Vernon Joseph 'Vern' Koerner, 91, Hays, passed away Sunday,
October 12, 2025 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

He was born December 14, 1933, in Hays, the son of James and
Isabella (Dinges) Koerner.&nbsp; He graduated
from Hays High School in 1952, where he excelled in sports, including track,
baseball, and earned two-time All-State honors as a guard in football.&nbsp; Immediately after graduation, Vern entered
the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was initially
stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, was deployed to Korea for three years, and he
was discharged in 1956.&nbsp; One of Vern’s
favorite stories about his time in Korea was when the New York Yankees came
over for exhibition baseball games against an all-star team of surrounding Army
bases. &nbsp;During those games, Vern
connected for a few hits off the Yankees' pitchers and even successfully stole
a few bases.&nbsp; 

Upon returning to Hays, he married his sweetheart, Remigia 'Midge' Schuvie, on May 25, 1957. &nbsp;They shared 68 wonderful years of marriage and
welcomed their son, Kevin, in 1960. &nbsp;Vern's
career path in Hays included working at Mammel's Grocery Store and Staab
Plumbing and Repair. &nbsp;He then began a
long career with the United States Postal Service, from which he retired after
32 years of service. &nbsp;For many years, he
was a half-owner of the beloved Koerner-Staab Liquor Store with his friend,
Charlie Staab. &nbsp;An avid golfer, Vern
loved the game. His brother, LeRoy, was his favorite person for a twosome, but
he loved playing with everyone and cherished the many friendships he made on
the course. &nbsp;He also enjoyed fishing and
hunting, but his most cherished activity was spending time with his family and
playing with his grandchildren. &nbsp;He often
spoke about the joy they brought him.&nbsp; 

He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,
the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325, the Bishop
Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282, Hays VFW Post #9076, Hays American
Legion Post #173, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. 

Vern is survived by his loving wife Midge, of the home; his
son Kevin Koerner and wife Lynn of Hays; his sister Jan Girvan and husband Jim
of Hays; and his brother Dale Koerner and wife Lois of Lawrence.&nbsp; He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren
Shea Koerner and wife Anne Drees of Centennial, Colorado and Annastasia Rose
Koerner of Denver, Colorado; his great-granddaughter Cecilia Rose Bird of
Denver, Colorado, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
great-nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Isabella
Koerner and his brother, LeRoy Koerner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday,
October 16, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Brian
McCaffrey officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will
be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on
Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will
stand honor guard from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm, a vigil service will be at 6:00
pm, followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary,
all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;
Private family inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076
Honor Guard will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested
to A Different Mindset Association or for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Vern may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760400525381.jpeg" alt="Vernon Joseph 'Vern' Koerner" />
 <figcaption>Vernon Joseph 'Vern' Koerner</figcaption>
 </figure>Vernon Joseph 'Vern' Koerner, 91, Hays, passed away Sunday,
October 12, 2025 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.He was born December 14, 1933, in Hays, the son of James and
Isabella (Dinges) Koerner.&nbsp; He graduated
from Hays High School in 1952, where he excelled in sports, including track,
baseball, and earned two-time All-State honors as a guard in football.&nbsp; Immediately after graduation, Vern entered
the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was initially
stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, was deployed to Korea for three years, and he
was discharged in 1956.&nbsp; One of Vern’s
favorite stories about his time in Korea was when the New York Yankees came
over for exhibition baseball games against an all-star team of surrounding Army
bases. &nbsp;During those games, Vern
connected for a few hits off the Yankees' pitchers and even successfully stole
a few bases.&nbsp; Upon returning to Hays, he married his sweetheart, Remigia 'Midge' Schuvie, on May 25, 1957. &nbsp;They shared 68 wonderful years of marriage and
welcomed their son, Kevin, in 1960. &nbsp;Vern's
career path in Hays included working at Mammel's Grocery Store and Staab
Plumbing and Repair. &nbsp;He then began a
long career with the United States Postal Service, from which he retired after
32 years of service. &nbsp;For many years, he
was a half-owner of the beloved Koerner-Staab Liquor Store with his friend,
Charlie Staab. &nbsp;An avid golfer, Vern
loved the game. His brother, LeRoy, was his favorite person for a twosome, but
he loved playing with everyone and cherished the many friendships he made on
the course. &nbsp;He also enjoyed fishing and
hunting, but his most cherished activity was spending time with his family and
playing with his grandchildren. &nbsp;He often
spoke about the joy they brought him.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church,
the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325, the Bishop
Cunningham Fourth Degree Assembly #282, Hays VFW Post #9076, Hays American
Legion Post #173, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Vern is survived by his loving wife Midge, of the home; his
son Kevin Koerner and wife Lynn of Hays; his sister Jan Girvan and husband Jim
of Hays; and his brother Dale Koerner and wife Lois of Lawrence.&nbsp; He will be dearly missed by his grandchildren
Shea Koerner and wife Anne Drees of Centennial, Colorado and Annastasia Rose
Koerner of Denver, Colorado; his great-granddaughter Cecilia Rose Bird of
Denver, Colorado, along with many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and
great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Isabella
Koerner and his brother, LeRoy Koerner.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Thursday,
October 16, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Brian
McCaffrey officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will
be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on
Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will
stand honor guard from 5:00 pm until 6:00 pm, a vigil service will be at 6:00
pm, followed by a combined third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary,
all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;
Private family inurnment with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076
Honor Guard will be in St. Joseph Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested
to A Different Mindset Association or for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Vern may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Vernon Joseph 'Vern' Koerner

Jon
F. Kisner, age 83 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Thursday, September 25,
2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on September 27, 1941, in Abilene, Kansas to Fred 'Fritz' and Angela (Dreiling) Kisner.&nbsp;&nbsp;He married Barbara Kay
(VonFeldt) on September 4, 1970, at Victoria, Kansas. She preceded him in death
on September 21, 2020.


&nbsp;Jon was a social and adventurous youngster.&nbsp; As a toddler, he took
numerous solo train rides from Abilene to visit family in other Kansas towns,
like Chapman. He would ride his tricycle off the barn onto the haystacks below.
According to a newspaper article, Jonny (3.5yrs old) &amp; Frankie (6yrs old)
were rough playing that landed them in the hospital with severe cuts from a
glass sliding door, requiring 18 stitches to his arm. It was also rumored Jon
and his buddies would throw farm eggs at his girl cousins (some who went on to
become Nuns). Fun fact, his babysitter in Abilene was Ida; President Ike
Eisenhower’s mother.&nbsp;Then, when Jon was about five years old, his family
moved to Hays.&nbsp; Here he performed as a member in an acrobat trio at the Strand.&nbsp;
The Kisner family lived in the Guard Block House at Old Fort Hays.&nbsp; While
his father was the grounds caretaker, Jon would swim the watering holes
recovering golf balls for his mom to resell in the clubhouse. They were the
last family to live on Old Fort Hays.

Through some high school years, Jon managed the Hays Municipal swimming pool,
where he taught many how to swim. In 1959, he graduated from Saint Joseph
Military Academy, now Thomas Moore Prep High School.&nbsp; A veteran of the US
Army, Jon was an SP4 in 25th&nbsp;Infantry Division, mostly
stationed in Thailand and Hawaii.&nbsp; He was briefly stationed at Fort Leslie
J McNair in Washington as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard where he
earned both the opportunity to attend the US Military Academy Preparatory School
for West Point and to honorably walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.&nbsp;
Although he declined both prestigious offers, he was honorably discharged in
1963 and awarded a Good Conduct Medal.

Ready to explore his new bachelor life, Jon bought a cabin in Estes Park,
Colorado and soon purchased his first horse, Lady. Much manual labor was
invested in his new retreat including building a Pot Belly stove for
heat.&nbsp; Family and friends all came to stay, where they would be
wholesomely entertained with Jons’ musical talents.&nbsp; During this time, Jon
periodically visited his parents back in Hays.&nbsp; He would escort his mother
to frequent live music events.&nbsp; As his entertaining bug grew stronger, Jon
discovered his passion for Polka music. For the next 40 years, Jon was
identified as a member of Eddie Basgall and His Jolly Dutchmen, he was
described on an album cover as 'A triple talent entertainer with his singing,
banjo playing and a&nbsp;flair for showmanship. Ballads and&nbsp;happy songs
were Jon’s specialty. His rich baritone vocals enhanced the romantic mood of
the group.' He also returned to work part time at the Hays swimming pool.&nbsp;
While selling beach towels to a local liquor store, he came across his future
wife (Barbara) who he married nine months later in Saint Fidelis Catholic
Church, Victoria, Kansas 'The Cathedral of the Plains'.

Although Jon and Barbara began their future in Colorado, they soon moved to
Victoria, Kansas for a number of years and began raising their three children.
In 1980, Jon graduated from Fort Hays State University with a BA in General
Studies. He also began his&nbsp;36 year&nbsp;career as a lineman and foreman
for Central Kansas Power, now Midwest Energy. In 1985, Jon secured their
growing Kisner family 80 acres of land just north of Toulon where the family
joined labor forces to build their settlement.&nbsp; Always an avid horse
lover, Jon was eventually equipped to open the property to board and train
horses including his own team of Belgians (Duke &amp; Dolly).&nbsp; He loved to
share this majestic team with the community by entering parades, hosting
hayrack rides, chauffeuring wedding parties and sponsoring Christmas light
tours through the Hays Country Club.&nbsp; His added craftsmanship was
showcased thru repairing and building a number of harnesses, trailers, buggies
and wagons.

&nbsp;Once the grandkids were born in Texas, Jon &amp; Barbara moved to be
closer to them for a few years, only to return to their roots in Hays in
2016.&nbsp; After 50 years of marriage, his wife Barbara passed and was
reunited with her parents at St Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria. Jon remained in
his Hays home and stayed active including meeting with his retired Midwest
Energy coworkers for donuts, Military Academy classmates at McDonalds and horse
boarding members sporadically. Jon was a member of the Victoria V.F.W. Post #
1751, and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Jon is survived by his children, Curtis Kisner and wife, Michelle, Fort Worth,
TX; Tonya Kisner, Belton, MO; Simone Anderson, Fort Worth, TX; his
grandchildren, Aubrianna Kisner; Cadence Anderson; Carmyn Anderson; his sister,
Janell Newton and husband, Gary, Wichita, KS.

Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Angela Kisner; his wife,
Barbara; his sister, Cynthia Karlin and her husband, Jerry.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at
The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave, Victoria, Kansas, with
Celebrant, Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the
church.&nbsp;Inurnment with Military Honor Guard Rites by the Victoria&nbsp;V.F.W.
Post #1751 will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials payable to&nbsp;The
Sunflower Clydesdales&nbsp;in care of Cline’s-Keithley
Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919
East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas. Condolences
can be emailed to&nbsp;clineschapels@gmail.com&nbsp;or
left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758922623541.jpeg" alt="Jon F. Kisner" />
 <figcaption>Jon F. Kisner</figcaption>
 </figure>Jon
F. Kisner, age 83 of Hays, Kansas passed away on Thursday, September 25,
2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born on September 27, 1941, in Abilene, Kansas to Fred 'Fritz' and Angela (Dreiling) Kisner.&nbsp;&nbsp;He married Barbara Kay
(VonFeldt) on September 4, 1970, at Victoria, Kansas. She preceded him in death
on September 21, 2020.
&nbsp;Jon was a social and adventurous youngster.&nbsp; As a toddler, he took
numerous solo train rides from Abilene to visit family in other Kansas towns,
like Chapman. He would ride his tricycle off the barn onto the haystacks below.
According to a newspaper article, Jonny (3.5yrs old) &amp; Frankie (6yrs old)
were rough playing that landed them in the hospital with severe cuts from a
glass sliding door, requiring 18 stitches to his arm. It was also rumored Jon
and his buddies would throw farm eggs at his girl cousins (some who went on to
become Nuns). Fun fact, his babysitter in Abilene was Ida; President Ike
Eisenhower’s mother.&nbsp;Then, when Jon was about five years old, his family
moved to Hays.&nbsp; Here he performed as a member in an acrobat trio at the Strand.&nbsp;
The Kisner family lived in the Guard Block House at Old Fort Hays.&nbsp; While
his father was the grounds caretaker, Jon would swim the watering holes
recovering golf balls for his mom to resell in the clubhouse. They were the
last family to live on Old Fort Hays.Through some high school years, Jon managed the Hays Municipal swimming pool,
where he taught many how to swim. In 1959, he graduated from Saint Joseph
Military Academy, now Thomas Moore Prep High School.&nbsp; A veteran of the US
Army, Jon was an SP4 in 25th&nbsp;Infantry Division, mostly
stationed in Thailand and Hawaii.&nbsp; He was briefly stationed at Fort Leslie
J McNair in Washington as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard where he
earned both the opportunity to attend the US Military Academy Preparatory School
for West Point and to honorably walk at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.&nbsp;
Although he declined both prestigious offers, he was honorably discharged in
1963 and awarded a Good Conduct Medal.Ready to explore his new bachelor life, Jon bought a cabin in Estes Park,
Colorado and soon purchased his first horse, Lady. Much manual labor was
invested in his new retreat including building a Pot Belly stove for
heat.&nbsp; Family and friends all came to stay, where they would be
wholesomely entertained with Jons’ musical talents.&nbsp; During this time, Jon
periodically visited his parents back in Hays.&nbsp; He would escort his mother
to frequent live music events.&nbsp; As his entertaining bug grew stronger, Jon
discovered his passion for Polka music. For the next 40 years, Jon was
identified as a member of Eddie Basgall and His Jolly Dutchmen, he was
described on an album cover as 'A triple talent entertainer with his singing,
banjo playing and a&nbsp;flair for showmanship. Ballads and&nbsp;happy songs
were Jon’s specialty. His rich baritone vocals enhanced the romantic mood of
the group.' He also returned to work part time at the Hays swimming pool.&nbsp;
While selling beach towels to a local liquor store, he came across his future
wife (Barbara) who he married nine months later in Saint Fidelis Catholic
Church, Victoria, Kansas 'The Cathedral of the Plains'.Although Jon and Barbara began their future in Colorado, they soon moved to
Victoria, Kansas for a number of years and began raising their three children.
In 1980, Jon graduated from Fort Hays State University with a BA in General
Studies. He also began his&nbsp;36 year&nbsp;career as a lineman and foreman
for Central Kansas Power, now Midwest Energy. In 1985, Jon secured their
growing Kisner family 80 acres of land just north of Toulon where the family
joined labor forces to build their settlement.&nbsp; Always an avid horse
lover, Jon was eventually equipped to open the property to board and train
horses including his own team of Belgians (Duke &amp; Dolly).&nbsp; He loved to
share this majestic team with the community by entering parades, hosting
hayrack rides, chauffeuring wedding parties and sponsoring Christmas light
tours through the Hays Country Club.&nbsp; His added craftsmanship was
showcased thru repairing and building a number of harnesses, trailers, buggies
and wagons.&nbsp;Once the grandkids were born in Texas, Jon &amp; Barbara moved to be
closer to them for a few years, only to return to their roots in Hays in
2016.&nbsp; After 50 years of marriage, his wife Barbara passed and was
reunited with her parents at St Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria. Jon remained in
his Hays home and stayed active including meeting with his retired Midwest
Energy coworkers for donuts, Military Academy classmates at McDonalds and horse
boarding members sporadically. Jon was a member of the Victoria V.F.W. Post #
1751, and a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Jon is survived by his children, Curtis Kisner and wife, Michelle, Fort Worth,
TX; Tonya Kisner, Belton, MO; Simone Anderson, Fort Worth, TX; his
grandchildren, Aubrianna Kisner; Cadence Anderson; Carmyn Anderson; his sister,
Janell Newton and husband, Gary, Wichita, KS.Jon is preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Angela Kisner; his wife,
Barbara; his sister, Cynthia Karlin and her husband, Jerry.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 18, 2025, at
The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave, Victoria, Kansas, with
Celebrant, Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at the
church.&nbsp;Inurnment with Military Honor Guard Rites by the Victoria&nbsp;V.F.W.
Post #1751 will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials payable to&nbsp;The
Sunflower Clydesdales&nbsp;in care of Cline’s-Keithley
Mortuary of Hays,&nbsp;1919
East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas. Condolences
can be emailed to&nbsp;clineschapels@gmail.com&nbsp;or
left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Jon F. Kisner

Zita
Mae Schamberger, 89, of Hoxie, KS passed away October 8, 2025, at the AmberMed-
Sheridan County LTCU. She was born March 9, 1936, near Vincent, KS to Theodore
J. and Rose Mary (Kippes) Munk. As a young child, her family moved to Sheridan
County, KS where she attended school, graduating from Sheridan County Community
High School in 1954.

Zita
married Clarence Schamberger on April 17, 1956, in Hoxie, KS. From this union
they raised five children: Dave, Leonard, Donald, Deb, and Sharon. She worked alongside
her husband on the farm until they retired. She was a gardener, maintaining
trees, vegetables, and yard, but her passion was growing flowers and sharing
starts with her children and friends. She was a great cook and loved to host
family dinners. She had the talent to put together a great meal with very
little notice when friends or family dropped in to visit&nbsp; &nbsp;Zita
loved having grandchildren come visit and made quilts and blankets for each one.
In later years, she traveled with her husband to many places and often spent
part of the winter in Arizona. 

Zita
is survived by her children:&nbsp; Dave (Lisa)
Schamberger, Hoxie, KS; Leonard (Charlene) Schamberger, Sedalia, CO; Donald
(Tamera) Schamberger, Hoxie, KS; Deb (Logan) Keith, Morland, KS; and Sharon
(Robert) Grisolia, Olathe, KS; 13 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also
survived by her brother, Paul Munk, Menlo, KS and sisters:&nbsp; Ruth (Bruce) Kratzer, Lakewood, WA, Pauline
Hoff, Dallas, TX, Rosie (Dennis) Hayes, Betty (Daniel) Racette, and Agnes
(Donald) Holzmeister all of Colby; brother- in- law Paul Schamberger, Hays, KS;
sisters- in- law,Mary Alice Munk, Hoxie, KS and Veronica Schamberger of Denver,
Co.

Zita
is predeceased by her parents, husband Clarence, brothers Melvin, Lawrence, and
Lester, and brothers- in- law, Donald Hoff, William Geerdes, Smoky Stover, Adolph
(Lorene) Schamberger, Mike (Mary)Schamberger, Felix (Viola) Schamberger, Alvin
(Ada) Schamberger, William (Rosemary) Schamberger, Daniel Schamberger and
sister- in- law Kathleen Schamberger.

Funeral
Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St.
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, KS. Visitation will take place on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, KS, from 2:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. A Vigil and Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m.

The
family suggests memorial contributions be made to AmberMed—Sheridan County
Hospital LTCU. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO
Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. 

&nbsp;This service will be live streamed.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760235890510.jpeg" alt="Zita Mae Schamberger" />
 <figcaption>Zita Mae Schamberger</figcaption>
 </figure>Zita
Mae Schamberger, 89, of Hoxie, KS passed away October 8, 2025, at the AmberMed-
Sheridan County LTCU. She was born March 9, 1936, near Vincent, KS to Theodore
J. and Rose Mary (Kippes) Munk. As a young child, her family moved to Sheridan
County, KS where she attended school, graduating from Sheridan County Community
High School in 1954.Zita
married Clarence Schamberger on April 17, 1956, in Hoxie, KS. From this union
they raised five children: Dave, Leonard, Donald, Deb, and Sharon. She worked alongside
her husband on the farm until they retired. She was a gardener, maintaining
trees, vegetables, and yard, but her passion was growing flowers and sharing
starts with her children and friends. She was a great cook and loved to host
family dinners. She had the talent to put together a great meal with very
little notice when friends or family dropped in to visit&nbsp; &nbsp;Zita
loved having grandchildren come visit and made quilts and blankets for each one.
In later years, she traveled with her husband to many places and often spent
part of the winter in Arizona. Zita
is survived by her children:&nbsp; Dave (Lisa)
Schamberger, Hoxie, KS; Leonard (Charlene) Schamberger, Sedalia, CO; Donald
(Tamera) Schamberger, Hoxie, KS; Deb (Logan) Keith, Morland, KS; and Sharon
(Robert) Grisolia, Olathe, KS; 13 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also
survived by her brother, Paul Munk, Menlo, KS and sisters:&nbsp; Ruth (Bruce) Kratzer, Lakewood, WA, Pauline
Hoff, Dallas, TX, Rosie (Dennis) Hayes, Betty (Daniel) Racette, and Agnes
(Donald) Holzmeister all of Colby; brother- in- law Paul Schamberger, Hays, KS;
sisters- in- law,Mary Alice Munk, Hoxie, KS and Veronica Schamberger of Denver,
Co.Zita
is predeceased by her parents, husband Clarence, brothers Melvin, Lawrence, and
Lester, and brothers- in- law, Donald Hoff, William Geerdes, Smoky Stover, Adolph
(Lorene) Schamberger, Mike (Mary)Schamberger, Felix (Viola) Schamberger, Alvin
(Ada) Schamberger, William (Rosemary) Schamberger, Daniel Schamberger and
sister- in- law Kathleen Schamberger.Funeral
Services will be held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St.
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, KS. Visitation will take place on
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Mickey Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, KS, from 2:00
p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with family present to receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to
7:00 p.m. A Vigil and Rosary will follow at 7:00 p.m.The
family suggests memorial contributions be made to AmberMed—Sheridan County
Hospital LTCU. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO
Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. &nbsp;This service will be live streamed.

Zita Mae Schamberger

Suzann Fern (Sidman) Maddy passed away peacefully on October 7,
2025 in her home in Greeley, Colorado surrounded by family members.

Suzann F Maddy was born May 4, 1934 at their farm home near
Oronoque, KS and was the daughter of Paul Sidman and Dorothea Faye
(Burd).&nbsp; She was raised on a farm 7 1/2 miles West and 1 mile south of
Norton, Kansas. Her siblings include Gene Sidman (deceased), Warren Sidman and
Eric Sidman.

Her father Paul, who loved music, instilled that love for music in
Susie as she learned to play the piano and clarinet. In 1951 she graduated from
Norton Community High School and in 1952 married James A. Maddy of Norton, KS
at a church in Selma, Alabama.&nbsp; They lived together while Jim served in
the air force at Craig Air Force Base near Selma. In 1954 Jim was discharged
from the Air Force and they moved back to the Maddy family farm with their
first son, Steve. The family grew quickly to 5 kids including Steve, David,
Cindy, Duane and Rod.

Susie was fun loving and a hard worker, as she helped with all the
family operations including farming, livestock and later their growing family
custom harvesting business. As their harvesting business grew, she would stay
home in the summer and take care of the farming and cow-calf operation while
handling all the family record keeping. She was also a great cook delivering
many homemade meals to their crew and family members working in the field.

Together with her family, she participated in 4-H, pheasant
hunting, taught piano lessons, all while keeping the family members on schedule
with their activities. Her interests included playing classical and ragtime
music on her Wurlitzer piano. She enjoyed traveling the world sometimes with
her best friend Marlene Wilmot and daughter Cindy.

In 2011, She moved to Greeley, Colorado and spent much of her time
traveling the southwest to Bluegrass Festivals with her two corgis, Charlie and
Phoebe. She would travel many times back and forth from Greeley to her Norton
home and visit her beloved friend Shirley Newell.

She is survived by sons: Steve, David and wife Patsy, Duane, Rod
and wife Tammy and daughter,&nbsp;Cindy
Abend; 9 grandchildren including: Kara Miller and husband Aaron, Lucas
Maddy, Katie Gualtieri and husband Charles, Christopher Maddy and fiancé
Savannah Smith, Marisa Maddy, Molly Thrailkill and husband Ryan, James Donahey
and wife Amelia, Kelly Donahey and husband Zebulon Zang, Ryan Maddy and wife
Angel, Kristen Fahrenbruch and husband Kiel and Cassandra Padia and husband
David Sanchez; great grandchildren: Olivia, Madeline, Jacob and Charlotte
(parents Kara and Aaron Miller),&nbsp; Hayden, Logan, Lincoln and Ledger
(parents Katie and Charles Gualtieri), Caroline and Colin (parents Kristen and
Kiel Fahrenbruch), Antonella and Beckham (parents Ryan and Angel Maddy), and
Caleb, (parents Cassandra Padia and David Sanchez). She is also survived by her
brothers: Warren Sidman and wife Iona, Stuttgart, KS and Eric Sidman and wife
Beverly, Norton, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760214937146.jpeg" alt="Suzann Fern (Sidman) Maddy" />
 <figcaption>Suzann Fern (Sidman) Maddy</figcaption>
 </figure>Suzann Fern (Sidman) Maddy passed away peacefully on October 7,
2025 in her home in Greeley, Colorado surrounded by family members.Suzann F Maddy was born May 4, 1934 at their farm home near
Oronoque, KS and was the daughter of Paul Sidman and Dorothea Faye
(Burd).&nbsp; She was raised on a farm 7 1/2 miles West and 1 mile south of
Norton, Kansas. Her siblings include Gene Sidman (deceased), Warren Sidman and
Eric Sidman.Her father Paul, who loved music, instilled that love for music in
Susie as she learned to play the piano and clarinet. In 1951 she graduated from
Norton Community High School and in 1952 married James A. Maddy of Norton, KS
at a church in Selma, Alabama.&nbsp; They lived together while Jim served in
the air force at Craig Air Force Base near Selma. In 1954 Jim was discharged
from the Air Force and they moved back to the Maddy family farm with their
first son, Steve. The family grew quickly to 5 kids including Steve, David,
Cindy, Duane and Rod.Susie was fun loving and a hard worker, as she helped with all the
family operations including farming, livestock and later their growing family
custom harvesting business. As their harvesting business grew, she would stay
home in the summer and take care of the farming and cow-calf operation while
handling all the family record keeping. She was also a great cook delivering
many homemade meals to their crew and family members working in the field.Together with her family, she participated in 4-H, pheasant
hunting, taught piano lessons, all while keeping the family members on schedule
with their activities. Her interests included playing classical and ragtime
music on her Wurlitzer piano. She enjoyed traveling the world sometimes with
her best friend Marlene Wilmot and daughter Cindy.In 2011, She moved to Greeley, Colorado and spent much of her time
traveling the southwest to Bluegrass Festivals with her two corgis, Charlie and
Phoebe. She would travel many times back and forth from Greeley to her Norton
home and visit her beloved friend Shirley Newell.She is survived by sons: Steve, David and wife Patsy, Duane, Rod
and wife Tammy and daughter,&nbsp;Cindy
Abend; 9 grandchildren including: Kara Miller and husband Aaron, Lucas
Maddy, Katie Gualtieri and husband Charles, Christopher Maddy and fiancé
Savannah Smith, Marisa Maddy, Molly Thrailkill and husband Ryan, James Donahey
and wife Amelia, Kelly Donahey and husband Zebulon Zang, Ryan Maddy and wife
Angel, Kristen Fahrenbruch and husband Kiel and Cassandra Padia and husband
David Sanchez; great grandchildren: Olivia, Madeline, Jacob and Charlotte
(parents Kara and Aaron Miller),&nbsp; Hayden, Logan, Lincoln and Ledger
(parents Katie and Charles Gualtieri), Caroline and Colin (parents Kristen and
Kiel Fahrenbruch), Antonella and Beckham (parents Ryan and Angel Maddy), and
Caleb, (parents Cassandra Padia and David Sanchez). She is also survived by her
brothers: Warren Sidman and wife Iona, Stuttgart, KS and Eric Sidman and wife
Beverly, Norton, Kansas.

Suzann Fern (Sidman) Maddy

Phyllis Jean Schniepp, age 92,
passed away October 9, 2025, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.
She was born on February 6, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Delbert and Esther
Dreasher. Upon her mother’s passing at the age of three, Phyllis and her sister
JoAnn were adopted and lovingly raised by her Uncle Warren and Aunt Grace in
Bazine, Kansas.

On June 3, 1951,
Phyllis married Glenn Schniepp. Together, they shared 69 wonderful years of
marriage and raised four sons on their family farm in Bazine. Together they
owned and operated two businesses - Schniepp Construction and Schniepp Grain
where Phyllis served as bookkeeper for both businesses. Phyllis and Glenn were
devoted members of the Bazine United Methodist Church, where they sang together
in the choir. They were also part of a Praise Team, offering music for many
services, celebrations, and funerals.

Phyllis was a
devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She found joy in preparing delicious
meals for her family, tending to her gardens, spending time with her
grandchildren, and caring for her beloved cats.

She is survived by
her four sons: Larry (Belinda) Schniepp of Shenandoah, Iowa; Terry (Colleen)
Schniepp and Marlin (Billie H.-Schniepp) Schniepp, both of Cottage Grove,
Minnesota; and Charles Schniepp of Bazine. She is also survived by her
brother-in-law, Robert Schniepp of Madison, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren.

Phyllis was preceded
in death by her husband, Glenn Schniepp; her parents, Delbert and Esther
Dreasher; and sister, JoAnn Rein and infant grandsons Travis and Dalton
Schniepp.

Funeral service will
be on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Ness City Methodist Church, Ness City,
KS, 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Ness City Cemetery. Viewing will be
held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family
present from 5-7 p.m. 

Memorial
contributions may be given to Christ Pilot Me Hill or Bazine Methodist Church.

Words of comfort and
support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760215094746.jpeg" alt="Phyllis Jean Schniepp" />
 <figcaption>Phyllis Jean Schniepp</figcaption>
 </figure>Phyllis Jean Schniepp, age 92,
passed away October 9, 2025, at Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas.
She was born on February 6, 1933, in Wichita, Kansas, to Delbert and Esther
Dreasher. Upon her mother’s passing at the age of three, Phyllis and her sister
JoAnn were adopted and lovingly raised by her Uncle Warren and Aunt Grace in
Bazine, Kansas.On June 3, 1951,
Phyllis married Glenn Schniepp. Together, they shared 69 wonderful years of
marriage and raised four sons on their family farm in Bazine. Together they
owned and operated two businesses - Schniepp Construction and Schniepp Grain
where Phyllis served as bookkeeper for both businesses. Phyllis and Glenn were
devoted members of the Bazine United Methodist Church, where they sang together
in the choir. They were also part of a Praise Team, offering music for many
services, celebrations, and funerals.Phyllis was a
devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She found joy in preparing delicious
meals for her family, tending to her gardens, spending time with her
grandchildren, and caring for her beloved cats.She is survived by
her four sons: Larry (Belinda) Schniepp of Shenandoah, Iowa; Terry (Colleen)
Schniepp and Marlin (Billie H.-Schniepp) Schniepp, both of Cottage Grove,
Minnesota; and Charles Schniepp of Bazine. She is also survived by her
brother-in-law, Robert Schniepp of Madison, Wisconsin; eight grandchildren and
several great-grandchildren.Phyllis was preceded
in death by her husband, Glenn Schniepp; her parents, Delbert and Esther
Dreasher; and sister, JoAnn Rein and infant grandsons Travis and Dalton
Schniepp.Funeral service will
be on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at the Ness City Methodist Church, Ness City,
KS, 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in the Ness City Cemetery. Viewing will be
held on Monday, October 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family
present from 5-7 p.m. Memorial
contributions may be given to Christ Pilot Me Hill or Bazine Methodist Church.Words of comfort and
support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Phyllis Jean Schniepp

Joel Mollohan, 70, Hays, died Friday, September 26, 2025 at
his home.

He was born April 8, 1955 in Colony, Kansas the son of
Robert V. and Joanna L. (Typer) Mollohan.&nbsp;
In 1973, Joel graduated from Hays High School, and following high school
he worked various jobs doing construction work, painting, and he was an
oilfield roughneck.&nbsp; Joel also worked at
Wolf Memorial Co., Waffle-Crete, and enjoyed gardening.

Survivors include his brother-in-law Roger Ross of Edmond,
OK, two nieces, Leah Ross and husband Andrew Fiore of Prescott, AZ and Lacey
Sudik and husband Cody of Yukon, OK, and two great nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father Robert Mollohan, his mother
Joanna Aubel, and his sister Sue Ross.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 20,
2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Brenda Rodger
officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive
friends from 9:30 am until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joel may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759952744346.jpg" alt="Joel Mollohan" />
 <figcaption>Joel Mollohan</figcaption>
 </figure>Joel Mollohan, 70, Hays, died Friday, September 26, 2025 at
his home.He was born April 8, 1955 in Colony, Kansas the son of
Robert V. and Joanna L. (Typer) Mollohan.&nbsp;
In 1973, Joel graduated from Hays High School, and following high school
he worked various jobs doing construction work, painting, and he was an
oilfield roughneck.&nbsp; Joel also worked at
Wolf Memorial Co., Waffle-Crete, and enjoyed gardening.Survivors include his brother-in-law Roger Ross of Edmond,
OK, two nieces, Leah Ross and husband Andrew Fiore of Prescott, AZ and Lacey
Sudik and husband Cody of Yukon, OK, and two great nieces.He was preceded in death by his father Robert Mollohan, his mother
Joanna Aubel, and his sister Sue Ross.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 20,
2025 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Brenda Rodger
officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive
friends from 9:30 am until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joel may be left
for his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Joel Mollohan

Alphonse B. “Ollie” Kuhn, age 92,
passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center,
Hays, Kansas.

He was born on February 3, 1933, on the family farm North of Victoria, Kansas,
to Anton M. and Mary (Hoffman) Kuhn.&nbsp; He married Nettie (Walters) on
September 8, 1962.

Ollie was a farmer all of his life and also was a pumper in the oil
fields for over 50 years.&nbsp; He attended school in Victoria, and enjoyed
fishing, cooking, playing cards, and was very active in the Knights of Columbus
and Saint Fidelis Parish.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He was a member of The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, the Victoria 3rd
Degree and 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus, served on the
Knights of Columbus Hays Area Degree team for
25 years, and was past president of &nbsp;Ellis County Farm Bureau.&nbsp; He
was Knight of the Year from 2000 -2001, and was District Knight of the Year in
2001, and again in 2016.&nbsp; 

Ollie is survived by his son, Toby Kuhn and companion, Aphesian King, Topeka,
Kansas;&nbsp;his
grandchildren, Cheyenne Todd, Omaha, NE; Taryn Jones and husband, Carter,
Lawrence, KS; and his former wife, Nettie Kuhn-Verdi, Hays, KS. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mary Kuhn; his
son, Timothy Kuhn; his
grandson, Tyler Kuhn; his four brothers, Edmund (Norine) Kuhn; Emil (Zita)
Kuhn; Ermin Kuhn; Alfred (Lucille) Kuhn; his seven sisters, Albina (Otto)
Dreiling; Regina Kuhn; Helen (Joe) Dinkel; Margaret Kuhn; Oliva (Ben) Windholz;
Henrietta Kuhn; Laurinda Schmeidler (Eugene); his three infant sisters, Albina;
Mary; and Henrietta.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 13,
2025, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Celebrant, Father
John Schmeidler.&nbsp; Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria,
Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary,
Victoria, Kansas and from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of Saint
Fidelis.

A Vigil Service will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, followed by a Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree and 4th Degree Rosary both at Cline’s-Keithley
Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.

In
Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of
Saint Fidelis Building Fund in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main
Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;
Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest
book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760043830078.jpeg" alt="Alphonse B. 'Ollie' Kuhn" />
 <figcaption>Alphonse B. 'Ollie' Kuhn</figcaption>
 </figure>Alphonse B. “Ollie” Kuhn, age 92,
passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Via Christi Village Care Center,
Hays, Kansas.He was born on February 3, 1933, on the family farm North of Victoria, Kansas,
to Anton M. and Mary (Hoffman) Kuhn.&nbsp; He married Nettie (Walters) on
September 8, 1962.Ollie was a farmer all of his life and also was a pumper in the oil
fields for over 50 years.&nbsp; He attended school in Victoria, and enjoyed
fishing, cooking, playing cards, and was very active in the Knights of Columbus
and Saint Fidelis Parish.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was a member of The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, the Victoria 3rd
Degree and 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus, served on the
Knights of Columbus Hays Area Degree team for
25 years, and was past president of &nbsp;Ellis County Farm Bureau.&nbsp; He
was Knight of the Year from 2000 -2001, and was District Knight of the Year in
2001, and again in 2016.&nbsp; Ollie is survived by his son, Toby Kuhn and companion, Aphesian King, Topeka,
Kansas;&nbsp;his
grandchildren, Cheyenne Todd, Omaha, NE; Taryn Jones and husband, Carter,
Lawrence, KS; and his former wife, Nettie Kuhn-Verdi, Hays, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mary Kuhn; his
son, Timothy Kuhn; his
grandson, Tyler Kuhn; his four brothers, Edmund (Norine) Kuhn; Emil (Zita)
Kuhn; Ermin Kuhn; Alfred (Lucille) Kuhn; his seven sisters, Albina (Otto)
Dreiling; Regina Kuhn; Helen (Joe) Dinkel; Margaret Kuhn; Oliva (Ben) Windholz;
Henrietta Kuhn; Laurinda Schmeidler (Eugene); his three infant sisters, Albina;
Mary; and Henrietta.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, October 13,
2025, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Celebrant, Father
John Schmeidler.&nbsp; Burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria,
Kansas.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary,
Victoria, Kansas and from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of Saint
Fidelis.A Vigil Service will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, followed by a Knights of Columbus
3rd Degree and 4th Degree Rosary both at Cline’s-Keithley
Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.In
Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of
Saint Fidelis Building Fund in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main
Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;
Condolences can be emailed to <a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a> or left by guest
book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Alphonse B. 'Ollie' Kuhn

Leo Kenneth 'Ken' Herman, 94, Hays, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his home.

He was born
April 3, 1931 in Spearville, the son of Leo Carl and Helen Edna (Laudick)
Herman.&nbsp; Ken graduated from Spearville
High School in 1949.&nbsp; Ken served in the
U.S Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War, and was stationed in Guam for
two years, transported troops for two years, and made 24 trips to Japan, Korea,
and Guam.&nbsp; He attended Dodge City Junior
College and graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson.&nbsp; While studying at Salt City he met Shirley
Dufield and they were united in marriage on September 13, 1957 in Spearville.&nbsp; They celebrated 68 years of marriage.&nbsp; 

Ken began
working as a bookkeeper for Dick B. Evans in Great Bend and in 1959, he and
Shirley moved to Hays as Ken started a long career with Farmers Co-op, now
Midland Marketing Co-op, where he was their bookkeeper, office manager, and
manager, retiring in 1993.&nbsp; From
1983-1992, Ken was elected to serve as the director of Farmland Industries, and
he also served on the Commerce Bank Board of Directors.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325,
and the Hays VFW Post #9076.

Ken enjoyed
visiting with his friends, helping around the house, and traveling all around
the world.&nbsp; He loved his family and was
continually strengthening his faith in God through daily Bible readings.

Survivors
include his wife Shirley of Hays, his son Keith Herman of Fort Worth, TX, two
daughters, Linda Coyle of Arlington, TX and Debbie Keohan and husband Tom of
Parker, Colorado, one brother, David Herman of Wichita, two sisters, Mary Lou
Scheve of Kinsley and Janice Askew of Dodge City, four grandchildren, Lauren
Coyle, Madison Coyle, Andrew Keohan, and Grant Keohan, a great grandson,
Beckham, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was
preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Lori Ann Herman, two sisters
Polly Nightingale and Cleo Mae Stegman, and four brothers-in-law, Dick
Nightingale, Gene Stegman, Lawrence Scheve, and Dwayne Askew.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at
10:00 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church with Fr. Fred Gatschet officiating. &nbsp;Burial with military honors by
the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am
until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;A
vigil service will be at 6:00 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, both
on Tuesday at the funeral home. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Heritage Foundation, or
to the Wounded Warrior Project. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Ken may be
left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760038517179.jpeg" alt="Leo Kenneth 'Ken' Herman" />
 <figcaption>Leo Kenneth 'Ken' Herman</figcaption>
 </figure>Leo Kenneth 'Ken' Herman, 94, Hays, died Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at his home.He was born
April 3, 1931 in Spearville, the son of Leo Carl and Helen Edna (Laudick)
Herman.&nbsp; Ken graduated from Spearville
High School in 1949.&nbsp; Ken served in the
U.S Navy from 1950-1954 during the Korean War, and was stationed in Guam for
two years, transported troops for two years, and made 24 trips to Japan, Korea,
and Guam.&nbsp; He attended Dodge City Junior
College and graduated from Salt City Business College in Hutchinson.&nbsp; While studying at Salt City he met Shirley
Dufield and they were united in marriage on September 13, 1957 in Spearville.&nbsp; They celebrated 68 years of marriage.&nbsp; Ken began
working as a bookkeeper for Dick B. Evans in Great Bend and in 1959, he and
Shirley moved to Hays as Ken started a long career with Farmers Co-op, now
Midland Marketing Co-op, where he was their bookkeeper, office manager, and
manager, retiring in 1993.&nbsp; From
1983-1992, Ken was elected to serve as the director of Farmland Industries, and
he also served on the Commerce Bank Board of Directors.&nbsp; He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church, the St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #1325,
and the Hays VFW Post #9076.Ken enjoyed
visiting with his friends, helping around the house, and traveling all around
the world.&nbsp; He loved his family and was
continually strengthening his faith in God through daily Bible readings.Survivors
include his wife Shirley of Hays, his son Keith Herman of Fort Worth, TX, two
daughters, Linda Coyle of Arlington, TX and Debbie Keohan and husband Tom of
Parker, Colorado, one brother, David Herman of Wichita, two sisters, Mary Lou
Scheve of Kinsley and Janice Askew of Dodge City, four grandchildren, Lauren
Coyle, Madison Coyle, Andrew Keohan, and Grant Keohan, a great grandson,
Beckham, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was
preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Lori Ann Herman, two sisters
Polly Nightingale and Cleo Mae Stegman, and four brothers-in-law, Dick
Nightingale, Gene Stegman, Lawrence Scheve, and Dwayne Askew.Mass of Christian Burial will be at
10:00 am on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
Church with Fr. Fred Gatschet officiating. &nbsp;Burial with military honors by
the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.
&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am
until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. &nbsp;A
vigil service will be at 6:00 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary, both
on Tuesday at the funeral home. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are
suggested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, the Heritage Foundation, or
to the Wounded Warrior Project. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Ken may be
left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Leo Kenneth 'Ken' Herman

Edward 'Ed' Shiltz,
69, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on August 25, 2025, at Trego County–Lemke
Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1956, in North Platte, NE, to
William “Bill” and Ruth (Hamar) Shiltz, and graduated with the Class of 1974
from Trego Community High School.

Ed worked in the
automotive repair business while living in Salina, KS; Hays, KS; and Apache
Junction, AZ. When he returned to WaKeeney, he discovered his calling in
working with at-risk youth. At the time of his passing, he was employed as a
personal care assistant through Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas
(DSNWK).

He enjoyed family
gatherings, watching sports, fishing, and driving through the countryside in
his pickup or on his motorcycle. He especially treasured his fishing trips with
his daughter, Ellsa. A faithful member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous for 42 years, he sponsored and guided many individuals on their
journey to sobriety.

Survivors include his
mother, Ruth Shiltz, and his daughter, Ellsa, both of WaKeeney; his sister,
Linda (Larry) of West Des Moines, IA; his brother, Dave (Tess) of Hays, KS; and
his nieces, Emilee (Dave) and their children Payton, Camden, and Sophia of Ankeny,
IA, and Mikayla (Brian) and their children Colby and Cohen of Lenexa, KS. He
was preceded in death by his father, Bill Shiltz; paternal grandparents, George
and Hatie Shiltz; maternal grandparents, Orrin and Vera Hamar; and several
aunts, uncles, cousins, and second cousins.

Visitation will be
held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N.
12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. 

A memorial service
will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, with interment
afterward at WaKeeney City Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions
may be made to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) and sent in
care of Schmitt Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be
shared at <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760016686561.jpeg" alt="Edward 'Ed' Shiltz" />
 <figcaption>Edward 'Ed' Shiltz</figcaption>
 </figure>Edward 'Ed' Shiltz,
69, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on August 25, 2025, at Trego County–Lemke
Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 23, 1956, in North Platte, NE, to
William “Bill” and Ruth (Hamar) Shiltz, and graduated with the Class of 1974
from Trego Community High School.Ed worked in the
automotive repair business while living in Salina, KS; Hays, KS; and Apache
Junction, AZ. When he returned to WaKeeney, he discovered his calling in
working with at-risk youth. At the time of his passing, he was employed as a
personal care assistant through Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas
(DSNWK).He enjoyed family
gatherings, watching sports, fishing, and driving through the countryside in
his pickup or on his motorcycle. He especially treasured his fishing trips with
his daughter, Ellsa. A faithful member of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics
Anonymous for 42 years, he sponsored and guided many individuals on their
journey to sobriety.Survivors include his
mother, Ruth Shiltz, and his daughter, Ellsa, both of WaKeeney; his sister,
Linda (Larry) of West Des Moines, IA; his brother, Dave (Tess) of Hays, KS; and
his nieces, Emilee (Dave) and their children Payton, Camden, and Sophia of Ankeny,
IA, and Mikayla (Brian) and their children Colby and Cohen of Lenexa, KS. He
was preceded in death by his father, Bill Shiltz; paternal grandparents, George
and Hatie Shiltz; maternal grandparents, Orrin and Vera Hamar; and several
aunts, uncles, cousins, and second cousins.Visitation will be
held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N.
12th St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. A memorial service
will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, with interment
afterward at WaKeeney City Cemetery. Memorial contributions
may be made to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK) and sent in
care of Schmitt Funeral Home. Condolences may be
shared at <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Edward 'Ed' Shiltz

David 'Dave' Eugene Hafliger, 77, has gone fishing in the
great beyond. He passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born in
Hays, KS, on April 6, 1948, to Calvin and Willa “Ruth” (Gordon) Hafliger. On
August 9, 1970, he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Wynn at the Ogallah
Christian Church. Together they cherished 49 years of marriage and raised four
children before her passing in 2020.

Growing up in a stone house south of WaKeeney, KS, he worked
hard on the family farm. Much of his spare time was spent fishing at the nearby
pond or Big Creek River with cousins and friends, where his lifelong love of
hunting and fishing began. In his teen years, Saturday nights often meant
roller skating at the local rink—where he eventually met his beloved Linda Sue.

A graduate of Trego Community High School in 1966, he spent
summers working on a farm in Kingman, KS, before being drafted into the U.S.
Army at age 19. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was awarded several
medals, taking special pride in his Marksman (M-14) and Sharpshooter (M-16)
designations. Though he rarely spoke of his time in service, it gave him a
quiet toughness and grit. He later served at Fort Riley, KS, and Fort Polk,
Louisiana, completing his three-year term before enlisting in the U.S. Army
Reserves. His honorable discharge came on March 1, 1974.

Throughout his life he held many jobs to provide for his
family, including driving a milk truck and a fuel truck, welding, roughnecking
in the oil fields, and assisting veterinarians at local sale barns. His
greatest joy, however, came from his role as “Grandpa Dave” or “Old Grandpa.”
He adored his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending their
activities whenever possible despite recent health challenges. Each new
grandchild received a fishing pole at birth, a tradition that reflected both
his humor and his love. Known for his straight talk and his signature 'Dave
Style' of poking fun, his way of teasing was always his way of saying, “I love
you.”

Survivors include two sons, Jonathan (Teressa) and Jeffrey
(Michelle); two daughters, Jayme (Charles) Ghumm and Jessica (Tracy) Buchholz;
12 grandchildren: Ethan (Whitney), David (Taylor), Kaitlyn (James), Madison
(William), Aliyah, Aspen, Jacy, Abigail, Emily (Hunter), Bryn (Jaycee), Tyrel,
and Jordyn (David); and 18 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two
sisters, Sandy (Dave) Schneider and Linda (Verlin) Weber.

Preceding him in death were his wife, Linda; an infant
great-grandson, Garret James Richmeier; his parents, Calvin and Ruth Hafliger;
an infant brother, Larry Hafliger; his in-laws, Carroll and Deryl Wynn; a
brother-in-law, Joseph Braun Jr.; a nephew, Wayne Braun; and a niece, Diane
Henderson.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11,
2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Ogallah Christian Church, 305 Centre St., Ogallah, KS
67656. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the David Hafliger Memorial Fund and sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th
St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. 

To share memories or leave condolences, please
visit <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1758912713760.jpeg" alt="David 'Dave' Eugene Hafliger" />
 <figcaption>David 'Dave' Eugene Hafliger</figcaption>
 </figure>David 'Dave' Eugene Hafliger, 77, has gone fishing in the
great beyond. He passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. He was born in
Hays, KS, on April 6, 1948, to Calvin and Willa “Ruth” (Gordon) Hafliger. On
August 9, 1970, he was united in marriage to Linda Sue Wynn at the Ogallah
Christian Church. Together they cherished 49 years of marriage and raised four
children before her passing in 2020.Growing up in a stone house south of WaKeeney, KS, he worked
hard on the family farm. Much of his spare time was spent fishing at the nearby
pond or Big Creek River with cousins and friends, where his lifelong love of
hunting and fishing began. In his teen years, Saturday nights often meant
roller skating at the local rink—where he eventually met his beloved Linda Sue.A graduate of Trego Community High School in 1966, he spent
summers working on a farm in Kingman, KS, before being drafted into the U.S.
Army at age 19. He served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 and was awarded several
medals, taking special pride in his Marksman (M-14) and Sharpshooter (M-16)
designations. Though he rarely spoke of his time in service, it gave him a
quiet toughness and grit. He later served at Fort Riley, KS, and Fort Polk,
Louisiana, completing his three-year term before enlisting in the U.S. Army
Reserves. His honorable discharge came on March 1, 1974.Throughout his life he held many jobs to provide for his
family, including driving a milk truck and a fuel truck, welding, roughnecking
in the oil fields, and assisting veterinarians at local sale barns. His
greatest joy, however, came from his role as “Grandpa Dave” or “Old Grandpa.”
He adored his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, attending their
activities whenever possible despite recent health challenges. Each new
grandchild received a fishing pole at birth, a tradition that reflected both
his humor and his love. Known for his straight talk and his signature 'Dave
Style' of poking fun, his way of teasing was always his way of saying, “I love
you.”Survivors include two sons, Jonathan (Teressa) and Jeffrey
(Michelle); two daughters, Jayme (Charles) Ghumm and Jessica (Tracy) Buchholz;
12 grandchildren: Ethan (Whitney), David (Taylor), Kaitlyn (James), Madison
(William), Aliyah, Aspen, Jacy, Abigail, Emily (Hunter), Bryn (Jaycee), Tyrel,
and Jordyn (David); and 18 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two
sisters, Sandy (Dave) Schneider and Linda (Verlin) Weber.Preceding him in death were his wife, Linda; an infant
great-grandson, Garret James Richmeier; his parents, Calvin and Ruth Hafliger;
an infant brother, Larry Hafliger; his in-laws, Carroll and Deryl Wynn; a
brother-in-law, Joseph Braun Jr.; a nephew, Wayne Braun; and a niece, Diane
Henderson.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 11,
2025, at 10:30 a.m. at Ogallah Christian Church, 305 Centre St., Ogallah, KS
67656. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
the David Hafliger Memorial Fund and sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th
St., WaKeeney, KS 67672. To share memories or leave condolences, please
visit <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>

David 'Dave' Eugene Hafliger

Christine
Elaine Butler, age 73, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed
away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri.

 She was
born on June 25, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, to Elmer and Marguerite 'Bunny' (Hoffman) Hildenbrand.
She was a graduate of Wichita Heights High School in 1970 and Fort Hays State
University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree, Chris’s life was defined by
her love for family, community, and the joy she found in connecting with
others. On December 29, 1973, she married Ralph “Buddy” Butler in Wichita,
Kansas, beginning a partnership filled with love, laughter, and adventure.


Chris worked as a learning disabilities teacher in Victoria, Kansas, for 18
years, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. She was also
instrumental in helping to run the family business, Professional Rental
Management. Outside of her professional life, Chris’s passions included sewing,
quilting, crafting, cooking, and golfing, hobbies that reflected her creative
spirit. She especially loved traveling, with Mexico being a frequent
destination where she and Buddy enjoyed many cherished vacations.


Above all, Chris’s true joy came from being a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Her family was her heart and soul. She will be remembered for her vibrant
personality, warmth, and the way she effortlessly brought people together. Her
sense of humor, her caring nature, and her unwavering devotion to her loved
ones made her a beloved figure in every community she was a part of.


Chris is survived by her loving husband, Buddy, of Sun Lakes, Arizona; sons,
Michael Butler of Hays, Brian Butler and wife Samantha and their children, Lily
and Ian, all of Hays; a brother-in-law, Frank Butler and wife Grace of Sun
Lakes, Arizona; nephews Bill Butler (Claire) of Frisco, Colorado, Bob Butler
(Christy) of Richardson, Texas, and niece Becky Barton (Mike) of Madison, Ohio;
grandchildren Trenton Hendrix (Sneads Ferry, NC), Lacey Elkins of San Diego,
and Jackson Elkins of Hays.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Marguerite “Bunny”
Hildenbrand. 

A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 11,
2025, with a memorial visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until service time, at
Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS
67601.

Following the services a celebration gathering will take place at Smoky Hill
Country Club, 3303 Hall Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the FHSU
Foundation, where a scholarship will be established in Chris’s honor.
Please share your memories of Chris on her tribute page at [<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>](<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1760013987281.jpeg" alt="Christine Elaine Butler" />
 <figcaption>Christine Elaine Butler</figcaption>
 </figure>Christine
Elaine Butler, age 73, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed
away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was
born on June 25, 1952, in Wichita, Kansas, to Elmer and Marguerite 'Bunny' (Hoffman) Hildenbrand.
She was a graduate of Wichita Heights High School in 1970 and Fort Hays State
University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree, Chris’s life was defined by
her love for family, community, and the joy she found in connecting with
others. On December 29, 1973, she married Ralph “Buddy” Butler in Wichita,
Kansas, beginning a partnership filled with love, laughter, and adventure.
Chris worked as a learning disabilities teacher in Victoria, Kansas, for 18
years, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless students. She was also
instrumental in helping to run the family business, Professional Rental
Management. Outside of her professional life, Chris’s passions included sewing,
quilting, crafting, cooking, and golfing, hobbies that reflected her creative
spirit. She especially loved traveling, with Mexico being a frequent
destination where she and Buddy enjoyed many cherished vacations.
Above all, Chris’s true joy came from being a wife, mother, and grandmother.
Her family was her heart and soul. She will be remembered for her vibrant
personality, warmth, and the way she effortlessly brought people together. Her
sense of humor, her caring nature, and her unwavering devotion to her loved
ones made her a beloved figure in every community she was a part of.
Chris is survived by her loving husband, Buddy, of Sun Lakes, Arizona; sons,
Michael Butler of Hays, Brian Butler and wife Samantha and their children, Lily
and Ian, all of Hays; a brother-in-law, Frank Butler and wife Grace of Sun
Lakes, Arizona; nephews Bill Butler (Claire) of Frisco, Colorado, Bob Butler
(Christy) of Richardson, Texas, and niece Becky Barton (Mike) of Madison, Ohio;
grandchildren Trenton Hendrix (Sneads Ferry, NC), Lacey Elkins of San Diego,
and Jackson Elkins of Hays.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Marguerite “Bunny”
Hildenbrand. A celebration of Chris’s life will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 11,
2025, with a memorial visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until service time, at
Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS
67601.
Following the services a celebration gathering will take place at Smoky Hill
Country Club, 3303 Hall Street.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the FHSU
Foundation, where a scholarship will be established in Chris’s honor.
Please share your memories of Chris on her tribute page at [<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>](<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Christine Elaine Butler

Earl R. Blauer Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather,
passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Kansas City, KS, at the age of
88.

Born on September 2, 1937, in Cocoa Beach, FL, Earl was the
son of Earl R. Blauer Sr. and Veda Blauer. He dedicated his life to the pursuit
of music education, beginning his career as a teacher in Palco, KS. Earl spent
35 years as a Band Director at Hays, USD 489, where he influenced and inspired
countless students with his passion for music. Upon his retirement from
teaching, he was presented with a plaque from his students that he cherished.
Upon it was inscribed “Mr. Blauer plays the music we like to play and that
makes music fun.”

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Earl
enjoyed playing the trumpet and singing with the Eddie Basgall Band for many
years, sharing his love for jazz and live music. He also loved performing with
the Hays City Big Band and the Hays Summer Community Band. His adventurous
spirit led him to earn his Private Pilot License. He enjoyed family travel to
air shows across the country—times that he cherished deeply with his wife and
children.

Earl was a member of several organizations, including the
Kansas Music Educators Association, the National Association of Jazz Educators,
and the Civil Air Patrol.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl R. Blauer Sr.
and Veda Blauer; his brother, Gary Blauer; and his parents-in-law, Frank and
Ada Harmon; and nephew, Paul Blauer.

Earl leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his
memory: his devoted wife, RoAnn Blauer; his daughter, Christina (Steve)
Ziegler; his son, David (Haley) Blauer; his sister, Kay (Gary) Hanson; his brother
and sister-in-law, Roger and Judy Harmon; sister-in-law Judy Blauer, and his
adored grandchildren, Kate and Andrew Ziegler, and Ryland Blauer. Earl is also
survived by six nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.

A private family service will be held to honor Earl's life
and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made
in memoriam to Grace United Methodist Church – Olathe, KS or the Fort Hays
State University Foundation for support of FHSU Bands. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1757368603462.jpg" alt="Earl R. Blauer Jr." />
 <figcaption>Earl R. Blauer Jr.</figcaption>
 </figure>Earl R. Blauer Jr., beloved husband, father, and grandfather,
passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, in Kansas City, KS, at the age of
88.Born on September 2, 1937, in Cocoa Beach, FL, Earl was the
son of Earl R. Blauer Sr. and Veda Blauer. He dedicated his life to the pursuit
of music education, beginning his career as a teacher in Palco, KS. Earl spent
35 years as a Band Director at Hays, USD 489, where he influenced and inspired
countless students with his passion for music. Upon his retirement from
teaching, he was presented with a plaque from his students that he cherished.
Upon it was inscribed “Mr. Blauer plays the music we like to play and that
makes music fun.”In addition to his professional accomplishments, Earl
enjoyed playing the trumpet and singing with the Eddie Basgall Band for many
years, sharing his love for jazz and live music. He also loved performing with
the Hays City Big Band and the Hays Summer Community Band. His adventurous
spirit led him to earn his Private Pilot License. He enjoyed family travel to
air shows across the country—times that he cherished deeply with his wife and
children.Earl was a member of several organizations, including the
Kansas Music Educators Association, the National Association of Jazz Educators,
and the Civil Air Patrol.He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl R. Blauer Sr.
and Veda Blauer; his brother, Gary Blauer; and his parents-in-law, Frank and
Ada Harmon; and nephew, Paul Blauer.Earl leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his
memory: his devoted wife, RoAnn Blauer; his daughter, Christina (Steve)
Ziegler; his son, David (Haley) Blauer; his sister, Kay (Gary) Hanson; his brother
and sister-in-law, Roger and Judy Harmon; sister-in-law Judy Blauer, and his
adored grandchildren, Kate and Andrew Ziegler, and Ryland Blauer. Earl is also
survived by six nieces and nephews, who will miss him dearly.A private family service will be held to honor Earl's life
and legacy. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made
in memoriam to Grace United Methodist Church – Olathe, KS or the Fort Hays
State University Foundation for support of FHSU Bands.

Earl R. Blauer Jr.

Susan Elaine (Stull) Zordel departed this world
peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Rhode Island Suites surrounded by family
after a short battle with cancer.

Susan was born June 21, 1946, to Ronald A &amp; Thais N
(Ramsey) Stull in Ransom Kansas.&nbsp; She had
one older brother, Ronald N Stull. She spent much of her life in Ransom
attending school there. She married August R Zordel on May 26, 1964. To this
union four children were born.

She spent 14 years living on a ranch south of Quinter,
Kansas before moving back to Ransom in August of 1979. 

She spent some time cooking at the cafe in Ransom, then
as the head of housekeeping at Grissel Memorial Hospital. Most of her life she spent as a homemaker &amp; mother.

She leaves to mourn her four children: Elaine (Kenny)
Flax of Gove, KS, Nolan (Jill) Zordel of La Crosse, KS, Anita Jo (Kevin
Schaffer) Shepard of Bison, KS, and David (Albert Manrique) Zordel of Independence,
MO. Ten grandchildren: Nicole (Michael) Petersen of Kensington, KS, Holly
(Matthew) Marcotte of Copperas Cove, TX, Chenoa Zordel of Scott City, KS,
Carmen (Steven) Banks of Mankato, KS, Dalton Janousek of Dodge City, KS, Thomas
(August) Shepard of Scranton, KS, Addie Shepard of Ellis, KS, Josie Shepard of
Hays, KS, and Quinton Shepard of Manhattan, KS, as well as twelve great
grandchildren and two great-great grandsons. She is also survived by her
brother in-law Albert (Louise) Zordel of Ransom, KS, sister in-law Dollie Jean
Shoupe of Missoula, MT, cousin Gayle Garrelts of Hays, KS and a host of family
&amp; friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband August,
her parents, her brother and two great grandsons.

Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Monday,
November 10, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at the Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Ransom Go Getters senior center
or Northwest Kansas Talking Books.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759765078086.jpeg" alt="Susan Elaine (Stull) Zordel" />
 <figcaption>Susan Elaine (Stull) Zordel</figcaption>
 </figure>Susan Elaine (Stull) Zordel departed this world
peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Rhode Island Suites surrounded by family
after a short battle with cancer.Susan was born June 21, 1946, to Ronald A &amp; Thais N
(Ramsey) Stull in Ransom Kansas.&nbsp; She had
one older brother, Ronald N Stull. She spent much of her life in Ransom
attending school there. She married August R Zordel on May 26, 1964. To this
union four children were born.She spent 14 years living on a ranch south of Quinter,
Kansas before moving back to Ransom in August of 1979. She spent some time cooking at the cafe in Ransom, then
as the head of housekeeping at Grissel Memorial Hospital. Most of her life she spent as a homemaker &amp; mother.She leaves to mourn her four children: Elaine (Kenny)
Flax of Gove, KS, Nolan (Jill) Zordel of La Crosse, KS, Anita Jo (Kevin
Schaffer) Shepard of Bison, KS, and David (Albert Manrique) Zordel of Independence,
MO. Ten grandchildren: Nicole (Michael) Petersen of Kensington, KS, Holly
(Matthew) Marcotte of Copperas Cove, TX, Chenoa Zordel of Scott City, KS,
Carmen (Steven) Banks of Mankato, KS, Dalton Janousek of Dodge City, KS, Thomas
(August) Shepard of Scranton, KS, Addie Shepard of Ellis, KS, Josie Shepard of
Hays, KS, and Quinton Shepard of Manhattan, KS, as well as twelve great
grandchildren and two great-great grandsons. She is also survived by her
brother in-law Albert (Louise) Zordel of Ransom, KS, sister in-law Dollie Jean
Shoupe of Missoula, MT, cousin Gayle Garrelts of Hays, KS and a host of family
&amp; friends.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband August,
her parents, her brother and two great grandsons.Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Monday,
November 10, 2025, 10:30 a.m. at the Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas.Memorials may be given to Ransom Go Getters senior center
or Northwest Kansas Talking Books.

Susan Elaine (Stull) Zordel

Meri Cathlene 'Cathy' McClain, 76,
of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Wesley Medical
Center in Wichita, Kansas.

Cathy was born on April 19, 1949,
in Borger, Texas, the daughter of Bill and Frankie (Gooch) McClain.&nbsp; She grew up in the Borger and Texas panhandle
area and attended local schools.&nbsp; She
moved to Russell, Kansas in 1978 and was united in marriage to Dwane Leroy
McClain on October 12, 1999, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.&nbsp; From this union they raised 5 children Jesse,
Billy, Gary, David and Mary.&nbsp; For many
years she worked as a bank teller at Sunflower Bank and later she worked for
Sunset Apartments for several years.&nbsp; She
was a longtime member of Otterbein Church and attended the First Congregational
Church both of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She also
was a member of Sam Club RV Association and the Veta Mu Chapter of Veta Sigma
Phi in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed
participating in Pioneer Days, yard work, flower planting, RV camping and being
involved in RV camping groups.&nbsp; She was a
very active member in the community and family, and friends will always
remember her bright smile, caring nature and warm heart.

Surviving family include her
brother Lee Gooch (Sonya) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister Amy Heaton (Michael) of
Russell, Kansas; stepsons Gary McClain (Diana) of Overland Park, Kansas and
David McClain (Lorraine) of Abilene, Kansas; 3 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren.&nbsp; 

She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Dwane on July 09, 2015, sons Jesse and Billy Smith,
stepbrother James Gooch and stepsister Patricia Parrett, stepdaughter Mary
McClain

Cremation was selected by the
family. &nbsp;A memorial service to celebrate
Cathy’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the First
Congregational Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;
A graveside service will be at 2 P.M. on Tuesday afternoon at the Grand
Center Cemetery north of Waldo, Kansas.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Monday, October 13, 2025,
with family greeting guests from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening at the
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759844572781.jpeg" alt="Cover" />
 <figcaption>Cover</figcaption>
 </figure>Meri Cathlene 'Cathy' McClain, 76,
of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, September 26, 2025, at the Wesley Medical
Center in Wichita, Kansas.Cathy was born on April 19, 1949,
in Borger, Texas, the daughter of Bill and Frankie (Gooch) McClain.&nbsp; She grew up in the Borger and Texas panhandle
area and attended local schools.&nbsp; She
moved to Russell, Kansas in 1978 and was united in marriage to Dwane Leroy
McClain on October 12, 1999, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.&nbsp; From this union they raised 5 children Jesse,
Billy, Gary, David and Mary.&nbsp; For many
years she worked as a bank teller at Sunflower Bank and later she worked for
Sunset Apartments for several years.&nbsp; She
was a longtime member of Otterbein Church and attended the First Congregational
Church both of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She also
was a member of Sam Club RV Association and the Veta Mu Chapter of Veta Sigma
Phi in Russell.&nbsp; She enjoyed
participating in Pioneer Days, yard work, flower planting, RV camping and being
involved in RV camping groups.&nbsp; She was a
very active member in the community and family, and friends will always
remember her bright smile, caring nature and warm heart.Surviving family include her
brother Lee Gooch (Sonya) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; sister Amy Heaton (Michael) of
Russell, Kansas; stepsons Gary McClain (Diana) of Overland Park, Kansas and
David McClain (Lorraine) of Abilene, Kansas; 3 grandchildren and 8 great
grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Dwane on July 09, 2015, sons Jesse and Billy Smith,
stepbrother James Gooch and stepsister Patricia Parrett, stepdaughter Mary
McClainCremation was selected by the
family. &nbsp;A memorial service to celebrate
Cathy’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the First
Congregational Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;
A graveside service will be at 2 P.M. on Tuesday afternoon at the Grand
Center Cemetery north of Waldo, Kansas.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Monday, October 13, 2025,
with family greeting guests from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening at the
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Meri Cathlene 'Cathy' McClain

Clair Joseph Rogers, age 76, of Liebenthal, Kansas passed
away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays. He was
born October 26, 1948 in Hays, Kansas to Clair Joseph and Norma Lea (Scott)
Rogers. On December 19, 1970 he married Alberta June Groff in Plainville,
Kansas.



Clair had worked as a vending truck driver before starting a career in the oil
fields primarily working as a roustabout. He last worked at Rains &amp;
Williams Oil Company of Wichita. He enjoyed fishing, playing scratch lottery
tickets, bingo and playing cards. He enjoyed watching old Western movies and tv
shows. His greatest joy however was his family and being grandpa to his
grandchildren.



Clair is survived by his wife Alberta of Liebenthal, a son, John Dale Rogers
(Anne) of Plainville, KS; daughters, Julia Dee Klein (Jeff) of Dodge City, KS
and Tina Louise Putz of Stockton, KS; a sister, Carol Mongeau (Martin) of
Stockton, KS; grandchildren, Dakota Rogers (Morgan) and children, Jaxxon,
Ashton, and Sylus; Cheyenne Rogers (Adam), Taylor Rogers, Riley Rogers; Kylie
Putz, Kelsie Putz (Kody) and son, Thomas; Lexi Springer, Kaylee Springer, Cami
Springer; Sierra Wilson (Daniel) and children, Braxton, Zaylee and Braven,
Jordan Wilson and Alesha Rogers.



He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Daniel Rogers and his parents, Clair
and Norma Rogers.


Memorial contributions are suggested to donor's choice.

Memories may be shared on Clair’s tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>
Arrangements are pending with Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's
Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759784259062.jpeg" alt="Clair Joseph Rogers" />
 <figcaption>Clair Joseph Rogers</figcaption>
 </figure>Clair Joseph Rogers, age 76, of Liebenthal, Kansas passed
away Sunday, September 28, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays. He was
born October 26, 1948 in Hays, Kansas to Clair Joseph and Norma Lea (Scott)
Rogers. On December 19, 1970 he married Alberta June Groff in Plainville,
Kansas.

Clair had worked as a vending truck driver before starting a career in the oil
fields primarily working as a roustabout. He last worked at Rains &amp;
Williams Oil Company of Wichita. He enjoyed fishing, playing scratch lottery
tickets, bingo and playing cards. He enjoyed watching old Western movies and tv
shows. His greatest joy however was his family and being grandpa to his
grandchildren.

Clair is survived by his wife Alberta of Liebenthal, a son, John Dale Rogers
(Anne) of Plainville, KS; daughters, Julia Dee Klein (Jeff) of Dodge City, KS
and Tina Louise Putz of Stockton, KS; a sister, Carol Mongeau (Martin) of
Stockton, KS; grandchildren, Dakota Rogers (Morgan) and children, Jaxxon,
Ashton, and Sylus; Cheyenne Rogers (Adam), Taylor Rogers, Riley Rogers; Kylie
Putz, Kelsie Putz (Kody) and son, Thomas; Lexi Springer, Kaylee Springer, Cami
Springer; Sierra Wilson (Daniel) and children, Braxton, Zaylee and Braven,
Jordan Wilson and Alesha Rogers.

He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Daniel Rogers and his parents, Clair
and Norma Rogers.

Memorial contributions are suggested to donor's choice.

Memories may be shared on Clair’s tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>
Arrangements are pending with Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's
Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Clair Joseph Rogers

Beverly Louise McNeal was the 6th of 9 children born to Maurine (Hawkins) McNeal and Dennis McNeal.  Born July 6, 1951, she was raised on the family farm in Osborne county Kansas near Covert. She attended her first year of school (1st grade) in the two room school house in Covert. The following year the family changed schools to attend in Paradise as Covert did not have a high school. She graduated in 1969 from USD 399, Paradise, Kansas.

 She joined three other siblings at Kansas State University the following year, a favorite story being that when these four went to enroll, her brother, Albert, would say “McNeal A,B,C,D” (Albert, Beverly, Charles, Deanna). She graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education in 1973.

 Her life led her down many paths. Work experiences included: Palo Alto Preschools, Affirmative Action for the state of Nebraska, Human Resources and Sales for Pitney Bowes Corporation, seminar leader for Fred Pryor Seminars, Business Development for Synergy BIS, Oak Tree Solutions and JANUS Associates, head of Strategy &amp; Development for Simon Computing developing software for the Department of Homeland Security. On 9/11 she was in the Department of Agriculture building when the Pentagon was attacked. 

In 1985 she received the “Woman of the Year “Award from the Omaha American Business Women’s Association and an “Honorary Commission”  in the Nebraska National Guard with the rank of Colonel.

 She actively participated in Al-anon for many years, wrote children’s stories and poetry, hosted annual soup suppers in her community, made Christmas loaves of bread for neighbors, and was active in politics, marching to support her beliefs, most recently in the No Kings Day. She had a great love for her family and was the proud Aunt to 100 plus nieces/nephews, great &amp; great great nieces/nephews. The family especially remembers her  talented flute playing and baton twirling. She had a great love of music and art, and loved to dance.

 She considered herself a  traveler having lived in Mesa, Az, Selma, Al, Texas, England, Omaha,  Kansas City,  Boston, Connecticut, and Alexandria.

 She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She will be missed by her 4 sisters and 3 brothers, many nieces and nephews, her Virginia community and her very special alanon family.

 She died in the home she loved in Alexandria, Va. on September 28, 2025.

 Her service will be held at St. Martin de Porres Olivet Campus on October 11, 2025 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boys Town of Omaha or a charity of your choosing

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759612169892.jpeg" alt="Beverly Louise McNeal" />
 <figcaption>Beverly Louise McNeal</figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly Louise McNeal was the 6th of 9 children born to Maurine (Hawkins) McNeal and Dennis McNeal. Born July 6, 1951, she was raised on the family farm in Osborne county Kansas near Covert. She attended her first year of school (1st grade) in the two room school house in Covert. The following year the family changed schools to attend in Paradise as Covert did not have a high school. She graduated in 1969 from USD 399, Paradise, Kansas. She joined three other siblings at Kansas State University the following year, a favorite story being that when these four went to enroll, her brother, Albert, would say “McNeal A,B,C,D” (Albert, Beverly, Charles, Deanna). She graduated with a BS degree in Elementary Education in 1973. Her life led her down many paths. Work experiences included: Palo Alto Preschools, Affirmative Action for the state of Nebraska, Human Resources and Sales for Pitney Bowes Corporation, seminar leader for Fred Pryor Seminars, Business Development for Synergy BIS, Oak Tree Solutions and JANUS Associates, head of Strategy &amp; Development for Simon Computing developing software for the Department of Homeland Security. On 9/11 she was in the Department of Agriculture building when the Pentagon was attacked. In 1985 she received the “Woman of the Year “Award from the Omaha American Business Women’s Association and an “Honorary Commission” in the Nebraska National Guard with the rank of Colonel. She actively participated in Al-anon for many years, wrote children’s stories and poetry, hosted annual soup suppers in her community, made Christmas loaves of bread for neighbors, and was active in politics, marching to support her beliefs, most recently in the No Kings Day. She had a great love for her family and was the proud Aunt to 100 plus nieces/nephews, great &amp; great great nieces/nephews. The family especially remembers her talented flute playing and baton twirling. She had a great love of music and art, and loved to dance. She considered herself a traveler having lived in Mesa, Az, Selma, Al, Texas, England, Omaha, Kansas City, Boston, Connecticut, and Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother. She will be missed by her 4 sisters and 3 brothers, many nieces and nephews, her Virginia community and her very special alanon family. She died in the home she loved in Alexandria, Va. on September 28, 2025. Her service will be held at St. Martin de Porres Olivet Campus on October 11, 2025 at 10:30 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Boys Town of Omaha or a charity of your choosing

Beverly Louise McNeal

Lawrence
D. 'Butch' Fetterolf, age 74, of Plainville, Kansas passed away
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.



Arrangements are pending and will be announced when scheduled along with
inurnment taking place in the Stockton City Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Plainville Memorial Library
or the Stockton Public Library in memory of Butch's love of history. Memorials
made payable to the organization may be sent to Keithley Funeral Homes and
Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Please share memories on Butch's tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759499006580.jpeg" alt="Lawrence D. 'Butch' Fetterolf" />
 <figcaption>Lawrence D. 'Butch' Fetterolf</figcaption>
 </figure>Lawrence
D. 'Butch' Fetterolf, age 74, of Plainville, Kansas passed away
Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced when scheduled along with
inurnment taking place in the Stockton City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Plainville Memorial Library
or the Stockton Public Library in memory of Butch's love of history. Memorials
made payable to the organization may be sent to Keithley Funeral Homes and
Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Please share memories on Butch's tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Lawrence D. 'Butch' Fetterolf

Anna Alvena (Brown) West, went to Heaven on September 28, 2025, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Anna had resided at Via Christi Village, Hays, KS for the last 8 years. Anna was born on 07/10,1931 in Natoma KS. Anna’s mother passed away after the birth of Anna. Anna was primarily raised by Minnie and William Moorhead, who were her aunt and uncle. Anna was surrounded by her loving Father, sisters and brother. Anna graduated from Natoma High School. She attended one year of college at Salina Wesleyan. Anna returned home to Natoma and helped her father H.B. Brown at the family owned Natoma – Luray Independent. Anna also had a calling to help the elderly in Natoma KS.

 Anna was introduced to Clarence K. West in the summer of 1951 and married in November of that year in Natoma, KS. Anna and Clarence moved to Los Angeles California where they attended a Missions school to become missionaries to Mexico. After graduating from the Missions school, they moved to Colby KS and started a family. Orrin Burton West was born in 1954, and Lottie Elizabeth West was born in 1955. 

Anna and family continued to reside in Colby. Besides raising her children, helping Clarence and running her house Anna loved to play the piano, study the Bible and share God’s love with all the people that she met. After the children were raised, Anna started to work with Clarence as his assistant doing custodial work at the Grade school in Colby. After Clarence retired from the school, he and Anna began working at the Senior Center in Colby. It was at the Senior Center Anna and Clarence made many close relationships with the staff and members of the Center. Anna did help Clarene with his custodial duties, but she also assisted in making reservations for meals and rides to the Center. Anna and Clarence worked at the Center for over 15 years. They were honored by the Center as King and Queen in 1998. Anna was also Mrs. Claus for several years during the Christmas open house. 

Anna and Clarence enjoyed traveling to see their family and friends. They enjoyed hosting all of their friends at the Village Inn. Since Clarence’s passing in 2001, Anna has resided in Hays with her daughter and family. In 2015, Anna came to reside at Via Christi Village. While there Anna developed many, many friends with staff and residents. She loved to spell everyone’s name and any other word that sounded interesting to her. She loved to sing Home on the Range, and Christmas tunes. She was very loved and affectionately called Anna Banana by many of the staff.

 Anna attended New Life Center, Assembly of God for many years until she moved to Via Christi. She always would tell others that she loved them and would blow them kisses. Most importantly, Anna loved Jesus and would always find ways to tell everyone she met, about the love of Jesus and that we all need to love one another. She would always tell people around her that she loved them. Anna has always felt loved and supported by her family. She is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. 

Survivors include, Orrin West (Terri), Fargo North Dakota, Lottie Elizabeth (West) Porsi (Steve) of Hays, KS. Grandchildren Luke &amp; Kris Porsi of Soldotna, Alaska, Hollie (Porsi) McLaughlin (Omar) Olathe KS. Ben, Fargo N.D. Wendell and Anne of Minnesota. Great grandchildren, Izzy, Shiloh, C.K., Anna Joy, Shepard and Axel. 

She was preceded in death by her parents. Her brother Robert Brown, Sisters, Roberta Griffing and Della Crawford. 

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Via Christi Village Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow in the Natoma City Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the New Life Center, Assembly of God in Hays. 

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Memories may be shared on Anna's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/10/1759374201618.jpeg" alt="Anna Alvena (Brown) West" />
 <figcaption>Anna Alvena (Brown) West</figcaption>
 </figure>Anna Alvena (Brown) West, went to Heaven on September 28, 2025, to spend eternity with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Anna had resided at Via Christi Village, Hays, KS for the last 8 years. Anna was born on 07/10,1931 in Natoma KS. Anna’s mother passed away after the birth of Anna. Anna was primarily raised by Minnie and William Moorhead, who were her aunt and uncle. Anna was surrounded by her loving Father, sisters and brother. Anna graduated from Natoma High School. She attended one year of college at Salina Wesleyan. Anna returned home to Natoma and helped her father H.B. Brown at the family owned Natoma – Luray Independent. Anna also had a calling to help the elderly in Natoma KS. Anna was introduced to Clarence K. West in the summer of 1951 and married in November of that year in Natoma, KS. Anna and Clarence moved to Los Angeles California where they attended a Missions school to become missionaries to Mexico. After graduating from the Missions school, they moved to Colby KS and started a family. Orrin Burton West was born in 1954, and Lottie Elizabeth West was born in 1955. Anna and family continued to reside in Colby. Besides raising her children, helping Clarence and running her house Anna loved to play the piano, study the Bible and share God’s love with all the people that she met. After the children were raised, Anna started to work with Clarence as his assistant doing custodial work at the Grade school in Colby. After Clarence retired from the school, he and Anna began working at the Senior Center in Colby. It was at the Senior Center Anna and Clarence made many close relationships with the staff and members of the Center. Anna did help Clarene with his custodial duties, but she also assisted in making reservations for meals and rides to the Center. Anna and Clarence worked at the Center for over 15 years. They were honored by the Center as King and Queen in 1998. Anna was also Mrs. Claus for several years during the Christmas open house. Anna and Clarence enjoyed traveling to see their family and friends. They enjoyed hosting all of their friends at the Village Inn. Since Clarence’s passing in 2001, Anna has resided in Hays with her daughter and family. In 2015, Anna came to reside at Via Christi Village. While there Anna developed many, many friends with staff and residents. She loved to spell everyone’s name and any other word that sounded interesting to her. She loved to sing Home on the Range, and Christmas tunes. She was very loved and affectionately called Anna Banana by many of the staff. Anna attended New Life Center, Assembly of God for many years until she moved to Via Christi. She always would tell others that she loved them and would blow them kisses. Most importantly, Anna loved Jesus and would always find ways to tell everyone she met, about the love of Jesus and that we all need to love one another. She would always tell people around her that she loved them. Anna has always felt loved and supported by her family. She is now in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Survivors include, Orrin West (Terri), Fargo North Dakota, Lottie Elizabeth (West) Porsi (Steve) of Hays, KS. Grandchildren Luke &amp; Kris Porsi of Soldotna, Alaska, Hollie (Porsi) McLaughlin (Omar) Olathe KS. Ben, Fargo N.D. Wendell and Anne of Minnesota. Great grandchildren, Izzy, Shiloh, C.K., Anna Joy, Shepard and Axel. She was preceded in death by her parents. Her brother Robert Brown, Sisters, Roberta Griffing and Della Crawford. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Via Christi Village Chapel. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow in the Natoma City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the New Life Center, Assembly of God in Hays. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Memories may be shared on Anna's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Anna Alvena (Brown) West

Zane Thomas Wickham, age 34 of Hays, Kansas died September 28,
2025, in Hays. He was born March 17, 1991, in Pratt, Kansas to Robert J. and
Linda Baalman Wickham.

Zane grew up in Hays and was a 2009 graduate of Hays High School
where he excelled in many sports, including wrestling, baseball, and football.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Zane was never one to stay
still, whether on his side by side, or his motorcycle, he was always on the go.

He worked in the oil field as a pumper for TransPac Oil and
enjoyed the morning solitude and beautiful sunrises that Kansas is famous for
each and every workday.

His son and daughter brought him immense joy, and he loved
spending time with them and supporting them in all their activities.

Zane is survived by his children: Laytyn and Layney; his parents:
Robert J. and Linda Wickham, all of Hays; sister: Carissa (Dexter) Pfeifer and
their children: Nora and Navy of Olathe, KS. Aunts and Uncles: Carrie (Jeff)
Sutton of Buhler, KS, Connie (Gerold) Linenberger, Mike (Gail) Wickham, all of
Hays, KS, Kathy (Dave) Harb of FL, Dennis Baalman of Monument, KS, Rick (Joyce)
Baalman of Grinnell, KS, Roger Baalman of Hays, and VC McPhail of Cimmaron, KS.
He is also survived by his grandfather: Robert E. Wickham of Hays. His extended
family includes several nieces, nephews, and cousins that will miss him dearly.

He is preceded by his grandparents: Rosemary Wickham, Richard
Ballman, and Luetta Baalman, and his aunts: Sharon McPhail and Susan Baalman.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM at
Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays,
Kansas 67601. Memorial visitation will be from 1:30 PM until service time at
the Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will follow the services in St. Michael the
Archangel Catholic Cemetery - Hays.

In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to benefit Zane's
children's education - please make checks payable to Robert and Linda Wickham,
in care of the Funeral Chapel.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759260035821.jpeg" alt="Zane Wickham" />
 <figcaption>Zane Wickham</figcaption>
 </figure>Zane Thomas Wickham, age 34 of Hays, Kansas died September 28,
2025, in Hays. He was born March 17, 1991, in Pratt, Kansas to Robert J. and
Linda Baalman Wickham.Zane grew up in Hays and was a 2009 graduate of Hays High School
where he excelled in many sports, including wrestling, baseball, and football.
An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Zane was never one to stay
still, whether on his side by side, or his motorcycle, he was always on the go.He worked in the oil field as a pumper for TransPac Oil and
enjoyed the morning solitude and beautiful sunrises that Kansas is famous for
each and every workday.His son and daughter brought him immense joy, and he loved
spending time with them and supporting them in all their activities.Zane is survived by his children: Laytyn and Layney; his parents:
Robert J. and Linda Wickham, all of Hays; sister: Carissa (Dexter) Pfeifer and
their children: Nora and Navy of Olathe, KS. Aunts and Uncles: Carrie (Jeff)
Sutton of Buhler, KS, Connie (Gerold) Linenberger, Mike (Gail) Wickham, all of
Hays, KS, Kathy (Dave) Harb of FL, Dennis Baalman of Monument, KS, Rick (Joyce)
Baalman of Grinnell, KS, Roger Baalman of Hays, and VC McPhail of Cimmaron, KS.
He is also survived by his grandfather: Robert E. Wickham of Hays. His extended
family includes several nieces, nephews, and cousins that will miss him dearly.He is preceded by his grandparents: Rosemary Wickham, Richard
Ballman, and Luetta Baalman, and his aunts: Sharon McPhail and Susan Baalman.Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM at
Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays,
Kansas 67601. Memorial visitation will be from 1:30 PM until service time at
the Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will follow the services in St. Michael the
Archangel Catholic Cemetery - Hays.In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to benefit Zane's
children's education - please make checks payable to Robert and Linda Wickham,
in care of the Funeral Chapel.

Zane Wickham

Andrew J. 'Andy' Kuhn Jr.,&nbsp;age
73, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the
University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.

Andy was born on September 19, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, to Andrew and Clara Irene
(Hammerschmidt) Kuhn.&nbsp; On August 11, 1973, he married Wanda Dinkel of
Victoria, Kansas, and together they shared 52 wonderful years.

He grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and attended Thomas More Prep High School in
Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1971.&nbsp; He then graduated from North Central
Kansas Vo-Tech in Beloit, Kansas.

Throughout his career, Andy worked at King of the Road in Russell, Kansas,
Enersys and Heartland Building Center in Hays, Kansas, retiring in 2017.&nbsp;
He dedicated much of his life to serving his community, including leadership on
the St. Fidelis Parish Council in Victoria, Kansas, and helping with funeral
committee meals.&nbsp; He was also a proud member of the Victoria 3rd&nbsp;Degree
Knights of Columbus, and served as Grand Knight, a member of the 4th&nbsp;Degree
Assembly, and a volunteer at the Community Assistance Center in Hays.

During retirement, Andy and Wanda moved to Aurora, Colorado, to be closer to
their grandchildren.&nbsp; He treasured every moment spent taking them to
school and their activities, and he enjoyed walking his 'grand-dogs.'

Andy is survived by his wife, Wanda Kuhn; his daughter, Kristi Kuhn and
husband, Enrique Alvarez, Denver, Colorado; his grandchildren Ian and Nora
Alvarez, Denver, Colorado; his siblings, Norbert Kuhn, Hays, Kansas; Norman
Kuhn and wife, Kathy, Victoria, Kansas; Agneta Kuhn and Josita Dreiling, both
of Ellis, Kansas; and numerous nephews, nieces, and in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Clara Kuhn; his sister,
Lucille Kuhn; and sister-in-law, Rita Kuhn.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas, with Celebrants, Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap. and Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap. Burial will follow at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.

A Vigil Service will be at 6:00 P.M. Friday, followed by a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 P.M. Friday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of Saint Fidelis or the Community Assistance Center of Hays, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences can be emailed to clineschapels@gmail.com or left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759250071289.jpeg" alt="Andrew Joseph 'Andy' Kuhn" />
 <figcaption>Andrew Joseph 'Andy' Kuhn</figcaption>
 </figure>Andrew J. 'Andy' Kuhn Jr.,&nbsp;age
73, of Aurora, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the
University of Colorado Hospital in Aurora, Colorado.Andy was born on September 19, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, to Andrew and Clara Irene
(Hammerschmidt) Kuhn.&nbsp; On August 11, 1973, he married Wanda Dinkel of
Victoria, Kansas, and together they shared 52 wonderful years.He grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and attended Thomas More Prep High School in
Hays, Kansas, graduating in 1971.&nbsp; He then graduated from North Central
Kansas Vo-Tech in Beloit, Kansas.Throughout his career, Andy worked at King of the Road in Russell, Kansas,
Enersys and Heartland Building Center in Hays, Kansas, retiring in 2017.&nbsp;
He dedicated much of his life to serving his community, including leadership on
the St. Fidelis Parish Council in Victoria, Kansas, and helping with funeral
committee meals.&nbsp; He was also a proud member of the Victoria 3rd&nbsp;Degree
Knights of Columbus, and served as Grand Knight, a member of the 4th&nbsp;Degree
Assembly, and a volunteer at the Community Assistance Center in Hays.During retirement, Andy and Wanda moved to Aurora, Colorado, to be closer to
their grandchildren.&nbsp; He treasured every moment spent taking them to
school and their activities, and he enjoyed walking his 'grand-dogs.'Andy is survived by his wife, Wanda Kuhn; his daughter, Kristi Kuhn and
husband, Enrique Alvarez, Denver, Colorado; his grandchildren Ian and Nora
Alvarez, Denver, Colorado; his siblings, Norbert Kuhn, Hays, Kansas; Norman
Kuhn and wife, Kathy, Victoria, Kansas; Agneta Kuhn and Josita Dreiling, both
of Ellis, Kansas; and numerous nephews, nieces, and in-laws.He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Clara Kuhn; his sister,
Lucille Kuhn; and sister-in-law, Rita Kuhn.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Basilica of Saint Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, Kansas, with Celebrants, Father Curtis Carlson O.F.M. Cap. and Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap. Burial will follow at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.Visitation will be held from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of Saint Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.A Vigil Service will be at 6:00 P.M. Friday, followed by a 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 P.M. Friday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.In Lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials made payable to: The Basilica of Saint Fidelis or the Community Assistance Center of Hays, in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be emailed to clineschapels@gmail.com or left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Andrew Joseph 'Andy' Kuhn

Scott William Heimann, 32, Hays, died Sunday, September 28,
2025 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

He was born August 24, 1993 in Shawnee, the son of William
H. and Teresa M. (Becker) Heimann.&nbsp; He
was a graduate of TMP-Marian High School with the class of 2012 and attended the
University of Kansas.&nbsp; Scott was a
Sergeant with the Hays Police Department and served as a member of the Special
Situation Response Team, High-Tech Crime Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children
Task Force and the Honor Guard.&nbsp; He was
also a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and an Eagle
Scout.&nbsp; On June 18, 2016, he was united
in marriage to Elizabeth Patricia “Beth” at St. Joseph Church.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was
very organized and constantly striving to do his best, especially as a husband
to Beth and a father to Victoria and Patrick.&nbsp;
He loved family bike rides, helping Beth around the house, and being a
dad.

Survivors include his wife Beth of Hays, his children
Victoria Sue and Patrick Jude Heimann of Hays, his parents Bill and Teresa
Heimann of Hays, two brothers Joseph Heimann and wife Megan and Jeffrey Heimann
and wife Brooklyn, all of Sheldon, Iowa, two sisters Natalie Brei and husband
Logan of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Bridget Heimann and fiancé Nolan Foust of
Wichita, his grandmother Mary Becker of Huron, his mother-in-law and
father-in-law Pamela and Travis Grizzell of Hays, sister-in-law Rebecca Dickson
and husband Justin of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and his nieces and nephews Leah,
Chloe, Cora, Elsie, Caleb, Eli, Landry, and Jasper. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his brother Andrew Heimann and
his grandparents Henry and Cecilia Heimann and Paul Becker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Friday,
October 3, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum with Fr. Fred Gatschet
officiating.&nbsp; Burial with honors will
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; A vigil
service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for Scott’s
children’s education with checks payable to F.O.P. Lodge 48.&nbsp; Funeral arrangements are in the care of Hays
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Scott may be
shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/9/1759233631144.jpeg" alt="Scott William Hiemann" />
 <figcaption>Scott William Hiemann</figcaption>
 </figure>Scott William Heimann, 32, Hays, died Sunday, September 28,
2025 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.He was born August 24, 1993 in Shawnee, the son of William
H. and Teresa M. (Becker) Heimann.&nbsp; He
was a graduate of TMP-Marian High School with the class of 2012 and attended the
University of Kansas.&nbsp; Scott was a
Sergeant with the Hays Police Department and served as a member of the Special
Situation Response Team, High-Tech Crime Unit, Internet Crimes Against Children
Task Force and the Honor Guard.&nbsp; He was
also a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and an Eagle
Scout.&nbsp; On June 18, 2016, he was united
in marriage to Elizabeth Patricia “Beth” at St. Joseph Church.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was
very organized and constantly striving to do his best, especially as a husband
to Beth and a father to Victoria and Patrick.&nbsp;
He loved family bike rides, helping Beth around the house, and being a
dad.Survivors include his wife Beth of Hays, his children
Victoria Sue and Patrick Jude Heimann of Hays, his parents Bill and Teresa
Heimann of Hays, two brothers Joseph Heimann and wife Megan and Jeffrey Heimann
and wife Brooklyn, all of Sheldon, Iowa, two sisters Natalie Brei and husband
Logan of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Bridget Heimann and fiancé Nolan Foust of
Wichita, his grandmother Mary Becker of Huron, his mother-in-law and
father-in-law Pamela and Travis Grizzell of Hays, sister-in-law Rebecca Dickson
and husband Justin of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and his nieces and nephews Leah,
Chloe, Cora, Elsie, Caleb, Eli, Landry, and Jasper. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his brother Andrew Heimann and
his grandparents Henry and Cecilia Heimann and Paul Becker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Friday,
October 3, 2025 at Gross Memorial Coliseum with Fr. Fred Gatschet
officiating.&nbsp; Burial with honors will
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at Immaculate
Heart of Mary Catholic Church.&nbsp; A vigil
service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for Scott’s
children’s education with checks payable to F.O.P. Lodge 48.&nbsp; Funeral arrangements are in the care of Hays
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences and memories of Scott may be
shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

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