<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1575037420981.jpeg">Paul Dean Wasko of Hanston, Kansas passed away November 26, 2019 at the Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore at 57 years old. Paul was born July 16th 1962 in Wichita to parents Richard Dean and Sonja Marie (Fagen) Wasko. He graduated from Hanston High School in 1981. After high school, Paul attended Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1985. On January 21, 1989, he was united in marriage to Judy Ravenstein at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jetmore, Kansas. Paul was openly proud of their daughters, Cassie, Rachel and Sara. Paul was a lifetime area resident and spent his life farming and ranching. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. Paul was a thirty plus year member of the Hodgeman County Farm Bureau where he served in many capacities at the local and state level. He was honored to be the receipt of the Farm Bureau Farm Family Of The Year Award in 2008. He thoroughly enjoyed helping with the Hodgeman County Fair Pedal Pull and looked forward to cheering on the kids every year. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Judy Wasko, Hanston; his parents, Richard and Sonja Wasko, Hanston; three daughters, Cassandra (Jake) Miller, Culbertson, NE, Rachel (Drew) Reida, Wichita, Sara (Zach Hendrixson) Wasko, Jetmore; brother, Kurt (Kim) Wasko, Winfield; two sisters, Ronna (George) Schmidt, Tribune, Donna (Chad) Kirk, Minneola; two grandchildren, Jaax Reida and Cora Miller as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2019 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Hanston. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the church with Father John Forkuoh presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Hanston Cemetery, Hanston.Memorials may be given to Hodgeman County Farm Bureau Scholarship Fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithfuneralhome.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.beckwithfuneralhome.com</a>.

Paul Dean Wasko

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574889321402.jpeg">David Hook, age 59, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. He was born June 10, 1960 in Freeport, Illinois to Wallace Reed and Joyce Annette (Wilkerson) Hook. On July 16, 1983 he married Janell (Phillips). Dave was the Manager for Western Metal Company in Hays for the past 21 years and prior to that had worked for Western Metal Company in Louisburg, Kansas. Dave was a lifetime member of the Sons of the VFW, a member of Ellis Golf Club where he was very active in the Men’s Association. Dave enjoyed hunting, casino trips and being with family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Janell of Hays; a son, Daniel Hook and wife Nicole; two daughters, Sammy Hook and Randi Hook and fiancé&nbsp;Chelsey Wessel all of Ellis; a brother, Jim Hook of Cleveland, MO; three sisters, Sharon Feden and husband Vince of Overland Park, KS, Sue Stice and husband Jim of Benson, AZ and Becky Stewart and husband Bill of Overland Park, KS as well as six grandchildren, Keiara, Logan and Keila Hook, Elizabeth, Madison and Isabella Deutscher. He was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Doana Hook. A celebration of Life gathering will be held at the Hays VFW Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 2 PM - 4 PM. Private family inurnment will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Golf Club Men’s Association. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a> Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

David Hook

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574884295589.jpeg">Darlene Dorothy Borger, 82, passed away November 26, 2019 at Hodgeman County Long Term Care Center, Jetmore. She was born August 25, 1937 in Beeler, the daughter of Forrest and Dorothy Fern Slaughter Edwards.&nbsp;A longtime area resident, she was a bookkeeper for Terry’s L.P. Gas.She was of the Christian faith and was a member of ESA.&nbsp;She loved to bowl, garden, quilt and help with the cattle on the farm. On May 7, 1955 she married Terry G. Borger in Ness City.&nbsp;He died January 8, 2010.Survivors include: two sons, Eldon (Debra) Borger and Dale (Vonda) Borger, both of Jetmore; nine grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Norval Wheeloch and two sisters, Helen Bonds and Beverly Williams. Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday, November 30, 2019 at United Presbyterian Church, Jetmore, with Pastor Rod McMillan presiding.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore.&nbsp;Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore. Memorials may be given to City of Jetmore Christmas Lights in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Darlene Dorothy Borger

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574877529572.jpeg">Anna Alvena (Hagerman) Harms, age 95, of WaKeeney, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp; She was born March 28, 1924, in Pawnee County, Kansas, to Walter and Anna (Folkerts) Hagerman.Anna grew up on the family farm; she was proud to be a farmgirl.&nbsp;She graduated from Rozel High School.&nbsp;On September 12, 1948, she was united in marriage to Harry Harms in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;They enjoyed 55 years of marriage, until Harry’s death in October of 2003.&nbsp;Anna enjoyed the companionship of Jack Hardesty, who was by her side for nearly 9 years, until his passing.&nbsp; A proud homemaker, farmgirl at heart, and fun loving dancer, Anna could be found doing anything from making and fixing clothing, to canning food for family and friends, to tending her garden (especially her roses, or just having a great time on the dance floor at local events.&nbsp;She enjoyed her cards, especially pitch and pinochle, and was very active in church and Sunday school. Those left to mourn her passing are her children, Kenneth W. (Mary) Harms, of Shawnee, Kansas, and Elaine Conness, of WaKeeney; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Matt) Ramage of Atchison, Kansas, Christopher (Greta) Harms of Kansas City, Missouri, Ian Conness and Sean Conness, both of WaKeeney; five great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry; her special companion, Jack; son-in-law, Robert R. Conness, Jr.; siblings, Velma Smith, Emma Marlett, and Louis “Bud” Hagerman; and several nieces and nephews. Family Hosted memorial services will take place at 10 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Grace Lutheran Church with Reverend Nicholas Martinez as officiant.&nbsp;Private graveside inurnment will take place at Larned Cemetery. There will be no visitation, as cremation was chosen.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, LTC or Alzheimer’s Association of the Great Plains (<a href="http://www.alz.org/cwkansas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.alz.org/cwkansas</a>).&nbsp;Donations to the memorial may be made online or sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336, North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp;67672. Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Anna Alvena (Hagerman) Harms

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574866969219.jpeg">SMITH CENTER – Catherine "Katy" Gripp, age 93, passed away at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, KS on Monday, November 25, 2019. An obituary is pending is Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary. Click <a href="https://www.simmons-rentschler.com/obituaries/Catherine-Katy-Gripp?obId=9214432#/celebrationWall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> for service details.

Catherine 'Katy' Gripp

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574785757519.jpeg">Martha F. Sessin, 93, Hays, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at HaysMed. She was born November 29, 1925, on the family farm west of Hays, the daughter of Frank and Martha (Ploutz) Fogle.&nbsp;In October of 1964, she married Fred Sessin, Jr., and they celebrated 39 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 17, 2003.&nbsp;She was a hardworking farmer and farmwife and longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church.&nbsp;She enjoyed flower gardening, doing puzzles, and was very determined and faithful. Survivors include a son; Curt Sessin and wife Mary of Casper, WY, a daughter; Martha “Marty” Kennedy and husband David of Larned, a daughter-in-law; Karen Sessin of Los Angeles, CA, two granddaughters; Amber Hilton and fiance Andy McLain and Kaitlin Loberg, two grandsons; Cody Loberg and Billy Wahl, five great grandchildren; Hailie, Kailie, Danton, Mary, and Hunter, and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; Fred, a son; Kirk Sessin, and a sister; Bertha Fogle. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until service time at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Martha may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Martha F. Sessin

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574793350339.png">Donald Sidney Jackson, beloved son of Granville and Maxine (Gustafson) Jackson, was born on July 23, 1948 in Long Beach, California, and peacefully passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton with his loving wife by his side, November 24, 2019, at the age of 71. Don grew up in California and graduated from Artesia High School. He also attended Tech School and received his degree for Carpentry. Don lived several places in California before moving to Kansas in 1994. On August 13, 1977, Don married the love of his life, Kandis Delimont in Long Island, Kansas. They lived in Tescott, Kansas; Evans, Colorado, and Greeley, Colorado before making their home in Norton, Kansas. Don had his own business as a carpenter, but also worked as a maintenance man for Valley Hope and assisted Dale Carlson at the First United Methodist Church in Norton. Don was a member of the Victory Christian Fellowship in Greeley, Colorado where he was a head usher. He enjoyed deer and pheasant hunting, his carpentry work, adding to his collection of pepsi-cola products, playing wahoo, pitch, and pinochle, and looking at antique cars. Don had a big heart and loved to help others. His greatest love was spending time with his friends and family, especially when it involved the farm or lake. Survivors include: his loving wife, Kandis of Norton; three children, James, and daughter-in-law, Sandra Jackson, Abilene, KS; Denah Young, and fiancé, Michael Jensen, Lincoln, KS; Jason, and wife, Melinda Jackson, Evergreen, CO; four brothers, David Jackson, Sparkman, AR; Thomas, and wife, Crystal Jackson, Kerrville, TX; Kelly, and wife, Barb Jackson; Livingston, TX; Stan, and wife, Liz Jackson, , AZ; one sister, Carolyn, and husband, Randy Willis, , FL; one brother-in-law, Jeffry, and wife, Melissa Delimont, Norton, KS; four sisters-in-law, Pamela, and husband, Rick Keenan, Norton, KS; Pennie, and husband, Terry Laughlin, Norton, KS; Shelli Stanley, Millersburg, OH; Abi Delimont, Norton, KS; 10 grandchildren, Abbagail, Sidney, R.C., Roxy, Amber, Penelope, and husband, Steven, Tiffany, Chase, Brooke, and Kevan; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; numerous other relatives and friends. Don was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Maynard and Irene Delimont; sister-in-law, Melba Jackson; brother-in-law, Ronald Delimont; two grandchildren, Logan and Krystle; one great-grandchild. VISITATION – Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Enfield Funeral Home in Norton.CELEBRATION OF LIFE – Friday, December 6, 2019 – 10:30 A.M.PLACE – First United Methodist Church – Norton, KansasINURNMENT – Long Island Cemetery – Long Island, KansasMEMORIALS – Memorials can be made to Enfield Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses

Donald Sidney Jackson

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574720185906.jpeg">Doris J. West, 98, passed away November 25, 2019, at Park West Plaza, Wichita. She was born on March 14, 1921, in Great Bend to Kirby Evers &amp; Lillie (Essmiller) Evers. Receiving her education in Great Bend, graduating with the Class of 1939. Doris met and later married Harvey West on April 17, 1940. Doris worked as a farm wife and homemaker. Together they raised their family of one son, Marty S. West and wife Janis and one daughter, Nancy J. DeFazio and husband Joe, all of Wichita; three grandchildren, Chris West and wife Martha, Amy Kleineschmidt and husband Scott and Gina DeFazio; four great grandchildren, Emma Kleinschmidt, Evan Kleinschmidt, Stella West and Cale West; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Doris enjoyed being surrounded by the love of her family, relatives and friends. She was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church, a Sunday School teacher, Deacon, a Blue Bird Leader, Volunteer E.A.R.S and a lifetime member Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Harvey L. West; and one sister, Ida Clarke. Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Doris J. West

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574715852536.jpeg">H. James “Jim” Brungardt, age 81, of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. He was born January 17, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, to H. F. “Ham” and Regina F. (VonLintel) Brungardt.&nbsp;He married Gladys M. (Kippes) on April 10, 1961, in Victoria,&nbsp;Kansas. He and his wife owned and operated Brungardt’s IGA grocery store in Victoria, Kansas, until they retired in the mid-1990s.&nbsp;He remained very active and continued working as a courier for KPC Labs of Hays for 15 years.&nbsp;The Brungardt family started the hardware and grocery store in the late 1890s and served the Victoria community for four generations.&nbsp; He was a 1955 graduate of Victoria High School, attended Rockhurst College in Kanas City, and was a graduate of Fort Hays State College.&nbsp;He served in the Kansas Air National Guard for three years, and was a member of the Butterfield Antique Car Club for a number of years.&nbsp;He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus and the 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Brungardt, of the home; one son, Chris Brungardt and wife, Bertha, Victoria, KS; one brother, William “Bill” Brungardt and wife, Marcie, Branson, MO; three grandchildren, James Brungardt and wife, Erin, Hays, KS; Janae Tidwell and husband, Alex, Hays, KS; Janessa Schuetz and husband, Tommy, Hays, KS; six great grandchildren, Kendall, Trey, Myla Brungardt; Makson and Shae Tidwell; Lawson Schuetz. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Joyce Ann Brungardt. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, November 30, 2019, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas, with military honors by the Victoria V.F.W. Post No. 1751.&nbsp;A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. A vigil service with the Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;The 4th Degree&nbsp;Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday at the church. Visitation is from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas, and from 10:00 to 10:45 A.M. Saturday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. The family suggests memorial to The Basilica of St. Fidelis. &nbsp;&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via email 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;

H. James 'Jim' Brungardt

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574710562535.jpeg">Tex passed away on November 19th, 2019, at Valley Baptist Hospital in Harlingen Texas at the age of 86. He was born April 3rd, 1933, on a farm 4 miles west of Glade, KS to Ernest and Anna Shaw. His Family moved to the Selden area in 1935 and he spent the majority of his life and raised his family in the area. He married Charlene Marie Gibson on July 30, 1955, in Clayton, NewMexico. They farmed and ranched in the area until their retirement in 1988. They continued to live in the Selden area part time in retirement and enjoyed many adventures and activities during their 64 years of marriage. Typically spending the winter in South Texas and the summer in Wyoming. Tex was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed snowmobiling, riding his Honda Trike, traveling and spending time with family and friends. He had a very diverse group of friends and was always up for an adventure. He was preceded in death by his parents Ernest and Anna, a twin brother Rex and a younger sister Jerrie Joyce. He is survived by his wife Charlene of the home; 4 children: Randy and Adeana Shaw of Springfield, CO; Danny and Miriam Shaw of Selden, KS; Doug and Jill Shaw of Ellis, KS and Lisa and Lance Stoll of Selden, KS. A sister Doris Jean Oliver of Rexford, KS. 13 Grandkids and 19 Great Grandkids . It was his wish not to have a typical funeral; instead the family will be having a private graveside service and celebration of life party in the spring of 2020. Details to follow.&nbsp;

Jarrold 'Tex' Shaw

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574707676492.png">Mary Annabelle Hunziker, 92, passed away Monday, November 25, 2019 at her home in Phillipsburg, KS. Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Mary Annabelle Hunziker

Eugene Leonard Kleidosty died Saturday, November 23, 2019, at the Good Samaritan nursing home in Atwood, Kansas. He was born November 6, 1926, at the George Jr. Sattler farmstead, five miles northwest of Herndon, Kansas, the son of Mike and Carrie (Sattler) Kleidosty. He attended the Stoney School, first through fourth grades and then went to St. Mary’s School in Herndon, fifth through eighth grades. After eighth grade, Eugene, or Gener as he was fondly called by all his nieces and nephews, moved with his parents to the original John Kleidosty farm, which his parents had bought. Gene was a lifelong farmer and handyman. He raised wheat, alfalfa, hay and Hereford cattle. He retired from farming in 1982. He loved to garden and was known for raising large watermelons and cantaloupes. On October 4, 2008, Gene made the decision to move to town. He could no longer take care of the farm. Gene began making coffee in the mornings at a gathering place for the citizens of Herndon. He also enjoyed making bird houses and bird feeding stations for anyone who wanted them. He loved playing cards with his family, especially sheeps head and pitch. He even learned to play train dominoes. Gene is survived by his sister Eileen Portschy, of Herndon and nieces and nephews, Rita (Greg) Marintzer, Cheri Kastens and Dean (Deb) Portschy, all of Herndon, Joyce (Jim) Rich, of Arden, NC, Patsy Marintzer (Phil Timm) of Idalia, CO, Dianne Halam and Mike Halam, of California. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mike and Carrie Kleidosty; sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma and Doug Bobinmyer and Helen and Joe Halam; brother-in-law Virgil Pete Portschy; niece Carol Kompus and nephew Doug Bobinmyer. Rosary will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, December 2, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Herndon followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will be at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Herndon. Memorials are suggested to St. Mary’s Catholic Church or the Atwood Good Samaritan, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Eugene Leonard Kleidosty

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574707309712.jpeg">Randy Lee Schmidt, 67, of Wilson, Kansas passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Ellsworth County Medical Center, as the result of his long fight and battle with cancer for 19 years. Randy was born in Ellsworth, Kansas to Alvin and Ilene Schmidt on August 3, 1952. On March 18, 1983 he was united in marriage to Delores Heard. To this union two children were born: a son, Lee and a daughter, Ashley. Randy attended school in Dorrance and Wilson, graduating from Wilson High School with the class of 1970. After graduation, he went to work for two years for Dreiling Construction. In 1972 he enlisted in the Army and was stationed at Fort Riley. He was in the Army for 3 years as part of the Big Red 1, attaining the rank of Sargent. Randy was a machinist at Caschco for 43 years and seldom missed a day until he retired on October 11, 2019. Randy was an active member of American Legion Post 262, Sons of the American Legion, and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wilson. Randy dearly loved his family. He stated that Delores and Lee were his rocks and Ashley was his angel. Randy is survived by his wife of 36 years, Delores; daughter, Ashley of Wilson; son, Lee (Kiley Demel) of Wilson; his beloved dog, Sophie Jo; brother, Robert Schmidt (Julie) of Beloit, Kansas; sister, Cindy Heinze (Steve) of Wilson; aunts, Patricia Dinkel and Joann Betts; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, several aunts and uncles, a great-niece, and a grand-dog, Sally Jane. A Memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2819 Avenue F, Wilson, Kansas. Inurnment will follow in the Wilson City Cemetery, weather permitting. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with a prayer service at 7:00PM at the funeral home in Wilson. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to American Legion Post 262 or the Sons of the American Legion and may be sent in care Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67640. Condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Randy Lee Schmidt

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574707611161.jpeg">Hubert Ray Kraft, 86, passed away on November 22, 2019 at the Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. He was born on November 11, 1933 in Trego County, Kansas the son of Jacob and Eva (Eichman) Kraft. He worked for Siebert Sand, Ness County Road and Bridge and he drove a truck for Sekaveks and in the oil field. Hubert was a United States Navy Veteran, having served during the Korean War and a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Ness City. On Friday, November 21, 1958 he married Shirley Leterle in Guyman, Oklahoma. Survivors include wife of 61 years, Shirley Kraft; sons, Larry Kraft and his wife, Donna, of Ness City, Bill Kraft and his wife, Glenda, of Derby, Ray Kraft and his friend, Mary Worth, of Antonino; brother, Delvin Kraft and his wife, Vivian, of Ransom; sister, Helen Wagner of Ness City; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his three brothers, Infant Reinhold, Herman, Reinhold, J., and Paul Kraft; and his two sisters, Betty Birzer and Darlene Cody. Memorial service and inurnment are pending and will be announced later. Please check back for complete service details. Memorial contributions may be given to the Fort Dodge Soldiers Home.

Hubert Ray Kraft

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574704037072.png">Agnes Helen Kindler, 95, of Hoisington, Kansas, and former Russell, Lakewood (CA, and Esbon, Kansas resident died on Friday, November 22, 2019, at the Country Place Senior Living Center in Hoisington, Kansas. Agnes was born on March 30, 1924, in Esbon, Kansas, on the family farm, the daughter of Samuel and Gertrude (Blattner) Mizner.&nbsp;She grew up in Esbon, helping her family work on the farm and graduated from Esbon High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gail J. Kindler on May 28, 1943, in Mankato, Kansas.&nbsp;Gail preceded her in death on September 12, 2009.&nbsp;She worked as a teacher in the Esbon area, teaching first through 8th grade in the country school.&nbsp;While in Lakewood she worked for, and retired from, the American Optical Company.&nbsp;She and Gail enjoyed big band music and polka dancing.&nbsp;She enjoyed spending time with her family, sharing stories of her years growing up and teaching in Esbon, Kansas. Agnes and Gail never had any children but she is survived by her dear friend Janet Peerman and her 19 nieces and nephews who were her children of the heart and whom she loved dearly. She was preceded by her parents, husband Gail, 1 brother Leo Mizner and 5 sisters Irene Craven, Thelma Lamb, Dorothy Frost, Hazel Frohlich and Gwendolyn Mitchell. A memorial service to celebrate Agnes' life will be held at 11 A.M. on Monday, December 2, 2019, at the Esbon Village Café.&nbsp;Cremation was selected by the family and her ashes will be inurned at the Esbon Cemetery in Esbon, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to the Village Cafe of Esbon, Kansas and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Agnes Helen Kindler

Martha F. Sessin, 93, Hays, died Sunday, November 24, 2019 at HaysMed.&nbsp;Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574624744944.png">Terra Dawn Davis, 44, La Crosse, Kansas, died Friday, November 22, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas. Terra was born March 25, 1975, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas and Sheila (Scheck) Koerner.&nbsp;She was a 10 year resident of La Crosse, Kansas, moving there from Palisade, Nebraska.&nbsp;A 1993 graduate of Great Bend High School, Great Bend, Kansas, she was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Palisade Fire Department, Palisade, Nebraska. On November 9, 1996, she married Heath Davis at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Survivors include:&nbsp;her husband, Heath Davis, La Crosse, Kansas; her son, Tyler Davis, La Crosse, Kansas; her daughter, Skylar Davis, Russell, Kansas; her father and step mother, Thomas “Tom” and Judy Koerner, Hays, Kansas; one brother, Scott Koerner (Vicki, Branson, Missouri; and one sister, Cristee Torres (Jesse, Great Bend, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila (Scheck) Koerner. Visitation will be Monday, November 25, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; Church visitation will be Tuesday, November 26, 2019, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas. Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp;Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas. In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Terra D. Davis Memorial Fund. Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php</a>. Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Terra Dawn Davis

Don E. Anschutz, 68, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Salina Regional Hospital in Salina, Kansas. Don was born on January 18, 1951 to Harold W. and Helen E. (Bender) Anschutz in Russell.&nbsp;He attended school in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1969 and from Kansas State University in 1973. Don married Marlene K. Knoll of Garden City, Kansas in Hays, Kansas, on July 12, 1975.&nbsp;Don and Marlene made their home on their farm north of Russell. &nbsp; Don’s surviving family include his wife of 44 years, Marlene of the home; daughter, Susan Anschutz of Russell, Kansas; son, Andrew Anschutz (Kristin) of Kansas City, Missouri; two grandchildren, Owen Anschutz and Alma Anschutz; and two brothers, Wayne Anschutz of Hoover, Alabama and James Anschutz (Mary Ann) of Midland, Michigan. Don was preceded in death by his parents and brother John Anschutz. Cremation has taken place and the family will be holding private services at a later date.&nbsp;The family requests no flowers or memorials.&nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

Don E. Anschutz

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574690229296.jpeg">Robert I. Fraser, 95, passed away November 23, 2019 at Edwards County Hospital, Kinsley, KS. He was born February 20, 1924 in Hutchinson, the son of Franklin Andrew and Wella Irene Cox Fraser.&nbsp;A longtime area resident, he was an Apartment Manager.&nbsp;He served in the United States Army during World War II and Korea. He was of the Christian faith.&nbsp;He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and the American Bowling Association. On April 11, 1948, he married Norma Eileen Sayre in Larned, KS.&nbsp;She died July 27, 2001.Survivors include: children, Cindy (Drew) Smith, Longview, Washington, Terie (Jerry) Stapleton, Belpre, Mark Fraser, Spring, Texas, Debbie (Jim) Brooks, Larned;&nbsp;grandchildren and great grandchildren, Kristi Bond – Sophie and Esmae Bond, Leawood; Kevin (Pam) Stapleton- Kaden, Koryn, Conner Stapleton, and Abby Towery, Baldwin City; Kara (Sean) Kenyon – Clayton and Katie Dobyns, Sophia and Isabella Kenyon, Belpre; Daniel Fertig - Bryntlie Lawless and Ryan Miller, Kinsley; Brian Smith, Berkeley, California. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Norma Fraser; two brothers, Edward Fraser, and Franklin (Junior) Fraser; and a sister in law, Wilma Fraser. Graveside service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites and Pastor Avery Rutledge presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Memorials may be given to the VFW Post #7271 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Robert I. Fraser

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574690173650.jpeg">Susan L. Stout, 62, passed away November 24, 2019 at Diversicare of Larned. Born November 10, 1957 in Valentine, Nebraska, the daughter of James Lyle Stout Sr. and Rosella Marie Paxton Sydow. A longtime area resident, she was a member of the Saints Mary and Martha Episcopal Church and the Welcome Inn Senior Center, Larned. She worked as a dietary cook for Larned Healthcare Center. Survivors include: mother, Rosella Sydow, Larned; five daughters, Jacqueline (Karl) Ayers, Valentine, Nebraska, Lisa Bigelow, Omaha, Nebraska, Tiffani (Christopher) Johnson, Stillwater, Oklahoma, Meagan (Henry) Garcia, Wichita, Suzi (Trenton) Worthey, Larned; son, Tyler Whitten, Larned; Brother, James “Corky” (Sonja) Stout, Larned; Sister, Donna Decostes (Vance Retzlaff, Chadron, Nebraska; fifteen grandchildren, Preston, Jazmyn, Mae’lisa, Brittnie, Trevar, Victoria, Damien, Aurora, Lyla, Blyss, Zaydenn, Kylee, Sebastian, Lyle, John; one great grandson, Killian.She was preceded in death by: father, James Lyle Stout Sr.; common law husband, James Whitten; and a sister, Anita Lynn Spencer. Memorial service 2:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Father Mark Cowell presiding. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2019 with family present 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Inurnment in Larned Cemetery, Larned. Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.&nbsp;

Susan L. Stout

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574625001660.jpeg">Alcide “Sid” Balthazor, 93, passed away Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. He was born Nov. 28, 1925, in Palco, Kan., to Jeremaniah and Rose (Roberts) Balthazor. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Sid married Janet Roberta Brin on May 28, 1952. She passed away April 17, 2012.He was a teacher, farmer, builder and business owner. There was no job too small or too large for him to tackle. If his family, friends or church asked for help he never said no. He served in active duty in Korea, returning home to finish his education specialist degree at Ft. Hays State University. He was a devout Catholic and devoted family man.Sid is survived by his children, Roxie Miller, of Mesa, Ariz., and Melanie Britegam, John Balthazor and Tracy Balthazor (Sheryl, all of Salina; brother, Keith Balthazor (Jane, of Salina; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 4-6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Rosary service will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Sacred Heart Cathedral with Father Fred Gatschet as celebrant, and Mark Roberti as Deacon and homilist. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary Cemetery with a luncheon following at the church provided by the Ladies' Guild. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Grade School or Sacred Heart Cathedral, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS, 67401.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Alcide 'Sid' Balthazor

Richard V. Verhage, 84, of Beloit,KS (formerly of rural Cawker City (Dispatch, KS, died Friday, November 15, at the Mitchell County Hospital, in Beloit, KS.&nbsp;Richard was born on February 2, 1935 to Martin J. and Marcia L. (Lessenden) Verhage in Jewell County, KS.Richard went through 12th grade in school.&nbsp;He retired&nbsp;as a Road Grader Operator in Jewell County. Richard married Edna Marie and to this union 4 children were born.&nbsp;After Edna passed away,&nbsp;Richard&nbsp;married Marsha (Lynn). Richard loved to cut wood.&nbsp;He also had an interest in horses &amp;&nbsp;loved to mow.&nbsp;Richard mowed the Dispatch Christian Reformed Cemetery and kept it looking nice.Richard was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Verhage in 2010. Richard is survived by his wife: Marsha (Lynn) Verhage of the home; 2 daughters: Matilda (Shawn) Stauffer of Salina, KS; Zoeann (Kevin) Patrick of Marquette, KS; 2 sons: Scott (Anh&nbsp;Vo) Verhage of Windom, MN; Kevin (Stormy) Verhage of Kensington, KS; 2 sisters: Lucille Webber of Hutchinson, KS; Maryann Henderson of Talala, OK; 4 brothers: Carol Verhage of Geneva, NE; Wendell Verhage of Hastings, NE; John Verhage of Oklahoma City, OK; Lloyd Verhage of Manhattan, KS; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/notices/Richard-Verhage">HERE</a> for service details.

Richard V. Verhage

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574623425769.png">Peggy Arlyne Terwilliger, 94, died on Friday, November 22, 2019 at Lane County Hospital in Dighton. She was born on August 24, 1925 at the family farm in rural Gove County the daughter of W.O. &amp; Edna (Gregg) Leighton. Peg attended Prairie View Grade School in Gove County and graduated from Quinter High School in 1943. On February 6, 1944 she was united in marriage to Dwight Terwilliger at Quinter. They lived on the farm at Shields where she was a homemaker. They moved to Dighton in 1975. They enjoyed 49 years together before Dwight passed away on July 25, 1993. She resided at the Diamond View Assisted Living in Dighton from 2006 to 2016. In January 2017 she moved to the Long Term Care at Lane County Hospital. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a lifetime member of Dighton Order Of Eastern Star Chapter 241. Her life revolved around her family who gave her much joy. She is survived by her Son- Lonnie and wife Cheryl Terwilliger of Shields, Daughter- Charyne and husband Roger Bruns of Olathe, Brother- Bob Leighton of Quinter, 4 Grandchildren- Stacy and wife Kami Terwilliger of Dighton, Shawn Terwilliger of Dighton, Tyce and wife Christi Bruns of Olathe and Cybill Jackson of Olathe, 6 Great-Grandchildren- Tara and Thayer Terwilliger, Storey and Tymer Jackson, Grady and Hannah Bruns and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband and 2 Sisters- Billie Flora and Marcheta Cartmill. Graveside Service will be at 1:00 PM Monday at Dighton Memorial Cemetery with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Memorials are suggested to Lane County Hospital or United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call from Noon to 12:45 PM Monday at Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Peggy Arlyne Terwilliger

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574623358542.jpeg">Dorothy Ann (Lorentz) Alstrom was born February 16, 1931 in Herndon, KS to Pete and Anna (Wudke) Lorentz. She passed away November 22, 2019 during a brief stay at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, NE at the age of 88. Dorothy was raised in Herndon with her two brothers and three sisters. She graduated from Herndon High School in 1951. After high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at the grain elevator in Herndon. On December 25, 1953 she was united in marriage to Kieth Alstrom at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Herndon. They started their married life on the farm of Kieth’s parents. To this union twin boys were born; Gary Kieth and Jerry Ray. Dorothy worked at Claar’s Clothing Store for many years. In 1973, the family moved to Oklahoma City where they ran a Kerr-McGee filling station. They moved back to Oberlin in 1975 and she then began working at Anderson’s Farm and Home Center until her retirement. Dorothy was a very classy lady, a good cook and loved to bake. One of her highlights was having family and friends come back every year for opening weekend of pheasant hunting. She especially enjoyed her sister weekends and dancing with Kieth at the Bohemian Hall. Dorothy was also a doll collector. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Oberlin. The greatest joy in her life was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her two sons, Gary Alstrom and Jerry Alstrom and wife Montine; three grandchildren: Casey Alstrom and Missy Uehlin, Nikki Amlong and husband John, and Jessica Luck and husband Mark; eight great grandchildren: Wyatt and Owen Amlong, Allason Alstrom, Corbin, Cyler, Camden and Cailynn Luck and Gavon Uehlin; sisters, Eleanor and husband Eldon Odle and Hazel Rippetoe; plus many nieces, nephews and friends of all ages. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 65 years, Kieth in April 2019; daughter-in-law, Becky Alstrom; sister, Betty and husband Bob Smith; brothers, Marvin Lorentz and Clarence and wife Evelyn Lorentz; brother-in-law, Jim Rippetoe and her in-laws, Don and Nadine Anderson and Max and Jackie Alstrom. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 10:00 am at the Oberlin United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at the Oberlin Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 25 from 1:00 to 7:00 pm with family receiving guest from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dorothy Alstrom Memorial Fund. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Dorothy Ann (Lorentz) Alstrom

<img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574623265802.png">Ella B. Dechant, 94, Hays, died Friday, November 22, 2019 at Via Christi Village. She was born November 21, 1925 on the family farm northeast of Ellis, Kansas one of ten children to Joseph and Agatha (Gaschler) Weber.&nbsp;&nbsp;A 1944 graduate of Ellis High School, on April 16, 1945 she was united in marriage to Alphonse R. Dechant at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp;He preceded her in death on February 24, 1984.&nbsp;Ella was a farm wife, a house wife, worked as a school lunch lady at Felten Middle School for twenty years, and in the craft department at Wal-Mart for over ten years.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was a foster grandparent in the Foster Grandparent Program for thirteen years.&nbsp;Her hobbies included cooking, she loved to cook and was stingy with sharing her homemade recipes, playing cards, she was an avid pinochle player, watching soap operas, making quilts for her family and friends, and traveling.&nbsp;She was a joyful cheerleader for all of her grandchildren’s sporting events, was very faithful and kindhearted, she was easy to love and loved easily, and she loved her large, close-knit family.&nbsp;Many in the community lovingly knew her as “Grandma Ella." Survivors include two sons; Thomas Dechant of Hays and Jeff Dechant and wife Kim of Hays, a sister; Janet Gagnon and husband Wilfred “Chick” of Fairfax, Virginia, six grandchildren; Deanna Rupp and husband Jeff of Hays, Shannon Wylie and husband Will of Lakewood, CO, Tomi Schwandt and husband Jamie of Wichita, Dustin Dechant and partner Laura Dunn of Hays, Jeffrey Dechant of Hays, and Heather Younger and husband Cole of Victoria, twelve great grandchildren; Colten Rupp, Veya Rupp, Allie Rupp, Liam Wylie, Levi Wylie, Ella Schwandt, Jack Schwandt, Cameron Dechant, Damien Dechant, Lexi Younger, Laci Younger, and Levi Younger, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Alphonse, by four brothers; William, Joe, Ralph, and John Weber, and by four sisters; Florence Johnson, Rose Massier, Pauline Wagoner, and Betty Godfrey. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, with Fr. Justin Palmer officiating.&nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street.&nbsp;A parish vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Foster Grandparent Program.&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Ella may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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