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>
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 </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>
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 </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.

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 </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.

Arthur 'Art' Augustine Karst

Sheriff Allan Weber, age 63, of Quinter, KS, passed away, Friday,  December 18, 2020, at Denver Health Medical Center. 

Funeral services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sheriff Allan Weber, age 63, of Quinter, KS, passed away, Friday, December 18, 2020, at Denver Health Medical Center. Funeral services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Gove County Sheriff Allan Weber

Rudolph DeWain Bergquist, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Heritage Gardens Nursing Home in Oskaloosa, KS. &nbsp;

DeWain was born on April 9th, 1942, in rural Greeley County, Kansas to E.R. “Rudy” Bergquist and Viola Rebecca Foos Bergquist.&nbsp; He attended school through the 12th grade in Greeley County and graduated from Greeley County High School in 1960.

After serving in the Army, he married Patricia Kay Donnelly on October 29, 1966, in Cheyenne Wells, CO.&nbsp; To this union, three children were born; Erick, Erin and Jodi.&nbsp; DeWain was a farmer in Greeley County, Kansas, and served as Post Commander in 1977 and 1978 at the Tribune VFW Post #7521.&nbsp; He was also a life member of the VFW.&nbsp; Dewain also had a love for horses, being outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as going to his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Viola Bergquist, his wife Pat, a brother Walt Bergquist, a sister Dorothy Randel, a nephew Kit Randel and a great niece Anna Bergquist.

Surviving family members include his son Erick and wife Connie Bergquist of Weskan, KS, son Erin and wife Jessie Bergquist of Cheyenne Wells, CO, a daughter Jodi and husband Mark Lackey of McLouth, KS, a brother Donnie and wife Deanna Bergquist of McCracken, KS, and a sister Karla and husband Mike Olds of Hudson, FL.&nbsp; He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; Alexia and husband Zach Hoobler of Grandview, MO, Evin Bergquist of Weskan, KS, Addie and husband Danny Hodge of Overland Park, KS and Thatcher, Jasper and Jaci Lackey of McLouth, KS.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at 10:30 AM MT at the Tribune United Methodist Church in Tribune, KS.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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

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

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Rudolph DeWain Bergquist, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020, at Heritage Gardens Nursing Home in Oskaloosa, KS. &nbsp;DeWain was born on April 9th, 1942, in rural Greeley County, Kansas to E.R. “Rudy” Bergquist and Viola Rebecca Foos Bergquist.&nbsp; He attended school through the 12th grade in Greeley County and graduated from Greeley County High School in 1960.After serving in the Army, he married Patricia Kay Donnelly on October 29, 1966, in Cheyenne Wells, CO.&nbsp; To this union, three children were born; Erick, Erin and Jodi.&nbsp; DeWain was a farmer in Greeley County, Kansas, and served as Post Commander in 1977 and 1978 at the Tribune VFW Post #7521.&nbsp; He was also a life member of the VFW.&nbsp; Dewain also had a love for horses, being outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as going to his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.He was preceded in death by his parents Rudy and Viola Bergquist, his wife Pat, a brother Walt Bergquist, a sister Dorothy Randel, a nephew Kit Randel and a great niece Anna Bergquist.Surviving family members include his son Erick and wife Connie Bergquist of Weskan, KS, son Erin and wife Jessie Bergquist of Cheyenne Wells, CO, a daughter Jodi and husband Mark Lackey of McLouth, KS, a brother Donnie and wife Deanna Bergquist of McCracken, KS, and a sister Karla and husband Mike Olds of Hudson, FL.&nbsp; He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; Alexia and husband Zach Hoobler of Grandview, MO, Evin Bergquist of Weskan, KS, Addie and husband Danny Hodge of Overland Park, KS and Thatcher, Jasper and Jaci Lackey of McLouth, KS.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at 10:30 AM MT at the Tribune United Methodist Church in Tribune, KS.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.Memorial contributions may be designated to the DeWain Bergquist Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

R. Dewaine Bergquist

Robert C. “Bob” Pivonka, 90, passed away December 18, 2020, at his home in Larned.

He was born May 16, 1930, in Rozel, the son of John Jacob and Bessie Mabel Blackburn Pivonka.

He was a lifetime resident of Larned and worked for Everett Avery 
Accounting Firm for several years, then joined First National Bank with 
the firm of National Accounting. He later owned his own business as R.C.
 Pivonka Accounting. He served in the United States Navy during the 
Korean War from 1950-1954. He was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church, United Methodist Men, Economic Development Board, Pawnee County 
Zoning Board, and Larned Kiwanis Club. He served as Larned Mayor for ten
 years; Larned City Council Member for Ward I; Treasurer for USD 495; 
Clerk, Treasurer, and Director for Larned Recreation Commission; and was
 a board member and Treasurer for Sunrise Inc.

On July 31, 1953, he married Geneva J. Phillips at Reno, Nevada; she survives.

Other survivors include: a son, John (Kim) Pivonka, Manassas, 
Virginia; two daughters, Jill (Mike) Yeager, Larned, Laurie Spencer, 
Muskogee, Oklahoma; a sister, Marjory Scheufler, Belpre; eleven 
grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Janet Marie 
Pivonka and Carol Jean Stitt; a brother, John W. Pivonka; a great 
granddaughter, Olivia Henderson, and a great grandson, Sam Doherty.

Private family service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Tricia North 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, with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Public graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at
 Larned Cemetery, Larned; burial will be with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Robert C. “Bob” Pivonka, 90, passed away December 18, 2020, at his home in Larned.He was born May 16, 1930, in Rozel, the son of John Jacob and Bessie Mabel Blackburn Pivonka.He was a lifetime resident of Larned and worked for Everett Avery 
Accounting Firm for several years, then joined First National Bank with 
the firm of National Accounting. He later owned his own business as R.C.
 Pivonka Accounting. He served in the United States Navy during the 
Korean War from 1950-1954. He was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church, United Methodist Men, Economic Development Board, Pawnee County 
Zoning Board, and Larned Kiwanis Club. He served as Larned Mayor for ten
 years; Larned City Council Member for Ward I; Treasurer for USD 495; 
Clerk, Treasurer, and Director for Larned Recreation Commission; and was
 a board member and Treasurer for Sunrise Inc.On July 31, 1953, he married Geneva J. Phillips at Reno, Nevada; she survives.Other survivors include: a son, John (Kim) Pivonka, Manassas, 
Virginia; two daughters, Jill (Mike) Yeager, Larned, Laurie Spencer, 
Muskogee, Oklahoma; a sister, Marjory Scheufler, Belpre; eleven 
grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Janet Marie 
Pivonka and Carol Jean Stitt; a brother, John W. Pivonka; a great 
granddaughter, Olivia Henderson, and a great grandson, Sam Doherty.Private family service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Tricia North 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, with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Public graveside service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at
 Larned Cemetery, Larned; burial will be with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Robert C. 'Bob' Pivonka

Charles Woodrow Campbell, age 76, of Goodland passed away December 
17, 2020, at his home in Goodland.&nbsp; He was born April 24, 1944 in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado to Volney and Margaret (Pugh) Campbell.&nbsp; He 
grew up and went to school in Eads, Colorado and Burlington, Colorado he
 graduated from Burlington High School in 1962.&nbsp; He married Patricia 
Ruddell on August 3, 1962 in Burlington.&nbsp; To this union they had five 
children, Paula, Tim, Paul, Sherri, and Kim.&nbsp; Charley worked in 
construction and as a UPS Supervisor until he retired in 1996.&nbsp; During 
their retirement they moved to Arizona and then returned to Goodland in 
2016 to be close to family.&nbsp;

Charley was a member of the Nazarene Church and the EMT Methodist 
Church in Arizona.&nbsp; He was a workaholic always finding something to work
 on.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hiking in the mountains, and he
 dearly loved spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Volney and Margaret; 
grandparents; two brothers, Harold and Doug; two children, Paula and 
Paul.&nbsp;

Charley was survived by his loving wife, Patricia; children, Tim 
(Melody) Campbell of WI; Sherri (Syd) Keith of Goodland, KS; Kim (Jason)
 Artzer of Goodland, KS; grandchildren- Wendy (Kevin) Oller of 
Hutchinson, KS, Kenton (Abby) Keith of Goodland, Samantha (Remington) 
Box of IA, Mindi (Chris) Lacy of Cimarron, KS, Kaleb (Brianna) Keith of 
Goodland, Bryan Campbell of WI, Koal (Sarah) Artzer of Shawnee, KS &amp;
 Jade Artzer of Goodland; great grandchildren- Olivia (Olive) &amp; 
Cooper (Coopy) Oller, Conner &amp; Audra (Audrey George) Keith, Brea 
(Breto), Rael (RaeRae), &amp; Ruger (Rugy Bear) Lacy, Emma (Emma Bean), 
Charlotte (Charlie), Kinsley Jo (Kinsey) Keith, Aevia &amp; Xander Box; 
brother, Jan Richard (Cindy) Campbell of Powder Springs, GA; several 
nephews and cousins, Chula (Martin) Bryant of Kemah, TX, Dan Pugh of 
Houston, TX.

Memorials may be designated to the Orthopedic Trauma Association and 
may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O.
 Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Charles Woodrow Campbell, age 76, of Goodland passed away December 
17, 2020, at his home in Goodland.&nbsp; He was born April 24, 1944 in 
Colorado Springs, Colorado to Volney and Margaret (Pugh) Campbell.&nbsp; He 
grew up and went to school in Eads, Colorado and Burlington, Colorado he
 graduated from Burlington High School in 1962.&nbsp; He married Patricia 
Ruddell on August 3, 1962 in Burlington.&nbsp; To this union they had five 
children, Paula, Tim, Paul, Sherri, and Kim.&nbsp; Charley worked in 
construction and as a UPS Supervisor until he retired in 1996.&nbsp; During 
their retirement they moved to Arizona and then returned to Goodland in 
2016 to be close to family.&nbsp;Charley was a member of the Nazarene Church and the EMT Methodist 
Church in Arizona.&nbsp; He was a workaholic always finding something to work
 on.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing cards, fishing, hiking in the mountains, and he
 dearly loved spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Volney and Margaret; 
grandparents; two brothers, Harold and Doug; two children, Paula and 
Paul.&nbsp;Charley was survived by his loving wife, Patricia; children, Tim 
(Melody) Campbell of WI; Sherri (Syd) Keith of Goodland, KS; Kim (Jason)
 Artzer of Goodland, KS; grandchildren- Wendy (Kevin) Oller of 
Hutchinson, KS, Kenton (Abby) Keith of Goodland, Samantha (Remington) 
Box of IA, Mindi (Chris) Lacy of Cimarron, KS, Kaleb (Brianna) Keith of 
Goodland, Bryan Campbell of WI, Koal (Sarah) Artzer of Shawnee, KS &amp;
 Jade Artzer of Goodland; great grandchildren- Olivia (Olive) &amp; 
Cooper (Coopy) Oller, Conner &amp; Audra (Audrey George) Keith, Brea 
(Breto), Rael (RaeRae), &amp; Ruger (Rugy Bear) Lacy, Emma (Emma Bean), 
Charlotte (Charlie), Kinsley Jo (Kinsey) Keith, Aevia &amp; Xander Box; 
brother, Jan Richard (Cindy) Campbell of Powder Springs, GA; several 
nephews and cousins, Chula (Martin) Bryant of Kemah, TX, Dan Pugh of 
Houston, TX.Memorials may be designated to the Orthopedic Trauma Association and 
may be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O.
 Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Charles Campbell

John E. Betts, 65, of Osborne, KS, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 
Hays Medical Center of Hays, KS. &nbsp;John was born in Stayton, Oregon on 
April 26, 1955 to Vera (Snyder) &amp; James I. Betts. He was one of 
several children.

John worked as a general laborer &amp; mechanic. &nbsp;He lived in Osborne all his life.

John is survived by daughters: Dana Treffer of Rockville, NE; Candace
 Betts of Hutchinson, KS; Kelly Betts of Hutchinson, KS; Tammy Merritt of
 Osborne, KS; son: Darrel Henry of Osborne, KS; sisters: Cheryl Betts of
 Beloit, KS; Christine Smith of Beloit, KS; brother: James Betts of 
Esbon, KS; 12 grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/John-Betts">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>John E. Betts, 65, of Osborne, KS, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 
Hays Medical Center of Hays, KS. &nbsp;John was born in Stayton, Oregon on 
April 26, 1955 to Vera (Snyder) &amp; James I. Betts. He was one of 
several children.John worked as a general laborer &amp; mechanic. &nbsp;He lived in Osborne all his life.John is survived by daughters: Dana Treffer of Rockville, NE; Candace
 Betts of Hutchinson, KS; Kelly Betts of Hutchinson, KS; Tammy Merritt of
 Osborne, KS; son: Darrel Henry of Osborne, KS; sisters: Cheryl Betts of
 Beloit, KS; Christine Smith of Beloit, KS; brother: James Betts of 
Esbon, KS; 12 grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/John-Betts">HERE</a> for service details.

John E. Betts

Phyllis D. Kreft, 85, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 
Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She was born on June 19, 1935 to 
Harold &amp; Alma (Bradshaw) Lund in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;Phyllis was one of 
several children.

Phyllis graduated from high school and&nbsp;spent most of her life living 
in Osborne. &nbsp;Phyllis&nbsp;married Gerald Kreft &amp; to this union, 3 
children were born. &nbsp;

Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for Quenzer Appliance. &nbsp;She was an active member of the United Christian Church.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Kreft in 1967.

Phyllis is survived by daughters: Ginger (Ray) DeBay of Cawker City, 
KS; Valeri (Andrew) Werthman of Osborne, KS; son: Kendall (Dalia) Kreft 
of Lake Stevens, Washington; 9 grandchildren &amp; 14 
Great-grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Phyllis-Kreft">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Phyllis D. Kreft, 85, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020 at 
Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She was born on June 19, 1935 to 
Harold &amp; Alma (Bradshaw) Lund in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;Phyllis was one of 
several children.Phyllis graduated from high school and&nbsp;spent most of her life living 
in Osborne. &nbsp;Phyllis&nbsp;married Gerald Kreft &amp; to this union, 3 
children were born. &nbsp;Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for Quenzer Appliance. &nbsp;She was an active member of the United Christian Church.Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Kreft in 1967.Phyllis is survived by daughters: Ginger (Ray) DeBay of Cawker City, 
KS; Valeri (Andrew) Werthman of Osborne, KS; son: Kendall (Dalia) Kreft 
of Lake Stevens, Washington; 9 grandchildren &amp; 14 
Great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Phyllis-Kreft">HERE</a> for service details.

Phyllis D. Kreft

Marisa Kay (William) Fleenor passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020,&nbsp; at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 29, 
1957, in Hoxie, Kansas to Don and Helen (Mowry) William. Marisa 
graduated from Hoxie High School in 1975 and then, attended Fort Hays 
State University. While at Fort Hays, she received a degree in 
accounting, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She later became a Certified 
Public Accountant (CPA).
 Marisa loved people, had a great sense of humor, the adventure of 
travel, and she never met a stranger. The two family dogs, Mac and 
Boston, found themselves riding long hours to keep her company. They 
were known to stop at the fast food drive- thru for cheeseburgers.
 Marisa is survived by her mother, Helen William; husband, Rick of 
Mission Hills, Kansas; daughter, Ashley; son, Preston; older sister, 
Janice Brown and husband Dale of Hoxie, Kansas; and brothers, Jerry and 
wife Lisa of Cleveland, Ohio and Dan and wife Mary of Hoxie, Kansas.
 She was preceded in death by her father, Don William.
 A private Family Memorial Service is planned for Tuesday, December 
22, 2020, 10:30 A.M., Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Inurnment will be at the Hoxie City Cemetery. The family suggests in 
lieu of flowers memorials be given to Welcome House or Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral 
Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This service will be live-streamed on 
the Cross and Flame Parish Facebook page.

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 </figure>Marisa Kay (William) Fleenor passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020,&nbsp; at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on April 29, 
1957, in Hoxie, Kansas to Don and Helen (Mowry) William. Marisa 
graduated from Hoxie High School in 1975 and then, attended Fort Hays 
State University. While at Fort Hays, she received a degree in 
accounting, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She later became a Certified 
Public Accountant (CPA).
 Marisa loved people, had a great sense of humor, the adventure of 
travel, and she never met a stranger. The two family dogs, Mac and 
Boston, found themselves riding long hours to keep her company. They 
were known to stop at the fast food drive- thru for cheeseburgers.
 Marisa is survived by her mother, Helen William; husband, Rick of 
Mission Hills, Kansas; daughter, Ashley; son, Preston; older sister, 
Janice Brown and husband Dale of Hoxie, Kansas; and brothers, Jerry and 
wife Lisa of Cleveland, Ohio and Dan and wife Mary of Hoxie, Kansas.
 She was preceded in death by her father, Don William.
 A private Family Memorial Service is planned for Tuesday, December 
22, 2020, 10:30 A.M., Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Inurnment will be at the Hoxie City Cemetery. The family suggests in 
lieu of flowers memorials be given to Welcome House or Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral 
Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This service will be live-streamed on 
the Cross and Flame Parish Facebook page.

Marisa Kay (William) Fleenor

Wanda Pauline (Clough) Nickels Witt, 98, died Dec. 18, 2020, at 
Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.&nbsp; She was born Oct. 9, 1922, in 
Lerado, to David Everett and Allie (Lawson) Clough.&nbsp; Wanda married 
Leonard Nickels Sept. 27, 1941, at the Lerado United Methodist Church, 
Lerado.&nbsp; Leonard died Aug. 26, 1975.&nbsp; She then married Arthur Witt Jan. 
20, 1979, at the Claflin United Methodist Church, Claflin.&nbsp; Arthur died 
Nov. 3, 2004.

A 1940 valedictorian graduate of Langdon High School, Wanda continued
 her education at Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State 
University, Kansas State University, then graduating from Sterling 
College and Emporia State University, receiving her Masters degree in 
Library Science.

Wanda, a long-time resident of Claflin, moved to Alden July, 2019, 
being blessed to live in the home in which she had designed at the age 
of 96.&nbsp; She was the librarian for the Little River School District, and 
then moved to Claflin where she was librarian for the Claflin School 
District.&nbsp; Wanda was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church, 
United Methodist Women, TOPS, and Delta Kappa Gamma.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
reading, gardening, sewing, quilting and traveling.

Survivors include one son, Jim Nickels and wife Barb of Hutchinson; 
two daughters, Judith Ray of Alden and Janelle Bennett and husband Craig
 of Alden; grandchildren, Scott Nickels of Wichita, Jeremy Bennett 
(Bridgette) of Sterling, Jaime Howard (Lindy) of Alden, Joel Bennet 
(Madyson) of Hutchinson, Jill Wilson (Cullan) of Pratt; and numerous 
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in
 death by husbands, Leonard Nickels and Arthur Witt; son-in-law, Robert 
Ray; two brothers, Otis Clough and Vernon Clough; and one sister, Wilma 
Fulks.

Public visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
December 22, 2020 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Private family services will 
be held Wednesday in Claflin, with interment at Lerado Cemetery.&nbsp; Pastor
 Diana Webster will preside.&nbsp; Services can be viewed Wednesday afternoon
 on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
 &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or Claflin 
United Methodist Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 </figure>Wanda Pauline (Clough) Nickels Witt, 98, died Dec. 18, 2020, at 
Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.&nbsp; She was born Oct. 9, 1922, in 
Lerado, to David Everett and Allie (Lawson) Clough.&nbsp; Wanda married 
Leonard Nickels Sept. 27, 1941, at the Lerado United Methodist Church, 
Lerado.&nbsp; Leonard died Aug. 26, 1975.&nbsp; She then married Arthur Witt Jan. 
20, 1979, at the Claflin United Methodist Church, Claflin.&nbsp; Arthur died 
Nov. 3, 2004.A 1940 valedictorian graduate of Langdon High School, Wanda continued
 her education at Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State 
University, Kansas State University, then graduating from Sterling 
College and Emporia State University, receiving her Masters degree in 
Library Science.Wanda, a long-time resident of Claflin, moved to Alden July, 2019, 
being blessed to live in the home in which she had designed at the age 
of 96.&nbsp; She was the librarian for the Little River School District, and 
then moved to Claflin where she was librarian for the Claflin School 
District.&nbsp; Wanda was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church, 
United Methodist Women, TOPS, and Delta Kappa Gamma.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
reading, gardening, sewing, quilting and traveling.Survivors include one son, Jim Nickels and wife Barb of Hutchinson; 
two daughters, Judith Ray of Alden and Janelle Bennett and husband Craig
 of Alden; grandchildren, Scott Nickels of Wichita, Jeremy Bennett 
(Bridgette) of Sterling, Jaime Howard (Lindy) of Alden, Joel Bennet 
(Madyson) of Hutchinson, Jill Wilson (Cullan) of Pratt; and numerous 
great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in
 death by husbands, Leonard Nickels and Arthur Witt; son-in-law, Robert 
Ray; two brothers, Otis Clough and Vernon Clough; and one sister, Wilma 
Fulks.Public visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, 
December 22, 2020 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Private family services will 
be held Wednesday in Claflin, with interment at Lerado Cemetery.&nbsp; Pastor
 Diana Webster will preside.&nbsp; Services can be viewed Wednesday afternoon
 on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
 &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or Claflin 
United Methodist Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box
 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Wanda Pauline (Clough) Nickels Witt

Michael James Gensil, 47, of Colby, Kansas died December 16, 2020 in the
 Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park, Overland Park, Kansas. He was
 born January 29, 1973 to Michael and Patty Jo (Carney) Gensil in 
Goodland, Kansas. 
Michael attended Elementary School in Goodland, Kansas living with his 
mother and Colby High School living with his Grandparent James (Jim) and
 Betty Carney. 
He liked to ride his motorcycle and take his red pickup truck mud 
bogging and race remote cars. Michael helped his grandpa and uncles work
 on cars and trucks growing up. He liked working with the vehicle’s 
parts. He started learning more about vehicle parts working at Muffler 
Plus then to Carquest and John Deere and finally as Parts Manager at 
Foley Equipment. 
Michael is survived by his daughter Darion Joanne Meyer, Manhattan, KS; 
brother Lance D. (B. J.) Gensil; aunt Linda J. (Gerald) Thiele, 
Champaign, IL; 3 uncles, Howard E. (LeAnne) Carney, Brewster, KS, Ross 
E. (Cathy) Carney, Colby, KS, and Thomas A. (Lisa) Carney, Sylvan Grove,
 Kansas. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mary Jo Gensil, 
Goodland, KS; grandparents, James and Betty (Ramsey) Carney; aunt Ruth 
E. (Carney) Burns; 2 uncles, Robert “Bob” L. Carney, Colby, KS and John 
Henry Carney, Colby, KS; cousin Seth Carney, Topeka, KS; 
great-grandparents, David and Ofa (Bailey) Carney, Colby, KS and 
Columbus B. Ramsey and Pearl (Nichols/Ramsey) Nelson, Colby, KS. 
There will be a funeral procession, led by motorcycles, starting at 2:00
 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Colby American Legion and ending
 at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, where a graveside service will take place.


Memorials are suggested to his daughter Darion Meyer and can be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael James Gensil, 47, of Colby, Kansas died December 16, 2020 in the
 Rehabilitation Hospital of Overland Park, Overland Park, Kansas. He was
 born January 29, 1973 to Michael and Patty Jo (Carney) Gensil in 
Goodland, Kansas. 
Michael attended Elementary School in Goodland, Kansas living with his 
mother and Colby High School living with his Grandparent James (Jim) and
 Betty Carney. 
He liked to ride his motorcycle and take his red pickup truck mud 
bogging and race remote cars. Michael helped his grandpa and uncles work
 on cars and trucks growing up. He liked working with the vehicle’s 
parts. He started learning more about vehicle parts working at Muffler 
Plus then to Carquest and John Deere and finally as Parts Manager at 
Foley Equipment. 
Michael is survived by his daughter Darion Joanne Meyer, Manhattan, KS; 
brother Lance D. (B. J.) Gensil; aunt Linda J. (Gerald) Thiele, 
Champaign, IL; 3 uncles, Howard E. (LeAnne) Carney, Brewster, KS, Ross 
E. (Cathy) Carney, Colby, KS, and Thomas A. (Lisa) Carney, Sylvan Grove,
 Kansas. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Mary Jo Gensil, 
Goodland, KS; grandparents, James and Betty (Ramsey) Carney; aunt Ruth 
E. (Carney) Burns; 2 uncles, Robert “Bob” L. Carney, Colby, KS and John 
Henry Carney, Colby, KS; cousin Seth Carney, Topeka, KS; 
great-grandparents, David and Ofa (Bailey) Carney, Colby, KS and 
Columbus B. Ramsey and Pearl (Nichols/Ramsey) Nelson, Colby, KS. 
There will be a funeral procession, led by motorcycles, starting at 2:00
 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at the Colby American Legion and ending
 at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, where a graveside service will take place. 
Memorials are suggested to his daughter Darion Meyer and can be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Michael James Gensil

Alois J. “AJ” Younger, age 78, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Hays. He was born May 11, 1942, in Hays to Anthony “Tony” and Irene (Koerner) Younger. AJ was a retired oilfield worker. He is survived by AJ's children- Mark Younger and wife, Debra of Tabor City NC, David Younger of Ellsworth KS, Doug Younger and wife Brenda of Hays; Grandchildren, Chrissie Ewen and husband Jason; great grandchildren, Brianna, Austin, Hailey, Caden, and Logan; great- great grandchildren, Kallee, all from Davenport, Iowa, Corey Larson, Tyler Larson both of Russell, KS; a sister, Patricia Warner of Salina, KS.; 4 nieces and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Nathan Real. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Alois J. “AJ” Younger, age 78, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020, in Hays. He was born May 11, 1942, in Hays to Anthony “Tony” and Irene (Koerner) Younger. AJ was a retired oilfield worker. He is survived by AJ's children- Mark Younger and wife, Debra of Tabor City NC, David Younger of Ellsworth KS, Doug Younger and wife Brenda of Hays; Grandchildren, Chrissie Ewen and husband Jason; great grandchildren, Brianna, Austin, Hailey, Caden, and Logan; great- great grandchildren, Kallee, all from Davenport, Iowa, Corey Larson, Tyler Larson both of Russell, KS; a sister, Patricia Warner of Salina, KS.; 4 nieces and 4 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Nathan Real. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Alois J. 'AJ' Younger

Jimmy Roy, the Baehler Boy, was born August 9th, 1944, in Goodland, 
Kansas, to Raymond Valgene Sr. and Irene Maie (Whitney) Baehler.&nbsp; He was
 the fifth of eight children.&nbsp; As a newborn infant he was sickly and 
frail.&nbsp; With much care and love he grew to be a robust, strong man.&nbsp; 
However, as a young adult, he was plagued with back problems and endured
 many back surgeries.

Jimmy attended school in Weskan, Kansas, graduating from high school 
in 1962.&nbsp; After graduation, he spent nearly a year in Phillipsburg, 
Kansas, working in a gas station and helping a good friend overhaul 
Jim’s car.&nbsp; In March 1963, he returned home to Wallace County and went 
to work for Zejda Construction.&nbsp; Later that spring, he went to work for 
the Wallace County Co-op at the elevator in Weskan.&nbsp; He also worked at 
the service station in Sharon Springs and drove the propane truck for 
the Co-op.

On August 4th, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Melba.&nbsp; 
They were blessed with three daughters, Jean Michelle, Jamie Mae, Jody 
Maria, and a son, Jimmy Roy Jr.&nbsp; They hosted four exchange students and 
opened their home to three nephews and one niece, helping them attend 
high school.

Soon after the untimely death of his brother, Sonny, Jimmy went to 
work with his dad on the family farm and ranch.&nbsp; He ranched (he loved 
cattle and taking care of them) and farmed until he was forced to go on 
disability because of his back.&nbsp; He and Melba remained living in the 
country until 1993, when they moved to Sharon Springs.

Jim was always fond of children, especially little babies.&nbsp; No matter
 when or where Jim saw a baby, he had to stop and recognize it and hold 
it if he could.&nbsp; He and Melba often took Danny, Johnny and Peggy on 
their dates with them because they both loved children.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
working with children as a 4-H leader and a little league baseball 
coach.&nbsp; He was a janitor at the Weskan School and drove a route bus and 
the activity bus.&nbsp; He just loved being around kids.

Jim never seemed to let his pain get the best of him.&nbsp; He wasn’t one 
to sit and do nothing.&nbsp; He always kept busy with his recycling, raising 
Schnauzer puppies, helping his son on his ranch, attending to his garden
 and flowers, and taking care of his chickens and selling their eggs.

Jimmy was instrumental in getting the recycling started in the county
 and spent many hours grinding glass to be recycled.&nbsp; He was very 
passionate about recycling and spent many hours picking up aluminum cans
 and plastic bottles out of ditches and around town.&nbsp; He was honored 
with the Wallace County Foundation Main Street Award in 2012 for his 
recycling efforts.

Jimmy was a driving force in getting the arena built at the 
fairgrounds.&nbsp; He served on the Wallace County Fair Board for 29 years, 
many of them as President.&nbsp; Jimmy and Melba were the Grand Marshals of 
the parade during the 2015 Wallace County Fair.

Jimmy loved collecting turtles and sharing them with kids at the 
annual turtle race and then taking them back to the country to let them 
roam until the next year.

He was a member of the Wesleyan Church and served on the library 
board.&nbsp; Jimmy was a member of Gideons International and helped 
distribute bibles to third graders in Wallace County.

A highlight in his life was being baptized by Paul McNall on February 14th, 2002, with his wife and children as witnesses.

Jimmy went to be with our Lord on December 16th, 2020, in Hays, 
Kansas, after fighting with the after effects of Covid 19.&nbsp; He will be 
greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Melba.&nbsp; His children:&nbsp; Jean 
(Dennis) Sharp, Sharon Springs; Jamie (Kyle) Siebert, Sharon Springs; 
Jody Baehler, Scott City; Jimmy Jr., Sharon Springs.&nbsp; Grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Tessa (Travis) Rohrberg, Andover; Tadd Taylor (Shayna), Leoti; Alex 
(Chelsie) Howard, Goodland; Tori (Mike) Pettigrew, Great Falls, Montana;
 Triston Swart, Oakley; Karenna Swart Scott City; Shelby and Jimmy III, 
Sharon Springs; Desiree’ Sharp, Denver, Colorado; Jordan (Kendra) Sharp,
 Colby; Dana (Chris) Robl, Ellinwood; Ashley (Judd) McCurdy, Colby; 
Darci (Mike) Wilson, Gillette, Wyoming; Great Grandchildren:&nbsp; Ezra and 
Owen Rohrberg; Jaelynn and Olivia Taylor; Avery and Nova Godec; Landri, 
Lakyn, and Londyn Howard; Shade and Lev Sharp; Landon, Caleb, Conner, 
Ethan, Isaiah, Jacob, Elijah, and Israel Robl; Macy McCurdy; and Lincoln
 and Titus Wilson.

Sisters, &nbsp;Ada Kyner and Alice Finley, Sharon Springs; Peggy Bagley, 
Osbourne;&nbsp; brother, &nbsp;Johnny, Sharon Springs; sister-in-law, Linda 
Baehler, Weskan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of 
friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond Jr. 
(Sonny) and Richard; a sister, Bonnie Fuentez; a granddaughter, Jade 
Elaine Taylor; son-in-law, Dale Taylor; 4 brothers-in-law, Don Kyner, 
Ben Finley, Oscar Fuentez, and Gary Searle, Sr.; nieces, Ashlyn Wiley 
and Christina (Fuentez) Bourland; nephews, Christopher Kyner and 
Christopher Schmid.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jimmy-BaehlerSr">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jimmy Roy, the Baehler Boy, was born August 9th, 1944, in Goodland, 
Kansas, to Raymond Valgene Sr. and Irene Maie (Whitney) Baehler.&nbsp; He was
 the fifth of eight children.&nbsp; As a newborn infant he was sickly and 
frail.&nbsp; With much care and love he grew to be a robust, strong man.&nbsp; 
However, as a young adult, he was plagued with back problems and endured
 many back surgeries.Jimmy attended school in Weskan, Kansas, graduating from high school 
in 1962.&nbsp; After graduation, he spent nearly a year in Phillipsburg, 
Kansas, working in a gas station and helping a good friend overhaul 
Jim’s car.&nbsp; In March 1963, he returned home to Wallace County and went 
to work for Zejda Construction.&nbsp; Later that spring, he went to work for 
the Wallace County Co-op at the elevator in Weskan.&nbsp; He also worked at 
the service station in Sharon Springs and drove the propane truck for 
the Co-op.On August 4th, 1963, he married his high school sweetheart, Melba.&nbsp; 
They were blessed with three daughters, Jean Michelle, Jamie Mae, Jody 
Maria, and a son, Jimmy Roy Jr.&nbsp; They hosted four exchange students and 
opened their home to three nephews and one niece, helping them attend 
high school.Soon after the untimely death of his brother, Sonny, Jimmy went to 
work with his dad on the family farm and ranch.&nbsp; He ranched (he loved 
cattle and taking care of them) and farmed until he was forced to go on 
disability because of his back.&nbsp; He and Melba remained living in the 
country until 1993, when they moved to Sharon Springs.Jim was always fond of children, especially little babies.&nbsp; No matter
 when or where Jim saw a baby, he had to stop and recognize it and hold 
it if he could.&nbsp; He and Melba often took Danny, Johnny and Peggy on 
their dates with them because they both loved children.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
working with children as a 4-H leader and a little league baseball 
coach.&nbsp; He was a janitor at the Weskan School and drove a route bus and 
the activity bus.&nbsp; He just loved being around kids.Jim never seemed to let his pain get the best of him.&nbsp; He wasn’t one 
to sit and do nothing.&nbsp; He always kept busy with his recycling, raising 
Schnauzer puppies, helping his son on his ranch, attending to his garden
 and flowers, and taking care of his chickens and selling their eggs.Jimmy was instrumental in getting the recycling started in the county
 and spent many hours grinding glass to be recycled.&nbsp; He was very 
passionate about recycling and spent many hours picking up aluminum cans
 and plastic bottles out of ditches and around town.&nbsp; He was honored 
with the Wallace County Foundation Main Street Award in 2012 for his 
recycling efforts.Jimmy was a driving force in getting the arena built at the 
fairgrounds.&nbsp; He served on the Wallace County Fair Board for 29 years, 
many of them as President.&nbsp; Jimmy and Melba were the Grand Marshals of 
the parade during the 2015 Wallace County Fair.Jimmy loved collecting turtles and sharing them with kids at the 
annual turtle race and then taking them back to the country to let them 
roam until the next year.He was a member of the Wesleyan Church and served on the library 
board.&nbsp; Jimmy was a member of Gideons International and helped 
distribute bibles to third graders in Wallace County.A highlight in his life was being baptized by Paul McNall on February 14th, 2002, with his wife and children as witnesses.Jimmy went to be with our Lord on December 16th, 2020, in Hays, 
Kansas, after fighting with the after effects of Covid 19.&nbsp; He will be 
greatly missed by his wife of 57 years, Melba.&nbsp; His children:&nbsp; Jean 
(Dennis) Sharp, Sharon Springs; Jamie (Kyle) Siebert, Sharon Springs; 
Jody Baehler, Scott City; Jimmy Jr., Sharon Springs.&nbsp; Grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Tessa (Travis) Rohrberg, Andover; Tadd Taylor (Shayna), Leoti; Alex 
(Chelsie) Howard, Goodland; Tori (Mike) Pettigrew, Great Falls, Montana;
 Triston Swart, Oakley; Karenna Swart Scott City; Shelby and Jimmy III, 
Sharon Springs; Desiree’ Sharp, Denver, Colorado; Jordan (Kendra) Sharp,
 Colby; Dana (Chris) Robl, Ellinwood; Ashley (Judd) McCurdy, Colby; 
Darci (Mike) Wilson, Gillette, Wyoming; Great Grandchildren:&nbsp; Ezra and 
Owen Rohrberg; Jaelynn and Olivia Taylor; Avery and Nova Godec; Landri, 
Lakyn, and Londyn Howard; Shade and Lev Sharp; Landon, Caleb, Conner, 
Ethan, Isaiah, Jacob, Elijah, and Israel Robl; Macy McCurdy; and Lincoln
 and Titus Wilson.Sisters, &nbsp;Ada Kyner and Alice Finley, Sharon Springs; Peggy Bagley, 
Osbourne;&nbsp; brother, &nbsp;Johnny, Sharon Springs; sister-in-law, Linda 
Baehler, Weskan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of 
friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Raymond Jr. 
(Sonny) and Richard; a sister, Bonnie Fuentez; a granddaughter, Jade 
Elaine Taylor; son-in-law, Dale Taylor; 4 brothers-in-law, Don Kyner, 
Ben Finley, Oscar Fuentez, and Gary Searle, Sr.; nieces, Ashlyn Wiley 
and Christina (Fuentez) Bourland; nephews, Christopher Kyner and 
Christopher Schmid.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jimmy-BaehlerSr">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Jimmy Roy Baehler Sr.

Rita
 Mae (Sander) VonLintel, age 82, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020, in Hays. She was born March 18, 1938, to Edmund Joseph 
and Mary Magdalene (Scheck) Sander. She married Otto Crist VonLintel on 
June 24, 1956, in Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 22,
 2018.

Rita
 was a homemaker and she enjoyed baking and gardening. She supplied 
meals for area priests as well. She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra
 Church.

She
 is survived by a grandson, Kenneth A. VonLintel of Hays; a 
daughter-in-law, Sue Taylor and husband Rob of Hays; a brother, Ralph 
Sander of Richmond, Missouri and two sisters, Vera Wear of Louisville, 
Texas and Linda Sander of Hays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Kenneth C. VonLintel; a brother, Marvin Sander and a sister, Patty Younger.

Funeral
 services will be 11 AM Monday, December 21, 2020, at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Monday 10 AM until service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice.

Condolences may be left on her guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Rita
 Mae (Sander) VonLintel, age 82, of Hays, Kansas passed away Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020, in Hays. She was born March 18, 1938, to Edmund Joseph 
and Mary Magdalene (Scheck) Sander. She married Otto Crist VonLintel on 
June 24, 1956, in Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 22,
 2018.Rita
 was a homemaker and she enjoyed baking and gardening. She supplied 
meals for area priests as well. She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra
 Church.She
 is survived by a grandson, Kenneth A. VonLintel of Hays; a 
daughter-in-law, Sue Taylor and husband Rob of Hays; a brother, Ralph 
Sander of Richmond, Missouri and two sisters, Vera Wear of Louisville, 
Texas and Linda Sander of Hays.She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Kenneth C. VonLintel; a brother, Marvin Sander and a sister, Patty Younger.Funeral
 services will be 11 AM Monday, December 21, 2020, at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Monday 10 AM until service time.Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Hospice.Condolences may be left on her guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Rita Mae (Sander) VonLintel

Daniel J. Billinger, age 63, of Hays, Kansas passed away of COVID-19 on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

He is survived by his son, Brandon 
Billinger, and daughter in law, Elizabeth; grandsons, William and 
Joseph; longtime partner, Pamela Groff; daughter, Amy Billinger; 
siblings, Robert Billinger and wife, Marilyn; Ken Billinger and wife, 
Patty; Kathy Kuhn and husband, Norman; Jeanne Riedel and husband, 
Vernon; and a large extended family.

Daniel was born August 3, 1957, in 
Hays, Kansas to Daniel and Angelita “Angie” (Giebler) Billinger.&nbsp; He is 
preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Barbra Weber and her 
husband, Rich; and nephew, Blaine Billinger.

Dan spent 38 years as a teacher, and 
coached high school softball, baseball, and junior high basketball in 
Ulysses, Kansas USD 214 before retiring in May 2019.&nbsp; He was the type of
 person who would drop everything to help someone in need, whether it 
was family, friends, students or total strangers.&nbsp; His mischievous 
nature brought laughter to his lessons and his legacy will live on 
through the thousands of students that passed through his classroom.&nbsp; 
Dan was especially proud that he and his son, Brandon, graduated from 
Fort Hays State on the same day; Brandon with his bachelor’s degree and 
Dan with his master’s.&nbsp; He was a 1975 graduate of Victoria High School.

When he wasn’t teaching, Dan spent his 
summers traveling to Major League Baseball games, hiking fourteeners, 
and spending time with family and loved ones, especially Pam.&nbsp; He was a 
devoted grandfather who shared his love of baseball and science with his
 grandkids, spoiling them with hours of laughter, exploring the 
outdoors, and trips to get ice cream.

The family wishes to express its 
deepest gratitude to the medical staff at Hays Medical Center who tried 
valiantly to save Dan’s life.&nbsp; The family has been overwhelmed with 
expressions of sympathy from the community, but due to the pandemic we 
can only accommodate a private family service at this time.&nbsp; We will 
have a Celebration of Life for all who considered Dan a friend once it 
is safe to do so.&nbsp; Memories and photos can be shared on Dan’s Facebook 
page and are greatly appreciated.

A visitation open to all will take 
place on Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A private family mass will
 be held at the Basilica of St. Fidelis and burial will be in St. 
Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus if you 
have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on
 line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required 
at the visitation.

Education was important to Dan, as was 
honoring the next generation.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, Dan would have loved 
contributions to his grandchildren’s education fund to continue his 
legacy of learning, remit to Brandon Billinger in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; 
Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can
 be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Daniel J. Billinger, age 63, of Hays, Kansas passed away of COVID-19 on Thursday, December 17, 2020.He is survived by his son, Brandon 
Billinger, and daughter in law, Elizabeth; grandsons, William and 
Joseph; longtime partner, Pamela Groff; daughter, Amy Billinger; 
siblings, Robert Billinger and wife, Marilyn; Ken Billinger and wife, 
Patty; Kathy Kuhn and husband, Norman; Jeanne Riedel and husband, 
Vernon; and a large extended family.Daniel was born August 3, 1957, in 
Hays, Kansas to Daniel and Angelita “Angie” (Giebler) Billinger.&nbsp; He is 
preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Barbra Weber and her 
husband, Rich; and nephew, Blaine Billinger.Dan spent 38 years as a teacher, and 
coached high school softball, baseball, and junior high basketball in 
Ulysses, Kansas USD 214 before retiring in May 2019.&nbsp; He was the type of
 person who would drop everything to help someone in need, whether it 
was family, friends, students or total strangers.&nbsp; His mischievous 
nature brought laughter to his lessons and his legacy will live on 
through the thousands of students that passed through his classroom.&nbsp; 
Dan was especially proud that he and his son, Brandon, graduated from 
Fort Hays State on the same day; Brandon with his bachelor’s degree and 
Dan with his master’s.&nbsp; He was a 1975 graduate of Victoria High School.When he wasn’t teaching, Dan spent his 
summers traveling to Major League Baseball games, hiking fourteeners, 
and spending time with family and loved ones, especially Pam.&nbsp; He was a 
devoted grandfather who shared his love of baseball and science with his
 grandkids, spoiling them with hours of laughter, exploring the 
outdoors, and trips to get ice cream.The family wishes to express its 
deepest gratitude to the medical staff at Hays Medical Center who tried 
valiantly to save Dan’s life.&nbsp; The family has been overwhelmed with 
expressions of sympathy from the community, but due to the pandemic we 
can only accommodate a private family service at this time.&nbsp; We will 
have a Celebration of Life for all who considered Dan a friend once it 
is safe to do so.&nbsp; Memories and photos can be shared on Dan’s Facebook 
page and are greatly appreciated.A visitation open to all will take 
place on Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A private family mass will
 be held at the Basilica of St. Fidelis and burial will be in St. 
Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus if you 
have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on
 line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required 
at the visitation.Education was important to Dan, as was 
honoring the next generation.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, Dan would have loved 
contributions to his grandchildren’s education fund to continue his 
legacy of learning, remit to Brandon Billinger in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; 
Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can
 be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;

Daniel J. Billinger

Monday, April 13th, 1987-Thursday, December 17th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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 </figure>Monday, April 13th, 1987-Thursday, December 17th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Paul Martin Richard Tech

Ross Lynn Jamison, 65, of WaKeeney, KS passed away on Thursday, 
December 17, 2020. He was born the son of Morris and Gladys Jamison 
(Buchholz) on January 31, 1955.

Ross lived his entire life in WaKeeney, graduating from Trego 
Community High School in 1973.&nbsp; He married Willanette (Weber) and to 
this union were born three sons.&nbsp; Ross and his dad owned and operated 
Jamison Motor Co. for many years.&nbsp; He was the Transportation Director 
for USD 208 for 29 years, retiring in 2018. &nbsp;Everyone loved hearing his 
funny voice messages when canceling school because of snow.&nbsp;In 2000, 
Ross married Nancy (Keith) uniting two families for more than 20 years, 
blessed with 12 grandchildren, traveling to countless sporting events, 
school activities, and trips to Kansas City, capturing it all with his 
camera. Ross has left his family with many pictures and videos that will
 last a lifetime.

Ross is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; sons, Dustin (Rene)
 Jamison and grandchildren, Juliana and Vincent of Mission, KS, and 
Jarod (Kami) Jamison and grandchildren, Ella and Emry of Cleveland, MO, 
and Preston (Valerie) Jamison and grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kennedy, and 
Adalynn of Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by Scott (Kerrie) Keith
 and grandchildren Jaida and Jordyn of WaKeeney and Tammi (Daniel) Wynn 
and grandchildren Adrian, Ashton, and Acelyn of WaKeeney; sister Connie 
(Gary) White of Sharon Springs KS; sister-in-law Kaye Schwartz (Mark) of
 Buhler, KS, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ross was preceded 
in death by his parents; Morris and Gladys Jamison; in-laws Pete and 
Betty Swank of Osborne, KS.

Ross was a member of the First United Methodist Church in WaKeeney 
where he was a trustee, operated the sound system, sang in the choir, 
and rang in the bell choir.&nbsp; One of his passions was his membership in 
the High Plains Barbershop Chorus of Hays and singing baritone in the 
quartets, Uncalled Four and Prairie Timbre.

Ross will be most remembered for his fun-loving spirit and 
personality, practical jokes, personalized answering machine messages, 
and love for his family. He dove into life (and the pool) and was not 
the type to sit on the sidelines but would rather join in the fun – 
games, family competitions, and of course costumes or accessories to get
 a laugh. Ross had an infectious smile and is remembered for his 
selfless acts, such as: driving 10-hours round trip to show up for the 
big (or not so big) moments; gas and detail your car; surprise money; 
home projects for family and friends; trips and more trips to the 
grocery store; and checking off the “honey do” list. He was a detailed, 
tireless worker who taught his boys work ethic by example.&nbsp;Ross had a 
serious side too. He was genuinely concerned for others, guided us to 
make safe decisions, and was always well prepared in making road trips, 
with a plan, a back-up plan and a detailed weather forecast to ensure 
everyone arrived safely.

There are no words to sum up a man’s life nor a single defining 
moment. Ross Jamison left us too soon, but will be remembered by a 
compilation of moments, actions, and words that demonstrate his 
character and unconditional love for his family and friends.

A private family memorial service will be held in the coming weeks 
with plans for a celebration of life with friends in the future. In leu 
of flowers, please make a random act of kindness to a friend, neighbor 
or even a complete stranger in memory of the beloved Grampy Ross!

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608399859629.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ross Lynn Jamison, 65, of WaKeeney, KS passed away on Thursday, 
December 17, 2020. He was born the son of Morris and Gladys Jamison 
(Buchholz) on January 31, 1955.Ross lived his entire life in WaKeeney, graduating from Trego 
Community High School in 1973.&nbsp; He married Willanette (Weber) and to 
this union were born three sons.&nbsp; Ross and his dad owned and operated 
Jamison Motor Co. for many years.&nbsp; He was the Transportation Director 
for USD 208 for 29 years, retiring in 2018. &nbsp;Everyone loved hearing his 
funny voice messages when canceling school because of snow.&nbsp;In 2000, 
Ross married Nancy (Keith) uniting two families for more than 20 years, 
blessed with 12 grandchildren, traveling to countless sporting events, 
school activities, and trips to Kansas City, capturing it all with his 
camera. Ross has left his family with many pictures and videos that will
 last a lifetime.Ross is survived by his wife, Nancy, of the home; sons, Dustin (Rene)
 Jamison and grandchildren, Juliana and Vincent of Mission, KS, and 
Jarod (Kami) Jamison and grandchildren, Ella and Emry of Cleveland, MO, 
and Preston (Valerie) Jamison and grandchildren, Brooklyn, Kennedy, and 
Adalynn of Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by Scott (Kerrie) Keith
 and grandchildren Jaida and Jordyn of WaKeeney and Tammi (Daniel) Wynn 
and grandchildren Adrian, Ashton, and Acelyn of WaKeeney; sister Connie 
(Gary) White of Sharon Springs KS; sister-in-law Kaye Schwartz (Mark) of
 Buhler, KS, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Ross was preceded 
in death by his parents; Morris and Gladys Jamison; in-laws Pete and 
Betty Swank of Osborne, KS.Ross was a member of the First United Methodist Church in WaKeeney 
where he was a trustee, operated the sound system, sang in the choir, 
and rang in the bell choir.&nbsp; One of his passions was his membership in 
the High Plains Barbershop Chorus of Hays and singing baritone in the 
quartets, Uncalled Four and Prairie Timbre.Ross will be most remembered for his fun-loving spirit and 
personality, practical jokes, personalized answering machine messages, 
and love for his family. He dove into life (and the pool) and was not 
the type to sit on the sidelines but would rather join in the fun – 
games, family competitions, and of course costumes or accessories to get
 a laugh. Ross had an infectious smile and is remembered for his 
selfless acts, such as: driving 10-hours round trip to show up for the 
big (or not so big) moments; gas and detail your car; surprise money; 
home projects for family and friends; trips and more trips to the 
grocery store; and checking off the “honey do” list. He was a detailed, 
tireless worker who taught his boys work ethic by example.&nbsp;Ross had a 
serious side too. He was genuinely concerned for others, guided us to 
make safe decisions, and was always well prepared in making road trips, 
with a plan, a back-up plan and a detailed weather forecast to ensure 
everyone arrived safely.There are no words to sum up a man’s life nor a single defining 
moment. Ross Jamison left us too soon, but will be remembered by a 
compilation of moments, actions, and words that demonstrate his 
character and unconditional love for his family and friends.A private family memorial service will be held in the coming weeks 
with plans for a celebration of life with friends in the future. In leu 
of flowers, please make a random act of kindness to a friend, neighbor 
or even a complete stranger in memory of the beloved Grampy Ross!

Ross Lynn Jamison

William "Bill" Bock passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at his home in Downs, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

William "Bill" Bock passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at his home in Downs, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

William 'Bill' Bock

Ruth Anna Duntz, 61, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi – St. Francis, Wichita, KS. 
 She was born October 23, 1959, in Orange County, CA, the daughter of 
Glenn and Annie (Lynn) Reeser.&nbsp; On April 22, 1994, she married Michael 
Wade Duntz in Wellington, KS.&nbsp; Michael preceded her in death on January 
15, 2002. Ruth is survived by two sons, Colten and Callen 
Duntz, both of Wellington; two daughters, Shonna Reeser and Cheyenne 
Duntz, both of Wellington; mother-in-law, Donna Duntz of Smith Center; 
one brother and one sister. Private family inurnment will 
take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to the Ruth A. Duntz Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

Ruth Anna Duntz, 61, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi – St. Francis, Wichita, KS. 
 She was born October 23, 1959, in Orange County, CA, the daughter of 
Glenn and Annie (Lynn) Reeser.&nbsp; On April 22, 1994, she married Michael 
Wade Duntz in Wellington, KS.&nbsp; Michael preceded her in death on January 
15, 2002. Ruth is survived by two sons, Colten and Callen 
Duntz, both of Wellington; two daughters, Shonna Reeser and Cheyenne 
Duntz, both of Wellington; mother-in-law, Donna Duntz of Smith Center; 
one brother and one sister. Private family inurnment will 
take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to the Ruth A. Duntz Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

Ruth Anna Duntz

Louise Feldt, 88, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City, Kansas.

She was born August 26, 1932, at Park, Kansas, the daughter of Michael
 Edmund and Catherine Irene (Depperschmidt) Goetz.&nbsp; She was a graduate 
of Park High School and on May 15, 1951, she married Norbert Feldt at 
Sacred Heart Church in Park and moved to Dodge City in 1973.

She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Miss Kitty’s Quilters in Dodge City.

Survivors include: their 6 children, Kay Heier and husband Jim, Park,
 Leon Feldt and wife Kay, Dodge City, Richard “R.L.” Feldt and wife 
Renee, North Richland Hills, Texas, Norma Groth, Hutchinson, Lloyd Feldt
 and wife Katie, Monroe, Iowa and Janese Williams and husband Darin, 
Amarillo, Texas; daughter-in-law, Patrice Feldt, Dodge City; her 
brother, Vern Goetz, Dodge City; her sister, Twyla Logsdon, Hays; 22 
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Norbert, on 
January 25, 2016, a son, D.J. Feldt, daughter-in-law, Kim Feldt, her 
sister and brother-in-law, Iona and Ron Selensky, brother-in-law John 
Logsdon, sister-in-law, Vivian Goetz and granddaughter, Sarah Moote.

Vigil service will be 7:00 pm Monday, December 21, 2020, at Ziegler 
Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 10:00 am Tuesday at
 Ziegler Funeral Chapel, with Fr. Wesley Schawe officiating. The service
 will be viewable via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/ziegler.chapel/.
 Burial will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Park, 
Kansas.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 
Friends may sign the register from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Louise Feldt, 88, died Thursday, December 17, 2020, at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains, Dodge City, Kansas.She was born August 26, 1932, at Park, Kansas, the daughter of Michael
 Edmund and Catherine Irene (Depperschmidt) Goetz.&nbsp; She was a graduate 
of Park High School and on May 15, 1951, she married Norbert Feldt at 
Sacred Heart Church in Park and moved to Dodge City in 1973.She was a member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Miss Kitty’s Quilters in Dodge City.Survivors include: their 6 children, Kay Heier and husband Jim, Park,
 Leon Feldt and wife Kay, Dodge City, Richard “R.L.” Feldt and wife 
Renee, North Richland Hills, Texas, Norma Groth, Hutchinson, Lloyd Feldt
 and wife Katie, Monroe, Iowa and Janese Williams and husband Darin, 
Amarillo, Texas; daughter-in-law, Patrice Feldt, Dodge City; her 
brother, Vern Goetz, Dodge City; her sister, Twyla Logsdon, Hays; 22 
grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Norbert, on 
January 25, 2016, a son, D.J. Feldt, daughter-in-law, Kim Feldt, her 
sister and brother-in-law, Iona and Ron Selensky, brother-in-law John 
Logsdon, sister-in-law, Vivian Goetz and granddaughter, Sarah Moote.Vigil service will be 7:00 pm Monday, December 21, 2020, at Ziegler 
Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp; Funeral service will be 10:00 am Tuesday at
 Ziegler Funeral Chapel, with Fr. Wesley Schawe officiating. The service
 will be viewable via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/ziegler.chapel/.
 Burial will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Park, 
Kansas.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 
Friends may sign the register from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday at Ziegler
 Funeral Chapel.The family suggests memorials to the Sacred Heart School Endowment Fund in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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