Tamara Kay Okon, 59, passed away October 16, 2020, at The University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Med campus, Hays, Kansas.

She was born June 20, 1961, in Mississippi; the daughter of William 
Elgra and Janette Sue Vincent Wedgeworth.&nbsp; A Larned resident since 2010,
 moving from Great Bend, she was a Certified Nurses Aide.

Survivors include; four sons, Daniel Etim, Atchison, Richard Etim, 
Larned, Joseph Wedgeworth, Atchison, Jared Wedgeworth, Atchison; a 
daughter, Cayleigh Brassfield, Bogue; a brother, Bill Wedgeworth, 
Mississippi and thirteen grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place, please contact the family at 1-913-246-2259 for the Celebration of Life service details.

Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Tamara Kay Okon, 59, passed away October 16, 2020, at The University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Med campus, Hays, Kansas.She was born June 20, 1961, in Mississippi; the daughter of William 
Elgra and Janette Sue Vincent Wedgeworth.&nbsp; A Larned resident since 2010,
 moving from Great Bend, she was a Certified Nurses Aide.She was of the Methodist Faith.Survivors include; four sons, Daniel Etim, Atchison, Richard Etim, 
Larned, Joseph Wedgeworth, Atchison, Jared Wedgeworth, Atchison; a 
daughter, Cayleigh Brassfield, Bogue; a brother, Bill Wedgeworth, 
Mississippi and thirteen grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place, please contact the family at 1-913-246-2259 for the Celebration of Life service details.Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Tamara Kay Okon

Matthew Rein Driscoll passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born January 29, 1978, in Salina, KS and was the oldest of four boys.

Matt attended Elementary, Middle &amp; High School in Russell, KS graduating in 1997. He was always active in school and community affairs, an Honor student and an Eagle Scout.

He attended the University of Kansas. While at KU he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. After graduation he traveled to New York City and was employed by Sotheby’s. He enjoyed his work with them appraising, valuing and selling antiques and works of art. After the events of 9/11/01 he wanted to move closer to Kansas. He was employed with J.P. Morgan in Kansas City for a few years. He subsequently decided he wanted something different. He enrolled and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute in Scottsdale, AZ. After receiving his degree he was employed as a chef in various restaurants from Alaska to the Mid-West. He was affiliated with and instructor at NCK Technical College in Hays, KS. He was also employed with Driscoll Law Office and a member of the Russell City Council.

Survivors are his partner Dustin Poche; parents: Jerry &amp; Patty Driscoll; brothers: Brody (Courtney) Driscoll; Casey (Kayla) Driscoll; Ryan (Alex) Driscoll; nephew: Chase Driscoll; nieces: Vayda, Maycie and Savanna Driscoll. He also left numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Colette Driscoll and Alvin and Lillian Rein.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s Queen of Angles Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the mortuary.  A parish vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the church.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to the Matthew R. Driscoll Memorial Fund and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service.

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 </figure>Matthew Rein Driscoll passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born January 29, 1978, in Salina, KS and was the oldest of four boys.Matt attended Elementary, Middle &amp; High School in Russell, KS graduating in 1997. He was always active in school and community affairs, an Honor student and an Eagle Scout.He attended the University of Kansas. While at KU he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. After graduation he traveled to New York City and was employed by Sotheby’s. He enjoyed his work with them appraising, valuing and selling antiques and works of art. After the events of 9/11/01 he wanted to move closer to Kansas. He was employed with J.P. Morgan in Kansas City for a few years. He subsequently decided he wanted something different. He enrolled and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute in Scottsdale, AZ. After receiving his degree he was employed as a chef in various restaurants from Alaska to the Mid-West. He was affiliated with and instructor at NCK Technical College in Hays, KS. He was also employed with Driscoll Law Office and a member of the Russell City Council.Survivors are his partner Dustin Poche; parents: Jerry &amp; Patty Driscoll; brothers: Brody (Courtney) Driscoll; Casey (Kayla) Driscoll; Ryan (Alex) Driscoll; nephew: Chase Driscoll; nieces: Vayda, Maycie and Savanna Driscoll. He also left numerous other relatives and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Colette Driscoll and Alvin and Lillian Rein.A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s Queen of Angles Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the mortuary. A parish vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to the Matthew R. Driscoll Memorial Fund and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service.

Matthew Rein Driscoll

Norton resident Veryl Dale Nyland, son of Henry and Edith (Penning) 
Nyland was born November 15, 1928, near Calvert, KS and passed away on 
October 18, 2020, at the Andbe Home, Norton, KS at the age of 91.

Veryl lived most of his life in the Norton area and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until retirement.

He is survived by three daughters Lois Peters and husband Alan of 
Inman, KS, Joyce Rogers and husband Jack of Long Island, KS and Karen 
Smith and husband Bob of Norton, KS; 11 grandchildren; 36 great 
grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margarette; daughter 
Marjorie Lambert; great grandson Dusty Layne Yocum; brothers Wayne, 
Warren and Alfred who died in infancy; and a son-in-law LeRoy Lambert.

Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment will take place at Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Andbe Home c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Norton resident Veryl Dale Nyland, son of Henry and Edith (Penning) 
Nyland was born November 15, 1928, near Calvert, KS and passed away on 
October 18, 2020, at the Andbe Home, Norton, KS at the age of 91.Veryl lived most of his life in the Norton area and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until retirement.He is survived by three daughters Lois Peters and husband Alan of 
Inman, KS, Joyce Rogers and husband Jack of Long Island, KS and Karen 
Smith and husband Bob of Norton, KS; 11 grandchildren; 36 great 
grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margarette; daughter 
Marjorie Lambert; great grandson Dusty Layne Yocum; brothers Wayne, 
Warren and Alfred who died in infancy; and a son-in-law LeRoy Lambert.Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment will take place at Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Andbe Home c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Veryl Dale Nyland

Joseph “Joey” McFee, 22, of Atwood, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. He 
was born April 28, 1998, to Timothy and Hope (Indermuhle) McFee. 
Joey was always very busy. He was introduced to the wrestling room at 3 
years old where he would watch practice since his dad was coaching, 
which lead to being there for the Kids Club practices. Joey was never 
big, he wrestled 58# for three years in a row. But he was quick and 
scrappy. He went to the kid’s state tournament in Topeka several times, 
and placed at high school state 2 of his 3 times qualifying. He wrestled
 all over Kansas, into Colorado and Nebraska. This even took him to 
Australia to the Down Under Wrestling international event where he 
placed 5th. 
When Joey wasn’t wrestling, he was at scouts. He started scouts as soon 
as he could. He liked to learn, everything was interesting and scouts is
 a try it and learn it kind of deal. He could cook, as long as it was 
outside, and tie about any knot and set up almost every kind of tent. 
Joey worked on badges just to try new stuff. 
Joey was in the Camp Hansen Leadership group “The Tribe of Golden Eagle”
 and also in the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts National Honor Society. 
 With his scouting he traveled to West Virginia to the National Scouting
 Jamboree, and also to Michigan for NOAC, (National Order of the Arrow 
Conference). The Lake Chapel was his Eagle Scout project that he 
designed and built with help of friends, Scouts, and family. This summer
 alone since July, there have been 4 weddings at his Chapel. 
Joey spent many years at Camp Hansen as both a scout and camp counselor.
 Even after he was out of school, he was still known to show up to camp 
and help where he could, it was his second home. 
Joey was adventurous in everything he did, He was praised by many for 
bringing “BUD” the school mascot back to life, this also allowed him to 
travel with the cheerleading squad as a bonus! When he wasn’t bud for 
the cheer squad, he was the volleyball manager and traveled with the 
volleyball team. Joey was in the Consort Show choir also, he always felt
 he was a “white boy and can’t dance”, but he sure put on a good show. 
Joey tried about everything, Gymnastics, baseball, 4H, swimming (he 
really didn’t like the water), he rode a unicycle, was in band, did some
 trapping, tried playing banjo and ukulele. 
Since graduation in 2016, Joey has continued to be busy and adventurous 
in his travels. He spent about 2 years off and on hitch hiking where 
ever he decided to go. He made it to Flagler Colorado once, only to 
hitch a ride with someone all the way to Tennessee, where he knew a good
 friend from Scouts. Those scouting skills came in handy on these hitch 
hiking adventures. 
Joeys work experience was about as mixed. He helped a farmer or 2, 
worked at Casey’s, did construction, lawn irrigation, worked at both 
SureFire Electronics and SureFire Ag, he had a job inspecting telephone 
poles along Nebraska highways and many other things that came up that 
seemed interesting to him at the time. His last work adventure was as a 
bartender at Legends, in Atwood. 
Joey would tell you he wasn’t a people person, but I don’t know why. He 
liked to talk with everyone. He did have his opinions and shared them 
openly and bluntly, but he was like that old guy who wanted to share 
stories. 
For what Joey was not in size, his heart was so much bigger. Family and 
friends were important. His helping hands were there, for whatever it 
was. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rod and Marge McFee, Debi Mills, and Ward Mills. 
He is survived by his parents, Tim McFee and Hope McFee, of Atwood; 
sisters, Dalyn McFee and Kaleigh McFee and brother Tommy McFee, all of 
Atwood; grandma Fawna McFee; grandpa Mike Indermuhle and many aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends. 
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Chapel at
 the Lake, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the 
Atwood Takedown Club or Camp Hansen (the Dane G. Hansen Scout 
Reservation) and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Joseph “Joey” McFee, 22, of Atwood, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. He 
was born April 28, 1998, to Timothy and Hope (Indermuhle) McFee. 
Joey was always very busy. He was introduced to the wrestling room at 3 
years old where he would watch practice since his dad was coaching, 
which lead to being there for the Kids Club practices. Joey was never 
big, he wrestled 58# for three years in a row. But he was quick and 
scrappy. He went to the kid’s state tournament in Topeka several times, 
and placed at high school state 2 of his 3 times qualifying. He wrestled
 all over Kansas, into Colorado and Nebraska. This even took him to 
Australia to the Down Under Wrestling international event where he 
placed 5th. 
When Joey wasn’t wrestling, he was at scouts. He started scouts as soon 
as he could. He liked to learn, everything was interesting and scouts is
 a try it and learn it kind of deal. He could cook, as long as it was 
outside, and tie about any knot and set up almost every kind of tent. 
Joey worked on badges just to try new stuff. 
Joey was in the Camp Hansen Leadership group “The Tribe of Golden Eagle”
 and also in the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts National Honor Society. 
 With his scouting he traveled to West Virginia to the National Scouting
 Jamboree, and also to Michigan for NOAC, (National Order of the Arrow 
Conference). The Lake Chapel was his Eagle Scout project that he 
designed and built with help of friends, Scouts, and family. This summer
 alone since July, there have been 4 weddings at his Chapel. 
Joey spent many years at Camp Hansen as both a scout and camp counselor.
 Even after he was out of school, he was still known to show up to camp 
and help where he could, it was his second home. 
Joey was adventurous in everything he did, He was praised by many for 
bringing “BUD” the school mascot back to life, this also allowed him to 
travel with the cheerleading squad as a bonus! When he wasn’t bud for 
the cheer squad, he was the volleyball manager and traveled with the 
volleyball team. Joey was in the Consort Show choir also, he always felt
 he was a “white boy and can’t dance”, but he sure put on a good show. 
Joey tried about everything, Gymnastics, baseball, 4H, swimming (he 
really didn’t like the water), he rode a unicycle, was in band, did some
 trapping, tried playing banjo and ukulele. 
Since graduation in 2016, Joey has continued to be busy and adventurous 
in his travels. He spent about 2 years off and on hitch hiking where 
ever he decided to go. He made it to Flagler Colorado once, only to 
hitch a ride with someone all the way to Tennessee, where he knew a good
 friend from Scouts. Those scouting skills came in handy on these hitch 
hiking adventures. 
Joeys work experience was about as mixed. He helped a farmer or 2, 
worked at Casey’s, did construction, lawn irrigation, worked at both 
SureFire Electronics and SureFire Ag, he had a job inspecting telephone 
poles along Nebraska highways and many other things that came up that 
seemed interesting to him at the time. His last work adventure was as a 
bartender at Legends, in Atwood. 
Joey would tell you he wasn’t a people person, but I don’t know why. He 
liked to talk with everyone. He did have his opinions and shared them 
openly and bluntly, but he was like that old guy who wanted to share 
stories. 
For what Joey was not in size, his heart was so much bigger. Family and 
friends were important. His helping hands were there, for whatever it 
was. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rod and Marge McFee, Debi Mills, and Ward Mills. 
He is survived by his parents, Tim McFee and Hope McFee, of Atwood; 
sisters, Dalyn McFee and Kaleigh McFee and brother Tommy McFee, all of 
Atwood; grandma Fawna McFee; grandpa Mike Indermuhle and many aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends. 
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Chapel at
 the Lake, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the 
Atwood Takedown Club or Camp Hansen (the Dane G. Hansen Scout 
Reservation) and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Joseph Rodney 'Joey' McFee

Mary Frances Krahl, 91, was born into her earthly life on February 20, 1929, and was born into eternal life on October 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Frances was born to Gilbert and Edith (Coupal) Thyfault on the family farm near Zurich, Kansas. In 1939, her family moved to Alton, KS where her parents ran what Frances called the 1st convenient store/gas station/garage/restaurant in America. Her favorite memory was during World War II, she would scoop up free ice cream cones for convoys of soldiers. In Alton, Frances met the love of her life, Zane Krahl. They were the classic love story of the cheerleader and the football player. Frances and Zane were married on her 21st birthday at St. Thomas Church in Stockton, KS. They ran a meat locker in Damar, KS and then moved to Salina, KS where their first child, Julie Ann was born. In 1955, they moved to Hays, KS where their other children were born; Rodney, Becky, Todd and Jeff. Frances was a stay-at-home mom as she never had a driver's license. She cooked everything from scratch, sewed all the girls clothes, gave everyone haircuts and ordered shoes by placing her kids feet on the foot measuring page in the Sears catalog.

In 1968, the family moved to Salina in which living a half lock from St. Mary's Church and Sacred Heart High School, Frances walked over to volunteer hundreds of hours. She was head Sacristian at St. Mary's for 16 years where she decorated the church for holidays and got the altar ready for daily mass. She repeated this process many years at Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School. Frances had a rosary collection she displayed for Sr. Pauline's 7th grade class who walked over to her house for many Octobers who then left with handfuls of candy. Frances was an awesome cook specializing in casseroles, cookies, tea rings, caramel popcorn and fried chicken and gravy. In her spare time, she hand stitched quilts for each child, grandchild, great-grandchildren with spares to distribute as they continue to arrive in the future. Frances loved to travel and was fortunate to make countless trips with Zane in their 1931 Model A pickup touring across Kansas and the United States with the Midway Antique Auto Club of Salina and the Wichita A's Model A Ford Club where they met remarkable people and made wonderful memories. She also took orders, wrapped and shipped parts for Zane's Antique Cars and Parts with Zane for 27 years.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Zane, her parents, brothers Donnie Thyfault, John and his wife Lois Thyfault, and sister Dorothy and her husband Doyal Hrabe. She is survived by her sister, Jane and husband Don Cunningham, Stockton, KS.; her children and their spouses: Sr. Julie Ann, C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Rodney, Solomon, KS; Becky of the home; Todd and Sherry Krahl, Salina and Jeff and Lynda Krahl, Galva, KS.; her grandchildren and their spouses: Devin and Carissa Krahl, Blue Springs MO.; Kylie and Dustin Pestinger, Salina, KS., Taylor and Clancy Krahl, Salina, KS.; and Paige Brown of Solomon, KS.; her great grandchildren, Korey Pestinger; Kaidan and Ava Brown. Step grandchildren and great grandchildren Jennifer and Chris Kyle, Chase, Kennedi &amp; Zoe, Moundridge, KS., Chelsea and Austin Baker, Allie, Reed and Madelyn, McPherson, KS., and Cory and Katy Potter, McPherson, KS.

Due to COVID, funeral services and burial will be for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School or Sunflower Adult Day Services in care of Ryan Mortuary. Visitation at Ryan Mortuary will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 2 to 7 p.m. Masks are required. 

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their exceptional care shown to Frances and the family. 

<figure>
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 </figure>Mary Frances Krahl, 91, was born into her earthly life on February 20, 1929, and was born into eternal life on October 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born to Gilbert and Edith (Coupal) Thyfault on the family farm near Zurich, Kansas. In 1939, her family moved to Alton, KS where her parents ran what Frances called the 1st convenient store/gas station/garage/restaurant in America. Her favorite memory was during World War II, she would scoop up free ice cream cones for convoys of soldiers. In Alton, Frances met the love of her life, Zane Krahl. They were the classic love story of the cheerleader and the football player. Frances and Zane were married on her 21st birthday at St. Thomas Church in Stockton, KS. They ran a meat locker in Damar, KS and then moved to Salina, KS where their first child, Julie Ann was born. In 1955, they moved to Hays, KS where their other children were born; Rodney, Becky, Todd and Jeff. Frances was a stay-at-home mom as she never had a driver's license. She cooked everything from scratch, sewed all the girls clothes, gave everyone haircuts and ordered shoes by placing her kids feet on the foot measuring page in the Sears catalog.In 1968, the family moved to Salina in which living a half lock from St. Mary's Church and Sacred Heart High School, Frances walked over to volunteer hundreds of hours. She was head Sacristian at St. Mary's for 16 years where she decorated the church for holidays and got the altar ready for daily mass. She repeated this process many years at Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School. Frances had a rosary collection she displayed for Sr. Pauline's 7th grade class who walked over to her house for many Octobers who then left with handfuls of candy. Frances was an awesome cook specializing in casseroles, cookies, tea rings, caramel popcorn and fried chicken and gravy. In her spare time, she hand stitched quilts for each child, grandchild, great-grandchildren with spares to distribute as they continue to arrive in the future. Frances loved to travel and was fortunate to make countless trips with Zane in their 1931 Model A pickup touring across Kansas and the United States with the Midway Antique Auto Club of Salina and the Wichita A's Model A Ford Club where they met remarkable people and made wonderful memories. She also took orders, wrapped and shipped parts for Zane's Antique Cars and Parts with Zane for 27 years.Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Zane, her parents, brothers Donnie Thyfault, John and his wife Lois Thyfault, and sister Dorothy and her husband Doyal Hrabe. She is survived by her sister, Jane and husband Don Cunningham, Stockton, KS.; her children and their spouses: Sr. Julie Ann, C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Rodney, Solomon, KS; Becky of the home; Todd and Sherry Krahl, Salina and Jeff and Lynda Krahl, Galva, KS.; her grandchildren and their spouses: Devin and Carissa Krahl, Blue Springs MO.; Kylie and Dustin Pestinger, Salina, KS., Taylor and Clancy Krahl, Salina, KS.; and Paige Brown of Solomon, KS.; her great grandchildren, Korey Pestinger; Kaidan and Ava Brown. Step grandchildren and great grandchildren Jennifer and Chris Kyle, Chase, Kennedi &amp; Zoe, Moundridge, KS., Chelsea and Austin Baker, Allie, Reed and Madelyn, McPherson, KS., and Cory and Katy Potter, McPherson, KS.Due to COVID, funeral services and burial will be for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School or Sunflower Adult Day Services in care of Ryan Mortuary. Visitation at Ryan Mortuary will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 2 to 7 p.m. Masks are required. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their exceptional care shown to Frances and the family.

Mary Frances Krahl

Beverly Diane Gilliland Clulow of Topeka passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 in Carbondale, Kansas. She was 88 years old.

Diane was born February 23, 1932 in Agra, Kansas to Edwin James and 
Florence Faye (Dixon) Gilliland. She graduated from Phillipsburg HS in 
1950 and later went on to graduate from Draughans School of Business in 
Tulsa, OK in 1965. Opportunities took her and her small family from 
Tulsa to San Antonio, TX before relocating to Topeka, where she worked 
and later retired from the Menninger Foundation in 1994.

Both daughters Julia and Cynthia were able to spend the last few days of her life with their mother.

She is survived by her daughters and their husbands; Julia &amp; 
Robert Frost of Gilbert, AZ, and Cynthia &amp; Wade Savage of Bountiful,
 UT; along with eight grandchildren and their spouses (Adam &amp; 
Karlee, David &amp; Kelsey, R. Matthew &amp; Millie, Crystal, Ariel, 
Alisha &amp; Ryan, Joshua &amp; Becca, Carrissa &amp; Nick) and ten 
great-grandchildren (Michael, Lucas, Jacob, Evelyn, and Denae; Caden, 
Tessa, and Zack, Becky, Katie).

Also surviving are sisters Roberta Lane of Larned, KS and Mary Anderson of Kennesaw, GA.

Besides her parents, preceding her in passing are her siblings Jeanne
 Marcher, Jim, Foster, David, Margaret Stockton, and Nancy Thixton.

Diane was extremely gifted in the art of embroidery and was involved 
in doing family genealogical research. One of her favorite things was to
 go for a Sunday drive to be out in nature or to walk through a garden. 
She was very knowledgeable about plants and flowers. Diane loved the 
English language and both studied and continued to research words and 
the use of them. In her earlier adult years, she sang with the Boston 
Avenue Methodist Church chancel choir in Tulsa, OK, including their work
 with the Tulsa Symphony. Along with the rest of the Gilliland family, 
she loved the singing of the Doxology, in all its many parts and 
harmony. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 
she enjoyed having spiritual discussions. Diane loved her family deeply.

A private family burial was held on Friday, October 16, 2020 in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, Kansas.

<figure>
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 </figure>Beverly Diane Gilliland Clulow of Topeka passed away Thursday October 8, 2020 in Carbondale, Kansas. She was 88 years old.Diane was born February 23, 1932 in Agra, Kansas to Edwin James and 
Florence Faye (Dixon) Gilliland. She graduated from Phillipsburg HS in 
1950 and later went on to graduate from Draughans School of Business in 
Tulsa, OK in 1965. Opportunities took her and her small family from 
Tulsa to San Antonio, TX before relocating to Topeka, where she worked 
and later retired from the Menninger Foundation in 1994.Both daughters Julia and Cynthia were able to spend the last few days of her life with their mother.She is survived by her daughters and their husbands; Julia &amp; 
Robert Frost of Gilbert, AZ, and Cynthia &amp; Wade Savage of Bountiful,
 UT; along with eight grandchildren and their spouses (Adam &amp; 
Karlee, David &amp; Kelsey, R. Matthew &amp; Millie, Crystal, Ariel, 
Alisha &amp; Ryan, Joshua &amp; Becca, Carrissa &amp; Nick) and ten 
great-grandchildren (Michael, Lucas, Jacob, Evelyn, and Denae; Caden, 
Tessa, and Zack, Becky, Katie).Also surviving are sisters Roberta Lane of Larned, KS and Mary Anderson of Kennesaw, GA.Besides her parents, preceding her in passing are her siblings Jeanne
 Marcher, Jim, Foster, David, Margaret Stockton, and Nancy Thixton.Diane was extremely gifted in the art of embroidery and was involved 
in doing family genealogical research. One of her favorite things was to
 go for a Sunday drive to be out in nature or to walk through a garden. 
She was very knowledgeable about plants and flowers. Diane loved the 
English language and both studied and continued to research words and 
the use of them. In her earlier adult years, she sang with the Boston 
Avenue Methodist Church chancel choir in Tulsa, OK, including their work
 with the Tulsa Symphony. Along with the rest of the Gilliland family, 
she loved the singing of the Doxology, in all its many parts and 
harmony. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 
she enjoyed having spiritual discussions. Diane loved her family deeply.A private family burial was held on Friday, October 16, 2020 in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, Kansas.

Diane Clulow

August 2, 1928
 -
 October 19, 2020

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/James-William-Simon?obId=18676115#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>August 2, 1928
 -
 October 19, 2020 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/James-William-Simon?obId=18676115#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

James William Simon

Douglas John Mick passed away on October 18, 2020 at the KU Medical 
Center in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 65. He was born on August 26, 
1955 to Herman and Lenora (Adam) Mick in Plainville, Kansas. 
 Douglas was born and raised in Rooks County. He attended Palco High 
School and graduated with the Class of 1973. Following high school, he 
attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1977 with honors. 
He was extremely intelligent and worked as an accountant out of college 
until he changed career paths and worked in the oil field for a couple 
years before returning back to the family farm. He found joy in the 
simplest things in life including caring for the farm and being with his
 family.
 Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Dianne Durfee of 
Wallace, NE, Rose (Don) Storment of Miami, OK, Kathy (Bill) Fabac of 
Weston, MO, Jim (Paula) Mick of Plainville, and Dennis (Susan) Mick of 
Plainville; and many nieces and nephews.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lenora Mick and a brother-in-law, Don Durfee.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 24, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. 
Visitation will be on Friday 6PM to 8PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary 
at 7 PM at the funeral home in Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Masses 
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St., Plainville, KS, 67663.

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 </figure>Douglas John Mick passed away on October 18, 2020 at the KU Medical 
Center in Kansas City, MO, at the age of 65. He was born on August 26, 
1955 to Herman and Lenora (Adam) Mick in Plainville, Kansas. 
 Douglas was born and raised in Rooks County. He attended Palco High 
School and graduated with the Class of 1973. Following high school, he 
attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1977 with honors. 
He was extremely intelligent and worked as an accountant out of college 
until he changed career paths and worked in the oil field for a couple 
years before returning back to the family farm. He found joy in the 
simplest things in life including caring for the farm and being with his
 family.
 Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Dianne Durfee of 
Wallace, NE, Rose (Don) Storment of Miami, OK, Kathy (Bill) Fabac of 
Weston, MO, Jim (Paula) Mick of Plainville, and Dennis (Susan) Mick of 
Plainville; and many nieces and nephews.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lenora Mick and a brother-in-law, Don Durfee.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 24, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. 
Visitation will be on Friday 6PM to 8PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary 
at 7 PM at the funeral home in Plainville.
 Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Masses 
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St., Plainville, KS, 67663.

Douglas John Mick

Roy Alan Hustead, age 73, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born March 1, 1947, in Breckenridge, Texas to Roy F. and Doris (McKinney) Hustead.&nbsp; He married Carol J. (Koerner) Myers on May 24, 1975, at Hays, Kansas.

He was a production foreman with Phillips Petroleum for 30 years and a Safety Coordinator with Murfin Drilling for five years.&nbsp; He retired and moved to Hays in 2012 after having lived in Anadarko, OK; Morgantown, WV; Bowie, TX; Kilgore, TX; Odessa, TX; and Hobbs, NM. &nbsp; He grew up in Shidler, Oklahoma, he was a 1965 graduate of Shidler High School and a graduate of Oklahoma State University.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the US Army Air Force, and served from 1969 to 1975.&nbsp; He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christian Catholic Church, Antonino, and a church lector.&nbsp; He was a board member of High Plains Mental Health, and did radio ads for High Plains Mental Health.&nbsp;

He also did radio ads for the Catholic radio station.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Hustead, of the home; children, Lee Allen Myers and wife, Ingrid, Bridgeport, TX; Gina (Myers) Shultz and husband, Jeff, Midland, TX; one sister, Cindy Finley, Oklahoma City, OK; one brother-in-law, Bruce Otzmann, Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, Lance Myers (Hannah); Brandan Myers; McKynlee Shultz; Holli Olmos (Jesse); Nicholas Kleeb (Casey); Jackson Kleeb; three great grandchildren, Adric Olmos, Dylan Myers and Sadie Myers.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Terri Otzmann.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post #9076.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

The family suggests memorials to the Hays V.F.W. Post #9076 or High Plains Mental Health in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

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

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 </figure>Roy Alan Hustead, age 73, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born March 1, 1947, in Breckenridge, Texas to Roy F. and Doris (McKinney) Hustead.&nbsp; He married Carol J. (Koerner) Myers on May 24, 1975, at Hays, Kansas.He was a production foreman with Phillips Petroleum for 30 years and a Safety Coordinator with Murfin Drilling for five years.&nbsp; He retired and moved to Hays in 2012 after having lived in Anadarko, OK; Morgantown, WV; Bowie, TX; Kilgore, TX; Odessa, TX; and Hobbs, NM. &nbsp; He grew up in Shidler, Oklahoma, he was a 1965 graduate of Shidler High School and a graduate of Oklahoma State University.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the US Army Air Force, and served from 1969 to 1975.&nbsp; He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christian Catholic Church, Antonino, and a church lector.&nbsp; He was a board member of High Plains Mental Health, and did radio ads for High Plains Mental Health.&nbsp;He also did radio ads for the Catholic radio station.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and fishing.Survivors include his wife, Carol Hustead, of the home; children, Lee Allen Myers and wife, Ingrid, Bridgeport, TX; Gina (Myers) Shultz and husband, Jeff, Midland, TX; one sister, Cindy Finley, Oklahoma City, OK; one brother-in-law, Bruce Otzmann, Phoenix, AZ; six grandchildren, Lance Myers (Hannah); Brandan Myers; McKynlee Shultz; Holli Olmos (Jesse); Nicholas Kleeb (Casey); Jackson Kleeb; three great grandchildren, Adric Olmos, Dylan Myers and Sadie Myers.He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Terri Otzmann.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Antonino, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post #9076.A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.The family suggests memorials to the Hays V.F.W. Post #9076 or High Plains Mental Health in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral service.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Roy A. Hustead

Mary Ardis Proberts, died October 14, 2020. Born January 7, 1953, in 
Kinsley, Kansas, she was the daughter of John D. and Ardis F. 
Countryman.

Mary proudly raised and is survived by four sons: Darin (Teresa) 
Proberts, Jeremiah (Denise) Proberts, Nickolaus Proberts, and Kevin 
(Trina) Proberts; and a daughter Michelle (Robert) Swinney. She 
cherished her twelve grandchildren: Brandon, Sarah, Megan, Caleb, 
Andrew, Luke, Katelyn, Courtney (deceased), Sheldon, Toby, Joleigh and 
Charlie; one great-granddaughter Olivia; and her dog, Taco.

Mary was loved by all who knew her and was happiest when hosting a 
family reunion or one of her many parties at her home. She was a 
life-long singer and musician performing with her brothers and many 
friends over the years. Many people in Kinsley know her from her years 
of running a daycare. She worked at the Offerle Country store and served
 as a home health aide; however, she was most proud of her role as a 
Certified Medication Aide at Brookdale Senior Living Center for the past
 24 years.

She is survived by John “Wayne” &amp; Cheryl Countryman of Manhattan,
 KS., Earl “David” Countryman of Emporia, KS., Robert “Bobby” and 
Patricia Countryman of Wichita, KS., Julia and Dan Hohn of Nixa, MO., 
Kathy Countryman of Rock Springs, WY. and Virgil and Kathy Countryman of
 Emporia, KS.

She was proceded in death by her parents, Five brothers James (Jimmy)
 Countryman, Arthur “Freddy” Countryman, Harold “Gene” Countryman, 
Samuel “Sammy” Countryman, Charles “Eddie” Countryman, and sister Elsie 
Arb.

A memorial service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Kinsley at 11 AM, Monday, October 19th. The public is invited.

Arrangements are under the direction of McKillip Memorial Funeral 
Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookdale Senior 
Living of Dodge City.

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 </figure>Mary Ardis Proberts, died October 14, 2020. Born January 7, 1953, in 
Kinsley, Kansas, she was the daughter of John D. and Ardis F. 
Countryman.Mary proudly raised and is survived by four sons: Darin (Teresa) 
Proberts, Jeremiah (Denise) Proberts, Nickolaus Proberts, and Kevin 
(Trina) Proberts; and a daughter Michelle (Robert) Swinney. She 
cherished her twelve grandchildren: Brandon, Sarah, Megan, Caleb, 
Andrew, Luke, Katelyn, Courtney (deceased), Sheldon, Toby, Joleigh and 
Charlie; one great-granddaughter Olivia; and her dog, Taco.Mary was loved by all who knew her and was happiest when hosting a 
family reunion or one of her many parties at her home. She was a 
life-long singer and musician performing with her brothers and many 
friends over the years. Many people in Kinsley know her from her years 
of running a daycare. She worked at the Offerle Country store and served
 as a home health aide; however, she was most proud of her role as a 
Certified Medication Aide at Brookdale Senior Living Center for the past
 24 years.She is survived by John “Wayne” &amp; Cheryl Countryman of Manhattan,
 KS., Earl “David” Countryman of Emporia, KS., Robert “Bobby” and 
Patricia Countryman of Wichita, KS., Julia and Dan Hohn of Nixa, MO., 
Kathy Countryman of Rock Springs, WY. and Virgil and Kathy Countryman of
 Emporia, KS.She was proceded in death by her parents, Five brothers James (Jimmy)
 Countryman, Arthur “Freddy” Countryman, Harold “Gene” Countryman, 
Samuel “Sammy” Countryman, Charles “Eddie” Countryman, and sister Elsie 
Arb.A memorial service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery in Kinsley at 11 AM, Monday, October 19th. The public is invited.Arrangements are under the direction of McKillip Memorial Funeral 
Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brookdale Senior 
Living of Dodge City.

Mary Ardis Proberts

Donna Mearl Marcellus, 81, died October 17, 2020, at Locust Grove 
Village, La Crosse, Kansas. She was born September 9, 1939, in Great 
Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Joseph and Edna Lucille (Barnes) 
Dyer. Donna graduated from Hoisington High School in 1957. She later 
graduated from Barton Community College in 1977.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Donna was a Registered Nurse. She 
worked for Clara Barton Hospital and Central Kansas Medical Center 
retiring in 2000. Donna was a member of Hoisington Bible Church. Donna 
enjoyed spending time in her flower garden with her husband Bill, and 
the joy that it would bring to others as they drove by their house on 
Main Street. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.

On December 17, 1977, she married William Jacob “Bill” Marcellus in Hoisington. Bill preceded her in death on November 29, 2019.

Survivors include; three daughters, Donita Donovan and husband Darrel
 of Hoisington, Veronica Ludwig of Olmitz, and Florina Burns and husband
 Daniel of Puebla, Mexico; brothers, Ernie Dyer and wife Jan of 
Lawrence, Ed Dyer and wife Nan of Moore, Oklahoma; sisters, Marie 
Johnson and husband Perry of Wellington, Colorado, Cozetta Muth and 
husband Steve of Ridgedale, Missouri; six grandchildren, Justin Ludwig, 
Shawn Ludwig and wife Hannah, Dylan Donovan and wife Andrea, Devan Hall 
and husband Andrew, Azrielle Burns and Avianna Burns; five great 
grandchildren, Aria Donovan, Greyson Donovan, Wrynleigh Donovan, and 
Lincoln Donovan, Molly Ludwig, and Courtney Ludwig.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Bob Ludwig, and brother, Gerald Dyer and wife Janice.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 8 
p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m Thursday. Funeral 
service will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gary Clark presiding. Burial will 
follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Hoisington Bibl

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 </figure>Donna Mearl Marcellus, 81, died October 17, 2020, at Locust Grove 
Village, La Crosse, Kansas. She was born September 9, 1939, in Great 
Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur Joseph and Edna Lucille (Barnes) 
Dyer. Donna graduated from Hoisington High School in 1957. She later 
graduated from Barton Community College in 1977.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Donna was a Registered Nurse. She 
worked for Clara Barton Hospital and Central Kansas Medical Center 
retiring in 2000. Donna was a member of Hoisington Bible Church. Donna 
enjoyed spending time in her flower garden with her husband Bill, and 
the joy that it would bring to others as they drove by their house on 
Main Street. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.On December 17, 1977, she married William Jacob “Bill” Marcellus in Hoisington. Bill preceded her in death on November 29, 2019.Survivors include; three daughters, Donita Donovan and husband Darrel
 of Hoisington, Veronica Ludwig of Olmitz, and Florina Burns and husband
 Daniel of Puebla, Mexico; brothers, Ernie Dyer and wife Jan of 
Lawrence, Ed Dyer and wife Nan of Moore, Oklahoma; sisters, Marie 
Johnson and husband Perry of Wellington, Colorado, Cozetta Muth and 
husband Steve of Ridgedale, Missouri; six grandchildren, Justin Ludwig, 
Shawn Ludwig and wife Hannah, Dylan Donovan and wife Andrea, Devan Hall 
and husband Andrew, Azrielle Burns and Avianna Burns; five great 
grandchildren, Aria Donovan, Greyson Donovan, Wrynleigh Donovan, and 
Lincoln Donovan, Molly Ludwig, and Courtney Ludwig.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-in-law, Bob Ludwig, and brother, Gerald Dyer and wife Janice.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, and 9 a.m. to 8 
p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m Thursday. Funeral 
service will be 11 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Gary Clark presiding. Burial will 
follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Hoisington Bibl

Donna Mearl Marcellus

Alice Marie Stithem, passed away on October 16, 2020 at the Presbyterian
 St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 82. 

She was
 born on July 12, 1938 to Lewis and Iva (Wright) Neff in Beloit, Kansas.
 She was united in marriage to Ronald D. Stithem on June 1, 1957 in Glen
 Elder, Kansas. They were blessed with four children: Linda, David, 
Ronda, and Daniel.
 Alice was raised in Glen Elder where she graduated with the Class of
 1956. Following high school, she attended Brown Mackie College in 
Salina where she earned her degree in Secretarial Studies. She took that
 degree and utilized it the rest of her working life. 
 When Alice met Ron, the couple spent a short time in Stockton before
 later moving around due to Ron’s career as a Trooper. The couple 
eventually settled down around Hill City until Ron passed away in 2003 
and the flooding in 2018 led Alice to relocate to Hoxie where she spent 
the remainder of her years.
 Alice enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. While she 
was able, she kept busy traveling to any and all events they 
participated in. She was proud of her granddaughters’ state champion 
basketball teams, as well as the hard work and dedication all her 
grandchildren throw into everything they do. She also enjoyed the local 
teams, Kansas City Chiefs football, and Kansas University basketball. 
Alice loved the company of her family, including her four-legged family 
member Lady. 
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda (Dwayne “Tiny”) 
Faris of Salina, KS, David (Diane) Stithem of Hoxie, and Daniel (Pam) 
Stithem of Reading, KS; and grandchildren, Colton (Kelly) Faris, Riley 
Faris, Darin (Kylie) Stithem, Darik (Carly) Stithem, Darra Stithem 
(Casey Moore), Danel (Kelly) Younkin, Joseph Stanley, Savannah Stanley, 
Kylie Stithem, Allison Stithem, Stephanie Stithem, and Nathan Stithem; 
and two great-grandchildren, Maes Stithem and Kade Moore.
 Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Iva Neff; 
husband, Ronald Stithem; daughter, Ronda Stanley; and brother, Roy Neff.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:30 
AM at the funeral home in Plainville with burial to follow at Zurich 
Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. 
 Memorials are suggested to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital to
 go toward cancer treatment and research and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Alice Marie Stithem, passed away on October 16, 2020 at the Presbyterian
 St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, at the age of 82. She was
 born on July 12, 1938 to Lewis and Iva (Wright) Neff in Beloit, Kansas.
 She was united in marriage to Ronald D. Stithem on June 1, 1957 in Glen
 Elder, Kansas. They were blessed with four children: Linda, David, 
Ronda, and Daniel.
 Alice was raised in Glen Elder where she graduated with the Class of
 1956. Following high school, she attended Brown Mackie College in 
Salina where she earned her degree in Secretarial Studies. She took that
 degree and utilized it the rest of her working life. 
 When Alice met Ron, the couple spent a short time in Stockton before
 later moving around due to Ron’s career as a Trooper. The couple 
eventually settled down around Hill City until Ron passed away in 2003 
and the flooding in 2018 led Alice to relocate to Hoxie where she spent 
the remainder of her years.
 Alice enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren. While she 
was able, she kept busy traveling to any and all events they 
participated in. She was proud of her granddaughters’ state champion 
basketball teams, as well as the hard work and dedication all her 
grandchildren throw into everything they do. She also enjoyed the local 
teams, Kansas City Chiefs football, and Kansas University basketball. 
Alice loved the company of her family, including her four-legged family 
member Lady. 
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Linda (Dwayne “Tiny”) 
Faris of Salina, KS, David (Diane) Stithem of Hoxie, and Daniel (Pam) 
Stithem of Reading, KS; and grandchildren, Colton (Kelly) Faris, Riley 
Faris, Darin (Kylie) Stithem, Darik (Carly) Stithem, Darra Stithem 
(Casey Moore), Danel (Kelly) Younkin, Joseph Stanley, Savannah Stanley, 
Kylie Stithem, Allison Stithem, Stephanie Stithem, and Nathan Stithem; 
and two great-grandchildren, Maes Stithem and Kade Moore.
 Alice is preceded in death by her parents, Lewis and Iva Neff; 
husband, Ronald Stithem; daughter, Ronda Stanley; and brother, Roy Neff.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:30 
AM at the funeral home in Plainville with burial to follow at Zurich 
Cemetery. There will be no public visitation. 
 Memorials are suggested to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital to
 go toward cancer treatment and research and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

Alice M. Stithem

Genevieve
 Ann (Hruza) Morris, 86, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was a
 resident of the Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation Center.&nbsp; She was 
born August 27, 1934 in Edgemont, South Dakota to John and Elizabeth 
(Wiles) Hruza.

She and 
Norman Morris were united in marriage on April 1, 1952 at Burr Oak, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She held a deep love for children and was an early elementary 
teacher throughout most of her life.&nbsp;

After 
their marriage, the army sent Norman to Korea and Genevieve began 
earning her teaching certificate at Fort Hays. In 1953 her teaching 
career began in a one room schoolhouse near Burr Oak, Kansas.&nbsp; She then 
taught at the public grade school in Burr Oak.&nbsp; Next was Valley View 
School near Webber, Kansas. Valley View closed and she taught at Hardy, 
Nebraska. She and Norman moved to Minden, Nebraska where she worked as a
 secretary at Pioneer Village.&nbsp; She missed children and teaching, so she
 went back to college at McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas to 
complete her full degree. She began her new teaching career in Lindsay 
Nebraska Catholic Schools.&nbsp; She finished her teaching career in Osborne,
 Kansas and retired in 1995.&nbsp; She then moved to Minneapolis to be closer
 to her son Duane and his family.&nbsp;

She was 
preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Hruza, her husband 
Norman Morris, her brother Laverne Hruza, and her sister Mary Lou 
Tooch.&nbsp;

Survivors
 are her brother Joy Hruza of Salina, son Duane (Juanita) Morris of 
Minneapolis; two grandsons Justin (Denise) Morris of Longview, Texas; 
Jarod (Krystin) Morris of Bethany, Oklahoma; 10 great-grandchildren.

Graveside
 services will be Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2 pm at the Burr Oak, 
Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Kindred Hospice and 
be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 
67467.

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 </figure>Genevieve
 Ann (Hruza) Morris, 86, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. She was a
 resident of the Minneapolis Health and Rehabilitation Center.&nbsp; She was 
born August 27, 1934 in Edgemont, South Dakota to John and Elizabeth 
(Wiles) Hruza.She and 
Norman Morris were united in marriage on April 1, 1952 at Burr Oak, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She held a deep love for children and was an early elementary 
teacher throughout most of her life.&nbsp;After 
their marriage, the army sent Norman to Korea and Genevieve began 
earning her teaching certificate at Fort Hays. In 1953 her teaching 
career began in a one room schoolhouse near Burr Oak, Kansas.&nbsp; She then 
taught at the public grade school in Burr Oak.&nbsp; Next was Valley View 
School near Webber, Kansas. Valley View closed and she taught at Hardy, 
Nebraska. She and Norman moved to Minden, Nebraska where she worked as a
 secretary at Pioneer Village.&nbsp; She missed children and teaching, so she
 went back to college at McPherson College, McPherson, Kansas to 
complete her full degree. She began her new teaching career in Lindsay 
Nebraska Catholic Schools.&nbsp; She finished her teaching career in Osborne,
 Kansas and retired in 1995.&nbsp; She then moved to Minneapolis to be closer
 to her son Duane and his family.&nbsp;She was 
preceded in death by her parents John and Elizabeth Hruza, her husband 
Norman Morris, her brother Laverne Hruza, and her sister Mary Lou 
Tooch.&nbsp;Survivors
 are her brother Joy Hruza of Salina, son Duane (Juanita) Morris of 
Minneapolis; two grandsons Justin (Denise) Morris of Longview, Texas; 
Jarod (Krystin) Morris of Bethany, Oklahoma; 10 great-grandchildren.Graveside
 services will be Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 2 pm at the Burr Oak, 
Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials may be to Kindred Hospice and 
be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 
67467.

Genevieve Ann (Hruza) Morris

Charles Phillip Aldrich, 79, passed away October 16, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center.

He was born in Garfield, Kansas on April 17, 1941, to Charles Edgar and LaVergne (Appel) Aldrich.

Phil graduated from Garfield High School in 1959, Fort Hays State University in 1964 and then Washburn Law School in 1967. He started his career as an attorney in Salina, KS with Blackwell and Knudson and then later moved to Larned, KS and opened Aldrich Law Office in 1972. He was elected as Judge of the District Court of the Kansas 24th Judicial District in 1975 where he proudly served Pawnee, Rush, Hodgman, Edwards, Ness and Lane counties for 17 years. Upon leaving the bench, he reopened Aldrich Law Office and retired in 2002.

Since his retirement he has enjoyed coin collecting, politics and telling lawyer jokes, often to those in a quiet doctor’s office waiting room. He loved to create, build and share his memories through his many eccentric carpentry creations. He was a man of many ideas and loved to challenge others to think beyond the norm, often beyond their comfort zone. He took great pride in his family and their accomplishments. His unique, quixotic humor and unconventional wisdom will be missed. &nbsp;He lived with much purpose and resolve and cared deeply for his family.

He married Thyla Abrahamson in 1961. And from this union came three children (Greg, Doug and Beth).&nbsp; They later divorced.

He married Marilyn (Marty) Fitch in 2008 in Lincoln, NE which added a step-son, Ross Fitch to his family. &nbsp;

Survivors include: His wife Marty of the home, one sister, DeAnne Schumacher of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, one brother, Stanley Aldrich of Garfield, KS; two sons, Greg (Susan) of Manhattan, KS and Doug (Jennifer) of Garfield, KS; daughter, Beth Rein of Great Bend, KS; step-son Ross&nbsp;Fitch of Wichita, KS; 9 grandchildren Zachary and Jessica Aldrich; Blaine (Kelsey) Aldrich, Casie (Derek) Snodgrass and Allyson Aldrich; Paxton and Raef Rein; Peter and Madeleine&nbsp;Fitch and 3 great grandchildren, Tennyson Aldrich and Kynzlee and Kason Snodgrass.

A private family service will be viewable via Facebook Live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary &nbsp;at 10:00am, Thursday, October 22, 
2020 with Pastor Tim Singleton of First Southern Baptist Church&nbsp;of Great Bend presiding. A public graveside service will be at 11:30 
a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, 
Kansas.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary&nbsp;with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the Great Bend Pilot Club for Autism and Alzheimer’s Awareness in&nbsp;care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Charles Phillip Aldrich, 79, passed away October 16, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center.He was born in Garfield, Kansas on April 17, 1941, to Charles Edgar and LaVergne (Appel) Aldrich.Phil graduated from Garfield High School in 1959, Fort Hays State University in 1964 and then Washburn Law School in 1967. He started his career as an attorney in Salina, KS with Blackwell and Knudson and then later moved to Larned, KS and opened Aldrich Law Office in 1972. He was elected as Judge of the District Court of the Kansas 24th Judicial District in 1975 where he proudly served Pawnee, Rush, Hodgman, Edwards, Ness and Lane counties for 17 years. Upon leaving the bench, he reopened Aldrich Law Office and retired in 2002.Since his retirement he has enjoyed coin collecting, politics and telling lawyer jokes, often to those in a quiet doctor’s office waiting room. He loved to create, build and share his memories through his many eccentric carpentry creations. He was a man of many ideas and loved to challenge others to think beyond the norm, often beyond their comfort zone. He took great pride in his family and their accomplishments. His unique, quixotic humor and unconventional wisdom will be missed. &nbsp;He lived with much purpose and resolve and cared deeply for his family.He married Thyla Abrahamson in 1961. And from this union came three children (Greg, Doug and Beth).&nbsp; They later divorced.He married Marilyn (Marty) Fitch in 2008 in Lincoln, NE which added a step-son, Ross Fitch to his family. &nbsp;Survivors include: His wife Marty of the home, one sister, DeAnne Schumacher of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, one brother, Stanley Aldrich of Garfield, KS; two sons, Greg (Susan) of Manhattan, KS and Doug (Jennifer) of Garfield, KS; daughter, Beth Rein of Great Bend, KS; step-son Ross&nbsp;Fitch of Wichita, KS; 9 grandchildren Zachary and Jessica Aldrich; Blaine (Kelsey) Aldrich, Casie (Derek) Snodgrass and Allyson Aldrich; Paxton and Raef Rein; Peter and Madeleine&nbsp;Fitch and 3 great grandchildren, Tennyson Aldrich and Kynzlee and Kason Snodgrass.He was preceded in death by his parents.A private family service will be viewable via Facebook Live at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary &nbsp;at 10:00am, Thursday, October 22, 
2020 with Pastor Tim Singleton of First Southern Baptist Church&nbsp;of Great Bend presiding. A public graveside service will be at 11:30 
a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, 
Kansas.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary&nbsp;with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Memorials are suggested to the Great Bend Pilot Club for Autism and Alzheimer’s Awareness in&nbsp;care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Charles Phillip Aldrich

Alfred Joseph “Joe” Korbe of Wallace County and Garden City was born 
July 27, 1952, in Scott City, Ks to Alfred and Leona Korbe.  He grew up 
in Leoti Kansas and went to Leoti Grade school, Marienthal Parochial 
School, Leoti Jr. High School, and graduated from Wichita County High 
School in 1970.  He met and started dating his wife Paula in 1973.  They
 were married on August 13, 1977.  A year later, they welcomed the first
 of their 5 children.  Joe loved his family. 

When it comes to wealth, 
Joe was rich where it counts, his family’s love. Joe had a passion for 
many things. He loved hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. He 
also loved gardening. It was not uncommon for Joe to get carried away 
with his garden and plant hundreds of plants when a dozen would do. Joe
 also had a passion for animals. Not just the “normal” animals, he had a
 fondness for unique and interesting animals. Some of those unique 
animals included llamas, mammoth jack donkeys, racing pigeons, and goats
 among many others. But when talking about Joe’s passions, his passion 
for his family cannot be overlooked. To say he loved his family is an 
understatement. They were always his passion and they are his legacy. 
Joe is survived by his wife Paula of Garden City, His daughter Stephanie
 Stroud, her husband Brad and their 3 children Joey, Levi, and Vivienne 
of Lenexa, KS; his son Travis Korbe and his 7 children, David, Ethan, 
Trevor, Tyler, Travis Jr., and Emilee of Sharron Springs and Spencer of 
Laramie Wy; his son Christopher Korbe, his wife Sarah and their 4 
children Liam, Noah, Connor and Brody, of Spearville, Ks; His son Andrew
 Korbe, his wife Hailey and their 2 children Maddex and Haidyn of Garden
 City; and his daughter Caiti and her 2 children Bryleigh and Brynnalee 
also of Garden City. Other survivors include his brother Jerry Korbe, 
his wife Cindy, and their 2 children Jonathan and Justin of Dodge City. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents Alfred Korbe and Leona Mae 
Atkinson Korbe, and niece Melissa “Missy” Korbe. 
A funeral is scheduled for Friday October 23, 2020 at 10:30 Mountain 
time at the United Methodist Church of Sharon Springs. Pastor Galen 
Crippen will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joe’s 
life. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial tributes be 
directed to Joe’s medical and funeral fund via Paula Korbe to assist 
with expenses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Alfred Joseph “Joe” Korbe of Wallace County and Garden City was born 
July 27, 1952, in Scott City, Ks to Alfred and Leona Korbe. He grew up 
in Leoti Kansas and went to Leoti Grade school, Marienthal Parochial 
School, Leoti Jr. High School, and graduated from Wichita County High 
School in 1970. He met and started dating his wife Paula in 1973. They
 were married on August 13, 1977. A year later, they welcomed the first
 of their 5 children. Joe loved his family. When it comes to wealth, 
Joe was rich where it counts, his family’s love. Joe had a passion for 
many things. He loved hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors. He 
also loved gardening. It was not uncommon for Joe to get carried away 
with his garden and plant hundreds of plants when a dozen would do. Joe
 also had a passion for animals. Not just the “normal” animals, he had a
 fondness for unique and interesting animals. Some of those unique 
animals included llamas, mammoth jack donkeys, racing pigeons, and goats
 among many others. But when talking about Joe’s passions, his passion 
for his family cannot be overlooked. To say he loved his family is an 
understatement. They were always his passion and they are his legacy. 
Joe is survived by his wife Paula of Garden City, His daughter Stephanie
 Stroud, her husband Brad and their 3 children Joey, Levi, and Vivienne 
of Lenexa, KS; his son Travis Korbe and his 7 children, David, Ethan, 
Trevor, Tyler, Travis Jr., and Emilee of Sharron Springs and Spencer of 
Laramie Wy; his son Christopher Korbe, his wife Sarah and their 4 
children Liam, Noah, Connor and Brody, of Spearville, Ks; His son Andrew
 Korbe, his wife Hailey and their 2 children Maddex and Haidyn of Garden
 City; and his daughter Caiti and her 2 children Bryleigh and Brynnalee 
also of Garden City. Other survivors include his brother Jerry Korbe, 
his wife Cindy, and their 2 children Jonathan and Justin of Dodge City. 
 He is preceded in death by his parents Alfred Korbe and Leona Mae 
Atkinson Korbe, and niece Melissa “Missy” Korbe. 
A funeral is scheduled for Friday October 23, 2020 at 10:30 Mountain 
time at the United Methodist Church of Sharon Springs. Pastor Galen 
Crippen will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Joe’s 
life. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial tributes be 
directed to Joe’s medical and funeral fund via Paula Korbe to assist 
with expenses.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Alfred Joseph 'Joe' Korbe

Darrell “Shorty” Kershner, 80, passed away October 19, 2020, at 
Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born on July 30, 1040, at 
La Crosse, to Eldred &amp; Leona (King) Kershner.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Darrell was a service manager for the
 chevy dealership. He was a member of Faith Community Church. He enjoyed
 watching tv, especially Nascar races, NFL and PRCA rodeos.

Survivors include, a son, Brad Kershner and wife Kim of Great Bend; a
 daughter, Kimberly Kershner of Chandler, Ariz.; a brother, Donald 
Kershner and wife Betty of Eads, Colo.; two grandchildren, Tara 
Kershner, and Kaylee Chavez and husband Pedro; and two great 
grandchildren, Tirerstyn Kershner, and Kaylyn Kershner. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Kershner; and sister, Janet 
Rivera.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services
 will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the 
American Diabetes Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Darrell “Shorty” Kershner, 80, passed away October 19, 2020, at 
Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born on July 30, 1040, at 
La Crosse, to Eldred &amp; Leona (King) Kershner.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Darrell was a service manager for the
 chevy dealership. He was a member of Faith Community Church. He enjoyed
 watching tv, especially Nascar races, NFL and PRCA rodeos.Survivors include, a son, Brad Kershner and wife Kim of Great Bend; a
 daughter, Kimberly Kershner of Chandler, Ariz.; a brother, Donald 
Kershner and wife Betty of Eads, Colo.; two grandchildren, Tara 
Kershner, and Kaylee Chavez and husband Pedro; and two great 
grandchildren, Tirerstyn Kershner, and Kaylyn Kershner. He was preceded 
in death by his parents; a brother, Richard Kershner; and sister, Janet 
Rivera.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services
 will be announced at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the 
American Diabetes Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Darrell 'Shorty' Kershner

Virginia I. Quigley, 98, Hays, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Medicalodges Great Bend.

She was born July 26, 1922 in 
Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth (Richards) 
Reed.&nbsp; She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1940 and attended 
Kansas State University.&nbsp; On June 15, 1941 she was united in marriage to
 Clarence “Al” Quigley, Sr. in Manhattan, and they celebrated 53 years 
of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 11, 1994.&nbsp; She was
 an American Red Cross volunteer at the Fort Riley Hospital, a hospital 
nurse’s aide in Great Bend, sales clerk in the men’s department of 
MacDonald’s Department Store in Hays, and served in the Foster 
Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Virginia was an active member of the First United 
Methodist Church of Hays, volunteering with the Peddler’s Fair and the 
gatherings on Wednesdays.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping, going to Steam Shows, 
and hosting Mardi Gras parties.&nbsp; Her loves were faith, family, and 
football and she showed these loves as a Green Bay Packers and K-State 
fan, painting wood projects Al made, and doing many craft projects with 
her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark 
Quigley and wife Becky and Chris Quigley and wife Tina, all of Hays, a 
daughter:&nbsp; Mary Sloan and husband Larry of Albert, two 
daughters-in-law:&nbsp; Linda Quigley of Derby and Kathy Quigley of 
Manhattan, 11 grandchildren:&nbsp; Sherry Johnson, Jill Quigley, Danielle 
Miller, Jacob Sloan, Jessie Sloan, Jodie Sloan, Chad Quigley, Amber 
Delcamp, Dylan Quigley, Christina DelloRusso, and Megan Stecklein, 18 
great grandchildren:&nbsp; Benjamin, Olivia, Elijah, Sara, Montana, Wyatt, 
Colton, Elizabeth, Ethan, Davis, Tyler, Helen, Anna, Aubrey, Kobie, 
Oliver, Owen, and Charlie, and three great-great grandchildren:&nbsp; Hadley,
 Cale, and Kaylynn.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Al, three sons:&nbsp; C.A. Quigley, Jr., Dan Quigley, 
and Michael Quigley, and a brother:&nbsp; Robert Reed.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on 
Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev.
 Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 on Friday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High
 Plains or to the Foster Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Virginia may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Virginia I. Quigley, 98, Hays, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Medicalodges Great Bend.She was born July 26, 1922 in 
Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth (Richards) 
Reed.&nbsp; She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1940 and attended 
Kansas State University.&nbsp; On June 15, 1941 she was united in marriage to
 Clarence “Al” Quigley, Sr. in Manhattan, and they celebrated 53 years 
of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 11, 1994.&nbsp; She was
 an American Red Cross volunteer at the Fort Riley Hospital, a hospital 
nurse’s aide in Great Bend, sales clerk in the men’s department of 
MacDonald’s Department Store in Hays, and served in the Foster 
Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Virginia was an active member of the First United 
Methodist Church of Hays, volunteering with the Peddler’s Fair and the 
gatherings on Wednesdays.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping, going to Steam Shows, 
and hosting Mardi Gras parties.&nbsp; Her loves were faith, family, and 
football and she showed these loves as a Green Bay Packers and K-State 
fan, painting wood projects Al made, and doing many craft projects with 
her grandchildren.Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark 
Quigley and wife Becky and Chris Quigley and wife Tina, all of Hays, a 
daughter:&nbsp; Mary Sloan and husband Larry of Albert, two 
daughters-in-law:&nbsp; Linda Quigley of Derby and Kathy Quigley of 
Manhattan, 11 grandchildren:&nbsp; Sherry Johnson, Jill Quigley, Danielle 
Miller, Jacob Sloan, Jessie Sloan, Jodie Sloan, Chad Quigley, Amber 
Delcamp, Dylan Quigley, Christina DelloRusso, and Megan Stecklein, 18 
great grandchildren:&nbsp; Benjamin, Olivia, Elijah, Sara, Montana, Wyatt, 
Colton, Elizabeth, Ethan, Davis, Tyler, Helen, Anna, Aubrey, Kobie, 
Oliver, Owen, and Charlie, and three great-great grandchildren:&nbsp; Hadley,
 Cale, and Kaylynn.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Al, three sons:&nbsp; C.A. Quigley, Jr., Dan Quigley, 
and Michael Quigley, and a brother:&nbsp; Robert Reed.Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on 
Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev.
 Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 on Friday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High
 Plains or to the Foster Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Virginia may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Virginia I. Quigley

Larry Joseph Werth, age 75, of La Crosse, Kansas, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born June 15, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred J. and Martina L. (Schaffer) Werth.&nbsp; He married Henrietta (Oswald) on April 25, 1992, in LaCrosse, Kansas.

He was a farmer and a salesman at Steinle’s Menswear Store in Russell, Kansas for a number of years.&nbsp; He move to La Crosse from Russell in 1978 where he farmed in the Liebenthal area.&nbsp; He grew up on the farm at Schoenchen, and was a1963 graduate of Schoenchen High School.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, Russell Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight, and a 35-year member of A.A.&nbsp; He and his wife operated the “Moo Cow Shack” food vending trailer for 11 years traveling to fairs, auctions, sidewalk sales and etc.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed cooking and good food,&nbsp;meeting and working with the people while having the food trailer, gardening, watching western movies, and his family.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Werth, of the home; three sons, Lonnie Werth and wife, Diane, Salina, KS; Montie Werth and wife, LaDonna, O’Neil, NE; Donnie Werth; one daughter, Marcie Jekic and husband, Nick, Olathe, KS; one sister-in-law, Judy Werth, La Crosse, KS; seven step-children including, James Rohleder and wife, Elaine, Hays, KS; David Rohleder and wife, Linda, Salina, KS; Denise Rohleder, Olathe, KS; seven grandchildren, Brandon Werth, Callie Werth, Lawrence Werth, LaShanna Werth, Amanda Watskey, Emily Watskey, Ethan Jekic; 16 step-grandchildren; and nine step-great grandchildren. &nbsp;

A private family funeral service will be held, and burial will be at the LaCrosse City Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas.

A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas in care of the mortuary.

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

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

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 </figure>Larry Joseph Werth, age 75, of La Crosse, Kansas, died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born June 15, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to Alfred J. and Martina L. (Schaffer) Werth.&nbsp; He married Henrietta (Oswald) on April 25, 1992, in LaCrosse, Kansas.He was a farmer and a salesman at Steinle’s Menswear Store in Russell, Kansas for a number of years.&nbsp; He move to La Crosse from Russell in 1978 where he farmed in the Liebenthal area.&nbsp; He grew up on the farm at Schoenchen, and was a1963 graduate of Schoenchen High School.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, Russell Knights of Columbus and past Grand Knight, and a 35-year member of A.A.&nbsp; He and his wife operated the “Moo Cow Shack” food vending trailer for 11 years traveling to fairs, auctions, sidewalk sales and etc.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed cooking and good food,&nbsp;meeting and working with the people while having the food trailer, gardening, watching western movies, and his family.&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Henrietta Werth, of the home; three sons, Lonnie Werth and wife, Diane, Salina, KS; Montie Werth and wife, LaDonna, O’Neil, NE; Donnie Werth; one daughter, Marcie Jekic and husband, Nick, Olathe, KS; one sister-in-law, Judy Werth, La Crosse, KS; seven step-children including, James Rohleder and wife, Elaine, Hays, KS; David Rohleder and wife, Linda, Salina, KS; Denise Rohleder, Olathe, KS; seven grandchildren, Brandon Werth, Callie Werth, Lawrence Werth, LaShanna Werth, Amanda Watskey, Emily Watskey, Ethan Jekic; 16 step-grandchildren; and nine step-great grandchildren. &nbsp;A private family funeral service will be held, and burial will be at the LaCrosse City Cemetery, LaCrosse, Kansas.A visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, and a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 P.M. at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas in care of the mortuary.Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks is required at the visitation.&nbsp; &nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Larry Joseph Werth

Georgianna Marie "Georgia" Weber, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 14,
 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 23, 1945, in 
Norton, to Frank W. and Ruth J. (Bielser) Currier.

Georgia graduated from Hoxie High School in 1963 and from Northwest 
Kansas Technical College, as well as attended Fort Hays State 
University. She served on the kitchen staff in the Colby and St. Marys 
public schools. Georgia enjoyed camping and loved watching birds. She 
was a member of Hoxie Presbyterian Church.

On July 29, 1967, Georgia married Max E. Weber in Hoxie. They shared 53 years of marriage. He survives.

Also surviving are: daughters, Ronda Hedrick (Aryn) of Nickerson, and
 Jenifer Lasky (Michael) of Wichita; grandchildren, Cayle, Lian, and 
Rayne Hedrick; sister, Wanita Smith (Tom) of Crestwell, OR; nephew, 
Scott Smith (Chris Brooks); great-nephew, Tanner Smith; great-nieces, 
Stephanie Mendoza (Luis), and Kimmie, Sol, Lily and Every Mendoza.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will
 be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the 
memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m. Monday thru Friday, October 23, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Hospice House, 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Georgianna Marie "Georgia" Weber, 74, of Hutchinson, died October 14,
 2020, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. She was born October 23, 1945, in 
Norton, to Frank W. and Ruth J. (Bielser) Currier.Georgia graduated from Hoxie High School in 1963 and from Northwest 
Kansas Technical College, as well as attended Fort Hays State 
University. She served on the kitchen staff in the Colby and St. Marys 
public schools. Georgia enjoyed camping and loved watching birds. She 
was a member of Hoxie Presbyterian Church.On July 29, 1967, Georgia married Max E. Weber in Hoxie. They shared 53 years of marriage. He survives.Also surviving are: daughters, Ronda Hedrick (Aryn) of Nickerson, and
 Jenifer Lasky (Michael) of Wichita; grandchildren, Cayle, Lian, and 
Rayne Hedrick; sister, Wanita Smith (Tom) of Crestwell, OR; nephew, 
Scott Smith (Chris Brooks); great-nephew, Tanner Smith; great-nieces, 
Stephanie Mendoza (Luis), and Kimmie, Sol, Lily and Every Mendoza.Georgia was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place and a private family graveside service will
 be held in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the 
memorial book from 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m. Monday thru Friday, October 23, 2020, at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society or Hospice House, 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Georgianna Marie ‘Georgia’ Weber

Clifford LaVerne “Red” Steckman, 84, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Red was born May 11, 1936, in Maywood, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was one of six children born to Doral C. and Mae Etta (Noah) Steckman.&nbsp; He grew up in California and Nebraska, graduating from Palisade, Nebraska in 1954. &nbsp;

Red served his country in the U.S. Air Force for eight and half years.&nbsp; He was a Crash Rescue and Fireman.

Red was united in marriage to Patricia Thayer on May 17, 1957, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, while he was in the military.&nbsp; This union was blessed with five children; Cliff, Leroy, LaResa, Charles and Tonnett.&nbsp; After his service, they lived in Macksville, Wichita, St. John, Johnson, Colby and Bunker Hill.

Red was an independent Truck Driver for many companies.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of the Steckman Construction Company in the '70s.&nbsp; He was a Lineman for St. John and Johnson, Kansas; did road maintenance in Stafford County, ran a loader for Brown &amp; Brown and Venture Corp in Great Bend and retired from Venture.&nbsp; He was a member of the Russell American Legion Post #99.&nbsp; Red was an adventurous man who enjoyed being outside.&nbsp; He loved fishing, hunting coyotes and sharing his great sense of humor with family and friends.

Surviving family include his wife of 63 years, Patricia of the home; sons, Cliff Steckman of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Leroy Steckman (Joetta) of Russell, Kansas, Charles Steckman (Deborah) of Houston, Texas; daughters, LaResa Likes (Eugene) of Great Bend, Kansas and Tonnett Rusch (Ruby) of Ellsworth, Kansas; sisters, Frances Moreland of Fort Morgan, Colorado, Lee Summers of Whitewater, Kansas and Mary McCune of Pratt, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.

Red was preceded in death by his parents, brother Doral Eugene Steckman, sister Claudine Butters and grandson Colton Leroy Cousins.

A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; Military Rites will be conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established at the Clifford Steckman Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Clifford LaVerne “Red” Steckman, 84, of Bunker Hill, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Red was born May 11, 1936, in Maywood, Nebraska.&nbsp; He was one of six children born to Doral C. and Mae Etta (Noah) Steckman.&nbsp; He grew up in California and Nebraska, graduating from Palisade, Nebraska in 1954. &nbsp;Red served his country in the U.S. Air Force for eight and half years.&nbsp; He was a Crash Rescue and Fireman.Red was united in marriage to Patricia Thayer on May 17, 1957, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, while he was in the military.&nbsp; This union was blessed with five children; Cliff, Leroy, LaResa, Charles and Tonnett.&nbsp; After his service, they lived in Macksville, Wichita, St. John, Johnson, Colby and Bunker Hill.Red was an independent Truck Driver for many companies.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of the Steckman Construction Company in the '70s.&nbsp; He was a Lineman for St. John and Johnson, Kansas; did road maintenance in Stafford County, ran a loader for Brown &amp; Brown and Venture Corp in Great Bend and retired from Venture.&nbsp; He was a member of the Russell American Legion Post #99.&nbsp; Red was an adventurous man who enjoyed being outside.&nbsp; He loved fishing, hunting coyotes and sharing his great sense of humor with family and friends.Surviving family include his wife of 63 years, Patricia of the home; sons, Cliff Steckman of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Leroy Steckman (Joetta) of Russell, Kansas, Charles Steckman (Deborah) of Houston, Texas; daughters, LaResa Likes (Eugene) of Great Bend, Kansas and Tonnett Rusch (Ruby) of Ellsworth, Kansas; sisters, Frances Moreland of Fort Morgan, Colorado, Lee Summers of Whitewater, Kansas and Mary McCune of Pratt, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.Red was preceded in death by his parents, brother Doral Eugene Steckman, sister Claudine Butters and grandson Colton Leroy Cousins.A Memorial Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; Military Rites will be conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established at the Clifford Steckman Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Clifford LaVerne 'Red' Steckman

Albert T. Walt, age 86, passed away at Cedar Village Long Term Care, Ness City, Kansas, on October 17, 2020.

Albert was born on Feburary 18, 1934 on the family farm near Collyer, Kansas, the son of Leocadia Kuntz and Antone Walt.

Albert attended Banner grade school, went on to graduate from St. 
Joseph's Military Academy (Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School) 
Seminarian Class of 1952. Attended College at Ft. Hays State University.

Albert served in the US ARMY from March 1954 to March 1956

October 12, 1959, he married the love of his life Alberta A. Zimmerman who proceeded him in death on May 21, 2014.

Albert and Alberta made Utica, KS home from 1961 – 1996 where he worked at Utica Grain Inc.

In 1996 they made the move to Ness City Ks., Albert continued to work at Utica Grain Inc. until his retirement in 1998.

Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus member.

Albert enjoyed going to polka dances with Alberta, fishing, hunting 
and never missed a chance to be at his children and grandchildren’s ball
 games. He spent countless nights on the porch listening to the Royals 
on the radio no matter how bad they were at the time. He was a caring 
and loving man and he will be missed greatly by the family and friends 
he has left behind.

Survivors include his sons, Tom Walt, Utica, KS, and Rodney (Traci) 
Walt, Lee Summit, MO; daughters, Bonnie Von Lintel, Elkhart, KS, Connie 
Schwindt, Ness City, KS, Judy (Marty) Klitzke, Ness City, Brenda (Craig)
 Stoecklein, Hays, KS, and Debbie (Mike) Bollinger, Durango, CO; brother
 Lavern Walt; grandchildren, Andrew Von Lintel, Matthew (Aubrey) Von 
Lintel, Katisha (Grant) Wiegers, Melissa (Daniel) Brandt – Von Lintel, 
Robby (Tala) Schwindt, Eric (Tomara) Schwindt, Dillon (Alix) Schwindt, 
Chelsea (Jeremy) Lickteig, Kristen Klitzke, Macie Stoecklein, Ryan 
Stoecklein, Devin (Paige) Bollinger, Kylie (Ryan) Kasprzyk, Zachary 
Pitts, Sadye Mullins, and Zeven Walt; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Lexi, 
Asher and Traven Schwindt. Sophia and Luca Schwindt. SammiJo, Jordi and 
Titus Wiegers, Gavin and Eli Von Lintel. Zaden Pitts. Kolbe Lickteig. 
Autumn Jackson, Abby Agers and Denver Bollinger.

Albert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Edna Arnold, 
Louise Porter and Infant brother Joseph Walt; son-in-law, Sam Von 
Lintel; and grandson, Blake Stoecklein.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church of Ness City. https://nesscitycatholic.org/

Public viewing will be Tuesday Oct 20 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City.

A Private Rosary will be held for the family.

A Private Mass of Christian burial will be at Sacred Heart Church for the family. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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 </figure>Albert T. Walt, age 86, passed away at Cedar Village Long Term Care, Ness City, Kansas, on October 17, 2020.Albert was born on Feburary 18, 1934 on the family farm near Collyer, Kansas, the son of Leocadia Kuntz and Antone Walt.Albert attended Banner grade school, went on to graduate from St. 
Joseph's Military Academy (Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School) 
Seminarian Class of 1952. Attended College at Ft. Hays State University.Albert served in the US ARMY from March 1954 to March 1956October 12, 1959, he married the love of his life Alberta A. Zimmerman who proceeded him in death on May 21, 2014.Albert and Alberta made Utica, KS home from 1961 – 1996 where he worked at Utica Grain Inc.In 1996 they made the move to Ness City Ks., Albert continued to work at Utica Grain Inc. until his retirement in 1998.Albert was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus member.Albert enjoyed going to polka dances with Alberta, fishing, hunting 
and never missed a chance to be at his children and grandchildren’s ball
 games. He spent countless nights on the porch listening to the Royals 
on the radio no matter how bad they were at the time. He was a caring 
and loving man and he will be missed greatly by the family and friends 
he has left behind.Survivors include his sons, Tom Walt, Utica, KS, and Rodney (Traci) 
Walt, Lee Summit, MO; daughters, Bonnie Von Lintel, Elkhart, KS, Connie 
Schwindt, Ness City, KS, Judy (Marty) Klitzke, Ness City, Brenda (Craig)
 Stoecklein, Hays, KS, and Debbie (Mike) Bollinger, Durango, CO; brother
 Lavern Walt; grandchildren, Andrew Von Lintel, Matthew (Aubrey) Von 
Lintel, Katisha (Grant) Wiegers, Melissa (Daniel) Brandt – Von Lintel, 
Robby (Tala) Schwindt, Eric (Tomara) Schwindt, Dillon (Alix) Schwindt, 
Chelsea (Jeremy) Lickteig, Kristen Klitzke, Macie Stoecklein, Ryan 
Stoecklein, Devin (Paige) Bollinger, Kylie (Ryan) Kasprzyk, Zachary 
Pitts, Sadye Mullins, and Zeven Walt; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Lexi, 
Asher and Traven Schwindt. Sophia and Luca Schwindt. SammiJo, Jordi and 
Titus Wiegers, Gavin and Eli Von Lintel. Zaden Pitts. Kolbe Lickteig. 
Autumn Jackson, Abby Agers and Denver Bollinger.Albert was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Edna Arnold, 
Louise Porter and Infant brother Joseph Walt; son-in-law, Sam Von 
Lintel; and grandson, Blake Stoecklein.Memorial Contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church of Ness City. https://nesscitycatholic.org/Public viewing will be Tuesday Oct 20 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City.A Private Rosary will be held for the family.A Private Mass of Christian burial will be at Sacred Heart Church for the family. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Albert Titus Walt

Norma Jean Wagner, 85, passed away October 18, 2020, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born July 27, 1935, in Bison, Kansas, to Jacob &amp; 
Rebecka (Brack) Hartman.

Norma was a waitress for many years and helped open up the Pizza Hut 
on Main street in Great Bend, waitressing there for 15 years. She was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Otis.

She met Harold Wagner, the love of her life, in December 1958 and 
married him on June 21, 1959. Norma and Harold looked forward to every 
October going to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the 8 day Hot Air Balloon 
Fiesta. She loved it. Norma and Harold were on a chase crew for 20 years
 and attended for 23 years. It was wonderful.

She was a proud mother of two girls, Deby (Wagner) Newsome, and Kim 
(Wagner) Roach, both of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Courtney James 
Wagner, Jayden Roach, and Jacob Roach; one sister in law, Arlene Maier 
of Colby; her beloved shih tzu, Abby; special friends, Paul and Karen 
Lambert, and Britt and Amy Guthrie; and her grandchildren in heart, 
Garett Guthrie, Gavin Guthrie, Dave Meyer, and Rachel Bennison. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Rebecka Hartman; her 
husband, Harold Wagner; a brother, Marvin Hartman, and twin brother, 
Norman Hartman.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
October 21, 2020, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,
 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Otis, with 
Reverend Barbara Jones presiding. It is recommended that those in 
attendance please wear masks and social distance. Interment will follow 
in the Otis Lutheran Cemetery, Otis. Memorials are suggested to the 
Norma Jean Wagner Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Norma Jean Wagner, 85, passed away October 18, 2020, at her home in 
Great Bend. She was born July 27, 1935, in Bison, Kansas, to Jacob &amp; 
Rebecka (Brack) Hartman.Norma was a waitress for many years and helped open up the Pizza Hut 
on Main street in Great Bend, waitressing there for 15 years. She was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Otis.She met Harold Wagner, the love of her life, in December 1958 and 
married him on June 21, 1959. Norma and Harold looked forward to every 
October going to Albuquerque, New Mexico, for the 8 day Hot Air Balloon 
Fiesta. She loved it. Norma and Harold were on a chase crew for 20 years
 and attended for 23 years. It was wonderful.She was a proud mother of two girls, Deby (Wagner) Newsome, and Kim 
(Wagner) Roach, both of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Courtney James 
Wagner, Jayden Roach, and Jacob Roach; one sister in law, Arlene Maier 
of Colby; her beloved shih tzu, Abby; special friends, Paul and Karen 
Lambert, and Britt and Amy Guthrie; and her grandchildren in heart, 
Garett Guthrie, Gavin Guthrie, Dave Meyer, and Rachel Bennison. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Rebecka Hartman; her 
husband, Harold Wagner; a brother, Marvin Hartman, and twin brother, 
Norman Hartman.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
October 21, 2020, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.,
 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Otis, with 
Reverend Barbara Jones presiding. It is recommended that those in 
attendance please wear masks and social distance. Interment will follow 
in the Otis Lutheran Cemetery, Otis. Memorials are suggested to the 
Norma Jean Wagner Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Norma Jean Wagner

Robert Walker "R.W." Yeager, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020, surrounded by family at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas. He was 89. 

R.W. was born on September 28, 1931, in Ashland, Kansas to William Raymond and Margaret (Piatt) Yeager. When he was young, his family moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he attended Blessed Sacrament grade school through the 8th grade. He attended high school at St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1949. R.W. received a degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University in 1953. 

At K-State, he met the love of his life, Doris L. Schwab. On December 30, 1952, they were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wichita, and would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this year. At K-State, R.W. was a member of ROTC and the Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity. He and Doris made their home in Manhattan, Kansas, until R.W.'s graduation, when they moved to Ft. Benning, Georgia for R.W.'s basic officer training. For the remainder of his military service, he was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Following his military service, R.W. and his family returned to Wichita, where he was a salesman for Triple S Steel Buildings. During this time, R.W. met Bill Sharp, and in 1957, he relocated his family to Norton to join Sharp Construction Company, which he eventually owned until his retirement. 

R.W. was a loyal friend and devoted community member. He was part of a group that was instrumental in Norton's growth, bringing the Pizza Hut and Sunflower Apartments to Norton. R.W. has been a longtime season ticket holder and supporter of K-State athletics and an Ahern Fund contributor. He was an avid golfer and card player at the Prairie Dog Golf Club. He enjoyed the art of creating stained glass and has many pieces displayed throughout Norton. R.W. was a staunch conservative and an active member in the Republican party. 

R.W.'s greatest joy and love in life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris, Norton; his children, Nancy (Jim) Lee, Lake Lotawana, Missouri; Sue (Greg) Gunther, Wichita; Robert "Bob" Yeager, Jr., Rio Rancho, New Mexico; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Carl Schwab; one sister-in-law, Catherine Yeager; other relatives and many friends. 

R.W. was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Guy Yeager, daughter-in-law, Denise Yeager, and three siblings, Marge, Bill and Nancy. 

There will be a private family Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, Kansas; the Andbe Home, Norton, Kansas; Valley Hope, Norton, Kansas or to a charity of your choice.

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 </figure>Robert Walker "R.W." Yeager, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2020, surrounded by family at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas. He was 89. R.W. was born on September 28, 1931, in Ashland, Kansas to William Raymond and Margaret (Piatt) Yeager. When he was young, his family moved to Wichita, Kansas, where he attended Blessed Sacrament grade school through the 8th grade. He attended high school at St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1949. R.W. received a degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University in 1953. At K-State, he met the love of his life, Doris L. Schwab. On December 30, 1952, they were married at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wichita, and would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary this year. At K-State, R.W. was a member of ROTC and the Phi Kappa Theta social fraternity. He and Doris made their home in Manhattan, Kansas, until R.W.'s graduation, when they moved to Ft. Benning, Georgia for R.W.'s basic officer training. For the remainder of his military service, he was stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri. Following his military service, R.W. and his family returned to Wichita, where he was a salesman for Triple S Steel Buildings. During this time, R.W. met Bill Sharp, and in 1957, he relocated his family to Norton to join Sharp Construction Company, which he eventually owned until his retirement. R.W. was a loyal friend and devoted community member. He was part of a group that was instrumental in Norton's growth, bringing the Pizza Hut and Sunflower Apartments to Norton. R.W. has been a longtime season ticket holder and supporter of K-State athletics and an Ahern Fund contributor. He was an avid golfer and card player at the Prairie Dog Golf Club. He enjoyed the art of creating stained glass and has many pieces displayed throughout Norton. R.W. was a staunch conservative and an active member in the Republican party. R.W.'s greatest joy and love in life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Doris, Norton; his children, Nancy (Jim) Lee, Lake Lotawana, Missouri; Sue (Greg) Gunther, Wichita; Robert "Bob" Yeager, Jr., Rio Rancho, New Mexico; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Carl Schwab; one sister-in-law, Catherine Yeager; other relatives and many friends. R.W. was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Guy Yeager, daughter-in-law, Denise Yeager, and three siblings, Marge, Bill and Nancy. There will be a private family Mass of Christian Burial and celebration of life at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton, Kansas; the Andbe Home, Norton, Kansas; Valley Hope, Norton, Kansas or to a charity of your choice.

Robert Walker 'R.W.' Yeager

Charlotte Sue Roberts, daughter of Earl and Mary (Shafer) Posson, was born April 21, 1939, in Norton, Kansas, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton on October 18, 2020, at the age of 81.

Charlotte grew up in Norton and attended the local schools.  She married Bobby Roberts in Norton, where they made their home and raised their family.  Charlotte was an LPN at the Andbe Home for many years.  Following her retirement and later due to health issues, she became a resident of the Andbe Home where she had spent her life caring for others. 

Charlotte was a member of the Norton Christian Church.

Survivors include:  one son, Steven "Bubba" Roberts, Norton; one daughter, Carolyn Foskuhl, Norton; two brothers, Bud Posson, Norton; Bill Posson, Stuttgart, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jerrod and Aaron Roberts, Jamie McCreery and Justin Wilhite; nine great-grandchildren, Andrew and Carsen Meitl, Kaitlyn McCreery, Natalie and Kylie Roberts, Andrew, Brenden, Cayden and Dylan Wilhite; other relatives and friends.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Randy, and one sister, Peggy Kindall.

Celebration of life will be Friday, October 30, 2020, at Norton Christian Church with inurnment in the Norton Cemetery.  A memorial has been established to Charlotte Roberts Memorial Fund.  Arrangements are with Enfield Funeral Home in Norton, and condolences may be sent to www.enfieldfh.com

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 </figure>Charlotte Sue Roberts, daughter of Earl and Mary (Shafer) Posson, was born April 21, 1939, in Norton, Kansas, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton on October 18, 2020, at the age of 81.Charlotte grew up in Norton and attended the local schools. She married Bobby Roberts in Norton, where they made their home and raised their family. Charlotte was an LPN at the Andbe Home for many years. Following her retirement and later due to health issues, she became a resident of the Andbe Home where she had spent her life caring for others. Charlotte was a member of the Norton Christian Church.Survivors include: one son, Steven "Bubba" Roberts, Norton; one daughter, Carolyn Foskuhl, Norton; two brothers, Bud Posson, Norton; Bill Posson, Stuttgart, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jerrod and Aaron Roberts, Jamie McCreery and Justin Wilhite; nine great-grandchildren, Andrew and Carsen Meitl, Kaitlyn McCreery, Natalie and Kylie Roberts, Andrew, Brenden, Cayden and Dylan Wilhite; other relatives and friends.Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, Randy, and one sister, Peggy Kindall.Celebration of life will be Friday, October 30, 2020, at Norton Christian Church with inurnment in the Norton Cemetery. A memorial has been established to Charlotte Roberts Memorial Fund. Arrangements are with Enfield Funeral Home in Norton, and condolences may be sent to www.enfieldfh.com

Charlotte Sue Roberts

Florence Jane “Janie” France, 93, Hays, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at Russell Regional Hospital.

She was born November 28, 1926, in 
Forestburg, Texas, the daughter of Noah Clifford and Zelma Bernice 
(Kuykendall) Gilley. She was a 1944 graduate of Whitharral High School 
in Whitharral, Texas. &nbsp;Janie’s first marriage was to William A. DeBusk 
on July 9, 1946, in Sudan, Texas. &nbsp;They divorced in 1970. &nbsp;Janie later 
married Jack B. France on November 5, 1976 in Denton, Texas. &nbsp;He 
preceded her in death on February 19, 1982. &nbsp;She was a telephone 
operator for General Telephone and a former member of the Church of 
Christ in Littlefield, Texas.&nbsp; She loved bowling, sewing and embroidery,
 jigsaw puzzles, visiting with family and friends, traveling and 
sightseeing, the color purple, and her precious dog Jenny.

Survivors include her son: Wayne A. 
DeBusk and wife Dolly of Hays, two granddaughters: Kristin Stone and 
husband Nathan of Little Elm, TX and Elizabeth Jorgenson and husband 
Ande of Omaha, NE, and four great grandchildren: Rebekah, Joshua, 
Tucker, and Truett.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, and two brothers: Elwin and Weldon Gilley.

Inurnment will be in West Park Cemetery
 in Hereford, Texas. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer 
Society, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Janie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Florence Jane “Janie” France, 93, Hays, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at Russell Regional Hospital.She was born November 28, 1926, in 
Forestburg, Texas, the daughter of Noah Clifford and Zelma Bernice 
(Kuykendall) Gilley. She was a 1944 graduate of Whitharral High School 
in Whitharral, Texas. &nbsp;Janie’s first marriage was to William A. DeBusk 
on July 9, 1946, in Sudan, Texas. &nbsp;They divorced in 1970. &nbsp;Janie later 
married Jack B. France on November 5, 1976 in Denton, Texas. &nbsp;He 
preceded her in death on February 19, 1982. &nbsp;She was a telephone 
operator for General Telephone and a former member of the Church of 
Christ in Littlefield, Texas.&nbsp; She loved bowling, sewing and embroidery,
 jigsaw puzzles, visiting with family and friends, traveling and 
sightseeing, the color purple, and her precious dog Jenny.Survivors include her son: Wayne A. 
DeBusk and wife Dolly of Hays, two granddaughters: Kristin Stone and 
husband Nathan of Little Elm, TX and Elizabeth Jorgenson and husband 
Ande of Omaha, NE, and four great grandchildren: Rebekah, Joshua, 
Tucker, and Truett.She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her parents, and two brothers: Elwin and Weldon Gilley.Inurnment will be in West Park Cemetery
 in Hereford, Texas. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer 
Society, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Janie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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