Ollie was born in Konawa, OK, in 1934, she moved to Kansas with her family when she was a child. She graduated in 1956 from the Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia with a bachelor’s degree in business and went on to teach high school home economics, typing, and other courses.

After her marriage, Ollie moved to Nebraska, where her children were born, and from there to Ohio. She eventually settled in northern Virginia, where she found a home and many close friends who shared her interest in ensuring that women have opportunities to pursue their educational dreams. Toward that goal, Ollie was an active member of the American Association of University Women.

Ollie also loved music and the arts. She volunteered at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts for many years and was an enthusiastic supporter of public radio. In addition, she was a talented baker whose holiday treats were loved by everyone who tried them.

Ollie died in Reston, VA, on Saturday, January 16, 2016. &nbsp;She was 81. Ollie was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Molinda and Jimmie Albert Boltin, both of Bunker Hill, and her sister Shirley Beck in 2022.

Ollie is survived by her daughter Susan Parrott of Sterling, VA, her son Andrew Parrott of Ocala, FL, Andrew’s son Evan Parrott, and Evan’s son. Also surviving her are her beloved siblings Mary Heim, Arthur Boltin, and Rebecca Nelson, and their spouses, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—many of whom still live in the Sunflower State.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; No visitation is being held.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Ollie was born in Konawa, OK, in 1934, she moved to Kansas with her family when she was a child. She graduated in 1956 from the Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia with a bachelor’s degree in business and went on to teach high school home economics, typing, and other courses.After her marriage, Ollie moved to Nebraska, where her children were born, and from there to Ohio. She eventually settled in northern Virginia, where she found a home and many close friends who shared her interest in ensuring that women have opportunities to pursue their educational dreams. Toward that goal, Ollie was an active member of the American Association of University Women.Ollie also loved music and the arts. She volunteered at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts for many years and was an enthusiastic supporter of public radio. In addition, she was a talented baker whose holiday treats were loved by everyone who tried them.Ollie died in Reston, VA, on Saturday, January 16, 2016. &nbsp;She was 81. Ollie was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie Molinda and Jimmie Albert Boltin, both of Bunker Hill, and her sister Shirley Beck in 2022.Ollie is survived by her daughter Susan Parrott of Sterling, VA, her son Andrew Parrott of Ocala, FL, Andrew’s son Evan Parrott, and Evan’s son. Also surviving her are her beloved siblings Mary Heim, Arthur Boltin, and Rebecca Nelson, and their spouses, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren—many of whom still live in the Sunflower State.A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 12, 2024, at Bunker Hill Cemetery in Bunker Hill, Kansas.&nbsp; No visitation is being held.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ollie Parrott

Longtime Goodland, KS resident Edith Neva Snyder passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.

Edith was born in Chicago, IL on February 17, 1931 to Phillip and Mary (Valenta) Phillips. &nbsp;At 3 months old, the family moved to Minneapolis, MN where she resided until her marriage to Robert (Bob) Snyder of Powell, WY on August 28, 1954.

She attended school in Minneapolis and graduated from Old South High School. &nbsp;She then went to college in St. Paul, MN where she obtained her LPN License. &nbsp;She worked for over 30 years as an LPN and 13 years as a psych nurse. &nbsp;Before getting her nursing license, she worked as an assistant secretary at Sports Afield, in the Pharmacy of U&amp;M Hospital and in the accounting department with the USDA.

Bob and Edith were married for 58 years prior to his death, and they served at several small rural churches where Bob was Pastor.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Bob, 2 brothers Bill and Dan and a sister Ruth Mapston.

She is survived by her 2 daughters; Cheryl (Rich) Palmer of Newton, IA and Tracy Snyder of Apache Junction, AZ. &nbsp;She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Clinton (Courtney) Henry, Linda Whalen, Natasha Henry, Michael (Hailey) Palmer and Breana Snyder; 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 AM CT at the Least of Saints Church, 1305 E. 10th&nbsp;Street South, Newton, IA 50208. Private inurnment will be held in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, KS.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident Edith Neva Snyder passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.Edith was born in Chicago, IL on February 17, 1931 to Phillip and Mary (Valenta) Phillips. &nbsp;At 3 months old, the family moved to Minneapolis, MN where she resided until her marriage to Robert (Bob) Snyder of Powell, WY on August 28, 1954.She attended school in Minneapolis and graduated from Old South High School. &nbsp;She then went to college in St. Paul, MN where she obtained her LPN License. &nbsp;She worked for over 30 years as an LPN and 13 years as a psych nurse. &nbsp;Before getting her nursing license, she worked as an assistant secretary at Sports Afield, in the Pharmacy of U&amp;M Hospital and in the accounting department with the USDA.Bob and Edith were married for 58 years prior to his death, and they served at several small rural churches where Bob was Pastor.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Bob, 2 brothers Bill and Dan and a sister Ruth Mapston.She is survived by her 2 daughters; Cheryl (Rich) Palmer of Newton, IA and Tracy Snyder of Apache Junction, AZ. &nbsp;She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Clinton (Courtney) Henry, Linda Whalen, Natasha Henry, Michael (Hailey) Palmer and Breana Snyder; 10 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.Memorial services will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:00 AM CT at the Least of Saints Church, 1305 E. 10th&nbsp;Street South, Newton, IA 50208. Private inurnment will be held in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, KS.

Edith Neva Snyder

Leroy Paul Wildeman, 80, passed away April 2, 2024, at the Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born August 4, 1943, in Quinter, Kansas, to Fred and Dora (Selensky) Wildeman. Leroy, his five brothers and one sister were all raised on a farm in Quinter, Kansas. During his childhood, he was often busy helping his father on the farm and creating mischief with his brothers. Leroy attended and graduated from Quinter High School with the class of 1961. He continued his education at the Denver Technical School where he trained to be a mechanic. After graduation, he returned to Hoxie, Kansas and started working at the Hoxie Implement. Leroy married Cora Mae Kinderknecht on November 28, 1967, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. They were blessed with two children, Galen and Paula. Cora passed away on September 28, 1977.

Leroy was a hard worker. He loved to tinker and was known for his mechanical ingenuity. When he retired from Hoxie Implement, he went to work for USD 412 in Hoxie where he managed the transportation department and took care of the school buses and vehicles. Leroy enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, sports and dances. It was at a dance that Leroy met his wife, Andrea Woods. They were married on June 1, 1985, in Norton, Kansas and celebrated 38 years of marriage. After retiring from the school, Leroy ran the Hoxie Swap Shop for many years with help from his wife, Andrea. He loved the feeling of helping the community that running the Swap Shop gave him. Leroy enjoyed working on puzzles, watching game shows, sports, and the TV series, Yellowstone. In November of 2022, Leroy and Andrea moved into the Hoxie Long Term Care. Even after moving to the LTC, Leroy would still visit his home often to tinker in his shop. Instead of building and repairing things like he did most of his life, he started to tear them apart. The LTC gave him the opportunity for his ornery side to come out while picking on the nurses and nurses aides. He loved it especially when they returned the favor!

Leroy leaves to mourn his passings his loving wife, Andrea of Hoxie, Kansas; son, Galen Wildeman and his wife Sondra of Modesto, California; daughter, Paula Marchbanks and husband Charles of Colorado Springs, Colorado; granddaughter, Lindsey Marchbanks; brother, Herbert Wildeman and wife Jan of Denver, Colorado; sister in law, Louise Wildeman of Grainfield, Kansas and many nieces, nephews, and other family members spread throughout the US.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dora Wildeman; wife, Cora; brothers, Jacob Wildeman, Herman Wildeman, Leonard Wildeman, and Leo Wildeman; and sister, Delphine Marcotte.

A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for April 20, 2024, 10:30 AM, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. A visitation will be held April 19, 2024, from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM at the at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home and 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. The family will be at the visitation, at the church, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM to receive friends. The Vigil and Rosary Service will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM, at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Leroy P. Wildeman Memorial with memorials used to support the Leroy and Andrea Wildeman Foundation.

Leroy Paul Wildeman, 80, passed away April 2, 2024, at the Memorial Central Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born August 4, 1943, in Quinter, Kansas, to Fred and Dora (Selensky) Wildeman. Leroy, his five brothers and one sister were all raised on a farm in Quinter, Kansas. During his childhood, he was often busy helping his father on the farm and creating mischief with his brothers. Leroy attended and graduated from Quinter High School with the class of 1961. He continued his education at the Denver Technical School where he trained to be a mechanic. After graduation, he returned to Hoxie, Kansas and started working at the Hoxie Implement. Leroy married Cora Mae Kinderknecht on November 28, 1967, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. They were blessed with two children, Galen and Paula. Cora passed away on September 28, 1977.Leroy was a hard worker. He loved to tinker and was known for his mechanical ingenuity. When he retired from Hoxie Implement, he went to work for USD 412 in Hoxie where he managed the transportation department and took care of the school buses and vehicles. Leroy enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, fishing, sports and dances. It was at a dance that Leroy met his wife, Andrea Woods. They were married on June 1, 1985, in Norton, Kansas and celebrated 38 years of marriage. After retiring from the school, Leroy ran the Hoxie Swap Shop for many years with help from his wife, Andrea. He loved the feeling of helping the community that running the Swap Shop gave him. Leroy enjoyed working on puzzles, watching game shows, sports, and the TV series, Yellowstone. In November of 2022, Leroy and Andrea moved into the Hoxie Long Term Care. Even after moving to the LTC, Leroy would still visit his home often to tinker in his shop. Instead of building and repairing things like he did most of his life, he started to tear them apart. The LTC gave him the opportunity for his ornery side to come out while picking on the nurses and nurses aides. He loved it especially when they returned the favor!Leroy leaves to mourn his passings his loving wife, Andrea of Hoxie, Kansas; son, Galen Wildeman and his wife Sondra of Modesto, California; daughter, Paula Marchbanks and husband Charles of Colorado Springs, Colorado; granddaughter, Lindsey Marchbanks; brother, Herbert Wildeman and wife Jan of Denver, Colorado; sister in law, Louise Wildeman of Grainfield, Kansas and many nieces, nephews, and other family members spread throughout the US.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Dora Wildeman; wife, Cora; brothers, Jacob Wildeman, Herman Wildeman, Leonard Wildeman, and Leo Wildeman; and sister, Delphine Marcotte.A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for April 20, 2024, 10:30 AM, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. A visitation will be held April 19, 2024, from 3:00 PM until 4:30 PM at the at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home and 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM, at St Frances Cabrini Catholic Church. The family will be at the visitation, at the church, from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM to receive friends. The Vigil and Rosary Service will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM, at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Leroy P. Wildeman Memorial with memorials used to support the Leroy and Andrea Wildeman Foundation.

Leroy Paul Wildeman

Glenn Dustin Kenny, age 54, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Dustin was born June 12, 1969 to Keith H. and Janet L. (Winter) Kenny in Hawthorne, California.

Dustin grew up and attended school in California. He graduated from High School in 1987 and attended college.&nbsp; Dustin moved to Edson in 2015. He worked at Brewster USD 314 and for the Kansas Department of Transportation, enjoyed cooking and most of all spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;

Preceding him in death are his mother Janet and grandparents. Dustin is survived by his father Keith of Edson, KS; children Dustin Anthony of Oxnard, CA, Brandon Dustin, Jayden Dustin, Reyna Marie and Delina Marie of Edson, KS, Joshua Dustin of Las Vegas, NV, Stephanie Marie of Oxnard, CA; brother Alan of Oxnard, CA, sister Kasi (James) Henggeler of Roswell, NM; long-time companion Yuvette Romero of Oxnard, CA; and many more family and friends. &nbsp;

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment following the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main. Memorials may be designated to Dustin Kenny Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home. P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com&nbsp;

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Glenn Dustin Kenny, age 54, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024. Dustin was born June 12, 1969 to Keith H. and Janet L. (Winter) Kenny in Hawthorne, California.Dustin grew up and attended school in California. He graduated from High School in 1987 and attended college.&nbsp; Dustin moved to Edson in 2015. He worked at Brewster USD 314 and for the Kansas Department of Transportation, enjoyed cooking and most of all spending time with his family and friends.&nbsp;Preceding him in death are his mother Janet and grandparents. Dustin is survived by his father Keith of Edson, KS; children Dustin Anthony of Oxnard, CA, Brandon Dustin, Jayden Dustin, Reyna Marie and Delina Marie of Edson, KS, Joshua Dustin of Las Vegas, NV, Stephanie Marie of Oxnard, CA; brother Alan of Oxnard, CA, sister Kasi (James) Henggeler of Roswell, NM; long-time companion Yuvette Romero of Oxnard, CA; and many more family and friends. &nbsp;Funeral service will be Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment following the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main. Memorials may be designated to Dustin Kenny Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home. P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 67735. Information and condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com&nbsp;To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Glenn-Kenny/sympathy-landing">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Glenn-Kenny/1069737/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Glenn Dustin Kenny, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Glenn-Kenny/sympathy-landing">visit our floral store.</a>

Glenn Dustin Kenny

Jetmore &nbsp;- Linda Marie Burke, 71, passed away April 9, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born December 1, 1952, in Dodge City, Kansas; the daughter of Duane Marvin and Helen Theresa Gleason Aistrup. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident, she was a Para Professional at Hodgeman County Elementary where she loved working with the kids.

She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, where she was on the Parish Council, in charge of Prayer Group and attended Bible Study. &nbsp;She was also in the Piecemakers quilting club where they make Quilts of Honor.&nbsp;

On November 24, 1973, she married Steve Burke in Hanston, Kansas; he survives.

Other survivors include; her mother, Theresa Aistrup, Jetmore; &nbsp;two sons, Justin (Sara) Burke, Wichita, and Brandon (Heather) Burke, Osawatomie; two daughters, Jennifer (Mike) McDaniel, Wichita, and Bridget (Ben) Kaye, Prairie Village, Kansas; three brothers, Dan Aistrup, Dodge City, Emmett (Susan) Aistrup, Hanston, and Paul and (Susan) Aistrup, Larned; a sister, Cynthia (Lynn) Goebel, Jetmore, and ten grandchildren, Jake, Kieran and Kortney Burke; Howie and Audrey Burke; Amanda and Katrina McDaniel; Zachary, Cooper and Carson Kaye.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her father, Duane Marvin “Bud” Aistrup.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13th at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore, with Father John Forkuoh, presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. &nbsp;Vigil and Rosary service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore. &nbsp;Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to the Linda Burke Scholarship Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.

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 </figure>Jetmore &nbsp;- Linda Marie Burke, 71, passed away April 9, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born December 1, 1952, in Dodge City, Kansas; the daughter of Duane Marvin and Helen Theresa Gleason Aistrup. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident, she was a Para Professional at Hodgeman County Elementary where she loved working with the kids.She was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church, where she was on the Parish Council, in charge of Prayer Group and attended Bible Study. &nbsp;She was also in the Piecemakers quilting club where they make Quilts of Honor.&nbsp;On November 24, 1973, she married Steve Burke in Hanston, Kansas; he survives.Other survivors include; her mother, Theresa Aistrup, Jetmore; &nbsp;two sons, Justin (Sara) Burke, Wichita, and Brandon (Heather) Burke, Osawatomie; two daughters, Jennifer (Mike) McDaniel, Wichita, and Bridget (Ben) Kaye, Prairie Village, Kansas; three brothers, Dan Aistrup, Dodge City, Emmett (Susan) Aistrup, Hanston, and Paul and (Susan) Aistrup, Larned; a sister, Cynthia (Lynn) Goebel, Jetmore, and ten grandchildren, Jake, Kieran and Kortney Burke; Howie and Audrey Burke; Amanda and Katrina McDaniel; Zachary, Cooper and Carson Kaye.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her father, Duane Marvin “Bud” Aistrup.Funeral Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13th at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore, with Father John Forkuoh, presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. &nbsp;Vigil and Rosary service will be 7:00 p.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Jetmore. &nbsp;Burial will be in Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to the Linda Burke Scholarship Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.

Linda Marie Burke

Helen K. Leiker, 97, longtime Antonino resident, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ellis Good Samaritan Society.

She was born April 2, 1927 in Victoria, the daughter of John A. and Mary (Rome) Dinkel. On October 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to Christian J. Leiker in Victoria, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 21, 2002. Helen was a hardworking farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening with Christian, canning, making homemade noodles, and baking delicious desserts including lemon meringue pie and a variety of Christmas cookies. She loved crocheting afghans, embroidering tea towels, and making quilts for her family and every grandchild. Helen was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Antonino Christian Mothers, and possessed a deep faith and a devotion to the rosary.

Survivors include two daughters, Paullette Leiker and Sharon Staab and husband Jerry and their children; Lyle Hammerschmidt (Abby) and their children Maylee and Bo, Ross Hammerschmidt (fiancé Kendra Barnes) and their daughter Amy, Abby Stapelton and her daughter Diana, Curt Staab (Beth) and their children Ryan, Collin, and Trevor, and Sara Verbeck (Todd) and their son Cody, a daughter-in-law, Linnea Leiker and her children, Chris Leiker (Kielin Green), and their son Seiran, Antoinette Sandy (Seth) and their son Oliver, and Alex Leiker (Holly) and their son Ripley, a son-in-law, Greg Pelz and his children, James Pelz and his son Asher, Shannon Pelz and her children, Maggy Correa (Jimmy) and their children Belle and Reyna Correa and Destiny Woodis, and Kate Laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Christian, a son Darrell Leiker, an infant son, a daughter Ivorgene Pelz, four brothers, Andrew, infant Richard, Albert, and Elmer Dinkel and four sisters, Pauline VonFeldt, infant Katherine, and Magdalen and Albina Dinkel, and two great grandsons, Trae Wipple and Cody Cawood.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Munjor. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A Christian Mothers rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30, both on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Cemetery. Condolences and memories of Helen may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

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 </figure>Helen K. Leiker, 97, longtime Antonino resident, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ellis Good Samaritan Society.She was born April 2, 1927 in Victoria, the daughter of John A. and Mary (Rome) Dinkel. On October 15, 1946 she was united in marriage to Christian J. Leiker in Victoria, and they celebrated 55 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on January 21, 2002. Helen was a hardworking farmwife and homemaker. She enjoyed gardening with Christian, canning, making homemade noodles, and baking delicious desserts including lemon meringue pie and a variety of Christmas cookies. She loved crocheting afghans, embroidering tea towels, and making quilts for her family and every grandchild. Helen was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Antonino Christian Mothers, and possessed a deep faith and a devotion to the rosary.Survivors include two daughters, Paullette Leiker and Sharon Staab and husband Jerry and their children; Lyle Hammerschmidt (Abby) and their children Maylee and Bo, Ross Hammerschmidt (fiancé Kendra Barnes) and their daughter Amy, Abby Stapelton and her daughter Diana, Curt Staab (Beth) and their children Ryan, Collin, and Trevor, and Sara Verbeck (Todd) and their son Cody, a daughter-in-law, Linnea Leiker and her children, Chris Leiker (Kielin Green), and their son Seiran, Antoinette Sandy (Seth) and their son Oliver, and Alex Leiker (Holly) and their son Ripley, a son-in-law, Greg Pelz and his children, James Pelz and his son Asher, Shannon Pelz and her children, Maggy Correa (Jimmy) and their children Belle and Reyna Correa and Destiny Woodis, and Kate Laws, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Christian, a son Darrell Leiker, an infant son, a daughter Ivorgene Pelz, four brothers, Andrew, infant Richard, Albert, and Elmer Dinkel and four sisters, Pauline VonFeldt, infant Katherine, and Magdalen and Albina Dinkel, and two great grandsons, Trae Wipple and Cody Cawood.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. officiating. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery in Munjor. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A Christian Mothers rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30, both on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Cemetery. Condolences and memories of Helen may be shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Helen K. Leiker

Laurie Ann Knipp, 60, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away April 8, 2024, and entered the Gates of Heaven to be with her parents and her son Allen Michael. She was born June 7, 1963, in Hill City to Wilbert and Iona (Brin) Knipp. She lived all her life in Hill City; however, she did travel to other states on several occasions.

She worked at Cameron’s Corner for over 25 years, rarely missing a day. She enjoyed her job, all the employees and especially the customers. As an employee and friend, you could always count on Laurie’s reliability. She worried more about others than herself. When her mother became ill and needed help, there was Laurie. She always took time for her children and grandchildren, as well as her dog, Buddy. Laurie loved babies. She was so excited when her first grandchild Kamryn was born. They patiently awaited her arrival by eating Laurie’s favorites: pork chops with a Pepsi!

When she wasn’t working or taking care of her children and then her grandchildren, you would frequently see her just driving around town or headed to her favorite fishing hole. Time at the lake with her family was made extra special when the girls would prepare a big breakfast in the morning.

Laurie was proceeded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Iona, and her son Allen Michael. She is survived by her daughter: Ashley (Jonathan) Frazier of Hays, Alicia (Ian) Dohl of Russell, and Hilary Boese of Hill City; two brothers: Eddie of Hill City, and Wayne of Wichita; five sisters: Vivian Messer of Santa Rosa, California, Jeanie Stakes of Arlington, Texas, Charlotte Pfeifer of Hays, Deanna Zeman (Mark) of WaKeeney, Marcia Pfeifer (Gerald) of Hays; grandchildren: Priscilla, Kamryn LeeAnn, Krew Allen, Raider Allen Lavon; and Laurie’s daughters’ grandfather figure, Rudy Augustine of Hill City; 15 nieces and nephews, one uncle, two aunts, and many friends.

Wake Service Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, Kansas

Funeral Service Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, Kansas

Memorials for funeral expenses in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home

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 </figure>Laurie Ann Knipp, 60, of Hill City, Kansas, passed away April 8, 2024, and entered the Gates of Heaven to be with her parents and her son Allen Michael. She was born June 7, 1963, in Hill City to Wilbert and Iona (Brin) Knipp. She lived all her life in Hill City; however, she did travel to other states on several occasions.She worked at Cameron’s Corner for over 25 years, rarely missing a day. She enjoyed her job, all the employees and especially the customers. As an employee and friend, you could always count on Laurie’s reliability. She worried more about others than herself. When her mother became ill and needed help, there was Laurie. She always took time for her children and grandchildren, as well as her dog, Buddy. Laurie loved babies. She was so excited when her first grandchild Kamryn was born. They patiently awaited her arrival by eating Laurie’s favorites: pork chops with a Pepsi!When she wasn’t working or taking care of her children and then her grandchildren, you would frequently see her just driving around town or headed to her favorite fishing hole. Time at the lake with her family was made extra special when the girls would prepare a big breakfast in the morning.Laurie was proceeded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Iona, and her son Allen Michael. She is survived by her daughter: Ashley (Jonathan) Frazier of Hays, Alicia (Ian) Dohl of Russell, and Hilary Boese of Hill City; two brothers: Eddie of Hill City, and Wayne of Wichita; five sisters: Vivian Messer of Santa Rosa, California, Jeanie Stakes of Arlington, Texas, Charlotte Pfeifer of Hays, Deanna Zeman (Mark) of WaKeeney, Marcia Pfeifer (Gerald) of Hays; grandchildren: Priscilla, Kamryn LeeAnn, Krew Allen, Raider Allen Lavon; and Laurie’s daughters’ grandfather figure, Rudy Augustine of Hill City; 15 nieces and nephews, one uncle, two aunts, and many friends.Wake Service Friday, April 12, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at Stinemetz Funeral Home, 522 N. Pomeroy, Hill City, KansasFuneral Service Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hill City, KansasMemorials for funeral expenses in care of Stinemetz Funeral Home

Laurie Ann Knipp

Jay K. Scott, aged 84, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Hays.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A celebration gathering will follow services at Smoky Hill Country Club from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the FHSU Shotgun Sports Team in Jay's honor.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Jay’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Jay K. Scott, aged 84, of Hays, Kansas, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Hays.Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.A celebration gathering will follow services at Smoky Hill Country Club from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM.In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the FHSU Shotgun Sports Team in Jay's honor.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Jay’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Jay K. Scott

Franklin P. Mueller – age 75 of Hays, Kansas died peacefully at Hays Medical Center on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born on June 15, 1948, in New York City, New York to Paul E. and Pheobe (Lange) Mueller.&nbsp; The oldest of two children, Franklin spent most of his life in Brooklyn, New York.&nbsp;He lived a full and gratifying life and was loved by friends and family for his creativity, quick wit, humor, and loyalty.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin attended Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn.&nbsp;While in high school, and with grit and determination that defined each chapter of his life, Franklin taught himself to play bass guitar and started a neighborhood band with close friends.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On January 20, 1967, he married “the girl next door”, Marjorie (Malara), and shortly after they welcomed their only child, Sandra.&nbsp; Marjorie preceded him in death on September 9, 2020.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin had always been good with numbers and early in life he was interested in history, geography, politics, and current events.&nbsp; He had a passion for rock music and took on various jobs in accounting and customer service.&nbsp; Work served the purpose of meeting his family’s basic needs but was not a passion for him. Franklin focused most of his energy on caring for his young family and promoting his rock band, “The Harlots of 42nd Street”, in which he was the bass guitarist.&nbsp; Within the past decade and with the wonder of the World Wide Web, it was his joy to have had his band re-discovered and to have heard from fans who recognized the part this band played in the Glitter Punk music genre within New York City in the early 1970’s.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As time went on, Franklin took on the responsibilities of being a support to his wife as they became care givers for their loved ones.&nbsp; Additionally, he came to know God and accept Jesus as his Lord and savior.&nbsp; To his immediate family, this was a profound change in his life, that he lived into without loud proclamations.&nbsp; As a result, he became a spiritual role-model to family members, who witnessed him as he endeavored to embody the characteristics of Christ.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2001, Franklin and Margie moved to Hays, Kansas to be closer to their daughter, Sandra, and granddaughters, Briana, and Alexandra.&nbsp; Having been a fan of westerns his whole life – with numerous childhood pictures of him wearing fringed chaps, a double holster, boots, and a hat –Franklin enjoyed the history of Hays, Kansas as it came to be his home.&nbsp; Proximity and time spent together has been a treasure we will always cherish.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin received quality care from the providers in Hays and we want to extend our sincere thanks to all the providers who supported him in meeting his health needs.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin was a devoted husband, supportive father, and loving grandfather.&nbsp; Left to cherish him and share his legacy are his daughter, Sandra Mueller Aldrich, Hays, KS; his granddaughters, Briana Aldrich and Alexandra Aldrich, Hays, KS; his sister, Helena Mueller, Ann Arbor, MI; his brother-in-law, Gerald Malara, Hays, KS; his sister-in-law, Kathleen Malara, Marlboro, NJ;&nbsp;her former son-in-law, Troy Aldrich, LaCrosse,&nbsp;and numerous nieces and nephews.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Pheobe; his wife, Marjorie; and two brother’s–in–law, Charlie Malara and Elia Malara.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;As a supportive husband, Franklin would encourage friends wanting to honor him to consider contributing memorials to his late wife’s great joy, made payable to: The Friends of the Hays Public

Library in&nbsp;care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Franklin and Marjorie will be held later this summer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Franklin P. Mueller – age 75 of Hays, Kansas died peacefully at Hays Medical Center on Thursday, April 4, 2024.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born on June 15, 1948, in New York City, New York to Paul E. and Pheobe (Lange) Mueller.&nbsp; The oldest of two children, Franklin spent most of his life in Brooklyn, New York.&nbsp;He lived a full and gratifying life and was loved by friends and family for his creativity, quick wit, humor, and loyalty.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin attended Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn.&nbsp;While in high school, and with grit and determination that defined each chapter of his life, Franklin taught himself to play bass guitar and started a neighborhood band with close friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On January 20, 1967, he married “the girl next door”, Marjorie (Malara), and shortly after they welcomed their only child, Sandra.&nbsp; Marjorie preceded him in death on September 9, 2020.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin had always been good with numbers and early in life he was interested in history, geography, politics, and current events.&nbsp; He had a passion for rock music and took on various jobs in accounting and customer service.&nbsp; Work served the purpose of meeting his family’s basic needs but was not a passion for him. Franklin focused most of his energy on caring for his young family and promoting his rock band, “The Harlots of 42nd Street”, in which he was the bass guitarist.&nbsp; Within the past decade and with the wonder of the World Wide Web, it was his joy to have had his band re-discovered and to have heard from fans who recognized the part this band played in the Glitter Punk music genre within New York City in the early 1970’s.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; As time went on, Franklin took on the responsibilities of being a support to his wife as they became care givers for their loved ones.&nbsp; Additionally, he came to know God and accept Jesus as his Lord and savior.&nbsp; To his immediate family, this was a profound change in his life, that he lived into without loud proclamations.&nbsp; As a result, he became a spiritual role-model to family members, who witnessed him as he endeavored to embody the characteristics of Christ.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; In 2001, Franklin and Margie moved to Hays, Kansas to be closer to their daughter, Sandra, and granddaughters, Briana, and Alexandra.&nbsp; Having been a fan of westerns his whole life – with numerous childhood pictures of him wearing fringed chaps, a double holster, boots, and a hat –Franklin enjoyed the history of Hays, Kansas as it came to be his home.&nbsp; Proximity and time spent together has been a treasure we will always cherish.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin received quality care from the providers in Hays and we want to extend our sincere thanks to all the providers who supported him in meeting his health needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Franklin was a devoted husband, supportive father, and loving grandfather.&nbsp; Left to cherish him and share his legacy are his daughter, Sandra Mueller Aldrich, Hays, KS; his granddaughters, Briana Aldrich and Alexandra Aldrich, Hays, KS; his sister, Helena Mueller, Ann Arbor, MI; his brother-in-law, Gerald Malara, Hays, KS; his sister-in-law, Kathleen Malara, Marlboro, NJ;&nbsp;her former son-in-law, Troy Aldrich, LaCrosse,&nbsp;and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Pheobe; his wife, Marjorie; and two brother’s–in–law, Charlie Malara and Elia Malara.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;As a supportive husband, Franklin would encourage friends wanting to honor him to consider contributing memorials to his late wife’s great joy, made payable to: The Friends of the Hays PublicLibrary in&nbsp;care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22 nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Franklin and Marjorie will be held later this summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Franklin P. Mueller

“Jerry” N. Zerr, 73, of Oakley, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Logan County Manor. He was born on Wednesday, December 6, 1950, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Maurath) Zerr. He graduated from Triplains High School in 1968.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sister Charlotte Wasko; twin brother Garry Zerr and granddaughter Addison Nickols.

He is survived by his children, Austin (Heather) Zerr, of Russell Springs, KS, Jill (Joey) Nickols, of Norton, KS and Danielle Gonzalez of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Lauren (Justin) Roemer, Chad, Nicholas and Maggie Zerr and Ainsley and Landon Nickols; brothers, Terry (Janet) Zerr of Oakley, Leland (Betty) Zerr of Great Bend and Kenny (Robin) Zerr of Tribune, and many nieces and nephews.

A Rosary will be said at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Memorial Mass at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Memorials may be made to the family and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com<a>.</a>

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 </figure>“Jerry” N. Zerr, 73, of Oakley, died Monday, April 8, 2024, at the Logan County Manor. He was born on Wednesday, December 6, 1950, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Maurath) Zerr. He graduated from Triplains High School in 1968.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; sister Charlotte Wasko; twin brother Garry Zerr and granddaughter Addison Nickols.He is survived by his children, Austin (Heather) Zerr, of Russell Springs, KS, Jill (Joey) Nickols, of Norton, KS and Danielle Gonzalez of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren, Lauren (Justin) Roemer, Chad, Nicholas and Maggie Zerr and Ainsley and Landon Nickols; brothers, Terry (Janet) Zerr of Oakley, Leland (Betty) Zerr of Great Bend and Kenny (Robin) Zerr of Tribune, and many nieces and nephews.A Rosary will be said at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Memorial Mass at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley. Memorials may be made to the family and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com<a>.</a>

Jerald “Jerry” N. Zerr

August (Augie) Durham was born on September 18, 1930, to Charles and Rosa (Miller) Durham. He was one of seven siblings. As a young man, Augie joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. After returning stateside, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Shirley (Hamm). Augie and Shirley spent 63 years together and had two daughters: Linda and Judy. Augie enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering on all things mechanical, and spending time with his family. Augie left this earth on April 7, 2024, leaving us all with holes in our hearts.

Augie was preceded in death by his parents; five of his siblings: Clara Jane, Norma Jean, Charles Jr, Elta Mae, and Rosalie; his daughters: Linda and Judy; his granddaughter, Natasha; and beloved dog, Maggie.

He is survived by his wife Shirley, sister Ellie, son-in-law Floyd, grandchildren: Shannon, Holly (partner Nick), Zach (partner Ashley), and Dakota. He also had many great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He will always be loved and missed by all who knew him.

A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to the VFW, American Legion or any charity whose efforts benefit our veterans. Memorials may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

August (Augie) Durham was born on September 18, 1930, to Charles and Rosa (Miller) Durham. He was one of seven siblings. As a young man, Augie joined the Navy and served during the Korean War. After returning stateside, he was united in marriage with the love of his life, Shirley (Hamm). Augie and Shirley spent 63 years together and had two daughters: Linda and Judy. Augie enjoyed hunting, fishing, tinkering on all things mechanical, and spending time with his family. Augie left this earth on April 7, 2024, leaving us all with holes in our hearts.Augie was preceded in death by his parents; five of his siblings: Clara Jane, Norma Jean, Charles Jr, Elta Mae, and Rosalie; his daughters: Linda and Judy; his granddaughter, Natasha; and beloved dog, Maggie.He is survived by his wife Shirley, sister Ellie, son-in-law Floyd, grandchildren: Shannon, Holly (partner Nick), Zach (partner Ashley), and Dakota. He also had many great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. He will always be loved and missed by all who knew him.A graveside service will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 12, 2024, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to donate to the VFW, American Legion or any charity whose efforts benefit our veterans. Memorials may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

August (Augie) Durham

Cheryl J. Fields was born to Darrell and Clara Seidel on Oct. 19, 1947. She passed away April 4, 2024 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother and father.

Cheryl is survived by her husband Ed Fields, two sisters Cindy and Melody (Rick) and her daughters Telisa Fields of Osborne, BobbiJo Boxum (Todd) of Osborne and Robin Kuhlmann ( Levi) of Herington. Grandkids are Tevan (Abigail), Macy, Chelsie (Shane), Kaleb, Colton (Katie), Triston (Ronnie), Megan (Darren), Katlyn (Jon) and 14 Great Grandkids.

Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.

The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Solomon Valley ARC Larks and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

Cheryl J. Fields was born to Darrell and Clara Seidel on Oct. 19, 1947. She passed away April 4, 2024 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother and father.Cheryl is survived by her husband Ed Fields, two sisters Cindy and Melody (Rick) and her daughters Telisa Fields of Osborne, BobbiJo Boxum (Todd) of Osborne and Robin Kuhlmann ( Levi) of Herington. Grandkids are Tevan (Abigail), Macy, Chelsie (Shane), Kaleb, Colton (Katie), Triston (Ronnie), Megan (Darren), Katlyn (Jon) and 14 Great Grandkids.Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Solomon Valley ARC Larks and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

Cheryl J. Fields

Donna Boxberger-Vise, 80, of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

Donna was born on September 7, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.&nbsp; The daughter of Betty Rae (Morgan and Dennis Bluejacket.&nbsp; Dennis was killed in WWII in 1944.&nbsp; Betty married Harlan Boxberger, who later adopted Donna.&nbsp; She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1961.

Donna was united in marriage to Kenny Hollinger in 1961.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a daughter, Marcy.&nbsp; Kenny and Donna later got a divorce.&nbsp; Donna was united in marriage to Dale Vise in 1987.

Donna was an avid baker for many years at several businesses around the Johnstown area.&nbsp; Her love of stained glass work would lead her and Dale to own a small business of their own.

Donna had fond memories of the family cabin at Fish Lake, Utah when she was in her teens and as an adult.&nbsp; Her and Dale would spend most of their summers there after they retired.&nbsp; She loved fishing and attending the campground pot luck suppers with all their Fish Lake friends.

Donna is survived by her husband Dale of the home; daughter, Marcy Rohr (Kent) of Russell, Kansas; two grandchildren, Brittany Rohr (Zach) of Dodge City, Kansas, and Kaden Rohr (Jordyn) of Hays, Kansas; her blessed three great grandchildren, Jaxton Shipley, Grady Shipley and Blair Rohr; sister, Marsha Scott (Jay) of Hays, Kansas; brother, Sam Boxberger (Lois) of Arlington, Kansas; nephews, Dane Boxberger of Wichita, Kansas, and Cory Boxberger of Wichita, Kansas; niece, Stacey Byington (Dave) of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Bluejacket, Harlan and Betty Boxberger and nephew, Matt Stricker.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 12, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 10:00 AM to Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Donna Boxberger-Vise, 80, of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.Donna was born on September 7, 1943 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.&nbsp; The daughter of Betty Rae (Morgan and Dennis Bluejacket.&nbsp; Dennis was killed in WWII in 1944.&nbsp; Betty married Harlan Boxberger, who later adopted Donna.&nbsp; She graduated from Russell High School in the Class of 1961.Donna was united in marriage to Kenny Hollinger in 1961.&nbsp; This union was blessed with a daughter, Marcy.&nbsp; Kenny and Donna later got a divorce.&nbsp; Donna was united in marriage to Dale Vise in 1987.Donna was an avid baker for many years at several businesses around the Johnstown area.&nbsp; Her love of stained glass work would lead her and Dale to own a small business of their own.Donna had fond memories of the family cabin at Fish Lake, Utah when she was in her teens and as an adult.&nbsp; Her and Dale would spend most of their summers there after they retired.&nbsp; She loved fishing and attending the campground pot luck suppers with all their Fish Lake friends.Donna is survived by her husband Dale of the home; daughter, Marcy Rohr (Kent) of Russell, Kansas; two grandchildren, Brittany Rohr (Zach) of Dodge City, Kansas, and Kaden Rohr (Jordyn) of Hays, Kansas; her blessed three great grandchildren, Jaxton Shipley, Grady Shipley and Blair Rohr; sister, Marsha Scott (Jay) of Hays, Kansas; brother, Sam Boxberger (Lois) of Arlington, Kansas; nephews, Dane Boxberger of Wichita, Kansas, and Cory Boxberger of Wichita, Kansas; niece, Stacey Byington (Dave) of&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis Bluejacket, Harlan and Betty Boxberger and nephew, Matt Stricker.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 12, 2024 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 10:00 AM to Services. &nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donna Boxberger-Vise

Lois J. Smith, age 81, passed away in Johnson, Kansas, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

Services and complete obituary are pending and will be announced at a later date by Garnand Funeral Home, Johnson, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lois J. Smith, age 81, passed away in Johnson, Kansas, on Thursday, April 4, 2024.Services and complete obituary are pending and will be announced at a later date by Garnand Funeral Home, Johnson, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lois J. Smith

Lottie Grace Burnett, 100, passed away Monday April 8, 2024 in Dighton, Kansas. She was born in Larned, Kansas on January 21, 1924 to William Barker Hunsley and Sarah Grace (Losey) Hunsley.

She married Howard Burnett August 6, 1941 and together they had three children who still survive. They are Louella Grace (James) Dill, Howard William “Bill” (LaDeane) Burnett, and Linda Jane (Lee) Martindale. She is also survived by two grandsons Michael (Belinda) Martindale and Michael Cabbage, two great-grandsons, three great-great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.

Lottie was preceded in death by her husband Howard Burnett, ex husband Walter Horn, granddaughter Brenda Martindale, daughter-in-law Jo Ann Burnett, half siblings Fanny Schultz, Lori Metzger, Thomas Fern Hunsley and siblings William Barker Hunsley, Lilian Mary Hunsley Burnett, Albert Joseph Hunsley, and Dr. Perry Uriah Hunsley.

She was a farmer’s wife and with that she was involved in all of the daily duties. She did a lot of work; milking, hauling water, drilling wheat, dumping hay in windrows, driving tractor, hauling various machinery, and so forth.

Visitation will take place Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton, Kansas from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday April 11, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Dighton, Kansas with Rev Scott Wagner officiating. The service will also be streamed live on the Garnand Funeral Homes Facebook Page. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Lane County Historical Society or the JOY Center both in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.

Boomhower Funeral Home P.O. Box 891 Dighton, Kansas 67839&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lottie Grace Burnett, 100, passed away Monday April 8, 2024 in Dighton, Kansas. She was born in Larned, Kansas on January 21, 1924 to William Barker Hunsley and Sarah Grace (Losey) Hunsley.She married Howard Burnett August 6, 1941 and together they had three children who still survive. They are Louella Grace (James) Dill, Howard William “Bill” (LaDeane) Burnett, and Linda Jane (Lee) Martindale. She is also survived by two grandsons Michael (Belinda) Martindale and Michael Cabbage, two great-grandsons, three great-great-granddaughters, and many nieces and nephews.Lottie was preceded in death by her husband Howard Burnett, ex husband Walter Horn, granddaughter Brenda Martindale, daughter-in-law Jo Ann Burnett, half siblings Fanny Schultz, Lori Metzger, Thomas Fern Hunsley and siblings William Barker Hunsley, Lilian Mary Hunsley Burnett, Albert Joseph Hunsley, and Dr. Perry Uriah Hunsley.She was a farmer’s wife and with that she was involved in all of the daily duties. She did a lot of work; milking, hauling water, drilling wheat, dumping hay in windrows, driving tractor, hauling various machinery, and so forth.Visitation will take place Wednesday April 10, 2024 at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton, Kansas from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 am Thursday April 11, 2024 at the First Christian Church in Dighton, Kansas with Rev Scott Wagner officiating. The service will also be streamed live on the Garnand Funeral Homes Facebook Page. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to Lane County Historical Society or the JOY Center both in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.Boomhower Funeral Home P.O. Box 891 Dighton, Kansas 67839&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lottie Grace Burnett

Harold Gene Wilken, 78, died Thursday April 4, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born July 2, 1945, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Elmer Harold and Margaret Eunice (Whitaker) Wilken.

Harold attended Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School in 1963. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1964, attending recruit basic training at MCRD San Diego, California. Harold was stationed at Camp Pendleton California, Da Nang Vietnam, Camp Lejeune North Carolina, and was honorably discharged in 1967.

Harold earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University in 1972. He was co-founder of Wilmar Farms in Lakin, Kansas. They farmed alfalfa and then constructed a dairy in 1997. After retiring in 2005, Harold found his passion with woodworking and was a true artist with an astonishing attention to detail. He loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and playing a good hand of poker.

On October 12, 1968, he married Nancy Jo Stoner in Garden City and started a family. Harold is survived by his wife Nancy, son and daughter-in-law Brad and Lori Wilken of Seattle, Washington, son and daughter-in-law Bryan and Kimberly Wilken of Bend, Oregon. Additional survivors include sister and brother-in-law Carol and Lee Gross, sister Gayle Gomez, sister and brother-in-law Sheryle and Thomas Pollan, brother and sister-in-law William and Mary Wilken, his two grandchildren Harper Wilken and Maxwell Wilken, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Jim Akins officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, with military graveside rites conducted by the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard and the Southwest Kansas Area Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials given to Wounded Warriors, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, or the Finney County Humane Society, all in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harold Gene Wilken, 78, died Thursday April 4, 2024, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born July 2, 1945, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Elmer Harold and Margaret Eunice (Whitaker) Wilken.Harold attended Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School in 1963. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1964, attending recruit basic training at MCRD San Diego, California. Harold was stationed at Camp Pendleton California, Da Nang Vietnam, Camp Lejeune North Carolina, and was honorably discharged in 1967.Harold earned a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics from Kansas State University in 1972. He was co-founder of Wilmar Farms in Lakin, Kansas. They farmed alfalfa and then constructed a dairy in 1997. After retiring in 2005, Harold found his passion with woodworking and was a true artist with an astonishing attention to detail. He loved spending time with his family and friends, traveling, and playing a good hand of poker.On October 12, 1968, he married Nancy Jo Stoner in Garden City and started a family. Harold is survived by his wife Nancy, son and daughter-in-law Brad and Lori Wilken of Seattle, Washington, son and daughter-in-law Bryan and Kimberly Wilken of Bend, Oregon. Additional survivors include sister and brother-in-law Carol and Lee Gross, sister Gayle Gomez, sister and brother-in-law Sheryle and Thomas Pollan, brother and sister-in-law William and Mary Wilken, his two grandchildren Harper Wilken and Maxwell Wilken, and numerous nieces and nephews.Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Rev. Jim Akins officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City, with military graveside rites conducted by the United States Marine Corp Honor Guard and the Southwest Kansas Area Veterans Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials given to Wounded Warriors, the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, or the Finney County Humane Society, all in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harold Gene Wilken

Lakin- Phyllis Ann Sullivan, 94, died on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at High Plains retirement Village in Lakin. She was born on April 4, 1930 in Hope, to Max Henry August &amp; Amanda Pauline (Knuth) Miltz. On September 19, 1950 she married Charles A. “Chuck” Sullivan in Herrington.

A Lakin resident since 1970, Phyl was a stay at home Mom when they resided in Hiawatha and David City, Nebraska. She began working as a Clerk and Bookkeeper at Marsh Grocery Store in Tilden, Nebraska, and as a Bookkeeper at the Kearny County Bank from 1970 until her retirement in 1995.

She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society in Lakin. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing Bridge and Pitch, teaching generations on how to play these two card games. She loved eating meals at the Kearny County Senior Center, Along with many trips to watch her beloved K.C. Royals and gambling at casinos. She volunteered in various organizations in Lakin.

The last several years of her life were spent in her new apartment at the Lakin High Plains Assisted Living Facility. She thoroughly enjoyed her new and old friends alike. If you couldn’t get a hold of her, she could be found putting a puzzle together, playing marbles with Willetta, or playing BINGO and winning more than 1 prize each time. When she moved in, her family increased seven-fold, with the other residents, and the people who assisted her in the golden years of her life; they weren’t nurses, CNA’s, CMA’s, kitchen, laundry, cleaning, janitorial staff, they became her extended family.

Survivors include three sons, Pat (Jane), Steve, P.J. (Janey) Sullivan of Lakin, Two daughters, Loretta (Nick) Nykodym of Norfolk, Nebraska and Theresa (Bruce) Meyer of Palmer, Kansas, 13 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Sister-In-Law Kathleen Weishaar. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, daughter-in-law Kathi, 3 sisters and brothers-in-law- Eddlene &amp; Harold Sigle, Maxine &amp; Jack Anderson and Erma Jean &amp; Bob Fry.

Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Friday, April 19th and Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 20th both at St Anthony Catholic Church with Rev Peter Tran as Celebrant. Burial will be in Lakin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St Anthony Catholic Church Building Fund or High Plains Retirement Village Assisted Living in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Please, no flowers. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lakin- Phyllis Ann Sullivan, 94, died on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at High Plains retirement Village in Lakin. She was born on April 4, 1930 in Hope, to Max Henry August &amp; Amanda Pauline (Knuth) Miltz. On September 19, 1950 she married Charles A. “Chuck” Sullivan in Herrington.A Lakin resident since 1970, Phyl was a stay at home Mom when they resided in Hiawatha and David City, Nebraska. She began working as a Clerk and Bookkeeper at Marsh Grocery Store in Tilden, Nebraska, and as a Bookkeeper at the Kearny County Bank from 1970 until her retirement in 1995.She was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and the Ladies Altar Society in Lakin. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing Bridge and Pitch, teaching generations on how to play these two card games. She loved eating meals at the Kearny County Senior Center, Along with many trips to watch her beloved K.C. Royals and gambling at casinos. She volunteered in various organizations in Lakin.The last several years of her life were spent in her new apartment at the Lakin High Plains Assisted Living Facility. She thoroughly enjoyed her new and old friends alike. If you couldn’t get a hold of her, she could be found putting a puzzle together, playing marbles with Willetta, or playing BINGO and winning more than 1 prize each time. When she moved in, her family increased seven-fold, with the other residents, and the people who assisted her in the golden years of her life; they weren’t nurses, CNA’s, CMA’s, kitchen, laundry, cleaning, janitorial staff, they became her extended family.Survivors include three sons, Pat (Jane), Steve, P.J. (Janey) Sullivan of Lakin, Two daughters, Loretta (Nick) Nykodym of Norfolk, Nebraska and Theresa (Bruce) Meyer of Palmer, Kansas, 13 Grandchildren, 21 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Sister-In-Law Kathleen Weishaar. Preceding her in death are her parents, husband, daughter-in-law Kathi, 3 sisters and brothers-in-law- Eddlene &amp; Harold Sigle, Maxine &amp; Jack Anderson and Erma Jean &amp; Bob Fry.Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Friday, April 19th and Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM Saturday, April 20th both at St Anthony Catholic Church with Rev Peter Tran as Celebrant. Burial will be in Lakin Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St Anthony Catholic Church Building Fund or High Plains Retirement Village Assisted Living in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Please, no flowers. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phyllis Ann Sullivan

The Ke Nguyen, 80, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born April 18, 1943, in Vietnam, the son of Tan Nhat Nguyen &amp; Nuong Thi Phan.

The grew up in Vietnam and in November of 1967, he married Ri Thi Nguyen. They moved to Garden City in 1998 and have lived in Garden City since. He worked for many years at BPI (Beef Products, Inc.). The enjoyed reading, watching the news on TV, and gardening.

Survivors include his wife Ri Thi Nguyen of the home; two sons Dien Thanh Nguyen &amp; wife Chastity and Kiet Tuan Nguyen; a daughter Bich Ngoc Thi Nguyen; a brother Lam Buu Nguyen; a sister Be Thi Nguyen; and three grandchildren Elizabeth Nguyen, Catherine Nguyen, &amp; Alexandra Nguyen. This is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral service for The will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Graveside services will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Visitation hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>The Ke Nguyen, 80, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born April 18, 1943, in Vietnam, the son of Tan Nhat Nguyen &amp; Nuong Thi Phan.The grew up in Vietnam and in November of 1967, he married Ri Thi Nguyen. They moved to Garden City in 1998 and have lived in Garden City since. He worked for many years at BPI (Beef Products, Inc.). The enjoyed reading, watching the news on TV, and gardening.Survivors include his wife Ri Thi Nguyen of the home; two sons Dien Thanh Nguyen &amp; wife Chastity and Kiet Tuan Nguyen; a daughter Bich Ngoc Thi Nguyen; a brother Lam Buu Nguyen; a sister Be Thi Nguyen; and three grandchildren Elizabeth Nguyen, Catherine Nguyen, &amp; Alexandra Nguyen. This is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and two sisters.Funeral service for The will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Graveside services will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Visitation hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday and from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Ke Nguyen

Fernando Leon, infant son of Abraham Leon and Brandi Niehoff died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Hays, Kansas. He was born November 10, 2023 in Salina, Kansas.

Surviving family members are his parents, Abraham and Brandi both of Hays; grandparents, Fernando Leon Sr. of Goodland, Curtis and Marsha Niehoff of Dorrance, Kansas; great grandparents, Billy and Alberta Turman of Owasso, Oklahoma; half brother, Abraham Duran Leon Jr.; uncles, Brendan and Shannon Niehoff, Cruz and Noah Leon and his aunts, Stormiee and Kalena Leon.

He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Juri Leon; great grandmother, Ola Mae Youtsey; great grandfather, Robert Sinclair and his half brother, Gabriel Amaru Sebastian Uforo.Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Visitation will be Thursday 2:00 PM until service time at Brock's Chapel.

Words of comfort can be left on Fernando's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Fernando Leon, infant son of Abraham Leon and Brandi Niehoff died Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Hays, Kansas. He was born November 10, 2023 in Salina, Kansas.Surviving family members are his parents, Abraham and Brandi both of Hays; grandparents, Fernando Leon Sr. of Goodland, Curtis and Marsha Niehoff of Dorrance, Kansas; great grandparents, Billy and Alberta Turman of Owasso, Oklahoma; half brother, Abraham Duran Leon Jr.; uncles, Brendan and Shannon Niehoff, Cruz and Noah Leon and his aunts, Stormiee and Kalena Leon.He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Juri Leon; great grandmother, Ola Mae Youtsey; great grandfather, Robert Sinclair and his half brother, Gabriel Amaru Sebastian Uforo.Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Visitation will be Thursday 2:00 PM until service time at Brock's Chapel.Words of comfort can be left on Fernando's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Fernando Leon

Cheryl J Fields was born to Darrell and Clara Seidel on Oct. 19, 1947. She passed away April 4, 2024 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Cheryl J Fields was born to Darrell and Clara Seidel on Oct. 19, 1947. She passed away April 4, 2024 at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital surrounded by her loving family.Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother and father.Cheryl is survived by her husband Ed Fields, two sisters Cindy and Melody (Rick) and her daughters Telisa Fields of Osborne, BobbiJo Boxum (Todd) of Osborne and Robin Kuhlmann ( Levi) of Herington. Grandkids are Tevan (Abigail), Macy, Chelsie (Shane), Kaleb, Colton (Katie), Triston (Ronnie), Megan (Darren), Katlyn (Jon) and 14 Great Grandkids.Celebration of life services will be held at a later date.The family has requested memorial contributions be made to the Solomon Valley ARC Larks and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

Cheryl J Fields

Speed resident Willie L. Bushnell passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 85.

He was born July 1, 1938 in Jerome, Idaho the son of Clarence and Blanche (Bradley) Bushnell.

Willie was united in marriage to Ann Carpenter on March 24, 1957 in Phillipsburg. &nbsp;The couple later divorced. &nbsp;He was then united in marriage to Virginia Pfannenstiel in July of 1990 in Phillipsburg.

Survivors include his wife Virginia of Speed; sons William Bushnell and wife Taffy of McPherson and Robert Bushnell and wife Mary of Phillipsburg; daughters Barbara Blakesley and husband Rod of Urbandale, IA and Genny Berkel and husband Shawn of Union, MO; 8 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dan “Dee” Bushnell; sister Zelda Wallgren; a granddaughter Tish Budig; and a great grandson Cameron Burge.

Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Speed resident Willie L. Bushnell passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 85.He was born July 1, 1938 in Jerome, Idaho the son of Clarence and Blanche (Bradley) Bushnell.Willie was united in marriage to Ann Carpenter on March 24, 1957 in Phillipsburg. &nbsp;The couple later divorced. &nbsp;He was then united in marriage to Virginia Pfannenstiel in July of 1990 in Phillipsburg.Survivors include his wife Virginia of Speed; sons William Bushnell and wife Taffy of McPherson and Robert Bushnell and wife Mary of Phillipsburg; daughters Barbara Blakesley and husband Rod of Urbandale, IA and Genny Berkel and husband Shawn of Union, MO; 8 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Dan “Dee” Bushnell; sister Zelda Wallgren; a granddaughter Tish Budig; and a great grandson Cameron Burge.Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A celebration of life service will be held at a later date.

Willie L. Bushnell

Mary E. Volpert, 81, passed away April 5, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. &nbsp;She was born November 5, 1942, in Chanute, Kan., the daughter of Benjamin and Lula (Taylor) Shaner. &nbsp;She married Everette Volpert Aug. 6, 1972, in Junction City, Kan. &nbsp;Everette passed away Dec 18, 2002.

Mary, a resident of Great Bend since 2015 coming from Florida, Arkansas, and Manhattan, Kan., had been in hotel management for many years. &nbsp;She had also had the pleasure of being employed as a cook and house mom for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, at Kansas State University. &nbsp;She was a Life Member of the V.F.W. and American Legion Auxiliaries, enjoyed fishing, fellowship at the Great Bend Senior Center, crocheting, and, in her younger years, was active with several bowling leagues and CB Radio clubs.

Survivors include one son, Stephen Volpert and wife Dee of Great Bend; three daughters, Teresa Dimond and husband Jeff of Chanute, Kan., Jeanette Hodges of St. George, Kan., and Debbie Wisehardt of Manhattan, Kan.; step daughter, Nancy Volpert of Kent, Wash.; stepson, Jeff Volpert and wife Trina of Topeka, Kan.; one sister; and 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in passing by her husband Everette; one stepson, Greg Volpert; one son-in-law, Willard Hodges; and six brothers and four sisters.

Memorial graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Kan. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton, Rd., Great Bend, KS.

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 </figure>Mary E. Volpert, 81, passed away April 5, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. &nbsp;She was born November 5, 1942, in Chanute, Kan., the daughter of Benjamin and Lula (Taylor) Shaner. &nbsp;She married Everette Volpert Aug. 6, 1972, in Junction City, Kan. &nbsp;Everette passed away Dec 18, 2002.Mary, a resident of Great Bend since 2015 coming from Florida, Arkansas, and Manhattan, Kan., had been in hotel management for many years. &nbsp;She had also had the pleasure of being employed as a cook and house mom for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, at Kansas State University. &nbsp;She was a Life Member of the V.F.W. and American Legion Auxiliaries, enjoyed fishing, fellowship at the Great Bend Senior Center, crocheting, and, in her younger years, was active with several bowling leagues and CB Radio clubs.Survivors include one son, Stephen Volpert and wife Dee of Great Bend; three daughters, Teresa Dimond and husband Jeff of Chanute, Kan., Jeanette Hodges of St. George, Kan., and Debbie Wisehardt of Manhattan, Kan.; step daughter, Nancy Volpert of Kent, Wash.; stepson, Jeff Volpert and wife Trina of Topeka, Kan.; one sister; and 23 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in passing by her husband Everette; one stepson, Greg Volpert; one son-in-law, Willard Hodges; and six brothers and four sisters.Memorial graveside services will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Kan. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton, Rd., Great Bend, KS.

Mary E. Volpert

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.Memorial contributions may be made to Topside Manor and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.



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 </figure><h2>Bobby Dean Harding</h2><h2>August 4, 1935 — April 5, 2024</h2><h2>Goodland, Kansas</h2>A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.Memorial contributions may be made to Topside Manor and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Bobby Dean Harding

Wallace County, KS resident Marlene C. Bolen age 92 passed away on April 2, 2024 at Goodland, Kansas.

Marlene, the second child of Julius and Martha Deines, was born of April 23, 1931 at the Deines farm home south of Wakeeney, KS.

Her grade school years were at the Trego Center Country School. She attended her first two years of high school at Wakeeney. The family moved to Wallace County in 1946 and she graduated from W.C.H.S. with the Class of 1949.

Marlene Deines and Bill Bolen were married August 13, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Sharon Springs, KS. To this union two children, Brenda and Bob were born. For all but ten well-loved years living in the Sand Hills of Nebraska, the family made their home in Wallace, County, KS.

Marlene enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, and especially, watching her grandchildren rodeo. Being a great grandma was a special joy. She maintained a close relationship with her siblings Harold, Shirley and Janice. Marlene enjoyed working for 20 plus years at the Sharon Springs grade school as a para professional in the special education and chapter 1 reading program.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Bill Bolen, grandson Garrett Nokes and great granddaughters Jalee and Kylee Hawkins, and Sister Shirley Parr.

Surviving family members include her children Brenda (Steve) Morell of McCook, NE. Bob (Lori) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS. Grandchildren; &nbsp;Justen (Ashley) Nokes, Jamie (Austin) Hawkins, Laura Nokes, Jandie Fanning, Joni Bolen, Jace (Laura) Bolen, Great Grandchildren; Trevor and Parker Nokes, Halli Nokes, Jess Fanning, Luke and Colsen Rush, Jacob, Wyatt, Josie, and Allie Bolen. Brother Harold Deines of Sharon Springs, sister Janice (Don) Metcalf of Colorado Springs, CO. Sister in laws Marie (Gary) Walker of Maryville, TN and Marlene Bolen of Wallace, KS and many more adoring nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Methodist Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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 </figure>Wallace County, KS resident Marlene C. Bolen age 92 passed away on April 2, 2024 at Goodland, Kansas.Marlene, the second child of Julius and Martha Deines, was born of April 23, 1931 at the Deines farm home south of Wakeeney, KS.Her grade school years were at the Trego Center Country School. She attended her first two years of high school at Wakeeney. The family moved to Wallace County in 1946 and she graduated from W.C.H.S. with the Class of 1949.Marlene Deines and Bill Bolen were married August 13, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Sharon Springs, KS. To this union two children, Brenda and Bob were born. For all but ten well-loved years living in the Sand Hills of Nebraska, the family made their home in Wallace, County, KS.Marlene enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, and especially, watching her grandchildren rodeo. Being a great grandma was a special joy. She maintained a close relationship with her siblings Harold, Shirley and Janice. Marlene enjoyed working for 20 plus years at the Sharon Springs grade school as a para professional in the special education and chapter 1 reading program.Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Bill Bolen, grandson Garrett Nokes and great granddaughters Jalee and Kylee Hawkins, and Sister Shirley Parr.Surviving family members include her children Brenda (Steve) Morell of McCook, NE. Bob (Lori) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS. Grandchildren; &nbsp;Justen (Ashley) Nokes, Jamie (Austin) Hawkins, Laura Nokes, Jandie Fanning, Joni Bolen, Jace (Laura) Bolen, Great Grandchildren; Trevor and Parker Nokes, Halli Nokes, Jess Fanning, Luke and Colsen Rush, Jacob, Wyatt, Josie, and Allie Bolen. Brother Harold Deines of Sharon Springs, sister Janice (Don) Metcalf of Colorado Springs, CO. Sister in laws Marie (Gary) Walker of Maryville, TN and Marlene Bolen of Wallace, KS and many more adoring nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Methodist Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Marlene C. Bolen

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 </figure>Wallace County, KS resident Marlene C. Bolen age 92 passed away on April 2, 2024 at Goodland, Kansas.Marlene, the second child of Julius and Martha Deines, was born of April 23, 1931 at the Deines farm home south of Wakeeney, KS.Her grade school years were at the Trego Center Country School. She attended her first two years of high school at Wakeeney. The family moved to Wallace County in 1946 and she graduated from W.C.H.S. with the Class of 1949.Marlene Deines and Bill Bolen were married August 13, 1950 at the Methodist Church in Sharon Springs, KS. To this union two children, Brenda and Bob were born. For all but ten well-loved years living in the Sand Hills of Nebraska, the family made their home in Wallace, County, KS.Marlene enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, and especially, watching her grandchildren rodeo. Being a great grandma was a special joy. She maintained a close relationship with her siblings Harold, Shirley and Janice. Marlene enjoyed working for 20 plus years at the Sharon Springs grade school as a para professional in the special education and chapter 1 reading program.Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Bill Bolen, grandson Garrett Nokes and great granddaughters Jalee and Kylee Hawkins, and Sister Shirley Parr.Surviving family members include her children Brenda (Steve) Morell of McCook, NE. Bob (Lori) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS. Grandchildren; &nbsp;Justen (Ashley) Nokes, Jamie (Austin) Hawkins, Laura Nokes, Jandie Fanning, Joni Bolen, Jace (Laura) Bolen, Great Grandchildren; Trevor and Parker Nokes, Halli Nokes, Jess Fanning, Luke and Colsen Rush, Jacob, Wyatt, Josie, and Allie Bolen. Brother Harold Deines of Sharon Springs, sister Janice (Don) Metcalf of Colorado Springs, CO. Sister in laws Marie (Gary) Walker of Maryville, TN and Marlene Bolen of Wallace, KS and many more adoring nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sharon Springs Methodist Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.To order<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/3f6e6d5b-45f2-4bfe-8da5-ad9d59d1fbf2" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Marlene C. Bolen, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/3f6e6d5b-45f2-4bfe-8da5-ad9d59d1fbf2" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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