The angels called Clifford James Werth 
home on December 12, 2019. He was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on 
September 7, 1933 to Rudolph and Irene (Zimmerman) Werth. He resided at 
Via Christi with his wife Helen.

Clifford married the love of his life 
“the girl from Hays” Helen Frances Braun at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
in Hays on October 6, 1952. They had 67 beautiful years of marriage and 
were blessed with six children: Robert Werth (Silvana, James Werth 
(Susan, Dick Werth (Kay, Dave Werth (Debbie, Tim Werth (Sandee) and 
Kay Gottschalk (Gene). Sixteen grandchildren: Aaron Gottschalk (Julie, 
Clint Gottschalk (Cristan, Brandon Werth (Amanda, Erica Bittel 
(Brett, Travis Werth, Holly Gottschalk, Amy Evans (Dave, Matt Werth 
(Jen, Shelly Werth, Cory Werth, Kelsey Bailey (Sam, Tyler Werth, 
Preston Werth (Macy Ziegler, Austin Werth (Adiba Matin, Collin Werth 
and Tanner Werth. Ten great-grandchildren: Eleanor and Frances Bittel, 
Sadie and Connor Werth, Bladyn and Bodhi Werth, Charles and Patrick 
Evans, Trinity Gottschalk, Emmett Bailey, and two step 
great-grandchildren, Lydia and Uriah Hoag.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Werth and wife Carrie, and a sister Nancy Ingle.

Dad was our best friend, mentor, and 
champion. He left a legacy of how to work hard and make time for fun. In
 1968 he opened Hays Car and Truck Alignment. After many successful 
years, he retired and began traveling. Fishing, having fun at his lake 
house with his best cousins for 22 years then spilled over to 20 plus 
years as winter snowbirds. Golfing and deep-sea fishing became his new 
winter sports. Visiting the casinos was also a favorite pastime. Many 
good times were also spent watching the KC Royals and the Jayhawks.

Most important was his faith in God and
 love of family. Clifford was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Parish and the Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council #6984.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday, and from 9:00 
am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm, a parish vigil
 service will be at 6:30, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 
7:00, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials in memory of 
Cliff may be made to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories
 of Cliff may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>The angels called Clifford James Werth 
home on December 12, 2019. He was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on 
September 7, 1933 to Rudolph and Irene (Zimmerman) Werth. He resided at 
Via Christi with his wife Helen.Clifford married the love of his life 
“the girl from Hays” Helen Frances Braun at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
in Hays on October 6, 1952. They had 67 beautiful years of marriage and 
were blessed with six children: Robert Werth (Silvana, James Werth 
(Susan, Dick Werth (Kay, Dave Werth (Debbie, Tim Werth (Sandee) and 
Kay Gottschalk (Gene). Sixteen grandchildren: Aaron Gottschalk (Julie, 
Clint Gottschalk (Cristan, Brandon Werth (Amanda, Erica Bittel 
(Brett, Travis Werth, Holly Gottschalk, Amy Evans (Dave, Matt Werth 
(Jen, Shelly Werth, Cory Werth, Kelsey Bailey (Sam, Tyler Werth, 
Preston Werth (Macy Ziegler, Austin Werth (Adiba Matin, Collin Werth 
and Tanner Werth. Ten great-grandchildren: Eleanor and Frances Bittel, 
Sadie and Connor Werth, Bladyn and Bodhi Werth, Charles and Patrick 
Evans, Trinity Gottschalk, Emmett Bailey, and two step 
great-grandchildren, Lydia and Uriah Hoag.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Werth and wife Carrie, and a sister Nancy Ingle.Dad was our best friend, mentor, and 
champion. He left a legacy of how to work hard and make time for fun. In
 1968 he opened Hays Car and Truck Alignment. After many successful 
years, he retired and began traveling. Fishing, having fun at his lake 
house with his best cousins for 22 years then spilled over to 20 plus 
years as winter snowbirds. Golfing and deep-sea fishing became his new 
winter sports. Visiting the casinos was also a favorite pastime. Many 
good times were also spent watching the KC Royals and the Jayhawks.Most important was his faith in God and
 love of family. Clifford was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Parish and the Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council #6984.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday, and from 9:00 
am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm, a parish vigil
 service will be at 6:30, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 
7:00, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials in memory of 
Cliff may be made to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories
 of Cliff may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Clifford James Werth

Longtime Hays resident Florence 
Eleanor (Tichenor) Fellers passed away in Overland Park, Kansas on 
December 13, 2019. &nbsp;Born in Fairport, Kansas on November 10, 1916 to 
Robert Enos and Edna (Dillingham) Tichenor, Florence was the last to 
survive eight siblings.&nbsp;

Florence, a member of the Hays Arts 
Council, was known up to her 90’s as a local pastel, ink, and watercolor
 artist who held shows locally as well as Arizona and Colorado. As a 
member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, she participated in
 Naomi Circle. &nbsp;She was also a member of Ivanhoe Federated Women’s Club,
 Buckeye Community Club, PEO, Eastern Star, and Sewing Club.&nbsp;

Florence was a graduate of Hays High 
School and attended Fort Hays State College. She married Edmond Ellis 
Fellers (deceased) on March 28, 1936, moving to their home north of Hays
 at the Higher View Dairy, where she lived on the same dairy, cattle, 
and grain farm for 73 years. &nbsp;Five children were born, Barbara Young 
(deceased, J. Douglas Fellers (deceased, Virginia Lee Fellers 
(deceased) Elizabeth (Beth) Britton (Tucson, Arizona) and Edmond Fellers
 (Betsy) (Naples, Florida). &nbsp;Mrs. Fellers is survived by grandchildren; 
Tyler Fellers, Kimberly Marquardt, Jennifer Wonderly, Katie Timm, Tonya 
Packard, R. Dean Packard, Richard Young, Jennie Morgan and Jay Daniel, 
Jeff, Jason and Josh Fellers.&nbsp;She had 20 great grandchildren and 2 
great-great grandchildren. &nbsp;Two sisters-in-law, Arloa (Dean) and Helen 
(George) Tichenor survive her. Daughter-in-law, Pam Fellers, lives in 
Hays.&nbsp;Paula Young, granddaughter, predeceased Florence.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life Service for 
Florence will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hays at 
11:00 am on Saturday December 21, 2019. &nbsp;Please join the family for a 
reception at the church immediately following the memorial services. 
&nbsp;Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Allen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions in Florence’s name can be made to the First 
United Methodist Church of Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Longtime Hays resident Florence 
Eleanor (Tichenor) Fellers passed away in Overland Park, Kansas on 
December 13, 2019. &nbsp;Born in Fairport, Kansas on November 10, 1916 to 
Robert Enos and Edna (Dillingham) Tichenor, Florence was the last to 
survive eight siblings.&nbsp;Florence, a member of the Hays Arts 
Council, was known up to her 90’s as a local pastel, ink, and watercolor
 artist who held shows locally as well as Arizona and Colorado. As a 
member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, she participated in
 Naomi Circle. &nbsp;She was also a member of Ivanhoe Federated Women’s Club,
 Buckeye Community Club, PEO, Eastern Star, and Sewing Club.&nbsp;Florence was a graduate of Hays High 
School and attended Fort Hays State College. She married Edmond Ellis 
Fellers (deceased) on March 28, 1936, moving to their home north of Hays
 at the Higher View Dairy, where she lived on the same dairy, cattle, 
and grain farm for 73 years. &nbsp;Five children were born, Barbara Young 
(deceased, J. Douglas Fellers (deceased, Virginia Lee Fellers 
(deceased) Elizabeth (Beth) Britton (Tucson, Arizona) and Edmond Fellers
 (Betsy) (Naples, Florida). &nbsp;Mrs. Fellers is survived by grandchildren; 
Tyler Fellers, Kimberly Marquardt, Jennifer Wonderly, Katie Timm, Tonya 
Packard, R. Dean Packard, Richard Young, Jennie Morgan and Jay Daniel, 
Jeff, Jason and Josh Fellers.&nbsp;She had 20 great grandchildren and 2 
great-great grandchildren. &nbsp;Two sisters-in-law, Arloa (Dean) and Helen 
(George) Tichenor survive her. Daughter-in-law, Pam Fellers, lives in 
Hays.&nbsp;Paula Young, granddaughter, predeceased Florence.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life Service for 
Florence will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hays at 
11:00 am on Saturday December 21, 2019. &nbsp;Please join the family for a 
reception at the church immediately following the memorial services. 
&nbsp;Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Allen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions in Florence’s name can be made to the First 
United Methodist Church of Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Florence Eleanor (Tichenor) Fellers

Twila Mae Carter, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.

Twila Mae Carter, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.

Twila Mae Carter


				Evelyn Mary Kopriva Freeburn was born on October 16, 1926 in rural 
Hill County near Abbott, Texas to Vinc and Amalie Ruzijcka Urbanovsky. 
She died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas 
at the age of 93.


She was the third of four children, and had one brother and two sisters.
 At a very young age, she and her family survived the total destruction 
of their home by a tornado. The family later moved to a farm closer to 
Abbott. There, she attended grade school and perfected the English 
language as Czech was spoken at home. After school, she helped with the 
cotton and tobacco farming.


Her early teen years were spent working as a home domestic helper and 
then as a clerk in department and 5&amp;10 stores in Waco and Hillsboro.
 She boarded a train every day to get to her jobs.


In the early years of WWII, she responded to a request in a local 
Catholic newspaper for correspondence with Catholic soldiers. She began 
writing to John Kopriva from Ludell, Kansas, who was stationed in Texas 
and also a Czech. They met for the first time just before he received 
orders to the South Pacific. He returned in January of 1946, and they 
were married in May. They moved to the Kopriva family farm north of 
Atwood. To this union five girls and two boys were born. She kept busy 
sewing dresses for the girls, helping with 4-H projects, tending a large
 flower and vegetable garden, and serving as president of the Altar 
Society for their rural parish. 


After the children were grown, she worked at the grocery store in 
Atwood, and drove a rural school bus route. She and John frequently 
enjoyed dances and playing cards with friends. John passed away in 
August of 1975. She continued to live on the farm until she met Merle 
Freeburn of McCook, Nebraska through Parents Without Partners. They 
lived in McCook when she gardened and tended her many bird feeders while
 working a grocery store, a bakery, and lastly at Alco, retiring at age 
70. Merle passed away in 1995.


Evelyn taught herself to play the organ, sang in church choirs, and 
loved watching the New York Yankees and Nascar racing. Matt Kenseth is 
still her favorite driver. She loved to tell about her family connection
 to Willie Nelson, as they shared the same childhood hometown. 


She entered Hilltop Lodge in Beloit in November 2015, and enjoyed bingo,
 music, and church activities, as well as going out to the beauty shop.


In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; 
sister, Marie Matula and husband Robert; brother-in-law, Bernard Lenart;
 sister-in-law, Bettye Urbanovsky; father-in-law, Joseph Kopriva; 
sisters-in-law, Mary Oborny, Agnes Sramek and husband Lewis, Theresa 
Blanding and husband Lloyd, Anne Gaspar and husband Julius, Lillian Kidd
 and husband John; brother-in-law, Paul Kopriva; son-in-law, Daniel 
Marazon; and granddaughter, Jennifer Marazon.


She is survived by her sister, Helen Lenart of Texas; sister-in-law, 
Julia Kopriva of Atwood; children, Beth and John Duden of Beloit, John 
Kopriva of Atwood, Margo Marazon of Ohio, Mary and Mike Chervenka of 
Woodbridge, VA, Joe Kopriva of Ludell, Pam of Beloit, Dee and Dick Hazen
 of Salina; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
friends.


Rosary is 12:30 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 
December 14, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. Burial will 
take place in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Memorials are suggested
 to St. John’s Catholic Church, Beloit or Sts. Cyril &amp; Methodius 
Cemetery Fund. 

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				Evelyn Mary Kopriva Freeburn was born on October 16, 1926 in rural 
Hill County near Abbott, Texas to Vinc and Amalie Ruzijcka Urbanovsky. 
She died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas 
at the age of 93.
She was the third of four children, and had one brother and two sisters.
 At a very young age, she and her family survived the total destruction 
of their home by a tornado. The family later moved to a farm closer to 
Abbott. There, she attended grade school and perfected the English 
language as Czech was spoken at home. After school, she helped with the 
cotton and tobacco farming.
Her early teen years were spent working as a home domestic helper and 
then as a clerk in department and 5&amp;10 stores in Waco and Hillsboro.
 She boarded a train every day to get to her jobs.
In the early years of WWII, she responded to a request in a local 
Catholic newspaper for correspondence with Catholic soldiers. She began 
writing to John Kopriva from Ludell, Kansas, who was stationed in Texas 
and also a Czech. They met for the first time just before he received 
orders to the South Pacific. He returned in January of 1946, and they 
were married in May. They moved to the Kopriva family farm north of 
Atwood. To this union five girls and two boys were born. She kept busy 
sewing dresses for the girls, helping with 4-H projects, tending a large
 flower and vegetable garden, and serving as president of the Altar 
Society for their rural parish. 
After the children were grown, she worked at the grocery store in 
Atwood, and drove a rural school bus route. She and John frequently 
enjoyed dances and playing cards with friends. John passed away in 
August of 1975. She continued to live on the farm until she met Merle 
Freeburn of McCook, Nebraska through Parents Without Partners. They 
lived in McCook when she gardened and tended her many bird feeders while
 working a grocery store, a bakery, and lastly at Alco, retiring at age 
70. Merle passed away in 1995.
Evelyn taught herself to play the organ, sang in church choirs, and 
loved watching the New York Yankees and Nascar racing. Matt Kenseth is 
still her favorite driver. She loved to tell about her family connection
 to Willie Nelson, as they shared the same childhood hometown. 
She entered Hilltop Lodge in Beloit in November 2015, and enjoyed bingo,
 music, and church activities, as well as going out to the beauty shop.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; 
sister, Marie Matula and husband Robert; brother-in-law, Bernard Lenart;
 sister-in-law, Bettye Urbanovsky; father-in-law, Joseph Kopriva; 
sisters-in-law, Mary Oborny, Agnes Sramek and husband Lewis, Theresa 
Blanding and husband Lloyd, Anne Gaspar and husband Julius, Lillian Kidd
 and husband John; brother-in-law, Paul Kopriva; son-in-law, Daniel 
Marazon; and granddaughter, Jennifer Marazon.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Lenart of Texas; sister-in-law, 
Julia Kopriva of Atwood; children, Beth and John Duden of Beloit, John 
Kopriva of Atwood, Margo Marazon of Ohio, Mary and Mike Chervenka of 
Woodbridge, VA, Joe Kopriva of Ludell, Pam of Beloit, Dee and Dick Hazen
 of Salina; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
friends.
Rosary is 12:30 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 
December 14, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. Burial will 
take place in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Memorials are suggested
 to St. John’s Catholic Church, Beloit or Sts. Cyril &amp; Methodius 
Cemetery Fund.

Evelyn Freeburn

Diana Dale Sabatka, 76, of Atwood, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at
 Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS, after a long fight with 
dementia. Diana, known as Dani, was a Kansas native. She was born August
 18, 1943, in Colby, grew up in Brewster and graduated from Brewster 
High School. Dani was the daughter of Dale and Vivian Kauffman and has 
two surviving siblings, Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.


Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka, in 
McDonald, KS. Craig and Dani married and lived their lives on a small 
farm northwest of Atwood, KS.


Dani leaves behind her husband Craig; three children, Clarissa Pina, 
Tiffany Palmer and Bradley Sack; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by friends and family.


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, 76, of Atwood, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at
 Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS, after a long fight with 
dementia. Diana, known as Dani, was a Kansas native. She was born August
 18, 1943, in Colby, grew up in Brewster and graduated from Brewster 
High School. Dani was the daughter of Dale and Vivian Kauffman and has 
two surviving siblings, Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.
Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka, in 
McDonald, KS. Craig and Dani married and lived their lives on a small 
farm northwest of Atwood, KS.
Dani leaves behind her husband Craig; three children, Clarissa Pina, 
Tiffany Palmer and Bradley Sack; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by friends and family.
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

Rosemary Kraus, age 92, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 16, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hays First United Methodist Church.

A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Rosemary Kraus, age 92, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 16, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hays First United Methodist Church.A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Rosemary Kraus

Estella R. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away December 11, 
2019, at Good Samaritan Society in Hays, KS. She was born on April 23, 
1945, to Elmer and Ethel (Morgan) Boese, the youngest of their 6 
children. Estella graduated from Alexander High School.

Estella married Vernon Wittman on July 23, 1965 and together they had 4 children; Connie, Richard, Scott and Donnie.

She later married Allen Miller on October 2, 1987 in Alexander, KS. 
Together, she and Allen farmed in the Ransom and WaKeeney area until 
retirement, at which point they moved to WaKeeney. Estella was a 
homemaker, and she also worked for many years as a Certified Nursing 
Assistant, serving her community and taking care of several elderly 
ladies in their homes. Estella enjoyed compiling genealogy the 
old-fashioned way, and kept extensive records dating far back in her 
family history.

Estella is survived by her loving husband, Allen Miller; sons Richard
 (Yolanda) Wittman of Holyoke, CO and Scott Wittman of Wiley, CO; 
daughters Connie Nelson of Wichita, KS, Julie (J.R.) Mauch of Ness City,
 KS, and Jeannie (Peter) Westby of Pelican Rapids, MN; 13 grandchildren;
 3 great-grandchildren; and brother Roger (Judy) Boese of California.

Estella was preceded in death by both parents; son Donnie Wittman; 
Granddaughter Faith Westby; brothers Henry Swartz, Bert Swartz, and 
Wayne Boese; sisters Hazel Scheuerman and Erma Stegman.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 
Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney with Pastor Monty Roths officiating. 
Burial will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego Recreation 
Commission or the Ronald McDonald House. Donations may be sent to 
Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Estella R. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away December 11, 
2019, at Good Samaritan Society in Hays, KS. She was born on April 23, 
1945, to Elmer and Ethel (Morgan) Boese, the youngest of their 6 
children. Estella graduated from Alexander High School.Estella married Vernon Wittman on July 23, 1965 and together they had 4 children; Connie, Richard, Scott and Donnie.She later married Allen Miller on October 2, 1987 in Alexander, KS. 
Together, she and Allen farmed in the Ransom and WaKeeney area until 
retirement, at which point they moved to WaKeeney. Estella was a 
homemaker, and she also worked for many years as a Certified Nursing 
Assistant, serving her community and taking care of several elderly 
ladies in their homes. Estella enjoyed compiling genealogy the 
old-fashioned way, and kept extensive records dating far back in her 
family history.Estella is survived by her loving husband, Allen Miller; sons Richard
 (Yolanda) Wittman of Holyoke, CO and Scott Wittman of Wiley, CO; 
daughters Connie Nelson of Wichita, KS, Julie (J.R.) Mauch of Ness City,
 KS, and Jeannie (Peter) Westby of Pelican Rapids, MN; 13 grandchildren;
 3 great-grandchildren; and brother Roger (Judy) Boese of California.Estella was preceded in death by both parents; son Donnie Wittman; 
Granddaughter Faith Westby; brothers Henry Swartz, Bert Swartz, and 
Wayne Boese; sisters Hazel Scheuerman and Erma Stegman.Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 
Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney with Pastor Monty Roths officiating. 
Burial will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego Recreation 
Commission or the Ronald McDonald House. Donations may be sent to 
Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Estella R. Miller

Opal (Beougher) Zimmerman, 84, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away 
December 12, 2019, with her family by her side in Quinter, Kansas at the
 Gove County Long Term Care Facility. She was born on October 1, 1935, 
in Grinnell Kansas to Gael and Mary Beougher. She graduated in 1953 from
 Grinnell High School and played the clarinet in the band. She graduated
 from Fort Hays State University majoring in Business.

Opal married Fabian Zimmerman on August 30, 1955, in Grinnell, KS. 
She had the longest running business in Quinter (51 years, Zimmerman 
Agency Tax Services before retiring at the age of 82. Fabian and Opal 
farmed south of Quinter and owned the Rustic Inn restaurant for many 
years. Many customers enjoyed her cooking and her awesome cinnamon 
rolls. Her interests included her family, bingo, traveling, selling her 
handmade items in craft shows, and going to casinos to play the slot 
machines. Opal was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW 
Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in WaKeeney, 
and the Sacred Heart Altar Society in Park, KS.

Opal is survived by her two sons, Alan Zimmerman of Quinter, KS and 
Steven (Robin) Zimmerman of Cheney, KS; five daughters, Connie Albin of 
Quinter, KS, Betty (Jerry) Pelzel of Salina, KS, Brenda Ikenberry of St.
 Louis, MO, JoAnn (Duane) Williams of Topeka, KS, and Lois (Greg) Mans 
of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Donna
 (Chuck) Spath of Grand Junction, CO; and brothers, Ken Beougher of Bird
 City, KS, John (Mary) Beougher of Pierre, SD, and Max (Dee) Beougher of
 Denver, CO.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Zimmerman; her 
mother and father, Mary and Gael Beougher; brother Virgil Beougher; and 
son-in-law, Ed Albin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gove County 
Medical Center Long-Term Care Facility in Quinter Kansas, the Kansas 
Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, or masses in her honor at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 
directly following the visitation with Father Don Zimmerman officiating.
 Burial will follow at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.

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 </figure>Opal (Beougher) Zimmerman, 84, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away 
December 12, 2019, with her family by her side in Quinter, Kansas at the
 Gove County Long Term Care Facility. She was born on October 1, 1935, 
in Grinnell Kansas to Gael and Mary Beougher. She graduated in 1953 from
 Grinnell High School and played the clarinet in the band. She graduated
 from Fort Hays State University majoring in Business.Opal married Fabian Zimmerman on August 30, 1955, in Grinnell, KS. 
She had the longest running business in Quinter (51 years, Zimmerman 
Agency Tax Services before retiring at the age of 82. Fabian and Opal 
farmed south of Quinter and owned the Rustic Inn restaurant for many 
years. Many customers enjoyed her cooking and her awesome cinnamon 
rolls. Her interests included her family, bingo, traveling, selling her 
handmade items in craft shows, and going to casinos to play the slot 
machines. Opal was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW 
Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in WaKeeney, 
and the Sacred Heart Altar Society in Park, KS.Opal is survived by her two sons, Alan Zimmerman of Quinter, KS and 
Steven (Robin) Zimmerman of Cheney, KS; five daughters, Connie Albin of 
Quinter, KS, Betty (Jerry) Pelzel of Salina, KS, Brenda Ikenberry of St.
 Louis, MO, JoAnn (Duane) Williams of Topeka, KS, and Lois (Greg) Mans 
of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Donna
 (Chuck) Spath of Grand Junction, CO; and brothers, Ken Beougher of Bird
 City, KS, John (Mary) Beougher of Pierre, SD, and Max (Dee) Beougher of
 Denver, CO.Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Zimmerman; her 
mother and father, Mary and Gael Beougher; brother Virgil Beougher; and 
son-in-law, Ed Albin.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gove County 
Medical Center Long-Term Care Facility in Quinter Kansas, the Kansas 
Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, or masses in her honor at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 
directly following the visitation with Father Don Zimmerman officiating.
 Burial will follow at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.

Opal (Beougher) Zimmerman

Christopher Ryan Goetz, 36, died 
Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. 
Chris was born August 16, 1983 in Topeka, Kansas to Clinton Goetz and 
Michelle (Murphy) Gonzalez.


Chris moved to Garden City at a young age where he has lived since.  He 
married Samantha Wilson and together they have two sons. His greatest 
joys in life were his children and spending time with them.  If not with
 his children he could be found playing video games. 


Chris is survived by his parents- Clinton Goetz and Michelle Gonzalez; 2
 sons- Ryan Goetz and Jayce Goetz; their Mother- Samantha Wilson; 
Step-children- Abigail Sammelman and Tierra Sammelman; Grandmother- 
Betty Goetz; Best Friend- Brian (Vanessa) Hahn.  He is preceded in death
 by his Grandfather- Ronnie Goetz and Grandmother- Colleen Murphy.


There will be no calling hours. A private family service will take place
 at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chris Goetz 
Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, 412 N. 7th
 Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846.            
            
                           

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 </figure>Christopher Ryan Goetz, 36, died 
Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. 
Chris was born August 16, 1983 in Topeka, Kansas to Clinton Goetz and 
Michelle (Murphy) Gonzalez.
Chris moved to Garden City at a young age where he has lived since. He 
married Samantha Wilson and together they have two sons. His greatest 
joys in life were his children and spending time with them. If not with
 his children he could be found playing video games. 
Chris is survived by his parents- Clinton Goetz and Michelle Gonzalez; 2
 sons- Ryan Goetz and Jayce Goetz; their Mother- Samantha Wilson; 
Step-children- Abigail Sammelman and Tierra Sammelman; Grandmother- 
Betty Goetz; Best Friend- Brian (Vanessa) Hahn. He is preceded in death
 by his Grandfather- Ronnie Goetz and Grandmother- Colleen Murphy.
There will be no calling hours. A private family service will take place
 at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chris Goetz 
Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, 412 N. 7th
 Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Christopher Ryan Goetz

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

Jim was born November 5, 1947 in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris 
and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He graduated from Norton High School in 
Norton.&nbsp; He then entered into the United States Army.

Upon his return, he met and married Vergie Albert in 1978 at Howard, 
KS.&nbsp; To this union one son was born, Justin.&nbsp; The couple later divorced.

Jim began trucking, working for Becker Trucking for many years, 
before purchasing his own trucks. &nbsp;He continued trucking until in 2003 
his health forced him into retirement.&nbsp; He had moved to Kirwin in 1997, 
from southeast Kansas, hoping during his retirement he could enjoy 
fishing and hunting in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fishing was his passion, he was known
 locally as “Catfish”.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett; sister, 
Shirley; niece, Sheila Holloway; and 2 nephews, Martin Gretzchel and 
Randy Hazlett.

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

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

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

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

Kirwin resident James Lee Hunter passed away at his home in Kirwin on December 7, 2019 at the age of 72.Jim was born November 5, 1947 in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris 
and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He graduated from Norton High School in 
Norton.&nbsp; He then entered into the United States Army.Upon his return, he met and married Vergie Albert in 1978 at Howard, 
KS.&nbsp; To this union one son was born, Justin.&nbsp; The couple later divorced.Jim began trucking, working for Becker Trucking for many years, 
before purchasing his own trucks. &nbsp;He continued trucking until in 2003 
his health forced him into retirement.&nbsp; He had moved to Kirwin in 1997, 
from southeast Kansas, hoping during his retirement he could enjoy 
fishing and hunting in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fishing was his passion, he was known
 locally as “Catfish”.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett; sister, 
Shirley; niece, Sheila Holloway; and 2 nephews, Martin Gretzchel and 
Randy Hazlett.Survivors include his son, Justin Hunter and wife, Melissa Bryant of 
Winfield, KS; a grandson, Trey Bryant; two brothers, Jerald Hunter of 
Lincoln, NE and Bob Hunter of Kirwin, KS; two sisters, Sharon Oliva of 
Stockton, KS and Elizabeth Hazlett of Goose Creek, N.C.; and numerous 
Nieces and Nephews.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 
19th, 2019 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with 
Pastor Chris Davis officiating.Friends may sign the book on Wednesday, December 18th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel.Memorials have been established to the James Lee Hunter Memorial Fund.

James Lee Hunter

Shirley Ann (Blue) Barnhart, age 75, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Goodland Regional Medical.&nbsp;

Shirley was born October 9, 1944 to Purl Millard and Jessie Lydia 
(Dymond) Blue in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in 
Goodland.&nbsp;

Shirley worked for the Goodland School District, 1980 to 1984 as a 
second-grade teacher’s aide, 1984 to 1986 a paraprofessional at Grant 
Junior High and she drove a school bus.&nbsp; For 28 years, Shirley worked at
 the State of Kansas Department of Transportation Weight Station as a 
Motor Carrier Inspector II, she retired December 8, 2012.&nbsp;

Shirley was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed sewing,
 dabbled in genealogy and spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Preceding her in death are her grandparents and parents; ex-husband, Maurice; and grandson, Nathan Barnhart.&nbsp;

She is survived by her son, Bradley (Mary) of St. Francis, KS; son, 
Jack (Wendi) of Colby, KS; daughter, Dee Anna Barnhart of Goodland, KS; 
daughter, Polly (Jerry) Norris of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Ricki and 
Joel (Krista) Base; Jakalyn Glover and Joshua Barnhart; sister, Marie 
Blue Hevner Kleine of Gulf Breeze, FL.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Shirley Ann (Blue) Barnhart, age 75, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Goodland Regional Medical.&nbsp;Shirley was born October 9, 1944 to Purl Millard and Jessie Lydia 
(Dymond) Blue in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in 
Goodland.&nbsp;Shirley worked for the Goodland School District, 1980 to 1984 as a 
second-grade teacher’s aide, 1984 to 1986 a paraprofessional at Grant 
Junior High and she drove a school bus.&nbsp; For 28 years, Shirley worked at
 the State of Kansas Department of Transportation Weight Station as a 
Motor Carrier Inspector II, she retired December 8, 2012.&nbsp;Shirley was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed sewing,
 dabbled in genealogy and spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Preceding her in death are her grandparents and parents; ex-husband, Maurice; and grandson, Nathan Barnhart.&nbsp;She is survived by her son, Bradley (Mary) of St. Francis, KS; son, 
Jack (Wendi) of Colby, KS; daughter, Dee Anna Barnhart of Goodland, KS; 
daughter, Polly (Jerry) Norris of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Ricki and 
Joel (Krista) Base; Jakalyn Glover and Joshua Barnhart; sister, Marie 
Blue Hevner Kleine of Gulf Breeze, FL.&nbsp; &nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Shirley-Barnhart">HERE</a> for service details.

Shirley Ann (Blue) Barnhart

Longtime Goodland resident James Robert “Jim” Baird, 78, passed 
away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home in Goodland.

Jim was born in rural Rawlins County, KS on August 9, 1941, to Bob and
 Pauline Baird.&nbsp; He attended Brewster schools 1st through 12th grades 
and graduated in 1959.&nbsp; Jim married Carolyn “Sue” Baird on January 24, 
1959, and then moved to Hays, KS where he attended Fort Hays State 
University and graduated in 1963.

On August 7, 1963, his two twin sons Perry and Larry Baird were born,
 two days before his 22nd birthday.&nbsp; One year later, the family moved to
 Bazine, KS where Jim worked for the Farmers Coop for ten years as a 
bookkeeper.&nbsp; In the summer of 1974, they moved back to the Brewster area
 and lived on the Floyd
Finley farm where Jim had several different jobs including working at 
the Coop in Brewster, working for farmers and teaching school at the 
Goodland Christian School.&nbsp; In 1986, he and Sue moved to Ozark, Arkansas
 where they both worked for Citadel Bible College until the end of 1987,
 when they then moved to their current home in Goodland.&nbsp; Again Jim 
worked different jobs including teaching and working for farmers.

Some of his passions were taking trips to camp or on vacation, 
fishing, spending time with family, listening to Gaither Homecoming 
videos, shopping at Walmart and working Sudoku puzzles.

Jim put his trust in Jesus to be his Savior in August of 1974 and 
went on to become a godly man who loved to read his Bible, pray for the 
needs of others, serve God through church, sharing his faith, taking 
kids to Bible camp, teaching and giving generously whenever possible, 
especially in support of missions work.&nbsp; He and Sue made several trips 
to Mexico to visit their son Larry, his wife Lilia and their family to 
enjoy family time and encourage them in their ministry endeavors.&nbsp; Jim 
and Sue also held Bible memory club in their home and later, invested 
his life in prayer ministry.

While he wasn’t a musician, he loved to sing and enjoyed good music 
whenever it was played.&nbsp; He liked to watch old movies and tinker in his 
garage.&nbsp; More recently, he has really enjoyed playing with his 
great-grandchildren, and over the past few weeks, he was surrounded by 
his adoring family enjoying sweet fellowship with them.&nbsp; He will be 
greatly missed, but because of his faith in Jesus Christ, we know he is 
in heaven with the Lord.

Preceding him in death were his parents Bob and Pauline Baird; his 
brother Perry Rae Baird, and his sister Dorothy Janette Davis.

Surviving family includes his wife Sue of Goodland; sons Perry 
(Terry) Baird of Goodland, Larry (Lilia) Baird of Zacatecas, Mexico; 
grandchildren Benjamin Baird, Katie Holm, Aaron (Liliana) Baird, Julia 
(Matt) Wahl, Melissa (Alex) Jacobo, and Isaac (Rachel) Baird.&nbsp; He also 
had 8 great grandchildren; Lucas, Madilynn, Lincoln, Adam, Raea, Ruby, 
Maleny and Aleia.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland resident James Robert “Jim” Baird, 78, passed 
away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home in Goodland.Jim was born in rural Rawlins County, KS on August 9, 1941, to Bob and
 Pauline Baird.&nbsp; He attended Brewster schools 1st through 12th grades 
and graduated in 1959.&nbsp; Jim married Carolyn “Sue” Baird on January 24, 
1959, and then moved to Hays, KS where he attended Fort Hays State 
University and graduated in 1963.On August 7, 1963, his two twin sons Perry and Larry Baird were born,
 two days before his 22nd birthday.&nbsp; One year later, the family moved to
 Bazine, KS where Jim worked for the Farmers Coop for ten years as a 
bookkeeper.&nbsp; In the summer of 1974, they moved back to the Brewster area
 and lived on the Floyd
Finley farm where Jim had several different jobs including working at 
the Coop in Brewster, working for farmers and teaching school at the 
Goodland Christian School.&nbsp; In 1986, he and Sue moved to Ozark, Arkansas
 where they both worked for Citadel Bible College until the end of 1987,
 when they then moved to their current home in Goodland.&nbsp; Again Jim 
worked different jobs including teaching and working for farmers.Some of his passions were taking trips to camp or on vacation, 
fishing, spending time with family, listening to Gaither Homecoming 
videos, shopping at Walmart and working Sudoku puzzles.Jim put his trust in Jesus to be his Savior in August of 1974 and 
went on to become a godly man who loved to read his Bible, pray for the 
needs of others, serve God through church, sharing his faith, taking 
kids to Bible camp, teaching and giving generously whenever possible, 
especially in support of missions work.&nbsp; He and Sue made several trips 
to Mexico to visit their son Larry, his wife Lilia and their family to 
enjoy family time and encourage them in their ministry endeavors.&nbsp; Jim 
and Sue also held Bible memory club in their home and later, invested 
his life in prayer ministry.While he wasn’t a musician, he loved to sing and enjoyed good music 
whenever it was played.&nbsp; He liked to watch old movies and tinker in his 
garage.&nbsp; More recently, he has really enjoyed playing with his 
great-grandchildren, and over the past few weeks, he was surrounded by 
his adoring family enjoying sweet fellowship with them.&nbsp; He will be 
greatly missed, but because of his faith in Jesus Christ, we know he is 
in heaven with the Lord.Preceding him in death were his parents Bob and Pauline Baird; his 
brother Perry Rae Baird, and his sister Dorothy Janette Davis.Surviving family includes his wife Sue of Goodland; sons Perry 
(Terry) Baird of Goodland, Larry (Lilia) Baird of Zacatecas, Mexico; 
grandchildren Benjamin Baird, Katie Holm, Aaron (Liliana) Baird, Julia 
(Matt) Wahl, Melissa (Alex) Jacobo, and Isaac (Rachel) Baird.&nbsp; He also 
had 8 great grandchildren; Lucas, Madilynn, Lincoln, Adam, Raea, Ruby, 
Maleny and Aleia.To God be the Glory.

James 'Jim' Baird

Opal Zimmerman, age 84, of Quinter, passed away Thursday, December 
12, 2019, at Gove County Medical Center, Long Term Care, Quinter.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Opal Zimmerman, age 84, of Quinter, passed away Thursday, December 
12, 2019, at Gove County Medical Center, Long Term Care, Quinter.Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Opal Zimmerman

Benjamin J. Shaffer, 94, passed away December 12, 2019, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born on February 7, 1925, at Homewood, 
Kan., to William Arthur &amp; Hattie (Phinney) Shaffer. He married 
Florence Louise Bahr on November 26, 1952, at Olmitz. She died May 7, 
2016.

Ben was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose; VFW in Ness 
City, American Legion Post #152 in Ness City, and KIOGA. He was a 
cementer for Allied Cementing until he retired and then was a 
groundskeeper at Barton Community College. He enjoyed reading, auctions,
 garage sales and going to coffee with the Burger King gang. He 
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include, three sons, Kenneth Shaffer (Donna) of Great Bend,
 Tom Shaffer (Sue) of Wichita, and Dan Shaffer of St. John; six 
daughters, Linda Elliott (Thomas) of McPherson, Patsy Giangrosso 
(Charli) of Blue Springs, MO, Treva Goodman (Allen) of Hays, Cathy 
Shaffer of Hays, Laurie Logan (Buddy) of Clay Center, and Sharon Denney 
(Joe) of Great Bend; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, with one 
on the way; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Shaffer of Ottawa; and many 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, 
Florence L. Shaffer; two brothers, Bill and Cal; and five sisters, 
Georgia, Lois, Helen, Florence and Sarah.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. December 15, 2019 at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Dinh Hoang 
presiding. Interment will be in the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. 
Memorials are suggested to Quilts of Valor or Great Bend Senior Center, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Benjamin J. Shaffer, 94, passed away December 12, 2019, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born on February 7, 1925, at Homewood, 
Kan., to William Arthur &amp; Hattie (Phinney) Shaffer. He married 
Florence Louise Bahr on November 26, 1952, at Olmitz. She died May 7, 
2016.Ben was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose; VFW in Ness 
City, American Legion Post #152 in Ness City, and KIOGA. He was a 
cementer for Allied Cementing until he retired and then was a 
groundskeeper at Barton Community College. He enjoyed reading, auctions,
 garage sales and going to coffee with the Burger King gang. He 
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.Survivors include, three sons, Kenneth Shaffer (Donna) of Great Bend,
 Tom Shaffer (Sue) of Wichita, and Dan Shaffer of St. John; six 
daughters, Linda Elliott (Thomas) of McPherson, Patsy Giangrosso 
(Charli) of Blue Springs, MO, Treva Goodman (Allen) of Hays, Cathy 
Shaffer of Hays, Laurie Logan (Buddy) of Clay Center, and Sharon Denney 
(Joe) of Great Bend; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, with one 
on the way; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Shaffer of Ottawa; and many 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, 
Florence L. Shaffer; two brothers, Bill and Cal; and five sisters, 
Georgia, Lois, Helen, Florence and Sarah.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. December 15, 2019 at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Dinh Hoang 
presiding. Interment will be in the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. 
Memorials are suggested to Quilts of Valor or Great Bend Senior Center, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Benjamin J. Shaffer

October 10, 1939
 -
 December 10, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

October 10, 1939
 -
 December 10, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Sherral Calvin Perkins

Louis G. Luetters, age 83, of Ransom, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Hays. He was born September 13, 1936 on the family farm in southern Trego County to Francis and Josephine (Hilmes) Luetters.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ransom High School. On November 22, 1960 he married Marcile Andres in Ransom.

Louis was a Cattleman and enjoyed working with livestock. He was a member and past president of the Ransom Farmers Co-Op, a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom and a 3rd degree Ransom council 2352 Knights of Columbus member.&nbsp; Louis also served his country in the US Army for two years.

He is survived by his wife, Marcile of Ransom; three sons, David Luetters (Carol) of Garden City, KS, Duane Luetters (Tari) of Ransom, KS and Daniel Luetters (Kristi) of Hays, KS; three brothers, John Luetters (Willa Sue) of Hutchinson, KS, Gene Luetters (Claudia) of Salina, KS and Jerome Luetters (Marilyn) of Hays, KS; four sisters, Rozanne Veeder of Dodge City, KS, Janice Houdshell (Wayne) of Dodge City, KS, Carolyn Maska (Jake) of Hays, KS and Linda Hess (Dennis) of Great Bend, KS; and seven grandchildren, Kyle Luetters, Rebecca Netherton, Dustin Luetters, Jody Reynolds, Ashlyn Luetters, Luke Luetters and Brett Luetters as well as five great grandchildren, Ben and Maeve Netherton, Nora Luetters, Paisley and Cooper Luetters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernon Luetters and Thomas Luetters and wife Ruth Luetters; a brother-in-law, Merton Veeder and a sister-in-law, Judy Luetters.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

A Rosary will be led by the Ransom Knights of Columbus at 10:30 AM Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to donors choice.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Louis G. Luetters, age 83, of Ransom, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Hays. He was born September 13, 1936 on the family farm in southern Trego County to Francis and Josephine (Hilmes) Luetters.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ransom High School. On November 22, 1960 he married Marcile Andres in Ransom.Louis was a Cattleman and enjoyed working with livestock. He was a member and past president of the Ransom Farmers Co-Op, a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom and a 3rd degree Ransom council 2352 Knights of Columbus member.&nbsp; Louis also served his country in the US Army for two years.He is survived by his wife, Marcile of Ransom; three sons, David Luetters (Carol) of Garden City, KS, Duane Luetters (Tari) of Ransom, KS and Daniel Luetters (Kristi) of Hays, KS; three brothers, John Luetters (Willa Sue) of Hutchinson, KS, Gene Luetters (Claudia) of Salina, KS and Jerome Luetters (Marilyn) of Hays, KS; four sisters, Rozanne Veeder of Dodge City, KS, Janice Houdshell (Wayne) of Dodge City, KS, Carolyn Maska (Jake) of Hays, KS and Linda Hess (Dennis) of Great Bend, KS; and seven grandchildren, Kyle Luetters, Rebecca Netherton, Dustin Luetters, Jody Reynolds, Ashlyn Luetters, Luke Luetters and Brett Luetters as well as five great grandchildren, Ben and Maeve Netherton, Nora Luetters, Paisley and Cooper Luetters.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernon Luetters and Thomas Luetters and wife Ruth Luetters; a brother-in-law, Merton Veeder and a sister-in-law, Judy Luetters.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.A Rosary will be led by the Ransom Knights of Columbus at 10:30 AM Saturday at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to donors choice.Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Louis G. Luetters

Prairie View resident Ann Tien passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 79.

She was born January 29, 1940 the daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen.

She was united in marriage to Henry Tien on December 27 1960 in Prairie View, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 17, 2007.

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; and 1 great grandchild.

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.

Prairie View resident Ann Tien passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 79.She was born January 29, 1940 the daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen.She was united in marriage to Henry Tien on December 27 1960 in Prairie View, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 17, 2007.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; and 1 great grandchild.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

Robert Thomas Berkheimer, 82, passed away December 11, 2019 in Oberlin, 
KS. He was born February 18, 1937 in Miller, Nebraska to Lee Cloyce 
(Jim) and Jennie Elnore Boyd Berkheimer. 


Bob graduated from Miller High School and then attended Kearney 
State Teachers College. He married Yukiko Segawa November 18, 1959 in 
Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Bob was a United States Army veteran, former 
general manager of the KOMC (more recently KSNK) television station in 
Oberlin. He also worked in sales for Newton Products and was a longtime 
school bus driver for the Oberlin Schools. Bob was active in the 
community as a member of the Golden Age Senior Center Board, Sappa Manor
 Housing Board and the USD #294 School Board.  He also helped with his 
wife’s daycare center, becoming another grandpa for many Oberlin 
children.  Bob was a faithful member of McCook Christian Church. He was 
an avid Nebraska fan, following both Husker football and basketball.


Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth and 
sister, Donna. He is survived by his wife, Yuki; two sons, Tom (Melissa)
 of Johnston, IA and Jim (Heather) of Rapid City, SD; and one daughter, 
Patricia (Lance) Dixon of Kingman, KS; grandchildren: Tyler, Ben 
(Elizabeth, Anna, Emily, Leah, Alyse, Cate and Grace, Mia and Chris; 
one great granddaughter, Emersyn. 


Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2019 at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Family visitation will precede the funeral 
from 9:00-11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the McCook Christian Church
 and the Golden Age Center, both in care of the funeral home. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Robert Thomas Berkheimer, 82, passed away December 11, 2019 in Oberlin, 
KS. He was born February 18, 1937 in Miller, Nebraska to Lee Cloyce 
(Jim) and Jennie Elnore Boyd Berkheimer. 
Bob graduated from Miller High School and then attended Kearney 
State Teachers College. He married Yukiko Segawa November 18, 1959 in 
Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Bob was a United States Army veteran, former 
general manager of the KOMC (more recently KSNK) television station in 
Oberlin. He also worked in sales for Newton Products and was a longtime 
school bus driver for the Oberlin Schools. Bob was active in the 
community as a member of the Golden Age Senior Center Board, Sappa Manor
 Housing Board and the USD #294 School Board. He also helped with his 
wife’s daycare center, becoming another grandpa for many Oberlin 
children. Bob was a faithful member of McCook Christian Church. He was 
an avid Nebraska fan, following both Husker football and basketball.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth and 
sister, Donna. He is survived by his wife, Yuki; two sons, Tom (Melissa)
 of Johnston, IA and Jim (Heather) of Rapid City, SD; and one daughter, 
Patricia (Lance) Dixon of Kingman, KS; grandchildren: Tyler, Ben 
(Elizabeth, Anna, Emily, Leah, Alyse, Cate and Grace, Mia and Chris; 
one great granddaughter, Emersyn. 
Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2019 at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Family visitation will precede the funeral 
from 9:00-11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the McCook Christian Church
 and the Golden Age Center, both in care of the funeral home. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Robert T. Berkheimer

John H. Cranston, 94, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. He was born on November 7, 1925 in rural Bazine, Kansas during a snow storm. He always told people it took three days for the doctor to make it through the snow to their rural farm. He was the son of Thomas &amp; Elva (Delaney) Cranston. He attended a small one room school in rural Ness County, Kansas from 1st through 8th grade. John graduated from Bazine High School in 1943 &amp; enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. After his military service he moved to California &amp; became a journeyman machinist with the Caterpillar Company. There in the San Francisco bay area he met his future wife Marjorie. On May 20, 1950 he married Marjorie Blanc in Reno, Nevada. They were blessed with two daughters, Deborah &amp; Linda. In 1959 John moved back to Kansas where he started his own custom harvesting business. After 35 years as a custom harvester he decided to retire from his custom harvesting route. However, custom harvest for people close to home, farm for relatives, mechanic, raise cattle &amp; drive cattle trucks for many years thereafter. John did not like to be idle for long. He always had something that needed fixed or mended on his small farm by Levant, KS. He named his little farm “Oleo Acres” which when asked about the name he would explain that he chose that name because it was a “cheaper spread”. After his wife passed away in 2004, his constant companion for the last 14 years has been his little dog Sally. They went everywhere together. John &amp; Sally enjoyed their weekly trips to the Colby Sale Barn to watch the livestock sell &amp; talk to everyone there. They also enjoyed their weekly trips to the grocery store, Orscheln’s &amp; Palace Drug Store as well as other businesses in Colby. John enjoyed visits from his eight grandchildren &amp; great grandchildren. He had a basket of toys that the younger great grandchildren would drag out &amp; play with each time they came to visit. He always had a dish of candy to share with them as well. He enjoyed humorous greeting cards from his grandchildren &amp; would proudly display them near his recliner for all to see. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marjorie; brothers Harold, Rex &amp; Lester &amp; sister Evelyn Duncan. He is survived by his two daughters Deborah (Richard) Robinson, of Hill City, KS; Linda (David) Pabst, of Colby, KS, sister, Ruth Cranston, San Pablo, CA; Sister-in-law Shirley Cranston, Colby his eight grandchildren: Melissa (Todd) Stramel, Colby, KS; Christy (Richard) Acheson, Windsor, CO; Ryan (Amy) Robinson, Lindsborg, KS; Julie (Mike) Zybko, Shawnee, KS; Kyle (Kendra) Robinson, Asheville, NC; Wyatt (Baley) Robinson, Kansas City, MO; Marie (Brad) Skolout, Levant, KS &amp; Karen(Toby) George, Haslet, TX &amp; twenty great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. Funeral service is 10:30 AM Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Mortuary with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

John Howard Cranston 

October 9, 1944 ~ December 10, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

October 9, 1944 ~ December 10, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

Shirley A. Barnhart

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

May 24, 1955 ~ December 9, 2019An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Dale-Samuelson">HERE</a> for service details.

Dale Orval Samuelson

Patricia Ann Young, 84, of Colby, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 
at Citizens Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1935, in Colby, 
KS, to E. A. (Neb) and Mary (Talbott) Swanson.


Patricia was a member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW 
Auxiliary 6882. She attended Colby Schools and graduated high school in 
1953. She attended Fort Hays State University completing a secretarial 
course in 1953. She then attended Denver University until her marriage 
to (Ralph) Dean Young on April 21, 1956. Pat grew up helping her parents
 run their business, the Cozy Cafe, and continued to do so until her 
parents’ retirement. Pat’s lifetime work revolved around restaurants and
 raising children.


No matter where it was that served coffee, Pat was a fixture around town
 and in the area, sharing stories and fun times with good friends, and 
strangers who would soon become her good friends. Pat was an avid 
musician who was born into a musical family. She enjoyed playing the 
piano and listening to all types of music, especially her weekly Bop 
Shop and polka programs. Over the years, she loved attending her 1953 
class reunions and monthly lunches with her classmates. Pat was a big 
NASCAR fan, even making a few special trips to the Kansas Speedway. She 
was an animal lover who had an endless stream of pets over her lifetime,
 often compliments of her veterinarian neighbor who always made sure she
 was informed about any homeless animal in the area.


Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Young. She is 
survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Young, Las Vegas, NV, Carla 
(William) Nash, Evanston, IL, Cynthia (Michael) Brown, Prairie Village, 
KS and Lisa (Shane) Moss, Stevensville, MT; grandchildren, Katie (Eddie 
)Lyon, Las Vegas, NV, Tommy (Jessica) Young, Morrow, OH, Nathan Vanatta,
 Colby, KS, Valerie (Ryan) Lucia, Carson City, NV, Derrick Sorensen, 
Colby, KS, Preston Jones (fiancé Emily Naes, Denver, CO and Jessica 
Moss, Skokie, IL; great grandchildren, Idalas Jensen, Regan Hughes, 
Joycelyn and Xander Lyon, Mathew and Kenneth Young and great-great 
grandchildren Kawika and Malakai Jensen.


As Pat cared for others throughout her life, she instilled that mindset 
in her family; during her last years at home and in senior care, Pat’s 
grandsons, Nathan and Derrick, lovingly and devotedly took care of 
grandma. The family would like to thank Brian Unruh for his gifted and 
compassionate medical expertise, along with the dedicated staff at 
Citizens Medical Center and Prairie Senior Living Complex.


Visitation is 9:00am Saturday, December 14, 2019, with Funeral Service 
at 10:00am at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS, with burial to follow at 
Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church,
 Prairie Museum of Art and History, or VFW Auxiliary 6882, 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>Patricia Ann Young, 84, of Colby, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 
at Citizens Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1935, in Colby, 
KS, to E. A. (Neb) and Mary (Talbott) Swanson.
Patricia was a member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW 
Auxiliary 6882. She attended Colby Schools and graduated high school in 
1953. She attended Fort Hays State University completing a secretarial 
course in 1953. She then attended Denver University until her marriage 
to (Ralph) Dean Young on April 21, 1956. Pat grew up helping her parents
 run their business, the Cozy Cafe, and continued to do so until her 
parents’ retirement. Pat’s lifetime work revolved around restaurants and
 raising children.
No matter where it was that served coffee, Pat was a fixture around town
 and in the area, sharing stories and fun times with good friends, and 
strangers who would soon become her good friends. Pat was an avid 
musician who was born into a musical family. She enjoyed playing the 
piano and listening to all types of music, especially her weekly Bop 
Shop and polka programs. Over the years, she loved attending her 1953 
class reunions and monthly lunches with her classmates. Pat was a big 
NASCAR fan, even making a few special trips to the Kansas Speedway. She 
was an animal lover who had an endless stream of pets over her lifetime,
 often compliments of her veterinarian neighbor who always made sure she
 was informed about any homeless animal in the area.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Young. She is 
survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Young, Las Vegas, NV, Carla 
(William) Nash, Evanston, IL, Cynthia (Michael) Brown, Prairie Village, 
KS and Lisa (Shane) Moss, Stevensville, MT; grandchildren, Katie (Eddie 
)Lyon, Las Vegas, NV, Tommy (Jessica) Young, Morrow, OH, Nathan Vanatta,
 Colby, KS, Valerie (Ryan) Lucia, Carson City, NV, Derrick Sorensen, 
Colby, KS, Preston Jones (fiancé Emily Naes, Denver, CO and Jessica 
Moss, Skokie, IL; great grandchildren, Idalas Jensen, Regan Hughes, 
Joycelyn and Xander Lyon, Mathew and Kenneth Young and great-great 
grandchildren Kawika and Malakai Jensen.
As Pat cared for others throughout her life, she instilled that mindset 
in her family; during her last years at home and in senior care, Pat’s 
grandsons, Nathan and Derrick, lovingly and devotedly took care of 
grandma. The family would like to thank Brian Unruh for his gifted and 
compassionate medical expertise, along with the dedicated staff at 
Citizens Medical Center and Prairie Senior Living Complex.
Visitation is 9:00am Saturday, December 14, 2019, with Funeral Service 
at 10:00am at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS, with burial to follow at 
Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church,
 Prairie Museum of Art and History, or VFW Auxiliary 6882, sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Patricia Ann Young

August 04, 1995 - December 05, 2019


Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece and Friend to many.


She was born on August 04, 1995 to Nikki Padilla in Loveland, Colorado. 
 She passed away in Colby, Kansas on December 05, 2019.  She is survived
 by her mother Nikki Padilla and father Robbie Luna, of Rexford, Kansas;
 her sister Tabatha Carlson, of Milliken Colorado, her brother Tristan 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, and her sister Michelle Padilla and Wife
 Xanna, of Loveland Colorado; her grandparents Charles and Sharon 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Lee and Ruth Luna, of Rexford, 
Kansas; her fiancé Tray Brown, of Rexford, Kansas; her aunt Shawn Terrel
 and husband Randy, of Loveland, her uncle Chad, of Colby Kansas, her 
uncle Todd Carlson and wife Lisa, of Loveland, Colorado, her aunt Tonya,
 of Milliken, Colorado, her aunt Rachelle Dalton and husband Jay, of 
Lake Crystal Minnesota, and her uncle Isiaha Carlson, of Milliken 
Colorado; her niece Jocelyn Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, nephews, 
Kaiden Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Dawson Carlson, of Milliken, 
Colorado; her cousins, Trevor Carlson, of Eaton Colorado, Christopher 
Carlson, of Loveland Colorado, Deena Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota,
 Doree Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota and several other cousins. 


She was preceded in death by several grandparents, her aunt Charise Carlson, and her brother Cody Sanchez, on November 10 2019.


She attended School in Loveland, Colorado until high school at which 
point, she moved to Rexford, Kansas where she graduated from Golden 
Plains High School in 2014.  She earned her CNA License and Home Health 
Aid Certificate. She had been employed with the Good Samaritan Home in 
St. Francis, Kansas for multiple years.  Where she met and cared for 
many people who were very dear to her heart.


A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 17, 
2019 at the Rexford Community Church. Memorials are suggested to family 
and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com


There are no happy endings.  Endings are the saddest part, so just give a happy middle and a very Happy start.” 


In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

August 04, 1995 - December 05, 2019
Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece and Friend to many.
She was born on August 04, 1995 to Nikki Padilla in Loveland, Colorado. 
 She passed away in Colby, Kansas on December 05, 2019. She is survived
 by her mother Nikki Padilla and father Robbie Luna, of Rexford, Kansas;
 her sister Tabatha Carlson, of Milliken Colorado, her brother Tristan 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, and her sister Michelle Padilla and Wife
 Xanna, of Loveland Colorado; her grandparents Charles and Sharon 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Lee and Ruth Luna, of Rexford, 
Kansas; her fiancé Tray Brown, of Rexford, Kansas; her aunt Shawn Terrel
 and husband Randy, of Loveland, her uncle Chad, of Colby Kansas, her 
uncle Todd Carlson and wife Lisa, of Loveland, Colorado, her aunt Tonya,
 of Milliken, Colorado, her aunt Rachelle Dalton and husband Jay, of 
Lake Crystal Minnesota, and her uncle Isiaha Carlson, of Milliken 
Colorado; her niece Jocelyn Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, nephews, 
Kaiden Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Dawson Carlson, of Milliken, 
Colorado; her cousins, Trevor Carlson, of Eaton Colorado, Christopher 
Carlson, of Loveland Colorado, Deena Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota,
 Doree Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota and several other cousins. 
She was preceded in death by several grandparents, her aunt Charise Carlson, and her brother Cody Sanchez, on November 10 2019.
She attended School in Loveland, Colorado until high school at which 
point, she moved to Rexford, Kansas where she graduated from Golden 
Plains High School in 2014. She earned her CNA License and Home Health 
Aid Certificate. She had been employed with the Good Samaritan Home in 
St. Francis, Kansas for multiple years. Where she met and cared for 
many people who were very dear to her heart.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 17, 
2019 at the Rexford Community Church. Memorials are suggested to family 
and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, so just give a happy middle and a very Happy start.” 
In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

Shanelle Marie Padilla

SCOTT CITY—Richard Glen Koehn, 73, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at his home in Scott County.

He was born on April 22, 1946, in Montezuma, the son of Mano and Mable Dirks Koehn. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, he was a minister and retired farmer.

He was a member of the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence.

On May 6, 1951, he married Carol Isaac in Montezuma.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his wife Carol Koehn of Scott City; one son Marc Koehn of Sarah, Miss.; one daughter Julie and Terrell Dirks of Scott City; one daughter-in-law Stephanie Koehn of Macon, Miss.; step-mother&nbsp; Elizabeth Koehn of Montezuma; one brother Arden and Viola Koehn of Montezuma;&nbsp; three sisters Karen and Archie Holdeman of Farwell, Texas,&nbsp;Verna and Lawrence Koehn of Montezuma; Marcia Buller of Scio, Ore.; one sister-in-law Verna Mae Koehn of Scott City; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, two brothers and two brother-in-laws.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence with Robert Koehn, Franklin Koehn, Charles Nightengale and Daniel Koehn presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Dodge City Mission in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at <a href="https://priceandsons.com/">Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home</a> in Scott City, Kansas.

Internment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence.

SCOTT CITY—Richard Glen Koehn, 73, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at his home in Scott County.He was born on April 22, 1946, in Montezuma, the son of Mano and Mable Dirks Koehn. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, he was a minister and retired farmer.He was a member of the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence.On May 6, 1951, he married Carol Isaac in Montezuma.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his wife Carol Koehn of Scott City; one son Marc Koehn of Sarah, Miss.; one daughter Julie and Terrell Dirks of Scott City; one daughter-in-law Stephanie Koehn of Macon, Miss.; step-mother&nbsp; Elizabeth Koehn of Montezuma; one brother Arden and Viola Koehn of Montezuma;&nbsp; three sisters Karen and Archie Holdeman of Farwell, Texas,&nbsp;Verna and Lawrence Koehn of Montezuma; Marcia Buller of Scio, Ore.; one sister-in-law Verna Mae Koehn of Scott City; and nine grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, two brothers and two brother-in-laws.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence with Robert Koehn, Franklin Koehn, Charles Nightengale and Daniel Koehn presiding.Memorials may be made to the Dodge City Mission in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at <a href="https://priceandsons.com/">Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home</a> in Scott City, Kansas.Internment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence.

Richard Glen Koehn

LEOTI—Wendy Marie Wilbur, 48, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti.

Wendy was born April 22, 1971 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Gary Gwyn and Marilyn Joyce ( McBride ) Wilbur. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, she was a farmer, rancher, teacher and a partner in Wilstine Farm Supply.

Wendy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Leoti. She was a graduate of Wichita State University, playing on the women’s Shockers basketball team and track squad from 1991-1992. She held memberships in the American Angus Association and WSU Alumni Association.

Her mother, Marilyn Wilbur, Grandfathers, Jim McBride and Bob Wilbur, two uncles precede her in death.

Wendy’s surviving family includes parents Gary and Beth Wilbur of Leoti; sisters Aimee and Kelley Burch of Leoti, Jennifer and Matthew Ramsey of Lawrence, Jill and Matthew Riley of Syracuse, Kan.; grandmothers Joyce McBride of Leoti and Marilyn Wilbur of Garden City; companion Diran Barr of&nbsp; Berthoud, Colo.; step-brothers Ryan and Mindy Andrasek of Richmond, Texas; Rick and Amber Andrasek of Spring Hill, Tenn.; 12 nieces; four nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Leoti with Rev. Gary Salmans officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti.

Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti.

Memorials may be made to the Wendy Wilbur Memorial Fund to benefit the Wichita County Health Center and Wichita County School Sports programs.

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 </figure>LEOTI—Wendy Marie Wilbur, 48, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti.Wendy was born April 22, 1971 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Gary Gwyn and Marilyn Joyce ( McBride ) Wilbur. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, she was a farmer, rancher, teacher and a partner in Wilstine Farm Supply.Wendy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Leoti. She was a graduate of Wichita State University, playing on the women’s Shockers basketball team and track squad from 1991-1992. She held memberships in the American Angus Association and WSU Alumni Association.Her mother, Marilyn Wilbur, Grandfathers, Jim McBride and Bob Wilbur, two uncles precede her in death.Wendy’s surviving family includes parents Gary and Beth Wilbur of Leoti; sisters Aimee and Kelley Burch of Leoti, Jennifer and Matthew Ramsey of Lawrence, Jill and Matthew Riley of Syracuse, Kan.; grandmothers Joyce McBride of Leoti and Marilyn Wilbur of Garden City; companion Diran Barr of&nbsp; Berthoud, Colo.; step-brothers Ryan and Mindy Andrasek of Richmond, Texas; Rick and Amber Andrasek of Spring Hill, Tenn.; 12 nieces; four nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Leoti with Rev. Gary Salmans officiating.Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti.Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti.Memorials may be made to the Wendy Wilbur Memorial Fund to benefit the Wichita County Health Center and Wichita County School Sports programs.

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