John “Jack” L. Budig, age 71 of Hill City, Kansas passed away on January
 4, 2020 in Hill City. He was born to Arthur and Viola (Dreiling) Budig 
on August 11, 1948 in Hays, Kansas. Jack grew up in Plainville where he 
graduated from Plainville High School with the class of 1966. After high
 school he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served for 
four years. Following his honorable discharge, he lived in Plainville 
where he worked in the oilfields, was a mechanic, and a truck driver. 


Jack enjoyed the outdoors, playing pool, fishing for catfish, riding
 his motorcycle, and above all, his grandkids. He was a member of the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.


He is survived by his sons, Nickolaus Budig and significant other 
Joni Otter-Shellito of Hill City and Nathan (Misti) Budig of Wakeeney, 
KS; brothers, Vernon Budig of Canton, OK, David (Patty) Budig of Lewis, 
KS, Doug Budig and significant other Deb Meyers of Russell, KS, and 
Robert (Lori) Budig of Piedmont, OK; sister, Kathy (Jason) Harrison of 
Woodward, OK; and five grandchildren, Lexi, Rayleigh and Johanna 
Shellito and Dylan and Ryan Budig.


Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola Budig; 
and siblings, Arthur Budig, Sharon Arnhold, Janice Budig, Nicholas 
Budig, and Eleanor Budig.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with 
burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Plainville.  
Visitation will be held on Tuesday 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
and Rosary at 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville. 


Memorials are suggested to the Jack Budig Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>John “Jack” L. Budig, age 71 of Hill City, Kansas passed away on January
 4, 2020 in Hill City. He was born to Arthur and Viola (Dreiling) Budig 
on August 11, 1948 in Hays, Kansas. Jack grew up in Plainville where he 
graduated from Plainville High School with the class of 1966. After high
 school he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served for 
four years. Following his honorable discharge, he lived in Plainville 
where he worked in the oilfields, was a mechanic, and a truck driver. 
Jack enjoyed the outdoors, playing pool, fishing for catfish, riding
 his motorcycle, and above all, his grandkids. He was a member of the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
He is survived by his sons, Nickolaus Budig and significant other 
Joni Otter-Shellito of Hill City and Nathan (Misti) Budig of Wakeeney, 
KS; brothers, Vernon Budig of Canton, OK, David (Patty) Budig of Lewis, 
KS, Doug Budig and significant other Deb Meyers of Russell, KS, and 
Robert (Lori) Budig of Piedmont, OK; sister, Kathy (Jason) Harrison of 
Woodward, OK; and five grandchildren, Lexi, Rayleigh and Johanna 
Shellito and Dylan and Ryan Budig.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Viola Budig; 
and siblings, Arthur Budig, Sharon Arnhold, Janice Budig, Nicholas 
Budig, and Eleanor Budig.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 
2020 at 10:30 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with 
burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Plainville. 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
and Rosary at 7:00 PM at the funeral home in Plainville. 
Memorials are suggested to the Jack Budig Memorial Fund and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, 
Plainville, KS 67663.

John 'Jack' Budig

Randall Kenneth Heier, 68, of Grinnell, died Monday, December 30, 2019. 
He was born November 26, 1951, in Oakley, KS, to Valentine and Anna Mary
 (Zimmerman) Heier. Randall enjoyed gardening, horticulture and 
socializing at the Grinnell Senior Center and grocery store.


He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Brice Leon Heier and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.


He is survived by his sister, Candy Percival and husband Loren, of 
Grinnell; nephew Mitch Percival, wife Nicole and their daughter Ava 
Percival and niece Lesley Percival and her daughter Koryn Ramsey. 


A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020
 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grinnell, with burial 
in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Senior 
Center or St. Jude’s and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com 

<figure>
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 </figure>Randall Kenneth Heier, 68, of Grinnell, died Monday, December 30, 2019. 
He was born November 26, 1951, in Oakley, KS, to Valentine and Anna Mary
 (Zimmerman) Heier. Randall enjoyed gardening, horticulture and 
socializing at the Grinnell Senior Center and grocery store.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Brice Leon Heier and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is survived by his sister, Candy Percival and husband Loren, of 
Grinnell; nephew Mitch Percival, wife Nicole and their daughter Ava 
Percival and niece Lesley Percival and her daughter Koryn Ramsey. 
A Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020
 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grinnell, with burial 
in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Grinnell Senior 
Center or St. Jude’s and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Randall Kenneth Heier

Lisa Ann Jamison, 53, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home near Hays.

She was born January 27, 1966 at Quinter, the daughter of Larry and 
Annette (Ziegler) Jamison.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Trego Community High 
School and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm.&nbsp; She 
received he Masters from Ashford University and was the Office Manager 
for Quail Run Gun Club in Kiowa, Colorado until moving to Hays in 
October of 2019.&nbsp; She was also an Avon rep for many years and enjoyed 
canning.

Survivors include: her 3 daughters, Megan Janousek and husband Tee 
Jay, Hays, Molly Westfall and Colt Richardson, Elbert, Colorado and 
Marissa Westfall, Kiowa, Colorado; her mother and father, Annette and 
Jerry William, Hays; 3 brothers, Mike Jamison and wife Lynda, Great 
Bend, Ross Jamison and Noel Sheldon, Palm Springs, California and Grady 
William and wife Tavia, Hays; a sister, Robin Banks and husband Scott, 
Plano, Texas; 3 grandsons, Theodore Janousek, Samuel Janousek and 
Dimitri Richardson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison.

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.

The family suggests memorials to Cancer Center of Kansas in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lisa Ann Jamison, 53, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at her home near Hays.She was born January 27, 1966 at Quinter, the daughter of Larry and 
Annette (Ziegler) Jamison.&nbsp; She was a graduate of Trego Community High 
School and served in the United States Army during Desert Storm.&nbsp; She 
received he Masters from Ashford University and was the Office Manager 
for Quail Run Gun Club in Kiowa, Colorado until moving to Hays in 
October of 2019.&nbsp; She was also an Avon rep for many years and enjoyed 
canning.Survivors include: her 3 daughters, Megan Janousek and husband Tee 
Jay, Hays, Molly Westfall and Colt Richardson, Elbert, Colorado and 
Marissa Westfall, Kiowa, Colorado; her mother and father, Annette and 
Jerry William, Hays; 3 brothers, Mike Jamison and wife Lynda, Great 
Bend, Ross Jamison and Noel Sheldon, Palm Springs, California and Grady 
William and wife Tavia, Hays; a sister, Robin Banks and husband Scott, 
Plano, Texas; 3 grandsons, Theodore Janousek, Samuel Janousek and 
Dimitri Richardson; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.She was preceded in death by her father and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Ziegler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jamison.Memorial services will be announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be no public viewing, cremation has taken place.The family suggests memorials to Cancer Center of Kansas in care of 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Lisa Ann Jamison

Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole, 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Eldora was born 
December 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina 
(Gradig) Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and
 graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.

Eldora was united 
in marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union 
was blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine,

Eldora was a 
Registered Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a 
devoted wife and homemaker for her children when they were growing up 
and then returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the 
Missile Base near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active 
member in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time 
she enjoyed reading,

Eldora’s surviving
 family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Greenville, 
Wisconsin, Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of 
Willmar, Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole 
(Sharon) of Fersfield, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of 
Hays, Kansas and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard 
Deneke (Pat) of Highland

 Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Eldora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Sylvester, Ed and Norbert.

Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these&nbsp;arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole, 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Eldora was born 
December 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina 
(Gradig) Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and
 graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.Eldora was united 
in marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union 
was blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine,<figure>
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 </figure>Eldora was a 
Registered Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a 
devoted wife and homemaker for her children when they were growing up 
and then returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the 
Missile Base near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active 
member in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic 
Church in Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time 
she enjoyed reading,<figure>
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 </figure>Eldora’s surviving
 family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Greenville, 
Wisconsin, Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of 
Willmar, Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole 
(Sharon) of Fersfield, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of 
Hays, Kansas and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard 
Deneke (Pat) of Highland<figure>
 <img src="http://www.pvpmortuary.com/images/cole,Eldoraoldercouple2.jpg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure> Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Eldora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Sylvester, Ed and Norbert.Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these&nbsp;arrangements.

Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole

James Leon “Jim” Schoenberger, 72, of Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Jim 
was born February 15, 1947 in Larned, Kansas, one of eleven children 
born to Victor and Lydia (Kruetzer) Schoenberger. He grew up in the 
Collyer, Kansas area and graduated from WaKeeney High School.

Jim was united in 
marriage to Peggy Douglas on July 31, 1966 in Collyer.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with three children; Sharon, James, Jr. &amp; Jason.&nbsp; They made 
their home in Ellis until 1969 when they moved to Russell.

Jim has been involved with the oil industry most of his life.  He started out working for Koch Industries as a backhoe operator.  Then he started several businesses in the Russell area.  He started with the Rusty Bucket in 1976, Jason Oil Co., LLC in 1978, Jason Farms in 1986, Quality Oilwell Cementing in 2005 with Dave Funk and Super Oilwell Service in 2006 with his son Jason.  He was a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of the St. Mary’s&nbsp;Catholic
 Church,&nbsp; Knights of Columbus, Elk Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp; The
 love of his life was his wife Peggy, he loved his children and wanted 
them to be happy.&nbsp; His grandchildren and great grandchild have given him
 so much joy.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, car races, snowmobiling, 
riding on his ranger, farming, raising a garden, being active in Ducks 
Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, going to watch his grandchildren and 
traveling to Homer, Alaska and Branson, Missouri with Peggy.&nbsp; The 
oilfield meant the world to Jim, especially drilling oil.

Surviving family include his wife of 53 years, Peggy of the home; daughter, Sharon Weigel and husband Michael of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; sons,&nbsp;James Schoenberger, Jr. and companion Kendra Trueblood of Russell, Kansas and Jason Schoenberger and wife Misty of Russell, Kansas; six brothers, John Schoenberger and wife Georgetta of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vic Schoenberger and wife Collen of Ransom, Kansas, Martin Schoenberger and wife Carolyn of WalKeeney, Kansas, Wayne Schoenberger of WaKeeney, Kansas, Kevin Schoenberger and wife Tracey of WaKeeney, Kansas and Gerard Schoenberger and wife Amy of WaKeeney, Kansas; three sisters, Verlene Wilson of WaKeeney, Kansas, Phyllis Stieben and husband Gene of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Mary Jo McCoy and husband Bobby of WaKeeney, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Sheldon Bennett, Justine Weigel, Graci Weigel, Jordon Schoenberger,&nbsp;Breilynn Schoenberger, Chandler Schoenberger, Bo Schoenberger,&nbsp;Ava 
Schoenberger, Pierce Schoenberger and Kimber Schoenberger; and two great
 grandchildren; Irie Schoenberger and Baby Girl Bennett on the way.&nbsp; He 
was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenny Schoenberger.

Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020 at St. 
Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private family 
Committal will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary 
will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Mary, Queen of
 Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the James 
Schoenberger Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent 
to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578406290691.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James Leon “Jim” Schoenberger, 72, of Russell, Kansas,&nbsp;passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Jim 
was born February 15, 1947 in Larned, Kansas, one of eleven children 
born to Victor and Lydia (Kruetzer) Schoenberger. He grew up in the 
Collyer, Kansas area and graduated from WaKeeney High School.Jim was united in 
marriage to Peggy Douglas on July 31, 1966 in Collyer.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with three children; Sharon, James, Jr. &amp; Jason.&nbsp; They made 
their home in Ellis until 1969 when they moved to Russell.Jim has been involved with the oil industry most of his life. He started out working for Koch Industries as a backhoe operator. Then he started several businesses in the Russell area. He started with the Rusty Bucket in 1976, Jason Oil Co., LLC in 1978, Jason Farms in 1986, Quality Oilwell Cementing in 2005 with Dave Funk and Super Oilwell Service in 2006 with his son Jason. He was a&nbsp;member&nbsp;of the St. Mary’s&nbsp;Catholic
 Church,&nbsp; Knights of Columbus, Elk Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary.&nbsp; The
 love of his life was his wife Peggy, he loved his children and wanted 
them to be happy.&nbsp; His grandchildren and great grandchild have given him
 so much joy.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting, fishing, car races, snowmobiling, 
riding on his ranger, farming, raising a garden, being active in Ducks 
Unlimited and Pheasants Forever, going to watch his grandchildren and 
traveling to Homer, Alaska and Branson, Missouri with Peggy.&nbsp; The 
oilfield meant the world to Jim, especially drilling oil.Surviving family include his wife of 53 years, Peggy of the home; daughter, Sharon Weigel and husband Michael of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; sons,&nbsp;James Schoenberger, Jr. and companion Kendra Trueblood of Russell, Kansas and Jason Schoenberger and wife Misty of Russell, Kansas; six brothers, John Schoenberger and wife Georgetta of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Vic Schoenberger and wife Collen of Ransom, Kansas, Martin Schoenberger and wife Carolyn of WalKeeney, Kansas, Wayne Schoenberger of WaKeeney, Kansas, Kevin Schoenberger and wife Tracey of WaKeeney, Kansas and Gerard Schoenberger and wife Amy of WaKeeney, Kansas; three sisters, Verlene Wilson of WaKeeney, Kansas, Phyllis Stieben and husband Gene of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Mary Jo McCoy and husband Bobby of WaKeeney, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Sheldon Bennett, Justine Weigel, Graci Weigel, Jordon Schoenberger,&nbsp;Breilynn Schoenberger, Chandler Schoenberger, Bo Schoenberger,&nbsp;Ava 
Schoenberger, Pierce Schoenberger and Kimber Schoenberger; and two great
 grandchildren; Irie Schoenberger and Baby Girl Bennett on the way.&nbsp; He 
was preceded in death by his parents and brother Kenny Schoenberger.Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 10, 2020 at St. 
Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church of Russell.&nbsp; A private family 
Committal will follow at a later date.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary 
will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 9, 2020 at St. Mary, Queen of
 Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the James 
Schoenberger Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent 
to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

James L. Schoenberger

Phillipsburg resident Debra A. Dreiling passed away Jan. 3, 2020 at
 the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 68. She was 
born March 20, 1951 in Nebraska City, NE, the daughter of Richard &amp; 
Sally (Ross) Greenrod.

Survivors include her husband Dave of the home; 2 daughters, Tracy 
Ford &amp; Amy McCartney of Phillipsburg; 2 brothers, Robert &amp; 
Michael Greenrod of Brighton, CO; her sister, Jackie Gienapp of 
Loveland, CO &amp; 5 grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. Services are pending.

<figure>
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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Debra A. Dreiling passed away Jan. 3, 2020 at
 the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 68. She was 
born March 20, 1951 in Nebraska City, NE, the daughter of Richard &amp; 
Sally (Ross) Greenrod.Survivors include her husband Dave of the home; 2 daughters, Tracy 
Ford &amp; Amy McCartney of Phillipsburg; 2 brothers, Robert &amp; 
Michael Greenrod of Brighton, CO; her sister, Jackie Gienapp of 
Loveland, CO &amp; 5 grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. Services are pending.

Debra A. Dreiling

Estella (Schippers) Kuhn, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home.

She was born June 22, 1938, in Hays, Kansas to John M. and Anna C. (Kippes) Schippers.&nbsp; She married Francis J. “Frank” Kuhn on April 19, 1958, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 10, 2004.

She was a homemaker, worked at Joe Roth Accounting in Victoria, Travenol Labs in Hays for 20 years, and at the Victoria Clinic until she retired at the age of 75.&nbsp; She was raised on the Schippers home place east of Victoria, attended Victoria Grade School, and was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; Estella was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers, and a Eucharistic Minister.&nbsp; She was in charge of the Third Ages Ministries and The Funeral Dinner Committee for the parish for 15 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Francis ‘Buddy” Kuhn, Wichita, KS; Curtis Kuhn and wife, Rochelle, Victoria, KS; two daughters, Rose Ann Dreiling and husband, Cletus J. and Brenda Dreiling and husband, Frank, both of Victoria, KS; one brother, Paul Schippers, Victoria, KS; three sisters, Sister Mary Ann Schippers C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Lucy Baier and Lillian Leiker, both of Hays, KS;&nbsp; three sisters-in-law, Armella Schippers, Overland Park, KS; Joann Schippers, Springfield, MO; Marietta Schippers-Lies, Wichita, KS; ten grandchildren, Tyler Dreiling and wife, Tricia, Aubrey Jones and husband, John, Chelsey Dreiling, Natasha Hammerschmidt and husband, Cory, Preston Dreiling and wife, Tianna, Tyson Dreiling and wife, Molly, Brooklynn Kuhn, Kaylee Kuhn, Rachel Kuhn, Cale Kuhn; and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Herman, George, John, Lawrence, Arthur and Norman Schippers; and one great grandson, Stephan Dreiling.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, with the Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp; Christian Mothers, and Class of 1956, joining at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis and from 11:00 to 1:45 P.M. Saturday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/1/1578351865488.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Estella (Schippers) Kuhn, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at her home.She was born June 22, 1938, in Hays, Kansas to John M. and Anna C. (Kippes) Schippers.&nbsp; She married Francis J. “Frank” Kuhn on April 19, 1958, in Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 10, 2004.She was a homemaker, worked at Joe Roth Accounting in Victoria, Travenol Labs in Hays for 20 years, and at the Victoria Clinic until she retired at the age of 75.&nbsp; She was raised on the Schippers home place east of Victoria, attended Victoria Grade School, and was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School.&nbsp; Estella was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Daughters of Isabella, Christian Mothers, and a Eucharistic Minister.&nbsp; She was in charge of the Third Ages Ministries and The Funeral Dinner Committee for the parish for 15 years. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Francis ‘Buddy” Kuhn, Wichita, KS; Curtis Kuhn and wife, Rochelle, Victoria, KS; two daughters, Rose Ann Dreiling and husband, Cletus J. and Brenda Dreiling and husband, Frank, both of Victoria, KS; one brother, Paul Schippers, Victoria, KS; three sisters, Sister Mary Ann Schippers C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Lucy Baier and Lillian Leiker, both of Hays, KS;&nbsp; three sisters-in-law, Armella Schippers, Overland Park, KS; Joann Schippers, Springfield, MO; Marietta Schippers-Lies, Wichita, KS; ten grandchildren, Tyler Dreiling and wife, Tricia, Aubrey Jones and husband, John, Chelsey Dreiling, Natasha Hammerschmidt and husband, Cory, Preston Dreiling and wife, Tianna, Tyson Dreiling and wife, Molly, Brooklynn Kuhn, Kaylee Kuhn, Rachel Kuhn, Cale Kuhn; and 14 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; six brothers, Herman, George, John, Lawrence, Arthur and Norman Schippers; and one great grandson, Stephan Dreiling.&nbsp; &nbsp;Services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, with the Daughters of Isabella,&nbsp; Christian Mothers, and Class of 1956, joining at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at the Basilica of St. Fidelis and from 11:00 to 1:45 P.M. Saturday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas.The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Estella (Schippers) Kuhn

Virginita Linenberger, age 90, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, a the Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.

She was born September 24, 1929, at Victoria, Kansas, to Bonavent and Gertrude (Beck) - Brungardt Linenberger.

She grew up and attended school in Victoria.&nbsp; She worked at Travenol&nbsp; Labs in Hays for 12 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Secular Franciscan Order both of Victoria.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1993, then moved to the Care Center in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Survivors include, one brother, John Linenberger and wife Marlene, Manhattan, KS, one sister, Bonita Schulte and husband, Gary, Salina, KS; two sisters-in-law, Carol Linenberger and Norma Linenberger, both of Salina, KS; and many nephews and nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Edwin, Gilbert, Dennis, Verlin, Thomas, Leo, and Patrick Linenberger; two sisters, Henrietta Giebler and Doris Younger-Pfeifer; and one infant brother, Clarence Linenberger.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E.22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Virginita Linenberger, age 90, of Hays, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, a the Kenwoodview Health and Rehabilitation Center, Salina, Kansas.She was born September 24, 1929, at Victoria, Kansas, to Bonavent and Gertrude (Beck) - Brungardt Linenberger.She grew up and attended school in Victoria.&nbsp; She worked at Travenol&nbsp; Labs in Hays for 12 years.&nbsp; She was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and Secular Franciscan Order both of Victoria.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1993, then moved to the Care Center in 2019. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include, one brother, John Linenberger and wife Marlene, Manhattan, KS, one sister, Bonita Schulte and husband, Gary, Salina, KS; two sisters-in-law, Carol Linenberger and Norma Linenberger, both of Salina, KS; and many nephews and nieces.She was preceded in death by her parents; seven brothers, Edwin, Gilbert, Dennis, Verlin, Thomas, Leo, and Patrick Linenberger; two sisters, Henrietta Giebler and Doris Younger-Pfeifer; and one infant brother, Clarence Linenberger.Services are 10:00 A.M. Thursday, January 9, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.A vigil service will be at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis.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;

Virginita Linenberger

Loren Dwight Hale passed away on January 4, 2020 at the Solomon Valley 
Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 91. He was born the third child
 to Arthur and Nora (Murphy) Hale on September 27, 1928 at their farm 
home in Logan County, Kansas. In 1939 he moved with his family to his 
grandparent’s farm north of Woodston. Loren attended elementary school 
at Monument, Kansas and Union Four, a country school in Rooks County, 
about a mile from his farm home. He graduated from Woodston High School 
in 1946. He then worked on several ranches in Sheridan County before 
joining the U.S. Geological Survey Team which was stationed in North 
Dakota working on the Mississippi River Project. 


It was in North Dakota where he found the love of his life, Adeline 
Langowski. They were married in Bottineau, ND on October 26, 1949. They 
then returned to Woodston where Loren worked on the Missouri Pacific 
Railroad Section Gang and later managed the John E. Jones Farm. In 1953 
he moved his family to Scott City where he worked for Sunnyslope Horse 
Ranch. While at Sunnyslope, he helped train several champion horses. He 
contracted Encephalitis which put him in the hospital almost four 
months. While recuperating from the illness, the family moved to a farm 
just west of Ash Rock Church, north of Woodston. Loren finished his 
working years for the Stockton City Electrical Plant, moving to the 
north edge of Stockton. Loren and Adeline were married 62 years before 
she passed away in 2012. They were blessed with three children: Dennis 
Dwight, Debra Dea, and Lorna Lynne.


Loren attended the Ash Rock Church and later became a member of the 
Woodston E.U.B. Church. He and Adeline were members of the Bohemian 
Lodge and Solomon Valley Antique Association. He was also a Lions 
International member for several years.


Left to cherish Loren’s memory are his daughters, Debra Colburn of 
Garden City and Lorna Riffel (Jim Rogers) of Stockton; brother, Don 
(Phyllis) Hale of Longmont, CO; five grandchildren, H.J. Colburn of 
LaCrosse, Bethany (Casey) Howard of Garden City, Denison Colburn of 
Garden City, Thomas (April) Yakish of Woodston, and Beau (Terra) Riffel 
of Freemont, NE; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.


Loren is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nora; wife, 
Adeline; son, Dennis; son-in-law, John Yakish; brother, Williard; 
sister, Naomi Holliman; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holliman, Henry 
Czapiewski, and Junior Carlson; sisters-in-law, Junia Hale, Julie 
Carlson, and Dolly Czapiewski. 


A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 
10:30am at the funeral home in Stockton. Burial will follow at the Ash 
Rock Cemetery in Woodston. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00pm until 
8:00pm at the funeral home.


Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or Woodston UMC and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com

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 </figure>Loren Dwight Hale passed away on January 4, 2020 at the Solomon Valley 
Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 91. He was born the third child
 to Arthur and Nora (Murphy) Hale on September 27, 1928 at their farm 
home in Logan County, Kansas. In 1939 he moved with his family to his 
grandparent’s farm north of Woodston. Loren attended elementary school 
at Monument, Kansas and Union Four, a country school in Rooks County, 
about a mile from his farm home. He graduated from Woodston High School 
in 1946. He then worked on several ranches in Sheridan County before 
joining the U.S. Geological Survey Team which was stationed in North 
Dakota working on the Mississippi River Project. 
It was in North Dakota where he found the love of his life, Adeline 
Langowski. They were married in Bottineau, ND on October 26, 1949. They 
then returned to Woodston where Loren worked on the Missouri Pacific 
Railroad Section Gang and later managed the John E. Jones Farm. In 1953 
he moved his family to Scott City where he worked for Sunnyslope Horse 
Ranch. While at Sunnyslope, he helped train several champion horses. He 
contracted Encephalitis which put him in the hospital almost four 
months. While recuperating from the illness, the family moved to a farm 
just west of Ash Rock Church, north of Woodston. Loren finished his 
working years for the Stockton City Electrical Plant, moving to the 
north edge of Stockton. Loren and Adeline were married 62 years before 
she passed away in 2012. They were blessed with three children: Dennis 
Dwight, Debra Dea, and Lorna Lynne.
Loren attended the Ash Rock Church and later became a member of the 
Woodston E.U.B. Church. He and Adeline were members of the Bohemian 
Lodge and Solomon Valley Antique Association. He was also a Lions 
International member for several years.
Left to cherish Loren’s memory are his daughters, Debra Colburn of 
Garden City and Lorna Riffel (Jim Rogers) of Stockton; brother, Don 
(Phyllis) Hale of Longmont, CO; five grandchildren, H.J. Colburn of 
LaCrosse, Bethany (Casey) Howard of Garden City, Denison Colburn of 
Garden City, Thomas (April) Yakish of Woodston, and Beau (Terra) Riffel 
of Freemont, NE; and several great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Loren is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nora; wife, 
Adeline; son, Dennis; son-in-law, John Yakish; brother, Williard; 
sister, Naomi Holliman; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Holliman, Henry 
Czapiewski, and Junior Carlson; sisters-in-law, Junia Hale, Julie 
Carlson, and Dolly Czapiewski. 
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 
10:30am at the funeral home in Stockton. Burial will follow at the Ash 
Rock Cemetery in Woodston. Visitation will be Tuesday 3:00pm until 
8:00pm at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or Woodston UMC and 
may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com

Loren Dwight Hale

Joseph Albert Cadoret, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully 
surrounded by family on December 28, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice 
House in Manhattan. Joe was born July 29, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas and 
lived the majority of his life there. Joe served in the United States 
Army for two years. He was a retired auto mechanic and postal carrier, 
active in his church and community as a Stockton Police Officer, 
Fireman, EMT, Mayor of Stockton, school bus driver, etc. 


Joe graduated with honors from Stockton High School in 1950. He married 
his high school sweetheart, Darla Baxter on November 18, 1951 in 
Stockton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, daughters Kim (Doug) 
French and Pam Herl of Stockton. Grandchildren Guy, Heather (Cameron) 
and Amanda French. Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron) 
and Stephanie Miner (Josh) as well as 17 great grandchildren and grand 
puppy, Nellie. Sister Ruth Johnson, sister-in law Betty Cadoret and 
brother-in law Gene Dussault.


He was preceded by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Cadoret, brothers 
Bill, Archie, Francis Cadoret, sisters Elizabeth Dussault and Clara 
Belle Brelsford and great granddaughter Graycee Carpenter.


Joe was a man of great character, steadfast in his faith with love for 
his wife and family. He enjoyed camping and fishing too. Joe was a hard 
worker who loved the challenges of being a mechanic and working 
alongside his brother, Francis at Cadoret Oil Company. Joe followed in 
the footsteps of his father in law, Charles Baxter as a rural mail 
carrier. Daughter Kim French is the 3rd generation of postal carriers. 
Following their retirement Joe and Darla enjoyed spending many winter 
seasons in their motorhome in Arizona visiting Darla’s sister Connie and
 her family.


At Joe’s request, no service will be held.


In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooks County Transportation and Good 
Shepherd Hospice House would be appreciated. Darla resides at 2123 
Meadowlark Rd., Apt. 137, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.


Contributions may also be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Joseph Albert Cadoret, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully 
surrounded by family on December 28, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice 
House in Manhattan. Joe was born July 29, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas and 
lived the majority of his life there. Joe served in the United States 
Army for two years. He was a retired auto mechanic and postal carrier, 
active in his church and community as a Stockton Police Officer, 
Fireman, EMT, Mayor of Stockton, school bus driver, etc. 
Joe graduated with honors from Stockton High School in 1950. He married 
his high school sweetheart, Darla Baxter on November 18, 1951 in 
Stockton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, daughters Kim (Doug) 
French and Pam Herl of Stockton. Grandchildren Guy, Heather (Cameron) 
and Amanda French. Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron) 
and Stephanie Miner (Josh) as well as 17 great grandchildren and grand 
puppy, Nellie. Sister Ruth Johnson, sister-in law Betty Cadoret and 
brother-in law Gene Dussault.
He was preceded by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Cadoret, brothers 
Bill, Archie, Francis Cadoret, sisters Elizabeth Dussault and Clara 
Belle Brelsford and great granddaughter Graycee Carpenter.
Joe was a man of great character, steadfast in his faith with love for 
his wife and family. He enjoyed camping and fishing too. Joe was a hard 
worker who loved the challenges of being a mechanic and working 
alongside his brother, Francis at Cadoret Oil Company. Joe followed in 
the footsteps of his father in law, Charles Baxter as a rural mail 
carrier. Daughter Kim French is the 3rd generation of postal carriers. 
Following their retirement Joe and Darla enjoyed spending many winter 
seasons in their motorhome in Arizona visiting Darla’s sister Connie and
 her family.
At Joe’s request, no service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooks County Transportation and Good 
Shepherd Hospice House would be appreciated. Darla resides at 2123 
Meadowlark Rd., Apt. 137, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.
Contributions may also be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Joseph Albert Cadoret

Greg T. Strong, age 57, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas due to complications resulting from a stroke.  He was born on August 28, 1962 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Robert and Donna (Gloege) Strong.  

Greg graduated from Valley Center High School in Valley Center, Kansas and went on to attend Wichita State University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon (Kansas Eta Chapter).  He was a resident of Dighton, Kansas since 1993 moving from Wichita, Kansas.  Greg was Publisher of Feedlot Magazine, which he ran together with his father, and with the support of Annita Lorimor, for over 25 years. 

He was a member of Pheasants Forever, National Ag Media Association, the KLA and NCBA.

On October 13, 2006 he married Andie Trembley at Camp Lakeside in Scott City, Kansas.  She survives.

Survivors include his wife Andie Strong of Scott City, Kansas, Sister - Brenda Strong of Chicago, Illinois, Brother In Law - Brian Jones of Chicago, Illinois, Step-Mother - Virginia Strong of Dighton, Kansas, and three beloved dogs.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date and time this spring in Cuchara, Colorado.

Memorials can be made to the Finney County Humane Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Greg T. Strong, age 57, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas due to complications resulting from a stroke. He was born on August 28, 1962 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Robert and Donna (Gloege) Strong. Greg graduated from Valley Center High School in Valley Center, Kansas and went on to attend Wichita State University where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon (Kansas Eta Chapter). He was a resident of Dighton, Kansas since 1993 moving from Wichita, Kansas. Greg was Publisher of Feedlot Magazine, which he ran together with his father, and with the support of Annita Lorimor, for over 25 years. He was a member of Pheasants Forever, National Ag Media Association, the KLA and NCBA.On October 13, 2006 he married Andie Trembley at Camp Lakeside in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.Survivors include his wife Andie Strong of Scott City, Kansas, Sister - Brenda Strong of Chicago, Illinois, Brother In Law - Brian Jones of Chicago, Illinois, Step-Mother - Virginia Strong of Dighton, Kansas, and three beloved dogs.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Memorial Services will be held at a later date and time this spring in Cuchara, Colorado.Memorials can be made to the Finney County Humane Society in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.There will be no calling times.

Greg T. Strong

Brian David Heath, 59, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton.  He was born on October 30, 1960 at Dighton the son
 of C. Francis &amp; Wilma J. (Edsall) Heath.


Brian attended early schooling at a local handicapped teaching school in
 Dighton.  He then attended the Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood until
 he was 21 years old.  He moved to Garden City in 1981 to become part of
 SDSI which later became Mosiac.  He participated in the Mosiac 
employment opportunities by being a bagger at Dillons, on the cleaning 
crew at KDOT and Sunflower Electric, Dish Washer at the Hilton, on a 
yard crew and the belt manufacturing team.  In 2018 he moved back to 
Dighton.  He was a member of St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton and 
really enjoyed his Salvation Army membership.  He enjoyed motorcycles, 
watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State Universities teams and 
cheering on Hulk Hogan in the WWE.  He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Sister- Chris Heath, Brother- Joe Heath, Brother-In-Law- Allan 
Smeltzer, Nephew- Kevin James and Great-Nephew- Baylor James.


He is survived by his Brother- Steve &amp; Mary Heath of Dighton and 4 
Sisters- Susan Smeltzer and Betty &amp; Larry Haas both of Augusta and 
Carolyn &amp; Brent Dutoit and Marilyn &amp; Alan James, and 
Sister-In-Law Trudy Heath all of Dighton and many Nieces and Nephews.


Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St Theresa Catholic Church
 with Rev Warren Stecklein as Celebrant.  Burial will be in Dighton 
Memorial Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to Lane County Hospital or 
St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Friends 
may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Brian David Heath, 59, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. He was born on October 30, 1960 at Dighton the son
 of C. Francis &amp; Wilma J. (Edsall) Heath.
Brian attended early schooling at a local handicapped teaching school in
 Dighton. He then attended the Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood until
 he was 21 years old. He moved to Garden City in 1981 to become part of
 SDSI which later became Mosiac. He participated in the Mosiac 
employment opportunities by being a bagger at Dillons, on the cleaning 
crew at KDOT and Sunflower Electric, Dish Washer at the Hilton, on a 
yard crew and the belt manufacturing team. In 2018 he moved back to 
Dighton. He was a member of St Theresa Catholic Church in Dighton and 
really enjoyed his Salvation Army membership. He enjoyed motorcycles, 
watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas State Universities teams and 
cheering on Hulk Hogan in the WWE. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Sister- Chris Heath, Brother- Joe Heath, Brother-In-Law- Allan 
Smeltzer, Nephew- Kevin James and Great-Nephew- Baylor James.
He is survived by his Brother- Steve &amp; Mary Heath of Dighton and 4 
Sisters- Susan Smeltzer and Betty &amp; Larry Haas both of Augusta and 
Carolyn &amp; Brent Dutoit and Marilyn &amp; Alan James, and 
Sister-In-Law Trudy Heath all of Dighton and many Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday at St Theresa Catholic Church
 with Rev Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will be in Dighton 
Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Lane County Hospital or 
St Theresa Catholic Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends 
may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Brian David Heath

Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox, 53, Hays, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.

She was born September 8, 1966 in 
Kansas City, Kansas the youngest of four children to Dr. Francis R. and 
Haven (Moore) Applegate. She was a 1985 graduate of Hays High School and
 she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in journalism from the 
University of Kansas in 1989. She was also a member of the Pi Beta Phi 
Sorority.

No-one could light up a room quite like
 Noelle with her contagious laugh, smile, and bubbly personality. She 
enjoyed entertaining, hosting dinners at her home and being surrounded 
by family and friends. Noelle always kept herself busy and active with 
being a board member and 2nd Vice Chair for the Kansas Children’s 
Service League. She was also a board member and Executive Committee 
Member for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Noelle’s love for music 
lead her to become a member of the Presbyterian choir, KU Chamber Choir,
 and KU Singers, eventually she passed on her love for music and theater
 to her two daughters Brooke and Sadie.

She returned back to Hays in 2019 to spend more time with her parents.

Survivors include her parents; Francis 
and Haven Applegate of Hays, two brothers; Darin Applegate of Hays, and 
Troy Applegate and wife Connie of Gunter, Texas, two daughters; Brooke 
and Sadie Fox and nieces; Alexandra and Ashley Applegate, Kalee Daily, 
Courtney Karlin and nephew Koby Daily.

She was preceded in death by her sister Kirsten Daily of Hays.

Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Friday, January 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall 
St, with Pastor Celeste Lasich and Pastor Roy Layman officiating.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow at the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp; The 
family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday at
 the church.

Memorials are suggested in Noelle’s 
memory to the Kansas Children’s Service League.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Noelle may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox, 53, Hays, died Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Hays Medical Center.She was born September 8, 1966 in 
Kansas City, Kansas the youngest of four children to Dr. Francis R. and 
Haven (Moore) Applegate. She was a 1985 graduate of Hays High School and
 she earned her bachelor’s degree with honors in journalism from the 
University of Kansas in 1989. She was also a member of the Pi Beta Phi 
Sorority.No-one could light up a room quite like
 Noelle with her contagious laugh, smile, and bubbly personality. She 
enjoyed entertaining, hosting dinners at her home and being surrounded 
by family and friends. Noelle always kept herself busy and active with 
being a board member and 2nd Vice Chair for the Kansas Children’s 
Service League. She was also a board member and Executive Committee 
Member for the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Noelle’s love for music 
lead her to become a member of the Presbyterian choir, KU Chamber Choir,
 and KU Singers, eventually she passed on her love for music and theater
 to her two daughters Brooke and Sadie.She returned back to Hays in 2019 to spend more time with her parents.Survivors include her parents; Francis 
and Haven Applegate of Hays, two brothers; Darin Applegate of Hays, and 
Troy Applegate and wife Connie of Gunter, Texas, two daughters; Brooke 
and Sadie Fox and nieces; Alexandra and Ashley Applegate, Kalee Daily, 
Courtney Karlin and nephew Koby Daily.She was preceded in death by her sister Kirsten Daily of Hays.Memorial services will be at 2:00 pm on
 Friday, January 10, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall 
St, with Pastor Celeste Lasich and Pastor Roy Layman officiating.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will follow at the Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp; The 
family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Friday at
 the church.Memorials are suggested in Noelle’s 
memory to the Kansas Children’s Service League.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Noelle may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Noelle Moore (Applegate) Fox

Concepcion Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born August 26, 1929, in 
Durango, Mexico the daughter of Gregorio and Juana (Ravelo) Martinez. 
She was united in marriage to Candelario Gonzalez on February 14, 1947 
in Durango, Mexico.

Concepcion has been a resident of Great Bend since 1992, coming from 
Durango, Mexico. She was a member of the St Rose Catholic Church. She 
was a homemaker and loved her flowers and plants, but most of her time 
was spend with her family.

Survivors include four sons, Isaias, Elias, Miguel, and Francisco 
Gonzalez; four daughters, Hermelinda Gonzalez, Carmen Molina, Olga 
Hernandez, and Gloria Mata; five brothers Eduardo, Ricardo, Gregorio, 
Salvador, and Matias Martinez; three sisters, Marcelina, Agustina, and 
Maria del Refugio; twenty eight grandchildren, fifty two 
great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband Candelario.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday January
 7, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian&nbsp; Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St.
 Rose Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Burial will 
follow at Golden Belt Cemetery.

Concepcion Martinez, 90, passed away Saturday January 4, 2020, at 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born August 26, 1929, in 
Durango, Mexico the daughter of Gregorio and Juana (Ravelo) Martinez. 
She was united in marriage to Candelario Gonzalez on February 14, 1947 
in Durango, Mexico.Concepcion has been a resident of Great Bend since 1992, coming from 
Durango, Mexico. She was a member of the St Rose Catholic Church. She 
was a homemaker and loved her flowers and plants, but most of her time 
was spend with her family.Survivors include four sons, Isaias, Elias, Miguel, and Francisco 
Gonzalez; four daughters, Hermelinda Gonzalez, Carmen Molina, Olga 
Hernandez, and Gloria Mata; five brothers Eduardo, Ricardo, Gregorio, 
Salvador, and Matias Martinez; three sisters, Marcelina, Agustina, and 
Maria del Refugio; twenty eight grandchildren, fifty two 
great-grandchildren and twelve great-great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her husband Candelario.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday January
 7, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of 
Christian&nbsp; Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St.
 Rose Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Burial will 
follow at Golden Belt Cemetery.

Concepcion Martinez

Anthony A. “Tony” Beran Jr., 83, died January 3, 2020, at his home 
in Aurora, Colorado. He was born August 14, 1936, in the Great Bend 
Hospital, the son of Anton and Hattie (Prosser) Beran. Tony attended 
Odin schools and graduated in 1954. He attended St. Mary of the Plains, 
where he played baseball and football his freshman year. Tony then 
joined the US Army and served in Korea. Upon his return he attended and 
graduated from Emporia State College.

After graduation he went to Denver to look for work, where he found a
 job with Martin Missile, and then later at a savings and loan. He 
worked for the Colorado State Highway Dept. for a while before starting 
his own business as a real estate appraiser, retiring in 2002.

Tony belonged to the Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora, Colorado.

He is survived by his sister, Alice Dolechek and husband Vince of 
Claflin; sisters-in-law, Elvita Beran of Odin, and Judy Beran of 
Emporia; 14 nieces and nephews, Randy Beran, Brent Beran, Scott Beran, 
Patricia Walker, Robin Beran, Gerald Beran, Terry Beran, Kevin Beran, 
Joy Hertach, Craig Beran, Julie Lahr, Mike Beran, David Beran and Andrea
 Bachura; and numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces 
and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Gerald, 
Joseph, Robert, and Leon, a sister Viola Dice; nephew, Eric Beran, and 
niece, Michelle Popp.

Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 
Wednesday. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with 
Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 9th, 
2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don 
Bedore. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Family Catholic 
Cemetery, Odin.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or Holy Family 
Cemetery Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Anthony A. “Tony” Beran Jr., 83, died January 3, 2020, at his home 
in Aurora, Colorado. He was born August 14, 1936, in the Great Bend 
Hospital, the son of Anton and Hattie (Prosser) Beran. Tony attended 
Odin schools and graduated in 1954. He attended St. Mary of the Plains, 
where he played baseball and football his freshman year. Tony then 
joined the US Army and served in Korea. Upon his return he attended and 
graduated from Emporia State College.After graduation he went to Denver to look for work, where he found a
 job with Martin Missile, and then later at a savings and loan. He 
worked for the Colorado State Highway Dept. for a while before starting 
his own business as a real estate appraiser, retiring in 2002.Tony belonged to the Queen of Peace Parish in Aurora, Colorado.He is survived by his sister, Alice Dolechek and husband Vince of 
Claflin; sisters-in-law, Elvita Beran of Odin, and Judy Beran of 
Emporia; 14 nieces and nephews, Randy Beran, Brent Beran, Scott Beran, 
Patricia Walker, Robin Beran, Gerald Beran, Terry Beran, Kevin Beran, 
Joy Hertach, Craig Beran, Julie Lahr, Mike Beran, David Beran and Andrea
 Bachura; and numerous great nieces and nephews and great great nieces 
and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Eugene, Gerald, 
Joseph, Robert, and Leon, a sister Viola Dice; nephew, Eric Beran, and 
niece, Michelle Popp.Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m., Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., 
Wednesday. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with 
Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 9th, 
2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don 
Bedore. Burial with military honors will follow in Holy Family Catholic 
Cemetery, Odin.Memorials may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or Holy Family 
Cemetery Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Anthony A. 'Tony' Beran Jr.

&nbsp; &nbsp; Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was born September 14, 1926, in Catharine, Kansas to John and Emma (Wolf) Schmeidler.&nbsp; He married Norma Jean (Dechant) on June 24, 1950, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on February 15, 2007.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He grew up on a farm North of Catharine, attended the Catharine Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy.&nbsp; He was a farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Parish Council, and St. Ann’s Cemetery Association, Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751, Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus and 4th Degree Assembly, and The Kansas Livestock Association. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include three sons, Glenn Schmeidler and wife, Mary Jane, Hays, KS; Kevin Schmeidler and wife, Troie, Victoria, KS; Kelly Schmeidler and wife, Penny, Pratt, KS; two daughters, Myra Burns, and Wanda Tabor, both of Hays, KS; one brother Cyril

Schmeidler, Hays, KS; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one granddaughter, Melissa Schmeidler; two brothers, Gilbert Schmeidler and Celly Schmeidler; three sisters, Fidelia Herbert, Solana Moore and Sister Solana Schmeidler. &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian burial is at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at St Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School or Hospice of Hays Medical Center.

&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 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;

Hays Daily- Picture and $15 Charges&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Salina – Free Obit

<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp; &nbsp; Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was born September 14, 1926, in Catharine, Kansas to John and Emma (Wolf) Schmeidler.&nbsp; He married Norma Jean (Dechant) on June 24, 1950, in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on February 15, 2007.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He grew up on a farm North of Catharine, attended the Catharine Grade School and was a 1944 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy.&nbsp; He was a farmer and a veteran of the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, St. Ann’s Parish Council, and St. Ann’s Cemetery Association, Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751, Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus and 4th Degree Assembly, and The Kansas Livestock Association. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Survivors include three sons, Glenn Schmeidler and wife, Mary Jane, Hays, KS; Kevin Schmeidler and wife, Troie, Victoria, KS; Kelly Schmeidler and wife, Penny, Pratt, KS; two daughters, Myra Burns, and Wanda Tabor, both of Hays, KS; one brother CyrilSchmeidler, Hays, KS; 16 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one granddaughter, Melissa Schmeidler; two brothers, Gilbert Schmeidler and Celly Schmeidler; three sisters, Fidelia Herbert, Solana Moore and Sister Solana Schmeidler. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Mass of Christian burial is at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Walker, Kansas with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post #1751.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 7:00 to 8:00 P.M. at themortuary .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at St Ann’s Catholic Church, Walker, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; The family suggests memorials to St. Ann’s Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School or Hospice of Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; 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;Hays Daily- Picture and $15 Charges&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Salina – Free Obit

Harold J. Schmeidler

Craig Eugene Lewis, age 68, of Hays, 
Kansas died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his residence&nbsp;in Hays. He 
was born May 9, 1951, at Scott City, Kansas to Ivan and Ramona Lewis.

Craig was raised on a farm North East 
of Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; He lived in Topeka and Norton before moving to Hays
 in 1988.&nbsp; He was resident of Development Services of Northwest Kansas 
and attended the Reed Development Center.&nbsp; He enjoyed going on outings 
in Hays with his DSNWK family, to Wal-Mart, the Community Assistant 
Center, shopping and other trips.&nbsp;He loved his animated animals, the 
holidays and his birthday.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include two brothers, Curtis 
Lewis and wife, Cathy, De Moines, IA, Quinton Lewis, Dighton, KS; two 
sisters, Maxine Adams and husband, Ronnie, Weatherford, OK; Carla 
Carrico and husband, David Trojanowsky, Houston, TX; one brother-in-law,
 Donnie Bevers, Altus, OK.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, and
 one sister, Cathy Bevers.

Memorial services are 11:00 A.M. 
Friday, January 10, 2020, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday, at the Lane County Cemetery, 
Dighton, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at the mortuary.

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 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Craig Eugene Lewis, age 68, of Hays, 
Kansas died Thursday, December 19, 2019, at his residence&nbsp;in Hays. He 
was born May 9, 1951, at Scott City, Kansas to Ivan and Ramona Lewis.Craig was raised on a farm North East 
of Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; He lived in Topeka and Norton before moving to Hays
 in 1988.&nbsp; He was resident of Development Services of Northwest Kansas 
and attended the Reed Development Center.&nbsp; He enjoyed going on outings 
in Hays with his DSNWK family, to Wal-Mart, the Community Assistant 
Center, shopping and other trips.&nbsp;He loved his animated animals, the 
holidays and his birthday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include two brothers, Curtis 
Lewis and wife, Cathy, De Moines, IA, Quinton Lewis, Dighton, KS; two 
sisters, Maxine Adams and husband, Ronnie, Weatherford, OK; Carla 
Carrico and husband, David Trojanowsky, Houston, TX; one brother-in-law,
 Donnie Bevers, Altus, OK.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, and
 one sister, Cathy Bevers.Memorial services are 11:00 A.M. 
Friday, January 10, 2020, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.&nbsp; 
Inurnment will be at 2:30 P.M. Friday, at the Lane County Cemetery, 
Dighton, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at the mortuary.The family suggests memorial to DSNWK.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 
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at 
www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Craig Eugene Lewis

Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole,
 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.

Eldora was born December
 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina (Grady) 
Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and 
graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.

Eldora was united in 
marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine, JoAnn and 
Dave.&nbsp; They made their home in Beverly.&nbsp; Bill preceded her in death in 
2006.

Eldora was a Registered 
Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a devoted wife
 and homemaker for her children when they were growing up and then 
returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the Missile Base 
near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active member in St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed
 reading, playing cards and tending her garden.&nbsp; 

Eldora’s surviving 
family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Appleton, Wisconsin, 
Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of Willmar, 
Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole (Sharon) of 
Norwich, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of Hays, Kansas 
and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard Deneke (Pat) 
of Highland Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, 
Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; 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>Eldora M. (Deneke) Cole,
 87, of Russell, Kansas and formerly of Beverly, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell.Eldora was born December
 18, 1932 in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of Will and Justina (Grady) 
Deneke.&nbsp; She grew up on the family farm near Beloit, Kansas and 
graduated from St. John Catholic School.&nbsp; She then obtained a Nursing 
Degree from Marymount College in Salina.Eldora was united in 
marriage to Bill G. Cole on October 8, 1955 in Beloit.&nbsp; This union was 
blessed with seven children; Jim, Ken, Don, Bob, Maxine, JoAnn and 
Dave.&nbsp; They made their home in Beverly.&nbsp; Bill preceded her in death in 
2006.Eldora was a Registered 
Nurse at the Lincoln Hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp; She was a devoted wife
 and homemaker for her children when they were growing up and then 
returned to Nursing.&nbsp; Earlier in life, she worked at the Missile Base 
near Shady Bend, Kansas as a nurse.&nbsp; She was an active member in St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, St. Mary’s Catholic Church in 
Russell, and St. Patrick’s Alter Society.&nbsp; In her spare time she enjoyed
 reading, playing cards and tending her garden.&nbsp; Eldora’s surviving 
family include her five sons, Jim Cole (Paula) of Appleton, Wisconsin, 
Ken Cole (Jaynell) of Russell, Kansas, Don Cole (Jan) of Willmar, 
Minnesota, Bob Cole (Kim) of Andale, Kansas, and Dave Cole (Sharon) of 
Norwich, England; two daughters, Maxine Greene (Andy) of Hays, Kansas 
and JoAnn Mote (Tracy) of Weskan, Kansas; brother, Bernard Deneke (Pat) 
of Highland Ranch, Colorado; sister Tillie St. Germaine of Peabody, 
Massachusetts; fifteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.Eldora was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill; sister, Rosella; and brothers, Sylvester, Ed and Norbert.Celebration of the
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Lincoln, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at
 the Beverly City Cemetery in Beverly, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will be 
present to greet friends from 9:30 AM, to Service time, Wednesday at the
 Church.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Patrick’s Alter 
Society.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these 
arrangements.

Eldora M. Cole

Lenora Ruth Stone passed away January 3, 2020, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays. She was born January 6, 1937, at Blackwell, Okla., to 
Willard and Pearl (Lippincott) Fuqua. Lenora married J. Nelson Stone 
March 18, 1972, in Great Bend. Nelson, Sr., passed away April 9, 1985. 

A long time Great Bend resident, Lenora graduated from Blackwell High
 School and Arkansas City Junior College. She worked for DuBois Sand 
Co., DuBois and Stone Sand Co., and Stone Sand Co., spanning from 1957 
to 2009, retiring after 52 years. Lenora loved to work, and enjoyed 
puzzles and playing dominoes with her family and Brookdale friends. She 
had a passion for writing notes and letters to her friends and family, 
never forgetting birthdays or wedding anniversaries.

Lenora is survived by one son, J. Nelson Stone, Jr. and his fiancée, 
Shana Persinger of Great Bend; three grandsons, Connor James Stone and 
Kason James Stone of Great Bend, and a grandson expected in March; 100 
year old mother, Pearl (Fuqua) Lippincott of Sherman, Texas; one 
brother, Kenneth Fuqua of Bells, Texas; one sister-in-law, Rita Fuqua of
 Cedar Park, Texas; one step-daughter, Phyllis Herrman of Great Bend; 
and numerous nieces and nephews and step- grandchildren. She was 
preceded in passing by her father, Willard Fuqua; step-father, Floyd M. 
Fuqua; one brother, Clifford Fuqua; and one infant sister, Evelyn Mae 
Fuqua. 

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Bryant
 Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at 
Dundee Valley Cemetery, rural Dundee. Visitation will be noon to 9:00 
p.m. Monday, January 6, and 9:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday, January 
7, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Kans 
for Kids or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lenora Ruth Stone passed away January 3, 2020, at Hays Medical 
Center, Hays. She was born January 6, 1937, at Blackwell, Okla., to 
Willard and Pearl (Lippincott) Fuqua. Lenora married J. Nelson Stone 
March 18, 1972, in Great Bend. Nelson, Sr., passed away April 9, 1985. A long time Great Bend resident, Lenora graduated from Blackwell High
 School and Arkansas City Junior College. She worked for DuBois Sand 
Co., DuBois and Stone Sand Co., and Stone Sand Co., spanning from 1957 
to 2009, retiring after 52 years. Lenora loved to work, and enjoyed 
puzzles and playing dominoes with her family and Brookdale friends. She 
had a passion for writing notes and letters to her friends and family, 
never forgetting birthdays or wedding anniversaries.Lenora is survived by one son, J. Nelson Stone, Jr. and his fiancée, 
Shana Persinger of Great Bend; three grandsons, Connor James Stone and 
Kason James Stone of Great Bend, and a grandson expected in March; 100 
year old mother, Pearl (Fuqua) Lippincott of Sherman, Texas; one 
brother, Kenneth Fuqua of Bells, Texas; one sister-in-law, Rita Fuqua of
 Cedar Park, Texas; one step-daughter, Phyllis Herrman of Great Bend; 
and numerous nieces and nephews and step- grandchildren. She was 
preceded in passing by her father, Willard Fuqua; step-father, Floyd M. 
Fuqua; one brother, Clifford Fuqua; and one infant sister, Evelyn Mae 
Fuqua. Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Bryant
 Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at 
Dundee Valley Cemetery, rural Dundee. Visitation will be noon to 9:00 
p.m. Monday, January 6, and 9:00 a.m. to service time Tuesday, January 
7, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials have been designated to Kans 
for Kids or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lenora Ruth Stone

Isabel J. Pfannenstiel, 91, Hays, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home in Hays, Kansas.

She was born on April 14, 1928 in 
Wilmont, Minnesota one of nine children to Oscar A. and Julia M. (Weis) 
Kuhl.&nbsp; She was a 1946 graduate of Worthington High School and attended 
Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp; She married Edwin A. 
Pfannenstiel on July 17, 1950 in Wilmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; She was a loving 
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.&nbsp; She was a devoted 
member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was active in 
Legion of Mary, Perpetual Adoration Society, To Jesus Through Mary 
Prayer Group, Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home and was a strong advocate 
for the Right to Life organization.

Survivors include two sons; Dave 
Pfannenstiel of Hays and Paul Pfannenstiel and wife Tally of Kansas 
City, MO, two daughters; Loraine Pfannenstiel and Mary Poulson and 
husband Tom, all of Lakewood, CO, a daughter-in-law; Gayle Pfannenstiel 
of&nbsp; WaKeeney, KS, a sister;&nbsp;Sr. Dolores Marie Kuhl, SSpS of Chicago, IL,
 eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Edwin; a son, Mark; and seven brothers, Lester, Vernon, Oscar, 
Leo, Elmer, Bernard, and Brother Richard Kuhl, MSC.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 
9:45 am on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
Perpetual Adorers Rosary will be at 6:30 pm, followed by a vigil service
 and rosary at 7:00 pm, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In Lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested for masses, to Immaculate Heart of Mary
 Catholic Church, or to Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Isabel may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Isabel J. Pfannenstiel, 91, Hays, died on Friday, January 3, 2020 at her home in Hays, Kansas.She was born on April 14, 1928 in 
Wilmont, Minnesota one of nine children to Oscar A. and Julia M. (Weis) 
Kuhl.&nbsp; She was a 1946 graduate of Worthington High School and attended 
Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa.&nbsp; She married Edwin A. 
Pfannenstiel on July 17, 1950 in Wilmont, Minnesota.&nbsp; She was a loving 
wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.&nbsp; She was a devoted 
member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was active in 
Legion of Mary, Perpetual Adoration Society, To Jesus Through Mary 
Prayer Group, Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home and was a strong advocate 
for the Right to Life organization.Survivors include two sons; Dave 
Pfannenstiel of Hays and Paul Pfannenstiel and wife Tally of Kansas 
City, MO, two daughters; Loraine Pfannenstiel and Mary Poulson and 
husband Tom, all of Lakewood, CO, a daughter-in-law; Gayle Pfannenstiel 
of&nbsp; WaKeeney, KS, a sister;&nbsp;Sr. Dolores Marie Kuhl, SSpS of Chicago, IL,
 eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
husband, Edwin; a son, Mark; and seven brothers, Lester, Vernon, Oscar, 
Leo, Elmer, Bernard, and Brother Richard Kuhl, MSC.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 
9:45 am on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
Perpetual Adorers Rosary will be at 6:30 pm, followed by a vigil service
 and rosary at 7:00 pm, all on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In Lieu of 
flowers, memorials are suggested for masses, to Immaculate Heart of Mary
 Catholic Church, or to Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, in care of the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Isabel may be shared with the
 family at www.haysmemorial.com

Isabel J. Pfannenstiel

Phillipsburg resident Lydia Kendall passed away Dec. 31, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 79.&nbsp; She was born Nov. 13, 1940 in LaCrosse, KS, the daughter of Nick &amp; Mary (Urban) Herman.&nbsp;

Survivors include her sons: Bob of Phillipsburg &amp; Ed of Sidney, NE; 2 daughters, Marlana Shellito of Rawlins, WY &amp; Jacqui Merklein of Amarillo, TX; 9 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Fr. Daryl Olmstead &amp; Fr. George Chalbhagam officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;

A Virgil &amp; Rosary service will be held Sun. Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services.&nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Lydia Kendall passed away Dec. 31, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 79.&nbsp; She was born Nov. 13, 1940 in LaCrosse, KS, the daughter of Nick &amp; Mary (Urban) Herman.&nbsp;Survivors include her sons: Bob of Phillipsburg &amp; Ed of Sidney, NE; 2 daughters, Marlana Shellito of Rawlins, WY &amp; Jacqui Merklein of Amarillo, TX; 9 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church with Fr. Daryl Olmstead &amp; Fr. George Chalbhagam officiating.&nbsp; &nbsp;A Virgil &amp; Rosary service will be held Sun. Jan. 5 at 7:00 p.m. in the SS Philip &amp; James Catholic Church.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services.&nbsp;Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Lydia Kendall

Phillipsburg resident Margie Ann Elliott passed away Jan. 2, 2020 
at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 71. She 
was born Dec. 3, 1948 in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Lyle &amp; Vera 
(Bruning) Zimbelman.

Survivors include her husband David of the Home; her son Jason of 
Kearney, NE; 2 daughters, Brandie Elliott of Kansas City, MO &amp; 
Danielle Elliott of Phillipsburg; her sister, Jeanette Thompson of 
Cherryvale, KS &amp; 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wed. Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Margie Ann Elliott Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Margie Ann Elliott passed away Jan. 2, 2020 
at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 71. She 
was born Dec. 3, 1948 in Phillipsburg, the daughter of Lyle &amp; Vera 
(Bruning) Zimbelman.Survivors include her husband David of the Home; her son Jason of 
Kearney, NE; 2 daughters, Brandie Elliott of Kansas City, MO &amp; 
Danielle Elliott of Phillipsburg; her sister, Jeanette Thompson of 
Cherryvale, KS &amp; 3 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Wed. Jan. 8 at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Blake Stanwood 
officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.Memorial contributions may be made to the Margie Ann Elliott Memorial Fund.

Margie Ann Elliott

Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the
Good Samaritan Society of Hays.


Services are 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church,
Walker, Kansas.


A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of
Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919
E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.


Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of
Hays. 

Harold J. Schmeidler, 93, of Walker, Kansas died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at the
Good Samaritan Society of Hays.
Services are 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church,
Walker, Kansas.
A vigil service and rosary with the Knights of Columbus, V.F.W., and Daughters of
Isabella joining will be at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919
E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of
Hays. A full obituary is pending.

Mary Ann&nbsp;Ward, age 84, former Hays, Kansas resident, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will
 follow in St. Joseph Cemetery,

Hays.Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM -
 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Mary Ann&nbsp;Ward, age 84, former Hays, Kansas resident, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will
 follow in St. Joseph Cemetery,Hays.Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM -
 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM all at 
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.A complete obituary is pending.

Mary Ann Ward

Gary Carl Hoppes, 79, passed away January 3, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born June 1, 1940 in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Asa John 
and Bessie B. Miller Hoppes.&nbsp; Moving from Kansas City, he lived in 
Larned for 35 years, where he was a tax accountant and owner and 
operator for H&amp;R Block and was also the owner of Daylight Donut 
Shops in Larned and Kinsley.&nbsp; Gary loved to travel in his motorhome, 
play games, cards and watch old westerns.

In 1963, he married Cathalene Brown in Texas.&nbsp; They later divorced.

Survivors include: daughter, Montez Bradstreet, Odessa, TX; brother, 
Ronald (Janice) Hoppes, Hutchinson, KS; sister, Judith LeClair, 
Hutchinson, KS; five grandchildren, Stephania (Nathan) Welch, Wes 
(Michelle) Bradstreet, Max (Caitlyn) Bradstreet, Colt (Taylor) 
Bradstreet, Janica Bishop and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Bessie Hoppes; son, 
Thomas Hunter Schubert; three brothers, David, Billy Ray and Donald 
Hoppes and a sister, Patricia Heath.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Pastor Butch Kirkwood presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, with 
family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Following the service, cremation 
will take place.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment will be at 11 a.m. &nbsp;Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.

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 </figure>Gary Carl Hoppes, 79, passed away January 3, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.He was born June 1, 1940 in Elk County, Kansas, the son of Asa John 
and Bessie B. Miller Hoppes.&nbsp; Moving from Kansas City, he lived in 
Larned for 35 years, where he was a tax accountant and owner and 
operator for H&amp;R Block and was also the owner of Daylight Donut 
Shops in Larned and Kinsley.&nbsp; Gary loved to travel in his motorhome, 
play games, cards and watch old westerns.In 1963, he married Cathalene Brown in Texas.&nbsp; They later divorced.Survivors include: daughter, Montez Bradstreet, Odessa, TX; brother, 
Ronald (Janice) Hoppes, Hutchinson, KS; sister, Judith LeClair, 
Hutchinson, KS; five grandchildren, Stephania (Nathan) Welch, Wes 
(Michelle) Bradstreet, Max (Caitlyn) Bradstreet, Colt (Taylor) 
Bradstreet, Janica Bishop and eleven great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, Asa and Bessie Hoppes; son, 
Thomas Hunter Schubert; three brothers, David, Billy Ray and Donald 
Hoppes and a sister, Patricia Heath.Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Pastor Butch Kirkwood presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the mortuary, with 
family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.&nbsp; Following the service, cremation 
will take place.&nbsp; Graveside inurnment will be at 11 a.m. &nbsp;Friday, 
January 10, 2020 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.Memorials may be given to Diversicare of Larned or donor’s choice in 
care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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