Ramona Eileen Birdsong was born September 9, 1935, the fourth child of Clifford and Lottie (Allen) Bisbee at their home in Bucklin, Kansas. She passed away December 15, 2020, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Wakeeney, Kansas.

Ramona was raised in Bucklin, where her father taught in local schools and her parents later owned a variety store. She grew up attending the Methodist Church and enjoying small town life. After one year of college at Fort Hays College, she married Dwight (Red) Birdsong in her parents’ living room. This was the beginning of many adventures. They soon added a daughter to their family and nearly 3 years later, a son. For 31 years of Ramona’s life, she followed her husband across the west, living in one oil boom town after another.&nbsp; Along the way, she discovered she was a good secretary and that she liked Oklahoma City. She remained in Oklahoma City following her divorce in 1986 until 2009 when she moved to Wakeeney. Everywhere she lived, Ramona found what was best in that community, grew beautiful flowers, and made lifelong friends.&nbsp;

Survivors include her daughter Karen Madorin (Mel) of Dubois, WY and WaKeeney, KS; son Ronald Kent Birdsong (Tammy) of Vega, Texas; two granddaughters, Anne Coon and Kelli Sprague (Cord); two step-grandchildren Tiffany Powers (Matt) and Matt Horton (Vayle); four great grand-children; six step great-grandchildren; sister Iris Cook in Bucklin, KS; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Bud; and sister Wanda.

Ramona bloomed where she was planted. No matter where she was, she made life better for others around her.&nbsp;

Inurnment will take place in Ford, KS, attended by her immediate family.

Memorials may be given to the Wakeeney Methodist Church or Hospice of Northwest Kansas. Contributions to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672.

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

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 </figure>Ramona Eileen Birdsong was born September 9, 1935, the fourth child of Clifford and Lottie (Allen) Bisbee at their home in Bucklin, Kansas. She passed away December 15, 2020, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in Wakeeney, Kansas.Ramona was raised in Bucklin, where her father taught in local schools and her parents later owned a variety store. She grew up attending the Methodist Church and enjoying small town life. After one year of college at Fort Hays College, she married Dwight (Red) Birdsong in her parents’ living room. This was the beginning of many adventures. They soon added a daughter to their family and nearly 3 years later, a son. For 31 years of Ramona’s life, she followed her husband across the west, living in one oil boom town after another.&nbsp; Along the way, she discovered she was a good secretary and that she liked Oklahoma City. She remained in Oklahoma City following her divorce in 1986 until 2009 when she moved to Wakeeney. Everywhere she lived, Ramona found what was best in that community, grew beautiful flowers, and made lifelong friends.&nbsp;Survivors include her daughter Karen Madorin (Mel) of Dubois, WY and WaKeeney, KS; son Ronald Kent Birdsong (Tammy) of Vega, Texas; two granddaughters, Anne Coon and Kelli Sprague (Cord); two step-grandchildren Tiffany Powers (Matt) and Matt Horton (Vayle); four great grand-children; six step great-grandchildren; sister Iris Cook in Bucklin, KS; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Bud; and sister Wanda.Ramona bloomed where she was planted. No matter where she was, she made life better for others around her.&nbsp;Inurnment will take place in Ford, KS, attended by her immediate family.Memorials may be given to the Wakeeney Methodist Church or Hospice of Northwest Kansas. Contributions to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Ramona Birdsong

Darrell Dean Tanner, 86, passed away December 16, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born January 17, 1934, in Wamego, the son of Clarence A. and 
Clara McKowen Tanner.&nbsp; A longtime area resident.&nbsp; He worked for Cooper 
feed, Ark Valley Implement, Pawnee Beef Builders, Delaney Implement and 
retired from USD#495 School District.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights 
of Columbus, both of Larned.&nbsp; In his early years he enjoyed rodeo and 
training horses.&nbsp; He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; 
His passion was outdoor gardening and meticulously maintaining his yard 
and lawn.&nbsp; He was also an avid sports fan.

On August 10, 1957, he married Jean Berroth in Paxico.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; four sons, Mike, Larned, Rick (Kathy) 
Topeka, Rob (Donna), Garden City, Brent (Denise), Manhattan and; a 
sister, Betty Volz, Dodge City and nine grandchildren, Emily (Connor), 
Katie, Whitney, Kara, Cooper, Parker (Tianna), Weston, Carson and Kaycee
 and two great grandchildren, Charlie and Kaiden.

He was preceded in death by; seven brothers, Wilbur, John, Harold, 
Ronald, Dale, Charles and Argel, four sisters, Mary Turner, Alice Brost,
 Lucille Frazier and Dorothy Judy, a grandson, David Tanner and a 
daughter-in-law, Kathy Tanner.

Private Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December 21, 2020 at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; 
Service will be viewable via facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp;
 Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 at
 Beckwith Mortuary.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at
 the mortuary.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Larned High School Booster Club in care
 of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Darrell Dean Tanner, 86, passed away December 16, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born January 17, 1934, in Wamego, the son of Clarence A. and 
Clara McKowen Tanner.&nbsp; A longtime area resident.&nbsp; He worked for Cooper 
feed, Ark Valley Implement, Pawnee Beef Builders, Delaney Implement and 
retired from USD#495 School District.He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights 
of Columbus, both of Larned.&nbsp; In his early years he enjoyed rodeo and 
training horses.&nbsp; He was very proud of his children and grandchildren.&nbsp; 
His passion was outdoor gardening and meticulously maintaining his yard 
and lawn.&nbsp; He was also an avid sports fan.On August 10, 1957, he married Jean Berroth in Paxico.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; four sons, Mike, Larned, Rick (Kathy) 
Topeka, Rob (Donna), Garden City, Brent (Denise), Manhattan and; a 
sister, Betty Volz, Dodge City and nine grandchildren, Emily (Connor), 
Katie, Whitney, Kara, Cooper, Parker (Tianna), Weston, Carson and Kaycee
 and two great grandchildren, Charlie and Kaiden.He was preceded in death by; seven brothers, Wilbur, John, Harold, 
Ronald, Dale, Charles and Argel, four sisters, Mary Turner, Alice Brost,
 Lucille Frazier and Dorothy Judy, a grandson, David Tanner and a 
daughter-in-law, Kathy Tanner.Private Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December 21, 2020 at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; 
Service will be viewable via facebook live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp;
 Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 20, 2020 at
 Beckwith Mortuary.&nbsp; Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at
 the mortuary.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Larned High School Booster Club in care
 of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Darrell Dean Tanner

Richard Lee Meier, 92, Penokee, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Sheridan county Hospita, Hoxie.
 He was born July 24, 1928, in Garber, Oklahoma, to Wilber and Sophie (Schrieber) Meier.
 He married Romona Lea Minium. He later married Lucille Goff. She preceded him in death.
 Survivors include two sons, Richard Meier, Grainfield and Curtis 
Meier, Morland; two daughters, Mary VonLintel, Russell and Klara Reed, 
El Dorado; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great -
 grandchild. 
 Due to the coronavirus, private family only services were conducted 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City with 
Phillip Stinemetz officiating; burial in the Morland Cemetery, Morland. 
 Memorials are suggested to Sheridan Long Term Care or the Graham County 
Sportsman Club in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City.
 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stinemetzfh.com.

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 </figure>Richard Lee Meier, 92, Penokee, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Sheridan county Hospita, Hoxie.
 He was born July 24, 1928, in Garber, Oklahoma, to Wilber and Sophie (Schrieber) Meier.
 He married Romona Lea Minium. He later married Lucille Goff. She preceded him in death.
 Survivors include two sons, Richard Meier, Grainfield and Curtis 
Meier, Morland; two daughters, Mary VonLintel, Russell and Klara Reed, 
El Dorado; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren; and a great-great -
 grandchild. 
 Due to the coronavirus, private family only services were conducted 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City with 
Phillip Stinemetz officiating; burial in the Morland Cemetery, Morland. 
 Memorials are suggested to Sheridan Long Term Care or the Graham County 
Sportsman Club in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City.
 Condolences may be sent to the family at www.stinemetzfh.com.

Richard Lee Meier

Luis Osvaldo Marquez Cazares, age 77, died at St. Francis Hospital in
 Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on 
September 24, 1943, at Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Pedro 
Marquez Bencomo and Celsa Cazares Ramos.

He was a member of the Wichita County, Kansas, community since the 
early '70s and worked for Whitham Farms until his retirement.&nbsp; Luis was a
 member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.

On July 22, 1966 he married Dolores Trevizo Caraveo.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include:&nbsp;Six Children - Alma Rosa Marquez of Dodge 
City, Kansas,&nbsp;Rosa Maria Marquez-Krenzel of Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;Maria Del 
Socorro Marquez of Dodge City, Kansas,&nbsp;Maria Dolores Marquez of 
Nashville, Tennessee,&nbsp;Luis Osvaldo Marquez, JR. of Valparaiso, 
Indiana,&nbsp;Carlos Noel Marquez of Wichita, Kansas, nine grandchildren, 
three great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 
at 2:30 pm at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Interment will follow at the Leoti Cemetery.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be given to the St. Anthony Catholic
 Church or Leoti EMS in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

Luis Osvaldo Marquez Cazares, age 77, died at St. Francis Hospital in
 Topeka, Kansas on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on 
September 24, 1943, at Temosachic, Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Pedro 
Marquez Bencomo and Celsa Cazares Ramos.He was a member of the Wichita County, Kansas, community since the 
early '70s and worked for Whitham Farms until his retirement.&nbsp; Luis was a
 member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church.On July 22, 1966 he married Dolores Trevizo Caraveo.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include:&nbsp;Six Children - Alma Rosa Marquez of Dodge 
City, Kansas,&nbsp;Rosa Maria Marquez-Krenzel of Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;Maria Del 
Socorro Marquez of Dodge City, Kansas,&nbsp;Maria Dolores Marquez of 
Nashville, Tennessee,&nbsp;Luis Osvaldo Marquez, JR. of Valparaiso, 
Indiana,&nbsp;Carlos Noel Marquez of Wichita, Kansas, nine grandchildren, 
three great-grandchildren.Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020 
at 2:30 pm at St Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.There will be no calling hours.Interment will follow at the Leoti Cemetery.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be given to the St. Anthony Catholic
 Church or Leoti EMS in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

Luis Osvaldo Marquez Cazares

LaVera Martha King, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. 
She was born on August 17, 1932, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of 
John and Hilda Koch Wiechman. She was a homemaker most of her life and 
was loved to the moon and back by her children, grandchildren, family, 
and friends.

She was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Ladies VFW 
Auxiliary, a member of the VIP Senior Center, and a Pink Lady for the 
Scott County Hospital. She enjoyed many years of bowling which included 
several state and National trips with family and friends and “dancing 
the night” away at the VIP Senior Center.

On October 8, 1951, she married Harry V. King in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on September 1, 1981, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Daughters - Gloria &amp; Forrest Gough of 
Scott City, Kansas, Carol &amp; Bruce Latham of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Sons - Randy &amp; Kay King of Scott City, Kansas and David &amp; Susan 
King of Olathe, Kansas, One Sister - Velda &amp; Milt Riddiough of Scott
 City, Kansas, One Brother - Jerry &amp; Joyce Wiechman of Scott City, 
Kansas, Five Granddaughters - Shellie Carter, Krista &amp; Jeremy 
McDaniel, Shanna &amp; Cody Wells, Danea &amp; Chad Wasinger all of 
Scott City, Kansas and Sarah King of Olathe, Kansas, Three Grandsons - 
Teth &amp; Sonya Gough of Blue Springs, Missouri, Alex &amp; Alyssa King
 of Olathe, Kansas and Harrison King of Scott City, Kansas, Thirteen 
great-grandchildren, One great great-grandson and numerous Nieces &amp; 
Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers Marvin,
 Martin, and Donnie Wiechman, and 2 sisters Geneva Faurot and LuElla 
Erskin.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22,
 2020, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor 
Rodney Hopper presiding. Services will be Live-Streamed on Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to The Holy Cross Lutheran 
Church, Park Lane Nursing home or the VIP Senior Center in care of Price
 &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation times will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 
10:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home 
in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>LaVera Martha King, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. 
She was born on August 17, 1932, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of 
John and Hilda Koch Wiechman. She was a homemaker most of her life and 
was loved to the moon and back by her children, grandchildren, family, 
and friends.She was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Ladies VFW 
Auxiliary, a member of the VIP Senior Center, and a Pink Lady for the 
Scott County Hospital. She enjoyed many years of bowling which included 
several state and National trips with family and friends and “dancing 
the night” away at the VIP Senior Center.On October 8, 1951, she married Harry V. King in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on September 1, 1981, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her Two Daughters - Gloria &amp; Forrest Gough of 
Scott City, Kansas, Carol &amp; Bruce Latham of Scott City, Kansas, Two 
Sons - Randy &amp; Kay King of Scott City, Kansas and David &amp; Susan 
King of Olathe, Kansas, One Sister - Velda &amp; Milt Riddiough of Scott
 City, Kansas, One Brother - Jerry &amp; Joyce Wiechman of Scott City, 
Kansas, Five Granddaughters - Shellie Carter, Krista &amp; Jeremy 
McDaniel, Shanna &amp; Cody Wells, Danea &amp; Chad Wasinger all of 
Scott City, Kansas and Sarah King of Olathe, Kansas, Three Grandsons - 
Teth &amp; Sonya Gough of Blue Springs, Missouri, Alex &amp; Alyssa King
 of Olathe, Kansas and Harrison King of Scott City, Kansas, Thirteen 
great-grandchildren, One great great-grandson and numerous Nieces &amp; 
Nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 3 brothers Marvin,
 Martin, and Donnie Wiechman, and 2 sisters Geneva Faurot and LuElla 
Erskin.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22,
 2020, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor 
Rodney Hopper presiding. Services will be Live-Streamed on Price &amp; 
Sons Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday.Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made to The Holy Cross Lutheran 
Church, Park Lane Nursing home or the VIP Senior Center in care of Price
 &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation times will be Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. and 
10:00 a.m until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home 
in Scott City, Kansas.

LaVera Martha King

Dana Lee Huthansel, age 41, passed Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 
the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; Dana was born September 18, 1979 
to Collin and Audrey (Elfman) Huthansel in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Goodland and attended Goodland High School.&nbsp;

Dana attended the Oxford House in Hays where she met many new 
friends.&nbsp; She enjoyed drawing, listening to music, cooking, spending 
time with her family and friends, and her dog Maxwell.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her grandparents; uncles, Ralph Elfman, 
Eugene Blake and Joe Daniels; cousins, David Elfman and Stephanie 
Darby.&nbsp;

Dana is survived by her father, Collin Huthansel of Goodland; mother,
 Audrey Huthansel of Oakley, KS; sister, Sonja&nbsp;Hildebrand of Goodland; 
brother, David Schindler of St. Paul, MN; sister, Wendy (Tyson Owings) 
Huthansel of Goodland; longtime companion, Justin Tesmer of Goodland; 
many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 
great-nephew and friends.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Dana Huthansel Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 
67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Dana Lee Huthansel, age 41, passed Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 
the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; Dana was born September 18, 1979 
to Collin and Audrey (Elfman) Huthansel in Goodland.&nbsp; She grew up in 
Goodland and attended Goodland High School.&nbsp;Dana attended the Oxford House in Hays where she met many new 
friends.&nbsp; She enjoyed drawing, listening to music, cooking, spending 
time with her family and friends, and her dog Maxwell.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her grandparents; uncles, Ralph Elfman, 
Eugene Blake and Joe Daniels; cousins, David Elfman and Stephanie 
Darby.&nbsp;Dana is survived by her father, Collin Huthansel of Goodland; mother,
 Audrey Huthansel of Oakley, KS; sister, Sonja&nbsp;Hildebrand of Goodland; 
brother, David Schindler of St. Paul, MN; sister, Wendy (Tyson Owings) 
Huthansel of Goodland; longtime companion, Justin Tesmer of Goodland; 
many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and 
great-nephew and friends.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Dana Huthansel Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 
67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Dana Lee Huthansel

Ellen Cornelius, 93, died on Monday December 14, 2020, at Park Lane 
Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born on January 4, 1927, at Colby 
the daughter of Henry &amp; Neva (Nixon) Trybom. She married Vivian 
Wesley Cornelius on December 25, 1947, at Colby. 
Ellen graduated from Colby High School in 1944. She moved to Scott City
 in 1963 and cleaned houses for many years. She was a member of First 
Baptist Church of Scott City, VFW Auxiliary, VIP Seniors, Daughters of 
American Revolution and Thomas County Historical Society. Ellen enjoyed
 doing needlepoint and taking her projects to the county fair and her 
gardening. She had a large doll collection and was known locally as the
 “Doll Lady”. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters- Greta (Richard) Guenthner of Wichita
 and Judith (L.D.) Crawford of Topeka, Son- Wes (Maggie) Cornelius of 
Valdosta, Georgia, Brother- Ronnie Trybom of San Antonio, Texas, Sister-
 Lille Thieler of Colby, 4 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren &amp; 6
 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Parents, 
Daughter- Vivian Cornelius, 4 Brothers and 2 Sisters. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City with Rev Bob Bates officiating. The service will be 
facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be
 in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 9:00 AM
 to Service Time Friday at Garnand Funeral Home.

Memorials are 
suggested to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Ellen Cornelius, 93, died on Monday December 14, 2020, at Park Lane 
Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born on January 4, 1927, at Colby 
the daughter of Henry &amp; Neva (Nixon) Trybom. She married Vivian 
Wesley Cornelius on December 25, 1947, at Colby. 
Ellen graduated from Colby High School in 1944. She moved to Scott City
 in 1963 and cleaned houses for many years. She was a member of First 
Baptist Church of Scott City, VFW Auxiliary, VIP Seniors, Daughters of 
American Revolution and Thomas County Historical Society. Ellen enjoyed
 doing needlepoint and taking her projects to the county fair and her 
gardening. She had a large doll collection and was known locally as the
 “Doll Lady”. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters- Greta (Richard) Guenthner of Wichita
 and Judith (L.D.) Crawford of Topeka, Son- Wes (Maggie) Cornelius of 
Valdosta, Georgia, Brother- Ronnie Trybom of San Antonio, Texas, Sister-
 Lille Thieler of Colby, 4 Grandchildren, 12 Great-Grandchildren &amp; 6
 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Parents, 
Daughter- Vivian Cornelius, 4 Brothers and 2 Sisters. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City with Rev Bob Bates officiating. The service will be 
facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page. Burial will be
 in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 9:00 AM
 to Service Time Friday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are 
suggested to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Ellen Cornelius

Melvin R. Fabrizius, age 84, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Melvin R. Fabrizius, age 84, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at his home. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Melvin R. Fabrizius

Brenda Moote (McLaughlin) was born on September 11th, 1963, in 
Plainville, Kansas, to Gerald and Gean McLaughlin. She passed away 
peacefully on December 12th, 2020, comfortably in her own home with her 
family surrounding her.
 Brenda lived a simple yet enjoyable life. She was born in 
Plainville, Kansas, and lived in Kansas for the first part of her life, 
enjoying time with friends, family, school, and work. She grew up in 
Stockton, Kansas, and graduated from Stockton High School in 1981. She 
loved playing pool and quarters with her friends and family in her free 
time. On October 17th, 1987, she married Kevin Moote at the United 
Methodist Church in Stockton, Kansas.
 Brenda and Kevin moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, in the early ’90s 
to start their family. Brenda started working at Mac’s Frame Shop as a 
picture framer around 1992. She continued the business by becoming the 
owner of Mac’s Frame Shop in 2000. She was always hard-working, put her 
customers first, and went above and beyond to meet her customers' goals.
 She could tell you what every moulding, frame, or glass type was just 
by looking at the front of it. Her customers would ask for her 
specifically because her skills and taste of designs were extravagant.
 In 1992 she had her son, Quentin Moote, then in 1996, she had her 
daughter, Chelsea Bush (Moote). Soon after her daughter was born, 
Brenda, Kevin, Quentin, and Chelsea moved permanently to Windsor, 
Colorado. Brenda helped with Girl Scouts and was always the favorite 
leader. She also enjoyed reading books and going to book clubs now and 
then. Brenda loved going camping when the time was allowed, along with 
day car ride trips to Estes or anywhere in the Mountains. She also used 
to take frequent trips to Stockton, Kansas, to see her family or visit 
them when they passed. When Brenda’s children grew up, she would love to
 spend quality time with them and her family in general. In 2019, Brenda
 became a grandmother to Adelynn Bush, which she loved dearly.
 Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Gean McLaughlin, and her sister, Linda Smith.
 She is survived by her husband, Kevin; son Quentin; daughter 
Chelsea; granddaughter Adelynn; and nephews Michael and Brian Smith.
 Brenda was an exceedingly kind, loving, and forgiving woman who 
would do anything for her family and friends. Her primary goal in life 
was to make everyone happy and laugh. She would always forgive someone 
fast because she said, “Life is too short.” She nevertheless left a 
great impression on everyone she met with her easy, funny, and friendly 
personality. Even when she was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in early
 2020, she never let fears get to her. She continued to have a positive 
outlook on life through chemo, surgery, and after surgery when 
complications happened. Brenda continued to pray every day and always 
looked at what she has done instead of what she cannot anymore.
 Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 11 AM
 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Online condolences can be
 left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.
 “We will always remember you, Mom; you were our best friend and more than anyone could ever ask for.”

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 </figure>Brenda Moote (McLaughlin) was born on September 11th, 1963, in 
Plainville, Kansas, to Gerald and Gean McLaughlin. She passed away 
peacefully on December 12th, 2020, comfortably in her own home with her 
family surrounding her.
 Brenda lived a simple yet enjoyable life. She was born in 
Plainville, Kansas, and lived in Kansas for the first part of her life, 
enjoying time with friends, family, school, and work. She grew up in 
Stockton, Kansas, and graduated from Stockton High School in 1981. She 
loved playing pool and quarters with her friends and family in her free 
time. On October 17th, 1987, she married Kevin Moote at the United 
Methodist Church in Stockton, Kansas.
 Brenda and Kevin moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, in the early ’90s 
to start their family. Brenda started working at Mac’s Frame Shop as a 
picture framer around 1992. She continued the business by becoming the 
owner of Mac’s Frame Shop in 2000. She was always hard-working, put her 
customers first, and went above and beyond to meet her customers' goals.
 She could tell you what every moulding, frame, or glass type was just 
by looking at the front of it. Her customers would ask for her 
specifically because her skills and taste of designs were extravagant.
 In 1992 she had her son, Quentin Moote, then in 1996, she had her 
daughter, Chelsea Bush (Moote). Soon after her daughter was born, 
Brenda, Kevin, Quentin, and Chelsea moved permanently to Windsor, 
Colorado. Brenda helped with Girl Scouts and was always the favorite 
leader. She also enjoyed reading books and going to book clubs now and 
then. Brenda loved going camping when the time was allowed, along with 
day car ride trips to Estes or anywhere in the Mountains. She also used 
to take frequent trips to Stockton, Kansas, to see her family or visit 
them when they passed. When Brenda’s children grew up, she would love to
 spend quality time with them and her family in general. In 2019, Brenda
 became a grandmother to Adelynn Bush, which she loved dearly.
 Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Gerald and Gean McLaughlin, and her sister, Linda Smith.
 She is survived by her husband, Kevin; son Quentin; daughter 
Chelsea; granddaughter Adelynn; and nephews Michael and Brian Smith.
 Brenda was an exceedingly kind, loving, and forgiving woman who 
would do anything for her family and friends. Her primary goal in life 
was to make everyone happy and laugh. She would always forgive someone 
fast because she said, “Life is too short.” She nevertheless left a 
great impression on everyone she met with her easy, funny, and friendly 
personality. Even when she was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer in early
 2020, she never let fears get to her. She continued to have a positive 
outlook on life through chemo, surgery, and after surgery when 
complications happened. Brenda continued to pray every day and always 
looked at what she has done instead of what she cannot anymore.
 Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 11 AM
 at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Online condolences can be
 left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.
 “We will always remember you, Mom; you were our best friend and more than anyone could ever ask for.”

Brenda Moote

Fred A. Johnson, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Fred was born on April 15, 1925, at Grainfield, KS to Fred A. Johnson
 and Veronica Johnson (Vedder). His father died when Fred was age 8 
during the Great Depression. He completed the 4th and 5th grades in one 
year and studied one year in a pre-seminary program in Conception, MO 
before moving to Hays, KS with his family. Upon graduating from Hays 
High School in 1942, at the age of 17. He eventually enlisted in the 
Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, 517th Parachute 
Combat Team serving in France. After returning home from the war, he met
 and married Marilyn T. Adler. They were married for over 73 years, and 
raised two sons on the family farm north of Grainfield, KS. Playing 
cards was a regular occurrence. Fred was a life long farmer, and like 
most hard working farmers, he was a “jack of all trades”.

He and Marilyn traveled to numerous foreign countries and took many 
cruises, some with their children and grandchildren. He piloted his own 
twin engine Piper airplane for years and was an accomplished skier on 
the Colorado slopes.

He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Fred A. Johnson, Jr. 
(Mary) of Wichita, KS, and Dr. Casey T. Johnson (Patty) of Shawnee, KS. 
He leaves grandchildren, Nicole M. Johnson (Zachary Arnold) of Kansas 
City, MO, Bridget T. Falk (Ben) of Denver, CO, Laurie Ray of 
Lawrence, KS, and Austin C. Johnson, of Eugene, OR; and 
great-grandchildren, Max Ray, Bryce Arnold, Dominic Arnold, and Sloane 
Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John 
Johnson; sisters, Agnes Johnson, Emma Boyd, Thelma Zerr, and Bessie 
Goodgion.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at skradskifh@msn.com and further updates to his services will be posted.

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 </figure>Fred A. Johnson, age 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 9, 2020.Fred was born on April 15, 1925, at Grainfield, KS to Fred A. Johnson
 and Veronica Johnson (Vedder). His father died when Fred was age 8 
during the Great Depression. He completed the 4th and 5th grades in one 
year and studied one year in a pre-seminary program in Conception, MO 
before moving to Hays, KS with his family. Upon graduating from Hays 
High School in 1942, at the age of 17. He eventually enlisted in the 
Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division, 517th Parachute 
Combat Team serving in France. After returning home from the war, he met
 and married Marilyn T. Adler. They were married for over 73 years, and 
raised two sons on the family farm north of Grainfield, KS. Playing 
cards was a regular occurrence. Fred was a life long farmer, and like 
most hard working farmers, he was a “jack of all trades”.He and Marilyn traveled to numerous foreign countries and took many 
cruises, some with their children and grandchildren. He piloted his own 
twin engine Piper airplane for years and was an accomplished skier on 
the Colorado slopes.He is survived by his wife, Marilyn; children, Fred A. Johnson, Jr. 
(Mary) of Wichita, KS, and Dr. Casey T. Johnson (Patty) of Shawnee, KS. 
He leaves grandchildren, Nicole M. Johnson (Zachary Arnold) of Kansas 
City, MO, Bridget T. Falk (Ben) of Denver, CO, Laurie Ray of 
Lawrence, KS, and Austin C. Johnson, of Eugene, OR; and 
great-grandchildren, Max Ray, Bryce Arnold, Dominic Arnold, and Sloane 
Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John 
Johnson; sisters, Agnes Johnson, Emma Boyd, Thelma Zerr, and Bessie 
Goodgion.A memorial service will be held at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at skradskifh@msn.com and further updates to his services will be posted.

Fred A. Johnson

Clive J. “C.J.” Sharpe, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 
2020, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on September 5, 1931, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Clive Gay and 
Nellie Marguerite Scott Sharpe.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, 
Kansas, he was a retired teacher and coach.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas, 
and was a US Army Veteran.&nbsp; Starting in 1959, CJ taught math in 
Coolidge, Kansas, Herndon, Kansas, and then retiring in 1990 from Scott 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was passionate about sports, both as an athlete and 
coach.&nbsp; CJ enjoyed gardening, reading, playing pitch and he especially 
loved his grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews and playing with their
 32 kids as they grew up.

On August 18, 1964, he married Charlene M. Brown in Herndon, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Charlene Sharpe of Scott City, Kansas, 
One Daughter - Christina M. Sharpe of Fishers, Indiana, One Son - C. 
Justin &amp; Heather Sharpe of Gilbert, Arizona, Four Brothers - Harley 
&amp; Ora Sharpe of Scott City, Kansas, Harry &amp; Virginia Sharpe of 
Scott City, Kansas, John Sharpe of Loveland, Colorado, Hiriam Sharpe of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Thada V. Holt of Hurricane, Utah, 
Helen &amp; Bill Ackley of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Three Grandchildren -
 Maddisen Sharpe of Fishers, Indiana, Spencer Sharpe of Fishers, 
Indiana, and Jarod Sharpe of Gilbert, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, and Three Sisters - Vivian, Myrtle, and Trilla.

Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 21, 
2020, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Steve 
Payne presiding.&nbsp; Services will be Live -Streamed on Price &amp; Sons 
Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 10:25 a.m. Monday.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott Community Foundation in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Clive J. “C.J.” Sharpe, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 
2020, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
on September 5, 1931, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Clive Gay and 
Nellie Marguerite Scott Sharpe.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, 
Kansas, he was a retired teacher and coach.He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas, 
and was a US Army Veteran.&nbsp; Starting in 1959, CJ taught math in 
Coolidge, Kansas, Herndon, Kansas, and then retiring in 1990 from Scott 
City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was passionate about sports, both as an athlete and 
coach.&nbsp; CJ enjoyed gardening, reading, playing pitch and he especially 
loved his grandchildren and 19 nieces and nephews and playing with their
 32 kids as they grew up.On August 18, 1964, he married Charlene M. Brown in Herndon, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Charlene Sharpe of Scott City, Kansas, 
One Daughter - Christina M. Sharpe of Fishers, Indiana, One Son - C. 
Justin &amp; Heather Sharpe of Gilbert, Arizona, Four Brothers - Harley 
&amp; Ora Sharpe of Scott City, Kansas, Harry &amp; Virginia Sharpe of 
Scott City, Kansas, John Sharpe of Loveland, Colorado, Hiriam Sharpe of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Thada V. Holt of Hurricane, Utah, 
Helen &amp; Bill Ackley of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Three Grandchildren -
 Maddisen Sharpe of Fishers, Indiana, Spencer Sharpe of Fishers, 
Indiana, and Jarod Sharpe of Gilbert, Arizona.He was preceded in death by his Parents, and Three Sisters - Vivian, Myrtle, and Trilla.Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 21, 
2020, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Steve 
Payne presiding.&nbsp; Services will be Live -Streamed on Price &amp; Sons 
Funeral Home Facebook page starting at 10:25 a.m. Monday.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KansasMemorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott Community Foundation in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no calling times.

Clive J. 'C.J.' Sharpe

DeLores C. Brooks, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 
2020, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born
 on July 30, 1922, in Bowdon, North Dakota, the daughter of Robert and 
Clara Snobrick Koeller.

DeLores was the youngest girl in the family and was loved by many 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was a homemaker until 1967 when she was 
employed as a CNA &amp; later a Med-Aid at Park Lane Nursing Home in 
Scott City, Kansas, and retired after 33 years.&nbsp; She loved to garden and
 when in season always had a fresh flower bouquet on her table.&nbsp; DeLores
 was a very good baker and would make her children homemade cinnamon 
rolls &amp; cookies for after school snacks.

On April 6, 1948 she married Calvin Brooks of Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; They 
married at Sykeston, North Dakota at St. Elizabeth Church on a cold 
snowy day.&nbsp; They made their home on a farm south of Edmond, Kansas in 
Norton County, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1962 they moved to Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City.&nbsp; She was an 
active member of the Altar Society.

Survivors include her One Son - Charles Brooks of Scott City, Kansas,
 One Daughter - Cheryl &amp; David Perry of Goodland, Kansas, One 
Granddaughter - Tina &amp; Shandon Wolak of Goodland, Kansas, Two Great 
Granddaughters - Raegen Wolak of Goodland, Kansas, Sage Wolak of 
Goodland, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband - Calvin Brooks, 
One Son - Terry Lynn Brooks, Three Brothers, and Three Sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 
2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. 
Augustine Owusu presiding.

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

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas

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 </figure>DeLores C. Brooks, age 98, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 
2020, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born
 on July 30, 1922, in Bowdon, North Dakota, the daughter of Robert and 
Clara Snobrick Koeller.DeLores was the youngest girl in the family and was loved by many 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was a homemaker until 1967 when she was 
employed as a CNA &amp; later a Med-Aid at Park Lane Nursing Home in 
Scott City, Kansas, and retired after 33 years.&nbsp; She loved to garden and
 when in season always had a fresh flower bouquet on her table.&nbsp; DeLores
 was a very good baker and would make her children homemade cinnamon 
rolls &amp; cookies for after school snacks.On April 6, 1948 she married Calvin Brooks of Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; They 
married at Sykeston, North Dakota at St. Elizabeth Church on a cold 
snowy day.&nbsp; They made their home on a farm south of Edmond, Kansas in 
Norton County, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1962 they moved to Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City.&nbsp; She was an 
active member of the Altar Society.Survivors include her One Son - Charles Brooks of Scott City, Kansas,
 One Daughter - Cheryl &amp; David Perry of Goodland, Kansas, One 
Granddaughter - Tina &amp; Shandon Wolak of Goodland, Kansas, Two Great 
Granddaughters - Raegen Wolak of Goodland, Kansas, Sage Wolak of 
Goodland, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband - Calvin Brooks, 
One Son - Terry Lynn Brooks, Three Brothers, and Three Sisters.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 19, 
2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. 
Augustine Owusu presiding.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KansasMemorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of Price and Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas

DeLores C. Brooks

Robert E. Gramzow, age 84, passed away on December 12, 2020 at the 
Morton County Nursing Home in Elkhart, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born at his 
parents home in rural Norton County northwest of Almena, Kansas on June 
22, 1936.&nbsp; He was the first child of Ernest F. and Louise (Holiday) 
Gramzow.&nbsp; He was known as Bobby the good big brother of his fraternal 
twin sisters who were born four years later.

He received his elementary education at a rural school located near 
his family’s farmstead.&nbsp; His Aunt Marie Van de Wege was one of his first
 teachers.&nbsp; He graduated from Almena High School in 1954.&nbsp; Bob earned a 
B.S degree in Ag Education at Kansas State College.&nbsp; He lettered in 
gymnastics and received the award for high point gymnast his senior 
year.&nbsp; Following graduation in 1958 he taught&nbsp;Vocational Ag at Beaver 
City, Nebraska High School.&nbsp; Having met his wife to be at an 
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Picnic at K-State,&nbsp;Bob and Norma Duell
 of Ruleton, Kansas were married at the United Methodist Church in 
Goodland June 21, 1959.&nbsp; She was working as an Extension Agent in Leoti 
at the time so he joined her in Leoti to teach Vo Ag at Wichita County 
High School for three years.&nbsp; He had signed a contract to teach Vo Ag in
 Flagler, Colorado but a decision to drop the program led to the 
decision to take more classes to certify teaching at the elementary 
level.&nbsp; He enjoyed teaching the 5th&nbsp;grade&nbsp;for USD 352 in Goodland for 12
 years.&nbsp; Bob helped his father-in-law, Carl Duell, during the summers 
until his untimely death on January 1, 1975.&nbsp; He went into full time 
farming at the end of that school year.

The Gramzow’s were blessed with two daughters.&nbsp; Judy was born while 
they were in Leoti in December, 1960 and Jana was born in Goodland in 
November, 1963.&nbsp; The family was active in the First Baptist Church where
 Bob taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, served as deacon, and 
ushered.&nbsp; Bob was active in The Gideons International organization, 
helping with their jail ministry until his memory began to fail.

He retired from farming at the end of 2010.&nbsp; Unfortunately, his 
short-term memory problems increased and the failure to remember he was 
retired was his biggest problem.&nbsp; On&nbsp;Memorial Day, May 26, 2013, not 
finding his pickup keys, he took his van to check the irrigation.&nbsp; He 
hadn’t been feeling well so it was assumed he was coughing, sneezing or 
reaching for a Kleenex when the car left the road, hitting a concrete 
culvert.&nbsp; He suffered two broken vertebra, 4 broken ribs, a small brain 
bleed, other cuts and bruises.&nbsp; Remarkably, he was able to return home 
on October 3 after spending 2 months in Denver and 2 months in Good 
Samaritan Home in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

His family is grateful for all his caregivers, friends, neighbors and
 family who lifted him in prayer in the prior event and since he had a 
stroke in September.&nbsp;

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles, and two brothers-in-law, Jim Williams and Marvin Duell.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Norma, of Goodland; his daughters Judy 
(Mark) Pitnick and step-son, Justin, of Lenexa KS and Jana (Rob) Lehman 
of Meridian, ID; his two grandchildren, Gage and Brooke Lehman of 
Meridian, ID.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sisters, Virjean Williams of 
Hermitage, TN and Virginia (Bernard) Kinnick of Greeley, CO; brothers 
and sisters-in-laws: Don (Eloise) Duell, Lone Tree. CO, Bonnie Duell of 
Goodland, Elaine (Emery) Pankratz of Hawthorne, CA, Dennis (Orpha)&nbsp;Duell
 of Wichita, KS, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

One of his favorite Bible verses was Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB “The Lord 
is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you.&nbsp; He will not fail
 you or forsake you.&nbsp; Do not fear or be dismayed.”&nbsp; As one Christian 
author puts it for the Christian “Retirement is out of this world!”

Friends and family are invited to share pictures and stories by email to&nbsp;rgramzow@st-tel.net.&nbsp;
 We would like to put together a “Book about Bob” for a&nbsp;memorial service
 in the future due to Covid-19 restrictions. &nbsp;Pictures will be available
 at visitation for former 5th&nbsp;grade students to identify themselves.&nbsp; 
Memorial Contributions may be designated to the First Baptist Church of 
Goodland, The Gideons International or the Alzheimer’s Association and 
left at the visitation or mailed in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. 
Box 278. Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and online condolences 
visit www.batemanfuneral.com

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

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 </figure>Robert E. Gramzow, age 84, passed away on December 12, 2020 at the 
Morton County Nursing Home in Elkhart, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born at his 
parents home in rural Norton County northwest of Almena, Kansas on June 
22, 1936.&nbsp; He was the first child of Ernest F. and Louise (Holiday) 
Gramzow.&nbsp; He was known as Bobby the good big brother of his fraternal 
twin sisters who were born four years later.He received his elementary education at a rural school located near 
his family’s farmstead.&nbsp; His Aunt Marie Van de Wege was one of his first
 teachers.&nbsp; He graduated from Almena High School in 1954.&nbsp; Bob earned a 
B.S degree in Ag Education at Kansas State College.&nbsp; He lettered in 
gymnastics and received the award for high point gymnast his senior 
year.&nbsp; Following graduation in 1958 he taught&nbsp;Vocational Ag at Beaver 
City, Nebraska High School.&nbsp; Having met his wife to be at an 
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Picnic at K-State,&nbsp;Bob and Norma Duell
 of Ruleton, Kansas were married at the United Methodist Church in 
Goodland June 21, 1959.&nbsp; She was working as an Extension Agent in Leoti 
at the time so he joined her in Leoti to teach Vo Ag at Wichita County 
High School for three years.&nbsp; He had signed a contract to teach Vo Ag in
 Flagler, Colorado but a decision to drop the program led to the 
decision to take more classes to certify teaching at the elementary 
level.&nbsp; He enjoyed teaching the 5th&nbsp;grade&nbsp;for USD 352 in Goodland for 12
 years.&nbsp; Bob helped his father-in-law, Carl Duell, during the summers 
until his untimely death on January 1, 1975.&nbsp; He went into full time 
farming at the end of that school year.The Gramzow’s were blessed with two daughters.&nbsp; Judy was born while 
they were in Leoti in December, 1960 and Jana was born in Goodland in 
November, 1963.&nbsp; The family was active in the First Baptist Church where
 Bob taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, served as deacon, and 
ushered.&nbsp; Bob was active in The Gideons International organization, 
helping with their jail ministry until his memory began to fail.He retired from farming at the end of 2010.&nbsp; Unfortunately, his 
short-term memory problems increased and the failure to remember he was 
retired was his biggest problem.&nbsp; On&nbsp;Memorial Day, May 26, 2013, not 
finding his pickup keys, he took his van to check the irrigation.&nbsp; He 
hadn’t been feeling well so it was assumed he was coughing, sneezing or 
reaching for a Kleenex when the car left the road, hitting a concrete 
culvert.&nbsp; He suffered two broken vertebra, 4 broken ribs, a small brain 
bleed, other cuts and bruises.&nbsp; Remarkably, he was able to return home 
on October 3 after spending 2 months in Denver and 2 months in Good 
Samaritan Home in Goodland.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;His family is grateful for all his caregivers, friends, neighbors and
 family who lifted him in prayer in the prior event and since he had a 
stroke in September.&nbsp;Bob was preceded in death by his parents, aunts, uncles, and two brothers-in-law, Jim Williams and Marvin Duell.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Norma, of Goodland; his daughters Judy 
(Mark) Pitnick and step-son, Justin, of Lenexa KS and Jana (Rob) Lehman 
of Meridian, ID; his two grandchildren, Gage and Brooke Lehman of 
Meridian, ID.&nbsp; He is also survived by his sisters, Virjean Williams of 
Hermitage, TN and Virginia (Bernard) Kinnick of Greeley, CO; brothers 
and sisters-in-laws: Don (Eloise) Duell, Lone Tree. CO, Bonnie Duell of 
Goodland, Elaine (Emery) Pankratz of Hawthorne, CA, Dennis (Orpha)&nbsp;Duell
 of Wichita, KS, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.One of his favorite Bible verses was Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB “The Lord 
is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you.&nbsp; He will not fail
 you or forsake you.&nbsp; Do not fear or be dismayed.”&nbsp; As one Christian 
author puts it for the Christian “Retirement is out of this world!”Friends and family are invited to share pictures and stories by email to&nbsp;rgramzow@st-tel.net.&nbsp;
 We would like to put together a “Book about Bob” for a&nbsp;memorial service
 in the future due to Covid-19 restrictions. &nbsp;Pictures will be available
 at visitation for former 5th&nbsp;grade students to identify themselves.&nbsp; 
Memorial Contributions may be designated to the First Baptist Church of 
Goodland, The Gideons International or the Alzheimer’s Association and 
left at the visitation or mailed in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. 
Box 278. Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and online condolences 
visit www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Robert-Gramzow">HERE</a> for service details.

Robert A. Gramzow

Virginia Beamer, 82, of Oakley, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at Logan
 County Hospital. 

She was born November 24, 1938, in Monument KS, to 
Belle and Martin Selley. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1956.
 On October 14, 1956, she married Charles Beamer. Virginia was a member
 of the United Christian Church in Oakley. Virginia had served as Clerk
 of the District Court in Logan County, was the first female County 
Commissioner in Logan County, and was a Kansas State Representative. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Martin Wells, Robert, and Lowell. 
She is survived by her husband, Charles, of Oakley; children, Alexis 
Basgall, of Herndon, KS, Gaylene Langley, of Evergreen, CO, and Charlyn 
Smith, of Colorado Springs, CO; 9 grandchildren and 5 great 
grandchildren. 
Visitation will be 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at the 
United Christian Church, Oakley. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, 
December 18, 2020, also at the church with burial in the Oakley City 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Christian Church, PO Box
 186 Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Virginia Beamer, 82, of Oakley, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at Logan
 County Hospital. She was born November 24, 1938, in Monument KS, to 
Belle and Martin Selley. She graduated from Oakley High School in 1956.
 On October 14, 1956, she married Charles Beamer. Virginia was a member
 of the United Christian Church in Oakley. Virginia had served as Clerk
 of the District Court in Logan County, was the first female County 
Commissioner in Logan County, and was a Kansas State Representative. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Martin Wells, Robert, and Lowell. 
She is survived by her husband, Charles, of Oakley; children, Alexis 
Basgall, of Herndon, KS, Gaylene Langley, of Evergreen, CO, and Charlyn 
Smith, of Colorado Springs, CO; 9 grandchildren and 5 great 
grandchildren. 
Visitation will be 6-7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17th, 2020 at the 
United Christian Church, Oakley. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, 
December 18, 2020, also at the church with burial in the Oakley City 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Christian Church, PO Box
 186 Oakley, KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Virginia Belle Beamer (Selley)

Monday, January 29th, 1973-Wednesday, December 16th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, January 29th, 1973-Wednesday, December 16th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Michael James Gensil

Naomi Kathryn Strecker, 88, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. 
 
Naomi was born on February 12, 1932, on the family farm in rural Sylvan Grove, Kansas, the daughter of Harm and Laura (Hopfer) Gerdes.&nbsp; She grew up in Sylvan Grove and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in the class of 1950. &nbsp;

After high school, she graduated with an associate’s degree in business from St. John’s College in Winfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Marvin R. Strecker on October 18, 1953, in Sylvan Grove.&nbsp; From this union Naomi and Marvin were blessed with 3 children Laurel, James and Mary.&nbsp; They moved to Russell, Kansas, in 1967.&nbsp; She worked as a production clerk for several oil companies. Then she worked in a local accounting office. Until her retirement, she owned and operated Russell Office Supply.&nbsp; She was a former member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Russell and later in life enjoyed listening to church services on the computer and television.&nbsp; 

She enjoyed researching genealogy, working on the computer, reading and following politics.&nbsp; She loved camping and traveling with her husband Marvin. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. 
 
Surviving family include her daughter Laurel Strecker of Russell, Kansas; son James Strecker (Juanita Piedimonte) of Harrisonville, Missouri and daughter Mary Strecker of Grandview, Missouri; granddaughter Valiha Strecker (Mark Dedovesh); great grandchildren Grayson and Everly Dedovesh. 
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin on July 11, 2016, and brother Laurence Gerdes. 
 
Cremation has been selected by the family and there may be a celebration of life at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be on December 22, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Russell Food Pantry or Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>Naomi Kathryn Strecker, 88, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. 
 
Naomi was born on February 12, 1932, on the family farm in rural Sylvan Grove, Kansas, the daughter of Harm and Laura (Hopfer) Gerdes.&nbsp; She grew up in Sylvan Grove and graduated from Sylvan Grove High School in the class of 1950. &nbsp; After high school, she graduated with an associate’s degree in business from St. John’s College in Winfield, Kansas.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Marvin R. Strecker on October 18, 1953, in Sylvan Grove.&nbsp; From this union Naomi and Marvin were blessed with 3 children Laurel, James and Mary.&nbsp; They moved to Russell, Kansas, in 1967.&nbsp; She worked as a production clerk for several oil companies. Then she worked in a local accounting office. Until her retirement, she owned and operated Russell Office Supply.&nbsp; She was a former member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Russell and later in life enjoyed listening to church services on the computer and television.&nbsp; She enjoyed researching genealogy, working on the computer, reading and following politics.&nbsp; She loved camping and traveling with her husband Marvin. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. 
 
Surviving family include her daughter Laurel Strecker of Russell, Kansas; son James Strecker (Juanita Piedimonte) of Harrisonville, Missouri and daughter Mary Strecker of Grandview, Missouri; granddaughter Valiha Strecker (Mark Dedovesh); great grandchildren Grayson and Everly Dedovesh. 
 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Marvin on July 11, 2016, and brother Laurence Gerdes. 
 
Cremation has been selected by the family and there may be a celebration of life at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be on December 22, 2020, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Russell Food Pantry or Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

Naomi Kathryn Strecker

Darryl William Dohm will be spending Christmas with Jesus in Heaven this
 year. He passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born June 28, 
1945, to Walter and Beulah (Kelly) Dohm and was baptized at the Immanuel
 Lutheran Church in Oakley, September 23, 1945. He grew up farming and, 
except for a few years working for Olen Kannady &amp; Sons, he continued
 farming until he retired in 2013. Darryl married Marjorie “Marge” Van 
Eaton, on August 19, 1966, who loved being his wife and farming partner.
 They were blessed with 54 years together. 
Darryl really enjoyed fishing from an early age and joined the 
Bassmaster Fishing Club. He enjoyed playing cards in a card club with a 
group of friends. A hobby he started when he was young was working with 
leather. He really enjoyed making pliers holsters for nephews and belts 
for the nieces, besides making billfolds. If you came for a visit you 
were given a keyring. 
Darryl will be missed by his loving wife, Marge; sisters, Donna Harris, 
Delilah (Max) Beougher, Deanna (Marv) Schoenberger and Della (Kevin) 
Berger; brother Dennis (Jana) Dohm and many special nieces and nephews. 
There will be a private family graveside service on Friday, December 18,
 2020, at the Grinnell Township Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the
 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Oakley, the Heritage Center in Grinnell, or 
to the charity of your choice and may be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Darryl William Dohm will be spending Christmas with Jesus in Heaven this
 year. He passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born June 28, 
1945, to Walter and Beulah (Kelly) Dohm and was baptized at the Immanuel
 Lutheran Church in Oakley, September 23, 1945. He grew up farming and, 
except for a few years working for Olen Kannady &amp; Sons, he continued
 farming until he retired in 2013. Darryl married Marjorie “Marge” Van 
Eaton, on August 19, 1966, who loved being his wife and farming partner.
 They were blessed with 54 years together. 
Darryl really enjoyed fishing from an early age and joined the 
Bassmaster Fishing Club. He enjoyed playing cards in a card club with a 
group of friends. A hobby he started when he was young was working with 
leather. He really enjoyed making pliers holsters for nephews and belts 
for the nieces, besides making billfolds. If you came for a visit you 
were given a keyring. 
Darryl will be missed by his loving wife, Marge; sisters, Donna Harris, 
Delilah (Max) Beougher, Deanna (Marv) Schoenberger and Della (Kevin) 
Berger; brother Dennis (Jana) Dohm and many special nieces and nephews. 
There will be a private family graveside service on Friday, December 18,
 2020, at the Grinnell Township Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the
 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Oakley, the Heritage Center in Grinnell, or 
to the charity of your choice and may be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Darryl William Dohm

Sister Ann Walters, CSA, baptized Mary Loraine Walters, died peacefully 
on November 30, 2020, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp; Mary
 Loraine was born in Catharine, Kansas, on December 4, 1928, to Anthony 
Walters and Lidwina Polifka Walters. She was the third oldest in her 
family of eleven, five girls and six boys. Living through the Kansas 
Dust Storms with her family taught Mary the importance of working 
together and gathering for prayer to sustain one other. She believed that these family experiences nurtured her vocation and prepared her for life in religious community.&nbsp; Feeling
 a deep sense of belonging to God from an early age, Sister Ann entered 
St. Agnes Convent in 1943 and made her first profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1948.&nbsp; Throughout
 her life, Sister Ann loved teaching, learning, and offering one-on-one 
guidance and spiritual support to people of all ages.&nbsp; She received a BS
 in Education from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She taught 
for 19 years in grade schools and high schools in Wisconsin, 
Kansas, Illinois and Indiana. In 1967, she earned her MALS in Library 
Science from Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois.&nbsp; Sister Ann then 
enjoyed serving as a librarian for nine years in grade schools in 
Illinois and Indiana and at Beloit Catholic High School, Beloit, 
Wisconsin. &nbsp; In 1967, desiring a more contemplative lifestyle, 
Sister Ann worked at the Renewal Center of the University of 
Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio, serving as Director of Retreats and 
offering counseling part-time.&nbsp; This experience led her to pursue a 
Certificate of Theological Studies and Spirituality from the Jesuit 
School of Theology, Berkeley, California, and an MS in Pastoral 
Counseling from Loyola of Maryland, Baltimore, after which she did 
retreat ministry at Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, 
Wisconsin. Sister Ann then actively engaged in ministries of counseling,
 spiritual direction, and pastoral care in Wisconsin and Kansas for 39 
years.&nbsp; She served in Campus Ministry at Regis University in Denver, 
Colorado, and at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. &nbsp; Her 
summer ministries included directing retreats in Wisconsin at the Jesuit
 Retreat House, Oshkosh, St. Anthony Retreat House, Marathon, and St. 
Joseph Retreat House, Baileys Harbor.&nbsp; &nbsp; In 2004, Sister Ann 
returned to Fond du Lac, living for a time at the CSA motherhouse, and 
with her sisters at Nazareth Court and Center and St. Francis Home. 
During this time, she volunteered in ministries of hospitality and 
wellness in the emergency room at St. Agnes Hospital, the Treffert 
Center, and St. Francis Home until frail health no longer allowed her to
 engage in these activities.&nbsp; Sister Ann was preceded in death by
 her parents Anthony and Lidwina Walters, her brothers Herbert, Delbert,
 Marvin, Daniel and Patrick and her sisters Dolores Giebler and Sister 
Rose Walters, CSA.&nbsp; She is survived by her brother Thomas and her
 sisters Catherine Perino and Nettie Kuhn-Verdi, her nieces and nephews,
 and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and 
ministered.&nbsp; Burial took place on December 2, 2020, at St. Joseph
 Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
 a Memorial Mass for Sister Ann will be celebrated on a future date at 
the Nazareth Center Chapel with Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, presiding. &nbsp; Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp; The
 Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth 
Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of 
Sister Ann in her last years of life.&nbsp; Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Sister Ann Walters, CSA, baptized Mary Loraine Walters, died peacefully 
on November 30, 2020, at St. Francis Home, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.&nbsp; Mary
 Loraine was born in Catharine, Kansas, on December 4, 1928, to Anthony 
Walters and Lidwina Polifka Walters. She was the third oldest in her 
family of eleven, five girls and six boys. Living through the Kansas 
Dust Storms with her family taught Mary the importance of working 
together and gathering for prayer to sustain one other. She believed that these family experiences nurtured her vocation and prepared her for life in religious community.&nbsp; Feeling
 a deep sense of belonging to God from an early age, Sister Ann entered 
St. Agnes Convent in 1943 and made her first profession of vows in the 
Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1948.&nbsp; Throughout
 her life, Sister Ann loved teaching, learning, and offering one-on-one 
guidance and spiritual support to people of all ages.&nbsp; She received a BS
 in Education from Marian College, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. She taught 
for 19 years in grade schools and high schools in Wisconsin, 
Kansas, Illinois and Indiana. In 1967, she earned her MALS in Library 
Science from Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois.&nbsp; Sister Ann then 
enjoyed serving as a librarian for nine years in grade schools in 
Illinois and Indiana and at Beloit Catholic High School, Beloit, 
Wisconsin. &nbsp; In 1967, desiring a more contemplative lifestyle, 
Sister Ann worked at the Renewal Center of the University of 
Steubenville, Steubenville, Ohio, serving as Director of Retreats and 
offering counseling part-time.&nbsp; This experience led her to pursue a 
Certificate of Theological Studies and Spirituality from the Jesuit 
School of Theology, Berkeley, California, and an MS in Pastoral 
Counseling from Loyola of Maryland, Baltimore, after which she did 
retreat ministry at Franciscan Spirituality Center, La Crosse, 
Wisconsin. Sister Ann then actively engaged in ministries of counseling,
 spiritual direction, and pastoral care in Wisconsin and Kansas for 39 
years.&nbsp; She served in Campus Ministry at Regis University in Denver, 
Colorado, and at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. &nbsp; Her 
summer ministries included directing retreats in Wisconsin at the Jesuit
 Retreat House, Oshkosh, St. Anthony Retreat House, Marathon, and St. 
Joseph Retreat House, Baileys Harbor.&nbsp; &nbsp; In 2004, Sister Ann 
returned to Fond du Lac, living for a time at the CSA motherhouse, and 
with her sisters at Nazareth Court and Center and St. Francis Home. 
During this time, she volunteered in ministries of hospitality and 
wellness in the emergency room at St. Agnes Hospital, the Treffert 
Center, and St. Francis Home until frail health no longer allowed her to
 engage in these activities.&nbsp; Sister Ann was preceded in death by
 her parents Anthony and Lidwina Walters, her brothers Herbert, Delbert,
 Marvin, Daniel and Patrick and her sisters Dolores Giebler and Sister 
Rose Walters, CSA.&nbsp; She is survived by her brother Thomas and her
 sisters Catherine Perino and Nettie Kuhn-Verdi, her nieces and nephews,
 and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and 
ministered.&nbsp; Burial took place on December 2, 2020, at St. Joseph
 Springs Cemetery, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Due to COVID-19 restrictions,
 a Memorial Mass for Sister Ann will be celebrated on a future date at 
the Nazareth Center Chapel with Father Ken Smits, Capuchin, presiding. &nbsp; Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp; The
 Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth 
Court and Center, St. Francis Home, and Hospice Hope for their care of 
Sister Ann in her last years of life.&nbsp; Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Sister Ann Walters

Lifelong Goodland, Kansas, resident James Paul Krayca Jr., 83, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.

Jim as he was known to everyone, was born on August 12, 1937, in Goodland, Kansas, to James P. and Ann (Hradecky) Krayca, Sr.&nbsp; He was one of six children.&nbsp; He attended school in rural Sherman County. &nbsp;

On November 18, 1956, Jim married Eileen Dean in Burlington, Colorado. The couple made their home in Goodland. To this union, four children were born: Danny, Debra “Debbie," Patricia and Pamela.

Jim had been working for many years at McClure Plumbing and Heating which he received his 50-year Certificate of Appreciation Award last December and was still employed there at the time of his death.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Goodland and a member of the Goodland Elks Club. He was very proud of being a Sherman County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserve for many years. His favorite things were shooting his guns, fishing, going to every garage sale he could find, hanging out at public places, visiting with everyone that passed by him, and he especially loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Eileen, and two brothers, Richard and Wayne Krayca.

He is survived by his children; Danny (Diane) Krayca of Goodland, KS, Debra “Debbie” (Stephen) Simon of Goodland, KS, Patricia (Sage) Bunney of Eaton, CO and Pamela (Kevin) Hook of Syracuse, KS. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Shane (Lindsey) Simon, Tilisha Bunney, Kris Krayca, Shandel (Stephen) Reeves, Jason (Tarah) Krayca, Paige (Timmy) Wideman, and Payden Hook; 16 great-grandchildren, his three siblings: Ken (Glenda) Kraysha of Townsend, GA, David (Sondra) Krayca of Goodland, KS and Betty (Don) Engle of Russell, KS, and his special friend, Dee Spiker of Goodland, KS.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Father Don Martin officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Memorials may be designated to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or to the Sherman County 4-H Shooting Sports and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, Kansas, resident James Paul Krayca Jr., 83, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.Jim as he was known to everyone, was born on August 12, 1937, in Goodland, Kansas, to James P. and Ann (Hradecky) Krayca, Sr.&nbsp; He was one of six children.&nbsp; He attended school in rural Sherman County. &nbsp;On November 18, 1956, Jim married Eileen Dean in Burlington, Colorado. The couple made their home in Goodland. To this union, four children were born: Danny, Debra “Debbie," Patricia and Pamela.Jim had been working for many years at McClure Plumbing and Heating which he received his 50-year Certificate of Appreciation Award last December and was still employed there at the time of his death.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Goodland and a member of the Goodland Elks Club. He was very proud of being a Sherman County Sheriff’s Deputy Reserve for many years. His favorite things were shooting his guns, fishing, going to every garage sale he could find, hanging out at public places, visiting with everyone that passed by him, and he especially loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.&nbsp;Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife, Eileen, and two brothers, Richard and Wayne Krayca.He is survived by his children; Danny (Diane) Krayca of Goodland, KS, Debra “Debbie” (Stephen) Simon of Goodland, KS, Patricia (Sage) Bunney of Eaton, CO and Pamela (Kevin) Hook of Syracuse, KS. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Shane (Lindsey) Simon, Tilisha Bunney, Kris Krayca, Shandel (Stephen) Reeves, Jason (Tarah) Krayca, Paige (Timmy) Wideman, and Payden Hook; 16 great-grandchildren, his three siblings: Ken (Glenda) Kraysha of Townsend, GA, David (Sondra) Krayca of Goodland, KS and Betty (Don) Engle of Russell, KS, and his special friend, Dee Spiker of Goodland, KS.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Father Don Martin officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Friday, December 18, 2020, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Memorials may be designated to the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church or to the Sherman County 4-H Shooting Sports and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Jim P. Krayca Jr.

Longtime Businessman Donald Leach of Hiawatha died December 9, 2020,
 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka with complications associated with 
diabetes and covid.&nbsp; He was 72.

Don was born January 3, 1948, at Lebanon, MO, one of three children 
born to Charlie and Marie Zimmerman Leach.&nbsp; He grew up in Andrew County,
 Missouri area where he graduated from Rosendale High School. Don was an
 Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict, where the service not only took 
him to Vietnam, but later Germany, serving with the 1st Cavalry Division.&nbsp; Don was wounded in action and received a purple heart, discharged at the rank of PFC (E3) in 1967.

Don soon started driving a tractor-trailer rig over the road, hauling
 various commodities all across the United States, from 1970 until 
1988.&nbsp; Don has always had a passion for cars and from 1988 until 1997, 
sold used cars in Hiawatha.&nbsp; He not only sold cars, he also enjoyed 
restoring them, fact of the matter, he enjoyed restoring anything!&nbsp;&nbsp; 
PLUS everything…was meticulously clean! Then starting in 1997 until the 
present, Don owned and operated a tractor trailer, hauling grain for 
many of the farmers in northeast Kansas known as the “Blue Angel”, his 
CB handle.

Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating.&nbsp; You would never feature Don being a tomato garden guy, but he was!

He was hauling grain for the White Cloud Elevator.&nbsp; Beverly Lackey 
was hauling grain for her dad to the elevator. Don wanted to know who 
the girl was driving the tractor with the wagons…and the rest is 
history!&nbsp; They married in 1970 and have made Hiawatha their home where 
they raised their two sons:&nbsp; Donny &amp; Curtis.&nbsp; Bev survives at the 
home.

Also surviving their two sons:&nbsp; Curtis Leach (Myrietta) of Hays, KS, 
Donny Leach (Billie Jo) of Lincoln, NE, a son by a previous marriage 
Charlie Leach (Noel) of Ellis, KS; a brother John Leach of W Monroe, LA,
 a sister Linda Sanchez of Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren:&nbsp; Kaelin
 Leach, Mason Leach, and Hayden Leach.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Tonya Marie, and brother in law Gil Sanchez.

Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home from 10 until 5 Monday 
afternoon.&nbsp; The rosary will be recited at 10:30 Tuesday morning, 
December 15, followed by a service at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha with military honors a
 courtesy of U.S. Army and Brown County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Don Leach Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home.

Those wanting to leave a message or remembrance to the family may do so to <a href="http://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com">www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com</a>

PLEASE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS REQUIREMENTS

Funeral home facebook page:&nbsp; Chapel Oaks Hiawatha &amp; Highland Ks

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 </figure>Longtime Businessman Donald Leach of Hiawatha died December 9, 2020,
 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka with complications associated with 
diabetes and covid.&nbsp; He was 72.Don was born January 3, 1948, at Lebanon, MO, one of three children 
born to Charlie and Marie Zimmerman Leach.&nbsp; He grew up in Andrew County,
 Missouri area where he graduated from Rosendale High School. Don was an
 Army veteran of the Vietnam conflict, where the service not only took 
him to Vietnam, but later Germany, serving with the 1st Cavalry Division.&nbsp; Don was wounded in action and received a purple heart, discharged at the rank of PFC (E3) in 1967.Don soon started driving a tractor-trailer rig over the road, hauling
 various commodities all across the United States, from 1970 until 
1988.&nbsp; Don has always had a passion for cars and from 1988 until 1997, 
sold used cars in Hiawatha.&nbsp; He not only sold cars, he also enjoyed 
restoring them, fact of the matter, he enjoyed restoring anything!&nbsp;&nbsp; 
PLUS everything…was meticulously clean! Then starting in 1997 until the 
present, Don owned and operated a tractor trailer, hauling grain for 
many of the farmers in northeast Kansas known as the “Blue Angel”, his 
CB handle.Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, and boating.&nbsp; You would never feature Don being a tomato garden guy, but he was!He was hauling grain for the White Cloud Elevator.&nbsp; Beverly Lackey 
was hauling grain for her dad to the elevator. Don wanted to know who 
the girl was driving the tractor with the wagons…and the rest is 
history!&nbsp; They married in 1970 and have made Hiawatha their home where 
they raised their two sons:&nbsp; Donny &amp; Curtis.&nbsp; Bev survives at the 
home.Also surviving their two sons:&nbsp; Curtis Leach (Myrietta) of Hays, KS, 
Donny Leach (Billie Jo) of Lincoln, NE, a son by a previous marriage 
Charlie Leach (Noel) of Ellis, KS; a brother John Leach of W Monroe, LA,
 a sister Linda Sanchez of Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren:&nbsp; Kaelin
 Leach, Mason Leach, and Hayden Leach.Don was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Tonya Marie, and brother in law Gil Sanchez.Friends may call at Chapel Oaks Funeral Home from 10 until 5 Monday 
afternoon.&nbsp; The rosary will be recited at 10:30 Tuesday morning, 
December 15, followed by a service at 11 a.m., at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hiawatha with military honors a
 courtesy of U.S. Army and Brown County Honor Guard.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Don Leach Memorial Fund, sent in care of the funeral home.Those wanting to leave a message or remembrance to the family may do so to <a href="http://www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com">www.chapeloaksfuneralhome.com</a>PLEASE OBSERVE SOCIAL DISTANCING AND MASKS REQUIREMENTSFuneral home facebook page:&nbsp; Chapel Oaks Hiawatha &amp; Highland Ks

Donald Leach

Helen V. Johnson, age 100, of Denver, passed away on December 13, 2020 
at the Denver Hospice Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on October 12, 1920 in 
rural Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas to William and Viola (Grout) 
Pancake.&nbsp; Helen married Kermit Johnson on May 29, 1943 in Colby.&nbsp; She 
was an elementary school teacher and a homemaker. After her 
marriage, Helen spent 53 years as a housewife and community member of 
Gove County.&nbsp; After Kermit's death in May, 1996, Helen moved from one of
 her children to the next.&nbsp; In 2004, she arrived in Denver to be near 
her daughter, Rose.&nbsp; She married Jack Kent in 2005. Helen is 
survived by her sons:&nbsp; Bill (Darlene) Johnson of Berthoud, CO, Don 
(Donna) Johnson of Lawrence, Andy (Debi) Johnson of Grand Junction, Co, 
Steve (Jil) Johnson of Great Bend, and Walter (Georgia) Johnson of 
Healy, as well as her daughter, Rose Castle of Denver, CO, a brother, 
Warren Pancake of Dayville, OR, 14 grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by husbands:&nbsp; Kermit Johnson and Jack Kent, grandsons:&nbsp; Clint 
Johnson and Christopher Johnson, and siblings:&nbsp; Joseph Pancake Jr., Vera
 Knudson, Marjorie Ramge, Nina Jensen, Alfred Pancake, and Delmar 
Pancake. Graveside service for family and friends will be on 
Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Gove Cemetery, with Pastor
 Bud Tuxhorn officiating.&nbsp; The Service will be open to the public. Memorials
 may be made to Windsor Gardens Community Church in care of 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. The family is planning a celebration of Helen's life at a later date.

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Helen V. Johnson, age 100, of Denver, passed away on December 13, 2020 
at the Denver Hospice Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on October 12, 1920 in 
rural Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas to William and Viola (Grout) 
Pancake.&nbsp; Helen married Kermit Johnson on May 29, 1943 in Colby.&nbsp; She 
was an elementary school teacher and a homemaker. After her 
marriage, Helen spent 53 years as a housewife and community member of 
Gove County.&nbsp; After Kermit's death in May, 1996, Helen moved from one of
 her children to the next.&nbsp; In 2004, she arrived in Denver to be near 
her daughter, Rose.&nbsp; She married Jack Kent in 2005. Helen is 
survived by her sons:&nbsp; Bill (Darlene) Johnson of Berthoud, CO, Don 
(Donna) Johnson of Lawrence, Andy (Debi) Johnson of Grand Junction, Co, 
Steve (Jil) Johnson of Great Bend, and Walter (Georgia) Johnson of 
Healy, as well as her daughter, Rose Castle of Denver, CO, a brother, 
Warren Pancake of Dayville, OR, 14 grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by husbands:&nbsp; Kermit Johnson and Jack Kent, grandsons:&nbsp; Clint 
Johnson and Christopher Johnson, and siblings:&nbsp; Joseph Pancake Jr., Vera
 Knudson, Marjorie Ramge, Nina Jensen, Alfred Pancake, and Delmar 
Pancake. Graveside service for family and friends will be on 
Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Gove Cemetery, with Pastor
 Bud Tuxhorn officiating.&nbsp; The Service will be open to the public. Memorials
 may be made to Windsor Gardens Community Church in care of 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. The family is planning a celebration of Helen's life at a later date.

Helen V. Johnson

Michael Howard Haas, 76, of Hoxie, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 
15, 2020, at the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC .  He was born on 
June 7, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas to Pete and Syble Haas.  He spent his 
early elementary years in Hays, and then, his family moved to Russell 
when he started fourth grade.  He graduated from Russell High School 
with the class of 1962.  

Upon graduation, he attended two years at 
Wentworth Military School in Lexington, Missouri. Following that, he 
graduated from Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Following his 
graduation from FHSU, he attended Washburn University where he obtained 
his Law Degree. Through Washburn, he also was sworn into the United 
States Supreme Court. While in Topeka, he met and married Carol Berthot
 in Chanute, Kansas. Carol died of melanoma cancer in June, 1993. To 
this union, three children were born, Shelley, Travis, and Tyler. On 
October 15, 1994,&nbsp; Mike married his high school sweetheart, Margery 
Haselhorst Brown in Dodge City, Kansas. 
 Upon graduation from Washburn University, he worked one year for 
Kent Frizzell, Kansas Attorney General. After that, he and his wife 
moved to Hoxie where he became affiliated with Joe Fromme’s Law 
Practice; eventually, in the 1980’s he purchased the practice from Joe. 
 He was very proud of the fact that he ran for Sheridan County Attorney 
in 1972 and won. He continued to win every election until he retired at
 the end of 2013 because of declining health. He wasn’t the oldest 
County Attorney in Kansas; but, he was the longest serving, continuously
 elected County Attorney in the state at the time of his retirement.
 Mike was an avid sports fan and inherited the love for Notre Dame 
Football from his father. He also loved track and basketball. He 
walked to work daily when weather permitted. He enjoyed weights and 
jogging which he did on a daily basis. Eventually, he took up the game 
of golf and spent time playing when he could sneak out of the office or 
on weekends. He was a member of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church, Knights of Columbus, Hoxie Rotary Club and Hoxie Elks Lodge 
#2415. Mike was the recipient of a Rotary Good Fellow Award. In the 
late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Mike spent six years in the Army National 
Guard.
 Mike is survived by his wife, Margery; his children, Shelley Brown 
(Travis) Goodland, Kansas, Travis Haas (Erica) Lawrence, Kansas, and 
Tyler Haas (Jolene) Hays, Kansas; two stepsons, Steve Brown (Marlene) 
Guymon, Oklahoma and Michael Brown of Spearville, Kansas; grandchildren,
 Britney Whisnaut (Josh) US Army, Jacob and Derek Brown of Goodland, 
Kansas, Kyra, Noah and Ian Haas of Lawrence, Kansas, Declan, Beckett and
 Mila Haas of Hays, Kansas; Step-grandchildren, Kaleb, Sean and Kendall 
Brown of Guymon, Oklahoma and Jay Brown of Spearville.
 He was preceded in death by his parents Syble in 1998 and Pete in 2002. 
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 18, 2020, 
11:00 A.M., at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Interment in the
 St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery will immediately follow the 
service. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2020, noon to 6:30 
P.M., with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., all at 
the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

 Memorials are suggested to Open Spaces
 Sports and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Michael Howard Haas, 76, of Hoxie, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 
15, 2020, at the Sheridan County Health Complex LTC . He was born on 
June 7, 1944, in Liberal, Kansas to Pete and Syble Haas. He spent his 
early elementary years in Hays, and then, his family moved to Russell 
when he started fourth grade. He graduated from Russell High School 
with the class of 1962. Upon graduation, he attended two years at 
Wentworth Military School in Lexington, Missouri. Following that, he 
graduated from Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Following his 
graduation from FHSU, he attended Washburn University where he obtained 
his Law Degree. Through Washburn, he also was sworn into the United 
States Supreme Court. While in Topeka, he met and married Carol Berthot
 in Chanute, Kansas. Carol died of melanoma cancer in June, 1993. To 
this union, three children were born, Shelley, Travis, and Tyler. On 
October 15, 1994,&nbsp; Mike married his high school sweetheart, Margery 
Haselhorst Brown in Dodge City, Kansas. 
 Upon graduation from Washburn University, he worked one year for 
Kent Frizzell, Kansas Attorney General. After that, he and his wife 
moved to Hoxie where he became affiliated with Joe Fromme’s Law 
Practice; eventually, in the 1980’s he purchased the practice from Joe. 
 He was very proud of the fact that he ran for Sheridan County Attorney 
in 1972 and won. He continued to win every election until he retired at
 the end of 2013 because of declining health. He wasn’t the oldest 
County Attorney in Kansas; but, he was the longest serving, continuously
 elected County Attorney in the state at the time of his retirement.
 Mike was an avid sports fan and inherited the love for Notre Dame 
Football from his father. He also loved track and basketball. He 
walked to work daily when weather permitted. He enjoyed weights and 
jogging which he did on a daily basis. Eventually, he took up the game 
of golf and spent time playing when he could sneak out of the office or 
on weekends. He was a member of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic 
Church, Knights of Columbus, Hoxie Rotary Club and Hoxie Elks Lodge 
#2415. Mike was the recipient of a Rotary Good Fellow Award. In the 
late 1960’s and early 1970’s, Mike spent six years in the Army National 
Guard.
 Mike is survived by his wife, Margery; his children, Shelley Brown 
(Travis) Goodland, Kansas, Travis Haas (Erica) Lawrence, Kansas, and 
Tyler Haas (Jolene) Hays, Kansas; two stepsons, Steve Brown (Marlene) 
Guymon, Oklahoma and Michael Brown of Spearville, Kansas; grandchildren,
 Britney Whisnaut (Josh) US Army, Jacob and Derek Brown of Goodland, 
Kansas, Kyra, Noah and Ian Haas of Lawrence, Kansas, Declan, Beckett and
 Mila Haas of Hays, Kansas; Step-grandchildren, Kaleb, Sean and Kendall 
Brown of Guymon, Oklahoma and Jay Brown of Spearville.
 He was preceded in death by his parents Syble in 1998 and Pete in 2002. 
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, December 18, 2020, 
11:00 A.M., at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. Interment in the
 St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery will immediately follow the 
service. Visitation will be Thursday, December 17, 2020, noon to 6:30 
P.M., with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., all at 
the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Open Spaces
 Sports and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Michael Howard Haas

Richard Buess, 84, passed away December 15, 2020, at Divine Care 
Home, Wichita. He was born June 14, 1936, at Great Bend, to Walter &amp;
 Mary Buess.

Richard proudly served his county in the U.S. Marine Corp from 
1954-1958. During that time, he was stationed in Hawaii, Japan and Adac,
 Alaska. Returning from his tour of duty, Richard married in 1959 and 
later divorced. To this union were born four children, Karlyn, Richard, 
Rodney, and Kerri. In 1995 he married Doris Montgomery in Great Bend.

Although he worked in the oilfields of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, as
 well as Scotland for a period of time, Richard always considered Great 
Bend his home. Later years found him doing mechanical work on cars, then
 oilfield trucks. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Great Bend. 
Richard enjoyed fishing, reading and especially enjoyed spending time 
with his family.

Survivors include, his wife Doris of the home; three sons, Richard 
Buess, Rodney Buess, and Jeff Lutt and wife Melissa, all of Great Bend; 
three daughters, Karlyn Jantz and husband Karl of Pecos, Tex., Kerrie 
Buess of Great Bend, and Michelle Hertel of Fort Worth, Tex.; a sister, 
Margie Buess of Fort Worth, Tex.; ten grandchildren, Kody Jantz, Kory 
Jantz, Kalyn Jantz, Kasey Jantz, Hope Buess, Derrick Buess, Jessica 
Hertel, Barrett Lutt, Ellie Lutt, and Destiny Stickney; and five great 
grandchildren, Dallas Buess, Jamie Lynn Buess, Deseree Buess, Jarex 
Buess, and Alexa Buess. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
brother, John Buess and an infant brother; as well as a grandson, Dustin
 Buess.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor 
Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery 
North, with Military Rites conducted by the United States Marine Corp. 


In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to Golden Belt Humane 
Society or Rivercross Hospice in Wichita, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608127666285.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Richard Buess, 84, passed away December 15, 2020, at Divine Care 
Home, Wichita. He was born June 14, 1936, at Great Bend, to Walter &amp;
 Mary Buess.Richard proudly served his county in the U.S. Marine Corp from 
1954-1958. During that time, he was stationed in Hawaii, Japan and Adac,
 Alaska. Returning from his tour of duty, Richard married in 1959 and 
later divorced. To this union were born four children, Karlyn, Richard, 
Rodney, and Kerri. In 1995 he married Doris Montgomery in Great Bend.Although he worked in the oilfields of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, as
 well as Scotland for a period of time, Richard always considered Great 
Bend his home. Later years found him doing mechanical work on cars, then
 oilfield trucks. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge in Great Bend. 
Richard enjoyed fishing, reading and especially enjoyed spending time 
with his family.Survivors include, his wife Doris of the home; three sons, Richard 
Buess, Rodney Buess, and Jeff Lutt and wife Melissa, all of Great Bend; 
three daughters, Karlyn Jantz and husband Karl of Pecos, Tex., Kerrie 
Buess of Great Bend, and Michelle Hertel of Fort Worth, Tex.; a sister, 
Margie Buess of Fort Worth, Tex.; ten grandchildren, Kody Jantz, Kory 
Jantz, Kalyn Jantz, Kasey Jantz, Hope Buess, Derrick Buess, Jessica 
Hertel, Barrett Lutt, Ellie Lutt, and Destiny Stickney; and five great 
grandchildren, Dallas Buess, Jamie Lynn Buess, Deseree Buess, Jarex 
Buess, and Alexa Buess. He was preceded in death by his parents; a 
brother, John Buess and an infant brother; as well as a grandson, Dustin
 Buess.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Saturday, December 19, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor 
Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery 
North, with Military Rites conducted by the United States Marine Corp. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to Golden Belt Humane 
Society or Rivercross Hospice in Wichita, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Richard Buess

Joan Ida (Heussman) Freise was born May 25, 1930, to Herman and Ida 
Heussman on the family farm in rural Rawlins County, Kansas. She died 
December 12, 2020 of Covid-related causes at the Good Samaritan Society 
in Atwood, Kansas. She was 90 years old. Baptized and confirmed into the
 Christian faith, she remained a lifelong, active member of the Lutheran
 Church. 
Joan attended St John’s College and Valparaiso University. After 
returning home, she and her cousins, affectionately known as “The 
Bettys” moved to Denver, CO. It was there she met her husband, Charles 
R. Freise, stationed at nearby Lowry Air Force Base. They married in 
1953 and raised four daughters, Carol (Greg Canright) Freise, Jennifer 
(Greg) Hanson, Marla (Doug) Reinert and Gail (Tom) Plinke. 
The years were filled with travel as her husband’s career took them to 
Waukegan, Illinois, Albany, New York, Libertyville, Illinois and 
Bloomfield, Michigan. Their retirement was enjoyed on the lake in 
northeast Indiana. Joan’s kindness, grace and good humor accompanied her
 throughout. She treasured many dear friendships along the way and 
returned to Atwood, KS after Chuck passed away in 2011. 
Joan valued education and passed along a love of reading to her 
daughters. She taught Head Start and gave private Confirmation classes 
to several differently abled individuals in her church. 
Joan was a loving mother and skilled homemaker. She was proud of her 
daughters, their accomplishments and families. She will be remembered 
for her banana bread and jars of home-canned tomatoes, pickles, green 
beans and other pickings from the garden. 
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings and their 
spouses: Elaine (Robert) Holle, Irene (Milton) Schmidt, Bernice (Alvin) 
Kasten, John (Johanna) Heussman and Gerald Heussman, her brother-in-law 
and sister-in-law, William and Alice Souza, and numerous nieces and 
nephews. 
She is survived by sister-in-law Elaine Heussman; her daughters and 
their spouses; eight grandchildren, Katherine, Jack, Jessica, Sarah, 
Jacob, Anna, Frederick and Elaina and eight great-grandchildren. 
The family extends heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff at Good 
Samaritan Society-Atwood for the care, kindness and support they 
provided to Joan. Services were held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 
Atwood, Kansas to be followed by internment in Illinois. Memorials are 
suggested to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Redeemer 
Lutheran Church in Atwood or to a charity of your choice that supports 
the disabled or literacy and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joan Ida (Heussman) Freise was born May 25, 1930, to Herman and Ida 
Heussman on the family farm in rural Rawlins County, Kansas. She died 
December 12, 2020 of Covid-related causes at the Good Samaritan Society 
in Atwood, Kansas. She was 90 years old. Baptized and confirmed into the
 Christian faith, she remained a lifelong, active member of the Lutheran
 Church. 
Joan attended St John’s College and Valparaiso University. After 
returning home, she and her cousins, affectionately known as “The 
Bettys” moved to Denver, CO. It was there she met her husband, Charles 
R. Freise, stationed at nearby Lowry Air Force Base. They married in 
1953 and raised four daughters, Carol (Greg Canright) Freise, Jennifer 
(Greg) Hanson, Marla (Doug) Reinert and Gail (Tom) Plinke. 
The years were filled with travel as her husband’s career took them to 
Waukegan, Illinois, Albany, New York, Libertyville, Illinois and 
Bloomfield, Michigan. Their retirement was enjoyed on the lake in 
northeast Indiana. Joan’s kindness, grace and good humor accompanied her
 throughout. She treasured many dear friendships along the way and 
returned to Atwood, KS after Chuck passed away in 2011. 
Joan valued education and passed along a love of reading to her 
daughters. She taught Head Start and gave private Confirmation classes 
to several differently abled individuals in her church. 
Joan was a loving mother and skilled homemaker. She was proud of her 
daughters, their accomplishments and families. She will be remembered 
for her banana bread and jars of home-canned tomatoes, pickles, green 
beans and other pickings from the garden. 
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and by her siblings and their 
spouses: Elaine (Robert) Holle, Irene (Milton) Schmidt, Bernice (Alvin) 
Kasten, John (Johanna) Heussman and Gerald Heussman, her brother-in-law 
and sister-in-law, William and Alice Souza, and numerous nieces and 
nephews. 
She is survived by sister-in-law Elaine Heussman; her daughters and 
their spouses; eight grandchildren, Katherine, Jack, Jessica, Sarah, 
Jacob, Anna, Frederick and Elaina and eight great-grandchildren. 
The family extends heartfelt gratitude and thanks to the staff at Good 
Samaritan Society-Atwood for the care, kindness and support they 
provided to Joan. Services were held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 
Atwood, Kansas to be followed by internment in Illinois. Memorials are 
suggested to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League (LWML) Redeemer 
Lutheran Church in Atwood or to a charity of your choice that supports 
the disabled or literacy and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, 
PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joan I. Freise (Heussman)

Steven Lacy Replogle, 63, of Southern Pines, N.C., passed away 
December 11, 2020, in Southern Pines. He was born October 20, 1957, in 
Great Bend, Kan., the son of Charles B. Replogle, M.D. and Lois (Lacy) 
Replogle.

He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1976, and later from the 
University of Kansas in 1984, where he was member of Phi Delta Theta 
fraternity. He worked many years in sales for hotels in Kansas, Texas, 
Tennessee and North Carolina. He was the director of Sales for Legacy 
Golf Links in Aberdeen/Pinehurst, N.C. for the last 14 years.

He was a former member of the First Congregational Church in Great 
Bend. He was a life member of the University of Kansas Alumni 
Association, member of AA and proudly celebrated over 24 years of 
sobriety, Sandpiper of Southern Pines Golf Club and Carolina Golf 
Association.&nbsp; Steven was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and 
the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau of Pinehurst/Southern Pines 
Aberdeen, traveling all over the Northeast and Canada promoting golf in 
the Pinehurst area. &nbsp;He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and 
exceptional friend.

He is survived by his mother; three sisters, Jane (Jerry) Barber of 
Richmond, Va., Susan (Jim) Debes and Anne (Larry) Kutina both of Great 
Bend. Also surviving are his adoring nieces and nephews he referred to 
as “his kids”: Parker Rhoads, Caitlin Debes, Colton Debes, Andrew 
Kutina, Madison Debes Blackmon, Elizabeth Kutina, Kyle Barber, Ryan 
Barber and Kristen Barber; and many beloved friends. He was preceded in 
death by his father; his niece, Stephanie Rhoads; and his grandparents.

Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held
 at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the 
First Tee of the Sandhills, PO Box 3791, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608064508720.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Steven Lacy Replogle, 63, of Southern Pines, N.C., passed away 
December 11, 2020, in Southern Pines. He was born October 20, 1957, in 
Great Bend, Kan., the son of Charles B. Replogle, M.D. and Lois (Lacy) 
Replogle.He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1976, and later from the 
University of Kansas in 1984, where he was member of Phi Delta Theta 
fraternity. He worked many years in sales for hotels in Kansas, Texas, 
Tennessee and North Carolina. He was the director of Sales for Legacy 
Golf Links in Aberdeen/Pinehurst, N.C. for the last 14 years.He was a former member of the First Congregational Church in Great 
Bend. He was a life member of the University of Kansas Alumni 
Association, member of AA and proudly celebrated over 24 years of 
sobriety, Sandpiper of Southern Pines Golf Club and Carolina Golf 
Association.&nbsp; Steven was also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and 
the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau of Pinehurst/Southern Pines 
Aberdeen, traveling all over the Northeast and Canada promoting golf in 
the Pinehurst area. &nbsp;He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and 
exceptional friend.He is survived by his mother; three sisters, Jane (Jerry) Barber of 
Richmond, Va., Susan (Jim) Debes and Anne (Larry) Kutina both of Great 
Bend. Also surviving are his adoring nieces and nephews he referred to 
as “his kids”: Parker Rhoads, Caitlin Debes, Colton Debes, Andrew 
Kutina, Madison Debes Blackmon, Elizabeth Kutina, Kyle Barber, Ryan 
Barber and Kristen Barber; and many beloved friends. He was preceded in 
death by his father; his niece, Stephanie Rhoads; and his grandparents.Cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held
 at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the 
First Tee of the Sandhills, PO Box 3791, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

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