Richard D. Buehler, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on December 5, 1943 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Norman Clark and Eleanor Marie Wren Buehler.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, Richard was the owner and operator of the John Deere Dealership, B&amp;B Implement, from 1968 until retiring in 1990.&nbsp; He was also a farmer.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge #284, Scott County Shrine Club, and Scott City Beaver Booster Club all of Scott City, Kansas.

On May 31, 1964 he married Rita J. Neeley in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on September 18, 2019 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Sons - Darin &amp; Robin Buehler of Scott City, Kansas, Shane Buehler of Kearney, Nebraska, Two Daughters - Tara Buehler of Aurora, Colorado, Richel &amp; Curtis Stagner of Aurora, Colorado, One Brother -Jon &amp; LuAnn Buehler of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Janice &amp; Vernon Storm of Scott City, Kansas, Lisa &amp; Kris Hanzlicek of Lawrence, Kansas, Five Grandchildren andOne Great Grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his Parents and Wife - Rita.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church inScott City, Kansaswith Pastor Jon Tuttle presiding.Internment will be held at the Scott County Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Masonic Lodge #284 or the Scott County Shrine Club in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Richard D. Buehler, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on December 5, 1943 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Norman Clark and Eleanor Marie Wren Buehler.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, Richard was the owner and operator of the John Deere Dealership, B&amp;B Implement, from 1968 until retiring in 1990.&nbsp; He was also a farmer.He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge #284, Scott County Shrine Club, and Scott City Beaver Booster Club all of Scott City, Kansas.On May 31, 1964 he married Rita J. Neeley in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on September 18, 2019 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Sons - Darin &amp; Robin Buehler of Scott City, Kansas, Shane Buehler of Kearney, Nebraska, Two Daughters - Tara Buehler of Aurora, Colorado, Richel &amp; Curtis Stagner of Aurora, Colorado, One Brother -Jon &amp; LuAnn Buehler of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sisters - Janice &amp; Vernon Storm of Scott City, Kansas, Lisa &amp; Kris Hanzlicek of Lawrence, Kansas, Five Grandchildren andOne Great Grandchild.He was preceded in death by his Parents and Wife - Rita.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 at the First Baptist Church inScott City, Kansaswith Pastor Jon Tuttle presiding.Internment will be held at the Scott County Cemetery.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. ThursdayMemorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Masonic Lodge #284 or the Scott County Shrine Club in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Richard D. Buehler

February 12, 1953 ~ January 18, 2020

Stephen Ray Dreiling, age 66, of Goodland, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020.&nbsp;

Steve was born February 12, 1953 to Raymond, Jr. and Loretta (Peter) 
Dreiling in Goodland. &nbsp;He grew up and went to school in Goodland. &nbsp;He 
worked as a railroader and farmer for many years. &nbsp;Steve was a member of
 the Calvary Gospel Church of Goodland, he enjoyed shooting pool and 
spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death are his parents and grandparents.&nbsp;

He is survived by his daughter, Tina Rojas of Oakley, KS; sisters, 
Kristy Rubio of Goodand, KS and Leslie Kelley of Chandler, AZ; brother, 
Jeff of Goodland; and many nieces, nephews and friends. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Stephen-Dreiling">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>February 12, 1953 ~ January 18, 2020Stephen Ray Dreiling, age 66, of Goodland, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020.&nbsp;Steve was born February 12, 1953 to Raymond, Jr. and Loretta (Peter) 
Dreiling in Goodland. &nbsp;He grew up and went to school in Goodland. &nbsp;He 
worked as a railroader and farmer for many years. &nbsp;Steve was a member of
 the Calvary Gospel Church of Goodland, he enjoyed shooting pool and 
spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;Preceding him in death are his parents and grandparents.&nbsp;He is survived by his daughter, Tina Rojas of Oakley, KS; sisters, 
Kristy Rubio of Goodand, KS and Leslie Kelley of Chandler, AZ; brother, 
Jeff of Goodland; and many nieces, nephews and friends. &nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Stephen-Dreiling">HERE</a> for service details.

Stephen Ray Dreiling

Edna Marie Hall, age 107, died on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at the 
Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita, Kansas. 

  She was born January 31st, 1912 
at her home in McPherson County, near Conway, Kansas in the middle of a 
snowstorm.  She was the daughter of George Schmalzried and Mary (Geiman)
 Schmalzried.


When Edna was 5 years old, her family moved to a farm near Dighton, 
Kansas.  Edna grew up milking the cows before going to school in town. 
She made the 5 mile trip by horse and buggy every day.  She loved school
 and graduated from Dighton High School in 1931.


After graduation, she worked as a night telephone operator and was on 
the phones the night a huge dust storm took out the lines in Lane 
County.  When Edna married Freeman Charles Hall in 1935, they moved to 
Pendennis, Kansas and the farm that had been in Freeman’s family since 
the 1880’s.  They moved several times within Lane County but finally 
moved in to a home on Lane Street in Dighton in 1957.  She lived there 
until 2018, when she moved to Wichita.


In Dighton, Edna worked for Dr. George as a receptionist, the Dighton 
Herald newspaper and the flower shop.  She finally retired when she was 
90 years young.


Edna was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church and taught 
Sunday school for many years.  She also was a Cub Scout leader when her 
sons were in Scouts.  She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star 
Dighton Kansas Chapter 241 and had served as a Worthy Matron.  Edna 
loved to bowl and belonged to a Dighton bowling league, bowling 2 nights
 a week.  She bowled until she was 104, even competing in the 2014 
Kansas State Championship in Wichita.


Edna was preceded in death her husband, Freeman; her parents, George and
 Mary; her son, LeVaun; 4 brothers, Carl, Dayton, Fred and Byron; 2 
sisters, Clara Owen and Oral Owen; grandson, John Brooks.  She is 
survived by her sons, Neal (Karen) Hall of Wichita, KS, and Elden 
(Joyce) Hall of Dighton, KS; daughter-in-law, Frances Hall of Austin 
Texas; grandchildren, Stephanie Hollingsworth, Ashley(Aaron) Mayes, 
Becky (Scott) Stoddard, and Branden Hall; great grandchildren, Paige, 
Carson, Abbie, Emalie, Ayden, Deliza, Colby, Luke, Brielle, Blake and 
Brynn.


Funeral will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at the First Christian church in 
Dighton with Rev Aerii Smith officiating.  Burial will be in Dighton 
Memorial Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or
 Lane County Historical Society in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  
Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 
Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in  Dighton.  Condolences may be 
posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com 

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 </figure>Edna Marie Hall, age 107, died on Saturday, January 18th, 2020 at the 
Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita, Kansas. She was born January 31st, 1912 
at her home in McPherson County, near Conway, Kansas in the middle of a 
snowstorm. She was the daughter of George Schmalzried and Mary (Geiman)
 Schmalzried.
When Edna was 5 years old, her family moved to a farm near Dighton, 
Kansas. Edna grew up milking the cows before going to school in town. 
She made the 5 mile trip by horse and buggy every day. She loved school
 and graduated from Dighton High School in 1931.
After graduation, she worked as a night telephone operator and was on 
the phones the night a huge dust storm took out the lines in Lane 
County. When Edna married Freeman Charles Hall in 1935, they moved to 
Pendennis, Kansas and the farm that had been in Freeman’s family since 
the 1880’s. They moved several times within Lane County but finally 
moved in to a home on Lane Street in Dighton in 1957. She lived there 
until 2018, when she moved to Wichita.
In Dighton, Edna worked for Dr. George as a receptionist, the Dighton 
Herald newspaper and the flower shop. She finally retired when she was 
90 years young.
Edna was a lifelong member of the First Christian Church and taught 
Sunday school for many years. She also was a Cub Scout leader when her 
sons were in Scouts. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star 
Dighton Kansas Chapter 241 and had served as a Worthy Matron. Edna 
loved to bowl and belonged to a Dighton bowling league, bowling 2 nights
 a week. She bowled until she was 104, even competing in the 2014 
Kansas State Championship in Wichita.
Edna was preceded in death her husband, Freeman; her parents, George and
 Mary; her son, LeVaun; 4 brothers, Carl, Dayton, Fred and Byron; 2 
sisters, Clara Owen and Oral Owen; grandson, John Brooks. She is 
survived by her sons, Neal (Karen) Hall of Wichita, KS, and Elden 
(Joyce) Hall of Dighton, KS; daughter-in-law, Frances Hall of Austin 
Texas; grandchildren, Stephanie Hollingsworth, Ashley(Aaron) Mayes, 
Becky (Scott) Stoddard, and Branden Hall; great grandchildren, Paige, 
Carson, Abbie, Emalie, Ayden, Deliza, Colby, Luke, Brielle, Blake and 
Brynn.
Funeral will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday at the First Christian church in 
Dighton with Rev Aerii Smith officiating. Burial will be in Dighton 
Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church or
 Lane County Historical Society in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM 
Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Condolences may be 
posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com

Edna Marie Hall

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Helen-Lucas">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>April 12, 1932 ~ January 17, 2020An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Helen-Lucas">HERE</a> for service details.

Helen Mabel (Johnson) Lucas

February 16, 1935
 -
 January 16, 2020

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Gilbert-E-Berland?obId=10579787#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 -
 January 16, 2020An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Gilbert-E-Berland?obId=10579787#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Gilbert E. Berland

James C. Vance, 84, passed away Saturday January 18, 2020, at 
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1935 in 
Ashland, the son of Coy and Nona (Jordan) Vance.

James was a Claflin resident. He graduated from Bazine High School in
 1953, and attended Fort Hays Kansas State College for two years. He 
graduated in the first class at the United States Air Force Academy in 
1959. James served as a military pilot for ten years in Oklahoma, 
France, Germany and Southeast Asia. He was an engineer and a manager at 
Gates Rubber Company for 25 years, retiring in 1995, with 43 patents.

Survivors include son Gary Vance; two daughters Holly Rolen and Lori 
Fatuch; one sister Barbara Hall of Hutchinson; thirteen grandchildren 
and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son James Jr.,
 two brothers Jack and Jerry Vance and four sisters Vera Wilkins, 
Virginia Henderson, Carol Curtis and Bonnie Bond.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday January 21, 2020, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Claflin United Methodist Church, 
Claflin with Pastor Diana Webster officiating. Burial will follow at the
 Claflin Cemetery.

Memorial suggested to the Claflin Fire Department, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>James C. Vance, 84, passed away Saturday January 18, 2020, at 
Hutchinson Regional Medical Center. He was born March 30, 1935 in 
Ashland, the son of Coy and Nona (Jordan) Vance.James was a Claflin resident. He graduated from Bazine High School in
 1953, and attended Fort Hays Kansas State College for two years. He 
graduated in the first class at the United States Air Force Academy in 
1959. James served as a military pilot for ten years in Oklahoma, 
France, Germany and Southeast Asia. He was an engineer and a manager at 
Gates Rubber Company for 25 years, retiring in 1995, with 43 patents.Survivors include son Gary Vance; two daughters Holly Rolen and Lori 
Fatuch; one sister Barbara Hall of Hutchinson; thirteen grandchildren 
and many great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son James Jr.,
 two brothers Jack and Jerry Vance and four sisters Vera Wilkins, 
Virginia Henderson, Carol Curtis and Bonnie Bond.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday January 21, 2020, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020, at the Claflin United Methodist Church, 
Claflin with Pastor Diana Webster officiating. Burial will follow at the
 Claflin Cemetery.Memorial suggested to the Claflin Fire Department, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

James C. Vance

Vera D. Munsch, 89, passed away on January 16, 2020 at the Via 
Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on June 16, 1930 in Ness 
City, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Helena (Zimmerman) Rebel.

Vera married Ralph Joseph Munsch on July 27, 1948, in Ness City. He 
died on January 30, 1996. She was a homemaker. She was a member of 
Sacred Heart Church and the Altar Society.

Survivors include: son, Mark D. Munsch, Hays and his daughter, Taylor
 Munsch, Dodge City; Renee and husband, Kirk Spriggs, Olathe, their 
children, Cole (Jessica) Spriggs, Shawnee and their children, Ava &amp; 
Rhett, and Connor (Nicholas) Abuhl, Troy, Missouri and their son, 
Anderson; son, Cory and wife, Pam Munsch, Hays and their three sons, 
Leighton (Olivia) Munsch, Franklin, TN and son, Wynder, Josh Munsch and 
Fiancée, Margret Holcomb, San Francisco, CA, and Landon Munsch, Kansas 
City; daughter, Diana and husband, Emery Jennings, Hays and their son, 
Kyle (Nikki) Herrman, Garden City and their children, Jordan and Kyler, 
and their daughter, Kendra (Desmond) Stewart, Broken Arrow, OK and their
 children Jahziah, Judah, and Makeda; grandchildren, Brandy Rein and her
 children Eryn &amp; Evan, Robyn (Jessica) Rein and their children 
Jenna, Avre, &amp; Brekin and Jared Rein, all of Wichita; two brothers, 
Ralph and wife, Bonnie Rebel of Ness City, Jerry and wife, Sandy Rebel 
of Manhattan; a sister-in-law, Jenny Rebel of Ness City and a 
son-in-law, Joel Rein of Hutchinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Alan Munsch; 
daughter, Pamela Rein; infant son, John Munsch; three brothers, Issy, 
Alvin, and Gilbert, Rebel; and five sisters, Josephine Basgall, Margaret
 Huelke, Janet Girard, Ruth Rupp, and Martina Betz.

Rosary and Parish Vigil will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Monday,
 January 20, at 6:30 P.M. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 
21, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City followed by 
burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M. on Monday, January
 20.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church, or Sacred Heart School.

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 </figure>Vera D. Munsch, 89, passed away on January 16, 2020 at the Via 
Christi Village in Hays, Kansas. She was born on June 16, 1930 in Ness 
City, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Helena (Zimmerman) Rebel.Vera married Ralph Joseph Munsch on July 27, 1948, in Ness City. He 
died on January 30, 1996. She was a homemaker. She was a member of 
Sacred Heart Church and the Altar Society.Survivors include: son, Mark D. Munsch, Hays and his daughter, Taylor
 Munsch, Dodge City; Renee and husband, Kirk Spriggs, Olathe, their 
children, Cole (Jessica) Spriggs, Shawnee and their children, Ava &amp; 
Rhett, and Connor (Nicholas) Abuhl, Troy, Missouri and their son, 
Anderson; son, Cory and wife, Pam Munsch, Hays and their three sons, 
Leighton (Olivia) Munsch, Franklin, TN and son, Wynder, Josh Munsch and 
Fiancée, Margret Holcomb, San Francisco, CA, and Landon Munsch, Kansas 
City; daughter, Diana and husband, Emery Jennings, Hays and their son, 
Kyle (Nikki) Herrman, Garden City and their children, Jordan and Kyler, 
and their daughter, Kendra (Desmond) Stewart, Broken Arrow, OK and their
 children Jahziah, Judah, and Makeda; grandchildren, Brandy Rein and her
 children Eryn &amp; Evan, Robyn (Jessica) Rein and their children 
Jenna, Avre, &amp; Brekin and Jared Rein, all of Wichita; two brothers, 
Ralph and wife, Bonnie Rebel of Ness City, Jerry and wife, Sandy Rebel 
of Manhattan; a sister-in-law, Jenny Rebel of Ness City and a 
son-in-law, Joel Rein of Hutchinson.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Alan Munsch; 
daughter, Pamela Rein; infant son, John Munsch; three brothers, Issy, 
Alvin, and Gilbert, Rebel; and five sisters, Josephine Basgall, Margaret
 Huelke, Janet Girard, Ruth Rupp, and Martina Betz.Rosary and Parish Vigil will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Monday,
 January 20, at 6:30 P.M. Funeral service will be on Tuesday, January 
21, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City followed by 
burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M.- 9:00 P.M. on Monday, January
 20.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Church, or Sacred Heart School.

Vera D. Munsch

Kenneth “Ken” John Schaffer was born January 1, 1954 in Hoxie, Kansas to
 William (Bill) and Marie A. (Albers) Schaffer.  He passed away January 
17, 2020 at University of Colorado Hospital with his family by his side.
   Ken attended Grade and High School in Hoxie graduating with the class
 of 1972.  After graduation, he attended Garden City Community College 
graduating in 1974.  He worked various jobs but loved his cattle and 
farming.


Ken married Glenda Plummer on December 3, 1977, and to this union 
two children were born, Stacey Brown and Travis Schaffer (KayAnn).  He 
also had two step-children, J.R. Behan and Heather Holt.  He was blessed
 with seven grandchildren.


In recent years, Ken took up the sport of golf and enjoyed it very 
much.   He played in Senior Tournaments, couples tournaments and several
 tournaments with his son, Travis.  Ken is Past Exalted Ruler of the 
Hoxie Elks Lodge #2415 and Past State President of the Kansas Elks 
Association.  He is a member of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church 
and the Knights of Columbus of Hoxie, Kansas.


Ken is survived by his wife, Glenda of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; son,
 Travis Schaffer and his wife KayAnn of Hoxie, Kansas; step-son, J.R. 
Behan; daughter, Stacey Brown of Hoxie, Kansas; step-daughter, Heather 
Holt of Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren, Allison Holt Nielson, Stacy 
Holt, Jr., Dalton Brown, Sean Brown, Abbie Brown, Derek Schaffer, and 
Dallas Schaffer; brother, Will Schaffer and wife Margaret of Hoxie, 
Kansas; sisters, Kathy Collins of Goodland, Kansas and Karla Olson of 
Hoxie, Kansas; nieces and nephews and friends.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 
2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, 
Kansas.  Interment will immediately follow the service in The St. 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery.  The Past State Presidents of the 
Kansas Elks Association will present a graveside memorial service.  
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 
P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with 
Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M., all at Mickey-Leopold Funeral 
Home in Hoxie, Kansas.  Memorials are suggested to Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk, Sheridan County EMS, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 
or KETCH and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>Kenneth “Ken” John Schaffer was born January 1, 1954 in Hoxie, Kansas to
 William (Bill) and Marie A. (Albers) Schaffer. He passed away January 
17, 2020 at University of Colorado Hospital with his family by his side.
 Ken attended Grade and High School in Hoxie graduating with the class
 of 1972. After graduation, he attended Garden City Community College 
graduating in 1974. He worked various jobs but loved his cattle and 
farming.
Ken married Glenda Plummer on December 3, 1977, and to this union 
two children were born, Stacey Brown and Travis Schaffer (KayAnn). He 
also had two step-children, J.R. Behan and Heather Holt. He was blessed
 with seven grandchildren.
In recent years, Ken took up the sport of golf and enjoyed it very 
much. He played in Senior Tournaments, couples tournaments and several
 tournaments with his son, Travis. Ken is Past Exalted Ruler of the 
Hoxie Elks Lodge #2415 and Past State President of the Kansas Elks 
Association. He is a member of the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church 
and the Knights of Columbus of Hoxie, Kansas.
Ken is survived by his wife, Glenda of the home, Hoxie, Kansas; son,
 Travis Schaffer and his wife KayAnn of Hoxie, Kansas; step-son, J.R. 
Behan; daughter, Stacey Brown of Hoxie, Kansas; step-daughter, Heather 
Holt of Wichita, Kansas; grandchildren, Allison Holt Nielson, Stacy 
Holt, Jr., Dalton Brown, Sean Brown, Abbie Brown, Derek Schaffer, and 
Dallas Schaffer; brother, Will Schaffer and wife Margaret of Hoxie, 
Kansas; sisters, Kathy Collins of Goodland, Kansas and Karla Olson of 
Hoxie, Kansas; nieces and nephews and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 
2020 at 10:00 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie, 
Kansas. Interment will immediately follow the service in The St. 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery. The Past State Presidents of the 
Kansas Elks Association will present a graveside memorial service. 
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 21, 2020 from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 
P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M., with 
Rosary and Vigil Service at 7:00 P.M., all at Mickey-Leopold Funeral 
Home in Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk, Sheridan County EMS, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, 
or KETCH and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Kenneth 'Ken' John Schaffer

Virginia K. Karlin, 79, passed away Jan. 17, 2020, at Medicalodges of
 Great Bend. She was born July 11, 1940, in Larned. Virginia married 
Ronald James Karlin June 7, 1958, at Larned. He died July 30, 2011.

Virginia had been a resident of Great Bend since 1958, coming from 
Larned, where she was raised by her grandparents, Paul and Ruby Wysong. 
She was a 25 year employee for Fuller Brush Industries, working in the 
distribution department, and upon retirement, Virginia was employed as a
 dispatcher for the Great Bend Senior Center. She was a member of Prince
 of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society,
 and in her more active years, Virginia was a Girl Scout leader and 
taught CCD. She cherished her time with family, particularly during the 
holidays and special occasions. Virginia and Ron enjoyed decorating for 
Christmas, and will be especially remembered for Santa’s lighted 
helicopter, which adorned their front yard every Christmas season.

Survivors include one son, Doug Karlin and wife Natalie of Colwich; 
three daughters, Kathy Hayes and husband Jim of Great Bend, Christi Roy 
and husband Rodney of Hays and Diana Hocker of Bedford, Pa.; nine 
grandchildren, Jenna Corbett and husband Jason, Eric Hayes and wife 
Stephanie, Jason Roy, Kellie Roy, Josh Roy, Sarah Hocker, Ryan Hocker, 
Kayden Karlin, and Austin Karlin; two great grandchildren, Tenleigh 
Corbett and Sutton Corbett; and brother and sister in-laws, Steve and 
June Hillman of Great Bend and Don and Lucille Davis of Great Bend. She 
was preceded in passing by her husband Ron, and by her brother and 
sister in-law, Arlyn and Donna Linke.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at
 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Charles 
Mazouch presiding. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., at 
Great Bend Cemetery North. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m., 
Sunday, Jan. 19, at Bryant Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at
 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been designated to 
the Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Virginia K. Karlin, 79, passed away Jan. 17, 2020, at Medicalodges of
 Great Bend. She was born July 11, 1940, in Larned. Virginia married 
Ronald James Karlin June 7, 1958, at Larned. He died July 30, 2011.Virginia had been a resident of Great Bend since 1958, coming from 
Larned, where she was raised by her grandparents, Paul and Ruby Wysong. 
She was a 25 year employee for Fuller Brush Industries, working in the 
distribution department, and upon retirement, Virginia was employed as a
 dispatcher for the Great Bend Senior Center. She was a member of Prince
 of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, the Altar Society,
 and in her more active years, Virginia was a Girl Scout leader and 
taught CCD. She cherished her time with family, particularly during the 
holidays and special occasions. Virginia and Ron enjoyed decorating for 
Christmas, and will be especially remembered for Santa’s lighted 
helicopter, which adorned their front yard every Christmas season.Survivors include one son, Doug Karlin and wife Natalie of Colwich; 
three daughters, Kathy Hayes and husband Jim of Great Bend, Christi Roy 
and husband Rodney of Hays and Diana Hocker of Bedford, Pa.; nine 
grandchildren, Jenna Corbett and husband Jason, Eric Hayes and wife 
Stephanie, Jason Roy, Kellie Roy, Josh Roy, Sarah Hocker, Ryan Hocker, 
Kayden Karlin, and Austin Karlin; two great grandchildren, Tenleigh 
Corbett and Sutton Corbett; and brother and sister in-laws, Steve and 
June Hillman of Great Bend and Don and Lucille Davis of Great Bend. She 
was preceded in passing by her husband Ron, and by her brother and 
sister in-law, Arlyn and Donna Linke.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, at
 St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, with Father Charles 
Mazouch presiding. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., at 
Great Bend Cemetery North. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 9:00 p.m., 
Sunday, Jan. 19, at Bryant Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at
 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Memorials have been designated to 
the Golden Belt Humane Society or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Virginia K. Karlin

Joy Kathryn Glick, 97, Hays, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Via Christi Village.

She was born August 29, 1922 on a farm 
near Plainville, Kansas the oldest of six children born to Ralph and 
Maude (Winters) Carmicheal.&nbsp; On August 26, 1942 she was united in 
marriage to Fred J. Glick.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2007.&nbsp;

Joy graduated from Plainville High 
School in 1940 and the Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, KS.&nbsp; 
She worked in banks in Sublette, Plainville, Pratt, and in Guymon, OK.&nbsp; 
She also worked for Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co. in Plainville, Cabot
 Corp., Pampa, TX, and Southern Union Oil Co., in Hobbs, NM.&nbsp; She and 
Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Hays.&nbsp; Her memberships include the 
First United Methodist Church, Courtney-Spaulding Chapter of DAR, and 
Order of the Eastern Star in Hays, where she recently received her 75 
year pin.

Survivors include her three daughters; 
Ronda (Mike) Buchheister of Colorado Springs, CO, Sondra (Russell) 
Olinger of Wellsville, KS, and Joy Marlene Glick of Hays, six 
grandchildren; Kerry Page, Fred Buchheister, Judy Stambaugh, Dan Hull, 
Heather Mewhinney, and Angie Lytle, eleven great-grandchildren, and one 
sister; Regna Powell of Sun City West, AZ.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Fred, and four brothers; Norman Eugene, Richard, 
Robert, and Ronald Carmicheal.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on
 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Hays, 
with Rev. Mike Rose officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Plainville 
City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until
 service time at the church.&nbsp; An Order of the Eastern Star memorial 
service will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested to First United Methodist Churches in Hays and Plainville,
 Historic Fort Hays, or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories
 of Joy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Joy Kathryn Glick, 97, Hays, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at Via Christi Village.She was born August 29, 1922 on a farm 
near Plainville, Kansas the oldest of six children born to Ralph and 
Maude (Winters) Carmicheal.&nbsp; On August 26, 1942 she was united in 
marriage to Fred J. Glick.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2007.&nbsp;Joy graduated from Plainville High 
School in 1940 and the Brown Mackie School of Business in Salina, KS.&nbsp; 
She worked in banks in Sublette, Plainville, Pratt, and in Guymon, OK.&nbsp; 
She also worked for Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Co. in Plainville, Cabot
 Corp., Pampa, TX, and Southern Union Oil Co., in Hobbs, NM.&nbsp; She and 
Fred retired in 1985 and moved to Hays.&nbsp; Her memberships include the 
First United Methodist Church, Courtney-Spaulding Chapter of DAR, and 
Order of the Eastern Star in Hays, where she recently received her 75 
year pin.Survivors include her three daughters; 
Ronda (Mike) Buchheister of Colorado Springs, CO, Sondra (Russell) 
Olinger of Wellsville, KS, and Joy Marlene Glick of Hays, six 
grandchildren; Kerry Page, Fred Buchheister, Judy Stambaugh, Dan Hull, 
Heather Mewhinney, and Angie Lytle, eleven great-grandchildren, and one 
sister; Regna Powell of Sun City West, AZ.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Fred, and four brothers; Norman Eugene, Richard, 
Robert, and Ronald Carmicheal.Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on
 Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church, Hays, 
with Rev. Mike Rose officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Plainville 
City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, and on Tuesday from 9:30 am until
 service time at the church.&nbsp; An Order of the Eastern Star memorial 
service will be at 7:00 pm on Monday, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested to First United Methodist Churches in Hays and Plainville,
 Historic Fort Hays, or to Hospice of HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories
 of Joy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Joy Kathryn Glick

Cassidy Raylynn Riggs came roaring into this world July 26, 1984 an incredible soul whose mere presence touched everyone she came into contact with. 

Now dancing, finally and most likely in her bikini, with her Grandmas, Dad Mike, Aunts, Uncles and so many friends that went before her. Cassidy being as strong as she could for as long as she could left us Tuesday evening January 14th, 2020. 35 years she spent making people smile, laugh and even cock your head a little before bursting into grins! 

Sparkle on Cass, Sing and dance with the best, until we see you again Princess a celebration of her life the way she would present it will be held Saturday February 1st 1030am at Cowboy Junction in Hill City Kansas memorials will be sent to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic They loved her too! 

We will hold her an eternal birthday party in Pine Haven, Wyoming July 26, 2020.

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 </figure>Cassidy Raylynn Riggs came roaring into this world July 26, 1984 an incredible soul whose mere presence touched everyone she came into contact with. Now dancing, finally and most likely in her bikini, with her Grandmas, Dad Mike, Aunts, Uncles and so many friends that went before her. Cassidy being as strong as she could for as long as she could left us Tuesday evening January 14th, 2020. 35 years she spent making people smile, laugh and even cock your head a little before bursting into grins! Sparkle on Cass, Sing and dance with the best, until we see you again Princess a celebration of her life the way she would present it will be held Saturday February 1st 1030am at Cowboy Junction in Hill City Kansas memorials will be sent to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic They loved her too! We will hold her an eternal birthday party in Pine Haven, Wyoming July 26, 2020.

Cassidy Raylynn Riggs

Janet Elaine (Bizek) Barker, 90, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020. 

“Elaine” was born on the family farm at rural
 Timken, Rush County, Kansas, on August 15, 1929 to Charles James Bizek 
and Edith Lillian Seelye Bizek. 

 She graduated from La Crosse High 
School, La Crosse, Kansas, in 1947 and from Salt City Business College 
in Hutchinson, Kansas.  Elaine brought her gifts of a positive outlook, 
cheerful disposition, diligence, respect for authority, resilience in 
the face of adversity, attention to detail and rural farming values into
 all aspects of life including the workplace. While attending business 
college she earned spending money by grading papers for instructors. 
Later jobs in La Crosse, Kansas, and Wichita, Kansas, included working 
as a secretary or executive assistant for an abstract company, county 
attorney, insurance, and oil companies. 

Following her marriage to Victor
 G. Barker and the arrival of children, Elaine worked as a homemaker and
 supported her husband’s career through a number of relocations. She 
told family that she placed her trust in Jesus during a period of 
life-threatening illness in her 20s. She demonstrated her simple faith 
in her savior by loving her neighbors through actions and service. 



When her marriage ended, she honed her skills and returned to the 
workforce. In 1987 Elaine moved to Topeka, Kansas, to be near family 
where she found contentment in useful work, relationships with 
co-workers and helping her family. She was a joy filled volunteer in her
 grandkids’ lunchroom, classrooms and sometimes as a last minute 
substitute cub scout den leader. Elaine retired from Blue Cross and Blue
 Shield of Kansas. As a parting gift her co-workers compiled a cookbook 
filled with her recipes they collected over the years from the many 
cookies, cakes, casseroles and dishes of all kinds she brought to work 
for them to share. Her gift of hospitality and love of meeting, feeding 
and talking to people from all walks of life led to her next employment 
as a product demonstrator for Sam’s Club where she worked until she was 
87. Elaine moved to Newton, Kansas, in 2017 to be closer to family 
including her much loved great granddaughter. She lived independently 
and continued to enjoy hosting her extended family and plying them with 
her signature baked goods including her chocolate chip cookies until her
 final hospitalization in December, 2019. 



Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Thelma Jean Bizek,
 Sherla Lee Furgason, and Patricia J. Raikes;  and a grandson, Blake D. 
Andrews. 



She will be lovingly remembered and missed by survivors which include 
siblings, Clifford C. Bizek, Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte I. Biays, 
Timken, Kansas; children, Susan Barker Andrews, Fernley, Nevada, and 
David S. Barker and daughter-in-law, Betsy Barker, Elko, Nevada;  
grandson, Grant D. Andrews; great-granddaughter, Ambrielle Andrews; step
 grandson and granddaughter, Damian Branting and Melanie Branting; and 
five nieces and two nephews.



Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2020, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. 



Funeral service will be Friday, January 24, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at the 
Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Matt Jackson officiating.
  Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.



In lieu of flowers or plants, the family suggests memorial donations to 
the Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas, in care of the funeral 
home. 



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>Janet Elaine (Bizek) Barker, 90, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020. “Elaine” was born on the family farm at rural
 Timken, Rush County, Kansas, on August 15, 1929 to Charles James Bizek 
and Edith Lillian Seelye Bizek. She graduated from La Crosse High 
School, La Crosse, Kansas, in 1947 and from Salt City Business College 
in Hutchinson, Kansas. Elaine brought her gifts of a positive outlook, 
cheerful disposition, diligence, respect for authority, resilience in 
the face of adversity, attention to detail and rural farming values into
 all aspects of life including the workplace. While attending business 
college she earned spending money by grading papers for instructors. 
Later jobs in La Crosse, Kansas, and Wichita, Kansas, included working 
as a secretary or executive assistant for an abstract company, county 
attorney, insurance, and oil companies. Following her marriage to Victor
 G. Barker and the arrival of children, Elaine worked as a homemaker and
 supported her husband’s career through a number of relocations. She 
told family that she placed her trust in Jesus during a period of 
life-threatening illness in her 20s. She demonstrated her simple faith 
in her savior by loving her neighbors through actions and service. 

When her marriage ended, she honed her skills and returned to the 
workforce. In 1987 Elaine moved to Topeka, Kansas, to be near family 
where she found contentment in useful work, relationships with 
co-workers and helping her family. She was a joy filled volunteer in her
 grandkids’ lunchroom, classrooms and sometimes as a last minute 
substitute cub scout den leader. Elaine retired from Blue Cross and Blue
 Shield of Kansas. As a parting gift her co-workers compiled a cookbook 
filled with her recipes they collected over the years from the many 
cookies, cakes, casseroles and dishes of all kinds she brought to work 
for them to share. Her gift of hospitality and love of meeting, feeding 
and talking to people from all walks of life led to her next employment 
as a product demonstrator for Sam’s Club where she worked until she was 
87. Elaine moved to Newton, Kansas, in 2017 to be closer to family 
including her much loved great granddaughter. She lived independently 
and continued to enjoy hosting her extended family and plying them with 
her signature baked goods including her chocolate chip cookies until her
 final hospitalization in December, 2019. 

Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Thelma Jean Bizek,
 Sherla Lee Furgason, and Patricia J. Raikes; and a grandson, Blake D. 
Andrews. 

She will be lovingly remembered and missed by survivors which include 
siblings, Clifford C. Bizek, Dallas, Texas, and Charlotte I. Biays, 
Timken, Kansas; children, Susan Barker Andrews, Fernley, Nevada, and 
David S. Barker and daughter-in-law, Betsy Barker, Elko, Nevada; 
grandson, Grant D. Andrews; great-granddaughter, Ambrielle Andrews; step
 grandson and granddaughter, Damian Branting and Melanie Branting; and 
five nieces and two nephews.

Visitation will be Friday, January 24, 2020, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. 

Funeral service will be Friday, January 24, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at the 
Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Matt Jackson officiating.
 Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family suggests memorial donations to 
the Bohemian National Cemetery, Timken, Kansas, in care of the funeral 
home. 

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.

Janet Elaine (Bizek) Barker

Janice Arleene Winters, daughter of Tude and Naomi Robertson, was born 
July 13, 1927 at her grandparents’ home in Smith County, Kansas. She 
passed away January 13, 2020 in Norton, Kansas at the age of 92.


Janice moved with her parents to rural Decatur County in 1929, where
 she was raised along with her brother Robert, born in 1932. She 
attended school in Jennings, grades 1 through 10, and Decatur Community 
High School grades 11 and 12; graduating in 1945. Janice was very active
 in music in school – instrumental, vocal, and as an accompanist. Early 
on in high school she was an accomplished seamstress. After graduation, 
she went on to attend and graduate from Stewart Beauty Academy in 
Topeka, December 1945. 


Janice married “Chiz” Ruzicka April 17, 1946 in Oberlin and moved to
 Tarona, CA, later returning to Oberlin to live until 1958 when they 
moved to Pratt, KS, where Janice worked as an instructor at the Beauty 
Academy. Chiz passed away as a result of an accident in 1964. 


Janice married Gary Winters in Pratt on July 16, 1966. They resided 
in Pratt, Liberal, and Grand Junction. After Gary’s death in 2000, 
Janice moved to her childhood farm home near Jennings. 


Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Tude and Naomi; 
husbands, Chiz and Gary; brother, “Smokey” Robertson; daughter and 
son-in-law, Kandye and Chris Schmidt; grandson, Nick Schmidt; 
son-in-law, Ron Bodfield and great-grandson, Camden King. She is 
survived by her daughters: Sharyn Bodfield of Oberlin, Sandy (John) 
Weigel of Oberlin, Kay (Bill) Mitchusson of Bastrop, TX; 8 
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandsons. 


Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Janice Winters Memorial Fund. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Janice Arleene Winters, daughter of Tude and Naomi Robertson, was born 
July 13, 1927 at her grandparents’ home in Smith County, Kansas. She 
passed away January 13, 2020 in Norton, Kansas at the age of 92.
Janice moved with her parents to rural Decatur County in 1929, where
 she was raised along with her brother Robert, born in 1932. She 
attended school in Jennings, grades 1 through 10, and Decatur Community 
High School grades 11 and 12; graduating in 1945. Janice was very active
 in music in school – instrumental, vocal, and as an accompanist. Early 
on in high school she was an accomplished seamstress. After graduation, 
she went on to attend and graduate from Stewart Beauty Academy in 
Topeka, December 1945. 
Janice married “Chiz” Ruzicka April 17, 1946 in Oberlin and moved to
 Tarona, CA, later returning to Oberlin to live until 1958 when they 
moved to Pratt, KS, where Janice worked as an instructor at the Beauty 
Academy. Chiz passed away as a result of an accident in 1964. 
Janice married Gary Winters in Pratt on July 16, 1966. They resided 
in Pratt, Liberal, and Grand Junction. After Gary’s death in 2000, 
Janice moved to her childhood farm home near Jennings. 
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Tude and Naomi; 
husbands, Chiz and Gary; brother, “Smokey” Robertson; daughter and 
son-in-law, Kandye and Chris Schmidt; grandson, Nick Schmidt; 
son-in-law, Ron Bodfield and great-grandson, Camden King. She is 
survived by her daughters: Sharyn Bodfield of Oberlin, Sandy (John) 
Weigel of Oberlin, Kay (Bill) Mitchusson of Bastrop, TX; 8 
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandsons. 
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Janice Winters Memorial Fund. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Janice Arleene Winters

Jerry L. Morgenstern, 74, died January 15, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital in Hoisington. Born January 18, 1945, in Wichita, he was the 
son of LeRoy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern. On January 28, 1967, he 
married Lou Ann Lamatsch in Odin. &nbsp;Jerry graduated from Hoisington High 
School and Kansas State University. &nbsp;After graduation, he taught 
vocational agriculture in Ellis and Great Bend before moving to 
Hoisington to farm full time as a fourth generation farmer. &nbsp;He 
continued teaching as a part-time welding instructor at Barton Community
 College for over 30 years. &nbsp;

He was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 
and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member for over 50 years and served
 in positions at the Local, District and State level. &nbsp; He served on the
 Barton County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Barton County Farm 
Service Agency Board member, Barton County Ag. Extension Council and 
many Co-Op Boards. &nbsp;He was a lifetime FFA member and promoted 
agriculture through his work with the County Extension Hazardous 
Occupations Training Class, National Ag Day and assisted with the "Ag in
 the Classroom Presentations." &nbsp;

He is survived by his wife Lou Ann of the home; two sons, John 
Morgenstern and wife Kelly of Olathe, Jim Morgenstern and wife Shelly of
 Russell; two daughters, Brenda Kaiser and husband Leonard of Great 
Bend, Ann Buesing and husband Ryan of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren,
 Morgan Kaiser, Molly Kaiser, Katelyn Morgenstern, Jace Morgenstern, 
Bryn Morgenstern, Rylie Morgenstern, Valarie Morgenstern, Emma 
Morgenstern, Elizabeth Morgenstern, Olivia Morgenstern, Elijah Buesing, 
and Jonah Buesing. Brothers, Robert Morgenstern and wife Jan, Donald 
Morgenstern; Sisters, Joan Rziha and husband Leonard, Pam Willis and 
husband Greg, all of Hoisington and Roxanne Bell and husband Tom of 
Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
 January 18th, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic
 Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials are suggested to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or Donor’s Choice, all in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Jerry L. Morgenstern, 74, died January 15, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital in Hoisington. Born January 18, 1945, in Wichita, he was the 
son of LeRoy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern. On January 28, 1967, he 
married Lou Ann Lamatsch in Odin. &nbsp;Jerry graduated from Hoisington High 
School and Kansas State University. &nbsp;After graduation, he taught 
vocational agriculture in Ellis and Great Bend before moving to 
Hoisington to farm full time as a fourth generation farmer. &nbsp;He 
continued teaching as a part-time welding instructor at Barton Community
 College for over 30 years. &nbsp;He was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 
and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member for over 50 years and served
 in positions at the Local, District and State level. &nbsp; He served on the
 Barton County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Barton County Farm 
Service Agency Board member, Barton County Ag. Extension Council and 
many Co-Op Boards. &nbsp;He was a lifetime FFA member and promoted 
agriculture through his work with the County Extension Hazardous 
Occupations Training Class, National Ag Day and assisted with the "Ag in
 the Classroom Presentations." &nbsp;He is survived by his wife Lou Ann of the home; two sons, John 
Morgenstern and wife Kelly of Olathe, Jim Morgenstern and wife Shelly of
 Russell; two daughters, Brenda Kaiser and husband Leonard of Great 
Bend, Ann Buesing and husband Ryan of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren,
 Morgan Kaiser, Molly Kaiser, Katelyn Morgenstern, Jace Morgenstern, 
Bryn Morgenstern, Rylie Morgenstern, Valarie Morgenstern, Emma 
Morgenstern, Elizabeth Morgenstern, Olivia Morgenstern, Elijah Buesing, 
and Jonah Buesing. Brothers, Robert Morgenstern and wife Jan, Donald 
Morgenstern; Sisters, Joan Rziha and husband Leonard, Pam Willis and 
husband Greg, all of Hoisington and Roxanne Bell and husband Tom of 
Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
 January 18th, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic
 Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials are suggested to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or Donor’s Choice, all in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jerry L. Morgenstern

Marvin Bauman, age 86. of Quinter, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center Long-Term Care in Quinter. 

Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Marvin Bauman, age 86. of Quinter, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center Long-Term Care in Quinter. Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Marvin Bauman

September 2, 1957 ~ January 16, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

September 2, 1957 ~ January 16, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Jeri Dee Gibbs

Irene Mae (Zeigler) Luhman, 92, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Natoma, Kansas, departed this life and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center.

Irene was born on November 17, 1927 on the family farm near Codell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in Natoma in 1945.&nbsp; She then attended Cadet Nursing Training at Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Suffering from polio, she did not return to nurses training.

Irene was united in marriage to Hugo Luhman on September 28, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Irene and Hugo were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and later members of Peace Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters, Marjorie, Susan and Cynthia.&nbsp; They made their home in Laton, Kansas until 1982 when they moved to the family homestead farm north of Natoma.&nbsp; Hugo preceded her in death on September 24, 2015.

Irene was a devoted farmer's wife and mother to her children.&nbsp; She was a choir member for 53 years and taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and week day school for several years.&nbsp; She was an active member of LWML, LLL Fellowship Club, Self Culture Club, Legion Auxiliary, Peace Women’s Guild, and also was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.&nbsp; She helped with the farm work with her husband and daughters.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed working with cattle, gardening and canning, but what brought her the most joy was her family.

Irene’s surviving family include her three daughters, Marjorie Kertz (husband David) of Hays, Kansas, Susan Green (husband Jerry) of Hays, Kansas and Cindy Elliott of Plainville, Kansas; two grandsons Daniel Green (wife Kinsey) and Steven Elliott (wife Brook) and four great grandchildren, Kasdan Green, Maddex Green, Gracie Palmer and Hazel Elliott.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hugo,&nbsp; brothers Marvin Zeigler and Leo Zeigler, and sister Rita Patton.

Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Irene Mae (Zeigler) Luhman, 92, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Natoma, Kansas, departed this life and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center.Irene was born on November 17, 1927 on the family farm near Codell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in Natoma in 1945.&nbsp; She then attended Cadet Nursing Training at Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Suffering from polio, she did not return to nurses training.Irene was united in marriage to Hugo Luhman on September 28, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Irene and Hugo were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and later members of Peace Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters, Marjorie, Susan and Cynthia.&nbsp; They made their home in Laton, Kansas until 1982 when they moved to the family homestead farm north of Natoma.&nbsp; Hugo preceded her in death on September 24, 2015.Irene was a devoted farmer's wife and mother to her children.&nbsp; She was a choir member for 53 years and taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and week day school for several years.&nbsp; She was an active member of LWML, LLL Fellowship Club, Self Culture Club, Legion Auxiliary, Peace Women’s Guild, and also was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.&nbsp; She helped with the farm work with her husband and daughters.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed working with cattle, gardening and canning, but what brought her the most joy was her family.Irene’s surviving family include her three daughters, Marjorie Kertz (husband David) of Hays, Kansas, Susan Green (husband Jerry) of Hays, Kansas and Cindy Elliott of Plainville, Kansas; two grandsons Daniel Green (wife Kinsey) and Steven Elliott (wife Brook) and four great grandchildren, Kasdan Green, Maddex Green, Gracie Palmer and Hazel Elliott.Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hugo,&nbsp; brothers Marvin Zeigler and Leo Zeigler, and sister Rita Patton.Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Irene Mae (Zeigler) Luhman

LaVerne “Jay” Weigel, 63, Hays, died 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 surrounded by family at HaysMed following a 
selfless, long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jay was born July 2, 1956 in Hays the 
first of five children to LaVerne H. “Vern” and Viola “Olie”(Kreutzer) 
Weigel.&nbsp; In 1974 he graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort 
Hays State University.&nbsp; He worked for Gibson’s Department Store during 
high school and college and for the next 43 years, he worked at S&amp;W 
Supply as the IT specialist, a career where he was treated like family.&nbsp;
 Jay was a member of the St. Nicholas of Myra Council #10044 Knights of 
Columbus and enjoyed helping plan his high school reunions.&nbsp; Jay was 
always willing to help others, and family always came first and was so 
very important to him.&nbsp; He was a movie buff, and proud to be known as a 
Trekkie, being a huge fan of everything Star Trek.

Jay is remembered with love by his 
three children; Brandon Weigel and wife Emily of Hays and granddaughter 
Blair, Alan Weigel of Hays, and Christina Weigel-Gao and husband Erik 
(Qi) of Hays, two brothers; Duane Weigel and wife Cindy of Hays, and 
Roger Weigel and wife Ramona of Hays, two sisters; Marla Weigel and 
Vaughn McMurtrie of Hays, and Coy Wasinger of Victoria, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Olie.

A celebration of Jay’s life will be at 
2:30 pm on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home, 1906 Pine Street.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm 
until service time on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment for close 
friends and family will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested in Jay’s memory to Hospice of HaysMed or to the Dreiling 
Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Jay 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>LaVerne “Jay” Weigel, 63, Hays, died 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 surrounded by family at HaysMed following a 
selfless, long and hard-fought battle with cancer.Jay was born July 2, 1956 in Hays the 
first of five children to LaVerne H. “Vern” and Viola “Olie”(Kreutzer) 
Weigel.&nbsp; In 1974 he graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort 
Hays State University.&nbsp; He worked for Gibson’s Department Store during 
high school and college and for the next 43 years, he worked at S&amp;W 
Supply as the IT specialist, a career where he was treated like family.&nbsp;
 Jay was a member of the St. Nicholas of Myra Council #10044 Knights of 
Columbus and enjoyed helping plan his high school reunions.&nbsp; Jay was 
always willing to help others, and family always came first and was so 
very important to him.&nbsp; He was a movie buff, and proud to be known as a 
Trekkie, being a huge fan of everything Star Trek.Jay is remembered with love by his 
three children; Brandon Weigel and wife Emily of Hays and granddaughter 
Blair, Alan Weigel of Hays, and Christina Weigel-Gao and husband Erik 
(Qi) of Hays, two brothers; Duane Weigel and wife Cindy of Hays, and 
Roger Weigel and wife Ramona of Hays, two sisters; Marla Weigel and 
Vaughn McMurtrie of Hays, and Coy Wasinger of Victoria, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Olie.A celebration of Jay’s life will be at 
2:30 pm on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home, 1906 Pine Street.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm 
until service time on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment for close 
friends and family will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested in Jay’s memory to Hospice of HaysMed or to the Dreiling 
Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Jay 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

LaVerne 'Jay' Weigel

Brennon
 Christopher Hilton, 22, of Victoria, TX, passed away on November 19, 
2019 in a tragic auto accident. 

He was born on January 22, 1997 in Hays,
 KS to Terri Hilton. He grew up in Hays, KS and graduated from Hays High
 School in 2015. He later made his home in Victoria, TX with his life 
partner Brittany Skonecki, son Jayden and new baby son Reece. He worked 
for Covenant Testing Technology. He worked hard to provide the best for 
his family. He was a devoted provider, father, son, grandson, brother.&nbsp;

Brennon
 was a powerful light in the lives of all who knew him. He was always 
smiling and spreading his energy everywhere he went and to all who 
encountered him. Family was everything to him and he was everything to 
his family.&nbsp;

He is survived by 
his mother, Terri Hilton of Iola, KS, father, Jonathan Lushbough and 
wife Bobbie, of Iola Ks, girlfriend, Brittany Skonecki, two sons, 
Jayden, age 4 and Reece age 8 weeks, of the home, 3 siblings, Emma 
Hilton of Hays, KS, Bryce Teer and wife Katy of Versailles, MO, and 
Sally Lushbough of Iola, KS, &nbsp;Uncle David Hilton, Jr. and partner Sarah,
 of Katy, TX, grandparents, Corinia Hilton of Hays, KS, Nancy Hilton of 
Sugarland, TX, and Terry and Caryn Lushbough of Iola, KS.&nbsp;

He is proceeded in death by Grandfather David Hilton, Sr., grandmother Jo Lushbough and great grandmother Juanita McHaley.

There
 will be a memorial service at Heaven’s Gate Funeral Home, located at 
412 N. Main St, Victoria, TX 77901 on January 6, 2020 with a viewing at 
11am and the service at 1pm. Another service will be at Celebration 
Community Church, located at 5790 230th Ave, Hays, KS 67601 on January 
13, 2020 at 11am. A gofundme page has been started for his surviving 
children of Facebook.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brennon
 Christopher Hilton, 22, of Victoria, TX, passed away on November 19, 
2019 in a tragic auto accident. He was born on January 22, 1997 in Hays,
 KS to Terri Hilton. He grew up in Hays, KS and graduated from Hays High
 School in 2015. He later made his home in Victoria, TX with his life 
partner Brittany Skonecki, son Jayden and new baby son Reece. He worked 
for Covenant Testing Technology. He worked hard to provide the best for 
his family. He was a devoted provider, father, son, grandson, brother.&nbsp;Brennon
 was a powerful light in the lives of all who knew him. He was always 
smiling and spreading his energy everywhere he went and to all who 
encountered him. Family was everything to him and he was everything to 
his family.&nbsp;He is survived by 
his mother, Terri Hilton of Iola, KS, father, Jonathan Lushbough and 
wife Bobbie, of Iola Ks, girlfriend, Brittany Skonecki, two sons, 
Jayden, age 4 and Reece age 8 weeks, of the home, 3 siblings, Emma 
Hilton of Hays, KS, Bryce Teer and wife Katy of Versailles, MO, and 
Sally Lushbough of Iola, KS, &nbsp;Uncle David Hilton, Jr. and partner Sarah,
 of Katy, TX, grandparents, Corinia Hilton of Hays, KS, Nancy Hilton of 
Sugarland, TX, and Terry and Caryn Lushbough of Iola, KS.&nbsp;He is proceeded in death by Grandfather David Hilton, Sr., grandmother Jo Lushbough and great grandmother Juanita McHaley.There
 will be a memorial service at Heaven’s Gate Funeral Home, located at 
412 N. Main St, Victoria, TX 77901 on January 6, 2020 with a viewing at 
11am and the service at 1pm. Another service will be at Celebration 
Community Church, located at 5790 230th Ave, Hays, KS 67601 on January 
13, 2020 at 11am. A gofundme page has been started for his surviving 
children of Facebook.&nbsp;

Brennon Christopher Hilton

Ethelyn L. Grow, 71 of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Mitchell County Special Care Unit in Beloit, Kansas.

Ethelyn was born in Garden City, Kansas on November 14, 1948.&nbsp; She grew up in Garden City and attended Garden City High School.

Ethelyn had disabilities
 that limited her most of her life, but she tried to make the most of 
it.&nbsp; She attended the Methodist Church.

Ethelyn does not have any surviving family except her Guardian Carolyn Gnad of Russell, Kansas.

A Graveside service will
 be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Russell City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; No visitation being held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Ethelyn L. Grow, 71 of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Mitchell County Special Care Unit in Beloit, Kansas.Ethelyn was born in Garden City, Kansas on November 14, 1948.&nbsp; She grew up in Garden City and attended Garden City High School.Ethelyn had disabilities
 that limited her most of her life, but she tried to make the most of 
it.&nbsp; She attended the Methodist Church.Ethelyn does not have any surviving family except her Guardian Carolyn Gnad of Russell, Kansas.A Graveside service will
 be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Russell City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; No visitation being held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Ethelyn L. Grow

Alberta Knoll, age 97, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Good Samaritan 
Society, Ellis. She was born May 14, 1923 in Hays, Kansas to Peter and 
Amelia (Dreiling) VonFeldt. She graduated from Girls Catholic High in 
Hays.

Alberta worked as a clerk for an 
abstract company. She had been a long time Senior Companion volunteer 
for many years at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was a member of
 St. Mary Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis as
 well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed playing cards and 
bingo in her spare time.

She is survived by a son, C. John 
(Norleen) Knoll of Hays; two grandsons, Joe (Dani) Knoll of Ellis and 
Michael (Ashley) Knoll of Topeka and six great grandchildren, Jordon, 
Billie, Reagan, and Andrew Knoll, Isabella and Braiden Anderson.

She was preceded in death by sons, Joseph and Jerome Knoll and a brother, Isadore VonFeldt.

Funeral services will be 10 AM 
Saturday, January 18th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will
 be at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.

Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 
PM with a combined D of I rosary and parish vigil at 7 PM all at 
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Saturday visitation
 will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's School or Church.

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

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 </figure>Alberta Knoll, age 97, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Good Samaritan 
Society, Ellis. She was born May 14, 1923 in Hays, Kansas to Peter and 
Amelia (Dreiling) VonFeldt. She graduated from Girls Catholic High in 
Hays.Alberta worked as a clerk for an 
abstract company. She had been a long time Senior Companion volunteer 
for many years at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was a member of
 St. Mary Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis as
 well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed playing cards and 
bingo in her spare time.She is survived by a son, C. John 
(Norleen) Knoll of Hays; two grandsons, Joe (Dani) Knoll of Ellis and 
Michael (Ashley) Knoll of Topeka and six great grandchildren, Jordon, 
Billie, Reagan, and Andrew Knoll, Isabella and Braiden Anderson.She was preceded in death by sons, Joseph and Jerome Knoll and a brother, Isadore VonFeldt.Funeral services will be 10 AM 
Saturday, January 18th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will
 be at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 
PM with a combined D of I rosary and parish vigil at 7 PM all at 
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Saturday visitation
 will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's School or Church.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Alberta Knoll

Coach Tom Cross has achieved his greatest victory passing into the arms 
of Jesus on January 6, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born near Belle 
Plaine, KS to Thomas and Juanita (Nelson) Cross on Oct. 2, 1928. He grew
 up as a farm boy, and was always interested in sports. He played 
football in high school and later at Panhandle A&amp;M in Goodwell, OK 
where he graduated in 1951. 

He was drafted into the Army and 
chose to be in the 82nd airborne division. Following his service, he 
started his football and track career for 38 years. He then had an 
extraordinary career in strength and conditioning teaching Olympic 
Weightlifting at Tulsa University and Mid America Nazarene University in
 Olathe, KS. He was the National Federation Coach of the Year, the 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Regional Coach of the Year, Master 
Coach from the collegiate Strength &amp; Conditioning Association, and 
then named a legend in the field. He was a supervisor in the weight room
 at the World Olympics in 1996. He taught many USAW courses for coaches 
to be certificated. He has influenced many, many athletes and families. 
Tom retired in 2005 so he could watch his four grandsons play football.

Tom
 was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kurt Cross. He is 
survived by his wife June (Berry) Cross of 65 years, one daughter Shari 
(Cross) Abbott, son-in-law Cliff Abbott, four grandsons, Bo Abbott and 
wife Kristen, Blake Abbott and wife Lauren, Bram Abbott and wife 
Bethani, and Britton Abbott, one sister, Betty Reiley, two brothers, 
Gail Cross and wife, Sylvia, and Harold Dick Cross and wife, Alice, and 
two great grandchildren Ellington and Emmeline.

Funeral will be 
held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E.
 Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation at 9:45AM and Funeral at 10:45AM
 with burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd, 
Leavenworth, KS.

Tom's family  wishes to give a big thanks for 
the wonderful help from Hospice of St. Catherine, Garden City, and the 
staff at Brookdale Assisted Living in Liberal.

In lieu of 
flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Tom Cross Scholarship Fund 
established at Mid-America Nazarene University given each year to an 
athlete in the strength and conditioning program.

        

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 </figure>Coach Tom Cross has achieved his greatest victory passing into the arms 
of Jesus on January 6, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born near Belle 
Plaine, KS to Thomas and Juanita (Nelson) Cross on Oct. 2, 1928. He grew
 up as a farm boy, and was always interested in sports. He played 
football in high school and later at Panhandle A&amp;M in Goodwell, OK 
where he graduated in 1951. He was drafted into the Army and 
chose to be in the 82nd airborne division. Following his service, he 
started his football and track career for 38 years. He then had an 
extraordinary career in strength and conditioning teaching Olympic 
Weightlifting at Tulsa University and Mid America Nazarene University in
 Olathe, KS. He was the National Federation Coach of the Year, the 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Regional Coach of the Year, Master 
Coach from the collegiate Strength &amp; Conditioning Association, and 
then named a legend in the field. He was a supervisor in the weight room
 at the World Olympics in 1996. He taught many USAW courses for coaches 
to be certificated. He has influenced many, many athletes and families. 
Tom retired in 2005 so he could watch his four grandsons play football.Tom
 was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kurt Cross. He is 
survived by his wife June (Berry) Cross of 65 years, one daughter Shari 
(Cross) Abbott, son-in-law Cliff Abbott, four grandsons, Bo Abbott and 
wife Kristen, Blake Abbott and wife Lauren, Bram Abbott and wife 
Bethani, and Britton Abbott, one sister, Betty Reiley, two brothers, 
Gail Cross and wife, Sylvia, and Harold Dick Cross and wife, Alice, and 
two great grandchildren Ellington and Emmeline.Funeral will be 
held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E.
 Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation at 9:45AM and Funeral at 10:45AM
 with burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd, 
Leavenworth, KS.Tom's family wishes to give a big thanks for 
the wonderful help from Hospice of St. Catherine, Garden City, and the 
staff at Brookdale Assisted Living in Liberal.In lieu of 
flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Tom Cross Scholarship Fund 
established at Mid-America Nazarene University given each year to an 
athlete in the strength and conditioning program.

Tom Cross

Aleta Faith (Guthrie) Brooks, daughter of Art and Nelle (Jones) Guthrie, was born May 15, 1936 in rural Norton County and died at the Norton County Hospital in Norton on January 13, 2020 at the age of 83.

She started school at the District 19 country school. She later attended grade school, junior high and part of high school in Almena. She graduated from Norton Community High School in 1954. 

Aleta and Don Leon Brooks were married by Leland Griffin on January 17, 1966 at the Norton Christian Church. They lived all of their married life in Norton where they raised their two girls.

Aleta and her parents were custodians at the Norton Christian Church. She worked that job for many years and loved the church always. She was a talented seamstress, an animal lover, a constant reader, and most of all, a devoted mother.

She is survived by her husband, Don Brooks, Norton; two daughters, Laura Leigh Brooks, Norton and Amy Brooks Couch and husband Rob Couch, Parker, Colorado; a grandson, Brewer Guthrie Couch; a granddaughter, Julia Faith Couch; and one sister, Marilyn Spear Johnson and husband Don Johnson, Plainville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Lyman Guthrie; a sister, Carol Guthrie Wingert; parents-in-law Frank and Velma Brooks; and three nephews: Greg Wingert, Gary Guthrie and Brian Spear.

Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, January 17 at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 18 at Enfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Norton Cemetery.

Memorials in honor of Aleta may be donated to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.

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 </figure>Aleta Faith (Guthrie) Brooks, daughter of Art and Nelle (Jones) Guthrie, was born May 15, 1936 in rural Norton County and died at the Norton County Hospital in Norton on January 13, 2020 at the age of 83.She started school at the District 19 country school. She later attended grade school, junior high and part of high school in Almena. She graduated from Norton Community High School in 1954. Aleta and Don Leon Brooks were married by Leland Griffin on January 17, 1966 at the Norton Christian Church. They lived all of their married life in Norton where they raised their two girls.Aleta and her parents were custodians at the Norton Christian Church. She worked that job for many years and loved the church always. She was a talented seamstress, an animal lover, a constant reader, and most of all, a devoted mother.She is survived by her husband, Don Brooks, Norton; two daughters, Laura Leigh Brooks, Norton and Amy Brooks Couch and husband Rob Couch, Parker, Colorado; a grandson, Brewer Guthrie Couch; a granddaughter, Julia Faith Couch; and one sister, Marilyn Spear Johnson and husband Don Johnson, Plainville.She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Lyman Guthrie; a sister, Carol Guthrie Wingert; parents-in-law Frank and Velma Brooks; and three nephews: Greg Wingert, Gary Guthrie and Brian Spear.Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, January 17 at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 18 at Enfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Norton Cemetery.Memorials in honor of Aleta may be donated to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.

Aleta Faith (Guthrie) Brooks

June Elizabeth Bell, 67, Schoenchen, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.


Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>June Elizabeth Bell, 67, Schoenchen, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

June Elizabeth Bell

Luella M. Kinderknecht, 86, of Hoxie, passed away Monday, January 13, 
2020.  She was born in St. Peter, on December 24, 1933, to Joe A. and 
Elizabeth M. (Dinkel) Richmeier.  She married Virgil A. Kinderknecht, on
 November 9, 1954 in, St. Peter, Kansas. He passed away June 21, 2001.


Luella grew up on a farm near St. Peter.  She attended school in St.
 Peter and graduated from 8th grade. After 8th grade graduation, she 
immediately went to work helping families with their children.  For a 
short while before she met Virgil, Luella worked in Hays at the 
Hospital. After they were married, they moved to a farm north of Park 
where they lived until 1995 when they moved to Hoxie, Kansas. She kept 
the house in order and raised the children while Virgil went to work on 
the railroad.  


Luella was a wonderful cook.  She was well known for her chicken and
 noodles, barbecued meatballs, fried chicken, homemade rolls, and her 
specialty, galuskies.  She grew a large garden until the past few years.
 After her husband Virgil died, her children and grandchildren made sure
 she had the best care possible.   Her grandchildren made sure her lawn 
was mowed, and her grandson, Aaron, always spent the evening helping 
decorate her house for Christmas. Luella enjoyed attending her 
grandchildren’s activities. She dearly loved her children and all her 
grand and great-grandchildren. They made her world a brighter place to 
live. 


Survivors include her children, Marilyn Arnold (David, of Hoxie, 
Leon Kinderknecht (Tracy, of Wamego, Loretta Karnes (Roy, of 
Grainfield, Glenda Heier (Richard, of Hoxie, Randy Kinderknecht, Galen 
Kinderknecht, both of Park, Sheila Heim (Steve) and Eric Kinderknecht 
(Debbie, all of Hoxie, grandchildren, Jeremy Arnold, Mary Glick 
(Darin, Levi Kinderknecht (Tiffany, Mark Karnes, Travis Arnold, Ryan 
Kinderknecht, Kala Harvey (Jonathan, Jadrien Carson (Jeff Pfeifer, 
Kara Scott (Bronson, Alex Kinderknecht (Kristen Redding) Aaron Heim, 
Corey Heier, Becki Sporing (Raven, Chris Heim (Taylor, Cody 
Kinderknecht, Mariah Kinderknecht (Ryan Kabriel, Colin Heim and Erica 
Kinderknecht; great-grandchildren, Caden, Kristin, Eli, Shawn, Brinley 
Keaton, Kyler, Sebastian, Blaten, Taelynn, Jayden, Braysen, Gavin, 
Blaze, Keira, Bella, Eislee, Teagan, Gordon, Savannah and McKinley; 
great-great granddaughter, Makiyah; siblings, Blanche Zerr, Edwin 
(Agnes) Richmeier, Eileen Bellairs, Carmella Jones, Clarita Kollhoff, 
and Larry Richmeier (Jackie).


She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil, son, 
Michael Kinderknecht, infant daughter Mary Ann, grandson Brett Arnold. 


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, 
10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.  Burial 
will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park. 
Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. 
with a Vigil Service and rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. all at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas.  Memorials are suggested to 
Sheridan County Benefit Walk, Sheridan County Amusement Company, or 
masses and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com


Luella was a kind and loving person.  Her husband, children, grand 
and great-grandchildren were so precious to her. Death leaves heartache 
but love leaves a memory no one can steal. Luella’s memory will live on 
because of the memories that have been made by all her love.

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 </figure>Luella M. Kinderknecht, 86, of Hoxie, passed away Monday, January 13, 
2020. She was born in St. Peter, on December 24, 1933, to Joe A. and 
Elizabeth M. (Dinkel) Richmeier. She married Virgil A. Kinderknecht, on
 November 9, 1954 in, St. Peter, Kansas. He passed away June 21, 2001.
Luella grew up on a farm near St. Peter. She attended school in St.
 Peter and graduated from 8th grade. After 8th grade graduation, she 
immediately went to work helping families with their children. For a 
short while before she met Virgil, Luella worked in Hays at the 
Hospital. After they were married, they moved to a farm north of Park 
where they lived until 1995 when they moved to Hoxie, Kansas. She kept 
the house in order and raised the children while Virgil went to work on 
the railroad. 
Luella was a wonderful cook. She was well known for her chicken and
 noodles, barbecued meatballs, fried chicken, homemade rolls, and her 
specialty, galuskies. She grew a large garden until the past few years.
 After her husband Virgil died, her children and grandchildren made sure
 she had the best care possible. Her grandchildren made sure her lawn 
was mowed, and her grandson, Aaron, always spent the evening helping 
decorate her house for Christmas. Luella enjoyed attending her 
grandchildren’s activities. She dearly loved her children and all her 
grand and great-grandchildren. They made her world a brighter place to 
live. 
Survivors include her children, Marilyn Arnold (David, of Hoxie, 
Leon Kinderknecht (Tracy, of Wamego, Loretta Karnes (Roy, of 
Grainfield, Glenda Heier (Richard, of Hoxie, Randy Kinderknecht, Galen 
Kinderknecht, both of Park, Sheila Heim (Steve) and Eric Kinderknecht 
(Debbie, all of Hoxie, grandchildren, Jeremy Arnold, Mary Glick 
(Darin, Levi Kinderknecht (Tiffany, Mark Karnes, Travis Arnold, Ryan 
Kinderknecht, Kala Harvey (Jonathan, Jadrien Carson (Jeff Pfeifer, 
Kara Scott (Bronson, Alex Kinderknecht (Kristen Redding) Aaron Heim, 
Corey Heier, Becki Sporing (Raven, Chris Heim (Taylor, Cody 
Kinderknecht, Mariah Kinderknecht (Ryan Kabriel, Colin Heim and Erica 
Kinderknecht; great-grandchildren, Caden, Kristin, Eli, Shawn, Brinley 
Keaton, Kyler, Sebastian, Blaten, Taelynn, Jayden, Braysen, Gavin, 
Blaze, Keira, Bella, Eislee, Teagan, Gordon, Savannah and McKinley; 
great-great granddaughter, Makiyah; siblings, Blanche Zerr, Edwin 
(Agnes) Richmeier, Eileen Bellairs, Carmella Jones, Clarita Kollhoff, 
and Larry Richmeier (Jackie).
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil, son, 
Michael Kinderknecht, infant daughter Mary Ann, grandson Brett Arnold. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, 
10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. Burial 
will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park. 
Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. 
with a Vigil Service and rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. all at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to 
Sheridan County Benefit Walk, Sheridan County Amusement Company, or 
masses and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Luella was a kind and loving person. Her husband, children, grand 
and great-grandchildren were so precious to her. Death leaves heartache 
but love leaves a memory no one can steal. Luella’s memory will live on 
because of the memories that have been made by all her love.

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