Marvin Earl Johnston Jr., 77, passed away June 24, 2020, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; Marvin was born July 11, 1942, in Buffalo,
 KS to Laurine (Brock) and Marvin Earl Johnston, Sr. Marvin Jr. married 
Mary Ann Schartz August 22, 1970, in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Marvin, a previous resident of Great Bend, Kansas City, Wichita, and 
Grand Lake, had an entrepreneur's heart, having an interest in farming, 
cattle, and the oil and gas business. He served as a flight medic in the
 US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Marvin most recently attended Holy
 Ghost Catholic Church, Vinita, OK and was a previous member of Prince 
of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. &nbsp;His 
favorite pastimes were flying airplanes back in the day, cooking, 
reading about cars, but above all, he loved spending time with his wife,
 children, and grandchildren. He was a loving and kind man and will be 
missed by everyone’s life he touched.&nbsp;

Survivors include wife, Mary Ann Johnston; two sons, John Johnston 
and wife Christy of Omaha, NE, and Chris Johnston of Omaha, NE; two 
daughters, Michelle Richards and husband McKenna of New Orleans, LA, and
 Melesa Coffey and husband Chuck of Wichita; one sister, Sherri Marmie 
and husband David of Great Bend, KS; and six grandchildren, Gabby, 
Jacob, Scarlett, Frank, Josie, and Abraham.

Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang 
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, with a Vigil and Rosary at 
7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Autism Research Institute, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Marvin Earl Johnston Jr., 77, passed away June 24, 2020, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita.&nbsp; Marvin was born July 11, 1942, in Buffalo,
 KS to Laurine (Brock) and Marvin Earl Johnston, Sr. Marvin Jr. married 
Mary Ann Schartz August 22, 1970, in Great Bend.&nbsp;Marvin, a previous resident of Great Bend, Kansas City, Wichita, and 
Grand Lake, had an entrepreneur's heart, having an interest in farming, 
cattle, and the oil and gas business. He served as a flight medic in the
 US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Marvin most recently attended Holy
 Ghost Catholic Church, Vinita, OK and was a previous member of Prince 
of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend. &nbsp;His 
favorite pastimes were flying airplanes back in the day, cooking, 
reading about cars, but above all, he loved spending time with his wife,
 children, and grandchildren. He was a loving and kind man and will be 
missed by everyone’s life he touched.&nbsp;Survivors include wife, Mary Ann Johnston; two sons, John Johnston 
and wife Christy of Omaha, NE, and Chris Johnston of Omaha, NE; two 
daughters, Michelle Richards and husband McKenna of New Orleans, LA, and
 Melesa Coffey and husband Chuck of Wichita; one sister, Sherri Marmie 
and husband David of Great Bend, KS; and six grandchildren, Gabby, 
Jacob, Scarlett, Frank, Josie, and Abraham.Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang 
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, with a Vigil and Rosary at 
7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be 
made to the Autism Research Institute, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 
1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Marvin Earl Johnston Jr.

Prairie View resident Danny D. Short passed away June 24, 2020, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 87. He was born Sept.15, 1932, in Phillips County, the son of Daniel &amp; Zoe (Allen) Short&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Carol; 2 sons, Rodger of Greeley, CO &amp; David of Wichita; 5 grandchildren &amp; 10 great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held Monday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the Prairie View Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Phillipsburg with Pastor Steven Azzara officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Saturday &amp; Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church.

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 </figure>Prairie View resident Danny D. Short passed away June 24, 2020, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 87. He was born Sept.15, 1932, in Phillips County, the son of Daniel &amp; Zoe (Allen) Short&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Carol; 2 sons, Rodger of Greeley, CO &amp; David of Wichita; 5 grandchildren &amp; 10 great grandchildren.A graveside service will be held Monday, June 29 at 10:00 a.m. in the Prairie View Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11:30 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Phillipsburg with Pastor Steven Azzara officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp;Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Saturday &amp; Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Baptist Church.Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Danny D. Short

James William Gray, 74, passed away June 23, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Hays Campus.

He was born July 22, 1945 in Russell to James W. and Jane Workman Gray.

A Hoisington resident for eighteen years, and formerly of Great Bend,
 he was a truck driver for Beaver Grain. He was of the Christian faith, a
 member of the VFW Post 6240, Russell, the American Legion Post 286, 
Hoisington, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Great Bend. He served in 
the United States Navy and enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Survivors include: sister, Kala Miller Kurtz, and husband Roger, 
Larned; two nephews, Brandon (Shelby) Kurtz, Larned, Jason (Sierra 
Schmitt) Kurtz, Garfield; cousin, Sidonya Jane Bolton, Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Gray; mother, Jane 
Miller; step-father, James C. Miller; and a son, Douglas Johnson Gray.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 11
 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Russell Cemetery, Russell with Pastor 
Mike Joiner presiding and military graveside rites. Friends may sign the
 register book from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to American Legion Post 286, Hoisington, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>James William Gray, 74, passed away June 23, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Hays Campus.He was born July 22, 1945 in Russell to James W. and Jane Workman Gray.A Hoisington resident for eighteen years, and formerly of Great Bend,
 he was a truck driver for Beaver Grain. He was of the Christian faith, a
 member of the VFW Post 6240, Russell, the American Legion Post 286, 
Hoisington, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Great Bend. He served in 
the United States Navy and enjoyed fishing and hunting.Survivors include: sister, Kala Miller Kurtz, and husband Roger, 
Larned; two nephews, Brandon (Shelby) Kurtz, Larned, Jason (Sierra 
Schmitt) Kurtz, Garfield; cousin, Sidonya Jane Bolton, Hawaii.He was preceded in death by his father, James Gray; mother, Jane 
Miller; step-father, James C. Miller; and a son, Douglas Johnson Gray.Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 11
 a.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Russell Cemetery, Russell with Pastor 
Mike Joiner presiding and military graveside rites. Friends may sign the
 register book from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to American Legion Post 286, Hoisington, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

James William Gray

Carl Earnest Wederski, 74, of Colby, formerly of Atwood, died Tuesday, 
June 24, 2020, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born May 25,
 1946, in Rawlins County, KS, to Luduish "Lew" and Gertrude A. (Larson) 
Wederski. Carl worked for Worthy Implement, the Kansas Department of 
Transportation and was a member of the Lions Club. On June 13, 1967, he 
married Cheryl Kay Grabenstein. 
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Shayleen Jo Wederski; sister Ila Predue and an infant sister. 
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of Colby; children, Mike Wederski, 
of Topeka, KS and Katelyn Brown of Colby, KS; brothers Earl and Leon 
(Janice); sisters, Mary Lou Miller, Betty (Jim) Unruh and Betsy Ann 
Persinger, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other
 relatives. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2020, also at the
 Mortuary. Private inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, 
Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the family or to Northwest Kansas 
Technical College, of Goodland, and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Carl Earnest Wederski, 74, of Colby, formerly of Atwood, died Tuesday, 
June 24, 2020, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. He was born May 25,
 1946, in Rawlins County, KS, to Luduish "Lew" and Gertrude A. (Larson) 
Wederski. Carl worked for Worthy Implement, the Kansas Department of 
Transportation and was a member of the Lions Club. On June 13, 1967, he 
married Cheryl Kay Grabenstein. 
Carl was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Shayleen Jo Wederski; sister Ila Predue and an infant sister. 
He is survived by his wife, Cheryl, of Colby; children, Mike Wederski, 
of Topeka, KS and Katelyn Brown of Colby, KS; brothers Earl and Leon 
(Janice); sisters, Mary Lou Miller, Betty (Jim) Unruh and Betsy Ann 
Persinger, along with grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many other
 relatives. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 29, 2020, also at the
 Mortuary. Private inurnment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, 
Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the family or to Northwest Kansas 
Technical College, of Goodland, and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Carl Earnest Wederski

Shirley "Billie" McNutt, 96 of Wichita, KS passed away June  22, 2020.  Billie was born April 5, 1924, in Kinsley, KS, to E.B. and Inez Johnson. 

During high school in Kinsley, Billie began seeing Walter "Adrian" McNutt from the neighboring town of Lewis.  WWII caused Adrian to enlist in the Army Air Corps.  While he was away, Billie received a BA from Kansas State University where she became a life long Wildcat fan.  On February 10, 1945, Billie married Adrian in Moultrie, GA. 

 After WWII they moved to Hays, KS where they raised their family.  Once their two boys began school, Billie wanted to begin working, but the only jobs available were in teaching the ever-expanding generation of baby boomers, she returned to college and received her teaching degree from Fort Hays State University.  Billie focused on the grade school levels and during the next few decades taught all grades but Kindergarten. 

Over the years, she especially found interest in special needs children, so her summers were always filled with more school work.  She taught in Hays, Great Bend, and Topeka before her retirement which took her briefly to California before she and Adrian settled in west Wichita. Billie lost her beloved Adrian of over 50 years of marriage on April 2, 1996. 

 She is also preceded in death by her parents, E.B. and Inez Johnson, her sisters Betty Jane Nelson and Vernice Inez King, and granddaughter, Samantha. 

She is survived by her sons Douglas and Dale, six grandchildren, Craig, Carri, Amanda, Evan, Alesia, and Jenny, and numerous great-grandchildren. 

 Funeral services are to be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 10:00 A.M.  at Wulf-Ast Mortuary Chapel, 911 Biermann, Garden Plain, Kansas.  Private burial to follow, at Vinita Cemetery. 

Condolences may be left at Wulfastmortuary.com

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 </figure>Shirley "Billie" McNutt, 96 of Wichita, KS passed away June 22, 2020. Billie was born April 5, 1924, in Kinsley, KS, to E.B. and Inez Johnson. During high school in Kinsley, Billie began seeing Walter "Adrian" McNutt from the neighboring town of Lewis. WWII caused Adrian to enlist in the Army Air Corps. While he was away, Billie received a BA from Kansas State University where she became a life long Wildcat fan. On February 10, 1945, Billie married Adrian in Moultrie, GA. After WWII they moved to Hays, KS where they raised their family. Once their two boys began school, Billie wanted to begin working, but the only jobs available were in teaching the ever-expanding generation of baby boomers, she returned to college and received her teaching degree from Fort Hays State University. Billie focused on the grade school levels and during the next few decades taught all grades but Kindergarten. Over the years, she especially found interest in special needs children, so her summers were always filled with more school work. She taught in Hays, Great Bend, and Topeka before her retirement which took her briefly to California before she and Adrian settled in west Wichita. Billie lost her beloved Adrian of over 50 years of marriage on April 2, 1996. She is also preceded in death by her parents, E.B. and Inez Johnson, her sisters Betty Jane Nelson and Vernice Inez King, and granddaughter, Samantha. She is survived by her sons Douglas and Dale, six grandchildren, Craig, Carri, Amanda, Evan, Alesia, and Jenny, and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services are to be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at Wulf-Ast Mortuary Chapel, 911 Biermann, Garden Plain, Kansas. Private burial to follow, at Vinita Cemetery. Condolences may be left at Wulfastmortuary.com

Shirley 'Billie' McNutt

Rosa P. Brown, daughter of Galen and Cleta (Deeter) Wertenberger, was born February 28, 1919, in rural Quinter, Kansas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 24, 2020, at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 101.

Rosa grew up in the Devizes, Kansas community, attending the rural grade school and graduating from the Norcatur High School.  Rosa married Gerald D. Brown in 1938, in Quinter.  They made their home in various communities in Kansas, Nebraska, and California, before returning to the Lyle, Kansas, area.  They later moved to Norton, where Rosa spent many years as a clerk in the J.C. Penney store.

Rosa enjoyed crocheting and she was best known for her angel food cakes and cherry pies.

Survivors include: her daughter, Judy and husband, John Nebgen, Rome, Illinois; two grandchildren, Dane Nebgen and Ginger Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Emilee and Maddy Nebgen, Ashley and Ben Johnson; other relatives and friends.  

Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, three brothers, and two sisters.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INTERMENT – Friday, June 26, 2020 – 10:30 a.m.

Rosa P. Brown, daughter of Galen and Cleta (Deeter) Wertenberger, was born February 28, 1919, in rural Quinter, Kansas, and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 24, 2020, at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 101.Rosa grew up in the Devizes, Kansas community, attending the rural grade school and graduating from the Norcatur High School. Rosa married Gerald D. Brown in 1938, in Quinter. They made their home in various communities in Kansas, Nebraska, and California, before returning to the Lyle, Kansas, area. They later moved to Norton, where Rosa spent many years as a clerk in the J.C. Penney store.Rosa enjoyed crocheting and she was best known for her angel food cakes and cherry pies.Survivors include: her daughter, Judy and husband, John Nebgen, Rome, Illinois; two grandchildren, Dane Nebgen and Ginger Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Emilee and Maddy Nebgen, Ashley and Ben Johnson; other relatives and friends. Rosa was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, three brothers, and two sisters.GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INTERMENT – Friday, June 26, 2020 – 10:30 a.m.PLACE – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KSMEMORIAL – Rosa Brown Memorial Fund

Rosa P. Brown

William Steven “Steve” Stone, 70, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home
 in Garden City. He was born October 3, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas, 
the son of William Faye Stone and Elise Mae (Whitson) Stone. A lifetime 
resident of Finney County, Kansas. 
Steve attended Plymell School and graduated from Garden City High School
 in 1967. He graduated Garden City Junior College in 1969. A fourth 
generation farmer, he operated Tri-Stone Farms, Inc. As he expanded his
 farm with his wife and daughters, he enjoyed the advances made in 
agriculture. 
Steve married Rhonda Schmale of Garden City, Kansas on March 15, 1980. 
Together they have two daughters, Megan and Marci. A lifetime farmer 
and rancher, Steve enjoyed being home on the farm the most. He also 
enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and being a Grandpa.
 He was a member and previous board member of the Garden City Co-op, 
Farm Bureau member and previous board member, Kansas corn growers 
member, Kansas Livestock Association and a member of the Finney County 
Historical Society. He served 26 years on the Southwest Kansas 
Groundwater Management District 3 board representing Finney County. He 
served as their President for two years, 1998 and 1999. He was 
passionate about water and the sustainability of ground water in 
southwest Kansas. 
Survivors include his wife Rhonda of the home; two daughters Megan 
Wehkamp (Brian) of Garden City, Ks. Marci Flax (Kevin) of Ellis, Ks. 
Sister Marilyn Chaffin of Kinsley, brother Tim Stone of Garden City and 
his mother Elsie Mae of Garden City. Three grandsons; Hayden Wehkamp of
 Garden City. Derek and Ty Flax of Ellis, Ks as well as many nieces and 
nephews. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Faye. 
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 
The Golf Club at Southwind with Pastor Scott Rosen officiating. Burial 
will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call 
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 on Friday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family 
request memorials given to the Finney County Historical Society, in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp;

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 </figure>William Steven “Steve” Stone, 70, died Sunday, June 21, 2020 at his home
 in Garden City. He was born October 3, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas, 
the son of William Faye Stone and Elise Mae (Whitson) Stone. A lifetime 
resident of Finney County, Kansas. 
Steve attended Plymell School and graduated from Garden City High School
 in 1967. He graduated Garden City Junior College in 1969. A fourth 
generation farmer, he operated Tri-Stone Farms, Inc. As he expanded his
 farm with his wife and daughters, he enjoyed the advances made in 
agriculture. 
Steve married Rhonda Schmale of Garden City, Kansas on March 15, 1980. 
Together they have two daughters, Megan and Marci. A lifetime farmer 
and rancher, Steve enjoyed being home on the farm the most. He also 
enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and being a Grandpa.
 He was a member and previous board member of the Garden City Co-op, 
Farm Bureau member and previous board member, Kansas corn growers 
member, Kansas Livestock Association and a member of the Finney County 
Historical Society. He served 26 years on the Southwest Kansas 
Groundwater Management District 3 board representing Finney County. He 
served as their President for two years, 1998 and 1999. He was 
passionate about water and the sustainability of ground water in 
southwest Kansas. 
Survivors include his wife Rhonda of the home; two daughters Megan 
Wehkamp (Brian) of Garden City, Ks. Marci Flax (Kevin) of Ellis, Ks. 
Sister Marilyn Chaffin of Kinsley, brother Tim Stone of Garden City and 
his mother Elsie Mae of Garden City. Three grandsons; Hayden Wehkamp of
 Garden City. Derek and Ty Flax of Ellis, Ks as well as many nieces and 
nephews. Steve is preceded in death by his father, Faye. 
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 
The Golf Club at Southwind with Pastor Scott Rosen officiating. Burial 
will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call 
from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
 on Friday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family 
request memorials given to the Finney County Historical Society, in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp;

William Steven 'Steve' Stone

Ruth Elaine (Stigge) True was born July 6, 1945, to Otto and Leona 
(Beikman) Stigge in Washington, Kansas. Ruth left this life to be with 
her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2020, in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 74 
years.

Ruth attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 
1963. She attended Brown Mackie business school after graduation. She 
met and married the love of her life, Neal True, on February 28, 1965. 
Neal and Ruth enjoyed 55 years together and their marriage was a perfect
 example of love and devotion. Their marriage was blessed with three 
children, Darren, Mark, and Renee. Neal and Ruth owned and operated True
 Family Center clothing store in Downs, Kansas for 14 years. After the 
clothing store closed, Ruth worked at the Alco&nbsp; store in Beloit before 
working at Beloit Medical Center in Beloit until retirement. Ruth 
enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles but her favorite pass time was 
spent enjoying her seven grandsons: Blake, Brady, Kade, Jordan, Corey, 
Kyle and Kray. Ruth was baptized, confirmed, and married at Bethlehem 
Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, Kansas. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran
 Church in Downs since moving there with Neal and their family in 1971.

Ruth is survived by her husband Neal, sons, Darren True and his wife 
Lori of Beloit, Mark True and his wife Buffy of Salina, and daughter 
Renee Walter and her husband Allen of Manhattan, grandsons Blake Walter 
and wife Nicholle, Brady True and wife Kendra, Kade True and fiancé 
McKenzie Ast ,Jordan Walter and fiancé Codi Ebert, Corey True, Kyle True
 and Kray True. Her brothers Norman Stigge and wife Maureen, Dennis 
Stigge, sister-in-laws Verlene Schaaf, Donnette Oehmke, brothers-in-law 
Raymond Beikman, Noel True and wife Linda, Bill True and wife Connie and
 many nieces and nephews.

Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law Ernest True 
and mother-in-law Hilda True, brother LaVerne Stigge, sisters in-law 
Dorothy Stigge, Jaralee Beikman, LaDean Herrs, Patricia True, 
brothers-in-law Harold Oehmke, Harvey Herrs.

Visitation with family will be Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 5-7 pm at
 Zion Lutheran Church Parish hall in Downs, Kansas. Funeral services 
will be Friday, June 26, 2020, at 10am at Zion Lutheran Church in Downs, 
Kansas. Burial to follow at Downs Cemetery, Downs, Kansas. Memorials may
 be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Downs, Kansas. Schoen Funeral Home and
 Monuments, Beloit, Kansas is handling arrangements.

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 </figure>Ruth Elaine (Stigge) True was born July 6, 1945, to Otto and Leona 
(Beikman) Stigge in Washington, Kansas. Ruth left this life to be with 
her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2020, in Beloit, Kansas at the age of 74 
years.Ruth attended school and graduated from Washington High School in 
1963. She attended Brown Mackie business school after graduation. She 
met and married the love of her life, Neal True, on February 28, 1965. 
Neal and Ruth enjoyed 55 years together and their marriage was a perfect
 example of love and devotion. Their marriage was blessed with three 
children, Darren, Mark, and Renee. Neal and Ruth owned and operated True
 Family Center clothing store in Downs, Kansas for 14 years. After the 
clothing store closed, Ruth worked at the Alco&nbsp; store in Beloit before 
working at Beloit Medical Center in Beloit until retirement. Ruth 
enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles but her favorite pass time was 
spent enjoying her seven grandsons: Blake, Brady, Kade, Jordan, Corey, 
Kyle and Kray. Ruth was baptized, confirmed, and married at Bethlehem 
Lutheran Church in Greenleaf, Kansas. Ruth was a member of Zion Lutheran
 Church in Downs since moving there with Neal and their family in 1971.Ruth is survived by her husband Neal, sons, Darren True and his wife 
Lori of Beloit, Mark True and his wife Buffy of Salina, and daughter 
Renee Walter and her husband Allen of Manhattan, grandsons Blake Walter 
and wife Nicholle, Brady True and wife Kendra, Kade True and fiancé 
McKenzie Ast ,Jordan Walter and fiancé Codi Ebert, Corey True, Kyle True
 and Kray True. Her brothers Norman Stigge and wife Maureen, Dennis 
Stigge, sister-in-laws Verlene Schaaf, Donnette Oehmke, brothers-in-law 
Raymond Beikman, Noel True and wife Linda, Bill True and wife Connie and
 many nieces and nephews.Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, father-in-law Ernest True 
and mother-in-law Hilda True, brother LaVerne Stigge, sisters in-law 
Dorothy Stigge, Jaralee Beikman, LaDean Herrs, Patricia True, 
brothers-in-law Harold Oehmke, Harvey Herrs.Visitation with family will be Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 5-7 pm at
 Zion Lutheran Church Parish hall in Downs, Kansas. Funeral services 
will be Friday, June 26, 2020, at 10am at Zion Lutheran Church in Downs, 
Kansas. Burial to follow at Downs Cemetery, Downs, Kansas. Memorials may
 be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Downs, Kansas. Schoen Funeral Home and
 Monuments, Beloit, Kansas is handling arrangements.

Ruth Elaine (Stigge) True

Richard R. “Dick” Connell, 89, died June 22, 2020, at Medicalodges, 
Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 1, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, 
the son of Charles and Josephine (Wilson) Connell. Dick graduated from 
Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska. He then went to 
college at the John Brown University in Shilom Springs, Arkansas, and 
then Wayne State College in Nebraska. It was here that he met Bonnie.

On July 5, 1952, he married Bonnie Lee Mousel in Marysville, Kansas. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2018.

Richard served in the Army from 1952- 1954; 16 months of his service 
was spent in Korea, where he was a radio operator and taught soldiers 
how to read and write. Richard continued his love for education 
graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s 
degree in education. Richard and Bonnie moved to Otis in 1956 where he 
started teaching Science, Health, and PE. He was also the head football 
and baseball coach, assistant basketball coach, Driver’s Ed teacher and 
in charge of the school play. He went back to Colorado during the 
summers to finish his Master’s degree in Administration. He became 
principal at Otis from 1965 to 1969. Mr. Connell received a phone call 
from Claflin and was offered the Superintendent position in 1969. He, 
Bonnie, and the three boys moved to Claflin as he worked as the 
Superintendent of Claflin for 24 years. During their years at Claflin, 
they added a daughter to their family. Mr. Connell held a variety of 
other titles in the Claflin district while acting as the Superintendent,
 he was also the principal of the Claflin Elementary and Jr. High School
 for a few years. Richard retired in 1993-1994 from Claflin with a total
 of 41 years in the education field.

Richard was very active in both his community and church. He was a 
member of the United Methodist Church, the Lions Club, was a board 
member for Clara Barton Hospital, former leader in the Cub and Boy 
Scouts, a volunteer driver for the 55+ and a member of the Kansas 
Schools Superintendent Association.

Survivors include; son, Mark Connell and wife, Kim of Claflin; 
daughter, Carol McAtee and husband Travis of Great Bend; 
daughter-in-law, Belinda Connell of Claflin; sister, Gwen VanBrocklin of
 Roseville, CA; Craig Connell of Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren, Jessica 
(Mark)Keeton, Kipp (Brooke) Connell, Addie(Jeff) Cullen, Kandice (Nate) 
Thurman, Krystal (Dustin)Hickel, Becca (Dave) Duncan, Kyler 
(Kristan)Connell, Reed (Callie) McAtee, Keyton (Joe) McCombs, and Gage 
McAtee; 20 great-grandchildren, Graecyn, Ellie &amp; Tenley Keeton, 
Chance &amp; West Connell, Adrian &amp; Molly Cullen, Kimber &amp; 
Kaptin Thurman, Hagen, Huxten &amp; Holden Hickel, Devin, Elaina &amp; 
Jack Duncan, Hannah &amp; Sloane Connell and Haven and Trace McAtee, and
 Maze McCombs. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, two sons, 
Steve and Mike Connell, and a sister, Phyllis Carr.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with family to receive friends from 5-8p.m., at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at the United 
Methodist Church in Claflin, with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Burial
 with military honors will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Claflin Ambulance or 
United Methodist Church of Claflin, in care of the Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Richard R. “Dick” Connell, 89, died June 22, 2020, at Medicalodges, 
Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 1, 1931, in Lincoln, Nebraska, 
the son of Charles and Josephine (Wilson) Connell. Dick graduated from 
Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska. He then went to 
college at the John Brown University in Shilom Springs, Arkansas, and 
then Wayne State College in Nebraska. It was here that he met Bonnie.On July 5, 1952, he married Bonnie Lee Mousel in Marysville, Kansas. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2018.Richard served in the Army from 1952- 1954; 16 months of his service 
was spent in Korea, where he was a radio operator and taught soldiers 
how to read and write. Richard continued his love for education 
graduating from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s 
degree in education. Richard and Bonnie moved to Otis in 1956 where he 
started teaching Science, Health, and PE. He was also the head football 
and baseball coach, assistant basketball coach, Driver’s Ed teacher and 
in charge of the school play. He went back to Colorado during the 
summers to finish his Master’s degree in Administration. He became 
principal at Otis from 1965 to 1969. Mr. Connell received a phone call 
from Claflin and was offered the Superintendent position in 1969. He, 
Bonnie, and the three boys moved to Claflin as he worked as the 
Superintendent of Claflin for 24 years. During their years at Claflin, 
they added a daughter to their family. Mr. Connell held a variety of 
other titles in the Claflin district while acting as the Superintendent,
 he was also the principal of the Claflin Elementary and Jr. High School
 for a few years. Richard retired in 1993-1994 from Claflin with a total
 of 41 years in the education field.Richard was very active in both his community and church. He was a 
member of the United Methodist Church, the Lions Club, was a board 
member for Clara Barton Hospital, former leader in the Cub and Boy 
Scouts, a volunteer driver for the 55+ and a member of the Kansas 
Schools Superintendent Association.Survivors include; son, Mark Connell and wife, Kim of Claflin; 
daughter, Carol McAtee and husband Travis of Great Bend; 
daughter-in-law, Belinda Connell of Claflin; sister, Gwen VanBrocklin of
 Roseville, CA; Craig Connell of Lincoln, NE; 10 grandchildren, Jessica 
(Mark)Keeton, Kipp (Brooke) Connell, Addie(Jeff) Cullen, Kandice (Nate) 
Thurman, Krystal (Dustin)Hickel, Becca (Dave) Duncan, Kyler 
(Kristan)Connell, Reed (Callie) McAtee, Keyton (Joe) McCombs, and Gage 
McAtee; 20 great-grandchildren, Graecyn, Ellie &amp; Tenley Keeton, 
Chance &amp; West Connell, Adrian &amp; Molly Cullen, Kimber &amp; 
Kaptin Thurman, Hagen, Huxten &amp; Holden Hickel, Devin, Elaina &amp; 
Jack Duncan, Hannah &amp; Sloane Connell and Haven and Trace McAtee, and
 Maze McCombs. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie, two sons, 
Steve and Mike Connell, and a sister, Phyllis Carr.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, with family to receive friends from 5-8p.m., at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2020, at the United 
Methodist Church in Claflin, with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Burial
 with military honors will follow in Claflin Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Claflin Ambulance or 
United Methodist Church of Claflin, in care of the Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Richard R. 'Dick' Connell

Irene Dinkel, 90 of Victoria, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;

She&nbsp; was born April 15, 1930, in Gorham, Kansas to Joseph P. and Katherine (Schmidtberger) Dreiling.&nbsp; She married Elmer J. Dinkel on January 7, 1947, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on September 18, 2003.

She was a nurses aid, and worked at St. John’s Rest Home in Victoria for over 25 years, was a senior Companion for 15 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Gorham, Kansas. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidering, crocheting, and did a lot of cooking.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include three sons, Ronald Dinkel and wife, Diane, Victoria, KS; Robert L. “Bob” Dinkel and wife, Connie, Victoria, KS; Larry A. Dinkel and wife, Sandy, Hays, KS; two daughters, Carol Lamoste, Troy, MI; Mari Rauch and Billy Rauch, Victoria, KS; one sister, Norma Hammerschmidt- Durante, Medicine Lodge, KS; one daughter-in-law, Linda Dinkel, Wichita, KS; one former daughter-in-law, Eva Newell, Wichita, KS; 14 grandchildren, one step-grandchild; 15 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Wanda McInerney; one son, Steve Dinkel; one son-in-law, Rufino Lamoste; one great granddaughter, two brothers, Raymond J. Dreiling and wife, Doris; Richard V. Dreiling; two sisters, Eleanor Hammerschmidt and husband, Albert; Lidwina Hammersmith and husband, Herbert. &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 26, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; With inurnment in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or Via Christi Village-St John’s Chapel.&nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; 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 will be suggested at the visitation and funeral mass. &nbsp;

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>

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 </figure>Irene Dinkel, 90 of Victoria, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;She&nbsp; was born April 15, 1930, in Gorham, Kansas to Joseph P. and Katherine (Schmidtberger) Dreiling.&nbsp; She married Elmer J. Dinkel on January 7, 1947, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on September 18, 2003.She was a nurses aid, and worked at St. John’s Rest Home in Victoria for over 25 years, was a senior Companion for 15 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Gorham, Kansas. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidering, crocheting, and did a lot of cooking.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include three sons, Ronald Dinkel and wife, Diane, Victoria, KS; Robert L. “Bob” Dinkel and wife, Connie, Victoria, KS; Larry A. Dinkel and wife, Sandy, Hays, KS; two daughters, Carol Lamoste, Troy, MI; Mari Rauch and Billy Rauch, Victoria, KS; one sister, Norma Hammerschmidt- Durante, Medicine Lodge, KS; one daughter-in-law, Linda Dinkel, Wichita, KS; one former daughter-in-law, Eva Newell, Wichita, KS; 14 grandchildren, one step-grandchild; 15 great grandchildren and three step-great grandchildrenShe was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Wanda McInerney; one son, Steve Dinkel; one son-in-law, Rufino Lamoste; one great granddaughter, two brothers, Raymond J. Dreiling and wife, Doris; Richard V. Dreiling; two sisters, Eleanor Hammerschmidt and husband, Albert; Lidwina Hammersmith and husband, Herbert. &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 26, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; With inurnment in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or Via Christi Village-St John’s Chapel.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; 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 will be suggested at the visitation and funeral mass. &nbsp;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>

Irene Dinkel

JoAnn Fincher, 81, La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home.

JoAnn was born June 1, 1939, in rural Liebenthal, Kansas, the 
daughter of Marcus and Magdalena E. (Herrman) Depperschmidt.&nbsp; She was a 
lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a cook at Rush County
 Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.

JoAnn’s passions in life were her family and bingo.

She married James Richard “Dick” Fincher.&nbsp; He preceded her in death August 5, 1995.

Survivors include:&nbsp; three grandchildren, James Fincher, Ernie 
Fincher, Jr., and Nakeya Reed; eight great grandchildren; her daughter 
in law, Cindy Fincher; and her brother, Dennis Depperschmidt.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, 
Ernest “Fat Ernie” Fincher; four brothers, Gerald Depperschmidt, LaVern 
Depperschmidt, Charles “Charlie” Depperschmidt, and Lee “Ed” 
Depperschmidt; and four sisters, Rosie Krom, Mary Alice Stetler, Ida 
John, and Patricia “Patty” Hasenfratz.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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

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

JoAnn Fincher, 81, La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home.JoAnn was born June 1, 1939, in rural Liebenthal, Kansas, the 
daughter of Marcus and Magdalena E. (Herrman) Depperschmidt.&nbsp; She was a 
lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a cook at Rush County
 Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.JoAnn’s passions in life were her family and bingo.She married James Richard “Dick” Fincher.&nbsp; He preceded her in death August 5, 1995.Survivors include:&nbsp; three grandchildren, James Fincher, Ernie 
Fincher, Jr., and Nakeya Reed; eight great grandchildren; her daughter 
in law, Cindy Fincher; and her brother, Dennis Depperschmidt.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, 
Ernest “Fat Ernie” Fincher; four brothers, Gerald Depperschmidt, LaVern 
Depperschmidt, Charles “Charlie” Depperschmidt, and Lee “Ed” 
Depperschmidt; and four sisters, Rosie Krom, Mary Alice Stetler, Ida 
John, and Patricia “Patty” Hasenfratz.The family has chosen cremation.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

JoAnn Fincher

Jeffrey J. Bouchard passed away June 18, 2020, at the Solomon Valley 
Manor in Stockton, KS at the age of 53.&nbsp; He was born Dec. 29, 1966, in 
Northhampton, MA, the son of Jerald &amp; Julie (VonMach) Bouchard.

Survivors include his mother Julie of Agra &amp; his brothers, John of Agra &amp; Jason of Colorado Springs, CO.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; There will be no services.

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 </figure>Jeffrey J. Bouchard passed away June 18, 2020, at the Solomon Valley 
Manor in Stockton, KS at the age of 53.&nbsp; He was born Dec. 29, 1966, in 
Northhampton, MA, the son of Jerald &amp; Julie (VonMach) Bouchard.Survivors include his mother Julie of Agra &amp; his brothers, John of Agra &amp; Jason of Colorado Springs, CO.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; There will be no services.

Jeffrey J. Bouchard

Mary Margaret Koriel Horton, 75, of Salina, passed away Saturday, June 
20, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1944 in Hays, Kansas to Albert 
and Josephine (Leggee) Koriel. 
 Mary graduated from FHSU Nursing Program as an RN. She was a 
psychiatric nurse at Larned State Hospital. Later on in life, she 
returned to school and got her Masters in Social Work from KU. She then 
worked until retirement with the Infant/Child Development Services 
associated with Salina Regional Hospital. 
 She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, pulling weeds 
and traveling. Enjoying being the ‘Library Lady’ for daycare children in
 Salina. 
 Mary was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was 
an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. She also enjoyed
 working with children, civil and religious groups. 
 Mary married Forrest on February 19, 1982 in Great Bend, Kansas. To 
this union, two families were combined. Forrest survives of the home. 
Other survivors include Leslie Barrera and husband, Israel of Wichita, 
Amy Werth, and husband, Travis of Hays, Alison Rhodeman and husband, 
Christopher of Warrensburg, Missouri; and brother, John Koriel and wife,
 JoAnn of Rush Center. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Noel, 
Nicholas, Ariel, Sebastian, Britny, Lakin, Britney, Krystal, Karissa; 
and 4 great grandchildren; Jacob, Jaxon, Lily, Nicholas. 
 Visitation will be Friday, June 26th from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00
 pm.
 Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 27th at Trinity 
United Methodist Church, Salina, Kansas with Pastor Lori Persigehl 
officiating. 
 Burial will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday, June 27th, at La Crosse Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.
 Donations may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Infant Child 
Development (For the Hearing Impaired) or Trinity United Methodist 
Church, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, 
Salina, Kansas 67401.

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 </figure>Mary Margaret Koriel Horton, 75, of Salina, passed away Saturday, June 
20, 2020. She was born on November 14, 1944 in Hays, Kansas to Albert 
and Josephine (Leggee) Koriel. 
 Mary graduated from FHSU Nursing Program as an RN. She was a 
psychiatric nurse at Larned State Hospital. Later on in life, she 
returned to school and got her Masters in Social Work from KU. She then 
worked until retirement with the Infant/Child Development Services 
associated with Salina Regional Hospital. 
 She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, pulling weeds 
and traveling. Enjoying being the ‘Library Lady’ for daycare children in
 Salina. 
 Mary was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was 
an active member of the United Methodist Women’s Group. She also enjoyed
 working with children, civil and religious groups. 
 Mary married Forrest on February 19, 1982 in Great Bend, Kansas. To 
this union, two families were combined. Forrest survives of the home. 
Other survivors include Leslie Barrera and husband, Israel of Wichita, 
Amy Werth, and husband, Travis of Hays, Alison Rhodeman and husband, 
Christopher of Warrensburg, Missouri; and brother, John Koriel and wife,
 JoAnn of Rush Center. She leaves behind 9 grandchildren, Noel, 
Nicholas, Ariel, Sebastian, Britny, Lakin, Britney, Krystal, Karissa; 
and 4 great grandchildren; Jacob, Jaxon, Lily, Nicholas. 
 Visitation will be Friday, June 26th from 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm at 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, with family present from 6:00 pm - 8:00
 pm.
 Funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Saturday, June 27th at Trinity 
United Methodist Church, Salina, Kansas with Pastor Lori Persigehl 
officiating. 
 Burial will be at 3:00 pm, Saturday, June 27th, at La Crosse Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.
 Donations may be made to Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Infant Child 
Development (For the Hearing Impaired) or Trinity United Methodist 
Church, sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio, 
Salina, Kansas 67401.

Mary Margaret Koriel Horton

Donna Jean “DJ” Rhoades, age 59 of Hays, Kansas passed away in her home on June 17, 2020. She was born to parents David and Faith Rhoades on January 26, 1961 in WaKeeney, Kansas. She grew up as the youngest of three children and attended Trego Community High School. She then attended Fort Hays State University where she graduated with a degree in communications. 

Donna was an avid writer of several short stories, plays, and manuscripts. While attending Fort Hays State University, she had the honor of having one of her plays performed by the theatre department. She also wrote several blogs on her favorite band, the Beach Boys. One of her most treasured projects was the cookbook of family recipes she finished putting together just a few short months ago called “Conversations by the Old Country Stove.” This “labor of love” is a testament to her ability to create a masterpiece that will be cherished for years to come. From her love of the Yankees to her love for the weird, unique, and unusual, Donna was one of a kind. If you knew Donna, then you would know that she was extremely smart, and you did not stand a chance of beating her at Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit. Her birds were the highlight of her life, and if you went to visit her, she may have greeted you with the Vulcan salute. Halloween will not be the same without her tales of ghosts and goblins, witches, and wizards, or Ardath Bey as our guide on the Ghost Train. 

Donna is survived by her brother, Charles “Chuck” Rhoades; her nephew, Chris (Leah) Rhoades of Hays, KS; three nieces, Jennifer (Jason) Colby of Ellis, KS, Shauna Johnston of Topeka, KS, and Jody (Eric) Budo of Eureka, MO; five great nephews, Josh (Mallory) Koerner of Hays, KS, Tucker Rhoades of Hays, KS, Donovan and Kaiden Colby of Ellis, KS, and Brett Rhoades of Hays, KS; four great nieces, Cheyenne Rhoades of Hays, KS, Lindsey and Hannah Johnston of Topeka, KS, and Zoey Budo of Eureka, MO; one great-great niece, Carter Koerner of Hays, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Carolyn Rhoades; and her sister-n-law, Polly Rhoades.   

At Donna’s request, cremation was chosen with no services will be held. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the Hays Community Theatre and may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Please make donations payable to the organization.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Donna Jean “DJ” Rhoades, age 59 of Hays, Kansas passed away in her home on June 17, 2020. She was born to parents David and Faith Rhoades on January 26, 1961 in WaKeeney, Kansas. She grew up as the youngest of three children and attended Trego Community High School. She then attended Fort Hays State University where she graduated with a degree in communications. Donna was an avid writer of several short stories, plays, and manuscripts. While attending Fort Hays State University, she had the honor of having one of her plays performed by the theatre department. She also wrote several blogs on her favorite band, the Beach Boys. One of her most treasured projects was the cookbook of family recipes she finished putting together just a few short months ago called “Conversations by the Old Country Stove.” This “labor of love” is a testament to her ability to create a masterpiece that will be cherished for years to come. From her love of the Yankees to her love for the weird, unique, and unusual, Donna was one of a kind. If you knew Donna, then you would know that she was extremely smart, and you did not stand a chance of beating her at Jeopardy or Trivial Pursuit. Her birds were the highlight of her life, and if you went to visit her, she may have greeted you with the Vulcan salute. Halloween will not be the same without her tales of ghosts and goblins, witches, and wizards, or Ardath Bey as our guide on the Ghost Train. Donna is survived by her brother, Charles “Chuck” Rhoades; her nephew, Chris (Leah) Rhoades of Hays, KS; three nieces, Jennifer (Jason) Colby of Ellis, KS, Shauna Johnston of Topeka, KS, and Jody (Eric) Budo of Eureka, MO; five great nephews, Josh (Mallory) Koerner of Hays, KS, Tucker Rhoades of Hays, KS, Donovan and Kaiden Colby of Ellis, KS, and Brett Rhoades of Hays, KS; four great nieces, Cheyenne Rhoades of Hays, KS, Lindsey and Hannah Johnston of Topeka, KS, and Zoey Budo of Eureka, MO; one great-great niece, Carter Koerner of Hays, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Carolyn Rhoades; and her sister-n-law, Polly Rhoades. At Donna’s request, cremation was chosen with no services will be held. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to the Hays Community Theatre and may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Please make donations payable to the organization.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Donna Jean 'DJ' Rhoades

Michael Paul Wainscott, age 42, of Thornton, Colorado died Saturday, 
June 20, 2020 in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; A celebration of Mike's life will occur 
at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation under the direction of Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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 </figure>Michael Paul Wainscott, age 42, of Thornton, Colorado died Saturday, 
June 20, 2020 in Goodland, KS.&nbsp; A celebration of Mike's life will occur 
at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation under the direction of Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Michael Paul Wainscott

Victor Patrick Lang Jr., age 77, of Hays, KS, died at Via Christi Sunday, June 21,2020, after a long illness. He was born on September 23, 1942, to Victor and Minnie Staab Lang in Hays, KS.&nbsp;

He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City.&nbsp; He entered the Army reserves in 1963 and served until 1969 then worked as a volunteer Fireman and later became fire chief of Hays. He later owned Hays Fire Equipment Sales and Service until retirement. &nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his fiancé Mary Schoenberger, his three children David (Rhonda) Lang of Lansing, KS, Dana (Bruce) Timmons of St. Francis, KS, and Tommy Lang of Hays, KS., five grandchildren Brittney and Taylor Lang, Darris(Haley), Casey (Erin) and Connor Keller, and two future great grand children on the way, and one sister Cindy (Rich) Stillwagoner&nbsp;of&nbsp;Great Bend, KS. One niece Becky (Matt) Smith of Meridian, Idaho and one nephew Marc (Melinda) Stillwagoner&nbsp;of Mansfield, TX.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma Buckler.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 25, 2020&nbsp;at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery&nbsp;at&nbsp;WaKeeney.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2020&nbsp;at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601 with a combined rosary and parish vigil service at 7:00 pm.

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 </figure>Victor Patrick Lang Jr., age 77, of Hays, KS, died at Via Christi Sunday, June 21,2020, after a long illness. He was born on September 23, 1942, to Victor and Minnie Staab Lang in Hays, KS.&nbsp;He graduated from Bishop Hogan High School in Kansas City.&nbsp; He entered the Army reserves in 1963 and served until 1969 then worked as a volunteer Fireman and later became fire chief of Hays. He later owned Hays Fire Equipment Sales and Service until retirement. &nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his fiancé Mary Schoenberger, his three children David (Rhonda) Lang of Lansing, KS, Dana (Bruce) Timmons of St. Francis, KS, and Tommy Lang of Hays, KS., five grandchildren Brittney and Taylor Lang, Darris(Haley), Casey (Erin) and Connor Keller, and two future great grand children on the way, and one sister Cindy (Rich) Stillwagoner&nbsp;of&nbsp;Great Bend, KS. One niece Becky (Matt) Smith of Meridian, Idaho and one nephew Marc (Melinda) Stillwagoner&nbsp;of Mansfield, TX.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma Buckler.&nbsp;Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, June 25, 2020&nbsp;at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery&nbsp;at&nbsp;WaKeeney.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Wednesday, June 24, 2020&nbsp;at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601 with a combined rosary and parish vigil service at 7:00 pm.

Vic Lang

Richard L. Lewis, 80, of Henderson Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, June 2 in Henderson, Nevada. 
 
Richard was born in Russell Kansas, to Joseph Victor Lewis and Edna Ruth Lewis on December 10, 1939. 
 
Richard completed a Master's Degree in mathematics from Pittsburg State University. After graduation, he enjoyed teaching college-level mathematics at Pittsburg State University in Kansas and Hayward State College in California. Richard transitioned to college administration where he enjoyed working as the Registrar at several Universities in Texas, South Dakota, and Arkansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed spending time with his friends, his dogs, cooking, and traveling all over the United States. 
 
Richard is survived by his sons Michael Lewis and Steve Lewis both from Fayetteville, Arkansas; brothers Robert Lewis from Yuba City, California and Jack Lewis from Dallas, Texas; Grandchildren Brealyn, Maclane, Justin, Cade, and a few great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Friend M. Elliot Carte of Henderson, Nevada.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 
A graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, June 26th, 2020, at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Cremation has been selected and family will greet guests the day of the service at the cemetery.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pittsburgh State University Foundation under the Richard Lewis Award for Excellence in Math. Donations made be mailed to: 
 
PSU Foundation 
PO Box 4005 
Pittsburg Ks 66762

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 </figure>Richard L. Lewis, 80, of Henderson Nevada, passed away on Tuesday, June 2 in Henderson, Nevada. 
 
Richard was born in Russell Kansas, to Joseph Victor Lewis and Edna Ruth Lewis on December 10, 1939. 
 
Richard completed a Master's Degree in mathematics from Pittsburg State University. After graduation, he enjoyed teaching college-level mathematics at Pittsburg State University in Kansas and Hayward State College in California. Richard transitioned to college administration where he enjoyed working as the Registrar at several Universities in Texas, South Dakota, and Arkansas. &nbsp;He enjoyed spending time with his friends, his dogs, cooking, and traveling all over the United States. 
 
Richard is survived by his sons Michael Lewis and Steve Lewis both from Fayetteville, Arkansas; brothers Robert Lewis from Yuba City, California and Jack Lewis from Dallas, Texas; Grandchildren Brealyn, Maclane, Justin, Cade, and a few great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Friend M. Elliot Carte of Henderson, Nevada.He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 
A graveside service will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, June 26th, 2020, at the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Cremation has been selected and family will greet guests the day of the service at the cemetery.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements. 
 
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pittsburgh State University Foundation under the Richard Lewis Award for Excellence in Math. Donations made be mailed to: 
 
PSU Foundation 
PO Box 4005 
Pittsburg Ks 66762

Richard L. Lewis

R.D. Rothe, age 73, traded in his pilot wings for angel wings on 
April 12, 2020 at his home in Ness City. R.D. was born on April 15, 1946
 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was the son of Grover an Avis (Bell) Rothe.

He married Candy Austin on March 12, 1966 in WaKeeney, Kansas. They later divorced but remained very special friends.

R.D. was the owner and operator of Rothe Air Spraying for 40 years. 
He also worked for Dun and Gardner as a driller and tool pusher and 
later worked for Fritzler Trucking driving a water truck. He was a 
member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City.

R.D. is survived by his son, Travis Rothe of Ness City; sister, Linda
 Harkness and her husband, Gary, of Larned; uncle, Louis Bell and his 
wife, Pat, of San Jose, CA; cousins; Joy McCoy and her husband, Tom, of 
Ness City and Ben Carpenter of Canada; and special friend, Candy Austin 
of Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside memorial service will be held at the Ness City Cemetery on Saturday, June 27, 2020, 10:30 a.m.

Memorial contributions my be given to the humane society of your choice.

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 </figure>R.D. Rothe, age 73, traded in his pilot wings for angel wings on 
April 12, 2020 at his home in Ness City. R.D. was born on April 15, 1946
 in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was the son of Grover an Avis (Bell) Rothe.He married Candy Austin on March 12, 1966 in WaKeeney, Kansas. They later divorced but remained very special friends.R.D. was the owner and operator of Rothe Air Spraying for 40 years. 
He also worked for Dun and Gardner as a driller and tool pusher and 
later worked for Fritzler Trucking driving a water truck. He was a 
member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City.R.D. is survived by his son, Travis Rothe of Ness City; sister, Linda
 Harkness and her husband, Gary, of Larned; uncle, Louis Bell and his 
wife, Pat, of San Jose, CA; cousins; Joy McCoy and her husband, Tom, of 
Ness City and Ben Carpenter of Canada; and special friend, Candy Austin 
of Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside memorial service will be held at the Ness City Cemetery on Saturday, June 27, 2020, 10:30 a.m.Memorial contributions my be given to the humane society of your choice.

R.D. Rothe

Ervin C. Schneider, 92, passed away Sunday June 21, 2020, at Country 
Place Senior Living, in Hoisington. He was born April 21, 1928, in Great 
Bend the son of Ervin A and Mary (Schugart) Schneider. He married Monica
 Moeder on November 25, 1952, at Odin.

Ervin was a lifetime resident of Barton County, and was a farmer. He 
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he earned a medal of
 honor. He was a member of St Ann Catholic Church, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. Ervin enjoyed farming, and being around his family.

Survivors include four sons, Tom (Pam) Schneider, Chris (Michelle) 
Schneider all of Olmitz, Dave (Norma) Schneider and Jim Schneider all of
 Great Bend; daughter Sandra (Mike) Urban of Lawrence; one brother 
Marvin of Rush Center; one sister Kathleen Bittner of Hays; fifteen 
grandchildren Brandon (Julie) Urban, Aaron (Laura) Urban, Brett (Devan) 
Urban, Stacy (Clinton) Wattier, Sarah (Garret) Carver, Beth Schneider, 
Denise (Nathan) Zink, Jeff (Sarah) Schneider, Joel (Krisa) Schneider, 
Jennifer Schneider, Krista Schneider, Garett Schneider, Gentry 
Schneider, Evan Schneider, Keaton Schneider; and 18 great grandchildren.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack (Eugene), sisters
 Bernadine (Bernie) Linenberger and Beatrice (Bea-Sis) Marie Gorrell.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June
 24, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
 Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with 
Father Anselm Eke presiding. Interment will be in the St Ann Cemetery 
with military rites by the U.S. Army.

Memorial is suggested to Kans For Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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 </figure>Ervin C. Schneider, 92, passed away Sunday June 21, 2020, at Country 
Place Senior Living, in Hoisington. He was born April 21, 1928, in Great 
Bend the son of Ervin A and Mary (Schugart) Schneider. He married Monica
 Moeder on November 25, 1952, at Odin.Ervin was a lifetime resident of Barton County, and was a farmer. He 
served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War where he earned a medal of
 honor. He was a member of St Ann Catholic Church, 4th degree Knights of Columbus, and the VFW. Ervin enjoyed farming, and being around his family.Survivors include four sons, Tom (Pam) Schneider, Chris (Michelle) 
Schneider all of Olmitz, Dave (Norma) Schneider and Jim Schneider all of
 Great Bend; daughter Sandra (Mike) Urban of Lawrence; one brother 
Marvin of Rush Center; one sister Kathleen Bittner of Hays; fifteen 
grandchildren Brandon (Julie) Urban, Aaron (Laura) Urban, Brett (Devan) 
Urban, Stacy (Clinton) Wattier, Sarah (Garret) Carver, Beth Schneider, 
Denise (Nathan) Zink, Jeff (Sarah) Schneider, Joel (Krisa) Schneider, 
Jennifer Schneider, Krista Schneider, Garett Schneider, Gentry 
Schneider, Evan Schneider, Keaton Schneider; and 18 great grandchildren.
 He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jack (Eugene), sisters
 Bernadine (Bernie) Linenberger and Beatrice (Bea-Sis) Marie Gorrell.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June
 24, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Knights of Columbus 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m.,
 Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with 
Father Anselm Eke presiding. Interment will be in the St Ann Cemetery 
with military rites by the U.S. Army.Memorial is suggested to Kans For Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Ervin C. Schneider

Tamara Rayette Conser, 73, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Tamara was born August 12, 1946 in Syracuse, Kansas.  She was one of ten children born to Raymond L. and Doris M. (Crozier) Kinzie.  She grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse High School in the Class of 1964.

Tamara was united in marriage to Clifford Clayton Conser in March of 1968 in Miami, Oklahoma.  They made their home in Syracuse for a couple of years before moving to Overland Park, Kansas.  Then in 1986 they moved to Valley Falls, Kansas and lived there until 2002 when she moved to Russell.  Clifford preceded her in death on May 24, 2002.  Later she developed a close relationship with LeRoy Giebler.

Tamara was a devoted wife, friend and homemaker.  Later in life she worked as a Manager of McDonald’s in Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas.  She attended the Southern Baptist Church of Russell.  She enjoyed tending her flowers and garden, reading inspirational stories, listening to country and gospel music and “loved  her Jesus”.

Tamara’s surviving family include her daughter, Tami Shenk (Jeff) of Silver Lake, Kansas; five sons, Patrick Kinzie (Anna) of Phoenix, Arizona, Bryan Schmidt (Mitchelle) of Syracuse, Kansas, Cody Conser (Heather) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Clayton Conser (Brittany) of Valley Falls, Kansas and Colt Conser of Valley Falls, Kansas; five brothers, Raymond Kinzie (Mary Jane) of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Leonard Kinzie (Nancy Wagner) of Topeka, Kansas, Bruce Kinzie (Lenora) of Topeka, Kansas, Dean Kinzie (Vicki) of Maxville, Kansas and Curtis Kinzie of Emporia, Kansas; three sisters, Bernita Hirsch (Larry) of Syracuse, Kansas, JoQueta Cano of Galatia, Kansas and Brooke Price (Rev. Daniel) Coldwater, Kansas; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Tamara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Roger Kinzie.

Tamara’s family will hold a graveside service at Valley Falls, Kansas at a later date.  Cremation has taken place.  Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Tamara Rayette Conser, 73, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Tamara was born August 12, 1946 in Syracuse, Kansas. She was one of ten children born to Raymond L. and Doris M. (Crozier) Kinzie. She grew up in Syracuse and graduated from Syracuse High School in the Class of 1964.Tamara was united in marriage to Clifford Clayton Conser in March of 1968 in Miami, Oklahoma. They made their home in Syracuse for a couple of years before moving to Overland Park, Kansas. Then in 1986 they moved to Valley Falls, Kansas and lived there until 2002 when she moved to Russell. Clifford preceded her in death on May 24, 2002. Later she developed a close relationship with LeRoy Giebler.Tamara was a devoted wife, friend and homemaker. Later in life she worked as a Manager of McDonald’s in Overland Park and Topeka, Kansas. She attended the Southern Baptist Church of Russell. She enjoyed tending her flowers and garden, reading inspirational stories, listening to country and gospel music and “loved her Jesus”.Tamara’s surviving family include her daughter, Tami Shenk (Jeff) of Silver Lake, Kansas; five sons, Patrick Kinzie (Anna) of Phoenix, Arizona, Bryan Schmidt (Mitchelle) of Syracuse, Kansas, Cody Conser (Heather) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Clayton Conser (Brittany) of Valley Falls, Kansas and Colt Conser of Valley Falls, Kansas; five brothers, Raymond Kinzie (Mary Jane) of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, Leonard Kinzie (Nancy Wagner) of Topeka, Kansas, Bruce Kinzie (Lenora) of Topeka, Kansas, Dean Kinzie (Vicki) of Maxville, Kansas and Curtis Kinzie of Emporia, Kansas; three sisters, Bernita Hirsch (Larry) of Syracuse, Kansas, JoQueta Cano of Galatia, Kansas and Brooke Price (Rev. Daniel) Coldwater, Kansas; 20 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Tamara was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Roger Kinzie.Tamara’s family will hold a graveside service at Valley Falls, Kansas at a later date. Cremation has taken place. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Tamara Rayette Conser

On June 19, 2020, Mickey Calvin Myrick, MD, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78. 

Mickey was born on February 11, 1942 in Estherville, Iowa, to Alvin and Signa (Severtson) Myrick. On January 8, 1966, he married Kay Bachmann and they raised three daughters, Melanie, Julie, and Jill. 

He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska in 1974 and completed his residency in Family Practice graduating in 1977. He practiced medicine in Hays, Kansas, for 13 years prior to teaching Family Practice residents and practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas, from 1990-2015. Mickey had a passion for teaching and healing. His final years in practice were dedicated to serving the uninsured and underprivileged. 

Mickey was known for his quick wit, infectious smile and effervescent style. He was an avid lover of motorcycles and Corvettes. Mickey loved watching his grandkids play sports and perform in theatre. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin; mother, Signa; father-in-law, Robert Bachmann; mother-in-law, Frances Thyne; sister-in-law, Sandra Roberts; brother-in-law, LaVern Hankins; and niece, Karla Letcher. 

He is survived by his wife, Kay of Wichita; daughters, Melanie Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; Julie Myrick of Overland Park; Jill Welsh (Jack) of Overland Park; sister, Sandra Lage (David) of Leawood; brother, Monte Myrick (Dianne); in-laws, Barbara Hankins, Jimm Bachmann (Teresa), DeEtta Basset (Deray); five grandchildren, Maxwell, Cooper, Hudson, River and Luca; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Visitation with family will be from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2020; Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2020, both at Downing &amp; Lahey West Mortuary. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Interim HealthCare Hospice, 9920 E. Harry St., Wichita, KS 67207. No COVID-19 restrictions, masks available upon request. If unable to attend, live stream available at www.dlwichita.com

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 </figure>On June 19, 2020, Mickey Calvin Myrick, MD, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away at the age of 78. Mickey was born on February 11, 1942 in Estherville, Iowa, to Alvin and Signa (Severtson) Myrick. On January 8, 1966, he married Kay Bachmann and they raised three daughters, Melanie, Julie, and Jill. He received his medical degree from the University of Nebraska in 1974 and completed his residency in Family Practice graduating in 1977. He practiced medicine in Hays, Kansas, for 13 years prior to teaching Family Practice residents and practicing medicine in Wichita, Kansas, from 1990-2015. Mickey had a passion for teaching and healing. His final years in practice were dedicated to serving the uninsured and underprivileged. Mickey was known for his quick wit, infectious smile and effervescent style. He was an avid lover of motorcycles and Corvettes. Mickey loved watching his grandkids play sports and perform in theatre. He was preceded in death by his father, Alvin; mother, Signa; father-in-law, Robert Bachmann; mother-in-law, Frances Thyne; sister-in-law, Sandra Roberts; brother-in-law, LaVern Hankins; and niece, Karla Letcher. He is survived by his wife, Kay of Wichita; daughters, Melanie Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; Julie Myrick of Overland Park; Jill Welsh (Jack) of Overland Park; sister, Sandra Lage (David) of Leawood; brother, Monte Myrick (Dianne); in-laws, Barbara Hankins, Jimm Bachmann (Teresa), DeEtta Basset (Deray); five grandchildren, Maxwell, Cooper, Hudson, River and Luca; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation with family will be from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Wednesday, June 24, 2020; Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 25, 2020, both at Downing &amp; Lahey West Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Interim HealthCare Hospice, 9920 E. Harry St., Wichita, KS 67207. No COVID-19 restrictions, masks available upon request. If unable to attend, live stream available at www.dlwichita.com

Mickey Calvin Myrick, MD

Melissa Renee Tammen, 37, passed away June 20, 2020, at her home. She
 was born February 17, 1983, at Great Bend, to David Lee and Debra Renee
 (Hejny) Tammen.

Melissa, a 20 year resident of rural Albert coming from Great Bend, 
she received her CMA degree from Barton County Community College. She 
was a dedicated long term MHDD for Larned State Hospital. She was a 
baptized and confirmed member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, 
and enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, riding Harleys and driving 
big trucks, and her dogs, especially her current pit bull terrier, 
Karma.

Survivors include her father, David Lee Tammen and wife Lynn of 
Albert; mother, Debra Tammen of Great Bend and her significant other 
Larry Clair of Ellinwood; one brother, Michael Tammen of Great Bend, two
 step sisters, Amber Maneth of Westminster, Col., and Liston Marsh of 
Great Bend; and two nieces, Hailey Tammen and Riley Tammen. She was 
preceded in death by one brother, Mathew Tammen; and grandparents, 
Charles and Jaunise (Bose) Tammen and Orval and Betty (Smith) Hejny.

Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Chuck Carpenter presiding. Interment 
will follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Albert. Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, with family 
receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Belt Humane Society 
or Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Melissa Renee Tammen, 37, passed away June 20, 2020, at her home. She
 was born February 17, 1983, at Great Bend, to David Lee and Debra Renee
 (Hejny) Tammen.Melissa, a 20 year resident of rural Albert coming from Great Bend, 
she received her CMA degree from Barton County Community College. She 
was a dedicated long term MHDD for Larned State Hospital. She was a 
baptized and confirmed member of Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, 
and enjoyed traveling, especially cruises, riding Harleys and driving 
big trucks, and her dogs, especially her current pit bull terrier, 
Karma.Survivors include her father, David Lee Tammen and wife Lynn of 
Albert; mother, Debra Tammen of Great Bend and her significant other 
Larry Clair of Ellinwood; one brother, Michael Tammen of Great Bend, two
 step sisters, Amber Maneth of Westminster, Col., and Liston Marsh of 
Great Bend; and two nieces, Hailey Tammen and Riley Tammen. She was 
preceded in death by one brother, Mathew Tammen; and grandparents, 
Charles and Jaunise (Bose) Tammen and Orval and Betty (Smith) Hejny.Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Chuck Carpenter presiding. Interment 
will follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, rural Albert. Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 24, with family 
receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Golden Belt Humane Society 
or Peace Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Melissa Renee Tammen

Thursday, August 27th, 1964 - Sunday, June 21st, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, August 27th, 1964 - Sunday, June 21st, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Vance Ray Kerksiek

Anselma “Selma” Janet (Giebler) Cook, age 76, of Hays, Kansas passed away April 7, 2020 in her home&nbsp;in Hays. Francis Samuel Cook Jr., age 75, of Hays, Kansas passed away May 5, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society, Hays. Funeral services for both will be 11 AM Friday, June 26,2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's choice with checks made payable to the organization of choice.&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Anselma “Selma” Janet (Giebler) Cook, age 76, of Hays, Kansas passed away April 7, 2020 in her home&nbsp;in Hays. Francis Samuel Cook Jr., age 75, of Hays, Kansas passed away May 5, 2020 at Good Samaritan Society, Hays. Funeral services for both will be 11 AM Friday, June 26,2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Memorial contributions are suggested to the donor's choice with checks made payable to the organization of choice.&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Anselma 'Selma' Janet (Giebler) Cook & Francis Samuel Cook Jr.

James Earl Heeler, age 67, of Smith Center went to “The Happy Hunting Ground in the Sky” on Sunday June 21, 2020.

An obituary and services are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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 </figure>James Earl Heeler, age 67, of Smith Center went to “The Happy Hunting Ground in the Sky” on Sunday June 21, 2020.An obituary and services are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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