LaVeda Jean Hahn, 97, of Osborne, KS passed away on Thursday, May 27,
 2020 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She was born on January 
10, 1923 on a farm south of Gaylord, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;to Dwight E. &amp; Verna May 
(Reinoehl) Legg. &nbsp;LeVeda was one of several children.

LaVeda graduated from Osborne High School 1942. &nbsp;On June 3, 1943, she married Warren Hahn &amp; to this union 2 sons were born.

LaVeda worked as a retail clerk at McFarlands grocery store &amp; 25 
years at Boogarts both of Osborne. &nbsp;She was a member of the VFW 
Auxiliary #7743 of Osborne, KS.

LaVeda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Warren in 1969, son: Keith in 2012; brothers: Merwin &amp; Wayne.

LaVeda is survived by a son: Cleo of Portis, KS; daughters-in-law: 
Lisa Hahn of Portis, KS; Mary Ann Hahn of Osborne, KS; 8 grandchildren; 
18 great-grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/LaVeda-Hahn">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>LaVeda Jean Hahn, 97, of Osborne, KS passed away on Thursday, May 27,
 2020 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She was born on January 
10, 1923 on a farm south of Gaylord, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;to Dwight E. &amp; Verna May 
(Reinoehl) Legg. &nbsp;LeVeda was one of several children.LaVeda graduated from Osborne High School 1942. &nbsp;On June 3, 1943, she married Warren Hahn &amp; to this union 2 sons were born.LaVeda worked as a retail clerk at McFarlands grocery store &amp; 25 
years at Boogarts both of Osborne. &nbsp;She was a member of the VFW 
Auxiliary #7743 of Osborne, KS.LaVeda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Warren in 1969, son: Keith in 2012; brothers: Merwin &amp; Wayne.LaVeda is survived by a son: Cleo of Portis, KS; daughters-in-law: 
Lisa Hahn of Portis, KS; Mary Ann Hahn of Osborne, KS; 8 grandchildren; 
18 great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/LaVeda-Hahn">HERE</a> for service details.

LaVeda Jean Hahn

Timothy Joe Wyatt, 59, Gorham, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at HaysMed.

He was born December 15, 1960 in 
Bethesda, Maryland, the son of Richard and Ann G. (Gates) Wyatt.&nbsp; He was
 a service manager at Ochs, Inc. in Otis, a marriage and family 
counselor at the Center for Counseling in Great Bend, and his parents’ 
caregiver.&nbsp; He enjoyed fly fishing, playing the trumpet and organ, and 
tinkering on trucks, cars, and four-wheelers.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved his
 family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his father; Richard 
Wyatt of Gorham, two sons; Gregory Wyatt and wife Kaitlyn and Chris Wyatt 
and wife Amanda, all of Omaha, NE, a daughter; Alicia Hunter and husband
 Joshua of Liebenthal, his significant other; Rhonda Widows of Albert, 
two sisters; Nancy Seitz of Hays and Terri Wyatt of Liebenthal, eight 
grandchildren; Elijah, Keagan, Camden, and Micah Hunter, and Sean, 
Hannah, Addison, and Ashlyn Wyatt, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Ann, and a brother; Ronald Wyatt.

Memorials are suggested to the Cancer 
Council of Ellis County, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 
1906 Pine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Timothy may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Timothy Joe Wyatt, 59, Gorham, died Friday, May 22, 2020 at HaysMed.He was born December 15, 1960 in 
Bethesda, Maryland, the son of Richard and Ann G. (Gates) Wyatt.&nbsp; He was
 a service manager at Ochs, Inc. in Otis, a marriage and family 
counselor at the Center for Counseling in Great Bend, and his parents’ 
caregiver.&nbsp; He enjoyed fly fishing, playing the trumpet and organ, and 
tinkering on trucks, cars, and four-wheelers.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved his
 family and grandchildren.Survivors include his father; Richard 
Wyatt of Gorham, two sons; Gregory Wyatt and wife Kaitlyn and Chris Wyatt 
and wife Amanda, all of Omaha, NE, a daughter; Alicia Hunter and husband
 Joshua of Liebenthal, his significant other; Rhonda Widows of Albert, 
two sisters; Nancy Seitz of Hays and Terri Wyatt of Liebenthal, eight 
grandchildren; Elijah, Keagan, Camden, and Micah Hunter, and Sean, 
Hannah, Addison, and Ashlyn Wyatt, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his mother; Ann, and a brother; Ronald Wyatt.Memorials are suggested to the Cancer 
Council of Ellis County, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 
1906 Pine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Timothy may be 
shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Timothy Joe Wyatt

Donald Lee Kilian, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home in Russell.

Don was born April 16, 1931 in Russell.&nbsp; He was one of five children 
born to Sam and Alma (Mai) Kilian.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated 
from Russell High School with the class of 1949.

Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Weigel on January 13, 1950 in 
Newkirk, Oklahoma.&nbsp; This union was blessed with six children; Sheila, 
Sam, Sonya, Don, Jr., Christopher and Dwight.&nbsp; They made their home in 
Russell.&nbsp; Mary preceded him in death in 2005.

Don started out working in family farming and then became a Service 
Station Operator and Partner for several stations in Russell.&nbsp; He was 
employed by Giebler TV as a repairman before he started working for the 
State of Kansas as a Driver’s License Examiner.&nbsp; He retired from the 
State in 1994.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church where he
 served on the Church Board.&nbsp; He was also a proud lifetime Golden Eagle 
member of the NRA.&nbsp; In his spare time he enjoyed photography, playing 
golf and hunting.

He
 was blessed with an amazing singing voice and a talent for playing 
guitar. He was a member of the Saddle Pals Band, performing locally as 
well as on the Prairie Jamboree that was televised in Great Bend, KS in 
the 1950’s.

Don is survived by a very special companion of 14 years, Cathryn 
Trapp, two daughters, Sheila Verbraken (Michael) of Mesa, Arizona and 
Sonya Voorhies (Rick) of Showlow, Arizona; three sons, Sam Kilian 
(Cheryl) of Russell, Kansas, Donald Kilian, Jr. (Carla) of Independence,
 Missouri and Dwight Kilian (Sandy) of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, 
William “Bill” Kilian and Dennis Kilian both of Russell, Kansas; 14 
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ann, son 
Christopher “Whitey” Kilian; and two sisters, Patricia Walker and Betty 
Dumler.

Graveside Service for the Don will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May
 28, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Public 
visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2020
 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; A Memorial has been 
established with the Kilian Family Memorial and St John Lutheran 
Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Donald Lee Kilian, 89, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at his home in Russell.Don was born April 16, 1931 in Russell.&nbsp; He was one of five children 
born to Sam and Alma (Mai) Kilian.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated 
from Russell High School with the class of 1949.Don was united in marriage to Mary Ann Weigel on January 13, 1950 in 
Newkirk, Oklahoma.&nbsp; This union was blessed with six children; Sheila, 
Sam, Sonya, Don, Jr., Christopher and Dwight.&nbsp; They made their home in 
Russell.&nbsp; Mary preceded him in death in 2005.Don started out working in family farming and then became a Service 
Station Operator and Partner for several stations in Russell.&nbsp; He was 
employed by Giebler TV as a repairman before he started working for the 
State of Kansas as a Driver’s License Examiner.&nbsp; He retired from the 
State in 1994.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church where he
 served on the Church Board.&nbsp; He was also a proud lifetime Golden Eagle 
member of the NRA.&nbsp; In his spare time he enjoyed photography, playing 
golf and hunting.He
 was blessed with an amazing singing voice and a talent for playing 
guitar. He was a member of the Saddle Pals Band, performing locally as 
well as on the Prairie Jamboree that was televised in Great Bend, KS in 
the 1950’s.Don is survived by a very special companion of 14 years, Cathryn 
Trapp, two daughters, Sheila Verbraken (Michael) of Mesa, Arizona and 
Sonya Voorhies (Rick) of Showlow, Arizona; three sons, Sam Kilian 
(Cheryl) of Russell, Kansas, Donald Kilian, Jr. (Carla) of Independence,
 Missouri and Dwight Kilian (Sandy) of Phoenix, Arizona; two brothers, 
William “Bill” Kilian and Dennis Kilian both of Russell, Kansas; 14 
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.Don was preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary Ann, son 
Christopher “Whitey” Kilian; and two sisters, Patricia Walker and Betty 
Dumler.Graveside Service for the Don will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, May
 28, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Public 
visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday, May 27, 2020
 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; A Memorial has been 
established with the Kilian Family Memorial and St John Lutheran 
Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Lee Kilian

Delbert Earl Ostrom, of Plainvile, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020
 at the Hays Medical Center following a brief illness, at the age of 86.
 He was born in Neosho, Missouri on October 31, 1933 to Lola (Hawes) 
Ostrom. He later moved to Concordia, Kansas when his mother married 
Edward Ostrom. He attended schools in Concordia and graduated from 
Concordia High School.


Delbert married Charlotte Ann Ball on November 21, 1954 at the 
Baptist Church in Concordia. He farmed for several years before moving 
to Plainville in 1957 to work in the oil fields where he worked for 
Brown Bros. Well Service for a number of years before buying the 
business. He retired in 1998 and he and Charlotte traveled spending 18 
winters in Arizona.


He loved bicycling and participated in the Biking Across Kansas 
several years and Ride the Rockies in Colorado. He earned his pilot’s 
license and flew his own plane on vacations as well as flying to Texas 
for parts and service equipment for his well business. He was also an 
avid computer and camera geek.


Delbert is survived by his wife Charlotte of the home in Plainville;
 sons, Mike (Peggy) Ostrom of Homer, AK, Terry (Joy) Ostrom of Derby, 
KS, and Curtis (Adel) Ostrom of Mt. Holly, NC; daughters, Karen Moeder 
of Oakley, KS, and Jo (Burl) Ward of West Dundee, IL; brother, Larry 
(Phyllis) of Concordia, KS; sister-in-law, Sue (Daryl) Gum of Concordia,
 KS; son-in-law, Mike Simon of Plainville; thirteen grandchildren; 
twenty-two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.


He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lola Ostrom; 
daughter, Marilyn Simon; brother, Wesley Ostrom; son-in-law, John 
Moeder; daughter-in-law, Kay Ostrom; and brother-in-law, David Ball.


A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10:00 
AM at the Plainville First Christian Church. There will be no 
visitation.


Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Plainville 
Public Library and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home,
 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Delbert Earl Ostrom, of Plainvile, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2020
 at the Hays Medical Center following a brief illness, at the age of 86.
 He was born in Neosho, Missouri on October 31, 1933 to Lola (Hawes) 
Ostrom. He later moved to Concordia, Kansas when his mother married 
Edward Ostrom. He attended schools in Concordia and graduated from 
Concordia High School.
Delbert married Charlotte Ann Ball on November 21, 1954 at the 
Baptist Church in Concordia. He farmed for several years before moving 
to Plainville in 1957 to work in the oil fields where he worked for 
Brown Bros. Well Service for a number of years before buying the 
business. He retired in 1998 and he and Charlotte traveled spending 18 
winters in Arizona.
He loved bicycling and participated in the Biking Across Kansas 
several years and Ride the Rockies in Colorado. He earned his pilot’s 
license and flew his own plane on vacations as well as flying to Texas 
for parts and service equipment for his well business. He was also an 
avid computer and camera geek.
Delbert is survived by his wife Charlotte of the home in Plainville;
 sons, Mike (Peggy) Ostrom of Homer, AK, Terry (Joy) Ostrom of Derby, 
KS, and Curtis (Adel) Ostrom of Mt. Holly, NC; daughters, Karen Moeder 
of Oakley, KS, and Jo (Burl) Ward of West Dundee, IL; brother, Larry 
(Phyllis) of Concordia, KS; sister-in-law, Sue (Daryl) Gum of Concordia,
 KS; son-in-law, Mike Simon of Plainville; thirteen grandchildren; 
twenty-two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lola Ostrom; 
daughter, Marilyn Simon; brother, Wesley Ostrom; son-in-law, John 
Moeder; daughter-in-law, Kay Ostrom; and brother-in-law, David Ball.
A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 10:00 
AM at the Plainville First Christian Church. There will be no 
visitation.
Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or Plainville 
Public Library and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home,
 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Delbert Earl Ostrom

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.

Todd A. Eveleigh

Consuelo Lopez Marez was called to Paradise May 18, 2020 in Denver, CO she was surrounded by family.

Consuelo was the only child of Teresa Hernandez Lopez and Jose Lopez 
and was born September 22, 1933 in Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico.&nbsp;

She married the love of her life Cesareo Marez Soto in Nieves, 
Zacatecas, Mexico on April 1, 1949. She later moved to the United States
 in 1964 to follow her husband, bringing their 4 children with her. They
 farmed and lived in Texas and Oklahoma before settling down in Kansas. 
Throughout their time in the United States she had 7 more children. She 
lost her husband in 1975 and continued raising their 11 children in 
Goodland, KS where she spent several years until moving to Denver, CO in
 1992. One of her largest achievements was becoming a United States 
Citizen in 1998.

Consuelo had a love of growing flowers and was exceptionally good at 
gardening. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will 
always remember her beautiful flowers, trees and vegetable gardens that 
filled her yard with color and beauty. She was known to be a woman of 
everything glamor, she loved discussing and doing her hair, makeup and 
nails, as well as admiring and discussing beautiful jewelry with her 
daughters and granddaughters.

Consuelo was a dedicated and loved member of the Kingdom Hall of 
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Aurora, CO. She was a practicing and loyal 
Jehovah’s Witness; she was very strong in her faith and held it above 
all else, she would share the word of Jehovah with anyone she came 
across. She never missed a Memorial, even while battling physical 
ailments. &nbsp;Her family is at peace knowing she is now in Paradise.

Consuelo is preceded in death by her parents Theressa Hernandez Lopez
 and Jose Lopez, her twin baby girls, her husband and love of her life 
Cesareo Marez Soto, her eldest son Adolfo “Adolf” Marez, her daughter 
Ninfa “Nancy” Marez and her son Antonio “Tony” Marez. She is survived by
 her children Marcelina “Marcy” Marez, Alonzo Marez (wife Karen) Cesareo
 Mares, Theressa Hoots (husband Dale, Maricela Haugland (husband 
Robert, Angelica Barton (husband Vincent, Fernando Marez, and Sandra 
Lang (husband Paul). She is also survived by her 22 grandchildren, 17 
great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.

Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, services for Consuelo&nbsp;will be private.

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 </figure>Consuelo Lopez Marez was called to Paradise May 18, 2020 in Denver, CO she was surrounded by family.Consuelo was the only child of Teresa Hernandez Lopez and Jose Lopez 
and was born September 22, 1933 in Nieves, Zacatecas, Mexico.&nbsp;She married the love of her life Cesareo Marez Soto in Nieves, 
Zacatecas, Mexico on April 1, 1949. She later moved to the United States
 in 1964 to follow her husband, bringing their 4 children with her. They
 farmed and lived in Texas and Oklahoma before settling down in Kansas. 
Throughout their time in the United States she had 7 more children. She 
lost her husband in 1975 and continued raising their 11 children in 
Goodland, KS where she spent several years until moving to Denver, CO in
 1992. One of her largest achievements was becoming a United States 
Citizen in 1998.Consuelo had a love of growing flowers and was exceptionally good at 
gardening. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will 
always remember her beautiful flowers, trees and vegetable gardens that 
filled her yard with color and beauty. She was known to be a woman of 
everything glamor, she loved discussing and doing her hair, makeup and 
nails, as well as admiring and discussing beautiful jewelry with her 
daughters and granddaughters.Consuelo was a dedicated and loved member of the Kingdom Hall of 
Jehovah’s Witnesses in Aurora, CO. She was a practicing and loyal 
Jehovah’s Witness; she was very strong in her faith and held it above 
all else, she would share the word of Jehovah with anyone she came 
across. She never missed a Memorial, even while battling physical 
ailments. &nbsp;Her family is at peace knowing she is now in Paradise.Consuelo is preceded in death by her parents Theressa Hernandez Lopez
 and Jose Lopez, her twin baby girls, her husband and love of her life 
Cesareo Marez Soto, her eldest son Adolfo “Adolf” Marez, her daughter 
Ninfa “Nancy” Marez and her son Antonio “Tony” Marez. She is survived by
 her children Marcelina “Marcy” Marez, Alonzo Marez (wife Karen) Cesareo
 Mares, Theressa Hoots (husband Dale, Maricela Haugland (husband 
Robert, Angelica Barton (husband Vincent, Fernando Marez, and Sandra 
Lang (husband Paul). She is also survived by her 22 grandchildren, 17 
great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren.Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, services for Consuelo&nbsp;will be private.

Consuelo L. Marez

Jaide Therese Lawson, 18, of Russell, Kansas, passed on Wednesday, 
May 13, 2020, at the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.

Services are pending at this time and cremation has been selected by 
the family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Jaide Therese Lawson, 18, of Russell, Kansas, passed on Wednesday, 
May 13, 2020, at the Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.Services are pending at this time and cremation has been selected by 
the family.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
funeral service arrangements.

Jaide Therese Lawson

Virginia Mae Curry, 68, of Levant, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020,at her 
home. She was born March 8, 1952, in Colby, KS, to Douglas and 
Nettie(Stickel) Griggs. Ginny graduated from Colby High School. On 
December 21, 1968,Ginny married Gary Curry. She was a farm wife and 
worked for Head Start for 10 years. One of her biggest joys in life was 
being a grandma. She loved to go to the lake with her grandkids and 
watch their sporting events.&nbsp;


Ginny was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary Curry; daughter Kim Burk and sister Karen Donaldson.&nbsp;


She is survived by her children, Shawn (Mindy) Curry, of Colby and 
Shanda (Ryan) Cassaw, of Levant; son-in-law John Burk, of 
Haysville;siblings, John Griggs, of Atwood and Barbara (Kerry) Turner, 
of Colby; &nbsp;seven grandchildren, Mackenzie Curry, Brooks Curry, Emma 
Curry, Cobin Curry, Elijah Rasmussen, Dominic Cassaw and Toby Cassaw and
 great grandchildren Riley and Kimberly Rasmussen.&nbsp;


A graveside service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May22, 2020 at 
Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Head Start and can be sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com													

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 </figure>Virginia Mae Curry, 68, of Levant, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020,at her 
home. She was born March 8, 1952, in Colby, KS, to Douglas and 
Nettie(Stickel) Griggs. Ginny graduated from Colby High School. On 
December 21, 1968,Ginny married Gary Curry. She was a farm wife and 
worked for Head Start for 10 years. One of her biggest joys in life was 
being a grandma. She loved to go to the lake with her grandkids and 
watch their sporting events.&nbsp;
Ginny was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gary Curry; daughter Kim Burk and sister Karen Donaldson.&nbsp;
She is survived by her children, Shawn (Mindy) Curry, of Colby and 
Shanda (Ryan) Cassaw, of Levant; son-in-law John Burk, of 
Haysville;siblings, John Griggs, of Atwood and Barbara (Kerry) Turner, 
of Colby; &nbsp;seven grandchildren, Mackenzie Curry, Brooks Curry, Emma 
Curry, Cobin Curry, Elijah Rasmussen, Dominic Cassaw and Toby Cassaw and
 great grandchildren Riley and Kimberly Rasmussen.&nbsp;
A graveside service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May22, 2020 at 
Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Head Start and can be sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Virginia Mae 'Ginny' Curry (Griggs

Mark L. Schartz, 95, passed away May 20, 2020 at his home in Larned.

He was born October 17, 1924 in Ellinwood to Nicholas John and Margaret Meyeres Schartz.

He was a resident of Ellinwood, Cimarron, Belpre, and following 
retirement, Larned. He was a farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the VFW, all of Larned. He 
served in the United States Army Air Force, 8th Air Force 306th Bombardment Group, based in Thurleigh Bedfordshire in South Central England.

On January 26, 1949 he married Betty L. Henning at Belpre. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2017.

Survivors include: four sons, David Schartz, Belpre, Carl (Pam) 
Schartz, Corinth, Texas, Stephen (Sara) Schartz, Cimarron, Brian 
Schartz, Dodge City; four daughters, Marian Reynolds, Wichita, Donna 
Woods, Cimarron, Bernice (David) Rebein, Dodge City, Rita (Bill) 
Hommertzheim, Cimarron; twenty grandchildren, and eighteen great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; Son-in-law,
 Rusty Woods; three brothers, Art Schartz, Bill Schartz, August Schartz;
 three sisters, Cecilia Piller, Irene Schartz, and Wilma Zeigler.

Due to COVID-19, a private family funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. 
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with 
Father Bernard Felix presiding. Public live stream via Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. on 
Monday, May 25, 2020, with both held at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Burial will be in Belpre Catholic Cemetery, Belpre, with military 
graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left
 at www.beckwithmortuary.com

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 </figure>Mark L. Schartz, 95, passed away May 20, 2020 at his home in Larned.He was born October 17, 1924 in Ellinwood to Nicholas John and Margaret Meyeres Schartz.He was a resident of Ellinwood, Cimarron, Belpre, and following 
retirement, Larned. He was a farmer. He was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and the VFW, all of Larned. He 
served in the United States Army Air Force, 8th Air Force 306th Bombardment Group, based in Thurleigh Bedfordshire in South Central England.On January 26, 1949 he married Betty L. Henning at Belpre. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2017.Survivors include: four sons, David Schartz, Belpre, Carl (Pam) 
Schartz, Corinth, Texas, Stephen (Sara) Schartz, Cimarron, Brian 
Schartz, Dodge City; four daughters, Marian Reynolds, Wichita, Donna 
Woods, Cimarron, Bernice (David) Rebein, Dodge City, Rita (Bill) 
Hommertzheim, Cimarron; twenty grandchildren, and eighteen great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty; Son-in-law,
 Rusty Woods; three brothers, Art Schartz, Bill Schartz, August Schartz;
 three sisters, Cecilia Piller, Irene Schartz, and Wilma Zeigler.Due to COVID-19, a private family funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. 
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with 
Father Bernard Felix presiding. Public live stream via Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. on 
Monday, May 25, 2020, with both held at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Burial will be in Belpre Catholic Cemetery, Belpre, with military 
graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left
 at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Mark L. Schartz

Helen (Mayers) Blado, 98, passed away May 21, 2020, at Leisure 
Homestead, Stafford. She was born on June 5, 1921, at Tipton, to Casper 
&amp; Anna (Junk) Pahls. She married Virgil Mayers in Riverside, Calif. 
and they later divorced.

A Great Bend resident, Helen worked for many years as a waitress. She
 was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church in Great Bend. She enjoyed antiques, her family, and 
grandchildren, but especially loved having large family get-togethers.

Survivors include, three sons, Joe Mayers of Great Bend, Frank Mayers
 and wife Jolene of Piedmont, Okla., and John Mayers and wife Marie of 
Albert; three daughters, Virginia Ramey and husband Rex of Great Bend, 
Vivian Pavlacka of Great Bend, and Barbara File and husband Allyn of 
Beloit; a daughter in law, Roxanne Mayers of Great Bend; a sister, 
Lilliam Harris of La.; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and 
three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her first husband, Virgil Mayers; a son, Steven Mayers; six 
brothers; three sisters; and two grandchildren, grandson, Adam and 
granddaughter, Tiffini.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at
 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Helen (Mayers) Blado, 98, passed away May 21, 2020, at Leisure 
Homestead, Stafford. She was born on June 5, 1921, at Tipton, to Casper 
&amp; Anna (Junk) Pahls. She married Virgil Mayers in Riverside, Calif. 
and they later divorced.A Great Bend resident, Helen worked for many years as a waitress. She
 was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic 
Church in Great Bend. She enjoyed antiques, her family, and 
grandchildren, but especially loved having large family get-togethers.Survivors include, three sons, Joe Mayers of Great Bend, Frank Mayers
 and wife Jolene of Piedmont, Okla., and John Mayers and wife Marie of 
Albert; three daughters, Virginia Ramey and husband Rex of Great Bend, 
Vivian Pavlacka of Great Bend, and Barbara File and husband Allyn of 
Beloit; a daughter in law, Roxanne Mayers of Great Bend; a sister, 
Lilliam Harris of La.; 15 grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and 
three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her first husband, Virgil Mayers; a son, Steven Mayers; six 
brothers; three sisters; and two grandchildren, grandson, Adam and 
granddaughter, Tiffini.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at
 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the 
family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Helen (Mayers) Blado

Marjorie Lucille Vanderweide, age 85, died on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Derby Health and Rehabilitation.  She was born on March 1, 1935 in Shallow Water Kansas to Richard and Basil and Marjorie Ruth Toadvine Roark.  She was a Garden City resident from 1959-2019 having moved from Atchison, Kansas.

She was a talented organist and pianist and taught lessons for many years and served as the organist at the First United Methodist Church.

Marjorie was a member of the United Methodist Women, Kappa Phi, PEO (Chapter X, O.E.S. Chapter X, Piano Teachers League, co-founder of Astrea.  Before her retirement she was also very active with Stephin’s Ministry, Sisciple Bible Study, Boy Scouts - Mother of an Eagle Scout, Rainbow Girls - Advisory Board, Grand Cross of Color, Mother of Kansas Grand Worthy Advisor, a Foreign Exchange Mother thru AFS of Hans &amp; Thomas of Germany and Frances of Belgium, Children’s Choir Director and a member of the First United Methodist Chancel Choir.

On January 28, 1956 she was married to Joe H. Vanderweide at the First United Methodist Church in Atchison, Kansas.  He survives.

 Two Children:&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard (Carol) Vanderweide of Eldridge, Missouri

 One Brother:&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard “Dick” (Sandy) of Lakewood, Colorado

 Six Grandchildren:&nbsp; Shailey (Kiel Tracy) Innes of Wichita, Kansas

     Reegan (Breck Roop) Innes of Wichita, Kansas

     Jessica (Chan) Vanderweide of Topeka, Kansas

     Bryan (Stephanie) Vanderweide of Longview, Washington

     Timothy (Jessica) Vanderweide of Scott City, Kansas

 Six Great Grandchildren: Everly and Tinley Tracy, Nicholas and Madison Freeland,       Alex and Elianna Vanderweide

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas.  Services will be streamed live on the Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home Facebook page to keep attendance in line with the Ad Astra phased reopening plan.

A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date at the First United Methodist Church.

Calling hours will be from Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 1-8 at the funeral home.

Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Organ Completion Fund at First United Methodist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

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 </figure>Marjorie Lucille Vanderweide, age 85, died on Monday, May 18, 2020 at the Derby Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on March 1, 1935 in Shallow Water Kansas to Richard and Basil and Marjorie Ruth Toadvine Roark. She was a Garden City resident from 1959-2019 having moved from Atchison, Kansas.She was a talented organist and pianist and taught lessons for many years and served as the organist at the First United Methodist Church.Marjorie was a member of the United Methodist Women, Kappa Phi, PEO (Chapter X, O.E.S. Chapter X, Piano Teachers League, co-founder of Astrea. Before her retirement she was also very active with Stephin’s Ministry, Sisciple Bible Study, Boy Scouts - Mother of an Eagle Scout, Rainbow Girls - Advisory Board, Grand Cross of Color, Mother of Kansas Grand Worthy Advisor, a Foreign Exchange Mother thru AFS of Hans &amp; Thomas of Germany and Frances of Belgium, Children’s Choir Director and a member of the First United Methodist Chancel Choir.On January 28, 1956 she was married to Joe H. Vanderweide at the First United Methodist Church in Atchison, Kansas. He survives.Other survivors include: Two Children:&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard (Carol) Vanderweide of Eldridge, Missouri Linda Innes of Mulvane, Kansas One Brother:&nbsp; &nbsp;Richard “Dick” (Sandy) of Lakewood, Colorado Six Grandchildren:&nbsp; Shailey (Kiel Tracy) Innes of Wichita, Kansas Reegan (Breck Roop) Innes of Wichita, Kansas Connor Innes of Derby, Kansas Jessica (Chan) Vanderweide of Topeka, Kansas Bryan (Stephanie) Vanderweide of Longview, Washington Timothy (Jessica) Vanderweide of Scott City, Kansas Six Great Grandchildren: Everly and Tinley Tracy, Nicholas and Madison Freeland, Alex and Elianna VanderweideGraveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at 2 p.m. at the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, Kansas. Services will be streamed live on the Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home Facebook page to keep attendance in line with the Ad Astra phased reopening plan.A Celebration of life service will be held at a later date at the First United Methodist Church.Calling hours will be from Tuesday, May 26, 2020 from 1-8 at the funeral home.Memorials in lieu of flowers are suggested to the Organ Completion Fund at First United Methodist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Marjorie Lucille Vanderweide

Stephen James Glassman was born September 4, 1946, in Hays, Kansas, and passed away in Edgewater,
Florida, on May 19, 2020. He was the eldest son of Eugene Glassman and Marguerite Lesher Glassman,
and the grandson of Jessie McConchie Lesher. Both his mother and grandmother were teachers, and
Mrs. Lesher was one of the most influential people in his life.


After graduating from St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays Kansas, Stephen joined the Peace Corps and
spent 1966-1969 in the South Pacific, on the island of Peleliu in Micronesia. Upon his return to the USA,
he worked as a labor contractor for Pioneer Corn and as a graduate assistant and lecturer at various
higher ed institutions. In 1971, he achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Kansas University,
followed by an M.A. in English in 1981 from University of Southwestern Louisiana, and then, in 1983, an
MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College.


Stephen then embarked on a teaching and writing career, lecturing from 1981 to 1983 at University of
Miami, and at Miami Dade Community College. From 1983-1984 he was a lecturer a University of Texas-Austin, before becoming Professor of Communication and Humanities at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University in Daytona Beach Florida in 1984.


He was a prolific author, from crime fiction--Blood on the Moon, 1990, and The Near Death Experiment,
2001--to travel narratives--On the Trail of the Maya Explorer: Tracing the Epic Journey of John Lloyd
Stephens, 2003, and It Happened on the Santa Fe Trail, 2008. He also co-edited several anthologies of
crime fiction, including Orange Pulp: Stories of Mayhem, Murder, and Mystery, 2000; Crime Fiction and
Film in the Southwest: Bad Boys and Bad Girls in the Badlands, 2001; and Florida Crime Writers: 24
Interview, 2008.


Stephen's other passions included politics, and he served as vice chair of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Volusia County, was a founding member of Sister Cities of Volusia, and served as
president of the Florida College English Association. He loved the outdoors and travel, preferring to see
the world via bicycle, canoe, kayak, or one or another well-worn trucks or campers. A self-proclaimed
amateur naturalist, he tended a variety of citrus in his beloved backyard grove and enjoyed identifying
the odd species of tropical plants growing along the Florida coastline. He also led several historical and
cultural tours to Mexico and to Central and South America.


Stephen is survived by his sister, Martha Grace (Donald) Lang, of Hays, KS and sister-in-law Linda
(Roland) Query, Firestone, CO; by nieces and nephews Elise Glassman, Lynn Krestel, Jill de la Pierce, Jude
Lang, Jessica Lang, Jeffrey Lang, Kim Burdett, Kelli Geier, and Kendra Glassman; and by great-nieces and
great-nephews Bethany, Jayme, Logan, Andrew, Samantha, Aiden, and Bane. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Eugene "Dusty" Glassman and Marguerite Glassman, his sister Mary Elise Milene, and his
brother Philip "Dugie" Glassman.


A memorial will be held when public health conditions allow and memorials will be designated at the
family's discretion. Condolences may be left at <a href="https://stephenglassman.muchloved.com/">https://stephenglassman.muchloved.com/
</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1590087614854.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Stephen James Glassman was born September 4, 1946, in Hays, Kansas, and passed away in Edgewater,
Florida, on May 19, 2020. He was the eldest son of Eugene Glassman and Marguerite Lesher Glassman,
and the grandson of Jessie McConchie Lesher. Both his mother and grandmother were teachers, and
Mrs. Lesher was one of the most influential people in his life.
After graduating from St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays Kansas, Stephen joined the Peace Corps and
spent 1966-1969 in the South Pacific, on the island of Peleliu in Micronesia. Upon his return to the USA,
he worked as a labor contractor for Pioneer Corn and as a graduate assistant and lecturer at various
higher ed institutions. In 1971, he achieved his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Kansas University,
followed by an M.A. in English in 1981 from University of Southwestern Louisiana, and then, in 1983, an
MFA in Creative Writing from Vermont College.
Stephen then embarked on a teaching and writing career, lecturing from 1981 to 1983 at University of
Miami, and at Miami Dade Community College. From 1983-1984 he was a lecturer a University of Texas-Austin, before becoming Professor of Communication and Humanities at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University in Daytona Beach Florida in 1984.
He was a prolific author, from crime fiction--Blood on the Moon, 1990, and The Near Death Experiment,
2001--to travel narratives--On the Trail of the Maya Explorer: Tracing the Epic Journey of John Lloyd
Stephens, 2003, and It Happened on the Santa Fe Trail, 2008. He also co-edited several anthologies of
crime fiction, including Orange Pulp: Stories of Mayhem, Murder, and Mystery, 2000; Crime Fiction and
Film in the Southwest: Bad Boys and Bad Girls in the Badlands, 2001; and Florida Crime Writers: 24
Interview, 2008.
Stephen's other passions included politics, and he served as vice chair of the Democratic Executive
Committee of Volusia County, was a founding member of Sister Cities of Volusia, and served as
president of the Florida College English Association. He loved the outdoors and travel, preferring to see
the world via bicycle, canoe, kayak, or one or another well-worn trucks or campers. A self-proclaimed
amateur naturalist, he tended a variety of citrus in his beloved backyard grove and enjoyed identifying
the odd species of tropical plants growing along the Florida coastline. He also led several historical and
cultural tours to Mexico and to Central and South America.
Stephen is survived by his sister, Martha Grace (Donald) Lang, of Hays, KS and sister-in-law Linda
(Roland) Query, Firestone, CO; by nieces and nephews Elise Glassman, Lynn Krestel, Jill de la Pierce, Jude
Lang, Jessica Lang, Jeffrey Lang, Kim Burdett, Kelli Geier, and Kendra Glassman; and by great-nieces and
great-nephews Bethany, Jayme, Logan, Andrew, Samantha, Aiden, and Bane. He was preceded in death
by his parents, Eugene "Dusty" Glassman and Marguerite Glassman, his sister Mary Elise Milene, and his
brother Philip "Dugie" Glassman.
A memorial will be held when public health conditions allow and memorials will be designated at the
family's discretion. Condolences may be left at <a href="https://stephenglassman.muchloved.com/">https://stephenglassman.muchloved.com/
</a>

Stephen James Glassman

Charlene Genelle Barber (Char, born March 14, 1935, and formerly of Hays and Wakeeney, Kansas, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on May 19, 2020, at 85 years of age.&nbsp;

Charlene was born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She graduated from Wilmore High School and continued on at Wichita Business School for one year. Charlene was united in marriage to Earl Barber on July 10, 1954. They were married for 65 years. She worked as a school secretary in WaKeeney and finished her career as a housing director in Hays. She enjoyed fishing with Earl and spending time with her family. She loved everyone deeply, had a strong faith, and enjoyed attending the Ogallah Christian Church.&nbsp;

Char is survived by her husband Earl, three sons Mark (Bernice) of Lawrence, KS, Jim of Springfield, MO, and David (Annette) of Hays, KS. She also has four grandsons, Ryan Barber (his friend Candace Cunningham and her daughter KaAliyah Williams) Blake Barber (Katie, Brady Barber (Andrea) and Brooks Barber. She also has one great-grandaughter, Simone Barber. Also surviving are her brother Roy Dewbre. She was preceded in death by her father O.C. Dewbre and mother Della Dewbre; her brothers Chet Dewbre, T.O. Dewbre, Ken Dewbre; her sister Pat Womack; and her daughter-in-law Trudy Barber.&nbsp;

Char was selfless, as exemplified by her hard work to put Earl through college, allowing him to continue his love of sports. The sacrifices she made from that point to now were not easy, but she made things better. She accepted life on life’s terms and always said, “It is what it is.” She was a great wife, mom and friend to many. Her favorite scripture was, Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find and knock and the door will be opened to you.....Matthew 7:7-8.&nbsp;

The funeral service will be held at 11A.M on Tuesday, May 26th at Ogallah Christian Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow Ogallah Cemetery, Ogallah.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Ogallah Christian Church and Homestead Nutrition Project. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;

Current Covid-19 restrictions set forth by the governor will be observed for this service.

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 </figure>Charlene Genelle Barber (Char, born March 14, 1935, and formerly of Hays and Wakeeney, Kansas, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on May 19, 2020, at 85 years of age.&nbsp;Charlene was born in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. She graduated from Wilmore High School and continued on at Wichita Business School for one year. Charlene was united in marriage to Earl Barber on July 10, 1954. They were married for 65 years. She worked as a school secretary in WaKeeney and finished her career as a housing director in Hays. She enjoyed fishing with Earl and spending time with her family. She loved everyone deeply, had a strong faith, and enjoyed attending the Ogallah Christian Church.&nbsp;Char is survived by her husband Earl, three sons Mark (Bernice) of Lawrence, KS, Jim of Springfield, MO, and David (Annette) of Hays, KS. She also has four grandsons, Ryan Barber (his friend Candace Cunningham and her daughter KaAliyah Williams) Blake Barber (Katie, Brady Barber (Andrea) and Brooks Barber. She also has one great-grandaughter, Simone Barber. Also surviving are her brother Roy Dewbre. She was preceded in death by her father O.C. Dewbre and mother Della Dewbre; her brothers Chet Dewbre, T.O. Dewbre, Ken Dewbre; her sister Pat Womack; and her daughter-in-law Trudy Barber.&nbsp;Char was selfless, as exemplified by her hard work to put Earl through college, allowing him to continue his love of sports. The sacrifices she made from that point to now were not easy, but she made things better. She accepted life on life’s terms and always said, “It is what it is.” She was a great wife, mom and friend to many. Her favorite scripture was, Ask and it will be given to you. Seek and you will find and knock and the door will be opened to you.....Matthew 7:7-8.&nbsp;The funeral service will be held at 11A.M on Tuesday, May 26th at Ogallah Christian Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow Ogallah Cemetery, Ogallah.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Ogallah Christian Church and Homestead Nutrition Project. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.&nbsp;Current Covid-19 restrictions set forth by the governor will be observed for this service.

Charlene Genelle Barber (Char

Robert Leighton, age 97, of Quinter, KS, passed away at his home on 
Monday, May 18, 2020. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, 
Quinter. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers 
Association or the Sons of the American Legion-Utica. Donations to the 
organizations may be sent care of Schmitt Funeral Home 901 S. Main St. 
Quinter, KS 67752.

The Utica Legion Post 380 and Sons of American Legion invite you to 
join them on Monday, May 25, 2020, at 10:00 AM for the annual Memorial 
Day services at the Utica Cemetery. Directly following, there will be a 
family hosted graveside memorial service and celebration of life for 
Bob. Those interested in honoring his memory are invited.

Directly following the graveside, feel free to join the family for stories at The Wertz Street Emporium.

Robert Leighton, age 97, of Quinter, KS, passed away at his home on 
Monday, May 18, 2020. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, 
Quinter. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Alzheimers 
Association or the Sons of the American Legion-Utica. Donations to the 
organizations may be sent care of Schmitt Funeral Home 901 S. Main St. 
Quinter, KS 67752.The Utica Legion Post 380 and Sons of American Legion invite you to 
join them on Monday, May 25, 2020, at 10:00 AM for the annual Memorial 
Day services at the Utica Cemetery. Directly following, there will be a 
family hosted graveside memorial service and celebration of life for 
Bob. Those interested in honoring his memory are invited.Directly following the graveside, feel free to join the family for stories at The Wertz Street Emporium.

Robert Leighton

Lorene E. Cornwell, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at SunPorch of Smith County, Smith Center, KS.

  Lorene
 was born July 19, 1937 in Smith Center, KS, the daughter of Arthur and 
Frieda (Frieling) Lehmann.&nbsp; On October 10, 1959 she married Harold 
Cornwell in the American Lutheran Church, Smith Center, KS.

  She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1999 and her parents.

  Lorene
 is survived by a son Garen Cornwell of Smith Center; a daughter Carol 
Phipps of Wichita; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

  Graveside
 services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2020 at Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 
2020 with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths 
Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.&nbsp; Memorials 
may be given to the Lorene E. Cornwell Memorial Fund and sent in care of
 the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lorene E. Cornwell, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at SunPorch of Smith County, Smith Center, KS. Lorene
 was born July 19, 1937 in Smith Center, KS, the daughter of Arthur and 
Frieda (Frieling) Lehmann.&nbsp; On October 10, 1959 she married Harold 
Cornwell in the American Lutheran Church, Smith Center, KS. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold in 1999 and her parents. Lorene
 is survived by a son Garen Cornwell of Smith Center; a daughter Carol 
Phipps of Wichita; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Graveside
 services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, May 22, 2020 at Fairview 
Cemetery, Smith Center, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 
2020 with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths 
Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.&nbsp; Memorials 
may be given to the Lorene E. Cornwell Memorial Fund and sent in care of
 the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorene E. Cornwell

C. Wayne Marietta passed away May 17, 2020 in Cañon City, Co at the age 
of 89. He was born January 13, 1931 in Sarasota, FL to CC “Duke” and 
Gertrude (Counter) Marietta. 


Wayne grew up in Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in 1949. He then went on to attend Fort Hay State University. 
Wayne married Odetta G. Long on March 2, 1950 in Oberlin, KS. He worked 
most of his life in Russell, KS as an insurance and real estate agent. 
Wayne was a Mason and Shriner and was also a member of Rotary and the 
First Congregational Church in Russell, KS. He enjoyed golfing and 
K-State sporting events. 


Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Duke and Gertrude; 
brother, Jerry and wife Millie Marietta and grandchildren: Michael, 
Paul, and Lora Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Odetta of Cañon 
City, CO; sons: Alan and wife Judith of Oberlin, KS and John and wife 
Pam of Cañon City, CO; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/C-Wayne-Marietta?obId=13812261#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>C. Wayne Marietta passed away May 17, 2020 in Cañon City, Co at the age 
of 89. He was born January 13, 1931 in Sarasota, FL to CC “Duke” and 
Gertrude (Counter) Marietta. 
Wayne grew up in Oberlin and graduated from Decatur Community High 
School in 1949. He then went on to attend Fort Hay State University. 
Wayne married Odetta G. Long on March 2, 1950 in Oberlin, KS. He worked 
most of his life in Russell, KS as an insurance and real estate agent. 
Wayne was a Mason and Shriner and was also a member of Rotary and the 
First Congregational Church in Russell, KS. He enjoyed golfing and 
K-State sporting events. 
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Duke and Gertrude; 
brother, Jerry and wife Millie Marietta and grandchildren: Michael, 
Paul, and Lora Marietta. He is survived by his wife, Odetta of Cañon 
City, CO; sons: Alan and wife Judith of Oberlin, KS and John and wife 
Pam of Cañon City, CO; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/C-Wayne-Marietta?obId=13812261#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

C. Wayne Marietta

Ocie Miller, 98, of Glasco, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Merriam, Kan.

She was born on Nov. 16, 1921 to Ole and Bessie Lovseth on the family farm near Randall, Kan.

She married John Miller in November of 1946. Ocie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.

Ocie is survived by her children, Jolene (Robb) Chestnutt, Kathy (Keith) Harper, and Roy (Jane) Miller. She leaves behind five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Also included are nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

At this time due to CDC guidelines and state requirements a Celebration Of Life will be scheduled at a later date. We encourage use of social media to offer condolences and support to the family.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Glasco United Methodist Church, Randall Community Center, or Kansas City Hospice &amp; Palliative Care and can be sent in care of Jolene Chestnutt, 10106 West 55th Street, Merriam, Kan. 66203.

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 </figure>Ocie Miller, 98, of Glasco, Kan., passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, in Merriam, Kan.She was born on Nov. 16, 1921 to Ole and Bessie Lovseth on the family farm near Randall, Kan.She married John Miller in November of 1946. Ocie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and a brother.Ocie was a homemaker most of her life.Ocie is survived by her children, Jolene (Robb) Chestnutt, Kathy (Keith) Harper, and Roy (Jane) Miller. She leaves behind five grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.Also included are nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.At this time due to CDC guidelines and state requirements a Celebration Of Life will be scheduled at a later date. We encourage use of social media to offer condolences and support to the family.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Glasco United Methodist Church, Randall Community Center, or Kansas City Hospice &amp; Palliative Care and can be sent in care of Jolene Chestnutt, 10106 West 55th Street, Merriam, Kan. 66203.

Ocie Miller

Greensburg, Kansas, resident and former Kanorado, KS resident Jose “Joe” Sandoval, 53, passed away unexpectedly at this home in Greensburg on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Joe was born on May 10, 1967 to Jessie Sandoval and Rosalinda Salazar in Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Texas up though the 8th Grade.

Joe was self-employed all his life.&nbsp; He loved to paint, draw, sing, and write and listen to music.

Preceding him in death were his father, his mom Rosalinda and four brothers.

He is survived by his adoptive mother Angie Sandoval of Kanorado, KS, 5 children; Crystal (Jaysen) Farley of Humble, TX, Zachary Duddleston of Houston, TX, Ashley Sandoval of Dodge City, KS, Cassondra Roths of Dodge City, KS and Vanessa Perez of Dodge City, KS; his siblings; Sylvia (Greg) Shores of Goodland, KS, Trina (Gerardo) Lazo of Goodland, KS, Steven Sandoval of Kanorado, KS, Jesse Joe (Leslie) Sandoval of Kanorado, KS, Pamela (Joe) Rodriguez of Oklahoma, Jessica Sandoval of Goodland, KS, Victoria (Ashley) Walker of Durham, North Carolina, Venessa Gomez of Nixon, TX and Teresa (Joe) Rodriguez of Nixon, TX.&nbsp; He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; Jaysen, Jessie, Yolanda and Arabella Farley, Marriah-Lynn, Khloe and Justyne Snyder, Brailyn Garcia, Lane Williams, Maxton Roths, Malinda Jackson, Emmali and Terriah Young and Deztiny Duddleston; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, services for Jose will be private.

Memorials may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland, and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.

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 </figure>Greensburg, Kansas, resident and former Kanorado, KS resident Jose “Joe” Sandoval, 53, passed away unexpectedly at this home in Greensburg on Sunday, May 17, 2020.Joe was born on May 10, 1967 to Jessie Sandoval and Rosalinda Salazar in Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Texas up though the 8th Grade.Joe was self-employed all his life.&nbsp; He loved to paint, draw, sing, and write and listen to music.Preceding him in death were his father, his mom Rosalinda and four brothers.He is survived by his adoptive mother Angie Sandoval of Kanorado, KS, 5 children; Crystal (Jaysen) Farley of Humble, TX, Zachary Duddleston of Houston, TX, Ashley Sandoval of Dodge City, KS, Cassondra Roths of Dodge City, KS and Vanessa Perez of Dodge City, KS; his siblings; Sylvia (Greg) Shores of Goodland, KS, Trina (Gerardo) Lazo of Goodland, KS, Steven Sandoval of Kanorado, KS, Jesse Joe (Leslie) Sandoval of Kanorado, KS, Pamela (Joe) Rodriguez of Oklahoma, Jessica Sandoval of Goodland, KS, Victoria (Ashley) Walker of Durham, North Carolina, Venessa Gomez of Nixon, TX and Teresa (Joe) Rodriguez of Nixon, TX.&nbsp; He is also survived by 14 grandchildren; Jaysen, Jessie, Yolanda and Arabella Farley, Marriah-Lynn, Khloe and Justyne Snyder, Brailyn Garcia, Lane Williams, Maxton Roths, Malinda Jackson, Emmali and Terriah Young and Deztiny Duddleston; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.Due to Covid-19 Restrictions, services for Jose will be private.Memorials may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland, and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.

Jose 'Joe' Sandoval

Glenda Rae Tiffin, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, Kansas.

Glenda was born on January 14, 1936, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Fletcher) Nance.  She grew up in Marysville, Kansas, and graduated from Marysville High School in 1954.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Donald Glen Tiffin on September 01, 1979, in Lincoln, Kansas.  They made their home in Russell, Kansas, and lived in Russell for 34 years.  Donald preceded her in death on May 04, 2014.  She and Don enjoyed square dancing and playing bridge together.  She also enjoyed traveling, collecting Precious Moments figurines and spending time with her family and close friends.  She was a longtime member of the 1st Congregational Church of Russell.  She was also very active in square dance clubs, Jaycee Jaynes Club and several bridge clubs.

Surviving family include her son Greg Wassenberg of Salina, Kansas; step-son Donald E. Tiffin and wife Pamela of Midland, Texas; step-daughter Janet M. Garrett and husband Blaine of Castle Rock, Colorado; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by her parents.

A graveside celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas, with burial following.  Viewing will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2020, at the mortuary.  Family will be present to greet guests from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Friday afternoon at the mortuary.  Memorials may be given to the Smoky Hill Health and Rehab Memory Unit and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Glenda Rae Tiffin, 84, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, Kansas.Glenda was born on January 14, 1936, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Mildred (Fletcher) Nance. She grew up in Marysville, Kansas, and graduated from Marysville High School in 1954. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Donald Glen Tiffin on September 01, 1979, in Lincoln, Kansas. They made their home in Russell, Kansas, and lived in Russell for 34 years. Donald preceded her in death on May 04, 2014. She and Don enjoyed square dancing and playing bridge together. She also enjoyed traveling, collecting Precious Moments figurines and spending time with her family and close friends. She was a longtime member of the 1st Congregational Church of Russell. She was also very active in square dance clubs, Jaycee Jaynes Club and several bridge clubs.Surviving family include her son Greg Wassenberg of Salina, Kansas; step-son Donald E. Tiffin and wife Pamela of Midland, Texas; step-daughter Janet M. Garrett and husband Blaine of Castle Rock, Colorado; 3 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.She was also preceded in death by her parents.A graveside celebration of Glenda’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 23, 2020, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas, with burial following. Viewing will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Friday, May 22, 2020, at the mortuary. Family will be present to greet guests from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. Friday afternoon at the mortuary. Memorials may be given to the Smoky Hill Health and Rehab Memory Unit and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Glenda Rae Tiffin

Anton "Tony" Gerhardt, 88, of Liberal, passed away on Friday May 15, 2020 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center. 

 He was born on January 29, 1932 to Michael and Florence Gerhardt at Victoria, KS 

 He married Mary Imogene Wilson in 1977 at Liberal, KS; she preceded him in death on July 3, 2016. 


 Tony had worked as a Mechanic for Zenith Drilling. He was a bit of a 
jokester who enjoyed visiting with friends, gardening and Barbecuing. 

 He was a former member of American Legion. 


 Tony is survived by One Daughter, Lucy Fabrizious; Two Step Sons, Mark 
Wilson and wife Karen of Liberal, KS, Randy Wilson and wife Sally of 
Amarillo, TX; One Sister, Katie Rohr of Hays, KS; Four Grandsons, 
Jarrett Wilson of Denton, TX, Dustin Wilson and wife Alexandra of 
Shawnee, KS, Chad Wilson and wife Jasa of Loveland, CO, Jesse Wilson of 
Liberal, KS; Four Great Grandchildren and numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.
 

 He was also preceded in death by his parents, Son, Joseph 
Gerhardt, Five Brothers and their wives, August (Ellen, Bonnie, Herman 
(Cicely, Donald Lee (Ruth, and Michael Jr. (Boots); Five Sisters and 
their husbands, Felicitous (Seraphine) Windholz, Mary (Edward) Hertal, 
Ann (Richard) Roberson, Betty (Elmer) Younger, and Geneva Weber; Brother
 In Law, Clarene J Rohr. 

 Due to our current guidelines 
regarding mass gatherings and for the protection of our friends &amp; 
loved ones throughout the community, there will be no public viewing. 


 Due to CDC guideline’s and State requirements restricting gathering 
size at Funeral Services, Tony's family will be having a Private 
Family-Only Graveside Service. 

 We encourage use of our web site tributes and social media to offer condolences and support to the family. 

 Memorials are suggested to the Liberal Good Samaritan Center in care of Miller Mortuary PO Box 826 Liberal, KS 67905-0826

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 </figure>Anton "Tony" Gerhardt, 88, of Liberal, passed away on Friday May 15, 2020 at the Liberal Good Samaritan Center. He was born on January 29, 1932 to Michael and Florence Gerhardt at Victoria, KS He married Mary Imogene Wilson in 1977 at Liberal, KS; she preceded him in death on July 3, 2016. 
 Tony had worked as a Mechanic for Zenith Drilling. He was a bit of a 
jokester who enjoyed visiting with friends, gardening and Barbecuing. He was a former member of American Legion. 
 Tony is survived by One Daughter, Lucy Fabrizious; Two Step Sons, Mark 
Wilson and wife Karen of Liberal, KS, Randy Wilson and wife Sally of 
Amarillo, TX; One Sister, Katie Rohr of Hays, KS; Four Grandsons, 
Jarrett Wilson of Denton, TX, Dustin Wilson and wife Alexandra of 
Shawnee, KS, Chad Wilson and wife Jasa of Loveland, CO, Jesse Wilson of 
Liberal, KS; Four Great Grandchildren and numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.
 He was also preceded in death by his parents, Son, Joseph 
Gerhardt, Five Brothers and their wives, August (Ellen, Bonnie, Herman 
(Cicely, Donald Lee (Ruth, and Michael Jr. (Boots); Five Sisters and 
their husbands, Felicitous (Seraphine) Windholz, Mary (Edward) Hertal, 
Ann (Richard) Roberson, Betty (Elmer) Younger, and Geneva Weber; Brother
 In Law, Clarene J Rohr. Due to our current guidelines 
regarding mass gatherings and for the protection of our friends &amp; 
loved ones throughout the community, there will be no public viewing. 
 Due to CDC guideline’s and State requirements restricting gathering 
size at Funeral Services, Tony's family will be having a Private 
Family-Only Graveside Service. We encourage use of our web site tributes and social media to offer condolences and support to the family. Memorials are suggested to the Liberal Good Samaritan Center in care of Miller Mortuary PO Box 826 Liberal, KS 67905-0826

Anton 'Tony' Gerhardt

Harold G. Kraus, 89, Hays, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at HaysMed.


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

Harold G. Kraus, 89, Hays, died Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at HaysMed.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Harold G. Kraus

Franklin Ray Smith passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at the Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 92. He was born to Clyde 
and Georgia (Copeland) Smith in El Dorado, Kansas on June 1, 1927. Frank
 grew up in El Dorado and attended El Dorado High School until he went 
into the United States Merchant Marines in 1944 during World War II. He 
returned to El Dorado and later married Allene (Franklin) Smith on 
October 27, 1946 at the First Baptist Church. To this union, three 
children were born: Bob, Marcie, and Kathy.


Frank worked for Lane Wells Oil Service Company out of El Dorado for
 many years. When it was taken over by Dresser Atlas, they moved to 
Stockton. His last position as District Manager for Dresser moved him to
 North Dakota before his retirement in 1986. He then moved back to 
Stockton to spend the remainder of his years. Frank enjoyed the 
outdoors, especially fishing, and horses. He was on the Fair Board for 
many years and a big part of the county’s free fair. Frank and Allene 
enjoyed adventure and travels with some of their favorite trips to 
Australia, Branson, Missouri and visiting their son in Louisiana. He 
also loved to square dance; he and Allene would dance any chance they 
got, including competing at national square dancing events. Frank loved 
his family, and to keep the family connected, he and his brothers put 
together an annual family reunion that hosted over 100 family and 
extended family members for over 30 years.


Frank was a member of the First Baptist Church while in El Dorado and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #8873. 


He is survived by his children, Bob (Kathy) Smith of Haughton, LA, 
Marcie McClure of El Dorado, and Kathy (Jim) Stice of Stockton; seven 
grandchildren, Jeff (Peggy) Smith, Shannon (Ricki) Mitchell, Jared 
(Sonja) Stice, Jacob (LaDonna) Stice, Kyleigh Stice, Marshall McClure, 
and Mason McClure; eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great 
granddaughter.


Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Georgia Smith; 
wife, Allene Smith; and siblings Don Smith, Jim Smith, and Veloris Fine.


Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Rooks
 County Fairgrounds next to the Frank Smith Arena at 2:00 PM.


Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Fair and may be sent in 
care of Plumer- Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 
67669.

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 </figure>Franklin Ray Smith passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at the Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas, at the age of 92. He was born to Clyde 
and Georgia (Copeland) Smith in El Dorado, Kansas on June 1, 1927. Frank
 grew up in El Dorado and attended El Dorado High School until he went 
into the United States Merchant Marines in 1944 during World War II. He 
returned to El Dorado and later married Allene (Franklin) Smith on 
October 27, 1946 at the First Baptist Church. To this union, three 
children were born: Bob, Marcie, and Kathy.
Frank worked for Lane Wells Oil Service Company out of El Dorado for
 many years. When it was taken over by Dresser Atlas, they moved to 
Stockton. His last position as District Manager for Dresser moved him to
 North Dakota before his retirement in 1986. He then moved back to 
Stockton to spend the remainder of his years. Frank enjoyed the 
outdoors, especially fishing, and horses. He was on the Fair Board for 
many years and a big part of the county’s free fair. Frank and Allene 
enjoyed adventure and travels with some of their favorite trips to 
Australia, Branson, Missouri and visiting their son in Louisiana. He 
also loved to square dance; he and Allene would dance any chance they 
got, including competing at national square dancing events. Frank loved 
his family, and to keep the family connected, he and his brothers put 
together an annual family reunion that hosted over 100 family and 
extended family members for over 30 years.
Frank was a member of the First Baptist Church while in El Dorado and a lifetime member of the VFW Post #8873. 
He is survived by his children, Bob (Kathy) Smith of Haughton, LA, 
Marcie McClure of El Dorado, and Kathy (Jim) Stice of Stockton; seven 
grandchildren, Jeff (Peggy) Smith, Shannon (Ricki) Mitchell, Jared 
(Sonja) Stice, Jacob (LaDonna) Stice, Kyleigh Stice, Marshall McClure, 
and Mason McClure; eleven great-grandchildren, and one great-great 
granddaughter.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Georgia Smith; 
wife, Allene Smith; and siblings Don Smith, Jim Smith, and Veloris Fine.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the Rooks
 County Fairgrounds next to the Frank Smith Arena at 2:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to the Rooks County Fair and may be sent in 
care of Plumer- Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 
67669.

Franklin Ray Smith

Katherine Louise Weber, 94, of Oakley, left this world on Sunday, May 
17, 2020, to meet the Lord and those who have gone before her. She 
passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Katie was born 
August 28, 1925, in St. Peter, KS, to Balthasar and Margareth (Rohleder)
 Brungardt. She grew up on a farm near St. Peter and had many wonderful 
and challenging times growing up. She married Celestine Weber on May 21,
 1946 and they moved to a farm six miles south of Campus, KS. She and 
Celey had fun times and many hardships growing the family farm. After 
Celey passed away on January 13, 1970, Katie continued to expand the 
family farm. Raising, loving and providing for her children was one of 
her many joys. Family time was very important, with many hours of fun 
games, travel and visiting. Katie served as an officer and member of the
 Grinnell Immaculate Conception Church Altar Society. Through life’s 
challenges, Katie kept a positive outlook and a big smile. Her faith in 
the Lord helped her throughout her lifetime.


Katie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Celestine Weber; son
 David Weber; grandsons, Joey Weber and Matthew Weber and her brothers 
and sisters.


She leaves behind her children, William (Barbara, John (Nancy, Jacob 
(Michele, Edwin (Karen, Leonard (Donna, Mary Ann (Phil) Reitcheck and
 Margaret (Gary) Dohm; daughter-in-law Cheri Weber; 21 grandchildren; 9 
great grandchildren, and many other relatives.


A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church, in Grinnell, with burial in the church 
cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for Masses or the 
Joey Weber Endowment and can be sent in care of Leonard Weber, 9236 S RD
 70W, Hoxie, KS 67740. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Katherine Louise Weber, 94, of Oakley, left this world on Sunday, May 
17, 2020, to meet the Lord and those who have gone before her. She 
passed away at home, surrounded by her loving family. Katie was born 
August 28, 1925, in St. Peter, KS, to Balthasar and Margareth (Rohleder)
 Brungardt. She grew up on a farm near St. Peter and had many wonderful 
and challenging times growing up. She married Celestine Weber on May 21,
 1946 and they moved to a farm six miles south of Campus, KS. She and 
Celey had fun times and many hardships growing the family farm. After 
Celey passed away on January 13, 1970, Katie continued to expand the 
family farm. Raising, loving and providing for her children was one of 
her many joys. Family time was very important, with many hours of fun 
games, travel and visiting. Katie served as an officer and member of the
 Grinnell Immaculate Conception Church Altar Society. Through life’s 
challenges, Katie kept a positive outlook and a big smile. Her faith in 
the Lord helped her throughout her lifetime.
Katie was preceded in death by her parents; husband Celestine Weber; son
 David Weber; grandsons, Joey Weber and Matthew Weber and her brothers 
and sisters.
She leaves behind her children, William (Barbara, John (Nancy, Jacob 
(Michele, Edwin (Karen, Leonard (Donna, Mary Ann (Phil) Reitcheck and
 Margaret (Gary) Dohm; daughter-in-law Cheri Weber; 21 grandchildren; 9 
great grandchildren, and many other relatives.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Immaculate 
Conception Catholic Church, in Grinnell, with burial in the church 
cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for Masses or the 
Joey Weber Endowment and can be sent in care of Leonard Weber, 9236 S RD
 70W, Hoxie, KS 67740. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Kathrine Louise Weber (Brungardt

Linda Diane (Brown) Ruder, age 67, of Hays, Kansas passed away 
Monday, May 18, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born August 7, 
1952 in Russell, Kansas to Kenneth and Viola (Baum) Brown.&nbsp; She married 
Stephen P. Ruder on December 27, 1969 at the Plainville Catholic Church,
 recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.

Linda worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Christine Kelly, as well 
as a bookkeeper for her husband’s business.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
“SOS” Sisters of Survivorship and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

She is survived by her husband, son Todd (Shannon) Ruder, Manhattan, 
KS; daughter Melissa (Todd) Schumacher, Topeka, KS; brothers Kenneth 
(Rhonda) Brown, Zurich, KS; Blaine (Amy) Brown, Plainville, KS; and 
Shayne (Tierra) Brown, Plainville, KS; one sister Barbara (Larry) West, 
Plainville, KS, seven grandchildren Cody (Taryn) , Seth (Kelley, 
Courtney, Hanna (Brandon, Connor, Blake and Abby, and three great 
grandchildren, Brynlee, Lincoln and Hadley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gregory Brown.

Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 6pm - 8 PM 
at Brock’s-Keithley North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, with a combined 
parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic if you 
aren’t feeling well, please use the online guest book to convey your 
condolences.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow the 
services in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Dreiling Schmidt Cancer 
Institute of Hays Medical Center in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Linda Diane (Brown) Ruder, age 67, of Hays, Kansas passed away 
Monday, May 18, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born August 7, 
1952 in Russell, Kansas to Kenneth and Viola (Baum) Brown.&nbsp; She married 
Stephen P. Ruder on December 27, 1969 at the Plainville Catholic Church,
 recently celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.Linda worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Christine Kelly, as well 
as a bookkeeper for her husband’s business.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
“SOS” Sisters of Survivorship and Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.She is survived by her husband, son Todd (Shannon) Ruder, Manhattan, 
KS; daughter Melissa (Todd) Schumacher, Topeka, KS; brothers Kenneth 
(Rhonda) Brown, Zurich, KS; Blaine (Amy) Brown, Plainville, KS; and 
Shayne (Tierra) Brown, Plainville, KS; one sister Barbara (Larry) West, 
Plainville, KS, seven grandchildren Cody (Taryn) , Seth (Kelley, 
Courtney, Hanna (Brandon, Connor, Blake and Abby, and three great 
grandchildren, Brynlee, Lincoln and Hadley.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gregory Brown.Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, May 20, 2020, from 6pm - 8 PM 
at Brock’s-Keithley North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, with a combined 
parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic if you 
aren’t feeling well, please use the online guest book to convey your 
condolences.&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow the 
services in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.Memorial Contributions are suggested to Dreiling Schmidt Cancer 
Institute of Hays Medical Center in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

Linda Diane (Brown) Ruder

Mildred E. Bentley, 101, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton.  She was born on May 6, 1919 in Lane County the 
daughter of Daniel Newton &amp; Nora Leatha (Doll) Thomas.  She married 
Frank Sardella in March of 1946.  She then married Wendell S. Bentley on
 August 14, 1953 at Dodge City. He died on January 16, 1989.

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 </figure>Mildred E. Bentley, 101, died on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. She was born on May 6, 1919 in Lane County the 
daughter of Daniel Newton &amp; Nora Leatha (Doll) Thomas. She married 
Frank Sardella in March of 1946. She then married Wendell S. Bentley on
 August 14, 1953 at Dodge City. He died on January 16, 1989.
Mildred grew up on the family farm southeast of Dighton and attended 
Evergreen School District 31 grade school and graduated from Dighton 
High School in 1937. She graduated from Salt City Business School in 
Hutchinson. In 1942 she moved to Los Angeles to work at the Wilshire 
Western Bank of America during World War II. After her divorce she 
moved back to Dighton and worked at the First National Bank. After her 
marriage to Wendell they moved to the Bentley Ranch in Gove County known
 as Valhalla where they farmed and ranched. She was a member of the 
Shields United Methodist Church until it closed and she moved her 
membership to the United Methodist Church in Dighton and became involved
 in the Thrifty Korner.
She is survived by her Son- Daniel &amp; Katherine Bentley of Lawrence, 
Daughter- Dee Ann &amp; Tracy Wilkison of Dighton, Brother- Larry Thomas
 of Dighton, 2 Grandchildren- Austin &amp; Michelle Wilkison of 
Burlington and Erica &amp; Eric Hendrickson of Wakeeny, 8 Great- 
Grandchildren- Haley Jones, MiKayla Hess, Hunter Jones, Cecily Wilkison,
 Hector Wilkison, Savannah Wilkison, Brody Hendrickson &amp; Macey 
Hendrickson. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 3 
Brothers- Dean Thomas, Ward Thomas and Marion Thomas and 3 Sisters- Nila
 Dee Thomas, Margaret Ann Smith and Merlyn Dawn Coberly.
Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM Thursday at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. There will be a 
Celebration Of Life service at a later date. Friends may call from Noon
 to 8:00 PM Wednesday and 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower 
Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorials are suggested to Lane County 
Hospital or United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Obituaries