Gary Lee Beydler, age 62, of WaKeeney, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, in WaKeeney.

Private family graveside service and burial will take place.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Gary Lee Beydler, age 62, of WaKeeney, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, in WaKeeney.Private family graveside service and burial will take place.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Gary Beydler Memorial 
Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N.
 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Gary Lee Beydler

Lorna “Sue” Legleiter, age 76, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, in Hays.&nbsp; She was born November 22, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred “Sonny” and Berniece M. (Johnson) Gross.&nbsp; Sue was a WaKeeney resident for over 50 years.

On June 19, 1965, she was united in marriage to Melvin W. Legleiter, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; They enjoyed 42 years of marriage before Melvin passed away April 17, 2008.&nbsp; Sue was a retired bookkeeper from her husband’s trucking company.&nbsp; She spent her time reading countless novels and enjoyed sitting in her backyard, watching the birds at her birdfeeder, and talking with her neighbors and with her neighbors’ pets.&nbsp; She loved animals of all sorts.&nbsp; Sue also enjoyed visiting with people.&nbsp; At any family event, you could find her in the midst of people talking about life, giving her opinion on matters, and laughing in her distinctive way.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed visiting with her nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

One of Sue’s guilty pleasures was smoking, and over the last several decades, Sue found herself relegated to the “smokers’ section” of many places she visited.&nbsp; There, Sue talked with and made countless short-term friendships.&nbsp; Because of her easy laugh and disarming personality, Sue could get people to talk about life in those few minutes together.&nbsp; It was always a wonder to witness Sue bring friendship to others in these small ways.&nbsp; She collected angel figurines, as well as anything dealing with owls.&nbsp; When Sue could, she found great adventure and joy taking cruises with her sister and traveling to Maine to visit with her.&nbsp; Most of all, Sue enjoyed her two grandsons, Michael and Stephen, who brought great joy to her life.

She is survived by a daughter, Christine and husband Tony Gabel of Hays; two grandchildren, Michael and Stephen of Hays; a brother, Eugene Gross of Cary, North Carolina; a sister, Patricia Fellers of Calais, Maine.&nbsp; Sue was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5 to 7, at the funeral home in WaKeeney. &nbsp;There will also be a short visitation one hour prior to Mass at the Parish Center (across from the church).

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Cemetery Fund, Humane Society of the High Plains, or for Masses.&nbsp; These memorials in Sue’s memory may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Lorna “Sue” Legleiter, age 76, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, in Hays.&nbsp; She was born November 22, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred “Sonny” and Berniece M. (Johnson) Gross.&nbsp; Sue was a WaKeeney resident for over 50 years.On June 19, 1965, she was united in marriage to Melvin W. Legleiter, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; They enjoyed 42 years of marriage before Melvin passed away April 17, 2008.&nbsp; Sue was a retired bookkeeper from her husband’s trucking company.&nbsp; She spent her time reading countless novels and enjoyed sitting in her backyard, watching the birds at her birdfeeder, and talking with her neighbors and with her neighbors’ pets.&nbsp; She loved animals of all sorts.&nbsp; Sue also enjoyed visiting with people.&nbsp; At any family event, you could find her in the midst of people talking about life, giving her opinion on matters, and laughing in her distinctive way.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed visiting with her nieces and nephews.&nbsp;One of Sue’s guilty pleasures was smoking, and over the last several decades, Sue found herself relegated to the “smokers’ section” of many places she visited.&nbsp; There, Sue talked with and made countless short-term friendships.&nbsp; Because of her easy laugh and disarming personality, Sue could get people to talk about life in those few minutes together.&nbsp; It was always a wonder to witness Sue bring friendship to others in these small ways.&nbsp; She collected angel figurines, as well as anything dealing with owls.&nbsp; When Sue could, she found great adventure and joy taking cruises with her sister and traveling to Maine to visit with her.&nbsp; Most of all, Sue enjoyed her two grandsons, Michael and Stephen, who brought great joy to her life.She is survived by a daughter, Christine and husband Tony Gabel of Hays; two grandchildren, Michael and Stephen of Hays; a brother, Eugene Gross of Cary, North Carolina; a sister, Patricia Fellers of Calais, Maine.&nbsp; Sue was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will be in the church cemetery.Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5 to 7, at the funeral home in WaKeeney. &nbsp;There will also be a short visitation one hour prior to Mass at the Parish Center (across from the church).Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Cemetery Fund, Humane Society of the High Plains, or for Masses.&nbsp; These memorials in Sue’s memory may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Lorna 'Sue' Legleiter

Thomas Kinderknecht, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born May 24, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Mary (Miller) Kinderknecht. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961. On August 8, 1964 he married Charlene Klaus. Thomas was a sanitation worker for the City of Ellis, Kansas. He enjoyed playing pinochle, bowling, “scrapping and junking”, family BBQ’s and collecting Coors memorabilia. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Kinderknecht of Hays; a son, Dennis Kinderknecht of Hays; two daughters, Jackie Lee (Oliver) of Ellis and Michelle Windholz (Matthew) of Ellis; a half-brother, Joe Day of Ellis; a half-sister, Kris Bollig of Hays; five grandchildren, T.J. Lee, Mary Willmes, Christopher Lee, Joseph Kinderknecht and Kathleen Windholz as well as five great grandchildren, Hunter Willmes, Arien Willmes, Autumn Willmes, Elijah Lee and Jayden Alvis. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Margaret Smith and Adeline day and a half brother, Leonard Day. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial contributions are suggested to the ARC Thrift Shop or HaysMed Hospice.&nbsp; 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>Thomas Kinderknecht, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. He was born May 24, 1943 in Kansas City, Kansas to Joseph and Mary (Miller) Kinderknecht. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961. On August 8, 1964 he married Charlene Klaus. Thomas was a sanitation worker for the City of Ellis, Kansas. He enjoyed playing pinochle, bowling, “scrapping and junking”, family BBQ’s and collecting Coors memorabilia. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. He is survived by his wife, Charlene Kinderknecht of Hays; a son, Dennis Kinderknecht of Hays; two daughters, Jackie Lee (Oliver) of Ellis and Michelle Windholz (Matthew) of Ellis; a half-brother, Joe Day of Ellis; a half-sister, Kris Bollig of Hays; five grandchildren, T.J. Lee, Mary Willmes, Christopher Lee, Joseph Kinderknecht and Kathleen Windholz as well as five great grandchildren, Hunter Willmes, Arien Willmes, Autumn Willmes, Elijah Lee and Jayden Alvis. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Margaret Smith and Adeline day and a half brother, Leonard Day. Funeral services will be 10 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial contributions are suggested to the ARC Thrift Shop or HaysMed Hospice.&nbsp; 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>

Thomas Kinderknecht

Evelyn J. Kohl of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, in rural Ellis County. She was born April 2, 1927, in Alabama to James and Valma Parsons. Evelyn had worked with her husband as a secretary for his accounting business. She enjoyed cooking, gardening being outdoors, her outdoor pets and singing. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Ellis. She is survived by her husband, Terrance of Ellis. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis with Fr. Dana Clark officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time with a rosary service at 10 AM all at St. Mary's Church. Memorial contributions are suggested for Masses. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637 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>Evelyn J. Kohl of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, in rural Ellis County. She was born April 2, 1927, in Alabama to James and Valma Parsons. Evelyn had worked with her husband as a secretary for his accounting business. She enjoyed cooking, gardening being outdoors, her outdoor pets and singing. She was a member of St. Mary's Church, Ellis. She is survived by her husband, Terrance of Ellis. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis with Fr. Dana Clark officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 AM until service time with a rosary service at 10 AM all at St. Mary's Church. Memorial contributions are suggested for Masses. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637 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>

Evelyn J. Kohl

Judy Helget, age 76, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Judy Helget, age 76, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Judy Helget

Louis Tovar Sanchez, 97, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, in Dodge City.

He was born in the Mexican Village, Dodge City on August 19, 1923, the
 son of Soledad Sanchez and Florentina Tovar. He was a lifetime area 
resident and member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge 
City. He worked for Centel as a meter reader for many years, working for
 them he received the President’s Award and the Centel Corporation Man 
of the Year in the State of Kansas. He was very involved in the Dodge 
City Community being the first Hispanic mayor of Dodge City along with 
the first Hispanic elected to the city commission. He coached and 
umpired for the Dodge City Softball Association for 25 years becoming 
president of the Dodge City Recreation Commission along with Umpire in 
Chief. Louis also served as the chairman of the Diocesan and Development
 Drive, Great Plains Development Committee, Ford County Regional 
Planning Committee, Counsel on Aging, and was a member of the GI Forum. 
Louis credited his parents for instilling the values and ethics for how 
he led his life. He also was a resource to the Heritage Center in Dodge 
City regarding the Mexican Village. Louis and Linda were widely known 
for their ball room dancing skills.

On October 23, 1943 he married Linda E. Esquibel in Dodge City. She preceded him in death on November 20, 2007.

Survivors include: his 3 daughters, Linda Roush, Dodge City, Victoria
 Smith, Wichita, Kansas, and Veronica Sanchez, Leesburg, Virginia; 1 
daughter-in-law, Marilyn Sanchez, Mission, Kansas; 1 sister, Anita 
Morales, Wichita, Kansas; 2 grandsons, Kenneth Roush, Wichita, Kansas 
and Bradford Smith, Phoenix, Arizona; 2 granddaughters, Erin Peters, 
Mission, Kansas, Kansas and Kelley Sanchez, Connecticut; and 6 great 
grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Robert D. 
Sanchez, 5 brothers, Alvin, Rudy, Frank, Gavino, and Isaac Sanchez, and 6
 sisters, Lena, Ramona, Asuncion, Luz, Trinie, and Mary.

Services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Senior Center Friendship Meals or 
the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe both in care of Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>Louis Tovar Sanchez, 97, died Thursday, October 8, 2020, in Dodge City.He was born in the Mexican Village, Dodge City on August 19, 1923, the
 son of Soledad Sanchez and Florentina Tovar. He was a lifetime area 
resident and member of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge 
City. He worked for Centel as a meter reader for many years, working for
 them he received the President’s Award and the Centel Corporation Man 
of the Year in the State of Kansas. He was very involved in the Dodge 
City Community being the first Hispanic mayor of Dodge City along with 
the first Hispanic elected to the city commission. He coached and 
umpired for the Dodge City Softball Association for 25 years becoming 
president of the Dodge City Recreation Commission along with Umpire in 
Chief. Louis also served as the chairman of the Diocesan and Development
 Drive, Great Plains Development Committee, Ford County Regional 
Planning Committee, Counsel on Aging, and was a member of the GI Forum. 
Louis credited his parents for instilling the values and ethics for how 
he led his life. He also was a resource to the Heritage Center in Dodge 
City regarding the Mexican Village. Louis and Linda were widely known 
for their ball room dancing skills.On October 23, 1943 he married Linda E. Esquibel in Dodge City. She preceded him in death on November 20, 2007.Survivors include: his 3 daughters, Linda Roush, Dodge City, Victoria
 Smith, Wichita, Kansas, and Veronica Sanchez, Leesburg, Virginia; 1 
daughter-in-law, Marilyn Sanchez, Mission, Kansas; 1 sister, Anita 
Morales, Wichita, Kansas; 2 grandsons, Kenneth Roush, Wichita, Kansas 
and Bradford Smith, Phoenix, Arizona; 2 granddaughters, Erin Peters, 
Mission, Kansas, Kansas and Kelley Sanchez, Connecticut; and 6 great 
grandchildren.He was also preceded in death by his parents, 1 son, Robert D. 
Sanchez, 5 brothers, Alvin, Rudy, Frank, Gavino, and Isaac Sanchez, and 6
 sisters, Lena, Ramona, Asuncion, Luz, Trinie, and Mary.Services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to Senior Center Friendship Meals or 
the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe both in care of Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Louis Tovar Sanchez

Edward “Eddie, Ed” A. Loflin, age 82, passed away at the Greely County Hospital on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Ed was born on September 7, 1938, on a farm north west of Corondado, Kansas, the Son of Joe M. Loflin and Myrtle F. Olsen Loflin. Ed was the fourth of nine boys.

Ed had many careers. He was a heavy equipment operator, mason/brick layer, oil roughneck, Las Vegas black jack dealer, owner of the Leoti Pool Hall, supervisor of the Wichita County Road Department, served four years in the Navy on a sub tender. He enjoyed doing puzzles, going camping and most importantly driving every street in Leoti on a daily basis.

Ed was a member of the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Survivors include two children - Terry and Paul Tasker of Wichita, Kansas, and Joe and Joleen Loflin of Wichita, Kansas, six grandchildren; T J Tasker of Wichita, Kansas, Daily Tasker of Swawnee, Kansas, Tucker Tasker of Wichita, Kansas, Benjamin Loflin of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jacobe and Emily Loflin of Wichita, Kansas, and Joshua Loflin of Wichita, Kansas.

Ed was proceeded in death by his parents, four brothers; Walt, Ken, Art, and Waldo.

Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10: a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Hospital Comfort Care or the United Methodist Church of Leoti in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Edward “Eddie, Ed” A. Loflin, age 82, passed away at the Greely County Hospital on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Ed was born on September 7, 1938, on a farm north west of Corondado, Kansas, the Son of Joe M. Loflin and Myrtle F. Olsen Loflin. Ed was the fourth of nine boys.Ed had many careers. He was a heavy equipment operator, mason/brick layer, oil roughneck, Las Vegas black jack dealer, owner of the Leoti Pool Hall, supervisor of the Wichita County Road Department, served four years in the Navy on a sub tender. He enjoyed doing puzzles, going camping and most importantly driving every street in Leoti on a daily basis.Ed was a member of the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas.Survivors include two children - Terry and Paul Tasker of Wichita, Kansas, and Joe and Joleen Loflin of Wichita, Kansas, six grandchildren; T J Tasker of Wichita, Kansas, Daily Tasker of Swawnee, Kansas, Tucker Tasker of Wichita, Kansas, Benjamin Loflin of Indianapolis, Indiana, Jacobe and Emily Loflin of Wichita, Kansas, and Joshua Loflin of Wichita, Kansas.Ed was proceeded in death by his parents, four brothers; Walt, Ken, Art, and Waldo.Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 10: a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Hospital Comfort Care or the United Methodist Church of Leoti in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Edward 'Eddie, Ed' A. Loflin

Betty Jo Pennington, her friends called her “BJ”, age 71 of WaKeeney KS and Farmington, NM, passed away on October 5, 2020. Betty was born on her family's farm in Collyer KS October 4th 1949. Betty grew up in the area of WaKeeney KS and moved to Farmington NM in 1974 where she would consider Farmington her home for the next 37 yrs. In 2011 she returned to WaKeeney due to her health and to be closer to her children and other family members.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Jo enjoyed playing bingo, going to and entering in car shows with her late husband Don, going to the races and just loving spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Jo is survived by her son Bill (Joker) Gaschler of Collyer KS and grandson Lance&nbsp; Gaschler of Augusta KS; daughter Rene Covey and husband Justin and daughter Courtney of Yellville&nbsp; AR; granddaughter Grace' Glatz of Oklahoma City, OK; and many nieces and nephews who she was very close with and loved dearly.&nbsp;

Betty Jo was preceded in death by her husband Don Pennington; her daughter LyNette&nbsp; Proctor; her parents Art and Lois Cochran; brothers Leon Cochran, Howard Cochran, Ronnie Cochran,&nbsp; and Jerrold Cochran; her sisters Verna Lee Loomis and Royalyn Erickson; and nephews Steve Cochran and&nbsp; Howard (Howie) Cochran.

Betty Jo had chosen to be cremated and family will be doing a graveside service at WaKeeney City Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty Jo Pennington, her friends called her “BJ”, age 71 of WaKeeney KS and Farmington, NM, passed away on October 5, 2020. Betty was born on her family's farm in Collyer KS October 4th 1949. Betty grew up in the area of WaKeeney KS and moved to Farmington NM in 1974 where she would consider Farmington her home for the next 37 yrs. In 2011 she returned to WaKeeney due to her health and to be closer to her children and other family members.&nbsp;&nbsp;Betty Jo enjoyed playing bingo, going to and entering in car shows with her late husband Don, going to the races and just loving spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Betty Jo is survived by her son Bill (Joker) Gaschler of Collyer KS and grandson Lance&nbsp; Gaschler of Augusta KS; daughter Rene Covey and husband Justin and daughter Courtney of Yellville&nbsp; AR; granddaughter Grace' Glatz of Oklahoma City, OK; and many nieces and nephews who she was very close with and loved dearly.&nbsp;Betty Jo was preceded in death by her husband Don Pennington; her daughter LyNette&nbsp; Proctor; her parents Art and Lois Cochran; brothers Leon Cochran, Howard Cochran, Ronnie Cochran,&nbsp; and Jerrold Cochran; her sisters Verna Lee Loomis and Royalyn Erickson; and nephews Steve Cochran and&nbsp; Howard (Howie) Cochran.Betty Jo had chosen to be cremated and family will be doing a graveside service at WaKeeney City Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS at a later date.&nbsp;

Betty Joe Pennington

Irene Bernice Huelsmann, 92, of Oakley, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020,
 at Prairie Senior Living Complex, in Colby. She was born April 25, 
1928, to John and Catherine Boor. Irene graduated from Leoville High 
School in 1945. She met Edwin Huelsmann at a dance and on May 3, 1949, 
they were married at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Angelus. Irene enjoyed 
sewing, quilting, gardening, playing cards and dancing. She had a love 
for pug dogs and raised them for over 20 years. Irene was a member of 
St. Paul’s Church and St. Paul’s Altar Society. 
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Lucille Minard; 
brothers, Clarence, Arnold and Dennis and sisters, Mary Weber, Rosie 
Barber, Ethel Teach and Leona Weir. 
She is survived by her husband, Ed; children Ken (Karen) Huelsman, 
Lakewood, CO, Tom (Shirleen) Huelsman, Denver, CO, and Hank Huelsman, 
Denver, CO; brother, Ralph (Mary) Boor, Salina, KS; sister Dolores 
Davis, of Georgia and seven grandchildren. 
Visitation is 6-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2020, at St. Paul’s 
Catholic Church, Angelus; with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 
a.m. Saturday October 12, 2020, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church and
 can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748.
 For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmourtuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Irene Bernice Huelsmann, 92, of Oakley, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020,
 at Prairie Senior Living Complex, in Colby. She was born April 25, 
1928, to John and Catherine Boor. Irene graduated from Leoville High 
School in 1945. She met Edwin Huelsmann at a dance and on May 3, 1949, 
they were married at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Angelus. Irene enjoyed 
sewing, quilting, gardening, playing cards and dancing. She had a love 
for pug dogs and raised them for over 20 years. Irene was a member of 
St. Paul’s Church and St. Paul’s Altar Society. 
Irene was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Lucille Minard; 
brothers, Clarence, Arnold and Dennis and sisters, Mary Weber, Rosie 
Barber, Ethel Teach and Leona Weir. 
She is survived by her husband, Ed; children Ken (Karen) Huelsman, 
Lakewood, CO, Tom (Shirleen) Huelsman, Denver, CO, and Hank Huelsman, 
Denver, CO; brother, Ralph (Mary) Boor, Salina, KS; sister Dolores 
Davis, of Georgia and seven grandchildren. 
Visitation is 6-7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2020, at St. Paul’s 
Catholic Church, Angelus; with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 
a.m. Saturday October 12, 2020, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, with 
burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church and
 can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748.
 For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmourtuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Irene Bernice Huelsmann

Roger Carl Kruger, 58, passed away October 5, 2020, at St. Luke’s 
Hospital South, Overland Park. He was born on March 21, 1962, at Salida,
 Colo., to Roger Fredrick &amp; Ida Louise (Ward) Kruger.

A Great Bend resident for 25 years, Roger was an auto mechanic. He 
enjoyed fixing things and fishing. He especially loved to spend time 
with his family.

Survivors include, his son, Roger Scott Dzuck of Fountin, Colo.; his 
father, Roger Kruger of Wells, Nev.; his mother, Ida Kruger of Hays; a 
brother, Fredrick William Kruger of Hays; two sisters, Linda Louise 
Kruger and wife Terri Speckhardt of Wichita, and Elizabeth Kruger-Sehl 
of Russell; two nieces, Rayn Sehl and Rachael McCaslin; and four 
nephews, Cain Sehl, Strom Sehl, Brayden Kruger and Conner Kruger.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding. Those in 
attendance are asked to wear masks and social distance. Inurnment will 
take place at a later date in Colorado. 

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 </figure>Roger Carl Kruger, 58, passed away October 5, 2020, at St. Luke’s 
Hospital South, Overland Park. He was born on March 21, 1962, at Salida,
 Colo., to Roger Fredrick &amp; Ida Louise (Ward) Kruger.A Great Bend resident for 25 years, Roger was an auto mechanic. He 
enjoyed fixing things and fishing. He especially loved to spend time 
with his family.Survivors include, his son, Roger Scott Dzuck of Fountin, Colo.; his 
father, Roger Kruger of Wells, Nev.; his mother, Ida Kruger of Hays; a 
brother, Fredrick William Kruger of Hays; two sisters, Linda Louise 
Kruger and wife Terri Speckhardt of Wichita, and Elizabeth Kruger-Sehl 
of Russell; two nieces, Rayn Sehl and Rachael McCaslin; and four 
nephews, Cain Sehl, Strom Sehl, Brayden Kruger and Conner Kruger.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 17, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding. Those in 
attendance are asked to wear masks and social distance. Inurnment will 
take place at a later date in Colorado.

Roger Carl Kruger

Rollin L. Lohmeyer, 88, Hays, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at HaysMed.

He was born June 23, 1932 in Clatonia, 
Nebraska, the son of Clarence and Emma Louise (Koch) Lohmeyer.&nbsp; He was a
 graduate of Beatrice High School in the class of 1951.&nbsp; In 1952 he was 
drafted into the United States Army and served for 13 months in the 
Korean War.&nbsp; On November 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to JoNel 
Diggs in Beatrice, Nebraska, and they celebrated nearly 58 years of 
marriage before she preceded him in death on November 4, 2015.&nbsp; Rollin 
worked as a shoe salesman his entire career, starting as a salesman and 
working his way up to manager at Gallenkamp Shoe Store at The Mall in 
Hays from 1972 until the store closed in 1986.&nbsp; He then worked in the 
shoe department at JC Penney until his retirement in 1997.&nbsp; Rollin was a
 member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed tinkering with his 
antique cars and Cushman Motor Scooters and loved spending time with his
 family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include three daughters: Sue 
Morelock of Manhattan, Sara Brandt and husband Larry of Dumas, TX, and 
Amy Gasper and husband Troy of Victoria, a sister-in-law: Ida Lohmeyer 
of Beatrice, NE, seven grandchildren: Megan Pfannenstiel and husband 
Tyler of Hays, Madalyn Morelock of Manhattan, Grace Ellis and husband 
Brandon of Dallas, TX, Hilary Brandt of Dumas, TX, Sam Brandt and wife 
Felisha of Dumas, TX, Dalton Gasper and wife Laramie of Victoria, and 
Dylan Gasper of Hays, and eight great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, JoNel, his parents, an infant daughter: Ruth Lee Lohmeyer, and a brother: DeWane Lohmeyer.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hays, with 
Pastor Brenda Rodger officiating.&nbsp; Military honors by the Hays VFW Post 
#9076 Honor Guard will follow.&nbsp; Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in 
DeWitt, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday 
at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 10:00 on 
Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran 
Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Rollin may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602249397185.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rollin L. Lohmeyer, 88, Hays, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at HaysMed.He was born June 23, 1932 in Clatonia, 
Nebraska, the son of Clarence and Emma Louise (Koch) Lohmeyer.&nbsp; He was a
 graduate of Beatrice High School in the class of 1951.&nbsp; In 1952 he was 
drafted into the United States Army and served for 13 months in the 
Korean War.&nbsp; On November 24, 1957 he was united in marriage to JoNel 
Diggs in Beatrice, Nebraska, and they celebrated nearly 58 years of 
marriage before she preceded him in death on November 4, 2015.&nbsp; Rollin 
worked as a shoe salesman his entire career, starting as a salesman and 
working his way up to manager at Gallenkamp Shoe Store at The Mall in 
Hays from 1972 until the store closed in 1986.&nbsp; He then worked in the 
shoe department at JC Penney until his retirement in 1997.&nbsp; Rollin was a
 member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed tinkering with his 
antique cars and Cushman Motor Scooters and loved spending time with his
 family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include three daughters: Sue 
Morelock of Manhattan, Sara Brandt and husband Larry of Dumas, TX, and 
Amy Gasper and husband Troy of Victoria, a sister-in-law: Ida Lohmeyer 
of Beatrice, NE, seven grandchildren: Megan Pfannenstiel and husband 
Tyler of Hays, Madalyn Morelock of Manhattan, Grace Ellis and husband 
Brandon of Dallas, TX, Hilary Brandt of Dumas, TX, Sam Brandt and wife 
Felisha of Dumas, TX, Dalton Gasper and wife Laramie of Victoria, and 
Dylan Gasper of Hays, and eight great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, JoNel, his parents, an infant daughter: Ruth Lee Lohmeyer, and a brother: DeWane Lohmeyer.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hays, with 
Pastor Brenda Rodger officiating.&nbsp; Military honors by the Hays VFW Post 
#9076 Honor Guard will follow.&nbsp; Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in 
DeWitt, Nebraska.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday 
at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9:00 am until 10:00 on 
Tuesday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran 
Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Rollin may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Rollin L. Lohmeyer

Lorene (Hunt) Keeten, daughter of John and Ethel (Smith) Hunt, was 
born August 8, 1924 in Pascola, Missouri, and passed away at Kearney 
Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska on October 6, 2020, at the age of
 96.

She attended school in Missouri, before coming to Phillipsburg and graduating with the class of ’47.

Lorene was married to Carl Doan in Missouri.&nbsp; To this union, two 
children were born: Donnie and Doris.&nbsp; He preceded her in death.

On August 11, 1950, Lorene was married to Max Keeten in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; They celebrated their 50th anniversary in August of 2000.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 25, 2001.

She was a punchboard operator for Southwestern Bell for several years
 until they moved the office to Hays.&nbsp; She also worked at Phillips 
County Hospital in Long Term Care for 22 years, retiring in 1995.

Lorene was a member of the Glade United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She loved 
to work in her “big” garden and would share her produce with everyone.&nbsp; 
She also enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, and quilting.&nbsp; She made many 
beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren.

Her favorite times were spent gathered with family for a big meal.

Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two 
sisters, Ethelene Greer and Dorothy Pearson, and daughter-in-law Nancy 
Doan.

Survivors include a son, Donnie Doan of Beloit, Kansas and a daughter
 Doris Hofaker (Richard) of Logan, Kansas;&nbsp; six grandchildren, Donald 
Doan (Shelly) of Wausau, Wisconsin, Debra Seaman (KC) of Homer, Alaska, 
Diane Lindsey (Ed) of Batavia, Ohio, Jay Hofaker (Paula) of Logan, 
Kansas, Jeff Hofaker (Stacey) of Sutton, Nebraska, Jerrod Hofaker (Jess)
 of Logan, Kansas; fourteen great grandchildren, April Doan, Felicia 
Doan, Michael Doan, Richard Doan, Christopher Long, Angie Mather, Brian 
Mather, Dillon Lindsey, Danielle Lindsey, Kayla Hofaker, Faith Hofaker, 
Destiny Hofaker, Tristan Hofaker, Daelynn Hofaker,; five great-great 
grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and their families, and a host of
 friends.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Ted 
Stapleton officiating.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook Page</a>.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade, KS.

Mrs. Keeten will lie in state from Noon until 9 P.M. Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg United Methodist Church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602249332429.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lorene (Hunt) Keeten, daughter of John and Ethel (Smith) Hunt, was 
born August 8, 1924 in Pascola, Missouri, and passed away at Kearney 
Regional Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska on October 6, 2020, at the age of
 96.She attended school in Missouri, before coming to Phillipsburg and graduating with the class of ’47.Lorene was married to Carl Doan in Missouri.&nbsp; To this union, two 
children were born: Donnie and Doris.&nbsp; He preceded her in death.On August 11, 1950, Lorene was married to Max Keeten in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; They celebrated their 50th anniversary in August of 2000.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on July 25, 2001.She was a punchboard operator for Southwestern Bell for several years
 until they moved the office to Hays.&nbsp; She also worked at Phillips 
County Hospital in Long Term Care for 22 years, retiring in 1995.Lorene was a member of the Glade United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She loved 
to work in her “big” garden and would share her produce with everyone.&nbsp; 
She also enjoyed embroidery, crocheting, and quilting.&nbsp; She made many 
beautiful quilts for her children and grandchildren.Her favorite times were spent gathered with family for a big meal.Lorene was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two 
sisters, Ethelene Greer and Dorothy Pearson, and daughter-in-law Nancy 
Doan.Survivors include a son, Donnie Doan of Beloit, Kansas and a daughter
 Doris Hofaker (Richard) of Logan, Kansas;&nbsp; six grandchildren, Donald 
Doan (Shelly) of Wausau, Wisconsin, Debra Seaman (KC) of Homer, Alaska, 
Diane Lindsey (Ed) of Batavia, Ohio, Jay Hofaker (Paula) of Logan, 
Kansas, Jeff Hofaker (Stacey) of Sutton, Nebraska, Jerrod Hofaker (Jess)
 of Logan, Kansas; fourteen great grandchildren, April Doan, Felicia 
Doan, Michael Doan, Richard Doan, Christopher Long, Angie Mather, Brian 
Mather, Dillon Lindsey, Danielle Lindsey, Kayla Hofaker, Faith Hofaker, 
Destiny Hofaker, Tristan Hofaker, Daelynn Hofaker,; five great-great 
grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and their families, and a host of
 friends.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 in 
the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Ted 
Stapleton officiating.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook Page</a>.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade, KS.Mrs. Keeten will lie in state from Noon until 9 P.M. Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg United Methodist Church.

Lorene (Hunt) Keeten

Raymond George Stearns Jr., age 67, passed away at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on October 26, 1952, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Raymond G. and Mary Catherine Cranfield Stearns. Raymond had been a resident of the area since 1995. Raymond was a laborer in various agricultural settings and a member of the Gospel Fellowship Church of Shallow Water, Kansas.

Survivors include his friend, Brian King of Healy, Kansas, two daughters – Cindy Sudberg of Las Vegas, Nevada and Shannon Pipitone of Fort Edward, New York, two step-sons – Adam Lumpkins of Wichita, Kansas and Daniel Lumpkins of Newton, Kansas, one step-daughter, Amanda Keith of Chickasaw, Oklahoma, and sixteen Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant child, and one adult child. 

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 17th, at 10:00 A.M. at the Gospel Fellowship Church in Shallow Water, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Raymond Sterns Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Raymond George Stearns Jr., age 67, passed away at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. He was born on October 26, 1952, in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Raymond G. and Mary Catherine Cranfield Stearns. Raymond had been a resident of the area since 1995. Raymond was a laborer in various agricultural settings and a member of the Gospel Fellowship Church of Shallow Water, Kansas.Survivors include his friend, Brian King of Healy, Kansas, two daughters – Cindy Sudberg of Las Vegas, Nevada and Shannon Pipitone of Fort Edward, New York, two step-sons – Adam Lumpkins of Wichita, Kansas and Daniel Lumpkins of Newton, Kansas, one step-daughter, Amanda Keith of Chickasaw, Oklahoma, and sixteen Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant child, and one adult child. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 17th, at 10:00 A.M. at the Gospel Fellowship Church in Shallow Water, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Raymond Sterns Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.There will be no calling times.

Raymond George Stearns Jr.

Nelson Loyd Hager, 47, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2020, in Omaha,
 Nebraska. He was born on July 11, 1972, to Norman and Phyllis Hager, in
 O’Keene, Oklahoma, but spent much of his life in Kansas, graduating 
from Kansas State University with a degree in Agricultural Science.

Nelson’s passion in life were his wife and son, and secondly, the 
livestock business. He grew up showing sheep, cattle and hogs in the 
FFA, 4-H, and the Kansas Junior Angus Association, where he served as 
Junior Director two times. He won many awards, and after his show career
 ended he continued to be active in the KJAA by mentoring many kids with
 his drive and passion. In 2020, he was awarded National Advisor of the 
year, at the National Junior Angus show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

He worked diligently to provide self-confidence, self-worth, and 
perseverance to many junior boys and girls. To those that he mentored, 
he was more than a teacher, he was a friend, and a second dad. He will 
be dearly missed by all.

Nelson is survived by his wife Rachel Hager, his son, Aiden Hager, 
both of Great Bend, Kansas; his parents, Phyllis Hager of Stafford, 
Kansas; his father, Norman Hager, of Alva, Oklahoma; a brother, Tony 
Hager and wife Susan of Hutchinson, Kansas; a sister, Tammy and Vanessa 
Rios-Hager of Houston, Texas; a nephew, Ethan Hager of Hutchison, 
Kansas; and a niece, Jennifer Rutan and husband Lance, and their son, 
Colt, also of Hutchison, Kansas.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services with inurnment will be held at Golden Belt Memorial Park in 
Great Bend, at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020, with Pastor Chris 
Lehew presiding. The family asks those in attendance to wear masks and 
social distance.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602249453424.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nelson Loyd Hager, 47, passed away suddenly on May 1, 2020, in Omaha,
 Nebraska. He was born on July 11, 1972, to Norman and Phyllis Hager, in
 O’Keene, Oklahoma, but spent much of his life in Kansas, graduating 
from Kansas State University with a degree in Agricultural Science.Nelson’s passion in life were his wife and son, and secondly, the 
livestock business. He grew up showing sheep, cattle and hogs in the 
FFA, 4-H, and the Kansas Junior Angus Association, where he served as 
Junior Director two times. He won many awards, and after his show career
 ended he continued to be active in the KJAA by mentoring many kids with
 his drive and passion. In 2020, he was awarded National Advisor of the 
year, at the National Junior Angus show in Tulsa, Oklahoma.He worked diligently to provide self-confidence, self-worth, and 
perseverance to many junior boys and girls. To those that he mentored, 
he was more than a teacher, he was a friend, and a second dad. He will 
be dearly missed by all.Nelson is survived by his wife Rachel Hager, his son, Aiden Hager, 
both of Great Bend, Kansas; his parents, Phyllis Hager of Stafford, 
Kansas; his father, Norman Hager, of Alva, Oklahoma; a brother, Tony 
Hager and wife Susan of Hutchinson, Kansas; a sister, Tammy and Vanessa 
Rios-Hager of Houston, Texas; a nephew, Ethan Hager of Hutchison, 
Kansas; and a niece, Jennifer Rutan and husband Lance, and their son, 
Colt, also of Hutchison, Kansas.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services with inurnment will be held at Golden Belt Memorial Park in 
Great Bend, at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2020, with Pastor Chris 
Lehew presiding. The family asks those in attendance to wear masks and 
social distance.

Nelson Loyd Hager

Magdalen “Maggie” Gassmann was born May 29, 1925 in Park, KS to Jakob 
and Rosa (Herrman) Weber. She passed away at the age of 95 on October 6,
 2020 at the Gove County Medical Center LTC. 
 Maggie grew up in Park, KS and attended Park Grade School. 
Magdalen’s growing up years were filled with a lot of hard work that 
included, sewing, cleaning, raising and milking cows, hogs and chickens,
 canning everything possible from the large garden. A strong work ethic
 was nourished that would carry through her entire adult life. She 
married Conrad Gassmann on November 6, 1946 at the Sacred Heart Church 
in Park. They lived on a farm outside of Grinnell, KS until they 
purchased a farm one mile west of Dresden, KS. Their union was Blessed
 with 10 children-Francis, Anthony, George, Paul, Lawrence, Ralph, Mary,
 Ann, Donna, and Theresa. Magdalen was very active in the Immaculate 
Conception parish in Leoville, where she was a CCD teacher, Altar 
Society and Daughters of Isabella. She also enjoyed involvement in the 
Dresden Community Guild and American Legion Auxiliary. Magdalen and 
Conrad operated the farm until Conrad passed away in February 1975. 
Maggie continued the farming operation until 1981 when she purchased her
 parent’s home in Park, KS. She lived in Park and was very active in 
that community as well, serving as the Sacred Heart Church sacristan for
 over 25 years. Even in her “retirement” years, Maggie was very involved
 with the Sacred Heart Prayer Group, CCD teacher, Daughters of Isabella,
 Altar Society and very supportive of Pro-Life. She lived in Park until 
becoming a resident of the Gove County Long Term Care in 2012. 
 Being a devout Catholic, Maggie was a faithful viewer of the Eternal
 Word Television Network (EWTN) and said the rosary daily throughout her
 lifetime. Maggie was always an excellent cook, known for her chicken 
&amp; noodles, blackberry dumplings, carrot cake, cookie sheet cake, and
 popcorn balls.
 Maggie was treasured and loved by many (especially her family) and 
lived a very active and happy life with her family and friends. She was 
known for her beautiful, warm smile and caring and giving heart. 
 Maggie is survived by her children: Francis Gassmann and wife Cindy 
of Garden Plain, KS, Anthony Gassmann and wife Peggy of Dresden, KS, 
George Gassmann and wife Vickie of New Almelo, KS, Lawrence Gassmann of 
Manhattan, KS, Mary Gassmann of Indianapolis, IN, Ann Gassmann of 
Euless, TX, and Theresa Gassmann of Euless, TX; sister, Marie Meier of 
Hoxie, KS and sister-in-law Esther Weber of Salina, KS; 18 
grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 7 step great-grandchildren; 8 
great-great-grandchildren and 7 step great-great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Conrad in 1975; sons, Paul 
and Ralph Gassmann; daughter, Donna Gassmann; siblings: Bartholomew 
(Lydia) Weber, Henry (Mary) Weber, Msgr. John George Weber, Anthony 
(Rosie) Weber, Philomena (George) Christenson, Celestine (Katherine) 
Weber, Hilarius “Larry” (Mary) Weber, Martin (Antonia) Weber, Silvenus 
Weber, Aloysius (Annunciata) Weber, and Odilia (John) Riedel, 
brother-in-law Aloysius Meier. 
 Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, October 10, 2020
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville. Burial will follow 
at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Leoville. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Friday, 
October 9, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, KS. A Rosary will
 be said following the visitation at 7:00 pm.

Memorial contributions may
 be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Church
 for Masses, or EWTN. Condolences may be left online at www.paulsfh.com

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602190489012.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Magdalen “Maggie” Gassmann was born May 29, 1925 in Park, KS to Jakob 
and Rosa (Herrman) Weber. She passed away at the age of 95 on October 6,
 2020 at the Gove County Medical Center LTC. 
 Maggie grew up in Park, KS and attended Park Grade School. 
Magdalen’s growing up years were filled with a lot of hard work that 
included, sewing, cleaning, raising and milking cows, hogs and chickens,
 canning everything possible from the large garden. A strong work ethic
 was nourished that would carry through her entire adult life. She 
married Conrad Gassmann on November 6, 1946 at the Sacred Heart Church 
in Park. They lived on a farm outside of Grinnell, KS until they 
purchased a farm one mile west of Dresden, KS. Their union was Blessed
 with 10 children-Francis, Anthony, George, Paul, Lawrence, Ralph, Mary,
 Ann, Donna, and Theresa. Magdalen was very active in the Immaculate 
Conception parish in Leoville, where she was a CCD teacher, Altar 
Society and Daughters of Isabella. She also enjoyed involvement in the 
Dresden Community Guild and American Legion Auxiliary. Magdalen and 
Conrad operated the farm until Conrad passed away in February 1975. 
Maggie continued the farming operation until 1981 when she purchased her
 parent’s home in Park, KS. She lived in Park and was very active in 
that community as well, serving as the Sacred Heart Church sacristan for
 over 25 years. Even in her “retirement” years, Maggie was very involved
 with the Sacred Heart Prayer Group, CCD teacher, Daughters of Isabella,
 Altar Society and very supportive of Pro-Life. She lived in Park until 
becoming a resident of the Gove County Long Term Care in 2012. 
 Being a devout Catholic, Maggie was a faithful viewer of the Eternal
 Word Television Network (EWTN) and said the rosary daily throughout her
 lifetime. Maggie was always an excellent cook, known for her chicken 
&amp; noodles, blackberry dumplings, carrot cake, cookie sheet cake, and
 popcorn balls.
 Maggie was treasured and loved by many (especially her family) and 
lived a very active and happy life with her family and friends. She was 
known for her beautiful, warm smile and caring and giving heart. 
 Maggie is survived by her children: Francis Gassmann and wife Cindy 
of Garden Plain, KS, Anthony Gassmann and wife Peggy of Dresden, KS, 
George Gassmann and wife Vickie of New Almelo, KS, Lawrence Gassmann of 
Manhattan, KS, Mary Gassmann of Indianapolis, IN, Ann Gassmann of 
Euless, TX, and Theresa Gassmann of Euless, TX; sister, Marie Meier of 
Hoxie, KS and sister-in-law Esther Weber of Salina, KS; 18 
grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; 7 step great-grandchildren; 8 
great-great-grandchildren and 7 step great-great-grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Conrad in 1975; sons, Paul 
and Ralph Gassmann; daughter, Donna Gassmann; siblings: Bartholomew 
(Lydia) Weber, Henry (Mary) Weber, Msgr. John George Weber, Anthony 
(Rosie) Weber, Philomena (George) Christenson, Celestine (Katherine) 
Weber, Hilarius “Larry” (Mary) Weber, Martin (Antonia) Weber, Silvenus 
Weber, Aloysius (Annunciata) Weber, and Odilia (John) Riedel, 
brother-in-law Aloysius Meier. 
 Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Saturday, October 10, 2020
 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Leoville. Burial will follow 
at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Leoville. Visitation will be 5-7:00 pm Friday, 
October 9, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, KS. A Rosary will
 be said following the visitation at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may
 be made to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Church
 for Masses, or EWTN. Condolences may be left online at www.paulsfh.com

Magdalen 'Maggie' Susanne Gassmann

Phyllis Nadine Luerman, 81, passed away October 8, 2020, at her home 
in Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born June 30, 1939, in Hoisington, to Jesse and 
Bessie (Smith) Neal.&nbsp; Phyllis married John H. Luerman, Sr. Dec. 29, 
1962, in Hoisington.&nbsp; He survives.

Phyllis, a lifetime Hoisington area resident, was a member of the 
V.F.W. Post 7428 Auxiliary and American Legion Post 286 Auxiliary.&nbsp; She 
was a telephone operator in Hoisington for many years, also holding 
employment at Gibson's, Dairy Queen and Duckwall's.&nbsp; Phyllis was a 
member of the Red Hat Ladies, previously served on the Susank city 
council and enjoyed playing cards.

Survivors include her husband John of the home; three sons, John 
Luerman and wife Amy of rural Susank, Andy Luerman and wife Becky of 
Ashland and Billy Luerman of Susank; six grandchildren, Shyla Goodnight 
(Aaron), Anthony Luerman, Jay Luerman (Joanna), Shelby Luerman, Damon 
Luerman (Brooke) and J.J. Luerman; two great grandchildren, Lane Luerman
 and Tucker Goodnight; one sister, Sallie Hager of Claflin; and two 
brothers Cecil Neal of Oregon, Wis. and Willis Neal of Overland Park.

She was preceded in death by one brother, William Neal; four sisters,
 Glenna Schneider, Twila Miller, Jessie Kasselman and Penny McClung.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Fisher.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00
 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Memorial may be given to Kindred Hospice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602190403796.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phyllis Nadine Luerman, 81, passed away October 8, 2020, at her home 
in Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born June 30, 1939, in Hoisington, to Jesse and 
Bessie (Smith) Neal.&nbsp; Phyllis married John H. Luerman, Sr. Dec. 29, 
1962, in Hoisington.&nbsp; He survives.Phyllis, a lifetime Hoisington area resident, was a member of the 
V.F.W. Post 7428 Auxiliary and American Legion Post 286 Auxiliary.&nbsp; She 
was a telephone operator in Hoisington for many years, also holding 
employment at Gibson's, Dairy Queen and Duckwall's.&nbsp; Phyllis was a 
member of the Red Hat Ladies, previously served on the Susank city 
council and enjoyed playing cards.Survivors include her husband John of the home; three sons, John 
Luerman and wife Amy of rural Susank, Andy Luerman and wife Becky of 
Ashland and Billy Luerman of Susank; six grandchildren, Shyla Goodnight 
(Aaron), Anthony Luerman, Jay Luerman (Joanna), Shelby Luerman, Damon 
Luerman (Brooke) and J.J. Luerman; two great grandchildren, Lane Luerman
 and Tucker Goodnight; one sister, Sallie Hager of Claflin; and two 
brothers Cecil Neal of Oregon, Wis. and Willis Neal of Overland Park.She was preceded in death by one brother, William Neal; four sisters,
 Glenna Schneider, Twila Miller, Jessie Kasselman and Penny McClung.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Fisher.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00
 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 11, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Memorial may be given to Kindred Hospice, in care of Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Phyllis Nadine Luerman

Mary Lee Brooks, 94, Hays, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Via Christi Village.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602190205117.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Lee Brooks, 94, Hays, died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Via Christi Village.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mary Lee Brooks

Rosetta Aschenbrenner, 75, of Ellis 
passed Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born 
July 27, 1945, to Clarence and Lillian Schmidt in Hays. Rosetta attended
 Ellis High School. On November 27, 1961, Rosetta married Robert 
Aschenbrenner at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.

Retiring from Enersys in July 2019 
after many years of employment, Rosetta took joy in spoiling her 
grandkids, playing bingo and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs and KU 
basketball teams.

Survivors include four children: Rose 
(Jeff) Hertel, Ellis; Ricky Aschenbrenner, Wichita; Rhonda (Evan) 
Hadley, Hays; and Roy (Holly) Aschenbrenner, Ellis. Siblings include 
Harold (Myrtle) Schmidt, Opelousas, La; John (Twila) Schmidt, Tina 
(Dave) Keller, and Kenny (Kim) Schmidt, all of Ellis. Grandchildren 
include Kim Robinson, David Bieker, Jessica Bradza, Kyle Hadley, Sarah 
Pletcher, Rebecca Bittel, Hannah Aschenbrenner and Hayden 
Aschenbrenner.&nbsp; Surviving great-grandchildren are Hadlee, Jace and Jett 
Brazda, Emma Bieker, Camilla Robinson and Drake Pletcher.

Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents, and two sisters: Betty Barenberg and Darlene Schmidt.

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passed Saturday, October 3, 2020, in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born 
July 27, 1945, to Clarence and Lillian Schmidt in Hays. Rosetta attended
 Ellis High School. On November 27, 1961, Rosetta married Robert 
Aschenbrenner at St. Mary’s Church in Ellis.Retiring from Enersys in July 2019 
after many years of employment, Rosetta took joy in spoiling her 
grandkids, playing bingo and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs and KU 
basketball teams.Survivors include four children: Rose 
(Jeff) Hertel, Ellis; Ricky Aschenbrenner, Wichita; Rhonda (Evan) 
Hadley, Hays; and Roy (Holly) Aschenbrenner, Ellis. Siblings include 
Harold (Myrtle) Schmidt, Opelousas, La; John (Twila) Schmidt, Tina 
(Dave) Keller, and Kenny (Kim) Schmidt, all of Ellis. Grandchildren 
include Kim Robinson, David Bieker, Jessica Bradza, Kyle Hadley, Sarah 
Pletcher, Rebecca Bittel, Hannah Aschenbrenner and Hayden 
Aschenbrenner.&nbsp; Surviving great-grandchildren are Hadlee, Jace and Jett 
Brazda, Emma Bieker, Camilla Robinson and Drake Pletcher.Rosetta was preceded in death by her husband Robert, her parents, and two sisters: Betty Barenberg and Darlene Schmidt.Arrangements are pending at this time.

Rosetta Aschenbrenner

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Deanna Kay Whisler, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Deanna was born on July 11, 1946, in Colby, KS to Kenneth C. and Dorothy F. (Morton) Whisler.&nbsp; She was one of six children.&nbsp; She attended school at Central Elementary School in Goodland until the age of 9 when she diagnosed with Tuberculosis Meningitis, which at that age was very fatal.&nbsp; After 8 months in a coma, Deanna had to learn to walk and talk all over again. &nbsp;

Due to her illness, Deanna was mostly disabled for the rest of her life, far surpassing her life expectancy.&nbsp; However, Deanna didn’t let this slow her down.&nbsp; She was a joy to her entire family, and enjoyed spending time doing crossword puzzles.&nbsp; She also had a love for horses.

Preceding her in death were her parents, and 2 nephews Trevor Walker and Conrad Whisler.

She is survived by her 3 brothers, Gary and Karen Wiens of Hillsboro, KS, Kent and Barb Whisler of Manhattan, KS and Gary and Josie Whisler of Atwood, KS; 2 sisters Mary Jo and Troy Funk of Holyoke, CO and Karen and Terry Peck of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Deanna was cremated and private family services will be held in the Goodland Cemetery with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>ObituaryLongtime Goodland, KS resident Deanna Kay Whisler, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.Deanna was born on July 11, 1946, in Colby, KS to Kenneth C. and Dorothy F. (Morton) Whisler.&nbsp; She was one of six children.&nbsp; She attended school at Central Elementary School in Goodland until the age of 9 when she diagnosed with Tuberculosis Meningitis, which at that age was very fatal.&nbsp; After 8 months in a coma, Deanna had to learn to walk and talk all over again. &nbsp;Due to her illness, Deanna was mostly disabled for the rest of her life, far surpassing her life expectancy.&nbsp; However, Deanna didn’t let this slow her down.&nbsp; She was a joy to her entire family, and enjoyed spending time doing crossword puzzles.&nbsp; She also had a love for horses.Preceding her in death were her parents, and 2 nephews Trevor Walker and Conrad Whisler.She is survived by her 3 brothers, Gary and Karen Wiens of Hillsboro, KS, Kent and Barb Whisler of Manhattan, KS and Gary and Josie Whisler of Atwood, KS; 2 sisters Mary Jo and Troy Funk of Holyoke, CO and Karen and Terry Peck of Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.Deanna was cremated and private family services will be held in the Goodland Cemetery with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.Memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Deanna Kay Whisler

Virginia Mae (Birbeck) Howe (Ginny) of Hays, Kansas, retired special education teacher, passed away October 4, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society Hays. She was 83. Ginny was born November 8, 1936 on a farm outside of Stanberry, Missouri to Ray and Mary Ellen (Evans) Birbeck.&nbsp; She married Virgil Keith Howe on June 3, 1956 in King City.

She started school in a one room country schoolhouse and graduated from King City High School in 1954.&nbsp; She attended Northwestern Missouri State College graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Education and Home Economics degree. She later attended Western Illinois University earning a Masters of Education degree in Special Education. In 1988 she began working for USD 489 serving both Victoria High School and Thomas More Prep-Marian as a special education teacher. She retired in 1998.

Before settling in Hays, Ginny and Virgil lived in several cities including Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ames, Iowa, Natchitoches, Louisiana, and Macomb, Illinois . Ginny was an active member of every church she belonged to always singing in the choir. While in Hays, she was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, PEO, actively helped her husband with his Rotary endeavors and, through Rotary, became a Paul Harris Fellow.

Once she and Virgil were retired, they hit the road. She claimed her suitcase was always packed. They visited all 50 states as well as several countries abroad including England, Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Brazil, and Argentina among many others. Ginny purchased a souvenir spoon from each place she visited. The collection eventually spanned an entire wall.

She is survived by her husband, Virgil, of 64 + years; a daughter, Christine and husband Mark Milford, of Kingman, KS; a son, Daniel and wife Amy Howe of Lexington KY: six grandchildren, Jessica Quinn and husband Sean Greenlee of Haysville, KS; Grant Quinn and fiancé, Caroline Houghtelling of Omaha, NE; Ian Quinn and wife, Jessica of Kingman, KS; Wesley Howe of Lexington, KY, Austin Howe and fiancé, Sarah Scott of Fort Myers, FL; and Zachary Howe of Lexington, KY: two step-grandsons, Jacob Milford of Wichita, KS and Riley Milford of Kingman, KS: three great grandchildren, Vivienne, Adele, and Rhett Greenlee of Haysville, KS: sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jack Bush of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Mimi Birbeck of Mankato, MN and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Lester Birbeck, Robert Birbeck, and Herbert Birbeck.

The family is planning a small private service. When things are safer, and we can be together again, the family will have a Celebration of Life event in hopes that many can attend.

Until then donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hays, or the Dr. Virgil K. and Virginia M. Howe Fund for Excellence through Fort Hays State University Foundation. Memorials may be sent in care of mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East&nbsp; 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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>Virginia Mae (Birbeck) Howe (Ginny) of Hays, Kansas, retired special education teacher, passed away October 4, 2020, at Good Samaritan Society Hays. She was 83. Ginny was born November 8, 1936 on a farm outside of Stanberry, Missouri to Ray and Mary Ellen (Evans) Birbeck.&nbsp; She married Virgil Keith Howe on June 3, 1956 in King City.She started school in a one room country schoolhouse and graduated from King City High School in 1954.&nbsp; She attended Northwestern Missouri State College graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor of Education and Home Economics degree. She later attended Western Illinois University earning a Masters of Education degree in Special Education. In 1988 she began working for USD 489 serving both Victoria High School and Thomas More Prep-Marian as a special education teacher. She retired in 1998.Before settling in Hays, Ginny and Virgil lived in several cities including Albuquerque, New Mexico, Ames, Iowa, Natchitoches, Louisiana, and Macomb, Illinois . Ginny was an active member of every church she belonged to always singing in the choir. While in Hays, she was a member of The First Presbyterian Church, PEO, actively helped her husband with his Rotary endeavors and, through Rotary, became a Paul Harris Fellow.Once she and Virgil were retired, they hit the road. She claimed her suitcase was always packed. They visited all 50 states as well as several countries abroad including England, Scotland, Yugoslavia, Russia, Brazil, and Argentina among many others. Ginny purchased a souvenir spoon from each place she visited. The collection eventually spanned an entire wall.She is survived by her husband, Virgil, of 64 + years; a daughter, Christine and husband Mark Milford, of Kingman, KS; a son, Daniel and wife Amy Howe of Lexington KY: six grandchildren, Jessica Quinn and husband Sean Greenlee of Haysville, KS; Grant Quinn and fiancé, Caroline Houghtelling of Omaha, NE; Ian Quinn and wife, Jessica of Kingman, KS; Wesley Howe of Lexington, KY, Austin Howe and fiancé, Sarah Scott of Fort Myers, FL; and Zachary Howe of Lexington, KY: two step-grandsons, Jacob Milford of Wichita, KS and Riley Milford of Kingman, KS: three great grandchildren, Vivienne, Adele, and Rhett Greenlee of Haysville, KS: sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jack Bush of Dallas, TX; sister-in-law, Mimi Birbeck of Mankato, MN and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, and three brothers, Lester Birbeck, Robert Birbeck, and Herbert Birbeck.The family is planning a small private service. When things are safer, and we can be together again, the family will have a Celebration of Life event in hopes that many can attend.Until then donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Hays, or the Dr. Virgil K. and Virginia M. Howe Fund for Excellence through Fort Hays State University Foundation. Memorials may be sent in care of mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East&nbsp; 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.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;

Virginia Mae Howe

Fr. Myron G. Flax, O.F.M.Cap., of Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kans., a veteran of 39 years as a Catholic missionary in the South Pacific, and eldest member of the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, just four days after his 92nd birthday.

Fifth of the nine children of Godfrey and Catherine (Weber) Flax, Father was born on Sept. 30, 1928, in Ransom, Kan., and named Godfrey after his father.

He attended Trego County public schools, had already finished high school, and was working on the family farm, when at 22 he decided to study for the priesthood. Because of the importance at that time of knowing Latin, the authorities asked him to repeat high school at St. Francis Seminary High School in Victoria, Kans. Thus he joined a class of early teenage freshmen and became a father figure to his boarding school classmates. After further studies at St. Fidelis College&nbsp;in Herman, Pa., and Capuchin College in Washington, D.C., he was ordained a priest by Bishop Frederick Freking of Salina on February 10, 1964.

Meanwhile he joined the Capuchin-Franciscan Order, changing his name to Myron, making a yearlong novitiate at Annapolis, Md., and making profession in the Order on July 14, 1958.

His first assignment as a priest was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific, where he became the first non-indigenous person to enter the Gambe area in the land of the Huli people. He served about ten years among the Huli people near Tari, a year among the Wiru people at Pangia, two years among the Imbongu people at Ialibu, and four years among the people of the lower Mendi valley, before being named rector of the cathedral parish in Mendi in 1978, a post he held for 24 years. During this time he also used his skills as a mechanic in keeping a large fleet of missionary vehicles working under adverse conditions.

Fr. Flax returned to the States in 2003, and after theological updating at Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, served eight years as a confessor&nbsp;at the Catholic Chapel in the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs. A severe hearing loss forced him to retire from this ministry in 2011. He resided then at St. Fidelis Friary in Victoria until February, 2020, when he moved to Via Christi Village.

Father was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Flax and Helen Schuler, and five brothers, Ignatius, Lawrence, Leonard, Herman J., and Eugene. His sister, Sr. Mary Ann Flax, C.S.J., of Lexington, Nebr., is the sole surviving member of his immediate family.

Reception of the body and morning prayer will be celebrated at 8 a.m., Monday,&nbsp; Oct. 12, 2020, in the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, followed by Visitation until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Friars' Plot at the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria. Archbishop Stephen Reichert, O.F.M.Cap., archbishop emeritus of Madang and former bishop of Mendi, will be the main celebrant and homilist. Sr. Mary Ann Flax will serve as lector, and a number of Fr. Myron's nephews will be the pallbearers.

Memorials are suggested to the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, Inc., 3613 Wyandot St., Denver CO&nbsp;&nbsp;80211.

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;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &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>Fr. Myron G. Flax, O.F.M.Cap., of Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kans., a veteran of 39 years as a Catholic missionary in the South Pacific, and eldest member of the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, just four days after his 92nd birthday.Fifth of the nine children of Godfrey and Catherine (Weber) Flax, Father was born on Sept. 30, 1928, in Ransom, Kan., and named Godfrey after his father.He attended Trego County public schools, had already finished high school, and was working on the family farm, when at 22 he decided to study for the priesthood. Because of the importance at that time of knowing Latin, the authorities asked him to repeat high school at St. Francis Seminary High School in Victoria, Kans. Thus he joined a class of early teenage freshmen and became a father figure to his boarding school classmates. After further studies at St. Fidelis College&nbsp;in Herman, Pa., and Capuchin College in Washington, D.C., he was ordained a priest by Bishop Frederick Freking of Salina on February 10, 1964.Meanwhile he joined the Capuchin-Franciscan Order, changing his name to Myron, making a yearlong novitiate at Annapolis, Md., and making profession in the Order on July 14, 1958.His first assignment as a priest was in Papua New Guinea in the South Pacific, where he became the first non-indigenous person to enter the Gambe area in the land of the Huli people. He served about ten years among the Huli people near Tari, a year among the Wiru people at Pangia, two years among the Imbongu people at Ialibu, and four years among the people of the lower Mendi valley, before being named rector of the cathedral parish in Mendi in 1978, a post he held for 24 years. During this time he also used his skills as a mechanic in keeping a large fleet of missionary vehicles working under adverse conditions.Fr. Flax returned to the States in 2003, and after theological updating at Aquinas Institute in St. Louis, served eight years as a confessor&nbsp;at the Catholic Chapel in the Citadel Mall in Colorado Springs. A severe hearing loss forced him to retire from this ministry in 2011. He resided then at St. Fidelis Friary in Victoria until February, 2020, when he moved to Via Christi Village.Father was preceded in death by two sisters, Rose Flax and Helen Schuler, and five brothers, Ignatius, Lawrence, Leonard, Herman J., and Eugene. His sister, Sr. Mary Ann Flax, C.S.J., of Lexington, Nebr., is the sole surviving member of his immediate family.Reception of the body and morning prayer will be celebrated at 8 a.m., Monday,&nbsp; Oct. 12, 2020, in the Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, followed by Visitation until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in the Friars' Plot at the St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria. Archbishop Stephen Reichert, O.F.M.Cap., archbishop emeritus of Madang and former bishop of Mendi, will be the main celebrant and homilist. Sr. Mary Ann Flax will serve as lector, and a number of Fr. Myron's nephews will be the pallbearers.Memorials are suggested to the Capuchin Province of Mid-America, Inc., 3613 Wyandot St., Denver CO&nbsp;&nbsp;80211.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;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &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;

Father Myron Flax, O.F.M.Cap.

Carolyn Mae Donecker, 85, passed away Oct. 7, 2020, at Country Living
 of Lyons. She was born May 16, 1935, in rural Claflin, to Herman Walter
 and Emma Christine (Schlessiger) Drews. Carolyn received her nursing 
degree from Dominican School of Nursing. She married Donald Harry 
Donecker Oct. 14, 1956, in Claflin. He died March 2, 2004.

A lifetime resident of the Claflin area, also living a period of time
 in Great Bend, Carolyn worked as an RN for CKMC for 25 years and Joseph
 Gateno, OBGYN, for 13 years and later as a workers’ compensation case 
manager, until her retirement in 2012. Her volunteerism was demonstrated
 in coordinating blood drives in Claflin for the American Red Cross, 
teaching Lamaze classes and dedicating time to Lutheran Ladies' Aide. 
Carolyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin, where she taught 
Sunday School and Midweek classes.

Survivors include two sons, Craig Donecker and wife Anna of Great 
Bend and Kevin Donecker and wife Elaine of Claflin; one daughter, 
Cherlyn Maier and husband Rodney of Claflin; son at heart, Hugo Fonseca 
and wife Gaby of Costa Rica; one sister, Claudine Dietz and husband 
Lester of Denver; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Donecker (Misty), Jeffery
 Donecker (Megan), Ashlee Bevan (Derek), Aaron Maier, Aimee Ingermanson 
(Wes), Andrew Maier, Julie Donecker, Matthew Donecker and Melissa 
Donecker; and six great grandchildren, Philip Donecker, JoAnna Donecker,
 Hunter Donecker, Gage Donecker, Temperance Donecker and Taylin Bevan. 
She was preceded in passing by her husband Don and one sister, Carma 
Feist (Don, surviving).

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, Claflin, with Pastor Daniel Harders and Rev. Roger 
Schepman. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin. Visitation
 will be from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and 1:00 to 8:00 
p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Memorials may be given to Zion
 Lutheran Church or USD 112 Community Scholarship Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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 of Lyons. She was born May 16, 1935, in rural Claflin, to Herman Walter
 and Emma Christine (Schlessiger) Drews. Carolyn received her nursing 
degree from Dominican School of Nursing. She married Donald Harry 
Donecker Oct. 14, 1956, in Claflin. He died March 2, 2004.A lifetime resident of the Claflin area, also living a period of time
 in Great Bend, Carolyn worked as an RN for CKMC for 25 years and Joseph
 Gateno, OBGYN, for 13 years and later as a workers’ compensation case 
manager, until her retirement in 2012. Her volunteerism was demonstrated
 in coordinating blood drives in Claflin for the American Red Cross, 
teaching Lamaze classes and dedicating time to Lutheran Ladies' Aide. 
Carolyn was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin, where she taught 
Sunday School and Midweek classes.Survivors include two sons, Craig Donecker and wife Anna of Great 
Bend and Kevin Donecker and wife Elaine of Claflin; one daughter, 
Cherlyn Maier and husband Rodney of Claflin; son at heart, Hugo Fonseca 
and wife Gaby of Costa Rica; one sister, Claudine Dietz and husband 
Lester of Denver; nine grandchildren, Jonathan Donecker (Misty), Jeffery
 Donecker (Megan), Ashlee Bevan (Derek), Aaron Maier, Aimee Ingermanson 
(Wes), Andrew Maier, Julie Donecker, Matthew Donecker and Melissa 
Donecker; and six great grandchildren, Philip Donecker, JoAnna Donecker,
 Hunter Donecker, Gage Donecker, Temperance Donecker and Taylin Bevan. 
She was preceded in passing by her husband Don and one sister, Carma 
Feist (Don, surviving).Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2020, at Zion 
Lutheran Church, Claflin, with Pastor Daniel Harders and Rev. Roger 
Schepman. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin. Visitation
 will be from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, and 1:00 to 8:00 
p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., all at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Memorials may be given to Zion
 Lutheran Church or USD 112 Community Scholarship Fund, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Carolyn Mae Donecker

Agnes Arlene Lewis, 82, of Colby, was called home on Tuesday, October 6,
 2020, at Citizens Medical Center. 

She was born May 30, 1938, in 
Sheridan County to Albert and Ella (Hesterberg) Detjen. On August 24, 
1963, Agnes married Larry Lewis and to this union, two children were 
born. When the kids were young, Agnes ran a daycare and did ironing for 
people. Over the years, she also worked as a bank teller at several 
banks. She also was a school bus driver and really enjoyed all the 
little kids. She cleaned many offices around town and served the 
breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn Express. 

Agnes enjoyed making 
ceramics, going to garage sales and cheering on the Denver Broncos and 
KU Jayhawks. She volunteered every Wednesday as a Pink Lady at the 
hospital. However, her favorite pastime was tending to her huge garden. 
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry and sisters Arleta Detjen and Elta Rall. 
She is survived by her children, Steven Lewis and Sheri Staab, both of 
Colby and grandsons, Kaden Staab (fiancée Callie) and Kyler Staab. She 
will be greatly missed by all. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2020, 
at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to the Agnes Lewis Memorial Fund and can be sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;

Agnes Arlene Lewis, 82, of Colby, was called home on Tuesday, October 6,
 2020, at Citizens Medical Center. She was born May 30, 1938, in 
Sheridan County to Albert and Ella (Hesterberg) Detjen. On August 24, 
1963, Agnes married Larry Lewis and to this union, two children were 
born. When the kids were young, Agnes ran a daycare and did ironing for 
people. Over the years, she also worked as a bank teller at several 
banks. She also was a school bus driver and really enjoyed all the 
little kids. She cleaned many offices around town and served the 
breakfast buffet at the Holiday Inn Express. Agnes enjoyed making 
ceramics, going to garage sales and cheering on the Denver Broncos and 
KU Jayhawks. She volunteered every Wednesday as a Pink Lady at the 
hospital. However, her favorite pastime was tending to her huge garden. 
Agnes was preceded in death by her parents; husband Larry and sisters Arleta Detjen and Elta Rall. 
She is survived by her children, Steven Lewis and Sheri Staab, both of 
Colby and grandsons, Kaden Staab (fiancée Callie) and Kyler Staab. She 
will be greatly missed by all. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 8, 2020, 
at Trinity Lutheran Church, Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to the Agnes Lewis Memorial Fund and can be sent
 in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;

Agnes Arlene Lewis

Terence "Terry" John Hammerschmidt, age 67, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1953, in Hays to Clarence and Bernita (Glassman) Hammerschmidt. Terry worked alongside his dad in the family business Clem’s Inc. for many years. He was also a long-time volunteer at the ARC thrift shop for over 30 years. Terry was heavily involved in the Special Olympics participating in basketball and speed walking and was inducted into the State of Kansas Special Olympics Hall of Fame in 1984 for his accomplishments in speed walking. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays. He is survived by a brother, Mark Hammerschmidt of Hays; two sisters, Sue O’Connor and husband Deron of Hays and Lori Schmidt and husband Scott of Hays; nephews, Cameron O’Connor, Chandler Schmidt, Braden Schmidt, Jason Pfannenstiel and Michael O’Connor; nieces, Keisha Schmidt and Lanie Pfeifer; 4 great nephews; 2 great nieces as well as his beloved dog, Ally. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM with a combined vigil and rosary at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Saturday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK or Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. 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>Terence "Terry" John Hammerschmidt, age 67, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1953, in Hays to Clarence and Bernita (Glassman) Hammerschmidt. Terry worked alongside his dad in the family business Clem’s Inc. for many years. He was also a long-time volunteer at the ARC thrift shop for over 30 years. Terry was heavily involved in the Special Olympics participating in basketball and speed walking and was inducted into the State of Kansas Special Olympics Hall of Fame in 1984 for his accomplishments in speed walking. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Hays. He is survived by a brother, Mark Hammerschmidt of Hays; two sisters, Sue O’Connor and husband Deron of Hays and Lori Schmidt and husband Scott of Hays; nephews, Cameron O’Connor, Chandler Schmidt, Braden Schmidt, Jason Pfannenstiel and Michael O’Connor; nieces, Keisha Schmidt and Lanie Pfeifer; 4 great nephews; 2 great nieces as well as his beloved dog, Ally. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM with a combined vigil and rosary at 7 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Saturday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK or Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. 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>

Terence 'Terry' John Hammerschmidt

Rennie L. Burress, 79, passed away October 7, 2020, at Via Christi 
St. Francis. He was born March 1, 1941, to August &amp; Veta (Gregory) 
Burress, at Mountainburg, Ark. He married Helen Helfrich on August 21, 
1965 in Ellinwood. She survives.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Rennie was a mechanic, welder, 
security guard, but mostly a hot roder. He loved racing, building hot 
rods and carpentry. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include, his mother, Veta Burress; his wife, Helen Burress 
of the home; a daughter, Renee Burress of Great Bend; a grandson, 
Michael Burress; two brothers, Glen Burress of Ellinwood, and Leland 
McAlister of Larned; and three sisters, Frieda Jobes of Great Bend, 
Wanda (Ron) Dodson of Hays, Laveta (Larry) Furthmeyer of Gorham. He was 
preceded in death by his father, August Burress; and a sister, Gloria 
Barrientez.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services with inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15,
 2020, at Great Bend Cemetery North, with Byron Barreintez presiding. 
The family requests those in attendance to wear masks and social 
distance. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be 
designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Labre Indian 
School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rennie L. Burress, 79, passed away October 7, 2020, at Via Christi 
St. Francis. He was born March 1, 1941, to August &amp; Veta (Gregory) 
Burress, at Mountainburg, Ark. He married Helen Helfrich on August 21, 
1965 in Ellinwood. She survives.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;A lifetime Great Bend resident, Rennie was a mechanic, welder, 
security guard, but mostly a hot roder. He loved racing, building hot 
rods and carpentry. He especially loved spending time with his family.Survivors include, his mother, Veta Burress; his wife, Helen Burress 
of the home; a daughter, Renee Burress of Great Bend; a grandson, 
Michael Burress; two brothers, Glen Burress of Ellinwood, and Leland 
McAlister of Larned; and three sisters, Frieda Jobes of Great Bend, 
Wanda (Ron) Dodson of Hays, Laveta (Larry) Furthmeyer of Gorham. He was 
preceded in death by his father, August Burress; and a sister, Gloria 
Barrientez.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services with inurnment will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 15,
 2020, at Great Bend Cemetery North, with Byron Barreintez presiding. 
The family requests those in attendance to wear masks and social 
distance. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be 
designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or St. Labre Indian 
School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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