Donald Herman Krug, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.

Don was born march 3, 
1937 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of six children born to Herman 
Alexander and Esther (Bitter) Krug.&nbsp; Don Grew up in Russell and 
graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1954.&nbsp; He then 
attended an Missouri Auctioneer School.&nbsp; Don served his country in the 
U.S. Army National Guard Reserves for six years.

Don was united in 
marriage to Sandra Holt on February 28, 1960 at the St. John Lutheran 
Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Bradley,
 Kerry and Charlene.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.

Don was a Farmer and 
Rancher in Russell most all of his life.&nbsp; He was an Auctioneer since 
1954, and owned Krug Auction and Reality.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. 
John Lutheran Church and served on Church Council.&nbsp; He was the Exalted 
Ruler in 1973 of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; He worked many years with 4-H 
clubs in Russell County.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards 
with family and friends, and traveling to Arizona.

Don’s surviving family 
include his wife of 59 years, Sandy of the home; sons, Bradley Allen 
Krug (Barbara of Russell, Kansas and Kerry Don Krug (Carol) of Russell, 
Kansas; daughter, Charlene Fae Rainey (Tony) of Russell, Kansas; 
brother, Monte Krug (Connie) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Joetta Hartman
 (Eldon) of Mesa, Arizona, Lois Davis (Jim) of Olathe, Kansas and Norma 
Branch (LeRoy) of Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn McEvoy.

Celebration of Don’s 
Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. John 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery 
in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, 
December 16, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with the
 family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial 
has been established with&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Donald Herman Krug, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital with his family by his side.Don was born march 3, 
1937 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was one of six children born to Herman 
Alexander and Esther (Bitter) Krug.&nbsp; Don Grew up in Russell and 
graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1954.&nbsp; He then 
attended an Missouri Auctioneer School.&nbsp; Don served his country in the 
U.S. Army National Guard Reserves for six years.Don was united in 
marriage to Sandra Holt on February 28, 1960 at the St. John Lutheran 
Church in Russell.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Bradley,
 Kerry and Charlene.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.Don was a Farmer and 
Rancher in Russell most all of his life.&nbsp; He was an Auctioneer since 
1954, and owned Krug Auction and Reality.&nbsp; He was a member of the St. 
John Lutheran Church and served on Church Council.&nbsp; He was the Exalted 
Ruler in 1973 of the Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; He worked many years with 4-H 
clubs in Russell County.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards 
with family and friends, and traveling to Arizona.Don’s surviving family 
include his wife of 59 years, Sandy of the home; sons, Bradley Allen 
Krug (Barbara of Russell, Kansas and Kerry Don Krug (Carol) of Russell, 
Kansas; daughter, Charlene Fae Rainey (Tony) of Russell, Kansas; 
brother, Monte Krug (Connie) of Russell, Kansas; sisters, Joetta Hartman
 (Eldon) of Mesa, Arizona, Lois Davis (Jim) of Olathe, Kansas and Norma 
Branch (LeRoy) of Mesa, Arizona; eight grandchildren and five great 
grandchildren.Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister Marilyn McEvoy.Celebration of Don’s 
Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at St. John 
Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery 
in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Monday, 
December 16, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, with the
 family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; A Memorial 
has been established with&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; .Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Herman Krug

Gertrude Lucille Slagle, age 87, passed away on December 14, 2019 at 
Cedar Village, Ness City. She was born on July 24, 1932 in Ness County 
the daughter of Clarence and Cecil (Davis) Whipple.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Stitch and 
Chatter Club both of Beeler. She worked as a volunteer at the Pratt 
Hospital and as a bookkeeper at the Beeler Coop. Gertrude married Floyd 
Slagle on July 29, 1951 in Ness City. He preceded her in death on July 
7, 1995.

Gertrude is survived by her son, Brent Slagle and his wife, Tina of 
Ness City; her daughter, Diana Higdon and her husband, Everett, of 
Pratt; three brothers, Ray Whipple and his wife, Joyce, Terry Whipple 
and his wife Kay, and Ned Whipple; three sisters, Rosie Johnston, Lois 
Mauch and her husband, John, and Peggy Young and her husband, Jeff; six 
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and four great-great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
 her son, Bradley Slagle, her brother, Earl Whipple, grandson, Nathan 
Slagle and great-great granddaughter, Laramie Jones.

Funeral service will be on December 18, 2019, 1:30 p.m. at the United
 Methodist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Buda Cemetery. 
Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 17, 
2019 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 – 8:00 
p.m.

Contributions may be made to Cedar Village or the Beeler United Methodist Church

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 </figure>Gertrude Lucille Slagle, age 87, passed away on December 14, 2019 at 
Cedar Village, Ness City. She was born on July 24, 1932 in Ness County 
the daughter of Clarence and Cecil (Davis) Whipple.She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the Stitch and 
Chatter Club both of Beeler. She worked as a volunteer at the Pratt 
Hospital and as a bookkeeper at the Beeler Coop. Gertrude married Floyd 
Slagle on July 29, 1951 in Ness City. He preceded her in death on July 
7, 1995.Gertrude is survived by her son, Brent Slagle and his wife, Tina of 
Ness City; her daughter, Diana Higdon and her husband, Everett, of 
Pratt; three brothers, Ray Whipple and his wife, Joyce, Terry Whipple 
and his wife Kay, and Ned Whipple; three sisters, Rosie Johnston, Lois 
Mauch and her husband, John, and Peggy Young and her husband, Jeff; six 
grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and four great-great 
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband,
 her son, Bradley Slagle, her brother, Earl Whipple, grandson, Nathan 
Slagle and great-great granddaughter, Laramie Jones.Funeral service will be on December 18, 2019, 1:30 p.m. at the United
 Methodist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Buda Cemetery. 
Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 17, 
2019 from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 – 8:00 
p.m.Contributions may be made to Cedar Village or the Beeler United Methodist Church

Gertrude Lucille Slagle

William “Bill” A. Sanders, 78, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 
at his home in Hoxie surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 
3, 1941 in Ashland, KS to William Franklin and Susie Nellie (Stewart) 
Sanders.


Bill attended Commanche County schools in Coldwater, KS. He achieved
 his GED in 1985 from Colby Community College. Bill worked in road 
construction until moving to Hoxie, where he met the love of his life, 
Mary. He married Mary Kathern Bieker on July 1, 1961 at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. Bill was a Produce Manager for many 
stores and was also a volunteer Fireman for many years. He enjoyed 
playing cards in his younger years. Bill had a love for lighthouses and 
collected them for years. His Aunt Gertrude painted him a lighthouse at 
the age of 80 and his granddaughter, Erica Kinderknecht, colored him a 
lighthouse picture, and he treasured each of them very much.


Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susie 
Sanders; sisters, Wilma Webber and Janet Goldwater and great-grandson, 
Garret Richmeier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathern Sanders of 
the home; sons, Charles Sanders (Bernadette) of Wichita, KS and Daniel 
Sanders of Hoxie, KS; daughters, Debra Kinderknecht (Eric) of Hoxie, KS 
and Anna Richmeier (James) of Wakeeney, KS; 11 grandchildren: Jadrien 
Carson, James Richmeier (Kaitlyn, Raeschele Sanders, Justin Heikes 
(Emmy, Kayla Sanders (Shalina, Joey Richmeier, Austin Sanders, Brooke 
Sanders, Erica Kinderknecht, Marcus Sanders, and Nicole Sanders and 5 
great grandchildren: Rosa Lee Heikes, Paxytn Heikes, Rhieleigh Sanders, 
Braelynne Sanders, and Charles Luke Sanders.


Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances Cabrini 
Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 10:00
 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoxie. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 8:00 P.M., the family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M., with the Vigil Service starting at 7:00 P.M at Mickey-Leopold
 Funeral Home, Hoxie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 
William A. Sanders Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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 </figure>William “Bill” A. Sanders, 78, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 
at his home in Hoxie surrounded by family and friends. He was born June 
3, 1941 in Ashland, KS to William Franklin and Susie Nellie (Stewart) 
Sanders.
Bill attended Commanche County schools in Coldwater, KS. He achieved
 his GED in 1985 from Colby Community College. Bill worked in road 
construction until moving to Hoxie, where he met the love of his life, 
Mary. He married Mary Kathern Bieker on July 1, 1961 at the St. Frances 
Cabrini Catholic Church in Hoxie. Bill was a Produce Manager for many 
stores and was also a volunteer Fireman for many years. He enjoyed 
playing cards in his younger years. Bill had a love for lighthouses and 
collected them for years. His Aunt Gertrude painted him a lighthouse at 
the age of 80 and his granddaughter, Erica Kinderknecht, colored him a 
lighthouse picture, and he treasured each of them very much.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William and Susie 
Sanders; sisters, Wilma Webber and Janet Goldwater and great-grandson, 
Garret Richmeier. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathern Sanders of 
the home; sons, Charles Sanders (Bernadette) of Wichita, KS and Daniel 
Sanders of Hoxie, KS; daughters, Debra Kinderknecht (Eric) of Hoxie, KS 
and Anna Richmeier (James) of Wakeeney, KS; 11 grandchildren: Jadrien 
Carson, James Richmeier (Kaitlyn, Raeschele Sanders, Justin Heikes 
(Emmy, Kayla Sanders (Shalina, Joey Richmeier, Austin Sanders, Brooke 
Sanders, Erica Kinderknecht, Marcus Sanders, and Nicole Sanders and 5 
great grandchildren: Rosa Lee Heikes, Paxytn Heikes, Rhieleigh Sanders, 
Braelynne Sanders, and Charles Luke Sanders.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Frances Cabrini 
Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 10:00
 A.M. Burial will follow in St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery, 
Hoxie. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 17, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. 
until 8:00 P.M., the family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. until 
7:00 P.M., with the Vigil Service starting at 7:00 P.M at Mickey-Leopold
 Funeral Home, Hoxie. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the 
William A. Sanders Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

William 'Bill' A. Sanders

Lifelong Wallace County resident Dale O. Samuelson passed away on December 9th, 2019, after a sudden and devastating illness.&nbsp;

Dale was born on May 24th, 1955 to L.O. “Sam” and Clemma Jean 
(Hickle) Samuelson in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated Wallace County 
High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended the Beloit 
Vocational School to study bricklaying/ masonry. As it was for father 
and brother, Rodney, trains were in his blood. He went to work for Union
 Pacific Railroad as a section man in 1975. In the spring of ’75 a 
tornado and flooding hit the Hoxie, KS area and Dale was a part of the 
crew sent to fix the tracks. Every morning the crew would eat breakfast 
at the Hoxie Lanes Café. This is where he met the love of his life, 
Julie Liester, she was their morning waitress. The family always loves 
to hear about how she finally had to ask him out and how in March of 
’76, when he asked what she wanted for her birthday, she took him to 
Shaw Jewelers and showed him. The couple were married on August 7th, 
1976 in an outdoor ceremony at the Liester residence in Hoxie, KS. While
 the ceremony itself only lasted seven and a half minutes, the marriage 
lasted 43 wonderful years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

To this union, two daughters were born. Rebecca Jo in May of 1980 and
 Sunny Dale in July of 1982. In 1989 a third Daughter, Yvonne Marie, 
April of 1975, was added to the family and was a perfect fit. Dale 
adored his girls and spent hours upon hours with them and later on with 
his grandkids. He was a gem of a family man! A great Son, Husband, 
Brother, Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. His 
passing has been devastating to them all.&nbsp;

Dale worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. At the time of 
his retirement he was Section Foreman. Dale was a member of Masonic 
Lodge 417 in Sharon Springs, with a duel membership in the Wallace Lodge
 at Winona, as well as, his membership as a Shriner. He loved being a 
part of both organizations and spending time with his “Brothers”. Some 
of his favorite Lodge activities were participating in the parades in 
the local area, riding the motorcycles, along with riding with the local
 third graders to the Shrine Circus in Salina for the past 4 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale was on the Wallace County School Board during the 90’s and was instrumental in helping to get the new school built.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was a member of the Sharon Springs Golf Association and many days 
could be found “smacking a ball around” with his adored wife Julie, 
kids, grandkids, and many other golf buddies. He and Julie could also be
 found volunteering their time mowing the course, planting trees, 
flowers and pruning the established trees. He was very proud of how our 
volunteers maintained and ran the course. He was more than happy to be 
able to do his part.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale was also a long-time member of the Wallace County Pitch 
Association, where he was partners with his Dad for as long as Sam could
 play. Son-in-law, Don Henderson, then stepped in as Dale’s partner.&nbsp;

He loved spending time in the kitchen with Julie helping her cook, 
and getting Granddaughter, Vivian’s lunch ready every day, so that he 
could take it to her at &nbsp;the school. He also enjoyed bowling, gardening,
 helping with the Beautification Committee, the Visitors Bureau, the 
Fair Board and anywhere else he saw a place that he could be of 
service.&nbsp;

At the time of his death, Dale had been working part-time as a 
Maintenance man for Prairie Village Retirement Community, along with 
helping his best friend, Jon Voth, during harvest.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale is mourned by his wife, Julie; Daughters, Yvonne (Thom) Kirk of 
Strong City, KS; Rebecca Samuelson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sunny (Don) 
Henderson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sisters, Rona (Everett) Langdon, Sharon 
Springs, KS; Linda (David) Schroeder, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Rodney (Pam)
 Samuelson, Sidney, NE; Curtis (Judy) Samuelson, Littleton, CO. His 
beloved Grandchildren; Cody Kirk and Becca Baker of Cottonwood Falls, 
KS; Thomas (Taylor) Kirk of Emporia, KS, Randi (Jarrod) Glissman of Des 
Moines, IA; Ronnie and Dale Cloyd of Sharon Springs, KS; Helaina Krayca 
and Vivian Henderson of Sharon Springs, KS; and one great Granddaughter,
 Sage Kirk of Cottonwood Falls, KS. As well as, all of his nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dale was proceeded in death by 
his parents, Clemma Jean and L.O. Samuelson father-in-law, Clyde and 
mother-in-law, Iola Liester.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when times are gray. So, please don’t take my sunshine away.”&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lifelong Wallace County resident Dale O. Samuelson passed away on December 9th, 2019, after a sudden and devastating illness.&nbsp;Dale was born on May 24th, 1955 to L.O. “Sam” and Clemma Jean 
(Hickle) Samuelson in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated Wallace County 
High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended the Beloit 
Vocational School to study bricklaying/ masonry. As it was for father 
and brother, Rodney, trains were in his blood. He went to work for Union
 Pacific Railroad as a section man in 1975. In the spring of ’75 a 
tornado and flooding hit the Hoxie, KS area and Dale was a part of the 
crew sent to fix the tracks. Every morning the crew would eat breakfast 
at the Hoxie Lanes Café. This is where he met the love of his life, 
Julie Liester, she was their morning waitress. The family always loves 
to hear about how she finally had to ask him out and how in March of 
’76, when he asked what she wanted for her birthday, she took him to 
Shaw Jewelers and showed him. The couple were married on August 7th, 
1976 in an outdoor ceremony at the Liester residence in Hoxie, KS. While
 the ceremony itself only lasted seven and a half minutes, the marriage 
lasted 43 wonderful years.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union, two daughters were born. Rebecca Jo in May of 1980 and
 Sunny Dale in July of 1982. In 1989 a third Daughter, Yvonne Marie, 
April of 1975, was added to the family and was a perfect fit. Dale 
adored his girls and spent hours upon hours with them and later on with 
his grandkids. He was a gem of a family man! A great Son, Husband, 
Brother, Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. His 
passing has been devastating to them all.&nbsp;Dale worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. At the time of 
his retirement he was Section Foreman. Dale was a member of Masonic 
Lodge 417 in Sharon Springs, with a duel membership in the Wallace Lodge
 at Winona, as well as, his membership as a Shriner. He loved being a 
part of both organizations and spending time with his “Brothers”. Some 
of his favorite Lodge activities were participating in the parades in 
the local area, riding the motorcycles, along with riding with the local
 third graders to the Shrine Circus in Salina for the past 4 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was on the Wallace County School Board during the 90’s and was instrumental in helping to get the new school built.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the Sharon Springs Golf Association and many days 
could be found “smacking a ball around” with his adored wife Julie, 
kids, grandkids, and many other golf buddies. He and Julie could also be
 found volunteering their time mowing the course, planting trees, 
flowers and pruning the established trees. He was very proud of how our 
volunteers maintained and ran the course. He was more than happy to be 
able to do his part.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was also a long-time member of the Wallace County Pitch 
Association, where he was partners with his Dad for as long as Sam could
 play. Son-in-law, Don Henderson, then stepped in as Dale’s partner.&nbsp;He loved spending time in the kitchen with Julie helping her cook, 
and getting Granddaughter, Vivian’s lunch ready every day, so that he 
could take it to her at &nbsp;the school. He also enjoyed bowling, gardening,
 helping with the Beautification Committee, the Visitors Bureau, the 
Fair Board and anywhere else he saw a place that he could be of 
service.&nbsp;At the time of his death, Dale had been working part-time as a 
Maintenance man for Prairie Village Retirement Community, along with 
helping his best friend, Jon Voth, during harvest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale is mourned by his wife, Julie; Daughters, Yvonne (Thom) Kirk of 
Strong City, KS; Rebecca Samuelson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sunny (Don) 
Henderson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sisters, Rona (Everett) Langdon, Sharon 
Springs, KS; Linda (David) Schroeder, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Rodney (Pam)
 Samuelson, Sidney, NE; Curtis (Judy) Samuelson, Littleton, CO. His 
beloved Grandchildren; Cody Kirk and Becca Baker of Cottonwood Falls, 
KS; Thomas (Taylor) Kirk of Emporia, KS, Randi (Jarrod) Glissman of Des 
Moines, IA; Ronnie and Dale Cloyd of Sharon Springs, KS; Helaina Krayca 
and Vivian Henderson of Sharon Springs, KS; and one great Granddaughter,
 Sage Kirk of Cottonwood Falls, KS. As well as, all of his nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dale was proceeded in death by 
his parents, Clemma Jean and L.O. Samuelson father-in-law, Clyde and 
mother-in-law, Iola Liester.&nbsp;&nbsp;“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when times are gray. So, please don’t take my sunshine away.”&nbsp;

Dale O. Samuelson

Twila Mae Carter, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family.

Twila was born on April 20, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Pete and Teresa (Wittman) Vonfeldt.  She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1951.  After high school she received her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ernest L. Carter on April 18, 1953, in Salina, Kansas.  From this union Twila and Ernest were blessed with five children Barry, Jim, Debbie, Tamera and Mark.  She worked for the draft board for 3 years and the Social Security Administration for over 18 years and retired in 1996.  She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Russell.  She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and T.O.P.S..  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, gambling, cooking sewing and watching Wheel of Fortune and the Hallmark Channel on TV.  She also enjoyed working with the family during the Fourth of July at the Carter's Fireworks stand in Russell.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her daughters, Debbie Beck (Don) of Topeka, Kansas and Tamera Carter of Topeka, Kansas; sons, Barry Carter of Russell, Kansas, Jim Carter (Janie) of Russell, Kansas and Mark Carter (DeAnna) of Russell, Kansas; brother Don Vonfeldt of Russell, Kansas; sister Shirley Bellinder of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Jordan,  Ashley, Audrey, Julie (Chad, Megan and Quinn; and three great grandchildren, Avery, Adelyn  and Archer.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest L. Carter on April 11, 2014, and grandson Joey Carter on June 17, 2018.

A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the mortuary.  A vigil and rosary will be held at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17th at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.  Memorials may be given to Daughters of Isabella and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Twila Mae Carter, 86, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Health Systems in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family.Twila was born on April 20, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Pete and Teresa (Wittman) Vonfeldt. She grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1951. After high school she received her Associates Degree from Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ernest L. Carter on April 18, 1953, in Salina, Kansas. From this union Twila and Ernest were blessed with five children Barry, Jim, Debbie, Tamera and Mark. She worked for the draft board for 3 years and the Social Security Administration for over 18 years and retired in 1996. She was a lifelong member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Russell. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella and T.O.P.S.. She enjoyed gardening, fishing, gambling, cooking sewing and watching Wheel of Fortune and the Hallmark Channel on TV. She also enjoyed working with the family during the Fourth of July at the Carter's Fireworks stand in Russell. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, and she especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her daughters, Debbie Beck (Don) of Topeka, Kansas and Tamera Carter of Topeka, Kansas; sons, Barry Carter of Russell, Kansas, Jim Carter (Janie) of Russell, Kansas and Mark Carter (DeAnna) of Russell, Kansas; brother Don Vonfeldt of Russell, Kansas; sister Shirley Bellinder of Topeka, Kansas; 6 grandchildren, Jordan, Ashley, Audrey, Julie (Chad, Megan and Quinn; and three great grandchildren, Avery, Adelyn and Archer.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ernest L. Carter on April 11, 2014, and grandson Joey Carter on June 17, 2018.A celebration of the funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at the mortuary. A vigil and rosary will be held at 7 P.M. on Tuesday, December 17th at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. Memorials may be given to Daughters of Isabella and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Twila Mae Carter

Diana Dale Sabatka was born on August 18th 1943 and died Wednesday, 
December 11th 2019 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS after her 
long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. Diana (Dani) is a Kansas native 
born in Colby and raised in Brewster. Diana was the daughter of Dale and
 Vivian Kauffman and has two siblings; Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.


Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka while 
living in McDonald, KS while owning and running the Copper Penny. They 
married on April 8th 1989 and settled down on a small farm northwest of 
Atwood.


Outside of being a business owner, Dani enjoyed the farm life and filled
 her days with baking, sewing and crafts and was an amazing painter. But
 most of all, she loved spending time with grandchildren. She is 
survived by her husband Craig Sabatka, sister Debi Page, brother Byron 
Kauffman, daughters Clarissa Kopriva, Tiffany Palmer, son Bradly Sack, 
seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will be deeply 
missed.  


Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. 
John’s Catholic Church, Beardsley, KS, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. 
Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Diana Dale Sabatka was born on August 18th 1943 and died Wednesday, 
December 11th 2019 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, KS after her 
long fight with Alzheimer’s Disease. Diana (Dani) is a Kansas native 
born in Colby and raised in Brewster. Diana was the daughter of Dale and
 Vivian Kauffman and has two siblings; Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.
Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka while 
living in McDonald, KS while owning and running the Copper Penny. They 
married on April 8th 1989 and settled down on a small farm northwest of 
Atwood.
Outside of being a business owner, Dani enjoyed the farm life and filled
 her days with baking, sewing and crafts and was an amazing painter. But
 most of all, she loved spending time with grandchildren. She is 
survived by her husband Craig Sabatka, sister Debi Page, brother Byron 
Kauffman, daughters Clarissa Kopriva, Tiffany Palmer, son Bradly Sack, 
seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She will be deeply 
missed. 
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. 
John’s Catholic Church, Beardsley, KS, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. 
Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Diana Dale Sabatka

Warren Larry Billips, 64, of Oakley, died Thursday, December 12, 2019. 
He was born February 1, 1955, in Hill City, KS, to Eldon and Leora 
(Cutting) Billips. He was a graduate of Hill City High School, followed 
by four years of service in the United States Air Force. On January 22, 
1983, he married Rita Goetz. Warren enjoyed family time, hunting, 
fishing, snow skiing, KU basketball, pinochle, and pampering his canine 
and feline pets. Warren was employed by KDOT in Oakley.


He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.


He is survived by his wife, Rita Billips, of Oakley, KS., sister Judy 
(Richard) Durham, Palisade, NE., brother Gary (Deb) Billips, Grand 
Island, NE., Janet (Ray) Schmidtberger, Ellis, KS., mother-in-law Mary 
Goetz, Salina, KS., sister-in-law Barb (Cain) Hiner, Salina, KS., 
brother-in-law Joe (Laurie) Goetz, Hoyt, KS., brother-in-law Ernie 
(Michelle) Goetz, Minneapolis, KS., and numerous nieces and nephews.


The family will receive friends from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 
December 19, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary in Oakley, KS. Memorials are 
suggested to the Humane Society and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

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 </figure>Warren Larry Billips, 64, of Oakley, died Thursday, December 12, 2019. 
He was born February 1, 1955, in Hill City, KS, to Eldon and Leora 
(Cutting) Billips. He was a graduate of Hill City High School, followed 
by four years of service in the United States Air Force. On January 22, 
1983, he married Rita Goetz. Warren enjoyed family time, hunting, 
fishing, snow skiing, KU basketball, pinochle, and pampering his canine 
and feline pets. Warren was employed by KDOT in Oakley.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Billips, of Oakley, KS., sister Judy 
(Richard) Durham, Palisade, NE., brother Gary (Deb) Billips, Grand 
Island, NE., Janet (Ray) Schmidtberger, Ellis, KS., mother-in-law Mary 
Goetz, Salina, KS., sister-in-law Barb (Cain) Hiner, Salina, KS., 
brother-in-law Joe (Laurie) Goetz, Hoyt, KS., brother-in-law Ernie 
(Michelle) Goetz, Minneapolis, KS., and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 10:00- 11:00 a.m. Thursday, 
December 19, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary in Oakley, KS. Memorials are 
suggested to the Humane Society and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Warren Larry Billips

Charlene V. (Gamble) Roll passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 
Redbud Village Nursing Care in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 90. She
 was born on January 26, 1929, in Hunnewell, Kansas to the late Charles 
E. and Ollie (Bridges) Gamble. Charlene graduated from South Haven High 
School in South Haven, Kansas and on October 22, 1949, she was united in
 marriage to Dale Roll in Winfield, Kansas. She and Dale owned and 
operated Roll Tank Service for 38 years. They were blessed with a 
daughter, Dalene.


Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. When 
she wasn’t busy working, she enjoyed quilting, crafting, and hanging out
 with the morning coffee group. But the most important people in her 
life were her family.


Charlene is survived by her granddaughter, Michele Cozart and 
husband Craig of Olathe; niece, Treva Younie; and great-grandchildren, 
Peyton and Regyn Cozart.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ollie Gamble; 
husband, Dale Roll; sisters, Cora Hobaugh and Helen Tinsman; brothers, 
Garland and Archie Gamble; and daughter, Dalene Erwin.


Charlene was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and 
unconditional love. She will be greatly missed. Until we see her again 
in her eternal home, she will live forever in our hearts.


A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the 
Baptist Church in Plainville starting at 10 A.M. Inurnment will follow 
at the Plainville City Cemetery.


Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice 
or Rooks County Hospital and sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home.

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 </figure>Charlene V. (Gamble) Roll passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at 
Redbud Village Nursing Care in Plainville, Kansas, at the age of 90. She
 was born on January 26, 1929, in Hunnewell, Kansas to the late Charles 
E. and Ollie (Bridges) Gamble. Charlene graduated from South Haven High 
School in South Haven, Kansas and on October 22, 1949, she was united in
 marriage to Dale Roll in Winfield, Kansas. She and Dale owned and 
operated Roll Tank Service for 38 years. They were blessed with a 
daughter, Dalene.
Charlene was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. When 
she wasn’t busy working, she enjoyed quilting, crafting, and hanging out
 with the morning coffee group. But the most important people in her 
life were her family.
Charlene is survived by her granddaughter, Michele Cozart and 
husband Craig of Olathe; niece, Treva Younie; and great-grandchildren, 
Peyton and Regyn Cozart.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ollie Gamble; 
husband, Dale Roll; sisters, Cora Hobaugh and Helen Tinsman; brothers, 
Garland and Archie Gamble; and daughter, Dalene Erwin.
Charlene was a woman of strong faith, abiding hope, and 
unconditional love. She will be greatly missed. Until we see her again 
in her eternal home, she will live forever in our hearts.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, December 23, 2019 at the 
Baptist Church in Plainville starting at 10 A.M. Inurnment will follow 
at the Plainville City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Medical Center Hospice 
or Rooks County Hospital and sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral 
Home.

Charlene V. (Gamble) Roll

Ann Tien, daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen was born 
on January 29, 1940 in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on December 11, 
2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 79 years.

Ann was baptized and confirmed at the Prairie View Reformed Church.&nbsp; 
She graduated from the Prairie View High School with the class of 58’.&nbsp; 
She then attended Fort Hays State and earned her elementary education 
degree.&nbsp; She taught in Almena and Prairie View schools.

She was united in marriage to Henry J. Tien on December 27, 1960 in 
Prairie View, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four sons; Scott, 
Curtis, Steven and Kent. &nbsp;She was a dedicated mother first and foremost;
 she decided to stay at home and embraced every moment with them.&nbsp; She 
especially loved her role as Grandma.

Other than being involved with her children and grandchildren’s 
activities, she spent her time tending to her flowers, gardening and 
could not miss a KU Jayhawk Basketball game.&nbsp; She also served at the 
Prairie View Community Center since its inception, volunteered at the 
Prairie View Library and was an active member of the Luctor Christian 
Reformed Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on December 17, 2007, her parents and a daughter-in-law, Patty.

Survivors include four sons, Scott, Steven and Kent and wife, Ashlee 
of Prairie View and Curtis and wife, Heidi of Dry Ridge, KY; 9 
grandchildren, Trevor, Brady, Amber, Caden, C.J., Aaron, Sierra and 
Haylee&nbsp;Tien and Cydnee Rider; and 1 great grandson, Rhett Tien.

She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2019
 in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Luctor Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or Prairie View Community Center.

Mrs. Tien will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>Ann Tien, daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen was born 
on January 29, 1940 in Norton, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed away on December 11, 
2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 79 years.Ann was baptized and confirmed at the Prairie View Reformed Church.&nbsp; 
She graduated from the Prairie View High School with the class of 58’.&nbsp; 
She then attended Fort Hays State and earned her elementary education 
degree.&nbsp; She taught in Almena and Prairie View schools.She was united in marriage to Henry J. Tien on December 27, 1960 in 
Prairie View, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with four sons; Scott, 
Curtis, Steven and Kent. &nbsp;She was a dedicated mother first and foremost;
 she decided to stay at home and embraced every moment with them.&nbsp; She 
especially loved her role as Grandma.Other than being involved with her children and grandchildren’s 
activities, she spent her time tending to her flowers, gardening and 
could not miss a KU Jayhawk Basketball game.&nbsp; She also served at the 
Prairie View Community Center since its inception, volunteered at the 
Prairie View Library and was an active member of the Luctor Christian 
Reformed Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry, on December 17, 2007, her parents and a daughter-in-law, Patty.Survivors include four sons, Scott, Steven and Kent and wife, Ashlee 
of Prairie View and Curtis and wife, Heidi of Dry Ridge, KY; 9 
grandchildren, Trevor, Brady, Amber, Caden, C.J., Aaron, Sierra and 
Haylee&nbsp;Tien and Cydnee Rider; and 1 great grandson, Rhett Tien.She will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 16, 2019
 in the Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Luctor Cemetery, Phillips 
County, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or Prairie View Community Center.Mrs. Tien will lie in state from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday and from Noon until 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel.

Ann Tien

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 </figure>Lifelong Wallace County resident Dale O. Samuelson passed away on December 9th, 2019, after a sudden and devastating illness.&nbsp;Dale was born on May 24th, 1955 to L.O. “Sam” and Clemma Jean 
(Hickle) Samuelson in Cheyenne Wells, CO. He graduated Wallace County 
High School in 1973. Following graduation, he attended the Beloit 
Vocational School to study bricklaying/ masonry. As it was for father 
and brother, Rodney, trains were in his blood. He went to work for Union
 Pacific Railroad as a section man in 1975. In the spring of ’75 a 
tornado and flooding hit the Hoxie, KS area and Dale was a part of the 
crew sent to fix the tracks. Every morning the crew would eat breakfast 
at the Hoxie Lanes Café. This is where he met the love of his life, 
Julie Liester, she was their morning waitress. The family always loves 
to hear about how she finally had to ask him out and how in March of 
’76, when he asked what she wanted for her birthday, she took him to 
Shaw Jewelers and showed him. The couple were married on August 7th, 
1976 in an outdoor ceremony at the Liester residence in Hoxie, KS. While
 the ceremony itself only lasted seven and a half minutes, the marriage 
lasted 43 wonderful years.&nbsp;&nbsp;To this union, two daughters were born. Rebecca Jo in May of 1980 and
 Sunny Dale in July of 1982. In 1989 a third Daughter, Yvonne Marie, 
April of 1975, was added to the family and was a perfect fit. Dale 
adored his girls and spent hours upon hours with them and later on with 
his grandkids. He was a gem of a family man! A great Son, Husband, 
Brother, Father, Grandfather, great Grandfather, Uncle and Friend. His 
passing has been devastating to them all.&nbsp;Dale worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years. At the time of 
his retirement he was Section Foreman. Dale was a member of Masonic 
Lodge 417 in Sharon Springs, with a duel membership in the Wallace Lodge
 at Winona, as well as, his membership as a Shriner. He loved being a 
part of both organizations and spending time with his “Brothers”. Some 
of his favorite Lodge activities were participating in the parades in 
the local area, riding the motorcycles, along with riding with the local
 third graders to the Shrine Circus in Salina for the past 4 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was on the Wallace County School Board during the 90’s and was instrumental in helping to get the new school built.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the Sharon Springs Golf Association and many days 
could be found “smacking a ball around” with his adored wife Julie, 
kids, grandkids, and many other golf buddies. He and Julie could also be
 found volunteering their time mowing the course, planting trees, 
flowers and pruning the established trees. He was very proud of how our 
volunteers maintained and ran the course. He was more than happy to be 
able to do his part.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale was also a long-time member of the Wallace County Pitch 
Association, where he was partners with his Dad for as long as Sam could
 play. Son-in-law, Don Henderson, then stepped in as Dale’s partner.&nbsp;He loved spending time in the kitchen with Julie helping her cook, 
and getting Granddaughter, Vivian’s lunch ready every day, so that he 
could take it to her at &nbsp;the school. He also enjoyed bowling, gardening,
 helping with the Beautification Committee, the Visitors Bureau, the 
Fair Board and anywhere else he saw a place that he could be of 
service.&nbsp;At the time of his death, Dale had been working part-time as a 
Maintenance man for Prairie Village Retirement Community, along with 
helping his best friend, Jon Voth, during harvest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale is mourned by his wife, Julie; Daughters, Yvonne (Thom) Kirk of 
Strong City, KS; Rebecca Samuelson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sunny (Don) 
Henderson, Sharon Springs, KS; Sisters, Rona (Everett) Langdon, Sharon 
Springs, KS; Linda (David) Schroeder, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Rodney (Pam)
 Samuelson, Sidney, NE; Curtis (Judy) Samuelson, Littleton, CO. His 
beloved Grandchildren; Cody Kirk and Becca Baker of Cottonwood Falls, 
KS; Thomas (Taylor) Kirk of Emporia, KS, Randi (Jarrod) Glissman of Des 
Moines, IA; Ronnie and Dale Cloyd of Sharon Springs, KS; Helaina Krayca 
and Vivian Henderson of Sharon Springs, KS; and one great Granddaughter,
 Sage Kirk of Cottonwood Falls, KS. As well as, all of his nieces, 
nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. Dale was proceeded in death by 
his parents, Clemma Jean and L.O. Samuelson father-in-law, Clyde and 
mother-in-law, Iola Liester.&nbsp;&nbsp;“You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when times are gray. So, please don’t take my sunshine away.”&nbsp;

Clara K. Suppes, 93, Hays, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.

She was born Sept. 6, 1926 in St. 
Peter, Kansas to John and Mary (Rohleder) Gerstner.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Collyer High School in 1945.&nbsp; On April 28, 1947, she was united in 
marriage to Wendelin J. Suppes.&nbsp;&nbsp; They celebrated over 52 years of 
marriage before he preceded her in death on December 4, 1999.

She was a member of Immaculate Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church and lifetime member of Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She
 was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and retired from Wal-Mart
 after working as a cashier for eight years.&nbsp; Clara was an amazing 
seamstress, baked delicious cinnamon rolls and chocolate pies, was very 
sociable and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; She was kind, compassionate, very 
giving, hard-working, and a selfless provider.&nbsp; She was devout Catholic,
 and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Survivors include her daughters, Mary 
Ann Peterson (Peter) of Vancouver, WA; Geneva Brungardt of Storm Lake, 
IA; and Annette Suppes of Salina, KS; five step-grandsons Tim Brungardt 
(Lynn, Jerry Brungardt (Jennifer, Mike Brungardt (Cathy, Tom 
Brungardt, Jim Brungardt (Jenny) and their families.

She was preceded in death by her husband Wendelin, son-in-law Jerry Brungardt, and three grandchildren Gwen, Katie, and Tony.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be at
 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary 
will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30pm conducted by 
Bishop John Brungardt of the Diocese of Dodge City, all at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Clara Suppes family for Clara’s 
favorite charities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Clara may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Clara K. Suppes, 93, Hays, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Bethany Home in Lindsborg, Kansas.She was born Sept. 6, 1926 in St. 
Peter, Kansas to John and Mary (Rohleder) Gerstner.&nbsp; She graduated from 
Collyer High School in 1945.&nbsp; On April 28, 1947, she was united in 
marriage to Wendelin J. Suppes.&nbsp;&nbsp; They celebrated over 52 years of 
marriage before he preceded her in death on December 4, 1999.She was a member of Immaculate Heart of
 Mary Catholic Church and lifetime member of Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She
 was also a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and retired from Wal-Mart
 after working as a cashier for eight years.&nbsp; Clara was an amazing 
seamstress, baked delicious cinnamon rolls and chocolate pies, was very 
sociable and never knew a stranger.&nbsp; She was kind, compassionate, very 
giving, hard-working, and a selfless provider.&nbsp; She was devout Catholic,
 and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.Survivors include her daughters, Mary 
Ann Peterson (Peter) of Vancouver, WA; Geneva Brungardt of Storm Lake, 
IA; and Annette Suppes of Salina, KS; five step-grandsons Tim Brungardt 
(Lynn, Jerry Brungardt (Jennifer, Mike Brungardt (Cathy, Tom 
Brungardt, Jim Brungardt (Jenny) and their families.She was preceded in death by her husband Wendelin, son-in-law Jerry Brungardt, and three grandchildren Gwen, Katie, and Tony.Mass of the Christian Burial will be at
 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 5:00 pm 
until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at 
the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary 
will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30pm conducted by 
Bishop John Brungardt of the Diocese of Dodge City, all at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to the Clara Suppes family for Clara’s 
favorite charities.&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Clara may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Clara K. Suppes

The angels called Clifford James Werth 
home on December 12, 2019. He was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on 
September 7, 1933 to Rudolph and Irene (Zimmerman) Werth. He resided at 
Via Christi with his wife Helen.

Clifford married the love of his life 
“the girl from Hays” Helen Frances Braun at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
in Hays on October 6, 1952. They had 67 beautiful years of marriage and 
were blessed with six children: Robert Werth (Silvana, James Werth 
(Susan, Dick Werth (Kay, Dave Werth (Debbie, Tim Werth (Sandee) and 
Kay Gottschalk (Gene). Sixteen grandchildren: Aaron Gottschalk (Julie, 
Clint Gottschalk (Cristan, Brandon Werth (Amanda, Erica Bittel 
(Brett, Travis Werth, Holly Gottschalk, Amy Evans (Dave, Matt Werth 
(Jen, Shelly Werth, Cory Werth, Kelsey Bailey (Sam, Tyler Werth, 
Preston Werth (Macy Ziegler, Austin Werth (Adiba Matin, Collin Werth 
and Tanner Werth. Ten great-grandchildren: Eleanor and Frances Bittel, 
Sadie and Connor Werth, Bladyn and Bodhi Werth, Charles and Patrick 
Evans, Trinity Gottschalk, Emmett Bailey, and two step 
great-grandchildren, Lydia and Uriah Hoag.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Werth and wife Carrie, and a sister Nancy Ingle.

Dad was our best friend, mentor, and 
champion. He left a legacy of how to work hard and make time for fun. In
 1968 he opened Hays Car and Truck Alignment. After many successful 
years, he retired and began traveling. Fishing, having fun at his lake 
house with his best cousins for 22 years then spilled over to 20 plus 
years as winter snowbirds. Golfing and deep-sea fishing became his new 
winter sports. Visiting the casinos was also a favorite pastime. Many 
good times were also spent watching the KC Royals and the Jayhawks.

Most important was his faith in God and
 love of family. Clifford was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Parish and the Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council #6984.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday, and from 9:00 
am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm, a parish vigil
 service will be at 6:30, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 
7:00, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials in memory of 
Cliff may be made to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories
 of Cliff may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>The angels called Clifford James Werth 
home on December 12, 2019. He was born in Schoenchen, Kansas on 
September 7, 1933 to Rudolph and Irene (Zimmerman) Werth. He resided at 
Via Christi with his wife Helen.Clifford married the love of his life 
“the girl from Hays” Helen Frances Braun at St. Joseph Catholic Church 
in Hays on October 6, 1952. They had 67 beautiful years of marriage and 
were blessed with six children: Robert Werth (Silvana, James Werth 
(Susan, Dick Werth (Kay, Dave Werth (Debbie, Tim Werth (Sandee) and 
Kay Gottschalk (Gene). Sixteen grandchildren: Aaron Gottschalk (Julie, 
Clint Gottschalk (Cristan, Brandon Werth (Amanda, Erica Bittel 
(Brett, Travis Werth, Holly Gottschalk, Amy Evans (Dave, Matt Werth 
(Jen, Shelly Werth, Cory Werth, Kelsey Bailey (Sam, Tyler Werth, 
Preston Werth (Macy Ziegler, Austin Werth (Adiba Matin, Collin Werth 
and Tanner Werth. Ten great-grandchildren: Eleanor and Frances Bittel, 
Sadie and Connor Werth, Bladyn and Bodhi Werth, Charles and Patrick 
Evans, Trinity Gottschalk, Emmett Bailey, and two step 
great-grandchildren, Lydia and Uriah Hoag.He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Roger Werth and wife Carrie, and a sister Nancy Ingle.Dad was our best friend, mentor, and 
champion. He left a legacy of how to work hard and make time for fun. In
 1968 he opened Hays Car and Truck Alignment. After many successful 
years, he retired and began traveling. Fishing, having fun at his lake 
house with his best cousins for 22 years then spilled over to 20 plus 
years as winter snowbirds. Golfing and deep-sea fishing became his new 
winter sports. Visiting the casinos was also a favorite pastime. Many 
good times were also spent watching the KC Royals and the Jayhawks.Most important was his faith in God and
 love of family. Clifford was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Parish and the Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council #6984.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday, and from 9:00 
am until 9:45 on Thursday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm, a parish vigil
 service will be at 6:30, followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 
7:00, all on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials in memory of 
Cliff may be made to St. John’s Chapel at Via Christi or to the 
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Building Fund.&nbsp; Condolences and memories
 of Cliff may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Clifford James Werth

Longtime Hays resident Florence 
Eleanor (Tichenor) Fellers passed away in Overland Park, Kansas on 
December 13, 2019. &nbsp;Born in Fairport, Kansas on November 10, 1916 to 
Robert Enos and Edna (Dillingham) Tichenor, Florence was the last to 
survive eight siblings.&nbsp;

Florence, a member of the Hays Arts 
Council, was known up to her 90’s as a local pastel, ink, and watercolor
 artist who held shows locally as well as Arizona and Colorado. As a 
member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, she participated in
 Naomi Circle. &nbsp;She was also a member of Ivanhoe Federated Women’s Club,
 Buckeye Community Club, PEO, Eastern Star, and Sewing Club.&nbsp;

Florence was a graduate of Hays High 
School and attended Fort Hays State College. She married Edmond Ellis 
Fellers (deceased) on March 28, 1936, moving to their home north of Hays
 at the Higher View Dairy, where she lived on the same dairy, cattle, 
and grain farm for 73 years. &nbsp;Five children were born, Barbara Young 
(deceased, J. Douglas Fellers (deceased, Virginia Lee Fellers 
(deceased) Elizabeth (Beth) Britton (Tucson, Arizona) and Edmond Fellers
 (Betsy) (Naples, Florida). &nbsp;Mrs. Fellers is survived by grandchildren; 
Tyler Fellers, Kimberly Marquardt, Jennifer Wonderly, Katie Timm, Tonya 
Packard, R. Dean Packard, Richard Young, Jennie Morgan and Jay Daniel, 
Jeff, Jason and Josh Fellers.&nbsp;She had 20 great grandchildren and 2 
great-great grandchildren. &nbsp;Two sisters-in-law, Arloa (Dean) and Helen 
(George) Tichenor survive her. Daughter-in-law, Pam Fellers, lives in 
Hays.&nbsp;Paula Young, granddaughter, predeceased Florence.&nbsp;

A Celebration of Life Service for 
Florence will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hays at 
11:00 am on Saturday December 21, 2019. &nbsp;Please join the family for a 
reception at the church immediately following the memorial services. 
&nbsp;Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Allen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions in Florence’s name can be made to the First 
United Methodist Church of Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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Eleanor (Tichenor) Fellers passed away in Overland Park, Kansas on 
December 13, 2019. &nbsp;Born in Fairport, Kansas on November 10, 1916 to 
Robert Enos and Edna (Dillingham) Tichenor, Florence was the last to 
survive eight siblings.&nbsp;Florence, a member of the Hays Arts 
Council, was known up to her 90’s as a local pastel, ink, and watercolor
 artist who held shows locally as well as Arizona and Colorado. As a 
member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays, she participated in
 Naomi Circle. &nbsp;She was also a member of Ivanhoe Federated Women’s Club,
 Buckeye Community Club, PEO, Eastern Star, and Sewing Club.&nbsp;Florence was a graduate of Hays High 
School and attended Fort Hays State College. She married Edmond Ellis 
Fellers (deceased) on March 28, 1936, moving to their home north of Hays
 at the Higher View Dairy, where she lived on the same dairy, cattle, 
and grain farm for 73 years. &nbsp;Five children were born, Barbara Young 
(deceased, J. Douglas Fellers (deceased, Virginia Lee Fellers 
(deceased) Elizabeth (Beth) Britton (Tucson, Arizona) and Edmond Fellers
 (Betsy) (Naples, Florida). &nbsp;Mrs. Fellers is survived by grandchildren; 
Tyler Fellers, Kimberly Marquardt, Jennifer Wonderly, Katie Timm, Tonya 
Packard, R. Dean Packard, Richard Young, Jennie Morgan and Jay Daniel, 
Jeff, Jason and Josh Fellers.&nbsp;She had 20 great grandchildren and 2 
great-great grandchildren. &nbsp;Two sisters-in-law, Arloa (Dean) and Helen 
(George) Tichenor survive her. Daughter-in-law, Pam Fellers, lives in 
Hays.&nbsp;Paula Young, granddaughter, predeceased Florence.&nbsp;A Celebration of Life Service for 
Florence will be held at the First United Methodist Church of Hays at 
11:00 am on Saturday December 21, 2019. &nbsp;Please join the family for a 
reception at the church immediately following the memorial services. 
&nbsp;Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Allen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions in Florence’s name can be made to the First 
United Methodist Church of Hays, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
 Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Florence may be shared with the 
family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Florence Eleanor (Tichenor) Fellers

Twila Mae Carter, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

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

Twila Mae Carter, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University Of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.Services are pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.


				Evelyn Mary Kopriva Freeburn was born on October 16, 1926 in rural 
Hill County near Abbott, Texas to Vinc and Amalie Ruzijcka Urbanovsky. 
She died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas 
at the age of 93.


She was the third of four children, and had one brother and two sisters.
 At a very young age, she and her family survived the total destruction 
of their home by a tornado. The family later moved to a farm closer to 
Abbott. There, she attended grade school and perfected the English 
language as Czech was spoken at home. After school, she helped with the 
cotton and tobacco farming.


Her early teen years were spent working as a home domestic helper and 
then as a clerk in department and 5&amp;10 stores in Waco and Hillsboro.
 She boarded a train every day to get to her jobs.


In the early years of WWII, she responded to a request in a local 
Catholic newspaper for correspondence with Catholic soldiers. She began 
writing to John Kopriva from Ludell, Kansas, who was stationed in Texas 
and also a Czech. They met for the first time just before he received 
orders to the South Pacific. He returned in January of 1946, and they 
were married in May. They moved to the Kopriva family farm north of 
Atwood. To this union five girls and two boys were born. She kept busy 
sewing dresses for the girls, helping with 4-H projects, tending a large
 flower and vegetable garden, and serving as president of the Altar 
Society for their rural parish. 


After the children were grown, she worked at the grocery store in 
Atwood, and drove a rural school bus route. She and John frequently 
enjoyed dances and playing cards with friends. John passed away in 
August of 1975. She continued to live on the farm until she met Merle 
Freeburn of McCook, Nebraska through Parents Without Partners. They 
lived in McCook when she gardened and tended her many bird feeders while
 working a grocery store, a bakery, and lastly at Alco, retiring at age 
70. Merle passed away in 1995.


Evelyn taught herself to play the organ, sang in church choirs, and 
loved watching the New York Yankees and Nascar racing. Matt Kenseth is 
still her favorite driver. She loved to tell about her family connection
 to Willie Nelson, as they shared the same childhood hometown. 


She entered Hilltop Lodge in Beloit in November 2015, and enjoyed bingo,
 music, and church activities, as well as going out to the beauty shop.


In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; 
sister, Marie Matula and husband Robert; brother-in-law, Bernard Lenart;
 sister-in-law, Bettye Urbanovsky; father-in-law, Joseph Kopriva; 
sisters-in-law, Mary Oborny, Agnes Sramek and husband Lewis, Theresa 
Blanding and husband Lloyd, Anne Gaspar and husband Julius, Lillian Kidd
 and husband John; brother-in-law, Paul Kopriva; son-in-law, Daniel 
Marazon; and granddaughter, Jennifer Marazon.


She is survived by her sister, Helen Lenart of Texas; sister-in-law, 
Julia Kopriva of Atwood; children, Beth and John Duden of Beloit, John 
Kopriva of Atwood, Margo Marazon of Ohio, Mary and Mike Chervenka of 
Woodbridge, VA, Joe Kopriva of Ludell, Pam of Beloit, Dee and Dick Hazen
 of Salina; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
friends.


Rosary is 12:30 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 
December 14, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. Burial will 
take place in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Memorials are suggested
 to St. John’s Catholic Church, Beloit or Sts. Cyril &amp; Methodius 
Cemetery Fund. 

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				Evelyn Mary Kopriva Freeburn was born on October 16, 1926 in rural 
Hill County near Abbott, Texas to Vinc and Amalie Ruzijcka Urbanovsky. 
She died Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Hilltop Lodge in Beloit, Kansas 
at the age of 93.
She was the third of four children, and had one brother and two sisters.
 At a very young age, she and her family survived the total destruction 
of their home by a tornado. The family later moved to a farm closer to 
Abbott. There, she attended grade school and perfected the English 
language as Czech was spoken at home. After school, she helped with the 
cotton and tobacco farming.
Her early teen years were spent working as a home domestic helper and 
then as a clerk in department and 5&amp;10 stores in Waco and Hillsboro.
 She boarded a train every day to get to her jobs.
In the early years of WWII, she responded to a request in a local 
Catholic newspaper for correspondence with Catholic soldiers. She began 
writing to John Kopriva from Ludell, Kansas, who was stationed in Texas 
and also a Czech. They met for the first time just before he received 
orders to the South Pacific. He returned in January of 1946, and they 
were married in May. They moved to the Kopriva family farm north of 
Atwood. To this union five girls and two boys were born. She kept busy 
sewing dresses for the girls, helping with 4-H projects, tending a large
 flower and vegetable garden, and serving as president of the Altar 
Society for their rural parish. 
After the children were grown, she worked at the grocery store in 
Atwood, and drove a rural school bus route. She and John frequently 
enjoyed dances and playing cards with friends. John passed away in 
August of 1975. She continued to live on the farm until she met Merle 
Freeburn of McCook, Nebraska through Parents Without Partners. They 
lived in McCook when she gardened and tended her many bird feeders while
 working a grocery store, a bakery, and lastly at Alco, retiring at age 
70. Merle passed away in 1995.
Evelyn taught herself to play the organ, sang in church choirs, and 
loved watching the New York Yankees and Nascar racing. Matt Kenseth is 
still her favorite driver. She loved to tell about her family connection
 to Willie Nelson, as they shared the same childhood hometown. 
She entered Hilltop Lodge in Beloit in November 2015, and enjoyed bingo,
 music, and church activities, as well as going out to the beauty shop.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; 
sister, Marie Matula and husband Robert; brother-in-law, Bernard Lenart;
 sister-in-law, Bettye Urbanovsky; father-in-law, Joseph Kopriva; 
sisters-in-law, Mary Oborny, Agnes Sramek and husband Lewis, Theresa 
Blanding and husband Lloyd, Anne Gaspar and husband Julius, Lillian Kidd
 and husband John; brother-in-law, Paul Kopriva; son-in-law, Daniel 
Marazon; and granddaughter, Jennifer Marazon.
She is survived by her sister, Helen Lenart of Texas; sister-in-law, 
Julia Kopriva of Atwood; children, Beth and John Duden of Beloit, John 
Kopriva of Atwood, Margo Marazon of Ohio, Mary and Mike Chervenka of 
Woodbridge, VA, Joe Kopriva of Ludell, Pam of Beloit, Dee and Dick Hazen
 of Salina; as well as grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 
great-great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and 
friends.
Rosary is 12:30 p.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, 
December 14, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. Burial will 
take place in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Memorials are suggested
 to St. John’s Catholic Church, Beloit or Sts. Cyril &amp; Methodius 
Cemetery Fund.

Evelyn Freeburn

Diana Dale Sabatka, 76, of Atwood, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at
 Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS, after a long fight with 
dementia. Diana, known as Dani, was a Kansas native. She was born August
 18, 1943, in Colby, grew up in Brewster and graduated from Brewster 
High School. Dani was the daughter of Dale and Vivian Kauffman and has 
two surviving siblings, Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.


Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka, in 
McDonald, KS. Craig and Dani married and lived their lives on a small 
farm northwest of Atwood, KS.


Dani leaves behind her husband Craig; three children, Clarissa Pina, 
Tiffany Palmer and Bradley Sack; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by friends and family.

Diana Dale Sabatka, 76, of Atwood, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at
 Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, KS, after a long fight with 
dementia. Diana, known as Dani, was a Kansas native. She was born August
 18, 1943, in Colby, grew up in Brewster and graduated from Brewster 
High School. Dani was the daughter of Dale and Vivian Kauffman and has 
two surviving siblings, Debi Page and Byron Kauffman.
Dani met her husband and the love of her life, Craig Sabatka, in 
McDonald, KS. Craig and Dani married and lived their lives on a small 
farm northwest of Atwood, KS.
Dani leaves behind her husband Craig; three children, Clarissa Pina, 
Tiffany Palmer and Bradley Sack; seven grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren. She will be missed dearly by friends and family.
Memorial Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 21, 2019, at St. 
John’s Catholic Church, Beardsley, KS, with a Rosary at 10:00 a.m. 
Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to St. John’s Catholic Church and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Rosemary Kraus, age 92, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.

Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 16, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hays First United Methodist Church.

A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Rosemary Kraus, age 92, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Monday, December 16, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.A memorial service will be held Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hays First United Methodist Church.A complete obituary is pending with Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Rosemary Kraus

Estella R. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away December 11, 
2019, at Good Samaritan Society in Hays, KS. She was born on April 23, 
1945, to Elmer and Ethel (Morgan) Boese, the youngest of their 6 
children. Estella graduated from Alexander High School.

Estella married Vernon Wittman on July 23, 1965 and together they had 4 children; Connie, Richard, Scott and Donnie.

She later married Allen Miller on October 2, 1987 in Alexander, KS. 
Together, she and Allen farmed in the Ransom and WaKeeney area until 
retirement, at which point they moved to WaKeeney. Estella was a 
homemaker, and she also worked for many years as a Certified Nursing 
Assistant, serving her community and taking care of several elderly 
ladies in their homes. Estella enjoyed compiling genealogy the 
old-fashioned way, and kept extensive records dating far back in her 
family history.

Estella is survived by her loving husband, Allen Miller; sons Richard
 (Yolanda) Wittman of Holyoke, CO and Scott Wittman of Wiley, CO; 
daughters Connie Nelson of Wichita, KS, Julie (J.R.) Mauch of Ness City,
 KS, and Jeannie (Peter) Westby of Pelican Rapids, MN; 13 grandchildren;
 3 great-grandchildren; and brother Roger (Judy) Boese of California.

Estella was preceded in death by both parents; son Donnie Wittman; 
Granddaughter Faith Westby; brothers Henry Swartz, Bert Swartz, and 
Wayne Boese; sisters Hazel Scheuerman and Erma Stegman.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 
Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney with Pastor Monty Roths officiating. 
Burial will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego Recreation 
Commission or the Ronald McDonald House. Donations may be sent to 
Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

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 </figure>Estella R. Miller, age 74, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away December 11, 
2019, at Good Samaritan Society in Hays, KS. She was born on April 23, 
1945, to Elmer and Ethel (Morgan) Boese, the youngest of their 6 
children. Estella graduated from Alexander High School.Estella married Vernon Wittman on July 23, 1965 and together they had 4 children; Connie, Richard, Scott and Donnie.She later married Allen Miller on October 2, 1987 in Alexander, KS. 
Together, she and Allen farmed in the Ransom and WaKeeney area until 
retirement, at which point they moved to WaKeeney. Estella was a 
homemaker, and she also worked for many years as a Certified Nursing 
Assistant, serving her community and taking care of several elderly 
ladies in their homes. Estella enjoyed compiling genealogy the 
old-fashioned way, and kept extensive records dating far back in her 
family history.Estella is survived by her loving husband, Allen Miller; sons Richard
 (Yolanda) Wittman of Holyoke, CO and Scott Wittman of Wiley, CO; 
daughters Connie Nelson of Wichita, KS, Julie (J.R.) Mauch of Ness City,
 KS, and Jeannie (Peter) Westby of Pelican Rapids, MN; 13 grandchildren;
 3 great-grandchildren; and brother Roger (Judy) Boese of California.Estella was preceded in death by both parents; son Donnie Wittman; 
Granddaughter Faith Westby; brothers Henry Swartz, Bert Swartz, and 
Wayne Boese; sisters Hazel Scheuerman and Erma Stegman.Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Monday, December 16, 2019 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney.Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 
Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney with Pastor Monty Roths officiating. 
Burial will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego Recreation 
Commission or the Ronald McDonald House. Donations may be sent to 
Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Estella R. Miller

Opal (Beougher) Zimmerman, 84, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away 
December 12, 2019, with her family by her side in Quinter, Kansas at the
 Gove County Long Term Care Facility. She was born on October 1, 1935, 
in Grinnell Kansas to Gael and Mary Beougher. She graduated in 1953 from
 Grinnell High School and played the clarinet in the band. She graduated
 from Fort Hays State University majoring in Business.

Opal married Fabian Zimmerman on August 30, 1955, in Grinnell, KS. 
She had the longest running business in Quinter (51 years, Zimmerman 
Agency Tax Services before retiring at the age of 82. Fabian and Opal 
farmed south of Quinter and owned the Rustic Inn restaurant for many 
years. Many customers enjoyed her cooking and her awesome cinnamon 
rolls. Her interests included her family, bingo, traveling, selling her 
handmade items in craft shows, and going to casinos to play the slot 
machines. Opal was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW 
Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in WaKeeney, 
and the Sacred Heart Altar Society in Park, KS.

Opal is survived by her two sons, Alan Zimmerman of Quinter, KS and 
Steven (Robin) Zimmerman of Cheney, KS; five daughters, Connie Albin of 
Quinter, KS, Betty (Jerry) Pelzel of Salina, KS, Brenda Ikenberry of St.
 Louis, MO, JoAnn (Duane) Williams of Topeka, KS, and Lois (Greg) Mans 
of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Donna
 (Chuck) Spath of Grand Junction, CO; and brothers, Ken Beougher of Bird
 City, KS, John (Mary) Beougher of Pierre, SD, and Max (Dee) Beougher of
 Denver, CO.

Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Zimmerman; her 
mother and father, Mary and Gael Beougher; brother Virgil Beougher; and 
son-in-law, Ed Albin.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gove County 
Medical Center Long-Term Care Facility in Quinter Kansas, the Kansas 
Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, or masses in her honor at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 
directly following the visitation with Father Don Zimmerman officiating.
 Burial will follow at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.

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December 12, 2019, with her family by her side in Quinter, Kansas at the
 Gove County Long Term Care Facility. She was born on October 1, 1935, 
in Grinnell Kansas to Gael and Mary Beougher. She graduated in 1953 from
 Grinnell High School and played the clarinet in the band. She graduated
 from Fort Hays State University majoring in Business.Opal married Fabian Zimmerman on August 30, 1955, in Grinnell, KS. 
She had the longest running business in Quinter (51 years, Zimmerman 
Agency Tax Services before retiring at the age of 82. Fabian and Opal 
farmed south of Quinter and owned the Rustic Inn restaurant for many 
years. Many customers enjoyed her cooking and her awesome cinnamon 
rolls. Her interests included her family, bingo, traveling, selling her 
handmade items in craft shows, and going to casinos to play the slot 
machines. Opal was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, VFW 
Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary in WaKeeney, 
and the Sacred Heart Altar Society in Park, KS.Opal is survived by her two sons, Alan Zimmerman of Quinter, KS and 
Steven (Robin) Zimmerman of Cheney, KS; five daughters, Connie Albin of 
Quinter, KS, Betty (Jerry) Pelzel of Salina, KS, Brenda Ikenberry of St.
 Louis, MO, JoAnn (Duane) Williams of Topeka, KS, and Lois (Greg) Mans 
of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Donna
 (Chuck) Spath of Grand Junction, CO; and brothers, Ken Beougher of Bird
 City, KS, John (Mary) Beougher of Pierre, SD, and Max (Dee) Beougher of
 Denver, CO.Opal was preceded in death by her husband, Fabian Zimmerman; her 
mother and father, Mary and Gael Beougher; brother Virgil Beougher; and 
son-in-law, Ed Albin.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gove County 
Medical Center Long-Term Care Facility in Quinter Kansas, the Kansas 
Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, or masses in her honor at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kansas. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.Services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 
directly following the visitation with Father Don Zimmerman officiating.
 Burial will follow at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS.

Opal (Beougher) Zimmerman

Christopher Ryan Goetz, 36, died 
Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. 
Chris was born August 16, 1983 in Topeka, Kansas to Clinton Goetz and 
Michelle (Murphy) Gonzalez.


Chris moved to Garden City at a young age where he has lived since.  He 
married Samantha Wilson and together they have two sons. His greatest 
joys in life were his children and spending time with them.  If not with
 his children he could be found playing video games. 


Chris is survived by his parents- Clinton Goetz and Michelle Gonzalez; 2
 sons- Ryan Goetz and Jayce Goetz; their Mother- Samantha Wilson; 
Step-children- Abigail Sammelman and Tierra Sammelman; Grandmother- 
Betty Goetz; Best Friend- Brian (Vanessa) Hahn.  He is preceded in death
 by his Grandfather- Ronnie Goetz and Grandmother- Colleen Murphy.


There will be no calling hours. A private family service will take place
 at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chris Goetz 
Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, 412 N. 7th
 Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846.            
            
                           

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Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. 
Chris was born August 16, 1983 in Topeka, Kansas to Clinton Goetz and 
Michelle (Murphy) Gonzalez.
Chris moved to Garden City at a young age where he has lived since. He 
married Samantha Wilson and together they have two sons. His greatest 
joys in life were his children and spending time with them. If not with
 his children he could be found playing video games. 
Chris is survived by his parents- Clinton Goetz and Michelle Gonzalez; 2
 sons- Ryan Goetz and Jayce Goetz; their Mother- Samantha Wilson; 
Step-children- Abigail Sammelman and Tierra Sammelman; Grandmother- 
Betty Goetz; Best Friend- Brian (Vanessa) Hahn. He is preceded in death
 by his Grandfather- Ronnie Goetz and Grandmother- Colleen Murphy.
There will be no calling hours. A private family service will take place
 at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to the Chris Goetz 
Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, 412 N. 7th
 Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846.

Christopher Ryan Goetz

Kirwin resident James Lee Hunter passed away at his home in Kirwin on December 7, 2019 at the age of 72.

Jim was born November 5, 1947 in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris 
and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He graduated from Norton High School in 
Norton.&nbsp; He then entered into the United States Army.

Upon his return, he met and married Vergie Albert in 1978 at Howard, 
KS.&nbsp; To this union one son was born, Justin.&nbsp; The couple later divorced.

Jim began trucking, working for Becker Trucking for many years, 
before purchasing his own trucks. &nbsp;He continued trucking until in 2003 
his health forced him into retirement.&nbsp; He had moved to Kirwin in 1997, 
from southeast Kansas, hoping during his retirement he could enjoy 
fishing and hunting in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fishing was his passion, he was known
 locally as “Catfish”.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett; sister, 
Shirley; niece, Sheila Holloway; and 2 nephews, Martin Gretzchel and 
Randy Hazlett.

Survivors include his son, Justin Hunter and wife, Melissa Bryant of 
Winfield, KS; a grandson, Trey Bryant; two brothers, Jerald Hunter of 
Lincoln, NE and Bob Hunter of Kirwin, KS; two sisters, Sharon Oliva of 
Stockton, KS and Elizabeth Hazlett of Goose Creek, N.C.; and numerous 
Nieces and Nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 
19th, 2019 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with 
Pastor Chris Davis officiating.

Friends may sign the book on Wednesday, December 18th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel.

Memorials have been established to the James Lee Hunter Memorial Fund.

Kirwin resident James Lee Hunter passed away at his home in Kirwin on December 7, 2019 at the age of 72.Jim was born November 5, 1947 in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris 
and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He graduated from Norton High School in 
Norton.&nbsp; He then entered into the United States Army.Upon his return, he met and married Vergie Albert in 1978 at Howard, 
KS.&nbsp; To this union one son was born, Justin.&nbsp; The couple later divorced.Jim began trucking, working for Becker Trucking for many years, 
before purchasing his own trucks. &nbsp;He continued trucking until in 2003 
his health forced him into retirement.&nbsp; He had moved to Kirwin in 1997, 
from southeast Kansas, hoping during his retirement he could enjoy 
fishing and hunting in the area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Fishing was his passion, he was known
 locally as “Catfish”.He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Everett; sister, 
Shirley; niece, Sheila Holloway; and 2 nephews, Martin Gretzchel and 
Randy Hazlett.Survivors include his son, Justin Hunter and wife, Melissa Bryant of 
Winfield, KS; a grandson, Trey Bryant; two brothers, Jerald Hunter of 
Lincoln, NE and Bob Hunter of Kirwin, KS; two sisters, Sharon Oliva of 
Stockton, KS and Elizabeth Hazlett of Goose Creek, N.C.; and numerous 
Nieces and Nephews.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 
19th, 2019 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with 
Pastor Chris Davis officiating.Friends may sign the book on Wednesday, December 18th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel.Memorials have been established to the James Lee Hunter Memorial Fund.

James Lee Hunter

Shirley Ann (Blue) Barnhart, age 75, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Goodland Regional Medical.&nbsp;

Shirley was born October 9, 1944 to Purl Millard and Jessie Lydia 
(Dymond) Blue in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in 
Goodland.&nbsp;

Shirley worked for the Goodland School District, 1980 to 1984 as a 
second-grade teacher’s aide, 1984 to 1986 a paraprofessional at Grant 
Junior High and she drove a school bus.&nbsp; For 28 years, Shirley worked at
 the State of Kansas Department of Transportation Weight Station as a 
Motor Carrier Inspector II, she retired December 8, 2012.&nbsp;

Shirley was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed sewing,
 dabbled in genealogy and spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Preceding her in death are her grandparents and parents; ex-husband, Maurice; and grandson, Nathan Barnhart.&nbsp;

She is survived by her son, Bradley (Mary) of St. Francis, KS; son, 
Jack (Wendi) of Colby, KS; daughter, Dee Anna Barnhart of Goodland, KS; 
daughter, Polly (Jerry) Norris of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Ricki and 
Joel (Krista) Base; Jakalyn Glover and Joshua Barnhart; sister, Marie 
Blue Hevner Kleine of Gulf Breeze, FL.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Shirley-Barnhart">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Shirley Ann (Blue) Barnhart, age 75, of Goodland passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Goodland Regional Medical.&nbsp;Shirley was born October 9, 1944 to Purl Millard and Jessie Lydia 
(Dymond) Blue in Greeley, Colorado.&nbsp; She grew up and attended school in 
Goodland.&nbsp;Shirley worked for the Goodland School District, 1980 to 1984 as a 
second-grade teacher’s aide, 1984 to 1986 a paraprofessional at Grant 
Junior High and she drove a school bus.&nbsp; For 28 years, Shirley worked at
 the State of Kansas Department of Transportation Weight Station as a 
Motor Carrier Inspector II, she retired December 8, 2012.&nbsp;Shirley was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, she enjoyed sewing,
 dabbled in genealogy and spending time with her friends and family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Preceding her in death are her grandparents and parents; ex-husband, Maurice; and grandson, Nathan Barnhart.&nbsp;She is survived by her son, Bradley (Mary) of St. Francis, KS; son, 
Jack (Wendi) of Colby, KS; daughter, Dee Anna Barnhart of Goodland, KS; 
daughter, Polly (Jerry) Norris of Salina, KS; grandchildren, Ricki and 
Joel (Krista) Base; Jakalyn Glover and Joshua Barnhart; sister, Marie 
Blue Hevner Kleine of Gulf Breeze, FL.&nbsp; &nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/Shirley-Barnhart">HERE</a> for service details.

Shirley Ann (Blue) Barnhart

Longtime Goodland resident James Robert “Jim” Baird, 78, passed 
away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home in Goodland.

Jim was born in rural Rawlins County, KS on August 9, 1941, to Bob and
 Pauline Baird.&nbsp; He attended Brewster schools 1st through 12th grades 
and graduated in 1959.&nbsp; Jim married Carolyn “Sue” Baird on January 24, 
1959, and then moved to Hays, KS where he attended Fort Hays State 
University and graduated in 1963.

On August 7, 1963, his two twin sons Perry and Larry Baird were born,
 two days before his 22nd birthday.&nbsp; One year later, the family moved to
 Bazine, KS where Jim worked for the Farmers Coop for ten years as a 
bookkeeper.&nbsp; In the summer of 1974, they moved back to the Brewster area
 and lived on the Floyd
Finley farm where Jim had several different jobs including working at 
the Coop in Brewster, working for farmers and teaching school at the 
Goodland Christian School.&nbsp; In 1986, he and Sue moved to Ozark, Arkansas
 where they both worked for Citadel Bible College until the end of 1987,
 when they then moved to their current home in Goodland.&nbsp; Again Jim 
worked different jobs including teaching and working for farmers.

Some of his passions were taking trips to camp or on vacation, 
fishing, spending time with family, listening to Gaither Homecoming 
videos, shopping at Walmart and working Sudoku puzzles.

Jim put his trust in Jesus to be his Savior in August of 1974 and 
went on to become a godly man who loved to read his Bible, pray for the 
needs of others, serve God through church, sharing his faith, taking 
kids to Bible camp, teaching and giving generously whenever possible, 
especially in support of missions work.&nbsp; He and Sue made several trips 
to Mexico to visit their son Larry, his wife Lilia and their family to 
enjoy family time and encourage them in their ministry endeavors.&nbsp; Jim 
and Sue also held Bible memory club in their home and later, invested 
his life in prayer ministry.

While he wasn’t a musician, he loved to sing and enjoyed good music 
whenever it was played.&nbsp; He liked to watch old movies and tinker in his 
garage.&nbsp; More recently, he has really enjoyed playing with his 
great-grandchildren, and over the past few weeks, he was surrounded by 
his adoring family enjoying sweet fellowship with them.&nbsp; He will be 
greatly missed, but because of his faith in Jesus Christ, we know he is 
in heaven with the Lord.

Preceding him in death were his parents Bob and Pauline Baird; his 
brother Perry Rae Baird, and his sister Dorothy Janette Davis.

Surviving family includes his wife Sue of Goodland; sons Perry 
(Terry) Baird of Goodland, Larry (Lilia) Baird of Zacatecas, Mexico; 
grandchildren Benjamin Baird, Katie Holm, Aaron (Liliana) Baird, Julia 
(Matt) Wahl, Melissa (Alex) Jacobo, and Isaac (Rachel) Baird.&nbsp; He also 
had 8 great grandchildren; Lucas, Madilynn, Lincoln, Adam, Raea, Ruby, 
Maleny and Aleia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576171447905.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Longtime Goodland resident James Robert “Jim” Baird, 78, passed 
away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at his home in Goodland.Jim was born in rural Rawlins County, KS on August 9, 1941, to Bob and
 Pauline Baird.&nbsp; He attended Brewster schools 1st through 12th grades 
and graduated in 1959.&nbsp; Jim married Carolyn “Sue” Baird on January 24, 
1959, and then moved to Hays, KS where he attended Fort Hays State 
University and graduated in 1963.On August 7, 1963, his two twin sons Perry and Larry Baird were born,
 two days before his 22nd birthday.&nbsp; One year later, the family moved to
 Bazine, KS where Jim worked for the Farmers Coop for ten years as a 
bookkeeper.&nbsp; In the summer of 1974, they moved back to the Brewster area
 and lived on the Floyd
Finley farm where Jim had several different jobs including working at 
the Coop in Brewster, working for farmers and teaching school at the 
Goodland Christian School.&nbsp; In 1986, he and Sue moved to Ozark, Arkansas
 where they both worked for Citadel Bible College until the end of 1987,
 when they then moved to their current home in Goodland.&nbsp; Again Jim 
worked different jobs including teaching and working for farmers.Some of his passions were taking trips to camp or on vacation, 
fishing, spending time with family, listening to Gaither Homecoming 
videos, shopping at Walmart and working Sudoku puzzles.Jim put his trust in Jesus to be his Savior in August of 1974 and 
went on to become a godly man who loved to read his Bible, pray for the 
needs of others, serve God through church, sharing his faith, taking 
kids to Bible camp, teaching and giving generously whenever possible, 
especially in support of missions work.&nbsp; He and Sue made several trips 
to Mexico to visit their son Larry, his wife Lilia and their family to 
enjoy family time and encourage them in their ministry endeavors.&nbsp; Jim 
and Sue also held Bible memory club in their home and later, invested 
his life in prayer ministry.While he wasn’t a musician, he loved to sing and enjoyed good music 
whenever it was played.&nbsp; He liked to watch old movies and tinker in his 
garage.&nbsp; More recently, he has really enjoyed playing with his 
great-grandchildren, and over the past few weeks, he was surrounded by 
his adoring family enjoying sweet fellowship with them.&nbsp; He will be 
greatly missed, but because of his faith in Jesus Christ, we know he is 
in heaven with the Lord.Preceding him in death were his parents Bob and Pauline Baird; his 
brother Perry Rae Baird, and his sister Dorothy Janette Davis.Surviving family includes his wife Sue of Goodland; sons Perry 
(Terry) Baird of Goodland, Larry (Lilia) Baird of Zacatecas, Mexico; 
grandchildren Benjamin Baird, Katie Holm, Aaron (Liliana) Baird, Julia 
(Matt) Wahl, Melissa (Alex) Jacobo, and Isaac (Rachel) Baird.&nbsp; He also 
had 8 great grandchildren; Lucas, Madilynn, Lincoln, Adam, Raea, Ruby, 
Maleny and Aleia.To God be the Glory.

James 'Jim' Baird

Opal Zimmerman, age 84, of Quinter, passed away Thursday, December 
12, 2019, at Gove County Medical Center, Long Term Care, Quinter.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Opal Zimmerman, age 84, of Quinter, passed away Thursday, December 
12, 2019, at Gove County Medical Center, Long Term Care, Quinter.Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Opal Zimmerman

Benjamin J. Shaffer, 94, passed away December 12, 2019, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born on February 7, 1925, at Homewood, 
Kan., to William Arthur &amp; Hattie (Phinney) Shaffer. He married 
Florence Louise Bahr on November 26, 1952, at Olmitz. She died May 7, 
2016.

Ben was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose; VFW in Ness 
City, American Legion Post #152 in Ness City, and KIOGA. He was a 
cementer for Allied Cementing until he retired and then was a 
groundskeeper at Barton Community College. He enjoyed reading, auctions,
 garage sales and going to coffee with the Burger King gang. He 
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include, three sons, Kenneth Shaffer (Donna) of Great Bend,
 Tom Shaffer (Sue) of Wichita, and Dan Shaffer of St. John; six 
daughters, Linda Elliott (Thomas) of McPherson, Patsy Giangrosso 
(Charli) of Blue Springs, MO, Treva Goodman (Allen) of Hays, Cathy 
Shaffer of Hays, Laurie Logan (Buddy) of Clay Center, and Sharon Denney 
(Joe) of Great Bend; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, with one 
on the way; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Shaffer of Ottawa; and many 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, 
Florence L. Shaffer; two brothers, Bill and Cal; and five sisters, 
Georgia, Lois, Helen, Florence and Sarah.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. December 15, 2019 at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Dinh Hoang 
presiding. Interment will be in the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. 
Memorials are suggested to Quilts of Valor or Great Bend Senior Center, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576191764160.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Benjamin J. Shaffer, 94, passed away December 12, 2019, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. He was born on February 7, 1925, at Homewood, 
Kan., to William Arthur &amp; Hattie (Phinney) Shaffer. He married 
Florence Louise Bahr on November 26, 1952, at Olmitz. She died May 7, 
2016.Ben was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose; VFW in Ness 
City, American Legion Post #152 in Ness City, and KIOGA. He was a 
cementer for Allied Cementing until he retired and then was a 
groundskeeper at Barton Community College. He enjoyed reading, auctions,
 garage sales and going to coffee with the Burger King gang. He 
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.Survivors include, three sons, Kenneth Shaffer (Donna) of Great Bend,
 Tom Shaffer (Sue) of Wichita, and Dan Shaffer of St. John; six 
daughters, Linda Elliott (Thomas) of McPherson, Patsy Giangrosso 
(Charli) of Blue Springs, MO, Treva Goodman (Allen) of Hays, Cathy 
Shaffer of Hays, Laurie Logan (Buddy) of Clay Center, and Sharon Denney 
(Joe) of Great Bend; 16 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren, with one 
on the way; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Shaffer of Ottawa; and many 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, 
Florence L. Shaffer; two brothers, Bill and Cal; and five sisters, 
Georgia, Lois, Helen, Florence and Sarah.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. December 15, 2019 at 
Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2019 at St. Rose
 of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Louis Dinh Hoang 
presiding. Interment will be in the St. Ann Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. 
Memorials are suggested to Quilts of Valor or Great Bend Senior Center, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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