Harold LeRoy Glanville, 82, passed away January 2, 2020, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on December 1, 1937, at Scott City 
John Kinney &amp; Edith (Woods) Glanville. He married Viola Perez on 
June 7, 1964, at Leoti. She survives.

Coming from Hoisington in 2004, Harold was a Great Bend resident. He 
was a sales associate for Water’s True Value and delivered tires for 
Becker Tire. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved 
watching K-State, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, but especially loved 
watching and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events.

Survivors include, his wife, Viola of the home; three daughters, 
Starla Bieberle and husband Glen of Redwing, Debbie Hosman and husband 
Joel of Holyrood, and Daphne Beck and husband Randy of Great Bend; one 
sister, Lois Smades of Larned; nine grandchildren, Trevor Bieberle, Ryan
 Bieberle (Kelsey Larocco, Zachary White (Jordan Warford, Nicole 
White, Nathan White (Jaclyn, Isaac White (Brogan, Bryce Beck, Baylee 
Beck, and Bradley Beck; and four great grandchildren, Landon White, 
Ryder White, Brooklyn White, and Koby White. He was preceded in death by
 his parents and two brothers, Eldon Glanville and Carroll Glanville.

Cremation has taken place and family will greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2019. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, January 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom
 Swain presiding. A Private Family inurnment will be held at a later 
date. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or ElderCare, Inc., in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Harold LeRoy Glanville, 82, passed away January 2, 2020, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born on December 1, 1937, at Scott City 
John Kinney &amp; Edith (Woods) Glanville. He married Viola Perez on 
June 7, 1964, at Leoti. She survives.Coming from Hoisington in 2004, Harold was a Great Bend resident. He 
was a sales associate for Water’s True Value and delivered tires for 
Becker Tire. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He loved 
watching K-State, Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, but especially loved 
watching and supporting his grandchildren's sporting events.Survivors include, his wife, Viola of the home; three daughters, 
Starla Bieberle and husband Glen of Redwing, Debbie Hosman and husband 
Joel of Holyrood, and Daphne Beck and husband Randy of Great Bend; one 
sister, Lois Smades of Larned; nine grandchildren, Trevor Bieberle, Ryan
 Bieberle (Kelsey Larocco, Zachary White (Jordan Warford, Nicole 
White, Nathan White (Jaclyn, Isaac White (Brogan, Bryce Beck, Baylee 
Beck, and Bradley Beck; and four great grandchildren, Landon White, 
Ryder White, Brooklyn White, and Koby White. He was preceded in death by
 his parents and two brothers, Eldon Glanville and Carroll Glanville.Cremation has taken place and family will greet friends from 6 to 8 
p.m., Sunday, January 5, 2019. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 
a.m., Monday, January 6, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Tom
 Swain presiding. A Private Family inurnment will be held at a later 
date. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids or ElderCare, Inc., in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Harold LeRoy Glanville

Edith Luella Crossland, 98, died January 2, 2019, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas.

She was born August 20, 1921, on the family farm in Union Township, 
Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Evangeline 
(Nattaford) Stoskopf.

She married Robert L. Crossland on February 14, 1948, in Hoisington, 
Kansas. Together they moved to Oklahoma where they spent many years 
before moving back to Hoisington. He preceded her in death on September 
27, 1976. Edith then moved to Great Bend in 1996, for health reasons.

Edith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.

She is survived by a son, Steven Crossland of Alvord, Texas; and two 
grandchildren, Michael Crossland and Tamara Worman; and many nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Crossland; a 
daughter, Marcia Kay Crossland; and three sisters, Wanita Stark, Corrine
 Saylar, and Helen Larson.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and 9 a.m. until service Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January, 8, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rev. Seong Lee presiding. Burial will
 follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Edith Luella Crossland, 98, died January 2, 2019, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas.She was born August 20, 1921, on the family farm in Union Township, 
Barton County, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Evangeline 
(Nattaford) Stoskopf.She married Robert L. Crossland on February 14, 1948, in Hoisington, 
Kansas. Together they moved to Oklahoma where they spent many years 
before moving back to Hoisington. He preceded her in death on September 
27, 1976. Edith then moved to Great Bend in 1996, for health reasons.Edith was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.She is survived by a son, Steven Crossland of Alvord, Texas; and two 
grandchildren, Michael Crossland and Tamara Worman; and many nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Crossland; a 
daughter, Marcia Kay Crossland; and three sisters, Wanita Stark, Corrine
 Saylar, and Helen Larson.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, and 9 a.m. until service Wednesday, at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January, 8, 2020, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Rev. Seong Lee presiding. Burial will
 follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Ambulance Fund in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Edith Luella Crossland

Steven H. Gieser, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home.

Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

Steven H. Gieser, 91, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home.Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.

Steven H. Gieser

Gary Wayne Schmidt, 69, passed away January 2, 2020 at his home in Burdett, KS.

He was born February 13, 1950 in Larned, KS, the son of Arnold and 
Roberta Martin Schmidt.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a farmer.

He attended the United Methodist Church in Greensburg, KS, and was on the city council in Burdett, KS.

August of 1999, he married Glenda Mason in Larned, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Miranda (Kent) Schmidt, 
Pawnee Rock, KS and Lisa (Aaron) Koochel, Albert, KS; son, Steven 
(Amanda) Forward, Chickasha, OK; &nbsp;brother, Randy (Tammy) Schmidt, 
Kinsley, KS; sister, Teresa (Pat) Arthur, Wichita, KS; six 
grandchildren, Kaitlynn Schmidt, Clayton Berni, Colton Schmidt, Dawson 
Forward, Kaya Forward and Bentlee Forward; nephew, Garrett Schmidt and a
 niece, Hannah Ramey.

Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Father Mark Cowell presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Gary Schmidt Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gary Wayne Schmidt, 69, passed away January 2, 2020 at his home in Burdett, KS.He was born February 13, 1950 in Larned, KS, the son of Arnold and 
Roberta Martin Schmidt.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a farmer.He attended the United Methodist Church in Greensburg, KS, and was on the city council in Burdett, KS.August of 1999, he married Glenda Mason in Larned, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: two daughters, Miranda (Kent) Schmidt, 
Pawnee Rock, KS and Lisa (Aaron) Koochel, Albert, KS; son, Steven 
(Amanda) Forward, Chickasha, OK; &nbsp;brother, Randy (Tammy) Schmidt, 
Kinsley, KS; sister, Teresa (Pat) Arthur, Wichita, KS; six 
grandchildren, Kaitlynn Schmidt, Clayton Berni, Colton Schmidt, Dawson 
Forward, Kaya Forward and Bentlee Forward; nephew, Garrett Schmidt and a
 niece, Hannah Ramey.Memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS, with Father Mark Cowell presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.Memorials may be given to Gary Schmidt Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Gary Wayne Schmidt

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

John was born May 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Alexius and Lena (Cira) McCarthy.

He grew up in St. Louis until the age of 8 when his family moved to southern California.

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

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

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

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

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

John Raymond Terhune

Connie Sue Goeckel, 68, passed away December 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born May 13, 1951 in Larned, the daughter of Charles D. and 
Ruth Darlene Martin Barker.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
waitress, cleaned houses and was the secretary for J&amp;C Electric.

She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Larned.

On November 11, 1995 she married Jerry Goeckel in Larned.&nbsp; He survives.

Other survivors include: son, Danny (Linda) Ramey, Larned, KS; 
daughter, Michelle (Steve) Seeman, Larned, KS; step son, Ben Goeckel, 
Washington, KS; step daughter, Holly (Mike) Brungardt, Blue Rapids, KS; 
brother, Freddie (Anita) Barker, Larned, KS; twelve grandchildren and 
twenty-three great grandchildren and one in the oven.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lorie Lee Ramey.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Father Mark Cowell presiding.&nbsp; Friends 
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday with family 
present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp; Inurnment 
will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Connie S. Goeckel Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Connie Sue Goeckel, 68, passed away December 31, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.She was born May 13, 1951 in Larned, the daughter of Charles D. and 
Ruth Darlene Martin Barker.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, she was a 
waitress, cleaned houses and was the secretary for J&amp;C Electric.She was of the Christian faith and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in Larned.On November 11, 1995 she married Jerry Goeckel in Larned.&nbsp; He survives.Other survivors include: son, Danny (Linda) Ramey, Larned, KS; 
daughter, Michelle (Steve) Seeman, Larned, KS; step son, Ben Goeckel, 
Washington, KS; step daughter, Holly (Mike) Brungardt, Blue Rapids, KS; 
brother, Freddie (Anita) Barker, Larned, KS; twelve grandchildren and 
twenty-three great grandchildren and one in the oven.She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Lorie Lee Ramey.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Father Mark Cowell presiding.&nbsp; Friends 
may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday with family 
present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp; Inurnment 
will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Connie S. Goeckel Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Connie Sue Goeckel

John J. Kaiser, 85, of Downs, KS passed away on Monday, December 16, 
2019 at the Downs Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Downs, KS. &nbsp;He was
 born in Gove County, KS on June 9, 1934 to the late Anna (Zerr) and 
Carl Kaiser. &nbsp;John was one of several children.

John went as far 8th grade leaving school to help his family 
farming.&nbsp; John married Carlyn Johnson and to this union, several 
children were born. &nbsp;He was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of
 Grainfield, KS.

John was preceded in death by his wife, Carlyn in 2005 and one son, Richard.

John is survived by a daughter:&nbsp;Janet (Tim) Parker of Downs, KS; son:
 Carl (Bonnie) Kaiser of Quinter, KS; 2 sisters: Agnes (Phil) Ziegler of
 Hutchinson, KS; Tina Lieker of Oakley, KS; brother: Leo (Helen) Kaiser 
of Hutchinson, KS; 5 grandchildren &amp; 12 great-grandchildren.

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

John J. Kaiser, 85, of Downs, KS passed away on Monday, December 16, 
2019 at the Downs Care &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Downs, KS. &nbsp;He was
 born in Gove County, KS on June 9, 1934 to the late Anna (Zerr) and 
Carl Kaiser. &nbsp;John was one of several children.John went as far 8th grade leaving school to help his family 
farming.&nbsp; John married Carlyn Johnson and to this union, several 
children were born. &nbsp;He was a member of the St. Agnes Catholic Church of
 Grainfield, KS.John was preceded in death by his wife, Carlyn in 2005 and one son, Richard.John is survived by a daughter:&nbsp;Janet (Tim) Parker of Downs, KS; son:
 Carl (Bonnie) Kaiser of Quinter, KS; 2 sisters: Agnes (Phil) Ziegler of
 Hutchinson, KS; Tina Lieker of Oakley, KS; brother: Leo (Helen) Kaiser 
of Hutchinson, KS; 5 grandchildren &amp; 12 great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/notices/John-Kaiser">HERE</a> for service details.

John J. Kaiser

Sylvester Anthony Bange, 88, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 
at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born July 24, 1931, in 
rural Thomas County, KS, to Joseph and Anna (Schwarz) Bange. Sylvester 
graduated in 1948 from Hoxie High School. He served in the United States
 Army from 1953-1955. He farmed and ranched for many years near Menlo, 
KS and worked at Wal-Mart, in Colby, as a people greeter, from 2005 
through January, 2019 On September 26, 1970, Sylvester married Rosemary 
Rehmer. Sylvester was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Colby
 and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2647. 
He was also a member of the American Legion Post #363 and the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program. 


Sylvester was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rosemary; brothers,
 Vincent and Raymond Bange; sisters, Agnes Bange and Barbara Rietcheck; 
sister-in-law Frances Bange and brother-in-law Walter Meitl. 


He is survived by his son Christopher (Vicky, of Rexford; 
grandchildren, Rebecca (Jonathan) Butler, Clayton Bange, Hannah Bange 
and Jordyn Bange and great grandchildren, Harper Ann and Jaxon Dean; 
brother Edward Bange, of Garden City, KS; sisters, Rosella Meitl, of 
Oberlin, KS and Mildred (Dennis) Hill, of Great Bend, KS and 
brother-in-law Al Rietcheck, of Hoxie, KS. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in 
the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sylvester Bange 
Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Sylvester Anthony Bange, 88, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 
at Prairie Senior Living Complex, Colby. He was born July 24, 1931, in 
rural Thomas County, KS, to Joseph and Anna (Schwarz) Bange. Sylvester 
graduated in 1948 from Hoxie High School. He served in the United States
 Army from 1953-1955. He farmed and ranched for many years near Menlo, 
KS and worked at Wal-Mart, in Colby, as a people greeter, from 2005 
through January, 2019 On September 26, 1970, Sylvester married Rosemary 
Rehmer. Sylvester was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Colby
 and was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2647. 
He was also a member of the American Legion Post #363 and the Retired 
Senior Volunteer Program. 
Sylvester was preceded in death by his parents; wife Rosemary; brothers,
 Vincent and Raymond Bange; sisters, Agnes Bange and Barbara Rietcheck; 
sister-in-law Frances Bange and brother-in-law Walter Meitl. 
He is survived by his son Christopher (Vicky, of Rexford; 
grandchildren, Rebecca (Jonathan) Butler, Clayton Bange, Hannah Bange 
and Jordyn Bange and great grandchildren, Harper Ann and Jaxon Dean; 
brother Edward Bange, of Garden City, KS; sisters, Rosella Meitl, of 
Oberlin, KS and Mildred (Dennis) Hill, of Great Bend, KS and 
brother-in-law Al Rietcheck, of Hoxie, KS. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in 
the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sylvester Bange 
Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, 
Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Sylvester Anthony Bange

Reggie L. Pywell, age 64, of Wichita (formerly of Plainville, passed 
away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical 
Center, Wichita.

Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.&nbsp; Services will take place in Plainville, Kansas.

Reggie L. Pywell, age 64, of Wichita (formerly of Plainville, passed 
away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Via Christi St. Francis Medical 
Center, Wichita.Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.&nbsp; Services will take place in Plainville, Kansas.

Reggie L. Pywell

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Staab, age 88 of La Crosse, passed away on January
 1, 2020 at the Locust Grove Village Nursing Home in La Crosse. Betty 
was born on November 8, 1931 to Alex and Evelyn (Bieker) Koerner in 
Hays, Kansas. She grew up near Hays where she attended school and later 
met and married Gerald Staab on April 29, 1952 at the St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Hays. Betty and Gerald moved to Plainville in 1955 
and to this union, Mary, Jerry, Cindy, and Debra were born.


Betty assisted her husband in operating the Montgomery Ward Catalog 
Store. She stayed busy with the store, as well as raising her family, 
and assisting with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Betty was an active
 member in her church; she was a past President of the Ladies Guild, and
 served on the funeral committee. 


Betty was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and deep love.  She
 gave us a daily example of trusting in God and taking care of one 
another.  Her legacy will live on for generations to come because she 
showed us that truly, “The greatest of these is love.”


She is survived by her children, Mary (Dave) Van Schuyver of 
Plainville, Jerry (Bonnie) Staab of Plainville, Cindy (Rob) Ross of 
Plainville, and Debra Meyers 


and significant other Doug of Plainville; eleven grandchildren, 
Ryan, Scott (Jennifer, Todd, Angie (Wayne, Tyler (Amy, Carrie, Holly 
(Luke, T.J. (Tara, Adam (Jennifer, Kelsey (Reagan, and Cassandra 
(Matt); and twenty great-grandchildren, Brennan, Kaiden, Brooklyn, 
Chayse, Madden, Kelby, Kaylee, Ayvre, Ava, Rylen, Addison, Hayden, Sam, 
Corbyn, Abigail, Kane, Eliza, Eli, Daxton, and Jovie.


Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Evelyn Koerner; 
husband, Gerald Staab; infant daughter, Betty Staab; brother, Ervin 
Koerner; and grandchildren, Brent and Scott Van Schuyver.


A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with a
 burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. A visitation 
will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM 
with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3:00 PM. The visitation will be moved to 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
Rosary at 7:00 PM.


Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Locust 
Grove Village Nursing Home, or Solomon Valley ARC Larks and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663.

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 1, 2020 at the Locust Grove Village Nursing Home in La Crosse. Betty 
was born on November 8, 1931 to Alex and Evelyn (Bieker) Koerner in 
Hays, Kansas. She grew up near Hays where she attended school and later 
met and married Gerald Staab on April 29, 1952 at the St. Joseph 
Catholic Church in Hays. Betty and Gerald moved to Plainville in 1955 
and to this union, Mary, Jerry, Cindy, and Debra were born.
Betty assisted her husband in operating the Montgomery Ward Catalog 
Store. She stayed busy with the store, as well as raising her family, 
and assisting with the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Betty was an active
 member in her church; she was a past President of the Ladies Guild, and
 served on the funeral committee. 
Betty was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and deep love. She
 gave us a daily example of trusting in God and taking care of one 
another. Her legacy will live on for generations to come because she 
showed us that truly, “The greatest of these is love.”
She is survived by her children, Mary (Dave) Van Schuyver of 
Plainville, Jerry (Bonnie) Staab of Plainville, Cindy (Rob) Ross of 
Plainville, and Debra Meyers 
and significant other Doug of Plainville; eleven grandchildren, 
Ryan, Scott (Jennifer, Todd, Angie (Wayne, Tyler (Amy, Carrie, Holly 
(Luke, T.J. (Tara, Adam (Jennifer, Kelsey (Reagan, and Cassandra 
(Matt); and twenty great-grandchildren, Brennan, Kaiden, Brooklyn, 
Chayse, Madden, Kelby, Kaylee, Ayvre, Ava, Rylen, Addison, Hayden, Sam, 
Corbyn, Abigail, Kane, Eliza, Eli, Daxton, and Jovie.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Evelyn Koerner; 
husband, Gerald Staab; infant daughter, Betty Staab; brother, Ervin 
Koerner; and grandchildren, Brent and Scott Van Schuyver.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, 
January 6, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville with a
 burial to follow at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. A visitation 
will be held at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM 
with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3:00 PM. The visitation will be moved to 
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a Vigil 
Rosary at 7:00 PM.
Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Locust 
Grove Village Nursing Home, or Solomon Valley ARC Larks and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 
67663.

Elizabeth 'Betty' Jane Staab

Donna June Hopper, age 83, died January 1, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She was born on July 8, 1936 in Ness County, Kansas the daughter of 
Jacob and Lucy (Schoendaller) Munch.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on 
Monday, January 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be on Sunday, 
January 5, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.&nbsp; Viewing at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

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She was born on July 8, 1936 in Ness County, Kansas the daughter of 
Jacob and Lucy (Schoendaller) Munch.Mass of Christian burial will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on 
Monday, January 6, 2020, 11:00 a.m. followed by burial in the Ness City 
Cemetery.&nbsp; Rosary followed by the Parish Vigil will be on Sunday, 
January 5, 2020, 6:30 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home.&nbsp; Viewing at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday from 10:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart School.

Donna June Hopper

O.Z. Bizzell, age 87 formerly of Hays, KS passed away December 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.


Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

O.Z. Bizzell, age 87 formerly of Hays, KS passed away December 31, 2019 in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
Arrangements are pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

O.Z. Bizzell

Alan Helget, 72, Hays, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.

He was born March 17, 1947 to Andrew and Sophie (Hammerschmidt) Helget, in Hays.&nbsp; He was a graduate from Hays High School (1965).

He married Janice (Rome) Helget on December 28, 1970 in Victoria.&nbsp; He served in the US Navy for 13 years.&nbsp; He retired from Fort Hays State University Grounds Department in 2009 after 25 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed his corvette and was an avid animal lover.

Survivors include his wife of the home, Hays KS; two daughters: Shannon Weber and husband, Rod, St. George, KS; and Stacy Budig and companion, Aaron Pflaum, Hays, KS; three grandchildren: Ryan Weber and wife, Brittany, Auburn, KS; Brandon Weber, Manhattan, KS; and Morgan Budig, Hays, KS; one great-grandchild, Riley Weber; and two sisters: Dorothy Waldschmidt, Ellis, KS; and Delores Dreiling, Hays, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Janie Urban.

Services will be on Saturday January 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS with a memorial visitation beginning at 10:00 AM and a VFW Rosary at 10:30 AM all at the Funeral Home.&nbsp; Inurnment, inclusive of Military Honors, will follow the services in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Alan Helget, 72, Hays, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at Hays Medical Center.He was born March 17, 1947 to Andrew and Sophie (Hammerschmidt) Helget, in Hays.&nbsp; He was a graduate from Hays High School (1965).He married Janice (Rome) Helget on December 28, 1970 in Victoria.&nbsp; He served in the US Navy for 13 years.&nbsp; He retired from Fort Hays State University Grounds Department in 2009 after 25 years.&nbsp; He enjoyed his corvette and was an avid animal lover.Survivors include his wife of the home, Hays KS; two daughters: Shannon Weber and husband, Rod, St. George, KS; and Stacy Budig and companion, Aaron Pflaum, Hays, KS; three grandchildren: Ryan Weber and wife, Brittany, Auburn, KS; Brandon Weber, Manhattan, KS; and Morgan Budig, Hays, KS; one great-grandchild, Riley Weber; and two sisters: Dorothy Waldschmidt, Ellis, KS; and Delores Dreiling, Hays, KS.He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Janie Urban.Services will be on Saturday January 4, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS with a memorial visitation beginning at 10:00 AM and a VFW Rosary at 10:30 AM all at the Funeral Home.&nbsp; Inurnment, inclusive of Military Honors, will follow the services in the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Hays.In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Humane Society of the High Plains.Arrangements in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Home and Crematory.&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes.com

Alan Helget

Norma Hayes, 96, passed away Saturday, December 28, 
2019, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth, KS. Norma Louise Hayes 
was born November 12, 1923 in Stockton, KS to Ira and Charlotte (Bird) 
Hazen.

Norma married John Ward Hayes in Mankato, KS on 
September 26, 1948. They were married 47 years until his death in 1993. 
She and Ward raised six children working a farm and ranch operation 
until their retirement in 1989. During these years, Norma sewed and 
cooked for her family, drove a truck during wheat harvest, worked as 
head cook at USD 269 Palco, KS and baked and decorated wedding cakes. 
She was a member of Ogallah Christian Church, in Ogallah, KS; Red Line 
Church of God in Palco; and First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth. 
She will be fondly remembered for her good natured laugh and beautiful 
quilts which she made for each grandchild. She showed gracious 
hospitality – there was always space at her table for whoever showed up 
unannounced.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Ward; brothers, Duane and Sherman; sisters, Mary Ruth and Myrtle Maxine;
 and grandson, Glen Hayes. She is survived by her children, Dan (Marcia)
 Hayes of Smithville, MO, Kathy (Jerry) Francisco of Fort Worth, TX, 
Doug (Tadhi) Hayes of Amarillo, TX, Steve (Peggy) Hayes of Stafford, KS,
 Greg (Brynda) Hayes of Ellsworth, and Mark (Debbie) Hayes of El Dorado,
 KS; 17 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great 
grandchildren.

Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.

Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth.

Burial: 3:00 p.m., Friday at the Morlan&nbsp;Township Cemetery in Graham County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners 
Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS
 67439.

Norma Hayes, 96, passed away Saturday, December 28, 
2019, at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellsworth, KS. Norma Louise Hayes 
was born November 12, 1923 in Stockton, KS to Ira and Charlotte (Bird) 
Hazen.Norma married John Ward Hayes in Mankato, KS on 
September 26, 1948. They were married 47 years until his death in 1993. 
She and Ward raised six children working a farm and ranch operation 
until their retirement in 1989. During these years, Norma sewed and 
cooked for her family, drove a truck during wheat harvest, worked as 
head cook at USD 269 Palco, KS and baked and decorated wedding cakes. 
She was a member of Ogallah Christian Church, in Ogallah, KS; Red Line 
Church of God in Palco; and First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth. 
She will be fondly remembered for her good natured laugh and beautiful 
quilts which she made for each grandchild. She showed gracious 
hospitality – there was always space at her table for whoever showed up 
unannounced.Norma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Ward; brothers, Duane and Sherman; sisters, Mary Ruth and Myrtle Maxine;
 and grandson, Glen Hayes. She is survived by her children, Dan (Marcia)
 Hayes of Smithville, MO, Kathy (Jerry) Francisco of Fort Worth, TX, 
Doug (Tadhi) Hayes of Amarillo, TX, Steve (Peggy) Hayes of Stafford, KS,
 Greg (Brynda) Hayes of Ellsworth, and Mark (Debbie) Hayes of El Dorado,
 KS; 17 grandchildren, 55 great grandchildren, and 16 great-great 
grandchildren.Visitation: 1-8 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth with family present 6-8 p.m.Funeral service: 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church of Ellsworth.Burial: 3:00 p.m., Friday at the Morlan&nbsp;Township Cemetery in Graham County.Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners 
Hospitals for Children, c/o, Parsons Funeral Home, Box 45, Ellsworth, KS
 67439.

Norma Hayes

Former Phillipsburg resident Ruth Ann Miller passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, MO at the age of 89.

She was born December 11, 1930 to Edwin J. and Freida (Hoffman) Merklein.

She was united in marriage to Virgil E. Miller on August 17, 1949 in Stuttgart, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 19, 2016.

Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Evans Mucke of Liberty, MO, four grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, KS, with Pastors Lee Bennight and Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; A private inurnment will take place at a later date in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 3rd&nbsp;at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.

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

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

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 </figure>Former Phillipsburg resident Ruth Ann Miller passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Our Lady of Mercy Country Home in Liberty, MO at the age of 89.She was born December 11, 1930 to Edwin J. and Freida (Hoffman) Merklein.She was united in marriage to Virgil E. Miller on August 17, 1949 in Stuttgart, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 19, 2016.Survivors include her daughter, Lynette Evans Mucke of Liberty, MO, four grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, KS, with Pastors Lee Bennight and Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; A private inurnment will take place at a later date in the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, January 3rd&nbsp;at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd&nbsp;Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661, is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>

Ruth Ann Miller

Sharon Springs resident Justin Michael Clermont, 41, passed away unexpectedly at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.

Justin was born on May 16, 1978 in McCook, Neb., to Charles Adrian and Virginia Lee (Baumfalk) Clermont.&nbsp; He was one of seven children.&nbsp; Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Hays, where he attended high school.&nbsp; Justin worked for Best Radiator in Hays as a welder until he moved to Sharon Springs where he enjoyed many job titles working at Hills Trash Pickup.&nbsp;

Justin met Tessa Hatfield and shortly after became engaged.&nbsp; He moved to Sharon Springs with his daughter where they built the life he loved.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Justin loved his family and made every effort to make sure they all knew. HIs pride and joy was always his children.&nbsp; You could find Justin doing many things outside like fishing with family, golfing with the boys and their 3 random golf clubs, or hiking with the family.&nbsp; He had weekly movie dates with his love and daughters who always choose to sit with him and not their friends. He loved watching the Chiefs play football. He loved to visit his Mema in Hays eating all kinds of good food and of course watching some TV. He would always enjoy a cold bud light with his brothers.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death were his father, his maternal grandparents and a nephew Derrick Hagan.

He is survived by his mother Virginia Clermont of Hays,&nbsp; KS, his fiancé Tessa Hatfield of Sharon Springs, KS, two sons Dusty Clermont and Dylan Clermont of Hays, KS; three daughters Aspen Jones, Jazzman Jones and Dayla Clermont all of Sharon Springs, KS and a bonus daughter Olivia Laporte of Hays, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by two brothers Scott Clermont of Hays, KS and Bryan Clermont of Greeley, CO; four sisters Vicki,&nbsp; Deb Witt (Clinton) of Lexington, NE, Cherie “Cookie” (Brian) Schmidt of Hays, KS and Jody Hagan (Dennie) of Hays, KS, best friend Bryan Anshultz, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Justin Clermont Memorial Fund to be used for his Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Sharon Springs resident Justin Michael Clermont, 41, passed away unexpectedly at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.Justin was born on May 16, 1978 in McCook, Neb., to Charles Adrian and Virginia Lee (Baumfalk) Clermont.&nbsp; He was one of seven children.&nbsp; Shortly after he was born, the family moved to Hays, where he attended high school.&nbsp; Justin worked for Best Radiator in Hays as a welder until he moved to Sharon Springs where he enjoyed many job titles working at Hills Trash Pickup.&nbsp;Justin met Tessa Hatfield and shortly after became engaged.&nbsp; He moved to Sharon Springs with his daughter where they built the life he loved.&nbsp; &nbsp;Justin loved his family and made every effort to make sure they all knew. HIs pride and joy was always his children.&nbsp; You could find Justin doing many things outside like fishing with family, golfing with the boys and their 3 random golf clubs, or hiking with the family.&nbsp; He had weekly movie dates with his love and daughters who always choose to sit with him and not their friends. He loved watching the Chiefs play football. He loved to visit his Mema in Hays eating all kinds of good food and of course watching some TV. He would always enjoy a cold bud light with his brothers.&nbsp;Preceding him in death were his father, his maternal grandparents and a nephew Derrick Hagan.He is survived by his mother Virginia Clermont of Hays,&nbsp; KS, his fiancé Tessa Hatfield of Sharon Springs, KS, two sons Dusty Clermont and Dylan Clermont of Hays, KS; three daughters Aspen Jones, Jazzman Jones and Dayla Clermont all of Sharon Springs, KS and a bonus daughter Olivia Laporte of Hays, KS.&nbsp; He is also survived by two brothers Scott Clermont of Hays, KS and Bryan Clermont of Greeley, CO; four sisters Vicki,&nbsp; Deb Witt (Clinton) of Lexington, NE, Cherie “Cookie” (Brian) Schmidt of Hays, KS and Jody Hagan (Dennie) of Hays, KS, best friend Bryan Anshultz, and many nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Justin Clermont Memorial Fund to be used for his Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Justin Michael Clermont

Phillipsburg resident Dennis B. Horn passed away Monday, December 
30, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the 
age of 77.

He was born January 24, 1942 in Phillips County the son of Albert and Ethel (Inman) Horn.

Dennis was united in marriage to Carol K. Portenier on December 31, 1961 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Randall of Phillipsburg and Darin 
of McPherson; three daughters, Teresa Groff of Imperial, NE, Christina 
Wilhelms of Jacksonville, FL and Sheila Niblock of Phillipsburg; 17 
grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends for 
visitation from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that evening.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or American Lung Association.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Dennis B. Horn passed away Monday, December 
30, 2019 at the Phillips County Retirement Center, Phillipsburg, at the 
age of 77.He was born January 24, 1942 in Phillips County the son of Albert and Ethel (Inman) Horn.Dennis was united in marriage to Carol K. Portenier on December 31, 1961 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include two sons, Randall of Phillipsburg and Darin 
of McPherson; three daughters, Teresa Groff of Imperial, NE, Christina 
Wilhelms of Jacksonville, FL and Sheila Niblock of Phillipsburg; 17 
grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. 
Saturday, January 4, 2020 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday at the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, where the family will receive friends for 
visitation from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. that evening.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center or American Lung Association.

Dennis B. Horn

Adolph Flax, age 77, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born
 August 14, 1942 to Rudolph Sr. and Regina (Augustine) Flax in Arnold, 
KS.

Adolph graduated from Arnold High School.&nbsp; On September 30, 1961, he 
was united in marriage to Norma Nemechek in WaKeeney, KS, and together 
they had 6 children. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even after 
his physical limitations prevented him from doing the work himself, he 
would often ride along in the truck and continue to be involved with the
 harvest and cattle. Adolph was a devout Catholic, a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, and an avid fan of the 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, as well as the University of Kansas 
Jayhawks and Wichita State. He enjoyed listening to the classic country 
of David Church and polka music. He loved attending his children’s and 
grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events.

Adolph is survived by his wife of 58 years; sons Randy (Ruby) Flax of
 Salina, KS, Roger Flax and Gerald Flax of WaKeeney, and Brian Flax of 
Hays, KS; daughters Diana Middleswart of Parsons, KS and Paula (Jeff) 
Fisher of Goodland, KS; grandchildren Crystina Jones and Erin Flax of 
Salina, Caleb Flax, Leah (Cody) Crossland, and Shaylee Flax of WaKeeney,
 Jared Dechant and Evan Dechant of Topeka, KS, Riley Flax of Hays, Tyler
 Fisher of Great Bend, KS, and Braden Fisher, Dani Fisher, and Ryan 
Fisher of Goodland; great-grandchildren Tatum Flax, Addison Crossland, 
and Callan Crossland of WaKeeney; brother Robert (Janice) Flax of 
Salina; and sister Dorothy Jacobs of Hays.

Adolph is preceded in death by both parents; two brothers Rudolph 
“Rudy” Flax Jr. and Werner Flax; sister Virginia Flax; and nephews 
Steven, Michael and Jeffrey Flax.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020,
 at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will be at the 
church cemetery.

Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2020, with a
 parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt Funeral 
Home, WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Christ 
the King Catholic Church, Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation, or 
Masses. Contributions to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Adolph Flax, age 77, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born
 August 14, 1942 to Rudolph Sr. and Regina (Augustine) Flax in Arnold, 
KS.Adolph graduated from Arnold High School.&nbsp; On September 30, 1961, he 
was united in marriage to Norma Nemechek in WaKeeney, KS, and together 
they had 6 children. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.&nbsp;&nbsp; Even after 
his physical limitations prevented him from doing the work himself, he 
would often ride along in the truck and continue to be involved with the
 harvest and cattle. Adolph was a devout Catholic, a member of the 
Knights of Columbus, 3rd Degree, and an avid fan of the 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, as well as the University of Kansas 
Jayhawks and Wichita State. He enjoyed listening to the classic country 
of David Church and polka music. He loved attending his children’s and 
grandchildren’s school activities and sporting events.Adolph is survived by his wife of 58 years; sons Randy (Ruby) Flax of
 Salina, KS, Roger Flax and Gerald Flax of WaKeeney, and Brian Flax of 
Hays, KS; daughters Diana Middleswart of Parsons, KS and Paula (Jeff) 
Fisher of Goodland, KS; grandchildren Crystina Jones and Erin Flax of 
Salina, Caleb Flax, Leah (Cody) Crossland, and Shaylee Flax of WaKeeney,
 Jared Dechant and Evan Dechant of Topeka, KS, Riley Flax of Hays, Tyler
 Fisher of Great Bend, KS, and Braden Fisher, Dani Fisher, and Ryan 
Fisher of Goodland; great-grandchildren Tatum Flax, Addison Crossland, 
and Callan Crossland of WaKeeney; brother Robert (Janice) Flax of 
Salina; and sister Dorothy Jacobs of Hays.Adolph is preceded in death by both parents; two brothers Rudolph 
“Rudy” Flax Jr. and Werner Flax; sister Virginia Flax; and nephews 
Steven, Michael and Jeffrey Flax.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 4, 2020,
 at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Burial will be at the 
church cemetery.Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 3, 2020, with a
 parish vigil service immediately following, all at Schmitt Funeral 
Home, WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Christ 
the King Catholic Church, Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation, or 
Masses. Contributions to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

Adolph Flax

Ralph Leonard Duell, 90, passed away Monday, December&nbsp;30, 2019, at 
the Salina Regional Hospital, following a short illness.&nbsp; He was the 
youngest child of Charles Cleveland Duell and Laura May (Thompson) 
Duell.&nbsp; He was born April 16, 1929 in the home of his grandparents, 
Thomas and Margaret (Coplen) Duell, at 1307 Broadway, Goodland.

Ralph grew up on the family farm, 17 miles north of Goodland.&nbsp; He 
attended country school in Cheyenne county two miles from their farm.&nbsp; 
He graduated from High School in Goodland in 1947.&nbsp; He made many 
life-long friends during his happy school days.&nbsp; He was a state finals 
wrestler in high school, losing only one match his senior year.&nbsp; In 1948
 he received a wrestling scholarship to Colorado A&amp;M (now CSU) in 
Fort Collins.&nbsp; He had a deep love for wrestling, and its lessons of 
preparedness and self-reliance, which he followed all of his life.&nbsp; He 
was well known throughout the area as an ambassador for wresting and 
volunteered over thirty years as a timekeeper for GHS.

Ralph, and brother Raymond, were early pioneers in soil conservation 
efforts in NW Kansas and Colorado.&nbsp; Together they built many of the 
first field terraces in the area.&nbsp; Ralph had a penchant for the work of 
soil and water conservation, and a desire to leave his land for the next
 generation in better condition than when he started.&nbsp; He served on the 
county Soil Conservation Board since its inception and received 
recognition for his leadership at the district level.&nbsp; Farming and 
ranching were his life and his love.

With his sister Margaret’s help, Ralph met the other love of his 
life, Wava Nadine Chadd, during their college years.&nbsp; They were married,
 July 30, 1950.&nbsp; That fall, they both began teaching in the Edson school
 district.&nbsp; He taught there and in country schools for five years, 
before devoting himself full-time to farming.&nbsp; Wava taught for over 
twenty-five years in the Edson and Goodland schools.

Ralph and Wava celebrated 67+ years of joyful marriage, each year 
falling further in love together.&nbsp; To their joy were born three 
children, Tom Duell (Mary, Tim Ault-Duell (Pat, and Kristi Duell (Dan 
Howard).&nbsp; Their lives were further blessed with grandchildren,&nbsp;Charlie 
Ault-Duell, Margi Ault-Duell (Hugo Perez Trejo, Laura Hushion (Quinn, 
and Travis Duell.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren,&nbsp;Solomon, Rosalee, Anouk, Sadie, 
and Sadie’s sister arriving in April!&nbsp; Ralph was preceded in death: by 
Wava; his parents; his brothers; and his sister.

Under his brother Lowell Duell’s teaching, Ralph learned to love 
playing the harmonica.&nbsp; Especially in his later years, he shared this 
talent with others.&nbsp; He brought many smiles to friends in church, family
 and caregivers.&nbsp; Even in his final week, he lifted the spirits of 
others with some gentle melodies to soothe their souls.&nbsp; Ralph loved 
education for children and youth, and always had an eye for what was 
best for the next generation.

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

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 </figure>Ralph Leonard Duell, 90, passed away Monday, December&nbsp;30, 2019, at 
the Salina Regional Hospital, following a short illness.&nbsp; He was the 
youngest child of Charles Cleveland Duell and Laura May (Thompson) 
Duell.&nbsp; He was born April 16, 1929 in the home of his grandparents, 
Thomas and Margaret (Coplen) Duell, at 1307 Broadway, Goodland.Ralph grew up on the family farm, 17 miles north of Goodland.&nbsp; He 
attended country school in Cheyenne county two miles from their farm.&nbsp; 
He graduated from High School in Goodland in 1947.&nbsp; He made many 
life-long friends during his happy school days.&nbsp; He was a state finals 
wrestler in high school, losing only one match his senior year.&nbsp; In 1948
 he received a wrestling scholarship to Colorado A&amp;M (now CSU) in 
Fort Collins.&nbsp; He had a deep love for wrestling, and its lessons of 
preparedness and self-reliance, which he followed all of his life.&nbsp; He 
was well known throughout the area as an ambassador for wresting and 
volunteered over thirty years as a timekeeper for GHS.Ralph, and brother Raymond, were early pioneers in soil conservation 
efforts in NW Kansas and Colorado.&nbsp; Together they built many of the 
first field terraces in the area.&nbsp; Ralph had a penchant for the work of 
soil and water conservation, and a desire to leave his land for the next
 generation in better condition than when he started.&nbsp; He served on the 
county Soil Conservation Board since its inception and received 
recognition for his leadership at the district level.&nbsp; Farming and 
ranching were his life and his love.With his sister Margaret’s help, Ralph met the other love of his 
life, Wava Nadine Chadd, during their college years.&nbsp; They were married,
 July 30, 1950.&nbsp; That fall, they both began teaching in the Edson school
 district.&nbsp; He taught there and in country schools for five years, 
before devoting himself full-time to farming.&nbsp; Wava taught for over 
twenty-five years in the Edson and Goodland schools.Ralph and Wava celebrated 67+ years of joyful marriage, each year 
falling further in love together.&nbsp; To their joy were born three 
children, Tom Duell (Mary, Tim Ault-Duell (Pat, and Kristi Duell (Dan 
Howard).&nbsp; Their lives were further blessed with grandchildren,&nbsp;Charlie 
Ault-Duell, Margi Ault-Duell (Hugo Perez Trejo, Laura Hushion (Quinn, 
and Travis Duell.&nbsp; Great-grandchildren,&nbsp;Solomon, Rosalee, Anouk, Sadie, 
and Sadie’s sister arriving in April!&nbsp; Ralph was preceded in death: by 
Wava; his parents; his brothers; and his sister.Under his brother Lowell Duell’s teaching, Ralph learned to love 
playing the harmonica.&nbsp; Especially in his later years, he shared this 
talent with others.&nbsp; He brought many smiles to friends in church, family
 and caregivers.&nbsp; Even in his final week, he lifted the spirits of 
others with some gentle melodies to soothe their souls.&nbsp; Ralph loved 
education for children and youth, and always had an eye for what was 
best for the next generation.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Ralph-Duell">HERE</a> for service details.

Ralph Leonard Duell

Bettie Marie Schielke, 77, of Colby, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at 
Hays Medical Center. 

She was born November 4, 1942, in Esbon, KS, to 
Ottis and Erma (Morris) Alldridge. Bettie married Dean Schielke on 
November 10, 1984, in Colby. She had worked at Careful Cleaners, Days 
Inn, Mr. C’s and Tom and Jerry’s. Bettie’s hobbies included yard work, 
tending to her flowers, bowling, crocheting, watching Jeopardy, and wood
 working with Dean. She enjoyed watching dirt track racing, her favorite
 teams, the Royals, Broncos, Chiefs (when they weren’t playing the 
Broncos) and K-State and her grandson, Clayton, ride bulls. Bettie 
especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. 


She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Stevens and Madilynn Stevens; five brothers and a sister.


She is survived by her husband Dean, of Colby; children, Brian (Terri) 
Kronvall, of Colby, Christine (Brian) Sewell, of Yuma, CO, Debbie 
(Anson) Panzner, of Dighton, KS, Pattie Stevens-Schielke, of Colby, 
Jason (Lacy) Stevens, of Colby, Gretchen (Donnie) Frevele, Pittsburg, KS
 and Darrell Schielke, Fort Collins, CO; sisters, Jean Oren, of Colby 
and Shirley Whitaker, of Thedford, NE; brothers-in-law, Elwin Schielke, 
of Colby and Elmar Schielke, of Colby; sister-in-law Marlys Alldredge, 
of Cherokee, IA; 17 grandchildren, Roy Kronvall, Mischel Bigham, Brandon
 Leth, Justin Leth, Brianna Wills, Blake Sowell, Clayton Appelhans, Ryan
 Stevens, Shay Hastings, Shawna Farber, Wade Hastings, Ryan Panzner, 
Myah Panzner, Brynnlee Stevens, Camie Frevele, Cassie Frevele and Amanda
 Schielke; 8 great-grandchildren, Urijah Hastings, Ellie Farber, Emma 
Farber, Mariah Kronvall, Helena Kronvall, Kylen Morgan, Jaxon Wills and 
Elliette Sowell and numerous nieces and nephews. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, 
also at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Citizens Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Bettie Marie Schielke, 77, of Colby, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at 
Hays Medical Center. She was born November 4, 1942, in Esbon, KS, to 
Ottis and Erma (Morris) Alldridge. Bettie married Dean Schielke on 
November 10, 1984, in Colby. She had worked at Careful Cleaners, Days 
Inn, Mr. C’s and Tom and Jerry’s. Bettie’s hobbies included yard work, 
tending to her flowers, bowling, crocheting, watching Jeopardy, and wood
 working with Dean. She enjoyed watching dirt track racing, her favorite
 teams, the Royals, Broncos, Chiefs (when they weren’t playing the 
Broncos) and K-State and her grandson, Clayton, ride bulls. Bettie 
especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughters, Kaitlyn Stevens and Madilynn Stevens; five brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her husband Dean, of Colby; children, Brian (Terri) 
Kronvall, of Colby, Christine (Brian) Sewell, of Yuma, CO, Debbie 
(Anson) Panzner, of Dighton, KS, Pattie Stevens-Schielke, of Colby, 
Jason (Lacy) Stevens, of Colby, Gretchen (Donnie) Frevele, Pittsburg, KS
 and Darrell Schielke, Fort Collins, CO; sisters, Jean Oren, of Colby 
and Shirley Whitaker, of Thedford, NE; brothers-in-law, Elwin Schielke, 
of Colby and Elmar Schielke, of Colby; sister-in-law Marlys Alldredge, 
of Cherokee, IA; 17 grandchildren, Roy Kronvall, Mischel Bigham, Brandon
 Leth, Justin Leth, Brianna Wills, Blake Sowell, Clayton Appelhans, Ryan
 Stevens, Shay Hastings, Shawna Farber, Wade Hastings, Ryan Panzner, 
Myah Panzner, Brynnlee Stevens, Camie Frevele, Cassie Frevele and Amanda
 Schielke; 8 great-grandchildren, Urijah Hastings, Ellie Farber, Emma 
Farber, Mariah Kronvall, Helena Kronvall, Kylen Morgan, Jaxon Wills and 
Elliette Sowell and numerous nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, 
also at the mortuary, with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Citizens Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Bettie Marie Schielke

Elric “Rick” Alfred Tremblay, 91, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 
2019. 

He was born February 5, 1928, in Cloud County, KS, to Eli and 
Edmee (Bouley) Tremblay. Rick graduated from Concordia High School, then
 attended business school in Chillicothe, MO. On November 10, 1952, he 
married Patricia Morton at St.  Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, KS. Rick 
worked for the Union Pacific Rail Road, then joined the United States 
Army from 1950-1952. After his service he went back to work for the 
railroad until his retirement. Rick was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby and a third-degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering his time with RSVP, the Retired Senior
 Volunteer Program.  


Rick was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia; daughter 
Deborah Kay Tremblay and brothers, Sylveo and Melvin Tremblay. 


He is survived by his  son, Kevin (Joyce) of Hoxie; daughters, Karen 
(Ed) Rimmer, of Salina, Shelly (Jim) Harms, of Colby, and Lisa Johnson, 
of Salina; grandchildren, Kyle (Shayla) Tremblay, Wade (Amanda) 
Tremblay, Bret (Nicole) Tremblay, Thomas (Amy) Rimmer, Elizabeth 
(Elliott) Meckley, Justin Harms, Amanda (Chris) White, Tammy Johnson, 
Christina (Kenneth) Frank and Bryan (Tiffani) Johnson and twenty one 
great grandchildren. 


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 
January 4, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Elric Tremblay Memorial 
Fund, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

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 </figure>Elric “Rick” Alfred Tremblay, 91, of Colby, died Wednesday, January 1, 
2019. He was born February 5, 1928, in Cloud County, KS, to Eli and 
Edmee (Bouley) Tremblay. Rick graduated from Concordia High School, then
 attended business school in Chillicothe, MO. On November 10, 1952, he 
married Patricia Morton at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar, KS. Rick 
worked for the Union Pacific Rail Road, then joined the United States 
Army from 1950-1952. After his service he went back to work for the 
railroad until his retirement. Rick was a member of Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Colby and a third-degree member of the Knights of 
Columbus. He enjoyed volunteering his time with RSVP, the Retired Senior
 Volunteer Program. 
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; wife Patricia; daughter 
Deborah Kay Tremblay and brothers, Sylveo and Melvin Tremblay. 
He is survived by his son, Kevin (Joyce) of Hoxie; daughters, Karen 
(Ed) Rimmer, of Salina, Shelly (Jim) Harms, of Colby, and Lisa Johnson, 
of Salina; grandchildren, Kyle (Shayla) Tremblay, Wade (Amanda) 
Tremblay, Bret (Nicole) Tremblay, Thomas (Amy) Rimmer, Elizabeth 
(Elliott) Meckley, Justin Harms, Amanda (Chris) White, Tammy Johnson, 
Christina (Kenneth) Frank and Bryan (Tiffani) Johnson and twenty one 
great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2020, at Baalmann Mortuary,
 Colby, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, 
January 4, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with burial in the 
church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Elric Tremblay Memorial 
Fund, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

Elric 'Rick' Alfred Tremblay

Herb E. Brewer, 56,&nbsp; passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home in Smith Center, KS.

Celebration
 of Herb's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at
 All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorials may be given to Herbert E.
 Brewer Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Herb E. Brewer, 56,&nbsp; passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at his home in Smith Center, KS.Celebration
 of Herb's life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2020 at
 All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with 
Pastor Lance McDowell officiating.&nbsp; There will not be a public 
visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorials may be given to Herbert E.
 Brewer Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Herb E. Brewer

Norbert J. "Jake" Roths, 91, passed away on December 31, 2019 at the 
Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. He was born on November 25,
 1928 in Ransom the son of Nick and Anna (Albers) Roths.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10:30 
a.m. at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom followed by burial in the St. 
Aloysius Cemetery, Ransom. Parish Vigil will be at the church on Friday,
 January 3, at 6:30 p.m. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on 
Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Aloysius Church or Family Choice.

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 </figure>Norbert J. "Jake" Roths, 91, passed away on December 31, 2019 at the 
Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. He was born on November 25,
 1928 in Ransom the son of Nick and Anna (Albers) Roths.Mass of Christian burial will be on Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10:30 
a.m. at the St. Aloysius Church, Ransom followed by burial in the St. 
Aloysius Cemetery, Ransom. Parish Vigil will be at the church on Friday,
 January 3, at 6:30 p.m. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on 
Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 12:00 until 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 
9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the St. Aloysius Church or Family Choice.

Norbert J. 'Jake' Roths

Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald Kenneth Schwendener, 96, passed
 away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Sheridan County Hospital in 
Hoxie, KS.

He was born on February 27, 1923 in Abilene, KS to Edward F. and 
Estella (Sherwood) Schwendener.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He 
attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman County Community 
High School in 1941.

On October 1, 1944, Don married Elaine Rhoads in Goodland.&nbsp; To this union, two daughters Janice and Donna were born.

Don was a farmer his entire life.&nbsp; He was a member of the Goodland 
United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Goodland Elks Club.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Elaine, three sisters; Esther Malstrom, Vida Moses and Ruth Kreuzer.

He is survived by his two daughters Janice Nemechek and Donna Hall 
both of Goodland, KS, one sister Verda Simms of Easton, PA, three 
grandchildren; Curtis (Julie) Nemechek of Holcomb, KS, Rhonda (Dean) 
McIntosh of Amarillo, TX and Janet (Dustin) Downie of Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He
 is also survived by six great grandchildren; Dane (Miriam) McIntosh, 
Dayton McIntosh, Aubrey Downie, Nash Downie, Christopher Nemechek and 
Courtney Nemechek.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Donald-Schwendener">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, KS resident Donald Kenneth Schwendener, 96, passed
 away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the Sheridan County Hospital in 
Hoxie, KS.He was born on February 27, 1923 in Abilene, KS to Edward F. and 
Estella (Sherwood) Schwendener.&nbsp; He was one of five children.&nbsp; He 
attended school in Goodland and graduated from Sherman County Community 
High School in 1941.On October 1, 1944, Don married Elaine Rhoads in Goodland.&nbsp; To this union, two daughters Janice and Donna were born.Don was a farmer his entire life.&nbsp; He was a member of the Goodland 
United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Goodland Elks Club.Preceding him in death were his parents, his wife Elaine, three sisters; Esther Malstrom, Vida Moses and Ruth Kreuzer.He is survived by his two daughters Janice Nemechek and Donna Hall 
both of Goodland, KS, one sister Verda Simms of Easton, PA, three 
grandchildren; Curtis (Julie) Nemechek of Holcomb, KS, Rhonda (Dean) 
McIntosh of Amarillo, TX and Janet (Dustin) Downie of Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He
 is also survived by six great grandchildren; Dane (Miriam) McIntosh, 
Dayton McIntosh, Aubrey Downie, Nash Downie, Christopher Nemechek and 
Courtney Nemechek.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Donald-Schwendener">HERE</a> for service details.

Donald K. Schwendener

Helen Irene (Bohnen) Prester, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital.

Helen was born January 
8, 1942 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Bode) 
Bohnen.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm north of Dorrance and graduated from 
Dorrance High School in 1960.

Helen was united in 
marriage to Leon G. Prester on March 22, 1962 at the St. Mary’s Catholic
 Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Monica 
and Mike.&nbsp; They made their home in Lawton, Oklahoma; Russell, Kansas; 
Kingman, Kansas and Salina, Kansas.

Helen was a devoted wife and homemaker for her children 


 Helen’s surviving family include her husband of 57 years, Leon of the home; 
daughter, Monica Jorden (Chris) of Salina, Kansas; son, Mike Prester 
(Angie) of Salina, Kansas; brother, Sonny Bohnen (Mary Lee) of Wilson, 
Kansas; sister, Rita Krause (Richard) of Russell, Kansas; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.&nbsp; Helen was preceded in 
death by her parents, sister Lucille Peirano and two infant sisters.

Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 
the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial of
 ashes will follow the Mass at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in 
Dorrance.&nbsp; The family selected cremation and no visitation will be 
held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Joseph Cemetery 
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>Helen Irene (Bohnen) Prester, 77, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital.Helen was born January 
8, 1942 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Margaret (Bode) 
Bohnen.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm north of Dorrance and graduated from 
Dorrance High School in 1960.Helen was united in 
marriage to Leon G. Prester on March 22, 1962 at the St. Mary’s Catholic
 Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children; Monica 
and Mike.&nbsp; They made their home in Lawton, Oklahoma; Russell, Kansas; 
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 Helen’s surviving family include her husband of 57 years, Leon of the home; 
daughter, Monica Jorden (Chris) of Salina, Kansas; son, Mike Prester 
(Angie) of Salina, Kansas; brother, Sonny Bohnen (Mary Lee) of Wilson, 
Kansas; sister, Rita Krause (Richard) of Russell, Kansas; 10 
grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.&nbsp; Helen was preceded in 
death by her parents, sister Lucille Peirano and two infant sisters.Celebration of the 
Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 
the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; A private burial of
 ashes will follow the Mass at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in 
Dorrance.&nbsp; The family selected cremation and no visitation will be 
held.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the St. Joseph Cemetery 
Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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