Melanie Ann Bernbeck, 63, passed away on April 19, 2020 at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.  She was born on February 25, 1957 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio the daughter of Harold and Georgann (Mizzoni) Wagner.

She was a member of the First Christian Church of Utica where she was a Life Deaconess and a active member of CWF.  She was a teacher and a member of the RNC and the NRA.  She married Berthold "Gene" Bernbeck on Saturday, June 7th, 1986, in Utica, Kansas.  

Survivors include husband, Gene; mother, Georgann Wagner; son, Dion Bernbeck and his wife, Amanda, of Grainfield; sisters, Mary Bundy of Missouri and Doreen Wagner of Ohio; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.

Funeral service  and burial will be on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at the Utica Cemetery, Utica.

Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church.

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 </figure>Melanie Ann Bernbeck, 63, passed away on April 19, 2020 at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. She was born on February 25, 1957 in Washington Courthouse, Ohio the daughter of Harold and Georgann (Mizzoni) Wagner.She was a member of the First Christian Church of Utica where she was a Life Deaconess and a active member of CWF. She was a teacher and a member of the RNC and the NRA. She married Berthold "Gene" Bernbeck on Saturday, June 7th, 1986, in Utica, Kansas. Survivors include husband, Gene; mother, Georgann Wagner; son, Dion Bernbeck and his wife, Amanda, of Grainfield; sisters, Mary Bundy of Missouri and Doreen Wagner of Ohio; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father.Funeral service and burial will be on Thursday, April 23, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at the Utica Cemetery, Utica.Memorial contributions may be given to the First Christian Church.

Melanie Ann Bernbeck

Vernon F. Robl, 91, passed away April 20, 2020, at Ellinwood District
 Hospital, Ellinwood. He was born on October 25, 1928, in Ellinwood, the
 son of George and Loretta (Schartz) Robl. He married Marlene Schawe on 
November 19, 1955, in Great Bend. He later married Patricia (Zahn) 
Steadman on August 22, 1996, in St. John. She died February 13, 2012.

A lifetime Ellinwood resident, Vernon worked for the United States 
Postal Service in Ellinwood as a letter carrier. He retired after 34 
years of service on February 1, 1984. He was a member of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Ellinwood, a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Post 
#1187, National Association of Letter Carriers, National Association of 
Retired Federal Employees, American Legion Post #180, and Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. He was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed playing 
cards, listening to various types of music, attending concerts, and 
visiting with friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his 
family.

Survivors include, seven sons, Vincent Robl (Terry) of Broken Arrow, 
Okla., Lawrence Robl (Norma) of Ellinwood, Dale Robl (Judy) of Salina, 
Quentin Robl (Christine) of Salina, Phillip Robl (Cassindra) of Wichita,
 Mark Robl (Sally) of Coweta, Okla., and Charles Robl of Salina; a 
daughter, Rita Angione (Jeff) of Hyde Park, Vt.; a step daughter, Lisa 
Weber (Corey) of St. John; a sister, Eileen Wilson (Wayne) of 
Weatherford, Okla.; 25 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. He was
 preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Raymond Robl and 
Martin Robl.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. A private rosary and funeral service will 
be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home,
 with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Due to COVID19, a public 
livestream will be available at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net/">www.bryantfh.net</a>
 under Vernon’s obituary. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, 
with Military Rites conducted by the Kansas National Guard. Memorials 
are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Vernon F. Robl, 91, passed away April 20, 2020, at Ellinwood District
 Hospital, Ellinwood. He was born on October 25, 1928, in Ellinwood, the
 son of George and Loretta (Schartz) Robl. He married Marlene Schawe on 
November 19, 1955, in Great Bend. He later married Patricia (Zahn) 
Steadman on August 22, 1996, in St. John. She died February 13, 2012.A lifetime Ellinwood resident, Vernon worked for the United States 
Postal Service in Ellinwood as a letter carrier. He retired after 34 
years of service on February 1, 1984. He was a member of St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Ellinwood, a 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Post 
#1187, National Association of Letter Carriers, National Association of 
Retired Federal Employees, American Legion Post #180, and Veterans of 
Foreign Wars. He was a United States Army veteran. He enjoyed playing 
cards, listening to various types of music, attending concerts, and 
visiting with friends. He especially enjoyed spending time with his 
family.Survivors include, seven sons, Vincent Robl (Terry) of Broken Arrow, 
Okla., Lawrence Robl (Norma) of Ellinwood, Dale Robl (Judy) of Salina, 
Quentin Robl (Christine) of Salina, Phillip Robl (Cassindra) of Wichita,
 Mark Robl (Sally) of Coweta, Okla., and Charles Robl of Salina; a 
daughter, Rita Angione (Jeff) of Hyde Park, Vt.; a step daughter, Lisa 
Weber (Corey) of St. John; a sister, Eileen Wilson (Wayne) of 
Weatherford, Okla.; 25 grandchildren; and 29 great grandchildren. He was
 preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Raymond Robl and 
Martin Robl.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. A private rosary and funeral service will 
be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home,
 with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Due to COVID19, a public 
livestream will be available at <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net/">www.bryantfh.net</a>
 under Vernon’s obituary. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery, 
with Military Rites conducted by the Kansas National Guard. Memorials 
are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Vernon F. Robl

Patricia F. Rogers, 75, of Portis, KS died on Saturday, April 18, 
2020, at her home. &nbsp;She was born in Camden, NJ on November 23, 1944 to 
Francis &amp; Marian (Hoff) Marcello

Patricia graduated from high school and had a year of higher 
education. &nbsp;She and her husband, James, have lived in Portis for 15 
years.

Patricia&nbsp;was an accountant, however,&nbsp; she worked as the&nbsp;City Clerk for the city of Portis, KS.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Jim&nbsp;Rogers of the home, and a brother, Joe Freeman of Albuquerque, NM.

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

Patricia F. Rogers, 75, of Portis, KS died on Saturday, April 18, 
2020, at her home. &nbsp;She was born in Camden, NJ on November 23, 1944 to 
Francis &amp; Marian (Hoff) MarcelloPatricia graduated from high school and had a year of higher 
education. &nbsp;She and her husband, James, have lived in Portis for 15 
years.Patricia&nbsp;was an accountant, however,&nbsp; she worked as the&nbsp;City Clerk for the city of Portis, KS.Patricia is survived by her husband, Jim&nbsp;Rogers of the home, and a brother, Joe Freeman of Albuquerque, NM.<a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Patricia-Rogers">Clark-Gashaw Mortuary </a>is in charge of arrangements.

Patricia F. Rogers

Ronald J. Herrman, 71, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE.

He was born December 2, 1948 in Goodland, Kansas to Frank A. and Lena M. (Sponsel) Herrman.

Ron loved to spend time with family. He treasured the moments he had 
with his mom and dad, brother and sisters, and brothers and 
sisters-in-law, which he looked at as brothers and sisters rather than 
in-laws. He enjoyed spending time in Liebenthal, Kansas at family 
reunions. Here he enjoyed talking about cars and playing softball with 
family. Also, he enjoyed taking his children Ronda and Ronnie on 
exciting and entertaining car rides. Ron was a kid at heart whose 
favorite holiday had to be the 4th of July. &nbsp;When Ronnie was younger he 
would supply the neighborhood kids with fireworks. As Ron grew older he 
always made sure his grandchildren, Sydney and Hunter had enough 
fireworks to last the whole month. He enjoyed the times when his brother
 Frank would come up for the 4th.&nbsp; He thought it was so funny to light 
fireworks at Frank when he wasn’t watching and watch him run away! Ron 
was a mentor to anyone who wanted to lift weights. He enjoyed playing 
football in the street with Ronnie and the neighborhood kids at Meadows.
 He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, working on his vehicles, singing along
 to the music of his younger days, talking about the Rock Island 
Railroad, and reminiscing of when he and his siblings were younger. 
Which according to him, he was the angel and everyone else just talked 
him into doing things. All which brought him great joy and would bring a
 smile to his face. Ron loved animals and had a particular fondness of a
 poodle named Bella. He will be missed by many of us who truly knew him 
and grew up with him and others for miles around.

Ron is survived by his children, Ronda (Nathan) Weirich of Beatrice, 
NE and Ronnie Herrman of Alliance, NE; and his grandchildren, Sydney 
Weirich and Hunter Weirich both of Beatrice, NE.&nbsp; He is also survived by
 his brother, Frank (Alice) Herrman of Salina, KS; his sisters, Patty 
Wicke of Goodland, KS, Linda (Curtis) Miller of Salina, KS, Sharon 
(John) Hartman of Clifton, KS and Mary Lou (Louis) Haller of Denver, CO;
 and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Archie Wicke, and his niece, Cindy Clark.

Private family graveside services will be held Friday, April 24, 2020
 at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, KS with Father Andrew Rockers 
officiating.

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 </figure>Ronald J. Herrman, 71, died Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE.He was born December 2, 1948 in Goodland, Kansas to Frank A. and Lena M. (Sponsel) Herrman.Ron loved to spend time with family. He treasured the moments he had 
with his mom and dad, brother and sisters, and brothers and 
sisters-in-law, which he looked at as brothers and sisters rather than 
in-laws. He enjoyed spending time in Liebenthal, Kansas at family 
reunions. Here he enjoyed talking about cars and playing softball with 
family. Also, he enjoyed taking his children Ronda and Ronnie on 
exciting and entertaining car rides. Ron was a kid at heart whose 
favorite holiday had to be the 4th of July. &nbsp;When Ronnie was younger he 
would supply the neighborhood kids with fireworks. As Ron grew older he 
always made sure his grandchildren, Sydney and Hunter had enough 
fireworks to last the whole month. He enjoyed the times when his brother
 Frank would come up for the 4th.&nbsp; He thought it was so funny to light 
fireworks at Frank when he wasn’t watching and watch him run away! Ron 
was a mentor to anyone who wanted to lift weights. He enjoyed playing 
football in the street with Ronnie and the neighborhood kids at Meadows.
 He also enjoyed watching NASCAR, working on his vehicles, singing along
 to the music of his younger days, talking about the Rock Island 
Railroad, and reminiscing of when he and his siblings were younger. 
Which according to him, he was the angel and everyone else just talked 
him into doing things. All which brought him great joy and would bring a
 smile to his face. Ron loved animals and had a particular fondness of a
 poodle named Bella. He will be missed by many of us who truly knew him 
and grew up with him and others for miles around.Ron is survived by his children, Ronda (Nathan) Weirich of Beatrice, 
NE and Ronnie Herrman of Alliance, NE; and his grandchildren, Sydney 
Weirich and Hunter Weirich both of Beatrice, NE.&nbsp; He is also survived by
 his brother, Frank (Alice) Herrman of Salina, KS; his sisters, Patty 
Wicke of Goodland, KS, Linda (Curtis) Miller of Salina, KS, Sharon 
(John) Hartman of Clifton, KS and Mary Lou (Louis) Haller of Denver, CO;
 and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law, Archie Wicke, and his niece, Cindy Clark.Private family graveside services will be held Friday, April 24, 2020
 at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, KS with Father Andrew Rockers 
officiating.

Ronald Joseph Herrman

LeeRoy Berthold Schuckman, age 83, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, 
April 18, 2020, in Hays.&nbsp; He was born June 13, 1936 in LaCrosse, Kansas 
to Ludwig and Esther Schaffer Schuckman.&nbsp;

He earned his bachelors and masters degrees from Fort Hays State 
University and his specialist degree from Kansas University.&nbsp; He was an 
educator for 39 years.&nbsp; He taught and was Principal in McCracken, KS, 
Principal of LaCrosse High School and Superintendent/Principal at Almena
 (Northern Valley).&nbsp; He spent summers cutting wheat on his parent’s 
farm.&nbsp; Career highlights also include driving a lawn mower across the 
United States when he was 17 years old and earning his real-estate 
license later in life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Church and a life member of the VFW and American Legion.&nbsp; LeeRoy enjoyed
 spending time with his family, golfing, dancing and going to the lake.&nbsp;

Survivors include long-time friend Marge Rome of Victoria, KS, one 
son, Robin Schuckman and spouse, Dotty of Alma, KS, two daughters, Lisa 
Schuckman-Baus and Penny Schuckman both of Wichita, KS one brother, Eddy
 Schuckman, LaCrosse, KS, four grandchildren Annie Frank (Justin, 
Brandon Ermey (Amanda, Molly Schuckman, Dakota Schuckman (Colleen) and 
seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma Jean Kirby.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a family graveside service will be 
held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the St. Michaels Cemetery, 
LaCrosse, KS. We invite any who wish to visit the grave to celebrate 
LeeRoy’s life or you may leave comments via Facebook. Once the COVID-19 
restrictions have been lifted a public celebration of LeeRoy’s life will
 be announced.

Memorials are suggested to Hays VFW and/or Hays VFW Honor Guard. 
Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent in care of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>LeeRoy Berthold Schuckman, age 83, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, 
April 18, 2020, in Hays.&nbsp; He was born June 13, 1936 in LaCrosse, Kansas 
to Ludwig and Esther Schaffer Schuckman.&nbsp;He earned his bachelors and masters degrees from Fort Hays State 
University and his specialist degree from Kansas University.&nbsp; He was an 
educator for 39 years.&nbsp; He taught and was Principal in McCracken, KS, 
Principal of LaCrosse High School and Superintendent/Principal at Almena
 (Northern Valley).&nbsp; He spent summers cutting wheat on his parent’s 
farm.&nbsp; Career highlights also include driving a lawn mower across the 
United States when he was 17 years old and earning his real-estate 
license later in life. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Church and a life member of the VFW and American Legion.&nbsp; LeeRoy enjoyed
 spending time with his family, golfing, dancing and going to the lake.&nbsp;Survivors include long-time friend Marge Rome of Victoria, KS, one 
son, Robin Schuckman and spouse, Dotty of Alma, KS, two daughters, Lisa 
Schuckman-Baus and Penny Schuckman both of Wichita, KS one brother, Eddy
 Schuckman, LaCrosse, KS, four grandchildren Annie Frank (Justin, 
Brandon Ermey (Amanda, Molly Schuckman, Dakota Schuckman (Colleen) and 
seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Norma Jean Kirby.&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, a family graveside service will be 
held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at the St. Michaels Cemetery, 
LaCrosse, KS. We invite any who wish to visit the grave to celebrate 
LeeRoy’s life or you may leave comments via Facebook. Once the COVID-19 
restrictions have been lifted a public celebration of LeeRoy’s life will
 be announced.Memorials are suggested to Hays VFW and/or Hays VFW Honor Guard. 
Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent in care of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

LeeRoy B. Schuckman

October 20, 1928
 -
 April 19, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

October 20, 1928
 -
 April 19, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Emory 'Dwayne' Hardman

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

April 1, 1949 ~ April 20, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

Leon L. Johnson

Bernard “Bernie” Albert Schneweis, 94, passed away April 18, 2020, at
 the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.
 He was born on June 4, 1925, at Odin, to Walter &amp; Anna (Klug) 
Schneweis. He married Dolores Christina Hoffman May 27, 1953 at Great 
Bend, Kansas. She died July 13, 2013.

A lifetime area resident, Bernard was an electrician and plumber for 
Marlett &amp; Rice Engineers. He was of the Catholic faith and a member 
of the Knights of Columbus in Odin. He was a great handyman and loved to
 help people. He enjoyed bird watching, gardening, the Kansas City 
Royals, Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals. He especially 
enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include, six sons, Leon Schneweis and wife Cinda of 
Lawrence, Richard Schneweis and wife Debbie of Claflin, Mark Schneweis 
of Fallon, Nev., Paul Schneweis and wife Renee of Fort Brag, N.C., Tony 
Schneweis and wife Robin of Manhattan and Mike Schneweis of Great Bend; a
 daughter in law, Susan Schneweis of Ellinwood; a brother, Jim Schneweis
 and wife Loraine of Hoisington; seventeen grandchildren, Rachel, 
Nathan, Phillip, Fred, Jon, Cindy, Matthew, Angie, Travis, Erin, Bryce, 
Rian, Steiner, Curtis, Cierra, Christopher and Faith; and fourteen great
 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Alan 
Schneweis; an infant daughter, Bernadette Schneweis; two brothers, 
Raymond Schneweis and Tom Schneweis; and two sisters, Mary Welsh and 
Dorothy Myers.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. A public 
Vigil livestream will be available at www.bryantfh.net under Bernard's 
obituary.&nbsp; A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 
Thursday, April 23, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, 
with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Due to COVID19, a celebration of 
life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Claflin 
Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Kansas National Guard. 
Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Bernard “Bernie” Albert Schneweis, 94, passed away April 18, 2020, at
 the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend.
 He was born on June 4, 1925, at Odin, to Walter &amp; Anna (Klug) 
Schneweis. He married Dolores Christina Hoffman May 27, 1953 at Great 
Bend, Kansas. She died July 13, 2013.A lifetime area resident, Bernard was an electrician and plumber for 
Marlett &amp; Rice Engineers. He was of the Catholic faith and a member 
of the Knights of Columbus in Odin. He was a great handyman and loved to
 help people. He enjoyed bird watching, gardening, the Kansas City 
Royals, Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals. He especially 
enjoyed spending time with his family.Survivors include, six sons, Leon Schneweis and wife Cinda of 
Lawrence, Richard Schneweis and wife Debbie of Claflin, Mark Schneweis 
of Fallon, Nev., Paul Schneweis and wife Renee of Fort Brag, N.C., Tony 
Schneweis and wife Robin of Manhattan and Mike Schneweis of Great Bend; a
 daughter in law, Susan Schneweis of Ellinwood; a brother, Jim Schneweis
 and wife Loraine of Hoisington; seventeen grandchildren, Rachel, 
Nathan, Phillip, Fred, Jon, Cindy, Matthew, Angie, Travis, Erin, Bryce, 
Rian, Steiner, Curtis, Cierra, Christopher and Faith; and fourteen great
 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Alan 
Schneweis; an infant daughter, Bernadette Schneweis; two brothers, 
Raymond Schneweis and Tom Schneweis; and two sisters, Mary Welsh and 
Dorothy Myers.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 22, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. A public 
Vigil livestream will be available at www.bryantfh.net under Bernard's 
obituary.&nbsp; A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held, 
Thursday, April 23, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, 
with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Due to COVID19, a celebration of 
life will be held at a later date. Interment will be in the Claflin 
Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Kansas National Guard. 
Memorials are suggested to Meals on Wheels, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Bernard 'Bernie' Albert Schneweis

Roy Dean “Bucket” Hargitt,&nbsp;59 years old, of&nbsp;Quinter, KS, passed away on&nbsp;Sunday, March 29, 2020. Roy was born in&nbsp;Oakley, KS&nbsp;on&nbsp;June 27, 1960.&nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated from&nbsp;Quinter High School in 1978.

After high school, Roy joined the United States Marine Corps. His unit was G 2/7 Wpns Plt 1st Mar Div., where his specialty was Machine Gunner. Many fellow Marines admired him. A member of his unit described Roy as the type of person who would help others during military exercises by offering motivational words, water, or even volunteer to carry their gear for them as well as his own. While serving, he received the Rifle Marksman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Mast, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. After achieving the rank of Corporal, the commanding officer of Roy’s unit asked him to re-enlist in the Marines. Rather than make the military his career, Roy came back to Quinter in August of 1982, where he decided to settle down and establish roots.


Roy met a cute, little, redheaded waitress at the Q-Inn soon after his return to Kansas. He&nbsp;was united in marriage to&nbsp;Nadine (Pfeifer) Hargitt&nbsp;on&nbsp;December 22nd, 1984. They were married&nbsp;35 years. To this union, they had 4 kids – Jenny (Sweet Pea, Jacob (Spud, Jordon (Jo-Don, and Jayna (Pojo). He took great pride in each of his children. He enjoyed going on vacations with his family to ride ATVs at the sand dunes in Waynoka, Oklahoma. In 2012, he received the honor of becoming a grandpa with the birth of his first grandchild, Harper. He was then blessed with the addition of 2 grandsons, Rhys and Ryker. He loved spending time with each of his 3 grandkids. 


Each of Roy’s children had their own place in his heart as he showed great interest in participating in all of their individual happenings. Whether it was schoolwork, sports, music, mechanical work, Scouts, dance, outdoor fun, or other various activities, Roy was enthusiastic about being physically present and involved for each one of his kids. He cherished the moments of passing along his knowledge for their own growth and development. Roy loved having a large extended family and he always made time to see his parents and siblings.


Roy was well-known for his strong work ethic, his willingness to lend a hand without being asked, his big smile, and kind heart. He also enjoyed making people laugh with occasional practical jokes, driving his Jeep, taking trips on his motorcycle, and spending time with his dogs, Grunt and Greta. Drivers passing by on Castle Rock Road would frequently give a friendly honk when they saw him working in the garage and would often stop by for extensive conversations.

Roy&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;his wife Nadine; parents Merle and Dotty Hargitt of Quinter; his children Jenny (Hargitt) Nicholl and husband Conor of Hays, KS, Jacob Hargitt and fiancée Alexandria Russell of WaKeeney, KS, Jordon Hargitt and wife Jacee of Fort Collins, CO, and Jayna Hargitt and partner Andrew Theimer of Levant, KS; grandchildren Harper Nicholl of Hays, and Rhys and Ryker Russell of WaKeeney; siblings Maryle (Hargitt) Albin and husband Tom of Nashville, TN, Mona (Hargitt) Stewart and husband Tom of Quinter, Randall Hargitt and wife Rita of Quinter, Wendall Hargitt and wife Gina of Quinter, and Neil Hargitt and wife JoEva Hargitt of Arnold, KS; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp;

Memorial services Military honors are pending and will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a “Roy Hargitt Memorial Fund” at the Golden Plains Credit Union.&nbsp; Donations to the memorial may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Roy Dean “Bucket” Hargitt,&nbsp;59 years old, of&nbsp;Quinter, KS, passed away on&nbsp;Sunday, March 29, 2020. Roy was born in&nbsp;Oakley, KS&nbsp;on&nbsp;June 27, 1960.&nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated from&nbsp;Quinter High School in 1978.

After high school, Roy joined the United States Marine Corps. His unit was G 2/7 Wpns Plt 1st Mar Div., where his specialty was Machine Gunner. Many fellow Marines admired him. A member of his unit described Roy as the type of person who would help others during military exercises by offering motivational words, water, or even volunteer to carry their gear for them as well as his own. While serving, he received the Rifle Marksman Badge, the Good Conduct Medal, the Meritorious Mast, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. After achieving the rank of Corporal, the commanding officer of Roy’s unit asked him to re-enlist in the Marines. Rather than make the military his career, Roy came back to Quinter in August of 1982, where he decided to settle down and establish roots.
Roy met a cute, little, redheaded waitress at the Q-Inn soon after his return to Kansas. He&nbsp;was united in marriage to&nbsp;Nadine (Pfeifer) Hargitt&nbsp;on&nbsp;December 22nd, 1984. They were married&nbsp;35 years. To this union, they had 4 kids – Jenny (Sweet Pea, Jacob (Spud, Jordon (Jo-Don, and Jayna (Pojo). He took great pride in each of his children. He enjoyed going on vacations with his family to ride ATVs at the sand dunes in Waynoka, Oklahoma. In 2012, he received the honor of becoming a grandpa with the birth of his first grandchild, Harper. He was then blessed with the addition of 2 grandsons, Rhys and Ryker. He loved spending time with each of his 3 grandkids. 
Each of Roy’s children had their own place in his heart as he showed great interest in participating in all of their individual happenings. Whether it was schoolwork, sports, music, mechanical work, Scouts, dance, outdoor fun, or other various activities, Roy was enthusiastic about being physically present and involved for each one of his kids. He cherished the moments of passing along his knowledge for their own growth and development. Roy loved having a large extended family and he always made time to see his parents and siblings.
Roy was well-known for his strong work ethic, his willingness to lend a hand without being asked, his big smile, and kind heart. He also enjoyed making people laugh with occasional practical jokes, driving his Jeep, taking trips on his motorcycle, and spending time with his dogs, Grunt and Greta. Drivers passing by on Castle Rock Road would frequently give a friendly honk when they saw him working in the garage and would often stop by for extensive conversations.Roy&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;his wife Nadine; parents Merle and Dotty Hargitt of Quinter; his children Jenny (Hargitt) Nicholl and husband Conor of Hays, KS, Jacob Hargitt and fiancée Alexandria Russell of WaKeeney, KS, Jordon Hargitt and wife Jacee of Fort Collins, CO, and Jayna Hargitt and partner Andrew Theimer of Levant, KS; grandchildren Harper Nicholl of Hays, and Rhys and Ryker Russell of WaKeeney; siblings Maryle (Hargitt) Albin and husband Tom of Nashville, TN, Mona (Hargitt) Stewart and husband Tom of Quinter, Randall Hargitt and wife Rita of Quinter, Wendall Hargitt and wife Gina of Quinter, and Neil Hargitt and wife JoEva Hargitt of Arnold, KS; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.&nbsp;Memorial services Military honors are pending and will be announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers, the family has established a “Roy Hargitt Memorial Fund” at the Golden Plains Credit Union.&nbsp; Donations to the memorial may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Roy Dean 'Bucket' Hargitt

Shawn Andrew McKeon, age 49 of Osborne, KS passed away on Saturday, 
April 18th, 2020. Shawn was born on June 17th, 1970, in Bayonne, New 
Jersey, to Pamela and Andrew McKeon.&nbsp;

Shawn served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged 
in 1989. In 1990, he became an EMT. He sincerely enjoyed this job. In 
1995, he graduated from Schenectady Community College with his 
Associate’s degree in criminal justice; in 1996 he graduated from Ellis 
Hospital School of Nursing with his RN license. Shawn had a passion for 
serving others and being outdoors. He worked as a nurse and EMT for many
 years, as well as gardening and helping out on the Schoen’s farm. He 
also ran a business, Service First Computers, out of his home for 20 
years.

Shawn met the love of his life, Rita (Hageman) McKeon upon moving to 
Osborne, KS from New York. They were wed in October of 1999, and to this
 union, two children were born. Shawn is survived by his mother, Pamela 
McKeon, of Colorado Springs, CO; his wife Rita McKeon, daughter Chloe, 
and son Ty of Osborne, KS; step-daughter Laura and spouse Jeff 
Charbonneau; and granddaughter Jaci Charbonneau, all of Smith Center, 
KS.&nbsp;

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be sent to Schoen’s Funeral Home, 302 N Hersey Ave, 
Beloit, KS 67420. Memorials will be given to Parkview Care Center of 
Osborne or the McKeon Children Educational fund.

Shawn Andrew McKeon, age 49 of Osborne, KS passed away on Saturday, 
April 18th, 2020. Shawn was born on June 17th, 1970, in Bayonne, New 
Jersey, to Pamela and Andrew McKeon.&nbsp;Shawn served in the Army National Guard and was honorably discharged 
in 1989. In 1990, he became an EMT. He sincerely enjoyed this job. In 
1995, he graduated from Schenectady Community College with his 
Associate’s degree in criminal justice; in 1996 he graduated from Ellis 
Hospital School of Nursing with his RN license. Shawn had a passion for 
serving others and being outdoors. He worked as a nurse and EMT for many
 years, as well as gardening and helping out on the Schoen’s farm. He 
also ran a business, Service First Computers, out of his home for 20 
years.Shawn met the love of his life, Rita (Hageman) McKeon upon moving to 
Osborne, KS from New York. They were wed in October of 1999, and to this
 union, two children were born. Shawn is survived by his mother, Pamela 
McKeon, of Colorado Springs, CO; his wife Rita McKeon, daughter Chloe, 
and son Ty of Osborne, KS; step-daughter Laura and spouse Jeff 
Charbonneau; and granddaughter Jaci Charbonneau, all of Smith Center, 
KS.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial 
contributions may be sent to Schoen’s Funeral Home, 302 N Hersey Ave, 
Beloit, KS 67420. Memorials will be given to Parkview Care Center of 
Osborne or the McKeon Children Educational fund.

Shawn A. McKeon

Roscoe Dean Godsey, 84, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home in Gaylord , KS.

Arrangements&nbsp;are pending with All Faiths Funeal Chapel.

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 </figure>Roscoe Dean Godsey, 84, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at his home in Gaylord , KS.Arrangements&nbsp;are pending with All Faiths Funeal Chapel.

Roscoe Dean Godsey

Joann Micheli, 90, McCracken, Kansas, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her home.

Mrs. Micheli was born July 20, 1929, in McCracken, Kansas, the 
daughter of Chester and Fern (VanWinkle) Juvenal.&nbsp; She was a resident of
 McCracken, Kansas, most of her life, however, she also lived in 
Littleton, Colorado, and Houston, Texas.

A 1947 graduate of McCracken High School, McCracken, Kansas, she was 
an office administrator in education, and a florist before retiring.&nbsp; 
After retirement, she became a volunteer at St. John’s Hospice in 
Denver, Colorado.

She had a strong faith, and attended both, Methodist and Catholic churches.

Joann loved gardening and working in her yard. At the end of the day,
 she could be found sitting outside admiring the sunset with a crossword
 puzzle close by. She had fun playing Scrabble and usually came out on 
top of that game. Above all, Joann loved her grandchildren and great 
grandchilden and she was looking forward to the birth of her next great 
grandchild this coming June.&nbsp;

Joann was the type of person that you leaned into. You wanted to hear
 all of her thoughts. You somehow knew that all of her conversations 
were intimate and that you would be thinking about them for days.&nbsp; Where
 she went, she brought with her a loving, open heart. She walked through
 life with resilience and authenticity. She was your best friend who 
always met you with honesty, wit, and kindness. Because kindness is what
 she brought to every conversation as well as every situation. She was, 
without a doubt, the strongest and most gentle person that we could all 
have had the privilege to know. Joann was magic in motion and we are all
 better off to have known and loved her.&nbsp;

She married Emerson Sloan in 1951.&nbsp; This marriage ended in divorce.&nbsp; She married Bob Micheli in 1984.&nbsp; He preceded her in death.

Survivors include:&nbsp; her son, Steve Sloan, McCracken, Kansas; her 
daughter, Linda Dale, McCracken, Kansas; four grandchildren, Kelli 
Ramirez, McCracken, Kansas, Robert Sloan (Dylana, Hutchinson, Kansas, 
Audra Holland (Flynn, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Evan Dale, Denver, 
Colorado; three great grandchildren, Bella and Drake Ramirez, and Perrin
 Holland.

She was preceded in death by her parents; both of her husbands: and her sister, Jackie.

Because of the current challenges the world is facing at the present 
time, the family will host a Celebration of Life in the future, to be 
announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the McCracken Public Library, McCracken, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Joann Micheli, 90, McCracken, Kansas, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at her home.Mrs. Micheli was born July 20, 1929, in McCracken, Kansas, the 
daughter of Chester and Fern (VanWinkle) Juvenal.&nbsp; She was a resident of
 McCracken, Kansas, most of her life, however, she also lived in 
Littleton, Colorado, and Houston, Texas.A 1947 graduate of McCracken High School, McCracken, Kansas, she was 
an office administrator in education, and a florist before retiring.&nbsp; 
After retirement, she became a volunteer at St. John’s Hospice in 
Denver, Colorado.She had a strong faith, and attended both, Methodist and Catholic churches.Joann loved gardening and working in her yard. At the end of the day,
 she could be found sitting outside admiring the sunset with a crossword
 puzzle close by. She had fun playing Scrabble and usually came out on 
top of that game. Above all, Joann loved her grandchildren and great 
grandchilden and she was looking forward to the birth of her next great 
grandchild this coming June.&nbsp;Joann was the type of person that you leaned into. You wanted to hear
 all of her thoughts. You somehow knew that all of her conversations 
were intimate and that you would be thinking about them for days.&nbsp; Where
 she went, she brought with her a loving, open heart. She walked through
 life with resilience and authenticity. She was your best friend who 
always met you with honesty, wit, and kindness. Because kindness is what
 she brought to every conversation as well as every situation. She was, 
without a doubt, the strongest and most gentle person that we could all 
have had the privilege to know. Joann was magic in motion and we are all
 better off to have known and loved her.&nbsp;She married Emerson Sloan in 1951.&nbsp; This marriage ended in divorce.&nbsp; She married Bob Micheli in 1984.&nbsp; He preceded her in death.Survivors include:&nbsp; her son, Steve Sloan, McCracken, Kansas; her 
daughter, Linda Dale, McCracken, Kansas; four grandchildren, Kelli 
Ramirez, McCracken, Kansas, Robert Sloan (Dylana, Hutchinson, Kansas, 
Audra Holland (Flynn, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Evan Dale, Denver, 
Colorado; three great grandchildren, Bella and Drake Ramirez, and Perrin
 Holland.She was preceded in death by her parents; both of her husbands: and her sister, Jackie.Because of the current challenges the world is facing at the present 
time, the family will host a Celebration of Life in the future, to be 
announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the McCracken Public Library, McCracken, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Joann Micheli

Hanora Gertrude Homburg, age 87, of 
Ellis, Kansas passed away at her daughter’s home in Ellis on April 16, 
2020. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Ellis, Kansas the daughter of 
Clarence and Gertrude (Lynd) Shubert. Hanora married Arnold Homburg on 
June 19, 1965 in rural Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
November 2, 2002.

Hanora was a farmer and stockwoman. She
 was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rural Ellis where she taught 
Sunday School and was a dedicated room mother for all three of her 
children.&nbsp; She was a member of the WELCA and HDU. Hanora loved being a 
grandmother and great grandmother.&nbsp; She was a hard worker on the farm 
and had a special photogenic memory and could match baby calves and 
their mommas without ear tags.&nbsp;

She is survived by two sons, Steve 
(Jeri) Homburg, Ellis and Tim (Mary Beth) Homburg, Overland Park; her 
daughter Kathy Desaire Ellis;&nbsp; grandchildren, Danny and Kimberly 
Desaire, Hannah, Emma and Kara Homburg; step grandchildren, Korwin 
(Alicia) Wyatt, Ellis and Kasi(David) Wyatt-Smith, Olathe; great 
grandchildren, Parker and Briella Desaire, Ellis and step great 
grandchildren Aiden and Sera Wyatt, Ellis and Jude, Reese and Leo Smith 
of Olathe.

Hanora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; Clarence, Keith, Elivn and John, son-in-law, Bill Desaire.

A Celebration of life service will be 
held and announced at a later date when the gathering restrictions due 
to the Covid 19 virus have been lifted.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 Hospice at HaysMed or to St. John Lutheran, Church, Ellis. 
Contributions made payable to the organization may be mailed to Keithley
 Funeral Chapel PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Hanora Gertrude Homburg, age 87, of 
Ellis, Kansas passed away at her daughter’s home in Ellis on April 16, 
2020. She was born on October 27, 1932 in Ellis, Kansas the daughter of 
Clarence and Gertrude (Lynd) Shubert. Hanora married Arnold Homburg on 
June 19, 1965 in rural Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
November 2, 2002.Hanora was a farmer and stockwoman. She
 was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Rural Ellis where she taught 
Sunday School and was a dedicated room mother for all three of her 
children.&nbsp; She was a member of the WELCA and HDU. Hanora loved being a 
grandmother and great grandmother.&nbsp; She was a hard worker on the farm 
and had a special photogenic memory and could match baby calves and 
their mommas without ear tags.&nbsp;She is survived by two sons, Steve 
(Jeri) Homburg, Ellis and Tim (Mary Beth) Homburg, Overland Park; her 
daughter Kathy Desaire Ellis;&nbsp; grandchildren, Danny and Kimberly 
Desaire, Hannah, Emma and Kara Homburg; step grandchildren, Korwin 
(Alicia) Wyatt, Ellis and Kasi(David) Wyatt-Smith, Olathe; great 
grandchildren, Parker and Briella Desaire, Ellis and step great 
grandchildren Aiden and Sera Wyatt, Ellis and Jude, Reese and Leo Smith 
of Olathe.Hanora was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers; Clarence, Keith, Elivn and John, son-in-law, Bill Desaire.A Celebration of life service will be 
held and announced at a later date when the gathering restrictions due 
to the Covid 19 virus have been lifted.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to
 Hospice at HaysMed or to St. John Lutheran, Church, Ellis. 
Contributions made payable to the organization may be mailed to Keithley
 Funeral Chapel PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Hanora Gertrude Homburg

Jorge Saavedra, 43, passed away April 18, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned

He was born February 10, 1977 in Escondido, California; the son of Vincent and Maria I. Elizondo Saavedra.&nbsp;

Survivors include; his mother, Maria Saavedra; a son, Jorge Saavedra 
Jr.; three daughters, Rachel Saavedra, Kayle Saavedra Starlee Saavedra, 
his significant other, Amber Clark, all of Larned; a brother, Sergio 
Saavedra, Belpre; two sisters, Ileana Saavedra, Baja, California and 
Marcela Saavedra, Santa Barbara, California.

He was preceded in death by: his father Vincent Saavedra, and two sisters, Lupe Saavedra and Maria Gomez.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Jorge Saavedra memorial fund in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Jorge Saavedra, 43, passed away April 18, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, LarnedHe was born February 10, 1977 in Escondido, California; the son of Vincent and Maria I. Elizondo Saavedra.&nbsp;Survivors include; his mother, Maria Saavedra; a son, Jorge Saavedra 
Jr.; three daughters, Rachel Saavedra, Kayle Saavedra Starlee Saavedra, 
his significant other, Amber Clark, all of Larned; a brother, Sergio 
Saavedra, Belpre; two sisters, Ileana Saavedra, Baja, California and 
Marcela Saavedra, Santa Barbara, California.He was preceded in death by: his father Vincent Saavedra, and two sisters, Lupe Saavedra and Maria Gomez.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Jorge Saavedra memorial fund in care of
 Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Jorge Saavedra

Harold Edmund "Edd" Jackson, 68, passed away April 15, 2020, at his 
home in Olpe.&nbsp; He was born on July 7th, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp; He 
grew up on a ranch in the Flint Hills of Greenwood County Kan., the son 
of Harry “Hap” &amp; Kathryn (Palmer) Jackson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following the boom of the oilfields he landed in Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Eventually meeting Pamela (Day) Jackson through a mutual friend.&nbsp; On 
August 28, 1982 the two were married at their home in Great Bend.&nbsp; It 
was there they raised their three sons.&nbsp; Edd was preceded in death by 
his devoted wife of 32 years on April 7,2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After his retirement of a life long love of driving a truck for Jomax
 Pipeline Construction Co., he moved back closer to family and the Flint
 Hills.&nbsp; An active member of the Olpe community since July of 2017, he 
was part of the Lyons Club and the Olpe volunteer fire dept.&nbsp; He was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend and a member of the 
Central States Synod Companion Synod Committee.&nbsp; He Made two trips to 
Russia to further the word of Christ.&nbsp; Edd was currently attending a 
small country church, like he grew up in, the Ebenezer United Methodist 
Church in Olpe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edd enjoyed attending his grandchildren's various programs, sporting 
events, and school functions.&nbsp; He also enjoyed sharing his rich baritone
 voice in church choir and an occasional solo.&nbsp; He loved to travel, KU 
basketball, and The Kansas City Royals.&nbsp; Recently returning his 
interests in summering cattle in Greenwood County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edd is survived by his three sons,&nbsp;Jeff Jackson and wife Alexandra of
 Olpe, Chris Short and wife Jennifer of Andover, and Daylin Short of 
Lakewood, Colo.;&nbsp;nine grandchildren, Evie Jackson, Sophia Jackson, Emery
 Jackson, Harlow Jackson, Matthew Short, Christiane Short, J.T. Short, 
Claire Short, and Halle Short;&nbsp;two sisters, Kathy Drake and husband 
Raymond of Wichita and their sons Ryan, Scott and Troy Drake, and Margie
 Swisher and husband Brian of Independence and their children Bri Berry 
and Russell Swisher.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
are pending and will be announced at a later date. Memorials are 
suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Harold Edmund "Edd" Jackson, 68, passed away April 15, 2020, at his 
home in Olpe.&nbsp; He was born on July 7th, 1951, in Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp; He 
grew up on a ranch in the Flint Hills of Greenwood County Kan., the son 
of Harry “Hap” &amp; Kathryn (Palmer) Jackson.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following the boom of the oilfields he landed in Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Eventually meeting Pamela (Day) Jackson through a mutual friend.&nbsp; On 
August 28, 1982 the two were married at their home in Great Bend.&nbsp; It 
was there they raised their three sons.&nbsp; Edd was preceded in death by 
his devoted wife of 32 years on April 7,2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;After his retirement of a life long love of driving a truck for Jomax
 Pipeline Construction Co., he moved back closer to family and the Flint
 Hills.&nbsp; An active member of the Olpe community since July of 2017, he 
was part of the Lyons Club and the Olpe volunteer fire dept.&nbsp; He was a 
member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend and a member of the 
Central States Synod Companion Synod Committee.&nbsp; He Made two trips to 
Russia to further the word of Christ.&nbsp; Edd was currently attending a 
small country church, like he grew up in, the Ebenezer United Methodist 
Church in Olpe.&nbsp;&nbsp;Edd enjoyed attending his grandchildren's various programs, sporting 
events, and school functions.&nbsp; He also enjoyed sharing his rich baritone
 voice in church choir and an occasional solo.&nbsp; He loved to travel, KU 
basketball, and The Kansas City Royals.&nbsp; Recently returning his 
interests in summering cattle in Greenwood County.&nbsp;&nbsp;Edd is survived by his three sons,&nbsp;Jeff Jackson and wife Alexandra of
 Olpe, Chris Short and wife Jennifer of Andover, and Daylin Short of 
Lakewood, Colo.;&nbsp;nine grandchildren, Evie Jackson, Sophia Jackson, Emery
 Jackson, Harlow Jackson, Matthew Short, Christiane Short, J.T. Short, 
Claire Short, and Halle Short;&nbsp;two sisters, Kathy Drake and husband 
Raymond of Wichita and their sons Ryan, Scott and Troy Drake, and Margie
 Swisher and husband Brian of Independence and their children Bri Berry 
and Russell Swisher.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
are pending and will be announced at a later date. Memorials are 
suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Harold Edmund 'Edd' Jackson

Ida Marie Shelton, 88, passed away April 16, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born November 17, 1931 in La Crosse to Ralph and Roxie Woods McNemee.

A longtime area resident she was a homemaker and a secretary. She 
attended the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned and was involved with
 the Welcome Inn Senior Center, Larned.

On July 23, 1949 she married Donald Shelton in Sharon Springs, they later divorced. He passed away December 17, 2000.

Survivors include: three sons, Ronald (Marletta) Shelton, Richard 
“Dick” (Rosie) Shelton, and Kenny (Jenny) Shelton, all of Larned; 
daughter, Donna Martin, Larned; daughter-in-law Mary Shelton, Larned; 
brother Dan Sinklier, Colorado Springs, Colorado; eleven grandchildren 
and fifteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Shelton; four 
brothers Ralph McNemee, Everett McNemee, Jim Sinklier and Mike 
Sinklier.; infant sister Elizabeth Ann McNemee; and an additional set of
 parents, Clarence and Lena Unruh.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Larned Cemetery, 
Larned, with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Visitation 1:00 p.m. to 
8:00 p.m. Sunday 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.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ida Marie Shelton, 88, passed away April 16, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.She was born November 17, 1931 in La Crosse to Ralph and Roxie Woods McNemee.A longtime area resident she was a homemaker and a secretary. She 
attended the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned and was involved with
 the Welcome Inn Senior Center, Larned.On July 23, 1949 she married Donald Shelton in Sharon Springs, they later divorced. He passed away December 17, 2000.Survivors include: three sons, Ronald (Marletta) Shelton, Richard 
“Dick” (Rosie) Shelton, and Kenny (Jenny) Shelton, all of Larned; 
daughter, Donna Martin, Larned; daughter-in-law Mary Shelton, Larned; 
brother Dan Sinklier, Colorado Springs, Colorado; eleven grandchildren 
and fifteen great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Gary Shelton; four 
brothers Ralph McNemee, Everett McNemee, Jim Sinklier and Mike 
Sinklier.; infant sister Elizabeth Ann McNemee; and an additional set of
 parents, Clarence and Lena Unruh.Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday at Larned Cemetery, 
Larned, with Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Visitation 1:00 p.m. to 
8:00 p.m. Sunday 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.&nbsp;

Ida Marie Shelton

Jan E. Schneider, 79, of Osborne, KS died on Sunday, April 12, 2020 
at Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She was born on December 26, 
1940 to General Lafayette &amp; Nita (Love) Henderson at&nbsp;Bellevue, CO.

Jan's education was through the 9th grade. &nbsp;She later married Vernon L. Schneider and to this union 2 children were born.

As well as Jan being a homemaker, she was a self-employeed business owner.

Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, and son, Frank Moore.

Jan is survived by her daughter;&nbsp;Susan (Ronnie) Lynn of Osborne, KS; 
sister: Barbara Overmeyer of Loveland, CO; brother: James Henderson of 
Ft. Collins, CO; 5 grandchildren.

Jan E. Schneider, 79, of Osborne, KS died on Sunday, April 12, 2020 
at Parkview Care Center of Osborne, KS. &nbsp;She was born on December 26, 
1940 to General Lafayette &amp; Nita (Love) Henderson at&nbsp;Bellevue, CO.Jan's education was through the 9th grade. &nbsp;She later married Vernon L. Schneider and to this union 2 children were born.As well as Jan being a homemaker, she was a self-employeed business owner.Jan was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon, and son, Frank Moore.Jan is survived by her daughter;&nbsp;Susan (Ronnie) Lynn of Osborne, KS; 
sister: Barbara Overmeyer of Loveland, CO; brother: James Henderson of 
Ft. Collins, CO; 5 grandchildren.Services will be at a later date.

Jan E. Schneider

Abram S. “Abe” Goodwin, 89, passed away April 16, 2020, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on March 4, 1931, at Great Bend,
 the son of Abram &amp; Twila (Glenn) Goodwin. He married Imogene Reeves
 McCord on December 20, 1986, in Pawnee Rock. She survives.

Abram attended Great Bend High School. He moved to Cody, Wyo., in 
1948 and worked for an electrical contractor. He enlisted in the Wyoming
 National Guard, the 300th AFA BN was activated at the beginning of the 
Korean conflict. His unit was awarded two Presidential Unit citations. 
He was discharged with the rank of SFC.

Abram was a member of the St. John Episcopal Church, American Legion 
Post #180, and Great Bend Alcoholics Anonymous. He worked the last 36 
years at Midwest Energy. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, and just being
 with his family and loved ones.

Survivors include, his wife Imogene of the home; two sons, Mark 
Goodwin and wife Bokti of Vermont, and Rodney Goodwin and wife Susy of 
Lindsborg; two grandchildren, Daniel Goodwin and Andrew Goodwin; four 
stepchildren, Bill and Tanya McCord of Ellinwood, Larry and Diana McCord
 of Hawthorne, Fla., Daniel and Carolyn Maser of Great Bend, and Doug 
and Shirley Flick of Great Bend; nine step grandchildren, Shannaon 
Stephens, Dale Peterson, Christopher Maser, Brandon Maser, Ryan Flick, 
Daniel Flick, Heather Dombroski, Christopher McCord, and Jason Daily; 
and fourteen step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and a sister.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 
21, 2020, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., 
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Tim 
Singleton. Military Rites will be conducted by the Kansas National 
Guard. Memorials are suggested to The Fallen Lineman Organization, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Abram S. “Abe” Goodwin, 89, passed away April 16, 2020, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on March 4, 1931, at Great Bend,
 the son of Abram &amp; Twila (Glenn) Goodwin. He married Imogene Reeves
 McCord on December 20, 1986, in Pawnee Rock. She survives.Abram attended Great Bend High School. He moved to Cody, Wyo., in 
1948 and worked for an electrical contractor. He enlisted in the Wyoming
 National Guard, the 300th AFA BN was activated at the beginning of the 
Korean conflict. His unit was awarded two Presidential Unit citations. 
He was discharged with the rank of SFC.Abram was a member of the St. John Episcopal Church, American Legion 
Post #180, and Great Bend Alcoholics Anonymous. He worked the last 36 
years at Midwest Energy. He enjoyed traveling, gardening, and just being
 with his family and loved ones.Survivors include, his wife Imogene of the home; two sons, Mark 
Goodwin and wife Bokti of Vermont, and Rodney Goodwin and wife Susy of 
Lindsborg; two grandchildren, Daniel Goodwin and Andrew Goodwin; four 
stepchildren, Bill and Tanya McCord of Ellinwood, Larry and Diana McCord
 of Hawthorne, Fla., Daniel and Carolyn Maser of Great Bend, and Doug 
and Shirley Flick of Great Bend; nine step grandchildren, Shannaon 
Stephens, Dale Peterson, Christopher Maser, Brandon Maser, Ryan Flick, 
Daniel Flick, Heather Dombroski, Christopher McCord, and Jason Daily; 
and fourteen step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and a sister.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 
21, 2020, and 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., 
Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Tim 
Singleton. Military Rites will be conducted by the Kansas National 
Guard. Memorials are suggested to The Fallen Lineman Organization, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Abram S. 'Abe' Goodwin

Kenneth L. Fyler, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 3, 1924 in McCracken, Kansas, the son of William Haynes and Blanche Elizabeth Folsom Fyler.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1947 moving from Bison, Kansas, he was the Owner and Operator of Dairy Queen since 1948. &nbsp;

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, VFW, Scott City Shrine Club, Masonic Lodge #284, Lions Club and Eastern Star all of Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Kenneth was a US Army Veteran serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict.

On September 27, 1943 he married Vera Alberta Schlegel in Bison, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on October 18, 2008 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors included his Three Sons - Kenneth Jr. &amp; Charlene Fyler of Wichita, Kansas, Michael &amp; Melinda Fyler of McPherson, Kansas,&nbsp; Steven &amp; Loretta Fyler of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Joyce &amp; Dean Buchholz of California, Beverly Steitz of Elkhart, Kansas, Fourteen Grandchildren, Forty Four Great Grandchildren, and Twelve Great Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Vera, Two Brothers and One Sister.

Due to the current virus situation, Private Family Graveside services will be heldlater this week with Rev. Larry Danforth presiding.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County Shrine Club, Scott County VIP Center or the United Methodist Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Kenneth L. Fyler, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 3, 1924 in McCracken, Kansas, the son of William Haynes and Blanche Elizabeth Folsom Fyler.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1947 moving from Bison, Kansas, he was the Owner and Operator of Dairy Queen since 1948. &nbsp;He was a member of the United Methodist Church, VFW, Scott City Shrine Club, Masonic Lodge #284, Lions Club and Eastern Star all of Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Kenneth was a US Army Veteran serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict.On September 27, 1943 he married Vera Alberta Schlegel in Bison, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on October 18, 2008 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors included his Three Sons - Kenneth Jr. &amp; Charlene Fyler of Wichita, Kansas, Michael &amp; Melinda Fyler of McPherson, Kansas,&nbsp; Steven &amp; Loretta Fyler of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Joyce &amp; Dean Buchholz of California, Beverly Steitz of Elkhart, Kansas, Fourteen Grandchildren, Forty Four Great Grandchildren, and Twelve Great Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Vera, Two Brothers and One Sister.Due to the current virus situation, Private Family Graveside services will be heldlater this week with Rev. Larry Danforth presiding.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County Shrine Club, Scott County VIP Center or the United Methodist Church in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Kenneth L. Fyler

Bonnie Craig, age 63, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Garden City, Kansas.  She was born on July 31, 1956, the daughter of Doy and Ruth Dolsby Harp in Scott City, Kansas.

She was a long time member of the Scott City and Garden City communities and worked for USD 466 as a custodian until her retirement.

Two Children Ashley Pierce and Husband Quiton Butler of Garden City, Kansas Steven Harp of Garden City, Kansas

Three Grand Children Azure Pierce of Garden City, Kansas Paige Pierce of Garden City, Kansas Tristen Harp of Garden City, Kansas

Four Siblings Valerie Stewart of Scott City, Kansas Sue Smith of Scott City, Kansas Robert Harp of Kentucky Shelia Bailey of Greensboro, North Carolina

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Vernon Harp.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the Bonnie Craig Memorial Fund % Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

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 </figure>Bonnie Craig, age 63, died on Thursday, April 16, 2020 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on July 31, 1956, the daughter of Doy and Ruth Dolsby Harp in Scott City, Kansas.She was a long time member of the Scott City and Garden City communities and worked for USD 466 as a custodian until her retirement.Survivors include: Two Children Ashley Pierce and Husband Quiton Butler of Garden City, Kansas Steven Harp of Garden City, Kansas Three Grand Children Azure Pierce of Garden City, Kansas Paige Pierce of Garden City, Kansas Tristen Harp of Garden City, Kansas Four Siblings Valerie Stewart of Scott City, Kansas Sue Smith of Scott City, Kansas Robert Harp of Kentucky Shelia Bailey of Greensboro, North CarolinaShe was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Vernon Harp.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the Bonnie Craig Memorial Fund % Price and Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Bonnie Craig

Warren Dale Jones passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2020, at Parkview 
Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;Dale was born on July 8, 1945 to LeRoy 
"Roy" &amp; Clara Bell (Pick) Jones at the Harwood Nursing Home in 
Stockton, KS. &nbsp;Dale was one of several children.

Dale graduated from Woodston High School and attended Fort Hays State
 University. &nbsp;He was a retired member of the Phillipsburg National 
Guard.

Dale lived most of his life in the Woodston/Stockton area. &nbsp;He spent 
most of his adult life in and around the harvest field as a custom 
harvester.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale&nbsp;was quite a storyteller. &nbsp;He also enjoyed&nbsp;going to the 
horse races.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Richard 
"Duane"&nbsp;Jones;&nbsp;William E. "Bill"&nbsp;Jones; sisters: Ruth Darlene Jones; 
Marie (Jones) Dix.

Dale is survived by his children;&nbsp;son: Todd (Sherida) Jones 
of&nbsp;Wichita, KS; daughter: Kimberly (Clint) Hill of Surprise, AZ; 
brother: Kenneth (Carol) Jones of Kirwin, KS; 5 grandchildren; friend 
&amp;&nbsp;caregiver Molene Green Hartzler of Stockton, KS; and many friends 
from Oklahoma to North Dakota.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Warren Dale Jones passed away on Tuesday April 7, 2020, at Parkview 
Care Center in Osborne, KS. &nbsp;Dale was born on July 8, 1945 to LeRoy 
"Roy" &amp; Clara Bell (Pick) Jones at the Harwood Nursing Home in 
Stockton, KS. &nbsp;Dale was one of several children.Dale graduated from Woodston High School and attended Fort Hays State
 University. &nbsp;He was a retired member of the Phillipsburg National 
Guard.Dale lived most of his life in the Woodston/Stockton area. &nbsp;He spent 
most of his adult life in and around the harvest field as a custom 
harvester.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale&nbsp;was quite a storyteller. &nbsp;He also enjoyed&nbsp;going to the 
horse races.Dale was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Richard 
"Duane"&nbsp;Jones;&nbsp;William E. "Bill"&nbsp;Jones; sisters: Ruth Darlene Jones; 
Marie (Jones) Dix.Dale is survived by his children;&nbsp;son: Todd (Sherida) Jones 
of&nbsp;Wichita, KS; daughter: Kimberly (Clint) Hill of Surprise, AZ; 
brother: Kenneth (Carol) Jones of Kirwin, KS; 5 grandchildren; friend 
&amp;&nbsp;caregiver Molene Green Hartzler of Stockton, KS; and many friends 
from Oklahoma to North Dakota.A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Warren Dale Jones

Rozanne Augustine, age 87, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. 
She was born on March 11, 1933 in&nbsp;Hays, KS to Adam and Anna (Polifka) 
Walters. She married Marvin “Murph” Augustine on Sept. 23, 1954 in 
Severin, KS. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2012&nbsp;

She lived in Lacrosse, KS for 33 years 
where she was a homemaker and worked at Rick's Food Store. After she 
moved to Hays in 1989 with Murph, she worked at Hays International 
Mailing before retiring in 1998.

Survivors include three daughters: 
Debbie Wasinger and husband, Lloyd, Manhattan, Kansas, Becky Sledd, 
Overland Park, and Kelly Augustine, Shawnee, Kansas; a son, Dave 
Augustine, Lawrence, Kansas; two sisters, Eileen Leiker and husband, 
Wif,&nbsp; and Dorothy Goetz, both of Hays; and one brother, Ken Walters, 
Bend, OR; six grandchildren, Laura Wasinger, Nick Wasinger, Danielle 
Farha, Taylor Augustine, Brooke Sledd, Blake Sledd; and six 
great-grandchildren, Evan Wasinger, Max Villigram, Briggs Villigram, 
Finley Villigram, Bowen Villigram and Rory Sledd.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; four brothers, Ernest, Harold, Irvin and William Walters; one 
sister, Mary Frances Dreiling; and two grandchildren, Brady Sledd and 
Blair Sledd.

A Funeral Mass at St. Nicholas of Myra 
Church will be announced at a later date when the gathering restrictions
 due to the Covid 19 virus have been lifted. Private family burial will 
take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas
 of Myra Catholic Church, Hays. Contributions made payable to the 
organization may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel 2509
 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Rozanne Augustine, age 87, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Overland Park, Kansas. 
She was born on March 11, 1933 in&nbsp;Hays, KS to Adam and Anna (Polifka) 
Walters. She married Marvin “Murph” Augustine on Sept. 23, 1954 in 
Severin, KS. He preceded her in death on August 6, 2012&nbsp;She lived in Lacrosse, KS for 33 years 
where she was a homemaker and worked at Rick's Food Store. After she 
moved to Hays in 1989 with Murph, she worked at Hays International 
Mailing before retiring in 1998.Survivors include three daughters: 
Debbie Wasinger and husband, Lloyd, Manhattan, Kansas, Becky Sledd, 
Overland Park, and Kelly Augustine, Shawnee, Kansas; a son, Dave 
Augustine, Lawrence, Kansas; two sisters, Eileen Leiker and husband, 
Wif,&nbsp; and Dorothy Goetz, both of Hays; and one brother, Ken Walters, 
Bend, OR; six grandchildren, Laura Wasinger, Nick Wasinger, Danielle 
Farha, Taylor Augustine, Brooke Sledd, Blake Sledd; and six 
great-grandchildren, Evan Wasinger, Max Villigram, Briggs Villigram, 
Finley Villigram, Bowen Villigram and Rory Sledd.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; four brothers, Ernest, Harold, Irvin and William Walters; one 
sister, Mary Frances Dreiling; and two grandchildren, Brady Sledd and 
Blair Sledd.A Funeral Mass at St. Nicholas of Myra 
Church will be announced at a later date when the gathering restrictions
 due to the Covid 19 virus have been lifted. Private family burial will 
take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas
 of Myra Catholic Church, Hays. Contributions made payable to the 
organization may be sent in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel 2509
 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Rozanne Augustine

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

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

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

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

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
services are pending and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested to the Independent Township Public 
Library, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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

Berdetta B. Branan

Saundra L. Olson, 57, died  Sunday April 12, 2020, at her home in 
Dighton, Kansas.  Sandy was born February 27, 1963, in Johnson, Kansas,&nbsp; the daughter of Bill and Alice (Mohr) Scheferkort.


Sandy lived in Johnson and Ulysses before moving to Scott City and then 
to Dighton in 2014. She enjoyed anything arts and crafts and loved 
painting trinkets and figurines.


Survivors include her Children- Matt Scheferkort, Luke Yousey, and 
Natasha Bennett, Grandchildren- Sophie, Keith, Dakota, Isaac, and 
Coleson. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.


A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorials are 
suggested to the Saundra Olson Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com 

Saundra L. Olson, 57, died Sunday April 12, 2020, at her home in 
Dighton, Kansas. Sandy was born February 27, 1963, in Johnson, Kansas,&nbsp; the daughter of Bill and Alice (Mohr) Scheferkort.
Sandy lived in Johnson and Ulysses before moving to Scott City and then 
to Dighton in 2014. She enjoyed anything arts and crafts and loved 
painting trinkets and figurines.
Survivors include her Children- Matt Scheferkort, Luke Yousey, and 
Natasha Bennett, Grandchildren- Sophie, Keith, Dakota, Isaac, and 
Coleson. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters.
A private family service will take place at a later date. Memorials are 
suggested to the Saundra Olson Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Saundra L. Olson

Charity Pearl Brown passed away in Woodston, Kansas on April 9, 2020, at
 the age of 36. She was born in Colby, Kansas to Richard Drullinger, Sr.
 and Leona (Blair) Drullinger on July 30, 1983.


Charity grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska until high school when the 
family moved to McCook, Nebraska. She finished her GED while in McCook 
and went on to receive training as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a 
Med-Aide. Charity worked for a traveling agency that hired out CNAs and 
Med-Aides around Nebraska. She was a mother to six children: Dakota, 
JaeLynn, Bryce, Michaela, Logan, and Breanna; and to a step-daughter, 
Elayna.


Charity was so full of life, outspoken and honest to a fault. She 
had an infectious and strong personality that rubbed off on everyone she
 met. She shared her strength and wisdom with those who needed it and 
never stopped fighting for the things she wanted in life. She was 
interested in legal research, crafts, and décor. Charity was passionate 
about her Native American heritage. She will forever be remembered as 
putting her kids first, being proud of her kids, and doing anything she 
could to provide a better life for them.


Charity is survived by her mother, Leona Drullinger of McCook; 
children, Dakota Drullinger of McCook, JaeLynn (Peyton) Wayman of 
Bartley, NE, Bryce Shafer of McCook, Michael Brown of Woodston, Logan 
Brown of Woodston, Breanna Brown of Woodston, and step-daughter, Elayna 
Herbel of Woodston; siblings, Richard (Tamara) Drullinger, Jr. of 
Phillipsburg, KS, Brandon (Rebecca) Drullinger of McCook, and Kelsy 
(Kyle) Blackman of McCook; grandpa, Lewis “Roy” Drullinger of Woodston; 
nieces and nephews, Sharon, Victoria, KateLynn, Jordan, Amanda, Gabriel,
 and Ethan; and great-nephew, James.


She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Drullinger, Sr.; step-father, Darrell Roberts; and grandmother Edith Drullinger.


A private family graveside has been chosen due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A memorial service will be announced at a later.


Memorials are suggested to the Charity Brown Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Charity Pearl Brown passed away in Woodston, Kansas on April 9, 2020, at
 the age of 36. She was born in Colby, Kansas to Richard Drullinger, Sr.
 and Leona (Blair) Drullinger on July 30, 1983.
Charity grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska until high school when the 
family moved to McCook, Nebraska. She finished her GED while in McCook 
and went on to receive training as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a 
Med-Aide. Charity worked for a traveling agency that hired out CNAs and 
Med-Aides around Nebraska. She was a mother to six children: Dakota, 
JaeLynn, Bryce, Michaela, Logan, and Breanna; and to a step-daughter, 
Elayna.
Charity was so full of life, outspoken and honest to a fault. She 
had an infectious and strong personality that rubbed off on everyone she
 met. She shared her strength and wisdom with those who needed it and 
never stopped fighting for the things she wanted in life. She was 
interested in legal research, crafts, and décor. Charity was passionate 
about her Native American heritage. She will forever be remembered as 
putting her kids first, being proud of her kids, and doing anything she 
could to provide a better life for them.
Charity is survived by her mother, Leona Drullinger of McCook; 
children, Dakota Drullinger of McCook, JaeLynn (Peyton) Wayman of 
Bartley, NE, Bryce Shafer of McCook, Michael Brown of Woodston, Logan 
Brown of Woodston, Breanna Brown of Woodston, and step-daughter, Elayna 
Herbel of Woodston; siblings, Richard (Tamara) Drullinger, Jr. of 
Phillipsburg, KS, Brandon (Rebecca) Drullinger of McCook, and Kelsy 
(Kyle) Blackman of McCook; grandpa, Lewis “Roy” Drullinger of Woodston; 
nieces and nephews, Sharon, Victoria, KateLynn, Jordan, Amanda, Gabriel,
 and Ethan; and great-nephew, James.
She is preceded in death by her father, Richard Drullinger, Sr.; step-father, Darrell Roberts; and grandmother Edith Drullinger.
A private family graveside has been chosen due to the COVID-19 outbreak. A memorial service will be announced at a later.
Memorials are suggested to the Charity Brown Memorial Fund and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, Stockton, KS 67669.

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