Lloyd Wight Sims, 94, of Oakley, died Friday March 27, 2020. 


Cremation was chosen and services will take place at a later date. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Lloyd Wight Sims, 94, of Oakley, died Friday March 27, 2020. 
Cremation was chosen and services will take place at a later date. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Lloyd Wight Sims

Joan Etta Bosley, age 67, of Topeka, KS and a former resident of 
Dighton, KS, died Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at Aldersgate Village
 Nursing Home in Topeka, after a long illness. 


A native of Dighton, Joan was born on February 3, 1953 to Charles and 
Mary Alice (Durr) Bosley at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, 
Kansas.  She attended Dighton Grade School and Community High School of 
Lane County, graduating in 1971. She attended school at the University 
of Kansas, Bethany College, University of Northern Colorado, and Wichita
 State University. She studied primarily art, but also took courses that
 led her to become a licensed practical nurse. Much of her professional 
work was on a contract basis, which included working at Via Christi 
Hospital in Wichita.


Throughout her life, Joan expressed her artistic talents through her 
originally-designed needlepoints, macrame, watercolor and oil paintings.
 Many family members have samples of her work. Her art was also 
displayed at Creations of Hope Gallery in Topeka, and at Aldersgate 
Village. She simply adored her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews
 and always made a point to send them cards or gifts on their birthdays.


She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Susan Ellin (Bosley) 
Osborne. Survivors include her brother, Dennis (Audrey) of Topeka, and 
her sister, Barbara Jones (Stan) of Lawrence, KS; nieces Heather 
(Osborne) Loftus (Josh) of Spring, TX; Lindsay (Osborne) Stauss (Brian,
 Scottsdale, AZ; Malinda (Osborne) Larkin (Will, Elk Grove Village, IL;
 nephews Carl Bosley, New York City; and Cory Bosley (Anna, Valley 
Park, MO. Joan also had seven great-nieces and one great-nephew.


A graveside service will be scheduled in the future at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery in Dighton. Memorials can be made to Aldersgate Village in 
Topeka, Dighton United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice, in
 care of Boomhower Funeral Home, P.O. Box 891, Dighton, KS 67839.       
     

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 </figure>Joan Etta Bosley, age 67, of Topeka, KS and a former resident of 
Dighton, KS, died Saturday morning, March 28, 2020 at Aldersgate Village
 Nursing Home in Topeka, after a long illness. 
A native of Dighton, Joan was born on February 3, 1953 to Charles and 
Mary Alice (Durr) Bosley at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Garden City, 
Kansas. She attended Dighton Grade School and Community High School of 
Lane County, graduating in 1971. She attended school at the University 
of Kansas, Bethany College, University of Northern Colorado, and Wichita
 State University. She studied primarily art, but also took courses that
 led her to become a licensed practical nurse. Much of her professional 
work was on a contract basis, which included working at Via Christi 
Hospital in Wichita.
Throughout her life, Joan expressed her artistic talents through her 
originally-designed needlepoints, macrame, watercolor and oil paintings.
 Many family members have samples of her work. Her art was also 
displayed at Creations of Hope Gallery in Topeka, and at Aldersgate 
Village. She simply adored her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews
 and always made a point to send them cards or gifts on their birthdays.
She is predeceased by her parents and sister, Susan Ellin (Bosley) 
Osborne. Survivors include her brother, Dennis (Audrey) of Topeka, and 
her sister, Barbara Jones (Stan) of Lawrence, KS; nieces Heather 
(Osborne) Loftus (Josh) of Spring, TX; Lindsay (Osborne) Stauss (Brian,
 Scottsdale, AZ; Malinda (Osborne) Larkin (Will, Elk Grove Village, IL;
 nephews Carl Bosley, New York City; and Cory Bosley (Anna, Valley 
Park, MO. Joan also had seven great-nieces and one great-nephew.
A graveside service will be scheduled in the future at Dighton Memorial 
Cemetery in Dighton. Memorials can be made to Aldersgate Village in 
Topeka, Dighton United Methodist Church, or a charity of your choice, in
 care of Boomhower Funeral Home, P.O. Box 891, Dighton, KS 67839.

Joan Etta Bosley

Gerald E. Berls, age 78, left us suddenly and peacefully on March 26th at his home in Ellis, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was born June 7th, 1941, in Leoville, KS.

Gerald is survived by wife Annemarie Berls of Ellis, Daughter Terri 
Rohleder and family of Hays, sons Michael Berls of Santa Clara, CA., 
Brad and Brian Berls of Pocatello, ID. and three sisters Marlene Weigel 
and family of Hays, Janice Berls of Indiana, PA, and Cynthia Berls of 
Alameda CA.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gerald was preceded in death by Parents Ted and Eulalia Berls of 
Hays, first wife Brenda Kay Hardiek of Hays,&nbsp; two sisters Maureen Weaver
 of Alameda, CA.&nbsp; and Patricia Bacon of Loveland, CO.&nbsp;

Condolences and memories of Gerald may be shared with the family at:&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/Gerald-Berls

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 </figure>Gerald E. Berls, age 78, left us suddenly and peacefully on March 26th at his home in Ellis, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born June 7th, 1941, in Leoville, KS.Gerald is survived by wife Annemarie Berls of Ellis, Daughter Terri 
Rohleder and family of Hays, sons Michael Berls of Santa Clara, CA., 
Brad and Brian Berls of Pocatello, ID. and three sisters Marlene Weigel 
and family of Hays, Janice Berls of Indiana, PA, and Cynthia Berls of 
Alameda CA.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerald was preceded in death by Parents Ted and Eulalia Berls of 
Hays, first wife Brenda Kay Hardiek of Hays,&nbsp; two sisters Maureen Weaver
 of Alameda, CA.&nbsp; and Patricia Bacon of Loveland, CO.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Gerald may be shared with the family at:&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/Gerald-BerlsPrivate services will be held.

Gerald Edward Berls

Stella Regina Herrman Miller was born December 14, 1920, in 
Liebenthal, KS, to Adam and Pauline (Diehl) Herrman. She passed away by 
natural causes on March 26, 2020, at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp;Stella graduated from LaCrosse High School and attended Wichita 
Business College.&nbsp; She was a bookkeeper and ~always balanced the books 
and cash drawer to the penny. Stella was housekeeper for her uncle, 
Monsignor Herrman, until her marriage to Raymond J. Miller on August 29,
 1970. Rain or shine, they went dancing every Wednesday night and Sunday
 afternoon.&nbsp;

Stella enjoyed cards with her friends and painting. She always 
attended the family reunion and lovingly greeted her nieces and nephews 
with a kiss and let them know they were special.

Stella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Pansy Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; parents and 
siblings: Matilda Schmidt/Leiker, Bartol, Frank, Adolph, Cecelia 
Sanders, Reinhold, Agnes Klaus, John, Walter, Mary Barnes, Isabella 
Schuckman, Geneva Champlin, and infants Adam, Georgianna, and Peter.&nbsp;

Stella is survived by Jim (Karyl Ann) Miller, Carol (Bob) Stauth, two
 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, 
grand nieces and grand nephews. She will be dearly missed by her loved 
ones. Stella bid us her fond goodbye “I love you a bushel and a peck and
 a hug around your neck.” &nbsp;&nbsp;

Private graveside services were held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newton, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newton, KS, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in 
Liebenthal, KS, during the Herrman family reunion. (contact G.T. for 
details)

Stella’s family greatly appreciates the loving care given her by the staff at Asbury Park.&nbsp;

Memorial donations may be given to Asbury Park Good Samaritan Fund,
 Rivercross Hospice, St. Mary’s Catholic Church or St. Joseph’s Catholic
 Church. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 
120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton, Ks.

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 </figure>Stella Regina Herrman Miller was born December 14, 1920, in 
Liebenthal, KS, to Adam and Pauline (Diehl) Herrman. She passed away by 
natural causes on March 26, 2020, at Asbury Park in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp;Stella graduated from LaCrosse High School and attended Wichita 
Business College.&nbsp; She was a bookkeeper and ~always balanced the books 
and cash drawer to the penny. Stella was housekeeper for her uncle, 
Monsignor Herrman, until her marriage to Raymond J. Miller on August 29,
 1970. Rain or shine, they went dancing every Wednesday night and Sunday
 afternoon.&nbsp;Stella enjoyed cards with her friends and painting. She always 
attended the family reunion and lovingly greeted her nieces and nephews 
with a kiss and let them know they were special.Stella was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Pansy Club.She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; parents and 
siblings: Matilda Schmidt/Leiker, Bartol, Frank, Adolph, Cecelia 
Sanders, Reinhold, Agnes Klaus, John, Walter, Mary Barnes, Isabella 
Schuckman, Geneva Champlin, and infants Adam, Georgianna, and Peter.&nbsp;Stella is survived by Jim (Karyl Ann) Miller, Carol (Bob) Stauth, two
 grandchildren and four great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, 
grand nieces and grand nephews. She will be dearly missed by her loved 
ones. Stella bid us her fond goodbye “I love you a bushel and a peck and
 a hug around your neck.” &nbsp;&nbsp;Private graveside services were held at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Newton, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newton, KS, at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial mass will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in 
Liebenthal, KS, during the Herrman family reunion. (contact G.T. for 
details)Stella’s family greatly appreciates the loving care given her by the staff at Asbury Park.&nbsp;Memorial donations may be given to Asbury Park Good Samaritan Fund,
 Rivercross Hospice, St. Mary’s Catholic Church or St. Joseph’s Catholic
 Church. Contributions may be sent to Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, 
120 E. Broadway, Newton, Ks. 67114.Arrangements are by Broadway Colonial Funeral Home, Newton, Ks.

Stella Regina (Herrman) Miller

Caroline
 Louise (Wahl) Peterson died March 10, 2020 in Clay Center. She was born
 on the family farm near Gorham, Kan. on Sept. 6, 1934. She was the 
youngest of six children and enjoyed a great childhood of being spoiled!

Caroline
 was valedictorian of her class and graduated from Gorham Rural High 
School in 1952. She then studied at K-State, earning a degree in home 
economics education in 1956.

Caroline
 faithfully attended church at First Lutheran in Manhattan, where she 
met Don Peterson, also a K-State student. They were good supporters of 
the Lutheran Student Association, which met every Sunday evening for a 
light meal. They both ran for president of LSA and Don won.

Don
 was in ROTC and became an Air Force officer in July 1955. Don and 
Caroline were married April 23, 1956 in Danforth Chapel on the K-State 
campus.

After
 Caroline completed her degree, she joined Don at Vance AFB in Enid, 
Okla., beginning a marriage of something new every day, with many moves 
due to Don’s 26-year military career. Caroline was an active member of 
the Air Force Officers Wives Association, mentoring wives who were new 
to the military world.

The
 couple bought their first land in 1968 when Don was stationed at RAF 
Alconbury in England. After Don’s retirement, Caroline was active in the
 farming and ranching operation with her husband. The couple won the 
Washington County Soil Conservation &nbsp;Award in 1988 and Caroline was a 
member of the Natural Resource Conservation Service committee.

Caroline,
 a lifelong Lutheran, enjoyed daily devotionals as well as attending 
church to hear the pastor’s message and the beautiful music. She was an 
organist and pianist and taught piano lessons at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church in Palmer to ensure that the church would always have music.

She was an avid book reader and also enjoyed multiple magazine subscriptions to stay abreast of current affairs.

Don
 and Caroline were blessed with four children: Ann (Tracy) Caine of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; Charles (Margaret) Peterson of Lawrence, Kan.; 
Cynthia (Johnny) Guest of Florence, S.C., and Debra (Ron) Peterson of 
Overland Park, Kan.

Caroline
 was preceded in death by Don, who died in 1995, and her parents and 
four brothers. She is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren
 and nine great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Norma Strecker of 
Galatia, Kan.

Due
 to the Corona virus a private family graveside service will be held on 
Friday, April 3, 2020 at the family farm next to her husband.&nbsp; There 
will be a Memorial Service for Caroline planned at a later time for 
family and friends. &nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial 
contributions be made to Caroline L. Peterson Memorial Fund in care of 
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas 66901.&nbsp;&nbsp; There 
will be no visitation.

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 </figure>Caroline
 Louise (Wahl) Peterson died March 10, 2020 in Clay Center. She was born
 on the family farm near Gorham, Kan. on Sept. 6, 1934. She was the 
youngest of six children and enjoyed a great childhood of being spoiled!Caroline
 was valedictorian of her class and graduated from Gorham Rural High 
School in 1952. She then studied at K-State, earning a degree in home 
economics education in 1956.Caroline
 faithfully attended church at First Lutheran in Manhattan, where she 
met Don Peterson, also a K-State student. They were good supporters of 
the Lutheran Student Association, which met every Sunday evening for a 
light meal. They both ran for president of LSA and Don won.Don
 was in ROTC and became an Air Force officer in July 1955. Don and 
Caroline were married April 23, 1956 in Danforth Chapel on the K-State 
campus.After
 Caroline completed her degree, she joined Don at Vance AFB in Enid, 
Okla., beginning a marriage of something new every day, with many moves 
due to Don’s 26-year military career. Caroline was an active member of 
the Air Force Officers Wives Association, mentoring wives who were new 
to the military world.The
 couple bought their first land in 1968 when Don was stationed at RAF 
Alconbury in England. After Don’s retirement, Caroline was active in the
 farming and ranching operation with her husband. The couple won the 
Washington County Soil Conservation &nbsp;Award in 1988 and Caroline was a 
member of the Natural Resource Conservation Service committee.Caroline,
 a lifelong Lutheran, enjoyed daily devotionals as well as attending 
church to hear the pastor’s message and the beautiful music. She was an 
organist and pianist and taught piano lessons at St. Paul Lutheran 
Church in Palmer to ensure that the church would always have music.She was an avid book reader and also enjoyed multiple magazine subscriptions to stay abreast of current affairs.Don
 and Caroline were blessed with four children: Ann (Tracy) Caine of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; Charles (Margaret) Peterson of Lawrence, Kan.; 
Cynthia (Johnny) Guest of Florence, S.C., and Debra (Ron) Peterson of 
Overland Park, Kan.Caroline
 was preceded in death by Don, who died in 1995, and her parents and 
four brothers. She is survived by her four children, eight grandchildren
 and nine great-grandchildren, as well as her sister, Norma Strecker of 
Galatia, Kan.Due
 to the Corona virus a private family graveside service will be held on 
Friday, April 3, 2020 at the family farm next to her husband.&nbsp; There 
will be a Memorial Service for Caroline planned at a later time for 
family and friends. &nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial 
contributions be made to Caroline L. Peterson Memorial Fund in care of 
Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, Kansas 66901.&nbsp;&nbsp; There 
will be no visitation.

Caroline Louise (Wahl) Peterson

September 21, 1978
 -
 March 27, 2020

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Patricia-Trisha-Ann-Haffner?obId=12543074#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>September 21, 1978
 -
 March 27, 2020An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Patricia-Trisha-Ann-Haffner?obId=12543074#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Patricia 'Trisha' Ann Haffner

Richard D. “Rich” Petrik, 90, Rush Center, Kansas, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Rich was born February 11, 1930, in Rush Center, Kansas, the son of Charles F. and Fannie C. (Smrcka) Petrik.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; Rich was a graduate of the Missouri Auction School.&nbsp; Rich, together with his wife, Mary Ann, farmed and raised cattle.&nbsp; They also owned and operated Petrik Auction and Realty, La Crosse, Kansas, for many years before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

On June 11, 1951, he married Mary Ann Herrman at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death November 30, 2019.

Survivors include:&nbsp; one son, Troy Petrik, Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Tammy Leiker (Doug, Lyons, Kansas; four grandchildren, Ryan Petrik, Reece Petrik, Alisha Pennington, and Andrea Rumler; six great grandchildren, Kadin Pennington, Trey Pennington, Bailey Pennington, Harper Rumler, Arlo Rumler, and Madelyn Rumler; and one sister, Patricia Rolfs, Mesa, Arizona.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two brothers, Wayne Petrik, and Charles Petrik, Jr.

Because of the current challenges the world is facing at the present time, the funeral service and interment will be private, immediate family only. There will be no visitation.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Fair, La Crosse, 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.

Richard D. “Rich” Petrik, 90, Rush Center, Kansas, died Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Rich was born February 11, 1930, in Rush Center, Kansas, the son of Charles F. and Fannie C. (Smrcka) Petrik.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; Rich was a graduate of the Missouri Auction School.&nbsp; Rich, together with his wife, Mary Ann, farmed and raised cattle.&nbsp; They also owned and operated Petrik Auction and Realty, La Crosse, Kansas, for many years before his retirement.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.He was a United States Army veteran.On June 11, 1951, he married Mary Ann Herrman at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Liebenthal, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death November 30, 2019.Survivors include:&nbsp; one son, Troy Petrik, Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Tammy Leiker (Doug, Lyons, Kansas; four grandchildren, Ryan Petrik, Reece Petrik, Alisha Pennington, and Andrea Rumler; six great grandchildren, Kadin Pennington, Trey Pennington, Bailey Pennington, Harper Rumler, Arlo Rumler, and Madelyn Rumler; and one sister, Patricia Rolfs, Mesa, Arizona.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; and two brothers, Wayne Petrik, and Charles Petrik, Jr.Because of the current challenges the world is facing at the present time, the funeral service and interment will be private, immediate family only. There will be no visitation.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Fair, La Crosse, 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.

Richard D. 'Rich' Petrik

Carter Lane Curtis passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; Carter was 28 years old.

Carter was born in Topeka, Kansas on 
July 26, 1991.&nbsp; At the age of 3, Carter was diagnosed with Type 1 
insulin-dependent diabetes.&nbsp; He and his family and friends faced this 
disease bravely together over the next 25 years.

Carter was the youngest child of Jeff 
and Connie Curtis.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was the brother of Cathryn and Christian.&nbsp; In 
2002, Carter and his family moved from Topeka to Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Carter 
graduated from Hays High School in 2010.&nbsp; He attended the University of 
Kansas, Fort Hays State University, and Metropolitan State University of
 Denver.&nbsp; Carter moved to Denver in 2014.&nbsp; He loved Colorado and the 
mountains and was the ultimate lover of all animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carter is survived by his parents, Jeff
 and Connie Curtis, his brother Christian Curtis, sister Cathryn 
Preisner and her husband AJ Preisner, and their two daughters Ember and 
Breckyn, all of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Also surviving and relocated to Hays are 
his two furry cat friends, Aspen and Farley.&nbsp;

He is also survived by his uncle and 
aunt – John and Laurie Curtis of Manhattan, Kansas, cousins Lindsey 
Curtis and spouse Katie of Junction City, Kansas, Matthew and Andrea 
Curtis and family of Manhattan, Kansas, and Julie and Matthew Ott and 
family of Detroit, Michigan.

He is also survived by his aunt and 
uncle – Terri and Doug Taylor, cousin Heather and Bob Brouhard and 
family of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and cousin Brandon and Diana Taylor 
and family of Mandeville, Louisiana; uncle Gary Moore from Independence,
 Missouri, cousins Jacob Moore of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Eric and 
Kristin Moore and family of Independence, Missouri, Lance and Julie 
Moore and family of Kansas City, Missouri, and uncle Gregg Hartley and 
cousin Hunter Hartley of Cameron, MO.

Carter was preceded in death by his 
paternal grandparents Rex and Marge Curtis of Hays, maternal 
grandparents John and Barbara Riffle of Cameron, Missouri, and his aunt 
Donna Moore and aunt Janette Hartley.

Memorials in honor of Carter’s life are
 suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays, and also to
 the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A private
 burial service for Carter has taken place.&nbsp; A public celebration of 
Carter’s life will be held in the near future – stay tuned!&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Carter may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Carter Lane Curtis passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 in Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; Carter was 28 years old.Carter was born in Topeka, Kansas on 
July 26, 1991.&nbsp; At the age of 3, Carter was diagnosed with Type 1 
insulin-dependent diabetes.&nbsp; He and his family and friends faced this 
disease bravely together over the next 25 years.Carter was the youngest child of Jeff 
and Connie Curtis.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was the brother of Cathryn and Christian.&nbsp; In 
2002, Carter and his family moved from Topeka to Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Carter 
graduated from Hays High School in 2010.&nbsp; He attended the University of 
Kansas, Fort Hays State University, and Metropolitan State University of
 Denver.&nbsp; Carter moved to Denver in 2014.&nbsp; He loved Colorado and the 
mountains and was the ultimate lover of all animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Carter is survived by his parents, Jeff
 and Connie Curtis, his brother Christian Curtis, sister Cathryn 
Preisner and her husband AJ Preisner, and their two daughters Ember and 
Breckyn, all of Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Also surviving and relocated to Hays are 
his two furry cat friends, Aspen and Farley.&nbsp;He is also survived by his uncle and 
aunt – John and Laurie Curtis of Manhattan, Kansas, cousins Lindsey 
Curtis and spouse Katie of Junction City, Kansas, Matthew and Andrea 
Curtis and family of Manhattan, Kansas, and Julie and Matthew Ott and 
family of Detroit, Michigan.He is also survived by his aunt and 
uncle – Terri and Doug Taylor, cousin Heather and Bob Brouhard and 
family of Lake Charles, Louisiana, and cousin Brandon and Diana Taylor 
and family of Mandeville, Louisiana; uncle Gary Moore from Independence,
 Missouri, cousins Jacob Moore of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, Eric and 
Kristin Moore and family of Independence, Missouri, Lance and Julie 
Moore and family of Kansas City, Missouri, and uncle Gregg Hartley and 
cousin Hunter Hartley of Cameron, MO.Carter was preceded in death by his 
paternal grandparents Rex and Marge Curtis of Hays, maternal 
grandparents John and Barbara Riffle of Cameron, Missouri, and his aunt 
Donna Moore and aunt Janette Hartley.Memorials in honor of Carter’s life are
 suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays, and also to
 the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (jdrf.org, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A private
 burial service for Carter has taken place.&nbsp; A public celebration of 
Carter’s life will be held in the near future – stay tuned!&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Carter may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Carter Lane Curtis

  Eunice Ilene (Herman) Baetz, age 91, passed away March 23rd, 2020 at SunPorch in Smith Center, KS.


Eunice was born on December 30th, 1928 in Bellaire, KS to Ezra and 
Lora (Harsh) Herman.  Mom was the only daughter with four brothers.


Eunice met Gerald Baetz after he returned home from serving in the 
Army.  They married in Smith Center, KS on April 16th, 1948 and lived 
north of Thornburg, KS.  Mom helped Gerald farm and raise five kids, 
Linda, Michael, Cathy, Jerry and Marty.


She loved all her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great 
grandkids.  Mom loved to raise huge vegetable and flower gardens.  Mom 
had many hobbies, sewing, quilting, reading, putting puzzles together, 
playing with us kids and having picnics with the kids.


Eunice also loved her goats and other livestock, cats, dogs and 
nature.  She enjoyed sitting on the porch swing in the evening.  While 
dad was still alive, they loved to go for drives in the country.


Survivors include her daughters;   Linda (Wes) Diercks of Agra, KS 
and Cathy (Garen) Diercks of Agra, KS;   sons, Michael (Kay) Baetz of 
Agra, KS, Jerry (Pat) Baetz of Smith Center, KS and Marty (Lori) Baetz 
of Smith Center, KS;   13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 6 
great-great grandchildren.


She was preceded in death by her parents Ezra and Lora Herman, 
husband Gerald Baetz, brothers Bernard, Maynard, Clayton and Clifford 
and 2 great grandsons Adam and Aaron Lowther.

Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=12499903">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure> Eunice Ilene (Herman) Baetz, age 91, passed away March 23rd, 2020 at SunPorch in Smith Center, KS.
Eunice was born on December 30th, 1928 in Bellaire, KS to Ezra and 
Lora (Harsh) Herman. Mom was the only daughter with four brothers.
Eunice met Gerald Baetz after he returned home from serving in the 
Army. They married in Smith Center, KS on April 16th, 1948 and lived 
north of Thornburg, KS. Mom helped Gerald farm and raise five kids, 
Linda, Michael, Cathy, Jerry and Marty.
She loved all her kids, grandkids, great-grandkids and great-great 
grandkids. Mom loved to raise huge vegetable and flower gardens. Mom 
had many hobbies, sewing, quilting, reading, putting puzzles together, 
playing with us kids and having picnics with the kids.
Eunice also loved her goats and other livestock, cats, dogs and 
nature. She enjoyed sitting on the porch swing in the evening. While 
dad was still alive, they loved to go for drives in the country.
Survivors include her daughters; Linda (Wes) Diercks of Agra, KS 
and Cathy (Garen) Diercks of Agra, KS; sons, Michael (Kay) Baetz of 
Agra, KS, Jerry (Pat) Baetz of Smith Center, KS and Marty (Lori) Baetz 
of Smith Center, KS; 13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 6 
great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ezra and Lora Herman, 
husband Gerald Baetz, brothers Bernard, Maynard, Clayton and Clifford 
and 2 great grandsons Adam and Aaron Lowther.Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=12499903">HERE</a> for service details.

Eunice Ilene (Herman) Baetz

Jon Lawrence Vieux passed away on March 24 at the age of 80 years in 
Endwell, New York. Jon was a social, kind and lovely gentleman of faith 
who was born and raised on the great American prairie on June 11, 1939 
in Atwood, Kansas. He was the eldest of four sons of Marjorie (school 
librarian) and Lloyd Vieux (attorney). Jon lost his father in 1961, his 
mother in 1994 and his brothers, Charles in 1959 and Steven in 1996. 
Jon’s brother Roger is retired and currently resides in Myrtle Beach, 
South Carolina. Jon leaves behind nieces and nephews, the nine children 
of Roger and two children of Steven.


Jon graduated high school in 1958 at Ponca Military Academy in Ponca 
City, Oklahoma. Over the next several years he lived, worked and 
attended residential vocational schools in Atwood and other parts of 
Kansas and Missouri. While in Atwood Jon delivered newspapers and 
performed lawn care services. Jon was invited by friends to join them in
 enrolling at Berean Bible College in Dallas, Texas where he studied 
Bible and interned in janitorial services. Following graduation from 
Berean, Jon worked on a ranch outside of St. Louis, Missouri until 1977.
 Some friends from Berean invited Jon to move to the hill country in 
Kingsland, Texas where they were founding the Calvary Hill Gospel Church
 and Academy. Jon worked there as an assistant janitor and volunteered 
in the classroom when asked to witness about his faith to the school 
children. In January 1991 while walking, Jon was struck by a truck and 
required surgery for his injuries. Jon’s church friends stated that it 
was time for Jon to move home. He moved in with his brother Steven and 
wife Judy, nephew Jeremy and niece Vanessa. Jon enjoyed family life, 
family vacations and his fellowship there at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle 
in Vestal, New York.


Following recovery from his 1991 accident, Jon began sheltered 
employment with ARC, now Achieve in July 1991. In September 1996 Jon’s 
brother Steven passed away. This was a tragic loss for Jon and the 
family. Jeremy was studying at the University of Michigan and Vanessa 
was still in high school. During the fall of 1998 as Vanessa was moving 
away from home to study at Barnard College, Judy and Jon also made 
changes. Jon moved to an Achieve community residence in Binghamton, New 
York while Judy moved to an apartment a block away allowing the family 
to maintain close ties with Jon. As Jon aged he moved in 2015 to a ranch
 home in the Achieve residence program in Endwell, New York where he 
would no longer need to climb stairs to his bedroom. He continued to 
work at the sheltered workshop until his decision to retire in June 
2018. At that time Jon joined a Day Habilitation Program for 
socialization and recreation, enjoying his retirement years spending 
time with his family, many friends at Achieve programs, at Day Hab and 
in his religious community. Jon occupied his leisure hours at home 
reading devotional books and his Bible and watching The Waltons, old 
Westerns and other Hallmark Channel television shows.


Jon was a colorful person who loved to laugh, to tell elephant jokes, 
eat hamburgers &amp; fries, fried chicken and strawberry ice cream. He 
loved to go out to see Disney movies. To his delight he was once crowned
 King of the Achieve sponsored Valentine’s Day Dance. He enjoyed the 
company of a few girlfriends during those years and he loved to dance. 
He was a serious student of the Bible and in better days he was a 
compendium of Bible facts and verses who rarely failed to answer 
correctly when Steve quizzed him. And who could ever forget Jon’s phrase
 for a serious problem. He would say it was a “shock domain,” which so 
succinctly captured such moments in our lives. We will miss the lively 
Jon the children grew up with and the more quiet man who was a companion
 on life’s journey for so many years.


Due to the restrictions imposed on all of us by the Coronavirus 
pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date at Calvary 
Baptist Tabernacle in Vestal, New York. A private graveside service is 
planed in Atwood KS where Jon’s childhood friend, Pastor Kent Morgan 
will preside. Jon will be laid to rest along side his parents and 
brother Charles. Jon’s family thank the Achieve community residence 
program that provided years of care and kindness to Jon and, Dr. Jagraj 
Rai, and the Lourdes Hospice staff who provided comfort to Jon in his 
final days.
                                                                			

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1585424265207.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jon Lawrence Vieux passed away on March 24 at the age of 80 years in 
Endwell, New York. Jon was a social, kind and lovely gentleman of faith 
who was born and raised on the great American prairie on June 11, 1939 
in Atwood, Kansas. He was the eldest of four sons of Marjorie (school 
librarian) and Lloyd Vieux (attorney). Jon lost his father in 1961, his 
mother in 1994 and his brothers, Charles in 1959 and Steven in 1996. 
Jon’s brother Roger is retired and currently resides in Myrtle Beach, 
South Carolina. Jon leaves behind nieces and nephews, the nine children 
of Roger and two children of Steven.
Jon graduated high school in 1958 at Ponca Military Academy in Ponca 
City, Oklahoma. Over the next several years he lived, worked and 
attended residential vocational schools in Atwood and other parts of 
Kansas and Missouri. While in Atwood Jon delivered newspapers and 
performed lawn care services. Jon was invited by friends to join them in
 enrolling at Berean Bible College in Dallas, Texas where he studied 
Bible and interned in janitorial services. Following graduation from 
Berean, Jon worked on a ranch outside of St. Louis, Missouri until 1977.
 Some friends from Berean invited Jon to move to the hill country in 
Kingsland, Texas where they were founding the Calvary Hill Gospel Church
 and Academy. Jon worked there as an assistant janitor and volunteered 
in the classroom when asked to witness about his faith to the school 
children. In January 1991 while walking, Jon was struck by a truck and 
required surgery for his injuries. Jon’s church friends stated that it 
was time for Jon to move home. He moved in with his brother Steven and 
wife Judy, nephew Jeremy and niece Vanessa. Jon enjoyed family life, 
family vacations and his fellowship there at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle 
in Vestal, New York.
Following recovery from his 1991 accident, Jon began sheltered 
employment with ARC, now Achieve in July 1991. In September 1996 Jon’s 
brother Steven passed away. This was a tragic loss for Jon and the 
family. Jeremy was studying at the University of Michigan and Vanessa 
was still in high school. During the fall of 1998 as Vanessa was moving 
away from home to study at Barnard College, Judy and Jon also made 
changes. Jon moved to an Achieve community residence in Binghamton, New 
York while Judy moved to an apartment a block away allowing the family 
to maintain close ties with Jon. As Jon aged he moved in 2015 to a ranch
 home in the Achieve residence program in Endwell, New York where he 
would no longer need to climb stairs to his bedroom. He continued to 
work at the sheltered workshop until his decision to retire in June 
2018. At that time Jon joined a Day Habilitation Program for 
socialization and recreation, enjoying his retirement years spending 
time with his family, many friends at Achieve programs, at Day Hab and 
in his religious community. Jon occupied his leisure hours at home 
reading devotional books and his Bible and watching The Waltons, old 
Westerns and other Hallmark Channel television shows.
Jon was a colorful person who loved to laugh, to tell elephant jokes, 
eat hamburgers &amp; fries, fried chicken and strawberry ice cream. He 
loved to go out to see Disney movies. To his delight he was once crowned
 King of the Achieve sponsored Valentine’s Day Dance. He enjoyed the 
company of a few girlfriends during those years and he loved to dance. 
He was a serious student of the Bible and in better days he was a 
compendium of Bible facts and verses who rarely failed to answer 
correctly when Steve quizzed him. And who could ever forget Jon’s phrase
 for a serious problem. He would say it was a “shock domain,” which so 
succinctly captured such moments in our lives. We will miss the lively 
Jon the children grew up with and the more quiet man who was a companion
 on life’s journey for so many years.
Due to the restrictions imposed on all of us by the Coronavirus 
pandemic, a memorial service will be held at a later date at Calvary 
Baptist Tabernacle in Vestal, New York. A private graveside service is 
planed in Atwood KS where Jon’s childhood friend, Pastor Kent Morgan 
will preside. Jon will be laid to rest along side his parents and 
brother Charles. Jon’s family thank the Achieve community residence 
program that provided years of care and kindness to Jon and, Dr. Jagraj 
Rai, and the Lourdes Hospice staff who provided comfort to Jon in his 
final days.

Jon Lawrence Vieux

Audrey Ann Pavlicek was born July 14, 1942 in Oberlin, KS to Donald 
Charles and Mary Christine (Fisher) Lemman. She passed away March 26, 
2020 in Oberlin at the age of 77.


Audrey grew up in Oberlin, KS and graduated from Decatur County High
 School in 1960. She went on to graduate from McCook Jr. College in 1962
 and Kearney College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary 
Education. Audrey married Murry Dean Pavlicek on October 26, 1961 at the
 Oberlin Covenant Church. She began her teaching career at a Country 
School in District 91 in Frontier County, NE for six years teaching K-8 
grades then in 1968 they moved to McCook, NE and she taught 4th Grade at
 Eastward Elementary for three years. In 1971, she taught Preschool in 
Denver before returning to Oberlin in 1974. Audrey started out as a 
substitute teacher then taught at Norcatur Elementary School 1st-3rd 
grades for 10 years until the school closed in 1985. She then began 
teaching at Oberlin Elementary School, teaching one year of 
Kindergarten, then 5th grade, and finished her career teaching 1st grade
 until her retirement in 2004. She loved teaching so much that she 
continued tutoring students during the summer. Audrey loved having her 
student do plays/programs. She would have Murry help build the sets and 
set them up. 


Audrey loved her family and had many fond memories of growing up 
with her cousins, playing cowboys and Indians, paper dolls, coloring and
 reading. Audrey sold Home Interiors for 10 years, earning a trip to 
Hawaii for two, which she traded in for a trip to Florida for four. The 
whole family got to go to Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Busch 
Gardens. She was a member of KNEA and was a past president of the 
Lioness Club. Audrey loved reading, embroidery and making doll clothes 
for Kelli and Kristi’s dolls. She also enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo 
and watching Days of Our Lives and Dallas. 


Audrey devoted her life to her parents, sisters and brother, 
husband, daughters, nieces and nephews and her beloved grandchildren. 
She attended every event possible that her family was involved in. She 
spent many hours babysitting Kerri’s boys while she worked and got her 
master’s degree. She valued family and loved family reunions; she was 
their rock. Audrey had a beautiful smile and was rarely seen without it.
 Her family will never forget “Audrey is a good girl”.


Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary Lemman;
 sister, Dona VanPelt and brothers-in-law, Roy VanPelt and Steve Newton.
 She is survived by her husband, Murry of the home; children: Kelli 
Butherus (Daniel) of Wichita, KS and Kerri Schippers (Marvin Kaus) of 
Hoxie, KS; siblings: Janet Wright (Stephen) of Hays, KS, Donnie Lemman 
(Gerry) of Hays, KS, Carol Hodson (Scott) of Omaha, NE; brother-in-law, 
Cletus Knipp of Hays, KS; sister-in-law, Marcia Lemman of Salina, KS; 
grandchildren: Kollyn Schippers of Oberlin, KS, Mark Schippers of Colby,
 KS, Luke Schippers of Hoxie, KS, Clay and Erin Butherus of Wichita, KS 
and 16 nieces and nephews.


Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, March 30, 2020 at Pauls 
Funeral Home for immediate family only. Burial will follow at Oberlin 
Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-5:00 pm Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Pauls 
Funeral Home in Oberlin. Public is welcome but we will need to limit the
 numbers in the building and social distancing practices must be 
followed. Memorial contributions may be made to Decatur Health Systems 
or the Oberlin City Library. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1585341349246.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Audrey Ann Pavlicek was born July 14, 1942 in Oberlin, KS to Donald 
Charles and Mary Christine (Fisher) Lemman. She passed away March 26, 
2020 in Oberlin at the age of 77.
Audrey grew up in Oberlin, KS and graduated from Decatur County High
 School in 1960. She went on to graduate from McCook Jr. College in 1962
 and Kearney College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary 
Education. Audrey married Murry Dean Pavlicek on October 26, 1961 at the
 Oberlin Covenant Church. She began her teaching career at a Country 
School in District 91 in Frontier County, NE for six years teaching K-8 
grades then in 1968 they moved to McCook, NE and she taught 4th Grade at
 Eastward Elementary for three years. In 1971, she taught Preschool in 
Denver before returning to Oberlin in 1974. Audrey started out as a 
substitute teacher then taught at Norcatur Elementary School 1st-3rd 
grades for 10 years until the school closed in 1985. She then began 
teaching at Oberlin Elementary School, teaching one year of 
Kindergarten, then 5th grade, and finished her career teaching 1st grade
 until her retirement in 2004. She loved teaching so much that she 
continued tutoring students during the summer. Audrey loved having her 
student do plays/programs. She would have Murry help build the sets and 
set them up. 
Audrey loved her family and had many fond memories of growing up 
with her cousins, playing cowboys and Indians, paper dolls, coloring and
 reading. Audrey sold Home Interiors for 10 years, earning a trip to 
Hawaii for two, which she traded in for a trip to Florida for four. The 
whole family got to go to Walt Disney World, Sea World, and Busch 
Gardens. She was a member of KNEA and was a past president of the 
Lioness Club. Audrey loved reading, embroidery and making doll clothes 
for Kelli and Kristi’s dolls. She also enjoyed bowling, playing Bingo 
and watching Days of Our Lives and Dallas. 
Audrey devoted her life to her parents, sisters and brother, 
husband, daughters, nieces and nephews and her beloved grandchildren. 
She attended every event possible that her family was involved in. She 
spent many hours babysitting Kerri’s boys while she worked and got her 
master’s degree. She valued family and loved family reunions; she was 
their rock. Audrey had a beautiful smile and was rarely seen without it.
 Her family will never forget “Audrey is a good girl”.
Audrey was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Mary Lemman;
 sister, Dona VanPelt and brothers-in-law, Roy VanPelt and Steve Newton.
 She is survived by her husband, Murry of the home; children: Kelli 
Butherus (Daniel) of Wichita, KS and Kerri Schippers (Marvin Kaus) of 
Hoxie, KS; siblings: Janet Wright (Stephen) of Hays, KS, Donnie Lemman 
(Gerry) of Hays, KS, Carol Hodson (Scott) of Omaha, NE; brother-in-law, 
Cletus Knipp of Hays, KS; sister-in-law, Marcia Lemman of Salina, KS; 
grandchildren: Kollyn Schippers of Oberlin, KS, Mark Schippers of Colby,
 KS, Luke Schippers of Hoxie, KS, Clay and Erin Butherus of Wichita, KS 
and 16 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 am Monday, March 30, 2020 at Pauls 
Funeral Home for immediate family only. Burial will follow at Oberlin 
Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-5:00 pm Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Pauls 
Funeral Home in Oberlin. Public is welcome but we will need to limit the
 numbers in the building and social distancing practices must be 
followed. Memorial contributions may be made to Decatur Health Systems 
or the Oberlin City Library. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Audrey Ann Pavlicek

Dale G. Zimmerman, 54, passed away March 26, 2020, at Chase County 
Care &amp; Rehab, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. He was born on June 7, 1965, at
 Great Bend, Kan., the son of LaVern &amp; Dianna (Diehl) Zimmerman.

He was a repairman for Sears for 23 years. He was of the Catholic faith. Dale enjoyed casinos and drag racing.

Survivors include, his parents, LaVern and Dianna Zimmerman; wife, 
Candy of El Dorado; and one sister, Patricia Morgan and husband Kim of 
Owasso, Okla.

There will be no viewing or services at this time as cremation has 
taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later 
date. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Fund at GBCF, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1585332115156.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dale G. Zimmerman, 54, passed away March 26, 2020, at Chase County 
Care &amp; Rehab, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. He was born on June 7, 1965, at
 Great Bend, Kan., the son of LaVern &amp; Dianna (Diehl) Zimmerman.He was a repairman for Sears for 23 years. He was of the Catholic faith. Dale enjoyed casinos and drag racing.Survivors include, his parents, LaVern and Dianna Zimmerman; wife, 
Candy of El Dorado; and one sister, Patricia Morgan and husband Kim of 
Owasso, Okla.There will be no viewing or services at this time as cremation has 
taken place. A private family memorial service will be held at a later 
date. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Fund at GBCF, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Dale G. Zimmerman

John Bernard Stramel, age 74 of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday March 22, 2020, in Hays.&nbsp; He was born July 28, 1945 in WaKeeney, Kansas to Rudy and Matilda (Wessel) Stramel. On May 30, 1969 he married Linda Marie (Riggs).

John had worked as a millwright building feedmills and grain elevators. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam in 1967-1968. He said many times the country home he tended wasn’t his, it all belongs to the Lord, he was just tending it. Psalms 23 or John 14 were his favorite bible verses.&nbsp;

He is survived by his wife, Linda; a sister Mary (Delbert) Stefan, Cimarron, KS; and&nbsp; numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Cliff, Jim and Bill, and a nephew, Scott.

Cremation was chosen and his wishes were to have no services. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays, or The Shepherd’s Chapel, PO Box 416, Gravette, AR 72736-0416.

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>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1585330886539.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John Bernard Stramel, age 74 of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday March 22, 2020, in Hays.&nbsp; He was born July 28, 1945 in WaKeeney, Kansas to Rudy and Matilda (Wessel) Stramel. On May 30, 1969 he married Linda Marie (Riggs).John had worked as a millwright building feedmills and grain elevators. He was a US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam in 1967-1968. He said many times the country home he tended wasn’t his, it all belongs to the Lord, he was just tending it. Psalms 23 or John 14 were his favorite bible verses.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife, Linda; a sister Mary (Delbert) Stefan, Cimarron, KS; and&nbsp; numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Cliff, Jim and Bill, and a nephew, Scott.Cremation was chosen and his wishes were to have no services. Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Hays, or The Shepherd’s Chapel, PO Box 416, Gravette, AR 72736-0416.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>

John Bernard Stramel

Ruth Mae (Nuss) Critser, 91, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in WaKeeney, KS.


  Ruth was born May 4, 1928 in the country home of her grandparents, in 
Wheatland Township, Barton County, KS, the tenth child of Reinhold and 
Amalia (Beisel) Nuss.&nbsp; 

  She was baptized Lutheran on May 20, 
1928 in Stickney, KS.&nbsp; She was confirmed on April 18, 1943 in Great 
Bend, KS at Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; 

  Growing up in the 
country, she attended three years in a one room school.&nbsp; Her parents 
moved to Great Bend, KS where she attended three years of high school. 
Ruth received her GED High School Diploma in 1971 while living in 
WaKeeney, KS. She continued her education by taking some college 
courses.

  Ruth started working at age 16 babysitting for 
neighbors’ children. She was a clerk at the Five &amp; Ten Store and 
J.S. Dillions Grocery Store.&nbsp; Ruth worked at the Fairmont Ice Cream 
Store that was operated by her mother.&nbsp; There she met her soul mate, Bob
 Critser, in May of 1944.&nbsp; Ruth and Bob were married August 2, 1946 at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS. They were blessed with 7 
children. They moved to WaKeeney, KS in 1953 where they raised their 
family and built their life. Ruth’s family was her pride and joy. While 
raising their children, Ruth was an active leader in Scouting and youth 
work. She enjoyed embroidering, sewing for her family. She made 
clothing, dolls, aprons, curtains, blankets, tea towels and many other 
projects. 

  Ruth and Bob owned the Coast to Coast Hardware 
Store in WaKeeney where several family members worked.&nbsp; They sold the 
store in 1973 and moved out to their farm south of WaKeeney. &nbsp;Ruth 
enjoyed planting large gardens and canning what she grew. Ruth was an 
avid historian she documented her family’s genealogy in vast volumes on 
her and Bob's families. &nbsp;She treasured photographs, making scrapbooks 
and sharing them with her family. &nbsp;She loved the outdoors and went 
camping, hunting and fishing with Bob, family and friends. They both 
enjoyed traveling and went on many wonderful trips. In June of 2007, 
Ruth and Bob moved into town and sold their family farm.

  Ruth
 was never too busy to help others when needed and volunteered in all 
kinds of community activities.&nbsp; Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran 
Church and stayed active in the Ladies Aid, Dorcus Group and other 
church functions. Ruth was a member of VFW Auxiliary 3449 since 1976, 
she became a lifetime member on June 21, 2016 and received her 40-year 
membership pin. &nbsp;She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Diehards 
Friends Group at Cedar Bluff Lake, she was also a lifetime member of 
Eagles. Ruth volunteered for Hospice of Trego County. 

  She 
was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons, John Eric and 
Marion Douglas Critser, two daughters, infant daughter, Pearl M. Critser
 and Audrey L. Macke, seven brothers, Roland, LeRoy, Ervin, Clarence, 
Gerhardt, Ray Jr. and Wilbur Nuss, four sisters, Josephine Sutton, Irene
 Ledford, Berneice Hillman and Ruby Manweiler.

  Ruth is 
survived by three loving daughters, Lorine (Jim) Kuhn of Kingsland, TX, 
Connie (Ron) Herdt of Smith Center, Nancy (Ron) Nichol of Hill City; a 
sister, Virginia (Carl) Harmony of Great Bend, 18 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren.

Private family services will be held at 
11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020&nbsp; at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 
S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will take place in WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS, Tuesday,
 March 31, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.

A public celebration of Ruth's life will be scheduled at a later date.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1585316496378.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth Mae (Nuss) Critser, 91, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home in WaKeeney, KS.
 Ruth was born May 4, 1928 in the country home of her grandparents, in 
Wheatland Township, Barton County, KS, the tenth child of Reinhold and 
Amalia (Beisel) Nuss.&nbsp; She was baptized Lutheran on May 20, 
1928 in Stickney, KS.&nbsp; She was confirmed on April 18, 1943 in Great 
Bend, KS at Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Growing up in the 
country, she attended three years in a one room school.&nbsp; Her parents 
moved to Great Bend, KS where she attended three years of high school. 
Ruth received her GED High School Diploma in 1971 while living in 
WaKeeney, KS. She continued her education by taking some college 
courses. Ruth started working at age 16 babysitting for 
neighbors’ children. She was a clerk at the Five &amp; Ten Store and 
J.S. Dillions Grocery Store.&nbsp; Ruth worked at the Fairmont Ice Cream 
Store that was operated by her mother.&nbsp; There she met her soul mate, Bob
 Critser, in May of 1944.&nbsp; Ruth and Bob were married August 2, 1946 at 
Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS. They were blessed with 7 
children. They moved to WaKeeney, KS in 1953 where they raised their 
family and built their life. Ruth’s family was her pride and joy. While 
raising their children, Ruth was an active leader in Scouting and youth 
work. She enjoyed embroidering, sewing for her family. She made 
clothing, dolls, aprons, curtains, blankets, tea towels and many other 
projects. Ruth and Bob owned the Coast to Coast Hardware 
Store in WaKeeney where several family members worked.&nbsp; They sold the 
store in 1973 and moved out to their farm south of WaKeeney. &nbsp;Ruth 
enjoyed planting large gardens and canning what she grew. Ruth was an 
avid historian she documented her family’s genealogy in vast volumes on 
her and Bob's families. &nbsp;She treasured photographs, making scrapbooks 
and sharing them with her family. &nbsp;She loved the outdoors and went 
camping, hunting and fishing with Bob, family and friends. They both 
enjoyed traveling and went on many wonderful trips. In June of 2007, 
Ruth and Bob moved into town and sold their family farm. Ruth
 was never too busy to help others when needed and volunteered in all 
kinds of community activities.&nbsp; Ruth was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran 
Church and stayed active in the Ladies Aid, Dorcus Group and other 
church functions. Ruth was a member of VFW Auxiliary 3449 since 1976, 
she became a lifetime member on June 21, 2016 and received her 40-year 
membership pin. &nbsp;She was also a member of the Red Hat Society, Diehards 
Friends Group at Cedar Bluff Lake, she was also a lifetime member of 
Eagles. Ruth volunteered for Hospice of Trego County. She 
was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sons, John Eric and 
Marion Douglas Critser, two daughters, infant daughter, Pearl M. Critser
 and Audrey L. Macke, seven brothers, Roland, LeRoy, Ervin, Clarence, 
Gerhardt, Ray Jr. and Wilbur Nuss, four sisters, Josephine Sutton, Irene
 Ledford, Berneice Hillman and Ruby Manweiler. Ruth is 
survived by three loving daughters, Lorine (Jim) Kuhn of Kingsland, TX, 
Connie (Ron) Herdt of Smith Center, Nancy (Ron) Nichol of Hill City; a 
sister, Virginia (Carl) Harmony of Great Bend, 18 grandchildren and 31 
great-grandchildren.Private family services will be held at 
11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 31, 2020&nbsp; at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 
S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Randy Hill officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will take place in WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS, Tuesday,
 March 31, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.A public celebration of Ruth's life will be scheduled at a later date.

Ruth M. Critser

Ann Elaine Currie, age 92 of Stockton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 
2020 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.  Ann was born on 
May 25, 1927 in Concordia, Kansas, grew up in Washington and Manhattan, 
KS and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1945.  Following high 
school, she attended Kansas State University and earned a bachelor’s 
degree in Home Economics Education in 1949 and taught went on to teach 
Home Economics at WaKeeney High School.  Ann was united in marriage to 
Kenneth Clifford Currie on December 21, 1952.  They moved to Stockton in
 1957.


Ann worked a number of years at the Stockton Public Library 
particularly enjoying the Children’s Story Hour and Crafts.  She was a 
60+ year member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton teaching 
Sunday school, serving dinners and receptions and participating in the 
Women’s Society.  An avid follower of Stockton High School, she attended
 activities until just a few years ago.  Ann belonged to many service 
organizations and was particularly active in P.E.O.  Flower gardening 
and sewing/quilting were lifelong interests.  There was a no more 
passionate K-state fan and she was especially proud that her 
granddaughter was a 4th generation Wildcat.


Ann was a devoted mother and is survived by her children, Randall 
(Lisa) Currie of Garden City, KS and Marty Currie (Doug Degler) of 
Hayward, WI; brothers Bill (Helen) Neff, Portage, MI and John (Lorraine)
 Neff, Farmington, CT; sister, Ruth Smethers Olathe, KS; and 1 special 
granddaughter, Amanda Currie of Garden City, KS.


Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband and life partner, Ken and parents, Leonard and Margaret (Ferguson) Neff. 


A memorial service will be held at a later date.  


Memorials are suggested to the  Kenneth C. Currie Agricultural and 
the Ann E. Currie Home Economics scholarships which have benefited Rooks
 County students studying in these fields at K-State for over 25 years. 
 Memorials may be sent in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.  Online condolences can be left for the 
family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Ann Elaine Currie, age 92 of Stockton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 
2020 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. Ann was born on 
May 25, 1927 in Concordia, Kansas, grew up in Washington and Manhattan, 
KS and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1945. Following high 
school, she attended Kansas State University and earned a bachelor’s 
degree in Home Economics Education in 1949 and taught went on to teach 
Home Economics at WaKeeney High School. Ann was united in marriage to 
Kenneth Clifford Currie on December 21, 1952. They moved to Stockton in
 1957.
Ann worked a number of years at the Stockton Public Library 
particularly enjoying the Children’s Story Hour and Crafts. She was a 
60+ year member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton teaching 
Sunday school, serving dinners and receptions and participating in the 
Women’s Society. An avid follower of Stockton High School, she attended
 activities until just a few years ago. Ann belonged to many service 
organizations and was particularly active in P.E.O. Flower gardening 
and sewing/quilting were lifelong interests. There was a no more 
passionate K-state fan and she was especially proud that her 
granddaughter was a 4th generation Wildcat.
Ann was a devoted mother and is survived by her children, Randall 
(Lisa) Currie of Garden City, KS and Marty Currie (Doug Degler) of 
Hayward, WI; brothers Bill (Helen) Neff, Portage, MI and John (Lorraine)
 Neff, Farmington, CT; sister, Ruth Smethers Olathe, KS; and 1 special 
granddaughter, Amanda Currie of Garden City, KS.
Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband and life partner, Ken and parents, Leonard and Margaret (Ferguson) Neff. 
A memorial service will be held at a later date. 
Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth C. Currie Agricultural and 
the Ann E. Currie Home Economics scholarships which have benefited Rooks
 County students studying in these fields at K-State for over 25 years. 
 Memorials may be sent in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 
2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the 
family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Ann Elaine Currie

	Robert “Bob” Brubaker, of Bird City, Kansas, was born on March 14, 1923, to Fred P. Brubaker and Floy E. (Boren) Brubaker.&nbsp; He was the youngest of three children.&nbsp; Bob graduated in 1941 from Bird City High School and attended Fort Hays State College for one year and then transferred to Colorado State University.&nbsp; He joined the Army in 1943 and served in the artillery in the European theatre.&nbsp; Bob was honorably discharged in December 1945 and returned home. &nbsp;

	On February 26, 1947, Bob was united in marriage with Carol Deeds. Six children were born to this union:&nbsp; Marilyn, Elizabeth Jane, Gwen, Charlene, Fred and Gary.&nbsp; In 1959, the family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where Bob completed his education at Colorado State University.&nbsp; Bob graduated in 1961 with a degree in agricultural economics. &nbsp;

	The family then returned to Bird City where Bob built his farming operation.&nbsp; Bob loved the land and he was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing in Kansas.&nbsp; He hunted big game in Colorado and Wyoming, geese in Nebraska, turkey in Oklahoma and he fished Texoma.&nbsp; Bob shot his last deer when he was 90 years old.&nbsp; Bob shared his love for hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. &nbsp;

	Bob served his community in many ways.&nbsp; He served on the Board of Education in Edson and later in Bird City.&nbsp; He was on the first board for the Northwest Kansas Vo-Tech School which was responsible for building the first building for the school.&nbsp; Bob was on the Bird City Council.&nbsp; As mayor, Bob led the way for constructing the swimming pool and tennis courts.&nbsp; Together Bob, Edgar Robertson, Bob Jones, Floyd Wright and Floyd Jensen established the Century II Foundation for the betterment of the Bird City community.&nbsp; Bob oversaw the establishment of the current Bird City grocery store and he was instrumental in bringing in the Bird City Dairy.&nbsp; Bob served on the board of the Kansas Wheat Growers Association for several years.&nbsp; Bob also was an active member of the United Methodist Church, the American Legion, the Bird City Community Club and the Goodland Elks Club.

	Having lived a principled life for 97 years, Bob passed away on March 23, 2020, at the Atwood Good Samaritan Home.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carol, his parents, his sister, Winnifred Wamhoff, brother-in-law Alvin Wamhoff, brother Richard Brubaker, sister-in-law Darlene Brubaker, his cousin, Helen, and one son-in-law, Bob Miller.&nbsp; Bob is survived by his children, Marilyn Miller of Flagstaff, Arizona, Elizabeth Jane (Roger) Perkins of Park City, Gwen Houston of Topeka, Charlene (Ivan) Holzmeister of Hays, Fred (Susan) Brubaker of Fowler and Gary (Jane) Brubaker of Bird City, his 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Bob will be buried privately in Bird City and a memorial service will be held in Bird City at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be sent to Bird City Century II Foundation or the Bird City United Methodist Church. &nbsp;

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 </figure>	Robert “Bob” Brubaker, of Bird City, Kansas, was born on March 14, 1923, to Fred P. Brubaker and Floy E. (Boren) Brubaker.&nbsp; He was the youngest of three children.&nbsp; Bob graduated in 1941 from Bird City High School and attended Fort Hays State College for one year and then transferred to Colorado State University.&nbsp; He joined the Army in 1943 and served in the artillery in the European theatre.&nbsp; Bob was honorably discharged in December 1945 and returned home. &nbsp;	On February 26, 1947, Bob was united in marriage with Carol Deeds. Six children were born to this union:&nbsp; Marilyn, Elizabeth Jane, Gwen, Charlene, Fred and Gary.&nbsp; In 1959, the family moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where Bob completed his education at Colorado State University.&nbsp; Bob graduated in 1961 with a degree in agricultural economics. &nbsp;	The family then returned to Bird City where Bob built his farming operation.&nbsp; Bob loved the land and he was an avid outdoorsman, hunting and fishing in Kansas.&nbsp; He hunted big game in Colorado and Wyoming, geese in Nebraska, turkey in Oklahoma and he fished Texoma.&nbsp; Bob shot his last deer when he was 90 years old.&nbsp; Bob shared his love for hunting and fishing with his sons and grandsons. &nbsp;	Bob served his community in many ways.&nbsp; He served on the Board of Education in Edson and later in Bird City.&nbsp; He was on the first board for the Northwest Kansas Vo-Tech School which was responsible for building the first building for the school.&nbsp; Bob was on the Bird City Council.&nbsp; As mayor, Bob led the way for constructing the swimming pool and tennis courts.&nbsp; Together Bob, Edgar Robertson, Bob Jones, Floyd Wright and Floyd Jensen established the Century II Foundation for the betterment of the Bird City community.&nbsp; Bob oversaw the establishment of the current Bird City grocery store and he was instrumental in bringing in the Bird City Dairy.&nbsp; Bob served on the board of the Kansas Wheat Growers Association for several years.&nbsp; Bob also was an active member of the United Methodist Church, the American Legion, the Bird City Community Club and the Goodland Elks Club.	Having lived a principled life for 97 years, Bob passed away on March 23, 2020, at the Atwood Good Samaritan Home.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Carol, his parents, his sister, Winnifred Wamhoff, brother-in-law Alvin Wamhoff, brother Richard Brubaker, sister-in-law Darlene Brubaker, his cousin, Helen, and one son-in-law, Bob Miller.&nbsp; Bob is survived by his children, Marilyn Miller of Flagstaff, Arizona, Elizabeth Jane (Roger) Perkins of Park City, Gwen Houston of Topeka, Charlene (Ivan) Holzmeister of Hays, Fred (Susan) Brubaker of Fowler and Gary (Jane) Brubaker of Bird City, his 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Bob will be buried privately in Bird City and a memorial service will be held in Bird City at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be sent to Bird City Century II Foundation or the Bird City United Methodist Church. &nbsp;

Robert 'Bob' Brubaker

Mary Jane (Weigel) Thorpe, age 68, of Olathe, Kansas, died Friday, 
March 20, 2020, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland 
Park, Kansas.

She was born September 14, 1951, in Hays Kansas, to Harold V. and Mary (Scheck) Weigel.

She was a cost accounting manager for 15 years at Smoot/Magnum 
Systems, and retired in 2013.&nbsp; She grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and was a
 1969 salutatorian graduate of Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; She lived in Hays then
 moved to Olathe in 1987, and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic 
Church in Olathe.

Survivors include one son, Cory Bieker, Olathe, KS; one 
daughter, Jennifer Kamin, Olathe, KS; one brother, Francis Weigel and 
wife, Beth, Houston, TX; one sister, Joyce Jacobs and husband, Tim, 
Olathe, KS; four grandchildren; Cameron Bieker, Jaedyn Kamin, Mackenzie 
Meinhardt and Macie Meinhardt.

She was in death by her parents and one daughter, Cheryl Ann Bieker.

The family suggests memorials to the Prince of Peace Catholic School in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;

Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Diocese of Salina has canceled all 
Masses of Christian Burials until further notice.&nbsp; Funeral services and a
 family inurnment will be held at a later date in St. Fidelis Cemetery, 
Victoria, Kansas.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919
 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail 
to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Mary Jane (Weigel) Thorpe, age 68, of Olathe, Kansas, died Friday, 
March 20, 2020, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland 
Park, Kansas.She was born September 14, 1951, in Hays Kansas, to Harold V. and Mary (Scheck) Weigel.She was a cost accounting manager for 15 years at Smoot/Magnum 
Systems, and retired in 2013.&nbsp; She grew up in Victoria, Kansas, and was a
 1969 salutatorian graduate of Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; She lived in Hays then
 moved to Olathe in 1987, and was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic 
Church in Olathe.Survivors include one son, Cory Bieker, Olathe, KS; one 
daughter, Jennifer Kamin, Olathe, KS; one brother, Francis Weigel and 
wife, Beth, Houston, TX; one sister, Joyce Jacobs and husband, Tim, 
Olathe, KS; four grandchildren; Cameron Bieker, Jaedyn Kamin, Mackenzie 
Meinhardt and Macie Meinhardt.She was in death by her parents and one daughter, Cheryl Ann Bieker.The family suggests memorials to the Prince of Peace Catholic School in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp;Due to the COVID-19 virus, the Diocese of Salina has canceled all 
Masses of Christian Burials until further notice.&nbsp; Funeral services and a
 family inurnment will be held at a later date in St. Fidelis Cemetery, 
Victoria, Kansas.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919
 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail 
to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Mary Jane (Weigel) Thorpe

Sunday, June 11th, 1939 - Tuesday, March 24th, 2020

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

A private graveside service will take place.

Sunday, June 11th, 1939 - Tuesday, March 24th, 2020An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.A private graveside service will take place.

Jon Lawerence Vieux

William “Bill” J. Smith Jr. passed away at the Sheridan County Health 
Complex, Hoxie, Kansas on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 
eighty-three.   Bill was born July 13, 1936 in Gorham, Kansas to Will 
and Nora (Resley) Smith.  He was the youngest of six children.  Bill 
attended Gorham Elementary and High School graduating with the class of 
1954.  After graduation from high school, he attended Fort Hays State 
University graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 
Secondary Education.  Bill and Arlene Hemel were married March 9, 1958 
and just recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary.  They were 
blessed with a daughter, Tonya.  After Graduating from college, Bill 
taught Industrial Arts, Driver’s Education and coached.  The first seven
 years of his career were spent in various schools before Bill and 
Arlene moved to Hoxie, Kansas in August of 1966.  Hoxie became their 
home.  Bill spent thirty-five years teaching Industrial Arts and 
Driver’s Education for USD 412, Hoxie, Kansas.  


Bill was a man of many talents.  He was an excellent teacher, and 
his students made many beautiful woods projects. Many will remember him 
not only as a high school teacher, but he also taught adult classes.  He
 always expected his students to do their best.   Bill loved sports.  He
 was a baseball player in his youth, and as a teacher, he coached 
football and basketball.  After coaching, for several years, he refereed
 basketball for twenty-five years and football for thirty-four years.  
He loved going to his grandchildren’s activities, especially, their 
baseball and softball games.  When Tonya was growing up, they always 
went to at least one major league baseball game.  Bill was a St. Louis 
Cardinals and Royals Fan plus a big supporter of KU.  When he wasn’t 
watching sports or teaching, he enjoyed music.  He sang in the Hoxie 
United Methodist Church Choir for many years, sang for funerals and 
weddings.  


Most of all, Bill loved his family.  They were so important to him. 
 He has been a member of the Hoxie United Methodist Church since moving 
to Hoxie in 1966.  He loved his Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart and
 tried to live a life reflecting his love.  Bill was a kind and patient 
person who gave respect to all.


Bill is survived by his wife, Arlene of the home; daughter, Tonya 
Sager and husband, Alan; grandchildren, Cory Sager and wife, Molly, 
Braden Sager and wife, Shelby, and Darby Sager; and great-grandchild, 
Emma Rose Sager with two more on the way; and other relatives and 
friends.


He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Nora Smith; 
sister, Berniece Hoke; brothers, Lawrence Smith, LeRoy Smith, Fred Smith
 and Dean Smith. 


A Graveside Service is planned for Saturday, March 28, 2020, 1:00 
P.M. at the Hoxie City Cemetery with Pastor Jake Schadel presiding.  A 
visitation will be held Friday, March 27, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 
P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas.


Bill was a man of faith and has been welcomed into Jesus Christ’s 
loving arms.  He will be missed by family and friends. We are sad 
because he had to leave us for a while but look forward to the time when
 all will be reunited.

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 </figure>William “Bill” J. Smith Jr. passed away at the Sheridan County Health 
Complex, Hoxie, Kansas on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the age of 
eighty-three. Bill was born July 13, 1936 in Gorham, Kansas to Will 
and Nora (Resley) Smith. He was the youngest of six children. Bill 
attended Gorham Elementary and High School graduating with the class of 
1954. After graduation from high school, he attended Fort Hays State 
University graduating in 1959 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 
Secondary Education. Bill and Arlene Hemel were married March 9, 1958 
and just recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. They were 
blessed with a daughter, Tonya. After Graduating from college, Bill 
taught Industrial Arts, Driver’s Education and coached. The first seven
 years of his career were spent in various schools before Bill and 
Arlene moved to Hoxie, Kansas in August of 1966. Hoxie became their 
home. Bill spent thirty-five years teaching Industrial Arts and 
Driver’s Education for USD 412, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Bill was a man of many talents. He was an excellent teacher, and 
his students made many beautiful woods projects. Many will remember him 
not only as a high school teacher, but he also taught adult classes. He
 always expected his students to do their best. Bill loved sports. He
 was a baseball player in his youth, and as a teacher, he coached 
football and basketball. After coaching, for several years, he refereed
 basketball for twenty-five years and football for thirty-four years. 
He loved going to his grandchildren’s activities, especially, their 
baseball and softball games. When Tonya was growing up, they always 
went to at least one major league baseball game. Bill was a St. Louis 
Cardinals and Royals Fan plus a big supporter of KU. When he wasn’t 
watching sports or teaching, he enjoyed music. He sang in the Hoxie 
United Methodist Church Choir for many years, sang for funerals and 
weddings. 
Most of all, Bill loved his family. They were so important to him. 
 He has been a member of the Hoxie United Methodist Church since moving 
to Hoxie in 1966. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart and
 tried to live a life reflecting his love. Bill was a kind and patient 
person who gave respect to all.
Bill is survived by his wife, Arlene of the home; daughter, Tonya 
Sager and husband, Alan; grandchildren, Cory Sager and wife, Molly, 
Braden Sager and wife, Shelby, and Darby Sager; and great-grandchild, 
Emma Rose Sager with two more on the way; and other relatives and 
friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Nora Smith; 
sister, Berniece Hoke; brothers, Lawrence Smith, LeRoy Smith, Fred Smith
 and Dean Smith. 
A Graveside Service is planned for Saturday, March 28, 2020, 1:00 
P.M. at the Hoxie City Cemetery with Pastor Jake Schadel presiding. A 
visitation will be held Friday, March 27, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 
P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas.
Bill was a man of faith and has been welcomed into Jesus Christ’s 
loving arms. He will be missed by family and friends. We are sad 
because he had to leave us for a while but look forward to the time when
 all will be reunited.

William 'Bill' J. Smith Jr.

Patricia Ann “Patty” (Karst) Bricker, 67, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Patty was born December 
7, 1952 in Russell.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to Nathan and 
Dorothy (Anderson) Karst.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell a few years before 
moving to Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Ellis High School in the 
Class of 1970.

Patty was united in 
marriage to Herman Joseph Bricker on October 14, 1972 in Gorham, 
Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Sandy and Chris.&nbsp; 
They made their home in the Gorham area and then in the Russell area.&nbsp; 
Herman preceded her in death on November 3, 2019.

Patty was involved with 
food services and bartending at several businesses in the Russell and 
Gorham area.&nbsp; She worked at Russell Elks Lodge, owner and operator of 
the Gorham Café, Log Cabin, Jerry’s Place, Waudby’s and was a dietary 
manager for the Russell Regional Hospital and the Sterling House in 
Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham.&nbsp; 
She also was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the 
Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; Patty was “a person who never know a stranger” and 
was always willing to help others the best she could.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
fishing, playing bingo and pitch and loved to spoil her grandchildren.

Patty’s surviving family
 include her daughter, Sandy Boos (Tom Batt) of Russell, Kansas; son, 
Chris Bricker (Shani) of Taft, California; brother, Ed Karst (Nancy) of 
Aurora, Colorado; two sisters, Kathy Hashenberger (Dave) of Russell, 
Kansas and Kay Scheck (Butch) of Russell, Kansas; three grandchildren, 
Craig Boos (Victoria) of Wichita, Kansas, Jakob Boos (Elle) of Hays, 
Kansas and Kiera Bricker of Taft, California; and many nieces and 
nephews.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Steve Karst.

Services at this 
time are pending and cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Please 
check back later for confirmed funeral service date and time.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
memorial services.

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 </figure>Patricia Ann “Patty” (Karst) Bricker, 67, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Patty was born December 
7, 1952 in Russell.&nbsp; She was one of five children born to Nathan and 
Dorothy (Anderson) Karst.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell a few years before 
moving to Ellis, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Ellis High School in the 
Class of 1970.Patty was united in 
marriage to Herman Joseph Bricker on October 14, 1972 in Gorham, 
Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Sandy and Chris.&nbsp; 
They made their home in the Gorham area and then in the Russell area.&nbsp; 
Herman preceded her in death on November 3, 2019.Patty was involved with 
food services and bartending at several businesses in the Russell and 
Gorham area.&nbsp; She worked at Russell Elks Lodge, owner and operator of 
the Gorham Café, Log Cabin, Jerry’s Place, Waudby’s and was a dietary 
manager for the Russell Regional Hospital and the Sterling House in 
Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham.&nbsp; 
She also was a member of the Russell V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the 
Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; Patty was “a person who never know a stranger” and 
was always willing to help others the best she could.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
fishing, playing bingo and pitch and loved to spoil her grandchildren.Patty’s surviving family
 include her daughter, Sandy Boos (Tom Batt) of Russell, Kansas; son, 
Chris Bricker (Shani) of Taft, California; brother, Ed Karst (Nancy) of 
Aurora, Colorado; two sisters, Kathy Hashenberger (Dave) of Russell, 
Kansas and Kay Scheck (Butch) of Russell, Kansas; three grandchildren, 
Craig Boos (Victoria) of Wichita, Kansas, Jakob Boos (Elle) of Hays, 
Kansas and Kiera Bricker of Taft, California; and many nieces and 
nephews.Patty was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Steve Karst.Services at this 
time are pending and cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; Please 
check back later for confirmed funeral service date and time.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the 
memorial services.

Patricia Ann 'Patty' (Karst) Bricker

Dorothy Frances Miller, 94, of Independence, MO passed away in her 
home on February 2, 2020. &nbsp;She was born on January 8, 1926 in Osborne, 
KS to John D. &amp; Alice M. (Smith) O'Connor. &nbsp;She was one of several 
children.

She graduated from Osborne High School in 1943. &nbsp;She married Delmar 
E. Miller of Osborne in Olathe, KS on September 21, 1946. &nbsp;They had one 
son, Charles E. Miller.

Dorothy &amp; Delmar owned 4 bakeries in the Kansas City area.&nbsp;They took early retirement &amp; sold the bakeries.&nbsp;

She enjoyed working in her yard with her hostas.&nbsp; She also collected 
angels. &nbsp;Dorothy was a member of the Blue Ridge Christian Church &amp; 
of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar; her parents; 
sister: Lola Mitchell; brother: Paul O'Connor; 2 nephews: John O'Connor 
&amp; Robert Elliott &amp; a nieice: Rebecca Elliott.

She is survived by son Charles of Independence, MO; sister: JoAnn 
Elliott of Glasco, KS; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grand &amp; 
great-grand nieces &amp; nephews.

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

Dorothy Frances Miller, 94, of Independence, MO passed away in her 
home on February 2, 2020. &nbsp;She was born on January 8, 1926 in Osborne, 
KS to John D. &amp; Alice M. (Smith) O'Connor. &nbsp;She was one of several 
children.She graduated from Osborne High School in 1943. &nbsp;She married Delmar 
E. Miller of Osborne in Olathe, KS on September 21, 1946. &nbsp;They had one 
son, Charles E. Miller.Dorothy &amp; Delmar owned 4 bakeries in the Kansas City area.&nbsp;They took early retirement &amp; sold the bakeries.&nbsp;She enjoyed working in her yard with her hostas.&nbsp; She also collected 
angels. &nbsp;Dorothy was a member of the Blue Ridge Christian Church &amp; 
of Beta Sigma Phi sorority.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Delmar; her parents; 
sister: Lola Mitchell; brother: Paul O'Connor; 2 nephews: John O'Connor 
&amp; Robert Elliott &amp; a nieice: Rebecca Elliott.She is survived by son Charles of Independence, MO; sister: JoAnn 
Elliott of Glasco, KS; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grand &amp; 
great-grand nieces &amp; nephews.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Dorothy-Miller">HERE</a> for service details.

Dorothy Frances Miller

Lonnie D. Inlow, 65, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away at his home on March
 24th, 2020. Lonnie was born on January 2nd 1955 in Dodge City, Kansas. 
Lonnie attended High School in Sublette, Kansas and attended College at 
Garden City Community College where he received his Associates Degree 
and went on to Graduate from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s 
of Science Degree in Agronomy. Lonnie’s passion was for Agronomy. Lonnie
 was a Manager for several different COOP Organizations and Large Farm 
Operations before retiring in 2016. Lonnie was a loving caring man who 
enjoyed science and sports but his greatest enjoyment was his children 
and grandchildren.    


Lonnie is survived by his wife Mary, of 37 years; sons, Michael and wife
 Jennifer, Christopher, and Daniel and wife Ashley; his loving 
grandchildren, Taryn, Preston, Evan, Natalie, Matthew and Ian.  Lonnie 
is also survived by his mother, Lee Mae; brother Larry; sisters, Carolyn
 and husband Darrell and Kathy and husband Jack. Lonnie was preceded in 
death by his father Vern. Lonnie was a loving husband, father, 
grandfather, brother and friend too many.


The family held a private service. Memorial donations may be made to the
 Inlow Family at 603 Beaman St, Oakley, Kansas 67748. For information or
 condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Lonnie D. Inlow, 65, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away at his home on March
 24th, 2020. Lonnie was born on January 2nd 1955 in Dodge City, Kansas. 
Lonnie attended High School in Sublette, Kansas and attended College at 
Garden City Community College where he received his Associates Degree 
and went on to Graduate from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s 
of Science Degree in Agronomy. Lonnie’s passion was for Agronomy. Lonnie
 was a Manager for several different COOP Organizations and Large Farm 
Operations before retiring in 2016. Lonnie was a loving caring man who 
enjoyed science and sports but his greatest enjoyment was his children 
and grandchildren. 
Lonnie is survived by his wife Mary, of 37 years; sons, Michael and wife
 Jennifer, Christopher, and Daniel and wife Ashley; his loving 
grandchildren, Taryn, Preston, Evan, Natalie, Matthew and Ian. Lonnie 
is also survived by his mother, Lee Mae; brother Larry; sisters, Carolyn
 and husband Darrell and Kathy and husband Jack. Lonnie was preceded in 
death by his father Vern. Lonnie was a loving husband, father, 
grandfather, brother and friend too many.
The family held a private service. Memorial donations may be made to the
 Inlow Family at 603 Beaman St, Oakley, Kansas 67748. For information or
 condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Lonnie Dean Inlow

Fredrick Adam Ernst, 82, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Fred was born on April 08, 1937, in Otis, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Bertha (Schneider) Ernst. He grew up in Russell, Kansas and attended local schools and served his country joining the United States Army. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Darlene Marie Karlin on July 14, 1962 in Victoria Kansas. From this union Fred and Darlene were blessed with 3 sons Mark, Michael and Matthew. He provided for his family by working in the oilfield industry. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the American Legion both of Russell, Kansas. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, and playing cards.

Surviving family include his wife Darlene of Russell; sons Michael Ernst and wife Laurie of Russell, Kansas and Matthew Ernst and wife Sherri of Olathe, Kansas; 4 grandchildren Kelsey, Derek, Tyler and Ashlyn and 2 great grandchildren Kristopher and Ensley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Mark &amp; brother Lionel, and sister Carol June Billinger, and half-brothers and sisters:  Carl, Mark, Vernon, Wallace, Alexander, Roland, Albert, Vienna, and Florence. 

A private family graveside will be held immediately at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell with burial to follow. There will be no visitation or greeting with family.  A memorial service may be held at a later date.  Memorials may be given to Russell VFW and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Fredrick Adam Ernst, 82, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Fred was born on April 08, 1937, in Otis, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Bertha (Schneider) Ernst. He grew up in Russell, Kansas and attended local schools and served his country joining the United States Army. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Darlene Marie Karlin on July 14, 1962 in Victoria Kansas. From this union Fred and Darlene were blessed with 3 sons Mark, Michael and Matthew. He provided for his family by working in the oilfield industry. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and the American Legion both of Russell, Kansas. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, hunting, and playing cards.Surviving family include his wife Darlene of Russell; sons Michael Ernst and wife Laurie of Russell, Kansas and Matthew Ernst and wife Sherri of Olathe, Kansas; 4 grandchildren Kelsey, Derek, Tyler and Ashlyn and 2 great grandchildren Kristopher and Ensley.He was preceded in death by his parents, son Mark &amp; brother Lionel, and sister Carol June Billinger, and half-brothers and sisters: Carl, Mark, Vernon, Wallace, Alexander, Roland, Albert, Vienna, and Florence. A private family graveside will be held immediately at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell with burial to follow. There will be no visitation or greeting with family. A memorial service may be held at a later date. Memorials may be given to Russell VFW and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Fredrick Adam Ernst

Frances Arnhold was born in Catherine, Kansas on September 29, 1928.  
She passed away peacefully with her son, Fred, at her side at her 
residence at The Commons in Grand Junction, CO. She was 91 years old. 
She married John Arnhold at the Cathedral of the Plains in the small 
German American community of Victoria, Kansas on May 25, 1948 and lived 
to celebrate 68 years of marriage. Together they ventured West to 
Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Oregon to live and grow their family. They 
had five children, Steve (spouse Susie, Paul (spouse Marcia, Fred, 
Lois (spouse Bob) and Tom (spouse Jeff) and eight grandchildren (Andy, 
Aaron, Aimee, Joel, Jordan, Stephanie, Lisa and Patrick) and ten 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. As her children 
raised their young families, Frances enjoyed cooking for her family on 
Sunday gatherings.

John and Frances moved to Grand Junction in 
1965 where they lived the rest of their lives. They were members of the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where Frances was a Catholic 
Daughter. Frances enjoyed her volunteer service at the Church, cooking 
with her friends for various church events. She worked for many years at
 Central High School as a cook and cashier.  Frances was kind and 
generous and shared her wonderful sense of humor with everyone.  Frances
 was a wonderful wife and devoted mother, and she made all of our lives 
more meaningful. She will be dearly missed.  

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we regret that a 
visitation and a funeral mass are not able to be held to protect the 
public health. In lieu of flowers and your attendance, the family asks 
that the “Offering of a Mass for Frances” be requested at the Immaculate
 Heart of Mary Church in Grand Junction and at the Basilica of St. 
Fidelis Catholic Church, Cathedral of the Plains in Victoria, Kansas.  
Frances will be interred next to her husband John in the Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Columbarian.

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 </figure>Frances Arnhold was born in Catherine, Kansas on September 29, 1928. 
She passed away peacefully with her son, Fred, at her side at her 
residence at The Commons in Grand Junction, CO. She was 91 years old. 
She married John Arnhold at the Cathedral of the Plains in the small 
German American community of Victoria, Kansas on May 25, 1948 and lived 
to celebrate 68 years of marriage. Together they ventured West to 
Montana, Utah, Wyoming and Oregon to live and grow their family. They 
had five children, Steve (spouse Susie, Paul (spouse Marcia, Fred, 
Lois (spouse Bob) and Tom (spouse Jeff) and eight grandchildren (Andy, 
Aaron, Aimee, Joel, Jordan, Stephanie, Lisa and Patrick) and ten 
great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. As her children 
raised their young families, Frances enjoyed cooking for her family on 
Sunday gatherings.John and Frances moved to Grand Junction in 
1965 where they lived the rest of their lives. They were members of the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, where Frances was a Catholic 
Daughter. Frances enjoyed her volunteer service at the Church, cooking 
with her friends for various church events. She worked for many years at
 Central High School as a cook and cashier. Frances was kind and 
generous and shared her wonderful sense of humor with everyone. Frances
 was a wonderful wife and devoted mother, and she made all of our lives 
more meaningful. She will be dearly missed. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, we regret that a 
visitation and a funeral mass are not able to be held to protect the 
public health. In lieu of flowers and your attendance, the family asks 
that the “Offering of a Mass for Frances” be requested at the Immaculate
 Heart of Mary Church in Grand Junction and at the Basilica of St. 
Fidelis Catholic Church, Cathedral of the Plains in Victoria, Kansas. 
Frances will be interred next to her husband John in the Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Columbarian.

Frances Arnhold

Ralph Laverne Oswald, 95, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Health Care Resort in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Ralph was born September
 19, 1924 in Luray, Kansas and was the son of John F. “Frank” and Luella
 Tressie (Markley) Oswald&nbsp;&nbsp; He grew up in Luray and graduated from Luray
 High School in 1942.

Ralph was united in 
marriage to Myrtle “Myrt” Marie Cline of Bunker Hill on February 16, 
1947 in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; The union was blessed with four children; John,
 Cheryl, Roger and Janis.&nbsp; They made their home in Luray until moving to
 Russell in 2016 due to declining health.&nbsp; 

In August 1943 Ralph 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps undergoing basic training in 
San Diego then was stationed at MCAS Mojave.&nbsp; In September 1944 he 
arrived in Pearl Harbor and was stationed with the VMF-213 squadron at 
the Marine Corps Air Station Ewa on Oahu, Hawaii which served as the hub
 for all Marine aviation units heading into combat in the Pacific 
Theater.&nbsp; He received the Asiatic-Pacific medal, American Area medal and
 the World War II Victory medal.&nbsp; In February 1951 he re-enlisted during
 the Korean Conflict and was stationed at El Toro MCAS in Santa Ana, 
California.&nbsp; He was discharged in February 1952 as a staff sergeant.

Ralph was a devoted 
husband and provided for their family initially working for Merl Markley
 Motors of Luray and in 1958 was appointed Postmaster of the Luray Post 
Office until his retirement in 1989.

He was a member of the 
Luray United Methodist Church and enjoyed square dancing, gardening and 
stamp collecting. He was a charter member of the Luray Lions Club, a 
member of the Luray Legion and a lifetime member of the Russell VFW.&nbsp; 
For more than 28 years Ralph and Myrtle enjoyed RV living as “snowbirds”
 in Texas and Yuma, Arizona.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Ralph Laverne Oswald, 95, of Luray, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Health Care Resort in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Ralph was born September
 19, 1924 in Luray, Kansas and was the son of John F. “Frank” and Luella
 Tressie (Markley) Oswald&nbsp;&nbsp; He grew up in Luray and graduated from Luray
 High School in 1942.Ralph was united in 
marriage to Myrtle “Myrt” Marie Cline of Bunker Hill on February 16, 
1947 in Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; The union was blessed with four children; John,
 Cheryl, Roger and Janis.&nbsp; They made their home in Luray until moving to
 Russell in 2016 due to declining health.&nbsp; In August 1943 Ralph 
enlisted in the United States Marine Corps undergoing basic training in 
San Diego then was stationed at MCAS Mojave.&nbsp; In September 1944 he 
arrived in Pearl Harbor and was stationed with the VMF-213 squadron at 
the Marine Corps Air Station Ewa on Oahu, Hawaii which served as the hub
 for all Marine aviation units heading into combat in the Pacific 
Theater.&nbsp; He received the Asiatic-Pacific medal, American Area medal and
 the World War II Victory medal.&nbsp; In February 1951 he re-enlisted during
 the Korean Conflict and was stationed at El Toro MCAS in Santa Ana, 
California.&nbsp; He was discharged in February 1952 as a staff sergeant.Ralph was a devoted 
husband and provided for their family initially working for Merl Markley
 Motors of Luray and in 1958 was appointed Postmaster of the Luray Post 
Office until his retirement in 1989.He was a member of the 
Luray United Methodist Church and enjoyed square dancing, gardening and 
stamp collecting. He was a charter member of the Luray Lions Club, a 
member of the Luray Legion and a lifetime member of the Russell VFW.&nbsp; 
For more than 28 years Ralph and Myrtle enjoyed RV living as “snowbirds”
 in Texas and Yuma, Arizona.&nbsp; Ralph’s surviving family
 are daughters Cheryl Gibson of Pittsburg, Kansas and Janis Kelley of 
Frontenac, Kansas; sons, John Oswald (Judith) and Roger Oswald (Sue) all
 of Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Nathan Moore (Anita, Jordan 
Moore (Gary, Joshua Barr (Kristin, Jared Barr (Natalie, Jordan Barr 
(Elba, Morgan Douglas (Allan, Alicia Simon (Michael) and Grant Kelley;
 and 11 great grandchildren.Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle, parents, brother William Oswald of California and son-in-law Neil Gibson.A private family 
graveside service will be held immediately.&nbsp; A memorial service to 
celebrate Ralph’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; A memorial has 
been established with the Luray Senior Center or the Luray United 
Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to the 
Luray United Methodist Church at P.O. Box 37 * Luray, Kansas 67649.

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