October 10, 1939
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 December 10, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

October 10, 1939
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 December 10, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Sherral Calvin Perkins

Louis G. Luetters, age 83, of Ransom, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Hays. He was born September 13, 1936 on the family farm in southern Trego County to Francis and Josephine (Hilmes) Luetters.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ransom High School. On November 22, 1960 he married Marcile Andres in Ransom.

Louis was a Cattleman and enjoyed working with livestock. He was a member and past president of the Ransom Farmers Co-Op, a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom and a 3rd degree Ransom council 2352 Knights of Columbus member.&nbsp; Louis also served his country in the US Army for two years.

He is survived by his wife, Marcile of Ransom; three sons, David Luetters (Carol) of Garden City, KS, Duane Luetters (Tari) of Ransom, KS and Daniel Luetters (Kristi) of Hays, KS; three brothers, John Luetters (Willa Sue) of Hutchinson, KS, Gene Luetters (Claudia) of Salina, KS and Jerome Luetters (Marilyn) of Hays, KS; four sisters, Rozanne Veeder of Dodge City, KS, Janice Houdshell (Wayne) of Dodge City, KS, Carolyn Maska (Jake) of Hays, KS and Linda Hess (Dennis) of Great Bend, KS; and seven grandchildren, Kyle Luetters, Rebecca Netherton, Dustin Luetters, Jody Reynolds, Ashlyn Luetters, Luke Luetters and Brett Luetters as well as five great grandchildren, Ben and Maeve Netherton, Nora Luetters, Paisley and Cooper Luetters.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernon Luetters and Thomas Luetters and wife Ruth Luetters; a brother-in-law, Merton Veeder and a sister-in-law, Judy Luetters.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

A Rosary will be led by the Ransom Knights of Columbus at 10:30 AM Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to donors choice.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Louis G. Luetters, age 83, of Ransom, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 in Hays. He was born September 13, 1936 on the family farm in southern Trego County to Francis and Josephine (Hilmes) Luetters.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ransom High School. On November 22, 1960 he married Marcile Andres in Ransom.Louis was a Cattleman and enjoyed working with livestock. He was a member and past president of the Ransom Farmers Co-Op, a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom and a 3rd degree Ransom council 2352 Knights of Columbus member.&nbsp; Louis also served his country in the US Army for two years.He is survived by his wife, Marcile of Ransom; three sons, David Luetters (Carol) of Garden City, KS, Duane Luetters (Tari) of Ransom, KS and Daniel Luetters (Kristi) of Hays, KS; three brothers, John Luetters (Willa Sue) of Hutchinson, KS, Gene Luetters (Claudia) of Salina, KS and Jerome Luetters (Marilyn) of Hays, KS; four sisters, Rozanne Veeder of Dodge City, KS, Janice Houdshell (Wayne) of Dodge City, KS, Carolyn Maska (Jake) of Hays, KS and Linda Hess (Dennis) of Great Bend, KS; and seven grandchildren, Kyle Luetters, Rebecca Netherton, Dustin Luetters, Jody Reynolds, Ashlyn Luetters, Luke Luetters and Brett Luetters as well as five great grandchildren, Ben and Maeve Netherton, Nora Luetters, Paisley and Cooper Luetters.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Vernon Luetters and Thomas Luetters and wife Ruth Luetters; a brother-in-law, Merton Veeder and a sister-in-law, Judy Luetters.Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2019 at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Ransom. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.A Rosary will be led by the Ransom Knights of Columbus at 10:30 AM Saturday at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to donors choice.Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Louis G. Luetters

Prairie View resident Ann Tien passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 79.

She was born January 29, 1940 the daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen.

She was united in marriage to Henry Tien on December 27 1960 in Prairie View, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 17, 2007.

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; and 1 great grandchild.

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.

Prairie View resident Ann Tien passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 79.She was born January 29, 1940 the daughter of Aaron and Christine (Duling) Prinsen.She was united in marriage to Henry Tien on December 27 1960 in Prairie View, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death December 17, 2007.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; and 1 great grandchild.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

Robert Thomas Berkheimer, 82, passed away December 11, 2019 in Oberlin, 
KS. He was born February 18, 1937 in Miller, Nebraska to Lee Cloyce 
(Jim) and Jennie Elnore Boyd Berkheimer. 


Bob graduated from Miller High School and then attended Kearney 
State Teachers College. He married Yukiko Segawa November 18, 1959 in 
Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Bob was a United States Army veteran, former 
general manager of the KOMC (more recently KSNK) television station in 
Oberlin. He also worked in sales for Newton Products and was a longtime 
school bus driver for the Oberlin Schools. Bob was active in the 
community as a member of the Golden Age Senior Center Board, Sappa Manor
 Housing Board and the USD #294 School Board.  He also helped with his 
wife’s daycare center, becoming another grandpa for many Oberlin 
children.  Bob was a faithful member of McCook Christian Church. He was 
an avid Nebraska fan, following both Husker football and basketball.


Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth and 
sister, Donna. He is survived by his wife, Yuki; two sons, Tom (Melissa)
 of Johnston, IA and Jim (Heather) of Rapid City, SD; and one daughter, 
Patricia (Lance) Dixon of Kingman, KS; grandchildren: Tyler, Ben 
(Elizabeth, Anna, Emily, Leah, Alyse, Cate and Grace, Mia and Chris; 
one great granddaughter, Emersyn. 


Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2019 at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Family visitation will precede the funeral 
from 9:00-11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the McCook Christian Church
 and the Golden Age Center, both in care of the funeral home. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Robert Thomas Berkheimer, 82, passed away December 11, 2019 in Oberlin, 
KS. He was born February 18, 1937 in Miller, Nebraska to Lee Cloyce 
(Jim) and Jennie Elnore Boyd Berkheimer. 
Bob graduated from Miller High School and then attended Kearney 
State Teachers College. He married Yukiko Segawa November 18, 1959 in 
Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Bob was a United States Army veteran, former 
general manager of the KOMC (more recently KSNK) television station in 
Oberlin. He also worked in sales for Newton Products and was a longtime 
school bus driver for the Oberlin Schools. Bob was active in the 
community as a member of the Golden Age Senior Center Board, Sappa Manor
 Housing Board and the USD #294 School Board. He also helped with his 
wife’s daycare center, becoming another grandpa for many Oberlin 
children. Bob was a faithful member of McCook Christian Church. He was 
an avid Nebraska fan, following both Husker football and basketball.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Kenneth and 
sister, Donna. He is survived by his wife, Yuki; two sons, Tom (Melissa)
 of Johnston, IA and Jim (Heather) of Rapid City, SD; and one daughter, 
Patricia (Lance) Dixon of Kingman, KS; grandchildren: Tyler, Ben 
(Elizabeth, Anna, Emily, Leah, Alyse, Cate and Grace, Mia and Chris; 
one great granddaughter, Emersyn. 
Memorial services will be 11:00 am Friday, December 13, 2019 at 
Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Family visitation will precede the funeral 
from 9:00-11:00 am. Memorials may be made to the McCook Christian Church
 and the Golden Age Center, both in care of the funeral home. 
Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Robert T. Berkheimer

John H. Cranston, 94, of Colby, Kansas, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Citizens Medical Center in Colby, Kansas. He was born on November 7, 1925 in rural Bazine, Kansas during a snow storm. He always told people it took three days for the doctor to make it through the snow to their rural farm. He was the son of Thomas &amp; Elva (Delaney) Cranston. He attended a small one room school in rural Ness County, Kansas from 1st through 8th grade. John graduated from Bazine High School in 1943 &amp; enlisted in the United States Army in 1944. After his military service he moved to California &amp; became a journeyman machinist with the Caterpillar Company. There in the San Francisco bay area he met his future wife Marjorie. On May 20, 1950 he married Marjorie Blanc in Reno, Nevada. They were blessed with two daughters, Deborah &amp; Linda. In 1959 John moved back to Kansas where he started his own custom harvesting business. After 35 years as a custom harvester he decided to retire from his custom harvesting route. However, custom harvest for people close to home, farm for relatives, mechanic, raise cattle &amp; drive cattle trucks for many years thereafter. John did not like to be idle for long. He always had something that needed fixed or mended on his small farm by Levant, KS. He named his little farm “Oleo Acres” which when asked about the name he would explain that he chose that name because it was a “cheaper spread”. After his wife passed away in 2004, his constant companion for the last 14 years has been his little dog Sally. They went everywhere together. John &amp; Sally enjoyed their weekly trips to the Colby Sale Barn to watch the livestock sell &amp; talk to everyone there. They also enjoyed their weekly trips to the grocery store, Orscheln’s &amp; Palace Drug Store as well as other businesses in Colby. John enjoyed visits from his eight grandchildren &amp; great grandchildren. He had a basket of toys that the younger great grandchildren would drag out &amp; play with each time they came to visit. He always had a dish of candy to share with them as well. He enjoyed humorous greeting cards from his grandchildren &amp; would proudly display them near his recliner for all to see. John was preceded in death by his parents; wife Marjorie; brothers Harold, Rex &amp; Lester &amp; sister Evelyn Duncan. He is survived by his two daughters Deborah (Richard) Robinson, of Hill City, KS; Linda (David) Pabst, of Colby, KS, sister, Ruth Cranston, San Pablo, CA; Sister-in-law Shirley Cranston, Colby his eight grandchildren: Melissa (Todd) Stramel, Colby, KS; Christy (Richard) Acheson, Windsor, CO; Ryan (Amy) Robinson, Lindsborg, KS; Julie (Mike) Zybko, Shawnee, KS; Kyle (Kendra) Robinson, Asheville, NC; Wyatt (Baley) Robinson, Kansas City, MO; Marie (Brad) Skolout, Levant, KS &amp; Karen(Toby) George, Haslet, TX &amp; twenty great-grandchildren. Visitation is from 5-7:00 PM Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. Funeral service is 10:30 AM Friday, December 13, 2019 at the Mortuary with burial in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the American Legion, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

John Howard Cranston 

October 9, 1944 ~ December 10, 2019

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

October 9, 1944 ~ December 10, 2019An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

Shirley A. Barnhart

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Dale-Samuelson">HERE</a> for service details.

May 24, 1955 ~ December 9, 2019An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Dale-Samuelson">HERE</a> for service details.

Dale Orval Samuelson

Patricia Ann Young, 84, of Colby, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 
at Citizens Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1935, in Colby, 
KS, to E. A. (Neb) and Mary (Talbott) Swanson.


Patricia was a member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW 
Auxiliary 6882. She attended Colby Schools and graduated high school in 
1953. She attended Fort Hays State University completing a secretarial 
course in 1953. She then attended Denver University until her marriage 
to (Ralph) Dean Young on April 21, 1956. Pat grew up helping her parents
 run their business, the Cozy Cafe, and continued to do so until her 
parents’ retirement. Pat’s lifetime work revolved around restaurants and
 raising children.


No matter where it was that served coffee, Pat was a fixture around town
 and in the area, sharing stories and fun times with good friends, and 
strangers who would soon become her good friends. Pat was an avid 
musician who was born into a musical family. She enjoyed playing the 
piano and listening to all types of music, especially her weekly Bop 
Shop and polka programs. Over the years, she loved attending her 1953 
class reunions and monthly lunches with her classmates. Pat was a big 
NASCAR fan, even making a few special trips to the Kansas Speedway. She 
was an animal lover who had an endless stream of pets over her lifetime,
 often compliments of her veterinarian neighbor who always made sure she
 was informed about any homeless animal in the area.


Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Young. She is 
survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Young, Las Vegas, NV, Carla 
(William) Nash, Evanston, IL, Cynthia (Michael) Brown, Prairie Village, 
KS and Lisa (Shane) Moss, Stevensville, MT; grandchildren, Katie (Eddie 
)Lyon, Las Vegas, NV, Tommy (Jessica) Young, Morrow, OH, Nathan Vanatta,
 Colby, KS, Valerie (Ryan) Lucia, Carson City, NV, Derrick Sorensen, 
Colby, KS, Preston Jones (fiancé Emily Naes, Denver, CO and Jessica 
Moss, Skokie, IL; great grandchildren, Idalas Jensen, Regan Hughes, 
Joycelyn and Xander Lyon, Mathew and Kenneth Young and great-great 
grandchildren Kawika and Malakai Jensen.


As Pat cared for others throughout her life, she instilled that mindset 
in her family; during her last years at home and in senior care, Pat’s 
grandsons, Nathan and Derrick, lovingly and devotedly took care of 
grandma. The family would like to thank Brian Unruh for his gifted and 
compassionate medical expertise, along with the dedicated staff at 
Citizens Medical Center and Prairie Senior Living Complex.


Visitation is 9:00am Saturday, December 14, 2019, with Funeral Service 
at 10:00am at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS, with burial to follow at 
Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church,
 Prairie Museum of Art and History, or VFW Auxiliary 6882, 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>Patricia Ann Young, 84, of Colby, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 
at Citizens Medical Center. She was born February 14, 1935, in Colby, 
KS, to E. A. (Neb) and Mary (Talbott) Swanson.
Patricia was a member of the United Methodist Church and the VFW 
Auxiliary 6882. She attended Colby Schools and graduated high school in 
1953. She attended Fort Hays State University completing a secretarial 
course in 1953. She then attended Denver University until her marriage 
to (Ralph) Dean Young on April 21, 1956. Pat grew up helping her parents
 run their business, the Cozy Cafe, and continued to do so until her 
parents’ retirement. Pat’s lifetime work revolved around restaurants and
 raising children.
No matter where it was that served coffee, Pat was a fixture around town
 and in the area, sharing stories and fun times with good friends, and 
strangers who would soon become her good friends. Pat was an avid 
musician who was born into a musical family. She enjoyed playing the 
piano and listening to all types of music, especially her weekly Bop 
Shop and polka programs. Over the years, she loved attending her 1953 
class reunions and monthly lunches with her classmates. Pat was a big 
NASCAR fan, even making a few special trips to the Kansas Speedway. She 
was an animal lover who had an endless stream of pets over her lifetime,
 often compliments of her veterinarian neighbor who always made sure she
 was informed about any homeless animal in the area.
Patricia was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Young. She is 
survived by her children, Robert (Linda) Young, Las Vegas, NV, Carla 
(William) Nash, Evanston, IL, Cynthia (Michael) Brown, Prairie Village, 
KS and Lisa (Shane) Moss, Stevensville, MT; grandchildren, Katie (Eddie 
)Lyon, Las Vegas, NV, Tommy (Jessica) Young, Morrow, OH, Nathan Vanatta,
 Colby, KS, Valerie (Ryan) Lucia, Carson City, NV, Derrick Sorensen, 
Colby, KS, Preston Jones (fiancé Emily Naes, Denver, CO and Jessica 
Moss, Skokie, IL; great grandchildren, Idalas Jensen, Regan Hughes, 
Joycelyn and Xander Lyon, Mathew and Kenneth Young and great-great 
grandchildren Kawika and Malakai Jensen.
As Pat cared for others throughout her life, she instilled that mindset 
in her family; during her last years at home and in senior care, Pat’s 
grandsons, Nathan and Derrick, lovingly and devotedly took care of 
grandma. The family would like to thank Brian Unruh for his gifted and 
compassionate medical expertise, along with the dedicated staff at 
Citizens Medical Center and Prairie Senior Living Complex.
Visitation is 9:00am Saturday, December 14, 2019, with Funeral Service 
at 10:00am at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS, with burial to follow at 
Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church,
 Prairie Museum of Art and History, or VFW Auxiliary 6882, sent in care 
of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Patricia Ann Young

August 04, 1995 - December 05, 2019


Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece and Friend to many.


She was born on August 04, 1995 to Nikki Padilla in Loveland, Colorado. 
 She passed away in Colby, Kansas on December 05, 2019.  She is survived
 by her mother Nikki Padilla and father Robbie Luna, of Rexford, Kansas;
 her sister Tabatha Carlson, of Milliken Colorado, her brother Tristan 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, and her sister Michelle Padilla and Wife
 Xanna, of Loveland Colorado; her grandparents Charles and Sharon 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Lee and Ruth Luna, of Rexford, 
Kansas; her fiancé Tray Brown, of Rexford, Kansas; her aunt Shawn Terrel
 and husband Randy, of Loveland, her uncle Chad, of Colby Kansas, her 
uncle Todd Carlson and wife Lisa, of Loveland, Colorado, her aunt Tonya,
 of Milliken, Colorado, her aunt Rachelle Dalton and husband Jay, of 
Lake Crystal Minnesota, and her uncle Isiaha Carlson, of Milliken 
Colorado; her niece Jocelyn Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, nephews, 
Kaiden Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Dawson Carlson, of Milliken, 
Colorado; her cousins, Trevor Carlson, of Eaton Colorado, Christopher 
Carlson, of Loveland Colorado, Deena Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota,
 Doree Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota and several other cousins. 


She was preceded in death by several grandparents, her aunt Charise Carlson, and her brother Cody Sanchez, on November 10 2019.


She attended School in Loveland, Colorado until high school at which 
point, she moved to Rexford, Kansas where she graduated from Golden 
Plains High School in 2014.  She earned her CNA License and Home Health 
Aid Certificate. She had been employed with the Good Samaritan Home in 
St. Francis, Kansas for multiple years.  Where she met and cared for 
many people who were very dear to her heart.


A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 17, 
2019 at the Rexford Community Church. Memorials are suggested to family 
and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com


There are no happy endings.  Endings are the saddest part, so just give a happy middle and a very Happy start.” 


In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

August 04, 1995 - December 05, 2019
Beloved Daughter, Sister, Granddaughter, Niece and Friend to many.
She was born on August 04, 1995 to Nikki Padilla in Loveland, Colorado. 
 She passed away in Colby, Kansas on December 05, 2019. She is survived
 by her mother Nikki Padilla and father Robbie Luna, of Rexford, Kansas;
 her sister Tabatha Carlson, of Milliken Colorado, her brother Tristan 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, and her sister Michelle Padilla and Wife
 Xanna, of Loveland Colorado; her grandparents Charles and Sharon 
Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Lee and Ruth Luna, of Rexford, 
Kansas; her fiancé Tray Brown, of Rexford, Kansas; her aunt Shawn Terrel
 and husband Randy, of Loveland, her uncle Chad, of Colby Kansas, her 
uncle Todd Carlson and wife Lisa, of Loveland, Colorado, her aunt Tonya,
 of Milliken, Colorado, her aunt Rachelle Dalton and husband Jay, of 
Lake Crystal Minnesota, and her uncle Isiaha Carlson, of Milliken 
Colorado; her niece Jocelyn Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado, nephews, 
Kaiden Carlson, of Milliken, Colorado and Dawson Carlson, of Milliken, 
Colorado; her cousins, Trevor Carlson, of Eaton Colorado, Christopher 
Carlson, of Loveland Colorado, Deena Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota,
 Doree Dalton, of Lake Crystal, Minnesota and several other cousins. 
She was preceded in death by several grandparents, her aunt Charise Carlson, and her brother Cody Sanchez, on November 10 2019.
She attended School in Loveland, Colorado until high school at which 
point, she moved to Rexford, Kansas where she graduated from Golden 
Plains High School in 2014. She earned her CNA License and Home Health 
Aid Certificate. She had been employed with the Good Samaritan Home in 
St. Francis, Kansas for multiple years. Where she met and cared for 
many people who were very dear to her heart.
A memorial service will take place at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday December 17, 
2019 at the Rexford Community Church. Memorials are suggested to family 
and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com
There are no happy endings. Endings are the saddest part, so just give a happy middle and a very Happy start.” 
In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.

Shanelle Marie Padilla

SCOTT CITY—Richard Glen Koehn, 73, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at his home in Scott County.

He was born on April 22, 1946, in Montezuma, the son of Mano and Mable Dirks Koehn. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, he was a minister and retired farmer.

He was a member of the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence.

On May 6, 1951, he married Carol Isaac in Montezuma.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his wife Carol Koehn of Scott City; one son Marc Koehn of Sarah, Miss.; one daughter Julie and Terrell Dirks of Scott City; one daughter-in-law Stephanie Koehn of Macon, Miss.; step-mother&nbsp; Elizabeth Koehn of Montezuma; one brother Arden and Viola Koehn of Montezuma;&nbsp; three sisters Karen and Archie Holdeman of Farwell, Texas,&nbsp;Verna and Lawrence Koehn of Montezuma; Marcia Buller of Scio, Ore.; one sister-in-law Verna Mae Koehn of Scott City; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, two brothers and two brother-in-laws.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence with Robert Koehn, Franklin Koehn, Charles Nightengale and Daniel Koehn presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Dodge City Mission in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at <a href="https://priceandsons.com/">Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home</a> in Scott City, Kansas.

Internment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence.

SCOTT CITY—Richard Glen Koehn, 73, passed away on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at his home in Scott County.He was born on April 22, 1946, in Montezuma, the son of Mano and Mable Dirks Koehn. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, he was a minister and retired farmer.He was a member of the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence.On May 6, 1951, he married Carol Isaac in Montezuma.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his wife Carol Koehn of Scott City; one son Marc Koehn of Sarah, Miss.; one daughter Julie and Terrell Dirks of Scott City; one daughter-in-law Stephanie Koehn of Macon, Miss.; step-mother&nbsp; Elizabeth Koehn of Montezuma; one brother Arden and Viola Koehn of Montezuma;&nbsp; three sisters Karen and Archie Holdeman of Farwell, Texas,&nbsp;Verna and Lawrence Koehn of Montezuma; Marcia Buller of Scio, Ore.; one sister-in-law Verna Mae Koehn of Scott City; and nine grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, parents-in-law, two brothers and two brother-in-laws.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2019 at the Scott Mennonite Church in Pence with Robert Koehn, Franklin Koehn, Charles Nightengale and Daniel Koehn presiding.Memorials may be made to the Dodge City Mission in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday at <a href="https://priceandsons.com/">Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home</a> in Scott City, Kansas.Internment will be in the Scott Mennonite Church Cemetery in Pence.

Richard Glen Koehn

LEOTI—Wendy Marie Wilbur, 48, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti.

Wendy was born April 22, 1971 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Gary Gwyn and Marilyn Joyce ( McBride ) Wilbur. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, she was a farmer, rancher, teacher and a partner in Wilstine Farm Supply.

Wendy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Leoti. She was a graduate of Wichita State University, playing on the women’s Shockers basketball team and track squad from 1991-1992. She held memberships in the American Angus Association and WSU Alumni Association.

Her mother, Marilyn Wilbur, Grandfathers, Jim McBride and Bob Wilbur, two uncles precede her in death.

Wendy’s surviving family includes parents Gary and Beth Wilbur of Leoti; sisters Aimee and Kelley Burch of Leoti, Jennifer and Matthew Ramsey of Lawrence, Jill and Matthew Riley of Syracuse, Kan.; grandmothers Joyce McBride of Leoti and Marilyn Wilbur of Garden City; companion Diran Barr of&nbsp; Berthoud, Colo.; step-brothers Ryan and Mindy Andrasek of Richmond, Texas; Rick and Amber Andrasek of Spring Hill, Tenn.; 12 nieces; four nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.

Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Leoti with Rev. Gary Salmans officiating.

Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti.

Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti.

Memorials may be made to the Wendy Wilbur Memorial Fund to benefit the Wichita County Health Center and Wichita County School Sports programs.

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 </figure>LEOTI—Wendy Marie Wilbur, 48, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at Wichita County Health Center in Leoti.Wendy was born April 22, 1971 in Tribune, Kansas, the daughter of Gary Gwyn and Marilyn Joyce ( McBride ) Wilbur. A lifetime resident of western Kansas, she was a farmer, rancher, teacher and a partner in Wilstine Farm Supply.Wendy was a member of the First Baptist Church in Leoti. She was a graduate of Wichita State University, playing on the women’s Shockers basketball team and track squad from 1991-1992. She held memberships in the American Angus Association and WSU Alumni Association.Her mother, Marilyn Wilbur, Grandfathers, Jim McBride and Bob Wilbur, two uncles precede her in death.Wendy’s surviving family includes parents Gary and Beth Wilbur of Leoti; sisters Aimee and Kelley Burch of Leoti, Jennifer and Matthew Ramsey of Lawrence, Jill and Matthew Riley of Syracuse, Kan.; grandmothers Joyce McBride of Leoti and Marilyn Wilbur of Garden City; companion Diran Barr of&nbsp; Berthoud, Colo.; step-brothers Ryan and Mindy Andrasek of Richmond, Texas; Rick and Amber Andrasek of Spring Hill, Tenn.; 12 nieces; four nephews; one great-niece; and one great-nephew.Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Leoti with Rev. Gary Salmans officiating.Burial will be in Leoti Cemetery in Leoti.Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. Friday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Leoti.Memorials may be made to the Wendy Wilbur Memorial Fund to benefit the Wichita County Health Center and Wichita County School Sports programs.

Wendy Marie Wilbur

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

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

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

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

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

Loretta Carol Welch

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

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

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

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

Diana Dale Sabatka (Kauffman

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

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

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

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

Tommie Gean Watton

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

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

Estella Miller

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jacob J. Heier

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Forrest E. Frazey

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Thelma Eilene (Fenn) Hipp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bertha (Flax) Riedel

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rachel Etiennette Oldham

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

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

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

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

Memorial contributions may be given to the Bazine Cemetery Fund.

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

Johnette Jolene Schaben

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ricky Dean Wilcox

October 16, 1935 ~ December 9, 2019

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

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Beverly Elaine (Hawks) Hurd

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

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

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

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

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

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

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