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

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

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

Michael Paul Wainscott

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vic Lang

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

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

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

Richard L. Lewis

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

R.D. Rothe

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ervin C. Schneider

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tamara Rayette Conser

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mickey Calvin Myrick, MD

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

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

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

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

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

Melissa Renee Tammen

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

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

Vance Ray Kerksiek

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

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

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

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

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

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

James Earl Heeler

Averyn Leigh Hamel, infant daughter of Brandon and Lindsey (Graham) 
Hamel, went to her heavenly home on June 17, 2020. She was born on June 
2, 2020 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.	
 She is survived by her parents, Brandon and Lindsey Hamel of Damar; 
brothers, Rylan “Bubba” Hamel, Weston “Hambone” Hamel, and Layton “Bear”
 Hamel; maternal grandparents, Leo and Claudette Graham; paternal 
grandparents Larry Hamel and Lorie Hamel; great-grandparents, Alvin 
Hamel and Barbara Hamel; aunts and uncles, Eric and Shondra Haussermann 
of Republican City, NE, Nathaniel Graham and Katie Wright of Hunter, KS,
 Haley Graham of Beaver City, NE, and Lawrence “Butch” and Traci Hamel 
of Damar, KS; and several cousins.
 She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents and a set of paternal great-grandparents.
 A private family service will be held with interment at the Plainville City Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to Averyn Leigh Hamel Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Averyn Leigh Hamel, infant daughter of Brandon and Lindsey (Graham) 
Hamel, went to her heavenly home on June 17, 2020. She was born on June 
2, 2020 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.	
 She is survived by her parents, Brandon and Lindsey Hamel of Damar; 
brothers, Rylan “Bubba” Hamel, Weston “Hambone” Hamel, and Layton “Bear”
 Hamel; maternal grandparents, Leo and Claudette Graham; paternal 
grandparents Larry Hamel and Lorie Hamel; great-grandparents, Alvin 
Hamel and Barbara Hamel; aunts and uncles, Eric and Shondra Haussermann 
of Republican City, NE, Nathaniel Graham and Katie Wright of Hunter, KS,
 Haley Graham of Beaver City, NE, and Lawrence “Butch” and Traci Hamel 
of Damar, KS; and several cousins.
 She is preceded in death by her maternal great-grandparents and a set of paternal great-grandparents.
 A private family service will be held with interment at the Plainville City Cemetery.
 Memorials are suggested to Averyn Leigh Hamel Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663.

Averyn Leigh Hamel

James W. Mattke, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; Jim was born 
July 20, 1933, on the family homestead near Ogallah, Kansas, to Paul 
Mattke and Gladys Pierce.

He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1951.&nbsp; Upon 
graduation, he enlisted in the United State Air Force. At age 20, he 
married Beverly Mae Sellers on May 23, 1954, in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Jim and 
Bev then returned to Travis Air Force Base, California, where their 
first son, Scott D Mattke was born.&nbsp; Two weeks after his transfer to 
Nebraska, their daughter, Kathrine K. Mattke was born.&nbsp; The family moved
 to England for four years where their two youngest sons, Charles E 
Mattke and Steven L Mattke, were born.&nbsp; While in Europe they traveled to
 Holland, Scotland and France.&nbsp; They returned to the United States until
 1968 when Jim was transferred to Guam, USA, where they lived for three 
years and nine months.&nbsp; During their time on Guam, they were able to 
visit Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and Okinawa.&nbsp; 
Jim was then transferred back to the United States retired from the 
United States Air Force in 1972.

After Jim’s retirement, they returned to WaKeeney, Kansas, where Jim 
was a partner in D. J. Flowers for several years.&nbsp; In 1980, they moved 
to West Plains, Missouri, where they enjoyed water skiing, wood working,
 horseback riding and showing Fox Trotting horses.&nbsp; After Bev passed 
away on June 20, 2003, Jim returned to WaKeeney in 2005.

Jim is survived by his three sons, Scott (Georgianna) of Wichita, KS,
 Chuck (Lori) of Ogallah, KS, Steve (Marjorie) of Augusta, KS; daughter,
 Kathrine Simonsen of Wichita, KS; six grandchildren, Crystle Mattke 
(Tony Cady), Springfield, MO, Cory Mattke, Augusta, Ks, Susan (Dylan) 
Strawn, Wichita, KS; Casey (Kambi) Mattke, Savage, MN, Eve Simonsen, 
Leesville, SC, and Melia (Brandon) Washington, Spring, TX; eleven 
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons. &nbsp;Also surviving are 
his brothers, Clifford of Independence, Mo and Frank (Nancy) of Andover,
 KS.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leo Mattke and Jourdan Mattke.

A memorial service with full military honors (hosted by the Kansas 
Veterans' Cemetery) will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, 
at the WaKeeney Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to VFW #3449, where Jim was a lifetime member, may be sent in care of:&nbsp; Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James W. Mattke, age 86, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at 
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; Jim was born 
July 20, 1933, on the family homestead near Ogallah, Kansas, to Paul 
Mattke and Gladys Pierce.He graduated from Trego Community High School in 1951.&nbsp; Upon 
graduation, he enlisted in the United State Air Force. At age 20, he 
married Beverly Mae Sellers on May 23, 1954, in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Jim and 
Bev then returned to Travis Air Force Base, California, where their 
first son, Scott D Mattke was born.&nbsp; Two weeks after his transfer to 
Nebraska, their daughter, Kathrine K. Mattke was born.&nbsp; The family moved
 to England for four years where their two youngest sons, Charles E 
Mattke and Steven L Mattke, were born.&nbsp; While in Europe they traveled to
 Holland, Scotland and France.&nbsp; They returned to the United States until
 1968 when Jim was transferred to Guam, USA, where they lived for three 
years and nine months.&nbsp; During their time on Guam, they were able to 
visit Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan and Okinawa.&nbsp; 
Jim was then transferred back to the United States retired from the 
United States Air Force in 1972.After Jim’s retirement, they returned to WaKeeney, Kansas, where Jim 
was a partner in D. J. Flowers for several years.&nbsp; In 1980, they moved 
to West Plains, Missouri, where they enjoyed water skiing, wood working,
 horseback riding and showing Fox Trotting horses.&nbsp; After Bev passed 
away on June 20, 2003, Jim returned to WaKeeney in 2005.Jim is survived by his three sons, Scott (Georgianna) of Wichita, KS,
 Chuck (Lori) of Ogallah, KS, Steve (Marjorie) of Augusta, KS; daughter,
 Kathrine Simonsen of Wichita, KS; six grandchildren, Crystle Mattke 
(Tony Cady), Springfield, MO, Cory Mattke, Augusta, Ks, Susan (Dylan) 
Strawn, Wichita, KS; Casey (Kambi) Mattke, Savage, MN, Eve Simonsen, 
Leesville, SC, and Melia (Brandon) Washington, Spring, TX; eleven 
great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons. &nbsp;Also surviving are 
his brothers, Clifford of Independence, Mo and Frank (Nancy) of Andover,
 KS.Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Leo Mattke and Jourdan Mattke.A memorial service with full military honors (hosted by the Kansas 
Veterans' Cemetery) will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020, 
at the WaKeeney Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to VFW #3449, where Jim was a lifetime member, may be sent in care of:&nbsp; Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

James W. Mattke

Wendeline “Wendy” Gerstner, age 99, of Collyer, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born April 8, 1921, in Shallow Water, Kansas, to Jacob and Marcianna (Rohleder) Gerstner.

Wendy was a graduate of Collyer High School.&nbsp; On November 7, 1942, he was united in marriage to Appolonia “Abby” Katzendorn, in San Diego, California.&nbsp; She passed away on June 1, 2002.&nbsp; They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. They enjoyed going to polka dances for several years.&nbsp; He loved his family and friends and has left us with lots of great memories such as playing with his grandchildren and chasing them around the house when they were little.&nbsp; Anyone who knew Wendy can probably remember a story or joke that he told them at one time or another. He enjoyed anything related to farming or ranching and he loved to check the water for the cattle on his 4-wheeler.

He is survived by sons, Gene and wife Barbara of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Allen and wife Wava of Collyer; grandchildren, Wade, Nicole, Michael, Matt, Christopher, and Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Rudy and wife Pam of Arizona; and a sister, Carolyn Klaus of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers, Adolph, Alfred, and Joseph; and sisters, Evelyn, Josephine, Katherine, Mary and Euphrasine.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30, Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Peter, Kansas.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2020, at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will follow at 7, also at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association or masses.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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

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 </figure>Wendeline “Wendy” Gerstner, age 99, of Collyer, Kansas, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born April 8, 1921, in Shallow Water, Kansas, to Jacob and Marcianna (Rohleder) Gerstner.Wendy was a graduate of Collyer High School.&nbsp; On November 7, 1942, he was united in marriage to Appolonia “Abby” Katzendorn, in San Diego, California.&nbsp; She passed away on June 1, 2002.&nbsp; They enjoyed 59 years of marriage together. They enjoyed going to polka dances for several years.&nbsp; He loved his family and friends and has left us with lots of great memories such as playing with his grandchildren and chasing them around the house when they were little.&nbsp; Anyone who knew Wendy can probably remember a story or joke that he told them at one time or another. He enjoyed anything related to farming or ranching and he loved to check the water for the cattle on his 4-wheeler.He is survived by sons, Gene and wife Barbara of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Allen and wife Wava of Collyer; grandchildren, Wade, Nicole, Michael, Matt, Christopher, and Jennifer; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Rudy and wife Pam of Arizona; and a sister, Carolyn Klaus of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brothers, Adolph, Alfred, and Joseph; and sisters, Evelyn, Josephine, Katherine, Mary and Euphrasine.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30, Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Peter, Kansas.Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, June 22, 2020, at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will follow at 7, also at the funeral home.Memorial contributions are suggested to American Diabetes Association or masses.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.Condolences may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Wendeline 'Wendy' Gerstner

Ellis Harper McClaren, 68, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart.

He was born January 16, 1952 at the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in
 Greensburg, the son of Leto and Estella (West) McClaren. Ellis was 
raised in Mullinville where he enjoyed playing football and building 
friendships. He received his Bachelors from Fort Hays State University 
and was a teacher for a short time. He worked as a custodian at the Area
 Mental Health Center (now Compass Behavioral Health) in Dodge City for 
approximately 15 years.

Survivors include: his sister, Anna Hartnett, Pratt, niece, Sara 
Moore, nephew, Phillip McClaren and numerous close friends and 
co-workers.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Fred McClaren.

Private family services will be held. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested to the Morton County Senior Living Community 
in care of Zielger Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas
 67801.

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 </figure>Ellis Harper McClaren, 68, died Thursday, June 18, 2020 at the Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart.He was born January 16, 1952 at the Kiowa County Memorial Hospital in
 Greensburg, the son of Leto and Estella (West) McClaren. Ellis was 
raised in Mullinville where he enjoyed playing football and building 
friendships. He received his Bachelors from Fort Hays State University 
and was a teacher for a short time. He worked as a custodian at the Area
 Mental Health Center (now Compass Behavioral Health) in Dodge City for 
approximately 15 years.Survivors include: his sister, Anna Hartnett, Pratt, niece, Sara 
Moore, nephew, Phillip McClaren and numerous close friends and 
co-workers.He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Fred McClaren.Private family services will be held. There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.Memorials are suggested to the Morton County Senior Living Community 
in care of Zielger Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas
 67801.

Ellis Harper McClaren

Rodney Duane Snyder, 20, Edmond, Kansas, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at La Crosse, Kansas.

Duane was born May 5, 2000, in Brighton, Colorado.&nbsp; He was a resident
 of Edmond, Kansas, for 6 years.&nbsp; A 2018 graduate of Logan High School, 
Logan, Kansas, he was a pilot car driver for C &amp; T Pilot Car 
Service, Arp, Texas.&nbsp; While traveling as a pilot car driver, Duane loved
 being able to visit new places, and exploring zoos and museums.

He enjoyed hanging with friends at the lake, and playing X-Box.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his parents, Brian and Patricia “Trish” Snyder, 
La Crosse, Kansas; one brother, Lloyd Snyder, Edmond, Kansas; his 
maternal grandparents, Rodney “Rod” and Karen Mays, Leoti, Kansas; and 
his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Snyder, Scott City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Darrell Snyder.

A celebration of Duane’s life will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 4:00 P.M., at 1121 Columbia Street, La Crosse, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, Arkansas.

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

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

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 </figure>Rodney Duane Snyder, 20, Edmond, Kansas, died Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at La Crosse, Kansas.Duane was born May 5, 2000, in Brighton, Colorado.&nbsp; He was a resident
 of Edmond, Kansas, for 6 years.&nbsp; A 2018 graduate of Logan High School, 
Logan, Kansas, he was a pilot car driver for C &amp; T Pilot Car 
Service, Arp, Texas.&nbsp; While traveling as a pilot car driver, Duane loved
 being able to visit new places, and exploring zoos and museums.He enjoyed hanging with friends at the lake, and playing X-Box.Survivors include:&nbsp; his parents, Brian and Patricia “Trish” Snyder, 
La Crosse, Kansas; one brother, Lloyd Snyder, Edmond, Kansas; his 
maternal grandparents, Rodney “Rod” and Karen Mays, Leoti, Kansas; and 
his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Snyder, Scott City, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Darrell Snyder.A celebration of Duane’s life will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020, at 4:00 P.M., at 1121 Columbia Street, La Crosse, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Little Rock Zoo, Little Rock, Arkansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Rodney Duane Snyder

Penelope Lynn Nolan, 4 months, passed away June 18, 2020, at 
Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. She was born on February 3, 
2020, at Great Bend, to Taylor Drummond and Christina Nolan.

Penelope was dearly loved and treasured by her family. She was their little bundle of joy.

Survivors include, her mother, Christina Nolan; her father, Taylor 
Drummond; grandparents, Tim and Christina Casey, and Alisha Hawkins of 
Pueblo, Colo.; great grandparents, John and Helen Cokeley of Stafford 
and Joyce Smith of Hardinsburg, Ind.; two uncles, Ezra Luna and Nelson 
Nolan; two aunts, Linhrasha Luna and Elizabeth Casey; and cousins, Kreed
 Roda and Blayne Schwartz. She was preceded in death by her grandfather,
 Nelson Nolan; and great grandmother, Sharon Bailey.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will
 be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Memorials are suggested to the 
St. Joseph School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Penelope Lynn Nolan, 4 months, passed away June 18, 2020, at 
Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. She was born on February 3, 
2020, at Great Bend, to Taylor Drummond and Christina Nolan.Penelope was dearly loved and treasured by her family. She was their little bundle of joy.Survivors include, her mother, Christina Nolan; her father, Taylor 
Drummond; grandparents, Tim and Christina Casey, and Alisha Hawkins of 
Pueblo, Colo.; great grandparents, John and Helen Cokeley of Stafford 
and Joyce Smith of Hardinsburg, Ind.; two uncles, Ezra Luna and Nelson 
Nolan; two aunts, Linhrasha Luna and Elizabeth Casey; and cousins, Kreed
 Roda and Blayne Schwartz. She was preceded in death by her grandfather,
 Nelson Nolan; and great grandmother, Sharon Bailey.Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will
 be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Memorials are suggested to the 
St. Joseph School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Penelope Lynn Nolan

JoAnn (Gallon) Hiss, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great 
grandmother, sister, and friend died May 7, 2020, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. She was born December 27, 1927, in Great Bend, the 
daughter of Elmer P. and Edna V. (Almquist) Gallon. She married Elward 
J. Hiss, Jr., “Eldy” on October 26, 1947, at the First Presbyterian 
Church in Great Bend. He survives.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, JoAnn was an active member of the 
First Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Women. JoAnn graduated from 
Great Bend High School in 1945. In her early years, she enjoyed 
employment as a bank teller and at Komarek Jewelers, later enjoying all 
aspects of family farm life. She was a past church school teacher and an
 elder of the church. She was a member of the Central Kansas Thread 
Benders Quilt Guild, Kansas Quilters Organization, American Quilter's 
Society, life member of the Barton County Historical Society and enjoyed
 wheat weaving. She was a volunteer with special interest in the 
American Red Cross Blood program, serving the program for over a quarter
 of a century.

JoAnn and her husband, Eldy, were high school sweethearts and were 
fortunate to be married for 72 years. They loved their family, friends, 
and traveling to see the wonderful world.

Survivors include, her husband, Eldy; two sons, Richard L. "Rick" 
Hiss and wife Tina, and Elward James Hiss, III "Jim" and wife Melinda; 
and a daughter, Sandra K. “Sandy” Hiss, all of Great Bend; four 
grandchildren, Michelle (Aaron) Peck of Salina, Bradley (Nikki) Hiss of 
Great Bend, E.J. Hiss of Kansas City, Mo., and Veronica Hiss of Wichita;
 and three great grandchildren, Adia Peck, Noah Peck and Tony Hiss. 
JoAnn was preceded in passing by a sister, Jean Vollmer.

Celebration of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke presiding.  Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>JoAnn (Gallon) Hiss, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great 
grandmother, sister, and friend died May 7, 2020, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. She was born December 27, 1927, in Great Bend, the 
daughter of Elmer P. and Edna V. (Almquist) Gallon. She married Elward 
J. Hiss, Jr., “Eldy” on October 26, 1947, at the First Presbyterian 
Church in Great Bend. He survives.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, JoAnn was an active member of the 
First Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Women. JoAnn graduated from 
Great Bend High School in 1945. In her early years, she enjoyed 
employment as a bank teller and at Komarek Jewelers, later enjoying all 
aspects of family farm life. She was a past church school teacher and an
 elder of the church. She was a member of the Central Kansas Thread 
Benders Quilt Guild, Kansas Quilters Organization, American Quilter's 
Society, life member of the Barton County Historical Society and enjoyed
 wheat weaving. She was a volunteer with special interest in the 
American Red Cross Blood program, serving the program for over a quarter
 of a century.JoAnn and her husband, Eldy, were high school sweethearts and were 
fortunate to be married for 72 years. They loved their family, friends, 
and traveling to see the wonderful world.Survivors include, her husband, Eldy; two sons, Richard L. "Rick" 
Hiss and wife Tina, and Elward James Hiss, III "Jim" and wife Melinda; 
and a daughter, Sandra K. “Sandy” Hiss, all of Great Bend; four 
grandchildren, Michelle (Aaron) Peck of Salina, Bradley (Nikki) Hiss of 
Great Bend, E.J. Hiss of Kansas City, Mo., and Veronica Hiss of Wichita;
 and three great grandchildren, Adia Peck, Noah Peck and Tony Hiss. 
JoAnn was preceded in passing by a sister, Jean Vollmer.Celebration of Life services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday June 20, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, with Rev. Kathleen Luke presiding. Memorials may be given to First Presbyterian Church or Barton County Historical Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

JoAnn (Gallon) Hiss

Bryin J. Carl, infant, passed away June 2, 2020, in Great Bend.

Survivors include, his parents, Larry and Carrie Carl; grandparents, 
Adolph and Robbie Highberg; a brother, Stephen Carl; and two sisters, 
Rebecca Hook and Amber James. He was preceded in death by his 
grandfather, Larry Carl Sr.; and two sisters, Alexandra Carl and Keyana 
Carl.

Memorial service will be held at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020, 
in the Upper Room of Everything Under the Son, with Pastor Al Hatten 
presiding. Memorials are suggested to Amber Hope Youthville and Foster 
Care, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Bryin J. Carl, infant, passed away June 2, 2020, in Great Bend.Survivors include, his parents, Larry and Carrie Carl; grandparents, 
Adolph and Robbie Highberg; a brother, Stephen Carl; and two sisters, 
Rebecca Hook and Amber James. He was preceded in death by his 
grandfather, Larry Carl Sr.; and two sisters, Alexandra Carl and Keyana 
Carl.Memorial service will be held at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, June 28, 2020, 
in the Upper Room of Everything Under the Son, with Pastor Al Hatten 
presiding. Memorials are suggested to Amber Hope Youthville and Foster 
Care, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Bryin J. Carl

Marian Aley Layher, 103, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Via Christi Village where she had lived for 2 years.

She was born on February 9, 1917 in 
Denver, CO to Daisy Gorham Aley and Hamilton W. Aley, the second 
daughter of three girls.&nbsp; She was raised in Colorado Springs, CO where 
her father owned a pharmacy.&nbsp; She graduated from the University of 
Colorado in Boulder, CO where she met her future husband, Robert “Bob” 
Layher.&nbsp; They were secretly married on September 3, 1941 (Bob’s 
birthday) because he had left the U.S. Navy to join the American 
Volunteer Group, “the Flying Tigers” and sailed to China.&nbsp; Marian 
remained living at home volunteering at the hospital and participating 
in other war-time activities.&nbsp; When Life Magazine decided to do a story 
on the Flying Tigers with a picture of Bob that said he had married a 
college coed, they had to hurriedly publish a wedding announcement in 
the Colorado Springs paper before the article appeared.&nbsp; They were 
married 65 years before he preceded her in death on November 17, 2006.

Marian and Bob moved to Hays in 1947 
and again permanently in 1955 with their children.&nbsp; Her mother had 
persuaded two of her son-in-laws to manage her farmland located south of
 Gorham, KS.&nbsp; Marian was quite active in her community while busy 
raising three children.&nbsp; She was very involved in her church and taught 
Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church for over 20 years.&nbsp; She 
was a member of PEO Chapter EC for 59 years.&nbsp; At the age of 60 she took 
up tennis with a group of female friends and proved to be a formidable 
player.&nbsp; Marian loved to travel and she and her husband attended almost 
all the annual Flying Tiger reunions, taking many great trips overseas 
to the Far East and to Germany to visit relatives.&nbsp; She always offered a
 shoulder to lean and took time to listen to her many friends.&nbsp; She will
 be greatly missed by family and friends.

Survivors include her daughter Lynda 
LeVan of Overland Park, KS; her son Robert Layher and his wife Kim of 
Raymore, MO; two granddaughters, Heather &amp; husband Patrick Lewallen 
of Overland Park, KS and Kristin Layher of Pilot Point, TX; her sister, 
Rosemary Landon, Colorado Springs, CO; one great granddaughter Maggie 
Lewallen of Overland Park, KS and 4 nieces and 3 nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob, her son Ronald Layher and her sister Dorothy Mowry.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful 
neighbors, Donna Fleischacker and her husband Andreas Maheras, who were 
always watching over her.&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life service will be held 
later in the fall at her church and will be announced by Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Marian may be left for
 the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Marian Aley Layher, 103, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at Via Christi Village where she had lived for 2 years.She was born on February 9, 1917 in 
Denver, CO to Daisy Gorham Aley and Hamilton W. Aley, the second 
daughter of three girls.&nbsp; She was raised in Colorado Springs, CO where 
her father owned a pharmacy.&nbsp; She graduated from the University of 
Colorado in Boulder, CO where she met her future husband, Robert “Bob” 
Layher.&nbsp; They were secretly married on September 3, 1941 (Bob’s 
birthday) because he had left the U.S. Navy to join the American 
Volunteer Group, “the Flying Tigers” and sailed to China.&nbsp; Marian 
remained living at home volunteering at the hospital and participating 
in other war-time activities.&nbsp; When Life Magazine decided to do a story 
on the Flying Tigers with a picture of Bob that said he had married a 
college coed, they had to hurriedly publish a wedding announcement in 
the Colorado Springs paper before the article appeared.&nbsp; They were 
married 65 years before he preceded her in death on November 17, 2006.Marian and Bob moved to Hays in 1947 
and again permanently in 1955 with their children.&nbsp; Her mother had 
persuaded two of her son-in-laws to manage her farmland located south of
 Gorham, KS.&nbsp; Marian was quite active in her community while busy 
raising three children.&nbsp; She was very involved in her church and taught 
Sunday school at the First Presbyterian Church for over 20 years.&nbsp; She 
was a member of PEO Chapter EC for 59 years.&nbsp; At the age of 60 she took 
up tennis with a group of female friends and proved to be a formidable 
player.&nbsp; Marian loved to travel and she and her husband attended almost 
all the annual Flying Tiger reunions, taking many great trips overseas 
to the Far East and to Germany to visit relatives.&nbsp; She always offered a
 shoulder to lean and took time to listen to her many friends.&nbsp; She will
 be greatly missed by family and friends.Survivors include her daughter Lynda 
LeVan of Overland Park, KS; her son Robert Layher and his wife Kim of 
Raymore, MO; two granddaughters, Heather &amp; husband Patrick Lewallen 
of Overland Park, KS and Kristin Layher of Pilot Point, TX; her sister, 
Rosemary Landon, Colorado Springs, CO; one great granddaughter Maggie 
Lewallen of Overland Park, KS and 4 nieces and 3 nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bob, her son Ronald Layher and her sister Dorothy Mowry.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful 
neighbors, Donna Fleischacker and her husband Andreas Maheras, who were 
always watching over her.&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life service will be held 
later in the fall at her church and will be announced by Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Marian may be left for
 the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Marian Aley Layher

JoAnn Frances Leiker died Saturday, June 13, 2020, in hospice near her family in Lake Worth, Florida.

She was born Jan. 4, 1941, in Ellis County to Alois and Rosa Ruder. She graduated from Marian High School in 1959.

She married John H. Leiker Sept. 17, 1960, in Hays. She worked in the Ellis County Courthouse for many years until the family moved to Denver in 1973, where she worked as an accountant.

She was a founding member of Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church in Arvada. She was the life of the party and loved to travel the world.

She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, John; three daughters, Jacqualyne Leiker-Worters (Randy Worters); Janelle (Darrell) Downs; and Janine Leiker (Ed Harrison); and three grandchildren, Amber Worters, Jared Downs and Trina Downs.

She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Merilda Dinges, Esther Ruder and Norine Nemecek; two brothers, Vernon Ruder and Victor Ruder; her in-laws, Henry S. and Regina Leiker, two brothers-in-law, Danny Leiker and Louis Mueggenberg, a sister-in-law, Janet Leiker; a neice, Chelly Schmidt; and a great-nephew, Jason Dinges and Mike Dinges.&nbsp;

There will be a celebration of JoAnn’s life announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hays once it’s safe to travel again. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

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 </figure>JoAnn Frances Leiker died Saturday, June 13, 2020, in hospice near her family in Lake Worth, Florida.She was born Jan. 4, 1941, in Ellis County to Alois and Rosa Ruder. She graduated from Marian High School in 1959.She married John H. Leiker Sept. 17, 1960, in Hays. She worked in the Ellis County Courthouse for many years until the family moved to Denver in 1973, where she worked as an accountant.She was a founding member of Spirit of Christ Catholic Community Church in Arvada. She was the life of the party and loved to travel the world.She is survived by her husband of almost 60 years, John; three daughters, Jacqualyne Leiker-Worters (Randy Worters); Janelle (Darrell) Downs; and Janine Leiker (Ed Harrison); and three grandchildren, Amber Worters, Jared Downs and Trina Downs.She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Merilda Dinges, Esther Ruder and Norine Nemecek; two brothers, Vernon Ruder and Victor Ruder; her in-laws, Henry S. and Regina Leiker, two brothers-in-law, Danny Leiker and Louis Mueggenberg, a sister-in-law, Janet Leiker; a neice, Chelly Schmidt; and a great-nephew, Jason Dinges and Mike Dinges.&nbsp;There will be a celebration of JoAnn’s life announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Hays once it’s safe to travel again. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011.

JoAnn Frances Leiker

Lorna Jean (Underwood) Hajny of Smith Center, Kansas, passed away June 
17, 2020 at Smith County Memorial Hospital. She previously resided on a 
farm in the Esbon, Kansas area.
 She was born September 1, 1928 on a farm near Otego, Kansas, to 
parents Charley and Elsie (Snyder) Underwood. She graduated from Esbon 
High School.
 Lorna worked at Southwestern Bell and after marriage spent time 
raising a family and worked hard helping on the farm. She enjoyed her 
grandchildren, bowling, playing bingo, gardening, cooking, and community
 activities in the farm area and later in Smith Center.
 She was thrilled to win a quarter playing bingo. During the holidays, she was the fastest at unwrapping gifts.
 She married Nolin Hajny on November 16, 1947. He survives in Smith 
Center, Kansas. Also surviving are their three children, Melvin Hajny 
and companion Helen Chancellor, Bruning, Nebraska; Sherry (Hajny) and 
husband Robert Young, Topeka, Kansas; Brad and wife Kathy Hajny, 
Jamestown, Kansas. Other survivors include seven grandchildren; two 
step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two 
step-great-grandchildren; her sister, Corrinne Johnson of Blair, 
Nebraska; and her brother Verle Underwood of Bellevue, Nebraska. 
Additional relatives, friends, and special friend, Pam Hajny, survive.
 Lorna is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Milton
 Underwood and his wife Arleta; Max Underwood; and Dale Underwood. Two 
sisters, Gayle Cole and her husband Junior; Charlotte Frank and her 
husband Robert. One brother-in-law, Eugene Johnson. Two grandchildren, 
Melissa Hajny and Corey Hajny.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=15111186">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lorna Jean (Underwood) Hajny of Smith Center, Kansas, passed away June 
17, 2020 at Smith County Memorial Hospital. She previously resided on a 
farm in the Esbon, Kansas area.
 She was born September 1, 1928 on a farm near Otego, Kansas, to 
parents Charley and Elsie (Snyder) Underwood. She graduated from Esbon 
High School.
 Lorna worked at Southwestern Bell and after marriage spent time 
raising a family and worked hard helping on the farm. She enjoyed her 
grandchildren, bowling, playing bingo, gardening, cooking, and community
 activities in the farm area and later in Smith Center.
 She was thrilled to win a quarter playing bingo. During the holidays, she was the fastest at unwrapping gifts.
 She married Nolin Hajny on November 16, 1947. He survives in Smith 
Center, Kansas. Also surviving are their three children, Melvin Hajny 
and companion Helen Chancellor, Bruning, Nebraska; Sherry (Hajny) and 
husband Robert Young, Topeka, Kansas; Brad and wife Kathy Hajny, 
Jamestown, Kansas. Other survivors include seven grandchildren; two 
step-grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two 
step-great-grandchildren; her sister, Corrinne Johnson of Blair, 
Nebraska; and her brother Verle Underwood of Bellevue, Nebraska. 
Additional relatives, friends, and special friend, Pam Hajny, survive.
 Lorna is preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Milton
 Underwood and his wife Arleta; Max Underwood; and Dale Underwood. Two 
sisters, Gayle Cole and her husband Junior; Charlotte Frank and her 
husband Robert. One brother-in-law, Eugene Johnson. Two grandchildren, 
Melissa Hajny and Corey Hajny.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=15111186">HERE</a> for service details.

Lorna Jean Hajny

Rosalee I. Gutscher, 80, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Smith Center Health and Rehab. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Rosalee I. Gutscher, 80, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020, at Smith Center Health and Rehab. Services are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Rosalee I. Gutscher

Edna Doris Tittel, 94, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Edna was born on December 23, 1925, in Milberger, Kansas, the 
daughter of George K. and Mary K. (Kraft) Steinert.&nbsp; She grew up in the 
Milberger and Russell County, Kansas, areas and attended school in 
Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to
 Raymond R. Tittel on September 14, 1943, in Milberger.&nbsp; Edna worked as a
 cook at Duckwalls, Keilie’s restaurant, and Vintage Place.&nbsp; She was a 
longtime member of the Milberger United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, V.F.W.
 Post #6240, McDonalds Coffee Club and Germans from Russia Club.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and cards, and watching the Price Is 
Right show.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, 
especially her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great 
great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Surviving family include her daughter Sandy Wendt and husband Teven 
of Wichita, Kansas; sister May Karst and husband Leonard of Great Bend, 
Kansas; daughter in-law Cindy Meitler of Great Bend, Kansas; 4 
grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Raymond on July 06,
 1992, son Raymond L. Tittel, brother Rueben Steinert, sisters Rosa 
Boxberger and Virginia Boxberger.

A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, 
June 22, 2020, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2020, with family 
greeting guests from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be
 given to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and sent in care of the 
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Edna Doris Tittel, 94, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.Edna was born on December 23, 1925, in Milberger, Kansas, the 
daughter of George K. and Mary K. (Kraft) Steinert.&nbsp; She grew up in the 
Milberger and Russell County, Kansas, areas and attended school in 
Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to
 Raymond R. Tittel on September 14, 1943, in Milberger.&nbsp; Edna worked as a
 cook at Duckwalls, Keilie’s restaurant, and Vintage Place.&nbsp; She was a 
longtime member of the Milberger United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, V.F.W.
 Post #6240, McDonalds Coffee Club and Germans from Russia Club.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed cooking, playing bingo and cards, and watching the Price Is 
Right show.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, 
especially her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great 
great grandchildren.&nbsp;Surviving family include her daughter Sandy Wendt and husband Teven 
of Wichita, Kansas; sister May Karst and husband Leonard of Great Bend, 
Kansas; daughter in-law Cindy Meitler of Great Bend, Kansas; 4 
grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Raymond on July 06,
 1992, son Raymond L. Tittel, brother Rueben Steinert, sisters Rosa 
Boxberger and Virginia Boxberger.A celebration of Edna’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, 
June 22, 2020, at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2020, with family 
greeting guests from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be
 given to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church and sent in care of the 
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Edna Doris Tittel

Todd A. Eveleigh, 56, died May 20, 2020, at his home near Galatia, 
Kansas. He was born June 16, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of 
Robert and Lorrayne (Mills) Eveleigh. In 1981 Todd graduated from Great 
Bend High School.

On June 30, 1984, he married Margaret Hammeke in Great Bend, Kansas. 
To this union were born two children, Bobby and Katie. They later 
divorced.

Todd was a self-employed truck driver of Eveleigh Trucking. He was a 
member of Foundry United Methodist Church and BOCK, Bikers of Central 
Kansas. A motorcyclist enthusiast, Todd often wrote for Thunder Roads 
magazine. He loved hunting and was an amazing cook, especially known for
 his BBQ.

He is survived by his children; Bobby Eveleigh and wife Ploy of 
Melbourne, Florida, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick of Wilson; 
parents, Bob and Lorrayne Eveleigh of Great Bend; a sister, Michelle 
Eveleigh; three grandchildren, April Eveleigh, and Braden and Blaine 
Nelson; and his beloved dog, Tanker.

Per Todd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will
 be held at a later date once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.

Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Todd A. Eveleigh, 56, died May 20, 2020, at his home near Galatia, 
Kansas. He was born June 16, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of 
Robert and Lorrayne (Mills) Eveleigh. In 1981 Todd graduated from Great 
Bend High School.On June 30, 1984, he married Margaret Hammeke in Great Bend, Kansas. 
To this union were born two children, Bobby and Katie. They later 
divorced.Todd was a self-employed truck driver of Eveleigh Trucking. He was a 
member of Foundry United Methodist Church and BOCK, Bikers of Central 
Kansas. A motorcyclist enthusiast, Todd often wrote for Thunder Roads 
magazine. He loved hunting and was an amazing cook, especially known for
 his BBQ.He is survived by his children; Bobby Eveleigh and wife Ploy of 
Melbourne, Florida, and Katie Nelson and husband Nick of Wilson; 
parents, Bob and Lorrayne Eveleigh of Great Bend; a sister, Michelle 
Eveleigh; three grandchildren, April Eveleigh, and Braden and Blaine 
Nelson; and his beloved dog, Tanker.Per Todd’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will
 be held at a later date once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.Memorials may be made to Toys for Tots, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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