Lorene
 Martha (McKee) Colyer, 93, finally reunited with Jim, her husband of 67
 years on January 3, 2020. They toured in their Foretravel motorhome for
 100,000’s of miles. Now they meet in Heaven for their everlasting 
journey, happily together again.&nbsp; Lorene passed away surrounded by her 
family in Kansas City, MO.&nbsp;

Lorene, a 4th 
generation Kansan, was born August 17, 1926 in “Hays America” to Zita I.
 (Bissing) and Cecil W. McKee.&nbsp; Lorene grew up during the Dustbowl and 
graduated from Girls Catholic High (1944) in Hays. She worked for her 
father at The Sweet Shop near Fort Hays and at his vending machine 
business on airbases for 13 cents an hour.&nbsp; She was a musical prodigy in
 the Bissing and Hinshaw families’ tradition.&nbsp; She was invited by 
Rudolph Ganz to attend the Chicago Conservatory. But growing up in an 
era of limits and world war, she had to continue her education at Fort 
Hays State where she loved the mathematics of harmony.&nbsp; Her passion for 
music extended from Clair de Lune to taking her kids to see the Beatles 
at Red Rocks.&nbsp; She kept a white piano by her side even at age 93.

Lorene met the love of
 her life, James Daniel Colyer, as a high school freshman and wrote to 
him faithfully when he fought on Peleliu in the Pacific.&nbsp; They married 
in 1947 and settled in Hays where Jim practiced dentistry from 1955-85.&nbsp;
 She was the financial and accounting brains of their successful 
practice and marriage.&nbsp;

Lorene’s children were
 her highest priority even when they were naughty. Her Catholic faith 
guided her throughout her life.&nbsp; She taught everyone that the strongest 
person was not the loudest but the most tenacious, loving, and faithful.
 She loved music, anything pink (especially her pink gingerbread house,
 playing bridge, needle-pointing Christmas stockings, spending summers 
in Steamboat Springs and Cedar Bluff lake, leading Scouts, and her 
numerous critters.&nbsp; She and Jim visited all 50 states and more than 70 
countries.&nbsp; During the Cold War they even explored the USSR and China.&nbsp; 
They later lived in Scottsdale, AZ and Olathe, KS.&nbsp; She beat lobular 
breast cancer twice, 35 years apart.

Lorene and Jim have 
two daughters, two sons, and 12 grandchildren: Linda (and Rodney) King 
(Dennis, Jonn, Annette, Michael) of Gilbert, AZ; Dr. James (and Toni) 
Colyer (James III, Kelli, Chris, Kami) of Paradise Valley, AZ; Diane 
Colyer (Bria) of Aurora, CO; and Governor Jeff (and Ruth) Colyer, M.D. 
(Alexandra, Serena, Dominique) of Overland Park, KS.&nbsp; They have 21 ½ 
(and hopefully more future) great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She is the last McKee 
or Colyer of her generation, preceded in death by her husband Jim 
(2015, son Jim (1999, her brother James McKee and her sisters, Aileen 
Nightingale and Roseanne Cechman.

On Sunday January 5, a Rosary will be 
prayed at 6:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa with 
visitation to follow until 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Funeral at St. Michael Catholic 
Church, 14251 Nall, Leawood at 10:00 AM Monday January 6 followed by 
burial at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, 
the family requests donations to&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/colyer">https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/colyer</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578492997675.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lorene
 Martha (McKee) Colyer, 93, finally reunited with Jim, her husband of 67
 years on January 3, 2020. They toured in their Foretravel motorhome for
 100,000’s of miles. Now they meet in Heaven for their everlasting 
journey, happily together again.&nbsp; Lorene passed away surrounded by her 
family in Kansas City, MO.&nbsp;Lorene, a 4th 
generation Kansan, was born August 17, 1926 in “Hays America” to Zita I.
 (Bissing) and Cecil W. McKee.&nbsp; Lorene grew up during the Dustbowl and 
graduated from Girls Catholic High (1944) in Hays. She worked for her 
father at The Sweet Shop near Fort Hays and at his vending machine 
business on airbases for 13 cents an hour.&nbsp; She was a musical prodigy in
 the Bissing and Hinshaw families’ tradition.&nbsp; She was invited by 
Rudolph Ganz to attend the Chicago Conservatory. But growing up in an 
era of limits and world war, she had to continue her education at Fort 
Hays State where she loved the mathematics of harmony.&nbsp; Her passion for 
music extended from Clair de Lune to taking her kids to see the Beatles 
at Red Rocks.&nbsp; She kept a white piano by her side even at age 93.Lorene met the love of
 her life, James Daniel Colyer, as a high school freshman and wrote to 
him faithfully when he fought on Peleliu in the Pacific.&nbsp; They married 
in 1947 and settled in Hays where Jim practiced dentistry from 1955-85.&nbsp;
 She was the financial and accounting brains of their successful 
practice and marriage.&nbsp;Lorene’s children were
 her highest priority even when they were naughty. Her Catholic faith 
guided her throughout her life.&nbsp; She taught everyone that the strongest 
person was not the loudest but the most tenacious, loving, and faithful.
 She loved music, anything pink (especially her pink gingerbread house,
 playing bridge, needle-pointing Christmas stockings, spending summers 
in Steamboat Springs and Cedar Bluff lake, leading Scouts, and her 
numerous critters.&nbsp; She and Jim visited all 50 states and more than 70 
countries.&nbsp; During the Cold War they even explored the USSR and China.&nbsp; 
They later lived in Scottsdale, AZ and Olathe, KS.&nbsp; She beat lobular 
breast cancer twice, 35 years apart.Lorene and Jim have 
two daughters, two sons, and 12 grandchildren: Linda (and Rodney) King 
(Dennis, Jonn, Annette, Michael) of Gilbert, AZ; Dr. James (and Toni) 
Colyer (James III, Kelli, Chris, Kami) of Paradise Valley, AZ; Diane 
Colyer (Bria) of Aurora, CO; and Governor Jeff (and Ruth) Colyer, M.D. 
(Alexandra, Serena, Dominique) of Overland Park, KS.&nbsp; They have 21 ½ 
(and hopefully more future) great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She is the last McKee 
or Colyer of her generation, preceded in death by her husband Jim 
(2015, son Jim (1999, her brother James McKee and her sisters, Aileen 
Nightingale and Roseanne Cechman.On Sunday January 5, a Rosary will be 
prayed at 6:30 PM at Porter Funeral Home 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa with 
visitation to follow until 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Funeral at St. Michael Catholic 
Church, 14251 Nall, Leawood at 10:00 AM Monday January 6 followed by 
burial at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery, Lenexa.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, 
the family requests donations to&nbsp;<a href="https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/colyer">https://internationalmedicalcorps.org/colyer</a>

Lorene Martha (McKee) Colyer

Joseph Charles "J.C." Chance, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Hastings, NE.


  J.C. was born October 28, 1934 in Smith Center, KS, the son of Milo 
and Edna (Holmes) Chance.&nbsp; On October 19, 1962 he married Colleen M. 
Cowley in Downs, KS, to this union they were blessed with three 
children, Jay Milo, Julie Marie and James Philip.&nbsp; 

  He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Colleen on August 14, 2011.


  J.C. is survived by two sons, Jay M. Chance of North Platte, NE, James
 P. (Heidi) Chance of Smith Center; a daughter Julie M. (Dale) Ossowski 
of Hastings, NE; a sister Barbara Pomarico of Centennial, CO; seven 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

  Funeral services 
will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020 at All Faiths 
Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Lance 
McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, January &nbsp;9, 
2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends 
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until service time Friday at 
the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to The Kensington - Assisted Living 
Facility, 233 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings, NE&nbsp; 68901 and can be sent in 
care of the funeral chapel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578491712818.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joseph Charles "J.C." Chance, 85, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in Hastings, NE.
 J.C. was born October 28, 1934 in Smith Center, KS, the son of Milo 
and Edna (Holmes) Chance.&nbsp; On October 19, 1962 he married Colleen M. 
Cowley in Downs, KS, to this union they were blessed with three 
children, Jay Milo, Julie Marie and James Philip.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Colleen on August 14, 2011.
 J.C. is survived by two sons, Jay M. Chance of North Platte, NE, James
 P. (Heidi) Chance of Smith Center; a daughter Julie M. (Dale) Ossowski 
of Hastings, NE; a sister Barbara Pomarico of Centennial, CO; seven 
grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services 
will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2020 at All Faiths 
Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Pastor Lance 
McDowell officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held on Thursday, January &nbsp;9, 
2020 from 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends 
from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. until service time Friday at 
the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith 
Center, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to The Kensington - Assisted Living 
Facility, 233 N. Hastings Ave., Hastings, NE&nbsp; 68901 and can be sent in 
care of the funeral chapel.

Joseph C. 'J.C.' Chance

Thomas R. Hansen, age 60, of Goodland passed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

Thomas was born November 9, 1959 to Louis Francis and Patricia Ann 
(Geist) Hansen in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up and went to 
school in Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and 
spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Preceding him in death are his grandparents and parents; sister, Paula Malone; and brother, Louis Hansen, Jr.&nbsp;

He is survived by his sisters, Nora Rogers of Burlington, CO and Gay 
Lynn Case (Mike Niles) of Johnson, KS; and many family and friends.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Thomas R. Hansen, age 60, of Goodland passed Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;Thomas was born November 9, 1959 to Louis Francis and Patricia Ann 
(Geist) Hansen in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up and went to 
school in Burlington, Colorado.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and 
spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;Preceding him in death are his grandparents and parents; sister, Paula Malone; and brother, Louis Hansen, Jr.&nbsp;He is survived by his sisters, Nora Rogers of Burlington, CO and Gay 
Lynn Case (Mike Niles) of Johnson, KS; and many family and friends.&nbsp;Memorial service will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Thomas Ralph Hansen

Wilma Ann Riebel, 86, passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on June 16, 1933 in 
Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Frank and Helen (Dreher) Kreutzer.

Rosary and Parish Vigil will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 6:30 
P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Thursday, 
January 9, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at the Sacred Heart Church with burial in 
the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City. Friends may call at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, 
January 8.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, or Sacred Heart Cemetery.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578491613299.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Ann Riebel, 86, passed away on January 6, 2020 at the Ness 
County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on June 16, 1933 in 
Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Frank and Helen (Dreher) Kreutzer.Rosary and Parish Vigil will be on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 6:30 
P.M. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Thursday, 
January 9, 2020, 11:00 A.M., at the Sacred Heart Church with burial in 
the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City. Friends may call at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, 
January 8.Memorial contributions may be given to the Cedar Village, or Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Wilma Ann Riebel

Ruth M. Hays, age 93, of Oakley, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 in 
Lakewood, CO. She was born on February 11, 1926 in Gove County, Kansas 
to Jacob and Susie (Bigbee) Mather.

She was an LPN at the Logan County Hospital and a homemaker. Ruth married Lloyd G. Hays on August 11, 1946 in Grinnell.

She
 was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Susie, her husband, 
Lloyd who passed away in 2005, her infant son, Daryl, seven brothers: 
Lee, Buford, Richard, Harold, Leslie, Wesley, and Gerald Mather; and 
sister, Carol Wilson. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her sons, Ron (Debra)
 Mather of Ft. Morgan, CO, and Stuart (Carla) Mather of Austin, TX; her 
daughter, Janice (Steve) Soderlund of Parker, CO, seven grandchildren, 
four great grandchildren, and three sisters: Wilma Taylor, Evelyn 
Fitz-Roy and Marjorie Wilson, all of Newton.

Funeral service: 
10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Oakley United Methodist 
Church with Pastor Dan Hutton, officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in the 
Oakley Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation: &nbsp;5 – 8 p.m. Friday, January 10 at the 
church.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. &nbsp;Memorials to 
the church may be sent in care of Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, 
Oakley 67748. &nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences:&nbsp; www.kennedykosterfh.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578491537256.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth M. Hays, age 93, of Oakley, died Sunday, January 5, 2020 in 
Lakewood, CO. She was born on February 11, 1926 in Gove County, Kansas 
to Jacob and Susie (Bigbee) Mather.She was an LPN at the Logan County Hospital and a homemaker. Ruth married Lloyd G. Hays on August 11, 1946 in Grinnell.She
 was preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Susie, her husband, 
Lloyd who passed away in 2005, her infant son, Daryl, seven brothers: 
Lee, Buford, Richard, Harold, Leslie, Wesley, and Gerald Mather; and 
sister, Carol Wilson. &nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her sons, Ron (Debra)
 Mather of Ft. Morgan, CO, and Stuart (Carla) Mather of Austin, TX; her 
daughter, Janice (Steve) Soderlund of Parker, CO, seven grandchildren, 
four great grandchildren, and three sisters: Wilma Taylor, Evelyn 
Fitz-Roy and Marjorie Wilson, all of Newton.Funeral service: 
10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Oakley United Methodist 
Church with Pastor Dan Hutton, officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in the 
Oakley Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation: &nbsp;5 – 8 p.m. Friday, January 10 at the 
church.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5 – 7 p.m. &nbsp;Memorials to 
the church may be sent in care of Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, 
Oakley 67748. &nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences:&nbsp; www.kennedykosterfh.com

Ruth M. Hays

Martha Mettscher, age 86, was born on June 22, 1933, in Hutchinson, 
Kansas and passed away on January 4, 2020, at Great Bend Health and 
Rehab in Great Bend. 

Martha was the daughter of Walter Fahrney and Etta 
(Moats) Fahrney. Martha lived in Hutchinson and Larned before moving to 
Great Bend. Martha and Ivan Mettscher were united in marriage on June 
25, 1950, and were long time residents of Great Bend. Martha was a 
secretary for USD 428 Great Bend High School and for Larned USD 495 
before retiring. Martha was President of the National Association of 
Educational Office Professionals. &nbsp;

Martha and Ivan loved spending their summers in Southfork, Colorado 
and participated in the building of the New Hope Church in Southfork. 
Martha’s hobby was reading.

Martha is survived by daughter Vicky Dayton and husband Norman of 
Ellinwood; grandchildren Ryan Dayton of Great Bend and Eric Dayton and 
wife Nikki of Lawrence, and Randi Mettscher of Balmorhea, Texas; and 
great grandchildren Liam Ivan Dayton and Loryn Linn Dayton of Lawrence, 
Kansas. Martha was preceded in death by her father, Walter Fahrney; 
mother, Etta Fahrney; husband, Ivan Mettscher; son, Randall Mettscher; 
brother, Kenneth Fahrney; and nephew, Mike Fahrney.

Cremation has taken place so there will be no visitation. Memorial 
service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at the First 
Church of the Nazarene, 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, Kansas with Pastors 
Josh and Amy Foster officiating. Memorials suggested to the First Church
 of the Nazarene for the Haiti Water Well Project, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578491451250.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Martha Mettscher, age 86, was born on June 22, 1933, in Hutchinson, 
Kansas and passed away on January 4, 2020, at Great Bend Health and 
Rehab in Great Bend. Martha was the daughter of Walter Fahrney and Etta 
(Moats) Fahrney. Martha lived in Hutchinson and Larned before moving to 
Great Bend. Martha and Ivan Mettscher were united in marriage on June 
25, 1950, and were long time residents of Great Bend. Martha was a 
secretary for USD 428 Great Bend High School and for Larned USD 495 
before retiring. Martha was President of the National Association of 
Educational Office Professionals. &nbsp;Martha and Ivan loved spending their summers in Southfork, Colorado 
and participated in the building of the New Hope Church in Southfork. 
Martha’s hobby was reading.Martha is survived by daughter Vicky Dayton and husband Norman of 
Ellinwood; grandchildren Ryan Dayton of Great Bend and Eric Dayton and 
wife Nikki of Lawrence, and Randi Mettscher of Balmorhea, Texas; and 
great grandchildren Liam Ivan Dayton and Loryn Linn Dayton of Lawrence, 
Kansas. Martha was preceded in death by her father, Walter Fahrney; 
mother, Etta Fahrney; husband, Ivan Mettscher; son, Randall Mettscher; 
brother, Kenneth Fahrney; and nephew, Mike Fahrney.Cremation has taken place so there will be no visitation. Memorial 
service will be at 11 a.m., Friday, January 10, 2020, at the First 
Church of the Nazarene, 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, Kansas with Pastors 
Josh and Amy Foster officiating. Memorials suggested to the First Church
 of the Nazarene for the Haiti Water Well Project, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Martha Mettscher

Leila Marie (Barger) Harders, 88, was called to her eternal rest on 
January 6, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1931, at Great Bend, the 
daughter of Cecil and Mary (Mull) Barger. She married Delmer James 
Harders on October 2, 1949, in Great Bend. He died on March 15, 2001.

A resident of Benton for the last 19 years, Leila was a previous 
Great Bend resident for 33 years, coming from South Dakota. She was a 
homemaker and church organist most of her life. She was a member of Holy
 Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita. She enjoyed playing the piano and 
cooking. Leila especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include, two sons, Dale Harders of Ipava, IL and Scott 
Harders and wife Sandy of Moundridge; two daughters, Michele Parker of 
Benton and Lisa Harders of Towanda; two sisters, Alene Clarke of Great 
Bend and Shirley Likes of Mechanicsburg, PA; 12 grandchildren; and 6 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer 
Harders; one daughter, Sheila Sue Harders; one sister, Iona Ramsey; and 
one brother, Wayne Barger.

Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2020 at
 Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2020, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Scott Goltl 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice or Wisconsin Evangelical 
Lutheran Synod, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578435161852.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Leila Marie (Barger) Harders, 88, was called to her eternal rest on 
January 6, 2020. She was born on July 22, 1931, at Great Bend, the 
daughter of Cecil and Mary (Mull) Barger. She married Delmer James 
Harders on October 2, 1949, in Great Bend. He died on March 15, 2001.A resident of Benton for the last 19 years, Leila was a previous 
Great Bend resident for 33 years, coming from South Dakota. She was a 
homemaker and church organist most of her life. She was a member of Holy
 Cross Lutheran Church in Wichita. She enjoyed playing the piano and 
cooking. Leila especially loved spending time with her family.Survivors include, two sons, Dale Harders of Ipava, IL and Scott 
Harders and wife Sandy of Moundridge; two daughters, Michele Parker of 
Benton and Lisa Harders of Towanda; two sisters, Alene Clarke of Great 
Bend and Shirley Likes of Mechanicsburg, PA; 12 grandchildren; and 6 
great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Delmer 
Harders; one daughter, Sheila Sue Harders; one sister, Iona Ramsey; and 
one brother, Wayne Barger.Visitation will be held from 3 to 9 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2020 at
 Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. 
Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2020, at 
Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Scott Goltl 
presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. 
Memorials are suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice or Wisconsin Evangelical 
Lutheran Synod, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leila Marie (Barger) Harders

Marcheta M. Betz Hogsett, 91, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 
at Ness County Hospital. 

She was born on July 5, 1928 in Rush County, 
the daughter of Jacob and Anna Betz. In 1929, the Betz family moved to a
 farm southwest of Ness City. Marcheta attended Harold School, a one 
room country school within walking distance from her home. Although she 
did not get to go to high school, she earned her GED many years later.

Marcheta
 married Leonard Vern Hogsett on November 27, 1949 in Ness City. They 
were blessed with 62 years of marriage before Leonard passed away on 
July 26, 2012. Marcheta and Leonard lived in the country until 1964 when
 they built a new home in Ness City. Marcheta worked a variety of small 
jobs but her favorite job was driving truck at harvest time for her 
husband. Leonard and Marcheta retired from farming after 47 years.

Marcheta
 grew up with a love for country music, horses, and turquoise jewelry. 
After purchasing her first guitar, she took lessons. Since playing the 
guitar was her favorite hobby, Leonard developed an interest in country 
music as well. Marcheta and Leonard traveled all over Kansas playing, 
Marcheta with her guitar and Leonard with his fiddle. As members of 
Kansas Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers, and Singers, they played music at 
nursing homes, community events, senior centers, and miscellaneous 
celebrations. Marcheta never had the desire to play her guitar again 
after Leonard passed away.

Along with music, Marcheta had several 
hobbies including photography. For several years, Marcheta carried her 
camera with her wherever she went anticipating the perfect shot. She 
made several picture CDs for her family and enjoyed spending time on her
 computer. Marcheta refinished antique trunks for her children and 
grandchildren. At one time, she sold Wheatonware dishes. A special 
memory for her was being a cub scout den mother.Her family will 
always remember the delicious meals she prepared as Marcheta was a great
 cook and baker. She treasured time spent with family, especially with 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Marcheta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ness City. She was also a member of the Women’s American Legion Auxiliary. Marcheta
 will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Carolyn and husband David 
Schluck of Nassau, Delaware, Marilyn and husband Steve Misner of Edmond,
 Oklahoma; one son, Larry Hogsett and wife Tammy of Lawrence, Kansas; 
six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, 
five step great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. 

She was 
preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Eddie, Howard, 
Clifton, Harold, Merle, Jake Jr., and Donnie; sisters Marchtella Stegman
 and Marjorie Thomas; and one step granddaughter.

Funeral services 
will be at 10:30 A. M. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the First 
Baptist Church of Ness City. Burial will take place at the Ness City 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist 
Church or Ness City Bank Building and may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home, 207 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Ness City, KS 67560.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578429574782.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marcheta M. Betz Hogsett, 91, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 
at Ness County Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1928 in Rush County, 
the daughter of Jacob and Anna Betz. In 1929, the Betz family moved to a
 farm southwest of Ness City. Marcheta attended Harold School, a one 
room country school within walking distance from her home. Although she 
did not get to go to high school, she earned her GED many years later.Marcheta
 married Leonard Vern Hogsett on November 27, 1949 in Ness City. They 
were blessed with 62 years of marriage before Leonard passed away on 
July 26, 2012. Marcheta and Leonard lived in the country until 1964 when
 they built a new home in Ness City. Marcheta worked a variety of small 
jobs but her favorite job was driving truck at harvest time for her 
husband. Leonard and Marcheta retired from farming after 47 years.Marcheta
 grew up with a love for country music, horses, and turquoise jewelry. 
After purchasing her first guitar, she took lessons. Since playing the 
guitar was her favorite hobby, Leonard developed an interest in country 
music as well. Marcheta and Leonard traveled all over Kansas playing, 
Marcheta with her guitar and Leonard with his fiddle. As members of 
Kansas Old Time Fiddlers, Pickers, and Singers, they played music at 
nursing homes, community events, senior centers, and miscellaneous 
celebrations. Marcheta never had the desire to play her guitar again 
after Leonard passed away.Along with music, Marcheta had several 
hobbies including photography. For several years, Marcheta carried her 
camera with her wherever she went anticipating the perfect shot. She 
made several picture CDs for her family and enjoyed spending time on her
 computer. Marcheta refinished antique trunks for her children and 
grandchildren. At one time, she sold Wheatonware dishes. A special 
memory for her was being a cub scout den mother.Her family will 
always remember the delicious meals she prepared as Marcheta was a great
 cook and baker. She treasured time spent with family, especially with 
her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Marcheta was a member of the First Baptist Church of Ness City. She was also a member of the Women’s American Legion Auxiliary. Marcheta
 will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Carolyn and husband David 
Schluck of Nassau, Delaware, Marilyn and husband Steve Misner of Edmond,
 Oklahoma; one son, Larry Hogsett and wife Tammy of Lawrence, Kansas; 
six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, two great grandchildren, 
five step great grandchildren; several nephews and nieces. She was 
preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Eddie, Howard, 
Clifton, Harold, Merle, Jake Jr., and Donnie; sisters Marchtella Stegman
 and Marjorie Thomas; and one step granddaughter.Funeral services 
will be at 10:30 A. M. on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the First 
Baptist Church of Ness City. Burial will take place at the Ness City 
Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to First Baptist 
Church or Ness City Bank Building and may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home, 207 North Pennsylvania Avenue, Ness City, KS 67560.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Marcheta M. Betz Hogsett

Ray N. Schweitzberger, 58, of Oberlin, Kansas passed away Sunday, 
December 29, 2019 at his home. Ray was born on September 17, 1961.  His 
parents were the late Bill and Norine (Fortin) Schweitzberger.  He 
attended Oberlin Grade School and graduated from Decatur Community High 
School.  


Ray worked as a DJ for a McCook, Nebraska radio station, Corcoran 
Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kansas, and a police officer for the Oberlin 
City Police Department.  Ray was a quiet man who stayed to himself.  He 
did enjoy traveling with his mother and talked about their many travel 
adventures.  He liked to go to dances and dance to big band music.  


Ray is survived by a sister, Lisa Volesky of Plano, Texas and close family friend, Tim Breth of Oberlin, Kansas.


He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Bill and Norine Schweitzberger.


According to Ray’s wishes, there will be no services.  Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, Kansas is handling arrangements.

Ray N. Schweitzberger, 58, of Oberlin, Kansas passed away Sunday, 
December 29, 2019 at his home. Ray was born on September 17, 1961. His 
parents were the late Bill and Norine (Fortin) Schweitzberger. He 
attended Oberlin Grade School and graduated from Decatur Community High 
School. 
Ray worked as a DJ for a McCook, Nebraska radio station, Corcoran 
Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kansas, and a police officer for the Oberlin 
City Police Department. Ray was a quiet man who stayed to himself. He 
did enjoy traveling with his mother and talked about their many travel 
adventures. He liked to go to dances and dance to big band music. 
Ray is survived by a sister, Lisa Volesky of Plano, Texas and close family friend, Tim Breth of Oberlin, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Bill and Norine Schweitzberger.
According to Ray’s wishes, there will be no services. Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, Kansas is handling arrangements.

Ray N. Schweitzberger

Norma Ann (Campbell) Snyder,
 92, of Salina, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Kenwood View Health &amp; Rehab Center in 
Salina.

Norma was born November 27, 1927 in Salina, the daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Mattingly) Campbell. She grew up in Wakeeney, Kansas and graduated from Wakeeney High School.&nbsp; She then attended Ft. Hays State University.

Norma was united in 
marriage to Robert W. Snyder on August 19, 1948 in Wakeeney.&nbsp; This union
 was blessed with three children; Steve, Kent and Patricia.&nbsp; They made 
their home in Pawnee Rock, Kansas until 1950 when they moved to Salina.&nbsp;
 Then in 1955 they moved to Russell, living there until 2006 when Norma 
returned to Salina.&nbsp; Robert preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Norma was a devoted wife
 and homemaker for her family.&nbsp; She worked for Chet Loving Oil Company 
in Russell as a part time secretary.&nbsp; She was a member of the First 
Congregational Church of Russell.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed sewing,
 knitting, needlepoint, cross stitching and cooking.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
traveling and camping at Wilson Lake with Robert.

Norma’s surviving family
 include her daughter, Patricia Stoeppelwerth (Paul) of&nbsp; John’s Creek, 
Georgia; sons, Steve Snyder (Mary) of Salina, Kansas and Kent Snyder 
(Cindy) of Rancho Santa Fe, California; half-sister, JoAnn Childress of 
Los Cruses, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, Quinn, Clay, Evan, Ryan, 
Erin, Philip and Laura; and five great grandchildren Reese, Luka, 
Griffin, Grant and Sloane. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
husband Robert, half brother Jim Campbell, and half sisters Betty 
Anderson and Ion Brodigan.

A private family service
 will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family has requested cremation.&nbsp; A 
Memorial has been established with First Congregational Church.&nbsp; 
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Norma Ann (Campbell) Snyder,
 92, of Salina, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Kenwood View Health &amp; Rehab Center in 
Salina.Norma was born November 27, 1927 in Salina, the daughter of Joseph and Bernice (Mattingly) Campbell. She grew up in Wakeeney, Kansas and graduated from Wakeeney High School.&nbsp; She then attended Ft. Hays State University.Norma was united in 
marriage to Robert W. Snyder on August 19, 1948 in Wakeeney.&nbsp; This union
 was blessed with three children; Steve, Kent and Patricia.&nbsp; They made 
their home in Pawnee Rock, Kansas until 1950 when they moved to Salina.&nbsp;
 Then in 1955 they moved to Russell, living there until 2006 when Norma 
returned to Salina.&nbsp; Robert preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.Norma was a devoted wife
 and homemaker for her family.&nbsp; She worked for Chet Loving Oil Company 
in Russell as a part time secretary.&nbsp; She was a member of the First 
Congregational Church of Russell.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed sewing,
 knitting, needlepoint, cross stitching and cooking.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
traveling and camping at Wilson Lake with Robert.Norma’s surviving family
 include her daughter, Patricia Stoeppelwerth (Paul) of&nbsp; John’s Creek, 
Georgia; sons, Steve Snyder (Mary) of Salina, Kansas and Kent Snyder 
(Cindy) of Rancho Santa Fe, California; half-sister, JoAnn Childress of 
Los Cruses, New Mexico; seven grandchildren, Quinn, Clay, Evan, Ryan, 
Erin, Philip and Laura; and five great grandchildren Reese, Luka, 
Griffin, Grant and Sloane. She was preceded in death by her parents, 
husband Robert, half brother Jim Campbell, and half sisters Betty 
Anderson and Ion Brodigan.A private family service
 will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family has requested cremation.&nbsp; A 
Memorial has been established with First Congregational Church.&nbsp; 
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Norma Ann (Campbell) Snyder

Reggie Lynn Pywell, age 64 of 
Wichita, passed away on January 1, 2020 in Wichita. He was born on 
December 15, 1955 to Rose (Sparks) Pywell and Charles (Corky) Pywell.

Reggie graduated from Plainville High
 School in 1975. He completed courses at the vo-tech school in Salina, 
KS and moved to Phillipsburg to work at Newells. He moved to Wichita 
where he was briefly employed at Cessna. He then took a position with 
Boeing, where he went into the field and taught how to install and 
implement electronics on B-1s and B-52s. This position required several 
moves. Tiring of the moves after 11 years, he moved to electrical 
maintenance at Boeing which later sold to Spirit Aerosystems. Reggie 
worked in electrical maintenance at Spirit until his retirement in 2010.

Reggie was a person of strong moral 
and political views. He was a family oriented person, always assisting 
family with projects and hosting family get-togethers. Other than 
spending time with family, his favorite pastime was watching and 
cheering for Kansas Jayhawk basketball.

He is survived by his brothers Rick 
Pywell of Plainville, Terry (Denise) Pywell and Kevin Pywell of Wichita,
 sisters Cherie (Lynn) Houser and Lisa (Brian) Moos of Plainville, Vicky
 (Bill) Haselwood of Cherryvale, Pam (Rob) Meyer of Waukesha, WI; 15 
nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews.

Reggie was preceded in death by his 
parents, Rose and Charles Pywell; grandparents Daisy and Albert Sparks 
and Fern and Cecil Pywell.

Services will be held Saturday, 
January 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at the Nazarene Church in Plainville. 
Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until time of 
service. Burial to follow at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Palco.

Services provided by Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney, <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.
 Memorials are suggested to the Reggie Pywell Memorial Fund and may be 
sent, payable to the fund, in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th 
St, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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 </figure>Reggie Lynn Pywell, age 64 of 
Wichita, passed away on January 1, 2020 in Wichita. He was born on 
December 15, 1955 to Rose (Sparks) Pywell and Charles (Corky) Pywell.Reggie graduated from Plainville High
 School in 1975. He completed courses at the vo-tech school in Salina, 
KS and moved to Phillipsburg to work at Newells. He moved to Wichita 
where he was briefly employed at Cessna. He then took a position with 
Boeing, where he went into the field and taught how to install and 
implement electronics on B-1s and B-52s. This position required several 
moves. Tiring of the moves after 11 years, he moved to electrical 
maintenance at Boeing which later sold to Spirit Aerosystems. Reggie 
worked in electrical maintenance at Spirit until his retirement in 2010.Reggie was a person of strong moral 
and political views. He was a family oriented person, always assisting 
family with projects and hosting family get-togethers. Other than 
spending time with family, his favorite pastime was watching and 
cheering for Kansas Jayhawk basketball.He is survived by his brothers Rick 
Pywell of Plainville, Terry (Denise) Pywell and Kevin Pywell of Wichita,
 sisters Cherie (Lynn) Houser and Lisa (Brian) Moos of Plainville, Vicky
 (Bill) Haselwood of Cherryvale, Pam (Rob) Meyer of Waukesha, WI; 15 
nieces and nephews and 13 great nieces and nephews.Reggie was preceded in death by his 
parents, Rose and Charles Pywell; grandparents Daisy and Albert Sparks 
and Fern and Cecil Pywell.Services will be held Saturday, 
January 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. at the Nazarene Church in Plainville. 
Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until time of 
service. Burial to follow at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Palco.Services provided by Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney, <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com/">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.
 Memorials are suggested to the Reggie Pywell Memorial Fund and may be 
sent, payable to the fund, in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th 
St, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Reggie Lynn Pywell

John “Jack” L. Budig, age 71 of Hill City, Kansas passed away on January
 4, 2020 in Hill City. He was born to Arthur and Viola (Dreiling) Budig 
on August 11, 1948 in Hays, Kansas. Jack grew up in Plainville where he 
graduated from Plainville High School with the class of 1966. After high
 school he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served for 
four years. Following his honorable discharge, he lived in Plainville 
where he worked in the oilfields, was a mechanic, and a truck driver. 


Jack enjoyed the outdoors, playing pool, fishing for catfish, riding
 his motorcycle, and above all, his grandkids. He was a member of the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.


He is survived by his sons, Nickolaus Budig and significant other 
Joni Otter-Shellito of Hill City and Nathan (Misti) Budig of Wakeeney, 
KS; brothers, Vernon Budig of Canton, OK, David (Patty) Budig of Lewis, 
KS, Doug Budig and significant other Deb Meyers of Russell, KS, and 
Robert (Lori) Budig of Piedmont, OK; sister, Kathy (Jason) Harrison of 
Woodward, OK; and five grandchildren, Lexi, Rayleigh and Johanna 
Shellito and Dylan and Ryan Budig.


Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola Budig; 
and siblings, Arthur Budig, Sharon Arnhold, Janice Budig, Nicholas 
Budig, and Eleanor Budig.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with 
burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Plainville.  
Visitation will be held on Tuesday 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
and Rosary at 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville. 


Memorials are suggested to the Jack Budig Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>John “Jack” L. Budig, age 71 of Hill City, Kansas passed away on January
 4, 2020 in Hill City. He was born to Arthur and Viola (Dreiling) Budig 
on August 11, 1948 in Hays, Kansas. Jack grew up in Plainville where he 
graduated from Plainville High School with the class of 1966. After high
 school he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served for 
four years. Following his honorable discharge, he lived in Plainville 
where he worked in the oilfields, was a mechanic, and a truck driver. 
Jack enjoyed the outdoors, playing pool, fishing for catfish, riding
 his motorcycle, and above all, his grandkids. He was a member of the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He is survived by his sons, Nickolaus Budig and significant other 
Joni Otter-Shellito of Hill City and Nathan (Misti) Budig of Wakeeney, 
KS; brothers, Vernon Budig of Canton, OK, David (Patty) Budig of Lewis, 
KS, Doug Budig and significant other Deb Meyers of Russell, KS, and 
Robert (Lori) Budig of Piedmont, OK; sister, Kathy (Jason) Harrison of 
Woodward, OK; and five grandchildren, Lexi, Rayleigh and Johanna 
Shellito and Dylan and Ryan Budig.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola Budig; 
and siblings, Arthur Budig, Sharon Arnhold, Janice Budig, Nicholas 
Budig, and Eleanor Budig.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with 
burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Plainville. 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
and Rosary at 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville. 
Memorials are suggested to the Jack Budig Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663.

John 'Jack' Budig

Randall Kenneth Heier, 68, of Grinnell, died Monday, December 30, 2019. 
He was born November 26, 1951, in Oakley, KS, to Valentine and Anna Mary
 (Zimmerman) Heier. Randall enjoyed gardening, horticulture and 
socializing at the Grinnell Senior Center and grocery store.


He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Brice Leon Heier and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.


He is survived by his sister, Candy Percival and husband Loren, of 
Grinnell; nephew Mitch Percival, wife Nicole and their daughter Ava 
Percival and niece Lesley Percival and her daughter Koryn Ramsey. 


A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020
 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grinnell, with burial 
in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Senior 
Center or St. Jude’s and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com 

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 </figure>Randall Kenneth Heier, 68, of Grinnell, died Monday, December 30, 2019. 
He was born November 26, 1951, in Oakley, KS, to Valentine and Anna Mary
 (Zimmerman) Heier. Randall enjoyed gardening, horticulture and 
socializing at the Grinnell Senior Center and grocery store.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Brice Leon Heier and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is survived by his sister, Candy Percival and husband Loren, of 
Grinnell; nephew Mitch Percival, wife Nicole and their daughter Ava 
Percival and niece Lesley Percival and her daughter Koryn Ramsey. 
A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020
 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grinnell, with burial 
in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Senior 
Center or St. Jude’s and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Randall Kenneth Heier

Lisa Ann Jamison, 53, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home near Hays.

She was born January 27, 1966 at Quinter, the daughter of Larry and 
Annette (Ziegler) Jamison.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Trego Community High 
School and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm.&nbsp; She 
received he Masters from Ashford University and was the Office Manager 
for Quail Run Gun Club in Kiowa, Colorado until moving to Hays in 
October of 2019.&nbsp; She was also an Avon rep for many years and enjoyed 
canning.

Survivors include: her 3 daughters, Megan Janousek and husband Tee 
Jay, Hays, Molly Westfall and Colt Richardson, Elbert, Colorado and 
Marissa Westfall, Kiowa, Colorado; her mother and father, Annette and 
Jerry William, Hays; 3 brothers, Mike Jamison and wife Lynda, Great 
Bend, Ross Jamison and Noel Sheldon, Palm Springs, California and Grady 
William and wife Tavia, Hays; a sister, Robin Banks and husband Scott, 
Plano, Texas; 3 grandsons, Theodore Janousek, Samuel Janousek and 
Dimitri Richardson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Cancer Center of Kansas in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lisa Ann Jamison, 53, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home near Hays.She was born January 27, 1966 at Quinter, the daughter of Larry and 
Annette (Ziegler) Jamison.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Trego Community High 
School and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm.&nbsp; She 
received he Masters from Ashford University and was the Office Manager 
for Quail Run Gun Club in Kiowa, Colorado until moving to Hays in 
October of 2019.&nbsp; She was also an Avon rep for many years and enjoyed 
canning.Survivors include: her 3 daughters, Megan Janousek and husband Tee 
Jay, Hays, Molly Westfall and Colt Richardson, Elbert, Colorado and 
Marissa Westfall, Kiowa, Colorado; her mother and father, Annette and 
Jerry William, Hays; 3 brothers, Mike Jamison and wife Lynda, Great 
Bend, Ross Jamison and Noel Sheldon, Palm Springs, California and Grady 
William and wife Tavia, Hays; a sister, Robin Banks and husband Scott, 
Plano, Texas; 3 grandsons, Theodore Janousek, Samuel Janousek and 
Dimitri Richardson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison.Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to Cancer Center of Kansas in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Lisa Ann Jamison

Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole, 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Eldora was born 
December 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina 
(Gradig) Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and
 graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.

Eldora was united 
in marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union 
was blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine,

Eldora was a 
Registered Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a 
devoted wife and homemaker for her children when they were growing up 
and then returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the 
Missile Base near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active 
member in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time 
she enjoyed reading,

Eldora’s surviving
 family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Greenville, 
Wisconsin, Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of 
Willmar, Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole 
(Sharon) of Fersfield, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of 
Hays, Kansas and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard 
Deneke (Pat) of Highland

 Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Eldora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Sylvester, Ed and Norbert.

Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these&nbsp;arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole, 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Eldora was born 
December 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina 
(Gradig) Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and
 graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.Eldora was united 
in marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union 
was blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine,<figure>
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 </figure>Eldora was a 
Registered Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a 
devoted wife and homemaker for her children when they were growing up 
and then returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the 
Missile Base near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active 
member in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time 
she enjoyed reading,<figure>
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 </figure>Eldora’s surviving
 family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Greenville, 
Wisconsin, Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of 
Willmar, Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole 
(Sharon) of Fersfield, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of 
Hays, Kansas and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard 
Deneke (Pat) of Highland<figure>
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 </figure> Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Eldora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Sylvester, Ed and Norbert.Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these&nbsp;arrangements.

Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole

James Leon “Jim” Schoenberger, 72, of Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Jim 
was born February 15, 1947 in Larned, Kansas, one of eleven children 
born to Victor and Lydia (Kruetzer) Schoenberger. He grew up in the 
Collyer, Kansas area and graduated from WaKeeney High School.

Jim was united in 
marriage to Peggy Douglas on July 31, 1966 in Collyer.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with three children; Sharon, James, Jr. &amp; Jason.&nbsp; They made 
their home in Ellis until 1969 when they moved to Russell.

Jim has been involved with the oil industry most of his life.  He started out working for Koch Industries as a backhoe operator.  Then he started several businesses in the Russell area.  He started with the Rusty Bucket in 1976, Jason Oil Co., LLC in 1978, Jason Farms in 1986, Quality Oilwell Cementing in 2005 with Dave Funk and Super Oilwell Service in 2006 with his son Jason.  He was a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of the St. Mary’s&nbsp;Catholic
 Church,&nbsp; Knights of Columbus, Elk Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp; The
 love of his life was his wife Peggy, he loved his children and wanted 
them to be happy.&nbsp; His grandchildren and great grandchild have given him
 so much joy.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, car races, snowmobiling, 
riding on his ranger, farming, raising a garden, being active in Ducks 
Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, going to watch his grandchildren and 
traveling to Homer, Alaska and Branson, Missouri with Peggy.&nbsp; The 
oilfield meant the world to Jim, especially drilling oil.

Surviving family include his wife of 53 years, Peggy of the home; daughter, Sharon Weigel and husband Michael of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; sons,&nbsp;James Schoenberger, Jr. and companion Kendra Trueblood of Russell, Kansas and Jason Schoenberger and wife Misty of Russell, Kansas; six brothers, John Schoenberger and wife Georgetta of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vic Schoenberger and wife Collen of Ransom, Kansas, Martin Schoenberger and wife Carolyn of WalKeeney, Kansas, Wayne Schoenberger of WaKeeney, Kansas, Kevin Schoenberger and wife Tracey of WaKeeney, Kansas and Gerard Schoenberger and wife Amy of WaKeeney, Kansas; three sisters, Verlene Wilson of WaKeeney, Kansas, Phyllis Stieben and husband Gene of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Mary Jo McCoy and husband Bobby of WaKeeney, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Sheldon Bennett, Justine Weigel, Graci Weigel, Jordon Schoenberger,&nbsp;Breilynn Schoenberger, Chandler Schoenberger, Bo Schoenberger,&nbsp;Ava 
Schoenberger, Pierce Schoenberger and Kimber Schoenberger; and two great
 grandchildren; Irie Schoenberger and Baby Girl Bennett on the way.&nbsp; He 
was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenny Schoenberger.

Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020 at St. 
Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private family 
Committal will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary 
will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Mary, Queen of
 Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the James 
Schoenberger Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent 
to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>James Leon “Jim” Schoenberger, 72, of Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Jim 
was born February 15, 1947 in Larned, Kansas, one of eleven children 
born to Victor and Lydia (Kruetzer) Schoenberger. He grew up in the 
Collyer, Kansas area and graduated from WaKeeney High School.Jim was united in 
marriage to Peggy Douglas on July 31, 1966 in Collyer.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with three children; Sharon, James, Jr. &amp; Jason.&nbsp; They made 
their home in Ellis until 1969 when they moved to Russell.Jim has been involved with the oil industry most of his life. He started out working for Koch Industries as a backhoe operator. Then he started several businesses in the Russell area. He started with the Rusty Bucket in 1976, Jason Oil Co., LLC in 1978, Jason Farms in 1986, Quality Oilwell Cementing in 2005 with Dave Funk and Super Oilwell Service in 2006 with his son Jason. He was a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of the St. Mary’s&nbsp;Catholic
 Church,&nbsp; Knights of Columbus, Elk Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp; The
 love of his life was his wife Peggy, he loved his children and wanted 
them to be happy.&nbsp; His grandchildren and great grandchild have given him
 so much joy.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, car races, snowmobiling, 
riding on his ranger, farming, raising a garden, being active in Ducks 
Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, going to watch his grandchildren and 
traveling to Homer, Alaska and Branson, Missouri with Peggy.&nbsp; The 
oilfield meant the world to Jim, especially drilling oil.Surviving family include his wife of 53 years, Peggy of the home; daughter, Sharon Weigel and husband Michael of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; sons,&nbsp;James Schoenberger, Jr. and companion Kendra Trueblood of Russell, Kansas and Jason Schoenberger and wife Misty of Russell, Kansas; six brothers, John Schoenberger and wife Georgetta of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vic Schoenberger and wife Collen of Ransom, Kansas, Martin Schoenberger and wife Carolyn of WalKeeney, Kansas, Wayne Schoenberger of WaKeeney, Kansas, Kevin Schoenberger and wife Tracey of WaKeeney, Kansas and Gerard Schoenberger and wife Amy of WaKeeney, Kansas; three sisters, Verlene Wilson of WaKeeney, Kansas, Phyllis Stieben and husband Gene of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Mary Jo McCoy and husband Bobby of WaKeeney, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Sheldon Bennett, Justine Weigel, Graci Weigel, Jordon Schoenberger,&nbsp;Breilynn Schoenberger, Chandler Schoenberger, Bo Schoenberger,&nbsp;Ava 
Schoenberger, Pierce Schoenberger and Kimber Schoenberger; and two great
 grandchildren; Irie Schoenberger and Baby Girl Bennett on the way.&nbsp; He 
was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenny Schoenberger.Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020 at St. 
Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private family 
Committal will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary 
will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Mary, Queen of
 Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the James 
Schoenberger Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent 
to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

James L. Schoenberger

Phillipsburg resident Debra A. Dreiling passed away Jan. 3, 2020 at
 the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 68. She was 
born March 20, 1951 in Nebraska City, NE, the daughter of Richard &amp; 
Sally (Ross) Greenrod.

Survivors include her husband Dave of the home; 2 daughters, Tracy 
Ford &amp; Amy McCartney of Phillipsburg; 2 brothers, Robert &amp; 
Michael Greenrod of Brighton, CO; her sister, Jackie Gienapp of 
Loveland, CO &amp; 5 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. Services are pending.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Debra A. Dreiling passed away Jan. 3, 2020 at
 the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 68. She was 
born March 20, 1951 in Nebraska City, NE, the daughter of Richard &amp; 
Sally (Ross) Greenrod.Survivors include her husband Dave of the home; 2 daughters, Tracy 
Ford &amp; Amy McCartney of Phillipsburg; 2 brothers, Robert &amp; 
Michael Greenrod of Brighton, CO; her sister, Jackie Gienapp of 
Loveland, CO &amp; 5 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. Services are pending.

Debra A. Dreiling

Estella (Schippers) Kuhn, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home.

She was born June 22, 1938, in Hays, Kansas to John M. and Anna C. (Kippes) Schippers.&nbsp; She married Francis J. “Frank” Kuhn on April 19, 1958, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 10, 2004.

She was a homemaker, worked at Joe Roth Accounting in Victoria, Travenol Labs in Hays for 20 years, and at the Victoria Clinic until she retired at the age of 75.&nbsp; She was raised on the Schippers home place east of Victoria, attended Victoria Grade School, and was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; Estella was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers, and a Eucharistic Minister.&nbsp; She was in charge of the Third Ages Ministries and The Funeral Dinner Committee for the parish for 15 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Francis ‘Buddy” Kuhn, Wichita, KS; Curtis Kuhn and wife, Rochelle, Victoria, KS; two daughters, Rose Ann Dreiling and husband, Cletus J. and Brenda Dreiling and husband, Frank, both of Victoria, KS; one brother, Paul Schippers, Victoria, KS; three sisters, Sister Mary Ann Schippers C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Lucy Baier and Lillian Leiker, both of Hays, KS;&nbsp; three sisters-in-law, Armella Schippers, Overland Park, KS; Joann Schippers, Springfield, MO; Marietta Schippers-Lies, Wichita, KS; ten grandchildren, Tyler Dreiling and wife, Tricia, Aubrey Jones and husband, John, Chelsey Dreiling, Natasha Hammerschmidt and husband, Cory, Preston Dreiling and wife, Tianna, Tyson Dreiling and wife, Molly, Brooklynn Kuhn, Kaylee Kuhn, Rachel Kuhn, Cale Kuhn; and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Herman, George, John, Lawrence, Arthur and Norman Schippers; and one great grandson, Stephan Dreiling.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, with the Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp; Christian Mothers, and Class of 1956, joining at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis and from 11:00 to 1:45 P.M. Saturday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Estella (Schippers) Kuhn, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home.She was born June 22, 1938, in Hays, Kansas to John M. and Anna C. (Kippes) Schippers.&nbsp; She married Francis J. “Frank” Kuhn on April 19, 1958, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 10, 2004.She was a homemaker, worked at Joe Roth Accounting in Victoria, Travenol Labs in Hays for 20 years, and at the Victoria Clinic until she retired at the age of 75.&nbsp; She was raised on the Schippers home place east of Victoria, attended Victoria Grade School, and was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; Estella was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers, and a Eucharistic Minister.&nbsp; She was in charge of the Third Ages Ministries and The Funeral Dinner Committee for the parish for 15 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Francis ‘Buddy” Kuhn, Wichita, KS; Curtis Kuhn and wife, Rochelle, Victoria, KS; two daughters, Rose Ann Dreiling and husband, Cletus J. and Brenda Dreiling and husband, Frank, both of Victoria, KS; one brother, Paul Schippers, Victoria, KS; three sisters, Sister Mary Ann Schippers C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Lucy Baier and Lillian Leiker, both of Hays, KS;&nbsp; three sisters-in-law, Armella Schippers, Overland Park, KS; Joann Schippers, Springfield, MO; Marietta Schippers-Lies, Wichita, KS; ten grandchildren, Tyler Dreiling and wife, Tricia, Aubrey Jones and husband, John, Chelsey Dreiling, Natasha Hammerschmidt and husband, Cory, Preston Dreiling and wife, Tianna, Tyson Dreiling and wife, Molly, Brooklynn Kuhn, Kaylee Kuhn, Rachel Kuhn, Cale Kuhn; and 14 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Herman, George, John, Lawrence, Arthur and Norman Schippers; and one great grandson, Stephan Dreiling.&nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, with the Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp; Christian Mothers, and Class of 1956, joining at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis and from 11:00 to 1:45 P.M. Saturday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Estella (Schippers) Kuhn

Virginita Linenberger, age 90, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, a the Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.

She was born September 24, 1929, at Victoria, Kansas, to Bonavent and Gertrude (Beck) - Brungardt Linenberger.

She grew up and attended school in Victoria.&nbsp; She worked at Travenol&nbsp; Labs in Hays for 12 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Secular Franciscan Order both of Victoria.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1993, then moved to the Care Center in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include, one brother, John Linenberger and wife Marlene, Manhattan, KS, one sister, Bonita Schulte and husband, Gary, Salina, KS; two sisters-in-law, Carol Linenberger and Norma Linenberger, both of Salina, KS; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Edwin, Gilbert, Dennis, Verlin, Thomas, Leo, and Patrick Linenberger; two sisters, Henrietta Giebler and Doris Younger-Pfeifer; and one infant brother, Clarence Linenberger.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Virginita Linenberger, age 90, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, a the Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.She was born September 24, 1929, at Victoria, Kansas, to Bonavent and Gertrude (Beck) - Brungardt Linenberger.She grew up and attended school in Victoria.&nbsp; She worked at Travenol&nbsp; Labs in Hays for 12 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Secular Franciscan Order both of Victoria.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1993, then moved to the Care Center in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include, one brother, John Linenberger and wife Marlene, Manhattan, KS, one sister, Bonita Schulte and husband, Gary, Salina, KS; two sisters-in-law, Carol Linenberger and Norma Linenberger, both of Salina, KS; and many nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Edwin, Gilbert, Dennis, Verlin, Thomas, Leo, and Patrick Linenberger; two sisters, Henrietta Giebler and Doris Younger-Pfeifer; and one infant brother, Clarence Linenberger.Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

Virginita Linenberger

Loren Dwight Hale passed away on January 4, 2020 at the Solomon Valley 
Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 91. He was born the third child
 to Arthur and Nora (Murphy) Hale on September 27, 1928 at their farm 
home in Logan County, Kansas. In 1939 he moved with his family to his 
grandparent’s farm north of Woodston. Loren attended elementary school 
at Monument, Kansas and Union Four, a country school in Rooks County, 
about a mile from his farm home. He graduated from Woodston High School 
in 1946. He then worked on several ranches in Sheridan County before 
joining the U.S. Geological Survey Team which was stationed in North 
Dakota working on the Mississippi River Project. 


It was in North Dakota where he found the love of his life, Adeline 
Langowski. They were married in Bottineau, ND on October 26, 1949. They 
then returned to Woodston where Loren worked on the Missouri Pacific 
Railroad Section Gang and later managed the John E. Jones Farm. In 1953 
he moved his family to Scott City where he worked for Sunnyslope Horse 
Ranch. While at Sunnyslope, he helped train several champion horses. He 
contracted Encephalitis which put him in the hospital almost four 
months. While recuperating from the illness, the family moved to a farm 
just west of Ash Rock Church, north of Woodston. Loren finished his 
working years for the Stockton City Electrical Plant, moving to the 
north edge of Stockton. Loren and Adeline were married 62 years before 
she passed away in 2012. They were blessed with three children: Dennis 
Dwight, Debra Dea, and Lorna Lynne.


Loren attended the Ash Rock Church and later became a member of the 
Woodston E.U.B. Church. He and Adeline were members of the Bohemian 
Lodge and Solomon Valley Antique Association. He was also a Lions 
International member for several years.


Left to cherish Loren’s memory are his daughters, Debra Colburn of 
Garden City and Lorna Riffel (Jim Rogers) of Stockton; brother, Don 
(Phyllis) Hale of Longmont, CO; five grandchildren, H.J. Colburn of 
LaCrosse, Bethany (Casey) Howard of Garden City, Denison Colburn of 
Garden City, Thomas (April) Yakish of Woodston, and Beau (Terra) Riffel 
of Freemont, NE; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.


Loren is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nora; wife, 
Adeline; son, Dennis; son-in-law, John Yakish; brother, Williard; 
sister, Naomi Holliman; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holliman, Henry 
Czapiewski, and Junior Carlson; sisters-in-law, Junia Hale, Julie 
Carlson, and Dolly Czapiewski. 


A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 
10:30am at the funeral home in Stockton. Burial will follow at the Ash 
Rock Cemetery in Woodston. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00pm until 
8:00pm at the funeral home.


Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or Woodston UMC and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com

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 </figure>Loren Dwight Hale passed away on January 4, 2020 at the Solomon Valley 
Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 91. He was born the third child
 to Arthur and Nora (Murphy) Hale on September 27, 1928 at their farm 
home in Logan County, Kansas. In 1939 he moved with his family to his 
grandparent’s farm north of Woodston. Loren attended elementary school 
at Monument, Kansas and Union Four, a country school in Rooks County, 
about a mile from his farm home. He graduated from Woodston High School 
in 1946. He then worked on several ranches in Sheridan County before 
joining the U.S. Geological Survey Team which was stationed in North 
Dakota working on the Mississippi River Project. 
It was in North Dakota where he found the love of his life, Adeline 
Langowski. They were married in Bottineau, ND on October 26, 1949. They 
then returned to Woodston where Loren worked on the Missouri Pacific 
Railroad Section Gang and later managed the John E. Jones Farm. In 1953 
he moved his family to Scott City where he worked for Sunnyslope Horse 
Ranch. While at Sunnyslope, he helped train several champion horses. He 
contracted Encephalitis which put him in the hospital almost four 
months. While recuperating from the illness, the family moved to a farm 
just west of Ash Rock Church, north of Woodston. Loren finished his 
working years for the Stockton City Electrical Plant, moving to the 
north edge of Stockton. Loren and Adeline were married 62 years before 
she passed away in 2012. They were blessed with three children: Dennis 
Dwight, Debra Dea, and Lorna Lynne.
Loren attended the Ash Rock Church and later became a member of the 
Woodston E.U.B. Church. He and Adeline were members of the Bohemian 
Lodge and Solomon Valley Antique Association. He was also a Lions 
International member for several years.
Left to cherish Loren’s memory are his daughters, Debra Colburn of 
Garden City and Lorna Riffel (Jim Rogers) of Stockton; brother, Don 
(Phyllis) Hale of Longmont, CO; five grandchildren, H.J. Colburn of 
LaCrosse, Bethany (Casey) Howard of Garden City, Denison Colburn of 
Garden City, Thomas (April) Yakish of Woodston, and Beau (Terra) Riffel 
of Freemont, NE; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Loren is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nora; wife, 
Adeline; son, Dennis; son-in-law, John Yakish; brother, Williard; 
sister, Naomi Holliman; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holliman, Henry 
Czapiewski, and Junior Carlson; sisters-in-law, Junia Hale, Julie 
Carlson, and Dolly Czapiewski. 
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 
10:30am at the funeral home in Stockton. Burial will follow at the Ash 
Rock Cemetery in Woodston. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00pm until 
8:00pm at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or Woodston UMC and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com

Loren Dwight Hale

Joseph Albert Cadoret, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully 
surrounded by family on December 28, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice 
House in Manhattan. Joe was born July 29, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas and 
lived the majority of his life there. Joe served in the United States 
Army for two years. He was a retired auto mechanic and postal carrier, 
active in his church and community as a Stockton Police Officer, 
Fireman, EMT, Mayor of Stockton, school bus driver, etc. 


Joe graduated with honors from Stockton High School in 1950. He married 
his high school sweetheart, Darla Baxter on November 18, 1951 in 
Stockton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, daughters Kim (Doug) 
French and Pam Herl of Stockton. Grandchildren Guy, Heather (Cameron) 
and Amanda French. Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron) 
and Stephanie Miner (Josh) as well as 17 great grandchildren and grand 
puppy, Nellie. Sister Ruth Johnson, sister-in law Betty Cadoret and 
brother-in law Gene Dussault.


He was preceded by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Cadoret, brothers 
Bill, Archie, Francis Cadoret, sisters Elizabeth Dussault and Clara 
Belle Brelsford and great granddaughter Graycee Carpenter.


Joe was a man of great character, steadfast in his faith with love for 
his wife and family. He enjoyed camping and fishing too. Joe was a hard 
worker who loved the challenges of being a mechanic and working 
alongside his brother, Francis at Cadoret Oil Company. Joe followed in 
the footsteps of his father in law, Charles Baxter as a rural mail 
carrier. Daughter Kim French is the 3rd generation of postal carriers. 
Following their retirement Joe and Darla enjoyed spending many winter 
seasons in their motorhome in Arizona visiting Darla’s sister Connie and
 her family.


At Joe’s request, no service will be held.


In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooks County Transportation and Good 
Shepherd Hospice House would be appreciated. Darla resides at 2123 
Meadowlark Rd., Apt. 137, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.


Contributions may also be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Joseph Albert Cadoret, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully 
surrounded by family on December 28, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice 
House in Manhattan. Joe was born July 29, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas and 
lived the majority of his life there. Joe served in the United States 
Army for two years. He was a retired auto mechanic and postal carrier, 
active in his church and community as a Stockton Police Officer, 
Fireman, EMT, Mayor of Stockton, school bus driver, etc. 
Joe graduated with honors from Stockton High School in 1950. He married 
his high school sweetheart, Darla Baxter on November 18, 1951 in 
Stockton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, daughters Kim (Doug) 
French and Pam Herl of Stockton. Grandchildren Guy, Heather (Cameron) 
and Amanda French. Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron) 
and Stephanie Miner (Josh) as well as 17 great grandchildren and grand 
puppy, Nellie. Sister Ruth Johnson, sister-in law Betty Cadoret and 
brother-in law Gene Dussault.
He was preceded by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Cadoret, brothers 
Bill, Archie, Francis Cadoret, sisters Elizabeth Dussault and Clara 
Belle Brelsford and great granddaughter Graycee Carpenter.
Joe was a man of great character, steadfast in his faith with love for 
his wife and family. He enjoyed camping and fishing too. Joe was a hard 
worker who loved the challenges of being a mechanic and working 
alongside his brother, Francis at Cadoret Oil Company. Joe followed in 
the footsteps of his father in law, Charles Baxter as a rural mail 
carrier. Daughter Kim French is the 3rd generation of postal carriers. 
Following their retirement Joe and Darla enjoyed spending many winter 
seasons in their motorhome in Arizona visiting Darla’s sister Connie and
 her family.
At Joe’s request, no service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooks County Transportation and Good 
Shepherd Hospice House would be appreciated. Darla resides at 2123 
Meadowlark Rd., Apt. 137, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Contributions may also be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Joseph Albert Cadoret

Greg T. Strong, age 57, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas due to complications resulting from a stroke.  He was born on August 28, 1962 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Robert and Donna (Gloege) Strong.  

Greg graduated from Valley Center High School in Valley Center, Kansas and went on to attend Wichita State University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon (Kansas Eta Chapter).  He was a resident of Dighton, Kansas since 1993 moving from Wichita, Kansas.  Greg was Publisher of Feedlot Magazine, which he ran together with his father, and with the support of Annita Lorimor, for over 25 years. 

He was a member of Pheasants Forever, National Ag Media Association, the KLA and NCBA.

On October 13, 2006 he married Andie Trembley at Camp Lakeside in Scott City, Kansas.  She survives.

Survivors include his wife Andie Strong of Scott City, Kansas, Sister - Brenda Strong of Chicago, Illinois, Brother In Law - Brian Jones of Chicago, Illinois, Step-Mother - Virginia Strong of Dighton, Kansas, and three beloved dogs.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date and time this spring in Cuchara, Colorado.

Memorials can be made to the Finney County Humane Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Greg T. Strong, age 57, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas due to complications resulting from a stroke. He was born on August 28, 1962 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Robert and Donna (Gloege) Strong. Greg graduated from Valley Center High School in Valley Center, Kansas and went on to attend Wichita State University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon (Kansas Eta Chapter). He was a resident of Dighton, Kansas since 1993 moving from Wichita, Kansas. Greg was Publisher of Feedlot Magazine, which he ran together with his father, and with the support of Annita Lorimor, for over 25 years. He was a member of Pheasants Forever, National Ag Media Association, the KLA and NCBA.On October 13, 2006 he married Andie Trembley at Camp Lakeside in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.Survivors include his wife Andie Strong of Scott City, Kansas, Sister - Brenda Strong of Chicago, Illinois, Brother In Law - Brian Jones of Chicago, Illinois, Step-Mother - Virginia Strong of Dighton, Kansas, and three beloved dogs.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Memorial Services will be held at a later date and time this spring in Cuchara, Colorado.Memorials can be made to the Finney County Humane Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no calling times.

Greg T. Strong

Brian David Heath, 59, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton.  He was born on October 30, 1960 at Dighton the son
 of C. Francis &amp; Wilma J. (Edsall) Heath.


Brian attended early schooling at a local handicapped teaching school in
 Dighton.  He then attended the Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood until
 he was 21 years old.  He moved to Garden City in 1981 to become part of
 SDSI which later became Mosiac.  He participated in the Mosiac 
employment opportunities by being a bagger at Dillons, on the cleaning 
crew at KDOT and Sunflower Electric, Dish Washer at the Hilton, on a 
yard crew and the belt manufacturing team.  In 2018 he moved back to 
Dighton.  He was a member of St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton and 
really enjoyed his Salvation Army membership.  He enjoyed motorcycles, 
watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State Universities teams and 
cheering on Hulk Hogan in the WWE.  He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Sister- Chris Heath, Brother- Joe Heath, Brother-In-Law- Allan 
Smeltzer, Nephew- Kevin James and Great-Nephew- Baylor James.


He is survived by his Brother- Steve &amp; Mary Heath of Dighton and 4 
Sisters- Susan Smeltzer and Betty &amp; Larry Haas both of Augusta and 
Carolyn &amp; Brent Dutoit and Marilyn &amp; Alan James, and 
Sister-In-Law Trudy Heath all of Dighton and many Nieces and Nephews.


Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St Theresa Catholic Church
 with Rev Warren Stecklein as Celebrant.  Burial will be in Dighton 
Memorial Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to Lane County Hospital or 
St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Friends 
may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Brian David Heath, 59, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on October 30, 1960 at Dighton the son
 of C. Francis &amp; Wilma J. (Edsall) Heath.
Brian attended early schooling at a local handicapped teaching school in
 Dighton. He then attended the Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood until
 he was 21 years old. He moved to Garden City in 1981 to become part of
 SDSI which later became Mosiac. He participated in the Mosiac 
employment opportunities by being a bagger at Dillons, on the cleaning 
crew at KDOT and Sunflower Electric, Dish Washer at the Hilton, on a 
yard crew and the belt manufacturing team. In 2018 he moved back to 
Dighton. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton and 
really enjoyed his Salvation Army membership. He enjoyed motorcycles, 
watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State Universities teams and 
cheering on Hulk Hogan in the WWE. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Sister- Chris Heath, Brother- Joe Heath, Brother-In-Law- Allan 
Smeltzer, Nephew- Kevin James and Great-Nephew- Baylor James.
He is survived by his Brother- Steve &amp; Mary Heath of Dighton and 4 
Sisters- Susan Smeltzer and Betty &amp; Larry Haas both of Augusta and 
Carolyn &amp; Brent Dutoit and Marilyn &amp; Alan James, and 
Sister-In-Law Trudy Heath all of Dighton and many Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St Theresa Catholic Church
 with Rev Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will be in Dighton 
Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lane County Hospital or 
St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends 
may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Brian David Heath

Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox, 53, Hays, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.

She was born September 8, 1966 in 
Kansas City, Kansas the youngest of four children to Dr. Francis R. and 
Haven (Moore) Applegate. She was a 1985 graduate of Hays High School and
 she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in journalism from the 
University of Kansas in 1989. She was also a member of the Pi Beta Phi 
Sorority.

No-one could light up a room quite like
 Noelle with her contagious laugh, smile, and bubbly personality. She 
enjoyed entertaining, hosting dinners at her home and being surrounded 
by family and friends. Noelle always kept herself busy and active with 
being a board member and 2nd Vice Chair for the Kansas Children’s 
Service League. She was also a board member and Executive Committee 
Member for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Noelle’s love for music 
lead her to become a member of the Presbyterian choir, KU Chamber Choir,
 and KU Singers, eventually she passed on her love for music and theater
 to her two daughters Brooke and Sadie.

She returned back to Hays in 2019 to spend more time with her parents.

Survivors include her parents; Francis 
and Haven Applegate of Hays, two brothers; Darin Applegate of Hays, and 
Troy Applegate and wife Connie of Gunter, Texas, two daughters; Brooke 
and Sadie Fox and nieces; Alexandra and Ashley Applegate, Kalee Daily, 
Courtney Karlin and nephew Koby Daily.

She was preceded in death by her sister Kirsten Daily of Hays.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Friday, January 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall 
St, with Pastor Celeste Lasich and Pastor Roy Layman officiating.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow at the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp; The 
family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday at
 the church.

Memorials are suggested in Noelle’s 
memory to the Kansas Children’s Service League.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Noelle may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox, 53, Hays, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.She was born September 8, 1966 in 
Kansas City, Kansas the youngest of four children to Dr. Francis R. and 
Haven (Moore) Applegate. She was a 1985 graduate of Hays High School and
 she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in journalism from the 
University of Kansas in 1989. She was also a member of the Pi Beta Phi 
Sorority.No-one could light up a room quite like
 Noelle with her contagious laugh, smile, and bubbly personality. She 
enjoyed entertaining, hosting dinners at her home and being surrounded 
by family and friends. Noelle always kept herself busy and active with 
being a board member and 2nd Vice Chair for the Kansas Children’s 
Service League. She was also a board member and Executive Committee 
Member for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Noelle’s love for music 
lead her to become a member of the Presbyterian choir, KU Chamber Choir,
 and KU Singers, eventually she passed on her love for music and theater
 to her two daughters Brooke and Sadie.She returned back to Hays in 2019 to spend more time with her parents.Survivors include her parents; Francis 
and Haven Applegate of Hays, two brothers; Darin Applegate of Hays, and 
Troy Applegate and wife Connie of Gunter, Texas, two daughters; Brooke 
and Sadie Fox and nieces; Alexandra and Ashley Applegate, Kalee Daily, 
Courtney Karlin and nephew Koby Daily.She was preceded in death by her sister Kirsten Daily of Hays.Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Friday, January 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall 
St, with Pastor Celeste Lasich and Pastor Roy Layman officiating.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow at the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp; The 
family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday at
 the church.Memorials are suggested in Noelle’s 
memory to the Kansas Children’s Service League.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Noelle may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox

Concepcion Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born August 26, 1929, in 
Durango, Mexico the daughter of Gregorio and Juana (Ravelo) Martinez. 
She was united in marriage to Candelario Gonzalez on February 14, 1947 
in Durango, Mexico.

Concepcion has been a resident of Great Bend since 1992, coming from 
Durango, Mexico. She was a member of the St Rose Catholic Church. She 
was a homemaker and loved her flowers and plants, but most of her time 
was spend with her family.

Survivors include four sons, Isaias, Elias, Miguel, and Francisco 
Gonzalez; four daughters, Hermelinda Gonzalez, Carmen Molina, Olga 
Hernandez, and Gloria Mata; five brothers Eduardo, Ricardo, Gregorio, 
Salvador, and Matias Martinez; three sisters, Marcelina, Agustina, and 
Maria del Refugio; twenty eight grandchildren, fifty two 
great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband Candelario.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday January
 7, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian&nbsp; Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St.
 Rose Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Burial will 
follow at Golden Belt Cemetery.

Concepcion Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born August 26, 1929, in 
Durango, Mexico the daughter of Gregorio and Juana (Ravelo) Martinez. 
She was united in marriage to Candelario Gonzalez on February 14, 1947 
in Durango, Mexico.Concepcion has been a resident of Great Bend since 1992, coming from 
Durango, Mexico. She was a member of the St Rose Catholic Church. She 
was a homemaker and loved her flowers and plants, but most of her time 
was spend with her family.Survivors include four sons, Isaias, Elias, Miguel, and Francisco 
Gonzalez; four daughters, Hermelinda Gonzalez, Carmen Molina, Olga 
Hernandez, and Gloria Mata; five brothers Eduardo, Ricardo, Gregorio, 
Salvador, and Matias Martinez; three sisters, Marcelina, Agustina, and 
Maria del Refugio; twenty eight grandchildren, fifty two 
great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband Candelario.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday January
 7, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian&nbsp; Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St.
 Rose Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Burial will 
follow at Golden Belt Cemetery.

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