Barry Len LaMar, 60, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.

Barry was born December 2, 1959 in Haysville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four boys born to Herb H. and Patricia (Miller) LaMar.&nbsp; They moved to Russell when Barry was very young.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School and then he wrestled at Ft. Hays State University.

Barry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christina “Tina” Pfannenstiel on August 31, 1985 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Herbert and Mariah.&nbsp; They made their home in Phoenix, Arizona where Barry obtained an Associate’s Degree in Architecture from AAI. They moved back to Russell in 1991.

Barry was an independent Backhoe Operator most of his life.&nbsp; He worked with Don Revel for many years before he worked with Mai Excavating.&nbsp; Then in 2007 he became owner and operator of the Barry’s Backhoe LLC.&nbsp; He was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was an active member in AA and a Sponsor of AA, member of Celebrate Recovery, and the N.R.A.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, canoeing, watching Kansas City Chiefs football and Kansas University basketball, doing Bible studies and being outdoors digging in the dirt.&nbsp; Barry’s true passion in life was his relationship with his Lord.

Surviving family include his wife of 34 years, Tina of the home; son, Herbert L. LaMar of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Mariah C. Kuntzsch (Harlan) of Gorham, Kansas; mother, Patricia LaMar of Joplin, Missouri; three brothers, Brian LaMar (Ginger) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bryce LaMar of Joplin, Missouri, and Brent LaMar (Lori) of Dessert Hills, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Thaddeus Kuntzsch and Athena Kuntzsch.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and paternal and maternal grandparents.

Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Ebenezer Cemetery in rural Russell County.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Barry LaMar Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Barry Len LaMar, 60, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.Barry was born December 2, 1959 in Haysville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four boys born to Herb H. and Patricia (Miller) LaMar.&nbsp; They moved to Russell when Barry was very young.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School and then he wrestled at Ft. Hays State University.Barry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christina “Tina” Pfannenstiel on August 31, 1985 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Herbert and Mariah.&nbsp; They made their home in Phoenix, Arizona where Barry obtained an Associate’s Degree in Architecture from AAI. They moved back to Russell in 1991.Barry was an independent Backhoe Operator most of his life.&nbsp; He worked with Don Revel for many years before he worked with Mai Excavating.&nbsp; Then in 2007 he became owner and operator of the Barry’s Backhoe LLC.&nbsp; He was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was an active member in AA and a Sponsor of AA, member of Celebrate Recovery, and the N.R.A.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, canoeing, watching Kansas City Chiefs football and Kansas University basketball, doing Bible studies and being outdoors digging in the dirt.&nbsp; Barry’s true passion in life was his relationship with his Lord.Surviving family include his wife of 34 years, Tina of the home; son, Herbert L. LaMar of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Mariah C. Kuntzsch (Harlan) of Gorham, Kansas; mother, Patricia LaMar of Joplin, Missouri; three brothers, Brian LaMar (Ginger) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bryce LaMar of Joplin, Missouri, and Brent LaMar (Lori) of Dessert Hills, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Thaddeus Kuntzsch and Athena Kuntzsch.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and paternal and maternal grandparents.Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Ebenezer Cemetery in rural Russell County.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Barry LaMar Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Barry Len LaMar

SMITH CENTER - Bonadell J. Sollner, age 89, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at SunPorch of Smith County.

Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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Bonadell J. Sollner

Kent D. McKinney, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas.  Kent was born December 17, 1931 in Fowler, Colorado, the son of Kenneth Clair &amp; Pearl Elizabeth (Weiland) McKinney.  A resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1956, moving from Fowler, Colorado.  Kent was a Farmer.

Kent was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fowler, Colorado and attended the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas.  He also held membership in The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and served on the Wichita County Airport Authority board of directors.

On January 21, 1956 he married Donna Jean Watson at Fowler, Colorado.

Kent’s surviving family includes His Wife - Donna J. McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Two Children - Doug &amp; Dawn McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Debbie &amp; Steve Berning of Lakin, Kansas, One Sister - Betty Smith of Fowler, Colorado, Eight Grandchildren - Kyle &amp; Charlee Berning of Lakin, Kansas, Jessica &amp; Toby Lohman-Fuller of Lakin, Kansas, Tanner &amp; Rachel Berning of Goodland, Kansas, Logan &amp; Janis McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Holden &amp; Jen McKinney of Scott City, Kansas, Devon &amp; Brantlee Shermire of Lakin, Kansas, Chance &amp; Amy McKinney of Almena, Kansas, Watson &amp; Rachel McKinney of Prosper, Texas and Fourteen great grandchildren.

His parents, and a Son, Scott McKinney (1956-2011) precede him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Rita Stockton and Chance McKinney officiating.  Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas

Memorials may be given to Wichita County Amusement Association in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Kent D. McKinney, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. Kent was born December 17, 1931 in Fowler, Colorado, the son of Kenneth Clair &amp; Pearl Elizabeth (Weiland) McKinney. A resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1956, moving from Fowler, Colorado. Kent was a Farmer.Kent was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fowler, Colorado and attended the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas. He also held membership in The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and served on the Wichita County Airport Authority board of directors.On January 21, 1956 he married Donna Jean Watson at Fowler, Colorado.Kent’s surviving family includes His Wife - Donna J. McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Two Children - Doug &amp; Dawn McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Debbie &amp; Steve Berning of Lakin, Kansas, One Sister - Betty Smith of Fowler, Colorado, Eight Grandchildren - Kyle &amp; Charlee Berning of Lakin, Kansas, Jessica &amp; Toby Lohman-Fuller of Lakin, Kansas, Tanner &amp; Rachel Berning of Goodland, Kansas, Logan &amp; Janis McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Holden &amp; Jen McKinney of Scott City, Kansas, Devon &amp; Brantlee Shermire of Lakin, Kansas, Chance &amp; Amy McKinney of Almena, Kansas, Watson &amp; Rachel McKinney of Prosper, Texas and Fourteen great grandchildren.His parents, and a Son, Scott McKinney (1956-2011) precede him in death.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Rita Stockton and Chance McKinney officiating. Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, KansasMemorials may be given to Wichita County Amusement Association in care of the funeral home.

Kent D. McKinney

Ardyce M. Thornburg died Sunday December 15, 2019 at her home in 
Arkansas City, Ks. &nbsp;She was born December 17, 1927 in Osborne County to 
Roy T. and Tressa (Coop) Wilson. &nbsp;Ardyce&nbsp;attended school in Osborne Co. 
graduating from Osborne High School. &nbsp;

On June 8, 1947 she married Raymond J.&nbsp;Thornburg in Osborne, Ks. 
&nbsp;They had one son, Ron. &nbsp;Ardyce was a homemaker and moved with Raymond 
as his job with Hardman Lumber located him in several towns such as 
Grand Island, Neb.; Loveland, Colo. and back to Osborne, Ks. &nbsp;She and 
Raymond retired and moved to Arkansas City to be close to Ron and have 
been there the last two years.

Ardyce was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother and her 
husband Raymond on Nov. 3, 2019. &nbsp;She is survived by her son Ron and 
wife Laura of Winfield, Ks.; one &nbsp;sister, Mary Metzger of&nbsp;Menifee, 
California; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 3 
great-great-grandchildren.

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

Ardyce M. Thornburg died Sunday December 15, 2019 at her home in 
Arkansas City, Ks. &nbsp;She was born December 17, 1927 in Osborne County to 
Roy T. and Tressa (Coop) Wilson. &nbsp;Ardyce&nbsp;attended school in Osborne Co. 
graduating from Osborne High School. &nbsp;On June 8, 1947 she married Raymond J.&nbsp;Thornburg in Osborne, Ks. 
&nbsp;They had one son, Ron. &nbsp;Ardyce was a homemaker and moved with Raymond 
as his job with Hardman Lumber located him in several towns such as 
Grand Island, Neb.; Loveland, Colo. and back to Osborne, Ks. &nbsp;She and 
Raymond retired and moved to Arkansas City to be close to Ron and have 
been there the last two years.Ardyce was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother and her 
husband Raymond on Nov. 3, 2019. &nbsp;She is survived by her son Ron and 
wife Laura of Winfield, Ks.; one &nbsp;sister, Mary Metzger of&nbsp;Menifee, 
California; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 3 
great-great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/notices/Ardyce-Thornburg">HERE</a> for service details.

Ardyce M. Thornburg

Keith Levoy Anthony was born November 8, 1937 in Lyle, KS to George and 
Ruth (Brunk) Anthony. He passed away December 19, 2019 at the Good 
Samaritan Society of Atwood at the age of 82.


Keith attended Spring Branch Schools in Lyle and then was 1955 
graduate of Decatur County High School. He went on to attend McCook 
Junior College and graduated in 1957. Keith worked for AT&amp;T in 
Houston, TX and then when he moved back to Norcatur he owned Keith’s 
Market, until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Norcatur 
Methodist Church and the Commercial Club in Norcatur. 


Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Gerald, Dale 
and Gary Anthony; son, Larry Mitchell; grandsons, Steven Joe Mitchell 
and Braidon Chappa and sisters-in-law, Faye and Jan Anthony. He is 
survived by his daughter, Lynn “Sissy” McFarland of Killeen, TX; 
grandchildren: Shauna Ward of Corpus Christi, TX and Crystal Bihl of 
Leander, TX; great grandchildren: Trinity Edgar, Mason Ward, Jackson 
Wade, and Lance Overton and sister-in-law, Cathy Anthony.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Keith-Levoy-Anthony?obId=9673598#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Keith Levoy Anthony was born November 8, 1937 in Lyle, KS to George and 
Ruth (Brunk) Anthony. He passed away December 19, 2019 at the Good 
Samaritan Society of Atwood at the age of 82.
Keith attended Spring Branch Schools in Lyle and then was 1955 
graduate of Decatur County High School. He went on to attend McCook 
Junior College and graduated in 1957. Keith worked for AT&amp;T in 
Houston, TX and then when he moved back to Norcatur he owned Keith’s 
Market, until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Norcatur 
Methodist Church and the Commercial Club in Norcatur. 
Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Gerald, Dale 
and Gary Anthony; son, Larry Mitchell; grandsons, Steven Joe Mitchell 
and Braidon Chappa and sisters-in-law, Faye and Jan Anthony. He is 
survived by his daughter, Lynn “Sissy” McFarland of Killeen, TX; 
grandchildren: Shauna Ward of Corpus Christi, TX and Crystal Bihl of 
Leander, TX; great grandchildren: Trinity Edgar, Mason Ward, Jackson 
Wade, and Lance Overton and sister-in-law, Cathy Anthony.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Keith-Levoy-Anthony?obId=9673598#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Keith Levoy Anthony

Shirley Ann Slater, 86, passed away December 18, 2019, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays. She was born on August 6, 1933 at Pratt, to James 
&amp; Ila (Harrel) Whitaker. She married George Slater on December 14, 
1952, at Pratt. He died December 2, 2017.

Coming from Stafford in 1962, Shirley was a Great Bend resident. She 
was a self-employed hairdresser. She was a member of Central Baptist 
Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Cancer Society and liked spending 
time at the senior center. She enjoyed walks, KU basketball and 
especially loved being with her family.

Survivors include, two sons, James R. Slater and wife Utonia of Great
 Bend and Greg A. Slater and wife Jennifer of Hutto, Texas; three 
grandchildren, Shannen Slater, Christian Slater and Izzy; one brother, 
Jack Whitaker; and one niece, Karen. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; and her husband, George Slater.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday,
 December 23, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Daniel Dugas 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Medical Center, Hays. She was born on August 6, 1933 at Pratt, to James 
&amp; Ila (Harrel) Whitaker. She married George Slater on December 14, 
1952, at Pratt. He died December 2, 2017.Coming from Stafford in 1962, Shirley was a Great Bend resident. She 
was a self-employed hairdresser. She was a member of Central Baptist 
Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Cancer Society and liked spending 
time at the senior center. She enjoyed walks, KU basketball and 
especially loved being with her family.Survivors include, two sons, James R. Slater and wife Utonia of Great
 Bend and Greg A. Slater and wife Jennifer of Hutto, Texas; three 
grandchildren, Shannen Slater, Christian Slater and Izzy; one brother, 
Jack Whitaker; and one niece, Karen. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; and her husband, George Slater.Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday,
 December 23, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Daniel Dugas 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Slater

Terri B. Schneider, 65, passed away December 18, 2019, at her home in
 Ellinwood. She was born on December 21, 1953, at Larned, to Donna Belle
 Robinson and was raised by her grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson. 
She married Dale Schneider on July 20, 1970, at Ellinwood. He survives.

An Ellinwood resident for the past 14 years, Terri previously lived 
in Great Bend. She received her Bachelor's in education and was a 
homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, sewing, quilting, shopping and especially 
enjoyed being with her family.

Survivors include, her husband, Dale Schneider of the home; one 
daughter, Nichole Hughes and husband Randy of Harpers Ferry, West 
Virginia; two brothers, Chris Burns and wife Rita of Hoisington and 
Randy Robinson, Sr. and wife Donna of Ellinwood; one sister, Betty 
Stubby and husband Steve of Eagle Rock, Missouri; one grandson, Samuel 
Hughes; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
mother, Donna Burns; grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson; and two 
sisters, Kathy Dickson and Sheila Weber.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral 
Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Dubovich presiding. Interment will be in 
the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.

Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 Ellinwood. She was born on December 21, 1953, at Larned, to Donna Belle
 Robinson and was raised by her grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson. 
She married Dale Schneider on July 20, 1970, at Ellinwood. He survives.An Ellinwood resident for the past 14 years, Terri previously lived 
in Great Bend. She received her Bachelor's in education and was a 
homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, sewing, quilting, shopping and especially 
enjoyed being with her family.Survivors include, her husband, Dale Schneider of the home; one 
daughter, Nichole Hughes and husband Randy of Harpers Ferry, West 
Virginia; two brothers, Chris Burns and wife Rita of Hoisington and 
Randy Robinson, Sr. and wife Donna of Ellinwood; one sister, Betty 
Stubby and husband Steve of Eagle Rock, Missouri; one grandson, Samuel 
Hughes; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
mother, Donna Burns; grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson; and two 
sisters, Kathy Dickson and Sheila Weber.Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral 
Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Dubovich presiding. Interment will be in 
the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Terri B. Schneider

David Dewey Wilson, 58, died at his rural Graham County home, December 
12, 2019. He was born in Eads, Colorado, May 11, 1961, to Burl Dewey and
 Daisy Ann (Teter) Wilson. While in grade school the family moved to 
Graham County, where he attended school and graduated from Morland High 
School.


			On June 8, 1980, he married Evy Nichols in Cedar Ridge, Colorado.
 To this union were born four children: David Jr., Burl, Jessie and 
Bonnie. 


			He worked many jobs during his life, including: the Hill City 
Elevator, Riverside Feeders, and farming. In 2005, he was a trucker in 
Wyoming.


			David was a simple man. He liked his food simple, just meat and 
potatoes. He always enjoyed being with friends and family. David was not
 one to expect others to help him even though he was always willing to 
help others when asked. Hard work was a big part of his life, working 
hard as long as his body would let him.


			David was preceded in death by his parents: Burl and Daisy; daughters:  Jessie and Bonnie; and brother-in-law, Rick Goddard.


			Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Evy; sons: David Jr. 
“D.J.”, wife Veronica, Hill City and Burl, Norfolk, Virginia; sisters: 
Micci Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri, Nola, husband Dave Callan, 
Hoisington and Jackie Wilson Goddard,  Salina; grandchildren: Shelby, 
Dustin and Nicholas.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

David Dewey Wilson, 58, died at his rural Graham County home, December 
12, 2019. He was born in Eads, Colorado, May 11, 1961, to Burl Dewey and
 Daisy Ann (Teter) Wilson. While in grade school the family moved to 
Graham County, where he attended school and graduated from Morland High 
School.
			On June 8, 1980, he married Evy Nichols in Cedar Ridge, Colorado.
 To this union were born four children: David Jr., Burl, Jessie and 
Bonnie. 
			He worked many jobs during his life, including: the Hill City 
Elevator, Riverside Feeders, and farming. In 2005, he was a trucker in 
Wyoming.
			David was a simple man. He liked his food simple, just meat and 
potatoes. He always enjoyed being with friends and family. David was not
 one to expect others to help him even though he was always willing to 
help others when asked. Hard work was a big part of his life, working 
hard as long as his body would let him.
			David was preceded in death by his parents: Burl and Daisy; daughters: Jessie and Bonnie; and brother-in-law, Rick Goddard.
			Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Evy; sons: David Jr. 
“D.J.”, wife Veronica, Hill City and Burl, Norfolk, Virginia; sisters: 
Micci Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri, Nola, husband Dave Callan, 
Hoisington and Jackie Wilson Goddard, Salina; grandchildren: Shelby, 
Dustin and Nicholas.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

David Dewey Wilson

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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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

Charles E. Smith, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 12, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John &amp; Cora Snyder Smith.&nbsp; Charles was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; At a young age he built grain elevators and later operated cow/ calf operation, Custom Farming and Custom Silage &amp; Wheat Harvester.

In 1954 he married Betty Lou Morris in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Betty Lou Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Three Sons - Craig Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mike Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mark Smith of Wichita, Kansas, Three Daughters - Marla Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Rhonda Bauer of Pleasanton, Kansas, JoAnn McLemore of Grand Junction, Colorado, Eleven Grandchildren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Daughter - Delinna Smith, Nine Brothers and Two Sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Steve Payne officiating.&nbsp;

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

Memorials can be made to the Charles E. Smith Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Charles E. Smith, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 12, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John &amp; Cora Snyder Smith.&nbsp; Charles was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; At a young age he built grain elevators and later operated cow/ calf operation, Custom Farming and Custom Silage &amp; Wheat Harvester.In 1954 he married Betty Lou Morris in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Betty Lou Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Three Sons - Craig Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mike Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mark Smith of Wichita, Kansas, Three Daughters - Marla Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Rhonda Bauer of Pleasanton, Kansas, JoAnn McLemore of Grand Junction, Colorado, Eleven Grandchildren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Daughter - Delinna Smith, Nine Brothers and Two Sisters.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Steve Payne officiating.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Charles E. Smith Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Charles E. Smith

Dale Willys Gustafson, 91, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Dale was born May 31, 1928 in Onida, South Dakota.&nbsp; He was the son of John David and Mary Ann (Colby) Gustafson.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Onida, SD; Polk, NE; and Long Beach, CA, where he graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.

Dale served his country as a mechanic, in the U.S. Coast Guards, stationed in Long Beach, California from 1947 to 1951.

Dale was united in marriage to Wanda J. Cooper from 1949 – 1976, making their home in California. This union was blessed with five children; Deborah, Katherine, Linda, Dale (John) and Dianna.&nbsp; Dale was later happily united in marriage to Lynda Parker on April 17, 1976.&nbsp; Lynda preceded him in death on April 19, 2005.

Dale worked as a self employed businessman his entire career, working as the owner and operator of a gas station in Oregon, numerous glass shops in California and retiring as the owner and operator of Wilson Tire &amp; Auto in Wilson, Kansas. While running his business in California, he was an active member of the National Glass Association, the Contractors Union and the Masonic Lodge. He is a member of the Dorrance American Legion Post.&nbsp; He was very active in his children’s activities engaging in horse back riding, water skiing, and camping.

Dale’s surviving family include four daughters; Deborah Webster of Dorrance, Kansas, Katherine Robison in Simla, Colorado, Linda Ridder (Paul) of Lincoln, Kansas and Dianna Brunsell of Salina, Kansas; stepchild, Brianna Webster of Wichita, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, (2) brothers, (4) sisters, his wife Lynda, son Dale (John) Gustafson, and grandson Matthew Hutton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, the family has selected cremation.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Dale Gustafson Memorial Fund; contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Dale Willys Gustafson, 91, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Dale was born May 31, 1928 in Onida, South Dakota.&nbsp; He was the son of John David and Mary Ann (Colby) Gustafson.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Onida, SD; Polk, NE; and Long Beach, CA, where he graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.Dale served his country as a mechanic, in the U.S. Coast Guards, stationed in Long Beach, California from 1947 to 1951.Dale was united in marriage to Wanda J. Cooper from 1949 – 1976, making their home in California. This union was blessed with five children; Deborah, Katherine, Linda, Dale (John) and Dianna.&nbsp; Dale was later happily united in marriage to Lynda Parker on April 17, 1976.&nbsp; Lynda preceded him in death on April 19, 2005.Dale worked as a self employed businessman his entire career, working as the owner and operator of a gas station in Oregon, numerous glass shops in California and retiring as the owner and operator of Wilson Tire &amp; Auto in Wilson, Kansas. While running his business in California, he was an active member of the National Glass Association, the Contractors Union and the Masonic Lodge. He is a member of the Dorrance American Legion Post.&nbsp; He was very active in his children’s activities engaging in horse back riding, water skiing, and camping.Dale’s surviving family include four daughters; Deborah Webster of Dorrance, Kansas, Katherine Robison in Simla, Colorado, Linda Ridder (Paul) of Lincoln, Kansas and Dianna Brunsell of Salina, Kansas; stepchild, Brianna Webster of Wichita, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, (2) brothers, (4) sisters, his wife Lynda, son Dale (John) Gustafson, and grandson Matthew Hutton.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, the family has selected cremation.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Dale Gustafson Memorial Fund; contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dale Willys Gustafson

Longtime Goodland resident, Helen Marie Rohr, 86, passed away at her home in Goodland on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Helen was born on October 12, 1933, in Norton, Kansas to Leonard and Mary Jane (Whetstone) Johnson.&nbsp; She was one of 12 children.&nbsp; She attended school in Norton, Kansas through the 8th grade.

On May 10, 1968, she married Howard Kosse.&nbsp; They had 10 children.&nbsp; After his death in 1980, she married Walter Rohr on December 11, 1982, and to this union, 3 more children were added to the family.

Helen was a homemaker.&nbsp; She loved cooking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.&nbsp; She also loved woodworking, gardening and making wedding cakes.

Preceding her in death were her husband’s Howard and Walter, and one daughter Linda Foster.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters.

She is survived by three daughters Jody DeHart (Arlo Tropf) of Imperial, NE, Patricia Krien of Greeley, CO and Paula Kear of Rapid City, SD; four sons Dale (Rhonda) Skrdlant of Alliance, NE, Roger Skrdlant of Norton, KS, Allen (Nicole) Skrdlant of Florence, CO and Phillip (Sok-Yong) Skrdlant of Des Moines, IA.&nbsp; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Edna Johnson of Carlotta, CA.

Private family services for Helen will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>ObituaryLongtime Goodland resident, Helen Marie Rohr, 86, passed away at her home in Goodland on Friday, December 13, 2019.Helen was born on October 12, 1933, in Norton, Kansas to Leonard and Mary Jane (Whetstone) Johnson.&nbsp; She was one of 12 children.&nbsp; She attended school in Norton, Kansas through the 8th grade.On May 10, 1968, she married Howard Kosse.&nbsp; They had 10 children.&nbsp; After his death in 1980, she married Walter Rohr on December 11, 1982, and to this union, 3 more children were added to the family.Helen was a homemaker.&nbsp; She loved cooking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.&nbsp; She also loved woodworking, gardening and making wedding cakes.Preceding her in death were her husband’s Howard and Walter, and one daughter Linda Foster.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters.She is survived by three daughters Jody DeHart (Arlo Tropf) of Imperial, NE, Patricia Krien of Greeley, CO and Paula Kear of Rapid City, SD; four sons Dale (Rhonda) Skrdlant of Alliance, NE, Roger Skrdlant of Norton, KS, Allen (Nicole) Skrdlant of Florence, CO and Phillip (Sok-Yong) Skrdlant of Des Moines, IA.&nbsp; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Edna Johnson of Carlotta, CA.Private family services for Helen will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Helen Marie Rohr

Myrtle
 “Myrt” Jane Rohr, 79, Quinter, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 in 
DeSoto, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born December 1, 
1940, in Scott County, Kansas, the daughter of Clive and Nellie (Scott) 
Sharpe.

Myrt
 grew up in Scott City, Kansas and graduated from Scott City High 
School, 1958. On September 20, 1960 she was united in marriage to 
Franklin M. Rohr, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, Kansas.

Survivors
 include her husband, son Frankie (Franklin G.) &amp; wife Joyce, of 
Quinter; son Darren &amp; wife Roseann of DeSoto; grandchildren Chelsea,
 Cameron, Cole, &amp; Laramie.

Myrt
 is also survived by five brothers, Clive, Harley, Harry, Hiriam of 
Scott City, Kansas, and John of Loveland, Colorado; two sisters, Thada 
Holt, Hurricane, Utah and Helen Ackley, Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp;

She
 was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Vivian Sharp and 
Trilla Hayes; and her beloved son Kevin Rohr. She is loved and missed by
 her family, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Myrt
 was a farm girl all her life, growing up with ten siblings on a farm 
one mile west of Scott City, then farming with her husband and sons in 
Gove County.&nbsp; Myrt was an avid reader. She had a huge talent for cooking
 and sewing. She made her own wedding dress and well as her 
daughter-in-law’s wedding dresses and christening gowns for her 
grandchildren. She made many quilts for her family. She was a huge fan 
of her grandchildren supporting them in all their activities, football 
games, high school plays, music recitals, and soccer games.&nbsp; She was 
honored to be asked to be a judge for local highschool debate 
tournaments.&nbsp; She loved all children, and the laughter of small children
 always made her smile.

There will be a church service at the United Methodist Church, Scott City, Kansas, on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.

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 </figure>Myrtle
 “Myrt” Jane Rohr, 79, Quinter, died Sunday, December 15, 2019 in 
DeSoto, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp; She was born December 1, 
1940, in Scott County, Kansas, the daughter of Clive and Nellie (Scott) 
Sharpe.Myrt
 grew up in Scott City, Kansas and graduated from Scott City High 
School, 1958. On September 20, 1960 she was united in marriage to 
Franklin M. Rohr, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, Kansas.Survivors
 include her husband, son Frankie (Franklin G.) &amp; wife Joyce, of 
Quinter; son Darren &amp; wife Roseann of DeSoto; grandchildren Chelsea,
 Cameron, Cole, &amp; Laramie.Myrt
 is also survived by five brothers, Clive, Harley, Harry, Hiriam of 
Scott City, Kansas, and John of Loveland, Colorado; two sisters, Thada 
Holt, Hurricane, Utah and Helen Ackley, Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp;She
 was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Vivian Sharp and 
Trilla Hayes; and her beloved son Kevin Rohr. She is loved and missed by
 her family, many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.Myrt
 was a farm girl all her life, growing up with ten siblings on a farm 
one mile west of Scott City, then farming with her husband and sons in 
Gove County.&nbsp; Myrt was an avid reader. She had a huge talent for cooking
 and sewing. She made her own wedding dress and well as her 
daughter-in-law’s wedding dresses and christening gowns for her 
grandchildren. She made many quilts for her family. She was a huge fan 
of her grandchildren supporting them in all their activities, football 
games, high school plays, music recitals, and soccer games.&nbsp; She was 
honored to be asked to be a judge for local highschool debate 
tournaments.&nbsp; She loved all children, and the laughter of small children
 always made her smile.There will be a church service at the United Methodist Church, Scott City, Kansas, on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.

Myrtle 'Myrt'” Jane Rohr

Delbert A. Dietrich, 84, of Ellis, Kansas died Tuesday, December 17, 
2019, at HaysMed in Hays.&nbsp; He was born August 14, 1935 and grew up on a 
farm 10 miles northwest of Ellis.&nbsp; He attended the Adair School in Trego
 County and then Ellis High School.&nbsp; He was a lifelong farmer who had 
also been a carpenter, a technician, a machinist who developed a passion
 for lapidary work,&nbsp; a welder, an oilman and the list goes on.
He was a very educated man, well beyond his formal schooling years due 
to his passion for reading and love of Kansas history, Native American 
history and the Old West.&nbsp;

Delbert taught his kids to respect the land and always told 
them&nbsp;"that if you take care of the land, the land will take care of 
you."&nbsp; He planted many windbreaks on the&nbsp;farm, terraced and rotated 
crops early on, receiving awards and recognition for his conservation 
efforts.&nbsp; He stocked the&nbsp;ponds with fish and the&nbsp;farm with quail.
He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, working long 
hours providing for his family, farming the family farm - but his 
greatest satisfaction came from raising cattle.&nbsp; He loved his cattle.

Delbert’s family will receive guests at a visitation on Friday 
December 20, 2019 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Ellis Baptist Church, 107 
West 9th Street, Ellis, KS.&nbsp; A Memorial Service at the church followed 
by an inurnment in the Mt. Hope Cemetery will be held in January 2020 
and an updated obituary will be provided with those dates/times.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the 
High Plains.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Delbert A. Dietrich, 84, of Ellis, Kansas died Tuesday, December 17, 
2019, at HaysMed in Hays.&nbsp; He was born August 14, 1935 and grew up on a 
farm 10 miles northwest of Ellis.&nbsp; He attended the Adair School in Trego
 County and then Ellis High School.&nbsp; He was a lifelong farmer who had 
also been a carpenter, a technician, a machinist who developed a passion
 for lapidary work,&nbsp; a welder, an oilman and the list goes on.
He was a very educated man, well beyond his formal schooling years due 
to his passion for reading and love of Kansas history, Native American 
history and the Old West.&nbsp;Delbert taught his kids to respect the land and always told 
them&nbsp;"that if you take care of the land, the land will take care of 
you."&nbsp; He planted many windbreaks on the&nbsp;farm, terraced and rotated 
crops early on, receiving awards and recognition for his conservation 
efforts.&nbsp; He stocked the&nbsp;ponds with fish and the&nbsp;farm with quail.
He will be remembered for his dedication to his family, working long 
hours providing for his family, farming the family farm - but his 
greatest satisfaction came from raising cattle.&nbsp; He loved his cattle.Delbert’s family will receive guests at a visitation on Friday 
December 20, 2019 from 4 PM to 8 PM at the Ellis Baptist Church, 107 
West 9th Street, Ellis, KS.&nbsp; A Memorial Service at the church followed 
by an inurnment in the Mt. Hope Cemetery will be held in January 2020 
and an updated obituary will be provided with those dates/times.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Humane Society of the 
High Plains.&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at 
keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Delbert A. Dietrich

Ruth Marie Sawyer Lofgreen, of Norton, Kansas, passed away at the age of 92 on December 17, 2019 at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas. Ruth was born to Jesse and Delia (Cass) Sawyer on December 4, 1927 in Naponee, Nebraska.&nbsp;

She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1945. She married Denzel Lofgreen at her parents’ home near Beaver City on November 9, 1945. The two newlyweds spent their married life working together on the family farm on the Kansas-Nebraska state line. She was married to Denzel for 73 years and they had four children–Denzel Harold, Constance Ann, Craig Sawyer, and Jon Charles. Ruth devoted much time to the children and their activities and pursuits.

She worked as an office manager for Dr. Glenn Klein for a number of years and enjoyed and took great pride in her work there. She spoke frequently of the various dental patients, whom she enjoyed serving.

Ruth was active at Grace Chapel in her early years, and later in the Norton Christian Church, where she taught an adult Sunday School class. She was the first woman to serve as a member of the Building and Grounds committee and was involved with the funeral dinner committee.

She was always interested in activities and ongoing projects in the Norton community. She volunteered for fifteen years, serving 500 hours at the Norton County Hospital as a Red Cross Volunteer. She served as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for several years. She was the County Safety Chairperson for Farm Bureau District Leader of the Year. She was a member of the DSNWK Board and the Norton County Mental Health Board. She was also an advisor to the Northwest Kansas Water Board. She also served on the County Extension Board, and was awarded Master Homemaker through Kansas State University Extension in 1987. She was a member of the Republican Central Committee and served on the Republican Women’s Committee.

Ruth will be remembered fondly for her encouragement of friends who were struggling, her interest in people, and her engaging, curious nature. She took pride in being an active member of the community, and in her later years she made a point to befriend people of all ages who she felt needed prayer and support. She delivered several presentations on tea sets, and on potted plant “lady heads”, a collection of antique containers for plants which symbolized to her the flowering and flourishing of women’s creativity in the era which made up her formative years. As the family expanded, she took pleasure in interaction with the incoming members, and in watching new great grandchildren change and grow.

Ruth is survived by her son Denzel and wife Joyce Lofgreen of Norton, Kansas, daughter Connie Lofgreen of Omaha, Nebraska, sons Dr. Craig Lofgreen of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Jon and wife Elaine Lofgreen of Norton, Kansas.

In addition to her children, she leaves as her surviving legacy 13 grandchildren: Brock Lofgreen, Ty Reynolds, Holly Lofgreen, Matthew Lofgreen, Regan Lofgreen, Lyda Reynolds Lohmeier, Kelly Lofgreen, Blair Reynolds, Seth Lofgreen, Bryan Lofgreen, Ashton Lofgreen, Andrew Lofgreen and Bryce Lofgreen.

She also leaves behind 17 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She was also preceded in death by her three siblings, Hazel Siefken, Grace Grantham and Harold Sawyer, as well as a grandchild, Heather Lofgreen and a great grandchild, Jude Lofgreen.

Viewing and visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 5 PM till 7 PM at the Norton Christian Church, in Norton, Kansas and prior to the funeral service. Funeral services will be Monday, December 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Norton Christian Church in Norton, Kansas with Pastor Darel Boston, officiating. Interment will follow at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kansas. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver city, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Ruth Marie Sawyer Lofgreen, of Norton, Kansas, passed away at the age of 92 on December 17, 2019 at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas. Ruth was born to Jesse and Delia (Cass) Sawyer on December 4, 1927 in Naponee, Nebraska.&nbsp;She graduated from Beaver City High School in 1945. She married Denzel Lofgreen at her parents’ home near Beaver City on November 9, 1945. The two newlyweds spent their married life working together on the family farm on the Kansas-Nebraska state line. She was married to Denzel for 73 years and they had four children–Denzel Harold, Constance Ann, Craig Sawyer, and Jon Charles. Ruth devoted much time to the children and their activities and pursuits.She worked as an office manager for Dr. Glenn Klein for a number of years and enjoyed and took great pride in her work there. She spoke frequently of the various dental patients, whom she enjoyed serving.Ruth was active at Grace Chapel in her early years, and later in the Norton Christian Church, where she taught an adult Sunday School class. She was the first woman to serve as a member of the Building and Grounds committee and was involved with the funeral dinner committee.She was always interested in activities and ongoing projects in the Norton community. She volunteered for fifteen years, serving 500 hours at the Norton County Hospital as a Red Cross Volunteer. She served as a Chamber of Commerce Ambassador for several years. She was the County Safety Chairperson for Farm Bureau District Leader of the Year. She was a member of the DSNWK Board and the Norton County Mental Health Board. She was also an advisor to the Northwest Kansas Water Board. She also served on the County Extension Board, and was awarded Master Homemaker through Kansas State University Extension in 1987. She was a member of the Republican Central Committee and served on the Republican Women’s Committee.Ruth will be remembered fondly for her encouragement of friends who were struggling, her interest in people, and her engaging, curious nature. She took pride in being an active member of the community, and in her later years she made a point to befriend people of all ages who she felt needed prayer and support. She delivered several presentations on tea sets, and on potted plant “lady heads”, a collection of antique containers for plants which symbolized to her the flowering and flourishing of women’s creativity in the era which made up her formative years. As the family expanded, she took pleasure in interaction with the incoming members, and in watching new great grandchildren change and grow.Ruth is survived by her son Denzel and wife Joyce Lofgreen of Norton, Kansas, daughter Connie Lofgreen of Omaha, Nebraska, sons Dr. Craig Lofgreen of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Jon and wife Elaine Lofgreen of Norton, Kansas.In addition to her children, she leaves as her surviving legacy 13 grandchildren: Brock Lofgreen, Ty Reynolds, Holly Lofgreen, Matthew Lofgreen, Regan Lofgreen, Lyda Reynolds Lohmeier, Kelly Lofgreen, Blair Reynolds, Seth Lofgreen, Bryan Lofgreen, Ashton Lofgreen, Andrew Lofgreen and Bryce Lofgreen.She also leaves behind 17 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She was also preceded in death by her three siblings, Hazel Siefken, Grace Grantham and Harold Sawyer, as well as a grandchild, Heather Lofgreen and a great grandchild, Jude Lofgreen.Viewing and visitation will be Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 5 PM till 7 PM at the Norton Christian Church, in Norton, Kansas and prior to the funeral service. Funeral services will be Monday, December 23, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Norton Christian Church in Norton, Kansas with Pastor Darel Boston, officiating. Interment will follow at the Norton Cemetery, Norton, Kansas. Wenburg Funeral Home of Beaver city, Nebraska is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences or personal reflections may be left at wenburgfuneralhome.com

Ruth Marie Sawyer Lofgreen

Clarence “Lyle” Hartman, 85, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Smith Center.


  Lyle was born December 8, 1934 in rural Smith County, KS, the son of 
Clarence and Ada Belle (Potter)Hartman.&nbsp; On July 21, 1995 he married 
Shirley A. Miller in Smith Center, KS.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and a sister.


  Lyle is survived by his wife Shirley Hartman of Smith Center; six 
children, Tamara (Randy) Gardner of Clinton, MO, Tod (Carol) Hartman of 
Portis, Marci (Pat) Rust of Phillipsburg, Michelle (Mike) LeiVan of 
Osborne, Melanie (Gale) Ewing of Phillipsburg, Kent Levin of Smith 
Center; one brother, Bernard (Vi) Hartman of Phoenix, AZ; fourteen 
grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great 
grandchild.

  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at American Lutheran Church, 415 W. New York
 St., Smith Center, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 with
 family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to Hospice Services or American Lutheran Church and can be sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Clarence “Lyle” Hartman, 85, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Smith Center.
 Lyle was born December 8, 1934 in rural Smith County, KS, the son of 
Clarence and Ada Belle (Potter)Hartman.&nbsp; On July 21, 1995 he married 
Shirley A. Miller in Smith Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and a sister.
 Lyle is survived by his wife Shirley Hartman of Smith Center; six 
children, Tamara (Randy) Gardner of Clinton, MO, Tod (Carol) Hartman of 
Portis, Marci (Pat) Rust of Phillipsburg, Michelle (Mike) LeiVan of 
Osborne, Melanie (Gale) Ewing of Phillipsburg, Kent Levin of Smith 
Center; one brother, Bernard (Vi) Hartman of Phoenix, AZ; fourteen 
grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great 
grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at American Lutheran Church, 415 W. New York
 St., Smith Center, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 with
 family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to Hospice Services or American Lutheran Church and can be sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Clarence 'Lyle' Hartman

Joyce Philip Hurt Barr of Emporia entered into rest Wednesday, December 
11, 2019, at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 79.



Joyce was born October 28, 1940 in Hays, Kansas, to Ward Robert and 
Mildred Pauline (Lusebrink) Philip. She earned two Bachelors Degrees 
from Fort Hays State University — one in 1962 and one in 1963 — then began 
her teaching career in Ness City on February 1, 1963. Joyce married 
David Hurt on June 1, 1963 and they had two children; they divorced 
later on. Joyce returned to school and earned her Masters Degree from 
Emporia State University in 1981. She married Bryan Barr on July 1, 2000,&nbsp; and retired the same day as a teacher from Village Elementary School in 
Emporia.



Joyce is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
husband, Bryan Barr of the home; son, Dean (Lori) Hurt of Corvallis, 
Oregon; daughter, Jana (Col. John) Grimm of San Diego, California; 
stepson, Lee (Shelly) Barr of Canton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two 
great grandchildren.


A Memorial Service will be officiated by 
Pastor Karla Sheffy at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at First 
United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant St. in Emporia, Kansas. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Mildred Lusebrink-Philip, Rose 
Lusebring-Summers and Joyce Philip-Barr Scholarship at Pittsburg State 
University in care of Charter Funerals.

The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Jan 4 for a gravesite gathering at Mount Allen Cemetery.

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 </figure>Joyce Philip Hurt Barr of Emporia entered into rest Wednesday, December 
11, 2019, at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 79.

Joyce was born October 28, 1940 in Hays, Kansas, to Ward Robert and 
Mildred Pauline (Lusebrink) Philip. She earned two Bachelors Degrees 
from Fort Hays State University — one in 1962 and one in 1963 — then began 
her teaching career in Ness City on February 1, 1963. Joyce married 
David Hurt on June 1, 1963 and they had two children; they divorced 
later on. Joyce returned to school and earned her Masters Degree from 
Emporia State University in 1981. She married Bryan Barr on July 1, 2000,&nbsp; and retired the same day as a teacher from Village Elementary School in 
Emporia.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
husband, Bryan Barr of the home; son, Dean (Lori) Hurt of Corvallis, 
Oregon; daughter, Jana (Col. John) Grimm of San Diego, California; 
stepson, Lee (Shelly) Barr of Canton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two 
great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be officiated by 
Pastor Karla Sheffy at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at First 
United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant St. in Emporia, Kansas. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Mildred Lusebrink-Philip, Rose 
Lusebring-Summers and Joyce Philip-Barr Scholarship at Pittsburg State 
University in care of Charter Funerals.The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Jan 4 for a gravesite gathering at Mount Allen Cemetery.

Joyce Philip Hurt Barr

Alvin P “Dutch” Rohr’s life began on April 16, 1927; the son of Peter P and Mary (Klaus) Rohr near Pfeifer, KS. Alvin faithfully served his country at the end of WWII and during his service he guarded SS men in Germany and also secured buildings in Berlin looking for snipers. 

Alvin was united in marriage to Vera Pfannenstiel on October 22, 1951 in Hays, Kansas and was later married to Cleo Copeland Welty on January 28, 1978 in El Dorado, Kansas. Alvin enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working in his yard and woodworking. Alvin came from a generation where men could fix almost anything. 

In the 1960’s, he ran a small business from his home repairing small appliances. His greatest joys in life were his religion, working and his family. 

Alvin is survived by his daughters, Rose Ann Rohr, Lila (Gerald) Mercer, Judy (James) Rohr-Smith all of El Dorado, Juliann (Gerald) Rowland of Augusta; his sons, Elmer Rohr of El Dorado, Donald (Teresa) Rohr of Osborne, George (Adella) Welty of El Dorado, Richard Welty of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. 

Alvin passed away on December 13, 2019 in El Dorado. He is preceded in death by his wives, Vera and Cleo; son, Julian Rohr; step-daughter, Irene Macy; brothers, Robert Rohr, Fred Rohr, Nick Rohr, Victor Rohr and Cyril Rohr; baby brother, Nicholas Rohr; sisters, Ottillia Rohr, Clementina Braun, Agnes Gross, Philomena Braun and Clarita Braun. 

Friends may gather at the Carlson Colonial Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 18 from 5-7 pm, a Rosary will be held at 7 pm. Visitation will also be held at Cline’s Mortuary on Friday, December 20 from 5-7pm with a Rosary held at 6:30pm at Cline's. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 10 am at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria, Kansas. Alvin will be laid to rest at St. Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the VFW or the Knights of Colombus.

<figure>
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 </figure>Alvin P “Dutch” Rohr’s life began on April 16, 1927; the son of Peter P and Mary (Klaus) Rohr near Pfeifer, KS. Alvin faithfully served his country at the end of WWII and during his service he guarded SS men in Germany and also secured buildings in Berlin looking for snipers. Alvin was united in marriage to Vera Pfannenstiel on October 22, 1951 in Hays, Kansas and was later married to Cleo Copeland Welty on January 28, 1978 in El Dorado, Kansas. Alvin enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working in his yard and woodworking. Alvin came from a generation where men could fix almost anything. In the 1960’s, he ran a small business from his home repairing small appliances. His greatest joys in life were his religion, working and his family. Alvin is survived by his daughters, Rose Ann Rohr, Lila (Gerald) Mercer, Judy (James) Rohr-Smith all of El Dorado, Juliann (Gerald) Rowland of Augusta; his sons, Elmer Rohr of El Dorado, Donald (Teresa) Rohr of Osborne, George (Adella) Welty of El Dorado, Richard Welty of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. Alvin passed away on December 13, 2019 in El Dorado. He is preceded in death by his wives, Vera and Cleo; son, Julian Rohr; step-daughter, Irene Macy; brothers, Robert Rohr, Fred Rohr, Nick Rohr, Victor Rohr and Cyril Rohr; baby brother, Nicholas Rohr; sisters, Ottillia Rohr, Clementina Braun, Agnes Gross, Philomena Braun and Clarita Braun. Friends may gather at the Carlson Colonial Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 18 from 5-7 pm, a Rosary will be held at 7 pm. Visitation will also be held at Cline’s Mortuary on Friday, December 20 from 5-7pm with a Rosary held at 6:30pm at Cline's. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 10 am at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria, Kansas. Alvin will be laid to rest at St. Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the VFW or the Knights of Colombus.

Alvin P 'Dutch' Rohr

Mary Ann Schmeidler, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Via Christi Village.

She was born April 11, 1923 on the 
family farm in Russell County, the daughter of John and Rosa (Mermis) 
Jacobs.&nbsp; She graduated in 1941 from Russell High School.&nbsp; On May 30, 
1950 she was united in marriage to Marcellus F. Schmeidler in Gorham and
 they celebrated over 35 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on March 21, 1986.&nbsp; She was a waitress, a baker at Kennedy Middle 
School for many years, and worked at Travenol.&nbsp; Mary was a member of St.
 Joseph Catholic Church, Altar Society Christian Mothers, and the 
Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She helped her son and grandson deliver 
newspapers, was an avid reader, excellent cook and baker, and her 
homemade noodles were a family favorite.&nbsp; She was a prayer warrior, 
devoutly attended daily mass, and faithfully prayed the Liturgy of the 
Hours and for those on prayer chains.&nbsp; She loved each of her children 
uniquely.

Survivors include three sons; Frank 
Schmeidler of Manhattan, Fr. John Schmeidler, OFM Cap. of Victoria, and 
Mark Schmeidler of Quinter, two daughters; Martha Brungardt of Hays and 
Madonna Oborny and husband Marion of Hoisington, four grandchildren; 
Luke Oborny and wife Kristy of Hays, Mary Schroeder and husband Gordon 
of Gorham, Ann Pfeifer and husband Ernie of Hays, and Mark Brungardt and
 fiancé Taylor Jones of Hays, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Marcellus, five infant children; Frank, Mary, 
Anthony, Joseph, and Margaret Schmeidler, five brothers; Alfred, Louis, 
Edwin, Marvin, and Bernard Jacobs, and a sister; Bernardine Leiker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
3:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Fidelis in 
Victoria with Bishop Gerald Vinke and Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and from 2:00 pm until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; A 
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm and a vigil service will
 be at 7:30 pm both on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Capuchin Franciscans or to St. John’s Chapel at Via 
Christi.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Ann Schmeidler, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Via Christi Village.She was born April 11, 1923 on the 
family farm in Russell County, the daughter of John and Rosa (Mermis) 
Jacobs.&nbsp; She graduated in 1941 from Russell High School.&nbsp; On May 30, 
1950 she was united in marriage to Marcellus F. Schmeidler in Gorham and
 they celebrated over 35 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on March 21, 1986.&nbsp; She was a waitress, a baker at Kennedy Middle 
School for many years, and worked at Travenol.&nbsp; Mary was a member of St.
 Joseph Catholic Church, Altar Society Christian Mothers, and the 
Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She helped her son and grandson deliver 
newspapers, was an avid reader, excellent cook and baker, and her 
homemade noodles were a family favorite.&nbsp; She was a prayer warrior, 
devoutly attended daily mass, and faithfully prayed the Liturgy of the 
Hours and for those on prayer chains.&nbsp; She loved each of her children 
uniquely.Survivors include three sons; Frank 
Schmeidler of Manhattan, Fr. John Schmeidler, OFM Cap. of Victoria, and 
Mark Schmeidler of Quinter, two daughters; Martha Brungardt of Hays and 
Madonna Oborny and husband Marion of Hoisington, four grandchildren; 
Luke Oborny and wife Kristy of Hays, Mary Schroeder and husband Gordon 
of Gorham, Ann Pfeifer and husband Ernie of Hays, and Mark Brungardt and
 fiancé Taylor Jones of Hays, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Marcellus, five infant children; Frank, Mary, 
Anthony, Joseph, and Margaret Schmeidler, five brothers; Alfred, Louis, 
Edwin, Marvin, and Bernard Jacobs, and a sister; Bernardine Leiker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
3:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Fidelis in 
Victoria with Bishop Gerald Vinke and Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and from 2:00 pm until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; A 
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm and a vigil service will
 be at 7:30 pm both on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Capuchin Franciscans or to St. John’s Chapel at Via 
Christi.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Ann (Jacobs) Schmeidler

Sidney Milhon Strait, 76, of Colby, passed away Friday, December 13, 
2019, at her home. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Rose Hospital, 
Great Bend, KS, to Kenneth and Treva (Black) Milhon. She was a graduate 
of Larned High School in 1961 and Colorado Womens College, in 1965.


Preceding her in death were her parents, Kenneth Milhon, Garden City, KS and Treva Cavanaugh, Tuscon, AZ.


Survivors include her husband, Glen Strait, Colby; a son, Chad Stutts, 
San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Reginald Milhon, Reno, NV and Kendall 
Milhon, Scottsdale, AZ; two step-sons, David Strait, Brooklyn, NY and 
Michael Strait, Honolulu, HA; three grandchildren, one great grandchild 
and many nieces, nephews and friends.


Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be a private ceremony held off the 
coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. The family suggests memorials to Citizens 
Medical Center or Hospice, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Sidney Milhon Strait, 76, of Colby, passed away Friday, December 13, 
2019, at her home. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Rose Hospital, 
Great Bend, KS, to Kenneth and Treva (Black) Milhon. She was a graduate 
of Larned High School in 1961 and Colorado Womens College, in 1965.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Kenneth Milhon, Garden City, KS and Treva Cavanaugh, Tuscon, AZ.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Strait, Colby; a son, Chad Stutts, 
San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Reginald Milhon, Reno, NV and Kendall 
Milhon, Scottsdale, AZ; two step-sons, David Strait, Brooklyn, NY and 
Michael Strait, Honolulu, HA; three grandchildren, one great grandchild 
and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be a private ceremony held off the 
coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. The family suggests memorials to Citizens 
Medical Center or Hospice, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Sidney Milhon Strait

Judith Ann (Judy Morgan) Kennedy, 61, of Colby, died Sunday, December 
15, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, after a short battle with 
cancer.  She was born November 19, 1958, in Colby, KS, to Willard and 
Mary (Wigginton) Morgan.


 Judy graduated from Hoxie High School, with the class of 1976, and then
 attended Colby Community College and Barton County Community College. 
She worked and helped manage Colby Photo for 25 years, until it closed. 
She also delivered the Salina Journal from 2004-2017, when home delivery
 ceased.  Judy enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, and photography. 
She was a member of the Berean Bible Fellowship. 


Throughout Judy’s struggles with her own health issues and those of her 
children, one thing remained constant, and that was her unwavering faith
 in God. She always downplayed her own issues and tried to help those 
who she felt were more needy.    


Judy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother John 
Morgan. She is survived by her children, Justin Kennedy, Sr. (Marcina 
Wilson) and Jessica Kennedy, both of Colby; grandson Justin James 
Kennedy, Jr.; sisters, Myrna (John) Goracke, Elsie (Ronnie) Rietcheck 
and Susan Draper, and brothers, Sam (Shannon) Morgan and Robert 
(Jacqueline) Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to 
mourn a host of co-workers, classmates, and friends.


Memorial service is Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Berean 
Bible Fellowship, Colby, KS. Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International or the
 NW Kansas Foundation for Hope and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 

Judith Ann (Judy Morgan) Kennedy, 61, of Colby, died Sunday, December 
15, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, after a short battle with 
cancer. She was born November 19, 1958, in Colby, KS, to Willard and 
Mary (Wigginton) Morgan.
 Judy graduated from Hoxie High School, with the class of 1976, and then
 attended Colby Community College and Barton County Community College. 
She worked and helped manage Colby Photo for 25 years, until it closed. 
She also delivered the Salina Journal from 2004-2017, when home delivery
 ceased. Judy enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, and photography. 
She was a member of the Berean Bible Fellowship. 
Throughout Judy’s struggles with her own health issues and those of her 
children, one thing remained constant, and that was her unwavering faith
 in God. She always downplayed her own issues and tried to help those 
who she felt were more needy. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother John 
Morgan. She is survived by her children, Justin Kennedy, Sr. (Marcina 
Wilson) and Jessica Kennedy, both of Colby; grandson Justin James 
Kennedy, Jr.; sisters, Myrna (John) Goracke, Elsie (Ronnie) Rietcheck 
and Susan Draper, and brothers, Sam (Shannon) Morgan and Robert 
(Jacqueline) Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to 
mourn a host of co-workers, classmates, and friends.
Memorial service is Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Berean 
Bible Fellowship, Colby, KS. Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International or the
 NW Kansas Foundation for Hope and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Judith Ann (Judy Morgan) Kennedy

Rita Marie (Geist) Cassatt, age 88,
 of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Hays. She was 
born April 14, 1931 in Victoria, Kansas to Jacob James and Aloyisa 
Louise (Koerner) Geist. On March 27, 1951 she married Donovan Emil 
Cassatt in Victoria. He preceded her in death May 9, 2015.

Rita had worked in Food Preparation
 and as a PARA at various local schools. and volunteered at the ARK in 
Hays and Save N Share in McPherson. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Sewing 
and fishing. She attended St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays.

She is survived by four daughters, 
Janet Jones of Tucson, AZ, Deborah Reece and husband Ed of Farmington, 
NM, Tamara Streit and husband Victor of Salina and Donna Ward and 
husband Dave of Hays; nine grandchildren, Bryan (Yuka Matsugu)Jones, 
Derrick Jones, Joshua (Ali) Cassatt, Levi (Trisha) Reece, Christopher 
Reece, Austin Streit, Jenna (Chris) Miller, Tara (Aaron) Gillespie and 
Jaclynn Ward; five great grandchildren, Beatrice Cassatt, Alex Miller, 
Evelyn Miller, Jackson Gillespie and Greyson Gillespie as well as 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; brothers, John, Eugene, Rudolph, infant Robert, and Wilfred 
Geist and sisters, Josephine Weigel, Martina Pfeifer, Felicitas Malsom, 
infant Eleanor Geist, Eleanor Schmeidler, Melosyna Stecklein and 
Rosalina Schmidt.

Funeral services will be 11 AM 
Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria. 
Inurnment will follow in St. Fidelis Cemetery.

Memorial visitation will be 
Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM all
 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. Arrangements in care of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia Motherhouse.

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

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 </figure>Rita Marie (Geist) Cassatt, age 88,
 of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Hays. She was 
born April 14, 1931 in Victoria, Kansas to Jacob James and Aloyisa 
Louise (Koerner) Geist. On March 27, 1951 she married Donovan Emil 
Cassatt in Victoria. He preceded her in death May 9, 2015.Rita had worked in Food Preparation
 and as a PARA at various local schools. and volunteered at the ARK in 
Hays and Save N Share in McPherson. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Sewing 
and fishing. She attended St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays.She is survived by four daughters, 
Janet Jones of Tucson, AZ, Deborah Reece and husband Ed of Farmington, 
NM, Tamara Streit and husband Victor of Salina and Donna Ward and 
husband Dave of Hays; nine grandchildren, Bryan (Yuka Matsugu)Jones, 
Derrick Jones, Joshua (Ali) Cassatt, Levi (Trisha) Reece, Christopher 
Reece, Austin Streit, Jenna (Chris) Miller, Tara (Aaron) Gillespie and 
Jaclynn Ward; five great grandchildren, Beatrice Cassatt, Alex Miller, 
Evelyn Miller, Jackson Gillespie and Greyson Gillespie as well as 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; brothers, John, Eugene, Rudolph, infant Robert, and Wilfred 
Geist and sisters, Josephine Weigel, Martina Pfeifer, Felicitas Malsom, 
infant Eleanor Geist, Eleanor Schmeidler, Melosyna Stecklein and 
Rosalina Schmidt.Funeral services will be 11 AM 
Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria. 
Inurnment will follow in St. Fidelis Cemetery.Memorial visitation will be 
Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM all
 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. Arrangements in care of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia Motherhouse.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Rita Marie (Geist) Cassatt

David A. Eaves, 34, died December 14, 2019, at his home in Wichita. 
He was born September 28, 1985, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Clyde 
and Karen (Thomas) Eaves.

He was baptized and confirmed in the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.

David graduated from Hoisington High School in 2004 and later from 
Barton County Community College, but he really enjoyed the culinary 
program that he graduated from at the North Central Kansas Tech College 
in Beloit, Kansas.

David most recently worked for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Distributing Company and the Regal Theaters of Wichita.

He is survived by; mother, Karen O’Connor and husband Sheldon of 
Hoisington; father, Clyde Eaves and wife Diane of Ft. Scott, Kansas; 
sister, Mandy Turner and husband James of Great Bend; brother, Kenny 
Eaves and companion Teddi Snow of Hoisington; close friend, Jasmine 
Jernigan of Wichita; nieces, Shania, Emily, and Lindsay Turner; and 
great nieces, Brooklyn and Macie; many aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous 
friends and especially his guinea pigs.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through 
Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, with family to receive friends 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 
First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee 
presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. David would 
want everyone attending to dress in colorful casual clothing. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Chasing 
Tails Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>David A. Eaves, 34, died December 14, 2019, at his home in Wichita. 
He was born September 28, 1985, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Clyde 
and Karen (Thomas) Eaves.He was baptized and confirmed in the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.David graduated from Hoisington High School in 2004 and later from 
Barton County Community College, but he really enjoyed the culinary 
program that he graduated from at the North Central Kansas Tech College 
in Beloit, Kansas.David most recently worked for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Distributing Company and the Regal Theaters of Wichita.He is survived by; mother, Karen O’Connor and husband Sheldon of 
Hoisington; father, Clyde Eaves and wife Diane of Ft. Scott, Kansas; 
sister, Mandy Turner and husband James of Great Bend; brother, Kenny 
Eaves and companion Teddi Snow of Hoisington; close friend, Jasmine 
Jernigan of Wichita; nieces, Shania, Emily, and Lindsay Turner; and 
great nieces, Brooklyn and Macie; many aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous 
friends and especially his guinea pigs.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through 
Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, with family to receive friends 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 
First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee 
presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. David would 
want everyone attending to dress in colorful casual clothing. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Chasing 
Tails Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

David A. Eaves

May 11, 1961
 -
 December 12, 2019

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

May 11, 1961
 -
 December 12, 2019An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Kirwin resident James Lee Hunter passed away at his home in Kirwin on December 7, 2019, at the age of 72.

Jim was born November 5, 1947, in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He served in the US Army.

Survivors include his son, Justin Hunter and wife, Melissa Bryant of Winfield, KS; a grandson, Trey Bryant; two brothers, Jerald Hunter of Lincoln, NE and Bob Hunter of Kirwin, KS; two sisters, Sharon Oliva of Stockton, KS and Elizabeth Hazlett of Goose Creek, N.C.; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating.

Friends may sign the book on Wednesday, December 18th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Memorials have been established to the James Lee Hunter Memorial Fund.

Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

Kirwin resident James Lee Hunter passed away at his home in Kirwin on December 7, 2019, at the age of 72.Jim was born November 5, 1947, in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He served in the US Army.Survivors include his son, Justin Hunter and wife, Melissa Bryant of Winfield, KS; a grandson, Trey Bryant; two brothers, Jerald Hunter of Lincoln, NE and Bob Hunter of Kirwin, KS; two sisters, Sharon Oliva of Stockton, KS and Elizabeth Hazlett of Goose Creek, N.C.; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating.Friends may sign the book on Wednesday, December 18th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel.Memorials have been established to the James Lee Hunter Memorial Fund.Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

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