Deborah Ann Shah, 48, died peacefully on November 30th, 2019, in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Debbie was born on December 28th, 1970, in Arlington Heights,
 Illinois. She was the first child of Larry and Marilyn deGraffenried. 
She met and married her now ex-husband, Rizwan Shah, in Frankfurt, 
Germany. With whom she had three children Jenna, Devan, and Brianna. 
Debbie and Riz maintained a strong friendship.

Debbie spent summers with her Grandmother, Velda 
deGraffenried, in Dekalb, Illinois. She spoke much of Grandma Vee, 
saying the happiest place in the world was in her arms. She will be 
interred with Grandma Vee at Pleasant Ridge (Bogart) Cemetery in Kirwin,
 Kansas. A memorial service was held Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, at the
 American Legion 176 in Springfield, Virginia.

She was a US Army Veteran. In 1989 she joined the US Army 
from Dallas, Texas. Entering military service as a Private in Logistics 
and separating honorably as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. She deployed to 
the Sinai Peninsula in support of Operation Brightstar. Debbie believed 
in service to our Nation, but not just in the military. She also 
volunteered with multiple charity groups. She often took her children 
along to teach them what was important in life. They grounded her and 
meant the world; she thought they were her greatest gift to the world. 
She found peace walking amongst nature, from a mountain top to a serene 
beach. Her love of music was profound. She danced every day and 
everywhere. Those who knew her would say she laughed just as often.&nbsp;

She will be remembered for her loving kindness by her 
daughters Jenna and Brianna Shah and son Devan Shah of Springfield, 
Virginia; her brother David (Jackie) deGraffenried, and nephews Jonathan
 and Matthew of Austin, Texas; her beloved Aunt Donna McCaffrey of 
Spring Lake, Michigan; Aunt Linda McCreary of Micanopy, Florida; and 
numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn deGraffenried.

A private inurnment will take place in the Bogart Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor 
Guard.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, in charge of local arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579018497414.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Deborah Ann Shah, 48, died peacefully on November 30th, 2019, in Johnson City, Tennessee.Debbie was born on December 28th, 1970, in Arlington Heights,
 Illinois. She was the first child of Larry and Marilyn deGraffenried. 
She met and married her now ex-husband, Rizwan Shah, in Frankfurt, 
Germany. With whom she had three children Jenna, Devan, and Brianna. 
Debbie and Riz maintained a strong friendship.Debbie spent summers with her Grandmother, Velda 
deGraffenried, in Dekalb, Illinois. She spoke much of Grandma Vee, 
saying the happiest place in the world was in her arms. She will be 
interred with Grandma Vee at Pleasant Ridge (Bogart) Cemetery in Kirwin,
 Kansas. A memorial service was held Sunday, December 22nd, 2019, at the
 American Legion 176 in Springfield, Virginia.She was a US Army Veteran. In 1989 she joined the US Army 
from Dallas, Texas. Entering military service as a Private in Logistics 
and separating honorably as a Chief Warrant Officer 2. She deployed to 
the Sinai Peninsula in support of Operation Brightstar. Debbie believed 
in service to our Nation, but not just in the military. She also 
volunteered with multiple charity groups. She often took her children 
along to teach them what was important in life. They grounded her and 
meant the world; she thought they were her greatest gift to the world. 
She found peace walking amongst nature, from a mountain top to a serene 
beach. Her love of music was profound. She danced every day and 
everywhere. Those who knew her would say she laughed just as often.&nbsp;She will be remembered for her loving kindness by her 
daughters Jenna and Brianna Shah and son Devan Shah of Springfield, 
Virginia; her brother David (Jackie) deGraffenried, and nephews Jonathan
 and Matthew of Austin, Texas; her beloved Aunt Donna McCaffrey of 
Spring Lake, Michigan; Aunt Linda McCreary of Micanopy, Florida; and 
numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her mother, Marilyn deGraffenried.A private inurnment will take place in the Bogart Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Honor 
Guard.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, in charge of local arrangements.

Deborah Ann Shah

Frederick Joseph Albers, 65, of Rexford, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, 
at his home. 

He was born July 7, 1954, in Colby, KS, to Alfred and Anna 
(Haffner) Albers. Fred attended Selden Schools then graduated from 
Rexford High School in 1972 and joined the United States Army. He 
attended boot camp at Ft Leonard Wood, MO and was then stationed at Ft. 
Bliss, TX. He enjoyed boxing and arm wrestling in the Army. 

Fred married
 Kathy Chance and to this union five children were born. In 1978, they 
moved to the farm south of Rexford. Fred was a proud farmer; he loved 
the challenge of planting his crops and watching them grow for 
harvesting.  He enjoyed his cattle and selling his calf crop. In 2010 
Fred started a hobby on his “park” north of the house and had recently 
won a conservation award for his windbreak. 

On January 31, 2016, Fred 
married Vala Mosier. He enjoyed his morning routine of checking the 
cattle before going to coffee and the grain elevator. Fred was a devout 
Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Church, in Colby. He especially 
loved watching his kids and grandkids grow. 


Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Todd Toll and nephew Bryar Toll. 


He is survived by his wife, Vala Albers; children, Brandi (Ryan) Wark, 
Sherry (Alan) Biscomb, Angela (Brad) Wagoner, Frederick Lee (Connie) 
Albers and Courtney (Ken) McCarty; step-children, Jade (Jonathan) 
Spellmeier, Jacob Moiser and Joshua (Ashley) Moiser; brothers Alfred 
“Jr” Albers, Ben Albers, Michael (Penny) Albers and  Ronnie (Bernice) 
Albers; sisters, Ann (James) Johnson, Donna (John) Gerstner, Mary 
(William) Swann, Marjorie (Edward) Wagoner, Gerri Toll, Shirley (David) 
Niermeier, Patircia (Richard) Summers and Vicki (Steve) Bailey and 
grandchildren, Brooke, Tucker and Talon Wark, Patrick, Beau, Micah and 
Japheth Biscomb, Cali and Riley Wagoner, Kaeden, Kohen and Krew McCarty,
 Madalyn, Maisel and Macen Spellmeier and Aiden and Maxen Moiser. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 
a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church, with burial in 
the Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Northwest Kansas 
Foundation for Hope or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and can be sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579014955669.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Frederick Joseph Albers, 65, of Rexford, died Sunday, January 12, 2020, 
at his home. He was born July 7, 1954, in Colby, KS, to Alfred and Anna 
(Haffner) Albers. Fred attended Selden Schools then graduated from 
Rexford High School in 1972 and joined the United States Army. He 
attended boot camp at Ft Leonard Wood, MO and was then stationed at Ft. 
Bliss, TX. He enjoyed boxing and arm wrestling in the Army. Fred married
 Kathy Chance and to this union five children were born. In 1978, they 
moved to the farm south of Rexford. Fred was a proud farmer; he loved 
the challenge of planting his crops and watching them grow for 
harvesting. He enjoyed his cattle and selling his calf crop. In 2010 
Fred started a hobby on his “park” north of the house and had recently 
won a conservation award for his windbreak. On January 31, 2016, Fred 
married Vala Mosier. He enjoyed his morning routine of checking the 
cattle before going to coffee and the grain elevator. Fred was a devout 
Catholic and member of Sacred Heart Church, in Colby. He especially 
loved watching his kids and grandkids grow. 
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law Todd Toll and nephew Bryar Toll. 
He is survived by his wife, Vala Albers; children, Brandi (Ryan) Wark, 
Sherry (Alan) Biscomb, Angela (Brad) Wagoner, Frederick Lee (Connie) 
Albers and Courtney (Ken) McCarty; step-children, Jade (Jonathan) 
Spellmeier, Jacob Moiser and Joshua (Ashley) Moiser; brothers Alfred 
“Jr” Albers, Ben Albers, Michael (Penny) Albers and Ronnie (Bernice) 
Albers; sisters, Ann (James) Johnson, Donna (John) Gerstner, Mary 
(William) Swann, Marjorie (Edward) Wagoner, Gerri Toll, Shirley (David) 
Niermeier, Patircia (Richard) Summers and Vicki (Steve) Bailey and 
grandchildren, Brooke, Tucker and Talon Wark, Patrick, Beau, Micah and 
Japheth Biscomb, Cali and Riley Wagoner, Kaeden, Kohen and Krew McCarty,
 Madalyn, Maisel and Macen Spellmeier and Aiden and Maxen Moiser. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 
a.m. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Sacred Heart Church, with burial in 
the Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Northwest Kansas 
Foundation for Hope or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and can be sent 
in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Frederick Joseph 'Fred' Albers

Terry Dean Davis, 51, of Phillipsburg, KS, passed away Sunday, 
December 29, 2019 in Wichita, KS at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital.

He was born July 25, 1968 in Oskaloosa, IA the son of Connie Guthrie and Danny Beason.

Terry moved to Kansas at the age of 17.&nbsp; On September 7, 1990 he 
married Rebecca Braun in Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; Together they had two 
children:&nbsp; Brittany and Tyson.&nbsp; The couple later divorced.

Terry received his GED on February 3, 1988.&nbsp; He then earned his CNA 
Certificate and worked in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He had also worked at the local
 Dairy Queen before it closed.&nbsp; Following that, he joined the team at 
Tamko in Phillipsburg, then after 18 years, he decided to make a change 
and went to work with Prairie Land Electric.&nbsp; He continued until his 
Multiple Sclerosis forced him to retire.

Terry had a green thumb, he loved being outside working in his garden
 and tending to his flowers and rose bushes.&nbsp; He enjoyed coaching his 
kids throughout the years and supporting them in many of their 
activities.&nbsp; He liked going for drives with his dogs around the lake and
 would hunt for Morel Mushrooms in the spring time.&nbsp; He was a very 
talented artist and enjoyed drawing and painting.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved
 spending time with his family and friends, especially watching his 
grandkids grow and would babysit for them often.&nbsp; They always knew how 
to keep him on his toes.

Terry was preceded in death by his dad, Danny Beason; grandparents, 
Lillian and Lawrence “Gus” Davis, Jomaie and Frankie Grismore and Jinx 
Lee; great grandparents, Blanch and Earl Winters; brother, Rickey 
Beason; former in-laws, LeRoy and Thelma Braun; uncles, Larry Davis, Jay
 Davis, Shug Grismore, Larry Beason and Danny Beason; and sister, Lori 
Beason.

Survivors include his children, Brittany Davis and husband, Jace 
Smith of Phillipsburg and Tyson Davis and wife, Mollie of Bloomington, 
NE; his three grandchildren, Repp, Caleb and Landon; his mom, Connie 
Guthrie and husband, Jeff of Blockton, IA; his step-dad, Billy Grismore 
of Logan, KS; brothers, Willie Grismore and wife, Kelly of Phillipsburg 
and Daniel Beason and wife, Jodi of Oskaloosa, IA; sisters, Amanda 
Obrien and husband, Dennis of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Christina Tillie and 
husband, Blake of Eddyville, IA, Sue Ann Bohl and husband, Kenny of 
Phillipsburg, KS, Brenda Vogue and husband, Duane of Ottumwa, IA and 
Rhoda Ware and husband, Dave of Ottumwa, IA; and many nieces, nephews 
and friends.

As per Terry’s wishes, cremation was planned.&nbsp; The family will 
conduct a celebration of life service on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at
 5:00 p.m. at the Sand Trap Bar and Grill, 1045 State Street, 
Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; The family invites you to come and join them for a 
meal and share memories of Terry.

Memorial contributions may be made to Terry’s Grandchildren’s College Education Fund.

Terry Dean Davis, 51, of Phillipsburg, KS, passed away Sunday, 
December 29, 2019 in Wichita, KS at Via Christi-St. Francis Hospital.He was born July 25, 1968 in Oskaloosa, IA the son of Connie Guthrie and Danny Beason.Terry moved to Kansas at the age of 17.&nbsp; On September 7, 1990 he 
married Rebecca Braun in Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; Together they had two 
children:&nbsp; Brittany and Tyson.&nbsp; The couple later divorced.Terry received his GED on February 3, 1988.&nbsp; He then earned his CNA 
Certificate and worked in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; He had also worked at the local
 Dairy Queen before it closed.&nbsp; Following that, he joined the team at 
Tamko in Phillipsburg, then after 18 years, he decided to make a change 
and went to work with Prairie Land Electric.&nbsp; He continued until his 
Multiple Sclerosis forced him to retire.Terry had a green thumb, he loved being outside working in his garden
 and tending to his flowers and rose bushes.&nbsp; He enjoyed coaching his 
kids throughout the years and supporting them in many of their 
activities.&nbsp; He liked going for drives with his dogs around the lake and
 would hunt for Morel Mushrooms in the spring time.&nbsp; He was a very 
talented artist and enjoyed drawing and painting.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved
 spending time with his family and friends, especially watching his 
grandkids grow and would babysit for them often.&nbsp; They always knew how 
to keep him on his toes.Terry was preceded in death by his dad, Danny Beason; grandparents, 
Lillian and Lawrence “Gus” Davis, Jomaie and Frankie Grismore and Jinx 
Lee; great grandparents, Blanch and Earl Winters; brother, Rickey 
Beason; former in-laws, LeRoy and Thelma Braun; uncles, Larry Davis, Jay
 Davis, Shug Grismore, Larry Beason and Danny Beason; and sister, Lori 
Beason.Survivors include his children, Brittany Davis and husband, Jace 
Smith of Phillipsburg and Tyson Davis and wife, Mollie of Bloomington, 
NE; his three grandchildren, Repp, Caleb and Landon; his mom, Connie 
Guthrie and husband, Jeff of Blockton, IA; his step-dad, Billy Grismore 
of Logan, KS; brothers, Willie Grismore and wife, Kelly of Phillipsburg 
and Daniel Beason and wife, Jodi of Oskaloosa, IA; sisters, Amanda 
Obrien and husband, Dennis of Oskaloosa, Iowa, Christina Tillie and 
husband, Blake of Eddyville, IA, Sue Ann Bohl and husband, Kenny of 
Phillipsburg, KS, Brenda Vogue and husband, Duane of Ottumwa, IA and 
Rhoda Ware and husband, Dave of Ottumwa, IA; and many nieces, nephews 
and friends.As per Terry’s wishes, cremation was planned.&nbsp; The family will 
conduct a celebration of life service on Saturday, January 25th, 2020 at
 5:00 p.m. at the Sand Trap Bar and Grill, 1045 State Street, 
Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; The family invites you to come and join them for a 
meal and share memories of Terry.Memorial contributions may be made to Terry’s Grandchildren’s College Education Fund.

Terry Dean Davis

David Joseph Legleiter, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 10th, 2020.


David was born in Hays, Kansas, on December 10, 1952, a son of the late Olivia (Befort) and Julius Legleiter.


On March 7, 1992, David married Bernice Hardesty in Salina, Kansas. 


Survivors include his wife, Bernice Legleiter, of the home; 
daughter, Tina Musgrove, of Salina, Ginger Bingham, of Salina; son, 
Brandon Legleiter, of Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Ron Legleiter, of 
Kansas City, Kansas; sister,  Firma Schmidt (Gary, of Ft. Collins, 
Colorado; and 7 grandchildren.


Visitation will be Friday, January 17, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home.


Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 17th, at 
the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, 
Kansas. 


Family requests donations be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas 67401.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579011009499.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>David Joseph Legleiter, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 10th, 2020.
David was born in Hays, Kansas, on December 10, 1952, a son of the late Olivia (Befort) and Julius Legleiter.
On March 7, 1992, David married Bernice Hardesty in Salina, Kansas. 
Survivors include his wife, Bernice Legleiter, of the home; 
daughter, Tina Musgrove, of Salina, Ginger Bingham, of Salina; son, 
Brandon Legleiter, of Kansas City, Missouri; brother, Ron Legleiter, of 
Kansas City, Kansas; sister, Firma Schmidt (Gary, of Ft. Collins, 
Colorado; and 7 grandchildren.
Visitation will be Friday, January 17, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home.
Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 17th, at 
the funeral home. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery Salina, 
Kansas. 
Family requests donations be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, 511 S. Santa Fe, Salina, Kansas 67401.

David Joseph Legleiter

Marilyn P. McKenzie, 84, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Smith Center Heath and Rehab.


  Marilyn was born August 5, 1935 on the family farm in rural Smith 
County, KS, the daughter of Herman Jacob and Margaret (Dohe) Giese.&nbsp; 


  She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Margaret, a 
brother, Robert (Nadine) Giese and an infant brother Myron Giese.


  Marilyn is survived by her children, Kelly McKenzie, Kim (Kevin Baetz)
 Hawkins, Jay (Penny) McKenzie all of Smith Center, Jan (Tony) Henry of 
Salina; four sisters, Dorothy (Dean) Seems of Gaylord, Carol (James) 
Wolf of Gloucester, VA, Lorena (Howard) Stephens of Kensington, Joyce 
Giese of Hastings, NE; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.


  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 
at St. John Lutheran Church, Athol, KS, with Pastor Bob Sinclair 
officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m.
 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center and until service time 
Friday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, 
Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Marilyn P. McKenzie Memorial
 Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578924393326.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn P. McKenzie, 84, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Smith Center Heath and Rehab.
 Marilyn was born August 5, 1935 on the family farm in rural Smith 
County, KS, the daughter of Herman Jacob and Margaret (Dohe) Giese.&nbsp; 
 She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Margaret, a 
brother, Robert (Nadine) Giese and an infant brother Myron Giese.
 Marilyn is survived by her children, Kelly McKenzie, Kim (Kevin Baetz)
 Hawkins, Jay (Penny) McKenzie all of Smith Center, Jan (Tony) Henry of 
Salina; four sisters, Dorothy (Dean) Seems of Gaylord, Carol (James) 
Wolf of Gloucester, VA, Lorena (Howard) Stephens of Kensington, Joyce 
Giese of Hastings, NE; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 
at St. John Lutheran Church, Athol, KS, with Pastor Bob Sinclair 
officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m.
 at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center and until service time 
Friday at the church.&nbsp; Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, 
Gaylord, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Marilyn P. McKenzie Memorial
 Fund and sent in care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Marilyn P. McKenzie

Tina E. Dickeson, age 73, passed away on Monday January 13, 2020, at her home in Gaylord, KS.

Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

Tina E. Dickeson, age 73, passed away on Monday January 13, 2020, at her home in Gaylord, KS.Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

Tina E. Dickeson

Kenneth Alvin Jones, 104, died Monday, January 6, 2020 in Hill City, 
Kansas. He was born September 19, 1915, at the family home and homestead
 in Rural Graham County. He was the third of thirteen children, born to 
Schuyler and Mary (Cannon) Jones.


His family arrived in this area with the original pioneers. In 
addition to their farm, the family ran a blacksmith shop that served the
 area for many years. Working with horses and mules, it was his 
responsibility to have them ready to go to the field in the mornings and
 then to feed and take care of them upon their return at the end of the 
day. A bad knee from an incident when he was 10, was a sharp reminder of
 a stubborn mule kicking him, splitting his knee wide open. 


Kenneth graduated from Bogue High School in 1937 and began working 
with the highway department. His first job experiences again involved a 
team of mules, but by the end of his first year, he was operating a huge
 new diesel-powered grader. 


World War II brought many changes in Kenneth’s life. He married his 
hometown sweetheart Dorothy Delaney in 1942. Shortly afterwards he was 
inducted into the United States Army, serving in the Army Air Corps. His
 journey started in Illinois, then on to Camp Livingston, Louisiana for 
training. He was shipped out to North Africa and then to Italy a month 
before Germany surrendered. His next duty was with the occupation forces
 in Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands, a few months before 
the surrender of Japan. Through it all, Kenneth saw parts of the world 
he probably hadn’t even dreamed of. He was honorably discharged in 1945 
and returned home to the farm.


Kenneth and Dorothy raised ten children together. They worked hard 
for the family. Dorothy not only tended to the children, she worked in a
 café kitchen and later at the Phillipsburg Hospital in the housekeeping
 department. In 1967 Kenneth moved on to a new occupation with Bear 
Brands Manufacturing, now known as Tamko Products, Inc. He held that job
 for 13 years. Since retirement didn’t suit him, he was soon operating 
his own gardening business, regularly caring for as many as 35 yards. 
This was all accomplished with manpower and an old push lawn mower. 
Imagine how happy he was the day he turned the switch on that new riding
 mower!


Kenneth was baptized March 27, 1982 at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Russell, Kansas.


Sadly, Dorothy succumbed to cancer in 1990. Three years later, 
Kenneth married Ruth Whitney and retired from his yard care enterprise. 
Then both kept busy volunteering at the Phillipsburg Community Senior 
Center. They continued these activities until their health no longer 
permitted.


	Kenneth is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; four 
sisters: Helen Dabney, Alta Berry, Letha McGiver, Elizabeth Williams; 
two brothers: Lawrence Jones and Freeman Jones; one grandson: Kerry 
Jones.


	 Left to mourn his passing are his wife Ruth, Hill City; four 
sisters; Margaret Price, Denver, Colorado, Rosa Stokes, Hill City,  
Justina Johnson, Houston, Texas, Ethel Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri, 
Shirley Ryines, Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Francis Jones, 
Hill City; daughters: Lois Clark (Terry, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ava
 Bates (Bernard, Hill City; sons: Kenneth Jones, Jr., Denver, Colorado,
 Lloyd Jones (Billie, Wichita, Loren Jones (Kim, Redding, California, 
Larry Jones, Hill City, Ronald Jones (Jeanette, Wichita, Kevin Jones 
(Lisa, Fredericksburg, Virginia; 27 grandchildren; many great 
grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren. 


	Today we say not “goodbye” but “till we meet again” to a man that 
lived through an amazing number of changes in his 104 years. Some of 
which were: Prohibition, the Depression, WWII, man walking on the moon, 
microwaves and computers, horse-drawn farm equipment to no-till farming 
and 18 U.S. Presidents.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Alvin-Jones?obId=10439406#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578599183730.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth Alvin Jones, 104, died Monday, January 6, 2020 in Hill City, 
Kansas. He was born September 19, 1915, at the family home and homestead
 in Rural Graham County. He was the third of thirteen children, born to 
Schuyler and Mary (Cannon) Jones.
His family arrived in this area with the original pioneers. In 
addition to their farm, the family ran a blacksmith shop that served the
 area for many years. Working with horses and mules, it was his 
responsibility to have them ready to go to the field in the mornings and
 then to feed and take care of them upon their return at the end of the 
day. A bad knee from an incident when he was 10, was a sharp reminder of
 a stubborn mule kicking him, splitting his knee wide open. 
Kenneth graduated from Bogue High School in 1937 and began working 
with the highway department. His first job experiences again involved a 
team of mules, but by the end of his first year, he was operating a huge
 new diesel-powered grader. 
World War II brought many changes in Kenneth’s life. He married his 
hometown sweetheart Dorothy Delaney in 1942. Shortly afterwards he was 
inducted into the United States Army, serving in the Army Air Corps. His
 journey started in Illinois, then on to Camp Livingston, Louisiana for 
training. He was shipped out to North Africa and then to Italy a month 
before Germany surrendered. His next duty was with the occupation forces
 in Manilla, the capital of the Philippine Islands, a few months before 
the surrender of Japan. Through it all, Kenneth saw parts of the world 
he probably hadn’t even dreamed of. He was honorably discharged in 1945 
and returned home to the farm.
Kenneth and Dorothy raised ten children together. They worked hard 
for the family. Dorothy not only tended to the children, she worked in a
 café kitchen and later at the Phillipsburg Hospital in the housekeeping
 department. In 1967 Kenneth moved on to a new occupation with Bear 
Brands Manufacturing, now known as Tamko Products, Inc. He held that job
 for 13 years. Since retirement didn’t suit him, he was soon operating 
his own gardening business, regularly caring for as many as 35 yards. 
This was all accomplished with manpower and an old push lawn mower. 
Imagine how happy he was the day he turned the switch on that new riding
 mower!
Kenneth was baptized March 27, 1982 at the Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall in Russell, Kansas.
Sadly, Dorothy succumbed to cancer in 1990. Three years later, 
Kenneth married Ruth Whitney and retired from his yard care enterprise. 
Then both kept busy volunteering at the Phillipsburg Community Senior 
Center. They continued these activities until their health no longer 
permitted.
	Kenneth is preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy; four 
sisters: Helen Dabney, Alta Berry, Letha McGiver, Elizabeth Williams; 
two brothers: Lawrence Jones and Freeman Jones; one grandson: Kerry 
Jones.
	 Left to mourn his passing are his wife Ruth, Hill City; four 
sisters; Margaret Price, Denver, Colorado, Rosa Stokes, Hill City, 
Justina Johnson, Houston, Texas, Ethel Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri, 
Shirley Ryines, Colorado Springs, Colorado; one brother, Francis Jones, 
Hill City; daughters: Lois Clark (Terry, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ava
 Bates (Bernard, Hill City; sons: Kenneth Jones, Jr., Denver, Colorado,
 Lloyd Jones (Billie, Wichita, Loren Jones (Kim, Redding, California, 
Larry Jones, Hill City, Ronald Jones (Jeanette, Wichita, Kevin Jones 
(Lisa, Fredericksburg, Virginia; 27 grandchildren; many great 
grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren. 
	Today we say not “goodbye” but “till we meet again” to a man that 
lived through an amazing number of changes in his 104 years. Some of 
which were: Prohibition, the Depression, WWII, man walking on the moon, 
microwaves and computers, horse-drawn farm equipment to no-till farming 
and 18 U.S. Presidents.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kenneth-Alvin-Jones?obId=10439406#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Kenneth Alvin Jones

Brian Jay Everett, age 61, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 12, 1958 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John &amp; Leila Beth Everett.&nbsp; Jay was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas and was a truck driver for J. Unruh Trucking.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On December 24, 1999 he married Delores Wilken in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Dee Everett of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Christopher &amp; Amanda Everett of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Whitney &amp; Nick Savolt of Scott City, Kansas, Kaycee &amp; Michael Miller of Wichita, Kansas, One Brother - Bill &amp; Sara Everett of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Two Sisters - Beth &amp; Greg Lee of Dallas, Texas, Lydia “Lollie” &amp; Randy Packard of Holyrood, Kansas and 13 Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother - Melvin “M.L.” Everett and One Sister - Lynn Everett.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp;

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578951683850.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Brian Jay Everett, age 61, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on March 12, 1958 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John &amp; Leila Beth Everett.&nbsp; Jay was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas and was a truck driver for J. Unruh Trucking.He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.On December 24, 1999 he married Delores Wilken in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Dee Everett of Scott City, Kansas, One Son - Christopher &amp; Amanda Everett of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Whitney &amp; Nick Savolt of Scott City, Kansas, Kaycee &amp; Michael Miller of Wichita, Kansas, One Brother - Bill &amp; Sara Everett of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Two Sisters - Beth &amp; Greg Lee of Dallas, Texas, Lydia “Lollie” &amp; Randy Packard of Holyrood, Kansas and 13 Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Brother - Melvin “M.L.” Everett and One Sister - Lynn Everett.Memorial services will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp;Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Jay Everett Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.There will be no calling times.

Brian Jay Everett

Phillipsburg resident Wanda L. Driggs passed away Jan. 12, 2020 at her home in Phillipsburg at the age of 63.&nbsp; She was born Nov. 3, 1956, the daughter of Warren &amp; Alice (Ashley) Cotten.

Survivors include her husband Bill of the home in Phillipsburg; her sons, Henry Bohl of Phillpsburg &amp; Rocky Driggs of Smith Center; 2 brothers, Dale Cotten of Logan &amp; Bob Cotten of Goodland; 2 sisters, Irene Elliott of Lenora &amp; Phyllis Backus of Colby &amp; 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Thurs. Jan. 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg with Pastor James Peterson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to the Remembering Ron Schneider Cancer Memorial or Hospice Services.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tuesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Wed. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wed. evening.&nbsp;

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

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1579127572785.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Wanda L. Driggs passed away Jan. 12, 2020 at her home in Phillipsburg at the age of 63.&nbsp; She was born Nov. 3, 1956, the daughter of Warren &amp; Alice (Ashley) Cotten.Survivors include her husband Bill of the home in Phillipsburg; her sons, Henry Bohl of Phillpsburg &amp; Rocky Driggs of Smith Center; 2 brothers, Dale Cotten of Logan &amp; Bob Cotten of Goodland; 2 sisters, Irene Elliott of Lenora &amp; Phyllis Backus of Colby &amp; 4 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Thurs. Jan. 16 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg with Pastor James Peterson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the Remembering Ron Schneider Cancer Memorial or Hospice Services.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Tuesday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Wed. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wed. evening.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Wanda L. Driggs

Luella M. Roemer, age 90, passed away on January 7, 2020 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. 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. Luella was a lifetime resident of Healy, Kansas.

On September 14, 1949 Luella 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 a 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.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578930125005.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Luella M. Roemer, age 90, passed away on January 7, 2020 at her home in Overland Park, Kansas. 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. Luella was a lifetime resident of Healy, Kansas.On September 14, 1949 Luella 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 a 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

Phillipsburg resident Rick Mendoza passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at his home.&nbsp; He was 64.

He was born August 5, 1955, in Laredo, Texas, the son of Silverio and Gloria (Herrera) Mendoza.

Rick was united in marriage to Shirley J. Rundle on December 10, 1977, in Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include his two sons, J.R. and wife, Kayla of Plains,
 KS and Juan Miguel and wife, Ashley of McPherson, KS; two daughters, 
Chalina Seems and husband, Steven of Phillipsburg, KS and Elaina Mendoza
 and significant other, Nicholas Bowman of Colorado Springs, CO; two 
brothers, Eligio and wife, Celia of Lakewood, CO and John and wife, Lisa
 of Denver, CO; five sisters, Elsa Mendoza and husband, Jesus and Mary 
Alcarez, all of Worland, WY, Linda Suniga, Patricia Mendoza and Belen 
Reyes all of Denver, CO; and eleven grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15th
 in the First Assembly of God in Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dennis L. 
Haarer officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, 
Logan.

Mr. Mendoza will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Tuesday evening from 6 
p.m. until 8 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Health Department or the Rick Mendoza Scholarship Fund.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578930047694.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Rick Mendoza passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at his home.&nbsp; He was 64.He was born August 5, 1955, in Laredo, Texas, the son of Silverio and Gloria (Herrera) Mendoza.Rick was united in marriage to Shirley J. Rundle on December 10, 1977, in Logan, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include his two sons, J.R. and wife, Kayla of Plains,
 KS and Juan Miguel and wife, Ashley of McPherson, KS; two daughters, 
Chalina Seems and husband, Steven of Phillipsburg, KS and Elaina Mendoza
 and significant other, Nicholas Bowman of Colorado Springs, CO; two 
brothers, Eligio and wife, Celia of Lakewood, CO and John and wife, Lisa
 of Denver, CO; five sisters, Elsa Mendoza and husband, Jesus and Mary 
Alcarez, all of Worland, WY, Linda Suniga, Patricia Mendoza and Belen 
Reyes all of Denver, CO; and eleven grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 15th
 in the First Assembly of God in Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dennis L. 
Haarer officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, 
Logan.Mr. Mendoza will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 
a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Tuesday evening from 6 
p.m. until 8 p.m. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Health Department or the Rick Mendoza Scholarship Fund.

Rick Mendoza 

Jennie Lee Grace (Lorenz–Zordel) Clews went to meet our Lord Jesus on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 86 years, 19 days, in Trego Co Lemke Memorial Hospital LTC, WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; 

She was born on December 22, 1933 in a house 9 miles outside of WaKeeney.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Adam and Helen (Schneider) Lorenz. She married Robert G. Zordel on July 29, 1955. Together they had 6 children. They divorced in 1979. She then married Earl D Clews on April 12th, 1986.&nbsp;

She was a past member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She is a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She had been a housewife during both marriages and worked at Southwest Fiberglass Plant in Graham, Texas in between.

Jennie is survived by her husband; her 5 children: Peggy Carter &amp; husband, James of Graham, TX, Terrence A. Zordel &amp; wife Lao of Smiths, AL, Daniel L. Zordel &amp; wife, Loretta of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss &amp; Lee Chaney of Graham, TX, Timothy L. Zordel &amp; wife, Sandy of Silver Lake, KS; a Son-in-Law, Matthew Venechuk of Surprise, AZ; 3 step-children: Mark Clews of WaKeeney, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS; Tracey Post &amp; husband, Dustin of Kansas City, MO; 17 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tammy Venechuk; a brother, Robert B. Lorenz, and a nephew Robert B. Lorenz Jr.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will follow at WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday evening, from 5 to 7 o’clock, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays, KS or Hospice Services Inc of Northwest Kansas, in Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; Donations to either organization may be left with or sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family online, at www.schmittfuneral.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578761356477.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jennie Lee Grace (Lorenz–Zordel) Clews went to meet our Lord Jesus on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the age of 86 years, 19 days, in Trego Co Lemke Memorial Hospital LTC, WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 22, 1933 in a house 9 miles outside of WaKeeney.&nbsp; She is the daughter of Adam and Helen (Schneider) Lorenz. She married Robert G. Zordel on July 29, 1955. Together they had 6 children. They divorced in 1979. She then married Earl D Clews on April 12th, 1986.&nbsp;She was a past member of the Eagles Auxiliary. She is a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She had been a housewife during both marriages and worked at Southwest Fiberglass Plant in Graham, Texas in between.Jennie is survived by her husband; her 5 children: Peggy Carter &amp; husband, James of Graham, TX, Terrence A. Zordel &amp; wife Lao of Smiths, AL, Daniel L. Zordel &amp; wife, Loretta of Hays, KS, Kelly Bliss &amp; Lee Chaney of Graham, TX, Timothy L. Zordel &amp; wife, Sandy of Silver Lake, KS; a Son-in-Law, Matthew Venechuk of Surprise, AZ; 3 step-children: Mark Clews of WaKeeney, Jeanette Clews of Wichita, KS; Tracey Post &amp; husband, Dustin of Kansas City, MO; 17 Grandchildren; 19 Great Grandchildren; and 5 Great-Great Grandchildren.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Tammy Venechuk; a brother, Robert B. Lorenz, and a nephew Robert B. Lorenz Jr.Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will follow at WaKeeney City Cemetery.Visitation will be Monday evening, from 5 to 7 o’clock, at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains in Hays, KS or Hospice Services Inc of Northwest Kansas, in Phillipsburg, KS.&nbsp; Donations to either organization may be left with or sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.Condolences may be left for the family online, at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Jennie Lee Grace Clews

Lois Marion Kaufman, 89, of Salina, Kansas, and former Wilson, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, January 09, 2020 at the Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.

Lois was born on January 24, 1930, in Kanopolis, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph F. Janda, Jr. and Verna Muriel (Snart) Janda.&nbsp; She grew up in the Wilson and Kanopolis area and graduated from Wilson High School in 1947.&nbsp; After high school, she attended Ft. Hays University and graduated with her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Orville L. Kaufman on April 26, 1952, in Dubuque, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union Lois and Orville were blessed with two daughters Nathalea and Karleen.&nbsp; Lois' first teaching job was teaching kindergarten through 8th grade in a one room school house in Wilson.&nbsp; She later taught 3rd and 4th grade in Dorrance, Kansas and 2nd and 6th grade in Great Bend, Kansas, and was a teacher for 44 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wilson, Kansas, and First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a member of the KNEA, Retired Teachers Association in Great Bend, 4-H and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. &nbsp; She enjoyed being a farm wife, teaching children and playing the piano.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughters Nathalea Stephenson and husband Tim of Salina, Kansas and Karleen Williams and husband Abe of Castle Pines, Colorado; sister Darlene Palser of Russell, Kansas; sister in-law Lois Buxton of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren Brandon Stephenson and Kendra Cox and husband Tim; 4 great grandchildren Cameron, Mason, Quinton and Brooklyn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orville on November 27, 2004; brother Ivan Janda and foster brother Jim Buxton.

A celebration of Lois' life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Wilson Baptist Church in Wilson, Kansas with Pastor Tripp Edwards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Wilson City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Wilson, Kansas and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578925023967.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lois Marion Kaufman, 89, of Salina, Kansas, and former Wilson, Kansas, resident died on Thursday, January 09, 2020 at the Salina Presbyterian Manor in Salina, Kansas.Lois was born on January 24, 1930, in Kanopolis, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph F. Janda, Jr. and Verna Muriel (Snart) Janda.&nbsp; She grew up in the Wilson and Kanopolis area and graduated from Wilson High School in 1947.&nbsp; After high school, she attended Ft. Hays University and graduated with her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Orville L. Kaufman on April 26, 1952, in Dubuque, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union Lois and Orville were blessed with two daughters Nathalea and Karleen.&nbsp; Lois' first teaching job was teaching kindergarten through 8th grade in a one room school house in Wilson.&nbsp; She later taught 3rd and 4th grade in Dorrance, Kansas and 2nd and 6th grade in Great Bend, Kansas, and was a teacher for 44 years.&nbsp; She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Wilson, Kansas, and First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a member of the KNEA, Retired Teachers Association in Great Bend, 4-H and Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. &nbsp; She enjoyed being a farm wife, teaching children and playing the piano.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.Surviving family include her daughters Nathalea Stephenson and husband Tim of Salina, Kansas and Karleen Williams and husband Abe of Castle Pines, Colorado; sister Darlene Palser of Russell, Kansas; sister in-law Lois Buxton of Salina, Kansas; 2 grandchildren Brandon Stephenson and Kendra Cox and husband Tim; 4 great grandchildren Cameron, Mason, Quinton and Brooklyn.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Orville on November 27, 2004; brother Ivan Janda and foster brother Jim Buxton.A celebration of Lois' life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Wilson Baptist Church in Wilson, Kansas with Pastor Tripp Edwards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Wilson City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, January 13, 2020, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the First Baptist Church of Wilson, Kansas and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Lois Marion Kaufman

Elsie Irene (Friebus) Sebesta passed away January 10, 2020 at Wilson 
Care &amp; Rehab at the age of 92.  Elsie was born on June 14, 1927 to 
John and Lydia (Wallert) Friebus in Dorrance, Kansas.  She attended 
Dorrance schools and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1945. 


Elsie married Ernest Sebesta on June 27, 1945 in Wilson, Kansas.  
She was a farm housewife and a member of the Holyrood Chapter #420 OES.


Survivors include daughters, Linda (Michael) Yehly of Grovetown, GA 
and Donna Schierkolk of Penokee, KS; son, Duane (Shelly) Sebesta of 
Wilson, KS; granddaughters, Alisa Reeves, Dana Stoughton, and Jenna 
Ellis; grandson, Todd Yehle; step-grandson, Willie Schierkolk; 
great-granddaughters, Josie Stoughton and Adley Ellis, and a 
great-grandchild due in May; sister, Violet Stull of Salina, KS; and 
brother, Leo Friebus of Russell, KS.


Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lydia; sisters,
 Eva Mae Schmidt, Emma Smith, and Ella Rumley; and brothers, Ernest 
Friebus and Melvin Friebus.


A private family service with the spreading of the ashes will be 
held at a later date on the first section of land she and Ernest owned, 
also where Ernest’s ashes were spread. Memorials are suggested to 
Shriners Children’s Hospital or Shriners Burn Center and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490. 
Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578924883298.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Elsie Irene (Friebus) Sebesta passed away January 10, 2020 at Wilson 
Care &amp; Rehab at the age of 92. Elsie was born on June 14, 1927 to 
John and Lydia (Wallert) Friebus in Dorrance, Kansas. She attended 
Dorrance schools and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1945. 
Elsie married Ernest Sebesta on June 27, 1945 in Wilson, Kansas. 
She was a farm housewife and a member of the Holyrood Chapter #420 OES.
Survivors include daughters, Linda (Michael) Yehly of Grovetown, GA 
and Donna Schierkolk of Penokee, KS; son, Duane (Shelly) Sebesta of 
Wilson, KS; granddaughters, Alisa Reeves, Dana Stoughton, and Jenna 
Ellis; grandson, Todd Yehle; step-grandson, Willie Schierkolk; 
great-granddaughters, Josie Stoughton and Adley Ellis, and a 
great-grandchild due in May; sister, Violet Stull of Salina, KS; and 
brother, Leo Friebus of Russell, KS.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lydia; sisters,
 Eva Mae Schmidt, Emma Smith, and Ella Rumley; and brothers, Ernest 
Friebus and Melvin Friebus.
A private family service with the spreading of the ashes will be 
held at a later date on the first section of land she and Ernest owned, 
also where Ernest’s ashes were spread. Memorials are suggested to 
Shriners Children’s Hospital or Shriners Burn Center and may be sent in 
care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490. 
Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Elsie Irene (Friebus) Sebesta

Lanet Rose Farmer, 74, passed away January 10, 2020 at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River, KS.

She was born August 27, 1945 in Gove, KS, the daughter of Clarence 
and Mabel Frances Batman Thomas.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
retired pharmacy technician at the Larned State Hospital.

She was a member of the Larned Assembly of God.&nbsp; She was a very 
devoted Christian throughout her life and was also known as the “pie 
lady” at the Harvest Inn.

Survivors include: two sons, Joe Farmer, Larned, KS, Mike (Audrey) 
Farmer, Little River, KS and four grandchildren, Kyler (Hannah, 
Zachary, Carson and Zaden Farmer.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sharon; brother, Myron Thomas and a sister, Myrna Flora Miller.

Cremation has taken place and a gathering will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at The Place, west 8th Street, Larned, Kansas; with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding.

Memorials may be given to Larned Assembly of God or Sandstone Heights
 Nursing Home, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, 
KS 67550.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578924313394.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lanet Rose Farmer, 74, passed away January 10, 2020 at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home, Little River, KS.She was born August 27, 1945 in Gove, KS, the daughter of Clarence 
and Mabel Frances Batman Thomas.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
retired pharmacy technician at the Larned State Hospital.She was a member of the Larned Assembly of God.&nbsp; She was a very 
devoted Christian throughout her life and was also known as the “pie 
lady” at the Harvest Inn.Survivors include: two sons, Joe Farmer, Larned, KS, Mike (Audrey) 
Farmer, Little River, KS and four grandchildren, Kyler (Hannah, 
Zachary, Carson and Zaden Farmer.She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Sharon; brother, Myron Thomas and a sister, Myrna Flora Miller.Cremation has taken place and a gathering will be held 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at The Place, west 8th Street, Larned, Kansas; with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding.Memorials may be given to Larned Assembly of God or Sandstone Heights
 Nursing Home, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, 
KS 67550.

Lanet Rose Farmer

Anni Frieda (Schneider) Kernal flew away to the heavens on December 
29, 2019.&nbsp; Anni was born on September 12, 1932 in the Hessen State, Bad 
Hersfeld, Germany to her Mother Elise Schneider and Father Heinrich 
Schneider.&nbsp; She grew in Germany and moved to the United States in 1963 
after marrying her then spouse Harley Kernal.&nbsp;&nbsp;

While in Germany, she excelled in her academics and obtained a German
 diploma in the Sciences.&nbsp; Germany was her forever home in her heart.&nbsp; 
She often told tales about her joyous life that was spent in her native 
land.&nbsp; Anni was immensely proud of her German heritage and had an 
unwavering adoration for all-things German, including the music and the 
food.&nbsp; She also loved to travel and spent her youth traversing across 
Europe.&nbsp; She loved to read books, laugh, converse, spend quality time 
with her family, watch baseball and feed the squirrels that frequented 
her lawn in her free time.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anni possessed an immense amount of strength that carried her 
throughout her entire life from beginning to end.&nbsp; She worked very hard 
and was so fiercely determined to achieve her goals.&nbsp; Anni was a giver 
with a big pure heart.&nbsp; She dedicated her life to being of service to 
others.&nbsp; She radiated humility, positivity, love and joy everywhere she 
went. Anni’s love was boundless.&nbsp; She loved those close to her 
unconditionally and had a strong devotion to her family.&nbsp; Anni embodied 
grace and elegance and was beautiful inside and out.&nbsp; She is so very 
loved and will be forever missed by many. She will live forever deeply 
in our hearts and memories.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anni Frieda (Schneider) Kernal was preceded in death by her mother 
Elise Schneider, her father Heinrich Schneider of Bad Hersfeld, Germany;
 sisters: Hannelore Zilch, Lina Hild, Gutrud Beck, and brother: Wilhelm 
Schneider of Bad Hersfeld, Germany; children: Elke Kernal, Patricia 
Zimmerman, Sonja Kernal, and Ronald Kernal of Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She is survived by her brother Gunter Schneider of Bad Hersfeld, 
Germany; children: Donald Kernal of Goodland, Kansas, Juergen Kernal and
 spouse Jody Kernal of Goodland, Kansas, Harley Kernal and spouse Quinn 
Kernal of Lakewood, California, Patrick Kernal of Colby, Kansas and 
Cindy Kernal of Moline, Illinois; grandchildren: Sasha Zimmerman and 
Krista Zimmerman, RN, BSN, of San Diego, California, Jonah Zimmerman of 
Phoenix, Arizona, Elke Kernal and Easton Kernal of Goodland, Kansas, 
Hannah Kernal and Sarah Kernal of Lakewood, California, Louis Gomez and 
Jonathan Gomez of Moline, Illinois; great grandchildren: Berlin Hughes 
of San Diego, California, Thomas Zimmerman of Phoenix, Arizona , Alexa 
Gomez and Aaliyah Gomez of Moline, Illinois.&nbsp;

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578320134162.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Anni Frieda (Schneider) Kernal flew away to the heavens on December 
29, 2019.&nbsp; Anni was born on September 12, 1932 in the Hessen State, Bad 
Hersfeld, Germany to her Mother Elise Schneider and Father Heinrich 
Schneider.&nbsp; She grew in Germany and moved to the United States in 1963 
after marrying her then spouse Harley Kernal.&nbsp;&nbsp;While in Germany, she excelled in her academics and obtained a German
 diploma in the Sciences.&nbsp; Germany was her forever home in her heart.&nbsp; 
She often told tales about her joyous life that was spent in her native 
land.&nbsp; Anni was immensely proud of her German heritage and had an 
unwavering adoration for all-things German, including the music and the 
food.&nbsp; She also loved to travel and spent her youth traversing across 
Europe.&nbsp; She loved to read books, laugh, converse, spend quality time 
with her family, watch baseball and feed the squirrels that frequented 
her lawn in her free time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anni possessed an immense amount of strength that carried her 
throughout her entire life from beginning to end.&nbsp; She worked very hard 
and was so fiercely determined to achieve her goals.&nbsp; Anni was a giver 
with a big pure heart.&nbsp; She dedicated her life to being of service to 
others.&nbsp; She radiated humility, positivity, love and joy everywhere she 
went. Anni’s love was boundless.&nbsp; She loved those close to her 
unconditionally and had a strong devotion to her family.&nbsp; Anni embodied 
grace and elegance and was beautiful inside and out.&nbsp; She is so very 
loved and will be forever missed by many. She will live forever deeply 
in our hearts and memories.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anni Frieda (Schneider) Kernal was preceded in death by her mother 
Elise Schneider, her father Heinrich Schneider of Bad Hersfeld, Germany;
 sisters: Hannelore Zilch, Lina Hild, Gutrud Beck, and brother: Wilhelm 
Schneider of Bad Hersfeld, Germany; children: Elke Kernal, Patricia 
Zimmerman, Sonja Kernal, and Ronald Kernal of Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She is survived by her brother Gunter Schneider of Bad Hersfeld, 
Germany; children: Donald Kernal of Goodland, Kansas, Juergen Kernal and
 spouse Jody Kernal of Goodland, Kansas, Harley Kernal and spouse Quinn 
Kernal of Lakewood, California, Patrick Kernal of Colby, Kansas and 
Cindy Kernal of Moline, Illinois; grandchildren: Sasha Zimmerman and 
Krista Zimmerman, RN, BSN, of San Diego, California, Jonah Zimmerman of 
Phoenix, Arizona, Elke Kernal and Easton Kernal of Goodland, Kansas, 
Hannah Kernal and Sarah Kernal of Lakewood, California, Louis Gomez and 
Jonathan Gomez of Moline, Illinois; great grandchildren: Berlin Hughes 
of San Diego, California, Thomas Zimmerman of Phoenix, Arizona , Alexa 
Gomez and Aaliyah Gomez of Moline, Illinois.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Anni-Kernal">HERE</a> for service details.

Anni Frieda (Schneider) Kernal

Betty Jane (Boeka) Walker passed away on January 11, 2020, in Quinter, 
Kansas, at the Gove County Medical Long Term Care Unit at the age of 90.
 Betty was born in Colby, Kansas November 20, 1929 to Adolph and Lucy 
(Wullenwaber) Boeka.  Betty attended school in Colby, Kansas and after 
graduation attended Secretarial School in Omaha, Nebraska.  She married 
Henry “Lee” Walker on December 31, 1950.  They had two sons, Dennis and 
Dan.


Betty worked as a parts woman and secretary for Reliance Motor, 
Oberlin, Kansas and Walker Testing Company, Hoxie Kansas.  She was a 
member of Royal Neighbors and an avid sports fan!


Betty is survived by sons, Dan Walker of Phillipsburg, Kansas and 
Dennis Walker and wife Jo of Clayton, Kansas; grandchildren, Danielle 
Walker of Wichita, Kansas and Thad Walker and wife Val of Derby, Kansas;
 and two great-granddaughters, Madison Walker and Meadow Walker  both of
 Derby, Kansas.


She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Walker; parents Adolph
 and Lucy Boeka; sister, Edith Kersenbrock; and brothers, George Boeka, 
Albert Boeka, and Art Boeka.


A Graveside Service will be held at a later date.  There will be no 
visitation.   The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County 
Library and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Betty Jane (Boeka) Walker passed away on January 11, 2020, in Quinter, 
Kansas, at the Gove County Medical Long Term Care Unit at the age of 90.
 Betty was born in Colby, Kansas November 20, 1929 to Adolph and Lucy 
(Wullenwaber) Boeka. Betty attended school in Colby, Kansas and after 
graduation attended Secretarial School in Omaha, Nebraska. She married 
Henry “Lee” Walker on December 31, 1950. They had two sons, Dennis and 
Dan.
Betty worked as a parts woman and secretary for Reliance Motor, 
Oberlin, Kansas and Walker Testing Company, Hoxie Kansas. She was a 
member of Royal Neighbors and an avid sports fan!
Betty is survived by sons, Dan Walker of Phillipsburg, Kansas and 
Dennis Walker and wife Jo of Clayton, Kansas; grandchildren, Danielle 
Walker of Wichita, Kansas and Thad Walker and wife Val of Derby, Kansas;
 and two great-granddaughters, Madison Walker and Meadow Walker both of
 Derby, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Walker; parents Adolph
 and Lucy Boeka; sister, Edith Kersenbrock; and brothers, George Boeka, 
Albert Boeka, and Art Boeka.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date. There will be no 
visitation. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County 
Library and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 
987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Betty Jane (Boeka) Walker

Loren E. Heiser, 89, Rush Center, Kansas, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.



Mr. Heiser was born November 9, 1930, in rural Rush Center, Kansas, the 
son of Alex and Neoma (Mohr) Heiser.  He was a lifelong resident of Rush
 County, Kansas.  A graduate of Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, Kansas, 
he was a farmer.



He was an active member of the Kansas Sheep Association, and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers.



On February 23, 1958, he married Viola Voegele in rural Leola, South Dakota.



Survivors include:  his wife, Viola Heiser, Rush Center, Kansas; two 
sons, Ron Heiser (Alecia, Drayton, North Dakota, and Rick Heiser, 
Stanwood, Washington; one daughter, Janet O’Rear, Roeland Park, Kansas; 
three granddaughters, Tasha, Trista, and Hannah; and one great 
granddaughter, Hadley.



He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Wilbur Heiser.



Church visitation will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 
9:50 A.M. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with 
the family receiving friends from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M.  



Funeral service will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the
 Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mitch 
Elrod officiating.  Interment will be in Nekoma Union Township Cemetery,
 Nekoma, Kansas.



Memorials are suggested to the Rush County 4-H Progam.



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



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


Loren E. Heiser, 89, Rush Center, Kansas, died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.

Mr. Heiser was born November 9, 1930, in rural Rush Center, Kansas, the 
son of Alex and Neoma (Mohr) Heiser. He was a lifelong resident of Rush
 County, Kansas. A graduate of Enterprise Academy, Enterprise, Kansas, 
he was a farmer.

He was an active member of the Kansas Sheep Association, and the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers.

On February 23, 1958, he married Viola Voegele in rural Leola, South Dakota.

Survivors include: his wife, Viola Heiser, Rush Center, Kansas; two 
sons, Ron Heiser (Alecia, Drayton, North Dakota, and Rick Heiser, 
Stanwood, Washington; one daughter, Janet O’Rear, Roeland Park, Kansas; 
three granddaughters, Tasha, Trista, and Hannah; and one great 
granddaughter, Hadley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Wilbur Heiser.

Church visitation will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, from 9:00 A.M. to 
9:50 A.M. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with 
the family receiving friends from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. 

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 16, 2020, at 10:00 A.M. at the
 Seventh Day Adventist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mitch 
Elrod officiating. Interment will be in Nekoma Union Township Cemetery,
 Nekoma, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Rush County 4-H Progam.

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

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

Loren E. Heiser

Walter “Junior” Earl Darnell Jr., 78, of Goodland passed away 
Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;

Junior was born January 20, 1941 to Walter Earl, Sr. and Lyda Mae 
(McClaskey) Darnell in Las Animas, Colorado.&nbsp; Junior grew up and 
attended school in Las Animas.&nbsp; He moved to Goodland in 2011.&nbsp;

Junior worked as a truck driver for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing music and spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death are his grandparents and parents; sisters, 
Thelma Darnell, Ruby Carpenter, Hazel Wilson and Zella Mae “Betty” 
Potter.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He is survived by his long-time companion, Elizabeth Riley of 
Goodland,KS;&nbsp;daughter, Carrie McPhail of Salina, KS; grandsons, Dustin 
(Angela) McPhail and Seth McPhail; great-grandson, Elliot McPhail; 
brothers, Ed of Lakin, KS, Jim (Donna) of Syracuse, KS, Robert (Ruth) of
 Las Animas, CO, Fred (Roxana) of Las Animas, CO; many nieces, nephews 
and friends.&nbsp;

Memorial service will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland.&nbsp;

Memorials will be designated later and may be left at the service or 
mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; 
Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578435358290.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Walter “Junior” Earl Darnell Jr., 78, of Goodland passed away 
Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Junior was born January 20, 1941 to Walter Earl, Sr. and Lyda Mae 
(McClaskey) Darnell in Las Animas, Colorado.&nbsp; Junior grew up and 
attended school in Las Animas.&nbsp; He moved to Goodland in 2011.&nbsp;Junior worked as a truck driver for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing music and spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;Preceding him in death are his grandparents and parents; sisters, 
Thelma Darnell, Ruby Carpenter, Hazel Wilson and Zella Mae “Betty” 
Potter.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his long-time companion, Elizabeth Riley of 
Goodland,KS;&nbsp;daughter, Carrie McPhail of Salina, KS; grandsons, Dustin 
(Angela) McPhail and Seth McPhail; great-grandson, Elliot McPhail; 
brothers, Ed of Lakin, KS, Jim (Donna) of Syracuse, KS, Robert (Ruth) of
 Las Animas, CO, Fred (Roxana) of Las Animas, CO; many nieces, nephews 
and friends.&nbsp;Memorial service will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 2 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland.&nbsp;Memorials will be designated later and may be left at the service or 
mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS&nbsp; 67735.&nbsp; 
Online condolences and information&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Walter 'Junior' Earl Darnell Jr.

Edward A. Schmeidler, age 89, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Via Christi Village, 
Hays. He was born June 25, 1930 in Severin, Kansas to August and Anna 
(Miller) Schmeidler. He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy.

Eddie was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.

He is survived by a brother, Norman 
Schmeidler; a sister, Rita Schmeidler; numerous nieces, nephews, great 
nieces and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents; brothers Pancratius, Jerome and Leo Schmeidler and sisters, 
Severina Lang, Margaret Bittel, Frances Schmeidler and Alice Honas.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday,
 January 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will 
follow in the St. Severin Cemetery with military honors courtesy of the 
Hays VFW Honor Guard.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM. Tuesday 
visitation will be 9 AM - 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel
 and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Severin Cemetery Fund or for the wishes of the family (C/O Norman Schmeidler)

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578761451163.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edward A. Schmeidler, age 89, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at Via Christi Village, 
Hays. He was born June 25, 1930 in Severin, Kansas to August and Anna 
(Miller) Schmeidler. He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy.Eddie was a lifelong farmer and rancher. He was a US Army Veteran and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.He is survived by a brother, Norman 
Schmeidler; a sister, Rita Schmeidler; numerous nieces, nephews, great 
nieces and great nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents; brothers Pancratius, Jerome and Leo Schmeidler and sisters, 
Severina Lang, Margaret Bittel, Frances Schmeidler and Alice Honas.Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday,
 January 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will 
follow in the St. Severin Cemetery with military honors courtesy of the 
Hays VFW Honor Guard.Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM 
with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM. Tuesday 
visitation will be 9 AM - 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel
 and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorial contributions are suggested to the St. Severin Cemetery Fund or for the wishes of the family (C/O Norman Schmeidler)Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Edward A. Schmeidler

John W. “JW” Jaco Jr., 62, passed away on January 8, 2020, at his 
home in Great Bend. He was born on January 26, 1957, at Wichita, to John
 W. Jaco, Sr. &amp; Dorothy Ruth (Miller) Jaco.

Coming from Wichita in 1961, JW was a Great Bend resident. He was the
 owner and operator of John Jaco, Inc. He was a member of the Barton 
County Sheriff's Office Reserves since 1985, currently serving as 
Special Deputy Sheriff and served on the board for Barton County 
Crimestoppers. In the 1990's he was on the Barton county SWAT team. He 
enjoyed team roping, his llamas and horses, bird hunting and was one 
tough cowboy. He was an avid weight lifter and gun enthusiast.

Survivors include, an uncle, Gene Jaco and wife Phyllis of 
Plainville; three cousins, Michael Jaco of Springfield, CO, Jana Kuhn 
and husband Raymond of Overland Park and Jill Brin and husband Mark of 
Godley, TX; companion, Rene Tiede; and daughter of the heart, Shanna 
Tiede-Long.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Reverend Josh Leu and Pastor Don Paden. Inurnment 
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Barton County Sheriff's Reserves Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578761699090.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>John W. “JW” Jaco Jr., 62, passed away on January 8, 2020, at his 
home in Great Bend. He was born on January 26, 1957, at Wichita, to John
 W. Jaco, Sr. &amp; Dorothy Ruth (Miller) Jaco.Coming from Wichita in 1961, JW was a Great Bend resident. He was the
 owner and operator of John Jaco, Inc. He was a member of the Barton 
County Sheriff's Office Reserves since 1985, currently serving as 
Special Deputy Sheriff and served on the board for Barton County 
Crimestoppers. In the 1990's he was on the Barton county SWAT team. He 
enjoyed team roping, his llamas and horses, bird hunting and was one 
tough cowboy. He was an avid weight lifter and gun enthusiast.Survivors include, an uncle, Gene Jaco and wife Phyllis of 
Plainville; three cousins, Michael Jaco of Springfield, CO, Jana Kuhn 
and husband Raymond of Overland Park and Jill Brin and husband Mark of 
Godley, TX; companion, Rene Tiede; and daughter of the heart, Shanna 
Tiede-Long.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
Service will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with Reverend Josh Leu and Pastor Don Paden. Inurnment 
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to the Barton County Sheriff's Reserves Fund, in care of 
Bryant Funeral Home.

John W. 'JW' Jaco Jr.

Edwin Anthony Berning, age 89, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. 

 Edwin was born August 19, 1930, on the Berning family homestead near Marienthal, Kansas, the son of Joseph &amp; Veronica (Heili) Berning.   Edwin was a lifetime Wichita County, Kansas resident, serving in the agriculture industry as a grain elevator operator/manager.  Edwin served his country in the United States Navy Air Force from 1952 through 1956.

Edwin was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas as well as the Knights of Columbus in Marienthal, Kansas.

On January 19, 1957, he married Kathryn Rose Biel in Marienthal, Kansas.

Ed’s surviving family includes His Wife - Kathy Berning of Leoti, Kansas, Eight Children - Vicki &amp; Cayle Hahn of Pueblo, Colorado, Dan &amp; Mary  Berning of Lincoln, Nebraska, Sam &amp; Tina Berning of Arvada, Colorado, Nanette &amp; Alan Maxwell of Ottawa, Kansas, Mick &amp; Stacia Berning of Wichita, Kansas, Ted &amp; Shelley Berning of Colwich, Kansas, Matt Berning of Moore, Oklahoma, Jerry &amp; Jennifer Berning of Hutchinson, Kansas, Twenty-four Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren.

His parents, a granddaughter Sheila, a great grandson - Kolton, three brothers Bart, John, Joe and one sister Evie precede him in death.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, January 14, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, January 16, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.

Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.

Friends may call from 1:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Wichita County Health Center or St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578691679769.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edwin Anthony Berning, age 89, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas. Edwin was born August 19, 1930, on the Berning family homestead near Marienthal, Kansas, the son of Joseph &amp; Veronica (Heili) Berning. Edwin was a lifetime Wichita County, Kansas resident, serving in the agriculture industry as a grain elevator operator/manager. Edwin served his country in the United States Navy Air Force from 1952 through 1956.Edwin was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas as well as the Knights of Columbus in Marienthal, Kansas.On January 19, 1957, he married Kathryn Rose Biel in Marienthal, Kansas.Ed’s surviving family includes His Wife - Kathy Berning of Leoti, Kansas, Eight Children - Vicki &amp; Cayle Hahn of Pueblo, Colorado, Dan &amp; Mary Berning of Lincoln, Nebraska, Sam &amp; Tina Berning of Arvada, Colorado, Nanette &amp; Alan Maxwell of Ottawa, Kansas, Mick &amp; Stacia Berning of Wichita, Kansas, Ted &amp; Shelley Berning of Colwich, Kansas, Matt Berning of Moore, Oklahoma, Jerry &amp; Jennifer Berning of Hutchinson, Kansas, Twenty-four Grandchildren and fourteen Great Grandchildren.His parents, a granddaughter Sheila, a great grandson - Kolton, three brothers Bart, John, Joe and one sister Evie precede him in death.Vigil services will be held at 7:00 pm Monday, January 14, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas.Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am Tuesday, January 16, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Leoti, Kansas with Father Tim Hickey officiating.Burial will be in St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Marienthal, Kansas.Friends may call from 1:00 – 8:00 pm Sunday and from 10:00 am until 5:00 pm Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to Wichita County Health Center or St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Building Fund in care of the funeral home.

Edwin Anthony Berning

Ida Faye Moon-Anthony, age 96, of Bunker Hill, Kansas died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home in Bunker Hill, Kansas.

She was born February 19, 1923 in Amos, Arkansas to Lloyd Edward and Hattie Ann (Lyons) Hamilton. &nbsp; She married Luke Anthony on January 14, 1984 at Medford Oregon.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 15, 2004.

Ida grew up in Madison and Emporia, Kansas and attended High School in Madison, Kansas.&nbsp; She lived in California, Washington, Arizona, and moved to Bunker Hill, Kansas in 2007 to live with her granddaughter, Windy Lasker and her husband Bruce Werygo.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578690859921.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ida Faye Moon-Anthony, age 96, of Bunker Hill, Kansas died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at her home in Bunker Hill, Kansas.She was born February 19, 1923 in Amos, Arkansas to Lloyd Edward and Hattie Ann (Lyons) Hamilton. &nbsp; She married Luke Anthony on January 14, 1984 at Medford Oregon.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 15, 2004.Ida grew up in Madison and Emporia, Kansas and attended High School in Madison, Kansas.&nbsp; She lived in California, Washington, Arizona, and moved to Bunker Hill, Kansas in 2007 to live with her granddaughter, Windy Lasker and her husband Bruce Werygo.&nbsp;Survivors include one son, Wayne Dejarnett, Medford, Oregon; one daughter, Nancy Elliott and husband, Dean, Eugene, Oregon; 16 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Phill Finch; one daughter, Barbara Ann Stewart; two brothers, Lloyd Hamilton and Wilber Hamilton; three sisters, Viola Schartz, Beverly Hutchings and Barbara Starret.A private family memorial service and inurnment will be in Oregon ant a later date.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;

Obituaries