Herbert A. Stevens, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.  He was born on September 11, 1928, in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Metallis and Emma Beulah Iseminger Stevens.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since early childhood moving from Geuda Springs, Kansas.  Herbert was a farmer and rancher.

Herbert was a 1946 graduate of Scott Community High School and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge of Garden City, Kansas, and the Sunflower Polka Club of Hays, Kansas.

On February 25, 1951, he married Margie B. Harkness in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Sons - Rick Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Stacy Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, One Daughter - Colette &amp; Steve Robinson of Vienna, Virginia, Five Grandsons - Chad &amp; Mara Stevens of St. Johns, Florida, Corbin &amp; Heidi Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Curtis &amp; Theresa Stevens of Salina, Kansas, Sean Stevens of Atwood, Kansas, Seth Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Two Granddaughters - Crista Stevens-Kirchhoff of Smith Center, Kansas and Stefanie Stevens of Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, one son - Mark Stevens, one daughter - Melody Stevens, one grandson - Brannon Chayston Stevens, and his dance partner - Mary Ruth Houdyshell.

A Celebration of Life and Inurnment will be held in the spring/summer of 2021 with Steve Payne presiding.

Memorials May be made to the Scott County VIP Center in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Herbert A. Stevens, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on September 11, 1928, in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Metallis and Emma Beulah Iseminger Stevens. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since early childhood moving from Geuda Springs, Kansas. Herbert was a farmer and rancher.Herbert was a 1946 graduate of Scott Community High School and was a member of the Eagle’s Lodge of Garden City, Kansas, and the Sunflower Polka Club of Hays, Kansas.On February 25, 1951, he married Margie B. Harkness in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Sons - Rick Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Stacy Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, One Daughter - Colette &amp; Steve Robinson of Vienna, Virginia, Five Grandsons - Chad &amp; Mara Stevens of St. Johns, Florida, Corbin &amp; Heidi Stevens of Scott City, Kansas, Curtis &amp; Theresa Stevens of Salina, Kansas, Sean Stevens of Atwood, Kansas, Seth Stevens of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Two Granddaughters - Crista Stevens-Kirchhoff of Smith Center, Kansas and Stefanie Stevens of Kansas City, Missouri.He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, one brother, one son - Mark Stevens, one daughter - Melody Stevens, one grandson - Brannon Chayston Stevens, and his dance partner - Mary Ruth Houdyshell.A Celebration of Life and Inurnment will be held in the spring/summer of 2021 with Steve Payne presiding.Memorials May be made to the Scott County VIP Center in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no calling times.

Herbert A. Stevens

Troy Lee Consbruck, 49, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Littleton 
Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado. He was born on August 3, 
1971 at Hastings, Nebraska the son of Edward Julius &amp; Mary Joan 
(Jackson) Consbruck. He married Tracy Leann Rash on February 8, 1997 at
 Garden City. 
Troy attended school in Hastings and Red Cloud, Nebraska and graduated 
from Smith Center High School and then received his Associates from 
Cloud County Community College. While growing up he was very involved 
with livestock projects in the Future Farmers of America. After his 
schooling he moved to Garden City to work for IBP in the scale house 
while learning to be a cattle buyer. Gary Turpin later got him involved
 with trucking and made him the manager of the Kansas division of Heath 
&amp; Turpin Trucking. He started accumulating trucks and livestock 
trailers and started TLC trucking which he has owned and operated for 
over 25 years. He enjoyed any sports especially Nebraska football and 
the Kansas City Chiefs, hunting and fishing. Troy was an excellent cook
 and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. His special love was 
time at Harland County Lake and time with his grandchildren. 
He is survived by his Wife- Tracy, Children- Taylor Consbruck, Ty 
Consbruck &amp; Temo Ortiz, Mother Mary Joan Jackson, 3 Grandchildren- 
Cynex, Sophia &amp; Kobe all of Garden City and Brother- Todd Consbruck 
of O’Neill, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Cornerstone Church in 
Garden City with Pastor Raul Silva officiating. In lieu of flowers 
Memorials are suggested to the YMCA Sports Program in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Troy Lee Consbruck, 49, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Littleton 
Adventist Hospital in Littleton, Colorado. He was born on August 3, 
1971 at Hastings, Nebraska the son of Edward Julius &amp; Mary Joan 
(Jackson) Consbruck. He married Tracy Leann Rash on February 8, 1997 at
 Garden City. 
Troy attended school in Hastings and Red Cloud, Nebraska and graduated 
from Smith Center High School and then received his Associates from 
Cloud County Community College. While growing up he was very involved 
with livestock projects in the Future Farmers of America. After his 
schooling he moved to Garden City to work for IBP in the scale house 
while learning to be a cattle buyer. Gary Turpin later got him involved
 with trucking and made him the manager of the Kansas division of Heath 
&amp; Turpin Trucking. He started accumulating trucks and livestock 
trailers and started TLC trucking which he has owned and operated for 
over 25 years. He enjoyed any sports especially Nebraska football and 
the Kansas City Chiefs, hunting and fishing. Troy was an excellent cook
 and enjoyed cooking for his friends and family. His special love was 
time at Harland County Lake and time with his grandchildren. 
He is survived by his Wife- Tracy, Children- Taylor Consbruck, Ty 
Consbruck &amp; Temo Ortiz, Mother Mary Joan Jackson, 3 Grandchildren- 
Cynex, Sophia &amp; Kobe all of Garden City and Brother- Todd Consbruck 
of O’Neill, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his Father. 
Memorial Service will be at 3:00 PM Saturday at Cornerstone Church in 
Garden City with Pastor Raul Silva officiating. In lieu of flowers 
Memorials are suggested to the YMCA Sports Program in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Troy Lee Consbruck

Grady Michael Best, age 8 days, peacefully went to his heavenly home 
with the angels, while in the loving arms of his parents, on Saturday, 
October 10, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Grady was born Friday, October 
2, 2020, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to his 
parents, Heath and Mackenzie (Mense) Best. Shortly after his birth, he 
was baptized, always a child of a loving God.
 Grady was tiny but a real fighter from the moment he was born. He 
had a huge personality which he demonstrated in many ways. He really 
enjoyed teasing his favorite nurses by wriggling off his heart monitors,
 grabbing the cords they were handling, and working his little arms free
 so he could push his plastic warming blanket down if it happened to 
touch his chin. Grady was already a K-State fan, and liked to show off 
his purple blanket. The nurses loved Grady and always wanted to be 
assigned to care for him. He was one popular little guy. 
 Grady was an amazing little boy, born to loving and caring parents 
who felt so blessed to have him in their lives. Grady would listen to 
his parents, who were constantly by his side. He loved holding onto 
their fingers, and the taste of the milk when they swabbed his mouth. 
Grady loved music, and would move his mouth as his parents sang to him. 
Their voice and touch brought him great comfort as he felt their love 
pouring upon him. Although Grady was only eight days old when the angels
 took him home to the arms of Jesus, he was such a joy to his family. He
 taught them many things in his short time here, and they feel so 
blessed by this little miracle. Grady and his parents were so lucky to
 have such a strong, loving support system of family and friends to pray
 for this precious little boy who was so loved.
 Grady is survived by his parents, Heath and Mackenzie Best of Hoxie,
 Kansas; grandparents, Mike and Cheri Mense and Todd and Beckie Best all
 of Hoxie, great-grandparents, Don and Flo Mense, Gerald and Helen Heim,
 and Paul Best all of Hoxie, uncle Cody Best of Silvis, Illinois, uncle 
and Godfather, Ben Mense (Tori) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; aunt and 
Godmother, Allison Ebert (Matt) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Cousin, Henry
 Ebert; and many more family and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Darlene Robben and Joan Best.
 A Mass of the Angels will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 
10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas 
with Father Brian Lager presiding. Visitation will be held October 14, 
2020, 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM 
to 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement 
Company or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 God needed one more angel amidst his shining band, and so he bent 
with a loving smile and clasped our Grady’s hand. He’ll keep him in His
 loving care, free of tears and pain, where he will laugh and play with 
Angels, until we meet again.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Grady--Michael-Best?obId=18606212#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Grady Michael Best, age 8 days, peacefully went to his heavenly home 
with the angels, while in the loving arms of his parents, on Saturday, 
October 10, 2020, in Denver, Colorado. Grady was born Friday, October 
2, 2020, at Presbyterian St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado to his 
parents, Heath and Mackenzie (Mense) Best. Shortly after his birth, he 
was baptized, always a child of a loving God.
 Grady was tiny but a real fighter from the moment he was born. He 
had a huge personality which he demonstrated in many ways. He really 
enjoyed teasing his favorite nurses by wriggling off his heart monitors,
 grabbing the cords they were handling, and working his little arms free
 so he could push his plastic warming blanket down if it happened to 
touch his chin. Grady was already a K-State fan, and liked to show off 
his purple blanket. The nurses loved Grady and always wanted to be 
assigned to care for him. He was one popular little guy. 
 Grady was an amazing little boy, born to loving and caring parents 
who felt so blessed to have him in their lives. Grady would listen to 
his parents, who were constantly by his side. He loved holding onto 
their fingers, and the taste of the milk when they swabbed his mouth. 
Grady loved music, and would move his mouth as his parents sang to him. 
Their voice and touch brought him great comfort as he felt their love 
pouring upon him. Although Grady was only eight days old when the angels
 took him home to the arms of Jesus, he was such a joy to his family. He
 taught them many things in his short time here, and they feel so 
blessed by this little miracle. Grady and his parents were so lucky to
 have such a strong, loving support system of family and friends to pray
 for this precious little boy who was so loved.
 Grady is survived by his parents, Heath and Mackenzie Best of Hoxie,
 Kansas; grandparents, Mike and Cheri Mense and Todd and Beckie Best all
 of Hoxie, great-grandparents, Don and Flo Mense, Gerald and Helen Heim,
 and Paul Best all of Hoxie, uncle Cody Best of Silvis, Illinois, uncle 
and Godfather, Ben Mense (Tori) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; aunt and 
Godmother, Allison Ebert (Matt) of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; Cousin, Henry
 Ebert; and many more family and friends.
 He was preceded in death by his great-grandmothers, Darlene Robben and Joan Best.
 A Mass of the Angels will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 
10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, Kansas 
with Father Brian Lager presiding. Visitation will be held October 14, 
2020, 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM with family receiving friends from 5:00 PM 
to 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Amusement 
Company or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
 God needed one more angel amidst his shining band, and so he bent 
with a loving smile and clasped our Grady’s hand. He’ll keep him in His
 loving care, free of tears and pain, where he will laugh and play with 
Angels, until we meet again.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Grady--Michael-Best?obId=18606212#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Grady Michael Best

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Inez Vaylene Patton DePlata, 85, 
joined family and friends in Heaven on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.&nbsp;

Inez was the last of 10 children born to Carl &amp; Edith Patton on Dec 27, 1934.

Inez enjoyed the time that she could spend with family &amp; friends 
and could be seen working in her yard and the gardens she loved. She 
also cherished her time out with friends. She worked at Good Samaritan, 
Calvary Gospel Church, and Big Brothers and Sisters.&nbsp; She had a great 
love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior and was an active member of 
Calvary Gospel.

Inez was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Frank, Fred, 
Wallace, and Willis, sisters Mildred, Margaret, Ruby, and Iris, a son - 
Wesley Rice and a great grandson - Blake Gulledge.

She is survived by a brother Raymond Patton and four of her children;
 daughters Gloria (Doug) Curtis and Jeanette (David) Ruddell, sons Duane
 (Ronda) Rice and Tony (Shawna) DePlata, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great 
grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Inez will be missed as a mother, a grandmother and a good friend.

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

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident, Inez Vaylene Patton DePlata, 85, 
joined family and friends in Heaven on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.&nbsp;Inez was the last of 10 children born to Carl &amp; Edith Patton on Dec 27, 1934.Inez enjoyed the time that she could spend with family &amp; friends 
and could be seen working in her yard and the gardens she loved. She 
also cherished her time out with friends. She worked at Good Samaritan, 
Calvary Gospel Church, and Big Brothers and Sisters.&nbsp; She had a great 
love for Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior and was an active member of 
Calvary Gospel.Inez was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Frank, Fred, 
Wallace, and Willis, sisters Mildred, Margaret, Ruby, and Iris, a son - 
Wesley Rice and a great grandson - Blake Gulledge.She is survived by a brother Raymond Patton and four of her children;
 daughters Gloria (Doug) Curtis and Jeanette (David) Ruddell, sons Duane
 (Ronda) Rice and Tony (Shawna) DePlata, 10 grandchildren, and 10 great 
grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Inez will be missed as a mother, a grandmother and a good friend.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Inez-DePlata">HERE</a> for service details.

Inez V. (Patton) DePlata

Mildred E. Holmdahl was born December 22, 1921 in Oberlin, KS to Willis 
G. and Josie E. (McKay) Miller. She passed away at the age of 98 on 
October 11, 2020 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, PA. 
 Mildred grew up on the family farm in Rural Herndon and was a 1940 
graduate of Decatur Community High School. She married Neil Nicodemus on
 October 26, 1941, he passed away on June 15, 1944. Mildred married Eric
 Eugene Holmdahl on October 6, 1946 in Oberlin, KS. She worked as a 
switchboard operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Mildred and 
Eugene moved back to Oberlin in 1983 and she lived there until moving to
 the Andover Assisted Living Center and then most recently she lived in 
Mechanicsburg, PA to be closer to her daughter. 
 Mildred was a member of the Herndon Covenant Church, Covenant Women,
 Ladies Trio, Rawlins Co. Home Extension, and the Hobby Club in Rawlins 
Co. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, quilting, and crafts. 
 Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Neil in 1944
 and Eugene in 1995; daughters, Janeil Jensen in 2012 and Janet 
Vermillion in 2017; brother, Glen Miller and sisters, Lois Billings and 
Edith Bremer.

She is survived by her daughter, Jean A. Hengst of 
Mechanicsburg, PA; sons-in-law, Mike Jensen and Sherrill Vermillion; 
brothers, Harold (Carol) Miller of Wenatchea, WA and Max Miller of 
Apatche, AZ; 8 grandchildren: Sherri Ayers, Lori Ayers, Michael Ayers, 
Tina (Kevin) Kerstetter, Daniel (Suzie) Hengst, Tracy (Josh) Hinkle, 
Michelle Vermillion, and Brian (Veronica) Vermillion; 18 great 
grandchildren: Jeremy Guzan, Shani Guzan, Shannon Ayers, Jordan Lawn, 
Caiden Lawn, Megan Linenberger, Brianna Ayers, Leah Kerstetter, Caleb 
Kerstetter, Alexis Hengst, Nicholas Hengst, Noah Hengst, Jackson Hinkle,
 Colt Hinkle, Lakyn Anders, Braylon Daniels, Dannyka Touchet, and Eric 
Vermillion and 7 great-great-grandchildren: Kayden, Miles, and Maci 
Mayberry, Karson Turner, Mason and Kennedy Metcalfe, Sophia Jimenez, and
 Liam and Holly Touchet. 
 Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Herndon Covenant Church. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com.

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 </figure>Mildred E. Holmdahl was born December 22, 1921 in Oberlin, KS to Willis 
G. and Josie E. (McKay) Miller. She passed away at the age of 98 on 
October 11, 2020 at Brookdale Grandon Farms, Mechanicsburg, PA. 
 Mildred grew up on the family farm in Rural Herndon and was a 1940 
graduate of Decatur Community High School. She married Neil Nicodemus on
 October 26, 1941, he passed away on June 15, 1944. Mildred married Eric
 Eugene Holmdahl on October 6, 1946 in Oberlin, KS. She worked as a 
switchboard operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Mildred and 
Eugene moved back to Oberlin in 1983 and she lived there until moving to
 the Andover Assisted Living Center and then most recently she lived in 
Mechanicsburg, PA to be closer to her daughter. 
 Mildred was a member of the Herndon Covenant Church, Covenant Women,
 Ladies Trio, Rawlins Co. Home Extension, and the Hobby Club in Rawlins 
Co. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, quilting, and crafts. 
 Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Neil in 1944
 and Eugene in 1995; daughters, Janeil Jensen in 2012 and Janet 
Vermillion in 2017; brother, Glen Miller and sisters, Lois Billings and 
Edith Bremer. She is survived by her daughter, Jean A. Hengst of 
Mechanicsburg, PA; sons-in-law, Mike Jensen and Sherrill Vermillion; 
brothers, Harold (Carol) Miller of Wenatchea, WA and Max Miller of 
Apatche, AZ; 8 grandchildren: Sherri Ayers, Lori Ayers, Michael Ayers, 
Tina (Kevin) Kerstetter, Daniel (Suzie) Hengst, Tracy (Josh) Hinkle, 
Michelle Vermillion, and Brian (Veronica) Vermillion; 18 great 
grandchildren: Jeremy Guzan, Shani Guzan, Shannon Ayers, Jordan Lawn, 
Caiden Lawn, Megan Linenberger, Brianna Ayers, Leah Kerstetter, Caleb 
Kerstetter, Alexis Hengst, Nicholas Hengst, Noah Hengst, Jackson Hinkle,
 Colt Hinkle, Lakyn Anders, Braylon Daniels, Dannyka Touchet, and Eric 
Vermillion and 7 great-great-grandchildren: Kayden, Miles, and Maci 
Mayberry, Karson Turner, Mason and Kennedy Metcalfe, Sophia Jimenez, and
 Liam and Holly Touchet. 
 Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Herndon Covenant Church. Condolences may be
 left at www.paulsfh.com.

Mildred E. Holmdahl

Betty Fern (Woodall) Howard died October 13, 2020, at Oakley, KS at age 
99. Her husband Frank Wilson Howard Jr. preceded her in death on Nov. 
4, 2010. They married in Colby, KS on September 20, 1942. 
Betty and her husband lived on a wheat and cattle farm seven miles north
 of Oakley, where they raised five children. Betty served as Logan 
County Hospital director of nursing for 30 years. She was an active 
member of the United Methodist Church, enjoyed the Homemakers, Sunshine 
Club, Red Hat Ladies and Logan County Hospital retired personnel 
lunches. She volunteered at the Second Time Around Shop and for church 
events and activities. 
A calm, friendly, kind and loving wife, mother, friend, grandmother, and
 great-grandmother, Betty was cherished by many. She had a deep-seated 
faith, tremendous energy and a steel backbone that helped her cope with 
difficult challenges including a son’s death, caring for her 
parents-in-law for years as they aged and then her husband during his 
declining years. She also gave a helping hand to the farm operations. 
Born on September 14, 1921, in Bent County, Colorado, to Ruth Mae Beach 
and Ammy W. Woodall, Betty grew up in Hutchinson and Colby, KS. She 
graduated from Colby High School and then from Grace Hospital School of 
Nursing, in Hutchinson, where she was first place in her class 
academically. However, the graduation honor was awarded by 
administrators to the second highest student, as they knew Betty planned
 to marry after her graduation. They determined the honor should go to 
someone who planned to start working as a nurse. When questioned about 
the incident Betty in her typical gracious way said, “She was a very 
deserving student too.” The nursing school classmates kept in close 
contact throughout their lives. 
Betty’s father also opposed her marriage. He feared Frank, who had been 
drafted into the army, would be sent to Europe during WWII and never 
return. Betty, who had faith he would return, was able to join Frank 
when he was stationed in California and Texas and was expecting their 
first child when his orders for Europe came. After a number of 
assignments, and landing on D-Day plus 13, Frank arrived back home when 
their son was almost two years old. 
Married for 68 years, Betty and Frank raised five children, Frank 
(Normi), Peoria, IL; Carolyn (Robert Rice), Carmel, CA; Linda (Tom 
West), Durango, CO; Elaine (Alan Adams) Salida, CO. David, of Oakley, 
predeceased his parents in 2004, as did two siblings, James Woodall, of 
Colby, and Zella Mae Crane, of Kerman, CA. Betty is survived by a 
sister, Donna (Bob Purdum), of Simi Valley, CA, and two nephews, Jim and
 Chris Woodall, who reside at the Howard farm. Their presence enabled 
Frank and Betty to continue living on the farm though their upper 80s. 
Betty enjoyed fishing trips to Kansas lakes with her husband and many 
trips throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska and 
foreign travel to Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Italy 
and India. She traveled to India at age 91 for a granddaughter’s wedding
 and a three-week tour of the country. The couple had snowbird winters 
in Texas for several years in their fifth-wheeler. 
Her grandchildren are Michael, Scott, Pam, Jim, Diane, Chuck, Mariah, 
Amy and Mark. Betty has 16-great-grandchildren, a number of beloved 
nieces and nephews and several step grandsons and granddaughters. 
Betty died following a COVID illness. Her family appreciates the care 
given her by the staff of the Logan County Senior Living Center where 
she resided the past four years. 
Services are pending.

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 </figure>Betty Fern (Woodall) Howard died October 13, 2020, at Oakley, KS at age 
99. Her husband Frank Wilson Howard Jr. preceded her in death on Nov. 
4, 2010. They married in Colby, KS on September 20, 1942. 
Betty and her husband lived on a wheat and cattle farm seven miles north
 of Oakley, where they raised five children. Betty served as Logan 
County Hospital director of nursing for 30 years. She was an active 
member of the United Methodist Church, enjoyed the Homemakers, Sunshine 
Club, Red Hat Ladies and Logan County Hospital retired personnel 
lunches. She volunteered at the Second Time Around Shop and for church 
events and activities. 
A calm, friendly, kind and loving wife, mother, friend, grandmother, and
 great-grandmother, Betty was cherished by many. She had a deep-seated 
faith, tremendous energy and a steel backbone that helped her cope with 
difficult challenges including a son’s death, caring for her 
parents-in-law for years as they aged and then her husband during his 
declining years. She also gave a helping hand to the farm operations. 
Born on September 14, 1921, in Bent County, Colorado, to Ruth Mae Beach 
and Ammy W. Woodall, Betty grew up in Hutchinson and Colby, KS. She 
graduated from Colby High School and then from Grace Hospital School of 
Nursing, in Hutchinson, where she was first place in her class 
academically. However, the graduation honor was awarded by 
administrators to the second highest student, as they knew Betty planned
 to marry after her graduation. They determined the honor should go to 
someone who planned to start working as a nurse. When questioned about 
the incident Betty in her typical gracious way said, “She was a very 
deserving student too.” The nursing school classmates kept in close 
contact throughout their lives. 
Betty’s father also opposed her marriage. He feared Frank, who had been 
drafted into the army, would be sent to Europe during WWII and never 
return. Betty, who had faith he would return, was able to join Frank 
when he was stationed in California and Texas and was expecting their 
first child when his orders for Europe came. After a number of 
assignments, and landing on D-Day plus 13, Frank arrived back home when 
their son was almost two years old. 
Married for 68 years, Betty and Frank raised five children, Frank 
(Normi), Peoria, IL; Carolyn (Robert Rice), Carmel, CA; Linda (Tom 
West), Durango, CO; Elaine (Alan Adams) Salida, CO. David, of Oakley, 
predeceased his parents in 2004, as did two siblings, James Woodall, of 
Colby, and Zella Mae Crane, of Kerman, CA. Betty is survived by a 
sister, Donna (Bob Purdum), of Simi Valley, CA, and two nephews, Jim and
 Chris Woodall, who reside at the Howard farm. Their presence enabled 
Frank and Betty to continue living on the farm though their upper 80s. 
Betty enjoyed fishing trips to Kansas lakes with her husband and many 
trips throughout the United States including Hawaii and Alaska and 
foreign travel to Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Austria, Italy 
and India. She traveled to India at age 91 for a granddaughter’s wedding
 and a three-week tour of the country. The couple had snowbird winters 
in Texas for several years in their fifth-wheeler. 
Her grandchildren are Michael, Scott, Pam, Jim, Diane, Chuck, Mariah, 
Amy and Mark. Betty has 16-great-grandchildren, a number of beloved 
nieces and nephews and several step grandsons and granddaughters. 
Betty died following a COVID illness. Her family appreciates the care 
given her by the staff of the Logan County Senior Living Center where 
she resided the past four years. 
Services are pending.

Betty Fern (Woodall) Howard

Gerald P. “Jerry” Laprade, age 83, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; 

He was born September 9, 1937, in Easthampton, Massachusetts, to George and Amanda (LaPointe) Laprade.&nbsp; He married Doraleen (Kuhn) on August 8, 1962, at Victoria, Kansas.

He was a French and American History teacher at St. Francis Seminary in Victoria, and at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in Hays.&nbsp; He also taught French at St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and part time at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He grew up in Easthampton, MA, and was a graduate of Holy Oke High School.&nbsp; He went to broadcasting school in Massachusetts, and worked in Iola, Concordia, and here in Hays at KAYS.&nbsp; He attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia.&nbsp; He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science, and his Master’s Degree in French, at Fort Hays State College.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and was stationed in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Hawaii.&nbsp; After teaching, he enjoyed huck weaving, was an avid gardener, and a marathon runner. He participated in 42 marathons, and many 10K runs, 5K runs, and half marathons.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Adoration Chapel.

Survivors include his wife, Doraleen Laprade, of the home; one brother Donald Laprade, Tuners Falls, MA; two sisters, Edna Laliberte, Easthampton, MA; Irene Labrie&nbsp; and husband, Armand, Southampton, MA.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ernest Laprade, Father George L Laprade, Roland Laprade, Wilfred Laprade, Edmond Laprade; and one sister, Eleanor Perras.&nbsp;

A private funeral mass will be a The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post # 1751.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers&nbsp; the family suggests contributions to Masses in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail t<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gerald P. “Jerry” Laprade, age 83, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; He was born September 9, 1937, in Easthampton, Massachusetts, to George and Amanda (LaPointe) Laprade.&nbsp; He married Doraleen (Kuhn) on August 8, 1962, at Victoria, Kansas.He was a French and American History teacher at St. Francis Seminary in Victoria, and at Thomas More Prep-Marian High School in Hays.&nbsp; He also taught French at St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and part time at Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; He grew up in Easthampton, MA, and was a graduate of Holy Oke High School.&nbsp; He went to broadcasting school in Massachusetts, and worked in Iola, Concordia, and here in Hays at KAYS.&nbsp; He attended Cloud County Community College in Concordia.&nbsp; He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science, and his Master’s Degree in French, at Fort Hays State College.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, and was stationed in Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Hawaii.&nbsp; After teaching, he enjoyed huck weaving, was an avid gardener, and a marathon runner. He participated in 42 marathons, and many 10K runs, 5K runs, and half marathons.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the Adoration Chapel.Survivors include his wife, Doraleen Laprade, of the home; one brother Donald Laprade, Tuners Falls, MA; two sisters, Edna Laliberte, Easthampton, MA; Irene Labrie&nbsp; and husband, Armand, Southampton, MA.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Ernest Laprade, Father George L Laprade, Roland Laprade, Wilfred Laprade, Edmond Laprade; and one sister, Eleanor Perras.&nbsp;A private funeral mass will be a The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post # 1751.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers&nbsp; the family suggests contributions to Masses in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail t<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gerald P. 'Jerry' Laprade

Robert Buerkle, age 94, died at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas on October 12, 2020.  He was born on May 16, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Beulah Armentrout Buerkle.

Robert was a farmer and an active member of the Church of the Brethren of Friend, Kansas.  He was also a 33rd degree Mason, Shriner, Scout Master, Finney County Commissioner, and a past member of the Finney County Historical Society.

On August 12, 1945 he married Donita Hagler at the Deerfield United Methodist Church.  She survives.

Three Children Anita (Dennis) Miller of Wilson, Kansas Christine (Gregg) Joy of Garden City, Kansas Gail (Karen) Buerkle of Azel, Texas.

Eight Grandchildren Tammy Miller of Russell, Kansas Pam Funk of Alabama Kenton Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Rachel Schmit of Brandon, Florida Brett Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Terry Miller of Beaver, Kansas Lisa Pollman-Scott of Holcomb, Kansas Garry Lee Miller of Ellsworth, Kansas

One sister Pauline Weddle of Garden City, Kansas

and 14 great grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Alan Buerkle and Gary Lee Buerkle; one brother, Dean Buerkle.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Friend, Kansas.  

Memorials are suggested to the Church of the Brethren or the Masonic Lodge in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

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 </figure>Robert Buerkle, age 94, died at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas on October 12, 2020. He was born on May 16, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Beulah Armentrout Buerkle.Robert was a farmer and an active member of the Church of the Brethren of Friend, Kansas. He was also a 33rd degree Mason, Shriner, Scout Master, Finney County Commissioner, and a past member of the Finney County Historical Society.On August 12, 1945 he married Donita Hagler at the Deerfield United Methodist Church. She survives.Other survivors include: Three Children Anita (Dennis) Miller of Wilson, Kansas Christine (Gregg) Joy of Garden City, Kansas Gail (Karen) Buerkle of Azel, Texas. Eight Grandchildren Tammy Miller of Russell, Kansas Pam Funk of Alabama Kenton Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Rachel Schmit of Brandon, Florida Brett Pollman of Wichita, Kansas Terry Miller of Beaver, Kansas Lisa Pollman-Scott of Holcomb, Kansas Garry Lee Miller of Ellsworth, Kansas One sister Pauline Weddle of Garden City, Kansasand 14 great grandchildren, 16 great great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Alan Buerkle and Gary Lee Buerkle; one brother, Dean Buerkle.There will be no public calling hours.Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at the Church of the Brethren Cemetery, Friend, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Church of the Brethren or the Masonic Lodge in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Robert Buerkle

Joan G. (Klein) Rinehart, age 92, of 
Liberal, KS, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at HaysMed, Hays.&nbsp; 

Joan was born in Fairbury, NE on August 8, 1928. Outside of her 
family and friends, she was happiest when she was roller skating.&nbsp; 

She 
is survived by her sons:&nbsp; Kenneth "Ken" and wife Debbie Rinehart of 
Salina; Steve and Serena Rinehart&nbsp;of Hays; Mark Rinehart of Liberal, and
 Paul Rinehart of Medford, OR, together with seven grandchildren and 
many extended family members.&nbsp; 

Cremation is under the direction of 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, 
KS 67601.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment services will be announced at a later 
date&nbsp;in the Rinehart family plot in the Liberal Cemetery.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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 </figure>Joan G. (Klein) Rinehart, age 92, of 
Liberal, KS, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at HaysMed, Hays.&nbsp; Joan was born in Fairbury, NE on August 8, 1928. Outside of her 
family and friends, she was happiest when she was roller skating.&nbsp; She 
is survived by her sons:&nbsp; Kenneth "Ken" and wife Debbie Rinehart of 
Salina; Steve and Serena Rinehart&nbsp;of Hays; Mark Rinehart of Liberal, and
 Paul Rinehart of Medford, OR, together with seven grandchildren and 
many extended family members.&nbsp; Cremation is under the direction of 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, 
KS 67601.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment services will be announced at a later 
date&nbsp;in the Rinehart family plot in the Liberal Cemetery.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

Joan G. (Klein) Rinehart

Harold (Harry) Francis Roth, of Overland Park, KS peacefully passed away surrounded by family, from complications of pancreatic cancer Tuesday October 6th, 2020, at the age of 71.&nbsp; 

In addition to an honorable husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and role model, Harry was a leading home builder in the Kansas City metropolitan area.&nbsp; He developed his construction skills and work-ethic as a young man on the farm near his hometown of Victoria, KS where he was an exceptional athlete and home-coming king.&nbsp; Following graduation from Fort Hays State University, he relocated to Kansas City, where he met his wife of 43 years and founded his construction business. Harry was a pillar of strength in his community. Harry leaves behind a legacy of honor, quality and craftsmanship with the relationships he nurtured and homes he built. Harold is preceded in death by his parents Cecil J. Roth and Hermina (Minnie) Roth, brother Cecil C. Roth, niece Sabrina and nephew Sage Gartin.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Beverly Roth, son Justin Roth (Stacy Roth), daughter Laura Jennison (Kallen Jennison), sister Donna Gartin (Spenser Gartin), brother Terry Roth (Laurie Roth), grandsons Holden Roth and Jack Jennison.&nbsp; Harry will be fondly remembered by his close friends, colleagues, nieces, nephews and extended family. A socially distant visitation is planned at 9:30 am, Rosary Vigil to begin at 10:15 am and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Harry at 10:30 am Saturday, October 17, at Church of the Ascension of Overland Park, KS. Masks and social distancing required. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is to be live-streamed at the church website;&nbsp;<a href="http://kcascension.org/">kcascension.org</a>. Private burial to follow immediately after at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.&nbsp; A larger celebration of life will take place at a later date due to COVID-19.&nbsp; Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network;&nbsp;<a href="http://pancan.org/">pancan.org</a>.

Condolences may be sent to the family at 8009 W. 115 Terrace, Shawnee Mission, KS 66210. Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

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 </figure>Harold (Harry) Francis Roth, of Overland Park, KS peacefully passed away surrounded by family, from complications of pancreatic cancer Tuesday October 6th, 2020, at the age of 71.&nbsp; In addition to an honorable husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and role model, Harry was a leading home builder in the Kansas City metropolitan area.&nbsp; He developed his construction skills and work-ethic as a young man on the farm near his hometown of Victoria, KS where he was an exceptional athlete and home-coming king.&nbsp; Following graduation from Fort Hays State University, he relocated to Kansas City, where he met his wife of 43 years and founded his construction business. Harry was a pillar of strength in his community. Harry leaves behind a legacy of honor, quality and craftsmanship with the relationships he nurtured and homes he built. Harold is preceded in death by his parents Cecil J. Roth and Hermina (Minnie) Roth, brother Cecil C. Roth, niece Sabrina and nephew Sage Gartin.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Beverly Roth, son Justin Roth (Stacy Roth), daughter Laura Jennison (Kallen Jennison), sister Donna Gartin (Spenser Gartin), brother Terry Roth (Laurie Roth), grandsons Holden Roth and Jack Jennison.&nbsp; Harry will be fondly remembered by his close friends, colleagues, nieces, nephews and extended family. A socially distant visitation is planned at 9:30 am, Rosary Vigil to begin at 10:15 am and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in memory of Harry at 10:30 am Saturday, October 17, at Church of the Ascension of Overland Park, KS. Masks and social distancing required. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is to be live-streamed at the church website;&nbsp;<a href="http://kcascension.org/">kcascension.org</a>. Private burial to follow immediately after at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa, KS.&nbsp; A larger celebration of life will take place at a later date due to COVID-19.&nbsp; Memorial donations may be made in his honor to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network;&nbsp;<a href="http://pancan.org/">pancan.org</a>.Condolences may be sent to the family at 8009 W. 115 Terrace, Shawnee Mission, KS 66210. Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601

Harold 'Harry' Francis Roth

Beulah Mae Gillespie, 94, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 
Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 28th, 1926 in Orion, Kansas to Joseph Maddox and Myrtle Kreigh Maddox at the family farm.&nbsp;

Beulah graduated from Oakley High School in 1944.&nbsp; She then attended 
Fort Hays State University where she received her teaching certificate.&nbsp;
 She taught school at several different one room country schools in Gove
 County until she married William Dean Gillespie in January of 1951. To 
this union 7 children were born-Kim, Terry, Lyle, Kyle, Diane, Gail, and
 Mark Gillespie.&nbsp;

As a devoted farm wife and mother, she spent her life on the family 
farm.&nbsp; Beulah was very active in the Grainfield United Methodist Church 
all of her life.&nbsp; She was a member of the Grinnell Women’s VFW Auxiliary
 and Big Creek EHU.&nbsp; She was also a member of Eastern Star for many 
years.&nbsp; Beulah enjoyed cooking, gardening, and when she was able, she 
enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; Over the years, she had multiple hip replacements on
 the same hip that never seemed to keep her down, and gave Beulah her 
signature limp. &nbsp;Beulah’s long life enabled her to witness some of the 
most important events of the 20th century including the great
 depression and WWII.&nbsp; These events shaped her worldview and gave her a 
deep appreciation of the really important things in life.

She is survived by her sister, Lois Campbell; youngest son, Mark; 
daughter-in-law, Gloria Gillespie; grandsons Kevin and wife Melissa, and
 Corey and wife Alicia; step-grandsons, Jimmy Griffin and Matthew 
Stranghoner; and 3 great-grandsons, Parker, Canaan, Maxx, and soon to be
 Payton Gillespie.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Myrtle Maddox; 
brothers Raymond, Harold, Donald, and Clyde; and her children Kim, 
Terry, Kyle, Lyle, Diane, and Gail.&nbsp;

Memorial Service will 10:00 a.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, 
Kansas, Friday, October 16, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Grainfield 
Cemetery.

There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Beulah Gillespie Memorial
 Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 
South Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.

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 </figure>Beulah Mae Gillespie, 94, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at 
Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born June 28th, 1926 in Orion, Kansas to Joseph Maddox and Myrtle Kreigh Maddox at the family farm.&nbsp;Beulah graduated from Oakley High School in 1944.&nbsp; She then attended 
Fort Hays State University where she received her teaching certificate.&nbsp;
 She taught school at several different one room country schools in Gove
 County until she married William Dean Gillespie in January of 1951. To 
this union 7 children were born-Kim, Terry, Lyle, Kyle, Diane, Gail, and
 Mark Gillespie.&nbsp;As a devoted farm wife and mother, she spent her life on the family 
farm.&nbsp; Beulah was very active in the Grainfield United Methodist Church 
all of her life.&nbsp; She was a member of the Grinnell Women’s VFW Auxiliary
 and Big Creek EHU.&nbsp; She was also a member of Eastern Star for many 
years.&nbsp; Beulah enjoyed cooking, gardening, and when she was able, she 
enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; Over the years, she had multiple hip replacements on
 the same hip that never seemed to keep her down, and gave Beulah her 
signature limp. &nbsp;Beulah’s long life enabled her to witness some of the 
most important events of the 20th century including the great
 depression and WWII.&nbsp; These events shaped her worldview and gave her a 
deep appreciation of the really important things in life.She is survived by her sister, Lois Campbell; youngest son, Mark; 
daughter-in-law, Gloria Gillespie; grandsons Kevin and wife Melissa, and
 Corey and wife Alicia; step-grandsons, Jimmy Griffin and Matthew 
Stranghoner; and 3 great-grandsons, Parker, Canaan, Maxx, and soon to be
 Payton Gillespie.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Myrtle Maddox; 
brothers Raymond, Harold, Donald, and Clyde; and her children Kim, 
Terry, Kyle, Lyle, Diane, and Gail.&nbsp;Memorial Service will 10:00 a.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, 
Kansas, Friday, October 16, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Grainfield 
Cemetery.There will be no visitation as cremation was chosen.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Beulah Gillespie Memorial
 Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 
South Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.

Beulah Mae Gillespie

Donis Claudene Mitchell 91, passed away on October 9, 2020, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.  She was born on June 18, 1929, in Scott City, Kansas, and was the eldest daughter of Claude and Thelma Helfrick Hughes.

Donis grew up on the Hughes family farm west of Scott City.  She graduated from Scott Community High School in 1947 and from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1949.  While a senior in high school, Donis was introduced to Lewis (Mitch) Mitchell at the May Fete, and their courtship began and continued throughout college.  They were married on August 13, 1949, and moved to Lawrence where Mitch completed his final semester at KU and Donis worked at Weavers Department Store.  

Donis and Mitch returned to Scott City to farm and start their family.   They kept very busy with farming and supporting their children’s school and extracurricular activities.  Donis was a great cook but an even better baker.  She made the best pies and cookies, which she shared with her extended family and church community.  Her granddaughter Catie loved to make cakes and cookies with her, and now carries on in her grandmother’s tradition.  Donis always planted a garden and shared her produce with neighbors and friends before canning the rest.  She lived through the depression and learned frugality at a young age.

Donis was a founding and faithful member of the El Quartelejo Study Club, where she enjoyed participating in plays written by Ruby Rodenbeek.  She also was a devoted member of the United Methodist Women, her Circle group, and taught Sunday school for many years.  Donis and Mitch formed a monthly bible study group (“The Group”) with several couples with whom they made and deepened life long friendships.

Donis and Mitch were avid Jayhawk basketball fans.  Over the years they seldom missed watching a game and attended games in Lawrence, Kansas City, and California cheering on their team.  Donis continued to watch KU basketball games after she moved to Rhode Island much to the amusement of her caregivers.

Mitch passed away after 66 years of marriage, and Donis moved to Rhode Island to be near her daughter and son-in-law.  She enjoyed seeing the sites in New England and loved frequent visits from her California family to celebrate holidays and milestone birthdays.  Donis never lost touch with her community back home in Scott City thanks to the many cards and letters sent by her friends and family.  She would read them repeatedly, and always looked forward to the arrival of the Scott County Record and the Methodist church bulletins.

Donis is survived by her three daughters Meredith Mitchell of San Francisco, CA, Melanie, and her husband Stephen Key of Providence, RI, Marci, her husband John Duys of San Anselmo, CA, and her granddaughter Catherine Mitchell Duys of Berkeley, CA.  She is also survived by her sister Connie Posl and husband Charles; her brother Bob Hughes and wife Cheryl; her sisters-in-law Charlene Hughes and Betty Ann Hughes; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by her parents, her husband Mitch, her son Marc, her sister Dee Hoeme and brother-in-law Albert Hoeme, and brothers Harold and Calvin (“Butch”)  Hughes.  

Donis will be laid to rest next to Mitch in a private graveside service in Scott County Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the United Methodist Church or Camp Lakeside.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Donis Claudene Mitchell 91, passed away on October 9, 2020, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. She was born on June 18, 1929, in Scott City, Kansas, and was the eldest daughter of Claude and Thelma Helfrick Hughes.Donis grew up on the Hughes family farm west of Scott City. She graduated from Scott Community High School in 1947 and from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1949. While a senior in high school, Donis was introduced to Lewis (Mitch) Mitchell at the May Fete, and their courtship began and continued throughout college. They were married on August 13, 1949, and moved to Lawrence where Mitch completed his final semester at KU and Donis worked at Weavers Department Store. Donis and Mitch returned to Scott City to farm and start their family. They kept very busy with farming and supporting their children’s school and extracurricular activities. Donis was a great cook but an even better baker. She made the best pies and cookies, which she shared with her extended family and church community. Her granddaughter Catie loved to make cakes and cookies with her, and now carries on in her grandmother’s tradition. Donis always planted a garden and shared her produce with neighbors and friends before canning the rest. She lived through the depression and learned frugality at a young age.Donis was a founding and faithful member of the El Quartelejo Study Club, where she enjoyed participating in plays written by Ruby Rodenbeek. She also was a devoted member of the United Methodist Women, her Circle group, and taught Sunday school for many years. Donis and Mitch formed a monthly bible study group (“The Group”) with several couples with whom they made and deepened life long friendships.Donis and Mitch were avid Jayhawk basketball fans. Over the years they seldom missed watching a game and attended games in Lawrence, Kansas City, and California cheering on their team. Donis continued to watch KU basketball games after she moved to Rhode Island much to the amusement of her caregivers.Mitch passed away after 66 years of marriage, and Donis moved to Rhode Island to be near her daughter and son-in-law. She enjoyed seeing the sites in New England and loved frequent visits from her California family to celebrate holidays and milestone birthdays. Donis never lost touch with her community back home in Scott City thanks to the many cards and letters sent by her friends and family. She would read them repeatedly, and always looked forward to the arrival of the Scott County Record and the Methodist church bulletins.Donis is survived by her three daughters Meredith Mitchell of San Francisco, CA, Melanie, and her husband Stephen Key of Providence, RI, Marci, her husband John Duys of San Anselmo, CA, and her granddaughter Catherine Mitchell Duys of Berkeley, CA. She is also survived by her sister Connie Posl and husband Charles; her brother Bob Hughes and wife Cheryl; her sisters-in-law Charlene Hughes and Betty Ann Hughes; and many beloved nieces and nephews.She was preceded by her parents, her husband Mitch, her son Marc, her sister Dee Hoeme and brother-in-law Albert Hoeme, and brothers Harold and Calvin (“Butch”) Hughes. Donis will be laid to rest next to Mitch in a private graveside service in Scott County Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the United Methodist Church or Camp Lakeside.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Donis Claudene Mitchell

Kenneth E. Wasinger, age 69, passed away at Ascension Via Christi St.
 Francis Hospital, Wichita on October 12, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on April 
27, 1951 in Ransom, Kansas the son of Nicholas and Wilma (Munch) 
Wasinger, while his father was deployed in Korea.&nbsp; Kenny attended Sacred
 heart School and Ness City High School both in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Upon
 graduation Kenny served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the
 Vietnam War.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City American Legion Frank Stull Post 152 and the Ransom VFW Post 7972.

Upon his return from the military, Kenny attended K-State university 
where he played on the rugby team.&nbsp; Kenny was known by his friends and 
family as K-Dub.&nbsp; Kenny loved the outdoors and worked for local farmers 
during harvest.&nbsp; He spent many winters coyote hunting and was an avid 
sports fan.&nbsp; He worked at the Ness County courthouse as a 
janitor/maintenance man for many years until his retirement earlier this
 year.

Kenny is survived by his mother, Wilma Drake, Ness City; brothers, 
Layne and Alan Wasinger, Ness City; Sisters, Linda Cox (Bob Denning), 
Hanston, Lavonne Mishler (Tom Coker), Hays and Luciann Ogden (John), 
Canon City, Colorado and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his father, Nick Wasinger; brothers, Jim and Verlyn Wasinger; 
nephews, Justin Cox and Tanner Mishler; and great niece, Courie Cox.

Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30 until 9:00 p.m.

Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. followed by Parish Vigil at 7:00.

Graveside funeral service will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Honor Flight or Comfort warriors of the American Legion.

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 </figure>Kenneth E. Wasinger, age 69, passed away at Ascension Via Christi St.
 Francis Hospital, Wichita on October 12, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on April 
27, 1951 in Ransom, Kansas the son of Nicholas and Wilma (Munch) 
Wasinger, while his father was deployed in Korea.&nbsp; Kenny attended Sacred
 heart School and Ness City High School both in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Upon
 graduation Kenny served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the
 Vietnam War.He was a member of the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City American Legion Frank Stull Post 152 and the Ransom VFW Post 7972.Upon his return from the military, Kenny attended K-State university 
where he played on the rugby team.&nbsp; Kenny was known by his friends and 
family as K-Dub.&nbsp; Kenny loved the outdoors and worked for local farmers 
during harvest.&nbsp; He spent many winters coyote hunting and was an avid 
sports fan.&nbsp; He worked at the Ness County courthouse as a 
janitor/maintenance man for many years until his retirement earlier this
 year.Kenny is survived by his mother, Wilma Drake, Ness City; brothers, 
Layne and Alan Wasinger, Ness City; Sisters, Linda Cox (Bob Denning), 
Hanston, Lavonne Mishler (Tom Coker), Hays and Luciann Ogden (John), 
Canon City, Colorado and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his father, Nick Wasinger; brothers, Jim and Verlyn Wasinger; 
nephews, Justin Cox and Tanner Mishler; and great niece, Courie Cox.Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Wednesday, October 14 from 2:30 until 9:00 p.m.Rosary will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. followed by Parish Vigil at 7:00.Graveside funeral service will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:00 a.m.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials to the Honor Flight or Comfort warriors of the American Legion.

Kenneth E. Wasinger

Gilbert Phlieger, 86, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Kearny 
County Hospital in Lakin. He was born on September 1, 1934, at Quinter 
the son of Mike &amp; Rosina (Waldman) Phlieger. He married Joan J. 
Loevenstein on September 2, 1961, at Collyer. She died on July 24, 1983.
 He later married Margaret “Peg” Thayer on May 24, 1986, at Garden City.
 She died on January 24, 2015. 
Gilbert grew up on the family farm near Quinter and graduated from 
Quinter High School in 1952. He served in the United States Army as a 
Medic stationed in Germany from 1958 to 1960 and in the Army Reserves 
from 1960 to 1964. After his discharge he worked for Quinter Co-op 
before going to work as a Salesman for White Farm Equipment in Sedalia, 
Missouri. In 1983 he moved to Versatile Farm Equipment and in 1988 he 
went to Krause Plow and retired from there in 2000. He moved to Garden 
City in 1986 and to Lakin in 2008 while also enjoying spending time at 
his homes in Harlingen, Texas and Cole Camp, Missouri on the Lake of the
 Ozarks. He was a very kind person and enjoyed collecting die cast 
scale tractors as well as watching all types of sports. Gilbert was a 
lifelong Catholic and belonged to St Michael Catholic Church in Collyer 
until 1985, St Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City from 1985 until 
2008 and St Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin after moving there. 
Survivors include his 2 Step-Sons- Mike Thayer of Lakin and Sean Thayer 
of Garden City, Step-Daughter- Nan Thayer Kartsonis of Tucson, Arizona, 2
 Sisters- Annetta Phlieger and Loretta Turner both of Quinter, 6 
Step-Grandchildren- Jeffrey Thayer, Andy Thayer, Gilbert Thayer, Allison
 Thayer Scherrer, Mackenzie Thayer and Cooper Thayer and 7 
Step-Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, both Wives, 2 Sisters- Renilda
 Fitzpatrick and Armella Phlieger and 2 Brothers- Norbert Phlieger and 
Alvin Phlieger. 
Private Funeral Mass will be at St Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin with
 Rev Peter Tran as Celebrant. Graveside Service will be at 12:30 PM 
Friday, October 23, 2020 in Valley View Cemetery at Garden City with 
Military honors by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard and American 
Legion District 8 Honor Guard. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM 
Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin. Memorials are suggested to 
High Plains Retirement Village in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gilbert Phlieger, 86, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Kearny 
County Hospital in Lakin. He was born on September 1, 1934, at Quinter 
the son of Mike &amp; Rosina (Waldman) Phlieger. He married Joan J. 
Loevenstein on September 2, 1961, at Collyer. She died on July 24, 1983.
 He later married Margaret “Peg” Thayer on May 24, 1986, at Garden City.
 She died on January 24, 2015. 
Gilbert grew up on the family farm near Quinter and graduated from 
Quinter High School in 1952. He served in the United States Army as a 
Medic stationed in Germany from 1958 to 1960 and in the Army Reserves 
from 1960 to 1964. After his discharge he worked for Quinter Co-op 
before going to work as a Salesman for White Farm Equipment in Sedalia, 
Missouri. In 1983 he moved to Versatile Farm Equipment and in 1988 he 
went to Krause Plow and retired from there in 2000. He moved to Garden 
City in 1986 and to Lakin in 2008 while also enjoying spending time at 
his homes in Harlingen, Texas and Cole Camp, Missouri on the Lake of the
 Ozarks. He was a very kind person and enjoyed collecting die cast 
scale tractors as well as watching all types of sports. Gilbert was a 
lifelong Catholic and belonged to St Michael Catholic Church in Collyer 
until 1985, St Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City from 1985 until 
2008 and St Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin after moving there. 
Survivors include his 2 Step-Sons- Mike Thayer of Lakin and Sean Thayer 
of Garden City, Step-Daughter- Nan Thayer Kartsonis of Tucson, Arizona, 2
 Sisters- Annetta Phlieger and Loretta Turner both of Quinter, 6 
Step-Grandchildren- Jeffrey Thayer, Andy Thayer, Gilbert Thayer, Allison
 Thayer Scherrer, Mackenzie Thayer and Cooper Thayer and 7 
Step-Great-Grandchildren. 
He was preceded in death by his Parents, both Wives, 2 Sisters- Renilda
 Fitzpatrick and Armella Phlieger and 2 Brothers- Norbert Phlieger and 
Alvin Phlieger. 
Private Funeral Mass will be at St Anthony Catholic Church in Lakin with
 Rev Peter Tran as Celebrant. Graveside Service will be at 12:30 PM 
Friday, October 23, 2020 in Valley View Cemetery at Garden City with 
Military honors by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard and American 
Legion District 8 Honor Guard. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM 
Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin. Memorials are suggested to 
High Plains Retirement Village in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gilbert Phlieger

Raymond Curtis Lofland, 57, of Atwood, died October 7th, 2020, at Swedish
 Medical Center, Englewood, CO. He was born November 7th, 1962, in 
Syracuse, KS to Roy &amp; Betty Lofland. 
Ray graduated from Atwood High School Class of 1981. Throughout his high
 school days he was involved in Pep Club, Band, Drum Trio, Boy’s Glee, 
Choir, Consort “Royal Burgundian” Choir, Pep Band, Marching Band, 
Dixieland Band, Stage Band, Musicals and Kansas Lions Band. He loved the
 drums and had an amazing voice. His senior quote, “Yea though I walk 
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, because I
 am still trying to figure out what happened the last four years." 
After High School he attended Truck Driving School in Dodge City, KS. He
 drove for various companies through the years including Penske where he
 later became their IT specialist. He taught at a Truck Driving School 
in Denver for a few years. Ray was a Self-Taught Mechanic and a 
Self-Taught IT Specialist. Ray was an Information Sponge! He could learn
 how to do anything just by reading about it. 
Ray returned to Atwood full time in 2002. Upon his return, he started 
his own IT Service, “Barely Wired”. He quickly became the “Go to Guy” 
for all things Technology. 
In 2008, he set up his own system to do the “Bluing” process on choke 
tubes &amp; contracted with Carlson’s to provide them that service. In 
2011 Carlson’s built a building specifically for the Bluing Process and 
Ray moved the equipment over and continued to do the bluing until 2017. 
From 2008-2012, Ray Contracted, as Barely Wired, with Rawlins County USD 
105, as their IT Specialist. After a 4 year leave he returned to the 
school district, as their IT Specialist in 2017 &amp; was still employed
 there when he passed away. 
Ray was very active in the community. He was a member of Lion’s Club 
International from September 2003 – October 2015. He was Club President 
from July 2005-July 2010 and Zone Chairperson from July 2011-July, 2012.
 He received several awards during his time as a member including: 
Membership Key, Membership Advancement Key, Builder Key, Sr. Builder 
Key, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, Master Key &amp; extension Award 1. Ray 
helped Charter the “Hoxie Hottrodders Lion’s Club” in 2012. He was also 
the spearhead for the “Final Fling” Drag Races that are held the 1st 
weekend in October. Ray was an Atwood Ambassador Member for 10 years. He
 was head of Rod Run Registration for the majority of those years he 
spent as an Ambassador. 
He enjoyed working on, rebuilding and riding Motorcycles. He also loved 
to cook, especially Grilling. He had just recently completed his “Cooker
 Trailer”, equipped with 3 smokers, one of which was for Ribs Only. He 
could make a mean brisket and rack of ribs, just ask the teachers! He 
was an amazing person and a great friend. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy &amp; Betty Lofland. 
He is survived by his brother; Ed Lofland (Joyce) of North Dakota; 
nephews, Heath Lofland, of Atwood, Tysen Lofland, of New Mexico, Cody 
Lofland, of Idaho and Larry Lofland (Julie, sons Benjamin &amp; Isaac), 
of Tennessee and many friends. 
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be Monday October 19th at 
4:00 PM at Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood. There will be a Celebration of 
Life at Atwood Country Club following the Memorial Service. Family will 
receive friends at the Celebration of Life. Memorials are suggested to: 
Rawlins County Jr/Sr High Music Department in care of Baalmann Mortuary 
P.O. 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>Raymond Curtis Lofland, 57, of Atwood, died October 7th, 2020, at Swedish
 Medical Center, Englewood, CO. He was born November 7th, 1962, in 
Syracuse, KS to Roy &amp; Betty Lofland. 
Ray graduated from Atwood High School Class of 1981. Throughout his high
 school days he was involved in Pep Club, Band, Drum Trio, Boy’s Glee, 
Choir, Consort “Royal Burgundian” Choir, Pep Band, Marching Band, 
Dixieland Band, Stage Band, Musicals and Kansas Lions Band. He loved the
 drums and had an amazing voice. His senior quote, “Yea though I walk 
through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, because I
 am still trying to figure out what happened the last four years." 
After High School he attended Truck Driving School in Dodge City, KS. He
 drove for various companies through the years including Penske where he
 later became their IT specialist. He taught at a Truck Driving School 
in Denver for a few years. Ray was a Self-Taught Mechanic and a 
Self-Taught IT Specialist. Ray was an Information Sponge! He could learn
 how to do anything just by reading about it. 
Ray returned to Atwood full time in 2002. Upon his return, he started 
his own IT Service, “Barely Wired”. He quickly became the “Go to Guy” 
for all things Technology. 
In 2008, he set up his own system to do the “Bluing” process on choke 
tubes &amp; contracted with Carlson’s to provide them that service. In 
2011 Carlson’s built a building specifically for the Bluing Process and 
Ray moved the equipment over and continued to do the bluing until 2017. 
From 2008-2012, Ray Contracted, as Barely Wired, with Rawlins County USD 
105, as their IT Specialist. After a 4 year leave he returned to the 
school district, as their IT Specialist in 2017 &amp; was still employed
 there when he passed away. 
Ray was very active in the community. He was a member of Lion’s Club 
International from September 2003 – October 2015. He was Club President 
from July 2005-July 2010 and Zone Chairperson from July 2011-July, 2012.
 He received several awards during his time as a member including: 
Membership Key, Membership Advancement Key, Builder Key, Sr. Builder 
Key, 10 Year Monarch Chevron, Master Key &amp; extension Award 1. Ray 
helped Charter the “Hoxie Hottrodders Lion’s Club” in 2012. He was also 
the spearhead for the “Final Fling” Drag Races that are held the 1st 
weekend in October. Ray was an Atwood Ambassador Member for 10 years. He
 was head of Rod Run Registration for the majority of those years he 
spent as an Ambassador. 
He enjoyed working on, rebuilding and riding Motorcycles. He also loved 
to cook, especially Grilling. He had just recently completed his “Cooker
 Trailer”, equipped with 3 smokers, one of which was for Ribs Only. He 
could make a mean brisket and rack of ribs, just ask the teachers! He 
was an amazing person and a great friend. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; Roy &amp; Betty Lofland. 
He is survived by his brother; Ed Lofland (Joyce) of North Dakota; 
nephews, Heath Lofland, of Atwood, Tysen Lofland, of New Mexico, Cody 
Lofland, of Idaho and Larry Lofland (Julie, sons Benjamin &amp; Isaac), 
of Tennessee and many friends. 
Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be Monday October 19th at 
4:00 PM at Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood. There will be a Celebration of 
Life at Atwood Country Club following the Memorial Service. Family will 
receive friends at the Celebration of Life. Memorials are suggested to: 
Rawlins County Jr/Sr High Music Department in care of Baalmann Mortuary 
P.O. 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;

Raymond Curtis Lofland

Lucretia J. Walton, 78, of O’Fallon, IL, born March 16, 1942, in Lawton,
 Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 
St. Louis, MO.

Lucretia retired after working 25 years for Fort Hays State 
University, Hays, KS.&nbsp; She was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church,
 Shiloh, IL, and loved to bowl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William Leonard Mize, Sr. 
and Betty June, nee McFall, Mize; and a brother, William Leonard Mize, 
Jr.

She is survived by her son, Larry Jr. (Pattie) Walton of Shiloh, IL; 
her grandchildren, Rachel (Hunter) Smith, Nathan Walton, and Sarah Walton; a great-granddaughter on the way; her former husband, Larry Walton Sr.; a nephew, Len III (Krista) Mize; a niece, Machele (Greg) Dunagan; and her beloved dog, Tiffany.

Memorials may be made to Spring Valley Baptist Church, Shiloh, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at <a href="http://www.rennerfh.com">www.rennerfh.com</a>.

Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, Shiloh, IL.

Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 
11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 
Shiloh, IL, with Pastor Jerold Darnell officiating.

Burial will be at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie, TX.

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 </figure>Lucretia J. Walton, 78, of O’Fallon, IL, born March 16, 1942, in Lawton,
 Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, 
St. Louis, MO.Lucretia retired after working 25 years for Fort Hays State 
University, Hays, KS.&nbsp; She was a member of Spring Valley Baptist Church,
 Shiloh, IL, and loved to bowl.She was preceded in death by her parents, William Leonard Mize, Sr. 
and Betty June, nee McFall, Mize; and a brother, William Leonard Mize, 
Jr.She is survived by her son, Larry Jr. (Pattie) Walton of Shiloh, IL; 
her grandchildren, Rachel (Hunter) Smith, Nathan Walton, and Sarah Walton; a great-granddaughter on the way; her former husband, Larry Walton Sr.; a nephew, Len III (Krista) Mize; a niece, Machele (Greg) Dunagan; and her beloved dog, Tiffany.Memorials may be made to Spring Valley Baptist Church, Shiloh, IL. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at <a href="http://www.rennerfh.com">www.rennerfh.com</a>.Visitation: Friends may visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, Shiloh, IL.Funeral: A memorial service will be held at 
11 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Spring Valley Baptist Church, 
Shiloh, IL, with Pastor Jerold Darnell officiating.Burial will be at a later date at Elmwood Cemetery, Bowie, TX.

Lucretia J. Walton

Constance Kay “Connie” (Schatz) Kilian, 73, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Connie was born August 13, 1947 in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Joseph and Nora (Steinert) Schatz.&nbsp; As an infant, Connie and her family moved to Russell where she grew up and attended school.

Connie was united in marriage to Frank Kilian in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a daughter, Michelle.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.

Connie was a Manager of Dollar General in Hill City, Kansas for many years before becoming the Manager of the down town Dollar General Store in Russell.&nbsp; Later she worked many years at Lana’s Floral.&nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching movies at the theater, reading, watching FOX News, following politics, walking and spending time with her dogs, and spending time with family and friends.

Connie’s surviving family include her daughter, Michelle Searles of Russell, Kansas; sister, Bonnie Schatz of Russell, Kansas; granddaughter, Alyssa Searles of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother Nora, husband Frank, and son-in-law Jeff Searles.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell Dream Theater.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Constance Kay “Connie” (Schatz) Kilian, 73, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Tulsa, Oklahoma.Connie was born August 13, 1947 in Tucson, Arizona, the daughter of Joseph and Nora (Steinert) Schatz.&nbsp; As an infant, Connie and her family moved to Russell where she grew up and attended school.Connie was united in marriage to Frank Kilian in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a daughter, Michelle.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.Connie was a Manager of Dollar General in Hill City, Kansas for many years before becoming the Manager of the down town Dollar General Store in Russell.&nbsp; Later she worked many years at Lana’s Floral.&nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching movies at the theater, reading, watching FOX News, following politics, walking and spending time with her dogs, and spending time with family and friends.Connie’s surviving family include her daughter, Michelle Searles of Russell, Kansas; sister, Bonnie Schatz of Russell, Kansas; granddaughter, Alyssa Searles of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother Nora, husband Frank, and son-in-law Jeff Searles.A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell Dream Theater.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Constance Kay 'Connie' (Schatz) Kilian

Daniel Albert, “D.A.” Crist II died on October 12, 2020, at the Gove County Long Term Care Facility, Quinter, KS, following a diagnosis of COVID-19, at the age of 90. He was born on July 20, 1930.

He was the youngest of three children born to Rev. D. (Daniel) Floyd and Nellie Mae (Jamison) Crist in rural Quinter, KS. Siblings were Rev. B. (Burton) Wayne and Eulalia Mae (Crist) Sanger. All preceded him in death.

D.A. attended grade school and high school in Quinter and graduated from McPherson College in 1952. He married Carole Huffman following graduation and together they served two years in Brethren Volunteer Service in Goshen, IN taking care of 20 homeless boys. This was an experience D.A. often talked about. He also enjoyed flying, first a Stearman biplane, then several other single wing planes before receiving his pilot’s license. In 1954 they moved back to Quinter where he joined his father in farming and raising cattle, until his retirement when he devoted more time to his and Dan’s hobby of restoring antique tractors.

He was a lifelong member of the Quinter Church of the Brethren, where he served as deacon and taught Sunday School.

He is survived by his children: Daniel Albert III “Dan” (Janice) of Quinter, KS; Kevin (Mary) of McPherson, KS; grandchildren Rachel (David Griffen) of Lawrence, KS; Mark (Karen) of Parker, CO; Alyese of Auburn, NY; and great-grandson Calvin of Parker, CO.

Daniel Albert, “D.A.” Crist II died on October 12, 2020, at the Gove County Long Term Care Facility, Quinter, KS, following a diagnosis of COVID-19, at the age of 90. He was born on July 20, 1930.He was the youngest of three children born to Rev. D. (Daniel) Floyd and Nellie Mae (Jamison) Crist in rural Quinter, KS. Siblings were Rev. B. (Burton) Wayne and Eulalia Mae (Crist) Sanger. All preceded him in death.D.A. attended grade school and high school in Quinter and graduated from McPherson College in 1952. He married Carole Huffman following graduation and together they served two years in Brethren Volunteer Service in Goshen, IN taking care of 20 homeless boys. This was an experience D.A. often talked about. He also enjoyed flying, first a Stearman biplane, then several other single wing planes before receiving his pilot’s license. In 1954 they moved back to Quinter where he joined his father in farming and raising cattle, until his retirement when he devoted more time to his and Dan’s hobby of restoring antique tractors.He was a lifelong member of the Quinter Church of the Brethren, where he served as deacon and taught Sunday School.He is survived by his children: Daniel Albert III “Dan” (Janice) of Quinter, KS; Kevin (Mary) of McPherson, KS; grandchildren Rachel (David Griffen) of Lawrence, KS; Mark (Karen) of Parker, CO; Alyese of Auburn, NY; and great-grandson Calvin of Parker, CO.No services are planned at this time.

D.A. Crist

Mary Louise (Johnson) Schultz, age 82, of Grainfield, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was laid to rest in the Grainfield City Cemetery with immediate family on September 29, 2020. Louise was born August 12, 1938, in Denver, CO to Alice (Teeter) and Harry Johnson. She had three siblings: JoAnn, Barbara, and John.

Louise graduated from Shattuck- St. Mary’s High School of Faribault, Minnesota in 1956 and chose to attend Fort Hays State University to pursue nursing. During Louise’s time at Fort Hays, she met Donald Lane Schultz while he was working as a busboy in the dorms.&nbsp;

On June 2, 1959, they were united in marriage at the Christian Church in Oakley. After marriage, Don and Louise moved to Selden, KS. In Selden, they both taught at Selden High School where Louise taught music. While in Selden, the first son; Darren L. was also born. After Selden, Louise and Don moved to Sharon Springs where they worked for an area farmer. Following their time in the Sharon Springs area, Louise and Don moved to a farm northwest of Grainfield. Douglas L. and Daniel L. were later born.&nbsp;

After moving to the Grainfield area, Don began farming while Louise was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. During the year, Don would ask Louise to drive grain cart, tractor, help move equipment and many other things. Louise became active in the Grainfield United Methodist Church where she helped with the choir, youth programs, and was a member of United Methodist Women’s (UMW) organization. Louise cherished her family, friends and her grandchildren. She thoroughly enjoyed fixing meals, going to school and community events, gardening, and working with her flowers. Louise also enjoyed traveling, as her and Don were able to do so with the Western Cooperative Electric board that Don served on. Louise knew no stranger and enjoyed putting a smile on every person’s face she met.&nbsp;

Survivors of Louise include; three sons, Darren Schultz and Gwen Urban of Grainfield, Doug (Ronna) Schultz of Grainfield, Daniel (Joan) Schultz of Grainfield; five grandchildren Cas (Ashley) Schultz, Ty Schultz, Zoe Schultz, Livia Schultz and Tyra Schultz of Grainfield, one great-grandchild Emmett Schultz; and one sister, Barbara Ward of Fort Collins Colorado.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and her two siblings; John Johnson, JoAnn Rodie; and Grandson Dal Schultz. &nbsp;

A celebration of Louise’s life is being planned and will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be given to Grainfield United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Mary Louise (Johnson) Schultz, age 82, of Grainfield, passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020. She was laid to rest in the Grainfield City Cemetery with immediate family on September 29, 2020. Louise was born August 12, 1938, in Denver, CO to Alice (Teeter) and Harry Johnson. She had three siblings: JoAnn, Barbara, and John. 
Louise graduated from Shattuck- St. Mary’s High School of Faribault, Minnesota in 1956 and chose to attend Fort Hays State University to pursue nursing. During Louise’s time at Fort Hays, she met Donald Lane Schultz while he was working as a busboy in the dorms.&nbsp; 
On June 2, 1959, they were united in marriage at the Christian Church in Oakley. After marriage, Don and Louise moved to Selden, KS. In Selden, they both taught at Selden High School where Louise taught music. While in Selden, the first son; Darren L. was also born. After Selden, Louise and Don moved to Sharon Springs where they worked for an area farmer. Following their time in the Sharon Springs area, Louise and Don moved to a farm northwest of Grainfield. Douglas L. and Daniel L. were later born.&nbsp;After moving to the Grainfield area, Don began farming while Louise was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. During the year, Don would ask Louise to drive grain cart, tractor, help move equipment and many other things. Louise became active in the Grainfield United Methodist Church where she helped with the choir, youth programs, and was a member of United Methodist Women’s (UMW) organization. Louise cherished her family, friends and her grandchildren. She thoroughly enjoyed fixing meals, going to school and community events, gardening, and working with her flowers. Louise also enjoyed traveling, as her and Don were able to do so with the Western Cooperative Electric board that Don served on. Louise knew no stranger and enjoyed putting a smile on every person’s face she met.&nbsp;Survivors of Louise include; three sons, Darren Schultz and Gwen Urban of Grainfield, Doug (Ronna) Schultz of Grainfield, Daniel (Joan) Schultz of Grainfield; five grandchildren Cas (Ashley) Schultz, Ty Schultz, Zoe Schultz, Livia Schultz and Tyra Schultz of Grainfield, one great-grandchild Emmett Schultz; and one sister, Barbara Ward of Fort Collins Colorado.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and her two siblings; John Johnson, JoAnn Rodie; and Grandson Dal Schultz. &nbsp;A celebration of Louise’s life is being planned and will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be given to Grainfield United Methodist Church.

Mary Louise (Johnson) Schultz

December 17, 1949
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 October 12, 2020

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Sherri-L--Ryan?obId=18605579#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 October 12, 2020 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Sherri-L--Ryan?obId=18605579#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Sherri L. Ryan

Ethel Mabel Ziegler,&nbsp;86, of&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, passed away on&nbsp;October 7, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; Ethel was born in&nbsp;Angelus, KS on&nbsp;December 24,1933, to Everet and Louise (Schwarz) Schroeder.&nbsp;She was a graduate of&nbsp;Grinnell High School.

Ethel&nbsp;was united in marriage to&nbsp;Leo Ziegler in Angelus, KS,&nbsp;on&nbsp;August 10, 1954; they were married for 48 years until his death in 2002.&nbsp; She was a lifelong farmer and devout Catholic residing at the family farm near Collyer, KS.&nbsp; She was an accomplished seamstress during her life, sewing and knitting clothing for her fellow residents at Ascension Living till the very end.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was an avid sports fan, enjoyed card games, golf, puzzles and working the family farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also actively involved in&nbsp;volunteer work.

Ethel&nbsp;is survived by her sons Allen Ziegler and wife Lesly of Littleton, CO, Kevin Ziegler and wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Dustin Benisch of Lee Summit, MO, Courtney Benisch of Chicago, IL, Katie Kellett of Corpus Christi, TX, Paige Michalik of Colorado Springs.&nbsp; Eric Ziegler of Colorado Springs, CO, Jacob and Genessa Ziegler of Littleton, CO; brothers Ray and Don Schroeder of Angelus, KS; and sister Carol Maurath of Reno, NV.

Ethel was preceded in death by&nbsp;both parents, her husband Leo, daughter Sandra, brothers James and Kenney Schroeder and sisters Doris and Betty.

Funeral service will be held at&nbsp;10:30 am, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at&nbsp;St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, KS.&nbsp;Fr. Charles Steier will be officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Rosary to begin at 9:45 am prior to the funeral mass at 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;St. Michael Catholic Church of Collyer, KS.&nbsp; Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ethel Mabel Ziegler,&nbsp;86, of&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, passed away on&nbsp;October 7, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; Ethel was born in&nbsp;Angelus, KS on&nbsp;December 24,1933, to Everet and Louise (Schwarz) Schroeder.&nbsp;She was a graduate of&nbsp;Grinnell High School.Ethel&nbsp;was united in marriage to&nbsp;Leo Ziegler in Angelus, KS,&nbsp;on&nbsp;August 10, 1954; they were married for 48 years until his death in 2002.&nbsp; She was a lifelong farmer and devout Catholic residing at the family farm near Collyer, KS.&nbsp; She was an accomplished seamstress during her life, sewing and knitting clothing for her fellow residents at Ascension Living till the very end.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was an avid sports fan, enjoyed card games, golf, puzzles and working the family farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also actively involved in&nbsp;volunteer work.Ethel&nbsp;is survived by her sons Allen Ziegler and wife Lesly of Littleton, CO, Kevin Ziegler and wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren Dustin Benisch of Lee Summit, MO, Courtney Benisch of Chicago, IL, Katie Kellett of Corpus Christi, TX, Paige Michalik of Colorado Springs.&nbsp; Eric Ziegler of Colorado Springs, CO, Jacob and Genessa Ziegler of Littleton, CO; brothers Ray and Don Schroeder of Angelus, KS; and sister Carol Maurath of Reno, NV.Ethel was preceded in death by&nbsp;both parents, her husband Leo, daughter Sandra, brothers James and Kenney Schroeder and sisters Doris and Betty.Funeral service will be held at&nbsp;10:30 am, Saturday, October 17, 2020, at&nbsp;St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, KS.&nbsp;Fr. Charles Steier will be officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Rosary to begin at 9:45 am prior to the funeral mass at 10:30 am.In lieu of flowers (if desired), memorial contributions are suggested to&nbsp;St. Michael Catholic Church of Collyer, KS.&nbsp; Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

Ethel Mabel Ziegler

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Mary Lou Peter Tracy, 83, passed away on October 9, 2020, at the Topside Manor in Goodland.

She was born on August 20, 1937, to Edwin M. Peter and Jean (Hamlin) 
Peter in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Goodland High School in 1955 
and moved to a trade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue a career
 as a lab and radiology technician.

She was first married in February of 1957.&nbsp; To this marriage, there 
were two children born; Terry Lee and Stacey.&nbsp; They all lived in 
Wellington, KS where she worked in her lab and radiology technician 
profession for many years.

In July of 1973, Mary Lou was remarried to Bobby Tracy for 26 years.&nbsp;
 After living in southeastern Kansas, they moved back to her hometown of
 Goodland, KS to be near her daughter Terry and family, and closer to 
her son Stacey and his family who live in Colorado.&nbsp; In April of 1999, 
her husband Bobby lost his life to lung cancer.

Mary Lou was involved in the Moose Lodge for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed
 playing 4 point pitch, and was on a dart team.&nbsp; Many friends young and 
old remember her from this.&nbsp; She also enjoyed as she called it, Country 
and Western music, along with the oldies from the 50’s music.&nbsp; She 
especially liked to dance to the slow Country Western music.&nbsp; She was 
also very active as a great grandmother, and even helped with daycare of
 the 2 oldest.

In 2010, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and put up a good fight 
to the end.&nbsp; Ultimately, Covid-19 took her to be with her family and 
friends in Heaven.

Preceding her in death were her parents Edwin and Jean Peter, her 
husband Bobby Tracy, a sister Judy Peter Berringer and a brother-in-law 
William Berringer.

She is survived by her children; daughter Terry Lee Twombly (William)
 of Goodland, KS and son Stacey Harding of Highlands Ranch, CO.&nbsp; Five 
grandchildren, Michelle Wear, Sabrina Thompson (Aaron) of Goodland, KS, 
Ashley, Megan and Grant Harding, all of Denver, CO; seven great 
grandchildren, Aaron Twombly, Alyssa Wear, Ashton Erhart and Olivia 
Erhart, all of Goodland, KS, Kaitlin Thompson of Hays, KS, Kameron 
Snyder of Twin Falls, ID and Danielle Snyder of San Diego, CA, as well 
as numerous nieces and nephews.

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

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Mary Lou Peter Tracy, 83, passed away on October 9, 2020, at the Topside Manor in Goodland.She was born on August 20, 1937, to Edwin M. Peter and Jean (Hamlin) 
Peter in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Goodland High School in 1955 
and moved to a trade school in Minneapolis, Minnesota to pursue a career
 as a lab and radiology technician.She was first married in February of 1957.&nbsp; To this marriage, there 
were two children born; Terry Lee and Stacey.&nbsp; They all lived in 
Wellington, KS where she worked in her lab and radiology technician 
profession for many years.In July of 1973, Mary Lou was remarried to Bobby Tracy for 26 years.&nbsp;
 After living in southeastern Kansas, they moved back to her hometown of
 Goodland, KS to be near her daughter Terry and family, and closer to 
her son Stacey and his family who live in Colorado.&nbsp; In April of 1999, 
her husband Bobby lost his life to lung cancer.Mary Lou was involved in the Moose Lodge for many years.&nbsp; She enjoyed
 playing 4 point pitch, and was on a dart team.&nbsp; Many friends young and 
old remember her from this.&nbsp; She also enjoyed as she called it, Country 
and Western music, along with the oldies from the 50’s music.&nbsp; She 
especially liked to dance to the slow Country Western music.&nbsp; She was 
also very active as a great grandmother, and even helped with daycare of
 the 2 oldest.In 2010, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and put up a good fight 
to the end.&nbsp; Ultimately, Covid-19 took her to be with her family and 
friends in Heaven.Preceding her in death were her parents Edwin and Jean Peter, her 
husband Bobby Tracy, a sister Judy Peter Berringer and a brother-in-law 
William Berringer.She is survived by her children; daughter Terry Lee Twombly (William)
 of Goodland, KS and son Stacey Harding of Highlands Ranch, CO.&nbsp; Five 
grandchildren, Michelle Wear, Sabrina Thompson (Aaron) of Goodland, KS, 
Ashley, Megan and Grant Harding, all of Denver, CO; seven great 
grandchildren, Aaron Twombly, Alyssa Wear, Ashton Erhart and Olivia 
Erhart, all of Goodland, KS, Kaitlin Thompson of Hays, KS, Kameron 
Snyder of Twin Falls, ID and Danielle Snyder of San Diego, CA, as well 
as numerous nieces and nephews.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Mary-Tracy">HERE</a> for service details.

Mary Lou (Peter) Tracy

Betty Charlene Hestermann passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, 
Atwood, Kansas on October 11, 2020 at the age of 91. Betty was born 
August 31, 1929, to Henry and Sophie (Holthus) Wicke, on a farm north of
 Ludell, Kansas. She was baptized on September 15, 1929 and confirmed on
 April 18, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church. After graduating from 
Atwood High School, Betty began her banking career, which spanned almost
 40 years. She worked in the bank at Ludell for three years before 
moving to Denver and working in a bank there for four years. After 
moving back to Ludell in 1954 she worked at Farmers State Bank until she
 retired in 1988. 
On November 12, 1955, she married the love of her life, Loris “Bud” 
Hestermann, at Trinity Lutheran Church. They would have celebrated their
 65Th wedding anniversary in November. 
Four sons were born to their union, Thomas, Richard, John and James. 
Betty was an active member of Trinity, Immanuel and Redeemer Lutheran 
churches in Ludell and Atwood. She enjoyed singing and participated in 
the choir for over 60 years. Betty also cherished family and friends. 
She participated in a Tuesday night bowling league in Atwood for many 
years. Betty played women’s fast pitch softball in Ludell and liked to 
recount her memories catching for the team. 
Preceding her in death were her parents; son John (1996); infant brother
 Victor; brothers, Clarence, Floyd, Edwin, and John and sisters Lelia 
Focke and Henrietta “Toots” Frick. 
She is survived by her husband Bud, Atwood, KS; sons, Thomas and wife 
Francine, of Hays KS, Richard, of Valley Center, KS and James and wife 
Roxane, of Valley Center, KS; daughter-in-law Deb Hestermann, Topeka, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Jeremy Coulter, Hays, KS, Joshua Coulter(Rose), 
Cypress, TX, Metka Kolm (Allen), Norfolk NE, Kasandra Hoover(Cody), 
Burlington, CO, Tysa Ostrander (Kelby), Henderson, NE, Zane Hestermann, 
Hays, KS, Jayme Hestermann (Alisha), Bakersfield, CA and Zachary 
Hestermann (Nichole), Maize, KS, and greatgrandchildren, Sophia 
Mickelson-Coulter, Riley and Tobias Coulter, Kyler and Mariah Kolm, Evan
 and Grace Hoover, Kaleb and Damon Ostrander, Hayden and Jax Hestermann 
and Avery and Ryder Hestermann. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 16, 
2020, at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Atwood. The service will 
be live streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Interment will take 
place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran
 Hour Ministries or Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and can be sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty Charlene Hestermann passed away at the Good Samaritan Society, 
Atwood, Kansas on October 11, 2020 at the age of 91. Betty was born 
August 31, 1929, to Henry and Sophie (Holthus) Wicke, on a farm north of
 Ludell, Kansas. She was baptized on September 15, 1929 and confirmed on
 April 18, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church. After graduating from 
Atwood High School, Betty began her banking career, which spanned almost
 40 years. She worked in the bank at Ludell for three years before 
moving to Denver and working in a bank there for four years. After 
moving back to Ludell in 1954 she worked at Farmers State Bank until she
 retired in 1988. 
On November 12, 1955, she married the love of her life, Loris “Bud” 
Hestermann, at Trinity Lutheran Church. They would have celebrated their
 65Th wedding anniversary in November. 
Four sons were born to their union, Thomas, Richard, John and James. 
Betty was an active member of Trinity, Immanuel and Redeemer Lutheran 
churches in Ludell and Atwood. She enjoyed singing and participated in 
the choir for over 60 years. Betty also cherished family and friends. 
She participated in a Tuesday night bowling league in Atwood for many 
years. Betty played women’s fast pitch softball in Ludell and liked to 
recount her memories catching for the team. 
Preceding her in death were her parents; son John (1996); infant brother
 Victor; brothers, Clarence, Floyd, Edwin, and John and sisters Lelia 
Focke and Henrietta “Toots” Frick. 
She is survived by her husband Bud, Atwood, KS; sons, Thomas and wife 
Francine, of Hays KS, Richard, of Valley Center, KS and James and wife 
Roxane, of Valley Center, KS; daughter-in-law Deb Hestermann, Topeka, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Jeremy Coulter, Hays, KS, Joshua Coulter(Rose), 
Cypress, TX, Metka Kolm (Allen), Norfolk NE, Kasandra Hoover(Cody), 
Burlington, CO, Tysa Ostrander (Kelby), Henderson, NE, Zane Hestermann, 
Hays, KS, Jayme Hestermann (Alisha), Bakersfield, CA and Zachary 
Hestermann (Nichole), Maize, KS, and greatgrandchildren, Sophia 
Mickelson-Coulter, Riley and Tobias Coulter, Kyler and Mariah Kolm, Evan
 and Grace Hoover, Kaleb and Damon Ostrander, Hayden and Jax Hestermann 
and Avery and Ryder Hestermann. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 16, 
2020, at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, Atwood. The service will 
be live streamed on the church’s Facebook page. Interment will take 
place at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran
 Hour Ministries or Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch and can be sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty Charlene Hestermann

Floyd Thomas McKie Jr., 81, passed away on October 9, 2020, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas. 

Floyd was born on January 19, 1939, to Floyd McKie, Sr. and Beula Mae (Shinn) McKie at their family farmhouse outside Edmond, Kansas. Floyd graduated from Edmond High School in 1956. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Broomfield, on February 15, 1958, at the Edmond Christian Church.  They moved to Norton where Floyd worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 43 years.  He worked on the Road Crew, Bridge Crew, and retired in 2000, as the KDOT District Superintendent.

Over the years Floyd enjoyed playing pool, snooker, golf and cards with family and friends. He also enjoyed travel, taking his family boating, camping, snow &amp; water skiing, and attending his kids' sporting events, including helping coach both of his sons' little league baseball teams. Woodworking was one of Floyd's hobbies. He would tinker in his garage making special creations such as quilt racks, shelves, and even a baby cradle that has been used by his grandkids and great grandkids! Floyd was a member of Norton First Christian Church and also an active member of the Fraternal order of Eagles Aerie #3288. He served as the Treasurer as well as helping organize and work Sunday night Bingo for many years. 

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Maxine Nelson, Ila Jean Schooler, and Thelma Armstrong. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; their children, Sheree Milnes, Randall McKie (Lisa,) Jeffrey McKie (Nanet,) Angela Bott (Joe;) six grandchildren, Adam McKie (Nicole,) Tanner Bott (Molly,) Austin McKie, Morgan Witte (Michael,) Hailee McKie and James McKie; four great-grandchildren, Owen Witte, Eden Witte, Noah McKie, and Olivia Witte, one sister, Nelda Laskey (Chuck) and many nieces and nephews. Floyd was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle whose fun-loving spirit will live on in each of us!

FUNERAL SERVICE – Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 1:30 p.m.

PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS

INTERMENT – Edmond Cemetery – Edmond, KS

VISITATION – Wednesday, October 4, 2020 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Floyd Thomas McKie Jr., 81, passed away on October 9, 2020, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas. Floyd was born on January 19, 1939, to Floyd McKie, Sr. and Beula Mae (Shinn) McKie at their family farmhouse outside Edmond, Kansas. Floyd graduated from Edmond High School in 1956. He married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Broomfield, on February 15, 1958, at the Edmond Christian Church. They moved to Norton where Floyd worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 43 years. He worked on the Road Crew, Bridge Crew, and retired in 2000, as the KDOT District Superintendent.Over the years Floyd enjoyed playing pool, snooker, golf and cards with family and friends. He also enjoyed travel, taking his family boating, camping, snow &amp; water skiing, and attending his kids' sporting events, including helping coach both of his sons' little league baseball teams. Woodworking was one of Floyd's hobbies. He would tinker in his garage making special creations such as quilt racks, shelves, and even a baby cradle that has been used by his grandkids and great grandkids! Floyd was a member of Norton First Christian Church and also an active member of the Fraternal order of Eagles Aerie #3288. He served as the Treasurer as well as helping organize and work Sunday night Bingo for many years. Floyd was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Maxine Nelson, Ila Jean Schooler, and Thelma Armstrong. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; their children, Sheree Milnes, Randall McKie (Lisa,) Jeffrey McKie (Nanet,) Angela Bott (Joe;) six grandchildren, Adam McKie (Nicole,) Tanner Bott (Molly,) Austin McKie, Morgan Witte (Michael,) Hailee McKie and James McKie; four great-grandchildren, Owen Witte, Eden Witte, Noah McKie, and Olivia Witte, one sister, Nelda Laskey (Chuck) and many nieces and nephews. Floyd was a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle whose fun-loving spirit will live on in each of us!FUNERAL SERVICE – Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 1:30 p.m.PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KSINTERMENT – Edmond Cemetery – Edmond, KSVISITATION – Wednesday, October 4, 2020 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home in NortonMEMORIAL – Floyd McKie Memorial Fund

Floyd Thomas McKie Jr.

Donald Hess Damon, 81, passed away October 10, 2020, at Wesley 
Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1939, at Great Bend to 
Ansel &amp; Margaret (Hess) Damon. He married Kathleen Bittner on March 
7, 1963, at Denver, Colo. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Donald was a truck driver for 
Orschlen's for 26 years. He was a member of the First Congregational 
Church in Great Bend. He enjoyed classic cars, racing and sports. He 
especially loved to spend time with his family.

Survivors include, his wife, Kathleen Damon of the home; a daughter, 
Karen Loder and husband Bret of Otis; a brother, Kenneth Damon and wife 
Trudy of Great Bend; a sister in law, Kathleen Bittner of Hays; one 
grandson, Brenden Damon and wife Mallory; two great grandchildren, 
Brantley Damon and Myah Damon; and several nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 
14, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rick Unruh 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 


Memorials have been suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Donald Hess Damon, 81, passed away October 10, 2020, at Wesley 
Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1939, at Great Bend to 
Ansel &amp; Margaret (Hess) Damon. He married Kathleen Bittner on March 
7, 1963, at Denver, Colo. She survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Donald was a truck driver for 
Orschlen's for 26 years. He was a member of the First Congregational 
Church in Great Bend. He enjoyed classic cars, racing and sports. He 
especially loved to spend time with his family.Survivors include, his wife, Kathleen Damon of the home; a daughter, 
Karen Loder and husband Bret of Otis; a brother, Kenneth Damon and wife 
Trudy of Great Bend; a sister in law, Kathleen Bittner of Hays; one 
grandson, Brenden Damon and wife Mallory; two great grandchildren, 
Brantley Damon and Myah Damon; and several nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 
14, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., 
Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home with Rick Unruh 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials have been suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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