Clarence C. “Bud” Jacobs Jr., 81, Hays, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at HaysMed.

He was born January 15, 1939, in Hays,&nbsp; the son of Clarence C. “Curly” and Bertha (Schmidt) Jacobs.&nbsp; In 1957, he 
graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy and he served in the Kansas 
National Guard for many years.&nbsp; 

On June 2, 1962, he was united in 
marriage to Dorothy Mae Dinkel in Victoria and they celebrated their 
58th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Clarence worked for Farmers State Bank, for 
Farmers Insurance for 42 years, and after his retirement, with his son 
at State Glass Company.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council
 #6984, and was a past member of the Kiwanis Club of Hays. He was very 
active in his church, helping with the parish picnics and soup suppers 
for 25 years.&nbsp; His hobbies included playing and coaching softball, his 
team affectionately called “Bud’s Babes”.&nbsp; He loved barbequing for his 
family, was a Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and an avid bowler.&nbsp; 
His number one priority was his family, he loved his children and 
grandchildren, attending their events and supporting them.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 
the home, a son; Francis Jacobs and wife Stephanie, two daughters; 
Michelle Chittenden and husband John II, and Kelly Lagree and husband 
Tony, and a brother; Thomas Jacobs and wife Billie, all of Hays, and 
seven grandchildren; Mason Lagree, Haileigh Jacobs, Johnny Chittenden, 
Gabrielle Chittenden, Hunter Jacobs, Maddie Lagree, and Marcus Lagree.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker and Fr. Don Zimmerman 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45
 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service
 will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bud may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599600841310.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Clarence C. “Bud” Jacobs Jr., 81, Hays, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at HaysMed.He was born January 15, 1939, in Hays,&nbsp; the son of Clarence C. “Curly” and Bertha (Schmidt) Jacobs.&nbsp; In 1957, he 
graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy and he served in the Kansas 
National Guard for many years.&nbsp; On June 2, 1962, he was united in 
marriage to Dorothy Mae Dinkel in Victoria and they celebrated their 
58th wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Clarence worked for Farmers State Bank, for 
Farmers Insurance for 42 years, and after his retirement, with his son 
at State Glass Company.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council
 #6984, and was a past member of the Kiwanis Club of Hays. He was very 
active in his church, helping with the parish picnics and soup suppers 
for 25 years.&nbsp; His hobbies included playing and coaching softball, his 
team affectionately called “Bud’s Babes”.&nbsp; He loved barbequing for his 
family, was a Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and an avid bowler.&nbsp; 
His number one priority was his family, he loved his children and 
grandchildren, attending their events and supporting them.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Dorothy of 
the home, a son; Francis Jacobs and wife Stephanie, two daughters; 
Michelle Chittenden and husband John II, and Kelly Lagree and husband 
Tony, and a brother; Thomas Jacobs and wife Billie, all of Hays, and 
seven grandchildren; Mason Lagree, Haileigh Jacobs, Johnny Chittenden, 
Gabrielle Chittenden, Hunter Jacobs, Maddie Lagree, and Marcus Lagree.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker and Fr. Don Zimmerman 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45
 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service
 will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Church.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bud may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

Clarence C. 'Bud' Jacobs Jr.

Myra Sylvia Kirchhoff, 92, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.


  Myra was born March 1, 1928 in Moonta, South Australia, Australia, the
 third child of August Heinrich and Helena Thekla Jericho.&nbsp; She was 
baptized at Tiparra Lutheran Church on April 1, 1928.&nbsp; She was confirmed
 at Port Neill St. Andrews Congregation November 23, 1941 by Pastor 
Chris Stolz.&nbsp; Myra attended school at Kainton, York Peninsula, Cummins, 
Eyres Peninsula, Butler 1 year and Mt. Hill 2 years. 

  Myra 
worked the Butler Telephone Exchange and ran the post office from 
1944-1953.&nbsp; This was followed by doing domestic work until the end of 
1954, she then worked at Immanuel College doing domestic work until May 
1956.&nbsp;&nbsp; In October 1956 she felt called to serve in Papua New Guinea 
where she worked at Katherine Lehmann School as a lay Missionary in 
charge of cooking for children and guests and took care of guest 
houses.&nbsp;&nbsp; On December 4, 1959 she married Gilbert Kirchhoff who was also
 a lay Missionary.&nbsp; They remained at Wau until February 1965, when they 
went on leave for 1 year, spending 6 months in Australia and 6 months in
 U.S.A.&nbsp; On return to New Guinea they were stationed in Mount Hagen, 
then to Ogelbang and finally Banz before returning to the U.S.A. in 
December 1971 to live.&nbsp; In 1972 Myra and family lived at Gaylord for a 
little over a year before moving to Cedar.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She and her family 
attended St. John Athol Lutheran Church where she was active in teaching
 Sunday School, VBS and the Women of ELCA.&nbsp; Myra’s faith was especially 
important to her and sustained her throughout her life and through many 
challenges.&nbsp; One of the most difficult times was when she came to the 
United States with her husband and children, leaving her mother and 
large extended family behind, with no guarantee she would see them 
again. Myra loved listening to music, playing the piano, and singing.&nbsp; 
At the end of each day she would play the piano and the family would 
sing during evening devotions. In doing so she passed on this love of 
music to her children. During times spent in the hospital, her family 
played the Christian music she loved which calmed and comforted her. 
Myra loved watching birds from her living room window.&nbsp; Myra loved to 
sew and knit.&nbsp; The sewing was a necessity during the time when her 
family was young as a missionary’s life is not a wealthy life and Myra 
sewed many needed clothes.&nbsp; Myra knitted at home and carried her 
knitting with her when she went places and taught many others to knit. 
Myra also enjoyed working with quilts for Lutheran World Relief. &nbsp;Myra 
liked to cook and cooked many a meal for family and friends. &nbsp;Later in 
life, Myra and Gilbert were fortunate enough to visit Australia several 
times and Papua New Guinea once.&nbsp; Many members of her family and former 
missionaries both from Australia and the US also came to visit her and 
Gilbert in the US. Another activity Myra enjoyed was word and board 
games and puzzles. During the family’s time in New Guinea there was no 
television, so this was how the family entertained themselves.&nbsp; Myra and
 Gilbert played games and did puzzles up to the day Myra entered the 
hospital, with Myra beating Gilbert in Upwords that day.

  Myra loved her Lord, her husband, her family and their children and her Australian family.

  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Erwin and Harold Jericho, Ruth Woolford and Fay Story.


  Myra is survived by her husband Gilbert Kirchhoff of Cedar; five 
children, Anthony (Jane) Kirchhoff of Stuttgart, Gary Kirchhoff of 
Gaylord, Joanne (Jay) Kugler of Billings, MT, Wendy (Phil) Handsaker of 
Dodge City, Lynette (Jerry) Voorhees of Phillipsburg; a brother Colin 
Jericho, two sisters, Rita Jahnke and Gwen Leske, sister-in-law Erna 
Jericho all of Australia, twelve grandchildren, Alyssa (Travis) Stites, 
Colin (Alissa) Kirchhoff, Derek Reed, Brennan and Saige&nbsp; Kirchhoff, 
Jeremey and Jessica Kugler, Lucas, Zachary and Remington Warren, 
Samantha Voorhees and Sabrina (fiancé` Rico Garcia) Voorhees &nbsp;and five 
great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Athol, with Pastor Bob Sinclair officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 held on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with 
family present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths
 Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS and 9:00 a.m. 
until service time at the church on Saturday.&nbsp; Burial will take place in
 the church cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran 
Church, Athol and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599597822752.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Myra Sylvia Kirchhoff, 92, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Smith County Memorial Hospital, Smith Center, KS.
 Myra was born March 1, 1928 in Moonta, South Australia, Australia, the
 third child of August Heinrich and Helena Thekla Jericho.&nbsp; She was 
baptized at Tiparra Lutheran Church on April 1, 1928.&nbsp; She was confirmed
 at Port Neill St. Andrews Congregation November 23, 1941 by Pastor 
Chris Stolz.&nbsp; Myra attended school at Kainton, York Peninsula, Cummins, 
Eyres Peninsula, Butler 1 year and Mt. Hill 2 years. Myra 
worked the Butler Telephone Exchange and ran the post office from 
1944-1953.&nbsp; This was followed by doing domestic work until the end of 
1954, she then worked at Immanuel College doing domestic work until May 
1956.&nbsp;&nbsp; In October 1956 she felt called to serve in Papua New Guinea 
where she worked at Katherine Lehmann School as a lay Missionary in 
charge of cooking for children and guests and took care of guest 
houses.&nbsp;&nbsp; On December 4, 1959 she married Gilbert Kirchhoff who was also
 a lay Missionary.&nbsp; They remained at Wau until February 1965, when they 
went on leave for 1 year, spending 6 months in Australia and 6 months in
 U.S.A.&nbsp; On return to New Guinea they were stationed in Mount Hagen, 
then to Ogelbang and finally Banz before returning to the U.S.A. in 
December 1971 to live.&nbsp; In 1972 Myra and family lived at Gaylord for a 
little over a year before moving to Cedar.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She and her family 
attended St. John Athol Lutheran Church where she was active in teaching
 Sunday School, VBS and the Women of ELCA.&nbsp; Myra’s faith was especially 
important to her and sustained her throughout her life and through many 
challenges.&nbsp; One of the most difficult times was when she came to the 
United States with her husband and children, leaving her mother and 
large extended family behind, with no guarantee she would see them 
again. Myra loved listening to music, playing the piano, and singing.&nbsp; 
At the end of each day she would play the piano and the family would 
sing during evening devotions. In doing so she passed on this love of 
music to her children. During times spent in the hospital, her family 
played the Christian music she loved which calmed and comforted her. 
Myra loved watching birds from her living room window.&nbsp; Myra loved to 
sew and knit.&nbsp; The sewing was a necessity during the time when her 
family was young as a missionary’s life is not a wealthy life and Myra 
sewed many needed clothes.&nbsp; Myra knitted at home and carried her 
knitting with her when she went places and taught many others to knit. 
Myra also enjoyed working with quilts for Lutheran World Relief. &nbsp;Myra 
liked to cook and cooked many a meal for family and friends. &nbsp;Later in 
life, Myra and Gilbert were fortunate enough to visit Australia several 
times and Papua New Guinea once.&nbsp; Many members of her family and former 
missionaries both from Australia and the US also came to visit her and 
Gilbert in the US. Another activity Myra enjoyed was word and board 
games and puzzles. During the family’s time in New Guinea there was no 
television, so this was how the family entertained themselves.&nbsp; Myra and
 Gilbert played games and did puzzles up to the day Myra entered the 
hospital, with Myra beating Gilbert in Upwords that day. Myra loved her Lord, her husband, her family and their children and her Australian family. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Erwin and Harold Jericho, Ruth Woolford and Fay Story.
 Myra is survived by her husband Gilbert Kirchhoff of Cedar; five 
children, Anthony (Jane) Kirchhoff of Stuttgart, Gary Kirchhoff of 
Gaylord, Joanne (Jay) Kugler of Billings, MT, Wendy (Phil) Handsaker of 
Dodge City, Lynette (Jerry) Voorhees of Phillipsburg; a brother Colin 
Jericho, two sisters, Rita Jahnke and Gwen Leske, sister-in-law Erna 
Jericho all of Australia, twelve grandchildren, Alyssa (Travis) Stites, 
Colin (Alissa) Kirchhoff, Derek Reed, Brennan and Saige&nbsp; Kirchhoff, 
Jeremey and Jessica Kugler, Lucas, Zachary and Remington Warren, 
Samantha Voorhees and Sabrina (fiancé` Rico Garcia) Voorhees &nbsp;and five 
great grandchildren.Funeral services will be 
held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12, 2020 at St. John Lutheran 
Church, Athol, with Pastor Bob Sinclair officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 held on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with 
family present to greet friends from 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths
 Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS and 9:00 a.m. 
until service time at the church on Saturday.&nbsp; Burial will take place in
 the church cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran 
Church, Athol and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Myra S. Kirchhoff

Kathleen “Kathy” Diane Stice passed away on September 6, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 64. 

She was born on 
February 7, 1956, to Franklin and Ruby (Allene) Smith in El Dorado, 
Kansas. Kathy was united in marriage to James “Jim” Stice on February 
14, 1976. They were blessed with three children: Jared, Jacob, and 
Kyleigh.
 Kathy grew up in Stockton where she attended Stockton High School 
and graduated with the class of 1974. She then attended Colby Community 
College for 1 year. Shortly after she and Jim married, Kathy started 
managing and running the bait shop at Webster Lake from 1978-1979. When 
she had her children she devoted all of her time and attention to them 
until they got a little older before she returned to work as a Para at 
the school in Stockton from 1999-2003. If Kathy wasn’t working at the 
school, preparing delicious meals for her family, or tending to her 
children, she was working on the family farm taking care of any need 
that came up. The last 17 years she spent working as the District 
Manager for the Rooks County Soil Conservation District. Family was her 
life – her grandkids always trumped everything and everyone; however, 
she also enjoyed bowling on the WWB Bowling Team and testing her luck in
 a few hands of poker.
 Kathy was an active member in the community, was a part of the VFW 
Auxiliary and charter member of the Sigma Phi ESA for 40 years. 
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Allene Smith.
 Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James “Jim” Stice of the 
home; children, Jared (Sonja) Stice, Jacob (LaDonna) Stice, and Kyleigh 
Stice all of Stockton; siblings, Bob (Kathy) Smith of Haughton, LA, and 
Marcie McClure of El Dorado, KS; and six grandchildren, Jase Stice, 
Annabelle Kester, Thomas Kester, Jasmine Kester, Mackenzie Kester, and 
Justice Stice.
 Kathy was a woman of strong faith, an undeniable work ethic, and 
extraordinary love. With a heart and spirit that cared more for others 
than herself, she showed us every day that the greatest of these is 
love. Although we will miss her greatly, we rejoice that her love has 
found its fullness as she joins her Lord in eternal glory.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 
2:00 PM at the Rooks County Fair Grounds in the SNB Pavilion. There will
 be no public visitation. 
 In lieu of flowers memorials have been requested to go to the Rooks 
County Free Fair and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kathleen “Kathy” Diane Stice passed away on September 6, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 64. She was born on 
February 7, 1956, to Franklin and Ruby (Allene) Smith in El Dorado, 
Kansas. Kathy was united in marriage to James “Jim” Stice on February 
14, 1976. They were blessed with three children: Jared, Jacob, and 
Kyleigh.
 Kathy grew up in Stockton where she attended Stockton High School 
and graduated with the class of 1974. She then attended Colby Community 
College for 1 year. Shortly after she and Jim married, Kathy started 
managing and running the bait shop at Webster Lake from 1978-1979. When 
she had her children she devoted all of her time and attention to them 
until they got a little older before she returned to work as a Para at 
the school in Stockton from 1999-2003. If Kathy wasn’t working at the 
school, preparing delicious meals for her family, or tending to her 
children, she was working on the family farm taking care of any need 
that came up. The last 17 years she spent working as the District 
Manager for the Rooks County Soil Conservation District. Family was her 
life – her grandkids always trumped everything and everyone; however, 
she also enjoyed bowling on the WWB Bowling Team and testing her luck in
 a few hands of poker.
 Kathy was an active member in the community, was a part of the VFW 
Auxiliary and charter member of the Sigma Phi ESA for 40 years. 
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Allene Smith.
 Left to cherish her memory is her husband, James “Jim” Stice of the 
home; children, Jared (Sonja) Stice, Jacob (LaDonna) Stice, and Kyleigh 
Stice all of Stockton; siblings, Bob (Kathy) Smith of Haughton, LA, and 
Marcie McClure of El Dorado, KS; and six grandchildren, Jase Stice, 
Annabelle Kester, Thomas Kester, Jasmine Kester, Mackenzie Kester, and 
Justice Stice.
 Kathy was a woman of strong faith, an undeniable work ethic, and 
extraordinary love. With a heart and spirit that cared more for others 
than herself, she showed us every day that the greatest of these is 
love. Although we will miss her greatly, we rejoice that her love has 
found its fullness as she joins her Lord in eternal glory.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 
2:00 PM at the Rooks County Fair Grounds in the SNB Pavilion. There will
 be no public visitation. 
 In lieu of flowers memorials have been requested to go to the Rooks 
County Free Fair and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

Kathleen D. 'Kathy' Stice

Jerel “Jerry” A. Ubert, 71, Hays, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born February 15, 1949, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Alphonse J. and Anna Marie “Emma” (Brungardt) Ubert.&nbsp;
 He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy and Fort Hays State 
University.&nbsp; Jerry was a United States Army Veteran, serving as a Senior
 Records Specialist handling Officers’ records while stationed at Fort 
Wainwright, Alaska.&nbsp; 

On August 20, 1976, he was united in marriage to 
Kathy Doughty in Stockton, and they celebrated 44 years of marriage.&nbsp; 
Jerry worked at various positions upon his return from military duty, 
including Ellis County Deputy Treasurer, Hays State Bank, and James 
Motor Company.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, serving on the church committee and was very involved in the 
community serving as President of the Hays City Softball Association, 
board member, President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Hays Bowling 
Association, and in 1999 was elected to the Hays Bowling Association 
Hall of Fame.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hays American Legion Post #173, 
serving as Post Adjutant and&nbsp; American Legion State Softball Chairman.&nbsp;

Jerry was a member of the Kiwanis Club 
of Hays since 1982, serving as Past Club President, Past Lt. Governor, 
Past Governor-Elect, and Past Governor of the Kansas District of 
Kiwanis.&nbsp; He received the James W. Putnam Award, George F. Hixson Award,
 Walter Zeller Award, Centennial Award, was a Legion of Honor Recipient,
 and in 2003 was named District Kiwanian of the Year.&nbsp; In addition to 
serving on a number of club committees, he chaired numerous projects, 
including co-chairing the Kiwanis Flag Project.&nbsp; In 2003 he received the
 Hays All-American Citizen Award, and in 2017 the Hays Area Chamber of 
Commerce Hall of Fame Award.

Survivors include his wife Kathy of the
 home, two sons; Kevin Ubert and wife Kylie and Keith Ubert, all of 
Hays, a brother; Darrell Ubert and wife Arlene, and a sister; Carol 
Koerner, all of Wichita, two granddaughters; Kynlie and Colbye Ubert, 
and seven nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military
 honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard and the Fort Riley 
Funeral Detail will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed and the Kiwanis Club of Hays Flag 
Project.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jerry may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599587035723.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jerel “Jerry” A. Ubert, 71, Hays, died Monday, September 7, 2020, at his home surrounded by family.He was born February 15, 1949, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Alphonse J. and Anna Marie “Emma” (Brungardt) Ubert.&nbsp;
 He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy and Fort Hays State 
University.&nbsp; Jerry was a United States Army Veteran, serving as a Senior
 Records Specialist handling Officers’ records while stationed at Fort 
Wainwright, Alaska.&nbsp; On August 20, 1976, he was united in marriage to 
Kathy Doughty in Stockton, and they celebrated 44 years of marriage.&nbsp; 
Jerry worked at various positions upon his return from military duty, 
including Ellis County Deputy Treasurer, Hays State Bank, and James 
Motor Company.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, serving on the church committee and was very involved in the 
community serving as President of the Hays City Softball Association, 
board member, President and Secretary/Treasurer of the Hays Bowling 
Association, and in 1999 was elected to the Hays Bowling Association 
Hall of Fame.&nbsp; He was a member of the Hays American Legion Post #173, 
serving as Post Adjutant and&nbsp; American Legion State Softball Chairman.&nbsp;Jerry was a member of the Kiwanis Club 
of Hays since 1982, serving as Past Club President, Past Lt. Governor, 
Past Governor-Elect, and Past Governor of the Kansas District of 
Kiwanis.&nbsp; He received the James W. Putnam Award, George F. Hixson Award,
 Walter Zeller Award, Centennial Award, was a Legion of Honor Recipient,
 and in 2003 was named District Kiwanian of the Year.&nbsp; In addition to 
serving on a number of club committees, he chaired numerous projects, 
including co-chairing the Kiwanis Flag Project.&nbsp; In 2003 he received the
 Hays All-American Citizen Award, and in 2017 the Hays Area Chamber of 
Commerce Hall of Fame Award.Survivors include his wife Kathy of the
 home, two sons; Kevin Ubert and wife Kylie and Keith Ubert, all of 
Hays, a brother; Darrell Ubert and wife Arlene, and a sister; Carol 
Koerner, all of Wichita, two granddaughters; Kynlie and Colbye Ubert, 
and seven nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military
 honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard and the Fort Riley 
Funeral Detail will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed and the Kiwanis Club of Hays Flag 
Project.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jerry may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Jerel 'Jerry' A. Ubert

Laverne Mae Merklein, age 80, passed away on September 7, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, KS. She was born on December 4, 1939, in Norton,
 KS, to Ernest H. and Mathilda (Tillie) M. (Vogel) Grau. 
 Laverne was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the faith on June 
28, 1953, at Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, KS. She graduated from 
Phillipsburg High School in 1957 and attended Brown Mackie College in 
Salina, KS. She married Richard C. Merklein on November 16, 1958, at 
Zion Lutheran Church. They had three children: Dale, Dwight and Sally. 
She spent most of her adult life living in Stockton and the last two 
years residing at Hays Good Samaritan Society where she was well taken 
care of and loved. 
 Laverne worked at Farmers State Bank in Stuttgart, Rooks County 
Nursing Home in Plainville, and retired as a dietary aide at the Solomon
 Valley Manor in Stockton. When her children were growing up she was 
involved in their activities as a Cub and Boy Scout den mother, a Girl 
Scout leader, and she taught Sunday school at the Methodist church. 
 When Laverne was in her 40's she learned to drive. After she retired
 she drove anywhere she wanted whether to visit Dwight in Wyoming, to 
Phillipsburg to visit relatives, or just for ice cream at The Chicken 
Inn. She even drove by herself to Canada taking different routes to 
visit friends and relatives and to see the country. 
 Another of Laverne's favorite pastimes was writing letters to 
friends and pen pals. It didn't matter who the person was, if they wrote
 back a friendship soon started. Even after she could no longer write 
she loved receiving a note or card. 
 Preceding Laverne in death are her parents and husband Richard on December 30, 2002. 
 Survivors include sons, Dale Merklein and wife Lisa of Salina, and 
Dwight Merklein and wife Zita of Thermopolis, WY; daughter, Sally Pywell
 and husband Mark of Burdett, KS; siblings, Delwin Grau and wife Lorine 
of Littleton, CO, Melvin Grau and wife Grace and Leanna Driggs and 
husband Doug, all of Phillipsburg; sister-in-law Betty Zillinger and 
aunt Norma Preuss both of Stuttgart; grandson Lane Pywell of Wichita; 
and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. 
 A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 
10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg. Burial will follow 
in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Phillips County. Visitation will be 
held on Wednesday 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in 
Stockton with the family receiving friends 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
 Memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Hays
 Good Samaritan Society and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599586839744.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Laverne Mae Merklein, age 80, passed away on September 7, 2020, at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, KS. She was born on December 4, 1939, in Norton,
 KS, to Ernest H. and Mathilda (Tillie) M. (Vogel) Grau. 
 Laverne was baptized in infancy and confirmed in the faith on June 
28, 1953, at Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, KS. She graduated from 
Phillipsburg High School in 1957 and attended Brown Mackie College in 
Salina, KS. She married Richard C. Merklein on November 16, 1958, at 
Zion Lutheran Church. They had three children: Dale, Dwight and Sally. 
She spent most of her adult life living in Stockton and the last two 
years residing at Hays Good Samaritan Society where she was well taken 
care of and loved. 
 Laverne worked at Farmers State Bank in Stuttgart, Rooks County 
Nursing Home in Plainville, and retired as a dietary aide at the Solomon
 Valley Manor in Stockton. When her children were growing up she was 
involved in their activities as a Cub and Boy Scout den mother, a Girl 
Scout leader, and she taught Sunday school at the Methodist church. 
 When Laverne was in her 40's she learned to drive. After she retired
 she drove anywhere she wanted whether to visit Dwight in Wyoming, to 
Phillipsburg to visit relatives, or just for ice cream at The Chicken 
Inn. She even drove by herself to Canada taking different routes to 
visit friends and relatives and to see the country. 
 Another of Laverne's favorite pastimes was writing letters to 
friends and pen pals. It didn't matter who the person was, if they wrote
 back a friendship soon started. Even after she could no longer write 
she loved receiving a note or card. 
 Preceding Laverne in death are her parents and husband Richard on December 30, 2002. 
 Survivors include sons, Dale Merklein and wife Lisa of Salina, and 
Dwight Merklein and wife Zita of Thermopolis, WY; daughter, Sally Pywell
 and husband Mark of Burdett, KS; siblings, Delwin Grau and wife Lorine 
of Littleton, CO, Melvin Grau and wife Grace and Leanna Driggs and 
husband Doug, all of Phillipsburg; sister-in-law Betty Zillinger and 
aunt Norma Preuss both of Stuttgart; grandson Lane Pywell of Wichita; 
and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. 
 A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 
10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Phillipsburg. Burial will follow 
in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Rural Phillips County. Visitation will be 
held on Wednesday 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in 
Stockton with the family receiving friends 6:00-7:30 p.m. 
 Memorial contributions are suggested to Zion Lutheran Church or Hays
 Good Samaritan Society and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease 
Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Laverne Mae Merklein

James "Jim" W. Prochazka, 79, of Atwood, Kansas passed peacefully from 
this life on September 6, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. 

Born in McCook, NE to Bertha (Horinek) and Wenceslaus (W.E.) Prochazka 
on November 17, 1940, James was a lifelong resident of Rawlins County, 
KS. He attended elementary school at Queen of Driftwood School in the 
Driftwood Township of Northern Rawlins County, followed by Saint 
Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, KS, graduating with the Class of 
1958. Following a year at Kansas State University, Jim joined the Army 
Reserves in 1960, spending time in Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Fort 
Jackson, SC until his honorable discharge in 1965. He then returned to 
the family farm to pursue his passion of livestock, horses, farming, and
 ranching with his father. With unwavering pride in his community, Jim 
donated his time to many local councils and boards over the years, 
including 4-H Council, Rawlins County Rodeo Association, USD 318 School 
Board, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Council, Rawlins County 
Extension Council, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. 
On April 16, 1966, Jim married Patricia A. Arnold, daughter of Simon and
 Aldea (Plante) Arnold. Unto their union were born five children: 
Vanessa, Marcus, Valarie, Veanna, and Nicholas. 
Jim's adult years were spent on the farm and cattle feeding operation 
where he would eventually move his family in 1979. Following their 
years on the farm, Jim continued to provide for his family as owner of 
feedlot pen cleaning and excavating businesses, and as an owner operator
 for Landstar Inway for many years. Jim continued to be active into his 
retirement, with a few part-time jobs, none more enjoyable than his time
 spent, and friendships formed at CS Gas Company in Atwood. 
Jim maintained his role as the emotional and spiritual compass for his 
family throughout his life. A proud and dedicated patriarch, his family 
knew everything would be OK when Jim arrived with his calm presence. 
Relationships were important, and those close to Jim never had to 
question his admiration for them, especially his wife, children, and 
grandchildren. Jim was an avid gardening enthusiast and hero to 16 
grandchildren who thought he hung the moon. While generally a man of 
few words, he also cherished visits with family and friends, and, if you
 caught him at the right time, could find yourself in a conversation 
that could last for hours. 
James is preceded in death by parents, Bertha (Horinek) and W.E. 
Prochazka both Atwood, KS. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, 
Patricia (Arnold) Prochazka, Atwood, KS; daughter Vanessa (Doug) Merz, 
Atwood, KS, and their children, Kaitlin, Atwood, KS, Parker, Atwood, KS,
 Ashlynn, Manhattan, KS, and Rileyanne, Atwood, KS; son Marcus 
(Danielle) Prochazka, Greeley, CO and their daughters, Arianne and 
Gracie, Loveland, CO; daughter Valarie (Andy) Grollmes, Minden, NE and 
their sons, Luke, Landon and Logan, Minden, NE; daughter Veanna (Mitch)
 Loucks, Salina, KS, and their children, Avery, Annalise, Aiden, Brody 
and Breckyn, Salina, KS; son Nicholas (Karen) Prochazka, Colby, KS and 
their daughters, Annica and Olivia, Colby, KS; sisters, Mary Jane 
(Butch) Mires, McCook, NE, and Janet (the late Mick) Krahe, Topeka, KS; 
many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. 
Visitation will be 12:00 - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, then 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church, Atwood, followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. 
in the church. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 
10th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood with burial to follow in 
Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family
 strongly encourages the use of face coverings and social distancing as 
appropriate. 
Memorials in Jim’s honor can be made to the James W. Prochazka Memorial 
Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.
 For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>James "Jim" W. Prochazka, 79, of Atwood, Kansas passed peacefully from 
this life on September 6, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. 
Born in McCook, NE to Bertha (Horinek) and Wenceslaus (W.E.) Prochazka 
on November 17, 1940, James was a lifelong resident of Rawlins County, 
KS. He attended elementary school at Queen of Driftwood School in the 
Driftwood Township of Northern Rawlins County, followed by Saint 
Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, KS, graduating with the Class of 
1958. Following a year at Kansas State University, Jim joined the Army 
Reserves in 1960, spending time in Fort Leonard Wood, MO and Fort 
Jackson, SC until his honorable discharge in 1965. He then returned to 
the family farm to pursue his passion of livestock, horses, farming, and
 ranching with his father. With unwavering pride in his community, Jim 
donated his time to many local councils and boards over the years, 
including 4-H Council, Rawlins County Rodeo Association, USD 318 School 
Board, Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish Council, Rawlins County 
Extension Council, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. 
On April 16, 1966, Jim married Patricia A. Arnold, daughter of Simon and
 Aldea (Plante) Arnold. Unto their union were born five children: 
Vanessa, Marcus, Valarie, Veanna, and Nicholas. 
Jim's adult years were spent on the farm and cattle feeding operation 
where he would eventually move his family in 1979. Following their 
years on the farm, Jim continued to provide for his family as owner of 
feedlot pen cleaning and excavating businesses, and as an owner operator
 for Landstar Inway for many years. Jim continued to be active into his 
retirement, with a few part-time jobs, none more enjoyable than his time
 spent, and friendships formed at CS Gas Company in Atwood. 
Jim maintained his role as the emotional and spiritual compass for his 
family throughout his life. A proud and dedicated patriarch, his family 
knew everything would be OK when Jim arrived with his calm presence. 
Relationships were important, and those close to Jim never had to 
question his admiration for them, especially his wife, children, and 
grandchildren. Jim was an avid gardening enthusiast and hero to 16 
grandchildren who thought he hung the moon. While generally a man of 
few words, he also cherished visits with family and friends, and, if you
 caught him at the right time, could find yourself in a conversation 
that could last for hours. 
James is preceded in death by parents, Bertha (Horinek) and W.E. 
Prochazka both Atwood, KS. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, 
Patricia (Arnold) Prochazka, Atwood, KS; daughter Vanessa (Doug) Merz, 
Atwood, KS, and their children, Kaitlin, Atwood, KS, Parker, Atwood, KS,
 Ashlynn, Manhattan, KS, and Rileyanne, Atwood, KS; son Marcus 
(Danielle) Prochazka, Greeley, CO and their daughters, Arianne and 
Gracie, Loveland, CO; daughter Valarie (Andy) Grollmes, Minden, NE and 
their sons, Luke, Landon and Logan, Minden, NE; daughter Veanna (Mitch)
 Loucks, Salina, KS, and their children, Avery, Annalise, Aiden, Brody 
and Breckyn, Salina, KS; son Nicholas (Karen) Prochazka, Colby, KS and 
their daughters, Annica and Olivia, Colby, KS; sisters, Mary Jane 
(Butch) Mires, McCook, NE, and Janet (the late Mick) Krahe, Topeka, KS; 
many nieces, nephews, family members, and friends. 
Visitation will be 12:00 - 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 
Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, then 5:00- 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church, Atwood, followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. 
in the church. Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, September 
10th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood with burial to follow in 
Mount Calvary Cemetery, Atwood. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family
 strongly encourages the use of face coverings and social distancing as 
appropriate. 
Memorials in Jim’s honor can be made to the James W. Prochazka Memorial 
Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.
 For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

James 'Jim' W. Prochazka

Genevieve Eileen “Genny” Tanis, 99, went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 5, 2020.&nbsp; She was born February 13, 1921, in rural Osborne County, the daughter of Wesley E. and Elizabeth P. (Hofer) Heiser.

She was a farm wife and retired secretary.

Mrs. Tanis is preceded in death by her husband, Aura in 2008, her siblings, Delpha Shike and Dean Heiser.

She is survived by son, Jim Tanis (Ruth) of Hays; daughter, Barb Hoogeveen (Phil) of Sully, Iowa; daughter, Bonnie Tanis of Downs; son, John Tanis (Jan) of Cawker City, 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dispatch Christian Reformed Church, rural Cawker City.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, September 9,&nbsp; 2020 from 7-8:30 pm at the Church Fellowship Hall.&nbsp; Out of respect and as requested by the family, masks and social distancing are highly encouraged. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice and Resonate Global Mission (Amy Hoogeveen) in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

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 </figure>Genevieve Eileen “Genny” Tanis, 99, went to be with her Lord Saturday, September 5, 2020.&nbsp; She was born February 13, 1921, in rural Osborne County, the daughter of Wesley E. and Elizabeth P. (Hofer) Heiser.She was a farm wife and retired secretary.Mrs. Tanis is preceded in death by her husband, Aura in 2008, her siblings, Delpha Shike and Dean Heiser.She is survived by son, Jim Tanis (Ruth) of Hays; daughter, Barb Hoogeveen (Phil) of Sully, Iowa; daughter, Bonnie Tanis of Downs; son, John Tanis (Jan) of Cawker City, 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild.Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dispatch Christian Reformed Church, rural Cawker City.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be held Wednesday evening, September 9,&nbsp; 2020 from 7-8:30 pm at the Church Fellowship Hall.&nbsp; Out of respect and as requested by the family, masks and social distancing are highly encouraged. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice and Resonate Global Mission (Amy Hoogeveen) in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

Genevieve Eileen 'Genny' Tanis

Gene H. Holloway, born on Jan. 24, 1933, died Sept. 2, 2020, at 
Stafford County Hospital after a short illness with covered stays 
including Hutchinson and Pratt hospitals.

Gene is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Stafford; a son, Jay 
Holloway and wife Dawn of Great Bend; a granddaughter, Montana Holloway 
of Pratt; a step daughter, Debra Ackley of Wichita; grandson, Cain Amos 
and step grandson, Dallas Marlow; great grandchildren, Austin Amos, 
Madison Amos, Ryder Morris, Kaimana Morris, and Kairyana Morris; a great
 great grandchild, Kehgan Amos; brother in law, Karol Claypool; and 
nephew, TJ Claypool of Stafford. There are a host of neices and nephews 
from the Claypool, Holloway, Meridith and Lonnon families.

Gene is pre-deceased by his father, Henry Holloway of Wichita; his 
mother, Kathryn Ruby Potter of Wichita and aunt, Dr. Janet Holloway, 
anesthesiologist of Detroit, Michigan, both ladies had retired in Winter
 Haven, Florida.; son, Ronald Lee Ackley; sister, Sarah Holloway; and 
sister in law, Barbara Claypool.

Gene spent his working life at Beech Aircraft in Wichita where he met
 Mary Lou. They were married July 15, 1960. After 4000 were laid off at 
Beech, Boeing and Cessna, they moved to Stafford, Mary’s hometown and 
worked for Whitlock Fertilizer Plant. They moved to Great Bend in 1964 
and ran the Cooper Lawn &amp; Garden Center. Gene worked for many years 
selling cars for O'Connell Motors, Spruill Motors and Marmie Motors, 
then owned the Auto Mart used car lot.

Gene and Mary both loved to garden and worked the farmers market for 
over 20 years and many trips to bring Colorado peaches to the market. 
Gene loved to fish the Arkansas, Ninnescah and Walnut Rivers. The fish 
will miss his way of catch and release, and he will be missed by family 
and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12,
 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Arnold presiding. Thank 
you to Owen Song, international student of Gene and Mary from Seoul, 
South Korea, for saying a special prayer in Korean for grandpa. 
Memorials are suggested to the Church of Christ of Stafford, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Gene H. Holloway, born on Jan. 24, 1933, died Sept. 2, 2020, at 
Stafford County Hospital after a short illness with covered stays 
including Hutchinson and Pratt hospitals.Gene is survived by his wife, Mary Lou of Stafford; a son, Jay 
Holloway and wife Dawn of Great Bend; a granddaughter, Montana Holloway 
of Pratt; a step daughter, Debra Ackley of Wichita; grandson, Cain Amos 
and step grandson, Dallas Marlow; great grandchildren, Austin Amos, 
Madison Amos, Ryder Morris, Kaimana Morris, and Kairyana Morris; a great
 great grandchild, Kehgan Amos; brother in law, Karol Claypool; and 
nephew, TJ Claypool of Stafford. There are a host of neices and nephews 
from the Claypool, Holloway, Meridith and Lonnon families.Gene is pre-deceased by his father, Henry Holloway of Wichita; his 
mother, Kathryn Ruby Potter of Wichita and aunt, Dr. Janet Holloway, 
anesthesiologist of Detroit, Michigan, both ladies had retired in Winter
 Haven, Florida.; son, Ronald Lee Ackley; sister, Sarah Holloway; and 
sister in law, Barbara Claypool.Gene spent his working life at Beech Aircraft in Wichita where he met
 Mary Lou. They were married July 15, 1960. After 4000 were laid off at 
Beech, Boeing and Cessna, they moved to Stafford, Mary’s hometown and 
worked for Whitlock Fertilizer Plant. They moved to Great Bend in 1964 
and ran the Cooper Lawn &amp; Garden Center. Gene worked for many years 
selling cars for O'Connell Motors, Spruill Motors and Marmie Motors, 
then owned the Auto Mart used car lot.Gene and Mary both loved to garden and worked the farmers market for 
over 20 years and many trips to bring Colorado peaches to the market. 
Gene loved to fish the Arkansas, Ninnescah and Walnut Rivers. The fish 
will miss his way of catch and release, and he will be missed by family 
and friends.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 12,
 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Arnold presiding. Thank 
you to Owen Song, international student of Gene and Mary from Seoul, 
South Korea, for saying a special prayer in Korean for grandpa. 
Memorials are suggested to the Church of Christ of Stafford, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Gene H. Holloway

Vivian Amalee Slabaugh Barnes, age 91, died on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas.  She was born on October 26, 1928 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph Harlan Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Cook.  

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Dodge City, Kansas and the Order of the Eastern Star.  Vivian worked for Roche Bio Medical until her retirement.

On November 10, 1946 she married Roy Slabaugh in DeQueen, Arkansas,  He preceded her in death on November 9, 1976 in Dodge City, Kansas.  On May 18, 1979, she married Earl Harmon in Dodge City, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on September 1, 1984 in Dodge City, Kansas.  On February 8, 1985 she married Merle Barnes in Cimarron, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on March 11, 2005, in Dodge City, Kansas.

Survivors include - Children, Marilyn Legg (Earl) of Leoti, Kansas, Roger Slabaugh (Michelle) of Corvallis, Oregon, Ron Slabaugh (Lorraine) Hugo, Oklahoma, Don Slabaugh of Dodge City, Kansas; Step-Children, Roger Barnes of Topeka, Kansas, Lenis Dawson (Paul) Lawrence, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, 12 siblings, and two grandsons.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas. 

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to Wichita County Long term Care Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Vivian Amalee Slabaugh Barnes, age 91, died on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on October 26, 1928 in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph Harlan Lyons and Mary Elizabeth Cook. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Dodge City, Kansas and the Order of the Eastern Star. Vivian worked for Roche Bio Medical until her retirement.On November 10, 1946 she married Roy Slabaugh in DeQueen, Arkansas, He preceded her in death on November 9, 1976 in Dodge City, Kansas. On May 18, 1979, she married Earl Harmon in Dodge City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1984 in Dodge City, Kansas. On February 8, 1985 she married Merle Barnes in Cimarron, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 11, 2005, in Dodge City, Kansas.Survivors include - Children, Marilyn Legg (Earl) of Leoti, Kansas, Roger Slabaugh (Michelle) of Corvallis, Oregon, Ron Slabaugh (Lorraine) Hugo, Oklahoma, Don Slabaugh of Dodge City, Kansas; Step-Children, Roger Barnes of Topeka, Kansas, Lenis Dawson (Paul) Lawrence, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, 12 siblings, and two grandsons.Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas. There will be no calling times.Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to Wichita County Long term Care Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Vivian Amalee Slabaugh Barnes

John Lee Sparks Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; 
 John was born March 22, 1933 in Ennis, TX, the son of John Lee Sparks,
 Sr. and Ella Fern (Colvin) Sparks.&nbsp; John served in the United States 
Marine Corps during the Korean War and used the G.I. Bill to attend 
flying school and began a lifelong career in corporate aviation.&nbsp; After 
retiring, John always said the only time he missed flying was when he 
was awake. John married Ella M. Hubbard on December 14, 
1956.&nbsp; They shared many happy memories and enjoyed living in a number of
 interesting places due to his career.&nbsp; He was especially fond of hiking
 and RV travel trips to Canada and throughout the U.S.&nbsp; John and Ellie 
retired to Ellie's home town of Smith Center, KS in 2005.&nbsp; John enjoyed a
 number of hobbies, one of which was creating museum quality ship 
models.&nbsp; In 2012 John authored a book about his flying career called 
"The Last Flight Plan", Destination Unknown". John is survived by his wife Ellie, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 
 There will be a celebration of John's life at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials
 may be given to a recipient of your choice or St. Jude's Children's 
Hospital and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. 
Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

John Lee Sparks Jr., 87, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 in Wichita, KS.&nbsp; 
 John was born March 22, 1933 in Ennis, TX, the son of John Lee Sparks,
 Sr. and Ella Fern (Colvin) Sparks.&nbsp; John served in the United States 
Marine Corps during the Korean War and used the G.I. Bill to attend 
flying school and began a lifelong career in corporate aviation.&nbsp; After 
retiring, John always said the only time he missed flying was when he 
was awake. John married Ella M. Hubbard on December 14, 
1956.&nbsp; They shared many happy memories and enjoyed living in a number of
 interesting places due to his career.&nbsp; He was especially fond of hiking
 and RV travel trips to Canada and throughout the U.S.&nbsp; John and Ellie 
retired to Ellie's home town of Smith Center, KS in 2005.&nbsp; John enjoyed a
 number of hobbies, one of which was creating museum quality ship 
models.&nbsp; In 2012 John authored a book about his flying career called 
"The Last Flight Plan", Destination Unknown". John is survived by his wife Ellie, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 
 There will be a celebration of John's life at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials
 may be given to a recipient of your choice or St. Jude's Children's 
Hospital and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. 
Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

John Lee Sparks Jr.

Emmett J. McGinn, 75, La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at his home.

Emmett was born July 18, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, the son of John 
and Catherine (Yeager) McGinn. He was a resident of Rush County, Kansas,
 for 18 years, moving from Colorado. He was a 1963 graduate of Adams 
City High School, in Commerce City, Colorado. Following graduation, he 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to Beeville, Texas before 
duty on Kodiak Island, Alaska.

Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he later met 
and married Geraldine “Gerri” Schaffer on Sept. 6, 1969 at St. Catherine
 of Sienna Catholic Church, Denver, Colorado. They made Denver their 
home and had two children, Carlie and Greg. He found work as a 
purchasing and supply agent with the Colorado Army National Guard in the
 USPFO at Camp George West in Golden, Colorado, Dec. 1, 1971, continuing
 his service to this country. He retired with 42 years of service to the
 U.S. Armed Services.

He worked for the city of Thornton, Colorado as a purchasing and 
supply agent retiring from the city in 2002. While in Thornton, he 
participated in sports with his kids as a coach and also a soccer league
 referee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Church in Northglenn, Colorado. He became active in the U.S. 
Naval Sea Cadet Corps., achieving the rank of ensign when his son, Greg,
 became involved with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets.

In 2002, after his retirement, he and Gerri moved to LaCrosse, Kansas
 to enjoy a rural lifestyle. He became a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, and St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council, both of 
Liebenthal, Kansas. He was a member of American Legion Post 33, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Survivors include: his wife, Gerri, of La Crosse, Kansas; daughter, 
Carlie Van Winkle, Cheyenne, Wyoming; son, Greg McGinn (Kim), Denver, 
Colorado; three grandchildren, Amelia Rose Van Winkle, John Michael 
McGinn and Allyson Ann McGinn; three sisters, Loretta Capra (Rudy), 
Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Frances Stephens, Parker, Colorado; and Lorna 
Baldwin (Ed), of Canute, Oklahoma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim McGinn; sister, Catherine Lloyd; and his son-in-law, Steve Van Winkle.

Church visitation will be Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 
10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas. A rosary 
will be said at 10:00 a.m.

Funeral mass will follow visitation and rosary at 10:30 a.m. with Fr.
 Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, 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 St. Joseph Heritage Fund, Liebenthal, 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

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 </figure>Emmett J. McGinn, 75, La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at his home.Emmett was born July 18, 1945, in Denver, Colorado, the son of John 
and Catherine (Yeager) McGinn. He was a resident of Rush County, Kansas,
 for 18 years, moving from Colorado. He was a 1963 graduate of Adams 
City High School, in Commerce City, Colorado. Following graduation, he 
enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was assigned to Beeville, Texas before 
duty on Kodiak Island, Alaska.Following his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy, he later met 
and married Geraldine “Gerri” Schaffer on Sept. 6, 1969 at St. Catherine
 of Sienna Catholic Church, Denver, Colorado. They made Denver their 
home and had two children, Carlie and Greg. He found work as a 
purchasing and supply agent with the Colorado Army National Guard in the
 USPFO at Camp George West in Golden, Colorado, Dec. 1, 1971, continuing
 his service to this country. He retired with 42 years of service to the
 U.S. Armed Services.He worked for the city of Thornton, Colorado as a purchasing and 
supply agent retiring from the city in 2002. While in Thornton, he 
participated in sports with his kids as a coach and also a soccer league
 referee. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus at Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Church in Northglenn, Colorado. He became active in the U.S. 
Naval Sea Cadet Corps., achieving the rank of ensign when his son, Greg,
 became involved with the U.S. Naval Sea Cadets.In 2002, after his retirement, he and Gerri moved to LaCrosse, Kansas
 to enjoy a rural lifestyle. He became a member of St. Joseph Catholic 
Church, and St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Council, both of 
Liebenthal, Kansas. He was a member of American Legion Post 33, La 
Crosse, Kansas.Survivors include: his wife, Gerri, of La Crosse, Kansas; daughter, 
Carlie Van Winkle, Cheyenne, Wyoming; son, Greg McGinn (Kim), Denver, 
Colorado; three grandchildren, Amelia Rose Van Winkle, John Michael 
McGinn and Allyson Ann McGinn; three sisters, Loretta Capra (Rudy), 
Wheat Ridge, Colorado; Frances Stephens, Parker, Colorado; and Lorna 
Baldwin (Ed), of Canute, Oklahoma.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim McGinn; sister, Catherine Lloyd; and his son-in-law, Steve Van Winkle.Church visitation will be Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 
10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas. A rosary 
will be said at 10:00 a.m.Funeral mass will follow visitation and rosary at 10:30 a.m. with Fr.
 Stephen Dabanka officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, 
Liebenthal, 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 St. Joseph Heritage Fund, Liebenthal, 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

Emmett J. McGinn

Tim Eugene Hunt, 73, of North Platte, NE passed away on September 2, 
2020, at Great Plains Health. He was born on June 13, 1947, to Raleigh F. 
and Lilly W. (Lofkwist) Hunt at North Platte Memorial Hospital. He had 
Polio at 8 months old. Hunting, fishing (many master anglers) an extreme
 Nebraska Cornhusker fan, excellent musician (North Platte Barber 
Shoppers, High School Band and church with Kevin Latimer.)Tim was 
baptized in First Christian Church in North Platte, NE. Tim was a member
 of the United Methodist Church in Wellfleet, NE.&nbsp;

Tim was an excellent horseshoe pitcher, his brother taught him to 
swim by holding him under water until Tim came up fighting (swimming). 
He learned to ride a surf board that many others could not do, Tim even 
taught his dog to ride with him. He also enjoyed bowling. Tim was also a
 lifetime member of the North Platte Elks Club.

He worked various custodial jobs including, Environmental Services at
 Great Plains Regional Hospital for over ten years. Tim loved family 
reunions and many, many friends.

Tim was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister in law, Denise Kaye Sanders Hunt,

He is survived by brother, Terry (Vicky) of Bertrand, Nebraska, 
nephew; Allen Joe (Mitzi) Chadron, Chad Lynn (Cherlyn) Elm Creek, great 
nephews and nieces; &nbsp;Darrin James Hunt, Hays, KS, Denise Ann Hunt, Elm 
Creek, Ryan Larry(Karissa) Cox, North Platte, &nbsp;Nicole (Tim) Schmidt of 
North Platte , cousins; Dorothy (Connor) Gordon, NE, &nbsp;Ardis (Douglas) 
Lincoln, NE, &nbsp;Allen West (Arline) Hinton, OK, Douglas(Doris) Howard of 
North Platte.

Tim has a host of other family members; Gordon (Suzie) Temple, Larry 
Eisenbarth, Joe Harris of Torrington, WY., Steve (Cindy) Klein of 
Sterling, CO, Gerald (Ruth) Klein of Sterling, CO., Nancy (Tim) Clark of
 Ohio, Brian West, Hinton, OK, Brenda West of Hinton, OK, Jim (Dottie) 
Connor of San Antonio, TX, Dan (Kathy) Connor, Ellsworth, NE, Brenda 
Howard, Central Point, CA,Cody Thorton,OK; and special friend Bernard 
Gardner; along with numerous other friends who loved Tim.

Graveside services will be Friday September 11, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at 
Wellfleet Cemetery. The family request Husker attire for the service. 
Visitation will be Thursday September 10, 2020 from noon to 8:00 P.M. 
Memorials may be made to the family for later destination. Services will
 be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19. The
 service will be streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page 
for those that cannot attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted 
with arrangements. Sharing of memories and online condolences may be 
left at www.carpentermemorial.com.

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 </figure>Tim Eugene Hunt, 73, of North Platte, NE passed away on September 2, 
2020, at Great Plains Health. He was born on June 13, 1947, to Raleigh F. 
and Lilly W. (Lofkwist) Hunt at North Platte Memorial Hospital. He had 
Polio at 8 months old. Hunting, fishing (many master anglers) an extreme
 Nebraska Cornhusker fan, excellent musician (North Platte Barber 
Shoppers, High School Band and church with Kevin Latimer.)Tim was 
baptized in First Christian Church in North Platte, NE. Tim was a member
 of the United Methodist Church in Wellfleet, NE.&nbsp;Tim was an excellent horseshoe pitcher, his brother taught him to 
swim by holding him under water until Tim came up fighting (swimming). 
He learned to ride a surf board that many others could not do, Tim even 
taught his dog to ride with him. He also enjoyed bowling. Tim was also a
 lifetime member of the North Platte Elks Club.He worked various custodial jobs including, Environmental Services at
 Great Plains Regional Hospital for over ten years. Tim loved family 
reunions and many, many friends.Tim was preceded in death by his mother and father, sister in law, Denise Kaye Sanders Hunt,He is survived by brother, Terry (Vicky) of Bertrand, Nebraska, 
nephew; Allen Joe (Mitzi) Chadron, Chad Lynn (Cherlyn) Elm Creek, great 
nephews and nieces; &nbsp;Darrin James Hunt, Hays, KS, Denise Ann Hunt, Elm 
Creek, Ryan Larry(Karissa) Cox, North Platte, &nbsp;Nicole (Tim) Schmidt of 
North Platte , cousins; Dorothy (Connor) Gordon, NE, &nbsp;Ardis (Douglas) 
Lincoln, NE, &nbsp;Allen West (Arline) Hinton, OK, Douglas(Doris) Howard of 
North Platte.Tim has a host of other family members; Gordon (Suzie) Temple, Larry 
Eisenbarth, Joe Harris of Torrington, WY., Steve (Cindy) Klein of 
Sterling, CO, Gerald (Ruth) Klein of Sterling, CO., Nancy (Tim) Clark of
 Ohio, Brian West, Hinton, OK, Brenda West of Hinton, OK, Jim (Dottie) 
Connor of San Antonio, TX, Dan (Kathy) Connor, Ellsworth, NE, Brenda 
Howard, Central Point, CA,Cody Thorton,OK; and special friend Bernard 
Gardner; along with numerous other friends who loved Tim.Graveside services will be Friday September 11, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at 
Wellfleet Cemetery. The family request Husker attire for the service. 
Visitation will be Thursday September 10, 2020 from noon to 8:00 P.M. 
Memorials may be made to the family for later destination. Services will
 be held following all current health directives regarding Covid-19. The
 service will be streamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapel’s Facebook page 
for those that cannot attend. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted 
with arrangements. Sharing of memories and online condolences may be 
left at www.carpentermemorial.com.

Tim Eugene Hunt

Joan E. Molleker, 72, passed away September 4, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.

She was born May 5, 1948 in St. Francis, KS. the daughter of Amil Earnest and Jessie Marguerite Morlan Stunkel.

An area resident since May of 1980, she was a legal secretary for 
Smith, Burnett and Larson. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church, Larned Music Club, PVCH Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Budget
 Shop. She was an active church member where she played the organ and 
piano. She was also an avid reader and very well informed on a multiple 
array of subjects including religion and she loved her grandchildren and
 her newest great granddaughter very much.&nbsp;

On Feb 28, 1986 she married Jacques Molleker in Larned; He survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Scott (Sherry) Upson, Larned, 
KS, Blake (Jonna) Upson, Syracuse, KS, Eric (Tanya) Molleker, Valley 
Center, KS; two daughters, Jackie (Steve) Ehrlich, Woodbridge, VA, 
Tiffany (Jeff) Burris, Larned, KS; two brothers, Larry Stunkel, 
Hutchinson, KS and Royce Stunkel, Broken Arrow, OK; thirteen 
grandchildren, Corrie Upson, Connor Upson, Cadee Upson, Cammy Upson, 
Harleigh Ehrlich, Reaghan Burris, Mason Burris, Gabriel Upson, Garrett 
Upson, Gunnar Upson, Baileigh Upson, Kaidin Upson, Lennox Molleker and 
one great granddaughter, Chandler Burris.

She was preceded in death by a son, Wesley Paul Molleker.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned and live streamed via facebook 
live, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Vigil and Rosary service will
 be 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 with visitation from 9:00 am to 
7:00 pm at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Religious Education Endowment at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

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 </figure>Joan E. Molleker, 72, passed away September 4, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita.She was born May 5, 1948 in St. Francis, KS. the daughter of Amil Earnest and Jessie Marguerite Morlan Stunkel.An area resident since May of 1980, she was a legal secretary for 
Smith, Burnett and Larson. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church, Larned Music Club, PVCH Auxiliary and a volunteer at the Budget
 Shop. She was an active church member where she played the organ and 
piano. She was also an avid reader and very well informed on a multiple 
array of subjects including religion and she loved her grandchildren and
 her newest great granddaughter very much.&nbsp;On Feb 28, 1986 she married Jacques Molleker in Larned; He survives.Other survivors include: three sons, Scott (Sherry) Upson, Larned, 
KS, Blake (Jonna) Upson, Syracuse, KS, Eric (Tanya) Molleker, Valley 
Center, KS; two daughters, Jackie (Steve) Ehrlich, Woodbridge, VA, 
Tiffany (Jeff) Burris, Larned, KS; two brothers, Larry Stunkel, 
Hutchinson, KS and Royce Stunkel, Broken Arrow, OK; thirteen 
grandchildren, Corrie Upson, Connor Upson, Cadee Upson, Cammy Upson, 
Harleigh Ehrlich, Reaghan Burris, Mason Burris, Gabriel Upson, Garrett 
Upson, Gunnar Upson, Baileigh Upson, Kaidin Upson, Lennox Molleker and 
one great granddaughter, Chandler Burris.She was preceded in death by a son, Wesley Paul Molleker.Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned and live streamed via facebook 
live, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Vigil and Rosary service will
 be 7:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2020 with visitation from 9:00 am to 
7:00 pm at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Religious Education Endowment at Sacred
 Heart Catholic Church, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Joan E. Molleker

Glenn Schniepp, age 93, died on September 4, 2020 at the Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on November 4, 
1926 in Pauline, Kansas the son of Carl and Viola (Ficken) Schniepp. 
When he was 3 months old, they moved to Riverside, a community in Ness 
County in a Model T Ford.&nbsp;

When he was 5 years old, his family moved to a farm near Bazine where
 he resided for 89 years. He graduated from Bazine High School in 1945. 
He started to work for his brother, Cecil digging basements all over 
western Kansas. They had a territory from Bazine to Burlington, 
Colorado. Eventually, he and his brother Bob bought their own backhoes. 
This developed into Schniepp and Sons Construction, doing all kinds of 
concrete work. He also kept a farm operation going. One of the 
highlights of his life was when he was a teenager, he helped build the 
“Christ Pilot Me Hill.” A few years ago, he and his son, Charles redid 
the hill with large stone posts which he quarried.

On June 3, 1951, he married Phyllis Dreasher. They celebrated 69 
years together. Four sons were born into this home. Glenn and Phyllis 
sang for many funerals. He was a member of a Praise Team that sang. That
 was a night, once a week, that he looked forward to. He was a member of
 the Wet Walnut Valley Watershed for many years. He was a member of the 
United Methodist Church in Bazine, where he held offices and sang in the
 choir.

He was a very loving husband and father. He will be missed very much.
 He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Schniepp of Bazine; &nbsp;4 sons, Larry 
(Belinda) Schniepp of Shenandoah, Iowa, Terry (Colleen) Schniepp, Marlin
 (Billie) Schniepp all of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Charles Schniepp of 
Bazine; Kelle Schniepp, his favorite nurse of Ransom; a brother, Robert 
Schniepp of Madison, Wisconsin; 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 
and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 
brother, and 2 grandchildren.

Graveside service and burial will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 
10:00 A.M., at the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Friends may 
call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 
P.M. Monday, September 7, 2020 with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 
P.M. Masks are requested to be worn.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Christ Pilot Me Hill or the Bazine United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Glenn Schniepp, age 93, died on September 4, 2020 at the Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on November 4, 
1926 in Pauline, Kansas the son of Carl and Viola (Ficken) Schniepp. 
When he was 3 months old, they moved to Riverside, a community in Ness 
County in a Model T Ford.&nbsp;When he was 5 years old, his family moved to a farm near Bazine where
 he resided for 89 years. He graduated from Bazine High School in 1945. 
He started to work for his brother, Cecil digging basements all over 
western Kansas. They had a territory from Bazine to Burlington, 
Colorado. Eventually, he and his brother Bob bought their own backhoes. 
This developed into Schniepp and Sons Construction, doing all kinds of 
concrete work. He also kept a farm operation going. One of the 
highlights of his life was when he was a teenager, he helped build the 
“Christ Pilot Me Hill.” A few years ago, he and his son, Charles redid 
the hill with large stone posts which he quarried.On June 3, 1951, he married Phyllis Dreasher. They celebrated 69 
years together. Four sons were born into this home. Glenn and Phyllis 
sang for many funerals. He was a member of a Praise Team that sang. That
 was a night, once a week, that he looked forward to. He was a member of
 the Wet Walnut Valley Watershed for many years. He was a member of the 
United Methodist Church in Bazine, where he held offices and sang in the
 choir.He was a very loving husband and father. He will be missed very much.
 He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Schniepp of Bazine; &nbsp;4 sons, Larry 
(Belinda) Schniepp of Shenandoah, Iowa, Terry (Colleen) Schniepp, Marlin
 (Billie) Schniepp all of Cottage Grove, Minnesota, Charles Schniepp of 
Bazine; Kelle Schniepp, his favorite nurse of Ransom; a brother, Robert 
Schniepp of Madison, Wisconsin; 8 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 
and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 
brother, and 2 grandchildren.Graveside service and burial will be on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, 
10:00 A.M., at the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Friends may 
call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 
P.M. Monday, September 7, 2020 with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 
P.M. Masks are requested to be worn.Memorial contributions may be given to the Christ Pilot Me Hill or the Bazine United Methodist Church.

Glenn Schniepp

Alice Maudine Lantz, 93, Otis, Kansas, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Maudine was born April 8, 1927, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of 
Eugene Walker and Allie E. (Probasco) Steele.&nbsp; She was a 27 year 
resident of Rush County, Kansas, moving from California.&nbsp; &nbsp;A 1945 
graduate of Dickinson County High School, Chapman, Kansas, she was a 
homemaker and farm wife.&nbsp; Maudine also served as the librarian for the 
Clyde Public Library, Clyde, Kansas, and the Otis Community Library, 
Otis, Kansas.&nbsp; She also served on both library boards.

She was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary, and the UMW (United 
Methodist Women), both of Otis, Kansas.&nbsp; Maudine loved to sing, singing 
in the church choir, and quartet.&nbsp; Her love of singing and music was 
instilled in her when she was a young girl listening to her father play 
the fiddle at barn dances.

On August 3, 1957, she married Kenneth O. Lantz at Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death November 22, 2016.&nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Retired Colonel Dwight Engle (Annette),
 Napa, Idaho, and Alan Engle (Lanie), Manhattan, Kansas; three 
daughters, Yvonne Kuhl (Larry), Napa, Idaho, Evelyn Sohm, (Steve), Otis,
 Kansas, and Nola Newcomer, Kanopolis, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; and 24 
great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, John 
Engle; one brother, Gene Steele; and five sisters, Myrtle Blackwelder, 
Eunice Witwer, Neva Jamis, Helen Foerschler, and Evelyn Krause.

Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 5:00 P.M. to 
7:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Graveside service will be at Union Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; Because of the 
current challenges the world is facing at the present time, the 
funeral service and interment will be private, immediate family only.

Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well,&nbsp;please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Otis Community Library, Otis, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Alice Maudine Lantz, 93, Otis, Kansas, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Maudine was born April 8, 1927, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of 
Eugene Walker and Allie E. (Probasco) Steele.&nbsp; She was a 27 year 
resident of Rush County, Kansas, moving from California.&nbsp; &nbsp;A 1945 
graduate of Dickinson County High School, Chapman, Kansas, she was a 
homemaker and farm wife.&nbsp; Maudine also served as the librarian for the 
Clyde Public Library, Clyde, Kansas, and the Otis Community Library, 
Otis, Kansas.&nbsp; She also served on both library boards.She was a former member of the VFW Auxiliary, and the UMW (United 
Methodist Women), both of Otis, Kansas.&nbsp; Maudine loved to sing, singing 
in the church choir, and quartet.&nbsp; Her love of singing and music was 
instilled in her when she was a young girl listening to her father play 
the fiddle at barn dances.On August 3, 1957, she married Kenneth O. Lantz at Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death November 22, 2016.&nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Retired Colonel Dwight Engle (Annette),
 Napa, Idaho, and Alan Engle (Lanie), Manhattan, Kansas; three 
daughters, Yvonne Kuhl (Larry), Napa, Idaho, Evelyn Sohm, (Steve), Otis,
 Kansas, and Nola Newcomer, Kanopolis, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; and 24 
great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, John 
Engle; one brother, Gene Steele; and five sisters, Myrtle Blackwelder, 
Eunice Witwer, Neva Jamis, Helen Foerschler, and Evelyn Krause.Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9, 2020, from 5:00 P.M. to 
7:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Graveside service will be at Union Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; Because of the 
current challenges the world is facing at the present time, the 
funeral service and interment will be private, immediate family only.Social distancing is recommended.Masks are recommended.Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well,&nbsp;please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Otis Community Library, Otis, 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.

Alice Maudine Lantz

Florence Ruth Gideon, 84, Hays, died Sunday, September 6, 2020 at HaysMed.

She was born September 30, 1935 in 
Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Raymond Fritz and Ruby Rebecca (Koch)
 Eggers.&nbsp; In 1953 she graduated from Ellinwood High School.&nbsp; On August 
20, 1953 she was united in marriage to Fray Oland Gideon in Ellinwood, 
and they celebrated over 66 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on March 2, 2020.&nbsp; She was a cook at the Garden City Junior High 
School, worked at Travenol, and with her husband Fray, managed several 
hotels, where she was also the housekeeper.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
First Baptist Church in Hays, enjoyed working puzzle books, and loved 
spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren while 
managing the hotels.

Survivors include a son; Keith Gideon 
and wife Denise of Rossville, a daughter; Darla Froelich and husband Van
 of Walker, six grandchildren; Stephanie Avery and husband Damian, Amy 
Robinson and husband Donnie, Mike Gideon and wife Ronnie, Kegann Gideon,
 Chans Gideon, and Tiffany Hammerschmidt and husband Chad, 11 great 
grandchildren, and a sister; Rebecca Lopez and husband Robert of 
Appomattox, VA.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fray, and a great grandson Dalton Heard.

A private family inurnment will be at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, north of Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Hospice of HaysMed in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Florence Ruth Gideon, 84, Hays, died Sunday, September 6, 2020 at HaysMed.She was born September 30, 1935 in 
Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Raymond Fritz and Ruby Rebecca (Koch)
 Eggers.&nbsp; In 1953 she graduated from Ellinwood High School.&nbsp; On August 
20, 1953 she was united in marriage to Fray Oland Gideon in Ellinwood, 
and they celebrated over 66 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on March 2, 2020.&nbsp; She was a cook at the Garden City Junior High 
School, worked at Travenol, and with her husband Fray, managed several 
hotels, where she was also the housekeeper.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
First Baptist Church in Hays, enjoyed working puzzle books, and loved 
spending time with her family, especially with her grandchildren while 
managing the hotels.Survivors include a son; Keith Gideon 
and wife Denise of Rossville, a daughter; Darla Froelich and husband Van
 of Walker, six grandchildren; Stephanie Avery and husband Damian, Amy 
Robinson and husband Donnie, Mike Gideon and wife Ronnie, Kegann Gideon,
 Chans Gideon, and Tiffany Hammerschmidt and husband Chad, 11 great 
grandchildren, and a sister; Rebecca Lopez and husband Robert of 
Appomattox, VA.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Fray, and a great grandson Dalton Heard.A private family inurnment will be at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, north of Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Hospice of HaysMed in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Florence Ruth Gideon

Phillipsburg resident Roscoe R. Matteson passed away Saturday, 
September 5, 2020 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in 
Phillipsburg at the age of 99.

Roscoe was born September 5, 1921 in Phillips County, KS the son of 
Milton and Louisa (Abbott) Matteson.&nbsp; He was an Army WWII Veteran.

Survivors include his son, Ronald Matteson of rural Phillipsburg; two
 daughters, Jane Krug of Garden City and Doris Rauhut of Wichita; sister
 Norma Johnson of Phillipsburg; 8 grandchildren; and 19 great 
grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 
2020 in the United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake 
Stanwood officiating. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg with military honors.

Mr. Matteson will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc., Phillips County Retirement Center or United Methodist Church.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Roscoe R. Matteson passed away Saturday, 
September 5, 2020 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in 
Phillipsburg at the age of 99.Roscoe was born September 5, 1921 in Phillips County, KS the son of 
Milton and Louisa (Abbott) Matteson.&nbsp; He was an Army WWII Veteran.Survivors include his son, Ronald Matteson of rural Phillipsburg; two
 daughters, Jane Krug of Garden City and Doris Rauhut of Wichita; sister
 Norma Johnson of Phillipsburg; 8 grandchildren; and 19 great 
grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 9, 
2020 in the United Methodist Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake 
Stanwood officiating. &nbsp;The services will be streamed live on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg with military honors.Mr. Matteson will lie in state from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc., Phillips County Retirement Center or United Methodist Church.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 is in charge of arrangements.

Roscoe R. Matteson 

Dale Lee Olson, 89, a 1949 graduate of Decatur Community High School, 
died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby. 
He was born March 13, 1931, on the family homestead in rural Herndon in 
Rawlins County, the son of Robert L. and Hattie (Schmidt) Olson. He 
attended Plainview Rural School and was confirmed in the Herndon 
Covenant Church. 
He attended Kansas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of 
Science in Agriculture in 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four
 years followed by four years in the Reserves, attaining the rank of 
Airman First Class. He moved to Washington State in 1957, where he was a
 soil scientist in several locations for the Department of Agriculture 
until retiring in 1993 at Pasco, Wash. 
He enjoyed skiing, reading, fishing and square dancing and was awarded a
 Bachelor of Square Dancing from the American Square-Dancing Society in 
May 1985. 
He moved to Colby in 2011 and lived at Fairview Estates Retirement Center until moving to the Prairie Senior Living Complex. 
Survivors include a brother, Robert W. Olson, Celina, Texas, and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Olson, Herndon. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Keith Olson; a 
sister, Maxine (Bill) Peebles, and a sister-in-law, Sally Olson. 
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Oberlin 
Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Prairie Senior Living 
Complex or Herndon Covenant Church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, Kan., 67701

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 </figure>Dale Lee Olson, 89, a 1949 graduate of Decatur Community High School, 
died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020, at Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby. 
He was born March 13, 1931, on the family homestead in rural Herndon in 
Rawlins County, the son of Robert L. and Hattie (Schmidt) Olson. He 
attended Plainview Rural School and was confirmed in the Herndon 
Covenant Church. 
He attended Kansas State University, where he earned a Bachelor of 
Science in Agriculture in 1953. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four
 years followed by four years in the Reserves, attaining the rank of 
Airman First Class. He moved to Washington State in 1957, where he was a
 soil scientist in several locations for the Department of Agriculture 
until retiring in 1993 at Pasco, Wash. 
He enjoyed skiing, reading, fishing and square dancing and was awarded a
 Bachelor of Square Dancing from the American Square-Dancing Society in 
May 1985. 
He moved to Colby in 2011 and lived at Fairview Estates Retirement Center until moving to the Prairie Senior Living Complex. 
Survivors include a brother, Robert W. Olson, Celina, Texas, and a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Olson, Herndon. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Keith Olson; a 
sister, Maxine (Bill) Peebles, and a sister-in-law, Sally Olson. 
A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Oberlin 
Cemetery. Memorials have been established to Prairie Senior Living 
Complex or Herndon Covenant Church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box
 391, Colby, Kan., 67701

Dale Lee Olson

Ruth A. Winters passed away Monday,&nbsp; August 31, &nbsp;2020 at her home in Russell, KS. 
 She was born January 25, 1949 in Stockton, KS, the daughter of 
Lorraine Edward and Eunice (Maddox) Williams. &nbsp;Ruth married William 
Winters in Osborne, KS and to this union five children were born, 
Correna, Robert, Angela, Michael and Michele.&nbsp; They separated when the 
twins were two months old and later divorced.&nbsp; Ruth raised all five of 
her kids on her own.&nbsp; Ruth was a hard worker, she worked as a waitress 
and convenience store manager until she was forced to retire after a 
fall in 2013.&nbsp; Once retiring she was able to enjoy her eighteen 
grandchildren and spoil her twenty-four great grandchildren. 
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Rita, brothers 
Robert, Roger, Rick, Ron, Art and Ray and a granddaughter Jackie 
Kuhlmann. She is survived by her five children, Correna (Ray)
 Swaney, Robert (Kim) Winters all of Stockton, Angela (Bobby) Kuhlmann, 
Michael Winters all of Russell, Michele (Michael) Williams of SunTan 
Valley, AZ; a brother Roy (Kristie) Williams of Plainville, 18 
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A celebration of 
Ruth's life will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 
the Assembly of God Church, 120 S. Spruce, Stockton, KS&nbsp; 67669 with 
Pastor Kurt Coleman officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place in the 
Stockton Cemetery, Stockton, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the church 
and sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith
 Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

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 </figure>Ruth A. Winters passed away Monday,&nbsp; August 31, &nbsp;2020 at her home in Russell, KS. 
 She was born January 25, 1949 in Stockton, KS, the daughter of 
Lorraine Edward and Eunice (Maddox) Williams. &nbsp;Ruth married William 
Winters in Osborne, KS and to this union five children were born, 
Correna, Robert, Angela, Michael and Michele.&nbsp; They separated when the 
twins were two months old and later divorced.&nbsp; Ruth raised all five of 
her kids on her own.&nbsp; Ruth was a hard worker, she worked as a waitress 
and convenience store manager until she was forced to retire after a 
fall in 2013.&nbsp; Once retiring she was able to enjoy her eighteen 
grandchildren and spoil her twenty-four great grandchildren. 
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Rita, brothers 
Robert, Roger, Rick, Ron, Art and Ray and a granddaughter Jackie 
Kuhlmann. She is survived by her five children, Correna (Ray)
 Swaney, Robert (Kim) Winters all of Stockton, Angela (Bobby) Kuhlmann, 
Michael Winters all of Russell, Michele (Michael) Williams of SunTan 
Valley, AZ; a brother Roy (Kristie) Williams of Plainville, 18 
grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A celebration of 
Ruth's life will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 
the Assembly of God Church, 120 S. Spruce, Stockton, KS&nbsp; 67669 with 
Pastor Kurt Coleman officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place in the 
Stockton Cemetery, Stockton, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the church 
and sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith
 Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

Ruth A. Winters

Cliff LaMar Summers returned with honor to our loving Heavenly Father
 on the morning of September 5, 2020, after a long and courageous battle
 with Inclusion Body Myositis. Cliff was born September 17, 1948, in 
Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LaMar and Cleo (Johnson) Summers. Men wanted to 
be like him, women wanted him, but ultimately Janell Swagerty stole his 
heart. They were united in marriage on February 4, 1968, in Hugoton, 
Kansas. In October 1972, they were sealed for time and all eternity in 
the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 
Saints. Janell was his sweetheart. They built a beautiful life together,
 worked through hard times, good times and grew closer to one another. 
They look forward to spending eternity together.

Cliff joined the United States Navy in November 1967, during the 
Vietnam conflict. He proudly served his country aboard the USS Brister, 
USS Samuel Gompers, and USS Ernest G. Small. He was stationed in San 
Diego, California and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Cliff was a member of 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in various 
callings including Bishop, High Council, and Temple Worker just to name a
 few. He was always serving and trying to lighten the burdens of others.
 He loved the Savior and always tried to follow his example.

He was a very devoted father. Always making it to his children’s 
activities. He was the unofficial referee of GBHS football 87-89 and 
93-96. Sporting his own uniform and making the “correct calls” from the 
stands. He and Janell were involved in the Panther Booster Club and 
served as co-presidents at one time.

Working in the oil and gas industry for 48 years afforded him many 
friendships from all over. He was a past member of the Society of 
Petroleum Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, and Lions Club. To
 most, he was known as Cliffie, but his favorite title was that of Papa.
 A name he proudly honored. He adored his 17 grandchildren and they all 
knew that they were loved by him. Daxton, Cale, Ryan, Chance, Sydney, 
Shiloh, Caden, Reiss, Sloane, Bo, Kimber, Hunter, Koltin, Madison, Jack,
 Sammy, and Jensen.

Here’s to one amazing guy who was always fully present, freely 
sharing all that he had and forever focused on others. Tough to lose 
such a friend as this and thankfully, in Christ there are no final 
goodbyes. Survivors include, wife of the home; two sons; Shane 
Summers (Angie) of Salina, KS and Dustin Summers (Briannie) of 
Darlington, ID; three daughters, Stephanie Summers of Lehi, Utah, 
Liberty Miller (Scott) of American Fork, UT and Traci Fleming (Nate) of 
Great Bend, KS; seventeen wonderful grandchildren; mother and 
step-father Leo and Cleo Amy of Howe, ID; three brothers, Allan Summers 
(Debbie) of Blackfoot, ID, Dee Amy (Juliette) of Howe, ID and Kelly Amy 
(Cheryl) of Howe, ID; one sister, Sherry Smith (Dean) of Bancroft, ID. 
He is preceded in passing by his father, LaMar Summers, and son-in-law, 
Daniel Sanford.

He will be greatly missed for he was greatly loved.

Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday September 9, 2020, at 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend, with 
military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Bishop Peter 
Solie will be presiding. Interment will be at a later date in Howe, ID. 
Visitation will be 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday September 8, with the family
 receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Memorials may be given to the Great Bend Fire Department Activity Fund, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599445466529.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cliff LaMar Summers returned with honor to our loving Heavenly Father
 on the morning of September 5, 2020, after a long and courageous battle
 with Inclusion Body Myositis. Cliff was born September 17, 1948, in 
Idaho Falls, Idaho, to LaMar and Cleo (Johnson) Summers. Men wanted to 
be like him, women wanted him, but ultimately Janell Swagerty stole his 
heart. They were united in marriage on February 4, 1968, in Hugoton, 
Kansas. In October 1972, they were sealed for time and all eternity in 
the Idaho Falls Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day 
Saints. Janell was his sweetheart. They built a beautiful life together,
 worked through hard times, good times and grew closer to one another. 
They look forward to spending eternity together.Cliff joined the United States Navy in November 1967, during the 
Vietnam conflict. He proudly served his country aboard the USS Brister, 
USS Samuel Gompers, and USS Ernest G. Small. He was stationed in San 
Diego, California and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Cliff was a member of 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served in various 
callings including Bishop, High Council, and Temple Worker just to name a
 few. He was always serving and trying to lighten the burdens of others.
 He loved the Savior and always tried to follow his example.He was a very devoted father. Always making it to his children’s 
activities. He was the unofficial referee of GBHS football 87-89 and 
93-96. Sporting his own uniform and making the “correct calls” from the 
stands. He and Janell were involved in the Panther Booster Club and 
served as co-presidents at one time.Working in the oil and gas industry for 48 years afforded him many 
friendships from all over. He was a past member of the Society of 
Petroleum Engineers, American Petroleum Institute, and Lions Club. To
 most, he was known as Cliffie, but his favorite title was that of Papa.
 A name he proudly honored. He adored his 17 grandchildren and they all 
knew that they were loved by him. Daxton, Cale, Ryan, Chance, Sydney, 
Shiloh, Caden, Reiss, Sloane, Bo, Kimber, Hunter, Koltin, Madison, Jack,
 Sammy, and Jensen. Here’s to one amazing guy who was always fully present, freely 
sharing all that he had and forever focused on others. Tough to lose 
such a friend as this and thankfully, in Christ there are no final 
goodbyes. Survivors include, wife of the home; two sons; Shane 
Summers (Angie) of Salina, KS and Dustin Summers (Briannie) of 
Darlington, ID; three daughters, Stephanie Summers of Lehi, Utah, 
Liberty Miller (Scott) of American Fork, UT and Traci Fleming (Nate) of 
Great Bend, KS; seventeen wonderful grandchildren; mother and 
step-father Leo and Cleo Amy of Howe, ID; three brothers, Allan Summers 
(Debbie) of Blackfoot, ID, Dee Amy (Juliette) of Howe, ID and Kelly Amy 
(Cheryl) of Howe, ID; one sister, Sherry Smith (Dean) of Bancroft, ID. 
He is preceded in passing by his father, LaMar Summers, and son-in-law, 
Daniel Sanford.He will be greatly missed for he was greatly loved.Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday September 9, 2020, at 
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend, with 
military honors conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard. Bishop Peter 
Solie will be presiding. Interment will be at a later date in Howe, ID. 
Visitation will be 4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday September 8, with the family
 receiving friends from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Memorials may be given to the Great Bend Fire Department Activity Fund, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Cliff LaMar Summers

Clayton Lee Sprires, 82, died August 21, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington. He was born April 24, 1938, in Hoisington, the son
 of Cordrey and Maudie E. (Anglin) Spires. Clayton graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1956. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the 
United States Navy from 1956 to 1960.

A longtime Hoisington resident, Clayton worked in the oil field for 
many years for both Boger Brothers Drilling and Shirer Well Service. He 
was also a former policeman, postman, and most recently he was a bus 
driver for the Hoisington schools for the last 12 years. He also had a 
dance band that he loved singing and playing the guitar most weekends! 
He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all 
his heart. And loved his bus kids as well. Everyone that met him enjoyed
 his stories of the past and the genuine person that he always was.

In June of 1962, he married Sandra Sowles, they divorced 12 years 
later. He then married Linda F. Smith on June 22, 1973, in Garden City, 
Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2016.

Survivors include; six children, Machelle Mujica of Garden City, 
Shelly Bownes of Hoisington, Lorrie High of Washington, Pennslyvania, 
Bonnie Brungardt of Hoisington, Cindy Anderson of Hoisington, and 
Clayton “Lee” Spires, Jr. of Wichita; a brother, William “Bill” Spires 
of Centennial, Colorado, and a sister, Shirley Juby of Gillette, 
Wyoming; 18 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and seven siblings, 
Briace Spires, Nadine Beeman, Melba Maggard, Berniece Whitaker, Twilla 
Brack, LaVern Spires, and Basil Jantz.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with family to greet to friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m.,Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gary Clark presiding. 
Inurnment will be at a later date in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Clayton Spires Memorial Fund in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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 </figure>Clayton Lee Sprires, 82, died August 21, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington. He was born April 24, 1938, in Hoisington, the son
 of Cordrey and Maudie E. (Anglin) Spires. Clayton graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1956. He was a Vietnam Veteran serving in the 
United States Navy from 1956 to 1960.A longtime Hoisington resident, Clayton worked in the oil field for 
many years for both Boger Brothers Drilling and Shirer Well Service. He 
was also a former policeman, postman, and most recently he was a bus 
driver for the Hoisington schools for the last 12 years. He also had a 
dance band that he loved singing and playing the guitar most weekends! 
He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with all 
his heart. And loved his bus kids as well. Everyone that met him enjoyed
 his stories of the past and the genuine person that he always was.In June of 1962, he married Sandra Sowles, they divorced 12 years 
later. He then married Linda F. Smith on June 22, 1973, in Garden City, 
Kansas. She preceded him in death on September 27, 2016.Survivors include; six children, Machelle Mujica of Garden City, 
Shelly Bownes of Hoisington, Lorrie High of Washington, Pennslyvania, 
Bonnie Brungardt of Hoisington, Cindy Anderson of Hoisington, and 
Clayton “Lee” Spires, Jr. of Wichita; a brother, William “Bill” Spires 
of Centennial, Colorado, and a sister, Shirley Juby of Gillette, 
Wyoming; 18 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and seven siblings, 
Briace Spires, Nadine Beeman, Melba Maggard, Berniece Whitaker, Twilla 
Brack, LaVern Spires, and Basil Jantz.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with family to greet to friends from 6 to 8 p.m.Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m.,Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gary Clark presiding. 
Inurnment will be at a later date in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the Clayton Spires Memorial Fund in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Clayton Lee Sprires

Bobby Ray Burchfield passed away on September 3, 2020 Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, TX.

Bobby was born on December 20, 1936 to Byrd and Melvia Burchfield on a
 farm near Whitewright, TX.&nbsp; He was employed by Texas-New-Mexico Power 
Co for 37 years.

He married Nola Faye Bass in 1956.&nbsp; They later divorced.

He is survived by his wife, Betty of Lewisville, TX, Daughters, Kathy
 (Greg) Mitchell of Germantown, WI, Janet (Tone') Gonzales of 
Bridgeport, TX, Kaylene (Richard) Foley of Rockport, TX

Sons, Brad (Janelle) Burchfield of Lewisville, Mark (Kandi) Zimmerman
 of Abilene, TX, Kevin (Mary) Zimmerman of Goodland, KS, Craig (Karen) 
Zimmerman of Parker, CO, Daughter-in-law, Sue Burchfield of Argyle, TX.

Sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren in addition to his
 brother JW(Joyce) Burchfield of Brenham, TX, his sisters Doris (Lewis) 
Sheridan of Paris, TX., Dorothy (Jim) Huckaby of Sherman, TX

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, son, Keith Burchfield, brother, Jimmy Burchfield, and his sister, Peggy Smith.

A memorial service will be held at Northview Baptist Church in 
Lewisville, TX on Tuesday, Sept. 15th a 1:00p.m.&nbsp; Visitation will take 
place one hour prior to service time.

Graveside services will take place on Sat. Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, KS.

Memorials may be made to Northview Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, 2021 N. Mill St. Lewisville, TX

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

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 </figure>Bobby Ray Burchfield passed away on September 3, 2020 Presbyterian Hospital in Plano, TX.Bobby was born on December 20, 1936 to Byrd and Melvia Burchfield on a
 farm near Whitewright, TX.&nbsp; He was employed by Texas-New-Mexico Power 
Co for 37 years.He married Nola Faye Bass in 1956.&nbsp; They later divorced.He is survived by his wife, Betty of Lewisville, TX, Daughters, Kathy
 (Greg) Mitchell of Germantown, WI, Janet (Tone') Gonzales of 
Bridgeport, TX, Kaylene (Richard) Foley of Rockport, TXSons, Brad (Janelle) Burchfield of Lewisville, Mark (Kandi) Zimmerman
 of Abilene, TX, Kevin (Mary) Zimmerman of Goodland, KS, Craig (Karen) 
Zimmerman of Parker, CO, Daughter-in-law, Sue Burchfield of Argyle, TX.Sixteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren in addition to his
 brother JW(Joyce) Burchfield of Brenham, TX, his sisters Doris (Lewis) 
Sheridan of Paris, TX., Dorothy (Jim) Huckaby of Sherman, TXBobby was preceded in death by his parents, son, Keith Burchfield, brother, Jimmy Burchfield, and his sister, Peggy Smith.A memorial service will be held at Northview Baptist Church in 
Lewisville, TX on Tuesday, Sept. 15th a 1:00p.m.&nbsp; Visitation will take 
place one hour prior to service time.Graveside services will take place on Sat. Sept. 19th at 3:00 p.m. (Mountain Time) at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, KS.Memorials may be made to Northview Baptist Church Bldg. Fund, 2021 N. Mill St. Lewisville, TXClick <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Bobby-Burchfield">HERE</a> for service details.

Bobby Ray Burchfield

Alec Paul “Putz” Hrabe passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 3, 
2020 in Rooks County, at the age of 57. 

Alec was born to Doyle and 
Dorothy (Thyfault) Hrabe on April 23, 1963 at the Hays Hospital in Hays,
 Kansas. He was united in marriage to Vicky (Rockford) Hrabe on June 11,
 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alec had three children: Brock, Jeremy, and 
Jordan.
 Putz was a life-long resident of Stockton. He graduated from 
Stockton High School with the class of 1982. He then farmed and worked 
in maintenance for the Plainville High School. He served as a 
firefighter and for several years was fire chief. If he wasn’t working 
or putting out fires, he enjoyed spending time in his garage tinkering, 
chasing coyotes or storms, and bird hunting. Putz loved his family 
including his dogs: Spot, Smudge, and Sally Mae, and cat Sherlock.
 He is survived by his wife, Vicky Hrabe of the home; children, Brock
 (Debbie) Kolar of Woodston, Jeremy Hrabe of Stockton, and Jordan 
(Michael) Carpenter of Stockton; siblings, Gina Muir of Stockton and 
Chris (Jean) Hrabe of Salina, KS; and seven grandchildren, Cheston, 
Brook, Kyler, Dayton, Serenity, Bentley, and Haddie.
 Putz is preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Dorothy Hrabe; brother, Brad Hrabe; and brother-in-law, Brad Muir.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton starting at 10:30 A.M. There 
will be no public visitation.
 As we acknowledge Putz’s wishes, the family has requested that those
 who attend the service dress in casual and comfortable attire.
 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

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 </figure>Alec Paul “Putz” Hrabe passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 3, 
2020 in Rooks County, at the age of 57. Alec was born to Doyle and 
Dorothy (Thyfault) Hrabe on April 23, 1963 at the Hays Hospital in Hays,
 Kansas. He was united in marriage to Vicky (Rockford) Hrabe on June 11,
 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Alec had three children: Brock, Jeremy, and 
Jordan.
 Putz was a life-long resident of Stockton. He graduated from 
Stockton High School with the class of 1982. He then farmed and worked 
in maintenance for the Plainville High School. He served as a 
firefighter and for several years was fire chief. If he wasn’t working 
or putting out fires, he enjoyed spending time in his garage tinkering, 
chasing coyotes or storms, and bird hunting. Putz loved his family 
including his dogs: Spot, Smudge, and Sally Mae, and cat Sherlock.
 He is survived by his wife, Vicky Hrabe of the home; children, Brock
 (Debbie) Kolar of Woodston, Jeremy Hrabe of Stockton, and Jordan 
(Michael) Carpenter of Stockton; siblings, Gina Muir of Stockton and 
Chris (Jean) Hrabe of Salina, KS; and seven grandchildren, Cheston, 
Brook, Kyler, Dayton, Serenity, Bentley, and Haddie.
 Putz is preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Dorothy Hrabe; brother, Brad Hrabe; and brother-in-law, Brad Muir.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton starting at 10:30 A.M. There 
will be no public visitation.
 As we acknowledge Putz’s wishes, the family has requested that those
 who attend the service dress in casual and comfortable attire.
 Online condolences can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Alec Paul Hrabe

Jerry R. Newman, 56, La Crosse, Kansas, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at his home.

Jerry was born October 5, 1963, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of William and Louise (Cecil) Newman.&nbsp; He was a resident of Rush County, Kansas, for 3 ½ years, moving from Pontiac, Illinois. &nbsp; He was a laborer in the oil industry.

Jerry enjoyed fishing and watching football.

On November 4, 1994, he married Sheila Lester at Morris, Illinois. &nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Sheila Newman, La Crosse, Kansas; one son, Jerry Newman II (fiancée, Tressidy Barenberg), Pontiac, Illinois; one daughter, Brandi Ostrom (Jerred), La Crosse, Kansas; three grandchildren, Triniti Ostrom, Tristan Ostrom, and Braxton Lee Newman who is on the way; three brothers, Jim “Bubba” Newman, Billy Newman, and Mike Newman; and two sisters, Brenda Sue Alexander, and Debbie Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry “Dale” Newman, and Gary Newman.

The family will conduct a memorial service Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mark Sizemore officiating. &nbsp;

Social distancing is recommended.&nbsp;Masks are recommended.&nbsp;Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well,&nbsp;&nbsp;please send condolences via the online guestbook or mail.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Jerry R. Newman Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Jerry R. Newman, 56, La Crosse, Kansas, died Friday, September 4, 2020, at his home.Jerry was born October 5, 1963, in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of William and Louise (Cecil) Newman.&nbsp; He was a resident of Rush County, Kansas, for 3 ½ years, moving from Pontiac, Illinois. &nbsp; He was a laborer in the oil industry.Jerry enjoyed fishing and watching football.On November 4, 1994, he married Sheila Lester at Morris, Illinois. &nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Sheila Newman, La Crosse, Kansas; one son, Jerry Newman II (fiancée, Tressidy Barenberg), Pontiac, Illinois; one daughter, Brandi Ostrom (Jerred), La Crosse, Kansas; three grandchildren, Triniti Ostrom, Tristan Ostrom, and Braxton Lee Newman who is on the way; three brothers, Jim “Bubba” Newman, Billy Newman, and Mike Newman; and two sisters, Brenda Sue Alexander, and Debbie Jones.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry “Dale” Newman, and Gary Newman.The family will conduct a memorial service Thursday, September 10, 2020, at 1:00 P.M. at the First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mark Sizemore officiating. &nbsp;Social distancing is recommended.&nbsp;Masks are recommended.&nbsp;Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well,&nbsp;&nbsp;please send condolences via the online guestbook or mail.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Jerry R. Newman Memorial Fund.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.

Jerry R. Newman

Josephine Frances Dauber Schulte was born March 3, 1923, in Hays, KS,
 and died at the age of 97 on August 29, 2020. She spent her childhood 
near Bunker Hill, KS, where her parents farmed and ranched. She attended
 Cedar Creek, a one room elementary school, and graduated from Bunker 
Hill High School. She attended Fort Hays State College and taught in 
rural schools in the Russell area and then went on to earn a BS degree 
in Home Economics from Fort Hays State in 1948. She later taught 
Clothing at Dodge City Senior High School. She was also a couture 
seamstress and used her skills to make many tailored clothing items and 
special occasion dresses.

Josephine met the love of her life, Louis Schulte, at a wedding 
dance, and they were married June 14, 1949, making their home outside 
Norton, KS. Together they raised five children, ran a farming and 
ranching operation, and were active in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church and the Norton community. Jo also belonged to American 
Association of University Women and Delta Kappa Gamma. For over 35 
years, Jo was a substitute teacher in the Norton Community Schools.

After Louis’s death in 1993, Jo moved to Hays, Kansas and was active 
in Friends of the Library, Meals on Wheels, and Big Creek Quilt Guild. 
At St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Jo was involved in both Ladies 
Guild and the catechumen program, where she enjoyed teaching church 
history.&nbsp; Because of her talent and generosity, countless people have 
benefited from receiving hand sewn quilts and gifts of needlework. Jo 
enjoyed reading and instilled that love in generations of her family.

In recent years, she made her home in Overland Park, living with 
family. During that time, Jo and her family received excellent support 
from caregivers, nurses, home health aides, therapists, chaplains, and 
social workers from Catholic Communities Hospice and Phoenix Home Health
 as well as the eucharistic ministry of St. Pius X Church. Her family is
 grateful for the care and concern she received.

She is survived by her sister, Rosanna Gleason, Kinsley KS; her 
children: Paula Neuer (Fred), Shawnee, KS; Luanne Schulte (Matt 
Anderson), San Francisco, CA; Jo Jean Schulte (David Johnson), Overland 
Park, KS; Clare Gustin (Brent), Hays, KS; and Maury Schulte, Overland 
Park, KS; grandchildren: Eric Neuer (Melinie), Olathe, KS, Chris Neuer 
(Gabrianna), Lake Quivera, KS, Anne Hayter (Doran), Platte City, KS, 
Keith Gustin (Sara Nicole), Hays, KS, Sarah Jo Gustin, Kansas City, KS, 
Austin Johnson, Loveland, CO, and David Johnson, Fort Collins, CO; great
 grandchildren: Delaney and Avery Neuer; Fritz, Felix and Franklin 
Neuer; Clare Hayter; Levi Gustin; and Zayden Johnson; many nieces and 
nephews, and many friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, Louis; her brother, Joseph Jr. 
and wife Kathleen; her sister, Edna Dauber Schulte and husband Elmer 
Schulte; brother-in-law, James Gleason, and an infant brother, Richard 
Dauber.

Due to the current pandemic, a memorial mass will be announced at a 
later date. Final interment will be in the cemetery of Norton, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Louis 
and Josephine Schulte Family Scholarship at:&nbsp; Fort Hays State 
University: <a href="https://foundation.fhsu.edu/schulte-family-scholarship">https://foundation.fhsu.edu/schulte-family-scholarship</a> or, St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas <a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/KS870/26056">https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/KS870/26056</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Big Creek Guild, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigCreekQuiltGuild/">https://www.facebook.com/BigCreekQuiltGuild/</a>

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 </figure>Josephine Frances Dauber Schulte was born March 3, 1923, in Hays, KS,
 and died at the age of 97 on August 29, 2020. She spent her childhood 
near Bunker Hill, KS, where her parents farmed and ranched. She attended
 Cedar Creek, a one room elementary school, and graduated from Bunker 
Hill High School. She attended Fort Hays State College and taught in 
rural schools in the Russell area and then went on to earn a BS degree 
in Home Economics from Fort Hays State in 1948. She later taught 
Clothing at Dodge City Senior High School. She was also a couture 
seamstress and used her skills to make many tailored clothing items and 
special occasion dresses.Josephine met the love of her life, Louis Schulte, at a wedding 
dance, and they were married June 14, 1949, making their home outside 
Norton, KS. Together they raised five children, ran a farming and 
ranching operation, and were active in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church and the Norton community. Jo also belonged to American 
Association of University Women and Delta Kappa Gamma. For over 35 
years, Jo was a substitute teacher in the Norton Community Schools.After Louis’s death in 1993, Jo moved to Hays, Kansas and was active 
in Friends of the Library, Meals on Wheels, and Big Creek Quilt Guild. 
At St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Jo was involved in both Ladies 
Guild and the catechumen program, where she enjoyed teaching church 
history.&nbsp; Because of her talent and generosity, countless people have 
benefited from receiving hand sewn quilts and gifts of needlework. Jo 
enjoyed reading and instilled that love in generations of her family.In recent years, she made her home in Overland Park, living with 
family. During that time, Jo and her family received excellent support 
from caregivers, nurses, home health aides, therapists, chaplains, and 
social workers from Catholic Communities Hospice and Phoenix Home Health
 as well as the eucharistic ministry of St. Pius X Church. Her family is
 grateful for the care and concern she received.She is survived by her sister, Rosanna Gleason, Kinsley KS; her 
children: Paula Neuer (Fred), Shawnee, KS; Luanne Schulte (Matt 
Anderson), San Francisco, CA; Jo Jean Schulte (David Johnson), Overland 
Park, KS; Clare Gustin (Brent), Hays, KS; and Maury Schulte, Overland 
Park, KS; grandchildren: Eric Neuer (Melinie), Olathe, KS, Chris Neuer 
(Gabrianna), Lake Quivera, KS, Anne Hayter (Doran), Platte City, KS, 
Keith Gustin (Sara Nicole), Hays, KS, Sarah Jo Gustin, Kansas City, KS, 
Austin Johnson, Loveland, CO, and David Johnson, Fort Collins, CO; great
 grandchildren: Delaney and Avery Neuer; Fritz, Felix and Franklin 
Neuer; Clare Hayter; Levi Gustin; and Zayden Johnson; many nieces and 
nephews, and many friends.She was predeceased by her husband, Louis; her brother, Joseph Jr. 
and wife Kathleen; her sister, Edna Dauber Schulte and husband Elmer 
Schulte; brother-in-law, James Gleason, and an infant brother, Richard 
Dauber.Due to the current pandemic, a memorial mass will be announced at a 
later date. Final interment will be in the cemetery of Norton, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Louis 
and Josephine Schulte Family Scholarship at:&nbsp; Fort Hays State 
University: <a href="https://foundation.fhsu.edu/schulte-family-scholarship">https://foundation.fhsu.edu/schulte-family-scholarship</a> or, St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas <a href="https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/KS870/26056">https://membership.faithdirect.net/givenow/KS870/26056</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Big Creek Guild, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BigCreekQuiltGuild/">https://www.facebook.com/BigCreekQuiltGuild/</a>

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