughter, Teri, was a flag girl. He and then-Band Director Phil Hewitt 
became good friends. In the late 1970s, Frank single-handedly raised 
over $100,000 for new band uniforms. He did so by selling to local 
businesses upscale, custom purple and gold clocks. The clocks featured a
 caricature of Willie the Wildcat in a marching band uniform, designed 
by his daughter, Amy. Frank loved playing the K-State marching band’s 
albums, waving his hands at the stereo as if directing imaginary 
musicians and keeping time to Wabash Cannonball. 
 Frank couldn’t wait for a good, old-fashioned snowstorm! He would 
dawn his snowsuit and break out the snowblower to clear the sidewalks on
 both sides of his entire block, and sometimes as far as the sidewalks 
on the next block over, which led straight to Seven Dolors Catholic 
Church providing a safe passageway for his wife to trek to daily Mass. 
He was proud of his house, which he fondly called Pierre Manor, open to 
any friend, neighbor kid, relative, and sometimes people just down on 
their luck. He seemed happiest at Christmas when the house burst at the 
seams with kids and grandkids, countless gifts, and boundless joy.
 Frank retired from Walmart in 1995. He held a few part-time jobs to 
keep him busy and out of Amy’s way. He delivered cars for Briggs Auto 
Group. Mostly, in retirement, Frank liked to spend time at home. He 
tended his lawn, in perpetual pursuit of the moles that menaced his 
front yard. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus,
 and a faithful member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church. 
 Frank is preceded in death by his wife, Amy (Hudson) Gatschet, granddaughter Isabella Gatschet, and sister, Jeanne Winter. 
 Francis is survived by six daughters; Teri (Kelvin) Belin of 
Manhattan, KS; Amy Jo (Randy) Carlson of Lawrence, KS; Mary Lynn 
(Enrique Leon) Gatschet of Coronado, CA; Renee (Jarod) Allerheilegen of 
Medina, MN; Christy (Matthew) Russell of Otego, NY; Diana (Jeremy Short)
 Gatschet of Brooklyn, NY; four sons; Fr. Fred Gatschet of Salina, KS; 
Tom (Katherine) Gatschet of Topeka, KS; Charlie (Kathy) Gatschet of 
Olathe, KS; and Joe Gatschet of Pascagoula, MS. 
 Francis is also survived by 23 grandchildren; and brothers, Tom, Paul, and George Gatschet of Hays, KS. 
 Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the
 Seven Dolors Catholic Church followed by Rosary at 9:30 a.m. and Mass 
at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, 
Kansas. Due to limited space from COVID-19 protocols, services will be 
live-streamed. 
 The Services will be lived streamed on our Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Carlsons-Irvin-Parkview-Funeral-Home-Cremation-125095364277630/">HERE</a>.&nbsp; Friends are invited to send their memorial donations to the Seven Dolors Catholic Church 731 Pierre Manhattan, KS 66502.

Francis 'Frank' Gatschet

Col. LeRoy M. Gawith, 90, Minneapolis, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 18, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp;

He was 
born December 19, 1930, near Miltonvale, Kansas. On August 4, 1951, in 
Aurora, Kansas, LeRoy married the love of his life, Betty Mae Collins.

LeRoy and
 Betty made a life together in Delphos, Hill City, and Red Cloud, 
Nebraska. Before retiring in Minneapolis, LeRoy lived his life 
auctioneering at many sale barns in Kansas and Nebraska. LeRoy also 
owned sale barns in Hill City, Kansas and Red Cloud, Nebraska.

LeRoy had
 a love for his family and the love of his horses.&nbsp; He was known for his
 contagious smile and the wink of his baby blues, auctioning his 
grandchildren’s wedding shoes all while doing the jitterbug as fast as 
he auctioned.

He participated in three world championship auctioneering contests and placed second in Norfolk, Nebraksa.

LeRoy was
 preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents, Vernie and Vivian; 
brothers, Jake, Oakla, Lawrence; and sister Mabel Jane Johnson.&nbsp;

Survivors
 include his children, Jim (Kay) Gawith and Joni (Curtis) Crosson; 
grandson, Jayme Gawith; granddaughters, Lezlie (Damon) McKinney, Aimee 
(T.J.) Trout, Aricca (Matthew) Wallace, Monicca (Robert) King, Tara 
(Beauyett) Young; six great-grandsons; six great-granddaughters; one 
great-great grandson; brother, Kenny Gawith; and sisters Deloris Pachta 
and Kathryn Paige.&nbsp;

Visitation
 will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Thursday, January 21 at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; A private Mass of Christian Burial 
will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 
with burial following in Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; The public is invited to 
attend the graveside services at 3:00 P.M.&nbsp; Following the graveside, 
everyone is invited to Curtis and Joni’s at 1625 Rifle Road, 
Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jo Nana 
Lunches. Please make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 at put LeRoy’s name in
 the memo.&nbsp; They may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Col. LeRoy M. Gawith, 90, Minneapolis, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 18, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp;He was 
born December 19, 1930, near Miltonvale, Kansas. On August 4, 1951, in 
Aurora, Kansas, LeRoy married the love of his life, Betty Mae Collins.LeRoy and
 Betty made a life together in Delphos, Hill City, and Red Cloud, 
Nebraska. Before retiring in Minneapolis, LeRoy lived his life 
auctioneering at many sale barns in Kansas and Nebraska. LeRoy also 
owned sale barns in Hill City, Kansas and Red Cloud, Nebraska.LeRoy had
 a love for his family and the love of his horses.&nbsp; He was known for his
 contagious smile and the wink of his baby blues, auctioning his 
grandchildren’s wedding shoes all while doing the jitterbug as fast as 
he auctioned.He participated in three world championship auctioneering contests and placed second in Norfolk, Nebraksa.LeRoy was
 preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents, Vernie and Vivian; 
brothers, Jake, Oakla, Lawrence; and sister Mabel Jane Johnson.&nbsp;Survivors
 include his children, Jim (Kay) Gawith and Joni (Curtis) Crosson; 
grandson, Jayme Gawith; granddaughters, Lezlie (Damon) McKinney, Aimee 
(T.J.) Trout, Aricca (Matthew) Wallace, Monicca (Robert) King, Tara 
(Beauyett) Young; six great-grandsons; six great-granddaughters; one 
great-great grandson; brother, Kenny Gawith; and sisters Deloris Pachta 
and Kathryn Paige.&nbsp;Visitation
 will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Thursday, January 21 at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; A private Mass of Christian Burial 
will be at 2:00 P.M., Friday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 
with burial following in Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; The public is invited to 
attend the graveside services at 3:00 P.M.&nbsp; Following the graveside, 
everyone is invited to Curtis and Joni’s at 1625 Rifle Road, 
Minneapolis.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Jo Nana 
Lunches. Please make checks payable to U.S.D. 239 at put LeRoy’s name in
 the memo.&nbsp; They may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 
166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

LeRoy M. Gawith

Antonia Razo, 66, passed away January 18, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays.&nbsp; She was born December 17, 1954, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, 
Mexico, to Jose Guadalupe Manriquez Lopez and Enedina (Cisneros). 
Antonia married Salvador Razo in 1972, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, Mexico.

Antonia Razo, a homemaker, was a resident of Great Bend since 2014 
coming from Blackfoot, Idaho.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Survivors include husband, Salvador Razo, of the home; two sons, Jose
 Razo of Joplin, Mo. and Rodrigo "Rigo" Razo of Great Bend; two 
daughters, Martha Razo of Great Bend and Veronica Razo of Great Bend; 13
 grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and 
Godchildren. Antonia was preceded in death by one son, Salvador Razo, 
Jr.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2021,
 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will
 be 7:00 pm Sunday, January 17, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Memorials be given to the donor's choice, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Antonia Razo, 66, passed away January 18, 2021, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays.&nbsp; She was born December 17, 1954, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, 
Mexico, to Jose Guadalupe Manriquez Lopez and Enedina (Cisneros). 
Antonia married Salvador Razo in 1972, in Manuel Doblado, GTO, Mexico.Antonia Razo, a homemaker, was a resident of Great Bend since 2014 
coming from Blackfoot, Idaho.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a member of Prince of Peace 
Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.Survivors include husband, Salvador Razo, of the home; two sons, Jose
 Razo of Joplin, Mo. and Rodrigo "Rigo" Razo of Great Bend; two 
daughters, Martha Razo of Great Bend and Veronica Razo of Great Bend; 13
 grandchildren; and many brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces and 
Godchildren. Antonia was preceded in death by one son, Salvador Razo, 
Jr.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 25, 2021,
 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will
 be 7:00 pm Sunday, January 17, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 24, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Memorials be given to the donor's choice, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Antonia Razo

Betty Jean Schmidt, 99, passed away January 18, 2021, at Brookdale 
Senior Living, Great Bend. She was born July 31, 1921, in Larned, Kansas
 to Virgil &amp; Eula (Edwards) Standish. She married Jack E. Schmidt 
September 22, 1940 in Larned.&nbsp; He died June 19, 2001.

A Great Bend resident, Betty was a homemaker. She was a member of the
 First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary, V.F.W. 
Post #3111 Auxiliary. She enjoyed golfing with Jack at Lake Barton Golf 
Course, the Saturday night dances at the Legion and playing bridge.

Survivors include, two sons, Robert Schmidt and wife Karen of 
Chandler, Ariz., and Douglas Schmidt and significant other Debbie 
Mrozinski of Manitowoc, Wis.; and a granddaughter, Christy Goddard and 
husband Darrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schmidt;
 and two brothers, Jack Standish, and Virgil Standish, Jr.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services
 will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to 
the Alzheimer’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to the 
entire staff of Brookdale Senior Living for all the excellent care given
 to our mother.

Betty Jean Schmidt, 99, passed away January 18, 2021, at Brookdale 
Senior Living, Great Bend. She was born July 31, 1921, in Larned, Kansas
 to Virgil &amp; Eula (Edwards) Standish. She married Jack E. Schmidt 
September 22, 1940 in Larned.&nbsp; He died June 19, 2001.A Great Bend resident, Betty was a homemaker. She was a member of the
 First Presbyterian Church, American Legion Post #180 Auxiliary, V.F.W. 
Post #3111 Auxiliary. She enjoyed golfing with Jack at Lake Barton Golf 
Course, the Saturday night dances at the Legion and playing bridge.Survivors include, two sons, Robert Schmidt and wife Karen of 
Chandler, Ariz., and Douglas Schmidt and significant other Debbie 
Mrozinski of Manitowoc, Wis.; and a granddaughter, Christy Goddard and 
husband Darrell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Schmidt;
 and two brothers, Jack Standish, and Virgil Standish, Jr.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services
 will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to 
the Alzheimer’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.The family would also like to extend a special Thank You to the 
entire staff of Brookdale Senior Living for all the excellent care given
 to our mother.

Betty Jean Schmidt

George "Dick" Hess, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at McPherson Hospital. Dick was an oil producer and retired president of Hess Oil Co., McPherson.

Dick was born December 19, 1928, in Blackwell, OK, the son of George Reiser and Evaline (Farrah) Hess.&nbsp; Dick grew up in the oil fields of McPherson County, working alongside his parents at their country store between Canton and Galva.&nbsp; As his father gradually shifted his focus from the store to oil production, Dick learned the business that would eventually become his own livelihood.

Dick graduated from McPherson High School in 1946 and attended the University of Kansas and McPherson College.&nbsp; He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at Brize Norton Air Base in England.

On May 6, 1950, Dick was united in marriage to Lou Ann Dyck.&nbsp; She died August 4, 1981.&nbsp; On November 6, 1982, he married Beverly Ann (Reinhardt) Stockham.

Dick was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He was also an avid supporter of the arts, the McPherson Museum, and McPherson parks. He and Beverly were named the Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Art Patrons in 2008.

His past involvements include Sunday school teacher, Boy Scout leader, Church choir member, the former Farmer's State Bank of Canton, KS board member, the former Wheatland Bank of Goessel, KS founder and board chair, McPherson Public Library board member, Wichita Symphony Orchestra board member, and McPherson College board member.

Survivors include: his wife, Beverly of the home; children, Arnold (Patricia) Hess of Ransom, KS, Bryan (Janette) Hess of McPherson, KS, Charlene Hess-Anspaugh (Doug Anspaugh) of St. George, KS, Steve (Patsy) Stockham of Salina, KS, and Kris (Jeff) Dickinson of Parker, CO; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Connie Hess of McPherson, KS; brother-in-law and wife, Bob and Doris Reinhardt of Plano, TX.

He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, infant son, Joel, and brother, James H. Hess.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to McPherson Museum or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>George "Dick" Hess, 92, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at McPherson Hospital. Dick was an oil producer and retired president of Hess Oil Co., McPherson.Dick was born December 19, 1928, in Blackwell, OK, the son of George Reiser and Evaline (Farrah) Hess.&nbsp; Dick grew up in the oil fields of McPherson County, working alongside his parents at their country store between Canton and Galva.&nbsp; As his father gradually shifted his focus from the store to oil production, Dick learned the business that would eventually become his own livelihood.Dick graduated from McPherson High School in 1946 and attended the University of Kansas and McPherson College.&nbsp; He served four years in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed at Brize Norton Air Base in England.On May 6, 1950, Dick was united in marriage to Lou Ann Dyck.&nbsp; She died August 4, 1981.&nbsp; On November 6, 1982, he married Beverly Ann (Reinhardt) Stockham.Dick was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He was also an avid supporter of the arts, the McPherson Museum, and McPherson parks. He and Beverly were named the Kansas Governor’s Arts Awards Art Patrons in 2008.His past involvements include Sunday school teacher, Boy Scout leader, Church choir member, the former Farmer's State Bank of Canton, KS board member, the former Wheatland Bank of Goessel, KS founder and board chair, McPherson Public Library board member, Wichita Symphony Orchestra board member, and McPherson College board member.Survivors include: his wife, Beverly of the home; children, Arnold (Patricia) Hess of Ransom, KS, Bryan (Janette) Hess of McPherson, KS, Charlene Hess-Anspaugh (Doug Anspaugh) of St. George, KS, Steve (Patsy) Stockham of Salina, KS, and Kris (Jeff) Dickinson of Parker, CO; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Connie Hess of McPherson, KS; brother-in-law and wife, Bob and Doris Reinhardt of Plano, TX.He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, infant son, Joel, and brother, James H. Hess.A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at McPherson Cemetery with Rev. Tim Leaf officiating.Memorial donations may be given to McPherson Museum or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

Dick Hess

Loretta P. Johnson, "Lory Williams," 73, died on Sunday, January 17, 
2021, a Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on July 22, 1947 
at Las Animas, Colorado the daughter of Lawrence &amp; Etta (Wertz) 
Clayton. 
Loretta graduated from McClave High School in McClave, Colorado. She had
 also attended the Kansas City School of Music and the Cliff Mann 
Accordion School in Kansas City. She was part of an Accordion Group that
 played for Eleanor Roosevelt. 
After graduating high school, she married Don Morlan. To this union was 
born two children, Lorie and Barrett. She later married Roy L. Johnson 
on October 30, 1987 at Little Rock, Arkansas. 
Known by her radio name, Lory Williams, she started her radio 
broadcasting career in Lamar, Colorado. She also worked in Boonville, 
Missouri; Oberlin, Kansas; Hays, Kansas; and Pueblo, Colorado. In 1986 
she moved to Garden City and was the Farm Director and Farm Broadcaster 
for KBUF and KKJQ. 
She faithfully attended The Church of The Brethren in Garden City. She 
was a member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. She 
received many honors and awards from the NAFB thru the years. She loved 
and lived the rural life and was involved in rodeos, saddle club events,
 4-H, Beef Empire Days. She served as a Judge at the Kansas Rodeo Queen 
Pageant for many years. She was heavily involved in her favorite 
charity, Miles of Smiles, which is a therapeutic riding program located 
in Garden City. In her earlier years she also ran 10K and 5K runs. 
She is survived by her Husband- Roy Johnson, Daughter- Lorie Westbrook, 
Son-Barrett Morlan, both of Burkburnett, Texas, Mother- Etta Clayton of 
Hasty, Colorado; 3 Sisters- Cheryl (Lee) Baldwin of Quinter, Vicki 
(Wayne) Burgess of Hasty, Colorado and Valerie (Tim) Noecker of McClave,
 Colorado; 5 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by her Father. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM(CST) Thursday at Church of The 
Brethren in Garden City with Rev. Bob Bates and Von Hunn officiating. 
Graveside Service will be at 3:00 PM (MT) at McClave Cemetery in 
McClave, Colorado. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Wednesday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Memorial contributions may be made 
to Miles of Smiles or The National Association of Farm Broadcasters in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Loretta P. Johnson, "Lory Williams," 73, died on Sunday, January 17, 
2021, a Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on July 22, 1947 
at Las Animas, Colorado the daughter of Lawrence &amp; Etta (Wertz) 
Clayton. 
Loretta graduated from McClave High School in McClave, Colorado. She had
 also attended the Kansas City School of Music and the Cliff Mann 
Accordion School in Kansas City. She was part of an Accordion Group that
 played for Eleanor Roosevelt. 
After graduating high school, she married Don Morlan. To this union was 
born two children, Lorie and Barrett. She later married Roy L. Johnson 
on October 30, 1987 at Little Rock, Arkansas. 
Known by her radio name, Lory Williams, she started her radio 
broadcasting career in Lamar, Colorado. She also worked in Boonville, 
Missouri; Oberlin, Kansas; Hays, Kansas; and Pueblo, Colorado. In 1986 
she moved to Garden City and was the Farm Director and Farm Broadcaster 
for KBUF and KKJQ. 
She faithfully attended The Church of The Brethren in Garden City. She 
was a member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasters. She 
received many honors and awards from the NAFB thru the years. She loved 
and lived the rural life and was involved in rodeos, saddle club events,
 4-H, Beef Empire Days. She served as a Judge at the Kansas Rodeo Queen 
Pageant for many years. She was heavily involved in her favorite 
charity, Miles of Smiles, which is a therapeutic riding program located 
in Garden City. In her earlier years she also ran 10K and 5K runs. 
She is survived by her Husband- Roy Johnson, Daughter- Lorie Westbrook, 
Son-Barrett Morlan, both of Burkburnett, Texas, Mother- Etta Clayton of 
Hasty, Colorado; 3 Sisters- Cheryl (Lee) Baldwin of Quinter, Vicki 
(Wayne) Burgess of Hasty, Colorado and Valerie (Tim) Noecker of McClave,
 Colorado; 5 Grandchildren and 11 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by her Father. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM(CST) Thursday at Church of The 
Brethren in Garden City with Rev. Bob Bates and Von Hunn officiating. 
Graveside Service will be at 3:00 PM (MT) at McClave Cemetery in 
McClave, Colorado. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Wednesday at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Memorial contributions may be made 
to Miles of Smiles or The National Association of Farm Broadcasters in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Loretta P. Johnson, 'Lory Williams'

Monday, March 1st, 1937-Monday, January 18th, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, March 1st, 1937-Monday, January 18th, 2021An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wanda Joyce Barnes (Pyles)

July 27, 1938
 -
 January 18, 2021

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

July 27, 1938
 -
 January 18, 2021 An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Alice Ann Denk

Mary Ann Goetz, age 68, former Hays resident died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Aurora, Colo.

She was born April 18, 1952 in Kansas to Julius Francis and Mary Kay (VonFeldt) Goetz.

She worked in accounts payable, attended Hays High School, and raised her family in Colorado.

Survivors include her children, Michael Chand and wife, Tea; Ryan Chand; Sonia Kilmer and husband, Willey; 12 grandchildren, Jordan Chand; Justin Chand; Dante Chand; Kayla Chand; David Chand; Karly Chand; Derek Chand; Rylee Chand; Dylan Kilmer; Alyssa Kilmer; Ashley Kilmer; Brianna Kilmer; and her great-nephew, James Ray Perry, she raised from birth and was his legal guardian.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Francis Goetz, and her former husband, Raymond G. Chand.

A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date at Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kan.

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

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>Mary Ann Goetz, age 68, former Hays resident died Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Aurora, Colo.She was born April 18, 1952 in Kansas to Julius Francis and Mary Kay (VonFeldt) Goetz.She worked in accounts payable, attended Hays High School, and raised her family in Colorado.Survivors include her children, Michael Chand and wife, Tea; Ryan Chand; Sonia Kilmer and husband, Willey; 12 grandchildren, Jordan Chand; Justin Chand; Dante Chand; Kayla Chand; David Chand; Karly Chand; Derek Chand; Rylee Chand; Dylan Kilmer; Alyssa Kilmer; Ashley Kilmer; Brianna Kilmer; and her great-nephew, James Ray Perry, she raised from birth and was his legal guardian.She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Francis Goetz, and her former husband, Raymond G. Chand.A memorial service and inurnment will be held at a later date at Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kan.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays, Kansas 67601.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>.

Mary Ann Goetz

Russell D. Phalen, 93, of Osborne, KS, died Saturday, January 2, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital of Osborne, KS.

Russell was born in Rich Hill, MO on March 6, 1927. &nbsp;He was the son of the late Florence Ayers and Delbert Phalen.

He served in the U. S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class in WW II. &nbsp;Russ was
 a mail route carrier for the U. S. Postal Service in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;He 
retired in 1992.

Russ is survived by a son, Ralph (Marilyn) Phalen, of Hoover, AL. &nbsp;He
 is also survived by 1 grandchild &amp; 5 great-grandchildren.

Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Irene in 2009 and a son Randall, in 1974.

Boy Scout Troop 105 c/o Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Inc. 238 N. 1st St., Osborne KS 67473

Carnegie Genealogical &amp; Historical Society 307 W. Main St., Osborne KS 67473

Clark-Gashaw Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Russell D. Phalen, 93, of Osborne, KS, died Saturday, January 2, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital of Osborne, KS.Russell was born in Rich Hill, MO on March 6, 1927. &nbsp;He was the son of the late Florence Ayers and Delbert Phalen.He served in the U. S. Navy as a Seaman 1st Class in WW II. &nbsp;Russ was
 a mail route carrier for the U. S. Postal Service in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;He 
retired in 1992.Russ is survived by a son, Ralph (Marilyn) Phalen, of Hoover, AL. &nbsp;He
 is also survived by 1 grandchild &amp; 5 great-grandchildren.Russ was preceded in death by his wife, Irene in 2009 and a son Randall, in 1974.Services will be at a later date.Memorials to:Boy Scout Troop 105 c/o Clark-Gashaw Mortuary, Inc. 238 N. 1st St., Osborne KS 67473 Carnegie Genealogical &amp; Historical Society 307 W. Main St., Osborne KS 67473Clark-Gashaw Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Russell D. Phalen

Terrance "Terry" Kohl passed away on 
Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; He
 was born October 29, 1940, to Paul and Mary (Luea) Hays, Kansas.

Terry became a CPA in 1968 and was a 
member of the American Institute, DC, Maryland and Kansas Society of 
CPA'S.&nbsp; He maintained an office in DC then in Bethesda Maryland before 
relocating to Ellis where he opened an office and worked until he 
retired to Hilton Head South Carolina.&nbsp; He returned to Ellis and 
continued to farm! He was a farmer at heart. &nbsp;He had worked in a camera 
store and enjoyed singing.&nbsp; He was in the Air Force Reserves for ten 
years, member of Rock Creek K of C, Bethesda Rotary and Yakima Park 
Singers.

He is survived by his brother Lavern (Margo), Springfield, MO and multiple nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a sister, Arlene.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, 
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, 
interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ellis with military 
honors courtesy of joint VFW Honor Guard of both Hays and Ellis.

In lieu of flowers donations are 
suggested to St. Mary’s Church. Donations made payable to the 
organization may be sent to Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS, 67601.

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

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; He
 was born October 29, 1940, to Paul and Mary (Luea) Hays, Kansas.Terry became a CPA in 1968 and was a 
member of the American Institute, DC, Maryland and Kansas Society of 
CPA'S.&nbsp; He maintained an office in DC then in Bethesda Maryland before 
relocating to Ellis where he opened an office and worked until he 
retired to Hilton Head South Carolina.&nbsp; He returned to Ellis and 
continued to farm! He was a farmer at heart. &nbsp;He had worked in a camera 
store and enjoyed singing.&nbsp; He was in the Air Force Reserves for ten 
years, member of Rock Creek K of C, Bethesda Rotary and Yakima Park 
Singers.He is survived by his brother Lavern (Margo), Springfield, MO and multiple nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and a sister, Arlene.Services will be held at 10:00 AM, 
Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, 
interment will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ellis with military 
honors courtesy of joint VFW Honor Guard of both Hays and Ellis.In lieu of flowers donations are 
suggested to St. Mary’s Church. Donations made payable to the 
organization may be sent to Brock’s~Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS, 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Terrance L. Kohl

Benita Befort, age 89, of Hays, KS died
 Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Locust Grove Village - LaCrosse.&nbsp; 

Mass of
 Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church - Hays, with interment 
following services in St Francis Cemetery - Munjor.

A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

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 Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Locust Grove Village - LaCrosse.&nbsp; Mass of
 Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church - Hays, with interment 
following services in St Francis Cemetery - Munjor.A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Benita Befort

Douglas
 A. Hanson, age 73, entered into rest on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his
 residence in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born February 12, 1947 in 
Concordia, Kansas, the son of Dean A. and Dorothy A. (Schroth) Hanson.

He was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School and attended Ft. Hays State University for 2 years.

Douglas was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged.

In
 September of 1968, he married Kathleen Schmidt in Hays, Kansas, and to 
this marriage two children were born, Derek and Tricia.

Douglas
 was a project superintendent for 33 years working all over the United 
States working in every state except, Alaska, Hawaii, and Idaho.&nbsp; He 
worked on many projects including, Hale Library, KSU Campus, Union 
Station in Washington, DC, CBS Studio, LA, CA., also Greensburg, KS 
after the Tornado Storm, He was project manager for AMC Theaters 
overseeing 200 units in 2 years.&nbsp; Douglas enjoyed the comradery and 
going to Sturgis, SD for the Annual Motorcycle Rally.

Douglas
 is survived by his two children, Tricia &amp; husband Pat Corcoran, 
grandson Patrick, grandson Dylan, and granddaughter Abby, son, Derek 
Hanson, granddaughter Madalyn, great-granddaughter, Lilliana, grandsons,
 Izaevion &amp; Donovan, sister, Debra Hiett, Manhattan, brother, Dirk 
&amp; wife Karen, of Olathe, &nbsp;brother, Drew &amp; wife Brenda, of 
Wichita, brother, Dane &amp; wife Brenda, of Jamestown, many nieces and 
nephews. Douglas
 was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Kathleen Hanson, 
parents, Dean and Dorothy, brother, David Hanson, daughter-in-law, Mayra
 Hanson.

Friends
 are invited to join the family in a Celebration of Life Reception and 
Family Visitation on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
at Kansas Creek Inn, 1330 Union Road, Concordia, Kansas. 

Those
 who wish to make memorial contributions in Douglas’ name may make them 
to O’Connor Animal Shelter, in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 
606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit 
www.chaputbuoy.com

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 </figure>Douglas
 A. Hanson, age 73, entered into rest on Friday, January 15, 2021 at his
 residence in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born February 12, 1947 in 
Concordia, Kansas, the son of Dean A. and Dorothy A. (Schroth) Hanson.He was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School and attended Ft. Hays State University for 2 years.Douglas was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1966-1968.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged.In
 September of 1968, he married Kathleen Schmidt in Hays, Kansas, and to 
this marriage two children were born, Derek and Tricia.Douglas
 was a project superintendent for 33 years working all over the United 
States working in every state except, Alaska, Hawaii, and Idaho.&nbsp; He 
worked on many projects including, Hale Library, KSU Campus, Union 
Station in Washington, DC, CBS Studio, LA, CA., also Greensburg, KS 
after the Tornado Storm, He was project manager for AMC Theaters 
overseeing 200 units in 2 years.&nbsp; Douglas enjoyed the comradery and 
going to Sturgis, SD for the Annual Motorcycle Rally.Douglas
 is survived by his two children, Tricia &amp; husband Pat Corcoran, 
grandson Patrick, grandson Dylan, and granddaughter Abby, son, Derek 
Hanson, granddaughter Madalyn, great-granddaughter, Lilliana, grandsons,
 Izaevion &amp; Donovan, sister, Debra Hiett, Manhattan, brother, Dirk 
&amp; wife Karen, of Olathe, &nbsp;brother, Drew &amp; wife Brenda, of 
Wichita, brother, Dane &amp; wife Brenda, of Jamestown, many nieces and 
nephews. Douglas
 was preceded in death by his children’s mother, Kathleen Hanson, 
parents, Dean and Dorothy, brother, David Hanson, daughter-in-law, Mayra
 Hanson.Friends
 are invited to join the family in a Celebration of Life Reception and 
Family Visitation on Thursday, January 21, 2021 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. 
at Kansas Creek Inn, 1330 Union Road, Concordia, Kansas. Those
 who wish to make memorial contributions in Douglas’ name may make them 
to O’Connor Animal Shelter, in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 
606, Concordia, KS 66901.&nbsp; For online condolences, please visit 
www.chaputbuoy.com

Douglas A. Hanson

Linda Marlene Legg, 73, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 14, 2021. Marlene was born November 24, 1947, in Garden City, to Marvin &amp; Ella Clark.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She attended grade school at White Mound and Theoni schools in rural Finney County. Marlene, affectionately known as Marty, then attended Cimarron High School, followed by Garden City Community College.&nbsp; Marlene married George Legg on June 5, 1966 in Cimarron.&nbsp; She and George lived their entire married lives in Gray and Finney Counties.&nbsp; Over the years, Marlene worked in many capacities while being employed at Theoni School.&nbsp; She was also the secretary/office manager of Cimarron Dairy, CAG Dairy, and Spandet Dairy. In addition, the Legg family owned and operated a dirt construction business for several years. Marlene recently retired in the fall of 2020.&nbsp; Marlene had a love beyond measure for her family and friends, near and far.&nbsp; Some of her most treasured memories were time spent with her brothers and sister, children, and grandchildren, enjoying many family reunions, activities, trips, programs, and sporting events.

Survivors include one sister, Shirley Poppe and husband Clyde, Montezuma; one brother, Curtis Clark and wife Waneen, Cimarron; her son, Clark Legg and wife Ruth, Kalvesta; two daughters, Janene Legg, Kalvesta, and Jaymie Ruder and husband Brian, Hays; one daughter-in-law, Stephanie ReQua and husband Nathan, Sedgwick; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Marlene was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Clint Legg; her parents; and two brothers Gary Clark and Kelly Clark.

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Cimarron, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Out of respect for everyone’s well-being, a private family memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, in Cimarron with Rev. Richard Deimund officiating. Burial will follow at the Cimarron Cemetery.&nbsp; They family requests mask be worn at both the visitation and funeral service. The service will be live streamed via the funeral home and First Baptist Church Facebook pages. Memorials are suggested to the Breast Center of St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Finney County EMS, or Pawnee Acre Community Building. Thoughts and memories of Marlene may be shared in the online guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>Linda Marlene Legg, 73, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 14, 2021. Marlene was born November 24, 1947, in Garden City, to Marvin &amp; Ella Clark.&nbsp;&nbsp;She attended grade school at White Mound and Theoni schools in rural Finney County. Marlene, affectionately known as Marty, then attended Cimarron High School, followed by Garden City Community College.&nbsp; Marlene married George Legg on June 5, 1966 in Cimarron.&nbsp; She and George lived their entire married lives in Gray and Finney Counties.&nbsp; Over the years, Marlene worked in many capacities while being employed at Theoni School.&nbsp; She was also the secretary/office manager of Cimarron Dairy, CAG Dairy, and Spandet Dairy. In addition, the Legg family owned and operated a dirt construction business for several years. Marlene recently retired in the fall of 2020.&nbsp; Marlene had a love beyond measure for her family and friends, near and far.&nbsp; Some of her most treasured memories were time spent with her brothers and sister, children, and grandchildren, enjoying many family reunions, activities, trips, programs, and sporting events.Survivors include one sister, Shirley Poppe and husband Clyde, Montezuma; one brother, Curtis Clark and wife Waneen, Cimarron; her son, Clark Legg and wife Ruth, Kalvesta; two daughters, Janene Legg, Kalvesta, and Jaymie Ruder and husband Brian, Hays; one daughter-in-law, Stephanie ReQua and husband Nathan, Sedgwick; 17 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Marlene was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Clint Legg; her parents; and two brothers Gary Clark and Kelly Clark.A visitation will take place on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Cimarron, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Out of respect for everyone’s well-being, a private family memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at the First Baptist Church, in Cimarron with Rev. Richard Deimund officiating. Burial will follow at the Cimarron Cemetery.&nbsp; They family requests mask be worn at both the visitation and funeral service. The service will be live streamed via the funeral home and First Baptist Church Facebook pages. Memorials are suggested to the Breast Center of St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Finney County EMS, or Pawnee Acre Community Building. Thoughts and memories of Marlene may be shared in the online guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

Linda Marlene Legg

Nancy Ann Long, 66, died Friday, January 1, 2021, in Sioux Falls, South 
Dakota. She was born July 23, 1954, in Dodge City, Kansas the daughter 
of Edward &amp; Martha (Marquardt) Frank. 
 Nancy lived in Liberal, Kansas, with her family where she attended 
Liberal schools. After the 8th grade, they moved to Garden City where 
Nancy attended high school and graduated from Garden City High School in
 1972. On June 9, 1973, she married Randy Carroll in Garden City, 
Kansas. Randy died on June 19, 1999. Nancy later married Brian D. Long
 on May 5, 2012. They continued to live in Garden City until 2014. 
Since 2014, they have lived in both Garden City and Platte, South 
Dakota. Nancy worked most of her life as a bookkeeper for various 
companies in Garden City. Nancy loved the outdoors, fishing, and going 
shopping with her daughter. 
 Survivors include her husband Brian D. Long of the home; three 
children Jason Carroll, Bradley &amp; wife Kelly Carroll, and Jennifer 
Carroll all of Platte, South Dakota; three step-children Tina M. &amp; 
husband John Brouder of St. Peters, Missouri, Shelly Long of St. Peters,
 Missouri, and Tim &amp; wife Tiffany Long of Garden City, Kansas; her 
mother Martha Frank of Chandler, Arizona; two brothers Mike &amp; wife 
Karen Frank of Chandler, Arizona and Tim Frank of Ness City, Kansas; ten
 grandchildren; and four great-grandchidlren. Nancy is preceded in 
death by her first husband Randy; her father Edward Frank; and a 
daughter-in-law Tracy Frank. 
 A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22,
 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein 
officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.
 There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given 
to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Dakota. She was born July 23, 1954, in Dodge City, Kansas the daughter 
of Edward &amp; Martha (Marquardt) Frank. 
 Nancy lived in Liberal, Kansas, with her family where she attended 
Liberal schools. After the 8th grade, they moved to Garden City where 
Nancy attended high school and graduated from Garden City High School in
 1972. On June 9, 1973, she married Randy Carroll in Garden City, 
Kansas. Randy died on June 19, 1999. Nancy later married Brian D. Long
 on May 5, 2012. They continued to live in Garden City until 2014. 
Since 2014, they have lived in both Garden City and Platte, South 
Dakota. Nancy worked most of her life as a bookkeeper for various 
companies in Garden City. Nancy loved the outdoors, fishing, and going 
shopping with her daughter. 
 Survivors include her husband Brian D. Long of the home; three 
children Jason Carroll, Bradley &amp; wife Kelly Carroll, and Jennifer 
Carroll all of Platte, South Dakota; three step-children Tina M. &amp; 
husband John Brouder of St. Peters, Missouri, Shelly Long of St. Peters,
 Missouri, and Tim &amp; wife Tiffany Long of Garden City, Kansas; her 
mother Martha Frank of Chandler, Arizona; two brothers Mike &amp; wife 
Karen Frank of Chandler, Arizona and Tim Frank of Ness City, Kansas; ten
 grandchildren; and four great-grandchidlren. Nancy is preceded in 
death by her first husband Randy; her father Edward Frank; and a 
daughter-in-law Tracy Frank. 
 A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 22,
 2021 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein 
officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.
 There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given 
to the American Cancer Society in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Nancy Ann Long

Susan “Sue” J. Steiner, 70, passed away January 17, 2021, at Great 
Bend Health &amp; Rehab. She was born August 26, 1950, in Ellsworth to 
Clayton C. &amp; Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner. She lived the first three 
years of her life in Blackwolf, Kan.

After 1953, she was a resident of Great Bend. She was a member of 
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, and
 was a member of the Altar Society.

She was a proud graduate of Great Bend High School in 1969. She was a
 member of the pep club and one of their first mainstream graduates of 
the special education program at GBHS. She loved Friday night GBHS 
football for many years and rarely missed a game. After she graduated 
from high school, she worked for Sunflower Diversified Services and was 
one of their original clients. Susan enjoyed working for the day 
services. She was with Sunflower Diversified until circumstances caused 
her to reside at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab for the past 10 years. 
Susan and her family really appreciated the care and concern she 
received from the staff at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab.

She became an annual summer camper at White Memorial Camp and Camp 
Aldrich. She developed a love and passion for horses. These camps 
allowed her to ride and be around them. She accumulated an extensive 
collection of horse memorabilia from around the world. She loved little 
children and was very proud holding her nieces and nephews as infants.

Survivors include, her mother, Barbara Steiner; a brother, Dan 
Steiner and wife Cathy of Stilwell; a sister, Laurie Cooke and husband 
Stacey of Junction City; many aunts and uncles; four nieces and their 
families, Tara Terella (Adam) of Aurora, Colo., Bethany Cooke (Adam) of 
Junction City, Katie Kidwell (fiancé Justin Lytle) of Junction City, and
 Briana Talley (Ken) of Wichita; two nephews, Ryan Steiner of Overland 
Park, and Clint Steiner (Christi) of Overland Park; her great nieces and
 nephews, Carson, Addison, Grace, Colin, Cooper, Ava, Alyssa, Jack, 
Jameson, Callen, Cara, Lacey, Miles, Aaron, Tatum, Kenny, and Theodore. 
She was preceded in death by her father, Clayton Steiner; a brother, 
James Steiner; her grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Foote, and Joseph 
and Doris Steiner; many aunts and uncles; a nephew, Clayton Cooke; and a
 great niece, Kylie Ann Steiner.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2021,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and 
Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Friday, January 22, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with 
Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prince of Peace Parish or Great 
Bend Health &amp; Rehab, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Susan “Sue” J. Steiner, 70, passed away January 17, 2021, at Great 
Bend Health &amp; Rehab. She was born August 26, 1950, in Ellsworth to 
Clayton C. &amp; Barbara J. (Foote) Steiner. She lived the first three 
years of her life in Blackwolf, Kan.After 1953, she was a resident of Great Bend. She was a member of 
Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, and
 was a member of the Altar Society.She was a proud graduate of Great Bend High School in 1969. She was a
 member of the pep club and one of their first mainstream graduates of 
the special education program at GBHS. She loved Friday night GBHS 
football for many years and rarely missed a game. After she graduated 
from high school, she worked for Sunflower Diversified Services and was 
one of their original clients. Susan enjoyed working for the day 
services. She was with Sunflower Diversified until circumstances caused 
her to reside at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab for the past 10 years. 
Susan and her family really appreciated the care and concern she 
received from the staff at Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab.She became an annual summer camper at White Memorial Camp and Camp 
Aldrich. She developed a love and passion for horses. These camps 
allowed her to ride and be around them. She accumulated an extensive 
collection of horse memorabilia from around the world. She loved little 
children and was very proud holding her nieces and nephews as infants.Survivors include, her mother, Barbara Steiner; a brother, Dan 
Steiner and wife Cathy of Stilwell; a sister, Laurie Cooke and husband 
Stacey of Junction City; many aunts and uncles; four nieces and their 
families, Tara Terella (Adam) of Aurora, Colo., Bethany Cooke (Adam) of 
Junction City, Katie Kidwell (fiancé Justin Lytle) of Junction City, and
 Briana Talley (Ken) of Wichita; two nephews, Ryan Steiner of Overland 
Park, and Clint Steiner (Christi) of Overland Park; her great nieces and
 nephews, Carson, Addison, Grace, Colin, Cooper, Ava, Alyssa, Jack, 
Jameson, Callen, Cara, Lacey, Miles, Aaron, Tatum, Kenny, and Theodore. 
She was preceded in death by her father, Clayton Steiner; a brother, 
James Steiner; her grandparents, Thomas and Barbara Foote, and Joseph 
and Doris Steiner; many aunts and uncles; a nephew, Clayton Cooke; and a
 great niece, Kylie Ann Steiner.Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2021,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and 
Vigil Service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Friday, January 22, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with 
Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Prince of Peace Parish or Great 
Bend Health &amp; Rehab, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Susan 'Sue' J. Steiner

Robert Ward Blecha was born on May 13, 1969 in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Robert E. &amp; Marilyn S. (Johnson) Blecha. Robert grew up in Belleville and Hays, graduating from Hays High School in 1987. Following high school, Robert attended and graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Hutchinson.

Robert worked as a sheriff’s deputy in Norton County and Phillips County, and later he worked in construction and carpentry.

He was married to Pookie Khattiwong on September 28, 2009, in Cumming, Georgia.

Robert passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, near Garfield, Kansas, on January 14, 2021, at the age of 51 years, 8 months and 1 day.

He is preceded in death by his mother; grandparents; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Robert will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his wife Pookie of Garfield, Kansas; son Ryan Blecha and wife Mackenzie of Hays, Kansas; son Robert Charles Blecha and fiancée Tabetha of Beaver City, Nebraska; son Rhett D. Blecha and wife Brooke of Beaver City, Nebraska; daughter Ricole Blecha of Lincoln, Nebraska; son Reese Blecha and daughter Raelea Blecha of Long Island, Kansas; daughter Natasha Blecha of Garfield, Kansas; and his granddaughters, Gentry and Charlie Jo Blecha of Hays, Kansas.

He is also survived by father Robert E. Blecha of Hays, Kansas; brothers and sisters: Rodney Blecha and wife Kathy of Lenexa, Kansas; Rochelle Massengale and husband Rich of Shiloh, Illinois; Randy Blecha of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Robyn Rogers of Olathe, Kansas; a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.

Robert’s wishes were to be cremated with a private, family service, to be held at Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, Kansas, in March 2021.

Memorials are requested to the Robert Ward Blecha Memorial to assist with his children's and grandchildren’s future education, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Blecha family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Robert Ward Blecha was born on May 13, 1969 in Belleville, Kansas, the son of Robert E. &amp; Marilyn S. (Johnson) Blecha. Robert grew up in Belleville and Hays, graduating from Hays High School in 1987. Following high school, Robert attended and graduated from the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in Hutchinson.Robert worked as a sheriff’s deputy in Norton County and Phillips County, and later he worked in construction and carpentry.He was married to Pookie Khattiwong on September 28, 2009, in Cumming, Georgia.Robert passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, near Garfield, Kansas, on January 14, 2021, at the age of 51 years, 8 months and 1 day.He is preceded in death by his mother; grandparents; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.Robert will be forever remembered and greatly missed by his wife Pookie of Garfield, Kansas; son Ryan Blecha and wife Mackenzie of Hays, Kansas; son Robert Charles Blecha and fiancée Tabetha of Beaver City, Nebraska; son Rhett D. Blecha and wife Brooke of Beaver City, Nebraska; daughter Ricole Blecha of Lincoln, Nebraska; son Reese Blecha and daughter Raelea Blecha of Long Island, Kansas; daughter Natasha Blecha of Garfield, Kansas; and his granddaughters, Gentry and Charlie Jo Blecha of Hays, Kansas.He is also survived by father Robert E. Blecha of Hays, Kansas; brothers and sisters: Rodney Blecha and wife Kathy of Lenexa, Kansas; Rochelle Massengale and husband Rich of Shiloh, Illinois; Randy Blecha of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Robyn Rogers of Olathe, Kansas; a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.Robert’s wishes were to be cremated with a private, family service, to be held at Tabor Cemetery, rural Munden, Kansas, in March 2021.Memorials are requested to the Robert Ward Blecha Memorial to assist with his children's and grandchildren’s future education, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Tibbetts-Fischer Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Blecha family with these arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Robert Ward Blecha

H. Preston Matthew LaMastres, age 45, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 10, 1975 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Ray E. LaMastres and Deborah Sue Schmidt.

He was a resident of Holcomb and worked various jobs over the years after finding his love for the culinary arts. Preston was a member of HPPR, NPR, Wild Plains Gourmet, Pleasant Fest, Fresh Picked Parsley.&nbsp; Most recently he was the owner and operator of Preston’s Sandwich Shack.

Survivors include:&nbsp;Fiancee - Cheyenne Mouser of Holcomb;&nbsp;Daughter - Sierra Mouser of Holcomb;&nbsp;Mother - Sue (Chester) Schmidt of Arlington;&nbsp;Three Brothers - Gary Ray (Blair) LaMastres of Kansas City, Missouri,&nbsp;Jeffery LaMastres of Murray, Iowa,&nbsp;Doug Peterman of Arlington;&nbsp;One sister - &nbsp;Susannah (Jason) Struzik of Dodge City; Dog - Presto of Holcomb;&nbsp;11 nieces and nephews and several great- nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ray E. LaMastres.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the family has requested everyone attend the service virtually at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 on the Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home Facebook Page.&nbsp;

Private family services will be held at later date

Memorials in lieu of flower are requested to Preston Matthew LaMastres Memorial Fund through Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, KS 67846.

<figure>
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 </figure>H. Preston Matthew LaMastres, age 45, died on Friday, January 15, 2021 in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 10, 1975 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Ray E. LaMastres and Deborah Sue Schmidt.He was a resident of Holcomb and worked various jobs over the years after finding his love for the culinary arts. Preston was a member of HPPR, NPR, Wild Plains Gourmet, Pleasant Fest, Fresh Picked Parsley.&nbsp; Most recently he was the owner and operator of Preston’s Sandwich Shack.Survivors include:&nbsp;Fiancee - Cheyenne Mouser of Holcomb;&nbsp;Daughter - Sierra Mouser of Holcomb;&nbsp;Mother - Sue (Chester) Schmidt of Arlington;&nbsp;Three Brothers - Gary Ray (Blair) LaMastres of Kansas City, Missouri,&nbsp;Jeffery LaMastres of Murray, Iowa,&nbsp;Doug Peterman of Arlington;&nbsp;One sister - &nbsp;Susannah (Jason) Struzik of Dodge City; Dog - Presto of Holcomb;&nbsp;11 nieces and nephews and several great- nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Ray E. LaMastres.There will be no calling times.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the family has requested everyone attend the service virtually at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, 2021 on the Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home Facebook Page.&nbsp;Private family services will be held at later dateMemorials in lieu of flower are requested to Preston Matthew LaMastres Memorial Fund through Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, KS 67846.

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