Alan Helget, 72, Hays, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.

He was born March 17, 1947 to Andrew and Sophie (Hammerschmidt) Helget, in Hays.&nbsp; He was a graduate from Hays High School (1965).

He married Janice (Rome) Helget on December 28, 1970 in Victoria.&nbsp; He served in the US Navy for 13 years.&nbsp; He retired from Fort Hays State University Grounds Department in 2009 after 25 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed his corvette and was an avid animal lover.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Hays KS; two daughters: Shannon Weber and husband, Rod, St. George, KS; and Stacy Budig and companion, Aaron Pflaum, Hays, KS; three grandchildren: Ryan Weber and wife, Brittany, Auburn, KS; Brandon Weber, Manhattan, KS; and Morgan Budig, Hays, KS; one great-grandchild, Riley Weber; and two sisters: Dorothy Waldschmidt, Ellis, KS; and Delores Dreiling, Hays, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Janie Urban.

Services will be on Saturday January 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS with a memorial visitation beginning at 10:00 AM and a VFW Rosary at 10:30 AM all at the Funeral Home.&nbsp; Inurnment, inclusive of Military Honors, will follow the services in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Alan Helget, 72, Hays, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.He was born March 17, 1947 to Andrew and Sophie (Hammerschmidt) Helget, in Hays.&nbsp; He was a graduate from Hays High School (1965).He married Janice (Rome) Helget on December 28, 1970 in Victoria.&nbsp; He served in the US Navy for 13 years.&nbsp; He retired from Fort Hays State University Grounds Department in 2009 after 25 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed his corvette and was an avid animal lover.Survivors include his wife of the home, Hays KS; two daughters: Shannon Weber and husband, Rod, St. George, KS; and Stacy Budig and companion, Aaron Pflaum, Hays, KS; three grandchildren: Ryan Weber and wife, Brittany, Auburn, KS; Brandon Weber, Manhattan, KS; and Morgan Budig, Hays, KS; one great-grandchild, Riley Weber; and two sisters: Dorothy Waldschmidt, Ellis, KS; and Delores Dreiling, Hays, KS.He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Janie Urban.Services will be on Saturday January 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS with a memorial visitation beginning at 10:00 AM and a VFW Rosary at 10:30 AM all at the Funeral Home.&nbsp; Inurnment, inclusive of Military Honors, will follow the services in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Humane Society of the High Plains.Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes.com

Alan Helget

Norma Hayes, 96, passed away Saturday, December 28, 
2019, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth, KS. Norma Louise Hayes 
was born November 12, 1923 in Stockton, KS to Ira and Charlotte (Bird) 
Hazen.

Norma married John Ward Hayes in Mankato, KS on 
September 26, 1948. They were married 47 years until his death in 1993. 
She and Ward raised six children working a farm and ranch operation 
until their retirement in 1989. During these years, Norma sewed and 
cooked for her family, drove a truck during wheat harvest, worked as 
head cook at USD 269 Palco, KS and baked and decorated wedding cakes. 
She was a member of Ogallah Christian Church, in Ogallah, KS; Red Line 
Church of God in Palco; and First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth. 
She will be fondly remembered for her good natured laugh and beautiful 
quilts which she made for each grandchild. She showed gracious 
hospitality – there was always space at her table for whoever showed up 
unannounced.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Ward; brothers, Duane and Sherman; sisters, Mary Ruth and Myrtle Maxine;
 and grandson, Glen Hayes. She is survived by her children, Dan (Marcia)
 Hayes of Smithville, MO, Kathy (Jerry) Francisco of Fort Worth, TX, 
Doug (Tadhi) Hayes of Amarillo, TX, Steve (Peggy) Hayes of Stafford, KS,
 Greg (Brynda) Hayes of Ellsworth, and Mark (Debbie) Hayes of El Dorado,
 KS; 17 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great 
grandchildren.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth.

Burial: 3:00 p.m., Friday at the Morlan&nbsp;Township Cemetery in Graham County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners 
Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS
 67439.

Norma Hayes, 96, passed away Saturday, December 28, 
2019, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth, KS. Norma Louise Hayes 
was born November 12, 1923 in Stockton, KS to Ira and Charlotte (Bird) 
Hazen.Norma married John Ward Hayes in Mankato, KS on 
September 26, 1948. They were married 47 years until his death in 1993. 
She and Ward raised six children working a farm and ranch operation 
until their retirement in 1989. During these years, Norma sewed and 
cooked for her family, drove a truck during wheat harvest, worked as 
head cook at USD 269 Palco, KS and baked and decorated wedding cakes. 
She was a member of Ogallah Christian Church, in Ogallah, KS; Red Line 
Church of God in Palco; and First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth. 
She will be fondly remembered for her good natured laugh and beautiful 
quilts which she made for each grandchild. She showed gracious 
hospitality – there was always space at her table for whoever showed up 
unannounced.Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Ward; brothers, Duane and Sherman; sisters, Mary Ruth and Myrtle Maxine;
 and grandson, Glen Hayes. She is survived by her children, Dan (Marcia)
 Hayes of Smithville, MO, Kathy (Jerry) Francisco of Fort Worth, TX, 
Doug (Tadhi) Hayes of Amarillo, TX, Steve (Peggy) Hayes of Stafford, KS,
 Greg (Brynda) Hayes of Ellsworth, and Mark (Debbie) Hayes of El Dorado,
 KS; 17 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great 
grandchildren.Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth.Burial: 3:00 p.m., Friday at the Morlan&nbsp;Township Cemetery in Graham County.Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners 
Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS
 67439.

Norma Hayes

Former Phillipsburg resident Ruth Ann Miller passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, MO at the age of 89.

She was born December 11, 1930 to Edwin J. and Freida (Hoffman) Merklein.

She was united in marriage to Virgil E. Miller on August 17, 1949 in Stuttgart, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 19, 2016.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Evans Mucke of Liberty, MO, four grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, KS, with Pastors Lee Bennight and Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; A private inurnment will take place at a later date in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 3rd&nbsp;at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd&nbsp;Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

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

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 </figure>Former Phillipsburg resident Ruth Ann Miller passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, MO at the age of 89.She was born December 11, 1930 to Edwin J. and Freida (Hoffman) Merklein.She was united in marriage to Virgil E. Miller on August 17, 1949 in Stuttgart, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 19, 2016.Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Evans Mucke of Liberty, MO, four grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, KS, with Pastors Lee Bennight and Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; A private inurnment will take place at a later date in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 3rd&nbsp;at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd&nbsp;Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>

Ruth Ann Miller

Sharon Springs resident Justin Michael Clermont, 41, passed away unexpectedly at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.

Justin was born on May 16, 1978 in McCook, Neb., to Charles Adrian and Virginia Lee (Baumfalk) Clermont.&nbsp; He was one of seven children.&nbsp; Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Hays, where he attended high school.&nbsp; Justin worked for Best Radiator in Hays as a welder until he moved to Sharon Springs where he enjoyed many job titles working at Hills Trash Pickup.&nbsp;

Justin met Tessa Hatfield and shortly after became engaged.&nbsp; He moved to Sharon Springs with his daughter where they built the life he loved.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Justin loved his family and made every effort to make sure they all knew. HIs pride and joy was always his children.&nbsp; You could find Justin doing many things outside like fishing with family, golfing with the boys and their 3 random golf clubs, or hiking with the family.&nbsp; He had weekly movie dates with his love and daughters who always choose to sit with him and not their friends. He loved watching the Chiefs play football. He loved to visit his Mema in Hays eating all kinds of good food and of course watching some TV. He would always enjoy a cold bud light with his brothers.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death were his father, his maternal grandparents and a nephew Derrick Hagan.

He is survived by his mother Virginia Clermont of Hays,&nbsp; KS, his fiancé Tessa Hatfield of Sharon Springs, KS, two sons Dusty Clermont and Dylan Clermont of Hays, KS; three daughters Aspen Jones, Jazzman Jones and Dayla Clermont all of Sharon Springs, KS and a bonus daughter Olivia Laporte of Hays, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by two brothers Scott Clermont of Hays, KS and Bryan Clermont of Greeley, CO; four sisters Vicki,&nbsp; Deb Witt (Clinton) of Lexington, NE, Cherie “Cookie” (Brian) Schmidt of Hays, KS and Jody Hagan (Dennie) of Hays, KS, best friend Bryan Anshultz, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Justin Clermont Memorial Fund to be used for his Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Sharon Springs resident Justin Michael Clermont, 41, passed away unexpectedly at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.Justin was born on May 16, 1978 in McCook, Neb., to Charles Adrian and Virginia Lee (Baumfalk) Clermont.&nbsp; He was one of seven children.&nbsp; Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Hays, where he attended high school.&nbsp; Justin worked for Best Radiator in Hays as a welder until he moved to Sharon Springs where he enjoyed many job titles working at Hills Trash Pickup.&nbsp;Justin met Tessa Hatfield and shortly after became engaged.&nbsp; He moved to Sharon Springs with his daughter where they built the life he loved.&nbsp; &nbsp;Justin loved his family and made every effort to make sure they all knew. HIs pride and joy was always his children.&nbsp; You could find Justin doing many things outside like fishing with family, golfing with the boys and their 3 random golf clubs, or hiking with the family.&nbsp; He had weekly movie dates with his love and daughters who always choose to sit with him and not their friends. He loved watching the Chiefs play football. He loved to visit his Mema in Hays eating all kinds of good food and of course watching some TV. He would always enjoy a cold bud light with his brothers.&nbsp;Preceding him in death were his father, his maternal grandparents and a nephew Derrick Hagan.He is survived by his mother Virginia Clermont of Hays,&nbsp; KS, his fiancé Tessa Hatfield of Sharon Springs, KS, two sons Dusty Clermont and Dylan Clermont of Hays, KS; three daughters Aspen Jones, Jazzman Jones and Dayla Clermont all of Sharon Springs, KS and a bonus daughter Olivia Laporte of Hays, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by two brothers Scott Clermont of Hays, KS and Bryan Clermont of Greeley, CO; four sisters Vicki,&nbsp; Deb Witt (Clinton) of Lexington, NE, Cherie “Cookie” (Brian) Schmidt of Hays, KS and Jody Hagan (Dennie) of Hays, KS, best friend Bryan Anshultz, and many nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Justin Clermont Memorial Fund to be used for his Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Justin Michael Clermont

Phillipsburg resident Dennis B. Horn passed away Monday, December 
30, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the 
age of 77.

He was born January 24, 1942 in Phillips County the son of Albert and Ethel (Inman) Horn.

Dennis was united in marriage to Carol K. Portenier on December 31, 1961 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Randall of Phillipsburg and Darin 
of McPherson; three daughters, Teresa Groff of Imperial, NE, Christina 
Wilhelms of Jacksonville, FL and Sheila Niblock of Phillipsburg; 17 
grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends for 
visitation from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or American Lung Association.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Dennis B. Horn passed away Monday, December 
30, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the 
age of 77.He was born January 24, 1942 in Phillips County the son of Albert and Ethel (Inman) Horn.Dennis was united in marriage to Carol K. Portenier on December 31, 1961 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include two sons, Randall of Phillipsburg and Darin 
of McPherson; three daughters, Teresa Groff of Imperial, NE, Christina 
Wilhelms of Jacksonville, FL and Sheila Niblock of Phillipsburg; 17 
grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends for 
visitation from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that evening.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or American Lung Association.

Dennis B. Horn

Adolph Flax, age 77, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born
 August 14, 1942 to Rudolph Sr. and Regina (Augustine) Flax in Arnold, 
KS.

Adolph graduated from Arnold High School.&nbsp; On September 30, 1961, he 
was united in marriage to Norma Nemechek in WaKeeney, KS, and together 
they had 6 children. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even after 
his physical limitations prevented him from doing the work himself, he 
would often ride along in the truck and continue to be involved with the
 harvest and cattle. Adolph was a devout Catholic, a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, and an avid fan of the 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, as well as the University of Kansas 
Jayhawks and Wichita State. He enjoyed listening to the classic country 
of David Church and polka music. He loved attending his children’s and 
grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events.

Adolph is survived by his wife of 58 years; sons Randy (Ruby) Flax of
 Salina, KS, Roger Flax and Gerald Flax of WaKeeney, and Brian Flax of 
Hays, KS; daughters Diana Middleswart of Parsons, KS and Paula (Jeff) 
Fisher of Goodland, KS; grandchildren Crystina Jones and Erin Flax of 
Salina, Caleb Flax, Leah (Cody) Crossland, and Shaylee Flax of WaKeeney,
 Jared Dechant and Evan Dechant of Topeka, KS, Riley Flax of Hays, Tyler
 Fisher of Great Bend, KS, and Braden Fisher, Dani Fisher, and Ryan 
Fisher of Goodland; great-grandchildren Tatum Flax, Addison Crossland, 
and Callan Crossland of WaKeeney; brother Robert (Janice) Flax of 
Salina; and sister Dorothy Jacobs of Hays.

Adolph is preceded in death by both parents; two brothers Rudolph 
“Rudy” Flax Jr. and Werner Flax; sister Virginia Flax; and nephews 
Steven, Michael and Jeffrey Flax.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020,
 at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will be at the 
church cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2020, with a
 parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt Funeral 
Home, WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Christ 
the King Catholic Church, Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation, or 
Masses. Contributions to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Adolph Flax, age 77, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born
 August 14, 1942 to Rudolph Sr. and Regina (Augustine) Flax in Arnold, 
KS.Adolph graduated from Arnold High School.&nbsp; On September 30, 1961, he 
was united in marriage to Norma Nemechek in WaKeeney, KS, and together 
they had 6 children. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even after 
his physical limitations prevented him from doing the work himself, he 
would often ride along in the truck and continue to be involved with the
 harvest and cattle. Adolph was a devout Catholic, a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, and an avid fan of the 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, as well as the University of Kansas 
Jayhawks and Wichita State. He enjoyed listening to the classic country 
of David Church and polka music. He loved attending his children’s and 
grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events.Adolph is survived by his wife of 58 years; sons Randy (Ruby) Flax of
 Salina, KS, Roger Flax and Gerald Flax of WaKeeney, and Brian Flax of 
Hays, KS; daughters Diana Middleswart of Parsons, KS and Paula (Jeff) 
Fisher of Goodland, KS; grandchildren Crystina Jones and Erin Flax of 
Salina, Caleb Flax, Leah (Cody) Crossland, and Shaylee Flax of WaKeeney,
 Jared Dechant and Evan Dechant of Topeka, KS, Riley Flax of Hays, Tyler
 Fisher of Great Bend, KS, and Braden Fisher, Dani Fisher, and Ryan 
Fisher of Goodland; great-grandchildren Tatum Flax, Addison Crossland, 
and Callan Crossland of WaKeeney; brother Robert (Janice) Flax of 
Salina; and sister Dorothy Jacobs of Hays.Adolph is preceded in death by both parents; two brothers Rudolph 
“Rudy” Flax Jr. and Werner Flax; sister Virginia Flax; and nephews 
Steven, Michael and Jeffrey Flax.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020,
 at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will be at the 
church cemetery.Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2020, with a
 parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt Funeral 
Home, WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Christ 
the King Catholic Church, Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation, or 
Masses. Contributions to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

Adolph Flax

Ralph Leonard Duell, 90, passed away Monday, December&nbsp;30, 2019, at 
the Salina Regional Hospital, following a short illness.&nbsp; He was the 
youngest child of Charles Cleveland Duell and Laura May (Thompson) 
Duell.&nbsp; He was born April 16, 1929 in the home of his grandparents, 
Thomas and Margaret (Coplen) Duell, at 1307 Broadway, Goodland.

Ralph grew up on the family farm, 17 miles north of Goodland.&nbsp; He 
attended country school in Cheyenne county two miles from their farm.&nbsp; 
He graduated from High School in Goodland in 1947.&nbsp; He made many 
life-long friends during his happy school days.&nbsp; He was a state finals 
wrestler in high school, losing only one match his senior year.&nbsp; In 1948
 he received a wrestling scholarship to Colorado A&amp;M (now CSU) in 
Fort Collins.&nbsp; He had a deep love for wrestling, and its lessons of 
preparedness and self-reliance, which he followed all of his life.&nbsp; He 
was well known throughout the area as an ambassador for wresting and 
volunteered over thirty years as a timekeeper for GHS.

Ralph, and brother Raymond, were early pioneers in soil conservation 
efforts in NW Kansas and Colorado.&nbsp; Together they built many of the 
first field terraces in the area.&nbsp; Ralph had a penchant for the work of 
soil and water conservation, and a desire to leave his land for the next
 generation in better condition than when he started.&nbsp; He served on the 
county Soil Conservation Board since its inception and received 
recognition for his leadership at the district level.&nbsp; Farming and 
ranching were his life and his love.

With his sister Margaret’s help, Ralph met the other love of his 
life, Wava Nadine Chadd, during their college years.&nbsp; They were married,
 July 30, 1950.&nbsp; That fall, they both began teaching in the Edson school
 district.&nbsp; He taught there and in country schools for five years, 
before devoting himself full-time to farming.&nbsp; Wava taught for over 
twenty-five years in the Edson and Goodland schools.

Ralph and Wava celebrated 67+ years of joyful marriage, each year 
falling further in love together.&nbsp; To their joy were born three 
children, Tom Duell (Mary, Tim Ault-Duell (Pat, and Kristi Duell (Dan 
Howard).&nbsp; Their lives were further blessed with grandchildren,&nbsp;Charlie 
Ault-Duell, Margi Ault-Duell (Hugo Perez Trejo, Laura Hushion (Quinn, 
and Travis Duell.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren,&nbsp;Solomon, Rosalee, Anouk, Sadie, 
and Sadie’s sister arriving in April!&nbsp; Ralph was preceded in death: by 
Wava; his parents; his brothers; and his sister.

Under his brother Lowell Duell’s teaching, Ralph learned to love 
playing the harmonica.&nbsp; Especially in his later years, he shared this 
talent with others.&nbsp; He brought many smiles to friends in church, family
 and caregivers.&nbsp; Even in his final week, he lifted the spirits of 
others with some gentle melodies to soothe their souls.&nbsp; Ralph loved 
education for children and youth, and always had an eye for what was 
best for the next generation.

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

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 </figure>Ralph Leonard Duell, 90, passed away Monday, December&nbsp;30, 2019, at 
the Salina Regional Hospital, following a short illness.&nbsp; He was the 
youngest child of Charles Cleveland Duell and Laura May (Thompson) 
Duell.&nbsp; He was born April 16, 1929 in the home of his grandparents, 
Thomas and Margaret (Coplen) Duell, at 1307 Broadway, Goodland.Ralph grew up on the family farm, 17 miles north of Goodland.&nbsp; He 
attended country school in Cheyenne county two miles from their farm.&nbsp; 
He graduated from High School in Goodland in 1947.&nbsp; He made many 
life-long friends during his happy school days.&nbsp; He was a state finals 
wrestler in high school, losing only one match his senior year.&nbsp; In 1948
 he received a wrestling scholarship to Colorado A&amp;M (now CSU) in 
Fort Collins.&nbsp; He had a deep love for wrestling, and its lessons of 
preparedness and self-reliance, which he followed all of his life.&nbsp; He 
was well known throughout the area as an ambassador for wresting and 
volunteered over thirty years as a timekeeper for GHS.Ralph, and brother Raymond, were early pioneers in soil conservation 
efforts in NW Kansas and Colorado.&nbsp; Together they built many of the 
first field terraces in the area.&nbsp; Ralph had a penchant for the work of 
soil and water conservation, and a desire to leave his land for the next
 generation in better condition than when he started.&nbsp; He served on the 
county Soil Conservation Board since its inception and received 
recognition for his leadership at the district level.&nbsp; Farming and 
ranching were his life and his love.With his sister Margaret’s help, Ralph met the other love of his 
life, Wava Nadine Chadd, during their college years.&nbsp; They were married,
 July 30, 1950.&nbsp; That fall, they both began teaching in the Edson school
 district.&nbsp; He taught there and in country schools for five years, 
before devoting himself full-time to farming.&nbsp; Wava taught for over 
twenty-five years in the Edson and Goodland schools.Ralph and Wava celebrated 67+ years of joyful marriage, each year 
falling further in love together.&nbsp; To their joy were born three 
children, Tom Duell (Mary, Tim Ault-Duell (Pat, and Kristi Duell (Dan 
Howard).&nbsp; Their lives were further blessed with grandchildren,&nbsp;Charlie 
Ault-Duell, Margi Ault-Duell (Hugo Perez Trejo, Laura Hushion (Quinn, 
and Travis Duell.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren,&nbsp;Solomon, Rosalee, Anouk, Sadie, 
and Sadie’s sister arriving in April!&nbsp; Ralph was preceded in death: by 
Wava; his parents; his brothers; and his sister.Under his brother Lowell Duell’s teaching, Ralph learned to love 
playing the harmonica.&nbsp; Especially in his later years, he shared this 
talent with others.&nbsp; He brought many smiles to friends in church, family
 and caregivers.&nbsp; Even in his final week, he lifted the spirits of 
others with some gentle melodies to soothe their souls.&nbsp; Ralph loved 
education for children and youth, and always had an eye for what was 
best for the next generation.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Ralph-Duell">HERE</a> for service details.

Ralph Leonard Duell

Bettie Marie Schielke, 77, of Colby, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at 
Hays Medical Center. 

She was born November 4, 1942, in Esbon, KS, to 
Ottis and Erma (Morris) Alldridge. Bettie married Dean Schielke on 
November 10, 1984, in Colby. She had worked at Careful Cleaners, Days 
Inn, Mr. C’s and Tom and Jerry’s. Bettie’s hobbies included yard work, 
tending to her flowers, bowling, crocheting, watching Jeopardy, and wood
 working with Dean. She enjoyed watching dirt track racing, her favorite
 teams, the Royals, Broncos, Chiefs (when they weren’t playing the 
Broncos) and K-State and her grandson, Clayton, ride bulls. Bettie 
especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. 


She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Stevens and Madilynn Stevens; five brothers and a sister.


She is survived by her husband Dean, of Colby; children, Brian (Terri) 
Kronvall, of Colby, Christine (Brian) Sewell, of Yuma, CO, Debbie 
(Anson) Panzner, of Dighton, KS, Pattie Stevens-Schielke, of Colby, 
Jason (Lacy) Stevens, of Colby, Gretchen (Donnie) Frevele, Pittsburg, KS
 and Darrell Schielke, Fort Collins, CO; sisters, Jean Oren, of Colby 
and Shirley Whitaker, of Thedford, NE; brothers-in-law, Elwin Schielke, 
of Colby and Elmar Schielke, of Colby; sister-in-law Marlys Alldredge, 
of Cherokee, IA; 17 grandchildren, Roy Kronvall, Mischel Bigham, Brandon
 Leth, Justin Leth, Brianna Wills, Blake Sowell, Clayton Appelhans, Ryan
 Stevens, Shay Hastings, Shawna Farber, Wade Hastings, Ryan Panzner, 
Myah Panzner, Brynnlee Stevens, Camie Frevele, Cassie Frevele and Amanda
 Schielke; 8 great-grandchildren, Urijah Hastings, Ellie Farber, Emma 
Farber, Mariah Kronvall, Helena Kronvall, Kylen Morgan, Jaxon Wills and 
Elliette Sowell and numerous nieces and nephews. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, 
also at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Citizens Foundation, 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>Bettie Marie Schielke, 77, of Colby, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at 
Hays Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1942, in Esbon, KS, to 
Ottis and Erma (Morris) Alldridge. Bettie married Dean Schielke on 
November 10, 1984, in Colby. She had worked at Careful Cleaners, Days 
Inn, Mr. C’s and Tom and Jerry’s. Bettie’s hobbies included yard work, 
tending to her flowers, bowling, crocheting, watching Jeopardy, and wood
 working with Dean. She enjoyed watching dirt track racing, her favorite
 teams, the Royals, Broncos, Chiefs (when they weren’t playing the 
Broncos) and K-State and her grandson, Clayton, ride bulls. Bettie 
especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Stevens and Madilynn Stevens; five brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her husband Dean, of Colby; children, Brian (Terri) 
Kronvall, of Colby, Christine (Brian) Sewell, of Yuma, CO, Debbie 
(Anson) Panzner, of Dighton, KS, Pattie Stevens-Schielke, of Colby, 
Jason (Lacy) Stevens, of Colby, Gretchen (Donnie) Frevele, Pittsburg, KS
 and Darrell Schielke, Fort Collins, CO; sisters, Jean Oren, of Colby 
and Shirley Whitaker, of Thedford, NE; brothers-in-law, Elwin Schielke, 
of Colby and Elmar Schielke, of Colby; sister-in-law Marlys Alldredge, 
of Cherokee, IA; 17 grandchildren, Roy Kronvall, Mischel Bigham, Brandon
 Leth, Justin Leth, Brianna Wills, Blake Sowell, Clayton Appelhans, Ryan
 Stevens, Shay Hastings, Shawna Farber, Wade Hastings, Ryan Panzner, 
Myah Panzner, Brynnlee Stevens, Camie Frevele, Cassie Frevele and Amanda
 Schielke; 8 great-grandchildren, Urijah Hastings, Ellie Farber, Emma 
Farber, Mariah Kronvall, Helena Kronvall, Kylen Morgan, Jaxon Wills and 
Elliette Sowell and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, 
also at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Citizens Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Bettie Marie Schielke

Elric “Rick” Alfred Tremblay, 91, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 
2019. 

He was born February 5, 1928, in Cloud County, KS, to Eli and 
Edmee (Bouley) Tremblay. Rick graduated from Concordia High School, then
 attended business school in Chillicothe, MO. On November 10, 1952, he 
married Patricia Morton at St.  Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, KS. Rick 
worked for the Union Pacific Rail Road, then joined the United States 
Army from 1950-1952. After his service he went back to work for the 
railroad until his retirement. Rick was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby and a third-degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering his time with RSVP, the Retired Senior
 Volunteer Program.  


Rick was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia; daughter 
Deborah Kay Tremblay and brothers, Sylveo and Melvin Tremblay. 


He is survived by his  son, Kevin (Joyce) of Hoxie; daughters, Karen 
(Ed) Rimmer, of Salina, Shelly (Jim) Harms, of Colby, and Lisa Johnson, 
of Salina; grandchildren, Kyle (Shayla) Tremblay, Wade (Amanda) 
Tremblay, Bret (Nicole) Tremblay, Thomas (Amy) Rimmer, Elizabeth 
(Elliott) Meckley, Justin Harms, Amanda (Chris) White, Tammy Johnson, 
Christina (Kenneth) Frank and Bryan (Tiffani) Johnson and twenty one 
great grandchildren. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 
January 4, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Elric Tremblay Memorial 
Fund, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

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 </figure>Elric “Rick” Alfred Tremblay, 91, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 
2019. He was born February 5, 1928, in Cloud County, KS, to Eli and 
Edmee (Bouley) Tremblay. Rick graduated from Concordia High School, then
 attended business school in Chillicothe, MO. On November 10, 1952, he 
married Patricia Morton at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, KS. Rick 
worked for the Union Pacific Rail Road, then joined the United States 
Army from 1950-1952. After his service he went back to work for the 
railroad until his retirement. Rick was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby and a third-degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering his time with RSVP, the Retired Senior
 Volunteer Program. 
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia; daughter 
Deborah Kay Tremblay and brothers, Sylveo and Melvin Tremblay. 
He is survived by his son, Kevin (Joyce) of Hoxie; daughters, Karen 
(Ed) Rimmer, of Salina, Shelly (Jim) Harms, of Colby, and Lisa Johnson, 
of Salina; grandchildren, Kyle (Shayla) Tremblay, Wade (Amanda) 
Tremblay, Bret (Nicole) Tremblay, Thomas (Amy) Rimmer, Elizabeth 
(Elliott) Meckley, Justin Harms, Amanda (Chris) White, Tammy Johnson, 
Christina (Kenneth) Frank and Bryan (Tiffani) Johnson and twenty one 
great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 
January 4, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Elric Tremblay Memorial 
Fund, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

Elric 'Rick' Alfred Tremblay

Herb E. Brewer, 56,&nbsp; passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home in Smith Center, KS.

Celebration
 of Herb's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at
 All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorials may be given to Herbert E.
 Brewer Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Herb E. Brewer, 56,&nbsp; passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home in Smith Center, KS.Celebration
 of Herb's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at
 All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorials may be given to Herbert E.
 Brewer Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Herb E. Brewer

Norbert J. "Jake" Roths, 91, passed away on December 31, 2019 at the 
Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. He was born on November 25,
 1928 in Ransom the son of Nick and Anna (Albers) Roths.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10:30 
a.m. at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom followed by burial in the St. 
Aloysius Cemetery, Ransom. Parish Vigil will be at the church on Friday,
 January 3, at 6:30 p.m. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on 
Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Aloysius Church or Family Choice.

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 </figure>Norbert J. "Jake" Roths, 91, passed away on December 31, 2019 at the 
Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. He was born on November 25,
 1928 in Ransom the son of Nick and Anna (Albers) Roths.Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10:30 
a.m. at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom followed by burial in the St. 
Aloysius Cemetery, Ransom. Parish Vigil will be at the church on Friday,
 January 3, at 6:30 p.m. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on 
Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Aloysius Church or Family Choice.

Norbert J. 'Jake' Roths

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald Kenneth Schwendener, 96, passed
 away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Sheridan County Hospital in 
Hoxie, KS.

He was born on February 27, 1923 in Abilene, KS to Edward F. and 
Estella (Sherwood) Schwendener.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He 
attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman County Community 
High School in 1941.

On October 1, 1944, Don married Elaine Rhoads in Goodland.&nbsp; To this union, two daughters Janice and Donna were born.

Don was a farmer his entire life.&nbsp; He was a member of the Goodland 
United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Goodland Elks Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Elaine, three sisters; Esther Malstrom, Vida Moses and Ruth Kreuzer.

He is survived by his two daughters Janice Nemechek and Donna Hall 
both of Goodland, KS, one sister Verda Simms of Easton, PA, three 
grandchildren; Curtis (Julie) Nemechek of Holcomb, KS, Rhonda (Dean) 
McIntosh of Amarillo, TX and Janet (Dustin) Downie of Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He
 is also survived by six great grandchildren; Dane (Miriam) McIntosh, 
Dayton McIntosh, Aubrey Downie, Nash Downie, Christopher Nemechek and 
Courtney Nemechek.

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

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald Kenneth Schwendener, 96, passed
 away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Sheridan County Hospital in 
Hoxie, KS.He was born on February 27, 1923 in Abilene, KS to Edward F. and 
Estella (Sherwood) Schwendener.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He 
attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman County Community 
High School in 1941.On October 1, 1944, Don married Elaine Rhoads in Goodland.&nbsp; To this union, two daughters Janice and Donna were born.Don was a farmer his entire life.&nbsp; He was a member of the Goodland 
United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Goodland Elks Club.Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Elaine, three sisters; Esther Malstrom, Vida Moses and Ruth Kreuzer.He is survived by his two daughters Janice Nemechek and Donna Hall 
both of Goodland, KS, one sister Verda Simms of Easton, PA, three 
grandchildren; Curtis (Julie) Nemechek of Holcomb, KS, Rhonda (Dean) 
McIntosh of Amarillo, TX and Janet (Dustin) Downie of Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He
 is also survived by six great grandchildren; Dane (Miriam) McIntosh, 
Dayton McIntosh, Aubrey Downie, Nash Downie, Christopher Nemechek and 
Courtney Nemechek.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Donald-Schwendener">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald K. Schwendener

Helen Irene (Bohnen) Prester, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital.

Helen was born January 
8, 1942 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Bode) 
Bohnen.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm north of Dorrance and graduated from 
Dorrance High School in 1960.

Helen was united in 
marriage to Leon G. Prester on March 22, 1962 at the St. Mary’s Catholic
 Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Monica 
and Mike.&nbsp; They made their home in Lawton, Oklahoma; Russell, Kansas; 
Kingman, Kansas and Salina, Kansas.

Helen was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children 


 Helen’s surviving family include her husband of 57 years, Leon of the home; 
daughter, Monica Jorden (Chris) of Salina, Kansas; son, Mike Prester 
(Angie) of Salina, Kansas; brother, Sonny Bohnen (Mary Lee) of Wilson, 
Kansas; sister, Rita Krause (Richard) of Russell, Kansas; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.&nbsp; Helen was preceded in 
death by her parents, sister Lucille Peirano and two infant sisters.

Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 
the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial of
 ashes will follow the Mass at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in 
Dorrance.&nbsp; The family selected cremation and no visitation will be 
held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Joseph Cemetery 
Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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8, 1942 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Bode) 
Bohnen.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm north of Dorrance and graduated from 
Dorrance High School in 1960.Helen was united in 
marriage to Leon G. Prester on March 22, 1962 at the St. Mary’s Catholic
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 Helen’s surviving family include her husband of 57 years, Leon of the home; 
daughter, Monica Jorden (Chris) of Salina, Kansas; son, Mike Prester 
(Angie) of Salina, Kansas; brother, Sonny Bohnen (Mary Lee) of Wilson, 
Kansas; sister, Rita Krause (Richard) of Russell, Kansas; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.&nbsp; Helen was preceded in 
death by her parents, sister Lucille Peirano and two infant sisters.Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 
the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial of
 ashes will follow the Mass at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in 
Dorrance.&nbsp; The family selected cremation and no visitation will be 
held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Joseph Cemetery 
Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Helen Irene (Bohnen) Prester

Lucas resident Lee Ann Herold passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at the Hays
 Medical Center in Hays at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born Sept. 24, 1947 
in Okemah, OK, the daughter of Fred &amp; Imo (Bowlin) Ryan.

Survivors include her husband Ray of the home; her son, Bill of 
Lucas; her daughter, Kelly Horn of Hays; one brother, Phil Ryan of 
Emmitt, ID; 6 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tues. Jan7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the 
United Methodist Church, Lucas, KS with Pastor Les Rye officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Lucas Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hays Medical Center, Via Christie Assisted Living or the Lucas Community Theater.

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 Medical Center in Hays at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born Sept. 24, 1947 
in Okemah, OK, the daughter of Fred &amp; Imo (Bowlin) Ryan.Survivors include her husband Ray of the home; her son, Bill of 
Lucas; her daughter, Kelly Horn of Hays; one brother, Phil Ryan of 
Emmitt, ID; 6 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tues. Jan7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the 
United Methodist Church, Lucas, KS with Pastor Les Rye officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Lucas Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the church.Memorial contributions may be made to the Hays Medical Center, Via Christie Assisted Living or the Lucas Community Theater.

Lee Ann Herold 

Augusta M. “Gustie” Gisick, 107, Bison, Kansas, died Monday, December
 30, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.



Mrs. Gisick was born April 18, 1912, in rural Bison, Kansas, the 
daughter of Emil and Caroline (Sette) Seuser.  She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.  A 1930 graduate of Bison High School, 
Bison, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife.



She was a member of the United Methodist Church, a former member of the 
United Methodist Women, and former member of the Joy Club, all of Bison,
 Kansas.  She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary, La 
Crosse, Kansas, a former past president of the State Garden Club, and a 
former 4-H leader.



On April 18, 1933, she married Ralph E. Gisick at the United Methodist 
rectory, Bison, Kansas.  He preceded her in death April 9, 2000.



Survivors include:  her granddaughter, Peggy Basgall (Mike, rural 
Bison, Kansas; her grandson, Kelly Jennings (Jennie, La Crosse, Kansas;
 six great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; one great 
great great  granddaughter; one nephew; and two nieces.



She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her only daughter, Betty Seuser; three brothers; and two sisters.



Church visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2020, from 1:00 P.M. to 1:50 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.



Funeral service will be Friday, January 3, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at the 
United Methodist Church Church, Bison, Kansas, with Lay Servant Ron 
Sandstrom officiating.  Interment will be in the Lone Star Cemetery, 
Bison, Kansas.



In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas, or the American Red Cross.



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.


Augusta M. “Gustie” Gisick, 107, Bison, Kansas, died Monday, December
 30, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Mrs. Gisick was born April 18, 1912, in rural Bison, Kansas, the 
daughter of Emil and Caroline (Sette) Seuser. She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas. A 1930 graduate of Bison High School, 
Bison, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, a former member of the 
United Methodist Women, and former member of the Joy Club, all of Bison,
 Kansas. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary, La 
Crosse, Kansas, a former past president of the State Garden Club, and a 
former 4-H leader.

On April 18, 1933, she married Ralph E. Gisick at the United Methodist 
rectory, Bison, Kansas. He preceded her in death April 9, 2000.

Survivors include: her granddaughter, Peggy Basgall (Mike, rural 
Bison, Kansas; her grandson, Kelly Jennings (Jennie, La Crosse, Kansas;
 six great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; one great 
great great granddaughter; one nephew; and two nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her only daughter, Betty Seuser; three brothers; and two sisters.

Church visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2020, from 1:00 P.M. to 1:50 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 3, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at the 
United Methodist Church Church, Bison, Kansas, with Lay Servant Ron 
Sandstrom officiating. Interment will be in the Lone Star Cemetery, 
Bison, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas, or the American Red Cross.

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.

Augusta M. 'Gustie' Gisick

Sister Rose Walters, CSA, formerly known as Sister Thomas More, died peacefully on December 15, 2019, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, WI.

Rose was born in Catherine, KS, on October 11, 1933, to Anthony Walters and Lidwina Polifka Walters. &nbsp;She had four sisters and six brothers.

Having initially attended Girls Catholic High in Hays, KS, Rose entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI, in 1952, and graduated from St. Agnes High School.&nbsp; She made her profession&nbsp;of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1955.

Sister Rose received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI; earned her MS in Education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; and was certified in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education by St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.&nbsp; Throughout her life Sister pursued further education to enhance and broaden her professional preparation. Sister Rose was an elementary school teacher for 25 years in WI, OH, and IN.&nbsp; She was also Assistant Principal at St. Henry School, Fort Wayne, IN for six years. She ministered as Pastoral Assistant in New Haven, IN; in Parish Administration in New Almelo, KS, for four years; and did Pastoral Ministry at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in Hays, KS. &nbsp;She served in Campus Ministry at Kansas State University for six years. &nbsp;Sister Rose was a Pastoral Minister at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Salina, KS, for 19 years.

In 2014 Sister Rose returned to Fond du Lac where she energetically engaged in numerous opportunities to volunteer.&nbsp; She offered the gift of presence, building personal relationships and encouraging people as they experienced times of critical need. Sister’s heart was drawn to those who were poor or marginalized.&nbsp; Her volunteer ministries included: tutor for Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Program; facilitator and mentor in the Getting Ahead Program sponsored by the St. Vincent De Paul Society; and spiritual care volunteer at Hospice Home of Hope. &nbsp;On a lighter side, Sister Rose was a devoted fan of her sports teams, the Kansas University Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Sister Rose was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lidwina Walters; her brothers Herbert, Delbert, Marvin, Daniel, Patrick; and her sister Dolores Giebler.

She is survived by her brother Thomas; her sisters Catherine Perino, Nettie Kuhn-Berdi and Sister Ann Walters, CSA; her nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; There will be a Prayer Service on Thursday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth Court and Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.&nbsp; The presider will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. &nbsp;Burial will take place at St. Catherine Cemetery, Catherine, KS, at a date to be determined.

Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, and to the staff of Hospice Hope, for their care of Sister Rose in the past months.

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 </figure>Sister Rose Walters, CSA, formerly known as Sister Thomas More, died peacefully on December 15, 2019, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, WI.Rose was born in Catherine, KS, on October 11, 1933, to Anthony Walters and Lidwina Polifka Walters. &nbsp;She had four sisters and six brothers.Having initially attended Girls Catholic High in Hays, KS, Rose entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI, in 1952, and graduated from St. Agnes High School.&nbsp; She made her profession&nbsp;of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1955.Sister Rose received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI; earned her MS in Education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; and was certified in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education by St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.&nbsp; Throughout her life Sister pursued further education to enhance and broaden her professional preparation. Sister Rose was an elementary school teacher for 25 years in WI, OH, and IN.&nbsp; She was also Assistant Principal at St. Henry School, Fort Wayne, IN for six years. She ministered as Pastoral Assistant in New Haven, IN; in Parish Administration in New Almelo, KS, for four years; and did Pastoral Ministry at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in Hays, KS. &nbsp;She served in Campus Ministry at Kansas State University for six years. &nbsp;Sister Rose was a Pastoral Minister at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Salina, KS, for 19 years.In 2014 Sister Rose returned to Fond du Lac where she energetically engaged in numerous opportunities to volunteer.&nbsp; She offered the gift of presence, building personal relationships and encouraging people as they experienced times of critical need. Sister’s heart was drawn to those who were poor or marginalized.&nbsp; Her volunteer ministries included: tutor for Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Program; facilitator and mentor in the Getting Ahead Program sponsored by the St. Vincent De Paul Society; and spiritual care volunteer at Hospice Home of Hope. &nbsp;On a lighter side, Sister Rose was a devoted fan of her sports teams, the Kansas University Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals.Sister Rose was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lidwina Walters; her brothers Herbert, Delbert, Marvin, Daniel, Patrick; and her sister Dolores Giebler.She is survived by her brother Thomas; her sisters Catherine Perino, Nettie Kuhn-Berdi and Sister Ann Walters, CSA; her nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; There will be a Prayer Service on Thursday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth Court and Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.&nbsp; The presider will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. &nbsp;Burial will take place at St. Catherine Cemetery, Catherine, KS, at a date to be determined.Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, and to the staff of Hospice Hope, for their care of Sister Rose in the past months.

Sister Rose Walters

Claudell - Merle "Ed" Swank Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Claudell - Merle "Ed" Swank Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Merle 'Ed' Swank Jr.

Stanley Edwin Sanders was born May 10, 1927, to Carl and Mattie Sanders. 
Stanley had one brother, Sidney Sanders.  He lived and worked on the 
family homestead outside of Harper, Kansas until he joined the Army Air 
force in 1945 and served in the Philippines. Stan married Jeannine 
Nelson in 1948 and they had 4 children together: Curtis, Stuart, Susan 
and Julie. 


Stan got his Bachelor's degree in Education and taught high school and 
coached for several years before selling pianos and organs for Nelson 
Music Co in Hutchinson, KS. Stan moved to Colby, KS in 1987 and worked 
in sales for his son-in–law at Roofmaster’s Roofing Co. In 2016, Stan 
moved to Prairie Senior Living Center where he enjoyed making everyone 
laugh. He died of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.


Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mattie Sanders; wife
 Joan Sanders; brother Sid Sanders; sister-in-law Beverly; son Stuart 
Sanders; step-son Stephen Moore, and step-daughter Sondra Moore.


He is survived by his children, Curt Sanders and wife Diane, of 
Hutchinson, KS, Susan Haines and husband Fred, of Colby, KS and Julie 
Ross and husband Robb, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Luke Haines and 
wife, Julisa, of Hays, KS, Jake Haines and wife Ashlee, of Colby, KS, 
Alex Haines and wife Amber, of Hays, KS, Jennie Reichert and husband, 
Eric, of Kansas City,  Jillian Miller and husband Kevin, of Wichita, KS,
 Riley Ross and wife Mindy, of Columbus, OH, Katie Schoenhoff and 
husband Mason, of Halstead, KS , and Kari Wilkie and husband Dennis, of 
Omaha, NE; great grandkids, Brianna Wissman, Madi Wiesner, Freddy 
Haines, Lewie, Mac, Levi and Morgan Haines, Camden and Payson Haines, 
Grant, Ella, Anna, Griffin and Augustus Miller, Addison, Georgia and 
Cole Reichert, Reagan, Ryder, Rachel and Roby Ross,  Kelsie, Madison, 
Cassidy, Boston, and Sterling Wilkie, Josslyn Schoenhoff; great-great 
grandchildren, Welker, Riggins and Baron Wissman; nephews, nieces, 
cousins and friends, too numerous to name.


Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the College 
Drive Assembly of God, Colby, KS, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Senior Living Center or the Multiple 
Sclerosis Society 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>Stanley Edwin Sanders was born May 10, 1927, to Carl and Mattie Sanders. 
Stanley had one brother, Sidney Sanders. He lived and worked on the 
family homestead outside of Harper, Kansas until he joined the Army Air 
force in 1945 and served in the Philippines. Stan married Jeannine 
Nelson in 1948 and they had 4 children together: Curtis, Stuart, Susan 
and Julie. 
Stan got his Bachelor's degree in Education and taught high school and 
coached for several years before selling pianos and organs for Nelson 
Music Co in Hutchinson, KS. Stan moved to Colby, KS in 1987 and worked 
in sales for his son-in–law at Roofmaster’s Roofing Co. In 2016, Stan 
moved to Prairie Senior Living Center where he enjoyed making everyone 
laugh. He died of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mattie Sanders; wife
 Joan Sanders; brother Sid Sanders; sister-in-law Beverly; son Stuart 
Sanders; step-son Stephen Moore, and step-daughter Sondra Moore.
He is survived by his children, Curt Sanders and wife Diane, of 
Hutchinson, KS, Susan Haines and husband Fred, of Colby, KS and Julie 
Ross and husband Robb, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Luke Haines and 
wife, Julisa, of Hays, KS, Jake Haines and wife Ashlee, of Colby, KS, 
Alex Haines and wife Amber, of Hays, KS, Jennie Reichert and husband, 
Eric, of Kansas City, Jillian Miller and husband Kevin, of Wichita, KS,
 Riley Ross and wife Mindy, of Columbus, OH, Katie Schoenhoff and 
husband Mason, of Halstead, KS , and Kari Wilkie and husband Dennis, of 
Omaha, NE; great grandkids, Brianna Wissman, Madi Wiesner, Freddy 
Haines, Lewie, Mac, Levi and Morgan Haines, Camden and Payson Haines, 
Grant, Ella, Anna, Griffin and Augustus Miller, Addison, Georgia and 
Cole Reichert, Reagan, Ryder, Rachel and Roby Ross, Kelsie, Madison, 
Cassidy, Boston, and Sterling Wilkie, Josslyn Schoenhoff; great-great 
grandchildren, Welker, Riggins and Baron Wissman; nephews, nieces, 
cousins and friends, too numerous to name.
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the College 
Drive Assembly of God, Colby, KS, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Senior Living Center or the Multiple 
Sclerosis Society and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Stanley Edwin Sanders

Donald (Don) Vernon Ellis, Belgrade, formerly of Rozel, Kansas passed
 away on December 20, 2019.&nbsp; He was born on March 4, 1936 at Nekoma, 
Kansas to Harry and Beulah Ellis.&nbsp; He was raised on a farm north of 
Rozel.&nbsp; Don attended a one room school house for the first six years, 
graduating from Rozel High School in May, 1953.&nbsp; In August, 1954, Don 
enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Korean War.&nbsp; Don was 
Honorably Discharged in 1956 with the rank of Corporal.

Don married Carol Willis in LaCrosse, Kansas, on May 28, 1957.&nbsp; Carol passed away on January 14, 2014.

Don was a retired truck driver.&nbsp; He served many rolls throughout his 
life, he was a farmer with his dad, a custom harvester, a father, a 
grandfather and the roll he cherished the most was a loving husband to 
Carol. &nbsp;He was a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity for four (4) years.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;His passion has always been hunting, camping and fishing.&nbsp; In the fall 
of 2019, at the age of 83, Don went for his last antelope hunt, killing 
two.&nbsp; Once again, he got in that last hunt that he never thought he 
would get to do.&nbsp; He was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 
#106 in Larned, Kansas, serving several terms as the Post Commander.&nbsp;

Don and Carol followed their lifelong dream of living in the 
mountains when they moved to Missoula, Montana in 1984.&nbsp; They lived in 
Missoula before moving to Belgrade, Montana to be closer to their 
daughter after Carol suffered a stroke.&nbsp; Don has resided in Belgrade, 
Montana, since October 2007.

Don is survived by his children, Don Jr. (Susan) – Youngsville, LA, 
Susie – Lake Charles, LA, LeAnna – Pawnee Rock, Kansas and Stacey 
(Scott) – Belgrade, MT.&nbsp; He has 7 grandchildren, Stephen (Dawn) Ellis, 
Shannon Ellis, Grant (Shannon) Unruh, Odie (Nicole) Unruh, Marci 
(Chance) Maes, Marcus Allen and Sadie Glaude.&nbsp; He has 11 Great 
Grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, Beau and Henry Ellis, Hailey and Gage 
Peterson, Brogan, Tristian and Ellis Unruh and Dahvon Pierce, Allen and 
Zayden Groff.&nbsp; Don is also survived by 2 special friends that he has 
always thought of as his own kids, Tommy and Kathy Fitch.&nbsp; Don is 
survived by a brother, Harry (Carolyn, Bozeman, Montana as well as two 
sisters, Judi Welch, Larned, Kansas and Sharilyn (Frank) Reifschneider, 
Wichita, Kansas, as well as his Brother-in-law Bob (Sue) Willis, 
Cookeville, Tennessee.&nbsp; He is survived by many nieces, nephews and 
cousins.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, parents, Harry and 
Beulah Ellis, in-laws, Harry Willis and Janet Smith, brothers, Leroy, 
Larry and Ed; brother-in-law Lynn Welch as well as sisters-in laws Donna
 Claney, Tiney Tharpe and Anna Johns.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 
p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Gene Price presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 2, 2020 with Family 
present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Military graveside rights to follow
 service with a reception at the VFW in Larned.&nbsp; Memorials may be made 
to Don Ellis Memorial Fund, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 
67550 or to the American Legion Auxiliary, Walter S. Chears Post 106.&nbsp; 
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Donald (Don) Vernon Ellis, Belgrade, formerly of Rozel, Kansas passed
 away on December 20, 2019.&nbsp; He was born on March 4, 1936 at Nekoma, 
Kansas to Harry and Beulah Ellis.&nbsp; He was raised on a farm north of 
Rozel.&nbsp; Don attended a one room school house for the first six years, 
graduating from Rozel High School in May, 1953.&nbsp; In August, 1954, Don 
enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Korean War.&nbsp; Don was 
Honorably Discharged in 1956 with the rank of Corporal.Don married Carol Willis in LaCrosse, Kansas, on May 28, 1957.&nbsp; Carol passed away on January 14, 2014.Don was a retired truck driver.&nbsp; He served many rolls throughout his 
life, he was a farmer with his dad, a custom harvester, a father, a 
grandfather and the roll he cherished the most was a loving husband to 
Carol. &nbsp;He was a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity for four (4) years.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;His passion has always been hunting, camping and fishing.&nbsp; In the fall 
of 2019, at the age of 83, Don went for his last antelope hunt, killing 
two.&nbsp; Once again, he got in that last hunt that he never thought he 
would get to do.&nbsp; He was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 
#106 in Larned, Kansas, serving several terms as the Post Commander.&nbsp;Don and Carol followed their lifelong dream of living in the 
mountains when they moved to Missoula, Montana in 1984.&nbsp; They lived in 
Missoula before moving to Belgrade, Montana to be closer to their 
daughter after Carol suffered a stroke.&nbsp; Don has resided in Belgrade, 
Montana, since October 2007.Don is survived by his children, Don Jr. (Susan) – Youngsville, LA, 
Susie – Lake Charles, LA, LeAnna – Pawnee Rock, Kansas and Stacey 
(Scott) – Belgrade, MT.&nbsp; He has 7 grandchildren, Stephen (Dawn) Ellis, 
Shannon Ellis, Grant (Shannon) Unruh, Odie (Nicole) Unruh, Marci 
(Chance) Maes, Marcus Allen and Sadie Glaude.&nbsp; He has 11 Great 
Grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, Beau and Henry Ellis, Hailey and Gage 
Peterson, Brogan, Tristian and Ellis Unruh and Dahvon Pierce, Allen and 
Zayden Groff.&nbsp; Don is also survived by 2 special friends that he has 
always thought of as his own kids, Tommy and Kathy Fitch.&nbsp; Don is 
survived by a brother, Harry (Carolyn, Bozeman, Montana as well as two 
sisters, Judi Welch, Larned, Kansas and Sharilyn (Frank) Reifschneider, 
Wichita, Kansas, as well as his Brother-in-law Bob (Sue) Willis, 
Cookeville, Tennessee.&nbsp; He is survived by many nieces, nephews and 
cousins.Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, parents, Harry and 
Beulah Ellis, in-laws, Harry Willis and Janet Smith, brothers, Leroy, 
Larry and Ed; brother-in-law Lynn Welch as well as sisters-in laws Donna
 Claney, Tiney Tharpe and Anna Johns.A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 
p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Gene Price presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 2, 2020 with Family 
present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Military graveside rights to follow
 service with a reception at the VFW in Larned.&nbsp; Memorials may be made 
to Don Ellis Memorial Fund, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 
67550 or to the American Legion Auxiliary, Walter S. Chears Post 106.&nbsp; 
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Donald (Don) Vernon Ellis

August 27, 1950 ~ December 29, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

August 27, 1950 ~ December 29, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Mary Humrich

April 16, 1929 ~ December 30, 2019

April 16, 1929 ~ December 30, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Ralph L. Duell

Logan resident Eric S. McClurg passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his 
home in rural Logan at the age of 70.&nbsp; He was born May 24, 1949 in 
Stockton, the son of Glen &amp; Pauline (Kemper) McClurg.

Survivors include his sons; Chad of Logan &amp; Kyle of Topeka; 2 
brothers, Frank of Logan &amp; Chuck of Hays &amp; 5 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tues. Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Logan Christian Church, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Logan Fire Dept.

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 </figure>Logan resident Eric S. McClurg passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his 
home in rural Logan at the age of 70.&nbsp; He was born May 24, 1949 in 
Stockton, the son of Glen &amp; Pauline (Kemper) McClurg.Survivors include his sons; Chad of Logan &amp; Kyle of Topeka; 2 
brothers, Frank of Logan &amp; Chuck of Hays &amp; 5 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tues. Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Logan Christian Church, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Logan Fire Dept.

Eric S. McClurg

Kathleen A. Strachan, 67, of Hays, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born Mays 26, 1952 in Hays to Gregory and Mildred (Hoff) Dechant. She graduated from Marian High School.

She had worked for the Good Samaritan Society, Hays and Fort Hays State University. She was an avid cat lover and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred Dechant of Hays; a son, Robert Strachan of Hays; a daughter, Lori Riedel of Plainville; two grandchildren, Deanna Riedel and Kayla Riedel as well as two great-grandchildren, Kaiser and Jacob Riedel.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Rosary service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="http://keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Kathleen A. Strachan, 67, of Hays, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born Mays 26, 1952 in Hays to Gregory and Mildred (Hoff) Dechant. She graduated from Marian High School.She had worked for the Good Samaritan Society, Hays and Fort Hays State University. She was an avid cat lover and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.She is survived by her mother, Mildred Dechant of Hays; a son, Robert Strachan of Hays; a daughter, Lori Riedel of Plainville; two grandchildren, Deanna Riedel and Kayla Riedel as well as two great-grandchildren, Kaiser and Jacob Riedel.She was preceded in death by her father.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Rosary service will be at 10:30 a.m.Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.Memorials are suggested to masses.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="http://keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Kathleen A. Strachan

Rodney Johnson, age 67, of Riley, KS passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Topeka.

Rodney Johnson, Riley, KS passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 67, at Stormont-Vail Health, Topeka, KS.

Rodney was born July 3, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Gladys 
(Gallison) Johnson. He attended school in Ellis and joined the Navy a 
few months before graduation. Rodney furthered his education in the Navy
 receiving his GED. Rodney served for three years aboard the USS Truckee
 (AO-147, a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy. Upon 
return from the military, Rodney worked in the oil fields then worked 
for the City of Manhattan, Manhattan, KS, in Parks and Recreation for 26
 years.

On April 4, 1981, he married Leana Rae Ebbert; they were together for 45 years and celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Rodney enjoyed hunting at Hamit Deer Camp, fishing, drones, 
motorcycle riding, knife making, flying kites, cook-offs, camping at 
Milford Lake, sunrises, sunsets and enjoying time antiquing with Leana.

Rodney is survived by his wife Leana; his mother Gladys; brothers, 
Randy Johnson (Rose) Ellis, Ronald Johnson (Lauree) Ellis; sister Rhonda
 (Monte) McKenzie, Minden, IA; brother-in-laws Kerry (Jolene) Ebbert, 
Ponca City, OK, Daryl (Peg) Ebbert, Liberty, MO; sister-in-law Monica 
Ebbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Rodney was preceded in death by his Father, nephew Jarrett Lee Johnson, and brother-in-law Kim Ebbert.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Funeral Service will follow at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the City of Manhattan, Parks,
 and Recreation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 
12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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 </figure>Rodney Johnson, age 67, of Riley, KS passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Topeka.Rodney Johnson, Riley, KS passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 67, at Stormont-Vail Health, Topeka, KS.Rodney was born July 3, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Gladys 
(Gallison) Johnson. He attended school in Ellis and joined the Navy a 
few months before graduation. Rodney furthered his education in the Navy
 receiving his GED. Rodney served for three years aboard the USS Truckee
 (AO-147, a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy. Upon 
return from the military, Rodney worked in the oil fields then worked 
for the City of Manhattan, Manhattan, KS, in Parks and Recreation for 26
 years.On April 4, 1981, he married Leana Rae Ebbert; they were together for 45 years and celebrated 38 years of marriage.Rodney enjoyed hunting at Hamit Deer Camp, fishing, drones, 
motorcycle riding, knife making, flying kites, cook-offs, camping at 
Milford Lake, sunrises, sunsets and enjoying time antiquing with Leana.Rodney is survived by his wife Leana; his mother Gladys; brothers, 
Randy Johnson (Rose) Ellis, Ronald Johnson (Lauree) Ellis; sister Rhonda
 (Monte) McKenzie, Minden, IA; brother-in-laws Kerry (Jolene) Ebbert, 
Ponca City, OK, Daryl (Peg) Ebbert, Liberty, MO; sister-in-law Monica 
Ebbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.Rodney was preceded in death by his Father, nephew Jarrett Lee Johnson, and brother-in-law Kim Ebbert.Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Funeral Service will follow at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to the City of Manhattan, Parks,
 and Recreation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 
12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Rodney Johnson

Reva Gale Lynd, a longtime resident of WaKeeney, KS, departed this 
life on December 20, 2019, at the age of 94 at the Trego County Lemke 
Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;

Reva was born to Monte and Inez (McKim) Poague on October 8, 1925, in
 Oakley, KS.&nbsp; At the age of 4 she moved with her family to WaKeeney.&nbsp; 
Reva graduated from Trego Community High School, and attended K-State in
 Manhattan, KS, for two years.&nbsp; She taught country school in Trego 
County one year.&nbsp; Reva married Marvin Lynd on September 4, 1946, at the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, and belonged to several clubs and
 organizations:&nbsp; Harmony Club, P.E.O., several bridge clubs, Boots and 
Saddle Club. She worked as a medical records librarian for nine years at
 the Trego County Lempke Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Reva loved playing the 
piano, reading, and writing.&nbsp;

Reva will be deeply missed by her husband, Marvin Lynd, of WaKeeney; 
her sister Janice Reeder of WaKeeney; her son Rex (Sue) Lynd of Fort 
Collins, CO; daughter Nancee (Jerry) Donker 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; Reva was preceded in death by her parents, and 
two brothers, Leighton and Lowell Poague.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Please check 
back soon for service time and date.&nbsp; 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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 </figure>Reva Gale Lynd, a longtime resident of WaKeeney, KS, departed this 
life on December 20, 2019, at the age of 94 at the Trego County Lemke 
Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;Reva was born to Monte and Inez (McKim) Poague on October 8, 1925, in
 Oakley, KS.&nbsp; At the age of 4 she moved with her family to WaKeeney.&nbsp; 
Reva graduated from Trego Community High School, and attended K-State in
 Manhattan, KS, for two years.&nbsp; She taught country school in Trego 
County one year.&nbsp; Reva married Marvin Lynd on September 4, 1946, at the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, and belonged to several clubs and
 organizations:&nbsp; Harmony Club, P.E.O., several bridge clubs, Boots and 
Saddle Club. She worked as a medical records librarian for nine years at
 the Trego County Lempke Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Reva loved playing the 
piano, reading, and writing.&nbsp;Reva will be deeply missed by her husband, Marvin Lynd, of WaKeeney; 
her sister Janice Reeder of WaKeeney; her son Rex (Sue) Lynd of Fort 
Collins, CO; daughter Nancee (Jerry) Donker 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; Reva was preceded in death by her parents, and 
two brothers, Leighton and Lowell Poague.&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Please check 
back soon for service time and date.&nbsp; 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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