Verl J. Crossman, age 92, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at his home in Shallow Water, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 21, 1928, in Roy, Utah, the son of George Thomas and Effie May Carson Crossman. &nbsp; A resident of Shallow Water, Kansas since 2015, he was a retired truck driver for the US Army in Tooele, Utah.&nbsp; In 1954 he married Gayle M. Axton in Provo, Utah. Verl &amp; Gayle raised their family in Fairfield, Utah. Survivors include his Wife - Gayle M. Crossman of Shallow Water, Kansas, One Son - Verl T. &amp; Monda Crossman of Shallow Water, Kansas, Two Daughters - Cherie &amp; Tom Bishop of American Fork, Utah, Fern Crossman of Homer, Alaska, Four Grandchildren, and Seven Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother and Seven Sisters. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Bill Geurin presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Verl Crossman Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. There will be no calling times.

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 </figure>Verl J. Crossman, age 92, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at his home in Shallow Water, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 21, 1928, in Roy, Utah, the son of George Thomas and Effie May Carson Crossman. &nbsp; A resident of Shallow Water, Kansas since 2015, he was a retired truck driver for the US Army in Tooele, Utah.&nbsp; In 1954 he married Gayle M. Axton in Provo, Utah. Verl &amp; Gayle raised their family in Fairfield, Utah. Survivors include his Wife - Gayle M. Crossman of Shallow Water, Kansas, One Son - Verl T. &amp; Monda Crossman of Shallow Water, Kansas, Two Daughters - Cherie &amp; Tom Bishop of American Fork, Utah, Fern Crossman of Homer, Alaska, Four Grandchildren, and Seven Great Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother and Seven Sisters. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Bill Geurin presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Verl Crossman Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. There will be no calling times.

Verl J. Crossman

Henry Darrell "Al" Jackson passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 
his home in Battlefield, Missouri, at the age of 84, after a brief 
battle with cancer.
 Al, the son of Wilburn and Irma (Dettke) Jackson, was born in Santa 
Monica, California, on May 24, 1936. He was a 1954 graduate of Junction
 City High School in Junction City, Kansas. He married Virginia (Meyer)
 Jackson in 1955, and to this union six children were born. They were 
divorced many years later. In August of 1980, he was united in marriage
 to Karen (Tunnell) Jackson, and they were blessed to share almost 40 
years together.
 He spent his career as a credit representative for General Motors 
(GMAC) as well as a loan officer for Mid-America Credit Union. These 
positions gave Al an opportunity to create a huge network of friends and
 acquaintances with ties to the automobile industry over the years. As 
the auto industry changed, so did Al’s job, which found he and Karen 
making their home in several communities during their married life, to 
include Hays, Salina, and Rose Hill in Kansas, before retiring to 
Battlefield, Missouri, leaving behind a cadre of beloved friends, 
neighbors and co-workers with each departure.
 Al’s larger than life personality endeared him to all those who knew
 him. Friends and family alike agreed that his zest for life was what 
set him apart from everyone else. Al was a huge baseball fan and loved 
talking about his days as a pitcher on the Junction City Blue Jays 
hometown team in his younger years, and the many games he pitched at 
Rathert Stadium. An avid sports fan, he spent countless hours cheering 
on his beloved Jayhawks, Royals, and finally his Super Bowl Champion 
Chiefs. He relished the fact that many thought he looked a lot like the
 Kansas City Chiefs coach, Andy Reid. He was always ready to strike his
 “coach” pose for a photo op when requested. His love for “all things 
collectible” kept the house full of sports memorabilia and apparel that 
he was happy to share with family and friends whenever they visited. 
The last several years of Al’s life he was able to enjoy and participate
 in the major achievements of all his favorite teams that every sports 
fan hopes to enjoy. He attended many games for his favorite college 
basketball team, the KU Jayhawks, and cheered them on to many Big 12 
Championships. Another special memory will always be the 3-generation 
family trip to attend a Kansas City Royals World Series game. They won 
the game, lost the Series, but won it all the next year. All was right 
with the world. The family gathered in Battlefield in 2020 to help Al 
cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs to a much-anticipated Super Bowl 
championship, allowing him to strike his infamous “Andy Reid” pose as 
the winning coach. 
 His love for landscaping was always evident with his “green thumb” 
for growing over 100 unique cactus varieties over the years. His 
beautiful yard, koi ponds, and yard décor were a testament to his pride 
to achieve a picture-perfect outdoor space to be enjoyed by everyone. A
 lover of music, you could always find him in the backyard listening to 
his favorite tunes while enjoying his favorite beverage. Al’s passion 
for yard décor and all things mystical were a matter of difference of 
décor opinion between he and Karen. Al’s great love for wizards and 
gargoyles would cause you to find many statuettes adorning the fence 
posts and tables, much to Karen’s dismay. The crocodile head that 
floated in the koi pond served as a constant reminder of his 
tongue-in-cheek humor. 
 One of Al’s greatest joys was sharing in the lives of his children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Karen enjoyed many trips 
over the years to attend school functions, track meets, and ball games 
to show their support, as well as family get-togethers and celebrations.
 His love for animals was well known, and he was never without one of
 his canine companions at his side over the years. There were many, and
 they will all be waiting to greet him at the end of the rainbow bridge.
 His love for his pets was unbounding, and he spent countless hours 
training, teaching, loving, and nurturing them back to health when 
needed. 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Virginia, daughter, Kathy, and son, Kris.
 Al is survived by his beloved wife, Karen, and sons, Ken (Stacey) 
Jackson, Osborne, Kansas, Kerry (Cindy) Jackson, Lincoln, Kansas, Kelly 
Jackson, Asheville, North Carolina and Kevin Jackson, Salina, Kansas; 
eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Gayla (Ron) Dewitt,
 and brother, Robert Jackson, both of Topeka, Kansas; a host of nieces 
and nephews; cousins; mother-in-law, Esther Tunnell; brother-in-law 
David (Trudy) Tunnell; special family friend, Kimbray Nunnold, and 
beloved canine companions, Riley and Bailey, who dearly miss him.
 A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, 
July 3, 2020, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 703 
S. Hickory, Mount Vernon, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 
10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Church. Burial will follow
 at the Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Missouri. 
 Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri or
 Integrity Home Care &amp; Hospice in care of the funeral home.
 The service is under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, 510 E. Cherry St., Mount Vernon, Missouri 65712.

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 </figure>Henry Darrell "Al" Jackson passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at 
his home in Battlefield, Missouri, at the age of 84, after a brief 
battle with cancer.
 Al, the son of Wilburn and Irma (Dettke) Jackson, was born in Santa 
Monica, California, on May 24, 1936. He was a 1954 graduate of Junction
 City High School in Junction City, Kansas. He married Virginia (Meyer)
 Jackson in 1955, and to this union six children were born. They were 
divorced many years later. In August of 1980, he was united in marriage
 to Karen (Tunnell) Jackson, and they were blessed to share almost 40 
years together.
 He spent his career as a credit representative for General Motors 
(GMAC) as well as a loan officer for Mid-America Credit Union. These 
positions gave Al an opportunity to create a huge network of friends and
 acquaintances with ties to the automobile industry over the years. As 
the auto industry changed, so did Al’s job, which found he and Karen 
making their home in several communities during their married life, to 
include Hays, Salina, and Rose Hill in Kansas, before retiring to 
Battlefield, Missouri, leaving behind a cadre of beloved friends, 
neighbors and co-workers with each departure.
 Al’s larger than life personality endeared him to all those who knew
 him. Friends and family alike agreed that his zest for life was what 
set him apart from everyone else. Al was a huge baseball fan and loved 
talking about his days as a pitcher on the Junction City Blue Jays 
hometown team in his younger years, and the many games he pitched at 
Rathert Stadium. An avid sports fan, he spent countless hours cheering 
on his beloved Jayhawks, Royals, and finally his Super Bowl Champion 
Chiefs. He relished the fact that many thought he looked a lot like the
 Kansas City Chiefs coach, Andy Reid. He was always ready to strike his
 “coach” pose for a photo op when requested. His love for “all things 
collectible” kept the house full of sports memorabilia and apparel that 
he was happy to share with family and friends whenever they visited. 
The last several years of Al’s life he was able to enjoy and participate
 in the major achievements of all his favorite teams that every sports 
fan hopes to enjoy. He attended many games for his favorite college 
basketball team, the KU Jayhawks, and cheered them on to many Big 12 
Championships. Another special memory will always be the 3-generation 
family trip to attend a Kansas City Royals World Series game. They won 
the game, lost the Series, but won it all the next year. All was right 
with the world. The family gathered in Battlefield in 2020 to help Al 
cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs to a much-anticipated Super Bowl 
championship, allowing him to strike his infamous “Andy Reid” pose as 
the winning coach. 
 His love for landscaping was always evident with his “green thumb” 
for growing over 100 unique cactus varieties over the years. His 
beautiful yard, koi ponds, and yard décor were a testament to his pride 
to achieve a picture-perfect outdoor space to be enjoyed by everyone. A
 lover of music, you could always find him in the backyard listening to 
his favorite tunes while enjoying his favorite beverage. Al’s passion 
for yard décor and all things mystical were a matter of difference of 
décor opinion between he and Karen. Al’s great love for wizards and 
gargoyles would cause you to find many statuettes adorning the fence 
posts and tables, much to Karen’s dismay. The crocodile head that 
floated in the koi pond served as a constant reminder of his 
tongue-in-cheek humor. 
 One of Al’s greatest joys was sharing in the lives of his children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Karen enjoyed many trips 
over the years to attend school functions, track meets, and ball games 
to show their support, as well as family get-togethers and celebrations.
 His love for animals was well known, and he was never without one of
 his canine companions at his side over the years. There were many, and
 they will all be waiting to greet him at the end of the rainbow bridge.
 His love for his pets was unbounding, and he spent countless hours 
training, teaching, loving, and nurturing them back to health when 
needed. 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Virginia, daughter, Kathy, and son, Kris.
 Al is survived by his beloved wife, Karen, and sons, Ken (Stacey) 
Jackson, Osborne, Kansas, Kerry (Cindy) Jackson, Lincoln, Kansas, Kelly 
Jackson, Asheville, North Carolina and Kevin Jackson, Salina, Kansas; 
eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Gayla (Ron) Dewitt,
 and brother, Robert Jackson, both of Topeka, Kansas; a host of nieces 
and nephews; cousins; mother-in-law, Esther Tunnell; brother-in-law 
David (Trudy) Tunnell; special family friend, Kimbray Nunnold, and 
beloved canine companions, Riley and Bailey, who dearly miss him.
 A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, 
July 3, 2020, at the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), 703 
S. Hickory, Mount Vernon, Missouri. Visitation will be held from 
10:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the Church. Burial will follow
 at the Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Missouri. 
 Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri or
 Integrity Home Care &amp; Hospice in care of the funeral home.
 The service is under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, 510 E. Cherry St., Mount Vernon, Missouri 65712.

Henry Darrell 'Al' Jackson

Marjorie Cate, nee Wood, who immigrated from England to the US at an early age, grew up in New York City, and later made western Kansas her home, died on June 29, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was just 3 days shy of her 100th birthday.

Marge was born in Liverpool, England on July 2, 1920. Her father, Harry E. Wood, was chief engineer in the British Merchant Marine; he was at sea in the Atlantic Ocean the night the Titanic sank and some early reports indicated that it was his ship that had gone down. Her mother, Mary Singleton, was from the town of Birkenhead, close to Liverpool. Having spent so much time at sea that their son Harry (also known as Sid) did not recognize him, and because of the shortage of land jobs after the first World War, Harry, Mary, Sid and Marge immigrated to the US in 1921. They settled in Jamaica, a town in the borough of Queens in New York City. Marge attended primary and secondary school in Jamaica.

Following high school, Marge attended business school and then went to work at Parents Magazine, whose office was located in Manhattan. In 1944, Marge joined the WAVES, a branch of the United States Naval Reserve during World War II, where she worked in a Navy post office in San Francisco. It was there that she met Robert Cate, who was also in the Navy, and from the town of Almena, Kansas. They married on March 16, 1946 in San Francisco. After being discharged, they travelled back to the New York by train, stopping in Kansas for a time to visit Bob's family. It was her first visit to Kansas.

After a short stay in upstate New York, they settled in Elmont, New York, on Long Island. It was there that they raised four children, Ronald, Philip, Richard, and Debora. During this time, Marge worked at the Floral Park Bank. The family would take trips each summer, first to Ormond Beach, Florida to visit Marge's parents (where they had relocated) and then to Almena, Kansas to spend time with Bob's family.

In 1973, Marge and Robert moved back to Almena. She worked at the Norton State Hospital for a number of years. Marge became a devoted Kansan, learning to enjoy life in a small rural town. They continued to travel extensively, going back east to visit their children, and going on trips to the Northwest and Alaska. They also visited England and met some of her relatives for the first time.

After Bob died in 2001, Marge continued to visit her children in New York, Massachusetts and Florida. She enjoyed working at the Prairie Dog Press, where she was highly praised as an avid proofreader. In 2014 Marge moved to Lawrence to be closer to her daughter. She resided at Brandon Woods until 2017 and then moved to Monterey Village where she stayed until her death.

Marge was preceded in death by her parents, brother Sid, husband Bob, and son Ronald. She is survived by her children Philip (Megan), Richard (Barbara), and Debora Rawlings (Richard); nine grandchildren (Dawn, Robert, Terry, Billy, Ronald, Douglas, Darren, Robert, and Petra); five great grandchildren (Jordan, James, Ian, Owen, and Emery); sister-in-law Adelia Wilnerd; nieces (Gayle, Nancy, Barbara); and nephews (James and Robert).

GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INURNMENT – Friday, July 3, 2020 – 1:30 p.m.

PLACE – Mt. Hope Cemetery – Almena, KS

MEMORIAL – Prairie Dog Press – Almena, KS

Marjorie Cate, nee Wood, who immigrated from England to the US at an early age, grew up in New York City, and later made western Kansas her home, died on June 29, in Lawrence, Kansas. She was just 3 days shy of her 100th birthday.Marge was born in Liverpool, England on July 2, 1920. Her father, Harry E. Wood, was chief engineer in the British Merchant Marine; he was at sea in the Atlantic Ocean the night the Titanic sank and some early reports indicated that it was his ship that had gone down. Her mother, Mary Singleton, was from the town of Birkenhead, close to Liverpool. Having spent so much time at sea that their son Harry (also known as Sid) did not recognize him, and because of the shortage of land jobs after the first World War, Harry, Mary, Sid and Marge immigrated to the US in 1921. They settled in Jamaica, a town in the borough of Queens in New York City. Marge attended primary and secondary school in Jamaica.Following high school, Marge attended business school and then went to work at Parents Magazine, whose office was located in Manhattan. In 1944, Marge joined the WAVES, a branch of the United States Naval Reserve during World War II, where she worked in a Navy post office in San Francisco. It was there that she met Robert Cate, who was also in the Navy, and from the town of Almena, Kansas. They married on March 16, 1946 in San Francisco. After being discharged, they travelled back to the New York by train, stopping in Kansas for a time to visit Bob's family. It was her first visit to Kansas.After a short stay in upstate New York, they settled in Elmont, New York, on Long Island. It was there that they raised four children, Ronald, Philip, Richard, and Debora. During this time, Marge worked at the Floral Park Bank. The family would take trips each summer, first to Ormond Beach, Florida to visit Marge's parents (where they had relocated) and then to Almena, Kansas to spend time with Bob's family.In 1973, Marge and Robert moved back to Almena. She worked at the Norton State Hospital for a number of years. Marge became a devoted Kansan, learning to enjoy life in a small rural town. They continued to travel extensively, going back east to visit their children, and going on trips to the Northwest and Alaska. They also visited England and met some of her relatives for the first time.After Bob died in 2001, Marge continued to visit her children in New York, Massachusetts and Florida. She enjoyed working at the Prairie Dog Press, where she was highly praised as an avid proofreader. In 2014 Marge moved to Lawrence to be closer to her daughter. She resided at Brandon Woods until 2017 and then moved to Monterey Village where she stayed until her death.Marge was preceded in death by her parents, brother Sid, husband Bob, and son Ronald. She is survived by her children Philip (Megan), Richard (Barbara), and Debora Rawlings (Richard); nine grandchildren (Dawn, Robert, Terry, Billy, Ronald, Douglas, Darren, Robert, and Petra); five great grandchildren (Jordan, James, Ian, Owen, and Emery); sister-in-law Adelia Wilnerd; nieces (Gayle, Nancy, Barbara); and nephews (James and Robert).GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INURNMENT – Friday, July 3, 2020 – 1:30 p.m.PLACE – Mt. Hope Cemetery – Almena, KSMEMORIAL – Prairie Dog Press – Almena, KS

Marjorie Cate

Rita A. (Pfannenstiel) Bieker, 94, Hays, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Via Christi Village in Hays.

She was born November 22, 1925 in Hays,
 the daughter of Joe M. and Sophie (Rupp) Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; She grew up on a
 farm close to Hays and attended school in Hays.&nbsp; On September 20, 1948 
she was united in marriage to Marvin J. Bieker, and they celebrated 
nearly 34 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 30, 
1982.&nbsp; Rita was a homemaker and a terrific cook and seamstress.&nbsp; She 
assisted Marvin with many farm activities.&nbsp; After the death of her 
husband, she moved to Hays and worked at Bickle Fabrics and later 
Wal-Mart until she retired.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed spending time with 
her grandchildren and so loved playing cards in which she was involved 
in many clubs.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church
 and the St. Nicholas Ladies Guild.

Survivors include two sons; Dale Bieker
 and wife Joyce of Sun City, AZ and Keith Bieker and wife Donna of Hays,
 two daughters; Brenda Stewart and husband Steve of Hays and Myra Taylor
 and husband John of Salina, seven grandchildren; Blake Bieker (Tricia),
 Brandy Hatheway (Mike), Kelsey Bieker, Shelby Stewart, Aaron Stewart, 
Austin Cart, and Connor Cart, three step-grandchildren; Audrea Marciano 
(Salv), Amy Stewart, and Tiffany Clark, six great grandchildren; Brady, 
Jake, and Savannah Bieker, Lauren Hatheway, Ashlyn Taylor, and Rylie 
Cart, six step- great grandchildren; Elijah, Asia, Quincy, Jewelysia, 
Francesco, and Giuliana, a sister-in-law; Rose Ann Bieker of Schoenchen,
 and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband, two brothers; Ignatius and Edward Pfannenstiel, 
seven sisters; Matilda “Tillie” Wittman, Sister M. Carmelyn, Philomena 
“Minnie” Lang, Mary Ann Schmeidler, Edna Jane and Albertine 
Pfannenstiel, and infant Jeanette, and a step grandson; Jonathan Taylor

Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am on
 Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery, Schoenchen.&nbsp; Family will 
receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the 
church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi 
Village in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, 
Hays. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Rita may be shared with the family at
 www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Rita A. (Pfannenstiel) Bieker, 94, Hays, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Via Christi Village in Hays.She was born November 22, 1925 in Hays,
 the daughter of Joe M. and Sophie (Rupp) Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; She grew up on a
 farm close to Hays and attended school in Hays.&nbsp; On September 20, 1948 
she was united in marriage to Marvin J. Bieker, and they celebrated 
nearly 34 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 30, 
1982.&nbsp; Rita was a homemaker and a terrific cook and seamstress.&nbsp; She 
assisted Marvin with many farm activities.&nbsp; After the death of her 
husband, she moved to Hays and worked at Bickle Fabrics and later 
Wal-Mart until she retired.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed spending time with 
her grandchildren and so loved playing cards in which she was involved 
in many clubs.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church
 and the St. Nicholas Ladies Guild.Survivors include two sons; Dale Bieker
 and wife Joyce of Sun City, AZ and Keith Bieker and wife Donna of Hays,
 two daughters; Brenda Stewart and husband Steve of Hays and Myra Taylor
 and husband John of Salina, seven grandchildren; Blake Bieker (Tricia),
 Brandy Hatheway (Mike), Kelsey Bieker, Shelby Stewart, Aaron Stewart, 
Austin Cart, and Connor Cart, three step-grandchildren; Audrea Marciano 
(Salv), Amy Stewart, and Tiffany Clark, six great grandchildren; Brady, 
Jake, and Savannah Bieker, Lauren Hatheway, Ashlyn Taylor, and Rylie 
Cart, six step- great grandchildren; Elijah, Asia, Quincy, Jewelysia, 
Francesco, and Giuliana, a sister-in-law; Rose Ann Bieker of Schoenchen,
 and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband, two brothers; Ignatius and Edward Pfannenstiel, 
seven sisters; Matilda “Tillie” Wittman, Sister M. Carmelyn, Philomena 
“Minnie” Lang, Mary Ann Schmeidler, Edna Jane and Albertine 
Pfannenstiel, and infant Jeanette, and a step grandson; Jonathan TaylorMass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am on
 Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery, Schoenchen.&nbsp; Family will 
receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the 
church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi 
Village in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, 
Hays. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Rita may be shared with the family at
 www.haysmemorial.com

Rita A. (Pfannenstiel) Bieker

Clarence Edward Flores, 45, of Great Bend, Kansas, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, from a tragic accident at Wilson Lake in Lucas, Kansas.

Clarence was born on October 23, 1974, in Clovis, New Mexico, the son of Clarence Ransom and Blanca Flores.  He worked as a clerk O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store in Great Bend, Kansas.

He is survived by his mother Blanca Flores and step father Francisco Perez of Dallas, Texas; sisters Misti Ransom, Tania Flores and  Dominique Redfearn all of Dallas, Texas; aunts Anselma Gutierrez of Abilene, Texas &amp; Zulema Cordova (Roy) of Dripping Springs, Texas, many nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents David &amp; Ludivina Flores and his aunt Dalia Crayton.

Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial service for Clarence will be held in Dallas, Texas at a later date.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is helping the family with the arrangements.

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 </figure>Clarence Edward Flores, 45, of Great Bend, Kansas, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, from a tragic accident at Wilson Lake in Lucas, Kansas.Clarence was born on October 23, 1974, in Clovis, New Mexico, the son of Clarence Ransom and Blanca Flores. He worked as a clerk O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store in Great Bend, Kansas.He is survived by his mother Blanca Flores and step father Francisco Perez of Dallas, Texas; sisters Misti Ransom, Tania Flores and Dominique Redfearn all of Dallas, Texas; aunts Anselma Gutierrez of Abilene, Texas &amp; Zulema Cordova (Roy) of Dripping Springs, Texas, many nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents David &amp; Ludivina Flores and his aunt Dalia Crayton.Cremation has been selected by the family and a memorial service for Clarence will be held in Dallas, Texas at a later date. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is helping the family with the arrangements.

Clarence Edward Flores

Vance Ray Kerksiek, age 55, of Colby, KS, passed away June 21, 2020, in 
North Platte, NE. He was born August 27, 1964, to Leroy and Pauline 
(Daughty) Kerksiek. 
Vance was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort 
Riley, KS, in the Devils Brigade and departed service as a Corporal. 
He met his wife while on a deployment. A friend of his showed him a 
picture of his soon to be wife and they became pen pals and later 
married. 
Vance is survived by his three sons, Daniel, Steven and Cody, who loved 
him and will miss him. He was grandfather to three grandchildren. 
Vance will have his ashes sprinkled at a private location in his home state of Colorado, where he can spend eternity fishing.&nbsp;

Vance Ray Kerksiek, age 55, of Colby, KS, passed away June 21, 2020, in 
North Platte, NE. He was born August 27, 1964, to Leroy and Pauline 
(Daughty) Kerksiek. 
Vance was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was stationed at Fort 
Riley, KS, in the Devils Brigade and departed service as a Corporal. 
He met his wife while on a deployment. A friend of his showed him a 
picture of his soon to be wife and they became pen pals and later 
married. 
Vance is survived by his three sons, Daniel, Steven and Cody, who loved 
him and will miss him. He was grandfather to three grandchildren. 
Vance will have his ashes sprinkled at a private location in his home state of Colorado, where he can spend eternity fishing.&nbsp;

Vance Ray Kerksiek

Mildred Staab Pfannenstiel, 94, of Leawood, KS., formerly of Great Bend and Hays, KS., died peacefully on June 27, 2020. Millie was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Catharine, KS, to John C. and Christina (Schmeidler) Staab. She grew up on a farm near Catharine, northeast of Hays. Millie graduated from Girls Catholic High School (now Thomas More Prep-Marian High) in 1943 and attended Mount St. Scholastica College (now Benedictine College) pursuing a degree in biology.&nbsp; Upon returning to Hays, she worked at the Hays Daily News as a copy editor. In 1949 she married Alvin F. Pfannenstiel and they were married nearly 65 before Al's death in 2014. Al and Millie were also business partners, owning two grocery stores, one in Ellis, KS, then Al's College Market in Hays. Following that, they owned and operated the Airliner Motel in Great Bend, KS, for 18 years. They shared in many of the day-to-day elements of a owning a business. It could be stated that Millie managed the internal details, while Al handled the operations. They retired in 1986 and resided in Great Bend until 2005 when they moved to Leawood. They also continued their involvement in the farming business with the Staab family. Millie was a devout follower of her Catholic faith and most recently a member of Cure of Ars Church (Leawood). She was a former parishioner of St. Patrick’s in Great Bend and an active member/officer of the Daughters of Isabella. Millie is survived by son Don and daughter-in-law, Mitzi Martin Pfannenstiel, and two grandchildren, Kenedy and Campbell Pfannenstiel of Leawood; brother Francis "Frank" Staab and sister-in-law Kathy Staab of Hays; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings and their spouses, Mary (Clarence) Bell, Benno Staab and Virgil (Wilma) Staab. Also, preceding Millie in death was sister-in-law Myra Staab.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 6 at St. Catherine’s Church, Catharine, KS (seven miles northeast of Hays). Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 5 PM to 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays.&nbsp; Monday visitation will be 9 AM – 9:45 AM at the church. The family would like to thank the caring staff of The Forum, where Millie resided the last 4 years; and also Ascend Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to St. Teresa's Academy (Cares Program), c/o The Pfannenstiel Family, 5600 Main, Kansas City, MO 64113. Condolences may be left in the guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Mildred Staab Pfannenstiel, 94, of Leawood, KS., formerly of Great Bend and Hays, KS., died peacefully on June 27, 2020. Millie was born Sept. 18, 1925, in Catharine, KS, to John C. and Christina (Schmeidler) Staab. She grew up on a farm near Catharine, northeast of Hays. Millie graduated from Girls Catholic High School (now Thomas More Prep-Marian High) in 1943 and attended Mount St. Scholastica College (now Benedictine College) pursuing a degree in biology.&nbsp; Upon returning to Hays, she worked at the Hays Daily News as a copy editor. In 1949 she married Alvin F. Pfannenstiel and they were married nearly 65 before Al's death in 2014. Al and Millie were also business partners, owning two grocery stores, one in Ellis, KS, then Al's College Market in Hays. Following that, they owned and operated the Airliner Motel in Great Bend, KS, for 18 years. They shared in many of the day-to-day elements of a owning a business. It could be stated that Millie managed the internal details, while Al handled the operations. They retired in 1986 and resided in Great Bend until 2005 when they moved to Leawood. They also continued their involvement in the farming business with the Staab family. Millie was a devout follower of her Catholic faith and most recently a member of Cure of Ars Church (Leawood). She was a former parishioner of St. Patrick’s in Great Bend and an active member/officer of the Daughters of Isabella. Millie is survived by son Don and daughter-in-law, Mitzi Martin Pfannenstiel, and two grandchildren, Kenedy and Campbell Pfannenstiel of Leawood; brother Francis "Frank" Staab and sister-in-law Kathy Staab of Hays; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by siblings and their spouses, Mary (Clarence) Bell, Benno Staab and Virgil (Wilma) Staab. Also, preceding Millie in death was sister-in-law Myra Staab.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Monday, July 6 at St. Catherine’s Church, Catharine, KS (seven miles northeast of Hays). Burial will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 5 PM to 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays.&nbsp; Monday visitation will be 9 AM – 9:45 AM at the church. The family would like to thank the caring staff of The Forum, where Millie resided the last 4 years; and also Ascend Hospice. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making donations to St. Teresa's Academy (Cares Program), c/o The Pfannenstiel Family, 5600 Main, Kansas City, MO 64113. Condolences may be left in the guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Mildred Staab Pfannenstiel

Rosalie May (Springer) Wood,&nbsp; 83, of Ellsworth, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.

Rosalie was born February 13, 1937 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the daughter of Leslie Adam and Nettie May (Graham) Springer.&nbsp; She grew up in Pleasanton and graduated from Pleasanton High School.&nbsp; She was the Homecoming Queen her Senior year.&nbsp; She also worked at the Dairy Curl and the local bank.

Rosalie was united in marriage to C. Byrne Wood on April 28, 1957 in Pleasanton.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children; Anita, Byrne Lee, Brent and Patricia.&nbsp; They made their home in Pleasanton, Kansas, Salem, Missouri and Ft. Scott, Kansas before moving to Russell in 1969.&nbsp; Then in 2014, they moved to Ellsworth.

Rosalie was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children.&nbsp; She also worked as a Secretary and Organizer. &nbsp;

She was a bookkeeper and receptionist for Dr. Cy Raben in Russell.&nbsp; She taught Sunday School at Trinity United Methodist Church for years.&nbsp; She attended and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell and the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth.&nbsp; She was very instrumental and headed the continuation of the ROAR Art Show in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed decorating and hosting guests and events.&nbsp; She was also a member and officer of Beta Sigma Phi.

Rosalie’s surviving family include her husband of 63 years, C. Byrne of the home; daughters, Anita Hoffhines (Ed) of Ellsworth, Kansas and Patricia Cullum (James) of Brentwood, Tennessee; sons, Byrne Lee Wood (Lisa) of&nbsp; Kennett, Missouri, and Brent Wood of&nbsp; Goodland, Kansas; brothers, Leslie Leon Springer (Dixie) of Joplin, Missouri and David Springer (Hazel) of Kansas City, Missouri; and twelve grandchildren.

Rosalie was preceded in her death by her parents.

Celebration of Rosalie’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth with a lunch to follow at the church.&nbsp; CDC Covid-19 guidelines will be observed.&nbsp; The service will be broadcast live on the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth, Kansas, Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/uumcellsworth/">www.facebook.com/uumcellsworth/</a> .&nbsp; Cremation has been chosen and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; The family will have a private burial of ashes at Maple Grove Cemetery in rural Hammond, Kansas at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with the ROAR Art Show or the Ellsworth First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Rosalie May (Springer) Wood,&nbsp; 83, of Ellsworth, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at the Ellsworth County Medical Center.Rosalie was born February 13, 1937 in Pleasanton, Kansas, the daughter of Leslie Adam and Nettie May (Graham) Springer.&nbsp; She grew up in Pleasanton and graduated from Pleasanton High School.&nbsp; She was the Homecoming Queen her Senior year.&nbsp; She also worked at the Dairy Curl and the local bank.Rosalie was united in marriage to C. Byrne Wood on April 28, 1957 in Pleasanton.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four children; Anita, Byrne Lee, Brent and Patricia.&nbsp; They made their home in Pleasanton, Kansas, Salem, Missouri and Ft. Scott, Kansas before moving to Russell in 1969.&nbsp; Then in 2014, they moved to Ellsworth.Rosalie was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children.&nbsp; She also worked as a Secretary and Organizer. &nbsp;She was a bookkeeper and receptionist for Dr. Cy Raben in Russell.&nbsp; She taught Sunday School at Trinity United Methodist Church for years.&nbsp; She attended and was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell and the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth.&nbsp; She was very instrumental and headed the continuation of the ROAR Art Show in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed decorating and hosting guests and events.&nbsp; She was also a member and officer of Beta Sigma Phi.Rosalie’s surviving family include her husband of 63 years, C. Byrne of the home; daughters, Anita Hoffhines (Ed) of Ellsworth, Kansas and Patricia Cullum (James) of Brentwood, Tennessee; sons, Byrne Lee Wood (Lisa) of&nbsp; Kennett, Missouri, and Brent Wood of&nbsp; Goodland, Kansas; brothers, Leslie Leon Springer (Dixie) of Joplin, Missouri and David Springer (Hazel) of Kansas City, Missouri; and twelve grandchildren.Rosalie was preceded in her death by her parents.Celebration of Rosalie’s Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth with a lunch to follow at the church.&nbsp; CDC Covid-19 guidelines will be observed.&nbsp; The service will be broadcast live on the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth, Kansas, Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/uumcellsworth/">www.facebook.com/uumcellsworth/</a> .&nbsp; Cremation has been chosen and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; The family will have a private burial of ashes at Maple Grove Cemetery in rural Hammond, Kansas at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with the ROAR Art Show or the Ellsworth First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Rosalie May (Springer) Wood

Charlotte M. (Thiele) Mall-Brantley, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living Center.&nbsp;

She was born April 14, 1928, in Norton, Kansas to Franz August and Elsa Dorothy&nbsp; (Wegener) Thiele&nbsp; She married Eugene F. Mall on May 9, 1954, at Norton, Kansas they later separated, and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2001.&nbsp; She married Gordan L. Brantley on March 2, 1982 in Hays, Kansas and he preceded her in death on November 7. 1992.

She was a Funeral Director and homemaker.&nbsp; She owned and operated Mall Mortuary in Hays from 1962 till 1971.&nbsp; Charlotte grew up in Norton, and attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 1962, she was a lifetime member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, in 1984 she joined St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays and was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Hays.&nbsp; Her love and enjoyment in life was her family and her friends. &nbsp;

Survivors include three sons, Frank Mall and wife, Jeannie, Overland Park, KS; John Mall and wife, Rae Ann, Billings, MT; Jim Mall and wife, Sue, Hays, KS; one daughter, Kathy Dinkel and husband Steve, Hays, KS; twelve grandchildren; Jessica Mall, Jeremy Mall (Erica), Joy Mall, Jennifer Norman (Jesse), Hannah Klemm (Philipp), Chad Mall (Heather), Tucker Mall (Jill), Madison Quimby (Ryan) Christopher Dinkel (Visi), Molly Lofstrom (Christopher), Matthew Dinkel (Rebekah), Amanda Dinkel (Indiana Elman); 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Loren Thiele and wife, Greta, AR; two sisters, Wanda Powell, MO; Sharon Meyers, AZ; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Thiele, Colby; Natalie Thiele, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; three brothers, Raymond Thiele, Karl Thiele, Erwin Thiele; two sisters, Eileen Leinwetter and Karen Somers.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 6, 2020, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 20th and Main, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; &nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to Homestead of Hays Assisted Living, Hospice of Hays Medical Center, Holy Family Elementary School and Messiah Lutheran Church.

Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or not feeling well, please use our email or online guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be suggested at the visitation and funeral service.&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>Charlotte M. (Thiele) Mall-Brantley, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living Center.&nbsp;She was born April 14, 1928, in Norton, Kansas to Franz August and Elsa Dorothy&nbsp; (Wegener) Thiele&nbsp; She married Eugene F. Mall on May 9, 1954, at Norton, Kansas they later separated, and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2001.&nbsp; She married Gordan L. Brantley on March 2, 1982 in Hays, Kansas and he preceded her in death on November 7. 1992.She was a Funeral Director and homemaker.&nbsp; She owned and operated Mall Mortuary in Hays from 1962 till 1971.&nbsp; Charlotte grew up in Norton, and attended the Immanuel Lutheran School.&nbsp; She moved to Hays in 1962, she was a lifetime member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church, in 1984 she joined St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays and was a member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Hays.&nbsp; Her love and enjoyment in life was her family and her friends. &nbsp;Survivors include three sons, Frank Mall and wife, Jeannie, Overland Park, KS; John Mall and wife, Rae Ann, Billings, MT; Jim Mall and wife, Sue, Hays, KS; one daughter, Kathy Dinkel and husband Steve, Hays, KS; twelve grandchildren; Jessica Mall, Jeremy Mall (Erica), Joy Mall, Jennifer Norman (Jesse), Hannah Klemm (Philipp), Chad Mall (Heather), Tucker Mall (Jill), Madison Quimby (Ryan) Christopher Dinkel (Visi), Molly Lofstrom (Christopher), Matthew Dinkel (Rebekah), Amanda Dinkel (Indiana Elman); 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Loren Thiele and wife, Greta, AR; two sisters, Wanda Powell, MO; Sharon Meyers, AZ; two sisters-in-law, Wilma Thiele, Colby; Natalie Thiele, FL.She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; three brothers, Raymond Thiele, Karl Thiele, Erwin Thiele; two sisters, Eileen Leinwetter and Karen Somers.Services are 10:00 A.M. Monday, July 6, 2020, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 20th and Main, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery Hays, Kansas.Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to Homestead of Hays Assisted Living, Hospice of Hays Medical Center, Holy Family Elementary School and Messiah Lutheran Church.Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or not feeling well, please use our email or online guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be suggested at the visitation and funeral service.&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>

Charlotte M. (Thiele) Mall-Brantley

James Keith Romine, 86, passed away June 30, 2020, at the University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born July 28, 1933, 
at Harveyville, Kan., to Clair &amp; Mable (Fee) Romine. He married Rita
 Strobel on October 15, 1955, at Great Bend. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, James was a farmer. He was a member 
of Prince of Peace St. Patrick Catholic Church, the VFW Post #3111, and 
American Legion #180. He was on the Board of Directors for the Great 
Bend Coop for 8 years. James enjoyed hunting, playing cards, and 
especially enjoyed being with his family.

Survivors include, his wife Rita Romine of the home; two sons, Kent 
Romine and wife Valerie, and Kevin Romine and wife Tammy, all of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Renee Schneweis and husband Paul of Great Bend, and
 Marita Walls and husband Dan of Elkhart; a brother, Gene Romine of 
Independence, Mo.; a sister, Etta May Stratton of Dallas, Tex.; eight 
grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley, Jessica, Kirk, James, Lindsey, Chad and 
Ryan; six great grandchildren, Trace, Grace, Teegan, Hayden, Raquel and 
Owen; special friend, Chris Garner; and many nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Clair and Mable Romine; a brother, 
Dale Romine; and a sister, Wilma Rodda.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Terrance Klein 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>James Keith Romine, 86, passed away June 30, 2020, at the University 
Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born July 28, 1933, 
at Harveyville, Kan., to Clair &amp; Mable (Fee) Romine. He married Rita
 Strobel on October 15, 1955, at Great Bend. She survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, James was a farmer. He was a member 
of Prince of Peace St. Patrick Catholic Church, the VFW Post #3111, and 
American Legion #180. He was on the Board of Directors for the Great 
Bend Coop for 8 years. James enjoyed hunting, playing cards, and 
especially enjoyed being with his family.Survivors include, his wife Rita Romine of the home; two sons, Kent 
Romine and wife Valerie, and Kevin Romine and wife Tammy, all of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Renee Schneweis and husband Paul of Great Bend, and
 Marita Walls and husband Dan of Elkhart; a brother, Gene Romine of 
Independence, Mo.; a sister, Etta May Stratton of Dallas, Tex.; eight 
grandchildren, Melissa, Ashley, Jessica, Kirk, James, Lindsey, Chad and 
Ryan; six great grandchildren, Trace, Grace, Teegan, Hayden, Raquel and 
Owen; special friend, Chris Garner; and many nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents, Clair and Mable Romine; a brother, 
Dale Romine; and a sister, Wilma Rodda.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 5, 2020 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 6, 2020, at 
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Terrance Klein 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to the St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

James Keith Romine

Willis Earl Crabtree, 91, of Brewster, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at 
Colby Health and Rehab. He was born August 23, 1928, in Utica, KS, to 
Roy and Gertrude (Jacka) Crabtree. 

Willis graduated from Utica High 
School in 1946 and then attended college at Fort Hays State University, 
receiving his bachelor’s degree. He taught at Beeler, KS for one 
semester before joining the United States Army, serving from 1951 to 
1953. After returning from the service he returned to Fort Hays to 
complete his master’s degree. In the Fall of 1954, 

Willis moved to 
Brewster, KS, to start a long career in education, teaching math, 
science and technology. Willis’ teaching career spanned over 50 years at
 Brewster USD 314 and 12 years at Rexford USD 316. Willis was a pioneer 
in bringing technology to Brewster School and continued his love of 
learning while implementing computer education. While at Brewster, he 
met Joyce Randel, a fellow teacher, and they were married on December 
28, 1958. The couple had three daughters and enjoyed 61 years of 
marriage. Willis was a member of the Brewster Lion’s Club, Utica 
American Legion, MACE (Mid-America Association for Computers in 
Education) and NEA (National Education Association). 
Willis was preceded in death by his parents; brother Roy LaFaun Crabtree and son-in-law Charles Chipps. 
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Brewster; children, Bonnie (Shane)
 Holm, of Brewster, Mary Crabtree, of Wooster, OH and Tanya (Rick) 
Szanto, Goodland, KS; sister, Marie Babcock, of Cimarron, KS; 8 
grandchildren, Shanda (Chris) Wagner, Jeremy (Angel) Holm, Spencer Holm,
 Tad Holm, Taylor Ditmars, Whitney Ditmars, Bryan (Shonna) Gray and Jed 
Gray and 15 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020, at 
the Brewster High School, with burial in the Utica Cemetery at 3 p.m. 
Memorials are suggested to the Willis Crabtree Scholarship Fund and can 
be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Willis Earl Crabtree, 91, of Brewster, died Friday, June 26, 2020, at 
Colby Health and Rehab. He was born August 23, 1928, in Utica, KS, to 
Roy and Gertrude (Jacka) Crabtree. Willis graduated from Utica High 
School in 1946 and then attended college at Fort Hays State University, 
receiving his bachelor’s degree. He taught at Beeler, KS for one 
semester before joining the United States Army, serving from 1951 to 
1953. After returning from the service he returned to Fort Hays to 
complete his master’s degree. In the Fall of 1954, Willis moved to 
Brewster, KS, to start a long career in education, teaching math, 
science and technology. Willis’ teaching career spanned over 50 years at
 Brewster USD 314 and 12 years at Rexford USD 316. Willis was a pioneer 
in bringing technology to Brewster School and continued his love of 
learning while implementing computer education. While at Brewster, he 
met Joyce Randel, a fellow teacher, and they were married on December 
28, 1958. The couple had three daughters and enjoyed 61 years of 
marriage. Willis was a member of the Brewster Lion’s Club, Utica 
American Legion, MACE (Mid-America Association for Computers in 
Education) and NEA (National Education Association). 
Willis was preceded in death by his parents; brother Roy LaFaun Crabtree and son-in-law Charles Chipps. 
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, of Brewster; children, Bonnie (Shane)
 Holm, of Brewster, Mary Crabtree, of Wooster, OH and Tanya (Rick) 
Szanto, Goodland, KS; sister, Marie Babcock, of Cimarron, KS; 8 
grandchildren, Shanda (Chris) Wagner, Jeremy (Angel) Holm, Spencer Holm,
 Tad Holm, Taylor Ditmars, Whitney Ditmars, Bryan (Shonna) Gray and Jed 
Gray and 15 great-grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 3, 2020, at 
the Brewster High School, with burial in the Utica Cemetery at 3 p.m. 
Memorials are suggested to the Willis Crabtree Scholarship Fund and can 
be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Willis Earl Crabtree

Charlotte Mall-Brantley, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living Center. 

 Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.

Charlotte Mall-Brantley, age 92, of Hays, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Homestead of Hays Assisted Living Center. Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.

Charlotte Mall-Brantley

Gerald Wayne Stoppel, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

Gerald was born on April 14, 1943, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the son of Edward and Emelia (Heinze) Stoppel.  He grew up on the family farm in Bunker Hill, Kansas in Russell County.  He graduated from Dorrance High School and attended Ft. Hays State University.  He worked on the production line with King of the Road in Russell and for many years worked as a custodian for USD 407.  He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and enjoyed working with the Russell Food bank.  He enjoyed walking his dog Sammy, Kansas University Basketball, listening to country music and insisted on picking up the check for dinner.  He also loved small children and dogs and they loved him.

Surviving family include his sister La Dora M. Meier of Wichita, Kansas; brother in-law Glenn Meier of Wichita, Kansas; sister in-law Janice E. Stoppel of Russell, Kansas; 8 nephews; 1 niece and his beloved dog Sammy.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Junior D. Stoppel and Bennie D. Stoppel.

A graveside service to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 03, 2020, at the Dorrance City Cemetery with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating with burial following.  Viewing and visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, July 02, 2020, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening.  Memorials may be given to the Russell Food Bank and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Gerald Wayne Stoppel, 77, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, June 29, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.Gerald was born on April 14, 1943, in Bunker Hill, Kansas, the son of Edward and Emelia (Heinze) Stoppel. He grew up on the family farm in Bunker Hill, Kansas in Russell County. He graduated from Dorrance High School and attended Ft. Hays State University. He worked on the production line with King of the Road in Russell and for many years worked as a custodian for USD 407. He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and enjoyed working with the Russell Food bank. He enjoyed walking his dog Sammy, Kansas University Basketball, listening to country music and insisted on picking up the check for dinner. He also loved small children and dogs and they loved him.Surviving family include his sister La Dora M. Meier of Wichita, Kansas; brother in-law Glenn Meier of Wichita, Kansas; sister in-law Janice E. Stoppel of Russell, Kansas; 8 nephews; 1 niece and his beloved dog Sammy.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Junior D. Stoppel and Bennie D. Stoppel.A graveside service to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, July 03, 2020, at the Dorrance City Cemetery with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating with burial following. Viewing and visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Thursday, July 02, 2020, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Thursday evening. Memorials may be given to the Russell Food Bank and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Gerald Wayne Stoppel

Alvin LeRoy Volk, 92, of Colby, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Prairie 
Senior Living Complex. 

He was born September 19, 1927, in Campbell, NE, 
to Albert and Louise (Niederklein) Volk. Alvin completed the 8th grade, 
in Franklin, NE and was drafted in to the United States Army in 1946, 
serving 1 year in Korea. Alvin’s first job was working for his uncle 
Julius, in Monument, KS. He then went to work in Colorado for the Works 
Progress Administration and worked on the railroad until they found out 
he was color blind. Alvin then began working at the City of Colby’s 
power plant and in 1957, started his career at the Post Office. He 
worked there for 31 years, before retiring on November 28, 1987. 

Alvin 
married Neva Lois Lyon on July 30, 1954, in Colby, and to this union 
four children were born. When Colby Community College began their GED 
Certificate program Alvin was among the first to sign up and he received
 his GED in 1969. 
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife Neva; son David Volk and daughter-in-law Janice Volk. 
He is survived by his children, Leon (Mary) Volk, of Goodland, KS, 
Martin Volk, of El Dorado Hills, CA and Lora Volk, of Colby; 
daughter-in-law Denise Volk, of Colorado Springs, CO; five 
grandchildren, Joshua (Lexi) Volk, of Garden City, KS, Kinsey Volk and 
Ryan Volk, of Goodland, KS, Kim Wright, of Scott City, KS and Wendi 
Richardson, of Colorado Springs, CO along with four great-grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. A private graveside service will take place Beulah Cemetery, 
Colby followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the church, Citizens Medical 
Center or the Thomas County Historical Society and can be sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Alvin LeRoy Volk, 92, of Colby, died Saturday, June 27, 2020 at Prairie 
Senior Living Complex. He was born September 19, 1927, in Campbell, NE, 
to Albert and Louise (Niederklein) Volk. Alvin completed the 8th grade, 
in Franklin, NE and was drafted in to the United States Army in 1946, 
serving 1 year in Korea. Alvin’s first job was working for his uncle 
Julius, in Monument, KS. He then went to work in Colorado for the Works 
Progress Administration and worked on the railroad until they found out 
he was color blind. Alvin then began working at the City of Colby’s 
power plant and in 1957, started his career at the Post Office. He 
worked there for 31 years, before retiring on November 28, 1987. Alvin 
married Neva Lois Lyon on July 30, 1954, in Colby, and to this union 
four children were born. When Colby Community College began their GED 
Certificate program Alvin was among the first to sign up and he received
 his GED in 1969. 
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; wife Neva; son David Volk and daughter-in-law Janice Volk. 
He is survived by his children, Leon (Mary) Volk, of Goodland, KS, 
Martin Volk, of El Dorado Hills, CA and Lora Volk, of Colby; 
daughter-in-law Denise Volk, of Colorado Springs, CO; five 
grandchildren, Joshua (Lexi) Volk, of Garden City, KS, Kinsey Volk and 
Ryan Volk, of Goodland, KS, Kim Wright, of Scott City, KS and Wendi 
Richardson, of Colorado Springs, CO along with four great-grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby. A private graveside service will take place Beulah Cemetery, 
Colby followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the church, Citizens Medical 
Center or the Thomas County Historical Society and can be sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Alvin LeRoy Volk

Eulalia Sanger, age 94, of Quinter, KS, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter

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 </figure>Eulalia Sanger, age 94, of Quinter, KS, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter

Eulalia Sanger

Mandi Lou Henson, 31, passed away June 28, 2020, at the University of
 Kansas Health System – Great Bend Campus. She was born December 9, 
1988, at Pratt, to Leatrice Ann Henson.

Coming from Kerrville, Texas in 2004, Mandi was a Great Bend 
resident. She loved singing, pranking people and looking at Christmas 
lights. She especially loved her singing hippopotamus.

Survivors include, her mother, Leatrice Christie, her grandmother, 
Alice Martin, her brother Kenneth Martin, and sister, Kyla Martin, all 
of Great Bend; as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 
a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, 
with Pastor David Leroy presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Mandi Henson Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mandi Lou Henson, 31, passed away June 28, 2020, at the University of
 Kansas Health System – Great Bend Campus. She was born December 9, 
1988, at Pratt, to Leatrice Ann Henson.Coming from Kerrville, Texas in 2004, Mandi was a Great Bend 
resident. She loved singing, pranking people and looking at Christmas 
lights. She especially loved her singing hippopotamus.Survivors include, her mother, Leatrice Christie, her grandmother, 
Alice Martin, her brother Kenneth Martin, and sister, Kyla Martin, all 
of Great Bend; as well as many uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 
a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, 
with Pastor David Leroy presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Mandi Henson Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Mandi Lou Henson

Former Phillipsburg resident Naomi Tuxhorn passed away June 28, 
2020, at the Via Christi Broadmoor assisted living in Wichita at the age 
of 90.&nbsp; She was born March 9, 1930, in Phillips County, KS, the daughter 
of Ernest &amp; Jennie (Lanman) Bugbee.

Survivors include her daughters; Charlene Clark of Kechi, KS &amp; 
Marcia Strutt of McPherson, KS; 6 grandchildren &amp; 9 great 
grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in
 the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Dan Klinger 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Naomi Tuxhorn Memorial Fund.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tuesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 
Wednesday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening.

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 </figure>Former Phillipsburg resident Naomi Tuxhorn passed away June 28, 
2020, at the Via Christi Broadmoor assisted living in Wichita at the age 
of 90.&nbsp; She was born March 9, 1930, in Phillips County, KS, the daughter 
of Ernest &amp; Jennie (Lanman) Bugbee.Survivors include her daughters; Charlene Clark of Kechi, KS &amp; 
Marcia Strutt of McPherson, KS; 6 grandchildren &amp; 9 great 
grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in
 the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Dan Klinger 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.Memorial contributions may be made to the Naomi Tuxhorn Memorial Fund.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tuesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 
Wednesday at the funeral home with the family receiving friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 Wednesday evening.

Naomi Tuxhorn

Marguerite Elaine Irby, 92, died June 25, 2020, in Liberal, Kansas. 
She was born to Melvin and Barbara (Rudman) Kenyon, June 16, 1928 in 
Bogue, Kansas. Growing up in Bogue, she and her sister Jean were 
surrounded by many friends and relatives. She graduated from Bogue High 
School in 1945. 
 She met and fell in love with Robert Ara Irby, and soon the two were
 married. They repeated their vows before a Justice of the Peace at Hill
 City, July 18, 1945. This marriage lasted until Robert passed away in 
January 2001.
 Early in their marriage she and Robert lived in Houston, Texas, 
while Robert was in the military. They moved to Bogue in 1945 and 
Liberal in 1966. They returned to Bogue in 1986. Several years after 
Robert’s death, she moved back to Liberal.
 While in Houston and Bogue, Marguerite provided a babysitting 
service. While living in Liberal, she worked in high school cafeteria. 
Soon after returning to Bogue, she worked 20 years at the Dawson Place 
Nursing Home in Hill City. 
 Music of any kind was an important part of Marguerite’s life. She 
sang alto with her favorite song being “Victory in Jesus”. Playing cards
 with family and friends was great entertainment, her specialty being 
pinochle. Watching KU basketball with Robert was a special joy as well.
 Marguerite was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the 
United Methodist Church where she always took an active part in UMW and 
Service Club. The Bogue Ladies TPM Club was rarely missed by her.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert and sister Jean Venich.
 Left to mourn her passing are her three sons: Layton of Wichita, 
Richard (Debbie) of Valley Center, Bret (Elizabeth) of Liberal; two 
daughters: Judith Day of Franklin, Tennessee and Pamela (Gary) Bird of 
Patoka, Illinois; 12 grandchildren: Mitchell Irby (Andrea) of Lawrence, 
Rebecca Irby of Liberal, Jennifer (Zac) Masters of Franklin, Tennessee, 
Jana (Sam) Inman of Lewisburg, Tennessee, Brian (Julie) Bird of Makanda,
 Illinois, Shelli (Rick) Hubler of Salem, Illinois, Matthew Irby of 
Emporia, Tamara (David) LeMonnier of Andover; Douglas (Christin) Irby of
 Bel Aire, Bobby Irby, Johnny Irby and Donny Irby all of Louisiana; 18 
great grandchildren: Jeremiah, Connor, Dylan, Paige, Jared, Marissa, 
Morgan, Joshua, Jonathan, Grady, Landon, Skyler, Ethan, Johnny Jr., 
Dylan, Jarryn, Ryan and Gavin; and many friends and relatives.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Marguerite-Elaine-Irby?obId=15561848#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Marguerite Elaine Irby, 92, died June 25, 2020, in Liberal, Kansas. 
She was born to Melvin and Barbara (Rudman) Kenyon, June 16, 1928 in 
Bogue, Kansas. Growing up in Bogue, she and her sister Jean were 
surrounded by many friends and relatives. She graduated from Bogue High 
School in 1945. 
 She met and fell in love with Robert Ara Irby, and soon the two were
 married. They repeated their vows before a Justice of the Peace at Hill
 City, July 18, 1945. This marriage lasted until Robert passed away in 
January 2001.
 Early in their marriage she and Robert lived in Houston, Texas, 
while Robert was in the military. They moved to Bogue in 1945 and 
Liberal in 1966. They returned to Bogue in 1986. Several years after 
Robert’s death, she moved back to Liberal.
 While in Houston and Bogue, Marguerite provided a babysitting 
service. While living in Liberal, she worked in high school cafeteria. 
Soon after returning to Bogue, she worked 20 years at the Dawson Place 
Nursing Home in Hill City. 
 Music of any kind was an important part of Marguerite’s life. She 
sang alto with her favorite song being “Victory in Jesus”. Playing cards
 with family and friends was great entertainment, her specialty being 
pinochle. Watching KU basketball with Robert was a special joy as well.
 Marguerite was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the 
United Methodist Church where she always took an active part in UMW and 
Service Club. The Bogue Ladies TPM Club was rarely missed by her.
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert and sister Jean Venich.
 Left to mourn her passing are her three sons: Layton of Wichita, 
Richard (Debbie) of Valley Center, Bret (Elizabeth) of Liberal; two 
daughters: Judith Day of Franklin, Tennessee and Pamela (Gary) Bird of 
Patoka, Illinois; 12 grandchildren: Mitchell Irby (Andrea) of Lawrence, 
Rebecca Irby of Liberal, Jennifer (Zac) Masters of Franklin, Tennessee, 
Jana (Sam) Inman of Lewisburg, Tennessee, Brian (Julie) Bird of Makanda,
 Illinois, Shelli (Rick) Hubler of Salem, Illinois, Matthew Irby of 
Emporia, Tamara (David) LeMonnier of Andover; Douglas (Christin) Irby of
 Bel Aire, Bobby Irby, Johnny Irby and Donny Irby all of Louisiana; 18 
great grandchildren: Jeremiah, Connor, Dylan, Paige, Jared, Marissa, 
Morgan, Joshua, Jonathan, Grady, Landon, Skyler, Ethan, Johnny Jr., 
Dylan, Jarryn, Ryan and Gavin; and many friends and relatives.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Marguerite-Elaine-Irby?obId=15561848#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Marguerite Elaine Irby

Richard Dexter "Dick" Boyd, son of Frank W. "Bus" and Mary Folwell (Dexter) Boyd, was born December 12, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas, and passed away at 12 noon on June 25, 2020, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 83.

Dick grew up in Mankato, Kansas, where his family owned and published the Jewell County Record.&nbsp; He graduated from Mankato High School with the class of 1955 and was then offered a full-ride scholarship to play football for Kansas State University.&nbsp; While at K-State, Dick was a two-year letterman in football and was voted the Most Inspirational Player by his football teammates.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Army ROTC.

He graduated with a degree in technical journalism in 1959. &nbsp; Following his graduation, Dick married the love of his life, Mary Beth Brooks, on August 15, 1959, in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; Dick entered the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and was stationed at numerous bases including Fayetteville, North Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland; and Columbus, Georgia.&nbsp; During that time, Dick also realized his dream of coaching football.&nbsp; As head coach, Dick led the football team to a co-championship of the Fort Bragg League in 1961.

Following his discharge in 1962, Dick and Mary Beth moved to Phillipsburg, Kansas, where he worked for eight years at the Phillips County Review, the newspaper published by his uncle, McDill "Huck" Boyd.&nbsp; During his time employed at the Review, Dick served as advertising manager, reporter and photographer.&nbsp; Phillipsburg is also where Dick and Mary Beth started their family with the addition of their two children, Larry and Becky.

In 1970, Dick and Mary Beth purchased the Norton Daily Telegram and Wilson-Carter Printers, Inc., making their home in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; Together, they were owners and publishers of the Telegram until they sold the newspaper in 2002.&nbsp; Dick continued as sportswriter, proofreader and performed other duties for another 18 years at the Norton Telegram.

Dick was an active member of the Norton First United Methodist Church and the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63.&nbsp; He was president of the Norton Area Chamber of Commerce in 1974 and served on the Valley Hope Association board of directors from 1970-1976. Dick received an Honorary Chapter Degree from the Norton Future Farmers of American in 1974.

He was a member of the Norton Lion's Club for over 50 years and was also a past member of the Norton Rotary Club.

Dick was honored as the Tommy Davidson Blue Jay Booster of the year in 2001 and was the recipient of the Kansas State High School Activities Association Oscar Stauffer Award for Sports Writing in 2006.

The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association selected Dick as Media Person of the Year in 1992, 2000 and 2009.

Dick was also involved with the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas for a number of years, including serving on the board of officers.&nbsp; He was president in 2006.

Dick served his alma mater in another capacity after he was elected to the Kansas State Alumni Association board of directors.

Dick's interest in physical fitness led to him participating in the annual Biking Across Kansas event for 12 straight summers.&nbsp; The enthusiasm he demonstrated for this "summer camp on wheels" as he called it, was noticed, as in 1990 he was the BAK Spirit Award winner, being selected from among the hundreds of bicyclists who made the border-to-border trek.

For many years, Dick was a member of the selection committee for the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game.&nbsp; The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame was very important to Dick as he not only voted to select those who would be inducted, but he aggressively urged the Kansas Legislature to pass legislation to fund the continuation of its existence.

During his time with the Telegram, a number of organizations presented him with awards of appreciation for his support of their efforts.&nbsp; Among those would be the Norton County Conservation District, Norton County 4-H clubs, the Norton Fire Department, U.S. Jaycees, the Norton Future Farmers of America, USD 211, the Norton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Boot Hill All-Star Basketball Classic, and the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Museum Association.

Near the end of his life, Dick, along with his wife Mary Beth, were touched and honored to be the 2020 recipients of the Huck Boyd Award for Community Journalism.

Survivors include: his loving wife, Mary Beth Boyd, of their home in Norton; his son, Lawrence Alexander (Larry) Boyd, Colorado Springs, Colorado; his daughter, Rebecca Anne "Becky" Allen, London, England; his granddaughter, Emily Iris Allen, London; one sister, Elizabeth Boyd James, Bethesda, Maryland; one brother-in-law, Jim Logback, Hill City, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Diane Boyd, Hill City; two nephews and six nieces; other relatives and many friends.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, Lawrence and Anita Brooks, one sister, Frances (Boyd) Logback, and one brother, Robert A. "Bob" Boyd.

Private Family Service - Friday, July 3, 2020 - 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church - Norton, KS

Interment - Friday, July 3, 2020 - 3 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery - Concordia, KS

Visitation - Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. At Enfield Funeral Home - 215 W. Main - Norton, KS

The Dick Boyd Memorial Fund has been established and condolences may be sent to&nbsp;www.enfieldfh.com.

Arrangements by Enfield Funeral Home of Norton.

A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, July 10, 2020 - 7 p.m. Kickoff at Travis Field, Norton, KS.

The family welcomes anyone wishing to take part in the tribute service, by sharing their thoughts or reflections, to send an email to: rdandmbboyd@ruraltel.net&nbsp; —&nbsp; so that all who would like to be included in the celebration can do so.

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 </figure>Richard Dexter "Dick" Boyd, son of Frank W. "Bus" and Mary Folwell (Dexter) Boyd, was born December 12, 1936, in Concordia, Kansas, and passed away at 12 noon on June 25, 2020, at the Kearney Regional Medical Center in Kearney, Nebraska, at the age of 83.Dick grew up in Mankato, Kansas, where his family owned and published the Jewell County Record.&nbsp; He graduated from Mankato High School with the class of 1955 and was then offered a full-ride scholarship to play football for Kansas State University.&nbsp; While at K-State, Dick was a two-year letterman in football and was voted the Most Inspirational Player by his football teammates.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and Army ROTC.He graduated with a degree in technical journalism in 1959. &nbsp; Following his graduation, Dick married the love of his life, Mary Beth Brooks, on August 15, 1959, in Concordia, Kansas.&nbsp; Dick entered the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and was stationed at numerous bases including Fayetteville, North Carolina; Baltimore, Maryland; and Columbus, Georgia.&nbsp; During that time, Dick also realized his dream of coaching football.&nbsp; As head coach, Dick led the football team to a co-championship of the Fort Bragg League in 1961.Following his discharge in 1962, Dick and Mary Beth moved to Phillipsburg, Kansas, where he worked for eight years at the Phillips County Review, the newspaper published by his uncle, McDill "Huck" Boyd.&nbsp; During his time employed at the Review, Dick served as advertising manager, reporter and photographer.&nbsp; Phillipsburg is also where Dick and Mary Beth started their family with the addition of their two children, Larry and Becky.In 1970, Dick and Mary Beth purchased the Norton Daily Telegram and Wilson-Carter Printers, Inc., making their home in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; Together, they were owners and publishers of the Telegram until they sold the newspaper in 2002.&nbsp; Dick continued as sportswriter, proofreader and performed other duties for another 18 years at the Norton Telegram.Dick was an active member of the Norton First United Methodist Church and the Harmonson-Redd American Legion Post #63.&nbsp; He was president of the Norton Area Chamber of Commerce in 1974 and served on the Valley Hope Association board of directors from 1970-1976. Dick received an Honorary Chapter Degree from the Norton Future Farmers of American in 1974.He was a member of the Norton Lion's Club for over 50 years and was also a past member of the Norton Rotary Club.Dick was honored as the Tommy Davidson Blue Jay Booster of the year in 2001 and was the recipient of the Kansas State High School Activities Association Oscar Stauffer Award for Sports Writing in 2006.The Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association selected Dick as Media Person of the Year in 1992, 2000 and 2009.Dick was also involved with the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas for a number of years, including serving on the board of officers.&nbsp; He was president in 2006.Dick served his alma mater in another capacity after he was elected to the Kansas State Alumni Association board of directors.Dick's interest in physical fitness led to him participating in the annual Biking Across Kansas event for 12 straight summers.&nbsp; The enthusiasm he demonstrated for this "summer camp on wheels" as he called it, was noticed, as in 1990 he was the BAK Spirit Award winner, being selected from among the hundreds of bicyclists who made the border-to-border trek.For many years, Dick was a member of the selection committee for the Kansas Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game.&nbsp; The Kansas Sports Hall of Fame was very important to Dick as he not only voted to select those who would be inducted, but he aggressively urged the Kansas Legislature to pass legislation to fund the continuation of its existence.During his time with the Telegram, a number of organizations presented him with awards of appreciation for his support of their efforts.&nbsp; Among those would be the Norton County Conservation District, Norton County 4-H clubs, the Norton Fire Department, U.S. Jaycees, the Norton Future Farmers of America, USD 211, the Norton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Boot Hill All-Star Basketball Classic, and the Dane G. Hansen Memorial Museum Association.Near the end of his life, Dick, along with his wife Mary Beth, were touched and honored to be the 2020 recipients of the Huck Boyd Award for Community Journalism.Survivors include: his loving wife, Mary Beth Boyd, of their home in Norton; his son, Lawrence Alexander (Larry) Boyd, Colorado Springs, Colorado; his daughter, Rebecca Anne "Becky" Allen, London, England; his granddaughter, Emily Iris Allen, London; one sister, Elizabeth Boyd James, Bethesda, Maryland; one brother-in-law, Jim Logback, Hill City, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Diane Boyd, Hill City; two nephews and six nieces; other relatives and many friends.Dick was preceded in death by his parents, his parents-in-law, Lawrence and Anita Brooks, one sister, Frances (Boyd) Logback, and one brother, Robert A. "Bob" Boyd.Private Family Service - Friday, July 3, 2020 - 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church - Norton, KSInterment - Friday, July 3, 2020 - 3 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery - Concordia, KSVisitation - Thursday, July 2, 2020 - 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. At Enfield Funeral Home - 215 W. Main - Norton, KSThe Dick Boyd Memorial Fund has been established and condolences may be sent to&nbsp;www.enfieldfh.com.Arrangements by Enfield Funeral Home of Norton.A Celebration of Life will take place on Friday, July 10, 2020 - 7 p.m. Kickoff at Travis Field, Norton, KS.The family welcomes anyone wishing to take part in the tribute service, by sharing their thoughts or reflections, to send an email to: rdandmbboyd@ruraltel.net&nbsp; —&nbsp; so that all who would like to be included in the celebration can do so.

Richard Dexter 'Dick' Boyd 

Mason D. Wright, age 25, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 30, 1994 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Rodney J. &amp; Judith L. Clinton Wright.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a car detailer at J&amp;R Car &amp; Truck in Scott City, Kansas. He was a 2013 Scott Community High School Graduate and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Mason had a love of fast cars and dirt bikes. Survivors include his Parents - Rodney &amp; Judith Wright of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - Ericka &amp; Alan Collier of Kechi, Kansas, Grandparents - Wilbur &amp; Vicki Wright of Scott City, Kansas, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by One Sister - Melody Wright, Grandparents - Ward &amp; Charlotte Clinton, One Uncle - Shawn Clinton, One Aunt - Virginia Clinton and a good friend - Nick Kough. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Arlen Ankle presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Mason Wright Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. There will be no public visitation times.

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 </figure>Mason D. Wright, age 25, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 30, 1994 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Rodney J. &amp; Judith L. Clinton Wright.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a car detailer at J&amp;R Car &amp; Truck in Scott City, Kansas. He was a 2013 Scott Community High School Graduate and was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Mason had a love of fast cars and dirt bikes. Survivors include his Parents - Rodney &amp; Judith Wright of Scott City, Kansas, One Sister - Ericka &amp; Alan Collier of Kechi, Kansas, Grandparents - Wilbur &amp; Vicki Wright of Scott City, Kansas, and numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews. He was preceded in death by One Sister - Melody Wright, Grandparents - Ward &amp; Charlotte Clinton, One Uncle - Shawn Clinton, One Aunt - Virginia Clinton and a good friend - Nick Kough. Graveside Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Arlen Ankle presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Mason Wright Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes. There will be no public visitation times.

Mason D. Wright

Jill Schierling, 62, died June 21, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center in 
Wichita.  She was born February 22, 1958 in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to 
Jesse and Marietta (Cottrill) Westbrook.  She married Duane Schierling 
February 23, 1980, in Quinter, Kansas.  

Survivors include: son, Ryan 
(Mellissa) Schierling of Lehigh; daughters, Megan (Nick) Hein of rural 
Hillsboro, Melissa (Dustin) Enns of Lehigh; brother, Kerry Westbrook of 
Canadian, Texas; sisters, Marcheta Kay Perkins of Lakewood, Colorado, 
Doris Landree of Ironton, Minnesota, Patti Jo Elliott of Ozark, 
Missouri; 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by: husband, Duane Schierling in
 2009. Committal service 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Gnadenau 
cemetery rural Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Gaylord Goertzen. 
Memorials to Kansas Heart Association in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. 
Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online condolences at 
www.jostfuneralhome.com
 Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin
 Jill Raye (Westbrook) Schierling was born in Phillipsburg, KS on 
February 22, 1958 to Marietta (Cottrill) Westbrook and Jesse Eugene 
Westbrook. She joined four older siblings at home, Marcheta Kaye, Doris 
Jean, Kerry Lee, and Patti Jo. She was a happy and joyful child growing 
up taking full advantage of the attention and love she received being 
the baby of the family. She admired and looked up to her brother and 
sisters. In 1962, her parents divorced while she was at the tender age 
of 4. Through this difficult time she became even closer with her 
siblings and especially her mom. 
 Jill moved many times while growing up, 14 to be exact. When 
speaking about her childhood this is often something she would talk 
about. In 1972, when in the 8th grade, Jill moved for a brief period to 
Richland, Washington with her mom. She occasionally spoke about her 
experience in the beautiful state and enjoyed visiting the ocean. She 
has many fond memories of those days. 
 In 1976, Jill graduated from Phillipsburg High School, in 
Phillipsburg, KS. She went on to attend Colby Community College and 
studied nursing earning her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 
1977. She worked at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, KS.
 In 1979 Jill met the love of her life while at a dance. After a 
short 3 month courtship, Jill married Duane Alan Schierling on February 
23, 1980 in Quinter, KS at the Church of the Brethren. They settled in 
their first home on the family farm in Quinter while Duane pursued his 
dream of a large hog operation. While on the farm in 1981, she became a 
mother for the first time- welcoming daughter Megan Marie. In 1982, Jill
 and Duane moved to Newton, KS and Jill’s desire to be a stay-at-home 
mom came to be. In 1984, she welcomed her second daughter, Melissa Kay, 
on December 14, 1984. Throughout her years in Newton she was an active 
member of the church and participated in many church activities, 
including being a Sunday School Teacher and introducing her children to 
the Lord’s Word. 
 In 1987, Jill suffered the loss of her father, Gene, and shortly 
after the loss of her mother, Marietta, in 1988. This proved to be a 
very challenging time in Jill’s life. She greatly missed her mom and 
often spoke of her longing to be with her. In 1989 Jill was blessed with
 her only son, Ryan Scott, on April 5. In 1991, Jill and Duane moved 
their family to Hillsboro, KS to bring their children up in a small, 
quiet rural town. 
 Jill enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and keeping her home tidy, her
 hobbies included gardening, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, 
crocheting, and fishing with the family. After her children were older, 
she went back to work as a CMA to assist the elderly in care. She loved 
sharing stories about her day at work and the joy it brought her. 
 In 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and faced it bravely 
while completing treatment. Her breast cancer treatment ultimately 
caused her to have cardiomyopathy which resulted in congestive heart 
failure. Despite the discouraging news, we still celebrated her recovery
 as a breast cancer survivor! She remained an active part of her 
children and grandchildren’s lives and enjoyed going to their sports 
activities and programs. She brought a comical sense of humor to our 
family and always was the first to make a light hearted joke during a 
difficult time. 
 In 2009, her husband, Duane, predeceased her in death. This was 
another challenging time in Jill’s life and left her with many 
unanswered questions. But her faith and confidence in the Lord 
ultimately helped her through. 
 On June 13, 2020 she was admitted to Wesley Hospital with trouble 
breathing. She had struggled for the past year with maintaining her 
heart health. In an unfortunate turn of events, she needed surgery and 
her heart was not strong enough to withstand the stress if surgery 
should take place. On June 21, 2020 with her three children and sister 
Pat at her side holding her hand she took her last breath and left us to
 be with the Lord to have eternal life.
 Jill joins her husband-Duane, mom-Marietta, dad-Gene, nephew-Chad 
and grandparents in eternity. Those left to carry on her memory include 
Ryan (Mellissa) Schierling, Melissa (Dustin) Enns, Megan (Nick) Hein, 
Marcheta (Verlyn) Perkins, Doris (Dave) Landree, Kerry (Jo) Westbrook, 
Patti (John) Elliott, 7 cherished grandchildren, and many nieces and 
nephews.

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 </figure>Jill Schierling, 62, died June 21, 2020, at Wesley Medical Center in 
Wichita. She was born February 22, 1958 in Phillipsburg, Kansas, to 
Jesse and Marietta (Cottrill) Westbrook. She married Duane Schierling 
February 23, 1980, in Quinter, Kansas. Survivors include: son, Ryan 
(Mellissa) Schierling of Lehigh; daughters, Megan (Nick) Hein of rural 
Hillsboro, Melissa (Dustin) Enns of Lehigh; brother, Kerry Westbrook of 
Canadian, Texas; sisters, Marcheta Kay Perkins of Lakewood, Colorado, 
Doris Landree of Ironton, Minnesota, Patti Jo Elliott of Ozark, 
Missouri; 7 grandchildren. Predeceased by: husband, Duane Schierling in
 2009. Committal service 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 26, 2020 at Gnadenau 
cemetery rural Hillsboro officiated by Pastor Gaylord Goertzen. 
Memorials to Kansas Heart Association in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. 
Box 266 Hillsboro, Kansas 67063. Online condolences at 
www.jostfuneralhome.com
 Life Sketch Taken from the Funeral Bulletin
 Jill Raye (Westbrook) Schierling was born in Phillipsburg, KS on 
February 22, 1958 to Marietta (Cottrill) Westbrook and Jesse Eugene 
Westbrook. She joined four older siblings at home, Marcheta Kaye, Doris 
Jean, Kerry Lee, and Patti Jo. She was a happy and joyful child growing 
up taking full advantage of the attention and love she received being 
the baby of the family. She admired and looked up to her brother and 
sisters. In 1962, her parents divorced while she was at the tender age 
of 4. Through this difficult time she became even closer with her 
siblings and especially her mom. 
 Jill moved many times while growing up, 14 to be exact. When 
speaking about her childhood this is often something she would talk 
about. In 1972, when in the 8th grade, Jill moved for a brief period to 
Richland, Washington with her mom. She occasionally spoke about her 
experience in the beautiful state and enjoyed visiting the ocean. She 
has many fond memories of those days. 
 In 1976, Jill graduated from Phillipsburg High School, in 
Phillipsburg, KS. She went on to attend Colby Community College and 
studied nursing earning her degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 
1977. She worked at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Hays, KS.
 In 1979 Jill met the love of her life while at a dance. After a 
short 3 month courtship, Jill married Duane Alan Schierling on February 
23, 1980 in Quinter, KS at the Church of the Brethren. They settled in 
their first home on the family farm in Quinter while Duane pursued his 
dream of a large hog operation. While on the farm in 1981, she became a 
mother for the first time- welcoming daughter Megan Marie. In 1982, Jill
 and Duane moved to Newton, KS and Jill’s desire to be a stay-at-home 
mom came to be. In 1984, she welcomed her second daughter, Melissa Kay, 
on December 14, 1984. Throughout her years in Newton she was an active 
member of the church and participated in many church activities, 
including being a Sunday School Teacher and introducing her children to 
the Lord’s Word. 
 In 1987, Jill suffered the loss of her father, Gene, and shortly 
after the loss of her mother, Marietta, in 1988. This proved to be a 
very challenging time in Jill’s life. She greatly missed her mom and 
often spoke of her longing to be with her. In 1989 Jill was blessed with
 her only son, Ryan Scott, on April 5. In 1991, Jill and Duane moved 
their family to Hillsboro, KS to bring their children up in a small, 
quiet rural town. 
 Jill enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom and keeping her home tidy, her
 hobbies included gardening, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing, 
crocheting, and fishing with the family. After her children were older, 
she went back to work as a CMA to assist the elderly in care. She loved 
sharing stories about her day at work and the joy it brought her. 
 In 2000, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and faced it bravely 
while completing treatment. Her breast cancer treatment ultimately 
caused her to have cardiomyopathy which resulted in congestive heart 
failure. Despite the discouraging news, we still celebrated her recovery
 as a breast cancer survivor! She remained an active part of her 
children and grandchildren’s lives and enjoyed going to their sports 
activities and programs. She brought a comical sense of humor to our 
family and always was the first to make a light hearted joke during a 
difficult time. 
 In 2009, her husband, Duane, predeceased her in death. This was 
another challenging time in Jill’s life and left her with many 
unanswered questions. But her faith and confidence in the Lord 
ultimately helped her through. 
 On June 13, 2020 she was admitted to Wesley Hospital with trouble 
breathing. She had struggled for the past year with maintaining her 
heart health. In an unfortunate turn of events, she needed surgery and 
her heart was not strong enough to withstand the stress if surgery 
should take place. On June 21, 2020 with her three children and sister 
Pat at her side holding her hand she took her last breath and left us to
 be with the Lord to have eternal life.
 Jill joins her husband-Duane, mom-Marietta, dad-Gene, nephew-Chad 
and grandparents in eternity. Those left to carry on her memory include 
Ryan (Mellissa) Schierling, Melissa (Dustin) Enns, Megan (Nick) Hein, 
Marcheta (Verlyn) Perkins, Doris (Dave) Landree, Kerry (Jo) Westbrook, 
Patti (John) Elliott, 7 cherished grandchildren, and many nieces and 
nephews.

Jill Schierling

Frederick Dean Kempke, 83, of Claflin, Kansas, died Saturday, June 
27, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He 
was born October 18, 1936, at Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of George 
Oakland and Rose Pauline (Schneider) Kempke.

Dean graduated from Holyrood High School in 1955. On October 29, 
1955, he married Janice I. Swalley in Holyrood, Kansas. She survives.

Dean spent his career working in the oilfield doing various jobs and 
retired from Harbison-Fisher after 22 years as a pump salesman. He was 
known by many as one of the best in the business. He was a member of 
Zion Lutheran Church in Claflin and served as a cook in the Army 
National Guard. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers, keeping his yard 
mowed, cleaning his vehicles, making custom engraved limestone rocks and
 spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.

Other survivors include three sons: David Kempke and wife Denise of 
Claflin, KS, Randy Kempke of North Kansas City, MO, and Brad Kempke and 
wife Robin of Johnson, KS; a brother, Wayne Kempke and wife Carol of 
Hutchinson; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Kaye Schroeder.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00
 p.m. with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home in Hoisington, KS.

Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020, 
at Zion Lutheran Church in Claflin with Pastor Daniel Harders 
officiating. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Claflin Ambulance Fund 
or Zion Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Frederick Dean Kempke, 83, of Claflin, Kansas, died Saturday, June 
27, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas. He 
was born October 18, 1936, at Ellsworth, Kansas, the son of George 
Oakland and Rose Pauline (Schneider) Kempke.Dean graduated from Holyrood High School in 1955. On October 29, 
1955, he married Janice I. Swalley in Holyrood, Kansas. She survives.Dean spent his career working in the oilfield doing various jobs and 
retired from Harbison-Fisher after 22 years as a pump salesman. He was 
known by many as one of the best in the business. He was a member of 
Zion Lutheran Church in Claflin and served as a cook in the Army 
National Guard. He enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers, keeping his yard 
mowed, cleaning his vehicles, making custom engraved limestone rocks and
 spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.Other survivors include three sons: David Kempke and wife Denise of 
Claflin, KS, Randy Kempke of North Kansas City, MO, and Brad Kempke and 
wife Robin of Johnson, KS; a brother, Wayne Kempke and wife Carol of 
Hutchinson; 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Sharon Kaye Schroeder.Visitation will be Wednesday, July 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00
 p.m. with family present from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke 
Funeral Home in Hoisington, KS.Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020, 
at Zion Lutheran Church in Claflin with Pastor Daniel Harders 
officiating. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Claflin Ambulance Fund 
or Zion Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Frederick Dean Kempke

Alvin Louis Schoenberger, age 68, 0f Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. He was born January 19, 1952, in WaKeeney to Ben and Catherine (McGinty) Schoenberger. He attended Ellis High School and Fort Hays State University. Alvin had worked at the Kansas Coliseum and the Bierock Kitchen both in Wichita.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, hunting, collecting knives and fossils, photography, art and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by three brothers, Leonard of Ellis, Bernie (Laura) of Ellis and Ken of Wichita; a sister, Sharon Sommers of Victoria, Kansas as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Marilyn King and Gloria Jayne and a brother, Eugene R. Schoenberger. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday July 2, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Memorial contributions are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family and may be sent in care of the funeral chapel. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Alvin Louis Schoenberger, age 68, 0f Ellis, Kansas, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. He was born January 19, 1952, in WaKeeney to Ben and Catherine (McGinty) Schoenberger. He attended Ellis High School and Fort Hays State University. Alvin had worked at the Kansas Coliseum and the Bierock Kitchen both in Wichita.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. He enjoyed playing horseshoes, hunting, collecting knives and fossils, photography, art and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by three brothers, Leonard of Ellis, Bernie (Laura) of Ellis and Ken of Wichita; a sister, Sharon Sommers of Victoria, Kansas as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Marilyn King and Gloria Jayne and a brother, Eugene R. Schoenberger. Funeral services will be 10 AM Thursday July 2, 2020, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Memorial contributions are suggested to be used according to the wishes of the family and may be sent in care of the funeral chapel. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Alvin Louis Schoenberger

James Samuel Fritzler, 85, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on November 16, 1934 in 
Ness City, Kansas, the son of Sam and Freda (Sauer) Fritzler.

Jim was a 1953 graduate of Ness City High School, a member of the 
United Methodist Church, Ness City, and a United States Army Veteran. 
After returning home in 1956 from service in Germany, Jim worked for his
 father at Fritzler’s IGA grocery store until he decided to pursue 
farming and ranching full time. On October 27, 1957, Jim married the 
love of his life, Ila Jones, in Ness City, Kansas and they were happily 
married for 62 years. Together they raised two sons and spent a lifetime
 supporting Ness County historic preservation, development and numerous 
activities.

A sincere man with firm beliefs, Jim was never idle and had a talent 
for cooking, gardening and storytelling. He found great joy in his 
family and strong faith as well as the many traditions he shared will be
 carried on for generations to come.

Jim is survived by his wife, Ila; sons, Paul Fritzler and his wife, 
Dianna (Parker, CO, and Kelly Fritzler and his wife, Laurie (Paonia, 
CO); sister, Betty Benson (San Antonio, TX); and three granddaughters, 
Haley Rabson, Lauren Fritzler, and Carsyn Fritzler. He was preceded in 
death by his parents.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020, 4:00 PM, at 
the United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Inurnment will 
immediately follow at the Ness City Cemetery. Friends may call 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday, 
July 2, 2020 to sign the book.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation.

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 </figure>James Samuel Fritzler, 85, passed away on May 27, 2020 at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on November 16, 1934 in 
Ness City, Kansas, the son of Sam and Freda (Sauer) Fritzler.Jim was a 1953 graduate of Ness City High School, a member of the 
United Methodist Church, Ness City, and a United States Army Veteran. 
After returning home in 1956 from service in Germany, Jim worked for his
 father at Fritzler’s IGA grocery store until he decided to pursue 
farming and ranching full time. On October 27, 1957, Jim married the 
love of his life, Ila Jones, in Ness City, Kansas and they were happily 
married for 62 years. Together they raised two sons and spent a lifetime
 supporting Ness County historic preservation, development and numerous 
activities.A sincere man with firm beliefs, Jim was never idle and had a talent 
for cooking, gardening and storytelling. He found great joy in his 
family and strong faith as well as the many traditions he shared will be
 carried on for generations to come.Jim is survived by his wife, Ila; sons, Paul Fritzler and his wife, 
Dianna (Parker, CO, and Kelly Fritzler and his wife, Laurie (Paonia, 
CO); sister, Betty Benson (San Antonio, TX); and three granddaughters, 
Haley Rabson, Lauren Fritzler, and Carsyn Fritzler. He was preceded in 
death by his parents.A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 3, 2020, 4:00 PM, at 
the United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Inurnment will 
immediately follow at the Ness City Cemetery. Friends may call 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM Thursday, 
July 2, 2020 to sign the book.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation.

James Samuel Fritzler

Neva Butcher, age 98, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Neva Butcher, age 98, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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