Roberta “Robie” Mae Harries, age 79, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.

Robie was born in Hill City, KS on June 16, 1940. She graduated from 
Central High School in Salina, KS and continued on to receive a Master’s
 degree in psychology from Marymount College, Salina. She also served in
 the United States Army and National Guard, she was a substance abuse 
counselor, legal secretary, and store detective for several stores in 
Salina. She was also part owner of Always Christmas in WaKeeney. Robie 
spent countless hours working in her yard and enjoying nature, interior 
decorating, and anything Christmas. Her strongest love was loving her 
husband, her daughters and her grandchildren. She also had a strong 
faith and love of Jesus Christ.

Robie is survived by her husband Jim; daughters Tammy Marshall Viar, 
Wendy Marshall Persinger (David) and Teressa Williams (Don) all of 
WaKeeney; grandchildren Jennifer Dechant of Hays, KS, Amy Tonthat (Hac) 
of Waco, TX, Amerie Cavasos (Leo) of Highlands Ranch, CO, Y Gol (Gan) of
 Charlotte, NC, Sherry Hafliger of Kincaid, KS, and Tracy Hammond (Kris)
 of Burley, ID; many great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; 
and sister Ruthie McGuire of Mukilteo, WA.

Robie was preceded in death by her parents Francis Hetzel and Ruth 
Pillars; siblings Doyle Hetzel, Della Evenson, and Francis White; and 
son-in-law Sam Viar Jr.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at WaKeeney 
Veterans’ Cemetery for family only. A memorial service will be announced
 at a later date. Pastor Steve Dinkel of Liberty Foursquare Church will 
be officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the 
Humane Society of the High Plains or Liberty Foursquare Church both of 
Hays, KS. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral 
Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Roberta “Robie” Mae Harries, age 79, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2020.Robie was born in Hill City, KS on June 16, 1940. She graduated from 
Central High School in Salina, KS and continued on to receive a Master’s
 degree in psychology from Marymount College, Salina. She also served in
 the United States Army and National Guard, she was a substance abuse 
counselor, legal secretary, and store detective for several stores in 
Salina. She was also part owner of Always Christmas in WaKeeney. Robie 
spent countless hours working in her yard and enjoying nature, interior 
decorating, and anything Christmas. Her strongest love was loving her 
husband, her daughters and her grandchildren. She also had a strong 
faith and love of Jesus Christ.Robie is survived by her husband Jim; daughters Tammy Marshall Viar, 
Wendy Marshall Persinger (David) and Teressa Williams (Don) all of 
WaKeeney; grandchildren Jennifer Dechant of Hays, KS, Amy Tonthat (Hac) 
of Waco, TX, Amerie Cavasos (Leo) of Highlands Ranch, CO, Y Gol (Gan) of
 Charlotte, NC, Sherry Hafliger of Kincaid, KS, and Tracy Hammond (Kris)
 of Burley, ID; many great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; 
and sister Ruthie McGuire of Mukilteo, WA.Robie was preceded in death by her parents Francis Hetzel and Ruth 
Pillars; siblings Doyle Hetzel, Della Evenson, and Francis White; and 
son-in-law Sam Viar Jr.Graveside services will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at WaKeeney 
Veterans’ Cemetery for family only. A memorial service will be announced
 at a later date. Pastor Steve Dinkel of Liberty Foursquare Church will 
be officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the 
Humane Society of the High Plains or Liberty Foursquare Church both of 
Hays, KS. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral 
Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Roberta 'Robie' Mae Harries

Tina Denise (Wolf) Glendy, age 61, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away 
on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born July 6, 1958 in Hill City, KS 
to Anita June (Goff) and David Francis Wolf.

Tina married Glen Newell, and together they had three children. She 
was later united in marriage to Paul Glendy on December 2, 1994. They 
were married for 25 years. Tina was a devout member of the Ogallah 
Christian Church. She and her husband were directors and she was cook at
 Cedar Bluff Christian Service Camp from 2000 to 2003. She enjoyed 
attending church activities, serving elderly members of the community 
and visiting local nursing homes, cooking, and crocheting. Tina will be 
best remembered for singing and playing guitar, and her love of her 
family and her grandchildren.

Tina is survived by her husband; mother Anita Desbien; sons Derik 
Newell and Darin Newell; daughter Amber (Curt) Wagner; stepsons Adam 
(Wendy) Glendy and David (Tara) Glendy; stepdaughter Leah (Jeremy) Jech;
 seventeen grandchildren; brothers Terry Wolf, Rick (Joyce) Scott, and 
Dan (Marti) Scott; sisters Lorene (Gary) Wetzel, Deb Scott, and Linda 
(Roger) Clark. She is preceded in death by her father David Wolf and 
stepfather Elmond Scott.

A family hosted memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at Ogallah Christian Church, with Pastor Shelby 
Crawford officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice 
Services, Inc. Donations to the organization may be sent care of Schmitt
 Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Tina Denise (Wolf) Glendy, age 61, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away 
on Wednesday, May 27, 2020. She was born July 6, 1958 in Hill City, KS 
to Anita June (Goff) and David Francis Wolf.Tina married Glen Newell, and together they had three children. She 
was later united in marriage to Paul Glendy on December 2, 1994. They 
were married for 25 years. Tina was a devout member of the Ogallah 
Christian Church. She and her husband were directors and she was cook at
 Cedar Bluff Christian Service Camp from 2000 to 2003. She enjoyed 
attending church activities, serving elderly members of the community 
and visiting local nursing homes, cooking, and crocheting. Tina will be 
best remembered for singing and playing guitar, and her love of her 
family and her grandchildren.Tina is survived by her husband; mother Anita Desbien; sons Derik 
Newell and Darin Newell; daughter Amber (Curt) Wagner; stepsons Adam 
(Wendy) Glendy and David (Tara) Glendy; stepdaughter Leah (Jeremy) Jech;
 seventeen grandchildren; brothers Terry Wolf, Rick (Joyce) Scott, and 
Dan (Marti) Scott; sisters Lorene (Gary) Wetzel, Deb Scott, and Linda 
(Roger) Clark. She is preceded in death by her father David Wolf and 
stepfather Elmond Scott.A family hosted memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 6, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at Ogallah Christian Church, with Pastor Shelby 
Crawford officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice 
Services, Inc. Donations to the organization may be sent care of Schmitt
 Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St. WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Tina Denise (Wolf) Glendy

Owen Richard Long Jr., 54, passed away May 28, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Great Bend Campus.

He was born September 16, 1965 in Oklahoma City, OK to Owen Richard Sr. and JoeAnn Bybee Long.

An area resident since 2014, he moved from Tahlequah, OK. He enjoyed photography and bird watching.

Survivors include: brother, Robert (Melissa) Long Sr., Pawnee Rock; 
sister, Christy Long, Midwest City, OK; two nephews, Robert Long Jr. and
 Charles Long, both of Oklahoma City, OK.

Cremation has taken place and service details will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Owen Long Memorial Fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Owen Richard Long Jr., 54, passed away May 28, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Great Bend Campus.He was born September 16, 1965 in Oklahoma City, OK to Owen Richard Sr. and JoeAnn Bybee Long.An area resident since 2014, he moved from Tahlequah, OK. He enjoyed photography and bird watching.Survivors include: brother, Robert (Melissa) Long Sr., Pawnee Rock; 
sister, Christy Long, Midwest City, OK; two nephews, Robert Long Jr. and
 Charles Long, both of Oklahoma City, OK.He was preceded in death by his parents.Cremation has taken place and service details will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Owen Long Memorial Fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Owen Richard Long Jr.

Ernest M. Newell, 89, a lifelong resident of Damar, Kansas, died 
peacefully, May 26, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He 
was the oldest child of 13 children born to Armond Wilfred and Ruby 
Amanda (Thybault) Newell. As the children grew, Ernie helped with the 
younger ones. Norman, the youngest even called Ernie, “Dad." His parents
 spoke French in the home and the children learned English when they 
started to school. 


Following high school graduation, he attended college at St. 
Benedicts, Atchison, Kansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army 
serving during the Korean Conflict. He was an MP during that time, 
serving as a POW Guard on Cheju-do Island. Interestingly, 50 years 
later, Ernie’s son Dan was also stationed in Korea, brought his dad a 
piece of barbed wire from the DMZ.


On May 11, 1954, Ernest and Delores (LaBarge) Newell were united in 
Holy Matrimony in St. Joseph’s Church, Damar. This is the church where 
Ernie was baptized, received the Holy Eucharist, served as an altar boy 
and attended throughout his entire life. Ernie frequently reminded his 
family that he was one of the altar boys who rang the church bell by 
manually pulling on a rope!


During their 66 years of marriage, Ernie and Delores were blessed 
with seven children: Melinda (Mindy, Debra, Steve, Greg, Joseph, Todd, 
and Dan, raised six to adulthood, welcomed 14 grandchildren, and 21 
great-grandchildren. The love the two of them shared guided them through
 many good times and the bad times. In their later years, Ernie and 
Delores could be found every afternoon watching favorite TV shows, all 
the while holding hands!


Ernie was a very busy and diversified provider for his family. He 
was a farmer for 30 plus years, an oilfield driller, worked for Boeing, a
 drywaller, a grain and seed dealer, and a chef at the Damar Country 
Kitchen. His chicken fried steaks are remembered as legendary. He 
butchered and processed the meat raised and hunted for his family as 
well as for his neighbors. With his drywalling business and café, Ernie 
employed many of the local teenagers and taught them along the way. If 
you worked for Ernie it was said to be the best trade school education 
you could get!


Being a community minded citizen, Ernie was the Mayor of Damar for 
20 years and served on the School Board. Ernie also had many hobbies and
 activities he enjoyed with his family. He was an avid hunter and 
fisherman. He loved gardening, camping, gambling at casinos and 
travelling with the family. Ernie and Delores made a trip to Hawaii for 
their 64th Wedding Anniversary. During that trip, the oldest couple was 
honored at a luau, invited onto the stage for dancing!  Ernie and 
Delores were the stars of the show by the time the evening was over. 
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; sons: Steve and Joseph 
Eugene; brothers: Alvin Newell, Norman Newell, Donald Newell; sister, 
Mary Ann Dinkel; and grandchild Nicholas Frazier. 


Leaving to mourn his passing are: his wife, Delores of Damar; 
daughters: Melinda “Mindy” Darnell (Thomas) of Damar, Debra Hallman of 
Plainville; sons: Greg Newell (Sammie Reid) of Osage Beach, Missouri, 
Todd Newell (Michelle) of Kansas City, Missouri, Dan Newell (Angel) of 
Montgomery, Alabama; brothers: Vincent Newell (Cindy) of Hays, Bernard 
Newell (Cynthia) of Concordia; sisters: Irma Laurin (Jerome) of Long 
Island, Eunice Hamel of Hays, Josephine Daugherty (Ronald) of Salina, 
Kathleen Krier (Gary) of Salina, Theresa Thompson of Beloit, Martha Nero
 of Thornton, Colorado; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.


The past few months have been very hard for Ernie as his health 
deteriorated. He still made sure he had his beloved Delores by him as 
they watched their shows. Delores once asked, “Who will hold my hand 
when you are gone?” His reply came quickly, “I will.” Their love never 
wavered. 


Just a few days before his death, Ernie got his fishing gear ready 
and had it sitting beside the porch, prepared to go at a moment’s 
notice. That gear is still there. But rest in the belief that God has 
prepared for this man of Faith a great fishing spot for him in His 
Kingdom. Ernie truly is drinking from his saucer.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ernest-M-Newell?obId=14776506#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Remembering Ernie….
Ernest M. Newell, 89, a lifelong resident of Damar, Kansas, died 
peacefully, May 26, 2020, at home, surrounded by his loving family. He 
was the oldest child of 13 children born to Armond Wilfred and Ruby 
Amanda (Thybault) Newell. As the children grew, Ernie helped with the 
younger ones. Norman, the youngest even called Ernie, “Dad." His parents
 spoke French in the home and the children learned English when they 
started to school. 
Following high school graduation, he attended college at St. 
Benedicts, Atchison, Kansas. He was a veteran of the United States Army 
serving during the Korean Conflict. He was an MP during that time, 
serving as a POW Guard on Cheju-do Island. Interestingly, 50 years 
later, Ernie’s son Dan was also stationed in Korea, brought his dad a 
piece of barbed wire from the DMZ.
On May 11, 1954, Ernest and Delores (LaBarge) Newell were united in 
Holy Matrimony in St. Joseph’s Church, Damar. This is the church where 
Ernie was baptized, received the Holy Eucharist, served as an altar boy 
and attended throughout his entire life. Ernie frequently reminded his 
family that he was one of the altar boys who rang the church bell by 
manually pulling on a rope!
During their 66 years of marriage, Ernie and Delores were blessed 
with seven children: Melinda (Mindy, Debra, Steve, Greg, Joseph, Todd, 
and Dan, raised six to adulthood, welcomed 14 grandchildren, and 21 
great-grandchildren. The love the two of them shared guided them through
 many good times and the bad times. In their later years, Ernie and 
Delores could be found every afternoon watching favorite TV shows, all 
the while holding hands!
Ernie was a very busy and diversified provider for his family. He 
was a farmer for 30 plus years, an oilfield driller, worked for Boeing, a
 drywaller, a grain and seed dealer, and a chef at the Damar Country 
Kitchen. His chicken fried steaks are remembered as legendary. He 
butchered and processed the meat raised and hunted for his family as 
well as for his neighbors. With his drywalling business and café, Ernie 
employed many of the local teenagers and taught them along the way. If 
you worked for Ernie it was said to be the best trade school education 
you could get!
Being a community minded citizen, Ernie was the Mayor of Damar for 
20 years and served on the School Board. Ernie also had many hobbies and
 activities he enjoyed with his family. He was an avid hunter and 
fisherman. He loved gardening, camping, gambling at casinos and 
travelling with the family. Ernie and Delores made a trip to Hawaii for 
their 64th Wedding Anniversary. During that trip, the oldest couple was 
honored at a luau, invited onto the stage for dancing! Ernie and 
Delores were the stars of the show by the time the evening was over. 
Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; sons: Steve and Joseph 
Eugene; brothers: Alvin Newell, Norman Newell, Donald Newell; sister, 
Mary Ann Dinkel; and grandchild Nicholas Frazier. 
Leaving to mourn his passing are: his wife, Delores of Damar; 
daughters: Melinda “Mindy” Darnell (Thomas) of Damar, Debra Hallman of 
Plainville; sons: Greg Newell (Sammie Reid) of Osage Beach, Missouri, 
Todd Newell (Michelle) of Kansas City, Missouri, Dan Newell (Angel) of 
Montgomery, Alabama; brothers: Vincent Newell (Cindy) of Hays, Bernard 
Newell (Cynthia) of Concordia; sisters: Irma Laurin (Jerome) of Long 
Island, Eunice Hamel of Hays, Josephine Daugherty (Ronald) of Salina, 
Kathleen Krier (Gary) of Salina, Theresa Thompson of Beloit, Martha Nero
 of Thornton, Colorado; 13 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
The past few months have been very hard for Ernie as his health 
deteriorated. He still made sure he had his beloved Delores by him as 
they watched their shows. Delores once asked, “Who will hold my hand 
when you are gone?” His reply came quickly, “I will.” Their love never 
wavered. 
Just a few days before his death, Ernie got his fishing gear ready 
and had it sitting beside the porch, prepared to go at a moment’s 
notice. That gear is still there. But rest in the belief that God has 
prepared for this man of Faith a great fishing spot for him in His 
Kingdom. Ernie truly is drinking from his saucer.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ernest-M-Newell?obId=14776506#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ernest M. Newell

Rosemary Bernadette (Kessen) Kiser, 85, &nbsp;was born March 24, 1935, in 
Spearville, Kansas, during the days of the Dust Bowl and Great 
Depression, and died May 22, 2020, at SunPorch of Dodge City under the 
care of Hospice of the Prairie in Dodge City, Kansas.

She was a longtime insurance claims secretary for Ford County Farm Bureau.

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents Paul B. and Helen A. 
Kessen, Spearville; sister Eileen Seidl, Dodge City; and brothers Paul 
L. Kessen, Fowler, and Lawrence Kessen, Spearville.

Rosemary is survived by her children Becky Kiser, Hays, Eric Kiser, 
Wichita, and Kathy Wilkerson and husband Jack, Dodge City; her brother 
Donald (Don) Kessen and wife Julia, Dodge City; and sister-in-law 
Gertrude (Gertie) Kessen, Fowler.

She also has four granddaughters — Megan, Katie, Bridgette, and 
Vittoria; three great-grandsons —&nbsp;Carter, Maddox, and Carter; and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

Cremation arrangements were conducted by Swaim Funeral Chapel of 
Dodge City. As per her wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial 
service.

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 </figure>Rosemary Bernadette (Kessen) Kiser, 85, &nbsp;was born March 24, 1935, in 
Spearville, Kansas, during the days of the Dust Bowl and Great 
Depression, and died May 22, 2020, at SunPorch of Dodge City under the 
care of Hospice of the Prairie in Dodge City, Kansas.She was a longtime insurance claims secretary for Ford County Farm Bureau.Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents Paul B. and Helen A. 
Kessen, Spearville; sister Eileen Seidl, Dodge City; and brothers Paul 
L. Kessen, Fowler, and Lawrence Kessen, Spearville.Rosemary is survived by her children Becky Kiser, Hays, Eric Kiser, 
Wichita, and Kathy Wilkerson and husband Jack, Dodge City; her brother 
Donald (Don) Kessen and wife Julia, Dodge City; and sister-in-law 
Gertrude (Gertie) Kessen, Fowler.She also has four granddaughters — Megan, Katie, Bridgette, and 
Vittoria; three great-grandsons —&nbsp;Carter, Maddox, and Carter; and 
numerous nieces and nephews.Cremation arrangements were conducted by Swaim Funeral Chapel of 
Dodge City. As per her wishes, there will be no visitation or memorial 
service.

Rosemary Bernadette (Kessen) Kiser

Ralph Morris Kinderknecht, age 90, of 
Ellis, Kansas passed away at his home on May 27, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on 
September 10, 1929 in rural Ellis County, Kansas to Jacob and Otillia 
(Bittel) Kinderknecht. He married Barbara Scheck on November 7, 1955 at 
St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. She preceded him in death on January 26, 
2013.&nbsp;

Ralph worked for Ellis County for 23 
years as a bridge supervisor. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Ellis, Ellis 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and the Wakeeney 
Eagles lodge. He enjoyed gardening, polka dancing, pinochle and spending
 time with his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He is survived by his&nbsp;sons, Melvin 
(Tracy) Kinderknecht of Ellis and Gilbert (Cheryl) Kinderknecht of 
Ellis; daughters, Debra Kinderknecht of Ellis and Brenda Kinderknecht of
 Hays, KS; sister Beatina Weber of Great Bend, KS, 8 grandchildren and 5
 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents; a son, Leland Kinderknecht, 7 brothers, Walter, Charles, 
Victor, Eugene, Herman, Richard, and Alan Kinderknecht; three sisters, 
Lillian Wishnuck, Iona Dinkel and Regina Goff.&nbsp;

Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 PM all at the church

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, May 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to
 St. Mary’s School. Contributions made payable to St. Mary’s School may 
be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th&nbsp; Ellis, KS 67637.

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

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 </figure>Ralph Morris Kinderknecht, age 90, of 
Ellis, Kansas passed away at his home on May 27, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on 
September 10, 1929 in rural Ellis County, Kansas to Jacob and Otillia 
(Bittel) Kinderknecht. He married Barbara Scheck on November 7, 1955 at 
St. Mary’s Church in Ellis. She preceded him in death on January 26, 
2013.&nbsp;Ralph worked for Ellis County for 23 
years as a bridge supervisor. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Ellis, Ellis 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and the Wakeeney 
Eagles lodge. He enjoyed gardening, polka dancing, pinochle and spending
 time with his family.&nbsp;&nbsp;He is survived by his&nbsp;sons, Melvin 
(Tracy) Kinderknecht of Ellis and Gilbert (Cheryl) Kinderknecht of 
Ellis; daughters, Debra Kinderknecht of Ellis and Brenda Kinderknecht of
 Hays, KS; sister Beatina Weber of Great Bend, KS, 8 grandchildren and 5
 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his 
parents; a son, Leland Kinderknecht, 7 brothers, Walter, Charles, 
Victor, Eugene, Herman, Richard, and Alan Kinderknecht; three sisters, 
Lillian Wishnuck, Iona Dinkel and Regina Goff.&nbsp;Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and Knights of Columbus rosary at 7 PM all at the churchFuneral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, May 30, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow in the St. Mary’s Cemetery.Memorial Contributions are suggested to
 St. Mary’s School. Contributions made payable to St. Mary’s School may 
be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th&nbsp; Ellis, KS 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.&nbsp;

Ralph Morris Kinderknecht

Tina Glendy, age 61, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Tina Glendy, age 61, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday May 27, 2020. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Tina Glendy

Phillipsburg resident Daniel D. Price was born July 1, 1952 in St. 
Francis, KS to Harry and Neva (Bower) Price.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully 
on May 25, 2020 with his wife by his side at the age of 67.

Dan grew up on a ranch and at the age of 11 he and his family moved 
to Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; He attended school there and graduated in 1970.&nbsp; 
One day after graduating he entered into the US Navy.&nbsp; While serving on a
 ship in Boston, MA he met his wife Mary Dunlap where they were married 
on May 4, 1973.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 25, 
1974.&nbsp;

Although he had plans to go back to school in Boston, while visiting 
in Phillipsburg, he got a job offer to work at the refinery in 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; So after a quick trip to Boston to get their belongings 
they moved back to Phillipsburg. &nbsp;While there he was proud to serve on 
the city council.&nbsp; In 1982 when the refinery closed down he, his wife 
and son moved to Boston, MA. &nbsp;During this time Dan went back to school 
and earned his Journeyman and Master Electrician License.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
working as a union electrician.&nbsp; In 2006 he moved back to Phillipsburg 
and worked for Tamko Building Products until he retired in 2017.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry and 
Neva; younger sister Carol Haas; and an infant brother Darrel.

He is survived by his wife Mary and son Danny of West
 Bridgewater, MA; daughter Ashley Kertis of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and 2 
sisters Cheryl Doggett of Denver, CO and Donna Ellis of Grenada, MS.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private family memorial service will be 
held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel, Phillipsburg with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; The 
service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
FaceBook page.

Friends may sign the book Thursday at the funeral chapel from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Daniel D. Price was born July 1, 1952 in St. 
Francis, KS to Harry and Neva (Bower) Price.&nbsp; He passed away peacefully 
on May 25, 2020 with his wife by his side at the age of 67.Dan grew up on a ranch and at the age of 11 he and his family moved 
to Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; He attended school there and graduated in 1970.&nbsp; 
One day after graduating he entered into the US Navy.&nbsp; While serving on a
 ship in Boston, MA he met his wife Mary Dunlap where they were married 
on May 4, 1973.&nbsp; He was honorably discharged from the Navy on May 25, 
1974.&nbsp;Although he had plans to go back to school in Boston, while visiting 
in Phillipsburg, he got a job offer to work at the refinery in 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; So after a quick trip to Boston to get their belongings 
they moved back to Phillipsburg. &nbsp;While there he was proud to serve on 
the city council.&nbsp; In 1982 when the refinery closed down he, his wife 
and son moved to Boston, MA. &nbsp;During this time Dan went back to school 
and earned his Journeyman and Master Electrician License.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
working as a union electrician.&nbsp; In 2006 he moved back to Phillipsburg 
and worked for Tamko Building Products until he retired in 2017.Preceding him in death were his parents, Harry and 
Neva; younger sister Carol Haas; and an infant brother Darrel.He is survived by his wife Mary and son Danny of West
 Bridgewater, MA; daughter Ashley Kertis of Wisconsin Rapids, WI; and 2 
sisters Cheryl Doggett of Denver, CO and Donna Ellis of Grenada, MS.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private family memorial service will be 
held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2020 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial 
Chapel, Phillipsburg with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; The 
service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel 
FaceBook page.Friends may sign the book Thursday at the funeral chapel from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Daniel D. Price

Joseph Patrick Feldt, age 55, of Hays, KS, passed away at his home in Hays on May 26, 2020.&nbsp;He was born on January 25, 1965, in Colby, Kansas, to Arthur and Julia (Mumm) Feldt.&nbsp; He was a 1983 graduate of Wheatland High School, Grainfield, KS and a 1984 graduate of Northwest Kansas Vocational Technical School, Goodland, KS. He married Lillian Horton in Hoisington, KS in 1992. They later divorced.

Joe was a caring individual and enjoyed working as a CNA at various locations. He also worked several years for Fuller Brush Company in Great Bend, KS and most recently for Chartwells at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.&nbsp; He enjoyed cracking jokes, taking care of people and spending time with his family.

He leaves behind his brothers Ron (Pam) of Minneapolis, KS, Larry (Angie) of Hays, KS, Chuck (Judi) of Hoxie, KS and Jim (Deann) of Abilene, KS and sisters Linda (Jim) Laevenstein of Hoxie, KS, Mary (Monty) Selensky of Hays, KS, Judy Feldt (Linda Kelly) of Pendelton, OR, brother-in-law Rick Rodda of Salina, KS, 22 nieces and nephews, 33 great nieces and great nephews, his ex-wife, Lillian, 1 step-daughter, Michelle, 3 step-grandchildren, Mercedes, Michael and Matthew and 1 step-great-granddaughter, Maddie. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Julia Feldt, a brother Gerald (Jerry) and a sister Janet Rodda,&nbsp;and infant siblings David and Diana.

Services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Committal service will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Park, Kansas at 2 PM.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Call for Help-Ellis County and Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund, Park, KS and may be sent to Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St, Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

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 </figure>Joseph Patrick Feldt, age 55, of Hays, KS, passed away at his home in Hays on May 26, 2020.&nbsp;He was born on January 25, 1965, in Colby, Kansas, to Arthur and Julia (Mumm) Feldt.&nbsp; He was a 1983 graduate of Wheatland High School, Grainfield, KS and a 1984 graduate of Northwest Kansas Vocational Technical School, Goodland, KS. He married Lillian Horton in Hoisington, KS in 1992. They later divorced.Joe was a caring individual and enjoyed working as a CNA at various locations. He also worked several years for Fuller Brush Company in Great Bend, KS and most recently for Chartwells at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.&nbsp; He enjoyed cracking jokes, taking care of people and spending time with his family.He leaves behind his brothers Ron (Pam) of Minneapolis, KS, Larry (Angie) of Hays, KS, Chuck (Judi) of Hoxie, KS and Jim (Deann) of Abilene, KS and sisters Linda (Jim) Laevenstein of Hoxie, KS, Mary (Monty) Selensky of Hays, KS, Judy Feldt (Linda Kelly) of Pendelton, OR, brother-in-law Rick Rodda of Salina, KS, 22 nieces and nephews, 33 great nieces and great nephews, his ex-wife, Lillian, 1 step-daughter, Michelle, 3 step-grandchildren, Mercedes, Michael and Matthew and 1 step-great-granddaughter, Maddie. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Julia Feldt, a brother Gerald (Jerry) and a sister Janet Rodda,&nbsp;and infant siblings David and Diana.Services will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 10:00 AM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Committal service will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Park, Kansas at 2 PM.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Call for Help-Ellis County and Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund, Park, KS and may be sent to Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine St, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Joseph Patrick Feldt

Lois Mae Kerr, 101, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at The Shepherd's Center, Cimarron, Kansas.

She was born September 10, 1918 in Peoria, Nebraska, the daughter of 
Howard and Mattie (Sleeper) Pribbeno. She grew up in Sharon Springs, 
Kansas and graduated high school in 1937. Lois and Gerald moved from 
Boulder, Colorado to Cimarron, Kansas in 1958 remaining an area resident
 for her lifetime. She attended Fort Hays State University and obtained 
her lifetime teaching certificate and worked as a teacher for K-8 in a 
one room school house. Throughout the years she taught at Wallace 
County, Hays, Westminster Colorado, Oakley, Dodge City, and Cimarron. 
She was a project leader for the Cimarron Rustlers 4-H Club and enjoyed 
passing her knowledge onto others; especially her love for sewing, 
cooking, and crocheting.

Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and she was 
the president of the United Methodist Women. She also served as the 
Sunday school secretary for countless years, and was a member of the 
ladies town coffee club, all in Cimarron.

On June 10, 1950 she married Gerald Eugene Kerr in Boulder, Colorado. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1998.

Survivors include: 2 daughters, Susan Mahurin and companion Mike 
Leahy, Dodge City, and Sandi Jordan, Sharon Springs, Kansas; 5 
Grandchildren, Jennifer Hill and husband Brian, Jason Kerr and wife 
Ashley, Amanda Kolb and husband Shawn, Megan Ross and husband Ian, and 
Ken Kerr; 18 Great Grandchildren, Jessica Messmer, Joshua Kerr, Austan 
Richman, Ashlee Richman, Kaityln Richman, Peyton Hill, Derek Hill, 
Braxton Kerr, Kyler Kerr, Westin Kerr, Mykenzie Kolb, Chandler Kolb, 
Carson Ross, Sydney Ross, Skyler Ross, Haley Kerr, Brandon Kerr, Kennedy
 Kerr; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Steve Kerr, 2 brothers, 
Howard and Glenn Pribbeno, and 2 sisters, Bernice Sehnert and Eleanor 
Carpenter.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the 
First Baptist Church, Cimarron with Rev. Richard Deimund officiating. 
Burial will follow Cimarron Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Cimarron.

The family suggests memorials to the Lois Kerr Memorial Fund in care 
of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446 Cimarron, Kansas 67835.

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 </figure>Lois Mae Kerr, 101, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at The Shepherd's Center, Cimarron, Kansas.She was born September 10, 1918 in Peoria, Nebraska, the daughter of 
Howard and Mattie (Sleeper) Pribbeno. She grew up in Sharon Springs, 
Kansas and graduated high school in 1937. Lois and Gerald moved from 
Boulder, Colorado to Cimarron, Kansas in 1958 remaining an area resident
 for her lifetime. She attended Fort Hays State University and obtained 
her lifetime teaching certificate and worked as a teacher for K-8 in a 
one room school house. Throughout the years she taught at Wallace 
County, Hays, Westminster Colorado, Oakley, Dodge City, and Cimarron. 
She was a project leader for the Cimarron Rustlers 4-H Club and enjoyed 
passing her knowledge onto others; especially her love for sewing, 
cooking, and crocheting.Lois was a member of the First United Methodist Church, and she was 
the president of the United Methodist Women. She also served as the 
Sunday school secretary for countless years, and was a member of the 
ladies town coffee club, all in Cimarron.On June 10, 1950 she married Gerald Eugene Kerr in Boulder, Colorado. He preceded her in death on February 19, 1998.Survivors include: 2 daughters, Susan Mahurin and companion Mike 
Leahy, Dodge City, and Sandi Jordan, Sharon Springs, Kansas; 5 
Grandchildren, Jennifer Hill and husband Brian, Jason Kerr and wife 
Ashley, Amanda Kolb and husband Shawn, Megan Ross and husband Ian, and 
Ken Kerr; 18 Great Grandchildren, Jessica Messmer, Joshua Kerr, Austan 
Richman, Ashlee Richman, Kaityln Richman, Peyton Hill, Derek Hill, 
Braxton Kerr, Kyler Kerr, Westin Kerr, Mykenzie Kolb, Chandler Kolb, 
Carson Ross, Sydney Ross, Skyler Ross, Haley Kerr, Brandon Kerr, Kennedy
 Kerr; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was also preceded in death by her son, Steve Kerr, 2 brothers, 
Howard and Glenn Pribbeno, and 2 sisters, Bernice Sehnert and Eleanor 
Carpenter.Funeral Service will be at 2:00 pm Saturday, May 30, 2020 at the 
First Baptist Church, Cimarron with Rev. Richard Deimund officiating. 
Burial will follow Cimarron Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Cimarron.The family suggests memorials to the Lois Kerr Memorial Fund in care 
of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 446 Cimarron, Kansas 67835.

Lois Mae Kerr

Phillipsburg resident Ryan D. Horner passed away May 22, 2020, at HaysMed in Hays, KS, at the age of 60. He was born Aug. 
19, 1959, in Phillipsburg, the son of Duane &amp; Monnie (Morgan) Horner.

Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; 2 sons, Mike of McCook,
 NE and J.R. of Polk City, IA; 2 daughters, Tandy of Tampa, FL and Jamie
 of Auburn, KS; 2 brothers, Dave &amp; Tony of Phillipsburg; 1 sister, 
Linda Waters of Stockton; 14 grandchildren &amp; 3 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Golf Club

Phillipsburg resident Ryan D. Horner passed away May 22, 2020, at HaysMed in Hays, KS, at the age of 60. He was born Aug. 
19, 1959, in Phillipsburg, the son of Duane &amp; Monnie (Morgan) Horner.Survivors include his wife Cindy of the home; 2 sons, Mike of McCook,
 NE and J.R. of Polk City, IA; 2 daughters, Tandy of Tampa, FL and Jamie
 of Auburn, KS; 2 brothers, Dave &amp; Tony of Phillipsburg; 1 sister, 
Linda Waters of Stockton; 14 grandchildren &amp; 3 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg Golf Club

Ryan D. Horner

Theodore “Ted” Gepner Jr., 92, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home in Russell.

Ted was born May 9, 1928 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Theodore, Sr. and Sara (Middleton) Gepner.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Clay Center.

Ted was united in marriage to Helen Kurtenbach in July of 1952.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Jody and Wava.&nbsp; Later in life, he was united in marriage to Carol Newman in February of 2011. &nbsp;

Ted worked in the highway construction business for over 36 years as a heavy equipment operator.&nbsp; Ted enjoyed playing bingo, going to the lake and fishing his heart out.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson and the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp; What he enjoyed the most was spending time in his recliner watching the old westerns on TV especially John Wayne.&nbsp; He was loved by everybody, he was the type that would give you a hand in need.

Ted is survived by his wife of nine years, Carol Gepner of Russell, Kansas; two son-in-laws, Allen Thompson of Beloit, Kansas and Rusty Hosier of Kirwin, Kansas; five granddaughters, Dusty Larson of Russell, Kansas, Christy Clapp (Gene) of Beloit, Kansas, Kye Boxum (Robert) of Salina, Kansas, Kelsy and Amy; grandson Kevin; eleven great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.

Ted was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Helen; two daughters, Jody and Wava; two sisters, Wilma and Judy; and five brothers, Marvin, Ernest, Paul and Leonard.

A Memorial Gathering will be held at Kirwin Lake, Kirwin, Kansas, on Saturday, May 30, 2020.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Ted Gepner Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Theodore “Ted” Gepner Jr., 92, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2020 at his home in Russell.Ted was born May 9, 1928 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Theodore, Sr. and Sara (Middleton) Gepner.&nbsp; He grew up and attended school in Clay Center.Ted was united in marriage to Helen Kurtenbach in July of 1952.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two daughters, Jody and Wava.&nbsp; Later in life, he was united in marriage to Carol Newman in February of 2011. &nbsp;Ted worked in the highway construction business for over 36 years as a heavy equipment operator.&nbsp; Ted enjoyed playing bingo, going to the lake and fishing his heart out.&nbsp; He enjoyed watching NASCAR, especially Jimmie Johnson and the Kansas City Chiefs.&nbsp; What he enjoyed the most was spending time in his recliner watching the old westerns on TV especially John Wayne.&nbsp; He was loved by everybody, he was the type that would give you a hand in need.Ted is survived by his wife of nine years, Carol Gepner of Russell, Kansas; two son-in-laws, Allen Thompson of Beloit, Kansas and Rusty Hosier of Kirwin, Kansas; five granddaughters, Dusty Larson of Russell, Kansas, Christy Clapp (Gene) of Beloit, Kansas, Kye Boxum (Robert) of Salina, Kansas, Kelsy and Amy; grandson Kevin; eleven great grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.Ted was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Helen; two daughters, Jody and Wava; two sisters, Wilma and Judy; and five brothers, Marvin, Ernest, Paul and Leonard.A Memorial Gathering will be held at Kirwin Lake, Kirwin, Kansas, on Saturday, May 30, 2020.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Ted Gepner Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Theodore 'Ted' Gepner Jr.

Alfred Zimmerman Jr., 79, of the Kansas City
 Northland, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020, at his home with 
family at his side.

Visitation for friends and family will be held from 9:30-10:45 am 
Friday, May 29, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, 
Liberty. Rosary and services will follow the visitation for family 
members. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
 suggested to Wounded Warriors or to the Alzheimer's Association.

Al was born November 10, 1940, in Hays, KS, the third of six children
 of Alfred and Clementine "Dena" (Pfeifer) Zimmerman. He graduated from 
Great Bend, KS High School in 1958. Al served in the US Navy as an 
Aerial Photographer, was a Rifle and Pistol expert, and served as a 
Seabee. He received honorable discharge on March 1, 1963. Al later 
received his Bachelor's degree at Fort Hays State University in 1967.

Al was employed at Phillips Petroleum, worked in Industrial Equipment
 sales, and owned a motel complex before he received his Missouri and 
Kansas real estate broker's licenses in 1992. He worked in the 
residential and commercial real estate industry, eventually owning Flex 
Realty in the Kansas City Northland until retirement in 2017.

Al was a lifelong Catholic, and member of St. James parish in Liberty, MO. He was also a member of the American Legion.

Along with his parents, Al was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Zimmerman, and sister, Dorothy Taylor.

Al was united in marriage to Emma Rae Ayers on March 24, 1962, in 
Hays, KS. His wife of 58 years survives him. Other family members 
include his sons, Brian Zimmerman (Kim) and Bradley Zimmerman (April); 
grandchildren, Austin Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Jackson (Alex, Sierra Hegarty,
 Marissa Zimmerman and Jacklyn Zimmerman; siblings, Larry Zimmerman, 
Dolores Gordon and Paul Zimmerman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, 
other family members and friends.

Click <a href="https://parklawnfunerals.com/obituaries/zimmerman-jr-alfred/">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Alfred Zimmerman Jr., 79, of the Kansas City
 Northland, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2020, at his home with 
family at his side.Visitation for friends and family will be held from 9:30-10:45 am 
Friday, May 29, at Park Lawn Northland Chapel, I-35 at State Route 291, 
Liberty. Rosary and services will follow the visitation for family 
members. Burial in Glenridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are
 suggested to Wounded Warriors or to the Alzheimer's Association.Al was born November 10, 1940, in Hays, KS, the third of six children
 of Alfred and Clementine "Dena" (Pfeifer) Zimmerman. He graduated from 
Great Bend, KS High School in 1958. Al served in the US Navy as an 
Aerial Photographer, was a Rifle and Pistol expert, and served as a 
Seabee. He received honorable discharge on March 1, 1963. Al later 
received his Bachelor's degree at Fort Hays State University in 1967.Al was employed at Phillips Petroleum, worked in Industrial Equipment
 sales, and owned a motel complex before he received his Missouri and 
Kansas real estate broker's licenses in 1992. He worked in the 
residential and commercial real estate industry, eventually owning Flex 
Realty in the Kansas City Northland until retirement in 2017.Al was a lifelong Catholic, and member of St. James parish in Liberty, MO. He was also a member of the American Legion.Along with his parents, Al was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Zimmerman, and sister, Dorothy Taylor.Al was united in marriage to Emma Rae Ayers on March 24, 1962, in 
Hays, KS. His wife of 58 years survives him. Other family members 
include his sons, Brian Zimmerman (Kim) and Bradley Zimmerman (April); 
grandchildren, Austin Zimmerman, Kaitlyn Jackson (Alex, Sierra Hegarty,
 Marissa Zimmerman and Jacklyn Zimmerman; siblings, Larry Zimmerman, 
Dolores Gordon and Paul Zimmerman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, 
other family members and friends.Click <a href="https://parklawnfunerals.com/obituaries/zimmerman-jr-alfred/">HERE</a> for service details.

Alfred Zimmerman Jr.

Leola Gottschalk, 95, Hays, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Via Christi Village.

She was born July 26, 1924 on the 
family farm near Liebenthal, the daughter of Joseph and Rosa (Herrman) 
Schafer.&nbsp; After graduating from high school, she earned her teacher 
certification from Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita then taught in 
several one room schoolhouses.&nbsp; On May 24, 1949 she was united in 
marriage to Raymond “Ray” Gottschalk, and they were married 43 years 
before he preceded her in death on February 22, 1993.&nbsp; Her memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Anthony Altar Society, and 
Daughters of Isabella Circle #254.&nbsp; She was a substitute teacher, worked
 in her husband Ray’s Knights of Columbus Insurance office, and was very
 active in helping her husband with the Knights of Columbus, traveling 
frequently and attending conventions together.&nbsp; She enjoyed square 
dancing, playing pinochle and bridge, weekly Bingo, vegetable gardening,
 drawing, and keeping her mind sharp with crossword and crypto quote 
puzzles.&nbsp; She was active in her church, possessed a devout faith, was a 
wonderful cook, and loved her family, attending her children’s and 
grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp;

Survivors include four sons; Darrell 
Gottschalk and wife Shirley, Dennis Gottschalk and fiancé Brenda 
Reiners, Randy Gottschalk and wife Nadine, and Paul Gottschalk, all of 
Hays, a daughter; Linda Riedel and husband Leroy of Hays, a sister; Ann 
Dechant of Leawood, a brother-in-law; Francis Haberman of Great Bend, 
fourteen grandchildren; Tonya Knoll and husband Grady, Tara Amador and 
husband Sheldon, Amy Leiker, Tracy Dague and husband Chad, Renae 
Wellbrock and husband Jake, Kerri Stecklein, Shanon Herrman and husband 
Glenn, Rhonda LaBarge and husband Marty, Ryan Gottschalk and wife Tiara,
 Travis Gottschalk and wife Cherie, Sara Leiker and husband Taylor, 
Justin Gottschalk and fiancé Joslynn Davis, Jordan Gottschalk, and 
Joshua Gottschalk, 33 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, 
and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Ray, a daughter-in-law; Silvia Gottschalk, a 
grandson-in-law; Farron Leiker, a brother; Bert Schafer, and three 
sisters; Rosemary Simpson, Coleta Haberman, and Geraldine Schafer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, May 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr.
 Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on
 Thursday at the church and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at
 6:30 pm, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 pm, all on Thursday at the
 church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or to TMP-Marian 
High School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Leola may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

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 </figure>Leola Gottschalk, 95, Hays, died Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Via Christi Village.She was born July 26, 1924 on the 
family farm near Liebenthal, the daughter of Joseph and Rosa (Herrman) 
Schafer.&nbsp; After graduating from high school, she earned her teacher 
certification from Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita then taught in 
several one room schoolhouses.&nbsp; On May 24, 1949 she was united in 
marriage to Raymond “Ray” Gottschalk, and they were married 43 years 
before he preceded her in death on February 22, 1993.&nbsp; Her memberships 
included St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Anthony Altar Society, and 
Daughters of Isabella Circle #254.&nbsp; She was a substitute teacher, worked
 in her husband Ray’s Knights of Columbus Insurance office, and was very
 active in helping her husband with the Knights of Columbus, traveling 
frequently and attending conventions together.&nbsp; She enjoyed square 
dancing, playing pinochle and bridge, weekly Bingo, vegetable gardening,
 drawing, and keeping her mind sharp with crossword and crypto quote 
puzzles.&nbsp; She was active in her church, possessed a devout faith, was a 
wonderful cook, and loved her family, attending her children’s and 
grandchildren’s activities.&nbsp;Survivors include four sons; Darrell 
Gottschalk and wife Shirley, Dennis Gottschalk and fiancé Brenda 
Reiners, Randy Gottschalk and wife Nadine, and Paul Gottschalk, all of 
Hays, a daughter; Linda Riedel and husband Leroy of Hays, a sister; Ann 
Dechant of Leawood, a brother-in-law; Francis Haberman of Great Bend, 
fourteen grandchildren; Tonya Knoll and husband Grady, Tara Amador and 
husband Sheldon, Amy Leiker, Tracy Dague and husband Chad, Renae 
Wellbrock and husband Jake, Kerri Stecklein, Shanon Herrman and husband 
Glenn, Rhonda LaBarge and husband Marty, Ryan Gottschalk and wife Tiara,
 Travis Gottschalk and wife Cherie, Sara Leiker and husband Taylor, 
Justin Gottschalk and fiancé Joslynn Davis, Jordan Gottschalk, and 
Joshua Gottschalk, 33 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, 
and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Ray, a daughter-in-law; Silvia Gottschalk, a 
grandson-in-law; Farron Leiker, a brother; Bert Schafer, and three 
sisters; Rosemary Simpson, Coleta Haberman, and Geraldine Schafer.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, May 29, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr.
 Brian Lager officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on
 Thursday at the church and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at
 6:30 pm, followed by a vigil service at 7:00 pm, all on Thursday at the
 church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Church or to TMP-Marian 
High School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Leola may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

Leola (Schafer) Gottschalk

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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 </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.

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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.

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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

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