LaVerne Buchholz, 91, died February 12, 2020 at Bethesda Home in 
Goessel.  He was born September 19, 1928 in WaKeeney, Kansas, to Fred and
 Julia (Hervey) Buchholz. 

 He married Jane Surprise June 1, 1947, in WaKeeney. 


 Survivors include:  wife, Jane Buchholz of Goessel; son, DeVerne (Sue) 
Buchholz of Rural Hillsboro; daughter, Jan (Leonard) Frantz of Rural 
Hillsboro; brother, Duane Buchholz; 7 grandchildren and 21 
great-grandchildren. 

 Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Monday, 
February 17, 2020 at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro 
Officiated by Pastor Tom Byford.  Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday at Haven 
of Rest cemetery rural Hillsboro.  Family will receive friends from 5:00
 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. 

 Memorials to Bethesda Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. 

 Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

LaVerne Buchholz, 91, died February 12, 2020 at Bethesda Home in 
Goessel. He was born September 19, 1928 in WaKeeney, Kansas, to Fred and
 Julia (Hervey) Buchholz. He married Jane Surprise June 1, 1947, in WaKeeney. 
 Survivors include: wife, Jane Buchholz of Goessel; son, DeVerne (Sue) 
Buchholz of Rural Hillsboro; daughter, Jan (Leonard) Frantz of Rural 
Hillsboro; brother, Duane Buchholz; 7 grandchildren and 21 
great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life 11:00 a.m. Monday, 
February 17, 2020 at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church in Hillsboro 
Officiated by Pastor Tom Byford. Interment 10:00 a.m. Monday at Haven 
of Rest cemetery rural Hillsboro. Family will receive friends from 5:00
 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorials to Bethesda Home in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

LaVerne Buchholz

Donald W. Mai, 91, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2020, at Jefferson’s Gardens in Edmond, Oklahoma. 

He was born December 17, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, to William and Katherine Mai. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1945 and went to Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;

After college, he joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. Don worked for Cessna and Boeing and the Wichita School system until he retired in 1995.

He is survived by his children, Gary Mai (Lori) of Wichita, Kansas, Wanda Birdwell (Dale) of Edmond, Oklahoma and Gloria Mai of Monument Colorado; two grandchildren, Christopher Mai of Wichita, Kansas and Tiffany Mai of Honolulu, Hawaii.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dwaine, and a sister, Delores Kosman.

Memorial visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday, February 21, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Graveside inurnment will be at St. John’s Cemetery north of Ellis on Saturday February 22, 2020 at 11:00 am.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Donald W. Mai, 91, peacefully passed away on January 31, 2020, at Jefferson’s Gardens in Edmond, Oklahoma. He was born December 17, 1928, in Hays, Kansas, to William and Katherine Mai. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1945 and went to Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;After college, he joined the Air Force and served during the Korean War. Don worked for Cessna and Boeing and the Wichita School system until he retired in 1995.He is survived by his children, Gary Mai (Lori) of Wichita, Kansas, Wanda Birdwell (Dale) of Edmond, Oklahoma and Gloria Mai of Monument Colorado; two grandchildren, Christopher Mai of Wichita, Kansas and Tiffany Mai of Honolulu, Hawaii.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dwaine, and a sister, Delores Kosman.Memorial visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Friday, February 21, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Graveside inurnment will be at St. John’s Cemetery north of Ellis on Saturday February 22, 2020 at 11:00 am.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Donald W. Mai

Shirley Ann Gerhardt, age 83, of Wakeeney Kansas passed away Tuesday,
 February 11, 2020 at Trego County Lemke Long Term Care Center.&nbsp; She was
 born August 19, 1936 in Ellis, Kansas to Andrew Scheck and Thresia 
(Augustine) Scheck.&nbsp;

Shirley was a member of Daughters of Isabella and St. Mary’s church. 
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting and mostly spending 
time with her grand-children and great grand-children. She opened her 
home to everyone and enjoyed cooking for everyone as well.

She is survived by her children, Robert Dale Gerhardt, Ellis, Ks; 
Lucy Fabrizius, Hays, Ks; her sisters Norma Brack, Ellis, Ks; and Edna 
Hejny of Ellis, Ks; five grand-children, James (Shari) Fabrizius; Joshua
 Fabrizius and Sheena Schneider; Amanda (Jason) Yunker ; Hannah 
Fabrizius, and Jeremiah Gerhardt; five great grand-children; Joseph, 
Jastin and Mason Yunker; Trevor and Liam Fabrizius.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Joseph, and 
son-in-law Kenneth Fabrizius, two brothers Leroy and Donald, and a 
sister, Barbara Kinderknecht.

Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Monday, February 17, 2020 at St.
 Mary’s church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation will be Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm at Keithley Funeral Chapel 
in Ells, with a combined parish vigil and Daughters of Isabella rosary 
service at 6 PM.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church and/or St. Mary’s School.

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

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 </figure>Shirley Ann Gerhardt, age 83, of Wakeeney Kansas passed away Tuesday,
 February 11, 2020 at Trego County Lemke Long Term Care Center.&nbsp; She was
 born August 19, 1936 in Ellis, Kansas to Andrew Scheck and Thresia 
(Augustine) Scheck.&nbsp;Shirley was a member of Daughters of Isabella and St. Mary’s church. 
She enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, knitting and mostly spending 
time with her grand-children and great grand-children. She opened her 
home to everyone and enjoyed cooking for everyone as well.She is survived by her children, Robert Dale Gerhardt, Ellis, Ks; 
Lucy Fabrizius, Hays, Ks; her sisters Norma Brack, Ellis, Ks; and Edna 
Hejny of Ellis, Ks; five grand-children, James (Shari) Fabrizius; Joshua
 Fabrizius and Sheena Schneider; Amanda (Jason) Yunker ; Hannah 
Fabrizius, and Jeremiah Gerhardt; five great grand-children; Joseph, 
Jastin and Mason Yunker; Trevor and Liam Fabrizius.She was preceded in death by her parents, her son Joseph, and 
son-in-law Kenneth Fabrizius, two brothers Leroy and Donald, and a 
sister, Barbara Kinderknecht.Funeral services will be at 10 AM on Monday, February 17, 2020 at St.
 Mary’s church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the church cemetery. &nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be Sunday from 5 pm-7 pm at Keithley Funeral Chapel 
in Ells, with a combined parish vigil and Daughters of Isabella rosary 
service at 6 PM.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church and/or St. Mary’s School.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Ann Gerhardt

Douglas R. Petersilie, 71, passed away on February 12, 2020 at his 
home in Ness County, Kansas. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Dodge 
City, Kansas the son of Ray and Martina (Lang) Petersilie. He was 
baptized at Sacred Heart Church in Ness City.

Doug attended school in Ness City, graduating from high school in 
1967. After spending one year at Garden City Community College, he 
transferred to Fort Hays State University where he was a member of Alpha
 Kappa Lambda fraternity. He married Jeanie Shank on December 31, 1972. 
After graduating from Fort Hays, they moved to his family’s farm in 
southern Ness County. He was lifetime farmer-stockman. He served his 
community on various boards and for a few years as an EMS responder. He 
also served in the Army Reserves for six years.

He is survived by his wife, three children and their spouses, and 
seven grandchildren: Jared and Erin Petersilie, Ethan and Jadyn, 
LaCrosse, Kansas; Travis and Laurie Petersilie, Emma, Isabel, and 
Aubrey, Ness City, Kansas; and Kalyn and Kyle Newman, Koby and Kade, 
Ringwood, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be on Monday, February 17, 2020, 10:30 A.M., at 
First Baptist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, 
Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., with the family 
present on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County EMS.

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 </figure>Douglas R. Petersilie, 71, passed away on February 12, 2020 at his 
home in Ness County, Kansas. He was born on December 20, 1948 in Dodge 
City, Kansas the son of Ray and Martina (Lang) Petersilie. He was 
baptized at Sacred Heart Church in Ness City.Doug attended school in Ness City, graduating from high school in 
1967. After spending one year at Garden City Community College, he 
transferred to Fort Hays State University where he was a member of Alpha
 Kappa Lambda fraternity. He married Jeanie Shank on December 31, 1972. 
After graduating from Fort Hays, they moved to his family’s farm in 
southern Ness County. He was lifetime farmer-stockman. He served his 
community on various boards and for a few years as an EMS responder. He 
also served in the Army Reserves for six years.He is survived by his wife, three children and their spouses, and 
seven grandchildren: Jared and Erin Petersilie, Ethan and Jadyn, 
LaCrosse, Kansas; Travis and Laurie Petersilie, Emma, Isabel, and 
Aubrey, Ness City, Kansas; and Kalyn and Kyle Newman, Koby and Kade, 
Ringwood, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be on Monday, February 17, 2020, 10:30 A.M., at 
First Baptist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, 
Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., with the family 
present on Sunday, February 16, 2020, from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County EMS.

Douglas R. Petersilie

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

June 24, 1928 ~ February 12, 2020An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Lloyd-Bergsma">HERE</a> for service details.

Lloyd Wilbur Bergsma

Errol Lynn Maranville, 71, of Waldo, Kansas, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Lynn was born on August 
31, 1948, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Chester E. and Bessie M. 
(Scott) Maranville.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell until age 12 and moved to 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He graduated from Washington High School in Denver in
 the class of 1965. After high school, he was married to Jane Nichols and
 from this union they were blessed with three daughters Eilisa, Leslie and 
Jamie.&nbsp; Not long after being married, he was drafted and he served in the
 United States Army and fought in the Vietnam war and received a bronze 
star. His marriage to Jane ended in divorce after 10 years.&nbsp; Lynn was 
fortunate to find love a second time when he met and was united in 
marriage to Joanne Hoffman on March 07, 1982, in Tacoma, Washington.&nbsp; He
 worked as a freight claims inspector with the Union Pacific Railroad 
from 1967 to 1995.&nbsp; He was a member of the Waldo United Methodist Church
 in Waldo, Kansas.

Surviving family include
 his wife Joanne of the home; mother Bessie Maranville of Russell, 
Kansas; daughters Eilisa Maes and husband Randy of Anchorage, Alaska, 
Leslie Vun of Tacoma, Washington and Jamie Harmon and husband Shane of 
Olympia, Washington; son William Ryan Hoffman and wife Regina of 
Charlotte, North Carolina and daughter Lisa Ann Murphy of Seattle, 
Washington; sister Cherry A. Noel and husband James of Russell, Kansas 
and 15 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and brother William R. Maranville.

A private burial 
was held at 11 A.M. on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Russell City 
Cemetery in Russell, Kansas with Pastor Stacey Ellsworth officiating.&nbsp; 
The Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 provided a military honor guard.&nbsp; A 
memorial service will be held at a later time.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Errol Lynn Maranville, 71, of Waldo, Kansas, died on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Lynn was born on August 
31, 1948, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Chester E. and Bessie M. 
(Scott) Maranville.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell until age 12 and moved to 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; He graduated from Washington High School in Denver in
 the class of 1965. After high school, he was married to Jane Nichols and
 from this union they were blessed with three daughters Eilisa, Leslie and 
Jamie.&nbsp; Not long after being married, he was drafted and he served in the
 United States Army and fought in the Vietnam war and received a bronze 
star. His marriage to Jane ended in divorce after 10 years.&nbsp; Lynn was 
fortunate to find love a second time when he met and was united in 
marriage to Joanne Hoffman on March 07, 1982, in Tacoma, Washington.&nbsp; He
 worked as a freight claims inspector with the Union Pacific Railroad 
from 1967 to 1995.&nbsp; He was a member of the Waldo United Methodist Church
 in Waldo, Kansas.Surviving family include
 his wife Joanne of the home; mother Bessie Maranville of Russell, 
Kansas; daughters Eilisa Maes and husband Randy of Anchorage, Alaska, 
Leslie Vun of Tacoma, Washington and Jamie Harmon and husband Shane of 
Olympia, Washington; son William Ryan Hoffman and wife Regina of 
Charlotte, North Carolina and daughter Lisa Ann Murphy of Seattle, 
Washington; sister Cherry A. Noel and husband James of Russell, Kansas 
and 15 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father and brother William R. Maranville.A private burial 
was held at 11 A.M. on Friday, February 14, 2020, at the Russell City 
Cemetery in Russell, Kansas with Pastor Stacey Ellsworth officiating.&nbsp; 
The Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 provided a military honor guard.&nbsp; A 
memorial service will be held at a later time.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service 
arrangements.

Errol Lynn Maranville

Richard Leo Eaton, 51, passed away February 13, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Hays Campus, Hays.

He was born November 1, 1968 in Needles, California, the son of Dale Gordon and Janice L. Phye Eaton.

Moving from Barstow, California in 2001, he was a longtime area 
resident and was employed at various jobs with Rosewood Services, Great 
Bend. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. He 
enjoyed riding horses, bowling, and loved attending Rosewood Dances.

Survivors include: two sisters, Katherine M. Eaton, Texas, Allison R.
 Sanchez, Barstow, California; three step sisters, Karla Bartz, Theresa 
Medina, both of Salina, Angela Lyon, Manhattan; four step brothers, 
Rodney Bartz, Wichita, Randy Bartz, Great Bend, Arlan Bartz, Vero Beach,
 Florida, Jeffrey Bartz, Olathe; a step sister-in-law, Sandi Bartz, 
Larned; several nieces and nephews, and his Rosewood Family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale Eaton, Janice Eaton; 
step mother, Carol Bartz Eaton; and a step brother, Michael Bartz.

Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Highland 
Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, with Father Mark Brantley presiding. 
Visitation 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Rosewood Services in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left
 at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Richard Leo Eaton, 51, passed away February 13, 2020 at University of Kansas Health Systems Hays Campus, Hays.He was born November 1, 1968 in Needles, California, the son of Dale Gordon and Janice L. Phye Eaton.Moving from Barstow, California in 2001, he was a longtime area 
resident and was employed at various jobs with Rosewood Services, Great 
Bend. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. He 
enjoyed riding horses, bowling, and loved attending Rosewood Dances.Survivors include: two sisters, Katherine M. Eaton, Texas, Allison R.
 Sanchez, Barstow, California; three step sisters, Karla Bartz, Theresa 
Medina, both of Salina, Angela Lyon, Manhattan; four step brothers, 
Rodney Bartz, Wichita, Randy Bartz, Great Bend, Arlan Bartz, Vero Beach,
 Florida, Jeffrey Bartz, Olathe; a step sister-in-law, Sandi Bartz, 
Larned; several nieces and nephews, and his Rosewood Family.He was preceded in death by his parents, Dale Eaton, Janice Eaton; 
step mother, Carol Bartz Eaton; and a step brother, Michael Bartz.Graveside service 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Highland 
Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, with Father Mark Brantley presiding. 
Visitation 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to Rosewood Services in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left
 at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Richard Leo Eaton

Thomas Lee Rominger, Jr., 55, of Colby, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, 
at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. 

He was born June 27, 1964,
 in Olney, Maryland, to Norma Jean (Sexton) and Thomas Lee Rominger, Sr.
 Thomas worked in landscaping and home improvement. In his free time he 
enjoyed fishing, building furniture and walking dogs. He also loved 
cheering on the Washington Nationals, Denver Broncos and his favorite 
NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. On January 3, 2006, Thomas married Susie 
Ball, in King George, VA. 


He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Trammel.


He is survived by his wife, Susie Rominger, of Colby; son Bryan Thomas 
Rominger, of Virginia; father Thomas Lee Rominger, Sr.; sister Kathy 
Hickman and brothers, Michael Wise and Timmy Wise. 


Cremation was chosen. The family will receive friends from 11:00-1:00 
p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials 
are suggested to the Colby Animal Clinic 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>Thomas Lee Rominger, Jr., 55, of Colby, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, 
at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS. He was born June 27, 1964,
 in Olney, Maryland, to Norma Jean (Sexton) and Thomas Lee Rominger, Sr.
 Thomas worked in landscaping and home improvement. In his free time he 
enjoyed fishing, building furniture and walking dogs. He also loved 
cheering on the Washington Nationals, Denver Broncos and his favorite 
NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon. On January 3, 2006, Thomas married Susie 
Ball, in King George, VA. 
He was preceded in death by his mother, Norma Jean Trammel.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Rominger, of Colby; son Bryan Thomas 
Rominger, of Virginia; father Thomas Lee Rominger, Sr.; sister Kathy 
Hickman and brothers, Michael Wise and Timmy Wise. 
Cremation was chosen. The family will receive friends from 11:00-1:00 
p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials 
are suggested to the Colby Animal Clinic and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Thomas Lee Rominger Jr.

Earl V.
Carlson, of Hays, died on February 11, 2020 in Topeka at the age of 88.&nbsp; He was born on March 2, 1931 in rural Red
Willow County, Nebraska to Rodger and Esther Carlson.&nbsp; He was the youngest of 5 children. He graduated from McCook High School,
then the University of Nebraska Medical School in 1956.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He
was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and John, and sisters Ruth and
Jean, and his first wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married for nearly 50 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He served 2 years active duty in the United
States Army followed by 2 years in the active reserves.

In 1954 he
married Marilyn Puelz, and together they had four children before moving to
Hays, Ks in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a partner in
Hays Orthopaedic Clinic and practiced medicine there for 33 years until his
retirement in 1998.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He loved nature, and was an avid birdwatcher
until his eyesight failed.&nbsp;&nbsp; He also
loved to travel. &nbsp;Marilyn&nbsp; died in 2004.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In 2011, he married Sharon
Savage.

Survivors
include:&nbsp; wife, Sharon, Hays, children Bill,
Peculiar, MO, Cyd Schmidt (Bob, Topeka, Tim (Arlene, Phoenix, Sue Blackman (David,
Topeka, and grandchildren, Dana Schwisow (Ross, Rodger Schmidt (Kelsey, Greg
Schmidt (Rachel, Corey Lodder (Michelle, Evan Lodder, Garrett, Adrienne, and Blake
Carlson, Drew Blackman, and great grandchildren, Laney, Ty, and Mara Schwisow,
Cheyenne Schmidt, and &nbsp;Emily and Connor
Lodder.&nbsp; 

Sharon’s
children and grandchildren were also a big part of his life. &nbsp;&nbsp;They include her daughter Marcy Gansel
(Chris, Hill City; &nbsp;Greg Savage
(Tiffany, Lenexa; and grandchildren Megan Walker (Colton, Emily, Ethan and
Dylan Gansel, Nick and Ben Savage. 

&nbsp;He was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Hays, Hays Optimist Club, and volunteered with other community
organizations.

Memorial
services are pending. &nbsp;Memorial
contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hays, or
Heart to Heart International (Hearttoheart.org).

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 </figure>Earl V.
Carlson, of Hays, died on February 11, 2020 in Topeka at the age of 88.&nbsp; He was born on March 2, 1931 in rural Red
Willow County, Nebraska to Rodger and Esther Carlson.&nbsp; He was the youngest of 5 children. He graduated from McCook High School,
then the University of Nebraska Medical School in 1956.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He
was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and John, and sisters Ruth and
Jean, and his first wife, Marilyn, to whom he was married for nearly 50 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He served 2 years active duty in the United
States Army followed by 2 years in the active reserves.In 1954 he
married Marilyn Puelz, and together they had four children before moving to
Hays, Ks in 1965.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a partner in
Hays Orthopaedic Clinic and practiced medicine there for 33 years until his
retirement in 1998.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;He loved nature, and was an avid birdwatcher
until his eyesight failed.&nbsp;&nbsp; He also
loved to travel. &nbsp;Marilyn&nbsp; died in 2004.&nbsp;
&nbsp;In 2011, he married Sharon
Savage.Survivors
include:&nbsp; wife, Sharon, Hays, children Bill,
Peculiar, MO, Cyd Schmidt (Bob, Topeka, Tim (Arlene, Phoenix, Sue Blackman (David,
Topeka, and grandchildren, Dana Schwisow (Ross, Rodger Schmidt (Kelsey, Greg
Schmidt (Rachel, Corey Lodder (Michelle, Evan Lodder, Garrett, Adrienne, and Blake
Carlson, Drew Blackman, and great grandchildren, Laney, Ty, and Mara Schwisow,
Cheyenne Schmidt, and &nbsp;Emily and Connor
Lodder.&nbsp; Sharon’s
children and grandchildren were also a big part of his life. &nbsp;&nbsp;They include her daughter Marcy Gansel
(Chris, Hill City; &nbsp;Greg Savage
(Tiffany, Lenexa; and grandchildren Megan Walker (Colton, Emily, Ethan and
Dylan Gansel, Nick and Ben Savage. &nbsp;He was a member of the First United Methodist
Church of Hays, Hays Optimist Club, and volunteered with other community
organizations.Memorial
services are pending. &nbsp;Memorial
contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hays, or
Heart to Heart International (Hearttoheart.org).

Earl V. Carlson

Raymond Reichert, age 94, of Spearfish, South Dakota, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.

Raymond was born in Johnstown, Colorado on February 25, 1925, to Henry and Sophie (Roth) Reichert.&nbsp;

On August 9, 1944, he married Louise Hewitt. They moved to Rapid City 
South Dakota in 1957 and then to Spearfish South Dakota in 2002.

He is survived by two sons, Robert (Peggy) Reichert, Belle Fourche 
South Dakota and Terry (Judy) Reichert, Oregon City Oregon; a daughter, 
Carol (Jerry) Becker, Goodland Kansas; 13 grandchildren and 9 
great-grandchildren.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; parents; his two brothers and two sisters.

A memorial service will be held in South Dakota at a later date.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Raymond Reichert, age 94, of Spearfish, South Dakota, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at Lutheran Hospice in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.Raymond was born in Johnstown, Colorado on February 25, 1925, to Henry and Sophie (Roth) Reichert.&nbsp;On August 9, 1944, he married Louise Hewitt. They moved to Rapid City 
South Dakota in 1957 and then to Spearfish South Dakota in 2002.He is survived by two sons, Robert (Peggy) Reichert, Belle Fourche 
South Dakota and Terry (Judy) Reichert, Oregon City Oregon; a daughter, 
Carol (Jerry) Becker, Goodland Kansas; 13 grandchildren and 9 
great-grandchildren.Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; parents; his two brothers and two sisters.A memorial service will be held in South Dakota at a later date.&nbsp;

Raymond Reichert

Opal Maxine (Evans) Prather, age 86, of Gove, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1934, to William and Velma Blanche (Walt) Evans in Gove at the family home, and then she lived there from 1956 until her passing.

Opal attended Wild Rose country school and graduated from Aurora high school, Aurora, Colorado and attended the Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado. On June 8, 1952, she was united in marriage to Arnold Prather in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and they were together until his passing in 2013, having celebrated 61 years together. Opal was a loving wife and mother, raising 3 children. She was an active member of the Gove Community Bible Church, the Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Modern Homemakers club and enjoyed cooking, baking Parker House rolls and chocolate pies, reading, and watching the Hallmark Channel. She was one flight from attaining her private pilot’s license. She thoroughly enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and had a great love for ice cream.

Opal is survived by her sons William E. Prather (Kathy) and Jeffrey A. Prather (Linda) of Gove; daughter Tomaye Hipp (Randy Ladenburger) of Oakley, KS; grandchildren Garth Prather of Wichita, KS, Clint Prather of Healy, KS, Lance Prather of Hutchinson, KS, Megan Alexander (Brady) of Stillwater, OK, Heather (Trevor) Henderson of Goodland, KS, Traci Taylor (Matt) of Rose Hill, KS, Jay Hipp of Hays, KS, Travis Ladenburger (DeAnn Dreitz) of Oakley, Kristen Binder (Randy) of Miliken, CO, Jamie Ladenburger of Remington, VA; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband; both parents; and sisters Louise Pearce and Velma Briggs.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 13, 2020, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 14, 2020, at Gove Community Bible Church with pastor Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.

Donations may be made to the Gove Community Bible Church and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. Donations made to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be left for the family at schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Opal Maxine (Evans) Prather, age 86, of Gove, Kansas, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020. She was born on January 7, 1934, to William and Velma Blanche (Walt) Evans in Gove at the family home, and then she lived there from 1956 until her passing.Opal attended Wild Rose country school and graduated from Aurora high school, Aurora, Colorado and attended the Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado. On June 8, 1952, she was united in marriage to Arnold Prather in Oak Hill, West Virginia, and they were together until his passing in 2013, having celebrated 61 years together. Opal was a loving wife and mother, raising 3 children. She was an active member of the Gove Community Bible Church, the Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Modern Homemakers club and enjoyed cooking, baking Parker House rolls and chocolate pies, reading, and watching the Hallmark Channel. She was one flight from attaining her private pilot’s license. She thoroughly enjoyed playing bridge with her friends and had a great love for ice cream.Opal is survived by her sons William E. Prather (Kathy) and Jeffrey A. Prather (Linda) of Gove; daughter Tomaye Hipp (Randy Ladenburger) of Oakley, KS; grandchildren Garth Prather of Wichita, KS, Clint Prather of Healy, KS, Lance Prather of Hutchinson, KS, Megan Alexander (Brady) of Stillwater, OK, Heather (Trevor) Henderson of Goodland, KS, Traci Taylor (Matt) of Rose Hill, KS, Jay Hipp of Hays, KS, Travis Ladenburger (DeAnn Dreitz) of Oakley, Kristen Binder (Randy) of Miliken, CO, Jamie Ladenburger of Remington, VA; and 8 great-grandchildren.Opal was preceded in death by her husband; both parents; and sisters Louise Pearce and Velma Briggs.Visitation will be Thursday, February 13, 2020, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.Services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, February 14, 2020, at Gove Community Bible Church with pastor Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.Donations may be made to the Gove Community Bible Church and the Christian Women’s Fellowship. Donations made to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.Condolences may be left for the family at schmittfuneral.com

Opal Maxine (Evans) Prather

Former Goodland, KS resident Shirley L. Peters, known to her family and friends as Sue, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 93 while living in Kansas City.

Sue was one of four children born to James and Erma Caldwell on July 6, 1926; she attended all schools in Goodland, Kansas. Upon graduation she attended one year at University of Colorado. Sue had many friends in Goodland and enjoyed spending her later years there going to coffee with "the girls."&nbsp; She often spoke about her high school years and how enjoyable they were. Many times she said, "I had so much fun I should have been shot."&nbsp;

She married Maurice Wilson Peters on March 20, 1945. She lovingly referred to him as Peter. They were married 55 years at the time of his death. During their life together they were able to travel extensively and visited Hong Kong, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, England, Portugal, Denmark, the Caribbean and numerous states. Probably her favorite destination was Hawaii, often saying, "I love it over there."&nbsp;

Shirley and Maurice had three children together, Rebecca Sue (Kenneth) Johnson of Hays, KS, Stephen M. (Rochelle) Peters of Lansing, KS, and Connie Jo (Ron) Green of Kansas City, KS. She enjoyed being a homemaker, wife and mother. She loved the holidays and was a great hostess at Christmas making many delights including Santa Claus cookies which were too beautiful to eat. Sue also was an avid knitter. She began quilting and eventually quilted complete bed spreads of every shape and size. It was common for her to watch Jeopardy in her favorite chair while quilting, knitting or completing crossword puzzles. She remained a member of the Methodist Church, The Elks and Ladies Auxiliary of Goodland at the time of her death.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister, Peg Caldwell Newhouse, and brothers Don Caldwell and Richard (Dick) Caldwell. She is survived by her three children, 7&nbsp;grandchildren, and 16 greatgrandchildren, all of whom she was so proud of and loved dearly.&nbsp;

Graveside services for Shirley will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM MT at the Goodland Cemetery where she will be inurned beside her husband, Maurice.

Memorial donations in memory of Shirley (Sue) Peters may be made to the Dementia Society of America 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>.&nbsp;

Local service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.

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 </figure>Former Goodland, KS resident Shirley L. Peters, known to her family and friends as Sue, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the age of 93 while living in Kansas City.Sue was one of four children born to James and Erma Caldwell on July 6, 1926; she attended all schools in Goodland, Kansas. Upon graduation she attended one year at University of Colorado. Sue had many friends in Goodland and enjoyed spending her later years there going to coffee with "the girls."&nbsp; She often spoke about her high school years and how enjoyable they were. Many times she said, "I had so much fun I should have been shot."&nbsp;She married Maurice Wilson Peters on March 20, 1945. She lovingly referred to him as Peter. They were married 55 years at the time of his death. During their life together they were able to travel extensively and visited Hong Kong, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, England, Portugal, Denmark, the Caribbean and numerous states. Probably her favorite destination was Hawaii, often saying, "I love it over there."&nbsp;Shirley and Maurice had three children together, Rebecca Sue (Kenneth) Johnson of Hays, KS, Stephen M. (Rochelle) Peters of Lansing, KS, and Connie Jo (Ron) Green of Kansas City, KS. She enjoyed being a homemaker, wife and mother. She loved the holidays and was a great hostess at Christmas making many delights including Santa Claus cookies which were too beautiful to eat. Sue also was an avid knitter. She began quilting and eventually quilted complete bed spreads of every shape and size. It was common for her to watch Jeopardy in her favorite chair while quilting, knitting or completing crossword puzzles. She remained a member of the Methodist Church, The Elks and Ladies Auxiliary of Goodland at the time of her death.She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her sister, Peg Caldwell Newhouse, and brothers Don Caldwell and Richard (Dick) Caldwell. She is survived by her three children, 7&nbsp;grandchildren, and 16 greatgrandchildren, all of whom she was so proud of and loved dearly.&nbsp;Graveside services for Shirley will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM MT at the Goodland Cemetery where she will be inurned beside her husband, Maurice.Memorial donations in memory of Shirley (Sue) Peters may be made to the Dementia Society of America 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>.&nbsp;Local service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.

Shirley L. Peters

Thomas J. Hutchinson, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas.

Tom was born February 7, 1933 in Russell, the son of Thomas Joseph and Frieda (Behrendt) Hutchinson.&nbsp; He attended elementary school at Duffy country school and Waldo Grade school.&nbsp; He attended his freshman and sophomore year at Waldo High School before his family moved to a farm south of Paradise, Kansas.&nbsp; He graduated from Paradise High School in the Class of 1952.

Tom was united in marriage to Thelma Pfortmiller on January 25, 1954 in Redeemer Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Tom and Thelma made their home on the “Kemburn Farm” northeast of Waldo, where they raised registered Shorthorn cattle and farmed.&nbsp; They were blessed with three children; Sheryl, Randall and Bruce.&nbsp; They divorced in 2004.&nbsp; Tom was united in marriage to Ramona Lopez on December 20, 2007 in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Ramona preceded him in death on November 4, 2019.&nbsp; Throughout his life, Tom attended Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, St. John Lutheran Church and Bible Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; In his spare time, Tom enjoyed welding and building items to help him on the farm.

Surviving family include his daughter Sheryl Corn (Steven) of Great Bend, Kansas; sons, Randall Hutchinson (Stephanie) of Falun, Kansas and Bruce Hutchinson (Angela) of Kansas City, Missouri; mother of his children, Thelma Hutchinson of Ellinwood, Kansas; step son, Marc Bauman of Kirkland, Washington; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ramona, and half sister, Ruby Peter.

Celebration of Thomas’ Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; A private family burial will follow at the Grand Center Cemetery northeast of Waldo, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 10:00 AM to Service Time at the Mortuary on Saturday.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Thomas J. Hutchinson, 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, Kansas.Tom was born February 7, 1933 in Russell, the son of Thomas Joseph and Frieda (Behrendt) Hutchinson.&nbsp; He attended elementary school at Duffy country school and Waldo Grade school.&nbsp; He attended his freshman and sophomore year at Waldo High School before his family moved to a farm south of Paradise, Kansas.&nbsp; He graduated from Paradise High School in the Class of 1952.Tom was united in marriage to Thelma Pfortmiller on January 25, 1954 in Redeemer Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Tom and Thelma made their home on the “Kemburn Farm” northeast of Waldo, where they raised registered Shorthorn cattle and farmed.&nbsp; They were blessed with three children; Sheryl, Randall and Bruce.&nbsp; They divorced in 2004.&nbsp; Tom was united in marriage to Ramona Lopez on December 20, 2007 in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Ramona preceded him in death on November 4, 2019.&nbsp; Throughout his life, Tom attended Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma, St. John Lutheran Church and Bible Baptist Church in Russell.&nbsp; In his spare time, Tom enjoyed welding and building items to help him on the farm.Surviving family include his daughter Sheryl Corn (Steven) of Great Bend, Kansas; sons, Randall Hutchinson (Stephanie) of Falun, Kansas and Bruce Hutchinson (Angela) of Kansas City, Missouri; mother of his children, Thelma Hutchinson of Ellinwood, Kansas; step son, Marc Bauman of Kirkland, Washington; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Ramona, and half sister, Ruby Peter.Celebration of Thomas’ Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; A private family burial will follow at the Grand Center Cemetery northeast of Waldo, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 10:00 AM to Service Time at the Mortuary on Saturday.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Thomas J. Hutchinson

Beverly Lovonne (Charles) Larm, age 79, of Goodland passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

Beverly was born September 9, 1940 to Glen and Marie (Nass) Charles 
in Rocky Ford, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Goodland.&nbsp; 
On September 21, 1958 she married Harvey Larm in Goodland.&nbsp; Beverly 
worked at the Sherman Theater, Model Steam Laundry and at Goodland 
Regional Medical Center in housekeeping for 25 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
knitting and decorative painting.

Preceding her in death are her grandparents; parents; husband, Harvey; daughter, Tammy; and brothers Jimmy and Red.

She is survived by her sister, Twila (Jerry) Scierks of Goodland, KS.

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

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 </figure>Beverly Lovonne (Charles) Larm, age 79, of Goodland passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;Beverly was born September 9, 1940 to Glen and Marie (Nass) Charles 
in Rocky Ford, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in Goodland.&nbsp; 
On September 21, 1958 she married Harvey Larm in Goodland.&nbsp; Beverly 
worked at the Sherman Theater, Model Steam Laundry and at Goodland 
Regional Medical Center in housekeeping for 25 years.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
knitting and decorative painting.Preceding her in death are her grandparents; parents; husband, Harvey; daughter, Tammy; and brothers Jimmy and Red.She is survived by her sister, Twila (Jerry) Scierks of Goodland, KS.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Beverly-Larm">HERE</a> for service details.

Beverly Lovonne (Charles) Larm

Delmar D. Post, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; 

He was born on March 7, 1939 in Osborne, Kansas, the son of James O. &amp; Lenna Gregory Post.&nbsp; Delmar was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1964.&nbsp; He ran the Deep Rock Service Station in Scott City for many years and then worked for Ashley Luke for 28 1/2 years.

He was a US Army Veteran serving from 1961 until 1963 and was a member of the VFW.

Survivors include his Son - Doug &amp; Donna Post of Anderson, South Carolina, Three Brothers - Doyle Post of Plainville, Kansas, Edson Post of Bel Aire, Kansas, Charles Post of Concordia, Kansas, Two Grandsons - Brian Post and Joshua Post of ANderson, South Carolina and numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Three Brothers - Ronald Post, James Post, Emery Post and One Sister - Vola Collins.

Memorial Funeralservices will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:00a.m at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Ron Post&nbsp; presiding.&nbsp;

Private Family Inurnment will be in the Plainville Cemetery in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home or Scott County Hospital Rehab Unit in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Delmar D. Post, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Western Plains Medical Complex in Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 7, 1939 in Osborne, Kansas, the son of James O. &amp; Lenna Gregory Post.&nbsp; Delmar was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1964.&nbsp; He ran the Deep Rock Service Station in Scott City for many years and then worked for Ashley Luke for 28 1/2 years.He was a US Army Veteran serving from 1961 until 1963 and was a member of the VFW.Survivors include his Son - Doug &amp; Donna Post of Anderson, South Carolina, Three Brothers - Doyle Post of Plainville, Kansas, Edson Post of Bel Aire, Kansas, Charles Post of Concordia, Kansas, Two Grandsons - Brian Post and Joshua Post of ANderson, South Carolina and numerous Nieces &amp; Nephews.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Three Brothers - Ronald Post, James Post, Emery Post and One Sister - Vola Collins.Memorial Funeralservices will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 10:00a.m at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Ron Post&nbsp; presiding.&nbsp;Private Family Inurnment will be in the Plainville Cemetery in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home or Scott County Hospital Rehab Unit in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.There will be no calling times.

Delmar D. Post

Bentley Albert Pywell, age 56 of Damar, passed away on Sunday, February 
9, 2020. He was born in Great Bend, Kansas on May 22, 1963 to George and
 Carolin (Mongeau) Pywell. Bentley was a lifetime resident of Rooks 
County, growing up in Plainville and graduating from Plainville High 
School with the Class of 1981. After high school he attended Fort Hays 
State University and went on to graduate from NWKS Area Vocational 
Technical School out of Goodland for telecommunications. Bentley moved 
to Wichita where he attended Wichita Tech and completed studies in 
autobody and detailing. 


After returning back home, Bentley worked under the instruction of 
his uncle Sam at Service Rite; he later started his own body shop, 
Pywell Body Shop. He moved into trucking and  started K Bar S Trucking. 
Bentley later worked in the oil field as a Pulling Unit Operator, where 
he mentored many and made numerous lifelong friends. Bentley enjoyed 
racing 3- and 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and sport mods. He loved to 
participate in mud runs and spend time riding 4-wheelers with his 
daughters.


Bentley is survived by his parents, George and Carolin Pywell of 
Zurich; significant other, Melissa White of the home; daughters, Kylee 
Shae Pywell of Plainville, Shelbe (Tanner) Darnell of Plainville, and 
Cassidy Pywell of Palco; sister, Stacey (Chris) Bobek of Denver, CO; 
grandchild, Theodore Darnell; and niece and nephew, Simone and Dalton 
Bobek.


Bentley is preceded in death by an infant son, Ethan Trey Pywell.


A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville with burial to 
follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Palco. Visitation will be held 
on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the funeral home in Plainville from 
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. 


In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bentley Pywell 
Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 
320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Bentley Albert Pywell, age 56 of Damar, passed away on Sunday, February 
9, 2020. He was born in Great Bend, Kansas on May 22, 1963 to George and
 Carolin (Mongeau) Pywell. Bentley was a lifetime resident of Rooks 
County, growing up in Plainville and graduating from Plainville High 
School with the Class of 1981. After high school he attended Fort Hays 
State University and went on to graduate from NWKS Area Vocational 
Technical School out of Goodland for telecommunications. Bentley moved 
to Wichita where he attended Wichita Tech and completed studies in 
autobody and detailing. 
After returning back home, Bentley worked under the instruction of 
his uncle Sam at Service Rite; he later started his own body shop, 
Pywell Body Shop. He moved into trucking and started K Bar S Trucking. 
Bentley later worked in the oil field as a Pulling Unit Operator, where 
he mentored many and made numerous lifelong friends. Bentley enjoyed 
racing 3- and 4-wheelers, motorcycles, and sport mods. He loved to 
participate in mud runs and spend time riding 4-wheelers with his 
daughters.
Bentley is survived by his parents, George and Carolin Pywell of 
Zurich; significant other, Melissa White of the home; daughters, Kylee 
Shae Pywell of Plainville, Shelbe (Tanner) Darnell of Plainville, and 
Cassidy Pywell of Palco; sister, Stacey (Chris) Bobek of Denver, CO; 
grandchild, Theodore Darnell; and niece and nephew, Simone and Dalton 
Bobek.
Bentley is preceded in death by an infant son, Ethan Trey Pywell.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville with burial to 
follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery in Palco. Visitation will be held 
on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the funeral home in Plainville from 
2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Bentley Pywell 
Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 
320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

Bentley A. Pywell

Isabel L. Finch, age  79, died on February 8, 2020 at the Carr House in Derby, Kansas.  She was born on August 29, 1940 in Logan County, Kansas, the daughter of Roy L. Bartell &amp; Lena L. (Hinton) Bartell.  She spent her childhood years in the Logan County area. Isabel spent time  with a special family in the Russell Springs Area, Abe &amp; Ruby Dirks and their daughter Bonnie.

On March 1, 1956 she married Orman Chancy Finch in Russell Springs, Kansas.  He preceded her in death on February 21, 2007 in Garden City.

Isabel worked for USD 457 until her retirement.  She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting and being active in the First Christian Church, and spending time with her family.

 Two Daughters:&nbsp; Juanita L. (Ricky) Brammer of Muskogee, Oklahoma

     Bonnie (Steve) Fry of Mullvane, Kansas

 One Brother:&nbsp; &nbsp;Virgil Bartell of Salina, Kansas

 Two Sisters:&nbsp; &nbsp;Delmonta Tholen of Baker Oregon

 Sister in Law:&nbsp; &nbsp;Marlee (Harold) Bray of Chapman, Kansas

 Special Family Members: Bonnie (Ray) Ratzlaff of Moundridge, Kansas 

     Oren Dirks of Russell Springs, Kansas

 Six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10 am - 8 pm at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Garden City.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the First Christian Church at 10 am.

Interment will be at the Gove County Cemetery in Gove County, Kansas on Saturday, February  15, 2020 at 2:00 pm.

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

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 </figure>Isabel L. Finch, age 79, died on February 8, 2020 at the Carr House in Derby, Kansas. She was born on August 29, 1940 in Logan County, Kansas, the daughter of Roy L. Bartell &amp; Lena L. (Hinton) Bartell. She spent her childhood years in the Logan County area. Isabel spent time with a special family in the Russell Springs Area, Abe &amp; Ruby Dirks and their daughter Bonnie.On March 1, 1956 she married Orman Chancy Finch in Russell Springs, Kansas. He preceded her in death on February 21, 2007 in Garden City.Isabel worked for USD 457 until her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, quilting and being active in the First Christian Church, and spending time with her family.Survivors include: Two Daughters:&nbsp; Juanita L. (Ricky) Brammer of Muskogee, Oklahoma Bonnie (Steve) Fry of Mullvane, Kansas One Brother:&nbsp; &nbsp;Virgil Bartell of Salina, Kansas Two Sisters:&nbsp; &nbsp;Delmonta Tholen of Baker Oregon Margaret (Dale) Morse of New Mexico Sister in Law:&nbsp; &nbsp;Marlee (Harold) Bray of Chapman, Kansas Special Family Members: Bonnie (Ray) Ratzlaff of Moundridge, Kansas Oren Dirks of Russell Springs, Kansas Six grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers.Visitation will be held on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10 am - 8 pm at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Garden City.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the First Christian Church at 10 am.Interment will be at the Gove County Cemetery in Gove County, Kansas on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm.Memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers to the First Christian Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Isabel L. Finch

Albert Bernard Biel Jr., age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.   Albert was born December 21, 1926 on the Biel family homestead near Marienthal, Kansas, the son of Albert B. &amp; Ida ( Kreutzer) Biel, Sr.   A lifetime resident of Wichita County, Jr. enjoyed a satisfying, simple life of farming and raising a family on the homestead until moving into Leoti in 1994.  

Jr. was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas, serving on the Building Committee of the present church.  He served his country in the United States Army with the 1st Calvary Division, primarily in the Japanese theater from March of 1945 until his separation in November of 1946.   He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Marienthal, Kansas, and the V.F.W. of Garden City, Kansas.

On October 21, 1952 he married Johanna Kessler at Marienthal, Kansas.

Jr.’s surviving family include his wife - Johanna Biel of Leoti, Kansas, his children- Ron &amp; Verla Biel, Stan &amp; Sherry Biel, Bonnie &amp; Perry Owens and Delores &amp; Delmer Hembree all of Leoti, Kansas.  Thirteen grandchildren, Twenty-three great grandchildren and two step grandchildren, his brother- Eugene &amp; Billie Biel and sisters, Marquerite Berning and Kathryn Berning both of Leoti, Kansas.

His parents, a sister, Doris Mayer and brother, James Biel precede him in death.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas.  Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Friday, February 14, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail from Fort Riley, Kansas. 

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

Memorials may be given to the Leoti EMT’s or the Museum of the Great Plains in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Albert Bernard Biel Jr., age 93, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Albert was born December 21, 1926 on the Biel family homestead near Marienthal, Kansas, the son of Albert B. &amp; Ida ( Kreutzer) Biel, Sr. A lifetime resident of Wichita County, Jr. enjoyed a satisfying, simple life of farming and raising a family on the homestead until moving into Leoti in 1994. Jr. was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas, serving on the Building Committee of the present church. He served his country in the United States Army with the 1st Calvary Division, primarily in the Japanese theater from March of 1945 until his separation in November of 1946. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus in Marienthal, Kansas, and the V.F.W. of Garden City, Kansas.On October 21, 1952 he married Johanna Kessler at Marienthal, Kansas.Jr.’s surviving family include his wife - Johanna Biel of Leoti, Kansas, his children- Ron &amp; Verla Biel, Stan &amp; Sherry Biel, Bonnie &amp; Perry Owens and Delores &amp; Delmer Hembree all of Leoti, Kansas. Thirteen grandchildren, Twenty-three great grandchildren and two step grandchildren, his brother- Eugene &amp; Billie Biel and sisters, Marquerite Berning and Kathryn Berning both of Leoti, Kansas.His parents, a sister, Doris Mayer and brother, James Biel precede him in death.Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Thursday, February 13, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Friday, February 14, 2020 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery with military honors provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Detail from Fort Riley, Kansas. Friends may call from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Leoti EMT’s or the Museum of the Great Plains in care of the funeral home.

Albert Bernard Biel Jr.

Roberta J. “Bert” Brack, 87, passed away February 10, 2020, at 
Leisure Homestead, St. John. She was born January 26, 1933, in Great 
Bend, to Robert Michael and Mary Jane (Boyle) Spitzmiller. Bert married 
Daylon Laverne Brack August 18, 1952, in Great Bend, and later divorced.

Bert, a life time resident of Great Bend, was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Great Bend Desk and Derrick and the Great 
Bend Saddle Club. During her employment career, she worked for Fuller 
Brush Industries, Insurance Unlimited, Crawford and Company, then 
retired from the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. Following 
her retirement, she enjoyed her part time employment at the Kansas 
Wetlands Education Center. Bert was known for her lifetime equine 
passion, enjoying fellowship with other members of the Great Bend Saddle
 Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Cathy Vonfeldt of Great Bend; one 
son, Gary Brack of Wichita; six grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Shaunta, 
Lavenia, Lance and Makishia; and 17 great grandchildren. Bert was 
preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Chester Smith; and two 
brothers, Robert Michael “Mike” Spitzmiller and John Henry “Jack” 
Spitzmiller.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 10:30 
a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. 
Barbara Jones presiding. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Pawnee Rock 
Cemetery, Pawnee Rock. The register book will be available to sign 10:00
 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home. A
 memorial fund has been designated for Golden Belt Humane Society, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581458567733.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Roberta J. “Bert” Brack, 87, passed away February 10, 2020, at 
Leisure Homestead, St. John. She was born January 26, 1933, in Great 
Bend, to Robert Michael and Mary Jane (Boyle) Spitzmiller. Bert married 
Daylon Laverne Brack August 18, 1952, in Great Bend, and later divorced.Bert, a life time resident of Great Bend, was a member of Trinity 
Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Great Bend Desk and Derrick and the Great 
Bend Saddle Club. During her employment career, she worked for Fuller 
Brush Industries, Insurance Unlimited, Crawford and Company, then 
retired from the Great Bend Convention and Visitors Bureau. Following 
her retirement, she enjoyed her part time employment at the Kansas 
Wetlands Education Center. Bert was known for her lifetime equine 
passion, enjoying fellowship with other members of the Great Bend Saddle
 Club.Survivors include one daughter, Cathy Vonfeldt of Great Bend; one 
son, Gary Brack of Wichita; six grandchildren, Jason, Jared, Shaunta, 
Lavenia, Lance and Makishia; and 17 great grandchildren. Bert was 
preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, Chester Smith; and two 
brothers, Robert Michael “Mike” Spitzmiller and John Henry “Jack” 
Spitzmiller.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 10:30 
a.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. 
Barbara Jones presiding. Inurnment will be 1:30 p.m. at Pawnee Rock 
Cemetery, Pawnee Rock. The register book will be available to sign 10:00
 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home. A
 memorial fund has been designated for Golden Belt Humane Society, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Roberta J. 'Bert' Brack

Edna Klema, 94, passed away on February 10, 2020, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. She was born on January 8, 1926 at Wilson, to Edward Adolph 
&amp; Ethel Mary (Miller) Macek. She married John A. Klema on July 26, 
1949, at Wilson. He survives.

Coming from Ellsworth in 1960, Edna is a Great Bend resident. She was
 the billing clerk at Fuller Brush until she retired in 1997 and was a 
teacher for 5 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. She loved her flowers and 
gardening, cooking and baking, as well as traveling. She especially 
loved her family.

Survivors include, her husband John Klema of the home; two daughters,
 Judy Ochs and husband Frank, and Carol Wiesner and husband Kevin, all 
of Great Bend; a daughter in law, Verna Klema of Hoisington; a brother, 
Eugene Macek of Wilson; five grandchildren, Brandon Ochs and wife 
Melissa, Brett Ochs and wife Cindy, Blake Ochs and wife Shelby, Shelby 
Wiesner and Becky Milsap; eleven great grandchildren; and many nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Rick 
Klema.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and
 Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
in Great Bend. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581448737878.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edna Klema, 94, passed away on February 10, 2020, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. She was born on January 8, 1926 at Wilson, to Edward Adolph 
&amp; Ethel Mary (Miller) Macek. She married John A. Klema on July 26, 
1949, at Wilson. He survives.Coming from Ellsworth in 1960, Edna is a Great Bend resident. She was
 the billing clerk at Fuller Brush until she retired in 1997 and was a 
teacher for 5 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. She loved her flowers and 
gardening, cooking and baking, as well as traveling. She especially 
loved her family.Survivors include, her husband John Klema of the home; two daughters,
 Judy Ochs and husband Frank, and Carol Wiesner and husband Kevin, all 
of Great Bend; a daughter in law, Verna Klema of Hoisington; a brother, 
Eugene Macek of Wilson; five grandchildren, Brandon Ochs and wife 
Melissa, Brett Ochs and wife Cindy, Blake Ochs and wife Shelby, Shelby 
Wiesner and Becky Milsap; eleven great grandchildren; and many nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Rick 
Klema.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, February 14, 
2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and
 Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church 
in Great Bend. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Edna Klema

Warren Henry “Hank” Robertson, 81, of Tribune, Kansas passed away on February 8th, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita Kansas, after a short but fierce battle with lymphoma.

Hank was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma on December 2nd, 1938 to parents Mary Elizabeth (Irion) &amp; Eugene Oral Robertson.  He grew up on a farm in Harper County Oklahoma and attended high school in Buffalo, Oklahoma graduating in 1956.  Hank grew up participating in FFA, football, and land judging.

Hank attended Northwestern State College in Alva, OK for one year where he met the love of his life, Alice McKinney.  Hank and Alice transferred to Southwestern Oklahoma State University the next year, in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, in 1961. Hank married Alice Gwen McKinney of Englewood, Kansas on April 5th, 1958.  Their wedding was held at the United Methodist Church in Englewood, Kansas.

Hanks first job out of Pharmacy School was in Yukon, Oklahoma, followed by a year in Liberal, Kansas before moving to Dodge City working at Palace Drug.  In 1965 Hank and Alice moved to Tribune, Kansas where they purchased Richardson Rexall Drug later becoming Robertson Drug which they owned for 25 years. Hank also partnered with his lifelong friend, Waldo Hale at Hamilton County Drug.  During this time Hank and Alice also started a farming operation, which continues today.  Hank held a pharmacy license in Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas receiving his 50-year pin from the Kansas and Oklahoma Boards of Pharmacy.  Hank practiced pharmacy for 59 years.

Hank enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying, going to the lake, and his grandchildren.  He worked hard and loved farming, driving his truck and tractor, which he did right up to the end of his life.  He was involved in many organizations and activities including Greeley County School Board, Kansas Livestock Association, Elks Club, Rotary, Dance Club, and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Deans Club.

Hank is survived by his children, Barb &amp; Darrel Johnson Bentonville, Arkansas.  Mark &amp; Judy Robertson, Tribune, Kansas. Scot &amp; Lisa Robertson, Tribune, Kansas and Jena &amp; Jonathan Brunswig, Scott City, Kansas.  Grandchildren: Clint &amp; Amanda Johnson, Cole Robertson, Shanon &amp; Cale Miller, Clay and Megan Robertson, Carly &amp; Nathan Larson, Megan Robertson, Katelyn Robertson, Reid Brunswig, Allison Brunswig, and Canon Brunswig. Also, one great granddaughter Madilyn Miller.  He is survived by one brother, Leland Robertson and one sister, Mary Aurel Dahlstrom.  Hank is preceded in death by his wife Alice Robertson, his parents, one brother, Calvin Robertson, and one granddaughter Jenny Johnson.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm (MST) Thursday, February 13th, at the Greeley County Cemetery at Tribune, Kansas with Jerry Young officiating.  Friends and family will gather at St Joseph’s Parish Hall following graveside services. Hank will be greatly missed by his friends and family.  Friends may call from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 12th, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Henry Robertson Memorial.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581429529916.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Warren Henry “Hank” Robertson, 81, of Tribune, Kansas passed away on February 8th, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita Kansas, after a short but fierce battle with lymphoma.Hank was born in Buffalo, Oklahoma on December 2nd, 1938 to parents Mary Elizabeth (Irion) &amp; Eugene Oral Robertson. He grew up on a farm in Harper County Oklahoma and attended high school in Buffalo, Oklahoma graduating in 1956. Hank grew up participating in FFA, football, and land judging.Hank attended Northwestern State College in Alva, OK for one year where he met the love of his life, Alice McKinney. Hank and Alice transferred to Southwestern Oklahoma State University the next year, in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy, in 1961. Hank married Alice Gwen McKinney of Englewood, Kansas on April 5th, 1958. Their wedding was held at the United Methodist Church in Englewood, Kansas.Hanks first job out of Pharmacy School was in Yukon, Oklahoma, followed by a year in Liberal, Kansas before moving to Dodge City working at Palace Drug. In 1965 Hank and Alice moved to Tribune, Kansas where they purchased Richardson Rexall Drug later becoming Robertson Drug which they owned for 25 years. Hank also partnered with his lifelong friend, Waldo Hale at Hamilton County Drug. During this time Hank and Alice also started a farming operation, which continues today. Hank held a pharmacy license in Oklahoma, Colorado and Kansas receiving his 50-year pin from the Kansas and Oklahoma Boards of Pharmacy. Hank practiced pharmacy for 59 years.Hank enjoyed hunting, fishing, flying, going to the lake, and his grandchildren. He worked hard and loved farming, driving his truck and tractor, which he did right up to the end of his life. He was involved in many organizations and activities including Greeley County School Board, Kansas Livestock Association, Elks Club, Rotary, Dance Club, and the University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Deans Club.Hank is survived by his children, Barb &amp; Darrel Johnson Bentonville, Arkansas. Mark &amp; Judy Robertson, Tribune, Kansas. Scot &amp; Lisa Robertson, Tribune, Kansas and Jena &amp; Jonathan Brunswig, Scott City, Kansas. Grandchildren: Clint &amp; Amanda Johnson, Cole Robertson, Shanon &amp; Cale Miller, Clay and Megan Robertson, Carly &amp; Nathan Larson, Megan Robertson, Katelyn Robertson, Reid Brunswig, Allison Brunswig, and Canon Brunswig. Also, one great granddaughter Madilyn Miller. He is survived by one brother, Leland Robertson and one sister, Mary Aurel Dahlstrom. Hank is preceded in death by his wife Alice Robertson, his parents, one brother, Calvin Robertson, and one granddaughter Jenny Johnson.Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm (MST) Thursday, February 13th, at the Greeley County Cemetery at Tribune, Kansas with Jerry Young officiating. Friends and family will gather at St Joseph’s Parish Hall following graveside services. Hank will be greatly missed by his friends and family. Friends may call from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesday, February 12th, at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Henry Robertson Memorial.

Warren Henry 'Hank' Robertson

Katherina Ann “Kat” Smades, 47, passed away February 10, 2020, following
 a brief battle with cancer, at her home in Great Bend. Kat was born 
July 8, 1972, at Garden City.

Kat had been a Great Bend resident 
since 2007, coming from Leoti, Deerfield and Garden City. She served her
 country honorable in the U.S. Army. She was a member of the Catholic 
faith. Kat enjoyed shooting, hunting, watching movies and loved playing 
softball and volleyball. 

Survivors include, her companion of the
 home, Jesse R. Defenbaugh; and two daughters, Autumn Smades of Hays and
 Summer Smades of Leoti; and one brother, Louis Michael "Trea" Zellner, 
III. of Hugoton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy (Heili) 
Zellner Gillock and step father, Myron Gillock. 

Funeral service 
will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, 
with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North, Great Bend, with military honors conducted by American 
Legion Riders and Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00
 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, and 9:00 a.m. to service time, 
Friday, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be 
directed to Katherina "Kat" Smades Funeral Expense Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581448692270.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Katherina Ann “Kat” Smades, 47, passed away February 10, 2020, following
 a brief battle with cancer, at her home in Great Bend. Kat was born 
July 8, 1972, at Garden City.Kat had been a Great Bend resident 
since 2007, coming from Leoti, Deerfield and Garden City. She served her
 country honorable in the U.S. Army. She was a member of the Catholic 
faith. Kat enjoyed shooting, hunting, watching movies and loved playing 
softball and volleyball. Survivors include, her companion of the
 home, Jesse R. Defenbaugh; and two daughters, Autumn Smades of Hays and
 Summer Smades of Leoti; and one brother, Louis Michael "Trea" Zellner, 
III. of Hugoton. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nancy (Heili) 
Zellner Gillock and step father, Myron Gillock. Funeral service 
will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, February 14, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, 
with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North, Great Bend, with military honors conducted by American 
Legion Riders and Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00
 p.m., Thursday, February 13, 2020, and 9:00 a.m. to service time, 
Friday, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be 
directed to Katherina "Kat" Smades Funeral Expense Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Katherina Ann 'Kat' Smades

Beverly A. Martin, 84, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Smith County Health and Rehab.


  Beverly was born August 22, 1935 in Ft. Collins, CO, the daughter of 
Lasher L. and Ethel (Russell) Kelley.&nbsp; On February 12, 1954 she married 
Eldon K. “Stub” Martin in Kensington, KS, to this union they were 
blessed with four children, Jeff, Rick, Linda and Mitch.

  She 
was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Donald Kelley, 
two sisters, Lila “Pat” Gillian and Shirley Husson, a son Jeff Martin 
and a grandson Adam Martin.

  Beverly is survived by her 
husband Stub Martin of Smith Center; two sons, Rick (Tishia) Martin of 
Derby, Mitch Martin of Smith Center; a daughter Linda (Doug Guidry) 
Carswell of Smith Center; a daughter-in-law, Lydia Martin of Grand 
Junction, CO; a sister Faun Bolton of Smith Center; two sisters-in-law, 
Bernadine Duntz and Donna Martin both of Smith Center, eight 
grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

  A celebration 
of Beverly’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 
2020 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center with
 Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family
 present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. 
Memorials may be given to Angelman Syndrome Foundation and can be sent 
in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581698511550.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly A. Martin, 84, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Smith County Health and Rehab.
 Beverly was born August 22, 1935 in Ft. Collins, CO, the daughter of 
Lasher L. and Ethel (Russell) Kelley.&nbsp; On February 12, 1954 she married 
Eldon K. “Stub” Martin in Kensington, KS, to this union they were 
blessed with four children, Jeff, Rick, Linda and Mitch. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother Donald Kelley, 
two sisters, Lila “Pat” Gillian and Shirley Husson, a son Jeff Martin 
and a grandson Adam Martin. Beverly is survived by her 
husband Stub Martin of Smith Center; two sons, Rick (Tishia) Martin of 
Derby, Mitch Martin of Smith Center; a daughter Linda (Doug Guidry) 
Carswell of Smith Center; a daughter-in-law, Lydia Martin of Grand 
Junction, CO; a sister Faun Bolton of Smith Center; two sisters-in-law, 
Bernadine Duntz and Donna Martin both of Smith Center, eight 
grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren. A celebration 
of Beverly’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 13, 
2020 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center with
 Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on 
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family
 present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral 
chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center, KS. 
Memorials may be given to Angelman Syndrome Foundation and can be sent 
in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beverly A. Martin

Phillipsburg resident Ralph H. Fink passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 75.&nbsp;

He was born January 5, 1945 in Smith Center, KS the son of Edward L., Sr. and Martha (Huskey) Fink.&nbsp; He was an US Army Vietnam Veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Sheila of Phillipsburg; 4 daughters, Sonja Kinter and Stacy Solida, both of Phillipsburg, Aimee Weinbrenner of Inman, KS and Lisa Fink of Omaha, NE; a son, Lonnie Fink of Phillipsburg; and 16 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mr. Fink will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Ladies Guild or Remembering Ron Schneider Cancer Memorial.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/2/1581453619987.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Ralph H. Fink passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 75.&nbsp;He was born January 5, 1945 in Smith Center, KS the son of Edward L., Sr. and Martha (Huskey) Fink.&nbsp; He was an US Army Vietnam Veteran.Survivors include his wife, Sheila of Phillipsburg; 4 daughters, Sonja Kinter and Stacy Solida, both of Phillipsburg, Aimee Weinbrenner of Inman, KS and Lisa Fink of Omaha, NE; a son, Lonnie Fink of Phillipsburg; and 16 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.Mr. Fink will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Lutheran Ladies Guild or Remembering Ron Schneider Cancer Memorial.

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