Lucas resident Lee Ann Herold passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at the Hays
 Medical Center in Hays at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born Sept. 24, 1947 
in Okemah, OK, the daughter of Fred &amp; Imo (Bowlin) Ryan.

Survivors include her husband Ray of the home; her son, Bill of 
Lucas; her daughter, Kelly Horn of Hays; one brother, Phil Ryan of 
Emmitt, ID; 6 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tues. Jan7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the 
United Methodist Church, Lucas, KS with Pastor Les Rye officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Lucas Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hays Medical Center, Via Christie Assisted Living or the Lucas Community Theater.

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 </figure>Lucas resident Lee Ann Herold passed away Dec. 29, 2019 at the Hays
 Medical Center in Hays at the age of 72.&nbsp; She was born Sept. 24, 1947 
in Okemah, OK, the daughter of Fred &amp; Imo (Bowlin) Ryan.Survivors include her husband Ray of the home; her son, Bill of 
Lucas; her daughter, Kelly Horn of Hays; one brother, Phil Ryan of 
Emmitt, ID; 6 grandchildren &amp; 2 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tues. Jan7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the 
United Methodist Church, Lucas, KS with Pastor Les Rye officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Lucas Cemetery.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Jan 6 at the church.Memorial contributions may be made to the Hays Medical Center, Via Christie Assisted Living or the Lucas Community Theater.

Lee Ann Herold 

Augusta M. “Gustie” Gisick, 107, Bison, Kansas, died Monday, December
 30, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.



Mrs. Gisick was born April 18, 1912, in rural Bison, Kansas, the 
daughter of Emil and Caroline (Sette) Seuser.  She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.  A 1930 graduate of Bison High School, 
Bison, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife.



She was a member of the United Methodist Church, a former member of the 
United Methodist Women, and former member of the Joy Club, all of Bison,
 Kansas.  She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary, La 
Crosse, Kansas, a former past president of the State Garden Club, and a 
former 4-H leader.



On April 18, 1933, she married Ralph E. Gisick at the United Methodist 
rectory, Bison, Kansas.  He preceded her in death April 9, 2000.



Survivors include:  her granddaughter, Peggy Basgall (Mike, rural 
Bison, Kansas; her grandson, Kelly Jennings (Jennie, La Crosse, Kansas;
 six great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; one great 
great great  granddaughter; one nephew; and two nieces.



She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her only daughter, Betty Seuser; three brothers; and two sisters.



Church visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2020, from 1:00 P.M. to 1:50 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.



Funeral service will be Friday, January 3, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at the 
United Methodist Church Church, Bison, Kansas, with Lay Servant Ron 
Sandstrom officiating.  Interment will be in the Lone Star Cemetery, 
Bison, Kansas.



In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas, or the American Red Cross.



Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.



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


Augusta M. “Gustie” Gisick, 107, Bison, Kansas, died Monday, December
 30, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La 
Crosse, Kansas.

Mrs. Gisick was born April 18, 1912, in rural Bison, Kansas, the 
daughter of Emil and Caroline (Sette) Seuser. She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas. A 1930 graduate of Bison High School, 
Bison, Kansas, she was a homemaker and farm wife.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church, a former member of the 
United Methodist Women, and former member of the Joy Club, all of Bison,
 Kansas. She was a former member of the American Legion Auxiliary, La 
Crosse, Kansas, a former past president of the State Garden Club, and a 
former 4-H leader.

On April 18, 1933, she married Ralph E. Gisick at the United Methodist 
rectory, Bison, Kansas. He preceded her in death April 9, 2000.

Survivors include: her granddaughter, Peggy Basgall (Mike, rural 
Bison, Kansas; her grandson, Kelly Jennings (Jennie, La Crosse, Kansas;
 six great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; one great 
great great granddaughter; one nephew; and two nieces.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her only daughter, Betty Seuser; three brothers; and two sisters.

Church visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2020, from 1:00 P.M. to 1:50 P.M. at the United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 3, 2020, at 2:00 P.M. at the 
United Methodist Church Church, Bison, Kansas, with Lay Servant Ron 
Sandstrom officiating. Interment will be in the Lone Star Cemetery, 
Bison, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the 
United Methodist Church, Bison, Kansas, or the American Red Cross.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

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

Augusta M. 'Gustie' Gisick

Sister Rose Walters, CSA, formerly known as Sister Thomas More, died peacefully on December 15, 2019, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, WI.

Rose was born in Catherine, KS, on October 11, 1933, to Anthony Walters and Lidwina Polifka Walters. &nbsp;She had four sisters and six brothers.

Having initially attended Girls Catholic High in Hays, KS, Rose entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI, in 1952, and graduated from St. Agnes High School.&nbsp; She made her profession&nbsp;of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1955.

Sister Rose received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI; earned her MS in Education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; and was certified in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education by St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.&nbsp; Throughout her life Sister pursued further education to enhance and broaden her professional preparation. Sister Rose was an elementary school teacher for 25 years in WI, OH, and IN.&nbsp; She was also Assistant Principal at St. Henry School, Fort Wayne, IN for six years. She ministered as Pastoral Assistant in New Haven, IN; in Parish Administration in New Almelo, KS, for four years; and did Pastoral Ministry at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in Hays, KS. &nbsp;She served in Campus Ministry at Kansas State University for six years. &nbsp;Sister Rose was a Pastoral Minister at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Salina, KS, for 19 years.

In 2014 Sister Rose returned to Fond du Lac where she energetically engaged in numerous opportunities to volunteer.&nbsp; She offered the gift of presence, building personal relationships and encouraging people as they experienced times of critical need. Sister’s heart was drawn to those who were poor or marginalized.&nbsp; Her volunteer ministries included: tutor for Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Program; facilitator and mentor in the Getting Ahead Program sponsored by the St. Vincent De Paul Society; and spiritual care volunteer at Hospice Home of Hope. &nbsp;On a lighter side, Sister Rose was a devoted fan of her sports teams, the Kansas University Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals.

Sister Rose was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lidwina Walters; her brothers Herbert, Delbert, Marvin, Daniel, Patrick; and her sister Dolores Giebler.

She is survived by her brother Thomas; her sisters Catherine Perino, Nettie Kuhn-Berdi and Sister Ann Walters, CSA; her nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.

Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; There will be a Prayer Service on Thursday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth Court and Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.&nbsp; The presider will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. &nbsp;Burial will take place at St. Catherine Cemetery, Catherine, KS, at a date to be determined.

Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, and to the staff of Hospice Hope, for their care of Sister Rose in the past months.

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 </figure>Sister Rose Walters, CSA, formerly known as Sister Thomas More, died peacefully on December 15, 2019, at Nazareth Court and Center, Fond du Lac, WI.Rose was born in Catherine, KS, on October 11, 1933, to Anthony Walters and Lidwina Polifka Walters. &nbsp;She had four sisters and six brothers.Having initially attended Girls Catholic High in Hays, KS, Rose entered St. Agnes Convent, Fond du Lac, WI, in 1952, and graduated from St. Agnes High School.&nbsp; She made her profession&nbsp;of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes on August 15, 1955.Sister Rose received a BS in Education from Marian College of Fond du Lac, WI; earned her MS in Education at Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS; and was certified in Pastoral Ministry and Clinical Pastoral Education by St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO.&nbsp; Throughout her life Sister pursued further education to enhance and broaden her professional preparation. Sister Rose was an elementary school teacher for 25 years in WI, OH, and IN.&nbsp; She was also Assistant Principal at St. Henry School, Fort Wayne, IN for six years. She ministered as Pastoral Assistant in New Haven, IN; in Parish Administration in New Almelo, KS, for four years; and did Pastoral Ministry at St. Nicholas of Myra Parish in Hays, KS. &nbsp;She served in Campus Ministry at Kansas State University for six years. &nbsp;Sister Rose was a Pastoral Minister at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Salina, KS, for 19 years.In 2014 Sister Rose returned to Fond du Lac where she energetically engaged in numerous opportunities to volunteer.&nbsp; She offered the gift of presence, building personal relationships and encouraging people as they experienced times of critical need. Sister’s heart was drawn to those who were poor or marginalized.&nbsp; Her volunteer ministries included: tutor for Fond du Lac Adult Literacy Program; facilitator and mentor in the Getting Ahead Program sponsored by the St. Vincent De Paul Society; and spiritual care volunteer at Hospice Home of Hope. &nbsp;On a lighter side, Sister Rose was a devoted fan of her sports teams, the Kansas University Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs and the St. Louis Cardinals.Sister Rose was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lidwina Walters; her brothers Herbert, Delbert, Marvin, Daniel, Patrick; and her sister Dolores Giebler.She is survived by her brother Thomas; her sisters Catherine Perino, Nettie Kuhn-Berdi and Sister Ann Walters, CSA; her nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Agnes, with whom she lived, prayed and ministered.Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; There will be a Prayer Service on Thursday, January 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Nazareth Court and Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, January 9, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI.&nbsp; The presider will be Father Ken Smits, Capuchin. &nbsp;Burial will take place at St. Catherine Cemetery, Catherine, KS, at a date to be determined.Memorials can be directed to the CSA Mission Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.The Sisters of St. Agnes are grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center, and to the staff of Hospice Hope, for their care of Sister Rose in the past months.

Sister Rose Walters

Claudell - Merle "Ed" Swank Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Claudell - Merle "Ed" Swank Jr., 77, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Merle 'Ed' Swank Jr.

Stanley Edwin Sanders was born May 10, 1927, to Carl and Mattie Sanders. 
Stanley had one brother, Sidney Sanders.  He lived and worked on the 
family homestead outside of Harper, Kansas until he joined the Army Air 
force in 1945 and served in the Philippines. Stan married Jeannine 
Nelson in 1948 and they had 4 children together: Curtis, Stuart, Susan 
and Julie. 


Stan got his Bachelor's degree in Education and taught high school and 
coached for several years before selling pianos and organs for Nelson 
Music Co in Hutchinson, KS. Stan moved to Colby, KS in 1987 and worked 
in sales for his son-in–law at Roofmaster’s Roofing Co. In 2016, Stan 
moved to Prairie Senior Living Center where he enjoyed making everyone 
laugh. He died of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.


Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mattie Sanders; wife
 Joan Sanders; brother Sid Sanders; sister-in-law Beverly; son Stuart 
Sanders; step-son Stephen Moore, and step-daughter Sondra Moore.


He is survived by his children, Curt Sanders and wife Diane, of 
Hutchinson, KS, Susan Haines and husband Fred, of Colby, KS and Julie 
Ross and husband Robb, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Luke Haines and 
wife, Julisa, of Hays, KS, Jake Haines and wife Ashlee, of Colby, KS, 
Alex Haines and wife Amber, of Hays, KS, Jennie Reichert and husband, 
Eric, of Kansas City,  Jillian Miller and husband Kevin, of Wichita, KS,
 Riley Ross and wife Mindy, of Columbus, OH, Katie Schoenhoff and 
husband Mason, of Halstead, KS , and Kari Wilkie and husband Dennis, of 
Omaha, NE; great grandkids, Brianna Wissman, Madi Wiesner, Freddy 
Haines, Lewie, Mac, Levi and Morgan Haines, Camden and Payson Haines, 
Grant, Ella, Anna, Griffin and Augustus Miller, Addison, Georgia and 
Cole Reichert, Reagan, Ryder, Rachel and Roby Ross,  Kelsie, Madison, 
Cassidy, Boston, and Sterling Wilkie, Josslyn Schoenhoff; great-great 
grandchildren, Welker, Riggins and Baron Wissman; nephews, nieces, 
cousins and friends, too numerous to name.


Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the College 
Drive Assembly of God, Colby, KS, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Senior Living Center or the Multiple 
Sclerosis Society 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>Stanley Edwin Sanders was born May 10, 1927, to Carl and Mattie Sanders. 
Stanley had one brother, Sidney Sanders. He lived and worked on the 
family homestead outside of Harper, Kansas until he joined the Army Air 
force in 1945 and served in the Philippines. Stan married Jeannine 
Nelson in 1948 and they had 4 children together: Curtis, Stuart, Susan 
and Julie. 
Stan got his Bachelor's degree in Education and taught high school and 
coached for several years before selling pianos and organs for Nelson 
Music Co in Hutchinson, KS. Stan moved to Colby, KS in 1987 and worked 
in sales for his son-in–law at Roofmaster’s Roofing Co. In 2016, Stan 
moved to Prairie Senior Living Center where he enjoyed making everyone 
laugh. He died of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 30, 2019.
Stan was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Mattie Sanders; wife
 Joan Sanders; brother Sid Sanders; sister-in-law Beverly; son Stuart 
Sanders; step-son Stephen Moore, and step-daughter Sondra Moore.
He is survived by his children, Curt Sanders and wife Diane, of 
Hutchinson, KS, Susan Haines and husband Fred, of Colby, KS and Julie 
Ross and husband Robb, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Luke Haines and 
wife, Julisa, of Hays, KS, Jake Haines and wife Ashlee, of Colby, KS, 
Alex Haines and wife Amber, of Hays, KS, Jennie Reichert and husband, 
Eric, of Kansas City, Jillian Miller and husband Kevin, of Wichita, KS,
 Riley Ross and wife Mindy, of Columbus, OH, Katie Schoenhoff and 
husband Mason, of Halstead, KS , and Kari Wilkie and husband Dennis, of 
Omaha, NE; great grandkids, Brianna Wissman, Madi Wiesner, Freddy 
Haines, Lewie, Mac, Levi and Morgan Haines, Camden and Payson Haines, 
Grant, Ella, Anna, Griffin and Augustus Miller, Addison, Georgia and 
Cole Reichert, Reagan, Ryder, Rachel and Roby Ross, Kelsie, Madison, 
Cassidy, Boston, and Sterling Wilkie, Josslyn Schoenhoff; great-great 
grandchildren, Welker, Riggins and Baron Wissman; nephews, nieces, 
cousins and friends, too numerous to name.
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at the College 
Drive Assembly of God, Colby, KS, with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery. 
Memorials are suggested to Prairie Senior Living Center or the Multiple 
Sclerosis Society and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Stanley Edwin Sanders

Donald (Don) Vernon Ellis, Belgrade, formerly of Rozel, Kansas passed
 away on December 20, 2019.&nbsp; He was born on March 4, 1936 at Nekoma, 
Kansas to Harry and Beulah Ellis.&nbsp; He was raised on a farm north of 
Rozel.&nbsp; Don attended a one room school house for the first six years, 
graduating from Rozel High School in May, 1953.&nbsp; In August, 1954, Don 
enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Korean War.&nbsp; Don was 
Honorably Discharged in 1956 with the rank of Corporal.

Don married Carol Willis in LaCrosse, Kansas, on May 28, 1957.&nbsp; Carol passed away on January 14, 2014.

Don was a retired truck driver.&nbsp; He served many rolls throughout his 
life, he was a farmer with his dad, a custom harvester, a father, a 
grandfather and the roll he cherished the most was a loving husband to 
Carol. &nbsp;He was a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity for four (4) years.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;His passion has always been hunting, camping and fishing.&nbsp; In the fall 
of 2019, at the age of 83, Don went for his last antelope hunt, killing 
two.&nbsp; Once again, he got in that last hunt that he never thought he 
would get to do.&nbsp; He was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 
#106 in Larned, Kansas, serving several terms as the Post Commander.&nbsp;

Don and Carol followed their lifelong dream of living in the 
mountains when they moved to Missoula, Montana in 1984.&nbsp; They lived in 
Missoula before moving to Belgrade, Montana to be closer to their 
daughter after Carol suffered a stroke.&nbsp; Don has resided in Belgrade, 
Montana, since October 2007.

Don is survived by his children, Don Jr. (Susan) – Youngsville, LA, 
Susie – Lake Charles, LA, LeAnna – Pawnee Rock, Kansas and Stacey 
(Scott) – Belgrade, MT.&nbsp; He has 7 grandchildren, Stephen (Dawn) Ellis, 
Shannon Ellis, Grant (Shannon) Unruh, Odie (Nicole) Unruh, Marci 
(Chance) Maes, Marcus Allen and Sadie Glaude.&nbsp; He has 11 Great 
Grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, Beau and Henry Ellis, Hailey and Gage 
Peterson, Brogan, Tristian and Ellis Unruh and Dahvon Pierce, Allen and 
Zayden Groff.&nbsp; Don is also survived by 2 special friends that he has 
always thought of as his own kids, Tommy and Kathy Fitch.&nbsp; Don is 
survived by a brother, Harry (Carolyn, Bozeman, Montana as well as two 
sisters, Judi Welch, Larned, Kansas and Sharilyn (Frank) Reifschneider, 
Wichita, Kansas, as well as his Brother-in-law Bob (Sue) Willis, 
Cookeville, Tennessee.&nbsp; He is survived by many nieces, nephews and 
cousins.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, parents, Harry and 
Beulah Ellis, in-laws, Harry Willis and Janet Smith, brothers, Leroy, 
Larry and Ed; brother-in-law Lynn Welch as well as sisters-in laws Donna
 Claney, Tiney Tharpe and Anna Johns.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 
p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Gene Price presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 2, 2020 with Family 
present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Military graveside rights to follow
 service with a reception at the VFW in Larned.&nbsp; Memorials may be made 
to Don Ellis Memorial Fund, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 
67550 or to the American Legion Auxiliary, Walter S. Chears Post 106.&nbsp; 
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Donald (Don) Vernon Ellis, Belgrade, formerly of Rozel, Kansas passed
 away on December 20, 2019.&nbsp; He was born on March 4, 1936 at Nekoma, 
Kansas to Harry and Beulah Ellis.&nbsp; He was raised on a farm north of 
Rozel.&nbsp; Don attended a one room school house for the first six years, 
graduating from Rozel High School in May, 1953.&nbsp; In August, 1954, Don 
enlisted in the US Army, serving during the Korean War.&nbsp; Don was 
Honorably Discharged in 1956 with the rank of Corporal.Don married Carol Willis in LaCrosse, Kansas, on May 28, 1957.&nbsp; Carol passed away on January 14, 2014.Don was a retired truck driver.&nbsp; He served many rolls throughout his 
life, he was a farmer with his dad, a custom harvester, a father, a 
grandfather and the roll he cherished the most was a loving husband to 
Carol. &nbsp;He was a volunteer at Habitat for Humanity for four (4) years.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;His passion has always been hunting, camping and fishing.&nbsp; In the fall 
of 2019, at the age of 83, Don went for his last antelope hunt, killing 
two.&nbsp; Once again, he got in that last hunt that he never thought he 
would get to do.&nbsp; He was a Lifetime Member of the American Legion Post 
#106 in Larned, Kansas, serving several terms as the Post Commander.&nbsp;Don and Carol followed their lifelong dream of living in the 
mountains when they moved to Missoula, Montana in 1984.&nbsp; They lived in 
Missoula before moving to Belgrade, Montana to be closer to their 
daughter after Carol suffered a stroke.&nbsp; Don has resided in Belgrade, 
Montana, since October 2007.Don is survived by his children, Don Jr. (Susan) – Youngsville, LA, 
Susie – Lake Charles, LA, LeAnna – Pawnee Rock, Kansas and Stacey 
(Scott) – Belgrade, MT.&nbsp; He has 7 grandchildren, Stephen (Dawn) Ellis, 
Shannon Ellis, Grant (Shannon) Unruh, Odie (Nicole) Unruh, Marci 
(Chance) Maes, Marcus Allen and Sadie Glaude.&nbsp; He has 11 Great 
Grandchildren, Madeline, Emily, Beau and Henry Ellis, Hailey and Gage 
Peterson, Brogan, Tristian and Ellis Unruh and Dahvon Pierce, Allen and 
Zayden Groff.&nbsp; Don is also survived by 2 special friends that he has 
always thought of as his own kids, Tommy and Kathy Fitch.&nbsp; Don is 
survived by a brother, Harry (Carolyn, Bozeman, Montana as well as two 
sisters, Judi Welch, Larned, Kansas and Sharilyn (Frank) Reifschneider, 
Wichita, Kansas, as well as his Brother-in-law Bob (Sue) Willis, 
Cookeville, Tennessee.&nbsp; He is survived by many nieces, nephews and 
cousins.Don was preceded in death by his wife, Carol, parents, Harry and 
Beulah Ellis, in-laws, Harry Willis and Janet Smith, brothers, Leroy, 
Larry and Ed; brother-in-law Lynn Welch as well as sisters-in laws Donna
 Claney, Tiney Tharpe and Anna Johns.A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 1:00 
p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Gene Price presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be 9:00 a.m to 8:00 p.m. Thursday January 2, 2020 with Family 
present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; Military graveside rights to follow
 service with a reception at the VFW in Larned.&nbsp; Memorials may be made 
to Don Ellis Memorial Fund, Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 
67550 or to the American Legion Auxiliary, Walter S. Chears Post 106.&nbsp; 
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Donald (Don) Vernon Ellis

August 27, 1950 ~ December 29, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

August 27, 1950 ~ December 29, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Mary Humrich

April 16, 1929 ~ December 30, 2019

April 16, 1929 ~ December 30, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Ralph L. Duell

Logan resident Eric S. McClurg passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his 
home in rural Logan at the age of 70.&nbsp; He was born May 24, 1949 in 
Stockton, the son of Glen &amp; Pauline (Kemper) McClurg.

Survivors include his sons; Chad of Logan &amp; Kyle of Topeka; 2 
brothers, Frank of Logan &amp; Chuck of Hays &amp; 5 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tues. Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Logan Christian Church, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Logan Fire Dept.

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 </figure>Logan resident Eric S. McClurg passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his 
home in rural Logan at the age of 70.&nbsp; He was born May 24, 1949 in 
Stockton, the son of Glen &amp; Pauline (Kemper) McClurg.Survivors include his sons; Chad of Logan &amp; Kyle of Topeka; 2 
brothers, Frank of Logan &amp; Chuck of Hays &amp; 5 grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Tues. Dec. 24 at 10:30 a.m. in the 
Logan Christian Church, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.Visitation will be from noon to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or the Logan Fire Dept.

Eric S. McClurg

Kathleen A. Strachan, 67, of Hays, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born Mays 26, 1952 in Hays to Gregory and Mildred (Hoff) Dechant. She graduated from Marian High School.

She had worked for the Good Samaritan Society, Hays and Fort Hays State University. She was an avid cat lover and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.

She is survived by her mother, Mildred Dechant of Hays; a son, Robert Strachan of Hays; a daughter, Lori Riedel of Plainville; two grandchildren, Deanna Riedel and Kayla Riedel as well as two great-grandchildren, Kaiser and Jacob Riedel.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Rosary service will be at 10:30 a.m.

Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="http://keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Kathleen A. Strachan, 67, of Hays, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born Mays 26, 1952 in Hays to Gregory and Mildred (Hoff) Dechant. She graduated from Marian High School.She had worked for the Good Samaritan Society, Hays and Fort Hays State University. She was an avid cat lover and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays.She is survived by her mother, Mildred Dechant of Hays; a son, Robert Strachan of Hays; a daughter, Lori Riedel of Plainville; two grandchildren, Deanna Riedel and Kayla Riedel as well as two great-grandchildren, Kaiser and Jacob Riedel.She was preceded in death by her father.Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Rosary service will be at 10:30 a.m.Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.Memorials are suggested to masses.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="http://keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyduneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Kathleen A. Strachan

Rodney Johnson, age 67, of Riley, KS passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Topeka.

Rodney Johnson, Riley, KS passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 67, at Stormont-Vail Health, Topeka, KS.

Rodney was born July 3, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Gladys 
(Gallison) Johnson. He attended school in Ellis and joined the Navy a 
few months before graduation. Rodney furthered his education in the Navy
 receiving his GED. Rodney served for three years aboard the USS Truckee
 (AO-147, a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy. Upon 
return from the military, Rodney worked in the oil fields then worked 
for the City of Manhattan, Manhattan, KS, in Parks and Recreation for 26
 years.

On April 4, 1981, he married Leana Rae Ebbert; they were together for 45 years and celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Rodney enjoyed hunting at Hamit Deer Camp, fishing, drones, 
motorcycle riding, knife making, flying kites, cook-offs, camping at 
Milford Lake, sunrises, sunsets and enjoying time antiquing with Leana.

Rodney is survived by his wife Leana; his mother Gladys; brothers, 
Randy Johnson (Rose) Ellis, Ronald Johnson (Lauree) Ellis; sister Rhonda
 (Monte) McKenzie, Minden, IA; brother-in-laws Kerry (Jolene) Ebbert, 
Ponca City, OK, Daryl (Peg) Ebbert, Liberty, MO; sister-in-law Monica 
Ebbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Rodney was preceded in death by his Father, nephew Jarrett Lee Johnson, and brother-in-law Kim Ebbert.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Funeral Service will follow at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the City of Manhattan, Parks,
 and Recreation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 
12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

<figure>
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 </figure>Rodney Johnson, age 67, of Riley, KS passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Topeka.Rodney Johnson, Riley, KS passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 67, at Stormont-Vail Health, Topeka, KS.Rodney was born July 3, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Gladys 
(Gallison) Johnson. He attended school in Ellis and joined the Navy a 
few months before graduation. Rodney furthered his education in the Navy
 receiving his GED. Rodney served for three years aboard the USS Truckee
 (AO-147, a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy. Upon 
return from the military, Rodney worked in the oil fields then worked 
for the City of Manhattan, Manhattan, KS, in Parks and Recreation for 26
 years.On April 4, 1981, he married Leana Rae Ebbert; they were together for 45 years and celebrated 38 years of marriage.Rodney enjoyed hunting at Hamit Deer Camp, fishing, drones, 
motorcycle riding, knife making, flying kites, cook-offs, camping at 
Milford Lake, sunrises, sunsets and enjoying time antiquing with Leana.Rodney is survived by his wife Leana; his mother Gladys; brothers, 
Randy Johnson (Rose) Ellis, Ronald Johnson (Lauree) Ellis; sister Rhonda
 (Monte) McKenzie, Minden, IA; brother-in-laws Kerry (Jolene) Ebbert, 
Ponca City, OK, Daryl (Peg) Ebbert, Liberty, MO; sister-in-law Monica 
Ebbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.Rodney was preceded in death by his Father, nephew Jarrett Lee Johnson, and brother-in-law Kim Ebbert.Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Funeral Service will follow at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to the City of Manhattan, Parks,
 and Recreation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 
12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Rodney Johnson

Reva Gale Lynd, a longtime resident of WaKeeney, KS, departed this 
life on December 20, 2019, at the age of 94 at the Trego County Lemke 
Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;

Reva was born to Monte and Inez (McKim) Poague on October 8, 1925, in
 Oakley, KS.&nbsp; At the age of 4 she moved with her family to WaKeeney.&nbsp; 
Reva graduated from Trego Community High School, and attended K-State in
 Manhattan, KS, for two years.&nbsp; She taught country school in Trego 
County one year.&nbsp; Reva married Marvin Lynd on September 4, 1946, at the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, and belonged to several clubs and
 organizations:&nbsp; Harmony Club, P.E.O., several bridge clubs, Boots and 
Saddle Club. She worked as a medical records librarian for nine years at
 the Trego County Lempke Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Reva loved playing the 
piano, reading, and writing.&nbsp;

Reva will be deeply missed by her husband, Marvin Lynd, of WaKeeney; 
her sister Janice Reeder of WaKeeney; her son Rex (Sue) Lynd of Fort 
Collins, CO; daughter Nancee (Jerry) Donker of WaKeeney; six 
grandchildren, Sara Lynd, Melissa Phifer, Matthew Donker, Sandra Thomas,
 Mike and Shawn Loseke; and eight great grandchildren, Makala Phifer, 
Ronin Thomas, Addie Loseke, Zoey Donker, Kyle Phifer, Liam Loseke, Nora 
Donker, and Dylan Lynd.&nbsp; Reva was preceded in death by her parents, and 
two brothers, Leighton and Lowell Poague.&nbsp;

A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Please check 
back soon for service time and date.&nbsp; There will be no visitation.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church of WaKeeney or 
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in care of Schmitt 
Funeral Home of WaKeeney, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Reva Gale Lynd, a longtime resident of WaKeeney, KS, departed this 
life on December 20, 2019, at the age of 94 at the Trego County Lemke 
Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;Reva was born to Monte and Inez (McKim) Poague on October 8, 1925, in
 Oakley, KS.&nbsp; At the age of 4 she moved with her family to WaKeeney.&nbsp; 
Reva graduated from Trego Community High School, and attended K-State in
 Manhattan, KS, for two years.&nbsp; She taught country school in Trego 
County one year.&nbsp; Reva married Marvin Lynd on September 4, 1946, at the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, and belonged to several clubs and
 organizations:&nbsp; Harmony Club, P.E.O., several bridge clubs, Boots and 
Saddle Club. She worked as a medical records librarian for nine years at
 the Trego County Lempke Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;Reva loved playing the 
piano, reading, and writing.&nbsp;Reva will be deeply missed by her husband, Marvin Lynd, of WaKeeney; 
her sister Janice Reeder of WaKeeney; her son Rex (Sue) Lynd of Fort 
Collins, CO; daughter Nancee (Jerry) Donker of WaKeeney; six 
grandchildren, Sara Lynd, Melissa Phifer, Matthew Donker, Sandra Thomas,
 Mike and Shawn Loseke; and eight great grandchildren, Makala Phifer, 
Ronin Thomas, Addie Loseke, Zoey Donker, Kyle Phifer, Liam Loseke, Nora 
Donker, and Dylan Lynd.&nbsp; Reva was preceded in death by her parents, and 
two brothers, Leighton and Lowell Poague.&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 
2020, at the First Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, KS.&nbsp; Please check 
back soon for service time and date.&nbsp; There will be no visitation.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to First Presbyterian Church of WaKeeney or 
Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long Term Care in care of Schmitt 
Funeral Home of WaKeeney, 336 North 12th St., WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp;

Reva Gale Lynd

Daryl C. Reeder, 89, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Mission, Texas. &nbsp;

Daryl was born on September 8, 1930, in rural Trego County, Kansas to
 Cecil and Emma (Sitz) Reeder.&nbsp; During the Korean War, he served as a 
U.S. Navy corpsman&nbsp;for three years&nbsp;on a hospital ship.&nbsp; Daryl returned 
to work the family farm for more than 30 years while also working as a 
U.S. Postal Carrier. &nbsp;

He often said he carried on a lifelong love affair with his wife, 
Janice (Poague) Reeder who he married on April 15, 1953.&nbsp; Together they 
raised five children, instilling in them a strong work ethic and a love 
of music. &nbsp;

As a teenager, Daryl developed an enthusiastic interest in 
photography that stayed with him throughout his life.&nbsp; From war-torn 
Korea to his children's kindergarten programs, family get togethers, 
graduations, or marriages, he was always documenting life from behind 
the camera. His legendary slide shows were not to be missed.

Upon returning from Korea, Daryl devoted a lifetime of service to the
 VFW, including terms as a local and state post commander. He was an 
avid tournament league bowler, and had a passion for fishing and 
hunting.

He is survived by his wife Janice, his children, Mona, Mike, Jim, and
 Curtis, his sister, Shirley Erbert, and several grandchildren and great
 grandchildren.&nbsp; He was predeceased by his son, John, grandson, Sean, 
and granddaughter, Hannah.

Graveside funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery of WaKeeney.&nbsp; Arrangements 
pending Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Daryl
 Reeder Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Daryl C. Reeder, 89, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in Mission, Texas. &nbsp;Daryl was born on September 8, 1930, in rural Trego County, Kansas to
 Cecil and Emma (Sitz) Reeder.&nbsp; During the Korean War, he served as a 
U.S. Navy corpsman&nbsp;for three years&nbsp;on a hospital ship.&nbsp; Daryl returned 
to work the family farm for more than 30 years while also working as a 
U.S. Postal Carrier. &nbsp;He often said he carried on a lifelong love affair with his wife, 
Janice (Poague) Reeder who he married on April 15, 1953.&nbsp; Together they 
raised five children, instilling in them a strong work ethic and a love 
of music. &nbsp;As a teenager, Daryl developed an enthusiastic interest in 
photography that stayed with him throughout his life.&nbsp; From war-torn 
Korea to his children's kindergarten programs, family get togethers, 
graduations, or marriages, he was always documenting life from behind 
the camera. His legendary slide shows were not to be missed.Upon returning from Korea, Daryl devoted a lifetime of service to the
 VFW, including terms as a local and state post commander. He was an 
avid tournament league bowler, and had a passion for fishing and 
hunting.He is survived by his wife Janice, his children, Mona, Mike, Jim, and
 Curtis, his sister, Shirley Erbert, and several grandchildren and great
 grandchildren.&nbsp; He was predeceased by his son, John, grandson, Sean, 
and granddaughter, Hannah.Graveside funeral services will be held 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 
31, 2019 at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery of WaKeeney.&nbsp; Arrangements 
pending Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Daryl
 Reeder Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt 
Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Daryl C. Reeder

Calvin Carl Beckman, son of Carl Edward and Frances Edna (Dieterich) 
Beckman, was born August 19, 1934, in Norton, and passed away December 
18, 2019 at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City.  


Calvin grew up on the family farm in the North Star neighborhood and
 attended the North Star Rural Grade School and Lenora Grade School, 
graduating from Lenora High School in 1952.  He was a member of the 
United Parish Church, past Noble Grand of Lenora IOOF Lodge, past 
president of Lenora Mercantile Association, and past board member of the
 Graham County Farm Bureau, and had been a member of the Kansas National
 Guard.  He was a lifelong Lenora area and Graham County resident.


Calvin enjoyed spending time with family; farming; getting together 
with the North Star neighbors for a bi-weekly Saturday night of 
Pinochle; driving the Lenora school bus; attending farm sales and 
auctions; and watching the family’s crops of grain, cattle, children, 
and grandchildren grow.


On June 7, 1959, Calvin and Iva (Hall) were married in the 
Congregational Church in Lenora.  They recently celebrated 60 wonderful 
years together.


Survivors include his wife Iva Beckman, Hill City; daughter Wanda 
(Mike) Vincent, Norton; son Lonnie (Jacque) Beckman, Lenora; 
grandchildren Heath (Laurie) Vincent, Wamego; Tabitha (Jake) Stalder, 
Beaver City, NE; Clayton (Allie) Beckman, Garen Beckman, and Zoie 
Beckman, Lenora; along with three little “buns in the oven,” due in the 
next few weeks.


Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, sister Geneva Berry, and identical twin brother Alvin Beckman.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Calvin-C-Beckman?obId=9670361#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Calvin Carl Beckman, son of Carl Edward and Frances Edna (Dieterich) 
Beckman, was born August 19, 1934, in Norton, and passed away December 
18, 2019 at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City. 
Calvin grew up on the family farm in the North Star neighborhood and
 attended the North Star Rural Grade School and Lenora Grade School, 
graduating from Lenora High School in 1952. He was a member of the 
United Parish Church, past Noble Grand of Lenora IOOF Lodge, past 
president of Lenora Mercantile Association, and past board member of the
 Graham County Farm Bureau, and had been a member of the Kansas National
 Guard. He was a lifelong Lenora area and Graham County resident.
Calvin enjoyed spending time with family; farming; getting together 
with the North Star neighbors for a bi-weekly Saturday night of 
Pinochle; driving the Lenora school bus; attending farm sales and 
auctions; and watching the family’s crops of grain, cattle, children, 
and grandchildren grow.
On June 7, 1959, Calvin and Iva (Hall) were married in the 
Congregational Church in Lenora. They recently celebrated 60 wonderful 
years together.
Survivors include his wife Iva Beckman, Hill City; daughter Wanda 
(Mike) Vincent, Norton; son Lonnie (Jacque) Beckman, Lenora; 
grandchildren Heath (Laurie) Vincent, Wamego; Tabitha (Jake) Stalder, 
Beaver City, NE; Clayton (Allie) Beckman, Garen Beckman, and Zoie 
Beckman, Lenora; along with three little “buns in the oven,” due in the 
next few weeks.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, sister Geneva Berry, and identical twin brother Alvin Beckman.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Calvin-C-Beckman?obId=9670361#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Calvin Carl Beckman

January 6, 1918
 -
 December 29, 2019

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Alfred-Al-Becker?obId=10257470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 6, 1918
 -
 December 29, 2019An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Alfred-Al-Becker?obId=10257470#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Alfred 'Al' Becker

Eugene (Gene) L. Witman, 78, passed away December 24, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.

He was born April 17, 1941 in Dodge City, KS, the son of John P. and 
Lois Mae Stoskoff Witman.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer/rancher.

He was a member of First Baptist Church, Dodge City, KS.

On February 19, 1961, he married Patrice Shiew in Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Ronda (Ron) White, Jetmore, 
KS, Brenda (Ricardo) Reggeti, Wichita, KS; son, Travis (Angie) Witman, 
Goodland, KS; nine grandchildren, Regan Weber, Erin Ramm, Nicholas 
Reggeti, Malon White, Shawn Reggeti, Holton Witman, Victoria Reggeti 
Beyer, Amanda Reggeti and Rachel Witman; five great grandchildren, 
Tinley Weber, Drake Weber, Taelyn Weber, Daxton Weber and Nora Ramm.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at United 
Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore or 
Hodgeman County EMS in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, 
KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eugene (Gene) L. Witman, 78, passed away December 24, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.He was born April 17, 1941 in Dodge City, KS, the son of John P. and 
Lois Mae Stoskoff Witman.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer/rancher.He was a member of First Baptist Church, Dodge City, KS.On February 19, 1961, he married Patrice Shiew in Jetmore, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: two daughters, Ronda (Ron) White, Jetmore, 
KS, Brenda (Ricardo) Reggeti, Wichita, KS; son, Travis (Angie) Witman, 
Goodland, KS; nine grandchildren, Regan Weber, Erin Ramm, Nicholas 
Reggeti, Malon White, Shawn Reggeti, Holton Witman, Victoria Reggeti 
Beyer, Amanda Reggeti and Rachel Witman; five great grandchildren, 
Tinley Weber, Drake Weber, Taelyn Weber, Daxton Weber and Nora Ramm.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 30, 2019 at United 
Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore or 
Hodgeman County EMS in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, 
KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eugene (Gene) L. Witman

Bettie M. Schielke, born Nov. 4, 1942, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Hays.

Funeral arrangements are pending with <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4065582/Schielke-Bettie/service-details.php">Baalmann Mortuary</a>, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas, 67701.

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 </figure>Bettie M. Schielke, born Nov. 4, 1942, died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Hays.Funeral arrangements are pending with <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4065582/Schielke-Bettie/service-details.php">Baalmann Mortuary</a>, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas, 67701.

Bettie M. Schielke

Bert W. Erwin, 87, passed away Dec. 28, 2019, at Larksfield Place Health Center, Wichita. He was born on Jan. 3, 1932 at Walnut Grove, Missouri to Rubert and Ruby (Combs) Erwin. He married Sharon Southard Aug. 26, 1960 at Great Bend. She survives.

A Great Bend resident since 1959, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a CPA and partner of the accounting firm Kennedy &amp; Coe, prior to co-founding Cross, Erwin &amp; Goerl. He was a member of Foundry Methodist Church. He was in the United States Navy and served in Europe during the Korean War. Bert and Sharon recently moved to Wichita.

Survivors include, his wife Sharon of the home; one son, Mark Erwin of Overland Park; two daughters, Jana Erwin of Wichita and Pamela Roemer and husband Mark of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren, Abigail King and husband Charles, Benjamin Streit and Angus Durfee; and brother-in-law, Joe Southard and wife Loretta.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Steven Erwin and Greg Erwin; one brother, Samuel Randolph Erwin (Alma); one sister, Bettye Rockhold (James); and a grandson, Jonah Erwin.

Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding.

Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials are suggested to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577748727149.jpeg" alt="Bert W. Erwin" />
 <figcaption>Bert W. Erwin</figcaption>
 </figure>Bert W. Erwin, 87, passed away Dec. 28, 2019, at Larksfield Place Health Center, Wichita. He was born on Jan. 3, 1932 at Walnut Grove, Missouri to Rubert and Ruby (Combs) Erwin. He married Sharon Southard Aug. 26, 1960 at Great Bend. She survives.A Great Bend resident since 1959, he was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a CPA and partner of the accounting firm Kennedy &amp; Coe, prior to co-founding Cross, Erwin &amp; Goerl. He was a member of Foundry Methodist Church. He was in the United States Navy and served in Europe during the Korean War. Bert and Sharon recently moved to Wichita.Survivors include, his wife Sharon of the home; one son, Mark Erwin of Overland Park; two daughters, Jana Erwin of Wichita and Pamela Roemer and husband Mark of Minneapolis, Minn.; three grandchildren, Abigail King and husband Charles, Benjamin Streit and Angus Durfee; and brother-in-law, Joe Southard and wife Loretta.He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Steven Erwin and Greg Erwin; one brother, Samuel Randolph Erwin (Alma); one sister, Bettye Rockhold (James); and a grandson, Jonah Erwin.Visitation will be from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Foundry Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Aaron Withrow presiding.Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. Memorials are suggested to Foundry Methodist Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bert W. Erwin

Loretta A. Steiner, 91, died Dec. 29, 2019, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. She was born April 24, 1928, in Great Bend, the daughter of Bernard J. and Helen V. (Schreiber) Schneider.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Loretta graduated from Olmitz High School in 1945.

On Sept. 14, 1948, she married Hubert J. Steiner in Olmitz. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2014.

Loretta was a farm wife and homemaker, she also worked as an receptionist for Dr. Moore’s office.

Loretta was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She was a faithful member of the St. Ann’s Altar Society, serving in several offices over the years, and helped to publish the first Odin Cookbook.

She is survived by a son, Dan Steiner and wife Linda of Great Bend; two daughters, Helen Jeanne Oglesby and husband Dan of Lincoln, Ala., and Lisa Rookstool and husband Robert of Clay Center; six grandchildren, Hope Rickman, Jason Steiner, Michael Steiner, Ethan Steiner, Annie Steiner, and Bobbi Rookstool; and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Bernard Schneider, Jr., Paul Schneider, and Robert Schneider; and two sisters, Sister Helen Delores Schneider, and an infant sister, Clarissa Schneider.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Odin.

Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Altar Society of Holy Family Parish or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577748279553.jpeg" alt="Loretta A. Steiner" />
 <figcaption>Loretta A. Steiner</figcaption>
 </figure>Loretta A. Steiner, 91, died Dec. 29, 2019, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. She was born April 24, 1928, in Great Bend, the daughter of Bernard J. and Helen V. (Schreiber) Schneider.A lifetime Barton County resident, Loretta graduated from Olmitz High School in 1945.On Sept. 14, 1948, she married Hubert J. Steiner in Olmitz. He preceded her in death on Feb. 13, 2014.Loretta was a farm wife and homemaker, she also worked as an receptionist for Dr. Moore’s office.Loretta was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She was a faithful member of the St. Ann’s Altar Society, serving in several offices over the years, and helped to publish the first Odin Cookbook.She is survived by a son, Dan Steiner and wife Linda of Great Bend; two daughters, Helen Jeanne Oglesby and husband Dan of Lincoln, Ala., and Lisa Rookstool and husband Robert of Clay Center; six grandchildren, Hope Rickman, Jason Steiner, Michael Steiner, Ethan Steiner, Annie Steiner, and Bobbi Rookstool; and seven great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Bernard Schneider, Jr., Paul Schneider, and Robert Schneider; and two sisters, Sister Helen Delores Schneider, and an infant sister, Clarissa Schneider.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Don Bedore. Burial will follow in Holy Family Catholic Cemetery, Odin.Memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Altar Society of Holy Family Parish or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Loretta A. Steiner

Elmer Eugene Lawver died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Colby.

He was born&nbsp;Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1927.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at&nbsp;Baalmann Mortuary, Colby.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Jan. 2. at&nbsp;Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, KS 67701.

Interment will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 403 S. 13th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

A full obituary is pending with <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary.</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1577747604808.jpeg" alt="Elmer Eugene Lawver&nbsp;" />
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 </figure>Elmer Eugene Lawver died Monday, Dec. 30, 2019 in Colby.He was born&nbsp;Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1927.Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at&nbsp;Baalmann Mortuary, Colby.Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday Jan. 2. at&nbsp;Colby United Methodist Church, 950 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, KS 67701.Interment will be at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, 403 S. 13th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.A full obituary is pending with <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary.</a>

Elmer Eugene Lawver

Date of Birth: Wednesday, November 4th, 1942

Date of Death:Monday, December 30th, 2019

Date of Birth: Wednesday, November 4th, 1942Date of Death:Monday, December 30th, 2019Place of Death: HaysA full obituary is pending with <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary.</a>

PLAINVILLE—Lavonne Mary Normandin, age 83 of Plainville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at the Redbud Village in Plainville. 

Lavonne was born on Nov. 25, 1936 in Bogue to Hobson and Lorenda (Bellerive) Desair. She was raised in Damar, where she graduated with the class of 1954. Lavonne was united in marriage to Duane Normandin on April 27, 1955 in Damar. To this union, Larry, Rodney, Mark and Chris were born.

Lavonne loved spending her time with her family, especially her grandkids. She so enjoyed holding them as babies. She was a phenomenal baker and was a talented hand at crocheting. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Lavonne is survived by her sons; Larry (Carla) Normandin of Plainville, Rodney (Gay) Normandin of Plainville, Mark (Trena) Normandin of Salina, and Chris (Dena) Normandin of Plainville; sister, Helen (Bert) Bertolini of Lincoln, Neb.; brother, Eugene (Charlotte) Desair of Damar; four grandchildren, Amy Normandin, Nate Normandin, Logan Normandin, and Ella Normandin; four step-grandchildren Venessa Marvin, Mark (Anna) Marvin, Lacy Desair and Whitney Desair; and 10 step-great-grandchildren, Savannah, Trinity, Kaylee, Jesse, Mariah, Jakob, Sadie, Seth, Hailey, Aria.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Hobson and Lorenda Desair; husband, Duane Normandin; sisters, Marguarite Russell and Sharon Desair; granddaugher, Kelsey Normandin; and step-grandson, Ryan Desair.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3 p.m. The visitation will be moved to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 6 until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>.

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 </figure>PLAINVILLE—Lavonne Mary Normandin, age 83 of Plainville, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 at the Redbud Village in Plainville. Lavonne was born on Nov. 25, 1936 in Bogue to Hobson and Lorenda (Bellerive) Desair. She was raised in Damar, where she graduated with the class of 1954. Lavonne was united in marriage to Duane Normandin on April 27, 1955 in Damar. To this union, Larry, Rodney, Mark and Chris were born.Lavonne loved spending her time with her family, especially her grandkids. She so enjoyed holding them as babies. She was a phenomenal baker and was a talented hand at crocheting. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.Lavonne is survived by her sons; Larry (Carla) Normandin of Plainville, Rodney (Gay) Normandin of Plainville, Mark (Trena) Normandin of Salina, and Chris (Dena) Normandin of Plainville; sister, Helen (Bert) Bertolini of Lincoln, Neb.; brother, Eugene (Charlotte) Desair of Damar; four grandchildren, Amy Normandin, Nate Normandin, Logan Normandin, and Ella Normandin; four step-grandchildren Venessa Marvin, Mark (Anna) Marvin, Lacy Desair and Whitney Desair; and 10 step-great-grandchildren, Savannah, Trinity, Kaylee, Jesse, Mariah, Jakob, Sadie, Seth, Hailey, Aria.She is preceded in death by her parents, Hobson and Lorenda Desair; husband, Duane Normandin; sisters, Marguarite Russell and Sharon Desair; granddaugher, Kelsey Normandin; and step-grandson, Ryan Desair.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Ladies Guild Rosary at 3 p.m. The visitation will be moved to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 6 until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m.Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the family at <a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>.

Lavonne Mary Normandin

Donna L. Walters, 86, formerly of Hays, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Brookdale Nursing Home in Overland Park.

She was born Aug. 10, 1933 in Russell, one of three children to Verne and Eunice (Sellens) Willson. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. 

On April 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Dennis F. Walters at St. Joseph Church in Hays, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 12, 2011.

Donna was a homemaker and with her husband, owned and operated Walters Liquor Store for twenty years in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of the Yorkshire Kennel Club of Greater Kansas City, the MoKan Toy Club, and loved showing her Yorkie dogs. She was an excellent baker, always baking from scratch. Her hobbies included toll painting and calligraphy, and she perfected every hobby she enjoyed. &nbsp;

Survivors include two sons, Barry Walters and wife Tracey of Ventura, Calif., and Mark Walters and wife Susan of Queen Creek, Ariz.; a daughter, Stacey Grieve and husband Mark of Hays; two brothers, Keith Willson and wife Darlene and Kent Willson and wife Jeri; seven grandchildren, Kari, Kyle, Evan, Nolan, Amber, Kyla, and Kena; and four great-grandchildren; Hayden, Zander, Xavier, and Oliver.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dennis.

A private family inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Condolences and memories of Donna may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Donna L. Walters, 86, formerly of Hays, died Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Brookdale Nursing Home in Overland Park.She was born Aug. 10, 1933 in Russell, one of three children to Verne and Eunice (Sellens) Willson. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School. On April 23, 1956 she was united in marriage to Dennis F. Walters at St. Joseph Church in Hays, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on July 12, 2011.Donna was a homemaker and with her husband, owned and operated Walters Liquor Store for twenty years in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of the Yorkshire Kennel Club of Greater Kansas City, the MoKan Toy Club, and loved showing her Yorkie dogs. She was an excellent baker, always baking from scratch. Her hobbies included toll painting and calligraphy, and she perfected every hobby she enjoyed. &nbsp;Survivors include two sons, Barry Walters and wife Tracey of Ventura, Calif., and Mark Walters and wife Susan of Queen Creek, Ariz.; a daughter, Stacey Grieve and husband Mark of Hays; two brothers, Keith Willson and wife Darlene and Kent Willson and wife Jeri; seven grandchildren, Kari, Kyle, Evan, Nolan, Amber, Kyla, and Kena; and four great-grandchildren; Hayden, Zander, Xavier, and Oliver.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dennis.A private family inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.Condolences and memories of Donna may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donna L. Walters

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

John was born May 1, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp; He was the son of Alexius and Lena (Cira) McCarthy.&nbsp; He grew up in St. Louis until the age of 8 when his family moved to southern California.

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

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

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

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

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

John Raymond Terhune

On Dec. 26th, 2019, Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel passed away at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was 84 years old.

Judy was born on Jan. 13, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Myrtle Alice (Parsons) and Leonard Fenton Hohner. She was a Dust Bowl baby and was raised on the farm northwest of Ulysses in Grant County.

Growing up she enjoyed the country life and went to school in Ulysses. She attended Fort Hays State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree.

On Aug. 26, 1956, she married Wilfred Eugene Schrepel and they raised two boys in Ulysses. She was a warm and loving mother. Her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were her great joy.

Judy was a dedicated educator for 29 years first in Plainville and Norton then in Ulysses. She was certainly a part of her community and active in the Grace Lutheran Church, book club, Monday Study Club, sorority, bridge club, was a director of the Grant County Scholarship Foundation and participated in several quilt groups among others. Making beautiful quilts for her family and friends was her passion.

Judy is survived by her two sons, Douglas Schrepel of Colorado Springs, and Bradley Schrepel of Ketchikan, Alaska; her five grandchildren, Caitlin Schrepel of Seattle, Jordan Schrepel of Seattle, Marissa Schrepel of Colorado Springs, Alanna Schrepel of Bellingham, Wash., and Wyatt Schrepel of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Nora Hendricks of Seattle.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Todd Guinn officiating. Burial will be at the Ellinwood Lakin Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. 

In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Grant County Scholarship Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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 <figcaption>Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel</figcaption>
 </figure>On Dec. 26th, 2019, Judith Karen (Hohner) Schrepel passed away at the Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was 84 years old.Judy was born on Jan. 13, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Myrtle Alice (Parsons) and Leonard Fenton Hohner. She was a Dust Bowl baby and was raised on the farm northwest of Ulysses in Grant County.Growing up she enjoyed the country life and went to school in Ulysses. She attended Fort Hays State University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree.On Aug. 26, 1956, she married Wilfred Eugene Schrepel and they raised two boys in Ulysses. She was a warm and loving mother. Her kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids were her great joy.Judy was a dedicated educator for 29 years first in Plainville and Norton then in Ulysses. She was certainly a part of her community and active in the Grace Lutheran Church, book club, Monday Study Club, sorority, bridge club, was a director of the Grant County Scholarship Foundation and participated in several quilt groups among others. Making beautiful quilts for her family and friends was her passion.Judy is survived by her two sons, Douglas Schrepel of Colorado Springs, and Bradley Schrepel of Ketchikan, Alaska; her five grandchildren, Caitlin Schrepel of Seattle, Jordan Schrepel of Seattle, Marissa Schrepel of Colorado Springs, Alanna Schrepel of Bellingham, Wash., and Wyatt Schrepel of Seattle; and two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Nora Hendricks of Seattle.Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019 at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, with Reverend Todd Guinn officiating. Burial will be at the Ellinwood Lakin Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Grant County Scholarship Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave., Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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