Daryl C. Reeder, 89, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Mission, Texas. &nbsp;

Daryl was born on September 8, 1930, in rural Trego County, Kansas to
 Cecil and Emma (Sitz) Reeder.&nbsp; During the Korean War, he served as a 
U.S. Navy corpsman&nbsp;for three years&nbsp;on a hospital ship.&nbsp; Daryl returned 
to work the family farm for more than 30 years while also working as a 
U.S. Postal Carrier. &nbsp;

He often said he carried on a lifelong love affair with his wife, 
Janice (Poague) Reeder who he married on April 15, 1953.&nbsp; Together they 
raised five children, instilling in them a strong work ethic and a love 
of music. &nbsp;

As a teenager, Daryl developed an enthusiastic interest in 
photography that stayed with him throughout his life.&nbsp; From war-torn 
Korea to his children's kindergarten programs, family get togethers, 
graduations, or marriages, he was always documenting life from behind 
the camera. His legendary slide shows were not to be missed.

Upon returning from Korea, Daryl devoted a lifetime of service to the
 VFW, including terms as a local and state post commander. He was an 
avid tournament league bowler, and had a passion for fishing and 
hunting.

He is survived by his wife Janice, his children, Mona, Mike, Jim, and
 Curtis, his sister, Shirley Erbert, and several grandchildren and great
 grandchildren.&nbsp; He was predeceased by his son, John, grandson, Sean, 
and granddaughter, Hannah.

Graveside funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery of WaKeeney.&nbsp; Arrangements 
pending Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Daryl
 Reeder Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Daryl C. Reeder, 89, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Mission, Texas. &nbsp;Daryl was born on September 8, 1930, in rural Trego County, Kansas to
 Cecil and Emma (Sitz) Reeder.&nbsp; During the Korean War, he served as a 
U.S. Navy corpsman&nbsp;for three years&nbsp;on a hospital ship.&nbsp; Daryl returned 
to work the family farm for more than 30 years while also working as a 
U.S. Postal Carrier. &nbsp;He often said he carried on a lifelong love affair with his wife, 
Janice (Poague) Reeder who he married on April 15, 1953.&nbsp; Together they 
raised five children, instilling in them a strong work ethic and a love 
of music. &nbsp;As a teenager, Daryl developed an enthusiastic interest in 
photography that stayed with him throughout his life.&nbsp; From war-torn 
Korea to his children's kindergarten programs, family get togethers, 
graduations, or marriages, he was always documenting life from behind 
the camera. His legendary slide shows were not to be missed.Upon returning from Korea, Daryl devoted a lifetime of service to the
 VFW, including terms as a local and state post commander. He was an 
avid tournament league bowler, and had a passion for fishing and 
hunting.He is survived by his wife Janice, his children, Mona, Mike, Jim, and
 Curtis, his sister, Shirley Erbert, and several grandchildren and great
 grandchildren.&nbsp; He was predeceased by his son, John, grandson, Sean, 
and granddaughter, Hannah.Graveside funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery of WaKeeney.&nbsp; Arrangements 
pending Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Daryl
 Reeder Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Daryl C. Reeder

Calvin Carl Beckman, son of Carl Edward and Frances Edna (Dieterich) 
Beckman, was born August 19, 1934, in Norton, and passed away December 
18, 2019 at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City.  


Calvin grew up on the family farm in the North Star neighborhood and
 attended the North Star Rural Grade School and Lenora Grade School, 
graduating from Lenora High School in 1952.  He was a member of the 
United Parish Church, past Noble Grand of Lenora IOOF Lodge, past 
president of Lenora Mercantile Association, and past board member of the
 Graham County Farm Bureau, and had been a member of the Kansas National
 Guard.  He was a lifelong Lenora area and Graham County resident.


Calvin enjoyed spending time with family; farming; getting together 
with the North Star neighbors for a bi-weekly Saturday night of 
Pinochle; driving the Lenora school bus; attending farm sales and 
auctions; and watching the family’s crops of grain, cattle, children, 
and grandchildren grow.


On June 7, 1959, Calvin and Iva (Hall) were married in the 
Congregational Church in Lenora.  They recently celebrated 60 wonderful 
years together.


Survivors include his wife Iva Beckman, Hill City; daughter Wanda 
(Mike) Vincent, Norton; son Lonnie (Jacque) Beckman, Lenora; 
grandchildren Heath (Laurie) Vincent, Wamego; Tabitha (Jake) Stalder, 
Beaver City, NE; Clayton (Allie) Beckman, Garen Beckman, and Zoie 
Beckman, Lenora; along with three little “buns in the oven,” due in the 
next few weeks.


Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, sister Geneva Berry, and identical twin brother Alvin Beckman.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Calvin-C-Beckman?obId=9670361#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Calvin Carl Beckman, son of Carl Edward and Frances Edna (Dieterich) 
Beckman, was born August 19, 1934, in Norton, and passed away December 
18, 2019 at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City. 
Calvin grew up on the family farm in the North Star neighborhood and
 attended the North Star Rural Grade School and Lenora Grade School, 
graduating from Lenora High School in 1952. He was a member of the 
United Parish Church, past Noble Grand of Lenora IOOF Lodge, past 
president of Lenora Mercantile Association, and past board member of the
 Graham County Farm Bureau, and had been a member of the Kansas National
 Guard. He was a lifelong Lenora area and Graham County resident.
Calvin enjoyed spending time with family; farming; getting together 
with the North Star neighbors for a bi-weekly Saturday night of 
Pinochle; driving the Lenora school bus; attending farm sales and 
auctions; and watching the family’s crops of grain, cattle, children, 
and grandchildren grow.
On June 7, 1959, Calvin and Iva (Hall) were married in the 
Congregational Church in Lenora. They recently celebrated 60 wonderful 
years together.
Survivors include his wife Iva Beckman, Hill City; daughter Wanda 
(Mike) Vincent, Norton; son Lonnie (Jacque) Beckman, Lenora; 
grandchildren Heath (Laurie) Vincent, Wamego; Tabitha (Jake) Stalder, 
Beaver City, NE; Clayton (Allie) Beckman, Garen Beckman, and Zoie 
Beckman, Lenora; along with three little “buns in the oven,” due in the 
next few weeks.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, sister Geneva Berry, and identical twin brother Alvin Beckman.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Calvin-C-Beckman?obId=9670361#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Calvin Carl Beckman

January 6, 1918
 -
 December 29, 2019

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Alfred-Al-Becker?obId=10257470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 6, 1918
 -
 December 29, 2019An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Alfred-Al-Becker?obId=10257470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Alfred 'Al' Becker

Eugene (Gene) L. Witman, 78, passed away December 24, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.

He was born April 17, 1941 in Dodge City, KS, the son of John P. and 
Lois Mae Stoskoff Witman.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer/rancher.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Dodge City, KS.

On February 19, 1961, he married Patrice Shiew in Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Ronda (Ron) White, Jetmore, 
KS, Brenda (Ricardo) Reggeti, Wichita, KS; son, Travis (Angie) Witman, 
Goodland, KS; nine grandchildren, Regan Weber, Erin Ramm, Nicholas 
Reggeti, Malon White, Shawn Reggeti, Holton Witman, Victoria Reggeti 
Beyer, Amanda Reggeti and Rachel Witman; five great grandchildren, 
Tinley Weber, Drake Weber, Taelyn Weber, Daxton Weber and Nora Ramm.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at United 
Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore or 
Hodgeman County EMS in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, 
KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eugene (Gene) L. Witman, 78, passed away December 24, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.He was born April 17, 1941 in Dodge City, KS, the son of John P. and 
Lois Mae Stoskoff Witman.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer/rancher.He was a member of First Baptist Church, Dodge City, KS.On February 19, 1961, he married Patrice Shiew in Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: two daughters, Ronda (Ron) White, Jetmore, 
KS, Brenda (Ricardo) Reggeti, Wichita, KS; son, Travis (Angie) Witman, 
Goodland, KS; nine grandchildren, Regan Weber, Erin Ramm, Nicholas 
Reggeti, Malon White, Shawn Reggeti, Holton Witman, Victoria Reggeti 
Beyer, Amanda Reggeti and Rachel Witman; five great grandchildren, 
Tinley Weber, Drake Weber, Taelyn Weber, Daxton Weber and Nora Ramm.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at United 
Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore or 
Hodgeman County EMS in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, 
KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eugene (Gene) L. Witman

Bettie M. Schielke, born Nov. 4, 1942, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Hays.

Funeral arrangements are pending with <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4065582/Schielke-Bettie/service-details.php">Baalmann Mortuary</a>, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas, 67701.

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 </figure>Bettie M. Schielke, born Nov. 4, 1942, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Hays.Funeral arrangements are pending with <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4065582/Schielke-Bettie/service-details.php">Baalmann Mortuary</a>, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas, 67701.

Bettie M. Schielke

Bert W. Erwin, 87, passed away Dec. 28, 2019, at Larksfield Place Health Center, Wichita. He was born on Jan. 3, 1932 at Walnut Grove, Missouri to Rubert and Ruby (Combs) Erwin. He married Sharon Southard Aug. 26, 1960 at Great Bend. She survives.

A Great Bend resident since 1959, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a CPA and partner of the accounting firm Kennedy &amp; Coe, prior to co-founding Cross, Erwin &amp; Goerl. He was a member of Foundry Methodist Church. He was in the United States Navy and served in Europe during the Korean War. Bert and Sharon recently moved to Wichita.

Survivors include, his wife Sharon of the home; one son, Mark Erwin of Overland Park; two daughters, Jana Erwin of Wichita and Pamela Roemer and husband Mark of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren, Abigail King and husband Charles, Benjamin Streit and Angus Durfee; and brother-in-law, Joe Southard and wife Loretta.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Steven Erwin and Greg Erwin; one brother, Samuel Randolph Erwin (Alma); one sister, Bettye Rockhold (James); and a grandson, Jonah Erwin.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding.

Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials are suggested to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Bert W. Erwin, 87, passed away Dec. 28, 2019, at Larksfield Place Health Center, Wichita. He was born on Jan. 3, 1932 at Walnut Grove, Missouri to Rubert and Ruby (Combs) Erwin. He married Sharon Southard Aug. 26, 1960 at Great Bend. She survives.A Great Bend resident since 1959, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a CPA and partner of the accounting firm Kennedy &amp; Coe, prior to co-founding Cross, Erwin &amp; Goerl. He was a member of Foundry Methodist Church. He was in the United States Navy and served in Europe during the Korean War. Bert and Sharon recently moved to Wichita.Survivors include, his wife Sharon of the home; one son, Mark Erwin of Overland Park; two daughters, Jana Erwin of Wichita and Pamela Roemer and husband Mark of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren, Abigail King and husband Charles, Benjamin Streit and Angus Durfee; and brother-in-law, Joe Southard and wife Loretta.He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Steven Erwin and Greg Erwin; one brother, Samuel Randolph Erwin (Alma); one sister, Bettye Rockhold (James); and a grandson, Jonah Erwin.Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding.Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials are suggested to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bert W. Erwin

Loretta A. Steiner, 91, died Dec. 29, 2019, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. She was born April 24, 1928, in Great Bend, the daughter of Bernard J. and Helen V. (Schreiber) Schneider.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Loretta graduated from Olmitz High School in 1945.

On Sept. 14, 1948, she married Hubert J. Steiner in Olmitz. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2014.

Loretta was a farm wife and homemaker, she also worked as an receptionist for Dr. Moore’s office.

Loretta was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She was a faithful member of the St. Ann’s Altar Society, serving in several offices over the years, and helped to publish the first Odin Cookbook.

She is survived by a son, Dan Steiner and wife Linda of Great Bend; two daughters, Helen Jeanne Oglesby and husband Dan of Lincoln, Ala., and Lisa Rookstool and husband Robert of Clay Center; six grandchildren, Hope Rickman, Jason Steiner, Michael Steiner, Ethan Steiner, Annie Steiner, and Bobbi Rookstool; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Bernard Schneider, Jr., Paul Schneider, and Robert Schneider; and two sisters, Sister Helen Delores Schneider, and an infant sister, Clarissa Schneider.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Odin.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Altar Society of Holy Family Parish or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Loretta A. Steiner, 91, died Dec. 29, 2019, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. She was born April 24, 1928, in Great Bend, the daughter of Bernard J. and Helen V. (Schreiber) Schneider.A lifetime Barton County resident, Loretta graduated from Olmitz High School in 1945.On Sept. 14, 1948, she married Hubert J. Steiner in Olmitz. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2014.Loretta was a farm wife and homemaker, she also worked as an receptionist for Dr. Moore’s office.Loretta was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She was a faithful member of the St. Ann’s Altar Society, serving in several offices over the years, and helped to publish the first Odin Cookbook.She is survived by a son, Dan Steiner and wife Linda of Great Bend; two daughters, Helen Jeanne Oglesby and husband Dan of Lincoln, Ala., and Lisa Rookstool and husband Robert of Clay Center; six grandchildren, Hope Rickman, Jason Steiner, Michael Steiner, Ethan Steiner, Annie Steiner, and Bobbi Rookstool; and seven great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Bernard Schneider, Jr., Paul Schneider, and Robert Schneider; and two sisters, Sister Helen Delores Schneider, and an infant sister, Clarissa Schneider.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Odin.Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Altar Society of Holy Family Parish or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Loretta A. Steiner

Elmer Eugene Lawver died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Colby.

He was born&nbsp;Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1927.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at&nbsp;Baalmann Mortuary, Colby.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Jan. 2. at&nbsp;Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, KS 67701.

Interment will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 403 S. 13th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

A full obituary is pending with <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary.</a>

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 <figcaption>Elmer Eugene Lawver&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Elmer Eugene Lawver died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Colby.He was born&nbsp;Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1927.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at&nbsp;Baalmann Mortuary, Colby.Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Jan. 2. at&nbsp;Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, KS 67701.Interment will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 403 S. 13th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.A full obituary is pending with <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary.</a>

Elmer Eugene Lawver

Date of Birth: Wednesday, November 4th, 1942

Date of Death:Monday, December 30th, 2019

Date of Birth: Wednesday, November 4th, 1942Date of Death:Monday, December 30th, 2019Place of Death: HaysA full obituary is pending with <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary.</a>

PLAINVILLE—Lavonne Mary Normandin, age 83 of Plainville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at the Redbud Village in Plainville. 

Lavonne was born on Nov. 25, 1936 in Bogue to Hobson and Lorenda (Bellerive) Desair. She was raised in Damar, where she graduated with the class of 1954. Lavonne was united in marriage to Duane Normandin on April 27, 1955 in Damar. To this union, Larry, Rodney, Mark and Chris were born.

Lavonne loved spending her time with her family, especially her grandkids. She so enjoyed holding them as babies. She was a phenomenal baker and was a talented hand at crocheting. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Lavonne is survived by her sons; Larry (Carla) Normandin of Plainville, Rodney (Gay) Normandin of Plainville, Mark (Trena) Normandin of Salina, and Chris (Dena) Normandin of Plainville; sister, Helen (Bert) Bertolini of Lincoln, Neb.; brother, Eugene (Charlotte) Desair of Damar; four grandchildren, Amy Normandin, Nate Normandin, Logan Normandin, and Ella Normandin; four step-grandchildren Venessa Marvin, Mark (Anna) Marvin, Lacy Desair and Whitney Desair; and 10 step-great-grandchildren, Savannah, Trinity, Kaylee, Jesse, Mariah, Jakob, Sadie, Seth, Hailey, Aria.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hobson and Lorenda Desair; husband, Duane Normandin; sisters, Marguarite Russell and Sharon Desair; granddaugher, Kelsey Normandin; and step-grandson, Ryan Desair.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3 p.m. The visitation will be moved to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 6 until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>.

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 </figure>PLAINVILLE—Lavonne Mary Normandin, age 83 of Plainville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at the Redbud Village in Plainville. Lavonne was born on Nov. 25, 1936 in Bogue to Hobson and Lorenda (Bellerive) Desair. She was raised in Damar, where she graduated with the class of 1954. Lavonne was united in marriage to Duane Normandin on April 27, 1955 in Damar. To this union, Larry, Rodney, Mark and Chris were born.Lavonne loved spending her time with her family, especially her grandkids. She so enjoyed holding them as babies. She was a phenomenal baker and was a talented hand at crocheting. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.Lavonne is survived by her sons; Larry (Carla) Normandin of Plainville, Rodney (Gay) Normandin of Plainville, Mark (Trena) Normandin of Salina, and Chris (Dena) Normandin of Plainville; sister, Helen (Bert) Bertolini of Lincoln, Neb.; brother, Eugene (Charlotte) Desair of Damar; four grandchildren, Amy Normandin, Nate Normandin, Logan Normandin, and Ella Normandin; four step-grandchildren Venessa Marvin, Mark (Anna) Marvin, Lacy Desair and Whitney Desair; and 10 step-great-grandchildren, Savannah, Trinity, Kaylee, Jesse, Mariah, Jakob, Sadie, Seth, Hailey, Aria.She is preceded in death by her parents, Hobson and Lorenda Desair; husband, Duane Normandin; sisters, Marguarite Russell and Sharon Desair; granddaugher, Kelsey Normandin; and step-grandson, Ryan Desair.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3 p.m. The visitation will be moved to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 6 until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>.

Lavonne Mary Normandin

Donna L. Walters, 86, formerly of Hays, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Brookdale Nursing Home in Overland Park.

She was born Aug. 10, 1933 in Russell, one of three children to Verne and Eunice (Sellens) Willson. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. 

On April 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Dennis F. Walters at St. Joseph Church in Hays, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 12, 2011.

Donna was a homemaker and with her husband, owned and operated Walters Liquor Store for twenty years in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of the Yorkshire Kennel Club of Greater Kansas City, the MoKan Toy Club, and loved showing her Yorkie dogs. She was an excellent baker, always baking from scratch. Her hobbies included toll painting and calligraphy, and she perfected every hobby she enjoyed. &nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Barry Walters and wife Tracey of Ventura, Calif., and Mark Walters and wife Susan of Queen Creek, Ariz.; a daughter, Stacey Grieve and husband Mark of Hays; two brothers, Keith Willson and wife Darlene and Kent Willson and wife Jeri; seven grandchildren, Kari, Kyle, Evan, Nolan, Amber, Kyla, and Kena; and four great-grandchildren; Hayden, Zander, Xavier, and Oliver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dennis.

A private family inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Condolences and memories of Donna may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna L. Walters, 86, formerly of Hays, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Brookdale Nursing Home in Overland Park.She was born Aug. 10, 1933 in Russell, one of three children to Verne and Eunice (Sellens) Willson. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. On April 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Dennis F. Walters at St. Joseph Church in Hays, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 12, 2011.Donna was a homemaker and with her husband, owned and operated Walters Liquor Store for twenty years in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of the Yorkshire Kennel Club of Greater Kansas City, the MoKan Toy Club, and loved showing her Yorkie dogs. She was an excellent baker, always baking from scratch. Her hobbies included toll painting and calligraphy, and she perfected every hobby she enjoyed. &nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Barry Walters and wife Tracey of Ventura, Calif., and Mark Walters and wife Susan of Queen Creek, Ariz.; a daughter, Stacey Grieve and husband Mark of Hays; two brothers, Keith Willson and wife Darlene and Kent Willson and wife Jeri; seven grandchildren, Kari, Kyle, Evan, Nolan, Amber, Kyla, and Kena; and four great-grandchildren; Hayden, Zander, Xavier, and Oliver.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dennis.A private family inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.Condolences and memories of Donna may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donna L. Walters

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

John was born May 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Alexius and Lena (Cira) McCarthy.&nbsp; He grew up in St. Louis until the age of 8 when his family moved to southern California.

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

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

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

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

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

John Raymond Terhune

On Dec. 26th, 2019, Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel passed away at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was 84 years old.

Judy was born on Jan. 13, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Myrtle Alice (Parsons) and Leonard Fenton Hohner. She was a Dust Bowl baby and was raised on the farm northwest of Ulysses in Grant County.

Growing up she enjoyed the country life and went to school in Ulysses. She attended Fort Hays State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree.

On Aug. 26, 1956, she married Wilfred Eugene Schrepel and they raised two boys in Ulysses. She was a warm and loving mother. Her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were her great joy.

Judy was a dedicated educator for 29 years first in Plainville and Norton then in Ulysses. She was certainly a part of her community and active in the Grace Lutheran Church, book club, Monday Study Club, sorority, bridge club, was a director of the Grant County Scholarship Foundation and participated in several quilt groups among others. Making beautiful quilts for her family and friends was her passion.

Judy is survived by her two sons, Douglas Schrepel of Colorado Springs, and Bradley Schrepel of Ketchikan, Alaska; her five grandchildren, Caitlin Schrepel of Seattle, Jordan Schrepel of Seattle, Marissa Schrepel of Colorado Springs, Alanna Schrepel of Bellingham, Wash., and Wyatt Schrepel of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Nora Hendricks of Seattle.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Todd Guinn officiating. Burial will be at the Ellinwood Lakin Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. 

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Grant County Scholarship Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577724230818.jpeg" alt="Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel" />
 <figcaption>Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel</figcaption>
 </figure>On Dec. 26th, 2019, Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel passed away at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was 84 years old.Judy was born on Jan. 13, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Myrtle Alice (Parsons) and Leonard Fenton Hohner. She was a Dust Bowl baby and was raised on the farm northwest of Ulysses in Grant County.Growing up she enjoyed the country life and went to school in Ulysses. She attended Fort Hays State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree.On Aug. 26, 1956, she married Wilfred Eugene Schrepel and they raised two boys in Ulysses. She was a warm and loving mother. Her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were her great joy.Judy was a dedicated educator for 29 years first in Plainville and Norton then in Ulysses. She was certainly a part of her community and active in the Grace Lutheran Church, book club, Monday Study Club, sorority, bridge club, was a director of the Grant County Scholarship Foundation and participated in several quilt groups among others. Making beautiful quilts for her family and friends was her passion.Judy is survived by her two sons, Douglas Schrepel of Colorado Springs, and Bradley Schrepel of Ketchikan, Alaska; her five grandchildren, Caitlin Schrepel of Seattle, Jordan Schrepel of Seattle, Marissa Schrepel of Colorado Springs, Alanna Schrepel of Bellingham, Wash., and Wyatt Schrepel of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Nora Hendricks of Seattle.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Todd Guinn officiating. Burial will be at the Ellinwood Lakin Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Grant County Scholarship Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel

Anita R. (McInteer) Van Pelt was born in Manhattan, Kan., on Nov. 4,1936, the daughter of W.R. McInteer and Florence Bell (Cragg) McInteer. She passed away after a long illness on Dec. 26, 2019 at her home in Oberlin.

Anita grew up in Manhattan, where she attended school and also at Westmoreland. She always thought of Manhattan as her home even though due to health problems had lived near her daughter in Oberlin for several years.

She treasured all of her family and her many friends around the Manhattan area that were an important part of her life. She was always a hard worker and worked as a bookkeeper for Big A Auto for several years, managed a couple of restaurants and worked at McCall Pattern Company in Manhattan up until she retired.

Anita loved spending time with her family, working crossword puzzles and watching sci-fi movies. She was an avid reader and had a hard time putting a good book down, sometimes reading for hours. Anita was a loving, devoted mother to her children Randy and Terry, not a day went by that she didn't tell them how much she loved them.

Anita was preceded in death by her parents, W.R. McInteer and Florence McInteer; sisters, Dora Jean Mills and Frances Vollowich; and her brothers, Eldon, Burt, Richard and Allen McInteer.

Survivors include her son, Randy Van Pelt, Hutchinson; daughter Terry Berry and husband, Cary of Oberlin; grandchildren, Heather, Wendy and Levi; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Anita's family want to express sincere gratitude to the Good Samaritan Society for the wonderful care provided to her over the years. Also, to the nurses and all of the staff at Decatur Health Systems for their kindness and care of Anita while she was there. A special thank you to her kind and loved friend, Mary, that helped take care of Anita and was such a comfort for her. A special thank you to her wonderful neighbor, Ann, who also was a caring friend to Anita.

Family and friends are invited to join a celebration of Anita's life at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Wamego United Methodist Church in Wamego. A luncheon will follow the service.

The family suggests memorials to the Anita R. Van Pelt Memorial Fund. Memorials may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749.

Words of comfort may be left at <a href="http://paulsfh.com">paulsfh.com</a>.

A Mother is an angel God sent so we would know how very much He loved us in the best way He could show.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Anita R. (McInteer) Van Pelt</figcaption>
 </figure>Anita R. (McInteer) Van Pelt was born in Manhattan, Kan., on Nov. 4,1936, the daughter of W.R. McInteer and Florence Bell (Cragg) McInteer. She passed away after a long illness on Dec. 26, 2019 at her home in Oberlin.Anita grew up in Manhattan, where she attended school and also at Westmoreland. She always thought of Manhattan as her home even though due to health problems had lived near her daughter in Oberlin for several years.She treasured all of her family and her many friends around the Manhattan area that were an important part of her life. She was always a hard worker and worked as a bookkeeper for Big A Auto for several years, managed a couple of restaurants and worked at McCall Pattern Company in Manhattan up until she retired.Anita loved spending time with her family, working crossword puzzles and watching sci-fi movies. She was an avid reader and had a hard time putting a good book down, sometimes reading for hours. Anita was a loving, devoted mother to her children Randy and Terry, not a day went by that she didn't tell them how much she loved them.Anita was preceded in death by her parents, W.R. McInteer and Florence McInteer; sisters, Dora Jean Mills and Frances Vollowich; and her brothers, Eldon, Burt, Richard and Allen McInteer.Survivors include her son, Randy Van Pelt, Hutchinson; daughter Terry Berry and husband, Cary of Oberlin; grandchildren, Heather, Wendy and Levi; and numerous nieces and nephews.Anita's family want to express sincere gratitude to the Good Samaritan Society for the wonderful care provided to her over the years. Also, to the nurses and all of the staff at Decatur Health Systems for their kindness and care of Anita while she was there. A special thank you to her kind and loved friend, Mary, that helped take care of Anita and was such a comfort for her. A special thank you to her wonderful neighbor, Ann, who also was a caring friend to Anita.Family and friends are invited to join a celebration of Anita's life at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020 at Wamego United Methodist Church in Wamego. A luncheon will follow the service.The family suggests memorials to the Anita R. Van Pelt Memorial Fund. Memorials may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749.Words of comfort may be left at <a href="http://paulsfh.com">paulsfh.com</a>.A Mother is an angel God sent so we would know how very much He loved us in the best way He could show.

Anita R. (McInteer) Van Pelt

Miriam Louise (Schandler) Slipke was born in New Almelo, Kan., on July 13, 1929 and died on Dec. 26, 2019, in Hoxie. Miriam was the fourth of five children born to Joseph and Dolorose (Steichen) Schandler.

As a child Miriam was her father’s “right-hand man” on the farm helping with the milking, plowing, shucking corn, driving horses and sawing with a two-man saw. She often recounted memories of swimming in the Solomon River with her sisters and fun times at Coffin Rock.

After graduation from Mt. St. Scholastica, Atchison, Miriam took the train to Washington, D.C., where she was employed by Crane Co. A year and a half later she moved to Norton, where she worked in the Production &amp; Marketing Admin. County office.

Miriam married Edwin Slipke on Sept. 26, 1950 and moved to a small home in the Lucerne area. Here she cultivated flower and produce gardens, tended fruit trees, raised chickens and maintained the house and yard while Edwin built up the farm and ranch operation.

Miriam would often say that she could not even boil water when she got married, but she became an accomplished cook, baker and seamstress. Miriam canned fruit, tomatoes, pickles, and butchered chickens and rendered lard. She recycled and repurposed long before it was popular. She was known for her thin, flaky pie crusts and homemade bread. 

Children remember the aroma of freshly baked bread greeting them when they got home from school. It was an especially delightful moment when the children discovered that she had made donuts or maple bars! 

The farmhouse was bursting at the seams, so in 1963 Edwin and Miriam built a home in New Almelo for their growing family. In 2004, as Edwin’s health declined, they moved to Hoxie where Miriam continued her quilting. She was an avid quilter having hand-quilted well over 100 quilts, most of which were given to charity.

Miriam was a devout and faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Almelo and currently a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. She was a former St Ann’s Sodality president, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, New Almelo, president of the Vicariate, Salina Diocese and volunteered for many years at the Swap Shop in Hoxie.

She was preceded in death in 2006 by her husband Edwin, her parents, her sisters, Imogene Ninemire and Beatrice “Tucky” Hickert, infant sister, Jeanette, and infant brother, Urban.

She is survived by three daughters and five sons: Pamela (Dan) David, Pullman, Wash., Michael (Kathy) Slipke, Downs, Linda (Ron) Baumberger, Salina, Theresa (Ivan) Sarac, Woodbridge, Va., David Slipke, Bristol, Conn., Raymond (Bonita) Slipke, New Almelo, William (Michelle) Slipke, Hoxie, and Alan (Phyllis) Slipke, Netawaka; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at the St. Joseph Church in New Almelo. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in New Almelo.

Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie and from 5 to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie.

Following visitation a vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to masses, St. Francis Cabrini Grotto fund in Hoxie, St. Joseph’s Church in New Almelo, or the memorial of your choice. Memorials may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740.

Words of comfort may be left at <a href="http://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Miriam Louise (Schandler) Slipke</figcaption>
 </figure>Miriam Louise (Schandler) Slipke was born in New Almelo, Kan., on July 13, 1929 and died on Dec. 26, 2019, in Hoxie. Miriam was the fourth of five children born to Joseph and Dolorose (Steichen) Schandler.As a child Miriam was her father’s “right-hand man” on the farm helping with the milking, plowing, shucking corn, driving horses and sawing with a two-man saw. She often recounted memories of swimming in the Solomon River with her sisters and fun times at Coffin Rock.After graduation from Mt. St. Scholastica, Atchison, Miriam took the train to Washington, D.C., where she was employed by Crane Co. A year and a half later she moved to Norton, where she worked in the Production &amp; Marketing Admin. County office.Miriam married Edwin Slipke on Sept. 26, 1950 and moved to a small home in the Lucerne area. Here she cultivated flower and produce gardens, tended fruit trees, raised chickens and maintained the house and yard while Edwin built up the farm and ranch operation.Miriam would often say that she could not even boil water when she got married, but she became an accomplished cook, baker and seamstress. Miriam canned fruit, tomatoes, pickles, and butchered chickens and rendered lard. She recycled and repurposed long before it was popular. She was known for her thin, flaky pie crusts and homemade bread. Children remember the aroma of freshly baked bread greeting them when they got home from school. It was an especially delightful moment when the children discovered that she had made donuts or maple bars! The farmhouse was bursting at the seams, so in 1963 Edwin and Miriam built a home in New Almelo for their growing family. In 2004, as Edwin’s health declined, they moved to Hoxie where Miriam continued her quilting. She was an avid quilter having hand-quilted well over 100 quilts, most of which were given to charity.Miriam was a devout and faithful member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in New Almelo and currently a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. She was a former St Ann’s Sodality president, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, New Almelo, president of the Vicariate, Salina Diocese and volunteered for many years at the Swap Shop in Hoxie.She was preceded in death in 2006 by her husband Edwin, her parents, her sisters, Imogene Ninemire and Beatrice “Tucky” Hickert, infant sister, Jeanette, and infant brother, Urban.She is survived by three daughters and five sons: Pamela (Dan) David, Pullman, Wash., Michael (Kathy) Slipke, Downs, Linda (Ron) Baumberger, Salina, Theresa (Ivan) Sarac, Woodbridge, Va., David Slipke, Bristol, Conn., Raymond (Bonita) Slipke, New Almelo, William (Michelle) Slipke, Hoxie, and Alan (Phyllis) Slipke, Netawaka; 20 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2020 at the St. Joseph Church in New Almelo. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in New Almelo.Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie and from 5 to 7 p.m. with family receiving friends from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie.Following visitation a vigil will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at the church.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to masses, St. Francis Cabrini Grotto fund in Hoxie, St. Joseph’s Church in New Almelo, or the memorial of your choice. Memorials may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740.Words of comfort may be left at <a href="http://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>.

Miriam Louise (Schandler) Slipke

Karen Marie Hicks, 56, died Dec. 26, 2019, at her home in Versailles, Mo. She was born Feb. 4, 1963, in La Crosse, the daughter of Raymond and Rita Mae (Kisner) Legleiter.

Karen spent her childhood in Hoisington. She married Garry Kyle Hicks on July 5, 1983, in McKenzie, Tenn., where they spent 32 years, before moving to Versailles, Mo., in March 2019.

She is survived by her husband Garry Kyle Hicks, and daughters, Promise Marie Hicks of Versailles, Mo., and Amberley Dawn Hicks of Gleason, Tenn.; sister, Melissa Spires and husband Willie of Hoisington, three grandchildren, Jesse and James Barnhart, and Alexis Manness.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Mae Brown and brother, Gordan Ray Legleiter.

Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2019 at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington, with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding.

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

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 <figcaption>Karen Marie Hicks</figcaption>
 </figure>Karen Marie Hicks, 56, died Dec. 26, 2019, at her home in Versailles, Mo. She was born Feb. 4, 1963, in La Crosse, the daughter of Raymond and Rita Mae (Kisner) Legleiter.Karen spent her childhood in Hoisington. She married Garry Kyle Hicks on July 5, 1983, in McKenzie, Tenn., where they spent 32 years, before moving to Versailles, Mo., in March 2019.She is survived by her husband Garry Kyle Hicks, and daughters, Promise Marie Hicks of Versailles, Mo., and Amberley Dawn Hicks of Gleason, Tenn.; sister, Melissa Spires and husband Willie of Hoisington, three grandchildren, Jesse and James Barnhart, and Alexis Manness.She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Mae Brown and brother, Gordan Ray Legleiter.Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2019 at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington, with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding.Memorials may be made to the Karen Hicks Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Karen Marie Hicks

Alberta K. “Hokie” Augustine, 96, Hays, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born June 23, 1923 in Victoria to John and Catherine (Sander) Billinger. On April 11, 1945 she was united in marriage to Edward “Eddie” Augustine, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on May 27, 1997. She was a loving mother, wife, homemaker and devoted member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Survivors include three daughters; Sharon Basso and husband John of Hays, Becky Quigley and husband Mark of Hays, and Wanda Honeywell and husband Mike of Saint Louis; six grandchildren; Sean Henschel, Aaron Basso, Tracy Howe, Bridget Arnold, Chad Quigley, and Amber Delcamp; 10 great-grandchildren; Cherise Dark, Raina and Raylan Basso, Tyler Quigley, Helen and Anna Cappuccio, Taylor and Jake Arnold, and Ryley and Grace Howe; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Eddie; two brothers, Alfred and Clarence Billinger; three sisters, Katherine Kuhn, Irene Schmidt and Mathilda Kippes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; 

Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the Basilica. 

A vigil service and Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, to the Basilica of St. Fidelis, or to masses.

Condolences and memories of Alberta may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alberta K. “Hokie” Augustine, 96, Hays, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born June 23, 1923 in Victoria to John and Catherine (Sander) Billinger. On April 11, 1945 she was united in marriage to Edward “Eddie” Augustine, and they celebrated 52 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on May 27, 1997. She was a loving mother, wife, homemaker and devoted member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.Survivors include three daughters; Sharon Basso and husband John of Hays, Becky Quigley and husband Mark of Hays, and Wanda Honeywell and husband Mike of Saint Louis; six grandchildren; Sean Henschel, Aaron Basso, Tracy Howe, Bridget Arnold, Chad Quigley, and Amber Delcamp; 10 great-grandchildren; Cherise Dark, Raina and Raylan Basso, Tyler Quigley, Helen and Anna Cappuccio, Taylor and Jake Arnold, and Ryley and Grace Howe; and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband Eddie; two brothers, Alfred and Clarence Billinger; three sisters, Katherine Kuhn, Irene Schmidt and Mathilda Kippes.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and from 9 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the Basilica. A vigil service and Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, to the Basilica of St. Fidelis, or to masses.Condolences and memories of Alberta may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alberta K. Augustine

KENSINGTON – Jerry L. Hudson age 70 passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the Smith Center Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center. Jerry was born the son of Robert “Dutch” and Mildred “Mid” (Conaway) Hudson on Feb. 15, 1949 in Smith Center. He was an automotive mechanic, loved watching IMCA and NASCAR racing, trap shooting and served on the Athol Fire Department.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife Pam "Pammy" and brothers Dean Hudson, Jason Marion “Fuzzy” Hudson and Donald Hudson; sister Donnalea Hudson.

Survivors include his daughters Chandra (Brandon) Pfeifer of Ellis, and JayDee Hudson of Kensington; his sons Dustin (Amy) Hudson of Ellis, Jared (Stacey) Hudson of Westminster, Md., and Josh (Amanda) Hudson of Kensington; 15 grandchildren Blake, Alexandra (Jeremy, Chase, Trey, Lane, Abbey, Logan, Carter, Konnor, Luke, Kylee, Kayden, Cooper, Justus, Justin; a sister Karen Jorgensen of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; mother-in-law Marie Garrison; sister-in-law Pat (Larry); brothers in law Terry Garrison, Jerry (Dee) Garrison, Roger (Kim) Garrison; sisters-in-law Sandy Hudson and Linda Manning.

Celebration of Life Services&nbsp; will be a 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at First St. John Lutheran Church, 322 N. Adams, Kensington, KS 66951.

Hudson's final resting place will be at Myer Pleasant View Cemetery, 160 RD and J RD, Athol, KS 66932.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Hudson</figcaption>
 </figure>KENSINGTON – Jerry L. Hudson age 70 passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the Smith Center Health and Rehab Center in Smith Center. Jerry was born the son of Robert “Dutch” and Mildred “Mid” (Conaway) Hudson on Feb. 15, 1949 in Smith Center. He was an automotive mechanic, loved watching IMCA and NASCAR racing, trap shooting and served on the Athol Fire Department.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; wife Pam "Pammy" and brothers Dean Hudson, Jason Marion “Fuzzy” Hudson and Donald Hudson; sister Donnalea Hudson.Survivors include his daughters Chandra (Brandon) Pfeifer of Ellis, and JayDee Hudson of Kensington; his sons Dustin (Amy) Hudson of Ellis, Jared (Stacey) Hudson of Westminster, Md., and Josh (Amanda) Hudson of Kensington; 15 grandchildren Blake, Alexandra (Jeremy, Chase, Trey, Lane, Abbey, Logan, Carter, Konnor, Luke, Kylee, Kayden, Cooper, Justus, Justin; a sister Karen Jorgensen of Sneads Ferry, N.C.; mother-in-law Marie Garrison; sister-in-law Pat (Larry); brothers in law Terry Garrison, Jerry (Dee) Garrison, Roger (Kim) Garrison; sisters-in-law Sandy Hudson and Linda Manning.Celebration of Life Services&nbsp; will be a 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at First St. John Lutheran Church, 322 N. Adams, Kensington, KS 66951.Hudson's final resting place will be at Myer Pleasant View Cemetery, 160 RD and J RD, Athol, KS 66932.

Jerry L. Hudson

SCOTT CITY—Mario “Marvin” Vallejo, age 61, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at his home in Scott City. He was born on Jan. 15, 1958 in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Juan Vallejo and Manuela and Greg Rodriguez.&nbsp; Marvin was a resident of Scott City since 1978, moving from Leoti. He worked from 1978 to 1989 for Missouri Pacific Railroad, then from 1989 to 2013 for KN Energy. In 2013 he then began his own handyman and tree trimming business until 2017.

On Oct. 5, 1979 he married Rhonda Lewis in Leoti.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his wife - Rhonda Vallejo of Scott City, one son, T.J. And Paige Vallejo of Scott City, two daughters, Ashlee Kliesen and Jamie Percival of Scott City, Nickole and Aydan Kinney of Lawrence, five grandchildren, Noah Kliesen, Beau Gough, Pierce Vallejo, Rafe Vallejo all of Scott City, Zyda Kinney of Lawrence, seven brothers-CJ and Eileen Vallejo of Augusta, Joe and Emily Vallejo of Wichita, Sam and Martha Vallejo of Leoti, David and Angela Vallejo of Festus, Mo., Juan Vallejo, Checko and Janelle Vallejo of Holcomb, and one sister, Hortencia and Sam Garcia of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, two brothers and one sister.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City.&nbsp;

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the Mario Vallejo Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.

SCOTT CITY—Mario “Marvin” Vallejo, age 61, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at his home in Scott City. He was born on Jan. 15, 1958 in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Juan Vallejo and Manuela and Greg Rodriguez.&nbsp; Marvin was a resident of Scott City since 1978, moving from Leoti. He worked from 1978 to 1989 for Missouri Pacific Railroad, then from 1989 to 2013 for KN Energy. In 2013 he then began his own handyman and tree trimming business until 2017.On Oct. 5, 1979 he married Rhonda Lewis in Leoti.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his wife - Rhonda Vallejo of Scott City, one son, T.J. And Paige Vallejo of Scott City, two daughters, Ashlee Kliesen and Jamie Percival of Scott City, Nickole and Aydan Kinney of Lawrence, five grandchildren, Noah Kliesen, Beau Gough, Pierce Vallejo, Rafe Vallejo all of Scott City, Zyda Kinney of Lawrence, seven brothers-CJ and Eileen Vallejo of Augusta, Joe and Emily Vallejo of Wichita, Sam and Martha Vallejo of Leoti, David and Angela Vallejo of Festus, Mo., Juan Vallejo, Checko and Janelle Vallejo of Holcomb, and one sister, Hortencia and Sam Garcia of Hays.He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather, two brothers and one sister.Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Mario Vallejo Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 2 until 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.

Mario 'Marvin' Vallejo

Darin Scott Coleman, 52, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Darin was born December 20, 1967 in Russell, the son of Robert L. and Sharon M. (Jones) Coleman. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1987. He was a wrestler in high school.

Darin served his country in the U.S. Marines. He served one year before received a medical Honorable Discharge.

Darin was an independent and commercial Truck Driver. He drove many years with Warren Davidson Trucking before becoming the owner and operator of D &amp; T Trucking. He then worked three years as a Corrections Officer for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Darin enjoyed hunting and fishing, was an avid fan of Oklahoma Sooner and the Kansas City Chiefs. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving family include his two daughters, Brittany Ploutz (Jack, Jr.) of Russell, Kansas and Shelby Cole (Kevin Rich) of Downs, Kansas; sister, Connie Koch (Jim) of Russell, Kansas; and six grandchildren, Jessy, Danikah, Lexi, Bella, Kaycee and Jaxx. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orville and Orpha Jones; father, and brother Don Coleman.

A Gathering Service will be held at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell on Monday, December 30, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family present to greet friends. A Memorial has been established with the Russell Wrestling Club. Contributions and condolences may be sent to P<a href="http://www.pvpmortuary.com/index.asp?documentID=1681">ohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary</a>, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Darin Scott Coleman, 52, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Darin was born December 20, 1967 in Russell, the son of Robert L. and Sharon M. (Jones) Coleman. He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1987. He was a wrestler in high school.Darin served his country in the U.S. Marines. He served one year before received a medical Honorable Discharge.Darin was an independent and commercial Truck Driver. He drove many years with Warren Davidson Trucking before becoming the owner and operator of D &amp; T Trucking. He then worked three years as a Corrections Officer for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Darin enjoyed hunting and fishing, was an avid fan of Oklahoma Sooner and the Kansas City Chiefs. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren.Surviving family include his two daughters, Brittany Ploutz (Jack, Jr.) of Russell, Kansas and Shelby Cole (Kevin Rich) of Downs, Kansas; sister, Connie Koch (Jim) of Russell, Kansas; and six grandchildren, Jessy, Danikah, Lexi, Bella, Kaycee and Jaxx. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Orville and Orpha Jones; father, and brother Don Coleman.A Gathering Service will be held at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell on Monday, December 30, 2019 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with the family present to greet friends. A Memorial has been established with the Russell Wrestling Club. Contributions and condolences may be sent to P<a href="http://www.pvpmortuary.com/index.asp?documentID=1681">ohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary</a>, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Darin Scott Coleman

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Jacob Mark Rooney, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Topside Manor in Goodland.

Jake was born on March 11, 1927 on the family farm in Rawlins County, KS to Edward and Kathrine (Haller) Rooney. He was one of four children. Jake attended school in Rawlins County.

On August 20, 1946, Jake married Evelyn Newton in Goodland. To this union, three children were born: Tom, Greg and Kurt. Jake worked his entire life in agriculture. He joined Mueller Grain in 1959 and later became manager. He moved to Reid Grain/ADM in 1979 and retired in 1993.

Jake was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Goodland Elks Lodge.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Evelyn, son Greg, and his 3 brothers.

He is survived by his son Tom (Gail) Rooney of Champaign, IL, son Kurt (Martha) Rooney of Louisville, CO and a daughter-in-law Dolores Rooney of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; Shane (Shandi) Rooney, Shauna (Chris) Hoak, Renee (Jorge) O’Lear, Natalie (Mike) Ross, Bryan (Margaret) Rooney, Michelle (Justin) Lawson, Chris Rooney, Kyle Rooney and Allison Rooney; as well as 13 great grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Jake will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home with a Parish Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 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="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Jake-Rooney">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

<figure>
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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident Jacob Mark Rooney, 92, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Topside Manor in Goodland.Jake was born on March 11, 1927 on the family farm in Rawlins County, KS to Edward and Kathrine (Haller) Rooney. He was one of four children. Jake attended school in Rawlins County.On August 20, 1946, Jake married Evelyn Newton in Goodland. To this union, three children were born: Tom, Greg and Kurt. Jake worked his entire life in agriculture. He joined Mueller Grain in 1959 and later became manager. He moved to Reid Grain/ADM in 1979 and retired in 1993.Jake was a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Goodland Elks Lodge.Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Evelyn, son Greg, and his 3 brothers.He is survived by his son Tom (Gail) Rooney of Champaign, IL, son Kurt (Martha) Rooney of Louisville, CO and a daughter-in-law Dolores Rooney of Tucson, AZ. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren; Shane (Shandi) Rooney, Shauna (Chris) Hoak, Renee (Jorge) O’Lear, Natalie (Mike) Ross, Bryan (Margaret) Rooney, Michelle (Justin) Lawson, Chris Rooney, Kyle Rooney and Allison Rooney; as well as 13 great grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial for Jake will be held on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 29, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home with a Parish Rosary to be recited at 7:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be designated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 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="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Jake-Rooney">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Jacob Mark Rooney

Helen Byrl Walz was born Feb. 5, 1921 in Herrin, Ill., the tenth child of 13 to Jesse and Maude Jacobs.

She was living in Lenoir Woods Long Term care and died at the Missouri University Hospital of natural causes.  She celebrated her 98th birthday last February.

Byrl is survived by her sons, Lee, and his wife Diana, and Lynn, and his wife Marie. She had three grandsons, Ryan, his wife Katherine, Randall, his wife Shannon, and Brian, his significant other Gigi, and two step-grand daughters, Lisa Smith-McClain, her husband, Shahram Mokhtari and Kelly Fuge. She has six great-grandchildren.

Byrl was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Harry Walz in March 2011.


During WWII, Byrl worked at Kaiser Ship Yards in California as a welder. She spoke often of getting her master’s welding certificate and building the ships.  She attended Asbury College where she met her future husband Harry Walz, before going to the ship yards in California.  They married in June, 1945, after her return from California.  They were married 67 years. 


Byrl received her BA from Fort Hays State University in 1959. She taught grade school until 1968.  Byrl continued to help Harry in the church, serving appointments in The Kansas West Conference for 37 years.
They retired in 1983 and lived in Holcomb.

In 2009 they moved to Columbia, Mo. to be closer to their son, Lee.

A memorial with the American Cancer Society is set up and donations may be made at <a href="http://www.cancer.org">www.cancer.org</a> or calling 1-800-227-2345.

Service arrangements are being planned and internment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.&nbsp;

Helen Byrl Walz was born Feb. 5, 1921 in Herrin, Ill., the tenth child of 13 to Jesse and Maude Jacobs.She was living in Lenoir Woods Long Term care and died at the Missouri University Hospital of natural causes. She celebrated her 98th birthday last February.Byrl is survived by her sons, Lee, and his wife Diana, and Lynn, and his wife Marie. She had three grandsons, Ryan, his wife Katherine, Randall, his wife Shannon, and Brian, his significant other Gigi, and two step-grand daughters, Lisa Smith-McClain, her husband, Shahram Mokhtari and Kelly Fuge. She has six great-grandchildren.Byrl was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Harry Walz in March 2011.
During WWII, Byrl worked at Kaiser Ship Yards in California as a welder. She spoke often of getting her master’s welding certificate and building the ships. She attended Asbury College where she met her future husband Harry Walz, before going to the ship yards in California. They married in June, 1945, after her return from California. They were married 67 years. 
Byrl received her BA from Fort Hays State University in 1959. She taught grade school until 1968. Byrl continued to help Harry in the church, serving appointments in The Kansas West Conference for 37 years.
They retired in 1983 and lived in Holcomb.In 2009 they moved to Columbia, Mo. to be closer to their son, Lee.A memorial with the American Cancer Society is set up and donations may be made at <a href="http://www.cancer.org">www.cancer.org</a> or calling 1-800-227-2345.Service arrangements are being planned and internment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Garden City.&nbsp;

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