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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox

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

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

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

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

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

Concepcion Martinez

Anthony A. “Tony” Beran Jr., 83, died January 3, 2020, at his home 
in Aurora, Colorado. He was born August 14, 1936, in the Great Bend 
Hospital, the son of Anton and Hattie (Prosser) Beran. Tony attended 
Odin schools and graduated in 1954. He attended St. Mary of the Plains, 
where he played baseball and football his freshman year. Tony then 
joined the US Army and served in Korea. Upon his return he attended and 
graduated from Emporia State College.

After graduation he went to Denver to look for work, where he found a
 job with Martin Missile, and then later at a savings and loan. He 
worked for the Colorado State Highway Dept. for a while before starting 
his own business as a real estate appraiser, retiring in 2002.

Tony belonged to the Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora, Colorado.

He is survived by his sister, Alice Dolechek and husband Vince of 
Claflin; sisters-in-law, Elvita Beran of Odin, and Judy Beran of 
Emporia; 14 nieces and nephews, Randy Beran, Brent Beran, Scott Beran, 
Patricia Walker, Robin Beran, Gerald Beran, Terry Beran, Kevin Beran, 
Joy Hertach, Craig Beran, Julie Lahr, Mike Beran, David Beran and Andrea
 Bachura; and numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces 
and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Gerald, 
Joseph, Robert, and Leon, a sister Viola Dice; nephew, Eric Beran, and 
niece, Michelle Popp.

Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 
Wednesday. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with 
Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 9th, 
2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don 
Bedore. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Family Catholic 
Cemetery, Odin.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or Holy Family 
Cemetery Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Anthony A. “Tony” Beran Jr., 83, died January 3, 2020, at his home 
in Aurora, Colorado. He was born August 14, 1936, in the Great Bend 
Hospital, the son of Anton and Hattie (Prosser) Beran. Tony attended 
Odin schools and graduated in 1954. He attended St. Mary of the Plains, 
where he played baseball and football his freshman year. Tony then 
joined the US Army and served in Korea. Upon his return he attended and 
graduated from Emporia State College.After graduation he went to Denver to look for work, where he found a
 job with Martin Missile, and then later at a savings and loan. He 
worked for the Colorado State Highway Dept. for a while before starting 
his own business as a real estate appraiser, retiring in 2002.Tony belonged to the Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora, Colorado.He is survived by his sister, Alice Dolechek and husband Vince of 
Claflin; sisters-in-law, Elvita Beran of Odin, and Judy Beran of 
Emporia; 14 nieces and nephews, Randy Beran, Brent Beran, Scott Beran, 
Patricia Walker, Robin Beran, Gerald Beran, Terry Beran, Kevin Beran, 
Joy Hertach, Craig Beran, Julie Lahr, Mike Beran, David Beran and Andrea
 Bachura; and numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces 
and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Gerald, 
Joseph, Robert, and Leon, a sister Viola Dice; nephew, Eric Beran, and 
niece, Michelle Popp.Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 
Wednesday. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with 
Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 9th, 
2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don 
Bedore. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Family Catholic 
Cemetery, Odin.Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or Holy Family 
Cemetery Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Anthony A. 'Tony' Beran Jr.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was born September 14, 1926, in Catharine, Kansas to John and Emma (Wolf) Schmeidler.&nbsp; He married Norma Jean (Dechant) on June 24, 1950, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on February 15, 2007.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He grew up on a farm North of Catharine, attended the Catharine Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy.&nbsp; He was a farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Parish Council, and St. Ann’s Cemetery Association, Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751, Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus and 4th Degree Assembly, and The Kansas Livestock Association. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include three sons, Glenn Schmeidler and wife, Mary Jane, Hays, KS; Kevin Schmeidler and wife, Troie, Victoria, KS; Kelly Schmeidler and wife, Penny, Pratt, KS; two daughters, Myra Burns, and Wanda Tabor, both of Hays, KS; one brother Cyril

Schmeidler, Hays, KS; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one granddaughter, Melissa Schmeidler; two brothers, Gilbert Schmeidler and Celly Schmeidler; three sisters, Fidelia Herbert, Solana Moore and Sister Solana Schmeidler. &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian burial is at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at St Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School or Hospice of Hays Medical Center.

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

Hays Daily- Picture and $15 Charges&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Salina – Free Obit

<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was born September 14, 1926, in Catharine, Kansas to John and Emma (Wolf) Schmeidler.&nbsp; He married Norma Jean (Dechant) on June 24, 1950, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on February 15, 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He grew up on a farm North of Catharine, attended the Catharine Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy.&nbsp; He was a farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Parish Council, and St. Ann’s Cemetery Association, Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751, Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus and 4th Degree Assembly, and The Kansas Livestock Association. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include three sons, Glenn Schmeidler and wife, Mary Jane, Hays, KS; Kevin Schmeidler and wife, Troie, Victoria, KS; Kelly Schmeidler and wife, Penny, Pratt, KS; two daughters, Myra Burns, and Wanda Tabor, both of Hays, KS; one brother CyrilSchmeidler, Hays, KS; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one granddaughter, Melissa Schmeidler; two brothers, Gilbert Schmeidler and Celly Schmeidler; three sisters, Fidelia Herbert, Solana Moore and Sister Solana Schmeidler. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian burial is at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at themortuary .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at St Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School or Hospice of Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;Hays Daily- Picture and $15 Charges&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Salina – Free Obit

Harold J. Schmeidler

Craig Eugene Lewis, age 68, of Hays, 
Kansas died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his residence&nbsp;in Hays. He 
was born May 9, 1951, at Scott City, Kansas to Ivan and Ramona Lewis.

Craig was raised on a farm North East 
of Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; He lived in Topeka and Norton before moving to Hays
 in 1988.&nbsp; He was resident of Development Services of Northwest Kansas 
and attended the Reed Development Center.&nbsp; He enjoyed going on outings 
in Hays with his DSNWK family, to Wal-Mart, the Community Assistant 
Center, shopping and other trips.&nbsp;He loved his animated animals, the 
holidays and his birthday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include two brothers, Curtis 
Lewis and wife, Cathy, De Moines, IA, Quinton Lewis, Dighton, KS; two 
sisters, Maxine Adams and husband, Ronnie, Weatherford, OK; Carla 
Carrico and husband, David Trojanowsky, Houston, TX; one brother-in-law,
 Donnie Bevers, Altus, OK.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, and
 one sister, Cathy Bevers.

Memorial services are 11:00 A.M. 
Friday, January 10, 2020, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday, at the Lane County Cemetery, 
Dighton, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Craig Eugene Lewis, age 68, of Hays, 
Kansas died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his residence&nbsp;in Hays. He 
was born May 9, 1951, at Scott City, Kansas to Ivan and Ramona Lewis.Craig was raised on a farm North East 
of Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; He lived in Topeka and Norton before moving to Hays
 in 1988.&nbsp; He was resident of Development Services of Northwest Kansas 
and attended the Reed Development Center.&nbsp; He enjoyed going on outings 
in Hays with his DSNWK family, to Wal-Mart, the Community Assistant 
Center, shopping and other trips.&nbsp;He loved his animated animals, the 
holidays and his birthday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include two brothers, Curtis 
Lewis and wife, Cathy, De Moines, IA, Quinton Lewis, Dighton, KS; two 
sisters, Maxine Adams and husband, Ronnie, Weatherford, OK; Carla 
Carrico and husband, David Trojanowsky, Houston, TX; one brother-in-law,
 Donnie Bevers, Altus, OK.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, and
 one sister, Cathy Bevers.Memorial services are 11:00 A.M. 
Friday, January 10, 2020, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday, at the Lane County Cemetery, 
Dighton, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at the mortuary.The family suggests memorial to DSNWK.Services are entrusted to 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Craig Eugene Lewis

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

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

Eldora was united in 
marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine, JoAnn and 
Dave.&nbsp; They made their home in Beverly.&nbsp; Bill preceded her in death in 
2006.

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

Eldora’s surviving 
family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Appleton, Wisconsin, 
Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of Willmar, 
Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole (Sharon) of 
Norwich, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of Hays, Kansas 
and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard Deneke (Pat) 
of Highland Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, 
Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

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

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

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 </figure>Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole,
 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Eldora was born December
 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina (Grady) 
Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and 
graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.Eldora was united in 
marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine, JoAnn and 
Dave.&nbsp; They made their home in Beverly.&nbsp; Bill preceded her in death in 
2006.Eldora was a Registered 
Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a devoted wife
 and homemaker for her children when they were growing up and then 
returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the Missile Base 
near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active member in St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed
 reading, playing cards and tending her garden.&nbsp; Eldora’s surviving 
family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Appleton, Wisconsin, 
Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of Willmar, 
Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole (Sharon) of 
Norwich, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of Hays, Kansas 
and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard Deneke (Pat) 
of Highland Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, 
Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Eldora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Sylvester, Ed and Norbert.Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Eldora M. Cole

Lenora Ruth Stone passed away January 3, 2020, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays. She was born January 6, 1937, at Blackwell, Okla., to 
Willard and Pearl (Lippincott) Fuqua. Lenora married J. Nelson Stone 
March 18, 1972, in Great Bend. Nelson, Sr., passed away April 9, 1985. 

A long time Great Bend resident, Lenora graduated from Blackwell High
 School and Arkansas City Junior College. She worked for DuBois Sand 
Co., DuBois and Stone Sand Co., and Stone Sand Co., spanning from 1957 
to 2009, retiring after 52 years. Lenora loved to work, and enjoyed 
puzzles and playing dominoes with her family and Brookdale friends. She 
had a passion for writing notes and letters to her friends and family, 
never forgetting birthdays or wedding anniversaries.

Lenora is survived by one son, J. Nelson Stone, Jr. and his fiancée, 
Shana Persinger of Great Bend; three grandsons, Connor James Stone and 
Kason James Stone of Great Bend, and a grandson expected in March; 100 
year old mother, Pearl (Fuqua) Lippincott of Sherman, Texas; one 
brother, Kenneth Fuqua of Bells, Texas; one sister-in-law, Rita Fuqua of
 Cedar Park, Texas; one step-daughter, Phyllis Herrman of Great Bend; 
and numerous nieces and nephews and step- grandchildren. She was 
preceded in passing by her father, Willard Fuqua; step-father, Floyd M. 
Fuqua; one brother, Clifford Fuqua; and one infant sister, Evelyn Mae 
Fuqua. 

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Bryant
 Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at 
Dundee Valley Cemetery, rural Dundee. Visitation will be noon to 9:00 
p.m. Monday, January 6, and 9:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday, January 
7, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Kans 
for Kids or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lenora Ruth Stone passed away January 3, 2020, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays. She was born January 6, 1937, at Blackwell, Okla., to 
Willard and Pearl (Lippincott) Fuqua. Lenora married J. Nelson Stone 
March 18, 1972, in Great Bend. Nelson, Sr., passed away April 9, 1985. A long time Great Bend resident, Lenora graduated from Blackwell High
 School and Arkansas City Junior College. She worked for DuBois Sand 
Co., DuBois and Stone Sand Co., and Stone Sand Co., spanning from 1957 
to 2009, retiring after 52 years. Lenora loved to work, and enjoyed 
puzzles and playing dominoes with her family and Brookdale friends. She 
had a passion for writing notes and letters to her friends and family, 
never forgetting birthdays or wedding anniversaries.Lenora is survived by one son, J. Nelson Stone, Jr. and his fiancée, 
Shana Persinger of Great Bend; three grandsons, Connor James Stone and 
Kason James Stone of Great Bend, and a grandson expected in March; 100 
year old mother, Pearl (Fuqua) Lippincott of Sherman, Texas; one 
brother, Kenneth Fuqua of Bells, Texas; one sister-in-law, Rita Fuqua of
 Cedar Park, Texas; one step-daughter, Phyllis Herrman of Great Bend; 
and numerous nieces and nephews and step- grandchildren. She was 
preceded in passing by her father, Willard Fuqua; step-father, Floyd M. 
Fuqua; one brother, Clifford Fuqua; and one infant sister, Evelyn Mae 
Fuqua. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Bryant
 Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at 
Dundee Valley Cemetery, rural Dundee. Visitation will be noon to 9:00 
p.m. Monday, January 6, and 9:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday, January 
7, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Kans 
for Kids or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lenora Ruth Stone

Isabel J. Pfannenstiel, 91, Hays, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home in Hays, Kansas.

She was born on April 14, 1928 in 
Wilmont, Minnesota one of nine children to Oscar A. and Julia M. (Weis) 
Kuhl.&nbsp; She was a 1946 graduate of Worthington High School and attended 
Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp; She married Edwin A. 
Pfannenstiel on July 17, 1950 in Wilmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; She was a loving 
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.&nbsp; She was a devoted 
member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was active in 
Legion of Mary, Perpetual Adoration Society, To Jesus Through Mary 
Prayer Group, Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home and was a strong advocate 
for the Right to Life organization.

Survivors include two sons; Dave 
Pfannenstiel of Hays and Paul Pfannenstiel and wife Tally of Kansas 
City, MO, two daughters; Loraine Pfannenstiel and Mary Poulson and 
husband Tom, all of Lakewood, CO, a daughter-in-law; Gayle Pfannenstiel 
of&nbsp; WaKeeney, KS, a sister;&nbsp;Sr. Dolores Marie Kuhl, SSpS of Chicago, IL,
 eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Edwin; a son, Mark; and seven brothers, Lester, Vernon, Oscar, 
Leo, Elmer, Bernard, and Brother Richard Kuhl, MSC.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 
9:45 am on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
Perpetual Adorers Rosary will be at 6:30 pm, followed by a vigil service
 and rosary at 7:00 pm, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In Lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested for masses, to Immaculate Heart of Mary
 Catholic Church, or to Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Isabel may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Isabel J. Pfannenstiel, 91, Hays, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home in Hays, Kansas.She was born on April 14, 1928 in 
Wilmont, Minnesota one of nine children to Oscar A. and Julia M. (Weis) 
Kuhl.&nbsp; She was a 1946 graduate of Worthington High School and attended 
Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp; She married Edwin A. 
Pfannenstiel on July 17, 1950 in Wilmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; She was a loving 
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.&nbsp; She was a devoted 
member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was active in 
Legion of Mary, Perpetual Adoration Society, To Jesus Through Mary 
Prayer Group, Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home and was a strong advocate 
for the Right to Life organization.Survivors include two sons; Dave 
Pfannenstiel of Hays and Paul Pfannenstiel and wife Tally of Kansas 
City, MO, two daughters; Loraine Pfannenstiel and Mary Poulson and 
husband Tom, all of Lakewood, CO, a daughter-in-law; Gayle Pfannenstiel 
of&nbsp; WaKeeney, KS, a sister;&nbsp;Sr. Dolores Marie Kuhl, SSpS of Chicago, IL,
 eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Edwin; a son, Mark; and seven brothers, Lester, Vernon, Oscar, 
Leo, Elmer, Bernard, and Brother Richard Kuhl, MSC.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 
9:45 am on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
Perpetual Adorers Rosary will be at 6:30 pm, followed by a vigil service
 and rosary at 7:00 pm, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In Lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested for masses, to Immaculate Heart of Mary
 Catholic Church, or to Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Isabel may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

Isabel J. Pfannenstiel

Phillipsburg resident Lydia Kendall passed away Dec. 31, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 79.&nbsp; She was born Nov. 13, 1940 in LaCrosse, KS, the daughter of Nick &amp; Mary (Urban) Herman.&nbsp;

Survivors include her sons: Bob of Phillipsburg &amp; Ed of Sidney, NE; 2 daughters, Marlana Shellito of Rawlins, WY &amp; Jacqui Merklein of Amarillo, TX; 9 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Fr. Daryl Olmstead &amp; Fr. George Chalbhagam officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A Virgil &amp; Rosary service will be held Sun. Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services.&nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Lydia Kendall passed away Dec. 31, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 79.&nbsp; She was born Nov. 13, 1940 in LaCrosse, KS, the daughter of Nick &amp; Mary (Urban) Herman.&nbsp;Survivors include her sons: Bob of Phillipsburg &amp; Ed of Sidney, NE; 2 daughters, Marlana Shellito of Rawlins, WY &amp; Jacqui Merklein of Amarillo, TX; 9 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Fr. Daryl Olmstead &amp; Fr. George Chalbhagam officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;A Virgil &amp; Rosary service will be held Sun. Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Lydia Kendall

Phillipsburg resident Margie Ann Elliott passed away Jan. 2, 2020 
at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 71. She 
was born Dec. 3, 1948 in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Lyle &amp; Vera 
(Bruning) Zimbelman.

Survivors include her husband David of the Home; her son Jason of 
Kearney, NE; 2 daughters, Brandie Elliott of Kansas City, MO &amp; 
Danielle Elliott of Phillipsburg; her sister, Jeanette Thompson of 
Cherryvale, KS &amp; 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wed. Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.

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

Memorial contributions may be made to the Margie Ann Elliott Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Margie Ann Elliott passed away Jan. 2, 2020 
at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 71. She 
was born Dec. 3, 1948 in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Lyle &amp; Vera 
(Bruning) Zimbelman.Survivors include her husband David of the Home; her son Jason of 
Kearney, NE; 2 daughters, Brandie Elliott of Kansas City, MO &amp; 
Danielle Elliott of Phillipsburg; her sister, Jeanette Thompson of 
Cherryvale, KS &amp; 3 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Wed. Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Margie Ann Elliott Memorial Fund.

Margie Ann Elliott

Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the
Good Samaritan Society of Hays.


Services are 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church,
Walker, Kansas.


A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of
Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919
E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.


Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of
Hays. 

Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the
Good Samaritan Society of Hays.
Services are 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church,
Walker, Kansas.
A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of
Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919
E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of
Hays. A full obituary is pending.

Mary Ann&nbsp;Ward, age 84, former Hays, Kansas resident, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will
 follow in St. Joseph Cemetery,

Hays.Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM -
 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Mary Ann&nbsp;Ward, age 84, former Hays, Kansas resident, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will
 follow in St. Joseph Cemetery,Hays.Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM -
 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.A complete obituary is pending.

Mary Ann Ward

Gary Carl Hoppes, 79, passed away January 3, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born June 1, 1940 in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Asa John 
and Bessie B. Miller Hoppes.&nbsp; Moving from Kansas City, he lived in 
Larned for 35 years, where he was a tax accountant and owner and 
operator for H&amp;R Block and was also the owner of Daylight Donut 
Shops in Larned and Kinsley.&nbsp; Gary loved to travel in his motorhome, 
play games, cards and watch old westerns.

In 1963, he married Cathalene Brown in Texas.&nbsp; They later divorced.

Survivors include: daughter, Montez Bradstreet, Odessa, TX; brother, 
Ronald (Janice) Hoppes, Hutchinson, KS; sister, Judith LeClair, 
Hutchinson, KS; five grandchildren, Stephania (Nathan) Welch, Wes 
(Michelle) Bradstreet, Max (Caitlyn) Bradstreet, Colt (Taylor) 
Bradstreet, Janica Bishop and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Bessie Hoppes; son, 
Thomas Hunter Schubert; three brothers, David, Billy Ray and Donald 
Hoppes and a sister, Patricia Heath.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Pastor Butch Kirkwood presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, with 
family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Following the service, cremation 
will take place.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment will be at 11 a.m. &nbsp;Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.

Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned or donor’s choice in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Gary Carl Hoppes, 79, passed away January 3, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.He was born June 1, 1940 in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Asa John 
and Bessie B. Miller Hoppes.&nbsp; Moving from Kansas City, he lived in 
Larned for 35 years, where he was a tax accountant and owner and 
operator for H&amp;R Block and was also the owner of Daylight Donut 
Shops in Larned and Kinsley.&nbsp; Gary loved to travel in his motorhome, 
play games, cards and watch old westerns.In 1963, he married Cathalene Brown in Texas.&nbsp; They later divorced.Survivors include: daughter, Montez Bradstreet, Odessa, TX; brother, 
Ronald (Janice) Hoppes, Hutchinson, KS; sister, Judith LeClair, 
Hutchinson, KS; five grandchildren, Stephania (Nathan) Welch, Wes 
(Michelle) Bradstreet, Max (Caitlyn) Bradstreet, Colt (Taylor) 
Bradstreet, Janica Bishop and eleven great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Bessie Hoppes; son, 
Thomas Hunter Schubert; three brothers, David, Billy Ray and Donald 
Hoppes and a sister, Patricia Heath.Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Pastor Butch Kirkwood presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, with 
family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Following the service, cremation 
will take place.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment will be at 11 a.m. &nbsp;Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned or donor’s choice in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Gary Carl Hoppes

Harold LeRoy Glanville, 82, passed away January 2, 2020, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on December 1, 1937, at Scott City 
John Kinney &amp; Edith (Woods) Glanville. He married Viola Perez on 
June 7, 1964, at Leoti. She survives.

Coming from Hoisington in 2004, Harold was a Great Bend resident. He 
was a sales associate for Water’s True Value and delivered tires for 
Becker Tire. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved 
watching K-State, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, but especially loved 
watching and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events.

Survivors include, his wife, Viola of the home; three daughters, 
Starla Bieberle and husband Glen of Redwing, Debbie Hosman and husband 
Joel of Holyrood, and Daphne Beck and husband Randy of Great Bend; one 
sister, Lois Smades of Larned; nine grandchildren, Trevor Bieberle, Ryan
 Bieberle (Kelsey Larocco, Zachary White (Jordan Warford, Nicole 
White, Nathan White (Jaclyn, Isaac White (Brogan, Bryce Beck, Baylee 
Beck, and Bradley Beck; and four great grandchildren, Landon White, 
Ryder White, Brooklyn White, and Koby White. He was preceded in death by
 his parents and two brothers, Eldon Glanville and Carroll Glanville.

Cremation has taken place and family will greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2019. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, January 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom
 Swain presiding. A Private Family inurnment will be held at a later 
date. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or ElderCare, Inc., in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Harold LeRoy Glanville, 82, passed away January 2, 2020, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on December 1, 1937, at Scott City 
John Kinney &amp; Edith (Woods) Glanville. He married Viola Perez on 
June 7, 1964, at Leoti. She survives.Coming from Hoisington in 2004, Harold was a Great Bend resident. He 
was a sales associate for Water’s True Value and delivered tires for 
Becker Tire. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved 
watching K-State, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, but especially loved 
watching and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events.Survivors include, his wife, Viola of the home; three daughters, 
Starla Bieberle and husband Glen of Redwing, Debbie Hosman and husband 
Joel of Holyrood, and Daphne Beck and husband Randy of Great Bend; one 
sister, Lois Smades of Larned; nine grandchildren, Trevor Bieberle, Ryan
 Bieberle (Kelsey Larocco, Zachary White (Jordan Warford, Nicole 
White, Nathan White (Jaclyn, Isaac White (Brogan, Bryce Beck, Baylee 
Beck, and Bradley Beck; and four great grandchildren, Landon White, 
Ryder White, Brooklyn White, and Koby White. He was preceded in death by
 his parents and two brothers, Eldon Glanville and Carroll Glanville.Cremation has taken place and family will greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2019. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, January 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom
 Swain presiding. A Private Family inurnment will be held at a later 
date. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or ElderCare, Inc., in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Harold LeRoy Glanville

Edith Luella Crossland, 98, died January 2, 2019, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas.

She was born August 20, 1921, on the family farm in Union Township, 
Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Evangeline 
(Nattaford) Stoskopf.

She married Robert L. Crossland on February 14, 1948, in Hoisington, 
Kansas. Together they moved to Oklahoma where they spent many years 
before moving back to Hoisington. He preceded her in death on September 
27, 1976. Edith then moved to Great Bend in 1996, for health reasons.

Edith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.

She is survived by a son, Steven Crossland of Alvord, Texas; and two 
grandchildren, Michael Crossland and Tamara Worman; and many nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Crossland; a 
daughter, Marcia Kay Crossland; and three sisters, Wanita Stark, Corrine
 Saylar, and Helen Larson.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and 9 a.m. until service Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January, 8, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rev. Seong Lee presiding. Burial will
 follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Ambulance Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Edith Luella Crossland, 98, died January 2, 2019, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas.She was born August 20, 1921, on the family farm in Union Township, 
Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Evangeline 
(Nattaford) Stoskopf.She married Robert L. Crossland on February 14, 1948, in Hoisington, 
Kansas. Together they moved to Oklahoma where they spent many years 
before moving back to Hoisington. He preceded her in death on September 
27, 1976. Edith then moved to Great Bend in 1996, for health reasons.Edith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.She is survived by a son, Steven Crossland of Alvord, Texas; and two 
grandchildren, Michael Crossland and Tamara Worman; and many nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Crossland; a 
daughter, Marcia Kay Crossland; and three sisters, Wanita Stark, Corrine
 Saylar, and Helen Larson.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and 9 a.m. until service Wednesday, at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January, 8, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rev. Seong Lee presiding. Burial will
 follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Ambulance Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Edith Luella Crossland

Steven H. Gieser, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home.

Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

Steven H. Gieser, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home.Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

Steven H. Gieser

Gary Wayne Schmidt, 69, passed away January 2, 2020 at his home in Burdett, KS.

He was born February 13, 1950 in Larned, KS, the son of Arnold and 
Roberta Martin Schmidt.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a farmer.

He attended the United Methodist Church in Greensburg, KS, and was on the city council in Burdett, KS.

August of 1999, he married Glenda Mason in Larned, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Miranda (Kent) Schmidt, 
Pawnee Rock, KS and Lisa (Aaron) Koochel, Albert, KS; son, Steven 
(Amanda) Forward, Chickasha, OK; &nbsp;brother, Randy (Tammy) Schmidt, 
Kinsley, KS; sister, Teresa (Pat) Arthur, Wichita, KS; six 
grandchildren, Kaitlynn Schmidt, Clayton Berni, Colton Schmidt, Dawson 
Forward, Kaya Forward and Bentlee Forward; nephew, Garrett Schmidt and a
 niece, Hannah Ramey.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Father Mark Cowell presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Gary Schmidt Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gary Wayne Schmidt, 69, passed away January 2, 2020 at his home in Burdett, KS.He was born February 13, 1950 in Larned, KS, the son of Arnold and 
Roberta Martin Schmidt.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a farmer.He attended the United Methodist Church in Greensburg, KS, and was on the city council in Burdett, KS.August of 1999, he married Glenda Mason in Larned, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: two daughters, Miranda (Kent) Schmidt, 
Pawnee Rock, KS and Lisa (Aaron) Koochel, Albert, KS; son, Steven 
(Amanda) Forward, Chickasha, OK; &nbsp;brother, Randy (Tammy) Schmidt, 
Kinsley, KS; sister, Teresa (Pat) Arthur, Wichita, KS; six 
grandchildren, Kaitlynn Schmidt, Clayton Berni, Colton Schmidt, Dawson 
Forward, Kaya Forward and Bentlee Forward; nephew, Garrett Schmidt and a
 niece, Hannah Ramey.Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Father Mark Cowell presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Memorials may be given to Gary Schmidt Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Gary Wayne Schmidt

John Raymond Terhune, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.

John was born May 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Alexius and Lena (Cira) McCarthy.

He grew up in St. Louis until the age of 8 when his family moved to southern California.

John was united in marriage to Pamela Carey on April 8, 1996 in Searcy, Arkansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Searcy for seven years before moving to northern California in 2002.&nbsp; Then in 2012 they moved to Russell.

John was a Fabricator with Consolidated Freight Ways, that changed names to Conway Freight Ways and later called XPO Logistic.&nbsp; He attended the United Methodist Church in Arkansas.&nbsp; He enjoyed working and tinkering with wood crafts.

John’s surviving family include his wife of 23 years, Pam of the home; daughter, Vickie Tammen and husband Troy of Russell, Kansas; brother, Tony Terhune of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; two sisters, Auggie Snow of Orland, California and Patty Owen of Sacramento, California; four grandchildren, Monica, Tami, Travis, and Katelynn; and two great grandchildren, Reed and Kylie.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.

John’s family will be conducted a private service at a later date.&nbsp; The family has selected cremation and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>John Raymond Terhune, 78, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.John was born May 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Alexius and Lena (Cira) McCarthy.He grew up in St. Louis until the age of 8 when his family moved to southern California.John was united in marriage to Pamela Carey on April 8, 1996 in Searcy, Arkansas.&nbsp; They made their home in Searcy for seven years before moving to northern California in 2002.&nbsp; Then in 2012 they moved to Russell.John was a Fabricator with Consolidated Freight Ways, that changed names to Conway Freight Ways and later called XPO Logistic.&nbsp; He attended the United Methodist Church in Arkansas.&nbsp; He enjoyed working and tinkering with wood crafts.John’s surviving family include his wife of 23 years, Pam of the home; daughter, Vickie Tammen and husband Troy of Russell, Kansas; brother, Tony Terhune of Oak Ridge, Tennessee; two sisters, Auggie Snow of Orland, California and Patty Owen of Sacramento, California; four grandchildren, Monica, Tami, Travis, and Katelynn; and two great grandchildren, Reed and Kylie.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.John’s family will be conducted a private service at a later date.&nbsp; The family has selected cremation and no visitation will be held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

John Raymond Terhune

Connie Sue Goeckel, 68, passed away December 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born May 13, 1951 in Larned, the daughter of Charles D. and 
Ruth Darlene Martin Barker.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
waitress, cleaned houses and was the secretary for J&amp;C Electric.

She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Larned.

On November 11, 1995 she married Jerry Goeckel in Larned.&nbsp; He survives.

Other survivors include: son, Danny (Linda) Ramey, Larned, KS; 
daughter, Michelle (Steve) Seeman, Larned, KS; step son, Ben Goeckel, 
Washington, KS; step daughter, Holly (Mike) Brungardt, Blue Rapids, KS; 
brother, Freddie (Anita) Barker, Larned, KS; twelve grandchildren and 
twenty-three great grandchildren and one in the oven.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lorie Lee Ramey.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Father Mark Cowell presiding.&nbsp; Friends 
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday with family 
present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp; Inurnment 
will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Connie S. Goeckel Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Connie Sue Goeckel, 68, passed away December 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.She was born May 13, 1951 in Larned, the daughter of Charles D. and 
Ruth Darlene Martin Barker.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
waitress, cleaned houses and was the secretary for J&amp;C Electric.She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Larned.On November 11, 1995 she married Jerry Goeckel in Larned.&nbsp; He survives.Other survivors include: son, Danny (Linda) Ramey, Larned, KS; 
daughter, Michelle (Steve) Seeman, Larned, KS; step son, Ben Goeckel, 
Washington, KS; step daughter, Holly (Mike) Brungardt, Blue Rapids, KS; 
brother, Freddie (Anita) Barker, Larned, KS; twelve grandchildren and 
twenty-three great grandchildren and one in the oven.She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lorie Lee Ramey.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Father Mark Cowell presiding.&nbsp; Friends 
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday with family 
present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp; Inurnment 
will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Connie S. Goeckel Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Connie Sue Goeckel

John J. Kaiser, 85, of Downs, KS passed away on Monday, December 16, 
2019 at the Downs Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Downs, KS. &nbsp;He was
 born in Gove County, KS on June 9, 1934 to the late Anna (Zerr) and 
Carl Kaiser. &nbsp;John was one of several children.

John went as far 8th grade leaving school to help his family 
farming.&nbsp; John married Carlyn Johnson and to this union, several 
children were born. &nbsp;He was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of
 Grainfield, KS.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Carlyn in 2005 and one son, Richard.

John is survived by a daughter:&nbsp;Janet (Tim) Parker of Downs, KS; son:
 Carl (Bonnie) Kaiser of Quinter, KS; 2 sisters: Agnes (Phil) Ziegler of
 Hutchinson, KS; Tina Lieker of Oakley, KS; brother: Leo (Helen) Kaiser 
of Hutchinson, KS; 5 grandchildren &amp; 12 great-grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/notices/John-Kaiser">HERE</a> for service details.

John J. Kaiser, 85, of Downs, KS passed away on Monday, December 16, 
2019 at the Downs Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Downs, KS. &nbsp;He was
 born in Gove County, KS on June 9, 1934 to the late Anna (Zerr) and 
Carl Kaiser. &nbsp;John was one of several children.John went as far 8th grade leaving school to help his family 
farming.&nbsp; John married Carlyn Johnson and to this union, several 
children were born. &nbsp;He was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of
 Grainfield, KS.John was preceded in death by his wife, Carlyn in 2005 and one son, Richard.John is survived by a daughter:&nbsp;Janet (Tim) Parker of Downs, KS; son:
 Carl (Bonnie) Kaiser of Quinter, KS; 2 sisters: Agnes (Phil) Ziegler of
 Hutchinson, KS; Tina Lieker of Oakley, KS; brother: Leo (Helen) Kaiser 
of Hutchinson, KS; 5 grandchildren &amp; 12 great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/notices/John-Kaiser">HERE</a> for service details.

John J. Kaiser

Sylvester Anthony Bange, 88, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 
at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born July 24, 1931, in 
rural Thomas County, KS, to Joseph and Anna (Schwarz) Bange. Sylvester 
graduated in 1948 from Hoxie High School. He served in the United States
 Army from 1953-1955. He farmed and ranched for many years near Menlo, 
KS and worked at Wal-Mart, in Colby, as a people greeter, from 2005 
through January, 2019 On September 26, 1970, Sylvester married Rosemary 
Rehmer. Sylvester was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Colby
 and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2647. 
He was also a member of the American Legion Post #363 and the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program. 


Sylvester was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rosemary; brothers,
 Vincent and Raymond Bange; sisters, Agnes Bange and Barbara Rietcheck; 
sister-in-law Frances Bange and brother-in-law Walter Meitl. 


He is survived by his son Christopher (Vicky, of Rexford; 
grandchildren, Rebecca (Jonathan) Butler, Clayton Bange, Hannah Bange 
and Jordyn Bange and great grandchildren, Harper Ann and Jaxon Dean; 
brother Edward Bange, of Garden City, KS; sisters, Rosella Meitl, of 
Oberlin, KS and Mildred (Dennis) Hill, of Great Bend, KS and 
brother-in-law Al Rietcheck, of Hoxie, KS. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in 
the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sylvester Bange 
Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Sylvester Anthony Bange, 88, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 
at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born July 24, 1931, in 
rural Thomas County, KS, to Joseph and Anna (Schwarz) Bange. Sylvester 
graduated in 1948 from Hoxie High School. He served in the United States
 Army from 1953-1955. He farmed and ranched for many years near Menlo, 
KS and worked at Wal-Mart, in Colby, as a people greeter, from 2005 
through January, 2019 On September 26, 1970, Sylvester married Rosemary 
Rehmer. Sylvester was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Colby
 and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2647. 
He was also a member of the American Legion Post #363 and the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program. 
Sylvester was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rosemary; brothers,
 Vincent and Raymond Bange; sisters, Agnes Bange and Barbara Rietcheck; 
sister-in-law Frances Bange and brother-in-law Walter Meitl. 
He is survived by his son Christopher (Vicky, of Rexford; 
grandchildren, Rebecca (Jonathan) Butler, Clayton Bange, Hannah Bange 
and Jordyn Bange and great grandchildren, Harper Ann and Jaxon Dean; 
brother Edward Bange, of Garden City, KS; sisters, Rosella Meitl, of 
Oberlin, KS and Mildred (Dennis) Hill, of Great Bend, KS and 
brother-in-law Al Rietcheck, of Hoxie, KS. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in 
the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sylvester Bange 
Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Sylvester Anthony Bange

Reggie L. Pywell, age 64, of Wichita (formerly of Plainville, passed 
away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical 
Center, Wichita.

Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.&nbsp; Services will take place in Plainville, Kansas.

Reggie L. Pywell, age 64, of Wichita (formerly of Plainville, passed 
away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical 
Center, Wichita.Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.&nbsp; Services will take place in Plainville, Kansas.

Reggie L. Pywell

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Staab, age 88 of La Crosse, passed away on January
 1, 2020 at the Locust Grove Village Nursing Home in La Crosse. Betty 
was born on November 8, 1931 to Alex and Evelyn (Bieker) Koerner in 
Hays, Kansas. She grew up near Hays where she attended school and later 
met and married Gerald Staab on April 29, 1952 at the St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Hays. Betty and Gerald moved to Plainville in 1955 
and to this union, Mary, Jerry, Cindy, and Debra were born.


Betty assisted her husband in operating the Montgomery Ward Catalog 
Store. She stayed busy with the store, as well as raising her family, 
and assisting with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Betty was an active
 member in her church; she was a past President of the Ladies Guild, and
 served on the funeral committee. 


Betty was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and deep love.  She
 gave us a daily example of trusting in God and taking care of one 
another.  Her legacy will live on for generations to come because she 
showed us that truly, “The greatest of these is love.”


She is survived by her children, Mary (Dave) Van Schuyver of 
Plainville, Jerry (Bonnie) Staab of Plainville, Cindy (Rob) Ross of 
Plainville, and Debra Meyers 


and significant other Doug of Plainville; eleven grandchildren, 
Ryan, Scott (Jennifer, Todd, Angie (Wayne, Tyler (Amy, Carrie, Holly 
(Luke, T.J. (Tara, Adam (Jennifer, Kelsey (Reagan, and Cassandra 
(Matt); and twenty great-grandchildren, Brennan, Kaiden, Brooklyn, 
Chayse, Madden, Kelby, Kaylee, Ayvre, Ava, Rylen, Addison, Hayden, Sam, 
Corbyn, Abigail, Kane, Eliza, Eli, Daxton, and Jovie.


Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Evelyn Koerner; 
husband, Gerald Staab; infant daughter, Betty Staab; brother, Ervin 
Koerner; and grandchildren, Brent and Scott Van Schuyver.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with a
 burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. A visitation 
will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM 
with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3:00 PM. The visitation will be moved to 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
Rosary at 7:00 PM.


Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Locust 
Grove Village Nursing Home, or Solomon Valley ARC Larks and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663.

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 </figure>Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Staab, age 88 of La Crosse, passed away on January
 1, 2020 at the Locust Grove Village Nursing Home in La Crosse. Betty 
was born on November 8, 1931 to Alex and Evelyn (Bieker) Koerner in 
Hays, Kansas. She grew up near Hays where she attended school and later 
met and married Gerald Staab on April 29, 1952 at the St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Hays. Betty and Gerald moved to Plainville in 1955 
and to this union, Mary, Jerry, Cindy, and Debra were born.
Betty assisted her husband in operating the Montgomery Ward Catalog 
Store. She stayed busy with the store, as well as raising her family, 
and assisting with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Betty was an active
 member in her church; she was a past President of the Ladies Guild, and
 served on the funeral committee. 
Betty was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and deep love. She
 gave us a daily example of trusting in God and taking care of one 
another. Her legacy will live on for generations to come because she 
showed us that truly, “The greatest of these is love.”
She is survived by her children, Mary (Dave) Van Schuyver of 
Plainville, Jerry (Bonnie) Staab of Plainville, Cindy (Rob) Ross of 
Plainville, and Debra Meyers 
and significant other Doug of Plainville; eleven grandchildren, 
Ryan, Scott (Jennifer, Todd, Angie (Wayne, Tyler (Amy, Carrie, Holly 
(Luke, T.J. (Tara, Adam (Jennifer, Kelsey (Reagan, and Cassandra 
(Matt); and twenty great-grandchildren, Brennan, Kaiden, Brooklyn, 
Chayse, Madden, Kelby, Kaylee, Ayvre, Ava, Rylen, Addison, Hayden, Sam, 
Corbyn, Abigail, Kane, Eliza, Eli, Daxton, and Jovie.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Evelyn Koerner; 
husband, Gerald Staab; infant daughter, Betty Staab; brother, Ervin 
Koerner; and grandchildren, Brent and Scott Van Schuyver.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with a
 burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. A visitation 
will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM 
with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3:00 PM. The visitation will be moved to 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
Rosary at 7:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Locust 
Grove Village Nursing Home, or Solomon Valley ARC Larks and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663.

Elizabeth 'Betty' Jane Staab

Donna June Hopper, age 83, died January 1, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on July 8, 1936 in Ness County, Kansas the daughter of 
Jacob and Lucy (Schoendaller) Munch.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on 
Monday, January 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be on Sunday, 
January 5, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.&nbsp; Viewing at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

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 </figure>Donna June Hopper, age 83, died January 1, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on July 8, 1936 in Ness County, Kansas the daughter of 
Jacob and Lucy (Schoendaller) Munch.Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on 
Monday, January 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be on Sunday, 
January 5, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.&nbsp; Viewing at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

Donna June Hopper

O.Z. Bizzell, age 87 formerly of Hays, KS passed away December 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.


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

O.Z. Bizzell, age 87 formerly of Hays, KS passed away December 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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