Lyle Hartman, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home in Smith Center, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Lyle Hartman, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home in Smith Center, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Lyle Hartman

Jana Lyn (Salmans) Jordan, 64, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her
 home in Hays, Kansas. 

She was born June 22, 1955, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Otha Truman Salmans and Sylvia May (Clifton) 
Salmans. Jana grew up in Hanston, Kansas, and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1973.

After high school, Jana attended Colby Community College and earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Fort Hays State University
 in 1977. Her professional career focused on working with people of all 
ages and backgrounds. 

She began her career in tourism as the 
International Group Tour Guide for Hays Travel for several years, and 
then served 26 years as the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Director, retiring in 2014.

Jana was married to Brad Jordan, and together they had one son, Zachary. They later divorced.

She is survived by her son, Zachary, of Westminster, Colorado; two 
brothers; Larry (Marilyn) and Walt (Gwen) Salmans, both of Hanston, 
Kansas, and one sister, Sylvia Ann (BJ) Barron, Ft. Myers, Florida. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Elaine Keeten, and a 
brother, Lee Salmans.

The youngest of six children, she enjoyed riding horses and was always 
singing, During her adult life, she enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and
 giving back to her community. 

She was instrumental in many local, 
regional and statewide tourism initiatives that encouraged visitors to 
see the wonders of our area. Her community involvement included the FHSU
 Encore Series selection committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis 
County, Toys for Tots, and many other community organizations.



Jana didn’t know a stranger and spent her life sharing her enthusiasm 
with anyone who met her. She served as a mentor to many marketing and 
tourism professionals across the state and was a friend to anyone she 
met. She was most proud of her son, Zach.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 
2019, at the Celebration Community Church, Hays, Kansas. Memorial 
visitation will be 10 AM until service time with a lunch for all family 
and friends will follow all at the church. Private inurnment will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, Kansas on Thursday, December 19th.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the
 Humane Society of the High Plains or to the FHSU Foundation, to 
establish a Tourism and Hospitality Management scholarship, in care of 
the funeral home. Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 
Vine Hays, KS 67601 is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Jana Lyn (Salmans) Jordan, 64, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her
 home in Hays, Kansas. She was born June 22, 1955, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Otha Truman Salmans and Sylvia May (Clifton) 
Salmans. Jana grew up in Hanston, Kansas, and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1973.

After high school, Jana attended Colby Community College and earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Fort Hays State University
 in 1977. Her professional career focused on working with people of all 
ages and backgrounds. She began her career in tourism as the 
International Group Tour Guide for Hays Travel for several years, and 
then served 26 years as the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Director, retiring in 2014.

Jana was married to Brad Jordan, and together they had one son, Zachary. They later divorced.

She is survived by her son, Zachary, of Westminster, Colorado; two 
brothers; Larry (Marilyn) and Walt (Gwen) Salmans, both of Hanston, 
Kansas, and one sister, Sylvia Ann (BJ) Barron, Ft. Myers, Florida. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Elaine Keeten, and a 
brother, Lee Salmans.

The youngest of six children, she enjoyed riding horses and was always 
singing, During her adult life, she enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and
 giving back to her community. She was instrumental in many local, 
regional and statewide tourism initiatives that encouraged visitors to 
see the wonders of our area. Her community involvement included the FHSU
 Encore Series selection committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis 
County, Toys for Tots, and many other community organizations.

Jana didn’t know a stranger and spent her life sharing her enthusiasm 
with anyone who met her. She served as a mentor to many marketing and 
tourism professionals across the state and was a friend to anyone she 
met. She was most proud of her son, Zach.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 
2019, at the Celebration Community Church, Hays, Kansas. Memorial 
visitation will be 10 AM until service time with a lunch for all family 
and friends will follow all at the church. Private inurnment will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, Kansas on Thursday, December 19th.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the
 Humane Society of the High Plains or to the FHSU Foundation, to 
establish a Tourism and Hospitality Management scholarship, in care of 
the funeral home. Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 
Vine Hays, KS 67601 is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Jana Lyn (Salmans) Jordan

Dorothy A. Inloes, age 85, of 
Quinter, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Gove County
 Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. She was born November 6, 1934 
to Clarence and Goldie (Keith) Lauver in Corning, Iowa.&nbsp;

Dorothy married Harlan Huber on 
January 9, 1956, and together they had 3 daughters. They were married 
until his passing in 1965. She later married Delbert Inloes on November 
9, 1973, in Quinter, KS. Dorothy and Delbert enjoyed 46 years together, 
raising their family, watching them grow, and spending time with their 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of 
Quinter Church of the Brethren, GCMC Auxiliary, and The Red Hat Society.
 She enjoyed several different forms of crafting, including crocheting, 
knitting, sewing and scrapbooking. She looked forward to traveling with 
her husband, shopping, and collecting angels. Dorothy worked as a 
hairdresser for many years in McPherson, KS, a receptionist for Rose 
Hill Mortuary in California, and as a bank teller with First National 
Bank in Quinter for 27 years.

Dorothy is survived by her husband; 
stepson Ronald Inloes of Quinter; stepdaughter Marcheta (Steve) Smith of
 Quinter; grandchildren Shane (Karlene) Douglas of Beatrice, NE, Lucas 
(Alicia) Douglas of Galva, KS, April Douglas of Beloit, KS, Seth Bogart 
of Salina, KS, Kassie Wilson of Cavalier, ND, Tyler (Whitney) Flora of 
Richmond, TX, Ryan (Natasha) Flora of Quinter, Emily “Betsy” (Matthew) 
Ayers of McPherson, LaVonne Inloes (TJ LaRue) of Nortonville, KS, Daniel
 Inloes of Quinter, and Brandon Smith of Great Bend, KS; 14 
great-grandchildren; brother Donald Lauver of Clinton, IA; and sisters 
Marlene Robertson of Springfield, MO and Charlene Lauver of Wellington, 
KS.

Dorothy is preceded in death by both 
parents; her first husband; and daughters Jeannie Fiene, Jeanette 
Douglas and Janelle Huber.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, 
Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren 
immediately following the visitation. Pastor Keith Funk will be 
officiating. Burial will follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested 
to Quinter Church of the Brethren, Gove County Medical Center Long-Term 
Care, or Gove County Medical Center Auxiliary. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

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 </figure>Dorothy A. Inloes, age 85, of 
Quinter, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Gove County
 Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. She was born November 6, 1934 
to Clarence and Goldie (Keith) Lauver in Corning, Iowa.&nbsp;Dorothy married Harlan Huber on 
January 9, 1956, and together they had 3 daughters. They were married 
until his passing in 1965. She later married Delbert Inloes on November 
9, 1973, in Quinter, KS. Dorothy and Delbert enjoyed 46 years together, 
raising their family, watching them grow, and spending time with their 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of 
Quinter Church of the Brethren, GCMC Auxiliary, and The Red Hat Society.
 She enjoyed several different forms of crafting, including crocheting, 
knitting, sewing and scrapbooking. She looked forward to traveling with 
her husband, shopping, and collecting angels. Dorothy worked as a 
hairdresser for many years in McPherson, KS, a receptionist for Rose 
Hill Mortuary in California, and as a bank teller with First National 
Bank in Quinter for 27 years.Dorothy is survived by her husband; 
stepson Ronald Inloes of Quinter; stepdaughter Marcheta (Steve) Smith of
 Quinter; grandchildren Shane (Karlene) Douglas of Beatrice, NE, Lucas 
(Alicia) Douglas of Galva, KS, April Douglas of Beloit, KS, Seth Bogart 
of Salina, KS, Kassie Wilson of Cavalier, ND, Tyler (Whitney) Flora of 
Richmond, TX, Ryan (Natasha) Flora of Quinter, Emily “Betsy” (Matthew) 
Ayers of McPherson, LaVonne Inloes (TJ LaRue) of Nortonville, KS, Daniel
 Inloes of Quinter, and Brandon Smith of Great Bend, KS; 14 
great-grandchildren; brother Donald Lauver of Clinton, IA; and sisters 
Marlene Robertson of Springfield, MO and Charlene Lauver of Wellington, 
KS.Dorothy is preceded in death by both 
parents; her first husband; and daughters Jeannie Fiene, Jeanette 
Douglas and Janelle Huber.Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren.Services will be held at 11:00 AM, 
Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren 
immediately following the visitation. Pastor Keith Funk will be 
officiating. Burial will follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.Memorial contributions are suggested 
to Quinter Church of the Brethren, Gove County Medical Center Long-Term 
Care, or Gove County Medical Center Auxiliary. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Dorothy Inloes

Ruth Helen Nuss, 103, passed away Dec. 12, 2019, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. She was born Jan. 20, 1916, in Bemidji, Minn., to The
 Reverend and Mrs. Otto and Augusta (Tammen) Brauer, of Good Thunder, 
Minn.. Ruth married Melvin O. Nuss April 27, 1941, at St. John’s 
Lutheran Church, Good Thunder, Minn. They were married for 57 years 
until his death on April 18, 1998.

Ruth, a long time Great Bend resident and homemaker, was a 1934 
graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn. After graduating 
college, she was employed at Dayton’s Department Store in Minneapolis, 
where she was the director of the women’s bridal department. She 
continued her employment at Howard’s Dress Shop, after moving to Great 
Bend, prior to her marriage.

Ruth was a member of various sewing clubs, Bloomer Girls, and Trinity
 Lutheran Church. She was involved in her church's kitchen, dinners, 
Sunday School teaching, and ladies’ circles. She loved her church and 
was integral in the fund raising of the new church building. Ruth loved 
beauty and good design, whether it was creating beautiful spaces to live
 in, planting gardens or trees or serving a meal.

Survivors include one son, Frederick "Fred" J. Nuss and wife Candace;
 three daughters, Kathryn A. Nuss of Tangier, Morocco, Barbara J. Nuss 
of Great Bend and Joanne R. Nuss of Great Bend; five grandchildren, 
Garth Bauer and wife Lamia, Christopher Bauer, Khalil Soodi and wife 
Halima, Abdelaziz Soodi and Yasmina Soodi; two great grandchildren, 
Youseff Bauer and Lina Soodi; and one niece Danielle Anderson and 
husband Ethan, and many other nephews and nieces and cousins. She was 
preceded in passing by her parents, The Reverend and Mrs., Otto Brauer; 
her brother, Lloyd Brauer; and one sister, Gloria Nara.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday Dec. 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Great Bend, with The Revered Jon Brudvig presiding. Interment 
will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m.
 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to 
Trinity Lutheran Church or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Ruth Helen Nuss, 103, passed away Dec. 12, 2019, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. She was born Jan. 20, 1916, in Bemidji, Minn., to The
 Reverend and Mrs. Otto and Augusta (Tammen) Brauer, of Good Thunder, 
Minn.. Ruth married Melvin O. Nuss April 27, 1941, at St. John’s 
Lutheran Church, Good Thunder, Minn. They were married for 57 years 
until his death on April 18, 1998.Ruth, a long time Great Bend resident and homemaker, was a 1934 
graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn. After graduating 
college, she was employed at Dayton’s Department Store in Minneapolis, 
where she was the director of the women’s bridal department. She 
continued her employment at Howard’s Dress Shop, after moving to Great 
Bend, prior to her marriage.Ruth was a member of various sewing clubs, Bloomer Girls, and Trinity
 Lutheran Church. She was involved in her church's kitchen, dinners, 
Sunday School teaching, and ladies’ circles. She loved her church and 
was integral in the fund raising of the new church building. Ruth loved 
beauty and good design, whether it was creating beautiful spaces to live
 in, planting gardens or trees or serving a meal.Survivors include one son, Frederick "Fred" J. Nuss and wife Candace;
 three daughters, Kathryn A. Nuss of Tangier, Morocco, Barbara J. Nuss 
of Great Bend and Joanne R. Nuss of Great Bend; five grandchildren, 
Garth Bauer and wife Lamia, Christopher Bauer, Khalil Soodi and wife 
Halima, Abdelaziz Soodi and Yasmina Soodi; two great grandchildren, 
Youseff Bauer and Lina Soodi; and one niece Danielle Anderson and 
husband Ethan, and many other nephews and nieces and cousins. She was 
preceded in passing by her parents, The Reverend and Mrs., Otto Brauer; 
her brother, Lloyd Brauer; and one sister, Gloria Nara.Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday Dec. 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Great Bend, with The Revered Jon Brudvig presiding. Interment 
will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m.
 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to 
Trinity Lutheran Church or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Ruth Helen Nuss

Geneva (Jenny) Prieur, age 85, of Hays passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at HaysMed.

Jenny was born January 7, 1934 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.&nbsp; In 
1942, she and her brother Harry, were adopted by Walter and Paula 
(Mahler) Meyer of Kansas. She grew up working the family farm and 
attended school in Hanover.&nbsp; A highlight memory was being voted 1st 
runner-up for Basketball Queen while in high school.&nbsp; Jenny married Leo 
Pacha in 1952.&nbsp; They lived around Marysville, KS and had six children, 3
 boys and 3 girls.&nbsp; They divorced and she later, married Gordon Prieur, 
having one more daughter.

In 1968, she moved to Beatrice, NE where she worked various jobs 
including: a meter maid for the Beatrice Police Department, a bartender 
for the VFW and American Legion and ending with her favorite, a cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center.&nbsp; In 1990, she and longtime friend, George 
Sales, moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where she continued to cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center until she retired.&nbsp; After George’s death in 
1999, she lived with different family members in Illinois, Nebraska, 
Texas, and finally Kansas.

In addition to cooking, Jenny loved to sew and embroider.&nbsp; From 
clothes for her children to beautiful wall hangings, placemats, oven 
mitts and more, most gifts were lovingly handmade and she loved to pass 
on her crafting and cooking skills to her grand and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son: Ricky, her parents: Walter and 
Paula Meyer, her brother: Harry Meyer, her ex-husbands: Leo Pacha and 
Gordon Prieur, longtime friend: George Sales, and daughter: Cindy 
(Pacha) Kramer.

She is survived by 2 sons: Louis Pacha of KS and Russ Pacha of NE, 3 
daughters: Eileen (Mike) Hackley of KS. Dixie (Mike) Johnson of NE, and 
Rainie (Carl) States of IL, caregivers/granddaughters: Jessica (David) 
Clingan of KS and Melissa Kramer of TX, 15 grandchildren and numerous 
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

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 </figure>Geneva (Jenny) Prieur, age 85, of Hays passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at HaysMed.Jenny was born January 7, 1934 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.&nbsp; In 
1942, she and her brother Harry, were adopted by Walter and Paula 
(Mahler) Meyer of Kansas. She grew up working the family farm and 
attended school in Hanover.&nbsp; A highlight memory was being voted 1st 
runner-up for Basketball Queen while in high school.&nbsp; Jenny married Leo 
Pacha in 1952.&nbsp; They lived around Marysville, KS and had six children, 3
 boys and 3 girls.&nbsp; They divorced and she later, married Gordon Prieur, 
having one more daughter.In 1968, she moved to Beatrice, NE where she worked various jobs 
including: a meter maid for the Beatrice Police Department, a bartender 
for the VFW and American Legion and ending with her favorite, a cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center.&nbsp; In 1990, she and longtime friend, George 
Sales, moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where she continued to cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center until she retired.&nbsp; After George’s death in 
1999, she lived with different family members in Illinois, Nebraska, 
Texas, and finally Kansas.In addition to cooking, Jenny loved to sew and embroider.&nbsp; From 
clothes for her children to beautiful wall hangings, placemats, oven 
mitts and more, most gifts were lovingly handmade and she loved to pass 
on her crafting and cooking skills to her grand and great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a son: Ricky, her parents: Walter and 
Paula Meyer, her brother: Harry Meyer, her ex-husbands: Leo Pacha and 
Gordon Prieur, longtime friend: George Sales, and daughter: Cindy 
(Pacha) Kramer.She is survived by 2 sons: Louis Pacha of KS and Russ Pacha of NE, 3 
daughters: Eileen (Mike) Hackley of KS. Dixie (Mike) Johnson of NE, and 
Rainie (Carl) States of IL, caregivers/granddaughters: Jessica (David) 
Clingan of KS and Melissa Kramer of TX, 15 grandchildren and numerous 
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Geneva (Jenny) Prieur

Dennis R. Buford, 80, died Nov. 24, 2019 at Parker Hospital in Parker, 
Colo. Tracy, Vicki and Tyler were at his side. Dennis was born Dec. 2, 
1938 to Orville and Elvina Frick Buford in Marion, Kan. He grew up in 
Colby, Kan. Dennis and Mardell Kogl were married Aug. 25, 1962. They 
were blessed with three sons, Trevor Lee, Tracy Lynn and Tyler Lane.


Dennis worked at Wagoner and Sons in Colby for years. He moved to Atwood
 where he purchased the Phillips 66 station, later adding Snap On tools 
to his business. In 1983, he began as the bus maintenance supervisor at 
Atwood High School and retired in 2003, but he kept busy with his shop 
on Vine Street.


Dennis helped organize the Early Rod Run in 1982. He had restored his 
white 1956 Ford pick-up and the thought was to have a show in Northwest 
Kansas. His friendship with the Wagoners, Charles, Paul, Dave and his 
son, Brad and daughter, Kim and her husband, Josh Swartz, grew through 
their years together with the Rod Run. They were very special friends.


Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Trevor Lee; his parents; his 
sister, Janice Gillespie; brothers, Leroy “Bud”, Glenn and John Buford; 
and friend, Alan “Vic” Miller.


He is survived by his wife, Mardell; sons, Tracy and wife, Vicki, and 
Tyler and wife, Jenn; grandchildren, Trevor John, Carly Rosalie and Trey
 Landry; and sister, Sharon and husband, Lloyd Rogers.


Cremation was chosen. There will be a Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 
at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Following a family burial, there will be a
 Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 28 at the 
Sacred Heart Church basement, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to USD 105
 industrial technology and welding class and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

Dennis R. Buford, 80, died Nov. 24, 2019 at Parker Hospital in Parker, 
Colo. Tracy, Vicki and Tyler were at his side. Dennis was born Dec. 2, 
1938 to Orville and Elvina Frick Buford in Marion, Kan. He grew up in 
Colby, Kan. Dennis and Mardell Kogl were married Aug. 25, 1962. They 
were blessed with three sons, Trevor Lee, Tracy Lynn and Tyler Lane.
Dennis worked at Wagoner and Sons in Colby for years. He moved to Atwood
 where he purchased the Phillips 66 station, later adding Snap On tools 
to his business. In 1983, he began as the bus maintenance supervisor at 
Atwood High School and retired in 2003, but he kept busy with his shop 
on Vine Street.
Dennis helped organize the Early Rod Run in 1982. He had restored his 
white 1956 Ford pick-up and the thought was to have a show in Northwest 
Kansas. His friendship with the Wagoners, Charles, Paul, Dave and his 
son, Brad and daughter, Kim and her husband, Josh Swartz, grew through 
their years together with the Rod Run. They were very special friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Trevor Lee; his parents; his 
sister, Janice Gillespie; brothers, Leroy “Bud”, Glenn and John Buford; 
and friend, Alan “Vic” Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Mardell; sons, Tracy and wife, Vicki, and 
Tyler and wife, Jenn; grandchildren, Trevor John, Carly Rosalie and Trey
 Landry; and sister, Sharon and husband, Lloyd Rogers.
Cremation was chosen. There will be a Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 
at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Following a family burial, there will be a
 Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 28 at the 
Sacred Heart Church basement, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to USD 105
 industrial technology and welding class and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

Dennis R. Buford

Marian (Vohs) Smith was born in Rawlins County Kansas on May 19, 1932 to
 Harry and Geraldine Vohs.  She attended schools in McDonald &amp; 
Brewster, Kansas and spent her junior and senior years attending Mt. St.
 Gertrude Academy in Boulder, Colorado where she graduated in 1950.


After graduation she returned to Colby and began working at the John 
Deere Company as a secretary, then in 1953 she went to work at the City 
Clerk’s office as a secretary, where she was employed for 25 years.  In 
later years she received her real estate license and worked in that 
profession for several years.


On November 15, 1965 Marian married Jim Smith and they spent their 
married life working, farming, and traveling.  These travels included 
going to many Shrine functions, attending annual Jim Smith Fun Festivals
 all over the United States, working as part of the crew at the annual 
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attending several 
professional football and baseball games in Kansas City and Denver.


Preceding her in death were her husband Jim, parents, brothers John, 
Paul and Don, stepson Mike Smith, grandson Chris Arendt, son-in-law 
Marlin Arendt.


Marian is survived by her brother Bernard (Donna) Vohs, sister-in-law 
Elaine Vohs, daughter-in-law Mary Smith, stepdaughter Nancy Arendt, 
three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.


Marian passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Cremation has been 
chosen.  At Marian’s request, there will be no services.  Memorials may 
be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope or Hospice Services 
of Northwest Kansas. 

Marian (Vohs) Smith was born in Rawlins County Kansas on May 19, 1932 to
 Harry and Geraldine Vohs. She attended schools in McDonald &amp; 
Brewster, Kansas and spent her junior and senior years attending Mt. St.
 Gertrude Academy in Boulder, Colorado where she graduated in 1950.
After graduation she returned to Colby and began working at the John 
Deere Company as a secretary, then in 1953 she went to work at the City 
Clerk’s office as a secretary, where she was employed for 25 years. In 
later years she received her real estate license and worked in that 
profession for several years.
On November 15, 1965 Marian married Jim Smith and they spent their 
married life working, farming, and traveling. These travels included 
going to many Shrine functions, attending annual Jim Smith Fun Festivals
 all over the United States, working as part of the crew at the annual 
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attending several 
professional football and baseball games in Kansas City and Denver.
Preceding her in death were her husband Jim, parents, brothers John, 
Paul and Don, stepson Mike Smith, grandson Chris Arendt, son-in-law 
Marlin Arendt.
Marian is survived by her brother Bernard (Donna) Vohs, sister-in-law 
Elaine Vohs, daughter-in-law Mary Smith, stepdaughter Nancy Arendt, 
three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.
Marian passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Cremation has been 
chosen. At Marian’s request, there will be no services. Memorials may 
be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope or Hospice Services 
of Northwest Kansas.

Marian (Vohs) Smith

Janet S. Herdman, 75, McCracken, Kansas, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mrs. Herdman was born May 26, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Carl and Sylvia (Martinec) Lyda.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1962 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in 1977.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher at St. John School, Hoisington, Kansas, and Bazine Elementary School, Bazine, Kansas, before her retirement.

She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, and attended the United Methodist Church in McCracken, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a Cub Scout Den Leader for many years, and was a member of the McCracken Public Library Board, McCracken, Kansas.

On September 7, 1963, she married Harold V. Herdman at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas. &nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; her husband, Harold V. Herdman, McCracken, Kansas; two sons, Chad Herdman (fiancée, Stephanie Owens, Windom, Kansas, and Trenton Herdman (Jana, Rush Center, Kansas; one daughter, Tambra Pfeifer (Todd, Great Bend, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, Justin Herdman, Jeremy Herdman, Joseph Herdman, Clayton Herdman, Garrison Herdman, Kendrick Herdman, Athena Grotheer, Cody Pfeifer, Sierra Pfeifer, Marissa Pfeifer, Erin Pfeifer, and Johanna Pfeifer; and one brother Gary Lyda (Glennys, Twin Falls, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. &nbsp;

Church visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Pastor Norma McNair officiating. &nbsp;

Interment will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Janet S. Herdman Memorial Fund.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php">www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php</a>.

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

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 </figure>Janet S. Herdman, 75, McCracken, Kansas, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Mrs. Herdman was born May 26, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Carl and Sylvia (Martinec) Lyda.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1962 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in 1977.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher at St. John School, Hoisington, Kansas, and Bazine Elementary School, Bazine, Kansas, before her retirement.She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, and attended the United Methodist Church in McCracken, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a Cub Scout Den Leader for many years, and was a member of the McCracken Public Library Board, McCracken, Kansas.On September 7, 1963, she married Harold V. Herdman at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas. &nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; her husband, Harold V. Herdman, McCracken, Kansas; two sons, Chad Herdman (fiancée, Stephanie Owens, Windom, Kansas, and Trenton Herdman (Jana, Rush Center, Kansas; one daughter, Tambra Pfeifer (Todd, Great Bend, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, Justin Herdman, Jeremy Herdman, Joseph Herdman, Clayton Herdman, Garrison Herdman, Kendrick Herdman, Athena Grotheer, Cody Pfeifer, Sierra Pfeifer, Marissa Pfeifer, Erin Pfeifer, and Johanna Pfeifer; and one brother Gary Lyda (Glennys, Twin Falls, Idaho.She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. &nbsp;Church visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.Funeral service will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Pastor Norma McNair officiating. &nbsp;Interment will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Janet S. Herdman Memorial Fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php">www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php</a>.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Janet S. Herdman

Carleta Sue Imel passed away at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS on 
December 13, 2019, at the age of 74. She was born on August 5, 1945 to 
Carl and Goldie (Hays) Strutt in Woodston, KS. She grew up in Woodston 
and graduated from Woodston High School with the Class of 1963. She then
 attended two years of college at Friends University in Wichita. Carleta
 married Jack Imel on January 9, 1965 in Hill City, KS. They were 
blessed with two sons: Douglas and Grady. 


In her earlier years, Carleta worked as a telephone operator in 
Woodston. She then worked at Beech Aircraft in Salina for a couple of 
years before moving to the Kansas City area where she worked as an 
administrator at a nursing home. In 2015 Carleta moved back to Woodston.
 She had a passion for Woodston and was on the City Council up to her 
passing. She created an organization call WOW (Women of Woodston) to 
revitalize the town of Woodston. Carleta’s strong faith in God led her 
to be involved in many organizations which allowed her to share her 
faith.  Carleta enjoyed working in her garden, quilting, and family 
genealogy.


Carleta is survived by her husband Jack Imel of the home in 
Woodston; sons Douglas Imel of Alton, KS and Grady Imel and wife Alice 
of Coarsegold, CA; and one grandson, Matthew Imel, whom she was very 
proud of and who graduated from K-State University this past Saturday.


She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Goldie Strutt; brothers, James and Richard Strutt; and sister, Roberta Copley.


Carleta will be greatly missed by the countless lives she touched 
and by all who knew and loved her, but her life and memory will continue
 to have an impact for eternity. As a loving, caring mother, her family 
was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with 
her Lord, her legacy of love and kind caring ways, will live on in our 
hearts forever.


A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Woodson. There will be no 
visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.


Memorials are suggested to WOW (Women of Woodston) and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

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 </figure>Carleta Sue Imel passed away at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS on 
December 13, 2019, at the age of 74. She was born on August 5, 1945 to 
Carl and Goldie (Hays) Strutt in Woodston, KS. She grew up in Woodston 
and graduated from Woodston High School with the Class of 1963. She then
 attended two years of college at Friends University in Wichita. Carleta
 married Jack Imel on January 9, 1965 in Hill City, KS. They were 
blessed with two sons: Douglas and Grady. 
In her earlier years, Carleta worked as a telephone operator in 
Woodston. She then worked at Beech Aircraft in Salina for a couple of 
years before moving to the Kansas City area where she worked as an 
administrator at a nursing home. In 2015 Carleta moved back to Woodston.
 She had a passion for Woodston and was on the City Council up to her 
passing. She created an organization call WOW (Women of Woodston) to 
revitalize the town of Woodston. Carleta’s strong faith in God led her 
to be involved in many organizations which allowed her to share her 
faith. Carleta enjoyed working in her garden, quilting, and family 
genealogy.
Carleta is survived by her husband Jack Imel of the home in 
Woodston; sons Douglas Imel of Alton, KS and Grady Imel and wife Alice 
of Coarsegold, CA; and one grandson, Matthew Imel, whom she was very 
proud of and who graduated from K-State University this past Saturday.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Goldie Strutt; brothers, James and Richard Strutt; and sister, Roberta Copley.
Carleta will be greatly missed by the countless lives she touched 
and by all who knew and loved her, but her life and memory will continue
 to have an impact for eternity. As a loving, caring mother, her family 
was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with 
her Lord, her legacy of love and kind caring ways, will live on in our 
hearts forever.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Woodson. There will be no 
visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to WOW (Women of Woodston) and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

Carleta Sue Imel

Donald Edward “Don” Miller passed away on December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, KS, at the age of 58. He was born on July 22, 
1961 to Kenneth C. Miller, Sr. and Vivian (Crespin) Miller in Corona, 
CA. Don attended grade school in San Diego, CA before moving to Stockton
 in 1972.


Don loved the country and driving down the creek with his best 
friend, Lynn “Bear” Miller and a cooler. He loved country music, and old
 westerns. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, canning, cooking, 
and shooting guns. He had a great recipe for hot pickles and salsa from 
his garden.  He took pride in his house and was always working to keep 
it nice. Most of all, Don loved to spend time with his family and 
grandkids who knew him as “Bubba”. 


Don is survived by his father Kenneth C. Miller, Sr.; daughters 
Jesica Kerr and husband Daniel of Stockton and Erin Miller of Stockton; 
son Gabriel Miller and wife Jessica of Dix, NE; brother Kenneth C. 
Miller, Jr. and wife Linda of Oceanside, CA; sister Addie Foster and 
husband Ed of Stockton; 7 grandchildren, Taigen Kerr, Aidyen Kerr, 
Josephine Miller, Evan Miller, Emerson Lowry, Camille Lowry, and Harper 
Lowry; and 6 nieces and nephews.


He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Miller.


A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 
pm at the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton. Burial will follow 
at the Bow Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 pm until 
8:00 pm with the family receiving friends and family 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 
at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Donald Miller Memorial 
Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 
1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Donald Edward “Don” Miller passed away on December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, KS, at the age of 58. He was born on July 22, 
1961 to Kenneth C. Miller, Sr. and Vivian (Crespin) Miller in Corona, 
CA. Don attended grade school in San Diego, CA before moving to Stockton
 in 1972.
Don loved the country and driving down the creek with his best 
friend, Lynn “Bear” Miller and a cooler. He loved country music, and old
 westerns. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, canning, cooking, 
and shooting guns. He had a great recipe for hot pickles and salsa from 
his garden. He took pride in his house and was always working to keep 
it nice. Most of all, Don loved to spend time with his family and 
grandkids who knew him as “Bubba”. 
Don is survived by his father Kenneth C. Miller, Sr.; daughters 
Jesica Kerr and husband Daniel of Stockton and Erin Miller of Stockton; 
son Gabriel Miller and wife Jessica of Dix, NE; brother Kenneth C. 
Miller, Jr. and wife Linda of Oceanside, CA; sister Addie Foster and 
husband Ed of Stockton; 7 grandchildren, Taigen Kerr, Aidyen Kerr, 
Josephine Miller, Evan Miller, Emerson Lowry, Camille Lowry, and Harper 
Lowry; and 6 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Miller.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 
pm at the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton. Burial will follow 
at the Bow Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 pm until 
8:00 pm with the family receiving friends and family 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 
at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Donald Miller Memorial 
Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 
1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Donald Edward 'Don' Miller

On April Fool's Day in 1931, Janis L. Deckert was born at home in a 
blinding snowstorm to William H. and Alta (Heyen) Dierking of Stafford, 
KS. Janis died peacefully in her sleep on December 14th, at 
her residence in Pittsburg after a long illness. She was an only child 
raised by loving parents and formed bonding friendships with neighboring
 farm children and cousins. She attended country grade school and 
graduated from Stafford High School in 1949. Janis then married her 
sweetheart, Dwayne Deckert and worked by his side on the family farm 
northwest of Pawnee Rock for 40 years. Together they raised two 
daughters, Rhonda Gayle and Sondra Lynn.

Janis spent many years teaching sewing and cooking to 4-H children 
and sewed hundreds of costumes, holiday outfits and wedding attire for 
family and friends. She was a member of Bergthal Mennonite Church of 
Pawnee Rock. In 1989, she and Dwayne moved to Great Bend and enjoyed 
many coffee and lunch outings and vacations with their friends. She 
joined the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend after their move.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwayne (2017)
 and daughter Rhonda (2011). She is survived by her daughter, Sondra 
Collins, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, and 4 great 
granddaughters.

Per Janis's wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation, however, a
 register book will be available to sign at Bryant Funeral Home 
Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th.
 A private graveside service is planned at Mennonite Memorial Cemetery 
in Pawnee Rock. The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of
 your choice or pay it forward by being kind to a neighbor. Bryant 
Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>On April Fool's Day in 1931, Janis L. Deckert was born at home in a 
blinding snowstorm to William H. and Alta (Heyen) Dierking of Stafford, 
KS. Janis died peacefully in her sleep on December 14th, at 
her residence in Pittsburg after a long illness. She was an only child 
raised by loving parents and formed bonding friendships with neighboring
 farm children and cousins. She attended country grade school and 
graduated from Stafford High School in 1949. Janis then married her 
sweetheart, Dwayne Deckert and worked by his side on the family farm 
northwest of Pawnee Rock for 40 years. Together they raised two 
daughters, Rhonda Gayle and Sondra Lynn.Janis spent many years teaching sewing and cooking to 4-H children 
and sewed hundreds of costumes, holiday outfits and wedding attire for 
family and friends. She was a member of Bergthal Mennonite Church of 
Pawnee Rock. In 1989, she and Dwayne moved to Great Bend and enjoyed 
many coffee and lunch outings and vacations with their friends. She 
joined the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend after their move.Janis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwayne (2017)
 and daughter Rhonda (2011). She is survived by her daughter, Sondra 
Collins, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, and 4 great 
granddaughters.Per Janis's wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation, however, a
 register book will be available to sign at Bryant Funeral Home 
Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th.
 A private graveside service is planned at Mennonite Memorial Cemetery 
in Pawnee Rock. The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of
 your choice or pay it forward by being kind to a neighbor. Bryant 
Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Janis L. Deckert

Shirley Ann Kraft, age 79, passed away on December 14, 2019 at the 
Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on January 6, 
1940 in Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Chris and Viola (Reynolds) 
Leterle.

She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Our Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Ness City, she worked as a telephone operator in Ness City, 
cooked for the Ness County Hospital and she worked in the Thrift Store 
at Fort Dodge Soldiers' Home. Shirley enjoyed going to the casino and 
playing Bingo and watching KU Basketball. On Friday November 21st, 1958,
 she married Hubert Kraft in Guymon, Oklahoma. He died on November 22, 
2019.

Survivors include three sons, Larry Kraft and his wife, Donna, of 
Ness City; Bill Kraft and his wife, Glenda, of Derby and Ray Kraft and 
his friend, Mary Werth, of Antonino; two sister, Frances Gabel and her 
husband, Harold Dean, and Carol Schwein and her husband, Danny, all of 
Ness City; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and 1 great 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Hubert Kraft; and two infant brothers.

Memorial service will be on Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

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 </figure>Shirley Ann Kraft, age 79, passed away on December 14, 2019 at the 
Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on January 6, 
1940 in Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Chris and Viola (Reynolds) 
Leterle.She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Our Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Ness City, she worked as a telephone operator in Ness City, 
cooked for the Ness County Hospital and she worked in the Thrift Store 
at Fort Dodge Soldiers' Home. Shirley enjoyed going to the casino and 
playing Bingo and watching KU Basketball. On Friday November 21st, 1958,
 she married Hubert Kraft in Guymon, Oklahoma. He died on November 22, 
2019.Survivors include three sons, Larry Kraft and his wife, Donna, of 
Ness City; Bill Kraft and his wife, Glenda, of Derby and Ray Kraft and 
his friend, Mary Werth, of Antonino; two sister, Frances Gabel and her 
husband, Harold Dean, and Carol Schwein and her husband, Danny, all of 
Ness City; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and 1 great 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Hubert Kraft; and two infant brothers.Memorial service will be on Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Kansas.Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Shirley Ann Kraft

Maxine Mira York Wilson, 97, died on Saturday December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays.  

She was born on May 29, 1922 at her 
Grandparents home north of Shields the first of three children of Henry 
Herman &amp; Alberta Olive (Brown) York.  She attended Fairview Public 
School #38 in Gove County north of Healy and then lived with her 
Grandparents Ford Albert &amp; Winnie Olive (Maxwell) Brown in Healy to 
attend high school and graduated with the Healy High School Class of 
1940. 

 She married Harold Archie Kenoyer on November 29, 1942 and this 
union was blessed with three children- Robert, Frances and Nancy.  
Archie died on July 22, 1950.  She later married Shelby W. Wilson on 
November 14, 1972.  They lived on the farm north of Healy.  They had a 
small band called the Lane County Dusters and played for many dances and
 other occasions.  Maxine loved playing the piano even thou she could 
not read a note of music, only playing by ear.  Shelby died on April 10,
 2005.  At that time she moved to Dighton where she stayed the rest of 
her life.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Healy, 
Past member of Healy Rural School Board and Healy Coop.  


She is survived by her 3 children- Robert F. (Pat) Kenoyer of Dighton, 
Frances Louise Ross of Ellis and Nancy Lee (Keith Dickey) Ratzlaff of 
Healy, Step-Son- Steve (Suzan) Wilson, Step-Daughter- Debi Ascarte, 7 
Grandchildren- Harold (Eileen) Anderson of Hays, Greg (Chelle) Anderson 
of Dighton, Bruce Schaben of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Doug (Shelley) 
Schaben of Ness City, Stephanie (Darren) Leonard of Garden City, Stacy 
(Damien) Ramirez of Ogden, Utah &amp; Julie Clouse, 10 
Great-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Brother- Dwight (Mary)
 York of Oakley, Step-Brother- Rex (Margaret) Wilson of Marion, 
Step-Sister- Amy Willis of Warsaw, Missouri, Sister-In-Law- Pam Jennison
 of Healy.  She is preceded in death by her Parents, Both Husbands, 
Great-Grandson- Joshua LaRock, Brother- Henry Forrest York, 2 
Step-Brothers- Dean Wilson &amp; Keith Wilson and 2 Step-Sisters- Delia 
Speer &amp; Janie Johnston.


Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday at United Methodist Church in
 Healy with Rev Bud Tuxhorn officiating.  Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Healy 
or J.O.Y. Center in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Friends may call 
from Noon to 8:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com            

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 </figure>Maxine Mira York Wilson, 97, died on Saturday December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays. She was born on May 29, 1922 at her 
Grandparents home north of Shields the first of three children of Henry 
Herman &amp; Alberta Olive (Brown) York. She attended Fairview Public 
School #38 in Gove County north of Healy and then lived with her 
Grandparents Ford Albert &amp; Winnie Olive (Maxwell) Brown in Healy to 
attend high school and graduated with the Healy High School Class of 
1940. She married Harold Archie Kenoyer on November 29, 1942 and this 
union was blessed with three children- Robert, Frances and Nancy. 
Archie died on July 22, 1950. She later married Shelby W. Wilson on 
November 14, 1972. They lived on the farm north of Healy. They had a 
small band called the Lane County Dusters and played for many dances and
 other occasions. Maxine loved playing the piano even thou she could 
not read a note of music, only playing by ear. Shelby died on April 10,
 2005. At that time she moved to Dighton where she stayed the rest of 
her life. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Healy, 
Past member of Healy Rural School Board and Healy Coop. 
She is survived by her 3 children- Robert F. (Pat) Kenoyer of Dighton, 
Frances Louise Ross of Ellis and Nancy Lee (Keith Dickey) Ratzlaff of 
Healy, Step-Son- Steve (Suzan) Wilson, Step-Daughter- Debi Ascarte, 7 
Grandchildren- Harold (Eileen) Anderson of Hays, Greg (Chelle) Anderson 
of Dighton, Bruce Schaben of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Doug (Shelley) 
Schaben of Ness City, Stephanie (Darren) Leonard of Garden City, Stacy 
(Damien) Ramirez of Ogden, Utah &amp; Julie Clouse, 10 
Great-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Brother- Dwight (Mary)
 York of Oakley, Step-Brother- Rex (Margaret) Wilson of Marion, 
Step-Sister- Amy Willis of Warsaw, Missouri, Sister-In-Law- Pam Jennison
 of Healy. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Both Husbands, 
Great-Grandson- Joshua LaRock, Brother- Henry Forrest York, 2 
Step-Brothers- Dean Wilson &amp; Keith Wilson and 2 Step-Sisters- Delia 
Speer &amp; Janie Johnston.
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday at United Methodist Church in
 Healy with Rev Bud Tuxhorn officiating. Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Healy 
or J.O.Y. Center in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from Noon to 8:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Maxine Mira York Wilson

Donald E. Taylor, 84, passed away December 14, 2019 at Country Living of Larned.

He was born September 3, 1935 in rural White Cloud, Kansas; the son 
of Fred and Helen Martin Taylor.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; he was a 
stockman and the Feedlot Manager at Pawnee Valley Feeders Hanston, Ks.

He was baptized in the Methodist Church and loved to hunt and fish. 
He graduated from Hiawatha High School and then from Kansas State 
University in 1958 with a bachelors in agriculture.

In 1953, he Married Geraldine Davis. They were married for 23 years 
then divorced. He married Kayla Williams in 1978, they were married for 
18 years, then divorced. He then married Alice Jo Coup in 2000, they 
were married for 16 years, and divorced in 2016,

Survivors include; two sons, Donald E. (Rita) Taylor Jr, Manhattan, 
Edward (Pam) Taylor, Burdett; two daughters, Susan (Emmett) Aistrup, 
Hanston, and Jody Taylor, Larned; a sister, Phyllis Taylor, Manhattan, 
eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a brother, Larry Taylor and a grandson, Chad Aistrup.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or 
Kansas Wildlife and Parks in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, 
KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald E. Taylor, 84, passed away December 14, 2019 at Country Living of Larned.He was born September 3, 1935 in rural White Cloud, Kansas; the son 
of Fred and Helen Martin Taylor.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; he was a 
stockman and the Feedlot Manager at Pawnee Valley Feeders Hanston, Ks.He was baptized in the Methodist Church and loved to hunt and fish. 
He graduated from Hiawatha High School and then from Kansas State 
University in 1958 with a bachelors in agriculture.In 1953, he Married Geraldine Davis. They were married for 23 years 
then divorced. He married Kayla Williams in 1978, they were married for 
18 years, then divorced. He then married Alice Jo Coup in 2000, they 
were married for 16 years, and divorced in 2016,Survivors include; two sons, Donald E. (Rita) Taylor Jr, Manhattan, 
Edward (Pam) Taylor, Burdett; two daughters, Susan (Emmett) Aistrup, 
Hanston, and Jody Taylor, Larned; a sister, Phyllis Taylor, Manhattan, 
eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; a brother, Larry Taylor and a grandson, Chad Aistrup.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date.Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or 
Kansas Wildlife and Parks in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, 
KS 67550.&nbsp;

Donald E. Taylor

Donald Herman Krug, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.

Don was born march 3, 
1937 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of six children born to Herman 
Alexander and Esther (Bitter) Krug.&nbsp; Don Grew up in Russell and 
graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1954.&nbsp; He then 
attended an Missouri Auctioneer School.&nbsp; Don served his country in the 
U.S. Army National Guard Reserves for six years.

Don was united in 
marriage to Sandra Holt on February 28, 1960 at the St. John Lutheran 
Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Bradley,
 Kerry and Charlene.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.

Don was a Farmer and 
Rancher in Russell most all of his life.&nbsp; He was an Auctioneer since 
1954, and owned Krug Auction and Reality.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. 
John Lutheran Church and served on Church Council.&nbsp; He was the Exalted 
Ruler in 1973 of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; He worked many years with 4-H 
clubs in Russell County.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards 
with family and friends, and traveling to Arizona.

Don’s surviving family 
include his wife of 59 years, Sandy of the home; sons, Bradley Allen 
Krug (Barbara of Russell, Kansas and Kerry Don Krug (Carol) of Russell, 
Kansas; daughter, Charlene Fae Rainey (Tony) of Russell, Kansas; 
brother, Monte Krug (Connie) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Joetta Hartman
 (Eldon) of Mesa, Arizona, Lois Davis (Jim) of Olathe, Kansas and Norma 
Branch (LeRoy) of Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn McEvoy.

Celebration of Don’s 
Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. John 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery 
in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, 
December 16, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with the
 family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial 
has been established with&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Donald Herman Krug, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.Don was born march 3, 
1937 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of six children born to Herman 
Alexander and Esther (Bitter) Krug.&nbsp; Don Grew up in Russell and 
graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1954.&nbsp; He then 
attended an Missouri Auctioneer School.&nbsp; Don served his country in the 
U.S. Army National Guard Reserves for six years.Don was united in 
marriage to Sandra Holt on February 28, 1960 at the St. John Lutheran 
Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Bradley,
 Kerry and Charlene.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.Don was a Farmer and 
Rancher in Russell most all of his life.&nbsp; He was an Auctioneer since 
1954, and owned Krug Auction and Reality.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. 
John Lutheran Church and served on Church Council.&nbsp; He was the Exalted 
Ruler in 1973 of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; He worked many years with 4-H 
clubs in Russell County.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards 
with family and friends, and traveling to Arizona.Don’s surviving family 
include his wife of 59 years, Sandy of the home; sons, Bradley Allen 
Krug (Barbara of Russell, Kansas and Kerry Don Krug (Carol) of Russell, 
Kansas; daughter, Charlene Fae Rainey (Tony) of Russell, Kansas; 
brother, Monte Krug (Connie) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Joetta Hartman
 (Eldon) of Mesa, Arizona, Lois Davis (Jim) of Olathe, Kansas and Norma 
Branch (LeRoy) of Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn McEvoy.Celebration of Don’s 
Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. John 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery 
in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, 
December 16, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with the
 family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial 
has been established with&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Herman Krug

Gertrude Lucille Slagle, age 87, passed away on December 14, 2019 at 
Cedar Village, Ness City. She was born on July 24, 1932 in Ness County 
the daughter of Clarence and Cecil (Davis) Whipple.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Stitch and 
Chatter Club both of Beeler. She worked as a volunteer at the Pratt 
Hospital and as a bookkeeper at the Beeler Coop. Gertrude married Floyd 
Slagle on July 29, 1951 in Ness City. He preceded her in death on July 
7, 1995.

Gertrude is survived by her son, Brent Slagle and his wife, Tina of 
Ness City; her daughter, Diana Higdon and her husband, Everett, of 
Pratt; three brothers, Ray Whipple and his wife, Joyce, Terry Whipple 
and his wife Kay, and Ned Whipple; three sisters, Rosie Johnston, Lois 
Mauch and her husband, John, and Peggy Young and her husband, Jeff; six 
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and four great-great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
 her son, Bradley Slagle, her brother, Earl Whipple, grandson, Nathan 
Slagle and great-great granddaughter, Laramie Jones.

Funeral service will be on December 18, 2019, 1:30 p.m. at the United
 Methodist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Buda Cemetery. 
Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 17, 
2019 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 – 8:00 
p.m.

Contributions may be made to Cedar Village or the Beeler United Methodist Church

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 </figure>Gertrude Lucille Slagle, age 87, passed away on December 14, 2019 at 
Cedar Village, Ness City. She was born on July 24, 1932 in Ness County 
the daughter of Clarence and Cecil (Davis) Whipple.She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Stitch and 
Chatter Club both of Beeler. She worked as a volunteer at the Pratt 
Hospital and as a bookkeeper at the Beeler Coop. Gertrude married Floyd 
Slagle on July 29, 1951 in Ness City. He preceded her in death on July 
7, 1995.Gertrude is survived by her son, Brent Slagle and his wife, Tina of 
Ness City; her daughter, Diana Higdon and her husband, Everett, of 
Pratt; three brothers, Ray Whipple and his wife, Joyce, Terry Whipple 
and his wife Kay, and Ned Whipple; three sisters, Rosie Johnston, Lois 
Mauch and her husband, John, and Peggy Young and her husband, Jeff; six 
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and four great-great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
 her son, Bradley Slagle, her brother, Earl Whipple, grandson, Nathan 
Slagle and great-great granddaughter, Laramie Jones.Funeral service will be on December 18, 2019, 1:30 p.m. at the United
 Methodist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Buda Cemetery. 
Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 17, 
2019 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 – 8:00 
p.m.Contributions may be made to Cedar Village or the Beeler United Methodist Church

Gertrude Lucille Slagle

William “Bill” A. Sanders, 78, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 
at his home in Hoxie surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 
3, 1941 in Ashland, KS to William Franklin and Susie Nellie (Stewart) 
Sanders.


Bill attended Commanche County schools in Coldwater, KS. He achieved
 his GED in 1985 from Colby Community College. Bill worked in road 
construction until moving to Hoxie, where he met the love of his life, 
Mary. He married Mary Kathern Bieker on July 1, 1961 at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. Bill was a Produce Manager for many 
stores and was also a volunteer Fireman for many years. He enjoyed 
playing cards in his younger years. Bill had a love for lighthouses and 
collected them for years. His Aunt Gertrude painted him a lighthouse at 
the age of 80 and his granddaughter, Erica Kinderknecht, colored him a 
lighthouse picture, and he treasured each of them very much.


Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susie 
Sanders; sisters, Wilma Webber and Janet Goldwater and great-grandson, 
Garret Richmeier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathern Sanders of 
the home; sons, Charles Sanders (Bernadette) of Wichita, KS and Daniel 
Sanders of Hoxie, KS; daughters, Debra Kinderknecht (Eric) of Hoxie, KS 
and Anna Richmeier (James) of Wakeeney, KS; 11 grandchildren: Jadrien 
Carson, James Richmeier (Kaitlyn, Raeschele Sanders, Justin Heikes 
(Emmy, Kayla Sanders (Shalina, Joey Richmeier, Austin Sanders, Brooke 
Sanders, Erica Kinderknecht, Marcus Sanders, and Nicole Sanders and 5 
great grandchildren: Rosa Lee Heikes, Paxytn Heikes, Rhieleigh Sanders, 
Braelynne Sanders, and Charles Luke Sanders.


Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances Cabrini 
Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 10:00
 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoxie. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 8:00 P.M., the family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M., with the Vigil Service starting at 7:00 P.M at Mickey-Leopold
 Funeral Home, Hoxie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 
William A. Sanders Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>William “Bill” A. Sanders, 78, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 
at his home in Hoxie surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 
3, 1941 in Ashland, KS to William Franklin and Susie Nellie (Stewart) 
Sanders.
Bill attended Commanche County schools in Coldwater, KS. He achieved
 his GED in 1985 from Colby Community College. Bill worked in road 
construction until moving to Hoxie, where he met the love of his life, 
Mary. He married Mary Kathern Bieker on July 1, 1961 at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. Bill was a Produce Manager for many 
stores and was also a volunteer Fireman for many years. He enjoyed 
playing cards in his younger years. Bill had a love for lighthouses and 
collected them for years. His Aunt Gertrude painted him a lighthouse at 
the age of 80 and his granddaughter, Erica Kinderknecht, colored him a 
lighthouse picture, and he treasured each of them very much.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susie 
Sanders; sisters, Wilma Webber and Janet Goldwater and great-grandson, 
Garret Richmeier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathern Sanders of 
the home; sons, Charles Sanders (Bernadette) of Wichita, KS and Daniel 
Sanders of Hoxie, KS; daughters, Debra Kinderknecht (Eric) of Hoxie, KS 
and Anna Richmeier (James) of Wakeeney, KS; 11 grandchildren: Jadrien 
Carson, James Richmeier (Kaitlyn, Raeschele Sanders, Justin Heikes 
(Emmy, Kayla Sanders (Shalina, Joey Richmeier, Austin Sanders, Brooke 
Sanders, Erica Kinderknecht, Marcus Sanders, and Nicole Sanders and 5 
great grandchildren: Rosa Lee Heikes, Paxytn Heikes, Rhieleigh Sanders, 
Braelynne Sanders, and Charles Luke Sanders.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances Cabrini 
Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 10:00
 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoxie. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 8:00 P.M., the family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M., with the Vigil Service starting at 7:00 P.M at Mickey-Leopold
 Funeral Home, Hoxie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 
William A. Sanders Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

William 'Bill' A. Sanders

Lifelong Wallace County resident Dale O. Samuelson passed away on December 9th, 2019, after a sudden and devastating illness.&nbsp;

Dale was born on May 24th, 1955 to L.O. “Sam” and Clemma Jean 
(Hickle) Samuelson in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated Wallace County 
High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended the Beloit 
Vocational School to study bricklaying/ masonry. As it was for father 
and brother, Rodney, trains were in his blood. He went to work for Union
 Pacific Railroad as a section man in 1975. In the spring of ’75 a 
tornado and flooding hit the Hoxie, KS area and Dale was a part of the 
crew sent to fix the tracks. Every morning the crew would eat breakfast 
at the Hoxie Lanes Café. This is where he met the love of his life, 
Julie Liester, she was their morning waitress. The family always loves 
to hear about how she finally had to ask him out and how in March of 
’76, when he asked what she wanted for her birthday, she took him to 
Shaw Jewelers and showed him. The couple were married on August 7th, 
1976 in an outdoor ceremony at the Liester residence in Hoxie, KS. While
 the ceremony itself only lasted seven and a half minutes, the marriage 
lasted 43 wonderful years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To this union, two daughters were born. Rebecca Jo in May of 1980 and
 Sunny Dale in July of 1982. In 1989 a third Daughter, Yvonne Marie, 
April of 1975, was added to the family and was a perfect fit. Dale 
adored his girls and spent hours upon hours with them and later on with 
his grandkids. He was a gem of a family man! A great Son, Husband, 
Brother, Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. His 
passing has been devastating to them all.&nbsp;

Dale worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. At the time of 
his retirement he was Section Foreman. Dale was a member of Masonic 
Lodge 417 in Sharon Springs, with a duel membership in the Wallace Lodge
 at Winona, as well as, his membership as a Shriner. He loved being a 
part of both organizations and spending time with his “Brothers”. Some 
of his favorite Lodge activities were participating in the parades in 
the local area, riding the motorcycles, along with riding with the local
 third graders to the Shrine Circus in Salina for the past 4 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale was on the Wallace County School Board during the 90’s and was instrumental in helping to get the new school built.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was a member of the Sharon Springs Golf Association and many days 
could be found “smacking a ball around” with his adored wife Julie, 
kids, grandkids, and many other golf buddies. He and Julie could also be
 found volunteering their time mowing the course, planting trees, 
flowers and pruning the established trees. He was very proud of how our 
volunteers maintained and ran the course. He was more than happy to be 
able to do his part.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale was also a long-time member of the Wallace County Pitch 
Association, where he was partners with his Dad for as long as Sam could
 play. Son-in-law, Don Henderson, then stepped in as Dale’s partner.&nbsp;

He loved spending time in the kitchen with Julie helping her cook, 
and getting Granddaughter, Vivian’s lunch ready every day, so that he 
could take it to her at &nbsp;the school. He also enjoyed bowling, gardening,
 helping with the Beautification Committee, the Visitors Bureau, the 
Fair Board and anywhere else he saw a place that he could be of 
service.&nbsp;

At the time of his death, Dale had been working part-time as a 
Maintenance man for Prairie Village Retirement Community, along with 
helping his best friend, Jon Voth, during harvest.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale is mourned by his wife, Julie; Daughters, Yvonne (Thom) Kirk of 
Strong City, KS; Rebecca Samuelson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sunny (Don) 
Henderson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sisters, Rona (Everett) Langdon, Sharon 
Springs, KS; Linda (David) Schroeder, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Rodney (Pam)
 Samuelson, Sidney, NE; Curtis (Judy) Samuelson, Littleton, CO. His 
beloved Grandchildren; Cody Kirk and Becca Baker of Cottonwood Falls, 
KS; Thomas (Taylor) Kirk of Emporia, KS, Randi (Jarrod) Glissman of Des 
Moines, IA; Ronnie and Dale Cloyd of Sharon Springs, KS; Helaina Krayca 
and Vivian Henderson of Sharon Springs, KS; and one great Granddaughter,
 Sage Kirk of Cottonwood Falls, KS. As well as, all of his nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dale was proceeded in death by 
his parents, Clemma Jean and L.O. Samuelson father-in-law, Clyde and 
mother-in-law, Iola Liester.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when times are gray. So, please don’t take my sunshine away.”&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lifelong Wallace County resident Dale O. Samuelson passed away on December 9th, 2019, after a sudden and devastating illness.&nbsp;Dale was born on May 24th, 1955 to L.O. “Sam” and Clemma Jean 
(Hickle) Samuelson in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated Wallace County 
High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended the Beloit 
Vocational School to study bricklaying/ masonry. As it was for father 
and brother, Rodney, trains were in his blood. He went to work for Union
 Pacific Railroad as a section man in 1975. In the spring of ’75 a 
tornado and flooding hit the Hoxie, KS area and Dale was a part of the 
crew sent to fix the tracks. Every morning the crew would eat breakfast 
at the Hoxie Lanes Café. This is where he met the love of his life, 
Julie Liester, she was their morning waitress. The family always loves 
to hear about how she finally had to ask him out and how in March of 
’76, when he asked what she wanted for her birthday, she took him to 
Shaw Jewelers and showed him. The couple were married on August 7th, 
1976 in an outdoor ceremony at the Liester residence in Hoxie, KS. While
 the ceremony itself only lasted seven and a half minutes, the marriage 
lasted 43 wonderful years.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union, two daughters were born. Rebecca Jo in May of 1980 and
 Sunny Dale in July of 1982. In 1989 a third Daughter, Yvonne Marie, 
April of 1975, was added to the family and was a perfect fit. Dale 
adored his girls and spent hours upon hours with them and later on with 
his grandkids. He was a gem of a family man! A great Son, Husband, 
Brother, Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. His 
passing has been devastating to them all.&nbsp;Dale worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. At the time of 
his retirement he was Section Foreman. Dale was a member of Masonic 
Lodge 417 in Sharon Springs, with a duel membership in the Wallace Lodge
 at Winona, as well as, his membership as a Shriner. He loved being a 
part of both organizations and spending time with his “Brothers”. Some 
of his favorite Lodge activities were participating in the parades in 
the local area, riding the motorcycles, along with riding with the local
 third graders to the Shrine Circus in Salina for the past 4 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was on the Wallace County School Board during the 90’s and was instrumental in helping to get the new school built.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the Sharon Springs Golf Association and many days 
could be found “smacking a ball around” with his adored wife Julie, 
kids, grandkids, and many other golf buddies. He and Julie could also be
 found volunteering their time mowing the course, planting trees, 
flowers and pruning the established trees. He was very proud of how our 
volunteers maintained and ran the course. He was more than happy to be 
able to do his part.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was also a long-time member of the Wallace County Pitch 
Association, where he was partners with his Dad for as long as Sam could
 play. Son-in-law, Don Henderson, then stepped in as Dale’s partner.&nbsp;He loved spending time in the kitchen with Julie helping her cook, 
and getting Granddaughter, Vivian’s lunch ready every day, so that he 
could take it to her at &nbsp;the school. He also enjoyed bowling, gardening,
 helping with the Beautification Committee, the Visitors Bureau, the 
Fair Board and anywhere else he saw a place that he could be of 
service.&nbsp;At the time of his death, Dale had been working part-time as a 
Maintenance man for Prairie Village Retirement Community, along with 
helping his best friend, Jon Voth, during harvest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale is mourned by his wife, Julie; Daughters, Yvonne (Thom) Kirk of 
Strong City, KS; Rebecca Samuelson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sunny (Don) 
Henderson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sisters, Rona (Everett) Langdon, Sharon 
Springs, KS; Linda (David) Schroeder, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Rodney (Pam)
 Samuelson, Sidney, NE; Curtis (Judy) Samuelson, Littleton, CO. His 
beloved Grandchildren; Cody Kirk and Becca Baker of Cottonwood Falls, 
KS; Thomas (Taylor) Kirk of Emporia, KS, Randi (Jarrod) Glissman of Des 
Moines, IA; Ronnie and Dale Cloyd of Sharon Springs, KS; Helaina Krayca 
and Vivian Henderson of Sharon Springs, KS; and one great Granddaughter,
 Sage Kirk of Cottonwood Falls, KS. As well as, all of his nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dale was proceeded in death by 
his parents, Clemma Jean and L.O. Samuelson father-in-law, Clyde and 
mother-in-law, Iola Liester.&nbsp;&nbsp;“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when times are gray. So, please don’t take my sunshine away.”&nbsp;

Dale O. Samuelson

Twila Mae Carter, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family.

Twila was born on April 20, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Pete and Teresa (Wittman) Vonfeldt.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1951.  After high school she received her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ernest L. Carter on April 18, 1953, in Salina, Kansas.  From this union Twila and Ernest were blessed with five children Barry, Jim, Debbie, Tamera and Mark.  She worked for the draft board for 3 years and the Social Security Administration for over 18 years and retired in 1996.  She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Russell.  She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and T.O.P.S..  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, gambling, cooking sewing and watching Wheel of Fortune and the Hallmark Channel on TV.  She also enjoyed working with the family during the Fourth of July at the Carter's Fireworks stand in Russell.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughters, Debbie Beck (Don) of Topeka, Kansas and Tamera Carter of Topeka, Kansas; sons, Barry Carter of Russell, Kansas, Jim Carter (Janie) of Russell, Kansas and Mark Carter (DeAnna) of Russell, Kansas; brother Don Vonfeldt of Russell, Kansas; sister Shirley Bellinder of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Jordan,  Ashley, Audrey, Julie (Chad, Megan and Quinn; and three great grandchildren, Avery, Adelyn  and Archer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest L. Carter on April 11, 2014, and grandson Joey Carter on June 17, 2018.

A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the mortuary.  A vigil and rosary will be held at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17th at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.  Memorials may be given to Daughters of Isabella and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Twila Mae Carter, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family.Twila was born on April 20, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Pete and Teresa (Wittman) Vonfeldt. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1951. After high school she received her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ernest L. Carter on April 18, 1953, in Salina, Kansas. From this union Twila and Ernest were blessed with five children Barry, Jim, Debbie, Tamera and Mark. She worked for the draft board for 3 years and the Social Security Administration for over 18 years and retired in 1996. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Russell. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and T.O.P.S.. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, gambling, cooking sewing and watching Wheel of Fortune and the Hallmark Channel on TV. She also enjoyed working with the family during the Fourth of July at the Carter's Fireworks stand in Russell. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her daughters, Debbie Beck (Don) of Topeka, Kansas and Tamera Carter of Topeka, Kansas; sons, Barry Carter of Russell, Kansas, Jim Carter (Janie) of Russell, Kansas and Mark Carter (DeAnna) of Russell, Kansas; brother Don Vonfeldt of Russell, Kansas; sister Shirley Bellinder of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley, Audrey, Julie (Chad, Megan and Quinn; and three great grandchildren, Avery, Adelyn and Archer.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest L. Carter on April 11, 2014, and grandson Joey Carter on June 17, 2018.A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the mortuary. A vigil and rosary will be held at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17th at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. Memorials may be given to Daughters of Isabella and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Twila Mae Carter

Diana Dale Sabatka was born on August 18th 1943 and died Wednesday, 
December 11th 2019 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS after her 
long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. Diana (Dani) is a Kansas native 
born in Colby and raised in Brewster. Diana was the daughter of Dale and
 Vivian Kauffman and has two siblings; Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.


Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka while 
living in McDonald, KS while owning and running the Copper Penny. They 
married on April 8th 1989 and settled down on a small farm northwest of 
Atwood.


Outside of being a business owner, Dani enjoyed the farm life and filled
 her days with baking, sewing and crafts and was an amazing painter. But
 most of all, she loved spending time with grandchildren. She is 
survived by her husband Craig Sabatka, sister Debi Page, brother Byron 
Kauffman, daughters Clarissa Kopriva, Tiffany Palmer, son Bradly Sack, 
seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will be deeply 
missed.  


Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. 
John’s Catholic Church, Beardsley, KS, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. 
Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church 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>Diana Dale Sabatka was born on August 18th 1943 and died Wednesday, 
December 11th 2019 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS after her 
long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. Diana (Dani) is a Kansas native 
born in Colby and raised in Brewster. Diana was the daughter of Dale and
 Vivian Kauffman and has two siblings; Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.
Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka while 
living in McDonald, KS while owning and running the Copper Penny. They 
married on April 8th 1989 and settled down on a small farm northwest of 
Atwood.
Outside of being a business owner, Dani enjoyed the farm life and filled
 her days with baking, sewing and crafts and was an amazing painter. But
 most of all, she loved spending time with grandchildren. She is 
survived by her husband Craig Sabatka, sister Debi Page, brother Byron 
Kauffman, daughters Clarissa Kopriva, Tiffany Palmer, son Bradly Sack, 
seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will be deeply 
missed. 
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. 
John’s Catholic Church, Beardsley, KS, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. 
Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Diana Dale Sabatka

Warren Larry Billips, 64, of Oakley, died Thursday, December 12, 2019. 
He was born February 1, 1955, in Hill City, KS, to Eldon and Leora 
(Cutting) Billips. He was a graduate of Hill City High School, followed 
by four years of service in the United States Air Force. On January 22, 
1983, he married Rita Goetz. Warren enjoyed family time, hunting, 
fishing, snow skiing, KU basketball, pinochle, and pampering his canine 
and feline pets. Warren was employed by KDOT in Oakley.


He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.


He is survived by his wife, Rita Billips, of Oakley, KS., sister Judy 
(Richard) Durham, Palisade, NE., brother Gary (Deb) Billips, Grand 
Island, NE., Janet (Ray) Schmidtberger, Ellis, KS., mother-in-law Mary 
Goetz, Salina, KS., sister-in-law Barb (Cain) Hiner, Salina, KS., 
brother-in-law Joe (Laurie) Goetz, Hoyt, KS., brother-in-law Ernie 
(Michelle) Goetz, Minneapolis, KS., and numerous nieces and nephews.


The family will receive friends from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 
December 19, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary in Oakley, KS. Memorials are 
suggested to the Humane Society and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Warren Larry Billips, 64, of Oakley, died Thursday, December 12, 2019. 
He was born February 1, 1955, in Hill City, KS, to Eldon and Leora 
(Cutting) Billips. He was a graduate of Hill City High School, followed 
by four years of service in the United States Air Force. On January 22, 
1983, he married Rita Goetz. Warren enjoyed family time, hunting, 
fishing, snow skiing, KU basketball, pinochle, and pampering his canine 
and feline pets. Warren was employed by KDOT in Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Billips, of Oakley, KS., sister Judy 
(Richard) Durham, Palisade, NE., brother Gary (Deb) Billips, Grand 
Island, NE., Janet (Ray) Schmidtberger, Ellis, KS., mother-in-law Mary 
Goetz, Salina, KS., sister-in-law Barb (Cain) Hiner, Salina, KS., 
brother-in-law Joe (Laurie) Goetz, Hoyt, KS., brother-in-law Ernie 
(Michelle) Goetz, Minneapolis, KS., and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 
December 19, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary in Oakley, KS. Memorials are 
suggested to the Humane Society and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Warren Larry Billips

Charlene V. (Gamble) Roll passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 
Redbud Village Nursing Care in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 90. She
 was born on January 26, 1929, in Hunnewell, Kansas to the late Charles 
E. and Ollie (Bridges) Gamble. Charlene graduated from South Haven High 
School in South Haven, Kansas and on October 22, 1949, she was united in
 marriage to Dale Roll in Winfield, Kansas. She and Dale owned and 
operated Roll Tank Service for 38 years. They were blessed with a 
daughter, Dalene.


Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. When 
she wasn’t busy working, she enjoyed quilting, crafting, and hanging out
 with the morning coffee group. But the most important people in her 
life were her family.


Charlene is survived by her granddaughter, Michele Cozart and 
husband Craig of Olathe; niece, Treva Younie; and great-grandchildren, 
Peyton and Regyn Cozart.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ollie Gamble; 
husband, Dale Roll; sisters, Cora Hobaugh and Helen Tinsman; brothers, 
Garland and Archie Gamble; and daughter, Dalene Erwin.


Charlene was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and 
unconditional love. She will be greatly missed. Until we see her again 
in her eternal home, she will live forever in our hearts.


A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the 
Baptist Church in Plainville starting at 10 A.M. Inurnment will follow 
at the Plainville City Cemetery.


Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice 
or Rooks County Hospital and sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Charlene V. (Gamble) Roll passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 
Redbud Village Nursing Care in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 90. She
 was born on January 26, 1929, in Hunnewell, Kansas to the late Charles 
E. and Ollie (Bridges) Gamble. Charlene graduated from South Haven High 
School in South Haven, Kansas and on October 22, 1949, she was united in
 marriage to Dale Roll in Winfield, Kansas. She and Dale owned and 
operated Roll Tank Service for 38 years. They were blessed with a 
daughter, Dalene.
Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. When 
she wasn’t busy working, she enjoyed quilting, crafting, and hanging out
 with the morning coffee group. But the most important people in her 
life were her family.
Charlene is survived by her granddaughter, Michele Cozart and 
husband Craig of Olathe; niece, Treva Younie; and great-grandchildren, 
Peyton and Regyn Cozart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ollie Gamble; 
husband, Dale Roll; sisters, Cora Hobaugh and Helen Tinsman; brothers, 
Garland and Archie Gamble; and daughter, Dalene Erwin.
Charlene was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and 
unconditional love. She will be greatly missed. Until we see her again 
in her eternal home, she will live forever in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the 
Baptist Church in Plainville starting at 10 A.M. Inurnment will follow 
at the Plainville City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice 
or Rooks County Hospital and sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home.

Charlene V. (Gamble) Roll

Ann Tien, daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen was born 
on January 29, 1940 in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on December 11, 
2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 79 years.

Ann was baptized and confirmed at the Prairie View Reformed Church.&nbsp; 
She graduated from the Prairie View High School with the class of 58’.&nbsp; 
She then attended Fort Hays State and earned her elementary education 
degree.&nbsp; She taught in Almena and Prairie View schools.

She was united in marriage to Henry J. Tien on December 27, 1960 in 
Prairie View, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four sons; Scott, 
Curtis, Steven and Kent. &nbsp;She was a dedicated mother first and foremost;
 she decided to stay at home and embraced every moment with them.&nbsp; She 
especially loved her role as Grandma.

Other than being involved with her children and grandchildren’s 
activities, she spent her time tending to her flowers, gardening and 
could not miss a KU Jayhawk Basketball game.&nbsp; She also served at the 
Prairie View Community Center since its inception, volunteered at the 
Prairie View Library and was an active member of the Luctor Christian 
Reformed Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on December 17, 2007, her parents and a daughter-in-law, Patty.

Survivors include four sons, Scott, Steven and Kent and wife, Ashlee 
of Prairie View and Curtis and wife, Heidi of Dry Ridge, KY; 9 
grandchildren, Trevor, Brady, Amber, Caden, C.J., Aaron, Sierra and 
Haylee&nbsp;Tien and Cydnee Rider; and 1 great grandson, Rhett Tien.

She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2019
 in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Luctor Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or Prairie View Community Center.

Mrs. Tien will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

<figure>
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 </figure>Ann Tien, daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen was born 
on January 29, 1940 in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on December 11, 
2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 79 years.Ann was baptized and confirmed at the Prairie View Reformed Church.&nbsp; 
She graduated from the Prairie View High School with the class of 58’.&nbsp; 
She then attended Fort Hays State and earned her elementary education 
degree.&nbsp; She taught in Almena and Prairie View schools.She was united in marriage to Henry J. Tien on December 27, 1960 in 
Prairie View, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four sons; Scott, 
Curtis, Steven and Kent. &nbsp;She was a dedicated mother first and foremost;
 she decided to stay at home and embraced every moment with them.&nbsp; She 
especially loved her role as Grandma.Other than being involved with her children and grandchildren’s 
activities, she spent her time tending to her flowers, gardening and 
could not miss a KU Jayhawk Basketball game.&nbsp; She also served at the 
Prairie View Community Center since its inception, volunteered at the 
Prairie View Library and was an active member of the Luctor Christian 
Reformed Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on December 17, 2007, her parents and a daughter-in-law, Patty.Survivors include four sons, Scott, Steven and Kent and wife, Ashlee 
of Prairie View and Curtis and wife, Heidi of Dry Ridge, KY; 9 
grandchildren, Trevor, Brady, Amber, Caden, C.J., Aaron, Sierra and 
Haylee&nbsp;Tien and Cydnee Rider; and 1 great grandson, Rhett Tien.She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2019
 in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Luctor Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or Prairie View Community Center.Mrs. Tien will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Ann Tien

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 </figure>Lifelong Wallace County resident Dale O. Samuelson passed away on December 9th, 2019, after a sudden and devastating illness.&nbsp;Dale was born on May 24th, 1955 to L.O. “Sam” and Clemma Jean 
(Hickle) Samuelson in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated Wallace County 
High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended the Beloit 
Vocational School to study bricklaying/ masonry. As it was for father 
and brother, Rodney, trains were in his blood. He went to work for Union
 Pacific Railroad as a section man in 1975. In the spring of ’75 a 
tornado and flooding hit the Hoxie, KS area and Dale was a part of the 
crew sent to fix the tracks. Every morning the crew would eat breakfast 
at the Hoxie Lanes Café. This is where he met the love of his life, 
Julie Liester, she was their morning waitress. The family always loves 
to hear about how she finally had to ask him out and how in March of 
’76, when he asked what she wanted for her birthday, she took him to 
Shaw Jewelers and showed him. The couple were married on August 7th, 
1976 in an outdoor ceremony at the Liester residence in Hoxie, KS. While
 the ceremony itself only lasted seven and a half minutes, the marriage 
lasted 43 wonderful years.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union, two daughters were born. Rebecca Jo in May of 1980 and
 Sunny Dale in July of 1982. In 1989 a third Daughter, Yvonne Marie, 
April of 1975, was added to the family and was a perfect fit. Dale 
adored his girls and spent hours upon hours with them and later on with 
his grandkids. He was a gem of a family man! A great Son, Husband, 
Brother, Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. His 
passing has been devastating to them all.&nbsp;Dale worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. At the time of 
his retirement he was Section Foreman. Dale was a member of Masonic 
Lodge 417 in Sharon Springs, with a duel membership in the Wallace Lodge
 at Winona, as well as, his membership as a Shriner. He loved being a 
part of both organizations and spending time with his “Brothers”. Some 
of his favorite Lodge activities were participating in the parades in 
the local area, riding the motorcycles, along with riding with the local
 third graders to the Shrine Circus in Salina for the past 4 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was on the Wallace County School Board during the 90’s and was instrumental in helping to get the new school built.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the Sharon Springs Golf Association and many days 
could be found “smacking a ball around” with his adored wife Julie, 
kids, grandkids, and many other golf buddies. He and Julie could also be
 found volunteering their time mowing the course, planting trees, 
flowers and pruning the established trees. He was very proud of how our 
volunteers maintained and ran the course. He was more than happy to be 
able to do his part.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was also a long-time member of the Wallace County Pitch 
Association, where he was partners with his Dad for as long as Sam could
 play. Son-in-law, Don Henderson, then stepped in as Dale’s partner.&nbsp;He loved spending time in the kitchen with Julie helping her cook, 
and getting Granddaughter, Vivian’s lunch ready every day, so that he 
could take it to her at &nbsp;the school. He also enjoyed bowling, gardening,
 helping with the Beautification Committee, the Visitors Bureau, the 
Fair Board and anywhere else he saw a place that he could be of 
service.&nbsp;At the time of his death, Dale had been working part-time as a 
Maintenance man for Prairie Village Retirement Community, along with 
helping his best friend, Jon Voth, during harvest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale is mourned by his wife, Julie; Daughters, Yvonne (Thom) Kirk of 
Strong City, KS; Rebecca Samuelson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sunny (Don) 
Henderson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sisters, Rona (Everett) Langdon, Sharon 
Springs, KS; Linda (David) Schroeder, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Rodney (Pam)
 Samuelson, Sidney, NE; Curtis (Judy) Samuelson, Littleton, CO. His 
beloved Grandchildren; Cody Kirk and Becca Baker of Cottonwood Falls, 
KS; Thomas (Taylor) Kirk of Emporia, KS, Randi (Jarrod) Glissman of Des 
Moines, IA; Ronnie and Dale Cloyd of Sharon Springs, KS; Helaina Krayca 
and Vivian Henderson of Sharon Springs, KS; and one great Granddaughter,
 Sage Kirk of Cottonwood Falls, KS. As well as, all of his nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dale was proceeded in death by 
his parents, Clemma Jean and L.O. Samuelson father-in-law, Clyde and 
mother-in-law, Iola Liester.&nbsp;&nbsp;“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when times are gray. So, please don’t take my sunshine away.”&nbsp;

Clara K. Suppes, 93, Hays, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.

She was born Sept. 6, 1926 in St. 
Peter, Kansas to John and Mary (Rohleder) Gerstner.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Collyer High School in 1945.&nbsp; On April 28, 1947, she was united in 
marriage to Wendelin J. Suppes.&nbsp;&nbsp; They celebrated over 52 years of 
marriage before he preceded her in death on December 4, 1999.

She was a member of Immaculate Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church and lifetime member of Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She
 was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and retired from Wal-Mart
 after working as a cashier for eight years.&nbsp; Clara was an amazing 
seamstress, baked delicious cinnamon rolls and chocolate pies, was very 
sociable and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; She was kind, compassionate, very 
giving, hard-working, and a selfless provider.&nbsp; She was devout Catholic,
 and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughters, Mary 
Ann Peterson (Peter) of Vancouver, WA; Geneva Brungardt of Storm Lake, 
IA; and Annette Suppes of Salina, KS; five step-grandsons Tim Brungardt 
(Lynn, Jerry Brungardt (Jennifer, Mike Brungardt (Cathy, Tom 
Brungardt, Jim Brungardt (Jenny) and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wendelin, son-in-law Jerry Brungardt, and three grandchildren Gwen, Katie, and Tony.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be at
 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary 
will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30pm conducted by 
Bishop John Brungardt of the Diocese of Dodge City, all at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Clara Suppes family for Clara’s 
favorite charities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Clara may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Clara K. Suppes, 93, Hays, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.She was born Sept. 6, 1926 in St. 
Peter, Kansas to John and Mary (Rohleder) Gerstner.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Collyer High School in 1945.&nbsp; On April 28, 1947, she was united in 
marriage to Wendelin J. Suppes.&nbsp;&nbsp; They celebrated over 52 years of 
marriage before he preceded her in death on December 4, 1999.She was a member of Immaculate Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church and lifetime member of Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She
 was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and retired from Wal-Mart
 after working as a cashier for eight years.&nbsp; Clara was an amazing 
seamstress, baked delicious cinnamon rolls and chocolate pies, was very 
sociable and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; She was kind, compassionate, very 
giving, hard-working, and a selfless provider.&nbsp; She was devout Catholic,
 and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.Survivors include her daughters, Mary 
Ann Peterson (Peter) of Vancouver, WA; Geneva Brungardt of Storm Lake, 
IA; and Annette Suppes of Salina, KS; five step-grandsons Tim Brungardt 
(Lynn, Jerry Brungardt (Jennifer, Mike Brungardt (Cathy, Tom 
Brungardt, Jim Brungardt (Jenny) and their families.She was preceded in death by her husband Wendelin, son-in-law Jerry Brungardt, and three grandchildren Gwen, Katie, and Tony.Mass of the Christian Burial will be at
 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary 
will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30pm conducted by 
Bishop John Brungardt of the Diocese of Dodge City, all at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Clara Suppes family for Clara’s 
favorite charities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Clara may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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