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

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

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

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

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

Patrick Rene Guesnier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arthur 'Art' Carroll Gruber

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Loren E. McDaniel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe Lorimor

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

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

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

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

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

Mark Douglas Rathbun

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

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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

Vernon Denning

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Winifred Eugene 'Gene' Beatty

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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

Virgil Allen Scott

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

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

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

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

Thomas James Dreiling

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

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

Donna Kay Bennett (Farmer)

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

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

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

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

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

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

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

Mary Elizabeth Hallford

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carolyn Kay Mohler

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

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

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

Jay Vance Barker 

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

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

Jerald 'Jerry' Sterling

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

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

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Dorothy J. Davis

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

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

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

Violet J. Gibson

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

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

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

Dylan Wayne Stephenson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Angela Dawn Mangum

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

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

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

Opal Marie Huntley

Matilda J. “Tillie” Jacobs Tjaden, age 98 of Lindsborg, KS passed away January 21, 2021. She was born February 24, 1922 in rural Rush County Kansas. 

Tillie had a heart for being a homemaker, creating a happy, loving and caring home for her family.  She was the fifth child of seven born to Joseph and Catherine “Katie” Jacobs. She was 13 when her younger brother, Larry, was born. Tillie doted on Larry and often fixed him pancakes when he asked for them. Tillie grew up on a farm, attended a one-room school in rural Gove County and graduated from Quinter High School in 1940. She was very pleased that on most days, she could ride her pony, Tommy, to grade school. When WWII started, Tillie found employment at Boeing in Wichita. She wasn’t Rosie the Riveter, but was very proud of her role as a timekeeper and inspector.

Tillie enjoyed big band music and local dances in the Wichita area where she met Maurice Tjaden. They married August 17, 1946 when he returned to the U.S. from WWII service in the Pacific.  Tillie took on her homemaker role in Manhattan in a 14-foot trailer while Maurice finished his engineering degree at Kansas State University. From 1950 to 1958 they settled in Clearwater, where Maurice was raised.  They had two sons, Earl and Rex, who became the focus for Tillie.   She added to her homemaking skills – sewing, bridge games with neighbors and family, along with Cub Scout duties as a den mother. Moving to Lindsborg allowed her to continue to raise her sons and the family life expanded to coffee with neighbors, scouting and volunteer work with United Way and Red Cross Blood Drives. She was a member of Salemsborg Lutheran Church and participated in women’s Bible study. Tillie always had coffee on and cookies to share. “Mama Tillie” chocolate chip cookies were enjoyed at lots of scout meetings, at Lindsborg High School activities and games and at KSU rowing meets. She baked thousands of cookies, including even wearing out an oven on her stove!

While Earl and Rex completed high school and entered college, Tillie traveled to wherever Maurice’s jobs took him.  She would then set about establishing a home in each place – Saudi Arabia, Canada, Missouri, Illinois and New Mexico. She marveled that she began her life with simple days growing up as a country girl in western Kansas to eventually traveling all over the world. Those travels even allowed her a complete trip around the world. 

As much as Tillie loved her sons and their spouses and was very proud of all of them, she found her best calling when she added two granddaughters to her family. She adored them and always made time for their activities and friends. More “Grandma Tillie” cookies found their way to Smoky Valley High School activities and games. Her legacy as a welcoming mother and grandmother continues with her two sons, two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. 

Tillie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maurice in 1992; her brothers, Sam, Bill and Gilbert; and her sisters, Irene Slater and Mary Lang. She is survived by her two sons, Earl (Shirley) of Desoto, Kansas and Rex (Ramona) of Smolan, Kansas; two granddaughters, Sarah Tjaden (Nolan McDonald), of Wichita, Kansas and Britta (Josh) Dauer of Falun, Kansas; a great-granddaughter, Reagan Dauer; one brother, Larry Jacobs of Hays, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Family Graveside services will be held in Clearwater, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the Lindsborg Senior Center, Bethany Village or the Salemsborg Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 North Washington, Lindsborg, Kansas 67456.

Matilda J. “Tillie” Jacobs Tjaden, age 98 of Lindsborg, KS passed away January 21, 2021. She was born February 24, 1922 in rural Rush County Kansas. Tillie had a heart for being a homemaker, creating a happy, loving and caring home for her family. She was the fifth child of seven born to Joseph and Catherine “Katie” Jacobs. She was 13 when her younger brother, Larry, was born. Tillie doted on Larry and often fixed him pancakes when he asked for them. Tillie grew up on a farm, attended a one-room school in rural Gove County and graduated from Quinter High School in 1940. She was very pleased that on most days, she could ride her pony, Tommy, to grade school. When WWII started, Tillie found employment at Boeing in Wichita. She wasn’t Rosie the Riveter, but was very proud of her role as a timekeeper and inspector.Tillie enjoyed big band music and local dances in the Wichita area where she met Maurice Tjaden. They married August 17, 1946 when he returned to the U.S. from WWII service in the Pacific. Tillie took on her homemaker role in Manhattan in a 14-foot trailer while Maurice finished his engineering degree at Kansas State University. From 1950 to 1958 they settled in Clearwater, where Maurice was raised. They had two sons, Earl and Rex, who became the focus for Tillie. She added to her homemaking skills – sewing, bridge games with neighbors and family, along with Cub Scout duties as a den mother. Moving to Lindsborg allowed her to continue to raise her sons and the family life expanded to coffee with neighbors, scouting and volunteer work with United Way and Red Cross Blood Drives. She was a member of Salemsborg Lutheran Church and participated in women’s Bible study. Tillie always had coffee on and cookies to share. “Mama Tillie” chocolate chip cookies were enjoyed at lots of scout meetings, at Lindsborg High School activities and games and at KSU rowing meets. She baked thousands of cookies, including even wearing out an oven on her stove!While Earl and Rex completed high school and entered college, Tillie traveled to wherever Maurice’s jobs took him. She would then set about establishing a home in each place – Saudi Arabia, Canada, Missouri, Illinois and New Mexico. She marveled that she began her life with simple days growing up as a country girl in western Kansas to eventually traveling all over the world. Those travels even allowed her a complete trip around the world. As much as Tillie loved her sons and their spouses and was very proud of all of them, she found her best calling when she added two granddaughters to her family. She adored them and always made time for their activities and friends. More “Grandma Tillie” cookies found their way to Smoky Valley High School activities and games. Her legacy as a welcoming mother and grandmother continues with her two sons, two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Tillie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Maurice in 1992; her brothers, Sam, Bill and Gilbert; and her sisters, Irene Slater and Mary Lang. She is survived by her two sons, Earl (Shirley) of Desoto, Kansas and Rex (Ramona) of Smolan, Kansas; two granddaughters, Sarah Tjaden (Nolan McDonald), of Wichita, Kansas and Britta (Josh) Dauer of Falun, Kansas; a great-granddaughter, Reagan Dauer; one brother, Larry Jacobs of Hays, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. Family Graveside services will be held in Clearwater, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the Lindsborg Senior Center, Bethany Village or the Salemsborg Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 North Washington, Lindsborg, Kansas 67456.

Matilda J. 'Tillie' Jacobs Tjaden

Shirley A. (Strecker) Cramer, 79, Hays, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at HaysMed.

She was born November 14, 1941, in 
Russell, Kansas the daughter of Ferdinand and Susanna (Brack) Strecker.&nbsp;
 In 1959 she graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; On March 4, 1962, she 
was united in marriage to Gary Cramer in Milberger, Kansas, and they 
celebrated 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March
 9, 2014.&nbsp; She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, retired from 
advertising, working as a school cook, and being a homemaker. Shirley 
lived life to the fullest, enjoying walking, growing irises and lilacs, 
and playing Pollyanna with a competitive spirit.&nbsp;&nbsp; Most of all, she 
loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great 
grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters: Sherry
 Dryden and Genell Albert and husband Brett, all of Hays, one brother: 
Orval Strecker and wife Joyce of Sapulpa, OK, one brother-in-law: Dick 
Cramer and wife Connie of Hastings, NE, six grandchildren: Corbin 
Albert, Cade Albert, Charlotte Copper, Ashli Dryden, Keith Dryden, 
Daniel Dryden, two great grandchildren: Emersyn Copper and Elliot 
Copper, and many nieces and nephews&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, and by two brothers and four sisters.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
Pastor Rocco Mallardi officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mount Vernon 
Cemetery in Rural Rooks County.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 
8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday, all at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Homestead of Hays.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Shirley may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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Russell, Kansas the daughter of Ferdinand and Susanna (Brack) Strecker.&nbsp;
 In 1959 she graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; On March 4, 1962, she 
was united in marriage to Gary Cramer in Milberger, Kansas, and they 
celebrated 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March
 9, 2014.&nbsp; She was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, retired from 
advertising, working as a school cook, and being a homemaker. Shirley 
lived life to the fullest, enjoying walking, growing irises and lilacs, 
and playing Pollyanna with a competitive spirit.&nbsp;&nbsp; Most of all, she 
loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great 
grandchildren.Survivors include two daughters: Sherry
 Dryden and Genell Albert and husband Brett, all of Hays, one brother: 
Orval Strecker and wife Joyce of Sapulpa, OK, one brother-in-law: Dick 
Cramer and wife Connie of Hastings, NE, six grandchildren: Corbin 
Albert, Cade Albert, Charlotte Copper, Ashli Dryden, Keith Dryden, 
Daniel Dryden, two great grandchildren: Emersyn Copper and Elliot 
Copper, and many nieces and nephews&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, and by two brothers and four sisters.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with 
Pastor Rocco Mallardi officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mount Vernon 
Cemetery in Rural Rooks County.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 
8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until service time on Saturday, all at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Homestead of Hays.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Shirley may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Shirley A. (Strecker) Cramer

Former Norton resident Roger N. Huff passed away at his home in 
Holdrege, NE on Jan. 27, 2021, at the age of 79.&nbsp; He was born August 16, 
1941, in Norton County, the son of Russell &amp; Edith (Fowler) Huff.

Survivors include his wife Evadean of the home in Holdrege; his son, 
Randy of Rexford; 2 daughters: Pamela Vaughn of Hugoton &amp; Deanna 
Rule of Lawrence; 2 brothers: Dean of Olathe &amp; Mark of Mesquite, TX;
 his sister, Carol Spady of Ulysses; 5 grandchildren &amp; 4 great 
grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Food Pantry.

Former Norton resident Roger N. Huff passed away at his home in 
Holdrege, NE on Jan. 27, 2021, at the age of 79.&nbsp; He was born August 16, 
1941, in Norton County, the son of Russell &amp; Edith (Fowler) Huff.Survivors include his wife Evadean of the home in Holdrege; his son, 
Randy of Rexford; 2 daughters: Pamela Vaughn of Hugoton &amp; Deanna 
Rule of Lawrence; 2 brothers: Dean of Olathe &amp; Mark of Mesquite, TX;
 his sister, Carol Spady of Ulysses; 5 grandchildren &amp; 4 great 
grandchildren.A graveside service will be held Friday, Jan. 29, at 1:30 p.m. in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton Food Pantry.

Roger N. Huff 

Robert “Dale” Griffin, 60, Hill City, Kansas, went to meet the Lord on 
January 21, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born June 22, 1960, to Bobby
 Lee and Barbara (Hyde) Griffin in Norton. Dale and his five brothers 
spent most of their childhood on Grandma and Grandpa Hyde’s farm north 
of Morland. There, with the help of his Uncle Sherman, he learned to do 
chores, hunt, fish, ride horses, take care of livestock and just be a 
boy. In his teen years he spent time hunting, farming the fields, 
working cattle and sheep, and doing mechanic and welding work on 
equipment and tractors. The farm is where he gained the knowledge of how
 things work mechanically.
 	As a young boy the family learned that Huntington’s Disease ran in 
his dad’s side of the family. Dale experienced death at an early age 
watching his brothers succumb to this deadly disease through the years. 
This made him realize how valuable life really was. 
 	Dale attended school in Morland. After high school in 1978, he met 
his future wife, Belinda Owen. They were married April 13, 1981, in Hill
 City. Valentine’s Day 1990 they were blessed with their only child, a 
daughter Kelsi Jo. He spent time teaching her to ride horses, hunt, 
fish, ride motorcycles and do chores on the farm. He supported and 
cheered her on at her volleyball games and track meets. Kelsi blessed 
him with two grandsons, Riley and Tolan. His favorite thing to do with 
the boys was going to the fairgrounds where they raced their Traxxas 
remote race cars. November of 2020 another grandchild arrived, this time
 a girl named Stetli.
 	Dale had a gift of conversation. He could talk with anyone. 
Sometimes he had no filter, but most of the time he was respectful to 
others. His witty humor, orneriness, and “gift of gab” made him many 
friends during his lifetime. Although Dale was a farmer at heart, at 17 
he began working here and there in the oil industry. His jobs included 
pulling units, drilling rigs, hauling and setting up units, and backhoe 
work. In other words, working at just about everything the oil industry 
had to offer. Theses hands-on learning experiences led him to his next 
adventure. 
 In 1993 Dale started his own oil field pumping business, RD 
Contract Pumping. Thanks to the knowledge from previous jobs, he and 
Belinda successfully expanded their business into what it is today. Dale
 was a hard worker taking pride in everything he did. He often said, 
“Don’t do it if you’re not going to do it right.” Dale left his legacy 
of hard work and determination to his daughter and other employees. 
 Summer was his favorite time of the year. Hay farming was his
 passion because he loved the smell of the freshly cut hay and being 
alone with God in the field. Dale said he found the Lord in sunrises 
while there. He loved being outside in “God’s Country." Dale had many 
Facebook followers who anxiously awaited his next beautiful sunrise 
picture post. His photographs were truly a gift from God.
 Dale was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: 
Rusty, Jack, Chuck, James, and Kenny; and one sister, Pam.

Survivors 
left to cherish his memory are his wife, Belinda, of the home; a 
daughter, Kelsi Jo Burns and companion Travis Ray, of Smith Center; two 
grandsons, Riley and Tolan; a granddaughter Stetli; a sister Sydnee and 
husband Scott Beydler of Wakeeney; nieces: Tiffany and husband Dalton 
Breinig of Lenora, Shaylin Russell of Manhattan, and Maisie Beydler of 
Wakeeney; other relatives and many friends. All who loved and knew Dale 
will definitely feel an emptiness in their lives. However, with every 
beautiful Kansas sunrise, we will smile and remember Dale.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Dale-Griffin?obId=19750598#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Robert “Dale” Griffin, 60, Hill City, Kansas, went to meet the Lord on 
January 21, 2021, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born June 22, 1960, to Bobby
 Lee and Barbara (Hyde) Griffin in Norton. Dale and his five brothers 
spent most of their childhood on Grandma and Grandpa Hyde’s farm north 
of Morland. There, with the help of his Uncle Sherman, he learned to do 
chores, hunt, fish, ride horses, take care of livestock and just be a 
boy. In his teen years he spent time hunting, farming the fields, 
working cattle and sheep, and doing mechanic and welding work on 
equipment and tractors. The farm is where he gained the knowledge of how
 things work mechanically.
 	As a young boy the family learned that Huntington’s Disease ran in 
his dad’s side of the family. Dale experienced death at an early age 
watching his brothers succumb to this deadly disease through the years. 
This made him realize how valuable life really was. 
 	Dale attended school in Morland. After high school in 1978, he met 
his future wife, Belinda Owen. They were married April 13, 1981, in Hill
 City. Valentine’s Day 1990 they were blessed with their only child, a 
daughter Kelsi Jo. He spent time teaching her to ride horses, hunt, 
fish, ride motorcycles and do chores on the farm. He supported and 
cheered her on at her volleyball games and track meets. Kelsi blessed 
him with two grandsons, Riley and Tolan. His favorite thing to do with 
the boys was going to the fairgrounds where they raced their Traxxas 
remote race cars. November of 2020 another grandchild arrived, this time
 a girl named Stetli.
 	Dale had a gift of conversation. He could talk with anyone. 
Sometimes he had no filter, but most of the time he was respectful to 
others. His witty humor, orneriness, and “gift of gab” made him many 
friends during his lifetime. Although Dale was a farmer at heart, at 17 
he began working here and there in the oil industry. His jobs included 
pulling units, drilling rigs, hauling and setting up units, and backhoe 
work. In other words, working at just about everything the oil industry 
had to offer. Theses hands-on learning experiences led him to his next 
adventure. 
 In 1993 Dale started his own oil field pumping business, RD 
Contract Pumping. Thanks to the knowledge from previous jobs, he and 
Belinda successfully expanded their business into what it is today. Dale
 was a hard worker taking pride in everything he did. He often said, 
“Don’t do it if you’re not going to do it right.” Dale left his legacy 
of hard work and determination to his daughter and other employees. 
 Summer was his favorite time of the year. Hay farming was his
 passion because he loved the smell of the freshly cut hay and being 
alone with God in the field. Dale said he found the Lord in sunrises 
while there. He loved being outside in “God’s Country." Dale had many 
Facebook followers who anxiously awaited his next beautiful sunrise 
picture post. His photographs were truly a gift from God.
 Dale was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers: 
Rusty, Jack, Chuck, James, and Kenny; and one sister, Pam. Survivors 
left to cherish his memory are his wife, Belinda, of the home; a 
daughter, Kelsi Jo Burns and companion Travis Ray, of Smith Center; two 
grandsons, Riley and Tolan; a granddaughter Stetli; a sister Sydnee and 
husband Scott Beydler of Wakeeney; nieces: Tiffany and husband Dalton 
Breinig of Lenora, Shaylin Russell of Manhattan, and Maisie Beydler of 
Wakeeney; other relatives and many friends. All who loved and knew Dale 
will definitely feel an emptiness in their lives. However, with every 
beautiful Kansas sunrise, we will smile and remember Dale.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Dale-Griffin?obId=19750598#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Dale Griffin

Barbara Lee Hough, age 73, of Fayetteville, AR, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born February 23, 1947, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of the late Doris James Huffman and Frances Iturbe Huffman. Barbara graduated Ellis High School in 1965, and was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. &nbsp; To her family and friends, Barbara was a woman of strength beyond measure, a survivor of unanticipated heart disease and breast cancer.&nbsp; She was supremely selfless, always putting others before herself and caring for those around her - many family members share fond memories of her daily phone calls to check in and ensure all was well.&nbsp; Adored as “my rock” by her husband Dan, she was an unconditionally devoted and supportive wife, and her partnership in leading the family bestowed a legacy of Always Together. A protective and esteemed mother, Barbara’s affection and attentiveness was evident in every conversation and action with her girls, and her maternal character resonated beyond her three daughters.&nbsp; She was a dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother, proudly attending school programs, graduations, and celebrations, and she cherished and preserved years of kids’ crafts, souvenirs, and mementos as valued treasures. &nbsp; Barbara was outgoing, spoke freely and invested herself in personal relationships. She took delight in spoiling the family dog, Bentley, celebrating Christmas, traveling, and giving gifts with or without reason.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching football, shopping, reading her daily devotional, and lucky days at the casino.&nbsp; Above all, her love was in spending time with her family.&nbsp; Her smile was beautiful, her laugh was contagious, and her heart overflowed with pride and adoration for those she loved.&nbsp; They say it’s the little things that matter most in life, and Barbara showered her family with tiny miracles every day.&nbsp; Her daily phone calls and her powerfully loving presence will be greatly missed until we reunite with her again. Left to cherish the daily blessings she provided include her husband, Dan Hough, whom she married June 5, 1965, in Ellis, Kansas; three daughters, Lori Miller (Rodney), Jeanette Edge and Rachel Hough all of Fayetteville, AR; two sisters, Doris Dinkel (Patrick) of Broomfield, CO, and Connie Honas of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Nicole Barnett (Eric), Adam Miller (Tannah), Jacob Miller, Joshua Miller, all of Fayetteville, AR, and Logan Edge (Charlie) of West Fork, AR; and six great-grandchildren, Annabelle Barnett, Aiden Barnett, Adele Barnett, Anthony Barnett, Adalynn Barnett, and Dax Miller, all of Fayetteville, AR; and several relatives and friends. Memorial services will be 11:00AM on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial visitation will be Saturday 10:00 AM until service time. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Barbara Lee Hough, age 73, of Fayetteville, AR, passed from this life peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born February 23, 1947, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of the late Doris James Huffman and Frances Iturbe Huffman. Barbara graduated Ellis High School in 1965, and was a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. &nbsp; To her family and friends, Barbara was a woman of strength beyond measure, a survivor of unanticipated heart disease and breast cancer.&nbsp; She was supremely selfless, always putting others before herself and caring for those around her - many family members share fond memories of her daily phone calls to check in and ensure all was well.&nbsp; Adored as “my rock” by her husband Dan, she was an unconditionally devoted and supportive wife, and her partnership in leading the family bestowed a legacy of Always Together. A protective and esteemed mother, Barbara’s affection and attentiveness was evident in every conversation and action with her girls, and her maternal character resonated beyond her three daughters.&nbsp; She was a dedicated grandmother and great-grandmother, proudly attending school programs, graduations, and celebrations, and she cherished and preserved years of kids’ crafts, souvenirs, and mementos as valued treasures. &nbsp; Barbara was outgoing, spoke freely and invested herself in personal relationships. She took delight in spoiling the family dog, Bentley, celebrating Christmas, traveling, and giving gifts with or without reason.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching football, shopping, reading her daily devotional, and lucky days at the casino.&nbsp; Above all, her love was in spending time with her family.&nbsp; Her smile was beautiful, her laugh was contagious, and her heart overflowed with pride and adoration for those she loved.&nbsp; They say it’s the little things that matter most in life, and Barbara showered her family with tiny miracles every day.&nbsp; Her daily phone calls and her powerfully loving presence will be greatly missed until we reunite with her again. Left to cherish the daily blessings she provided include her husband, Dan Hough, whom she married June 5, 1965, in Ellis, Kansas; three daughters, Lori Miller (Rodney), Jeanette Edge and Rachel Hough all of Fayetteville, AR; two sisters, Doris Dinkel (Patrick) of Broomfield, CO, and Connie Honas of Wichita, KS; five grandchildren, Nicole Barnett (Eric), Adam Miller (Tannah), Jacob Miller, Joshua Miller, all of Fayetteville, AR, and Logan Edge (Charlie) of West Fork, AR; and six great-grandchildren, Annabelle Barnett, Aiden Barnett, Adele Barnett, Anthony Barnett, Adalynn Barnett, and Dax Miller, all of Fayetteville, AR; and several relatives and friends. Memorial services will be 11:00AM on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery in Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial visitation will be Saturday 10:00 AM until service time. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Barbara Lee Hough

William J. "Bill" Hansen, 73, of Ellis, Kansas left this world to be at peace on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Bill was born September 18, 1947 in Smith Center, Kansas to William Hansen &amp; Evelyn Lamont, both whom are now deceased. Bill married the love of his life, Edna Loflin, on August 16, 1971.&nbsp; The couple celebrated 49 years of marriage. Bill proudly served his country in two tours of duty in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He retired from the military in 1987 .&nbsp; Bill was employed with Lantis Corp in California until moving to Kansas to enjoy being fully retired. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, western dancing and spending time with his family.&nbsp; Anyone that knew Bill well, knew that he loved a good joke.&nbsp; Bill was an active member of Ellis VFW Post 9139 and assisted in the construction of the Veterans Memorial in Ellis, KS. Bill was instrumental in building and maintaining the rodeo arena grounds for the Ellis County Fair. Bill is survived by his wife, Edna Hansen of Ellis; his two children, Jeffrey Hansen (Hector Valles) of Dallas, TX and Michelle Burch of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Jaleesa Jackson, Mariah Jackson and Ebonè Jackson of Topeka, Kansas and great-granddaughter Rayne, Topeka, Kansas; his brother, Charles Hansen &amp; Wife; Sister-in-law, Carol; two nieces and one nephew; seven grand-nieces and grand-nephews and a host of extended family and friends. William Hansen was known &nbsp;to some as “Bill” and to others as Husband, Dad, Grandpa, “TOP” and friend.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed in the lives of his family and friends, as well as in the community. He will always be remembered in love and thoughts of him will be cherished of the time he spent on this Earth. Memorial Contributions may be made in the name of William “Bill” Hansen to the Ellis VFW.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM - 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfunerals.com/">www.keithleyfunerals.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>William J. "Bill" Hansen, 73, of Ellis, Kansas left this world to be at peace on Saturday, January 23, 2021. Bill was born September 18, 1947 in Smith Center, Kansas to William Hansen &amp; Evelyn Lamont, both whom are now deceased. Bill married the love of his life, Edna Loflin, on August 16, 1971.&nbsp; The couple celebrated 49 years of marriage. Bill proudly served his country in two tours of duty in the Vietnam War.&nbsp; He retired from the military in 1987 .&nbsp; Bill was employed with Lantis Corp in California until moving to Kansas to enjoy being fully retired. Bill enjoyed fishing, hunting, western dancing and spending time with his family.&nbsp; Anyone that knew Bill well, knew that he loved a good joke.&nbsp; Bill was an active member of Ellis VFW Post 9139 and assisted in the construction of the Veterans Memorial in Ellis, KS. Bill was instrumental in building and maintaining the rodeo arena grounds for the Ellis County Fair. Bill is survived by his wife, Edna Hansen of Ellis; his two children, Jeffrey Hansen (Hector Valles) of Dallas, TX and Michelle Burch of Topeka, Kansas; grandchildren, Jaleesa Jackson, Mariah Jackson and Ebonè Jackson of Topeka, Kansas and great-granddaughter Rayne, Topeka, Kansas; his brother, Charles Hansen &amp; Wife; Sister-in-law, Carol; two nieces and one nephew; seven grand-nieces and grand-nephews and a host of extended family and friends. William Hansen was known &nbsp;to some as “Bill” and to others as Husband, Dad, Grandpa, “TOP” and friend.&nbsp; He will be greatly missed in the lives of his family and friends, as well as in the community. He will always be remembered in love and thoughts of him will be cherished of the time he spent on this Earth. Memorial Contributions may be made in the name of William “Bill” Hansen to the Ellis VFW.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM - 7 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfunerals.com/">www.keithleyfunerals.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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