Joseph L. Griffie, 71, passed away August 23, 2020 at his home in Burdett.

He was born May 17, 1949 in Dewitt, Arkansas to William E. and Mary Helen Jowers Griffie Sr.

A longtime area resident, he was a retired fuel department manager 
for Golden Valley Coop. He was of the Christian faith and proudly served
 in the United States Navy. He was a member of the V.F.W., American 
Legion, D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans), Burdett City Council, and 
the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging.

On May 1, 1971 he married Catherine A. Keillor at Long Beach, California; she survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Sclie (Danny) Murray, Great Bend; 
son, Clint (Stacie) Griffie, Derby; four brothers, Daniel Griffie, 
Dewitt, Arkansas, Robert Griffie, Dewitt, Arkansas, William Martin 
Griffie, Tucson, Arizona, Gregory Griffie, Grandview, Missouri; two 
grandchildren, Emma and Owen Griffie; father, William Griffie Sr, 
Dewitt, Arkansas.

He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, William Griffie Jr. and Herbert E. Griffie.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned and live streamed via Facebook Live, 
with Pastor Rob Schmutz presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, August 28, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will 
be in Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Tunnel to Towers and Burdett EMS, in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be 
left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Joseph L. Griffie, 71, passed away August 23, 2020 at his home in Burdett.He was born May 17, 1949 in Dewitt, Arkansas to William E. and Mary Helen Jowers Griffie Sr.A longtime area resident, he was a retired fuel department manager 
for Golden Valley Coop. He was of the Christian faith and proudly served
 in the United States Navy. He was a member of the V.F.W., American 
Legion, D.A.V. (Disabled American Veterans), Burdett City Council, and 
the Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging.On May 1, 1971 he married Catherine A. Keillor at Long Beach, California; she survives.Other survivors include: daughter, Sclie (Danny) Murray, Great Bend; 
son, Clint (Stacie) Griffie, Derby; four brothers, Daniel Griffie, 
Dewitt, Arkansas, Robert Griffie, Dewitt, Arkansas, William Martin 
Griffie, Tucson, Arizona, Gregory Griffie, Grandview, Missouri; two 
grandchildren, Emma and Owen Griffie; father, William Griffie Sr, 
Dewitt, Arkansas.He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, William Griffie Jr. and Herbert E. Griffie.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned and live streamed via Facebook Live, 
with Pastor Rob Schmutz presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Friday, August 28, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will 
be in Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett, with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Tunnel to Towers and Burdett EMS, in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be 
left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Joseph L. Griffie

Doris W. Mason, 78, of Downs, KS, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 
Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS. &nbsp;Doris was born to Sanford &amp; 
Opal Lucille (Cole) Loveless on December 21, 1941 in Piggot, Arkansas.

She graduated from high school and later&nbsp;married Robert Mason. To this union, 3 children were born. &nbsp;

Doris was a homemaker, and&nbsp;she was a manager at Coastal Mart &amp; later Alta, both of Downs, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert in 2016 and 1 grandchild in 1996.

Doris is survived by:&nbsp;daughter; Christine Williams of Downs, KS; 
sons: Alan Mason of Lanesboro, Minnesota; Robert Mason, Jr. of Glasco, 
KS; 8 grandchildren &amp; 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Delois 
Brumbaugh of Rio Rancho, NM.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Doris W. Mason, 78, of Downs, KS, died Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at 
Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS. &nbsp;Doris was born to Sanford &amp; 
Opal Lucille (Cole) Loveless on December 21, 1941 in Piggot, Arkansas.She graduated from high school and later&nbsp;married Robert Mason. To this union, 3 children were born. &nbsp;Doris was a homemaker, and&nbsp;she was a manager at Coastal Mart &amp; later Alta, both of Downs, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert in 2016 and 1 grandchild in 1996.Doris is survived by:&nbsp;daughter; Christine Williams of Downs, KS; 
sons: Alan Mason of Lanesboro, Minnesota; Robert Mason, Jr. of Glasco, 
KS; 8 grandchildren &amp; 6 great-grandchildren; sister: Delois 
Brumbaugh of Rio Rancho, NM.A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Doris W. Mason

Mary Jane Brenzikofer, 77, Hays, died peacefully on Saturday, August 
22, 2020 at her home from a long illness. She was born July 20, 1943 at 
her grandparent’s house northwest of Agra, Kansas to James and Mildred 
(Bailey) Daley. She was the oldest of two children.&nbsp;

Mary Jane grew up in Agra and went to Agra School Class of 1961. She 
received a degree in Accounting from Brown Mackie School of Business in 
Salina, Kansas in 1962. After graduation, she worked at the Phillipsburg
 Coop as an accountant. She &nbsp;married Terry Brenzikofer on April 1, 1967 
in Agra.&nbsp; Terry and Mary Jane moved to Hays in 1968 and started Hays 
Communication Service, Inc., a regional Motorola service center. They 
ran that business for 39 years and sold the business and retired in 
2007.&nbsp; Terry and Mary Jane celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 1, 2018.&nbsp;

She enjoyed doing crafts and volunteered for the Hadley Medical 
Center Auxiliary making crafts for their annual fund-raising sale and 
sales in the gift shop. She also traveled around to local craft shows to
 sell her creations. She was an avid sports fan and loved the Kansas 
City Chiefs. She volunteered time to PTA, Apple Dumpling Gang, and 
Hadley Auxiliary throughout the years. She enjoyed attending family 
gatherings and her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and 
musical concerts. She will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband, Terry, Hays; her daughter Amber 
Brenzikofer, Lakewood, Colorado; her son Mark Brenzikofer and his wife 
Suzanne, McKinney, Texas; her daughter Nicole Kems and her husband 
Jason, Winterset, Iowa; her grandsons Trevor Kems, Corbin Kems, Brayden 
Brenzikofer, and Cade Brenzikofer; her sister Carol Weinman and her 
husband Larry, Phillipsburg; her sister-in-law Diane Smetana and her 
husband Jerry, Plainville; a niece, Kim Smetana of Bailey, Colorado; a 
nephew, Scott Smetana and his wife Penny of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 
and a nephew, Alex Smetana of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She is 
preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Mildred Daley of Agra.&nbsp;

Cremation was planned. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 
August 29, 2020 at 10:30am at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. The memorial 
service will be streamed live on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook Page</a>.&nbsp;
 Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
 the Mary Jane Brenzikofer Memorial Fund care of the Oliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 for distribution 
to causes dear to her heart including PSP.org.&nbsp;

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22, 2020 at her home from a long illness. She was born July 20, 1943 at 
her grandparent’s house northwest of Agra, Kansas to James and Mildred 
(Bailey) Daley. She was the oldest of two children.&nbsp;Mary Jane grew up in Agra and went to Agra School Class of 1961. She 
received a degree in Accounting from Brown Mackie School of Business in 
Salina, Kansas in 1962. After graduation, she worked at the Phillipsburg
 Coop as an accountant. She &nbsp;married Terry Brenzikofer on April 1, 1967 
in Agra.&nbsp; Terry and Mary Jane moved to Hays in 1968 and started Hays 
Communication Service, Inc., a regional Motorola service center. They 
ran that business for 39 years and sold the business and retired in 
2007.&nbsp; Terry and Mary Jane celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 1, 2018.&nbsp;She enjoyed doing crafts and volunteered for the Hadley Medical 
Center Auxiliary making crafts for their annual fund-raising sale and 
sales in the gift shop. She also traveled around to local craft shows to
 sell her creations. She was an avid sports fan and loved the Kansas 
City Chiefs. She volunteered time to PTA, Apple Dumpling Gang, and 
Hadley Auxiliary throughout the years. She enjoyed attending family 
gatherings and her children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events and 
musical concerts. She will be greatly missed.Survivors include her husband, Terry, Hays; her daughter Amber 
Brenzikofer, Lakewood, Colorado; her son Mark Brenzikofer and his wife 
Suzanne, McKinney, Texas; her daughter Nicole Kems and her husband 
Jason, Winterset, Iowa; her grandsons Trevor Kems, Corbin Kems, Brayden 
Brenzikofer, and Cade Brenzikofer; her sister Carol Weinman and her 
husband Larry, Phillipsburg; her sister-in-law Diane Smetana and her 
husband Jerry, Plainville; a niece, Kim Smetana of Bailey, Colorado; a 
nephew, Scott Smetana and his wife Penny of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 
and a nephew, Alex Smetana of Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She is 
preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Mildred Daley of Agra.&nbsp;Cremation was planned. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, 
August 29, 2020 at 10:30am at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. The memorial 
service will be streamed live on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook Page</a>.&nbsp;
 Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
 the Mary Jane Brenzikofer Memorial Fund care of the Oliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661 for distribution 
to causes dear to her heart including PSP.org.&nbsp;

Mary Jane Brenzikofer

Gloria “Kay” (Bates) Tittel, 82, of Osborne, KS formerly of Pea Ridge, AR, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at HaysMed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kay was born April, 16, 1938, the daughter of Kenneth and Lola (Conn) Bates, in Osborne, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Alton High School in 1956, and then married Gary L. Eller on June 10, 1956, they had a son Jeff and daughter Lori born from that union.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State University, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in English then going on to earn her Master’s Degree.&nbsp; On September 7, 1985 she married Ralph William Tittel in Salina, KS.&nbsp; They moved from Salina to Pea Ridge, AR in 2006 where she lived until her recent move to Osborne, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her daughter Lori Bieker and husband Robert, Hays, KS; stepdaughters: Lana Charles-Girrens and husband Tim, of Wichita, KS; Jana Methany and husband Frank, Nakomis, FL; Fern Hess and husband Gary, McPherson, KS. Grandsons: Matthew Eller and wife Melissa, Emporia, KS; Devin Legleiter and wife Mariah and Derek Legleiter, all of Hays, KS.&nbsp; Step grandsons: Jeremy Bender and wife Misha, Wichita, KS; Dr. James Voss and wife Dr. Kristin, Bratenahl, OH; Brian Voss and wife Jenny, Sabetha, KS; and Hunter Hess, of Lenexa, KS. Step granddaughters, Heidi Martin and husband Cory, Wichita, KS; Sarah Vanderweide and husband Mark, Olathe, KS; and Meredith Hess, Prairie Village, KS.&nbsp; Two great granddaughters, 16 Step great grandchildren.&nbsp; Brothers: Paul Bates and wife Sandy of Bella Vista, AR; Brian Bates and wife, Barbara Creekmore, Pea Ridge, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph; son Jeffry Allen Eller; and brother Gary Bates.

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital or Hospice at HaysMed and may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

Graveside services will be Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchhapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchhapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory – 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; 785-625-3215

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 </figure>Gloria “Kay” (Bates) Tittel, 82, of Osborne, KS formerly of Pea Ridge, AR, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at HaysMed.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kay was born April, 16, 1938, the daughter of Kenneth and Lola (Conn) Bates, in Osborne, KS.&nbsp; She graduated from Alton High School in 1956, and then married Gary L. Eller on June 10, 1956, they had a son Jeff and daughter Lori born from that union.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State University, receiving her Bachelor’s Degree in English then going on to earn her Master’s Degree.&nbsp; On September 7, 1985 she married Ralph William Tittel in Salina, KS.&nbsp; They moved from Salina to Pea Ridge, AR in 2006 where she lived until her recent move to Osborne, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her daughter Lori Bieker and husband Robert, Hays, KS; stepdaughters: Lana Charles-Girrens and husband Tim, of Wichita, KS; Jana Methany and husband Frank, Nakomis, FL; Fern Hess and husband Gary, McPherson, KS. Grandsons: Matthew Eller and wife Melissa, Emporia, KS; Devin Legleiter and wife Mariah and Derek Legleiter, all of Hays, KS.&nbsp; Step grandsons: Jeremy Bender and wife Misha, Wichita, KS; Dr. James Voss and wife Dr. Kristin, Bratenahl, OH; Brian Voss and wife Jenny, Sabetha, KS; and Hunter Hess, of Lenexa, KS. Step granddaughters, Heidi Martin and husband Cory, Wichita, KS; Sarah Vanderweide and husband Mark, Olathe, KS; and Meredith Hess, Prairie Village, KS.&nbsp; Two great granddaughters, 16 Step great grandchildren.&nbsp; Brothers: Paul Bates and wife Sandy of Bella Vista, AR; Brian Bates and wife, Barbara Creekmore, Pea Ridge, AR and numerous nieces and nephews.Kay was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph; son Jeffry Allen Eller; and brother Gary Bates.Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital or Hospice at HaysMed and may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.Graveside services will be Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 11:00 AM at St John’s Lutheran Cemetery, Russell, KS.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchhapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchhapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory – 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; 785-625-3215

Gloria 'Kay' (Bates) Tittel

Celebration of Life Services for the Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green, age 60, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020 from The First Church of Livingston at 890 Overton Plaza, Livingston, TN.  38570  Rev. Josh Muse will officiate.  The family will welcome friends at the time of services.

Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020 after a valiant 4 - year battle with cancer.  Craig devoted his adult life to service of the Lord.  He was a devoted pastor, husband, father, and grandfather.

Craig was born and raised in Hays, Kansas,  He was born November 17, 1959 in Hays, Kansas, to J.R. and Shirley (Seeber) Green.  He attended Washington Elementary, Hays Junior High and Hays High School, where he graduated in 1977.  He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in political science and history in 1981.

Craig married Christina (Tina) Irby on August 3, 1986 in Bogue, Kansas.  They moved to Nashville, Tennessee and owned their own business.  In 1994, Craig graduated from Vanderbilt School of Divinity, with a Master's degree.  In 2007, Craig earned a Ph.D. of Ministry from King's Theological Seminary in Van Nuys, California.

Craig began his personal relationship with Jesus Christ in 1984 and was forever changed.  His first appointment as pastor was to three small churches in Lascassas, Tennessee.  In June of 2001, Craig was appointed Senior Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Tennessee.  He was led to spread the Word throughout the Appalachian Mountains, where a number of new churches were planted.  

Craig is survived by his wife, Tina; his four children; daughter, Karen (Andrew) Hester of Raleigh, NC, son, Joseph (Ana) of Livingston; daughter, Mary (Cody) Neal of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Matthew (Katlyn) of Greeneville, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Evelyn and Sloan Hester, Annuh and Judah Green, and Abigail Neal; his mother, Shirley Green of Hays Kansas; four brothers, Richard (Pam) of California, Missouri, Larry (Patsy) of New Hope, Minnesota, Jerry (Susan) of Hays, Robert (Melissa) of Bethesda, Maryland; sister, Krista (Len) Mize of Arvada, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Richard Green and his father-in-law, Darrol Irby; infant son, Andrew Stephen.  

He is also survived by a large and loving congregation of Livingston First Church, where he impacted countless lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the fund for refurbishing the new Livingston First Church facility. to Livingston First Church, P.O. Box 156, Livingston, TN  38570.  

Your Donations will further the kingdom of God and the heart of Craig Green.

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 </figure>Celebration of Life Services for the Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green, age 60, of Livingston will be conducted 2 p.m., Monday, August 24, 2020 from The First Church of Livingston at 890 Overton Plaza, Livingston, TN. 38570 Rev. Josh Muse will officiate. The family will welcome friends at the time of services.Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2020 after a valiant 4 - year battle with cancer. Craig devoted his adult life to service of the Lord. He was a devoted pastor, husband, father, and grandfather.Craig was born and raised in Hays, Kansas, He was born November 17, 1959 in Hays, Kansas, to J.R. and Shirley (Seeber) Green. He attended Washington Elementary, Hays Junior High and Hays High School, where he graduated in 1977. He graduated from Fort Hays State University with a degree in political science and history in 1981.Craig married Christina (Tina) Irby on August 3, 1986 in Bogue, Kansas. They moved to Nashville, Tennessee and owned their own business. In 1994, Craig graduated from Vanderbilt School of Divinity, with a Master's degree. In 2007, Craig earned a Ph.D. of Ministry from King's Theological Seminary in Van Nuys, California.Craig began his personal relationship with Jesus Christ in 1984 and was forever changed. His first appointment as pastor was to three small churches in Lascassas, Tennessee. In June of 2001, Craig was appointed Senior Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Livingston, Tennessee. He was led to spread the Word throughout the Appalachian Mountains, where a number of new churches were planted. Craig is survived by his wife, Tina; his four children; daughter, Karen (Andrew) Hester of Raleigh, NC, son, Joseph (Ana) of Livingston; daughter, Mary (Cody) Neal of Wilmore, Kentucky; son, Matthew (Katlyn) of Greeneville, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Evelyn and Sloan Hester, Annuh and Judah Green, and Abigail Neal; his mother, Shirley Green of Hays Kansas; four brothers, Richard (Pam) of California, Missouri, Larry (Patsy) of New Hope, Minnesota, Jerry (Susan) of Hays, Robert (Melissa) of Bethesda, Maryland; sister, Krista (Len) Mize of Arvada, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Richard Green and his father-in-law, Darrol Irby; infant son, Andrew Stephen. He is also survived by a large and loving congregation of Livingston First Church, where he impacted countless lives.In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the fund for refurbishing the new Livingston First Church facility. to Livingston First Church, P.O. Box 156, Livingston, TN 38570. Your Donations will further the kingdom of God and the heart of Craig Green.

Rev. Dr. Craig Alan Green

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clayton Lee Sprires

Pete Luebbers, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 ,at his home in Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; 

He was born on September 14, 1934, in Wichita County, KS, the son of August and Beata [Kreutzer] Luebbers. A lifetime resident of Wichita County, Kansas, Pete was a farmer, auctioneer and rural mail carrier. He also served proudly in the U.S. Army for two years.&nbsp;

He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal.&nbsp; On February 3, 1959, he married Donna Simmons in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Together, they raised six children.

Pete was a jack of all trades. There was nothing he couldn’t build or fix; and no project was too daunting to tackle. He loved a challenge. He enjoyed playing cards and board games with his family, and he loved winning them even more.&nbsp; Pete was always working on a jigsaw puzzle - the more difficult the better.&nbsp; He loved music, sports, antiques, reading, old western movies, exploring the countryside, and a good cup of coffee with friends. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Donna, sons Preston (Dea) of Colorado Springs, CO and Paul of Emporia, KS; daughters Teresa Lee of Garden City, KS, Anita Hudson of Olathe, KS, and Amy Luebbers (Raoul Lievanos) of Eugene, OR; and his five grandsons, Austin Hudson, Evan Lee, Brendon Luebbers, Drew Luebbers and Javier Luebbers-Lievanos; and three brothers, Gus (LaVerne) of Marienthal, Don (Ruth) of DeRidder, LA&nbsp; and Jerry of Ranier, OR.

He was preceded in death by his son Jim, his parents, his sisters Donna Bea Luebbers, Lenora “Red” O’Neill and Edith Berend; and two brothers, Omer “Boots” and John “Hans”.

Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Fr. Tim Hickey presiding. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Fr. Tim Hickey presiding.Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to any Pro-life Organization or Leoti EMS in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

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 </figure>Pete Luebbers, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 ,at his home in Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 14, 1934, in Wichita County, KS, the son of August and Beata [Kreutzer] Luebbers. A lifetime resident of Wichita County, Kansas, Pete was a farmer, auctioneer and rural mail carrier. He also served proudly in the U.S. Army for two years.&nbsp;He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal.&nbsp; On February 3, 1959, he married Donna Simmons in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Together, they raised six children.Pete was a jack of all trades. There was nothing he couldn’t build or fix; and no project was too daunting to tackle. He loved a challenge. He enjoyed playing cards and board games with his family, and he loved winning them even more.&nbsp; Pete was always working on a jigsaw puzzle - the more difficult the better.&nbsp; He loved music, sports, antiques, reading, old western movies, exploring the countryside, and a good cup of coffee with friends. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his family.Survivors include his wife Donna, sons Preston (Dea) of Colorado Springs, CO and Paul of Emporia, KS; daughters Teresa Lee of Garden City, KS, Anita Hudson of Olathe, KS, and Amy Luebbers (Raoul Lievanos) of Eugene, OR; and his five grandsons, Austin Hudson, Evan Lee, Brendon Luebbers, Drew Luebbers and Javier Luebbers-Lievanos; and three brothers, Gus (LaVerne) of Marienthal, Don (Ruth) of DeRidder, LA&nbsp; and Jerry of Ranier, OR.He was preceded in death by his son Jim, his parents, his sisters Donna Bea Luebbers, Lenora “Red” O’Neill and Edith Berend; and two brothers, Omer “Boots” and John “Hans”.Vigil Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Fr. Tim Hickey presiding. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Fr. Tim Hickey presiding.Burial will be in the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to any Pro-life Organization or Leoti EMS in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Pete Luebbers

Madeline Musick, age 75, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Madeline Musick, age 75, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Madeline Musick

Melva Elaine Cooper passed away on August 17, 2020. She was a resident of the Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter, KS. 

Melva was born July 7, 1929 to Horace and Hannah Jamison of Quinter, Kansas, 1 of 7 children. After graduating from Quinter High School, Melva was employed by AT&amp;T as a&nbsp;switchboard telephone operator for several years. Melva married Ralph Cooper in October of 1967 and resided to the Cooper family farm in Grinnell, Kansas. They had one son, James Cooper, residing in New Cambria, Kansas.

Melva was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Hannah Jamison, husband Ralph Cooper, brothers Gerald Jamison, Harold Jamison, Carl Jamison, Dwight Jamison, Doyle James Jamison and sister Nola Conley.

Melva is survived by her son James Cooper, his wife Shanon Cooper and their daughter Becca Cooper.

Melva enjoyed her time outdoors in her vegetable garden and tending to her yard and many flowers planted around her house. She also enjoyed and cherished the time she spent with her granddaughter&nbsp;Becca.

No public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Gove&nbsp;County Long Term Care facility.

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 </figure>Melva Elaine Cooper passed away on August 17, 2020. She was a resident of the Gove County Long Term Care in Quinter, KS. Melva was born July 7, 1929 to Horace and Hannah Jamison of Quinter, Kansas, 1 of 7 children. After graduating from Quinter High School, Melva was employed by AT&amp;T as a&nbsp;switchboard telephone operator for several years. Melva married Ralph Cooper in October of 1967 and resided to the Cooper family farm in Grinnell, Kansas. They had one son, James Cooper, residing in New Cambria, Kansas.Melva was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Hannah Jamison, husband Ralph Cooper, brothers Gerald Jamison, Harold Jamison, Carl Jamison, Dwight Jamison, Doyle James Jamison and sister Nola Conley.Melva is survived by her son James Cooper, his wife Shanon Cooper and their daughter Becca Cooper.Melva enjoyed her time outdoors in her vegetable garden and tending to her yard and many flowers planted around her house. She also enjoyed and cherished the time she spent with her granddaughter&nbsp;Becca.No public service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Gove&nbsp;County Long Term Care facility.

Melva Elaine Cooper

Ernest J. “Ernie” Werth Sr., 82, Schoenchen, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at HaysMed.

He was born November 27, 1937 in Schoenchen, the son of Frank and Lidwina (Tauscher) Werth.&nbsp;

On June 6, 1959 he was united in 
marriage to Marlys M. Martinson in Las Vegas, and they celebrated 61 
years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Ernie was a truck driver for R.C. Williams Trucking and Smith Sand 
Company, and he did everything from welding, driving a truck, machinist,
 carpenter, and was a huge success with the electrical harness for the 
Minute 1 and Minute 2 space capsule for Space 3 Industry.&nbsp;

He will always be remembered as a 
carpenter, helping his children and grandchildren build homes, and do 
any repairs, all to save money. &nbsp;He was a brilliant man when it came to 
numbers, there was no job he couldn’t do, and he helped many that were 
less fortunate.&nbsp; His philosophy was, “Don’t do something if ya can’t do 
it right, and don’t stop until it is done.” 

He was the foreman and boss on every 
job, and starting all over to get things perfect always got his 
grandsons’ attention. &nbsp;His comfort was “Family”, and he loved his 
grandchildren with the biggest kisses and puckered lips. Ernie loved to 
cook and plan the entire Thanksgiving dinner with the finest turkey and 
stuffing.&nbsp; He was the leader of the pack, and everybody took a piece of 
this great man, whether it was a task at hand, or just to reminisce the 
good old days. We never knew the magnitude of his strength or where it 
came from until the end when held a cross from Jerusalem.&nbsp; It was his 
pain medicine as he clenched it tight in his hands, never to let go.

Survivors include his wife; Marlys of 
the home, a son; Ernest J. Werth, Jr. and wife Geralyn of Schoenchen, a 
daughter; Valerie Gabel and husband Ron of Schoenchen, four sisters; 
Laurine Werth of Hays, MaryAnn Rendt of Wichita, Genevieve Mendenhall of
 Hays, and Cheryl Kay Thomas of Hays, six grandchildren; Frank Werth and
 wife Deirdre of Hays, Daniel Werth and wife Christy of Schoenchen, 
Jenalyn Leiker and husband Nathan of Hays, Aaron Gabel and wife Colette 
of Lakeside, CA, Nathan Gabel and fiancée Kelli of Hays, and Anthony 
Gabel and girlfriend Samantha of Overland Park, 16 great grandchildren; 
Allyson Werth, Harley Werth, Olivia Werth, Bryce Werth, Aubrey Werth, 
Brett Werth, Ahnalyn Leiker, Rexton Leiker, Makailyn Leiker, Reylyn 
Leiker, Evelyn Gabel, James Gabel, Aurora Gabel, Emma Gabel, Lacey 
Gabel, and Brixon Gabel, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, six brothers; Robert, Francis Jr., Irvin Lee, Fred, Glen 
“Richard”, and Norman “Steve” Werth, and a sister; Lillian Graf.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
11:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in 
Schoenchen, with Fr. Joshua Werth officiating. Inurnment will follow in 
St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am 
until service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center, Hospice of HaysMed, or for 
family wishes, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Ernie may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Ernest J. “Ernie” Werth Sr., 82, Schoenchen, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at HaysMed.He was born November 27, 1937 in Schoenchen, the son of Frank and Lidwina (Tauscher) Werth.&nbsp;On June 6, 1959 he was united in 
marriage to Marlys M. Martinson in Las Vegas, and they celebrated 61 
years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Ernie was a truck driver for R.C. Williams Trucking and Smith Sand 
Company, and he did everything from welding, driving a truck, machinist,
 carpenter, and was a huge success with the electrical harness for the 
Minute 1 and Minute 2 space capsule for Space 3 Industry.&nbsp;He will always be remembered as a 
carpenter, helping his children and grandchildren build homes, and do 
any repairs, all to save money. &nbsp;He was a brilliant man when it came to 
numbers, there was no job he couldn’t do, and he helped many that were 
less fortunate.&nbsp; His philosophy was, “Don’t do something if ya can’t do 
it right, and don’t stop until it is done.” He was the foreman and boss on every 
job, and starting all over to get things perfect always got his 
grandsons’ attention. &nbsp;His comfort was “Family”, and he loved his 
grandchildren with the biggest kisses and puckered lips. Ernie loved to 
cook and plan the entire Thanksgiving dinner with the finest turkey and 
stuffing.&nbsp; He was the leader of the pack, and everybody took a piece of 
this great man, whether it was a task at hand, or just to reminisce the 
good old days. We never knew the magnitude of his strength or where it 
came from until the end when held a cross from Jerusalem.&nbsp; It was his 
pain medicine as he clenched it tight in his hands, never to let go.Survivors include his wife; Marlys of 
the home, a son; Ernest J. Werth, Jr. and wife Geralyn of Schoenchen, a 
daughter; Valerie Gabel and husband Ron of Schoenchen, four sisters; 
Laurine Werth of Hays, MaryAnn Rendt of Wichita, Genevieve Mendenhall of
 Hays, and Cheryl Kay Thomas of Hays, six grandchildren; Frank Werth and
 wife Deirdre of Hays, Daniel Werth and wife Christy of Schoenchen, 
Jenalyn Leiker and husband Nathan of Hays, Aaron Gabel and wife Colette 
of Lakeside, CA, Nathan Gabel and fiancée Kelli of Hays, and Anthony 
Gabel and girlfriend Samantha of Overland Park, 16 great grandchildren; 
Allyson Werth, Harley Werth, Olivia Werth, Bryce Werth, Aubrey Werth, 
Brett Werth, Ahnalyn Leiker, Rexton Leiker, Makailyn Leiker, Reylyn 
Leiker, Evelyn Gabel, James Gabel, Aurora Gabel, Emma Gabel, Lacey 
Gabel, and Brixon Gabel, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, six brothers; Robert, Francis Jr., Irvin Lee, Fred, Glen 
“Richard”, and Norman “Steve” Werth, and a sister; Lillian Graf.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
11:00 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in 
Schoenchen, with Fr. Joshua Werth officiating. Inurnment will follow in 
St. Anthony Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 10:00 am 
until service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Fresenius Kidney Care Dialysis Center, Hospice of HaysMed, or for 
family wishes, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Ernie may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Ernest J. 'Ernie' Werth Sr.

Everett McDowell, 88, of Grand Island passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 21, 2020. 
 Everett was born September 17, 1931, oldest son of Glen and Helen (Schalansky) McDowell in Webster, KS. 
 Everett graduated the eighth grade from a country school in Smith 
County, Kansas. He pursued his love for the land, buying his first 
farmstead consisting of 250 acres at sixteen years old, and eventually 
fulfilling his dream of having one thousand acres and one hundred head 
of cattle. 
 On September 25, 1955, Everett married the love of his life, Joleen 
Holmes beginning their life together on their farm near Athol in Smith 
County. They loved their farm and caring for the land. 
 In 1976 they were called to serve as ordained elders in the World 
Wide Church of God and moved to Grand Island. They made a life together 
with love and teamwork in raising their nine children. 
 In addition to serving in the church, he started McDowell and Sons 
Lawn Care Service in Grand Island. During the 35 plus years he owned the
 business, he gave many youth their first job opportunity and instilled 
in them a strong work ethic. He took pride in a job well done and 
keeping everything in its place. 
 Everett enjoyed gardening with Joleen. They always had a large 
garden and readily shared their harvest with others. He delighted in 
growing many types of flowers, especially roses. He played a mean game 
of pitch and loved playing Risk with his grandkids, but his real 
competitive spirit showed while playing mini golf. 
 Everett is survived by his children, Brenda Struble of Medford, OK, 
Brian (Debra) McDowell of Weston, MO, Brice McDowell of Phoenix, AZ, 
Blake (Delonna) McDowell of Grand Island; Beverly (DeForest) Walker of 
Loveland, CO, Beth (Mike) Lebeda of Medford, OK, Bridget (Tony) Tatum of
 Wichita, KS, and Becky McDowell (Clark Gauthier) of Grand Island; 
daughter-in-law, Rhonda McDowell of Spokane, WA; 24 grandchildren and 24
 great-grandchildren; brothers, Duane “John” and Jerald “Sam”; sisters, 
Pauline, Carol “Dot” and Ellen “Dee”; along with several nieces, nephews
 and extended family and friends. 
 He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Joleen, on March 
8, 2020; son, Brad on January 6, 2020; his parents; sisters, Glennis, 
Joyce, Loretta, Margaret, and Terry; and daughter-in-law, Cindi 
McDowell.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18049421">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Everett McDowell, 88, of Grand Island passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Friday, August 21, 2020. 
 Everett was born September 17, 1931, oldest son of Glen and Helen (Schalansky) McDowell in Webster, KS. 
 Everett graduated the eighth grade from a country school in Smith 
County, Kansas. He pursued his love for the land, buying his first 
farmstead consisting of 250 acres at sixteen years old, and eventually 
fulfilling his dream of having one thousand acres and one hundred head 
of cattle. 
 On September 25, 1955, Everett married the love of his life, Joleen 
Holmes beginning their life together on their farm near Athol in Smith 
County. They loved their farm and caring for the land. 
 In 1976 they were called to serve as ordained elders in the World 
Wide Church of God and moved to Grand Island. They made a life together 
with love and teamwork in raising their nine children. 
 In addition to serving in the church, he started McDowell and Sons 
Lawn Care Service in Grand Island. During the 35 plus years he owned the
 business, he gave many youth their first job opportunity and instilled 
in them a strong work ethic. He took pride in a job well done and 
keeping everything in its place. 
 Everett enjoyed gardening with Joleen. They always had a large 
garden and readily shared their harvest with others. He delighted in 
growing many types of flowers, especially roses. He played a mean game 
of pitch and loved playing Risk with his grandkids, but his real 
competitive spirit showed while playing mini golf. 
 Everett is survived by his children, Brenda Struble of Medford, OK, 
Brian (Debra) McDowell of Weston, MO, Brice McDowell of Phoenix, AZ, 
Blake (Delonna) McDowell of Grand Island; Beverly (DeForest) Walker of 
Loveland, CO, Beth (Mike) Lebeda of Medford, OK, Bridget (Tony) Tatum of
 Wichita, KS, and Becky McDowell (Clark Gauthier) of Grand Island; 
daughter-in-law, Rhonda McDowell of Spokane, WA; 24 grandchildren and 24
 great-grandchildren; brothers, Duane “John” and Jerald “Sam”; sisters, 
Pauline, Carol “Dot” and Ellen “Dee”; along with several nieces, nephews
 and extended family and friends. 
 He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Joleen, on March 
8, 2020; son, Brad on January 6, 2020; his parents; sisters, Glennis, 
Joyce, Loretta, Margaret, and Terry; and daughter-in-law, Cindi 
McDowell.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=18049421">HERE</a> for service details.

Everett McDowell

Enid June "E.J." DeWald, 66, passed away August 19, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis and heart conditions.

She was born to Reuben and Alma (Hoersch) Schlegel at St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas, on Oct. 23, 1953. She grew up on the family farm south of Alexander, KS. She was baptized by her grandfather, Rev. John Hoersch on Fen. 7, 1954, and confirmed in the Evangelical United Brethren Church by Rev. Stewart. She graduated from Alexander Grade School in 1967, and LaCrosse High School, LaCrosse, KS, in 1971; her senior year she was class secretary and Pep Club president. During her high school years she worked at the Alexander Co-op during wheat harvest. She attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, and was selected for the Sophomore Women's Honorary Organization and Mortar Board. During her college years, she was awarded Best of Show in several art competitions.

E.J. married her high school sweetheart, Mark DeWald on May 26, 1974, at the Alexander United Methodist Church. She was also a floral designer and was a featured designer in the Kansas District Conventions. She worked at St. Anthony Hospital as a nurses aide while Mark finished college. In their early married years, E.J. was a secretary of Inman High School and an Inman State Bank teller. Mark and E.J. moved to WaKeeney, KS, in 1978 where she was employed as a floral designer and also a clerk at Cleland Drug Store where she made the best vanilla cookies. She decided to return to F.H.S.U. where she received her B.S. in Art Education and certifications in social studies and language arts. In 1995, E.J. did her student teaching at Kennedy Middle School, Hays, KS, and the following year she was hired as a full-time art instructor. She was proud to be a "Fighting Irish," complete with her green-rimmed glass frame. She was employed by USD 428 until May 2008 when she reluctantly did a medical retirement.

E.J. loved her family, friends and her "school kids." She was an avid reader and loved her magazines. She was known for her kartoffel und glaz (potato and dumplings) and crustless quiche. Family dinners and get togethers were special times. Bird watching was another favorite hobby, and she was a good shot with a bb gun to keep the pesky squirrels from stealing the bird seed out of the bird feeders! She was a trivia expert in many areas including movies, actors and actresses, and did crossword puzzles in ink. She loved flamingos (flame-&amp;-go), M&amp;Ms, and Klondike bars; her favorite color was turquoise.

She was a member of P.E.O Chapter CT, WaKeeney. She was one of many founders (and directors) of Treehouse Theatre, WaKeeney, which hosted many plays and community events. She was a leader for a Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Explorer Scouts. Her favorite motto was "Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!"

E.J. is survived by her loving husband of 46 years who was by her side to the end; daughter Jessica Riebel and husband Chase and children Jacob, Abigail, Alexandria, Anastasia, Ashley, and Flint; and son Jonathan (Valarie) and children Tinesha, Reuben, and Heaven; Delores DeWald, mother-in-law; Janice (DeWald) Huthoefer and husband Don, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Niece Kathryn; Gary L. Wilson brother-in-law; many close cousins; and her puppy, Buddy. She was preceded in death by infant daughter Justina Elizabeth on March 15, 1986; her brother Donald on May 29, 1960; her sister Stella on May 7, 2020; her father Reuben Schlegel on February 13, 1995; her mother Alma Schlegel on September 25, 1996; and nephew Daniel Huthoefer on March 15, 2006.

Per E.J.'s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.

A celebration of E.J.s life will be held at 1:00 PM on August 29, 2020, at the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, KS, with inurnment by the family at a later date. Presiding will be Pastor Phyllis Burdge (&amp; Catur) and Pastor Chase Riebel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to P.E.O., Chapter CT and Girl Scouts of America. Casual dress is appropriate (turquoise if possible) to honor her fun-loving spirit. Social distancing will be observed and those attending service please wear a mask. Funeral arrangements have been made through Heritage Funeral Home, 502 W. Central Avenue, Andover, KS 67002.

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 </figure>Enid June "E.J." DeWald, 66, passed away August 19, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS, from complications of Multiple Sclerosis and heart conditions.She was born to Reuben and Alma (Hoersch) Schlegel at St. Rose Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas, on Oct. 23, 1953. She grew up on the family farm south of Alexander, KS. She was baptized by her grandfather, Rev. John Hoersch on Fen. 7, 1954, and confirmed in the Evangelical United Brethren Church by Rev. Stewart. She graduated from Alexander Grade School in 1967, and LaCrosse High School, LaCrosse, KS, in 1971; her senior year she was class secretary and Pep Club president. During her high school years she worked at the Alexander Co-op during wheat harvest. She attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, and was selected for the Sophomore Women's Honorary Organization and Mortar Board. During her college years, she was awarded Best of Show in several art competitions.E.J. married her high school sweetheart, Mark DeWald on May 26, 1974, at the Alexander United Methodist Church. She was also a floral designer and was a featured designer in the Kansas District Conventions. She worked at St. Anthony Hospital as a nurses aide while Mark finished college. In their early married years, E.J. was a secretary of Inman High School and an Inman State Bank teller. Mark and E.J. moved to WaKeeney, KS, in 1978 where she was employed as a floral designer and also a clerk at Cleland Drug Store where she made the best vanilla cookies. She decided to return to F.H.S.U. where she received her B.S. in Art Education and certifications in social studies and language arts. In 1995, E.J. did her student teaching at Kennedy Middle School, Hays, KS, and the following year she was hired as a full-time art instructor. She was proud to be a "Fighting Irish," complete with her green-rimmed glass frame. She was employed by USD 428 until May 2008 when she reluctantly did a medical retirement.E.J. loved her family, friends and her "school kids." She was an avid reader and loved her magazines. She was known for her kartoffel und glaz (potato and dumplings) and crustless quiche. Family dinners and get togethers were special times. Bird watching was another favorite hobby, and she was a good shot with a bb gun to keep the pesky squirrels from stealing the bird seed out of the bird feeders! She was a trivia expert in many areas including movies, actors and actresses, and did crossword puzzles in ink. She loved flamingos (flame-&amp;-go), M&amp;Ms, and Klondike bars; her favorite color was turquoise.She was a member of P.E.O Chapter CT, WaKeeney. She was one of many founders (and directors) of Treehouse Theatre, WaKeeney, which hosted many plays and community events. She was a leader for a Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Explorer Scouts. Her favorite motto was "Lead, Follow, or Get Out of the Way!"E.J. is survived by her loving husband of 46 years who was by her side to the end; daughter Jessica Riebel and husband Chase and children Jacob, Abigail, Alexandria, Anastasia, Ashley, and Flint; and son Jonathan (Valarie) and children Tinesha, Reuben, and Heaven; Delores DeWald, mother-in-law; Janice (DeWald) Huthoefer and husband Don, sister-in-law and brother-in-law; Niece Kathryn; Gary L. Wilson brother-in-law; many close cousins; and her puppy, Buddy. She was preceded in death by infant daughter Justina Elizabeth on March 15, 1986; her brother Donald on May 29, 1960; her sister Stella on May 7, 2020; her father Reuben Schlegel on February 13, 1995; her mother Alma Schlegel on September 25, 1996; and nephew Daniel Huthoefer on March 15, 2006.Per E.J.'s wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation.A celebration of E.J.s life will be held at 1:00 PM on August 29, 2020, at the First Lutheran Church, La Crosse, KS, with inurnment by the family at a later date. Presiding will be Pastor Phyllis Burdge (&amp; Catur) and Pastor Chase Riebel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to P.E.O., Chapter CT and Girl Scouts of America. Casual dress is appropriate (turquoise if possible) to honor her fun-loving spirit. Social distancing will be observed and those attending service please wear a mask. Funeral arrangements have been made through Heritage Funeral Home, 502 W. Central Avenue, Andover, KS 67002.

Enid June 'E.J.' DeWald

Douglas Wayne Bender, 59, passed away August 21, 2020, at his home in
 Great Bend. He was born August 11, 1961, in Topeka, to Oscar and Mabel 
M. (Riemann) Bender. Doug married Karen (Meitler) May 28, 1998. Karen 
passed away July 15, 2003. He then married Linda (Kretzer) Oct. 29, 
2011.

Doug, a long time Great Bend resident, was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, and past board member of USD 428 school
 board and Suicide Prevention Task Force. His passion for umpiring, 
coaching, and broadcasting spanned over a time period of 40 years. Most 
recently working for Central Kansas Radio-Rocking M Media, over the 
years his distinct knowledgeable broadcasting voice was aired for Barton
 Community College baseball, Ellinwood High School and Great Bend Chiefs
 baseball. His coaching and umpiring career stretched from Great Bend 
Recreation Commission youth leagues to high school to college level 
athletics. His contagious enthusiasm for sports helped shape the lives 
of many youth across the country.

Survivors include his companion, Linda; five sons, Benjamin McDowell 
of Denver, Heath McDowell of Garden City, Blake McDowell of Provo, Utah,
 Tommy McDowell of Dumas, Texas and Dalton Bender of Great Bend; three 
daughters, Danica Bender of Emporia, Laura McDowell of Dumas, Texas and 
Audrianna Bender of Great Bend.

He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon D. Bender, parents and wife, Karen.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 
First Assembly of God Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke 
presiding. Masks and social distancing are strongly suggested. Interment
 will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from
 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Memorial contributions may be given to Great Bend American Legion 
Baseball or Great Bend Recreation Commission, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Douglas Wayne Bender, 59, passed away August 21, 2020, at his home in
 Great Bend. He was born August 11, 1961, in Topeka, to Oscar and Mabel 
M. (Riemann) Bender. Doug married Karen (Meitler) May 28, 1998. Karen 
passed away July 15, 2003. He then married Linda (Kretzer) Oct. 29, 
2011.Doug, a long time Great Bend resident, was a member of First 
Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, and past board member of USD 428 school
 board and Suicide Prevention Task Force. His passion for umpiring, 
coaching, and broadcasting spanned over a time period of 40 years. Most 
recently working for Central Kansas Radio-Rocking M Media, over the 
years his distinct knowledgeable broadcasting voice was aired for Barton
 Community College baseball, Ellinwood High School and Great Bend Chiefs
 baseball. His coaching and umpiring career stretched from Great Bend 
Recreation Commission youth leagues to high school to college level 
athletics. His contagious enthusiasm for sports helped shape the lives 
of many youth across the country.Survivors include his companion, Linda; five sons, Benjamin McDowell 
of Denver, Heath McDowell of Garden City, Blake McDowell of Provo, Utah,
 Tommy McDowell of Dumas, Texas and Dalton Bender of Great Bend; three 
daughters, Danica Bender of Emporia, Laura McDowell of Dumas, Texas and 
Audrianna Bender of Great Bend.He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon D. Bender, parents and wife, Karen.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2020, at 
First Assembly of God Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke 
presiding. Masks and social distancing are strongly suggested. Interment
 will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from
 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 26, 2020, with the family 
receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Memorial contributions may be given to Great Bend American Legion 
Baseball or Great Bend Recreation Commission, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Douglas Wayne Bender

Earl Duane Clews 84 passed away on August 19, 2020.&nbsp; He was a resident of WaKeeney since graduating from Arnold High School in 1954.&nbsp; He was a resident of the Trego County Long Term Care since August 2017.&nbsp; Earl was born December 8, 1935 in Arnold, Kansas, 1 of 8 children to John H. Clews &amp; Ester B. (Weber) Clews. 
After high school graduation he entered the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.&nbsp; He then fell in love with Wilma J. Bender and they were married on October 27, 1957.&nbsp; To this union 3 children were born.&nbsp; Wilma preceded him in in death November 1984.&nbsp; Earl then married Jennie L. Lorenz Zordel, April 12, 1986, gaining 6 stepchildren.

Earl is survived by two brothers, Dale and wife Shirley of Garden City, KS; Vyrl “Hank” Clews and wife Patty of McKinney, TX; children, Mark Clews of WaKeeney, KS, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS, Tracey Post and husband Dustin of Kansas City, MO; stepchildren Peggy Carter and husband Jim of Graham, TX, Terrence Zordel and wife Lao of Smith, AL, Daniel Zordel and wife Loretta of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss and fiancé Lee Chaney of Graham, TX, Timothy Zordel and wife Sandy of Silver Lake, KS, step son-in-law Matthew Venechuk, Surprise, AZ; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents John H. Clews &amp; Ester B. (Weber) Clews; wives Wilma J. (Bender) Clews; Jennie (Lorenz, Zordel) Clews; his sister Fern Green, and brothers Kenneth, Leroy, Floyd, Don and stepdaughter Tammy (Zordel) Venechuk. 
Earl worked for Verbeck Lumber Yard for 33 years.&nbsp; Most people in WaKeeney knew that if any supplies were needed and it was after hours all they had to do was contact Earl and he would meet them there to get things.&nbsp; He then worked for a local farmer for 10 years before officially retiring.&nbsp; For many years, in addition to the above jobs, he mowed lawns and rototilled gardens.&nbsp; He loved interacting with the public.&nbsp; He was an avid gardener; if you wanted to try some type of vegetable or fruit he probably grew it or at least tried to.&nbsp; Wheat farming was also very important to him. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
If he ever found any spare time, when he wasn’t working, he loved playing horseshoes and going dancing.&nbsp; He could really “cut the rug” when he wanted to.&nbsp; After long days of work he would relax and enjoy a mixed drink of his whiskey. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
He was a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge as well as the American Legion.&nbsp;

Funeral service - 10 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Gibbs officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the city cemetery. &nbsp;

Visitation - Sunday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego County Long Term Care/Activities Department. &nbsp; Donations made to the LTC may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp; Earl loved participating in games arts and crafts they provided.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598018162876.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Earl Duane Clews 84 passed away on August 19, 2020.&nbsp; He was a resident of WaKeeney since graduating from Arnold High School in 1954.&nbsp; He was a resident of the Trego County Long Term Care since August 2017.&nbsp; Earl was born December 8, 1935 in Arnold, Kansas, 1 of 8 children to John H. Clews &amp; Ester B. (Weber) Clews. 
After high school graduation he entered the United States Army from 1955 to 1957.&nbsp; He then fell in love with Wilma J. Bender and they were married on October 27, 1957.&nbsp; To this union 3 children were born.&nbsp; Wilma preceded him in in death November 1984.&nbsp; Earl then married Jennie L. Lorenz Zordel, April 12, 1986, gaining 6 stepchildren.Earl is survived by two brothers, Dale and wife Shirley of Garden City, KS; Vyrl “Hank” Clews and wife Patty of McKinney, TX; children, Mark Clews of WaKeeney, KS, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS, Tracey Post and husband Dustin of Kansas City, MO; stepchildren Peggy Carter and husband Jim of Graham, TX, Terrence Zordel and wife Lao of Smith, AL, Daniel Zordel and wife Loretta of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss and fiancé Lee Chaney of Graham, TX, Timothy Zordel and wife Sandy of Silver Lake, KS, step son-in-law Matthew Venechuk, Surprise, AZ; 13 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents John H. Clews &amp; Ester B. (Weber) Clews; wives Wilma J. (Bender) Clews; Jennie (Lorenz, Zordel) Clews; his sister Fern Green, and brothers Kenneth, Leroy, Floyd, Don and stepdaughter Tammy (Zordel) Venechuk. 
Earl worked for Verbeck Lumber Yard for 33 years.&nbsp; Most people in WaKeeney knew that if any supplies were needed and it was after hours all they had to do was contact Earl and he would meet them there to get things.&nbsp; He then worked for a local farmer for 10 years before officially retiring.&nbsp; For many years, in addition to the above jobs, he mowed lawns and rototilled gardens.&nbsp; He loved interacting with the public.&nbsp; He was an avid gardener; if you wanted to try some type of vegetable or fruit he probably grew it or at least tried to.&nbsp; Wheat farming was also very important to him. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
If he ever found any spare time, when he wasn’t working, he loved playing horseshoes and going dancing.&nbsp; He could really “cut the rug” when he wanted to.&nbsp; After long days of work he would relax and enjoy a mixed drink of his whiskey. &nbsp;&nbsp; 
He was a lifetime member of the Eagles Lodge as well as the American Legion.&nbsp;Funeral service - 10 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Gibbs officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the city cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation - Sunday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego County Long Term Care/Activities Department. &nbsp; Donations made to the LTC may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp; Earl loved participating in games arts and crafts they provided.&nbsp;

Earl Clews

Gary James Ruder, 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home. He was born January 4, 1948 in Hays to Nick and Hilda (Heronome) Ruder.&nbsp; He is survived by a brother, Kenneth Ruder of Colorado Springs and two sisters, Nancy Augustine and Mary Werth both of Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Roger and Darrell Ruder. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 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>

Gary James Ruder, 72, of Hays, Kansas passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home. He was born January 4, 1948 in Hays to Nick and Hilda (Heronome) Ruder.&nbsp; He is survived by a brother, Kenneth Ruder of Colorado Springs and two sisters, Nancy Augustine and Mary Werth both of Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers, Roger and Darrell Ruder. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 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>

Gary James Ruder

Shawn Robert Boultinghouse was born January 23, 1958 to Robert and Helen
 Boultinghouse. He passed away August 19, 2020 at the Decatur County 
Hospital in Oberlin, KS at the age of 62. 
 Shawn grew up in Oberlin, KS and was raised by his mother and 
adoptive father, John A. Karls. He was a 1976 Decatur Community High 
School graduate and then he went on to attend the Northwest Kansas 
Technical College in Goodland, KS. Shawn married Susan Schwab of 
Norcatur and they had a son, Scott. They divorced and later Shawn 
married Charlena Farmer on June 22, 2013 in Clinton, KS. They resided in
 Lawrence, KS. He was an avid gun/rifle collector using them for target 
practice and self-defense. Shawn liked fixing things, whether in the 
garden or the garage and he seemed to have every tool imaginable to 
prove it! He enjoyed singing and listening to old style country music 
and watching reality tv shows; including: Wicked Tuna, Swamp People, 
Life Below Zero, Gold Rush, Ice Road Truckers, American Pickers, and Gas
 Monkey. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and NFL football. Shawn liked 
taking long scenic drives in the country with his wife, Charlena. He 
loved visiting relatives and attending family reunions and weddings, 
even with the physical challenges of having Muscular Dystrophy and 
congestive heart failure. One thing that brought him great joy was when 
his granddaughter, Katie, began calling him “Grandpa Wheels” due to him 
being in a wheelchair. 
 Shawn was preceded in death by his biological father, Robert 
Boultinghouse; adoptive father, John A. Karls; stepdaughter, Jessica 
Roark and brothers-in-law, Ambrosio Mendiola and Ralph Nelson. He is 
survived by his wife, Charlena of Lawrence, KS; son, Scott (Anita) 
Boultinghouse of San Francisco, CA; mother, Helen Karls of Oberlin, KS; 
stepchildren: Cristi (Wayne) Thompson of Hiawatha, KS, John B. III 
(Jasmine) Roark of Dania Beach, FL, and Elizabeth Dennis of Kansas City,
 MO; siblings: Barbara Nelson of McPherson, KS, Shane (Jill) 
Boultinghouse of Great Bend, KS, Jacque Boultinghouse of Selden, KS, 
Bart Karls of Hays, KS and Robyn Mendiola of Lawrence, KS; one 
granddaughter; two step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; 26 
nieces and nephews.
 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 27, 
2020 at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Visitation will be held from 
10-11:00 am before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to 
Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Shawn Robert Boultinghouse was born January 23, 1958 to Robert and Helen
 Boultinghouse. He passed away August 19, 2020 at the Decatur County 
Hospital in Oberlin, KS at the age of 62. 
 Shawn grew up in Oberlin, KS and was raised by his mother and 
adoptive father, John A. Karls. He was a 1976 Decatur Community High 
School graduate and then he went on to attend the Northwest Kansas 
Technical College in Goodland, KS. Shawn married Susan Schwab of 
Norcatur and they had a son, Scott. They divorced and later Shawn 
married Charlena Farmer on June 22, 2013 in Clinton, KS. They resided in
 Lawrence, KS. He was an avid gun/rifle collector using them for target 
practice and self-defense. Shawn liked fixing things, whether in the 
garden or the garage and he seemed to have every tool imaginable to 
prove it! He enjoyed singing and listening to old style country music 
and watching reality tv shows; including: Wicked Tuna, Swamp People, 
Life Below Zero, Gold Rush, Ice Road Truckers, American Pickers, and Gas
 Monkey. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and NFL football. Shawn liked 
taking long scenic drives in the country with his wife, Charlena. He 
loved visiting relatives and attending family reunions and weddings, 
even with the physical challenges of having Muscular Dystrophy and 
congestive heart failure. One thing that brought him great joy was when 
his granddaughter, Katie, began calling him “Grandpa Wheels” due to him 
being in a wheelchair. 
 Shawn was preceded in death by his biological father, Robert 
Boultinghouse; adoptive father, John A. Karls; stepdaughter, Jessica 
Roark and brothers-in-law, Ambrosio Mendiola and Ralph Nelson. He is 
survived by his wife, Charlena of Lawrence, KS; son, Scott (Anita) 
Boultinghouse of San Francisco, CA; mother, Helen Karls of Oberlin, KS; 
stepchildren: Cristi (Wayne) Thompson of Hiawatha, KS, John B. III 
(Jasmine) Roark of Dania Beach, FL, and Elizabeth Dennis of Kansas City,
 MO; siblings: Barbara Nelson of McPherson, KS, Shane (Jill) 
Boultinghouse of Great Bend, KS, Jacque Boultinghouse of Selden, KS, 
Bart Karls of Hays, KS and Robyn Mendiola of Lawrence, KS; one 
granddaughter; two step grandchildren; two step great grandchildren; 26 
nieces and nephews.
 A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, August 27, 
2020 at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Visitation will be held from 
10-11:00 am before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to 
Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Shawn Robert Boultinghouse

David "Pat" Spicer, 68, Hays, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

David "Pat" Spicer, 68, Hays, died Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

David 'Pat' Spicer

Firma Jean “Jeannie” (Rupp) Rome, age 
75, of St. Peter, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Hays 
Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1945 in Hays to Richard and 
Isabelle (Geist) Rupp. On July 15, 1961 she married Sylvanus “Syl” Rome 
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis.

Jeannie was a homemaker and helped farm
 with Syl. She also was a State Commodity Distributor for Hill City and 
St. Peter and she did Home Interior Design. She enjoyed gardening and 
attending her children and grand children’s activities. Jeannie was a 
member of Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Ellis Daughters 
of Isabella and the Ellis VFW Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband Syl Rome
 of St. Peter, Kansas; two sons, Dennis Rome of St. Peter and James Rome
 and wife Sandy of Ellis; a daughter, Lucinda Smith of Alma, Nebraska.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Malinda Deel and three brothers, Francis, Robert Sr., and Marvin Rupp. 
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday 5 PM – 8 PM 
with a combined D of I rosary and parish vigil service at 7 PM and 
Monday visitation 9 AM until service time all at St. Mary’s Church.&nbsp;

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, Christ The King Church or Masses.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598132661166.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Firma Jean “Jeannie” (Rupp) Rome, age 
75, of St. Peter, Kansas passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Hays 
Medical Center. She was born February 13, 1945 in Hays to Richard and 
Isabelle (Geist) Rupp. On July 15, 1961 she married Sylvanus “Syl” Rome 
at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis.Jeannie was a homemaker and helped farm
 with Syl. She also was a State Commodity Distributor for Hill City and 
St. Peter and she did Home Interior Design. She enjoyed gardening and 
attending her children and grand children’s activities. Jeannie was a 
member of Christ the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, Ellis Daughters 
of Isabella and the Ellis VFW Auxiliary.She is survived by her husband Syl Rome
 of St. Peter, Kansas; two sons, Dennis Rome of St. Peter and James Rome
 and wife Sandy of Ellis; a daughter, Lucinda Smith of Alma, Nebraska.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Malinda Deel and three brothers, Francis, Robert Sr., and Marvin Rupp. 
Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 24, 2020 at St. Mary’s 
Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.Visitation will be Sunday 5 PM – 8 PM 
with a combined D of I rosary and parish vigil service at 7 PM and 
Monday visitation 9 AM until service time all at St. Mary’s Church.&nbsp;Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, Christ The King Church or Masses.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Firma Jean 'Jeannie' (Rupp) Rome

Dianne Kaye (Boger) Hester was born July 5, 1950, and was called home
 August 19, 2020, in her home in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from 
Great Bend High School, Class of 1968, and Concordia Lutheran College, 
Seward, NE, Class of 1972. She married Jerry Hester June 4, 1972.

She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Marvel Boger, and brother, Clark Boger.

She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hester of Lubbock, TX; her 
daughter, JoyAnna Hester and daughter-in-law, Sara Brazil of Peoria, AZ.

Her viewing will be held at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, KS, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 6 - 8 PM.

The funeral service will be held at 10 AM Thursday, August 27, at St.
 Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, KS. Burial will follow at Fairview 
Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Wilson, TX, at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church and flowers can be sent in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598132804863.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dianne Kaye (Boger) Hester was born July 5, 1950, and was called home
 August 19, 2020, in her home in Lubbock, Texas. She graduated from 
Great Bend High School, Class of 1968, and Concordia Lutheran College, 
Seward, NE, Class of 1972. She married Jerry Hester June 4, 1972.She was predeceased by her parents, Fred and Marvel Boger, and brother, Clark Boger.She is survived by her husband, Jerry Hester of Lubbock, TX; her 
daughter, JoyAnna Hester and daughter-in-law, Sara Brazil of Peoria, AZ.Her viewing will be held at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington, KS, Wednesday, August 26, 2020, 6 - 8 PM.The funeral service will be held at 10 AM Thursday, August 27, at St.
 Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, KS. Burial will follow at Fairview 
Cemetery.A memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, Wilson, TX, at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials to St. John Lutheran Church and flowers can be sent in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Dianne Kaye (Boger) Hester

Deanna Jo Tatman, age 68, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Aug. 19, 2020 in Ellis. She was born March 2, 1952 in Hays, KS. to Opal and Joseph J. Tatman.&nbsp; Deanna grew up in Hays and Plainville and later attended and graduated from Ellis High School in Ellis, Ks. In recent years she took online classes in Bachelor of Science and Criminal Justice through the Kaplan University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.&nbsp; Over the years, she worked in many different occupations. She is survived by four brothers, Larry, Steve, Jody and Stevan, three sisters. Pat, Linda and Stephanie, several nieces and nephews and four grandsons, four great grandchildren, two step sisters and a step brother. She was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, Danny and Kevin, three sisters, Rae Ann, Debbie and Juanitta, a son Timmy and two daughters Tanya and Corina. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Inurnment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial contributions are suggested to Spruce Villa to be used for the resident activities fund. 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>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598046349153.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Deanna Jo Tatman, age 68, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Aug. 19, 2020 in Ellis. She was born March 2, 1952 in Hays, KS. to Opal and Joseph J. Tatman.&nbsp; Deanna grew up in Hays and Plainville and later attended and graduated from Ellis High School in Ellis, Ks. In recent years she took online classes in Bachelor of Science and Criminal Justice through the Kaplan University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.&nbsp; Over the years, she worked in many different occupations. She is survived by four brothers, Larry, Steve, Jody and Stevan, three sisters. Pat, Linda and Stephanie, several nieces and nephews and four grandsons, four great grandchildren, two step sisters and a step brother. She was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, Danny and Kevin, three sisters, Rae Ann, Debbie and Juanitta, a son Timmy and two daughters Tanya and Corina. Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Inurnment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Memorial contributions are suggested to Spruce Villa to be used for the resident activities fund. 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>

Deanna Jo Tatman

Darrell Wayne Yott, 62, died August 19, 2020, at his home in rural 
Olmitz, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born July 8, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky, the 
son of Emmitt A. “Sonny” and Inola S. (Johnston) Yott.&nbsp; Darrell 
graduated from Hoisington High School in 1976 and then later received 
his associate degree from Barton County Community College. He served in 
the United States Army as a Specialist 4 from 1976 to 1979.&nbsp;

A longtime Barton County resident, he was an oil field driller with 
Southwind Drilling.&nbsp; He also owned his own flooring business, Darrell’s 
Custom Floors. Darrell was good man with a zest for life.&nbsp; He loved his 
many friends and family. He also loved a good game of horseshoes and 
sponsored the DD Horseshoe Tournament. He was an avid hunter and 
sportsman, and loved playing pool, ping pong, darts, and bowling.

On June 8, 1976, he married Rebecca Cannon, and they later divorced.&nbsp;
 He then married Laura Hendon on October 4, 2017, in Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; son, David Yott of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 
and daughters, Theresa Yott and spouse Thomas Wise of Hoisington, and 
Dietre Stevenson of Olmitz; four grandchildren, Tyler Duerksen, Dylan W.
 Yott, Dayne W. Yott, and Deryk W. Yott.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding.&nbsp; Friends may 
sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, cremation has 
taken place.

Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Community Foundation in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1598040697387.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Darrell Wayne Yott, 62, died August 19, 2020, at his home in rural 
Olmitz, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born July 8, 1958, in Louisville, Kentucky, the 
son of Emmitt A. “Sonny” and Inola S. (Johnston) Yott.&nbsp; Darrell 
graduated from Hoisington High School in 1976 and then later received 
his associate degree from Barton County Community College. He served in 
the United States Army as a Specialist 4 from 1976 to 1979.&nbsp;A longtime Barton County resident, he was an oil field driller with 
Southwind Drilling.&nbsp; He also owned his own flooring business, Darrell’s 
Custom Floors. Darrell was good man with a zest for life.&nbsp; He loved his 
many friends and family. He also loved a good game of horseshoes and 
sponsored the DD Horseshoe Tournament. He was an avid hunter and 
sportsman, and loved playing pool, ping pong, darts, and bowling.On June 8, 1976, he married Rebecca Cannon, and they later divorced.&nbsp;
 He then married Laura Hendon on October 4, 2017, in Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; son, David Yott of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 
and daughters, Theresa Yott and spouse Thomas Wise of Hoisington, and 
Dietre Stevenson of Olmitz; four grandchildren, Tyler Duerksen, Dylan W.
 Yott, Dayne W. Yott, and Deryk W. Yott.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 29, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding.&nbsp; Friends may 
sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, cremation has 
taken place.Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Community Foundation in care 
of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Darrell Wayne Yott

Prairie View, KS resident Wayne K. Rupke passed away Tuesday, 
August 18, 2020, at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, KS at the age of 
76.

He was born October 9, 1943, in Norton, KS the son of Walter J. and 
Freda L. (Schemper) Rupke. He graduated from high school in Prairie 
View.&nbsp; &nbsp;He went on to graduate from Fort Hays University with a degree 
in Industrial Arts.

Wayne was a part of the last draft for the Vietnam War in 1969 and served in the US Army.

Following his discharge he attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland and completed the plumbing program.

He began working for the State of Kansas at the Hospital for 
handicapped in Norton in the maintenance department and continued when 
it became the Norton Corrections Facility. He later retired after 34 
years there.

He met his wife at a Western Auto store in Norton and was later 
united in marriage to Leeta JoAnn Michael on April 28, 1979, at the 
Luctor Christian Reformed Church.

They were blessed with two children. Wayne loved to travel and 
enjoyed many trips with his wife as a result of her sales for a company 
she worked with at the time. She survives.

Wayne used his education to remodel and add onto his home In Prairie 
View and his plumbing knowledge served many of the folks in his 
hometown.

Wayne suffered the last ten years with complications from West Niles 
virus; later contracting diabetes and a heart condition which was 
determined to be a result of his service in Vietnam. Wayne was not a man
 who complained, but suffered much. In recent months he lost some of his
 toes and endured much discomfort. He is finally with no pain. We will 
miss him.

Wayne is survived by his wife JoAnn of the home in Prairie View, his 
son Vance M. Rupke of Jennings, KS; daughter, Emma A. Rupke of Topeka, 
KS; two sisters, Shirley (Art) Henrickson of Logan, KS and Wanda (Doug) 
Rahjes of Kensington, KS, many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020
 at the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS, with Pastor Lew 
VanDerWege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page.&nbsp; Burial with military honors
 will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.

Wayne will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 
p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends Friday evening from 7 p.m.
 until 8 p.m. all at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie View Cemetery Fund.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Prairie View, KS resident Wayne K. Rupke passed away Tuesday, 
August 18, 2020, at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, KS at the age of 
76.He was born October 9, 1943, in Norton, KS the son of Walter J. and 
Freda L. (Schemper) Rupke. He graduated from high school in Prairie 
View.&nbsp; &nbsp;He went on to graduate from Fort Hays University with a degree 
in Industrial Arts.Wayne was a part of the last draft for the Vietnam War in 1969 and served in the US Army.Following his discharge he attended Northwest Kansas Technical College in Goodland and completed the plumbing program.He began working for the State of Kansas at the Hospital for 
handicapped in Norton in the maintenance department and continued when 
it became the Norton Corrections Facility. He later retired after 34 
years there.He met his wife at a Western Auto store in Norton and was later 
united in marriage to Leeta JoAnn Michael on April 28, 1979, at the 
Luctor Christian Reformed Church.They were blessed with two children. Wayne loved to travel and 
enjoyed many trips with his wife as a result of her sales for a company 
she worked with at the time. She survives.Wayne used his education to remodel and add onto his home In Prairie 
View and his plumbing knowledge served many of the folks in his 
hometown.Wayne suffered the last ten years with complications from West Niles 
virus; later contracting diabetes and a heart condition which was 
determined to be a result of his service in Vietnam. Wayne was not a man
 who complained, but suffered much. In recent months he lost some of his
 toes and endured much discomfort. He is finally with no pain. We will 
miss him.Wayne is survived by his wife JoAnn of the home in Prairie View, his 
son Vance M. Rupke of Jennings, KS; daughter, Emma A. Rupke of Topeka, 
KS; two sisters, Shirley (Art) Henrickson of Logan, KS and Wanda (Doug) 
Rahjes of Kensington, KS, many cousins, nephews and nieces.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020
 at the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS, with Pastor Lew 
VanDerWege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page.&nbsp; Burial with military honors
 will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery.Wayne will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 
p.m. Friday with the family receiving friends Friday evening from 7 p.m.
 until 8 p.m. all at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd St., Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.Memorial contributions may be made to the Prairie View Cemetery Fund.

Wayne K. Rupke

James W. Wedermyer, age 89, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, August
 19, 2020.&nbsp; Jim was born on September 21, 1930 to V.V. and Emma 
(Mummert) Wedermyer in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Jim grew up in Trego County. He attended country school through 
eighth grade and graduated from Trego County High School in 1948.&nbsp; He 
married Kathryn Neff on August 5, 1951 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; To this 
union four children, Patti Lynn, Douglas Dean, Vicki Lea and David 
James.&nbsp; They farmed and raised livestock in Trego County until moving to
 Goodland in the fall of 1972, where he worked as a district manager for
 Moorman Feed Company for 23 years until retiring in 1993.&nbsp; Jim then 
opened Jim's Super Saw Sharpening Shop and worked for FSA measurement 
service.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jim was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Kiwanis, 
Methodist Men, the original Genesis Committee, Sherman County Carousel 
Committee, and the Men’s BS coffee group.&nbsp; He enjoyed attending and 
helping with anything at the Methodist Church. He loved to square dance,
 watch Nascar, baseball and spend time with family and friends.&nbsp; He 
dearly loved each one of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
After moving to Goodland, Jim and Kathryn were foster parents to 
approximately 30 children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; daughter, 
Vicki Lea; sister, Virginia Hager; and brother-in-laws, Darrold Hager 
and John Kirkland.&nbsp;

Jim is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Patti Lynn Gray of 
Prairie Village, KS; son, Douglas Dean (Sandra) Wedermyer of WaKeeney, 
KS; son, David James (Laura) Wedermyer of Gainsville, VA; foreign 
exchange son, Preecha (Kanokkan) Sudhikam, Bangkok, Thailand; siblings, 
Melvin (Bev) Wedermyer of Topeka, KS, Clara Ann Kirkland of Waycross, 
GA, Jerry (Kay) Wedermyer of WaKeeney, KS, Larry (Eunice) of Lyndon, 
KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;Grandchildren, Traci (Jason) Ketter, Michael (Gina) Wedermyer, 
Staci (Mike) Kessinger, DeAnne (Cody) Spencer, Michelle (Duane) 
Heinrich, Bradley Haas; Christopher (Sarah) Geeseka; Lindsey Geeseka, 
Landon (Laura) Wedermyer, Alison (Evan) Koch, Ryan (Jessica) Wedermyer; 
fifteen great-grandchildren with 2 more expected to arrive this fall; 
and many more family and friends.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers memorials&nbsp;may be designated to the Goodland United
 Methodist Church or the Goodland Senior Center and may be left at the 
services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, 
Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences 
visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597933094492.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James W. Wedermyer, age 89, of Goodland passed away Wednesday, August
 19, 2020.&nbsp; Jim was born on September 21, 1930 to V.V. and Emma 
(Mummert) Wedermyer in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Jim grew up in Trego County. He attended country school through 
eighth grade and graduated from Trego County High School in 1948.&nbsp; He 
married Kathryn Neff on August 5, 1951 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; To this 
union four children, Patti Lynn, Douglas Dean, Vicki Lea and David 
James.&nbsp; They farmed and raised livestock in Trego County until moving to
 Goodland in the fall of 1972, where he worked as a district manager for
 Moorman Feed Company for 23 years until retiring in 1993.&nbsp; Jim then 
opened Jim's Super Saw Sharpening Shop and worked for FSA measurement 
service.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jim was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Kiwanis, 
Methodist Men, the original Genesis Committee, Sherman County Carousel 
Committee, and the Men’s BS coffee group.&nbsp; He enjoyed attending and 
helping with anything at the Methodist Church. He loved to square dance,
 watch Nascar, baseball and spend time with family and friends.&nbsp; He 
dearly loved each one of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 
After moving to Goodland, Jim and Kathryn were foster parents to 
approximately 30 children.He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; daughter, 
Vicki Lea; sister, Virginia Hager; and brother-in-laws, Darrold Hager 
and John Kirkland.&nbsp;Jim is survived by his wife, Kathryn; daughter, Patti Lynn Gray of 
Prairie Village, KS; son, Douglas Dean (Sandra) Wedermyer of WaKeeney, 
KS; son, David James (Laura) Wedermyer of Gainsville, VA; foreign 
exchange son, Preecha (Kanokkan) Sudhikam, Bangkok, Thailand; siblings, 
Melvin (Bev) Wedermyer of Topeka, KS, Clara Ann Kirkland of Waycross, 
GA, Jerry (Kay) Wedermyer of WaKeeney, KS, Larry (Eunice) of Lyndon, 
KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;Grandchildren, Traci (Jason) Ketter, Michael (Gina) Wedermyer, 
Staci (Mike) Kessinger, DeAnne (Cody) Spencer, Michelle (Duane) 
Heinrich, Bradley Haas; Christopher (Sarah) Geeseka; Lindsey Geeseka, 
Landon (Laura) Wedermyer, Alison (Evan) Koch, Ryan (Jessica) Wedermyer; 
fifteen great-grandchildren with 2 more expected to arrive this fall; 
and many more family and friends.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials&nbsp;may be designated to the Goodland United
 Methodist Church or the Goodland Senior Center and may be left at the 
services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home,&nbsp;P.O. Box 278, 
Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; For information and condolences 
visit&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

James W. Wedermyer

Daniel "Dan" A. Schreiner, 97, was born
 May 31, 1923, to Joseph and Margaret (Kuhn) Schreiner in Hays, Kansas. 
He died on August 18, 2020, in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was educated in 
Hays and began home construction under the wing of his brother, Jerry.&nbsp; 
Later he branched out on his own and operated under “Schreiner 
Construction” building homes in Hays, WaKeeney and surrounding towns.

Dan met the love of his life, Jennie 
Ruder, and they were married on May 1, 1944.&nbsp; They raised five children 
in WaKeeney and later moved to Hays after retirement.&nbsp; Dan was an avid 
bowler and sponsored his own team for years.&nbsp; He and Jennie enjoyed 
entertaining friends for great meals, lots of card games, weekend dances
 and long visits over dessert and coffee.&nbsp; Their home was always “the 
place” for their five children to invite friends over to play 
basketball, eat like crazy and interact with Dan and Jennie. Dan was a 
loving, caring, faithful spouse, father, grandfather, and great 
grandfather as a carpenter following Christ's footsteps.&nbsp;

They both set a great example 
practicing their faith and that proved to be vital in getting through 
tough times and celebrating good times.&nbsp; Dan used a line repeatedly and 
that was,“There's a time to be serious, but not very often”.&nbsp; That 
seemed to put things into perspective in every area of his life. Dan was
 known for his long list of Schreinerisms (comical one liners) which 
produced eye rolls and laughter, and these will probably be passed onto 
future generations.&nbsp;

Dan was one of 13 children.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bill, 
Josie, Albert, Jerry, Irene, Oliva, Eddie, Helen, Clarence predeceased 
him.&nbsp; Adeline Saia, Topeka, KS, Joe (Marie) Las Vegas, NV and Herb 
(Dotsy) Albuquerque, NM are still living.

Other survivors include daughter Cori 
(Peter) Quist, Bismarck, ND, Art, Topeka, Stephen (Marcia)&nbsp; Manhattan, 
Noel,&nbsp; Manhattan, Neal (Martha) Spring Hill, 10 grandchildren including 
Troy Stenzel, Homer, AK, Laurie (Jamie) Stowe, Peculiar, MO, Jennifer 
Schreiner, Americus, KS, Megan Tony, Rochester, MN, Emily Schreiner 
(Chris Jensen) Brighton, CO, Erin Langfels (Alex) St. Paul, MN, Katie 
Rice (John) Blackfoot, ID, Danny Schreiner (Tara) KC, Jenna Stutz (Jon) 
Wichita, KS, Jamie Tuchalski, (Ben) Wichita, KS,&nbsp; and 21 great 
grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM 
August 22, 2020, Visitation will be at 1 PM until service time all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St. Hays, 
Kansas. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597932356372.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Daniel "Dan" A. Schreiner, 97, was born
 May 31, 1923, to Joseph and Margaret (Kuhn) Schreiner in Hays, Kansas. 
He died on August 18, 2020, in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; He was educated in 
Hays and began home construction under the wing of his brother, Jerry.&nbsp; 
Later he branched out on his own and operated under “Schreiner 
Construction” building homes in Hays, WaKeeney and surrounding towns.Dan met the love of his life, Jennie 
Ruder, and they were married on May 1, 1944.&nbsp; They raised five children 
in WaKeeney and later moved to Hays after retirement.&nbsp; Dan was an avid 
bowler and sponsored his own team for years.&nbsp; He and Jennie enjoyed 
entertaining friends for great meals, lots of card games, weekend dances
 and long visits over dessert and coffee.&nbsp; Their home was always “the 
place” for their five children to invite friends over to play 
basketball, eat like crazy and interact with Dan and Jennie. Dan was a 
loving, caring, faithful spouse, father, grandfather, and great 
grandfather as a carpenter following Christ's footsteps.&nbsp;They both set a great example 
practicing their faith and that proved to be vital in getting through 
tough times and celebrating good times.&nbsp; Dan used a line repeatedly and 
that was,“There's a time to be serious, but not very often”.&nbsp; That 
seemed to put things into perspective in every area of his life. Dan was
 known for his long list of Schreinerisms (comical one liners) which 
produced eye rolls and laughter, and these will probably be passed onto 
future generations.&nbsp;Dan was one of 13 children.&nbsp; &nbsp;Bill, 
Josie, Albert, Jerry, Irene, Oliva, Eddie, Helen, Clarence predeceased 
him.&nbsp; Adeline Saia, Topeka, KS, Joe (Marie) Las Vegas, NV and Herb 
(Dotsy) Albuquerque, NM are still living.Other survivors include daughter Cori 
(Peter) Quist, Bismarck, ND, Art, Topeka, Stephen (Marcia)&nbsp; Manhattan, 
Noel,&nbsp; Manhattan, Neal (Martha) Spring Hill, 10 grandchildren including 
Troy Stenzel, Homer, AK, Laurie (Jamie) Stowe, Peculiar, MO, Jennifer 
Schreiner, Americus, KS, Megan Tony, Rochester, MN, Emily Schreiner 
(Chris Jensen) Brighton, CO, Erin Langfels (Alex) St. Paul, MN, Katie 
Rice (John) Blackfoot, ID, Danny Schreiner (Tara) KC, Jenna Stutz (Jon) 
Wichita, KS, Jamie Tuchalski, (Ben) Wichita, KS,&nbsp; and 21 great 
grandchildren.Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM 
August 22, 2020, Visitation will be at 1 PM until service time all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St. Hays, 
Kansas. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Daniel 'Dan' A. Schreiner

Therese Marie (Kinderknecht) Hoag, age 
52, of Hays, KS passed away on June 4, 2020 at Hays Medical Center. She 
was born October 17, 1968 in Hays to Donald and Virginia (Legleiter) 
Kinderknecht. She attended Hays High School.

She is survived by a daughter, Sierra 
Hoag; two grandsons, Colton and Chase; sisters, Sue Erbacher (Pody), 
Dana Schmidt (John) both of Hays Kimberly Farber (Alan) Commerce City, 
CO; brothers, Carl Kinderknecht, Hays and John Kinderknecht, Hutchinson,
 KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Debbra Kinderknecht; brothers, Michael and Marty Kinderknecht.

Private burial took place at St. 
Joseph’s Cemetery Hays with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597932291355.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Therese Marie (Kinderknecht) Hoag, age 
52, of Hays, KS passed away on June 4, 2020 at Hays Medical Center. She 
was born October 17, 1968 in Hays to Donald and Virginia (Legleiter) 
Kinderknecht. She attended Hays High School.She is survived by a daughter, Sierra 
Hoag; two grandsons, Colton and Chase; sisters, Sue Erbacher (Pody), 
Dana Schmidt (John) both of Hays Kimberly Farber (Alan) Commerce City, 
CO; brothers, Carl Kinderknecht, Hays and John Kinderknecht, Hutchinson,
 KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Debbra Kinderknecht; brothers, Michael and Marty Kinderknecht.Private burial took place at St. 
Joseph’s Cemetery Hays with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory 2509 Vine Street Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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