Joseph “Joe” Delaine Levingston, 77, passed away February 25, 2020, 
at his home in Great Bend. 

He was born on August 24, 1942, at Hays to 
William C. &amp; Bona Jane (Desmarteau) Levingston. He married Debbie 
Young on February 20, 1983, at Pawnee Rock. She survives. A 
lifetime Barton county resident, Joe came to Great Bend from Pawnee 
Rock. He was a drilling supervisor for Duke Drilling. Joe was a member 
of the American Legion and the Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Museum. He was a 
very honest, hardworking and patriotic man that decorated his yard with 
over 500 flags for patriotic holidays. Joe loved golfing, his flowers, 
yard work, and going to the lake. He served in the United States Army. 
Joe was a family man and especially loved his grandbabies.Survivors 
include, his wife, Debbie of the home; two sons, Robert Levingston and 
wife Sue, and Danen Levingston, all of Great Bend; three daughters, 
Sherry Axman and husband Steve of Great Bend, Susan Marley and companion
 Doyle Lippert of Corpus Christi, Tex., and Megan Shields and husband 
Brandon of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, William "Bo" Levingston and wife
 Cindy of Great Bend; two sisters, Sandra Supinski of Pahrump, Nev., and
 Debra Ernest and husband Michael of Hoisington; 21 grandchildren; 41 
great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, William C. and Bona Jane Levingston; a daughter, 
Diana Trimmer; a son in law, John Trimmer; and a brother in law, Lou 
Supinski; and 4 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., at the 
American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. 
Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Riders. In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Museum 
&amp; Hall of Fame or American Heart Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Joseph “Joe” Delaine Levingston, 77, passed away February 25, 2020, 
at his home in Great Bend. He was born on August 24, 1942, at Hays to 
William C. &amp; Bona Jane (Desmarteau) Levingston. He married Debbie 
Young on February 20, 1983, at Pawnee Rock. She survives. A 
lifetime Barton county resident, Joe came to Great Bend from Pawnee 
Rock. He was a drilling supervisor for Duke Drilling. Joe was a member 
of the American Legion and the Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Museum. He was a 
very honest, hardworking and patriotic man that decorated his yard with 
over 500 flags for patriotic holidays. Joe loved golfing, his flowers, 
yard work, and going to the lake. He served in the United States Army. 
Joe was a family man and especially loved his grandbabies.Survivors 
include, his wife, Debbie of the home; two sons, Robert Levingston and 
wife Sue, and Danen Levingston, all of Great Bend; three daughters, 
Sherry Axman and husband Steve of Great Bend, Susan Marley and companion
 Doyle Lippert of Corpus Christi, Tex., and Megan Shields and husband 
Brandon of Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, William "Bo" Levingston and wife
 Cindy of Great Bend; two sisters, Sandra Supinski of Pahrump, Nev., and
 Debra Ernest and husband Michael of Hoisington; 21 grandchildren; 41 
great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild. He was preceded in 
death by his parents, William C. and Bona Jane Levingston; a daughter, 
Diana Trimmer; a son in law, John Trimmer; and a brother in law, Lou 
Supinski; and 4 great grandchildren.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., at the 
American Legion Post 180 in Great Bend, on Saturday, March 14, 2020. 
Military Rites will be conducted by the American Legion Riders. In lieu 
of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Museum 
&amp; Hall of Fame or American Heart Association, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Joseph 'Joe' Delaine Levingston

Natalyn Carol Davis, 80, passed away February 26, 2020, at Avante at 
Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. She was born on July 13, 
1939, at Ann Arbour, Mich., to Louis N. &amp; Muriel M. (Taylor) Gould. 
She married Howard Nathan Davis on December 25, 1959, at Duncan, Okla. 
He died November 30, 2016.

Natalyn was a retired homemaker who enjoyed helping on the farm, 
especially with her llamas. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening as 
well. Natalyn also worked at Taylor Toys for many years before working 
at Sunflower Diversified Services with special needs clients, a job that
 she thoroughly loved.

Survivors include, three sons, Michael G. Davis and wife Suzette of 
Dodge City, Aaron N. Davis and wife Elizabeth of Whetmore, Colo., and 
Heath A. Davis of LaCrosse; a daughter, Patricia C. Stone and husband 
Desmond of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Walter and wife Lyle Gould 
of Dodge City, and Nat Gould, Jr. and wife Lynn of Australia; 15 
grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband, Howard N. Davis; two daughters, Rachelle K. 
Warren and Muriel M. Davis; and a daughter in law, Terra Davis.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 6:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 
2, 2020, at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Seong Lee presiding. 
Memorials are suggested to Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Natalyn Carol Davis, 80, passed away February 26, 2020, at Avante at 
Jacksonville Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Fla. She was born on July 13, 
1939, at Ann Arbour, Mich., to Louis N. &amp; Muriel M. (Taylor) Gould. 
She married Howard Nathan Davis on December 25, 1959, at Duncan, Okla. 
He died November 30, 2016.Natalyn was a retired homemaker who enjoyed helping on the farm, 
especially with her llamas. She enjoyed the outdoors and gardening as 
well. Natalyn also worked at Taylor Toys for many years before working 
at Sunflower Diversified Services with special needs clients, a job that
 she thoroughly loved.Survivors include, three sons, Michael G. Davis and wife Suzette of 
Dodge City, Aaron N. Davis and wife Elizabeth of Whetmore, Colo., and 
Heath A. Davis of LaCrosse; a daughter, Patricia C. Stone and husband 
Desmond of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Walter and wife Lyle Gould 
of Dodge City, and Nat Gould, Jr. and wife Lynn of Australia; 15 
grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her husband, Howard N. Davis; two daughters, Rachelle K. 
Warren and Muriel M. Davis; and a daughter in law, Terra Davis.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, March 1, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 6:00 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, March 
2, 2020, at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Seong Lee presiding. 
Memorials are suggested to Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Natalyn Carol Davis

Meredith Victoria “Vicki” (Harlan) Hallagin, age 75, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on December 22, 1944 in Belleville, Kansas to James Harlan and Betty Kopsa. Her mother, Betty, later married Eldon Evert who raised Vicki from the age of 5 years old. Vicki graduated from Republic County High School in 1962 and attended four years of college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.

Vicki met Ronald Hallagin while attending Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; They were married on December 27, 1964 in Republic, Kansas.&nbsp;

She worked at Ellis Good Samaritan for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was very active with Arbor Day activities including the poster contest and had become known as the “Tree Lady”.&nbsp; She started the 5th grade “Plant a Tree Program” in Ellis, Kansas. She was an active member of the Ellis United Methodist Church teaching Sunday School and participating in the Methodist Ladies church group and sewing quilts. Vicki collected a unique assortment of Mouse Figurines.&nbsp;

Vicki is survived by her husband, Ronald of Ellis; daughter-in-law, Mary Hallagin of Hays; and children, Tyler and Tanner Hallagin of Hays, Brianna (Hallagin) Hargis and husband Tom of Olathe, Kansas;&nbsp; Trenton Hallagin and wife Deanna of Silt, Colorado, and children, Cortney Hallagin of Littleton, Colorado; Teyton, Talon, and Trystan Hallagin of Silt, Colorado; Trevor and Tammy Hallagin of WaKeeney, and children, Kristi (Hallagin) Wood and husband Joe of Kansas City, Kansas; two great granddaughters, Lillian Wood of Kansas City, Kansas and Addison Hargis of Olathe, Kansas; brothers and sisters, Lorraine Evert and Carl Hoskins of Parsons, Kansas; Randy and Betsy Evert, and Ron Evert of Belleville, Kansas; Tommy and Patsy Harlan of Spring Branch, Texas; Meridi (Harlan) Holmstrom of Sugar Land, Texas; Pamela (Harlan) Creel, Mike and Sue Harlan of Houston, Texas; two uncles, Bob and Phyllis Kopsa of Chester, Nebraska and Don and Elaine Kopsa of Craig, Colorado; one aunt, Darlene Jensen of Courtland, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Vicki was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Evert, fathers Eldon Evert and James Harlan, and son Troy D. Hallagin.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis United Methodist Church or the Republic United Methodist Church.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Meredith Victoria “Vicki” (Harlan) Hallagin, age 75, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. She was born on December 22, 1944 in Belleville, Kansas to James Harlan and Betty Kopsa. Her mother, Betty, later married Eldon Evert who raised Vicki from the age of 5 years old. Vicki graduated from Republic County High School in 1962 and attended four years of college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.Vicki met Ronald Hallagin while attending Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; They were married on December 27, 1964 in Republic, Kansas.&nbsp;She worked at Ellis Good Samaritan for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was very active with Arbor Day activities including the poster contest and had become known as the “Tree Lady”.&nbsp; She started the 5th grade “Plant a Tree Program” in Ellis, Kansas. She was an active member of the Ellis United Methodist Church teaching Sunday School and participating in the Methodist Ladies church group and sewing quilts. Vicki collected a unique assortment of Mouse Figurines.&nbsp;Vicki is survived by her husband, Ronald of Ellis; daughter-in-law, Mary Hallagin of Hays; and children, Tyler and Tanner Hallagin of Hays, Brianna (Hallagin) Hargis and husband Tom of Olathe, Kansas;&nbsp; Trenton Hallagin and wife Deanna of Silt, Colorado, and children, Cortney Hallagin of Littleton, Colorado; Teyton, Talon, and Trystan Hallagin of Silt, Colorado; Trevor and Tammy Hallagin of WaKeeney, and children, Kristi (Hallagin) Wood and husband Joe of Kansas City, Kansas; two great granddaughters, Lillian Wood of Kansas City, Kansas and Addison Hargis of Olathe, Kansas; brothers and sisters, Lorraine Evert and Carl Hoskins of Parsons, Kansas; Randy and Betsy Evert, and Ron Evert of Belleville, Kansas; Tommy and Patsy Harlan of Spring Branch, Texas; Meridi (Harlan) Holmstrom of Sugar Land, Texas; Pamela (Harlan) Creel, Mike and Sue Harlan of Houston, Texas; two uncles, Bob and Phyllis Kopsa of Chester, Nebraska and Don and Elaine Kopsa of Craig, Colorado; one aunt, Darlene Jensen of Courtland, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.Vicki was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Evert, fathers Eldon Evert and James Harlan, and son Troy D. Hallagin.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis United Methodist Church or the Republic United Methodist Church.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. 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>

Meredith Victoria 'Vicki' (Harlan) Hallagin

Lorena I. Pate was born October 14, 1923 in a farmhouse in Jewell County, Kansas to Sarah (Gilbert) and George Walker. She departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the SunPorch of Smith Center in Smith Center, Kansas at the age of 96 years, 3 months and 7 days.

Lorena received her formal education and graduated from the Mankato High School in 1941. She was united in marriage with Neil Pate on April 1, 1950. They made their home on the farm south of Esbon. This union was blessed with five children, Eldon, Terry, Michael, Greg and Nancy. Lorena lost Neil in 1962, due to an accident on the farm. She continued to live on the farm another five years and then moved into Esbon. She worked several years at the café, she was a cook at the school in Esbon and purchased the café and operated it for several years. Lorena sold the café in 1998, and in 1999, moved to Hays where she worked for First Call for Help and the Sternberg Museum.

As her health began to fail, she moved to SunPorch in Smith Center in 2018.

Lorena was a hard worker and a great cook. She had many roadblocks in her life but her family was the highlight of her life.

Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers; her husband, Neil, and a grandson, Neil Russell Pate.

She will be greatly missed by her children, Eldon (Delilah); Terry (Joan); Michael of Esbon, Kansas; Greg (Michaela, Lucas; Nancy (friend Curt) of Hays, Kansas. Her grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle) Clark, Ryan Pate (Kendra, Kristi (Bryce) Haverkamp, Elisha (Jim) Bolte, Ericia (Emerson) Prothro, Kasha (Josh) Alcorn, Justin Pate, Nicole Brown, Stehanie Pate, Sarah (Ryan) Brown, Patrick (Ashley) Bergman, Rachel (Albert) Kraus, along with 23 great grandkids, nieces, nephews and friends.

The Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, 2:00 pm, February 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Esbon, Kansas with Fr. David Michael officiating. Interment was at the Esbon Cemetery.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lorena I. Pate was born October 14, 1923 in a farmhouse in Jewell County, Kansas to Sarah (Gilbert) and George Walker. She departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2020 at the SunPorch of Smith Center in Smith Center, Kansas at the age of 96 years, 3 months and 7 days.Lorena received her formal education and graduated from the Mankato High School in 1941. She was united in marriage with Neil Pate on April 1, 1950. They made their home on the farm south of Esbon. This union was blessed with five children, Eldon, Terry, Michael, Greg and Nancy. Lorena lost Neil in 1962, due to an accident on the farm. She continued to live on the farm another five years and then moved into Esbon. She worked several years at the café, she was a cook at the school in Esbon and purchased the café and operated it for several years. Lorena sold the café in 1998, and in 1999, moved to Hays where she worked for First Call for Help and the Sternberg Museum.As her health began to fail, she moved to SunPorch in Smith Center in 2018.Lorena was a hard worker and a great cook. She had many roadblocks in her life but her family was the highlight of her life.Preceding her in death were her parents; four brothers; her husband, Neil, and a grandson, Neil Russell Pate.She will be greatly missed by her children, Eldon (Delilah); Terry (Joan); Michael of Esbon, Kansas; Greg (Michaela, Lucas; Nancy (friend Curt) of Hays, Kansas. Her grandchildren, Jennifer (Kyle) Clark, Ryan Pate (Kendra, Kristi (Bryce) Haverkamp, Elisha (Jim) Bolte, Ericia (Emerson) Prothro, Kasha (Josh) Alcorn, Justin Pate, Nicole Brown, Stehanie Pate, Sarah (Ryan) Brown, Patrick (Ashley) Bergman, Rachel (Albert) Kraus, along with 23 great grandkids, nieces, nephews and friends.The Mass of Christian Burial was Monday, 2:00 pm, February 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Esbon, Kansas with Fr. David Michael officiating. Interment was at the Esbon Cemetery.

Lorena I. Pate

Werner Duane Burch, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. 

 Werner was born February 8, 1974, in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Lester Lew &amp; Lyla Kay ( Rowton ) Burch Sr.  A 1992 graduate of  Hartshorne High School in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, he moved to the Leoti area in 1994.  He was a farmer.

Werner was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.  He once served as Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus and formerly served on the Wichita County Farm Bureau Board of Directors

On May 18, 1996, he married Adrienne Fay McRae in Leoti, Kansas.

His Wife- Adrienne Burch of Leoti, Kansas,  Three Children including Brooklyn Burch of Leoti, Kansas,  Skyler &amp; Amanda Burch of Marienthal, Kansas and Brannon Burch of Leoti, Kansas.  Two Grandchildren- Korbin Casey &amp; Kaydence Burch of Marienthal, Kansas; His Parents- Lester &amp; Lyla Burch of Hartshorne, Oklahoma.  Five brothers including Alan &amp; Rainia Burch, Lester Burch, Jr., Kevin &amp; Jennifer Burch of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, David Burch and Clay Cody of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lyle &amp; Pam Burch of Wetumka, Oklahoma, and a sister- Mona &amp; Thomas Goodson of Seminole, Oklahoma.   Adrienne’s parents- Jim &amp; Liz McRae of Bandera, Texas and a

Brother-in-law - Darren &amp; Connie McRae, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

His Grandparents, Arthur Lee &amp; Bessie Burch and George &amp; Mary Rowton and a sister, Victoria Irene Burch precede him in death.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Friday evening at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating and the Knights of Columbus assisting.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, February 29, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas. 

Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Werner D. Burch Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Werner Duane Burch, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. Werner was born February 8, 1974, in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Lester Lew &amp; Lyla Kay ( Rowton ) Burch Sr. A 1992 graduate of Hartshorne High School in Hartshorne, Oklahoma, he moved to the Leoti area in 1994. He was a farmer.Werner was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas. He once served as Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus and formerly served on the Wichita County Farm Bureau Board of DirectorsOn May 18, 1996, he married Adrienne Fay McRae in Leoti, Kansas.Werner’s surviving family includes-His Wife- Adrienne Burch of Leoti, Kansas, Three Children including Brooklyn Burch of Leoti, Kansas, Skyler &amp; Amanda Burch of Marienthal, Kansas and Brannon Burch of Leoti, Kansas. Two Grandchildren- Korbin Casey &amp; Kaydence Burch of Marienthal, Kansas; His Parents- Lester &amp; Lyla Burch of Hartshorne, Oklahoma. Five brothers including Alan &amp; Rainia Burch, Lester Burch, Jr., Kevin &amp; Jennifer Burch of Hartshorne, Oklahoma, David Burch and Clay Cody of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lyle &amp; Pam Burch of Wetumka, Oklahoma, and a sister- Mona &amp; Thomas Goodson of Seminole, Oklahoma. Adrienne’s parents- Jim &amp; Liz McRae of Bandera, Texas and aBrother-in-law - Darren &amp; Connie McRae, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.His Grandparents, Arthur Lee &amp; Bessie Burch and George &amp; Mary Rowton and a sister, Victoria Irene Burch precede him in death.Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Friday evening at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating and the Knights of Columbus assisting.Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, February 29, 2020 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Thursday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Werner D. Burch Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Werner Duane Burch

Tressie Bailey Rogers was the sixth of 10 children, she was born 
February 14, 1924 near Genoa, Co to C. Earl Bailey and Ida Young Bailey.
 She passed away February 24, 2020 at the age of 96. 


When she was seven, her family moved to the Dresden area near the 
North Prairie Dog Creek, 8 miles north of Selden. She attended North 
Valley grade school and high school and then graduated from Decatur 
Community High School in 1941. Tressie was a lifelong member of The 
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, now known as 
the Community of Christ, the headquarters is in Independence, MO. She 
was baptized in the Creek in 1933. 


On March 7, 1942, Tressie was united in marriage to W. A. “Bud” 
Rogers and to that union, two sons and one daughter were born. They made
 their home in Selden. They celebrated 72 years together in 2014. She 
was a devoted homemaker to not only her immediate family but was the 
home base for all the Bailey and Rogers’ families. Tressie was 
especially known for her homemade pies, bread and German Chocolate 
Cakes.


In her earlier life, Tressie and her sister, Millie, entertained the
 community many times with their singing and yodeling. She won numerous 
contests for her talent and most recently she would yodel for the 
residents at the Good Samaritan Society in Oberlin. 


She leaves to mourn her daughter, Shirley (Gary) Emigh; sons: Roy 
(Debra) Rogers and Terry (Sue) Rogers; brothers: Durward (Dode) Bailey 
and Sam Bailey Young; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren 
and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; husband, Bud; sister, Mildred Brown; brothers: Melvin, Virgil 
“Bill”, Clifford, Donald, Ernest “Buzz”, and Elzy Ray Bailey and 
grandsons: Roger Emigh and Tate Roy Rogers. She will be terribly missed 
until we meet again!


Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, February 29, 2020 
at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial will follow at the Selden 
Cemetery. Visitation 2-7:00 pm Friday, February 28, 2020 at the funeral 
home with the family receiving friends from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Tressie Bailey Rogers was the sixth of 10 children, she was born 
February 14, 1924 near Genoa, Co to C. Earl Bailey and Ida Young Bailey.
 She passed away February 24, 2020 at the age of 96. 
When she was seven, her family moved to the Dresden area near the 
North Prairie Dog Creek, 8 miles north of Selden. She attended North 
Valley grade school and high school and then graduated from Decatur 
Community High School in 1941. Tressie was a lifelong member of The 
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, now known as 
the Community of Christ, the headquarters is in Independence, MO. She 
was baptized in the Creek in 1933. 
On March 7, 1942, Tressie was united in marriage to W. A. “Bud” 
Rogers and to that union, two sons and one daughter were born. They made
 their home in Selden. They celebrated 72 years together in 2014. She 
was a devoted homemaker to not only her immediate family but was the 
home base for all the Bailey and Rogers’ families. Tressie was 
especially known for her homemade pies, bread and German Chocolate 
Cakes.
In her earlier life, Tressie and her sister, Millie, entertained the
 community many times with their singing and yodeling. She won numerous 
contests for her talent and most recently she would yodel for the 
residents at the Good Samaritan Society in Oberlin. 
She leaves to mourn her daughter, Shirley (Gary) Emigh; sons: Roy 
(Debra) Rogers and Terry (Sue) Rogers; brothers: Durward (Dode) Bailey 
and Sam Bailey Young; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren 
and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; husband, Bud; sister, Mildred Brown; brothers: Melvin, Virgil 
“Bill”, Clifford, Donald, Ernest “Buzz”, and Elzy Ray Bailey and 
grandsons: Roger Emigh and Tate Roy Rogers. She will be terribly missed 
until we meet again!
Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Saturday, February 29, 2020 
at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial will follow at the Selden 
Cemetery. Visitation 2-7:00 pm Friday, February 28, 2020 at the funeral 
home with the family receiving friends from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial 
contributions may be made to Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Tressie Bailey Rogers

Charles W. “C.W.” Gustin, 88, died February 26, 2020, at HaysMed, 
Hays, Kansas. He was born February 15, 1932, in Great Bend, Kansas, the 
son of Clarence W. and Angeline (Budig) Gustin. C.W. attended Galatia 
Grade School and graduated from Hoisington High School in 1950. He then 
attended Ft. Hays State College before enlisting in the United States 
Army, where he served as a corporal from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean 
War.

On November 21, 1954, he married LaJune Michaelis at the First United Methodist Church, in Hoisington, Kansas.

During their first years of marriage C.W. worked for his 
father-in-law, Michaelis Excavating and then Galatia CO-OP. He later 
worked the parts counter for Great Bend Auto Parts, Pistol Pete’s, and 
then retired from Doonan Trailer Corporation. During his lifetime he was
 often engaged in farming and had also drove the bus at Hoisington High 
School for 13 years.

A longtime resident of Galatia, moving to Great Bend in the last few years.

He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, and later St.
 Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend. He was also a member of the 
American Legion, the Elks Lodge, and had served on the board for the 
Rural Water District.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, LaJune Gustin of the home; 
and their four children, Brent Gustin and wife Clare of Hays, Kevin 
Gustin and wife Kathy of Colorado Springs, CO, Reneé Cook of Tulsa, OK, 
and Craig Gustin and wife Stacey of Ellsworth; a brother, Larry Gustin 
of Wichita; and seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Friends may call 1 to 5p.m., Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 
with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Kansas, with Rev. Adam Wutka 
presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, with 
military honors.

Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Mark Lutheran 
Church, or Fairview Cemetery in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO
 Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Charles W. “C.W.” Gustin, 88, died February 26, 2020, at HaysMed, 
Hays, Kansas. He was born February 15, 1932, in Great Bend, Kansas, the 
son of Clarence W. and Angeline (Budig) Gustin. C.W. attended Galatia 
Grade School and graduated from Hoisington High School in 1950. He then 
attended Ft. Hays State College before enlisting in the United States 
Army, where he served as a corporal from 1952 – 1954 during the Korean 
War.On November 21, 1954, he married LaJune Michaelis at the First United Methodist Church, in Hoisington, Kansas.During their first years of marriage C.W. worked for his 
father-in-law, Michaelis Excavating and then Galatia CO-OP. He later 
worked the parts counter for Great Bend Auto Parts, Pistol Pete’s, and 
then retired from Doonan Trailer Corporation. During his lifetime he was
 often engaged in farming and had also drove the bus at Hoisington High 
School for 13 years.A longtime resident of Galatia, moving to Great Bend in the last few years.He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, and later St.
 Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend. He was also a member of the 
American Legion, the Elks Lodge, and had served on the board for the 
Rural Water District.He is survived by his wife of 65 years, LaJune Gustin of the home; 
and their four children, Brent Gustin and wife Clare of Hays, Kevin 
Gustin and wife Kathy of Colorado Springs, CO, Reneé Cook of Tulsa, OK, 
and Craig Gustin and wife Stacey of Ellsworth; a brother, Larry Gustin 
of Wichita; and seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.Friends may call 1 to 5p.m., Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, 
with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 
St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, Kansas, with Rev. Adam Wutka 
presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, with 
military honors.Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, St. Mark Lutheran 
Church, or Fairview Cemetery in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO
 Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Charles W. 'C.W.' Gustin

Cheryl L. Conard, 70, Timken, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.



Cheryl was born August 23, 1949, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of 
Edward and Mildred (Dempewolf) Sauer.  She was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas.  A 1967 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, she was an Administrative Assistant at La Crosse 
Furniture Company, La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.



She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar 
Society, both of Timken, Kansas.  Cheryl was also the Team Leader of the
 Triple C Wildcats Relay for Life Team.  She was a member of Prairie 
Pals EHU, and volunteered assisting with the distribution of the 
commodities in Rush County, Kansas. 



On August 24, 1968, she married Terry Conard at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.  



Survivors include:  her husband, Terry Conard, Timken, Kansas; two sons,
 Chad Conard (Valerie, Parker, Colorado, and Chris Conard (Julie, 
Leoti, Kansas; one daughter, Tonya Hillman, Jetmore, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Tyler Conard, Kelsie Conard, William Conard, Jaycee 
Hillman, Caitlyn Conard, Allison Conard, and Myles Conard; two brothers,
 Jim Sauer (Judy, Wichita, Kansas, and Mike Sauer (Jana, Kearney, 
Nebraska; and four sisters, Gloria Morgan (Lance, Alexander, Kansas, 
Marie Herrman (Jim, Sharon, Oklahoma, DeAnn Mahoney (Pat, Geary, 
Oklahoma, and Suzanne Sauer, La Crosse, Kansas.



She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Joe Sauer.



Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.  



Church visitation will be Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to
 9:50 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.



Funeral service will be Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.  Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.



In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Holy 
Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, or Sunflower Diversified 
Services, Inc., Great Bend, Kansas.



Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.



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


<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582811336035.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cheryl L. Conard, 70, Timken, Kansas, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Cheryl was born August 23, 1949, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of 
Edward and Mildred (Dempewolf) Sauer. She was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas. A 1967 graduate of La Crosse High School, La 
Crosse, Kansas, she was an Administrative Assistant at La Crosse 
Furniture Company, La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and St. Ann’s Altar 
Society, both of Timken, Kansas. Cheryl was also the Team Leader of the
 Triple C Wildcats Relay for Life Team. She was a member of Prairie 
Pals EHU, and volunteered assisting with the distribution of the 
commodities in Rush County, Kansas. 

On August 24, 1968, she married Terry Conard at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas. 

Survivors include: her husband, Terry Conard, Timken, Kansas; two sons,
 Chad Conard (Valerie, Parker, Colorado, and Chris Conard (Julie, 
Leoti, Kansas; one daughter, Tonya Hillman, Jetmore, Kansas; seven 
grandchildren, Tyler Conard, Kelsie Conard, William Conard, Jaycee 
Hillman, Caitlyn Conard, Allison Conard, and Myles Conard; two brothers,
 Jim Sauer (Judy, Wichita, Kansas, and Mike Sauer (Jana, Kearney, 
Nebraska; and four sisters, Gloria Morgan (Lance, Alexander, Kansas, 
Marie Herrman (Jim, Sharon, Oklahoma, DeAnn Mahoney (Pat, Geary, 
Oklahoma, and Suzanne Sauer, La Crosse, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Joe Sauer.

Visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. 

Church visitation will be Saturday, February 29, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to
 9:50 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 29, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at 
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating. Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Holy 
Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, or Sunflower Diversified 
Services, Inc., Great Bend, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

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

Cheryl L. Conard

Sheila Wanneene Dobbs Gebhards died Tuesday, February 24, 2020 under 
hospice care at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence, Kansas 
after a struggle with severe anemia and a failing heart.

Sheila was born May 3, 1934 in Colby, Kansas, the daughter of F.H. 
and Elsie Carpenter Dobbs. Growing up in the Great Depression was not 
easy.&nbsp; Her dad did several things to support his family, including 
raising turkeys and sheep. Eventually the family left the farm near 
Colby and settled first in Wallace (where Sheila went to grade school) 
and then in Sharon Springs where her mom had a small restaurant, her dad
 did roofing and where F.H. (Fidelo Hubert) became Judge Dobbs, a 
position later occupied by Sheila’s brother – Logan.&nbsp;

As the youngest by some 13 years from the oldest, Edith, Sheila was 
somewhat protected, especially since her next oldest sibling, Shirley 
was lost to an infection at an early age, after appendicitis.&nbsp; One thing
 Sheila enjoyed was the freedom she had when visiting her mother’s 
sister and her cousins in Salina. They were allowed to go to the park 
across from the house (by themselves!) and to ride the bus with their 
dad, the bus driver.&nbsp; Sheila got to do that too, when she was with them.

On December 23, 1951, Sheila married James A. (Jim) Gebhards in 
Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;Together, they raised their sons Randy and Rex on 
the farm east of Weskan, KS.&nbsp;

Sheila was a fiercely loving wife and mother, and “Mom” was her 
favorite title.&nbsp; She worked alongside her husband to build a home for 
Randy and Rex, taking on “outside the farm” jobs such as school 
bus-driver, wall-paperer and painter. She was a great cook and baker, 
often providing pies and other treats for high school concessions, 
skating parties of the frozen variety and hosting family dinners. She 
enjoyed oil painting on canvas and attending auctions and antique 
stores, opening her own store to sell the excess - the Prairie Peddler 
in Sharon Springs in the early 1980s.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Sheila is survived by her daughter-in-law Lou Ann Gebhards, of 
Lawrence, KS; sister-in-law Irene Gittinger of Coffeyville, KS, 
sister-in-law Sheila Kay Gebhards of Walnut Creek, CA; and many loving 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Sheila was preceded in death by her husband Jim, 
and sons Randy and Rex; her parents, her sisters Shirley and Edith 
Dobbs; brother Logan Dobbs and his wife Bertha Dobbs.&nbsp;

The family wishes to thank the caring and supportive nurses and staff
 at Pioneer Ridge Health and Elara Caring Hospice.&nbsp; Sheila was cremated 
as she wished.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sheila-Gebhards">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1582671950576.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sheila Wanneene Dobbs Gebhards died Tuesday, February 24, 2020 under 
hospice care at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community in Lawrence, Kansas 
after a struggle with severe anemia and a failing heart.Sheila was born May 3, 1934 in Colby, Kansas, the daughter of F.H. 
and Elsie Carpenter Dobbs. Growing up in the Great Depression was not 
easy.&nbsp; Her dad did several things to support his family, including 
raising turkeys and sheep. Eventually the family left the farm near 
Colby and settled first in Wallace (where Sheila went to grade school) 
and then in Sharon Springs where her mom had a small restaurant, her dad
 did roofing and where F.H. (Fidelo Hubert) became Judge Dobbs, a 
position later occupied by Sheila’s brother – Logan.&nbsp;As the youngest by some 13 years from the oldest, Edith, Sheila was 
somewhat protected, especially since her next oldest sibling, Shirley 
was lost to an infection at an early age, after appendicitis.&nbsp; One thing
 Sheila enjoyed was the freedom she had when visiting her mother’s 
sister and her cousins in Salina. They were allowed to go to the park 
across from the house (by themselves!) and to ride the bus with their 
dad, the bus driver.&nbsp; Sheila got to do that too, when she was with them.On December 23, 1951, Sheila married James A. (Jim) Gebhards in 
Sharon Springs, KS.&nbsp; &nbsp;Together, they raised their sons Randy and Rex on 
the farm east of Weskan, KS.&nbsp;Sheila was a fiercely loving wife and mother, and “Mom” was her 
favorite title.&nbsp; She worked alongside her husband to build a home for 
Randy and Rex, taking on “outside the farm” jobs such as school 
bus-driver, wall-paperer and painter. She was a great cook and baker, 
often providing pies and other treats for high school concessions, 
skating parties of the frozen variety and hosting family dinners. She 
enjoyed oil painting on canvas and attending auctions and antique 
stores, opening her own store to sell the excess - the Prairie Peddler 
in Sharon Springs in the early 1980s.&nbsp; &nbsp;Sheila is survived by her daughter-in-law Lou Ann Gebhards, of 
Lawrence, KS; sister-in-law Irene Gittinger of Coffeyville, KS, 
sister-in-law Sheila Kay Gebhards of Walnut Creek, CA; and many loving 
nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Sheila was preceded in death by her husband Jim, 
and sons Randy and Rex; her parents, her sisters Shirley and Edith 
Dobbs; brother Logan Dobbs and his wife Bertha Dobbs.&nbsp;The family wishes to thank the caring and supportive nurses and staff
 at Pioneer Ridge Health and Elara Caring Hospice.&nbsp; Sheila was cremated 
as she wished.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sheila-Gebhards">HERE</a> for service details.

Sheila W. (Dobbs) Gebhards

Todd Eugene Bellinger, 63, of Atwood, passed away Friday morning, 
February 21, 2020.  

He was born March 20, 1956 in Washington, KS to 
Charles J. and Ida May (Landis) Bellinger.  Growing up Todd and his 
sister, Charla, had a paper route in Syracuse, KS.  Then in high school 
he worked at Roy’s Jack and Jill Grocery, Millsap’s Grocery and dog 
kennel, Charlie Caron’s Dairy Delight in Syracuse, KS. After that, he 
worked a variety of jobs. He farmed and worked cattle for Wendell, 
Warren and Buster Zenger of Haddam, KS and Chuck Hardenburger, also of 
Haddam. He was a welder for Landoll’s Manufacturing in Marysville, KS 
and worked for the Washington County Road and Bridge Building department
 in Washington, KS where he also made and cooked pizza for a convenience
 store. Todd worked in Dalhart Texas for a while on a farm, feedlot and 
at grain hauling company, where he learned to drive semi-truck. He 
worked at a cannery in Denver, CO and at Shallow Water refinery, in 
Shallow Water, KS. Todd also drove a van for Mahaska Dog Kennel in 
Mahaska, KS, delivering puppies to pet stores in Florida and New York. 
He did over the road truck driving for Triple D Trucking, of Atwood and 
Sudbury Transportation, of Wichita, KS. Todd was just starting a part 
time small engine repair service out of his home in Atwood.  Todd 
enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt, trap, snow ski and cook. 

 
He married Sue (Tompkins) Bellinger. She preceded Todd in death.


He was also preceded in death by his parents; nephews, Matthew G. Doty, 
Marcus F. Singer and David N. Doty; niece Jordyn N. Doty and 
nephew-in-law Mark F. Singer.  


Todd is survived by a sister Charla M. Dawson , of Atwood, KS; a brother
 Bruce W. Bellinger, of Hays, KS and many more nieces, nephews and 
friends. 


Cremation was chosen.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. Inurnment 
will be at Haddam City Cemetery, Haddam, KS at a later date. Memorials 
are suggested to the NWKS Foundation for Hope and can be sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
                                                                			

Todd Eugene Bellinger, 63, of Atwood, passed away Friday morning, 
February 21, 2020. He was born March 20, 1956 in Washington, KS to 
Charles J. and Ida May (Landis) Bellinger. Growing up Todd and his 
sister, Charla, had a paper route in Syracuse, KS. Then in high school 
he worked at Roy’s Jack and Jill Grocery, Millsap’s Grocery and dog 
kennel, Charlie Caron’s Dairy Delight in Syracuse, KS. After that, he 
worked a variety of jobs. He farmed and worked cattle for Wendell, 
Warren and Buster Zenger of Haddam, KS and Chuck Hardenburger, also of 
Haddam. He was a welder for Landoll’s Manufacturing in Marysville, KS 
and worked for the Washington County Road and Bridge Building department
 in Washington, KS where he also made and cooked pizza for a convenience
 store. Todd worked in Dalhart Texas for a while on a farm, feedlot and 
at grain hauling company, where he learned to drive semi-truck. He 
worked at a cannery in Denver, CO and at Shallow Water refinery, in 
Shallow Water, KS. Todd also drove a van for Mahaska Dog Kennel in 
Mahaska, KS, delivering puppies to pet stores in Florida and New York. 
He did over the road truck driving for Triple D Trucking, of Atwood and 
Sudbury Transportation, of Wichita, KS. Todd was just starting a part 
time small engine repair service out of his home in Atwood. Todd 
enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt, trap, snow ski and cook. 
He married Sue (Tompkins) Bellinger. She preceded Todd in death.
He was also preceded in death by his parents; nephews, Matthew G. Doty, 
Marcus F. Singer and David N. Doty; niece Jordyn N. Doty and 
nephew-in-law Mark F. Singer. 
Todd is survived by a sister Charla M. Dawson , of Atwood, KS; a brother
 Bruce W. Bellinger, of Hays, KS and many more nieces, nephews and 
friends. 
Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. 
Thursday, February 27, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. Inurnment 
will be at Haddam City Cemetery, Haddam, KS at a later date. Memorials 
are suggested to the NWKS Foundation for Hope and can be sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Todd Eugene Bellinger

Bruce Warren Coulson, friend and father, passed away on January 23, 2020 at his home in Corvallis, Oregon. He was 71 years old. 

Bruce was born in Hays, Kansas on February 4, 1948, the second son of M.F. and Cora (Stuckey) Coulson. 

Like his brother Jim, he attended Washington Grade School and joined scouting, becoming an active participant in the Boy Scouts of America and for several years attended the national jamboree at Philmont Scout Ranch.

A 1966 graduate of Hays High School, Bruce showed an early affinity for writing, contributing to the student newspaper and Indian Call, Hays High’s yearbook. That interest continued into his college years. He graduated with a BA in English from Fort Hays State University in 1971. While there Bruce was in the first pledge class to become members of Sigma Chi Fraternity.  

After graduating, Bruce began a lifelong career in education. He taught in Gallop, New Mexico and Hutchinson High School before returning to Fort Hays to earn a master’s degree in educational counseling in 1981. For the next 32 years he was a middle school and high school counselor, first in central and western Kansas, then in Colorado and New Mexico. 

His attraction to New Mexico began with summer vacations as a young boy at the family’s cabin on Taos Creek, then a pristine landscape he loved almost as much as western Kansas.  

Bruce married Kingman, Kansas native Linda Ewy in 1996, and their son, Aidan James, was born the following year. 

Upon Bruce’s retirement in 2013, the family moved from Grants, New Mexico to Corvallis, Oregon where Aidan finished high school. Bruce and Linda divorced in 2014. During his years in Corvallis, Bruce attended the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. He no longer hunted pheasants but often shot skeet, and he enjoyed spending time in his local community garden.  

Bruce Coulson is remembered as a loyal friend who maintained many of the attachments formed early in his life, both to the people and to the land where he grew up. 

He was an active reader throughout his life, and his thoughts and observations live on in the margins of the many books he left behind. Well-versed in contemporary literature and politics, he never lost his wry sense of humor, viewing the travails of the world more often as comedy than as missteps and lost opportunities.  

Bruce is survived by his son Aidan, now a senior at Portland State University. A memorial service in Kansas is pending.  

Bruce Warren Coulson, friend and father, passed away on January 23, 2020 at his home in Corvallis, Oregon. He was 71 years old. Bruce was born in Hays, Kansas on February 4, 1948, the second son of M.F. and Cora (Stuckey) Coulson. Like his brother Jim, he attended Washington Grade School and joined scouting, becoming an active participant in the Boy Scouts of America and for several years attended the national jamboree at Philmont Scout Ranch.A 1966 graduate of Hays High School, Bruce showed an early affinity for writing, contributing to the student newspaper and Indian Call, Hays High’s yearbook. That interest continued into his college years. He graduated with a BA in English from Fort Hays State University in 1971. While there Bruce was in the first pledge class to become members of Sigma Chi Fraternity. After graduating, Bruce began a lifelong career in education. He taught in Gallop, New Mexico and Hutchinson High School before returning to Fort Hays to earn a master’s degree in educational counseling in 1981. For the next 32 years he was a middle school and high school counselor, first in central and western Kansas, then in Colorado and New Mexico. His attraction to New Mexico began with summer vacations as a young boy at the family’s cabin on Taos Creek, then a pristine landscape he loved almost as much as western Kansas. Bruce married Kingman, Kansas native Linda Ewy in 1996, and their son, Aidan James, was born the following year. Upon Bruce’s retirement in 2013, the family moved from Grants, New Mexico to Corvallis, Oregon where Aidan finished high school. Bruce and Linda divorced in 2014. During his years in Corvallis, Bruce attended the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. He no longer hunted pheasants but often shot skeet, and he enjoyed spending time in his local community garden. Bruce Coulson is remembered as a loyal friend who maintained many of the attachments formed early in his life, both to the people and to the land where he grew up. He was an active reader throughout his life, and his thoughts and observations live on in the margins of the many books he left behind. Well-versed in contemporary literature and politics, he never lost his wry sense of humor, viewing the travails of the world more often as comedy than as missteps and lost opportunities. Bruce is survived by his son Aidan, now a senior at Portland State University. A memorial service in Kansas is pending.

Bruce Warren Coulson

Genita D. Hughes, 83, La Crosse, Kansas, died Monday, February 24, 
2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.



Genita was born August 3, 1936, in Rush Center, Kansas, the daughter of 
Carl and Dora (Goatley) Solomon.  She was a lifelong resident of Rush 
County, Kansas.  A 1954 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, 
Kansas, she was in administration at the ASCS office in La Crosse, 
Kansas, before her retirement.



She was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, 
where she was currently the treasurer.  She was a volunteer at A Second 
Chance, and up until recently, the chairman of the Blood Drive, both of 
La Crosse, Kansas.  She was the current treasurer for the City of Rush 
Center, and Walnut Valley Senior Center, both of Rush Center, Kansas.  
She was also the current treasurer of the EUB Trust, and a member and 
current treasurer of the Sunflower Polka Club, Salina, Kansas.  Genita 
enjoyed bowling, and was a member of a Thursday morning bowling team in 
Hays, Kansas.



On September 12, 1956, she married George R. Corsair at Glenwood Springs, Colorado.  They later divorced.



On September 1, 1991, she married Kent N. Hughes at Sheridan County, Missouri.  He preceded her in death December 31, 2004.



Survivors include:  five sons, Scott Corsair (Denise, Bazine, Kansas, 
Rex Corsair, Grand Junction, Colorado, Rod Corsair (Kally, Manzanola, 
Colorado, Kurt Corsair, Model, Colorado, and Ward Corsair (Kimberly, La
 Crosse, Kansas; one daughter in law, Judy Corsair, Scammon, Kansas; one
 step son, Will Hughes, Columbia, Missouri; one step daughter, Kimberly 
Dorrell (Mark, Brookfield, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Chris Corsair 
(Niki, Brett Corsair (Sara, Shane Corsair (Allison, Duncan Corsair, 
Niquole Knapp, Aislinn Corsair, Caleb Corsair, Gentry Corsair, Bonner 
Corsair, Kale Corsair, Wyatt Corsair, and Chance Corsair (Erika); eight 
great grandchildren, Hank Corsair, Gus Corsair, Morgan Corsair, Maddy 
Corsair, Emmitt Corsair, Owen Corsair, Scarlett Corsair, and RaeLee 
Corsair; four step grandchildren, Levi Hamilton, Lacy Hamilton-Key, Katie Ramirez, and Dana Davis; four 
step great grandchildren, Nash Ramirez, Kori Ramirez, Josie Ramirez, and
 Bristol Davis; one brother, Jerry Solomon (Myrna, Liberty, Missouri; 
two sisters in law, Karla Solomon, Rush Center, Kansas, and Agnes 
Solomon, Rush Center, Kansas; and one brother in law, Dave Geisler, 
Westmoreland, Kansas.



She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kent N. Hughes; 
one son, David Corsair; one granddaughter, Taryn Corsair; two brothers, 
Arlyn Solomon, and Dennis Solomon; and one sister, Rita Geisler.



Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.  



Church visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.



Funeral service will be Friday, February 28, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at the 
United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Angie Vertz 
officiating.  Interment will be in the Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush 
Center, Kansas.



In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to A Second 
Chance, La Crosse, Kansas, or Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, 
Kansas.


<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Genita D. Hughes, 83, La Crosse, Kansas, died Monday, February 24, 
2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Genita was born August 3, 1936, in Rush Center, Kansas, the daughter of 
Carl and Dora (Goatley) Solomon. She was a lifelong resident of Rush 
County, Kansas. A 1954 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, 
Kansas, she was in administration at the ASCS office in La Crosse, 
Kansas, before her retirement.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, 
where she was currently the treasurer. She was a volunteer at A Second 
Chance, and up until recently, the chairman of the Blood Drive, both of 
La Crosse, Kansas. She was the current treasurer for the City of Rush 
Center, and Walnut Valley Senior Center, both of Rush Center, Kansas. 
She was also the current treasurer of the EUB Trust, and a member and 
current treasurer of the Sunflower Polka Club, Salina, Kansas. Genita 
enjoyed bowling, and was a member of a Thursday morning bowling team in 
Hays, Kansas.

On September 12, 1956, she married George R. Corsair at Glenwood Springs, Colorado. They later divorced.

On September 1, 1991, she married Kent N. Hughes at Sheridan County, Missouri. He preceded her in death December 31, 2004.

Survivors include: five sons, Scott Corsair (Denise, Bazine, Kansas, 
Rex Corsair, Grand Junction, Colorado, Rod Corsair (Kally, Manzanola, 
Colorado, Kurt Corsair, Model, Colorado, and Ward Corsair (Kimberly, La
 Crosse, Kansas; one daughter in law, Judy Corsair, Scammon, Kansas; one
 step son, Will Hughes, Columbia, Missouri; one step daughter, Kimberly 
Dorrell (Mark, Brookfield, Missouri; 12 grandchildren, Chris Corsair 
(Niki, Brett Corsair (Sara, Shane Corsair (Allison, Duncan Corsair, 
Niquole Knapp, Aislinn Corsair, Caleb Corsair, Gentry Corsair, Bonner 
Corsair, Kale Corsair, Wyatt Corsair, and Chance Corsair (Erika); eight 
great grandchildren, Hank Corsair, Gus Corsair, Morgan Corsair, Maddy 
Corsair, Emmitt Corsair, Owen Corsair, Scarlett Corsair, and RaeLee 
Corsair; four step grandchildren, Levi Hamilton, Lacy Hamilton-Key, Katie Ramirez, and Dana Davis; four 
step great grandchildren, Nash Ramirez, Kori Ramirez, Josie Ramirez, and
 Bristol Davis; one brother, Jerry Solomon (Myrna, Liberty, Missouri; 
two sisters in law, Karla Solomon, Rush Center, Kansas, and Agnes 
Solomon, Rush Center, Kansas; and one brother in law, Dave Geisler, 
Westmoreland, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kent N. Hughes; 
one son, David Corsair; one granddaughter, Taryn Corsair; two brothers, 
Arlyn Solomon, and Dennis Solomon; and one sister, Rita Geisler.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 27, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 

Church visitation will be Friday, February 28, 2020, from 9:30 A.M. to 
10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Friday, February 28, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at the 
United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Angie Vertz 
officiating. Interment will be in the Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush 
Center, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to A Second 
Chance, La Crosse, Kansas, or Walnut Valley Senior Center, Rush Center, 
Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

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

Genita D. Hughes

Lena May Worley, 93, passed away February 25, 2020 at Trinity Manor Nursing Home, Dodge City, KS.

She was born August 30, 1926 in Hanston, KS, the daughter of Ed and 
Anna Sebes Horn.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker.

She was of the Christian faith, enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and loved being with her grandchildren.

On November 10, 1950 she married Claude E. Worley in Dodge City, KS.&nbsp; He died December 8, 2009.

Survivors include: two sons, Gale Worley, Dodge City, KS, Steve 
Worley, Fountain, CO; daughter, Debbie Robertson, Dodge City, KS and 
five grandchildren, Mark (Nicole) Worley, Colorado Springs, CO, Gage 
(Morgan) Robertson, Ryan Robertson, Erica Land, all of Dodge City, KS 
and Crystal Worley, Colorado Springs, CO.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Land and a twin sister, Rena Schneider.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, KS with Pastor Jack Salmans presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Hanston Cemetery, Hanston, 
KS.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Manor Nursing Home in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.

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 </figure>Lena May Worley, 93, passed away February 25, 2020 at Trinity Manor Nursing Home, Dodge City, KS.She was born August 30, 1926 in Hanston, KS, the daughter of Ed and 
Anna Sebes Horn.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a homemaker.She was of the Christian faith, enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and loved being with her grandchildren.On November 10, 1950 she married Claude E. Worley in Dodge City, KS.&nbsp; He died December 8, 2009.Survivors include: two sons, Gale Worley, Dodge City, KS, Steve 
Worley, Fountain, CO; daughter, Debbie Robertson, Dodge City, KS and 
five grandchildren, Mark (Nicole) Worley, Colorado Springs, CO, Gage 
(Morgan) Robertson, Ryan Robertson, Erica Land, all of Dodge City, KS 
and Crystal Worley, Colorado Springs, CO.She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Land and a twin sister, Rena Schneider.Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, KS with Pastor Jack Salmans presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Hanston Cemetery, Hanston, 
KS.Memorials may be given to Trinity Manor Nursing Home in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.

Lena May Worley

Meredith Victoria "Vicki" Hallagin, age 75, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/Vicki-Hallagin">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Meredith Victoria "Vicki" Hallagin, age 75, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.Funeral services will be 11 AM Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Ellis United Methodist Church or the Republic United Methodist Church.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/obituary/Vicki-Hallagin">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Vicki Halligin

Carol L. (Wittman) Gregg – age 73, died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born July 17, 1946, in Hays, Kansas to Vernon M. and Armella 
M. (Herl) Wittman.&nbsp; She married Eldon Gregg on May 21, 1966, in Hays, 
Kansas.

She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Hays for 24 and ½
 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Glassman Corporation, Waffle Crete, 
and retired in 2006.

She grew up in Victoria and was the 1964 Class Valedictorian at Victoria High School.

Carol was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, the 
Telephone Pioneers of America, a past board member of Cancer Council of 
Ellis County, and a past board member of the United Way of Ellis 
County.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and her family.

Survivors include her husband, Eldon Gregg, of the home; one son, 
Daryl Gregg, Hays, KS; one daughter, Denise VanderGiesen and her 
husband, Bill, Mulvane, KS;&nbsp; one brother, Lloyd Wittman and his wife, 
Diana, Andover, KS; one sister, Connie Wittman, Kearney, NE; four 
grandchildren, Matea Gregg; Torrie Gregg; Kyler VanderGiesen and Ainsley
 VanderGiesen.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

The family suggests memorial to the Cancer Council of Ellis County.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 27, 2020, 
at St. Nicholas of&nbsp; Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th Street,&nbsp; Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp;

Visitation is from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, and from 9:00 to 9:45
 A.M. Thursday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E 22nd, 
Hays, Kansas.

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 </figure>Carol L. (Wittman) Gregg – age 73, died Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born July 17, 1946, in Hays, Kansas to Vernon M. and Armella 
M. (Herl) Wittman.&nbsp; She married Eldon Gregg on May 21, 1966, in Hays, 
Kansas.She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Hays for 24 and ½
 years, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Glassman Corporation, Waffle Crete, 
and retired in 2006.She grew up in Victoria and was the 1964 Class Valedictorian at Victoria High School.Carol was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, the 
Telephone Pioneers of America, a past board member of Cancer Council of 
Ellis County, and a past board member of the United Way of Ellis 
County.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and her family.Survivors include her husband, Eldon Gregg, of the home; one son, 
Daryl Gregg, Hays, KS; one daughter, Denise VanderGiesen and her 
husband, Bill, Mulvane, KS;&nbsp; one brother, Lloyd Wittman and his wife, 
Diana, Andover, KS; one sister, Connie Wittman, Kearney, NE; four 
grandchildren, Matea Gregg; Torrie Gregg; Kyler VanderGiesen and Ainsley
 VanderGiesen.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The family suggests memorial to the Cancer Council of Ellis County.Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, February 27, 2020, 
at St. Nicholas of&nbsp; Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th Street,&nbsp; Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation is from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, and from 9:00 to 9:45
 A.M. Thursday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E 22nd, 
Hays, Kansas.

Carol L. (Wittman) Gregg

SMITH CENTER – Marilyn Jane Smith, age 83, passed away on Monday, 
February 24, 2020 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center,
 KS.  She was a nurse.


She was born the daughter of Kenneth &amp; Dorothy (Campbell) Eller on September 28, 1936 in Belleaire, KS.


She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Teri.


Marilyn is survived by her sons Derrol Hubbard of Ruidoso, NM, Bret 
Hubbard of Palm Desert, CA, Everett Smith of Alba, TX, Jeffrey Smith of 
Wichita, KS and Brad Smith of Wellington, KS; 11 grandchildren; 17 Great
 Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild.

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 </figure>SMITH CENTER – Marilyn Jane Smith, age 83, passed away on Monday, 
February 24, 2020 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center,
 KS. She was a nurse.
She was born the daughter of Kenneth &amp; Dorothy (Campbell) Eller on September 28, 1936 in Belleaire, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter Teri.
Marilyn is survived by her sons Derrol Hubbard of Ruidoso, NM, Bret 
Hubbard of Palm Desert, CA, Everett Smith of Alba, TX, Jeffrey Smith of 
Wichita, KS and Brad Smith of Wellington, KS; 11 grandchildren; 17 Great
 Grandchildren; 1 Great Great Grandchild.

Marilyn Jane Smith

Dan Ochs Jr., 94, passed away February 24, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington. He was born on October 31, 1925, at Otis, to Dan 
Ochs, Sr. &amp; Violet (Schutler) Ochs. He married Catherine Martin on 
September 31, 1945, at Hays. She died November 21, 2009.

A lifetime Barton and Rush County resident, Dan currently resided in 
Great Bend. Dan was a farmer and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah
 Witness'. He served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed farming 
and chasing the grandkids.

He is survived by two sons, Michael Ochs and wife Stella of Great 
Bend, and Roy Ochs and wife Julie of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Norma 
Jean Ochs of Holdrege, Neb., and Donna Smolick and husband Richard of 
Timken; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one great 
great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, 
Wanda Jacobs, and Leona Reinhart; and one grandson, Aaron Ochs.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a 
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 
the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness’ in Great Bend, with Lewis Smith 
presiding.

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 </figure>Dan Ochs Jr., 94, passed away February 24, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington. He was born on October 31, 1925, at Otis, to Dan 
Ochs, Sr. &amp; Violet (Schutler) Ochs. He married Catherine Martin on 
September 31, 1945, at Hays. She died November 21, 2009.A lifetime Barton and Rush County resident, Dan currently resided in 
Great Bend. Dan was a farmer and a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah
 Witness'. He served in the United States Air Force. He enjoyed farming 
and chasing the grandkids.He is survived by two sons, Michael Ochs and wife Stella of Great 
Bend, and Roy Ochs and wife Julie of Omaha, Neb.; two sisters, Norma 
Jean Ochs of Holdrege, Neb., and Donna Smolick and husband Richard of 
Timken; eight grandchildren; many great grandchildren; and one great 
great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, 
Wanda Jacobs, and Leona Reinhart; and one grandson, Aaron Ochs.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and a 
Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020, at 
the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness’ in Great Bend, with Lewis Smith 
presiding.

Dan Ochs Jr.

Meredith Victoria Hallagin, 75, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,
 February 25, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital-Long Term 
Care.

Services are pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel.

Meredith Victoria Hallagin, 75, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away Tuesday,
 February 25, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital-Long Term 
Care.Services are pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel.

Meredith Victoria Hallagin

Rural Phillips County resident Tom Highley Jr. passed away at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 74.

He was born January 28, 1946 in Smith Center, KS the son of Tom Highley, Sr. and Faith (Fortin) Highley.

Tom was united in marriage to Kendra Otteson on February 29, 1996 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives at the home.

Other survivors include a daughter Kelli Willis of Moundridge, KS; a 
son Jason Highley of Halstead, KS; 3 grandchildren Mikayla Lare, Kolton 
Lare and Klay Willis; and a great grandson Liam Willcutt.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 
2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Hillsdale Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.

Tom will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9
 p.m. Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The 
family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for 
visitation at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to His Grandchildren’s Education 
Fund or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Youth Hunter Education.

Rural Phillips County resident Tom Highley Jr. passed away at his home on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the age of 74.He was born January 28, 1946 in Smith Center, KS the son of Tom Highley, Sr. and Faith (Fortin) Highley.Tom was united in marriage to Kendra Otteson on February 29, 1996 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives at the home.Other survivors include a daughter Kelli Willis of Moundridge, KS; a 
son Jason Highley of Halstead, KS; 3 grandchildren Mikayla Lare, Kolton 
Lare and Klay Willis; and a great grandson Liam Willcutt.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 29, 
2020 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Hillsdale Cemetery, Phillips County, KS.Tom will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9
 p.m. Friday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The 
family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. for 
visitation at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to His Grandchildren’s Education 
Fund or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Youth Hunter Education.

Tom Highley Jr.

The Rev. William "Bill" Harden Sr., 71, passed away February 23, 2020 at Sandpiper Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, KS.

He was born October 23, 1948 in Winnfield, LA, the son of Nathan and 
Cora Lee Austin Harden.&nbsp; Originally living in Louisiana, he moved to 
McPherson, Kansas and then to Larned, Kansas in 1992.&nbsp; He was a devoted 
minister, spending every Sunday at Church and was also a bus driver for 
USD 495, Larned.

He was a member of the Escue Chapel, CME Church, Larned and Second 
Baptist Church, Great Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and going to church.

On July 16, 1975, he married Katherine “Kat” Guye in Winnfield, LA. 
She died August 27, 2010.&nbsp; On May 26, 2012 he married Shirley Williams 
in Wichita.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, William “Junior” (Lindy) Harden,
 Lawrence, KS, Shawn (Katelyn Shnuerlee) Harden, Hays, KS, Rodney 
Harden, Louisiana; two daughters, Renia Harden, Houston, TX, Lekisha 
Magee, Louisiana; brother, Roy Harden, McPherson, KS; and eight 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; two sisters, Corene Foster and Erlene Magee.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Clifford Parker presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be sent to Donor’s Choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Rev. William "Bill" Harden Sr., 71, passed away February 23, 2020 at Sandpiper Health and Rehabilitation Center, Wichita, KS.He was born October 23, 1948 in Winnfield, LA, the son of Nathan and 
Cora Lee Austin Harden.&nbsp; Originally living in Louisiana, he moved to 
McPherson, Kansas and then to Larned, Kansas in 1992.&nbsp; He was a devoted 
minister, spending every Sunday at Church and was also a bus driver for 
USD 495, Larned.He was a member of the Escue Chapel, CME Church, Larned and Second 
Baptist Church, Great Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and going to church.On July 16, 1975, he married Katherine “Kat” Guye in Winnfield, LA. 
She died August 27, 2010.&nbsp; On May 26, 2012 he married Shirley Williams 
in Wichita.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: three sons, William “Junior” (Lindy) Harden,
 Lawrence, KS, Shawn (Katelyn Shnuerlee) Harden, Hays, KS, Rodney 
Harden, Louisiana; two daughters, Renia Harden, Houston, TX, Lekisha 
Magee, Louisiana; brother, Roy Harden, McPherson, KS; and eight 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; two sisters, Corene Foster and Erlene Magee.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Clifford Parker presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be sent to Donor’s Choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

The Rev. William 'Bill' Harden Sr.

Kenneth Gene Wolf, age 81, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Hays Med. He was born 
November 29, 1938 in Ellis, Kansas to William and Catherine (Sauer) 
Wolf. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1956. On February 8, 1964 
he married Kathleen (Windholz) at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.

Kenny worked in the furniture business 
for most of his working career. He owned Wolf Furniture Galleries in 
Hays. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and He was a US Army
 Veteran serving in Korea. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but especially
 his family and grandchildren and the times they spent together. Kenny 
also enjoyed playing blackjack and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of
 his great granddaughter.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy of 
Ellis; a son, Preston Wolf and wife Julianne of Hays; a daughter, Sue 
Ann Tebo and husband Brad of Ellis; two brothers, Steve Wolf of Great 
Bend, KS and Dennis Wolf of Salina, KS; three grandchildren, Paris Wolf,
 Skyler Tebo and Tori Tebo; a great grandson, Ryker Tebo as well as his 
companion, Reno.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Clark, Bill, Lawrence, Jack and Jim and one sister, Margaret Moore.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM 
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. 
Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will be
 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney.

Visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at St. 
Mary's Church. Wednesday visitation will be 10:30 until service time 
also at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s catholic Church.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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

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 </figure>Kenneth Gene Wolf, age 81, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Friday, February 21, 2020 at Hays Med. He was born 
November 29, 1938 in Ellis, Kansas to William and Catherine (Sauer) 
Wolf. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1956. On February 8, 1964 
he married Kathleen (Windholz) at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.Kenny worked in the furniture business 
for most of his working career. He owned Wolf Furniture Galleries in 
Hays. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and He was a US Army
 Veteran serving in Korea. He enjoyed hunting and fishing but especially
 his family and grandchildren and the times they spent together. Kenny 
also enjoyed playing blackjack and was anxiously awaiting the arrival of
 his great granddaughter.He is survived by his wife, Kathy of 
Ellis; a son, Preston Wolf and wife Julianne of Hays; a daughter, Sue 
Ann Tebo and husband Brad of Ellis; two brothers, Steve Wolf of Great 
Bend, KS and Dennis Wolf of Salina, KS; three grandchildren, Paris Wolf,
 Skyler Tebo and Tori Tebo; a great grandson, Ryker Tebo as well as his 
companion, Reno.He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Clark, Bill, Lawrence, Jack and Jim and one sister, Margaret Moore.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM 
Wednesday, February 26, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. 
Burial with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor Guard will be
 2:00 PM Wednesday at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in WaKeeney.Visitation will be Tuesday 6 PM - 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at St. 
Mary's Church. Wednesday visitation will be 10:30 until service time 
also at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s catholic Church.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Kenneth Gene Wolf

Daniel Roeten, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his residence in Colby, Kansas.


Daniel, a nationally registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, 
was employed at Thomas County EMS in Colby.  He loved his job, the town,
 and his coworkers and had recently started pursuing his dream of 
obtaining his Paramedic certification.


Daniel was born in Hoorn, the Netherlands, on Sunday, December 20, 1998.
  He lived in the Poughkeepsie, New York area for most of his life.  He 
attended Faith Christian Academy and Roy C. Ketcham High School, 
graduating in 2017.  He was a member of the National English Honor 
Society and a recipient of both the Charles E. and Mabel E. Conklin 
Scholarship for Academic Excellence and the New Hackensack Fire Company 
Scholarship.


While in high school, Daniel joined the Dutchess County Cadet Squadron 
of the Civil Air Patrol, where he quickly developed a passion for 
Emergency Services.  He attended the Civil Air Patrol’s National 
Emergency Services Academy at Camp Atturbury, Indiana to obtain his 
Ground Search and Rescue Advanced certification.  He served as his 
squadron’s Safety Officer and had recently been promoted to Second 
Lieutenant.


Daniel also served as a volunteer firefighter with the New Hackensack 
Fire Department for several years, during which he received his interior
 rating and served as Editor in Chief and Layout Editor of the New 
Hackensack Fire Company’s annual newspaper in 2017.


Daniel was a big fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, and was a licensed HAM 
radio operator.  He had a passionate interest in meteorology from a 
young age, was a talented writer, and enjoyed composing electronic 
music.  Nothing could keep him away from a good pizza!


Daniel is survived by his mother, Michelle (Hennet) Roeten, of 
Poughkeepsie, NY; father, Paul Roeten, the Netherlands; siblings, Yael 
Roeten, Sacha Roeten and Joy Roeten; grandparents, Peter and Angela 
(Cipriano) Hennet, of Wappingers Falls, NY; several aunts, uncles and 
cousins, and his two cats, Breezy and Katrina.

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 </figure>Daniel Roeten, 21, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at his residence in Colby, Kansas.
Daniel, a nationally registered Advanced Emergency Medical Technician, 
was employed at Thomas County EMS in Colby. He loved his job, the town,
 and his coworkers and had recently started pursuing his dream of 
obtaining his Paramedic certification.
Daniel was born in Hoorn, the Netherlands, on Sunday, December 20, 1998.
 He lived in the Poughkeepsie, New York area for most of his life. He 
attended Faith Christian Academy and Roy C. Ketcham High School, 
graduating in 2017. He was a member of the National English Honor 
Society and a recipient of both the Charles E. and Mabel E. Conklin 
Scholarship for Academic Excellence and the New Hackensack Fire Company 
Scholarship.
While in high school, Daniel joined the Dutchess County Cadet Squadron 
of the Civil Air Patrol, where he quickly developed a passion for 
Emergency Services. He attended the Civil Air Patrol’s National 
Emergency Services Academy at Camp Atturbury, Indiana to obtain his 
Ground Search and Rescue Advanced certification. He served as his 
squadron’s Safety Officer and had recently been promoted to Second 
Lieutenant.
Daniel also served as a volunteer firefighter with the New Hackensack 
Fire Department for several years, during which he received his interior
 rating and served as Editor in Chief and Layout Editor of the New 
Hackensack Fire Company’s annual newspaper in 2017.
Daniel was a big fan of the Toronto Blue Jays, and was a licensed HAM 
radio operator. He had a passionate interest in meteorology from a 
young age, was a talented writer, and enjoyed composing electronic 
music. Nothing could keep him away from a good pizza!
Daniel is survived by his mother, Michelle (Hennet) Roeten, of 
Poughkeepsie, NY; father, Paul Roeten, the Netherlands; siblings, Yael 
Roeten, Sacha Roeten and Joy Roeten; grandparents, Peter and Angela 
(Cipriano) Hennet, of Wappingers Falls, NY; several aunts, uncles and 
cousins, and his two cats, Breezy and Katrina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Dutchess County Cadet
 Squadron, 87 Citation Drive, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590. Online 
condolences can be left at www.baalmannmortuary.com

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