Carolyn K. Metcalf passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the 
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 82. She was 
born to Harold and Estella (Bane) Gilliland on December 31, 1937 in 
Plainville. She was united in marriage to William L. Greenwood of 
Carlton, KS in 1956 and was blessed with three children: Debra, Craig, 
and Bret. The union was dissolved after 16 years. Carolyn married Donald
 E. Metcalf on March 31, 1978 and added to her family, four 
step-children: Michael, Andrew, David, and Rachael.
 Carolyn was born and raised in Plainville. She attended Plainville 
High School, where she was drum majorette and homecoming attended, 
graduating with the class of 1955. She continued her education at Fort 
Hays State University for one year, married William, then started a 
family while William finished his degree at Kansas State University. 
The couple and two children moved around Kansas while William was an Ag 
teacher (Osborne), then 4-H Agent (Eureka), then county agent in Scott 
City for a number of years. Carolyn finished her education in Manhattan,
 KS, earning her Cosmetology Degree from Crum’s Beauty College in 1966 
while William completed his Masters degree. They then returned to Scott 
City for three (3) years, where Bret was born, and subsequently moved to
 Topeka, KS. In 1973, she and William divorced. Across time, she was a
 hair dresser, SOC clerk for SW Bell, mom, wife, volunteer, member of 
sorority, taught twirling lessons, and hostess extraordinaire. In 
Topeka she met and married Donald in 1978 and they enjoyed 40 years 
together. During that time, they lived in Topeka and Hoyt. When Donald
 retired, they wintered multiple times in Gainesville, FL with Debra and
 Darci. Then, they moved to Apache Junction, AZ to be close to Craig 
and his family for a few years. Upon departing Apache Junction, their 
sojourn brought them to Plainville in 2008. 
 Carolyn was a woman of faith and love. No matter where she moved, 
she found a home in a church. She was raised Methodist, and attended 
Methodist churches during the children’s developmental years. After 
marrying Donald, they then became long-term members of Fairlawn Heights 
Weslyan Church, members of Grace Point in Hoyt, Corner Stone Church in 
Apache Junction, and lastly the Nazarene Church in Plainville. She was a
 talented cosmetologist and was meticulous in all areas of her life; 
whether it was working on a client’s looks, her own appearance, her 
home, entertaining or hosting guests — everything she did had to be just
 right. Carolyn was a loving and devoted mother and wife. She cooked, 
cleaned, and when she wasn’t doing that Carolyn enticed the family, 
neighbors, and friends to join in on playing any and all board games, 
card games, or doing intellectually challenging puzzles. She will never 
be forgotten for her warm and welcoming hospitality.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Estella Gilliland; and brother, Ronald Gilliland.
 Left to cherish her memory is her husband Donald of the home in 
Plainville; children, Debra A. Newell of Gainsville, FL, Craig (Sheila) 
Greenwood of Chandler, AZ, and Bret Greenwood of Plainville; 
step-children, Michael (Susanne) Metcalf of Topeka, KS, Andrew (Karen) 
Metcalf of Topeka, KS, David (Lisa) Metcalf of Saginaw, TX, and Rachael 
(Matt) Boyd of Tulsa, OK; brother, Barry (Donna) Gilliland of 
Plainville; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Gilliland (Ronald) of Plainville; 
fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
 A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 30 from 6PM to 8PM 
at the Plumer-Overlease funeral home. The family will be hosting a 
Memorial Service at the Nazarene Church in Plainville on Thursday, 
December 31 at 5PM with a “Home Going Celebration” from 4 PM until 6 PM.
 in Plainville. Options for online attendance will be available through 
social media by family.
 Memorials are suggested to Nazarene Church and may be sent in care 
of, Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Carolyn K. Metcalf passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the 
Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 82. She was 
born to Harold and Estella (Bane) Gilliland on December 31, 1937 in 
Plainville. She was united in marriage to William L. Greenwood of 
Carlton, KS in 1956 and was blessed with three children: Debra, Craig, 
and Bret. The union was dissolved after 16 years. Carolyn married Donald
 E. Metcalf on March 31, 1978 and added to her family, four 
step-children: Michael, Andrew, David, and Rachael.
 Carolyn was born and raised in Plainville. She attended Plainville 
High School, where she was drum majorette and homecoming attended, 
graduating with the class of 1955. She continued her education at Fort 
Hays State University for one year, married William, then started a 
family while William finished his degree at Kansas State University. 
The couple and two children moved around Kansas while William was an Ag 
teacher (Osborne), then 4-H Agent (Eureka), then county agent in Scott 
City for a number of years. Carolyn finished her education in Manhattan,
 KS, earning her Cosmetology Degree from Crum’s Beauty College in 1966 
while William completed his Masters degree. They then returned to Scott 
City for three (3) years, where Bret was born, and subsequently moved to
 Topeka, KS. In 1973, she and William divorced. Across time, she was a
 hair dresser, SOC clerk for SW Bell, mom, wife, volunteer, member of 
sorority, taught twirling lessons, and hostess extraordinaire. In 
Topeka she met and married Donald in 1978 and they enjoyed 40 years 
together. During that time, they lived in Topeka and Hoyt. When Donald
 retired, they wintered multiple times in Gainesville, FL with Debra and
 Darci. Then, they moved to Apache Junction, AZ to be close to Craig 
and his family for a few years. Upon departing Apache Junction, their 
sojourn brought them to Plainville in 2008. 
 Carolyn was a woman of faith and love. No matter where she moved, 
she found a home in a church. She was raised Methodist, and attended 
Methodist churches during the children’s developmental years. After 
marrying Donald, they then became long-term members of Fairlawn Heights 
Weslyan Church, members of Grace Point in Hoyt, Corner Stone Church in 
Apache Junction, and lastly the Nazarene Church in Plainville. She was a
 talented cosmetologist and was meticulous in all areas of her life; 
whether it was working on a client’s looks, her own appearance, her 
home, entertaining or hosting guests — everything she did had to be just
 right. Carolyn was a loving and devoted mother and wife. She cooked, 
cleaned, and when she wasn’t doing that Carolyn enticed the family, 
neighbors, and friends to join in on playing any and all board games, 
card games, or doing intellectually challenging puzzles. She will never 
be forgotten for her warm and welcoming hospitality.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Estella Gilliland; and brother, Ronald Gilliland.
 Left to cherish her memory is her husband Donald of the home in 
Plainville; children, Debra A. Newell of Gainsville, FL, Craig (Sheila) 
Greenwood of Chandler, AZ, and Bret Greenwood of Plainville; 
step-children, Michael (Susanne) Metcalf of Topeka, KS, Andrew (Karen) 
Metcalf of Topeka, KS, David (Lisa) Metcalf of Saginaw, TX, and Rachael 
(Matt) Boyd of Tulsa, OK; brother, Barry (Donna) Gilliland of 
Plainville; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Gilliland (Ronald) of Plainville; 
fifteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
 A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 30 from 6PM to 8PM 
at the Plumer-Overlease funeral home. The family will be hosting a 
Memorial Service at the Nazarene Church in Plainville on Thursday, 
December 31 at 5PM with a “Home Going Celebration” from 4 PM until 6 PM.
 in Plainville. Options for online attendance will be available through 
social media by family.
 Memorials are suggested to Nazarene Church and may be sent in care 
of, Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

Carolyn Metcalf

LaRue Horton, 86, died on Tuesday, December 22,2020 at her son’s home in
 Wichita County. She was born on July 30, 1934 at Cimarron the daughter
 of Earl &amp; Eva (Sultz) Allison. She married Dick Horton on October 
5, 1952 at Cimarron. He died on November 23, 2016. 
LaRue graduated from Cimarron High School. She and her husband were 
lifelong farmers in northern Kearny County. She enjoyed water aerobics,
 yoga, volunteering at the Budget Shop and her many church activities. 
Her special love was being with her kids, grandkids &amp; 
great-grandkids. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of 
Deerfield. 
She is survived by 3 Sons- Jim (Laurel) Horton of Deerfield, Ken (Toni) 
Horton of Leoti and Mark Horton of Wyoming, Sister- Mary Ellen (Glen) 
Woods of Garden City, Grandchildren- Stephanie (Brian) Fox, T.J. (Cassy)
 Horton, Maegan (Clayton) Berry, Rick (Ashley) Horton, Matt (Aubrey) 
Horton, Alec (Molly) Horton &amp; Malia Carr and 12 Great-Grandchildren 
 She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother- Richard Allison and 
Grandson- Nick Horton. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at United Methodist Church 
in Deerfield with Rev Heureuse Kaj officiating. The service will be on 
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook. Burial will be in 
Deerfield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church 
in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>LaRue Horton, 86, died on Tuesday, December 22,2020 at her son’s home in
 Wichita County. She was born on July 30, 1934 at Cimarron the daughter
 of Earl &amp; Eva (Sultz) Allison. She married Dick Horton on October 
5, 1952 at Cimarron. He died on November 23, 2016. 
LaRue graduated from Cimarron High School. She and her husband were 
lifelong farmers in northern Kearny County. She enjoyed water aerobics,
 yoga, volunteering at the Budget Shop and her many church activities. 
Her special love was being with her kids, grandkids &amp; 
great-grandkids. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of 
Deerfield. 
She is survived by 3 Sons- Jim (Laurel) Horton of Deerfield, Ken (Toni) 
Horton of Leoti and Mark Horton of Wyoming, Sister- Mary Ellen (Glen) 
Woods of Garden City, Grandchildren- Stephanie (Brian) Fox, T.J. (Cassy)
 Horton, Maegan (Clayton) Berry, Rick (Ashley) Horton, Matt (Aubrey) 
Horton, Alec (Molly) Horton &amp; Malia Carr and 12 Great-Grandchildren 
 She is preceded in death by her Parents, Brother- Richard Allison and 
Grandson- Nick Horton. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at United Methodist Church 
in Deerfield with Rev Heureuse Kaj officiating. The service will be on 
Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook. Burial will be in 
Deerfield Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church 
in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

LaRue Horton

Charlie H. Head, 89, died on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home in 
Cimarron. He was born on June 16, 1931 at Huntsville, Arkansas the son 
of Fowler Clayton &amp; Johnie Lee (Childress) Head. He married Ila 
Jean Minks on August 25, 1954 at Dighton. 
Charlie graduated from Huntsville, Arkansas High School. He then 
entered the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict being 
stationed in Japan and Korea. After his discharge he moved to Wichita 
and later to Dodge City before moving to Dighton where he farmed. He 
later moved to Garden City where he was the Foreman at the Kansas State 
Experiment Station. After retiring he moved to Scott City and in 2016 
settled in Cimarron. He was a member of Church Of Christ and attended 
First Christian Church in Cimarron. He was a life member of John J. 
Haskell VFW Post # 2279 of Garden City. Charlie enjoyed fishing, 
hunting and woodworking. 
He is survived by his Wife- Ila Jean Head, Daughter- Wanita Hickman and 
Husband Virgil of Stratton, Colorado, Son- Jeffrey Head and Wife Cathy 
of Granbury, Texas, 4 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his Parents, Son- Michael Head, 4 Brothers- 
Clarence, Connie, Clyde &amp; Joe and 2 Sisters- Catie and Citie. 
Graveside Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery with Rev David Johnson officiating. Military honors will be by
 the United States Navy Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190. 
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Of The Prairie or First Christian 
Church of Cimarron in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. 
 Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Charlie H. Head, 89, died on Monday, December 21, 2020 at his home in 
Cimarron. He was born on June 16, 1931 at Huntsville, Arkansas the son 
of Fowler Clayton &amp; Johnie Lee (Childress) Head. He married Ila 
Jean Minks on August 25, 1954 at Dighton. 
Charlie graduated from Huntsville, Arkansas High School. He then 
entered the U.S. Navy and served during the Korean Conflict being 
stationed in Japan and Korea. After his discharge he moved to Wichita 
and later to Dodge City before moving to Dighton where he farmed. He 
later moved to Garden City where he was the Foreman at the Kansas State 
Experiment Station. After retiring he moved to Scott City and in 2016 
settled in Cimarron. He was a member of Church Of Christ and attended 
First Christian Church in Cimarron. He was a life member of John J. 
Haskell VFW Post # 2279 of Garden City. Charlie enjoyed fishing, 
hunting and woodworking. 
He is survived by his Wife- Ila Jean Head, Daughter- Wanita Hickman and 
Husband Virgil of Stratton, Colorado, Son- Jeffrey Head and Wife Cathy 
of Granbury, Texas, 4 Grandchildren and 10 Great-Grandchildren. He was 
preceded in death by his Parents, Son- Michael Head, 4 Brothers- 
Clarence, Connie, Clyde &amp; Joe and 2 Sisters- Catie and Citie. 
Graveside Service will be at 1:00 PM Saturday at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery with Rev David Johnson officiating. Military honors will be by
 the United States Navy Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190. 
Memorials are suggested to Hospice Of The Prairie or First Christian 
Church of Cimarron in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. 
 Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Charlie H. Head

Glade resident Connie K. Reese passed away Dec. 20, 2020, at her home in Glade at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born June 15, 1948, in Glade, the daughter of Roy &amp; Norma (Hoover) Chestnut.

Survivors include her daughter, Tami of Manhattan, KS; 2 brothers, Larry Chestnut of Glade &amp; Dennis Chestnut of Speed; 3 sisters; Joan Russo, Joyce Campbell &amp; Terri Greer of Speed; 6 grandchildren &amp; 6 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Glade resident Connie K. Reese passed away Dec. 20, 2020, at her home in Glade at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born June 15, 1948, in Glade, the daughter of Roy &amp; Norma (Hoover) Chestnut.Survivors include her daughter, Tami of Manhattan, KS; 2 brothers, Larry Chestnut of Glade &amp; Dennis Chestnut of Speed; 3 sisters; Joan Russo, Joyce Campbell &amp; Terri Greer of Speed; 6 grandchildren &amp; 6 great grandchildren.&nbsp;Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Connie K. Reese

Louise Ellen Fenn, 95, died December 19, 2020, at Stevens County 
Hospital, Hugoton.&nbsp; She was born August 30, 1925, in Alva, Okla. to 
William and Alice (Rhodes) Behrens. Louise married Elmer L. Fenn June 
13, 1954, in Wichita.&nbsp; He died Feb. 24, 2004.

Louise, a long time area resident and artist, grew up in Wichita, 
graduated from Wichita State University, then moved to Great Bend in 
1952. She taught art privately and for USD 428 for a span of time that 
stretched from 1952 to the 1980's.&nbsp; Louise was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church and served on the Advisory Board of the Shafer Memorial 
Art Gallery.&nbsp; She, along with her husband, have shown their art work in 
three Kansas art centers, Baker Art Gallery, Liberal, Deines Cultural 
Center, Russell and the Shafer Art Gallery, Great Bend. &nbsp;Following the 
passing of her husband, Elmer, she moved to Mulvane, then to Hugoton to 
be close to her son, Matthew.

Survivors include one son, Matthew Fenn and wife Toni of Liberal; and
 one brother, Jerry Behrens of Wichita.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
three brothers, Bob Behrens, Lawrence Behrens and Gary Behrens.

Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Rev. Jon Brudvig presiding. 
&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, at Bryant Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Shafer 
Memorial Art Gallery, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Louise Ellen Fenn, 95, died December 19, 2020, at Stevens County 
Hospital, Hugoton.&nbsp; She was born August 30, 1925, in Alva, Okla. to 
William and Alice (Rhodes) Behrens. Louise married Elmer L. Fenn June 
13, 1954, in Wichita.&nbsp; He died Feb. 24, 2004.Louise, a long time area resident and artist, grew up in Wichita, 
graduated from Wichita State University, then moved to Great Bend in 
1952. She taught art privately and for USD 428 for a span of time that 
stretched from 1952 to the 1980's.&nbsp; Louise was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church and served on the Advisory Board of the Shafer Memorial 
Art Gallery.&nbsp; She, along with her husband, have shown their art work in 
three Kansas art centers, Baker Art Gallery, Liberal, Deines Cultural 
Center, Russell and the Shafer Art Gallery, Great Bend. &nbsp;Following the 
passing of her husband, Elmer, she moved to Mulvane, then to Hugoton to 
be close to her son, Matthew.Survivors include one son, Matthew Fenn and wife Toni of Liberal; and
 one brother, Jerry Behrens of Wichita.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
three brothers, Bob Behrens, Lawrence Behrens and Gary Behrens.Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Rev. Jon Brudvig presiding. 
&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Monday, at Bryant Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church or Shafer 
Memorial Art Gallery, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Louise Ellen Fenn

Rita M. Garver, 90, passed away on Dec. 19, 2020, at Salina Regional 
Medical Center. 

She was born August 10, 1930, on the family farm south 
of Dresden, Kansas, to Frank Anthony and Elnora (Heim) Kleinsorge. She 
attended the country school near her home and the Leoville High School.
 She married Dean Shuler and had four sons. She later married Ray Garver in December of 1973.
 Survivors include sons: Robert (JoAnn) Shuler, Donald Shuler, and 
Ronald Shuler; daughter-in-law, LaKen (Von) Duckworth; stepdaughters, 
Debbie Garver and Jessica (Bruce) Rasmussen; grandchildren: Daron 
(Paula), Brady (Jason), Lindsey (Jason), Blake (Amanda), Joel, Blaine 
(Johnathan), and Colton; great grandchildren; two great great 
grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
 She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; son, David; 
daughter-in-law Wanda; brothers: John, George, Leo, Aloysius, Martin, 
and Bill Kleinsorge; sisters: Theresa Clardy, Amelia Juenemann and Clara
 Heier.
 Services will be held at a later date.

Rita M. Garver, 90, passed away on Dec. 19, 2020, at Salina Regional 
Medical Center. She was born August 10, 1930, on the family farm south 
of Dresden, Kansas, to Frank Anthony and Elnora (Heim) Kleinsorge. She 
attended the country school near her home and the Leoville High School.
 She married Dean Shuler and had four sons. She later married Ray Garver in December of 1973.
 Survivors include sons: Robert (JoAnn) Shuler, Donald Shuler, and 
Ronald Shuler; daughter-in-law, LaKen (Von) Duckworth; stepdaughters, 
Debbie Garver and Jessica (Bruce) Rasmussen; grandchildren: Daron 
(Paula), Brady (Jason), Lindsey (Jason), Blake (Amanda), Joel, Blaine 
(Johnathan), and Colton; great grandchildren; two great great 
grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
 She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; son, David; 
daughter-in-law Wanda; brothers: John, George, Leo, Aloysius, Martin, 
and Bill Kleinsorge; sisters: Theresa Clardy, Amelia Juenemann and Clara
 Heier.
 Services will be held at a later date.

Rita M. Garver

Matthew James Finnesy, 90, passed away December 20, 2020, at Sheridan 
County Long Term Care in Hoxie, Kansas. 

He was born to Joe and Fern 
Finnesy on September 24, 1930. He grew up in Natoma, Kansas and 
graduated from Natoma High School in 1948. He then settled in Selden, 
Kansas. Matthew was married to Aldea Fay Finnesy.  He was a tool pusher 
for Murfin Drilling Company and a farmer. 

Matthew was a member of Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church in Selden and the Knights of Columbus. He was a 
resident of SCHC and really enjoyed the activities. Matthew was a loving
 husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
 Matthew was preceded in death by his wife, Aldea Fay Finnesy; 
daughter, Virginia Smith; parents, Joe and Fern Finnesy and brother, 
Dennis. He is survived by his children: Marjorie Byrd, Dan Finnesy and 
wife Cindy, Colleen Barry, Mike Finnesy and wife Suzie, John Finnesy and
 wife Susan and Steve Finnesy; a host of grandchildren and great 
grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann and husband Ed and Wanda Meyer, and 
brother, Joe Finnesy.
 Matt will be forever missed and loved.
 Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 28, 
2020, at the Selden Cemetery, Selden, KS. Visitation will be held from 
9:30-11:00 am Monday before the graveside at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Selden. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Matthew James Finnesy, 90, passed away December 20, 2020, at Sheridan 
County Long Term Care in Hoxie, Kansas. He was born to Joe and Fern 
Finnesy on September 24, 1930. He grew up in Natoma, Kansas and 
graduated from Natoma High School in 1948. He then settled in Selden, 
Kansas. Matthew was married to Aldea Fay Finnesy. He was a tool pusher 
for Murfin Drilling Company and a farmer. Matthew was a member of Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church in Selden and the Knights of Columbus. He was a 
resident of SCHC and really enjoyed the activities. Matthew was a loving
 husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.
 Matthew was preceded in death by his wife, Aldea Fay Finnesy; 
daughter, Virginia Smith; parents, Joe and Fern Finnesy and brother, 
Dennis. He is survived by his children: Marjorie Byrd, Dan Finnesy and 
wife Cindy, Colleen Barry, Mike Finnesy and wife Suzie, John Finnesy and
 wife Susan and Steve Finnesy; a host of grandchildren and great 
grandchildren; sisters, Mary Ann and husband Ed and Wanda Meyer, and 
brother, Joe Finnesy.
 Matt will be forever missed and loved.
 Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 28, 
2020, at the Selden Cemetery, Selden, KS. Visitation will be held from 
9:30-11:00 am Monday before the graveside at Pauls Funeral Home, Selden.
 Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Selden. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Matthew James Finnesy

Marian Gladys Fraker, 94, passed away December 17, 2020, in Oberlin, KS. 


She was born April 9, 1926, to Ernest and Grace (Waldo) Norton. She 
graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1945. After graduating, 
she worked in Oberlin as County Treasurer, secretary to Art Dowling, 
accountant with Kennedy and Coe and bookkeeper at Oberlin Livestock and 
Reserve Savings. 

On June 24, 1951, Marian married Robert Fraker and they
 made their home in Oberlin. They had three sons. She also did the 
bookkeeping for Oberlin Flying Service, which she and her husband 
operated. Marian was a member of the Oberlin United Methodist Church 
where she was a church trustee. She was also a member of the Eastern 
Star where she was a Past Worthy Matron, a book study group and a 
community club where she was President.
 She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Ella; 
brothers, Kenneth and Harold; grandson, Brett and granddaughter, Darcie.
 She is survived by her sons, Phil, Mark, and Steve (Kathy), 
grandchildren, Melissa (Kris), Rayanne (Gavin), Katie, Aaron, Kristie 
(Adam), Isaiah, Cody; daughters-in-law, Pam and Cathy, twelve 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. 
 Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held from 1-7:00 pm, family will receive guests from 
5-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 also at the funeral home. Masks 
are encouraged.

Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist 
Church of Oberlin or Red Cloud Indian School. Condolences may be left at
 www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Marian Gladys Fraker, 94, passed away December 17, 2020, in Oberlin, KS. 
She was born April 9, 1926, to Ernest and Grace (Waldo) Norton. She 
graduated from Decatur Community High School in 1945. After graduating, 
she worked in Oberlin as County Treasurer, secretary to Art Dowling, 
accountant with Kennedy and Coe and bookkeeper at Oberlin Livestock and 
Reserve Savings. On June 24, 1951, Marian married Robert Fraker and they
 made their home in Oberlin. They had three sons. She also did the 
bookkeeping for Oberlin Flying Service, which she and her husband 
operated. Marian was a member of the Oberlin United Methodist Church 
where she was a church trustee. She was also a member of the Eastern 
Star where she was a Past Worthy Matron, a book study group and a 
community club where she was President.
 She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; sister, Ella; 
brothers, Kenneth and Harold; grandson, Brett and granddaughter, Darcie.
 She is survived by her sons, Phil, Mark, and Steve (Kathy), 
grandchildren, Melissa (Kris), Rayanne (Gavin), Katie, Aaron, Kristie 
(Adam), Isaiah, Cody; daughters-in-law, Pam and Cathy, twelve 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. 
 Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. 
Visitation will be held from 1-7:00 pm, family will receive guests from 
5-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 22, 2020 also at the funeral home. Masks 
are encouraged. Memorial contributions may be made to United Methodist 
Church of Oberlin or Red Cloud Indian School. Condolences may be left at
 www.paulsfh.com

Marian Gladys Fraker

Marilyn Fae (Collins) Deines, Age 84, of Sharon Springs passed away Dec. 15, 2020, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas due to complications 
from COVID-19. Marilyn was born on July 13, 1936, in Hoxie, Kansas to 
Carl Curry and Mary Kathryn Moss Collins. She had two brothers, Gerald 
and Dennis. She grew up in Hoxie and attended school and graduated from 
Hoxie High School with the class of 1954.

In June of 1954, she married Lloyd Gale Adams in Hoxie, Kansas. To 
this union two children were born, Tamera Kay and Gale Gene. She was a 
housewife for several years. She then worked at a dental office as an 
assistant for 8 years, then a secretary for a law firm in Hoxie for 
several years. In 1971, she married Lyle Fikarn of Atwood. The lived in 
Brewster, Kansas for 17 years. They were divorced in 1985. She then 
worked as a secretary at Goodland High School for USD 352 for 5 years. 
In May of 1990, she married Harold Deines at the Lutheran Church in 
Sharon Springs, Kansas. To this union, she acquired four stepchildren, 
Garold Deines, Cindy Wax, Loretta Sullivan and Kirk Deines.

Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Dennis Collins; son-in-law, Daniel Winter; and stepfather, Clarence Ikenberry.

Marilyn is survived by her husband, Harold; daughter, Tamera Kay 
Winter of Yreka, CA; son, Gale Gene Adams of Studley, KS; brother, 
Gerald (Betty) Collins of MD; grandchildren, Andrea (Pat) McMacken of 
WA, Peggy (Aaron) Enslie of Monicue, CA; Stephen (Rachael) Winter of 
Yreka, CA; 8 great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren, 
stepchildren, Garold (Zelpha) Deines of Sheridan Lake, CO, Loretta (Jim)
 Sullivan of Oberlin, KS, Cindy (Marcus) Wax of Oberlin, KS, Kirk 
(Rhonda) Deines of Peyton, CO; lots of aunts, uncles, cousins and 
friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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from COVID-19. Marilyn was born on July 13, 1936, in Hoxie, Kansas to 
Carl Curry and Mary Kathryn Moss Collins. She had two brothers, Gerald 
and Dennis. She grew up in Hoxie and attended school and graduated from 
Hoxie High School with the class of 1954.In June of 1954, she married Lloyd Gale Adams in Hoxie, Kansas. To 
this union two children were born, Tamera Kay and Gale Gene. She was a 
housewife for several years. She then worked at a dental office as an 
assistant for 8 years, then a secretary for a law firm in Hoxie for 
several years. In 1971, she married Lyle Fikarn of Atwood. The lived in 
Brewster, Kansas for 17 years. They were divorced in 1985. She then 
worked as a secretary at Goodland High School for USD 352 for 5 years. 
In May of 1990, she married Harold Deines at the Lutheran Church in 
Sharon Springs, Kansas. To this union, she acquired four stepchildren, 
Garold Deines, Cindy Wax, Loretta Sullivan and Kirk Deines.Preceding her in death were her parents; brother, Dennis Collins; son-in-law, Daniel Winter; and stepfather, Clarence Ikenberry.Marilyn is survived by her husband, Harold; daughter, Tamera Kay 
Winter of Yreka, CA; son, Gale Gene Adams of Studley, KS; brother, 
Gerald (Betty) Collins of MD; grandchildren, Andrea (Pat) McMacken of 
WA, Peggy (Aaron) Enslie of Monicue, CA; Stephen (Rachael) Winter of 
Yreka, CA; 8 great grandchildren and many great great grandchildren, 
stepchildren, Garold (Zelpha) Deines of Sheridan Lake, CO, Loretta (Jim)
 Sullivan of Oberlin, KS, Cindy (Marcus) Wax of Oberlin, KS, Kirk 
(Rhonda) Deines of Peyton, CO; lots of aunts, uncles, cousins and 
friends.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to Marilyn Deines Memorial Fund and sent in 
care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735.&nbsp; For 
information and condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.

Marilyn Fae (Collins) Deines

Paul Douglas Brown Junior passed away on December 16, 2020, age 92, at 
the Good Samaritan Home in Atwood, KS where he spent his final years 
overlooking Lake Atwood and the golf course. Whether enjoying a game of 
golf, hustling a game of pool at the clubhouse or enjoying an afternoon 
cocktail and Dutch Masters cigar, the golf course is somewhere he truly 
found peace. 
Paul had a passion for farming and made it his life’s work. He passed on
 his love of farming and gardening to his children. Long after his 
retirement from farming, Paul could be seen cruising the country roads, 
checking out the wheat, milo and corn. 
Paul was a caring son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. 
He cherished gathering with family and taking the grandkids hunting and 
fishing. He was often enlisted to play Santa, and had the figure to play
 it well. Paul had a tough exterior but once he let you in, he was a 
warm and gentle man. He had a firm hand but gave the best hugs. Only a 
man like Paul could make the term “half pint” sound endearing - and we 
are all honored to be his “half pints”. 
Paul was born and raised in Atwood, where he married the love of his 
life, Shirley Edwards, and raised their three children: Dana, Gerald 
(Jerry) and Doug, all of whom preceded him in death, along with his 
parents, Paul and Florence (Flossie) Sawer Brown and his siblings Edith,
 Robert and Rhea.

Paul is survived by his grandchildren: Montica O’Barr,
 Craig Minkner, Russell Minkner, Thomas Brown, Lisa Brown, Jessica 
Capes, Austin Germer, Michelle Carnes, April Green, Tiffanie Craig, Kali
 Woofter and Kelsey Miller; and numerous great-grandchildren and 
great-great-grandchildren. 

May his smile, strength and integrity carry 
on in all those he touched. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Paul will be inurned in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Paul Douglas Brown Junior passed away on December 16, 2020, age 92, at 
the Good Samaritan Home in Atwood, KS where he spent his final years 
overlooking Lake Atwood and the golf course. Whether enjoying a game of 
golf, hustling a game of pool at the clubhouse or enjoying an afternoon 
cocktail and Dutch Masters cigar, the golf course is somewhere he truly 
found peace. 
Paul had a passion for farming and made it his life’s work. He passed on
 his love of farming and gardening to his children. Long after his 
retirement from farming, Paul could be seen cruising the country roads, 
checking out the wheat, milo and corn. 
Paul was a caring son, husband, father, grandfather and friend to many. 
He cherished gathering with family and taking the grandkids hunting and 
fishing. He was often enlisted to play Santa, and had the figure to play
 it well. Paul had a tough exterior but once he let you in, he was a 
warm and gentle man. He had a firm hand but gave the best hugs. Only a 
man like Paul could make the term “half pint” sound endearing - and we 
are all honored to be his “half pints”. 
Paul was born and raised in Atwood, where he married the love of his 
life, Shirley Edwards, and raised their three children: Dana, Gerald 
(Jerry) and Doug, all of whom preceded him in death, along with his 
parents, Paul and Florence (Flossie) Sawer Brown and his siblings Edith,
 Robert and Rhea. Paul is survived by his grandchildren: Montica O’Barr,
 Craig Minkner, Russell Minkner, Thomas Brown, Lisa Brown, Jessica 
Capes, Austin Germer, Michelle Carnes, April Green, Tiffanie Craig, Kali
 Woofter and Kelsey Miller; and numerous great-grandchildren and 
great-great-grandchildren. May his smile, strength and integrity carry 
on in all those he touched. 
No services are scheduled at this time. Paul will be inurned in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Paul Douglas Brown Jr.

Manuel M. Perez, 75, passed away December 20, 2020, at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina.

He was born March 4, 1945, in Kinsley, the son of Clemente Rincon and Lucille Mariche Perez.

Prior to moving to Salina in 2008, he was a lifetime area resident 
and worked as an equipment operator specialist for the Kansas Department
 of Transportation. He graduated from Kinsley High School before being 
drafted into the United States Army in 1965. He ranked as an E-5 
Sergeant in the Vietnam War where he served as a radioteletype operator.
 He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the VFW, and American 
Legion, all of Larned. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and played 
men’s league basketball. Spending time with family, and watching his 
children and grandchildren play sports was his favorite past time. He 
loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.

On July 9, 1973, he married Marlyn A. Johnson in Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Chad (Melanie) Perez, Salina, 
Nathan (Lacey) Perez, Prairie Village; a daughter, Kimberly (C.J.) Korf,
 Hugoton; two brothers, Raymond (Cindy) Perez and Anthony (Darla) Perez,
 both of Larned; two sisters, Eleanor (Leon) Sanders, Larned, Linda 
(Frank) Garcia, Wichita; nine grandchildren, Darian Perez, Sheldon 
Perez, Kyler Perez, Mitchell Perez, Reid Perez, Hailey Devine, Colby 
Korf, Jayden Korf, Jayce Korf, and one on the way; and two great 
grandchildren, Traelee Brock, Taizley Brock, and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Felix Perez, 
Guadalupe Perez Sr., Pete Perez, Francisco Perez, John Perez, and Terry 
Perez; and two sisters, Trinidad Ruiz, and Jane Bronson.

Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
 Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
 Bernard Felix presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 
at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Military graveside rites will be presented
 following the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s 
Research in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Manuel M. Perez, 75, passed away December 20, 2020, at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina.He was born March 4, 1945, in Kinsley, the son of Clemente Rincon and Lucille Mariche Perez.Prior to moving to Salina in 2008, he was a lifetime area resident 
and worked as an equipment operator specialist for the Kansas Department
 of Transportation. He graduated from Kinsley High School before being 
drafted into the United States Army in 1965. He ranked as an E-5 
Sergeant in the Vietnam War where he served as a radioteletype operator.
 He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the VFW, and American 
Legion, all of Larned. He enjoyed bowling, playing softball, and played 
men’s league basketball. Spending time with family, and watching his 
children and grandchildren play sports was his favorite past time. He 
loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.On July 9, 1973, he married Marlyn A. Johnson in Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Chad (Melanie) Perez, Salina, 
Nathan (Lacey) Perez, Prairie Village; a daughter, Kimberly (C.J.) Korf,
 Hugoton; two brothers, Raymond (Cindy) Perez and Anthony (Darla) Perez,
 both of Larned; two sisters, Eleanor (Leon) Sanders, Larned, Linda 
(Frank) Garcia, Wichita; nine grandchildren, Darian Perez, Sheldon 
Perez, Kyler Perez, Mitchell Perez, Reid Perez, Hailey Devine, Colby 
Korf, Jayden Korf, Jayce Korf, and one on the way; and two great 
grandchildren, Traelee Brock, Taizley Brock, and one on the way.He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Felix Perez, 
Guadalupe Perez Sr., Pete Perez, Francisco Perez, John Perez, and Terry 
Perez; and two sisters, Trinidad Ruiz, and Jane Bronson.Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held at 10:30 a.m.,
 Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
 Bernard Felix presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 
at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Military graveside rites will be presented
 following the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s 
Research in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Manuel M. Perez

Melvin R. “Moe” Fabrizius was born September 9th, 1936, to the late Solomon and Pauline (Deines) Fabrizius on the farm southwest of WaKeeney.&nbsp; He attended grade school at Bosna Country School located west of Trego Center.&nbsp; Moe graduated in 1955 from Trego Community High School.&nbsp;

He married Marian Davies at the Methodist church on August 1st, 1965, in Lebo, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at home.&nbsp; They were blessed with two sons Chad and Brad.

Melvin was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church at Trego Center south of WaKeeney. During his youth Moe played football but especially enjoyed playing baseball as a teenager and even into his early twenties. Moe relished his German heritage.&nbsp; When he started grade school, he did not know how to speak English.&nbsp; He continued to speak German to his family and especially Carroll Fabrizius down through the years.

Following graduation Moe worked for Ben Deines Construction and Dietz Market where he learned to cut up meat from Don and Ferd Dietz.&nbsp; Moe always said he graduated from “Meatball Tech!”&nbsp; Moe started farming and working at the WaKeeney Sale Barn.&nbsp; Moe worked for 60 years at the sale barn and farmed for over 60 years. &nbsp;

Farming, raising cattle, and his family were the key elements of his life.&nbsp; He was dedicated and hard working.&nbsp; Farming served as his job and his past time.&nbsp; His family referred to him as a workaholic farmer.&nbsp; Memories abound about the good ole days of wheat harvest with brother Leon.&nbsp; Back in those days we would cut wheat till after midnight then go to Ginger’s for a five coarse meal.&nbsp; As years past the brother’s split forces, the machinery got a little nicer, and wheat trucks were replaced by semi-trucks.&nbsp; Moe was in the farming game long enough to see his grandson Chason behind the wheel of one of his beloved John Deere tractors.&nbsp; Moe will forever be remembered for his vibrant smile and huge laugh!!&nbsp;

Moe is survived by his wife; sons Chad (Jessica) of Ellis and Brad (Brooke) of Manhattan; sister Florence Flinn of Manhattan; grandchildren Chason and Jersee of Ellis and Brecken and Brittyn of Manhattan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Solomon and Pauline; brother Leon and his wife Ginger; brother-in-law Wesley Flinn; baby brother LeRoy and nephew and niece Scott and Paula Fabrizius.

Funeral services for Melvin will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Melvin R. “Moe” Fabrizius was born September 9th, 1936, to the late Solomon and Pauline (Deines) Fabrizius on the farm southwest of WaKeeney.&nbsp; He attended grade school at Bosna Country School located west of Trego Center.&nbsp; Moe graduated in 1955 from Trego Community High School.&nbsp;He married Marian Davies at the Methodist church on August 1st, 1965, in Lebo, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at home.&nbsp; They were blessed with two sons Chad and Brad.Melvin was baptized and confirmed at the Zion Lutheran Church at Trego Center south of WaKeeney. During his youth Moe played football but especially enjoyed playing baseball as a teenager and even into his early twenties. Moe relished his German heritage.&nbsp; When he started grade school, he did not know how to speak English.&nbsp; He continued to speak German to his family and especially Carroll Fabrizius down through the years.Following graduation Moe worked for Ben Deines Construction and Dietz Market where he learned to cut up meat from Don and Ferd Dietz.&nbsp; Moe always said he graduated from “Meatball Tech!”&nbsp; Moe started farming and working at the WaKeeney Sale Barn.&nbsp; Moe worked for 60 years at the sale barn and farmed for over 60 years. &nbsp;Farming, raising cattle, and his family were the key elements of his life.&nbsp; He was dedicated and hard working.&nbsp; Farming served as his job and his past time.&nbsp; His family referred to him as a workaholic farmer.&nbsp; Memories abound about the good ole days of wheat harvest with brother Leon.&nbsp; Back in those days we would cut wheat till after midnight then go to Ginger’s for a five coarse meal.&nbsp; As years past the brother’s split forces, the machinery got a little nicer, and wheat trucks were replaced by semi-trucks.&nbsp; Moe was in the farming game long enough to see his grandson Chason behind the wheel of one of his beloved John Deere tractors.&nbsp; Moe will forever be remembered for his vibrant smile and huge laugh!!&nbsp;Moe is survived by his wife; sons Chad (Jessica) of Ellis and Brad (Brooke) of Manhattan; sister Florence Flinn of Manhattan; grandchildren Chason and Jersee of Ellis and Brecken and Brittyn of Manhattan; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Solomon and Pauline; brother Leon and his wife Ginger; brother-in-law Wesley Flinn; baby brother LeRoy and nephew and niece Scott and Paula Fabrizius.Funeral services for Melvin will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672.Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Melvin R. 'Moe' Fabrizius

Eric F. Waddell, 69, Salina, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.

He was born July 9, 1951 in Beloit the 
son of Gene F. and Iris (Bird) Waddell.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Beloit 
High School in the class of 1969 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
 in Geology from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Eric was drafted into the 
United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam.&nbsp; On September 25, 1972 
he was united in marriage to Janet Sue Winkler in Hays, and they later 
divorced.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on April 6, 2012.&nbsp; He was in 
independent petroleum geologist and owner and operator of a water and 
environmental drilling company.&nbsp; He was a former member of the Lions 
Club, VFW, and American Legion.&nbsp; He was a youth coach and enjoyed race 
cars and horses.&nbsp; He gave a lot, sponsored many teams, and loved riding 
his motorcycle.&nbsp; His greatest joy was spending time with his 
grandchildren.

Survivors include his son: Joshua G. 
Waddell and wife Tina of Hays, a brother: Pat Waddell of La Paz, Mexico,
 three sisters: Julie Wilson and husband Rod of Salina, Teresa Wrench of
 Salina, and Cindy Grisham and husband Troy of Arlington, TX, longtime 
friend: Teri File of Salina, three grandchildren: Ethan, Madelyn, and 
Wyatt Waddell, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mike Waddell.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with military Honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard and The E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League #740.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 10:00 am until 11:00 on Tuesday all at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to The American Diabetes Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Eric may be shared with the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Eric F. Waddell, 69, Salina, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.He was born July 9, 1951 in Beloit the 
son of Gene F. and Iris (Bird) Waddell.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Beloit 
High School in the class of 1969 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree
 in Geology from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Eric was drafted into the 
United States Marine Corps, serving in Vietnam.&nbsp; On September 25, 1972 
he was united in marriage to Janet Sue Winkler in Hays, and they later 
divorced.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on April 6, 2012.&nbsp; He was in 
independent petroleum geologist and owner and operator of a water and 
environmental drilling company.&nbsp; He was a former member of the Lions 
Club, VFW, and American Legion.&nbsp; He was a youth coach and enjoyed race 
cars and horses.&nbsp; He gave a lot, sponsored many teams, and loved riding 
his motorcycle.&nbsp; His greatest joy was spending time with his 
grandchildren.Survivors include his son: Joshua G. 
Waddell and wife Tina of Hays, a brother: Pat Waddell of La Paz, Mexico,
 three sisters: Julie Wilson and husband Rod of Salina, Teresa Wrench of
 Salina, and Cindy Grisham and husband Troy of Arlington, TX, longtime 
friend: Teri File of Salina, three grandchildren: Ethan, Madelyn, and 
Wyatt Waddell, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Mike Waddell.Funeral services will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with military Honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard and The E.A. Schumacher Marine Corps League #740.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 10:00 am until 11:00 on Tuesday all at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to The American Diabetes Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Eric may be shared with the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Eric F. Waddell

David N. Corns, 71, of Norton, KS passed away December 17, 2020, at the Norton County Hospital.  

David was born at Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, Oklahoma, on November 9, 1949, to Kenneth and Geraldine (Cochran) Corns. He spent his early childhood growing up on Army bases in Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Alaska.  He returned to Norton at age 11, graduating from Norton Community High School.  He attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, KS earning a degree in auto mechanics. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army Reserve, Chemical Operations Specialist, from 1977-1993.  

David’s sense of responsibility and work ethic was like no other and he learned this at an early age stepping into the role of the “man” of the family with the early death of his dad. One of his first jobs was at K and L Market carrying out groceries, he also served as Station Manager at Gall Conoco Station, worked at Wiltfong Mobile Station, HVAC Service Technician at Norton Sheet Metal, established, maintained and updated property records for inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility, and finished his employment career at the Norton Andbe Home delivering laundry to residents which was something he truly enjoyed being able to visit with each one of them, especially, his Aunt Marcia Cochran, and those that he used to service their air conditioners and furnaces.   

His sense of responsibility lead him to many years of dedicated service to the City of Norton.  He served as Councilman from 1995 through 1999 and then was elected Mayor and served in that role until April 2015.  He took these roles seriously and loved giving back to his hometown.  

David was a family man even though he never had children of his own. He was a proud uncle and anyone that visited with David heard all the stories.  He could be seen pulling up to a nephew’s football game on his motorcycle in full leather and would get off the bike grinning from ear to ear because everyone knew he had ARRIVED.  He lived for the time spent in gyms watching those nieces and nephews play volleyball, basketball, and wrestling. Spring and summer brought baseball and softball where he always had his sunflower seeds.  We even got him to ride in the golf cart a few times to watch a few holes of golf.  He rarely missed a school music program or church event and even watched nephews in the muddy pig brawls during fair and was the first to say “let’s go ride the rides.” He enjoyed making memories watching his family enjoy the things they loved. 

David had many hobbies that kept him busy but the one most loved by him and known to all was his love of motorcycles and the open road and feeling the wind on his face.  Harley Davidson’s were his favorite by far but he owned many brands including BMW, Honda, Triumph, Motoguzzi, Kawasaki, Dirt Bikes, and Mopeds. It was not uncommon for him to call his sister, Pam, and say “Oh by the way, I’m leaving on vacation, don’t really know where I’m going, but the bike and I are leaving in the morning, so you’ll need to take care of the house and dog.”  David was a history nut and loved anything war and military related including books, memorabilia, and watching documentaries on the History Channel. He was a life-long learner and enjoyed reading.  He loved taking pictures especially of his travels.  His dogs were his family with Sandy and Chewie being his most beloved pets. 

He was a member of the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63 and Free Tomorrow Motorcycle Club including serving as Road Captain. The motorcycle club was an important part of his life and truly, his second family.  He loved the weekend rides, the poker runs, the annuals, and the lifelong friends he made in this group.  

Survivors include his twin sister Deborah (John) Lindenman, Morland; brother in-law Elvin Edgett, Norton; nieces: Stacie Edgett-Minson, WaKeeney, and Tammy (Roger) VanLoenen, Hill City, and nephews: Shawn (Melissa) Lindenman, Morland, Cory (Beth) Lindenman, Winfield, Brent (Heather) Lindenman, Central City, Nebraska, and great nephews and great nieces: Carter &amp; Cooper Minson, WaKeeney, Leslie (Nathan) Hanna, Topeka, Shaelynn VanLoenen, Russell, Gabriella VanLoenen, Hill City, Jacob &amp; Leah Lindenman, Morland, Breckyn, Brody &amp; Cale Lindenman, Winfield, and Aria Hodge and Mila Lindenman, Central City, Nebraska.  

David is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth &amp; Geraldine Corns; sister, Pamela Edgett; grandparents, aunts and uncles.   

Graveside inurnment services with military honors will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 1:30pm at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63, Norton or the WaKeeney VFW Post #3449.  Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com

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 </figure>David N. Corns, 71, of Norton, KS passed away December 17, 2020, at the Norton County Hospital. David was born at Fort Sill Army Base in Lawton, Oklahoma, on November 9, 1949, to Kenneth and Geraldine (Cochran) Corns. He spent his early childhood growing up on Army bases in Washington, Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Alaska. He returned to Norton at age 11, graduating from Norton Community High School. He attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland, KS earning a degree in auto mechanics. He served as a Sergeant in the US Army Reserve, Chemical Operations Specialist, from 1977-1993. David’s sense of responsibility and work ethic was like no other and he learned this at an early age stepping into the role of the “man” of the family with the early death of his dad. One of his first jobs was at K and L Market carrying out groceries, he also served as Station Manager at Gall Conoco Station, worked at Wiltfong Mobile Station, HVAC Service Technician at Norton Sheet Metal, established, maintained and updated property records for inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility, and finished his employment career at the Norton Andbe Home delivering laundry to residents which was something he truly enjoyed being able to visit with each one of them, especially, his Aunt Marcia Cochran, and those that he used to service their air conditioners and furnaces. His sense of responsibility lead him to many years of dedicated service to the City of Norton. He served as Councilman from 1995 through 1999 and then was elected Mayor and served in that role until April 2015. He took these roles seriously and loved giving back to his hometown. David was a family man even though he never had children of his own. He was a proud uncle and anyone that visited with David heard all the stories. He could be seen pulling up to a nephew’s football game on his motorcycle in full leather and would get off the bike grinning from ear to ear because everyone knew he had ARRIVED. He lived for the time spent in gyms watching those nieces and nephews play volleyball, basketball, and wrestling. Spring and summer brought baseball and softball where he always had his sunflower seeds. We even got him to ride in the golf cart a few times to watch a few holes of golf. He rarely missed a school music program or church event and even watched nephews in the muddy pig brawls during fair and was the first to say “let’s go ride the rides.” He enjoyed making memories watching his family enjoy the things they loved. David had many hobbies that kept him busy but the one most loved by him and known to all was his love of motorcycles and the open road and feeling the wind on his face. Harley Davidson’s were his favorite by far but he owned many brands including BMW, Honda, Triumph, Motoguzzi, Kawasaki, Dirt Bikes, and Mopeds. It was not uncommon for him to call his sister, Pam, and say “Oh by the way, I’m leaving on vacation, don’t really know where I’m going, but the bike and I are leaving in the morning, so you’ll need to take care of the house and dog.” David was a history nut and loved anything war and military related including books, memorabilia, and watching documentaries on the History Channel. He was a life-long learner and enjoyed reading. He loved taking pictures especially of his travels. His dogs were his family with Sandy and Chewie being his most beloved pets. He was a member of the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63 and Free Tomorrow Motorcycle Club including serving as Road Captain. The motorcycle club was an important part of his life and truly, his second family. He loved the weekend rides, the poker runs, the annuals, and the lifelong friends he made in this group. Survivors include his twin sister Deborah (John) Lindenman, Morland; brother in-law Elvin Edgett, Norton; nieces: Stacie Edgett-Minson, WaKeeney, and Tammy (Roger) VanLoenen, Hill City, and nephews: Shawn (Melissa) Lindenman, Morland, Cory (Beth) Lindenman, Winfield, Brent (Heather) Lindenman, Central City, Nebraska, and great nephews and great nieces: Carter &amp; Cooper Minson, WaKeeney, Leslie (Nathan) Hanna, Topeka, Shaelynn VanLoenen, Russell, Gabriella VanLoenen, Hill City, Jacob &amp; Leah Lindenman, Morland, Breckyn, Brody &amp; Cale Lindenman, Winfield, and Aria Hodge and Mila Lindenman, Central City, Nebraska. David is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth &amp; Geraldine Corns; sister, Pamela Edgett; grandparents, aunts and uncles. Graveside inurnment services with military honors will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020, at 1:30pm at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63, Norton or the WaKeeney VFW Post #3449. Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com

David Norman Corns

Larry R. Berg was born November 18, 1942, on the family farm northwest of WaKeeney on the Saline River to Arthur S. and Augusta (Wahlborg) Berg.&nbsp; He died at the age of 78 on December 18, 2020, at the Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas.

Larry was raised on the farm with four brothers and one sister.&nbsp; He graduated with the Trego Community High School class of 1960 and attended Garden City Jr. College.&nbsp; He married Judy Wertz on April 2, 1966, at the Church of the Brethren in Quinter.&nbsp; They had two children, Shelly and Ross, and lived on the family farm over 54 years.&nbsp; He farmed but loved working with cattle.

Larry was a family man who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.&nbsp; He was especially proud of his three grandchildren and great granddaughter.&nbsp; He missed very few of their school activities.

Those left to cherish his memory are wife Judy of the home; daughter Shelly Huser of Victoria;&nbsp; son Ross Berg of WaKeeney; three grandchildren, Kristin Werth and husband Brayden, Melany Huser and Greg Huser; great grandchildren, Emma Werth and another little Werth on the way.&nbsp; Other survivors include his brother LeRoy and wife Ruth; sister Rita Rake and husband Tom; sisters-in-law Mary Berg, Judy Berg, Pat Berg; Kathy and Rod Bugbee, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Augusta Berg and three brothers, Wilbur, Glenn and Laverne Berg.

A family memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp; To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the wearing of face coverings is highly recommended. &nbsp;

There will be a visitation Sunday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Also, to prevent the spread of Covid-19, masks are recommended and only a limited number of people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at one time.&nbsp; Entry to the funeral home will be on a rotation.

Private family inurnment will take place at Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Larry Berg Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry R. Berg was born November 18, 1942, on the family farm northwest of WaKeeney on the Saline River to Arthur S. and Augusta (Wahlborg) Berg.&nbsp; He died at the age of 78 on December 18, 2020, at the Gove County Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas.Larry was raised on the farm with four brothers and one sister.&nbsp; He graduated with the Trego Community High School class of 1960 and attended Garden City Jr. College.&nbsp; He married Judy Wertz on April 2, 1966, at the Church of the Brethren in Quinter.&nbsp; They had two children, Shelly and Ross, and lived on the family farm over 54 years.&nbsp; He farmed but loved working with cattle.Larry was a family man who was always willing to lend a hand to anyone who needed it.&nbsp; He was especially proud of his three grandchildren and great granddaughter.&nbsp; He missed very few of their school activities.Those left to cherish his memory are wife Judy of the home; daughter Shelly Huser of Victoria;&nbsp; son Ross Berg of WaKeeney; three grandchildren, Kristin Werth and husband Brayden, Melany Huser and Greg Huser; great grandchildren, Emma Werth and another little Werth on the way.&nbsp; Other survivors include his brother LeRoy and wife Ruth; sister Rita Rake and husband Tom; sisters-in-law Mary Berg, Judy Berg, Pat Berg; Kathy and Rod Bugbee, and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Augusta Berg and three brothers, Wilbur, Glenn and Laverne Berg.A family memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 28, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp; To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the wearing of face coverings is highly recommended. &nbsp;There will be a visitation Sunday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Also, to prevent the spread of Covid-19, masks are recommended and only a limited number of people will be allowed in the Funeral Home at one time.&nbsp; Entry to the funeral home will be on a rotation.Private family inurnment will take place at Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Larry Berg Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;

Larry R. Berg

Debra Ann “Debbie” Gaunt, 51, McCracken, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at her home.

Debbie was born January 5, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter 
of Orville and Caroline (O’Brien) Gaunt Durand.&nbsp; She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1987 graduate of Ransom High School,
 Ransom, Kansas, she was a tech sergeant in the United States Air Force 
for 23 years.&nbsp; While in the Air Force, she graduated from Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico, with her BA and MA.&nbsp; After her retirement from the Air Force, 
Debbie worked at the La Crosse Furniture Company, La Crosse, Kansas, for
 18 years.

She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, 
and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas. Debbie was 
honored to assist on the military honor detail for her fellow veterans.&nbsp;
 She was proud of her service to her country, and enjoyed wearing her 
military uniform on each Memorial Day.

She is survived by her husband, Eric Scriven, McCracken, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; There will be no service at this time.&nbsp; A
 celebration of Debbie’s life will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Debra A Gaunt Memorial Fund or to the Janousek Funeral Home to assist 
with expenses.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Debra Ann “Debbie” Gaunt, 51, McCracken, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, at her home.Debbie was born January 5, 1969, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter 
of Orville and Caroline (O’Brien) Gaunt Durand.&nbsp; She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1987 graduate of Ransom High School,
 Ransom, Kansas, she was a tech sergeant in the United States Air Force 
for 23 years.&nbsp; While in the Air Force, she graduated from Embry-Riddle 
Aeronautical University at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico, with her BA and MA.&nbsp; After her retirement from the Air Force, 
Debbie worked at the La Crosse Furniture Company, La Crosse, Kansas, for
 18 years.She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, McCracken, Kansas, 
and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas. Debbie was 
honored to assist on the military honor detail for her fellow veterans.&nbsp;
 She was proud of her service to her country, and enjoyed wearing her 
military uniform on each Memorial Day.She is survived by her husband, Eric Scriven, McCracken, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp; There will be no service at this time.&nbsp; A
 celebration of Debbie’s life will be announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Debra A Gaunt Memorial Fund or to the Janousek Funeral Home to assist 
with expenses.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Debra Ann 'Debbie' Gaunt

Lytle Gene Cross, 83, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas. 

Lytle was born on January 29, 1937, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Marlin and Esther (Kraus) Cross.  He grew up in rural Russell County, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.  He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Charlotte Burns on May 31, 1958 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.  From this union they were blessed with a son Lyle.  For much of his adult life, he co-owned and worked at Cross Seed Company in Bunker Hill.  He also worked as a farmer and rancher on his farm near Bunker Hill.  He loved caring for the land, cattle, and especially his sheep.  He was a longtime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell. 

Lytle lived a life of service, beginning with the Army Reserves. In addition, he was a volunteer on the Bunker Hill Fire Department for over 40 years.  He also served on the Bunker Hill Township Board for many years, and he was a supporter of Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on the farm.  He was at his happiest sitting around the dining room table telling tales, checking on his cattle and sheep, or working in a field.

He is survived by his son Lyle Dean Cross of Natoma, Kansas; grandson Aaron Lytle Cross of Iowa; niece Michelle Van Der Wege, her husband Andy, and their daughter Alayna all of Russell, Kansas, niece Shawna Noller, her husband Chris, and their children Kayla and Blake all of Russell, Kansas; and Lyle’s adopted daughter Amber Payton, her husband Alex, and their son Christopher all of Natoma, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Charlotte on December 05, 2003, and infant son Dwight. A graveside service to celebrate Lytle’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.  A Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the mortuary.  Memorials may be given to the Bunker Hill Fire Department and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Lytle Gene Cross, 83, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at the Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas. Lytle was born on January 29, 1937, in Lyons, Kansas, the son of Marlin and Esther (Kraus) Cross. He grew up in rural Russell County, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School. He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Charlotte Burns on May 31, 1958 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell. From this union they were blessed with a son Lyle. For much of his adult life, he co-owned and worked at Cross Seed Company in Bunker Hill. He also worked as a farmer and rancher on his farm near Bunker Hill. He loved caring for the land, cattle, and especially his sheep. He was a longtime member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell. Lytle lived a life of service, beginning with the Army Reserves. In addition, he was a volunteer on the Bunker Hill Fire Department for over 40 years. He also served on the Bunker Hill Township Board for many years, and he was a supporter of Future Farmers of America. He enjoyed spending time with his family and working on the farm. He was at his happiest sitting around the dining room table telling tales, checking on his cattle and sheep, or working in a field.He is survived by his son Lyle Dean Cross of Natoma, Kansas; grandson Aaron Lytle Cross of Iowa; niece Michelle Van Der Wege, her husband Andy, and their daughter Alayna all of Russell, Kansas, niece Shawna Noller, her husband Chris, and their children Kayla and Blake all of Russell, Kansas; and Lyle’s adopted daughter Amber Payton, her husband Alex, and their son Christopher all of Natoma, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife Charlotte on December 05, 2003, and infant son Dwight. A graveside service to celebrate Lytle’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas. A Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the mortuary. Memorials may be given to the Bunker Hill Fire Department and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Lytle Gene Cross

Charles F. Novak, 84, of Oakley, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 
the Logan County Senior Living, Oakley. 

He was born July 17, 1936, in 
Gove County, KS, to Otto and Regina (Dickman) Novak. Chuck graduated 
from Grinnell High School in 1954, then joined the United States Army, 
serving for 2 years. He was a member of the Grinnell VFW and Grainfield 
American Legion. Chuck worked on concrete elevators across the country. 
He also worked on Nick Haffner’s harvest crew. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Elwin and Robert Novak
 and sisters, Mayetta Schulte, Ann Brack and Rita Castor. 
He is survived by his siblings, Walter Novak, of Grinnell and Mary Ann 
Novak, of Coxsackie, NY and son Charles F. McKinney, Stuart, OK. 
A private Family Mass will take place at the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Church, Grinnell, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, with burial in
 the church cemetery. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Charles F. Novak, 84, of Oakley, died Saturday, December 19, 2020, at 
the Logan County Senior Living, Oakley. He was born July 17, 1936, in 
Gove County, KS, to Otto and Regina (Dickman) Novak. Chuck graduated 
from Grinnell High School in 1954, then joined the United States Army, 
serving for 2 years. He was a member of the Grinnell VFW and Grainfield 
American Legion. Chuck worked on concrete elevators across the country. 
He also worked on Nick Haffner’s harvest crew. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Elwin and Robert Novak
 and sisters, Mayetta Schulte, Ann Brack and Rita Castor. 
He is survived by his siblings, Walter Novak, of Grinnell and Mary Ann 
Novak, of Coxsackie, NY and son Charles F. McKinney, Stuart, OK. 
A private Family Mass will take place at the Immaculate Conception 
Catholic Church, Grinnell, on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, with burial in
 the church cemetery. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Charles Francis Novak

Another angel has received his wings and flown to the Father’s arms. 
Tony Blake Brown, 37, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at his residence at 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation, Wilson, Kansas.
 	Tony was born August 8, 1983. God chose Lyle and Kathy Brown and 
their family to love him unconditionally. His smile and laughter were 
contagious. He was a part of Hill City wrestling team, along with his 
brothers. Tony loved to be on the go with his family. Whether it was 
hunting, fishing, or camping, he was always ready to go.
 	Tony was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal 
grandparents and his brother, Ricky. He is survived by his parents, Lyle
 and Kathy Brown of Hill City, Kansas; his siblings: Darrel (Trish) 
Brown El Dorado, Kansas; Lila Brown, Hill City, Kansas; Shawn (Janet) 
Brown, Hill City; Tracey (Ronnie) Brown, Diamond, Illinois; Gale (Robin)
 Brown, El Dorado; and Cindy (Robert) Hall, Hill City. Also surviving 
are six nephews, ten nieces and four great-nephews, and one great-niece.

Due to coronavirus restrictions at this time,  a celebration of Tony’s 
life is being planned for early spring of 2021.

Another angel has received his wings and flown to the Father’s arms. 
Tony Blake Brown, 37, died Friday, November 27, 2020, at his residence at 
Wilson Care and Rehabilitation, Wilson, Kansas.
 	Tony was born August 8, 1983. God chose Lyle and Kathy Brown and 
their family to love him unconditionally. His smile and laughter were 
contagious. He was a part of Hill City wrestling team, along with his 
brothers. Tony loved to be on the go with his family. Whether it was 
hunting, fishing, or camping, he was always ready to go.
 	Tony was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal 
grandparents and his brother, Ricky. He is survived by his parents, Lyle
 and Kathy Brown of Hill City, Kansas; his siblings: Darrel (Trish) 
Brown El Dorado, Kansas; Lila Brown, Hill City, Kansas; Shawn (Janet) 
Brown, Hill City; Tracey (Ronnie) Brown, Diamond, Illinois; Gale (Robin)
 Brown, El Dorado; and Cindy (Robert) Hall, Hill City. Also surviving 
are six nephews, ten nieces and four great-nephews, and one great-niece. Due to coronavirus restrictions at this time, a celebration of Tony’s 
life is being planned for early spring of 2021.

Tony Blake Brown

Ruth E. Bartlett, 93, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.

Ruth was born on September 04, 1927, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Allen Ray and Jessie (Herron) Scott.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Myron Keith Bartlett on January 11, 1948, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union they were blessed with three children Lonnie, Terri and Traci.  As a teenager she worked as a soda shop server at Dawson’s Pharmacy and for Home State Bank and later in life she worked for several years as an administrative secretary for Paradise Grade School.  She also worked hard as a rancher’s wife and homemaker.  She was a longtime member of Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas, and held various church offices.  She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s group and Paradise pitch club for 50 years.  She enjoyed art work, and taking writing classes from various colleges and spending time with her family.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her son Lonnie K. Bartlett of Paradise, Kansas; daughters Terri Weinhold and husband Al of Salina, Kansas and Traci Peterson of Lindsborg, Kansas; sister Carol Murphy of Russell, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Myron on January 07, 2011, brothers Richard, Howard, Glen and Don Scott; sister Mary Ann Melasecca and Bessie Maranville and a granddaughter Allison Woods.

A graveside service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Mt. Hermon Cemetey in Paradise, Kansas.  Visitation will be from Noon to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the mortuary.  Memorials may be given to the Paradise United Methodist Church and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Ruth E. Bartlett, 93, of Russell, Kansas, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.Ruth was born on September 04, 1927, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Allen Ray and Jessie (Herron) Scott. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Myron Keith Bartlett on January 11, 1948, in Russell, Kansas. From this union they were blessed with three children Lonnie, Terri and Traci. As a teenager she worked as a soda shop server at Dawson’s Pharmacy and for Home State Bank and later in life she worked for several years as an administrative secretary for Paradise Grade School. She also worked hard as a rancher’s wife and homemaker. She was a longtime member of Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas, and held various church offices. She was a member of the United Methodist Women’s group and Paradise pitch club for 50 years. She enjoyed art work, and taking writing classes from various colleges and spending time with her family. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her son Lonnie K. Bartlett of Paradise, Kansas; daughters Terri Weinhold and husband Al of Salina, Kansas and Traci Peterson of Lindsborg, Kansas; sister Carol Murphy of Russell, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her parents, husband Myron on January 07, 2011, brothers Richard, Howard, Glen and Don Scott; sister Mary Ann Melasecca and Bessie Maranville and a granddaughter Allison Woods.A graveside service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at the Mt. Hermon Cemetey in Paradise, Kansas. Visitation will be from Noon to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the mortuary. Memorials may be given to the Paradise United Methodist Church and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Ruth E. Bartlett

Marylee M. Phinney, 90, passed away December 15, 2020, at Goodall Witcher Nursing Facility, Clifton, Texas.

She was born May 23, 1930, in Larned, the daughter of Monta and Fairy Millhouse Meals.

A longtime area resident she was the office manager for a Marie 
Callender’s restaurant. She was a member and elder of the First 
Presbyterian Church, Larned; a member of the Presbyterian Synod in both 
Kansas and Missouri; a member of the D.A.R. for fifty years; a member of
 the Larned Garden Club, Red Hat Society, and E.H.U.; a 4-H club leader 
for the Pawnee Peppers, and a county chairperson for the Republican 
party.

On August 22, 1952, she married C.M. Phinney at Dodge City; he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003.

She is survived by her daughter, Deb Phinney, Clifton, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Monte Phinney, and a sister, Barbaranne Whitehair.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Service 
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial in Belpre Cemetery, Belpre.

Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, Larned, the 
4-H Foundation, Clifton Presbyterian Church, or Bosque Arts Center, in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Marylee M. Phinney, 90, passed away December 15, 2020, at Goodall Witcher Nursing Facility, Clifton, Texas.She was born May 23, 1930, in Larned, the daughter of Monta and Fairy Millhouse Meals.A longtime area resident she was the office manager for a Marie 
Callender’s restaurant. She was a member and elder of the First 
Presbyterian Church, Larned; a member of the Presbyterian Synod in both 
Kansas and Missouri; a member of the D.A.R. for fifty years; a member of
 the Larned Garden Club, Red Hat Society, and E.H.U.; a 4-H club leader 
for the Pawnee Peppers, and a county chairperson for the Republican 
party.On August 22, 1952, she married C.M. Phinney at Dodge City; he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003.She is survived by her daughter, Deb Phinney, Clifton, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Monte Phinney, and a sister, Barbaranne Whitehair.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Service 
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial in Belpre Cemetery, Belpre.Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church, Larned, the 
4-H Foundation, Clifton Presbyterian Church, or Bosque Arts Center, in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Marylee M. Phinney

Lloyd Leroy Snook, 72, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at his residence.

Leroy was born February 13, 1948, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Oscar M. and Beulah (Burke) Snook.  He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School.  He then attended a tech school.

Leroy served his country in the U.S. Navy.  He was stationed in Washington state.

Leroy was a lineman for the Russell Telephone Company for many years before his health required him to have a heart transplant in 2000.  He was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 and the American Legion Post #99.  He enjoyed playing pool, visiting with friends and taking care of his pets.

Surviving family include his brothers, Dwane Snook (Wendy) of Montana, Chester Carter, Jr. of Coos Bay, Oregon and Daniel Snook (Dana) of Oregon; sister, Deborah Snook (Steve) of Russell, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis Snook. 

A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.  Cremation has taken place.  Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Lloyd Leroy Snook, 72, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, at his residence.Leroy was born February 13, 1948, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Oscar M. and Beulah (Burke) Snook. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. He then attended a tech school.Leroy served his country in the U.S. Navy. He was stationed in Washington state.Leroy was a lineman for the Russell Telephone Company for many years before his health required him to have a heart transplant in 2000. He was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 and the American Legion Post #99. He enjoyed playing pool, visiting with friends and taking care of his pets.Surviving family include his brothers, Dwane Snook (Wendy) of Montana, Chester Carter, Jr. of Coos Bay, Oregon and Daniel Snook (Dana) of Oregon; sister, Deborah Snook (Steve) of Russell, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Dennis Snook. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Lloyd Leroy Snook

Mother named me William E Dad would call me Will But all my friends and family Called me just plain "Bill" William
 E “Bill” Bock was born March 27, 1930, in Brush, CO to Neil and Vera 
(Mangus) Bock.&nbsp; He left this earthly life at his home December 18, 
2020.&nbsp; Bill traveled from 
Brush, CO to Philomath, OR during the ‘30s with his parents and 
siblings.&nbsp; The family returned in 1937 to the Lebanon area, where his 
Uncle Jack Bock resided.&nbsp; He spent most of his adult life right around 
the Stuart community south of Lebanon.&nbsp; He began school at the Oak Creek
 schoolhouse, later graduating from Lebanon High School in 1948.&nbsp; 
Following graduation, Bill helped his dad and worked for neighbors 
before being drafted into the U S Marines in 1951.&nbsp; He was discharged in
 1953.&nbsp; In November 1953, he was united in 
marriage to Sherry Dee Chidester in Downs, Ks.&nbsp; The plan had been to be 
married at the Oak Creek Church south of Lebanon, but it snowed and the 
preacher didn’t think he could make it to Oak Creek, so Bill said they 
would all go to Downs. Five children were born to this union:&nbsp; Richard Wayne (Dick), Robert Allan (Tad), Sandra Jeane, Laura Susan and Rhonda Lynne. Following
 his discharge from the Marines, Bill helped his aunt, Carol Bock with 
the farming, following the death of his Uncle Jack, ….living in the 
“little house”.&nbsp; In 1959, the family moved north to the rock house on 
the old Porter Ranch, where they resided until 2014 after purchasing a 
home at 1 Circle Drive in Downs. Bill drove a 
school bus, farmed and was a rural mail carrier.&nbsp; He retired from the 
Postal Service in 1998 after 35 years as a postal employee.&nbsp; He 
continued with his farming until moving to Downs in 2014. Bill
 was a friendly guy with a heart for helping friends and neighbors….and 
he was blessed to live in a neighborhood that was all about being 
neighborly. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sandra Blankenbaker, 
grandsons Andrew Bock and Joshua Simmelink, his mother and father-in-law
 Edna &amp; Arthur Chidester, sister and husband Eula &amp; Wayne 
Merrill Thompson, brother Lloyd “Bud” Bock and brother-in-law Willis 
Rousey. Left to miss his 
presence in their lives are:&nbsp; wife Sherry of the home; sons Richard 
(Linda) of Lebanon and Robert (Terri) of Ellsworth; daughters Laura 
(Vernon) Ray of Salina and Rhonda (Roy) Atwood of Esbon; 11 
grandchildren: Erica, Crystal, Jessica, Jason, Mary, Carissa, Jordan, 
Evan, Michaela, Lane and Jeremy, 10 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Nicholas, 
Whitley, Elijah, Jaxon, Miyah, Violet, Izayah, Levi, Ava and Eva, and 2 
great great grandchildren: Jackson and Samuel; &nbsp;sisters: Ruth (Raymond) 
Griffith of Phillipsburg and Donna (Forrest) Holliday of Havensville, 
sisters in law: LaVerne Bock of Kremmling, CO and Marilyn Rousey of 
Hutchinson, &nbsp;as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of 
friends. A celebration of 
Bill's life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at All
 Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the First
 Christian Church of Downs or Downs Food Bank and can be sent in care of
 the funeral chape

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608560379256.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mother named me William E Dad would call me Will But all my friends and family Called me just plain "Bill" William
 E “Bill” Bock was born March 27, 1930, in Brush, CO to Neil and Vera 
(Mangus) Bock.&nbsp; He left this earthly life at his home December 18, 
2020.&nbsp; Bill traveled from 
Brush, CO to Philomath, OR during the ‘30s with his parents and 
siblings.&nbsp; The family returned in 1937 to the Lebanon area, where his 
Uncle Jack Bock resided.&nbsp; He spent most of his adult life right around 
the Stuart community south of Lebanon.&nbsp; He began school at the Oak Creek
 schoolhouse, later graduating from Lebanon High School in 1948.&nbsp; 
Following graduation, Bill helped his dad and worked for neighbors 
before being drafted into the U S Marines in 1951.&nbsp; He was discharged in
 1953.&nbsp; In November 1953, he was united in 
marriage to Sherry Dee Chidester in Downs, Ks.&nbsp; The plan had been to be 
married at the Oak Creek Church south of Lebanon, but it snowed and the 
preacher didn’t think he could make it to Oak Creek, so Bill said they 
would all go to Downs. Five children were born to this union:&nbsp; Richard Wayne (Dick), Robert Allan (Tad), Sandra Jeane, Laura Susan and Rhonda Lynne. Following
 his discharge from the Marines, Bill helped his aunt, Carol Bock with 
the farming, following the death of his Uncle Jack, ….living in the 
“little house”.&nbsp; In 1959, the family moved north to the rock house on 
the old Porter Ranch, where they resided until 2014 after purchasing a 
home at 1 Circle Drive in Downs. Bill drove a 
school bus, farmed and was a rural mail carrier.&nbsp; He retired from the 
Postal Service in 1998 after 35 years as a postal employee.&nbsp; He 
continued with his farming until moving to Downs in 2014. Bill
 was a friendly guy with a heart for helping friends and neighbors….and 
he was blessed to live in a neighborhood that was all about being 
neighborly. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, daughter Sandra Blankenbaker, 
grandsons Andrew Bock and Joshua Simmelink, his mother and father-in-law
 Edna &amp; Arthur Chidester, sister and husband Eula &amp; Wayne 
Merrill Thompson, brother Lloyd “Bud” Bock and brother-in-law Willis 
Rousey. Left to miss his 
presence in their lives are:&nbsp; wife Sherry of the home; sons Richard 
(Linda) of Lebanon and Robert (Terri) of Ellsworth; daughters Laura 
(Vernon) Ray of Salina and Rhonda (Roy) Atwood of Esbon; 11 
grandchildren: Erica, Crystal, Jessica, Jason, Mary, Carissa, Jordan, 
Evan, Michaela, Lane and Jeremy, 10 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Nicholas, 
Whitley, Elijah, Jaxon, Miyah, Violet, Izayah, Levi, Ava and Eva, and 2 
great great grandchildren: Jackson and Samuel; &nbsp;sisters: Ruth (Raymond) 
Griffith of Phillipsburg and Donna (Forrest) Holliday of Havensville, 
sisters in law: LaVerne Bock of Kremmling, CO and Marilyn Rousey of 
Hutchinson, &nbsp;as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of 
friends. A celebration of 
Bill's life will be held at 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at All
 Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the First
 Christian Church of Downs or Downs Food Bank and can be sent in care of
 the funeral chape

William E 'Bill' Bock

Allan J. Weber was born July 22, 1957 to Aloysius Phillip and Annuniciata Marie (Wildeman) Weber and was raised on the family farm 2 miles north of Park, KS. Allan attended grade school in Park and high school at Wheatland High School graduating in 1976, even though many never thought he would. After high school, Allan worked several local jobs including owning and managing the grocery store in Park.&nbsp;

August 19, 1978, Allan married his high school sweetheart Connie Jean (Gillespie) Weber, to this union 3 children were born, Andrea, Brandon and Cory. In May of 1984 Allan moved his family to Dalhart, TX where he worked for a fertilizer and fuel company. Later he worked for and was then promoted to manager at Dalhart Coca Cola. Allan joined Dalhart E.M.S. as an E.M.T., and later went on to become a paramedic. In 1994 he moved his family to Hays, where he worked in sales and in 1995, they moved to Quinter. In 1996 Allan ran and was elected as Gove County Sheriff. Throughout his career he served on the KSA (Kansas Sheriff’s Association) Board, in 2018 he was elected president and served for 2 consecutive years. Allan was also on the KSA scholarship board where he found great pleasure in meeting and interviewing students seeking scholarships to further their education. In the fall of 2006, after the fatal shooting of neighboring sheriff and friend James "Jimmy" Johnson, Allan served as Sheridan County Sheriff until a new sheriff could be appointed by the Governor.&nbsp; He was proud that he was considered to provide service and protection to the Sheridan county residents. In the history of Kansas, a person has never been allowed to serve as Sheriff in 2 counties at the same time. Allan had a real desire to provide service and protection to the communities that he was part of. Allan and Connie also had a small farm, they enjoyed farming and working the calves together. He always said that farming was a struggle, but the tax deductions were great. Allan was the Sheriff of Gove County for 24 years when died in the line of duty on December 18, 2020, at Denver Health Medical Center. &nbsp;

Allan loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp; He also enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs (GO CHIEFS!), except when he boycotted NFL football during the National Anthem controversy.&nbsp;

Allan is survived by wife Connie of the home; daughter Andrea Dinkel and husband Todd of Hays; sons Brandon Weber and wife Abby of Quinter, Cory Weber and wife Bre of Hays, and son by proxy Bruce McGee of Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren Brooklynn and Preston Dinkel of Hays, Rylan, Paxton and Rowan Weber of Hays, and Areya, Amery and Brogan Weber of Quinter; siblings Qwen Offut and husband Kevin (Moe) of Healy, Dan Weber and wife Vickie of Park, Marita (Marty) Cressler and husband Herb of Hoxie, Stacey Wagoner and husband Jerry of Haxton, CO, Fr. Kevin Weber of Salina, Alanna Weber and wife Laura of Topeka; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from 5:00 –7:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS. Because of COVID restrictions a set number of people will be allowed in the funeral home at a time, and masks will be required.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.&nbsp; The family is requiring that masks be worn to attend the funeral.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Grainfield Township Cemetery in Grainfield, KS.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK, Sheridan County Benefit Walk, Gove County EMS. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home 901 S. Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook on this page. Entries are screened daily and will not appear instantly.

Services will be live streamed on the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Facebook page at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS-149196905091830">https://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS-149196905091830</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608493648157.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Allan J. Weber was born July 22, 1957 to Aloysius Phillip and Annuniciata Marie (Wildeman) Weber and was raised on the family farm 2 miles north of Park, KS. Allan attended grade school in Park and high school at Wheatland High School graduating in 1976, even though many never thought he would. After high school, Allan worked several local jobs including owning and managing the grocery store in Park.&nbsp;August 19, 1978, Allan married his high school sweetheart Connie Jean (Gillespie) Weber, to this union 3 children were born, Andrea, Brandon and Cory. In May of 1984 Allan moved his family to Dalhart, TX where he worked for a fertilizer and fuel company. Later he worked for and was then promoted to manager at Dalhart Coca Cola. Allan joined Dalhart E.M.S. as an E.M.T., and later went on to become a paramedic. In 1994 he moved his family to Hays, where he worked in sales and in 1995, they moved to Quinter. In 1996 Allan ran and was elected as Gove County Sheriff. Throughout his career he served on the KSA (Kansas Sheriff’s Association) Board, in 2018 he was elected president and served for 2 consecutive years. Allan was also on the KSA scholarship board where he found great pleasure in meeting and interviewing students seeking scholarships to further their education. In the fall of 2006, after the fatal shooting of neighboring sheriff and friend James "Jimmy" Johnson, Allan served as Sheridan County Sheriff until a new sheriff could be appointed by the Governor.&nbsp; He was proud that he was considered to provide service and protection to the Sheridan county residents. In the history of Kansas, a person has never been allowed to serve as Sheriff in 2 counties at the same time. Allan had a real desire to provide service and protection to the communities that he was part of. Allan and Connie also had a small farm, they enjoyed farming and working the calves together. He always said that farming was a struggle, but the tax deductions were great. Allan was the Sheriff of Gove County for 24 years when died in the line of duty on December 18, 2020, at Denver Health Medical Center. &nbsp;Allan loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp; He also enjoyed watching his favorite football team, the Kansas City Chiefs (GO CHIEFS!), except when he boycotted NFL football during the National Anthem controversy.&nbsp;Allan is survived by wife Connie of the home; daughter Andrea Dinkel and husband Todd of Hays; sons Brandon Weber and wife Abby of Quinter, Cory Weber and wife Bre of Hays, and son by proxy Bruce McGee of Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren Brooklynn and Preston Dinkel of Hays, Rylan, Paxton and Rowan Weber of Hays, and Areya, Amery and Brogan Weber of Quinter; siblings Qwen Offut and husband Kevin (Moe) of Healy, Dan Weber and wife Vickie of Park, Marita (Marty) Cressler and husband Herb of Hoxie, Stacey Wagoner and husband Jerry of Haxton, CO, Fr. Kevin Weber of Salina, Alanna Weber and wife Laura of Topeka; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.Visitation will be Wednesday, December 23, 2020, from 5:00 –7:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS. Because of COVID restrictions a set number of people will be allowed in the funeral home at a time, and masks will be required.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.&nbsp; The family is requiring that masks be worn to attend the funeral.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Grainfield Township Cemetery in Grainfield, KS.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK, Sheridan County Benefit Walk, Gove County EMS. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home 901 S. Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guestbook on this page. Entries are screened daily and will not appear instantly.Services will be live streamed on the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Facebook page at: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS-149196905091830">https://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS-149196905091830</a>

Allan J. Weber

Arthur “Art” Augustine Karst, 99, died Dec. 17, 2020, at his home in 
Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born Jan. 23, 1921, near Galatia, to Ben and 
Magdalena (Dietz) Karst.&nbsp; He was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in
 Milberger and attended elementary school at District #66 in Galatia.&nbsp; 
As many young men, he continued helping on the family farm northeast of 
Galatia until he joined the Air Force in July of 1942.&nbsp; He trained at 
San Antonio, Texas, Oklahoma City, Okla., Winfield, Kan. and Victoria, 
Texas.&nbsp; He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia and 
Okinawa.&nbsp; He was promoted to Captain, flew the DC3 and was honorably 
discharged in 1946, awarded with numerous medals and seven Battle 
Stars.&nbsp; He returned to Galatia and married Esther Fern (Landdeck) Jan. 
4, 1948, in Milberger.&nbsp; Esther died Dec. 3, 1999.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Art operated his farm and custom 
farmed from 1947 until 1987, selling his farm in 2010.&nbsp; Following 
retirement he worked as a therapist and CNA at Great Bend Manor and Club
 One Fitness.&nbsp; During his farming career, he worked for the Barton 
County A.S.C.S. office from 1955-1964, and worked part time as a 
construction carpenter from 1950-1982.&nbsp; He had been a member of St. Paul
 Lutheran Church, Galatia, since the 1950’s, being involved over the 
years as Luther League sponsor, church council deacon and chairman, 
Sunday School superintendent and church choir member. Art was also a 
member of V.F.W. Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286, both of 
Hoisington.

Survivors include two sons, Mark Karst and wife Deborah “Debi” 
(Hansen) of Seattle, Wash. and their children Kailee and Benjamin, and 
Kurt Karst and wife Melissa (Larkin) of Sweeny, Texas, and their 
children Kristopher and Mekaela; one brother, Leon Karst and wife Wanda 
of Rush Center; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
passing by his wife, Esther; son, Arlen Karst; brother, Carl Karst; and 
by two sisters Viola (Karst) Dumler and Florence (Karst) Veach.

Our dad never lost his love for the freedom of flight, nor did he 
lose his love for the people around him.&nbsp; He loved to hear and share all
 the stories of people’s adventures and successes that he met in day to 
day life.&nbsp; He always looked for the good in the people around him.&nbsp; He 
will be missed by those who knew him.

Funeral services will be 11:00 Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. &nbsp;Pastor Nancy Mitchell will preside. Masks and 
social distancing required.&nbsp; The funeral service will be live streamed 
on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
 Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, with military 
honors conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran 
Church or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608494043011.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Arthur “Art” Augustine Karst, 99, died Dec. 17, 2020, at his home in 
Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born Jan. 23, 1921, near Galatia, to Ben and 
Magdalena (Dietz) Karst.&nbsp; He was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in
 Milberger and attended elementary school at District #66 in Galatia.&nbsp; 
As many young men, he continued helping on the family farm northeast of 
Galatia until he joined the Air Force in July of 1942.&nbsp; He trained at 
San Antonio, Texas, Oklahoma City, Okla., Winfield, Kan. and Victoria, 
Texas.&nbsp; He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia and 
Okinawa.&nbsp; He was promoted to Captain, flew the DC3 and was honorably 
discharged in 1946, awarded with numerous medals and seven Battle 
Stars.&nbsp; He returned to Galatia and married Esther Fern (Landdeck) Jan. 
4, 1948, in Milberger.&nbsp; Esther died Dec. 3, 1999.A lifetime Barton County resident, Art operated his farm and custom 
farmed from 1947 until 1987, selling his farm in 2010.&nbsp; Following 
retirement he worked as a therapist and CNA at Great Bend Manor and Club
 One Fitness.&nbsp; During his farming career, he worked for the Barton 
County A.S.C.S. office from 1955-1964, and worked part time as a 
construction carpenter from 1950-1982.&nbsp; He had been a member of St. Paul
 Lutheran Church, Galatia, since the 1950’s, being involved over the 
years as Luther League sponsor, church council deacon and chairman, 
Sunday School superintendent and church choir member. Art was also a 
member of V.F.W. Post 7428 and American Legion Post 286, both of 
Hoisington.Survivors include two sons, Mark Karst and wife Deborah “Debi” 
(Hansen) of Seattle, Wash. and their children Kailee and Benjamin, and 
Kurt Karst and wife Melissa (Larkin) of Sweeny, Texas, and their 
children Kristopher and Mekaela; one brother, Leon Karst and wife Wanda 
of Rush Center; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
passing by his wife, Esther; son, Arlen Karst; brother, Carl Karst; and 
by two sisters Viola (Karst) Dumler and Florence (Karst) Veach.Our dad never lost his love for the freedom of flight, nor did he 
lose his love for the people around him.&nbsp; He loved to hear and share all
 the stories of people’s adventures and successes that he met in day to 
day life.&nbsp; He always looked for the good in the people around him.&nbsp; He 
will be missed by those who knew him.Funeral services will be 11:00 Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 
10:00 to 11:00 a.m. &nbsp;Pastor Nancy Mitchell will preside. Masks and 
social distancing required.&nbsp; The funeral service will be live streamed 
on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
 Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, with military 
honors conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran 
Church or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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