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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rita M. Hockman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thyra M. (Scharff) DeMarco

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

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

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

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

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

Robert Dale Howard

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

To friends and family, he was known as Frank.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Francis A. 'Frank' Younger

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

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

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

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

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

Ronald 'Ron' Lynn Drake

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

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

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

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

Billie Jean Keck 

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

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

Dora Belle Hopson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clarence Verdell Young

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

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

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

JoAnn R. (Nass) Holton

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

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

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

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

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

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

Michael Holland

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

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

Betty Jo Johns

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

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

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

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

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

Howard G. Schroeder

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Felisa R. Clair

Clara Rosella “Pat” Engling, 86, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.

Clara was born on March 17, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albin and Florance (Culley) Golembiewski.

She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Edward M. Engling on March 08, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with 5 children Edward, Christine, Michael, Andrew and Anthony. They raised their children and called home in the Codell and Natoma area.&nbsp; She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.

Surviving family include son, Edward M. Engling, Jr. of Natoma, Kansas; daughter, Christine M. Hoffman (Ken) of Hays, Kansas; son, Michael A. Engling (Dee) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; son, Andrew L. Engling (April) of Natoma, Kansas; and son, Anthony C. Engling (Lori) of Salina, Kansas; 2 brothers Joseph Golembiewski and Ben Bogus; 2 sisters Frances McGee and Agnes Vidal; 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband Ed on July 02, 2017; her parents and a brother, Albert Golembiewski.

A private family service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family has chosen cremation. &nbsp; A memorial has been set for the Natoma Community Center and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Clara Rosella “Pat” Engling, 86, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.Clara was born on March 17, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albin and Florance (Culley) Golembiewski.She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Edward M. Engling on March 08, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with 5 children Edward, Christine, Michael, Andrew and Anthony. They raised their children and called home in the Codell and Natoma area.&nbsp; She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.Surviving family include son, Edward M. Engling, Jr. of Natoma, Kansas; daughter, Christine M. Hoffman (Ken) of Hays, Kansas; son, Michael A. Engling (Dee) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; son, Andrew L. Engling (April) of Natoma, Kansas; and son, Anthony C. Engling (Lori) of Salina, Kansas; 2 brothers Joseph Golembiewski and Ben Bogus; 2 sisters Frances McGee and Agnes Vidal; 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband Ed on July 02, 2017; her parents and a brother, Albert Golembiewski.A private family service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family has chosen cremation. &nbsp; A memorial has been set for the Natoma Community Center and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Clara Rosella 'Pat' Engling

Eunice Perle Horchem, 99, passed away on October 22, 2020 at the 
Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 23, 1921 in 
Plainville, Kansas the daughter of Perle Edwin and Otis Amber (Crandall)
 Tilley. She was raised in Great Bend, Kansas.

As a child Eunice enjoyed visiting her grandparents’ farm Southwest 
of Ransom.&nbsp; Her grandfather bought her a pony, “Danny”, for her to ride 
when she visited.&nbsp; There she learned her love of horses and raising 
wheat.&nbsp; When she married her husband, Dave, he bought her a beautiful 
Palomino named, “Tony”.&nbsp;

Eunice’s father was a music teacher and started her on violin lessons
 at the age of three.&nbsp; She played in many contests and won many awards.&nbsp;
 After graduation from high school Eunice continued to study music in 
college.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays University and then a College in 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She was an accomplished violinist. She taught in a 
one room school near Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; On October 17, 2946 she 
married Dave Horchem in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
January 29, 1996.&nbsp; From her home in Ransom, Eunice taught violin and 
accordion to many local students.&nbsp; She taught Sunday school in the 
Ransom United Methodist Church where she was a member &nbsp;and provided 
violin music for many church services, programs, weddings, and 
funerals.&nbsp; She also appreciated art and painted many beautiful 
paintings.&nbsp; Anytime someone needed help with an art project for school 
she was there to help.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and farmed with her family.

Survivors include her son, David Horchem or Ransom; daughter, Paula 
Huxman of Leawood, Kansas; grandchildren; Lana Vaughn and her husband, 
Dean, and Scott Huxman and his wife, Whitney; five grandchildren, Logan,
 Preston, and Morgan Vaughn and Julia and Luke Huxman; and one sister, 
Pauline Wood of San Antonio, Texas and her son Mark (Ron); nieces, 
Sharon McKinney, Mary Lou Willour, and Jane Lovelady (Jan). She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Horchem; a daughter, 
Carol; granddaughter, Stacy; and a sister, Anna Belle Brack.

Funeral service and burial will be on Friday, October 30, 2020, 11:00
 a.m., at the Ransom. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29th, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites.

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 </figure>Eunice Perle Horchem, 99, passed away on October 22, 2020 at the 
Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 23, 1921 in 
Plainville, Kansas the daughter of Perle Edwin and Otis Amber (Crandall)
 Tilley. She was raised in Great Bend, Kansas.As a child Eunice enjoyed visiting her grandparents’ farm Southwest 
of Ransom.&nbsp; Her grandfather bought her a pony, “Danny”, for her to ride 
when she visited.&nbsp; There she learned her love of horses and raising 
wheat.&nbsp; When she married her husband, Dave, he bought her a beautiful 
Palomino named, “Tony”.&nbsp;Eunice’s father was a music teacher and started her on violin lessons
 at the age of three.&nbsp; She played in many contests and won many awards.&nbsp;
 After graduation from high school Eunice continued to study music in 
college.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays University and then a College in 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She was an accomplished violinist. She taught in a 
one room school near Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; On October 17, 2946 she 
married Dave Horchem in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
January 29, 1996.&nbsp; From her home in Ransom, Eunice taught violin and 
accordion to many local students.&nbsp; She taught Sunday school in the 
Ransom United Methodist Church where she was a member &nbsp;and provided 
violin music for many church services, programs, weddings, and 
funerals.&nbsp; She also appreciated art and painted many beautiful 
paintings.&nbsp; Anytime someone needed help with an art project for school 
she was there to help.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and farmed with her family.Survivors include her son, David Horchem or Ransom; daughter, Paula 
Huxman of Leawood, Kansas; grandchildren; Lana Vaughn and her husband, 
Dean, and Scott Huxman and his wife, Whitney; five grandchildren, Logan,
 Preston, and Morgan Vaughn and Julia and Luke Huxman; and one sister, 
Pauline Wood of San Antonio, Texas and her son Mark (Ron); nieces, 
Sharon McKinney, Mary Lou Willour, and Jane Lovelady (Jan). She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Horchem; a daughter, 
Carol; granddaughter, Stacy; and a sister, Anna Belle Brack.Funeral service and burial will be on Friday, October 30, 2020, 11:00
 a.m., at the Ransom. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29th, 2020.Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites.

Eunice Perle Horchem

Andrea Kay Nelson, 73, passed away October 25, 2020, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born August 3, 1947, at Great Bend, to 
Marvel V. &amp; Vera I. (Irvin) Burfield. She married Delbert Nelson on 
June 15, 1967, at Great Bend. He survives.

A Great Bend resident since 2001, coming from Otis, Andrea was a 
music education teacher, a Pastor and choir director for church. She was
 a member of Otis United Methodist Church, LaCrosse United Methodist 
Church, the United Methodist Women. Andrea never knew a stranger. She 
enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking, but especially loved to spend time with
 her sons and grandchildren.

Survivors include, her husband Delbert Nelson of the home; two sons, 
Andrew Nelson and wife Jessica of Great Bend, and Dale Nelson and wife 
Janice of Longmont, Colo.; a brother, Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and wife 
Keli of Lindsborg; and four grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Emilee, and
 Victoria. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, 
Brent Burfield and Marvin Burfield.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family requesting to 
receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family requests those in 
attendance to wear masks and social distance. Private Family Funeral 
Service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020, at First Christian Church
 in Great Bend, with Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and Reverend Josh Leu 
presiding. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Golden Belt Memorial 
Park, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Otis United Methodist 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Andrea Kay Nelson, 73, passed away October 25, 2020, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born August 3, 1947, at Great Bend, to 
Marvel V. &amp; Vera I. (Irvin) Burfield. She married Delbert Nelson on 
June 15, 1967, at Great Bend. He survives.A Great Bend resident since 2001, coming from Otis, Andrea was a 
music education teacher, a Pastor and choir director for church. She was
 a member of Otis United Methodist Church, LaCrosse United Methodist 
Church, the United Methodist Women. Andrea never knew a stranger. She 
enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking, but especially loved to spend time with
 her sons and grandchildren.Survivors include, her husband Delbert Nelson of the home; two sons, 
Andrew Nelson and wife Jessica of Great Bend, and Dale Nelson and wife 
Janice of Longmont, Colo.; a brother, Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and wife 
Keli of Lindsborg; and four grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Emilee, and
 Victoria. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, 
Brent Burfield and Marvin Burfield.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family requesting to 
receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family requests those in 
attendance to wear masks and social distance. Private Family Funeral 
Service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020, at First Christian Church
 in Great Bend, with Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and Reverend Josh Leu 
presiding. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Golden Belt Memorial 
Park, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Otis United Methodist 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Andrea Kay Nelson

Sunday, September 24th, 1933-Monday, October 26th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, September 24th, 1933-Monday, October 26th, 2020An obituary and services are pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Norma “Jean” Mason passed away at the Redbud Village in Plainville, 
Kansas on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born in 
Braman, Oklahoma to Daniel and Ruby (Wirtz) Venters on February 3, 1930.
 She was united in marriage to Herman Dale Mason on January 25, 1950 at 
the Plainville Methodist Church. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Denise and Nikki.
 Norma’s early years were spent in Galva and Canton, Kansas and later
 Plainville where she graduated from Plainville High School with the 
Class of 1948. During her high school years she worked at the Kennedy 
Drug Store and when ownership changed to Wahl’s Drug Store she stayed on
 board as a faithful employee and sales clerk for over 30 years. Her 
years at the drug store will be remembered by anyone who came in for ice
 cream or floats - they were the best! Aside from loving her job, she 
was talented with her hands and could sew, knit, quilt, and crochet. She
 was a devoted family woman who was always there for her children, made 
time to be with her husband going boating and fishing, and even helped 
her mother with the final stages of her life.
 Norma was a woman of great character, strong values, and deep love 
for family and friends. Although she will be greatly missed, her love 
and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of her family and 
friends. May her legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, 
cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God and our families 
everyday of our lives.
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Denise David of 
Plainville and Nikki (Bob) Meistrell of Plainville; siblings, Jimmy 
(Judy) Venters of Mountain Home, AR and Darlene McDorman of Great Bend, 
KS; six grandchildren, Jaime (Jon) Corbett, Robin Meistrell (Rusty 
Baldwin), Tracey (Josh) Post, Kyle (Taylor) David, John David, and 
Steven David; and nine great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Halle, Camdyn, 
Fletcher, Brenna, Christian, Lilli, Warrick, and Tyler; and great-great 
grandchild, Kage.
 Preceded in death are her parents, Daniel and Ruby Venters; husband,
 Dale Mason; sister, Elaine Lambert; and grandson, Tyler Ward.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Visitation will 
be held Wednesday at the Funeral Home in Plainville from 3PM to 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or Redbud Village
 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Norma “Jean” Mason passed away at the Redbud Village in Plainville, 
Kansas on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born in 
Braman, Oklahoma to Daniel and Ruby (Wirtz) Venters on February 3, 1930.
 She was united in marriage to Herman Dale Mason on January 25, 1950 at 
the Plainville Methodist Church. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Denise and Nikki.
 Norma’s early years were spent in Galva and Canton, Kansas and later
 Plainville where she graduated from Plainville High School with the 
Class of 1948. During her high school years she worked at the Kennedy 
Drug Store and when ownership changed to Wahl’s Drug Store she stayed on
 board as a faithful employee and sales clerk for over 30 years. Her 
years at the drug store will be remembered by anyone who came in for ice
 cream or floats - they were the best! Aside from loving her job, she 
was talented with her hands and could sew, knit, quilt, and crochet. She
 was a devoted family woman who was always there for her children, made 
time to be with her husband going boating and fishing, and even helped 
her mother with the final stages of her life.
 Norma was a woman of great character, strong values, and deep love 
for family and friends. Although she will be greatly missed, her love 
and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of her family and 
friends. May her legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, 
cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God and our families 
everyday of our lives.
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Denise David of 
Plainville and Nikki (Bob) Meistrell of Plainville; siblings, Jimmy 
(Judy) Venters of Mountain Home, AR and Darlene McDorman of Great Bend, 
KS; six grandchildren, Jaime (Jon) Corbett, Robin Meistrell (Rusty 
Baldwin), Tracey (Josh) Post, Kyle (Taylor) David, John David, and 
Steven David; and nine great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Halle, Camdyn, 
Fletcher, Brenna, Christian, Lilli, Warrick, and Tyler; and great-great 
grandchild, Kage.
 Preceded in death are her parents, Daniel and Ruby Venters; husband,
 Dale Mason; sister, Elaine Lambert; and grandson, Tyler Ward.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Visitation will 
be held Wednesday at the Funeral Home in Plainville from 3PM to 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or Redbud Village
 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St, Plainville, KS 67663.

Norma 'Jean' Mason

Edward Layton “Mac” McElhaney Sr. passed away at the age of 78 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Ed lost his battle with COVID on October 24, 2020.

Ed was a longtime resident of Quinter, Kansas. He was born on October 10, 1942, in Buckeye, Arizona. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Ed went on to join the Air Force in 1962.

Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Russell McElhaney on October 17, 1963, they were married for 57 years. Ed absolutely adored his wife and loved her so much. They raised three children, Edward, Jr., Tracey and Ivy. He retired from the Air Force in 1984. Ed and Ruth lived all over the United States along with Germany and England while in the Air Force. After retirement, he went to work for the Bureau of Science and Technology in Boulder, Colorado. Ed and Ruth lived in Colorado until 1994, when they moved to Kansas.&nbsp;

Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, watching grandkids play sports and just overall spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren and was so excited to celebrate every accomplishment with them. He was actively involved in the Gove Community Bible Church. Ed loved Christ and would share the word of God with everyone he came in contact with. His goal was to get as many people to Heaven as he possibly could.&nbsp;

Ed is survived by his loving wife; children Edward L. McElhaney, Jr (Carolyn) of Hays, Tracey Bansemer of Quinter, and Ivy Charles of Quinter; grandchildren Christina Ramirez (Jacob) of Quinter, Dawn Seymour of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Andrea Charles, Tanner Charles, and Preston Hashenberger of Quinter; great-grandchildren Breanna Seymour and Isabella Ramirez of Quinter; brother Martin McElhaney (Betty) of Phoenix, AZ; sister Martha Russell of Quinter; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.&nbsp;

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Rozie McElhaney and his loving granddaughter Samantha Roze Charles.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday October 30, 2020, at Gove Community Bible Church with Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will take place at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Ministerial Alliance or Gove County Food Pantry. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Edward Layton “Mac” McElhaney Sr. passed away at the age of 78 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Ed lost his battle with COVID on October 24, 2020.Ed was a longtime resident of Quinter, Kansas. He was born on October 10, 1942, in Buckeye, Arizona. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Ed went on to join the Air Force in 1962.Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Russell McElhaney on October 17, 1963, they were married for 57 years. Ed absolutely adored his wife and loved her so much. They raised three children, Edward, Jr., Tracey and Ivy. He retired from the Air Force in 1984. Ed and Ruth lived all over the United States along with Germany and England while in the Air Force. After retirement, he went to work for the Bureau of Science and Technology in Boulder, Colorado. Ed and Ruth lived in Colorado until 1994, when they moved to Kansas.&nbsp;Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, watching grandkids play sports and just overall spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren and was so excited to celebrate every accomplishment with them. He was actively involved in the Gove Community Bible Church. Ed loved Christ and would share the word of God with everyone he came in contact with. His goal was to get as many people to Heaven as he possibly could.&nbsp;Ed is survived by his loving wife; children Edward L. McElhaney, Jr (Carolyn) of Hays, Tracey Bansemer of Quinter, and Ivy Charles of Quinter; grandchildren Christina Ramirez (Jacob) of Quinter, Dawn Seymour of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Andrea Charles, Tanner Charles, and Preston Hashenberger of Quinter; great-grandchildren Breanna Seymour and Isabella Ramirez of Quinter; brother Martin McElhaney (Betty) of Phoenix, AZ; sister Martha Russell of Quinter; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.&nbsp;Ed was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Rozie McElhaney and his loving granddaughter Samantha Roze Charles.Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday October 30, 2020, at Gove Community Bible Church with Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will take place at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Ministerial Alliance or Gove County Food Pantry. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Edward Layton 'Mac' McElhaney Sr.

James Markley Bogert was born June 2, 1960, to Harvey &amp; Maurine (Markley) Bogert in Lawrence, KS. He departed this life on October 23, 2020, at the age of 60.

He graduated from River Road High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended some college. He lived in Texas a number of years before settling in Quinter. While living in Texas he worked as a chef and he always enjoyed cooking. He was a man of many talents, loved people, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

James was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on August 9, 1992, to which he remained faithful until death.

On September 10, 1994, James married Gladys Knepper of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper. To this union were born 4 children, Megan, Cody, Jesse and Bradley.

James held various jobs in the community before starting his own business, Main Street Services, including plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and miscellaneous services.&nbsp;

He will be missed and remembered by his wife, daughter Megan (Madison) Bowman; sons Cody Bogert, Jesse Bogert, and Bradley Bogert; grandchildren Mandy, Mason, and Mahlan Bowman; mother and stepfather Maurine and Arthur Hopkins; father and mother-in-law Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper; brother John (Cindy) Bogert; sister Mary Alice Bogert; brothers-in-law Curtis (Erma) Knepper, Loren (Crystal) Knepper; step-brothers Kenneth (Arlene) Hopkins and Wayne (Gail) Hopkins, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding James in death is his father, Harvey Bogert.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church in Quinter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church Quinter. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the church cemetery.

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

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 </figure>James Markley Bogert was born June 2, 1960, to Harvey &amp; Maurine (Markley) Bogert in Lawrence, KS. He departed this life on October 23, 2020, at the age of 60.He graduated from River Road High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended some college. He lived in Texas a number of years before settling in Quinter. While living in Texas he worked as a chef and he always enjoyed cooking. He was a man of many talents, loved people, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.James was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on August 9, 1992, to which he remained faithful until death.On September 10, 1994, James married Gladys Knepper of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper. To this union were born 4 children, Megan, Cody, Jesse and Bradley.James held various jobs in the community before starting his own business, Main Street Services, including plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and miscellaneous services.&nbsp;He will be missed and remembered by his wife, daughter Megan (Madison) Bowman; sons Cody Bogert, Jesse Bogert, and Bradley Bogert; grandchildren Mandy, Mason, and Mahlan Bowman; mother and stepfather Maurine and Arthur Hopkins; father and mother-in-law Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper; brother John (Cindy) Bogert; sister Mary Alice Bogert; brothers-in-law Curtis (Erma) Knepper, Loren (Crystal) Knepper; step-brothers Kenneth (Arlene) Hopkins and Wayne (Gail) Hopkins, and a number of nieces and nephews.Preceding James in death is his father, Harvey Bogert.Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church in Quinter.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church Quinter. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the church cemetery.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

James Bogert

Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez, 24, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 
as a result t of injuries sustained in a car accident.]

Kendy was born 
in Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Rubio Olguin and Maria Rubio-Gomez 
on June 14, 1996.   When Kendy was 3 years old, she moved with her 
family to Nebraska.  After a few years of living in Nebraska, the family
 moved to Texas.  Kendy attended and graduated from Follett High School 
in Follett, Texas with the class of 2014.  After high school graduation,
 she attended Frank Phillips Junior College and graduated with her 
Associate's Degree in Psychology. She attended West Texas A &amp;M for 
two more years. 

She moved to Hoxie in 2018 to be closer to her family. 
 She was working on her Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate through 
Colby Community College and planning on applying to the Nursing program.
 
 Kandy was a very loving and outgoing young lady. When she wasn’t 
working, she loved hanging out with her family and friends. She enjoyed
 writing stories and poems. She was an avid reader and had her nose in a
 book when she wasn’t with family and friends. She enjoyed doing her 
makeup and hair just like any other twenty-four year old. She had many 
ideas and dreams 
 .
 Kandy was working for the Sheridan County Health Complex as a 
Nursing Assistant. She thoroughly enjoyed her job and co-workers. Her 
patients were a top priority because she wanted them to feel like they 
were in their home-not the hospital. She wanted them to feel important 
and valued and believed this would help them get well faster. She was 
looking forward to continuing her education and becoming a nurse.
 Kendy is survived by her parents, Juan and Maria Rubio of Hoxie, 
Kansas; brothers, Juan Rubio, Valdemar Rubio, Anthony Rubio all of 
Hoxie, Kansas, and Claudio Hernandez of Mexico; sister, Dulce Soto of 
Hoxie, Kansas; nephew, Jaydon Calles; four nieces; and other family and 
friends.

A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at the
 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden, Kansas with Father Carlos Ruiz 
Santos presiding.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 
from 2:00 P.M.  to 7:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas. 

Memorials are suggested to the Kendy  Saray  Rubio-Gomez 
Memorial Fund.  Words of comfort may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez, 24, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 
as a result t of injuries sustained in a car accident.]Kendy was born 
in Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Rubio Olguin and Maria Rubio-Gomez 
on June 14, 1996. When Kendy was 3 years old, she moved with her 
family to Nebraska. After a few years of living in Nebraska, the family
 moved to Texas. Kendy attended and graduated from Follett High School 
in Follett, Texas with the class of 2014. After high school graduation,
 she attended Frank Phillips Junior College and graduated with her 
Associate's Degree in Psychology. She attended West Texas A &amp;M for 
two more years. She moved to Hoxie in 2018 to be closer to her family. 
 She was working on her Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate through 
Colby Community College and planning on applying to the Nursing program.
 
 Kandy was a very loving and outgoing young lady. When she wasn’t 
working, she loved hanging out with her family and friends. She enjoyed
 writing stories and poems. She was an avid reader and had her nose in a
 book when she wasn’t with family and friends. She enjoyed doing her 
makeup and hair just like any other twenty-four year old. She had many 
ideas and dreams 
 .
 Kandy was working for the Sheridan County Health Complex as a 
Nursing Assistant. She thoroughly enjoyed her job and co-workers. Her 
patients were a top priority because she wanted them to feel like they 
were in their home-not the hospital. She wanted them to feel important 
and valued and believed this would help them get well faster. She was 
looking forward to continuing her education and becoming a nurse.
 Kendy is survived by her parents, Juan and Maria Rubio of Hoxie, 
Kansas; brothers, Juan Rubio, Valdemar Rubio, Anthony Rubio all of 
Hoxie, Kansas, and Claudio Hernandez of Mexico; sister, Dulce Soto of 
Hoxie, Kansas; nephew, Jaydon Calles; four nieces; and other family and 
friends.
 A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at the
 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden, Kansas with Father Carlos Ruiz 
Santos presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 
from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez 
Memorial Fund. Words of comfort may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez

Diane Jane (Dreiling) Walker, 57, passed away October 25, 2020, in Larned.

She was born July 29, 1963, to Ralph Edgar and Anna Marie “Peg” Turner Dreiling.

A lifetime area resident she was an administrative assistant for the 
Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Sacre Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and KOSE (Kansas Organization of State Employees), Larned.

On July 14, 1990, she married Michael Walker at Larned; they later divorced.

Survivors include: two sons, Alex Walker (Hannah Foster), Larned, 
Bryce Walker, Salina; two brothers, Tim (Janelle) Dreiling, Lake Kiowa, 
Texas, Doug (Denise) Dreiling, Scott City; and two sisters, Nancy (Dan) 
Peschka, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Judy (Jim) Damm, Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Dreiling
 and Michael Dreiling; and two sisters, Katherine Hoge, and Debra 
Dreiling Robinson.

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. The service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29,
 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Diane Walker Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Diane Jane (Dreiling) Walker, 57, passed away October 25, 2020, in Larned.She was born July 29, 1963, to Ralph Edgar and Anna Marie “Peg” Turner Dreiling.A lifetime area resident she was an administrative assistant for the 
Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Sacre Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and KOSE (Kansas Organization of State Employees), Larned.On July 14, 1990, she married Michael Walker at Larned; they later divorced.Survivors include: two sons, Alex Walker (Hannah Foster), Larned, 
Bryce Walker, Salina; two brothers, Tim (Janelle) Dreiling, Lake Kiowa, 
Texas, Doug (Denise) Dreiling, Scott City; and two sisters, Nancy (Dan) 
Peschka, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Judy (Jim) Damm, Larned.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Dreiling
 and Michael Dreiling; and two sisters, Katherine Hoge, and Debra 
Dreiling Robinson.Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. The service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29,
 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Diane Walker Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Diane Jane (Dreiling) Walker

Tuesday, September 4th, 1973-Saturday, October 24th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, September 4th, 1973-Saturday, October 24th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Donn Jake Miller

Kimberly Kay (Suchy) Bainbridge, 45, passed away Saturday, October 
24, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, 
Nebraska. She fought a courageous battle against cancer for four years.

Kimberly was born February 20, 1975, in Great Bend the daughter of 
Rick and Kay Suchy. She was united in marriage to Gary Bainbridge June 
27, 2009, in Great Bend.

Kimberly was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a homemaker. She 
enjoyed gardening, physical fitness, the sand dunes and lakes. She loved
 spending time with her son Brodie and her niece Hayley and nephews 
Braxton, Caylon and Darin.

Survivors include her husband, Gary and son, Brodie both of the home;
 her parents, Rick and Kay Suchy of Great Bend; one brother, Aaron Suchy
 and Tierney Mermis of Great Bend; one sister, Nikki Munsch and husband 
Rick of Great Bend; one niece, Hayley Suchy; and three nephews, Braxton 
Love, Caylon Munsch and Darin Munsch.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with vigil service at 7:00
 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at St.
 Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Don Bedore presiding. The 
family requests those in attendance to wear masks and social distance. 
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been 
suggested to the Brodie’s Education Fund or Golden Belt Humane Society, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Kimberly Kay (Suchy) Bainbridge, 45, passed away Saturday, October 
24, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, 
Nebraska. She fought a courageous battle against cancer for four years.Kimberly was born February 20, 1975, in Great Bend the daughter of 
Rick and Kay Suchy. She was united in marriage to Gary Bainbridge June 
27, 2009, in Great Bend.Kimberly was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a homemaker. She 
enjoyed gardening, physical fitness, the sand dunes and lakes. She loved
 spending time with her son Brodie and her niece Hayley and nephews 
Braxton, Caylon and Darin.Survivors include her husband, Gary and son, Brodie both of the home;
 her parents, Rick and Kay Suchy of Great Bend; one brother, Aaron Suchy
 and Tierney Mermis of Great Bend; one sister, Nikki Munsch and husband 
Rick of Great Bend; one niece, Hayley Suchy; and three nephews, Braxton 
Love, Caylon Munsch and Darin Munsch.Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with vigil service at 7:00
 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at St.
 Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Don Bedore presiding. The 
family requests those in attendance to wear masks and social distance. 
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been 
suggested to the Brodie’s Education Fund or Golden Belt Humane Society, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

 Kimberly Kay Bainbridge

Barbara Wolf, age 68, of Ellis, Ks passed away on Friday October 23, 2020, at home in Ellis. She was born November 6, 1951, to Shorty and Edna Kuhn.&nbsp; She grew up in Ellis, Ks and graduated from Ellis High School in 1969 then attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; She married Brian Wolf August 5, 1970, in Ellis, Ks. &nbsp; Barbara worked more than twenty-five years for Hays Internal Medicine Group as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. Barbara loved her Grandchildren with all her heart and spent a lot of time attending sporting events, dance recitals, and taking them for fun filled adventures on weekends.&nbsp; She enjoyed making treats and attending school parties.&nbsp; Barbara had many hobbies, including reading, sewing for people, baking for weddings, birthdays, and many other occasions. Her passion was spending time with Brian raising Greyhounds.&nbsp; Her specialty spoiling the puppies. &nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Brian of Ellis; Sons, Jeff (Tammy) of Ellis and Lee (Stephanne) of Chapman; sisters, Benita (Glen) Cox of Wichita and Judy (Ralph) White of Salina; grandchildren, LexAnne Wolf of Hays, Levi Wolf of Ellis, Morgan Wolf of Chapman, Taylor Scoggins of Abilene, Peyton Kitchens of Emporia, Spencer Crist of Coal City, Ill &nbsp;and Nia Carroll of Las Vegas, Nv; great granddaughters, Korbyn and Skylar Crist of Coal City, Ill; Great Grandsons, Mason Durant of Abilene; Landon, Maddox, and Jenson Carroll of Las Vegas Nv.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Interment will be family only. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM at the funeral chapel. Wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral service. 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>Barbara Wolf, age 68, of Ellis, Ks passed away on Friday October 23, 2020, at home in Ellis. She was born November 6, 1951, to Shorty and Edna Kuhn.&nbsp; She grew up in Ellis, Ks and graduated from Ellis High School in 1969 then attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; She married Brian Wolf August 5, 1970, in Ellis, Ks. &nbsp; Barbara worked more than twenty-five years for Hays Internal Medicine Group as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. Barbara loved her Grandchildren with all her heart and spent a lot of time attending sporting events, dance recitals, and taking them for fun filled adventures on weekends.&nbsp; She enjoyed making treats and attending school parties.&nbsp; Barbara had many hobbies, including reading, sewing for people, baking for weddings, birthdays, and many other occasions. Her passion was spending time with Brian raising Greyhounds.&nbsp; Her specialty spoiling the puppies. &nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Brian of Ellis; Sons, Jeff (Tammy) of Ellis and Lee (Stephanne) of Chapman; sisters, Benita (Glen) Cox of Wichita and Judy (Ralph) White of Salina; grandchildren, LexAnne Wolf of Hays, Levi Wolf of Ellis, Morgan Wolf of Chapman, Taylor Scoggins of Abilene, Peyton Kitchens of Emporia, Spencer Crist of Coal City, Ill &nbsp;and Nia Carroll of Las Vegas, Nv; great granddaughters, Korbyn and Skylar Crist of Coal City, Ill; Great Grandsons, Mason Durant of Abilene; Landon, Maddox, and Jenson Carroll of Las Vegas Nv.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Interment will be family only. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM at the funeral chapel. Wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral service. 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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