<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;

Cecilia A (Penka) Hall

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.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575987022054.jpeg">November 20, 1984 ~ December 7, 2019 An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Rachel E. Oldham

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575859142554.jpeg">Nila Jean Elsasser, age 84, passed away Dec. 6, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born May 11, 1935, in Otis, to Jacob and Ella M. (Moore) Diel, Jr. Nila married Lavern E. Elsasser Apr. 18, 1954, in Otis. He died May 30, 2015. Nila, a Wichita resident since 1966, had previously been employed with Bank of America and Brinks armored services. She enjoyed sewing and quilting. Survivors include one son, Leon Elsasser and wife Wendy of Wichita; one daughter, Lois Dailey and husband Wayne of Joplin, Mo.; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lavern; one son, Leroy Elsasser; and one brother, Robert "Pete" Diel. Interment and graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019, With Pastor Don Fisher officiating at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend.

Nila Jean Elsasser

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575986651044.jpeg">Phillipsburg resident Cynthia (Cindy) Kelley passed away Dec. 7, 2019 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville at the age of 67.&nbsp;She was born Dec. 14, 1951 in Hays, the daughter of Gerald &amp; Donna (Lively) Gano.&nbsp;She was a homemaker.&nbsp;Survivors include her husband James of the home in Phillipsburg; her son, Jason of Hays; her daughter, Donna of Phillipsburg; her father, Gerald Gano of Hill City and two sisters; Barbara Alexander of Russell and Brenda Johnson of Bird City.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held Wed. Dec. 11 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Assembly of God Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dennis Haarer officiating.&nbsp;A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. in the Hill City Cemetery, Hill City.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Monday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 Tuesday evening.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to the church.

Cynthia (Cindy) Kelley

Bertha Riedel, age 91, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019 in WaKeeney. Funeral services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Bertha Riedel

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

Norva Pruter

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575738423518.jpeg">Iris R. House, 71, passed away December 6, 2019, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on November 19, 1948 at Wichita to Russell J. &amp; Wilma I. (Smith) Paris. She married Martin House on October 21, 1978 at Great Bend and spent 41 years together. Coming from Russell in the 1960's, Iris was a Great Bend resident. She was the computer operator at Fuller Brush for 15 years and then retired from Bird Oil after 10 years. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church and was in the United States Navy from 1970-1973. She enjoyed reading, sewing and painting but especially loved being with her grandchildren. Survivors include, her husband Martin of the home; two daughters, Amber McHenry of Great Bend and Kelly Horning and husband Abe of Salina; two stepsons, Brian House and wife Molly of Fort Hood, Tex. and Michael House and wife Debbie of Harbor Beach, Mich; and eight grandchildren, Sydni, Rylan, Autumn, Ashlind, Wyatt, Dylani, David and Claudia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Wilma Paris. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 12, 2019, at First Southern Baptist Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials are suggested to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Iris R. House

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575738336224.jpeg">Delma D. Lee, the eighth and last child of Albert Sidney and Ruby Ethel (Spilman) Lee was born March 10, 1931 in King George County, VA.&nbsp;Among his siblings, Delma had two sisters, with one being the twin of his eldest brother and the other being his own twin.&nbsp;He passed away on December 4, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 88. He grew up on a small farmstead approximately 18 miles east of Fredericksburg, VA, with life being typical of the depression era of the 1930’s. Delma enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in May 1950.&nbsp;After basic training, he was assigned to Travis Air Force Base, California for four years as a Military Policeman.&nbsp;During this time, along with routine police duties, Delma was selected to conduct several train trips across the country to return AWOL prisoners to Travis AFB.&nbsp;During the Korean Conflict, he was assigned two highly classified security details for several months in Okinawa in 1951 and Guam in 1952.&nbsp;For the following years (1954 – 1962, he was assigned to The 1254th Air Transport group at Washington National Airport.&nbsp;He held the highest security clearance with a White House ID card to act as a courier for classified documents between the USAF Transport Group at Washington National Airport and the White House.&nbsp;During these 8 years, he flew on many special VIP missions worldwide, culminating in being selected to be a member of the elite security team assigned to the Presidential aircraft.&nbsp;In this capacity, he flew on many trips with both Presidents Eisenhower and Kennedy.&nbsp;Delma left the Air Force in 1962 and later served 9 years in the Kansas Army National Guard to complete his military career. On May 19, 1957, Delma married Beth L. Whitney of Almena, KS who was employed by American Airlines at Washington National Airport.&nbsp;To this union came 2 children; Tracy Lynne and Arthur Lloyd, who were both born at DeWitt Army Hospital in Fort Belvoir, VA. The family moved to Norton County, KS in 1962 to assist his parents-in-law in their newly established eleven department retail business in Norton, known as the Coast-to-Coast Store.&nbsp;He worked there until the store was sold in 1968.&nbsp;He then worked in construction in the Norton area, completed a 5 year special security assignment in Pasadena, CA and 12 years of sales in Dodge City, KS.&nbsp;After retiring in 1995, Delma enjoyed restoring their retirement home in Norton and collecting, buying, selling and restoring antiques. Delma has served in several capacities among which were President of the Almena Chamber of Commerce, Fire Chief of the Almena Fire Department and a member of the Norton County Hospital Board of Directors. He was raised in the Montague Baptist Church in King George County, VA and concluded his life as a member of the Sabbath-keeping Church of God. Delma was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Tracy Schemper; his siblings: twins Ethel and Wilson; Thornton (who died as a baby); Harry (who died in a B-17 bomber over Berlin, Germany in 1944); Lawrence, Albert, and his twin Eva. Survivors include his wife Beth of the home in Norton; his son, Arthur L. Lee and wife Kay Lynn of Long Island, KS; 4 grandchildren: Andrea (Schemper) Sadberry, Gary Randall Schemper, Christopher R. Lee and Justin M. Lee and 7 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Almena Community Center, Almena, with Minister Brian Promicter officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude’s Hospital.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Saturday &amp; Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Delma D. Lee

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575738193745.jpeg">Lena Katharina Hagen, age 105, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. Lena Hagen was born on a farm North of Ellis on October 27, 1914 to Adam and Minnie (Homburg) Massier. She was the oldest of the Massier’s four children. Lena was baptized and later confirmed in the German language at St John's Lutheran Church North of Ellis. As a young girl she attended the Old Star school, an elementary school from which she graduated upon completion of the 8th grade just up the road South of the farm on which she was born. As a young woman she taught herself to play the piano and enjoyed serving as the church organist at St John's Lutheran Church for several years. On September 12, 1934 she married the son of a neighboring farmer, William H. “Bill” Hagen and moved with him to a home in Ellis at North Washington and 4th Street. She lived in that same house until the age of 92 when she relocated to Cedar View assisted living in Hays. Her final residence was the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. After her marriage and move to town, Lena became a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis where she was a life-long member active in the ladies groups, Sunday school, the choir and various other functions of the church. Lena is survived by her son, Garnis Hagen of Santa Fe NM; a grandson, Tyson Hagen and his wife Susan and a great granddaughter Kaitlyn all of Boulder, CO; one remaining sister-in-law, Martha Massier of Ellis as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill in 2001; her brothers, Edward Massier and Ernest Massier; a sister, Margaret Mohney all of Ellis and a daughter-in- law Susan Hagen of Santa Fe, NM. Funeral services will be at 10:30 AM Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Sunday 5 PM – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Lena Katharina Hagen

Donald W. Schneider, 84, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Friday, December 6, 2019, at the Red Bud Village in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma, Kansas.

Donald W. Schneider

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575646473667.jpeg">Edward (Eddie) Albin passed away on August 4, 2019, at the age of 69, at the Gove County Medical Center. Ed was born April 15, 1950, in Quinter, KS to Gene and Patricia (Nelson) Albin.&nbsp;He attended a one-room schoolhouse until he moved to Quinter and graduated from Quinter High School in 1968.&nbsp;Ed furthered his education at Goodland Vocational Technical School for Auto Mechanics.&nbsp;After graduation, Ed worked at the Menlo and Quinter Midwest Cooperatives driving the fuel and propane trucks. On April 22, 1972, he marred Janet Weimer, later divorced. He then later married Connie Zimmerman on June 8, 1984.&nbsp;They just celebrated 35 years of marriage.Ed enjoyed farming, NASCAR, golfing, and enjoying time with his kids, grandchildren, and family. Ed is survived by his wife Connie; two sons Chris (Rachel) Albin, Hays, Shaun (Sydney) Albin Torrance, CA and daughter Jenni (Kris) Miller, Pleasant Hill, MO; five grandchildren Samantha Albin, Bailey Albin, Jaxton Albin, Addilyn Miller and Owen Miller; his mother Pat, brothers, Steve, Rick, Randy and his three adopted sisters Nancy, Dianna and Terri; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Ed was proceeded in death by his Dad, several aunts and uncles, and his father-in-law Fabian Zimmerman. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Quinter United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center, WaKeeney Walk-a-Thon, Quinter Ambulance, Quinter United Methodist Church, Quinter Golf Course, and Grinnell Cow Paddy Golf Club. Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Edward (Eddie) Albin

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575640969339.png">Greg Dale Curtis, 51, passed away on December 4, 2019 at Hays Med, Hays.&nbsp;He was born on May 27, 1968 in Newton the son of Robert and Kay Curtis.&nbsp;He was 1987 graduate of Ransom High School and a member of the First Christian Church, Utica. After completing auto body repair training in Dodge City he worked for John's Auto Body Shop for a couple of years before returning to work on the Curtis Family Farm Northwest of Utica.&nbsp;He worked for the WaKeeney Livestock Commission for over five years and hauled cattle for area cattlemen.&nbsp;Survivors include parents; sister, Dana Pierce of Winnsboro, TX; two nieces, Cortney Smith and her husband Cody of Greeley, CO and Brie Pierce of Winnsboro, TX; two nephews, Colt Zordel and his wife, Maggie, and Slade Pierce all of Winnsboro, TX and two great Nieces, Mila and Lena Smith.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Delain and Loris Jacka and Bill and Vera Curtis.&nbsp;Funeral service will be on Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2:00 PM, at the Praise Fellowship Church, Ransom.&nbsp;Burial in the Utica Cemetery, Utica.&nbsp;Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, December 6, 2017 from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. and at the church from noon until service time.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association or the Kidney Foundation.&nbsp;Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Greg Dale Curtis

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575584839913.png">Frank Dean Langdon, age 34, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 in Temple, Texas.&nbsp; Frank was born September 21, 1985 in Leoti, Kansas, the son of Eugene &amp; Doris (Mays) Langdon.&nbsp;A lifetime resident of Leoti, he was an Electricians’ Assistant.Frank was a member of the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas. Franks surviving family includes&nbsp;His Children -&nbsp;Raven Cloud Langdon of&nbsp;Klamath Falls, Oregon,&nbsp;Quentin Jude Langdon of Des Moines, Iowa,&nbsp;Analise Renee Langdon of&nbsp;Des Moines, Iowa,&nbsp;Jacob Aaron Painter of Des Moines, Iowa,&nbsp;His Parents -&nbsp;Eugene &amp; Doris Langdon of Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;His Siblings -&nbsp;Sarah Pitzer of Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;Edward Langdon of Temple, Texas,&nbsp;Sheryl &amp; Greg Martinez of Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;Sam Langdon of&nbsp;Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;D.J. &amp; Travis Seaton of Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp;Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas with Pastor Stephen Morefield officiating.Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas. Friends may call from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sunday and from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm Monday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Langdon Children Educational Fund in care of the funeral home.

Frank Dean Langdon

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575580327702.png">Theodore (aka Ted, Teddy, T.P.) Park Crist died on December 4, 2019 at the age of 76, with his wife and children by his side. Ted was born on February 11, 1943 in Garden City, Kansas. He grew up in Garden City and spent summers on his parents’ farm on the Scott-Finney County line. After graduating from Garden City High School, he attended college at Garden City Community College); at Kansas State University; and&nbsp;Fort Hay State University. He married the love of his life, Pam Kay Hutchins, on July 11, 1964.&nbsp;They lived and raised their family in Scott County before moving to Garden City in 2017. Ted was a farmer, a cowboy, a salesman, a business owner, and most importantly, a great husband and father. Ted loved horses, dogs, cats, travel, bird hunting, and corny jokes. But most of all, he loved people. He loved his family and friends, and that includes about everyone he ever met, because he made friends everywhere he went. He was everyone’s favorite uncle, cousin, friend’s dad, sales rep, or seatmate on an airplane.&nbsp;He was one of the nicest and most generous people you could ever meet. In a final gesture of his generosity, Ted donated his brain to the Brain Donor Project to help find a cure for Alzheimer’s and other neurological diseases. Ted is survived by his wife of 55 years, Pam Crist; his daughter and son-in-law, Heather and Andy Paley; his son and daughter-in-law, Trevor and Karen Crist; his four grandchildren, Park Crist, Sierra Crist, Jackson Paley and Charles Paley; his brother Max Crist; and his sister Marsha Le Cheminant. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ted E. Crist and Barbara Crist; and by his sister, Toni Patton. A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm, Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Community Congregational Church, 710 N 3rd St, Garden City, Kansas 67846. If you would like to make a donation in his honor, please consider giving to the Alzheimer’s Association (<a href="https://alzfdn.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://alzfdn.org/</a>, the Brain Donor Project (<a href="https://braindonorproject.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://braindonorproject.org/</a>, or the John Eli Crist Memorial Fund via the Scott Community Foundation (<a href="https://scottcf.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://scottcf.org/</a>) in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home 620 N. Main St. Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Theodore Park Crist 

Norton resident Delma D. Lee passed away Dec. 4, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 88.&nbsp;He was born Mar. 10, 1931 in King George County, VA, the son of Albert S. &amp; Ruby E. (Spilman) Lee.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tracy L. Schemper.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Beth of the home in Norton; his son Art of Long Island, 4 grandchildren &amp; 7 great grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Almena Community Center, Almena, with Minister Brian Promicter officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans or St. Jude’s Hospital.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Saturday &amp; Sunday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Delma D. Lee 

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575570451942.png">Ernestine L. "Ernie" Thorne, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4th&nbsp;with her family by her side.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ernie was born on November 13, 1933 in Garden City to Eston and Verma (Frost) Barber.&nbsp;She grew up in a happy home with four sisters, Jo Ann, Vi, Sharon, Janet, and one brother, Frankie.&nbsp;A friend of her brother’s, Ernie met the love of her life, Donald Thorne, whilst wearing pin curls in her parents’ home.&nbsp;After a brief courtship, they were married on September 16th, 1951 in Garden City.&nbsp;Together, they had three children, Sherry, Gayle, and Greg.&nbsp;Donald’s career took them from Garden City to Manhattan, and finally Topeka where Ernie got a job as a Clerk at the Kansas State Legislature.&nbsp;After retirement, Don and Ernie enjoyed winters in Arizona and summers traveling the country.&nbsp;Ernie will be missed for her easy laugh, smiling eyes, and endless compassion.&nbsp;She was quick to make friends, the first to volunteer, and an eternal optimist.&nbsp;She was fiercely loyal to her family and friends and leaves behind an example of a life well lived.&nbsp;Ernie is preceded in death by her husband, Don, her son Greg, and two sisters, Jo Ann, and Janet.&nbsp;She is survived by her daughter, Sherry Leiker and husband Randy, her daughter Gayle Johnson and husband Rick, her daughter-in-law Kathy Thorne, her grandson Matthew Leiker and wife Jennifer, her granddaughter Jacklyn and husband Shawn, her granddaughter Courtney Neely, her granddaughter Nikki Thorne, her great grandchildren Alana, Alexander, Julia, Peyton, Parker, Mia, Liam, as well as countless friends.&nbsp;Family will be receiving guests at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hays on Saturday, December 7, 2019 with services following at 11 a.m.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the First Presbyterian Church, Hays.

Ernestine L. 'Ernie' Thorne

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575562416915.png">Warren Reid, 92, of Brewster, died December 1, 2019.&nbsp; Warren was born in 1927, in Brewster, Kansas to Fred and Anna (Goetsch) Reid, the oldest of five boys.&nbsp; Warren attended Brewster Grade School and Brewster High School, graduating in the class of 1945. He enlisted in the Navy and served on the battleship USS Iowa, which was stationed in Japan in the immediate post-war period.&nbsp; Warren married Bonnie Mallory on August 10, 1949 and resided on a farm north of Brewster.&nbsp;Three children; Lance, Nathan, and Laurie were born while the family lived on the farm.&nbsp;Warren took a job as bookkeeper with Coffey Grain in 1964 and transitioned to manager and then owner of Reid Grain. He was active in the community, serving on the school board for the Brewster schools, the city council, city mayor, city recreation committee, the Brewster Lions Club, and was one of the organizers of the Brewster Bank.&nbsp;He was a member of the Brewster United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Much of his retirement was spent in his well-equipped shop, building furniture as well as numerous bird feeders and bird houses which were placed throughout the back yard. Warren was preceded in death by wife Bonnie, parents Fred and Anna Reid, and brothers Delmar, Royal, and Jerry. Left to remember Warren is brother J Austin (Dotti) of Overland Park, sons Lance of Andale KS and Nathan (Judy) of Topeka KS, and daughter Laurie Jones of Kismet KS.&nbsp;There are also 10 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 1:30 PM CT at the Brewster United Methodist Church with Pastor Mike Baughn officiating.&nbsp;Burial will follow in the Brewster Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Church in Brewster.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Brewster Heritage Center 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" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.

Warren Reid

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575554049966.jpeg">Alfred Daniel (A.D.) “Bud” Rogers Jr., age 92, died peacefully in his sleep on December 3, 2019 at the Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore, Kansas. He is survived by his daughters, Margene Greeno, Jennifer Stone and Jacqueline Johansen and his son, Daniel Holland Rogers, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his former wife, Darlene Steiner Rogers and his daughter, Susan Kay Barney. Alfred was born in Phoenix, Arizona on May 20, 1927 to Alfred Daniel Rogers Sr. and Mary Frances Hedgepeth. He served his country as a Naval electricians mate on the island of Tinian during WWII and later in the Army.&nbsp;He worked for Greyhound Bus Lines for 34 years and received many awards for his safe driving record.&nbsp;He was active in the Jetmore Lion’s Club and Masonic Lodge, serving as the President of the Lion’s Club and Master of Alpha Mason Lodge.&nbsp;He also served as an Elder in the Presbyterian Church.&nbsp;The family would like to thank his friends in Jetmore, and the Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center nursing staff, who took such good care of him in his later years.&nbsp; Bud will always be remembered for his strong work ethic and fun-loving sense of humor. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Monday at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery with military graveside rites. Memorials may be given to the United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alfred Daniel (A.D.) 'Bud' Rogers Jr.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575491540786.jpeg">Jody Frank Billings passed away on November 29th, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Jody was born April 21st, 1957, in Larned, Kansas. Jody and his family moved to Smith Center, Kansas in 1960, and that’s were he grew up and graduated high school in 1975. In 1976, Jody moved to Watonga, Oklahoma, were his parents had moved a short time earlier and spent the rest of his life in the Watonga and El Reno area. Jody found employment in the oil field as an equipment operator and truck driver. Jody later starting hauling cattle, and that became his career until a couple of years ago when health issues prevented him from driving. Jody then became a mechanic for the rest of his career. Jody became well known as “Kokomo Joe” to his trucking family. He drove hundreds of thousands of miles delivering cattle across the country. Jody was preceded in death by his parent’s Frank and Pat Billings, sister Evelyn Seems, brother Bill Billings, and grandson Kale. Jody is survived by daughter Aubrey and husband Darren Gorman, grandchildren Asher, Lilah, and Elijah, sister Debbie Billings and her daughters Misty Montgomery and family, and Jessica Pearson Smith and family, many nieces and nephews, and a host of relatives and friends. Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=9344244" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for service details.

Jody Frank Billings

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575472500935.png">Kathleen Ann (Rafferty) Foss, 67, of Great Bend, Kansas and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away at her home in Great Bend on November 25, 2019. Kathleen was born January 4, 1952 in Russell, the daughter of Clyde W. and Beulah (Cornwell) Rafferty.&nbsp;She grew up in Russell and Osborne, Kansas and graduated from Russell High School in 1970.&nbsp;Later she attended a Cosmetology School in Great Bend. Kathleen was united in marriage to Mark “Shorty” Dumler in June of 1970.&nbsp;This union was blessed with a daughter, Tracial.&nbsp;They made their home in Russell until they divorced in 1981.&nbsp;In 1981 she moved to Salina, Kansas then&nbsp;in 1986 she lived in Hutchinson.&nbsp;She then moved to Liberal, Kansas in 1990 and lived there until 2002 when she returned to Russell. Kathleen was a Sales Representative for many media outlets in the Kansas area.&nbsp;She worked for KAKE TV, Cox Communications, KSKU and The B in Hutchinson.&nbsp;She was a member of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp;She enjoyed reading, writing, drawing, spending time at the lake and taking care of animals. Kathleen’s surviving family include her daughter, Traci Dumler of Hutchinson, Kansas; sister, Clydell Steinert (Carl) of Chase, Kansas; three grandchildren, Abigail Dumler, Gabrelle Bafford and Kelley Bafford; great grandson, Kyelyn Newlin; and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Gale Rafferty. A Gathering Service will be held from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Wednesday, December 11, 2019,&nbsp;at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.&nbsp;The family requested cremation.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Kathleen Ann (Rafferty) Foss

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575468198711.jpeg">Elizabeth “Elsie” Marie Hendrickson, 75, Hays, died Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society. She was born November 10, 1944, in Hays, the daughter of Edwin J. and Albertine (Kuhn) Munsch.&nbsp;She attended Girls Catholic High School, which became Marian High School, graduating in the class of 1962.&nbsp; In 1966, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in business from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;Elsie worked for Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas for nearly 35 years.&nbsp;She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Daughters of Isabella, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the American Legion Auxiliary.&nbsp;She enjoyed craft shows, bowling, flower gardening, trips to casinos, cooking and baking, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her two daughters; Juanita Wickham and husband Troy of Hays and Jacinta Rupp of Savannah, MO, four brothers; Harvey Munsch and wife Cindy and Victor Munsch and wife Joyce, all of Hays, Clarence Munsch and wife Pat of Prairie Village, and Edwin Munsch Jr. of Hays, three sisters; Shirley Huff of Hays, Janice Cheek and husband David of Overland Park, and Agnes Munsch of Wichita, five grandchildren; Jessila, Jay, and Jacob Wickham, and Brett and Seth Ussary, six great grandchildren; Jayden Taylor, Daxton, Darren, Devon, and Dawson Ackerman, and Oliver Wickham, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister; Patricia Applegate. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp;Inurnment will be at a later date in Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery, Antonino.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, and from 10:00 am until service time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas (DSNWK).&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Elsie may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Elizabeth 'Elsie' Marie Hendrickson

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575468021936.jpeg">Robert Wayne Rhoades, age 72, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter. Bob was born on October 24, 1947 in Quinter, KS to Wayne and Doris (Jamison) Rhoades. Bob attended grade school in Wichita, KS, and graduated in 1965 from Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzey Center, New Hampshire.&nbsp;Bob was joined in marriage to Gail Lougee on June 4, 1966 in Swanzey Center, NH. Bob worked for the Rhoades Window Co. in Quinter, and shortly after their marriage, Bob joined the United States Air Force, where he proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant working in ground communications until October 1970.&nbsp;Bob also worked as a welder for Flex King, drove a semi, both as an employee and owner/operator. Bob then joined the maintenance crew at Gove County Medical Center, where he worked for 17 years until his retirement. Bob was a member of the AARP, NRA, and the Local Hunter Safety Teacher organization. Bob was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he enjoyed boating, ammunition reloading, and chainsaw cutting, which he used to heat his shop with his barrel stove.&nbsp;Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Gail Rhoades of Quinter, KS; step-mother Phyllis Rhoades of Wichita, KS; daughters Errin Arnold (Kevin) of Katy, TX and Jenna Simon (Les) of Morland, KS; Grandchildren Shiloh Wedermyer of South Bend, IN, Dalton Wedermyer (Makayla Gotchall) of Great Bend, KS, Heidi Simon and Micah Simon of Morland, KS, and Kaleigh Arnold and Lauren Arnold of Katy TX; great-granddaughter Dawn Wedermyer of Great Bend, KS and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Bob is preceded in death by both parents; brother Richard A. Rhoades; and sister Lynnette J. Rhoades.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM, Friday, December 6, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.&nbsp;A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday, December 6, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, directly following the visitation.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association or Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks, and Tourism (KDWPT) for Hunter’s safety. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main Street Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Robert Wayne Rhoades

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575467959159.jpeg">Marvin D. McReynolds passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas, at the age of 94. He was born on February 13, 1925 in Rooks County on a farm south of Woodston. Marvin was the youngest son to the late Harlan and Effie (Lamm) McReynolds. His siblings were Emery, Leona Nichols, and Esther Newlin. Marvin was united in marriage to Esther “Elizabeth” (Auchard) McReynolds on December 21, 1944 in Woodston. They lived on the farm to which Marvin was born until 1987 where they relocated to Stockton. To this union they had three sons; Jerry Cecil, Stanley Gene, and Tony Marvin. Marvin and Elizabeth traveled widely to all fifty states and eighty foreign countries. He was an avid farmer and gave all his energies to it. Marvin was a strong believer in the organized church and for more than 20 of his productive years, he volunteered three to four months each year to the United Methodist Church at the District, Conference, General, and World levels. Marvin was also elected five Quadrennia as a delegate to the General Conference and six time delegate to the Jurisdictional Conference. He had served sixteen years on General Boards of the denomination and many years on the World Methodist Council and its Executive Committee. He also coordinated Lay Witness Weekends in five states along with Lay Renewal Retreats, Men’s Retreats, and Marriage and Family Retreats. He and Elizabeth were nationally certified leaders in marriage enrichment. He served as Kansas West Conference Lay Leader for eight years and was on many boards and agencies of the Conference and the Concordia district. He was a Charter Trustee of the United Methodist Health and Ministry Fund. In 1976 he was selected as Master Farmer of Kansas and served as President, Chaplain, and other offices of that prestigious organization. He was honored with Kansas Beef awards in 1960’s and Conservation and Leadership awards. He also served as treasurer of Heartland Hospice, was a part of The Caring Program for Children, a 4-H Leader, school board member, county school reorganization committee, Farmer Home Administration, Farm Bureau Board, and was a past president at Mt. Ayr Camp for many years, and numerous other committees and boards. A devoted Christian and family man, Marvin will be greatly missed by the countless lives he touched and by all who knew him, but his life and memory will continue to have an impact for eternity. His selflessness to his God, his Church, and his family will be remembered by all. He is survived by his sons, Jerry McReynolds and wife Diane of Woodston, and Tony McReynolds and wife Wynn of Stockton; six grandchildren, Shawn McReynolds, Renee Laird, Michelle Ziegler and husband Gary, Joel McReynolds and wife Jennifer, Aron McReynolds and wife Laura, and Sara McReynolds; and ten great-grandchildren Ava, Andrew, Avery, Maggie, Julia, Jacey, Jasiah, Gabriel, Micah and Gracia. Marvin is preceded in death by his parents, Harlan and Effie McReynolds; wife Elizabeth McReynolds; infant son, Stanley McReynolds; and siblings, Emery McReynolds, Leona Nichols, and Esther Newlin. A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton starting at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Plumer Overlease Fuenral Home in Stockton from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Memorials have been suggested to the Rooks County Health Center, United Methodist Church of Stockton, or Solomon Valley Manor and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

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