John Charles Horacek, age 94 years and four months, passed away May 
13, 2020 at Cedar Village Retirement Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born at the family home near Rush Center, Kansas, the son of 
Czechoslovakian immigrants Frank and Mary Hrdlicka Horacek. He attended 
grade school through the eighth grade at Chilly Knob, the local country 
school at Rush Center, and then finished his high school education at 
LaCrosse, Kansas. On November 25, 1948, he married Bonnie Lavonne 
Spreier. This was a union that lasted 57 years until Bonnie passed away.
 He enjoyed farming for over 75 years. He was also a truck driver, 
insurance salesman, mechanic, carpenter, fix-it man and loved polka 
dancing.

John was a member of the Kansas Czechs from Wilson, Kansas, and 
served on the governing board as Chair. He was also a member of the 
Sunflower Polka Club of Russell, Kansas. John and Bonnie attended many 
dances during the Wilson Polka Days. John remarked several times, “I 
still love music as I always have although I don’t play it as I used to.
 I love to hear quality harmony and the mood swings it can create. I 
also love my hobby of working with wood and metals in my well-equipped 
farm shop. I love tools. When I die, don’t bring many flowers to my funeral, just bring tools.”

In 2008, John, along with daughter and son-in-law Shirla and Danny 
and John’s niece, Rose Mary, traveled to the Czech Republic and toured 
the country seeing the back roads and villages and getting to use his 
Czech language he grew up speaking. John was able to spend time with 
several relatives living there, who took them to the town of Benatky, 
from where John’s parents emigrated. This was a trip of a lifetime for 
John and he continued talking about it for years.

Farming and cattle, his chosen work, were John’s passion and love. He
 felt as one with the earth and took pride in planting and harvesting 
crops. He was very conscientious in protecting the soil and always used 
environmental preservation techniques to respect Mother Earth. In 1976, 
he was awarded the Ness County Bankers Award for outstanding 
conservation farming practices.

John is survived by his daughter Shirla and her husband Danny Walker 
of Laramie, Wyoming, and two sons, Larry Horacek of Arnold, Kansas and 
Danny and wife Cecilia of Munjor, Kansas; six grandchildren, eleven 
great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie in 2005, his parents 
Frank and Mary Horacek, sister Mary Barron and brother Frank Horacek, 
Jr.

Family visitation was not available because of the ongoing Corona 
Virus Pandemic. Viewing was available on May 15, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. 
until 9:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. An interment will
 be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the Utica, Kansas 
Cemetery next to his beloved Bonnie.

The family requests no flowers, and memorials may be made to the 
Ransom, Kansas VFW or the Ransom Go-getter’s Senior Center in care of 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589480185630.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Charles Horacek, age 94 years and four months, passed away May 
13, 2020 at Cedar Village Retirement Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born at the family home near Rush Center, Kansas, the son of 
Czechoslovakian immigrants Frank and Mary Hrdlicka Horacek. He attended 
grade school through the eighth grade at Chilly Knob, the local country 
school at Rush Center, and then finished his high school education at 
LaCrosse, Kansas. On November 25, 1948, he married Bonnie Lavonne 
Spreier. This was a union that lasted 57 years until Bonnie passed away.
 He enjoyed farming for over 75 years. He was also a truck driver, 
insurance salesman, mechanic, carpenter, fix-it man and loved polka 
dancing.John was a member of the Kansas Czechs from Wilson, Kansas, and 
served on the governing board as Chair. He was also a member of the 
Sunflower Polka Club of Russell, Kansas. John and Bonnie attended many 
dances during the Wilson Polka Days. John remarked several times, “I 
still love music as I always have although I don’t play it as I used to.
 I love to hear quality harmony and the mood swings it can create. I 
also love my hobby of working with wood and metals in my well-equipped 
farm shop. I love tools. When I die, don’t bring many flowers to my funeral, just bring tools.”In 2008, John, along with daughter and son-in-law Shirla and Danny 
and John’s niece, Rose Mary, traveled to the Czech Republic and toured 
the country seeing the back roads and villages and getting to use his 
Czech language he grew up speaking. John was able to spend time with 
several relatives living there, who took them to the town of Benatky, 
from where John’s parents emigrated. This was a trip of a lifetime for 
John and he continued talking about it for years.Farming and cattle, his chosen work, were John’s passion and love. He
 felt as one with the earth and took pride in planting and harvesting 
crops. He was very conscientious in protecting the soil and always used 
environmental preservation techniques to respect Mother Earth. In 1976, 
he was awarded the Ness County Bankers Award for outstanding 
conservation farming practices.John is survived by his daughter Shirla and her husband Danny Walker 
of Laramie, Wyoming, and two sons, Larry Horacek of Arnold, Kansas and 
Danny and wife Cecilia of Munjor, Kansas; six grandchildren, eleven 
great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie in 2005, his parents 
Frank and Mary Horacek, sister Mary Barron and brother Frank Horacek, 
Jr.Family visitation was not available because of the ongoing Corona 
Virus Pandemic. Viewing was available on May 15, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. 
until 9:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. An interment will
 be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the Utica, Kansas 
Cemetery next to his beloved Bonnie.The family requests no flowers, and memorials may be made to the 
Ransom, Kansas VFW or the Ransom Go-getter’s Senior Center in care of 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

John Charles Horacek

John Raymond Burk, 91, of Atwood, KS, left this world on May 12, 2020.  
He was born on June 13, 1928, on the family farm north of McDonald, KS, 
where he lived until his retirement years.  He was the youngest child of
 John Stephen and Helena Anna (Deyle) Burk.  


John and his four siblings attended Lone Tree Grade School, District 68,
 which was two miles from his boyhood home.  He graduated from McDonald 
High School in 1946.  He attended college for one year at Kansas 
Wesleyan, where he enjoyed accounting and singing in the university 
choir.  He then returned to the family farm.  John and his brother, 
Arthur, started farming together in 1949.  


John was married on October 14th, 1952, to Virginia (Virgie) Horinek at 
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, rural Atwood.  To this union, 
six children were born:  Daniel John, Diane Marie, twins John Carl and 
Joan Carol, Betty Ann, and Allan Gerard.  John and Virgie celebrated 67 
years of marriage together.


John was a dedicated farmer and enjoyed seeing progress with livestock 
and farming.  One of John’s biggest passions was water wells and 
pipelines, as he knew how precious water was in his area.  He and Virgie
 installed their first flat-channel terraces in 1970.  They received the
 Soil Conservation Award (1972, the Windbreak Award, the Good Year 
Award (1983) for improvements made to the farm, the Farm Bureau Century 
Farm Award (2014, and the Monsignor John George Weber Century Farm 
Award (2015).  John and Virgie moved to Atwood in 2003.  John still 
enjoyed helping with livestock and farming or wherever he was needed.   


John had a wonderful memory for details of the years gone by.  He could 
easily recall the bushels per acre that each field yielded per year, 
could recollect how much moisture was received on specific dates, and 
easily remembered names and dates from other historical events.  Some of
 his favorite stories to tell included the tornado in 1932 that 
destroyed several buildings on the farm, the droughts of the 1930’s and 
1950’s, the many hailstorms, and three-day blizzards.  


John was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church.  He served two 
terms on the Parish Council and was a lector, a Fourth Degree Knight of 
Columbus, and a member of the Catholic Workman.  He especially enjoyed 
singing in the church choir.  John was a man of faith.  Praying the 
Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy were an important part of his 
day.  He would often say, “I’m preparing for my final exam!”  He helped 
instill his strong Catholic faith into the lives of his children and 
grandchildren.    


John was very involved in his community.  He served 26 years on the 
Kansas Electric Coop Board.  He also served on the McDonald School 
Board, the Mayflower Telephone Board, the Burntwood Township Board, the 
Farm Bureau Policy Committee, and the Rural Fire Department District 3. 
 He was also an ASC Precinct Committeeman.  John was an honest man with a
 lot of integrity.  He had a big, compassionate heart and never 
hesitated to help others in need.   


John was a loving husband, father and grandfather.  His children and 
grandchildren have so many fond memories of him.  He always made them 
feel special by asking, “How’s come you’re so precious?” or “How’s 
peaches?” Favorite treats that they often enjoyed with John include: 
“Grandpa’s Awful waffles,” “Grandpa’s cookies,” fruit “cottontail” and 
sweet corn freshly picked from his farm.  He always had a joke to tell 
his family and friends, and the grandkids loved hearing him whistle like
 a meadowlark.  If they ever got hurt, he would tell them, “It will get 
well before you get married!”  Another piece of advice he would often 
tell them was to, “Be like the cottontail and hunker down until the 
storm blows over, then come up and assess.”  Watching his grandchildren 
make the “Great Lakes” in the garden on the farm was one of his favorite
 past times.    


John was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Helena A. (Deyle)
 Burk; siblings, Irene E. (Burk) and Oscar McKain, Gertrude H. (Burk) 
and Vernor Winslow, Edward Burk at birth; Elmer C. Burk and wife Agnes, 
and Arthur F. Burk.


He is survived by his wife Virgina M. Burk; sons, Daniel J. Burk and 
wife Judi of Denver, Colorado; John C. Burk and wife Melanie of Jerome, 
Idaho; Allan G. Burk and wife Sonja of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters, 
Diane M. Sis and husband Michael of rural Atwood; Joan C. Cahoj and 
husband William W. of rural Atwood; and Betty A. Taylor and husband 
David of Atlanta, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.


A private family funeral service will be held May 15, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, in Atwood.  Father Joseph Asirvatham will celebrate the
 funeral Mass. Memorials are suggested to the St. John Nepomucene 
Cemetery Fund, the McDonald Rural Fire Department, or the Salina Diocese
 Seminarian Fund in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701.  Online condolences may be sent to:  www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Thank you to everyone who has expressed their love to us as we’ve 
mourned the loss of our husband, father, and grandfather. We have been 
touched by the cards, flowers, visits, kind words and prayers. We know 
John is looking down and smiling at all of us. – The John R. Burk 
family.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589416483879.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Raymond Burk, 91, of Atwood, KS, left this world on May 12, 2020. 
He was born on June 13, 1928, on the family farm north of McDonald, KS, 
where he lived until his retirement years. He was the youngest child of
 John Stephen and Helena Anna (Deyle) Burk. 
John and his four siblings attended Lone Tree Grade School, District 68,
 which was two miles from his boyhood home. He graduated from McDonald 
High School in 1946. He attended college for one year at Kansas 
Wesleyan, where he enjoyed accounting and singing in the university 
choir. He then returned to the family farm. John and his brother, 
Arthur, started farming together in 1949. 
John was married on October 14th, 1952, to Virginia (Virgie) Horinek at 
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, rural Atwood. To this union, 
six children were born: Daniel John, Diane Marie, twins John Carl and 
Joan Carol, Betty Ann, and Allan Gerard. John and Virgie celebrated 67 
years of marriage together.
John was a dedicated farmer and enjoyed seeing progress with livestock 
and farming. One of John’s biggest passions was water wells and 
pipelines, as he knew how precious water was in his area. He and Virgie
 installed their first flat-channel terraces in 1970. They received the
 Soil Conservation Award (1972, the Windbreak Award, the Good Year 
Award (1983) for improvements made to the farm, the Farm Bureau Century 
Farm Award (2014, and the Monsignor John George Weber Century Farm 
Award (2015). John and Virgie moved to Atwood in 2003. John still 
enjoyed helping with livestock and farming or wherever he was needed. 
John had a wonderful memory for details of the years gone by. He could 
easily recall the bushels per acre that each field yielded per year, 
could recollect how much moisture was received on specific dates, and 
easily remembered names and dates from other historical events. Some of
 his favorite stories to tell included the tornado in 1932 that 
destroyed several buildings on the farm, the droughts of the 1930’s and 
1950’s, the many hailstorms, and three-day blizzards. 
John was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church. He served two 
terms on the Parish Council and was a lector, a Fourth Degree Knight of 
Columbus, and a member of the Catholic Workman. He especially enjoyed 
singing in the church choir. John was a man of faith. Praying the 
Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy were an important part of his 
day. He would often say, “I’m preparing for my final exam!” He helped 
instill his strong Catholic faith into the lives of his children and 
grandchildren. 
John was very involved in his community. He served 26 years on the 
Kansas Electric Coop Board. He also served on the McDonald School 
Board, the Mayflower Telephone Board, the Burntwood Township Board, the 
Farm Bureau Policy Committee, and the Rural Fire Department District 3. 
 He was also an ASC Precinct Committeeman. John was an honest man with a
 lot of integrity. He had a big, compassionate heart and never 
hesitated to help others in need. 
John was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His children and 
grandchildren have so many fond memories of him. He always made them 
feel special by asking, “How’s come you’re so precious?” or “How’s 
peaches?” Favorite treats that they often enjoyed with John include: 
“Grandpa’s Awful waffles,” “Grandpa’s cookies,” fruit “cottontail” and 
sweet corn freshly picked from his farm. He always had a joke to tell 
his family and friends, and the grandkids loved hearing him whistle like
 a meadowlark. If they ever got hurt, he would tell them, “It will get 
well before you get married!” Another piece of advice he would often 
tell them was to, “Be like the cottontail and hunker down until the 
storm blows over, then come up and assess.” Watching his grandchildren 
make the “Great Lakes” in the garden on the farm was one of his favorite
 past times. 
John was preceded in death by his parents, John S. and Helena A. (Deyle)
 Burk; siblings, Irene E. (Burk) and Oscar McKain, Gertrude H. (Burk) 
and Vernor Winslow, Edward Burk at birth; Elmer C. Burk and wife Agnes, 
and Arthur F. Burk.
He is survived by his wife Virgina M. Burk; sons, Daniel J. Burk and 
wife Judi of Denver, Colorado; John C. Burk and wife Melanie of Jerome, 
Idaho; Allan G. Burk and wife Sonja of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters, 
Diane M. Sis and husband Michael of rural Atwood; Joan C. Cahoj and 
husband William W. of rural Atwood; and Betty A. Taylor and husband 
David of Atlanta, Kansas; 18 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
A private family funeral service will be held May 15, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, in Atwood. Father Joseph Asirvatham will celebrate the
 funeral Mass. Memorials are suggested to the St. John Nepomucene 
Cemetery Fund, the McDonald Rural Fire Department, or the Salina Diocese
 Seminarian Fund in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. Online condolences may be sent to: www.baalmannmortuary.com.
Card of Thanks
Thank you to everyone who has expressed their love to us as we’ve 
mourned the loss of our husband, father, and grandfather. We have been 
touched by the cards, flowers, visits, kind words and prayers. We know 
John is looking down and smiling at all of us. – The John R. Burk 
family.

John Raymond Burk

Ora M. Keever, 88, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS.


  Ora was born December 17, 1931 at grandma Gilbert's farm southwest of 
Lebanon, KS, the son of Alfred and Avis (Gilbert) Keever.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ora attended
 grade school at Pleasant Hill North of Smith Center and Barnes and 
Mount Carmel Schools South of Lebanon.&nbsp; He graduated in 1950 from 
Lebanon High School, Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; Ora enlisted in the United States Air
 Force right out of high school and served 20 years, 8 months and 11 
days retiring on July 31, 1972.&nbsp; A highlight of Ora's military career 
was being a cook for the base general and his guests at the Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs.&nbsp; 

  While stationed in Missouri he
 met and married Elizabeth Hopper.&nbsp; Beth and Ora became the parents of 
two sons, Donald Max and Dale Myron.&nbsp; Following his military retirement 
in 1972, they made their home in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; Ora worked in civil 
service at the VA Hospital in Topeka and also in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; After 
retiring from his civil service position in 1986, they moved to Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Ora became an active member of First Christian Church and 
served as Elder and janitor.&nbsp; He was also in demand to do home repair, 
lawn work or washing windows.&nbsp; Beth passed away in 1986.&nbsp; Several years 
later on a trip to Minnesota, Ora met Kathryn Shirk, they were married 
on October 28, 1993 at Dell Lutheran Church, Frost, MN and lived in 
Smith Center a few years then moving back to Albert Lea, MN.&nbsp; 


  He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Beth, son Dale, 
daughter-in-law Janet, brother Marion Keever, three sisters, Arvilla 
Goebel, &nbsp;Oleta Pixler and Leota Arment.

  Ora is survived by 
his wife Kathryn Keever of Abert Lea, MN, son Donald Keever of&nbsp; Topeka; 
three brothers, Alvin Keever of Atchison, Walt (Vera) Keever of Smith 
Center, &nbsp;Richard (Wanda) Keever of Russell; two sisters, Rosalee 
Gutscher and Iris Rhoades both of Smith Center; three step-children, 
eleven step-grandkids and fourteen step-great grandkids and many nieces 
and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 
11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Fairview Cemetery, Smith 
Center, KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to the Ora M. Keever Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All Faiths
 Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589894562059.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ora M. Keever, 88, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS.
 Ora was born December 17, 1931 at grandma Gilbert's farm southwest of 
Lebanon, KS, the son of Alfred and Avis (Gilbert) Keever.&nbsp; &nbsp;Ora attended
 grade school at Pleasant Hill North of Smith Center and Barnes and 
Mount Carmel Schools South of Lebanon.&nbsp; He graduated in 1950 from 
Lebanon High School, Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; Ora enlisted in the United States Air
 Force right out of high school and served 20 years, 8 months and 11 
days retiring on July 31, 1972.&nbsp; A highlight of Ora's military career 
was being a cook for the base general and his guests at the Air Force 
Academy in Colorado Springs.&nbsp; While stationed in Missouri he
 met and married Elizabeth Hopper.&nbsp; Beth and Ora became the parents of 
two sons, Donald Max and Dale Myron.&nbsp; Following his military retirement 
in 1972, they made their home in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; Ora worked in civil 
service at the VA Hospital in Topeka and also in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; After 
retiring from his civil service position in 1986, they moved to Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Ora became an active member of First Christian Church and 
served as Elder and janitor.&nbsp; He was also in demand to do home repair, 
lawn work or washing windows.&nbsp; Beth passed away in 1986.&nbsp; Several years 
later on a trip to Minnesota, Ora met Kathryn Shirk, they were married 
on October 28, 1993 at Dell Lutheran Church, Frost, MN and lived in 
Smith Center a few years then moving back to Albert Lea, MN.&nbsp; 
 He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Beth, son Dale, 
daughter-in-law Janet, brother Marion Keever, three sisters, Arvilla 
Goebel, &nbsp;Oleta Pixler and Leota Arment. Ora is survived by 
his wife Kathryn Keever of Abert Lea, MN, son Donald Keever of&nbsp; Topeka; 
three brothers, Alvin Keever of Atchison, Walt (Vera) Keever of Smith 
Center, &nbsp;Richard (Wanda) Keever of Russell; two sisters, Rosalee 
Gutscher and Iris Rhoades both of Smith Center; three step-children, 
eleven step-grandkids and fourteen step-great grandkids and many nieces 
and nephews.Graveside services will be held at 
11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Fairview Cemetery, Smith 
Center, KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be given 
to the Ora M. Keever Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of All Faiths
 Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS&nbsp; 66967.

Ora Keever

Harriet Ann (Penquite) Richardson died at her home in Hoxie, Kansas at 
the age of 81.  She was born on May 22, 1938, in Atlantic, Iowa to 
Donald O. and Margaret Ruth (Jacobson) Penquite.  She attended 
elementary and high school in Grinnell, Iowa, graduating with the honor 
of Salutatorian from Grinnell High School.  She attended Iowa State 
University, Ames, Iowa for three years where she was a member of Pi Beta
 Phi.   After college, she moved to Denver, Colorado and worked as a 
special events coordinator From Out Of The West, Inc. and was a 
stewardess for TWA.  While working for TWA, she traveled extensively in 
Europe. Harriet was introduced to William “Bill” O. Richardson by one of
 his colleagues, and they were married on July 28, 1961 in Wheatridge, 
Colorado.  They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas and had two sons, Mark 
and John.  They were members of the Hoxie United Methodist Church.


Harriet was very active and involved in many organizations in Hoxie.
  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Order of Eastern 
Star, Cultus Club, Culture Club, And Hoxie, Quilters.  Harriet loved 
history and wrote a book about the history of many of the rock 
structures in Sheridan County.  She enjoyed going to auctions and garage
 sales searching for treasures.  Bill and Harriet were avid bridge 
players, and she loved playing in and hosting their couples’ bridge 
club.  Harriet was a very talented musician and for many years was the 
organist for the Hoxie United Methodist Church.  She was also a member 
of the M&amp;M’s, a musical group, which sang at many events in the 
area.  The M&amp;M’s entertained the residents of Ridgewood and Sheridan
 County Long Term Care at least once a month for many years; she was 
very proud of the M &amp; M’s.  Harriett was instrumental in helping 
form the Hoxie Preschool in the 70’s. She and Bill were always very 
generous and helped advance Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas 
which has greatly benefited not only their sons, Mark and John, but also
 many others in the area. 


Harriet is survived by her sons, Mark and John Richardson of Hoxie, Kansas; brother, Thomas Penquite; and many friends.


She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Richardson,
 December 30, 1999;  parents, Donald and Margaret Penquite; and sister, 
Susan Penquite.


A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 15, 2020, Hoxie City 
Cemetery, 1:30 P.M.  All friends and family are invited to attend.  
Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. until Noon at the
 Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas.  Memorials are suggested to
 the Developmental Service of Northwest Kansas-Hoxie and Hoxie United 
Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home,
 PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589398298251.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Harriet Ann (Penquite) Richardson died at her home in Hoxie, Kansas at 
the age of 81. She was born on May 22, 1938, in Atlantic, Iowa to 
Donald O. and Margaret Ruth (Jacobson) Penquite. She attended 
elementary and high school in Grinnell, Iowa, graduating with the honor 
of Salutatorian from Grinnell High School. She attended Iowa State 
University, Ames, Iowa for three years where she was a member of Pi Beta
 Phi. After college, she moved to Denver, Colorado and worked as a 
special events coordinator From Out Of The West, Inc. and was a 
stewardess for TWA. While working for TWA, she traveled extensively in 
Europe. Harriet was introduced to William “Bill” O. Richardson by one of
 his colleagues, and they were married on July 28, 1961 in Wheatridge, 
Colorado. They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas and had two sons, Mark 
and John. They were members of the Hoxie United Methodist Church.
Harriet was very active and involved in many organizations in Hoxie.
 She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Order of Eastern 
Star, Cultus Club, Culture Club, And Hoxie, Quilters. Harriet loved 
history and wrote a book about the history of many of the rock 
structures in Sheridan County. She enjoyed going to auctions and garage
 sales searching for treasures. Bill and Harriet were avid bridge 
players, and she loved playing in and hosting their couples’ bridge 
club. Harriet was a very talented musician and for many years was the 
organist for the Hoxie United Methodist Church. She was also a member 
of the M&amp;M’s, a musical group, which sang at many events in the 
area. The M&amp;M’s entertained the residents of Ridgewood and Sheridan
 County Long Term Care at least once a month for many years; she was 
very proud of the M &amp; M’s. Harriett was instrumental in helping 
form the Hoxie Preschool in the 70’s. She and Bill were always very 
generous and helped advance Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas 
which has greatly benefited not only their sons, Mark and John, but also
 many others in the area. 
Harriet is survived by her sons, Mark and John Richardson of Hoxie, Kansas; brother, Thomas Penquite; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Richardson,
 December 30, 1999; parents, Donald and Margaret Penquite; and sister, 
Susan Penquite.
A Graveside Service will be held Friday, May 15, 2020, Hoxie City 
Cemetery, 1:30 P.M. All friends and family are invited to attend. 
Visitation will be Friday, May 15, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. until Noon at the
 Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to
 the Developmental Service of Northwest Kansas-Hoxie and Hoxie United 
Methodist Church and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home,
 PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Harriet Ann (Penquite) Richardson

June 9, 1942
 -
 May 13, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589465025831.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>June 9, 1942
 -
 May 13, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Judith Lynn Nuss

Leslie D. Slattery, 82, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

He was born May 11, 1938 at Spearville, the son of Daniel and Isabel 
(Penka) Slattery.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a graduate of 
Spearville High School and attended Dodge City Community College and Ft.
 Hays State University.&nbsp; He served in the Army National Guard from 1960 
to 1966. &nbsp;On February 18, 1961, he married Carmelita Buehne at Sacred 
Heart Cathedral in Dodge City.&nbsp; Les and Carmelita moved to Greeley 
County, Kansas in 1965 where they farmed and had cattle in the winter.&nbsp; 
They farmed for 30 years.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and loved collecting 
antique Case Tractors and restoring them as well as antique tractor 
pulling.&nbsp; He was inducted into the Kansas Trapshooters Hall of Fame in 
1993.&nbsp; One of his most exciting shoots was winning a car.&nbsp; Leslie and 
Carmelita traveled throughout western states to many shoots.&nbsp; Las Vegas 
and Reno were two of their favorites.&nbsp; They made many lifetime friends 
from all over the US.&nbsp; Leslie had the highest average in the state 
several times and was named to the All American Honorable Mention Team 
for the US.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Offerle.&nbsp; He was 
also a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, the 
Kansas Trapshooting Association and gun clubs in Dodge City, Tribune, 
Lakin, Jetmore, Kinsley and Wichita.&nbsp;

Survivors include: his wife of&nbsp; 59 years, Carmelita; their 3 
children, Jeffrey Slattery, Tribune, Kansas, Laura Wineinger and husband
 Wyatt, Holcomb, Kansas and Darren Slattery and wife Tammy, Spearville; a
 brother, Stanley Slattery and wife Shirley, Wright, Kansas; a 
sister-in-law, Elaine Slattery, Wright; 6 grandchildren and 3 great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Slattery.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. 
John Cemetery, Spearville, with Fr. Jim Mainzer presiding.&nbsp; There will 
be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to the Dodge City or Kinsley Gun Club, 
Shriners Hospital or St. Joseph Church all in care of Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589388505971.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leslie D. Slattery, 82, died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.He was born May 11, 1938 at Spearville, the son of Daniel and Isabel 
(Penka) Slattery.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a graduate of 
Spearville High School and attended Dodge City Community College and Ft.
 Hays State University.&nbsp; He served in the Army National Guard from 1960 
to 1966. &nbsp;On February 18, 1961, he married Carmelita Buehne at Sacred 
Heart Cathedral in Dodge City.&nbsp; Les and Carmelita moved to Greeley 
County, Kansas in 1965 where they farmed and had cattle in the winter.&nbsp; 
They farmed for 30 years.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and loved collecting 
antique Case Tractors and restoring them as well as antique tractor 
pulling.&nbsp; He was inducted into the Kansas Trapshooters Hall of Fame in 
1993.&nbsp; One of his most exciting shoots was winning a car.&nbsp; Leslie and 
Carmelita traveled throughout western states to many shoots.&nbsp; Las Vegas 
and Reno were two of their favorites.&nbsp; They made many lifetime friends 
from all over the US.&nbsp; Leslie had the highest average in the state 
several times and was named to the All American Honorable Mention Team 
for the US.He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Offerle.&nbsp; He was 
also a lifetime member of the Amateur Trapshooting Association, the 
Kansas Trapshooting Association and gun clubs in Dodge City, Tribune, 
Lakin, Jetmore, Kinsley and Wichita.&nbsp;Survivors include: his wife of&nbsp; 59 years, Carmelita; their 3 
children, Jeffrey Slattery, Tribune, Kansas, Laura Wineinger and husband
 Wyatt, Holcomb, Kansas and Darren Slattery and wife Tammy, Spearville; a
 brother, Stanley Slattery and wife Shirley, Wright, Kansas; a 
sister-in-law, Elaine Slattery, Wright; 6 grandchildren and 3 great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Slattery.Graveside services will be at 11:00 Saturday, May 16, 2020 at St. 
John Cemetery, Spearville, with Fr. Jim Mainzer presiding.&nbsp; There will 
be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to the Dodge City or Kinsley Gun Club, 
Shriners Hospital or St. Joseph Church all in care of Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Leslie D. Slattery

Beckie Nadine Kvasnicka (Jernigan, 95, of Oakley, died Tuesday, May 12,
 2020, at the Logan County Hospital. 

She was born on July 7, 1924, in 
Admire, KS to Reese A. and Flora (Haller) Jernigan. Nadine graduated 
from Admire High school in Topeka, KS in 1943. After graduation she 
worked at Southwestern Bell as a switchboard operator. On June 8, 1946, 
Nadine married Ross W. Kvasnicka in Topeka, KS. Ross and Nadine finally 
made western Kansas their home in the early '60s at that time Nadine 
became a farmwife. She later moved to Oakley where she spent many years 
working at Triple T Café as a great cook, as a caretaker, and worked at 
the Fick Fossil Museum until she was 91 years old.


Nadine is survived by her children, Richard Kvasnicka and wife, Dianne 
of Winona, KS, Dixie Baalman, and Karen Hurtt and husband, Joady of 
Colby, KS. She also has six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, 
and eight great-great-grandchildren.


Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ross, brothers 
Robert “Bob” Jernigan, Floyd “Chig” Jernigan, William “Max” Jernigan, 
and sister Delores Sorrells.


A private graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, May 15, 2020 
at the Oakley Cemetery in Oakley, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to USD
 274 Special Education and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 204, Oakley, KS  67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Beckie Nadine Kvasnicka (Jernigan, 95, of Oakley, died Tuesday, May 12,
 2020, at the Logan County Hospital. She was born on July 7, 1924, in 
Admire, KS to Reese A. and Flora (Haller) Jernigan. Nadine graduated 
from Admire High school in Topeka, KS in 1943. After graduation she 
worked at Southwestern Bell as a switchboard operator. On June 8, 1946, 
Nadine married Ross W. Kvasnicka in Topeka, KS. Ross and Nadine finally 
made western Kansas their home in the early '60s at that time Nadine 
became a farmwife. She later moved to Oakley where she spent many years 
working at Triple T Café as a great cook, as a caretaker, and worked at 
the Fick Fossil Museum until she was 91 years old.
Nadine is survived by her children, Richard Kvasnicka and wife, Dianne 
of Winona, KS, Dixie Baalman, and Karen Hurtt and husband, Joady of 
Colby, KS. She also has six grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, 
and eight great-great-grandchildren.
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ross, brothers 
Robert “Bob” Jernigan, Floyd “Chig” Jernigan, William “Max” Jernigan, 
and sister Delores Sorrells.
A private graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, May 15, 2020 
at the Oakley Cemetery in Oakley, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to USD
 274 Special Education and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

B. Nadine Kvasnicka (Jernigan

Duane Joseph Dreiling, 59, Olathe, died May 10th, 2020, surrounded by 
his wife and children at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. He was born 
March 24th, 1961, in Hays, KS, the youngest of five children to Richard 
“Rich” and Lucida “Zita” (Schmidt) Dreiling.

On April 27th, 1996,
 he was united in marriage to Deborah A. Dreiling (Jamison, and they 
recently celebrated 24 loving years of marriage.

Duane was an 
avid fishing enthusiast, and would fish any chance he had; crappies 
being his favorite fish to catch and eat. He had a real passion for 
woodworks which was inherited from his father, who had a business in 
Hays, KS “Rich’s Woodcrafts." Over the years, he has created many 
treasured masterpieces, given out freely and generously to close family 
members and friends.

He worked for much of his life as a 
remarkable painter and handyman; there was no job Duane couldn’t do. 
Being the perfectionist he was, his attention to detail was second to 
none; always proud of every job he ever completed.

Duane was a 
very loyal Chiefs fan, and was delighted to witness their victory this 
past season, when they won the Super Bowl. In his youth, much time was 
spent riding bikes with friends in his hometown of Hays. From a very 
early age Duane developed quite the taste buds, enjoying every bite of 
his mother’s chocolate sour cream cake. He has stated numerous times, 
along with his siblings whom are in agreement, that there was not one 
meal she made that they did not like. Duane was also quite the cook and 
enjoyed perfecting his many barbecue creations, much to all his family's
 delight.

Duane is survived by his wife; Debbie of the home, his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law; Ken and Theresa Fieldan of Kansas City,
 a son; Allen Hage of Grandview, MO, five daughters; Ashley Hughes and 
husband Shawn of Gardner, Danielle Lowrey and fiancé Mitch Bouy of 
Coffeyville, Chelsea Dreiling and partner Brittany Drolet of Olathe, 
Kelsey Good and husband Alex of Melbourne, Australia, and Jennifer 
Dieckman of Independence, MO. Also one brother; Howard and wife Vera of 
Arlington, TX, two sisters; Shirley Dreiling of Hays, and Linda Haas and
 husband Fredd of Des Moines, IA, and a sister-in-law Betty Dreiling of 
Centerville, IN, nine grandchildren; Raigen, Kailen, Brynlee, Fallyn, 
Destiny, James, Weston, Jonah, with an additional grandchild on the way,
 and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard “Rick” Dreiling.

A
 celebration of life will be held at a later date, due to the current 
circumstances regarding restrictions on gatherings, for the health and 
safety of family and friends.

<a href="https://www.penwellgabelkc.com/">Penwell-Gabel</a> is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Duane Joseph Dreiling, 59, Olathe, died May 10th, 2020, surrounded by 
his wife and children at Advent Health Shawnee Mission. He was born 
March 24th, 1961, in Hays, KS, the youngest of five children to Richard 
“Rich” and Lucida “Zita” (Schmidt) Dreiling.On April 27th, 1996,
 he was united in marriage to Deborah A. Dreiling (Jamison, and they 
recently celebrated 24 loving years of marriage.Duane was an 
avid fishing enthusiast, and would fish any chance he had; crappies 
being his favorite fish to catch and eat. He had a real passion for 
woodworks which was inherited from his father, who had a business in 
Hays, KS “Rich’s Woodcrafts." Over the years, he has created many 
treasured masterpieces, given out freely and generously to close family 
members and friends.He worked for much of his life as a 
remarkable painter and handyman; there was no job Duane couldn’t do. 
Being the perfectionist he was, his attention to detail was second to 
none; always proud of every job he ever completed.Duane was a 
very loyal Chiefs fan, and was delighted to witness their victory this 
past season, when they won the Super Bowl. In his youth, much time was 
spent riding bikes with friends in his hometown of Hays. From a very 
early age Duane developed quite the taste buds, enjoying every bite of 
his mother’s chocolate sour cream cake. He has stated numerous times, 
along with his siblings whom are in agreement, that there was not one 
meal she made that they did not like. Duane was also quite the cook and 
enjoyed perfecting his many barbecue creations, much to all his family's
 delight.Duane is survived by his wife; Debbie of the home, his 
father-in-law and mother-in-law; Ken and Theresa Fieldan of Kansas City,
 a son; Allen Hage of Grandview, MO, five daughters; Ashley Hughes and 
husband Shawn of Gardner, Danielle Lowrey and fiancé Mitch Bouy of 
Coffeyville, Chelsea Dreiling and partner Brittany Drolet of Olathe, 
Kelsey Good and husband Alex of Melbourne, Australia, and Jennifer 
Dieckman of Independence, MO. Also one brother; Howard and wife Vera of 
Arlington, TX, two sisters; Shirley Dreiling of Hays, and Linda Haas and
 husband Fredd of Des Moines, IA, and a sister-in-law Betty Dreiling of 
Centerville, IN, nine grandchildren; Raigen, Kailen, Brynlee, Fallyn, 
Destiny, James, Weston, Jonah, with an additional grandchild on the way,
 and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard “Rick” Dreiling.A
 celebration of life will be held at a later date, due to the current 
circumstances regarding restrictions on gatherings, for the health and 
safety of family and friends.<a href="https://www.penwellgabelkc.com/">Penwell-Gabel</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Duane Joseph Dreiling

Randall John "Randy" Hawk, son of Gary L. Hawk and Kayla Sue Stover 
was born in Great Bend, KS &nbsp;on November 3, 1963 and passed from this 
life May 10, 2020 in Wichita, KS after a short battle with cancer. He 
was surrounded by family despite the Covid 19 restrictions.

He is survived by his father Gary L. Hawk (Carol, his brothers Rusty
 Hawk (Nanette, Jeff Lanterman (Lorrie) and sister Kala Maris (Kevin, 
daughter Ashley McGrath and many nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1982 and went on to earn a
 Bachelors degree in Business Administration at Ft. Hays State 
University.

Throughout his life he had may friends and touched many lives. He was
 the favorite neighbor in his cul-de-sac being well known for his 
willingness to help with whatever was going on.

He loved all thing out of doors and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan.

A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are with <a href="https://www.schillingfhg.com/obituary/Randall-Hawk">Schilling Funeral Home Group</a>, Follett, Texas.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Randall John "Randy" Hawk, son of Gary L. Hawk and Kayla Sue Stover 
was born in Great Bend, KS &nbsp;on November 3, 1963 and passed from this 
life May 10, 2020 in Wichita, KS after a short battle with cancer. He 
was surrounded by family despite the Covid 19 restrictions.He is survived by his father Gary L. Hawk (Carol, his brothers Rusty
 Hawk (Nanette, Jeff Lanterman (Lorrie) and sister Kala Maris (Kevin, 
daughter Ashley McGrath and many nieces and nephews.He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1982 and went on to earn a
 Bachelors degree in Business Administration at Ft. Hays State 
University.Throughout his life he had may friends and touched many lives. He was
 the favorite neighbor in his cul-de-sac being well known for his 
willingness to help with whatever was going on.He loved all thing out of doors and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan.A family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Arrangements are with <a href="https://www.schillingfhg.com/obituary/Randall-Hawk">Schilling Funeral Home Group</a>, Follett, Texas.

Randall John 'Randy' Hawk

Charles T. Brown Jr. passed away on May 11, 2020, surrounded by the 
love and prayers of his family and friends. He was born in Erie, PA on 
December 22, 1931, Charlie Brown had a large and extended family. 
“Sonny” as affectionately known, was the only son of Charles T. Brown, 
Sr. and Hettie Jane (Kunkle) Brown and adored by his 3 sisters, Bea, 
Shirley and Mary Jane.

After moving around the state with his father’s job as an AT&amp;T 
lineman, they settled in Ligonier, PA where Charlie attended Ligonier 
High school and played football, basketball and baseball. His athletic 
ability earned him a full scholarship to Sterling College, in Sterling, 
KS. After high school graduation at the age of 17, his father gave him a
 bus ticket and $25 and he headed west where he would spend the rest of 
his life as a Kansan. He did return to PA while completing his Masters 
Degree in Biology from Penn State.

At Sterling College, Charlie excelled in football, basketball and 
baseball and one of his proudest moments was being inducted into the 
Sterling Sports Hall of Fame as a Tri-Letterman in 1998. At Sterling he 
met his future wife, Carol McCullough from College Springs, Iowa and 
after graduating and spending two years in the Army Medical Corps, he 
followed Carol to Great Bend, KS where they both began long and 
successful careers as educators. They married and had 4 daughters, 
raising them in the First United Presbyterian Church. Carol passed in 
2003 from Lymphoma.

Charlie taught Biology at Great Bend High School and continued to 
enjoy athletics as assistant coach for football and basketball, and 
learning the game of golf. In 1970 he was hired as a Life Sciences 
Instructor at Barton County Community College when he taught the rest of
 his career. During his many years as an outstanding, dedicated 
educator, he was admired and respected by his peers, his students and 
his community. In 1965 he was presented the first Outstanding Young 
Educator by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and in 1985, he was honored 
with the BCCC Distinguished Instructor Award. He appreciated the 
personal communication, updates and success stories from those many 
students he taught and mentored over his career more than any award and 
enjoyed the invitations to many GBHS class reunions as a highlight of 
each year of his retirement.

Active in the community, he was a member and Past Master of Great 
Bend Masonic Lodge #15, of the American Legion post no. 180 in Great 
Bend, and member of the Lake Barton Golf Club. He served several terms 
as Elder at The First United Presbyterian Church and multiple other 
leadership positions. He had a wide circle of friends from teaching, 
church, hunting, Lake Barton Golf Club and played with the same bridge 
group for 40 years. He turned his athletic abilities to golf and spent 
countless weekends with the golf buddies – even winning the Lake Barton 
Open Golf Tournament in 1975 out of 150 participants. His hole in one 
was one of his favorite life accomplishments.

Charlie Brown was lucky. Ruth and Bob Dixon were friends of Charlie’s
 and Carol’s since Sterling College days. Ruth was Carol’s life-long 
best friend since their early grade school days in Iowa. They shared 
many life experiences, knew well each other’s children and all had a 
strong faith in God. When Bob Dixon passed away suddenly, Charlie was 
there to be supportive of Ruth, and through that support, they grew to 
love each other and were married in 2006.

Charles T. Brown, Jr. is survived by his wife, Ruth, his stepsons Bob
 and Steve Dixon, his daughters Beverly (Brad) Burnside, Barbara Brown, 
Cheryl (Mike) Gage and Charlene (Jim) Lee, his 12 loving grandchildren 
and 3 great-grandchildren.

As you walk down the fairway of life, you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round – Ben Hogan.

The family will have a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations
 can be made to the Charles Brown Life Sciences Scholarship at BCCC, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home. If family and friends want to send 
messages, pictures, or stories, you may go to <a href="http://www.goodbyecharliebrown.com/">www.goodbyecharliebrown.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589378896083.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>You are a Good Man , Charlie Brown!Charles T. Brown Jr. passed away on May 11, 2020, surrounded by the 
love and prayers of his family and friends. He was born in Erie, PA on 
December 22, 1931, Charlie Brown had a large and extended family. 
“Sonny” as affectionately known, was the only son of Charles T. Brown, 
Sr. and Hettie Jane (Kunkle) Brown and adored by his 3 sisters, Bea, 
Shirley and Mary Jane.After moving around the state with his father’s job as an AT&amp;T 
lineman, they settled in Ligonier, PA where Charlie attended Ligonier 
High school and played football, basketball and baseball. His athletic 
ability earned him a full scholarship to Sterling College, in Sterling, 
KS. After high school graduation at the age of 17, his father gave him a
 bus ticket and $25 and he headed west where he would spend the rest of 
his life as a Kansan. He did return to PA while completing his Masters 
Degree in Biology from Penn State.At Sterling College, Charlie excelled in football, basketball and 
baseball and one of his proudest moments was being inducted into the 
Sterling Sports Hall of Fame as a Tri-Letterman in 1998. At Sterling he 
met his future wife, Carol McCullough from College Springs, Iowa and 
after graduating and spending two years in the Army Medical Corps, he 
followed Carol to Great Bend, KS where they both began long and 
successful careers as educators. They married and had 4 daughters, 
raising them in the First United Presbyterian Church. Carol passed in 
2003 from Lymphoma.Charlie taught Biology at Great Bend High School and continued to 
enjoy athletics as assistant coach for football and basketball, and 
learning the game of golf. In 1970 he was hired as a Life Sciences 
Instructor at Barton County Community College when he taught the rest of
 his career. During his many years as an outstanding, dedicated 
educator, he was admired and respected by his peers, his students and 
his community. In 1965 he was presented the first Outstanding Young 
Educator by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, and in 1985, he was honored 
with the BCCC Distinguished Instructor Award. He appreciated the 
personal communication, updates and success stories from those many 
students he taught and mentored over his career more than any award and 
enjoyed the invitations to many GBHS class reunions as a highlight of 
each year of his retirement.Active in the community, he was a member and Past Master of Great 
Bend Masonic Lodge #15, of the American Legion post no. 180 in Great 
Bend, and member of the Lake Barton Golf Club. He served several terms 
as Elder at The First United Presbyterian Church and multiple other 
leadership positions. He had a wide circle of friends from teaching, 
church, hunting, Lake Barton Golf Club and played with the same bridge 
group for 40 years. He turned his athletic abilities to golf and spent 
countless weekends with the golf buddies – even winning the Lake Barton 
Open Golf Tournament in 1975 out of 150 participants. His hole in one 
was one of his favorite life accomplishments.Charlie Brown was lucky. Ruth and Bob Dixon were friends of Charlie’s
 and Carol’s since Sterling College days. Ruth was Carol’s life-long 
best friend since their early grade school days in Iowa. They shared 
many life experiences, knew well each other’s children and all had a 
strong faith in God. When Bob Dixon passed away suddenly, Charlie was 
there to be supportive of Ruth, and through that support, they grew to 
love each other and were married in 2006.Charles T. Brown, Jr. is survived by his wife, Ruth, his stepsons Bob
 and Steve Dixon, his daughters Beverly (Brad) Burnside, Barbara Brown, 
Cheryl (Mike) Gage and Charlene (Jim) Lee, his 12 loving grandchildren 
and 3 great-grandchildren.As you walk down the fairway of life, you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round – Ben Hogan.The family will have a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations
 can be made to the Charles Brown Life Sciences Scholarship at BCCC, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home. If family and friends want to send 
messages, pictures, or stories, you may go to <a href="http://www.goodbyecharliebrown.com/">www.goodbyecharliebrown.com</a>.

Charles T. Brown Jr.

Teresa Marie Jilg, 94, passed away May 12, 2020, at River Bend 
Assisted Living, Great Bend. She was born May 21, 1925 in Olmitz, to 
Adolph and Rosa (Hickey) Bahr. Teresa married Carl A. Jilg August 20, 
1946, in Olmitz. He died October 30, 2016.

A long-time Albert resident, Teresa was a bank teller for Farmers 
Bank &amp; Trust in Albert and Otis State Bank in Otis. After retiring, 
she worked at the Albert Post Office. Teresa was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church in Olmitz, Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society. Survivors
 include, two daughters, Susan Worthen and husband Lane of McKinney, 
Texas, and Eileen Walcher of Great Bend; a brother, Eugene Bahr of 
Olmitz; a sister, Rose Marie Frieb of Olmitz; four grandchildren, Jeff 
Worthen, Michelle Schindler, Bryan Worthen, and Billy Brown, II; 
fourteen great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Jilg; a son in 
law, Dean Walcher; a brother, Roland Bahr; and a granddaughter, 
Christina Brown.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 
2020, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with Father Anselm Eke 
presiding. Interment will follow at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A livestream of Friday evening’s Rosary will be 
available at www.bryantfh.net under Teresa’s obituary, and a recording 
of the Mass will be available Saturday afternoon. Memorials may be given
 to St. Ann Catholic Church or Albert Fire Department, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589378844987.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Teresa Marie Jilg, 94, passed away May 12, 2020, at River Bend 
Assisted Living, Great Bend. She was born May 21, 1925 in Olmitz, to 
Adolph and Rosa (Hickey) Bahr. Teresa married Carl A. Jilg August 20, 
1946, in Olmitz. He died October 30, 2016.A long-time Albert resident, Teresa was a bank teller for Farmers 
Bank &amp; Trust in Albert and Otis State Bank in Otis. After retiring, 
she worked at the Albert Post Office. Teresa was a member of St. Ann 
Catholic Church in Olmitz, Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society. Survivors
 include, two daughters, Susan Worthen and husband Lane of McKinney, 
Texas, and Eileen Walcher of Great Bend; a brother, Eugene Bahr of 
Olmitz; a sister, Rose Marie Frieb of Olmitz; four grandchildren, Jeff 
Worthen, Michelle Schindler, Bryan Worthen, and Billy Brown, II; 
fourteen great grandchildren; and five great great grandchildren. She 
was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Carl Jilg; a son in 
law, Dean Walcher; a brother, Roland Bahr; and a granddaughter, 
Christina Brown.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 16, 
2020, at St. Ann Catholic Church in Olmitz, with Father Anselm Eke 
presiding. Interment will follow at St. Ann Catholic Cemetery. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and 
Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A livestream of Friday evening’s Rosary will be 
available at www.bryantfh.net under Teresa’s obituary, and a recording 
of the Mass will be available Saturday afternoon. Memorials may be given
 to St. Ann Catholic Church or Albert Fire Department, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home.

Teresa Marie Jilg

Wanda Cannon was born on May 20, 1938 in Tuthill, South Dakota to 
Dennis and Maize (LaPointe) Bettlyuon. &nbsp;She died at her home on Sunday 
May 10, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. &nbsp;Wanda&nbsp;&nbsp;grew up in South 
Dakota and attended school there graduating from high school. &nbsp;

She met her husband Raymond L. Cannon and started on the road as a 
long haul truck driving team.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union several children were 
born. &nbsp;

Wanda had lived in Osborne, Ks. the last four years with her daughter
 Kari after living in Sylvan Grove, Ks. for several years. She was very 
proud of her heritage as a native american Oglala Sioux. &nbsp;Wanda also 
loved cake, as long as it was carrot cake!

Wanda is survived by her children Kari Knight of Osborne, Ks., Jodi 
Peters of Tonapia, Nevada, Lori Neal of Nevada, Missouri; sons John 
Cannon of Nevada and Ronnie Wigstone of North Carolina; one brother Linn
 Bettlyoun of Martin, So. Dakota, 10 grandchildren and 6 great 
grandchildren. &nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Raymond who died in 2010.

<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Wanda-Cannon">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589315498236.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda Cannon was born on May 20, 1938 in Tuthill, South Dakota to 
Dennis and Maize (LaPointe) Bettlyuon. &nbsp;She died at her home on Sunday 
May 10, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. &nbsp;Wanda&nbsp;&nbsp;grew up in South 
Dakota and attended school there graduating from high school. &nbsp;She met her husband Raymond L. Cannon and started on the road as a 
long haul truck driving team.&nbsp;&nbsp; To this union several children were 
born. &nbsp;Wanda had lived in Osborne, Ks. the last four years with her daughter
 Kari after living in Sylvan Grove, Ks. for several years. She was very 
proud of her heritage as a native american Oglala Sioux. &nbsp;Wanda also 
loved cake, as long as it was carrot cake!Wanda is survived by her children Kari Knight of Osborne, Ks., Jodi 
Peters of Tonapia, Nevada, Lori Neal of Nevada, Missouri; sons John 
Cannon of Nevada and Ronnie Wigstone of North Carolina; one brother Linn
 Bettlyoun of Martin, So. Dakota, 10 grandchildren and 6 great 
grandchildren. &nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband Raymond who died in 2010.<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Wanda-Cannon">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary</a> is in charge of arrangements.

Wanda Cannon

Ashton Maria Kough went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020,
 at the family home.  Ashton was born February 5, 1979, in Colby, KS.  
Her parents, Roger and Connie (Kirk) Kough, and her brother, Chase, 
welcomed her into their home and life in May 1984 at the age of five. 


Ashton was known for her magnificent smile, quiet and caring 
personality, compassionate heart, contagious giggle, hugs and beautiful 
dark brown curly hair.  Her love for her family and friends; her love 
and commitment to her Lord Jesus Christ was her strength.  She received 
Chase’s wife, Abi, as her new sister and their sons, Thunder and Legend,
 into her heart and treasured times with them.


Ashton was a 1998 graduate of Colby High School.  With a passion for 
sharing Jesus, she graduated in Evangelist Ministry from Rhema Bible 
College in Broken Arrow, OK.  Ashton also graduated from Teen Mania 
Ministries and Youth with a Mission Ministries near Tyler, TX.  Living 
out her faith, she did missionary work in Mexico, India, Africa, 
Columbia and the U.S. eastern coast.  She loved reading the Bible, 
worshiping and praying. Her enjoyment was being outdoors, running, 
biking and walking with her dog.  Ashton liked watching movies, spending
 time with family and friends, appreciated the beauty of butterflies and
 the viewing of Christmas decorations and lights. 


Ashton worked as a personal caregiver and a CNA in the Colby and Oakley nursing home facilities. 


Ashton was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth Kirk and Helen
 and Blair Kough; her aunt and uncle, Jeri Dee and Steven Hughbanks. 


She is survived by her parents and family, Roger and Connie Kough, of 
Colby; Chase and Abi Kough, nephews, Thunder and Legend Kough, Astatula,
 FL; grandmother Maxine Kirk; uncles and aunts, Mike and Sheryl Kough, 
Ron and Sonja Kough, Terry and Lanis Kirk and their families.


A memorial service will take place at the Free Life Church, Colby, KS on
 Friday, June 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m.  Memorials are suggested to Free 
Life Church Colby or Hospice Services 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>Ashton Maria Kough went to be with her Lord on Thursday, April 23, 2020,
 at the family home. Ashton was born February 5, 1979, in Colby, KS. 
Her parents, Roger and Connie (Kirk) Kough, and her brother, Chase, 
welcomed her into their home and life in May 1984 at the age of five. 
Ashton was known for her magnificent smile, quiet and caring 
personality, compassionate heart, contagious giggle, hugs and beautiful 
dark brown curly hair. Her love for her family and friends; her love 
and commitment to her Lord Jesus Christ was her strength. She received 
Chase’s wife, Abi, as her new sister and their sons, Thunder and Legend,
 into her heart and treasured times with them.
Ashton was a 1998 graduate of Colby High School. With a passion for 
sharing Jesus, she graduated in Evangelist Ministry from Rhema Bible 
College in Broken Arrow, OK. Ashton also graduated from Teen Mania 
Ministries and Youth with a Mission Ministries near Tyler, TX. Living 
out her faith, she did missionary work in Mexico, India, Africa, 
Columbia and the U.S. eastern coast. She loved reading the Bible, 
worshiping and praying. Her enjoyment was being outdoors, running, 
biking and walking with her dog. Ashton liked watching movies, spending
 time with family and friends, appreciated the beauty of butterflies and
 the viewing of Christmas decorations and lights. 
Ashton worked as a personal caregiver and a CNA in the Colby and Oakley nursing home facilities. 
Ashton was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth Kirk and Helen
 and Blair Kough; her aunt and uncle, Jeri Dee and Steven Hughbanks. 
She is survived by her parents and family, Roger and Connie Kough, of 
Colby; Chase and Abi Kough, nephews, Thunder and Legend Kough, Astatula,
 FL; grandmother Maxine Kirk; uncles and aunts, Mike and Sheryl Kough, 
Ron and Sonja Kough, Terry and Lanis Kirk and their families.
A memorial service will take place at the Free Life Church, Colby, KS on
 Friday, June 1, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Memorials are suggested to Free 
Life Church Colby or Hospice Services and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Ashton Maria Kough

Maureen Diane Pastine passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in 
Plainville, Kansas at the Rooks County Health Center, at the age of 75. 
Maureen was born in Hays, Kansas to Gerhart and Ada Hillman. She grew up
 on a farm in WaKeeney, Kansas and graduated from WaKeeney High School 
with the Class of 1962. She continued her education at Fort Hays State 
University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in English 
followed by a Masters of Library and Information Science from Emporia 
State University. With her vast education she worked as a teacher, 
professor, and ended as a library administrator.


Maureen was united in marriage to Jerry Pastine in 1961 at the First
 Christian Church in Plainville. With Maureen’s success in her career as
 a Library Administrator, she was promoted several times moving the 
couple to Nebraska, Illinois, California, Washington, Texas, 
Pennsylvania, and Arizona. She also gave lectures in several countries 
around the World. Her true passion was making sure public libraries were
 funded with technical expansions and raising money or writing grants 
for communities for educational purposes, charities, and other 
foundations. After her retirement, they moved back to Plainville in 
2008. When work wasn’t taking her somewhere, she loved to adventure with
 Jerry; hiking, sight-seeing, road trips, and visiting her friends and 
family. 


Maureen was highly intelligent, a hard worker, loved her life and 
family and it showed through a smile that never faded and a selfless 
love she showed others.


She is survived by her husband, Jerry Pastine of the home in 
Plainville, KS; brother Gordon (Susan) Hillman of Camp Verde, AZ; 
sister, Donna Hillman of WA; sister-in-law, Debbie Hillman of Wagon 
Town, PA; and nephews, Clint and Brian Hillman.


Maureen is preceded in death by her parents, Gerhart and Ada 
Hillman; siblings, David Hillman and Betsy Ohlemeier; brother-in-law 
Joel Ohlemeier; niece Jodi Riddle and nephew Dion Hillman.


Memorials are suggested to High Plains Humane Society and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Maureen Diane Pastine passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2020 in 
Plainville, Kansas at the Rooks County Health Center, at the age of 75. 
Maureen was born in Hays, Kansas to Gerhart and Ada Hillman. She grew up
 on a farm in WaKeeney, Kansas and graduated from WaKeeney High School 
with the Class of 1962. She continued her education at Fort Hays State 
University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree of Arts in English 
followed by a Masters of Library and Information Science from Emporia 
State University. With her vast education she worked as a teacher, 
professor, and ended as a library administrator.
Maureen was united in marriage to Jerry Pastine in 1961 at the First
 Christian Church in Plainville. With Maureen’s success in her career as
 a Library Administrator, she was promoted several times moving the 
couple to Nebraska, Illinois, California, Washington, Texas, 
Pennsylvania, and Arizona. She also gave lectures in several countries 
around the World. Her true passion was making sure public libraries were
 funded with technical expansions and raising money or writing grants 
for communities for educational purposes, charities, and other 
foundations. After her retirement, they moved back to Plainville in 
2008. When work wasn’t taking her somewhere, she loved to adventure with
 Jerry; hiking, sight-seeing, road trips, and visiting her friends and 
family. 
Maureen was highly intelligent, a hard worker, loved her life and 
family and it showed through a smile that never faded and a selfless 
love she showed others.
She is survived by her husband, Jerry Pastine of the home in 
Plainville, KS; brother Gordon (Susan) Hillman of Camp Verde, AZ; 
sister, Donna Hillman of WA; sister-in-law, Debbie Hillman of Wagon 
Town, PA; and nephews, Clint and Brian Hillman.
Maureen is preceded in death by her parents, Gerhart and Ada 
Hillman; siblings, David Hillman and Betsy Ohlemeier; brother-in-law 
Joel Ohlemeier; niece Jodi Riddle and nephew Dion Hillman.
A private family service will be held.
Memorials are suggested to High Plains Humane Society and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com.

Maureen Diane Pastine

Dale R. Hazuka Sr., age 74, of Bird City, Kansas, passed away May 11, 2020, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

A&nbsp;complete&nbsp;obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Dale R. Hazuka Sr., age 74, of Bird City, Kansas, passed away May 11, 2020, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.A&nbsp;complete&nbsp;obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Dale R. Hazuka Sr.

Carlyn Murphy, age 87, formerly of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, May 10, at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas.

A complete&nbsp;obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Carlyn Murphy, age 87, formerly of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, May 10, at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas.A complete&nbsp;obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Carlyn Murphy

Phyllis Jean Schuster,&nbsp;age 95, of Hays, Kansas, passed away at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.

A&nbsp;complete&nbsp;obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Phyllis Jean Schuster,&nbsp;age 95, of Hays, Kansas, passed away at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.A&nbsp;complete&nbsp;obituary is pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Phyllis Jean Schuster

Howard Roland Northcutt, 69, of Hays, Kansas and formerly of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away at his residence in Hays.

Roland was born June 7, 1950 in Vincent, Alabama.&nbsp; He was one of 
eight children born to Ras Howard and Ruthie Thelma (Abbott) Northcutt.&nbsp;
 He grew up in Vincent and graduated from Vincent High School.&nbsp; He then 
attended a Welding Trade School.

Roland traveled around the country working as a Pipefitter and Welder
 most of his life.&nbsp; He worked for S &amp; R Steel in Harpersville, 
Alabama and Hondai also in Alabama.&nbsp; While living in Hutchinson, he 
worked for Space Works and was one of the members who built the Apollo 
13 Capsule for the movie.&nbsp;

He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Vincent and the 
Crestwell Baptist Church in Crestwell, Alabama.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, 
playing the guitar, reading western novels, and watching the Three 
Stooges.

His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Roland’s surviving family include two daughters, Cassandra Downing 
(Daniel) of Hutchinson, Kansas and Manika Dawn Hand of Florida; four 
sons, Ras Solon Northcutt (Katie) of Russell, Kansas, Jeremy Northcutt 
(Peyton) of Albert, Kansas, Howard Roland Northcutt, II of Russell, 
Kansas and Alan Christopher Northcutt of Polk City, Florida; and 
thirteen grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, 
daughter Leslie Jo Northcut, three brothers and four sisters.

The family has requested cremation.&nbsp; They will hold a Memorial 
Service in Vincent, Alabama at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to
 Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Howard Roland Northcutt, 69, of Hays, Kansas and formerly of Hutchinson, Kansas, passed away at his residence in Hays.Roland was born June 7, 1950 in Vincent, Alabama.&nbsp; He was one of 
eight children born to Ras Howard and Ruthie Thelma (Abbott) Northcutt.&nbsp;
 He grew up in Vincent and graduated from Vincent High School.&nbsp; He then 
attended a Welding Trade School.Roland traveled around the country working as a Pipefitter and Welder
 most of his life.&nbsp; He worked for S &amp; R Steel in Harpersville, 
Alabama and Hondai also in Alabama.&nbsp; While living in Hutchinson, he 
worked for Space Works and was one of the members who built the Apollo 
13 Capsule for the movie.&nbsp;He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church in Vincent and the 
Crestwell Baptist Church in Crestwell, Alabama.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, 
playing the guitar, reading western novels, and watching the Three 
Stooges.His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.Roland’s surviving family include two daughters, Cassandra Downing 
(Daniel) of Hutchinson, Kansas and Manika Dawn Hand of Florida; four 
sons, Ras Solon Northcutt (Katie) of Russell, Kansas, Jeremy Northcutt 
(Peyton) of Albert, Kansas, Howard Roland Northcutt, II of Russell, 
Kansas and Alan Christopher Northcutt of Polk City, Florida; and 
thirteen grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, 
daughter Leslie Jo Northcut, three brothers and four sisters.The family has requested cremation.&nbsp; They will hold a Memorial 
Service in Vincent, Alabama at a later date.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to
 Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Howard Roland Northcutt

Duane Everett Wanker, 85, died Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born July 19, 1934 
to Frank Dean and Dorothy Maureen (Brandyberry) Wanker, Wakeeney.


He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.


Survived by wife, Shirley Wanker, sons Douglas (Mary Ann) Wanker, 
Kent Wanker, Troy Wanker; daughters Juanita (Otis) Toll, Paula (Bob) 
Nelson, Michele (Eddie) Knight, Angela Wanker, brother Jim (Joyce) 
Wanker; sister Wanda (Sergio) Henaeo, 12 grandchildren and 13 great 
grandchildren.


A memorial service will be announced at a later date due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Duane Everett Wanker, 85, died Sunday, May 10, 2020. Born July 19, 1934 
to Frank Dean and Dorothy Maureen (Brandyberry) Wanker, Wakeeney.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister.
Survived by wife, Shirley Wanker, sons Douglas (Mary Ann) Wanker, 
Kent Wanker, Troy Wanker; daughters Juanita (Otis) Toll, Paula (Bob) 
Nelson, Michele (Eddie) Knight, Angela Wanker, brother Jim (Joyce) 
Wanker; sister Wanda (Sergio) Henaeo, 12 grandchildren and 13 great 
grandchildren.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date due to the Covid 19 pandemic.

Duane Everett Wanker

Marilyn Rhea (Somers) Barrett, 90, of Pratt, Kansas, and formerly of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Pratt Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Pratt.

Marilyn was born August 25, 1929 in Altoona, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to Rhea Moore and Thelma Doris (Davis) Somers.&nbsp; She grew up in Altoona, Paradise, Bird City, Kansas, Spring, Kansas and Ensign, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a degree in Education.

Marilyn was united in marriage to Harry W. Barrett on January 10, 1953 in Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; This union was blessed with five children; Terry, Kent, Sandee, Richard and Max.&nbsp; Later in life they divorced.&nbsp; Harry preceded her in death in October, 1994.

Marilyn was a devoted School Teacher.&nbsp; She taught in Copeland, Kansas, Cedar Point, Kansas, Turon, Kansas, Paradise, Kansas from 1967 to 1973, Winona, Kansas from 1974 to 1984, and Natoma, Kansas from 1985 till retirement.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp; After retirement, she was a board member of the Natoma School Board.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Paradise City Council for over 20 years..&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, doing crafts especially ceramics, learning family history, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Marilyn’s surviving family include two daughters, Terry Allen (David) of Manhattan, Kansas and Sandee Bates (Douglas) of Sparta, Tennessee; three sons, Kent Barrett (Karen) of Pratt, Kansas, Richard Barrett (Koleen) of Colby, Kansas and Max Barrett of Pratt, Kansas; brother, K. Ronald Somers (Nancy) of Idaho; two sisters, Joyce Anne Barnes of Warrensburg, Missouri and Monice Laray Somers of Russell, Kansas; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Lola Jeanne Heath.

A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Mt. Hermon Cemetery in Paradise, Kansas.&nbsp; No Visitation being held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Waldo Senior Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Marilyn Rhea (Somers) Barrett, 90, of Pratt, Kansas, and formerly of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Pratt Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Pratt.Marilyn was born August 25, 1929 in Altoona, Kansas.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to Rhea Moore and Thelma Doris (Davis) Somers.&nbsp; She grew up in Altoona, Paradise, Bird City, Kansas, Spring, Kansas and Ensign, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended and graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a degree in Education.Marilyn was united in marriage to Harry W. Barrett on January 10, 1953 in Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; This union was blessed with five children; Terry, Kent, Sandee, Richard and Max.&nbsp; Later in life they divorced.&nbsp; Harry preceded her in death in October, 1994.Marilyn was a devoted School Teacher.&nbsp; She taught in Copeland, Kansas, Cedar Point, Kansas, Turon, Kansas, Paradise, Kansas from 1967 to 1973, Winona, Kansas from 1974 to 1984, and Natoma, Kansas from 1985 till retirement.&nbsp; She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.&nbsp; After retirement, she was a board member of the Natoma School Board.&nbsp; She also was a member of the Paradise City Council for over 20 years..&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, doing crafts especially ceramics, learning family history, and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Marilyn’s surviving family include two daughters, Terry Allen (David) of Manhattan, Kansas and Sandee Bates (Douglas) of Sparta, Tennessee; three sons, Kent Barrett (Karen) of Pratt, Kansas, Richard Barrett (Koleen) of Colby, Kansas and Max Barrett of Pratt, Kansas; brother, K. Ronald Somers (Nancy) of Idaho; two sisters, Joyce Anne Barnes of Warrensburg, Missouri and Monice Laray Somers of Russell, Kansas; 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Lola Jeanne Heath.A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, May 14, 2020 at the Mt. Hermon Cemetery in Paradise, Kansas.&nbsp; No Visitation being held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Waldo Senior Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements..

Marilyn Rhea (Somers) Barrett

Barbara Elise Willcut, age 84, of Hays, Kansas die Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home.&nbsp; She was born June 14,1935 in Verona, New Jersey to Ralph and Evelyn Elise (Reilly) Fulle.&nbsp; She married Vernon Willcut in 1976 and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;

She was an assembly worker at Hewlett Packard in Colorado Springs for over 20 years when she retired.&nbsp; She attended grade school and grew up in Montclair, New Jersey then attended High School in Atlanta Georgia.&nbsp; She lived in Kansas, California, Colorado, and moved to Hays in 2018. &nbsp;

Survivors include one son, Bill Wyse and wife, Sandy, Hays, KS, one daughter, Georgia Wyse, Prairie Village, KS; one sister, Sandy Curtis, Ft. Worth, TX; five grandchildren: Zac Wyse, Sarah Wyse, Emily Garcia, Lindsay Powers, Kristin Abbott; four great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Elise Willcut, age 84, of Hays, Kansas die Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home.&nbsp; She was born June 14,1935 in Verona, New Jersey to Ralph and Evelyn Elise (Reilly) Fulle.&nbsp; She married Vernon Willcut in 1976 and he preceded her in death.&nbsp;She was an assembly worker at Hewlett Packard in Colorado Springs for over 20 years when she retired.&nbsp; She attended grade school and grew up in Montclair, New Jersey then attended High School in Atlanta Georgia.&nbsp; She lived in Kansas, California, Colorado, and moved to Hays in 2018. &nbsp;Survivors include one son, Bill Wyse and wife, Sandy, Hays, KS, one daughter, Georgia Wyse, Prairie Village, KS; one sister, Sandy Curtis, Ft. Worth, TX; five grandchildren: Zac Wyse, Sarah Wyse, Emily Garcia, Lindsay Powers, Kristin Abbott; four great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Barbara Elise Willcut

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace M. Drennon, age 95 years, a lifelong resident of Barton County, passed away on Monday morning, April 27, 2020 in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grace was born on July 4, 1924 at Great Bend to Richard and Edith (Crowell) Schneider.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family lived in Albert, Kansas and she attended Country School until Grace was old enough to go to High School, at which time they moved to Great Bend. Grace graduated from Great Bend High School in 1942.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Daniel M. Drennon on April 19, 1944 at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace worked for many years as a Sales Associate for Montgomery Ward and later Sears, both in Great Bend, until her retirement in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;She then provided child care for her grandson, Danny Cates.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grace volunteered at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend for over 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved crafts, ceramics, playing Bingo, and traveling, and one of her favorite things was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and her cat Miss Kitty.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include one son, Allen (and his wife, Shirley) Drennon of Hays, Kansas and one daughter,&nbsp;&nbsp;Beverly K. Cates of Great Bend, Kansas; three grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kris Drennon, Tammy Roberts, and Brian Drennon; one granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Cates; seven great-grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ryan Cates, Tyler Cates, Dylan Roberts, Kylie Roberts, Chase Drennon, Ashton Drennon, and Camden Drennon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel M. Drennon on December 3, 1995, her son-in-law Dale Cates on May 10, 2009, and her grandson Danny Cates on August 5, 2013.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice of Hutchinson, Kansas or the Golden Belt Humane Society of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

Great Bend, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace M. Drennon, age 95 years, a lifelong resident of Barton County, passed away on Monday morning, April 27, 2020 in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace was born on July 4, 1924 at Great Bend to Richard and Edith (Crowell) Schneider.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family lived in Albert, Kansas and she attended Country School until Grace was old enough to go to High School, at which time they moved to Great Bend. Grace graduated from Great Bend High School in 1942.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Daniel M. Drennon on April 19, 1944 at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace worked for many years as a Sales Associate for Montgomery Ward and later Sears, both in Great Bend, until her retirement in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;She then provided child care for her grandson, Danny Cates.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace volunteered at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend for over 20 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved crafts, ceramics, playing Bingo, and traveling, and one of her favorite things was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and her cat Miss Kitty.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace was a longtime member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.Survivors include one son, Allen (and his wife, Shirley) Drennon of Hays, Kansas and one daughter,&nbsp;&nbsp;Beverly K. Cates of Great Bend, Kansas; three grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Kris Drennon, Tammy Roberts, and Brian Drennon; one granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Cates; seven great-grandchildren:&nbsp;&nbsp;Ryan Cates, Tyler Cates, Dylan Roberts, Kylie Roberts, Chase Drennon, Ashton Drennon, and Camden Drennon.&nbsp;&nbsp;Grace was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Daniel M. Drennon on December 3, 1995, her son-in-law Dale Cates on May 10, 2009, and her grandson Danny Cates on August 5, 2013.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Graveside Memorial Services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice of Hutchinson, Kansas or the Golden Belt Humane Society of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.Arrangements ByCHARTER FUNERALS2115 Washington St.Great Bend, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67530(620) 793-6161

 Grace M. Drennon

Charles William “Bill” Hime, 89, of Oskaloosa, KS, died Wednesday, May 
6, 2020 at F.W. Huston Sr. Living Center in Winchester, KS. “Bill” was 
born October 21, 1930 in Linn County, KS, the son of Olin Don Sr. and 
Myrtle I. Johnson Hime. He was a 1948 graduate of Mound City High School
 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean war, proudly serving 1951 to 
1953. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator, working through Union Local 
#101 of Operating Engineers in Kansas City, MO. He worked several years 
for List and Clark Construction working on reservoir projects including 
Lake Perry, Clinton Lake, La Cygne Lake and Stockton Lake in Missouri 
before retiring. “Bill” and his wife , “Rita” formerly owned and 
operated the Paradise Donut Shop in Oskaloosa for 10 years. He was a 
member of Oskaloosa United Methodist Church and Oskaloosa Masonic Lodge 
#14. 

He married Loreta Eileen “Rita” Armstrong on November 8, 1953 
at Osawatomie, she preceded him in death on February 26, 2011. He is 
survived by two sons, Gary (Linda Gail) Hime, McPherson, James Hime, 
Paola, one daughter, Kathy (Larry) Wagoner, Hays, three sisters, Katie 
Jones, Osawatomie, Artie Stuteville, Paola, Cora Evans, Paola, three 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in 
death by an infant son, Bobby Wayne Hime, a daughter-in-law, Elisabeth 
Hime, two brothers, Olin D. Hime, Jr. and Lowell Hime. 

Grave Side 
Services with Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be at 11:00 AM, 
Friday, May 15, 2020 at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, KS, in Linn 
County. Visitation and viewing will be 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 
14, 2020 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Please Note: social 
distancing guidelines will be followed at the Funeral Home and the 
Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be scheduled at a 
later date. Memorials suggested to Oskaloosa Masonic Lodge #14 
Scholarship fund or to American Cancer Society in care of Barnett Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Charles William “Bill” Hime, 89, of Oskaloosa, KS, died Wednesday, May 
6, 2020 at F.W. Huston Sr. Living Center in Winchester, KS. “Bill” was 
born October 21, 1930 in Linn County, KS, the son of Olin Don Sr. and 
Myrtle I. Johnson Hime. He was a 1948 graduate of Mound City High School
 and was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean war, proudly serving 1951 to 
1953. He was a Heavy Equipment Operator, working through Union Local 
#101 of Operating Engineers in Kansas City, MO. He worked several years 
for List and Clark Construction working on reservoir projects including 
Lake Perry, Clinton Lake, La Cygne Lake and Stockton Lake in Missouri 
before retiring. “Bill” and his wife , “Rita” formerly owned and 
operated the Paradise Donut Shop in Oskaloosa for 10 years. He was a 
member of Oskaloosa United Methodist Church and Oskaloosa Masonic Lodge 
#14. He married Loreta Eileen “Rita” Armstrong on November 8, 1953 
at Osawatomie, she preceded him in death on February 26, 2011. He is 
survived by two sons, Gary (Linda Gail) Hime, McPherson, James Hime, 
Paola, one daughter, Kathy (Larry) Wagoner, Hays, three sisters, Katie 
Jones, Osawatomie, Artie Stuteville, Paola, Cora Evans, Paola, three 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in 
death by an infant son, Bobby Wayne Hime, a daughter-in-law, Elisabeth 
Hime, two brothers, Olin D. Hime, Jr. and Lowell Hime. Grave Side 
Services with Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be at 11:00 AM, 
Friday, May 15, 2020 at Centerville Cemetery, Centerville, KS, in Linn 
County. Visitation and viewing will be 3:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, May 
14, 2020 at Barnett Family Funeral Home, Oskaloosa. Please Note: social 
distancing guidelines will be followed at the Funeral Home and the 
Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be scheduled at a 
later date. Memorials suggested to Oskaloosa Masonic Lodge #14 
Scholarship fund or to American Cancer Society in care of Barnett Family
 Funeral Home, P.O. Box 602, Oskaloosa, KS, 66066.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles William 'Bill' Hime

Corrine J. Brack passed away May 9, 2020, at Country Living in Larned.

She was born November 22, 1932, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Charles V. and Dora L. (Sewing) Schartz.

A lifetime resident of the Zook, Larned, and Garfield area, she was a
 homemaker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Larned 
and the Altar Society of the parish.

On November 20, 1956, she married Clarence R. Brack at Larned; he preceded her in death on August 3, 2016.

She is survived by five daughters: Denise Schrader (Monte, Midland, 
TX, Lisa Graver (Kent, Great Bend, KS, Joni Geiman (Lonny, Hutchinson,
 KS, Terri Ryan (Jerry, Russell, KS, and Gayle Maltby, (Junior, Aline,
 OK, twelve grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, four great 
grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Greg 
(Betty) Schartz and Gordon (Malia) Schartz, both of Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother C. Omar Schartz and sister Carol Jean Schartz.

Due to COVID-19, a private family funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. 
Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with 
Father Bernard Felix presiding. Public live stream via Facebook at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 
p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, followed by a vigil at 7:00 p.m. at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery,
 Larned at 11:00 a.m. and viewable via Facebook Live.

Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Larned or 
Country Living of Larned, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589217918661.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Corrine J. Brack passed away May 9, 2020, at Country Living in Larned.She was born November 22, 1932, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Charles V. and Dora L. (Sewing) Schartz.A lifetime resident of the Zook, Larned, and Garfield area, she was a
 homemaker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Larned 
and the Altar Society of the parish.On November 20, 1956, she married Clarence R. Brack at Larned; he preceded her in death on August 3, 2016.She is survived by five daughters: Denise Schrader (Monte, Midland, 
TX, Lisa Graver (Kent, Great Bend, KS, Joni Geiman (Lonny, Hutchinson,
 KS, Terri Ryan (Jerry, Russell, KS, and Gayle Maltby, (Junior, Aline,
 OK, twelve grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, four great 
grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Greg 
(Betty) Schartz and Gordon (Malia) Schartz, both of Larned.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brother C. Omar Schartz and sister Carol Jean Schartz.Due to COVID-19, a private family funeral mass will be 10:00 a.m. 
Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with 
Father Bernard Felix presiding. Public live stream via Facebook at 
www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 
p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2020, followed by a vigil at 7:00 p.m. at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery,
 Larned at 11:00 a.m. and viewable via Facebook Live.Memorials may be given to Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Larned or 
Country Living of Larned, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Corrine J. Brack

Mark R. Goldsberry, age 70, passed away Friday morning, May 8, 2020, at his Meade residence.

He was born March 15, 1950, at Fowler, Kansas, the son of Max R. and 
Betty Jean (Cook) Goldsberry. As a young boy he attended school in 
Garden City, Kansas, graduating from Garden City High School in 1968. 
After his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, 
serving in Viet Nam as a Corporal with the Delta First Military Police 
Battalion. After his honorable discharge in 1975, he returned to Garden 
City.

On May 22, 1976, he married Shirley Waller at Garden City, Kansas. 
After their marriage, the couple made their home in Garden City, where 
he began working for the Finney County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy 
officer for two years. He later continued his education by attending 
Fort Hays State University and later Wichita State University, receiving
 his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. In 1979, he began 
his career with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks as a ranger 
for Cedar Bluff State Park. In December, 1980, he was transferred to 
manage the Meade State Park, spending his career here until his 
retirement in 2010. After his retirement he continued to serve as an 
officer for the Meade City Police Department.

He was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church and the Friends of the 
Meade State Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, 
photograph, paleontology, playing his guitar and smoking his pipe, 
biology, making wood carvings, telling stories, and spending time with 
his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Meade; his three daughters, 
Katie Jacobs and husband Matt of Mulvane, Kansas, Laura Hemphill and 
husband Nathan of Iuka, Kansas, and Elizabeth Goldsberry of Ellinwood, 
Kansas; a brother, Stuart G. (Gil) Goldsberry of Portland, Oregon; a 
sister, Deborah Morgan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and seven 
grandchildren, Colton, Jacey, Caroline, Dakota, Bo, Archer, and Goldie.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Betty Goldsberry.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2020, from 5:00 
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Attendance will follow the CDC and the state of Kansas guidelines for 
social distancing. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at the 
Meade State Lake at a later date.

The family would welcome memorials to the Meade State Lake in care of the funeral home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/5/1589134094533.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mark R. Goldsberry, age 70, passed away Friday morning, May 8, 2020, at his Meade residence.He was born March 15, 1950, at Fowler, Kansas, the son of Max R. and 
Betty Jean (Cook) Goldsberry. As a young boy he attended school in 
Garden City, Kansas, graduating from Garden City High School in 1968. 
After his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, 
serving in Viet Nam as a Corporal with the Delta First Military Police 
Battalion. After his honorable discharge in 1975, he returned to Garden 
City.On May 22, 1976, he married Shirley Waller at Garden City, Kansas. 
After their marriage, the couple made their home in Garden City, where 
he began working for the Finney County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy 
officer for two years. He later continued his education by attending 
Fort Hays State University and later Wichita State University, receiving
 his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. In 1979, he began 
his career with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks as a ranger 
for Cedar Bluff State Park. In December, 1980, he was transferred to 
manage the Meade State Park, spending his career here until his 
retirement in 2010. After his retirement he continued to serve as an 
officer for the Meade City Police Department.He was a member of Saint John Lutheran Church and the Friends of the 
Meade State Lake. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, 
photograph, paleontology, playing his guitar and smoking his pipe, 
biology, making wood carvings, telling stories, and spending time with 
his family, friends, and especially his grandchildren.He is survived by his wife, Shirley of Meade; his three daughters, 
Katie Jacobs and husband Matt of Mulvane, Kansas, Laura Hemphill and 
husband Nathan of Iuka, Kansas, and Elizabeth Goldsberry of Ellinwood, 
Kansas; a brother, Stuart G. (Gil) Goldsberry of Portland, Oregon; a 
sister, Deborah Morgan of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and seven 
grandchildren, Colton, Jacey, Caroline, Dakota, Bo, Archer, and Goldie.He is preceded in death by his parents, Max and Betty Goldsberry.The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14, 2020, from 5:00 
p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fidler-Orme-Bachman Mortuary, Meade.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Attendance will follow the CDC and the state of Kansas guidelines for 
social distancing. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at the 
Meade State Lake at a later date.The family would welcome memorials to the Meade State Lake in care of the funeral home.

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