On September 24, 2020, Orville “Bert” Lerew passed away at the age of 
98. Born on March 18, 1922 to Bert and Marie (Price) Lerew, Orville was a
 long-time resident of Faulkton, SD but had recently moved to Kansas to 
be closer to family. 


On November 12, 1946 Bert married the love of his life, Inez Rose 
Peterson. A loving and understanding father, Bert and Inez raised two 
daughters, Renee and Laurel. During this time, he served as a rural mail
 carrier, serving for thirty years.


An avid outdoorsman, Bert capitalized on every opportunity to spend 
time fishing with his grandchildren, walking his traplines, and 
hunting/guiding family and friends. Bert was always thrilled to mentor 
anyone wanting to learn about the outdoors. One of the original 
conservationists, Bert was a Charter member and past president of the 
South Dakota Trappers Association. He was passionate about wildlife and 
never missed an opportunity to share his vast knowledge, even serving as
 a lobbyist for the SDTA in the Senate. Continuing his outdoor 
lifestyle, Bert was an active member of the AQHA, raising quarter horses
 for many years, and was an Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer.


After graduating Cresbard High School in 1940, Bert was drafted in 
1942 into the U.S.  Army as a member of the 7th Armored Division of the 
87th Cavalry, AKA the “Ghost Division.” During his service in WWII he 
advanced rapidly to the rank of Staff Sergeant and Platoon Leader.  He 
served in many theatres, earning the Bronze Star, Medal of Verdun, 
Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster, WWII Liberty Medal, and the 
European Theatre of Operations Ribbon with four Battle Stars. In 2019 
Bert was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest 
distinction. After his military service, Bert became a member of the 
Disabled Veterans of America and the American Legion, where he was a 
75-year member.


Bert is preceded in death by his parents, wife Inez, sisters Jane 
Lerew, Rose Maurer, Edna Mae Lerew, and LaVerne Barton; and one brother,
 Ted Lerew. He is survived by his brothers Vernon Lerew and Wilber 
Lerew, his daughter Renee and husband Rick Lewis of Selden, KS; and 
adopted daughter Laurel. He has three grandchildren: Troy Ochsner, of 
Selden, KS; Robynn and husband Chris Wessel, of Selden, KS; and 
Christopher Lewis, of Trenton, NE; seven great-grandchildren, and 
numerous friends and extended family. To know him was to love him and he
 made friends all over the country.


Services will be at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the 
Faulkton American Legion Post #102 or the South Dakota Trappers 
Association in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N Penn Ave, Oberlin, KS 
67749. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>On September 24, 2020, Orville “Bert” Lerew passed away at the age of 
98. Born on March 18, 1922 to Bert and Marie (Price) Lerew, Orville was a
 long-time resident of Faulkton, SD but had recently moved to Kansas to 
be closer to family. 
On November 12, 1946 Bert married the love of his life, Inez Rose 
Peterson. A loving and understanding father, Bert and Inez raised two 
daughters, Renee and Laurel. During this time, he served as a rural mail
 carrier, serving for thirty years.
An avid outdoorsman, Bert capitalized on every opportunity to spend 
time fishing with his grandchildren, walking his traplines, and 
hunting/guiding family and friends. Bert was always thrilled to mentor 
anyone wanting to learn about the outdoors. One of the original 
conservationists, Bert was a Charter member and past president of the 
South Dakota Trappers Association. He was passionate about wildlife and 
never missed an opportunity to share his vast knowledge, even serving as
 a lobbyist for the SDTA in the Senate. Continuing his outdoor 
lifestyle, Bert was an active member of the AQHA, raising quarter horses
 for many years, and was an Arctic Cat snowmobile dealer.
After graduating Cresbard High School in 1940, Bert was drafted in 
1942 into the U.S. Army as a member of the 7th Armored Division of the 
87th Cavalry, AKA the “Ghost Division.” During his service in WWII he 
advanced rapidly to the rank of Staff Sergeant and Platoon Leader. He 
served in many theatres, earning the Bronze Star, Medal of Verdun, 
Purple Heart with an Oak Leaf Cluster, WWII Liberty Medal, and the 
European Theatre of Operations Ribbon with four Battle Stars. In 2019 
Bert was awarded the French Legion of Honor medal, France’s highest 
distinction. After his military service, Bert became a member of the 
Disabled Veterans of America and the American Legion, where he was a 
75-year member.
Bert is preceded in death by his parents, wife Inez, sisters Jane 
Lerew, Rose Maurer, Edna Mae Lerew, and LaVerne Barton; and one brother,
 Ted Lerew. He is survived by his brothers Vernon Lerew and Wilber 
Lerew, his daughter Renee and husband Rick Lewis of Selden, KS; and 
adopted daughter Laurel. He has three grandchildren: Troy Ochsner, of 
Selden, KS; Robynn and husband Chris Wessel, of Selden, KS; and 
Christopher Lewis, of Trenton, NE; seven great-grandchildren, and 
numerous friends and extended family. To know him was to love him and he
 made friends all over the country.
Services will be at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the 
Faulkton American Legion Post #102 or the South Dakota Trappers 
Association in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N Penn Ave, Oberlin, KS 
67749. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.

Orville 'Bert' Lerew

Twila Maxine Bowsher, 89, passed away Friday September 25, 2020, at 
Brandon Woods @ Alvamar, Lawrence. She was born on March 29, 1931, at 
Shields, Kansas the daughter of Clifford and Edith (Thomas) Ulrich. She 
married to Donald Bowsher, Jr., on April 5, 1953, at Quinter.

She was a long time Great Bend resident and a registered nurse 
working at Central Kansas Medical Center for more then twenty years. 
Twila was co-owner and operator of Sentry Hardware in Westgate Shopping 
Center, retiring in 1985. She loved gardening, bird watching, working 
jig saw puzzles, reading story books, playing cards/board games, and 
attending community concerts and traveling.

Survivors include two sons, Keith Bowsher of Lawrence and Mark 
Bowsher and his wife Marg of Richmond, TX; two grandchildren Kevin 
Bowsher and wife Natalie of El Segundo, Calif and Lindsey Bailey and 
husband Brent of Richmond, TX; one great grandchild Elsie Mae Bowsher of
 El Segundo, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 
husband Donald Bowsher Jr. and three sisters Jackie McNitt, Rosalie 
Bussen and Doris Fleenor.

No services will be held as cremation has taken place. Memorials are 
suggested to Elder Care Inc. Home Services or Great Bend Meals on 
Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Twila Maxine Bowsher, 89, passed away Friday September 25, 2020, at 
Brandon Woods @ Alvamar, Lawrence. She was born on March 29, 1931, at 
Shields, Kansas the daughter of Clifford and Edith (Thomas) Ulrich. She 
married to Donald Bowsher, Jr., on April 5, 1953, at Quinter.She was a long time Great Bend resident and a registered nurse 
working at Central Kansas Medical Center for more then twenty years. 
Twila was co-owner and operator of Sentry Hardware in Westgate Shopping 
Center, retiring in 1985. She loved gardening, bird watching, working 
jig saw puzzles, reading story books, playing cards/board games, and 
attending community concerts and traveling.Survivors include two sons, Keith Bowsher of Lawrence and Mark 
Bowsher and his wife Marg of Richmond, TX; two grandchildren Kevin 
Bowsher and wife Natalie of El Segundo, Calif and Lindsey Bailey and 
husband Brent of Richmond, TX; one great grandchild Elsie Mae Bowsher of
 El Segundo, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 
husband Donald Bowsher Jr. and three sisters Jackie McNitt, Rosalie 
Bussen and Doris Fleenor.No services will be held as cremation has taken place. Memorials are 
suggested to Elder Care Inc. Home Services or Great Bend Meals on 
Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Twila Maxine Bowsher

Leland H. Mueller, 86, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Parkview Care Center, Osborne, KS.


  Leland was born July 21, 1934 in Athol, KS, the son of Arnold and 
Hilda (Nonamaker) Mueller.&nbsp; Leland joined the U.S. Navy on July 17, 1952
 and was honorably discharged on July 15, 1955.&nbsp; On March 23, 1957 he 
married Thelma Flint in Athol, KS, to this union they were blessed with 
two children, Martyn and Hayley.&nbsp; 

  He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Wanda Bandt and Janet Lemon.


  Leland is survived by his wife Thelma Mueller of Smith Center; son 
Martyn (Rebecca) Mueller of Cedar; daughter Hayley (Kent) Gordon of 
Agra; sister Shirley Rudolph of Mankato; brother-in-law Richard Lemon of
 Plainville; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.

  
The are no services planned at this time. &nbsp;Private family inurnment will
 take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to the Leland H. Mueller Memorial Fund or Smith County Library and can 
be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith 
Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

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 </figure>Leland H. Mueller, 86, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Parkview Care Center, Osborne, KS.
 Leland was born July 21, 1934 in Athol, KS, the son of Arnold and 
Hilda (Nonamaker) Mueller.&nbsp; Leland joined the U.S. Navy on July 17, 1952
 and was honorably discharged on July 15, 1955.&nbsp; On March 23, 1957 he 
married Thelma Flint in Athol, KS, to this union they were blessed with 
two children, Martyn and Hayley.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Wanda Bandt and Janet Lemon.
 Leland is survived by his wife Thelma Mueller of Smith Center; son 
Martyn (Rebecca) Mueller of Cedar; daughter Hayley (Kent) Gordon of 
Agra; sister Shirley Rudolph of Mankato; brother-in-law Richard Lemon of
 Plainville; two grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. 
The are no services planned at this time. &nbsp;Private family inurnment will
 take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to the Leland H. Mueller Memorial Fund or Smith County Library and can 
be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith 
Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

Leland H. Mueller

James H. Malfy, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

James H. Malfy, age 62, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Friday, September 25, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

James H. Malfy

Jean 
Neaderhiser, 92, Salina, was born November 20, 1927 in Salina to Arthur 
and Edith (Reigle) Quinn, died September 26, 2020 at Minneapolis Health 
and Rehab. She moved to the family farm west of Bennington in 1929, 
graduated from Bennington, attended business school in Salina, and 
worked for a year at the Salina water department.

Jean 
married William “Bill” Neaderhiser on March 9, 1946, living in Salina 
until they moved to a farm 1 1/2 mile southeast of Benninigton in 1949. 
Farming until the later 1960s, they moved into Bennington, opening 
Memory Lane Antiques in the old lumberyard.

They grew
 many pretty flowers along the west edge of their house and business. 
Bill credited their beauty to Jean persistently snipping flowers after 
blooming.

Jean was a
 hard working, dedicated homemaker, and consistently provided well for 
her family. She made artistic crafts--woven willow wicker baskets, 
copper pictures, candles...

Jean was a
 good cook, and Bill proudly said that she always had a warm, tasty, 
well-appreciated meal waiting for him in the oven, no matter how late he
 ate supper. She made exceptional angel food cakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loving to
 drive a car, Jean came close to her dream of being a cab driver, when 
she began delivering prescription drugs for Salina’s B and K Pharmacy. 
For many years, her family teasingly called her their “drug runner.”&nbsp;

Preceding
 her in death were her husband, Bill (2008); her son Stephen (2013) and 
her brother, Dr. Art Jay Quinn (August 29, 2020). Art’s obituary found 
online at Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater, Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors:
 daughter Shirley (Don) Rytych, Geneva, NE. Grandchildren and their 
children: Jonathan Rytych and Michael, Kylee, Logan; Stephen 
Neaderhiser; Timothy Rytych and Hunter; Laura (Nathan) Kendrick and 
Moira, Trevor, Olivia; Jenna (Sam) Weaver and Daphne, Penelope, Juliet, 
Mabel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Graveside
 services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 30 at the 
Bennington Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Bennington Cemetery 
and mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 
67467.

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 </figure>Jean 
Neaderhiser, 92, Salina, was born November 20, 1927 in Salina to Arthur 
and Edith (Reigle) Quinn, died September 26, 2020 at Minneapolis Health 
and Rehab. She moved to the family farm west of Bennington in 1929, 
graduated from Bennington, attended business school in Salina, and 
worked for a year at the Salina water department.Jean 
married William “Bill” Neaderhiser on March 9, 1946, living in Salina 
until they moved to a farm 1 1/2 mile southeast of Benninigton in 1949. 
Farming until the later 1960s, they moved into Bennington, opening 
Memory Lane Antiques in the old lumberyard.They grew
 many pretty flowers along the west edge of their house and business. 
Bill credited their beauty to Jean persistently snipping flowers after 
blooming.Jean was a
 hard working, dedicated homemaker, and consistently provided well for 
her family. She made artistic crafts--woven willow wicker baskets, 
copper pictures, candles...Jean was a
 good cook, and Bill proudly said that she always had a warm, tasty, 
well-appreciated meal waiting for him in the oven, no matter how late he
 ate supper. She made exceptional angel food cakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Loving to
 drive a car, Jean came close to her dream of being a cab driver, when 
she began delivering prescription drugs for Salina’s B and K Pharmacy. 
For many years, her family teasingly called her their “drug runner.”&nbsp;They moved to Salina in 2000.&nbsp;Preceding
 her in death were her husband, Bill (2008); her son Stephen (2013) and 
her brother, Dr. Art Jay Quinn (August 29, 2020). Art’s obituary found 
online at Strode Funeral Home, Stillwater, Oklahoma.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors:
 daughter Shirley (Don) Rytych, Geneva, NE. Grandchildren and their 
children: Jonathan Rytych and Michael, Kylee, Logan; Stephen 
Neaderhiser; Timothy Rytych and Hunter; Laura (Nathan) Kendrick and 
Moira, Trevor, Olivia; Jenna (Sam) Weaver and Daphne, Penelope, Juliet, 
Mabel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Graveside
 services will be at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, September 30 at the 
Bennington Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Bennington Cemetery 
and mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 
67467.

Jean Neaderhiser

Mark Douglas Kraisinger, 63, passed away at his home in rural Pawnee 
Rock, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 2, 1956 in Mission, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
preceded in death by his parents, E. Dean Kraisinger and Beverly L. 
Kolb, and stepfather, H.A. “Sandy” Kolb.

He is survived by two brothers: Anthony “Tony” Kraisinger of Pawnee 
Rock, Kansas; Bruce Kraisinger (Kristi) of Tecumseh, Kansas, and two 
sisters:&nbsp; Diana Yetschke, of Great Bend, Kansas and Terry Mandle (Kim) 
of Berryton, Kansas.&nbsp; He is also survived by 4 nieces, 2 nephews, 6 
great-nieces, 8 great-nephews and 1 great-great nephew.

Mark was a 1974 graduate of Larned High School.&nbsp; He loved to garden 
and was known for his organic produce which he sold at the area farmer’s
 markets.&nbsp; He also enjoyed trapping, hunting and helping his neighbors 
with their farm work.

Cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Life will be held for family and close friends at a future date.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Mark Douglas Kraisinger, 63, passed away at his home in rural Pawnee 
Rock, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 2, 1956 in Mission, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
preceded in death by his parents, E. Dean Kraisinger and Beverly L. 
Kolb, and stepfather, H.A. “Sandy” Kolb.He is survived by two brothers: Anthony “Tony” Kraisinger of Pawnee 
Rock, Kansas; Bruce Kraisinger (Kristi) of Tecumseh, Kansas, and two 
sisters:&nbsp; Diana Yetschke, of Great Bend, Kansas and Terry Mandle (Kim) 
of Berryton, Kansas.&nbsp; He is also survived by 4 nieces, 2 nephews, 6 
great-nieces, 8 great-nephews and 1 great-great nephew.Mark was a 1974 graduate of Larned High School.&nbsp; He loved to garden 
and was known for his organic produce which he sold at the area farmer’s
 markets.&nbsp; He also enjoyed trapping, hunting and helping his neighbors 
with their farm work.Cremation has taken place and a private Celebration of Life will be held for family and close friends at a future date.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Mark Douglas Kraisinger

Dale Eugene Oliver, 96, passed away Sept. 26, 2020, at Medicalodges 
of Great Bend.&nbsp; He was born July 1, 1924, in Salina, the son of Thomas 
O. and Effie (Skaggs) Oliver.&nbsp; He moved to Great Bend from Salina in 
1961 to join Security State Bank from which he retired in 1988 as Vice 
Chairman and CEO.&nbsp; Later he served as a Member Relations Consultant for 
the American Bankers Association.&nbsp;

He was a director of the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, 
BCC Foundation, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Council of 
Economic Education, University of Kansas Greater University Fund and the
 Community Hospital Association.&nbsp; He also was a former Campaign Chairman
 of the Great Bend United Way and served the Kansas Bankers Association 
as a member of the Governing Council plus several KBA Commissions, as 
well as an Associate Councilman for the American Institute of Banking 
and President of the local chapter of the Bank Administration 
Institute.&nbsp; He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and attended Trinity 
Lutheran Church.

He was a 1949 graduate of the University of Kansas, a member of Phi 
Delta Theta, social fraternity and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, 
honorary business school society.

He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater with 773rd 
Amphibian Tractor Battalion, United States Army, in World War II, and 
was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service of Keise Shima, 
Ryukyo Islands.

On November 14, 1954, he married Donna Jean Deines, in Salina.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Daniel D. and wife Julie of Raleigh
 N.C., and David E. and wife Eva of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Sarah A.
 Morris and husband Dave of Salina; seven grandchildren, Tim Oliver, 
Katie Oliver, Ted Oliver, Chloe Oliver (Ben Apple), Amanda Ewertz 
(Branden), Abby McKinney (Chris) MacKenzie Morris, and by five great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by one brother, Thomas O. and
 one sister, Marjorie Joan Cregger.

There will be no visitation.&nbsp; Private graveside services will be held
 at Roselawn Cemetery, Salina, with Rev. Jon Brudvig presiding.&nbsp; 
Military honors will be provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to BCC Foundation or Trinity Lutheran Church, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS, 67530.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dale Eugene Oliver, 96, passed away Sept. 26, 2020, at Medicalodges 
of Great Bend.&nbsp; He was born July 1, 1924, in Salina, the son of Thomas 
O. and Effie (Skaggs) Oliver.&nbsp; He moved to Great Bend from Salina in 
1961 to join Security State Bank from which he retired in 1988 as Vice 
Chairman and CEO.&nbsp; Later he served as a Member Relations Consultant for 
the American Bankers Association.&nbsp;He was a director of the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau, 
BCC Foundation, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, Kansas Council of 
Economic Education, University of Kansas Greater University Fund and the
 Community Hospital Association.&nbsp; He also was a former Campaign Chairman
 of the Great Bend United Way and served the Kansas Bankers Association 
as a member of the Governing Council plus several KBA Commissions, as 
well as an Associate Councilman for the American Institute of Banking 
and President of the local chapter of the Bank Administration 
Institute.&nbsp; He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and attended Trinity 
Lutheran Church.He was a 1949 graduate of the University of Kansas, a member of Phi 
Delta Theta, social fraternity and a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, 
honorary business school society.He served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater with 773rd 
Amphibian Tractor Battalion, United States Army, in World War II, and 
was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service of Keise Shima, 
Ryukyo Islands.On November 14, 1954, he married Donna Jean Deines, in Salina.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include two sons, Daniel D. and wife Julie of Raleigh
 N.C., and David E. and wife Eva of Tulsa, Okla.; one daughter, Sarah A.
 Morris and husband Dave of Salina; seven grandchildren, Tim Oliver, 
Katie Oliver, Ted Oliver, Chloe Oliver (Ben Apple), Amanda Ewertz 
(Branden), Abby McKinney (Chris) MacKenzie Morris, and by five great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by one brother, Thomas O. and
 one sister, Marjorie Joan Cregger.There will be no visitation.&nbsp; Private graveside services will be held
 at Roselawn Cemetery, Salina, with Rev. Jon Brudvig presiding.&nbsp; 
Military honors will be provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to BCC Foundation or Trinity Lutheran Church, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS, 67530.&nbsp;

Dale Eugene Oliver

Walter Lee Hadley, 94, of Portis, KS, passed away on Wednesday, 
September 23, 2020, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital of Osborne, 
KS. &nbsp;On November 24, 1925, he was born to Paul Larkin &amp; Mildred 
Lorraine (Giltner) Hadley in Portis, KS. &nbsp;Walter was one of two children
 born to Paul &amp; Mildred.

Walter graduated from&nbsp;high schoool in Portis,KS in 1943. &nbsp;He married 
Leota Belle Wisehart on September 17, 1946 and to this union, 7 children
 were born.

Walter was a farmer and stockman.&nbsp; He lived in the Portis, KS area all his life.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents;&nbsp;his wife:&nbsp;Leota in 2008; son(s):&nbsp; Steven in 1948;&nbsp;Curtis in 1992.

Walter is survived by daughters: Carole (Phillip) Schweitzer of 
Osborne, KS; Kristen Hadley of Portis, KS; Karma (Harold) Hageman of 
Marysville, KS; Kerri (Robert) DeGraff of Phoenix, AZ; son: Craig 
(Darlene) Hadley of Osborne, KS; 7 grandchildren &amp; 15 
great&nbsp;grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Walter Lee Hadley, 94, of Portis, KS, passed away on Wednesday, 
September 23, 2020, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital of Osborne, 
KS. &nbsp;On November 24, 1925, he was born to Paul Larkin &amp; Mildred 
Lorraine (Giltner) Hadley in Portis, KS. &nbsp;Walter was one of two children
 born to Paul &amp; Mildred.Walter graduated from&nbsp;high schoool in Portis,KS in 1943. &nbsp;He married 
Leota Belle Wisehart on September 17, 1946 and to this union, 7 children
 were born.Walter was a farmer and stockman.&nbsp; He lived in the Portis, KS area all his life.Walter was preceded in death by his parents;&nbsp;his wife:&nbsp;Leota in 2008; son(s):&nbsp; Steven in 1948;&nbsp;Curtis in 1992.Walter is survived by daughters: Carole (Phillip) Schweitzer of 
Osborne, KS; Kristen Hadley of Portis, KS; Karma (Harold) Hageman of 
Marysville, KS; Kerri (Robert) DeGraff of Phoenix, AZ; son: Craig 
(Darlene) Hadley of Osborne, KS; 7 grandchildren &amp; 15 
great&nbsp;grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Walter-Hadley">HERE</a> for service details.

Walter Lee Hadley

Betty Jean Smith, 92, passed away September 26, 2020, at Clara Barton
 Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born January 31, 1928, in Hoisington to 
James and Clarissa (Larkin) Carroll.&nbsp; She married Calvin Smith April 5, 
1948, in Hoisington.&nbsp; Calvin passed away August 15, 2005.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Betty was a devoted, loving child 
care provider for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist 
Church and Ladies VFW Auxiliary in Hoisington.

Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Smith, and Dee Ann Smith 
and husband Gary, all of Hoisington, and Rhonda Dezotell and husband 
Steven of Haysville; six grandchildren, Gary Dezotell, Brian Dezotell, 
Chelsey Smith, Presley Smith, Delaney Smith and Addison Smith; and four 
great grandchildren, Sage Dezotell, Satchel Dezotell, Harley Dezotell 
and Ava McCullick.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ron Smith; two 
grandsons, Doug Dezotell and Chad Dezotell; three brothers, Bill 
Carroll, Pete Carroll and James Carroll; and four sisters, Geneva 
Carroll, Edith King, Irene Hickey and Ruby Farnsworth.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Dezotell officiating.&nbsp; 
Interment will follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Eldercare or Meals on Wheels, in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Betty Jean Smith, 92, passed away September 26, 2020, at Clara Barton
 Hospital, Hoisington.&nbsp; She was born January 31, 1928, in Hoisington to 
James and Clarissa (Larkin) Carroll.&nbsp; She married Calvin Smith April 5, 
1948, in Hoisington.&nbsp; Calvin passed away August 15, 2005.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Betty was a devoted, loving child 
care provider for many years. She was a member of the United Methodist 
Church and Ladies VFW Auxiliary in Hoisington.Survivors include three daughters, Virginia Smith, and Dee Ann Smith 
and husband Gary, all of Hoisington, and Rhonda Dezotell and husband 
Steven of Haysville; six grandchildren, Gary Dezotell, Brian Dezotell, 
Chelsey Smith, Presley Smith, Delaney Smith and Addison Smith; and four 
great grandchildren, Sage Dezotell, Satchel Dezotell, Harley Dezotell 
and Ava McCullick.She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ron Smith; two 
grandsons, Doug Dezotell and Chad Dezotell; three brothers, Bill 
Carroll, Pete Carroll and James Carroll; and four sisters, Geneva 
Carroll, Edith King, Irene Hickey and Ruby Farnsworth.Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Rev. Steven Dezotell officiating.&nbsp; 
Interment will follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 29, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Eldercare or Meals on Wheels, in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Betty Jean Smith

Susan
 Ann Staab, 92, of 222 State St., Carthage, N.Y., died peacefully on Friday, 
September 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Sue
 was born on August 28, 1928 in Deferiet, N.Y., the daughter of the late 
Joseph and Anna (Tunia) Siedlecki. She attended school in Deferiet. She 
married Nicholas J. Staab on February 23, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Church in
 Hays, Kansas. Nicholas, a former employee of the St. Regis Paper 
Company died on October 14, 1975.&nbsp;

Sue
 enjoyed working many years for Willie and David Lewis at the Whistle 
Stop in Deferiet. She later worked as a teller for the St. Lawrence 
National Bank in Carthage for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She retired from Community 
Bank in 1992.&nbsp;

Sue
 loved her family with all her heart. She was a truly devoted wife, 
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her absolute 
pride and joy. Her favorite pastime was to attend all the various 
sporting events of her son and then her grandchildren and her great 
grandchildren. She was known as the “number one fan”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sue had been very
 involved in athletics herself through the years. In particular, she 
enjoyed softball and bowling. During the time she bowled at the Deferiet
 Bowling Alleys, Sue made bowling league history there and for the 
Carthage area by bowling a 609. She was told then she was believed to be
 the first person ever to do so but most definitely the first woman. She
 has always been proud of that accomplishment.&nbsp;

Sue
 had a very generous heart and giving spirit. She was always giving of 
herself to family, friends, and the community. Sue volunteered her time 
whenever and wherever needed. Sue was a very active member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary Post #789 in Carthage. She was a longtime 
parishioner of St.Rita’s in Deferiet and then St. James Catholic Church 
of Carthage. Sue volunteered many years working for the St.James Fair.

She is survived by one son and his wife: Richard J. (Peggy) Staab of West Carthage, 7 grandchildren
 and their spouses, Tamara Anderson, Brian (Angel) Staab, Adam 
(Abby)Staab and Joseph Staab and companion Tasha, all of West Carthage, 
Andrew (Tara) Staab of Carthage, Anna (Steve) Steele of Scottsville, NY 
and Theresa (Eddie) Escudero of Pennellville, NY, 16 great 
grandchildren, a sister, Helen Piroli of Deferiet and numerous nieces 
and nephews.&nbsp;

Sue
 is predeceased by her grandson, Kevin M. Staab who died on October 24, 
1974 and 6 brothers, John, Julius, Alexander, Stanley, Eddie and Tommy 
Siedlecki and 3 sisters, Agnes Gaffney, Pauline Vars and Dorothy 
Siedlecki (infant).

A
 Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 
30 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor 
officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 10-11am at the church. 
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Carthage. There will be a private 
family visitation at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home on Tuesday 
evening.

To leave an online condolence, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bezanillafh.com/" target="_blank">www.bezanillafh.com</a>.

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 </figure>Susan
 Ann Staab, 92, of 222 State St., Carthage, N.Y., died peacefully on Friday, 
September 25, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.Sue
 was born on August 28, 1928 in Deferiet, N.Y., the daughter of the late 
Joseph and Anna (Tunia) Siedlecki. She attended school in Deferiet. She 
married Nicholas J. Staab on February 23, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Church in
 Hays, Kansas. Nicholas, a former employee of the St. Regis Paper 
Company died on October 14, 1975.&nbsp;Sue
 enjoyed working many years for Willie and David Lewis at the Whistle 
Stop in Deferiet. She later worked as a teller for the St. Lawrence 
National Bank in Carthage for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She retired from Community 
Bank in 1992.&nbsp;Sue
 loved her family with all her heart. She was a truly devoted wife, 
mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her family was her absolute 
pride and joy. Her favorite pastime was to attend all the various 
sporting events of her son and then her grandchildren and her great 
grandchildren. She was known as the “number one fan”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sue had been very
 involved in athletics herself through the years. In particular, she 
enjoyed softball and bowling. During the time she bowled at the Deferiet
 Bowling Alleys, Sue made bowling league history there and for the 
Carthage area by bowling a 609. She was told then she was believed to be
 the first person ever to do so but most definitely the first woman. She
 has always been proud of that accomplishment.&nbsp;Sue
 had a very generous heart and giving spirit. She was always giving of 
herself to family, friends, and the community. Sue volunteered her time 
whenever and wherever needed. Sue was a very active member of the 
American Legion Auxiliary Post #789 in Carthage. She was a longtime 
parishioner of St.Rita’s in Deferiet and then St. James Catholic Church 
of Carthage. Sue volunteered many years working for the St.James Fair.She is survived by one son and his wife: Richard J. (Peggy) Staab of West Carthage, 7 grandchildren
 and their spouses, Tamara Anderson, Brian (Angel) Staab, Adam 
(Abby)Staab and Joseph Staab and companion Tasha, all of West Carthage, 
Andrew (Tara) Staab of Carthage, Anna (Steve) Steele of Scottsville, NY 
and Theresa (Eddie) Escudero of Pennellville, NY, 16 great 
grandchildren, a sister, Helen Piroli of Deferiet and numerous nieces 
and nephews.&nbsp;Sue
 is predeceased by her grandson, Kevin M. Staab who died on October 24, 
1974 and 6 brothers, John, Julius, Alexander, Stanley, Eddie and Tommy 
Siedlecki and 3 sisters, Agnes Gaffney, Pauline Vars and Dorothy 
Siedlecki (infant).A
 Mass of Christian burial will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 
30 at St. James Catholic Church with Rev. Donald A. Robinson, Pastor 
officiating. Friends may call on Wednesday from 10-11am at the church. 
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Carthage. There will be a private 
family visitation at the Bezanilla-McGraw Funeral Home on Tuesday 
evening.To leave an online condolence, go to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bezanillafh.com/" target="_blank">www.bezanillafh.com</a>.

Susan Ann Staab

Andy Alonzo Padilla, age 47, of Hays, Kansas, died Friday, September 25,
 2020, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born January 22, 
1973, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Elvia Padilla.


Andy grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School in 1991. 
After graduation, he served in The United States Army as a Sergeant and 
then transferred to The Army National Guard. Andy then attended Garden 
City Community College in Garden City then transferred to Fort Hays 
State University in Hays where he received his Master’s Degree in 
Accounting. Andy worked for FDIC as a Bank Examiner in Hays. He was a 
faithful member of the Catholic church in Hays, enjoyed riding bikes, 
spending time with family and was an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals.
 


Andy is survived by his mother, Elvia “Becky” Padilla of Ulysses, 
Kansas; sister, Candy Padilla and husband Manuel Aguilar of Van Buren, 
Arkansas; and niece and nephew, Jasmine Medina and Luis Aguilar. 


Andy is preceded in death by his grandparents; three uncles; and three cousins.


Vigil and Rosary service will be Monday, September 28, 2020, at 7:00 PM 
and Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM; both 
at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend Aneesh 
Parappanattu, MSFS officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses 
Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American 
Legion Post #79. Visitation will be Monday, September 28, 2020, from 
11:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Arrangements 
are in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 
67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com
                            

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 </figure>Andy Alonzo Padilla, age 47, of Hays, Kansas, died Friday, September 25,
 2020, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. He was born January 22, 
1973, in Ulysses, Kansas, the son of Elvia Padilla.
Andy grew up in Ulysses and graduated from Ulysses High School in 1991. 
After graduation, he served in The United States Army as a Sergeant and 
then transferred to The Army National Guard. Andy then attended Garden 
City Community College in Garden City then transferred to Fort Hays 
State University in Hays where he received his Master’s Degree in 
Accounting. Andy worked for FDIC as a Bank Examiner in Hays. He was a 
faithful member of the Catholic church in Hays, enjoyed riding bikes, 
spending time with family and was an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals.
 
Andy is survived by his mother, Elvia “Becky” Padilla of Ulysses, 
Kansas; sister, Candy Padilla and husband Manuel Aguilar of Van Buren, 
Arkansas; and niece and nephew, Jasmine Medina and Luis Aguilar. 
Andy is preceded in death by his grandparents; three uncles; and three cousins.
Vigil and Rosary service will be Monday, September 28, 2020, at 7:00 PM 
and Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 10:00 AM; both 
at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses with Reverend Aneesh 
Parappanattu, MSFS officiating. Interment will follow at the Ulysses 
Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American 
Legion Post #79. Visitation will be Monday, September 28, 2020, from 
11:00 AM until 5:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses. Arrangements 
are in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, Kansas 
67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Andy Alonzo Padilla

Jeanette Kitchen, 84, Hays, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

She was born February 13, 1936 in Ellis
 the daughter of George and Virginia (Schmidt) Wiesner.&nbsp; In 1954 she 
graduated from Ellis High School.&nbsp; On December 29, 1956 she was united 
in marriage to Donald “Don” Kitchen.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Jeanette 
worked at JC Penney, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart.&nbsp; She was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, was an amazing seamstress, and loved to dance.&nbsp; 
She enjoyed bowling, puzzles, and tending her flower and vegetable 
gardens.

Survivors include three sons; Mark 
Kitchen and wife Millie of Aurora, CO, Marshall Kitchen and wife Brenda 
of Hays, and Brent Kitchen and wife Shelly of Olathe, two daughters; Kim
 Betts and husband Mike of Hays and Mindi Pfannenstiel and husband Marty
 of Mulvane, her ex-husband Don of Hays, a brother; Donald Wiesner and 
wife Myrlin of Garden Grove, CA, 17 grandchildren; Dustin Kitchen and 
wife Robin, Brenden and Taylor Kitchen, Blake Kitchen and wife Tanya, 
Brian Kitchen and wife Allison, Kayla Landers and husband Jake, Dylan, 
Bailey, and Gage Kitchen, Sheldon, Clay, Taylor, and Jordan Betts, and 
Austin, Chayton, Easton, and Maci Pfannenstiel, and six great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Norman Wiesner and wife Freida and Verlyn Wiesner and wife Karen.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Matthew Cowan officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Monday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 7:00 pm on Monday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities or to the 
St. Joseph Food Pantry.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jeanette may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Jeanette Kitchen, 84, Hays, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.She was born February 13, 1936 in Ellis
 the daughter of George and Virginia (Schmidt) Wiesner.&nbsp; In 1954 she 
graduated from Ellis High School.&nbsp; On December 29, 1956 she was united 
in marriage to Donald “Don” Kitchen.&nbsp; They later divorced.&nbsp; Jeanette 
worked at JC Penney, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart.&nbsp; She was a member of St. 
Joseph Catholic Church, was an amazing seamstress, and loved to dance.&nbsp; 
She enjoyed bowling, puzzles, and tending her flower and vegetable 
gardens.Survivors include three sons; Mark 
Kitchen and wife Millie of Aurora, CO, Marshall Kitchen and wife Brenda 
of Hays, and Brent Kitchen and wife Shelly of Olathe, two daughters; Kim
 Betts and husband Mike of Hays and Mindi Pfannenstiel and husband Marty
 of Mulvane, her ex-husband Don of Hays, a brother; Donald Wiesner and 
wife Myrlin of Garden Grove, CA, 17 grandchildren; Dustin Kitchen and 
wife Robin, Brenden and Taylor Kitchen, Blake Kitchen and wife Tanya, 
Brian Kitchen and wife Allison, Kayla Landers and husband Jake, Dylan, 
Bailey, and Gage Kitchen, Sheldon, Clay, Taylor, and Jordan Betts, and 
Austin, Chayton, Easton, and Maci Pfannenstiel, and six great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Norman Wiesner and wife Freida and Verlyn Wiesner and wife Karen.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Matthew Cowan officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Monday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 7:00 pm on Monday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Catholic Charities or to the 
St. Joseph Food Pantry.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jeanette may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Jeanette Kitchen

Janet A. Williams, 87, Hays, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Augusta.

She was born July 29, 1933 in Natoma, 
Kansas the daughter of Albert and Edna (Hartman) Grasch.&nbsp; She was a 
graduate of Natoma High School.&nbsp; On June 3, 1951 she was united in 
marriage to Everett R. Williams in Alton, Kansas, and they celebrated 55
 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 15, 
2006.&nbsp; Janet and Everett lived, worked, and raised their family on 
Higher View Dairy.&nbsp; She was a former member of Messiah Lutheran Church, 
housekeeper at the Ramada Inn, and a Senior Companion.&nbsp; Janet loved 
dancing, angels, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son; Rick Williams 
of Wichita, two daughters; Dee Rupp and husband Eddie of Hays and Pam 
Foster of Augusta, a brother-in-law; Bill Williams and wife Carolyn of 
Medicine Lodge, eight grandchildren; Angie Rupp, Missy Trent and husband
 Robert, Jaycee Bourget and husband Rocky, Nichole Foster, Kelly 
Williams and wife Merresa, Shelly Williams, Trey Crouch and wife Maria 
and Megan Crouch, her longtime friend; Carol Ostrom, 18 great 
grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett, and an infant son; Sean Williams.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 
11:00 on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A prayer service will be at 10:30 with Rev. Rocco Mallardi 
officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be in Mt. Allen Cemetery at a
 later date.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to 
Restoration Worship Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Janet may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Janet A. Williams, 87, Hays, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Augusta.She was born July 29, 1933 in Natoma, 
Kansas the daughter of Albert and Edna (Hartman) Grasch.&nbsp; She was a 
graduate of Natoma High School.&nbsp; On June 3, 1951 she was united in 
marriage to Everett R. Williams in Alton, Kansas, and they celebrated 55
 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 15, 
2006.&nbsp; Janet and Everett lived, worked, and raised their family on 
Higher View Dairy.&nbsp; She was a former member of Messiah Lutheran Church, 
housekeeper at the Ramada Inn, and a Senior Companion.&nbsp; Janet loved 
dancing, angels, and spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include a son; Rick Williams 
of Wichita, two daughters; Dee Rupp and husband Eddie of Hays and Pam 
Foster of Augusta, a brother-in-law; Bill Williams and wife Carolyn of 
Medicine Lodge, eight grandchildren; Angie Rupp, Missy Trent and husband
 Robert, Jaycee Bourget and husband Rocky, Nichole Foster, Kelly 
Williams and wife Merresa, Shelly Williams, Trey Crouch and wife Maria 
and Megan Crouch, her longtime friend; Carol Ostrom, 18 great 
grandchildren, one great-great granddaughter, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Everett, and an infant son; Sean Williams.Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 
11:00 on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A prayer service will be at 10:30 with Rev. Rocco Mallardi 
officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be in Mt. Allen Cemetery at a
 later date.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed or to 
Restoration Worship Center in Grand Island, Nebraska.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Janet may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Janet A. Williams

Phillipsburg resident Erma Marie Jansonius passed away Sept. 25, 
2020, at the Colonial Villa Nursing Home in Alma, NE at the age of 95.&nbsp; 
She was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Phillips County, the daughter of Herman 
&amp; Eva (Fink) Kaiser.

Survivors include her sons, Gary of Lahoma, OK &amp; Ron of Oberlin; 
her daughters, Amy Hanson of Lawrence &amp; Julie Satter of Topeka; 8 
grandchildren &amp; 10 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Private family services will be held with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

The casket will be closed.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorials have been established to the First Lutheran Church or RuralMed Hospice.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Erma Marie Jansonius passed away Sept. 25, 
2020, at the Colonial Villa Nursing Home in Alma, NE at the age of 95.&nbsp; 
She was born Oct. 23, 1924, in Phillips County, the daughter of Herman 
&amp; Eva (Fink) Kaiser.Survivors include her sons, Gary of Lahoma, OK &amp; Ron of Oberlin; 
her daughters, Amy Hanson of Lawrence &amp; Julie Satter of Topeka; 8 
grandchildren &amp; 10 great grandchildren.&nbsp;Private family services will be held with burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.The casket will be closed.&nbsp; Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorials have been established to the First Lutheran Church or RuralMed Hospice.

Erma Marie Jansonius

Beth A. Lamb Duff, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby.

Arrangements are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.

Beth A. Lamb Duff, age 89, of Winona, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at the Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby.Arrangements are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, Oakley.

Beth A. Lamb Duff

Harold Duane Kirkham, 86, passed away September 24, 2020. Duane as he
 was known to many was born on June 23, 1934 to John F. and Effie M. 
(Montgomery) Kirkham.

Harold enlisted in the Army in 1952. He served as a sergeant in the 
Corp of Engineers stationed in England. After his return from service he
 married Glenda Ann Fishburn on March 2, 1955.

Harold worked at Larned Sand &amp; Gravel for nearly 60 years, 
retiring in 2012. Harold was well known for keeping driveways clear 
during the winter storms of the past. He was also a champion for the 
underprivileged in the area.

Harold was proceeded in death by both parents, his brother Loris, and step sister June.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years Glenda. Daughters Terri Bushey
 of Cawker City, Kansas, Tanya Parish of Larned, and son Todd of 
Arlington, Texas. Harold leaves 6 grandchildren, and 7 
great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Service 
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Burial with military graveside rites will be in Larned Cemetery. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or Kindred 
Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold Duane Kirkham, 86, passed away September 24, 2020. Duane as he
 was known to many was born on June 23, 1934 to John F. and Effie M. 
(Montgomery) Kirkham.He was a lifetime Larned resident.Harold enlisted in the Army in 1952. He served as a sergeant in the 
Corp of Engineers stationed in England. After his return from service he
 married Glenda Ann Fishburn on March 2, 1955.Harold worked at Larned Sand &amp; Gravel for nearly 60 years, 
retiring in 2012. Harold was well known for keeping driveways clear 
during the winter storms of the past. He was also a champion for the 
underprivileged in the area.Harold was proceeded in death by both parents, his brother Loris, and step sister June.Survivors include his wife of 65 years Glenda. Daughters Terri Bushey
 of Cawker City, Kansas, Tanya Parish of Larned, and son Todd of 
Arlington, Texas. Harold leaves 6 grandchildren, and 7 
great-grandchildren.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Service 
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Burial with military graveside rites will be in Larned Cemetery. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, September 28, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or Kindred 
Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Harold Duane Kirkham

Rizalina de Guia Hayes, 68, passed away September 25, 2020, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on 
December 30, 1951, to Guillermo de Guia and Angelina Obin, at Cavite 
Luzon, Philippines. She married Joseph Hayes on August 19, 1973, at San 
Antonio, Zambales, Phillipines.&nbsp; He survives.

Coming from Maine in 1990, Rizalina was a Great Bend resident. She 
was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid bingo lover 
and enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include, her husband, Joe Hayes of the home; a daughter, 
Kelly Dugan and husband Evan of Colorado Springs; and two sisters, Rosa 
Denis and husband David of Virginia Beach, Va., and Rufina Cabalu of 
Cavite Luzon, Phillipines. She was preceded in death by her parents; a 
son, Sean Hayes; two brothers, and a sister.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Memorials 
are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rizalina de Guia Hayes, 68, passed away September 25, 2020, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on 
December 30, 1951, to Guillermo de Guia and Angelina Obin, at Cavite 
Luzon, Philippines. She married Joseph Hayes on August 19, 1973, at San 
Antonio, Zambales, Phillipines.&nbsp; He survives.Coming from Maine in 1990, Rizalina was a Great Bend resident. She 
was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was an avid bingo lover 
and enjoyed gardening.Survivors include, her husband, Joe Hayes of the home; a daughter, 
Kelly Dugan and husband Evan of Colorado Springs; and two sisters, Rosa 
Denis and husband David of Virginia Beach, Va., and Rufina Cabalu of 
Cavite Luzon, Phillipines. She was preceded in death by her parents; a 
son, Sean Hayes; two brothers, and a sister.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Memorials 
are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Rizalina de Guia Hayes

LaVera Adeline (Kitten) Strecker, age 94, passed away September 25, 2020, at Manor of the Plains, Dodge City, Kansas.

LaVera was born November 12, 1925 at Lawrence, Nebraska to Alvin and 
Mary (Himmelberg) Kitten. The family moved Stratton, Colorado in the 
spring of 1929.&nbsp; LaVera grew up on the family farm and attended Stratton
 Schools. After graduating from high school, LaVera went to work at JC 
Penny’s. While at a dance she met Ignatius Strecker. After a short 
courtship they were married at the St Charles Catholic Church in 
Stratton on November 26, 1946. They started their farming life in Ness 
City, Kansas and later moved to Spearville where they spent the 
remainder of their 61year marriage.

LaVera was a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and 
Daughters of Isabella both in Spearville. She loved playing cards and 
will long be remembered by her family for her spud-nuts, pies, and fried
 chicken. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for her grandchildren and made 
many quilts over the years.

They had nine children.&nbsp; Joe and wife Jana, Concordia, Kansas, Ron 
and wife Karan, Leland, North Carolina, Henry and wife Deb, Dodge City, 
Melvin and wife Linda, Spearville, Rita Miller and husband Chris, 
Newton, Kansas, Bev Stein and husband Gary, Dodge City and Theresa 
Stegman and husband Reg, Spearville.&nbsp; She is also survived by 22 
grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, 
her daughter-in-law Sharon Strecker, Stringtown, Oklahoma and her 
sister, Iona Gearhart, Illinois.

She preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Ignatius on
 July 1, 2014, an infant son, John, a son, Ken, 2 brothers, Vince and 
Harold Kitten and a sister, Laurine Schiferl.

Vigil service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 
7:00 pm Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic 
Church, Spearville.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday at the 
church with Fr. Ted Stoecklein presiding.&nbsp; The service will be viewable 
via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/ziegler.chapel/. Burial will 
follow in St. John Cemetery, Spearville.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday from
 noon to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Arrowhead West or the Cancer Center 
of Kansas both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

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 </figure>LaVera Adeline (Kitten) Strecker, age 94, passed away September 25, 2020, at Manor of the Plains, Dodge City, Kansas.LaVera was born November 12, 1925 at Lawrence, Nebraska to Alvin and 
Mary (Himmelberg) Kitten. The family moved Stratton, Colorado in the 
spring of 1929.&nbsp; LaVera grew up on the family farm and attended Stratton
 Schools. After graduating from high school, LaVera went to work at JC 
Penny’s. While at a dance she met Ignatius Strecker. After a short 
courtship they were married at the St Charles Catholic Church in 
Stratton on November 26, 1946. They started their farming life in Ness 
City, Kansas and later moved to Spearville where they spent the 
remainder of their 61year marriage.LaVera was a member of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and 
Daughters of Isabella both in Spearville. She loved playing cards and 
will long be remembered by her family for her spud-nuts, pies, and fried
 chicken. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for her grandchildren and made 
many quilts over the years.They had nine children.&nbsp; Joe and wife Jana, Concordia, Kansas, Ron 
and wife Karan, Leland, North Carolina, Henry and wife Deb, Dodge City, 
Melvin and wife Linda, Spearville, Rita Miller and husband Chris, 
Newton, Kansas, Bev Stein and husband Gary, Dodge City and Theresa 
Stegman and husband Reg, Spearville.&nbsp; She is also survived by 22 
grandchildren, many great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, 
her daughter-in-law Sharon Strecker, Stringtown, Oklahoma and her 
sister, Iona Gearhart, Illinois.She preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband, Ignatius on
 July 1, 2014, an infant son, John, a son, Ken, 2 brothers, Vince and 
Harold Kitten and a sister, Laurine Schiferl.Vigil service followed by Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 
7:00 pm Monday, September 28, 2020 at St. John the Baptist Catholic 
Church, Spearville.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Tuesday at the 
church with Fr. Ted Stoecklein presiding.&nbsp; The service will be viewable 
via Facebook live at www.facebook.com/ziegler.chapel/. Burial will 
follow in St. John Cemetery, Spearville.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday from
 noon to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to Arrowhead West or the Cancer Center 
of Kansas both in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

LaVera Adeline (Kitten) Strecker

Luella Mae Betzold, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Wesley Towers Thorn Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.  She was born on September 4, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Leta Mae Eastham Brooks. Luella moved to Scott City, Kansas, in 1944 from Kansas City until 1979 when she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and then, in 1994, she moved to Hutchinson, Kansas.  Luella worked in Walmart as a clerk.

Luella enjoyed crocheting, cooking and was very proud of her GED.

On August 20, 1951, Luella married Leo Leroy Betzold in Raton, New Mexico. Together they raised five children. Leo passed away on July 20, 1984, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Survivors include her one son - Morris &amp; Barbara Betzold of Hutchinson, Kansas; Two Daughters - Martha Gawdun of Denver, Colorado, and Monica Chapman of Wichita, Kansas, One brother; Lynn Brooks of Valley View, Texas, Three Sisters; Susie Jantz of Hoisingon, Kansas, Patti Brooks of Salina, Kansas and Lenora Haynes of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Thirteen grandchildren, Twenty One Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Luella was preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, Two Sons, Mark Betzold &amp; Michael Betzold, and Three Brothers - Leland Brooks, Larry Brooks, and Leonard Brooks and One Great Granddaughter - Taylor Childs. 

Services will be announced at a later date.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kanas.

Memorial In Lieu of Flower may be written to the American Cancer Society.

There will be no visitation time as cremation has taken place.

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 </figure>Luella Mae Betzold, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, at Wesley Towers Thorn Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on September 4, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Leta Mae Eastham Brooks. Luella moved to Scott City, Kansas, in 1944 from Kansas City until 1979 when she moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, and then, in 1994, she moved to Hutchinson, Kansas. Luella worked in Walmart as a clerk.Luella enjoyed crocheting, cooking and was very proud of her GED.On August 20, 1951, Luella married Leo Leroy Betzold in Raton, New Mexico. Together they raised five children. Leo passed away on July 20, 1984, in Las Vegas, Nevada.Survivors include her one son - Morris &amp; Barbara Betzold of Hutchinson, Kansas; Two Daughters - Martha Gawdun of Denver, Colorado, and Monica Chapman of Wichita, Kansas, One brother; Lynn Brooks of Valley View, Texas, Three Sisters; Susie Jantz of Hoisingon, Kansas, Patti Brooks of Salina, Kansas and Lenora Haynes of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Thirteen grandchildren, Twenty One Great Grandchildren, Two Great Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.Luella was preceded in death by her Husband, Parents, Two Sons, Mark Betzold &amp; Michael Betzold, and Three Brothers - Leland Brooks, Larry Brooks, and Leonard Brooks and One Great Granddaughter - Taylor Childs. Services will be announced at a later date.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kanas.Memorial In Lieu of Flower may be written to the American Cancer Society.There will be no visitation time as cremation has taken place.

Luella Mae Betzold

Joyce E. Sanderson, age 75, of Goodland passed away Thursday, 
September 24, 2020.&nbsp; Joyce was born on December 13, 1944 to John and 
Vera (Tiede) Dallas in Edson, Kansas.&nbsp;

Joyce grew up in Edson and Goodland.&nbsp; She attended elementary school 
in Edson and graduated from Sherman County High School in 1962.&nbsp; She 
married Donald E. (Jack) Sanderson on November 3, 1962 in Goodland.&nbsp; To 
this union three children, Kenneth, Kevin and Kristie.&nbsp;

Joyce and Jack owned and operated Clawson Electric Auto Supply in 
Goodland until 2006.&nbsp; Joyce also worked at the City of Goodland for 15 
years.&nbsp; She was a selfless, kind woman, mother, friend, coworker, and 
grandma.&nbsp; She lived a full and abundant life.&nbsp; She always had a smile on
 her face, and eager to help anyone with anything.&nbsp; &nbsp;She blessed the 
lives of those that she touched.&nbsp; Joyce was a member of the First 
Christian Church of Goodland.&nbsp; She spent many years and excelled at 
National Bowling tournaments, a lifelong sister in Sigma Beta Phi 
Sorority.&nbsp; She was an avid swimmer and diver, enjoyed going to casinos, 
motorcycle riding, flowers and gardening and enjoyed Bingo.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and grandparents; and sisters, Mary Leoffler and Joan Dallas.&nbsp;

Joyce is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Tami) Sanderson and Kevin 
(Jenifer) Sanderson of Goodland; daughter, Kristie (Joran Jensen) of 
Kansas City, MO; sisters, Irene Wise of Denver, CO and Shirley (Larry 
Dean) Wise of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Spencer Baumert, Hannah, 
Blake, Heath, Taylor Sanderson; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Joyce E. Sanderson, age 75, of Goodland passed away Thursday, 
September 24, 2020.&nbsp; Joyce was born on December 13, 1944 to John and 
Vera (Tiede) Dallas in Edson, Kansas.&nbsp;Joyce grew up in Edson and Goodland.&nbsp; She attended elementary school 
in Edson and graduated from Sherman County High School in 1962.&nbsp; She 
married Donald E. (Jack) Sanderson on November 3, 1962 in Goodland.&nbsp; To 
this union three children, Kenneth, Kevin and Kristie.&nbsp;Joyce and Jack owned and operated Clawson Electric Auto Supply in 
Goodland until 2006.&nbsp; Joyce also worked at the City of Goodland for 15 
years.&nbsp; She was a selfless, kind woman, mother, friend, coworker, and 
grandma.&nbsp; She lived a full and abundant life.&nbsp; She always had a smile on
 her face, and eager to help anyone with anything.&nbsp; &nbsp;She blessed the 
lives of those that she touched.&nbsp; Joyce was a member of the First 
Christian Church of Goodland.&nbsp; She spent many years and excelled at 
National Bowling tournaments, a lifelong sister in Sigma Beta Phi 
Sorority.&nbsp; She was an avid swimmer and diver, enjoyed going to casinos, 
motorcycle riding, flowers and gardening and enjoyed Bingo.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband; parents and grandparents; and sisters, Mary Leoffler and Joan Dallas.&nbsp;Joyce is survived by her sons, Kenneth (Tami) Sanderson and Kevin 
(Jenifer) Sanderson of Goodland; daughter, Kristie (Joran Jensen) of 
Kansas City, MO; sisters, Irene Wise of Denver, CO and Shirley (Larry 
Dean) Wise of Nashville, TN; grandchildren, Spencer Baumert, Hannah, 
Blake, Heath, Taylor Sanderson; and many more family and friends.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Joyce-Sanderson">HERE</a> for service details.

Joyce E. (Dallas) Sanderson

Capuchin Father Bennett Colucci O.F.M. 
Cap., 89, victim of Covid-19 of Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays,
 Kansas, died Thursday,&nbsp; Sept. 24, 2020, just 28 days short of his 90th 
birthday, having tested positive for&nbsp; Covid-19 virus a few days earlier.

The youngest of the eight children of 
late Pasquale and Pasqualina (Citarelli) Colucci, Pasquale Jr., was born
 on October 22, 1930, in Hillsville, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;Early in childhood 
his parents died, and he was raised by his uncle and aunt, Frank and 
Nellie Colucci.&nbsp; He received the new name Bennett, when he joined the 
Capuchin Franciscan Order in 1951.&nbsp; Bennett studied for the priesthood 
at St. Fidelis Seminary and College in Herman, Pennsylvania, and 
Capuchin College in Washington, D.C., and was ordained a priest in 1957.

His first assignment was to the 
Capuchin Missions in Puerto Rico, where he ministered as associate 
pastor in Ponce, Utuado, Trujillo Alto, and Adjuntas, and then as 
director of a school for lay brothers and a retreat house in Adjuntas.&nbsp; 
In 1970, he moved to Colorado and served for four years as an associate 
pastor in Annunciation church in Denver.&nbsp; He then was on the staff of 
Denver’s Marycrest High School for 14 years while engaging in pastoral 
ministry at Clare Gardens.&nbsp; From 1986 till 1993 he was associate 
director and chaplain of Samaritan House for the homeless.&nbsp; Father 
served next in Kansas on the pastoral care team at Hays Medical Center, 
becoming its director in 2001.&nbsp; Retiring&nbsp;from public ministry in 2005, 
he took up residence at St. Fidelis Friary in Victoria, until his move 
to Via Christi Village in 2017.&nbsp; Father was the last member of his 
immediate family to die.

Reception of the Body and Morning 
Prayer will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at The 
Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Friar’s Plot at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.

Memorials are suggests to the Capuchin Franciscans Province of Mid-America Inc.

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

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

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Capuchin Father Bennett Colucci O.F.M. 
Cap., 89, victim of Covid-19 of Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays,
 Kansas, died Thursday,&nbsp; Sept. 24, 2020, just 28 days short of his 90th 
birthday, having tested positive for&nbsp; Covid-19 virus a few days earlier.The youngest of the eight children of 
late Pasquale and Pasqualina (Citarelli) Colucci, Pasquale Jr., was born
 on October 22, 1930, in Hillsville, Pennsylvania.&nbsp;Early in childhood 
his parents died, and he was raised by his uncle and aunt, Frank and 
Nellie Colucci.&nbsp; He received the new name Bennett, when he joined the 
Capuchin Franciscan Order in 1951.&nbsp; Bennett studied for the priesthood 
at St. Fidelis Seminary and College in Herman, Pennsylvania, and 
Capuchin College in Washington, D.C., and was ordained a priest in 1957.His first assignment was to the 
Capuchin Missions in Puerto Rico, where he ministered as associate 
pastor in Ponce, Utuado, Trujillo Alto, and Adjuntas, and then as 
director of a school for lay brothers and a retreat house in Adjuntas.&nbsp; 
In 1970, he moved to Colorado and served for four years as an associate 
pastor in Annunciation church in Denver.&nbsp; He then was on the staff of 
Denver’s Marycrest High School for 14 years while engaging in pastoral 
ministry at Clare Gardens.&nbsp; From 1986 till 1993 he was associate 
director and chaplain of Samaritan House for the homeless.&nbsp; Father 
served next in Kansas on the pastoral care team at Hays Medical Center, 
becoming its director in 2001.&nbsp; Retiring&nbsp;from public ministry in 2005, 
he took up residence at St. Fidelis Friary in Victoria, until his move 
to Via Christi Village in 2017.&nbsp; Father was the last member of his 
immediate family to die.Reception of the Body and Morning 
Prayer will be celebrated at 8:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2020, 
followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at The 
Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Friar’s Plot at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.Memorials are suggests to the Capuchin Franciscans Province of Mid-America Inc.Due to the coronavirus if you have a 
cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line 
guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks is suggested at the 
visitation and funeral services.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;

Father Bennett P. Colucci

Betty Jean Shelton Austin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home in Scott City, Kansas.  She was born on January 3, 1929, in Glade, Kansas, the daughter of John Allen and Vernie McLaughlin Baker.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1979 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a retired secretary from HRC Feedyard and was the owner and operator of Kringle’s Kreations where she sent her Santa’s all over the world.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On November 8, 1946, she married Charles Shelton in Ness City, Kansas.  He passed away in March of 1979 in Guymon, Oklahoma.  On January 29, 1983, she married Robert Austin in Scott City, Kansas.  He passed away in November of 2002 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include Her Six Children - Sherry &amp; Robert Brooks of Broomfield, Colorado, Nikki &amp; Alan Geier of Garden City, Kansas, Allen &amp; Patrice Shelton of Garden City, Kansas, Steve &amp; Lou Shelton of Scott City, Kansas, Craig &amp; Patty Shelton of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Elizabeth &amp; Gil Lewis of Scott City, Kansas, One Step Son - Mike &amp; Lynn Austin of Graham, Washington, Twenty-One Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, and Four Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Husbands, One Brother - Cecil Baker, and One Sister - Viola Benedict.

Memorial Services will be Friday, October 2, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials In Lieu of Flower may be written to the Scott County Health Department.

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 </figure>Betty Jean Shelton Austin, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2020, at her home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on January 3, 1929, in Glade, Kansas, the daughter of John Allen and Vernie McLaughlin Baker. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1979 moving from Guymon, Oklahoma, she was a retired secretary from HRC Feedyard and was the owner and operator of Kringle’s Kreations where she sent her Santa’s all over the world.She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.On November 8, 1946, she married Charles Shelton in Ness City, Kansas. He passed away in March of 1979 in Guymon, Oklahoma. On January 29, 1983, she married Robert Austin in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away in November of 2002 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include Her Six Children - Sherry &amp; Robert Brooks of Broomfield, Colorado, Nikki &amp; Alan Geier of Garden City, Kansas, Allen &amp; Patrice Shelton of Garden City, Kansas, Steve &amp; Lou Shelton of Scott City, Kansas, Craig &amp; Patty Shelton of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Elizabeth &amp; Gil Lewis of Scott City, Kansas, One Step Son - Mike &amp; Lynn Austin of Graham, Washington, Twenty-One Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, and Four Great Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Husbands, One Brother - Cecil Baker, and One Sister - Viola Benedict.Memorial Services will be Friday, October 2, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu of Flower may be written to the Scott County Health Department.There will be no visitation times.

Betty Jean Shelton Austin

Gladys Marie Allen, 107, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Redbud Village, Plainville, of COVID-19.

Gladys was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Plainville, to Wallace and Mae Anna (Cronin) Phillips.

On April 23, 1938, in Plainville she married her dance partner and best friend Thomas C. Allen, a printer and linotype operator at The Plainville Times. They rode a train through dust storms to honeymoon in Colorado.

Tom and Gladys were married 63 years before he died on Nov. 5, 2001.

Growing up, she learned to cut hair at her dad’s barber shop in Tipton, cherished a family trip to Estes Park, Colo., and was a whiz in physics at St. Boniface High School, Tipton.

As a mom, she enjoyed sewing all the clothes for her family and her daughters’ Barbies, as well as hand-making quilts for everyone. She closely followed the travels and adventures of her five children. She was very active with Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, and enjoyed her friendships with the ladies in the Daughters of Isabella, the Guild, and her quilting circle.

Gladys loved flowers and especially pansies and lilacs. She liked root beer floats, browsing for hours for fabric and patterns, laughing, and caring for her grandchildren. She made the best lemon merengue pie of anybody.

Three of her favorite things to say were “Will you stay for supper?” “It’s so good to see you” and “Let’s don’t and say we did.”

Besides her husband, Tommy, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary E. Allen; her son-in-law, John M. Edmonds; a great-granddaughter, Caroline E. Smith; her brother and sister-in-law, Harry D. and Louise (Gardner) Phillips; and her sister and brother-in-law, Doris M. and Harlan Gilbert.

Survivors include two daughters, Sister Marcia Allen, Concordia; and Margaret Allen, Hays; and two sons, Michael Allen and wife, Paula, Douglas, Ga.; and John Allen and wife, June Knittel, Hays; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Following cremation, arrangements are pending.

Condolences may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Gladys Marie Allen, 107, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, at Redbud Village, Plainville, of COVID-19.Gladys was born Sept. 12, 1913, in Plainville, to Wallace and Mae Anna (Cronin) Phillips.On April 23, 1938, in Plainville she married her dance partner and best friend Thomas C. Allen, a printer and linotype operator at The Plainville Times. They rode a train through dust storms to honeymoon in Colorado.Tom and Gladys were married 63 years before he died on Nov. 5, 2001.Growing up, she learned to cut hair at her dad’s barber shop in Tipton, cherished a family trip to Estes Park, Colo., and was a whiz in physics at St. Boniface High School, Tipton.As a mom, she enjoyed sewing all the clothes for her family and her daughters’ Barbies, as well as hand-making quilts for everyone. She closely followed the travels and adventures of her five children. She was very active with Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Plainville, and enjoyed her friendships with the ladies in the Daughters of Isabella, the Guild, and her quilting circle.Gladys loved flowers and especially pansies and lilacs. She liked root beer floats, browsing for hours for fabric and patterns, laughing, and caring for her grandchildren. She made the best lemon merengue pie of anybody.Three of her favorite things to say were “Will you stay for supper?” “It’s so good to see you” and “Let’s don’t and say we did.”Besides her husband, Tommy, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Mary E. Allen; her son-in-law, John M. Edmonds; a great-granddaughter, Caroline E. Smith; her brother and sister-in-law, Harry D. and Louise (Gardner) Phillips; and her sister and brother-in-law, Doris M. and Harlan Gilbert.Survivors include two daughters, Sister Marcia Allen, Concordia; and Margaret Allen, Hays; and two sons, Michael Allen and wife, Paula, Douglas, Ga.; and John Allen and wife, June Knittel, Hays; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.Following cremation, arrangements are pending.Condolences may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67601.

Gladys Marie Allen

Walter John Younker, age 91, of Antonino, Kansas, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 6, 1929, in Hyacinth, Kansas to John and Agnes (Spies) Younker.&nbsp; He married Mary (Dinkel) on August 22, 1949, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Together they raised four children. &nbsp;

He started his career in the grocery store business after his graduation from the 8th grade, eventually becoming the store manager of Safeway in Russell, Kansas, and then IGA in Hays.&nbsp; His customers knew him as “Wally” then in 1969, he transitioned to a full-time farmer north of Antonino.&nbsp; He attended Star and Silverdale schools in rural Ellis County.&nbsp; During his retirement, he enjoyed meeting up with his Hays Sale Barn buddies weekly and tending to his cattle herd.&nbsp;

He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp; He served as President of the Ellis County Farm Bureau and was instrumental in the creation of Rural Water District Ellis County1C.

Survivors include his wife. Mary, of the home; two sons, David Younker, Hays, KS; Dale Younker and wife, Paula, Jetmore, KS; two daughters, Dianne DeGood and husband, Alan, Goddard, KS; Donna Myers and husband, Patrick, Lawrence, KS; one sister, Twila Griffin, Weatherford, OK; one sister-in-law, Rita Younker, Plainville, KS; six grandchildren, Kerrie Mayans (Jason), Melissa Opbroek (Aaron), Brandy Leon (Nick), and Julia Myers, Brad Younker (Jessica), and Brian Younker (Carmon); 13 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Mayans, Madeline Mayans, Cecilia Mayans, Charlotte Mayans, Carlie Younker, Camryn Younker, Leyah Younker, Lyndi Younker, Cadynce Leon, McKenna Leon; Alex Mayans, Carter Opbroek, Paxton Leon.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Staab, Catherine Schmidt, and Florine Sanders; one brother, Clarence Younker; two great grandchildren, Lakin Younker, and Olivia Mayans.

A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Our Lady Help of Christian Cemetery, Antonino Cemetery with Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap.

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Our Lady Help of Christians Church or Via Christi Village Care Center in care of the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Walter John Younker, age 91, of Antonino, Kansas, died Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 6, 1929, in Hyacinth, Kansas to John and Agnes (Spies) Younker.&nbsp; He married Mary (Dinkel) on August 22, 1949, at St. Fidelis Catholic Church in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Together they raised four children. &nbsp;He started his career in the grocery store business after his graduation from the 8th grade, eventually becoming the store manager of Safeway in Russell, Kansas, and then IGA in Hays.&nbsp; His customers knew him as “Wally” then in 1969, he transitioned to a full-time farmer north of Antonino.&nbsp; He attended Star and Silverdale schools in rural Ellis County.&nbsp; During his retirement, he enjoyed meeting up with his Hays Sale Barn buddies weekly and tending to his cattle herd.&nbsp;He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp; He served as President of the Ellis County Farm Bureau and was instrumental in the creation of Rural Water District Ellis County1C.Survivors include his wife. Mary, of the home; two sons, David Younker, Hays, KS; Dale Younker and wife, Paula, Jetmore, KS; two daughters, Dianne DeGood and husband, Alan, Goddard, KS; Donna Myers and husband, Patrick, Lawrence, KS; one sister, Twila Griffin, Weatherford, OK; one sister-in-law, Rita Younker, Plainville, KS; six grandchildren, Kerrie Mayans (Jason), Melissa Opbroek (Aaron), Brandy Leon (Nick), and Julia Myers, Brad Younker (Jessica), and Brian Younker (Carmon); 13 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Mayans, Madeline Mayans, Cecilia Mayans, Charlotte Mayans, Carlie Younker, Camryn Younker, Leyah Younker, Lyndi Younker, Cadynce Leon, McKenna Leon; Alex Mayans, Carter Opbroek, Paxton Leon.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Staab, Catherine Schmidt, and Florine Sanders; one brother, Clarence Younker; two great grandchildren, Lakin Younker, and Olivia Mayans.A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020, at Our Lady Help of Christian Cemetery, Antonino Cemetery with Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap.Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at a later date. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Our Lady Help of Christians Church or Via Christi Village Care Center in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Walter John Younker

Joyce Earllene Whipple, 78, passed away on September 23, 2020 at the 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on March 9, 1942 in 
Neosho Falls, Kansas the daughter of Earl and Idell (O'Dell) Harvey.

Private Family Funeral service will be on Monday, September 28, 2020,
 10:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, Ness City.&nbsp; Burial in the 
Beeler Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas, from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2020 
with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Joyce Earllene Whipple, 78, passed away on September 23, 2020 at the 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on March 9, 1942 in 
Neosho Falls, Kansas the daughter of Earl and Idell (O'Dell) Harvey.Private Family Funeral service will be on Monday, September 28, 2020,
 10:00 a.m., at the United Methodist Church, Ness City.&nbsp; Burial in the 
Beeler Cemetery.&nbsp; Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas, from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 27, 2020 
with the family present from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the United Methodist Church Education Fund.

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