Francis ”Bones” William Pieschl passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 in 
Quinter, Kansas. He was born May 21, 1931 in Minneapolis, Kansas to 
Vincent Sr. and Ollie (Wolfersperger) Pieschl. Bones grew up near 
Minneapolis, Kansas. He attended the Minneapolis Schools and graduated 
from Minneapolis High School with the class of 1949. After graduation, 
Bones attended Kansas State University and received a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Agriculture. Bones was inducted into the United 
States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was accepted into the flight 
program and became a helicopter pilot. Some of his fondest memories 
were flying and working in Africa as a consultant for grain handling and
 storage. 
 Francis “Bones” Pieschl married Betty Ruth Meurisse January 9, 1973 
in Ellsworth, Kansas. They moved to Hoxie where they raised their 
family and continue to live. Bones was the owner and operator of Hoxie 
Steel which was an agriculture and government construction company. 
Bones and his brother, Richard purchased a small country grain elevator,
 Lindsey Grain, in Lindsey, Kansas. They owned and operated it for 
several years. Bones and Ruth raised ostriches for many years. Their 
ostrich farm was visited by many school children. In retirement, Bones 
and Ruth enjoyed traveling and fishing. They were members of the Saint 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Hoxie, Kansas. 
 Bones was preceded in Death by his parents Vincent and Ollie. 
 He is survived by his wife Betty Ruth of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; 
sons, Larry Meurisse and wife Cheryl of Belle Vista, Arkansas and Darvin
 Meurisee of Burlington, Colorado; daughter, Marcia Kruse and husband 
John of Selden, Kansas; grandchildren, Kayla Meurisse of Charlston, 
South Carolina, Kennedy and Kaden Meurisse of Burlington, Colorado, 
Jennifer Hladik and husband Joe of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jeremy Kruse 
and wife Courtney of Olatha, Kansas; great-grandchildren, London and 
Kruse Hladik and Salem Kruse; brothers, Vincent Pieschl Jr. and Richard 
Pieschl and wife Nancy of Minneapolis, Kansas, and Devere Pieschl of 
Fairbanks, Alaska and many friends.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Wednesday, June 17, 2020 ,
 10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Hoxie, Kansas.
 Visitation will be held June 16, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 
with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. At 7:30 P.M. following the 
visitation, a Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home. The 
family suggests memorials to The Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and 
memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 667740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Bones was a kind loving husband, father and friend. He never knew a
 stranger and always had a smile on his face. We know God only loaned 
him to us for awhile. The memories of his smile and caring way will 
always be there to comfort his family and friends.

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 </figure>Francis ”Bones” William Pieschl passed away Friday, June 12, 2020 in 
Quinter, Kansas. He was born May 21, 1931 in Minneapolis, Kansas to 
Vincent Sr. and Ollie (Wolfersperger) Pieschl. Bones grew up near 
Minneapolis, Kansas. He attended the Minneapolis Schools and graduated 
from Minneapolis High School with the class of 1949. After graduation, 
Bones attended Kansas State University and received a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Agriculture. Bones was inducted into the United 
States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant. He was accepted into the flight 
program and became a helicopter pilot. Some of his fondest memories 
were flying and working in Africa as a consultant for grain handling and
 storage. 
 Francis “Bones” Pieschl married Betty Ruth Meurisse January 9, 1973 
in Ellsworth, Kansas. They moved to Hoxie where they raised their 
family and continue to live. Bones was the owner and operator of Hoxie 
Steel which was an agriculture and government construction company. 
Bones and his brother, Richard purchased a small country grain elevator,
 Lindsey Grain, in Lindsey, Kansas. They owned and operated it for 
several years. Bones and Ruth raised ostriches for many years. Their 
ostrich farm was visited by many school children. In retirement, Bones 
and Ruth enjoyed traveling and fishing. They were members of the Saint 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Hoxie, Kansas. 
 Bones was preceded in Death by his parents Vincent and Ollie. 
 He is survived by his wife Betty Ruth of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; 
sons, Larry Meurisse and wife Cheryl of Belle Vista, Arkansas and Darvin
 Meurisee of Burlington, Colorado; daughter, Marcia Kruse and husband 
John of Selden, Kansas; grandchildren, Kayla Meurisse of Charlston, 
South Carolina, Kennedy and Kaden Meurisse of Burlington, Colorado, 
Jennifer Hladik and husband Joe of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Jeremy Kruse 
and wife Courtney of Olatha, Kansas; great-grandchildren, London and 
Kruse Hladik and Salem Kruse; brothers, Vincent Pieschl Jr. and Richard 
Pieschl and wife Nancy of Minneapolis, Kansas, and Devere Pieschl of 
Fairbanks, Alaska and many friends.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Wednesday, June 17, 2020 ,
 10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church of Hoxie, Kansas.
 Visitation will be held June 16, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 
with family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. At 7:30 P.M. following the 
visitation, a Vigil Service will be held at the funeral home. The 
family suggests memorials to The Sheridan County Benefit Walk, and 
memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 667740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Bones was a kind loving husband, father and friend. He never knew a
 stranger and always had a smile on his face. We know God only loaned 
him to us for awhile. The memories of his smile and caring way will 
always be there to comfort his family and friends.

Francis 'Bones' William Pieschl

Viola Rosetta (Niedens) Dumler, 94, of Salina, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, went to her Heavenly home, Friday, April 17, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Salina.

Viola was born March 3, 1926 in Hodgeman County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of six children born to John Henry and Bertha (Bitter) Niedens.&nbsp; She grew up in the Hodgeman Co. area and attended school there until moving to Barton County, Kansas as a teenager.

Viola was united in marriage to Victor Leroy Dumler on December 8, 1946 in Milberger, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Donna, Wanda and Darrell.&nbsp; They made their home on a farm in the Milberger area.

As a devoted farmers wife and homemaker for her children, she also worked as a CNA for home health in the Russell area and also worked in housekeeping at the Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; She was an active member in the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger.&nbsp; She belonged to the Lutheran Women's group, Prairiemates EHU and was an active Sunday school teacher and the church choir.&nbsp; She was active helping Victor with the farm activities, quilting, baking, cooking and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Victor of the home; daughters, Donna Bitter (Jerry) of Garden City, Kansas and Wanda Radke (Dennis) of Salina, Kansas; Sister, Lola Wilks (Ed) of Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Tracy, Darren, Jason, Ryan and Gregg; and 11 great grandchildren.

Viola was preceded in death by her parents, son Darrell, three brothers; Otto Niedens, Marvin Niedens and Albert Niedens; and sister Leona Karst.

A Memorial Service to celebrate Viola’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. Memorials have been established with the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Russell County Food Pantry. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Viola Rosetta (Niedens) Dumler, 94, of Salina, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, went to her Heavenly home, Friday, April 17, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Salina.Viola was born March 3, 1926 in Hodgeman County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of six children born to John Henry and Bertha (Bitter) Niedens.&nbsp; She grew up in the Hodgeman Co. area and attended school there until moving to Barton County, Kansas as a teenager.Viola was united in marriage to Victor Leroy Dumler on December 8, 1946 in Milberger, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Donna, Wanda and Darrell.&nbsp; They made their home on a farm in the Milberger area.As a devoted farmers wife and homemaker for her children, she also worked as a CNA for home health in the Russell area and also worked in housekeeping at the Russell Regional Hospital.&nbsp; She was an active member in the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger.&nbsp; She belonged to the Lutheran Women's group, Prairiemates EHU and was an active Sunday school teacher and the church choir.&nbsp; She was active helping Victor with the farm activities, quilting, baking, cooking and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Victor of the home; daughters, Donna Bitter (Jerry) of Garden City, Kansas and Wanda Radke (Dennis) of Salina, Kansas; Sister, Lola Wilks (Ed) of Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren, Tracy, Darren, Jason, Ryan and Gregg; and 11 great grandchildren.Viola was preceded in death by her parents, son Darrell, three brothers; Otto Niedens, Marvin Niedens and Albert Niedens; and sister Leona Karst.A Memorial Service to celebrate Viola’s life will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 20, 2020, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, Kansas. Memorials have been established with the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church or Russell County Food Pantry. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Viola R. Dumler

Elmer Leroy Steinle, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Elmer was born February 19, 1923 in Russell.&nbsp; He was first of four children born to David Samuel and Amelia Molly (Ehrlich) Steinle.&nbsp; Elmer grew up in Russell and attended Russell High School, but had to quite before graduating, when the family farm was lost during the great depression, and went to work as a cook at the Puritan Café, in Russell, to help the family.&nbsp; Elmer was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943, sent to Cook and Baker school at Camp San Luis Obispo, California by the Army.&nbsp; Elmer was promoted to Tec 4th Class and served as company Mess Sergeant in the Asiatic Theater, primarily Burma, April 1944 until December 1945.&nbsp; Elmer was discharged from the Army in January 1946, returning to Russell.

Elmer had married prior to his military service, October 1942 to Dorothy Ruth Bussin of Great Bend, and was blessed with their only son, Roy.&nbsp; They divorced January 1946 and Elmer was joined in marriage with the love of his life, Sophie Mathilda Scheck, of Collyer, April 1946.&nbsp; Elmer and Sophie, with Roy, made their home in Russell.

Elmer worked in his father’s business, Steinle Produce, primarily purchasing cream, eggs, and chickens from the area farmers and in turn selling them various farm supplies such as livestock feeds, seed, bailing wire, salt lick blocks, twine, etc.&nbsp; Shortly after his father retired from the business in the late fifties Elmer also left the Produce business and became a full time Carpenter.&nbsp; He was diversified in that he remodeled homes, built furniture, built homes in Russell, worked construction on a number of larger building projects in Russell, the Russell State Bank one of the local projects.&nbsp; Elmer was also carpenter Forman for the Kansas Refined Helium plant construction in Otis.&nbsp; For many years Elmer served on the Russell-Great township fire department as well as serving as the Dep0artments Fire Chief for a number of years until his retirement from the fire department.&nbsp; Elmer was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, past member of the Russell Elks Lodge, a member of the Russell VFW Post #6240 and a member of the Russell American Legion, William Roe Post 99.&nbsp; A past Commander of Post 99 and held various officer positions at the Post.

Elmer enjoyed playing cards, for many years he dealt Black Jack, and later loved playing Texas Holdem with friends any time he could find a game.&nbsp; He and Sophie took to antique collecting and spent most of their time together traveling, buying and selling antiques, attending and participating in antique shows.&nbsp; For many years antiques were their passion.&nbsp; Elmer also became known in Russell as a Studebaker collector, and at one time had a number of Studebaker cars and trucks, plus spare parts, and restored them to operating condition.&nbsp; In retirement Elmer took up square dancing, joining the “Shooting Stars” club in Hays and continued carpenter work in his shop building children’s furniture, chairs, rockers, tables, and wagons.

Elmer’s surviving family include his son, Roy Steinle (Rosemary) of Russell, Kansas; brother, Gorden Dave Steinle of Kansas City, Missouri; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.&nbsp; Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his sister Fern Harman Deutscher and brother Wilber Dean Steinle.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kanas. Military Rites conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard. No visitation being held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Elmer Leroy Steinle, 97, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Main Street Manor in Russell.Elmer was born February 19, 1923 in Russell.&nbsp; He was first of four children born to David Samuel and Amelia Molly (Ehrlich) Steinle.&nbsp; Elmer grew up in Russell and attended Russell High School, but had to quite before graduating, when the family farm was lost during the great depression, and went to work as a cook at the Puritan Café, in Russell, to help the family.&nbsp; Elmer was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1943, sent to Cook and Baker school at Camp San Luis Obispo, California by the Army.&nbsp; Elmer was promoted to Tec 4th Class and served as company Mess Sergeant in the Asiatic Theater, primarily Burma, April 1944 until December 1945.&nbsp; Elmer was discharged from the Army in January 1946, returning to Russell.Elmer had married prior to his military service, October 1942 to Dorothy Ruth Bussin of Great Bend, and was blessed with their only son, Roy.&nbsp; They divorced January 1946 and Elmer was joined in marriage with the love of his life, Sophie Mathilda Scheck, of Collyer, April 1946.&nbsp; Elmer and Sophie, with Roy, made their home in Russell.Elmer worked in his father’s business, Steinle Produce, primarily purchasing cream, eggs, and chickens from the area farmers and in turn selling them various farm supplies such as livestock feeds, seed, bailing wire, salt lick blocks, twine, etc.&nbsp; Shortly after his father retired from the business in the late fifties Elmer also left the Produce business and became a full time Carpenter.&nbsp; He was diversified in that he remodeled homes, built furniture, built homes in Russell, worked construction on a number of larger building projects in Russell, the Russell State Bank one of the local projects.&nbsp; Elmer was also carpenter Forman for the Kansas Refined Helium plant construction in Otis.&nbsp; For many years Elmer served on the Russell-Great township fire department as well as serving as the Dep0artments Fire Chief for a number of years until his retirement from the fire department.&nbsp; Elmer was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, past member of the Russell Elks Lodge, a member of the Russell VFW Post #6240 and a member of the Russell American Legion, William Roe Post 99.&nbsp; A past Commander of Post 99 and held various officer positions at the Post.Elmer enjoyed playing cards, for many years he dealt Black Jack, and later loved playing Texas Holdem with friends any time he could find a game.&nbsp; He and Sophie took to antique collecting and spent most of their time together traveling, buying and selling antiques, attending and participating in antique shows.&nbsp; For many years antiques were their passion.&nbsp; Elmer also became known in Russell as a Studebaker collector, and at one time had a number of Studebaker cars and trucks, plus spare parts, and restored them to operating condition.&nbsp; In retirement Elmer took up square dancing, joining the “Shooting Stars” club in Hays and continued carpenter work in his shop building children’s furniture, chairs, rockers, tables, and wagons.Elmer’s surviving family include his son, Roy Steinle (Rosemary) of Russell, Kansas; brother, Gorden Dave Steinle of Kansas City, Missouri; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.&nbsp; Elmer was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his sister Fern Harman Deutscher and brother Wilber Dean Steinle.A Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kanas. Military Rites conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Honor Guard. No visitation being held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Elmer Leroy Steinle

Delaine F. Meyers, age 83, passed away June 13, 2020, at Kansas Heart
 Hospital, Wichita, KS. He was born February 3, 1937, at Plainville, 
Kansas to Henry and Alma (Dauwe) Meyers.

“D” as he was known was a long time resident of Great Bend. He worked
 for Steffen’s of Wichita. He was a member of Prince of Peace Church, 
St. Patrick Parish. “D” was a lifetime member of the Knights of 
Columbus.

He is survived by his wife Donna (Weigel) Meyers of the home and 
three children, Brenda (Rob) Parrish of Lawrence, Doug Meyers of Newton,
 and Cynthia Meyers of Great Bend; a brother, Gary Meyers of Plainville,
 and sister Marlene Dohe of Plainville; grandchildren, Thomas 
(Weatherly) Parrish, and Sarah Parrish, Kayla (Justin) Seybert, and 
Katie (Dylan) Sowell, and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his son, Alan Meyers, and his brother, Lenell Meyers.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a 
memorial service will be at a later date to honor “D’s” memory. 
Memorials are suggested to the Knight of Columbus or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Delaine F. Meyers, age 83, passed away June 13, 2020, at Kansas Heart
 Hospital, Wichita, KS. He was born February 3, 1937, at Plainville, 
Kansas to Henry and Alma (Dauwe) Meyers.“D” as he was known was a long time resident of Great Bend. He worked
 for Steffen’s of Wichita. He was a member of Prince of Peace Church, 
St. Patrick Parish. “D” was a lifetime member of the Knights of 
Columbus.He is survived by his wife Donna (Weigel) Meyers of the home and 
three children, Brenda (Rob) Parrish of Lawrence, Doug Meyers of Newton,
 and Cynthia Meyers of Great Bend; a brother, Gary Meyers of Plainville,
 and sister Marlene Dohe of Plainville; grandchildren, Thomas 
(Weatherly) Parrish, and Sarah Parrish, Kayla (Justin) Seybert, and 
Katie (Dylan) Sowell, and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in 
death by his son, Alan Meyers, and his brother, Lenell Meyers.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a 
memorial service will be at a later date to honor “D’s” memory. 
Memorials are suggested to the Knight of Columbus or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Delaine F. Meyers

Celebration of life service will be 2 PM Saturday June 20, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church located north of Ellis.

Hanora Gertrude Homburg, age 87, of 
Ellis, Kansas passed away at her daughter’s home in Ellis on April 16, 
2020. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Ellis, Kansas the daughter of 
Clarence and Gertrude (Lynd) Shubert. Hanora married Arnold Homburg on 
June 19, 1965 in rural Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
November 2, 2002.

Hanora was a farmer and stockwoman. She
 was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rural Ellis where she taught 
Sunday School and was a dedicated room mother for all three of her 
children.&nbsp; She was a member of the WELCA and HDU. Hanora loved being a 
grandmother and great grandmother.&nbsp; She was a hard worker on the farm 
and had a special photogenic memory and could match baby calves and 
their mommas without ear tags.&nbsp;

She is survived by two sons, Steve 
(Jeri) Homburg, Ellis and Tim (Mary Beth) Homburg, Overland Park; her 
daughter Kathy Desaire Ellis;&nbsp; grandchildren, Danny and Kimberly 
Desaire, Hannah, Emma and Kara Homburg; step grandchildren, Korwin 
(Alicia) Wyatt, Ellis and Kasi(David) Wyatt-Smith, Olathe; great 
grandchildren, Parker and Briella Desaire, Ellis and step great 
grandchildren Aiden and Sera Wyatt, Ellis and Jude, Reese and Leo Smith 
of Olathe.

Hanora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; Clarence, Keith, Elvin and John, son-in-law, Bill Desaire.

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 Hospice at HaysMed or to St. John Lutheran, Church, Ellis. 
Contributions made payable to the organization may be mailed to Keithley
 Funeral Chapel PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Celebration of life service will be 2 PM Saturday June 20, 2020 at St. John Lutheran Church located north of Ellis.Hanora Gertrude Homburg, age 87, of 
Ellis, Kansas passed away at her daughter’s home in Ellis on April 16, 
2020. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Ellis, Kansas the daughter of 
Clarence and Gertrude (Lynd) Shubert. Hanora married Arnold Homburg on 
June 19, 1965 in rural Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
November 2, 2002.Hanora was a farmer and stockwoman. She
 was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rural Ellis where she taught 
Sunday School and was a dedicated room mother for all three of her 
children.&nbsp; She was a member of the WELCA and HDU. Hanora loved being a 
grandmother and great grandmother.&nbsp; She was a hard worker on the farm 
and had a special photogenic memory and could match baby calves and 
their mommas without ear tags.&nbsp;She is survived by two sons, Steve 
(Jeri) Homburg, Ellis and Tim (Mary Beth) Homburg, Overland Park; her 
daughter Kathy Desaire Ellis;&nbsp; grandchildren, Danny and Kimberly 
Desaire, Hannah, Emma and Kara Homburg; step grandchildren, Korwin 
(Alicia) Wyatt, Ellis and Kasi(David) Wyatt-Smith, Olathe; great 
grandchildren, Parker and Briella Desaire, Ellis and step great 
grandchildren Aiden and Sera Wyatt, Ellis and Jude, Reese and Leo Smith 
of Olathe.Hanora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; Clarence, Keith, Elvin and John, son-in-law, Bill Desaire.Memorial contributions are suggested to
 Hospice at HaysMed or to St. John Lutheran, Church, Ellis. 
Contributions made payable to the organization may be mailed to Keithley
 Funeral Chapel PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Hanora Gertrude Homburg

Leonard Leroy Ziegler, 85, of Colby, died Friday, June 12, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center, Colby. 

He was born April 19, 1935, in Hoxie, 
KS, to Leonard and Theresa (Kruse) Ziegler. Leroy graduated from Oakley 
High School in 1953 and served in the United States Navy from 1957-1959.
 He returned to Oakley and worked for Lee Ohrman at the Filling Station.
 Leroy also did custom cutting and helped construct area grain 
elevators. On May 9, 1959, Leroy married Joan Ambrose, in Farwell, NE. 
Leroy began working for Prairie Printers in Colby. On October 15, 1964, 
Leroy and Joan started Leroy’s Printing, in Colby. Leroy was a member of
 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, where he enjoyed being a lector 
at Mass. He was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. 
Leroy was very community minded and held numerous leadership positions, 
including: Sacred Heart Parish Council and Home and School Association; 
Colby City Council; Thomas County Historical Society; Chamber of 
Commerce; charter member of the Colby Ambassadors; and Colby Jaycee’s. 
Throughout the years, Leroy received many accolades for his involvement 
in the community. Some of which he was honored to receive were: 
Outstanding Kansas Jaycee of the Year; one of the first to receive the 
Business Person of the Year; Colby Booster Club’s Community Leader; 
Hospice Services Triple S Award, and Orange and Black Classic Founders 
Award. He was asked many times to serve on advisory councils and was 
happy to serve where needed. 
Leroy had a charismatic personality that attracted children. For many 
years, Leroy kept a candy bowl. During the summer months, local kids 
would stop by to and from the pool or park for a piece or two of candy. 
He would never say “No” to any fund-raising cause that involved youth 
activities. 
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, sister Irene Huelsman, and brother Donald Ziegler. 
He is survived by his wife Joan, of Colby; children, Margo (Brady) 
Baker, Weston, MO, Marla (Willard) Crumrine, Brewster, KS, Marc (Casy) 
Ziegler, Bennington, KS, Marsha Ziegler, Wichita, KS and Marlyn (Laurie)
 Ziegler, Lawrence, KS; eight grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. 
Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with 
burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or 
the Thomas County Community Foundation and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Leonard Leroy Ziegler, 85, of Colby, died Friday, June 12, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center, Colby. He was born April 19, 1935, in Hoxie, 
KS, to Leonard and Theresa (Kruse) Ziegler. Leroy graduated from Oakley 
High School in 1953 and served in the United States Navy from 1957-1959.
 He returned to Oakley and worked for Lee Ohrman at the Filling Station.
 Leroy also did custom cutting and helped construct area grain 
elevators. On May 9, 1959, Leroy married Joan Ambrose, in Farwell, NE. 
Leroy began working for Prairie Printers in Colby. On October 15, 1964, 
Leroy and Joan started Leroy’s Printing, in Colby. Leroy was a member of
 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby, where he enjoyed being a lector 
at Mass. He was also a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus. 
Leroy was very community minded and held numerous leadership positions, 
including: Sacred Heart Parish Council and Home and School Association; 
Colby City Council; Thomas County Historical Society; Chamber of 
Commerce; charter member of the Colby Ambassadors; and Colby Jaycee’s. 
Throughout the years, Leroy received many accolades for his involvement 
in the community. Some of which he was honored to receive were: 
Outstanding Kansas Jaycee of the Year; one of the first to receive the 
Business Person of the Year; Colby Booster Club’s Community Leader; 
Hospice Services Triple S Award, and Orange and Black Classic Founders 
Award. He was asked many times to serve on advisory councils and was 
happy to serve where needed. 
Leroy had a charismatic personality that attracted children. For many 
years, Leroy kept a candy bowl. During the summer months, local kids 
would stop by to and from the pool or park for a piece or two of candy. 
He would never say “No” to any fund-raising cause that involved youth 
activities. 
Leroy was preceded in death by his parents, sister Irene Huelsman, and brother Donald Ziegler. 
He is survived by his wife Joan, of Colby; children, Margo (Brady) 
Baker, Weston, MO, Marla (Willard) Crumrine, Brewster, KS, Marc (Casy) 
Ziegler, Bennington, KS, Marsha Ziegler, Wichita, KS and Marlyn (Laurie)
 Ziegler, Lawrence, KS; eight grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. 
Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with 
burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or 
the Thomas County Community Foundation and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Leonard Leroy Ziegler

Melba Jean Smith, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, former Great Bend, Kansas, resident died Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;

She was born July 5, 1933, in Bazine, Kansas to Phillip P. and Esther R. (Tittel) Foos.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Melba was the Wick Program Coordinator at Barton County for15 years.&nbsp; She also worked at the Barton County Food Bank and served on the board of the Barton County Girls Home for many number of years.&nbsp; She grew up in Great Bend and was a graduate of Great Bend High School.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 2013.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include her two granddaughters, Misty Heironimus and husband, Rob, Hutchinson, KS; Mandy Brothers and fiancé, Karl Maa, WIS; one great grandson, Austin Sutton, Hutchinson, KS; one sister-in-law, Guilia Foos, Perry, KS; three nephews, Randy Foos and wife, Lori, Eureka, KS; Rick Foos, Perry, KS; Brad Foos, Topeka, KS; three nieces, Lori Hertel and husband, Stan, Hays, KS; Pam Erickson and husband, Ken, Russell, KS; Brenda Mock and husband, J.C., Emporia, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Monica Lea Brothers; a son, Tracey Smith; one sister, Freda Broetzmann and one brother, Eugene “Bud” Foos. &nbsp;

Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at The First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; A visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, at the First Presbyterian Church.

The family suggests memorials to the Community Food Bank of Barton County,&nbsp;3007 – 10th Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530

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

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

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 </figure>Melba Jean Smith, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, former Great Bend, Kansas, resident died Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born July 5, 1933, in Bazine, Kansas to Phillip P. and Esther R. (Tittel) Foos.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Melba was the Wick Program Coordinator at Barton County for15 years.&nbsp; She also worked at the Barton County Food Bank and served on the board of the Barton County Girls Home for many number of years.&nbsp; She grew up in Great Bend and was a graduate of Great Bend High School.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 2013.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her two granddaughters, Misty Heironimus and husband, Rob, Hutchinson, KS; Mandy Brothers and fiancé, Karl Maa, WIS; one great grandson, Austin Sutton, Hutchinson, KS; one sister-in-law, Guilia Foos, Perry, KS; three nephews, Randy Foos and wife, Lori, Eureka, KS; Rick Foos, Perry, KS; Brad Foos, Topeka, KS; three nieces, Lori Hertel and husband, Stan, Hays, KS; Pam Erickson and husband, Ken, Russell, KS; Brenda Mock and husband, J.C., Emporia, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Monica Lea Brothers; a son, Tracey Smith; one sister, Freda Broetzmann and one brother, Eugene “Bud” Foos. &nbsp;Services will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, June 18, 2020, at The First Presbyterian Church, 2400 Washington, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; A visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Thursday, at the First Presbyterian Church.The family suggests memorials to the Community Food Bank of Barton County,&nbsp;3007 – 10th Street, Great Bend, Kansas 67530Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left&nbsp;at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melba Jean Smith

Miranda Rose Lara, age 32, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She was born on October 13, 1987 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Baxter and Pamela Gimler Appel.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she was a registered nurse at the Wichita County LTC Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas. On May 20, 2006 she married John Lara in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives. Survivors include her Husband - John Lara of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Maci Lara of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Pamela Appel of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Joel &amp; Jessie Appel of Scott City, Kansas, Grandparents - Leon &amp; Hildagard Gimler of Parsons, Kansas and Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her Father - Robert Baxter Appel, One Brother - Jacob Appel, Grandparents - Robert &amp; Thelma Appel, One Uncle - Tony Akers, and Two Cousins - Ethan Rodenberg and Darryn Rodenberg. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Warren Stecklein presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Maci Lara Education Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Miranda Rose Lara, age 32, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 13, 1987 in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Baxter and Pamela Gimler Appel.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she was a registered nurse at the Wichita County LTC Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. She was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas. On May 20, 2006 she married John Lara in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives. Survivors include her Husband - John Lara of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Maci Lara of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Pamela Appel of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Joel &amp; Jessie Appel of Scott City, Kansas, Grandparents - Leon &amp; Hildagard Gimler of Parsons, Kansas and Numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She was preceded in death by her Father - Robert Baxter Appel, One Brother - Jacob Appel, Grandparents - Robert &amp; Thelma Appel, One Uncle - Tony Akers, and Two Cousins - Ethan Rodenberg and Darryn Rodenberg. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 19, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Warren Stecklein presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Maci Lara Education Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Miranda Rose Lara

Jessica M. Walters-Bridges, 38, Hays, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at HaysMed surrounded by family.

She was born June 9, 1982 in Hays the 
daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Rohr) Walters.&nbsp; She graduated from Hays
 High School in 2001 and worked at Goodwill, Hays Good Samaritan 
Society, Wal-Mart, and the Fairfield Inn, and she was a homemaker.&nbsp; On 
September 6, 2008 she was united in marriage to Jonathan “John” Bridges 
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member 
of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, loved dogs and cats, 
especially her dogs Buddy and Billy, visiting with friends, going for 
walks, watching TV shows, and was a very gracious and kind person.

Survivors include her husband John, of 
the home in Hays, her parents; Gerald and Marjorie Walters of Hays, her 
grandmother; Mildred Walters of Hays, three sisters; Jennifer Husselman 
and husband Chris of Augusta, Jolene Wellbrock of Hays, and Janell 
Williams of Wichita, a sister-in-law; Cindy Walters of Hays, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
paternal grandfather; Delbert Walters, maternal grandparents; Felix and 
Mary Rohr, two brothers; Curtis and Craig Walters, and a brother-in-law;
 Steve Wellbrock.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service
 and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, DSNWK,
 or to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Jessica may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Jessica M. Walters-Bridges, 38, Hays, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at HaysMed surrounded by family.She was born June 9, 1982 in Hays the 
daughter of Gerald and Marjorie (Rohr) Walters.&nbsp; She graduated from Hays
 High School in 2001 and worked at Goodwill, Hays Good Samaritan 
Society, Wal-Mart, and the Fairfield Inn, and she was a homemaker.&nbsp; On 
September 6, 2008 she was united in marriage to Jonathan “John” Bridges 
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member 
of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, loved dogs and cats, 
especially her dogs Buddy and Billy, visiting with friends, going for 
walks, watching TV shows, and was a very gracious and kind person.Survivors include her husband John, of 
the home in Hays, her parents; Gerald and Marjorie Walters of Hays, her 
grandmother; Mildred Walters of Hays, three sisters; Jennifer Husselman 
and husband Chris of Augusta, Jolene Wellbrock of Hays, and Janell 
Williams of Wichita, a sister-in-law; Cindy Walters of Hays, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
paternal grandfather; Delbert Walters, maternal grandparents; Felix and 
Mary Rohr, two brothers; Curtis and Craig Walters, and a brother-in-law;
 Steve Wellbrock.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be
 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service
 and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, DSNWK,
 or to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Jessica may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Jessica M. Walters-Bridges

Jackie Lee Fossett, 78, of Mathis, TX, formerly of Atwood, KS, died 
Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Doctor’s Regional Medical Center, in Corpus 
Christi, TX. He was born September 9, 1941, in Norton, KS, to Pleasant 
and Relda (Carpenter) Fossett. Jackie served in the United States Navy. 
He was preceded in death by his parent; wife, Bobbie Kay Fossett; son, 
Jackie Lee Fossett and siblings, Loma Nelson, Alfred Fossett, Clifford 
Fossett, Emery Fossett, Vera Laurent, Inez Manzer and Bertha Brown. 
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Fossett; children, Kevin (Danielle) 
Fossett, Kathy Whitley, Terri K. Roberson; grandchildren, Stefan 
Fossett, Allison (Mikael) Peters, Devon Brandt and Anna Brandt; great 
granddaughter, Piper Fossett and siblings, Bud (Linda Lou) Fossett, 
Carol (Jim) Williams and Kay Brown. 
Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the service. 
Burial will take place in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are 
suggested to the Jackie Lee Fossett Memorial Fund and can be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Jackie Lee Fossett, 78, of Mathis, TX, formerly of Atwood, KS, died 
Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Doctor’s Regional Medical Center, in Corpus 
Christi, TX. He was born September 9, 1941, in Norton, KS, to Pleasant 
and Relda (Carpenter) Fossett. Jackie served in the United States Navy. 
He was preceded in death by his parent; wife, Bobbie Kay Fossett; son, 
Jackie Lee Fossett and siblings, Loma Nelson, Alfred Fossett, Clifford 
Fossett, Emery Fossett, Vera Laurent, Inez Manzer and Bertha Brown. 
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Fossett; children, Kevin (Danielle) 
Fossett, Kathy Whitley, Terri K. Roberson; grandchildren, Stefan 
Fossett, Allison (Mikael) Peters, Devon Brandt and Anna Brandt; great 
granddaughter, Piper Fossett and siblings, Bud (Linda Lou) Fossett, 
Carol (Jim) Williams and Kay Brown. 
Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby, with visitation from 9:00 a.m. until the service. 
Burial will take place in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are 
suggested to the Jackie Lee Fossett Memorial Fund and can be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information 
or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Jackie Lee Fossett

Paul Dean Baier, 76, passed away June 15, 2020 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born March 14, 1944 in Great Bend, the son of Paul Henry and 
Velma (Sally) Marie Kilgore Baier.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was of 
the Catholic faith. He was a farmer and also worked for Ward Feed Yard 
and Larned State Hospital as an electrician. He was a member of the VFW 
Auxiliary, former member of the Jaycees, and was a brass plaque holder 
at Zook Kuntree Klub.

On January 18, 1964, he married Connie L. Conard at Larned. She died 
June 8, 2007. On January 13, 2018 he married Gaile Fussell at Larned; 
she survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Vance (Polly) Baier, Larned; two 
daughters, Cheri (Peter) Phillips and Sonia Jo (Michael) Phillips, both 
of Wichita; two step daughters, Julie (Joe) Schartz, Larned, Stacie 
(Shane) Romine, Isabel; five grandchildren, Celia, Paul, Kiersten, 
Russel, August; seven step grandchildren: Kasi (RaeRae, Australia 
(Brad, Saber, Shanelle, Sy, Sevi, Shandi; and one step great 
grandchild, Keaton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dennis Baier.

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday June 18, 2020 at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Arrangements by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550

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 </figure>Paul Dean Baier, 76, passed away June 15, 2020 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born March 14, 1944 in Great Bend, the son of Paul Henry and 
Velma (Sally) Marie Kilgore Baier.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was of 
the Catholic faith. He was a farmer and also worked for Ward Feed Yard 
and Larned State Hospital as an electrician. He was a member of the VFW 
Auxiliary, former member of the Jaycees, and was a brass plaque holder 
at Zook Kuntree Klub.On January 18, 1964, he married Connie L. Conard at Larned. She died 
June 8, 2007. On January 13, 2018 he married Gaile Fussell at Larned; 
she survives.Other survivors include: a son, Vance (Polly) Baier, Larned; two 
daughters, Cheri (Peter) Phillips and Sonia Jo (Michael) Phillips, both 
of Wichita; two step daughters, Julie (Joe) Schartz, Larned, Stacie 
(Shane) Romine, Isabel; five grandchildren, Celia, Paul, Kiersten, 
Russel, August; seven step grandchildren: Kasi (RaeRae, Australia 
(Brad, Saber, Shanelle, Sy, Sevi, Shandi; and one step great 
grandchild, Keaton.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dennis Baier.Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday June 18, 2020 at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Arrangements by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550

Paul Dean Baier

Marvin R. Ruder, 93, Hays, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

He was born April 14, 1927 in Hays, the
 son of Frank and Anna (Zimmerman) Ruder, and grew up on a small farm 
south of Hays until the family moved to town.&nbsp; He attended Ellis County 
School and graduated from Hays High School in 1945.&nbsp; On November 24, 
1948 he was united in marriage to Helen Graf in Hays, and began building
 his family and career.&nbsp; They were married 53 years before she preceded 
him in death on March 3, 2002.&nbsp;

Throughout the next 35 years, Marvin 
successfully completed numerous degrees in automotive servicing, and was
 considered to be one of the top mechanics in his field, until his 
retirement.&nbsp; After retiring from automotive repair, Marvin taught 
himself electronics repair, and got so good he could fix almost 
anything.&nbsp; He earned the nickname, Mr. Fix-It.&nbsp; He was a member of 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Third Degree 
Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly.

Survivors include four sons; Tom Ruder 
and wife Margorie of Wichita, Elmer Ruder of Julesburg, CO, Steven Ruder
 and wife Anita L. of Hays, Kevin Ruder and wife Julie of Phoenix, AZ, 
four daughters; Judith Herman and husband Jack of Cleveland, TX, Jeanne 
Billings and husband Dan of Garden City, Janel Befort and husband Bruce 
of Los Alamos, NM, and Jolene Cooper and husband Stan of Hays, two 
brothers; Vernon Ruder of Hays and Harold Ruder of Colorado, a sister; 
Norma Lee of Dodge City, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 4
 great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife; Helen, a daughter-in-law; Karen Ruder, four brothers;
 Elmer J., Lester, Cyril, and Milton Ruder, and two sisters; Marietta 
Stecklein and Agnes Miller.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St.
 Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on 
Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a 
combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested
 to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Marvin may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Marvin R. Ruder, 93, Hays, died Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.He was born April 14, 1927 in Hays, the
 son of Frank and Anna (Zimmerman) Ruder, and grew up on a small farm 
south of Hays until the family moved to town.&nbsp; He attended Ellis County 
School and graduated from Hays High School in 1945.&nbsp; On November 24, 
1948 he was united in marriage to Helen Graf in Hays, and began building
 his family and career.&nbsp; They were married 53 years before she preceded 
him in death on March 3, 2002.&nbsp;Throughout the next 35 years, Marvin 
successfully completed numerous degrees in automotive servicing, and was
 considered to be one of the top mechanics in his field, until his 
retirement.&nbsp; After retiring from automotive repair, Marvin taught 
himself electronics repair, and got so good he could fix almost 
anything.&nbsp; He earned the nickname, Mr. Fix-It.&nbsp; He was a member of 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the St. Mary’s Third Degree 
Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly.Survivors include four sons; Tom Ruder 
and wife Margorie of Wichita, Elmer Ruder of Julesburg, CO, Steven Ruder
 and wife Anita L. of Hays, Kevin Ruder and wife Julie of Phoenix, AZ, 
four daughters; Judith Herman and husband Jack of Cleveland, TX, Jeanne 
Billings and husband Dan of Garden City, Janel Befort and husband Bruce 
of Los Alamos, NM, and Jolene Cooper and husband Stan of Hays, two 
brothers; Vernon Ruder of Hays and Harold Ruder of Colorado, a sister; 
Norma Lee of Dodge City, 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 4
 great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife; Helen, a daughter-in-law; Karen Ruder, four brothers;
 Elmer J., Lester, Cyril, and Milton Ruder, and two sisters; Marietta 
Stecklein and Agnes Miller.Mass of Christian burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic 
Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St.
 Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on 
Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a 
combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on 
Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested
 to the Cancer Council of Ellis County, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Marvin may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Marvin R. Ruder

Bertha Louise Holzhauer was born on February 23, 1924, to Paul and Emma 
(Keller) Holzhauer in Palco, Kansas, in the home she lived in until she 
was married.


Bertha married her high school (Palco, KS) sweetheart, Dwite Brown, 
on June 10, 1943. She gave birth to five children and was the matriarch 
to 77 family members when she went to be with her heavenly father, March
 5, 2020, at the age of 96. Bertha was many things to many people . . . 
wife, mother, grandma, pastor’s wife, hostess, friend . . . and so much 
more. She was committed to doing the will of God and spent her years 
loving God, her family, God’s church, and her community.  


In recent years, with a smile on her face, she reminded everyone 
that … “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be 
glad in it.”  Psalm 118:24


Bertha is preceded in death by her husband, Dwite; sister, Agnes Deines/Wasinger; and grandson, Steven Beaumont. 


Bertha is survived by her older sister, Elvera Beiker, and her 
children, Denda Trapp, Ron and Denise Brown, Paula Wilson, Emery and 
Delores Brown, and Denise and Greg Baker, who miss her greatly.  Bertha 
has 29 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren (with 4 more on the way) 
and 2 great-great-grandchildren.


A celebration of Bertha’s life will be held at the Wakeeney Church of God on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 starting at 2:30 PM.
 Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services, Inc. or WaKeeney Church
 of God and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 
1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Bertha Louise Holzhauer was born on February 23, 1924, to Paul and Emma 
(Keller) Holzhauer in Palco, Kansas, in the home she lived in until she 
was married.
Bertha married her high school (Palco, KS) sweetheart, Dwite Brown, 
on June 10, 1943. She gave birth to five children and was the matriarch 
to 77 family members when she went to be with her heavenly father, March
 5, 2020, at the age of 96. Bertha was many things to many people . . . 
wife, mother, grandma, pastor’s wife, hostess, friend . . . and so much 
more. She was committed to doing the will of God and spent her years 
loving God, her family, God’s church, and her community. 
In recent years, with a smile on her face, she reminded everyone 
that … “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be 
glad in it.” Psalm 118:24
Bertha is preceded in death by her husband, Dwite; sister, Agnes Deines/Wasinger; and grandson, Steven Beaumont. 
Bertha is survived by her older sister, Elvera Beiker, and her 
children, Denda Trapp, Ron and Denise Brown, Paula Wilson, Emery and 
Delores Brown, and Denise and Greg Baker, who miss her greatly. Bertha 
has 29 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren (with 4 more on the way) 
and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bertha’s life will be held at the Wakeeney Church of God on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 starting at 2:30 PM.
 Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services, Inc. or WaKeeney Church
 of God and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 
1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Bertha Louise Brown

Cheryl Deines, of WaKeeney, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. &nbsp;

Cheryl was born to Roy David Keller, Jr. and Martha Joan Campbell in Chanute, KS, on January 28, 1958.

She graduated from WaKeeney High School in 1976, and then received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Fort Hays State University. She was a Speech-Language Pathologist for 27 years in WaKeeney and Quinter, retiring in 2016.&nbsp;

Cheryl married Keith Michael Deines on August 7, 1977, in WaKeeney, and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage. They welcomed their daughter, Casey, in 1982. Cheryl was overjoyed by the birth of her grandson Samuel on June 21, 2019, sharing many smiles, hugs, songs, and stories in their time together.

Cheryl loved her family, friends and dog Mo and had a passion for the outdoors and horses. She was known for her warm smile and kind heart. She had a gift for writing and storytelling and shared this beautiful gift with many over the years.&nbsp;

Cheryl passed away from cancer, at her home surrounded by the love of her husband, daughter, and son-in-law Douglas Shepperd. She will be dearly missed by her family — her husband; her mother; daughter, Casey and husband Douglas Shepperd of Lawrence, Kansas; grandson, Samuel; brothers, Jim and wife Liesel Keller of Hays, Kansas, John and wife Pam Keller of Lawrence, Kansas; sister, Roanne Stein of Salina, Kansas; nieces, Jenna and Campbell Keller, Sylvia and Julie Keller, and Kursti Hileman; and nephews Matthew and Christopher Reed; brother-in-law Rick and wife Leta Deines of WaKeeney, Kansas; niece, Sally Standard; and nephew Tyson Deines. She was preceded in death by her father, and niece, Jamie Keller.

Celebration of Life service will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at WaKeeney City Park. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to WaKeeney United Methodist Church or Old Friends Equine farm in Kentucky.&nbsp; Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Cheryl Deines, of WaKeeney, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. &nbsp;Cheryl was born to Roy David Keller, Jr. and Martha Joan Campbell in Chanute, KS, on January 28, 1958.She graduated from WaKeeney High School in 1976, and then received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Fort Hays State University. She was a Speech-Language Pathologist for 27 years in WaKeeney and Quinter, retiring in 2016.&nbsp;Cheryl married Keith Michael Deines on August 7, 1977, in WaKeeney, and they enjoyed 42 years of marriage. They welcomed their daughter, Casey, in 1982. Cheryl was overjoyed by the birth of her grandson Samuel on June 21, 2019, sharing many smiles, hugs, songs, and stories in their time together.Cheryl loved her family, friends and dog Mo and had a passion for the outdoors and horses. She was known for her warm smile and kind heart. She had a gift for writing and storytelling and shared this beautiful gift with many over the years.&nbsp;Cheryl passed away from cancer, at her home surrounded by the love of her husband, daughter, and son-in-law Douglas Shepperd. She will be dearly missed by her family — her husband; her mother; daughter, Casey and husband Douglas Shepperd of Lawrence, Kansas; grandson, Samuel; brothers, Jim and wife Liesel Keller of Hays, Kansas, John and wife Pam Keller of Lawrence, Kansas; sister, Roanne Stein of Salina, Kansas; nieces, Jenna and Campbell Keller, Sylvia and Julie Keller, and Kursti Hileman; and nephews Matthew and Christopher Reed; brother-in-law Rick and wife Leta Deines of WaKeeney, Kansas; niece, Sally Standard; and nephew Tyson Deines. She was preceded in death by her father, and niece, Jamie Keller.Celebration of Life service will be 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 20, 2020, at WaKeeney City Park. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to WaKeeney United Methodist Church or Old Friends Equine farm in Kentucky.&nbsp; Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;

Cheryl Deines

Bernice Stithem, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020.&nbsp; Ray, her husband of 71 years, was at her side. &nbsp;

Bernice was born August 14, 1925, to Peter and Francis Billinger in Victoria, KS.&nbsp; She was the youngest of ten children.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed at St Michael Church in Collyer.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm south of Collyer and attended Hillside Country School.&nbsp;

Ray and Bernice were engaged February 14th at a Collyer Dance.&nbsp; They married on May 16th, 1949 at St Michael Catholic Church. They had six children. Bernice was happiest when she was surrounded by her family.&nbsp;

Ray and Bernice both enjoyed dancing. They loved to attend wedding dances at the VFW and also attended Collyer dances at the town hall.&nbsp; They actually won a dance contest on a cruise ship.&nbsp; The fact they were in their 70’s didn’t slow them down at all as they kept up with dancers of all ages.

In addition to raising six children, Bernice also was employed at Duckwall’s, Gibson’s, Myerly Bakery and the WaKeeney Sale Barn Café. &nbsp; She always had a smile for everyone and is remembered for her kindness and her gracious spirit.&nbsp; Bernice was also known to have a quick wit and brought many smiles to family &amp;amp; friends.

Bernice was known for her wonderful baking.&nbsp; Teachers knew if they had a Stithem child in their class, they were certain to receive cinnamon rolls from Bernice. Friends and family both enjoyed her home-cooked German food, cinnamon rolls and cinnamon candy.

Bernice was a member of Christ the King Church, Ladies Guild, Hospital Auxiliary and Ladies Altar Society. She volunteered to serve many dinners at church gatherings for fundraisers, weddings and funerals.&nbsp; She was always someone counted on to help others.

She is survived by her husband, Ray, six children and spouses, Kay (Harry) Bennett, Gig Harbor, WA, Diane (Dave) Gross, Manhattan, KS, Shirley (Tim) Hager, WaKeeney, KS, Rhonda (Randy) Schademann, Lawrence, KS,&nbsp; Rob (Anna) Stithem, Colby, KS, Terry (Mary) Stithem,&nbsp; Wakeeney, KS, grandchildren Nicole Bennett, Tacoma, WA,&nbsp; Jared (Jessica) Hager, WaKeeney, Ashley Hager, Manhattan, KS,&nbsp; Dylan Stithem, Colby, KS, Aaron (Dee Dee) Gross, Parker CO, Staci (GJ) Haarhuis, Olathe, KS and Davis Baker, Maui, Hawaii. nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Also, surviving are two sister-in-laws, Marie and Loretta Billinger, WaKeeney.&nbsp;

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Francis Billinger; sisters,

Minnie Dreiling, Armella Dreiling, Alice Denning, and Leona Bieker; brothers, Ray Billinger, Bernard Billinger, Ans Billinger, Ed Billinger and Alvin Billinger. &nbsp;

Funeral services - 10:00 AM, June 18, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Burial in church cemetery.&nbsp;

Parish vigil - 7:00 PM at Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions - Christ the King Catholic Church or masses, c/o Schmitt FH, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672

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 </figure>Bernice Stithem, age 94, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2020.&nbsp; Ray, her husband of 71 years, was at her side. &nbsp;Bernice was born August 14, 1925, to Peter and Francis Billinger in Victoria, KS.&nbsp; She was the youngest of ten children.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed at St Michael Church in Collyer.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm south of Collyer and attended Hillside Country School.&nbsp;Ray and Bernice were engaged February 14th at a Collyer Dance.&nbsp; They married on May 16th, 1949 at St Michael Catholic Church. They had six children. Bernice was happiest when she was surrounded by her family.&nbsp;Ray and Bernice both enjoyed dancing. They loved to attend wedding dances at the VFW and also attended Collyer dances at the town hall.&nbsp; They actually won a dance contest on a cruise ship.&nbsp; The fact they were in their 70’s didn’t slow them down at all as they kept up with dancers of all ages.In addition to raising six children, Bernice also was employed at Duckwall’s, Gibson’s, Myerly Bakery and the WaKeeney Sale Barn Café. &nbsp; She always had a smile for everyone and is remembered for her kindness and her gracious spirit.&nbsp; Bernice was also known to have a quick wit and brought many smiles to family &amp;amp; friends.Bernice was known for her wonderful baking.&nbsp; Teachers knew if they had a Stithem child in their class, they were certain to receive cinnamon rolls from Bernice. Friends and family both enjoyed her home-cooked German food, cinnamon rolls and cinnamon candy.Bernice was a member of Christ the King Church, Ladies Guild, Hospital Auxiliary and Ladies Altar Society. She volunteered to serve many dinners at church gatherings for fundraisers, weddings and funerals.&nbsp; She was always someone counted on to help others.She is survived by her husband, Ray, six children and spouses, Kay (Harry) Bennett, Gig Harbor, WA, Diane (Dave) Gross, Manhattan, KS, Shirley (Tim) Hager, WaKeeney, KS, Rhonda (Randy) Schademann, Lawrence, KS,&nbsp; Rob (Anna) Stithem, Colby, KS, Terry (Mary) Stithem,&nbsp; Wakeeney, KS, grandchildren Nicole Bennett, Tacoma, WA,&nbsp; Jared (Jessica) Hager, WaKeeney, Ashley Hager, Manhattan, KS,&nbsp; Dylan Stithem, Colby, KS, Aaron (Dee Dee) Gross, Parker CO, Staci (GJ) Haarhuis, Olathe, KS and Davis Baker, Maui, Hawaii. nine great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Also, surviving are two sister-in-laws, Marie and Loretta Billinger, WaKeeney.&nbsp;Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Francis Billinger; sisters,Minnie Dreiling, Armella Dreiling, Alice Denning, and Leona Bieker; brothers, Ray Billinger, Bernard Billinger, Ans Billinger, Ed Billinger and Alvin Billinger. &nbsp;Funeral services - 10:00 AM, June 18, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, Burial in church cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation - Wednesday, 5:00 - 7:00 PMParish vigil - 7:00 PM at Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;Memorial contributions - Christ the King Catholic Church or masses, c/o Schmitt FH, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672

Bernice Stithem

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald James Kernal, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Don was born on May 30, 1964, in Goodland to Harley B. and Anni F. Schneider Kernal.&nbsp; He was one of nine children.

Don was a caregiver for his mother Anni before her death, and enjoyed detailing cars for many years.&nbsp; He also enjoyed collecting Coca Cola Memorabilia and he also collected model airplanes.&nbsp; He also enjoyed spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his twin brother Ron, three sisters; Patricia, Sonja and Elke, and a nephew Lucas.

He is survived by his siblings Juergen and Jody Kernal of Goodland, Cindy Kernal of Moline, IL, Harley (Quinn) Kernal of Anaheim, CA and Pat Kernal of Colby, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services for Don will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the American Heart Association and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald James Kernal, 56, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.Don was born on May 30, 1964, in Goodland to Harley B. and Anni F. Schneider Kernal.&nbsp; He was one of nine children.Don was a caregiver for his mother Anni before her death, and enjoyed detailing cars for many years.&nbsp; He also enjoyed collecting Coca Cola Memorabilia and he also collected model airplanes.&nbsp; He also enjoyed spending time with his family.Preceding him in death were his parents, his twin brother Ron, three sisters; Patricia, Sonja and Elke, and a nephew Lucas.He is survived by his siblings Juergen and Jody Kernal of Goodland, Cindy Kernal of Moline, IL, Harley (Quinn) Kernal of Anaheim, CA and Pat Kernal of Colby, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial services for Don will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be designated to the American Heart Association and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Donald James Kernal

Jaide Therese Lawson, 18, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, after a courageous battle against cancer at the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jaide was born March 13, 2002, in Humble, Texas, the daughter of Amy Therese Lawson.&nbsp; She is a graduate of Russell High School.&nbsp; Jaide had a strong love for Art, Music and Gaming.&nbsp; She attended Otterbein United Methodist Church of Russell.

Jaide’s surviving family include her parents, Brenton and Amy Sievert of Russell, Kansas; three brothers, Aiden Dean Seivert, Otto James Sievert and Lelend Cash Sievert all of the home.

Celebration of Jaide’s Life will be held at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at the Russell Elks Lodge in Russell.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Jaide Therese Lawson, 18, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, after a courageous battle against cancer at the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.Jaide was born March 13, 2002, in Humble, Texas, the daughter of Amy Therese Lawson.&nbsp; She is a graduate of Russell High School.&nbsp; Jaide had a strong love for Art, Music and Gaming.&nbsp; She attended Otterbein United Methodist Church of Russell.Jaide’s surviving family include her parents, Brenton and Amy Sievert of Russell, Kansas; three brothers, Aiden Dean Seivert, Otto James Sievert and Lelend Cash Sievert all of the home.Celebration of Jaide’s Life will be held at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, June 18, 2020, at the Russell Elks Lodge in Russell.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Jaide Therese Lawson

Charles Benjamin Taylor was born on April 1, 1934 to Charles Earl and 
Eunice (Haynes) Taylor at his grandparents’ farmhouse 4 ½ miles east of 
Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas. He passed away June 9, 2020 at his home
 in Hoxie at the age of 86.
 Ben, or “Benny” as many knew him, grew up in rural Sheridan County, 
attending the Tasco and Holly Creek schools and graduating from Sheridan
 Community High School in 1951. In February 1957 Ben enlisted in the 
Army. After serving in Fort Carson, Colorado, he was transferred to 
Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas where he worked on the Nike Hercules 
missiles. He always said that they must have been expecting a different
 Charles Taylor who was more highly educated! After completing his 
active duty in November 1958, he returned to Hoxie to farm and ranch. 
 Ben married Joan Farber on July 27, 1963 at the First Presbyterian 
Church in Hoxie. They made their home at the farm east of Hoxie where 
they raised their two daughters, Tamara Kay and Cynthia Diane, and built
 their farming and cattle operation, Taylor Farms LLC.
 For Ben, while farming and ranching were hard work, they were never 
his “job”. He loved working in the fields listening to KC Royals 
baseball on the radio and driving through the pasture watching the new 
baby calves running and playing. The future of agriculture and ag 
business was important to him and he helped many young farmers and 
business owners in the area start their own operations. Retirement was 
never an option as he continued to work cattle with his grandchildren 
and drive a tractor…baling a field of hay and checking cattle with his 
grandson just the day before his death. 
 When Ben wasn’t working in the fields he was watching sports. You 
could find him at nearly every Hoxie High School football and basketball
 game. He loved to listen to and talk about baseball and, to the 
amazement of this family, could recount names, dates, and statistics of 
major league baseball players and details of games from his younger 
years. Although he spent countless hours listening to and watching the
 Royals, his favorite team was the Cleveland Indians. 
 Having a birthday on April Fool’s Day, or maybe in spite of that, 
Ben was no stranger to pranks, either giving or receiving. He loved a 
good joke and reading anecdotes by Buster Black in the High Plains 
Journal. 
 Ben was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Michael Borella.
 He is survived by his wife of the home; daughters, Tamara and 
husband Dr. Daniel Coyne of St. Louis, Missouri and Cyndie and husband 
Roger Aumiller of Hoxie; 6 grandchildren, Quinn Aumiller, Ben Aumiller, 
and Katie (Aumiller) Weis and husband Lance all of Hoxie, Roman King of 
Fort Worth, Texas, Nicholas Borella and wife Christine and Matthew 
Borella of St. Louis, Missouri; great-granddaughter, Viola June Weis; 
and sister Mary and husband Dr. Richard Mosier of Claremore, Oklahoma. 
He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends.
 A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020, 10:00 A.M. 
at the First Presbyterian Church of Hoxie. Visitation will be Sunday, 
June 14, 2020 from 11:30 A.M. until 6:30 P.M. at the funeral home; 
family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. Memorials 
are suggested to the Hoxie Community Schools- Concession Stand Building 
Project and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
176, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>Charles Benjamin Taylor was born on April 1, 1934 to Charles Earl and 
Eunice (Haynes) Taylor at his grandparents’ farmhouse 4 ½ miles east of 
Hoxie, Sheridan County, Kansas. He passed away June 9, 2020 at his home
 in Hoxie at the age of 86.
 Ben, or “Benny” as many knew him, grew up in rural Sheridan County, 
attending the Tasco and Holly Creek schools and graduating from Sheridan
 Community High School in 1951. In February 1957 Ben enlisted in the 
Army. After serving in Fort Carson, Colorado, he was transferred to 
Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas where he worked on the Nike Hercules 
missiles. He always said that they must have been expecting a different
 Charles Taylor who was more highly educated! After completing his 
active duty in November 1958, he returned to Hoxie to farm and ranch. 
 Ben married Joan Farber on July 27, 1963 at the First Presbyterian 
Church in Hoxie. They made their home at the farm east of Hoxie where 
they raised their two daughters, Tamara Kay and Cynthia Diane, and built
 their farming and cattle operation, Taylor Farms LLC.
 For Ben, while farming and ranching were hard work, they were never 
his “job”. He loved working in the fields listening to KC Royals 
baseball on the radio and driving through the pasture watching the new 
baby calves running and playing. The future of agriculture and ag 
business was important to him and he helped many young farmers and 
business owners in the area start their own operations. Retirement was 
never an option as he continued to work cattle with his grandchildren 
and drive a tractor…baling a field of hay and checking cattle with his 
grandson just the day before his death. 
 When Ben wasn’t working in the fields he was watching sports. You 
could find him at nearly every Hoxie High School football and basketball
 game. He loved to listen to and talk about baseball and, to the 
amazement of this family, could recount names, dates, and statistics of 
major league baseball players and details of games from his younger 
years. Although he spent countless hours listening to and watching the
 Royals, his favorite team was the Cleveland Indians. 
 Having a birthday on April Fool’s Day, or maybe in spite of that, 
Ben was no stranger to pranks, either giving or receiving. He loved a 
good joke and reading anecdotes by Buster Black in the High Plains 
Journal. 
 Ben was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Michael Borella.
 He is survived by his wife of the home; daughters, Tamara and 
husband Dr. Daniel Coyne of St. Louis, Missouri and Cyndie and husband 
Roger Aumiller of Hoxie; 6 grandchildren, Quinn Aumiller, Ben Aumiller, 
and Katie (Aumiller) Weis and husband Lance all of Hoxie, Roman King of 
Fort Worth, Texas, Nicholas Borella and wife Christine and Matthew 
Borella of St. Louis, Missouri; great-granddaughter, Viola June Weis; 
and sister Mary and husband Dr. Richard Mosier of Claremore, Oklahoma. 
He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends.
 A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020, 10:00 A.M. 
at the First Presbyterian Church of Hoxie. Visitation will be Sunday, 
June 14, 2020 from 11:30 A.M. until 6:30 P.M. at the funeral home; 
family will receive friends from 4:00 P.M. until 6:30 P.M. Memorials 
are suggested to the Hoxie Community Schools- Concession Stand Building 
Project and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
176, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Charles Benjamin 'Ben' Taylor

Georgia Susanne (Rogers) Harwerth, age 78,  passed away Friday, June 
12, 2020 in Bryan, Texas.  Georgia was born March 29th, 1942 in 
Stamford, Texas to Howard and Cecil (Kingcade) Rogers. The family moved 
to Kansas when Georgia was two years old where she graduated from Smith 
Center High School in 1960. 

She attended Kansas Wesleyan University for
 three semesters, majoring in music education. While at Kansas Wesleyan 
she was a member of Gamma Delta Gamma Sorority and the Philharmonic 
Choir. There she met the love of her life, Howard Harwerth, and they 
were married on June 23, 1963. Howard and Georgia moved to Hoxie, Kansas
 in 1966 living there for 47 years. During her years in Hoxie, she 
worked at USD 412 as secretary to the superintendent, public librarian 
for the Sheridan County Library, and a teaching assistant for USD 412. 
Georgia enjoyed many activities, including The Order of the Eastern 
Star, the community theater, the women’s choral ensemble, and Hoxie 
United Methodist Church where she directed the choir and worked with the
 children and youth. She held several leadership positions with the 
United Methodist Women.
 Upon the death of Howard in 2014, Georgia moved to Bryan, Texas to 
be closer to her daughter, Dala. She lived at Waldenbrook retirement 
community where she was a member of their singing band and enjoyed 
taking local day trips. She was also a member of First United Methodist 
Church in Bryan where she joined the Sanctuary Choir. Throughout all 
these years in Bryan, Georgia met many new and interesting people. Upon
 meeting these new friends, her first words were “I’m from Kansas”. In 
December of 2019, she moved to Legacy Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing 
where even at the end of her life, she kept singing to the residents and
 nurses.

Georgia was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Cecil 
Rogers, and her husband Howard. She is survived by her brother Galen and
 wife Diane (Newton, KS, son David Harwerth (Grandview, MO, Dala 
(Harwerth) Henry and husband David (Bryan, TX, and granddaughter Addie 
Henry (Georgetown, TX, and many nieces and nephews.
 A public Graveside Service will be held July 9, 2020, at the Hoxie 
City Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas, 1:00 P.M. Following the service a 
reception will be held in the Hoxie United Methodist Social Hall. 
Please come for refreshments and fellowship. Memorials may be made to 
the music ministry of First United Methodist Church of Bryan, Texas or 
Hoxie United Methodist Church and sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral
 Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of Comfort may be left at
 www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Georgia Susanne (Rogers) Harwerth, age 78, passed away Friday, June 
12, 2020 in Bryan, Texas. Georgia was born March 29th, 1942 in 
Stamford, Texas to Howard and Cecil (Kingcade) Rogers. The family moved 
to Kansas when Georgia was two years old where she graduated from Smith 
Center High School in 1960. She attended Kansas Wesleyan University for
 three semesters, majoring in music education. While at Kansas Wesleyan 
she was a member of Gamma Delta Gamma Sorority and the Philharmonic 
Choir. There she met the love of her life, Howard Harwerth, and they 
were married on June 23, 1963. Howard and Georgia moved to Hoxie, Kansas
 in 1966 living there for 47 years. During her years in Hoxie, she 
worked at USD 412 as secretary to the superintendent, public librarian 
for the Sheridan County Library, and a teaching assistant for USD 412. 
Georgia enjoyed many activities, including The Order of the Eastern 
Star, the community theater, the women’s choral ensemble, and Hoxie 
United Methodist Church where she directed the choir and worked with the
 children and youth. She held several leadership positions with the 
United Methodist Women.
 Upon the death of Howard in 2014, Georgia moved to Bryan, Texas to 
be closer to her daughter, Dala. She lived at Waldenbrook retirement 
community where she was a member of their singing band and enjoyed 
taking local day trips. She was also a member of First United Methodist 
Church in Bryan where she joined the Sanctuary Choir. Throughout all 
these years in Bryan, Georgia met many new and interesting people. Upon
 meeting these new friends, her first words were “I’m from Kansas”. In 
December of 2019, she moved to Legacy Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing 
where even at the end of her life, she kept singing to the residents and
 nurses. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents Howard and Cecil 
Rogers, and her husband Howard. She is survived by her brother Galen and
 wife Diane (Newton, KS, son David Harwerth (Grandview, MO, Dala 
(Harwerth) Henry and husband David (Bryan, TX, and granddaughter Addie 
Henry (Georgetown, TX, and many nieces and nephews.
 A public Graveside Service will be held July 9, 2020, at the Hoxie 
City Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas, 1:00 P.M. Following the service a 
reception will be held in the Hoxie United Methodist Social Hall. 
Please come for refreshments and fellowship. Memorials may be made to 
the music ministry of First United Methodist Church of Bryan, Texas or 
Hoxie United Methodist Church and sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral
 Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of Comfort may be left at
 www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Georgia Susanne (Rogers) Harwerth

Rosemary Werth, 87, of Quinter, KS passed away on June 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. She was born March 1, 1933, in southern Gove County, KS to Paul and Amelia (Gross) Rohr. Rosemary graduated from Grinnell High School in 1951. On June 4, 1951, she was married to George Werth at Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2000.

Rosemary was a homemaker and farmwife. She loved the farm life and worked side by side with George establishing the family farm. Rosemary was a member of the Saint Michaels Altar Society, American Salers Association, Salers Belles and was involved with 4H most of her life.&nbsp;

Survivors include two sons Gary Werth (Cindy) of Quinter, Tim Werth (Mary) of Overland Park; three daughters, Sharon Roberts of Manhattan, KS, Lunette Werth of Fort Collins, CO, and Debra Bisnette (David) of Manhattan, KS; brother Gerald Rohr of Oakley, and two sisters Darlene Rohr of Oakley and Carolyn Zerr of Quinter; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, along with many members of her extended family, who were also her very dear friends.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George Werth; a brother Delmar Rohr; and son-in-law Steve Roberts.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, with interment following the services in the church cemetery.&nbsp;

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 5-6 PM with a parish vigil at 6 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Michael Parish or masses.&nbsp;

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com. Memorial contributions made to the church or masses may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

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 </figure>Rosemary Werth, 87, of Quinter, KS passed away on June 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. She was born March 1, 1933, in southern Gove County, KS to Paul and Amelia (Gross) Rohr. Rosemary graduated from Grinnell High School in 1951. On June 4, 1951, she was married to George Werth at Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell. He preceded her in death on July 3, 2000.Rosemary was a homemaker and farmwife. She loved the farm life and worked side by side with George establishing the family farm. Rosemary was a member of the Saint Michaels Altar Society, American Salers Association, Salers Belles and was involved with 4H most of her life.&nbsp;Survivors include two sons Gary Werth (Cindy) of Quinter, Tim Werth (Mary) of Overland Park; three daughters, Sharon Roberts of Manhattan, KS, Lunette Werth of Fort Collins, CO, and Debra Bisnette (David) of Manhattan, KS; brother Gerald Rohr of Oakley, and two sisters Darlene Rohr of Oakley and Carolyn Zerr of Quinter; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, along with many members of her extended family, who were also her very dear friends.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, George Werth; a brother Delmar Rohr; and son-in-law Steve Roberts.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, with interment following the services in the church cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be Tuesday, June 16, 2020, from 5-6 PM with a parish vigil at 6 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Michael Parish or masses.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com. Memorial contributions made to the church or masses may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Rosemary Werth

E. Marie Beesley, daughter of Clifford James and Ethel Marie (Johnson) Bland was born July 28, 1927 west of Gove, KS on a small grain/cattle farm. She passed from this world on June 10, 2020 at the age of 92.&nbsp;

Marie was the middle child of six; She had two older brothers, Clifford and Kenneth, a younger sister, Elinor, a younger brother, Wayne and an adopted brother, Don.&nbsp;

Marie graduated high school in 1945. After attending summer school, she began teaching in September 1945. She taught rural school for two years. During this time she met her future husband, Gail. They were of the same faith and married a year later on September 28, 1947. She and Gail were married for almost fifty-six years. They raised three children, Linda, Marvin and Jeanette. The family enjoyed traveling throughout the United States as a family.&nbsp;

Marie was a stay-at-home wife and mother. She served as the City Treasurer, Water Supervisor and assistant county Register of Deeds. Marie served in the local Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School classes, helped with the youth choir, sang in the adult choir, was involved with M.Y.F., and was a member of Eastern Star for over 50 years. She served in the nutrition program and on the Board of Directors for the Area Agency on Aging. She was co-chairman-treasurer when building the local Senior Center.&nbsp;

Marie enjoyed playing softball with both daughters. She loved crosswords, jig-saw puzzles and games; both board and computer. A family favorite was Marbles. Marie enjoyed sewing. She made clothes and many quilts. She gave most of those quilts away to others. She was an avid reader and wrote poetry. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and flowers.

Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, one sister, her husband, son-in-law, Jess Johnson and great-grandson, Vinn Justice. Mourning her passing are her brother Don Bland of McPherson, KS, and her three children, Linda Johnson of Quinlan, OK, Marvin Beesley and wife Susan of Gove, KS, Jeanette Burgardt and husband Don of Claremore, OK. Also mourning her loss are seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.&nbsp;

Marie knew the Lord as her Savior and as a guiding force in her life. It can truthfully be said, “The world is a better place because she lived.”

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 </figure>E. Marie Beesley, daughter of Clifford James and Ethel Marie (Johnson) Bland was born July 28, 1927 west of Gove, KS on a small grain/cattle farm. She passed from this world on June 10, 2020 at the age of 92.&nbsp;Marie was the middle child of six; She had two older brothers, Clifford and Kenneth, a younger sister, Elinor, a younger brother, Wayne and an adopted brother, Don.&nbsp;Marie graduated high school in 1945. After attending summer school, she began teaching in September 1945. She taught rural school for two years. During this time she met her future husband, Gail. They were of the same faith and married a year later on September 28, 1947. She and Gail were married for almost fifty-six years. They raised three children, Linda, Marvin and Jeanette. The family enjoyed traveling throughout the United States as a family.&nbsp;Marie was a stay-at-home wife and mother. She served as the City Treasurer, Water Supervisor and assistant county Register of Deeds. Marie served in the local Methodist Church. She taught Sunday School classes, helped with the youth choir, sang in the adult choir, was involved with M.Y.F., and was a member of Eastern Star for over 50 years. She served in the nutrition program and on the Board of Directors for the Area Agency on Aging. She was co-chairman-treasurer when building the local Senior Center.&nbsp;Marie enjoyed playing softball with both daughters. She loved crosswords, jig-saw puzzles and games; both board and computer. A family favorite was Marbles. Marie enjoyed sewing. She made clothes and many quilts. She gave most of those quilts away to others. She was an avid reader and wrote poetry. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and flowers.Preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, one sister, her husband, son-in-law, Jess Johnson and great-grandson, Vinn Justice. Mourning her passing are her brother Don Bland of McPherson, KS, and her three children, Linda Johnson of Quinlan, OK, Marvin Beesley and wife Susan of Gove, KS, Jeanette Burgardt and husband Don of Claremore, OK. Also mourning her loss are seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.&nbsp;Marie knew the Lord as her Savior and as a guiding force in her life. It can truthfully be said, “The world is a better place because she lived.”

E. Marie Beesley

Cynthia Ann Karlin, age 75, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Hays Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1945 in Abilene, KS to Fred and Angela (Dreiling) Kisner. On May 8, 1965 she married Gerald Karlin at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; Cindy was a homemaker and had worked at the Ellis County Courthouse in the Appraiser’s office, St. John’s Rest Home and Golden Belt Bank. She was a member of the High Plains Baptist Church in Hays. She enjoyed helping family and friends when needed, jigsaw puzzles, decorating during the Christmas Holiday season as well as seasonal decorating at the church. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She is survived by her husband Gerald of Hays; a son, Kevin Karlin and wife Marti of Olathe, KS; a daughter, Kelly Wasinger of Olathe, KS; a brother Jon Kisner of Hays; a sister, JaNell Newton of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Kayla and Macy Karlin, Kaden, Kaylee Wasinger, Justin, Kelsey and Kyler Niernberger; two great grandchildren, Kinley and Jace Niernberger and a son-in-law, Darren Niernberger of Hays. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Kim Niernberger. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the High Plains Baptist Church 2700 Canterbury Hays, KS. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM – 8 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 6760. Wednesday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to High Plains Baptist Church or HaysMed Hospice Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Cynthia Ann Karlin, age 75, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Hays Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1945 in Abilene, KS to Fred and Angela (Dreiling) Kisner. On May 8, 1965 she married Gerald Karlin at St Joseph's Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; Cindy was a homemaker and had worked at the Ellis County Courthouse in the Appraiser’s office, St. John’s Rest Home and Golden Belt Bank. She was a member of the High Plains Baptist Church in Hays. She enjoyed helping family and friends when needed, jigsaw puzzles, decorating during the Christmas Holiday season as well as seasonal decorating at the church. She especially enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events. She is survived by her husband Gerald of Hays; a son, Kevin Karlin and wife Marti of Olathe, KS; a daughter, Kelly Wasinger of Olathe, KS; a brother Jon Kisner of Hays; a sister, JaNell Newton of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Kayla and Macy Karlin, Kaden, Kaylee Wasinger, Justin, Kelsey and Kyler Niernberger; two great grandchildren, Kinley and Jace Niernberger and a son-in-law, Darren Niernberger of Hays. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Kim Niernberger. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at the High Plains Baptist Church 2700 Canterbury Hays, KS. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Tuesday 5 PM – 8 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 6760. Wednesday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at the church. Contributions are suggested to High Plains Baptist Church or HaysMed Hospice 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>

Cynthia Ann Karlin

Sandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith, 74, passed away June 12, 2020, at 
Medicalodges Of Great Bend. She was born April 19, 1946, at Great Bend 
to Howard and Melba (Warnberg) Pedigo. Sandra married Randy Smith June 
4, 1965, at Great Bend.

Sandy, a life time resident of Great Bend, passionately served as a 
caregiver for Rosewood Services. She was a member of First United 
Methodist Church, board member of League of Women Voters and Great Bend 
Recreation Commission, and devoted past president of Rosewood Services 
Roots and Wings Foundation.

Survivors include husband, Randy of the home; one brother, Don Pedigo
 and wife Kathy of Great Bend; daughter in law, Heather Smith of Great 
Bend; four grandchildren, Kenda Werth and husband Brandon, Kaycee Smith,
 Madison Smith and McKayla Smith; and three great grandchildren, Ava 
VonFeldt, Brie Werth and Jaselyn Werth. She was preceded in death by one
 son, David Smith; brother, Gary Pedigo; and sister, Kandis Ann Pedigo.

Funeral services will be 10:30 Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Rev. Morita Truman presiding. Interment will follow 
at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00
 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to 
Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith, 74, passed away June 12, 2020, at 
Medicalodges Of Great Bend. She was born April 19, 1946, at Great Bend 
to Howard and Melba (Warnberg) Pedigo. Sandra married Randy Smith June 
4, 1965, at Great Bend.Sandy, a life time resident of Great Bend, passionately served as a 
caregiver for Rosewood Services. She was a member of First United 
Methodist Church, board member of League of Women Voters and Great Bend 
Recreation Commission, and devoted past president of Rosewood Services 
Roots and Wings Foundation.Survivors include husband, Randy of the home; one brother, Don Pedigo
 and wife Kathy of Great Bend; daughter in law, Heather Smith of Great 
Bend; four grandchildren, Kenda Werth and husband Brandon, Kaycee Smith,
 Madison Smith and McKayla Smith; and three great grandchildren, Ava 
VonFeldt, Brie Werth and Jaselyn Werth. She was preceded in death by one
 son, David Smith; brother, Gary Pedigo; and sister, Kandis Ann Pedigo.Funeral services will be 10:30 Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Rev. Morita Truman presiding. Interment will follow 
at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00
 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 
7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to 
Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Sandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith

Dale C. Klima, 72, passed away June 12, 2020, at his home in Great 
Bend. He was born March 29, 1948, in Ellsworth, to Dale J. and Emma E. 
(Sulc) Klima. Dale married Chris Carpenter Sept. 1, 1973, at Great Bend.

Dale, a long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Ellsworth, was a
 veteran of the US Army serving as a gunner in Vietnam from 1970 to 
1972. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and life member of 
American Legion Argonne Post 180. He enjoyed 50's and 60's music and was
 an avid baseball fan, taking a passionate interest in his 
grandchildren’s ball games, rarely missing a game. Dale worked in the 
oilfield as a roustabout and rig hand for Lasmo Southern States Oil 
Producers, until an injury forced him into retirement in 1984.

Survivors include wife, Chris Klima, of the home; one daughter, Deena
 Smith and husband Chris of Great Bend; one son, Kelly Klima and wife 
Darah of Derby; two sisters, Marilyn Dunham and husband Steve of Wichita
 and Judy A. Triplett and husband Ron of Mustang, Okla.; five 
grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Riley Smith, Adelle Smith, Karson Klima 
and Demi Klima; and two nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in 
passing by his parents and by one sister, Charlene Alsup.

Memorial services 1:00 Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, Great Bend, with Rev. Jon Brudvig. Military Rites will be 
conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. There will be no visitation, as 
cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to American Legion 
Argonne Post 180 Baseball or Chasing Tails Rescue or Trinity Lutheran 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dale C. Klima, 72, passed away June 12, 2020, at his home in Great 
Bend. He was born March 29, 1948, in Ellsworth, to Dale J. and Emma E. 
(Sulc) Klima. Dale married Chris Carpenter Sept. 1, 1973, at Great Bend.Dale, a long-time resident of Great Bend coming from Ellsworth, was a
 veteran of the US Army serving as a gunner in Vietnam from 1970 to 
1972. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and life member of 
American Legion Argonne Post 180. He enjoyed 50's and 60's music and was
 an avid baseball fan, taking a passionate interest in his 
grandchildren’s ball games, rarely missing a game. Dale worked in the 
oilfield as a roustabout and rig hand for Lasmo Southern States Oil 
Producers, until an injury forced him into retirement in 1984.Survivors include wife, Chris Klima, of the home; one daughter, Deena
 Smith and husband Chris of Great Bend; one son, Kelly Klima and wife 
Darah of Derby; two sisters, Marilyn Dunham and husband Steve of Wichita
 and Judy A. Triplett and husband Ron of Mustang, Okla.; five 
grandchildren, Brayden Smith, Riley Smith, Adelle Smith, Karson Klima 
and Demi Klima; and two nephews and two nieces. He was preceded in 
passing by his parents and by one sister, Charlene Alsup.Memorial services 1:00 Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, Great Bend, with Rev. Jon Brudvig. Military Rites will be 
conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. There will be no visitation, as 
cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to American Legion 
Argonne Post 180 Baseball or Chasing Tails Rescue or Trinity Lutheran 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dale C. Klima

An obituary and services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Melba Jean Smith, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, former Great Bend, Kansas, resident died Friday, June 12, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;An obituary and services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

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