Phyllis
 A. Leiker, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, January 30, 
2020.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-3:00 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 
the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, KS.&nbsp; Memorial 
contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House.

Phyllis was born July 3, 1935, in 
Carbondale, IL. She was a registered nurse for many years retiring in 
1985.&nbsp; Phyllis was an Army wife, following her husband's military 
career.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlyn James Leiker.&nbsp;
 She is survived by her children Mark (Alisa) Leiker, Leasa (Jeff) 
Richardson, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Phyllis
 A. Leiker, 84, of Overland Park, KS, passed away Thursday, January 30, 
2020.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 1-3:00 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 
the Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia Street, Lenexa, KS.&nbsp; Memorial 
contributions may be made to Kansas City Hospice House.Phyllis was born July 3, 1935, in 
Carbondale, IL. She was a registered nurse for many years retiring in 
1985.&nbsp; Phyllis was an Army wife, following her husband's military 
career.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, Merlyn James Leiker.&nbsp;
 She is survived by her children Mark (Alisa) Leiker, Leasa (Jeff) 
Richardson, 3 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Phyllis A. Leiker

Lester Dean Betts, age 82, of McCook NE, a beloved husband, father, 
brother, grandfather and friend, passed away on January 29, 2020 at 
Kearney Regional Health in Kearney, NE.

Lester was born to Martin and Elsie (Miller) Betts on May 13, 1937 in
 Dorrance, KS.&nbsp; He was one of seven children who attended school at 
Dorrance.&nbsp; Following high school, he played football at Dodge City 
Junior College.

Lester married Marilyn (Herbel) Betts on October 21, 1956.&nbsp; The 
couple was blessed with two children; son, Leslie and daughter, 
Lorenda.&nbsp; Lester enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his
 country for two years, which included service on the aircraft carrier 
USS Ticonderoga.&nbsp; Lester spent all his life in the oilfields, working 
with Gore Oil Company until his retirement in 2000.&nbsp; After retirement, 
he spent many years farming and raising cattle.&nbsp;

Lester was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in McCook.&nbsp; He was 
also a lifetime member of the Russell V.F.W Post 6240 and the Heritage 
Antique Tractor Club.&nbsp; One of his most memorable moments was when he was
 a player on the Dorrance High School State Championship Basketball Team
 of 1956.&nbsp; Throughout his life, Lester enjoyed hunting and fishing.&nbsp;

Lester was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Marvin, 
Athol, Leroy and Edward Betts; and his two sisters; Imogene Galliart and
 Verba Gilmore.&nbsp;

Those left to celebrate his life include his wife of 63 years, 
Marilyn Betts of McCook; son, Leslie (Lorie) Betts of Dorrance, KS; 
daughter, Lorenda (Steve) Forbes of Beaver City, NE; five grandchildren,
 Jake, Krystle, Autumn, Nicole and Sarah; and five great grandchildren, 
Aiden, Noah, Amea, Kenya and Amelia.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.carpenterbreland.com/obituary/Lester-Betts">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lester Dean Betts, age 82, of McCook NE, a beloved husband, father, 
brother, grandfather and friend, passed away on January 29, 2020 at 
Kearney Regional Health in Kearney, NE.Lester was born to Martin and Elsie (Miller) Betts on May 13, 1937 in
 Dorrance, KS.&nbsp; He was one of seven children who attended school at 
Dorrance.&nbsp; Following high school, he played football at Dodge City 
Junior College.Lester married Marilyn (Herbel) Betts on October 21, 1956.&nbsp; The 
couple was blessed with two children; son, Leslie and daughter, 
Lorenda.&nbsp; Lester enlisted in the United States Navy, proudly serving his
 country for two years, which included service on the aircraft carrier 
USS Ticonderoga.&nbsp; Lester spent all his life in the oilfields, working 
with Gore Oil Company until his retirement in 2000.&nbsp; After retirement, 
he spent many years farming and raising cattle.&nbsp;Lester was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in McCook.&nbsp; He was 
also a lifetime member of the Russell V.F.W Post 6240 and the Heritage 
Antique Tractor Club.&nbsp; One of his most memorable moments was when he was
 a player on the Dorrance High School State Championship Basketball Team
 of 1956.&nbsp; Throughout his life, Lester enjoyed hunting and fishing.&nbsp;Lester was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Marvin, 
Athol, Leroy and Edward Betts; and his two sisters; Imogene Galliart and
 Verba Gilmore.&nbsp;Those left to celebrate his life include his wife of 63 years, 
Marilyn Betts of McCook; son, Leslie (Lorie) Betts of Dorrance, KS; 
daughter, Lorenda (Steve) Forbes of Beaver City, NE; five grandchildren,
 Jake, Krystle, Autumn, Nicole and Sarah; and five great grandchildren, 
Aiden, Noah, Amea, Kenya and Amelia.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.carpenterbreland.com/obituary/Lester-Betts">HERE</a> for service details.

Lester Dean Betts

Our
 foundation, our strength, our wisdom, our mother; Lita Jeannine (Scoby)
 Pfeifer, 87, passed away November 20, 2019 from influenza at Capital 
Medical Center in Olympia, Washington, after a brave and courageous 
battle with lung cancer and COPD.

Mom
 was born October 19, 1932, in St. Francis, Kansas to Lyle and Twila 
Scoby. She lost her parents at a young age and was raised by her 
grandparents, Henry and Lucinda Schaefer. In her early years, the family
 moved to Utica, Kansas and then later to Hays, Kansas, where she went 
to high school, attended Fort Hays State University, met and married her
 first love and our father, Callistus M. Pfeifer. Together they raised 
eight children. Mom owned and operated the House of Color and sold real 
estate in Hays, until she moved to Olympia in 1989, where she lived 
until her passing.

Along
 with her parents and grandparents, Mom was preceded in death by our 
father, Callistus M. Pfeifer; her sister, Connie Balzerick; and 
brother-in-law, Bob Balzerick.

Mom
 will be greatly missed by her children, Linda (Bill) Hall, Rhonda 
(Bill) Stowe, Diana (Rich) Sanders, Sharon (Steve) Brackney, Lance 
(Thea) Pfeifer, Lori (Michael) Chiechi, Lisa (Paul) McLain, and DeAun 
Pfeifer; grandchildren, Courtney (Wendy) Hall, Brian (Julee) Hall, Cole 
(Julie) Sanders, Lane Sanders, Jessica (Nate) Turner, Stacey (Lindsey) 
Binder, Lindsay Binder,

&nbsp;Jordona
 (Thomas) Pfeifer, Tessa (Greg) Pfeifer, Mackenzie Pfeifer, Elijah 
Pfeifer, Emily Chiechi, Anna Payne, Graden Payne, Madison Stanley, 
Kaiden Skinner and Myles Pfeifer; and great-grandchildren, Apollonia 
Hall, Sutton Hall and Calder Hall. Mom is also survived by her brother, 
Richard (Ronda) Scoby; and niece, Robbie (Randy) Rotschafer.

Mom's
 passion for life was all consuming. She loved family gatherings, warm 
sunshine, the smell of fresh cut grass, and BBQ's. She loved a good 
glass of wine, martinis on special occasions,’50s music, crossword 
puzzles, and was always, always up for a good game of poker!

Mom's
 contagious laugh while telling a joke or story, her sound advice to 
anyone in need, her sharp as a tack mind and memory, and her unwavering,
 unconditional love will forever be missed, but will forever be carried 
in the hearts and memories of all who knew and loved her.

A mass at St. Joseph's Church in Hays will be held June 20, at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will 

follow
 at the Victoria Cemetery. Afterwards, the family will host a 
celebration of life gathering at Gella's restaurant in Hays from 1:00 
p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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 </figure>Our
 foundation, our strength, our wisdom, our mother; Lita Jeannine (Scoby)
 Pfeifer, 87, passed away November 20, 2019 from influenza at Capital 
Medical Center in Olympia, Washington, after a brave and courageous 
battle with lung cancer and COPD.Mom
 was born October 19, 1932, in St. Francis, Kansas to Lyle and Twila 
Scoby. She lost her parents at a young age and was raised by her 
grandparents, Henry and Lucinda Schaefer. In her early years, the family
 moved to Utica, Kansas and then later to Hays, Kansas, where she went 
to high school, attended Fort Hays State University, met and married her
 first love and our father, Callistus M. Pfeifer. Together they raised 
eight children. Mom owned and operated the House of Color and sold real 
estate in Hays, until she moved to Olympia in 1989, where she lived 
until her passing.Along
 with her parents and grandparents, Mom was preceded in death by our 
father, Callistus M. Pfeifer; her sister, Connie Balzerick; and 
brother-in-law, Bob Balzerick.Mom
 will be greatly missed by her children, Linda (Bill) Hall, Rhonda 
(Bill) Stowe, Diana (Rich) Sanders, Sharon (Steve) Brackney, Lance 
(Thea) Pfeifer, Lori (Michael) Chiechi, Lisa (Paul) McLain, and DeAun 
Pfeifer; grandchildren, Courtney (Wendy) Hall, Brian (Julee) Hall, Cole 
(Julie) Sanders, Lane Sanders, Jessica (Nate) Turner, Stacey (Lindsey) 
Binder, Lindsay Binder,&nbsp;Jordona
 (Thomas) Pfeifer, Tessa (Greg) Pfeifer, Mackenzie Pfeifer, Elijah 
Pfeifer, Emily Chiechi, Anna Payne, Graden Payne, Madison Stanley, 
Kaiden Skinner and Myles Pfeifer; and great-grandchildren, Apollonia 
Hall, Sutton Hall and Calder Hall. Mom is also survived by her brother, 
Richard (Ronda) Scoby; and niece, Robbie (Randy) Rotschafer.Mom's
 passion for life was all consuming. She loved family gatherings, warm 
sunshine, the smell of fresh cut grass, and BBQ's. She loved a good 
glass of wine, martinis on special occasions,’50s music, crossword 
puzzles, and was always, always up for a good game of poker!Mom's
 contagious laugh while telling a joke or story, her sound advice to 
anyone in need, her sharp as a tack mind and memory, and her unwavering,
 unconditional love will forever be missed, but will forever be carried 
in the hearts and memories of all who knew and loved her.A mass at St. Joseph's Church in Hays will be held June 20, at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment will follow
 at the Victoria Cemetery. Afterwards, the family will host a 
celebration of life gathering at Gella's restaurant in Hays from 1:00 
p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Showdown Mom... you have the last deal!<figure>
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 </figure>

Lita Jeannine (Scoby) Pfeifer

Almena resident Enid Foland passed away Feb. 1, 2020 at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, at the age of 94.&nbsp; She was born April 28, 1925 in McCook, NE, the daughter of Walter &amp; Olive (Wade) McGee.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Donaldson of Almena; her stepson, Gene Foland of Berryton, KS; 2 stepdaughters, Carolyn Foland of Sacramento, CA &amp; Nancy Engler of Topeka, KS; 1 grandson; 6 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; &amp; 9 step great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena, with Pastor Ron Martin officiating. &nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 5:00 Tuesday &amp; Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions can be made to the Prairie Dog Press.&nbsp;

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Almena resident Enid Foland passed away Feb. 1, 2020 at the Norton County Hospital, Norton, at the age of 94.&nbsp; She was born April 28, 1925 in McCook, NE, the daughter of Walter &amp; Olive (Wade) McGee.Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Donaldson of Almena; her stepson, Gene Foland of Berryton, KS; 2 stepdaughters, Carolyn Foland of Sacramento, CA &amp; Nancy Engler of Topeka, KS; 1 grandson; 6 step grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; &amp; 9 step great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Graveside services will be held Thursday, Feb. 6 at 11:30 a.m. in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena, with Pastor Ron Martin officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 5:00 Tuesday &amp; Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.&nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made to the Prairie Dog Press.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Enid Foland

Donald Arthur Fred Wiechman, age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.  He was born on June 7, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John and Hilda Koch Wiechman.  A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a farmer, excellent woodworker, and an avid Scott City Beavers supporter.

He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas and was an Army National Guardsman for six years.

On September 28, 1958 he married Marlo Nickelson in Scott City, Kansas.  She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Marlo Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Troy &amp; Tina Wiechman of Sterling Heights, Michigan, One Daughter - Zoe &amp; Lyman Bowling of Winfield, Kansas, One Brother - Jerry &amp; Joyce Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - LaVera King of Scott City, Kansas, Velda &amp; Milt Riddiough of Scott City, Kansas, Seven Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Brothers - Marvin Wiechman and Martin Wiechman, Two Sisters - Geneva Faurot and LuElla Erskin.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Warren Prochnow presiding. 

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

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Scott Community Foundation for an athletic scholarship in Don’s name in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Donald Arthur Fred Wiechman, age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on June 7, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John and Hilda Koch Wiechman. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he was a farmer, excellent woodworker, and an avid Scott City Beavers supporter.He was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas and was an Army National Guardsman for six years.On September 28, 1958 he married Marlo Nickelson in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Marlo Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Troy &amp; Tina Wiechman of Sterling Heights, Michigan, One Daughter - Zoe &amp; Lyman Bowling of Winfield, Kansas, One Brother - Jerry &amp; Joyce Wiechman of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - LaVera King of Scott City, Kansas, Velda &amp; Milt Riddiough of Scott City, Kansas, Seven Grandchildren and Two Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Brothers - Marvin Wiechman and Martin Wiechman, Two Sisters - Geneva Faurot and LuElla Erskin.Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Warren Prochnow presiding. Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas. Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Holy Cross Lutheran Church or Scott Community Foundation for an athletic scholarship in Don’s name in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Donald Arthur Fred Wiechman

Eleanor I. (Ellie) Pitts, 85, passed away January 30, 2020 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born June 16, 1934 in Hodgeman County, the daughter of Harry 
B. and Mildred Hull Hamm.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a retired 
cook for the Jetmore High School.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion 
Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the Haun Museum, all of Jetmore.

On August 3, 1953, she married Norman Pitts in Las Vegas, NM.&nbsp; He survives.

Other survivors include: son, Jesse W. (Peggy). Pitts, Jetmore, KS; 
four daughters, Sherry J. (Scott) Childers, Blytheville, AR, Diana R. 
Salmans (Greg) and Beverly D. (Ken) Kellenberger, both of Claremore, OK,
 Rhonda L. (Mike) Cohoon, Cimarron, KS; brother, Gerald Hamm, Grand 
Lake, OK; sister, Karen Millen, Brier, WA; twelve grandchildren and 
twenty-four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clifford Hamm and two sisters, Evelyn Hertel and Betty Blazic.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, 
Jetmore, with Rev. Peter Mtuamwari and Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to the Jetmore United Methodist Church or the 
American Cancer Society in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Eleanor I. (Ellie) Pitts, 85, passed away January 30, 2020 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.She was born June 16, 1934 in Hodgeman County, the daughter of Harry 
B. and Mildred Hull Hamm.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a retired 
cook for the Jetmore High School.She was a member of the United Methodist Church, American Legion 
Auxiliary and a lifetime member of the Haun Museum, all of Jetmore.On August 3, 1953, she married Norman Pitts in Las Vegas, NM.&nbsp; He survives.Other survivors include: son, Jesse W. (Peggy). Pitts, Jetmore, KS; 
four daughters, Sherry J. (Scott) Childers, Blytheville, AR, Diana R. 
Salmans (Greg) and Beverly D. (Ken) Kellenberger, both of Claremore, OK,
 Rhonda L. (Mike) Cohoon, Cimarron, KS; brother, Gerald Hamm, Grand 
Lake, OK; sister, Karen Millen, Brier, WA; twelve grandchildren and 
twenty-four great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Clifford Hamm and two sisters, Evelyn Hertel and Betty Blazic.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at United Methodist Church, 
Jetmore, with Rev. Peter Mtuamwari and Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to the Jetmore United Methodist Church or the 
American Cancer Society in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eleanor I. (Ellie) Pitts

Stephen S. La Bash, Jr. was born December 28th, 1942 in New York City, 
NY to Stephen S. La Bash, Sr. and Margaret M. La Bash. He passed away 
January 27th, 2020 at his home in Oberlin, KS at the age of 77. 


Stephen grew up in Los Angeles, CA, where he attended Loyola 
Catholic High School, the oldest high school in the state of California.
 He later attended Santa Clara University and Georgetown University 
School of Medicine. He served in the United States Army and Air Force 
during the Vietnam War as a Flight Surgeon. Stephen went on to serve for
 over 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Stephen 
practiced medicine as a general surgeon until he retired in 2003. 


Stephen met the love of his life, Judith Christina Scrine of 
Portsmouth, England, in New York City at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Operating
 Room # 12, where she was working as a registered nurse. He married 
Judith on November 15th, 1969 in Nailsea, England.  Stephen and Judith 
went on to raise their three children across the country and the globe, 
while serving in the United States Army. 


While his son was growing up, Stephen volunteered with the Boy 
Scouts of America and at Philmont Boy Scout Camp in New Mexico. He 
supported and encouraged his two daughters’ interests in art, music, and
 the outdoors, including taking them on camping trips and encouraging 
them to work in National Parks during their summer breaks from 
university.  He also took great joy working on his used sailboat, trying
 to continually plug and stay ahead of the seemingly never-ending stream
 of holes that plagued the boat. He learned to fly in St. Francis, KS 
and aviation became one of his great pleasures. He later served in the 
Civil Air Patrol, during which he served a period of time as the Civil 
Air Patrol State Surgeon. 


He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS 
and volunteered with TeamMates, in McCook, NE.  He also volunteered at 
free community healthcare clinics. In his retirement, he studied music 
theory and learned to play the piano and the saxophone, taking regular 
music classes at McCook and Colby Community Colleges and attending 
summer music camps. He also played percussion in the community band.  


Stephen was an avid history buff, including American, military, and 
religious history, with a voracious appetite for history books and 
programs. He also had a long-standing interest in gardening and had been
 planning to start propagating plants from seed over the winter. 


Stephen was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his 
wife Judith and his children Stephen (and Miranda) La Bash of Aiea, 
Hawaii; Heather La Bash of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; Heidi La 
Bash of San Francisco, California; and his three granddaughters: 
Charlotte, Valen and Sabine.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Stephen-S-La-Bash-Jr-MD?obId=10756663#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Stephen S. La Bash, Jr. was born December 28th, 1942 in New York City, 
NY to Stephen S. La Bash, Sr. and Margaret M. La Bash. He passed away 
January 27th, 2020 at his home in Oberlin, KS at the age of 77. 
Stephen grew up in Los Angeles, CA, where he attended Loyola 
Catholic High School, the oldest high school in the state of California.
 He later attended Santa Clara University and Georgetown University 
School of Medicine. He served in the United States Army and Air Force 
during the Vietnam War as a Flight Surgeon. Stephen went on to serve for
 over 20 years, earning the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Stephen 
practiced medicine as a general surgeon until he retired in 2003. 
Stephen met the love of his life, Judith Christina Scrine of 
Portsmouth, England, in New York City at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Operating
 Room # 12, where she was working as a registered nurse. He married 
Judith on November 15th, 1969 in Nailsea, England. Stephen and Judith 
went on to raise their three children across the country and the globe, 
while serving in the United States Army. 
While his son was growing up, Stephen volunteered with the Boy 
Scouts of America and at Philmont Boy Scout Camp in New Mexico. He 
supported and encouraged his two daughters’ interests in art, music, and
 the outdoors, including taking them on camping trips and encouraging 
them to work in National Parks during their summer breaks from 
university. He also took great joy working on his used sailboat, trying
 to continually plug and stay ahead of the seemingly never-ending stream
 of holes that plagued the boat. He learned to fly in St. Francis, KS 
and aviation became one of his great pleasures. He later served in the 
Civil Air Patrol, during which he served a period of time as the Civil 
Air Patrol State Surgeon. 
He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS 
and volunteered with TeamMates, in McCook, NE. He also volunteered at 
free community healthcare clinics. In his retirement, he studied music 
theory and learned to play the piano and the saxophone, taking regular 
music classes at McCook and Colby Community Colleges and attending 
summer music camps. He also played percussion in the community band. 
Stephen was an avid history buff, including American, military, and 
religious history, with a voracious appetite for history books and 
programs. He also had a long-standing interest in gardening and had been
 planning to start propagating plants from seed over the winter. 
Stephen was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his 
wife Judith and his children Stephen (and Miranda) La Bash of Aiea, 
Hawaii; Heather La Bash of Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia; Heidi La 
Bash of San Francisco, California; and his three granddaughters: 
Charlotte, Valen and Sabine.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Stephen-S-La-Bash-Jr-MD?obId=10756663#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Stephen S. La Bash

Betty "Bet" Jean Frump, 67, of Colby, 
passed away Wednesday Jan. 29, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She was 
born July 9, 1952 to Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger of Sterling, Ill.&nbsp;

Bet was known for her love for Christ 
and her family. She never knew a stranger and would welcome anyone into 
her life. Bet always put her family first; she made sure that her kids 
and husband were always taken care of.

It was her love for Jesus that 
instilled a desire to make sure she shared His love with everyone she 
came into contact with.&nbsp; One of the things she loved most was crocheting
 afghans and giving them away to anyone who was in need.&nbsp; She loved 
unconditionally and always strived to make sure everyone knew the love 
that Jesus has for them.&nbsp;

Bet’s life is celebrated by her husband
 Andrew Frump of 22 years.&nbsp; She was a proud mother of four children from
 her first marriage: Melissa and her husband Steve Baldwin of Joliet, 
Ill., Christina and husband Michael Cruse of Dixon, Ill., Douglas 
McDowall of Colby, Kan., Kari and her husband George Trail of Colby.&nbsp; 
Bet was also proud of her eight grandkids and seven great-grandkids.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger. &nbsp;

There will be a service&nbsp;at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2020 at Celebration Community Church in Colby, 1923 South Range Ave.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions can be made to 
Drew Frump to help with medical expenses.&nbsp; They can be mailed to 
Celebration Community Church of Colby.&nbsp;

Flowers may be sent for the family through Purdy Petals in Colby, 785-460-9492.

Hays Memorial Chapel was entrusted with local arrangements.

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 </figure>Betty "Bet" Jean Frump, 67, of Colby, 
passed away Wednesday Jan. 29, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She was 
born July 9, 1952 to Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger of Sterling, Ill.&nbsp;Bet was known for her love for Christ 
and her family. She never knew a stranger and would welcome anyone into 
her life. Bet always put her family first; she made sure that her kids 
and husband were always taken care of.It was her love for Jesus that 
instilled a desire to make sure she shared His love with everyone she 
came into contact with.&nbsp; One of the things she loved most was crocheting
 afghans and giving them away to anyone who was in need.&nbsp; She loved 
unconditionally and always strived to make sure everyone knew the love 
that Jesus has for them.&nbsp;Bet’s life is celebrated by her husband
 Andrew Frump of 22 years.&nbsp; She was a proud mother of four children from
 her first marriage: Melissa and her husband Steve Baldwin of Joliet, 
Ill., Christina and husband Michael Cruse of Dixon, Ill., Douglas 
McDowall of Colby, Kan., Kari and her husband George Trail of Colby.&nbsp; 
Bet was also proud of her eight grandkids and seven great-grandkids.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger. &nbsp;There will be a service&nbsp;at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2020 at Celebration Community Church in Colby, 1923 South Range Ave.&nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made to 
Drew Frump to help with medical expenses.&nbsp; They can be mailed to 
Celebration Community Church of Colby.&nbsp;Flowers may be sent for the family through Purdy Petals in Colby, 785-460-9492.Hays Memorial Chapel was entrusted with local arrangements.

Betty 'Bet' Jean Frump

Charles K. “Chuck” Sproul, 73, Hays, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home.

He was born June 15, 1946 in 
Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of James and Ruby (Ninemire) Sproul.&nbsp; On 
August 28, 1965 he was united in marriage to Virginia L. “Gina” Keller 
in Ellis, and they celebrated over 54 years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a 
farmer, worked for Ellis County Feeders, and was a roustabout in the 
oilfield.&nbsp; Chuck enjoyed racing, hunting, welding, carpentry, and he was
 a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed tinkering and building things.&nbsp; He and
 his wife loved dancing, and he loved his family, grandsons, granddogs 
and animals.

Survivors include his wife; Gina of the
 home, two sons; Kenny Sproul and wife Jodi and Chad Sproul and wife 
Jennifer, all of Hays, a daughter; Deana Sproul of Ellis, two grandsons;
 Dakota Sproul and girlfriend Kaitlyn Richmeier of Hays and Dawson 
Sproul of Stanford, CA, and two brothers; Earl Myers and wife Cheryl of 
Mountainburg, AR and John Munstermann and wife Shelley of Lincoln, NE.

Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service 
time at the chapel.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of 
the High Plains or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Chuck may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Charles K. “Chuck” Sproul, 73, Hays, died Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home.He was born June 15, 1946 in 
Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of James and Ruby (Ninemire) Sproul.&nbsp; On 
August 28, 1965 he was united in marriage to Virginia L. “Gina” Keller 
in Ellis, and they celebrated over 54 years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a 
farmer, worked for Ellis County Feeders, and was a roustabout in the 
oilfield.&nbsp; Chuck enjoyed racing, hunting, welding, carpentry, and he was
 a jack-of-all-trades who enjoyed tinkering and building things.&nbsp; He and
 his wife loved dancing, and he loved his family, grandsons, granddogs 
and animals.Survivors include his wife; Gina of the
 home, two sons; Kenny Sproul and wife Jodi and Chad Sproul and wife 
Jennifer, all of Hays, a daughter; Deana Sproul of Ellis, two grandsons;
 Dakota Sproul and girlfriend Kaitlyn Richmeier of Hays and Dawson 
Sproul of Stanford, CA, and two brothers; Earl Myers and wife Cheryl of 
Mountainburg, AR and John Munstermann and wife Shelley of Lincoln, NE.Memorial Services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 
Pine Street.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service 
time at the chapel.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of 
the High Plains or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Chuck may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Charles K. 'Chuck' Sproul

James Kenneth Madsen, 66, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 31, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Services are pending&nbsp; with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

James Kenneth Madsen, 66, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, January 31, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Services are pending&nbsp; with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

James Kenneth Madsen

Donald “Don” Peach, 91, La Crosse, Kansas, died Friday, January 31, 
2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse.



Born December 1, 1928, in Alexander, Kansas, he was the son of John and 
Mae (Albright) Peach.  He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas.



After service in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1951 to 
1953, Don worked as a skilled auto body repairman. He owned and operated
 Peach Body Shop in La Crosse, until 1975, Peach Auto Salvage and Sales 
in La Crosse, until 1990, and Peach Body Shop until his retirement in 
2000.  Don was involved with farming part time in his early years and 
again after retirement.



Don married Helen Spicka of Timken, Kansas, on April 14, 1953, in La 
Crosse.  They lived their entire sixty-six years together in La Crosse 
and enjoyed camping and fishing with their family.  Don spent many hours
 hunting with his sons and grandsons while teaching them to love nature 
and the outdoors.



Don was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3147, La 
Crosse, and the American Legion Post, Timken.  He was active with the La
 Crosse Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Rush County Fair Board.



Survivors include:  his wife, Helen, of the home; one daughter, Helen 
Petrik, and her husband, Charles Petrik, Manhattan, Kansas; three sons, 
Don Peach, and his wife, Susan Collins Peach, Elbert, Colorado,  Ron 
Peach, Manhattan, Kansas, and Mike Peach, and his wife, Mary Beth Peach,
 La Crosse, Kansas; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two 
brothers, Orlando Peach, La Crosse, Kansas, and David Peach, Inman, 
Kansas.



He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Isabelle Litzenberger.



A private family service will be held at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, with military honors.



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



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


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 </figure>Donald “Don” Peach, 91, La Crosse, Kansas, died Friday, January 31, 
2020, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse.

Born December 1, 1928, in Alexander, Kansas, he was the son of John and 
Mae (Albright) Peach. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, 
Kansas.

After service in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1951 to 
1953, Don worked as a skilled auto body repairman. He owned and operated
 Peach Body Shop in La Crosse, until 1975, Peach Auto Salvage and Sales 
in La Crosse, until 1990, and Peach Body Shop until his retirement in 
2000. Don was involved with farming part time in his early years and 
again after retirement.

Don married Helen Spicka of Timken, Kansas, on April 14, 1953, in La 
Crosse. They lived their entire sixty-six years together in La Crosse 
and enjoyed camping and fishing with their family. Don spent many hours
 hunting with his sons and grandsons while teaching them to love nature 
and the outdoors.

Don was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3147, La 
Crosse, and the American Legion Post, Timken. He was active with the La
 Crosse Chamber of Commerce, and served on the Rush County Fair Board.

Survivors include: his wife, Helen, of the home; one daughter, Helen 
Petrik, and her husband, Charles Petrik, Manhattan, Kansas; three sons, 
Don Peach, and his wife, Susan Collins Peach, Elbert, Colorado, Ron 
Peach, Manhattan, Kansas, and Mike Peach, and his wife, Mary Beth Peach,
 La Crosse, Kansas; nine grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and two 
brothers, Orlando Peach, La Crosse, Kansas, and David Peach, Inman, 
Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Isabelle Litzenberger.

There will be no visitation.

A private family service will be held at the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, with military honors.

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

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

Donald 'Don' Peach

Idalia M. Ruiz, 90 years of age, was born in Calabazar de Sagua, 
Villa Clara, Cuba. She died at Midland Hospice, Topeka, on January 31, 
2020, after a lengthy illness. She was the youngest and only daughter of
 Nolasco Moreno and Maria Moreno Crespo, and grew up in the company of 
her 4 year old brother.

For the first school years, she attended Calabazar De Sagua School 
District and the family looking for better school facilities, moved to 
Sagua La Grande, where she attended the Polytechnique school. She 
enrolled in the state teachers college at Villa Clara, Cuba, where she 
graduated 4 years later with a teaching degree and began working in 
Sagua La Grande School district, Cuba. During this time, she attended 
Havana University Educational School with the goal of getting her Ph.D. 
degree in education. She was one year short of completion and because of
 political reasons, she resigned her school position and moved to the 
United States in 1962, with her two oldest daughters. Her husband, 
Carlos M. Ruiz, M.D., escaped from Cuba at the same time and the family 
reunited in Miami, Fla., before coming to Kansas in 1963, where their 
third daughter was born.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, 
Kan., until her death. In the United States, she was a homemaker who 
enjoyed painting, gardening and traveling to Spain, Italy.

Survivors include, her husband, Carlos M. Ruiz, M.D., of 65 years; 
three daughters, Idalia Duncan of Topeka, Maria Nold and husband Mark of
 Virginia Beach, Va., and Margaret Montgomery and husband Chris of 
Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Justin Penka, Alisha Penka, Nathan 
Penka, Kate Montgomery and Julia Montgomery; and two great 
grandchildren, Bryson Penka and Brantley Penka. She was preceded in 
death by her parents, and a brother, Miguel Moreno.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Family will
 receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., 
Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan.
 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian 
Church or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Idalia M. Ruiz, 90 years of age, was born in Calabazar de Sagua, 
Villa Clara, Cuba. She died at Midland Hospice, Topeka, on January 31, 
2020, after a lengthy illness. She was the youngest and only daughter of
 Nolasco Moreno and Maria Moreno Crespo, and grew up in the company of 
her 4 year old brother.For the first school years, she attended Calabazar De Sagua School 
District and the family looking for better school facilities, moved to 
Sagua La Grande, where she attended the Polytechnique school. She 
enrolled in the state teachers college at Villa Clara, Cuba, where she 
graduated 4 years later with a teaching degree and began working in 
Sagua La Grande School district, Cuba. During this time, she attended 
Havana University Educational School with the goal of getting her Ph.D. 
degree in education. She was one year short of completion and because of
 political reasons, she resigned her school position and moved to the 
United States in 1962, with her two oldest daughters. Her husband, 
Carlos M. Ruiz, M.D., escaped from Cuba at the same time and the family 
reunited in Miami, Fla., before coming to Kansas in 1963, where their 
third daughter was born.She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Great Bend, 
Kan., until her death. In the United States, she was a homemaker who 
enjoyed painting, gardening and traveling to Spain, Italy.Survivors include, her husband, Carlos M. Ruiz, M.D., of 65 years; 
three daughters, Idalia Duncan of Topeka, Maria Nold and husband Mark of
 Virginia Beach, Va., and Margaret Montgomery and husband Chris of 
Richmond, Va.; five grandchildren, Justin Penka, Alisha Penka, Nathan 
Penka, Kate Montgomery and Julia Montgomery; and two great 
grandchildren, Bryson Penka and Brantley Penka. She was preceded in 
death by her parents, and a brother, Miguel Moreno.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Family will
 receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2020, at 
Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., 
Thursday, February 6, 2020, at the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kan.
 In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian 
Church or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Idalia M. Ruiz

John Manning Rogers, 75, of Atwood, died Tuesday the 28th of January, 
2020 at Swedish Medical Center, in Englewood Colorado. 

He was born in 
Kansas City, Missouri on the 4th of September, 1944 to Olis and Gladys 
Rogers. John lived a full life, from serving our country in Vietnam, 
driving and erecting oil derricks all around the Midwest, to gardening, 
reading and knitting at home with his wife Judy, their beloved cats 
Paddy, Percy, Jack and pup Abby. 

He was a committed husband, father, 
grandfather and friend who continued to work and help his community 
until his untimely passing Tuesday morning.


He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patricia DiMaggio, and Cheryl Riggs.


He is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers, of Atwood; children, Devin 
(Anita) Rogers, of Colorado Springs, CO and Brian (Jodi) Rogers, of 
Commerce City, CO; his step children, Bryon (Annie) Miller, of Laramie, 
WY, Rob (Brandee) Miller, of Katy, TX and Jamie (Dave) Russell, of 
Pasco, WA; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Brenner and Dave (Lu) 
Rogers; 2 great grand children and many nieces, nephews and friends.


Services and military honors will be held Saturday the 1st of February, 
2020, 10:00 a.m. at the Chardon Cemetery, outside Atwood. A celebration 
of John’s life will follow with family and friends at the First 
Christian Church, in Atwood. Memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure 
Mission &amp; School, Thoreau, New Mexico, in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.  Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.

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 </figure>John Manning Rogers, 75, of Atwood, died Tuesday the 28th of January, 
2020 at Swedish Medical Center, in Englewood Colorado. He was born in 
Kansas City, Missouri on the 4th of September, 1944 to Olis and Gladys 
Rogers. John lived a full life, from serving our country in Vietnam, 
driving and erecting oil derricks all around the Midwest, to gardening, 
reading and knitting at home with his wife Judy, their beloved cats 
Paddy, Percy, Jack and pup Abby. He was a committed husband, father, 
grandfather and friend who continued to work and help his community 
until his untimely passing Tuesday morning.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Patricia DiMaggio, and Cheryl Riggs.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Rogers, of Atwood; children, Devin 
(Anita) Rogers, of Colorado Springs, CO and Brian (Jodi) Rogers, of 
Commerce City, CO; his step children, Bryon (Annie) Miller, of Laramie, 
WY, Rob (Brandee) Miller, of Katy, TX and Jamie (Dave) Russell, of 
Pasco, WA; 15 grandchildren; siblings, Margaret Brenner and Dave (Lu) 
Rogers; 2 great grand children and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Services and military honors will be held Saturday the 1st of February, 
2020, 10:00 a.m. at the Chardon Cemetery, outside Atwood. A celebration 
of John’s life will follow with family and friends at the First 
Christian Church, in Atwood. Memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure 
Mission &amp; School, Thoreau, New Mexico, in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.

John Manning Rogers

Paul Blumenshine, age 78, of Larned, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.


Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Paul Blumenshine, age 78, of Larned, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.
Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

Paul Blumenshine

Claudene Marie Watkins Ickard passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 at 
the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS, at the age of 
82. She was born in Portis, KS on January 6, 1938, the 2nd daughter of 
Ira Wesley and Lucille Hill Watkins. 


She was predeceased by her parents, older sister Marilyn Jean 
(Jeanie) Watkins Greenfield, a daughter, Sheri Lynn Davis, and a 
grandson, Wesley John Waugh. 


She is survived by daughters Tamara Shifrin, Woodbridge, VA; Melanie
 Reed, Lee’s Summit, MO, Melissa Johnson (Ray, Lansing, KS, Kristin 
Boyd, Las Vegas, NV, and son Kyle Reed, Lansing, KS, in addition to 7 
grand-children, and 19 great-grandchildren.


Ms. Ickard worked in Human Resources at the Kansas Department of 
Health and Environment for over 30 years and made many friends and had a
 lot of fun. Her life really did revolve around her career and 
interaction with colleagues. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran 
Church in Topeka, KS until her death. Her biggest passion in life was 
her allegiance to The University of Kansas Jayhawks, especially football
 and basketball.

Services will be set for a future date to be determined.

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 </figure>Claudene Marie Watkins Ickard passed away on Monday January 27, 2020 at 
the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center, KS, at the age of 
82. She was born in Portis, KS on January 6, 1938, the 2nd daughter of 
Ira Wesley and Lucille Hill Watkins. 
She was predeceased by her parents, older sister Marilyn Jean 
(Jeanie) Watkins Greenfield, a daughter, Sheri Lynn Davis, and a 
grandson, Wesley John Waugh. 
She is survived by daughters Tamara Shifrin, Woodbridge, VA; Melanie
 Reed, Lee’s Summit, MO, Melissa Johnson (Ray, Lansing, KS, Kristin 
Boyd, Las Vegas, NV, and son Kyle Reed, Lansing, KS, in addition to 7 
grand-children, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Ms. Ickard worked in Human Resources at the Kansas Department of 
Health and Environment for over 30 years and made many friends and had a
 lot of fun. Her life really did revolve around her career and 
interaction with colleagues. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran 
Church in Topeka, KS until her death. Her biggest passion in life was 
her allegiance to The University of Kansas Jayhawks, especially football
 and basketball.Services will be set for a future date to be determined.

Claudene Marie Ickard

Patsy Anne Hapes, 78, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home in 
Garden City, Kansas.  She was born November 21, 1941 in Hutchinson, 
Kansas the daughter of David &amp; Frances (Wilcox) Stephenson.


     Patsy moved with her family to Tribune, Kansas when she was very 
young.  She attended Tribune schools and graduated from Greeley County 
High School in 1959.  She then attended and graduated from cosmetology 
school in Hutchinson.  On October 22, 1961, she married Arlen Hapes in 
Tribune, Kansas.  They moved to Garden City where they have lived since.
  A homemaker, Patsy owned her own beauty shop for a short time in 
Tribune.  She also worked as the bookkeeper for Hapes Trucking.  Patsy 
enjoyed dancing and she was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.


     Survivors include her husband Arlen Hapes of the home;  two 
children David &amp; wife Janice Hapes of Holcomb, Kansas and Debbie 
&amp; husband Wayne Amos of Garden City, Kansas; a sister Carrol Deane 
Young of Tribune, Kansas; a brother Don Stephenson of Oakley, Kansas; 
four grandchildren David Amos, Ashly &amp; husband Tyler Deines, Dylan 
Amos, &amp; Kaitlyn Amos; three step grandchildren Kayla Brown, Kassie 
Brown, &amp; Trever Brown; five great-grandchildren Tru Amos, Khloe 
Deines, Paige Deines, Harper Amos, &amp; Ryker Amos; and numerous step 
great-grandchidlren.  Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; a son 
Danny Hapes; and a brother Davie Stephenson.


     A private family interment will take place at a later date at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.  There will be no calling hours.  
The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.            

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 </figure>Patsy Anne Hapes, 78, died Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at her home in 
Garden City, Kansas. She was born November 21, 1941 in Hutchinson, 
Kansas the daughter of David &amp; Frances (Wilcox) Stephenson.
 Patsy moved with her family to Tribune, Kansas when she was very 
young. She attended Tribune schools and graduated from Greeley County 
High School in 1959. She then attended and graduated from cosmetology 
school in Hutchinson. On October 22, 1961, she married Arlen Hapes in 
Tribune, Kansas. They moved to Garden City where they have lived since.
 A homemaker, Patsy owned her own beauty shop for a short time in 
Tribune. She also worked as the bookkeeper for Hapes Trucking. Patsy 
enjoyed dancing and she was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.
 Survivors include her husband Arlen Hapes of the home; two 
children David &amp; wife Janice Hapes of Holcomb, Kansas and Debbie 
&amp; husband Wayne Amos of Garden City, Kansas; a sister Carrol Deane 
Young of Tribune, Kansas; a brother Don Stephenson of Oakley, Kansas; 
four grandchildren David Amos, Ashly &amp; husband Tyler Deines, Dylan 
Amos, &amp; Kaitlyn Amos; three step grandchildren Kayla Brown, Kassie 
Brown, &amp; Trever Brown; five great-grandchildren Tru Amos, Khloe 
Deines, Paige Deines, Harper Amos, &amp; Ryker Amos; and numerous step 
great-grandchidlren. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; a son 
Danny Hapes; and a brother Davie Stephenson.
 A private family interment will take place at a later date at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours. 
The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in 
care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.

Patsy Anne Hapes

Lavern S. Brown, 88, passed away in rural Barton County on January 
29, 2020. He was born on February 25, 1931, at Sitka, Kan., to Wilbur W.
 &amp; Katherine (Breit) Brown. He married Ruby Schultz on August 25, 
1954, at Sitka. She survives.

A Great Bend resident since 1965, Lavern previously lived in Liberal 
and Protection. He loved the oil and gas industry and was an oil 
producer and worked for Parrish Corporation &amp; Vess Oil Corporation 
over the last 50 years, and co-owned L&amp;R Oil alongside his wife 
Ruby. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean 
War. He loved sports, especially Notre Dame football and KU volleyball 
and basketball. Lavern was a self-made man and hard worker but devoted 
his time to being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

Survivors include, his wife Ruby Brown of the home; a son, Tom Brown 
and wife Shari of Great Bend; a daughter, Pamela Bechard and husband 
Raymond of Lawrence; two brothers, Leon Brown and wife Lois of Colwich 
and Melvin Brown and wife Judy of Ashland; two grandchildren, Ashley 
Henkleman and husband Erik and Brennan Bechard and wife Danielle; and 
four great grandchildren, Evie, Hutch, Mason Jane and Lucy. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alfred Brown, Robert 
Brown and Victor Brown; and four sisters, Josephine Pfeifer, Mary 
Stegman, Geraldine Hoffman and Vivian White.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung 
Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lavern S. Brown, 88, passed away in rural Barton County on January 
29, 2020. He was born on February 25, 1931, at Sitka, Kan., to Wilbur W.
 &amp; Katherine (Breit) Brown. He married Ruby Schultz on August 25, 
1954, at Sitka. She survives.A Great Bend resident since 1965, Lavern previously lived in Liberal 
and Protection. He loved the oil and gas industry and was an oil 
producer and worked for Parrish Corporation &amp; Vess Oil Corporation 
over the last 50 years, and co-owned L&amp;R Oil alongside his wife 
Ruby. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic 
Church and served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean 
War. He loved sports, especially Notre Dame football and KU volleyball 
and basketball. Lavern was a self-made man and hard worker but devoted 
his time to being a husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Survivors include, his wife Ruby Brown of the home; a son, Tom Brown 
and wife Shari of Great Bend; a daughter, Pamela Bechard and husband 
Raymond of Lawrence; two brothers, Leon Brown and wife Lois of Colwich 
and Melvin Brown and wife Judy of Ashland; two grandchildren, Ashley 
Henkleman and husband Erik and Brennan Bechard and wife Danielle; and 
four great grandchildren, Evie, Hutch, Mason Jane and Lucy. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Alfred Brown, Robert 
Brown and Victor Brown; and four sisters, Josephine Pfeifer, Mary 
Stegman, Geraldine Hoffman and Vivian White.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, February 3, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020, 
at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Trung 
Dinh Hoang presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to the Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lavern S. Brown

Ronald D Darcey, 70, passed away on January 30, 2020, at Via Christi 
St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on January 14,
 1950, at Pawnee Rock, to James &amp; Marguerite (Flick) Darcey. He 
married Virginia Ann Lane on August 12, 1978, at La Junta, Colo. She 
survives.

Ronald was a Wichita resident for the last 4 years, coming from 
Nashville, Ark. He retired in 2006 from Tyson Foods as a comptroller. He
 enjoyed clay sculpting and cross stitching. Ronald was an avid KU 
supporter, a lifetime member of the KU Alumni Association and KU 
Business Society. He was an avid traveler, especially enjoying his 
visits to National Parks.

Survivors include, his wife, Virginia Ann (Lane) Darcey of the home; 
two sons, Questin Darcey of Wichita and Brenden Darcey of McKinney, 
Texas; a brother, Lynn Darcey and wife Barbara of Newton; two 
sister-in-laws, Sandra Darcey of Great Bend and Clara Lee Stafford and 
husband Ed of La Junta, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Jama Nicholas of 
Hoisington, Brad Darcey of Yukon, Okla., Allison Glasgow of Heath, Texas
 and Craig Darcey of Rowlett, Texas; and his cat, Nike Nell. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lowell Darcey.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, 
February 1, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 1 to 2 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, 
February 1, 2020, at Pawnee Rock Cemetery, with Pastor Morita Truman 
presiding. Memorials are suggested to Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa 
Fe Trail Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ronald D Darcey, 70, passed away on January 30, 2020, at Via Christi 
St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on January 14,
 1950, at Pawnee Rock, to James &amp; Marguerite (Flick) Darcey. He 
married Virginia Ann Lane on August 12, 1978, at La Junta, Colo. She 
survives.Ronald was a Wichita resident for the last 4 years, coming from 
Nashville, Ark. He retired in 2006 from Tyson Foods as a comptroller. He
 enjoyed clay sculpting and cross stitching. Ronald was an avid KU 
supporter, a lifetime member of the KU Alumni Association and KU 
Business Society. He was an avid traveler, especially enjoying his 
visits to National Parks.Survivors include, his wife, Virginia Ann (Lane) Darcey of the home; 
two sons, Questin Darcey of Wichita and Brenden Darcey of McKinney, 
Texas; a brother, Lynn Darcey and wife Barbara of Newton; two 
sister-in-laws, Sandra Darcey of Great Bend and Clara Lee Stafford and 
husband Ed of La Junta, Colo.; nieces and nephews, Jama Nicholas of 
Hoisington, Brad Darcey of Yukon, Okla., Allison Glasgow of Heath, Texas
 and Craig Darcey of Rowlett, Texas; and his cat, Nike Nell. He was 
preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lowell Darcey.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, 
February 1, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends 
from 1 to 2 p.m. Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, 
February 1, 2020, at Pawnee Rock Cemetery, with Pastor Morita Truman 
presiding. Memorials are suggested to Bent's Fort Chapter of the Santa 
Fe Trail Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald D Darcey

TRIBUNE—Irene Doris ( Nemechek ) Pierce, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020  at Greeley County LTCU in Tribune.

Irene was born Nov. 22, 1926 in WaKeeney, the daughter of Frank and Regina (Erbert) Nemechek.  A resident of Tribune, since 1929 she was a retired registered nurse, former Greeley County Hospital administrator and homemaker.

Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society, all of Tribune.

On Oct. 24, 1948 she married Irl E. Pierce in Tribune.  Irl passed away on Dec. 14, 2004 in Garden City.

Eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren

Her parents, husband, a daughter, Denise Kay Pierce, four brother and two sisters precede her in death.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. (MST) Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at  the United Methodist Church in Tribune with Jeri Farmer-Smith officiating.

Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Tribune.

Memorials may be given to Greeley County Health Services or the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580419928417.png" alt="Irene Doris ( Nemechek ) Pierce" />
 <figcaption>Irene Doris ( Nemechek ) Pierce</figcaption>
 </figure>TRIBUNE—Irene Doris ( Nemechek ) Pierce, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at Greeley County LTCU in Tribune.Irene was born Nov. 22, 1926 in WaKeeney, the daughter of Frank and Regina (Erbert) Nemechek. A resident of Tribune, since 1929 she was a retired registered nurse, former Greeley County Hospital administrator and homemaker.Irene was a member of the United Methodist Church, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society, all of Tribune.On Oct. 24, 1948 she married Irl E. Pierce in Tribune. Irl passed away on Dec. 14, 2004 in Garden City.Irene’s surviving family includes:Three children<ul>
 <li>Michael E. &amp; Janie Pierce- Port Neches, Texas</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Myra Jo &amp; Shannon Stewart- Tribune</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Bruce W. &amp; Judy Pierce- Tribune</li>
 </ul>One sister<ul>
 <li>Bertha Sanders- Bird City</li>
 </ul>Two sisters-in-law<ul>
 <li>Melba Garrison- Phoenix, Arizona</li>
 </ul><ul>
 <li>Joyce Nemechek- Tribune</li>
 </ul>One brother–in-law<ul>
 <li>Richard &amp; Doris Pierce- Washington, Utah</li>
 </ul>Eight grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildrenHer parents, husband, a daughter, Denise Kay Pierce, four brother and two sisters precede her in death.Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. (MST) Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at the United Methodist Church in Tribune with Jeri Farmer-Smith officiating.Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune.Friends may call from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Tribune.Memorials may be given to Greeley County Health Services or the United Methodist Church in care of the funeral home.

Irene Doris ( Nemechek ) Pierce

Shari Lyn Collins was born Aug. 25, 1966 in Larned to David Collins and Helen (Norris) Collins.

She passed away Jan. 28, 2020, with family present at the home of her mother after a long battle with cancer.

Shari accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at an early age.

She attended Larned schools, graduating with the class of 1984. She studied Early Childhood Development at Barton County Community College and was also awarded certifications as a nurse aide, medication aide, and rehabilitation aide.

Shari worked in various health care facilities in direct care in the Larned area. Her most rewarding position was at Sunrise in Larned, prior to its closing. She taught classes and served as mentor and sponsor for those recovering from addictions. She was quick to share her life experiences and the miracle of her transformation through Christ.

One chapter of her life included a struggle with addictions; she traveled a dark path for some time. However, in 2007, God, in His infinite mercy, caught her falling soul and in His love made something beautiful of her life. She was kindhearted, non-judgmental and quick to forgive! In 2007, Shari made a renewal of her commitment to Christ and he, too, was quick to forgiver her. She became a living testimony of God’s Love!

The first diagnosis of (cervical) cancer came in 2009 and was given six months to live. Shari became a warrior in this fight! She reached remission. However, in 2016 the cancer returned, (just days short of being in remission again). Her battle was to continue. In August 2018 Shari received the diagnosis of AML – a highly resistant form of leukemia and given three weeks survival. The “Warrior” in her was again ready. We can say that Shari lost her Battle with cancer, but we must remember that she won the War that Satan raged against her soul!

A member of the First Christian Church, Larned, she enjoyed working with the Children’s Education Department and considered the little ones her “grandchildren."

Shari was a talented artist and enjoyed sharing times of drawing and sketching with her grandson, Cortez – who shares her artistic interests. She loved the out of doors and she and Cortez also spent a lot of the summertime going to the river to collect rocks-she was a “rockhound”!

Her children, Trae and Autumn, were the love of her life and her grandchildren the light of her life! Time spent with them was cherished. They were her pride and joy as they became successful in life!

Left behind to remember the good times are her children, Trae Seth Cortlyn Collins, Wichita; Autumn Lyn Shepherd and grandson, Cortez Maliesha Eugene Shepherd, Great Bend; a bonus daughter and grandson Angelica Gonzalez and Adrian Gonzales, Great Bend. Her brother Brad (Michele) and children, Brandon Collins, Tyler, Chase, and Brianne Smith (Wichita); as well as her parents, Helen Collins and David Collins (Lisa Pinnick, all of Larned.

Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends will cherish memories with her.

A celebration of life for Shari will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at First Christian Church, Larned with Pastor Damon Bradley and Minister Bo Rouse presiding.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 with family present from 6 to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Shari Lyn Collins Memorial Fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580419238012.jpeg" alt="Shari Lyn Collins" />
 <figcaption>Shari Lyn Collins</figcaption>
 </figure>Shari Lyn Collins was born Aug. 25, 1966 in Larned to David Collins and Helen (Norris) Collins.She passed away Jan. 28, 2020, with family present at the home of her mother after a long battle with cancer.Shari’s life had many varied chapters.Shari accepted Christ as her personal savior and was baptized at an early age.She attended Larned schools, graduating with the class of 1984. She studied Early Childhood Development at Barton County Community College and was also awarded certifications as a nurse aide, medication aide, and rehabilitation aide.Shari worked in various health care facilities in direct care in the Larned area. Her most rewarding position was at Sunrise in Larned, prior to its closing. She taught classes and served as mentor and sponsor for those recovering from addictions. She was quick to share her life experiences and the miracle of her transformation through Christ.One chapter of her life included a struggle with addictions; she traveled a dark path for some time. However, in 2007, God, in His infinite mercy, caught her falling soul and in His love made something beautiful of her life. She was kindhearted, non-judgmental and quick to forgive! In 2007, Shari made a renewal of her commitment to Christ and he, too, was quick to forgiver her. She became a living testimony of God’s Love!The first diagnosis of (cervical) cancer came in 2009 and was given six months to live. Shari became a warrior in this fight! She reached remission. However, in 2016 the cancer returned, (just days short of being in remission again). Her battle was to continue. In August 2018 Shari received the diagnosis of AML – a highly resistant form of leukemia and given three weeks survival. The “Warrior” in her was again ready. We can say that Shari lost her Battle with cancer, but we must remember that she won the War that Satan raged against her soul!A member of the First Christian Church, Larned, she enjoyed working with the Children’s Education Department and considered the little ones her “grandchildren."Shari was a talented artist and enjoyed sharing times of drawing and sketching with her grandson, Cortez – who shares her artistic interests. She loved the out of doors and she and Cortez also spent a lot of the summertime going to the river to collect rocks-she was a “rockhound”!Her children, Trae and Autumn, were the love of her life and her grandchildren the light of her life! Time spent with them was cherished. They were her pride and joy as they became successful in life!Left behind to remember the good times are her children, Trae Seth Cortlyn Collins, Wichita; Autumn Lyn Shepherd and grandson, Cortez Maliesha Eugene Shepherd, Great Bend; a bonus daughter and grandson Angelica Gonzalez and Adrian Gonzales, Great Bend. Her brother Brad (Michele) and children, Brandon Collins, Tyler, Chase, and Brianne Smith (Wichita); as well as her parents, Helen Collins and David Collins (Lisa Pinnick, all of Larned.Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends will cherish memories with her.A celebration of life for Shari will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at First Christian Church, Larned with Pastor Damon Bradley and Minister Bo Rouse presiding.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2020 with family present from 6 to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Shari Lyn Collins Memorial Fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Shari Lyn Collins

Patsy Anne Hapes, 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at her home in Garden City. She was born Nov. 21, 1941 in Hutchinson, the daughter of David and Frances (Wilcox) Stephenson.

Patsy moved with her family to Tribune, when she was very young. She attended Tribune schools and graduated from Greeley County High School in 1959. She then attended and graduated from cosmetology school in Hutchinson.

On Oct. 22, 1961, she married Arlen Hapes in Tribune. They moved to Garden City where they have lived since. A homemaker, Patsy owned her own beauty shop for a short time in Tribune. She also worked as the bookkeeper for Hapes Trucking. Patsy enjoyed dancing and she was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.

Survivors include her husband Arlen Hapes of the home; two children David and wife Janice Hapes of Holcomb, and Debbie and husband Wayne Amos of Garden City; a sister Carrol Deane Young of Tribune; a brother Don Stephenson of Oakley; four grandchildren David Amos, Ashly and husband Tyler Deines, Dylan Amos, and Kaitlyn Amos; three step-grandchildren Kayla Brown, Kassie Brown, and Trever Brown; five great-grandchildren Tru Amos, Khloe Deines, Paige Deines, Harper Amos, and Ryker Amos; and numerous step-great-grandchidlren.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; a son Danny Hapes; and a brother Davie Stephenson.

A private family interment will take place at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580418559237.jpeg" alt="Patsy Anne Hapes" />
 <figcaption>Patsy Anne Hapes</figcaption>
 </figure>Patsy Anne Hapes, 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 at her home in Garden City. She was born Nov. 21, 1941 in Hutchinson, the daughter of David and Frances (Wilcox) Stephenson.Patsy moved with her family to Tribune, when she was very young. She attended Tribune schools and graduated from Greeley County High School in 1959. She then attended and graduated from cosmetology school in Hutchinson.On Oct. 22, 1961, she married Arlen Hapes in Tribune. They moved to Garden City where they have lived since. A homemaker, Patsy owned her own beauty shop for a short time in Tribune. She also worked as the bookkeeper for Hapes Trucking. Patsy enjoyed dancing and she was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan.Survivors include her husband Arlen Hapes of the home; two children David and wife Janice Hapes of Holcomb, and Debbie and husband Wayne Amos of Garden City; a sister Carrol Deane Young of Tribune; a brother Don Stephenson of Oakley; four grandchildren David Amos, Ashly and husband Tyler Deines, Dylan Amos, and Kaitlyn Amos; three step-grandchildren Kayla Brown, Kassie Brown, and Trever Brown; five great-grandchildren Tru Amos, Khloe Deines, Paige Deines, Harper Amos, and Ryker Amos; and numerous step-great-grandchidlren.Patsy was preceded in death by her parents; a son Danny Hapes; and a brother Davie Stephenson.A private family interment will take place at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.

Betty (Bet) Jean Frump, 67, of Colby, passed away Wednesday Jan. 29, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 9, 1952 to Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger of Sterling, Ill.&nbsp;

Bet was known for her love for Christ and her family. She never knew a stranger and would welcome anyone into her life. Bet always put her family first; she made sure that her kids and husband were always taken care of.

It was her love for Jesus that instilled a desire to make sure she shared His love with everyone she came into contact with.&nbsp; One of the things she loved most was crocheting afghans and giving them away to anyone who was in need.&nbsp; She loved unconditionally and always strived to make sure everyone knew the love that Jesus has for them.&nbsp;

Bet’s life is celebrated by her husband Andrew Frump of 22 years.&nbsp; She was a proud mother of four children from her first marriage: Melissa and her husband Steve Baldwin of Joliet, Ill., Christina and husband Michael Cruse of Dixon, Ill., Douglas McDowall of Colby, Kan., Kari and her husband George Trail of Colby.&nbsp; Bet was also proud of her eight grandkids and seven great-grandkids.&nbsp;

There will be a service&nbsp;at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2020.   at Celebration Community Church in Colby, 1923 South Range Ave.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions can be made to Drew Frump to help with medical expenses.&nbsp; They can be mailed to Celebration Community Church of Colby.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Betty (Bet) Jean Frump, 67, of Colby, passed away Wednesday Jan. 29, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 9, 1952 to Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger of Sterling, Ill.&nbsp;Bet was known for her love for Christ and her family. She never knew a stranger and would welcome anyone into her life. Bet always put her family first; she made sure that her kids and husband were always taken care of.It was her love for Jesus that instilled a desire to make sure she shared His love with everyone she came into contact with.&nbsp; One of the things she loved most was crocheting afghans and giving them away to anyone who was in need.&nbsp; She loved unconditionally and always strived to make sure everyone knew the love that Jesus has for them.&nbsp;Bet’s life is celebrated by her husband Andrew Frump of 22 years.&nbsp; She was a proud mother of four children from her first marriage: Melissa and her husband Steve Baldwin of Joliet, Ill., Christina and husband Michael Cruse of Dixon, Ill., Douglas McDowall of Colby, Kan., Kari and her husband George Trail of Colby.&nbsp; Bet was also proud of her eight grandkids and seven great-grandkids.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Arloine Eichelberger. &nbsp;There will be a service&nbsp;at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3rd, 2020. at Celebration Community Church in Colby, 1923 South Range Ave.&nbsp;Memorial contributions can be made to Drew Frump to help with medical expenses.&nbsp; They can be mailed to Celebration Community Church of Colby.&nbsp;Flowers may be sent for the family through Purdy Petals in Colby, 785-460-9492.

Betty (Bet) Jean Frump

LARNED – Judith (Judy) Ann Tullis, 89, passed away Jan. 29, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born June 30, 1930 in Rockford, Ill., the daughter of Howard and Judith Roe Briggs Steup. She moved from Denver in 1960, and retired as a social worker for the State of Kansas in 1982.&nbsp;

Survivors include: son, Peter Howard Knoblock, North Carolina; daughter, Gail Karen Knoblock, Ill.; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank her caregivers for all their support and wonderful care: Don and Kathy Kazmaier, Kindred Hospice, especially Kara Keenan and the friendly staff at Diversicare of Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Bob Sallee presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned or Kindred Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LARNED – Judith (Judy) Ann Tullis, 89, passed away Jan. 29, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.She was born June 30, 1930 in Rockford, Ill., the daughter of Howard and Judith Roe Briggs Steup. She moved from Denver in 1960, and retired as a social worker for the State of Kansas in 1982.&nbsp;Survivors include: son, Peter Howard Knoblock, North Carolina; daughter, Gail Karen Knoblock, Ill.; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank her caregivers for all their support and wonderful care: Don and Kathy Kazmaier, Kindred Hospice, especially Kara Keenan and the friendly staff at Diversicare of Larned.She was preceded in death by her parents.Graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020 at Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Bob Sallee presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned or Kindred Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Judith (Judy) Ann Tullis

James. F. “Jim” Vanek&nbsp; Jr., 73, Hays, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at UCHealth Hospital in Aurora, Colo.

He was born April 16, 1946 in Ellsworth, Kan., the son of James and Anna (Bachura) Vanek.

In 1964 he graduated from Wilson High School and then attended Fort Hays State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture.&nbsp; He was a Corporal in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, stationed in Panama.&nbsp; After his service in the Army, he returned to Fort Hays State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business.

On Aug. 4, 1973 he was united in marriage to Jane E. Wittman at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, and they celebrated over 46 years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration/ Rural Development and a farmer in Wilson County.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Hays American Legion Post #173, and St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984.&nbsp; Throughout his lifetime, most important to Jim was his faith, family and farming.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home in Hays; a son, Justin Vanek and wife Samantha of Hays; two daughters, Jennifer Gronniger and husband Glen of Virginia Beach, Va. and Jessica Mobilia and husband Adrian of Millville, Del.; six grandchildren, Jacob, Jayce, and Gwenyth Gronniger, Maci and Miley Vanek, and Reilly Mobilia; and a sister-in-law, Cynthia Wittman of Ulysses.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Vanek.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will be at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.

Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time, and recitation of the Rosary will be at 1:45 p.m., all on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at the church.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1580399021592.jpeg" alt="James. F. “Jim” Vanek Jr." />
 <figcaption>James. F. “Jim” Vanek Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>James. F. “Jim” Vanek&nbsp; Jr., 73, Hays, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020 at UCHealth Hospital in Aurora, Colo.He was born April 16, 1946 in Ellsworth, Kan., the son of James and Anna (Bachura) Vanek.In 1964 he graduated from Wilson High School and then attended Fort Hays State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture.&nbsp; He was a Corporal in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, stationed in Panama.&nbsp; After his service in the Army, he returned to Fort Hays State University and earned a bachelor’s degree in business.On Aug. 4, 1973 he was united in marriage to Jane E. Wittman at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, and they celebrated over 46 years of marriage.&nbsp; He was a county supervisor for Farmers Home Administration/ Rural Development and a farmer in Wilson County.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays, Hays American Legion Post #173, and St. Mary’s Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984.&nbsp; Throughout his lifetime, most important to Jim was his faith, family and farming.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Jane of the home in Hays; a son, Justin Vanek and wife Samantha of Hays; two daughters, Jennifer Gronniger and husband Glen of Virginia Beach, Va. and Jessica Mobilia and husband Adrian of Millville, Del.; six grandchildren, Jacob, Jayce, and Gwenyth Gronniger, Maci and Miley Vanek, and Reilly Mobilia; and a sister-in-law, Cynthia Wittman of Ulysses.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Marie Vanek.Mass of Christian burial will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson, with Fr. David Metz officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will be at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney.Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time, and recitation of the Rosary will be at 1:45 p.m., all on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Ellsworth Food Bank, to St. Wenceslaus Church, or to the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Jim may be shared with the family at <a href="https://www.haysmemorial.com/">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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