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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jim P. Krayca Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Leach

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

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

Helen V. Johnson

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

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

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

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

Michael Howard Haas

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

Richard Buess

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

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

Joan I. Freise (Heussman)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steven Lacy Replogle

Alice Virginia Turley, 98, passed away on December 14, 2020, at the 
Parklane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on November 
16, 1922, in Ness City, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Alice 
(Petersilie) Reinert.

Virginia was a homemaker. She also worked as a dietitian in the 
Eldorado Hospital. She owned and operated a motel in Scott City for many
 years. She married Carl E Turley on September 15, 1947, in Raton, New 
Mexico. He died on June 24, 1998.

Survivors include her children Linda (Gary) Harkness of Larned, KS, 
Carol Heims and Kent Strickler of Scott City, KS, Sandi (John) Lewis of 
Abbyville, KS, Delmar Turley of Scott City, KS, Dale (Shelley) Turley of
 Scott City, KS, Deb Sherman of Wichita, KS; stepchildren Joan Peltrey 
of Hobbs, NM, Jerry Turley of Garden City, KS; her sister, Gladys (Fred)
 Hilmes of Ness City, KS; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 8
 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
husband, Carl E Turley, a son LeRoy and 6 brothers.

Due to COVID, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Scott Community Foundation or the Scott City Animal Rescue.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by signing the guest book.

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 </figure>Alice Virginia Turley, 98, passed away on December 14, 2020, at the 
Parklane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on November 
16, 1922, in Ness City, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Alice 
(Petersilie) Reinert.Virginia was a homemaker. She also worked as a dietitian in the 
Eldorado Hospital. She owned and operated a motel in Scott City for many
 years. She married Carl E Turley on September 15, 1947, in Raton, New 
Mexico. He died on June 24, 1998.Survivors include her children Linda (Gary) Harkness of Larned, KS, 
Carol Heims and Kent Strickler of Scott City, KS, Sandi (John) Lewis of 
Abbyville, KS, Delmar Turley of Scott City, KS, Dale (Shelley) Turley of
 Scott City, KS, Deb Sherman of Wichita, KS; stepchildren Joan Peltrey 
of Hobbs, NM, Jerry Turley of Garden City, KS; her sister, Gladys (Fred)
 Hilmes of Ness City, KS; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 8
 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
husband, Carl E Turley, a son LeRoy and 6 brothers.Due to COVID, a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Scott Community Foundation or the Scott City Animal Rescue.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family by signing the guest book.

Alice Virginia Turley

WOOSTER, Ohio — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the December 
11th, 2020, passing of one of our nations’ “Greatest Generation," Wilfred
 Joseph Doerfler - better and more simply known to his friends as “Wif” 
and his children as “Dad."

Born June 2, 1926, in Hays, Kansas, to Joseph and Agnes Staab 
Doerfler, Wif is survived by his immediate sons and daughters, Jamie 
(wife Sue) Doerfler of Ashland, OH Chris (wife Betsy) Doerfler of 
Wilmington, NC, Steve (wife Cheri) Doerfler of Wooster, OH, Mary 
(husband John) Wheeler of Aurora, OH, Mickey (wife Dori) Doerfler of 
Flat Rock, NC, and Julie (husband Doug) Fiore of Ankeny, IA; siblings 
Kathryn Rohr, Annette Seib and Harold Doerfler. He is preceded in death
 by his lifelong wife, best friend and only love, Nellie Dawn; his son, 
John Eric and his siblings Lucille Befort, Edna Brown, Rachel Doerfler, 
Mildred Fitzgerald, Alfred Doerfler, Marvin Doerfler and Isabel Gabel.&nbsp;

Words are not sufficient to adequately honor Wif and so it is the 
same with the many reasons to respect him. As a decorated World War II 
veteran, a singer in the St. Mary’s Church choir, and a member of Elks 
Lodge No. 1346, Wif exemplified many of the values and traditions our 
nation holds dear. His involvement in the church and local community and
 giving of his time to those in need were offered without reservation, 
fanfare or the desire for personal gain.

Wif leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he 
entertained and inspired with his colorful life experiences and tales of
 travel and adventure and always, with his unique perspective.

Like many of his generation, Wif was born of a meager and humble 
immigrant heritage. Both he and Nellie placed the utmost value on God, 
human life, family, friends, and home. They both enjoyed preparing and 
sharing abundantly their food, drink, laughter and time together. All 
were welcome in the Doerfler home. Many times that home served as place 
of safe harbor - a place to heal and to find security. That is what he 
enjoyed providing for others; that is what he was all about.

Holidays at the Doerfler home will be especially missed with his 
passing, but the spirit and tradition of his generosity are now carried 
forth and honored by the family he loved most dearly and always took 
special pride in.

Private services will be live-streamed on the McIntire, Bradham &amp;
 Sleek Funeral Home Facebook page on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 
2:00PM with Rev. Rich Samide officiating.&nbsp;

A future date for a memorial service to be held in Wif’s honor will be announced.

McIntire, Bradham &amp; Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, Ohio, is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to
 St. Mary Catholic Church, P. O. Box 109, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio’s
 Hospice Life Care, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608058788791.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>WOOSTER, Ohio — It is with heavy hearts that we announce the December 
11th, 2020, passing of one of our nations’ “Greatest Generation," Wilfred
 Joseph Doerfler - better and more simply known to his friends as “Wif” 
and his children as “Dad."Born June 2, 1926, in Hays, Kansas, to Joseph and Agnes Staab 
Doerfler, Wif is survived by his immediate sons and daughters, Jamie 
(wife Sue) Doerfler of Ashland, OH Chris (wife Betsy) Doerfler of 
Wilmington, NC, Steve (wife Cheri) Doerfler of Wooster, OH, Mary 
(husband John) Wheeler of Aurora, OH, Mickey (wife Dori) Doerfler of 
Flat Rock, NC, and Julie (husband Doug) Fiore of Ankeny, IA; siblings 
Kathryn Rohr, Annette Seib and Harold Doerfler. He is preceded in death
 by his lifelong wife, best friend and only love, Nellie Dawn; his son, 
John Eric and his siblings Lucille Befort, Edna Brown, Rachel Doerfler, 
Mildred Fitzgerald, Alfred Doerfler, Marvin Doerfler and Isabel Gabel.&nbsp;Words are not sufficient to adequately honor Wif and so it is the 
same with the many reasons to respect him. As a decorated World War II 
veteran, a singer in the St. Mary’s Church choir, and a member of Elks 
Lodge No. 1346, Wif exemplified many of the values and traditions our 
nation holds dear. His involvement in the church and local community and
 giving of his time to those in need were offered without reservation, 
fanfare or the desire for personal gain.Wif leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he 
entertained and inspired with his colorful life experiences and tales of
 travel and adventure and always, with his unique perspective.Like many of his generation, Wif was born of a meager and humble 
immigrant heritage. Both he and Nellie placed the utmost value on God, 
human life, family, friends, and home. They both enjoyed preparing and 
sharing abundantly their food, drink, laughter and time together. All 
were welcome in the Doerfler home. Many times that home served as place 
of safe harbor - a place to heal and to find security. That is what he 
enjoyed providing for others; that is what he was all about.Holidays at the Doerfler home will be especially missed with his 
passing, but the spirit and tradition of his generosity are now carried 
forth and honored by the family he loved most dearly and always took 
special pride in.Private services will be live-streamed on the McIntire, Bradham &amp;
 Sleek Funeral Home Facebook page on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at 
2:00PM with Rev. Rich Samide officiating.&nbsp;A future date for a memorial service to be held in Wif’s honor will be announced.McIntire, Bradham &amp; Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster, Ohio, is assisting the family.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to
 St. Mary Catholic Church, P. O. Box 109, Wooster, OH 44691 or to Ohio’s
 Hospice Life Care, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.Online condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com">www.mcintirebradhamsleek.com</a>

Wilfred 'Wif' Joseph Doerfler

Robert Russell “Russ” Clark, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at HaysMed.

He was born June 17, 1924, in Ness City,
 the son of John Kelly and Blanche (McClure) Clark.&nbsp; Russ was raised on a
 farm in Ness County and as a young man, about 12 years old, delivered 
newspapers on his pony Spunky.&nbsp; During high school he worked at Baer and
 Kohl Pharmacy and Stevenson’s Menswear.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ness City
 High School in 1943 and later attended Kansas State University.&nbsp; During
 WWII, he served in the United States Navy on the destroyer escort USS 
Farquhar in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.&nbsp; 

On July 22, 1950, he 
was united in marriage to Dora Lou Lamer at St. Michael’s Episcopal 
Church in Hays with her brother, Rev. H.B. Lamer, Jr. officiating.&nbsp; They
 celebrated nearly 68 years of marriage before she preceded him in death
 on June 23, 2018.&nbsp; From 1950 until 1962 he worked at the Lamer Hotel 
and beginning in 1963 was co-owner of The Village Shop, where he worked 
until his retirement in 1990.&nbsp; His memberships included St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church, Hays American Legion Post #173, Hays VFW Post #9076, 
ISIS Temple in Salina, Sigma Phi Epsilon at Kansas State University, and
 a charter member of Smoky Hill Country Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include three sons: Steven 
Clark of Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Clark of Overland Park, KS and Robert 
Clark and wife LaiLing of Brooklyn, NY, three daughters: Lynn Burke and 
husband Michael of Galveston, TX, Cindy Maddux of Randolph, KS and Sara 
Clark of Port Orford, OR, and five grandchildren: Russell Maddux, Dora 
Leigh Maddux, Ava Clark, Meredith Clark, and Lola Clark.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife Dora Lou, three brothers: Pat, Franklin, and Charles 
Clark and four sisters: Cleo Vogel, Cloyd Clark, Lydia Funk, and Jeanne 
Cardon.

A private family funeral service and 
inurnment will be on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church or to Shriners Hospitals for Children for the Pediatric
 Burn Center, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Russ may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608044711303.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert Russell “Russ” Clark, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at HaysMed.He was born June 17, 1924, in Ness City,
 the son of John Kelly and Blanche (McClure) Clark.&nbsp; Russ was raised on a
 farm in Ness County and as a young man, about 12 years old, delivered 
newspapers on his pony Spunky.&nbsp; During high school he worked at Baer and
 Kohl Pharmacy and Stevenson’s Menswear.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ness City
 High School in 1943 and later attended Kansas State University.&nbsp; During
 WWII, he served in the United States Navy on the destroyer escort USS 
Farquhar in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.&nbsp; On July 22, 1950, he 
was united in marriage to Dora Lou Lamer at St. Michael’s Episcopal 
Church in Hays with her brother, Rev. H.B. Lamer, Jr. officiating.&nbsp; They
 celebrated nearly 68 years of marriage before she preceded him in death
 on June 23, 2018.&nbsp; From 1950 until 1962 he worked at the Lamer Hotel 
and beginning in 1963 was co-owner of The Village Shop, where he worked 
until his retirement in 1990.&nbsp; His memberships included St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church, Hays American Legion Post #173, Hays VFW Post #9076, 
ISIS Temple in Salina, Sigma Phi Epsilon at Kansas State University, and
 a charter member of Smoky Hill Country Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include three sons: Steven 
Clark of Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Clark of Overland Park, KS and Robert 
Clark and wife LaiLing of Brooklyn, NY, three daughters: Lynn Burke and 
husband Michael of Galveston, TX, Cindy Maddux of Randolph, KS and Sara 
Clark of Port Orford, OR, and five grandchildren: Russell Maddux, Dora 
Leigh Maddux, Ava Clark, Meredith Clark, and Lola Clark.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife Dora Lou, three brothers: Pat, Franklin, and Charles 
Clark and four sisters: Cleo Vogel, Cloyd Clark, Lydia Funk, and Jeanne 
Cardon.A private family funeral service and 
inurnment will be on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church or to Shriners Hospitals for Children for the Pediatric
 Burn Center, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Russ may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Robert Russell 'Russ' Clark

Curtis Gene Stephens, third child of Joe A. and Darline (Wagy) Stephens,
 was born at Oakley, KS, on September 17, 1959. After graduating from 
Oakley High School he attended Northwest KS Vo-Tech, earning a degree in
 Farm and Diesel Mechanics. Curtis returned to live his life in the 
Monument, KS community. Curtis’s life career and passion was as a Farmer
 of the land. On December 14, 2020, at the age of 61, Curtis passed away
 of natural causes, at his home. 
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents. 
He is survived by his brother Dan (Rita) Stephens, St. Francis, KS; 
sister Jolene (Brendan) Carlin, Downs, KS; nieces and nephews, Erin 
(Jared) Petersilie, La Crosse, KS, Amanda (Dan) Atkisson, Stockton, KS, 
Trenton (Vyctorya) Heinen, Wichita, KS, John Stephens, Max, NE and David
 Stephens, St. Francis, KS as well as 6 great nieces and nephews. 
A simple graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS.

Memorials are 
suggested to the organization of the donor’s choice and may be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Curtis Gene Stephens, third child of Joe A. and Darline (Wagy) Stephens,
 was born at Oakley, KS, on September 17, 1959. After graduating from 
Oakley High School he attended Northwest KS Vo-Tech, earning a degree in
 Farm and Diesel Mechanics. Curtis returned to live his life in the 
Monument, KS community. Curtis’s life career and passion was as a Farmer
 of the land. On December 14, 2020, at the age of 61, Curtis passed away
 of natural causes, at his home. 
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents. 
He is survived by his brother Dan (Rita) Stephens, St. Francis, KS; 
sister Jolene (Brendan) Carlin, Downs, KS; nieces and nephews, Erin 
(Jared) Petersilie, La Crosse, KS, Amanda (Dan) Atkisson, Stockton, KS, 
Trenton (Vyctorya) Heinen, Wichita, KS, John Stephens, Max, NE and David
 Stephens, St. Francis, KS as well as 6 great nieces and nephews. 
A simple graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, 
December 16, 2020, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. Memorials are 
suggested to the organization of the donor’s choice and may be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Curtis Gene Stephens

Jenny Lynn Allford, 87, passed away December 14, 2020, at Brookdale 
Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; She was born June 21, 1933, at Thrifty,
 Texas, to Raymond and Lynna Jo (Pearson) Rucker. &nbsp;Jenny married Robert 
L. Allford June 3, 1955, at Kermit, Texas.&nbsp; He died Nov. 28, 2016.

Jenny graduated from Kermit High School, Kermit, Texas, in 1949. She 
attended East Texas State University from 1949-1951, and transferred to 
Texas Technological University where she received her Bachelor of Music 
Education degree in 1953.

Jenny, a resident of Great Bend since 1969, was a long time vocal 
music instructor for USD 428 and area musician.&nbsp; She began her teaching 
career in 1953 in Plainview, Texas, as a junior high choral music 
instructor. She moved to the high school the following year and 
continued teaching in Texas until 1969. In 1969, Jenny accepted the 
vocal music position at Roosevelt Junior High School in Great Bend. She 
taught at Roosevelt until 1978, and then moved to Great Bend High 
School, where she continued to teach vocal music for 16 years, until her
 retirement in 1994.&nbsp;

Jenny was a current member of First Christian Church, previously 
holding membership at First United Methodist Church, serving as Director
 of the Chancel Choir and Chancel Choir accompanist. She had also been 
the accompanist for the Barton County Choral Society, Lyric Singers 
Community Chorus, Great Bend Community Theater and Barton County 
Community Choir.&nbsp; Professionally, Jenny was a member of KMEA, NEA, MENC,
 American Choral Directors Association, former board member of Barton 
County Young Men’s Association, 2010 Class of GBHS Hall of Fame., KMEA 
District 5 Chairman and State Choral Chairman and former officer of 
Texas MEA.

Survivors include her two sons, Allan Allford and wife Debbie of 
Scottsdale, Ariz. And Evan Allford and wife Karla of Edmond, Okla.; 
three grandchildren, Ben Allford, Josh Allford and his wife Lauren, and 
Abby Holley and husband Rob; and one great grandchild, Molly Allford.&nbsp; 
She was preceded in passing by her husband, Bob, and one brother, Joe 
Rucker.

Public visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
Dec. 16, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private family graveside 
services, with Rev. Joshua Leu presiding, will be held at Great Bend 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Graveside services can be viewed on Bryant Funeral Home’s 
website, <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; 
Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials 
may be given to U.S.D. 428 Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

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 </figure>Jenny Lynn Allford, 87, passed away December 14, 2020, at Brookdale 
Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; She was born June 21, 1933, at Thrifty,
 Texas, to Raymond and Lynna Jo (Pearson) Rucker. &nbsp;Jenny married Robert 
L. Allford June 3, 1955, at Kermit, Texas.&nbsp; He died Nov. 28, 2016.Jenny graduated from Kermit High School, Kermit, Texas, in 1949. She 
attended East Texas State University from 1949-1951, and transferred to 
Texas Technological University where she received her Bachelor of Music 
Education degree in 1953.Jenny, a resident of Great Bend since 1969, was a long time vocal 
music instructor for USD 428 and area musician.&nbsp; She began her teaching 
career in 1953 in Plainview, Texas, as a junior high choral music 
instructor. She moved to the high school the following year and 
continued teaching in Texas until 1969. In 1969, Jenny accepted the 
vocal music position at Roosevelt Junior High School in Great Bend. She 
taught at Roosevelt until 1978, and then moved to Great Bend High 
School, where she continued to teach vocal music for 16 years, until her
 retirement in 1994.&nbsp;Jenny was a current member of First Christian Church, previously 
holding membership at First United Methodist Church, serving as Director
 of the Chancel Choir and Chancel Choir accompanist. She had also been 
the accompanist for the Barton County Choral Society, Lyric Singers 
Community Chorus, Great Bend Community Theater and Barton County 
Community Choir.&nbsp; Professionally, Jenny was a member of KMEA, NEA, MENC,
 American Choral Directors Association, former board member of Barton 
County Young Men’s Association, 2010 Class of GBHS Hall of Fame., KMEA 
District 5 Chairman and State Choral Chairman and former officer of 
Texas MEA.Survivors include her two sons, Allan Allford and wife Debbie of 
Scottsdale, Ariz. And Evan Allford and wife Karla of Edmond, Okla.; 
three grandchildren, Ben Allford, Josh Allford and his wife Lauren, and 
Abby Holley and husband Rob; and one great grandchild, Molly Allford.&nbsp; 
She was preceded in passing by her husband, Bob, and one brother, Joe 
Rucker.Public visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
Dec. 16, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private family graveside 
services, with Rev. Joshua Leu presiding, will be held at Great Bend 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Graveside services can be viewed on Bryant Funeral Home’s 
website, <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; 
Celebration of Life services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials 
may be given to U.S.D. 428 Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

Jenny Lynn Allford

LeRoy P. Werth, age 79, of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1940, in rural Ellis County, Kansas to Wendelin William and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth. He graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1958. On May 25, 1962, he married Christina Franz in Germany. LeRoy was a lifelong farmer in Ellis County. He was a very active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. He served on the church committee, choir, and a eucharistic minister. He was also a 3rd degree Schoenchen Council Knights of Columbus member. He enjoyed fishing and taking walks with his grandchildren. LeRoy was a US Army veteran as well. He is survived by his wife, Christina of the home; two sons, LeRoy Werth (Joann) of Hays and Eric Werth of Schoenchen; two daughters, Sonya Peters of Lincoln, Nebraska and Michaela Werth of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, Linus Werth of Victoria and Paul Werth of Great Bend; three sisters, Laura Klaus of Hays, Clarice Stoecklein of Ness City and Dorothy Moeder of Hays; 10 grandchildren, Ericka, Ashley, Peyton, Gavin, Michael, Seth, Spencer, Sierra, Jessica and Nathaniel, 10 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Werth, brothers, Ralph and Donald Werth and sisters, Joyce Klaus, LaVera Schuckman and Mary Catherine Barnes. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 17, 2020, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Inurnment with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM - 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at the church. A parish vigil and Knights of Columbus rosary service will be at 7 PM on Wednesday at the church. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Church or St. Anthony Cemetery. 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>LeRoy P. Werth, age 79, of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born December 29, 1940, in rural Ellis County, Kansas to Wendelin William and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth. He graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1958. On May 25, 1962, he married Christina Franz in Germany. LeRoy was a lifelong farmer in Ellis County. He was a very active member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. He served on the church committee, choir, and a eucharistic minister. He was also a 3rd degree Schoenchen Council Knights of Columbus member. He enjoyed fishing and taking walks with his grandchildren. LeRoy was a US Army veteran as well. He is survived by his wife, Christina of the home; two sons, LeRoy Werth (Joann) of Hays and Eric Werth of Schoenchen; two daughters, Sonya Peters of Lincoln, Nebraska and Michaela Werth of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, Linus Werth of Victoria and Paul Werth of Great Bend; three sisters, Laura Klaus of Hays, Clarice Stoecklein of Ness City and Dorothy Moeder of Hays; 10 grandchildren, Ericka, Ashley, Peyton, Gavin, Michael, Seth, Spencer, Sierra, Jessica and Nathaniel, 10 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a granddaughter, Erin Elizabeth Werth, brothers, Ralph and Donald Werth and sisters, Joyce Klaus, LaVera Schuckman and Mary Catherine Barnes. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Thursday, December 17, 2020, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Inurnment with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM - 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at the church. A parish vigil and Knights of Columbus rosary service will be at 7 PM on Wednesday at the church. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Church or St. Anthony Cemetery. 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>

LeRoy P. Werth

Yvonne Irene (Meis) Rodriguez, 77, Hays, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at HaysMed.

She was born September 12, 1943, in 
Russell, the daughter of Servillian “Bill” and Irene (Weigel) Meis. In 
1961, Yvonne graduated from Girls Catholic High School, while also 
working at the Lamer Hotel as an elevator operator, then later moved to 
Chicago and worked for Time Warner Inc. Yvonne married Raul “Rudy” 
Rodriguez, and they later divorced. After moving back to Hays, she 
worked for KAYS and Eagle Communications for 43 years. Her memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Fidelis Daughters of 
Isabella Circle #364. 

She had a loving and generous spirit and an 
unforgettable laugh that everyone adored. Yvonne loved dancing, oldies 
music from the 50s and 60s, and Elvis songs.

Survivors include her son Peter 
Rodriguez of Hays, two brothers: Fr. Peter Meis, O.F.M. Cap. of Papua 
New Guinea and Mike Meis of Catharine, five sisters: Sr. Mary Rose Meis,
 C.S.A. of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A. of Nicaragua,
 Gerri Henning and husband Richard of Pratt, Kathy Plank and husband 
Jeff of Shelby Township, MI, and Christine Hadley of Hays, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law Angela Rodriguez.

Cremation has taken place. Because of 
the challenges the world is facing at the present time, a memorial 
service and inurnment in St. Catherine Cemetery will be held in the 
future and announced at a later date. 

Memorials are suggested to 
Capuchin Province of Mid-America or to Congregation of Sisters of St. 
Agnes (C.S.A.), in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 
Condolences and memories of Yvonne may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Yvonne Irene (Meis) Rodriguez, 77, Hays, died Saturday, December 12, 2020, at HaysMed.She was born September 12, 1943, in 
Russell, the daughter of Servillian “Bill” and Irene (Weigel) Meis. In 
1961, Yvonne graduated from Girls Catholic High School, while also 
working at the Lamer Hotel as an elevator operator, then later moved to 
Chicago and worked for Time Warner Inc. Yvonne married Raul “Rudy” 
Rodriguez, and they later divorced. After moving back to Hays, she 
worked for KAYS and Eagle Communications for 43 years. Her memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church and St. Fidelis Daughters of 
Isabella Circle #364. She had a loving and generous spirit and an 
unforgettable laugh that everyone adored. Yvonne loved dancing, oldies 
music from the 50s and 60s, and Elvis songs.Survivors include her son Peter 
Rodriguez of Hays, two brothers: Fr. Peter Meis, O.F.M. Cap. of Papua 
New Guinea and Mike Meis of Catharine, five sisters: Sr. Mary Rose Meis,
 C.S.A. of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, Sr. Marise Meis, C.S.A. of Nicaragua,
 Gerri Henning and husband Richard of Pratt, Kathy Plank and husband 
Jeff of Shelby Township, MI, and Christine Hadley of Hays, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents and mother-in-law Angela Rodriguez.Cremation has taken place. Because of 
the challenges the world is facing at the present time, a memorial 
service and inurnment in St. Catherine Cemetery will be held in the 
future and announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to 
Capuchin Province of Mid-America or to Congregation of Sisters of St. 
Agnes (C.S.A.), in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. 
Condolences and memories of Yvonne may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Yvonne Irene (Meis) Rodriguez

Karlene
 Jo Konovalsky was born on July 2, 1950, the 4th daughter of Alfred and 
Elvie (Monson) Konovalsky.&nbsp; Karlene could never imagine growing up 
somewhere other than “the farm.”&nbsp; She loved working in the fields and 
caring for livestock on the farm.&nbsp; It provided her with great memories.

She
 graduated from Courtland High School, Courtland, KS in 1968 and from 
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS in 1972.&nbsp; Her first job after college was
 at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie, KS.&nbsp; It was in Hoxie that she 
met Charles (Chuck) Buechman and they were married on May 31, 1975.&nbsp; 
They had two sons, Andy and Randy.&nbsp; They moved to Larned, KS in 1992 and
 she worked at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility for the 
next 23+ years, retiring in 2015.&nbsp; After her retirement they moved to 
Schowalter Villa, Hesston, KS.

Two
 organizations she felt passionate about were donating blood to the 
American Red Cross and supporting KETCH (Kansas Elks Training Center for
 the Handicapped).&nbsp; Her blood donations were in excess of 20-gallons.&nbsp; 
She would be first in line to support activities sponsored by KETCH.

She
 attended the Hesston United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was a 50-year member
 of the Order of the Eastern Star holding many offices and gaining many 
friends during those years.&nbsp; She was a willing worker alongside Chuck in
 his work with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.&nbsp; The Kansas 
Elks Training Center for the Handicapped (KETCH) held a special place in
 her heart.&nbsp; They have been willing volunteers with the Elks Hoop Shoot 
(Free Throw Contest) Program, even having the opportunity to assist with
 the 4-State Regional Program for 20 years.

Andy
 and Randy were the best sons a mother could ask for.&nbsp; She loved 
following them in their activities, mostly football, wrestling and 
golf.&nbsp; She and Chuck were able to coerce them into taking piano lessons 
with the promise of a driving lesson after their piano lesson.&nbsp; They 
learned to drive stick shift at an early age!

Grandchildren are the best!&nbsp; Memories of their activities and antics were priceless.&nbsp; She loved them all so much.

She
 was proceeded in death by her parents Alfred and Elvie, sister Karen 
Adams, brothers-in-law Marion Johnson and Robert Smith, and 
sister-in-law Marguerite Clark and her husband Carlyle.

She
 is survived by her husband Chuck, sons, Andy (Allison), Abilene, KS and
 Randy (Karen), Prosper, TX; grandchildren Logan, Lyndsey, Grayson and 
Colton; sisters, Kathy Johnson, Belleville, KS and Karole (John) 
Jacobsen, Kansas City, MO.&nbsp; Nephews David (Jan) Clark, Longmont, CO, 
Jeff (Kelly) Smith, Flower Mound, TX, Doug Smith, Arleta, CA, Bryan 
Johnson, Ensenada, Mexico and Whitney (Shelley) Johnson, Belleville, 
KS.&nbsp; Nieces Kris Serrien, Wichita, KS and Lea Welch, Topeka, KS.&nbsp; And 
many relatives and friends.

Due
 to the Harvey County restriction of groups no bigger than 10 allowed, 
we will hold a small private family service on Sunday, December 20, 
2020, at the Hesston United Methodist Church with the service being 
live-streamed on the Hesston United Methodist Church facebook page. 

Burial
 will take place at Ada Lutheran Cemetery, south of Courtland, KS and 
just northwest of Kackley, KS on Monday, December 21, 2020,&nbsp;at 11:00 am.
 A short public graveside service will be held, persons attending the 
service are requested to wear masks or other facial coverings, and to 
practice social distancing.&nbsp;

In
 lieu of flowers, Karlene requested memorials to the Kansas Elks 
Training Center for the Handicapped or to the Hesston United Methodist 
Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Family
 and friends unable to attend the services are encouraged to leave 
memories and express their condolences on the Tribute Wall of Karlene’s 
obituary page on the funeral home website.

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

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 </figure>Karlene
 Jo Konovalsky was born on July 2, 1950, the 4th daughter of Alfred and 
Elvie (Monson) Konovalsky.&nbsp; Karlene could never imagine growing up 
somewhere other than “the farm.”&nbsp; She loved working in the fields and 
caring for livestock on the farm.&nbsp; It provided her with great memories.She
 graduated from Courtland High School, Courtland, KS in 1968 and from 
Bethany College, Lindsborg, KS in 1972.&nbsp; Her first job after college was
 at the Sheridan County Hospital, Hoxie, KS.&nbsp; It was in Hoxie that she 
met Charles (Chuck) Buechman and they were married on May 31, 1975.&nbsp; 
They had two sons, Andy and Randy.&nbsp; They moved to Larned, KS in 1992 and
 she worked at the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility for the 
next 23+ years, retiring in 2015.&nbsp; After her retirement they moved to 
Schowalter Villa, Hesston, KS.Two
 organizations she felt passionate about were donating blood to the 
American Red Cross and supporting KETCH (Kansas Elks Training Center for
 the Handicapped).&nbsp; Her blood donations were in excess of 20-gallons.&nbsp; 
She would be first in line to support activities sponsored by KETCH.She
 attended the Hesston United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was a 50-year member
 of the Order of the Eastern Star holding many offices and gaining many 
friends during those years.&nbsp; She was a willing worker alongside Chuck in
 his work with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.&nbsp; The Kansas 
Elks Training Center for the Handicapped (KETCH) held a special place in
 her heart.&nbsp; They have been willing volunteers with the Elks Hoop Shoot 
(Free Throw Contest) Program, even having the opportunity to assist with
 the 4-State Regional Program for 20 years.Andy
 and Randy were the best sons a mother could ask for.&nbsp; She loved 
following them in their activities, mostly football, wrestling and 
golf.&nbsp; She and Chuck were able to coerce them into taking piano lessons 
with the promise of a driving lesson after their piano lesson.&nbsp; They 
learned to drive stick shift at an early age!Grandchildren are the best!&nbsp; Memories of their activities and antics were priceless.&nbsp; She loved them all so much.She
 was proceeded in death by her parents Alfred and Elvie, sister Karen 
Adams, brothers-in-law Marion Johnson and Robert Smith, and 
sister-in-law Marguerite Clark and her husband Carlyle.She
 is survived by her husband Chuck, sons, Andy (Allison), Abilene, KS and
 Randy (Karen), Prosper, TX; grandchildren Logan, Lyndsey, Grayson and 
Colton; sisters, Kathy Johnson, Belleville, KS and Karole (John) 
Jacobsen, Kansas City, MO.&nbsp; Nephews David (Jan) Clark, Longmont, CO, 
Jeff (Kelly) Smith, Flower Mound, TX, Doug Smith, Arleta, CA, Bryan 
Johnson, Ensenada, Mexico and Whitney (Shelley) Johnson, Belleville, 
KS.&nbsp; Nieces Kris Serrien, Wichita, KS and Lea Welch, Topeka, KS.&nbsp; And 
many relatives and friends.Due
 to the Harvey County restriction of groups no bigger than 10 allowed, 
we will hold a small private family service on Sunday, December 20, 
2020, at the Hesston United Methodist Church with the service being 
live-streamed on the Hesston United Methodist Church facebook page. Burial
 will take place at Ada Lutheran Cemetery, south of Courtland, KS and 
just northwest of Kackley, KS on Monday, December 21, 2020,&nbsp;at 11:00 am.
 A short public graveside service will be held, persons attending the 
service are requested to wear masks or other facial coverings, and to 
practice social distancing.&nbsp;In
 lieu of flowers, Karlene requested memorials to the Kansas Elks 
Training Center for the Handicapped or to the Hesston United Methodist 
Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Family
 and friends unable to attend the services are encouraged to leave 
memories and express their condolences on the Tribute Wall of Karlene’s 
obituary page on the funeral home website.Tibbetts-Fischer
 Funeral Home of Belleville assisted the Buechman family with these 
arrangements, www.tibbettsfischerfuneralhome.com

Karlene Jo (Konovalsky) Buechman

April 9, 1931
 -
 December 11, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 -
 December 11, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Robert L. 'Bob' Dinkel

Owen Harold Dixon, 76, passed away December 13, 2020, at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born June 17, 1944, in Hoisington, the sone of Owen Henry and Rilla Sawyer Dixon.

A longtime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
psychologist and worked for Larned State Hospital for 34 years and 
Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility for 10 years. He was a past 
member and president of USD 495 school board, member of the Sunrise 
board, a member and past president of Larned Country Club, and loved 
traveling, gambling and golfing.

On March 2, 1968 he married Janet Adams at Lewis; she survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Mike Dixon, Dallas, Texas; a 
daughter, Stacee Odom, St. Clair, Missouri; a sister, Verna Dixon, 
Portland, Oregon; and two brothers, David Dixon, Ellinwood, and Jim 
Dixon, Pittsburg, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ona Barnes.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 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>.
 Military Rites will be presented by the United States Army immediately 
following the service. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Larned Men’s Golf Association or Kindred 
Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Owen Harold Dixon, 76, passed away December 13, 2020, at Diversicare of Larned.He was born June 17, 1944, in Hoisington, the sone of Owen Henry and Rilla Sawyer Dixon.A longtime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
psychologist and worked for Larned State Hospital for 34 years and 
Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility for 10 years. He was a past 
member and president of USD 495 school board, member of the Sunrise 
board, a member and past president of Larned Country Club, and loved 
traveling, gambling and golfing.On March 2, 1968 he married Janet Adams at Lewis; she survives.Other survivors include: a son, Mike Dixon, Dallas, Texas; a 
daughter, Stacee Odom, St. Clair, Missouri; a sister, Verna Dixon, 
Portland, Oregon; and two brothers, David Dixon, Ellinwood, and Jim 
Dixon, Pittsburg, California.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ona Barnes.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 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>.
 Military Rites will be presented by the United States Army immediately 
following the service. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to Larned Men’s Golf Association or Kindred 
Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Owen Harold Dixon

David B. Welch, 80, passed away December 13, 2020, at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date.&nbsp;

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David B. Welch

Patricia Ann McMillan, 71, passed away December 13, 2020 at her home in Larned.

She was born May 8, 1949 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Harold and Margaret Dodge Hogan.

Moving from Massachusetts, she was an area resident for a year and a 
half. She was an LPN and was of the Episcopal faith. She was a past 
president of the Eagles Auxiliary in Puyallup, Washington, loved 
history, reading, site seeing, road trips, gardening, her kids, and her 
grandkids.

She married James McMillan in Michigan; he preceded her in death on March 29, 2015.

Survivors include: two daughters, Heather Jamieson, Larned, Jessica 
(Ray) Shirley, Spring Hill, Florida; four sons, James (Lisa) McMillan, 
Brady, Texas, Sean McMillan, Tennessee, Harold (Bella) McMillan, Larned,
 David (Mila) McMillan, Philippines; eight grandchildren, Megan 
Jamieson, Loren Jamieson, Brayden McMillan, CJ Violango, Harold McMillan
 Jr., Michela Shirley, Avery McMillan, and Aiden McMillan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or 
Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Patricia Ann McMillan, 71, passed away December 13, 2020 at her home in Larned.She was born May 8, 1949 in San Francisco, California, the daughter of Harold and Margaret Dodge Hogan.Moving from Massachusetts, she was an area resident for a year and a 
half. She was an LPN and was of the Episcopal faith. She was a past 
president of the Eagles Auxiliary in Puyallup, Washington, loved 
history, reading, site seeing, road trips, gardening, her kids, and her 
grandkids.She married James McMillan in Michigan; he preceded her in death on March 29, 2015.Survivors include: two daughters, Heather Jamieson, Larned, Jessica 
(Ray) Shirley, Spring Hill, Florida; four sons, James (Lisa) McMillan, 
Brady, Texas, Sean McMillan, Tennessee, Harold (Bella) McMillan, Larned,
 David (Mila) McMillan, Philippines; eight grandchildren, Megan 
Jamieson, Loren Jamieson, Brayden McMillan, CJ Violango, Harold McMillan
 Jr., Michela Shirley, Avery McMillan, and Aiden McMillan.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or 
Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Patricia Ann McMillan

Phillipsburg resident Wanda S. Smith passed away December 8, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS at the age of 78.

She was born December 25, 1941, in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Robert D. and Marie (Knox) Wise.&nbsp; Wanda graduated from 8th Grade in Phillipsburg, KS then stayed home to take care of her dying mother.

Wanda met and married Johnny Smith on June 14, 1956, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union three daughters were born:&nbsp; Sheila, Teresa, and Robin.

She worked various jobs throughout her life time.&nbsp; She worked many years at Martha's Cafe and talked kindly of her job there and the people she worked with until her later years in life.&nbsp; She also worked as a CNA at the Phillips County Long Term Care for many years. &nbsp;She loved her residents, especially one, her Daddy and her co workers. She was asked several times by family members to fix their loved ones hair, etc. after they had passed as they always liked how she did it.&nbsp; She retired as cook for the Phillips County Hospital in 2006. &nbsp;She was a great cook and was asked by many for a pan of her famous bierocks or cinnamon rolls.

Wanda was a genuinely compassionate person.&nbsp; She loved her family with all that she was.&nbsp; There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for anyone.&nbsp; Her grandkids were her pride and joy.&nbsp; She loved each and every one of them. They were all very special to her.&nbsp; She loved animals especially her dogs.&nbsp; They were her baby and very spoiled to say the least. She loved people and always enjoyed joking around with them. She loved to plant flowers in the spring and enjoyed her beautiful yard and took pride in the care of her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert &amp; Marie Wise, her in laws Lonnie &amp; Beryl Smith, brothers Buck, Norman, Bill, and Bobby Wise; sisters Maxine Wise and Linda Nuttycomb, nephew Ronnie Wise, granddaughter Chassidy Widener, and son in law Larri Lewis.&nbsp; Wanda was followed home closely that day by her daughter Sheila Widener.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband Johnny of Phillipsburg, KS; daughters Teresa Lewis, Grinnell, KS and Robin Smith, Smith Center, KS; son in law, Harold Widener, Salina, KS; Grandsons Chad Widener and Tonya Keim of Hesston, KS, Hayden Lewis and wife Brittany of Grinnell, KS, and Connor Lewis and wife Katie of Gove, KS; Granddaughters Jessica Chandler of Great Bend, Jeramy Bancroft and husband Brett, Lincoln, NE and Taite Anderson and wife Lindsay of Sabetha, KS; and 8 great grandchildren Cash and Laine Widener, Gavin and Brigham Lewis, Michael and Jazmine Chandler, Matthias and Makelle Anderson.

Cremation is planned.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; Services will be streamed life on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Wanda S. Smith passed away December 8, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS at the age of 78.She was born December 25, 1941, in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Robert D. and Marie (Knox) Wise.&nbsp; Wanda graduated from 8th Grade in Phillipsburg, KS then stayed home to take care of her dying mother.Wanda met and married Johnny Smith on June 14, 1956, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union three daughters were born:&nbsp; Sheila, Teresa, and Robin.She worked various jobs throughout her life time.&nbsp; She worked many years at Martha's Cafe and talked kindly of her job there and the people she worked with until her later years in life.&nbsp; She also worked as a CNA at the Phillips County Long Term Care for many years. &nbsp;She loved her residents, especially one, her Daddy and her co workers. She was asked several times by family members to fix their loved ones hair, etc. after they had passed as they always liked how she did it.&nbsp; She retired as cook for the Phillips County Hospital in 2006. &nbsp;She was a great cook and was asked by many for a pan of her famous bierocks or cinnamon rolls.Wanda was a genuinely compassionate person.&nbsp; She loved her family with all that she was.&nbsp; There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for anyone.&nbsp; Her grandkids were her pride and joy.&nbsp; She loved each and every one of them. They were all very special to her.&nbsp; She loved animals especially her dogs.&nbsp; They were her baby and very spoiled to say the least. She loved people and always enjoyed joking around with them. She loved to plant flowers in the spring and enjoyed her beautiful yard and took pride in the care of her home.She was preceded in death by her parents Robert &amp; Marie Wise, her in laws Lonnie &amp; Beryl Smith, brothers Buck, Norman, Bill, and Bobby Wise; sisters Maxine Wise and Linda Nuttycomb, nephew Ronnie Wise, granddaughter Chassidy Widener, and son in law Larri Lewis.&nbsp; Wanda was followed home closely that day by her daughter Sheila Widener.Wanda is survived by her loving husband Johnny of Phillipsburg, KS; daughters Teresa Lewis, Grinnell, KS and Robin Smith, Smith Center, KS; son in law, Harold Widener, Salina, KS; Grandsons Chad Widener and Tonya Keim of Hesston, KS, Hayden Lewis and wife Brittany of Grinnell, KS, and Connor Lewis and wife Katie of Gove, KS; Granddaughters Jessica Chandler of Great Bend, Jeramy Bancroft and husband Brett, Lincoln, NE and Taite Anderson and wife Lindsay of Sabetha, KS; and 8 great grandchildren Cash and Laine Widener, Gavin and Brigham Lewis, Michael and Jazmine Chandler, Matthias and Makelle Anderson.Cremation is planned.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; Services will be streamed life on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

Wanda S. Smith

Owen Harold Dixon, 76, passed away December 13, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born June 17, 1944 in Hoisington, the sone of Owen Henry and Rilla Sawyer Dixon.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 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>.
 Military Rites will be presented by the United States Army immediately 
following the service. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Owen Harold Dixon, 76, passed away December 13, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.He was born June 17, 1944 in Hoisington, the sone of Owen Henry and Rilla Sawyer Dixon.A longtime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He was a 
psychologist and worked for Larned State Hospital for 34 years and 
Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility for 10 years. He was a past 
member and president of USD 495 school board, member of the Sunrise 
board, a member and past president of Larned Country Club, and loved 
traveling, gambling and golfing.On March 2, 1968 he married Janet Adams at Lewis; she survives.Other survivors include: a son, Mike Dixon, Dallas, Texas; a 
daughter, Stacee Odom, St. Clair, Missouri; a sister, Verna Dixon, 
Portland, Oregon; and two brothers, David Dixon, Ellinwood, and Jim 
Dixon, Pittsburg, California.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ona Barnes.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 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>.
 Military Rites will be presented by the United States Army immediately 
following the service. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to Larned Men’s Golf Association or Kindred 
Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Terril Dee McBride, 75, went to meet his Lord and Savior, December 12, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was Born February 10, 1945, in Dodge City, Kansas, and grew up in 
an old farm house between Fellsburg and Centerview, Kansas. He was the 
son of M. Earl McBride and Fern (Myers) McBride. He was a Medical 
Administrator for a group of Doctors for Medical Radiology in Chickasha,
 Ok and surrounding cities.

Terril graduated from Lewis high school in 1963. He had a 
Southwestern College Scholarship to play football in Winfield, Kansas. 
While in College he was All Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Half 
Back in Football. He received his Masters Degree from Kansas State 
University and continued his doctorate studies at Oklahoma University, 
Go Sooners! Terril married his high school sweetheart Christina McLean 
on February 11, 1967 in Lewis, Kansas and they had been married for 53 
years. He served in the Army medical field San Antonio hospital second 
lieutenant and later made Captain in the Army Reserve. He a was member 
of Masonic Chickasha Lodge #94, A.F.&amp;A.M.&nbsp; he also was a Thirty 
Second degree Scottish Rite Mason of Guthrie Consistory. He spent a year
 as the National President of Radiologist Business Managers Association.
 He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK. Terril 
was instrumental in organizing, fundraising and helping to facilitate AU
 tournaments for baseball all throughout Chickasha and the surrounding 
cities. His biggest accomplishment was the L.J. Powell Baseball Complex 
at the Chickasha High School. In retirement you would often find Terril 
taking trips to the post office, golfing, hunting, traveling to visit 
his children, grandchildren, friends and he loved coming back home to 
Kansas and was always ready to help with harvest every year. He enjoyed 
his winters in Mesa Arizona where he spent time as Mayor of S street. He
 was a devoted husband and brother, a very dedicated and present father 
who doted on his grandchildren and daughters in law. There was not one 
thing you could ask of him that he wouldn’t do for his family. He was a 
great friend, a beloved son-in-law, son and brother. He will be 
remembered for his laughter, smiles, kindness, intelligence, and 
friendship. His daily calls to his sons will be missed immeasurably. He 
was their best friend, their guide, their compass. He was the biggest 
champion to all that knew him. He was the Best Papa in the whole world! 
He loved his family fiercely!

Survivors include his loving wife, Christina, two sons, Kip (Noelle) 
McBride, Reading Pennsylvania, Kyle (Nicole) McBride, San Diego, 
California; Five Grandchildren, Weston McBride, Autumn McBride, Logan 
McBride, Hunter McBride and Tristan Barnett; One best friend and sister,
 Bonita McBride, Larned, Kansas; two cousins, Paula K. Peppard and Jay 
O’Conner; lastly his adored niece, nephews and great nieces and nephew.

Predeceased by his parents M. Earl McBride and Fern McBride.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at
 the United Methodist Church, Lewis, Kansas with Rev. Melissa Naylor 
presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via facebook live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main St., 
Larned. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis KS with Masonic 
graveside rites provided by Masonic Lodge #220 and Military graveside 
rites provided by United States Army and Kinsley VFW Post #7349

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Masonic Lodge #220 of 
Lewis and Lewis United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com

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 </figure>Terril Dee McBride, 75, went to meet his Lord and Savior, December 12, 2020, at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.He was Born February 10, 1945, in Dodge City, Kansas, and grew up in 
an old farm house between Fellsburg and Centerview, Kansas. He was the 
son of M. Earl McBride and Fern (Myers) McBride. He was a Medical 
Administrator for a group of Doctors for Medical Radiology in Chickasha,
 Ok and surrounding cities.Terril graduated from Lewis high school in 1963. He had a 
Southwestern College Scholarship to play football in Winfield, Kansas. 
While in College he was All Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference Half 
Back in Football. He received his Masters Degree from Kansas State 
University and continued his doctorate studies at Oklahoma University, 
Go Sooners! Terril married his high school sweetheart Christina McLean 
on February 11, 1967 in Lewis, Kansas and they had been married for 53 
years. He served in the Army medical field San Antonio hospital second 
lieutenant and later made Captain in the Army Reserve. He a was member 
of Masonic Chickasha Lodge #94, A.F.&amp;A.M.&nbsp; he also was a Thirty 
Second degree Scottish Rite Mason of Guthrie Consistory. He spent a year
 as the National President of Radiologist Business Managers Association.
 He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK. Terril 
was instrumental in organizing, fundraising and helping to facilitate AU
 tournaments for baseball all throughout Chickasha and the surrounding 
cities. His biggest accomplishment was the L.J. Powell Baseball Complex 
at the Chickasha High School. In retirement you would often find Terril 
taking trips to the post office, golfing, hunting, traveling to visit 
his children, grandchildren, friends and he loved coming back home to 
Kansas and was always ready to help with harvest every year. He enjoyed 
his winters in Mesa Arizona where he spent time as Mayor of S street. He
 was a devoted husband and brother, a very dedicated and present father 
who doted on his grandchildren and daughters in law. There was not one 
thing you could ask of him that he wouldn’t do for his family. He was a 
great friend, a beloved son-in-law, son and brother. He will be 
remembered for his laughter, smiles, kindness, intelligence, and 
friendship. His daily calls to his sons will be missed immeasurably. He 
was their best friend, their guide, their compass. He was the biggest 
champion to all that knew him. He was the Best Papa in the whole world! 
He loved his family fiercely!Survivors include his loving wife, Christina, two sons, Kip (Noelle) 
McBride, Reading Pennsylvania, Kyle (Nicole) McBride, San Diego, 
California; Five Grandchildren, Weston McBride, Autumn McBride, Logan 
McBride, Hunter McBride and Tristan Barnett; One best friend and sister,
 Bonita McBride, Larned, Kansas; two cousins, Paula K. Peppard and Jay 
O’Conner; lastly his adored niece, nephews and great nieces and nephew.Predeceased by his parents M. Earl McBride and Fern McBride.Funeral Services will be at 10:00a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at
 the United Methodist Church, Lewis, Kansas with Rev. Melissa Naylor 
presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via facebook live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main St., 
Larned. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis KS with Masonic 
graveside rites provided by Masonic Lodge #220 and Military graveside 
rites provided by United States Army and Kinsley VFW Post #7349In lieu of flowers please send donations to Masonic Lodge #220 of 
Lewis and Lewis United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at 
www.beckwithmortuary.com

Terril Dee McBride

Merna Loraine Hays, 91, of 
Abilene, died December 10, 2020, in Abilene, KS. Mrs.Hays was born April 
12, 1929, in Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Lena (William) 
Roach. She married Willis Hays in July 1947 and focused on raising a 
family. Merna worked as head operator and bookkeeper at the Farmers 
Mutual Telephone Company in Gaylord. She then worked at Anderson Grain 
in Harlan. She completed her work career after 22 years with the 
Kirwin-Webster Irrigation District Office in Gaylord, retiring in 1994.


Merna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willis, and 
two grandchildren, Jon Louis Bigler and Carl Dean Ruhnke. Survivors 
include one son, Kevin Hays; two daughters, Katherine and Louis Bigler, 
Susan and Jim Ruhnke; seven grandchildren, Moriah and Keith Graff, Jamie
 Bigler, Jessie and Jake Lanahan, Sean and Brandee Bigler, and Cade, 
Keegan and Konon Hays; and five greatgrandchildren, Kaitlynn and Kylie 
Bigler, Joshua Lanahan, Chloe Ruhnke, and Alisha Graff.


Merna believed in Jesus under the preaching of Thomas Easterly at
 the Mayflower E.U.B. Church, rural Portis, where she became a member. 
She is presently a member of the Gaylord Nazarene Church. She graduated 
from Gaylord High School Class and was Valedictorian of the Class of 
1947. In 1978 she studied and received her Geriatric Aide Certification 
from North Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School.


Merna and Willie enjoyed vacationing in the Ozarks and were even 
featured as Season Pass Holders in a Silver Dollar City Brochure. She 
also enjoyed researching genealogy and the recipe for "faustnuts" a 
Pennsylvania Dutch doughnut tradition on Shrove Tuesday was published in
 the Heartland Herald-Echo. She kept this tradition until she was no 
longer able to make them. She was an excellent seamstress, making many 
matching outfits for her family and also sewing for others. She became a
 master at crocheting, a proficient photographer, gardening and food 
preservation, and playing the dulcimer.


Funeral services will be held at the graveside at 1:00 pm 
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in the Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, Ks. 
Visitation will be at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina where friends may call 
from 4 until 8 pm Tuesday.


Memorials may be made to the Gaylord Church of the Nazarene or the charity of the donor's choice in care of Ryan Mortuary. 



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 </figure>Merna Loraine Hays, 91, of 
Abilene, died December 10, 2020, in Abilene, KS. Mrs.Hays was born April 
12, 1929, in Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Lena (William) 
Roach. She married Willis Hays in July 1947 and focused on raising a 
family. Merna worked as head operator and bookkeeper at the Farmers 
Mutual Telephone Company in Gaylord. She then worked at Anderson Grain 
in Harlan. She completed her work career after 22 years with the 
Kirwin-Webster Irrigation District Office in Gaylord, retiring in 1994.
Merna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Willis, and 
two grandchildren, Jon Louis Bigler and Carl Dean Ruhnke. Survivors 
include one son, Kevin Hays; two daughters, Katherine and Louis Bigler, 
Susan and Jim Ruhnke; seven grandchildren, Moriah and Keith Graff, Jamie
 Bigler, Jessie and Jake Lanahan, Sean and Brandee Bigler, and Cade, 
Keegan and Konon Hays; and five greatgrandchildren, Kaitlynn and Kylie 
Bigler, Joshua Lanahan, Chloe Ruhnke, and Alisha Graff.
Merna believed in Jesus under the preaching of Thomas Easterly at
 the Mayflower E.U.B. Church, rural Portis, where she became a member. 
She is presently a member of the Gaylord Nazarene Church. She graduated 
from Gaylord High School Class and was Valedictorian of the Class of 
1947. In 1978 she studied and received her Geriatric Aide Certification 
from North Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School.
Merna and Willie enjoyed vacationing in the Ozarks and were even 
featured as Season Pass Holders in a Silver Dollar City Brochure. She 
also enjoyed researching genealogy and the recipe for "faustnuts" a 
Pennsylvania Dutch doughnut tradition on Shrove Tuesday was published in
 the Heartland Herald-Echo. She kept this tradition until she was no 
longer able to make them. She was an excellent seamstress, making many 
matching outfits for her family and also sewing for others. She became a
 master at crocheting, a proficient photographer, gardening and food 
preservation, and playing the dulcimer.
Funeral services will be held at the graveside at 1:00 pm 
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, in the Gaylord Cemetery, Gaylord, Ks. 
Visitation will be at the Ryan Mortuary, Salina where friends may call 
from 4 until 8 pm Tuesday.
Memorials may be made to the Gaylord Church of the Nazarene or the charity of the donor's choice in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Merna Loraine Hays

Donald W. "Donny" Green, age 69, passed away on Friday, December 11, 
2020, at Scott County Hospital.&nbsp; He was born on September 29, 1951, in 
Jacksonville, NC, he was the son of Marvin and Royann (Yount) Green.

Donny lived most of his life in Garden City. Then moved to Scott City
 in 2012 to be close to his mother and brother. He graduated from Garden
 City High School.

Donny loved to fish, play pool and card games and listen to music. 
But his favorite pastime was spending time laughing, joking, and being 
with family and friends.

He is survived by his mother, Royann Green, of Scott City, KS; a 
sister, Loretta Alfrey of Denver, CO; a brother, Everett (Kristi) Green 
of Scott City, KS, three nieces, and a nephew. He was preceded in death 
by his father.

There will be no calling times. Private burial services will be held 
at Scott County Cemetery. A Celebration of Donny’s Life for family and 
friends will be scheduled for a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Donald Green Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald W. "Donny" Green, age 69, passed away on Friday, December 11, 
2020, at Scott County Hospital.&nbsp; He was born on September 29, 1951, in 
Jacksonville, NC, he was the son of Marvin and Royann (Yount) Green.Donny lived most of his life in Garden City. Then moved to Scott City
 in 2012 to be close to his mother and brother. He graduated from Garden
 City High School.Donny loved to fish, play pool and card games and listen to music. 
But his favorite pastime was spending time laughing, joking, and being 
with family and friends.He is survived by his mother, Royann Green, of Scott City, KS; a 
sister, Loretta Alfrey of Denver, CO; a brother, Everett (Kristi) Green 
of Scott City, KS, three nieces, and a nephew. He was preceded in death 
by his father.There will be no calling times. Private burial services will be held 
at Scott County Cemetery. A Celebration of Donny’s Life for family and 
friends will be scheduled for a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Donald Green Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Donald W. Green

It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Nicolas “Cole” Wenzl on Friday, December 11, 2020, in Ellis County, KS at the age of 19 years young.

Cole was born on October 18, 2001, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; At age 3, he moved to Phillipsburg where he graduated from high school this past May.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas State University and was majoring in Computer Science.&nbsp; Cole’s passions included drawing, playing the tuba in the high school band and computer coding.&nbsp;

Cole is survived by his loving parents Robert L. Wenzl and wife Tina of Manhattan, KS and Stacie A. Ricker and husband Rus of Phillipsburg, KS along with his sisters Cara and Ella Wenzl of Phillipsburg; step brothers Gunnison Ricker of Hays and Greyson Tanner of Wichita; step sisters, August Ricker of Plainville and Shelby Tanner of Kearney, NE; and grandmother Betty Wenzl of Seneca, KS, grandparents Karen and Gene Matia of Littleton, CO, step grandmother Sharon Ricker of Beulah, CO and grandfather Duane Nokes of Denver, CO.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Huck Boyd Community Center, Phillipsburg. Social distancing and mask are encouraged. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Friends may sign the book from noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661. &nbsp;The casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be made out to the Cole Wenzl Scholarship Fund.

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 </figure>It is with great sadness to announce the unexpected passing of Nicolas “Cole” Wenzl on Friday, December 11, 2020, in Ellis County, KS at the age of 19 years young.Cole was born on October 18, 2001, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; At age 3, he moved to Phillipsburg where he graduated from high school this past May.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas State University and was majoring in Computer Science.&nbsp; Cole’s passions included drawing, playing the tuba in the high school band and computer coding.&nbsp;Cole is survived by his loving parents Robert L. Wenzl and wife Tina of Manhattan, KS and Stacie A. Ricker and husband Rus of Phillipsburg, KS along with his sisters Cara and Ella Wenzl of Phillipsburg; step brothers Gunnison Ricker of Hays and Greyson Tanner of Wichita; step sisters, August Ricker of Plainville and Shelby Tanner of Kearney, NE; and grandmother Betty Wenzl of Seneca, KS, grandparents Karen and Gene Matia of Littleton, CO, step grandmother Sharon Ricker of Beulah, CO and grandfather Duane Nokes of Denver, CO.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Huck Boyd Community Center, Phillipsburg. Social distancing and mask are encouraged. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Friends may sign the book from noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661. &nbsp;The casket will remain closed.Memorial contributions may be made out to the Cole Wenzl Scholarship Fund.

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