Willie G. Peters was born in Topeka, KS on August 24, 1938, and passed away on November 6, 2020, in Oberlin, KS.
 He was raised on the family farm in Red Willow County, NE. Willie 
was a farmer by trade and had many other passions in his life. He loved
 riding horses and motorcycles, hunting, watching football, John Wayne 
movies, and flying. He took great interest in playing cards, usually 
pitch at the sale barn or the Elks Club. He also enjoyed driving his 
semi-truck to haul cows, hay, or anything else to make extra money. 
 Willie learned how to fly at a young age and worked as a spray pilot
 shortly after obtaining his commercial pilot license. His favorite 
airplane was the yellow Super Cub. Willie's friends and family have 
fond memories of flying with him. Those flights usually included coyote
 hunting, checking cows, or observing the farm from the lowest altitude 
possible.
 Willie's favorite color was red, and he believed everything was 
better in red; with the exception of his John Deere green tractors. 
Willie worked hard and played hard. He had a stroke at the age of 62 
while Elk hunting in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Willie continued to 
work and live on the farm for as long as his health would allow him. In
 recent years, he was cared for at the nursing home, where COVID-19 
ended his life.
 Willie is survived by two sons: Rick Peters of Elfrida, AZ, and 
Randy (Lynda) Peters of Oberlin, KS; one daughter: Suzanne Close (Craig)
 of Pensacola, FL; nine grandchildren: Travis, Justin (Erin), CJ 
(Jenny), Caleb (Kelsey), Garrett (Amie), Toby (Vanessa), Nolan (Elisha),
 Jillian (Brandon), and Braden; and eighteen great grandchildren with 
two more on the way. Also surviving Willie are his sister, Jane 
Pennock, and numerous other relatives and friends.
 Preceding Willie in death are his parents, Cloyd and Naomi Peters; 
an infant brother, Sheldon; and a daughter-in-law, Jill Peters.

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 </figure>Willie G. Peters was born in Topeka, KS on August 24, 1938, and passed away on November 6, 2020, in Oberlin, KS.
 He was raised on the family farm in Red Willow County, NE. Willie 
was a farmer by trade and had many other passions in his life. He loved
 riding horses and motorcycles, hunting, watching football, John Wayne 
movies, and flying. He took great interest in playing cards, usually 
pitch at the sale barn or the Elks Club. He also enjoyed driving his 
semi-truck to haul cows, hay, or anything else to make extra money. 
 Willie learned how to fly at a young age and worked as a spray pilot
 shortly after obtaining his commercial pilot license. His favorite 
airplane was the yellow Super Cub. Willie's friends and family have 
fond memories of flying with him. Those flights usually included coyote
 hunting, checking cows, or observing the farm from the lowest altitude 
possible.
 Willie's favorite color was red, and he believed everything was 
better in red; with the exception of his John Deere green tractors. 
Willie worked hard and played hard. He had a stroke at the age of 62 
while Elk hunting in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Willie continued to 
work and live on the farm for as long as his health would allow him. In
 recent years, he was cared for at the nursing home, where COVID-19 
ended his life.
 Willie is survived by two sons: Rick Peters of Elfrida, AZ, and 
Randy (Lynda) Peters of Oberlin, KS; one daughter: Suzanne Close (Craig)
 of Pensacola, FL; nine grandchildren: Travis, Justin (Erin), CJ 
(Jenny), Caleb (Kelsey), Garrett (Amie), Toby (Vanessa), Nolan (Elisha),
 Jillian (Brandon), and Braden; and eighteen great grandchildren with 
two more on the way. Also surviving Willie are his sister, Jane 
Pennock, and numerous other relatives and friends.
 Preceding Willie in death are his parents, Cloyd and Naomi Peters; 
an infant brother, Sheldon; and a daughter-in-law, Jill Peters.

Willie G. Peters

Dolores A. Demel, 83, passed away November 8, 2020, Hays Medical 
Center, Hays.&nbsp; She was born January 4, 1937, in rural Great Bend, to 
Albert and Mary (Wondra) Jenisch.&nbsp; Dolores married Stephen Frank Demel 
April 23, 1957, in Odin.&nbsp; He died Oct. 22, 2014.

Dolores, a lifetime resident of rural Odin, was a farm wife and 
homemaker and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed KU basketball, Kansas City Royals, NASCAR and playing pinochle 
with her family.

Survivors include four sons, Roy Demel and wife Gracie of Ellinwood, 
Daniel Demel and wife Darlene of Claflin, Darryl Demel and wife Brandi 
of Claflin and Randy Demel of Claflin; one brother, Raymond Jenisch of 
Hoisington; two sisters, Virginia Zink of Tecumseh and Lucille Kaiser of
 Redwing; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, and one daughter, Bonita 
Demel.

Due to pandemic concerns, a private family Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin, with Father Don 
Bedore.&nbsp; Private interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Odin.&nbsp; 
Services will be available to be viewed at <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
 Public visitation will be Thursday, Nov., 12, 2020, from 3 – 8 p.m., 
and Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given Holy Family Catholic Church 
Building Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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 </figure>Dolores A. Demel, 83, passed away November 8, 2020, Hays Medical 
Center, Hays.&nbsp; She was born January 4, 1937, in rural Great Bend, to 
Albert and Mary (Wondra) Jenisch.&nbsp; Dolores married Stephen Frank Demel 
April 23, 1957, in Odin.&nbsp; He died Oct. 22, 2014.Dolores, a lifetime resident of rural Odin, was a farm wife and 
homemaker and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed KU basketball, Kansas City Royals, NASCAR and playing pinochle 
with her family.Survivors include four sons, Roy Demel and wife Gracie of Ellinwood, 
Daniel Demel and wife Darlene of Claflin, Darryl Demel and wife Brandi 
of Claflin and Randy Demel of Claflin; one brother, Raymond Jenisch of 
Hoisington; two sisters, Virginia Zink of Tecumseh and Lucille Kaiser of
 Redwing; 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was 
preceded in death by her husband, Stephen, and one daughter, Bonita 
Demel.Due to pandemic concerns, a private family Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin, with Father Don 
Bedore.&nbsp; Private interment will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, Odin.&nbsp; 
Services will be available to be viewed at <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
 Public visitation will be Thursday, Nov., 12, 2020, from 3 – 8 p.m., 
and Friday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given Holy Family Catholic Church 
Building Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Dolores A. Demel

Eunice Anderson Olson Martin was born February 17, 1921 in Rawlins 
County, KS to Oscar and Vivian Anderson. She passed away November 6, 
2020 at Stormont Vail in Topeka, KS. 

She attended high school in Oberlin
 and, upon graduation in 1938, she began teaching grade school. Eunice 
went on to Fort Hays State University in the summers to further her 
education. She taught in a country school, Herndon, and Oberlin. 

Eunice 
married Lowell Olson and to this union three children were born. They 
farmed on a farm south of Herndon until their retirement when they moved
 to Oberlin. Lowell passed away in August of 1980. After that, she began
 working in the flower shop, which she loved. 
 In 1989, she married Glenn Martin. They did a lot of traveling, 
enjoying their trips to many countries, as well as their travels 
throughout the United States. Glenn passed away in January of 2015.
 Eunice is survived by three children, Candy (Ken) Rauhut of Garden 
City, KS, Connie (Bill) Robison of Littleton, CO, and Randy (Sharon) 
Olson of Oberlin. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Mark (Tara) 
Claussen, Ross Rauhut, Kristy (Matt) Ostmeyer, Brent (Molly) Olson and 
Kerrie (Nick) Wahlmeier; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 
great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lila Thorson and stepchildren, Glenna
 (Rod) Copeland, Barry (Molly) Martin and Terry (Connie) Martin. She was
 preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Vivian Anderson; husbands, 
Lowell Olson and Glenn Martin; sister, Violet Holle and one grandson, 
David Claussen.
 Private family graveside services will be held at Oberlin Cemetery.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Decatur 
County Health Professionals Continuing Education Fund. Condolences may 
be left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Eunice Anderson Olson Martin was born February 17, 1921 in Rawlins 
County, KS to Oscar and Vivian Anderson. She passed away November 6, 
2020 at Stormont Vail in Topeka, KS. She attended high school in Oberlin
 and, upon graduation in 1938, she began teaching grade school. Eunice 
went on to Fort Hays State University in the summers to further her 
education. She taught in a country school, Herndon, and Oberlin. Eunice 
married Lowell Olson and to this union three children were born. They 
farmed on a farm south of Herndon until their retirement when they moved
 to Oberlin. Lowell passed away in August of 1980. After that, she began
 working in the flower shop, which she loved. 
 In 1989, she married Glenn Martin. They did a lot of traveling, 
enjoying their trips to many countries, as well as their travels 
throughout the United States. Glenn passed away in January of 2015.
 Eunice is survived by three children, Candy (Ken) Rauhut of Garden 
City, KS, Connie (Bill) Robison of Littleton, CO, and Randy (Sharon) 
Olson of Oberlin. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Mark (Tara) 
Claussen, Ross Rauhut, Kristy (Matt) Ostmeyer, Brent (Molly) Olson and 
Kerrie (Nick) Wahlmeier; 16 great-grandchildren; 3 
great-great-grandchildren; sister, Lila Thorson and stepchildren, Glenna
 (Rod) Copeland, Barry (Molly) Martin and Terry (Connie) Martin. She was
 preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Vivian Anderson; husbands, 
Lowell Olson and Glenn Martin; sister, Violet Holle and one grandson, 
David Claussen.
 Private family graveside services will be held at Oberlin Cemetery. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Decatur 
County Health Professionals Continuing Education Fund. Condolences may 
be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Eunice P. Martin

Ruth Zamora, age 45, died on November 6, 2020, at her residence in Leoti, Kansas.  She was born on June 20, 1975, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Clemente Zamora and Lenora Rocha.

She was a member of the Christian faith and loved singing, dancing, cooking, jokes, smiling, helping others and being as generous as she could.  She was also known to many people as “Mama Ruth”.  Ruth also worked as a CNA, EMS, waitress and cook.

Survivors include - her two sons, Luis Valencia-Zamora of Hays, Kansas, David Valencia of Wichita, Kansas, seven siblings, Debbie Chavez of McPherson, Kansas, Suzy Zamora of Dodge City, Kansas, Lewis Zamora of Anchorage, Alaska, Thomas Samora of Honolulu, Hawaii, Anna Castor of Dodge City, Kansas, Miranda and Candice.  She is also survived by many family friends, nieces and nephews, and her two beloved dogs, Bella and Daisey.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Amando Rocha, two nephews, Richard Chavez and Zach Chavez, and one niece, Alisia Mills.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas. 

Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, from 12-8 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Leoti, Kansas.

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 </figure>Ruth Zamora, age 45, died on November 6, 2020, at her residence in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on June 20, 1975, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Clemente Zamora and Lenora Rocha.She was a member of the Christian faith and loved singing, dancing, cooking, jokes, smiling, helping others and being as generous as she could. She was also known to many people as “Mama Ruth”. Ruth also worked as a CNA, EMS, waitress and cook.Survivors include - her two sons, Luis Valencia-Zamora of Hays, Kansas, David Valencia of Wichita, Kansas, seven siblings, Debbie Chavez of McPherson, Kansas, Suzy Zamora of Dodge City, Kansas, Lewis Zamora of Anchorage, Alaska, Thomas Samora of Honolulu, Hawaii, Anna Castor of Dodge City, Kansas, Miranda and Candice. She is also survived by many family friends, nieces and nephews, and her two beloved dogs, Bella and Daisey.She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Amando Rocha, two nephews, Richard Chavez and Zach Chavez, and one niece, Alisia Mills.Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at 10:30 a.m. at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, from 12-8 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Leoti, Kansas.

Ruth Zamora

Norma Mae Gatterman passed away on November 5, 2020 at Pawnee Valley 
Community Hospital in Larned. She was born July 6, 1925 at Lewis, the 
daughter of W.R. “Ray” and Iva (Jarvis) McClaren.

Norma graduated from Lewis High School in 1943, and attended Fort 
Hays Kansas State College for 2 years. She was introduced to Thoran 
Gatterman in the summer of 1942 by a mutual friend. He left for college 
at Kansas State in the fall, and they corresponded until reuniting at 
Christmas. Thoran was called to active duty in World War II in February 
of 1943 and was station in England. After the war, they married in Lewis
 on April 21, 1946, and started their farming operation. To that union 
two sons were born. On January 2, 1967, Thoran died after a long battle 
with cancer.

Norma is survived by her sons Bryan Gale (Maureen) Gatterman and 
Bruce Thoran Gatterman; three grandchildren, Lindsay (Mitch) Walter, 
Anthony “Tony” (Misha) Gatterman, and Christina Gatterman; four great 
grandsons, Cal, Davis, and Archie Walter, and Beau Gatterman; a niece, 
Chari Shoemake; newphews Gary Boldt, David Cross, and Robert Cross; 
numerous cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, 
she was predeceased by her beloved daughter-in-law Ann Gatterman, her 
sister Dorothy Boldt, her brother Melvin “Buddy” McClaren, and an infant
 sister.

Norma had vivid memories and shared stories about the Dust Bowl, the 
Great Depression, farming with her father in Ulysses, Kansas in those 
years, and World War II. She farmed with her husband, was a homemaker, 
and later worked in Lewis as an office clerk at Cross Manufacturing 
until her retirement. Norma lived in Lewis until moving to Larned in 
2009, where she lived independently until her health began failing in 
2016. She then became a resident of Country Place Senior Living until 
the time of her death.

At Lewis, she was a member of the Lewis United Methodist Church, 
Women’s Society of Christian Service, an extension unit, Northside 
Coffee Club, and several bridge clubs. She was a proud member of the 
President’s Club of the Kansas State University Ahearn Fund. She 
attended church at the Larned United Methodist Church.

Her best times were with her husband, family, and friends, attending 
music and athletic events of her children and grandchildren, cooking, 
enjoying the companionship of her dogs, and traveling to and attending 
KSU football and basketball games. In her later years she was a faithful
 television viewer of all sports, but especially the Wildcats, Royals, 
and Chiefs.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 
Lewis United Methodist Church, Lewis, with Pastor Bill Stapleton and 
Pastor Melissa Naylor presiding, service will be viewable via Facebook 
Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family
 present from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Inurnment in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lewis
 United Methodist Church, Larned United Methodist Church, Pawnee County 
Humane Society, or Country Place Senior Living in Larned, all in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. 

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 </figure>Norma Mae Gatterman passed away on November 5, 2020 at Pawnee Valley 
Community Hospital in Larned. She was born July 6, 1925 at Lewis, the 
daughter of W.R. “Ray” and Iva (Jarvis) McClaren.Norma graduated from Lewis High School in 1943, and attended Fort 
Hays Kansas State College for 2 years. She was introduced to Thoran 
Gatterman in the summer of 1942 by a mutual friend. He left for college 
at Kansas State in the fall, and they corresponded until reuniting at 
Christmas. Thoran was called to active duty in World War II in February 
of 1943 and was station in England. After the war, they married in Lewis
 on April 21, 1946, and started their farming operation. To that union 
two sons were born. On January 2, 1967, Thoran died after a long battle 
with cancer.Norma is survived by her sons Bryan Gale (Maureen) Gatterman and 
Bruce Thoran Gatterman; three grandchildren, Lindsay (Mitch) Walter, 
Anthony “Tony” (Misha) Gatterman, and Christina Gatterman; four great 
grandsons, Cal, Davis, and Archie Walter, and Beau Gatterman; a niece, 
Chari Shoemake; newphews Gary Boldt, David Cross, and Robert Cross; 
numerous cousins, and friends. In addition to her parents and husband, 
she was predeceased by her beloved daughter-in-law Ann Gatterman, her 
sister Dorothy Boldt, her brother Melvin “Buddy” McClaren, and an infant
 sister.Norma had vivid memories and shared stories about the Dust Bowl, the 
Great Depression, farming with her father in Ulysses, Kansas in those 
years, and World War II. She farmed with her husband, was a homemaker, 
and later worked in Lewis as an office clerk at Cross Manufacturing 
until her retirement. Norma lived in Lewis until moving to Larned in 
2009, where she lived independently until her health began failing in 
2016. She then became a resident of Country Place Senior Living until 
the time of her death.At Lewis, she was a member of the Lewis United Methodist Church, 
Women’s Society of Christian Service, an extension unit, Northside 
Coffee Club, and several bridge clubs. She was a proud member of the 
President’s Club of the Kansas State University Ahearn Fund. She 
attended church at the Larned United Methodist Church.Her best times were with her husband, family, and friends, attending 
music and athletic events of her children and grandchildren, cooking, 
enjoying the companionship of her dogs, and traveling to and attending 
KSU football and basketball games. In her later years she was a faithful
 television viewer of all sports, but especially the Wildcats, Royals, 
and Chiefs.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at 
Lewis United Methodist Church, Lewis, with Pastor Bill Stapleton and 
Pastor Melissa Naylor presiding, service will be viewable via Facebook 
Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Monday, November 23, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family
 present from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Inurnment in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Lewis
 United Methodist Church, Larned United Methodist Church, Pawnee County 
Humane Society, or Country Place Senior Living in Larned, all in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Norma Mae Gatterman

Douglas William Eibert, 92, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his 
home in Dighton. He was born on September 17, 1928, in Ness City to 
Francis Blair &amp; Jennie (Pettyjohn) Eibert. He married Donna Dee 
Matthies on November 6, 1949, in Scott City. 
Doug graduated from Ness City High School where he was an outstanding 
athlete. He participated in all sports and held the school pole vault 
record from 1945 to 1983. He attended Kansas State University where he 
was a member of both the football and basketball teams. He was later 
invited to the Chicago Cubs training camp for a try out. He worked on 
his family farm in Ness City, then moved to Dighton where he worked for 
Farmers Oil before beginning a 32-year career with Kansas-Nebraska 
Natural Gas Company as a service technician.

He was a member of the 
First Christian Church of Dighton where he served many years as a deacon
 and also was a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed his collection of 
rocks, arrowheads, and shark teeth; as well as hunting, fishing, and 
being a coach wherever he was needed. 
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Donna Eibert; son, D. Doug 
Eibert of Dighton; daughter, Deanne Graham of Garden City; three 
grandchildren, Ike (Kayla) Eibert, Katerra (Michael) Rowan &amp; Breven 
(Maggie) Graham; and four great-grandchildren, Kasidee, Isabelle, Pyper 
&amp; Jackson Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents and 
brother, F. Blair Eibert, Jr. 
Pastor Alana Chapman will be officiating the funeral service at the 
First Christian Church in Dighton on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30am. 
Burial will be at the Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 
noon to 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 10 at Boomhower Funeral Home in 
Dighton.

Memorials are suggested to St Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital or Children’s Mercy Hospital in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.
  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Douglas William Eibert, 92, died on Saturday, November 7, 2020, at his 
home in Dighton. He was born on September 17, 1928, in Ness City to 
Francis Blair &amp; Jennie (Pettyjohn) Eibert. He married Donna Dee 
Matthies on November 6, 1949, in Scott City. 
Doug graduated from Ness City High School where he was an outstanding 
athlete. He participated in all sports and held the school pole vault 
record from 1945 to 1983. He attended Kansas State University where he 
was a member of both the football and basketball teams. He was later 
invited to the Chicago Cubs training camp for a try out. He worked on 
his family farm in Ness City, then moved to Dighton where he worked for 
Farmers Oil before beginning a 32-year career with Kansas-Nebraska 
Natural Gas Company as a service technician. He was a member of the 
First Christian Church of Dighton where he served many years as a deacon
 and also was a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed his collection of 
rocks, arrowheads, and shark teeth; as well as hunting, fishing, and 
being a coach wherever he was needed. 
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Donna Eibert; son, D. Doug 
Eibert of Dighton; daughter, Deanne Graham of Garden City; three 
grandchildren, Ike (Kayla) Eibert, Katerra (Michael) Rowan &amp; Breven 
(Maggie) Graham; and four great-grandchildren, Kasidee, Isabelle, Pyper 
&amp; Jackson Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parents and 
brother, F. Blair Eibert, Jr. 
Pastor Alana Chapman will be officiating the funeral service at the 
First Christian Church in Dighton on Wednesday, November 11 at 10:30am. 
Burial will be at the Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from 
noon to 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 10 at Boomhower Funeral Home in 
Dighton. Memorials are suggested to St Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital or Children’s Mercy Hospital in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.
 Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Douglas William Eibert

Cecelia Edwards, age 71, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, November 12, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Church.

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637

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 </figure>Cecelia Edwards, age 71, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, November 12, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's Church.A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637

Cecelia Edwards

JoLinn was born July 5, 1968 to Frank and Nadine Railsback in the Smith 
Center Hospital. She passed away November 7, at the Sheridan County Long
 Term Care Unit in Hoxie, Kansas. Jo attended school in Jewell/Randall 
through her junior year. The family moved to Mankato and she graduated 
in 1986 from Mankato High School. She then graduated from beauty school 
in Salina a year later.&nbsp; When she was working in Beloit, she met her husband, Marvin Kaus. 
They got married April 20, 1991 in Mankato. Shortly thereafter, they 
moved to the Hoxie area to make their home. To this union, two children 
were born; ShayLinn Marie and Tyler James. 
 From a young age, she was an outdoors person who enjoyed hunting and
 fishing with her Dad. She showed animals in 4-H for many years, sheep 
and horses were her favorite. She also loved playing basketball, 
volleyball and softball. Later in life, she loved nothing more than 
watching her kids grow up, supporting them in sports and other 
activities. She also enjoyed helping Marvin on the farm with the sheep. 
She would keep a log of every baby, their gender and which ewe they 
belonged to. She also loved visiting with people at her salon, Shear 
Cuts and at the long term care where she did hair for the residents. 
 Preceding her in death are her Grandparents, and her brother, Wesley Leon. 
 JoLinn is survived by her husband, Marvin Kaus of Hoxie, KS; 
children: ShayLinn (Drew) Zweygardt of Saint Francis, KS and Tyler 
(Kiersten Burger) of Hoxie, KS; grandchild: Zander Zweygardt; parents: 
Frank and Nadine Railsback, Mankato, KS; siblings: Janelle (Steve) 
Spiegel of Formosa, KS, Jeff (Suanne) Railsback of Louisburg, KS and 
Julie Railsback of Lenexa, KS and 8 nieces and nephews. 
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Wednesday, November 11, 
2020, 10:30 A.M., at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Seguin, 
Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in the St. Martin
 of Tours Catholic Cemetery, Seguin. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 
November 10, 2020, 1:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., family greeting friends 
from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and a Vigil and Rosary Service at 7:00 
P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials 
are suggested to the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care or 
the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.

 Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com The service will be 
livestreamed.  Please check www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com to watch the 
service.

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 </figure>JoLinn was born July 5, 1968 to Frank and Nadine Railsback in the Smith 
Center Hospital. She passed away November 7, at the Sheridan County Long
 Term Care Unit in Hoxie, Kansas. Jo attended school in Jewell/Randall 
through her junior year. The family moved to Mankato and she graduated 
in 1986 from Mankato High School. She then graduated from beauty school 
in Salina a year later.&nbsp; When she was working in Beloit, she met her husband, Marvin Kaus. 
They got married April 20, 1991 in Mankato. Shortly thereafter, they 
moved to the Hoxie area to make their home. To this union, two children 
were born; ShayLinn Marie and Tyler James. 
 From a young age, she was an outdoors person who enjoyed hunting and
 fishing with her Dad. She showed animals in 4-H for many years, sheep 
and horses were her favorite. She also loved playing basketball, 
volleyball and softball. Later in life, she loved nothing more than 
watching her kids grow up, supporting them in sports and other 
activities. She also enjoyed helping Marvin on the farm with the sheep. 
She would keep a log of every baby, their gender and which ewe they 
belonged to. She also loved visiting with people at her salon, Shear 
Cuts and at the long term care where she did hair for the residents. 
 Preceding her in death are her Grandparents, and her brother, Wesley Leon. 
 JoLinn is survived by her husband, Marvin Kaus of Hoxie, KS; 
children: ShayLinn (Drew) Zweygardt of Saint Francis, KS and Tyler 
(Kiersten Burger) of Hoxie, KS; grandchild: Zander Zweygardt; parents: 
Frank and Nadine Railsback, Mankato, KS; siblings: Janelle (Steve) 
Spiegel of Formosa, KS, Jeff (Suanne) Railsback of Louisburg, KS and 
Julie Railsback of Lenexa, KS and 8 nieces and nephews. 
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Wednesday, November 11, 
2020, 10:30 A.M., at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Seguin, 
Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in the St. Martin
 of Tours Catholic Cemetery, Seguin. Visitation will be held Tuesday, 
November 10, 2020, 1:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., family greeting friends 
from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. and a Vigil and Rosary Service at 7:00 
P.M. all at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials 
are suggested to the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care or 
the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com The service will be 
livestreamed. Please check www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com to watch the 
service.

JoLinn Marie (Railsback) Kaus

Carrol D. Ribbing, age 73, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Wichita County Hospital in Leoti, Kansas.  He was born on October 27, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Eugene &amp; Geraldine Ribbing.  A resident of Leoti, Kansas since 1986 moving from Scott City, Kansas, he was a retired Truck Driver and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

He was a member of the American Legion and was past commander and was a US Selective Service Representative. 

On July 31, 1966, he married Kay Sloan.  She survives.  On April 12, 1986 he married Marlene Ford Armstrong in Leoti, Kansas.  She survives.

Survivors include his wife - Marlene Ribbing of Leoti, Kansas, One Son - Timothy &amp; Diane Nichols of Wichita, Kansas; One Daughter - Tamara &amp; Shad Hipp of Garden City, Kansas; One Step-Son - Chad &amp; Linda Armstrong of Scott City, Kansas; One Brother - Darrel &amp; Marg Ribbing of Ashland, Kansas; 3 Sisters - Ellen &amp; Ellis Hahn of Lakin, Kansas, Kaye Cronin of Garden City, Kansas, Patricia &amp; Billie Swilley of Scott City, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and One Brother - Larry Ribbing.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Presbyterian Church in Leoti, Kansas with Terry Laws presiding.

Burial will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Leoti EMS or the Wichita County Health Center in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

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 </figure>Carrol D. Ribbing, age 73, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, at the Wichita County Hospital in Leoti, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Eugene &amp; Geraldine Ribbing. A resident of Leoti, Kansas since 1986 moving from Scott City, Kansas, he was a retired Truck Driver and was a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.He was a member of the American Legion and was past commander and was a US Selective Service Representative. On July 31, 1966, he married Kay Sloan. She survives. On April 12, 1986 he married Marlene Ford Armstrong in Leoti, Kansas. She survives.Survivors include his wife - Marlene Ribbing of Leoti, Kansas, One Son - Timothy &amp; Diane Nichols of Wichita, Kansas; One Daughter - Tamara &amp; Shad Hipp of Garden City, Kansas; One Step-Son - Chad &amp; Linda Armstrong of Scott City, Kansas; One Brother - Darrel &amp; Marg Ribbing of Ashland, Kansas; 3 Sisters - Ellen &amp; Ellis Hahn of Lakin, Kansas, Kaye Cronin of Garden City, Kansas, Patricia &amp; Billie Swilley of Scott City, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his Parents and One Brother - Larry Ribbing.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the Presbyterian Church in Leoti, Kansas with Terry Laws presiding.Burial will be in the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Leoti EMS or the Wichita County Health Center in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Carrol D. Ribbing

Eloise J. Smith, 86, passed away November 5, 2020 while residing at 
Whispering Pines in Norton, Kansas. She was born December 27, 1933 in 
Oberlin, KS to Gilbert and Adelia (Holmdahl) Anderson. 

Eloise was raised
 in rural Oberlin and a DCHS graduate. After graduation, she attended 
Denver Business School. On August 31, 1952, she married Leland N. Smith 
at the Lund Covenant Church. They raised two children, Marie and Wesley.
 Leland and Eloise celebrated 67 years of marriage before Leland’s 
passing in 2019.
 Eloise worked as a secretary, bookkeeper, and a School Board Clerk. 
She was a member of the Oberlin Covenant church and the Zeta Nu Club. In
 her free time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, reading and 
nature rides around the farm.
 Eloise is survived by daughter, Marie Stapleton and her husband, 
John; son, Wesley Smith; grandchildren, Brian Smith, Lisa Johnson and 
her husband Gary, and Jason Warren, and great-granddaughter, Nichole 
Warren.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Adelia 
Anderson; sister, Phyllis Klich and her husband Jim; brother-in-law, 
Clayton Smith; sisters-in-law, Melba Hartley, Theodora May Reber and her
 husband Johnny.
 Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, November 9, 2020 
at the Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 1:00pm 
Monday, November 9, 2020 at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin.

Memorial 
contributions may be made to Oberlin Covenant Church. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Eloise J. Smith, 86, passed away November 5, 2020 while residing at 
Whispering Pines in Norton, Kansas. She was born December 27, 1933 in 
Oberlin, KS to Gilbert and Adelia (Holmdahl) Anderson. Eloise was raised
 in rural Oberlin and a DCHS graduate. After graduation, she attended 
Denver Business School. On August 31, 1952, she married Leland N. Smith 
at the Lund Covenant Church. They raised two children, Marie and Wesley.
 Leland and Eloise celebrated 67 years of marriage before Leland’s 
passing in 2019.
 Eloise worked as a secretary, bookkeeper, and a School Board Clerk. 
She was a member of the Oberlin Covenant church and the Zeta Nu Club. In
 her free time, she enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting, reading and 
nature rides around the farm.
 Eloise is survived by daughter, Marie Stapleton and her husband, 
John; son, Wesley Smith; grandchildren, Brian Smith, Lisa Johnson and 
her husband Gary, and Jason Warren, and great-granddaughter, Nichole 
Warren.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Adelia 
Anderson; sister, Phyllis Klich and her husband Jim; brother-in-law, 
Clayton Smith; sisters-in-law, Melba Hartley, Theodora May Reber and her
 husband Johnny.
 Graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, November 9, 2020 
at the Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 1:00pm 
Monday, November 9, 2020 at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Oberlin Covenant Church. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com

Eloise Joan Smith

Ethan Travis “E.T.” Mai, 56, Hays, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at his home.

He was born September 29, 1964, in 
Pensacola, Florida, the son of Jan Lawler and Elwood Mai.&nbsp; He was a 1982
 graduate of Russell High School.&nbsp; On August 31, 1999, he was united in 
marriage to Tracy Lynn Dinges in Estes Park, Colorado, and they 
celebrated 21 years of marriage.&nbsp; His family meant everything to him.&nbsp; 
He loved his wife dearly and was a very strong believer in God and the 
Bible.&nbsp; Ethan loved drawing, fixing up the house, working with cattle, 
horseback riding, and being very involved with all the things Peyton and
 Colton had going on.

Survivors include his wife Tracy of 
Hays, three sons: Colton Mai of Hays, Trenton Mai of Schoenchen, and 
Brandon Mai of Concordia, a daughter: Peyton Mai of Hays, his mother: 
Jan Lawler of Russell, his mother-in-law: Marlene Sloan and husband 
Howard of Hays, his father-in-law: Thomas Dinges and wife Susan of 
Schoenchen, a sister: Jana Mai of Urbandale, IA and her children: 
Calvin, Olivia, and Chase, a brother-in-law: Cole Dinges and wife 
Stephanie of Schoenchen, three sisters-in-law: Tashia Becker and husband
 Robert of Hays and their children: Tressa, Omar, and Lane, Alissa 
Hammerschmidt (Dinges) and husband Travis of Gorham, and Amanda Brown 
and husband Chad of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his father Elwood Mai and a daughter Morgan Mai.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church 
with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays
 Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday 
at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 7:30 pm on Tuesday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Colton and Peyton Mai 
Education Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ethan may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Ethan Travis “E.T.” Mai, 56, Hays, died Friday, November 6, 2020, at his home.He was born September 29, 1964, in 
Pensacola, Florida, the son of Jan Lawler and Elwood Mai.&nbsp; He was a 1982
 graduate of Russell High School.&nbsp; On August 31, 1999, he was united in 
marriage to Tracy Lynn Dinges in Estes Park, Colorado, and they 
celebrated 21 years of marriage.&nbsp; His family meant everything to him.&nbsp; 
He loved his wife dearly and was a very strong believer in God and the 
Bible.&nbsp; Ethan loved drawing, fixing up the house, working with cattle, 
horseback riding, and being very involved with all the things Peyton and
 Colton had going on.Survivors include his wife Tracy of 
Hays, three sons: Colton Mai of Hays, Trenton Mai of Schoenchen, and 
Brandon Mai of Concordia, a daughter: Peyton Mai of Hays, his mother: 
Jan Lawler of Russell, his mother-in-law: Marlene Sloan and husband 
Howard of Hays, his father-in-law: Thomas Dinges and wife Susan of 
Schoenchen, a sister: Jana Mai of Urbandale, IA and her children: 
Calvin, Olivia, and Chase, a brother-in-law: Cole Dinges and wife 
Stephanie of Schoenchen, three sisters-in-law: Tashia Becker and husband
 Robert of Hays and their children: Tressa, Omar, and Lane, Alissa 
Hammerschmidt (Dinges) and husband Travis of Gorham, and Amanda Brown 
and husband Chad of Hays.He was preceded in death by his father Elwood Mai and a daughter Morgan Mai.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church 
with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday at Hays
 Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday 
at the church.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 7:30 pm on Tuesday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Colton and Peyton Mai 
Education Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Ethan may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Ethan Travis 'E.T.' Mai

James "Jimmy" Gettmann, age 65, of Stockton (formerly of Wichita), 
passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To honor his wishes, cremation was chosen.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the James
 Gettmann Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James "Jimmy" Gettmann, age 65, of Stockton (formerly of Wichita), 
passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp;To honor his wishes, cremation was chosen.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the James
 Gettmann Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

James 'Jimmy' Gettmann

Kenneth Schneider, age 85, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, WaKeeney.&nbsp; He was born February 9, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, to Harm and Elsie (Eichman) Schneider. &nbsp;

A proud veteran, Kenneth served our country in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; Dorothy “Dot” Smith became Kenneths’ wife on September 18, 1957, in Mexico.&nbsp; They enjoyed 54 years of marriage until Dot’s death on February 3, 2012.&nbsp; Kenneth spent his life on the family farm until 1982, when he and Dot moved to town because of health reasons.&nbsp; They spent years there enjoying life.

Those left to mourn his passing include his son, Michael W. and wife Sirena of WaKeeney; five grandchildren, Michael H. (Jenny), Marc (Joey), Genna, Nicole, and Sheena; and ten great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; daughter, Ginger; son, Kent; brothers, Leon and Leonard; and two sisters, Ladonna and Clarice.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Inurnment and committal will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Donations to the church may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

Words of comfort may be left online at www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Kenneth Schneider, age 85, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, WaKeeney.&nbsp; He was born February 9, 1935, in Hays, Kansas, to Harm and Elsie (Eichman) Schneider. &nbsp;A proud veteran, Kenneth served our country in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; Dorothy “Dot” Smith became Kenneths’ wife on September 18, 1957, in Mexico.&nbsp; They enjoyed 54 years of marriage until Dot’s death on February 3, 2012.&nbsp; Kenneth spent his life on the family farm until 1982, when he and Dot moved to town because of health reasons.&nbsp; They spent years there enjoying life.Those left to mourn his passing include his son, Michael W. and wife Sirena of WaKeeney; five grandchildren, Michael H. (Jenny), Marc (Joey), Genna, Nicole, and Sheena; and ten great-grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; daughter, Ginger; son, Kent; brothers, Leon and Leonard; and two sisters, Ladonna and Clarice.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Inurnment and committal will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.Memorial contributions are suggested to the United Methodist Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Donations to the church may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;Words of comfort may be left online at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Kenneth Schneider

Olivia Rose Hamby, infant daughter of Sage Martinz and Joshua Hamby, 
was born on November 2, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, and 
then peacefully passed away in her father’s arms a few hours later.

She is survived by her parents, Joshua and Sage, and a brother, Ethan
 Martinz, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Ronnie Hamby and 
Katrina Anderson, and Janice and Daniel Lauber, all of Great Bend; 
maternal grandparents, Charlie Martinz of Great Bend, and Sara Martinz 
of Ellinwood; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 12th,
 2020, at the funeral home. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, 
November 13, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment 
will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Olivia Hamby Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Olivia Rose Hamby, infant daughter of Sage Martinz and Joshua Hamby, 
was born on November 2, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, and 
then peacefully passed away in her father’s arms a few hours later.She is survived by her parents, Joshua and Sage, and a brother, Ethan
 Martinz, all of the home; paternal grandparents, Ronnie Hamby and 
Katrina Anderson, and Janice and Daniel Lauber, all of Great Bend; 
maternal grandparents, Charlie Martinz of Great Bend, and Sara Martinz 
of Ellinwood; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, November 12th,
 2020, at the funeral home. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, 
November 13, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment 
will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Olivia Hamby Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Olivia Rose Hamby

Kenton Keith Krehbiel, 71, of Colby, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 
at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis, in Topeka, KS. He
 was born July 24, 1949, in Hutchinson, KS, to Walter and Dorothy 
(Goering) Krehbiel. 

Kenton started school at Pretty Prairie and 
graduated from Inman High School, in 1967. He then attended Brown Mackie
 College in Salina, where he met Sheila Nonamaker, of Cedar, KS. They 
were married August 21, 1968, at the Inman Mennonite Church. They lived 
in Kansas City for a time, where they both worked at KU Med Center, then
 Kenton managed King’s Food Host. In 1973, the couple moved to Colby, KS
 and bought Murphy’s Café, which they ran for one year. Kenton then 
worked at the Colby Super Market for 4 years, before beginning his 
career with the United States Postal Service. He worked for the USPS 
from 1975, until retiring in 2012. He served as the Goodland Postmaster 
from 1997-2004 and the Colby Postmaster from 2004-2012. 
Kenton was very active in his community. Growing up he was a member of 
the Reno County Thomadora 4-H Club and then was leader for the 
Tumbleweed 4-H Club, in Colby for 14 years, while his girls were members
 and continued to support the organization. He was a member of Kiwanis 
from 1974 until his death and held many positions at the state and local
 levels. He supported Colby Community College as a Trustee from 
1989-present and was a member of the CCC Endowment Foundation, serving 
many positions. He was a member of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer 
Program) for 16 years and volunteered for Genesis Food Bank. He was also
 a Trustee for the Pierre Henry Foundation, a member of Friends of 
Pioneer Memorial Library and supported the Thomas County Historical 
Society and helped with many of their events. Kenton was a member of the
 Inman Mennonite Church and attended the Colby United Methodist Church 
and Celebration Community Church. 
Kenton had many hobbies, including collecting baseball cards, coins, and
 ball caps, golfing, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed volunteering as a 
Scholar’s Bowl judge and showing his support at the various local high 
school and college events. He attended many of his grandchildren’s 
events also. 
Kenton was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Steven Hanschu. 
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sheila; daughters, Sharon 
(Michael) Hansen and Brenda (Adam) Inman; grandchildren, Jacob and Caleb
 Hansen and Avery, Brady and Colby Inman; sister Beth Hanschu, brother 
Kevin (Sue) Krehbiel, uncle Clarence Goering and numerous nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends. 
There will be a drive-through visitation on the North side of the Colby 
United Methodist Church, on Sunday, November 8, 2020, from 5-7:00 p.m. A
 Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020, 
outside the Colby Community College Cultural Arts Building. Masks are 
required and you will need to bring your own lawn chairs for the 
service. Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020
 at the North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS.

Memorials are suggested to the 
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation or the Kenton &amp; Sheila Krehbiel CCC Band 
Student Scholarship and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenton Keith Krehbiel, 71, of Colby, died Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 
at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis, in Topeka, KS. He
 was born July 24, 1949, in Hutchinson, KS, to Walter and Dorothy 
(Goering) Krehbiel. Kenton started school at Pretty Prairie and 
graduated from Inman High School, in 1967. He then attended Brown Mackie
 College in Salina, where he met Sheila Nonamaker, of Cedar, KS. They 
were married August 21, 1968, at the Inman Mennonite Church. They lived 
in Kansas City for a time, where they both worked at KU Med Center, then
 Kenton managed King’s Food Host. In 1973, the couple moved to Colby, KS
 and bought Murphy’s Café, which they ran for one year. Kenton then 
worked at the Colby Super Market for 4 years, before beginning his 
career with the United States Postal Service. He worked for the USPS 
from 1975, until retiring in 2012. He served as the Goodland Postmaster 
from 1997-2004 and the Colby Postmaster from 2004-2012. 
Kenton was very active in his community. Growing up he was a member of 
the Reno County Thomadora 4-H Club and then was leader for the 
Tumbleweed 4-H Club, in Colby for 14 years, while his girls were members
 and continued to support the organization. He was a member of Kiwanis 
from 1974 until his death and held many positions at the state and local
 levels. He supported Colby Community College as a Trustee from 
1989-present and was a member of the CCC Endowment Foundation, serving 
many positions. He was a member of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer 
Program) for 16 years and volunteered for Genesis Food Bank. He was also
 a Trustee for the Pierre Henry Foundation, a member of Friends of 
Pioneer Memorial Library and supported the Thomas County Historical 
Society and helped with many of their events. Kenton was a member of the
 Inman Mennonite Church and attended the Colby United Methodist Church 
and Celebration Community Church. 
Kenton had many hobbies, including collecting baseball cards, coins, and
 ball caps, golfing, fishing and hunting. He enjoyed volunteering as a 
Scholar’s Bowl judge and showing his support at the various local high 
school and college events. He attended many of his grandchildren’s 
events also. 
Kenton was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Steven Hanschu. 
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sheila; daughters, Sharon 
(Michael) Hansen and Brenda (Adam) Inman; grandchildren, Jacob and Caleb
 Hansen and Avery, Brady and Colby Inman; sister Beth Hanschu, brother 
Kevin (Sue) Krehbiel, uncle Clarence Goering and numerous nieces, 
nephews, cousins and friends. 
There will be a drive-through visitation on the North side of the Colby 
United Methodist Church, on Sunday, November 8, 2020, from 5-7:00 p.m. A
 Funeral Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2020, 
outside the Colby Community College Cultural Arts Building. Masks are 
required and you will need to bring your own lawn chairs for the 
service. Burial will take place at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 10, 2020
 at the North Inman Cemetery, Inman, KS. Memorials are suggested to the 
Kansas Kiwanis Foundation or the Kenton &amp; Sheila Krehbiel CCC Band 
Student Scholarship and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kenton Keith Krehbiel

Florence "Flo" Rodriguez, of Colby, Kansas, passed away peacefully, in 
the presence of her children, in Hays, Kansas, on November 3, 2020, at 
the age of 74. 
Flo was born on November 6, 1945 in Lakin, Kansas. She graduated from 
Deerfield High School in 1963. She was a long-time resident of Colby and
 worked at Colby Elementary School where she was a Paraprofessional and 
will most fondly be remembered as a beloved cross guard. 
Flo was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed
 her role as a regular lector and an avid volunteer. She also enjoyed 
her time assisting the elderly via hospice care. As a result of her 
generous spirit and great personality, she was loved by many and her 
influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. Flo 
enjoyed spending time with her 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren 
and 3 great-great grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, 
thrift shopping, and Facebook. 
Flo is survived by her children, Eddie Rojas, Brian Rojas, Rina 
Brungardt, Adrienne Weigand and David Rodriguez; brother Tony Garcia and
 sister Frances Medina. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Timmie
 Hernandez, Mary Otero and Jennie Bribiesca; brothers, Curilio Silva, 
Murilio Silva and Vincent Gallegos and her mother Josefa Garcia. 
Visitation will take place from 1-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020,
 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, followed by recitation of the Rosary at 
3:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 9, 
2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas. Burial will 
follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, KS. 
Memorials are suggested to the church and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 
The family strongly requests masks be worn during all services and social distancing be respected.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Florence "Flo" Rodriguez, of Colby, Kansas, passed away peacefully, in 
the presence of her children, in Hays, Kansas, on November 3, 2020, at 
the age of 74. 
Flo was born on November 6, 1945 in Lakin, Kansas. She graduated from 
Deerfield High School in 1963. She was a long-time resident of Colby and
 worked at Colby Elementary School where she was a Paraprofessional and 
will most fondly be remembered as a beloved cross guard. 
Flo was a devoted member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed
 her role as a regular lector and an avid volunteer. She also enjoyed 
her time assisting the elderly via hospice care. As a result of her 
generous spirit and great personality, she was loved by many and her 
influence will forever remain in the lives of all who knew her. Flo 
enjoyed spending time with her 17 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren 
and 3 great-great grandchildren. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, 
thrift shopping, and Facebook. 
Flo is survived by her children, Eddie Rojas, Brian Rojas, Rina 
Brungardt, Adrienne Weigand and David Rodriguez; brother Tony Garcia and
 sister Frances Medina. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Timmie
 Hernandez, Mary Otero and Jennie Bribiesca; brothers, Curilio Silva, 
Murilio Silva and Vincent Gallegos and her mother Josefa Garcia. 
Visitation will take place from 1-3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020,
 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, followed by recitation of the Rosary at 
3:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., on Monday, November 9, 
2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, Kansas. Burial will 
follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery, Garden City, KS. 
Memorials are suggested to the church and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 
The family strongly requests masks be worn during all services and social distancing be respected.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Florence 'Flo' Rodriguez

Linda LoRee Hiser, 77, passed from this life on November 3, 2020, at 
Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, KS. Linda was born December 15, 1942,
 in Liberal, KS, the only child of Lloyd Homer and Ada Viola Fowler 
Hiser. Linda was the granddaughter of two early pioneer families in the 
area, Charley A. and Tamer Ella Fowler and George and Luella Hiser. 
	Linda’s childhood was spent on a farm about halfway between Guymon, OK 
and Elkhart, KS. She had many pet dogs, her special horse, Jip, and 
chickens. One year Linda was able to participate in part of the annual 
Point of Rocks Trail Riders journey to Guymon. She was a farm girl and 
loved living in the country with the wide open spaces and beautiful 
sunrises and sunsets. She also loved to go fishing with the family on 
the weekends, usually at Lake Carl Etling or Clayton Lake. In her adult 
years, Linda had many faithful animal companions also. Her special dogs,
 Chai and Sunday Mae, were an important part of Linda’s life. Linda 
took over the management of the family farm after her father’s death and
 was still involved with running the family business at the time of her 
passing. 
	Education began for Linda in the Guymon Public schools where she spent 
12 years. After graduation from Guymon High School in 1960, Linda 
continued her education at Panhandle A &amp; M College in Goodwell, 
graduating in 1964 with a degree in Business Administration. Linda 
became a high school teacher and taught English and Business classes for
 6 years in the schools at Weskan, Norcatur and Jennings, KS. Linda 
furthered her education at Fort Hays University earning a Master’s 
degree in Business Education in 1970. 
	Family history was of special interest for Linda and her Mother and 
they spent several years traveling to various states and going to the 
courthouses to find the actual records and original documents that 
related to their family genealogy. Linda had an amazing knowledge of the
 family history going back several generations and frequently informed 
other family members of the family stories and people that were in the 
family ancestry. 
	Seeing new places and traveling to far off lands was in Linda’s blood. 
Her ancestors had moved frequently to various locations and Linda felt 
her desire to travel came about naturally. While Linda’s Mother was 
still living, they traveled to Hawaii, Niagara Falls, the Pacific 
Northwest, and several countries in Europe. This was in addition to all 
the exploring around the United States that they had done in their 
genealogical travel searches. 
	After Linda lost her father, Linda continued to take many exciting 
trips and learned much about the cultures and customs of many different 
countries. Linda was able to explore and enjoy many trips with Dr. 
Perido and his wife and friends. Their travels took them to Antarctica, 
South America, Canada, Egypt, Australia, Europe and other countries. 
	Many adventures and travels also were made with Linda’s cousins, 
Donnita and Gary Wilson and LaVern Daniluk. The group traveled to Europe
 and took a couple of river cruises through Hungary, Germany, Austria, 
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Luxembourg. Linda was also able to tour 
France including Normandy where she was thanked as an American for 
defending France during WWII by the grateful French citizens. Linda 
really enjoyed visiting Paris and Prague. Other adventures took Linda 
to Alaska. Through Linda’s years of travel she was able to experience 
and travel to each continent except the Arctic. 
	The Elkhart community and Texas County, OK were home for Linda. After 
moving back to the Oklahoma Panhandle in the 1970’s, Linda became a 
member of the Friendly Neighbors Home Extension Club. She later joined 
the Coterie Club and loved being a member and the fun of being one of 
the Red Hat Ladies. She was also involved with the Elkhart Chamber of 
Commerce. Linda loved baseball and was one of the Elkhart Dusters most 
ardent fans. 
	Linda was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Elkhart. 
Declining health kept her from attending as much as she wanted in her 
last few years. 
	Linda is survived by first cousins Ella Durham, Donnita Wilson, LaVern 
Daniluk, Ruth Harrington, Pearl Turner, Linda Taylor, Marjorie Stritzke 
and Lois Luellen. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, 
many aunts and uncles – Lenora Ferguson, Bertha Fowler, Wardie Fowler, 
Austin Fowler, Mattie Fowler, Lillian Pugh, Harold Fowler, Maude Kyte 
and Everett Hiser. She was also preceded in death by many first cousins
 – Charlie Ferguson, Glen Ferguson, George Ferguson, Jr, Alice Cooper, 
Mary Hill, LeRoy Ferguson, Paul Fowler, Wayne Fowler, Oneta Underwood, 
Alice Willis, Kenneth Fowler, Lonnie Fowler, Leonard Fowler, Homer 
Fowler, David Pugh, Vernon Kyte, Marcella Vanergriffe, Margaret Crafts, 
and Ada Kyte. 
	Funeral service for Linda will be held at the First Christian Church in
 Elkhart, Kansas, with Pastor Jim Cunningham officiating on Monday, 
November 9, 2020, at 2:00 pm. Funeral service may also be viewed on 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Live. Interment will follow at the 
Elkhart Cemetery. Visitation will be at Garnand Funeral Home on Sunday, 
November 8, 2020, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

Linda has asked that 
memorial donations be made to the following organizations; Guiding Eyes 
for the Blind, Morton County Historical Society Museum, Morton County 
Library, or Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo Program in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.  Condolences may 
be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/11/1604692493705.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Linda LoRee Hiser, 77, passed from this life on November 3, 2020, at 
Morton County Hospital in Elkhart, KS. Linda was born December 15, 1942,
 in Liberal, KS, the only child of Lloyd Homer and Ada Viola Fowler 
Hiser. Linda was the granddaughter of two early pioneer families in the 
area, Charley A. and Tamer Ella Fowler and George and Luella Hiser. 
	Linda’s childhood was spent on a farm about halfway between Guymon, OK 
and Elkhart, KS. She had many pet dogs, her special horse, Jip, and 
chickens. One year Linda was able to participate in part of the annual 
Point of Rocks Trail Riders journey to Guymon. She was a farm girl and 
loved living in the country with the wide open spaces and beautiful 
sunrises and sunsets. She also loved to go fishing with the family on 
the weekends, usually at Lake Carl Etling or Clayton Lake. In her adult 
years, Linda had many faithful animal companions also. Her special dogs,
 Chai and Sunday Mae, were an important part of Linda’s life. Linda 
took over the management of the family farm after her father’s death and
 was still involved with running the family business at the time of her 
passing. 
	Education began for Linda in the Guymon Public schools where she spent 
12 years. After graduation from Guymon High School in 1960, Linda 
continued her education at Panhandle A &amp; M College in Goodwell, 
graduating in 1964 with a degree in Business Administration. Linda 
became a high school teacher and taught English and Business classes for
 6 years in the schools at Weskan, Norcatur and Jennings, KS. Linda 
furthered her education at Fort Hays University earning a Master’s 
degree in Business Education in 1970. 
	Family history was of special interest for Linda and her Mother and 
they spent several years traveling to various states and going to the 
courthouses to find the actual records and original documents that 
related to their family genealogy. Linda had an amazing knowledge of the
 family history going back several generations and frequently informed 
other family members of the family stories and people that were in the 
family ancestry. 
	Seeing new places and traveling to far off lands was in Linda’s blood. 
Her ancestors had moved frequently to various locations and Linda felt 
her desire to travel came about naturally. While Linda’s Mother was 
still living, they traveled to Hawaii, Niagara Falls, the Pacific 
Northwest, and several countries in Europe. This was in addition to all 
the exploring around the United States that they had done in their 
genealogical travel searches. 
	After Linda lost her father, Linda continued to take many exciting 
trips and learned much about the cultures and customs of many different 
countries. Linda was able to explore and enjoy many trips with Dr. 
Perido and his wife and friends. Their travels took them to Antarctica, 
South America, Canada, Egypt, Australia, Europe and other countries. 
	Many adventures and travels also were made with Linda’s cousins, 
Donnita and Gary Wilson and LaVern Daniluk. The group traveled to Europe
 and took a couple of river cruises through Hungary, Germany, Austria, 
Czech Republic, Slovakia and Luxembourg. Linda was also able to tour 
France including Normandy where she was thanked as an American for 
defending France during WWII by the grateful French citizens. Linda 
really enjoyed visiting Paris and Prague. Other adventures took Linda 
to Alaska. Through Linda’s years of travel she was able to experience 
and travel to each continent except the Arctic. 
	The Elkhart community and Texas County, OK were home for Linda. After 
moving back to the Oklahoma Panhandle in the 1970’s, Linda became a 
member of the Friendly Neighbors Home Extension Club. She later joined 
the Coterie Club and loved being a member and the fun of being one of 
the Red Hat Ladies. She was also involved with the Elkhart Chamber of 
Commerce. Linda loved baseball and was one of the Elkhart Dusters most 
ardent fans. 
	Linda was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Elkhart. 
Declining health kept her from attending as much as she wanted in her 
last few years. 
	Linda is survived by first cousins Ella Durham, Donnita Wilson, LaVern 
Daniluk, Ruth Harrington, Pearl Turner, Linda Taylor, Marjorie Stritzke 
and Lois Luellen. She was preceded in death by her Father and Mother, 
many aunts and uncles – Lenora Ferguson, Bertha Fowler, Wardie Fowler, 
Austin Fowler, Mattie Fowler, Lillian Pugh, Harold Fowler, Maude Kyte 
and Everett Hiser. She was also preceded in death by many first cousins
 – Charlie Ferguson, Glen Ferguson, George Ferguson, Jr, Alice Cooper, 
Mary Hill, LeRoy Ferguson, Paul Fowler, Wayne Fowler, Oneta Underwood, 
Alice Willis, Kenneth Fowler, Lonnie Fowler, Leonard Fowler, Homer 
Fowler, David Pugh, Vernon Kyte, Marcella Vanergriffe, Margaret Crafts, 
and Ada Kyte. 
	Funeral service for Linda will be held at the First Christian Church in
 Elkhart, Kansas, with Pastor Jim Cunningham officiating on Monday, 
November 9, 2020, at 2:00 pm. Funeral service may also be viewed on 
Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Live. Interment will follow at the 
Elkhart Cemetery. Visitation will be at Garnand Funeral Home on Sunday, 
November 8, 2020, from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Linda has asked that 
memorial donations be made to the following organizations; Guiding Eyes 
for the Blind, Morton County Historical Society Museum, Morton County 
Library, or Oklahoma Panhandle State University Rodeo Program in care of
 Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950. Condolences may 
be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Linda LoRee Hiser

Marcia Lynn Cochran, 77, of Norton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Andbe Home in Norton. 

Marcia was born in Norton, on May 6, 1943, to Lyle Walter and Helen Amelia (Belden) Cochran.  She grew up northeast of Norton on the family farm and attended Dry Creek Rural Grade School.  Marcia loved being on the farm, being outside and playing with the animals, especially her dogs and the pigs.  After her father passed away, they sold the family farm and moved to town in 1971.  After her mother passed away in 1993, she moved in with her sister, Geraldine.  Marcia idolized her sister and enjoyed the time living with her, having Cokes in the afternoons, watching television together, and most importantly, and helping care for Geraldine when she was sick.  Upon Geraldine's passing in 1994, Marcia found her new home at the Andbe Home.  Marcia truly loved it there and considered it "her" home and let it be known in the family.  The Andbe Home staff and residents were her extended special family.  

In her younger years, Marcia attended Grace and Glory Sunday School and the Trinity Episcopal Church.  With her mom, she attended many meetings and socials with the Happy Homemakers, EHU and the Sunshine Club.  

Marcia wasn't afraid to let her opinion be known in her own special way. She always had a grin and loved hugs. She loved her stuffed animals holding on to them when she watched television or when she went to bed.  Eagles and the American Flag were very important to Marcia and she loved that her family members were veterans so the 4th of July was her favorite holiday. She also loved praying hands.  Marcia's favorite singer was Elvis Presley and she loved listening to his music and from time to time could be heard singing along.  She spent many hours watching television and reading her TV Guide.  Marcia loved her family and friends and could always be counted on to make them smile. 

Survivors include:  her niece, Deborah (John) Lindenman, Morland; nephews, David Corns and Elvin Edgett, both of Norton; Michael Cochran and Carl Holmquist, both of Minnesota; great nieces, Stacie Minson, WaKeeney; Tamara (Roger) VanLoenen, Hill City; great nephews, Shawn (Melissa) Lindenman, Morland; Cory (Beth) Lindenman, Winfield; and Brent (Heather) Lindenman, Central City, Nebraska; five great-great-nephews and seven great-great-nieces; other relatives and many friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Geraldine Corns; brother, Lyle Walter Cochran; niece, Pamela (Corns) Edgett and her nephew, James Cochran.  

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Norton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Andbe Home Resident Activities Fund in care of Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, Kansas.  Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com

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 </figure>Marcia Lynn Cochran, 77, of Norton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, at the Andbe Home in Norton. Marcia was born in Norton, on May 6, 1943, to Lyle Walter and Helen Amelia (Belden) Cochran. She grew up northeast of Norton on the family farm and attended Dry Creek Rural Grade School. Marcia loved being on the farm, being outside and playing with the animals, especially her dogs and the pigs. After her father passed away, they sold the family farm and moved to town in 1971. After her mother passed away in 1993, she moved in with her sister, Geraldine. Marcia idolized her sister and enjoyed the time living with her, having Cokes in the afternoons, watching television together, and most importantly, and helping care for Geraldine when she was sick. Upon Geraldine's passing in 1994, Marcia found her new home at the Andbe Home. Marcia truly loved it there and considered it "her" home and let it be known in the family. The Andbe Home staff and residents were her extended special family. In her younger years, Marcia attended Grace and Glory Sunday School and the Trinity Episcopal Church. With her mom, she attended many meetings and socials with the Happy Homemakers, EHU and the Sunshine Club. Marcia wasn't afraid to let her opinion be known in her own special way. She always had a grin and loved hugs. She loved her stuffed animals holding on to them when she watched television or when she went to bed. Eagles and the American Flag were very important to Marcia and she loved that her family members were veterans so the 4th of July was her favorite holiday. She also loved praying hands. Marcia's favorite singer was Elvis Presley and she loved listening to his music and from time to time could be heard singing along. She spent many hours watching television and reading her TV Guide. Marcia loved her family and friends and could always be counted on to make them smile. Survivors include: her niece, Deborah (John) Lindenman, Morland; nephews, David Corns and Elvin Edgett, both of Norton; Michael Cochran and Carl Holmquist, both of Minnesota; great nieces, Stacie Minson, WaKeeney; Tamara (Roger) VanLoenen, Hill City; great nephews, Shawn (Melissa) Lindenman, Morland; Cory (Beth) Lindenman, Winfield; and Brent (Heather) Lindenman, Central City, Nebraska; five great-great-nephews and seven great-great-nieces; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Geraldine Corns; brother, Lyle Walter Cochran; niece, Pamela (Corns) Edgett and her nephew, James Cochran. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, November 7, 2020 at the Norton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Andbe Home Resident Activities Fund in care of Enfield Funeral Home, Norton, Kansas. Condolences may be left at www.enfieldfh.com

Marcia Lynn Cochran

La Donna Ackerman, 81, of Lenexa, KS passed away November 3, 2020, at the Olathe Health Hospice House due to cancer.

She was born February 18, 1939 in Goodland, KS to Rolla and Bernice 
Ackerman. La Donna grew up on the family farm near Brewster, KS and 
graduated from Brewster High School in 1957. She also graduated from 
Kansas State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in 
Mathematics and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Following college, she moved to the Kansas City area where she was 
employed at Business Men’s Assurance Company of America and TWA. La 
Donna then moved to Denver, CO and worked for Storage Tech. After 
Denver, she lived in Minneapolis, MN where she worked at Northwest 
Airlines before returning to Kansas City. She enjoyed the challenges of 
her work as a computer analyst and was an innovator in the field.&nbsp;

La Donna loved to travel. She went on frequent trips to places such 
as Australia, China, Peru, as well as several locations across Europe. 
She also enjoyed visiting art museums, watching foreign films, 
gardening, painting, reading and cheering on the K-State basketball and 
football teams. La Donna was a devoted sister, aunt and friend. She 
delighted in spending time with her loved ones and giving them 
meaningful gifts.

Her parents, Rolla and Bernice Ackerman, her aunt, Rita Ackerman and her brother, Ronald Ackerman, preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sisters Karen Lucas, Gardner, KS and Cheryl 
(Dale) Swiggett, Edmond, OK. She is also survived by several nieces and 
nephews, including Lea (Vaughn) Studer, Olathe, KS; Lane Linthacum, 
Goodland, KS; Suzanne (James) Davis, Richardson, TX; Darren (Nicole) 
Swiggett, Jenks, OK; Ron (Valerie) Ackerman, Gering, NE and Robert 
Ackerman, Scottsbluff, NE, as well as some great nieces and nephews, and
 many extended family members and friends.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/LaDonna-Ackerman">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>La Donna Ackerman, 81, of Lenexa, KS passed away November 3, 2020, at the Olathe Health Hospice House due to cancer.She was born February 18, 1939 in Goodland, KS to Rolla and Bernice 
Ackerman. La Donna grew up on the family farm near Brewster, KS and 
graduated from Brewster High School in 1957. She also graduated from 
Kansas State University in 1961 with a Bachelor of Science in 
Mathematics and was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.Following college, she moved to the Kansas City area where she was 
employed at Business Men’s Assurance Company of America and TWA. La 
Donna then moved to Denver, CO and worked for Storage Tech. After 
Denver, she lived in Minneapolis, MN where she worked at Northwest 
Airlines before returning to Kansas City. She enjoyed the challenges of 
her work as a computer analyst and was an innovator in the field.&nbsp;La Donna loved to travel. She went on frequent trips to places such 
as Australia, China, Peru, as well as several locations across Europe. 
She also enjoyed visiting art museums, watching foreign films, 
gardening, painting, reading and cheering on the K-State basketball and 
football teams. La Donna was a devoted sister, aunt and friend. She 
delighted in spending time with her loved ones and giving them 
meaningful gifts.Her parents, Rolla and Bernice Ackerman, her aunt, Rita Ackerman and her brother, Ronald Ackerman, preceded her in death.She is survived by her sisters Karen Lucas, Gardner, KS and Cheryl 
(Dale) Swiggett, Edmond, OK. She is also survived by several nieces and 
nephews, including Lea (Vaughn) Studer, Olathe, KS; Lane Linthacum, 
Goodland, KS; Suzanne (James) Davis, Richardson, TX; Darren (Nicole) 
Swiggett, Jenks, OK; Ron (Valerie) Ackerman, Gering, NE and Robert 
Ackerman, Scottsbluff, NE, as well as some great nieces and nephews, and
 many extended family members and friends.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/LaDonna-Ackerman">HERE</a> for service details.

La Donna Ackerman

Norton resident Kenneth Kent passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 94.

He was born September 24, 1926, in Lenora, KS the son of Guy Edwin and
 Goldie Florence (Heines) Kent.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.

Kenneth was united in marriage to Virginia Wickham in Kansas City, KS
 in 1950.&nbsp; To this union two children were born, Ron and Roxane. 
Virginia preceded him in death in 1975.&nbsp; He then met a married Sandra 
Kuiken.&nbsp; Sandra had a son from a previous marriage, Greg Kuiken.&nbsp; 
Following 25 years of marriage the couple divorced.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia; and two brothers, Charles and Edwin.

He owned and operated Kent’s Refrigeration before he purchased the Norton Ice Company in Norton.

Survivors include his son Ron Kent and wife Nancy and a daughter 
Roxane Kent, all of Norton; step-son Greg Kuiken and wife Andrea; three 
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; No services are scheduled at this time.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Norton resident Kenneth Kent passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at the Andbe Home in Norton at the age of 94.He was born September 24, 1926, in Lenora, KS the son of Guy Edwin and
 Goldie Florence (Heines) Kent.&nbsp; He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.Kenneth was united in marriage to Virginia Wickham in Kansas City, KS
 in 1950.&nbsp; To this union two children were born, Ron and Roxane. 
Virginia preceded him in death in 1975.&nbsp; He then met a married Sandra 
Kuiken.&nbsp; Sandra had a son from a previous marriage, Greg Kuiken.&nbsp; 
Following 25 years of marriage the couple divorced.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Virginia; and two brothers, Charles and Edwin.He owned and operated Kent’s Refrigeration before he purchased the Norton Ice Company in Norton.Survivors include his son Ron Kent and wife Nancy and a daughter 
Roxane Kent, all of Norton; step-son Greg Kuiken and wife Andrea; three 
grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great grandchild.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; No services are scheduled at this time.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Kenneth Kent

Michael Louis Rodriguez, 49, of Denver, Colorado, passed away Friday, 
October 30th, 2020, peacefully at home in Hill City, Kansas, after a life 
long battle with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. 
 	He was born July 25, 1971, in Denver, Colorado to Thomas Joseph 
Rodriguez of Hill City, Kansas and Michaela Marie (Hall) Wirick of 
Thornton, Colorado. Later to receive wonderful step-parents that treated
 him as their own, Gene O.&nbsp;Wirick and Karen M. Rodriguez. He was the 
brother of Thomas J. Rodriguez Jr. and Nic J. Rodriguez and step-brother
 of Danielle Williams; He was loved very much by his wife Tammy L. 
Schroeder, three children: Breeal M. Rodriguez, Dustin T. Rodriguez, and
 Kayleigh R. Rodriguez; his three grandchildren: Joseph, Emersyn, and 
Brycen and also MANY that considered him as a father figure.
 	 As a child Michael was energetic to say the least. He could always
 make people smile and had a charismatic personality. Growing up, he 
loved his friends and had a lot of them. Talking on the phone was one of
 his favorite past time as well as listening to music. 	Michael always 
remained strong in his beliefs and stood up for what he believed. He had
 a mind of his own and he used it. Mike made an impact on everybody he 
met near and far and never left a room without a smile on everyone’s 
face. 
 	Mike joined the Masons shortly after moving to Kansas. He was very 
proud to become a Mason and be a part of the lodge. Sundays were often 
spent watching the Denver Broncos with a family supper always involved. 
Mike loved spending his free time playing his playstation and being 
treated as a jungle gym by his grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived in life by his 
parents; lovely wife; brothers; step-sister Danielle Williams; two 
sisters-in-law, kids and grandkids; Mike will continue his legacy among
 us all as we know how much he loved and cared about every single one of
 his friends and family members. Thank you all for loving and caring for
 Mike. May he rest in Paradise free of any pain and dismay. 
 *Family Over Everything*

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 </figure>Michael Louis Rodriguez, 49, of Denver, Colorado, passed away Friday, 
October 30th, 2020, peacefully at home in Hill City, Kansas, after a life 
long battle with Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia. 
 	He was born July 25, 1971, in Denver, Colorado to Thomas Joseph 
Rodriguez of Hill City, Kansas and Michaela Marie (Hall) Wirick of 
Thornton, Colorado. Later to receive wonderful step-parents that treated
 him as their own, Gene O.&nbsp;Wirick and Karen M. Rodriguez. He was the 
brother of Thomas J. Rodriguez Jr. and Nic J. Rodriguez and step-brother
 of Danielle Williams; He was loved very much by his wife Tammy L. 
Schroeder, three children: Breeal M. Rodriguez, Dustin T. Rodriguez, and
 Kayleigh R. Rodriguez; his three grandchildren: Joseph, Emersyn, and 
Brycen and also MANY that considered him as a father figure.
 	 As a child Michael was energetic to say the least. He could always
 make people smile and had a charismatic personality. Growing up, he 
loved his friends and had a lot of them. Talking on the phone was one of
 his favorite past time as well as listening to music. 	Michael always 
remained strong in his beliefs and stood up for what he believed. He had
 a mind of his own and he used it. Mike made an impact on everybody he 
met near and far and never left a room without a smile on everyone’s 
face. 
 	Mike joined the Masons shortly after moving to Kansas. He was very 
proud to become a Mason and be a part of the lodge. Sundays were often 
spent watching the Denver Broncos with a family supper always involved. 
Mike loved spending his free time playing his playstation and being 
treated as a jungle gym by his grandchildren. He was preceded in death 
by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Survived in life by his 
parents; lovely wife; brothers; step-sister Danielle Williams; two 
sisters-in-law, kids and grandkids; Mike will continue his legacy among
 us all as we know how much he loved and cared about every single one of
 his friends and family members. Thank you all for loving and caring for
 Mike. May he rest in Paradise free of any pain and dismay. 
 *Family Over Everything*

Michael Louis Rodriquez

Lawrence Dean “Larry” Steckline, age 63, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born October 12, 1957, in Hays, Kansas to Clarence A. and Norma Jean (Dreiling) Steckline.&nbsp; He married Donna (Pfannenstiel) on October 12, 1996, at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on February 16, 2008.

He was a farm laborer and worked at the LaCrosse Livestock Commission for 30&nbsp; years.&nbsp; He grew up north of Yocemento, Kansas, he attended school in Ellis, Kansas, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. &nbsp; He enjoyed Polka music, the Hays Farmers Market, going to the yearly Oktoberfest’s, and attending auctions.&nbsp;

Survivors include one brother, JR Steckline and Debbie Ledoux, Bazine, KS; two sisters, Veronica Leiker, Hays, KS; Dorothy Urban and husband, Patrick, Saratoga WY; eight nephews; three nieces; three great nephews and three great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ellis, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday, evening at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, all at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Steckline family in care of Veronica Steckline.

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

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

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 </figure>Lawrence Dean “Larry” Steckline, age 63, of Hays, Kansas died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born October 12, 1957, in Hays, Kansas to Clarence A. and Norma Jean (Dreiling) Steckline.&nbsp; He married Donna (Pfannenstiel) on October 12, 1996, at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on February 16, 2008.He was a farm laborer and worked at the LaCrosse Livestock Commission for 30&nbsp; years.&nbsp; He grew up north of Yocemento, Kansas, he attended school in Ellis, Kansas, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. &nbsp; He enjoyed Polka music, the Hays Farmers Market, going to the yearly Oktoberfest’s, and attending auctions.&nbsp;Survivors include one brother, JR Steckline and Debbie Ledoux, Bazine, KS; two sisters, Veronica Leiker, Hays, KS; Dorothy Urban and husband, Patrick, Saratoga WY; eight nephews; three nieces; three great nephews and three great nieces.He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Ellis, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Monday, evening at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Monday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, all at the church.The family suggests memorials to the Steckline family in care of Veronica Steckline.Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp; &nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Lawrence Dean 'Larry' Steckline

Donald D. “Don” Forssberg, 87, Hays, died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at his home.

He was born July 15, 1933, in Rooks 
County, Kansas, the son of Gus and Mary (Vogel) Forssberg.&nbsp; He was a 
graduate of Logan High School and a served in the United States Army 
during the Korean War.&nbsp; Don was a longtime resident of Logan, Kansas, 
owned and operated Don’s Construction for 35 years, owned and operated 
Logan Lumber Company, worked at Farmer’s National Bank of Logan for 11 
years, and after moving to Hays was the financial secretary at Hays 
First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; 

On April 11, 1954, he was united in 
marriage to Leora L. Maley at the United Methodist Church in Logan, and 
they celebrated 66 years of marriage.&nbsp; Memberships included:&nbsp; Hays First
 United Methodist Church, charter member of the Logan Lions Club, Logan 
School Board, First Christian Church of Logan Board, and the Dane G. 
Hansen Museum Board for 25 years.&nbsp; He served on the Logan City Council 
and was the City Treasurer and Mayor.&nbsp; Don loved woodworking and enjoyed
 completing various woodworking projects for his family.

Survivors include his wife Leora, of 
the home in Hays, three daughters:&nbsp; Cindy Affolter and husband David of 
Morganville, Connie Forssberg of Hays, and Christy Dykens and husband 
Jim of Altus, OK, a brother: Keith Eugene Forssberg and wife Pat of 
Logan, a sister:&nbsp; Janice Lohrmeyer and husband Gale of Logan, four 
grandsons:&nbsp; Nathan Affolter and wife Laurel, Kyle Affolter and wife Amy,
 Ryan Affolter and Joshua Dykens, and a great grandson:&nbsp; Bronson 
Affolter.

Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Friday, November 13, 2020 at Hays First United Methodist Church, with 
Rev. Mike Rose and Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Military honors by
 the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 on Friday at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment
 will be at a later date in Pleasant View Cemetery in Logan.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church or to First 
Christian Church of Logan, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald D. “Don” Forssberg, 87, Hays, died Thursday, November 5, 2020, at his home.He was born July 15, 1933, in Rooks 
County, Kansas, the son of Gus and Mary (Vogel) Forssberg.&nbsp; He was a 
graduate of Logan High School and a served in the United States Army 
during the Korean War.&nbsp; Don was a longtime resident of Logan, Kansas, 
owned and operated Don’s Construction for 35 years, owned and operated 
Logan Lumber Company, worked at Farmer’s National Bank of Logan for 11 
years, and after moving to Hays was the financial secretary at Hays 
First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; On April 11, 1954, he was united in 
marriage to Leora L. Maley at the United Methodist Church in Logan, and 
they celebrated 66 years of marriage.&nbsp; Memberships included:&nbsp; Hays First
 United Methodist Church, charter member of the Logan Lions Club, Logan 
School Board, First Christian Church of Logan Board, and the Dane G. 
Hansen Museum Board for 25 years.&nbsp; He served on the Logan City Council 
and was the City Treasurer and Mayor.&nbsp; Don loved woodworking and enjoyed
 completing various woodworking projects for his family.Survivors include his wife Leora, of 
the home in Hays, three daughters:&nbsp; Cindy Affolter and husband David of 
Morganville, Connie Forssberg of Hays, and Christy Dykens and husband 
Jim of Altus, OK, a brother: Keith Eugene Forssberg and wife Pat of 
Logan, a sister:&nbsp; Janice Lohrmeyer and husband Gale of Logan, four 
grandsons:&nbsp; Nathan Affolter and wife Laurel, Kyle Affolter and wife Amy,
 Ryan Affolter and Joshua Dykens, and a great grandson:&nbsp; Bronson 
Affolter.Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Friday, November 13, 2020 at Hays First United Methodist Church, with 
Rev. Mike Rose and Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Military honors by
 the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 on Friday at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment
 will be at a later date in Pleasant View Cemetery in Logan.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church or to First 
Christian Church of Logan, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Don may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald D. 'Don' Forssberg

Max George Crum, 99, of Quinter, KS, formerly of Arvada, CO, died 
Monday, November 2, 2020, at the Gove County Long Term Care. He was born
 October 27, 1921, in Sunol, NE, to George and Mabel (Hobson) Crum. Max 
attended High School in Littleton, CO, graduating in 1940. He enlisted 
in the United States Army, serving from 1942-1946. 

On December 29, 1945,
 Max married Helen Hooper, in Arvada, CO. He attended Colorado School of
 Mines for a year before beginning a career as an aerospace engineer. He
 worked as an aerospace engineer for 25 years and then did real-estate 
and land development for another 25 years, before retiring. Max and 
Helen spent numerous years traveling the US in their motorhome. He 
enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially for trout. Max was a member of 
the Colorado Association of Realtors, the Arvada Elks Club and the 
Arvada Masonic Lodge. He was a handyman and builder. He built three 
houses for his family in the Denver area, doing all of the work himself.
 The last house was his home for 42 years prior to moving to Quinter in
 2018. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Helen; a still born son; 
son J. Michael Crum; son-in-law Steve Ostmeyer; granddaughter Christina 
Ostmeyer and 6 siblings. 
He is survived by his daughter, Sandii Ostmeyer, of Quinter; 
grandchildren, Kendra (Austin) Barnes, Kara (Chet) Lang, Carver 
(Cherina) Ostmeyer and Kasen Ostmeyer; great-grandchildren, Gavin 
Barnes, Shea Salyers, Dylan Lang, Tyla Lang and Kyla Lang and numerous 
nieces and nephews. 
Inurnment will take place at the Ft. Logan National Cemetery, in Denver,
 CO. Memorials are suggested to the Gove County Long Term Care and can 
be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Max George Crum, 99, of Quinter, KS, formerly of Arvada, CO, died 
Monday, November 2, 2020, at the Gove County Long Term Care. He was born
 October 27, 1921, in Sunol, NE, to George and Mabel (Hobson) Crum. Max 
attended High School in Littleton, CO, graduating in 1940. He enlisted 
in the United States Army, serving from 1942-1946. On December 29, 1945,
 Max married Helen Hooper, in Arvada, CO. He attended Colorado School of
 Mines for a year before beginning a career as an aerospace engineer. He
 worked as an aerospace engineer for 25 years and then did real-estate 
and land development for another 25 years, before retiring. Max and 
Helen spent numerous years traveling the US in their motorhome. He 
enjoyed hunting and fishing, especially for trout. Max was a member of 
the Colorado Association of Realtors, the Arvada Elks Club and the 
Arvada Masonic Lodge. He was a handyman and builder. He built three 
houses for his family in the Denver area, doing all of the work himself.
 The last house was his home for 42 years prior to moving to Quinter in
 2018. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Helen; a still born son; 
son J. Michael Crum; son-in-law Steve Ostmeyer; granddaughter Christina 
Ostmeyer and 6 siblings. 
He is survived by his daughter, Sandii Ostmeyer, of Quinter; 
grandchildren, Kendra (Austin) Barnes, Kara (Chet) Lang, Carver 
(Cherina) Ostmeyer and Kasen Ostmeyer; great-grandchildren, Gavin 
Barnes, Shea Salyers, Dylan Lang, Tyla Lang and Kyla Lang and numerous 
nieces and nephews. 
Inurnment will take place at the Ft. Logan National Cemetery, in Denver,
 CO. Memorials are suggested to the Gove County Long Term Care and can 
be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Max George Crum

Edmund Befort, age 100, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born February 15, 1920, in Ellis County, Kansas to George and Elizabeth (Leiker) Befort. On July 2, 1945, he married Albina Pfeifer. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2018. Edmund was a dedicated lifelong farmer and stockman and also was a dairy farmer for many years. He was a US Army veteran serving in WWII in Europe and the Philippines. He is survived by three sons, Albert Befort of Shawnee, OK, Thomas Befort and wife Connie of Wichita, KS and Peter Befort and wife Amy of Hays; two daughters, Marilyn Billinger and husband Robert of Victoria and Mary Beth Hanway of Claremont, CA; nine grandchildren, Kenny, Andrea, Max, Marissa, Michael, Amanda, Darren, Kurt and Larissa and 14 great grandchildren, Julian, Brooklyn, Mackenzie, Jaden, Alexus, Brianna, Olivia, Claire, Austin, Luke, &nbsp;Raegan, Karley, Parker and Halle. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, John James Befort and Joseph Befort; a grandson, Logan Befort; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Befort; a son-in-law, Derek Hanway, brothers, August, Isidore and John Befort and sisters, Victoria Herklotz, Adeline Engel, Domitilla “Tillie” Pfannenstiel, Clarita Koerner and Angela Brungardt. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, November 9, 2020 at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial with Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday 6 PM - 8 PM and Monday 9:30 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays VFW Honor Guard. 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>Edmund Befort, age 100, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born February 15, 1920, in Ellis County, Kansas to George and Elizabeth (Leiker) Befort. On July 2, 1945, he married Albina Pfeifer. She preceded him in death on April 21, 2018. Edmund was a dedicated lifelong farmer and stockman and also was a dairy farmer for many years. He was a US Army veteran serving in WWII in Europe and the Philippines. He is survived by three sons, Albert Befort of Shawnee, OK, Thomas Befort and wife Connie of Wichita, KS and Peter Befort and wife Amy of Hays; two daughters, Marilyn Billinger and husband Robert of Victoria and Mary Beth Hanway of Claremont, CA; nine grandchildren, Kenny, Andrea, Max, Marissa, Michael, Amanda, Darren, Kurt and Larissa and 14 great grandchildren, Julian, Brooklyn, Mackenzie, Jaden, Alexus, Brianna, Olivia, Claire, Austin, Luke, &nbsp;Raegan, Karley, Parker and Halle. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, John James Befort and Joseph Befort; a grandson, Logan Befort; a daughter-in-law, Peggy Befort; a son-in-law, Derek Hanway, brothers, August, Isidore and John Befort and sisters, Victoria Herklotz, Adeline Engel, Domitilla “Tillie” Pfannenstiel, Clarita Koerner and Angela Brungardt. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, November 9, 2020 at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Burial with Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday 6 PM - 8 PM and Monday 9:30 AM until service time all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Hays VFW Honor Guard. 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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