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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 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>

Robert W. Fields

Berdetta B. Branan was called to Heaven on April 13, 2020, at 
Mennonite Friendship Community, South Hutchinson, KS. Berdetta was born 
October 10, 1925, in Beloit, KS to Everitt and Burnettie (Sloan) 
Burkhead. She grew up on the family farm seven miles south of Beloit 
with her three siblings and her loving parents.

Berdetta graduated from Beloit High School after attending a one room
 school house less than a half mile from the family farmstead. Berdetta 
then attended Colorado Women's College in Denver, CO, for two years and 
then continued her education at Kansas State University in Manhattan, 
KS. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and then 
returned to the Beloit farmstead to teach school in the one room school 
house that she attended as a child.

The following fall Berdetta was married to Robert Lynn Branan and 
returned to Manhattan for her new husband to finish up his last year of 
his college education. The young couple moved to Claflin where they 
started a family. Robert and Berdetta divorced twenty three years later.
 Berdetta stayed in Claflin to raise her children and live her life. 
Berdetta was an avid reader and was active in Independent Township 
Public Library serving on the board for two terms. Berdetta was active 
in the United Methodist Women's organization. She loved to sew and her 
favorite sewing projects was making costumes for Cabbage Patch Dolls for
 her friends grandchildren. Berdetta doted on her one grandchild 
treating him like he was a little prince.

Berdetta is survived by her children; Laurie Branan of Independence, 
MO, Thomas Branan of Claflin, KS, and James Branan of Hutchinson, KS; a 
grandson, Dexter Branan and wife Olive; and great-grandchild David. 
Preceding her in death are her parents, Everitt and Burnettie Burkhead; 
her first born, Baby Boy Branan; two sisters Joan Apple, and Ihla 
Miller; and a brother, Melvin Burkhead.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be 11:00 a.m., June 27, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, with John Radenberg presiding. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Independent Township Public Library, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Berdetta B. Branan was called to Heaven on April 13, 2020, at 
Mennonite Friendship Community, South Hutchinson, KS. Berdetta was born 
October 10, 1925, in Beloit, KS to Everitt and Burnettie (Sloan) 
Burkhead. She grew up on the family farm seven miles south of Beloit 
with her three siblings and her loving parents.Berdetta graduated from Beloit High School after attending a one room
 school house less than a half mile from the family farmstead. Berdetta 
then attended Colorado Women's College in Denver, CO, for two years and 
then continued her education at Kansas State University in Manhattan, 
KS. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics and then 
returned to the Beloit farmstead to teach school in the one room school 
house that she attended as a child.The following fall Berdetta was married to Robert Lynn Branan and 
returned to Manhattan for her new husband to finish up his last year of 
his college education. The young couple moved to Claflin where they 
started a family. Robert and Berdetta divorced twenty three years later.
 Berdetta stayed in Claflin to raise her children and live her life. 
Berdetta was an avid reader and was active in Independent Township 
Public Library serving on the board for two terms. Berdetta was active 
in the United Methodist Women's organization. She loved to sew and her 
favorite sewing projects was making costumes for Cabbage Patch Dolls for
 her friends grandchildren. Berdetta doted on her one grandchild 
treating him like he was a little prince.Berdetta is survived by her children; Laurie Branan of Independence, 
MO, Thomas Branan of Claflin, KS, and James Branan of Hutchinson, KS; a 
grandson, Dexter Branan and wife Olive; and great-grandchild David. 
Preceding her in death are her parents, Everitt and Burnettie Burkhead; 
her first born, Baby Boy Branan; two sisters Joan Apple, and Ihla 
Miller; and a brother, Melvin Burkhead.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services will be 11:00 a.m., June 27, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, with John Radenberg presiding. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Independent Township Public Library, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Berdetta B. Branan

Tuesday, September 9th, 1941 - Sunday, June 7th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, September 9th, 1941 - Sunday, June 7th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Jackie Lee Fossett

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

May 15, 1988 ~ June 9, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Jenny Lynn McClelland

Dale Seaman, 94, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 
at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;He was born in Bloomington, KS 
on April 28, 1926 to the late Gabriel &amp; Helen (Boultinghouse) 
Seaman.

Dale attended school locally and&nbsp;served in the U. S. Army during WWII in the 6th Infantry.

He married Corrina K. Bliss &amp; to&nbsp;this union 2 children were born. &nbsp;He&nbsp;worked as a construction worker on dams &amp; roads.

Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Corrina in 2014.

He is survived by his daughter, Janice Wilcoxson of Osborne, KS; son:
 David Seaman of Chandler, AZ; 5 grandchildren &amp; 6 
great-grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Dale Seaman, 94, of Osborne, KS passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 
at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;He was born in Bloomington, KS 
on April 28, 1926 to the late Gabriel &amp; Helen (Boultinghouse) 
Seaman.Dale attended school locally and&nbsp;served in the U. S. Army during WWII in the 6th Infantry.He married Corrina K. Bliss &amp; to&nbsp;this union 2 children were born. &nbsp;He&nbsp;worked as a construction worker on dams &amp; roads.Dale was preceded in death by his wife, Corrina in 2014.He is survived by his daughter, Janice Wilcoxson of Osborne, KS; son:
 David Seaman of Chandler, AZ; 5 grandchildren &amp; 6 
great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Dale-Seaman">HERE</a> for service details.

Dale Seaman

David A. Nelson, 44, died June 8, 2020, at Ascension Via 
Christi – St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born December 2, 1975, in
 Great Bend, Kansas. David was the son of Curtis and Jan (Lupton) 
Nelson. He graduated from Claflin High School in 1995 and then later 
from North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit, Kansas. 

A lifetime Barton County resident, David was the owner and 
service tech for Central Kansas Commercial Laundry. David’s three most 
important things in life were his work, family, and friends.

On July 17, 2010, he married Carissa Voos in Great Bend, Kansas. 

He is survived by his wife of the home, Carissa Nelson; 
children; Samantha, Sara, Zander, Micah, Lauren, and Macy; honorary 
daughters, Monica, Megan, and Leah; sisters, Alethea Nelson of Las 
Vegas, Nevada, and Jennifer Garcia and husband Frank of Harrison, 
Arkansas; biological father, Tim Miller and wife Cathy; and Michael and 
Becky of Great Bend; grandmother, Deon Lupton of Great Bend; 
parents-in-law, Bob &amp; Elaine Voos of Russell; previous wife, Alisha 
Stroede; grandchildren, Harper, Daisy, Carter, and Chase; and many 
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Jan Nelson.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday with family to greet friends from 4-6 p.m.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020, at
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Dennis presiding. A 
private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Claflin 
Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas. 

Memorials may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 
in care of the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

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 </figure>David A. Nelson, 44, died June 8, 2020, at Ascension Via 
Christi – St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas. He was born December 2, 1975, in
 Great Bend, Kansas. David was the son of Curtis and Jan (Lupton) 
Nelson. He graduated from Claflin High School in 1995 and then later 
from North Central Kansas Technical College, Beloit, Kansas. A lifetime Barton County resident, David was the owner and 
service tech for Central Kansas Commercial Laundry. David’s three most 
important things in life were his work, family, and friends.On July 17, 2010, he married Carissa Voos in Great Bend, Kansas. He is survived by his wife of the home, Carissa Nelson; 
children; Samantha, Sara, Zander, Micah, Lauren, and Macy; honorary 
daughters, Monica, Megan, and Leah; sisters, Alethea Nelson of Las 
Vegas, Nevada, and Jennifer Garcia and husband Frank of Harrison, 
Arkansas; biological father, Tim Miller and wife Cathy; and Michael and 
Becky of Great Bend; grandmother, Deon Lupton of Great Bend; 
parents-in-law, Bob &amp; Elaine Voos of Russell; previous wife, Alisha 
Stroede; grandchildren, Harper, Daisy, Carter, and Chase; and many 
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and close friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Jan Nelson.Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday with family to greet friends from 4-6 p.m.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2020, at
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Dennis presiding. A 
private family inurnment will take place at a later date in Claflin 
Cemetery, Claflin, Kansas. Memorials may be made to the Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 
in care of the Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 
67544.

David A. Nelson

Troy Alan Stites, 52, of Lindsborg, KS, passed away on June 2, 2020, peacefully at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, KS.

Troy was born in Phillipsburg, KS, to Wayne and Sherry (Hadley) Stites on March 27, 1968.

He grew up and attended school in Phillipsburg, KS. Upon graduation, 
he attended Dodge City Community College and Goodland Votech, majoring 
in Telecommunications.

Troy is preceded in death by Grandparents; Glen and Elvena Stites of 
Hill City, KS; Leland and Lucille Hadley of Phillipsburg, KS.

Troy is survived by his parents Wayne and Sherry Stites of McPherson,
 KS; his children, Daughter Taylor Stucky and husband Sam of McPherson, 
KS; Son T.J. Stites of Shaw AFB, South Carolina; Son Tyson Stites a 
student at Pitt State; and by the mother of his children, Ranae Stites 
of McPherson, KS. He is also survived by his three siblings, Sister 
Tonya Keeten and husband Greg of Glade, KS; Sister Trisha Alexander and 
husband Josh of McPherson, KS; Brother Travis Stites and Wife Alyssa of 
Phillipsburg, KS; as well as his first expected grandchild, along with 
many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Cremation was chosen. A private family service will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy A. Stites Memorial 
Fund in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, 
Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

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 </figure>Troy Alan Stites, 52, of Lindsborg, KS, passed away on June 2, 2020, peacefully at Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, KS.Troy was born in Phillipsburg, KS, to Wayne and Sherry (Hadley) Stites on March 27, 1968.He grew up and attended school in Phillipsburg, KS. Upon graduation, 
he attended Dodge City Community College and Goodland Votech, majoring 
in Telecommunications.Troy is preceded in death by Grandparents; Glen and Elvena Stites of 
Hill City, KS; Leland and Lucille Hadley of Phillipsburg, KS.Troy is survived by his parents Wayne and Sherry Stites of McPherson,
 KS; his children, Daughter Taylor Stucky and husband Sam of McPherson, 
KS; Son T.J. Stites of Shaw AFB, South Carolina; Son Tyson Stites a 
student at Pitt State; and by the mother of his children, Ranae Stites 
of McPherson, KS. He is also survived by his three siblings, Sister 
Tonya Keeten and husband Greg of Glade, KS; Sister Trisha Alexander and 
husband Josh of McPherson, KS; Brother Travis Stites and Wife Alyssa of 
Phillipsburg, KS; as well as his first expected grandchild, along with 
many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Cremation was chosen. A private family service will be held.Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy A. Stites Memorial 
Fund in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P.O. Box 563, 
Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Troy Alan Stites

Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Rains, 71, of Oakley, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, 
at the Logan County Hospital. She was born January 31, 1949, in Selden, 
KS, to Leonard and Elda (Kincaid) Brown. Kathy graduated from Selden 
High School in 1967 and attended Goodland Vo-Tech for cosmetology. On 
February 21, 1971, Kathy married Mike Rummel and they moved to Oakley. 
To this union two children were born, daughter Jodee and son Kelly. 
After Mike’s passing, Kathy married Jeffrey Rains, in 1998. Kathy worked
 many jobs to support her family, most recently working for the Logan 
County Hospital. Her most treasured job was driving bus and getting to 
know the children who rode it. Kathy loved to spend time with family and
 friends. She enjoyed a rum and coke, a chocolate malt from the Dairy 
King and hot tamales. Kathy also liked to spend her free time gambling,
 doing yard work and making mints for weddings. She loved attending her 
grandchildren’s activities. Kathy was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran 
Church, in Page City. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Elda; step-dad, 
Albert “Red” Campbell; husbands, Mike Rummel and Jeffrey Rains; sister 
Deanna Heffington and brothers-in-law, Jerry Heffington, Joe Kruse and 
Leon Werth. 
Kathy is survived by her children, Jodee (Doug) Reed, of Oakley and 
Kelly (Flora) Rummel, of Quinter; sisters, Janice Kruse, of Selden, 
Shirley (Omar) Weber, of Colby and Charlene (Garry) Hollandworth, of 
WaKeeney; grandchildren, Julie and Pierce Rummel, K.J., Michael and 
McCulley Reed and many nieces and nephews. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to everyone at the Logan
 County Hospital for their loving care, patience and compassion. You are
 truly appreciated. 
The family will receive friends from 4-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 
at The Cave, Oakley. A private graveside service will take place at the 
Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family to be 
designated later 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>Kathleen “Kathy” Marie Rains, 71, of Oakley, died Sunday, June 7, 2020, 
at the Logan County Hospital. She was born January 31, 1949, in Selden, 
KS, to Leonard and Elda (Kincaid) Brown. Kathy graduated from Selden 
High School in 1967 and attended Goodland Vo-Tech for cosmetology. On 
February 21, 1971, Kathy married Mike Rummel and they moved to Oakley. 
To this union two children were born, daughter Jodee and son Kelly. 
After Mike’s passing, Kathy married Jeffrey Rains, in 1998. Kathy worked
 many jobs to support her family, most recently working for the Logan 
County Hospital. Her most treasured job was driving bus and getting to 
know the children who rode it. Kathy loved to spend time with family and
 friends. She enjoyed a rum and coke, a chocolate malt from the Dairy 
King and hot tamales. Kathy also liked to spend her free time gambling,
 doing yard work and making mints for weddings. She loved attending her 
grandchildren’s activities. Kathy was a member of the Bethesda Lutheran 
Church, in Page City. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Elda; step-dad, 
Albert “Red” Campbell; husbands, Mike Rummel and Jeffrey Rains; sister 
Deanna Heffington and brothers-in-law, Jerry Heffington, Joe Kruse and 
Leon Werth. 
Kathy is survived by her children, Jodee (Doug) Reed, of Oakley and 
Kelly (Flora) Rummel, of Quinter; sisters, Janice Kruse, of Selden, 
Shirley (Omar) Weber, of Colby and Charlene (Garry) Hollandworth, of 
WaKeeney; grandchildren, Julie and Pierce Rummel, K.J., Michael and 
McCulley Reed and many nieces and nephews. 
The family wishes to extend a special thank you to everyone at the Logan
 County Hospital for their loving care, patience and compassion. You are
 truly appreciated. 
The family will receive friends from 4-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2020 
at The Cave, Oakley. A private graveside service will take place at the 
Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family to be 
designated later and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Kathleen 'Kathy' Marie Rains

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

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Frances-J-Claussen?obId=13952980#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas, at the age of 86.&nbsp;She was born on March 8, 1934 in Rural Lincoln County, Kansas to Joseph 
G. and Pauline M. (Kral) Vopat. 
 Frances moved to the Helus Farm when she was 5. As a young girl, she
 helped her parents with chores which included cooking, washing, 
gathering eggs, and milking cows.
 Frances attended Mt. Ayer School for 8 years. She walked 
approximately three miles to school with her brother Richard. Winter 
walks were especially challenging because of the snow. During bad 
weather, a horse was her mode of transportation to school. Her seventh 
grade teacher was Van Earle Claussen, who later in life became her 
brother-in-law. Frances attended Wilson High School where her favorite 
subject was Algebra. 
 At the start of her senior year she dated an attractive young man, 
Loyal Claussen. Her first date was to a barn dance. Following her 
graduation, she lived with Harry and Bertha Claussen while Loyal served 
in the Korean War. During this time, she worked at Crown Laundry in 
Salina. On May 23, 1955 Frances was united in marriage to Loyal and in 
1964 they moved to the Laverna Hunter Farm. It had just been remodeled 
with all the modern conveniences. She lived there approximately 50 years
 before the house burned in 2011. A new house was constructed on the 
same site in 2012.
 Frances and Loyal had four children: Beverly, Nancy, Brad, and Dawn.
 They attended and supported many sporting events, music programs, 
dances, plays, speeches, and activities. Frances’ children think of her 
as a wonderful mother who was very caring, loving, and always 
hard-working. House cleaning was always a huge part of her life for over
 40 years. She also enjoyed sewing and flowers. She loved doing for 
others and lived each day to the fullest. Frances was also a member of 
the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. 
 She is survived by her children, Beverly (Larry) Vasko, Nancy 
(Randy) Peschka, Brad (Dorothy) Claussen, and Dawn (John) Dolezal; eight
 grandchildren, Ryan (Amber) Peschka, Amy (Scott) Phillips, Kelvi 
(Karlton) Place, Stacy Vasko, Courtney (Adam) Kramer, Ryan Claussen, 
Curtis Dolezal, and Colby (Sydney Rugan) Dolezal; 11 
great-grandchildren, Lainey, Mallory, and Landon Peschka, Kinly, Kari, 
and Kaci Place, AJ Kramer, Aubrey Hudson, Logan Kirkbride, Leo Kramer, 
and Cory Davenport; and brother, Joe (Sheryl) Vopat.
 She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Pauline; husband, 
Loyal; brother, Richard Vopat; and great-granddaughter, Karaline Place.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Frances-J-Claussen?obId=13952980#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Frances J. Claussen

Dennis Henry Kilian, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday evening, June 5, 2020 at his residence.

Dennis was born November 29, 1941 in Russell, Kansas.&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 in the Class of ’59.

Dennis worked for Praytor Construction and Pipeline for over 16 years laying pipe.&nbsp; He also was a farmer most of his life.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; He was known for his huge garden and giving away to family and friends all his produce.&nbsp; He enjoyed cooking as well.

Dennis’ surviving family include his daughters, Michelle Pitcock (John) of Russell, Kansas, Holly Hall (Tracy) of Russell, Kansas and Darci Baker (Randy) of Russell, Kansas; son, Tony Kilian (Sharyn) of Russell, Kansas; brother, William “Bill” Kilian of Russell, Kansas; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lori Kilian, brother Donald Kilian and sisters Patricia Walker and Betty Dumler.

Celebration of Dennis’ Life and gathering will be held at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Chet’s Place in Russell. The family will be doing a private burial of ashes at a later date.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as Dennis Kilian Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Dennis Henry Kilian, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday evening, June 5, 2020 at his residence.Dennis was born November 29, 1941 in Russell, Kansas.&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 in the Class of ’59.Dennis worked for Praytor Construction and Pipeline for over 16 years laying pipe.&nbsp; He also was a farmer most of his life.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell.&nbsp; He was known for his huge garden and giving away to family and friends all his produce.&nbsp; He enjoyed cooking as well.Dennis’ surviving family include his daughters, Michelle Pitcock (John) of Russell, Kansas, Holly Hall (Tracy) of Russell, Kansas and Darci Baker (Randy) of Russell, Kansas; son, Tony Kilian (Sharyn) of Russell, Kansas; brother, William “Bill” Kilian of Russell, Kansas; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Lori Kilian, brother Donald Kilian and sisters Patricia Walker and Betty Dumler.Celebration of Dennis’ Life and gathering will be held at 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Chet’s Place in Russell. The family will be doing a private burial of ashes at a later date.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as Dennis Kilian Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dennis Henry Kilian

Maxine Elda Leah Maresch, 102, Rush Center, Kansas, died Sunday, June
 7, 2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Maxine was born August 18, 1917, at the family farm southwest of Rush
 Center, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob Henry and Mary Josephine Barbara 
(Meyer) Weltmer.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A
 1939 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she worked 
alongside her husband, Lester as a farm wife and homemaker.

Maxine was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, 
Kansas, the Rush County Historical Society, La Crosse, Kansas, Ellis 
County Historical Society, Hays, Kansas, and the Kansas Genealogical 
Society, Dodge City, Kansas, Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, 
Kansas, and Sixty Plus Club, La Crosse, Kansas.

On June 8, 1941, she married Lester Wolter Maresch at Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death February 28, 1988.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one son, Daryl Maresch (Shirley, Nekoma, Kansas;
 three daughters, Bonita Oliva (Leo, Woodston, Kansas, Sharon Hays 
(David, Rush Center, Kansas, and Judy Coen, Hays, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Daniel Pabst, Logan, Kansas, Dana Pabst, Jacksonville, 
Oregon, Michael Hays (Michelle, Eaton, Colorado, Matthew Hays 
(Kimberly, Perry, Kansas, Nathan Maresch (Shu Hua, New Cambria, 
Kansas, Jenna Hardy (Nathan, Norton, Kansas, and Timothy Maresch, 
Miami, Florida; nine great grandchildren; and five great great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, 
Claude Weltmer; and two sisters, Fern Davidson, and Ruth Hauenstein.

There will be a private graveside service and interment.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn Centers or Gideons International.

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>Maxine Elda Leah Maresch, 102, Rush Center, Kansas, died Sunday, June
 7, 2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.Maxine was born August 18, 1917, at the family farm southwest of Rush
 Center, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob Henry and Mary Josephine Barbara 
(Meyer) Weltmer.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A
 1939 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she worked 
alongside her husband, Lester as a farm wife and homemaker.Maxine was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, 
Kansas, the Rush County Historical Society, La Crosse, Kansas, Ellis 
County Historical Society, Hays, Kansas, and the Kansas Genealogical 
Society, Dodge City, Kansas, Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, 
Kansas, and Sixty Plus Club, La Crosse, Kansas.On June 8, 1941, she married Lester Wolter Maresch at Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death February 28, 1988.Survivors include:&nbsp; one son, Daryl Maresch (Shirley, Nekoma, Kansas;
 three daughters, Bonita Oliva (Leo, Woodston, Kansas, Sharon Hays 
(David, Rush Center, Kansas, and Judy Coen, Hays, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Daniel Pabst, Logan, Kansas, Dana Pabst, Jacksonville, 
Oregon, Michael Hays (Michelle, Eaton, Colorado, Matthew Hays 
(Kimberly, Perry, Kansas, Nathan Maresch (Shu Hua, New Cambria, 
Kansas, Jenna Hardy (Nathan, Norton, Kansas, and Timothy Maresch, 
Miami, Florida; nine great grandchildren; and five great great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, 
Claude Weltmer; and two sisters, Fern Davidson, and Ruth Hauenstein.There will be a private graveside service and interment.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
Shriners Hospitals for Children Burn Centers or Gideons International.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.

Maxine Elda Leah Maresch

Major Thomas A. Spencer, AUS (Ret, aged 85 passed away on June 1, 2020. He was born October 2, 1934 in San Diego, California, the son of Arthur and Nora P. Spencer of Chula Vista, California. Educated in the public schools of Chula Vista, California, he graduated in 1952 from Chula Vista High School. He worked a variety of jobs in the citrus industry, including a job at the Chula Vista Citrus Association Packing House and as a foreman for a citrus pest control operator. Photography was his primary hobby and he worked part time as a free-lance photographer and for the Chula Vista Photo Studio. With the demise of the citrus industry in San Diego County he secured employment in the U.S. Postal Service, at the Palm City Post Office, which was later incorporated into the Imperial Beach Post Office. He worked there as a letter carrier for 3-1/2 years before joining the Army in 1956.

He took his basic and advanced training in the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Washington and worked his way up through the ranks. After attending Sixth Army NCO Academy at Fort Ord, California, was selected for Infantry Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning Georgia. After being commissioned in the infantry he held a variety of troop command positions including platoon leader, company commander of three different companies: two at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and one at Fort Ord, California; and as commander of two battalion sized units: one in Vietnam and one in Germany. In addition to these command positions he had staff assignments on battalion, brigade, division and corps level staffs as well as serving as an instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia.

His military assignments included overseas tours to Korea (two years with the First Calvary Division, France (two years in the European Communication Zone Headquarters, Vietnam (almost three years, half as an advisor to Vietnamese Army and half assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, and Germany (for five years in the 5th U.S. Army Corps). In addition, he served at five stateside posts: Fort Lewis, Washington; Fort Ord, California; Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He retired in 1976 with the rank of Major.

His military decorations include the Silver Star (the nation’s third highest award for gallantry in action, the Bronze Star for valor, two awards of the Bronze star for achievement, the Meritorious Service medal, two awards of the Air Medal for valor, nine awards of the Air Medal for achievement, the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal (with seven stars, Korean Defense Service Medal, Reserve Forces Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and Valorous Unit Citation Award. Awards from the Vietnamese government include the Honor Medal First Class, Staff Service Medal First Class, Training Service Medal, Gallantry Cross with Gold Star with the Unit Cross of Gallantry Award with Palm Award and the Unit Civic Action Award. The Secretary of the Army named him a Distinguished Member of the 502nd Infantry Regiment.

Subsequent to retiring from active duty he worked an additional nine years in federal civil service as an Equal Employment Specialist, Cost and Management Analyst and National Emergency Planner, concluding with a total of 32-1/2 years of federal service as a GS-12 National Emergency Planner for the U.S. Army Engineer District at Fort Worth, Texas.

He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1971 from the University of Nebraska at Omaha under the Army Bootstrap Program, majoring in Business. Continuing in that field he earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University in 1975. He completed all but six months of his bachelor’s degree and all his master’s degree by attending evening classes, while on duty with the Army.

Major Spencer actively supported his alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, by funding two scholarships, the Beverly Grace (Ward) Spencer Memorial Accounting Scholarship and the Major Thomas A. Spencer Business Scholarship, as well as the Spencer Professorship in Government Accounting. He was a member of the university’s Chancellor’s Club and the Nebraska University system’s President’s Club, and a charter member of the Lucas Society of College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was inducted into the university’s Accounting Legacy Society along with his wife in October of 2013; and in 2019 was honored by the addition of his and his wife’s name to the Donor Recognition Wall of the Business College for cumulative donations of over one million dollars.

In addition to the scholarships at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Major Spencer endowed three scholarships at San Diego State University for his and his father’s Masonic Lodge and was honored in 2019 by the University by having his name on the donor monument at the University campus.

He was married at Fort Ord, California on July 1, 1966 to 1st Lieutenant Beverly Grace Ward, USAF (a 1972 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a native of Russell County, Kansas, whom he met while they were stationed in France and Spain, respectively. During the late 1970’s he and his wife, a certified public accountant, established a financial and management service business in Arlington, Texas. The business consisted of work in accounting, real estate, investment management, auditing, and tax planning / preparations. He continued to run the business on a reduced scale after his wife’s death in 1983 and until 1994 when he fully retired.

Tom enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hiker. He founded two IVV hiking clubs in Texas, serving as president of one or the other continuously for 17 years, and was awarded the International Bronze Award for service by the IVV International Bodies. He also had a love for animals as evidenced by his support of organizations dedicated to the preservation endangered animals and the Humane Society. He was designated a Gold Charter Member of the Leadership Circle of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. His hobbies included photography, collecting figurines of cats, and hunting.

He was a member of the Chula Vista Elks Lodge No. 2011 and an endowed member of the National Rifle Association and the Texas State Rifle Association.

Tom was also active in the Masonic Fraternity, initially joining his hometown lodge, Chula Vista Masonic Lodge #626 F. and A.M. of Chula Vista, California in 1962 – a membership he retained and served on several committees for the lodge, and became a member of the Grand Master’s Circle in California. He joined the Columbus, Georgia Scottish Rite Bodies in 1964, and later transferred his membership to the Fort Worth, Texas, Scottish Rite Bodies, where he was honored by being selected as a Knight’s Commander of the Court of Honor in November 2009 and was elected to the 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary in 2017. While stationed in Germany, he became a dual member of Oregon Military Lodge #223 in Frankfurt under the Grand Lodge of Oregon and served in several officer positions, ending as the Presiding Master in 1975. He founded a new lodge – Oregon Military Lodge #936 under the German Grand Lodge; in 1975 he served as its first Master. He remained active in his German lodge, publishing its quarterly bulletin for stateside members. He also joined the York Rite of Frankfurt, Germany, of which the Chapter and Council were under German Grand jurisdictions and the Commandry was an independent body under U.S. jurisdiction. He belonged to the Moslah Shrine Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a permanent contributing member to the Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children. He was a member of several research lodges in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. He continued to be active in lodge work after retiring, becoming a plural member of Arlington Lodge #438 A.F. and A.M of Arlington, Texas, and serving as librarian and education coordinator and on several committees. Major Spencer was also a member in perpetuity of San Diego Chapter of National Sojourners and Constitution Camp Heroes of ’76. He was honored by the American Canadian Grand Lodge of the United Grand Lodge of Germany by being elected as Honorary Junior Grand Warden in April of 2005 and elevated to Honorary Senior Grand Warden in 2012. Major Spencer was honored in 1996 with membership in the Brandon Carrol Society for his support of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. In 1998 he became a full member of the Texas Grand Lodge Sam Houston Hall of Fame for his support of the Grand Lodge Library and Museum and became a Gold star patron of the library in 2000. He was the recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honors degree in October 2012 and on three occasions the Peter Rassmusen Charity Jewel from the American Canadian Grand Lodge of Germany. He became active in the Harry S. Truman Club of the Masonic Home of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and was a member of the Harry S. Truman Society of that club. His interest in Masonry led him to pursue a four-year course in Masonic History and Philosophy at the Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territories, receiving his diploma in 2010.

In 2014, Major Spencer gifted the family commercial real estate holdings he inherited to a charitable trust for the benefit of a number of public charities.

While not a member, he was a faithful attendee and supporter of the First United Methodist Church in Arlington.

Major Spencer was active in several veterans’ organizations including the Retired Officers Association, for which he served as president of the Lone Star chapter in Fort Worth in 1979. He was a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, Military Officers Association of America, Combat Infantry Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was designated a Distinguished Donor by the Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation.

Major Spencer was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, in 1983, his parents and his brother; and is survived by his stepdaughter Janet Gary along with several nieces and nephews and his long-time soulmate Martha Gagnon.

He wanted to be remembered as a soldier who served his country and did his duty the best he could and as a Mason who practiced his beliefs as best he could.

Funeral services were held at Moore Funeral Home by Masonic Lodge #438 on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Public and friends are invited to attend. A celebration of life will be held after the service at Moore Funeral Home. All are invited to attend. Burial with military honors will be at Vincent Cemetery in Osborne County, Kansas on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM alongside his wife and older brother, Dean. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. www.scottishriteforchildren.org.  After the burial the family invites all to meet at Meridy’s for lunch.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the graveside services.

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 </figure>Major Thomas A. Spencer, AUS (Ret, aged 85 passed away on June 1, 2020. He was born October 2, 1934 in San Diego, California, the son of Arthur and Nora P. Spencer of Chula Vista, California. Educated in the public schools of Chula Vista, California, he graduated in 1952 from Chula Vista High School. He worked a variety of jobs in the citrus industry, including a job at the Chula Vista Citrus Association Packing House and as a foreman for a citrus pest control operator. Photography was his primary hobby and he worked part time as a free-lance photographer and for the Chula Vista Photo Studio. With the demise of the citrus industry in San Diego County he secured employment in the U.S. Postal Service, at the Palm City Post Office, which was later incorporated into the Imperial Beach Post Office. He worked there as a letter carrier for 3-1/2 years before joining the Army in 1956.He took his basic and advanced training in the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Lewis, Washington and worked his way up through the ranks. After attending Sixth Army NCO Academy at Fort Ord, California, was selected for Infantry Officers Candidate School at Fort Benning Georgia. After being commissioned in the infantry he held a variety of troop command positions including platoon leader, company commander of three different companies: two at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and one at Fort Ord, California; and as commander of two battalion sized units: one in Vietnam and one in Germany. In addition to these command positions he had staff assignments on battalion, brigade, division and corps level staffs as well as serving as an instructor at the U.S. Army Infantry School at Fort Benning, Georgia.His military assignments included overseas tours to Korea (two years with the First Calvary Division, France (two years in the European Communication Zone Headquarters, Vietnam (almost three years, half as an advisor to Vietnamese Army and half assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, and Germany (for five years in the 5th U.S. Army Corps). In addition, he served at five stateside posts: Fort Lewis, Washington; Fort Ord, California; Fort Benning, Georgia; Fort Jackson, South Carolina; and Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He retired in 1976 with the rank of Major.His military decorations include the Silver Star (the nation’s third highest award for gallantry in action, the Bronze Star for valor, two awards of the Bronze star for achievement, the Meritorious Service medal, two awards of the Air Medal for valor, nine awards of the Air Medal for achievement, the Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal (with seven stars, Korean Defense Service Medal, Reserve Forces Medal, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, and Valorous Unit Citation Award. Awards from the Vietnamese government include the Honor Medal First Class, Staff Service Medal First Class, Training Service Medal, Gallantry Cross with Gold Star with the Unit Cross of Gallantry Award with Palm Award and the Unit Civic Action Award. The Secretary of the Army named him a Distinguished Member of the 502nd Infantry Regiment.Subsequent to retiring from active duty he worked an additional nine years in federal civil service as an Equal Employment Specialist, Cost and Management Analyst and National Emergency Planner, concluding with a total of 32-1/2 years of federal service as a GS-12 National Emergency Planner for the U.S. Army Engineer District at Fort Worth, Texas.He earned his bachelor’s degree in 1971 from the University of Nebraska at Omaha under the Army Bootstrap Program, majoring in Business. Continuing in that field he earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University in 1975. He completed all but six months of his bachelor’s degree and all his master’s degree by attending evening classes, while on duty with the Army.Major Spencer actively supported his alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, by funding two scholarships, the Beverly Grace (Ward) Spencer Memorial Accounting Scholarship and the Major Thomas A. Spencer Business Scholarship, as well as the Spencer Professorship in Government Accounting. He was a member of the university’s Chancellor’s Club and the Nebraska University system’s President’s Club, and a charter member of the Lucas Society of College of Business Administration at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He was inducted into the university’s Accounting Legacy Society along with his wife in October of 2013; and in 2019 was honored by the addition of his and his wife’s name to the Donor Recognition Wall of the Business College for cumulative donations of over one million dollars.In addition to the scholarships at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Major Spencer endowed three scholarships at San Diego State University for his and his father’s Masonic Lodge and was honored in 2019 by the University by having his name on the donor monument at the University campus.He was married at Fort Ord, California on July 1, 1966 to 1st Lieutenant Beverly Grace Ward, USAF (a 1972 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a native of Russell County, Kansas, whom he met while they were stationed in France and Spain, respectively. During the late 1970’s he and his wife, a certified public accountant, established a financial and management service business in Arlington, Texas. The business consisted of work in accounting, real estate, investment management, auditing, and tax planning / preparations. He continued to run the business on a reduced scale after his wife’s death in 1983 and until 1994 when he fully retired.Tom enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid hiker. He founded two IVV hiking clubs in Texas, serving as president of one or the other continuously for 17 years, and was awarded the International Bronze Award for service by the IVV International Bodies. He also had a love for animals as evidenced by his support of organizations dedicated to the preservation endangered animals and the Humane Society. He was designated a Gold Charter Member of the Leadership Circle of the Cheetah Conservation Fund. His hobbies included photography, collecting figurines of cats, and hunting.He was a member of the Chula Vista Elks Lodge No. 2011 and an endowed member of the National Rifle Association and the Texas State Rifle Association.Tom was also active in the Masonic Fraternity, initially joining his hometown lodge, Chula Vista Masonic Lodge #626 F. and A.M. of Chula Vista, California in 1962 – a membership he retained and served on several committees for the lodge, and became a member of the Grand Master’s Circle in California. He joined the Columbus, Georgia Scottish Rite Bodies in 1964, and later transferred his membership to the Fort Worth, Texas, Scottish Rite Bodies, where he was honored by being selected as a Knight’s Commander of the Court of Honor in November 2009 and was elected to the 33rd Degree Inspector General Honorary in 2017. While stationed in Germany, he became a dual member of Oregon Military Lodge #223 in Frankfurt under the Grand Lodge of Oregon and served in several officer positions, ending as the Presiding Master in 1975. He founded a new lodge – Oregon Military Lodge #936 under the German Grand Lodge; in 1975 he served as its first Master. He remained active in his German lodge, publishing its quarterly bulletin for stateside members. He also joined the York Rite of Frankfurt, Germany, of which the Chapter and Council were under German Grand jurisdictions and the Commandry was an independent body under U.S. jurisdiction. He belonged to the Moslah Shrine Temple in Fort Worth, Texas, and was a permanent contributing member to the Shrine Hospitals for Crippled Children. He was a member of several research lodges in the United States, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. He continued to be active in lodge work after retiring, becoming a plural member of Arlington Lodge #438 A.F. and A.M of Arlington, Texas, and serving as librarian and education coordinator and on several committees. Major Spencer was also a member in perpetuity of San Diego Chapter of National Sojourners and Constitution Camp Heroes of ’76. He was honored by the American Canadian Grand Lodge of the United Grand Lodge of Germany by being elected as Honorary Junior Grand Warden in April of 2005 and elevated to Honorary Senior Grand Warden in 2012. Major Spencer was honored in 1996 with membership in the Brandon Carrol Society for his support of the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children. In 1998 he became a full member of the Texas Grand Lodge Sam Houston Hall of Fame for his support of the Grand Lodge Library and Museum and became a Gold star patron of the library in 2000. He was the recipient of the DeMolay Legion of Honors degree in October 2012 and on three occasions the Peter Rassmusen Charity Jewel from the American Canadian Grand Lodge of Germany. He became active in the Harry S. Truman Club of the Masonic Home of the Grand Lodge of Missouri and was a member of the Harry S. Truman Society of that club. His interest in Masonry led him to pursue a four-year course in Masonic History and Philosophy at the Grand Lodge of South Australia and Northern Territories, receiving his diploma in 2010.In 2014, Major Spencer gifted the family commercial real estate holdings he inherited to a charitable trust for the benefit of a number of public charities.While not a member, he was a faithful attendee and supporter of the First United Methodist Church in Arlington.Major Spencer was active in several veterans’ organizations including the Retired Officers Association, for which he served as president of the Lone Star chapter in Fort Worth in 1979. He was a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Disabled American Veterans, Military Officers Association of America, Combat Infantry Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was designated a Distinguished Donor by the Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation.Major Spencer was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, in 1983, his parents and his brother; and is survived by his stepdaughter Janet Gary along with several nieces and nephews and his long-time soulmate Martha Gagnon.He wanted to be remembered as a soldier who served his country and did his duty the best he could and as a Mason who practiced his beliefs as best he could.Funeral services were held at Moore Funeral Home by Masonic Lodge #438 on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11:00 AM. Public and friends are invited to attend. A celebration of life will be held after the service at Moore Funeral Home. All are invited to attend. Burial with military honors will be at Vincent Cemetery in Osborne County, Kansas on Monday, June 15, 2020 at 10:30 AM alongside his wife and older brother, Dean. In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas, Texas. www.scottishriteforchildren.org. After the burial the family invites all to meet at Meridy’s for lunch. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the graveside services.

Major Thomas A. Spencer

“Life is like a Merry-Go-Round — and I’m not ready to get off the horse yet." Norma Jean Haas Dannenberg, born to Zelpha Mae Smith Haas and 
Clifford Andrew Haas in Smith County, Kansas. She was the 5th of 10 
children. She was raised a Kansas farm girl and was always very proud of
 that.
 She married Raymond Oliver Dannenberg, November 27, 1953. Norma and 
Raymond lived in several cities during their life together, including 
Rifle, Colorado, Laramie, Wyoming, and Salt Lake City, Utah. They were 
the proud parents of five children: Brenda (John) Payne, Alan Lee 
Dannenberg, Tammy (Jerry) Johnson, Cary Dannenberg, Gary (Lisa) 
Dannenberg. 
 Norma and Raymond “Pete”, loved square dancing and traveled the US 
attending Square Dancing Conventions, with the Checkmates Square Dancing
 Club. The last seven years of her life was spent at Carrington Court 
Assisted Living, where she made many friends and considered them family.
 They all said she was the SPARK that kept everyone on their toes.
 Mom lived life on her own terms and at one time stated “I told them I’m here to raise a little hell." Norma is preceded in death by her husband Raymond; sons Alan &amp; Cary; and grandson Christopher.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Norma-Jean-Dannenberg?obId=14982215#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>“Life is like a Merry-Go-Round — and I’m not ready to get off the horse yet." Norma Jean Haas Dannenberg, born to Zelpha Mae Smith Haas and 
Clifford Andrew Haas in Smith County, Kansas. She was the 5th of 10 
children. She was raised a Kansas farm girl and was always very proud of
 that.
 She married Raymond Oliver Dannenberg, November 27, 1953. Norma and 
Raymond lived in several cities during their life together, including 
Rifle, Colorado, Laramie, Wyoming, and Salt Lake City, Utah. They were 
the proud parents of five children: Brenda (John) Payne, Alan Lee 
Dannenberg, Tammy (Jerry) Johnson, Cary Dannenberg, Gary (Lisa) 
Dannenberg. 
 Norma and Raymond “Pete”, loved square dancing and traveled the US 
attending Square Dancing Conventions, with the Checkmates Square Dancing
 Club. The last seven years of her life was spent at Carrington Court 
Assisted Living, where she made many friends and considered them family.
 They all said she was the SPARK that kept everyone on their toes.
 Mom lived life on her own terms and at one time stated “I told them I’m here to raise a little hell." Norma is preceded in death by her husband Raymond; sons Alan &amp; Cary; and grandson Christopher.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Norma-Jean-Dannenberg?obId=14982215#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Norma Jean Dannenberg

Wesley Charles Cowan, 46, died unexpectedly June 2, 2020, at his home
 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on March 25, 1974, in Wichita, 
Kansas, the son of Grant K. and Mary M. (Frederick) Cowan.

Wesley spent most of his life working for the railroad first as a 
conductor and then working his way up to engineer. He enjoyed the 
opportunity to travel and see different parts of the country and world 
that this career allowed him. He worked for the railroad until he 
retired due to disability a few years ago, settling in the Corpus 
Christi, Texas area at that time. After settling in Corpus Christi, 
Texas he invested in rental properties and fixed them up. He loved to 
help his friends and would help them out whenever he could. He was an 
avid dog lover, which was shown in the love he had for his three 
chocolate labs. Above all, he was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and 
cousin.

Survivors include, his son, Patrick Cowan and wife Karisa of Great 
Bend, and his daughter, Krystal Tuggle and husband Casey of Hoisington, a
 sister, Cassandra Alexander and husband Darren, along with a niece, 
Brooklyn, all of Coffeyville. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, and
 cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 12,
 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 
June 13, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Courtney 
presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. 
Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society or the Wesley 
C. Cowan Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Wesley Charles Cowan, 46, died unexpectedly June 2, 2020, at his home
 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born on March 25, 1974, in Wichita, 
Kansas, the son of Grant K. and Mary M. (Frederick) Cowan.Wesley spent most of his life working for the railroad first as a 
conductor and then working his way up to engineer. He enjoyed the 
opportunity to travel and see different parts of the country and world 
that this career allowed him. He worked for the railroad until he 
retired due to disability a few years ago, settling in the Corpus 
Christi, Texas area at that time. After settling in Corpus Christi, 
Texas he invested in rental properties and fixed them up. He loved to 
help his friends and would help them out whenever he could. He was an 
avid dog lover, which was shown in the love he had for his three 
chocolate labs. Above all, he was a devoted father, brother, uncle, and 
cousin.Survivors include, his son, Patrick Cowan and wife Karisa of Great 
Bend, and his daughter, Krystal Tuggle and husband Casey of Hoisington, a
 sister, Cassandra Alexander and husband Darren, along with a niece, 
Brooklyn, all of Coffeyville. Also surviving are many aunts, uncles, and
 cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, June 12,
 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, 
June 13, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Courtney 
presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. 
Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society or the Wesley 
C. Cowan Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Wesley Charles Cowan

Lowell Eugene Fox, age 53, of Catharine, Kansas, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at his home. He was born June 7, 1966, in Montrose, Colorado, to Paul Eugene Fox and Phyllis Jean Duree.

He was a truck driver and a school bus driver for special needs students.&nbsp; He moved to Catharine eights months ago from central California.&nbsp; Lowell grew up in Merced, CA and was a graduate from Merced High School.&nbsp; He enjoyed Baking, drawing, cooking, his family.&nbsp; He was a man with a kind heart full of love and compassion. &nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Eric E. Fox, Council Grove, KS; Harley D. Kinard, CA; three step-sons, Jesse Pavek, Council Grove, KS; Robert Theurer and Aaron Theurer both of CA; one step-daughter, Heather Theurer, Council Grove, KS; his mother, Phyllis Mast, Catharine, KS; his father, Paul Eugene Fox, Bogalusa, LA; one sister, Laura Fox, Catharine, KS; four half-brothers, Nathan Goebel, North Platte, NE; Anthony Goebel, IL; Christopher Goebel, Merced, CA; Gregg Goebel, Nebraska City, NE; six step-brothers, Larry Mast, David Mast and William Mast, all of CA; Richard Mast, NC; Ronald Mast&nbsp; and Luke Mast, both of CO; and his former wife, Susie Fox, Council Grove, KS.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by one brother, Jody Webb; one step-sister, Vicki Counts; and his step-father, Lon Mast.

Private family services and inurnment will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family suggests memorial to his mother, Phyllis Mast in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Lowell Eugene Fox, age 53, of Catharine, Kansas, died Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at his home. He was born June 7, 1966, in Montrose, Colorado, to Paul Eugene Fox and Phyllis Jean Duree.He was a truck driver and a school bus driver for special needs students.&nbsp; He moved to Catharine eights months ago from central California.&nbsp; Lowell grew up in Merced, CA and was a graduate from Merced High School.&nbsp; He enjoyed Baking, drawing, cooking, his family.&nbsp; He was a man with a kind heart full of love and compassion. &nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Eric E. Fox, Council Grove, KS; Harley D. Kinard, CA; three step-sons, Jesse Pavek, Council Grove, KS; Robert Theurer and Aaron Theurer both of CA; one step-daughter, Heather Theurer, Council Grove, KS; his mother, Phyllis Mast, Catharine, KS; his father, Paul Eugene Fox, Bogalusa, LA; one sister, Laura Fox, Catharine, KS; four half-brothers, Nathan Goebel, North Platte, NE; Anthony Goebel, IL; Christopher Goebel, Merced, CA; Gregg Goebel, Nebraska City, NE; six step-brothers, Larry Mast, David Mast and William Mast, all of CA; Richard Mast, NC; Ronald Mast&nbsp; and Luke Mast, both of CO; and his former wife, Susie Fox, Council Grove, KS.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by one brother, Jody Webb; one step-sister, Vicki Counts; and his step-father, Lon Mast.Private family services and inurnment will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family suggests memorial to his mother, Phyllis Mast in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lowell Eugene Fox

Morris Edward Galliart passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the 
Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas, at the age of 87. 
Morris was born on March 25, 1933 to David and Lydia (Mikulecky) 
Galliart in Wilson, Kansas. 
 Morris grew up in Wilson where he attended Wilson schools. He then 
pursued a career in the oil field as a unit driver until his retirement.
 Morris was united in marriage to Jane Casper on November 12, 1955, at 
the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson. To this union, Brent, Cindy, and
 Gisele were born. 
 Morris enjoyed staying busy; you could always find him outside in 
his vegetable garden, fishing, cutting wood, working on a landscaping 
project, or in his garage. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church in Wilson.
 Morris was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life and 
cherished his family and friends. Though Morris is gone from our sight,
 we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all 
that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived 
and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our 
hearts. He will be remembered in love.
 Morris is survived by his wife, Jane Galliart of the home; children,
 Brent Galliart of St. Joseph, MO, Cindy (Gary) Naegele of Kearney, NE, 
and Gisele (Doug) Loomis of Amarillo, TX; brothers, Leo Galliart and 
Clarence Galliart of Halstead, KS; four grandchildren, Chris (Marissa) 
Naegele, Kelsey (Marvin) Whitehorn, Jordan Loomis, Braydan Loomis; and 
six great-grandchildren, Emily, Dante, Evyn, and Korbin Naegele, and 
Kelmarah and Markelia Whitehorn; and great great-granddaughter, 
Anastasia.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Lydia Galliart; 
brother, Dave Galliart; and sisters, Ida Casper and Frances Glendening.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Morris-Edward-Galliart?obId=12637682#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Morris Edward Galliart passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at the 
Ellsworth County Medical Center in Ellsworth, Kansas, at the age of 87. 
Morris was born on March 25, 1933 to David and Lydia (Mikulecky) 
Galliart in Wilson, Kansas. 
 Morris grew up in Wilson where he attended Wilson schools. He then 
pursued a career in the oil field as a unit driver until his retirement.
 Morris was united in marriage to Jane Casper on November 12, 1955, at 
the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wilson. To this union, Brent, Cindy, and
 Gisele were born. 
 Morris enjoyed staying busy; you could always find him outside in 
his vegetable garden, fishing, cutting wood, working on a landscaping 
project, or in his garage. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church in Wilson.
 Morris was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life and 
cherished his family and friends. Though Morris is gone from our sight,
 we know that those we enjoyed and loved, we can never lose, for all 
that we love deeply becomes a part of us. We can smile because he lived 
and left us with cherished memories that will live forever in our 
hearts. He will be remembered in love.
 Morris is survived by his wife, Jane Galliart of the home; children,
 Brent Galliart of St. Joseph, MO, Cindy (Gary) Naegele of Kearney, NE, 
and Gisele (Doug) Loomis of Amarillo, TX; brothers, Leo Galliart and 
Clarence Galliart of Halstead, KS; four grandchildren, Chris (Marissa) 
Naegele, Kelsey (Marvin) Whitehorn, Jordan Loomis, Braydan Loomis; and 
six great-grandchildren, Emily, Dante, Evyn, and Korbin Naegele, and 
Kelmarah and Markelia Whitehorn; and great great-granddaughter, 
Anastasia.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Lydia Galliart; 
brother, Dave Galliart; and sisters, Ida Casper and Frances Glendening.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Morris-Edward-Galliart?obId=12637682#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Morris Edward Galliart

(Reita) Beth Burke passed away on June 3, 2020 in Fort Collins, CO. 
She was born February 16, 1945 in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of 
Everett and Ruth (Renner) Wilson. Beth graduated from Larned High
 School (’62) and earned a Bachelors (’66) and Masters (’70) of Science 
from Kansas State University. She married Dan Burke in 1976 in Rock 
Port, MO. They were married 16 years before divorcing. She resided in 
Rock Port, MO from 1970 to 2014 and then moved to Fort Collins, CO.

Beth was a Consumer and Family Economics Specialist for University of
 Missouri Outreach and Extension in Atchison County, MO for 32 years.&nbsp; 
She won multiple service awards during her tenure in that role. After 
retirement she volunteered in several organizations in Rock Port, MO. 
&nbsp;She had a love for purple iris and red cardinals. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Merle; and sisters Louise Unruh and Darlene Smika and nephew Thayne Smika. Survivors
 include nieces Rejeana and her husband Wendell Green; Lavona 
Wolfersperger; Tava and her husband Rob Owens; Deanne Unruh; and nephew,
 Ray and his wife Sally Unruh.

Memorial service will be at a later time. Inurnment will be at Larned Cemetery in Larned, KS. Memorials
 may be given to Pawnee County (KS) 4-H Foundation, Atchison County (MO)
 Fair Board, and the Atchison County (MO) Memorial Building Foundation 
all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp; 
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>(Reita) Beth Burke passed away on June 3, 2020 in Fort Collins, CO. 
She was born February 16, 1945 in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of 
Everett and Ruth (Renner) Wilson. Beth graduated from Larned High
 School (’62) and earned a Bachelors (’66) and Masters (’70) of Science 
from Kansas State University. She married Dan Burke in 1976 in Rock 
Port, MO. They were married 16 years before divorcing. She resided in 
Rock Port, MO from 1970 to 2014 and then moved to Fort Collins, CO.Beth was a Consumer and Family Economics Specialist for University of
 Missouri Outreach and Extension in Atchison County, MO for 32 years.&nbsp; 
She won multiple service awards during her tenure in that role. After 
retirement she volunteered in several organizations in Rock Port, MO. 
&nbsp;She had a love for purple iris and red cardinals. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Merle; and sisters Louise Unruh and Darlene Smika and nephew Thayne Smika. Survivors
 include nieces Rejeana and her husband Wendell Green; Lavona 
Wolfersperger; Tava and her husband Rob Owens; Deanne Unruh; and nephew,
 Ray and his wife Sally Unruh.Memorial service will be at a later time. Inurnment will be at Larned Cemetery in Larned, KS. Memorials
 may be given to Pawnee County (KS) 4-H Foundation, Atchison County (MO)
 Fair Board, and the Atchison County (MO) Memorial Building Foundation 
all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp; 
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

(Reita) Beth Burke

Anna (Ann) Hradecky Krayca went to be with her Lord on June 4, 2020 at the age of 103 years old in Russell, Kansas.

Ann was born to Frank and Albina (Dillenburg) Hradecky on the family farm near Fleming, Colorado on October 16, 1916.&nbsp; She married James Krayca on June 1, 1935 in Sterling, Colorado, and came to Goodland, Kansas to live on a farm north of Goodland.

Ann was the loving and devoted Mother of Jim, Richard, Ken, Wayne, David and Betty.&nbsp; She also enjoyed her role as Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.&nbsp; Her interests included hand sewing, lottery tickets, crossword puzzles and reading Pioneer books.

Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers, sisters, husband, sons; Richard and Wayne, a daughter-in-law Eileen Krayca, grandsons; Shon Duane Conley and Matt Krayca and a great grandson Isaac Stone.

She is survived by her children; Jim Krayca, Ken (Glenda) Kraysha, David (Sondra) Krayca and Betty (Don) Engle and a daughter-in-law Kathy Krayca.&nbsp; She is also survived by grandchildren; Danny (Diane) Krayca, Debbie (Steve) Simon, Tricia Bunney, Pam (Kevin) Hook, Bambi Kraysha, Sheri (Dale) Stone, Bob (Tammy) Krayca, John Wayne (Melissa) Krayca, Dustin Krayca, Trista (David) Anderson, Christina (Wayne) Hoch, and numerous great and great great grandchildren.

Funeral services for Ann will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Zach Anderson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter or to the Goodland Cemetery Tree Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>Anna (Ann) Hradecky Krayca went to be with her Lord on June 4, 2020 at the age of 103 years old in Russell, Kansas.Ann was born to Frank and Albina (Dillenburg) Hradecky on the family farm near Fleming, Colorado on October 16, 1916.&nbsp; She married James Krayca on June 1, 1935 in Sterling, Colorado, and came to Goodland, Kansas to live on a farm north of Goodland.Ann was the loving and devoted Mother of Jim, Richard, Ken, Wayne, David and Betty.&nbsp; She also enjoyed her role as Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother.&nbsp; Her interests included hand sewing, lottery tickets, crossword puzzles and reading Pioneer books.Preceding her in death were her parents, brothers, sisters, husband, sons; Richard and Wayne, a daughter-in-law Eileen Krayca, grandsons; Shon Duane Conley and Matt Krayca and a great grandson Isaac Stone.She is survived by her children; Jim Krayca, Ken (Glenda) Kraysha, David (Sondra) Krayca and Betty (Don) Engle and a daughter-in-law Kathy Krayca.&nbsp; She is also survived by grandchildren; Danny (Diane) Krayca, Debbie (Steve) Simon, Tricia Bunney, Pam (Kevin) Hook, Bambi Kraysha, Sheri (Dale) Stone, Bob (Tammy) Krayca, John Wayne (Melissa) Krayca, Dustin Krayca, Trista (David) Anderson, Christina (Wayne) Hoch, and numerous great and great great grandchildren.Funeral services for Ann will be held on Friday, June 12, 2020 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Zach Anderson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 11, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home.In Lieu of Flowers, memorials may be designated to the Northwest Kansas Animal Shelter or to the Goodland Cemetery Tree Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Anna (Ann) Hradecky Krayca

John Eldon Zook, 72, passed away June 6, 2020 at his home in Wichita,
 KS.&nbsp; He was born on September 24, 1947 in Garden City, KS to Milford 
and Bernice Zook.

John spent his freshman season at Zook High School where he played 
eight-man football.&nbsp; Upon transferring to Larned, John was a Kansas 
All-State athlete in football, basketball, and track, respectively. &nbsp;

He attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship.&nbsp; John
 was a two-time Big 8 selection as a defensive end.&nbsp; His senior year he 
was named team captain and earned First-Team All-American honors as a 
defensive end.&nbsp; Over the course of his KU career, John compiled 202 
career tackles, fourth overall in school history.&nbsp; John is one of only 
fifteen players in the University of Kansas Football Ring of Honor.

Following his outstanding collegiate career, John played seven years 
for the Atlanta Falcons and four years for the St. Louis Cardinals.&nbsp; 
While in Atlanta, he recorded the first ever safety in the team’s 
history in 1971; was selected to play in the 1973 NFC Pro Bowl team; and
 never missed a game in all seven seasons as an Atlanta Falcon.&nbsp; He 
played in a total of 144 professional games before retiring in 1979.&nbsp;

John was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.&nbsp;

Over his lifetime, John donated over 16 gallons of blood to American 
Red Cross.&nbsp; John was an avid outdoorsman.&nbsp; He spent many days afield 
with his brothers and nephews, hunting and fishing. &nbsp;John also enjoyed 
skydiving until his main parachute failed to open.&nbsp; Other hobbies 
included, attending as many KU and Atlanta Falcon games as he could.&nbsp; 
John also returned yearly to help his brother’s harvest.&nbsp; John often 
brought his mother roses that he grew in his garden. &nbsp;He loved being a 
big brother and an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed being 
called Uncle John.

He is survived by his brothers, Jim (Jane) Zook, Dean Zook, and Dale 
(Beth) Zook, three nephews, Denny Zook, Jesse Zook, and Aaron (Roxi) 
Zook, seven nieces; Jacqueline (Rusty) Turner, Amy (Jay) Derley, Stacy 
(Michael) Trout, Holly (Stephen) Milligan, Deanne (Dave) Lock, Carolyn 
(Jacob) Robison, Kelsey (Jason) Lueger, and 15 great-nieces and nephews.

John’s funeral service will be held at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 
Larned, KS on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Bill 
Stapleton presiding. Public live stream via Facebook at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary.&nbsp; There will be a public viewing on 
Tuesday June 9, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned, with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;Burial will
 take place at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, KS, after the service.

Memorials may be given to American Red Cross or the American Cancer 
Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

John Eldon Zook, 72, passed away June 6, 2020 at his home in Wichita,
 KS.&nbsp; He was born on September 24, 1947 in Garden City, KS to Milford 
and Bernice Zook.John spent his freshman season at Zook High School where he played 
eight-man football.&nbsp; Upon transferring to Larned, John was a Kansas 
All-State athlete in football, basketball, and track, respectively. &nbsp;He attended the University of Kansas on a football scholarship.&nbsp; John
 was a two-time Big 8 selection as a defensive end.&nbsp; His senior year he 
was named team captain and earned First-Team All-American honors as a 
defensive end.&nbsp; Over the course of his KU career, John compiled 202 
career tackles, fourth overall in school history.&nbsp; John is one of only 
fifteen players in the University of Kansas Football Ring of Honor.Following his outstanding collegiate career, John played seven years 
for the Atlanta Falcons and four years for the St. Louis Cardinals.&nbsp; 
While in Atlanta, he recorded the first ever safety in the team’s 
history in 1971; was selected to play in the 1973 NFC Pro Bowl team; and
 never missed a game in all seven seasons as an Atlanta Falcon.&nbsp; He 
played in a total of 144 professional games before retiring in 1979.&nbsp;John was inducted into the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.&nbsp;Over his lifetime, John donated over 16 gallons of blood to American 
Red Cross.&nbsp; John was an avid outdoorsman.&nbsp; He spent many days afield 
with his brothers and nephews, hunting and fishing. &nbsp;John also enjoyed 
skydiving until his main parachute failed to open.&nbsp; Other hobbies 
included, attending as many KU and Atlanta Falcon games as he could.&nbsp; 
John also returned yearly to help his brother’s harvest.&nbsp; John often 
brought his mother roses that he grew in his garden. &nbsp;He loved being a 
big brother and an uncle to his nieces and nephews. He enjoyed being 
called Uncle John.He is survived by his brothers, Jim (Jane) Zook, Dean Zook, and Dale 
(Beth) Zook, three nephews, Denny Zook, Jesse Zook, and Aaron (Roxi) 
Zook, seven nieces; Jacqueline (Rusty) Turner, Amy (Jay) Derley, Stacy 
(Michael) Trout, Holly (Stephen) Milligan, Deanne (Dave) Lock, Carolyn 
(Jacob) Robison, Kelsey (Jason) Lueger, and 15 great-nieces and nephews.John’s funeral service will be held at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 
Larned, KS on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Bill 
Stapleton presiding. Public live stream via Facebook at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary.&nbsp; There will be a public viewing on 
Tuesday June 9, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned, with the family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;Burial will
 take place at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, KS, after the service.Memorials may be given to American Red Cross or the American Cancer 
Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

John Eldon Zook

Ralph
 Victor Stenzel, 98, of Ness City, Kansas passed away at Cedar Village, 
Ness City, Kansas on&nbsp; June 4, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on Jan. 25th,
 1922 in Big Creek Township in Russell, Kansas to Victor and Olinda 
(Reinhardt) Stenzel.&nbsp; In July of 1936; Ralph along with his parents and 
two brothers moved to a farm northwest of Bazine which Ralph’s family 
still owns.&nbsp; Ralph loved his career choice of farming...to him he ‘never
 worked a day in his life’ as he enjoyed the farm and physical labor so 
much.&nbsp; He also drove school buses and sold buildings &amp; grain bins.&nbsp; 
In 1965 Ralph and Irene built a home in Ness City but he continued his 
daily commute to the farm!!

&nbsp;As
 a teen, Ralph worked in the CCC Camp program in Wyoming area to help 
benefit his family.&nbsp; Although he never attended high school or college, 
he was a meticulous bookkeeper.&nbsp; He also was skilled in woodworking and 
liked to build things.&nbsp; He kept his shop tools very organized. And until
 the past couple years could still tell you where things could be 
found!!!&nbsp; He was a ‘saver of everything’ because he could make something
 out of it or repair something with it. 

Ralph joined the US Army in 1942. He served with the 503rd
 HM Tank Company in England, Normandy, Omaha Beach, France, Belgium, 
Holland, the Battle of the Bulge, and Berlin, Germany.&nbsp; Ralph was one of
 the “Bazine Boys” who all enlisted at the same time and served their 
Army days together during WW2.&nbsp; For many years this group would have a 
‘Army Reunion” and enjoyed continuing the brotherhood formed during 
service.&nbsp; Ralph received the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star for 
meritorious service.&nbsp; He received an honorary High School diploma from 
NCHS during Operation Recognition program and was pleased to have been a
 participant in the Honor Flight which he thoroughly enjoyed their trip 
to DC.

He married Irene Musbach on December 29, 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union two sons, Loren and Marvin, were born.&nbsp;

Family
 was very important to him and he LOVED family reunions, especially the 
ones in Russell.&nbsp; He never wanted to miss an opportunity to spend time 
with extended family.&nbsp; He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and 
great granddaughters in their school activities and sporting events.&nbsp; 

Ralph
 and Irene enjoyed several years of ‘wintering’ in Yuma, AZ.&nbsp; They 
greatly enjoyed the friendships that they made during that time.

He
 was a member of the Frank Stull American Legion Post #152, where he was
 a faithful member of the Color Guard until his health no longer 
allowed.&nbsp; In his early Legion years, he participated in the ‘color guard
 drill team’ that was well known for it’s performances.&nbsp; For many years,
 he served as the Service officer for the Post and helped secure 
volunteers for Honor Guard details.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Ransom VFW, Bazine Sons of the American Legion, and Hays DAV.

Ralph was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City.

Survivors
 include: son, Loren and his wife, Lynette of Ness City; granddaughters,
 Tasha (Bob) Wessel of Owasso, OK and Jill (Travis) Schaben of Hays 
along with four great granddaughters, Alexis (Cody) Werner of 
Plainville, Emily Wessel of Baltimore, MD, Raegan Wessel and Kaitlyn 
Schaben, both students at Kansas State University; sister-in-law, Arlene
 Miller, and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp; Preceding him in death was 
his wife, Irene; infant son, Marvin, and daughter-in-law, DeeAnn (Coy) 
Stenzel; his brothers, Vernon (Delma) and Dick (Joanne) Stenzel; 
brother-in-laws, Allen (Mina) Musbach and Frank Miller; as well as 
sister-in-law, Vi (Earl) Burditt.

Due to COVID a Private Family Service will be held&nbsp; at the Ness City United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp; A PUBLIC Graveside Service with Military honors will be held at the Ness City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.

Viewing
 for friends and family will be on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. 
until 9:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.

Memorials may be given to the Veterans Memorial in Ness City or Camp Lakeside (United Methodist Church Camp at Scott County Lake)

Both services will be available for viewing on Facebook live at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral">www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ralph
 Victor Stenzel, 98, of Ness City, Kansas passed away at Cedar Village, 
Ness City, Kansas on&nbsp; June 4, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on Jan. 25th,
 1922 in Big Creek Township in Russell, Kansas to Victor and Olinda 
(Reinhardt) Stenzel.&nbsp; In July of 1936; Ralph along with his parents and 
two brothers moved to a farm northwest of Bazine which Ralph’s family 
still owns.&nbsp; Ralph loved his career choice of farming...to him he ‘never
 worked a day in his life’ as he enjoyed the farm and physical labor so 
much.&nbsp; He also drove school buses and sold buildings &amp; grain bins.&nbsp; 
In 1965 Ralph and Irene built a home in Ness City but he continued his 
daily commute to the farm!!&nbsp;As
 a teen, Ralph worked in the CCC Camp program in Wyoming area to help 
benefit his family.&nbsp; Although he never attended high school or college, 
he was a meticulous bookkeeper.&nbsp; He also was skilled in woodworking and 
liked to build things.&nbsp; He kept his shop tools very organized. And until
 the past couple years could still tell you where things could be 
found!!!&nbsp; He was a ‘saver of everything’ because he could make something
 out of it or repair something with it. Ralph joined the US Army in 1942. He served with the 503rd
 HM Tank Company in England, Normandy, Omaha Beach, France, Belgium, 
Holland, the Battle of the Bulge, and Berlin, Germany.&nbsp; Ralph was one of
 the “Bazine Boys” who all enlisted at the same time and served their 
Army days together during WW2.&nbsp; For many years this group would have a 
‘Army Reunion” and enjoyed continuing the brotherhood formed during 
service.&nbsp; Ralph received the Combat Infantry Badge and Bronze Star for 
meritorious service.&nbsp; He received an honorary High School diploma from 
NCHS during Operation Recognition program and was pleased to have been a
 participant in the Honor Flight which he thoroughly enjoyed their trip 
to DC.He married Irene Musbach on December 29, 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union two sons, Loren and Marvin, were born.&nbsp;Family
 was very important to him and he LOVED family reunions, especially the 
ones in Russell.&nbsp; He never wanted to miss an opportunity to spend time 
with extended family.&nbsp; He also enjoyed watching his grandchildren and 
great granddaughters in their school activities and sporting events.&nbsp; Ralph
 and Irene enjoyed several years of ‘wintering’ in Yuma, AZ.&nbsp; They 
greatly enjoyed the friendships that they made during that time.He
 was a member of the Frank Stull American Legion Post #152, where he was
 a faithful member of the Color Guard until his health no longer 
allowed.&nbsp; In his early Legion years, he participated in the ‘color guard
 drill team’ that was well known for it’s performances.&nbsp; For many years,
 he served as the Service officer for the Post and helped secure 
volunteers for Honor Guard details.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Ransom VFW, Bazine Sons of the American Legion, and Hays DAV.Ralph was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City.Survivors
 include: son, Loren and his wife, Lynette of Ness City; granddaughters,
 Tasha (Bob) Wessel of Owasso, OK and Jill (Travis) Schaben of Hays 
along with four great granddaughters, Alexis (Cody) Werner of 
Plainville, Emily Wessel of Baltimore, MD, Raegan Wessel and Kaitlyn 
Schaben, both students at Kansas State University; sister-in-law, Arlene
 Miller, and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp; Preceding him in death was 
his wife, Irene; infant son, Marvin, and daughter-in-law, DeeAnn (Coy) 
Stenzel; his brothers, Vernon (Delma) and Dick (Joanne) Stenzel; 
brother-in-laws, Allen (Mina) Musbach and Frank Miller; as well as 
sister-in-law, Vi (Earl) Burditt.Due to COVID a Private Family Service will be held&nbsp; at the Ness City United Methodist Church at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp; A PUBLIC Graveside Service with Military honors will be held at the Ness City Cemetery at 11:00 a.m.Viewing
 for friends and family will be on Monday, June 8, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. 
until 9:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.Memorials may be given to the Veterans Memorial in Ness City or Camp Lakeside (United Methodist Church Camp at Scott County Lake)Both services will be available for viewing on Facebook live at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral">www.facebook.com/FitzgeraldFuneral</a>.&nbsp;

Ralph Victor Stenzel

Shirley E. Hickert was born January 25, 1949 in Lafayette, Alabama to 
James and Shirley Stevens. She passed away June 1, 2020 at the Norton 
County Hospital at the age of 71.
 Shirley married Darrell Hickert on April 26, 1997 in Onawa, IA. 
Shirley loved to do genealogy for her family and anyone who asked her 
for help with their family’s genealogy. She also enjoyed spoiling her 
cats and making sure they had everything they needed and more. Most of 
all her family was very important to her. She would take care of anyone 
whether she could afford it or not. 
 Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, 
Sierra Stevens and siblings: Jim, Rita and Burton Stevens. She is 
survived by her husband, Darrell of Oberlin, KS and foster daughters: 
Linda Evans of El Cajon, CA and Melina Zeph of San Antonio, TX.
 A private memorial service will be held for family and classmates. A
 public visitation will be 12:00-6:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. The family will receive friends from 
5:00-6:00 pm. Inurnment at Oberlin Cemetery will be held at a later 
date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley Hickert Memorial
 Fund. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Shirley E. Hickert was born January 25, 1949 in Lafayette, Alabama to 
James and Shirley Stevens. She passed away June 1, 2020 at the Norton 
County Hospital at the age of 71.
 Shirley married Darrell Hickert on April 26, 1997 in Onawa, IA. 
Shirley loved to do genealogy for her family and anyone who asked her 
for help with their family’s genealogy. She also enjoyed spoiling her 
cats and making sure they had everything they needed and more. Most of 
all her family was very important to her. She would take care of anyone 
whether she could afford it or not. 
 Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, 
Sierra Stevens and siblings: Jim, Rita and Burton Stevens. She is 
survived by her husband, Darrell of Oberlin, KS and foster daughters: 
Linda Evans of El Cajon, CA and Melina Zeph of San Antonio, TX.
 A private memorial service will be held for family and classmates. A
 public visitation will be 12:00-6:00 pm Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. The family will receive friends from 
5:00-6:00 pm. Inurnment at Oberlin Cemetery will be held at a later 
date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shirley Hickert Memorial
 Fund. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Shirley E. Hickert

Marjoane Louise (Petersen) Frost, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away
 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas with
 her family by her side.

Marjoane was born June 7, 1932 in Tilden, Nebraska. She was one of 
six children born to Earl R. and Olive A. (Wagner) Petersen. She grew up
 on a farm near Tilden and graduated from Tilden High School.

Marjoane was united in marriage to John W. Frost on June 15, 1952 in 
Neligh, Nebraska. This union was blessed with five children; Carol, 
John, Gerald, Joan and Shirley. They made their home in Omaha, Nebraska,
 Phoenix, Arizona, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Topeka, Kansas, Bethany, 
Oklahoma, Olpe, Kansas and in 1974 they moved to Russell. John preceded 
her in death in September, 1995.

Marjoane was a Home Care Provider in the Russell area. She also was 
very active in the Trinity Thrift Store. While living in Olpe, she 
worked as a school cook at the Emporia Grade School. She was an active 
member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity Ladies and was a 
member of all the different councils. She helped to bring peace and 
comfort to grieving families with church funeral lunches for many years.
 She was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Ladies Auxiliary, 
Russell American Legion Post #99 Ladies Auxiliary and the Russell 
Hospital Auxiliary.

Marjoane’s surviving family include her two daughters, Joan Weimaster
 (Dale) of Russell, Kansas and Shirley Johnson of Wichita, Kansas; two 
sons, John Frost, Jr. (Robin) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska and Gerald Frost 
of Russell, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Marjoane was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, daughter
 Carol Ann Duncan, grandson Dakota Frost, brother Ronald Petersen, 
sisters Marianne Woodward, Milree Hashburger, LaVern Wilburn and Norma 
Udey.

Celebration of Marjoane’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, 
June 11, 2020 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial of Ashes 
will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. Family and friends may sign 
the book from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Memorial has been established with 
Trinity United Methodist Church. Contributions and condolences may be 
sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591623188104.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Marjoane Louise (Petersen) Frost, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away
 Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas with
 her family by her side.Marjoane was born June 7, 1932 in Tilden, Nebraska. She was one of 
six children born to Earl R. and Olive A. (Wagner) Petersen. She grew up
 on a farm near Tilden and graduated from Tilden High School.Marjoane was united in marriage to John W. Frost on June 15, 1952 in 
Neligh, Nebraska. This union was blessed with five children; Carol, 
John, Gerald, Joan and Shirley. They made their home in Omaha, Nebraska,
 Phoenix, Arizona, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Topeka, Kansas, Bethany, 
Oklahoma, Olpe, Kansas and in 1974 they moved to Russell. John preceded 
her in death in September, 1995.Marjoane was a Home Care Provider in the Russell area. She also was 
very active in the Trinity Thrift Store. While living in Olpe, she 
worked as a school cook at the Emporia Grade School. She was an active 
member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Trinity Ladies and was a 
member of all the different councils. She helped to bring peace and 
comfort to grieving families with church funeral lunches for many years.
 She was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 Ladies Auxiliary, 
Russell American Legion Post #99 Ladies Auxiliary and the Russell 
Hospital Auxiliary.Marjoane’s surviving family include her two daughters, Joan Weimaster
 (Dale) of Russell, Kansas and Shirley Johnson of Wichita, Kansas; two 
sons, John Frost, Jr. (Robin) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska and Gerald Frost 
of Russell, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.Marjoane was preceded in death by her parents, husband John, daughter
 Carol Ann Duncan, grandson Dakota Frost, brother Ronald Petersen, 
sisters Marianne Woodward, Milree Hashburger, LaVern Wilburn and Norma 
Udey.Celebration of Marjoane’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, 
June 11, 2020 at the Trinity United Methodist Church. Burial of Ashes 
will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. Family and friends may sign 
the book from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. A Memorial has been established with 
Trinity United Methodist Church. Contributions and condolences may be 
sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Marjoane Louise (Petersen) Frost

Frances “Francie” Rohleder, 91, Hays, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at HaysMed surrounded by her family.

She was born May 3, 1929 in Hays, the daughter of Mike and Bridget (Wasinger) Herman.&nbsp; She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1947.&nbsp; On October 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to Francis R. “Frank” Rohleder, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March 28, 2015.&nbsp; She was a custodian at the Eddy Clinic, the office manager and sales representative at Rohleder Electric, a homemaker, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and devoted to the Blessed Mother and praying the rosary. &nbsp; Francie was always involved in her children’s activities as their 4-H leader, the lunchroom lady at their school, and sewed many of their clothes, dresses, and costumes.&nbsp; She was an amazing cook, made delicious homemade jellies, and canned fruits and vegetables.&nbsp; She enjoyed being outdoors, flower gardening, camping, traveling, vacationing with friends, and spending time at the lake, but most of all, she loved her family.

Survivors include her son; Pete Rohleder and wife Terri of Hays, six daughters; Mary Kay Dechant and husband Steven of Hutchinson, Chris McNiece and husband Jim of Wichita, Conni Dreher and husband Marion of Hays, Joan Gray of Wichita, Gloria Rader and husband Bob of Hays, and Dianna Mans and husband Joe of Topeka, 14 grandchildren; Jason Dechant, Aaron Dechant, Sarah Osburn, Josh McNiece, Jamie Gibson, Scott Reeves, Austin Gray, Jordan Gray, Scott Rader, Brian Rader, Nathan Rohleder, Nicole Windholz, Kelli Mans, and Katie Mans, 10 great grandchildren; Sophie Dechant, Ella Dechant, Luke Osburn, Tyler Osburn, Caleb Osburn, Gavin Rader, Oliver Rader, Karsyn Rader, Miles Rohleder, and Brooklynn Windholz, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Frank, a son; Eugene “Gene” Rohleder, and her sister; Sister Lucille Herman.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 on Sunday, and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 pm on Sunday, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to the Sisters of St. Joseph, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Francie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591623074917.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Frances “Francie” Rohleder, 91, Hays, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at HaysMed surrounded by her family.She was born May 3, 1929 in Hays, the daughter of Mike and Bridget (Wasinger) Herman.&nbsp; She graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1947.&nbsp; On October 4, 1948 she was united in marriage to Francis R. “Frank” Rohleder, and they celebrated 66 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on March 28, 2015.&nbsp; She was a custodian at the Eddy Clinic, the office manager and sales representative at Rohleder Electric, a homemaker, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and devoted to the Blessed Mother and praying the rosary. &nbsp; Francie was always involved in her children’s activities as their 4-H leader, the lunchroom lady at their school, and sewed many of their clothes, dresses, and costumes.&nbsp; She was an amazing cook, made delicious homemade jellies, and canned fruits and vegetables.&nbsp; She enjoyed being outdoors, flower gardening, camping, traveling, vacationing with friends, and spending time at the lake, but most of all, she loved her family.Survivors include her son; Pete Rohleder and wife Terri of Hays, six daughters; Mary Kay Dechant and husband Steven of Hutchinson, Chris McNiece and husband Jim of Wichita, Conni Dreher and husband Marion of Hays, Joan Gray of Wichita, Gloria Rader and husband Bob of Hays, and Dianna Mans and husband Joe of Topeka, 14 grandchildren; Jason Dechant, Aaron Dechant, Sarah Osburn, Josh McNiece, Jamie Gibson, Scott Reeves, Austin Gray, Jordan Gray, Scott Rader, Brian Rader, Nathan Rohleder, Nicole Windholz, Kelli Mans, and Katie Mans, 10 great grandchildren; Sophie Dechant, Ella Dechant, Luke Osburn, Tyler Osburn, Caleb Osburn, Gavin Rader, Oliver Rader, Karsyn Rader, Miles Rohleder, and Brooklynn Windholz, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; Frank, a son; Eugene “Gene” Rohleder, and her sister; Sister Lucille Herman.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 on Sunday, and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:00 pm on Sunday, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to the Sisters of St. Joseph, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Francie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Frances 'Francie' Rohleder

Howard Michael “Mike” Boys, 72, passed away June 4, 2020, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born on April 15, 1948,at 
Shelbyville, Ill to Richard and Nixie (Smith) Boys. He married Jolene 
Sellens on March 8, 1969, at Hoisington. She survives.

A current Great Bend resident, Mike was an insurance agent for 25 
years. He was a graduate of Hoisington High School and attended 
Pittsburgh State University.

Survivors include, his wife, Jolene Boys of the home; two sons, 
Gregory Boys of Great Bend, and Christopher Boys and wife Dalila of 
Dodge City; two sisters, Sandra Daughtery and husband Larry of Russell, 
and Terry Perry and husband Rick of Benton; and three grandchildren, 
Caleb, Conner, and Camila. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 1:00 to 
3:00 p.m. Cremation will take place after visitation and a Celebration 
of Life service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Live Like Jesus Today Ministries or Central Kansas Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Howard Michael “Mike” Boys, 72, passed away June 4, 2020, at Via 
Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born on April 15, 1948,at 
Shelbyville, Ill to Richard and Nixie (Smith) Boys. He married Jolene 
Sellens on March 8, 1969, at Hoisington. She survives.A current Great Bend resident, Mike was an insurance agent for 25 
years. He was a graduate of Hoisington High School and attended 
Pittsburgh State University.Survivors include, his wife, Jolene Boys of the home; two sons, 
Gregory Boys of Great Bend, and Christopher Boys and wife Dalila of 
Dodge City; two sisters, Sandra Daughtery and husband Larry of Russell, 
and Terry Perry and husband Rick of Benton; and three grandchildren, 
Caleb, Conner, and Camila. He was preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 7, 2020,
 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 1:00 to 
3:00 p.m. Cremation will take place after visitation and a Celebration 
of Life service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Live Like Jesus Today Ministries or Central Kansas Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Howard Michael 'Mike' Boys

Betty Joan Poppelreiter, 79, died March 18, 2020, at Tiffany Springs 
Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center, Kansas City, Missouri. She was 
born November 21, 1940, in Claflin, Kansas, the daughter of William and 
Elizabeth (Muller) Radenberg. Betty graduated from Claflin High School 
in 1958.

On May 1, 1965, she married Robert A. Poppelreiter at the Holy Name 
Catholic Church in Bushton, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 
10, 2017.

A lifelong resident of Claflin, Betty worked for the Farmers and 
Merchants Bank of Claflin from 1958 to 1974. It was then that she 
decided to stay home and raise her family. In the 1990’s she returned to
 work at the Petroleum Club in Great Bend. After that she worked part 
time at Keating’s Grocery Store in Claflin for a few years.

Betty was a member of the United Methodist Women of Claflin. She 
enjoyed shopping, visiting with friends, collecting recipes and spending
 time with her grandkids.

She is survived by her daughters, Amie Attebery and husband Eric of 
Kansas City, Missouri; Julie Pletcher and husband Dan of Lawrence and 
Portis, Kansas; grandchildren, Ocean, Callie, Macy, and Ava Attebery of 
Kansas City, Missouri, and Jade and Dane Colclasure of Lawrence.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; sisters, Viola Talbot and Violet Krebbs; and a brother, Kenneth Radenberg.

Betty’s wishes were to not have a funeral just a visitation. Due to 
the COVID -19 restrictions at the time of her death visitation was 
postponed. Visitation with the family to greet friends is now scheduled 
for 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 12, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. A 
private family inurnment will be held prior to visitation at the Claflin
 Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society, as she had a
 great love of animals, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Betty Joan Poppelreiter, 79, died March 18, 2020, at Tiffany Springs 
Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center, Kansas City, Missouri. She was 
born November 21, 1940, in Claflin, Kansas, the daughter of William and 
Elizabeth (Muller) Radenberg. Betty graduated from Claflin High School 
in 1958.On May 1, 1965, she married Robert A. Poppelreiter at the Holy Name 
Catholic Church in Bushton, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 
10, 2017.A lifelong resident of Claflin, Betty worked for the Farmers and 
Merchants Bank of Claflin from 1958 to 1974. It was then that she 
decided to stay home and raise her family. In the 1990’s she returned to
 work at the Petroleum Club in Great Bend. After that she worked part 
time at Keating’s Grocery Store in Claflin for a few years.Betty was a member of the United Methodist Women of Claflin. She 
enjoyed shopping, visiting with friends, collecting recipes and spending
 time with her grandkids.She is survived by her daughters, Amie Attebery and husband Eric of 
Kansas City, Missouri; Julie Pletcher and husband Dan of Lawrence and 
Portis, Kansas; grandchildren, Ocean, Callie, Macy, and Ava Attebery of 
Kansas City, Missouri, and Jade and Dane Colclasure of Lawrence.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; sisters, Viola Talbot and Violet Krebbs; and a brother, Kenneth Radenberg.Betty’s wishes were to not have a funeral just a visitation. Due to 
the COVID -19 restrictions at the time of her death visitation was 
postponed. Visitation with the family to greet friends is now scheduled 
for 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 12, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. A 
private family inurnment will be held prior to visitation at the Claflin
 Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society, as she had a
 great love of animals, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 
146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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