Janice Arleene Winters, daughter of Tude and Naomi Robertson, was born 
July 13, 1927 at her grandparents’ home in Smith County, Kansas. She 
passed away January 13, 2020 in Norton, Kansas at the age of 92.


Janice moved with her parents to rural Decatur County in 1929, where
 she was raised along with her brother Robert, born in 1932. She 
attended school in Jennings, grades 1 through 10, and Decatur Community 
High School grades 11 and 12; graduating in 1945. Janice was very active
 in music in school – instrumental, vocal, and as an accompanist. Early 
on in high school she was an accomplished seamstress. After graduation, 
she went on to attend and graduate from Stewart Beauty Academy in 
Topeka, December 1945. 


Janice married “Chiz” Ruzicka April 17, 1946 in Oberlin and moved to
 Tarona, CA, later returning to Oberlin to live until 1958 when they 
moved to Pratt, KS, where Janice worked as an instructor at the Beauty 
Academy. Chiz passed away as a result of an accident in 1964. 


Janice married Gary Winters in Pratt on July 16, 1966. They resided 
in Pratt, Liberal, and Grand Junction. After Gary’s death in 2000, 
Janice moved to her childhood farm home near Jennings. 


Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Tude and Naomi; 
husbands, Chiz and Gary; brother, “Smokey” Robertson; daughter and 
son-in-law, Kandye and Chris Schmidt; grandson, Nick Schmidt; 
son-in-law, Ron Bodfield and great-grandson, Camden King. She is 
survived by her daughters: Sharyn Bodfield of Oberlin, Sandy (John) 
Weigel of Oberlin, Kay (Bill) Mitchusson of Bastrop, TX; 8 
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandsons. 


Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Janice Winters Memorial Fund. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Janice Arleene Winters, daughter of Tude and Naomi Robertson, was born 
July 13, 1927 at her grandparents’ home in Smith County, Kansas. She 
passed away January 13, 2020 in Norton, Kansas at the age of 92.
Janice moved with her parents to rural Decatur County in 1929, where
 she was raised along with her brother Robert, born in 1932. She 
attended school in Jennings, grades 1 through 10, and Decatur Community 
High School grades 11 and 12; graduating in 1945. Janice was very active
 in music in school – instrumental, vocal, and as an accompanist. Early 
on in high school she was an accomplished seamstress. After graduation, 
she went on to attend and graduate from Stewart Beauty Academy in 
Topeka, December 1945. 
Janice married “Chiz” Ruzicka April 17, 1946 in Oberlin and moved to
 Tarona, CA, later returning to Oberlin to live until 1958 when they 
moved to Pratt, KS, where Janice worked as an instructor at the Beauty 
Academy. Chiz passed away as a result of an accident in 1964. 
Janice married Gary Winters in Pratt on July 16, 1966. They resided 
in Pratt, Liberal, and Grand Junction. After Gary’s death in 2000, 
Janice moved to her childhood farm home near Jennings. 
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Tude and Naomi; 
husbands, Chiz and Gary; brother, “Smokey” Robertson; daughter and 
son-in-law, Kandye and Chris Schmidt; grandson, Nick Schmidt; 
son-in-law, Ron Bodfield and great-grandson, Camden King. She is 
survived by her daughters: Sharyn Bodfield of Oberlin, Sandy (John) 
Weigel of Oberlin, Kay (Bill) Mitchusson of Bastrop, TX; 8 
grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandsons. 
Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, January 18, 2020 at
 Pauls Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Janice Winters Memorial Fund. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Janice Arleene Winters

Jerry L. Morgenstern, 74, died January 15, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital in Hoisington. Born January 18, 1945, in Wichita, he was the 
son of LeRoy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern. On January 28, 1967, he 
married Lou Ann Lamatsch in Odin. &nbsp;Jerry graduated from Hoisington High 
School and Kansas State University. &nbsp;After graduation, he taught 
vocational agriculture in Ellis and Great Bend before moving to 
Hoisington to farm full time as a fourth generation farmer. &nbsp;He 
continued teaching as a part-time welding instructor at Barton Community
 College for over 30 years. &nbsp;

He was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 
and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member for over 50 years and served
 in positions at the Local, District and State level. &nbsp; He served on the
 Barton County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Barton County Farm 
Service Agency Board member, Barton County Ag. Extension Council and 
many Co-Op Boards. &nbsp;He was a lifetime FFA member and promoted 
agriculture through his work with the County Extension Hazardous 
Occupations Training Class, National Ag Day and assisted with the "Ag in
 the Classroom Presentations." &nbsp;

He is survived by his wife Lou Ann of the home; two sons, John 
Morgenstern and wife Kelly of Olathe, Jim Morgenstern and wife Shelly of
 Russell; two daughters, Brenda Kaiser and husband Leonard of Great 
Bend, Ann Buesing and husband Ryan of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren,
 Morgan Kaiser, Molly Kaiser, Katelyn Morgenstern, Jace Morgenstern, 
Bryn Morgenstern, Rylie Morgenstern, Valarie Morgenstern, Emma 
Morgenstern, Elizabeth Morgenstern, Olivia Morgenstern, Elijah Buesing, 
and Jonah Buesing. Brothers, Robert Morgenstern and wife Jan, Donald 
Morgenstern; Sisters, Joan Rziha and husband Leonard, Pam Willis and 
husband Greg, all of Hoisington and Roxanne Bell and husband Tom of 
Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
 January 18th, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic
 Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials are suggested to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or Donor’s Choice, all in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Jerry L. Morgenstern, 74, died January 15, 2020, at Clara Barton 
Hospital in Hoisington. Born January 18, 1945, in Wichita, he was the 
son of LeRoy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern. On January 28, 1967, he 
married Lou Ann Lamatsch in Odin. &nbsp;Jerry graduated from Hoisington High 
School and Kansas State University. &nbsp;After graduation, he taught 
vocational agriculture in Ellis and Great Bend before moving to 
Hoisington to farm full time as a fourth generation farmer. &nbsp;He 
continued teaching as a part-time welding instructor at Barton Community
 College for over 30 years. &nbsp;He was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church 
and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus member for over 50 years and served
 in positions at the Local, District and State level. &nbsp; He served on the
 Barton County Farm Bureau Board of Directors, Barton County Farm 
Service Agency Board member, Barton County Ag. Extension Council and 
many Co-Op Boards. &nbsp;He was a lifetime FFA member and promoted 
agriculture through his work with the County Extension Hazardous 
Occupations Training Class, National Ag Day and assisted with the "Ag in
 the Classroom Presentations." &nbsp;He is survived by his wife Lou Ann of the home; two sons, John 
Morgenstern and wife Kelly of Olathe, Jim Morgenstern and wife Shelly of
 Russell; two daughters, Brenda Kaiser and husband Leonard of Great 
Bend, Ann Buesing and husband Ryan of Sioux Falls, SD; 12 grandchildren,
 Morgan Kaiser, Molly Kaiser, Katelyn Morgenstern, Jace Morgenstern, 
Bryn Morgenstern, Rylie Morgenstern, Valarie Morgenstern, Emma 
Morgenstern, Elizabeth Morgenstern, Olivia Morgenstern, Elijah Buesing, 
and Jonah Buesing. Brothers, Robert Morgenstern and wife Jan, Donald 
Morgenstern; Sisters, Joan Rziha and husband Leonard, Pam Willis and 
husband Greg, all of Hoisington and Roxanne Bell and husband Tom of 
Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at 
the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday,
 January 18th, 2020, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic
 Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials are suggested to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or Donor’s Choice, all in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jerry L. Morgenstern

Marvin Bauman, age 86. of Quinter, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center Long-Term Care in Quinter. 

Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Marvin Bauman, age 86. of Quinter, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center Long-Term Care in Quinter. Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Marvin Bauman

September 2, 1957 ~ January 16, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

September 2, 1957 ~ January 16, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Jeri Dee Gibbs

Irene Mae (Zeigler) Luhman, 92, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Natoma, Kansas, departed this life and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center.

Irene was born on November 17, 1927 on the family farm near Codell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in Natoma in 1945.&nbsp; She then attended Cadet Nursing Training at Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Suffering from polio, she did not return to nurses training.

Irene was united in marriage to Hugo Luhman on September 28, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Irene and Hugo were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and later members of Peace Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters, Marjorie, Susan and Cynthia.&nbsp; They made their home in Laton, Kansas until 1982 when they moved to the family homestead farm north of Natoma.&nbsp; Hugo preceded her in death on September 24, 2015.

Irene was a devoted farmer's wife and mother to her children.&nbsp; She was a choir member for 53 years and taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and week day school for several years.&nbsp; She was an active member of LWML, LLL Fellowship Club, Self Culture Club, Legion Auxiliary, Peace Women’s Guild, and also was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.&nbsp; She helped with the farm work with her husband and daughters.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed working with cattle, gardening and canning, but what brought her the most joy was her family.

Irene’s surviving family include her three daughters, Marjorie Kertz (husband David) of Hays, Kansas, Susan Green (husband Jerry) of Hays, Kansas and Cindy Elliott of Plainville, Kansas; two grandsons Daniel Green (wife Kinsey) and Steven Elliott (wife Brook) and four great grandchildren, Kasdan Green, Maddex Green, Gracie Palmer and Hazel Elliott.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hugo,&nbsp; brothers Marvin Zeigler and Leo Zeigler, and sister Rita Patton.

Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Irene Mae (Zeigler) Luhman, 92, of Hays, Kansas, and formerly of Natoma, Kansas, departed this life and went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center.Irene was born on November 17, 1927 on the family farm near Codell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; She graduated from high school in Natoma in 1945.&nbsp; She then attended Cadet Nursing Training at Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; Suffering from polio, she did not return to nurses training.Irene was united in marriage to Hugo Luhman on September 28, 1947 at St. John’s Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Irene and Hugo were members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and later members of Peace Lutheran Church.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three daughters, Marjorie, Susan and Cynthia.&nbsp; They made their home in Laton, Kansas until 1982 when they moved to the family homestead farm north of Natoma.&nbsp; Hugo preceded her in death on September 24, 2015.Irene was a devoted farmer's wife and mother to her children.&nbsp; She was a choir member for 53 years and taught Sunday school, Vacation Bible School and week day school for several years.&nbsp; She was an active member of LWML, LLL Fellowship Club, Self Culture Club, Legion Auxiliary, Peace Women’s Guild, and also was a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.&nbsp; She helped with the farm work with her husband and daughters.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed working with cattle, gardening and canning, but what brought her the most joy was her family.Irene’s surviving family include her three daughters, Marjorie Kertz (husband David) of Hays, Kansas, Susan Green (husband Jerry) of Hays, Kansas and Cindy Elliott of Plainville, Kansas; two grandsons Daniel Green (wife Kinsey) and Steven Elliott (wife Brook) and four great grandchildren, Kasdan Green, Maddex Green, Gracie Palmer and Hazel Elliott.Irene was preceded in death by her parents, husband Hugo,&nbsp; brothers Marvin Zeigler and Leo Zeigler, and sister Rita Patton.Celebration of Irene’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma.&nbsp; The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with Peace Lutheran Church or The Lutheran Hour.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Irene Mae (Zeigler) Luhman

LaVerne “Jay” Weigel, 63, Hays, died 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 surrounded by family at HaysMed following a 
selfless, long and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jay was born July 2, 1956 in Hays the 
first of five children to LaVerne H. “Vern” and Viola “Olie”(Kreutzer) 
Weigel.&nbsp; In 1974 he graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort 
Hays State University.&nbsp; He worked for Gibson’s Department Store during 
high school and college and for the next 43 years, he worked at S&amp;W 
Supply as the IT specialist, a career where he was treated like family.&nbsp;
 Jay was a member of the St. Nicholas of Myra Council #10044 Knights of 
Columbus and enjoyed helping plan his high school reunions.&nbsp; Jay was 
always willing to help others, and family always came first and was so 
very important to him.&nbsp; He was a movie buff, and proud to be known as a 
Trekkie, being a huge fan of everything Star Trek.

Jay is remembered with love by his 
three children; Brandon Weigel and wife Emily of Hays and granddaughter 
Blair, Alan Weigel of Hays, and Christina Weigel-Gao and husband Erik 
(Qi) of Hays, two brothers; Duane Weigel and wife Cindy of Hays, and 
Roger Weigel and wife Ramona of Hays, two sisters; Marla Weigel and 
Vaughn McMurtrie of Hays, and Coy Wasinger of Victoria, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Olie.

A celebration of Jay’s life will be at 
2:30 pm on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home, 1906 Pine Street.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm 
until service time on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment for close 
friends and family will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested in Jay’s memory to Hospice of HaysMed or to the Dreiling 
Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Jay 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>LaVerne “Jay” Weigel, 63, Hays, died 
Wednesday, January 15, 2020 surrounded by family at HaysMed following a 
selfless, long and hard-fought battle with cancer.Jay was born July 2, 1956 in Hays the 
first of five children to LaVerne H. “Vern” and Viola “Olie”(Kreutzer) 
Weigel.&nbsp; In 1974 he graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort 
Hays State University.&nbsp; He worked for Gibson’s Department Store during 
high school and college and for the next 43 years, he worked at S&amp;W 
Supply as the IT specialist, a career where he was treated like family.&nbsp;
 Jay was a member of the St. Nicholas of Myra Council #10044 Knights of 
Columbus and enjoyed helping plan his high school reunions.&nbsp; Jay was 
always willing to help others, and family always came first and was so 
very important to him.&nbsp; He was a movie buff, and proud to be known as a 
Trekkie, being a huge fan of everything Star Trek.Jay is remembered with love by his 
three children; Brandon Weigel and wife Emily of Hays and granddaughter 
Blair, Alan Weigel of Hays, and Christina Weigel-Gao and husband Erik 
(Qi) of Hays, two brothers; Duane Weigel and wife Cindy of Hays, and 
Roger Weigel and wife Ramona of Hays, two sisters; Marla Weigel and 
Vaughn McMurtrie of Hays, and Coy Wasinger of Victoria, and numerous 
nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Olie.A celebration of Jay’s life will be at 
2:30 pm on Monday, January 20, 2020, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home, 1906 Pine Street.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm 
until service time on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment for close 
friends and family will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorials 
are suggested in Jay’s memory to Hospice of HaysMed or to the Dreiling 
Schmidt Cancer Institute at HaysMed. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Jay 
may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

LaVerne 'Jay' Weigel

Brennon
 Christopher Hilton, 22, of Victoria, TX, passed away on November 19, 
2019 in a tragic auto accident. 

He was born on January 22, 1997 in Hays,
 KS to Terri Hilton. He grew up in Hays, KS and graduated from Hays High
 School in 2015. He later made his home in Victoria, TX with his life 
partner Brittany Skonecki, son Jayden and new baby son Reece. He worked 
for Covenant Testing Technology. He worked hard to provide the best for 
his family. He was a devoted provider, father, son, grandson, brother.&nbsp;

Brennon
 was a powerful light in the lives of all who knew him. He was always 
smiling and spreading his energy everywhere he went and to all who 
encountered him. Family was everything to him and he was everything to 
his family.&nbsp;

He is survived by 
his mother, Terri Hilton of Iola, KS, father, Jonathan Lushbough and 
wife Bobbie, of Iola Ks, girlfriend, Brittany Skonecki, two sons, 
Jayden, age 4 and Reece age 8 weeks, of the home, 3 siblings, Emma 
Hilton of Hays, KS, Bryce Teer and wife Katy of Versailles, MO, and 
Sally Lushbough of Iola, KS, &nbsp;Uncle David Hilton, Jr. and partner Sarah,
 of Katy, TX, grandparents, Corinia Hilton of Hays, KS, Nancy Hilton of 
Sugarland, TX, and Terry and Caryn Lushbough of Iola, KS.&nbsp;

He is proceeded in death by Grandfather David Hilton, Sr., grandmother Jo Lushbough and great grandmother Juanita McHaley.

There
 will be a memorial service at Heaven’s Gate Funeral Home, located at 
412 N. Main St, Victoria, TX 77901 on January 6, 2020 with a viewing at 
11am and the service at 1pm. Another service will be at Celebration 
Community Church, located at 5790 230th Ave, Hays, KS 67601 on January 
13, 2020 at 11am. A gofundme page has been started for his surviving 
children of Facebook.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brennon
 Christopher Hilton, 22, of Victoria, TX, passed away on November 19, 
2019 in a tragic auto accident. He was born on January 22, 1997 in Hays,
 KS to Terri Hilton. He grew up in Hays, KS and graduated from Hays High
 School in 2015. He later made his home in Victoria, TX with his life 
partner Brittany Skonecki, son Jayden and new baby son Reece. He worked 
for Covenant Testing Technology. He worked hard to provide the best for 
his family. He was a devoted provider, father, son, grandson, brother.&nbsp;Brennon
 was a powerful light in the lives of all who knew him. He was always 
smiling and spreading his energy everywhere he went and to all who 
encountered him. Family was everything to him and he was everything to 
his family.&nbsp;He is survived by 
his mother, Terri Hilton of Iola, KS, father, Jonathan Lushbough and 
wife Bobbie, of Iola Ks, girlfriend, Brittany Skonecki, two sons, 
Jayden, age 4 and Reece age 8 weeks, of the home, 3 siblings, Emma 
Hilton of Hays, KS, Bryce Teer and wife Katy of Versailles, MO, and 
Sally Lushbough of Iola, KS, &nbsp;Uncle David Hilton, Jr. and partner Sarah,
 of Katy, TX, grandparents, Corinia Hilton of Hays, KS, Nancy Hilton of 
Sugarland, TX, and Terry and Caryn Lushbough of Iola, KS.&nbsp;He is proceeded in death by Grandfather David Hilton, Sr., grandmother Jo Lushbough and great grandmother Juanita McHaley.There
 will be a memorial service at Heaven’s Gate Funeral Home, located at 
412 N. Main St, Victoria, TX 77901 on January 6, 2020 with a viewing at 
11am and the service at 1pm. Another service will be at Celebration 
Community Church, located at 5790 230th Ave, Hays, KS 67601 on January 
13, 2020 at 11am. A gofundme page has been started for his surviving 
children of Facebook.&nbsp;

Brennon Christopher Hilton

Ethelyn L. Grow, 71 of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Mitchell County Special Care Unit in Beloit, Kansas.

Ethelyn was born in Garden City, Kansas on November 14, 1948.&nbsp; She grew up in Garden City and attended Garden City High School.

Ethelyn had disabilities
 that limited her most of her life, but she tried to make the most of 
it.&nbsp; She attended the Methodist Church.

Ethelyn does not have any surviving family except her Guardian Carolyn Gnad of Russell, Kansas.

A Graveside service will
 be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Russell City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; No visitation being held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Ethelyn L. Grow, 71 of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Mitchell County Special Care Unit in Beloit, Kansas.Ethelyn was born in Garden City, Kansas on November 14, 1948.&nbsp; She grew up in Garden City and attended Garden City High School.Ethelyn had disabilities
 that limited her most of her life, but she tried to make the most of 
it.&nbsp; She attended the Methodist Church.Ethelyn does not have any surviving family except her Guardian Carolyn Gnad of Russell, Kansas.A Graveside service will
 be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Russell City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; No visitation being held.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Ethelyn L. Grow

Alberta Knoll, age 97, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Good Samaritan 
Society, Ellis. She was born May 14, 1923 in Hays, Kansas to Peter and 
Amelia (Dreiling) VonFeldt. She graduated from Girls Catholic High in 
Hays.

Alberta worked as a clerk for an 
abstract company. She had been a long time Senior Companion volunteer 
for many years at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was a member of
 St. Mary Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis as
 well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed playing cards and 
bingo in her spare time.

She is survived by a son, C. John 
(Norleen) Knoll of Hays; two grandsons, Joe (Dani) Knoll of Ellis and 
Michael (Ashley) Knoll of Topeka and six great grandchildren, Jordon, 
Billie, Reagan, and Andrew Knoll, Isabella and Braiden Anderson.

She was preceded in death by sons, Joseph and Jerome Knoll and a brother, Isadore VonFeldt.

Funeral services will be 10 AM 
Saturday, January 18th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will
 be at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.

Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 
PM with a combined D of I rosary and parish vigil at 7 PM all at 
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Saturday visitation
 will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's School or Church.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Alberta Knoll, age 97, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Good Samaritan 
Society, Ellis. She was born May 14, 1923 in Hays, Kansas to Peter and 
Amelia (Dreiling) VonFeldt. She graduated from Girls Catholic High in 
Hays.Alberta worked as a clerk for an 
abstract company. She had been a long time Senior Companion volunteer 
for many years at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was a member of
 St. Mary Catholic Church and the Daughters of Isabella both of Ellis as
 well as the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She enjoyed playing cards and 
bingo in her spare time.She is survived by a son, C. John 
(Norleen) Knoll of Hays; two grandsons, Joe (Dani) Knoll of Ellis and 
Michael (Ashley) Knoll of Topeka and six great grandchildren, Jordon, 
Billie, Reagan, and Andrew Knoll, Isabella and Braiden Anderson.She was preceded in death by sons, Joseph and Jerome Knoll and a brother, Isadore VonFeldt.Funeral services will be 10 AM 
Saturday, January 18th at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellis. Burial will
 be at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.Visitation will be Friday 6 PM - 8 
PM with a combined D of I rosary and parish vigil at 7 PM all at 
Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Saturday visitation
 will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary's School or Church.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Alberta Knoll

Coach Tom Cross has achieved his greatest victory passing into the arms 
of Jesus on January 6, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born near Belle 
Plaine, KS to Thomas and Juanita (Nelson) Cross on Oct. 2, 1928. He grew
 up as a farm boy, and was always interested in sports. He played 
football in high school and later at Panhandle A&amp;M in Goodwell, OK 
where he graduated in 1951. 

He was drafted into the Army and 
chose to be in the 82nd airborne division. Following his service, he 
started his football and track career for 38 years. He then had an 
extraordinary career in strength and conditioning teaching Olympic 
Weightlifting at Tulsa University and Mid America Nazarene University in
 Olathe, KS. He was the National Federation Coach of the Year, the 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Regional Coach of the Year, Master 
Coach from the collegiate Strength &amp; Conditioning Association, and 
then named a legend in the field. He was a supervisor in the weight room
 at the World Olympics in 1996. He taught many USAW courses for coaches 
to be certificated. He has influenced many, many athletes and families. 
Tom retired in 2005 so he could watch his four grandsons play football.

Tom
 was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kurt Cross. He is 
survived by his wife June (Berry) Cross of 65 years, one daughter Shari 
(Cross) Abbott, son-in-law Cliff Abbott, four grandsons, Bo Abbott and 
wife Kristen, Blake Abbott and wife Lauren, Bram Abbott and wife 
Bethani, and Britton Abbott, one sister, Betty Reiley, two brothers, 
Gail Cross and wife, Sylvia, and Harold Dick Cross and wife, Alice, and 
two great grandchildren Ellington and Emmeline.

Funeral will be 
held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E.
 Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation at 9:45AM and Funeral at 10:45AM
 with burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd, 
Leavenworth, KS.

Tom's family  wishes to give a big thanks for 
the wonderful help from Hospice of St. Catherine, Garden City, and the 
staff at Brookdale Assisted Living in Liberal.

In lieu of 
flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Tom Cross Scholarship Fund 
established at Mid-America Nazarene University given each year to an 
athlete in the strength and conditioning program.

        

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 </figure>Coach Tom Cross has achieved his greatest victory passing into the arms 
of Jesus on January 6, 2020 at the age of 91. He was born near Belle 
Plaine, KS to Thomas and Juanita (Nelson) Cross on Oct. 2, 1928. He grew
 up as a farm boy, and was always interested in sports. He played 
football in high school and later at Panhandle A&amp;M in Goodwell, OK 
where he graduated in 1951. He was drafted into the Army and 
chose to be in the 82nd airborne division. Following his service, he 
started his football and track career for 38 years. He then had an 
extraordinary career in strength and conditioning teaching Olympic 
Weightlifting at Tulsa University and Mid America Nazarene University in
 Olathe, KS. He was the National Federation Coach of the Year, the 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Regional Coach of the Year, Master 
Coach from the collegiate Strength &amp; Conditioning Association, and 
then named a legend in the field. He was a supervisor in the weight room
 at the World Olympics in 1996. He taught many USAW courses for coaches 
to be certificated. He has influenced many, many athletes and families. 
Tom retired in 2005 so he could watch his four grandsons play football.Tom
 was preceded in death by his parents and son, Kurt Cross. He is 
survived by his wife June (Berry) Cross of 65 years, one daughter Shari 
(Cross) Abbott, son-in-law Cliff Abbott, four grandsons, Bo Abbott and 
wife Kristen, Blake Abbott and wife Lauren, Bram Abbott and wife 
Bethani, and Britton Abbott, one sister, Betty Reiley, two brothers, 
Gail Cross and wife, Sylvia, and Harold Dick Cross and wife, Alice, and 
two great grandchildren Ellington and Emmeline.Funeral will be 
held on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at College Church of the Nazarene, 2020 E.
 Sheridan, Olathe, KS 66062. Visitation at 9:45AM and Funeral at 10:45AM
 with burial at Leavenworth National Cemetery, 150 Muncie Rd, 
Leavenworth, KS.Tom's family wishes to give a big thanks for 
the wonderful help from Hospice of St. Catherine, Garden City, and the 
staff at Brookdale Assisted Living in Liberal.In lieu of 
flowers, memorial gifts can be given to the Tom Cross Scholarship Fund 
established at Mid-America Nazarene University given each year to an 
athlete in the strength and conditioning program.

Tom Cross

Aleta Faith (Guthrie) Brooks, daughter of Art and Nelle (Jones) Guthrie, was born May 15, 1936 in rural Norton County and died at the Norton County Hospital in Norton on January 13, 2020 at the age of 83.

She started school at the District 19 country school. She later attended grade school, junior high and part of high school in Almena. She graduated from Norton Community High School in 1954. 

Aleta and Don Leon Brooks were married by Leland Griffin on January 17, 1966 at the Norton Christian Church. They lived all of their married life in Norton where they raised their two girls.

Aleta and her parents were custodians at the Norton Christian Church. She worked that job for many years and loved the church always. She was a talented seamstress, an animal lover, a constant reader, and most of all, a devoted mother.

She is survived by her husband, Don Brooks, Norton; two daughters, Laura Leigh Brooks, Norton and Amy Brooks Couch and husband Rob Couch, Parker, Colorado; a grandson, Brewer Guthrie Couch; a granddaughter, Julia Faith Couch; and one sister, Marilyn Spear Johnson and husband Don Johnson, Plainville.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Lyman Guthrie; a sister, Carol Guthrie Wingert; parents-in-law Frank and Velma Brooks; and three nephews: Greg Wingert, Gary Guthrie and Brian Spear.

Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, January 17 at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 18 at Enfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Norton Cemetery.

Memorials in honor of Aleta may be donated to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.

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 </figure>Aleta Faith (Guthrie) Brooks, daughter of Art and Nelle (Jones) Guthrie, was born May 15, 1936 in rural Norton County and died at the Norton County Hospital in Norton on January 13, 2020 at the age of 83.She started school at the District 19 country school. She later attended grade school, junior high and part of high school in Almena. She graduated from Norton Community High School in 1954. Aleta and Don Leon Brooks were married by Leland Griffin on January 17, 1966 at the Norton Christian Church. They lived all of their married life in Norton where they raised their two girls.Aleta and her parents were custodians at the Norton Christian Church. She worked that job for many years and loved the church always. She was a talented seamstress, an animal lover, a constant reader, and most of all, a devoted mother.She is survived by her husband, Don Brooks, Norton; two daughters, Laura Leigh Brooks, Norton and Amy Brooks Couch and husband Rob Couch, Parker, Colorado; a grandson, Brewer Guthrie Couch; a granddaughter, Julia Faith Couch; and one sister, Marilyn Spear Johnson and husband Don Johnson, Plainville.She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Lyman Guthrie; a sister, Carol Guthrie Wingert; parents-in-law Frank and Velma Brooks; and three nephews: Greg Wingert, Gary Guthrie and Brian Spear.Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Friday, January 17 at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.Funeral services will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 18 at Enfield Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Norton Cemetery.Memorials in honor of Aleta may be donated to the Cancer Research Institute at cancerresearch.org.

Aleta Faith (Guthrie) Brooks

June Elizabeth Bell, 67, Schoenchen, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.


Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>June Elizabeth Bell, 67, Schoenchen, died Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

June Elizabeth Bell

Luella M. Kinderknecht, 86, of Hoxie, passed away Monday, January 13, 
2020.  She was born in St. Peter, on December 24, 1933, to Joe A. and 
Elizabeth M. (Dinkel) Richmeier.  She married Virgil A. Kinderknecht, on
 November 9, 1954 in, St. Peter, Kansas. He passed away June 21, 2001.


Luella grew up on a farm near St. Peter.  She attended school in St.
 Peter and graduated from 8th grade. After 8th grade graduation, she 
immediately went to work helping families with their children.  For a 
short while before she met Virgil, Luella worked in Hays at the 
Hospital. After they were married, they moved to a farm north of Park 
where they lived until 1995 when they moved to Hoxie, Kansas. She kept 
the house in order and raised the children while Virgil went to work on 
the railroad.  


Luella was a wonderful cook.  She was well known for her chicken and
 noodles, barbecued meatballs, fried chicken, homemade rolls, and her 
specialty, galuskies.  She grew a large garden until the past few years.
 After her husband Virgil died, her children and grandchildren made sure
 she had the best care possible.   Her grandchildren made sure her lawn 
was mowed, and her grandson, Aaron, always spent the evening helping 
decorate her house for Christmas. Luella enjoyed attending her 
grandchildren’s activities. She dearly loved her children and all her 
grand and great-grandchildren. They made her world a brighter place to 
live. 


Survivors include her children, Marilyn Arnold (David, of Hoxie, 
Leon Kinderknecht (Tracy, of Wamego, Loretta Karnes (Roy, of 
Grainfield, Glenda Heier (Richard, of Hoxie, Randy Kinderknecht, Galen 
Kinderknecht, both of Park, Sheila Heim (Steve) and Eric Kinderknecht 
(Debbie, all of Hoxie, grandchildren, Jeremy Arnold, Mary Glick 
(Darin, Levi Kinderknecht (Tiffany, Mark Karnes, Travis Arnold, Ryan 
Kinderknecht, Kala Harvey (Jonathan, Jadrien Carson (Jeff Pfeifer, 
Kara Scott (Bronson, Alex Kinderknecht (Kristen Redding) Aaron Heim, 
Corey Heier, Becki Sporing (Raven, Chris Heim (Taylor, Cody 
Kinderknecht, Mariah Kinderknecht (Ryan Kabriel, Colin Heim and Erica 
Kinderknecht; great-grandchildren, Caden, Kristin, Eli, Shawn, Brinley 
Keaton, Kyler, Sebastian, Blaten, Taelynn, Jayden, Braysen, Gavin, 
Blaze, Keira, Bella, Eislee, Teagan, Gordon, Savannah and McKinley; 
great-great granddaughter, Makiyah; siblings, Blanche Zerr, Edwin 
(Agnes) Richmeier, Eileen Bellairs, Carmella Jones, Clarita Kollhoff, 
and Larry Richmeier (Jackie).


She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil, son, 
Michael Kinderknecht, infant daughter Mary Ann, grandson Brett Arnold. 


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, 
10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas.  Burial 
will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park. 
Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. 
with a Vigil Service and rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. all at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas.  Memorials are suggested to 
Sheridan County Benefit Walk, Sheridan County Amusement Company, or 
masses and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com


Luella was a kind and loving person.  Her husband, children, grand 
and great-grandchildren were so precious to her. Death leaves heartache 
but love leaves a memory no one can steal. Luella’s memory will live on 
because of the memories that have been made by all her love.

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 </figure>Luella M. Kinderknecht, 86, of Hoxie, passed away Monday, January 13, 
2020. She was born in St. Peter, on December 24, 1933, to Joe A. and 
Elizabeth M. (Dinkel) Richmeier. She married Virgil A. Kinderknecht, on
 November 9, 1954 in, St. Peter, Kansas. He passed away June 21, 2001.
Luella grew up on a farm near St. Peter. She attended school in St.
 Peter and graduated from 8th grade. After 8th grade graduation, she 
immediately went to work helping families with their children. For a 
short while before she met Virgil, Luella worked in Hays at the 
Hospital. After they were married, they moved to a farm north of Park 
where they lived until 1995 when they moved to Hoxie, Kansas. She kept 
the house in order and raised the children while Virgil went to work on 
the railroad. 
Luella was a wonderful cook. She was well known for her chicken and
 noodles, barbecued meatballs, fried chicken, homemade rolls, and her 
specialty, galuskies. She grew a large garden until the past few years.
 After her husband Virgil died, her children and grandchildren made sure
 she had the best care possible. Her grandchildren made sure her lawn 
was mowed, and her grandson, Aaron, always spent the evening helping 
decorate her house for Christmas. Luella enjoyed attending her 
grandchildren’s activities. She dearly loved her children and all her 
grand and great-grandchildren. They made her world a brighter place to 
live. 
Survivors include her children, Marilyn Arnold (David, of Hoxie, 
Leon Kinderknecht (Tracy, of Wamego, Loretta Karnes (Roy, of 
Grainfield, Glenda Heier (Richard, of Hoxie, Randy Kinderknecht, Galen 
Kinderknecht, both of Park, Sheila Heim (Steve) and Eric Kinderknecht 
(Debbie, all of Hoxie, grandchildren, Jeremy Arnold, Mary Glick 
(Darin, Levi Kinderknecht (Tiffany, Mark Karnes, Travis Arnold, Ryan 
Kinderknecht, Kala Harvey (Jonathan, Jadrien Carson (Jeff Pfeifer, 
Kara Scott (Bronson, Alex Kinderknecht (Kristen Redding) Aaron Heim, 
Corey Heier, Becki Sporing (Raven, Chris Heim (Taylor, Cody 
Kinderknecht, Mariah Kinderknecht (Ryan Kabriel, Colin Heim and Erica 
Kinderknecht; great-grandchildren, Caden, Kristin, Eli, Shawn, Brinley 
Keaton, Kyler, Sebastian, Blaten, Taelynn, Jayden, Braysen, Gavin, 
Blaze, Keira, Bella, Eislee, Teagan, Gordon, Savannah and McKinley; 
great-great granddaughter, Makiyah; siblings, Blanche Zerr, Edwin 
(Agnes) Richmeier, Eileen Bellairs, Carmella Jones, Clarita Kollhoff, 
and Larry Richmeier (Jackie).
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Virgil, son, 
Michael Kinderknecht, infant daughter Mary Ann, grandson Brett Arnold. 
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020, 
10:00 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. Burial 
will follow the service in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Park. 
Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. 
with a Vigil Service and rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. all at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to 
Sheridan County Benefit Walk, Sheridan County Amusement Company, or 
masses and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com
Luella was a kind and loving person. Her husband, children, grand 
and great-grandchildren were so precious to her. Death leaves heartache 
but love leaves a memory no one can steal. Luella’s memory will live on 
because of the memories that have been made by all her love.

Luella Marie (Richmeier) Kinderknecht

Sophie K. Staab, 91, Hays, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Via Christi Village.

She was born June 3, 1928 in Hyacinth, 
the daughter of John and Agnes (Korbe) Fross.&nbsp; She attended Girls 
Catholic High School.&nbsp; On June 30, 1947 she was united in marriage to 
Clarence H. Dreiling, and they celebrated 20 years of marriage before he
 preceded her in death on March 11, 1967.&nbsp; 

On November 4, 1972 she was 
united in marriage to Alfred “Allie” Staab, and they celebrated 26 years
 of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 23, 1998.&nbsp; She 
was a hairdresser and clerk at several businesses in Hays.&nbsp; Sophie was a
 member of St. Catherine Catholic Church and St. Catherine Altar Society
 Christian Mothers.&nbsp; She took pride in caring for her lawn and doing 
yardwork, and was always delighted to feed her farm cats.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
word searches, watching soap operas and western movies, and listening to
 country music.

Survivors include a daughter; Sue 
Younger and husband Marlin of McPherson, two step-sons; Dennis Staab and
 wife Marla and Jerry Staab and wife Sharon, all of Hays, 19 
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; Melissa Messerli and husband 
Dan of Shawnee and their son Eli, Dustin Younger and wife Tara of 
McPherson and their children Peyton, Krew, Beckett and Teigan, Darin 
Dreiling and wife Kriste of Great Bend and their daughters Aliya and 
Kaitlyn, Doug Dreiling and wife Lindsey of Hays and their children 
Dylan, Elle, Beau, and Colton, Kim Griffith and husband Troy of 
Tumwater, WA and their children Kaily, Connor, and Braden, BJ Staab and 
wife Tracy of Kearney, MO and their children Jackson, Will, and Laken, 
Katie Holecek and husband Brian of Shawnee and their children Elsie and 
Brady, Adam Staab of Wichita, Curtis Staab and wife Beth of Lansdale, PA
 and their children Ryan, Collin, and Trevor, Sarabeth Verbeck and 
husband Todd of Wichita and their son Cody, and Erin, Daesha, Heather, 
Holly, Annie, Heidi, Audrey, Denissa, and Jessica, and numerous nieces 
and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husbands Clarence and Allie, two sons; David and Dennis 
Dreiling,&nbsp; four brothers; Henry, Rudy, Clarence, and George Fross, and 
four sisters; Josephine Fross, Louise Dreher, Martina Switzer, and 
Florence Hancock.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Catherine Catholic Church 
in Catharine.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.&nbsp; 
Family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 on Saturday at the 
church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine Church or to 
TMP-Marian High School, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Sophie may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

Sophie K. Staab, 91, Hays, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Via Christi Village.She was born June 3, 1928 in Hyacinth, 
the daughter of John and Agnes (Korbe) Fross.&nbsp; She attended Girls 
Catholic High School.&nbsp; On June 30, 1947 she was united in marriage to 
Clarence H. Dreiling, and they celebrated 20 years of marriage before he
 preceded her in death on March 11, 1967.&nbsp; On November 4, 1972 she was 
united in marriage to Alfred “Allie” Staab, and they celebrated 26 years
 of marriage before he preceded her in death on December 23, 1998.&nbsp; She 
was a hairdresser and clerk at several businesses in Hays.&nbsp; Sophie was a
 member of St. Catherine Catholic Church and St. Catherine Altar Society
 Christian Mothers.&nbsp; She took pride in caring for her lawn and doing 
yardwork, and was always delighted to feed her farm cats.&nbsp; She enjoyed 
word searches, watching soap operas and western movies, and listening to
 country music.Survivors include a daughter; Sue 
Younger and husband Marlin of McPherson, two step-sons; Dennis Staab and
 wife Marla and Jerry Staab and wife Sharon, all of Hays, 19 
grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; Melissa Messerli and husband 
Dan of Shawnee and their son Eli, Dustin Younger and wife Tara of 
McPherson and their children Peyton, Krew, Beckett and Teigan, Darin 
Dreiling and wife Kriste of Great Bend and their daughters Aliya and 
Kaitlyn, Doug Dreiling and wife Lindsey of Hays and their children 
Dylan, Elle, Beau, and Colton, Kim Griffith and husband Troy of 
Tumwater, WA and their children Kaily, Connor, and Braden, BJ Staab and 
wife Tracy of Kearney, MO and their children Jackson, Will, and Laken, 
Katie Holecek and husband Brian of Shawnee and their children Elsie and 
Brady, Adam Staab of Wichita, Curtis Staab and wife Beth of Lansdale, PA
 and their children Ryan, Collin, and Trevor, Sarabeth Verbeck and 
husband Todd of Wichita and their son Cody, and Erin, Daesha, Heather, 
Holly, Annie, Heidi, Audrey, Denissa, and Jessica, and numerous nieces 
and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husbands Clarence and Allie, two sons; David and Dennis 
Dreiling,&nbsp; four brothers; Henry, Rudy, Clarence, and George Fross, and 
four sisters; Josephine Fross, Louise Dreher, Martina Switzer, and 
Florence Hancock.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at St. Catherine Catholic Church 
in Catharine.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.&nbsp; 
Family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 on Saturday at the 
church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine Church or to 
TMP-Marian High School, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Sophie may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;

Sophie K. Staab

David Jay Civello, 63, passed away January 14, 2020, at the 
University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
July 15, 1956, at Sacramento, Cal., to Peter John and Mary (Donaldson) 
Civello. He married Cheryl Ching on October 10, 2005, at Las Vegas, 
Nevada. She survives.

Coming from Lancaster, Cal., David had been a Great Bend resident for
 the last 4 years. He was an aircraft mechanic and was in the United 
States Air Force. He loved antique cars, hunting, wood working and 
helping on the farm, but especially loved spending time with his 
grandkids.

Survivors include, his wife, Cheryl of the home; three daughters, 
Brittany Woydziak and husband Shawn of Hoisington, Jamie Eddy and 
husband Ryan of Kettering, Ohio, and JoAnne McDonough and husband Seth 
of Gloucester, Mass.; two sisters, Vickie Carman and husband Skip of 
Chino Hills, Cal., and Jean Nelson and husband Paul of McMinville, 
Oregon; and 5 grandchildren, Cali, Rex, Kolt, Jonas and Juniper. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and a son, D.J. Civello.

Cremation has taken place and a gathering of friends will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>David Jay Civello, 63, passed away January 14, 2020, at the 
University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus. He was born on 
July 15, 1956, at Sacramento, Cal., to Peter John and Mary (Donaldson) 
Civello. He married Cheryl Ching on October 10, 2005, at Las Vegas, 
Nevada. She survives.Coming from Lancaster, Cal., David had been a Great Bend resident for
 the last 4 years. He was an aircraft mechanic and was in the United 
States Air Force. He loved antique cars, hunting, wood working and 
helping on the farm, but especially loved spending time with his 
grandkids.Survivors include, his wife, Cheryl of the home; three daughters, 
Brittany Woydziak and husband Shawn of Hoisington, Jamie Eddy and 
husband Ryan of Kettering, Ohio, and JoAnne McDonough and husband Seth 
of Gloucester, Mass.; two sisters, Vickie Carman and husband Skip of 
Chino Hills, Cal., and Jean Nelson and husband Paul of McMinville, 
Oregon; and 5 grandchildren, Cali, Rex, Kolt, Jonas and Juniper. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; and a son, D.J. Civello.Cremation has taken place and a gathering of friends will be held at a later date.

David Jay Civello

Joseph “Joe” Geschwentner, age 82, of Quinter, KS, passed away 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his home in Quinter. He was born on July 
11, 1937, to Frank and Anna (Rietmayer) Geschwentner in Ellis County, 
KS.

Joe attended the country school through the 8th grade. On 
February 10, 1964, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Stefan at Christ
 the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, KS. They were married for 55 
years. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter. He took pleasure in 
tinkering and working with his hands, watching wrestling, gardening, and
 watching his great-grandchildren play. He worked his entire career as a
 mechanic and a farmhand until retirement; one of his favorite tasks was
 silage cutting.

Joe is survived by his wife Dorothy; son Dale Geschwentner of Hoxie, 
KS; daughter Kathy (Joe) Flora of Baldwin City, KS; grandchildren Ben 
(Jennifer) Flora of Georgetown, TX, Ashley (Trevor) Mader of Gardner, 
KS, and Allie (Austin) Heier of Quinter; great-grandchildren Avery 
Flora, Harper Heier, Weston Mader, Grace Flora, and Landon Mader; and 
brother Glen James Geschwentner of Russell, KS.

Joe is preceded in death by both parents; and sisters Mary Jane 
Augustine, Helen Moos, Francis Oberle, and infant sister Tillie 
Geschwentner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, January 17, 
2020,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, with Father James Thomas&nbsp;as
 celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2020, 
with a parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt 
Funeral Home, Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of
 America, American Red Cross, or Masses. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

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 </figure>Joseph “Joe” Geschwentner, age 82, of Quinter, KS, passed away 
Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at his home in Quinter. He was born on July 
11, 1937, to Frank and Anna (Rietmayer) Geschwentner in Ellis County, 
KS.Joe attended the country school through the 8th grade. On 
February 10, 1964, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Stefan at Christ
 the King Catholic Church in WaKeeney, KS. They were married for 55 
years. Joe was an avid fisherman and hunter. He took pleasure in 
tinkering and working with his hands, watching wrestling, gardening, and
 watching his great-grandchildren play. He worked his entire career as a
 mechanic and a farmhand until retirement; one of his favorite tasks was
 silage cutting.Joe is survived by his wife Dorothy; son Dale Geschwentner of Hoxie, 
KS; daughter Kathy (Joe) Flora of Baldwin City, KS; grandchildren Ben 
(Jennifer) Flora of Georgetown, TX, Ashley (Trevor) Mader of Gardner, 
KS, and Allie (Austin) Heier of Quinter; great-grandchildren Avery 
Flora, Harper Heier, Weston Mader, Grace Flora, and Landon Mader; and 
brother Glen James Geschwentner of Russell, KS.Joe is preceded in death by both parents; and sisters Mary Jane 
Augustine, Helen Moos, Francis Oberle, and infant sister Tillie 
Geschwentner.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Friday, January 17, 
2020,&nbsp;at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, with Father James Thomas&nbsp;as
 celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at&nbsp;Sacred Heart Cemetery.Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 16, 2020, 
with a parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt 
Funeral Home, Quinter.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer's Foundation of
 America, American Red Cross, or Masses. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main St, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Joseph 'Joe' Geschwentner

Luella M. Roemer, age 90, passed away on January 7, 2020 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp;She was born April 3, 1929 in Gove County, Kansas, the daughter of Wilton H. and Mabel Tuxford Bowman. She graduated from Kennewick High School in Kennewick, Washington. She was a lifetime resident of Healy, Kansas.

On September 14, 1949 she married L. Elmer Roemer in the Healy United Methodist Church of Healy, Kansas. She was a homemaker, enjoying quilting and sewing crafts. She was a member of the Healy United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Rebekah Lodge. She had been election supervisor for the Lewis Township and served as leader for the Healy Sunflower 4-H Club.

Survivors include, daughters Cheryl Tomson of Lenexa, Kansas and Mary and son-in-law Chuck Elliott of Overland Park, Kansas, son Earl and daughter-in-law Barbara Roemer of Scott City, Kansas, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son, a son-in-law, a granddaughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.

Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on January 18, 2020 at the Healy Cemetery Healy, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Healy United Methodist Church.

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 </figure>Luella M. Roemer, age 90, passed away on January 7, 2020 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp;She was born April 3, 1929 in Gove County, Kansas, the daughter of Wilton H. and Mabel Tuxford Bowman. She graduated from Kennewick High School in Kennewick, Washington. She was a lifetime resident of Healy, Kansas.On September 14, 1949 she married L. Elmer Roemer in the Healy United Methodist Church of Healy, Kansas. She was a homemaker, enjoying quilting and sewing crafts. She was a member of the Healy United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and Rebekah Lodge. She had been election supervisor for the Lewis Township and served as leader for the Healy Sunflower 4-H Club.Survivors include, daughters Cheryl Tomson of Lenexa, Kansas and Mary and son-in-law Chuck Elliott of Overland Park, Kansas, son Earl and daughter-in-law Barbara Roemer of Scott City, Kansas, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a son, a son-in-law, a granddaughter, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters.Graveside services will be held at 11 AM on January 18, 2020 at the Healy Cemetery Healy, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Healy United Methodist Church.

Luella M. Roemer

Kathleen Marie Evans, 68, Hays, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at HaysMed.

She was born August 29, 1951, in Hays, 
the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Giebler) Stecklein.&nbsp; In 1969, she 
graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; She attended Kansas University 
majoring in music and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a 
Bachelor’s Degree in music.&nbsp; She was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Alpha
 Pi (Fort Hays State University) chapter.&nbsp; 

On July 1, 1977, she was 
united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Harold Evans, Jr.&nbsp; He preceded her
 in death in November of 1984.&nbsp; She owned Kathy’s Piano Studio where she
 taught piano lessons, was a homemaker, and a sales associate at 
JCPenney, Kline’s Department Store and Stage.&nbsp; She was a member of 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a perpetual adorer, an 
organist at Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Nicholas of Myra churches, 
and choir director at St. Nicholas Church.&nbsp; Kathleen enjoyed crafts, 
sewing, toll and ceramic painting, and playing piano.&nbsp; She loved her 
family, was an awesome mom, and enjoyed her trips to New York to see her
 daughter.

She is survived by a daughter; Theresa 
Evans of Brooklyn, NY, three brothers; Jerry Stecklein and wife Joanne 
of Colleyville, TX, Daniel Stecklein and wife Gayle of Hays, and Duane 
Stecklein and wife Mary of Munjor, a sister; Virginia Hertel of Arvada, 
CO, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister; Mary Coy Kippes, and a brother-in-law; David Hertel.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church in Munjor, with Fr. Jarett Konrade officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Thursday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on Friday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the
 American Diabetes Association or to the Lewy Body Dementia 
Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Kathleen may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Kathleen Marie Evans, 68, Hays, died Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at HaysMed.She was born August 29, 1951, in Hays, 
the daughter of Henry and Loretta (Giebler) Stecklein.&nbsp; In 1969, she 
graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; She attended Kansas University 
majoring in music and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a 
Bachelor’s Degree in music.&nbsp; She was a member of Sigma Alpha Iota, Alpha
 Pi (Fort Hays State University) chapter.&nbsp; On July 1, 1977, she was 
united in marriage to Charles “Chuck” Harold Evans, Jr.&nbsp; He preceded her
 in death in November of 1984.&nbsp; She owned Kathy’s Piano Studio where she
 taught piano lessons, was a homemaker, and a sales associate at 
JCPenney, Kline’s Department Store and Stage.&nbsp; She was a member of 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a perpetual adorer, an 
organist at Immaculate Heart of Mary and St. Nicholas of Myra churches, 
and choir director at St. Nicholas Church.&nbsp; Kathleen enjoyed crafts, 
sewing, toll and ceramic painting, and playing piano.&nbsp; She loved her 
family, was an awesome mom, and enjoyed her trips to New York to see her
 daughter.She is survived by a daughter; Theresa 
Evans of Brooklyn, NY, three brothers; Jerry Stecklein and wife Joanne 
of Colleyville, TX, Daniel Stecklein and wife Gayle of Hays, and Duane 
Stecklein and wife Mary of Munjor, a sister; Virginia Hertel of Arvada, 
CO, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister; Mary Coy Kippes, and a brother-in-law; David Hertel.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 17, 2020, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church in Munjor, with Fr. Jarett Konrade officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Thursday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on Friday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the
 American Diabetes Association or to the Lewy Body Dementia 
Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Kathleen may be shared with 
the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Kathleen Marie Evans

Janet Marie Shaw was born April 18, 1958, in Hoxie, Kansas, to George 
and Margaret (Brant) Karnes. She died January 12, 2020, at Great Plains 
Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.


Janet graduated from Hoxie High School in 1976 and attended Fort 
Hays State University, graduating with a degree in home economics, and 
taught one year at Triplains High School in  Winona, Kansas. Janet 
married Scott Shaw on May 30, 1981, in Selden, Kansas. Janet was a 
caring mother, farm wife, and woman of faith, serving on church 
committees, singing for funerals, and teaching children about Jesus.


She is survived by husband Scott Shaw of Hoxie; daughters Andrea and
 husband Chris Graham of Stockton and Laura and husband Tucker Sexson of
 Weskan, and grandchildren Jonathan, Olivia, and Charlotte Graham and 
Kaiden, Brynlee, and Brooks Sexson; sister Joyce Mills and husband Greg 
of Houston, Texas.


She was preceded in death by her parents and father- and mother-in-law Floyd and Carol Shaw.


Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at 
Christ Community Church in Hoxie, Kansas, with burial at Bow Creek 
Cemetery in rural Sheridan County. Visitation will be Thursday, January 
16, at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home from  5:00 – 7:00 with the family 
present.   Family request no flowers.  Memorials in lieu of flowers may 
be made to Christ Community Church and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas.  Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopold.com

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 </figure>Janet Marie Shaw was born April 18, 1958, in Hoxie, Kansas, to George 
and Margaret (Brant) Karnes. She died January 12, 2020, at Great Plains 
Medical Center in North Platte, Nebraska.
Janet graduated from Hoxie High School in 1976 and attended Fort 
Hays State University, graduating with a degree in home economics, and 
taught one year at Triplains High School in Winona, Kansas. Janet 
married Scott Shaw on May 30, 1981, in Selden, Kansas. Janet was a 
caring mother, farm wife, and woman of faith, serving on church 
committees, singing for funerals, and teaching children about Jesus.
She is survived by husband Scott Shaw of Hoxie; daughters Andrea and
 husband Chris Graham of Stockton and Laura and husband Tucker Sexson of
 Weskan, and grandchildren Jonathan, Olivia, and Charlotte Graham and 
Kaiden, Brynlee, and Brooks Sexson; sister Joyce Mills and husband Greg 
of Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents and father- and mother-in-law Floyd and Carol Shaw.
Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at 
Christ Community Church in Hoxie, Kansas, with burial at Bow Creek 
Cemetery in rural Sheridan County. Visitation will be Thursday, January 
16, at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 with the family 
present. Family request no flowers. Memorials in lieu of flowers may 
be made to Christ Community Church and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopold.com

Janet M. (Karnes) Shaw

Delbert&nbsp;Arthur Dietrich, 84, of Ellis died Tuesday, December 17, 2019
 at HaysMed in Hays.&nbsp; 

He was born August 14, 1935 to Arthur and Martha 
(May) Dietrich.&nbsp; He had one younger sister, Marlene.&nbsp; He attended Adair 
country school in Trego County and Ellis High School.&nbsp; He lived most of 
his life on the family farm northwest of Ellis.&nbsp; 

He married Rosalie 
Schuster February 7, 1955 and together they had four children, Debbie, 
Fred, Lynda and Laura.&nbsp; On July 10, 1987 he married Pamela Marcotte 
Grauerholz joining her family of Carl, Bella, and Lynn.&nbsp;
In addition to farming he also worked as a carpenter, repairman, welder 
and oilman.&nbsp; He had many interests including Kansas and Native American 
history, woodworking, lapidary work and birdwatching.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
hunting and fishing with his son and his grandsons and was passionate 
about conservation, wildlife, his cattle and his dogs.&nbsp; He attended 
Ellis Baptist Church.


He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Troy Riedel.&nbsp; 


He is survived by his his wife Pam of Ellis , his children Debbie 
(George) Fisher, Derby,&nbsp; Fred (Michelle) Dietrich, Wamego, Lynda 
(Edward) Spurgeon, Harlem, GA, Laura Riedel, Wichita, Carl (Alisa) 
Grauerholz, Ellis, Bella Dietrich, Ellsworth and Lynn Dietrich, Hays, a 
sister,&nbsp; Marlene Neuburger, Manor, TX, 12 grandchildren, 5 great 
grandchildren and his faithful canine companions, Lucy and Pette.

A Memorial Service will be held January 18, 2020 at 10:30 in Ellis 
Baptist Church, 107 West 9th Street, Ellis, KS followed by an inurnment 
in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains.

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 </figure>Delbert&nbsp;Arthur Dietrich, 84, of Ellis died Tuesday, December 17, 2019
 at HaysMed in Hays.&nbsp; He was born August 14, 1935 to Arthur and Martha 
(May) Dietrich.&nbsp; He had one younger sister, Marlene.&nbsp; He attended Adair 
country school in Trego County and Ellis High School.&nbsp; He lived most of 
his life on the family farm northwest of Ellis.&nbsp; He married Rosalie 
Schuster February 7, 1955 and together they had four children, Debbie, 
Fred, Lynda and Laura.&nbsp; On July 10, 1987 he married Pamela Marcotte 
Grauerholz joining her family of Carl, Bella, and Lynn.&nbsp;
In addition to farming he also worked as a carpenter, repairman, welder 
and oilman.&nbsp; He had many interests including Kansas and Native American 
history, woodworking, lapidary work and birdwatching.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
hunting and fishing with his son and his grandsons and was passionate 
about conservation, wildlife, his cattle and his dogs.&nbsp; He attended 
Ellis Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a son-in-law, Troy Riedel.&nbsp; 
He is survived by his his wife Pam of Ellis , his children Debbie 
(George) Fisher, Derby,&nbsp; Fred (Michelle) Dietrich, Wamego, Lynda 
(Edward) Spurgeon, Harlem, GA, Laura Riedel, Wichita, Carl (Alisa) 
Grauerholz, Ellis, Bella Dietrich, Ellsworth and Lynn Dietrich, Hays, a 
sister,&nbsp; Marlene Neuburger, Manor, TX, 12 grandchildren, 5 great 
grandchildren and his faithful canine companions, Lucy and Pette.A Memorial Service will be held January 18, 2020 at 10:30 in Ellis 
Baptist Church, 107 West 9th Street, Ellis, KS followed by an inurnment 
in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Delbert Arthur Dietrich

James Volney “Jim” Bottomly, age 84, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis.

He was born April 9, 1935, at Lenora, Kansas, to Herbert J. and Jane Jean (Watson) Davis-Russ Bottomly.&nbsp; He married Mildred C. (Knoll) on July 25, 1955, at Hill City, Kansas.

He worked for the U.S. Post Office in&nbsp; Reno, Nevada, for 27 years and retired in 1990.&nbsp; He attended grade school and high school in Lenora, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.&nbsp; He worked for the U.S. Post Office in Reno, Nevada, for 27 years and retired in 1990. He moved to Hays, Kansas in 1993, and was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred C. Bottomly, Ellis, KS; one son, Herbert Bottomly and wife Lella, Sparks, Nevada; one daughter, Barbara Beyer and husband Robert, Reno, Nevada; three grandchildren, Chloe Bottomly, Caleb Bottomly, James Beyer; two step grandchildren, Christine Beyer and B J Beyer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lester Davis and Millard “Dude” Russ; three sisters, Una Davis, Stella Davis and Iris “Rusty” Montgomery.

Graveside services and inurnment will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.

The family suggests memorials to the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>James Volney “Jim” Bottomly, age 84, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis.He was born April 9, 1935, at Lenora, Kansas, to Herbert J. and Jane Jean (Watson) Davis-Russ Bottomly.&nbsp; He married Mildred C. (Knoll) on July 25, 1955, at Hill City, Kansas.He worked for the U.S. Post Office in&nbsp; Reno, Nevada, for 27 years and retired in 1990.&nbsp; He attended grade school and high school in Lenora, Kansas.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.&nbsp; He worked for the U.S. Post Office in Reno, Nevada, for 27 years and retired in 1990. He moved to Hays, Kansas in 1993, and was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas.Survivors include his wife, Mildred C. Bottomly, Ellis, KS; one son, Herbert Bottomly and wife Lella, Sparks, Nevada; one daughter, Barbara Beyer and husband Robert, Reno, Nevada; three grandchildren, Chloe Bottomly, Caleb Bottomly, James Beyer; two step grandchildren, Christine Beyer and B J Beyer.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lester Davis and Millard “Dude” Russ; three sisters, Una Davis, Stella Davis and Iris “Rusty” Montgomery.Graveside services and inurnment will be at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; Military honors will be by the Hays V.F.W. Post No. 9076.The family suggests memorials to the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis.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;

James Volney 'Jim' Bottomly

Ritchie Randall Ray, 73, of Almena, passed away, Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.

He was born March 29, 1946, in Almena, KS, to Christopher and Zora (Moser) Ray.

Survivors include his wife Rita of the home; 3 children, Robin Vincent of Derby, KS, Rick Ray of Lenexa, KS, and Randa Ray of Wichita, KS, and 11 grandkids.&nbsp; He is also survived by a sister, Doloris Smalley of Scottsbluff, NE; and two brothers, Jim Ray of Norton, KS, and Bob Ray of Texas.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 17th, at the Almena Congregational Church, Almena, KS, with Pastor Ron Martin officiating.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening, January 16th, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Almena Congregational Church for visitation.&nbsp; Friends are welcomed to sign the book at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Almena Congregational Church.

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

Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

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 </figure>Ritchie Randall Ray, 73, of Almena, passed away, Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE.He was born March 29, 1946, in Almena, KS, to Christopher and Zora (Moser) Ray.Survivors include his wife Rita of the home; 3 children, Robin Vincent of Derby, KS, Rick Ray of Lenexa, KS, and Randa Ray of Wichita, KS, and 11 grandkids.&nbsp; He is also survived by a sister, Doloris Smalley of Scottsbluff, NE; and two brothers, Jim Ray of Norton, KS, and Bob Ray of Texas.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 17th, at the Almena Congregational Church, Almena, KS, with Pastor Ron Martin officiating.The family will receive friends Thursday evening, January 16th, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Almena Congregational Church for visitation.&nbsp; Friends are welcomed to sign the book at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.Memorial contributions may be made to the Almena Congregational Church.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

Ritchie R. Ray

Lowell D. Darcey, 80, passed away on January 13, 2020, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born on May 5, 1939, to James &amp; 
Marguerite (Flick) Darcey. He married Sandra Freeburg on October 18, 
1964, in Pawnee Rock. She survives.

A previous Belleville resident from 1970-1983, Lowell resided in 
Great Bend. He was a stockman and auctioneer, owning and operating the 
Belleville Livestock Commission Company, LSD Cattle Company and Cedar 
Vale Livestock Commission Company. He was a member of the Methodist 
faith and 4H in his younger years. Later in life, he enjoyed the company
 of his neighbors and close friends.

Survivors include, his wife Sandra of the home; a daughter, Jama 
Nicholas of Hoisington; two brothers, Lynn Darcey and wife Barbara of 
Newton and Ronald Darcey and wife Virginia of Wichita; and two 
grandsons, Brody Nicholas and Braxton Nicholas. He was preceded in death
 by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 
p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Morita Truman presiding. Memorials
 are suggested to Barton County Youth Care, Inc., in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lowell D. Darcey, 80, passed away on January 13, 2020, at Clara 
Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born on May 5, 1939, to James &amp; 
Marguerite (Flick) Darcey. He married Sandra Freeburg on October 18, 
1964, in Pawnee Rock. She survives.A previous Belleville resident from 1970-1983, Lowell resided in 
Great Bend. He was a stockman and auctioneer, owning and operating the 
Belleville Livestock Commission Company, LSD Cattle Company and Cedar 
Vale Livestock Commission Company. He was a member of the Methodist 
faith and 4H in his younger years. Later in life, he enjoyed the company
 of his neighbors and close friends.Survivors include, his wife Sandra of the home; a daughter, Jama 
Nicholas of Hoisington; two brothers, Lynn Darcey and wife Barbara of 
Newton and Ronald Darcey and wife Virginia of Wichita; and two 
grandsons, Brody Nicholas and Braxton Nicholas. He was preceded in death
 by his parents.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday, January 16, 
2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 
p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Morita Truman presiding. Memorials
 are suggested to Barton County Youth Care, Inc., in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Lowell D. Darcey

Dr. G. Kathleen Newell, age 97, of Manhattan, died Wednesday January 8, 
2020 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.


She was born on September 1, 1922 in Stafford, Kansas, the daughter of 
Hardin and Grace (Bess) Newell.  She was the eighth child of nine in her
 family. Kathleen attended schools in Stafford and graduated from 
Stafford High School with the class of 1940.  She then attended Kansas 
State University and earned her Bachelors Degree in Dietetics and 
Institution Management in 1944.  She earned her PhD. From the University
 of Tennessee in Nutrition in 1972.


Dr. Newell accomplished many goals in her professional career.  She 
worked as an intern at the University of Michigan.  Then for 11 years 
she worked in a hospital in Michigan in the dietetics department.  In 
1958 she became an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming in 
Home Economics and then she moved to Manhattan to work at Kansas State 
University for the Department of Food and Nutrition and became a 
professor in 1984 and retired in 1988.


She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan.  
Also, the American Dietetic Association and the Kansas Dietetic 
Association, the Delta Kappa Gamma. KSU Alumni Association, the 
Presidents Club.  She loved to attend the lectures for the Landon 
Lecture Series at KSU.  


She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; also 2 nephews and her niece.


Survivors include her nephew Dale Newell (Marsha) of Hays, Kansas and 
her niece Vicki Marks (Gene) of Great Bend, Kansas; also, her many other
 nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and 
nephews and her great-great-great nieces and nephews.


Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday January 16, 2020 
at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, with Pastor 
Melanie Nord officiating.  Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday 
January 17, 2020 at the Stafford Cemetery in Stafford, Kansas.


Memorial contributions are suggested to the KSU Foundation, the 
Meadowlark Hills Foundation or the First United Methodist Church in 
Manhattan.  Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502.


Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Dr. G. Kathleen Newell, age 97, of Manhattan, died Wednesday January 8, 
2020 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.
She was born on September 1, 1922 in Stafford, Kansas, the daughter of 
Hardin and Grace (Bess) Newell. She was the eighth child of nine in her
 family. Kathleen attended schools in Stafford and graduated from 
Stafford High School with the class of 1940. She then attended Kansas 
State University and earned her Bachelors Degree in Dietetics and 
Institution Management in 1944. She earned her PhD. From the University
 of Tennessee in Nutrition in 1972.
Dr. Newell accomplished many goals in her professional career. She 
worked as an intern at the University of Michigan. Then for 11 years 
she worked in a hospital in Michigan in the dietetics department. In 
1958 she became an assistant professor at the University of Wyoming in 
Home Economics and then she moved to Manhattan to work at Kansas State 
University for the Department of Food and Nutrition and became a 
professor in 1984 and retired in 1988.
She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan. 
Also, the American Dietetic Association and the Kansas Dietetic 
Association, the Delta Kappa Gamma. KSU Alumni Association, the 
Presidents Club. She loved to attend the lectures for the Landon 
Lecture Series at KSU. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; also 2 nephews and her niece.
Survivors include her nephew Dale Newell (Marsha) of Hays, Kansas and 
her niece Vicki Marks (Gene) of Great Bend, Kansas; also, her many other
 nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and 
nephews and her great-great-great nieces and nephews.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday January 16, 2020 
at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, with Pastor 
Melanie Nord officiating. Inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday 
January 17, 2020 at the Stafford Cemetery in Stafford, Kansas.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the KSU Foundation, the 
Meadowlark Hills Foundation or the First United Methodist Church in 
Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502.
Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Dr. G. Kathleen Newell

Robert E. “Bob” Biles, 74, passed away January 12, 2020, at St. 
Anthony’s Hospital, Wichita. He was born on October 10, 1945, at Great 
Bend, to Manuel Roy and Claudia (Piland) Biles. He married Paula Hines 
on June 12, 1965, at Ellinwood. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Robert was a mechanic and welder for 
Gibson Titus &amp; Stafford, Straub International and was later more 
recently owned and operated Triple 7 Repair. He was a member of Prince 
of Peace Parish. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and being in 
the outdoors.

Survivors include, his wife, Paula of the home; a son, Kevin Biles of
 Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Colleen Miller and husband Mike of Salina 
and Loretta McIntosh and husband Tim of Great Bend; six sisters, Lavonna
 Lick and husband Jerald, Susan Marie Hartsell and husband Richard, 
Karla Biles, Sherry Smolik, Rhonda Suppes and husband Richard and Brenda
 Johnson; four grandchildren, Megan Peterson and husband Michael, Morgan
 Schridde and husband Josh, Robert Miller and Ashley Miller; and one 
great granddaughter, Lily Jean Peterson. He was preceded in death by his
 parents.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
 the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” Biles, 74, passed away January 12, 2020, at St. 
Anthony’s Hospital, Wichita. He was born on October 10, 1945, at Great 
Bend, to Manuel Roy and Claudia (Piland) Biles. He married Paula Hines 
on June 12, 1965, at Ellinwood. She survives.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Robert was a mechanic and welder for 
Gibson Titus &amp; Stafford, Straub International and was later more 
recently owned and operated Triple 7 Repair. He was a member of Prince 
of Peace Parish. Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and being in 
the outdoors.Survivors include, his wife, Paula of the home; a son, Kevin Biles of
 Phoenix, AZ; two daughters, Colleen Miller and husband Mike of Salina 
and Loretta McIntosh and husband Tim of Great Bend; six sisters, Lavonna
 Lick and husband Jerald, Susan Marie Hartsell and husband Richard, 
Karla Biles, Sherry Smolik, Rhonda Suppes and husband Richard and Brenda
 Johnson; four grandchildren, Megan Peterson and husband Michael, Morgan
 Schridde and husband Josh, Robert Miller and Ashley Miller; and one 
great granddaughter, Lily Jean Peterson. He was preceded in death by his
 parents.Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 
Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2020, 
at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Louis Trung Dinh Hoang presiding. 
Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to
 the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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