Randall Jay Dumler, 58, died March 21, 2020, at his home in 
Hoisington. He was born September 14, 1961, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the 
son of Donald and Marilyn (Kruger) Dumler. Randy graduated from Sterling
 High School and then attended Hutchinson Community College and St. 
Johns College in Winfield.

A longtime resident of Hoisington, Randy worked as a valve assembler 
for Cashco for 30 years. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church. Randy was an avid fisherman, cook, and gardener. He 
loved to travel and spending time with his family, especially having 
sleepovers with the grandchildren.

On September 25, 1999, he married Mary Smith in Hoisington, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife Mary Dumler of the home; his mother, 
Marilyn K. Dumler of Ellsworth; siblings, Jan Thorne and partner Gary 
Wallert of Ellsworth, Donald Dumler of Omaha, Nebraska, Karla Bennett 
and husband Jeff of Sterling; children, Nicholas Lomas and wife Annie of
 Hoisington, Alexander Lomas and wife Stephanie of Hoisington, Erik 
Simpson of Great Bend, and Connie Graffia and husband Sammy of Great 
Bend; grandchildren, Braden Konzem, Peyton and Paislee Lomas, Chloe and 
Allisyn Westphal, and Gage Graffia.

He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gene Dumler.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with family present from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 
2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke. Due to restrictions set forth by the Catholic Dioceses of Dodge City, services will be private. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to GPS Kids Club, in care of
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Randall Jay Dumler, 58, died March 21, 2020, at his home in 
Hoisington. He was born September 14, 1961, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the 
son of Donald and Marilyn (Kruger) Dumler. Randy graduated from Sterling
 High School and then attended Hutchinson Community College and St. 
Johns College in Winfield.A longtime resident of Hoisington, Randy worked as a valve assembler 
for Cashco for 30 years. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist 
Catholic Church. Randy was an avid fisherman, cook, and gardener. He 
loved to travel and spending time with his family, especially having 
sleepovers with the grandchildren.On September 25, 1999, he married Mary Smith in Hoisington, Kansas.He is survived by his wife Mary Dumler of the home; his mother, 
Marilyn K. Dumler of Ellsworth; siblings, Jan Thorne and partner Gary 
Wallert of Ellsworth, Donald Dumler of Omaha, Nebraska, Karla Bennett 
and husband Jeff of Sterling; children, Nicholas Lomas and wife Annie of
 Hoisington, Alexander Lomas and wife Stephanie of Hoisington, Erik 
Simpson of Great Bend, and Connie Graffia and husband Sammy of Great 
Bend; grandchildren, Braden Konzem, Peyton and Paislee Lomas, Chloe and 
Allisyn Westphal, and Gage Graffia.He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Gene Dumler.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with family present from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 
2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Anselm Eke. Due to restrictions set forth by the Catholic Dioceses of Dodge City, services will be private. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to GPS Kids Club, in care of
 Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Randall Jay Dumler

Niki Leone Murray, 75, passed away March 20, 2020, at Hospice House, 
Hutchinson. She was born October 11, 1944, at Brisbane, Australia, to 
John Vincent and Diane (Tattersal) Murray.

A long-time resident of Holyrood, Niki was loving mother, grandmother
 and caregiver for her family. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Holyrood, and enjoyed reading and all animals.

Survivors include two daughters, Desiree Werth of Holyrood and Dawn 
Feist of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Ashley Rios, Keshia Werth, 
Sydney Werth, Jotni Pankey, Kialy Giesking, Brianna Feist and Kirsten 
Feist; seven great grandchildren; and one sister, Jacquline Yager of 
Holyrood. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Diane 
Murray; one daughter, Sue Murray, and one brother, John Vincent Murray, 
II.

Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will follow at Holy 
Family Cemetery, Odin. Due to restrictions and limitations set forth by 
the State of Kansas, limited attendance will be allowed. Visitation will
 be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Memorials may be given to the Niki Murray Expense Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Niki Leone Murray, 75, passed away March 20, 2020, at Hospice House, 
Hutchinson. She was born October 11, 1944, at Brisbane, Australia, to 
John Vincent and Diane (Tattersal) Murray.A long-time resident of Holyrood, Niki was loving mother, grandmother
 and caregiver for her family. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic 
Church, Holyrood, and enjoyed reading and all animals.Survivors include two daughters, Desiree Werth of Holyrood and Dawn 
Feist of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Ashley Rios, Keshia Werth, 
Sydney Werth, Jotni Pankey, Kialy Giesking, Brianna Feist and Kirsten 
Feist; seven great grandchildren; and one sister, Jacquline Yager of 
Holyrood. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Diane 
Murray; one daughter, Sue Murray, and one brother, John Vincent Murray, 
II.Funeral will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will follow at Holy 
Family Cemetery, Odin. Due to restrictions and limitations set forth by 
the State of Kansas, limited attendance will be allowed. Visitation will
 be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 26, at Bryant Funeral 
Home. Memorials may be given to the Niki Murray Expense Fund, in care of
 Bryant Funeral Home.

Niki Leone Murray

The Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe, 89, passed away on St. Patrick’s 
Day, March 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born 
August 4, 1930, to James Tighe and Sarah (McDermott) Tighe in 
Strokestown, Ireland, county of Roscommon. He was the youngest of ten.

Dermot attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Strokestown and 
Cloonfree. At age 11 he won an academic scholarship to attend the 
Diocesan high school at Summerhill College in Sligo, Ireland. Following 
high school, he attended the seminary at St Patrick’s College in Carlow,
 Ireland. He was very involved in athletics during his school years 
particularly the Irish game of hurling.

Dermot heard his calling to the priesthood, and at the age 24, took 
his vows and was ordained on June 6, 1954, at the Cathedral of the 
Assumption, Carlow, Ireland, by the Most Rev. Thomas Keogh, bishop of 
the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Father Tighe was recruited to 
Kansas by Monsignor John Cody, who was originally from Kilkenny, 
Ireland, and had great success recruiting Irish priests to Kansas. In 
Kansas, Father Tighe was assigned to parishes throughout the Dodge City 
Archdiocese. He served as an assistant pastor at St. Joseph’s, 
Liebenthal (1954-57, and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City (1957-59). 
His early pastorates were St. Lawrence, Jetmore, with St. Anthony, 
Hanston (1959-61, and St. Francis Xavier, Seward, (1961-65). He served 
as chaplain at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend from 1965 to 
1967.

Father Tighe became a United States citizen in 1959, the first week 
he was eligible. In 1967, as Vietnam war escalated, he volunteered to 
serve in the Army, serving as an army chaplain from 1967 to 1976, 
including a year in Vietnam. His first assignment was Fort Hood, Texas, 
and on August 22, 1968, he left for Southeast Asia. There he served on 
the front line and ministered to the infantrymen and gave last rites to 
dying soldiers in the field. Following Vietnam, Father Tighe decided to 
stay in the Army, and was stationed in Ft. McCelland, Alabama, Ft. 
Richardson, Alaska, and Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He also served with the 
National Guard in Washington DC, Dodge City and Hutchinson. He retired 
as a Bird Colonel, which is one rank below a Brigadier General, in 1990.

During his service to the Diocese, Father Tighe held a number of 
diocesan posts including Director of Religious Vocations, Director of 
Hospitals, and a member of the Seminary Board and Priest’s Trust Fund 
Board. Father Tighe also worked in the Tribunal office where he served 
as Judicial Vicar. His later pastorates included St. Andrew, Wright 
(1977-84); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls (1985-91, and St. Patrick, Great 
Bend (1991-97). He was senior priest in residence at St. Patrick, Great 
Bend, until his retirement on Jan. 31, 1998.Following his 
retirement, Father Tighe remained where he considered home, Great Bend, 
and was warmly embraced by the faith community. He had a prominent 
presence at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Lake Barton Golf course, 
where he played regularly. Most recently he lived at the Catholic Care 
Center in Bel Aire, north of Wichita, where he made many new friends.

He has 33 living nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, James and Sarah, and siblings, James, Bridie, Mary, Tom, Annie,
 Alice, Brendan, John and Michael.

A private Mass was held and a public Memorial Mass will be held at a 
later date due to Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the 
Catholic Diocese, due to the current virus pandemic. Throughout his 
life, Father Tighe showed an unwavering devotion to the causes of the 
poor and the unborn. He donated his home in Great Bend to Birthright and
 was charitable to many other causes that were faithful to the book of 
Matthew that the last shall be first. Memorials are suggested to the 
Birthright, Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584891936443.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe, 89, passed away on St. Patrick’s 
Day, March 17, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born 
August 4, 1930, to James Tighe and Sarah (McDermott) Tighe in 
Strokestown, Ireland, county of Roscommon. He was the youngest of ten.Dermot attended elementary school at St. Mary’s Strokestown and 
Cloonfree. At age 11 he won an academic scholarship to attend the 
Diocesan high school at Summerhill College in Sligo, Ireland. Following 
high school, he attended the seminary at St Patrick’s College in Carlow,
 Ireland. He was very involved in athletics during his school years 
particularly the Irish game of hurling.Dermot heard his calling to the priesthood, and at the age 24, took 
his vows and was ordained on June 6, 1954, at the Cathedral of the 
Assumption, Carlow, Ireland, by the Most Rev. Thomas Keogh, bishop of 
the Diocese of Kildare and Leighlin. Father Tighe was recruited to 
Kansas by Monsignor John Cody, who was originally from Kilkenny, 
Ireland, and had great success recruiting Irish priests to Kansas. In 
Kansas, Father Tighe was assigned to parishes throughout the Dodge City 
Archdiocese. He served as an assistant pastor at St. Joseph’s, 
Liebenthal (1954-57, and Sacred Heart Cathedral, Dodge City (1957-59). 
His early pastorates were St. Lawrence, Jetmore, with St. Anthony, 
Hanston (1959-61, and St. Francis Xavier, Seward, (1961-65). He served 
as chaplain at Central Kansas Medical Center in Great Bend from 1965 to 
1967.Father Tighe became a United States citizen in 1959, the first week 
he was eligible. In 1967, as Vietnam war escalated, he volunteered to 
serve in the Army, serving as an army chaplain from 1967 to 1976, 
including a year in Vietnam. His first assignment was Fort Hood, Texas, 
and on August 22, 1968, he left for Southeast Asia. There he served on 
the front line and ministered to the infantrymen and gave last rites to 
dying soldiers in the field. Following Vietnam, Father Tighe decided to 
stay in the Army, and was stationed in Ft. McCelland, Alabama, Ft. 
Richardson, Alaska, and Ft. Eustis, Virginia. He also served with the 
National Guard in Washington DC, Dodge City and Hutchinson. He retired 
as a Bird Colonel, which is one rank below a Brigadier General, in 1990.During his service to the Diocese, Father Tighe held a number of 
diocesan posts including Director of Religious Vocations, Director of 
Hospitals, and a member of the Seminary Board and Priest’s Trust Fund 
Board. Father Tighe also worked in the Tribunal office where he served 
as Judicial Vicar. His later pastorates included St. Andrew, Wright 
(1977-84); St. Stanislaus, Ingalls (1985-91, and St. Patrick, Great 
Bend (1991-97). He was senior priest in residence at St. Patrick, Great 
Bend, until his retirement on Jan. 31, 1998.Following his 
retirement, Father Tighe remained where he considered home, Great Bend, 
and was warmly embraced by the faith community. He had a prominent 
presence at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Lake Barton Golf course, 
where he played regularly. Most recently he lived at the Catholic Care 
Center in Bel Aire, north of Wichita, where he made many new friends.He has 33 living nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, James and Sarah, and siblings, James, Bridie, Mary, Tom, Annie,
 Alice, Brendan, John and Michael.A private Mass was held and a public Memorial Mass will be held at a 
later date due to Mass restrictions and limitations set forth by the 
Catholic Diocese, due to the current virus pandemic. Throughout his 
life, Father Tighe showed an unwavering devotion to the causes of the 
poor and the unborn. He donated his home in Great Bend to Birthright and
 was charitable to many other causes that were faithful to the book of 
Matthew that the last shall be first. Memorials are suggested to the 
Birthright, Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Prince of Peace Parish,
 in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

The Rev. Father Dermot Francis Tighe

Juanita Janssen has been called to assist God with entertaining, book reviews and any other need that might provide grace and eloquence to her new heavenly home.

A life-long Kansan, Juanita died on Friday, March 20, at the age of 100 at The Ranch Nursing Home in Garden City, Kansas.

In heaven, she joins her husband, Alfred Janssen Jr., her parents John and Mamie Henderson, her brothers John and Ed, sister Lucille, plus her oldest grandson, Scott.

Together, Alfred and Juanita raised two sons – Alfred Janssen III of Scott City and Mark Janssen of Manhattan.

Juanita celebrated the accomplishments and cherished traveling with her five grandchildren – Scott, Craig, Kristin, Travis and Kelly – and adored her 11 great-grandchildren – Caroline and Cole in Bozeman, Mt.; Gillian and Shepherd in Fort Collins, Colo.; Avery, Tate, and Turner in Clarksville, Tenn.; Lincoln, Campbell, and Sullivan in Phoenix, Ariz.; and Grace in DeSoto, Kan.

In Juanita’s words, “I was born to be a grandmother.” &nbsp;Some of her most proud moments in life were showing off the grandkids in her travels of the world.

Juanita was blessed with a gift to verbally tell a story through her book reviews, plus simplified the Bible during her Sunday School teachings of nearly 70 years.

She entered the world on a snowy day – January 17, 1920 – in Whitewater, and would then spend her childhood in Wichita where she would graduate from North High.

Staying with her West Side Baptist Church teachings, she attended Ottawa University where she majored in history and thrived as a debater. It’s also at Ottawa where she met Alfred with the two later saying their “I dos” on December 20, 1943.

Scott City would become their home and farming their livelihood for the next four-plus decades until Alfred’s death in the fall of 1989.&nbsp;Juanita enjoyed reading multiple newspapers on a daily basis and then discussing the pros and cons of her beloved K-State Wildcats and Scott City Beavers.

Juanita held numerous offices with the American Baptist Women’s organizations and was a pillar within Scott City’s First Baptist Church since 1946. She was also active in the development of the Scott County Library, plus active in the El Quartelejo Study Club and Scott County Historical Society.

In addition, she enjoyed the arts with a Madonna collection and mini-gallery of pieces painted by southwest artist Ted DeGrazia.

A youth Sunday School teacher instilled the value of – “Do It Well” – into Juanita’s DNA as a teenager, and she certainly did that through her cooking, dress, decorating and teachings during her 100 years of life.

Juanita is in a better place today, and that place is better because she is present.

Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Bob Arts presiding.&nbsp;

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

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County Library or Scott County Arts Council in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584830627531.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Juanita Janssen has been called to assist God with entertaining, book reviews and any other need that might provide grace and eloquence to her new heavenly home.A life-long Kansan, Juanita died on Friday, March 20, at the age of 100 at The Ranch Nursing Home in Garden City, Kansas.In heaven, she joins her husband, Alfred Janssen Jr., her parents John and Mamie Henderson, her brothers John and Ed, sister Lucille, plus her oldest grandson, Scott.Together, Alfred and Juanita raised two sons – Alfred Janssen III of Scott City and Mark Janssen of Manhattan.Juanita celebrated the accomplishments and cherished traveling with her five grandchildren – Scott, Craig, Kristin, Travis and Kelly – and adored her 11 great-grandchildren – Caroline and Cole in Bozeman, Mt.; Gillian and Shepherd in Fort Collins, Colo.; Avery, Tate, and Turner in Clarksville, Tenn.; Lincoln, Campbell, and Sullivan in Phoenix, Ariz.; and Grace in DeSoto, Kan.In Juanita’s words, “I was born to be a grandmother.” &nbsp;Some of her most proud moments in life were showing off the grandkids in her travels of the world.Juanita was blessed with a gift to verbally tell a story through her book reviews, plus simplified the Bible during her Sunday School teachings of nearly 70 years.She entered the world on a snowy day – January 17, 1920 – in Whitewater, and would then spend her childhood in Wichita where she would graduate from North High.Staying with her West Side Baptist Church teachings, she attended Ottawa University where she majored in history and thrived as a debater. It’s also at Ottawa where she met Alfred with the two later saying their “I dos” on December 20, 1943.Scott City would become their home and farming their livelihood for the next four-plus decades until Alfred’s death in the fall of 1989.&nbsp;Juanita enjoyed reading multiple newspapers on a daily basis and then discussing the pros and cons of her beloved K-State Wildcats and Scott City Beavers.Juanita held numerous offices with the American Baptist Women’s organizations and was a pillar within Scott City’s First Baptist Church since 1946. She was also active in the development of the Scott County Library, plus active in the El Quartelejo Study Club and Scott County Historical Society.In addition, she enjoyed the arts with a Madonna collection and mini-gallery of pieces painted by southwest artist Ted DeGrazia.A youth Sunday School teacher instilled the value of – “Do It Well” – into Juanita’s DNA as a teenager, and she certainly did that through her cooking, dress, decorating and teachings during her 100 years of life.Juanita is in a better place today, and that place is better because she is present.Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Bob Arts presiding.&nbsp;Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County Library or Scott County Arts Council in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Juanita Janssen

Norton resident Robert Eugene Underwood passed away, Tuesday, March 
17, 2020, at the Logan Manor Nursing Home in Logan at the age of 73.

He was born the eldest son of James Loyal and Jacqueline (Valle) 
Underwood, on February 18, 1947, in Norton.&nbsp; He was raised to manhood on 
the family farm in Densmore.&nbsp; He attended Mechanic school in Wichita and
 then returned home to the farm and work for KDOT.&nbsp; He was a member of 
the Kansas National Guard.

He met the love of his life, Virginia Lee Rice and was united in marriage on June 14, 1969, in Almena.

Robert was very active in the community, he was a city councilman, 
member of the American Legion, served as Densmore Class President and a 
member of the Christian Church.

After 35 years at KDOT and 26 years with the Kansas National Guard, 
he retired.&nbsp; His passion was restoring tractors, especially Farmall.&nbsp; He
 was big in the Sunflower Pioneer Power Assoc. (SPPA) and the 
International Harvester Collectors Club.&nbsp; He was very passionate about 
his tractors.&nbsp; Anyone that needed help, he was there for you.

Robert is survived by his wife, Virginia of Norton; daughters Deanna 
Sumner and husband Todd of Norcatur and Denise Roberson of Hoxie; son 
Dan and wife Russchelle of Joes, CO; 8 grandchildren; many great 
grandchildren; and a brother William of Norton.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Jones; brother, Pat; son, James; and grandson, Brandon Sumner.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; Private Memorial Services will be held at 
2:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 in the Norton Christian Church, 
Norton.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Norton 
Cemetery, Norton.&nbsp; The memorial services will be streamed live on 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton American Legion Post
 No. 63 and sent in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 
563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

<figure>
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 </figure>Norton resident Robert Eugene Underwood passed away, Tuesday, March 
17, 2020, at the Logan Manor Nursing Home in Logan at the age of 73.He was born the eldest son of James Loyal and Jacqueline (Valle) 
Underwood, on February 18, 1947, in Norton.&nbsp; He was raised to manhood on 
the family farm in Densmore.&nbsp; He attended Mechanic school in Wichita and
 then returned home to the farm and work for KDOT.&nbsp; He was a member of 
the Kansas National Guard.He met the love of his life, Virginia Lee Rice and was united in marriage on June 14, 1969, in Almena.Robert was very active in the community, he was a city councilman, 
member of the American Legion, served as Densmore Class President and a 
member of the Christian Church.After 35 years at KDOT and 26 years with the Kansas National Guard, 
he retired.&nbsp; His passion was restoring tractors, especially Farmall.&nbsp; He
 was big in the Sunflower Pioneer Power Assoc. (SPPA) and the 
International Harvester Collectors Club.&nbsp; He was very passionate about 
his tractors.&nbsp; Anyone that needed help, he was there for you.Robert is survived by his wife, Virginia of Norton; daughters Deanna 
Sumner and husband Todd of Norcatur and Denise Roberson of Hoxie; son 
Dan and wife Russchelle of Joes, CO; 8 grandchildren; many great 
grandchildren; and a brother William of Norton.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Jones; brother, Pat; son, James; and grandson, Brandon Sumner.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; Private Memorial Services will be held at 
2:00 p.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 in the Norton Christian Church, 
Norton.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Norton 
Cemetery, Norton.&nbsp; The memorial services will be streamed live on 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel's Facebook page.Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton American Legion Post
 No. 63 and sent in care of the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 
563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Robert Eugene Underwood

Betty Darlene (Glenn) Anderson passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at
 the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 89.

Betty the youngest of four siblings was born August 23, 1930 on a 
farm Northeast of Norton, to parents John “Irvin” and Emma E. (Gill) 
Glenn. She married Raymond Glenn Anderson July 3, 1948. The family moved
 to Pueblo Colorado in 1956.&nbsp; Later she became a realtor and an 
accomplished author.

She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her parents, her 
brothers Alfred, Roland and Joy Glenn and granddaughter Reana Jo 
Anderson.

Betty is survived by her son Bruce (Linda) Anderson of Norton,&nbsp;her 
daughter Romona (Ronald) Lawlis of Arkansas City, her son William 
Anderson of Pueblo, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, as well
 as other relatives and friends.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; An inurnment will take place at a later date in the family plot at the Norton Cemetery.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Anderson can be given to the Norton 
Library or Norton Senior Center and may be sent in care of the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Betty Darlene (Glenn) Anderson passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at
 the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 89.Betty the youngest of four siblings was born August 23, 1930 on a 
farm Northeast of Norton, to parents John “Irvin” and Emma E. (Gill) 
Glenn. She married Raymond Glenn Anderson July 3, 1948. The family moved
 to Pueblo Colorado in 1956.&nbsp; Later she became a realtor and an 
accomplished author.She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, her parents, her 
brothers Alfred, Roland and Joy Glenn and granddaughter Reana Jo 
Anderson.Betty is survived by her son Bruce (Linda) Anderson of Norton,&nbsp;her 
daughter Romona (Ronald) Lawlis of Arkansas City, her son William 
Anderson of Pueblo, four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, as well
 as other relatives and friends.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; An inurnment will take place at a later date in the family plot at the Norton Cemetery.Contributions in memory of Mrs. Anderson can be given to the Norton 
Library or Norton Senior Center and may be sent in care of the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Betty Darlene (Glenn) Anderson

Elmer J. “Schmidty” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 18, 1930 in 
Catharine, the son of Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; On November 
7, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rosalinda “Rosie” Meier in 
Catharine, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp; He proudly served 
in the United States Army, was parts manager for 57 years at 
International Harvester/Radke Implement, and was a farmer.&nbsp; His 
memberships included Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly, the American Legion, and served on 
the church funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; He enjoyed all sports, was a 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and loved watching WWE wrestling.&nbsp; He
 enjoyed woodworking, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren
 and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife; Rosie of 
the home in Hays, a son Brian Schmidt and wife Cherie of Hays, three 
daughters; Patty Kuhn and husband Duane of Hays, Debbie Pittman and 
husband Lance of Flagstaff, AZ, and Brenda Gottschalk and husband Dan of
 Hays, three brothers; Emery Schmidt and wife Shirley of Catharine, 
Adolph Schmidt and wife DeAnn, and Gerald Schmidt and wife Elaine, all 
of Hays, a sister; Cora Dortland of Gorham, a brother-in-law; Maynard 
Evans of Hays, five grandchildren; Brandon Kuhn and wife Ashley, Dustin 
Kuhn and wife Mindy, Ayrton Pittman, Derek Gottschalk and wife Hayley, 
and Danna Decker and husband Brandon, and eleven great grandchildren; 
Kayleigh Kuhn, Jolie Kuhn, Shiloh Kuhn, Dayton Kuhn, Kasen Kuhn, Kaycee 
Kuhn, Claire Decker, Caleb Decker, Skyler Anderson, Leigh Anderson, and 
Lilly Fross.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, four brothers; infant brother Elmer, Celly, Herbert, and Alfred
 Schmidt, three sisters; Cyrilla Evans, Fedelia Rome, and Irene Dinkel, 
and a brother-in-law; Everett Dortland.

Due to the Mass restrictions and 
limitations set forth by the Catholic Diocese, a Memorial Mass at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will be scheduled and announced
 by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at a later date.&nbsp; Private family 
burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will 
be in St. Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart 
of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Elmer may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Elmer J. “Schmidty” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home.He was born October 18, 1930 in 
Catharine, the son of Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; On November 
7, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rosalinda “Rosie” Meier in 
Catharine, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp; He proudly served 
in the United States Army, was parts manager for 57 years at 
International Harvester/Radke Implement, and was a farmer.&nbsp; His 
memberships included Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly, the American Legion, and served on 
the church funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; He enjoyed all sports, was a 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and loved watching WWE wrestling.&nbsp; He
 enjoyed woodworking, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren
 and great grandchildren.Survivors include his wife; Rosie of 
the home in Hays, a son Brian Schmidt and wife Cherie of Hays, three 
daughters; Patty Kuhn and husband Duane of Hays, Debbie Pittman and 
husband Lance of Flagstaff, AZ, and Brenda Gottschalk and husband Dan of
 Hays, three brothers; Emery Schmidt and wife Shirley of Catharine, 
Adolph Schmidt and wife DeAnn, and Gerald Schmidt and wife Elaine, all 
of Hays, a sister; Cora Dortland of Gorham, a brother-in-law; Maynard 
Evans of Hays, five grandchildren; Brandon Kuhn and wife Ashley, Dustin 
Kuhn and wife Mindy, Ayrton Pittman, Derek Gottschalk and wife Hayley, 
and Danna Decker and husband Brandon, and eleven great grandchildren; 
Kayleigh Kuhn, Jolie Kuhn, Shiloh Kuhn, Dayton Kuhn, Kasen Kuhn, Kaycee 
Kuhn, Claire Decker, Caleb Decker, Skyler Anderson, Leigh Anderson, and 
Lilly Fross.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, four brothers; infant brother Elmer, Celly, Herbert, and Alfred
 Schmidt, three sisters; Cyrilla Evans, Fedelia Rome, and Irene Dinkel, 
and a brother-in-law; Everett Dortland.Due to the Mass restrictions and 
limitations set forth by the Catholic Diocese, a Memorial Mass at 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church will be scheduled and announced
 by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at a later date.&nbsp; Private family 
burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will 
be in St. Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart 
of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of 
Elmer may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Elmer J. 'Schmidty' Schmidt

Rosemary Trevino, 56, passed away March 19, 2020, at Pleasant View 
Home, Inman. She was born on April 11, 1963, to Frank &amp; Dorothy 
(Ocon) Trevino. She married Harry Taylor in 1999 and they were later 
divorced.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Rosemary was a production laborer 
for Fuller Brush Industries and more recently, was the hotel manager for
 both Days Inn and Travel Lodge of Great Bend. Family was her life and 
she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include, three sons, Grayling James, Jr. of Lyons, Andrew 
James and wife Sarah of Hutchinson, and Herman Pitts, Jr. of Great Bend;
 two daughters, Kandi James-Becker and husband Trevor of Park City, and 
Cyndi James of Hutchinson; four brothers, Lee Trevino and wife LaDonna 
of Hutchinson, Frank Trevino and wife Evonda of Great Bend, Jessie 
Trevino and wife Andrea of Great Bend, and Richard Trevino of Calif.; a 
sister, Mary Hunter of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; and an infant daughter, Felicia Pitts.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March
 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00
 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020. Due to restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas, limited attendance will be allowed. Memorials have been suggested to the Rosemary Trevino Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rosemary Trevino, 56, passed away March 19, 2020, at Pleasant View 
Home, Inman. She was born on April 11, 1963, to Frank &amp; Dorothy 
(Ocon) Trevino. She married Harry Taylor in 1999 and they were later 
divorced.A lifetime Barton county resident, Rosemary was a production laborer 
for Fuller Brush Industries and more recently, was the hotel manager for
 both Days Inn and Travel Lodge of Great Bend. Family was her life and 
she especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include, three sons, Grayling James, Jr. of Lyons, Andrew 
James and wife Sarah of Hutchinson, and Herman Pitts, Jr. of Great Bend;
 two daughters, Kandi James-Becker and husband Trevor of Park City, and 
Cyndi James of Hutchinson; four brothers, Lee Trevino and wife LaDonna 
of Hutchinson, Frank Trevino and wife Evonda of Great Bend, Jessie 
Trevino and wife Andrea of Great Bend, and Richard Trevino of Calif.; a 
sister, Mary Hunter of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; and an infant daughter, Felicia Pitts.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, March
 25, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00
 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2020. Due to restrictions and limitations set forth by the State of Kansas, limited attendance will be allowed. Memorials have been suggested to the Rosemary Trevino Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rosemary Trevino

Sandra (Fisher) Oakley, of Hays, 
Kansas, an amazing wife, mother, and grandma, passed away on March 19, 
2020 at the age of 71.&nbsp; She was surrounded in life, and during her 
transition to heaven, by her loving family.

Sandra will reunite with some of her 
loved ones that went on before her, including her parents Bud and Betty 
Lou Fisher, brother Randy Fisher, and many other family members that 
were so important in her life.&nbsp; Although she loved her life on earth, 
her faith in God gave her the confidence that she would one day be able 
to wrap her arms around her parents again.&nbsp; She made such a huge impact 
on the lives of those around her, the grand entrance into the eternal 
Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, this must have been a sight
 to see.

Sandra “Grandma Sandy”, is survived by 
an amazing family that loves her dearly.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving 
husband and best friend of 50 years, Wes Oakley, their 5 children, 18 
grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild: Melanie and Kelly Petz of Hays, 
and their four children and one grandson; Nathan, Nick and fiancé 
Kaylin, Kallynn, and Kameron and grandson Easton; Melissa and Greg 
Ballard of Leawood, KS and their three children; Gregory, Alexis, and 
Kaylee; Lindsey and Edward McCray of Maricopa, AZ, and their three 
children; Jade, Italy, and Caleb; Christin and Tim Nunnery of Hays, and 
their four children; Isaiah and girlfriend Carli, Ethan and girlfriend 
Jaycee, Tasiah, and TJ; Seth and Brandi Oakley of Hays, and their four 
children; Wesley, Jaycee, Trey, and Taryn.&nbsp; She is also survived by her 
brother Barry and Stacey Fisher of Pratt, and their four children; 
Brett, Brooke, Steve, and Sam, her brother Randy’s children; Jamie, 
Molly, and Cody.&nbsp; “Aunt Sandra” loved these families with all her heart,
 and they absolutely adored her.

Sandra was born on August 1, 1948 in 
McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; Her family moved to Lakin, Kansas just prior to her 
starting high school, and this is where she met the love of her life, 
Wes Oakley.&nbsp; The two both completed their college degrees in education 
from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Sandra was a fourth grade teacher in 
Stockton, Kansas.&nbsp; She became the greatest Pastor’s wife in America, as 
she stood by her husband Wes’ side through 40 years of ministry, most of
 the time here in Hays at Westview Church.&nbsp; Her role as a wife, a 
mother, a grandma, an aunt, a sister, and a friend will continue to 
impact lives for years to come.&nbsp; Sandra loved to help and encourage 
everyone, and she loved this community and her Westview Church family.&nbsp; 
Her heart was always to bless others, often creating gift bags or snack 
bags for local youth sports teams.&nbsp; Most recently before heading to the 
hospital, she placed a very large and expensive Amazon order so that she
 could once again be a blessing to others in this community.&nbsp; While in 
the hospital, Wes just smiled as he imagined what all those new Amazon 
charges could be for.&nbsp; Upon returning home, Wes and kids opened the 
boxes to see that she had ordered graduation gifts for several young 
graduates, and lots of snacks for the youth ministry groups at Westiview
 Church.

Sandra will be missed and never 
forgotten.&nbsp; We are comforted by our shared faith in God, that this isn’t
 the end of our time with Sandra.&nbsp; Her impact while on this earth was 
significant, and we will all miss our daily interactions with her.

A private family service to celebrate 
her life will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Westview 
Church, with Pastor Charles Mendenhall officiating. &nbsp;The service will be
 streamed live for the public on the Westview Church YouTube channel. 
&nbsp;Private family burial will be in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp; A
 public celebration and dinner will be scheduled and announced at a 
later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Westview 
Church R3 Youth Group, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 
1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Sandra may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra (Fisher) Oakley, of Hays, 
Kansas, an amazing wife, mother, and grandma, passed away on March 19, 
2020 at the age of 71.&nbsp; She was surrounded in life, and during her 
transition to heaven, by her loving family.Sandra will reunite with some of her 
loved ones that went on before her, including her parents Bud and Betty 
Lou Fisher, brother Randy Fisher, and many other family members that 
were so important in her life.&nbsp; Although she loved her life on earth, 
her faith in God gave her the confidence that she would one day be able 
to wrap her arms around her parents again.&nbsp; She made such a huge impact 
on the lives of those around her, the grand entrance into the eternal 
Kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, this must have been a sight
 to see.Sandra “Grandma Sandy”, is survived by 
an amazing family that loves her dearly.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving 
husband and best friend of 50 years, Wes Oakley, their 5 children, 18 
grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild: Melanie and Kelly Petz of Hays, 
and their four children and one grandson; Nathan, Nick and fiancé 
Kaylin, Kallynn, and Kameron and grandson Easton; Melissa and Greg 
Ballard of Leawood, KS and their three children; Gregory, Alexis, and 
Kaylee; Lindsey and Edward McCray of Maricopa, AZ, and their three 
children; Jade, Italy, and Caleb; Christin and Tim Nunnery of Hays, and 
their four children; Isaiah and girlfriend Carli, Ethan and girlfriend 
Jaycee, Tasiah, and TJ; Seth and Brandi Oakley of Hays, and their four 
children; Wesley, Jaycee, Trey, and Taryn.&nbsp; She is also survived by her 
brother Barry and Stacey Fisher of Pratt, and their four children; 
Brett, Brooke, Steve, and Sam, her brother Randy’s children; Jamie, 
Molly, and Cody.&nbsp; “Aunt Sandra” loved these families with all her heart,
 and they absolutely adored her.Sandra was born on August 1, 1948 in 
McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; Her family moved to Lakin, Kansas just prior to her 
starting high school, and this is where she met the love of her life, 
Wes Oakley.&nbsp; The two both completed their college degrees in education 
from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Sandra was a fourth grade teacher in 
Stockton, Kansas.&nbsp; She became the greatest Pastor’s wife in America, as 
she stood by her husband Wes’ side through 40 years of ministry, most of
 the time here in Hays at Westview Church.&nbsp; Her role as a wife, a 
mother, a grandma, an aunt, a sister, and a friend will continue to 
impact lives for years to come.&nbsp; Sandra loved to help and encourage 
everyone, and she loved this community and her Westview Church family.&nbsp; 
Her heart was always to bless others, often creating gift bags or snack 
bags for local youth sports teams.&nbsp; Most recently before heading to the 
hospital, she placed a very large and expensive Amazon order so that she
 could once again be a blessing to others in this community.&nbsp; While in 
the hospital, Wes just smiled as he imagined what all those new Amazon 
charges could be for.&nbsp; Upon returning home, Wes and kids opened the 
boxes to see that she had ordered graduation gifts for several young 
graduates, and lots of snacks for the youth ministry groups at Westiview
 Church.Sandra will be missed and never 
forgotten.&nbsp; We are comforted by our shared faith in God, that this isn’t
 the end of our time with Sandra.&nbsp; Her impact while on this earth was 
significant, and we will all miss our daily interactions with her.A private family service to celebrate 
her life will be at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Westview 
Church, with Pastor Charles Mendenhall officiating. &nbsp;The service will be
 streamed live for the public on the Westview Church YouTube channel. 
&nbsp;Private family burial will be in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp; A
 public celebration and dinner will be scheduled and announced at a 
later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Westview 
Church R3 Youth Group, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 
1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Sandra may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Sandra (Fisher) Oakley

Roger G. Fox, 93, passed away March 19, 2020 at University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus.

He was born May 11, 1926 in Larned, the son of Walter and Gladys 
Strader Fox. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman.

&nbsp;He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church and church 
finance committee; he sat on the Co-Op board and served as the township 
treasurer. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W and American Legion, 
both of Larned and served in the United States Army.

On February 18, 1951 he married Lois E. Fischer at Larned; she preceded him in death on April 30, 2001.

Survivors include: two daughters, Sherry (Steve) Webster and Marsha 
(Kale) Erway, both of Larned; five grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois and a brother, Walter “Mac” Fox.

Family funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, 
public live stream via Facebook at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary, at
 Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. 
&nbsp;Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned with 
military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center, Welcome Inn or 
the Larned United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. 
Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Roger G. Fox, 93, passed away March 19, 2020 at University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus.He was born May 11, 1926 in Larned, the son of Walter and Gladys 
Strader Fox. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman.&nbsp;He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church and church 
finance committee; he sat on the Co-Op board and served as the township 
treasurer. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W and American Legion, 
both of Larned and served in the United States Army.On February 18, 1951 he married Lois E. Fischer at Larned; she preceded him in death on April 30, 2001.Survivors include: two daughters, Sherry (Steve) Webster and Marsha 
(Kale) Erway, both of Larned; five grandchildren and twelve great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Lois and a brother, Walter “Mac” Fox.Family funeral service will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2020, 
public live stream via Facebook at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary, at
 Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Jarred Smith presiding. 
&nbsp;Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned with 
military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center, Welcome Inn or 
the Larned United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. 
Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Roger G. Fox

Platte City, Missouri, and former longtime Goodland, KS resident Virginia Louise Smiley, 100, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Platte City, MO.

Virginia was born on September 24, 1919 in Atchison, KS to Edward John and Ruth Lillian (Bailey) Suydam.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Leavenworth, KS and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1937.&nbsp; In November of 1940, Virginia married William Arthur Smiley, Jr. M.D. in St. Joseph, MO.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born; Beth, Bill, Susan and Lynn.&nbsp; The family lived in Junction City, Ks and Norton, KS where Dr. Smiley was in medical practice before moving to Goodland, KS in 1960.

From 1937 until 1960, Virginia was actively involved with the Girl Scouts.&nbsp; While living in Goodland, Virginia was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and worked as a secretary for Edwards Aviation. &nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents, her stepfather MJR. A.S. Farrar, and her husband. &nbsp;

She is survived by her four children; Beth (Rick) Philbrick of Platte City, MO, Bill (Chris) Smiley of LaCrosse, WI, Susan Gilley of Louisburg, KS and&nbsp; Lynn Smiley (Peter Gilligan) of Chapel Hill, NC.&nbsp; She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; &nbsp;

At this time there will be no services for Virginia.&nbsp; Her ashes will be inurned at a later date in the Junction City Cemetery in Junction City, KS next to her husband.

Friends may go to <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a> to leave an online message of condolence for the family and to sign the online register book. &nbsp;

Donations can be made to the Kansas University Virginia and William Smiley scholarship in Biological Sciences, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences.&nbsp; The link to donate is <a href="https://biology.ku.edu/giving">https://biology.ku.edu/giving</a>

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Platte City, Missouri, and former longtime Goodland, KS resident Virginia Louise Smiley, 100, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Platte City, MO.Virginia was born on September 24, 1919 in Atchison, KS to Edward John and Ruth Lillian (Bailey) Suydam.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Leavenworth, KS and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1937.&nbsp; In November of 1940, Virginia married William Arthur Smiley, Jr. M.D. in St. Joseph, MO.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born; Beth, Bill, Susan and Lynn.&nbsp; The family lived in Junction City, Ks and Norton, KS where Dr. Smiley was in medical practice before moving to Goodland, KS in 1960.From 1937 until 1960, Virginia was actively involved with the Girl Scouts.&nbsp; While living in Goodland, Virginia was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and worked as a secretary for Edwards Aviation. &nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents, her stepfather MJR. A.S. Farrar, and her husband. &nbsp;She is survived by her four children; Beth (Rick) Philbrick of Platte City, MO, Bill (Chris) Smiley of LaCrosse, WI, Susan Gilley of Louisburg, KS and&nbsp; Lynn Smiley (Peter Gilligan) of Chapel Hill, NC.&nbsp; She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.&nbsp; &nbsp;At this time there will be no services for Virginia.&nbsp; Her ashes will be inurned at a later date in the Junction City Cemetery in Junction City, KS next to her husband.Friends may go to <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a> to leave an online message of condolence for the family and to sign the online register book. &nbsp;Donations can be made to the Kansas University Virginia and William Smiley scholarship in Biological Sciences, College of Liberal Arts &amp; Sciences.&nbsp; The link to donate is <a href="https://biology.ku.edu/giving">https://biology.ku.edu/giving</a>Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Virginia Louise Smiley

Marjorie May Rohr, 81, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the Rhode 
Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. She was born on May 15, 1938 in 
Dighton, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Rosa (Michel) Cheney.

Marjorie was a secretary for C and R Salvage and a homemaker. She was
 a member of the Sunflower Polka Club and Wakeeney Eagle’s Auxiliary No.
 3774. She married Leonard Rohr on Monday, April 14, 1958, in Dighton, 
Kansas. He died on March 2, 2012.

Survivors include: 2 daughters-in-law, Judy Rohr of Ness City, Betty 
Rohr of Marian, Iowa; 1 sister, Phyllis Thon of Colby; 5 grandchildren, 
Jennifer (Loren) Pfeifer of Wakeeney, Joseph Rohr of Wakeeney, Justin 
Rohr of Goodland, Anthony Rohr of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Katrina (Ben) 
Jelinek of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 1 step-grandchild, Tracie (Edgar)
 Padilla of Spring, Texas; 1 great-grandchild, Alex Pfeifer of Wakeeney;
 2 step-great-grandchildren, Nicole Padilla and Sarah Padilla both of 
Spring, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 
Leonard Rohr, 2 sons, James Jacob Rohr and Thomas Carl Rohr, and 1 
nephew, Lance Bryant.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 10:00 A.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Ransom 
Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 
Ness City, Kansas, from 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020
 with the family present from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites or the American Diabetes Association.

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 </figure>Marjorie May Rohr, 81, passed away on March 18, 2020 at the Rhode 
Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. She was born on May 15, 1938 in 
Dighton, Kansas the daughter of Carl and Rosa (Michel) Cheney.Marjorie was a secretary for C and R Salvage and a homemaker. She was
 a member of the Sunflower Polka Club and Wakeeney Eagle’s Auxiliary No.
 3774. She married Leonard Rohr on Monday, April 14, 1958, in Dighton, 
Kansas. He died on March 2, 2012.Survivors include: 2 daughters-in-law, Judy Rohr of Ness City, Betty 
Rohr of Marian, Iowa; 1 sister, Phyllis Thon of Colby; 5 grandchildren, 
Jennifer (Loren) Pfeifer of Wakeeney, Joseph Rohr of Wakeeney, Justin 
Rohr of Goodland, Anthony Rohr of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Katrina (Ben) 
Jelinek of Colorado Springs, Colorado; 1 step-grandchild, Tracie (Edgar)
 Padilla of Spring, Texas; 1 great-grandchild, Alex Pfeifer of Wakeeney;
 2 step-great-grandchildren, Nicole Padilla and Sarah Padilla both of 
Spring, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 
Leonard Rohr, 2 sons, James Jacob Rohr and Thomas Carl Rohr, and 1 
nephew, Lance Bryant.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, 10:00 A.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Ransom 
Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 
Ness City, Kansas, from 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 24, 2020
 with the family present from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites or the American Diabetes Association.

Marjorie May Rohr

Norton - Michael Ray Coffey Jr., 48, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan&nbsp;Hospital, Kearney, NE.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

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 </figure>Norton - Michael Ray Coffey Jr., 48, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at Good Samaritan&nbsp;Hospital, Kearney, NE.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Michael Ray Coffey Jr.

Donna J. McNeal, 73, Denver, Colorado, formerly of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Denver Health Medical Center.

She was born July 2, 1946 in Sutton, 
Nebraska, the daughter of Max and Jessie (Mitchell) Jacobson.&nbsp; She 
married Roger McNeal, and he preceded her in death in 1985.&nbsp; Donna 
worked at JBS in Grand Island, Nebraska and Insurance Planning, Inc. in 
Hays.&nbsp; She enjoyed working in her flower beds, feeding the squirrels and
 rabbits, the Rocky Mountains, playing slot machines, and cooking.&nbsp; Her 
family brought great joy into her life, and she enjoyed family reunions 
and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include two daughters; Kim 
Barnes of Hays and Terri McNeal of Denver, CO, four brothers; Mike 
Jacobson and wife Julie, Lyle Jacobson and wife Marsha, Myron Jacobson 
and wife Donna, and Allen Jacobson and wife Michelle, two sisters; Dee 
Rollins and husband Raymond and Brenda Phillips, ten grandchildren; 
Shane McNeal, Jason McNeal, Alex McNeal, Hayley Barnes, Jesse Barnes, 
John Barnes, Brandi Barnes, Bailey Barnes, Derrick McNeal and Sierra 
McNeal, and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son; Scott McNeal, a son-in-law; Steve Barnes, and a brother; Charles Jacobson.&nbsp;

A private family burial will be at Mt. 
Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis 
County in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Donna may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Donna J. McNeal, 73, Denver, Colorado, formerly of Hays, Kansas, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Denver Health Medical Center.She was born July 2, 1946 in Sutton, 
Nebraska, the daughter of Max and Jessie (Mitchell) Jacobson.&nbsp; She 
married Roger McNeal, and he preceded her in death in 1985.&nbsp; Donna 
worked at JBS in Grand Island, Nebraska and Insurance Planning, Inc. in 
Hays.&nbsp; She enjoyed working in her flower beds, feeding the squirrels and
 rabbits, the Rocky Mountains, playing slot machines, and cooking.&nbsp; Her 
family brought great joy into her life, and she enjoyed family reunions 
and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors include two daughters; Kim 
Barnes of Hays and Terri McNeal of Denver, CO, four brothers; Mike 
Jacobson and wife Julie, Lyle Jacobson and wife Marsha, Myron Jacobson 
and wife Donna, and Allen Jacobson and wife Michelle, two sisters; Dee 
Rollins and husband Raymond and Brenda Phillips, ten grandchildren; 
Shane McNeal, Jason McNeal, Alex McNeal, Hayley Barnes, Jesse Barnes, 
John Barnes, Brandi Barnes, Bailey Barnes, Derrick McNeal and Sierra 
McNeal, and eight great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, a son; Scott McNeal, a son-in-law; Steve Barnes, and a brother; Charles Jacobson.&nbsp;A private family burial will be at Mt. 
Allen Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Council of Ellis 
County in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Donna may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Donna J. McNeal

Jeremy Kendall Hunter, 30, passed away March 16, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.&nbsp;

He was born September 5, 1989 in Great Bend, KS, the son of John and Gina Continho Hunter.

A lifetime area resident, he was an Oil Field Operator

He was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; He loved the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed playing baseball and going hunting and fishing.

Survivors include: his parents, John and Gina Hunter, Larned, KS; two
 brothers, Kevin (Deavin) Kennon, Larned, KS Keith (Jennifer) Kennon, 
Hoisington, KS; sister, Shelby (Larry) Lauber, Larned, KS; several 
nieces and nephews and a best friend, Aaron (Hayley) Hopkins, Larned, 
KS.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary 
Chapel, Larned, with Bo Rouse presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00 
p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 6:00
 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the service.

Memorials may be given to the Jeremy K. Hunter Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jeremy Kendall Hunter, 30, passed away March 16, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.&nbsp;He was born September 5, 1989 in Great Bend, KS, the son of John and Gina Continho Hunter.A lifetime area resident, he was an Oil Field OperatorHe was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; He loved the Kansas City Chiefs and enjoyed playing baseball and going hunting and fishing.Survivors include: his parents, John and Gina Hunter, Larned, KS; two
 brothers, Kevin (Deavin) Kennon, Larned, KS Keith (Jennifer) Kennon, 
Hoisington, KS; sister, Shelby (Larry) Lauber, Larned, KS; several 
nieces and nephews and a best friend, Aaron (Hayley) Hopkins, Larned, 
KS.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary 
Chapel, Larned, with Bo Rouse presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1:00 
p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 6:00
 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the service.Memorials may be given to the Jeremy K. Hunter Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Jeremy Kendall Hunter

Bernadine Ruth (Homler) Kuhn, age 91, of Hays, Kansas passed away 
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Hays.&nbsp; She was born at home on July 22, 1924 
in Ellis, Kansas to Robert and Nellie (Bassler) Homler.&nbsp; She married 
John Kuhn on August 20, 1945 in Ellis, Kansas.

She is survived by three sons and three daughters.&nbsp; Robert (Bob) Kuhn
 and wife Linda of Broken Arrow, OK; Zoe Gleason of Bozeman, MT; Mark 
(Dutch) and wife Shirley of Sterling, Ks; Linda Kuhn, wife of Darrell 
Kuhn (deceased); Patrick Kuhn and wife Diane of Ellis, Ks; Mary 
Gillespie and husband John of Sterling, Ks; and Rhonda Meyerhoff of 
Clifton, Ks; 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, and countless 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband John, and sons Darrell and David.

Bernadine volunteered in a way that reflected her warmth and love – 
she gave freely to Meals on Wheels, the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home 
and Hospice.&nbsp; Her personal time was spent reading, crocheting, quilting 
canning and making baby blankets for numerous new moms and babies.

Funeral services will be Friday, March 20th, 2020 at 1:00 PM at&nbsp;the 
St John Chapel, Via Christi Village, Hays, with inurnment&nbsp;following the
 services in&nbsp;St Mary's Cemetery, Ellis. Ks.

Memorials are suggested to Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 
2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book 
at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email 
at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Bernadine Ruth (Homler) Kuhn, age 91, of Hays, Kansas passed away 
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Hays.&nbsp; She was born at home on July 22, 1924 
in Ellis, Kansas to Robert and Nellie (Bassler) Homler.&nbsp; She married 
John Kuhn on August 20, 1945 in Ellis, Kansas.She is survived by three sons and three daughters.&nbsp; Robert (Bob) Kuhn
 and wife Linda of Broken Arrow, OK; Zoe Gleason of Bozeman, MT; Mark 
(Dutch) and wife Shirley of Sterling, Ks; Linda Kuhn, wife of Darrell 
Kuhn (deceased); Patrick Kuhn and wife Diane of Ellis, Ks; Mary 
Gillespie and husband John of Sterling, Ks; and Rhonda Meyerhoff of 
Clifton, Ks; 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, and countless 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband John, and sons Darrell and David.Bernadine volunteered in a way that reflected her warmth and love – 
she gave freely to Meals on Wheels, the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home 
and Hospice.&nbsp; Her personal time was spent reading, crocheting, quilting 
canning and making baby blankets for numerous new moms and babies.Funeral services will be Friday, March 20th, 2020 at 1:00 PM at&nbsp;the 
St John Chapel, Via Christi Village, Hays, with inurnment&nbsp;following the
 services in&nbsp;St Mary's Cemetery, Ellis. Ks.Memorials are suggested to Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 
2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book 
at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email 
at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Bernadine Ruth Kuhn

Vesta Fern Ostmeyer, 98 years old, died March 18, 2020 at the Logan County Manor in Oakley, Kansas.

Vesta
 was born in Menlo, Kansas on February 15, 1922 to Roy and Fern Hatten.&nbsp;
 She attended school at Menlo, Kansas.&nbsp; She was married to Henry 
Ostmeyer, Jr. on January 4,&nbsp; 1944 in Oakley.&nbsp; They celebrated 73 years 
of marriage.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, as 
well as her parents, Roy and Fern Hatten.&nbsp; Also, by her younger sisters 
Cleo Briery and Lois Koster Davis, and a great granddaughter, Searia 
Howard.

Vesta is survived by her sons Larry Ostmeyer and wife 
Cathy of Royce City, Texas, Tom Ostmeyer and wife Diana of Arvada, 
Colorado, and Jerry Ostmeyer of Dallas, Texas.&nbsp; Also by daughters Mary 
Lu Kruse and husband Rodney of Oakley, Kansas, Pat Wycoff of Oakley, 
Kansas, and Karen Huelsman and husband Ken of Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp; She 
also leaves 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 4 
great-great-grandcildren.

Because of the current challenges that 
the world is facing at the present time, this is a private, immediate 
family only, funeral and burial to be held on Friday, March 20, 2020, 
with no visitation.&nbsp; The family will host a Celebration of Life in the 
future, to be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to either St. Joseph Catholic Church or Logan 
County Manor, in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, 
Oakley, Kansas&nbsp; 67748.

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 </figure>Vesta Fern Ostmeyer, 98 years old, died March 18, 2020 at the Logan County Manor in Oakley, Kansas.Vesta
 was born in Menlo, Kansas on February 15, 1922 to Roy and Fern Hatten.&nbsp;
 She attended school at Menlo, Kansas.&nbsp; She was married to Henry 
Ostmeyer, Jr. on January 4,&nbsp; 1944 in Oakley.&nbsp; They celebrated 73 years 
of marriage.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, as 
well as her parents, Roy and Fern Hatten.&nbsp; Also, by her younger sisters 
Cleo Briery and Lois Koster Davis, and a great granddaughter, Searia 
Howard.Vesta is survived by her sons Larry Ostmeyer and wife 
Cathy of Royce City, Texas, Tom Ostmeyer and wife Diana of Arvada, 
Colorado, and Jerry Ostmeyer of Dallas, Texas.&nbsp; Also by daughters Mary 
Lu Kruse and husband Rodney of Oakley, Kansas, Pat Wycoff of Oakley, 
Kansas, and Karen Huelsman and husband Ken of Lakewood, Colorado.&nbsp; She 
also leaves 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 4 
great-great-grandcildren.Because of the current challenges that 
the world is facing at the present time, this is a private, immediate 
family only, funeral and burial to be held on Friday, March 20, 2020, 
with no visitation.&nbsp; The family will host a Celebration of Life in the 
future, to be announced at a later date.In lieu of flowers, 
memorials may be made to either St. Joseph Catholic Church or Logan 
County Manor, in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, 
Oakley, Kansas&nbsp; 67748.

Vesta Fern Ostmeyer

Joseph “Van Earl” Charvat, age 87 of Ellsworth, passed away on Friday, 
March 13, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Ellsworth. Van was born 
on January 5, 1933 to Joseph and Josephine (Lilak) Charvat in Dorrance, 
Kansas. He grew up in the Russell County area but attended Dorrance High
 School, graduating with the class of 1951. Following High School he 
attended Fort Hays State where he earned his bachelors degree. He then 
went to serve our nation faithfully in the United States Naval Air Force
 for 20 years. After Van retired from the Navy he moved to Derby, Kansas
 where he worked as an engineer at Boeing Aircraft Company until his 
retirement in 1994. Van moved back to Wilson where he spent the majority
 of his remaining years.


Van was a spiritual man, his passion was leading others to find our 
Lord and Savior. He was a devout christian and proud of his faith. 


He was a successful organic farmer for 5 years. He enjoyed his 
lunches at Made From Scratch daily, loved his family and the times he 
was able to spend with them.


The Psalmist David said, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my 
heart trusts in Him.”  Van was a man of strong faith who trusted every 
aspect of his life to the hands of his Lord.  Although we love and miss 
him greatly, we rejoice that the strength and protection Jesus gave him 
is no longer needed, for now his trust has found fulfillment in the same
 loving hands that have now carried him home.


Van is survived by his daughter, Theresa (Joe) Powell of Augusta, 
GA; sister, Mary Jo Babcock of Denton, TX; daughter-in-law, Melanie 
Charvat of St. Louis, MO; and six grandchildren, Olivia, Julia, and 
Broughton Powell, and Melissa, Caleb, and Jon Thomas Charvat.


He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Charvat; son, Robert Charvat; and a brother-in-law, Warren Babcock.


Private family graveside service has been decided upon due to the 
current COVID-19 outbreak. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later 
date and open to the public.


Memorials have been suggested to the KPRD Radio, the St. Wenceslaus 
Catholic Cemetery or the Good Samaritan Society – Ellsworth Village and 
may be sent in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, 
Wilson, KS 67490.

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 </figure>Joseph “Van Earl” Charvat, age 87 of Ellsworth, passed away on Friday, 
March 13, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Village in Ellsworth. Van was born 
on January 5, 1933 to Joseph and Josephine (Lilak) Charvat in Dorrance, 
Kansas. He grew up in the Russell County area but attended Dorrance High
 School, graduating with the class of 1951. Following High School he 
attended Fort Hays State where he earned his bachelors degree. He then 
went to serve our nation faithfully in the United States Naval Air Force
 for 20 years. After Van retired from the Navy he moved to Derby, Kansas
 where he worked as an engineer at Boeing Aircraft Company until his 
retirement in 1994. Van moved back to Wilson where he spent the majority
 of his remaining years.
Van was a spiritual man, his passion was leading others to find our 
Lord and Savior. He was a devout christian and proud of his faith. 
He was a successful organic farmer for 5 years. He enjoyed his 
lunches at Made From Scratch daily, loved his family and the times he 
was able to spend with them.
The Psalmist David said, “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my 
heart trusts in Him.” Van was a man of strong faith who trusted every 
aspect of his life to the hands of his Lord. Although we love and miss 
him greatly, we rejoice that the strength and protection Jesus gave him 
is no longer needed, for now his trust has found fulfillment in the same
 loving hands that have now carried him home.
Van is survived by his daughter, Theresa (Joe) Powell of Augusta, 
GA; sister, Mary Jo Babcock of Denton, TX; daughter-in-law, Melanie 
Charvat of St. Louis, MO; and six grandchildren, Olivia, Julia, and 
Broughton Powell, and Melissa, Caleb, and Jon Thomas Charvat.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Josephine Charvat; son, Robert Charvat; and a brother-in-law, Warren Babcock.
Private family graveside service has been decided upon due to the 
current COVID-19 outbreak. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later 
date and open to the public.
Memorials have been suggested to the KPRD Radio, the St. Wenceslaus 
Catholic Cemetery or the Good Samaritan Society – Ellsworth Village and 
may be sent in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral Home, PO BOX 533, 
Wilson, KS 67490.

Joseph 'Van Earl' Charvat

Judith Ann Kitch, age 79, passed away on Friday March 13, 2020 at the Scott County Hospital.  She was born on July 14, 1940 in Ness County, Kansas,  the oldest daughter of Herman and Nella Lewis Funk.  

In 1958, Judy married Gary Kitch and was co-owner of Kitch Packing Company for many years. They later divorced, but remained good friends. 

A lifetime resident of Scott City, Judy was an artist.  She had earned degrees in commercial and fine arts, as well as an associates degree in sociology/psychology with an emphasis on art therapy.  She was a member of the American Watercolor Society, the Kansas Watercolor Society and had her artwork shown in many galleries and art shows across the country.  Judy taught private art lessons and group workshops for many years as well.  She loved her family dearly and will be dearly missed.

On May 30, 2015, she married Dan Brown in Scott City.  Other Survivors are her 2 children; Tad Kitch, Dighton, KS; Traci &amp; Lynn Taylor, Scott City, KS;  her mother; Nella Funk, Scott City, KS;  3 brothers, Larry Funk, Garden City, KS;  Bob Funk, Cheyenne, WY;   Kelly Funk, Scott City, KS;   1 sister, Sheila Boyd, Scott City, KS;    four grandchildren and eight  great-grandchildren;   1 step-daughter, Teri and Paul Eaton, Liberal, KS and step-grandchildren.  

Her father, infant daughter and 1 step-son preceded her in death.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Scott County Cemetery at 11 am with Adam Taylor officiating.  

Memorials can be made to the Western Kansas Child Advocacy %Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Scott City.

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 </figure>Judith Ann Kitch, age 79, passed away on Friday March 13, 2020 at the Scott County Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1940 in Ness County, Kansas, the oldest daughter of Herman and Nella Lewis Funk. In 1958, Judy married Gary Kitch and was co-owner of Kitch Packing Company for many years. They later divorced, but remained good friends. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Judy was an artist. She had earned degrees in commercial and fine arts, as well as an associates degree in sociology/psychology with an emphasis on art therapy. She was a member of the American Watercolor Society, the Kansas Watercolor Society and had her artwork shown in many galleries and art shows across the country. Judy taught private art lessons and group workshops for many years as well. She loved her family dearly and will be dearly missed.On May 30, 2015, she married Dan Brown in Scott City. Other Survivors are her 2 children; Tad Kitch, Dighton, KS; Traci &amp; Lynn Taylor, Scott City, KS; her mother; Nella Funk, Scott City, KS; 3 brothers, Larry Funk, Garden City, KS; Bob Funk, Cheyenne, WY; Kelly Funk, Scott City, KS; 1 sister, Sheila Boyd, Scott City, KS; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; 1 step-daughter, Teri and Paul Eaton, Liberal, KS and step-grandchildren. Her father, infant daughter and 1 step-son preceded her in death.Graveside services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2020 at Scott County Cemetery at 11 am with Adam Taylor officiating. Memorials can be made to the Western Kansas Child Advocacy %Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Scott City.

Judith Ann Kitch

Longtime Goodland&nbsp;resident Ronald Ray Ketter, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.&nbsp;

Ron was born March 10, 1947 to Celestine John and Ilone Mary (Oster) 
Ketter in St. Francis, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm south of 
St. Francis, attended the Sunny Ridge Country School through 6th grade, 
when the country school closed Ron began his 7th grade year in St. 
Francis and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1965.&nbsp; On 
September 3, 1966 he married Sally Klassen in Goodland.&nbsp;

Ron worked at Sigfried Redimix in St. Francis, Walz Machine Shop in 
Bird City, at Great Western Sugar Company in Goodland and Toledo, Ohio.&nbsp;
 After returning to Goodland he began trucking&nbsp;and,&nbsp;after&nbsp;many miles 
and&nbsp;years, he started Tri State Commodities, Inc. in 1981.&nbsp; He later 
added Western Alfalfa Company in 1989.&nbsp; Ron continued working both 
businesses until his death.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ron was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the 
Knights of Columbus and the Goodland Elks.&nbsp; &nbsp;He enjoyed deer and 
pheasant hunting, spending time at his trailer at the lake, pontoon 
fishing, or anything that included spending time with his family and 
friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Preceding him in death are his grandparents; father, CJ; and wife, Sally.&nbsp;

He is survived by his mother, Ilone Ketter of St. Francis, KS; 
daughter, Kim &nbsp;(Rich) Bateman of Goodland; son, Jason (Kerri) Ketter of 
Goodland; granddaughters, Alexis Bateman of Derby, KS; Taitem and Tori 
Ketter of Goodland; grandsons, Zane Bateman, Ty and Trey Ketter of 
Goodland, KS; sister, Connie Johnson of Liberal, KS; sister, Karen 
(Vernon) Isaac of Goodland, KS; brother, Kenneth (Sherryl) Ketter of 
Kanorado, KS; sister, Sherry (Don) Gilliland of Bird City, KS; brother, 
Gary Ketter of New Carlise, OH; many nieces, nephews, cousins and 
friends.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Ronald-Ketter">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland&nbsp;resident Ronald Ray Ketter, age 73, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020.&nbsp;

Ron was born March 10, 1947 to Celestine John and Ilone Mary (Oster) 
Ketter in St. Francis, Kansas.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm south of 
St. Francis, attended the Sunny Ridge Country School through 6th grade, 
when the country school closed Ron began his 7th grade year in St. 
Francis and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1965.&nbsp; On 
September 3, 1966 he married Sally Klassen in Goodland.&nbsp;Ron worked at Sigfried Redimix in St. Francis, Walz Machine Shop in 
Bird City, at Great Western Sugar Company in Goodland and Toledo, Ohio.&nbsp;
 After returning to Goodland he began trucking&nbsp;and,&nbsp;after&nbsp;many miles 
and&nbsp;years, he started Tri State Commodities, Inc. in 1981.&nbsp; He later 
added Western Alfalfa Company in 1989.&nbsp; Ron continued working both 
businesses until his death.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ron was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the 
Knights of Columbus and the Goodland Elks.&nbsp; &nbsp;He enjoyed deer and 
pheasant hunting, spending time at his trailer at the lake, pontoon 
fishing, or anything that included spending time with his family and 
friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Preceding him in death are his grandparents; father, CJ; and wife, Sally.&nbsp;He is survived by his mother, Ilone Ketter of St. Francis, KS; 
daughter, Kim &nbsp;(Rich) Bateman of Goodland; son, Jason (Kerri) Ketter of 
Goodland; granddaughters, Alexis Bateman of Derby, KS; Taitem and Tori 
Ketter of Goodland; grandsons, Zane Bateman, Ty and Trey Ketter of 
Goodland, KS; sister, Connie Johnson of Liberal, KS; sister, Karen 
(Vernon) Isaac of Goodland, KS; brother, Kenneth (Sherryl) Ketter of 
Kanorado, KS; sister, Sherry (Don) Gilliland of Bird City, KS; brother, 
Gary Ketter of New Carlise, OH; many nieces, nephews, cousins and 
friends.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Ronald-Ketter">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald R. Ketter

Lynn Paul Keller, 92, passed away March 17, 2020. He was born to 
Charles Henry and Emma Pauline (Schnee) Keller at home in Albert on May 
2, 1927. He attended Albert Grade School and Otis Rural High School 
graduating in 1945. Lynn served in the US Army from 1946 – 1947 
obtaining the rank of Warrant Officer with post WWII occupation duty in 
Japan. After returning home from Japan, he became a member of the US 
Army Reserves until 1958. On June 8, 1957, he married Lela Mae Kreutzer 
at St. Rose Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;

An active businessman of Albert, Lynn owned and operated the Albert 
Lumber Company for 40 years retiring in 1990, served as Mayor of Albert 
for four years and was an active member of the Albert Fire Department 
and EMT for many decades. He was a member of the Farmers Bank &amp; 
Trust board of directors for over 25 years, a 60+ year member of the 
Masonic Lodge, VFW, and American Legion Post 180, and a member of Prince
 of Peace Parish at St Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, where he 
served over 10 years as a Eucharistic Minister.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ben 
Keller, Frank Keller and sister-in-law, Frances Keller. He is survived 
by his wife Lela Mae of 62 years; three children, Lynna Farnan (Ken) of 
Overland Park, Leann Webs (James) of Alexander, and Charles Keller 
(Lisa) of Albert; five grandchildren, Ryan Webs, Austin (Kelsey) Webs, 
Trevor (Hallie) Keller, Brandon Keller, and Kaitlyn Farnan; two great 
grandchildren, Brynn Webs and one expected in early June; and a 
sister-in-law, Bethel Keller.

Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 
March 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Private Family Services will 
be held. Memorials may be made to the Albert Fire Department or Prince 
of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lynn Paul Keller, 92, passed away March 17, 2020. He was born to 
Charles Henry and Emma Pauline (Schnee) Keller at home in Albert on May 
2, 1927. He attended Albert Grade School and Otis Rural High School 
graduating in 1945. Lynn served in the US Army from 1946 – 1947 
obtaining the rank of Warrant Officer with post WWII occupation duty in 
Japan. After returning home from Japan, he became a member of the US 
Army Reserves until 1958. On June 8, 1957, he married Lela Mae Kreutzer 
at St. Rose Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;An active businessman of Albert, Lynn owned and operated the Albert 
Lumber Company for 40 years retiring in 1990, served as Mayor of Albert 
for four years and was an active member of the Albert Fire Department 
and EMT for many decades. He was a member of the Farmers Bank &amp; 
Trust board of directors for over 25 years, a 60+ year member of the 
Masonic Lodge, VFW, and American Legion Post 180, and a member of Prince
 of Peace Parish at St Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, where he 
served over 10 years as a Eucharistic Minister.He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Ben 
Keller, Frank Keller and sister-in-law, Frances Keller. He is survived 
by his wife Lela Mae of 62 years; three children, Lynna Farnan (Ken) of 
Overland Park, Leann Webs (James) of Alexander, and Charles Keller 
(Lisa) of Albert; five grandchildren, Ryan Webs, Austin (Kelsey) Webs, 
Trevor (Hallie) Keller, Brandon Keller, and Kaitlyn Farnan; two great 
grandchildren, Brynn Webs and one expected in early June; and a 
sister-in-law, Bethel Keller.Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 
March 20, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Private Family Services will 
be held. Memorials may be made to the Albert Fire Department or Prince 
of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lynn Paul Keller

Robert “Bob” James Holt, 59, passed away peacefully in his home on 
March 16, 2020, surrounded by those he loved most dearly. He was born to
 John (Jack) &amp; Charlette Holt on October 6th, 1960, in Kansas City, 
MO and grew up in Great Bend, KS. In 1973 he met the love of his life, 
Tammy (Spray) Holt, who moved in across the street. On January 8th, 
1983, in Great Bend, Bob and Tammy got married after a decade of 
friendship.

Bob was a 1979 graduate of Great Bend High School and earned his B.S.
 in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1983, where
 he was a proud member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. After college, Bob 
&amp; Tammy moved to Omaha, NE where he took a job as an estimator for 
AC&amp;S Construction.

In 1985 he was offered a job at Venture Corporation, and the young 
couple were excited to move back to their hometown of Great Bend. During
 his 30 years at Venture he was active on several committees with the 
Kansas Contractors Association. Bob served as Venture Corporation’s 
Secretary &amp; Estimator until his retirement in May of 2015. His 
involvement included; Action Auction (Chairman, 1998-2006, Public 
Relations (1998, Kansas Good Roads (Director, Convention Committee 
(1999-2015, Legislative Committee (2001-2015, Education Foundation 
(2008-2015, Summer Fest (Chairman, 2010-2013) and Flexible Paving 
Division (Chairman, 2012). Outside of his work involvement, he was a 
member of; CKMC Board of Directors, Past President and member of St. 
Patrick’s School Board, Prince of Peace Parish, having served on the 
Property Commission, and Board of Directors of Lakota HOA (Winter Park, 
CO).

His passions in life were his faith, family, friends, golf, KU 
basketball, and Polaris off-roading throughout the Rocky Mountains and 
Moab. Even after being diagnosed with cancer, he refused to lose his 
passion for life. Through his fight, he acted as a living example of how
 important our brief time is on this earth. He continued to establish 
and build relationships, leaving lasting impressions on those whose 
paths’ he crossed.

Bob is survived by his loving wife, Tammy, and their three sons: 
Brett (Leslie) Holt &amp; his granddaughter Landreigh, Brad (Jordan) 
Holt, and Allan Holt. Also, his mother, Charlette Holt and 4 siblings: 
John (Suzy) Holt, Beth (Paul) Jantsch, Tom (Mindy) Holt, and Mary (Vic) 
Adamle. As well has his mother-in-law, Doris Spray, and two 
brothers-in-law, Kip (Kelly) Spray and Chris (Julie) Spray. Bob was also
 an amazing uncle to his 16 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death 
by his father, John (Jack) Holt, his father-in-law, Orville (Butch) 
Spray.

Memorial services are pending, due to the Mass restrictions and 
limitations set forth by the Catholic Diocese, and will be announced at a
 later date. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Fund at Golden Belt 
Community Foundation, Prince of Peace Parish, and Golden Belt Home 
Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Robert “Bob” James Holt, 59, passed away peacefully in his home on 
March 16, 2020, surrounded by those he loved most dearly. He was born to
 John (Jack) &amp; Charlette Holt on October 6th, 1960, in Kansas City, 
MO and grew up in Great Bend, KS. In 1973 he met the love of his life, 
Tammy (Spray) Holt, who moved in across the street. On January 8th, 
1983, in Great Bend, Bob and Tammy got married after a decade of 
friendship.Bob was a 1979 graduate of Great Bend High School and earned his B.S.
 in Business Administration from the University of Kansas in 1983, where
 he was a proud member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. After college, Bob 
&amp; Tammy moved to Omaha, NE where he took a job as an estimator for 
AC&amp;S Construction.In 1985 he was offered a job at Venture Corporation, and the young 
couple were excited to move back to their hometown of Great Bend. During
 his 30 years at Venture he was active on several committees with the 
Kansas Contractors Association. Bob served as Venture Corporation’s 
Secretary &amp; Estimator until his retirement in May of 2015. His 
involvement included; Action Auction (Chairman, 1998-2006, Public 
Relations (1998, Kansas Good Roads (Director, Convention Committee 
(1999-2015, Legislative Committee (2001-2015, Education Foundation 
(2008-2015, Summer Fest (Chairman, 2010-2013) and Flexible Paving 
Division (Chairman, 2012). Outside of his work involvement, he was a 
member of; CKMC Board of Directors, Past President and member of St. 
Patrick’s School Board, Prince of Peace Parish, having served on the 
Property Commission, and Board of Directors of Lakota HOA (Winter Park, 
CO).His passions in life were his faith, family, friends, golf, KU 
basketball, and Polaris off-roading throughout the Rocky Mountains and 
Moab. Even after being diagnosed with cancer, he refused to lose his 
passion for life. Through his fight, he acted as a living example of how
 important our brief time is on this earth. He continued to establish 
and build relationships, leaving lasting impressions on those whose 
paths’ he crossed.Bob is survived by his loving wife, Tammy, and their three sons: 
Brett (Leslie) Holt &amp; his granddaughter Landreigh, Brad (Jordan) 
Holt, and Allan Holt. Also, his mother, Charlette Holt and 4 siblings: 
John (Suzy) Holt, Beth (Paul) Jantsch, Tom (Mindy) Holt, and Mary (Vic) 
Adamle. As well has his mother-in-law, Doris Spray, and two 
brothers-in-law, Kip (Kelly) Spray and Chris (Julie) Spray. Bob was also
 an amazing uncle to his 16 nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death 
by his father, John (Jack) Holt, his father-in-law, Orville (Butch) 
Spray.Memorial services are pending, due to the Mass restrictions and 
limitations set forth by the Catholic Diocese, and will be announced at a
 later date. Memorials are suggested to the Cancer Fund at Golden Belt 
Community Foundation, Prince of Peace Parish, and Golden Belt Home 
Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Robert 'Bob' James Holt

Wednesday, April 26th, 1922 - Tuesday, March 17th, 2020

An obituary is pending with Baalmaan Mortuary.

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Wednesday, April 26th, 1922 - Tuesday, March 17th, 2020An obituary is pending with Baalmaan Mortuary.Click <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4137888/Allacher-Lola/service-details.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Lola Alvena Allacher (Yost

PHILLIPSBURG— Phillipsburg resident, Angie Butterfield passed away March 16, 2020 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 91. She was born Oct. 18, 1928 in Harlan County, Neb., the daughter of Oscar &amp; Pauline (Park) Poyser.

Survivors include her sons; Terry of Colorado Springs and Kent of Phillipsburg; her daughter, Pam Leidig of Hesston; brother, Kenneth Poyser of Manhattan; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Due to CDC guidelines and the Kansas ban on over 50 people at a gathering, private family funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 20 in&nbsp; the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Services will be streamed live on the funeral home Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Kearney or the Phillips County Christian Foundation.

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 </figure>PHILLIPSBURG— Phillipsburg resident, Angie Butterfield passed away March 16, 2020 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 91. She was born Oct. 18, 1928 in Harlan County, Neb., the daughter of Oscar &amp; Pauline (Park) Poyser.Survivors include her sons; Terry of Colorado Springs and Kent of Phillipsburg; her daughter, Pam Leidig of Hesston; brother, Kenneth Poyser of Manhattan; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Due to CDC guidelines and the Kansas ban on over 50 people at a gathering, private family funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, March 20 in&nbsp; the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Services will be streamed live on the funeral home Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday with the family receiving friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening.Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church in Kearney or the Phillips County Christian Foundation.

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