May 31, 1924 - November 17, 2019 An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home. Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/LaDonna-Lee-Hensley?obId=9042243#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

LaDonna Lee Hensley

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574204057895.png">Leona Barbara Billinger, age 90, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Catholic Care Center at the Meadows in Bel Aire, Kansas.&nbsp; Leona was born August 12, 1929 in Greeley County, Kansas, the daughter of Mike &amp; Rosalia (Brungardt) Dinkel.&nbsp;Leona was a homemaker and a lifetime Kansas resident. Leona was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Tribune, Kansas. On June 3, 1947 she married Edwin Nicholas Billinger in Garden City, Kansas.&nbsp;They later separated and Edwin passed away on August 30, 2003 in Tribune, Kansas. Leona’s surviving family includes her Three Children -&nbsp;Lila Billinger of Garden City, Kansas,&nbsp;David Billinger of&nbsp;Temple, Texas,&nbsp;Edwin L. &amp; Kathy Billinger of LaCygne, Kansas,&nbsp;One sister -&nbsp;Maggie Carter of Aurora, Colorado,&nbsp;Four grandchildren and&nbsp;Five great grandchildren. Her parents, a daughter, Loretta J. Billinger and four siblings, Joseph Dinkel, Mary Woods, Regina Wendt and Clarence Dinkel precede her in death. Funeral services will be held at a later date in the spring with burial in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas. There will be no calling times Memorials may be given to St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Leona Barbara Billinger

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574203980461.jpeg">Letha Beatrice Horton, known to most as “Lee” passed away November 16, 2019 at The Baptist Home at the age of 96 years. She was born December 6, 1922 in Tulia, Texas the daughter of the late David and Josephine (Payne) Wadlington. Lee is survived by two daughters; Cherry Bell and husband, Ron of Colby, Kansas, and Jill Timken and husband, Robert of St. Louis, Missouri and a daughter-in-law; Roslyn Hicks-Foster of Texas. Also surviving are six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Lee was preceded in death by her first husband, Jay C. Hicks (1939-1960) and her second husband, Otto Horton (1961-1996, her son Larry Jay Hicks (1942-1986) and a grandson, Jon Michael Timken (1967-1984). She was also preceded in death by four brothers; Albert, Arch, Virgil and Arlie Wadlington and three sisters; Verma Johnston, Myrtle Lois Wadlington, and Willie Roberts. Lee was active in the Pleasant Home Church during the years her family was growing up. She was a 4-H leader, a youth group leader at church as well as a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Buffalo, Missouri before coming to live at The Baptist Home in 2006. Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/notices/LethaLee-Horton">HERE</a> for service details.

Letha Beatrice Horton

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574203877972.jpeg">Cory French, 43, passed away October 5, 2019 in WaKeeney, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was born April 3, 1976, to Sandra and David French, in Wichita, Kansas. Cory moved every few years for 16 years of his life, before his father retired from the Air Force in 1992 and moved the family to Wakeeney.&nbsp;After graduating High School in 1994, Cory had quite a few different jobs ranging from Machining, Welding, Construction, and Farming. In his spare time he really enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending all of his time with his dog Buddy.&nbsp; Survivors include, two brothers, Lance and wife Mu of Pasadena, Maryland, Gary and wife Kristin of Steamboat Springs Colorado; sister, Melanie and husband Aj Shehata, of Junction City Kansas; two nephews, Kennan French, Caidan French; and three nieces Michaella French, Layla Shehata, &amp; Alina Shehata. Cory was preceded in death by his parents, Sandra French and David French, a Niece Caitlynn Morrison, and his grandparents Duane and Elaine Newcomer. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Christ the King Catholic Church, or the American Diabetes Association (<a href="http://wwww.diabetes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wwww.diabetes.org</a>). Contributions can be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th St, Wakeeney, KS 67672 or left on the website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.diabetes.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.diabetes.org</a> Services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Cory French

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574198236668.jpeg">Longtime Goodland resident Gudrun Lisa McClure, 81, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Goodland on Saturday, November 16, 2019. She was born on December 10, 1937 in Butzbach, Germany, the daughter of Anton and Maria Schlecht.&nbsp;She was educated and graduated from school in Germany.&nbsp;In her younger years she posed as a professional model in Germany.&nbsp; Gudrun married her husband Robert (Bob) Lee McClure in Germany while he served in the Army.&nbsp;The couple’s first son Morgan was born in Germany.&nbsp;After Robert’s service in Germany the family returned to the United States.&nbsp;At Fort Bragg, North Carolina their second son Martin was born.&nbsp;In 1967 Robert brought his family back to live in Goodland, Kansas. Three more children, Carol, Monte, and Cindy, were raised in Goodland.&nbsp;As Robert worked in the family plumbing business Gudrun and Robert raised a blended family that included Kornelia and Mark.&nbsp;Gudrun kept a busy pace passionately caring for her family in all of life’s moments.&nbsp;In addition to her family life, Gudrun took on work as a caregiver both privately and at the Good Samaritan Center.&nbsp; Preceding her in death were her parents, siblings, her husband Robert (Bob) McClure, and one son Martin James McClure. Surviving family includes her daughter Kornelia G. Schields (Gary, son Mark T. Koenig, son Morgan L. McClure (Dawn Carr, daughter Carol L. McClure (Allen Schutte, daughter Cynthia A. Palmquist (Jim, and son Monte J. McClure.&nbsp;She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Matt Schields, Brett Schields, Joshua Koenig, Race McClure, Lake McClure, Celeste Palmquist, Claire Palmquist and Ethan Palmquist; as well as two great grandchildren Weston and Gianna Schields. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 22, 2019 at 10:30 AM MT at the United Methodist Church in Goodland with Pastor Zach Anderson officiating.&nbsp;Burial followed in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, KS. Lunch will be served for family and friends.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland. Memorials may be designated to the Gudrun L. McClure Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Gudrun Lisa McClure

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574198822130.png">Garnett U (White) Angel, 92, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at home, her family by her side and all singing her into Jesus’ arms. Originally from&nbsp;Paradise, KS, she has resided the past 9.5 years in Olathe, KS.&nbsp;She was born, June 28, 1927, in the Great Divide, Colorado area near the town of Craig to Charles J W White and Ula A (Bartlett) White. She was the third of six children growing upon the frontier plains. At the age of 6, the family moved back to Kansas on a farm near Paradise where she attended all 12 grades of school graduating from Paradise High School with the Class of 1945.&nbsp;She married the love of her life, John S. Angel, who happened to be the neighbor down the road!&nbsp;They were married May 19, 1945. Together they raised their two children, Janette and Gene, they farmed and built a new home a few years later living 2 miles west of Paradise for almost 60 years.&nbsp; Around 1955, she began working with neighbors, Henry and Vera Post, out of their home as the H.L. Post Insurance Service. In 1969, she and John purchased major shares of stock in the now Post Insurance, Inc agency.&nbsp;As the agency grew with more staff, a new office was constructed in beautiful downtown Paradise. In January 1978, John and Garnett (owners) with their two children, Gene and Janette and Janette’s husband, Richard,&nbsp;Garnett’s cousin, Vernita Scott, along with Henry and Vera Post moved into the new building. The agency motto until 1994, when they sold the business, was “Angel’s Provide Protection”! She&nbsp;continued working as a Tax Accountant in her home and later in Natoma with Angel-Cook&nbsp;Accounting Services after selling the agency.&nbsp;Finally, at the age of 83, she retired and moved to Olathe, KS to be near her daughter and family. Garnett was a lifelong member of the Paradise United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School many years.&nbsp;She was on the Administrative Council keeping the financial records of the church. Served as President of the UMW and held many offices within the church. Garnett and John were both youth group leaders of the United Methodist Youth Fellowship while their children were in Junior High and high school. She was an active Member of the Order of Eastern Star in Natoma, later in Russell and finally in Hays. She&nbsp;and John presided over the Natoma Lodge as Worthy Matron and Worthy Patron in the early 1960’s!&nbsp;Upon arriving in Olathe, she attended the Church of the Resurrection West and attended the Monday Morning Bible Study!&nbsp;The Angel’s were members of the Paradise Pitch Club for over fifty years and the local Bridge Club. They enjoyed traveling abroad to many exciting places including Hawaii, Oberammergau in Germany, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Egypt, Russia, Azores, Portugal, Yugoslavia, Italy and England as well as every state in the union! She is survived by her two children and their spouses, Janette (Richard) Ross of Olathe, Gene (Lynn) Angel of Paradise. Seven grandchildren and their spouses, Michele (Russ) Hess of Cleveland, MO; Jeff (Sara) Hagerman of Olathe; Brian (Brandy) Angel of Paradise; Travis (Natalie) Angel of Indianapolis, IN; Andrea (Dallas) Herreman of Hays; Mason (Chelsea) Angel of Russell; and Ryan Cook of Paradise. Ten great-grandchildren: Trenton (Diana) Frimmel of Emporia; Haley Jo Peterka of Grandview, MO; Cameron, Conner and Kyle Hagerman of Olathe; Beau Angel of Hays; Alice Angel of Indianapolis, IN; Tana, Kaden and&nbsp;Gage Herreman of Hays and one great-great grandson, Ryker Morris. Garnett is also survived by one brother Dr. Vernon (Merilyn) White, DVM of Wichita and a host of nieces and nephews! In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Violet Parsons, 3 brothers Dale, Ivan and Forrest White.&nbsp; A celebration of Garnett's life will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, November 22, 20219, at the Paradise United Methodist Church in Paradise, Kansas, with Pastor Stacy Ellsworth officiating.&nbsp;Viewing will take place from 10 A.M. to service time on Friday.&nbsp;A luncheon will take place at the church immediately following the church service.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Paradise United Methodist Church and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Garnett U. (White) Angel

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574197420102.png">Robert Glen Ulrich, 66 of Garden City, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at his home in Garden City. He was born January 20, 1953 in Phillipsburg, Kansas the son of Glen Earl &amp; Betty Loraine (Van Allen) Ulrich. Robert worked in the oilfield business in Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Nebraska for more than 30 years. He retired in 2019 from Helena Chemical in Garden City. Robert enjoyed NASCAR, NHRA racing, and college sports, especially KU. He loved animals, especially his cats Stubbs and Abby. Survivors include a son Derek Ulrich of Lawrence, Kansas; a sister Rhonda Williams and husband Steve of Baileyville, Kansas; a brother Roger and wife Elsa Ulrich of Wichita, Kansas; Step-father Jim Ham of Rio Hondo, Texas; Step-sisters Karrie Gonzales and Dana Gray both of Wichita, Kansas; a step-brother Craig Ham of Wichita, Kansas; Nieces and Nephews Andrea Moreland and her children Solomon and Evelyn, and Alisha Steinert and her children Tanner Rexwinkle and Addison Steinert; and Uncle Delbert Dickson of Midland, Texas; and several cousins. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Russell, Kansas. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the Finney County Humane Society in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Glen Ulrich

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574194551935.jpeg">Anita M. (Kuhn) Karlin, age 83, of Hays, Kansas died Monday, November 18, 2019.She was born July 10, 1936, in Quinter, Kansas to Paul A. and Josephine (Engel) Kuhn.&nbsp;Anita married Edward J. Karlin on October 26, 1957, in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp;He preceded her in death on June 6, 2016. She was a Registered Nurse at St. Anthony Hospital and Hays Medical Center for 33 years.&nbsp;She grew up in Grainfield, Kansas, was a 1954 graduate of Jumbo High School in rural Gove County, and was a 1957 graduate of St. Anthony School of Nursing.&nbsp;She and her husband lived on a farm north of Catharine, Kansas until moving to Hays in 1995. She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Marie Wade and husband, Don, Dodge City, KS;Lisa Karlin, Hays, KS; Patti Havel and husband, Corey, Leavenworth, KS; four grandchildren, Taylor Wade and wife, Emma; Samuel Culbreath and wife, Heather; Alex Karlin; and Grant Karlin. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Martha Culbreath and her husband, Leroy; and one brother, Richard Kuhn. Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 23, 2019, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 East 13th Street, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with a family rosary being said at 9:30 A.M. The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Hays Medical Center or Masses. Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left by guestbook at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Anita M. (Kuhn) Karlin

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574193087335.jpeg">George William Colburn, age 88, of Stockton, died November 18, 2019 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas with his family at his side. He was born on July 24, 1931, in Rooks County, Kansas to George W. Colburn and Emma (Sander) Colburn. He was a lifetime resident of Rooks County and was committed to his community with a deep interest in the people that was a part of it. George graduated from Stockton High School with the class of 1950. Following his graduation he entered into the United States Marines Corps from 1951 until 1953 and the reserves until his honorable discharge in 1959. He served one year in Korea and earned the Korean Service Medal as well as the United Nations Service Medal. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8873. George married Linda (Lemon) Patterson on February 21, 1976 at the Stockton United Methodist Church becoming a father to the three Patterson children; to this union, Timothy was born. George had also adopted his nephew, Harry Cross when Harry was 10 years old. George farmed, owned the Standard Station, as well as operating the farm fuel delivery business he purchased in 1972. As a young man he worked at numerous jobs, always speaking of them in fond remembrance. Included in these was his experience working with Gerald Colburn at the Colburn Locker. George loved his family, his farm animals, and always had a dog companion at his side. He loved to garden and use his little tractor to work the ground. He was a generous man and a gentle giant, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. George was a member of the Stockton United Methodist Church, he renewed his commitment to Christ on November 15, 2019, with his wife at his side. George is survived by his wife, Linda Colburn of the home in Stockton, KS; children, Harry (Winnelle) Colburn of Downs, KS, Tim (Dawnite) Colburn of Stockton, KS, Curtis Patterson and significant other Kim Knouf of Plainville, KS, Susan Patterson (Randy) Friesen of Lexington, KY, and Brad (Brenda) Patterson of Gainesville, GA; a sister, Vesta Miller of Arvada, CO; and eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Emma Colburn, four sisters, three brothers, and one grandson, Colburn Patterson. George was a hardworking, loving, and dedicated family man. He loved what he did and did what he loved. Although he will be greatly missed, his life, his love, and his legacy will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Isaiah 41:13, God tells us, “I am the Lord your God, who holds your right hand, and I tell you, ‘Don’t be afraid, I will help you.’” A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Stockton starting at 11:00 AM. A book signing will be held at Plumer Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton on Friday, November 22, 2019 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Stockton United Methodist Church or the Rooks County Health Center and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Homes at 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.

George William Colburn

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574182830272.png">Barbara A. Mick, 84, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019.&nbsp;She was born July 26, 1935 in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Susanna (Winkel) Arens. She was a retired bookkeeper and artist. Mrs. Mick is preceded in death by her husband, Ardwin in 2011 and siblings, Mary Schmidt, Bill Arens and Tracey Arens. She is survived by her children:&nbsp;Perry J. Mick and wife, Elisabeth, of Newberg, OR, Dianne L. Toplikar and husband, John, of Olathe, Damon M. Mick of Hinesville, GA., Eric S. Mick of Russell, three grandchildren, and siblings, Marjorie Eilert of Topeka, Pat Tridle of Shawnee, Sue Valle of Topeka, Carol Stratton of Dallas, TX., and Larry Arens of Malolos, Philippines. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Boniface Catholic Church, Tipton, Ks.&nbsp;Vigil/Rosary service will be Friday, November 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to Tipton High School Alumni Association or Sisters of St. Joseph, Concordia, in care of Domoney Funeral Home, PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437

Barbara A. Mick

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574182731654.jpeg">Bernard Leo Corcoran, 80, passed away on November 18, 2019 at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS. Bernard was born on January 12, 1939 to William and Helen (Traxler) Corcoran in Oberlin, KS and was raised on the family farm southwest of Oberlin. Bernard was a farmer and a rancher, and he really enjoyed wood working, hunting, and his horses. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin. On July 5, 1969 he married Marlena Elling and together they had four children; Chris, Sharon, Brian, and Becky. Bernard is survived by his sons: Chris and wife Janice Corcoran of Fort Collins, CO and Brian Corcoran of Hays, KS; daughters: Sharon Corcoran of Goodland, KS and Becky and husband Justin Graham of Norton, KS; brothers: Raymond Corcoran of Oberlin, KS, Robert Corcoran of Pittsburg, PA, and Paul Corcoran of Oberlin, KS; sister: Frances Nothdruft of Gillette, WY; also surviving are 4 granddaughters, a great grandson, and many nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Bruce Corcoran and Don Corcoran and sister, Barbara Mitchell. Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Bernard-L-Corcoran?obId=9027591#/celebrationWall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for service details.

Bernard Leo Corcoran

Larry Arnold Shepard, 78, Lenora, Kansas passed away at the Norton Andbe Home on Monday, November 11th, 2019. Larry was born on August 22nd, 1941 in Jerome, Idaho, son of Lewis “Barney” and Nelda Shepard. &nbsp; Larry married Shirley Bruning on June 2nd, 1961 at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Logan, Kansas. &nbsp; Larry is survived by his wife, Shirley of Lenora, KS; three sons: Gary Shepard of Lenora, KS, Paul Shepard of Concordia, KS &amp; Jim Shepard of Cave Creek, AZ; 6 grandchildren; 2 step grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and 2 brothers, Steve Shepard of Quinter, KS and Kenny Shepard of Penokee, KS. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 23rd, 2019 in the Lenora United Parish Church, Lenora, KS, with Reverend Blair Kirkpatrick officiating.&nbsp;Inurnment will follow in the St. Peter's Cemetery, Phillips County, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lenora United Parish Church or Hospice Services, Inc. Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp;67661, is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;Online condolences:&nbsp;www.olliffboeve.com.

Larry Arnold Shepard

Irvin Duane Miller, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas. Services are pending at this time.&nbsp;An obituary is pending with Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas.

Irvin Duane Miller

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574197360048.jpeg">Rebecca “Becky” Wornkey, 67, passed away Nov. 18, 2019, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born Aug. 1, 1952, in Hoisington, the daughter of Gilbert J. and Joyce M. (Burkhart) Sander. Becky married Steven Ray Wornkey Sept. 5, 1975, in Great Bend. He survives. Becky, a lifetime resident of Barton County, was currently a homemaker, retiring from Holiday Inn, Great Bend, as the sales and catering manager, and previously worked as a hostess at Kiowa Kitchen. She was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed Bingo, casinos and music. Survivors include, husband, Steven Ray Wornkey, Sr. of the home; four sons, Shawn Wornkey and husband Mitch of Raleigh, N.C., Steven Ray Wornkey, Jr. of Great Bend, Alan Lee Wornkey and wife Sheri of Great Bend and Chad Dale Wornkey of Great Bend; four sisters, Sharon Fox of Manchester, Mo., Debbie Shank of Hays, Shirley Tomlin of Great Bend and Connie Sander of Black Hawk, Colo; four grandchildren, Blake Stevens Wornkey, Dylan Dakota Wornkey, Heaven Marie Wornkey and Nicholas Ray Wornkey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert J. and Joyce M. Sander; one son, Darren Robert Wornkey; one brother, James Sander; and by one sister, Patricia Michael. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at First Assembly of God, Great Bend, with Pastor Don Paden presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 22, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to the Rebecca Sue Wornkey Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rebecca 'Becky' Wornkey

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574123455345.jpeg">1956 – 2019 Michael or Mike, as he was known by family and friends, was born September 30, 1956, to Carl H. J. and Rita (Pianalto) Antholz. The 4th of 12 children, he grew up on a farm just west of McDonald. Growing up he participated in 4-H, high school sports:&nbsp;basketball, track and most important football. He also found FFA to be an important activity to him. Mike graduated from McDonald High School in 1973 and then attended Northwest Kansas Vo-Tech in Goodland for auto mechanics. Following school he worked a number of jobs while still living in McDonald including farming, driving school bus, working as an electrician's assistant and also working at a feedlot. On October 14, 1978, he married Margyre Sue Sanders. On August 18, 1981, he became the proud father of Bridgette Desiree, daughter and only child born to the union. In 1982, the family moved to St Francis while Mike was still working for the feedlot. In 1983, he began a 30 year career as a heavy equipment operator for the Cheyenne County Road and Bridge Department ending in 2013. During this time he also served as and EMT for the Cheyenne County EMS for over 10 years. Things Mike enjoyed included beekeeping, hunting and fishing with family and friends, refereeing basketball with his brother Eric and he was a member of the McDonald Lions Club. In more recent years he was very active in Knights of Columbus:&nbsp;he was the local Grand Knight, District Deputy, a 4th Degree Knight and member of the honor guard and in 2007 received the prestigious award of State Knight of the Year. He was also active in the Catholic Church serving on the church council, as Eucharistic Minister, greeter and more. Football was always a love of Mike's even when he was no longer able to play. He organized the St Francis Fantasy Football League or SFFFL where he served as commissioner for over 20 years and, until his recent illness, never missed an NFL game. (When Bridgette's close friend Holly had her daughter Jordyn in December of 2003, the 2 of them became very close...she called him Grandpa Mike and she was his only granddaughter. They spent many a day together when she was young...watching football together, eating out together, took her for rides in the car, birthday parties and more. He even waited to leave this earthly world until she was there with him.) Mike passed away on November 14, 2019 at age 63, at University Hospital in Aurora, Colorado, following a long battle with his health. &nbsp;He is survived by wife, Margyre; daughter, Bridgette; brother-in-law Francis (Phyllis) Sanders Jr.; sister-in-law Janice (Larry) Cyphers; sister-in-law Babs Antholz; brother Eric (Melody) Antholz; Sisters: Cecilia (Ben) Rasmussen; Kathy (Curt) Russell; Sylvia (Dave) Hubbard; Ann Parcel; Barb (Rod) Murphy; Mary (Leon) Volk; Lisa (Mark) Mertens; Joan (Phil) Grace and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is preceded in death by parents Carl and Rita Antholz; brother Herman; sister Susan; and brother-in-law Duane Parcel. A Memorial Mass for Mike will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 10:30 AM CT at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bird City with Fr. Joseph Asirvatham and Fr. Carlos Ruiz officiating.&nbsp;Private family inurnment will be held in the St. Francis Cemetery, St. Francis, KS. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM CT with a Vigil and Rosary service to begin at 7:00 PM CT at the Church in Bird City. Memorials may be designated to the Mike Antholz Memorial Fund 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 www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com. Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.

Michael Charles Antholz

Phyllis Jeanne Clark, 70, passed away on November 16, 2019 at the Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas. She was born on April 21, 1949 in WaKeeney, Kansas the daughter of Robert and Juanita (Blocksome) Haflinger. Phyllis was a Medical Technician. She was a member of the United Methodist Women of Utica. She married Karey Q. Clark on Saturday, March 8, 1996, in Aikin, South Carolina. He survives. Other survivors include: her daughter, Chelsea and husband, Devin Barber of Levant, Kansas; and 3 grandchildren, Zachary Forphal, Taylor Cumbee, and Blake Longford-Cumbee. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Memorial contributions may be given to the ASPCA.

Phyllis Jeanne Clark

<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6766460_fbs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6766460_fbs.jpg" width="200" height="200"></a>Vallene M. Immenschuh, 77, passed away November 15, 2019 at The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.﻿ She was born February 14, 1942 in Great Bend, KS, the daughter of Louis J. and Meta A. Rankin Oetken.&nbsp;A longtime area resident, except for living in California from 1961 to 1983, she was co-owner of the Pelican Press. She was a member of the Peace Lutheran Church and the ladies church group, both of Albert, KS.&nbsp;She enjoyed living in the country, gardening, reading, traveling and she especially enjoyed the wildlife. On June 3, 1961, she married Carl Dean Immenschuh in Albert, Kansas.&nbsp;He died October 22, 2011. Survivors include: two daughters, Lori (William) Rountree, Hutchinson, KS, Lani (Brian Fisher) Immenschuh, Melbourne, FL; brother, Gerald (Karen) Oetken, Larned, KS; sister, Rita Gagelman, Albert, KS; three grandchildren, Jason Hardin, Hutchinson, KS, Kelley Arter, Tacoma, WA, Zack Arter, Manhattan, KS; three great grandchildren, Jayden Hardin (Nicole Main, McKenna Hardin and Remmi Hardin. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2019, at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, KS, with pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2019, with family present from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Peace Lutheran Cemetery, Albert, KS. Memorials may be given to the Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, The University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus or Pawnee County Humane Society, both of Larned, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Vallene M. Immenschuh

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574094740672.jpeg">Merle Dean Foos, 84, passed away November 16, 2019 at the Lane County Hospital. Merle was born September 4, 1935 at LaCrosse, Kansas to Herbert and Martha Helen (Filbert) Foos. They lived on a farm 8 ½ miles NE of Bazine. When Merle was five years old they moved to Lane County, four miles north and four miles east of Dighton. Their house burned in 1943 and was replaced by a house they moved to the farm, then in 1950 they built a house in Dighton.Merle attended Iron Bridge Country School for a year and then Alamota School for several years. Upon completing 8th grade from Dighton Grade School he attended Lane County High School and graduated in 1953. In 1954 he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Korea where he was stationed in Pusan and Seoul. He spent five months at the 38th Parallel guarding it because there were still snipers around. Upon returning to the United States in February 1956 he owned and managed Merle’s Standard Station in Dighton for nine years. On February 11, 1967, he married Janis Kay Estes. He worked for Dighton Grain and Pendennis elevators and Mumma Feed Lot. In the late 1970’s he took over the farming and cattle operations from his dad and his father-in-law Banks Estes. He continued farming and ranching until 2018 when he retired. He was a member of the First Christian Church where he served many years as trustee and deacon. He also served on the Dighton COOP Elevator board. Merle was a hard worker and an excellent farmer (a trait inherited from his Volga German heritage). He was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor and took great pleasure in his family and especially his two grandchildren. Merle is survived by his wife, Janis, of the home; two sons Mark Taylor and wife Stacey (Minneman) of Dighton and Jeffrey Dean of Hutchinson; grandchildren Regan Taylor Foos and Dylan Douglas Foos; a brother Harley and wife Dee Foos and a sister Patty and husband Don Bartlett all of Wichita. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Merle was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother Virgil Dean. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Thursday at First Christian Church in Dighton with Rev Aerii Smith officiating. Burial will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery with military rites by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard and American Legion Post # 190 Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to First Christian Church, St Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Merle Dean Foos

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574100396392.jpeg">September 30, 1956 ~ November 14, 2019 An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home. Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/notices/Michael-Antholz" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for service details.

Michael C. Antholz

Loretta June Mentlick, 74, of Colby, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her home. She was born August 4, 1945, in Tacoma, WA, to Elmer and Minne Boxberger. Loretta graduated from Russel High School and attended Colby Community College. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband James Mentlick and son Doug Allen Goodheart. She is survived by her son Travis (Velma) Goodheart; step-children, Lesa Beamer and Stacy Mentlick; siblings, Gladys Standley, Ronald Boxberger and Donald Boxberger; two grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Cremation was chosen. Burial will take place in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Heartland Christian School, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Loretta June Mentlick

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574087033307.jpeg"> Roland (Sammy) Maurice Froetschner, 91 passed away November 16, 2019 at Country Living of Larned, Memory Care. Born October 22, 1928 in Larned; the son of Roy William Sr. and Mary Stauffer Froetschner.&nbsp;A lifetime area resident; he was a farmer/stockman for Broken Bar F farms.He was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church, American Legion, was a Garfield COOP Board Member, Pawnee County Extension council member, ASCS board member, was a Friend of 4-H award recipient and was a very active church member.On November 26, 1960 he married Janice D. Seeman.&nbsp;She survives. Other survivors include; two sisters; Cordelia (Richard) Overfield Omaha, Nebraska and Donna (Norman) Christensen, Garden City; three sister-in-laws, Lorene Froetschner, Helen Froetschner, both of Larned and Maggie Froetschner, Salina; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by; his son, Aaron Matthew Froetschner; seven brothers, Donald, Marion, Roy Jr., Glenn, Robert, Wayne and Kyrle Froetschner; two sisters, Marvel Field and Wilma Froetschner; three sister-in-laws, Karen Froetschner, Neva Froetschner, Georgie Froetschner; and a brother-in-law, Loys Field. Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Larned United Methodist Church with Pastor Tricia North presiding.&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas. Memorials may be given to the Larned United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550

Roland (Sammy) Maurice Froetschner

<a href="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6764939_fbs.jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.hayspost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/6764939_fbs.jpg" width="200" height="200"></a>Helen M. Stos, 95, died November 14, 2019, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born January 26, 1924, the daughter of Antone and Eleanor (Mauler) Budig. On May 18, 1943, she married Leonard Valentine Stos in Great Bend, Kansas. Helen was a farmer’s wife, helping on the family farm alongside her husband until his death on March 15, 2001. She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was skilled in woodworking, building closets for her home, and refinishing wood furniture. She loved all types of crafts, she could crochet, sew, decoupage, and needlepoint on plastic canvas. She was also an excellent baker, making many wedding cakes and birthday cakes. Helen also had a passion for raising white German shepherds and black toy poodles. Survivors include her five children; Leonard “Butch” Stos and wife Kim of Otis, Karolyn Schaffer and husband Charles of La Crosse, Debra Stos of Newton, Randy Stos and wife Heather of Hoisington, and Tim Stos and wife Lynnette of Olmitz; four siblings, Katherine McGrath of Pleasanthill, California, Lenora Hutton of Derby, Bernard “Barney” Budig of Antcock, California, and Beatrice Axman of Olmitz; 7 grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 6 step great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers, Arthur, Richard, and Eugene Budig, and sisters, Irene Sanders and Esther Saling. Friends may call 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Sunday, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, with Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 18, 2019, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Catholic Cemetery, Olmitz. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Ann’s Catholic Church or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Helen M. Stos

Jack Holmes, 87, of Russell, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell. Jack was born October 26, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas. He was the only child of Earl and Anna (Singer) Holmes. At the age of 6, Jack and his parents moved to Russell. He graduated from Russell High School 1950. Jack was united in marriage to Elaine Covington November 1, 1953 in Phillips, Texas. This union was blessed with three children; Tami, Julie and Tim. They made their home in Sterling, Colorado; Cambridge, Nebraska; Farmington, New Mexico; Pratt, Kansas; and returned to Russell in 1974. Jack was an Oil Pumper for Getty Oil for over 35 years. After Chevron Texaco purchased the company, he remained working for three more years before retiring in 1987. He was an active member of the Calvary Chapel, Assembly of God Church. Surviving family include his beloved wife of 66 years, Elaine of the home, Tami (David) Hoffman of Golden, Colorado and Son, Tim Holmes of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren Julie King, Denver, Colorado, Jenny (Joel) Maxwell, Arvada, Colorado, Justin (Maggie) Hoffman, Arvada, Colorado, Lauren (Alex) Lievestro, San Diego, California; five great-grandchildren Elise and Ava King, Sherman Oaks, California and Zadie, Zyla and Zaxton Maxwell, Arvada, Colorado. Jack was proceded in death by his parents Earl and Anna Holmes and their daughter Julia Elaine Holmes. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date. A Memorial has been established with Hoffman Family Foundation benefiting Rays of Grace Primary School in Kirugu, Uganda Africa. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 610 N. Maple, Russell, Kansas 67665 who is facilitating these arrangements.

Jack Holmes

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574373196564.jpeg">Claudia Waller, 86, of Ellis, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November, 16, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society - Hays.&nbsp; Arrangements and a complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel and Monuments, 400 East 17th Ellis, Kansas.

Claudia Waller

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574086434295.jpeg"> Delores Marie Deines, age 90, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital Long-Term Care in WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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