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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald James Kernal

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

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

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

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

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

Jaide Therese Lawson

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

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

Charles Benjamin 'Ben' Taylor

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

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

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

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

Georgia Susanne (Rogers) Harwerth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rosemary Werth

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

E. Marie Beesley

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

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

Cynthia Ann Karlin

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

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

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

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

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

Sandra Sue (Pedigo) Smith

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

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

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

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

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

Dale C. Klima

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

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

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

Melba Jean Smith

Eddie Eugene George, 69, of Syracuse, KS passed away on June 11, 2020. 
He was born on August 3, 1950, in Clinton, Oklahoma, the son of Emerson 
E. George and Shirley L. Collier. 
Eddie was a proud 1972 graduate of Fort Hays State University and went 
on to a long career in the feedlot business as well as operating his 
farm in Syracuse, where he resided with wife of 40 years, Brook Hughs. 
Eddie enjoyed spending time tinkering around the farm and studying as 
much family and regional history as possible. He was a caring husband, 
father, grandfather, and friend to many. 
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife, 
Brook, daughter Cheyenne and husband Tim Strunk of Wamego, KS; one 
granddaughter, Emerson, another grandchild due in September; Uncle Bill 
and Aunt Rosa Collier of Taloga, OK; Aunt Pauline Fahle of Taloga, OK; 
and numerous friends and extended family members. 
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 
at the Coolidge Gym 501 Santa Fe, Coolidge, KS. In lieu of flowers and 
in line with Eddie’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to his 
grandchildren’s education fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 
7th Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Eddie Eugene George, 69, of Syracuse, KS passed away on June 11, 2020. 
He was born on August 3, 1950, in Clinton, Oklahoma, the son of Emerson 
E. George and Shirley L. Collier. 
Eddie was a proud 1972 graduate of Fort Hays State University and went 
on to a long career in the feedlot business as well as operating his 
farm in Syracuse, where he resided with wife of 40 years, Brook Hughs. 
Eddie enjoyed spending time tinkering around the farm and studying as 
much family and regional history as possible. He was a caring husband, 
father, grandfather, and friend to many. 
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include wife, 
Brook, daughter Cheyenne and husband Tim Strunk of Wamego, KS; one 
granddaughter, Emerson, another grandchild due in September; Uncle Bill 
and Aunt Rosa Collier of Taloga, OK; Aunt Pauline Fahle of Taloga, OK; 
and numerous friends and extended family members. 
A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, 
at the Coolidge Gym 501 Santa Fe, Coolidge, KS. In lieu of flowers and 
in line with Eddie’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to his 
grandchildren’s education fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N. 
7th Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Eddie Eugene George

Ethel Marie Beesley, age 92, of Quinter, KS, passed away on June 10, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

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 </figure>Ethel Marie Beesley, age 92, of Quinter, KS, passed away on June 10, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Ethel Marie Beesley

Eileen Hoff, 89, passed away on June 11, 2020 at the Great Bend 
Regional Hospital in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on January 1, 1931
 in Antonino, Kansas the daughter of Charley and Emma (Reichert) Munsch.

Eileen was a homemaker and an owner of Norge Village Dry Cleaners. 
She also worked at Travenol Industries and Walmart. She was a member of 
Sacred Heart Church and Altar Society. She enjoyed Sunday night bingo 
and playing cards. She married Charles “Chuck” Hoff on September 18, 
1951, in Antonino, Kansas. He died on January 12, 2011.

Survivors include a sister, Rosalita Flax of Ness City, Kansas; and a
 brother, Charles (Jeanie) Munsch of Russell, Kansas. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; husband, Chuck Hoff; brothers, Edwin, Severin, 
Victor, Francis, James, Lenny Munsch; and sisters, Helen Jarmon, Alice 
Dechant, and Deloris Diemert.

Rosary and parish vigil will be on Sunday, June 14, 2020, 6:30 P.M. 
at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Monday, June 15, 
2020, 10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial 
in Our Lady Help of Christians, Antonino, Kansas. Friends may call at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday June 14, 
2020.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church and School, or Our Lady Help of Christians.

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 </figure>Eileen Hoff, 89, passed away on June 11, 2020 at the Great Bend 
Regional Hospital in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on January 1, 1931
 in Antonino, Kansas the daughter of Charley and Emma (Reichert) Munsch.Eileen was a homemaker and an owner of Norge Village Dry Cleaners. 
She also worked at Travenol Industries and Walmart. She was a member of 
Sacred Heart Church and Altar Society. She enjoyed Sunday night bingo 
and playing cards. She married Charles “Chuck” Hoff on September 18, 
1951, in Antonino, Kansas. He died on January 12, 2011.Survivors include a sister, Rosalita Flax of Ness City, Kansas; and a
 brother, Charles (Jeanie) Munsch of Russell, Kansas. She was preceded 
in death by her parents; husband, Chuck Hoff; brothers, Edwin, Severin, 
Victor, Francis, James, Lenny Munsch; and sisters, Helen Jarmon, Alice 
Dechant, and Deloris Diemert.Rosary and parish vigil will be on Sunday, June 14, 2020, 6:30 P.M. 
at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Monday, June 15, 
2020, 10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial 
in Our Lady Help of Christians, Antonino, Kansas. Friends may call at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday June 14, 
2020.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church and School, or Our Lady Help of Christians.

Eileen Hoff

Rosemary Werth, age 87, of Quinter, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Rosemary Werth, age 87, of Quinter, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Charles William “Bill” Rupp, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, passed away at his home in Hays on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.&nbsp;He was born June 19, 1939, in Hays to Edward and Rose (Groff) Rupp. He was married to Patricia “Patty” Leiker for 40 years.

Bill owned and operated Ideal Refuse for many years. He enjoyed working on his 1957 Chevy Bel Air and tinkering around.

He is survived by his wife, Patty of Hays; sons, Jeff Rupp (Lisa) of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and Jason Leiker of Houston, Texas; daughters, Ruth Archambo (Hubert) of Corpus Christi, Texas, Betty Rupp (Pat Deck) of Wichita, Kansas, Christine Steele (Scott) of Tribune, Kansas and Jenn Havens (Alex) of Salina, Kansas; a brother, Richard Rupp of Hays; sisters, Betty Chew of Hays and Patty Rogers of Kansas City; 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Francis “Hammie”, Thomas Joseph, Edward Jr., and Robert Rupp and a sister, Delores (Rupp) Froehlich- Gross.

Funeral Services will be Monday, June 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of The High Plains, St. Jude’s Hospital or the Hays Community Assistance Center.

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>Charles William “Bill” Rupp, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, passed away at his home in Hays on Wednesday, June 10, 2020.&nbsp;He was born June 19, 1939, in Hays to Edward and Rose (Groff) Rupp. He was married to Patricia “Patty” Leiker for 40 years.Bill owned and operated Ideal Refuse for many years. He enjoyed working on his 1957 Chevy Bel Air and tinkering around.He is survived by his wife, Patty of Hays; sons, Jeff Rupp (Lisa) of Sharon Springs, Kansas, and Jason Leiker of Houston, Texas; daughters, Ruth Archambo (Hubert) of Corpus Christi, Texas, Betty Rupp (Pat Deck) of Wichita, Kansas, Christine Steele (Scott) of Tribune, Kansas and Jenn Havens (Alex) of Salina, Kansas; a brother, Richard Rupp of Hays; sisters, Betty Chew of Hays and Patty Rogers of Kansas City; 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Francis “Hammie”, Thomas Joseph, Edward Jr., and Robert Rupp and a sister, Delores (Rupp) Froehlich- Gross.Funeral Services will be Monday, June 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 6 to 8 PM at the funeral chapel.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of The High Plains, St. Jude’s Hospital or the Hays Community Assistance Center.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>

Charles William 'Bill' Rupp

Robert
 W. Fields, age 67, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 4:07 P.M. on 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Illinois. 
Robert was born on January 30, 1953 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of J.
 Marshall and Helen Louise (Hanson) Fields. He attended and graduated 
from Knoxville High School in 1972. Surviving are two sisters:
 Mary Ann (and Marvin) Blair of Pueblo, Colorado and Marsha (and David) 
Bailey of rural Gilson, Illinois; one brother, John M. (and Lynn) Fields
 of Galesburg, Illinois: Five nieces and many great nieces, nephews and 
friends; and cousins Ron, Gretchen, Jack and Ruby Fields, Hays, and Amanda Fields and Fiona Austin, formerly of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents. He began 
working for Swanson Seed Farm, then he worked as a farm hand for the 
Bailey Farms, rural Gilson, Illinois; Phil and Jeff Johnson farm in 
rural Gilson, Illinois; he retired from Carl Sandburg College, 
Galesburg, Illinois, in the custodial department. After his retirement he
 worked the summers as grounds keeper for the city of Knoxville, Illinois. He attended Community Bible Church and was a member
 of the parking crew. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. 
to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral 
Homes &amp; Crematory, family may not be present. Due to COVID-19 
restrictions face masks and social distancing required. Private 
graveside services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Westfall
 Cemetery, Rural Victoria, Illinois. Rev. Jordan Knight Officiating.

Memorials contributions may be made to Community Bible Church – Parking 
Crew. Online condolences or expressions of sympathy may be made through
 <a href="http://www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com" target="_blank">www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com</a>

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 </figure>Robert
 W. Fields, age 67, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 4:07 P.M. on 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Illinois. 
Robert was born on January 30, 1953 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of J.
 Marshall and Helen Louise (Hanson) Fields. He attended and graduated 
from Knoxville High School in 1972. Surviving are two sisters:
 Mary Ann (and Marvin) Blair of Pueblo, Colorado and Marsha (and David) 
Bailey of rural Gilson, Illinois; one brother, John M. (and Lynn) Fields
 of Galesburg, Illinois: Five nieces and many great nieces, nephews and 
friends; and cousins Ron, Gretchen, Jack and Ruby Fields, Hays, and Amanda Fields and Fiona Austin, formerly of Hays. He was preceded in death by his parents. He began 
working for Swanson Seed Farm, then he worked as a farm hand for the 
Bailey Farms, rural Gilson, Illinois; Phil and Jeff Johnson farm in 
rural Gilson, Illinois; he retired from Carl Sandburg College, 
Galesburg, Illinois, in the custodial department. After his retirement he
 worked the summers as grounds keeper for the city of Knoxville, Illinois. He attended Community Bible Church and was a member
 of the parking crew. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. 
to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral 
Homes &amp; Crematory, family may not be present. Due to COVID-19 
restrictions face masks and social distancing required. Private 
graveside services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Westfall
 Cemetery, Rural Victoria, Illinois. Rev. Jordan Knight Officiating. 
Memorials contributions may be made to Community Bible Church – Parking 
Crew. Online condolences or expressions of sympathy may be made through
 <a href="http://www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com" target="_blank">www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com</a>

Robert W. Fields

Mary Louise Lange, 80, passed away June 11, 2020 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.

She was born June 22, 1939 in Larned to Earl and Louise King Hall.

A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker and a Licensed Mental 
Health Technician for Larned State Hospital. She was of the Christian 
faith and enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, painting, reading, and fishing. 
She was a member of the DAR and was the Garfield Librarian.

On October 3, 1959 she married Charles C. Lange Jr. at Larned; he preceded her in death.

Survivors include: daughter, Karla (Mark) Buck, Hutchinson; son, 
Charles (Sabrina) Lange, Garfield; sister, Jolene Bryant, Dodge City; 
brother, Maurice (Judy) Hall, Larned; fourteen grandchildren, and 
numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; daughter,
 Mary Charlene Hainer; two sisters, Patricia “Pat” Haremza, Sharon 
Baxter; and a brother, Ronald Hall.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2020 at 
Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. 
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial in Garfield Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County or the 
American Cancer Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550

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 </figure>Mary Louise Lange, 80, passed away June 11, 2020 at Hospice House, Hutchinson.She was born June 22, 1939 in Larned to Earl and Louise King Hall.A lifetime area resident she was a homemaker and a Licensed Mental 
Health Technician for Larned State Hospital. She was of the Christian 
faith and enjoyed crocheting, ceramics, painting, reading, and fishing. 
She was a member of the DAR and was the Garfield Librarian.On October 3, 1959 she married Charles C. Lange Jr. at Larned; he preceded her in death.Survivors include: daughter, Karla (Mark) Buck, Hutchinson; son, 
Charles (Sabrina) Lange, Garfield; sister, Jolene Bryant, Dodge City; 
brother, Maurice (Judy) Hall, Larned; fourteen grandchildren, and 
numerous great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; daughter,
 Mary Charlene Hainer; two sisters, Patricia “Pat” Haremza, Sharon 
Baxter; and a brother, Ronald Hall.Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2020 at 
Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. 
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, June 14, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial in Garfield Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Hospice and Homecare of Reno County or the 
American Cancer Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550

Mary Louise Lange

Cheryl Deines, age 62, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2020. 

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

Cheryl Deines, age 62, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2020. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cheryl Deines

Dennis Alan Moore of Nicodemus, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 5, 
2020, at the age of 66. Dennis was born on September 19, 1953 in Hoxie, 
Kansas to Donald Moore Sr. and Pearlena (Napue) Moore. 
 Dennis spent over 30 years in Graham County prior to moving to 
Nicodemus.He worked in construction as a laborer for Mansville 
Fiberglass Plant for 20 years in McPherson, Kansas.
 He is survived by his father, Donald Moore Sr.; daughter, Denise 
Moore (Don Martinez) of Lakewood, CO; brothers, Donald Moore Jr. of 
Hays, KS and Daniel Mark Moore of Hill City, KS; sister, Twillia Berry 
of Topeka, KS; and three grandchildren, Donaciano Martinez III, Matthew 
Martinez, and Aubrielle Martinez.
 Dennis is preceded in death by his mother, Pearlena Moore; and brother-in-law, James Berry.
 A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Nicodemus, Kansas on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10 A.M.
 Memorials are suggested to the Dennis Moore Memorial Fund to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home,
 522 North Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.

Dennis Alan Moore of Nicodemus, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 5, 
2020, at the age of 66. Dennis was born on September 19, 1953 in Hoxie, 
Kansas to Donald Moore Sr. and Pearlena (Napue) Moore. 
 Dennis spent over 30 years in Graham County prior to moving to 
Nicodemus.He worked in construction as a laborer for Mansville 
Fiberglass Plant for 20 years in McPherson, Kansas.
 He is survived by his father, Donald Moore Sr.; daughter, Denise 
Moore (Don Martinez) of Lakewood, CO; brothers, Donald Moore Jr. of 
Hays, KS and Daniel Mark Moore of Hill City, KS; sister, Twillia Berry 
of Topeka, KS; and three grandchildren, Donaciano Martinez III, Matthew 
Martinez, and Aubrielle Martinez.
 Dennis is preceded in death by his mother, Pearlena Moore; and brother-in-law, James Berry.
 A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive Cemetery in Nicodemus, Kansas on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10 A.M.
 Memorials are suggested to the Dennis Moore Memorial Fund to help 
with funeral expenses and may be sent in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home,
 522 North Pomeroy Ave., Hill City, KS 67642.

Dennis Moore

Dr. Robert D. Pokorny, DDS, passed away
 on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Hays. &nbsp;He 
enjoyed a wonderful life for 92 years and was much loved by his family 
and friends. He was the son of John and Bertha (Kerbs) Gillig of 
Lacrosse, Kansas, born August 16, 1927. After his father’s early death, 
Bob and his brother John were raised by his mother and adoptive father 
William Pokorny.

Bob was a veteran like his father and 
his brother John. &nbsp;He served in the United States Army during WWII as a 
Survey and Instrument Ammunitions Specialists during the GI Bill. &nbsp;He 
earned a WWII Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal, Japan. &nbsp;He was
 an FHSU graduate with majors in Biology, Chemistry and Zoology. &nbsp;He 
worked at Sunflower Ordinance in Lawrence as a Chemist, until enrolling 
in UMKC School of Dentistry.

His dental practice spanned almost 
three decades in Hays. &nbsp;His exam rooms overlooked his collective rock 
garden where his patients enjoyed the plants and rocks he had 
landscaped. &nbsp;Bob and his children collected the rocks during family 
vacations and shared his love of travel and nature.

He was a lifelong member of Rotary 
Club, VFW, Hays Chamber of Commerce, Hays United Methodist Church, FHSU 
Alumni, and UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni. &nbsp;Bob was also on the Kansas
 Dental Board of Examiners. &nbsp;He contributed to Boy Scouts of America, 
United Way of Ellis County, and to the FHSU nursing scholarship program.

Bob married Alice Weesner in 1956 and 
they had four children. &nbsp;He was an amazing and loving father to William 
Pokorny of Hays; Deanna Groen (Fred) of Medfield, MA; Linda McLean 
(Mark) of Overland Park, KS; and Julia Thornburg (Allen) of Scott City, 
KS. &nbsp;He always included his brother John’s family; Dolores, John 
Charles, Ryan, and Jill Pokorny on special occasions.

He was a wonderful Grandpa!&nbsp; He shared 
his time and wild stories with his six grandchildren, Jake Groen of 
Singapore; George Groen of Medfield, MA; Kaitlyn Thornburg of Wichita, 
KS; Megan Thornburg of Prairie Village, KS; Ryan McLean of Green Bay, WI
 and Annie McLean of Memphis, TN.

Bob married Betty Schwartz in 1987, and
 he was a great stepdad to her four grown sons and their families: Chan 
(Connie, Dennis (Kathy, Frank (Nancy) and Jack Schwartz. &nbsp;He also 
enjoyed being a loveable step-Grandpa to Matthew, Daniel, and Sarah Joy 
Schwartz.

Bob appreciated everyone and truly 
sends love to all! &nbsp;He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by 
his family, friends, poker buddies and fellow nature lovers!

A celebration of Bob’s life will be at 
2:00 pm on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 
with Rev. Mike Rose officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the LaCrosse City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday 
at the chapel.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the FHSU nursing scholarship 
program, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bob 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Dr. Robert D. Pokorny, DDS, passed away
 on Wednesday June 10, 2020 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Hays. &nbsp;He 
enjoyed a wonderful life for 92 years and was much loved by his family 
and friends. He was the son of John and Bertha (Kerbs) Gillig of 
Lacrosse, Kansas, born August 16, 1927. After his father’s early death, 
Bob and his brother John were raised by his mother and adoptive father 
William Pokorny.Bob was a veteran like his father and 
his brother John. &nbsp;He served in the United States Army during WWII as a 
Survey and Instrument Ammunitions Specialists during the GI Bill. &nbsp;He 
earned a WWII Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal, Japan. &nbsp;He was
 an FHSU graduate with majors in Biology, Chemistry and Zoology. &nbsp;He 
worked at Sunflower Ordinance in Lawrence as a Chemist, until enrolling 
in UMKC School of Dentistry.His dental practice spanned almost 
three decades in Hays. &nbsp;His exam rooms overlooked his collective rock 
garden where his patients enjoyed the plants and rocks he had 
landscaped. &nbsp;Bob and his children collected the rocks during family 
vacations and shared his love of travel and nature.He was a lifelong member of Rotary 
Club, VFW, Hays Chamber of Commerce, Hays United Methodist Church, FHSU 
Alumni, and UMKC School of Dentistry Alumni. &nbsp;Bob was also on the Kansas
 Dental Board of Examiners. &nbsp;He contributed to Boy Scouts of America, 
United Way of Ellis County, and to the FHSU nursing scholarship program.Bob married Alice Weesner in 1956 and 
they had four children. &nbsp;He was an amazing and loving father to William 
Pokorny of Hays; Deanna Groen (Fred) of Medfield, MA; Linda McLean 
(Mark) of Overland Park, KS; and Julia Thornburg (Allen) of Scott City, 
KS. &nbsp;He always included his brother John’s family; Dolores, John 
Charles, Ryan, and Jill Pokorny on special occasions.He was a wonderful Grandpa!&nbsp; He shared 
his time and wild stories with his six grandchildren, Jake Groen of 
Singapore; George Groen of Medfield, MA; Kaitlyn Thornburg of Wichita, 
KS; Megan Thornburg of Prairie Village, KS; Ryan McLean of Green Bay, WI
 and Annie McLean of Memphis, TN.Bob married Betty Schwartz in 1987, and
 he was a great stepdad to her four grown sons and their families: Chan 
(Connie, Dennis (Kathy, Frank (Nancy) and Jack Schwartz. &nbsp;He also 
enjoyed being a loveable step-Grandpa to Matthew, Daniel, and Sarah Joy 
Schwartz.Bob appreciated everyone and truly 
sends love to all! &nbsp;He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by 
his family, friends, poker buddies and fellow nature lovers!A celebration of Bob’s life will be at 
2:00 pm on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 
with Rev. Mike Rose officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the 
Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the LaCrosse City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday 
at the chapel.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the FHSU nursing scholarship 
program, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bob 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Dr. Robert D. Pokorny

Jenny Lynn McClelland, age 32, of Colby passed away Tuesday, June 9, 
2020 in an accident in Wallace County.&nbsp; Jenny was born May 15, 1988 to 
Jimmie R. and Elaine K. (Swift) McClelland in Goodland.&nbsp;

Jenny grew up and went to school in Goodland.&nbsp; She enjoyed being 
outdoors, gardening, animals and spending time with her family and 
friends.&nbsp; She worked as a Rural Mail Associate for the United States 
Postal Service.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her dad, Jimmie; and her grandparents, James and Janice McClelland and Kleo and Janet Swift.&nbsp;

Jenny is survived by her fiancé, Kyle Harold of Colby, KS; mother, 
Elaine McClelland of Goodland, KS; brother, Tyler McClelland of 
Goodland, KS; and many other family and friends.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to Jenny McClelland Memorial Fund and may
 be left at the service or may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS &nbsp;67735.&nbsp; For information or condolences, visit
 <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jenny-McClelland">www.batemanfuneral.com</a>.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jenny-McClelland">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Jenny Lynn McClelland, age 32, of Colby passed away Tuesday, June 9, 
2020 in an accident in Wallace County.&nbsp; Jenny was born May 15, 1988 to 
Jimmie R. and Elaine K. (Swift) McClelland in Goodland.&nbsp;Jenny grew up and went to school in Goodland.&nbsp; She enjoyed being 
outdoors, gardening, animals and spending time with her family and 
friends.&nbsp; She worked as a Rural Mail Associate for the United States 
Postal Service.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her dad, Jimmie; and her grandparents, James and Janice McClelland and Kleo and Janet Swift.&nbsp;Jenny is survived by her fiancé, Kyle Harold of Colby, KS; mother, 
Elaine McClelland of Goodland, KS; brother, Tyler McClelland of 
Goodland, KS; and many other family and friends.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to Jenny McClelland Memorial Fund and may
 be left at the service or may be sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, 
P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS &nbsp;67735.&nbsp; For information or condolences, visit
 <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jenny-McClelland">www.batemanfuneral.com</a>.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jenny-McClelland">HERE</a> for service details.

Jenny Lynn McClelland

David Ray Schlegel, 81, Clinton, Missouri, died Saturday, June 6, 2020, at his home.

Mr. Schlegel was born August 19, 1938, in Augusta, Kansas, the son of
 Harrison Benjamin and Doris Thelma (Ruggles) Schlegel.&nbsp; He was a 
resident of Missouri, for 20+ years, moving from Kansas.&nbsp;

After his retirement from the United States Navy where he served his 
country from 1955 to 1975, David was the owner of the Chief Restaurant, 
Colby, Kansas, owner of the Burger Bar Restaurant, Colby, Kansas, 
Regional Manager for Cains Coffee Company Kansas City Division, Necco 
Coffee Company, Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; During his military career, he 
earned the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal, Fifth Good 
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal (Korea).

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Otis, Kansas, a life 
member of VFW Post 8100, Grandview, Missouri, and a life member of 
Vietnam Veterans of America.

In 1976, he married Phyllis Diane Eberly in Atwood, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Phyllis Schlegel, Clinton, Missouri; 
two sons, David Harrison Schlegel (Kimberly, Wheeling, Missouri, and 
Kenneth Ray Schlegel (Ralf, Hyde Park, Vermont; one daughter, Joanna 
Marie Burkhart, Winston, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 11 great 
grandchildren; and two sisters, Sylvia Brooks, Nixa, Missouri, and Treva
 Schumacher, Overland Park, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Eldon Dean Schlegel; and two grandchildren.

Church visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Otis, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Friday, June 12, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the 
United Methodist Church, Otis, Kansas, with Pastor Angie Vertz 
officiating.&nbsp; (The church is requiring all funeral attendees to wear masks.)&nbsp; Interment will be in the Otis Methodist Cemetery, Otis, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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>David Ray Schlegel, 81, Clinton, Missouri, died Saturday, June 6, 2020, at his home.Mr. Schlegel was born August 19, 1938, in Augusta, Kansas, the son of
 Harrison Benjamin and Doris Thelma (Ruggles) Schlegel.&nbsp; He was a 
resident of Missouri, for 20+ years, moving from Kansas.&nbsp;After his retirement from the United States Navy where he served his 
country from 1955 to 1975, David was the owner of the Chief Restaurant, 
Colby, Kansas, owner of the Burger Bar Restaurant, Colby, Kansas, 
Regional Manager for Cains Coffee Company Kansas City Division, Necco 
Coffee Company, Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp; During his military career, he 
earned the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Commendation Medal, Fifth Good 
Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam 
Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Armed Forces 
Expeditionary Medal (Korea).He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Otis, Kansas, a life 
member of VFW Post 8100, Grandview, Missouri, and a life member of 
Vietnam Veterans of America.In 1976, he married Phyllis Diane Eberly in Atwood, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Phyllis Schlegel, Clinton, Missouri; 
two sons, David Harrison Schlegel (Kimberly, Wheeling, Missouri, and 
Kenneth Ray Schlegel (Ralf, Hyde Park, Vermont; one daughter, Joanna 
Marie Burkhart, Winston, Missouri; 15 grandchildren; 11 great 
grandchildren; and two sisters, Sylvia Brooks, Nixa, Missouri, and Treva
 Schumacher, Overland Park, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Eldon Dean Schlegel; and two grandchildren.Church visitation will be Friday, June 12, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, Otis, Kansas.Funeral service will be Friday, June 12, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the 
United Methodist Church, Otis, Kansas, with Pastor Angie Vertz 
officiating.&nbsp; (The church is requiring all funeral attendees to wear masks.)&nbsp; Interment will be in the Otis Methodist Cemetery, Otis, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital.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.

David Ray Schlegel

Virgil J. Staab, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 5, 1931 in Catharine,
 the son of John C. and Christina (Schmeidler) Staab.&nbsp; He attended 
school in Catharine and graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; On June 13, 
1953 he was united in marriage to Wilma T. Pfannenstiel in Hays, and 
they celebrated 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on
 January 3, 2005.&nbsp; He was a farmer, served in the National Guard, and 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Joseph Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325.&nbsp; He was also a member of the 
Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Polled Hereford Association, 
American Agriculture Movement, American Hereford Association, Ellis 
County 4-H Fairboard, Young Farmers, and an Ellis County 4-H Junior 
Leader sponsor.&nbsp; Virgil enjoyed working, traveling to cattle shows in 
various cities, going to church picnics, and attending county fairs to 
follow his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with their 
various 4-H projects.

Survivors include three sons; Tim Staab
 and wife Gail, Brian Staab and wife Tonya, and Tom Staab, all of Hays, 
three daughters; Linda Robben and husband Norman of Walker, Lori Schmitt
 and husband Doug of Tipton, and Lisa Crawford and husband Ashley of 
Granite Falls, NC, a brother; Francis C. Staab of Hays, a sister; 
Mildred Pfannenstiel of Kansas City, 16 grandchildren, 23 great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife; Wilma, a grandson; Kevin Staab, a great grandson; 
Landry Robben, a brother; Benno F. Staab, and a sister; Mary Bell.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00
 pm until 8:00 on Friday at the church and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Saturday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be 
at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 pm, both on 
Friday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church, in 
care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Virgil may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Virgil J. Staab, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.He was born March 5, 1931 in Catharine,
 the son of John C. and Christina (Schmeidler) Staab.&nbsp; He attended 
school in Catharine and graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; On June 13, 
1953 he was united in marriage to Wilma T. Pfannenstiel in Hays, and 
they celebrated 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on
 January 3, 2005.&nbsp; He was a farmer, served in the National Guard, and 
was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and the St. Joseph Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325.&nbsp; He was also a member of the 
Kansas Livestock Association, Kansas Polled Hereford Association, 
American Agriculture Movement, American Hereford Association, Ellis 
County 4-H Fairboard, Young Farmers, and an Ellis County 4-H Junior 
Leader sponsor.&nbsp; Virgil enjoyed working, traveling to cattle shows in 
various cities, going to church picnics, and attending county fairs to 
follow his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren with their 
various 4-H projects.Survivors include three sons; Tim Staab
 and wife Gail, Brian Staab and wife Tonya, and Tom Staab, all of Hays, 
three daughters; Linda Robben and husband Norman of Walker, Lori Schmitt
 and husband Doug of Tipton, and Lisa Crawford and husband Ashley of 
Granite Falls, NC, a brother; Francis C. Staab of Hays, a sister; 
Mildred Pfannenstiel of Kansas City, 16 grandchildren, 23 great 
grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife; Wilma, a grandson; Kevin Staab, a great grandson; 
Landry Robben, a brother; Benno F. Staab, and a sister; Mary Bell.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00
 pm until 8:00 on Friday at the church and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on 
Saturday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be 
at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 pm, both on 
Friday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church, in 
care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Virgil may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Virgil J. Staab

Bill Rupp, age 80, of Hays, KS, passed away at his home in Hays on 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 15, 
2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine Street, Hays, KS. Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 6 
to 8 PM at the funeral chapel. Inurnment will follow the services in 
the St Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Hays, KS.

A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Bill Rupp, age 80, of Hays, KS, passed away at his home in Hays on 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 15, 
2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine Street, Hays, KS. Visitation will be Sunday, June 14, 2020 from 6 
to 8 PM at the funeral chapel. Inurnment will follow the services in 
the St Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Hays, KS.A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Robert
 W. Fields, age 67, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 4:07 P.M. on 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Illinois. 
Robert was born on January 30, 1953 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of J.
 Marshall and Helen Louise (Hanson) Fields. He attended and graduated 
from Knoxville High School in 1972. Surviving are two sisters:
 Mary Ann (and Marvin) Blair of Pueblo, Colorado and Marsha (and David) 
Bailey of rural Gilson, Illinois; one brother, John M. (and Lynn) Fields
 of Galesburg, Illinois: Five nieces and many great nieces, nephews and 
friends.

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 </figure>Robert
 W. Fields, age 67, of Knoxville, Illinois died at 4:07 P.M. on 
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at his home in Knoxville, Illinois. 
Robert was born on January 30, 1953 in Galesburg, Illinois the son of J.
 Marshall and Helen Louise (Hanson) Fields. He attended and graduated 
from Knoxville High School in 1972. Surviving are two sisters:
 Mary Ann (and Marvin) Blair of Pueblo, Colorado and Marsha (and David) 
Bailey of rural Gilson, Illinois; one brother, John M. (and Lynn) Fields
 of Galesburg, Illinois: Five nieces and many great nieces, nephews and 
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. He began 
working for Swanson Seed Farm, then he worked as a farm hand for the 
Bailey Farms, rural Gilson, Illinois; Phil and Jeff Johnson farm in 
rural Gilson, Illinois; he retired from Carl Sandburg College, 
Galesburg, Illinois, in the custodial department. After his retirement he
 worked the summers as grounds keeper for the city of Knoxville, Illinois. He attended Community Bible Church and was a member
 of the parking crew. Visitation will be held from 2:00 P.M. 
to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Hurd-Hendricks Funeral 
Homes &amp; Crematory, family may not be present. Due to COVID-19 
restrictions face masks and social distancing required. Private 
graveside services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 at the Westfall
 Cemetery, Rural Victoria, Illinois. Rev. Jordan Knight Officiating. 
Memorials contributions may be made to Community Bible Church – Parking 
Crew. Online condolences or expressions of sympathy may be made through
 <a href="http://www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com" target="_blank">www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhomes.com</a>

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