Lana Sue (Taylor) Anderson was born on November 4, 1953 to Wayne “Red” 
and Ruth (Hyde) Taylor in Hoxie, Kansas.  She passed away on March 1, 
2020 at Hays Medical Center due to complications of Leukemia at the age 
of 66.  She attended Hoxie High School and graduated in1971.


On April 8, 1972, Lana married Steven Gilbert at the Hoxie Christian
 Church.  They made their home in Colby.  They were blessed with three 
daughters, Dalene, Darci, and Tonya.  They divorced in 1983.  Lana 
enjoyed cleaning houses and taking care of people.  She worked at the 
hospital during high school and then had her own successful cleaning 
business doing what she loved for 35 years.  Lana loved being a mother 
and a grandmother.  She cherished the time she spent with her family.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne “Red” and Ruth Taylor and brothers, Randy Taylor and Ross Taylor.


Lana is survived by her daughters Dalene Gilbert and partner Jason 
Robben, Oakley, Kansas, Darci and Dustin Kauffman, Colby, Kansas and 
Tonya Gilbert, Colby, Kansas; and grandchildren, Trevor Albers, Aaron 
Robinson, and Stella Kauffman  all of Colby, Kansas.


A visitation will be held at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie,
 Kansas on March 5, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon.  Following the 
visitation, there will be a private family interment in the Hoxie City 
Cemetery at 2:00 P.M.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials
 to the Lana Sue Anderson Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>Lana Sue (Taylor) Anderson was born on November 4, 1953 to Wayne “Red” 
and Ruth (Hyde) Taylor in Hoxie, Kansas. She passed away on March 1, 
2020 at Hays Medical Center due to complications of Leukemia at the age 
of 66. She attended Hoxie High School and graduated in1971.
On April 8, 1972, Lana married Steven Gilbert at the Hoxie Christian
 Church. They made their home in Colby. They were blessed with three 
daughters, Dalene, Darci, and Tonya. They divorced in 1983. Lana 
enjoyed cleaning houses and taking care of people. She worked at the 
hospital during high school and then had her own successful cleaning 
business doing what she loved for 35 years. Lana loved being a mother 
and a grandmother. She cherished the time she spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne “Red” and Ruth Taylor and brothers, Randy Taylor and Ross Taylor.
Lana is survived by her daughters Dalene Gilbert and partner Jason 
Robben, Oakley, Kansas, Darci and Dustin Kauffman, Colby, Kansas and 
Tonya Gilbert, Colby, Kansas; and grandchildren, Trevor Albers, Aaron 
Robinson, and Stella Kauffman all of Colby, Kansas.
A visitation will be held at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie,
 Kansas on March 5, 2020 from 10:00 A.M. until Noon. Following the 
visitation, there will be a private family interment in the Hoxie City 
Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials
 to the Lana Sue Anderson Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Lana Sue (Taylor) Anderson

Sheryl Jean Burhenn, 61, died March 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in 
Rogers, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born in Great Bend, 
Kansas, on December 6, 1958, to Floyd Lewis, Jr., and Darlene L. 
(Stalder) Anderson. &nbsp;

Sheryl was a graduate of Great Bend High 
School, Barton County Community College, and the University of Kansas. 
She married Russell Burhenn on Feb. 20, 1981, in Great Bend.

Formerly
 of Great Bend and Topeka, Sheryl worked at CPI-Qualified Plan 
Consultants, Inc., Great Bend, and GTrust Financial Partners, Topeka. 
She moved with her husband, Russell, in 2015 to Bella Vista, Arkansas, 
where she was a member of Altrusa International of Bentonville and Bella
 Vista.

First and foremost, Sheryl loved her family, and she 
spent most of her time looking after – and worrying – about the needs of
 others. She was an avid reader and cross-stitcher and was always up for
 whatever her family wanted to do. She loved cheering on the Kansas 
Jayhawks, the Kansas City Royals and whatever basketball team her 
son-in-law Ryan was coaching at the time. She discovered a new favorite 
hobby in recent years: cuddling with her grandson, Foster, while 
watching his favorite TV shows.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her husband, 
Russell, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two daughters, Michelle Malashock and
 son-in-law Ryan of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Shannon Burhenn of Bella 
Vista, Arkansas; a sister, Karen Felzien and husband Paul of Topeka; a 
grandson, Foster Malashock of Bentonville, Arkansas; and many beloved 
sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in 
death by a daughter, Jessica Jean Burhenn; her parents; a brother, Floyd
 Lewis Anderson III; and a sister, Judy Anderson.

Visitation will
 be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Services 
will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home in Great 
Bend, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding, with burial to follow at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to
 Sunflower Early Education Center or the Organization for Autism 
Research, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sheryl Jean Burhenn, 61, died March 2, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in 
Rogers, Arkansas, surrounded by her family. She was born in Great Bend, 
Kansas, on December 6, 1958, to Floyd Lewis, Jr., and Darlene L. 
(Stalder) Anderson. &nbsp;Sheryl was a graduate of Great Bend High 
School, Barton County Community College, and the University of Kansas. 
She married Russell Burhenn on Feb. 20, 1981, in Great Bend.Formerly
 of Great Bend and Topeka, Sheryl worked at CPI-Qualified Plan 
Consultants, Inc., Great Bend, and GTrust Financial Partners, Topeka. 
She moved with her husband, Russell, in 2015 to Bella Vista, Arkansas, 
where she was a member of Altrusa International of Bentonville and Bella
 Vista.First and foremost, Sheryl loved her family, and she 
spent most of her time looking after – and worrying – about the needs of
 others. She was an avid reader and cross-stitcher and was always up for
 whatever her family wanted to do. She loved cheering on the Kansas 
Jayhawks, the Kansas City Royals and whatever basketball team her 
son-in-law Ryan was coaching at the time. She discovered a new favorite 
hobby in recent years: cuddling with her grandson, Foster, while 
watching his favorite TV shows.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her husband, 
Russell, of Bella Vista, Arkansas; two daughters, Michelle Malashock and
 son-in-law Ryan of Bentonville, Arkansas, and Shannon Burhenn of Bella 
Vista, Arkansas; a sister, Karen Felzien and husband Paul of Topeka; a 
grandson, Foster Malashock of Bentonville, Arkansas; and many beloved 
sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in 
death by a daughter, Jessica Jean Burhenn; her parents; a brother, Floyd
 Lewis Anderson III; and a sister, Judy Anderson.Visitation will
 be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Services 
will be 10 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home in Great 
Bend, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding, with burial to follow at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to
 Sunflower Early Education Center or the Organization for Autism 
Research, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Sheryl Jean Burhenn

October 10, 1924
 -
 March 2, 2020

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Milo-Eugene-Worcester-Jr?obId=12275723#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>October 10, 1924
 -
 March 2, 2020An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Milo-Eugene-Worcester-Jr?obId=12275723#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Milo Eugene Worcester Jr.

Fray Oland Gideon, 83, Hays, died Monday, March 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.

He was born May 17, 1936 in Mt. 
Pleasant, Missouri, the son of Loyd and Mesakel (Mathews) Gideon.&nbsp; On 
August 20, 1953 he was united in marriage to Florence Ruth Eggers in 
Ellinwood, Kansas, and they celebrated over 66 years of marriage. &nbsp;He 
worked at the Ellinwood Co-op Gas Station, was owner of M &amp; M 
Fertilizer in Garden City, worked at J &amp; J Pipe and Supply in Hays, 
managed several grain elevators in Kansas, and was a door greeter at 
Wal-Mart.&nbsp; He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hays, loved 
fishing with his grandchildren, and riding in his red pickup while 
teaching his grandchildren to drive.&nbsp; He enjoyed going to the Kansas 
State Fair, bowling, attending the all night sing-a-thon in Hutchinson, 
and traveling to Estes Park.&nbsp; He was outgoing, friendly, loved people, 
faithfully attended church and had a strong faith in God.

Survivors include his wife; Florence of
 the home, a son; Keith Gideon and wife Denise of Rossville, a daughter;
 Darla Froelich and husband Van of Walker, six grandchildren; Stephanie 
Avery and husband Damian, Amy Gideon and fiancé Donnie Robinson, Mike 
Gideon and wife Ronnie, Kegann Gideon, Chans Gideon, and Tiffany 
Hammerschmidt and husband Chad, 11 great grandchildren, and a brother; 
Ronald Gideon and wife Darlene of Springfield, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Doris Gillis, and a great grandson; Dalton Heard.

A private family inurnment will be at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, north of Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Hospice of HaysMed in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Fray may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com.

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 </figure>Fray Oland Gideon, 83, Hays, died Monday, March 2, 2020 surrounded by his family at his home.He was born May 17, 1936 in Mt. 
Pleasant, Missouri, the son of Loyd and Mesakel (Mathews) Gideon.&nbsp; On 
August 20, 1953 he was united in marriage to Florence Ruth Eggers in 
Ellinwood, Kansas, and they celebrated over 66 years of marriage. &nbsp;He 
worked at the Ellinwood Co-op Gas Station, was owner of M &amp; M 
Fertilizer in Garden City, worked at J &amp; J Pipe and Supply in Hays, 
managed several grain elevators in Kansas, and was a door greeter at 
Wal-Mart.&nbsp; He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hays, loved 
fishing with his grandchildren, and riding in his red pickup while 
teaching his grandchildren to drive.&nbsp; He enjoyed going to the Kansas 
State Fair, bowling, attending the all night sing-a-thon in Hutchinson, 
and traveling to Estes Park.&nbsp; He was outgoing, friendly, loved people, 
faithfully attended church and had a strong faith in God.Survivors include his wife; Florence of
 the home, a son; Keith Gideon and wife Denise of Rossville, a daughter;
 Darla Froelich and husband Van of Walker, six grandchildren; Stephanie 
Avery and husband Damian, Amy Gideon and fiancé Donnie Robinson, Mike 
Gideon and wife Ronnie, Kegann Gideon, Chans Gideon, and Tiffany 
Hammerschmidt and husband Chad, 11 great grandchildren, and a brother; 
Ronald Gideon and wife Darlene of Springfield, MO.He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Doris Gillis, and a great grandson; Dalton Heard.A private family inurnment will be at 
Hillcrest Memorial Park, north of Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested 
to Hospice of HaysMed in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Fray may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com.

Fray Oland Gideon

Sandra Sue (Sande) Burris, 65, passed away March 2, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.

She was born November 5, 1954 in Russell, the daughter of Edward (Jack) Eugene McClain and Melba Joy (Fritzler) McClain Adams.

A longtime area resident, moving from Lyons to Larned in 1984, she 
was co-owner and operator of The Butcher Block in Larned. She was of 
the&nbsp; Christian faith. Sande was a member of the Larned Noon Lions Club, 
where she was honored to be the first woman president and also received 
the Melvin Jones award. She was the past president of the Kansas Meat 
Processors Association, past board member and volunteer at the State 
Theatre, Larned, and enjoyed volunteering in the concession stand at the
 baseball games. Sande recently retired from the Register of Deeds. Her 
main joys in life were spending time with her grandchildren, which were 
her world. She enjoyed riding the river and trips to Colorado with Frank
 in their RZR. She was always known to be in the kitchen baking or 
cooking. She had an orneriness and sense of humor that was 
unforgettable. Her laughter was contagious. She was the heart of the 
home and her family. She never knew a stranger and will be missed by so 
many.

On January 24, 1996 she married Frank Burris at Larned, he survives.

Other survivors include: mother, Melba Adams, of the home, Larned; 
children, Matthew McCoy, Seattle, Washington, &nbsp;Lindsey (Jaeson) Cline, 
Garfield, Chris (Heather) Burris, Jeff (Tiffany) Burris, both of Larned;
 two brothers, Steve (Nancy) McClain, Pratt, &nbsp;Eric McClain, Seal Beach, 
California; nine grandchildren, Reaghan Burris, Bailey Burris, Cade 
Burris, Mason Burris, Beau Burris, Gunnar Cline, Brooke Burris, Breckyn 
Cline, Brogaen Cline; and one soon-to-be great granddaughter, Chandler 
Burris.

She was preceded in death by her father, Jack, and her step father, Larry Adams.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 
8:00 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial in Larned Cemetery, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Larned Noon Lions Club 
or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary PO Box 477,
 Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Sandra Sue (Sande) Burris, 65, passed away March 2, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.She was born November 5, 1954 in Russell, the daughter of Edward (Jack) Eugene McClain and Melba Joy (Fritzler) McClain Adams.A longtime area resident, moving from Lyons to Larned in 1984, she 
was co-owner and operator of The Butcher Block in Larned. She was of 
the&nbsp; Christian faith. Sande was a member of the Larned Noon Lions Club, 
where she was honored to be the first woman president and also received 
the Melvin Jones award. She was the past president of the Kansas Meat 
Processors Association, past board member and volunteer at the State 
Theatre, Larned, and enjoyed volunteering in the concession stand at the
 baseball games. Sande recently retired from the Register of Deeds. Her 
main joys in life were spending time with her grandchildren, which were 
her world. She enjoyed riding the river and trips to Colorado with Frank
 in their RZR. She was always known to be in the kitchen baking or 
cooking. She had an orneriness and sense of humor that was 
unforgettable. Her laughter was contagious. She was the heart of the 
home and her family. She never knew a stranger and will be missed by so 
many.On January 24, 1996 she married Frank Burris at Larned, he survives.Other survivors include: mother, Melba Adams, of the home, Larned; 
children, Matthew McCoy, Seattle, Washington, &nbsp;Lindsey (Jaeson) Cline, 
Garfield, Chris (Heather) Burris, Jeff (Tiffany) Burris, both of Larned;
 two brothers, Steve (Nancy) McClain, Pratt, &nbsp;Eric McClain, Seal Beach, 
California; nine grandchildren, Reaghan Burris, Bailey Burris, Cade 
Burris, Mason Burris, Beau Burris, Gunnar Cline, Brooke Burris, Breckyn 
Cline, Brogaen Cline; and one soon-to-be great granddaughter, Chandler 
Burris.She was preceded in death by her father, Jack, and her step father, Larry Adams.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Beckwith Mortuary, 
Larned, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 
8:00 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial in Larned Cemetery, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Larned Noon Lions Club 
or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary PO Box 477,
 Larned, KS 67550.

Sandra Sue (Sande) Burris

Doris Jean Hutchison, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Somerlen Glen in Centennial, Colorado.&nbsp; 

Doris Jean was born April 19, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard M. &amp; Inez Virginia Ocheltree Gilman.&nbsp; A resident of Colorado since 1986 moving from Leoti, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

Doris Jean held membership in the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas.

On December 26, 1949, she married Lloyd Henry Hutchison at the Old Mission Methodist Church in Fairway, Kansas.&nbsp; Lloyd passed away on June 6, 2014, in Centennial, Colorado.

Lloyd and Doris had a son, Lloyd Gilman Hutchison, who as a professional musician took the name Matthew G. O’Brien.&nbsp; He passed on August 23, 2003, in Waldport, Oregon.

Doris will be laid to rest between her two Lloyds at graveside services that will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Steve Paine officiating.

Memorials may be given to the donors choice and condolences may be sent in memory of Doris through the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://priceandsons.com/">priceandsons.com</a>

Doris Jean Hutchison, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Somerlen Glen in Centennial, Colorado.&nbsp; Doris Jean was born April 19, 1928, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Leonard M. &amp; Inez Virginia Ocheltree Gilman.&nbsp; A resident of Colorado since 1986 moving from Leoti, Kansas, she was a homemaker.Doris Jean held membership in the United Methodist Church in Leoti, Kansas.On December 26, 1949, she married Lloyd Henry Hutchison at the Old Mission Methodist Church in Fairway, Kansas.&nbsp; Lloyd passed away on June 6, 2014, in Centennial, Colorado.Lloyd and Doris had a son, Lloyd Gilman Hutchison, who as a professional musician took the name Matthew G. O’Brien.&nbsp; He passed on August 23, 2003, in Waldport, Oregon.Doris will be laid to rest between her two Lloyds at graveside services that will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2020, at Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Steve Paine officiating.Memorials may be given to the donors choice and condolences may be sent in memory of Doris through the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://priceandsons.com/">priceandsons.com</a>

Doris Jean Hutchison

Thelma Joyce (Brack) Elder, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Chisholm Place in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thelma was born May 22, 1932 at Garden City, Kansas, the daughter and seventh child of Danial &amp; Marie (Riffel) Brack.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma attended and graduated from the Wichita County School System, then known as WCCHS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Leoti up until being diagnosed with the onset of dementia.&nbsp;&nbsp;She served on numerous church boards and was always willing and present to help with cooking, serving and preparing church fellowship dinners and meals to shut-ins.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also active in the Missionary Society for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma was the pianist for several years at the church and even taught herself to play the organ.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thelma had many wonderful credentials.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a fantastic cook and seamstress, but above all, she was a faithful and loving wife to her farmer husband, whom she worked many hours alongside.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a loving and caring mother who will greatly be missed.

On October 7, 1950 she married the love of her life, Ellsworth E. (Red) Elder in Raton, New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;Red passed away in February of 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;They had shared 45 years of marriage together.

Thelma’s surviving family includes- Two Children, Deandra &amp; Jim Gittlein of Decatur, Arkansas and Dennis Elder of Roosevelt, Arizona.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two grandchildren- Lacy &amp; Pete Williams of Wichita, Kansas and Garrett and Amanda Gittlein of Gravette, Arkansas, and four great grandchildren- Cohan Williams of Wichita, Kansas and Mason, Colson and Madison Gittlein of Gravette, Arkansas.

Her parents, husband and six siblings precede her in death.

Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Kyle Evans officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Thelma Elder memorial fund in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://priceandsons.com/">priceandsons.com</a>

Thelma Joyce (Brack) Elder, age 87, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at Chisholm Place in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma was born May 22, 1932 at Garden City, Kansas, the daughter and seventh child of Danial &amp; Marie (Riffel) Brack.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma attended and graduated from the Wichita County School System, then known as WCCHS.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Leoti up until being diagnosed with the onset of dementia.&nbsp;&nbsp;She served on numerous church boards and was always willing and present to help with cooking, serving and preparing church fellowship dinners and meals to shut-ins.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also active in the Missionary Society for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma was the pianist for several years at the church and even taught herself to play the organ.&nbsp;&nbsp;Thelma had many wonderful credentials.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a fantastic cook and seamstress, but above all, she was a faithful and loving wife to her farmer husband, whom she worked many hours alongside.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a loving and caring mother who will greatly be missed.On October 7, 1950 she married the love of her life, Ellsworth E. (Red) Elder in Raton, New Mexico.&nbsp;&nbsp;Red passed away in February of 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;They had shared 45 years of marriage together.Thelma’s surviving family includes- Two Children, Deandra &amp; Jim Gittlein of Decatur, Arkansas and Dennis Elder of Roosevelt, Arizona.&nbsp;&nbsp;Two grandchildren- Lacy &amp; Pete Williams of Wichita, Kansas and Garrett and Amanda Gittlein of Gravette, Arkansas, and four great grandchildren- Cohan Williams of Wichita, Kansas and Mason, Colson and Madison Gittlein of Gravette, Arkansas.Her parents, husband and six siblings precede her in death.Graveside services will be held at 10:30 am Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Kyle Evans officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Thelma Elder memorial fund in care of the funeral home.Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at&nbsp;<a href="http://priceandsons.com/">priceandsons.com</a>

Thelma Joyce (Brack) Elder

Delma Elizabeth (Uhrich) Dible went home to be with her Lord and Savior 
on March 1, 2020. She passed away at Logan County Manor at age 86. 
Delma’s beautiful smile and graceful quiet demeanor always made everyone
 want to be around her and she made friends wherever she went.  Delma 
was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children 
and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them.    


Delma was born on September 3, 1933, on the farm south of Oakley, that 
she and her husband would later make their home. The middle daughter of 
Jacob and Anna Uhrich, Delma enjoyed farm life and even the chores that 
went with it. She attended grade school at Champion County School before
 moving into Oakley where she attended Oakley High School graduating 
with the Class of 1951. She loved documenting the class history and 
keeping up with the members of her class through helping plan class 
reunions and clipping articles and photos of her classmates and their 
families throughout the years. 


On October 5, 1952 Delma married Merle Dible in the Oakley Christian 
Church. To this union were added to children, Nancy and Clay. They 
resided on the farm until “retiring” and moving into Oakley in 1997. 


Until her health condition made it impossible, Delma was active in the 
life of the Oakley Christian Church working with many ministry efforts 
including VBS, teaching Sunday School, serving as Deaconess, and helping
 with Bible Bowl. She enjoyed helping with the churches Centennial 
celebration. 


Delma’s hobbies included square dancing, photography, writing, 
traveling, including a very special anniversary trip to Europe and 
helping raise all the wonderful and unique animals on the farm.  She 
loved hosting all the various area school’s field trips each spring.  
Especially enjoyable was seeing the kids that they hosted return in 
later life with their kids and then their grandkids.


Delma was a founding member of the Camilla Club and remained an active 
member throughout the organizations time. She also loved her Red Hats 
organization going on many day trips with them throughout the years. She
 loved scrapbooking and documenting the actives that each organization 
was involved with.  


She is preceded in death by her husband Merle, her parents, her sister Laura Ann, and nephew Nicholas. 


She is survived by her children, Nancy (Don) Bartell, Wamego and Clay 
(Jeannie) Dible, Wichita; grandchildren, Tina Hawkins and Dakota 
(Kaylin) Bartell; Great-granddaughter, Shyloh Hawkins; sister, Glennis 
(Lyle) Boyd, of Oakley; brother in law, Harry (Lori) Dible; sister in 
law, Judy Cooley;  and a host of nieces and nephews. 


Visitation will be Thursday, March 5th from 5-7 pm at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Oakley, with service at the Oakley Christian Church, 200 E. 4th St., 
Oakley, KS, on Friday, March 6th, 2020 at 10:00 am. Burial will take 
place in the Oakley City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
donations may be made to the Oakley Christian Church-The Cave, 
Alzheimer’s Association or the Logan County Manor and can be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Delma Elizabeth (Uhrich) Dible went home to be with her Lord and Savior 
on March 1, 2020. She passed away at Logan County Manor at age 86. 
Delma’s beautiful smile and graceful quiet demeanor always made everyone
 want to be around her and she made friends wherever she went. Delma 
was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children 
and grandchildren and embraced every moment with them. 
Delma was born on September 3, 1933, on the farm south of Oakley, that 
she and her husband would later make their home. The middle daughter of 
Jacob and Anna Uhrich, Delma enjoyed farm life and even the chores that 
went with it. She attended grade school at Champion County School before
 moving into Oakley where she attended Oakley High School graduating 
with the Class of 1951. She loved documenting the class history and 
keeping up with the members of her class through helping plan class 
reunions and clipping articles and photos of her classmates and their 
families throughout the years. 
On October 5, 1952 Delma married Merle Dible in the Oakley Christian 
Church. To this union were added to children, Nancy and Clay. They 
resided on the farm until “retiring” and moving into Oakley in 1997. 
Until her health condition made it impossible, Delma was active in the 
life of the Oakley Christian Church working with many ministry efforts 
including VBS, teaching Sunday School, serving as Deaconess, and helping
 with Bible Bowl. She enjoyed helping with the churches Centennial 
celebration. 
Delma’s hobbies included square dancing, photography, writing, 
traveling, including a very special anniversary trip to Europe and 
helping raise all the wonderful and unique animals on the farm. She 
loved hosting all the various area school’s field trips each spring. 
Especially enjoyable was seeing the kids that they hosted return in 
later life with their kids and then their grandkids.
Delma was a founding member of the Camilla Club and remained an active 
member throughout the organizations time. She also loved her Red Hats 
organization going on many day trips with them throughout the years. She
 loved scrapbooking and documenting the actives that each organization 
was involved with. 
She is preceded in death by her husband Merle, her parents, her sister Laura Ann, and nephew Nicholas. 
She is survived by her children, Nancy (Don) Bartell, Wamego and Clay 
(Jeannie) Dible, Wichita; grandchildren, Tina Hawkins and Dakota 
(Kaylin) Bartell; Great-granddaughter, Shyloh Hawkins; sister, Glennis 
(Lyle) Boyd, of Oakley; brother in law, Harry (Lori) Dible; sister in 
law, Judy Cooley; and a host of nieces and nephews. 
Visitation will be Thursday, March 5th from 5-7 pm at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Oakley, with service at the Oakley Christian Church, 200 E. 4th St., 
Oakley, KS, on Friday, March 6th, 2020 at 10:00 am. Burial will take 
place in the Oakley City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
donations may be made to the Oakley Christian Church-The Cave, 
Alzheimer’s Association or the Logan County Manor and can be sent in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information
 or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Delma Elizabeth (Uhrich) Dible

Pebble (Marie) Johnson, age 86, died on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas.  She was born on September 7, 1933 in Arkansas, the daughter of Roscoe and Genelda Madole Bush.  She was member of the Garden City community since 1969 having moved from Wichita, Kansas.

She worked as a book keeper of Oklahoma Tire &amp; Supply in Garden City, KS. and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church.  

On October 18, 1952 she married Dan A. Johnson in Wichita, Kansas.  He Survives.

​Two Children​​​ Dr. Michael L. Johnson of Garden City, Kansas

​Brenda L. Cagwin of Farmington Hills, Michigan

​One sibling The ​​​Rev. James R. Bush of Newton, Kansas

​Five grandchildren and two great grandchildern.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Betty Graham, and Dorothy A. Welter.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Garden City from 10:00A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family present from 5-7pm.

Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church of Garden City at 2:00 P.M.

Interment will be held at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.

Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the First Southern Baptist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

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 </figure>Pebble (Marie) Johnson, age 86, died on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at the Ranch House in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on September 7, 1933 in Arkansas, the daughter of Roscoe and Genelda Madole Bush. She was member of the Garden City community since 1969 having moved from Wichita, Kansas.She worked as a book keeper of Oklahoma Tire &amp; Supply in Garden City, KS. and was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church. On October 18, 1952 she married Dan A. Johnson in Wichita, Kansas. He Survives.Other Survivors include:​Two Children​​​ Dr. Michael L. Johnson of Garden City, Kansas​Brenda L. Cagwin of Farmington Hills, Michigan​One sibling The ​​​Rev. James R. Bush of Newton, Kansas​Five grandchildren and two great grandchildern.She is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters, Betty Graham, and Dorothy A. Welter.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Garden City from 10:00A.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family present from 5-7pm.Funeral services will be on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the First Southern Baptist Church of Garden City at 2:00 P.M.Interment will be held at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the First Southern Baptist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Pebble (Marie) Johnson

Carolyn J. Bargman, 80, passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Smith Center Health and Rehab.


  Carolyn was born March 11, 1939 on the family farmstead in rural Smith
 County, the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Doris Esther (Shook) Hill.&nbsp; In 
1956 Carolyn graduated from Harlan High School, Harlan, KS.&nbsp; On May 10, 
1958 she married Paul Robert Bargman at the Harlan Church, Harlan, KS, 
to this union they were blessed with seven children, Terri Marie, Paula 
Sue, Paul Robert Jr., Larry Dane, Darla Jean, Darcy Jo and Teana Lea.&nbsp; 

  She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty (Hill) Hoover.


  Carolyn is survived by her husband Paul Bargman of Smith Center, KS; 
five daughters, Terri (Richard) Leone of Concord, NC, Paula (Ronald) 
Hayes, Darla Pfortmiller all of Smith Center, KS, Darcy (Mel) Shaffer of
 Agra, KS, Teana (Kelly) Lowden of Peck, KS; two sons, Paul Bargman Jr. 
and Dane Bargman both of Smith Center, KS; one brother, Monte Hill of 
Manhattan, KS; four sisters, Sheri (Hubert) Woitaszewski, Susie (Kenny) 
Paget all of Smith Center, KS, Patty (Daryl) Novotny) of Stockton, KS, 
Dinah (Lyle) Schliep of Manhattan, KS; twelve grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

  A celebration of 
Carolyn's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, with Pastor 
Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 
5, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends
 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. 
until service time at the chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Gaylord 
Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Carolyn J. Bargman 
Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Carolyn J. Bargman, 80, passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Smith Center Health and Rehab.
 Carolyn was born March 11, 1939 on the family farmstead in rural Smith
 County, the daughter of Kenneth Lee and Doris Esther (Shook) Hill.&nbsp; In 
1956 Carolyn graduated from Harlan High School, Harlan, KS.&nbsp; On May 10, 
1958 she married Paul Robert Bargman at the Harlan Church, Harlan, KS, 
to this union they were blessed with seven children, Terri Marie, Paula 
Sue, Paul Robert Jr., Larry Dane, Darla Jean, Darcy Jo and Teana Lea.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Betty (Hill) Hoover.
 Carolyn is survived by her husband Paul Bargman of Smith Center, KS; 
five daughters, Terri (Richard) Leone of Concord, NC, Paula (Ronald) 
Hayes, Darla Pfortmiller all of Smith Center, KS, Darcy (Mel) Shaffer of
 Agra, KS, Teana (Kelly) Lowden of Peck, KS; two sons, Paul Bargman Jr. 
and Dane Bargman both of Smith Center, KS; one brother, Monte Hill of 
Manhattan, KS; four sisters, Sheri (Hubert) Woitaszewski, Susie (Kenny) 
Paget all of Smith Center, KS, Patty (Daryl) Novotny) of Stockton, KS, 
Dinah (Lyle) Schliep of Manhattan, KS; twelve grandchildren and nine 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A celebration of 
Carolyn's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, with Pastor 
Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 
5, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends
 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday, March 6, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. 
until service time at the chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Gaylord 
Cemetery, Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Carolyn J. Bargman 
Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Carolyn J. Bargman

Lennie Riedel, 65, of Colby, died Saturday, February 29. 2020. 

He was 
born April 16, 1954, in Hays, KS, to Benedict and Dolorine (Sauer) 
Riedel. Lennie graduated from Morland High School in 1972 and then 
attended vocational school in Salina. In 1975 he moved to St. Peter, KS,
 where he farmed with his father. He moved to Colby in 1992 and worked 
for L&amp;M Steel and Woofter Construction. Lennie was a proud member of
 the American Legion Honor Guard and American Legion Riders. In his free
 time, he enjoyed fishing, welding, BBQing on his smoker, polka dancing 
and especially spending time with his grandchildren.


 Lennie was preceded in death by his parents.


 He is survived by his daughters, Carrie (Travis) Towns, of Monument, KS
 and April (Scott) Baker, of Goodland, KS; sisters, Pearl (Lawrence) 
Flax, of Salina and Vickie Riedel, of Salina; grandchildren, Nathan 
Towns and Scotty Baker and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.


A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 
at the Colby American Legion. Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart 
Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the Colby American Legion or
 the Kansas Soldiers' Home at Fort Dodge, KS and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Lennie Riedel, 65, of Colby, died Saturday, February 29. 2020. He was 
born April 16, 1954, in Hays, KS, to Benedict and Dolorine (Sauer) 
Riedel. Lennie graduated from Morland High School in 1972 and then 
attended vocational school in Salina. In 1975 he moved to St. Peter, KS,
 where he farmed with his father. He moved to Colby in 1992 and worked 
for L&amp;M Steel and Woofter Construction. Lennie was a proud member of
 the American Legion Honor Guard and American Legion Riders. In his free
 time, he enjoyed fishing, welding, BBQing on his smoker, polka dancing 
and especially spending time with his grandchildren.
 Lennie was preceded in death by his parents.
 He is survived by his daughters, Carrie (Travis) Towns, of Monument, KS
 and April (Scott) Baker, of Goodland, KS; sisters, Pearl (Lawrence) 
Flax, of Salina and Vickie Riedel, of Salina; grandchildren, Nathan 
Towns and Scotty Baker and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A Memorial Service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2020 
at the Colby American Legion. Inurnment will take place in Sacred Heart 
Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the Colby American Legion or
 the Kansas Soldiers' Home at Fort Dodge, KS and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Lennie Riedel

Shania Rochelle Lane, age 24, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, in Leoti, Kansas.  She was born on November 6, 1995, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Braden R. Lane &amp; Dannette L. Arnold.  Shania was a resident of Eads, Colorado since 2018 and was an artist &amp; writer.

Survivors include: One Son - Journey R. Lane of Tribune, Kansas

Mother &amp; Step Father - Dannette &amp; Doug Tedford of Leoti, Kansas,

Siblings - Brandston &amp; Bri Arnold of Hays, Kansas, Tatum R. Guerra of Leoti, Kansas, Tayson R. Guerra of Leoti, Kansas, McKeltie R. Tedford of Leoti, Kansas, Jami &amp; Tony Jensen of Eads, Colorado, Reagan &amp; Shayla Lane of Kit Carson, Colorado, Wyatt W. Lane of Lamar, Colorado, Mathias R. Lane of Eads, Colorado, Grandparents - Dan &amp; Jan Richards of Eads, Colorado, Phillip &amp; Karla Bayejos of Boone, Colorado, Stephen &amp; Betty Jean Tedford of Allenspark, Colorado, Step Mothers - Violet Sneyd of Lamar, Colorado, Talli Lane of Eads, Colorado, Great Grandparent - Marie Koester of St. Louis, Missouri, and Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces &amp; Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Father - Braden Lane, Grandparents - Terry &amp; Pam Arnold &amp; Clyde Lane and One Great Grandparent - Herbert Koester.

Private Family Memorial Services will be held at a later date and time.

Memorials can be given to the Shania Lane Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Shania Rochelle Lane, age 24, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, in Leoti, Kansas. She was born on November 6, 1995, in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Braden R. Lane &amp; Dannette L. Arnold. Shania was a resident of Eads, Colorado since 2018 and was an artist &amp; writer.Survivors include: One Son - Journey R. Lane of Tribune, KansasMother &amp; Step Father - Dannette &amp; Doug Tedford of Leoti, Kansas, Siblings - Brandston &amp; Bri Arnold of Hays, Kansas, Tatum R. Guerra of Leoti, Kansas, Tayson R. Guerra of Leoti, Kansas, McKeltie R. Tedford of Leoti, Kansas, Jami &amp; Tony Jensen of Eads, Colorado, Reagan &amp; Shayla Lane of Kit Carson, Colorado, Wyatt W. Lane of Lamar, Colorado, Mathias R. Lane of Eads, Colorado, Grandparents - Dan &amp; Jan Richards of Eads, Colorado, Phillip &amp; Karla Bayejos of Boone, Colorado, Stephen &amp; Betty Jean Tedford of Allenspark, Colorado, Step Mothers - Violet Sneyd of Lamar, Colorado, Talli Lane of Eads, Colorado, Great Grandparent - Marie Koester of St. Louis, Missouri, and Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces &amp; Nephews. She was preceded in death by her Father - Braden Lane, Grandparents - Terry &amp; Pam Arnold &amp; Clyde Lane and One Great Grandparent - Herbert Koester.Private Family Memorial Services will be held at a later date and time.Memorials can be given to the Shania Lane Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.There will be no calling times.

Shania Rochelle Lane

Ronald “Ron” L. Maneth, 76, passed away March 1, 2020, at his home in
 Great Bend. He was born on February 12, 1944, at Great Bend, to William
 L. &amp; Mary (Mauler) Maneth. He married Janet Petz on May 15, 1965, 
at Great Bend. She survives.

A Great Bend resident for the last 5 years, Ron was the Retail 
Manager for Dillons. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Rose. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the Kansas City Chiefs and 
Royals. Ron especially enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog
 Rusty. 

Survivors include, his wife Janet Maneth of the home; his loving dog 
friend, Rusty; a son, Doug Maneth and companion Naomi Cordova of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Melinda Ackerman and husband Paul of Amarillo, 
Tex., and Tracey Martz and husband Roy of Bridgeport, Tex.; a brother, 
Larry Maneth and wife Karel of Salina; a brother-in-law, Mike Petz and 
wife Donna of Great Bend; a sister-in-law, Kay Maneth of Great Bend; 
five grandchildren, Jessica Maneth, Hailee Herrera, Steven Maneth, 
Joshua Martz, and Mason Ackerman; two great grandchildren, Samuel 
Herrera, and Phoenix Herrera; and many nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Paul Maneth, Bill 
Maneth, and Donald Maneth.

Friends may sign the register book from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 
Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, and a Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 
2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March
 6, 2020, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father
 Don Bedore presiding. Memorials have been suggested to the Golden Belt 
Humane Society or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ronald “Ron” L. Maneth, 76, passed away March 1, 2020, at his home in
 Great Bend. He was born on February 12, 1944, at Great Bend, to William
 L. &amp; Mary (Mauler) Maneth. He married Janet Petz on May 15, 1965, 
at Great Bend. She survives.A Great Bend resident for the last 5 years, Ron was the Retail 
Manager for Dillons. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Rose. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and the Kansas City Chiefs and 
Royals. Ron especially enjoyed spending time with his family and his dog
 Rusty. Survivors include, his wife Janet Maneth of the home; his loving dog 
friend, Rusty; a son, Doug Maneth and companion Naomi Cordova of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Melinda Ackerman and husband Paul of Amarillo, 
Tex., and Tracey Martz and husband Roy of Bridgeport, Tex.; a brother, 
Larry Maneth and wife Karel of Salina; a brother-in-law, Mike Petz and 
wife Donna of Great Bend; a sister-in-law, Kay Maneth of Great Bend; 
five grandchildren, Jessica Maneth, Hailee Herrera, Steven Maneth, 
Joshua Martz, and Mason Ackerman; two great grandchildren, Samuel 
Herrera, and Phoenix Herrera; and many nieces and nephews. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers, Paul Maneth, Bill 
Maneth, and Donald Maneth.Friends may sign the register book from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., 
Wednesday, March 4th and Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral 
Home, and a Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 
2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March
 6, 2020, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father
 Don Bedore presiding. Memorials have been suggested to the Golden Belt 
Humane Society or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald 'Ron' L. Maneth

Lifelong Goodland, KS, resident Leonard Vern Young, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Leonard was born on May 8, 1936, in Goodland to Vernon and Vida (Murray) Young.&nbsp; He was one of three children.&nbsp; Leonard attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1954.&nbsp; From 1955 to 1957, Leonard served in the United States Army Reserve, and from 1957 to 1961, he served in the United States Air Force.

On July 19, 1958, Leonard married Wilma I. Peters in Goodland.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born; Janet, Joy, Steve and Robert. &nbsp;

Leonard was a farmer all his life.&nbsp; He was a member of the Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland, and enjoyed hunting and drinking coffee with his coffee buddies.

Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother Gale Young, one sister Dorothy Cibolski and three grandchildren.

He is survived by his wife Wilma of the home in Goodland, two daughters; Janet (Chuck) Redlin of Goodland, KS and Joy (Wayne) Beckner of Wichita, KS, two sons; Steve (Darcy) Young of Weatherford, TX and Robert (Daisy) Young of Vernon, CO.&nbsp; He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services for Leonard were held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at the Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland with Pastor Dan Bielfuss officiating.&nbsp; Interment followed in the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland.

Visitation was held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Memorials may be designated to the Calvary Gospel Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

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

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS, resident Leonard Vern Young, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Topside Manor in Goodland.Leonard was born on May 8, 1936, in Goodland to Vernon and Vida (Murray) Young.&nbsp; He was one of three children.&nbsp; Leonard attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman Community High School in 1954.&nbsp; From 1955 to 1957, Leonard served in the United States Army Reserve, and from 1957 to 1961, he served in the United States Air Force.On July 19, 1958, Leonard married Wilma I. Peters in Goodland.&nbsp; To this union, four children were born; Janet, Joy, Steve and Robert. &nbsp;Leonard was a farmer all his life.&nbsp; He was a member of the Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland, and enjoyed hunting and drinking coffee with his coffee buddies.Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother Gale Young, one sister Dorothy Cibolski and three grandchildren.He is survived by his wife Wilma of the home in Goodland, two daughters; Janet (Chuck) Redlin of Goodland, KS and Joy (Wayne) Beckner of Wichita, KS, two sons; Steve (Darcy) Young of Weatherford, TX and Robert (Daisy) Young of Vernon, CO.&nbsp; He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Funeral services for Leonard were held on Friday, March 6, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at the Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland with Pastor Dan Bielfuss officiating.&nbsp; Interment followed in the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland.Visitation was held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.Memorials may be designated to the Calvary Gospel Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Leonard V. Young

Richard Sherwood Rhodes was born on January 7, 1937. Shortly after his 
birth, a neighbor came to visit, declaring that she had come “to see the
 newest little Rhodes bud.” The name stuck, and he was known as Buddy, 
and later Bud, for the rest of his life. Bud attended grade school in 
Dresden and high school in Jennings, where he drove the school bus. He 
married Helen Kay Brainard, in whom he said he “knew he had found a 
friend for life,” on January 20, 1957. 


	The two biggest compliments that Bud could give were that a person 
was kind, or that they were “good help.” He himself was known to be a 
kind, “jolly” and considerate man who often went overboard in generosity
 and hard work.  


	Bud never wanted you to lack anything, and he typically had ten 
times more of any supply than you really needed, just in case something 
should happen. He always had at least two reserve canisters of coffee, 
entire blocks of American cheese, and a full tank of gas. He drove the 
propane and fuel trucks for the Decatur County Co-op for 36 years, and 
if he came across someone who couldn't afford their propane, he 
routinely paid for it himself, especially if it was a family with kids 
or the weather forecast was bad. In their school years, his kids never 
did eat breakfast, but Bud got up every morning and fixed them chocolate
 Malt-O-Meal, just in case someone should change their mind. 


	Bud was soft-hearted and hated to see anyone suffer. He always let 
his kids bring home stray dogs; and upon witnessing his mother-in-law 
get a shot in the hospital, he fell flat on his face.


	Bud was also generous in laughter and joy. If he found a movie or 
something he enjoyed, he just had to share it with anyone and everyone 
he could pin down. He was a talented storyteller: he could tell you a 
tale about the most ordinary things- like tasting chestnuts for the 
first time- and split your side open because he would make it sound so 
funny. He was fond of crooners and classical music. He said often that 
he never found anybody who enjoyed André Rieu (a Dutch violinist and 
orchestra conductor) as much as he did, and he was probably right. He 
claimed to have no musical talent, but a determined visitor to the Czech
 Museum in Jennings might discover that he sang in his High School Glee 
Club. 


	Bud's first significant job was working on the railroad, which he 
enjoyed, even though he once almost got plastered by a train which 
crashed into his work cart. He served in the National Guard and was 
always touched when people appreciated his service. He was briefly 
stationed at Fort Riley on active duty, where he learned to drink coffee
 “because it made you look busy.” From then on, he could be found 
drinking coffee at all hours, day and night. 


	He worked most of his adult life at the Co-op, which afforded him a
 steady paycheck to support his family. He was an extremely dedicated 
worker who often went the extra mile. Almost every weekend, a customer 
would find that they suddenly needed something, and they called on Bud, 
who obligingly opened up the store and took care of them. When he 
retired from the Co-op, they had to hire multiple men to carry his 
workload. 


	As dedicated as he was to work, the true exuberance of his 
personality shone forth the most in his favorite pastime: chopping wood.
 He rounded up his kids every weekend, no matter how hot or cold, and 
made them cut wood. Every once in a while, neighbors would get in on the
 fun, but nobody lasted too long chucking wood with Bud Rhodes. In the 
winter time, their house stood cheerfully: windows open, fire blazing 
and an interior temperature in the 80s. 


	Bud and Helen were also enthusiastic card players and loved to play
 pinochle and pitch with their long-time friends Daryl and Marge Hartzog
 and other friends from the community. 


	Bud was, more than anything, a family man. In later years he told 
everybody, “Now, don't tell anybody, but I never wanted to have kids. I 
just thought they'd turn out to be hoodlums. But I just got so lucky. 
I'm so proud of my kids. Every one of them.” He did a number of house 
chores, and always helped Helen do the dishes, often while singing her a
 tune. When she was working nights, Bud did his best to cook meals for 
his kids. There's a reason his daughter, Karen, learned to cook as soon 
as she could see over the stove: self-preservation. His most infamous 
recipe was the “Bronto-burger:” large, thick hamburger patties that were
 scorched black on the outside, and still raw in the middle. On his 
lunch break, he loved to come home and watch Sesame Street with Karen 
when she was little. He enjoyed the heck out of watching Jeff and Jerry 
play sports, and was proud of their athletic abilities. Later on, he was
 always ready to have a midnight snack with any of his grandkids that 
“just happened” to wake up a few hours after bedtime and find him in the
 kitchen when they were staying overnight. Root beer floats and cheese 
and crackers were staples. 


	Bud was also a homebody. He was born at his home a mile east and a 
mile and a half south of Dresden, KS. His mother died when he was about 6
 years old, and he was raised by his dad and middle sisters, Meredith 
and Janet. As a young couple, Bud and Helen moved to Dresden. In 1969, 
they moved to Jennings with their three kids. Bud loved to be at home 
and was proud of his Jennings community. He only took a handful of trips
 out of the area in his life. In his view, there just wasn't a better 
place to be than Jennings. 


	Bud died peacefully shortly before 4pm on Wednesday, February 26, 
2020 in his absolute favorite place in the world: his living room in 
Jennings, KS. He was the kind of man he himself respected: kind, and a 
hard worker, and he lived the kind of life he wanted to live. The regret
 of his life was that he couldn't keep his wife at home with him in his 
final years, due to her Alzheimer's disease. 


	Bud is survived by his wife, Helen, his sons, Jeff and Jerry, his 
daughter, Karen (Kevin, his eight grandchildren: Ben (Kelsey, Nickie 
(Mat, Corey (Ryan, Jessica (Tyler, Megan (Justin, Amanda, Katie, and
 Zachary (Maria); as well as Ben and Nickie's mom, Sheila, twenty-one 
great-grandkids and his beloved but rotund corgi, Jazzy. 


	Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Raymond and Zeta 
Ruth (Taylor) Rhodes, his daughter-in-law, Lisa (Temple) Rhodes, and his
 eight siblings, two of whom died in childhood: Russell, Marjorie, Zeta 
Salome, Meredith, Carol B., Patricia T., Janet, and Ralph A. “Buzz.”


Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 5, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial with military honors will follow at
 the Dresden Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4 from 1-7:00
 pm with the family receiving friends from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial 
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 
care of the funeral home or mail it directly to St. Jude's at 501 St. 
Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Richard Sherwood Rhodes was born on January 7, 1937. Shortly after his 
birth, a neighbor came to visit, declaring that she had come “to see the
 newest little Rhodes bud.” The name stuck, and he was known as Buddy, 
and later Bud, for the rest of his life. Bud attended grade school in 
Dresden and high school in Jennings, where he drove the school bus. He 
married Helen Kay Brainard, in whom he said he “knew he had found a 
friend for life,” on January 20, 1957. 
	The two biggest compliments that Bud could give were that a person 
was kind, or that they were “good help.” He himself was known to be a 
kind, “jolly” and considerate man who often went overboard in generosity
 and hard work. 
	Bud never wanted you to lack anything, and he typically had ten 
times more of any supply than you really needed, just in case something 
should happen. He always had at least two reserve canisters of coffee, 
entire blocks of American cheese, and a full tank of gas. He drove the 
propane and fuel trucks for the Decatur County Co-op for 36 years, and 
if he came across someone who couldn't afford their propane, he 
routinely paid for it himself, especially if it was a family with kids 
or the weather forecast was bad. In their school years, his kids never 
did eat breakfast, but Bud got up every morning and fixed them chocolate
 Malt-O-Meal, just in case someone should change their mind. 
	Bud was soft-hearted and hated to see anyone suffer. He always let 
his kids bring home stray dogs; and upon witnessing his mother-in-law 
get a shot in the hospital, he fell flat on his face.
	Bud was also generous in laughter and joy. If he found a movie or 
something he enjoyed, he just had to share it with anyone and everyone 
he could pin down. He was a talented storyteller: he could tell you a 
tale about the most ordinary things- like tasting chestnuts for the 
first time- and split your side open because he would make it sound so 
funny. He was fond of crooners and classical music. He said often that 
he never found anybody who enjoyed André Rieu (a Dutch violinist and 
orchestra conductor) as much as he did, and he was probably right. He 
claimed to have no musical talent, but a determined visitor to the Czech
 Museum in Jennings might discover that he sang in his High School Glee 
Club. 
	Bud's first significant job was working on the railroad, which he 
enjoyed, even though he once almost got plastered by a train which 
crashed into his work cart. He served in the National Guard and was 
always touched when people appreciated his service. He was briefly 
stationed at Fort Riley on active duty, where he learned to drink coffee
 “because it made you look busy.” From then on, he could be found 
drinking coffee at all hours, day and night. 
	He worked most of his adult life at the Co-op, which afforded him a
 steady paycheck to support his family. He was an extremely dedicated 
worker who often went the extra mile. Almost every weekend, a customer 
would find that they suddenly needed something, and they called on Bud, 
who obligingly opened up the store and took care of them. When he 
retired from the Co-op, they had to hire multiple men to carry his 
workload. 
	As dedicated as he was to work, the true exuberance of his 
personality shone forth the most in his favorite pastime: chopping wood.
 He rounded up his kids every weekend, no matter how hot or cold, and 
made them cut wood. Every once in a while, neighbors would get in on the
 fun, but nobody lasted too long chucking wood with Bud Rhodes. In the 
winter time, their house stood cheerfully: windows open, fire blazing 
and an interior temperature in the 80s. 
	Bud and Helen were also enthusiastic card players and loved to play
 pinochle and pitch with their long-time friends Daryl and Marge Hartzog
 and other friends from the community. 
	Bud was, more than anything, a family man. In later years he told 
everybody, “Now, don't tell anybody, but I never wanted to have kids. I 
just thought they'd turn out to be hoodlums. But I just got so lucky. 
I'm so proud of my kids. Every one of them.” He did a number of house 
chores, and always helped Helen do the dishes, often while singing her a
 tune. When she was working nights, Bud did his best to cook meals for 
his kids. There's a reason his daughter, Karen, learned to cook as soon 
as she could see over the stove: self-preservation. His most infamous 
recipe was the “Bronto-burger:” large, thick hamburger patties that were
 scorched black on the outside, and still raw in the middle. On his 
lunch break, he loved to come home and watch Sesame Street with Karen 
when she was little. He enjoyed the heck out of watching Jeff and Jerry 
play sports, and was proud of their athletic abilities. Later on, he was
 always ready to have a midnight snack with any of his grandkids that 
“just happened” to wake up a few hours after bedtime and find him in the
 kitchen when they were staying overnight. Root beer floats and cheese 
and crackers were staples. 
	Bud was also a homebody. He was born at his home a mile east and a 
mile and a half south of Dresden, KS. His mother died when he was about 6
 years old, and he was raised by his dad and middle sisters, Meredith 
and Janet. As a young couple, Bud and Helen moved to Dresden. In 1969, 
they moved to Jennings with their three kids. Bud loved to be at home 
and was proud of his Jennings community. He only took a handful of trips
 out of the area in his life. In his view, there just wasn't a better 
place to be than Jennings. 
	Bud died peacefully shortly before 4pm on Wednesday, February 26, 
2020 in his absolute favorite place in the world: his living room in 
Jennings, KS. He was the kind of man he himself respected: kind, and a 
hard worker, and he lived the kind of life he wanted to live. The regret
 of his life was that he couldn't keep his wife at home with him in his 
final years, due to her Alzheimer's disease. 
	Bud is survived by his wife, Helen, his sons, Jeff and Jerry, his 
daughter, Karen (Kevin, his eight grandchildren: Ben (Kelsey, Nickie 
(Mat, Corey (Ryan, Jessica (Tyler, Megan (Justin, Amanda, Katie, and
 Zachary (Maria); as well as Ben and Nickie's mom, Sheila, twenty-one 
great-grandkids and his beloved but rotund corgi, Jazzy. 
	Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Raymond and Zeta 
Ruth (Taylor) Rhodes, his daughter-in-law, Lisa (Temple) Rhodes, and his
 eight siblings, two of whom died in childhood: Russell, Marjorie, Zeta 
Salome, Meredith, Carol B., Patricia T., Janet, and Ralph A. “Buzz.”
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, March 5, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Burial with military honors will follow at
 the Dresden Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 4 from 1-7:00
 pm with the family receiving friends from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial 
contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 
care of the funeral home or mail it directly to St. Jude's at 501 St. 
Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Condolences may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

Richard S. Rhodes

Alan K. Oeser, 78, died February 27, 2020, at Glen Carr House Memory 
Care, Derby, Kansas. He was born February 22, 1942, in Great Bend, 
Kansas, the son of D.A. and Edith (Mog) Oeser. Alan attended grade 
school in Hitschmann, and later graduated from Claflin High School. 
After high school he played football for Hutchinson Community College.

On December 29, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Sheila M. Heinz, in Claflin, Kansas.

They then moved to Kansas City where he worked as a mechanic for a 
Volkswagon Dealership, returning to Claflin a few years later to raise 
their family and farm.

Alan was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and 
the Knights of Columbus #1500 of Claflin. He was also a member of the 
NRA and had served on the Logan Township Board.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sheila M. Oeser; and their 
children, Allison Layne of Kiefer, Oklahoma, Phillip Oeser of Claflin, 
Jon Oeser and wife Jane of Claflin; daughter–in-law, Debbie Oeser of 
Claflin; two sisters, Kathey Carlisle and husband Lee of Holyrood, and 
Sherry Oeser of Portland, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Jordan Keenan 
&amp; wife Nicole, Chandler Keenan, Bethany Oeser, Taylor Oeser, Lawson 
Oeser, Lexi Oeser, and Lauren Oeser; three step grandchildren, Kristi 
Nixon, Kari VanPelt and husband Dae, and Kylie Crawford and husband 
Rick; one great grandchild, Easton Keenan; and eleven step great 
grandchildren, Kaleb, Kassidy, and Kambree Nixon, Deagen , Jayln, 
Camryn, and Ian VanPelt, Kylie Marie, Ellie Mae, Kobe, and Rilynn 
Crawford.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Christopher Alan Oeser.

Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at 
the funeral home.Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m., with Vigil and
 Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral 
home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 
2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Claflin Ambulance Fund, Claflin 
Recreation, or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Alan K. Oeser, 78, died February 27, 2020, at Glen Carr House Memory 
Care, Derby, Kansas. He was born February 22, 1942, in Great Bend, 
Kansas, the son of D.A. and Edith (Mog) Oeser. Alan attended grade 
school in Hitschmann, and later graduated from Claflin High School. 
After high school he played football for Hutchinson Community College.On December 29, 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Sheila M. Heinz, in Claflin, Kansas.They then moved to Kansas City where he worked as a mechanic for a 
Volkswagon Dealership, returning to Claflin a few years later to raise 
their family and farm.Alan was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and 
the Knights of Columbus #1500 of Claflin. He was also a member of the 
NRA and had served on the Logan Township Board.He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sheila M. Oeser; and their 
children, Allison Layne of Kiefer, Oklahoma, Phillip Oeser of Claflin, 
Jon Oeser and wife Jane of Claflin; daughter–in-law, Debbie Oeser of 
Claflin; two sisters, Kathey Carlisle and husband Lee of Holyrood, and 
Sherry Oeser of Portland, Oregon; seven grandchildren, Jordan Keenan 
&amp; wife Nicole, Chandler Keenan, Bethany Oeser, Taylor Oeser, Lawson 
Oeser, Lexi Oeser, and Lauren Oeser; three step grandchildren, Kristi 
Nixon, Kari VanPelt and husband Dae, and Kylie Crawford and husband 
Rick; one great grandchild, Easton Keenan; and eleven step great 
grandchildren, Kaleb, Kassidy, and Kambree Nixon, Deagen , Jayln, 
Camryn, and Ian VanPelt, Kylie Marie, Ellie Mae, Kobe, and Rilynn 
Crawford.He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Christopher Alan Oeser.Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m. Monday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at 
the funeral home.Family will greet friends from 6-8 p.m., with Vigil and
 Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral 
home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 4, 
2020, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, celebrated by Father 
Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Claflin Ambulance Fund, Claflin 
Recreation, or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Alan K. Oeser

Roch Alan “Rochy” Miller II, 36, passed away February 28, 2020, at 
Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. He was born March 8, 1983, in 
Great Bend, to Roch Alan and Deborah (Brown) Miller. Rochy married Renee
 Stein Nov. 26, 2005 in Spearville. She survives.

Rochy, a life time resident of Great Bend, was the service station 
manager for Great Bend COOP, in Russell, and serviced wells for SEC 
Reclaiming dba H &amp; W Oil, Patterson Energy and Edison. Rochy was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish, and enjoyed all things outdoors, 
including hunting, fishing, and coaching his kids' sports teams. Rochy 
was passionate about collecting guns and buying and selling cars, but 
above all, he loved being a dad.

Survivors include his wife Renee; son, Daegan; two daughters, Brynn 
and Cambrie; father, Roch A. Miller and wife Cori of Ellinwood; mother, 
Deborah Brillouet of Galveston, Tex.; one sister, Tammy Dean of 
Galveston, Tex.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kelly and Rita Stein 
of Spearville; brother-in-laws, Jason Stein and wife Becca of Hays, 
Jeremy Stein and wife Ashley of Spearville, and Adam Stein and wife 
Raven of Spearville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore 
presiding. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, at St.
 Patrick Catholic Church, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials
 may be given to the Rochy Miller Children’s Education Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583184942838.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Roch Alan “Rochy” Miller II, 36, passed away February 28, 2020, at 
Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. He was born March 8, 1983, in 
Great Bend, to Roch Alan and Deborah (Brown) Miller. Rochy married Renee
 Stein Nov. 26, 2005 in Spearville. She survives.Rochy, a life time resident of Great Bend, was the service station 
manager for Great Bend COOP, in Russell, and serviced wells for SEC 
Reclaiming dba H &amp; W Oil, Patterson Energy and Edison. Rochy was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish, and enjoyed all things outdoors, 
including hunting, fishing, and coaching his kids' sports teams. Rochy 
was passionate about collecting guns and buying and selling cars, but 
above all, he loved being a dad.Survivors include his wife Renee; son, Daegan; two daughters, Brynn 
and Cambrie; father, Roch A. Miller and wife Cori of Ellinwood; mother, 
Deborah Brillouet of Galveston, Tex.; one sister, Tammy Dean of 
Galveston, Tex.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Kelly and Rita Stein 
of Spearville; brother-in-laws, Jason Stein and wife Becca of Hays, 
Jeremy Stein and wife Ashley of Spearville, and Adam Stein and wife 
Raven of Spearville.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore 
presiding. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, at St.
 Patrick Catholic Church, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials
 may be given to the Rochy Miller Children’s Education Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Roch Alan 'Rochy' Miller II

James Franklin Hilliard, 90, passed away Feb. 26, 2020, at Almost 
Home, Inc., Great Bend. He was born July 23, 1929, in Fredonia, to 
Walter and Catherine (Pizel) Hilliard. Jim married Darlene Grace Nusser 
Dec. 28, 1952 at Montezuma. Darlene died August 10, 2005.

Jim, a Great Bend resident, was raised in Copeland, and while 
attending Southwestern University in Winfield, he joined the USAF. He 
and his wife also resided for some time in various stateside as well as 
overseas locations during his USAF career. After serving 26 years as a 
USAF pilot he retired at Peterson Field in Colorado Springs. Following 
his retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 1973, earning the rank of 
Major, he and his family then moved to the Radium area in 1974. Jim 
found a career in carpentry, working for Harper Construction and 
Marlette Homes, both of Great Bend. He and his wife retired to Gilbert, 
Ariz. in 1992. After nine years he and his wife moved to Haysville in 
2001. In 2017 Jim then moved back to Great Bend where he resided until 
his passing.

Serving during both Vietnam and Korean Wars, Jim’s military higher 
level awards and decorations included the Air Force Combat Readiness as 
well as Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, and USAF Military Command Pilot 
Wings. Jim was a qualified pilot and instructor, flying and training on 
an extensive number of aircrafts

Jim was proud of his entire military service, but there were some 
assignments he was particularly proud of. While stationed at Travis AFB 
in California, his primary duty for five years was returning soldiers 
who had given their all back home to their loved ones. Jim was also an 
active member of The Ranch Hands, a very select group of never more than
 2,500 men who were assigned to remove enemy cover.

He was a member of the Wichita Arts Society. James was a passionate 
gemologist and part owner of an opal mine in Australia. He was a world 
traveler, having visited over 53 countries during his military career 
and civilian life.

Survivors include, a son Mark Hilliard and wife Allisa of Derby; a 
daughter, Joanne Wondra and husband Steve of Great Bend; eight 
grandchildren, Kurtis Hilliard and wife Kendra, Misty Smith and husband 
Adam, Mandi Kuehn, James Keenan, Sean Keenan, Ryan Wondra, Hannan Wondra
 and Nicholas Wondra; five great grandchildren, Quinton Smith, Carter 
Smith, Kason Hilliard, Kyler Hilliard and Kooper Hilliard. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene Hilliard; a sister 
Sonya Dunham; and a grandson, Thomas Keenan.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Rev. Morita Truman presiding. Graveside services will
 be held at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with 
Military Honors conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard. Visitation
 will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020 at Bryant Funeral
 Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu 
of flowers memorials may be given to Family Crisis Center, Inc. or 
Almost Home, Inc., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583184894113.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James Franklin Hilliard, 90, passed away Feb. 26, 2020, at Almost 
Home, Inc., Great Bend. He was born July 23, 1929, in Fredonia, to 
Walter and Catherine (Pizel) Hilliard. Jim married Darlene Grace Nusser 
Dec. 28, 1952 at Montezuma. Darlene died August 10, 2005.Jim, a Great Bend resident, was raised in Copeland, and while 
attending Southwestern University in Winfield, he joined the USAF. He 
and his wife also resided for some time in various stateside as well as 
overseas locations during his USAF career. After serving 26 years as a 
USAF pilot he retired at Peterson Field in Colorado Springs. Following 
his retirement from the U.S. Air Force in 1973, earning the rank of 
Major, he and his family then moved to the Radium area in 1974. Jim 
found a career in carpentry, working for Harper Construction and 
Marlette Homes, both of Great Bend. He and his wife retired to Gilbert, 
Ariz. in 1992. After nine years he and his wife moved to Haysville in 
2001. In 2017 Jim then moved back to Great Bend where he resided until 
his passing.Serving during both Vietnam and Korean Wars, Jim’s military higher 
level awards and decorations included the Air Force Combat Readiness as 
well as Small Arms Expert Marksmanship, and USAF Military Command Pilot 
Wings. Jim was a qualified pilot and instructor, flying and training on 
an extensive number of aircraftsJim was proud of his entire military service, but there were some 
assignments he was particularly proud of. While stationed at Travis AFB 
in California, his primary duty for five years was returning soldiers 
who had given their all back home to their loved ones. Jim was also an 
active member of The Ranch Hands, a very select group of never more than
 2,500 men who were assigned to remove enemy cover.He was a member of the Wichita Arts Society. James was a passionate 
gemologist and part owner of an opal mine in Australia. He was a world 
traveler, having visited over 53 countries during his military career 
and civilian life.Survivors include, a son Mark Hilliard and wife Allisa of Derby; a 
daughter, Joanne Wondra and husband Steve of Great Bend; eight 
grandchildren, Kurtis Hilliard and wife Kendra, Misty Smith and husband 
Adam, Mandi Kuehn, James Keenan, Sean Keenan, Ryan Wondra, Hannan Wondra
 and Nicholas Wondra; five great grandchildren, Quinton Smith, Carter 
Smith, Kason Hilliard, Kyler Hilliard and Kooper Hilliard. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Darlene Hilliard; a sister 
Sonya Dunham; and a grandson, Thomas Keenan.Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Rev. Morita Truman presiding. Graveside services will
 be held at 3:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, with 
Military Honors conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard. Visitation
 will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, March 2, 2020 at Bryant Funeral
 Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. In lieu 
of flowers memorials may be given to Family Crisis Center, Inc. or 
Almost Home, Inc., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

James Franklin Hilliard

Marcus John Radke, 95, passed away March 1, 2020, at Dignity Care, 
Salina. He was born on December 14, 1924, in Barton County, Kan., to 
John &amp; Milusine (Boger) Radke. He married Berneice Wilhelm on 
December 12, 1945, at Milberger. She died on February 25, 2009. Marcus
 was a passionate farmer and avid reader. He was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Marcus was a veteran of the United States
 Army, having served in the 7th Division, 32nd Infantry from January 
1945 to January 1947, during World War II.

Survivors include, a son, Dennis Radke and wife Wanda of Salina; a 
daughter, Carol Radke of Omaha; two grandchildren, Darren Radke and wife
 Diana, and Ryan Radke and wife Erika; and five great grandchildren, 
Soren Radke, Madelyn Radke, Levi Radke, Hunter Radke, and Hope Radke. He
 was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Berneice Radke; four 
brothers, Arthur Radke, Paul Radke, Tobias Radke, and Otto Radke; and 
two sisters, Bertha Wegele, and Milda Eckhoff.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend 
Dennis Kootz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

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 </figure>Marcus John Radke, 95, passed away March 1, 2020, at Dignity Care, 
Salina. He was born on December 14, 1924, in Barton County, Kan., to 
John &amp; Milusine (Boger) Radke. He married Berneice Wilhelm on 
December 12, 1945, at Milberger. She died on February 25, 2009. Marcus
 was a passionate farmer and avid reader. He was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Great Bend. Marcus was a veteran of the United States
 Army, having served in the 7th Division, 32nd Infantry from January 
1945 to January 1947, during World War II.Survivors include, a son, Dennis Radke and wife Wanda of Salina; a 
daughter, Carol Radke of Omaha; two grandchildren, Darren Radke and wife
 Diana, and Ryan Radke and wife Erika; and five great grandchildren, 
Soren Radke, Madelyn Radke, Levi Radke, Hunter Radke, and Hope Radke. He
 was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Berneice Radke; four 
brothers, Arthur Radke, Paul Radke, Tobias Radke, and Otto Radke; and 
two sisters, Bertha Wegele, and Milda Eckhoff.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 4, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend 
Dennis Kootz presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marcus John Radke

Bernita Mae Sulzman Aumiller was born April 29, 1932 to John J. and 
Antonette Simpson Zodrow Sulzman. She passed away peacefully on February
 27, 2020 at the Sheridan County Long Term Care facility in Hoxie, KS at
 the age of 87.


Being the youngest of eleven children and with the death of her 
mother so soon after her birth, she and her brother, Leo, were raised by
 John’s sister and husband, George and Kathrine Sulzman Godfrey. After 
George’s death Kathrine’s brother, Francis, moved in with her to help 
raise Leo and Bernita on a farm a few miles south east of Selden. 
Bernita attended the Old Sheridan One Room School house (just up the 
road from the farmstead) through the 8th grade. She attended and 
graduated from Selden High School. 


Bernita married Orris Clovis Aumiller on May 5, 1953 at the Sacred 
Heart Parsonage in Selden, KS. To this union nine children were born. 
Bernita loved, life serving God, family, friends and community to her 
fullest. 


In addition to her parents and husband, Bernita was also preceded in
 death by seven brothers: George Sulzman, Norbert (Millie) Sulzman, 
Edward Sulzman, Johnny (Etta) Sulzman, Lawrence Sulzman, Norris (Maxine)
 Sulzman, and Leo Sulzman and three sisters: Apalona Rohrs, Rita (Bert) 
Moeder, and Pauline (Lester) Havice. 


Survivors include her nine children: Myrna (Alvin) LeCount of Hays, 
Colleen Klein of Wakeeney, Steven (Mindy) Aumiller of Colorado Springs, 
Brenda (Dale) Smith of Goodland, Tom (Diane) Aumiller of McPherson, 
Wanda Spresser of Colby, Roger (Cyndie) Aumiller of Hoxie, Russell 
(Marcia) Aumiller of New Almelo, Monica (Tim) Svoboda of Tampa, KS; 37 
grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and 
friends. 


Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, March 6, 2020 at 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden. Burial will follow at the 
Selden Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7:00 pm at the church. The family 
will receive friends from 5-7:00 and a Rosary will be said following the
 visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Selden Sacred 
Heart Altar Society or the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care
 – Activities Fund. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1583177128759.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bernita Mae Sulzman Aumiller was born April 29, 1932 to John J. and 
Antonette Simpson Zodrow Sulzman. She passed away peacefully on February
 27, 2020 at the Sheridan County Long Term Care facility in Hoxie, KS at
 the age of 87.
Being the youngest of eleven children and with the death of her 
mother so soon after her birth, she and her brother, Leo, were raised by
 John’s sister and husband, George and Kathrine Sulzman Godfrey. After 
George’s death Kathrine’s brother, Francis, moved in with her to help 
raise Leo and Bernita on a farm a few miles south east of Selden. 
Bernita attended the Old Sheridan One Room School house (just up the 
road from the farmstead) through the 8th grade. She attended and 
graduated from Selden High School. 
Bernita married Orris Clovis Aumiller on May 5, 1953 at the Sacred 
Heart Parsonage in Selden, KS. To this union nine children were born. 
Bernita loved, life serving God, family, friends and community to her 
fullest. 
In addition to her parents and husband, Bernita was also preceded in
 death by seven brothers: George Sulzman, Norbert (Millie) Sulzman, 
Edward Sulzman, Johnny (Etta) Sulzman, Lawrence Sulzman, Norris (Maxine)
 Sulzman, and Leo Sulzman and three sisters: Apalona Rohrs, Rita (Bert) 
Moeder, and Pauline (Lester) Havice. 
Survivors include her nine children: Myrna (Alvin) LeCount of Hays, 
Colleen Klein of Wakeeney, Steven (Mindy) Aumiller of Colorado Springs, 
Brenda (Dale) Smith of Goodland, Tom (Diane) Aumiller of McPherson, 
Wanda Spresser of Colby, Roger (Cyndie) Aumiller of Hoxie, Russell 
(Marcia) Aumiller of New Almelo, Monica (Tim) Svoboda of Tampa, KS; 37 
grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and 
friends. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am Friday, March 6, 2020 at 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Selden. Burial will follow at the 
Selden Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-7:00 pm at the church. The family 
will receive friends from 5-7:00 and a Rosary will be said following the
 visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the Selden Sacred 
Heart Altar Society or the Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care
 – Activities Fund. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Bernita Mae Sulzman Aumiller

William R. “Bill” Denison, 68, Hays, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at HaysMed.

He was born December 14, 1951 in Hays, 
the son of George R. and Dorothy L. (Galloway) Denison.&nbsp; He was a 
graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1970 and attended Fort Hays
 State University.&nbsp; On September 11, 1976 he was united in marriage to 
Kenda L. Wasinger in Hays, and they celebrated over 43 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; Bill was a taxidermist who owned and operated Trophy Fish and
 Game, a wheat farmer, lived for hunting and fishing, and enjoyed taking
 his grandkids fishing.

Survivors include his wife; Kenda of 
the home in Hays, a son; John Denison of Hays, a daughter; Jennifer 
Kohart and husband David of Lawrence, five grandchildren; Olivia Kohart,
 Hannah Kohart, Phoebe Denison, Kash Denison, and Russel Denison, and 
two sisters; Sally Walker of Overland Park and Barbara Denison of 
Newton.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister; Susan Denison.

Memorial Services will be at 11:00 am 
on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Celeste Lasich officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be at a 
later date.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service 
time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Kansas 
Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Bill may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; 

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 </figure>William R. “Bill” Denison, 68, Hays, died Sunday, March 1, 2020 at HaysMed.He was born December 14, 1951 in Hays, 
the son of George R. and Dorothy L. (Galloway) Denison.&nbsp; He was a 
graduate of Hays High School in the class of 1970 and attended Fort Hays
 State University.&nbsp; On September 11, 1976 he was united in marriage to 
Kenda L. Wasinger in Hays, and they celebrated over 43 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; Bill was a taxidermist who owned and operated Trophy Fish and
 Game, a wheat farmer, lived for hunting and fishing, and enjoyed taking
 his grandkids fishing.Survivors include his wife; Kenda of 
the home in Hays, a son; John Denison of Hays, a daughter; Jennifer 
Kohart and husband David of Lawrence, five grandchildren; Olivia Kohart,
 Hannah Kohart, Phoebe Denison, Kash Denison, and Russel Denison, and 
two sisters; Sally Walker of Overland Park and Barbara Denison of 
Newton.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister; Susan Denison.Memorial Services will be at 11:00 am 
on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Celeste Lasich officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be at a 
later date.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service 
time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Kansas 
Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Bill may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

William R. 'Bill' Denison

Leona Emma (Messer) Green passed away on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.

Leona was born December 21, 1929, in Miles City, Montana, to Frank and Barbara (Ventner) Messer.&nbsp; She met the love of her life, Leroy Green in Tacoma, Washington, and they were married October 6th, 1951, in Tacoma. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Leona was a director of nursing at Norton State Hospital for 25 years and retired in 1990.&nbsp; She lived in Jennings, Norton, Great Bend, and then moved to Hays in 2009. &nbsp; &nbsp;

She grew up in Vananda, Montana, and attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City and received her nursing license from Presentation School of Nursing in Miles City. Leroy and Leona's love of dancing created a very large circle of friends that shared their hobby and kept them active throughout their golden years.

Leona is survived by her husband, Leroy, of 68 years, Via Christi Village; four sons, Mike Green and wife, Beverly, Marvell, AR; Kevin Green and wife, Lisa, Victoria, KS; Keith Green and wife, Donna Hays, KS; Kerry Green and wife, Hope Jennings, KS; two daughters, Karen Beal and husband, Brett, Wichita, KS; Kim Green, Colorado Springs, CO.; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dennis Patrick Green; six brothers: Paul, Phillip, Leo, Joseph, Jacob and Louie Messer; six sisters: Clara Messer, Frances Hendrix, Elzora Stein, Vivian Mickelson, Viola Messer and Florence Messer.

Funeral Services will be at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be held at later date.

Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials to Fort Hays State University Foundation: for Nursing Department.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Leona Emma (Messer) Green passed away on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, at Via Christi Village Care Center, Hays, Kansas.Leona was born December 21, 1929, in Miles City, Montana, to Frank and Barbara (Ventner) Messer.&nbsp; She met the love of her life, Leroy Green in Tacoma, Washington, and they were married October 6th, 1951, in Tacoma. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Leona was a director of nursing at Norton State Hospital for 25 years and retired in 1990.&nbsp; She lived in Jennings, Norton, Great Bend, and then moved to Hays in 2009. &nbsp; &nbsp;She grew up in Vananda, Montana, and attended Sacred Heart High School in Miles City and received her nursing license from Presentation School of Nursing in Miles City. Leroy and Leona's love of dancing created a very large circle of friends that shared their hobby and kept them active throughout their golden years.Leona is survived by her husband, Leroy, of 68 years, Via Christi Village; four sons, Mike Green and wife, Beverly, Marvell, AR; Kevin Green and wife, Lisa, Victoria, KS; Keith Green and wife, Donna Hays, KS; Kerry Green and wife, Hope Jennings, KS; two daughters, Karen Beal and husband, Brett, Wichita, KS; Kim Green, Colorado Springs, CO.; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Dennis Patrick Green; six brothers: Paul, Phillip, Leo, Joseph, Jacob and Louie Messer; six sisters: Clara Messer, Frances Hendrix, Elzora Stein, Vivian Mickelson, Viola Messer and Florence Messer.Funeral Services will be at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be held at later date.Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials to Fort Hays State University Foundation: for Nursing Department.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Leona Emma (Messer) Green

Longtime Yuma, Colorado, resident and a short-time resident of Goodland, KS, Douglas Lee Sheldon passed away on Feb 28, 2020, at Grace Manner in Burlington, CO. He was 88 years old.

Douglas Lee Sheldon was born on December 25th, 1931, in Ogallala Nebraska to Marvel and Wallace (Slim) Sheldon.

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 </figure>Longtime Yuma, Colorado, resident and a short-time resident of Goodland, KS, Douglas Lee Sheldon passed away on Feb 28, 2020, at Grace Manner in Burlington, CO. He was 88 years old.Douglas Lee Sheldon was born on December 25th, 1931, in Ogallala Nebraska to Marvel and Wallace (Slim) Sheldon.He graduated from Ogallala high school in 1948. Shortly after graduation, he attended FBI school in Washington D.C.During Doug’s Military years he became a Mess Sgt. Chef in the Army where he, oversaw meals for over 1000 men and the troops train meals from Illinois to California. This set the skills for him to give people his opinion for their cooking skills, no matter what restaurant he went to. Following he continued his service in the National Guards.On October 9, 1954, he married Betty Lou (Rutter) Sheldon in Raton, New Mexico. They were married 57 yrs.&nbsp;After marriage, they lived in Ogallala, NE where their beloved daughter, Penny Lynn was born. They moved to Pendleton, Oregon where their first son Kim Douglas was born in September 1957. They moved to Lewistown Montana where the second son was born, Dirk Allen in September 1958. They moved to Burlington, Colorado where their last child, Tadd Darrin was born Feb 3, 1965. After he was born Mom told Dad she wasn’t moving ever again. They went on to move at least 30 more times.Doug was skilled in many areas. He was reliable and hardworking which led to many career opportunities.&nbsp; He primarily worked in agriculture as a logger, farm hand, and grain elevator operator. He also drove a semi for Mayflower Moving Co, built military bases, and was a golf cart mechanic.Even after Betty Lou had talked to Doug about not moving again, the year 1990 came upon them they moved to Yuma, Colorado. In Yuma is where they Doug received a job at the Kelandy Center where Doug operated a woodshop teaching the disabled.&nbsp; Doug loved working with his hands. There wasn’t a piece of machinery he couldn’t operate or project he couldn’t build.During their time in Burlington CO, they sponsored over 30 foster kids.Doug was a huge fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Denver Broncos, and could cut a rug dancing the jitter bug with Betty Lou, in the kitchen. Doug loved fishing, hunting and camping with the family.Douglas is preceded in death by his parents Marvel and Wallace (Slim) Sheldon, sister Sharon Nemcek and wife Betty Lou. Brother in law Leo Rutter and one Great granddaughter Giovanna Alexander.He is survived by his brother; David Sheldon (Linda) of Ogallala, Nebraska, his daughter; Penny Helderman (Robert) of Kanorado Kansas, sons Kim Sheldon (Lolli) of Colorado Spring Colorado, Dirk Sheldon (Pam) of Goodland Kansas, and Tadd Sheldon of Denver CO.Grand children: Monta (Gail) McCauley, Blake (Amber) Helderman, Chelsea (Shawn) Myers, Megan (Jeremy) Kemp, Stephine Sheldon, Amber Alexander, Adam and Aaron Alexander, and Tanner Sheldon.Great Grandchildren: Dezerea and Brett Kaza, Preston and Kaprice Helderman.&nbsp; Jackson, Ember and Pierce Kemp and Sebastian Myers. Anthony, Bonnie, Sophia, Bella.Great Great Grandchild, Xander Kaza and Saoirse Alexander.&nbsp;Along with many nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Doug will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10:30 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Don Smith officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Grace Manor Care Center in Burlington and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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