Marie Elizabeth (Brenner) Brack was born September 8, 1927, on her 
family's farm in western Rush County, Kansas, to James Leo and Ina 
(Fitzgerald) Brenner. She attended country school Star District #30 for 
five years. Due to consolidation, she attended her remaining elementary 
years in McCracken, Kansas, and started high school there. As a result 
of gas and tire rationing during WWII she rode the school bus to 
Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, graduating in 1945. She 
continued her education at Central Business College in Denver, Colorado.
 Upon graduating, she returned to Rush County and obtained a bookkeeping
 job at the Humburg Store in La Crosse, Kansas.

Marie and Wilbur R. Brack were married on December 15, 1947 and 
preceded to move to rural Timken, Kansas, in eastern Rush County in 
August 1948. While there, James Lee, John Frederick and Janice Marie 
were born. In August of 1957 the family moved to Marie's family 
homestead near McCracken. Jay Dean was born there in January 1966. After
 58 1/2 years of marriage, Wilbur passed in June of 2006 and Marie moved
 to a&nbsp;home in La Crosse in August of that year.

Marie was an avid gardener and loved nurturing her flowers. She also 
loved to play cards, and she played to win. She spent many years working
 at the Rush County Historical Museum in La Crosse after moving to town.
 She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, where 
she quilted weekly with friends and spent endless hours sewing in her 
home for the church and her family. Marie also assisted with Sunday 
school and Vacation Bible School. She served as secretary for the 
Women's group of Hope Lutheran Church, the Alexander Senior Group, 
Alexander Alumni Association, the Brookdale Extension Unit, and the La 
Crosse Senior Center. She served her community in various ways, 
including election boards.

Marie is survived by her sister, Ruth Huffman, of Hutchinson, Kansas;
 children, James (Robbie) of Duncan Oklahoma, John (Shawn) of McCracken,
 Janice (John) Haney of Greensburg, Kansas, and Jay (Dawn) of 
Hutchinson; eight grandchildren, Penni Cannady, Tyler (Sarah) Brack, Taylor
 (Dustin) Moore, Dustin Brand, Shannon Brand all of Oklahoma, Holly 
(Glen) Hoyt of Wichita, Kansas, Ashley (Tyler) Schwindt of Otis, Kansas,
 and Jeanine (Richard) Hassiepen of Greensburg; and eighteen great 
grandchildren. Cash and Chandler Moore, Sylvie and Shea Brand, Zachary, 
Danny, Amber and Nicole Cannady, Cooper Brack and Gracie Garand, Austin,
 Aubrey, and Annaleise Hoyt, Zoey, Lily and Ruby Schwindt, and Brock and
 Sayre Hassiepen.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur; and brother, Earl Brenner.

Graveside service will be Friday, September 25, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. 
at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne 
Baldyga officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas.

Social distancing is recommended. Masks are also recommended. Due to COVID-19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not 
feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or 
mail.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Hope 
Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, or the Rush County Historical 
Museum, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600881118932.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marie Elizabeth (Brenner) Brack was born September 8, 1927, on her 
family's farm in western Rush County, Kansas, to James Leo and Ina 
(Fitzgerald) Brenner. She attended country school Star District #30 for 
five years. Due to consolidation, she attended her remaining elementary 
years in McCracken, Kansas, and started high school there. As a result 
of gas and tire rationing during WWII she rode the school bus to 
Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, graduating in 1945. She 
continued her education at Central Business College in Denver, Colorado.
 Upon graduating, she returned to Rush County and obtained a bookkeeping
 job at the Humburg Store in La Crosse, Kansas.Marie and Wilbur R. Brack were married on December 15, 1947 and 
preceded to move to rural Timken, Kansas, in eastern Rush County in 
August 1948. While there, James Lee, John Frederick and Janice Marie 
were born. In August of 1957 the family moved to Marie's family 
homestead near McCracken. Jay Dean was born there in January 1966. After
 58 1/2 years of marriage, Wilbur passed in June of 2006 and Marie moved
 to a&nbsp;home in La Crosse in August of that year.Marie was an avid gardener and loved nurturing her flowers. She also 
loved to play cards, and she played to win. She spent many years working
 at the Rush County Historical Museum in La Crosse after moving to town.
 She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, where 
she quilted weekly with friends and spent endless hours sewing in her 
home for the church and her family. Marie also assisted with Sunday 
school and Vacation Bible School. She served as secretary for the 
Women's group of Hope Lutheran Church, the Alexander Senior Group, 
Alexander Alumni Association, the Brookdale Extension Unit, and the La 
Crosse Senior Center. She served her community in various ways, 
including election boards.Marie is survived by her sister, Ruth Huffman, of Hutchinson, Kansas;
 children, James (Robbie) of Duncan Oklahoma, John (Shawn) of McCracken,
 Janice (John) Haney of Greensburg, Kansas, and Jay (Dawn) of 
Hutchinson; eight grandchildren, Penni Cannady, Tyler (Sarah) Brack, Taylor
 (Dustin) Moore, Dustin Brand, Shannon Brand all of Oklahoma, Holly 
(Glen) Hoyt of Wichita, Kansas, Ashley (Tyler) Schwindt of Otis, Kansas,
 and Jeanine (Richard) Hassiepen of Greensburg; and eighteen great 
grandchildren. Cash and Chandler Moore, Sylvie and Shea Brand, Zachary, 
Danny, Amber and Nicole Cannady, Cooper Brack and Gracie Garand, Austin,
 Aubrey, and Annaleise Hoyt, Zoey, Lily and Ruby Schwindt, and Brock and
 Sayre Hassiepen.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wilbur; and brother, Earl Brenner.Graveside service will be Friday, September 25, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. 
at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne 
Baldyga officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas.Social distancing is recommended. Masks are also recommended. Due to COVID-19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not 
feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or 
mail.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Hope 
Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, or the Rush County Historical 
Museum, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Marie Elizabeth (Brenner) Brack

James W. “Jim” Thurman, 95, died September 22, 2020, at Almost Home, 
Great Bend, where he had been a resident for more than 6 years. Jim was 
born May 30, 1925 in Larned, KS, the only child of Clair W. and Bess&nbsp; 
(Hawkins) Thurman. He was raised in Rozel, KS where his parents owned a 
hardware store.&nbsp; His uncle and aunt, Ray and Hannah Hawkins, also lived 
in Rozel and were an important influence throughout his life.&nbsp;

Jim graduated from Rozel High School in May, 1943.&nbsp; Upon graduation, 
he enlisted in the Army and served as a mechanic in California, Texas, 
New Jersey, Kentucky and in Arles, France. His military service was 
later celebrated when he participated in an Honor Flight to Washington 
DC.&nbsp; After discharge, Jim began college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College.

He married Darlene Nelson of Larned, KS on January 23, 1947 at the 
Nelson family farm west of Larned, while they both were attending 
college. He worked as a janitor in Picken Hall on campus and pitched for
 local town team baseball teams to help make money for their growing 
family. Jim graduated from Fort Hays in 1949 with a BS in Physical 
Education and Business Administration where he was president of his 
senior class. He was a high school teacher and coach and later 
bookkeeper and car salesman in Lyons, KS from 1949 to 1953.&nbsp; Jim and 
Darlene moved to Larned in early 1953 where he began work as a car 
salesman and bookkeeper for Barr Motor Company which later became Chance
 Motor Company.

In May 1958, Jim and his family moved to Great Bend where Jim changed
 careers and became an insurance salesman for Federated Insurance.&nbsp; He 
later joined Bruce Buehler Insurance Company which eventually became 
Thurman Morrison and Associates.&nbsp; He retired as an independent insurance
 agent in 2000, at age 75.

In 1963, Jim and Darlene bought a small cabin in Green Mountain 
Falls, CO.&nbsp; They loved their time in the mountains at the Sleepy Seven 
cabin, especially enjoying when Darlene’s sister and brother in law and 
their kids joined the Thurman family there.

Jim officiated both high school and collegiate football and 
basketball for 30 years, retiring in 1977.&nbsp; In 2001, he was inducted 
into the Kansas Collegiate Officials’ Hall of Fame. He served one term 
as president of the Kansas College Officials Association.

Jim became a licensed private pilot in the 1960’s and enjoyed flying 
for many years. He was known for flying low over the family home on 
Sheridan to let Darlene know (and probably the neighbors too!) that he’d
 be landing at the airport soon. His hobby in his later years was 
farming the Nelson and Thurman family land at Larned and Rozel with his 
son, Doug.&nbsp; Even after he couldn’t drive a tractor anymore, he loved 
nothing better than mowing the grass around the sheds and buildings.

Jim served the city of Great Bend as a councilman from 1982 to 1985 
and as mayor from 1985 to 1989.&nbsp; During that time, Great Bend became a 
Sister City of Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.&nbsp; Jim and Darlene were 
able to visit the German sister city when he was mayor.

Jim, Darlene and their family were charter members of Trinity United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Lions Club and VFW, all 
of Great Bend.

Survivors include 5 children, Pamala Larsen (Tom Thompson) of 
Loveland, Colorado, Craig (Mary) Thurman of Overland Park, Kansas, 
Douglas (Judy) Thurman of Hays, Kansas, Denise Parker (Dan Pfannenstiel)
 of Dodge City, Kansas, and Marisa (Kevin) Struckhoff of Windsor, 
Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren plus 2 on the way; a 
sister-in-law, Gwyneth Frack, of Garden City, Kansas; 3 nieces and 1 
nephew.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; his parents; his
 son-in-law, Randy Larsen; and great granddaughter, Finley Grace Taylor.

Visitation at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend will be held from 
Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020.&nbsp; Jim’s children will be 
present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and request that masks be worn.&nbsp; 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is having a private graveside 
service at the Great Bend Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Thompson presiding.
 Memorial donations can be made to Almost Home, Inc. or Trinity United 
Methodist Church, both of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
Great Bend.

Our family extends our sincere thanks to Leilani Schenkel and the 
staff of Almost Home for their diligent and loving care of Jim during 
these past several years.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600881057461.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>James W. “Jim” Thurman, 95, died September 22, 2020, at Almost Home, 
Great Bend, where he had been a resident for more than 6 years. Jim was 
born May 30, 1925 in Larned, KS, the only child of Clair W. and Bess&nbsp; 
(Hawkins) Thurman. He was raised in Rozel, KS where his parents owned a 
hardware store.&nbsp; His uncle and aunt, Ray and Hannah Hawkins, also lived 
in Rozel and were an important influence throughout his life.&nbsp;Jim graduated from Rozel High School in May, 1943.&nbsp; Upon graduation, 
he enlisted in the Army and served as a mechanic in California, Texas, 
New Jersey, Kentucky and in Arles, France. His military service was 
later celebrated when he participated in an Honor Flight to Washington 
DC.&nbsp; After discharge, Jim began college at Fort Hays Kansas State 
College.He married Darlene Nelson of Larned, KS on January 23, 1947 at the 
Nelson family farm west of Larned, while they both were attending 
college. He worked as a janitor in Picken Hall on campus and pitched for
 local town team baseball teams to help make money for their growing 
family. Jim graduated from Fort Hays in 1949 with a BS in Physical 
Education and Business Administration where he was president of his 
senior class. He was a high school teacher and coach and later 
bookkeeper and car salesman in Lyons, KS from 1949 to 1953.&nbsp; Jim and 
Darlene moved to Larned in early 1953 where he began work as a car 
salesman and bookkeeper for Barr Motor Company which later became Chance
 Motor Company.In May 1958, Jim and his family moved to Great Bend where Jim changed
 careers and became an insurance salesman for Federated Insurance.&nbsp; He 
later joined Bruce Buehler Insurance Company which eventually became 
Thurman Morrison and Associates.&nbsp; He retired as an independent insurance
 agent in 2000, at age 75.In 1963, Jim and Darlene bought a small cabin in Green Mountain 
Falls, CO.&nbsp; They loved their time in the mountains at the Sleepy Seven 
cabin, especially enjoying when Darlene’s sister and brother in law and 
their kids joined the Thurman family there.Jim officiated both high school and collegiate football and 
basketball for 30 years, retiring in 1977.&nbsp; In 2001, he was inducted 
into the Kansas Collegiate Officials’ Hall of Fame. He served one term 
as president of the Kansas College Officials Association.Jim became a licensed private pilot in the 1960’s and enjoyed flying 
for many years. He was known for flying low over the family home on 
Sheridan to let Darlene know (and probably the neighbors too!) that he’d
 be landing at the airport soon. His hobby in his later years was 
farming the Nelson and Thurman family land at Larned and Rozel with his 
son, Doug.&nbsp; Even after he couldn’t drive a tractor anymore, he loved 
nothing better than mowing the grass around the sheds and buildings.Jim served the city of Great Bend as a councilman from 1982 to 1985 
and as mayor from 1985 to 1989.&nbsp; During that time, Great Bend became a 
Sister City of Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany.&nbsp; Jim and Darlene were 
able to visit the German sister city when he was mayor.Jim, Darlene and their family were charter members of Trinity United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Lions Club and VFW, all 
of Great Bend.Survivors include 5 children, Pamala Larsen (Tom Thompson) of 
Loveland, Colorado, Craig (Mary) Thurman of Overland Park, Kansas, 
Douglas (Judy) Thurman of Hays, Kansas, Denise Parker (Dan Pfannenstiel)
 of Dodge City, Kansas, and Marisa (Kevin) Struckhoff of Windsor, 
Colorado; 15 grandchildren; 32 great grandchildren plus 2 on the way; a 
sister-in-law, Gwyneth Frack, of Garden City, Kansas; 3 nieces and 1 
nephew.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene; his parents; his
 son-in-law, Randy Larsen; and great granddaughter, Finley Grace Taylor.Visitation at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend will be held from 
Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2020.&nbsp; Jim’s children will be 
present from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and request that masks be worn.&nbsp; 
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is having a private graveside 
service at the Great Bend Cemetery with the Rev. Tom Thompson presiding.
 Memorial donations can be made to Almost Home, Inc. or Trinity United 
Methodist Church, both of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
Great Bend.Our family extends our sincere thanks to Leilani Schenkel and the 
staff of Almost Home for their diligent and loving care of Jim during 
these past several years.

James W. 'Jim' Thurman

Norman J. Ruder, age 85, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1935, in Zurich, Kansas, to Alfred R. and Agnes (Dinges) Ruder. On June 29, 1953, Norman married Susie Weigel at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage. Susie preceded him in death on September 21, 2018.

Norman graduated from St Joseph Military Academy, Hays in 1952.  He started his oilfield career of 38 years working for Tret-O-Lite, Halliburton, and in 1959 started Service Acid, Inc. After retirement, Norman and Susie spent 25 years between their homes in Hays and Rio Verde, AZ. In Hays, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, on the Advisory Board of Directors of Bank IV, member of KIOGA, Ahearn member of Kansas State University, supporter of Fort Hays State University Athletics, and on the Board of Directors of Good Samaritan, Hays.

In Rio Verde, he was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Mission and choir. He was a Stephen Minister and took great pride in helping others. He was an active member of the Grand Canyon State Woodcarvers, Inc., Rio Verde Woodcarvers Club, and the Fountain Hills Community Chorus. He and Susie supported and volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed volunteering at Andre House of Arizona. 

His marriage to his wife, Susie, was a joy to behold by all who witnessed their love for one another. He was very devoted to family and faith. He was a great dad and very proud grandpa. Norman took great joy in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending their sporting and personal achievement events. His favorite activities included fishing, hunting, camping, boating, traveling, choir, and woodcarving. He was an avid golfer at Smoky Hill Country Club, Rio Verde Country Club and Kissing Camels Country Club.  

He is survived by a son, Douglas Ruder and Terry Derr of Hays; two daughters, Linda Ruder and her husband Bruce Burkholder of Hays, Kathy Taylor and her husband Roger Taylor of Rio Vede, AZ; five grandchildren, Blythe Brown and her husband Mike of Victoria, KS, Breanne Nelson of Merriam, KS, Jamie Cornelsen and her husband Ryan of Gardner, KS, Ryan Taylor of Austin, TX, Kelsee Gordon and her husband Mike of Scottsdale, AZ, as well as nine great-grandchildren. Norman also leaves behind a loving extended family that includes many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.

Norman was preceded in death by his parents, a son, N.J. Ruder Jr. and a brother, Maurice Ruder.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 28, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Monday visitation will be at St. Joseph Church 10:30 AM until service time.

Due to the corona virus if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook. Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested at the visitation and at the funeral service.

Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian High School, St. Joseph Church or Hospice at HaysMed.

Condolences may be left on Norman's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600880899195.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Norman J. Ruder, age 85, of Hays, Kansas, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was born May 8, 1935, in Zurich, Kansas, to Alfred R. and Agnes (Dinges) Ruder. On June 29, 1953, Norman married Susie Weigel at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage. Susie preceded him in death on September 21, 2018.Norman graduated from St Joseph Military Academy, Hays in 1952. He started his oilfield career of 38 years working for Tret-O-Lite, Halliburton, and in 1959 started Service Acid, Inc. After retirement, Norman and Susie spent 25 years between their homes in Hays and Rio Verde, AZ. In Hays, he was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, on the Advisory Board of Directors of Bank IV, member of KIOGA, Ahearn member of Kansas State University, supporter of Fort Hays State University Athletics, and on the Board of Directors of Good Samaritan, Hays.In Rio Verde, he was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Mission and choir. He was a Stephen Minister and took great pride in helping others. He was an active member of the Grand Canyon State Woodcarvers, Inc., Rio Verde Woodcarvers Club, and the Fountain Hills Community Chorus. He and Susie supported and volunteered at Habitat for Humanity and enjoyed volunteering at Andre House of Arizona. His marriage to his wife, Susie, was a joy to behold by all who witnessed their love for one another. He was very devoted to family and faith. He was a great dad and very proud grandpa. Norman took great joy in his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending their sporting and personal achievement events. His favorite activities included fishing, hunting, camping, boating, traveling, choir, and woodcarving. He was an avid golfer at Smoky Hill Country Club, Rio Verde Country Club and Kissing Camels Country Club. He is survived by a son, Douglas Ruder and Terry Derr of Hays; two daughters, Linda Ruder and her husband Bruce Burkholder of Hays, Kathy Taylor and her husband Roger Taylor of Rio Vede, AZ; five grandchildren, Blythe Brown and her husband Mike of Victoria, KS, Breanne Nelson of Merriam, KS, Jamie Cornelsen and her husband Ryan of Gardner, KS, Ryan Taylor of Austin, TX, Kelsee Gordon and her husband Mike of Scottsdale, AZ, as well as nine great-grandchildren. Norman also leaves behind a loving extended family that includes many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.Norman was preceded in death by his parents, a son, N.J. Ruder Jr. and a brother, Maurice Ruder.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, September 28, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.Visitation will be Sunday 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Monday visitation will be at St. Joseph Church 10:30 AM until service time.Due to the corona virus if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook. Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested at the visitation and at the funeral service.Memorial contributions are suggested to TMP-Marian High School, St. Joseph Church or Hospice at HaysMed.Condolences may be left on Norman's tribute page at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Norman J. Ruder

Barbara Kay (VonFeldt) Kisner, age 74, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; She was born September 22, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to William B. and Clara (Windholz) VonFeldt. &nbsp; She married Jon F. Kisner on September 4, 1970, in Victoria, Kansas, and have now celebrated 50 years of marriage.

She was a homemaker, a price coordinator at Foods Bonanza for 12 years until they closed, cooked at TMP-Marian High School, and worked at the HMC Cancer Center.

She grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and was a 1963 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; While living in Victoria, she was the children’s choir director at St. Fidelis Catholic Church for many years.&nbsp; Barbara and Jon lived to Hays since 1985 then moved to Texas for four years and again back to Hays in 2016. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas, and St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; Singing was an important part of Barbara’s life.&nbsp; She, along with Jon, sang for all occasions in Victoria for many years.&nbsp; Barbara enjoyed cooking and entertaining in her home, and had a special touch for decorating for all the holidays.

Survivors include her husband, Jon F. Kisner, of the home; one son, Curtis Kisner and wife, Michelle, Keller, TX; two daughters, Tonya Kisner, Leavenworth, KS; Simone Anderson and husband, Christian, Keller, TX; three granddaughters, Aubrianna Kisner, Cadence Anderson, Carmyn Anderson; one sister-in-law, Janell Newton and husband, Gary, Wichita, KS; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Karlin, Hays, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas and inurnment will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 9:45 A.M. Saturday, at the church. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600788286272.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Kay (VonFeldt) Kisner, age 74, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; She was born September 22, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to William B. and Clara (Windholz) VonFeldt. &nbsp; She married Jon F. Kisner on September 4, 1970, in Victoria, Kansas, and have now celebrated 50 years of marriage.She was a homemaker, a price coordinator at Foods Bonanza for 12 years until they closed, cooked at TMP-Marian High School, and worked at the HMC Cancer Center.She grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and was a 1963 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; While living in Victoria, she was the children’s choir director at St. Fidelis Catholic Church for many years.&nbsp; Barbara and Jon lived to Hays since 1985 then moved to Texas for four years and again back to Hays in 2016. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas, and St. Fidelis Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; Singing was an important part of Barbara’s life.&nbsp; She, along with Jon, sang for all occasions in Victoria for many years.&nbsp; Barbara enjoyed cooking and entertaining in her home, and had a special touch for decorating for all the holidays.Survivors include her husband, Jon F. Kisner, of the home; one son, Curtis Kisner and wife, Michelle, Keller, TX; two daughters, Tonya Kisner, Leavenworth, KS; Simone Anderson and husband, Christian, Keller, TX; three granddaughters, Aubrianna Kisner, Cadence Anderson, Carmyn Anderson; one sister-in-law, Janell Newton and husband, Gary, Wichita, KS; and one brother-in-law, Jerry Karlin, Hays, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 3, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas and inurnment will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 9:45 A.M. Saturday, at the church. &nbsp; &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks is suggested at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp; &nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Barbara Kay (VonFeldt) Kisner

Ann Louise Gatterman, 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home in Larned.&nbsp;

She was born February 23, 1955, in Larned; the daughter of Stanley and Geraldine (Hogan) Young.

She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1973, and Hutchinson Junior
 College in 1975, where she was a member and Captain of the Dragon Dolls
 dance team.&nbsp; In 1977, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home 
Economics and Education from Kansas State University.&nbsp; She later 
obtained a Masters of Science degree from Friends University.

Ann married Bruce Gatterman on August 5, 1978, in Kinsley, and they 
resided in Larned their entire married life.&nbsp; She was a longstanding 
member of her bridge club and Larned Ladies Golf.&nbsp; Ann was a volunteer 
for the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, and a founding 
member of the “Friday Night Fright Club”.&nbsp; She was a proud member of the
 Bronze National Leadership Circle of the Kansas State University Ahearn
 Fund.

Ann taught in the Fort Larned school district for 37 years, retiring 
in 2015, but continued to substitute teach up to the time of her death.&nbsp;
 She treasured her years spent in teaching and enjoyed watching former 
students progress through life.

She is survived by her husband; daughter, Lindsay (Mitch) Walter, 
Wichita; son, Anthony “Tony” (Misha) Gatterman, Denver; 4 grandsons, 
Cal, Davis, and Archie Walter, and Beau Gatterman; sister, Susan Young, 
Bonner Springs; her “second mother” Norma Gatterman, Larned; nieces, 
Tessa (Eric) Schwarz, Melissa Bennett (Jon), Christina Gatterman, and a 
nephew Travis Young.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, and a Brother, Larry Young.

Her best times were with her husband, family and friends, going to 
events of her children and grandchildren, cooking, KSU football and 
basketball games, walking her 4-legged friend Sunny, and refereeing 
backyard squirrel hunting.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Larned United Methodist 
Church with Pastor Bill Stapleton and Pastor Tricia North presiding.&nbsp; 
Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith 
Mortuary with family present from 5:30-7:30 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow 
the service and a private family inurnment will be at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the 
Larned United Methodist Church, Pawnee County Humane Society or Pawnee 
Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Ann Louise Gatterman, 65, passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 21, 2020, at her home in Larned.&nbsp;She was born February 23, 1955, in Larned; the daughter of Stanley and Geraldine (Hogan) Young.She graduated from Kinsley High School in 1973, and Hutchinson Junior
 College in 1975, where she was a member and Captain of the Dragon Dolls
 dance team.&nbsp; In 1977, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home 
Economics and Education from Kansas State University.&nbsp; She later 
obtained a Masters of Science degree from Friends University.Ann married Bruce Gatterman on August 5, 1978, in Kinsley, and they 
resided in Larned their entire married life.&nbsp; She was a longstanding 
member of her bridge club and Larned Ladies Golf.&nbsp; Ann was a volunteer 
for the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, and a founding 
member of the “Friday Night Fright Club”.&nbsp; She was a proud member of the
 Bronze National Leadership Circle of the Kansas State University Ahearn
 Fund.Ann taught in the Fort Larned school district for 37 years, retiring 
in 2015, but continued to substitute teach up to the time of her death.&nbsp;
 She treasured her years spent in teaching and enjoyed watching former 
students progress through life.She is survived by her husband; daughter, Lindsay (Mitch) Walter, 
Wichita; son, Anthony “Tony” (Misha) Gatterman, Denver; 4 grandsons, 
Cal, Davis, and Archie Walter, and Beau Gatterman; sister, Susan Young, 
Bonner Springs; her “second mother” Norma Gatterman, Larned; nieces, 
Tessa (Eric) Schwarz, Melissa Bennett (Jon), Christina Gatterman, and a 
nephew Travis Young.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, and a Brother, Larry Young.Her best times were with her husband, family and friends, going to 
events of her children and grandchildren, cooking, KSU football and 
basketball games, walking her 4-legged friend Sunny, and refereeing 
backyard squirrel hunting.Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at Larned United Methodist 
Church with Pastor Bill Stapleton and Pastor Tricia North presiding.&nbsp; 
Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith 
Mortuary with family present from 5:30-7:30 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow 
the service and a private family inurnment will be at a later date.In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the 
Larned United Methodist Church, Pawnee County Humane Society or Pawnee 
Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, 
P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Ann Louise Gatterman

Benjamin “Ben” William Deiser, 62, passed away 
Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Hays, KS. He was born December 24, 1957 
in Hays to William “Bill” Raymond Deiser, Jr. and Ruby Darlene (Ummel) 
Deiser.&nbsp;

Ben was a longtime resident of Ellsworth, KS where he 
worked primarily in manufacturing. He married Darla Ann Novotny on March
 3, 1979. He is survived by his daughter, Mandy Deiser of Pryor, OK; 
son, Benjamin “Butch” Deiser II of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Anthony, 
Ke’Andre, Gavin, Peyton, and Jaxon Miller, Dennis “Bubba” and Carter 
Deiser, Grace Betts, and Haley Pfiefer; mother, Ruby Deiser of 
Ellsworth; sisters, Darlene Deiser and Susie Stone both of Ellsworth; 
brothers, Raymond Deiser (Debbie) of Salina, KS and Tim Deiser (Ginny) 
of Hutchinson, KS; step-mom, Shirley Deiser; step-brothers, Scott, Alan,
 and Darrell Ploutz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by his father, Bill Deiser.&nbsp;

Graveside memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions can be made to Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

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 </figure>Benjamin “Ben” William Deiser, 62, passed away 
Thursday, September 17, 2020 in Hays, KS. He was born December 24, 1957 
in Hays to William “Bill” Raymond Deiser, Jr. and Ruby Darlene (Ummel) 
Deiser.&nbsp;Ben was a longtime resident of Ellsworth, KS where he 
worked primarily in manufacturing. He married Darla Ann Novotny on March
 3, 1979. He is survived by his daughter, Mandy Deiser of Pryor, OK; 
son, Benjamin “Butch” Deiser II of Ellsworth; grandchildren, Anthony, 
Ke’Andre, Gavin, Peyton, and Jaxon Miller, Dennis “Bubba” and Carter 
Deiser, Grace Betts, and Haley Pfiefer; mother, Ruby Deiser of 
Ellsworth; sisters, Darlene Deiser and Susie Stone both of Ellsworth; 
brothers, Raymond Deiser (Debbie) of Salina, KS and Tim Deiser (Ginny) 
of Hutchinson, KS; step-mom, Shirley Deiser; step-brothers, Scott, Alan,
 and Darrell Ploutz; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in 
death by his father, Bill Deiser.&nbsp;Graveside memorial service: 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Ellsworth Memorial Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made to Parsons Funeral Home, PO Box 45, Ellsworth, KS 67439.

Benjamin 'Ben' William Deiser

Kenneth Dean McDaniel, 82, of Colby, formerly of Brewster, died Sunday, 
September 20, 2020, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born
 April 18, 1938, in Goodland, KS, to Ralph and Evangeline (Coffee) 
McDaniel. Kenneth graduated from Brewster High School in 1957. On June 
15, 1957, at Pleasant Home Church, Brewster, KS, he married Colleen 
Joyce McDaniel. Kenneth was a lifelong farmer and was proud to work the 
family farm. He also raised cattle and pigs. Kenneth drove to Washington
 D.C in the Tractorcade. He was president of Pro Ag Inc., the first 
custom farming group in Northwest Kansas. Kenneth was part of a 
basketball league after high school. He was also a member of the 
Goodland Gun Club and the Goodland Elks Lodge. 


He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Ariel Andrist.


Kenneth is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Colby; children, Carla Sharp,
 Colby, Mike (Marie) McDaniel, Hoxie, Doug (Calli) McDaniel, Goodland 
and Leslie Weber, Seattle WA; grandchildren, Desiree Sharp, Jordan 
(Kendra) Sharp, Ellee McDaniel, Ethan McDaniel, Shanda (Trey) Barnett 
and Brandon Leth and great grandchildren, Shade and Lev Sharp and Lilly 
and Augustus Barnett.


A memorial service will take place to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 
2020 at Celebration Community Church, Colby. Memorials are suggested to 
Celebration Community Church or the Goodland Gun Club and can be sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Kenneth Dean McDaniel, 82, of Colby, formerly of Brewster, died Sunday, 
September 20, 2020, at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born
 April 18, 1938, in Goodland, KS, to Ralph and Evangeline (Coffee) 
McDaniel. Kenneth graduated from Brewster High School in 1957. On June 
15, 1957, at Pleasant Home Church, Brewster, KS, he married Colleen 
Joyce McDaniel. Kenneth was a lifelong farmer and was proud to work the 
family farm. He also raised cattle and pigs. Kenneth drove to Washington
 D.C in the Tractorcade. He was president of Pro Ag Inc., the first 
custom farming group in Northwest Kansas. Kenneth was part of a 
basketball league after high school. He was also a member of the 
Goodland Gun Club and the Goodland Elks Lodge. 
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Ariel Andrist.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Colby; children, Carla Sharp,
 Colby, Mike (Marie) McDaniel, Hoxie, Doug (Calli) McDaniel, Goodland 
and Leslie Weber, Seattle WA; grandchildren, Desiree Sharp, Jordan 
(Kendra) Sharp, Ellee McDaniel, Ethan McDaniel, Shanda (Trey) Barnett 
and Brandon Leth and great grandchildren, Shade and Lev Sharp and Lilly 
and Augustus Barnett.
A memorial service will take place to 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 
2020 at Celebration Community Church, Colby. Memorials are suggested to 
Celebration Community Church or the Goodland Gun Club and can be sent in
 care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Kenneth Dean McDaniel

Diane Lynn Mowry, age 57, of Nickerson, Kansas passed away September 
18, 2020 at her home in Nickerson.&nbsp; She was born November 21, 1962 in 
Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp; The Daughter of James and Bernadine (Griess) 
Bateman.

Diane grew up in Burlington where she worked during the summer on the
 farm of Gene Davis.&nbsp; At age 15 Diane and her family moved to Goodland.&nbsp;
 Being the selfless caregiver that she was she left school after her 
sophomore year to care for her father.&nbsp; She went back to finish high 
school and received her GED in 1981.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State 
University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in 1996
 and went on to receive her Masters Degree in Counseling from Fort Hays 
State University in 1999.&nbsp; She worked at the Norton Prison as a Staff 
Professional Counselor.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a Dedicated member of Christ Bible 
Church in Nickerson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She Married the love of her life, Kenneth M. Mowery on November 3, 1984.&nbsp;&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 1, 2000.

Survivors &nbsp;include: sons, Kenny (Michelle) Mowery, Ross Mowery, 
Scott( Abby) Mowery; grandsons, Vincent and Elias Mowery; brothers, 
Ricky Colby and Tom Colby; sisters,&nbsp; Barb Fromholtz, Linda Feldt and 
Tina Johnson; aunt’s, Judy Bateman, Retta Hare; uncle, Dale Bateman; her
 best friend of over 40 years, Don Wilken; and many other family members
 and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was preceded in Death by her parents; husband; uncle, John Bateman; aunt, Ruby Phiefer; and sister, Marlene&nbsp;&nbsp;Colby.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be Monday, September 28, 2020 at 1:00 
p.m.&nbsp;at the Christ Bible Church, 6 North Cheney Street, Nickerson, 
Kansas. &nbsp;Private&nbsp;inurnment in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be designated&nbsp;to Diane Mowry 
Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; Online 
condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Diane Lynn Mowry, age 57, of Nickerson, Kansas passed away September 
18, 2020 at her home in Nickerson.&nbsp; She was born November 21, 1962 in 
Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp; The Daughter of James and Bernadine (Griess) 
Bateman.Diane grew up in Burlington where she worked during the summer on the
 farm of Gene Davis.&nbsp; At age 15 Diane and her family moved to Goodland.&nbsp;
 Being the selfless caregiver that she was she left school after her 
sophomore year to care for her father.&nbsp; She went back to finish high 
school and received her GED in 1981.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State 
University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in 1996
 and went on to receive her Masters Degree in Counseling from Fort Hays 
State University in 1999.&nbsp; She worked at the Norton Prison as a Staff 
Professional Counselor.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a Dedicated member of Christ Bible 
Church in Nickerson.&nbsp;&nbsp;She Married the love of her life, Kenneth M. Mowery on November 3, 1984.&nbsp;&nbsp; He preceded her in death on April 1, 2000.Survivors &nbsp;include: sons, Kenny (Michelle) Mowery, Ross Mowery, 
Scott( Abby) Mowery; grandsons, Vincent and Elias Mowery; brothers, 
Ricky Colby and Tom Colby; sisters,&nbsp; Barb Fromholtz, Linda Feldt and 
Tina Johnson; aunt’s, Judy Bateman, Retta Hare; uncle, Dale Bateman; her
 best friend of over 40 years, Don Wilken; and many other family members
 and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in Death by her parents; husband; uncle, John Bateman; aunt, Ruby Phiefer; and sister, Marlene&nbsp;&nbsp;Colby.&nbsp;&nbsp;A celebration of life will be Monday, September 28, 2020 at 1:00 
p.m.&nbsp;at the Christ Bible Church, 6 North Cheney Street, Nickerson, 
Kansas. &nbsp;Private&nbsp;inurnment in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;In Lieu of flowers memorials may be designated&nbsp;to Diane Mowry 
Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; Online 
condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Diane Lynn Mowry

Carol&nbsp;Haberman, age 66, of Hays, Kansas
 passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born 
January 19, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Robert Gene and&nbsp;Vada 
Marie (Erickson) McDonald, and grew up&nbsp;in Logan, where she attended 
school graduating in 1972.&nbsp; Carol married Douglas Scott&nbsp;Haberman&nbsp;on 
August 28, 1990 in Hays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;recently celebrated their 30th wedding 
anniversarytogether.

Carol enjoyed camping, traveling, and 
was an avid reader.&nbsp;Carol was a true “people person”, delighting in 
spending time with family and literally dozens of friends. She had an 
ability of making everyone feel welcome;&nbsp;a truly natural gift of 
hospitality.&nbsp;Her nieces and nephews&nbsp;treasure&nbsp;timespent with Aunt Carol. 
She found a special place in every heart&nbsp;that crossed her path.&nbsp;Her warm
 smile and gentle spirit endeared her to all.&nbsp;

Carol&nbsp;was&nbsp;an&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;supporter of the United Way,&nbsp;and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)&nbsp;for children.

Survivors include her husband, Douglas 
of Hays; two brothers:&nbsp; Linn (Pam) McDonald of&nbsp;Logan, Jim McDonald of 
Logan; one sister:&nbsp; Mary (Ron) Dole of Hill City, together with numerous
 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents,sister in
 law Crystal McDonald, one niece and one nephew.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, 
September&nbsp;26, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the First&nbsp;Christian Church, 204&nbsp;North 
DouglasStreet, Logan, Kansas 67646.&nbsp; Memorial Visitation will be Friday,
 September 25, 2020 from 6 PM to&nbsp;8 PM at 102 Church Street at the Logan 
Funeral&nbsp;Home.

Memorials suggested&nbsp;can be made&nbsp;to CASA via:&nbsp;https://nationalcasagal.org/and/or United Way of the Plains.

Services in care of 
Brock's-Keithley&nbsp;Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Street,&nbsp;Hays, 
Kansas&nbsp;67601, and&nbsp;Oliff-Boeve&nbsp;at&nbsp;Logan Funeral Home,&nbsp;102 Church 
Street,&nbsp;Logan, KS 67646.

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 </figure>Carol&nbsp;Haberman, age 66, of Hays, Kansas
 passed away Monday, September 21, 2020 at her home. She was born 
January 19, 1954 in Lake Charles, Louisiana to Robert Gene and&nbsp;Vada 
Marie (Erickson) McDonald, and grew up&nbsp;in Logan, where she attended 
school graduating in 1972.&nbsp; Carol married Douglas Scott&nbsp;Haberman&nbsp;on 
August 28, 1990 in Hays,&nbsp;and&nbsp;recently celebrated their 30th wedding 
anniversarytogether.Carol enjoyed camping, traveling, and 
was an avid reader.&nbsp;Carol was a true “people person”, delighting in 
spending time with family and literally dozens of friends. She had an 
ability of making everyone feel welcome;&nbsp;a truly natural gift of 
hospitality.&nbsp;Her nieces and nephews&nbsp;treasure&nbsp;timespent with Aunt Carol. 
She found a special place in every heart&nbsp;that crossed her path.&nbsp;Her warm
 smile and gentle spirit endeared her to all.&nbsp;Carol&nbsp;was&nbsp;an&nbsp;dedicated&nbsp;supporter of the United Way,&nbsp;and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)&nbsp;for children.Survivors include her husband, Douglas 
of Hays; two brothers:&nbsp; Linn (Pam) McDonald of&nbsp;Logan, Jim McDonald of 
Logan; one sister:&nbsp; Mary (Ron) Dole of Hill City, together with numerous
 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents,sister in
 law Crystal McDonald, one niece and one nephew.Memorial Services will be Saturday, 
September&nbsp;26, 2020 at 10:30 AM at the First&nbsp;Christian Church, 204&nbsp;North 
DouglasStreet, Logan, Kansas 67646.&nbsp; Memorial Visitation will be Friday,
 September 25, 2020 from 6 PM to&nbsp;8 PM at 102 Church Street at the Logan 
Funeral&nbsp;Home.Memorials suggested&nbsp;can be made&nbsp;to CASA via:&nbsp;https://nationalcasagal.org/and/or United Way of the Plains.Services in care of 
Brock's-Keithley&nbsp;Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Street,&nbsp;Hays, 
Kansas&nbsp;67601, and&nbsp;Oliff-Boeve&nbsp;at&nbsp;Logan Funeral Home,&nbsp;102 Church 
Street,&nbsp;Logan, KS 67646.

Carol Haberman

Doris Irene Slavik, daughter of William and Lavoe (Morgan) Trump, was 
born July 15, 1928.  She was born at her parents' home three and a half 
miles northeast of Kensington, Kansas.  She passed away Saturday, 
September 12, 2020, at Sun Porch of Smith County at the age of 92.


She had no memory of her mother as Lavoe departed this life after a 
brief illness when Doris was only 14 months old.  She was lovingly 
raised by her aunt and uncle, Helen (Trump) and George Davis who lived 
two miles southeast of Kensington.  Her father was also very involved 
with her care and was a major part of her life.  Doris also kept in 
close contact with her grandparents, Michael and Margaret Trump of 
Kensington and Tom and Mabel Morgan of Littleton, Colorado.


Doris received her education in the rural school and high school of Kensington.  She was a member of the Methodist Church.


She married Elvyn Slavik on July 5, 1946.  They farmed for a short 
time near Kirwin, Kansas, and were blessed with a daughter, Elaine, in 
1948.  The family moved to Diagonal, Iowa, for a period of time before 
returning to Kansas where they farmed with Doris's father.


Throughout her lifetime Doris was a homemaker and a caregiver.  She 
enjoyed cooking and was always trying new recipes.  For many years she 
was co-chairman of one of the circle groups at the United Church of 
Kensington that prepared and served meals for the community.


She enjoyed fishing, knitting, playing cards and board games, and 
watching television.  Doris and Elvyn went to many dances, and playing 
croquet was a favorite activity for the family.  She and Elvyn belonged 
to a pinochle card club for couples, and Doris was also a member of a 
ladies' card club.  In addition, she spent many afternoons at the 
Kensington Senior Center playing cards with her friends.


Doris so enjoyed her grandchildren, Bryan Jon and Alana Michelle.  
She and Elvyn made many trips to Marysville, Kansas so they could attend
 basketball games, dance recitals, musicals, and graduations as they 
were always very supportive of their grandchildren and loved being there
 to attend their events and were always proud of their achievements.


She will be remembered for being spunky and spirited, generous to 
her family, honest, and having integrity.  Her family will always think 
of her as the “caregiver” as she was still taking care of Elvyn when he 
was 99 years old as they both still lived at home.  Doris will be missed
 by her family and friends.


Doris is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Larry) Pfeifer, two 
grandchildren, Bryan Pfeifer and Alana (Jeremy) Fries, and other 
relatives and friends.


Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Lavoe Trump, 
her aunt and uncle, Helen and George Davis, her cousin, Ray Davis, and 
her husband, Elvyn Slavik.


When the family would leave or when saying good-bye on the phone, 
she would always say, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around 
the neck.”  Those words will be missed beyond measure.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Doris--Irene-Slavik?obId=18314296#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Doris Irene Slavik, daughter of William and Lavoe (Morgan) Trump, was 
born July 15, 1928. She was born at her parents' home three and a half 
miles northeast of Kensington, Kansas. She passed away Saturday, 
September 12, 2020, at Sun Porch of Smith County at the age of 92.
She had no memory of her mother as Lavoe departed this life after a 
brief illness when Doris was only 14 months old. She was lovingly 
raised by her aunt and uncle, Helen (Trump) and George Davis who lived 
two miles southeast of Kensington. Her father was also very involved 
with her care and was a major part of her life. Doris also kept in 
close contact with her grandparents, Michael and Margaret Trump of 
Kensington and Tom and Mabel Morgan of Littleton, Colorado.
Doris received her education in the rural school and high school of Kensington. She was a member of the Methodist Church.
She married Elvyn Slavik on July 5, 1946. They farmed for a short 
time near Kirwin, Kansas, and were blessed with a daughter, Elaine, in 
1948. The family moved to Diagonal, Iowa, for a period of time before 
returning to Kansas where they farmed with Doris's father.
Throughout her lifetime Doris was a homemaker and a caregiver. She 
enjoyed cooking and was always trying new recipes. For many years she 
was co-chairman of one of the circle groups at the United Church of 
Kensington that prepared and served meals for the community.
She enjoyed fishing, knitting, playing cards and board games, and 
watching television. Doris and Elvyn went to many dances, and playing 
croquet was a favorite activity for the family. She and Elvyn belonged 
to a pinochle card club for couples, and Doris was also a member of a 
ladies' card club. In addition, she spent many afternoons at the 
Kensington Senior Center playing cards with her friends.
Doris so enjoyed her grandchildren, Bryan Jon and Alana Michelle. 
She and Elvyn made many trips to Marysville, Kansas so they could attend
 basketball games, dance recitals, musicals, and graduations as they 
were always very supportive of their grandchildren and loved being there
 to attend their events and were always proud of their achievements.
She will be remembered for being spunky and spirited, generous to 
her family, honest, and having integrity. Her family will always think 
of her as the “caregiver” as she was still taking care of Elvyn when he 
was 99 years old as they both still lived at home. Doris will be missed
 by her family and friends.
Doris is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Larry) Pfeifer, two 
grandchildren, Bryan Pfeifer and Alana (Jeremy) Fries, and other 
relatives and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, William and Lavoe Trump, 
her aunt and uncle, Helen and George Davis, her cousin, Ray Davis, and 
her husband, Elvyn Slavik.
When the family would leave or when saying good-bye on the phone, 
she would always say, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around 
the neck.” Those words will be missed beyond measure.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Doris--Irene-Slavik?obId=18314296#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Doris Irene Slavik

Phillipsburg resident Phyllis Rogers Dillon passed away Sept. 20, 2020, at the Solomon Valley Nursing Home in Stockton, KS at the age of 83.&nbsp; She was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Talmage, KS, the daughter of James &amp; Leah (Parsons) Hosie.

Survivors include her son James Rogers of Aurora, CO; 3 daughters; Jacque Abell of Phillipsburg, KS, Denise Miller of Gardner, KS &amp; Renita May of Wellington, KS; her sister, Doris Schumann of Lawrence, KS; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating. A private burial will be held in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, KS.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;

&nbsp;The casket will be closed. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Assembly of God Church or the Phillipsburg Food Pantry.&nbsp;

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Phyllis Rogers Dillon passed away Sept. 20, 2020, at the Solomon Valley Nursing Home in Stockton, KS at the age of 83.&nbsp; She was born Feb. 6, 1937 in Talmage, KS, the daughter of James &amp; Leah (Parsons) Hosie.Survivors include her son James Rogers of Aurora, CO; 3 daughters; Jacque Abell of Phillipsburg, KS, Denise Miller of Gardner, KS &amp; Renita May of Wellington, KS; her sister, Doris Schumann of Lawrence, KS; 8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren &amp; 1 great great grandchild.Funeral services will be held Friday, Sept. 25 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating. A private burial will be held in the Prairie Lawn Cemetery, Wellington, KS.&nbsp; The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;The casket will be closed. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Assembly of God Church or the Phillipsburg Food Pantry.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Phyllis Rogers Dillon

David E. “Dave” Dunn, 67, Hays, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at HaysMed.

He was born April 7, 1953 in Pueblo, 
Colorado, the son of Wallace and Esther (Kisner) Dunn.&nbsp; When Dave was an
 infant his father died, and his mother then married George Benish who 
raised him as his son.&nbsp; Dave graduated from Thomas More Prep High School
 in 1971.&nbsp; He attended St. Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City 
where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in speech and drama.&nbsp; On December 
29, 1973 he was united in marriage to Joan Giebler at Immaculate Heart 
of Mary Catholic Church, and they celebrated nearly 47 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; He was a member of the Kansas National Guard, worked for the 
Hays Fire Department, and retired from the K-State Research and 
Extension Office where he was the computer technician for 42 counties.&nbsp; 
His memberships included Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, St. 
Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the Bishop 
Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly.&nbsp; He was active 
throughout the community serving as Cub Master for Pack 131, Patrol 
Leader for Troop 101, chairman of the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive for many
 years, member of the Hays Public Library Board, president of the Hays 
Public Library Foundation, and on the advisory board for Catholic 
Charities.&nbsp; He enjoyed dressing up as Sleepy the Clown for Special 
Olympics events, and had a passion for photography, which led to serving
 as a Kansas State Fair photography judge and hosting Photo Camp for the
 Extension Office.

Survivors include his wife Joan of the 
home, a son; Michael Dunn and wife Mary of Smithville, MO, a daughter; 
Laura Dunn and significant other Dustin Dechant of Hays, two brothers; 
Robert Dunn and wife Kwi Rye of Gunsan, South Korea and Donald Benish of
 Oferle, a sister-in-law; Deanna Benish of Kinsley, four grandchildren; 
Treighton Dunn, Molly Dunn, Marshall Dunn, and Damien Dechant, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Leonard and Leroy Benish. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
1:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Friday and from 12:00 noon until 12:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial
 Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service
 will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree 
Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church or to the 
Cancer Council of Ellis County.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dave may be
 shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>David E. “Dave” Dunn, 67, Hays, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at HaysMed.He was born April 7, 1953 in Pueblo, 
Colorado, the son of Wallace and Esther (Kisner) Dunn.&nbsp; When Dave was an
 infant his father died, and his mother then married George Benish who 
raised him as his son.&nbsp; Dave graduated from Thomas More Prep High School
 in 1971.&nbsp; He attended St. Mary’s of the Plains College in Dodge City 
where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in speech and drama.&nbsp; On December 
29, 1973 he was united in marriage to Joan Giebler at Immaculate Heart 
of Mary Catholic Church, and they celebrated nearly 47 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; He was a member of the Kansas National Guard, worked for the 
Hays Fire Department, and retired from the K-State Research and 
Extension Office where he was the computer technician for 42 counties.&nbsp; 
His memberships included Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, St. 
Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the Bishop 
Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly.&nbsp; He was active 
throughout the community serving as Cub Master for Pack 131, Patrol 
Leader for Troop 101, chairman of the K of C Tootsie Roll Drive for many
 years, member of the Hays Public Library Board, president of the Hays 
Public Library Foundation, and on the advisory board for Catholic 
Charities.&nbsp; He enjoyed dressing up as Sleepy the Clown for Special 
Olympics events, and had a passion for photography, which led to serving
 as a Kansas State Fair photography judge and hosting Photo Camp for the
 Extension Office.Survivors include his wife Joan of the 
home, a son; Michael Dunn and wife Mary of Smithville, MO, a daughter; 
Laura Dunn and significant other Dustin Dechant of Hays, two brothers; 
Robert Dunn and wife Kwi Rye of Gunsan, South Korea and Donald Benish of
 Oferle, a sister-in-law; Deanna Benish of Kinsley, four grandchildren; 
Treighton Dunn, Molly Dunn, Marshall Dunn, and Damien Dechant, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Leonard and Leroy Benish. &nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
1:00 pm on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on 
Friday and from 12:00 noon until 12:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial
 Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30, a vigil service
 will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree 
Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church or to the 
Cancer Council of Ellis County.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dave may be
 shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

David E. 'Dave' Dunn

Evelyn J. Kohl of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, in rural Ellis County.

Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Evelyn J. Kohl of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020, in rural Ellis County.Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Evelyn J. Kohl

Johnny Joe Leal, age 49, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.  He was born on February 12, 1971, in Karnes City, Texas, the son of Frank M. &amp; Maria Martinez Leal.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1995 moving from Karnes City, Texas, he worked for B&amp;H Paving in Scott City, Kansas.

Johnny was a real man with a heart of gold.  He loved his Texano music, spending time with family and friends, and loved to make people laugh and smile.  Johnny was very passionate and spending time with his grandchildren and was very close to his little sister Maria who he looked up to and was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys.

Survivors include his longtime companion - Laurie Hill of Scott City, Kansas, Five Children - Patricia Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Chaunna Hill of Orville, California, David Ruiz of Chico, California, Angel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Nathaniel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandchildren - Mya Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Alex Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Four Brothers - Frank M. &amp; Eva Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Billy M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Tony M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Jimmy Leal of San Angelo, Texas, Three Sisters - Olga &amp; Raul Rojas of San Angelo, Texas, Aurora &amp; Rene Reyna of Scott City, Kansas, Maria Leal &amp; Joe Zapata of Scott City, Kansas, and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding.

Burial will be in the Karnes County Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas.

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

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 </figure>Johnny Joe Leal, age 49, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born on February 12, 1971, in Karnes City, Texas, the son of Frank M. &amp; Maria Martinez Leal. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1995 moving from Karnes City, Texas, he worked for B&amp;H Paving in Scott City, Kansas.Johnny was a real man with a heart of gold. He loved his Texano music, spending time with family and friends, and loved to make people laugh and smile. Johnny was very passionate and spending time with his grandchildren and was very close to his little sister Maria who he looked up to and was a diehard fan of the Dallas Cowboys.Survivors include his longtime companion - Laurie Hill of Scott City, Kansas, Five Children - Patricia Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Chaunna Hill of Orville, California, David Ruiz of Chico, California, Angel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Nathaniel Derstine of Scott City, Kansas, Three Grandchildren - Mya Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Alex Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan Barbosa of Scott City, Kansas, Four Brothers - Frank M. &amp; Eva Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Billy M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Tony M. Leal of Karnes City, Texas, Jimmy Leal of San Angelo, Texas, Three Sisters - Olga &amp; Raul Rojas of San Angelo, Texas, Aurora &amp; Rene Reyna of Scott City, Kansas, Maria Leal &amp; Joe Zapata of Scott City, Kansas, and Numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding.Burial will be in the Karnes County Cemetery in Karnes City, Texas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Johnny Leal Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no visitation times.

Johnny Joe Leal

Donald Walter Vollertsen, 92, passed away peacefully at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on Sunday, September 20, 2020.  Don was born in Talmage, Nebraska, to Oscar and Ella Vollertsen on August 11, 1928.  Don was a loving husband, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Don was raised in Talmage, graduating from Talmage High School in 1946.  He was an avid and accomplished athlete.  He led his school team to two state titles and was selected to the Nebraska all-state 6-man football team.  Upon graduation, he attended University of Nebraska and was a 3-year letterman in track.  Don loved the University of Nebraska and never missed a husker football game as a football season ticket holder for 62 years.

During his years at NU, he met the love of his life, Willa Hill, who survives him.  They married on June 17, 1951, and celebrated 69 years of marriage last summer.  Their marriage was blessed with three sons, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Don served in the United States Navy Reserves for four years as a Hospital Apprentice, USNR-R from 1950-1954.  He earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska in 1951.  He began his pharmacy career at Horton, Kansas, and moved to Norton to work for Melvin Moffet in 1955.  He later purchased Moffet Drug in 1976, and Ward Drug in Oberlin, in 1980.  Don managed and operated both stores until he sold them to his sons, Steve and Kurt, in 1993.  Don put on the early morning coffee for many years for the "fountain crew" at Moffets while also filling millions of prescriptions for the community of Norton.

Don's all-time favorite activity was golf but also enjoyed hunting with his dog, Jessie.  As a business owner, he was a member of the Norton Chamber of Commerce and he raised his family as a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norton.

Don is survived by his wife, Willa, of their home in Norton; three sons and their wives, Steve and Randa Vollertsen, Norton; Kurt and Becky Vollertsen, Garden City, Kansas; Chris and Pat Vollertsen, Parker, Colorado; his grandchildren, Carly (Rohan) Woodley and daughters, Amara and Corynn, Chicago, Illinois; Leslie (Mike) Pfannenstiel, and sons, Dalton, Tucker and Bodie, Norton; Shelly (Trevor) Gaskill, and children, Anistyn, Garrett and Kinsley, Manhattan, Kansas; Grant (Wendy) Vollertsen, and children, Seve and Charly, Garden City; Haley (Bobby) Lewton, and son, Jackson, and sibling on the way, Garden City; and Ryan (Jaime) Vollertsen, and children, Nolan and Josie, Parker, Colorado; other relatives and friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marvin.

A private family service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Norton on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. and there will be live streaming of the service through the church.  Memorial visitation will be at the Enfield Funeral Home in Norton on Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. 

 Memorials have been established to the Norton County Health Department and the Andbe Home in Norton.

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 </figure>Donald Walter Vollertsen, 92, passed away peacefully at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Don was born in Talmage, Nebraska, to Oscar and Ella Vollertsen on August 11, 1928. Don was a loving husband, beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.Don was raised in Talmage, graduating from Talmage High School in 1946. He was an avid and accomplished athlete. He led his school team to two state titles and was selected to the Nebraska all-state 6-man football team. Upon graduation, he attended University of Nebraska and was a 3-year letterman in track. Don loved the University of Nebraska and never missed a husker football game as a football season ticket holder for 62 years.During his years at NU, he met the love of his life, Willa Hill, who survives him. They married on June 17, 1951, and celebrated 69 years of marriage last summer. Their marriage was blessed with three sons, six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.Don served in the United States Navy Reserves for four years as a Hospital Apprentice, USNR-R from 1950-1954. He earned his pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska in 1951. He began his pharmacy career at Horton, Kansas, and moved to Norton to work for Melvin Moffet in 1955. He later purchased Moffet Drug in 1976, and Ward Drug in Oberlin, in 1980. Don managed and operated both stores until he sold them to his sons, Steve and Kurt, in 1993. Don put on the early morning coffee for many years for the "fountain crew" at Moffets while also filling millions of prescriptions for the community of Norton.Don's all-time favorite activity was golf but also enjoyed hunting with his dog, Jessie. As a business owner, he was a member of the Norton Chamber of Commerce and he raised his family as a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norton.Don is survived by his wife, Willa, of their home in Norton; three sons and their wives, Steve and Randa Vollertsen, Norton; Kurt and Becky Vollertsen, Garden City, Kansas; Chris and Pat Vollertsen, Parker, Colorado; his grandchildren, Carly (Rohan) Woodley and daughters, Amara and Corynn, Chicago, Illinois; Leslie (Mike) Pfannenstiel, and sons, Dalton, Tucker and Bodie, Norton; Shelly (Trevor) Gaskill, and children, Anistyn, Garrett and Kinsley, Manhattan, Kansas; Grant (Wendy) Vollertsen, and children, Seve and Charly, Garden City; Haley (Bobby) Lewton, and son, Jackson, and sibling on the way, Garden City; and Ryan (Jaime) Vollertsen, and children, Nolan and Josie, Parker, Colorado; other relatives and friends.Don was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Marvin.A private family service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Norton on Friday, September 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. and there will be live streaming of the service through the church. Memorial visitation will be at the Enfield Funeral Home in Norton on Thursday, September 24, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been established to the Norton County Health Department and the Andbe Home in Norton.

Donald Walter Vollertsen

Robert J. Bergmann, 76, passed away September 19, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.

He was born July 1, 1944 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Joseph William
 and Rita Marie Knaup Bergmann.&nbsp; A longtime area resident since 1968, he
 was a business teacher for 34 years for USD 227 Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; He also 
was a school bus driver, Dodge City Community College outreach 
Coordinator and taught college classes as well.

He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, KNEA, Jetmore 
Country Club, Jetmore Volunteer Fire Department, owner and operator of 
Bob’s Golf and Repair, did maintenance for the Jetmore Housing 
Authority, was a former member of the Dinks Band and was inducted into 
the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.

Our Dad, never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He told people he had “runath of the
 mouth”, because he loved to visit.&nbsp; His family was his whole life, and 6
 grandchildren are his pride and joy.&nbsp; Our Mom, was his love, best 
friend and whole heart.&nbsp; He always talked of her beauty everyday.&nbsp; He 
will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

On January 21, 1967 he married Barbara Major in Beloit, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: son, Brad (Colleen) Bergmann, Florissant, 
CO; two daughters, Shelli Bergmann (John Georg), Jetmore, KS, Heather 
(Jon) Gleason, Dodge City, KS; brother, Jim (Rose) Bergmann, Tucson, AZ;
 three sisters, Barbara Corpstein, Tipton, KS, Jane Friedrichs, Tucson, 
AZ, Mary Adam, Garden City, KS; five grandchildren, Carli Jo Cohoon, 
Colbi Cohoon, Logan Gleason, Lauren Gleason, Luke Gleason and his best 
friend/dog, Bella.

He was preceded in death by a grandson, Spencer Joseph Bergmann.

Vigil and Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial Mass (family only please) will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 
25, 2020 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore and service will be 
viewable via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary, with 
Father John Forkuoh presiding. Friends may sign the register book from 9
 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. A 
Celebration will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at 
Cheyenne Hills Golf Course, Jetmore.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Cheyenne Hills Golf Course or St. 
Lawrence Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert J. Bergmann, 76, passed away September 19, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.He was born July 1, 1944 in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Joseph William
 and Rita Marie Knaup Bergmann.&nbsp; A longtime area resident since 1968, he
 was a business teacher for 34 years for USD 227 Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; He also 
was a school bus driver, Dodge City Community College outreach 
Coordinator and taught college classes as well.He was a member of the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, KNEA, Jetmore 
Country Club, Jetmore Volunteer Fire Department, owner and operator of 
Bob’s Golf and Repair, did maintenance for the Jetmore Housing 
Authority, was a former member of the Dinks Band and was inducted into 
the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.Our Dad, never knew a stranger.&nbsp; He told people he had “runath of the
 mouth”, because he loved to visit.&nbsp; His family was his whole life, and 6
 grandchildren are his pride and joy.&nbsp; Our Mom, was his love, best 
friend and whole heart.&nbsp; He always talked of her beauty everyday.&nbsp; He 
will be greatly missed by his family and friends.On January 21, 1967 he married Barbara Major in Beloit, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: son, Brad (Colleen) Bergmann, Florissant, 
CO; two daughters, Shelli Bergmann (John Georg), Jetmore, KS, Heather 
(Jon) Gleason, Dodge City, KS; brother, Jim (Rose) Bergmann, Tucson, AZ;
 three sisters, Barbara Corpstein, Tipton, KS, Jane Friedrichs, Tucson, 
AZ, Mary Adam, Garden City, KS; five grandchildren, Carli Jo Cohoon, 
Colbi Cohoon, Logan Gleason, Lauren Gleason, Luke Gleason and his best 
friend/dog, Bella.He was preceded in death by a grandson, Spencer Joseph Bergmann.Vigil and Rosary service will be 7 p.m. Thursday, September 24, 2020 at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore, KS.&nbsp;Memorial Mass (family only please) will be 11 a.m. Friday, September 
25, 2020 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore and service will be 
viewable via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary, with 
Father John Forkuoh presiding. Friends may sign the register book from 9
 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. A 
Celebration will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at 
Cheyenne Hills Golf Course, Jetmore.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Cheyenne Hills Golf Course or St. 
Lawrence Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert J. Bergmann

Bessie Muriel Maranville, 99, of Russell, Kansas, left her earthly home on September 19, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Bessie was born on September 04, 1921, on her parent’s homestead in Russell County, Kansas.  Bessie was the daughter of Allen Ray and Jessie (Herron) Scott.  Bessie grew up in Russell County and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1940.  Bessie met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Chester Eli Maranville on June 28, 1941, in Russell, Kansas.  From this union Bessie and Chester were blessed with 3 children; William Ray, Cherry Ann and Errol Lynn.  Bessie devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker to her growing family. During War II Bess served her country by assembling radios, in Chicago, for our troops, while Chet was serving in the Navy in Pearl Harbor.  In 1961, the family moved to Denver where Bessie was the assistant manager of the Garden and Pet shop for Sears.  Bess also attended Denver Community College. In 1966, Bessie and Chet moved to Centralia, WA.  Bessie managed the Rainier Beer Distributorship for 20 years.  In 2010, Bessie and Chet moved back to Russell.  Bessie attended the Church of Christ in Russell.  Bess enjoyed painting with oil, water and acrylic paints and gardening.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving family includes her daughter Cherry and husband James Noel of Tacoma, WA; daughters-in-law, JoAnne Maranville of Waldo, Kansas and Jane Maranville of Tacoma, WA; sisters Ruth (Scott) Bartlett and Carol (Scott -Tomasino) Murphy both of Russell, Kansas; 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Chester on January 24, 2011, sons William and Errol, grandson, William (Shayne) Noel, brothers Richard Lee, Henry Howard, Vernon Glenn, and Donald Ray Scott and sister, Mary Ann (Scott) Melasecca. A graveside celebration of Bessie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Russell City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at themortuary.  Do to Covid-19 restrictions, there will not be a family lunch after the graveside service. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Bessie Muriel Maranville, 99, of Russell, Kansas, left her earthly home on September 19, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Bessie was born on September 04, 1921, on her parent’s homestead in Russell County, Kansas. Bessie was the daughter of Allen Ray and Jessie (Herron) Scott. Bessie grew up in Russell County and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1940. Bessie met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Chester Eli Maranville on June 28, 1941, in Russell, Kansas. From this union Bessie and Chester were blessed with 3 children; William Ray, Cherry Ann and Errol Lynn. Bessie devoted her life to being a loving wife, mother and homemaker to her growing family. During War II Bess served her country by assembling radios, in Chicago, for our troops, while Chet was serving in the Navy in Pearl Harbor. In 1961, the family moved to Denver where Bessie was the assistant manager of the Garden and Pet shop for Sears. Bess also attended Denver Community College. In 1966, Bessie and Chet moved to Centralia, WA. Bessie managed the Rainier Beer Distributorship for 20 years. In 2010, Bessie and Chet moved back to Russell. Bessie attended the Church of Christ in Russell. Bess enjoyed painting with oil, water and acrylic paints and gardening. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.Surviving family includes her daughter Cherry and husband James Noel of Tacoma, WA; daughters-in-law, JoAnne Maranville of Waldo, Kansas and Jane Maranville of Tacoma, WA; sisters Ruth (Scott) Bartlett and Carol (Scott -Tomasino) Murphy both of Russell, Kansas; 7 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.In addition to her parents, Bessie was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Chester on January 24, 2011, sons William and Errol, grandson, William (Shayne) Noel, brothers Richard Lee, Henry Howard, Vernon Glenn, and Donald Ray Scott and sister, Mary Ann (Scott) Melasecca. A graveside celebration of Bessie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Russell City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at themortuary. Do to Covid-19 restrictions, there will not be a family lunch after the graveside service. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Bessie Muriel Maranville

Robert D. Annon Sr., son of Charlie E. and Carrie I. (Snyder) Annon, was born November 6, 1930, in Prairie View, Kansas, and passed away at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas, on September 20, 2020, at the age of 89.

Bob grew up in the Norton community and attended Norton Community High School.  Bob worked construction and also spent many years working for the City of Norton with the maintenance crew.  Bob and Crispina Perez were married at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton, on February 1, 1953, and to this union four children were born.  He later married Gail Statton on May 8, 1969, in Beaver City, Nebraska, and to this union one son was born.  On May 19, 1992, Bob and Phyllis Jimenez were married in Norton.  Bob was preceded in death by his wives.  Bob continued to make his home in Norton until moving into the Andbe Home when his health no longer permitted him to live at home.

Bob was a member of the First Church of God in Norton.  He enjoyed many activities including wood-working, coin collecting, hunting and fishing, model planes, knives, going to auctions and traveling.  His greatest joys in life were his family and he especially enjoyed attending the sports activities (especially wrestling) of his grandchildren.

Survivors include:  his children, Robert Jr., (Lydia) Annon, Carolyne (Don) Wiseman, Mike and Joe Annon, Christy (Bob) Rutherford, and John Annon and Christopher “Ferd” Davis and sons, all of Norton; one half-brother, David Annon, Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren, Tammy Annon, Topeka, Kansas; Cami Cornelius, Norton; James Annon, Dallas, Texas; Shelby Willour, Norton; Nikki (Kyle) Wright, Norton; Jeff Annon, Concordia, Kansas; Andrew Soderlund, Norton; Tera Ross, Concordia; Taylynn Annon, Norton; five step-grandchildren, Ashley Wonderly, Shantae Ebner, Jessica Ebner, Brandi Davis and Christopher Davis, Jr.; 22 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his three wives, one sister, Norma Jean Clark, and one step-grandson, Brandon.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 10:30 a.m.

PLACE – First Church of God – Norton, KS

INTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KS

MEMORIAL – First Church of God – Norton, KS

VISITATION – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 5-7:00 p.m. at the Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.

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 </figure>Robert D. Annon Sr., son of Charlie E. and Carrie I. (Snyder) Annon, was born November 6, 1930, in Prairie View, Kansas, and passed away at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, Kansas, on September 20, 2020, at the age of 89.Bob grew up in the Norton community and attended Norton Community High School. Bob worked construction and also spent many years working for the City of Norton with the maintenance crew. Bob and Crispina Perez were married at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Norton, on February 1, 1953, and to this union four children were born. He later married Gail Statton on May 8, 1969, in Beaver City, Nebraska, and to this union one son was born. On May 19, 1992, Bob and Phyllis Jimenez were married in Norton. Bob was preceded in death by his wives. Bob continued to make his home in Norton until moving into the Andbe Home when his health no longer permitted him to live at home.Bob was a member of the First Church of God in Norton. He enjoyed many activities including wood-working, coin collecting, hunting and fishing, model planes, knives, going to auctions and traveling. His greatest joys in life were his family and he especially enjoyed attending the sports activities (especially wrestling) of his grandchildren.Survivors include: his children, Robert Jr., (Lydia) Annon, Carolyne (Don) Wiseman, Mike and Joe Annon, Christy (Bob) Rutherford, and John Annon and Christopher “Ferd” Davis and sons, all of Norton; one half-brother, David Annon, Denver, Colorado; nine grandchildren, Tammy Annon, Topeka, Kansas; Cami Cornelius, Norton; James Annon, Dallas, Texas; Shelby Willour, Norton; Nikki (Kyle) Wright, Norton; Jeff Annon, Concordia, Kansas; Andrew Soderlund, Norton; Tera Ross, Concordia; Taylynn Annon, Norton; five step-grandchildren, Ashley Wonderly, Shantae Ebner, Jessica Ebner, Brandi Davis and Christopher Davis, Jr.; 22 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends.Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his three wives, one sister, Norma Jean Clark, and one step-grandson, Brandon.FUNERAL SERVICE – Wednesday, September 23, 2020 – 10:30 a.m.PLACE – First Church of God – Norton, KSINTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KSMEMORIAL – First Church of God – Norton, KSVISITATION – Tuesday, September 22, 2020 – 5-7:00 p.m. at the Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.

Robert D. Annon Sr.

Harold Sheridan Brumley, 75, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at his home with family by his side.

Harold Sheridan Brumley was born on November 06, 1944, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Harold and Delma Jane (Trent) Brumley.  He grew up in the Okeene, Oklahoma and Wichita, Kansas, areas before moving to Russell, Kansas.  He attended Russell schools and then joined the United States Navy in 1962. 

He worked for Crete Carriers, Speedway and Real Cattle Company in McCool Junction, Nebraska from which he retired.  He was a life member of the Russell V.F.W. #6240 and the American Legion #99.  He formed a union with Pam Lightfoot in June 04, 2009.  He enjoyed travelling with Pam, baking, watching movies, fishing, playing darts, and dominoes, spending time entertaining friends.

He is survived by his longtime companion, Pam Lightfoot of Russell, Kansas,  his children Richard Brumley, Tina Lewis and Michael Brumley, step daughter, Amber Sikes (David); brother Felix Brumley; grandchildren, August Ricker, Allison Davis and Kasey Davis; and niece Alisha Henderson.

He is preceded by his parents, sisters Marcella and Sue, grandparents Doc  and Iva Trent.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  The family has requested Cremation and no visitation will be held.  Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who are in charge of these arrangements.

Harold Sheridan Brumley, 75, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at his home with family by his side.Harold Sheridan Brumley was born on November 06, 1944, in Pawnee, Oklahoma, the son of Harold and Delma Jane (Trent) Brumley. He grew up in the Okeene, Oklahoma and Wichita, Kansas, areas before moving to Russell, Kansas. He attended Russell schools and then joined the United States Navy in 1962. He worked for Crete Carriers, Speedway and Real Cattle Company in McCool Junction, Nebraska from which he retired. He was a life member of the Russell V.F.W. #6240 and the American Legion #99. He formed a union with Pam Lightfoot in June 04, 2009. He enjoyed travelling with Pam, baking, watching movies, fishing, playing darts, and dominoes, spending time entertaining friends.He is survived by his longtime companion, Pam Lightfoot of Russell, Kansas, his children Richard Brumley, Tina Lewis and Michael Brumley, step daughter, Amber Sikes (David); brother Felix Brumley; grandchildren, August Ricker, Allison Davis and Kasey Davis; and niece Alisha Henderson.He is preceded by his parents, sisters Marcella and Sue, grandparents Doc and Iva Trent.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. The family has requested Cremation and no visitation will be held. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who are in charge of these arrangements.

Harold Sheridan Brumley

Funeral services for Cecil L. Overlease, age 89, of Truth or 
Consequences, New Mexico, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 
2020, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan, Kansas with 
Reverend Dale Engle officiating. Military honors will be provided by the
 Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Cecil passed away Tuesday, September 15, at his 
home in T or C.  


He was born May 24, 1931, in Vona, Colorado, the son the Cecil F. and 
Jennie Wava (Rodabaugh) Overlease. When Cecil was small his family moved
 to Denver where he grew up working in a drug store as a soda jerk and 
at a laundry mat.


Cecil went to telegraph school as the Korean War was starting up. He
 served his country in the United States Army as a Telegraph Operator. 
Following the war Cecil returned home and eventually became a Depot 
Agent for the Rock Island Railroad. Cecil worked the Rock Island for 
several years in Kansas and Minnesota. While he was stationed in 
Dresden, Kansas Cecil met and married Ramona Spresser. To this union 
four children were born: Greg, Sandy, Barb, and Ron.


With Depot Agent positions fading, Cecil and family moved to Scott 
City, Kansas where he worked for the Ford dealership in Leoti as a 
mechanic.  He then became the Shop Foreman in Wright’s Chevrolet in 
Scott City for many years eventually going to welding school in the 
evening. When Cecil received the welding training, he went to work for 
the Missouri Pacific Railroad which became the Union Pacific Railroad as
 a Blacksmith in Scott City and later Colorado until his retirement on 
June 28, 1991. 


In 2000, Cecil moved to T or C for warmer weather. Cecil enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, and reading anything he could find with history. 


He is survived by his children, Greg and his wife Annette of 
Stockton, Kansas, Sandy and her husband John Cearley of Plainville, Ron 
and his wife Cindy of Abilene, Kansas; his loving sister Lila Rahmoeller
 of Denver, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several
 nieces and nephews.  


He was preceded in death by his loving daughter Barbara Seib, 
brothers Ed, John, Donald, Virgil, sister Donna Kimball, and his 
parents. 


Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Honor Flight and 
may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 
3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.  Condolences may be sent to the family at 
www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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 </figure>Funeral services for Cecil L. Overlease, age 89, of Truth or 
Consequences, New Mexico, will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 24, 
2020, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery near Manhattan, Kansas with 
Reverend Dale Engle officiating. Military honors will be provided by the
 Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Cecil passed away Tuesday, September 15, at his 
home in T or C. 
He was born May 24, 1931, in Vona, Colorado, the son the Cecil F. and 
Jennie Wava (Rodabaugh) Overlease. When Cecil was small his family moved
 to Denver where he grew up working in a drug store as a soda jerk and 
at a laundry mat.
Cecil went to telegraph school as the Korean War was starting up. He
 served his country in the United States Army as a Telegraph Operator. 
Following the war Cecil returned home and eventually became a Depot 
Agent for the Rock Island Railroad. Cecil worked the Rock Island for 
several years in Kansas and Minnesota. While he was stationed in 
Dresden, Kansas Cecil met and married Ramona Spresser. To this union 
four children were born: Greg, Sandy, Barb, and Ron.
With Depot Agent positions fading, Cecil and family moved to Scott 
City, Kansas where he worked for the Ford dealership in Leoti as a 
mechanic. He then became the Shop Foreman in Wright’s Chevrolet in 
Scott City for many years eventually going to welding school in the 
evening. When Cecil received the welding training, he went to work for 
the Missouri Pacific Railroad which became the Union Pacific Railroad as
 a Blacksmith in Scott City and later Colorado until his retirement on 
June 28, 1991. 
In 2000, Cecil moved to T or C for warmer weather. Cecil enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, and reading anything he could find with history. 
He is survived by his children, Greg and his wife Annette of 
Stockton, Kansas, Sandy and her husband John Cearley of Plainville, Ron 
and his wife Cindy of Abilene, Kansas; his loving sister Lila Rahmoeller
 of Denver, nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several
 nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his loving daughter Barbara Seib, 
brothers Ed, John, Donald, Virgil, sister Donna Kimball, and his 
parents. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Honor Flight and 
may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 
3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Condolences may be sent to the family at 
www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Cecil L. Overlease

Libby M. Joles, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas.  She was born on August 5, 1931, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louie &amp; Bessie Jeffery Joles. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas where she was a door to door saleswoman.

Survivors include her One Brother - Meldrum Smith of Loveland, Colorado, and numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Colorado with Steve Payne presiding.

Burial will be in the Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Colorado.

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 </figure>Libby M. Joles, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 17, 2020, at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on August 5, 1931, in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of Louie &amp; Bessie Jeffery Joles. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas where she was a door to door saleswoman.She was a member of the Christian faith.Survivors include her One Brother - Meldrum Smith of Loveland, Colorado, and numerous Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at the Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Colorado with Steve Payne presiding.Burial will be in the Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley, Colorado.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Scott County EMTs in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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