John M. 
Walmsley, 68, Minneapolis, died suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 
near Traer.&nbsp; John was born August 22, 1951 in Salina to Walter and Lois 
(Johnson) Walmsley.

He was a 
1969 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he taught diesel mechanic 
classes at Salina Vo-Tech for two years.&nbsp; John was the owner and 
operator or Walmsley Trucking for over 30 years.&nbsp;

Survivors
 are his children, Jason (Amanda) Walmsley, Jennifer (Garet) 
Fitzpatrick, Kathy (Shelby Atwell) Walmsley, Tarin (Dave) Hauck, and 
Misha Walmsley; fiancé, Lucy Boucher; brother, Tom (Marla) Walmsley; 
sister, Kathy (John) Eck; and eleven grandchildren.

Visitation
 will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23 at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:30 
A.M., Friday, January 24 at Antioch Baptist Church, Ada.&nbsp; The family 
kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials may be made to the Ada
 Community Building and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral 
Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

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 </figure>John M. 
Walmsley, 68, Minneapolis, died suddenly on Monday, January 20, 2020 
near Traer.&nbsp; John was born August 22, 1951 in Salina to Walter and Lois 
(Johnson) Walmsley.He was a 
1969 graduate of Minneapolis High School and he taught diesel mechanic 
classes at Salina Vo-Tech for two years.&nbsp; John was the owner and 
operator or Walmsley Trucking for over 30 years.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors
 are his children, Jason (Amanda) Walmsley, Jennifer (Garet) 
Fitzpatrick, Kathy (Shelby Atwell) Walmsley, Tarin (Dave) Hauck, and 
Misha Walmsley; fiancé, Lucy Boucher; brother, Tom (Marla) Walmsley; 
sister, Kathy (John) Eck; and eleven grandchildren.Visitation
 will be from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Thursday, January 23 at Wilson 
Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.&nbsp; Memorial services will be at 10:30 
A.M., Friday, January 24 at Antioch Baptist Church, Ada.&nbsp; The family 
kindly requests no flowers and ask that memorials may be made to the Ada
 Community Building and may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral 
Home, 405 Argyle Ave., Minneapolis, KS 67467.

John M. Walmsley

J. Paul Hillery, age 92, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 25, 1927 in Russell Springs, Kansas, the son of William H. And Ruby F. Martindale Hillery.&nbsp; Paul was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas and a farmer.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas and a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict with the rank of Tech 4th Grade.

On March 26, 1950 he married Pauline Rishel in Wichita County, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away April 2, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; On September 2, 2000 he married Addie Mae Strickler Collins in Abernathy,Texas.&nbsp; She passed away on May 1, 2015 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his Two Sons - Gregory Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, Larry Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Marcia &amp; Craig Matthies of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Lee Hillery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Four Grandchildren - Toby &amp; Jacki Matthies of Vacaville, California, Blakely &amp; Crystal Hillery of Fort Worth, Texas, Brittany Hillery of Hays, Kansas, Bretton Hillery of Denver, Colorado and Three Great Grandchildren - Jaslyn Hillery, Cooper Matthies and Harper Matthies.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Wives, One Grandson - Lucas Matthies, Two Brothers - Mark Hillery, Howard Hillery and Two Sisters - Wilma Norsworthy and Vivian Chambers.

Funeralservices will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m at the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Arlen Ankle presiding.&nbsp;

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

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Church Of The Nazarene in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>J. Paul Hillery, age 92, passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on July 25, 1927 in Russell Springs, Kansas, the son of William H. And Ruby F. Martindale Hillery.&nbsp; Paul was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas and a farmer.He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas and a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict with the rank of Tech 4th Grade.On March 26, 1950 he married Pauline Rishel in Wichita County, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away April 2, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; On September 2, 2000 he married Addie Mae Strickler Collins in Abernathy,Texas.&nbsp; She passed away on May 1, 2015 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his Two Sons - Gregory Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, Larry Hillery of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Marcia &amp; Craig Matthies of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Lee Hillery of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Four Grandchildren - Toby &amp; Jacki Matthies of Vacaville, California, Blakely &amp; Crystal Hillery of Fort Worth, Texas, Brittany Hillery of Hays, Kansas, Bretton Hillery of Denver, Colorado and Three Great Grandchildren - Jaslyn Hillery, Cooper Matthies and Harper Matthies.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Wives, One Grandson - Lucas Matthies, Two Brothers - Mark Hillery, Howard Hillery and Two Sisters - Wilma Norsworthy and Vivian Chambers.Funeralservices will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 10:30 a.m at the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Arlen Ankle presiding.&nbsp;Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Church Of The Nazarene in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

J. Paul Hillery

Surrounded by her loving family, Helon Deanne Burnett (aka 
Deanne/Dede, 75, passed from this world onto the next, January 19, 
2020.

A resident of Larned, Kansas, Deanne was born to community 
pillars, Helon and Brooks LaGree of Altus, Oklahoma.&nbsp; As part of an 
active family, Deanne could be found riding horses and camping under the
 stars with the Altus Round Up Club.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also regarded for her 
artistic talent, honing her creative chops in the Glee Club, Drama Club 
and attending music summer camps in New York and Arkansas.

Deanne attended The University of Kansas, majoring in Music Therapy, a
 cutting-edge field at the time.&nbsp; After earning her Bachelor Degree at 
KU, she moved to Larned and began working as a Music Therapist at The 
Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; She married well-regarded Larned attorney, Don 
Burnett and began a legacy of devoting her life to her husband, four 
children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; She earned a reputation of being an 
avid golfer and Kansas Rookie Player of the Year in Duplicate Bridge.&nbsp; 
With her love of learning and keen intuition, Deanne took on the 
challenge of obtaining her CLVS license, lending her expertise behind 
the lens to the legal profession state-wide.

Deanne was admired for jumping into projects with both feet with her 
straight-forward manner and interest in serving others.&nbsp; Whether she was
 co-founding a junior golf program, walking/mentoring elementary school 
students or serving on the Board of the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum, 
she could always be counted on to listen and lend assistance to others 
in the community and in her own back yard.

Deanne is survived by sister: Suzanne (Bob) Kopitke, Dallas, Texas; 
brother: Brooks (Barbara) LaGree, Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister: Jane 
LaGree, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother: Jim (Barbara) LaGree, Edmond, 
Oklahoma; daughter: Georgia Martin, Dallas, Texas; son: Lowrey (Nikki) 
Burnett, Denver, Colorado; son: Brooks (Teresa) Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; son: Jim (Lacie) Burnett, Hurricane, Utah; five grandchildren: 
Luke, Holt and Elle Martin, Dallas, Texas; Kennedy Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; Tristiana Moss, Hurricane, Utah.

A Memorial Service celebrating Deanne’s life will be Saturday, 
January 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main Street in 
Larned, Kansas, with Reverend Jack Singer presiding, &nbsp;followed by a 
graveside service and reception with family and friends. Visitation 9:00
 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Beckwith Mortuary, the casket 
will remain closed.

With Deanne’s love of education, memorials in lieu of flowers may be 
given to The Santa Fe Trail Center Museum in Larned, Kansas or Museum of
 the Western Prairie in Altus, Oklahoma. To send memorials in memory of 
Helon Deanne LaGree Burnett, mail c/0 Beckwith Mortuary. P.O. Box 477, 
to Larned, KS 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579643576310.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Surrounded by her loving family, Helon Deanne Burnett (aka 
Deanne/Dede, 75, passed from this world onto the next, January 19, 
2020.A resident of Larned, Kansas, Deanne was born to community 
pillars, Helon and Brooks LaGree of Altus, Oklahoma.&nbsp; As part of an 
active family, Deanne could be found riding horses and camping under the
 stars with the Altus Round Up Club.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was also regarded for her 
artistic talent, honing her creative chops in the Glee Club, Drama Club 
and attending music summer camps in New York and Arkansas.Deanne attended The University of Kansas, majoring in Music Therapy, a
 cutting-edge field at the time.&nbsp; After earning her Bachelor Degree at 
KU, she moved to Larned and began working as a Music Therapist at The 
Larned State Hospital.&nbsp; She married well-regarded Larned attorney, Don 
Burnett and began a legacy of devoting her life to her husband, four 
children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; She earned a reputation of being an 
avid golfer and Kansas Rookie Player of the Year in Duplicate Bridge.&nbsp; 
With her love of learning and keen intuition, Deanne took on the 
challenge of obtaining her CLVS license, lending her expertise behind 
the lens to the legal profession state-wide.Deanne was admired for jumping into projects with both feet with her 
straight-forward manner and interest in serving others.&nbsp; Whether she was
 co-founding a junior golf program, walking/mentoring elementary school 
students or serving on the Board of the Santa Fe Trail Center Museum, 
she could always be counted on to listen and lend assistance to others 
in the community and in her own back yard.Deanne is survived by sister: Suzanne (Bob) Kopitke, Dallas, Texas; 
brother: Brooks (Barbara) LaGree, Albuquerque, New Mexico; sister: Jane 
LaGree, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; brother: Jim (Barbara) LaGree, Edmond, 
Oklahoma; daughter: Georgia Martin, Dallas, Texas; son: Lowrey (Nikki) 
Burnett, Denver, Colorado; son: Brooks (Teresa) Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; son: Jim (Lacie) Burnett, Hurricane, Utah; five grandchildren: 
Luke, Holt and Elle Martin, Dallas, Texas; Kennedy Burnett, Manhattan, 
Kansas; Tristiana Moss, Hurricane, Utah.A Memorial Service celebrating Deanne’s life will be Saturday, 
January 25th, 11:00 a.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, 916 Main Street in 
Larned, Kansas, with Reverend Jack Singer presiding, &nbsp;followed by a 
graveside service and reception with family and friends. Visitation 9:00
 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 24 at Beckwith Mortuary, the casket 
will remain closed.With Deanne’s love of education, memorials in lieu of flowers may be 
given to The Santa Fe Trail Center Museum in Larned, Kansas or Museum of
 the Western Prairie in Altus, Oklahoma. To send memorials in memory of 
Helon Deanne LaGree Burnett, mail c/0 Beckwith Mortuary. P.O. Box 477, 
to Larned, KS 67550.

Helon Deanne Burnett

Laura J. Ostrom, 72, Hays, died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at HaysMed.

She was born October 19, 1947 in Hays 
the daughter of Oliver J. and Mary (Bright) Weber.&nbsp; She graduated from 
TMP-Marian High School and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
received her degree in Computer Data Programming from NCK-Tech.&nbsp; On 
November 17, 1979 she was united in marriage to Stephen F. Ostrom in 
Hays.&nbsp; She was a switchboard operator for St. Anthony Hospital, a 
receptionist for Dr. Hagler in Hays, a bookkeeper at John Hessian Nissan
 in Hays, worked in medical records at St. John’s of Hays, and worked in
 the kitchen at Hays Good Samaritan.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church, the Eagles Lodge, and the VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
playing Bingo, gambling trips to Topeka, growing lilies, peonies, and 
hostas, playing cards, and traveling.

Survivors include her husband; Stephen,
 of the home in Hays, two sons; James Ostrom and Keith Ostrom and wife 
Jessica, all of Hays, a daughter; Theresia Ostrom and her partner Thomas
 Adams III of Spavinaw, OK, a brother; Oliver “Butch” Weber, Jr. and 
wife Phyllis of Summerfield, FL, a sister; Theresia Weber-Stevens and 
husband Paul of Lawrence, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on 
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Family
 will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the VFW Auxiliary or to Autism Speaks.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Laura may be shared with the family at www. haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Laura J. Ostrom, 72, Hays, died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at HaysMed.She was born October 19, 1947 in Hays 
the daughter of Oliver J. and Mary (Bright) Weber.&nbsp; She graduated from 
TMP-Marian High School and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
received her degree in Computer Data Programming from NCK-Tech.&nbsp; On 
November 17, 1979 she was united in marriage to Stephen F. Ostrom in 
Hays.&nbsp; She was a switchboard operator for St. Anthony Hospital, a 
receptionist for Dr. Hagler in Hays, a bookkeeper at John Hessian Nissan
 in Hays, worked in medical records at St. John’s of Hays, and worked in
 the kitchen at Hays Good Samaritan.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church, the Eagles Lodge, and the VFW Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
playing Bingo, gambling trips to Topeka, growing lilies, peonies, and 
hostas, playing cards, and traveling.Survivors include her husband; Stephen,
 of the home in Hays, two sons; James Ostrom and Keith Ostrom and wife 
Jessica, all of Hays, a daughter; Theresia Ostrom and her partner Thomas
 Adams III of Spavinaw, OK, a brother; Oliver “Butch” Weber, Jr. and 
wife Phyllis of Summerfield, FL, a sister; Theresia Weber-Stevens and 
husband Paul of Lawrence, KS, and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on 
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Family
 will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the VFW Auxiliary or to Autism Speaks.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Laura may be shared with the family at www. haysmemorial.com

Laura J. Ostrom

Sharon M. Satterfield, 65, passed away on January 21, 2020, at Great 
Bend Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born on 
January 13, 1955, at Great Bend to Orval &amp; Betty (Smith) Hejny. She 
married Charles Satterfield on May 24, 1975, at Great Bend. He survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Sharon was a rental specialist for 
Satterfield Rental. She was a graduate of Hoisington High School Class 
of 1973 and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. She loved going
 on the annual Christmas shopping trip with her sister but especially 
enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.

Survivors include, her husband Charles of the home; two sons, Shawn 
Satterfield and Shane Satterfield and lifetime partner Amy of Great 
Bend; a daughter, Shawna Green and husband Brandon of Augusta; three 
sisters, Debra Tammen and Diana Hejny of Great Bend and Rita Hejny of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; and five grandchildren, Makayla, Alexis, Courtney,
 Brady and Liam. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her 
nephew/godchild, Mathew Tammen.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
22, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, 
January 23, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga 
presiding. Interment will be in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, 
Albert. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sharon M. Satterfield, 65, passed away on January 21, 2020, at Great 
Bend Health &amp; Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. She was born on 
January 13, 1955, at Great Bend to Orval &amp; Betty (Smith) Hejny. She 
married Charles Satterfield on May 24, 1975, at Great Bend. He survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Sharon was a rental specialist for 
Satterfield Rental. She was a graduate of Hoisington High School Class 
of 1973 and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Albert. She loved going
 on the annual Christmas shopping trip with her sister but especially 
enjoyed spending time with her grandkids.Survivors include, her husband Charles of the home; two sons, Shawn 
Satterfield and Shane Satterfield and lifetime partner Amy of Great 
Bend; a daughter, Shawna Green and husband Brandon of Augusta; three 
sisters, Debra Tammen and Diana Hejny of Great Bend and Rita Hejny of 
Oklahoma City, Okla.; and five grandchildren, Makayla, Alexis, Courtney,
 Brady and Liam. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her 
nephew/godchild, Mathew Tammen.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 
22, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, 
January 23, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga 
presiding. Interment will be in the Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery, 
Albert. Memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

Sharon M. Satterfield

Ann Loree (King) Meyer, 70 of Russell, Kansas, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

&nbsp;Ann was born January 15, 1950 in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank Claude and Muriel Louise (Crouse) King.&nbsp; Ann always enjoyed meeting new people, a skill that came in handy as she lived in 5 different oilfield towns in Oklahoma and Kansas during her grade school years. Ann spent her high school years in Chase Kansas.

Ann was united in marriage to Douglas “Doug” Meyer on October 9, 1983 in Russell.&nbsp;

Ann was a Hairdresser and the owner of The Hair Shack in Russell. She built the business up to a total of 5 Hairdressers. This kept Brad &amp; Steve on their toes, as any trouble they would get into, she would hear about it before they got home.&nbsp; Ann enjoyed designing &amp; remodeling houses. Ann designed an addition to their home&nbsp; &amp; later mover her shop home, where she would operated 2 stations and do the bookkeeping for her husband’s oil operations.

Between 1988 and 2005, Ann lived in Longmont, Colorado and Beaver Oklahoma. She always had a Beauty Shop in her home and continued to run the office for the Oil and Trucking businesses. She was known for her Wednesday night sleepovers with her grandchildren. She enjoyed it very much, except for the one hour trip to drop them off at various schools with morning traffic. &nbsp;

In 2005, Ann moved back to Russell and “Semi-Retired.” She often said that she was retired and Doug was in his Semi. She continued her love for designing and remodeling houses, especially porches and kitchens. She was a dedicated member of the Zeta Mu.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, her specialty being desserts.&nbsp; Her passion in life was her family and especially her grandchildren.

&nbsp;Ann’s surviving family include her husband of 36 years, Doug of the home; sons, Brad Neal (Allison) of Firestone, Colorado and Steve Neal (Tami) of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Ashleigh Meyer of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Don King (Pat) and Dale King (Brenda) all of Park Hill, Oklahoma; sister, Linda Cash of Vici, Oklahoma; and seven grandchildren, Jamie, Jordon, Dylan, Mellowdee, Tyler, Stylee and Debbie. Ann was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;

A Family Greeting will be held at the Dole-Specter Room at the Fossil Creek Hotel in Russell, Kansas from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2020. A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date. A Memorial has been established with Post Rock Family Services Inc. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Ann Loree (King) Meyer, 70 of Russell, Kansas, passed away on her birthday, Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp;Ann was born January 15, 1950 in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Frank Claude and Muriel Louise (Crouse) King.&nbsp; Ann always enjoyed meeting new people, a skill that came in handy as she lived in 5 different oilfield towns in Oklahoma and Kansas during her grade school years. Ann spent her high school years in Chase Kansas.Ann was united in marriage to Douglas “Doug” Meyer on October 9, 1983 in Russell.&nbsp;Ann was a Hairdresser and the owner of The Hair Shack in Russell. She built the business up to a total of 5 Hairdressers. This kept Brad &amp; Steve on their toes, as any trouble they would get into, she would hear about it before they got home.&nbsp; Ann enjoyed designing &amp; remodeling houses. Ann designed an addition to their home&nbsp; &amp; later mover her shop home, where she would operated 2 stations and do the bookkeeping for her husband’s oil operations.Between 1988 and 2005, Ann lived in Longmont, Colorado and Beaver Oklahoma. She always had a Beauty Shop in her home and continued to run the office for the Oil and Trucking businesses. She was known for her Wednesday night sleepovers with her grandchildren. She enjoyed it very much, except for the one hour trip to drop them off at various schools with morning traffic. &nbsp;In 2005, Ann moved back to Russell and “Semi-Retired.” She often said that she was retired and Doug was in his Semi. She continued her love for designing and remodeling houses, especially porches and kitchens. She was a dedicated member of the Zeta Mu.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, her specialty being desserts.&nbsp; Her passion in life was her family and especially her grandchildren.&nbsp;Ann’s surviving family include her husband of 36 years, Doug of the home; sons, Brad Neal (Allison) of Firestone, Colorado and Steve Neal (Tami) of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Ashleigh Meyer of Russell, Kansas; brothers, Don King (Pat) and Dale King (Brenda) all of Park Hill, Oklahoma; sister, Linda Cash of Vici, Oklahoma; and seven grandchildren, Jamie, Jordon, Dylan, Mellowdee, Tyler, Stylee and Debbie. Ann was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;A Family Greeting will be held at the Dole-Specter Room at the Fossil Creek Hotel in Russell, Kansas from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Saturday, January 25, 2020. A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date. A Memorial has been established with Post Rock Family Services Inc. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ann Loree (King) Meyer

Beverly Elaine Petersen, age 96, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January
 19, 2020 at Accura Healthcare of Ames. Beverly was the youngest of four
 daughters born to Glenn Hiriam Partlow and Lillian Katherine Zelinsky 
Partlow on August 16, 1923 in Esterville, Iowa.


Beverly graduated from Valley Center High School in Des Moines, Iowa, and
 married Vincent Lee Hedrick. Three children were born to this union, 
Michael J., Sharon Lee, and Deborah Fern. On April 19, 1954, she married
 M.E. “Pete” Petersen. To this union two sons were born, Edward Scott 
and Glen Curtis. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004.
 Pete passed away in 2007.


Beverly enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafting, and her dogs. Most of 
all she enjoyed the many years they were full-time RV’ers and the 
thousands of miles they traveled and the many memories they made.


Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Lillian Partlow;
 her husband, “Pete”; daughter, Deborah Smith Wagner; grandsons: Rodney 
James Andrews and Alan Hedrick; and sisters: Evelyn Coughennower and 
Leona Howard Swette.


She is survived by a sister, Erma Luchsinger Rogalla; son, Michael 
Hedrick (Beth, daughter, Sharon L. Woofter (Leon, sons E. Scott 
Petersen (Kalen) and G. Curtis Petersen (Blynda, son-in-law Patrick 
Wagner; grandchildren: Lance Hedrick, Wendy Hedrick Moulthrop, Darren 
Andrews (Janel, Duskin Andrews (Brytta, Damon Andrews (Jessica, 
Jerremie Smith, Ryan Smith (Tonya, Shelby Petersen, Kasey Petersen 
Horn, and Kayla Petersen Meyer; 20 great-grandchildren; and 12 
great-great-grandchildren.


Friends may call after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the 
Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, where there will be a 
Prayer Service held at 6:30 P.M. Graveside service will be held at 11:00
 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Beulah Cemetery in Colby, 
Kansas. 

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 </figure>Beverly Elaine Petersen, age 96, of Ames, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, January
 19, 2020 at Accura Healthcare of Ames. Beverly was the youngest of four
 daughters born to Glenn Hiriam Partlow and Lillian Katherine Zelinsky 
Partlow on August 16, 1923 in Esterville, Iowa.
Beverly graduated from Valley Center High School in Des Moines, Iowa, and
 married Vincent Lee Hedrick. Three children were born to this union, 
Michael J., Sharon Lee, and Deborah Fern. On April 19, 1954, she married
 M.E. “Pete” Petersen. To this union two sons were born, Edward Scott 
and Glen Curtis. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2004.
 Pete passed away in 2007.
Beverly enjoyed knitting, crocheting, crafting, and her dogs. Most of 
all she enjoyed the many years they were full-time RV’ers and the 
thousands of miles they traveled and the many memories they made.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Lillian Partlow;
 her husband, “Pete”; daughter, Deborah Smith Wagner; grandsons: Rodney 
James Andrews and Alan Hedrick; and sisters: Evelyn Coughennower and 
Leona Howard Swette.
She is survived by a sister, Erma Luchsinger Rogalla; son, Michael 
Hedrick (Beth, daughter, Sharon L. Woofter (Leon, sons E. Scott 
Petersen (Kalen) and G. Curtis Petersen (Blynda, son-in-law Patrick 
Wagner; grandchildren: Lance Hedrick, Wendy Hedrick Moulthrop, Darren 
Andrews (Janel, Duskin Andrews (Brytta, Damon Andrews (Jessica, 
Jerremie Smith, Ryan Smith (Tonya, Shelby Petersen, Kasey Petersen 
Horn, and Kayla Petersen Meyer; 20 great-grandchildren; and 12 
great-great-grandchildren.
Friends may call after 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the 
Adams Funeral Home, 502 Douglas Ave., Ames, Iowa, where there will be a 
Prayer Service held at 6:30 P.M. Graveside service will be held at 11:00
 A.M. on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Beulah Cemetery in Colby, 
Kansas.

Beverly Elaine Petersen

Reva Gael Lynd was born on October 8,
 1925 in Oakley, Kansas to Monte and Inez (McKim) Poague.&nbsp; She departed 
this life on December 20, 2019, at the age of 94 at the Trego County 
Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reva was the third of four children.&nbsp;
 At the age of four her family moved to WaKeeney where she became a 
longtime resident.&nbsp; After graduating from Trego Community High School, 
she attended K-State in Manhattan, KS, for two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On September 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Marvin Lynd.&nbsp; Reva and Marvin recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Two children, Rex and Nancee were born to this union.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Soon after attending KSU for two 
years, Reva taught country school in Trego County for one year.&nbsp; She 
later worked as a medical records librarian for nine years at the Trego 
County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; She was a member of the First 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, and belonged to several clubs and 
organizations; to include, The Harmony Club, P.E.O., Boots and Saddle 
Club and several bridge clubs.&nbsp; After retirement, Reva and Marvin spent 
sixteen winters in Mesa, Arizona as “Snow Birds”.&nbsp;

Reva was a woman of many talents, 
hobbies and interests.&nbsp; Gifted with the ability to play music by ear, 
Reva was a very talented pianist.&nbsp; The family has many fond memories of 
singing around the piano to practically any song requested.&nbsp; Reva and 
her sister, Jan Reeder, entertained at regular family Christmas programs
 with hilarious parodies and skits themed around different family 
members.&nbsp; Due to her creative nature and great sense of humor, she 
always had something planned for family gatherings; such as treasure 
hunts, watermelon seed spitting contests, and fun themed parties and 
picnics at the farm.&nbsp; Reva was an avid reader and also a very skilled 
writer. She enjoyed pets, loved her family and just lit up when her 
grandchildren or great grandchildren visited.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reva was a dedicated wife and mother 
who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
 two brothers; Leighton and Lowell Poague.

Left to mourn her passing and 
celebrate her life are her husband, Marvin; son Rex and wife Sue of Fort
 Collins, CO; daughter Nancee and husband Jerry of WaKeeney; her sister 
Janice Reeder of WaKeeney; six grandchildren, Sara Lynd, Melissa Phifer,
 Matthew Donker, Sandra Thomas, Mike and Shawn Loseke; and eight 
great-grandchildren, Makala Phifer, Ronin Thomas, Addie Loseke, Zoey 
Donker, Kyle Phifer, Liam Loseke, Nora Donker, and Dylan Lynd.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS. There will be no
 visitation.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church of WaKeeney or 
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in care of Schmitt 
Funeral Home of WaKeeney, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578599292824.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Reva Gael Lynd was born on October 8,
 1925 in Oakley, Kansas to Monte and Inez (McKim) Poague.&nbsp; She departed 
this life on December 20, 2019, at the age of 94 at the Trego County 
Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reva was the third of four children.&nbsp;
 At the age of four her family moved to WaKeeney where she became a 
longtime resident.&nbsp; After graduating from Trego Community High School, 
she attended K-State in Manhattan, KS, for two years.&nbsp;&nbsp;On September 4, 1946, she was united in marriage to Marvin Lynd.&nbsp; Reva and Marvin recently celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary.&nbsp; Two children, Rex and Nancee were born to this union.&nbsp;&nbsp;Soon after attending KSU for two 
years, Reva taught country school in Trego County for one year.&nbsp; She 
later worked as a medical records librarian for nine years at the Trego 
County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp; She was a member of the First 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, and belonged to several clubs and 
organizations; to include, The Harmony Club, P.E.O., Boots and Saddle 
Club and several bridge clubs.&nbsp; After retirement, Reva and Marvin spent 
sixteen winters in Mesa, Arizona as “Snow Birds”.&nbsp;Reva was a woman of many talents, 
hobbies and interests.&nbsp; Gifted with the ability to play music by ear, 
Reva was a very talented pianist.&nbsp; The family has many fond memories of 
singing around the piano to practically any song requested.&nbsp; Reva and 
her sister, Jan Reeder, entertained at regular family Christmas programs
 with hilarious parodies and skits themed around different family 
members.&nbsp; Due to her creative nature and great sense of humor, she 
always had something planned for family gatherings; such as treasure 
hunts, watermelon seed spitting contests, and fun themed parties and 
picnics at the farm.&nbsp; Reva was an avid reader and also a very skilled 
writer. She enjoyed pets, loved her family and just lit up when her 
grandchildren or great grandchildren visited.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reva was a dedicated wife and mother 
who will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
 two brothers; Leighton and Lowell Poague.Left to mourn her passing and 
celebrate her life are her husband, Marvin; son Rex and wife Sue of Fort
 Collins, CO; daughter Nancee and husband Jerry of WaKeeney; her sister 
Janice Reeder of WaKeeney; six grandchildren, Sara Lynd, Melissa Phifer,
 Matthew Donker, Sandra Thomas, Mike and Shawn Loseke; and eight 
great-grandchildren, Makala Phifer, Ronin Thomas, Addie Loseke, Zoey 
Donker, Kyle Phifer, Liam Loseke, Nora Donker, and Dylan Lynd.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS. There will be no
 visitation.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church of WaKeeney or 
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in care of Schmitt 
Funeral Home of WaKeeney, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

Reva G. Lynd

Phillipsburg resident Merlin R. Bowen passed away Jan. 18, 2020 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 83. &nbsp;

Survivors include his sons: Merlin J. of Oklahoma, Mike &amp; Mark of Phillipsburg; 6 grandchildren &amp; 3 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Michael Ricci-Roberts officiating.&nbsp; A private burial will be in the Bogart Cemetery, Phillips Co. KS.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kirwin United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;

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

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

Phillipsburg resident Merlin R. Bowen passed away Jan. 18, 2020 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the age of 83. &nbsp;Survivors include his sons: Merlin J. of Oklahoma, Mike &amp; Mark of Phillipsburg; 6 grandchildren &amp; 3 great grandchildren.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Michael Ricci-Roberts officiating.&nbsp; A private burial will be in the Bogart Cemetery, Phillips Co. KS.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Kirwin United Methodist Church.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Merlin R. Bowen

Mary Bernice "Neecy" Vickers Wood Sloan was born to Clarence I. and Ruth
 O. (Lyon) Vickers on July 10, 1925 in Sheridan County, Kansas.  She 
passed away at the Sheridan County Long Term Care on January 17, 2020 
after a short illness.  She graduated from Sheridan County High School 
in 1943. 

 She attended secretarial school in Denver, CO and then worked 
in Seattle, WA during the WWII years.  She moved back to Sheridan County
 and married Dale Wood on August 27, 1950.   Dale lost his life in an 
airplane accident a few months before their son Gregory Dale was born.  
Greg came into the world on October 17, 1951. 

Neecy was part owner of 
the grocery store/post office in Studley, Ks for several years.  She 
worked at the local Soil Conservation Service and at the Sloan &amp; 
Eland Law Firm.   Neecy married Ray Sloan September 14, 1963.  


Neecy’s days were filled with love for her Lord.  She taught many 
children in Sunday School classes and led several Bible Studies in the 
community throughout the years.   Her commitment to Christ was evident 
in every part of her life.   She was a constant source of strength as 
she shared lessons from Scripture.


Neecy’s backyard garden was a wonderful place that she spent many 
hours tending.  She looked forward to each spring anticipating the first
 plants poking through the soil.  Neecy still mowed her own lawn until 
the age of 92.  


Neecy is survived by her son Greg, wife Juliet and granddaughter 
Jessica; her brother, Bill Vickers; sisters, Vivian Wade, Charlotte 
Beeson and Dorothy Nation, step-sons Murray (Bonnie) and Richard 
(Glenda) Sloan, their families and many nieces and nephews.


She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Wood; 
husband, Ray Sloan; sisters, Fae Frasier, Leigh Vickers, and Phyllis 
McClelland.  


Neecy had two favorite sayings.  “That’s a good thing” and “I’ve got
 that square filled”.    She has accomplished both and is resting in the
 arms of Jesus.


A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020, 10:00 
A.M. at the Christ Community Church with Pastor Ben Rhodes presiding.  
Burial will follow in the Hoxie City Cemetery.  Visitation will be 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M.  Memorials are suggested to the 
Christ Community Church Building Fund or the Sheridan County Library and
 may be sent in care Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  
Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Bernice "Neecy" Vickers Wood Sloan was born to Clarence I. and Ruth
 O. (Lyon) Vickers on July 10, 1925 in Sheridan County, Kansas. She 
passed away at the Sheridan County Long Term Care on January 17, 2020 
after a short illness. She graduated from Sheridan County High School 
in 1943. She attended secretarial school in Denver, CO and then worked 
in Seattle, WA during the WWII years. She moved back to Sheridan County
 and married Dale Wood on August 27, 1950. Dale lost his life in an 
airplane accident a few months before their son Gregory Dale was born. 
Greg came into the world on October 17, 1951. Neecy was part owner of 
the grocery store/post office in Studley, Ks for several years. She 
worked at the local Soil Conservation Service and at the Sloan &amp; 
Eland Law Firm. Neecy married Ray Sloan September 14, 1963. 
Neecy’s days were filled with love for her Lord. She taught many 
children in Sunday School classes and led several Bible Studies in the 
community throughout the years. Her commitment to Christ was evident 
in every part of her life. She was a constant source of strength as 
she shared lessons from Scripture.
Neecy’s backyard garden was a wonderful place that she spent many 
hours tending. She looked forward to each spring anticipating the first
 plants poking through the soil. Neecy still mowed her own lawn until 
the age of 92. 
Neecy is survived by her son Greg, wife Juliet and granddaughter 
Jessica; her brother, Bill Vickers; sisters, Vivian Wade, Charlotte 
Beeson and Dorothy Nation, step-sons Murray (Bonnie) and Richard 
(Glenda) Sloan, their families and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dale Wood; 
husband, Ray Sloan; sisters, Fae Frasier, Leigh Vickers, and Phyllis 
McClelland. 
Neecy had two favorite sayings. “That’s a good thing” and “I’ve got
 that square filled”. She has accomplished both and is resting in the
 arms of Jesus.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2020, 10:00 
A.M. at the Christ Community Church with Pastor Ben Rhodes presiding. 
Burial will follow in the Hoxie City Cemetery. Visitation will be 
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the 
Christ Community Church Building Fund or the Sheridan County Library and
 may be sent in care Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. 
Words of comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Mary Bernice 'Neecy' (Vickers) Sloan

LeVane Rohr, age 92, passed away on January 18, 2020 at Diversicare in Larned, Kansas.

Viewing will be on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.

Rosary and Parish Vigil will be at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 25, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City.

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 </figure>LeVane Rohr, age 92, passed away on January 18, 2020 at Diversicare in Larned, Kansas.Viewing will be on Friday, January 24, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.Rosary and Parish Vigil will be at the funeral home on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 25, 2020, 11:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City.

LeVane Rohr

Goldie Marie Lindsey, 48, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Goldie was born on January 19, 1971, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Averill and Mary (Gooden) Dewey.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma, Kansas, and graduated from Natoma High School and attended Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Patrick Lindsey on November 1st, 1997.&nbsp; She at one time worked as a warranty specialist for National Electronic Warranty.&nbsp; She enjoyed making everyone smile and loved all things furry.&nbsp; Family was very important to her. &nbsp;

Surviving family include her fiancee Marvin Lake of Russell, Kansas, sisters Stella McNett and Angie Cook and husband Dennis all of Glenmora, Louisiana, sister Vickie Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri and brother B.J. Dewey of Minneapolis, Kansas, Aunt Sue Petty of Osborne, Kansas, and Uncle John Maupin of Dodge City, Kansas, 7 nephews and 4 nieces and 2 great-nephews and 1 great-niece.&nbsp; Survived by multiple friends and other family members.

Goldie had the heart of a giant and will be greatly missed by us all and touched so many lives and now she will be watching over us all.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Patrick.

A memorial service to celebrate Goldie's life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Goldie Marie Lindsey, 48, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Goldie was born on January 19, 1971, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Averill and Mary (Gooden) Dewey.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma, Kansas, and graduated from Natoma High School and attended Ft. Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Patrick Lindsey on November 1st, 1997.&nbsp; She at one time worked as a warranty specialist for National Electronic Warranty.&nbsp; She enjoyed making everyone smile and loved all things furry.&nbsp; Family was very important to her. &nbsp;Surviving family include her fiancee Marvin Lake of Russell, Kansas, sisters Stella McNett and Angie Cook and husband Dennis all of Glenmora, Louisiana, sister Vickie Johnson of Kansas City, Missouri and brother B.J. Dewey of Minneapolis, Kansas, Aunt Sue Petty of Osborne, Kansas, and Uncle John Maupin of Dodge City, Kansas, 7 nephews and 4 nieces and 2 great-nephews and 1 great-niece.&nbsp; Survived by multiple friends and other family members.Goldie had the heart of a giant and will be greatly missed by us all and touched so many lives and now she will be watching over us all.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Patrick.A memorial service to celebrate Goldie's life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Goldie M. Lindsey

Marvin Lee Bauman,&nbsp;86, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas, went to his heavenly home 
to be with his Lord and Savior on&nbsp;Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the 
Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care Facility. Marvin was born 
in&nbsp;Modesto, California on&nbsp;April 14, 1933, to Elmer and Mabel (Brubaker) 
Bauman.&nbsp; He was the youngest of five children. He attended&nbsp;Heart Ransom 
Elementary School and Modesto High School.&nbsp; Marvin spent a happy 
childhood in Modesto, riding bicycles, hunting frogs, and swimming in 
canals. At age 16, Marvin started working for his dad as a carpenter, 
then for a hay farmer, chopping hay and delivering it to dairy farmers.

Marvin met the love of his life, Morya Boone, when she was visiting 
friends in Modesto. They were both 16 at that time. They started dating a
 while later and were united in marriage at Morya’s family home in 
Quinter on&nbsp;November 22, 1952. They were married&nbsp;for 67 years and were 
blessed with five children (their firstborn died in childbirth). When 
Marvin went into CO service, he and Morya moved to Sacramento, 
California for two years, where Marvin drove a truck, picking up 
deliveries for Goodwill Industries. Marvin and Morya moved to Quinter in
 1955, and Marvin farmed for a couple of years before they moved back to
 Modesto. In 1963, they made their permanent move back to Quinter. 
Marvin worked as a&nbsp;Production Manager at Flex-King Corporation for 34 
years. He thoroughly enjoyed working with men to produce high-quality 
Flex-King plows and took pride in his work. Marvin’s happiest times were
 when he was in the great outdoors, spending time with his family. He 
loved fishing, hunting, camping, and working in his yard, which was 
always lush and immaculate. He was a very organized man who took 
meticulous care of his possessions. In dealing with others, he was 
humble, kind, and fair. He had a good sense of humor and loved sharing 
funny stories with his family and friends.&nbsp;

Marvin possessed a strong faith and love for God and was baptized on 
April 21, 1957, becoming a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren 
Church, to which he held a strong loyalty. Marvin loved reading his 
Bible, even as his life journey was coming to an end; when his body was 
feeble, and his eyes were growing dim. He was comforted as family, 
friends, and Hospital and Long-Term Care staff read to him from God’s 
word, prayed with him, and talked with him. The family is very 
appreciative of the love, kindness, and compassion shown to Marvin as he
 braved his illness with God by his side. He often commented in his 
quiet voice, “The Lord is giving me strength.”

Marvin is survived by&nbsp;his loving wife, Morya; one brother, Merle 
Bauman of Modesto, California; three children: Jeff Bauman and wife Deb 
of Quinter, Jim Bauman and wife Annette of Springboro, Ohio, and Julie 
(Bauman) Litfin and husband Roy of Quinter; one son-in-law, Rick Albin 
and wife Carol of Quinter; 16 grandchildren: Abigail (Bauman) Miller, 
Jesse Bauman, Lindsey (Bauman) Bucher, Judah Bauman, Nathan Albin, 
Heather (Albin) Jamison, Seth Albin, Hannah (Albin) Lorenz, Joshua 
Albin, Caleb Albin, Amanda (Bauman) Miller, Jessica (Bauman) Allen, 
Andrea (Litfin) Wolfe, Jenny (Litfin) Fulton, Holly Litfin, and Chelsea 
Litfin; 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceding Marvin in death were his parents, his brother, Eddie, two 
sisters, Irene and Marian, his son, Craig Bauman, and his daughter, Jana
 (Bauman) Albin.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in Quinter.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marvin Lee Bauman,&nbsp;86, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas, went to his heavenly home 
to be with his Lord and Savior on&nbsp;Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the 
Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care Facility. Marvin was born 
in&nbsp;Modesto, California on&nbsp;April 14, 1933, to Elmer and Mabel (Brubaker) 
Bauman.&nbsp; He was the youngest of five children. He attended&nbsp;Heart Ransom 
Elementary School and Modesto High School.&nbsp; Marvin spent a happy 
childhood in Modesto, riding bicycles, hunting frogs, and swimming in 
canals. At age 16, Marvin started working for his dad as a carpenter, 
then for a hay farmer, chopping hay and delivering it to dairy farmers.Marvin met the love of his life, Morya Boone, when she was visiting 
friends in Modesto. They were both 16 at that time. They started dating a
 while later and were united in marriage at Morya’s family home in 
Quinter on&nbsp;November 22, 1952. They were married&nbsp;for 67 years and were 
blessed with five children (their firstborn died in childbirth). When 
Marvin went into CO service, he and Morya moved to Sacramento, 
California for two years, where Marvin drove a truck, picking up 
deliveries for Goodwill Industries. Marvin and Morya moved to Quinter in
 1955, and Marvin farmed for a couple of years before they moved back to
 Modesto. In 1963, they made their permanent move back to Quinter. 
Marvin worked as a&nbsp;Production Manager at Flex-King Corporation for 34 
years. He thoroughly enjoyed working with men to produce high-quality 
Flex-King plows and took pride in his work. Marvin’s happiest times were
 when he was in the great outdoors, spending time with his family. He 
loved fishing, hunting, camping, and working in his yard, which was 
always lush and immaculate. He was a very organized man who took 
meticulous care of his possessions. In dealing with others, he was 
humble, kind, and fair. He had a good sense of humor and loved sharing 
funny stories with his family and friends.&nbsp;Marvin possessed a strong faith and love for God and was baptized on 
April 21, 1957, becoming a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren 
Church, to which he held a strong loyalty. Marvin loved reading his 
Bible, even as his life journey was coming to an end; when his body was 
feeble, and his eyes were growing dim. He was comforted as family, 
friends, and Hospital and Long-Term Care staff read to him from God’s 
word, prayed with him, and talked with him. The family is very 
appreciative of the love, kindness, and compassion shown to Marvin as he
 braved his illness with God by his side. He often commented in his 
quiet voice, “The Lord is giving me strength.”Marvin is survived by&nbsp;his loving wife, Morya; one brother, Merle 
Bauman of Modesto, California; three children: Jeff Bauman and wife Deb 
of Quinter, Jim Bauman and wife Annette of Springboro, Ohio, and Julie 
(Bauman) Litfin and husband Roy of Quinter; one son-in-law, Rick Albin 
and wife Carol of Quinter; 16 grandchildren: Abigail (Bauman) Miller, 
Jesse Bauman, Lindsey (Bauman) Bucher, Judah Bauman, Nathan Albin, 
Heather (Albin) Jamison, Seth Albin, Hannah (Albin) Lorenz, Joshua 
Albin, Caleb Albin, Amanda (Bauman) Miller, Jessica (Bauman) Allen, 
Andrea (Litfin) Wolfe, Jenny (Litfin) Fulton, Holly Litfin, and Chelsea 
Litfin; 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.Preceding Marvin in death were his parents, his brother, Eddie, two 
sisters, Irene and Marian, his son, Craig Bauman, and his daughter, Jana
 (Bauman) Albin.A memorial service will be held Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in Quinter.

Marvin Lee Bauman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Richard D. Buehler

February 12, 1953 ~ January 18, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stephen Ray Dreiling

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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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

Edna Marie Hall

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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

Helen Mabel (Johnson) Lucas

February 16, 1935
 -
 January 16, 2020

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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

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

Gilbert E. Berland

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

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

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

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

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

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

James C. Vance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vera D. Munsch

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


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


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


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


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

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

Kenneth 'Ken' John Schaffer

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

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

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

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

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

Virginia K. Karlin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joy Kathryn Glick

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

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

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579288788079.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Cassidy Raylynn Riggs came roaring into this world July 26, 1984 an incredible soul whose mere presence touched everyone she came into contact with. Now dancing, finally and most likely in her bikini, with her Grandmas, Dad Mike, Aunts, Uncles and so many friends that went before her. Cassidy being as strong as she could for as long as she could left us Tuesday evening January 14th, 2020. 35 years she spent making people smile, laugh and even cock your head a little before bursting into grins! Sparkle on Cass, Sing and dance with the best, until we see you again Princess a celebration of her life the way she would present it will be held Saturday February 1st 1030am at Cowboy Junction in Hill City Kansas memorials will be sent to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Tuberous Sclerosis Clinic They loved her too! We will hold her an eternal birthday party in Pine Haven, Wyoming July 26, 2020.

Cassidy Raylynn Riggs

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

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

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

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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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



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


<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579288845736.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Janet Elaine (Bizek) Barker, 90, of Newton, Kansas, passed away on 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020. “Elaine” was born on the family farm at rural
 Timken, Rush County, Kansas, on August 15, 1929 to Charles James Bizek 
and Edith Lillian Seelye Bizek. She graduated from La Crosse High 
School, La Crosse, Kansas, in 1947 and from Salt City Business College 
in Hutchinson, Kansas. Elaine brought her gifts of a positive outlook, 
cheerful disposition, diligence, respect for authority, resilience in 
the face of adversity, attention to detail and rural farming values into
 all aspects of life including the workplace. While attending business 
college she earned spending money by grading papers for instructors. 
Later jobs in La Crosse, Kansas, and Wichita, Kansas, included working 
as a secretary or executive assistant for an abstract company, county 
attorney, insurance, and oil companies. Following her marriage to Victor
 G. Barker and the arrival of children, Elaine worked as a homemaker and
 supported her husband’s career through a number of relocations. She 
told family that she placed her trust in Jesus during a period of 
life-threatening illness in her 20s. She demonstrated her simple faith 
in her savior by loving her neighbors through actions and service. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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