Lucille A. Brown, 80, passed away May 24, 2020 at Lakepoint Nursing Center in Wichita.

She was born February 6, 1940 in Larned to Calvin and Eunice Mae Pool Jennings.

A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend.

Survivors include: daughter, Kathy Trujillo, Wichita; son, David 
(Patricia) Brown, Larned; two sisters, Norma Horacek, Salina, Helen 
(Fred) Rankin, Great Bend; five grandchildren, and 12 great 
grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Geneva Rankin and Lillian Goatcher; a brother, Calvin Jennings Jr.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Larned
 Cemetery, Larned, with Bishop Peter Solie presiding. Visitation 9:00 
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Lucille A. Brown, 80, passed away May 24, 2020 at Lakepoint Nursing Center in Wichita.She was born February 6, 1940 in Larned to Calvin and Eunice Mae Pool Jennings.A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend.Survivors include: daughter, Kathy Trujillo, Wichita; son, David 
(Patricia) Brown, Larned; two sisters, Norma Horacek, Salina, Helen 
(Fred) Rankin, Great Bend; five grandchildren, and 12 great 
grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Geneva Rankin and Lillian Goatcher; a brother, Calvin Jennings Jr.Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Larned
 Cemetery, Larned, with Bishop Peter Solie presiding. Visitation 9:00 
a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Lucille A. Brown

George Lee Shackelton, 84, of Colby, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Prairie Senior Living Complex.


He was born August 22, 1935 in Pittsburg, KS to Oscar and Hazel (Shepeard) Shackelton. 


He married Mary Lyon on August 24, 1960 in Faulkner, KS. 


During his life he obtained two college degrees, one from Pittsburg KS 
State College in Music Education with an emphasis on brass instruments 
and the other from Kansas State University in Animal Science.  


He taught instrumental music in various school districts in Southeast 
Kansas, Southeast Missouri and Southwest Kansas. Much later, he also 
taught music at Central Indian Bible College in South Dakota. 


After receiving his agriculture degree, he worked as a farmer, a farm 
manager and a grain elevator operator in Northeast Kansas, Southeast 
Kansas and Northwest Kansas. His final place of employment was at Cooper
 Grain Elevator in Colby, KS, from which he retired to be a full-time 
grandpa.


In retirement especially, he enjoyed working with his hands and fixing 
things. He seldom met a broken object that he didn’t think he could fix 
(and usually did). He also was passionate about gardening and lawn care.


Throughout his life, he enjoyed music, even after he was no longer 
teaching. He sang in many church choirs and was the director of several 
as well. His favorite pastime was listening to classical music, brass 
music and hymns on recordings or on the radio.  George and his wife Mary
 passed down their love of music to their children and grandchildren, 
many of whom are still involved with music in some way to this day. 
George’s family was always active in church wherever they were. At the 
time of his death, he was a member of College Drive Assembly church. 


George was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother (Bernice Close Shackelton, and his twin brother, John Shackelton.


Survivors include his wife Mary of Colby; sister Kay Ticen of Sarasota, 
FL; his daughters Kathy (Steve) Myers of Colby; Karen (Mike) Larmer of 
Garden City, KS, and his son, Kenneth of Golden, CO. Also surviving are 
his six grandchildren- Andrew (Cyndi) Myers, Mary Beth Myers, Daniel 
Myers, Bryce Myers, Leanna (Timothy) Adams, Nick (Kourtney) Larmer and 
four great-grandchildren- Nathaniel and Jackson Myers, Hannah and Josiah
 Adams.


A memorial celebration will take place at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials to Heartland Christian School, 
1995 W. 4th St., Colby, KS 67701. George was quite proud of the 
accomplishments of all of his grandchildren during their time at the 
school. 

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 </figure>George Lee Shackelton, 84, of Colby, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Prairie Senior Living Complex.
He was born August 22, 1935 in Pittsburg, KS to Oscar and Hazel (Shepeard) Shackelton. 
He married Mary Lyon on August 24, 1960 in Faulkner, KS. 
During his life he obtained two college degrees, one from Pittsburg KS 
State College in Music Education with an emphasis on brass instruments 
and the other from Kansas State University in Animal Science. 
He taught instrumental music in various school districts in Southeast 
Kansas, Southeast Missouri and Southwest Kansas. Much later, he also 
taught music at Central Indian Bible College in South Dakota. 
After receiving his agriculture degree, he worked as a farmer, a farm 
manager and a grain elevator operator in Northeast Kansas, Southeast 
Kansas and Northwest Kansas. His final place of employment was at Cooper
 Grain Elevator in Colby, KS, from which he retired to be a full-time 
grandpa.
In retirement especially, he enjoyed working with his hands and fixing 
things. He seldom met a broken object that he didn’t think he could fix 
(and usually did). He also was passionate about gardening and lawn care.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed music, even after he was no longer 
teaching. He sang in many church choirs and was the director of several 
as well. His favorite pastime was listening to classical music, brass 
music and hymns on recordings or on the radio. George and his wife Mary
 passed down their love of music to their children and grandchildren, 
many of whom are still involved with music in some way to this day. 
George’s family was always active in church wherever they were. At the 
time of his death, he was a member of College Drive Assembly church. 
George was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother (Bernice Close Shackelton, and his twin brother, John Shackelton.
Survivors include his wife Mary of Colby; sister Kay Ticen of Sarasota, 
FL; his daughters Kathy (Steve) Myers of Colby; Karen (Mike) Larmer of 
Garden City, KS, and his son, Kenneth of Golden, CO. Also surviving are 
his six grandchildren- Andrew (Cyndi) Myers, Mary Beth Myers, Daniel 
Myers, Bryce Myers, Leanna (Timothy) Adams, Nick (Kourtney) Larmer and 
four great-grandchildren- Nathaniel and Jackson Myers, Hannah and Josiah
 Adams.
A memorial celebration will take place at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, the family suggests memorials to Heartland Christian School, 
1995 W. 4th St., Colby, KS 67701. George was quite proud of the 
accomplishments of all of his grandchildren during their time at the 
school.

George Lee Shackelton

Donna Lorraine Millan, daughter of Ben and Dona (Ledoboer) Harbers, was born December 13, 1932, 3½ miles north of Prairie View, Kansas, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on May 23, 2020, at the age of 87.

Donna started school at Willowdale rural school and attended there for six years until the school closed.  She then went to Prairie View starting in the seventh grade and graduated from the Prairie View High School with the class of 1951.  In February 1952, Donna started her nursing career as a nurse's aide at the Norton County Hospital.  On September 4, 1954, Donna and Joe Millan were united in marriage and they were blessed with one son, Timothy.  In September 1963, Donna started her formal nurses training at the Mary Lanning School of Nursing in Hastings, Nebraska, and graduated in August 1966.  She returned to continue working at the Norton County Hospital as a registered nurse for many years, working the night shift taking care of the newborn infants and their mothers.  Joe passed away on September 28, 2001, and Donna retired from the hospital in 2003.  She later worked at Whispering Pines and the Andbe Home and officially retired November 1, 2015, after working 63 years in nursing.

Donna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norton, the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and the Eagles.  She enjoyed going to church and was very talented with her crocheting which she exhibited at the Norton County Fair and received many first place ribbons.  She dearly loved her family and some of her greatest memories were casino trips with her sister-in-law, Kathleen.

Survivors include:  her son, Tim Millan, Norton; several nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister, Evelyn McCormack and husband, Lewis, three brothers, Albert, and wife, Erma Harbers, Marvin, and wife, June Harbers, and Stanley Harbers, her sister-in-law, Kathleen Hauck, and husband, Don, three brothers-in-law, Bob Millan and companion, Marguerite Godbout, Nish Millan, and wife, and Esther, and Manuel, and wife, Elaine Millan.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INTERMENT – Saturday, May 30, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.

VISITATION – Friday, May 29, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Donna Lorraine Millan, daughter of Ben and Dona (Ledoboer) Harbers, was born December 13, 1932, 3½ miles north of Prairie View, Kansas, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on May 23, 2020, at the age of 87.Donna started school at Willowdale rural school and attended there for six years until the school closed. She then went to Prairie View starting in the seventh grade and graduated from the Prairie View High School with the class of 1951. In February 1952, Donna started her nursing career as a nurse's aide at the Norton County Hospital. On September 4, 1954, Donna and Joe Millan were united in marriage and they were blessed with one son, Timothy. In September 1963, Donna started her formal nurses training at the Mary Lanning School of Nursing in Hastings, Nebraska, and graduated in August 1966. She returned to continue working at the Norton County Hospital as a registered nurse for many years, working the night shift taking care of the newborn infants and their mothers. Joe passed away on September 28, 2001, and Donna retired from the hospital in 2003. She later worked at Whispering Pines and the Andbe Home and officially retired November 1, 2015, after working 63 years in nursing.Donna was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Norton, the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, and the Eagles. She enjoyed going to church and was very talented with her crocheting which she exhibited at the Norton County Fair and received many first place ribbons. She dearly loved her family and some of her greatest memories were casino trips with her sister-in-law, Kathleen.Survivors include: her son, Tim Millan, Norton; several nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends.Donna was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister, Evelyn McCormack and husband, Lewis, three brothers, Albert, and wife, Erma Harbers, Marvin, and wife, June Harbers, and Stanley Harbers, her sister-in-law, Kathleen Hauck, and husband, Don, three brothers-in-law, Bob Millan and companion, Marguerite Godbout, Nish Millan, and wife, and Esther, and Manuel, and wife, Elaine Millan.GRAVESIDE SERVICE AND INTERMENT – Saturday, May 30, 2020 – 10:00 a.m.PLACE – Norton Cemetery – Norton, KSVISITATION – Friday, May 29, 2020 – 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KSMEMORIAL – Donna Millan Memorial Fund

Donna Lorraine Millan

Eddie Wilber “EW” Whitney was born on March 8, 1924 and died on May 22, 
2020, at the age of 96 at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, KS.


He was born in Almena, KS to Charles Edwin and Emma Teaford Whitney 
and was the youngest of nine children. He attended school in Almena and 
Norton and college in Manhattan, KS and Omaha, NE.


On August 25, 1947, Eddie was united in marriage to Joan Faye 
Scheetz at the Catholic Rectory in Norton. They resided in Omaha before 
returning to Norton where Eddie joined father-in-law, Fred Scheetz and 
brother-in-law, Bill Scheetz, at Scheetz Motor Company. Eddie became the
 owner of Scheetz Motor Company, which he operated until his retirement.
 Joan and Eddie were the parents of two sons, Mark C. Whitney, and Kevin
 M. Whitney. He belonged to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
 Norton and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.


Eddie enlisted in the Army Air Force in December of 1942 and entered
 B-17 bomber flight training. He deployed with the 418th Bombardment 
Squadron and on arrival in Europe became part of the 100th Bomb Group 
known as the Bloody 100th, an earned nickname over the skies of Germany 
for the high loss of airmen and aircraft. Eddie was the co-pilot on a 
lead crew, and on April 20, 1945 the crew flew the final mission of the 
war for the 100th. Upon his release from active duty, he joined the 
Kansas Army National Guard, where he served until his retirement in 1973
 as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander.


Throughout his life, Eddie had a passion for flying. He owned a 
Bonanza aircraft and he and Joan traveled often for business and 
pleasure. His other love was cars, old and new, and the art of the deal,
 with a round or two of golf thrown in as often as he could. Eddie loved
 talking about life on the farm and growing up with older siblings, the 
trouble they got him into and the pranks they would play on him. His 
favorite memory was the time he spent with his older brother, Vern when 
he was nine and spending many hours driving a John Deere GP. He dearly 
loved that machine and working in the field.


Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joan and sons, 
Mark C. Whitney and Kevin M. Whitney. Also preceding him were brothers: 
Lewis Whitney, John Wesley Whitney, C. Vernon Whitney, Walter (Bud) 
Whitney, Arthur Whitney, Floyd Whitney, and sisters, Alpharetta 
Williamson, and Mable Malcolm. He is survived by his daughters-in-law, 
Torre Whitney of St. Francis, KS and Marnie Whitney of Olathe, KS; 
grandchildren: Marissa (Tony) Niemeyer and their daughters, Madison and 
Tenley of Gardner, KS and Elijah Whitney (Corrie Price) and their son, 
Boston of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by his 
step-grandchildren: Teresa Douthit (Tom Svoboda) and their children, 
Grant and Elena of Junction City, KS, Chad (Tanya) Douthit and their 
son, Oliver of Basehor, KS and Megan (Chuck) Downey and their sons, 
Carter and Austin of St. Francis, KS. 


Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 am 
Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS. Visitation will
 be 2-7:00 pm Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the St. Francis of Assisi 
Catholic Parish Hall in Norton. The family will greet friends from 
5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis of 
Assisi Catholic Church or the Norton American Legion Post 63. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Eddie Wilber “EW” Whitney was born on March 8, 1924 and died on May 22, 
2020, at the age of 96 at the Norton County Hospital in Norton, KS.
He was born in Almena, KS to Charles Edwin and Emma Teaford Whitney 
and was the youngest of nine children. He attended school in Almena and 
Norton and college in Manhattan, KS and Omaha, NE.
On August 25, 1947, Eddie was united in marriage to Joan Faye 
Scheetz at the Catholic Rectory in Norton. They resided in Omaha before 
returning to Norton where Eddie joined father-in-law, Fred Scheetz and 
brother-in-law, Bill Scheetz, at Scheetz Motor Company. Eddie became the
 owner of Scheetz Motor Company, which he operated until his retirement.
 Joan and Eddie were the parents of two sons, Mark C. Whitney, and Kevin
 M. Whitney. He belonged to the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in
 Norton and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Eddie enlisted in the Army Air Force in December of 1942 and entered
 B-17 bomber flight training. He deployed with the 418th Bombardment 
Squadron and on arrival in Europe became part of the 100th Bomb Group 
known as the Bloody 100th, an earned nickname over the skies of Germany 
for the high loss of airmen and aircraft. Eddie was the co-pilot on a 
lead crew, and on April 20, 1945 the crew flew the final mission of the 
war for the 100th. Upon his release from active duty, he joined the 
Kansas Army National Guard, where he served until his retirement in 1973
 as a Lieutenant Colonel and Battalion Commander.
Throughout his life, Eddie had a passion for flying. He owned a 
Bonanza aircraft and he and Joan traveled often for business and 
pleasure. His other love was cars, old and new, and the art of the deal,
 with a round or two of golf thrown in as often as he could. Eddie loved
 talking about life on the farm and growing up with older siblings, the 
trouble they got him into and the pranks they would play on him. His 
favorite memory was the time he spent with his older brother, Vern when 
he was nine and spending many hours driving a John Deere GP. He dearly 
loved that machine and working in the field.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Joan and sons, 
Mark C. Whitney and Kevin M. Whitney. Also preceding him were brothers: 
Lewis Whitney, John Wesley Whitney, C. Vernon Whitney, Walter (Bud) 
Whitney, Arthur Whitney, Floyd Whitney, and sisters, Alpharetta 
Williamson, and Mable Malcolm. He is survived by his daughters-in-law, 
Torre Whitney of St. Francis, KS and Marnie Whitney of Olathe, KS; 
grandchildren: Marissa (Tony) Niemeyer and their daughters, Madison and 
Tenley of Gardner, KS and Elijah Whitney (Corrie Price) and their son, 
Boston of Kansas City, MO. He is also survived by his 
step-grandchildren: Teresa Douthit (Tom Svoboda) and their children, 
Grant and Elena of Junction City, KS, Chad (Tanya) Douthit and their 
son, Oliver of Basehor, KS and Megan (Chuck) Downey and their sons, 
Carter and Austin of St. Francis, KS. 
Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 am 
Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS. Visitation will
 be 2-7:00 pm Thursday, May 28, 2020 at the St. Francis of Assisi 
Catholic Parish Hall in Norton. The family will greet friends from 
5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis of 
Assisi Catholic Church or the Norton American Legion Post 63. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Eddie Wilber 'EW' Whitney

Nikki Lynn Stuckey, 15, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in rural 
Sheridan County as the result of an ATV accident.  Nikki and her twin 
sister, Nicole, were born to Jeremy Stuckey and Nikki Walker on January 
6, 2005 in Garden City.  For a majority of her young life she lived with
 her family in Southwest Kansas.  In the mid 2000’s Nikki moved to 
Arkansas and then to Nebraska.  She recently moved back to Hoxie to live
 with her father.  


Nikki was a spirited young lady with a huge personality and a 
go-getter.  She was a music lover and a great DJ.   Nikki loved all 
sports and was very athletic.  She especially liked volleyball, track, 
softball and wrestling.  When she lived in Nebraska, Nikki participated 
in all her favorite sports.  Riding horses was one of her passions, and 
whenever possible, you could find her on the back of a horse.  She was 
always the life of the party and class clown.  Nikki was not afraid to 
tell you exactly what she was thinking. She enjoyed attending the 
Wednesday night church group and looked forward to being with her 
friends.  Whenever Nikki wanted something, she knew just how to twist 
her dad around her little finger.  She usually got what she wanted after
 she completed projects, like cleaning the house or doing some chore her
 dad had for her.  If she didn’t complete the chores, she didn’t get 
what she wanted.  Nikki had a very special bond with her dad. She leaves
 a big hole in the hearts of all her family.


Nikki is survived by her dad, Jeremy Stuckey of Hoxie, Kansas; 
mother, Nikki Walker of Pecos, Texas; twin sister, Nicole Stuckey of 
Elkins, Arkansas; sisters, Brittney Stuckey (Diego Maravilla) of Moscow,
 Kansas, Cassie Mikeska  (Revis ) of Temple, Texas; brothers, Tad 
Stuckey of Moscow, Kansas, Jesse Stuckey of Meade, Kansas, and Nate 
Mullen (Morgan) of Elkins, Arkansas; grandparents Jerry and Judy Stuckey
 of Moscow, Kansas and Kathy and Ron Kirkland of Wakeeney, Kansas; 
nephews and nieces, Paxton Maravilla of Moscow, Kansas, Kash Mullen of 
Elkins, Arkansas, Jaymond Lund and Evyn Mikeska of Temple, Texas; Aunts 
and Uncles, Lora Rohr (Melvin) of Wakeeney, Kansas, Tracey Schoenberger 
(Kevin) of Wakeeney, Kansas, Kent Williams (Megan) of Perkins, Oklahoma,
 KayLonni Bradley (Davis) of Liberal, Kansas and Mike Wolff of 
Casselberry, Florida; cousins, Kimberly Kieft (Liam ) of Castle Rock, 
Colorado, Dalton Day of Wakeeney, Kansas; Abigail Frickey (Sam) Peyton, 
Colorado, Harvey Williams and Hailey Williams, Perkins, Oklahoma, Lora 
Priebe ( Jordan) of Orlando, Florida, Alex Wolff,  Daniella Wolff  and 
Shane Wolff of Casselberry, Florida, Dalton Cole (Hayley) and  Kane 
Cole, of Cimarron, Kansas, Lilly Cole of Sublette, Kansas, Karley Walker
 of Hot Springs , Arkansas, Tanner Rohr (Emma) of Olathe, Kansas, Macie 
Rohr, Lawrence, Kansas, and Austin Goad of Wichita, Kansas.


She was preceded in death by brother, Michael Stuckey; aunt, Tammy 
Wolff; uncle, Shannon Day; cousin, Emily Stuckey; grandparents, Pete and
 Betty Walker; and great-grandparents.


A Funeral Service is planned for Thursday, May 28, 2020, 2:00 P.M. 
at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 
27, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and on May 28, 2020 from 9:00 
A.M. until 1:45 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.  Observing the 
Covid 19 guidelines, social distancing will be observed.  Alternate 
attendance sites for the service will be the Hoxie Christian Church, 
1025 Queen Ave and Hoxie United Methodist Church 900 12th Street where 
attendees will be able to watch the service. The service will be live 
streamed and recorded.  It will be posted at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.  
 Interment will follow the service in the Hoxie City Cemetery, and all 
are invited to attend.  Please observe social distancing.  Family 
suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Nikki Lynn 
Stuckey Memorial Fund.  Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 


A young life cut short.   Family and friends left with holes in 
their hearts.  Fill those holes with the happy memories of Nikki’s life 
and the love she had for each and every person.  When you feel sad, 
remember her smile and touch knowing she is still with you.

<figure>
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 </figure>Nikki Lynn Stuckey, 15, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 in rural 
Sheridan County as the result of an ATV accident. Nikki and her twin 
sister, Nicole, were born to Jeremy Stuckey and Nikki Walker on January 
6, 2005 in Garden City. For a majority of her young life she lived with
 her family in Southwest Kansas. In the mid 2000’s Nikki moved to 
Arkansas and then to Nebraska. She recently moved back to Hoxie to live
 with her father. 
Nikki was a spirited young lady with a huge personality and a 
go-getter. She was a music lover and a great DJ. Nikki loved all 
sports and was very athletic. She especially liked volleyball, track, 
softball and wrestling. When she lived in Nebraska, Nikki participated 
in all her favorite sports. Riding horses was one of her passions, and 
whenever possible, you could find her on the back of a horse. She was 
always the life of the party and class clown. Nikki was not afraid to 
tell you exactly what she was thinking. She enjoyed attending the 
Wednesday night church group and looked forward to being with her 
friends. Whenever Nikki wanted something, she knew just how to twist 
her dad around her little finger. She usually got what she wanted after
 she completed projects, like cleaning the house or doing some chore her
 dad had for her. If she didn’t complete the chores, she didn’t get 
what she wanted. Nikki had a very special bond with her dad. She leaves
 a big hole in the hearts of all her family.
Nikki is survived by her dad, Jeremy Stuckey of Hoxie, Kansas; 
mother, Nikki Walker of Pecos, Texas; twin sister, Nicole Stuckey of 
Elkins, Arkansas; sisters, Brittney Stuckey (Diego Maravilla) of Moscow,
 Kansas, Cassie Mikeska (Revis ) of Temple, Texas; brothers, Tad 
Stuckey of Moscow, Kansas, Jesse Stuckey of Meade, Kansas, and Nate 
Mullen (Morgan) of Elkins, Arkansas; grandparents Jerry and Judy Stuckey
 of Moscow, Kansas and Kathy and Ron Kirkland of Wakeeney, Kansas; 
nephews and nieces, Paxton Maravilla of Moscow, Kansas, Kash Mullen of 
Elkins, Arkansas, Jaymond Lund and Evyn Mikeska of Temple, Texas; Aunts 
and Uncles, Lora Rohr (Melvin) of Wakeeney, Kansas, Tracey Schoenberger 
(Kevin) of Wakeeney, Kansas, Kent Williams (Megan) of Perkins, Oklahoma,
 KayLonni Bradley (Davis) of Liberal, Kansas and Mike Wolff of 
Casselberry, Florida; cousins, Kimberly Kieft (Liam ) of Castle Rock, 
Colorado, Dalton Day of Wakeeney, Kansas; Abigail Frickey (Sam) Peyton, 
Colorado, Harvey Williams and Hailey Williams, Perkins, Oklahoma, Lora 
Priebe ( Jordan) of Orlando, Florida, Alex Wolff, Daniella Wolff and 
Shane Wolff of Casselberry, Florida, Dalton Cole (Hayley) and Kane 
Cole, of Cimarron, Kansas, Lilly Cole of Sublette, Kansas, Karley Walker
 of Hot Springs , Arkansas, Tanner Rohr (Emma) of Olathe, Kansas, Macie 
Rohr, Lawrence, Kansas, and Austin Goad of Wichita, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by brother, Michael Stuckey; aunt, Tammy 
Wolff; uncle, Shannon Day; cousin, Emily Stuckey; grandparents, Pete and
 Betty Walker; and great-grandparents.
A Funeral Service is planned for Thursday, May 28, 2020, 2:00 P.M. 
at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 
27, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. and on May 28, 2020 from 9:00 
A.M. until 1:45 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. Observing the 
Covid 19 guidelines, social distancing will be observed. Alternate 
attendance sites for the service will be the Hoxie Christian Church, 
1025 Queen Ave and Hoxie United Methodist Church 900 12th Street where 
attendees will be able to watch the service. The service will be live 
streamed and recorded. It will be posted at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Interment will follow the service in the Hoxie City Cemetery, and all 
are invited to attend. Please observe social distancing. Family 
suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials be given to the Nikki Lynn 
Stuckey Memorial Fund. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
A young life cut short. Family and friends left with holes in 
their hearts. Fill those holes with the happy memories of Nikki’s life 
and the love she had for each and every person. When you feel sad, 
remember her smile and touch knowing she is still with you.

Nikki Lynn Stuckey

Betty Marie Stoecker, age 98, of Oakley, passed away on May 20, 2020 at 
the Logan County Senior Living, Oakley.&nbsp; She was born on April 30, 1922 
in El Dorado, Kansas to Emil Lehmann and Gladys (Hale) Lehmann.&nbsp; She was
 a bank teller at Farmers State Bank and a homemaker.&nbsp; Betty married 
Lawrence C. Stoecker on October 14, 1951 in Oakley.

Betty was a member of the Oakley United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.

She
 is survived by children:&nbsp; David Tripp and wife, Rita, of Leawood, 
Marianne Schmitt and husband, Mike, of Hiawatha, and Gary Stoecker and 
wife, Mary, of Oakley, seven grandchildren, and four great 
grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lawrence in 2007, and a brother, Emil Lehman, Jr.

Visitation:&nbsp;
 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Oakley United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; Distancing protocol will be followed.&nbsp; A private 
service is planned for the immediate family with Pastor Dan Hutton, 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Oakley Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials:&nbsp; 
Oakley United Methodist Church and Logan County Senior Living can be 
sent to Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Online Guestbook:&nbsp; www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Betty Marie Stoecker, age 98, of Oakley, passed away on May 20, 2020 at 
the Logan County Senior Living, Oakley.&nbsp; She was born on April 30, 1922 
in El Dorado, Kansas to Emil Lehmann and Gladys (Hale) Lehmann.&nbsp; She was
 a bank teller at Farmers State Bank and a homemaker.&nbsp; Betty married 
Lawrence C. Stoecker on October 14, 1951 in Oakley.Betty was a member of the Oakley United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women.She
 is survived by children:&nbsp; David Tripp and wife, Rita, of Leawood, 
Marianne Schmitt and husband, Mike, of Hiawatha, and Gary Stoecker and 
wife, Mary, of Oakley, seven grandchildren, and four great 
grandchildren.Betty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lawrence in 2007, and a brother, Emil Lehman, Jr.Visitation:&nbsp;
 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020 at the Oakley United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; Distancing protocol will be followed.&nbsp; A private 
service is planned for the immediate family with Pastor Dan Hutton, 
officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Oakley Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials:&nbsp; 
Oakley United Methodist Church and Logan County Senior Living can be 
sent to Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.Online Guestbook:&nbsp; www.kennedykosterfh.com

Betty Marie Stoecker

Cletus Weltz, a longtime resident of Burlington, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.&nbsp; He was 90 years old.

Cletus was born on June 24, 1928 to Aloise and Odelia Weltz of Hays, 
KS.&nbsp; He was the second of four children.&nbsp; Having moved to Goodland, KS 
in 1939, Cletus graduated from high school in 1946.

Cletus farmed for a number of years before returning to his favorite 
task as a mechanic, working for Sim Hudson Motor and Bill Rush Motors.&nbsp; 
He and Pat bought and operated the Sears Catalog Store for a number of 
years.&nbsp; He was a member of the Burlington Fire Department, the Knights 
of Columbus and the Catholic Church.

Preceding him in death was his wife Patricia, parents, one sister 
Irene, their first child Dianna, a son Arthur; as well as a 
granddaughter, a great grandson and a great granddaughter.

He is survived by a sister Alice, a brother Robert, his children 
Cynthia (Mike, Christopher (Kim, and Stephen (Mona); many 
grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

Cletus will be missed by all his family and friends.

A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5, 
2020 in the Goodland Cemetery with Father Andrew Rockers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s 
Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, to Suncrest
 Hospice, 7660 Goddard St. #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 or to St. 
Catherine Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, Burlington, CO 80807.

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 </figure>Cletus Weltz, a longtime resident of Burlington, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019.&nbsp; He was 90 years old.Cletus was born on June 24, 1928 to Aloise and Odelia Weltz of Hays, 
KS.&nbsp; He was the second of four children.&nbsp; Having moved to Goodland, KS 
in 1939, Cletus graduated from high school in 1946.Cletus farmed for a number of years before returning to his favorite 
task as a mechanic, working for Sim Hudson Motor and Bill Rush Motors.&nbsp; 
He and Pat bought and operated the Sears Catalog Store for a number of 
years.&nbsp; He was a member of the Burlington Fire Department, the Knights 
of Columbus and the Catholic Church.Preceding him in death was his wife Patricia, parents, one sister 
Irene, their first child Dianna, a son Arthur; as well as a 
granddaughter, a great grandson and a great granddaughter.He is survived by a sister Alice, a brother Robert, his children 
Cynthia (Mike, Christopher (Kim, and Stephen (Mona); many 
grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.Cletus will be missed by all his family and friends.A private family graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5, 
2020 in the Goodland Cemetery with Father Andrew Rockers officiating.In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s 
Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601, to Suncrest
 Hospice, 7660 Goddard St. #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80920 or to St. 
Catherine Catholic Church, P.O. Box 38, Burlington, CO 80807.

Cletus Weltz

Kelly Eugene Traxel, age 57, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Thursday,
 May 21, 2020, at his home. He was born April 30, 1963, in Kansas City, 
Kansas to David Traxel and Rose Lea (West) Traxel.

Kelly was an OTR Truck Driver for Butler Trucking and JB Hunt. He was an auto enthusiast, and a people person.

He was married to Tracy Jones and from that union came a daughter: Jennifer. They later divorced.

He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Traxel (Matthew) from Hays, 
KS; two brothers: Kenny Traxel (Kimberly) Eads, TN and Johnny Springate 
(Jill, Independence, MO; sisters: Tammy (Brian) O’Donahue, Blue 
Springs, MO; and Sydney Madison, Kansas City, KS; three grandchildren, 
Robert, Alexandria and Sean.

A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held on June 2, 
2020, at the Stepping Stones Park in Hays, KS at 2:30 PM to memorialize 
Kelly’s life.

Cremation services under the direction of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Kelly Eugene Traxel, age 57, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on Thursday,
 May 21, 2020, at his home. He was born April 30, 1963, in Kansas City, 
Kansas to David Traxel and Rose Lea (West) Traxel.Kelly was an OTR Truck Driver for Butler Trucking and JB Hunt. He was an auto enthusiast, and a people person.He was married to Tracy Jones and from that union came a daughter: Jennifer. They later divorced.He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Traxel (Matthew) from Hays, 
KS; two brothers: Kenny Traxel (Kimberly) Eads, TN and Johnny Springate 
(Jill, Independence, MO; sisters: Tammy (Brian) O’Donahue, Blue 
Springs, MO; and Sydney Madison, Kansas City, KS; three grandchildren, 
Robert, Alexandria and Sean.He is preceded in death by his parents.A memorial gathering of friends and family will be held on June 2, 
2020, at the Stepping Stones Park in Hays, KS at 2:30 PM to memorialize 
Kelly’s life.Cremation services under the direction of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Kelly Eugene Traxel

Phrocene “Frostie” or “Sis” Catherine (Crocker) Hoff, passed away this 
afternoon having turned 93 this month.  She was a resident of Sharmar 
Care Center having suffered a debilitating stroke several years ago.  
She was predeceased by her husband, Buddy Benjamin Hoff and grandsons 
Troy Mogan and Joey Swoboda.  


She is survived by her six children: Wayne and Ann (Hubert) Hoff in 
Idaho, Anita and Rev. David Sites in Colorado, Wendy and Brad Swoboda in
 Ohio, Janis and Ted Mogan in Kansas, Mark and Teresa Hoff in Ohio, and 
Luann and Michael Hatem in Kentucky as well as eighteen grandchildren 
and twenty two great grandchildren.


She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church before moving 
to Colorado following her retirement.  She was a beautician but worked 
full time at Field Publications (formerly Wesleyan Press and Xerox 
Publications).

Services are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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 </figure>Phrocene “Frostie” or “Sis” Catherine (Crocker) Hoff, passed away this 
afternoon having turned 93 this month. She was a resident of Sharmar 
Care Center having suffered a debilitating stroke several years ago. 
She was predeceased by her husband, Buddy Benjamin Hoff and grandsons 
Troy Mogan and Joey Swoboda. 
She is survived by her six children: Wayne and Ann (Hubert) Hoff in 
Idaho, Anita and Rev. David Sites in Colorado, Wendy and Brad Swoboda in
 Ohio, Janis and Ted Mogan in Kansas, Mark and Teresa Hoff in Ohio, and 
Luann and Michael Hatem in Kentucky as well as eighteen grandchildren 
and twenty two great grandchildren.
She was a member of Hopewell United Methodist Church before moving 
to Colorado following her retirement. She was a beautician but worked 
full time at Field Publications (formerly Wesleyan Press and Xerox 
Publications).Services are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

Phrocene C. Hoff

Byron F. “Buddy” Stonebraker, 82, passed away Sunday May 24, 2020, at
 Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born June 4, 1937, to 
Byron C. and Dorothy A. (Cookson) Stonebraker. He married Rebecca Hannan
 on December 27, 1958, in El Dorado.

Buddy, a resident of Great Bend since 1965 coming from Pratt, worked 
for Fuller Brush for 24 years. He enjoyed collecting coins and stamps, 
woodworking, hiking in Colorado and spending time with family.

Survivors include his wife Rebecca of the home; son David (Deb) 
Stonebraker of Shawnee; daughter Cathryn (Mel) Stos of Washington, Utah;
 brother David (Nancy) Stonebraker of Ellsworth; sister Patti Welch of 
Wichita; grandchildren Megan (Joe) Roop and Kristen (David) McAdams; 
great grandchildren, Cathryn and Beatrice Dailey and Fynn Roop.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced by the family.

Memorials are suggested to the Great Bend Library, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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 </figure>Byron F. “Buddy” Stonebraker, 82, passed away Sunday May 24, 2020, at
 Brookdale Senior Living in Great Bend. He was born June 4, 1937, to 
Byron C. and Dorothy A. (Cookson) Stonebraker. He married Rebecca Hannan
 on December 27, 1958, in El Dorado.Buddy, a resident of Great Bend since 1965 coming from Pratt, worked 
for Fuller Brush for 24 years. He enjoyed collecting coins and stamps, 
woodworking, hiking in Colorado and spending time with family.Survivors include his wife Rebecca of the home; son David (Deb) 
Stonebraker of Shawnee; daughter Cathryn (Mel) Stos of Washington, Utah;
 brother David (Nancy) Stonebraker of Ellsworth; sister Patti Welch of 
Wichita; grandchildren Megan (Joe) Roop and Kristen (David) McAdams; 
great grandchildren, Cathryn and Beatrice Dailey and Fynn Roop.Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and will be announced by the family.Memorials are suggested to the Great Bend Library, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Byron F. 'Buddy' Stonebraker

Deanna Sue Vincent, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. 

Deanna was born on October 30, 1940, to Vivian Theron and Adeline Faye (Brandon) Bryant. Deanna and Robert “Bob”Eugene Vincent were married in Hoisington, Kan., on December 23, 1956, celebrating 63 years of marriage together.

Click <a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/deanna-vincent">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Deanna Sue Vincent, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kan. Deanna was born on October 30, 1940, to Vivian Theron and Adeline Faye (Brandon) Bryant. Deanna and Robert “Bob”Eugene Vincent were married in Hoisington, Kan., on December 23, 1956, celebrating 63 years of marriage together.Click <a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/deanna-vincent">HERE</a> for service details.

Deanna Sue Vincent

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LaVeda Jean Hahn

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

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

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

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

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

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

Timothy Joe Wyatt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Donald Lee Kilian

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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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

Delbert Earl Ostrom

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Todd A. Eveleigh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Consuelo L. Marez

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

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

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

Jaide Therese Lawson

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


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


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


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

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

Virginia Mae 'Ginny' Curry (Griggs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mark L. Schartz

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

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

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

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

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

Helen (Mayers) Blado

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

     Reegan (Breck Roop) Innes of Wichita, Kansas

     Jessica (Chan) Vanderweide of Topeka, Kansas

     Bryan (Stephanie) Vanderweide of Longview, Washington

     Timothy (Jessica) Vanderweide of Scott City, Kansas

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marjorie Lucille Vanderweide

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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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

Stephen James Glassman

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

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

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

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

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

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