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.

Wendy Marie Wilbur

Loretta Carol Welch, 79, of Osborne, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. &nbsp;Loretta was born on Sept. 2, 1940 in&nbsp;Dodge City to Myron and Laura (Camp) Welch. &nbsp;

Loretta graduated from high school and took some college classes. &nbsp;She met and married Dennis Webster and to this union, several children were born. &nbsp;Loretta was a homemaker.

Loretta was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dennis Webster in 2013.

Loretta is survived by her sons: Dale Webster of Spring Branch, Texas; Danny Webster of Blanco, Texas; daughters: Cindy King of Osborne; Sandy Cameron of Osborne; Carla Foth of Marble Falls, Texas; Julie Timmons of Johnson City, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother: Richard Long of Dodge City, Texas; sister: Donna Mead of Buffalo, Okla.

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 </figure>Loretta Carol Welch, 79, of Osborne, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, at the Kansas Heart Hospital in Wichita. &nbsp;Loretta was born on Sept. 2, 1940 in&nbsp;Dodge City to Myron and Laura (Camp) Welch. &nbsp;Loretta graduated from high school and took some college classes. &nbsp;She met and married Dennis Webster and to this union, several children were born. &nbsp;Loretta was a homemaker.Loretta was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Dennis Webster in 2013.Loretta is survived by her sons: Dale Webster of Spring Branch, Texas; Danny Webster of Blanco, Texas; daughters: Cindy King of Osborne; Sandy Cameron of Osborne; Carla Foth of Marble Falls, Texas; Julie Timmons of Johnson City, Texas; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; brother: Richard Long of Dodge City, Texas; sister: Donna Mead of Buffalo, Okla.

Loretta Carol Welch

Diana Dale Sabatka (Kauffman) was born Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1943. 

She died&nbsp;Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 in Colby.

Services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood</a>.

Diana Dale Sabatka (Kauffman) was born Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1943. She died&nbsp;Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 in Colby.Services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/">Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood</a>.

Diana Dale Sabatka (Kauffman

Tommie Gean Watton, age 79, of WaKeeney, (born in Ordway, Colo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.

Cremation has been chosen and the family will have private services at a later date.

<a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/">Schmitt Funeral Home</a>, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements.

Tommie Gean Watton, age 79, of WaKeeney, (born in Ordway, Colo., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.Cremation has been chosen and the family will have private services at a later date.<a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/">Schmitt Funeral Home</a>, WaKeeney, is handling arrangements.

Tommie Gean Watton

WaKEENEY—Estella Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Hays. Services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/">Schmitt Funeral Homes.</a>

WaKEENEY—Estella Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019, in Hays. Services are pending with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/">Schmitt Funeral Homes.</a>

Estella Miller

Jacob J. Heier, 89, of Hoxie, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. He was born Dec. 21, 1929 in rural Park, Kan., to Valentine “Walter” and Margaret (Zerr) Heier.

Jake attended a small country school north of Park. After finishing school he worked on the family farm.

He attended a wedding dance where he met a young lady who captured his heart, and then married, Rosalie Pauline Appelhans on May 3, 1954 in St. Peter, Kan. Jake and Rosie recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

He was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and served as Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus. He was always willing to serve his Lord in any way he could.

After Jake and Rosie were married, they lived on the family farm north of Park. They were blessed with a beautiful family. In 1961, the family moved to Hoxie.

In his early years Jake worked for Fred Pratt, Don William’s Tire Shop, and Bill Week’s filling station. In 1968, he went to work for the Kansas State Road Department where he worked with the road maintenance crew for 27 years and retired in 1992.

Jake and Steve Zerr Sr. worked many odd jobs together for those who asked, always willing to lend a helping hand. In 1975, they purchased their home and property east of Hoxie where Jake would putter around on his tractor and build out the property to create a big garden for he and his wife to tend.

Jake and Rosie enjoyed going to dances so much they joined the Sunflower Polka Club, which kept them busy on the weekends going to dances in various towns around the area. They led many wedding marches for family and friends.

When they weren’t dancing, they played cards and a family favorite game—Wahoo. He loved to go coyote hunting with his son and other relatives. After retirement Jake enjoyed going to early morning coffee with his coffee buddies at Red’s. Jake enjoyed his family and friends. He always had a smile on his face, spoke to everyone and never knew a stranger.

Survivors include his wife, Rosie of the home; son, Richard and wife Glenda; daughter, Debra and husband Kelly Vickers, all of Hoxie, and Norma Lehew of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Martha Heier, of Hays; grandchildren, Aimee Vickers, Kelsi and husband Adam Bartlett, Jamie and husband Chris Hoyt, Jordan and wife Erika Vickers, Trisha Hoover, Andrew Hoover, Kara and husband Bronson Scott, and Corey Heier; great-grandchildren, Taelynn, Lyla, Kaitlin, Grayson, Lennan, Jovie, Alexa, Eislee, Emery and McKinley.

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son Robert; infant daughter Carol; infant grandson Lane; and infant granddaughter.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie. Burial will follow in St. Frances Cemetery, Hoxie.

Visitation will be from 2:30 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. with the Vigil Service starting at 7 p.m. at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.

Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and Knights of Columbus. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>.

Jake Heier was a good man. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ and family with all his heart. He knew he was so blessed to live to see his grandchildren grow up and be a part of their children– his great grandchildren’s lives. His ever-ready smile and willingness to share a story will forever be missed by his family and friends.

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 </figure>Jacob J. Heier, 89, of Hoxie, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. He was born Dec. 21, 1929 in rural Park, Kan., to Valentine “Walter” and Margaret (Zerr) Heier.Jake attended a small country school north of Park. After finishing school he worked on the family farm.He attended a wedding dance where he met a young lady who captured his heart, and then married, Rosalie Pauline Appelhans on May 3, 1954 in St. Peter, Kan. Jake and Rosie recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.He was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church and served as Grand Knight for Knights of Columbus. He was always willing to serve his Lord in any way he could.After Jake and Rosie were married, they lived on the family farm north of Park. They were blessed with a beautiful family. In 1961, the family moved to Hoxie.In his early years Jake worked for Fred Pratt, Don William’s Tire Shop, and Bill Week’s filling station. In 1968, he went to work for the Kansas State Road Department where he worked with the road maintenance crew for 27 years and retired in 1992.Jake and Steve Zerr Sr. worked many odd jobs together for those who asked, always willing to lend a helping hand. In 1975, they purchased their home and property east of Hoxie where Jake would putter around on his tractor and build out the property to create a big garden for he and his wife to tend.Jake and Rosie enjoyed going to dances so much they joined the Sunflower Polka Club, which kept them busy on the weekends going to dances in various towns around the area. They led many wedding marches for family and friends.When they weren’t dancing, they played cards and a family favorite game—Wahoo. He loved to go coyote hunting with his son and other relatives. After retirement Jake enjoyed going to early morning coffee with his coffee buddies at Red’s. Jake enjoyed his family and friends. He always had a smile on his face, spoke to everyone and never knew a stranger.Survivors include his wife, Rosie of the home; son, Richard and wife Glenda; daughter, Debra and husband Kelly Vickers, all of Hoxie, and Norma Lehew of Tucson, Ariz.; sister, Martha Heier, of Hays; grandchildren, Aimee Vickers, Kelsi and husband Adam Bartlett, Jamie and husband Chris Hoyt, Jordan and wife Erika Vickers, Trisha Hoover, Andrew Hoover, Kara and husband Bronson Scott, and Corey Heier; great-grandchildren, Taelynn, Lyla, Kaitlin, Grayson, Lennan, Jovie, Alexa, Eislee, Emery and McKinley.He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son Robert; infant daughter Carol; infant grandson Lane; and infant granddaughter.Mass of Christian Burial will be at at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie. Burial will follow in St. Frances Cemetery, Hoxie.Visitation will be from 2:30 until 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 with family receiving friends from 6 to 7 p.m. with the Vigil Service starting at 7 p.m. at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and Knights of Columbus. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of comfort may be left at <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>.Jake Heier was a good man. He loved his Lord Jesus Christ and family with all his heart. He knew he was so blessed to live to see his grandchildren grow up and be a part of their children– his great grandchildren’s lives. His ever-ready smile and willingness to share a story will forever be missed by his family and friends.

Jacob J. Heier

Forrest Edward Frazey passed away on Dec. 9, 2019 at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie at the age of 97.

He was born Oct. 23, 1922 in Dresden, Kansas to the late Joseph and Troy (Carr) Frazey. He grew up in Dresden and the Hoxie area. He attended Sheridan Community High School graduating with the Class of 1941.

On July 26 1942, he was united in marriage to Lillian Florence Morgan. He worked for Sheridan County as a heavy equipment operator.

During World War II, he served in the 1276th Engineering Combat Battalion in Germany and France participating in “D” Day going ashore at Omaha Beach. He spent 22 months in Europe visiting eight countries. He returned home and continued work as a heavy equipment operator.

Forrest was a hardworking man and was always concerned about providing for his family. Due to his vocation, he worked away from home leaving early on Monday mornings and returning late Friday evenings. He still found time to take Gary hunting and fishing and to watch his grandchildren grow.

In his later years, he enjoyed bird watching with Lillian. Forrest was an avid reader. He had checked out every western and mystery book from the library, and they would call him when they received a new book.

Forrest is survived by sons, Lynn Frazey and his wife Sandra of Palm Coast, Fla., Gary Frazey and his wife Carole of Owasso, Okla.; daughter, Clara Lou Spillman and her husband Dennis of Hoxie; daughter-in-law, Linda (Winter) Frazey of Hoxie; sisters-in-law, Edith Frazey and Doris Bunting. They have 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; son Tim Frazey of Hoxie; parents, Joseph and Troy Frazey; sisters, Ramona Frazey, Bertha Leister and Rose Carder; and brothers Warren and Zane Frazey.

A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12,2019 at the Hoxie United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m.&nbsp; Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.

Family suggests memorials to Sheridan County Health Complex LTC and may be mailed to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. 

Words of comfort may be left at <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/">www.mickeyleoopoldfuneral.com</a>.

Forrest’s most famous quote while talking to Dylan Rietcheck was "and then there was “D” Day ... and that was a real bitch."

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 </figure>Forrest Edward Frazey passed away on Dec. 9, 2019 at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie at the age of 97.He was born Oct. 23, 1922 in Dresden, Kansas to the late Joseph and Troy (Carr) Frazey. He grew up in Dresden and the Hoxie area. He attended Sheridan Community High School graduating with the Class of 1941.On July 26 1942, he was united in marriage to Lillian Florence Morgan. He worked for Sheridan County as a heavy equipment operator.During World War II, he served in the 1276th Engineering Combat Battalion in Germany and France participating in “D” Day going ashore at Omaha Beach. He spent 22 months in Europe visiting eight countries. He returned home and continued work as a heavy equipment operator.Forrest was a hardworking man and was always concerned about providing for his family. Due to his vocation, he worked away from home leaving early on Monday mornings and returning late Friday evenings. He still found time to take Gary hunting and fishing and to watch his grandchildren grow.In his later years, he enjoyed bird watching with Lillian. Forrest was an avid reader. He had checked out every western and mystery book from the library, and they would call him when they received a new book.Forrest is survived by sons, Lynn Frazey and his wife Sandra of Palm Coast, Fla., Gary Frazey and his wife Carole of Owasso, Okla.; daughter, Clara Lou Spillman and her husband Dennis of Hoxie; daughter-in-law, Linda (Winter) Frazey of Hoxie; sisters-in-law, Edith Frazey and Doris Bunting. They have 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian; son Tim Frazey of Hoxie; parents, Joseph and Troy Frazey; sisters, Ramona Frazey, Bertha Leister and Rose Carder; and brothers Warren and Zane Frazey.A funeral service is planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12,2019 at the Hoxie United Methodist Church.Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m.&nbsp; Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie.Family suggests memorials to Sheridan County Health Complex LTC and may be mailed to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. Words of comfort may be left at <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/">www.mickeyleoopoldfuneral.com</a>.Forrest’s most famous quote while talking to Dylan Rietcheck was "and then there was “D” Day ... and that was a real bitch."

Forrest E. Frazey

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at&nbsp;Sharon Springs Community Activities Building at Sharon Springs Fairgrounds at Sharon Springs, KS 67758.

<a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">Koons-Russell Funeral Home</a>&nbsp;is in charge of the arrangements.

<h2>Dale Orval Samuelson</h2>May 24, 1955~December 9, 2019 (age 64)A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.MEMORIAL SERVICE10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 at&nbsp;Sharon Springs Community Activities Building at Sharon Springs Fairgrounds at Sharon Springs, KS 67758.<a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">Koons-Russell Funeral Home</a>&nbsp;is in charge of the arrangements.

Dale Orval Samuelson

Thelma Eilene (Fenn) Hipp, 93, passed away Dec. 9, 2019, at Lake Point Assisted Living, Wichita. She was born on July 25, 1926, at Great Bend, the daughter of Ernest A. and Katherine Ella (Drehle) Fenn. 

She married Joseph Lawrence Hipp on her 22nd&nbsp;birthday, July 25, 1948 in Great Bend. They were married for 31 years until his death on Dec. 9, 1979.

Thelma was a Great Bend resident until 2013 when she moved to Wichita to be closer to her children. She graduated from Great Bend High School with the Class of 1944 and attended St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield. Thelma was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Trinity Ladies Fellowship, Rebecca Circle, adult Sunday school class, usher and greeter at church, Monday Morning Bible Study Group, helped organize the 55 plus group and was chairperson of the participation teams. She occasionally helped with the quilting of the church quilts.

Survivors include, two sons, Vincent Hipp and wife June of Springfield, Ohio, and Paul Hipp and wife Becky of Great Bend; two daughters, Rose Hammerschmidt and husband Marion of Bartlesville, Okla., and Shirley Buchanan and husband Russell of Wichita; sister-in-law, Louise Fenn of Mulvane; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Lawrence Hipp; three sons, Ernest Hipp, Henry Hipp and Marvin Hipp; and one brother, Elmer Fenn.

Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding.

Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity united Lutheran Church, VFW Post #3111, or Lake Point Assisted Living, in care of <a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/">Bryant Funeral Home</a>.

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 </figure>Thelma Eilene (Fenn) Hipp, 93, passed away Dec. 9, 2019, at Lake Point Assisted Living, Wichita. She was born on July 25, 1926, at Great Bend, the daughter of Ernest A. and Katherine Ella (Drehle) Fenn. She married Joseph Lawrence Hipp on her 22nd&nbsp;birthday, July 25, 1948 in Great Bend. They were married for 31 years until his death on Dec. 9, 1979.Thelma was a Great Bend resident until 2013 when she moved to Wichita to be closer to her children. She graduated from Great Bend High School with the Class of 1944 and attended St. John’s Lutheran College in Winfield. Thelma was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Trinity Ladies Fellowship, Rebecca Circle, adult Sunday school class, usher and greeter at church, Monday Morning Bible Study Group, helped organize the 55 plus group and was chairperson of the participation teams. She occasionally helped with the quilting of the church quilts.Survivors include, two sons, Vincent Hipp and wife June of Springfield, Ohio, and Paul Hipp and wife Becky of Great Bend; two daughters, Rose Hammerschmidt and husband Marion of Bartlesville, Okla., and Shirley Buchanan and husband Russell of Wichita; sister-in-law, Louise Fenn of Mulvane; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Joseph Lawrence Hipp; three sons, Ernest Hipp, Henry Hipp and Marvin Hipp; and one brother, Elmer Fenn.Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding.Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity united Lutheran Church, VFW Post #3111, or Lake Point Assisted Living, in care of <a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/">Bryant Funeral Home</a>.

Thelma Eilene (Fenn) Hipp

Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in WaKeeney with her family by her side.&nbsp;

Bertha was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellis to Ignatz and Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a 1946 graduate of Ellis High School.

Bertha was married to Edward (Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised 10 children—five boys and five girls. Edward passed away Oct. 30, 1970. After his death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her children.

She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, Colo.; Melvin (Donna, Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis; Darren of Talala, Okla.; Judy (Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, Colo.; Wanda (David) Hill of Peyton, Colo.; Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney; Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber of Ellis; and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Troy, her parents, six sisters and one infant brother.

Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens and cooking.

Visitation will be&nbsp; from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe St., Ellis, KS 67637.

Funeral services will be at&nbsp; 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.

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

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 </figure>Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019 in WaKeeney with her family by her side.&nbsp;Bertha was born on Nov. 5, 1928 in Ellis to Ignatz and Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a 1946 graduate of Ellis High School.Bertha was married to Edward (Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised 10 children—five boys and five girls. Edward passed away Oct. 30, 1970. After his death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her children.She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, Colo.; Melvin (Donna, Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis; Darren of Talala, Okla.; Judy (Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, Colo.; Wanda (David) Hill of Peyton, Colo.; Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney; Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber of Ellis; and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Troy, her parents, six sisters and one infant brother.Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens and cooking.Visitation will be&nbsp; from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday with a Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 6:30 p.m. followed by a parish vigil service at 7 p.m. all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe St., Ellis, KS 67637.Funeral services will be at&nbsp; 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at <a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.

Bertha (Flax) Riedel

Rachel Etiennette Oldham was born November 20th, 1984 to Dennis Oldham and Regina (Whipple) Oldham in Burlington, Colorado. She was welcomed home by her older sister, Hailey Oldham, who became her fierce protector. After a courageous battle with kidney disease starting at age 2, she passed away December 7th, 2019 at her home in Goodland, Kansas.

Rachel grew up in Burlington, Colorado attending the Burlington school system, graduating in 2004. Rachel took CNA classes in Colby, Kansas in the summer of 2002. She worked for Stratton Coop, Wheatridge Acres, and Res-care Golden West.

It was in Burlington that she met the love of her life and best friend, Zeb Smith. They both attended the Kit Carson Correction Center open house in October 1998, which offered an overnight stay in jail for those interested. Rachel and her many girlfriends and Zeb with his friends chose to stay. They all played games and chased each other throughout the night. They would joke they met while in prison. They started dating in 2000 and started sharing a life together in 2004. Brayden became part of their lives in November 2006, and with Brayden’s final adoption on September 9th, 2009, their family was complete.

Rachel was a devoted wife and mother, taking great pride in having a welcoming and warm home. She loved the change of seasons, adding and removing decorations around her house for each season and holiday. She loved the Christmas season with the birth of our Savior, the bright lights, and decorations. Rachel loved to cook and bake from an early age, starting at her parents’ and grandparents’ kitchens, which were always busy places.&nbsp; She especially loved cooking with her father and learning the family recipes. Christmas was always special as trays of goodies were taken to friends and neighbors to share and to visit. She loved collecting and sharing recipes and ideas.

Rachel loved living in the country with her garden, chickens, ducks, honey bees and various other animals. She was active with Zeb and Brayden in 4-H and school. Rachel and Zeb also enjoyed working together remodeling rental properties.

Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Oldham and father-in-law Rex Smith; Grandparents Forrest and Regina Whipple, Lois Crist, Viola and Jerome Janousek, and Royce and Blanche Smith; Aunts Kim Armbrister, Judy Hadley, and Joyce Meyer; Uncles Larry Oldham and Clifford Whipple; and her cousins Loyd Whipple, Jennifer Whipple, Grant Winslow and Brent Oldham.

The people she leaves behind with broken hearts and cherished memories are: Zeb and Brayden Smith, mother Regina Oldham, mother-in-law Colleen Smith and Mike Maupin, Grandpa Dale Crist, her sister Hailey Oldham, sister-in-law Jandi Smith, brother-in-law Spencer Smith as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Honorary pallbearers are Kim Bohme, Chuck and Joyce Bohme, Kim and James Mayfield, Kyle and Danielle Ramsey, Nicole Holub, and Karen Loudon.

Rachel became a strong advocate of Donate Life and was an active participant in the annual donor dash. She had her team of family and friends joining her for this very important day. Rachel was very passionate about blood and organ donation. She wanted everyone to know how important it is to be a blood and organ donor. She wants everyone to donate blood on a regular basis and to register as an organ donor. Please keep in mind that when one recipient receives an organ donation, that recipient is not the only one affected; everyone around them is as well: spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Organ donation is truly a gift that keeps on giving. It also gives the donor family comfort knowing their loss has truly blessed another family.

Services for Rachel will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, CO.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with a Parish Rosary to begin at 6:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Rachel Oldham Memorial Fund to be used for her son Brayden, and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Services for Rachel have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Rachel Etiennette Oldham was born November 20th, 1984 to Dennis Oldham and Regina (Whipple) Oldham in Burlington, Colorado. She was welcomed home by her older sister, Hailey Oldham, who became her fierce protector. After a courageous battle with kidney disease starting at age 2, she passed away December 7th, 2019 at her home in Goodland, Kansas.Rachel grew up in Burlington, Colorado attending the Burlington school system, graduating in 2004. Rachel took CNA classes in Colby, Kansas in the summer of 2002. She worked for Stratton Coop, Wheatridge Acres, and Res-care Golden West.It was in Burlington that she met the love of her life and best friend, Zeb Smith. They both attended the Kit Carson Correction Center open house in October 1998, which offered an overnight stay in jail for those interested. Rachel and her many girlfriends and Zeb with his friends chose to stay. They all played games and chased each other throughout the night. They would joke they met while in prison. They started dating in 2000 and started sharing a life together in 2004. Brayden became part of their lives in November 2006, and with Brayden’s final adoption on September 9th, 2009, their family was complete.Rachel was a devoted wife and mother, taking great pride in having a welcoming and warm home. She loved the change of seasons, adding and removing decorations around her house for each season and holiday. She loved the Christmas season with the birth of our Savior, the bright lights, and decorations. Rachel loved to cook and bake from an early age, starting at her parents’ and grandparents’ kitchens, which were always busy places.&nbsp; She especially loved cooking with her father and learning the family recipes. Christmas was always special as trays of goodies were taken to friends and neighbors to share and to visit. She loved collecting and sharing recipes and ideas.Rachel loved living in the country with her garden, chickens, ducks, honey bees and various other animals. She was active with Zeb and Brayden in 4-H and school. Rachel and Zeb also enjoyed working together remodeling rental properties.Rachel is preceded in death by her father, Dennis Oldham and father-in-law Rex Smith; Grandparents Forrest and Regina Whipple, Lois Crist, Viola and Jerome Janousek, and Royce and Blanche Smith; Aunts Kim Armbrister, Judy Hadley, and Joyce Meyer; Uncles Larry Oldham and Clifford Whipple; and her cousins Loyd Whipple, Jennifer Whipple, Grant Winslow and Brent Oldham.The people she leaves behind with broken hearts and cherished memories are: Zeb and Brayden Smith, mother Regina Oldham, mother-in-law Colleen Smith and Mike Maupin, Grandpa Dale Crist, her sister Hailey Oldham, sister-in-law Jandi Smith, brother-in-law Spencer Smith as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.Honorary pallbearers are Kim Bohme, Chuck and Joyce Bohme, Kim and James Mayfield, Kyle and Danielle Ramsey, Nicole Holub, and Karen Loudon.Rachel became a strong advocate of Donate Life and was an active participant in the annual donor dash. She had her team of family and friends joining her for this very important day. Rachel was very passionate about blood and organ donation. She wanted everyone to know how important it is to be a blood and organ donor. She wants everyone to donate blood on a regular basis and to register as an organ donor. Please keep in mind that when one recipient receives an organ donation, that recipient is not the only one affected; everyone around them is as well: spouses, children, parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Organ donation is truly a gift that keeps on giving. It also gives the donor family comfort knowing their loss has truly blessed another family.Services for Rachel will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 10:00 AM MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Goodland with Father Andrew Rockers officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Burlington, CO.Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with a Parish Rosary to begin at 6:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be made to the Rachel Oldham Memorial Fund to be used for her son Brayden, and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online Condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services for Rachel have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Rachel Etiennette Oldham

Johnette Jolene Schaben, 90, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the 
Country Place Senior Living in Larned, Kansas. She was born on October 
8, 1929 on the farm south of Bazine, the daughter of John and Lucinda 
(Tittle) Wittman.

Johnette was a homemaker and farm wife. In her younger years, she 
worked at the Bazine Drug Store and the Bazine Bank. She later worked in
 the banking field after the couple briefly moved to Hoquiam, 
Washington. She married Ronald Schaben on Saturday, September 4, 1948, 
in Bazine. Rarely was one seen without the other. Ronald passed away on 
September 10, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Johnny Schaben and wife Yolanda of Great 
Bend, Bradley and fiancé, Elaine Younger of Bazine; a daughter, Jolana 
McCart of Norman, OK; a brother, Robert Wittman; 5 grandchildren, and 9 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 
sister, Ilene Maier; brother, Larry Wittman; son-in-law, Mark McCart; 
and grandson, Greg Schaben.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2:00 P.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on
 Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with the family present
 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Viewing will also be on Wednesday, December 
11, from 9:00 A.M. until service time.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Bazine Cemetery Fund.

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 </figure>Johnette Jolene Schaben, 90, passed away on December 9, 2019 at the 
Country Place Senior Living in Larned, Kansas. She was born on October 
8, 1929 on the farm south of Bazine, the daughter of John and Lucinda 
(Tittle) Wittman.Johnette was a homemaker and farm wife. In her younger years, she 
worked at the Bazine Drug Store and the Bazine Bank. She later worked in
 the banking field after the couple briefly moved to Hoquiam, 
Washington. She married Ronald Schaben on Saturday, September 4, 1948, 
in Bazine. Rarely was one seen without the other. Ronald passed away on 
September 10, 2007.Survivors include two sons, Johnny Schaben and wife Yolanda of Great 
Bend, Bradley and fiancé, Elaine Younger of Bazine; a daughter, Jolana 
McCart of Norman, OK; a brother, Robert Wittman; 5 grandchildren, and 9 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; 
sister, Ilene Maier; brother, Larry Wittman; son-in-law, Mark McCart; 
and grandson, Greg Schaben.Funeral service will be on Wednesday, December 11, 2:00 P.M., at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas. Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on
 Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. with the family present
 from 6:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Viewing will also be on Wednesday, December 
11, from 9:00 A.M. until service time.Memorial contributions may be given to the Bazine Cemetery Fund.

Johnette Jolene Schaben

Ricky Dean Wilcox, 56, passed away December 8, 2019 in Larned.

He was born March 12, 1963 in Larned, the son of LaVerne Wilcox and Ann Greathouse Wilcox.

A Larned area resident since 2017, he worked as a foundry plant 
manager and was the current owner of Scooters Diner in Larned. He was of
 the Catholic faith and enjoyed doing yard work, riding motorcycles, 
supporting the Pawnee County Humane Society, and he loved Alabama 
football.

Survivors include: his mother, Ann Wilcox, Larned, and two sons, 
Stiles Cantrell, Larned, and Stormie Cantrell, Surprise, Arizona.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Ricky Dean Wilcox, 56, passed away December 8, 2019 in Larned.He was born March 12, 1963 in Larned, the son of LaVerne Wilcox and Ann Greathouse Wilcox.A Larned area resident since 2017, he worked as a foundry plant 
manager and was the current owner of Scooters Diner in Larned. He was of
 the Catholic faith and enjoyed doing yard work, riding motorcycles, 
supporting the Pawnee County Humane Society, and he loved Alabama 
football.Survivors include: his mother, Ann Wilcox, Larned, and two sons, 
Stiles Cantrell, Larned, and Stormie Cantrell, Surprise, Arizona.He was preceded in death by his father.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Ricky Dean Wilcox

October 16, 1935 ~ December 9, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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Beverly Elaine (Hawks) Hurd

Donald Wayne Schneider Sr., 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 06, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas.

Don was born on November
 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) 
Schneider.&nbsp; He grew up in Rural Osborne County, and graduated from 
Natoma High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United
 States Army.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to 
Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, North of Natoma.&nbsp; From this union Donald and Berneita were 
blessed with 5 children Donald Jr., Kelly, William (Bill, Susan and 
Todd.&nbsp; Don worked the family farm and enjoyed farming and ranching with 
his wife and children and also was owner operator of Schneider Pallets 
LLC.&nbsp; Don was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Peace 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; In addition to being a devoted father and husband, he 
served in several officer positions for the Church as well as Natoma 
School Board, Round Mound Township Board, Rural Water District II 
Board.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about ranching 
and farming.

Don is survived by his 
wife Berneita of the home; sons Don Schneider Jr. (Lynda) of Bennington,
 Kansas, Kelly Schneider of Alton, Kansas, Bill Schneider of Baldwin 
City, Kansas and Todd Schneider (fiancé Michelle Wagner) of Paradise, 
Kansas and his daughter Susan Cain (Chris) of Topeka, Kansas; 3 brothers
 Raymond Schneider of Osborne, Kansas, Richard Schneider (Claudia) of 
Columbia, South Carolina and John Schneider (Jan) of Iowa City, Iowa; 16
 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters Elna Gough, Ruby Schneider and Ruth Barnett.

A celebration of Don's 
life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the 
Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastors Matthew Schneider and 
Michael Schmidt officiating.&nbsp; Viewing for Don and visitation with family
 will take place the day of the service from 10 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on 
Friday morning.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma,
 Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.&nbsp; 

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 </figure>Donald Wayne Schneider Sr., 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 06, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas.Don was born on November
 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) 
Schneider.&nbsp; He grew up in Rural Osborne County, and graduated from 
Natoma High School in the class of 1953.&nbsp; He was drafted into the United
 States Army.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to 
Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran 
Church, North of Natoma.&nbsp; From this union Donald and Berneita were 
blessed with 5 children Donald Jr., Kelly, William (Bill, Susan and 
Todd.&nbsp; Don worked the family farm and enjoyed farming and ranching with 
his wife and children and also was owner operator of Schneider Pallets 
LLC.&nbsp; Don was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Peace 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; In addition to being a devoted father and husband, he 
served in several officer positions for the Church as well as Natoma 
School Board, Round Mound Township Board, Rural Water District II 
Board.&nbsp;&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about ranching 
and farming.Don is survived by his 
wife Berneita of the home; sons Don Schneider Jr. (Lynda) of Bennington,
 Kansas, Kelly Schneider of Alton, Kansas, Bill Schneider of Baldwin 
City, Kansas and Todd Schneider (fiancé Michelle Wagner) of Paradise, 
Kansas and his daughter Susan Cain (Chris) of Topeka, Kansas; 3 brothers
 Raymond Schneider of Osborne, Kansas, Richard Schneider (Claudia) of 
Columbia, South Carolina and John Schneider (Jan) of Iowa City, Iowa; 16
 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters Elna Gough, Ruby Schneider and Ruth Barnett.A celebration of Don's 
life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the 
Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastors Matthew Schneider and 
Michael Schmidt officiating.&nbsp; Viewing for Don and visitation with family
 will take place the day of the service from 10 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on 
Friday morning.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma,
 Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.&nbsp;

Donald Wayne Schneider Sr.

 Norva Pruter, 87, of Great Bend, Kansas, and former Natoma and Russell, Kansas, resident died on Saturday, December 07, 2019, at the Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.

Norva was born on 
October 01, 1932, in Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline 
(Stiverson) Weldon.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma 
High School in the class of 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp; After high school, she attended the 
Kansas City Bible College in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; As a young lady, 
she worked at the Natoma Ben Franklin Variety Store and the Natoma Post 
Office.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ray Eldon 
Pruter on September 28, 1951, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, Norva
 and Ray were blessed with three children: Jodell, Dale and Kenny. Norva
 remained a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown and then 
worked as a kitchen employee at the Russell Senior Center until retiring
 in 1999.

She dedicated her life 
to the Lord at an early age and was an active member of the Church of 
God (Holiness) in Natoma where she held various offices. Later in life, 
she attended Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas, and 
the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She loved and was 
passionate about her relationship with Christ and lived her life based 
on Christ's love and teachings.&nbsp; Because of her strong relationship with
 Christ, she faithfully read and studied the Bible on a daily basis and 
took great pride in fully reading the Bible for 35 years in a row.&nbsp; Her 
friends and family will fondly remember her as a devout Christian and 
devoted wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She will also be remembered as a 
person who was a great listener and always took the time to help with 
and pray for her family and friends’ joys and concerns.

She enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, going to family reunions, church camp, and gospel music, especially quartets.&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Norva's surviving family
 include her daughter Jodell Glick of Winfield, Kansas; sons Dale E. 
Pruter (Sherry) and Kenny Pruter (Patty) both of Great Bend, Kansas; 
sister Elsie Richmond of Plainville, Kansas; 4 grandchildren: Tarena, 
Trent, Luke and Audra; ten great grandchildren: Levi, Taylor, Sophia, 
Sydnee, Sylvia, Kaiden, Kenzlie, Maddie, Henry and Halle; and one great 
great grandchild Roland.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years, Ray Eldon, on April 29, 2014.

A celebration of Norva's
 life will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the 
Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, Kansas, with 
Pastors Josh and Amy Foster officiating.&nbsp; Burial will take place at the 
Natoma City Cemetery at 2:30 PM on Thursday in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 12.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell
 and Natoma are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure> Norva Pruter, 87, of Great Bend, Kansas, and former Natoma and Russell, Kansas, resident died on Saturday, December 07, 2019, at the Harry Hynes Hospice in Wichita, Kansas.Norva was born on 
October 01, 1932, in Natoma, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Adeline 
(Stiverson) Weldon.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma and graduated from Natoma 
High School in the class of 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp; After high school, she attended the 
Kansas City Bible College in Overland Park, Kansas.&nbsp; As a young lady, 
she worked at the Natoma Ben Franklin Variety Store and the Natoma Post 
Office.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ray Eldon 
Pruter on September 28, 1951, in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, Norva
 and Ray were blessed with three children: Jodell, Dale and Kenny. Norva
 remained a stay-at-home mom until her children were grown and then 
worked as a kitchen employee at the Russell Senior Center until retiring
 in 1999.She dedicated her life 
to the Lord at an early age and was an active member of the Church of 
God (Holiness) in Natoma where she held various offices. Later in life, 
she attended Otterbein United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas, and 
the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She loved and was 
passionate about her relationship with Christ and lived her life based 
on Christ's love and teachings.&nbsp; Because of her strong relationship with
 Christ, she faithfully read and studied the Bible on a daily basis and 
took great pride in fully reading the Bible for 35 years in a row.&nbsp; Her 
friends and family will fondly remember her as a devout Christian and 
devoted wife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She will also be remembered as a 
person who was a great listener and always took the time to help with 
and pray for her family and friends’ joys and concerns.She enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, going to family reunions, church camp, and gospel music, especially quartets.&nbsp;&nbsp; Norva's surviving family
 include her daughter Jodell Glick of Winfield, Kansas; sons Dale E. 
Pruter (Sherry) and Kenny Pruter (Patty) both of Great Bend, Kansas; 
sister Elsie Richmond of Plainville, Kansas; 4 grandchildren: Tarena, 
Trent, Luke and Audra; ten great grandchildren: Levi, Taylor, Sophia, 
Sydnee, Sylvia, Kaiden, Kenzlie, Maddie, Henry and Halle; and one great 
great grandchild Roland.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 62 years, Ray Eldon, on April 29, 2014.A celebration of Norva's
 life will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at the 
Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene, Great Bend, Kansas, with 
Pastors Josh and Amy Foster officiating.&nbsp; Burial will take place at the 
Natoma City Cemetery at 2:30 PM on Thursday in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; 
Visitation will take place at 9 a.m. on Thursday, December 12.&nbsp; 
Memorials may be given to Great Bend First Church of the Nazarene and 
sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell
 and Natoma are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Norva Pruter

Paul Robert Nutsch,
 90, of Marysville, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on
 Monday, December 09, 2019, at the Community Memorial Hospital in 
Marysville, Kansas.

Services are pending with&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

Paul Robert Nutsch,
 90, of Marysville, Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas, resident died on
 Monday, December 09, 2019, at the Community Memorial Hospital in 
Marysville, Kansas.Services are pending with&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

Paul Robert Nutsch

Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney, KS with her family by her side.&nbsp;

Bertha was born on November 5, 1928 in Ellis, KS to Ignatz and 
Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a
 1946 graduate of Ellis High School. Bertha was married to Edward 
(Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised ten children, 
five boys and five girls. Edward passed away October 30, 1970. After his
 death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her 
children. She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters
 of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, CO, Melvin 
(Donna, Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis, KS, Darren of Talala, OK, Judy 
(Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, CO, Wanda (David) Hill of 
Peyton, CO, Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney, KS, Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber 
of Ellis, KS, and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita, KS. She is 
also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her
 children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed 
being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens, and 
cooking.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 4&nbsp;PM - 8 PM with a Daughters of 
Isabella&nbsp;rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM 
all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary
 Cemetery, Ellis.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. 
Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

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 </figure>Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney, KS with her family by her side.&nbsp;Bertha was born on November 5, 1928 in Ellis, KS to Ignatz and 
Elizabeth (Weber) Flax.&nbsp;She was a lifetime resident of Trego County and a
 1946 graduate of Ellis High School. Bertha was married to Edward 
(Eddie) A. Riedel on April 13, 1948. Together they raised ten children, 
five boys and five girls. Edward passed away October 30, 1970. After his
 death, Bertha continued operating the family farm with the help of her 
children. She was a member of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church and Daughters
 of Isabella. She was also a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.She is survived by nine children: Duane of Arvada, CO, Melvin 
(Donna, Marvin (Arlene) both of Ellis, KS, Darren of Talala, OK, Judy 
(Vic) Manz, Joyce Richardson both of Arvada, CO, Wanda (David) Hill of 
Peyton, CO, Bernita Augustine of WaKeeney, KS, Mary Kay (Curtis) Weber 
of Ellis, KS, and daughter in law, Laura Riedel of Wichita, KS. She is 
also survived by 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Troy, her parents, six sisters and one infant brother.Bertha often commented one of her favorite times in life was when her
 children were all at home and playing under her feet. She also enjoyed 
being outdoors on her farm, gardening, raising her chickens, and 
cooking.Visitation will be Wednesday, 4&nbsp;PM - 8 PM with a Daughters of 
Isabella&nbsp;rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM 
all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637.Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at 
St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary
 Cemetery, Ellis.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to St. 
Mary’s Church, St. Mary’s School or Trego-Memorial Lemke Long Term Care.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com.

John Albert Glendening, 89 and lifelong resident of Stockton, Kansas, 
passed away December 9, 2019. Adryn and Goldye (Hazen) Glendening gave 
birth to John on September 9, 1930 in Stockton, Kansas. After graduating
 from Stockton High School in 1948, John served in the United States 
Army for two years. During his service, John was stationed in Korea and 
earned the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and the 
United Nations Service Medal. 


After concluding his military service, John returned to Stockton and
 married his high school sweetheart, Delores Vose, on June 24, 1951. 
John’s mechanical knowledge and enjoyment of interacting with the 
community led to a long career in automotive repair. In 1963, John 
branched out on his own and established John’s Auto Repair. His 
automotive repair and painting business served many Stockton and Rooks 
County residents for over four decades. In his younger years he enjoyed 
racing “micro midgets”. He also loved to watch and help his boys and 
grandkids with their races. Outside of racing and mechanics John and 
Delores never missed any of their grandkids’ sporting events. 


John was a proud Stockton citizen his entire life, and assisted 
several community activities and organizations. As a member of the Lions
 Club, John was instrumental in organizing annual pancake breakfasts and
 the popular stock car races. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW. 


John’s faith contributed to his many activities with the United 
Methodist Church. During their sixty-eight years of marriage, John and 
Delores created a loving family with four children, eight grandchildren 
and sixteen great-grandchildren. 


He is survived by his four children; Bob (Teresa) of Stockton, Brad 
(Alice) of Wichita, KS, Deena (Greg) Lighty of Augusta, KS, and Todd 
(Vernon) of San Diego, CA; sister, Patricia (Pat) Renze of Wichita; 
eight grandchildren, Adam (Jen) of Halstead, Jason (Shellee) of 
Phillipsburg, Aaron (Shannon) of McPherson, Nathan (Julie) of Stockton, 
Amy of Wichita, Charles Lighty of Augusta, Jordan (Michael) Carpenter of
 Stockton, and Jeremy Hrabe of Dodge City; and several 
great-grandchildren 


John was preceded in death by his wife Delores and his sister, Betty Hunter.


A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton at 2:00 PM with a burial to 
follow at the Stockton City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, 
December 11, 2019 starting at 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
 Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or United Methodist 
Church of Stockton and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N First, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>John Albert Glendening, 89 and lifelong resident of Stockton, Kansas, 
passed away December 9, 2019. Adryn and Goldye (Hazen) Glendening gave 
birth to John on September 9, 1930 in Stockton, Kansas. After graduating
 from Stockton High School in 1948, John served in the United States 
Army for two years. During his service, John was stationed in Korea and 
earned the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and the 
United Nations Service Medal. 
After concluding his military service, John returned to Stockton and
 married his high school sweetheart, Delores Vose, on June 24, 1951. 
John’s mechanical knowledge and enjoyment of interacting with the 
community led to a long career in automotive repair. In 1963, John 
branched out on his own and established John’s Auto Repair. His 
automotive repair and painting business served many Stockton and Rooks 
County residents for over four decades. In his younger years he enjoyed 
racing “micro midgets”. He also loved to watch and help his boys and 
grandkids with their races. Outside of racing and mechanics John and 
Delores never missed any of their grandkids’ sporting events. 
John was a proud Stockton citizen his entire life, and assisted 
several community activities and organizations. As a member of the Lions
 Club, John was instrumental in organizing annual pancake breakfasts and
 the popular stock car races. He was also a lifetime member of the VFW. 
John’s faith contributed to his many activities with the United 
Methodist Church. During their sixty-eight years of marriage, John and 
Delores created a loving family with four children, eight grandchildren 
and sixteen great-grandchildren. 
He is survived by his four children; Bob (Teresa) of Stockton, Brad 
(Alice) of Wichita, KS, Deena (Greg) Lighty of Augusta, KS, and Todd 
(Vernon) of San Diego, CA; sister, Patricia (Pat) Renze of Wichita; 
eight grandchildren, Adam (Jen) of Halstead, Jason (Shellee) of 
Phillipsburg, Aaron (Shannon) of McPherson, Nathan (Julie) of Stockton, 
Amy of Wichita, Charles Lighty of Augusta, Jordan (Michael) Carpenter of
 Stockton, and Jeremy Hrabe of Dodge City; and several 
great-grandchildren 
John was preceded in death by his wife Delores and his sister, Betty Hunter.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton at 2:00 PM with a burial to 
follow at the Stockton City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday, 
December 11, 2019 starting at 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
 Memorials are suggested to Solomon Valley Manor or United Methodist 
Church of Stockton and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home, 723 N First, Stockton, KS 67669.

John Albert Glendening

Don was born on November 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) Schneider. He grew up in rural Osborne County, and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1953. He was drafted into the United States Army. 

He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, North of Natoma. From this union Donald and Berneita were blessed with 5 children Donald Jr., Kelly, William (Bill, Susan and Todd. 

Don worked the family farm and enjoyed farming and ranching with his wife and children and also was owner operator of Schneider Pallets LLC. 

Don was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Peace Lutheran Church. 

In addition to being a devoted father and husband, he served in several officer positions for the Church as well as Natoma School Board, Round Mound Township Board, Rural Water District II Board. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about ranching and farming.

Don is survived by his wife Berneita of the home; sons Don Schneider Jr. (Lynda) of Bennington, Kansas, Kelly Schneider of Alton, Kansas, Bill Schneider of Baldwin City, Kansas and Todd Schneider (fiancé Michelle Wagner) of Paradise, Kansas and his daughter Susan Cain (Chris) of Topeka, Kansas; 3 brothers Raymond Schneider of Osborne, Kansas, Richard Schneider (Claudia) of Columbia, South Carolina and John Schneider (Jan) of Iowa City, Iowa; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

A celebration of Don's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastors Matthew Schneider and Michael Schmidt officiating. 

Viewing for Don and visitation with family will take place the day of the service from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning. 

Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and sent in care of the mortuary. <a href="http://www.pvpmortuary.com/index.asp?documentID=1674">Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma, Kansas</a>, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Donald Wayne Schneider Sr., 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 06, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas.Don was born on November 11, 1935, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Martin and Dorothea (John) Schneider. He grew up in rural Osborne County, and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1953. He was drafted into the United States Army. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Berneita Jean Griffin on August 10, 1960, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, North of Natoma. From this union Donald and Berneita were blessed with 5 children Donald Jr., Kelly, William (Bill, Susan and Todd. Don worked the family farm and enjoyed farming and ranching with his wife and children and also was owner operator of Schneider Pallets LLC. Don was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Peace Lutheran Church. In addition to being a devoted father and husband, he served in several officer positions for the Church as well as Natoma School Board, Round Mound Township Board, Rural Water District II Board. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and was passionate about ranching and farming.Don is survived by his wife Berneita of the home; sons Don Schneider Jr. (Lynda) of Bennington, Kansas, Kelly Schneider of Alton, Kansas, Bill Schneider of Baldwin City, Kansas and Todd Schneider (fiancé Michelle Wagner) of Paradise, Kansas and his daughter Susan Cain (Chris) of Topeka, Kansas; 3 brothers Raymond Schneider of Osborne, Kansas, Richard Schneider (Claudia) of Columbia, South Carolina and John Schneider (Jan) of Iowa City, Iowa; 16 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and 3 sisters Elna Gough, Ruby Schneider and Ruth Barnett.A celebration of Don's life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Peace Lutheran Church in Natoma with Pastors Matthew Schneider and Michael Schmidt officiating. Viewing for Don and visitation with family will take place the day of the service from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday morning. Memorials may be given to Peace Lutheran Church and sent in care of the mortuary. <a href="http://www.pvpmortuary.com/index.asp?documentID=1674">Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma, Kansas</a>, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Donald Wayne Schneider, Sr.

Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney, KS with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.

Visitation will be Wednesday, 4&nbsp;PM - 8 PM with a Daughters of Isabella&nbsp;rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637.

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, KS 67637.

Bertha (Flax) Riedel, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney, KS with her family by her side.Funeral Services will be Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Mary Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Wednesday, 4&nbsp;PM - 8 PM with a Daughters of Isabella&nbsp;rosary at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 703 Monroe Street, Ellis, KS 67637.A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 East 17th Street, Ellis, KS 67637.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575915241861.jpeg">Ronald Anthony Jasper, 51, passed away November 25, 2019, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on January 23, 1968, in Ellinwood to Thomas and Viona (Huschka) Jasper. A lifetime Barton county resident, Ronald worked for CPI as a computer programmer. He enjoyed carpentry, working on anything electrical, computer programming and was skilled at setting up switch boards for telemarketing companies. His interests included Dungeons and Dragons, Star Trek, Star Wars, the Kansas City Chiefs and participating in fantasy football leagues. Survivors include, his mother, Viona Harris of El Dorado; his wife, Marlene Dewey of the home; one brother, Mark Jasper and wife Nicki of St. John; two sisters, Donna Robinson and husband Tom of Lucas and Crystal Jasper of Wichita; grandmother, Mary Jasper of Burlington; one uncle, Steve Huschka of Martell, Neb.; three sister-in-laws, Janis Chase and husband Frank, Catherine Horner and husband Allan and Vivian Watkins; one brother-in-law, Jeff Dewey; and 4 nephews and 2 nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Jasper; grandparents, Ray and Isabel Huschka and Ed Jasper; and uncle, Jerry Jasper. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Rosary will be held at 10 a.m. and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2019, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Inurnment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Ronald Anthony Jasper

Friday, August 4th, 1995 - Thursday, December 5th, 2019 An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary. Click <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4051738/Padilla-Shanelle-/service-details.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Shanelle Marie Padilla 

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575911355204.png">January 19, 1924 ~ December 7, 2019 Clara Fern (Wilson) Hawks, age 95, of Goodland passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Topside Manor in Goodland.&nbsp; Fern was born January 19, 1924 to Roy Elmer and Nellie Olive (Bernard) Wilson in Alfalfa County, Oklahoma.&nbsp;She grew up and attended school in Cheyenne County, Kansas.&nbsp;On August 31, 1941, Fern married Cloyd Donald Hawks in St. Francis, Kansas.&nbsp;For many years Fern worked as a cook at the Goodland schools and the Northwest Kansas Technical College, she retired in 1985.&nbsp;She was a member of the United Methodist Church, GRMC Hospital Auxiliary, American Red Cross and volunteered at their blood drives, Ruleton Square Dance Club and spent many years as a 4-H Leader.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fern enjoyed playing cards and games of any sort, she was a big fan of the Denver Broncos and the Colorado Rockies, high school sports, she especially enjoyed watching her son’s wrestling matches and basketball games and spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Preceding her in death are her grandparents and parents; husband, Cloyd; daughter, Clara Evelyn; son, Dale; sisters, Frances, Vivian, Edna Mae; brothers, Oren, Gilford, Roy Jr. and Ralph; and one great grandson, Brandon.&nbsp; She is survived by her son, Dallas (Donna) of Rydal, GA; son, Vincent (Janee) of Rockwall, TX; daughter, Meredith (Kenny) Farr of Leoti, KS; daughter, Karen (Danny) Amos of Nixa, MO; daughter-in-law, Bonnie Hawks of Goodland; sisters, Esther Elliott of Edson and Eleanor “Norie”&nbsp;Elliott of Edson; eighteen grandchildren and forty-two great grandchildren; numerous great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Fern-Hawks" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for service details.

Clara Fern (Wilson) Hawks

Cecilia A (Penka) Hall, age 94, passed away December 8, 2019, at Country Living, Larned. Born August 19, 1925, in Pawnee County, Kansas, the fifteenth child of Frank and Anna (Frenzl) Penka. A lifetime area resident she attended Zook and Larned area schools, graduating in 1943. She moved to Wichita where she worked for Boeing as a riveter on the B-29s. She later worked as a psychiatric aid at Larned State Hospital, Larned. On August 7, 1947, she married Eugene W. Hall at Larned, Kansas; he preceded her in death on August 1, 2002. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society of Larned, Merry Matrons EHU and Quilting club of Garfield. Survivors include: four daughters, Annelle (Wayne) Buehler, Mary Norris, both of Ellijay, GA, Cindy (Bob) Cline, Garfield, Karen (Bryan) Stacey, Larned; a son, Steven (Marilyn) Hall, Garfield; 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene; son-in-law Larry Norris; granddaughter Amy Buehler; grandson Brett Hall, and a great-granddaughter Natalie Johnson. Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Friday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, followed by a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial in Garfield Cemetery, Garfield. Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Ks 67550.&nbsp;

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