John Arlin Keeler, 79, passed away October 28, 2020, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born June 25, 1941, at Great Bend, to Claude Leo 
Keeler, Sr. &amp; Iva Mary (Wetig) Keeler. He married Beverly Kuhn and 
they later divorced.

A Great Bend resident since 1972, John previously lived in Liberal, 
Russell, and Hutchinson. He was a tree crew foreman for Mid West Energy,
 retiring in 2000. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish in Great 
Bend. John loved to hunt and fish, garden and do yard work, and in his 
younger years, was a motorcycle enthusiast.

Survivors include, three sons, Scott Keeler and wife Amy, Mike Keeler
 and wife Melissa, and Kevin Keeler, all of Great Bend; six brothers, 
Claude L. Keeler, Jr., Donald Keeler, Charles Keeler, and Larry Keeler, 
all of Great Bend, Ivan Keeler of Colorado City, Colo., and Marvin 
Keeler of Salina; and two sisters, Connie Eilts, and Marilyn 
Luenberger-Frank, both of Great Bend; and two grandchildren, Mason 
Keeler, and Kylynn Keeler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 
two brothers, Darrel Keeler and Eldon Keeler.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, 
November 2, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Seward,
 with Father Don Bedore presiding. Memorials are suggested to Prince of 
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>John Arlin Keeler, 79, passed away October 28, 2020, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born June 25, 1941, at Great Bend, to Claude Leo 
Keeler, Sr. &amp; Iva Mary (Wetig) Keeler. He married Beverly Kuhn and 
they later divorced.A Great Bend resident since 1972, John previously lived in Liberal, 
Russell, and Hutchinson. He was a tree crew foreman for Mid West Energy,
 retiring in 2000. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish in Great 
Bend. John loved to hunt and fish, garden and do yard work, and in his 
younger years, was a motorcycle enthusiast.Survivors include, three sons, Scott Keeler and wife Amy, Mike Keeler
 and wife Melissa, and Kevin Keeler, all of Great Bend; six brothers, 
Claude L. Keeler, Jr., Donald Keeler, Charles Keeler, and Larry Keeler, 
all of Great Bend, Ivan Keeler of Colorado City, Colo., and Marvin 
Keeler of Salina; and two sisters, Connie Eilts, and Marilyn 
Luenberger-Frank, both of Great Bend; and two grandchildren, Mason 
Keeler, and Kylynn Keeler. He was preceded in death by his parents; and 
two brothers, Darrel Keeler and Eldon Keeler.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m., Monday, 
November 2, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 
a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2020, at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Seward,
 with Father Don Bedore presiding. Memorials are suggested to Prince of 
Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

John Arlin Keeler

Mary R. (Erbert) Kuhn, 98, Hays, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at HaysMed.

She was born July 25, 1922, in Ellis, 
the daughter of Engelbert and Regina (Geschwentner) Erbert.&nbsp; Mary 
attended Ellis schools and worked at Erbert Hotel, Cottage Hotel, and at
 Ellis Bakery.&nbsp; After raising her children, she worked at Sweetbriars 
Dress Shop and also at Four Seasons Dress Shop, both in Hays.&nbsp; On 
November 18, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gilbert N. Kuhn at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, and they celebrated nearly 57 years of 
marriage before he preceded her in death on October 26, 2004.&nbsp; They 
lived in Victoria and later moved to Hays in May of 1960.&nbsp; She was a 
member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; Mary made wedding 
flowers and wedding and birthday cakes.&nbsp; She also made quilts, crafts 
and clothes for her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons: Don Kuhn 
and Keith Kuhn and wife Connie, both of Hays, a daughter: Marian Light 
and husband Fred of Kansas City, MO, a brother: Joseph Erbert and wife 
Arlene of Ellis, a sister: Shirley Pitner and husband Ralph of Hays, 
seven grandchildren: Claire Albert of Dodge City, KS, Neil Kuhn of Hays,
 Scott Kuhn and wife Cassi of Topeka, Taylor Kuhn and wife Viktoria of 
Leavenworth, Katie Kuhn of Salina, Bethany Kuhn of Gas City, IN, and 
Nicholas Light and wife Alanna of East Flat Rock, NC, and five great 
grandchildren: Anika, Trevor, and Kolby Albert of Dodge City, KS and 
Adeline and Klaus Kuhn of Leavenworth.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Gilbert, and two sisters: Rose Erbert and Bertha 
Bieker and husband Albert.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Private family burial
 will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
7:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family is requesting that 
attendees wear masks and practice social distancing for the public 
services.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church or
 for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary R. (Erbert) Kuhn, 98, Hays, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at HaysMed.She was born July 25, 1922, in Ellis, 
the daughter of Engelbert and Regina (Geschwentner) Erbert.&nbsp; Mary 
attended Ellis schools and worked at Erbert Hotel, Cottage Hotel, and at
 Ellis Bakery.&nbsp; After raising her children, she worked at Sweetbriars 
Dress Shop and also at Four Seasons Dress Shop, both in Hays.&nbsp; On 
November 18, 1947, she was united in marriage to Gilbert N. Kuhn at St. 
Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, and they celebrated nearly 57 years of 
marriage before he preceded her in death on October 26, 2004.&nbsp; They 
lived in Victoria and later moved to Hays in May of 1960.&nbsp; She was a 
member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; Mary made wedding 
flowers and wedding and birthday cakes.&nbsp; She also made quilts, crafts 
and clothes for her grandchildren.Survivors include two sons: Don Kuhn 
and Keith Kuhn and wife Connie, both of Hays, a daughter: Marian Light 
and husband Fred of Kansas City, MO, a brother: Joseph Erbert and wife 
Arlene of Ellis, a sister: Shirley Pitner and husband Ralph of Hays, 
seven grandchildren: Claire Albert of Dodge City, KS, Neil Kuhn of Hays,
 Scott Kuhn and wife Cassi of Topeka, Taylor Kuhn and wife Viktoria of 
Leavenworth, Katie Kuhn of Salina, Bethany Kuhn of Gas City, IN, and 
Nicholas Light and wife Alanna of East Flat Rock, NC, and five great 
grandchildren: Anika, Trevor, and Kolby Albert of Dodge City, KS and 
Adeline and Klaus Kuhn of Leavenworth.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Gilbert, and two sisters: Rose Erbert and Bertha 
Bieker and husband Albert.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Private family burial
 will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
7:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family is requesting that 
attendees wear masks and practice social distancing for the public 
services.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church or
 for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Mary R. (Erbert) Kuhn

Elizabeth Huegel, fondly called Bette, 78, of York, Nebraska died on 
October 23, 2020 at Tiffany Square in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bette was
 born in Russell, Kansas on May 29, 1942 to her loving parents, George 
and Vivian Baxter.&nbsp; George was the business teacher and football coach 
at Russell High School and Vivian taught calculus at Fort Hays State. Bette
 graduated from Russell, Kansas High School and then graduated from 
Kansas State University.&nbsp; After graduation, Bette moved to Denver, 
Colorado and was an oil and gas buyer and marketer for Shell Oil and 
then Permian Oil for 28 years.&nbsp; She married Dick Huegel in 1978 and 
assisted him in his career as an antique watch and clock specialist - 
buying, selling, collecting, and fixing.&nbsp; Dick and Bette moved to York, 
Nebraska, Dick’s hometown, in 2000 to assist Dick’s mother.&nbsp; Bette and 
Dick loved York and spent many happy years there. Bette was the 
family historian and did a great deal of research and writing on the 
Baxter family history.&nbsp; She still found time to do the New York Times 
and the LA Times crossword puzzles every day.&nbsp; Left to cherish 
her memory and remember her great wit and bountiful kindness are her 
brother and sister-in-law, James and Gail Baxter; step-daughter Brenda 
Vogel and husband Ron, step-son Charles Huegel, step-granddaughter, 
Hailey Vogel, niece Laura Harrison and husband Scott and sons Elliott 
and Grant, niece Suzanne Baxter and husband Andrew Slopsema, and niece 
Sue Schutte and husband Alan, cousin and caregiver, Liana Steele and 
husband Roger Steele, and other cousins and many lifelong friends.&nbsp; She 
was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2009, and sister, 
Virginia Baxter Wright of Washington, D.C. in 2015. There are no
 services scheduled at this time. Cremation. No viewing or visitation. 
Private inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery, York. A memorial scholarship 
will be set up for Elizabeth Baxter Huegel at the Russell High School 
Foundation.&nbsp; Memorials may be sent to Liana Steele at PO Box 5104 Grand 
Island, Nebraska 68802. <a href="mailto:metz@metzmortuary.com">Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary</a>.&nbsp;Messages will be given to the family.

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 </figure>Elizabeth Huegel, fondly called Bette, 78, of York, Nebraska died on 
October 23, 2020 at Tiffany Square in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bette was
 born in Russell, Kansas on May 29, 1942 to her loving parents, George 
and Vivian Baxter.&nbsp; George was the business teacher and football coach 
at Russell High School and Vivian taught calculus at Fort Hays State. Bette
 graduated from Russell, Kansas High School and then graduated from 
Kansas State University.&nbsp; After graduation, Bette moved to Denver, 
Colorado and was an oil and gas buyer and marketer for Shell Oil and 
then Permian Oil for 28 years.&nbsp; She married Dick Huegel in 1978 and 
assisted him in his career as an antique watch and clock specialist - 
buying, selling, collecting, and fixing.&nbsp; Dick and Bette moved to York, 
Nebraska, Dick’s hometown, in 2000 to assist Dick’s mother.&nbsp; Bette and 
Dick loved York and spent many happy years there. Bette was the 
family historian and did a great deal of research and writing on the 
Baxter family history.&nbsp; She still found time to do the New York Times 
and the LA Times crossword puzzles every day.&nbsp; Left to cherish 
her memory and remember her great wit and bountiful kindness are her 
brother and sister-in-law, James and Gail Baxter; step-daughter Brenda 
Vogel and husband Ron, step-son Charles Huegel, step-granddaughter, 
Hailey Vogel, niece Laura Harrison and husband Scott and sons Elliott 
and Grant, niece Suzanne Baxter and husband Andrew Slopsema, and niece 
Sue Schutte and husband Alan, cousin and caregiver, Liana Steele and 
husband Roger Steele, and other cousins and many lifelong friends.&nbsp; She 
was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2009, and sister, 
Virginia Baxter Wright of Washington, D.C. in 2015. There are no
 services scheduled at this time. Cremation. No viewing or visitation. 
Private inurnment at Greenwood Cemetery, York. A memorial scholarship 
will be set up for Elizabeth Baxter Huegel at the Russell High School 
Foundation.&nbsp; Memorials may be sent to Liana Steele at PO Box 5104 Grand 
Island, Nebraska 68802. <a href="mailto:metz@metzmortuary.com">Condolences may be emailed to Metz Mortuary</a>.&nbsp;Messages will be given to the family.

Elizabeth 'Bette' Huegel

Ervin L. Kuhlman, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Ervin L. Kuhlman, 86, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at Trego-Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Ervin L. Kuhlman

Kenneth Eugene Tygart, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 21, 
2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp; He was born March 7, 1930.&nbsp; &nbsp; Ken 
loved spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, golf and cooking.
 Dad will be greatly missed.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Gladys.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ken is survived by his five children; Harold (Kristy), Larry (Kathy),
 Mary (Terry), Sheila ( Terry), Dana, and step daughter's, Katherine 
(Mark ) Mary Ken has numerous grand children and great grand children.

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 </figure>Kenneth Eugene Tygart, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 21, 
2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp; He was born March 7, 1930.&nbsp; &nbsp; Ken 
loved spending time with his family, fishing, hunting, golf and cooking.
 Dad will be greatly missed.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his devoted wife Gladys.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ken is survived by his five children; Harold (Kristy), Larry (Kathy),
 Mary (Terry), Sheila ( Terry), Dana, and step daughter's, Katherine 
(Mark ) Mary Ken has numerous grand children and great grand children.Private services are planned.

Kenneth E. Tygart

Virgil Nickolas Wasinger, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away October 20, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1931, on the farm north of Hays to Nick J. and Mary (Wittman) Wasinger. On February 11, 1988, he married Marilyn S. (Fury) in Hays. She preceded him in death January 15, 2019. Virgil was an electrician and motor rewind specialist owning his own business, Wasinger Electric Machinery. Virgil was a US Navy veteran serving in Korean War as a RM2- Radio Operator. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays VFW, Hays Bowling League, and the Rohr Jacobs Lake Association. Virgil is survived by step daughters, Cyd McElhaney of Anadarko, OK, Lynne Van Dyke of Zurich, KS, Barbara Goetz of LaCrosse, KS, Eldena Monroe of Berryton, KS, Glenda Pearson of Ord, NE; a step son: Jerry Schrock of Emporia, KS, a brother, Eddie Wasinger of Buffalo Grove, IL and a sister, Bernita Degenhardt of Great Bend, KS. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle (Stice) Wasinger, wife, Brothers, Marion Wasinger and Alvin Wasinger, and Sisters, Leona Sander, Georgina Sander, Marcella Berens and Lorraine Wolf. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601. Services will be live streamed via the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook page. Inurnment with military honors at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard. Memorial contributions suggested to the Hays VFW. Condolences may be sent 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>Virgil Nickolas Wasinger, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away October 20, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born November 19, 1931, on the farm north of Hays to Nick J. and Mary (Wittman) Wasinger. On February 11, 1988, he married Marilyn S. (Fury) in Hays. She preceded him in death January 15, 2019. Virgil was an electrician and motor rewind specialist owning his own business, Wasinger Electric Machinery. Virgil was a US Navy veteran serving in Korean War as a RM2- Radio Operator. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays VFW, Hays Bowling League, and the Rohr Jacobs Lake Association. Virgil is survived by step daughters, Cyd McElhaney of Anadarko, OK, Lynne Van Dyke of Zurich, KS, Barbara Goetz of LaCrosse, KS, Eldena Monroe of Berryton, KS, Glenda Pearson of Ord, NE; a step son: Jerry Schrock of Emporia, KS, a brother, Eddie Wasinger of Buffalo Grove, IL and a sister, Bernita Degenhardt of Great Bend, KS. As well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Gayle (Stice) Wasinger, wife, Brothers, Marion Wasinger and Alvin Wasinger, and Sisters, Leona Sander, Georgina Sander, Marcella Berens and Lorraine Wolf. Funeral services will be 1 PM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS. 67601. Services will be live streamed via the Keithley Funeral Homes Facebook page. Inurnment with military honors at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard. Memorial contributions suggested to the Hays VFW. Condolences may be sent 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>

Virgil Nickolas Wasinger

Ronald D. Miller, age 85, of Scottsbluff, Neb., passed away on Sunday, October
 25, 2020. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences may be made 
by viewing Ronald’s memorial page at <a href="https://memorials.bridgmanfuneralhome.com/ronald-miller/4374413/obituary.php">www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com</a>. 
Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with 
arrangements. 
 Ronald Dewayne Miller was born on May 16, 1935 in Hope, Kansas to 
Edna and Gordon Miller. A child of the Great Depression, Ron’s youth 
growing up on the family farm led to a life-long love of the land and 
family that wove itself though out his lifetime. 
 That enthusiasm for the land led him to Fort Hays State, where he 
majored in soil sciences, receiving a bachelor’s degree and becoming the
 inaugural recipient of the Bush Gross Award, in recognition of 
outstanding athletics, scholarship and leadership. Following 
graduation, he took a job as a range scientist with the Bureau of Indian
 Affairs in South Dakota, where he met the other love of his life, 
Sonjia Anne Moul, of Gettysburg, S.D. They married in Dec. 1959, and 
raised daughter, Wendy, and son, Scott, before moving to Scottsbluff, 
Neb. in 1970. 
 Ronald became a local business owner, operating Miller Farm Home 
Oil Service, and when his children were in school, Ronald and his wife 
were involved in numerous organizations supporting local education and 
youth sports. Ronald kept a hand in the agriculture industry by 
supporting local youth involved in FFA and 4-H. 
 Ronald ultimately returned full-time to his love of the land, crop 
advising through Whole Farm Environmental Living Energy Services and 
promoting the advantages of healthy soil in crop production. He also 
continued to operate the family farm in Kansas, which he used as his own
 laboratory to experiment with different methods and materials to 
improve the life in the land. 
 Ronald’s family was always an important part of his life, and with 
his wife Sonjia, they reveled in the years of their grandchildren from 
Wendy and Steve Getzfrid, Stosh, Maggie and Emma, as the trio grew up. 
As those children became older, they reveled in the activities and 
family brought into their lives through Scott’s marriage to Polly Crist 
and her local extended family; son Brian, nieces and nephews Jesse, 
Justin and Tyler Baird, and Jada Ellsworth. And they even found some 
time for themselves, with frequent trips for casino gambling – what he 
lost at cards (usually), she almost always made up and then some with 
the slot machines. 
 Ron is survived by his sister Marylyn, daughter, Wendy (Steve) 
Getzfrid, grandchildren Stosh (Whitney), Maggie, Emma (Logan Bovill) 
Getzfrid, son Scott (Polly) Miller and their extended family. 
 He is preceded in death by his wife, Sonjia and his parents.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald D. Miller, age 85, of Scottsbluff, Neb., passed away on Sunday, October
 25, 2020. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences may be made 
by viewing Ronald’s memorial page at <a href="https://memorials.bridgmanfuneralhome.com/ronald-miller/4374413/obituary.php">www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com</a>. 
Bridgman Funeral Home and Cremation Services is entrusted with 
arrangements. 
 Ronald Dewayne Miller was born on May 16, 1935 in Hope, Kansas to 
Edna and Gordon Miller. A child of the Great Depression, Ron’s youth 
growing up on the family farm led to a life-long love of the land and 
family that wove itself though out his lifetime. 
 That enthusiasm for the land led him to Fort Hays State, where he 
majored in soil sciences, receiving a bachelor’s degree and becoming the
 inaugural recipient of the Bush Gross Award, in recognition of 
outstanding athletics, scholarship and leadership. Following 
graduation, he took a job as a range scientist with the Bureau of Indian
 Affairs in South Dakota, where he met the other love of his life, 
Sonjia Anne Moul, of Gettysburg, S.D. They married in Dec. 1959, and 
raised daughter, Wendy, and son, Scott, before moving to Scottsbluff, 
Neb. in 1970. 
 Ronald became a local business owner, operating Miller Farm Home 
Oil Service, and when his children were in school, Ronald and his wife 
were involved in numerous organizations supporting local education and 
youth sports. Ronald kept a hand in the agriculture industry by 
supporting local youth involved in FFA and 4-H. 
 Ronald ultimately returned full-time to his love of the land, crop 
advising through Whole Farm Environmental Living Energy Services and 
promoting the advantages of healthy soil in crop production. He also 
continued to operate the family farm in Kansas, which he used as his own
 laboratory to experiment with different methods and materials to 
improve the life in the land. 
 Ronald’s family was always an important part of his life, and with 
his wife Sonjia, they reveled in the years of their grandchildren from 
Wendy and Steve Getzfrid, Stosh, Maggie and Emma, as the trio grew up. 
As those children became older, they reveled in the activities and 
family brought into their lives through Scott’s marriage to Polly Crist 
and her local extended family; son Brian, nieces and nephews Jesse, 
Justin and Tyler Baird, and Jada Ellsworth. And they even found some 
time for themselves, with frequent trips for casino gambling – what he 
lost at cards (usually), she almost always made up and then some with 
the slot machines. 
 Ron is survived by his sister Marylyn, daughter, Wendy (Steve) 
Getzfrid, grandchildren Stosh (Whitney), Maggie, Emma (Logan Bovill) 
Getzfrid, son Scott (Polly) Miller and their extended family. 
 He is preceded in death by his wife, Sonjia and his parents.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald D. Miller

Robert Francis Kinderknecht passed away Sunday evening, October 25, 2020, at his home in Sheridan County, near Park, Kansas, at the age of 83.&nbsp; Bob was born on September 9, 1937, the 12th child of Alex and Anna (Bollig) Kinderknecht in Sheridan County, near Park, Kansas.&nbsp; After graduating from Park Rural High School in 1956, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served in Korea.

He married Virginia Billinger on September 12, 1959 and to this union three children were welcomed to the family.&nbsp; Bob worked at Midwest Coop and Heinrich Feeds Elevator in Grainfield, KS for many years before making farming his full-time job.&nbsp; Over the years, he nurtured numerous baby calves that he would mix milk bottles for morning and night, tended the fields around the homestead, and was willing to lend a helping hand to any neighbor in need.

Bob was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.&nbsp; His greatest enjoyment and blessings were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they made him very proud.&nbsp; He and Virginia would attend the grandchildren’s school events, ball games, music concerts, wherever the location.&nbsp; He enjoyed his Polka music and never went anywhere without his four-legged campaign, Tuff.

Survivors include: his high school sweetheart, Virginia; three children, Lisa and husband Larry Cox, Ellis, KS, Larry Kinderknecht, Quinter, KS, and Don Kinderknecht, Seattle, WA; two grandchildren Emily and husband Jordan Mattheyer, and Ethan and wife Britny Cox, all of Ellis; and two great-grandchildren, Mason Mattheyer and Malloy Cox; a sister, Thelma, and husband Gilbert Wildeman of Park; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Julius, Eugene, Marvin, Cletus, Virgil and Charles; two sisters, Dorothy Waldman and Esther Mader and three infant sisters.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 10:30am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park with military honors. A rosary will begin at 10:00am at the church.&nbsp; The family requests those in attendance to please wear masks and practice social distancing. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or masses and may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St. Quinter, Kansas 67752.

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

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 </figure>Robert Francis Kinderknecht passed away Sunday evening, October 25, 2020, at his home in Sheridan County, near Park, Kansas, at the age of 83.&nbsp; Bob was born on September 9, 1937, the 12th child of Alex and Anna (Bollig) Kinderknecht in Sheridan County, near Park, Kansas.&nbsp; After graduating from Park Rural High School in 1956, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served in Korea.He married Virginia Billinger on September 12, 1959 and to this union three children were welcomed to the family.&nbsp; Bob worked at Midwest Coop and Heinrich Feeds Elevator in Grainfield, KS for many years before making farming his full-time job.&nbsp; Over the years, he nurtured numerous baby calves that he would mix milk bottles for morning and night, tended the fields around the homestead, and was willing to lend a helping hand to any neighbor in need.Bob was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.&nbsp; His greatest enjoyment and blessings were his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, they made him very proud.&nbsp; He and Virginia would attend the grandchildren’s school events, ball games, music concerts, wherever the location.&nbsp; He enjoyed his Polka music and never went anywhere without his four-legged campaign, Tuff.Survivors include: his high school sweetheart, Virginia; three children, Lisa and husband Larry Cox, Ellis, KS, Larry Kinderknecht, Quinter, KS, and Don Kinderknecht, Seattle, WA; two grandchildren Emily and husband Jordan Mattheyer, and Ethan and wife Britny Cox, all of Ellis; and two great-grandchildren, Mason Mattheyer and Malloy Cox; a sister, Thelma, and husband Gilbert Wildeman of Park; many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Julius, Eugene, Marvin, Cletus, Virgil and Charles; two sisters, Dorothy Waldman and Esther Mader and three infant sisters.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at 10:30am, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park with military honors. A rosary will begin at 10:00am at the church.&nbsp; The family requests those in attendance to please wear masks and practice social distancing. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or masses and may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St. Quinter, Kansas 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Robert 'Bob' Kinderknecht

Thelma Fay Hoover, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.  She was born on December 30, 1942, in Stonington, Colorado, the daughter of James Wesley and Eva Fern Crissman Howard. 

 A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1970 moving from Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was in housekeeping and had worked at Park Lane Nursing Home for 38 years before retiring in 2011.

She was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas and Women on Mission.

On October 1, 1960, she married Ellis Harold Hoover in Clayton, New Mexico.  He passed away on April 5, 2011, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include: Two Daughters - Tracy &amp; Jeff Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Sheila &amp; Mark Ellis of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - Kay Day of Dighton, Kansas, Eight Grandchildren - Chad &amp; Danea Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Jerek Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Jenna &amp; Devin Wackerla of Scott City, Kansas, Leighton Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Brittan Ellis of Scott City, Kansas, Tomas Ellis of Garden City, Kansas, Kulver and Leiken Ellis of Scott City, Kansas, and Lucas &amp; Emelie Ellis of Scott City, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - James Wesley Howard Jr., Elmer Clinton Howard, Two Sisters - Naomi Fern Howard, and Bernice May Torrontegui.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Bill Murphy &amp; Joe Richardson presiding.

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

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Fay Hoover Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Thelma Fay Hoover, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on December 30, 1942, in Stonington, Colorado, the daughter of James Wesley and Eva Fern Crissman Howard. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1970 moving from Colorado Springs, Colorado, she was in housekeeping and had worked at Park Lane Nursing Home for 38 years before retiring in 2011.She was a member of the Immanuel Southern Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas and Women on Mission.On October 1, 1960, she married Ellis Harold Hoover in Clayton, New Mexico. He passed away on April 5, 2011, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include: Two Daughters - Tracy &amp; Jeff Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Sheila &amp; Mark Ellis of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - Kay Day of Dighton, Kansas, Eight Grandchildren - Chad &amp; Danea Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Jerek Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Jenna &amp; Devin Wackerla of Scott City, Kansas, Leighton Wasinger of Scott City, Kansas, Brittan Ellis of Scott City, Kansas, Tomas Ellis of Garden City, Kansas, Kulver and Leiken Ellis of Scott City, Kansas, and Lucas &amp; Emelie Ellis of Scott City, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Brothers - James Wesley Howard Jr., Elmer Clinton Howard, Two Sisters - Naomi Fern Howard, and Bernice May Torrontegui.Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Bill Murphy &amp; Joe Richardson presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Fay Hoover Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Thelma Fay Hoover

Wednesday, December 16th, 1925-Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/edwin-huelsmann/4374497/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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Edwin A. Huelsmann

Nancy “Bunny” Wright, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 19, 1942, in Holton, Kansas, to Glenn D. and Vivian (Hallauer) Mapes. She graduated from Natoma High School in 1960. She completed floral classes in the early '60s. &nbsp;Nancy was a florist throughout her life.&nbsp; Her first shop was in Natoma.&nbsp; Nancy worked as an administrative assistant in the oil industry for 10 years before returning to her passion as a florist. She owned and operated the Ellis Flower Shop for over 20 years. During that time she was a member of the Kansas State Floral Association where she received many awards including a Master Designer Award and later was a member of their board. Nancy was a Rainbow Girl and later in the Order of Eastern Star for several years.&nbsp; She was heavily involved in the Ellis community where she served on the Chrysler Boyhood Home Board, Alpha Rho, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, VFW Auxiliary. Nancy was instrumental in starting up the Ellis Main Street Association and served as a founding member. Nancy is survived by two sons, Glenn (Diane) Wright of Grand Junction, CO and Kenneth (Ginnie) Wright of Cunningham, KS; a daughter, Alisa (Carl) Grauerholz of Ellis; two sisters, Mary Kay (Gene) Buinger of Aubrey, TX and Kerry Moore of North Augusta, SC; a brother-in-law, Ken Patry of Plattsmouth, NE; grandchildren, Jereme Hermann, Andrea (Josh) Hayes, Jake (Hannah) Wright, Julie (Jason) Schmidt, Christina Wright, Kaitlyn (Tyler) Swarthout, Harley Wright, John Lehner, Kassi Brown, Mackenzie Wright and her great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Skyler and Braelynn. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jerry Patry, and a brother-in-law, Richard Moore. Funeral services will be 2:30&nbsp;PM Friday, October 30, 2020, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in the Natoma City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 1 PM until service time at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Chrysler Boyhood Home in Ellis. 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>Nancy “Bunny” Wright, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 26, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 19, 1942, in Holton, Kansas, to Glenn D. and Vivian (Hallauer) Mapes. She graduated from Natoma High School in 1960. She completed floral classes in the early '60s. &nbsp;Nancy was a florist throughout her life.&nbsp; Her first shop was in Natoma.&nbsp; Nancy worked as an administrative assistant in the oil industry for 10 years before returning to her passion as a florist. She owned and operated the Ellis Flower Shop for over 20 years. During that time she was a member of the Kansas State Floral Association where she received many awards including a Master Designer Award and later was a member of their board. Nancy was a Rainbow Girl and later in the Order of Eastern Star for several years.&nbsp; She was heavily involved in the Ellis community where she served on the Chrysler Boyhood Home Board, Alpha Rho, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, VFW Auxiliary. Nancy was instrumental in starting up the Ellis Main Street Association and served as a founding member. Nancy is survived by two sons, Glenn (Diane) Wright of Grand Junction, CO and Kenneth (Ginnie) Wright of Cunningham, KS; a daughter, Alisa (Carl) Grauerholz of Ellis; two sisters, Mary Kay (Gene) Buinger of Aubrey, TX and Kerry Moore of North Augusta, SC; a brother-in-law, Ken Patry of Plattsmouth, NE; grandchildren, Jereme Hermann, Andrea (Josh) Hayes, Jake (Hannah) Wright, Julie (Jason) Schmidt, Christina Wright, Kaitlyn (Tyler) Swarthout, Harley Wright, John Lehner, Kassi Brown, Mackenzie Wright and her great grandchildren, Nevaeh, Skyler and Braelynn. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Jerry Patry, and a brother-in-law, Richard Moore. Funeral services will be 2:30&nbsp;PM Friday, October 30, 2020, at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow in the Natoma City Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 1 PM until service time at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Chrysler Boyhood Home in Ellis. 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>

Nancy 'Bunny' Wright

Friday, January 3rd, 1936-Tuesday, October 27th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, January 3rd, 1936-Tuesday, October 27th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Leslie Roger Crusch

Former Densmore resident Rita M. Hockman passed away Oct. 24, 2020,&nbsp; at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 87.&nbsp; She was born July 15, 
1933, in Norton County, KS, the daughter of Alfonse &amp; Lucile 
(Bernard) Riemann.

Survivors include her sons: Robert of Salina, Keith of Victoria, Lyle
 of Phillipsburg &amp; Kirk of Topeka; her brother, Bernie Riemann of 
Norton; 2 sisters, Ruth Roe of Osage City &amp; Mary Ellen Posson of 
Norton; 11 grandchildren &amp; 9 great grandchildren.

Private family services will be held Sat., Oct. 31. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Densmore.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Library or the Norton Library.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Former Densmore resident Rita M. Hockman passed away Oct. 24, 2020,&nbsp; at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 87.&nbsp; She was born July 15, 
1933, in Norton County, KS, the daughter of Alfonse &amp; Lucile 
(Bernard) Riemann.Survivors include her sons: Robert of Salina, Keith of Victoria, Lyle
 of Phillipsburg &amp; Kirk of Topeka; her brother, Bernie Riemann of 
Norton; 2 sisters, Ruth Roe of Osage City &amp; Mary Ellen Posson of 
Norton; 11 grandchildren &amp; 9 great grandchildren.Private family services will be held Sat., Oct. 31. Burial will follow in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Densmore.Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Library or the Norton Library.Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Rita M. Hockman

Thyra M. (Scharff) DeMarco, 87, of Russell, KS passed away Thursday, 
October 22, 2020, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;On July 6, 
1933, Thyra was born to William &amp; Emma (Wobb) Scharff in Coroapolis,
 PA.

She graduated from Coroapolis High School in 1951 in Coroapolis, PA. 
&nbsp;She&nbsp;later married Frank A. DeMarco in 1960 &amp; to this union 3 
children were born. &nbsp;Thyra &amp; her family moved to Russell, KS in 1968
 where she lived, worked &amp; raised her family.

Thyra retired in 2010 from Klema IGA where she worked for 38 years.

She was a Born Again Christian &amp; attended the Bible Baptist 
Church in Russell&nbsp;for many years &amp; embraced &amp; loved the people 
there as her extended family.

Thyra (also known as the World's Greatest Steeler Fan by all who knew
 her) was much loved by family &amp; friends. &nbsp;She was a devoted mother 
&amp; friend.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers &amp; 5 sisters.

Thyra is survived by sons: Anthony (Dana) DeMarco of Wichita, KS; 
Michael of Russell, KS; daughter: Doris (Steve) Waugh of Osborne, KS; 3 
grandchildren &amp; 5 great-grandchildren; sister: Emma (Bob) Bishop of 
Indiana.

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

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 </figure>Thyra M. (Scharff) DeMarco, 87, of Russell, KS passed away Thursday, 
October 22, 2020, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;On July 6, 
1933, Thyra was born to William &amp; Emma (Wobb) Scharff in Coroapolis,
 PA.She graduated from Coroapolis High School in 1951 in Coroapolis, PA. 
&nbsp;She&nbsp;later married Frank A. DeMarco in 1960 &amp; to this union 3 
children were born. &nbsp;Thyra &amp; her family moved to Russell, KS in 1968
 where she lived, worked &amp; raised her family.Thyra retired in 2010 from Klema IGA where she worked for 38 years.She was a Born Again Christian &amp; attended the Bible Baptist 
Church in Russell&nbsp;for many years &amp; embraced &amp; loved the people 
there as her extended family.Thyra (also known as the World's Greatest Steeler Fan by all who knew
 her) was much loved by family &amp; friends. &nbsp;She was a devoted mother 
&amp; friend.She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers &amp; 5 sisters.Thyra is survived by sons: Anthony (Dana) DeMarco of Wichita, KS; 
Michael of Russell, KS; daughter: Doris (Steve) Waugh of Osborne, KS; 3 
grandchildren &amp; 5 great-grandchildren; sister: Emma (Bob) Bishop of 
Indiana.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Thyra-DeMarco">HERE</a> for service details.

Thyra M. (Scharff) DeMarco

Robert Dale Howard, 66, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 
his home in Amarillo, Texas.&nbsp; He was born July 10, 1954, in Great Bend, 
Kansas, the son of Bobby and Helen (Nickerson) Howard.&nbsp; He was united in
 marriage to Jane Johnson on October 9, 1977.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp;

Robert was a longtime resident of Great Bend, Kansas before moving to
 Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005 and Amarillo, Texas in 2016.&nbsp; Robert worked 
for Snap-On Tools, before becoming a truck driver and then the manager 
of Wonderland RV Park.&nbsp; Robert enjoyed hunting and sports, but what he 
loved the most, was spending time with family and friends, especially 
his children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Survivors include, a son, Bart Howard and wife Brooke of Amarillo, 
Texas; two brothers, Darrell Howard and wife Donna of Cottonwood, 
Arizona, and Russell Howard and wife Ramona of Larned, Kansas; three 
sisters, Elizabeth Rahm and husband David of Cottonwood, Arizona, 
Barbara Weber of Okeene, Oklahoma, Sharon Poirior and husband Paul of 
Wichita, Kansas; and three grandchildren, Hadley, Jax and Cohen Howard 
of Amarillo, Texas.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son,
 Mason Howard.

Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends from 
10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to the American Foundation for Suicide 
Prevention, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

Robert Dale Howard, 66, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at 
his home in Amarillo, Texas.&nbsp; He was born July 10, 1954, in Great Bend, 
Kansas, the son of Bobby and Helen (Nickerson) Howard.&nbsp; He was united in
 marriage to Jane Johnson on October 9, 1977.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp;Robert was a longtime resident of Great Bend, Kansas before moving to
 Las Vegas, Nevada in 2005 and Amarillo, Texas in 2016.&nbsp; Robert worked 
for Snap-On Tools, before becoming a truck driver and then the manager 
of Wonderland RV Park.&nbsp; Robert enjoyed hunting and sports, but what he 
loved the most, was spending time with family and friends, especially 
his children and grandchildren.&nbsp;Survivors include, a son, Bart Howard and wife Brooke of Amarillo, 
Texas; two brothers, Darrell Howard and wife Donna of Cottonwood, 
Arizona, and Russell Howard and wife Ramona of Larned, Kansas; three 
sisters, Elizabeth Rahm and husband David of Cottonwood, Arizona, 
Barbara Weber of Okeene, Oklahoma, Sharon Poirior and husband Paul of 
Wichita, Kansas; and three grandchildren, Hadley, Jax and Cohen Howard 
of Amarillo, Texas.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; and a son,
 Mason Howard.Cremation has taken place and the family will greet friends from 
10:30 a.m. until service time at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to the American Foundation for Suicide 
Prevention, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Robert Dale Howard

Francis Andrew Younger, 79, passed away
 Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Clear Creek Care Center in Westminster, 
Co.&nbsp; He was a longtime resident of Syracuse, KS.&nbsp;

To friends and family, he was known as Frank.

He was born October 18, 1941, in 
Victoria, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Mermis) Younger. 
Frank was the youngest of eight siblings.&nbsp; While growing up he helped 
work the family farm and was active in sports: rotating between 
football, basketball and baseball. As was the case with each of his 
older brothers, Frank displayed the most talent and passion at baseball;
 he had a reputation as a crafty pitcher, and threw a number of 
no-hitter games while playing in the local leagues around Hays, Kansas.

Frank joined the Kansas National Guard 
after High School and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He later 
settled in Salina, Kansas, after finding employment at Beech Aircraft. 
&nbsp;It was in Salina that he would also meet his future wife, Carla 
(Pfefferkorn) Younger, and they would have three children: Lori, 
Rebecca, and Matthew.

After the Beech plant closed in 1981, 
he moved his family to Syracuse, Kansas, where he became a proud 
employee of the Kansas Department of Transportation for the next 24 
years. &nbsp;Frank began his employment with KDOT as an Equipment Operator, 
and advanced to the position of Engineering Technician before retiring 
in 2007.

He also gave a total of 23 years of honorable service to the Kansas National Guard, retiring in 2001.

Frank was an active member of St. 
Raphael’s Catholic Church, where he was also a longtime member of the 
Syracuse council of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He was involved in the 
Syracuse Lions Club, and for many years was a reliable and proud 
participant in the Syracuse Veterans Day parade. &nbsp;

In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening
 and woodworking. He remained an avid sports fan and spectator his 
entire life, with KU and KSU being among his favorite teams.&nbsp; His 
weekend routine always revolved around being free at game time.

Francis was preceded in death by his 
parents, two brothers; Ralph Younger and Cletus Younger and his wife 
Rose, three sisters; Irene Linenberger and husband Paul, Bernice 
McMillan and husband Don, and Marilyn Prewo.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife; Carla 
(Pfefferkorn) Younger of Overland Park, KS, two daughters; Lori Strella 
and husband Scott of Olathe, KS, and Rebecca Malleck and husband Tony of
 Henderson, CO, &nbsp;one son; Matthew Younger of Rogers, AR, three 
granddaughters; Ashley Strella of Wichita, KS and Abby Strella and Ava 
Strella of Olathe, KS, one brother; Nathan Younger of Commerce City, Co,
 one sister; Geraldine Ruder of Hays, KS, and one brother-in-law; Tom 
Prewo of Hays, KS.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2020 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in 
Victoria with Fr. James Moster officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 
5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in 
Hays and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday at The Basilica.&nbsp; A vigil 
service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard 
will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Knights of Columbus Annual Appeal.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Frank may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Francis Andrew Younger, 79, passed away
 Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Clear Creek Care Center in Westminster, 
Co.&nbsp; He was a longtime resident of Syracuse, KS.&nbsp;To friends and family, he was known as Frank.He was born October 18, 1941, in 
Victoria, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Mermis) Younger. 
Frank was the youngest of eight siblings.&nbsp; While growing up he helped 
work the family farm and was active in sports: rotating between 
football, basketball and baseball. As was the case with each of his 
older brothers, Frank displayed the most talent and passion at baseball;
 he had a reputation as a crafty pitcher, and threw a number of 
no-hitter games while playing in the local leagues around Hays, Kansas.Frank joined the Kansas National Guard 
after High School and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He later 
settled in Salina, Kansas, after finding employment at Beech Aircraft. 
&nbsp;It was in Salina that he would also meet his future wife, Carla 
(Pfefferkorn) Younger, and they would have three children: Lori, 
Rebecca, and Matthew.After the Beech plant closed in 1981, 
he moved his family to Syracuse, Kansas, where he became a proud 
employee of the Kansas Department of Transportation for the next 24 
years. &nbsp;Frank began his employment with KDOT as an Equipment Operator, 
and advanced to the position of Engineering Technician before retiring 
in 2007.He also gave a total of 23 years of honorable service to the Kansas National Guard, retiring in 2001.Frank was an active member of St. 
Raphael’s Catholic Church, where he was also a longtime member of the 
Syracuse council of the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp; He was involved in the 
Syracuse Lions Club, and for many years was a reliable and proud 
participant in the Syracuse Veterans Day parade. &nbsp;In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening
 and woodworking. He remained an avid sports fan and spectator his 
entire life, with KU and KSU being among his favorite teams.&nbsp; His 
weekend routine always revolved around being free at game time.Francis was preceded in death by his 
parents, two brothers; Ralph Younger and Cletus Younger and his wife 
Rose, three sisters; Irene Linenberger and husband Paul, Bernice 
McMillan and husband Don, and Marilyn Prewo.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife; Carla 
(Pfefferkorn) Younger of Overland Park, KS, two daughters; Lori Strella 
and husband Scott of Olathe, KS, and Rebecca Malleck and husband Tony of
 Henderson, CO, &nbsp;one son; Matthew Younger of Rogers, AR, three 
granddaughters; Ashley Strella of Wichita, KS and Abby Strella and Ava 
Strella of Olathe, KS, one brother; Nathan Younger of Commerce City, Co,
 one sister; Geraldine Ruder of Hays, KS, and one brother-in-law; Tom 
Prewo of Hays, KS.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 30, 2020 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in 
Victoria with Fr. James Moster officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 
5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in 
Hays and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday at The Basilica.&nbsp; A vigil 
service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard 
will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Knights of Columbus Annual Appeal.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Frank may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Francis A. 'Frank' Younger

Ronald “Ron” Lynn Drake, 63, passed away October 26, 2020, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born July
 17, 1957, at Farmington, New Mexico, to John &amp; Mary (Campbell) 
Drake. He was married to Marcia Kite for 32 years and they later 
divorced. He married Dana Scothorn July 10, 2010 at Great Bend. She 
survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ron was the owner of Drake’s Lawn 
Service for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter, a great cook, he loved
 to play all different sports, tell stories, and was an Elvis fan. He 
knew how to put a smile on your face and especially loved spending time 
with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include, his wife Dana Drake, and son, Jace Drake, both of 
the home; two daughters, Alicia Mong and husband Bryan of Sand Springs, 
Okla., and Melissa “Rooney” Edmonson and husband Jesse of Hutchinson; 
two stepsons, Justin Scothorn of Great Bend, and Jonathan Scothorn of 
Hutchinson; a brother, John Drake and wife Sandy of Lakeland, Fla.; and 
five grandchildren, Madison Galemore and husband Jerry, Alexis "Lexy" 
Montoya and fiancé Jacob Stanley, Raylynn Mong, Aaron Edmonson, and 
Austin Edmonson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends
 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., 
Friday, October 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Amy Foster
 presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Jace Drake 
Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ronald “Ron” Lynn Drake, 63, passed away October 26, 2020, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born July
 17, 1957, at Farmington, New Mexico, to John &amp; Mary (Campbell) 
Drake. He was married to Marcia Kite for 32 years and they later 
divorced. He married Dana Scothorn July 10, 2010 at Great Bend. She 
survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ron was the owner of Drake’s Lawn 
Service for over 40 years. He was an avid hunter, a great cook, he loved
 to play all different sports, tell stories, and was an Elvis fan. He 
knew how to put a smile on your face and especially loved spending time 
with his family and grandchildren.Survivors include, his wife Dana Drake, and son, Jace Drake, both of 
the home; two daughters, Alicia Mong and husband Bryan of Sand Springs, 
Okla., and Melissa “Rooney” Edmonson and husband Jesse of Hutchinson; 
two stepsons, Justin Scothorn of Great Bend, and Jonathan Scothorn of 
Hutchinson; a brother, John Drake and wife Sandy of Lakeland, Fla.; and 
five grandchildren, Madison Galemore and husband Jerry, Alexis "Lexy" 
Montoya and fiancé Jacob Stanley, Raylynn Mong, Aaron Edmonson, and 
Austin Edmonson. He was preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends
 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., 
Friday, October 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Amy Foster
 presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to the Jace Drake 
Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald 'Ron' Lynn Drake

Billie Jean Keck, 93, of Colby, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center. 

She was born May 10, 1927, in Spearville, KS, 
to Ray and Esther (Glaze) Railing. Billie graduated from Dodge City 
Senior High in 1945 and then attended Dodge City Community College. On 
November 28, 1948, she married Bill Keck in Dodge City. 

Billie was a 
homemaker until the family moved to Colby in 1969. After an extensive 
building remodel, Bill and Billie owned and operated the Gambles store 
and Colby True Value in downtown Colby. In 1994 they sold the store to 
their son David. In her free time, Billie enjoyed sewing, playing games, 
most of all Bridge with friends, and gardening. She especially loved 
playing games with her family. She was a member of the Colby United 
Methodist Church. 
Billie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill and son Mike; and sister Deane Turley. 
She is survived by her sons, Alan (Linda), Venice, FL and David (Terri),
 of Colby; brother, Larry (Carrol) Railing, Ocala, FL; grandchildren, 
Kari Keck, Casey (Jessica) Keck, Stacy Keck, Colter Keck and Kaylee 
(Seth) Hennes and great grandson Aidan Keck. 
Services are pending at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Billie Jean Keck, 93, of Colby, died Friday, October 23, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1927, in Spearville, KS, 
to Ray and Esther (Glaze) Railing. Billie graduated from Dodge City 
Senior High in 1945 and then attended Dodge City Community College. On 
November 28, 1948, she married Bill Keck in Dodge City. Billie was a 
homemaker until the family moved to Colby in 1969. After an extensive 
building remodel, Bill and Billie owned and operated the Gambles store 
and Colby True Value in downtown Colby. In 1994 they sold the store to 
their son David. In her free time, Billie enjoyed sewing, playing games, 
most of all Bridge with friends, and gardening. She especially loved 
playing games with her family. She was a member of the Colby United 
Methodist Church. 
Billie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bill and son Mike; and sister Deane Turley. 
She is survived by her sons, Alan (Linda), Venice, FL and David (Terri),
 of Colby; brother, Larry (Carrol) Railing, Ocala, FL; grandchildren, 
Kari Keck, Casey (Jessica) Keck, Stacy Keck, Colter Keck and Kaylee 
(Seth) Hennes and great grandson Aidan Keck. 
Services are pending at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Billie Jean Keck 

Dora Belle (Brian) Hopson, 87, of Colby, died Monday, October 26, 2020, 
at Citizens Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1933, in Lyndon, 
KS, to Leroy and Thela (Seigal) Brian. She attended school in 
Brownville, KS and Brewster, KS, where she graduated from high school. 
She married Charles Hopson in May 1974. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles; brothers,
 Philip Brian and Ray Brian; sister, Sharon Brian; step-son Dwight 
Hopson and step-grandson Chuckie Hopson. 
She is survived by her children, Janet Hopson, of Colby, Darren (Cheri) 
Hopson, of Colby; siblings, Eugene (Betty) Brian, of Norton, Robert 
(Sharon) Brian of Florida, Dona Plantz, of Topeka, Mary (Bill) Torbit, 
of Mesa, AZ, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Brian, of Hutchinson, KS; 
step-children, Sharon (Hopson) Taylor, of San Antonio, TX, Wesley 
(Kathleen) Hopson, of Loveland, CO, Lesley (Teresa) Hopson, of Bethune, 
CO; 3 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren; 14 step-great grandchildren, 
and 2 step great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
A graveside service will be held at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, at 10:00 
a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020. In lieu of flowers, Dora requested 
donations to the Colby VFW Women’s Auxiliary or any diabetes or Down 
Syndrome foundation. Memorials can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Dora Belle (Brian) Hopson, 87, of Colby, died Monday, October 26, 2020, 
at Citizens Medical Center. She was born September 24, 1933, in Lyndon, 
KS, to Leroy and Thela (Seigal) Brian. She attended school in 
Brownville, KS and Brewster, KS, where she graduated from high school. 
She married Charles Hopson in May 1974. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Charles; brothers,
 Philip Brian and Ray Brian; sister, Sharon Brian; step-son Dwight 
Hopson and step-grandson Chuckie Hopson. 
She is survived by her children, Janet Hopson, of Colby, Darren (Cheri) 
Hopson, of Colby; siblings, Eugene (Betty) Brian, of Norton, Robert 
(Sharon) Brian of Florida, Dona Plantz, of Topeka, Mary (Bill) Torbit, 
of Mesa, AZ, and sister-in-law, Phyllis Brian, of Hutchinson, KS; 
step-children, Sharon (Hopson) Taylor, of San Antonio, TX, Wesley 
(Kathleen) Hopson, of Loveland, CO, Lesley (Teresa) Hopson, of Bethune, 
CO; 3 grandchildren, 7 step-grandchildren; 14 step-great grandchildren, 
and 2 step great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
A graveside service will be held at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, at 10:00 
a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020. In lieu of flowers, Dora requested 
donations to the Colby VFW Women’s Auxiliary or any diabetes or Down 
Syndrome foundation. Memorials can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Dora Belle Hopson

Clarence Verdell Young, 88, died on October 25, 2020, at his home in Tribune, Kansas.  He was born on September 20th, 1932, on the family farm NW of Tribune to Lon and Eleanor (Morgan) Young.  He grew up on that farm in Greeley County and attended grade school at Ruby Country School and then later at Mt. Olive Country School.  He attended Greeley County High School where he participated in 4-H, Basketball and Football.  Verdell was also an excellent student, graduating as Valedictorian in the class of 1951. 

Verdell met the love of his life Hazel Mote when they were in high school in Tribune.  They married 2 years later following her high school graduation on June 2nd 1953 in Weskan, Ks.  Three months after they were married Verdell was drafted into the army, where he served for 2 years, being honorably discharged in 1955 with the rank of sergeant.  Their first home was on the family farmstead 23 miles NW of Tribune.  8 years later they moved just a mile away and built a house of their own, where they raised 4 children; Jerry, Danny, Judy and Della. Verdell and Hazel had been married 67 years and hardly spent a day apart.

Farming was Verdell’s passion, he especially loved harvest and running a combine, which he did until the age of 85. He was also a rancher and loved feeding cattle.  Verdell was one of the original investor’s in Oxtown Cattle Feeders in Tribune, Ks, where he served on the board.  He also served on the Board of Directors for the First National Bank of Tribune and was a member of the Community of Christ church.

One of his greatest loves was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He loved camping, trips to the mountains, the lake, stock car races, snow skiing, annual family trips to the National Western Stockshow, white water rafting, riding horses, sledding and softball games in the front yard.  His life was his family!

Verdell is survived by his wife Hazel, his children: Jerry Young and wife Joyce, Tribune; Judy Robertson and husband Mark, Tribune; Della Rambo and husband David, Overland Park, Ks.; a brother Ralph Young, Tribune; a sister Barbara Hoffman, Tribune; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Vaughn Young; a sister Mae O’Dell and a son Danny Young.

Due to the Covid Virus, the services will just be for immediate and extended family only with Jay Young officiating. We know there are many of you that would love to attend the services, we would love to hear from you, please call, send a card or text. Thank you for your understanding.

The family suggests donations to the Verdell Young Memorial in care of Price &amp; Son Funeral Home, 322 2nd St. Tribune, Ks.

Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Clarence Verdell Young, 88, died on October 25, 2020, at his home in Tribune, Kansas. He was born on September 20th, 1932, on the family farm NW of Tribune to Lon and Eleanor (Morgan) Young. He grew up on that farm in Greeley County and attended grade school at Ruby Country School and then later at Mt. Olive Country School. He attended Greeley County High School where he participated in 4-H, Basketball and Football. Verdell was also an excellent student, graduating as Valedictorian in the class of 1951. Verdell met the love of his life Hazel Mote when they were in high school in Tribune. They married 2 years later following her high school graduation on June 2nd 1953 in Weskan, Ks. Three months after they were married Verdell was drafted into the army, where he served for 2 years, being honorably discharged in 1955 with the rank of sergeant. Their first home was on the family farmstead 23 miles NW of Tribune. 8 years later they moved just a mile away and built a house of their own, where they raised 4 children; Jerry, Danny, Judy and Della. Verdell and Hazel had been married 67 years and hardly spent a day apart.Farming was Verdell’s passion, he especially loved harvest and running a combine, which he did until the age of 85. He was also a rancher and loved feeding cattle. Verdell was one of the original investor’s in Oxtown Cattle Feeders in Tribune, Ks, where he served on the board. He also served on the Board of Directors for the First National Bank of Tribune and was a member of the Community of Christ church.One of his greatest loves was spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved camping, trips to the mountains, the lake, stock car races, snow skiing, annual family trips to the National Western Stockshow, white water rafting, riding horses, sledding and softball games in the front yard. His life was his family!Verdell is survived by his wife Hazel, his children: Jerry Young and wife Joyce, Tribune; Judy Robertson and husband Mark, Tribune; Della Rambo and husband David, Overland Park, Ks.; a brother Ralph Young, Tribune; a sister Barbara Hoffman, Tribune; 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Vaughn Young; a sister Mae O’Dell and a son Danny Young.Due to the Covid Virus, the services will just be for immediate and extended family only with Jay Young officiating. We know there are many of you that would love to attend the services, we would love to hear from you, please call, send a card or text. Thank you for your understanding.The family suggests donations to the Verdell Young Memorial in care of Price &amp; Son Funeral Home, 322 2nd St. Tribune, Ks.Burial will be in the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Clarence Verdell Young

JoAnn R. (Nass) Holton, age 76, of Goodland passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland. 
JoAnn was born September 6, 1944; her parents were Toney and Mary 
(Gibson) Nass.&nbsp; She attended grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado 
and came to Goodland her Junior year of high school.&nbsp; On July 21, 1963, 
she married A.C. Holton in Goodland; to this union two children, Angie 
and Tina. 
JoAnn worked at Mulheim Jewelry, Gibsons, the Veterinary Clinic and 
Walmart.&nbsp; She was a member of the United Methodist Church and President 
of the local Diabetes Association.&nbsp; She enjoyed crafts, beading 
necklaces, antiques, her pets, and dearly loved spending time with her 
grandchildren and family. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; sister, Carol Rodgers and brother-in-law, Dee Rodgers. 
JoAnn is survived by her husband, A.C.; daughters, Angie (Travis) Witman
 of Goodland, KS and Tina (Chris) Rice of Cuba, KS; brothers, Rich 
(Donna) Nass of Aurora, CO; Bob (Shirley) Lamb of Goodland, and Michael 
Lamb of Goodland; grandchildren, Holton (Abbie) Witman of Topeka, KS, 
Rachel Witman of Goodland, Matthew, Nathan and Jacob Rice of Cuba, KS; 
and many more family members. 
Memorials may be designated to the American Diabetes Association and may
 be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. 
Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.

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

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 </figure>JoAnn R. (Nass) Holton, age 76, of Goodland passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Topside Manor in Goodland. 
JoAnn was born September 6, 1944; her parents were Toney and Mary 
(Gibson) Nass.&nbsp; She attended grade school in Colorado Springs, Colorado 
and came to Goodland her Junior year of high school.&nbsp; On July 21, 1963, 
she married A.C. Holton in Goodland; to this union two children, Angie 
and Tina. 
JoAnn worked at Mulheim Jewelry, Gibsons, the Veterinary Clinic and 
Walmart.&nbsp; She was a member of the United Methodist Church and President 
of the local Diabetes Association.&nbsp; She enjoyed crafts, beading 
necklaces, antiques, her pets, and dearly loved spending time with her 
grandchildren and family. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents; sister, Carol Rodgers and brother-in-law, Dee Rodgers. 
JoAnn is survived by her husband, A.C.; daughters, Angie (Travis) Witman
 of Goodland, KS and Tina (Chris) Rice of Cuba, KS; brothers, Rich 
(Donna) Nass of Aurora, CO; Bob (Shirley) Lamb of Goodland, and Michael 
Lamb of Goodland; grandchildren, Holton (Abbie) Witman of Topeka, KS, 
Rachel Witman of Goodland, Matthew, Nathan and Jacob Rice of Cuba, KS; 
and many more family members. 
Memorials may be designated to the American Diabetes Association and may
 be left at the service or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. 
Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/JoAnn-Holton">HERE</a> for service details.

JoAnn R. (Nass) Holton

Michael Holland, age 2 months, of Goodland passed away Thursday, 
October 22, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; Michael was born 
August 19, 2020 to Maria Flores and Michael Holland in Denver, 
Colorado.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Judy Taylor.&nbsp;

Michael is survived by his parents,&nbsp;Maria Flores and Michael 
Holland,&nbsp;twin sister, Nayelli of Goodland; grandmothers, Sheri Hommes of
 Goodland and Kathy Howe of Greeley, Colorado; grandfathers, Celso 
Flores of Mexico and Dan Holland of Loveland, CO;&nbsp;Godmother, Jaque 
Gilliland of Goodland and many other family and friends.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be&nbsp;held at a later date.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Michael Holland, age 2 months, of Goodland passed away Thursday, 
October 22, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp; Michael was born 
August 19, 2020 to Maria Flores and Michael Holland in Denver, 
Colorado.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Judy Taylor.&nbsp;Michael is survived by his parents,&nbsp;Maria Flores and Michael 
Holland,&nbsp;twin sister, Nayelli of Goodland; grandmothers, Sheri Hommes of
 Goodland and Kathy Howe of Greeley, Colorado; grandfathers, Celso 
Flores of Mexico and Dan Holland of Loveland, CO;&nbsp;Godmother, Jaque 
Gilliland of Goodland and many other family and friends.&nbsp;A memorial service will be&nbsp;held at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Michael Holland Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 
67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Michael Holland

Betty Jo Johns, age 88 died peacefully on October 23, 2020, at Concordia
 Life Plan Community in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, following a brief 
illness. 
 She was born May 1, 1932, in Manzanola, Colorado; the only child 
born to Galen and Edna Farris Baker. Betty Jo was raised in Manzanola, 
CO, and Friend, KS, before graduating from Garden City High School, 
Garden City KS, in 1949. She received her bachelor’s degree from 
McPherson College (KS) in 1954, and her master’s degree from the 
University of Northern Colorado in 1964. 
 She married Joseph H. Johns in 1954, and celebrated fifty-six years
 together prior to his passing in 2010. Betty Jo is preceded in death 
by her mother, Edna Hopkins, her father, Galen Baker, and her 
stepfather, Ben Hopkins. She is survived by her sons, Joel, of 
Edgerton, KS, and Brock, of Oklahoma City, OK, and spouses Julie and 
Tammy, respectively. She has three grandchildren: Tyler, Paige, and 
Claire. 
 Betty Jo was a lifelong fitness enthusiast, an advocate for women’s
 athletic competition, and a pioneer in the establishment of women’s 
sports in Western Kansas. She was instrumental in establishing the 
girl’s basketball and volleyball programs at Dighton (KS) High School 
between 1955-1958, and the women’s volleyball, basketball, tennis, and 
softball programs at Garden City Community College. She commemorated 
significant birthday milestones in her lifetime through athletic 
achievements. At age 40, she played 40 sets of tennis. When she turned
 45, Betty Jo bicycled 45 miles. On her 50th birthday, she ran 50 
kilometers. During Betty Jo’s 55th birthday, she played 55 games of 
racquetball, and at age 60, she walked 60 kilometers. Betty Jo 
participated in the Bicycle Across Kansas event for several years and 
truly enjoyed every windy, dusty mile she peddled with her friends. She
 is famous for distributing both peppernuts during the holidays and 
peanut butter krispie treats to the community, college faculty and her 
students. 
 In 2006, she was honored by her Alma Mater through induction into 
the McPherson College Athletic Hall of Fame following a 26 year 
teaching, coaching, and athletic career which included pitching for five
 state championship slow-pitch softball teams, participating in five 
national slow-pitch tournaments, and her contribution to the 
establishment of women’s sports at Garden City Community College In 
2007, she was similarly inducted into the Garden City Community College 
Athletic Hall of Fame for her dedication to the furtherance of women’s 
athletic competition. 
 Following retirement, Betty Jo enjoyed volunteering at the Finney 
County Historical Society and the Garden City Travel Plaza, in addition 
to writing and painting. 
 Betty Jo’s priorities were simple: her family, her friends, and her
 students, many whom became her extended family and all of whom she 
insisted call her Betty Jo. Until her health prevented it, she 
maintained a close relationship with her college roommates from Arnold 
Hall at McPherson College. In the end, she said her preferred title was
 mom and grandma. 
 Visitation is to be held on Thursday, October 29th, from 2:00 p.m. 
to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. A graveside service and burial 
will be held on Friday, October 30th, at 1:30 p.m., at the Prairie View 
Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Friend, KS. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Garden City Community College Endowment 
Association in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty Jo Johns, age 88 died peacefully on October 23, 2020, at Concordia
 Life Plan Community in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, following a brief 
illness. 
 She was born May 1, 1932, in Manzanola, Colorado; the only child 
born to Galen and Edna Farris Baker. Betty Jo was raised in Manzanola, 
CO, and Friend, KS, before graduating from Garden City High School, 
Garden City KS, in 1949. She received her bachelor’s degree from 
McPherson College (KS) in 1954, and her master’s degree from the 
University of Northern Colorado in 1964. 
 She married Joseph H. Johns in 1954, and celebrated fifty-six years
 together prior to his passing in 2010. Betty Jo is preceded in death 
by her mother, Edna Hopkins, her father, Galen Baker, and her 
stepfather, Ben Hopkins. She is survived by her sons, Joel, of 
Edgerton, KS, and Brock, of Oklahoma City, OK, and spouses Julie and 
Tammy, respectively. She has three grandchildren: Tyler, Paige, and 
Claire. 
 Betty Jo was a lifelong fitness enthusiast, an advocate for women’s
 athletic competition, and a pioneer in the establishment of women’s 
sports in Western Kansas. She was instrumental in establishing the 
girl’s basketball and volleyball programs at Dighton (KS) High School 
between 1955-1958, and the women’s volleyball, basketball, tennis, and 
softball programs at Garden City Community College. She commemorated 
significant birthday milestones in her lifetime through athletic 
achievements. At age 40, she played 40 sets of tennis. When she turned
 45, Betty Jo bicycled 45 miles. On her 50th birthday, she ran 50 
kilometers. During Betty Jo’s 55th birthday, she played 55 games of 
racquetball, and at age 60, she walked 60 kilometers. Betty Jo 
participated in the Bicycle Across Kansas event for several years and 
truly enjoyed every windy, dusty mile she peddled with her friends. She
 is famous for distributing both peppernuts during the holidays and 
peanut butter krispie treats to the community, college faculty and her 
students. 
 In 2006, she was honored by her Alma Mater through induction into 
the McPherson College Athletic Hall of Fame following a 26 year 
teaching, coaching, and athletic career which included pitching for five
 state championship slow-pitch softball teams, participating in five 
national slow-pitch tournaments, and her contribution to the 
establishment of women’s sports at Garden City Community College In 
2007, she was similarly inducted into the Garden City Community College 
Athletic Hall of Fame for her dedication to the furtherance of women’s 
athletic competition. 
 Following retirement, Betty Jo enjoyed volunteering at the Finney 
County Historical Society and the Garden City Travel Plaza, in addition 
to writing and painting. 
 Betty Jo’s priorities were simple: her family, her friends, and her
 students, many whom became her extended family and all of whom she 
insisted call her Betty Jo. Until her health prevented it, she 
maintained a close relationship with her college roommates from Arnold 
Hall at McPherson College. In the end, she said her preferred title was
 mom and grandma. 
 Visitation is to be held on Thursday, October 29th, from 2:00 p.m. 
to 8:00 p.m. and Friday, October 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. A graveside service and burial 
will be held on Friday, October 30th, at 1:30 p.m., at the Prairie View 
Church of the Brethren Cemetery in Friend, KS. The family suggests 
memorials given to the Garden City Community College Endowment 
Association in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty Jo Johns

Howard G. Schroeder, 95, passed away October 25, 2020, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born August 17, 1925, at Dundee, to 
Henry &amp; Catherne Schroeder. He married Harriet Ann Rice and they 
later divorced.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Howard was a blaster and painter 
for Cooper Coating in Ellinwood. He was a life member of the VFW Post 
#5657 in Ellinwood. He served in the United States Navy during World War
 II and the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool 
and bowling.

Survivors include, three sons, Gary Schroeder, and Larry Schroeder 
and wife Jennifer, all of Great Bend, and Richard Schroeder of 
Hoisington; a daughter, Rebecca Adams of Venus, Texas; a brother, Bythel
 Schroeder; a sister, Alice Miller; nine grandchildren; and nine great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and ten 
siblings.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at
 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev. 
Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in Dundee Valley Cemetery with 
Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials are 
suggested to VFW Post #3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Howard G. Schroeder, 95, passed away October 25, 2020, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born August 17, 1925, at Dundee, to 
Henry &amp; Catherne Schroeder. He married Harriet Ann Rice and they 
later divorced.A lifetime Barton County resident, Howard was a blaster and painter 
for Cooper Coating in Ellinwood. He was a life member of the VFW Post 
#5657 in Ellinwood. He served in the United States Navy during World War
 II and the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing pool 
and bowling.Survivors include, three sons, Gary Schroeder, and Larry Schroeder 
and wife Jennifer, all of Great Bend, and Richard Schroeder of 
Hoisington; a daughter, Rebecca Adams of Venus, Texas; a brother, Bythel
 Schroeder; a sister, Alice Miller; nine grandchildren; and nine great 
grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and ten 
siblings.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at
 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev. 
Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in Dundee Valley Cemetery with 
Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials are 
suggested to VFW Post #3111, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Howard G. Schroeder

Felisa R. Clair, 83, of Hays, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 22, 2020.&nbsp; Felisa was born April 21, 1937, in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Dominador and Julieta (Sakamoto) Ruperto Sr.

To celebrate her life, the family will hold a private memorial on their farm at a later date.

At the age of 5, during Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Felisa grew up very quickly learning to be strong and resilient for survival.&nbsp; At age 23, she came to the United States through Canada and married Vernon Tapaoan, they had two children.&nbsp; Later, in 1970 she married William Ray “Bill” Clair, her late husband and best friend of 43 years. Together they loved serving God, providing generously to their church, family members and friends.

In her own words, “There is no blueprint for life.&nbsp; I just test the waters and do the best I can.” At the age of 60, Felisa earned a social work degree from Fort Hays State University. She later became a certified massage therapist with an unwavering passion to improve the lives of all her clients through her gift of touch.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of helping people.&nbsp;

Felisa’s life was a living example of her most treasured Bible verse, Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This precious lady, most humble and kind, with the sunniest and sweetest disposition, will be greatly missed. Through our faith in God, we are comforted and reassured that she is in our future and our hearts will not be troubled.

To all family members, friends and acquaintances, thank you so much for your expressions of kindness, sympathy, support and most of all, your prayers. “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Felisa loved and adored her family. She is survived by her four children, Ray Clair,&nbsp;Long Beach, CA; Karla Clair, Independence, MO; Dina Pruter (Doug) Hays, KS; John Tapaoan, Lenexa, KS; 13 grandchildren, Amanda Huffman; Timothy Huffman; Eva Lutz (Skip); Robin Kelly (Steve); Matthew Clair (Candace); Amber Pool (Levi); Michael Clair; Hannah Clair; Blake Pruter (Anna); Brad Pruter (Stephanie); Boone Pruter; Shawn O’Brate; Cooper Tapaoan;&nbsp;ten great grandchildren, Mario, Daniel, Savannah, Ryder, Olivia, Simon, Elijah, Josiah, Taylor, Zoe;&nbsp; one brother, Dominador Ruperto, San Diego, CA; three sisters, Milagros Burgos, Fairfield, CA;&nbsp; Nellie Santos, Natoma, KS; Ligaya Tauro, Taguid City, Philippines; and numerous nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Felisa has now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Bill; her parents; a daughter, Zoe Leeta Huffman; five sisters, Veronica &nbsp;Ruperto Ramos; Luzon Ruperto Seva; Celia Ruperto; Fatima Ruperto; Filomena Llanes; one brother, Manuel Ruperto; two grandchildren, John and Christopher Huffman.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Boys Town,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boystown.org/">https://www.boystown.org</a>&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Felisa R. Clair, 83, of Hays, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 22, 2020.&nbsp; Felisa was born April 21, 1937, in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Dominador and Julieta (Sakamoto) Ruperto Sr.To celebrate her life, the family will hold a private memorial on their farm at a later date.At the age of 5, during Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Felisa grew up very quickly learning to be strong and resilient for survival.&nbsp; At age 23, she came to the United States through Canada and married Vernon Tapaoan, they had two children.&nbsp; Later, in 1970 she married William Ray “Bill” Clair, her late husband and best friend of 43 years. Together they loved serving God, providing generously to their church, family members and friends.In her own words, “There is no blueprint for life.&nbsp; I just test the waters and do the best I can.” At the age of 60, Felisa earned a social work degree from Fort Hays State University. She later became a certified massage therapist with an unwavering passion to improve the lives of all her clients through her gift of touch.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of helping people.&nbsp;Felisa’s life was a living example of her most treasured Bible verse, Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This precious lady, most humble and kind, with the sunniest and sweetest disposition, will be greatly missed. Through our faith in God, we are comforted and reassured that she is in our future and our hearts will not be troubled.To all family members, friends and acquaintances, thank you so much for your expressions of kindness, sympathy, support and most of all, your prayers. “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1.Felisa loved and adored her family. She is survived by her four children, Ray Clair,&nbsp;Long Beach, CA; Karla Clair, Independence, MO; Dina Pruter (Doug) Hays, KS; John Tapaoan, Lenexa, KS; 13 grandchildren, Amanda Huffman; Timothy Huffman; Eva Lutz (Skip); Robin Kelly (Steve); Matthew Clair (Candace); Amber Pool (Levi); Michael Clair; Hannah Clair; Blake Pruter (Anna); Brad Pruter (Stephanie); Boone Pruter; Shawn O’Brate; Cooper Tapaoan;&nbsp;ten great grandchildren, Mario, Daniel, Savannah, Ryder, Olivia, Simon, Elijah, Josiah, Taylor, Zoe;&nbsp; one brother, Dominador Ruperto, San Diego, CA; three sisters, Milagros Burgos, Fairfield, CA;&nbsp; Nellie Santos, Natoma, KS; Ligaya Tauro, Taguid City, Philippines; and numerous nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;Felisa has now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Bill; her parents; a daughter, Zoe Leeta Huffman; five sisters, Veronica &nbsp;Ruperto Ramos; Luzon Ruperto Seva; Celia Ruperto; Fatima Ruperto; Filomena Llanes; one brother, Manuel Ruperto; two grandchildren, John and Christopher Huffman.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Boys Town,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boystown.org/">https://www.boystown.org</a>&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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