Mary Magdeline Teeter, 90, of Grinnell, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at the Gove County Medical Center LTC, Quinter. She was born Nov. 8, 1929, in Granite, Okla., to Clarence and Elizabeth (Brown) Seat. Mary married Ammon “Mac” Teeter on Dec. 27, 1951 in Mangum, Okla. She was a waitress and farm wife.

Preceded in death by her husband, A.M. Mac Teeter, daughters: Victoria Allen, Anita “Kay” Barnett, two infant daughters, Virginia Teeter and Sherrie Teeter, and sisters: Maxine Seat and Eva Sisson.

Survivors include her daughter, Kristi Teeter of Grinnell, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Gateway Fellowship Impact Center, Oakley.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gateway Fellowship Impact Center. Burial will follow in the Grainfield Cemetery. 

Memorials can be made to the Mary Teeter Memorial Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

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 </figure>Mary Magdeline Teeter, 90, of Grinnell, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at the Gove County Medical Center LTC, Quinter. She was born Nov. 8, 1929, in Granite, Okla., to Clarence and Elizabeth (Brown) Seat. Mary married Ammon “Mac” Teeter on Dec. 27, 1951 in Mangum, Okla. She was a waitress and farm wife.Preceded in death by her husband, A.M. Mac Teeter, daughters: Victoria Allen, Anita “Kay” Barnett, two infant daughters, Virginia Teeter and Sherrie Teeter, and sisters: Maxine Seat and Eva Sisson.Survivors include her daughter, Kristi Teeter of Grinnell, eight grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at Gateway Fellowship Impact Center, Oakley.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Gateway Fellowship Impact Center. Burial will follow in the Grainfield Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Mary Teeter Memorial Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748.

Mary Magdeline Teeter

Logan resident, Eric S. McClurg, passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his home in rural Logan at the age of 70. 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. 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.

Online condolences: <a href="https://www.olliffboeve.com/obituary/eric-mcclurg">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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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. 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. 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.Online condolences: <a href="https://www.olliffboeve.com/obituary/eric-mcclurg">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Eric S. McClurg

SMITH CENTER - Ardis Marie Brown, 88, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 400 U.S. Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967.

A celebration of life service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 400 U.S. 36, Smith Center, KS 66967.

Memorials may be sent to the&nbsp;First Christian Church.

<a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/">Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary</a> is in charge of the arrangements.

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 </figure>SMITH CENTER - Ardis Marie Brown, 88, passed away Sunday Dec. 22, 2019 at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith Center.Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 400 U.S. Highway 36, Smith Center, KS 66967.A celebration of life service will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 at the First Christian Church, 400 U.S. 36, Smith Center, KS 66967.Memorials may be sent to the&nbsp;First Christian Church.<a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/">Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary</a> is in charge of the arrangements.

Ardis Marie Brown

Donald J. Deege, 94, passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his home in Larned.

Born Oct. 6, 1925 in Pawnee County, the son of Delbert L. and Leta E. Leapley Deege.

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer. He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also on the Area Coop Board, Farm Bureau Board, and was a 4-H leader for the Tiny Toilers.

On June 10, 1947, he married Phyllis Barstow at Larned. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2018.

Survivors include: a son, Jon (Shirley) Deege, Kinsley; two daughters, Deborah Noble, Lombard, Ill., Denise (Charles) Erdman, Wichita; five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three sisters, Eloise Beasley, Glennis Lierly, and Ada Lee Stedman.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Mark Hornbaker presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial in Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or the 4-H Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Donald J. Deege, 94, passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at his home in Larned.Born Oct. 6, 1925 in Pawnee County, the son of Delbert L. and Leta E. Leapley Deege.A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer. He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was also on the Area Coop Board, Farm Bureau Board, and was a 4-H leader for the Tiny Toilers.On June 10, 1947, he married Phyllis Barstow at Larned. She preceded him in death on May 12, 2018.Survivors include: a son, Jon (Shirley) Deege, Kinsley; two daughters, Deborah Noble, Lombard, Ill., Denise (Charles) Erdman, Wichita; five grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three sisters, Eloise Beasley, Glennis Lierly, and Ada Lee Stedman.The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Mark Hornbaker presiding. Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial in Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or the 4-H Foundation in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Donald J. Deege

Billy Wayne Kimble Sr., 73, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Larned. Billy was born on July 13, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Donnie and Willie Mae (Turner) Kimble. He married Beverly Powell on July 1, 1994 in Larned.

Billy was a Larned resident since 1973, coming from Great Bend. He was formerly of Hoisington, and was a Laundry Supervisor at Larned State Hospital for 33 years.

He was a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. Billy graduated from Hoisington High School with the class of 1965, and was a prominent runner for the Hoisington High track team, setting many records. He was an avid fisherman and loved being with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of the home; two sons, Billy Kimble Jr. and wife Sarah of Paola, and Daniel Kimble of Larned; four daughters, Michelle and companion Ashley Kimble of Columbia, Mo., Bridget Johnson and husband Robert of Dallas, Heather Coulter of Wichita, Maggie Patrick and husband Greg of Cullison; one brother, Richard Kimble of Great Bend; six sisters, Stella Smith, Lola Daniels, Shirl Kimble, Mordie Kimble, and JoAnn Davis, all of Arkansas, and Betty Thies of Salina; 14 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 also at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Leroy Keith and Pastor Damon Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard from Fort Riley.

Memorial has been established with the Hoisington High School track team, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
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 </figure>Billy Wayne Kimble Sr., 73, passed away Saturday, Dec. 21, 2019 in Larned. Billy was born on July 13, 1946, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Donnie and Willie Mae (Turner) Kimble. He married Beverly Powell on July 1, 1994 in Larned.Billy was a Larned resident since 1973, coming from Great Bend. He was formerly of Hoisington, and was a Laundry Supervisor at Larned State Hospital for 33 years.He was a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. Billy graduated from Hoisington High School with the class of 1965, and was a prominent runner for the Hoisington High track team, setting many records. He was an avid fisherman and loved being with his family and grandchildren.Survivors include his wife, Beverly, of the home; two sons, Billy Kimble Jr. and wife Sarah of Paola, and Daniel Kimble of Larned; four daughters, Michelle and companion Ashley Kimble of Columbia, Mo., Bridget Johnson and husband Robert of Dallas, Heather Coulter of Wichita, Maggie Patrick and husband Greg of Cullison; one brother, Richard Kimble of Great Bend; six sisters, Stella Smith, Lola Daniels, Shirl Kimble, Mordie Kimble, and JoAnn Davis, all of Arkansas, and Betty Thies of Salina; 14 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Funeral service will be at 10:30 am on Friday, Dec. 27, 2019 also at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Leroy Keith and Pastor Damon Bradley officiating. Burial will follow at Hoisington Cemetery with military rites by the U.S. Army Honor Guard from Fort Riley.Memorial has been established with the Hoisington High School track team, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Billy Wayne Kimble

Bill G. Steadman, 90, passed away Dec. 21, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

He was born on April 16, 1929 at Great Bend, to Frank M. and Marie (Sterling) Steadman. He married Wilma Steitz on Nov. 22, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. Together they had three daughters, Katherine (Kathy) Marie, Nancy Lee, and Rebecca (Becky) Ann.

Bill attended rural and Great Bend schools and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1947, He attended the Wichita Business College and Wichita University. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the aircraft carrier USS Midway during the Korean conflict.

He was a past Commander of the American Legion Post #180. He was the first treasurer of the Barton Community College, serving during the initial construction period.

After their marriage, Bill and Wilma moved to Wichita, where Bill finished his studies at the university, after which they moved back to Great Bend where Bill was engaged in the accounting profession for 60 plus years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. He served on various boards and committees, and was a treasurer for 13 years.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma of the home; daughters, Nancy Watkins (finacé Bob Livingston, Derby, and Becky Foos (Eric, Bazine, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Joshua Helm (Stacia, Nicole Denning, Adam Watkins (Caitlyn, Aaron Watkins, Bryan Watkins, Troy Grandy, and Geena Storm (Jaylin); eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kathy; one granddaughter, Terra; two brothers, Jack and Hugh (Bud) Steadman; and one sister, Lois Hazard.

Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. 

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding.

Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard and American Legion Riders.

Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Quilts of Valor or American Legion Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Bill G. Steadman, 90, passed away Dec. 21, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.He was born on April 16, 1929 at Great Bend, to Frank M. and Marie (Sterling) Steadman. He married Wilma Steitz on Nov. 22, 1953 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. Together they had three daughters, Katherine (Kathy) Marie, Nancy Lee, and Rebecca (Becky) Ann.Bill attended rural and Great Bend schools and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1947, He attended the Wichita Business College and Wichita University. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and served on the aircraft carrier USS Midway during the Korean conflict.He was a past Commander of the American Legion Post #180. He was the first treasurer of the Barton Community College, serving during the initial construction period.After their marriage, Bill and Wilma moved to Wichita, where Bill finished his studies at the university, after which they moved back to Great Bend where Bill was engaged in the accounting profession for 60 plus years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend. He served on various boards and committees, and was a treasurer for 13 years.He is survived by his wife, Wilma of the home; daughters, Nancy Watkins (finacé Bob Livingston, Derby, and Becky Foos (Eric, Bazine, Kan.; seven grandchildren, Joshua Helm (Stacia, Nicole Denning, Adam Watkins (Caitlyn, Aaron Watkins, Bryan Watkins, Troy Grandy, and Geena Storm (Jaylin); eight great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kathy; one granddaughter, Terra; two brothers, Jack and Hugh (Bud) Steadman; and one sister, Lois Hazard.Visitation will be held from noon to 9 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church, with Pastor Jon Brudvig presiding.Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard and American Legion Riders.Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church, Quilts of Valor or American Legion Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bill G. Steadman

Mona Gayle Stos, 61, passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at her home in Great Bend. She was born on April 20, 1958 at Larned to Charles Lee and Jaunis Rogene (Bose) Tammen. 

She married Steve Stos on Sept. 16, 1978 at Peace Lutheran Church of Albert. He survives.

Coming from Otis, Mona was a Great Bend resident. She graduated from Otis-Bison High School with the Class of 1976.

She was an administrative assistant at McPherson and McVey Law Offices for 31 years. Mona loved NASCAR and was a pet lover but she especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include, her husband Steve of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Hemphill and husband Justin of Hays; one son, Mark Stos and fiancé Andrea Holman of Otis; one brother, David L. Tammen and wife Lynn of Albert; and three grandchildren, Alexis Hemphill, Hunter Hemphill, and Jennalee Stos. Also surviving is Jade Holman and Jack Holman, her grandchildren in heart.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Darren D. Tammen.

Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Ewy presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Mona Gayle Stos, 61, passed away Dec. 20, 2019 at her home in Great Bend. She was born on April 20, 1958 at Larned to Charles Lee and Jaunis Rogene (Bose) Tammen. She married Steve Stos on Sept. 16, 1978 at Peace Lutheran Church of Albert. He survives.Coming from Otis, Mona was a Great Bend resident. She graduated from Otis-Bison High School with the Class of 1976.She was an administrative assistant at McPherson and McVey Law Offices for 31 years. Mona loved NASCAR and was a pet lover but she especially loved spending time with her family.Survivors include, her husband Steve of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Hemphill and husband Justin of Hays; one son, Mark Stos and fiancé Andrea Holman of Otis; one brother, David L. Tammen and wife Lynn of Albert; and three grandchildren, Alexis Hemphill, Hunter Hemphill, and Jennalee Stos. Also surviving is Jade Holman and Jack Holman, her grandchildren in heart.She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Darren D. Tammen.Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m.Funeral service will be at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Stan Ewy presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Peace Lutheran Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Mona Gayle Stos

Joy Irene Davis, 97, of Colby, died Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was
 born September 27, 1922, in Meade, KS, to Asa and Goldie (Keltner) 
Ford. Joy graduated from Meade High School. She married Henry Clay Davis
 on September 14, 1942, in Amarillo, TX. Joy had worked at the Thomas 
County Bank for several years. She was a member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, United Methodist Church and United Methodist 
Women. Joy loved to dance, visit with people and play bridge. She was a 
member of numerous bridge clubs. She also enjoyed taking care of the 
flower beds at the Country Club for many years with her husband Clay.


Joy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clay; step 
granddaughter Stacy Taylor; great grandson Elijah Lampe; 3 sisters and 5
 brothers.


She is survived by her children, Dan (Judy) Davis, Todd, NC, Diana 
(Glenn) Schiffner, Colby, KS and Bette (Marvin) Albers, Oakley; brother 
Don (Bea) Ford, Hubel, TX; 6 grandsons; 21 great grandchildren and 2 
great-great grandchildren.


Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 
2019, at the Colby United Methodist Church, with burial in Beulah 
Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the Church, 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>Joy Irene Davis, 97, of Colby, died Saturday, December 21, 2019. She was
 born September 27, 1922, in Meade, KS, to Asa and Goldie (Keltner) 
Ford. Joy graduated from Meade High School. She married Henry Clay Davis
 on September 14, 1942, in Amarillo, TX. Joy had worked at the Thomas 
County Bank for several years. She was a member of the American Legion 
Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, United Methodist Church and United Methodist 
Women. Joy loved to dance, visit with people and play bridge. She was a 
member of numerous bridge clubs. She also enjoyed taking care of the 
flower beds at the Country Club for many years with her husband Clay.
Joy was preceded in death by her parents; husband Clay; step 
granddaughter Stacy Taylor; great grandson Elijah Lampe; 3 sisters and 5
 brothers.
She is survived by her children, Dan (Judy) Davis, Todd, NC, Diana 
(Glenn) Schiffner, Colby, KS and Bette (Marvin) Albers, Oakley; brother 
Don (Bea) Ford, Hubel, TX; 6 grandsons; 21 great grandchildren and 2 
great-great grandchildren.
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 27, 
2019, at the Colby United Methodist Church, with burial in Beulah 
Cemetery, Colby. Memorials are suggested to the Church, sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Joy Irene Davis

LaVonne Kelch, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Lane County Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on April 10, 1926 in Lane County, Kansas, the daughter of George Joseph and Bessie Leah Rich Cross.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Lane County, Kansas, she was a teacher.

She was a member of the Healy United Methodist Church and UMW in Healy, Kansas.

On July 7, 1943 she married Emery Richard Kelch in Sweetwater, Texas.&nbsp; He passed away on October 4, 2004 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Sons - Maurice R. “Butch” Kelch of Garden City, Kansas, Valeny “Gene” Kelch of Garden City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Roxanna Felbush of Broomfield, Colorado, Tamara Piccone of Dighton, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren, Twenty Great Grandchildren and Seven Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents,Husband, Two Sons - John &amp; Jimmy Ray, One Sister - Elma Cross and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Healy United Methodist Church in Healy, Kansas with Pastor Bud Tuxhorn officiating.&nbsp;

Burial will be in the Healy Cemetery in Healy, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the Steele Home Museum at the Scott State Park in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.



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 <figcaption>LaVonne Kelch</figcaption>
 </figure>LaVonne Kelch, age 93, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at the Lane County Hospital Long Term Care Unit in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on April 10, 1926 in Lane County, Kansas, the daughter of George Joseph and Bessie Leah Rich Cross.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Lane County, Kansas, she was a teacher.She was a member of the Healy United Methodist Church and UMW in Healy, Kansas.On July 7, 1943 she married Emery Richard Kelch in Sweetwater, Texas.&nbsp; He passed away on October 4, 2004 in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her Two Sons - Maurice R. “Butch” Kelch of Garden City, Kansas, Valeny “Gene” Kelch of Garden City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Roxanna Felbush of Broomfield, Colorado, Tamara Piccone of Dighton, Kansas, Ten Grandchildren, Twenty Great Grandchildren and Seven Great Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents,Husband, Two Sons - John &amp; Jimmy Ray, One Sister - Elma Cross and four grandchildren.Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 27, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Healy United Methodist Church in Healy, Kansas with Pastor Bud Tuxhorn officiating.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Healy Cemetery in Healy, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Steele Home Museum at the Scott State Park in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

LaVonne Kelch

Robert E. “Bob” Jarrett, Lawrence, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp;

Bob was born on May 2, 1934, on a farm near Stockton, Kansas, to Jesse and Anna Mae Jarrett. He was a graduate of Stockton High School.

Bob married Margery Eckman in Stockton, Kansas.

Bob operated service stations in Stockton, Hays and Pratt, Kansas, and he and his wife operated a roasted nut business later in their lives in Harlingen, Texas.&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters, Becky May, Lawrence, Kansas and Marcie Williams and husband, Doug, Hays, Kansas and a son Jeff Jarrett and wife Sheri, Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jeri Thyfault, and his wife Margery.

Burial will be a private family ceremony.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Hospice Visiting Nurses Association, 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert E. “Bob” Jarrett, Lawrence, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019, in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp;Bob was born on May 2, 1934, on a farm near Stockton, Kansas, to Jesse and Anna Mae Jarrett. He was a graduate of Stockton High School.Bob married Margery Eckman in Stockton, Kansas.Bob operated service stations in Stockton, Hays and Pratt, Kansas, and he and his wife operated a roasted nut business later in their lives in Harlingen, Texas.&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters, Becky May, Lawrence, Kansas and Marcie Williams and husband, Doug, Hays, Kansas and a son Jeff Jarrett and wife Sheri, Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Jeri Thyfault, and his wife Margery.Burial will be a private family ceremony.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Hospice Visiting Nurses Association, 200 Maine St., Suite C, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.&nbsp;

Robert E. 'Bob' Jarrett

Harold E. Williams, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on May 28, 1927 in Scott County, Kansas, the son of Foster Morton &amp; Lora Alberta Dague Williams.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott County, Kansas, he was a Farmer, Rancher and Grandpa.

He was a member of the Gospel Fellowship Church in Shallow Water, Kansas.&nbsp; Harold was also a member of Gideon’s International, NRA, Awana Leader for 23 years, Sky Pilot Leader and past USD 466 Board member for 20 years.

On July 3, 1952 he married Violet Louise Bulkley in Raton, New Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his wife - Louise Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons - Donald &amp; Tara Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Mitchell &amp; Stacy Williams of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Two Daughters - Judy &amp; Steve Kibby of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Karen &amp; Allen Hess of Scott City, Kansas, Eleven Grandchildren - Caleb &amp; Kami Williams, Zachary &amp; Morgan Kibby, Tyge &amp; Suzanne Hess, Jessie &amp; Chad Ryan, Alycia Kibby, Baylee &amp; Aaron Rosin, Rachel &amp; Jacob McDaniel, Aaron Williams, Wayne Foster Williams, Jason Williams, William Williams, Fifteen Great Grandchildren - Gavin Williams, Kizzie Washington, Paige Ryan, Trey Ryan, Emerson Williams, Maddison Williams, Colton Kibby, Kanin Ryan, Camden Harold Williams, Ryleigh Rosin, Cooper Kibby, Landrey Ryan, Callie Rosin, Tucker Hess &amp; Foster Williams.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Brothers - Jean&amp; Duane Williams.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Pence Community Church in Pence, Kansas with Pastor Don Williams &amp; Bill Geurin officiating.&nbsp;

Private Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the Gospel Fellowship Church or Pence Community Church for TruNorth Bible Camp in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Harold E. Williams, age 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on May 28, 1927 in Scott County, Kansas, the son of Foster Morton &amp; Lora Alberta Dague Williams.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott County, Kansas, he was a Farmer, Rancher and Grandpa.He was a member of the Gospel Fellowship Church in Shallow Water, Kansas.&nbsp; Harold was also a member of Gideon’s International, NRA, Awana Leader for 23 years, Sky Pilot Leader and past USD 466 Board member for 20 years.On July 3, 1952 he married Violet Louise Bulkley in Raton, New Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his wife - Louise Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons - Donald &amp; Tara Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Mitchell &amp; Stacy Williams of Chickasha, Oklahoma, Two Daughters - Judy &amp; Steve Kibby of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Karen &amp; Allen Hess of Scott City, Kansas, Eleven Grandchildren - Caleb &amp; Kami Williams, Zachary &amp; Morgan Kibby, Tyge &amp; Suzanne Hess, Jessie &amp; Chad Ryan, Alycia Kibby, Baylee &amp; Aaron Rosin, Rachel &amp; Jacob McDaniel, Aaron Williams, Wayne Foster Williams, Jason Williams, William Williams, Fifteen Great Grandchildren - Gavin Williams, Kizzie Washington, Paige Ryan, Trey Ryan, Emerson Williams, Maddison Williams, Colton Kibby, Kanin Ryan, Camden Harold Williams, Ryleigh Rosin, Cooper Kibby, Landrey Ryan, Callie Rosin, Tucker Hess &amp; Foster Williams.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Two Brothers - Jean&amp; Duane Williams.Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Pence Community Church in Pence, Kansas with Pastor Don Williams &amp; Bill Geurin officiating.&nbsp;Private Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Gospel Fellowship Church or Pence Community Church for TruNorth Bible Camp in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Harold E. Williams

Barry Len LaMar, 60, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.

Barry was born December 2, 1959 in Haysville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four boys born to Herb H. and Patricia (Miller) LaMar.&nbsp; They moved to Russell when Barry was very young.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School and then he wrestled at Ft. Hays State University.

Barry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christina “Tina” Pfannenstiel on August 31, 1985 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Herbert and Mariah.&nbsp; They made their home in Phoenix, Arizona where Barry obtained an Associate’s Degree in Architecture from AAI. They moved back to Russell in 1991.

Barry was an independent Backhoe Operator most of his life.&nbsp; He worked with Don Revel for many years before he worked with Mai Excavating.&nbsp; Then in 2007 he became owner and operator of the Barry’s Backhoe LLC.&nbsp; He was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was an active member in AA and a Sponsor of AA, member of Celebrate Recovery, and the N.R.A.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, canoeing, watching Kansas City Chiefs football and Kansas University basketball, doing Bible studies and being outdoors digging in the dirt.&nbsp; Barry’s true passion in life was his relationship with his Lord.

Surviving family include his wife of 34 years, Tina of the home; son, Herbert L. LaMar of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Mariah C. Kuntzsch (Harlan) of Gorham, Kansas; mother, Patricia LaMar of Joplin, Missouri; three brothers, Brian LaMar (Ginger) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bryce LaMar of Joplin, Missouri, and Brent LaMar (Lori) of Dessert Hills, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Thaddeus Kuntzsch and Athena Kuntzsch.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and paternal and maternal grandparents.

Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Ebenezer Cemetery in rural Russell County.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Barry LaMar Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Barry Len LaMar, 60, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas.Barry was born December 2, 1959 in Haysville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of four boys born to Herb H. and Patricia (Miller) LaMar.&nbsp; They moved to Russell when Barry was very young.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School and then he wrestled at Ft. Hays State University.Barry was united in marriage to the love of his life, Christina “Tina” Pfannenstiel on August 31, 1985 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children, Herbert and Mariah.&nbsp; They made their home in Phoenix, Arizona where Barry obtained an Associate’s Degree in Architecture from AAI. They moved back to Russell in 1991.Barry was an independent Backhoe Operator most of his life.&nbsp; He worked with Don Revel for many years before he worked with Mai Excavating.&nbsp; Then in 2007 he became owner and operator of the Barry’s Backhoe LLC.&nbsp; He was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; He was an active member in AA and a Sponsor of AA, member of Celebrate Recovery, and the N.R.A.&nbsp; He enjoyed playing golf, hunting, fishing, canoeing, watching Kansas City Chiefs football and Kansas University basketball, doing Bible studies and being outdoors digging in the dirt.&nbsp; Barry’s true passion in life was his relationship with his Lord.Surviving family include his wife of 34 years, Tina of the home; son, Herbert L. LaMar of Russell, Kansas; daughter, Mariah C. Kuntzsch (Harlan) of Gorham, Kansas; mother, Patricia LaMar of Joplin, Missouri; three brothers, Brian LaMar (Ginger) of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Bryce LaMar of Joplin, Missouri, and Brent LaMar (Lori) of Dessert Hills, Arizona; and two grandchildren, Thaddeus Kuntzsch and Athena Kuntzsch.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his father and paternal and maternal grandparents.Celebration of Barry’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, December 23, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Ebenezer Cemetery in rural Russell County.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Barry LaMar Memorial Fund.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Barry Len LaMar

SMITH CENTER - Bonadell J. Sollner, age 89, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at SunPorch of Smith County.

Arrangements are pending with Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary.

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Bonadell J. Sollner

Kent D. McKinney, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas.  Kent was born December 17, 1931 in Fowler, Colorado, the son of Kenneth Clair &amp; Pearl Elizabeth (Weiland) McKinney.  A resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1956, moving from Fowler, Colorado.  Kent was a Farmer.

Kent was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fowler, Colorado and attended the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas.  He also held membership in The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and served on the Wichita County Airport Authority board of directors.

On January 21, 1956 he married Donna Jean Watson at Fowler, Colorado.

Kent’s surviving family includes His Wife - Donna J. McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Two Children - Doug &amp; Dawn McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Debbie &amp; Steve Berning of Lakin, Kansas, One Sister - Betty Smith of Fowler, Colorado, Eight Grandchildren - Kyle &amp; Charlee Berning of Lakin, Kansas, Jessica &amp; Toby Lohman-Fuller of Lakin, Kansas, Tanner &amp; Rachel Berning of Goodland, Kansas, Logan &amp; Janis McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Holden &amp; Jen McKinney of Scott City, Kansas, Devon &amp; Brantlee Shermire of Lakin, Kansas, Chance &amp; Amy McKinney of Almena, Kansas, Watson &amp; Rachel McKinney of Prosper, Texas and Fourteen great grandchildren.

His parents, and a Son, Scott McKinney (1956-2011) precede him in death.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Rita Stockton and Chance McKinney officiating.  Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.

Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas

Memorials may be given to Wichita County Amusement Association in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Kent D. McKinney, age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Kearny County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. Kent was born December 17, 1931 in Fowler, Colorado, the son of Kenneth Clair &amp; Pearl Elizabeth (Weiland) McKinney. A resident of Wichita County, Kansas since 1956, moving from Fowler, Colorado. Kent was a Farmer.Kent was a member of the United Methodist Church in Fowler, Colorado and attended the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas. He also held membership in The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and served on the Wichita County Airport Authority board of directors.On January 21, 1956 he married Donna Jean Watson at Fowler, Colorado.Kent’s surviving family includes His Wife - Donna J. McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Two Children - Doug &amp; Dawn McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Debbie &amp; Steve Berning of Lakin, Kansas, One Sister - Betty Smith of Fowler, Colorado, Eight Grandchildren - Kyle &amp; Charlee Berning of Lakin, Kansas, Jessica &amp; Toby Lohman-Fuller of Lakin, Kansas, Tanner &amp; Rachel Berning of Goodland, Kansas, Logan &amp; Janis McKinney of Leoti, Kansas, Holden &amp; Jen McKinney of Scott City, Kansas, Devon &amp; Brantlee Shermire of Lakin, Kansas, Chance &amp; Amy McKinney of Almena, Kansas, Watson &amp; Rachel McKinney of Prosper, Texas and Fourteen great grandchildren.His parents, and a Son, Scott McKinney (1956-2011) precede him in death.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the First Baptist Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Rita Stockton and Chance McKinney officiating. Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Friends may call from 5:00 pm until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, KansasMemorials may be given to Wichita County Amusement Association in care of the funeral home.

Kent D. McKinney

Ardyce M. Thornburg died Sunday December 15, 2019 at her home in 
Arkansas City, Ks. &nbsp;She was born December 17, 1927 in Osborne County to 
Roy T. and Tressa (Coop) Wilson. &nbsp;Ardyce&nbsp;attended school in Osborne Co. 
graduating from Osborne High School. &nbsp;

On June 8, 1947 she married Raymond J.&nbsp;Thornburg in Osborne, Ks. 
&nbsp;They had one son, Ron. &nbsp;Ardyce was a homemaker and moved with Raymond 
as his job with Hardman Lumber located him in several towns such as 
Grand Island, Neb.; Loveland, Colo. and back to Osborne, Ks. &nbsp;She and 
Raymond retired and moved to Arkansas City to be close to Ron and have 
been there the last two years.

Ardyce was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother and her 
husband Raymond on Nov. 3, 2019. &nbsp;She is survived by her son Ron and 
wife Laura of Winfield, Ks.; one &nbsp;sister, Mary Metzger of&nbsp;Menifee, 
California; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 3 
great-great-grandchildren.

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

Ardyce M. Thornburg died Sunday December 15, 2019 at her home in 
Arkansas City, Ks. &nbsp;She was born December 17, 1927 in Osborne County to 
Roy T. and Tressa (Coop) Wilson. &nbsp;Ardyce&nbsp;attended school in Osborne Co. 
graduating from Osborne High School. &nbsp;On June 8, 1947 she married Raymond J.&nbsp;Thornburg in Osborne, Ks. 
&nbsp;They had one son, Ron. &nbsp;Ardyce was a homemaker and moved with Raymond 
as his job with Hardman Lumber located him in several towns such as 
Grand Island, Neb.; Loveland, Colo. and back to Osborne, Ks. &nbsp;She and 
Raymond retired and moved to Arkansas City to be close to Ron and have 
been there the last two years.Ardyce was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother and her 
husband Raymond on Nov. 3, 2019. &nbsp;She is survived by her son Ron and 
wife Laura of Winfield, Ks.; one &nbsp;sister, Mary Metzger of&nbsp;Menifee, 
California; 3 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 3 
great-great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/notices/Ardyce-Thornburg">HERE</a> for service details.

Ardyce M. Thornburg

Keith Levoy Anthony was born November 8, 1937 in Lyle, KS to George and 
Ruth (Brunk) Anthony. He passed away December 19, 2019 at the Good 
Samaritan Society of Atwood at the age of 82.


Keith attended Spring Branch Schools in Lyle and then was 1955 
graduate of Decatur County High School. He went on to attend McCook 
Junior College and graduated in 1957. Keith worked for AT&amp;T in 
Houston, TX and then when he moved back to Norcatur he owned Keith’s 
Market, until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Norcatur 
Methodist Church and the Commercial Club in Norcatur. 


Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Gerald, Dale 
and Gary Anthony; son, Larry Mitchell; grandsons, Steven Joe Mitchell 
and Braidon Chappa and sisters-in-law, Faye and Jan Anthony. He is 
survived by his daughter, Lynn “Sissy” McFarland of Killeen, TX; 
grandchildren: Shauna Ward of Corpus Christi, TX and Crystal Bihl of 
Leander, TX; great grandchildren: Trinity Edgar, Mason Ward, Jackson 
Wade, and Lance Overton and sister-in-law, Cathy Anthony.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Keith-Levoy-Anthony?obId=9673598#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Keith Levoy Anthony was born November 8, 1937 in Lyle, KS to George and 
Ruth (Brunk) Anthony. He passed away December 19, 2019 at the Good 
Samaritan Society of Atwood at the age of 82.
Keith attended Spring Branch Schools in Lyle and then was 1955 
graduate of Decatur County High School. He went on to attend McCook 
Junior College and graduated in 1957. Keith worked for AT&amp;T in 
Houston, TX and then when he moved back to Norcatur he owned Keith’s 
Market, until he retired in 1992. He was a member of the Norcatur 
Methodist Church and the Commercial Club in Norcatur. 
Keith was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Gerald, Dale 
and Gary Anthony; son, Larry Mitchell; grandsons, Steven Joe Mitchell 
and Braidon Chappa and sisters-in-law, Faye and Jan Anthony. He is 
survived by his daughter, Lynn “Sissy” McFarland of Killeen, TX; 
grandchildren: Shauna Ward of Corpus Christi, TX and Crystal Bihl of 
Leander, TX; great grandchildren: Trinity Edgar, Mason Ward, Jackson 
Wade, and Lance Overton and sister-in-law, Cathy Anthony.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Keith-Levoy-Anthony?obId=9673598#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Keith Levoy Anthony

Shirley Ann Slater, 86, passed away December 18, 2019, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays. She was born on August 6, 1933 at Pratt, to James 
&amp; Ila (Harrel) Whitaker. She married George Slater on December 14, 
1952, at Pratt. He died December 2, 2017.

Coming from Stafford in 1962, Shirley was a Great Bend resident. She 
was a self-employed hairdresser. She was a member of Central Baptist 
Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Cancer Society and liked spending 
time at the senior center. She enjoyed walks, KU basketball and 
especially loved being with her family.

Survivors include, two sons, James R. Slater and wife Utonia of Great
 Bend and Greg A. Slater and wife Jennifer of Hutto, Texas; three 
grandchildren, Shannen Slater, Christian Slater and Izzy; one brother, 
Jack Whitaker; and one niece, Karen. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; and her husband, George Slater.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday,
 December 23, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Daniel Dugas 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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Medical Center, Hays. She was born on August 6, 1933 at Pratt, to James 
&amp; Ila (Harrel) Whitaker. She married George Slater on December 14, 
1952, at Pratt. He died December 2, 2017.Coming from Stafford in 1962, Shirley was a Great Bend resident. She 
was a self-employed hairdresser. She was a member of Central Baptist 
Church, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, the Cancer Society and liked spending 
time at the senior center. She enjoyed walks, KU basketball and 
especially loved being with her family.Survivors include, two sons, James R. Slater and wife Utonia of Great
 Bend and Greg A. Slater and wife Jennifer of Hutto, Texas; three 
grandchildren, Shannen Slater, Christian Slater and Izzy; one brother, 
Jack Whitaker; and one niece, Karen. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; and her husband, George Slater.Visitation will be held from 1 to 6 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday,
 December 23, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Daniel Dugas 
presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Slater

Terri B. Schneider, 65, passed away December 18, 2019, at her home in
 Ellinwood. She was born on December 21, 1953, at Larned, to Donna Belle
 Robinson and was raised by her grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson. 
She married Dale Schneider on July 20, 1970, at Ellinwood. He survives.

An Ellinwood resident for the past 14 years, Terri previously lived 
in Great Bend. She received her Bachelor's in education and was a 
homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, sewing, quilting, shopping and especially 
enjoyed being with her family.

Survivors include, her husband, Dale Schneider of the home; one 
daughter, Nichole Hughes and husband Randy of Harpers Ferry, West 
Virginia; two brothers, Chris Burns and wife Rita of Hoisington and 
Randy Robinson, Sr. and wife Donna of Ellinwood; one sister, Betty 
Stubby and husband Steve of Eagle Rock, Missouri; one grandson, Samuel 
Hughes; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
mother, Donna Burns; grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson; and two 
sisters, Kathy Dickson and Sheila Weber.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral 
Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Dubovich presiding. Interment will be in 
the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.

Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 Ellinwood. She was born on December 21, 1953, at Larned, to Donna Belle
 Robinson and was raised by her grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson. 
She married Dale Schneider on July 20, 1970, at Ellinwood. He survives.An Ellinwood resident for the past 14 years, Terri previously lived 
in Great Bend. She received her Bachelor's in education and was a 
homemaker. She enjoyed bingo, sewing, quilting, shopping and especially 
enjoyed being with her family.Survivors include, her husband, Dale Schneider of the home; one 
daughter, Nichole Hughes and husband Randy of Harpers Ferry, West 
Virginia; two brothers, Chris Burns and wife Rita of Hoisington and 
Randy Robinson, Sr. and wife Donna of Ellinwood; one sister, Betty 
Stubby and husband Steve of Eagle Rock, Missouri; one grandson, Samuel 
Hughes; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
mother, Donna Burns; grandparents, Merne and Belle Robinson; and two 
sisters, Kathy Dickson and Sheila Weber.Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 2 to 4 p.m. Funeral 
Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, December 23, 2019, at Bryant 
Funeral Home with Pastor Cindy Dubovich presiding. Interment will be in 
the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood.Memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Terri B. Schneider

David Dewey Wilson, 58, died at his rural Graham County home, December 
12, 2019. He was born in Eads, Colorado, May 11, 1961, to Burl Dewey and
 Daisy Ann (Teter) Wilson. While in grade school the family moved to 
Graham County, where he attended school and graduated from Morland High 
School.


			On June 8, 1980, he married Evy Nichols in Cedar Ridge, Colorado.
 To this union were born four children: David Jr., Burl, Jessie and 
Bonnie. 


			He worked many jobs during his life, including: the Hill City 
Elevator, Riverside Feeders, and farming. In 2005, he was a trucker in 
Wyoming.


			David was a simple man. He liked his food simple, just meat and 
potatoes. He always enjoyed being with friends and family. David was not
 one to expect others to help him even though he was always willing to 
help others when asked. Hard work was a big part of his life, working 
hard as long as his body would let him.


			David was preceded in death by his parents: Burl and Daisy; daughters:  Jessie and Bonnie; and brother-in-law, Rick Goddard.


			Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Evy; sons: David Jr. 
“D.J.”, wife Veronica, Hill City and Burl, Norfolk, Virginia; sisters: 
Micci Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri, Nola, husband Dave Callan, 
Hoisington and Jackie Wilson Goddard,  Salina; grandchildren: Shelby, 
Dustin and Nicholas.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

David Dewey Wilson, 58, died at his rural Graham County home, December 
12, 2019. He was born in Eads, Colorado, May 11, 1961, to Burl Dewey and
 Daisy Ann (Teter) Wilson. While in grade school the family moved to 
Graham County, where he attended school and graduated from Morland High 
School.
			On June 8, 1980, he married Evy Nichols in Cedar Ridge, Colorado.
 To this union were born four children: David Jr., Burl, Jessie and 
Bonnie. 
			He worked many jobs during his life, including: the Hill City 
Elevator, Riverside Feeders, and farming. In 2005, he was a trucker in 
Wyoming.
			David was a simple man. He liked his food simple, just meat and 
potatoes. He always enjoyed being with friends and family. David was not
 one to expect others to help him even though he was always willing to 
help others when asked. Hard work was a big part of his life, working 
hard as long as his body would let him.
			David was preceded in death by his parents: Burl and Daisy; daughters: Jessie and Bonnie; and brother-in-law, Rick Goddard.
			Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Evy; sons: David Jr. 
“D.J.”, wife Veronica, Hill City and Burl, Norfolk, Virginia; sisters: 
Micci Wilson, Kansas City, Missouri, Nola, husband Dave Callan, 
Hoisington and Jackie Wilson Goddard, Salina; grandchildren: Shelby, 
Dustin and Nicholas.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

David Dewey Wilson

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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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

Charles E. Smith, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 12, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John &amp; Cora Snyder Smith.&nbsp; Charles was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; At a young age he built grain elevators and later operated cow/ calf operation, Custom Farming and Custom Silage &amp; Wheat Harvester.

In 1954 he married Betty Lou Morris in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Betty Lou Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Three Sons - Craig Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mike Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mark Smith of Wichita, Kansas, Three Daughters - Marla Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Rhonda Bauer of Pleasanton, Kansas, JoAnn McLemore of Grand Junction, Colorado, Eleven Grandchildren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Daughter - Delinna Smith, Nine Brothers and Two Sisters.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Steve Payne officiating.&nbsp;

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials can be made to the Charles E. Smith Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Charles E. Smith, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on September 12, 1935 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of John &amp; Cora Snyder Smith.&nbsp; Charles was a lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; At a young age he built grain elevators and later operated cow/ calf operation, Custom Farming and Custom Silage &amp; Wheat Harvester.In 1954 he married Betty Lou Morris in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Betty Lou Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Three Sons - Craig Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mike Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Mark Smith of Wichita, Kansas, Three Daughters - Marla Williams of Scott City, Kansas, Rhonda Bauer of Pleasanton, Kansas, JoAnn McLemore of Grand Junction, Colorado, Eleven Grandchildren and Fourteen Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Daughter - Delinna Smith, Nine Brothers and Two Sisters.Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Pastor Steve Payne officiating.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials can be made to the Charles E. Smith Memorial Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Charles E. Smith

Dale Willys Gustafson, 91, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Dale was born May 31, 1928 in Onida, South Dakota.&nbsp; He was the son of John David and Mary Ann (Colby) Gustafson.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Onida, SD; Polk, NE; and Long Beach, CA, where he graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.

Dale served his country as a mechanic, in the U.S. Coast Guards, stationed in Long Beach, California from 1947 to 1951.

Dale was united in marriage to Wanda J. Cooper from 1949 – 1976, making their home in California. This union was blessed with five children; Deborah, Katherine, Linda, Dale (John) and Dianna.&nbsp; Dale was later happily united in marriage to Lynda Parker on April 17, 1976.&nbsp; Lynda preceded him in death on April 19, 2005.

Dale worked as a self employed businessman his entire career, working as the owner and operator of a gas station in Oregon, numerous glass shops in California and retiring as the owner and operator of Wilson Tire &amp; Auto in Wilson, Kansas. While running his business in California, he was an active member of the National Glass Association, the Contractors Union and the Masonic Lodge. He is a member of the Dorrance American Legion Post.&nbsp; He was very active in his children’s activities engaging in horse back riding, water skiing, and camping.

Dale’s surviving family include four daughters; Deborah Webster of Dorrance, Kansas, Katherine Robison in Simla, Colorado, Linda Ridder (Paul) of Lincoln, Kansas and Dianna Brunsell of Salina, Kansas; stepchild, Brianna Webster of Wichita, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, (2) brothers, (4) sisters, his wife Lynda, son Dale (John) Gustafson, and grandson Matthew Hutton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, the family has selected cremation.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Dale Gustafson Memorial Fund; contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Dale Willys Gustafson, 91, of Dorrance, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Dale was born May 31, 1928 in Onida, South Dakota.&nbsp; He was the son of John David and Mary Ann (Colby) Gustafson.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Onida, SD; Polk, NE; and Long Beach, CA, where he graduated from Long Beach Polytechnic High School.Dale served his country as a mechanic, in the U.S. Coast Guards, stationed in Long Beach, California from 1947 to 1951.Dale was united in marriage to Wanda J. Cooper from 1949 – 1976, making their home in California. This union was blessed with five children; Deborah, Katherine, Linda, Dale (John) and Dianna.&nbsp; Dale was later happily united in marriage to Lynda Parker on April 17, 1976.&nbsp; Lynda preceded him in death on April 19, 2005.Dale worked as a self employed businessman his entire career, working as the owner and operator of a gas station in Oregon, numerous glass shops in California and retiring as the owner and operator of Wilson Tire &amp; Auto in Wilson, Kansas. While running his business in California, he was an active member of the National Glass Association, the Contractors Union and the Masonic Lodge. He is a member of the Dorrance American Legion Post.&nbsp; He was very active in his children’s activities engaging in horse back riding, water skiing, and camping.Dale’s surviving family include four daughters; Deborah Webster of Dorrance, Kansas, Katherine Robison in Simla, Colorado, Linda Ridder (Paul) of Lincoln, Kansas and Dianna Brunsell of Salina, Kansas; stepchild, Brianna Webster of Wichita, Kansas; 21 grandchildren, 46 great grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, (2) brothers, (4) sisters, his wife Lynda, son Dale (John) Gustafson, and grandson Matthew Hutton.A Memorial Service will be held at a later date, the family has selected cremation.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established as the Dale Gustafson Memorial Fund; contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dale Willys Gustafson

Longtime Goodland resident, Helen Marie Rohr, 86, passed away at her home in Goodland on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Helen was born on October 12, 1933, in Norton, Kansas to Leonard and Mary Jane (Whetstone) Johnson.&nbsp; She was one of 12 children.&nbsp; She attended school in Norton, Kansas through the 8th grade.

On May 10, 1968, she married Howard Kosse.&nbsp; They had 10 children.&nbsp; After his death in 1980, she married Walter Rohr on December 11, 1982, and to this union, 3 more children were added to the family.

Helen was a homemaker.&nbsp; She loved cooking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.&nbsp; She also loved woodworking, gardening and making wedding cakes.

Preceding her in death were her husband’s Howard and Walter, and one daughter Linda Foster.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters.

She is survived by three daughters Jody DeHart (Arlo Tropf) of Imperial, NE, Patricia Krien of Greeley, CO and Paula Kear of Rapid City, SD; four sons Dale (Rhonda) Skrdlant of Alliance, NE, Roger Skrdlant of Norton, KS, Allen (Nicole) Skrdlant of Florence, CO and Phillip (Sok-Yong) Skrdlant of Des Moines, IA.&nbsp; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Edna Johnson of Carlotta, CA.

Private family services for Helen will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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

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 </figure>ObituaryLongtime Goodland resident, Helen Marie Rohr, 86, passed away at her home in Goodland on Friday, December 13, 2019.Helen was born on October 12, 1933, in Norton, Kansas to Leonard and Mary Jane (Whetstone) Johnson.&nbsp; She was one of 12 children.&nbsp; She attended school in Norton, Kansas through the 8th grade.On May 10, 1968, she married Howard Kosse.&nbsp; They had 10 children.&nbsp; After his death in 1980, she married Walter Rohr on December 11, 1982, and to this union, 3 more children were added to the family.Helen was a homemaker.&nbsp; She loved cooking and spending time with her family and grandchildren.&nbsp; She also loved woodworking, gardening and making wedding cakes.Preceding her in death were her husband’s Howard and Walter, and one daughter Linda Foster.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by 7 brothers and 4 sisters.She is survived by three daughters Jody DeHart (Arlo Tropf) of Imperial, NE, Patricia Krien of Greeley, CO and Paula Kear of Rapid City, SD; four sons Dale (Rhonda) Skrdlant of Alliance, NE, Roger Skrdlant of Norton, KS, Allen (Nicole) Skrdlant of Florence, CO and Phillip (Sok-Yong) Skrdlant of Des Moines, IA.&nbsp; She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law Edna Johnson of Carlotta, CA.Private family services for Helen will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be designated to Northwest Kansas Hospice Services and may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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