Mary Ann Heyen, 83, was called home to heaven on August 16, 2020 at 
her home surrounded by her family. She will be welcomed by her late 
husband, Meryle. Born March 15, 1937 to Jim (postmaster in St John) and 
Jennie Owen (teacher in Missouri) in Great Bend, Kansas during a snow 
storm. Her grandfather, C.A. Brown, donated a tract of land which is now
 known as the baseball park, swimming pool, shelter house, football 
field and Brown Park.

Mary Ann graduated in 1957 from St John High School, a 5th generation
 graduate. After high school Mary Ann went to college in Emporia, Ks and
 Gulf Port, Mississippi and studied nursing. In college she loved 
fencing and won many medals and trophies for her efforts. Mary Ann loved
 life and in the summer of 1956 worked at the North Pole in Colorado, at
 their grand opening as "Little Bo Peep" and an elf.

She married Meryle Heyen on October 18, 1958 at the Methodist Church 
in St John. Later she and Meryle joined the Church of Christ in 
Stafford. She belonged to the Modern Homemakers in Stafford, Great Bend 
Petroleum Club, she was a 50 year member (Golden Girl) of PEO in St 
John, and was a member of numerous bridge clubs in St John, Stafford, 
Great Bend, and Woodland Park Colorado.

Her hobbies were rock gathering in the mountains, estate and garage 
sales, collecting cut glass, old fruit jars, and barb wire. She loved 
going to Cripple Creek with her bridge friends and her niece Cappy and 
Sam. The love of her life besides Meryle were her dogs and 
great-grandchildren.

Survived by daughter Brenda Heyen of St John, grandchildren Erika 
Bebee and companion, Derek Jones, and Jaime Heyen. Great grandchildren 
Jadance Heyen, Jakobus "Kobi" Heyen, Elvin Jones, Colt Heyen and 
Remington Becker all of St John. Extended grandchildren, Leah Getty (Kip
 Ward, spouse), Travis Getty (Jamie Getty, spouse) and Heath Getty all 
of St John. Extended great grandchildren Hunter, Colton, and Addi Ward, 
Reese Getty, and Shyanna Rittel. She was proceeded in death by her 
parents, Jim and Jennie Owen, Brothers, Jimmy Phelps and Jack Brown 
Owen, three great grandchildren, Noah, Bjorn, and Luka and extended son 
Leonard Getty.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August, 21, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020, at
 2:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home, located at 1425 Patton Road, Great 
Bend, Kansas. Graveside services will follow in St. John. Memorials are 
suggested to the Great Grandchildren’s Education Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597932441177.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Ann Heyen, 83, was called home to heaven on August 16, 2020 at 
her home surrounded by her family. She will be welcomed by her late 
husband, Meryle. Born March 15, 1937 to Jim (postmaster in St John) and 
Jennie Owen (teacher in Missouri) in Great Bend, Kansas during a snow 
storm. Her grandfather, C.A. Brown, donated a tract of land which is now
 known as the baseball park, swimming pool, shelter house, football 
field and Brown Park.Mary Ann graduated in 1957 from St John High School, a 5th generation
 graduate. After high school Mary Ann went to college in Emporia, Ks and
 Gulf Port, Mississippi and studied nursing. In college she loved 
fencing and won many medals and trophies for her efforts. Mary Ann loved
 life and in the summer of 1956 worked at the North Pole in Colorado, at
 their grand opening as "Little Bo Peep" and an elf.She married Meryle Heyen on October 18, 1958 at the Methodist Church 
in St John. Later she and Meryle joined the Church of Christ in 
Stafford. She belonged to the Modern Homemakers in Stafford, Great Bend 
Petroleum Club, she was a 50 year member (Golden Girl) of PEO in St 
John, and was a member of numerous bridge clubs in St John, Stafford, 
Great Bend, and Woodland Park Colorado.Her hobbies were rock gathering in the mountains, estate and garage 
sales, collecting cut glass, old fruit jars, and barb wire. She loved 
going to Cripple Creek with her bridge friends and her niece Cappy and 
Sam. The love of her life besides Meryle were her dogs and 
great-grandchildren.Survived by daughter Brenda Heyen of St John, grandchildren Erika 
Bebee and companion, Derek Jones, and Jaime Heyen. Great grandchildren 
Jadance Heyen, Jakobus "Kobi" Heyen, Elvin Jones, Colt Heyen and 
Remington Becker all of St John. Extended grandchildren, Leah Getty (Kip
 Ward, spouse), Travis Getty (Jamie Getty, spouse) and Heath Getty all 
of St John. Extended great grandchildren Hunter, Colton, and Addi Ward, 
Reese Getty, and Shyanna Rittel. She was proceeded in death by her 
parents, Jim and Jennie Owen, Brothers, Jimmy Phelps and Jack Brown 
Owen, three great grandchildren, Noah, Bjorn, and Luka and extended son 
Leonard Getty.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, August, 21, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 22, 2020, at
 2:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home, located at 1425 Patton Road, Great 
Bend, Kansas. Graveside services will follow in St. John. Memorials are 
suggested to the Great Grandchildren’s Education Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Heyen

September 21, 1930~August 19, 2020 (age 89)

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. Bateman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

September 21, 1930~August 19, 2020 (age 89)A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available. Bateman Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James W. Wedermyer

Frances J. (Vopat) Claussen passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, at the age of 86. She was born on March 8, 1934 in Rural Lincoln County, Kansas to Joseph G. and Pauline M. (Kral) Vopat.

Frances moved to the Helus Farm when she was 5. As a young girl, she helped her parents with chores which included cooking, washing, gathering eggs and milking cows.

Frances attended Mt. Ayer School for eight years. She walked approximately three miles to school with her brother Richard. Winter walks were especially challenging because of the snow. During bad weather, a horse was her mode of transportation to school. Her seventh grade teacher was Van Earle Claussen, who later in life became her brother-in-law. Frances attended Wilson High School where her favorite subject was Algebra.

At the start of her senior year, she dated an attractive young man, Loyal Claussen. Her first date was to a barn dance. Following her graduation, she lived with Harry and Bertha Claussen while Loyal served in the Korean War. During this time she worked at Crown Laundry in Salina. On May 23, 1955 Frances was united in marriage to Loyal and in 1964 they moved to the Laverna Hunter Farm. It had just been remodeled with all the modern conveniences. She lived there approximately 50 years before the house burned in 2011. A new house was constructed on the same site in 2012.

Frances and Loyal had four children: Beverly, Nancy, Brad, and Dawn. They attended and supported many sporting events, music programs, dances, plays, speeches and activities. Frances’ children think of her as a wonderful mother who was very caring, loving, and always hard-working.

House cleaning was always a huge part of her life for over 40 years. She also enjoyed sewing and flowers. She loved doing for others and lived each day to the fullest. Frances was also a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her children, Beverly (Larry) Vasko, Nancy (Randy) Peschka, Brad (Dorothy) Claussen, and Dawn (John) Dolezal; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Amber) Peschka, Amy (Scott) Phillips, Kelvi (Karlton) Place, Stacy Vasko, Courtney (Adam) Kramer, Ryan Claussen, Curtis Dolezal, and Colby (Sydney Rugan) Dolezal; 11 great-grandchildren, Lainey, Mallory, and Landon Peschka, Kinly, Kari, and Kaci Place, AJ Kramer, Aubrey Hudson, Logan Kirkbride, Leo Kramer, and Cory Davenport; and brother, Joe (Sheryl) Vopat.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pauline; husband, Loyal; brother, Richard Vopat; and great-granddaughter, Karaline Place.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597871570143.jpeg" alt="Frances J. (Vopat) Claussen" />
 <figcaption>Frances J. (Vopat) Claussen</figcaption>
 </figure>Frances J. (Vopat) Claussen passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, at the age of 86. She was born on March 8, 1934 in Rural Lincoln County, Kansas to Joseph G. and Pauline M. (Kral) Vopat.Frances moved to the Helus Farm when she was 5. As a young girl, she helped her parents with chores which included cooking, washing, gathering eggs and milking cows. Frances attended Mt. Ayer School for eight years. She walked approximately three miles to school with her brother Richard. Winter walks were especially challenging because of the snow. During bad weather, a horse was her mode of transportation to school. Her seventh grade teacher was Van Earle Claussen, who later in life became her brother-in-law. Frances attended Wilson High School where her favorite subject was Algebra.At the start of her senior year, she dated an attractive young man, Loyal Claussen. Her first date was to a barn dance. Following her graduation, she lived with Harry and Bertha Claussen while Loyal served in the Korean War. During this time she worked at Crown Laundry in Salina. On May 23, 1955 Frances was united in marriage to Loyal and in 1964 they moved to the Laverna Hunter Farm. It had just been remodeled with all the modern conveniences. She lived there approximately 50 years before the house burned in 2011. A new house was constructed on the same site in 2012.Frances and Loyal had four children: Beverly, Nancy, Brad, and Dawn. They attended and supported many sporting events, music programs, dances, plays, speeches and activities. Frances’ children think of her as a wonderful mother who was very caring, loving, and always hard-working.House cleaning was always a huge part of her life for over 40 years. She also enjoyed sewing and flowers. She loved doing for others and lived each day to the fullest. Frances was also a member of the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. She is survived by her children, Beverly (Larry) Vasko, Nancy (Randy) Peschka, Brad (Dorothy) Claussen, and Dawn (John) Dolezal; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Amber) Peschka, Amy (Scott) Phillips, Kelvi (Karlton) Place, Stacy Vasko, Courtney (Adam) Kramer, Ryan Claussen, Curtis Dolezal, and Colby (Sydney Rugan) Dolezal; 11 great-grandchildren, Lainey, Mallory, and Landon Peschka, Kinly, Kari, and Kaci Place, AJ Kramer, Aubrey Hudson, Logan Kirkbride, Leo Kramer, and Cory Davenport; and brother, Joe (Sheryl) Vopat.She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pauline; husband, Loyal; brother, Richard Vopat; and great-granddaughter, Karaline Place.

Frances J. (Vopat) Claussen

James W. Still, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.  He was born on February 2, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William Brakey and Olive Blanche Holden Still.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1986 moving from Hugoton, Kansas, he was retired from working at Caspar Foods.

He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include two close friends, Darlene Richman of Scott City, Kansas, and Tina Turley of Scott City, Kansas.

James was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020, with Ron Hess presiding.

Memorials can be made to the Community Christian Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>James W. Still, age 79, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on February 2, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William Brakey and Olive Blanche Holden Still. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1986 moving from Hugoton, Kansas, he was retired from working at Caspar Foods.He was a member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include two close friends, Darlene Richman of Scott City, Kansas, and Tina Turley of Scott City, Kansas.James was preceded in death by his parents.Graveside services will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, 2020, with Ron Hess presiding.Memorials can be made to the Community Christian Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. Until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

James W. Still

Kay Beth Allen, 78, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City. She was born on May 31, 1942 at Kellyville, 
Oklahoma the daughter of Ralph “Brown” &amp; Verla Daryl (Staiger) 
Begley. She married Jim Allen on September 7, 1963 at Hobbs, New Mexico. 
Kay Beth attended school in Kellyville, Oklahoma and then moved to 
Hobbs, New Mexico for and graduated from Hobbs High School. She received
 her Bachelor of Science in Education from Panhandle State University in
 Goodwell, Oklahoma. She and her husband moved to Hugoton where she 
taught second and third grades for 6 years. In 2013 they moved to Garden
 City. Kay Beth’s passion was following her grandchildren in every 
activity they participated in and spending time in their homes in 
Colorado and Arizona. 
She is survived by her husband- Jim Allen, daughters- Kimberly &amp; 
Justin Shaddix and Kristi &amp; Steve Nordby both of Garden City, 
brother- Jim &amp; Judy Begley of Atwood and 4 grandchildren- Abbi &amp;
 Cody Worden, Shea Nordby, Raegan Nordby and Mason Shaddix and numerous 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother- 
Jack Begley and 2 sisters- Glendora Jaco and Vida Chambers. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City with the service on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Live. 
Memorials are suggested to The Leave A Legacy Foundation or Garden City 
Public Schools Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences 
may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 
Garnand Funeral Home 412 North 7th Garden City, KS 67846 620-276-3219&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597867446620.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kay Beth Allen, 78, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City. She was born on May 31, 1942 at Kellyville, 
Oklahoma the daughter of Ralph “Brown” &amp; Verla Daryl (Staiger) 
Begley. She married Jim Allen on September 7, 1963 at Hobbs, New Mexico. 
Kay Beth attended school in Kellyville, Oklahoma and then moved to 
Hobbs, New Mexico for and graduated from Hobbs High School. She received
 her Bachelor of Science in Education from Panhandle State University in
 Goodwell, Oklahoma. She and her husband moved to Hugoton where she 
taught second and third grades for 6 years. In 2013 they moved to Garden
 City. Kay Beth’s passion was following her grandchildren in every 
activity they participated in and spending time in their homes in 
Colorado and Arizona. 
She is survived by her husband- Jim Allen, daughters- Kimberly &amp; 
Justin Shaddix and Kristi &amp; Steve Nordby both of Garden City, 
brother- Jim &amp; Judy Begley of Atwood and 4 grandchildren- Abbi &amp;
 Cody Worden, Shea Nordby, Raegan Nordby and Mason Shaddix and numerous 
nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother- 
Jack Begley and 2 sisters- Glendora Jaco and Vida Chambers. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City with the service on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Live. 
Memorials are suggested to The Leave A Legacy Foundation or Garden City 
Public Schools Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences 
may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 
Garnand Funeral Home 412 North 7th Garden City, KS 67846 620-276-3219&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kay Beth Allen

Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Walter, 94, died August 18, 2020, at Country 
Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born June 12, 1926, in 
McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of John B. and Marie B. “Mabelle” (Amen) 
King. Jackie attended the Universtiy of Nebraska and received her 
bachelor degree in the college of music education. It was here that she 
met and married her husband I.C. “Ike” Walter. Jackie was privileged to 
study voice at the UNL with the renowned Dr. Arthur Westbrook. She was a
 member of the University of Nebraska Singers for four years and sang in
 the University Production. She was past president of Delta Omicron 
National Sorority and was a member of the Opera Carmen.

On December 18, 1948, she married Iven C. “Ike” Walter, at the 
Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1951 they moved 
to Hoisington where her husband was employed as the first full time 
Hospital Adminstrator at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. She was very 
active in the community and had served as choir director of Concordia 
Lutheran Church for over fifty years. Singing for weddings and funerals 
and other special events in the area kept her very busy. She was a 
member of Beta Sigma Phi, Social Sorority, Sacs, Social and Cultural 
Society, and was past president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary 
League. She served on the board of directors of the Barton County 
Community Concert Association for many years where she was vice 
president and drive chairman. She was a charter member of the P.E.O. 
chapter GG, and a member of the Tri N Bridge Club. Jackie organized the 
Labor Day Royalty Night for the Labor Day Queen Contest and was MC for 
several years of the Royalty Pageant Night.

Jackie worked with her husband, Ike who was the owner and operator of
 the new Town &amp; Country Supermarket along with Ray and Dolores 
Deutsch in 1955 and for the next 20 years. She was then a partner with 
Ike in the Dairy Queen/Brazier business.

The Walter’s had three children; Becky Steiner and husband Leon of 
Hoisington, Roxanne Blowers and husband Bill of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, 
and Steven Walter and wife Millie of Lawrence; other survivors include; 
two sisters, Patricia Conrad of Jacksonville, Florida, and Donna Walter 
of Goodyear, Arizona; five grandchildren, Tiffany Mansholt and husband 
Everett of Smith Center, Eric Steiner and wife Monica of Great Bend, 
Amber Crawford and husband John of Hoisington, Randy Walter and 
companion Sarah Murphy of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, and Ryan Walter and 
fiancee Korey Krodinger of Rogers, Arkansas; six great grandchildren, 
Ryker and Reed Mansholt, Isaac, Elijah and Ethan Steiner, and Mayla 
Crawford.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ike, on January 27, 2017, and a sister, Darlene Clark.

Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 
with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. A Prayer Service at 7 
p.m. Friday, all at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 
Concordia Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gary Wolf presiding. Burial will 
follow in Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or 
Concordia Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO 
Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597867354131.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jacqueline Ann “Jackie” Walter, 94, died August 18, 2020, at Country 
Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born June 12, 1926, in 
McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of John B. and Marie B. “Mabelle” (Amen) 
King. Jackie attended the Universtiy of Nebraska and received her 
bachelor degree in the college of music education. It was here that she 
met and married her husband I.C. “Ike” Walter. Jackie was privileged to 
study voice at the UNL with the renowned Dr. Arthur Westbrook. She was a
 member of the University of Nebraska Singers for four years and sang in
 the University Production. She was past president of Delta Omicron 
National Sorority and was a member of the Opera Carmen.On December 18, 1948, she married Iven C. “Ike” Walter, at the 
Plymouth Congregational Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. In 1951 they moved 
to Hoisington where her husband was employed as the first full time 
Hospital Adminstrator at the Hoisington Lutheran Hospital. She was very 
active in the community and had served as choir director of Concordia 
Lutheran Church for over fifty years. Singing for weddings and funerals 
and other special events in the area kept her very busy. She was a 
member of Beta Sigma Phi, Social Sorority, Sacs, Social and Cultural 
Society, and was past president of the Lutheran Women’s Missionary 
League. She served on the board of directors of the Barton County 
Community Concert Association for many years where she was vice 
president and drive chairman. She was a charter member of the P.E.O. 
chapter GG, and a member of the Tri N Bridge Club. Jackie organized the 
Labor Day Royalty Night for the Labor Day Queen Contest and was MC for 
several years of the Royalty Pageant Night.Jackie worked with her husband, Ike who was the owner and operator of
 the new Town &amp; Country Supermarket along with Ray and Dolores 
Deutsch in 1955 and for the next 20 years. She was then a partner with 
Ike in the Dairy Queen/Brazier business.The Walter’s had three children; Becky Steiner and husband Leon of 
Hoisington, Roxanne Blowers and husband Bill of Hazelhurst, Wisconsin, 
and Steven Walter and wife Millie of Lawrence; other survivors include; 
two sisters, Patricia Conrad of Jacksonville, Florida, and Donna Walter 
of Goodyear, Arizona; five grandchildren, Tiffany Mansholt and husband 
Everett of Smith Center, Eric Steiner and wife Monica of Great Bend, 
Amber Crawford and husband John of Hoisington, Randy Walter and 
companion Sarah Murphy of Deer Creek, Oklahoma, and Ryan Walter and 
fiancee Korey Krodinger of Rogers, Arkansas; six great grandchildren, 
Ryker and Reed Mansholt, Isaac, Elijah and Ethan Steiner, and Mayla 
Crawford.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Ike, on January 27, 2017, and a sister, Darlene Clark.Visitation will be 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 
with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.. A Prayer Service at 7 
p.m. Friday, all at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 
Concordia Lutheran Church, with Rev. Gary Wolf presiding. Burial will 
follow in Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or 
Concordia Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO 
Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jacqueline Ann 'Jackie' Walter

Nicholas Aaron “Nick” VanCamp, 28, passed away August 17, 2020, at 
his home in Lawrence. He was born on November 4, 1991, in Hutchinson to 
Mark and Joyce (Rosenberg) VanCamp. He married Shelby Miller on July 29,
 2016, in Kansas City. She survives.

Growing up in Great Bend, Nick was a current Lawrence resident. He 
graduated from Great Bend High School and then attended Washburn 
University and Kansas State University, obtaining dual degrees at both 
institutions. Nick worked for Engineered Air in DeSoto as a mechanical 
designer. He loved to play the guitar and enjoyed listening to rock and 
roll, especially Van Halen. He especially enjoyed spending time with his
 family.

Survivors include his wife, Shelby VanCamp of the home; three 
children, Edward VanCamp, Neil VanCamp and Jillian VanCamp, all of the 
home; his mother, Joyce VanCamp of Great Bend; and five sisters, RayAnne
 VanCamp, Zora VanCamp, Jordis VanCamp, Kendalyn VanCamp, Tessa VanCamp,
 all of Carbondale. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark 
VanCamp.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, 
at First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier
 presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, with 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Memorials are suggested to the Children's Education Fund, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597867305597.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Nicholas Aaron “Nick” VanCamp, 28, passed away August 17, 2020, at 
his home in Lawrence. He was born on November 4, 1991, in Hutchinson to 
Mark and Joyce (Rosenberg) VanCamp. He married Shelby Miller on July 29,
 2016, in Kansas City. She survives.Growing up in Great Bend, Nick was a current Lawrence resident. He 
graduated from Great Bend High School and then attended Washburn 
University and Kansas State University, obtaining dual degrees at both 
institutions. Nick worked for Engineered Air in DeSoto as a mechanical 
designer. He loved to play the guitar and enjoyed listening to rock and 
roll, especially Van Halen. He especially enjoyed spending time with his
 family.Survivors include his wife, Shelby VanCamp of the home; three 
children, Edward VanCamp, Neil VanCamp and Jillian VanCamp, all of the 
home; his mother, Joyce VanCamp of Great Bend; and five sisters, RayAnne
 VanCamp, Zora VanCamp, Jordis VanCamp, Kendalyn VanCamp, Tessa VanCamp,
 all of Carbondale. He was preceded in death by his father, Mark 
VanCamp.Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2020, 
at First Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier
 presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, with 
family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Memorials are suggested to the Children's Education Fund, in care 
of Bryant Funeral Home.

Nicholas Aaron 'Nick' VanCamp

Robert Carl "Bob" Moore, 73, Hays, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

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

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 </figure>Robert Carl "Bob" Moore, 73, Hays, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Robert Carl 'Bob' Moore

Dick Lee Detwiler, age 98, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at the 
Valley Vista Long Term Care in Wamego, KS. He was born February 19, 
1922 in Rural Smith County, KS to Henry and Hilma (Drotts) Detwiler. He
 was a farmer.
 Survivors include daughters Dixie King (Thom) of Manhattan, KS, Jane
 Detwiler (Jesse Whitla) of Aubrey, TX and Erica Elder (Jeff) of Wamego,
 KS; son Bruce Detwiler (Teresa) of Eureka, KS; 5 grandchildren and 1
 great granddaughter; brother Loren Detwiler of Mesa, AZ and sister 
Carol (Vern) Overmiller of Smith Center, KS.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Dick-Lee-Detwiler?obId=17952315#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Dick Lee Detwiler, age 98, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at the 
Valley Vista Long Term Care in Wamego, KS. He was born February 19, 
1922 in Rural Smith County, KS to Henry and Hilma (Drotts) Detwiler. He
 was a farmer.
 Survivors include daughters Dixie King (Thom) of Manhattan, KS, Jane
 Detwiler (Jesse Whitla) of Aubrey, TX and Erica Elder (Jeff) of Wamego,
 KS; son Bruce Detwiler (Teresa) of Eureka, KS; 5 grandchildren and 1
 great granddaughter; brother Loren Detwiler of Mesa, AZ and sister 
Carol (Vern) Overmiller of Smith Center, KS.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Dick-Lee-Detwiler?obId=17952315#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Dick Detwiler

Goodland, KS resident Brenda Patricia Moss, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby.

Brenda was born on June 10, 1927 in Patterson, Louisiana.&nbsp; She was the daughter of John T. and Bertha M. (Trepagnier) Peterson.&nbsp; She attended St. Theresa’s Elementary School, Horace Mann Jr. High and Thomas Jefferson High Schools in San Antonio, TX.

On August 5, 1945, she and Lt. Lewis R. Rueb were married at Randolph Field Chapel in San Antonio, TX.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born; Cynthia, Richard, Jackie and Alan.&nbsp; They divorced in 1964.

Brenda was a past president of VFW Auxiliary Post 1528; Legion Auxiliary, P.T. A. and Catholic Altar Society of St. Francis, KS.&nbsp; She was also active in Cub Scouts.

Brenda worked in Colby and St. Francis hospitals as a CNA, and also worked in Retail selling turquoise jewelry in Colorado and New Mexico.

On July 6, 1974, she and John Moss were married.&nbsp; They divorced in 1989.

Preceding her in death were her parents, an infant sister, a sister Patricia B. Despres, two sons Alan Keith Rueb and Richard Thomas Rueb, and a step-sister Sara Radicke.

She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Schulte and husband Richard Beck of Topeka, KS, and Jackie and husband Bill Finley of Goodland, KS; six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father David Michael officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the St. Francis Cemetery, St. Francis, KS.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; A Rosary service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Goodland, KS resident Brenda Patricia Moss, 93, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby.Brenda was born on June 10, 1927 in Patterson, Louisiana.&nbsp; She was the daughter of John T. and Bertha M. (Trepagnier) Peterson.&nbsp; She attended St. Theresa’s Elementary School, Horace Mann Jr. High and Thomas Jefferson High Schools in San Antonio, TX.On August 5, 1945, she and Lt. Lewis R. Rueb were married at Randolph Field Chapel in San Antonio, TX.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born; Cynthia, Richard, Jackie and Alan.&nbsp; They divorced in 1964.Brenda was a past president of VFW Auxiliary Post 1528; Legion Auxiliary, P.T. A. and Catholic Altar Society of St. Francis, KS.&nbsp; She was also active in Cub Scouts.Brenda worked in Colby and St. Francis hospitals as a CNA, and also worked in Retail selling turquoise jewelry in Colorado and New Mexico.On July 6, 1974, she and John Moss were married.&nbsp; They divorced in 1989.Preceding her in death were her parents, an infant sister, a sister Patricia B. Despres, two sons Alan Keith Rueb and Richard Thomas Rueb, and a step-sister Sara Radicke.She is survived by her two daughters, Cynthia Schulte and husband Richard Beck of Topeka, KS, and Jackie and husband Bill Finley of Goodland, KS; six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father David Michael officiating.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the St. Francis Cemetery, St. Francis, KS.Visitation will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; A Rosary service will follow at 7:00 PM at the funeral home.Memorials may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church or to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Brenda Patricia Moss

Margie Ann (Walters) McGivern, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She
 was born June 24, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and 
Wilamina (Graf) Walters. She graduated from the Girls Catholic High 
School of Hays in 1954. Mrs. McGivern was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Margie married John “Jack” F. McGivern, II on June 23, 1956 in Hays, Kansas. Survivors
 include her husband Jack McGivern; her children, John (Sheila) 
McGivern, Mark McGivern, Lisa (Scott) Belden, Tim McGivern, Lynn (Karry)
 McGivern, Amy McGivern, Greg (Audrey) McGivern, BJ (Julie) McGivern and
 Ryan (Katrina) McGivern; 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; 
her sisters, Darlene Walters and Becky Morris. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; two daughters, Toni Schuckman and Theresa 
Gallagher; her brother, Tom Walters and her granddaughter, Mia Miyamoto. Margie
 was a fantastic homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles 
and bowling with the Women’s Catholic Bowling League. Most of all Margie
 loved her family and Mia’s puppy Minga. The family will greet 
friends at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Most Pure Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW. 17th Street, Topeka, KS, 66604 
www.mphm.com. Private family interment will follow. The Mass will be 
broadcasted at https://mphm.com/home/livestream. Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 is assisting the family. Memorial
 contributions may be made to The Mia Miyamoto Scholarship Fund at 
Hayden High School, 401 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606.

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 </figure>Margie Ann (Walters) McGivern, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020. She
 was born June 24, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and 
Wilamina (Graf) Walters. She graduated from the Girls Catholic High 
School of Hays in 1954. Mrs. McGivern was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Margie married John “Jack” F. McGivern, II on June 23, 1956 in Hays, Kansas. Survivors
 include her husband Jack McGivern; her children, John (Sheila) 
McGivern, Mark McGivern, Lisa (Scott) Belden, Tim McGivern, Lynn (Karry)
 McGivern, Amy McGivern, Greg (Audrey) McGivern, BJ (Julie) McGivern and
 Ryan (Katrina) McGivern; 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; 
her sisters, Darlene Walters and Becky Morris. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; two daughters, Toni Schuckman and Theresa 
Gallagher; her brother, Tom Walters and her granddaughter, Mia Miyamoto. Margie
 was a fantastic homemaker, an avid reader, enjoyed crossword puzzles 
and bowling with the Women’s Catholic Bowling League. Most of all Margie
 loved her family and Mia’s puppy Minga. The family will greet 
friends at 5:00 pm, Monday, August 17, 2020 at Most Pure Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 6:00 pm. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW. 17th Street, Topeka, KS, 66604 
www.mphm.com. Private family interment will follow. The Mass will be 
broadcasted at https://mphm.com/home/livestream. Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals and Receptions Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604 is assisting the family. Memorial
 contributions may be made to The Mia Miyamoto Scholarship Fund at 
Hayden High School, 401 SW Gage Blvd, Topeka, KS 66606.

Margie Ann (Walters) McGivern

Steven H. Appel, 61, passed away August 17, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System’s Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.

He was born November 6, 1958 to Harley B. Appel and Nancy Brinkman 
Appel in Minneola, Kansas. They later divorced and Suzanne Appel became 
his second mother.

Steve and Rogene Kees Appel married December 31, 1979 and had one son, Shane S. Appel.

Steve was known in the area as a John Deere mechanic which he did for
 forty years. He graduated in 1976 from Marysville High School but 
claimed Kinsley as his home town where he attended school up to his last
 couple of years.

He is survived by his wife, Rogene; one son, Shane (Dana) Appel, 
Larned; grandmother, Helene Glynn, Marysville; five sisters, Terri (Tim)
 Fuller, Hutchinson, Sherri (Rickie) Baugh, Phoenix, Arizona, Kelli 
(Eric) Strichternath, Marysville, Jodi (Kevin) O’Neil, Beattie, Jill 
(Kevin) Murphy, Stewart, Nebraska; brother, Charles Kent Appel,&nbsp; 
Phoenix, Arizona; two granddaughters, Aubree (Brandon) Appel, Zahara 
(Matt) Reason; four grandsons, Zach (Tera) Harper, Zane Harper, Zeth 
Harper, and Jason Owens; one great grandson, Einar Harper, and one on 
the way.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. 
Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel and live streamed 
via Facebook Live, with Pastor Michael Pfortmiller presiding. 
&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Steven H. Appel, 61, passed away August 17, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System’s Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.He was born November 6, 1958 to Harley B. Appel and Nancy Brinkman 
Appel in Minneola, Kansas. They later divorced and Suzanne Appel became 
his second mother.Steve and Rogene Kees Appel married December 31, 1979 and had one son, Shane S. Appel.Steve was known in the area as a John Deere mechanic which he did for
 forty years. He graduated in 1976 from Marysville High School but 
claimed Kinsley as his home town where he attended school up to his last
 couple of years.He is survived by his wife, Rogene; one son, Shane (Dana) Appel, 
Larned; grandmother, Helene Glynn, Marysville; five sisters, Terri (Tim)
 Fuller, Hutchinson, Sherri (Rickie) Baugh, Phoenix, Arizona, Kelli 
(Eric) Strichternath, Marysville, Jodi (Kevin) O’Neil, Beattie, Jill 
(Kevin) Murphy, Stewart, Nebraska; brother, Charles Kent Appel,&nbsp; 
Phoenix, Arizona; two granddaughters, Aubree (Brandon) Appel, Zahara 
(Matt) Reason; four grandsons, Zach (Tera) Harper, Zane Harper, Zeth 
Harper, and Jason Owens; one great grandson, Einar Harper, and one on 
the way.He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. 
Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel and live streamed 
via Facebook Live, with Pastor Michael Pfortmiller presiding. 
&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 21, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Steven H. Appel

Mary Ann Keil, 90, Hays, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at HaysMed.

She was born June 24, 1930 in Park, 
Kansas, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Dreher) Krannawitter.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Hoxie High School in 1948.&nbsp; On April 15, 1950 she was 
united in marriage to Dell Keil in Hoxie, and they celebrated 65 years 
of marriage before he preceded her in death on May 27, 2015.&nbsp; She worked
 in the sewing department at ALCO for 19 years and was very active in 
the community as a volunteer at the Ellis County Historical Society, 
Community Assistance Center, and with the Read to Me program at 
Washington Elementary School.&nbsp; Her memberships included Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella Circle #254, To Jesus 
Through Mary Prayer Group, and Extension Homemakers Units.&nbsp; She was a 
loyal fan of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs and the KU Jayhawks.&nbsp; Her
 family was very important to her and she loved attending her 
grandchildren’s sporting, theater, and music events.

She is survived by her five children, 
eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and her sister, Ruth 
Hoff of Baldwin City.&nbsp; Children and their families include:&nbsp; Larry Keil 
and wife Sandy of Hays, and their sons Garrett and Jordan and wife 
Shauna; Janet Karlin and husband Charlie of Overland Park, and their 
sons Scott and Christopher; Kay Murphy and husband Kevin of Edmond, OK, 
and their children Carrie Martin and husband John, Kyle Murphy and wife 
Ashley and children Kate, Harris, and Caroline, and Allison Vaughan and 
husband Brian and daughters Macy and Ava; Jon and Patricia Keil of 
Charlotte, NC, and their sons Colin and Dane; and Steve and Dawn Keil of
 Hays, and their daughters Hannah Dreiling and husband Dane and Alyssa.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Dell, three brothers; Al, Eddie, and Willie, and six 
sisters; Rose, Elizabeth, Caroline, Eleanor, Polly, and Alice.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a 
vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas 
(DSNWK), Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, or to TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp;
 Condolences and memories of Mary Ann may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Mary Ann Keil, 90, Hays, died Monday, August 17, 2020 at HaysMed.She was born June 24, 1930 in Park, 
Kansas, the daughter of John and Dorothy (Dreher) Krannawitter.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Hoxie High School in 1948.&nbsp; On April 15, 1950 she was 
united in marriage to Dell Keil in Hoxie, and they celebrated 65 years 
of marriage before he preceded her in death on May 27, 2015.&nbsp; She worked
 in the sewing department at ALCO for 19 years and was very active in 
the community as a volunteer at the Ellis County Historical Society, 
Community Assistance Center, and with the Read to Me program at 
Washington Elementary School.&nbsp; Her memberships included Immaculate Heart
 of Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella Circle #254, To Jesus 
Through Mary Prayer Group, and Extension Homemakers Units.&nbsp; She was a 
loyal fan of the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs and the KU Jayhawks.&nbsp; Her
 family was very important to her and she loved attending her 
grandchildren’s sporting, theater, and music events.She is survived by her five children, 
eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and her sister, Ruth 
Hoff of Baldwin City.&nbsp; Children and their families include:&nbsp; Larry Keil 
and wife Sandy of Hays, and their sons Garrett and Jordan and wife 
Shauna; Janet Karlin and husband Charlie of Overland Park, and their 
sons Scott and Christopher; Kay Murphy and husband Kevin of Edmond, OK, 
and their children Carrie Martin and husband John, Kyle Murphy and wife 
Ashley and children Kate, Harris, and Caroline, and Allison Vaughan and 
husband Brian and daughters Macy and Ava; Jon and Patricia Keil of 
Charlotte, NC, and their sons Colin and Dane; and Steve and Dawn Keil of
 Hays, and their daughters Hannah Dreiling and husband Dane and Alyssa.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Dell, three brothers; Al, Eddie, and Willie, and six 
sisters; Rose, Elizabeth, Caroline, Eleanor, Polly, and Alice.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a 
vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas 
(DSNWK), Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, or to TMP-Marian High School.&nbsp;
 Condolences and memories of Mary Ann may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Mary Ann Keil

Philip Dale Davis died on August 13,2020. He was born October 24, 1931 
to George and Gaynell (Fuerstock) Davis and was the youngest of nine 
children. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, 
Jody; brothers, Harlan, Donald, and Harold and sisters, Vida 
Arimintrout, Thelma Davis, Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Mudgett, and Shirley 
Gregory. 
Phil’s interest in horses began at a very young age while helping his 
uncle on the farm where he learned to drive a team of horses. In 1940, 
after his father was killed in a farm accident, the family moved to 
Greeley, where an owner of a horse barn recognized Phil’s talent which 
led to his first job with the Remount Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming, after 
he graduated from High School in 1950. 
In August of 1952, his cowboy ways had to be put on hold as he was 
drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Phil served in the HQ 
Company 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment and was released from 
active duty in August of 1954. He was placed in the Army Reserves and 
later Honorably Discharged. 
Upon returning home, Phil went back to work for the Remount Ranch, 
deciding shortly after that he needed to increase his knowledge of 
cattle and horses. So, Phil and his best friend, Joe Maldonado, left to 
travel and work on several different ranches from Arizona to Montana. 
On June 14, 1956, he met Jody Redman, the blonde that would forever 
change his life. They married on November 1, 1958, in Fort Collins, 
Colorado. This union, by a small miracle, produced one child the 
following year, a daughter, Julie Dawn. Phil and Jody moved to Elbert 
County, in 1958, where they would spend the rest of their lives. They 
celebrated 57 years of marriage before she died in 2015. 
Phil’s first job upon moving was for the John Ewing Company where he was
 hired to manage a herd of yearlings, band of broad mares, and to their 
surprise a band of sheep. In 1968, Phil went to A.I. school and life on 
the ranch soon changed as all efforts were focused on building a 
cow-calf purebred Charolais herd. Out of this effort came a prize herd 
of cattle as well as Phil’s passion to become the best A.I. technician. 
Phil, along with others from Elbert county were pioneers in the cattle 
industry as artificial insemination changed the landscape. After 12 
years, his skill landed Phil his second and final job in Elbert County 
with Rob Brown from Throckmorton, Texas. 
Phil and Jody helped Rob establish Brown Simmental Breeders which later 
became the RA Brown Ranch. Their program resulted in many award-winning 
cows and a very prominent Simmental breeding program. With Jody by his 
side, keeping records, Phil managed the place like it was his own and 
success was achieved. Phil’s conception rate as an A.I. technician was a
 solid 97% during his time on the ranch. Phil and Jody were part of what
 became known as the RA Brown Legacy. After many years of success and 
accolades with the ranch, Phil retired after 40 years. 
One thing a person might overlook was Phil’s ability on a horse. He had a
 talent for breaking colts and by the time he was finished they were cow
 horses. You had better be paying attention while riding a horse he 
trained or else you would find yourself on the ground like a few of his 
daughter’s suitors. All of the cattle work was done using horses and 
just because he carried a rope didn’t mean he always used it. Phil was 
simply a great herdsman, horseman, and the cowboy that always rode for 
the brand. 
Phil was also active in the Douglas-Elbert County Livestock Association 
and the Elbert County Fair Board for over 35 years, where he served as 
the President of the fair board for several years. While President of 
the fair board he helped to obtain the money used to build the livestock
 arena and the ag building. You would always find him supporting Jody 
with her many volunteer organizations and activities. 
He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Walt) Marble of Atwood, KS; two 
grandchildren, Echo (Jacob) Hagler of Atwood, KS and Chance (Michelle) 
Marble of Brewster, KS; adopted grandson, Ethan (Whitney) Smith, of 
Colby, KS; his brother, Marvin of Sinclair, WY; three great 
grandchildren, Emma, Ben, and Ella Hagler of Atwood, KS; as well as 
numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and a multitude of extended family 
and friends. 
Memorial Service will 10:00 a.m., Friday 21, 2020, Agate Church, Agate, 
CO. A private Inurnment will be held at later date. In lieu of flower 
memorials are suggested to help defray funeral costs in care of Baalmann
 Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Philip Dale Davis died on August 13,2020. He was born October 24, 1931 
to George and Gaynell (Fuerstock) Davis and was the youngest of nine 
children. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, 
Jody; brothers, Harlan, Donald, and Harold and sisters, Vida 
Arimintrout, Thelma Davis, Elizabeth “Betty Lou” Mudgett, and Shirley 
Gregory. 
Phil’s interest in horses began at a very young age while helping his 
uncle on the farm where he learned to drive a team of horses. In 1940, 
after his father was killed in a farm accident, the family moved to 
Greeley, where an owner of a horse barn recognized Phil’s talent which 
led to his first job with the Remount Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming, after 
he graduated from High School in 1950. 
In August of 1952, his cowboy ways had to be put on hold as he was 
drafted into the Army during the Korean War. Phil served in the HQ 
Company 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment and was released from 
active duty in August of 1954. He was placed in the Army Reserves and 
later Honorably Discharged. 
Upon returning home, Phil went back to work for the Remount Ranch, 
deciding shortly after that he needed to increase his knowledge of 
cattle and horses. So, Phil and his best friend, Joe Maldonado, left to 
travel and work on several different ranches from Arizona to Montana. 
On June 14, 1956, he met Jody Redman, the blonde that would forever 
change his life. They married on November 1, 1958, in Fort Collins, 
Colorado. This union, by a small miracle, produced one child the 
following year, a daughter, Julie Dawn. Phil and Jody moved to Elbert 
County, in 1958, where they would spend the rest of their lives. They 
celebrated 57 years of marriage before she died in 2015. 
Phil’s first job upon moving was for the John Ewing Company where he was
 hired to manage a herd of yearlings, band of broad mares, and to their 
surprise a band of sheep. In 1968, Phil went to A.I. school and life on 
the ranch soon changed as all efforts were focused on building a 
cow-calf purebred Charolais herd. Out of this effort came a prize herd 
of cattle as well as Phil’s passion to become the best A.I. technician. 
Phil, along with others from Elbert county were pioneers in the cattle 
industry as artificial insemination changed the landscape. After 12 
years, his skill landed Phil his second and final job in Elbert County 
with Rob Brown from Throckmorton, Texas. 
Phil and Jody helped Rob establish Brown Simmental Breeders which later 
became the RA Brown Ranch. Their program resulted in many award-winning 
cows and a very prominent Simmental breeding program. With Jody by his 
side, keeping records, Phil managed the place like it was his own and 
success was achieved. Phil’s conception rate as an A.I. technician was a
 solid 97% during his time on the ranch. Phil and Jody were part of what
 became known as the RA Brown Legacy. After many years of success and 
accolades with the ranch, Phil retired after 40 years. 
One thing a person might overlook was Phil’s ability on a horse. He had a
 talent for breaking colts and by the time he was finished they were cow
 horses. You had better be paying attention while riding a horse he 
trained or else you would find yourself on the ground like a few of his 
daughter’s suitors. All of the cattle work was done using horses and 
just because he carried a rope didn’t mean he always used it. Phil was 
simply a great herdsman, horseman, and the cowboy that always rode for 
the brand. 
Phil was also active in the Douglas-Elbert County Livestock Association 
and the Elbert County Fair Board for over 35 years, where he served as 
the President of the fair board for several years. While President of 
the fair board he helped to obtain the money used to build the livestock
 arena and the ag building. You would always find him supporting Jody 
with her many volunteer organizations and activities. 
He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Walt) Marble of Atwood, KS; two 
grandchildren, Echo (Jacob) Hagler of Atwood, KS and Chance (Michelle) 
Marble of Brewster, KS; adopted grandson, Ethan (Whitney) Smith, of 
Colby, KS; his brother, Marvin of Sinclair, WY; three great 
grandchildren, Emma, Ben, and Ella Hagler of Atwood, KS; as well as 
numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, and a multitude of extended family 
and friends. 
Memorial Service will 10:00 a.m., Friday 21, 2020, Agate Church, Agate, 
CO. A private Inurnment will be held at later date. In lieu of flower 
memorials are suggested to help defray funeral costs in care of Baalmann
 Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Philip Dale 'Phil' Davis

Loretta (Bollig) Billinger, age 97, of WaKeeney, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care. She was born Aug. 1, 1923 to Jacob and Anna Marie (Graf) Bollig in Ogallah. 

She attended St. Mary’s Catholic school in Ellis and Ogallah grade school.

Loretta married Edwin P. Billinger on June 4, 1946 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, and they were happily married until his passing in February 2012.

She was a member of St. Michael Altar Society, VFW Auxiliary, and the adopted grandmother of Christ the King CYO. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, cooking, and playing games and cards. Loretta was a housewife and lived south of Collyer on the family farm for 50 years before moving to WaKeeney in 1996. In 2008, she moved to LTC in WaKeeney, which became her second family.

Loretta is survived by her sons Kenneth (Marilyn) Billinger of Norman, Okla., Randy Billinger of Broomfield, Colo., and Glennis (Beth) Billinger of WaKeeney; daughters Frances (Roger) Dick of St. John, and Karen (Romie) Brown of LaVista, Neb.; grandchildren Joni, Juli, Justin, Kayla, Cody, Romie Jr., Hilary, Bryce, Erik, Christopher, and Lauren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren, and sister Armella (Van) Mangels of Liberal.

Loretta was preceded in death by both parents; stepfather Mike Pfeifer; her beloved husband; granddaughter Jackie Ward; brothers Balthasar Bollig, Herbert Bollig, Charles Bollig, Julius Bollig, Rudolph Bollig, and Norbert Bollig; and sisters Euphrosina Bollig, Mary Kroeger, and an infant sister.

Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, with a vigil service to follow at 7 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, with Father Charles Steier as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael Catholic Church, Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation (for long-term care), or masses. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

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 </figure>Loretta (Bollig) Billinger, age 97, of WaKeeney, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, Long Term Care. She was born Aug. 1, 1923 to Jacob and Anna Marie (Graf) Bollig in Ogallah. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic school in Ellis and Ogallah grade school.Loretta married Edwin P. Billinger on June 4, 1946 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, and they were happily married until his passing in February 2012.She was a member of St. Michael Altar Society, VFW Auxiliary, and the adopted grandmother of Christ the King CYO. She enjoyed gardening, knitting, crocheting, baking, cooking, and playing games and cards. Loretta was a housewife and lived south of Collyer on the family farm for 50 years before moving to WaKeeney in 1996. In 2008, she moved to LTC in WaKeeney, which became her second family.Loretta is survived by her sons Kenneth (Marilyn) Billinger of Norman, Okla., Randy Billinger of Broomfield, Colo., and Glennis (Beth) Billinger of WaKeeney; daughters Frances (Roger) Dick of St. John, and Karen (Romie) Brown of LaVista, Neb.; grandchildren Joni, Juli, Justin, Kayla, Cody, Romie Jr., Hilary, Bryce, Erik, Christopher, and Lauren; 20 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren, and sister Armella (Van) Mangels of Liberal.Loretta was preceded in death by both parents; stepfather Mike Pfeifer; her beloved husband; granddaughter Jackie Ward; brothers Balthasar Bollig, Herbert Bollig, Charles Bollig, Julius Bollig, Rudolph Bollig, and Norbert Bollig; and sisters Euphrosina Bollig, Mary Kroeger, and an infant sister.Visitation will be from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, with a vigil service to follow at 7 p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church in Collyer, with Father Charles Steier as celebrant. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Memorials are suggested to St. Michael Catholic Church, Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation (for long-term care), or masses. Donations to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

Loretta Billinger

Edward L. Thompson, 62, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;

He was born December 31, 1957 in Austin, TX, the son of Edward Ralph and Della May (Mullin) Thompson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

Ed is survived by his brother Larry Thompson of Smith Center; sister Debra Cotton of Lawrence and a half-brother Terry Hansen of Joplin, MO.&nbsp;

A celebration of Ed's life with be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to USD 237 to be used for Grade School Activities and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Edward L. Thompson, 62, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020 at his home in Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;He was born December 31, 1957 in Austin, TX, the son of Edward Ralph and Della May (Mullin) Thompson.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;Ed is survived by his brother Larry Thompson of Smith Center; sister Debra Cotton of Lawrence and a half-brother Terry Hansen of Joplin, MO.&nbsp;A celebration of Ed's life with be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 21, 2020 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to USD 237 to be used for Grade School Activities and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com/">www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com</a>.&nbsp;

Edward L. Thompson

Tuesday, May 27th, 1930 - Monday, August 17th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, May 27th, 1930 - Monday, August 17th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Mena Mae Peperone (Simpson)

Betty Mae
 Gawith, 87, Minneapolis, was born July 17, 1933 in Concordia, to Louie 
and Rama (Slater) Collins.&nbsp; Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by 
family on August 16, 2020.&nbsp;

Betty 
graduated in 1951 from Aurora High School.&nbsp; On August 4, 1951, in Aurora
 KS, Betty married the love of her life, LeRoy Maynard Gawith. Betty and
 LeRoy enjoyed dancing, jitterbugging, playing cards and watching their 
great grandchildren play sports. Betty and LeRoy made a life together in
 Delphos, Hill City, and Red Cloud, NE before&nbsp;making their 
permanent&nbsp;residence of 33 years in Minneapolis.&nbsp; Betty lived her life 
caring for others, until she retired at the age of 80, from The Good 
Samaritan Nursing Home.

Betty was preceded&nbsp;in death by her parents, Rama and Louie Collins; her sister, Lucille Hazlett; and her brother, Elmer Collins.

Betty is 
survived by her husband, LeRoy Gawith of the home; her son, Jim (Kay) 
Gawith of Minneapolis; daughter, Joni (Curtis) Crosson of Hutchinson; 
granddaughters, Lezlie (Damon) McKinney of Minneapolis, Aimee (T.J.) 
Trout of Minneapolis, Aricca (Matthew) Wallace of Manhattan, Monicca 
(Robert) King of Manhattan, Tara (Beauyett) Young of Manhattan; 
grandson, Jayme (Dari) Gawith of Andover; six great-grandsons; six 
great-granddaughters; and one great-great grandson; and many nieces and 
nephews.

Due to 
COVID-19, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 P.M., 
Thursday, August 20 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 
Minneapolis.&nbsp; Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at 
3:00 P.M. at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Following the graveside, 
everyone is invited to Curtis and Joni’s at 1625 Rifle Road, 
Minneapolis. 

The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Salina 
or VFW Auxiliary #3201 and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>Betty Mae
 Gawith, 87, Minneapolis, was born July 17, 1933 in Concordia, to Louie 
and Rama (Slater) Collins.&nbsp; Betty passed away peacefully surrounded by 
family on August 16, 2020.&nbsp;Betty 
graduated in 1951 from Aurora High School.&nbsp; On August 4, 1951, in Aurora
 KS, Betty married the love of her life, LeRoy Maynard Gawith. Betty and
 LeRoy enjoyed dancing, jitterbugging, playing cards and watching their 
great grandchildren play sports. Betty and LeRoy made a life together in
 Delphos, Hill City, and Red Cloud, NE before&nbsp;making their 
permanent&nbsp;residence of 33 years in Minneapolis.&nbsp; Betty lived her life 
caring for others, until she retired at the age of 80, from The Good 
Samaritan Nursing Home.Betty was preceded&nbsp;in death by her parents, Rama and Louie Collins; her sister, Lucille Hazlett; and her brother, Elmer Collins.Betty is 
survived by her husband, LeRoy Gawith of the home; her son, Jim (Kay) 
Gawith of Minneapolis; daughter, Joni (Curtis) Crosson of Hutchinson; 
granddaughters, Lezlie (Damon) McKinney of Minneapolis, Aimee (T.J.) 
Trout of Minneapolis, Aricca (Matthew) Wallace of Manhattan, Monicca 
(Robert) King of Manhattan, Tara (Beauyett) Young of Manhattan; 
grandson, Jayme (Dari) Gawith of Andover; six great-grandsons; six 
great-granddaughters; and one great-great grandson; and many nieces and 
nephews.Due to 
COVID-19, a private Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 P.M., 
Thursday, August 20 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 
Minneapolis.&nbsp; Everyone is welcome to attend the graveside service at 
3:00 P.M. at Highland Cemetery, Minneapolis. Following the graveside, 
everyone is invited to Curtis and Joni’s at 1625 Rifle Road, 
Minneapolis. The family suggests memorials be made to Hospice of Salina 
or VFW Auxiliary #3201 and may be mailed to Wilson Family Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 166, Minneapolis, KS 67467.

Betty Mae Gawith

Richard A. “Dick” Yost, age 75, of Hays, Kansas, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born January 17, 1945, in Russell, Kansas to Alois “Lum” and Florence (Jacobs) Yost.&nbsp; He was the father of four children when he married Joanne (Hill) on September 3, 1982, in Hays, Kansas, and they raised their seven children.

He grew up in the Gorham, Kansas, area and attended Fairport Grade School in Fairport, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 1963 graduate of Gorham High School and attended Fort Hays State College and was on their football team. &nbsp;

Richard was employed in the oil field in Russell county and Santa Maria, California for several year. He then became a Trooper for the Kansas Highway Patrol for 12 years.&nbsp; After 19 years as a Loss Control Agent for Insurance Planning of Hays, he retired in 2010.&nbsp; He assisted his wife Joanne on international tours for&nbsp; Hays Travel for 27 years and traveled to all seven continents and many countries.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served on St. Joseph Parish Council,&nbsp; a member of Hays Rotary Club, a board member of The Gorham State Bank, an avid golfer and Chiefs fan, and enjoyed his children and grandchildren's sporting activities.

Survivors include his wife, Joanne, of the home; two sons, Jeff&nbsp; Yost, Shawnee, KS; Greg Yost and wife, Candace, Hays, KS; four daughters, Niki Rohr and husband, Scott, Gardner, KS; Debbie Trevett, Wichita, KS; Kimberly Crough, Salina, KS; Jodi Steltz, Hays, KS; two brothers, Jack Yost and wife, Gina, Russell, KS; Chuck Yost and wife, Terri, Gorham, KS; one sister, Marcia Blundon and husband, Glen, Russell, KS; one sister-in-law Mary Herwehe, Muncie, IN; 13 grandchildren, Tucker Trevett,&nbsp; Kristonna Spearow (Jon), Konner Kramer, Meghan Moland (Andrew), Braden Dreiling (Ashley), Savannah Yost, Kassidi Yost, Shyanne Yost, Chandler Yost, Dakota Yost, Bryson Rohr, Preston Rohr, Jaden Rohr; two great grandchildren, Logan and Kendall Moland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bradley Evan Yost; and one brother, Doug Yost.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas. The mass will be live streamed on, Marcia Yost Blundon FACEBOOK PAGE, for the public to view. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of&nbsp; Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. &nbsp; &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.

Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Richard A. “Dick” Yost, age 75, of Hays, Kansas, died Saturday, August 15, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born January 17, 1945, in Russell, Kansas to Alois “Lum” and Florence (Jacobs) Yost.&nbsp; He was the father of four children when he married Joanne (Hill) on September 3, 1982, in Hays, Kansas, and they raised their seven children.He grew up in the Gorham, Kansas, area and attended Fairport Grade School in Fairport, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 1963 graduate of Gorham High School and attended Fort Hays State College and was on their football team. &nbsp;Richard was employed in the oil field in Russell county and Santa Maria, California for several year. He then became a Trooper for the Kansas Highway Patrol for 12 years.&nbsp; After 19 years as a Loss Control Agent for Insurance Planning of Hays, he retired in 2010.&nbsp; He assisted his wife Joanne on international tours for&nbsp; Hays Travel for 27 years and traveled to all seven continents and many countries.He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, served on St. Joseph Parish Council,&nbsp; a member of Hays Rotary Club, a board member of The Gorham State Bank, an avid golfer and Chiefs fan, and enjoyed his children and grandchildren's sporting activities.Survivors include his wife, Joanne, of the home; two sons, Jeff&nbsp; Yost, Shawnee, KS; Greg Yost and wife, Candace, Hays, KS; four daughters, Niki Rohr and husband, Scott, Gardner, KS; Debbie Trevett, Wichita, KS; Kimberly Crough, Salina, KS; Jodi Steltz, Hays, KS; two brothers, Jack Yost and wife, Gina, Russell, KS; Chuck Yost and wife, Terri, Gorham, KS; one sister, Marcia Blundon and husband, Glen, Russell, KS; one sister-in-law Mary Herwehe, Muncie, IN; 13 grandchildren, Tucker Trevett,&nbsp; Kristonna Spearow (Jon), Konner Kramer, Meghan Moland (Andrew), Braden Dreiling (Ashley), Savannah Yost, Kassidi Yost, Shyanne Yost, Chandler Yost, Dakota Yost, Bryson Rohr, Preston Rohr, Jaden Rohr; two great grandchildren, Logan and Kendall Moland.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Bradley Evan Yost; and one brother, Doug Yost.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 20, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas. The mass will be live streamed on, Marcia Yost Blundon FACEBOOK PAGE, for the public to view. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of&nbsp; Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Richard A. 'Dick' Yost

Roger Dale Batson, 81, of Hays, KS, went home to be with Our Lord on August 13th, 2020.

Roger was born on February 5th, 1939 to
 Virgil and Sylvia (Hargis) Batson in Coffeyville, KS. As a child, he 
excelled in school and played basketball and baseball on his school’s 
varsity teams.&nbsp; After graduating from Coffeyville High School in 1957, 
he went on to serve in the US Army for three years and achieved the rank
 of Sergeant prior to his honorable discharge.

Roger and his wife Margie Newton were 
married on October 14, 1961, in Parsons, KS. They went on to have two 
children, Lori and Lance. They raised their family in both Manhattan and
 Hays, KS.&nbsp;

After his military service, Roger began
 his career in the banking industry which lasted for over 40 years.&nbsp; He 
started his banking career at Union National Bank and Kansas State Bank 
in Manhattan, KS. He was President at First National Bank in Hays, KS, 
and Chillicothe State Bank in Chillicothe, MO.&nbsp; Roger was very involved 
in the communities in which he lived, being a member of many civic 
organizations, including serving as president for the Kansas Jaycees.

After retiring in 2004, Roger and 
Margie moved to Bella Vista, AR, and in 2013 they finally returned home 
to Hays, KS.&nbsp; In addition to being a dedicated and loving Father, Roger 
spent his time volunteering at church and Hays Medical Center, playing 
golf, and cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats. His pride and joy was 
his five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He held an 
unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. 
He is survived by his wife, Margie; his two children, Lori Vitztum and 
husband Mike of Hays, KS, Lance Batson and wife Cindy of Fort Worth, 
TX.&nbsp; He is also survived by five grandchildren, Haylee Glassman and 
husband Matt of Fairfield, CT, Katee Vitztum of Hays, KS, Blake Batson 
of Dallas, TX, Alex Batson of Manhattan, KS, and Elizabeth Batson of 
Fort Worth, TX; two great grandchildren, Isabelle and Jude Glassman. 
Surviving relatives include sister and brother in-laws, Mike and Carolyn
 Newmaster, Ottawa, KS, Bob Hizey, Augusta, KS, Bill &amp; Carolyn 
Newton, Las Cruces, NM, and Frank &amp; Evelyn Washburn, Guide Rock, 
NE.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Sylvia Batson, sister-in laws, Virginia Hizey and Jane Washburn.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church 1605 
East 29th Hays, KS 67601. Private family inurnment with military honors 
will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas

Memorials are suggested to HAYSMED 
Volunteers and Hays Public Library Foundation and may be sent in care of
 Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 
67601.&nbsp;

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Timothy 4:7

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

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 </figure>Roger Dale Batson, 81, of Hays, KS, went home to be with Our Lord on August 13th, 2020.Roger was born on February 5th, 1939 to
 Virgil and Sylvia (Hargis) Batson in Coffeyville, KS. As a child, he 
excelled in school and played basketball and baseball on his school’s 
varsity teams.&nbsp; After graduating from Coffeyville High School in 1957, 
he went on to serve in the US Army for three years and achieved the rank
 of Sergeant prior to his honorable discharge.Roger and his wife Margie Newton were 
married on October 14, 1961, in Parsons, KS. They went on to have two 
children, Lori and Lance. They raised their family in both Manhattan and
 Hays, KS.&nbsp;After his military service, Roger began
 his career in the banking industry which lasted for over 40 years.&nbsp; He 
started his banking career at Union National Bank and Kansas State Bank 
in Manhattan, KS. He was President at First National Bank in Hays, KS, 
and Chillicothe State Bank in Chillicothe, MO.&nbsp; Roger was very involved 
in the communities in which he lived, being a member of many civic 
organizations, including serving as president for the Kansas Jaycees.After retiring in 2004, Roger and 
Margie moved to Bella Vista, AR, and in 2013 they finally returned home 
to Hays, KS.&nbsp; In addition to being a dedicated and loving Father, Roger 
spent his time volunteering at church and Hays Medical Center, playing 
golf, and cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats. His pride and joy was 
his five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He held an 
unwavering faith in God, which he shared with those who surrounded him. 
He is survived by his wife, Margie; his two children, Lori Vitztum and 
husband Mike of Hays, KS, Lance Batson and wife Cindy of Fort Worth, 
TX.&nbsp; He is also survived by five grandchildren, Haylee Glassman and 
husband Matt of Fairfield, CT, Katee Vitztum of Hays, KS, Blake Batson 
of Dallas, TX, Alex Batson of Manhattan, KS, and Elizabeth Batson of 
Fort Worth, TX; two great grandchildren, Isabelle and Jude Glassman. 
Surviving relatives include sister and brother in-laws, Mike and Carolyn
 Newmaster, Ottawa, KS, Bob Hizey, Augusta, KS, Bill &amp; Carolyn 
Newton, Las Cruces, NM, and Frank &amp; Evelyn Washburn, Guide Rock, 
NE.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and Sylvia Batson, sister-in laws, Virginia Hizey and Jane Washburn.&nbsp;Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church 1605 
East 29th Hays, KS 67601. Private family inurnment with military honors 
will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, KansasMemorials are suggested to HAYSMED 
Volunteers and Hays Public Library Foundation and may be sent in care of
 Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 
67601.&nbsp;“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”&nbsp; &nbsp;Timothy 4:7Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Roger Dale Batson

Leo Frederick Frenzl, 96, died August 15, 2020, at Riverbend Assisted
 Living, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 11, 1924, on the 
family farm near Odin, the son of Hugo and Mathilda (Hoeffner) Frenzl.

Lee was a lifetime resident of the Odin area. He was a member of Holy
 Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630 of 
Odin, Kansas.

On October 5, 1949, he married Delores Frances Schneider at St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas. She passed away on August 2, 2018.

They lived and worked on their farm near Odin, where they resided for
 65 years. They had a love of attending auctions where they made many 
friends and Lee found materials for his numerous projects. He had a 
reputation for using found materials to create toys and small sculptures
 such as his well-known "sparkplug airplanes".

He is survived by many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Frenzl; his parents; five
 brothers, Frank, Joseph, August, Lawrence, and William Frenzl; and five
 sisters, Marie Meyeres, Teresa Wondra, Viola Meyeres, Gertrude Hickel, 
and Dorothy Reif.

Friends may call 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020,
 with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home in Hoisington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 
at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin, Kansas, with Father Don Bedore 
presiding. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Odin. The family 
encourages those attending to wear masks and social distance.

Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Cemetery Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Leo Frederick Frenzl, 96, died August 15, 2020, at Riverbend Assisted
 Living, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born February 11, 1924, on the 
family farm near Odin, the son of Hugo and Mathilda (Hoeffner) Frenzl.Lee was a lifetime resident of the Odin area. He was a member of Holy
 Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630 of 
Odin, Kansas.On October 5, 1949, he married Delores Frances Schneider at St. Ann 
Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas. She passed away on August 2, 2018.They lived and worked on their farm near Odin, where they resided for
 65 years. They had a love of attending auctions where they made many 
friends and Lee found materials for his numerous projects. He had a 
reputation for using found materials to create toys and small sculptures
 such as his well-known "sparkplug airplanes".He is survived by many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his son, Gerald Frenzl; his parents; five
 brothers, Frank, Joseph, August, Lawrence, and William Frenzl; and five
 sisters, Marie Meyeres, Teresa Wondra, Viola Meyeres, Gertrude Hickel, 
and Dorothy Reif.Friends may call 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020,
 with a Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home in Hoisington.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 
at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin, Kansas, with Father Don Bedore 
presiding. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery, Odin. The family 
encourages those attending to wear masks and social distance.Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Cemetery Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Leo Frederick Frenzl

Bonnie Josephine Ruder, 71, Stilwell, Kansas, passed away August 6, 
2020 at home from ALS. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Church of the
 Nativity, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 
August 22, 2020. The service will be live-streamed and may be viewed at 
livestream@kcnativity.org. Burial will private. In lieu of flowers, and 
in Bonnie Ruder’s memory, contributions may be made to Nativity Parish 
School, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS, 66209.

Bonnie was born to Justin and Catherine 
Pfannenstiel in Hays, Kansas on July 3, 1949. Her childhood was filled 
with spending summers at her cousins’ farm, keeping German traditions 
alive, and sharing laughter with family and friends.

Bonnie met her husband, Terry Ruder, of 52 
years, in Hays, Kansas. They were married on September 16, 1967. Bonnie 
devoted her life to taking care of her family and living according to 
God’s will. She found joy in running, swimming, golfing, and serving 
others. She established a library at Blessed Sacrament High School in 
Powhatan, Virginia, volunteered at Nativity Parish School library, 
served and supplied food for Catholic Charities, and was an 
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist to the homebound. Her car was 
stocked with zip lock bags of protein bars and nutritional food for the 
homeless that she handed out to the needy. Bonnie enjoyed traveling with
 family and friends. Her adventures took her on safaris to Africa, trips
 to Alaska and Europe, and on winter escapes to golf in Arizona with her
 buddies. She was an avid golfer and reliably hit her ball long and 
straight. Some of her best memories were traveling the US with Terry on 
golfing trips and playing in tournaments with her sister, Jackie. One of
 her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and watching
 them in the sports and activities. She was the loudest cheerleader and 
whistler in the stands.

All who knew Bonnie well or briefly 
encountered her humble spirit were touched by her love and care. Her 
greatest joy was to love and serve others. She found the light in every 
person she met.

She was preceded in death by her parents 
Justin and Catherine Pfannenstiel of Hays, KS. Bonnie is survived by: 
husband, Terry E. Ruder, Stilwell, KS; daughters Terri Lynn Ruder of 
Leawood, KS, and Tracey A. (John) Lively of Charleston, SC; 
grandchildren: Emma Kate Lively, Justin Lively, Jacob Parks, Caroline 
Lively, Macy Parks, and Joshua Lively.  She is also survived by: brother
 Steven (Wanda) Pfannenstiel of Hays, KS; sister Jackie (Duane) Creamer 
of Hays, KS; and sister Chris (George) Minshew of Missouri City, TX.


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 </figure>Bonnie Josephine Ruder, 71, Stilwell, Kansas, passed away August 6, 
2020 at home from ALS. Mass of Christian Burial will be at Church of the
 Nativity, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 
August 22, 2020. The service will be live-streamed and may be viewed at 
livestream@kcnativity.org. Burial will private. In lieu of flowers, and 
in Bonnie Ruder’s memory, contributions may be made to Nativity Parish 
School, 3800 W. 119th Street, Leawood, KS, 66209.Bonnie was born to Justin and Catherine 
Pfannenstiel in Hays, Kansas on July 3, 1949. Her childhood was filled 
with spending summers at her cousins’ farm, keeping German traditions 
alive, and sharing laughter with family and friends.Bonnie met her husband, Terry Ruder, of 52 
years, in Hays, Kansas. They were married on September 16, 1967. Bonnie 
devoted her life to taking care of her family and living according to 
God’s will. She found joy in running, swimming, golfing, and serving 
others. She established a library at Blessed Sacrament High School in 
Powhatan, Virginia, volunteered at Nativity Parish School library, 
served and supplied food for Catholic Charities, and was an 
Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist to the homebound. Her car was 
stocked with zip lock bags of protein bars and nutritional food for the 
homeless that she handed out to the needy. Bonnie enjoyed traveling with
 family and friends. Her adventures took her on safaris to Africa, trips
 to Alaska and Europe, and on winter escapes to golf in Arizona with her
 buddies. She was an avid golfer and reliably hit her ball long and 
straight. Some of her best memories were traveling the US with Terry on 
golfing trips and playing in tournaments with her sister, Jackie. One of
 her greatest joys was spending time with her grandchildren and watching
 them in the sports and activities. She was the loudest cheerleader and 
whistler in the stands.All who knew Bonnie well or briefly 
encountered her humble spirit were touched by her love and care. Her 
greatest joy was to love and serve others. She found the light in every 
person she met.She was preceded in death by her parents 
Justin and Catherine Pfannenstiel of Hays, KS. Bonnie is survived by: 
husband, Terry E. Ruder, Stilwell, KS; daughters Terri Lynn Ruder of 
Leawood, KS, and Tracey A. (John) Lively of Charleston, SC; 
grandchildren: Emma Kate Lively, Justin Lively, Jacob Parks, Caroline 
Lively, Macy Parks, and Joshua Lively. She is also survived by: brother
 Steven (Wanda) Pfannenstiel of Hays, KS; sister Jackie (Duane) Creamer 
of Hays, KS; and sister Chris (George) Minshew of Missouri City, TX.

Bonnie Josephine Ruder

Jack C. Metz, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne, KS. 
 Jack was born October 25, 1943 in Beloit, KS, the son of William M. 
and Jacqueline L. (Stephenson) Metz.&nbsp; He married Nancy Thompson on 
August 1, 1971 in Downs, KS.&nbsp; Jack’s motto was “Live Free, Die Free.” He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 Jack is survived by his wife Nancy Metz of Osborne; two sons, Jack 
(Pam) Metz Jr. of Hutchinson, Warren (Diana) Metz of Mio, MI; 
half-brother Steve; half-sister Martha; six grandchildren and 16 ½ 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at North Oak Creek Cemetery, Smith 
County, KS, with Pastor Dave Hardy officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to Osborne Country Club or First Christian Church of Downs, KS, and can 
be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith 
Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jack C. Metz, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Osborne County Memorial Hospital, Osborne, KS. 
 Jack was born October 25, 1943 in Beloit, KS, the son of William M. 
and Jacqueline L. (Stephenson) Metz.&nbsp; He married Nancy Thompson on 
August 1, 1971 in Downs, KS.&nbsp; Jack’s motto was “Live Free, Die Free.” He was preceded in death by his parents. 
 Jack is survived by his wife Nancy Metz of Osborne; two sons, Jack 
(Pam) Metz Jr. of Hutchinson, Warren (Diana) Metz of Mio, MI; 
half-brother Steve; half-sister Martha; six grandchildren and 16 ½ 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Monday, August 17, 2020 at North Oak Creek Cemetery, Smith 
County, KS, with Pastor Dave Hardy officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to Osborne Country Club or First Christian Church of Downs, KS, and can 
be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith 
Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack Metz

Isabell Hainke, 98, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, August 10, 2020, at her home in Russell, Kansas.

Isabell was born on October 13, 1921, in Durham, England to Richard and Isabell Danby.  She grew up in Durham and graduated high school.  After high school she joined the Royal Army Air Force in England during World War II.  While in the military, she met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Raymond G. Hainke on January 26, 1946, in Durham, England.  From this union Isabell and Raymond were blessed with four children; Gloria, Rita, Virginia and Gary.  After the war, they raised their family and made their home in Russell, Kansas, where she worked at Abco as a spot welder.  She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.  She enjoyed gardening, casino trips, cooking, keeping her home clean and tidy and spending time with her family.  Most of all she enjoyed seeing and playing with her grandkids and great grandkids. 

Surviving family include her daughters Gloria Deem and husband Ronald from Issaquah, Washington, Rita Hainke of Kansas City, Missouri and Virginia Arend of Topeka, Kansas and son Gary Hanke and wife Shareen of Wichita, Kansas; grandkids Brandon Hainke, James and Casey Arend, Dalton and Jenna Hainke; and 7 great grandkids. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Raymond on April 25, 2001 and several brothers and sisters.

A graveside service to celebrate Isabell’s life will be held at a later date.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Isabell Hainke, 98, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, August 10, 2020, at her home in Russell, Kansas.Isabell was born on October 13, 1921, in Durham, England to Richard and Isabell Danby. She grew up in Durham and graduated high school. After high school she joined the Royal Army Air Force in England during World War II. While in the military, she met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Raymond G. Hainke on January 26, 1946, in Durham, England. From this union Isabell and Raymond were blessed with four children; Gloria, Rita, Virginia and Gary. After the war, they raised their family and made their home in Russell, Kansas, where she worked at Abco as a spot welder. She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. She enjoyed gardening, casino trips, cooking, keeping her home clean and tidy and spending time with her family. Most of all she enjoyed seeing and playing with her grandkids and great grandkids. Surviving family include her daughters Gloria Deem and husband Ronald from Issaquah, Washington, Rita Hainke of Kansas City, Missouri and Virginia Arend of Topeka, Kansas and son Gary Hanke and wife Shareen of Wichita, Kansas; grandkids Brandon Hainke, James and Casey Arend, Dalton and Jenna Hainke; and 7 great grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Raymond on April 25, 2001 and several brothers and sisters.A graveside service to celebrate Isabell’s life will be held at a later date. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Isabell Hainke

Vernon Delmer Roberts passed away at Whispering Pines in Norton, Kansas, August 10, 2020.  Vernon was born to Ralph and Lela Ann Roberts on October 9, 1921, in Norton County, and grew up on a farm in Belle Plaine Township.

Vernon attended schools in Norton County and worked briefly for the Conservation Corp before enlisting in the United States Army during World War II.  He survived the landing at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge with Gen. Patton's 3rd Army, and remained in Europe with the Army of Occupation through 1945.

Following his discharge from the military, Vernon returned to Norton County where he began working for the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineering technician.  He also became a skilled licensed land surveyor, a job he continued to enjoy after retirement from his occupation with the State of Kansas. 

Vernon married Donna Maxine Madden on August 17, 1963.  They had a marriage of nearly 56 years.  Donna passed away on March 7, 2019.  Vernon loved country music, travels to the Ozarks and Branson, Missouri, reading and a lively conversation.  He belonged to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Norton Christian Church. 

Survivors include his nephews and nieces: Roberta Goldsberry, Steve Fisher, Melissa Delimont, Gary Sebelius, Doug Sebelius, Dan Archibald, Jeff Roberts, Stan Roberts and Joni Danielson, and a sister-in-law, Beverly Roberts. 

Vernon was preceded in death by his siblings: Nelda Fisher, Bette Sebelius, Loene Archibald and Don Roberts; and a nephew, Mike Archibald.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Friday, August 21, 2020

PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS

INTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KS

MEMORIAL – Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post 63

Vernon Delmer Roberts passed away at Whispering Pines in Norton, Kansas, August 10, 2020. Vernon was born to Ralph and Lela Ann Roberts on October 9, 1921, in Norton County, and grew up on a farm in Belle Plaine Township.Vernon attended schools in Norton County and worked briefly for the Conservation Corp before enlisting in the United States Army during World War II. He survived the landing at Normandy and the Battle of the Bulge with Gen. Patton's 3rd Army, and remained in Europe with the Army of Occupation through 1945.Following his discharge from the military, Vernon returned to Norton County where he began working for the Kansas Department of Transportation as an engineering technician. He also became a skilled licensed land surveyor, a job he continued to enjoy after retirement from his occupation with the State of Kansas. Vernon married Donna Maxine Madden on August 17, 1963. They had a marriage of nearly 56 years. Donna passed away on March 7, 2019. Vernon loved country music, travels to the Ozarks and Branson, Missouri, reading and a lively conversation. He belonged to the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Norton Christian Church. Survivors include his nephews and nieces: Roberta Goldsberry, Steve Fisher, Melissa Delimont, Gary Sebelius, Doug Sebelius, Dan Archibald, Jeff Roberts, Stan Roberts and Joni Danielson, and a sister-in-law, Beverly Roberts. Vernon was preceded in death by his siblings: Nelda Fisher, Bette Sebelius, Loene Archibald and Don Roberts; and a nephew, Mike Archibald.FUNERAL SERVICE – Friday, August 21, 2020PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KSINTERMENT – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KSMEMORIAL – Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post 63

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