Clarence “Lyle” Hartman, 85, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Smith Center.


  Lyle was born December 8, 1934 in rural Smith County, KS, the son of 
Clarence and Ada Belle (Potter)Hartman.&nbsp; On July 21, 1995 he married 
Shirley A. Miller in Smith Center, KS.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and a sister.


  Lyle is survived by his wife Shirley Hartman of Smith Center; six 
children, Tamara (Randy) Gardner of Clinton, MO, Tod (Carol) Hartman of 
Portis, Marci (Pat) Rust of Phillipsburg, Michelle (Mike) LeiVan of 
Osborne, Melanie (Gale) Ewing of Phillipsburg, Kent Levin of Smith 
Center; one brother, Bernard (Vi) Hartman of Phoenix, AZ; fourteen 
grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great 
grandchild.

  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at American Lutheran Church, 415 W. New York
 St., Smith Center, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 with
 family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to Hospice Services or American Lutheran Church and can be sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Clarence “Lyle” Hartman, 85, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Smith Center.
 Lyle was born December 8, 1934 in rural Smith County, KS, the son of 
Clarence and Ada Belle (Potter)Hartman.&nbsp; On July 21, 1995 he married 
Shirley A. Miller in Smith Center, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and a sister.
 Lyle is survived by his wife Shirley Hartman of Smith Center; six 
children, Tamara (Randy) Gardner of Clinton, MO, Tod (Carol) Hartman of 
Portis, Marci (Pat) Rust of Phillipsburg, Michelle (Mike) LeiVan of 
Osborne, Melanie (Gale) Ewing of Phillipsburg, Kent Levin of Smith 
Center; one brother, Bernard (Vi) Hartman of Phoenix, AZ; fourteen 
grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and one great-great 
grandchild. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., 
Saturday, December 21, 2019 at American Lutheran Church, 415 W. New York
 St., Smith Center, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, December 20, 2019 with
 family present to greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at All 
Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS.&nbsp; Burial 
will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Smith Center.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to Hospice Services or American Lutheran Church and can be sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;

Clarence 'Lyle' Hartman

Joyce Philip Hurt Barr of Emporia entered into rest Wednesday, December 
11, 2019, at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 79.



Joyce was born October 28, 1940 in Hays, Kansas, to Ward Robert and 
Mildred Pauline (Lusebrink) Philip. She earned two Bachelors Degrees 
from Fort Hays State University — one in 1962 and one in 1963 — then began 
her teaching career in Ness City on February 1, 1963. Joyce married 
David Hurt on June 1, 1963 and they had two children; they divorced 
later on. Joyce returned to school and earned her Masters Degree from 
Emporia State University in 1981. She married Bryan Barr on July 1, 2000,&nbsp; and retired the same day as a teacher from Village Elementary School in 
Emporia.



Joyce is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
husband, Bryan Barr of the home; son, Dean (Lori) Hurt of Corvallis, 
Oregon; daughter, Jana (Col. John) Grimm of San Diego, California; 
stepson, Lee (Shelly) Barr of Canton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two 
great grandchildren.


A Memorial Service will be officiated by 
Pastor Karla Sheffy at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at First 
United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant St. in Emporia, Kansas. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Mildred Lusebrink-Philip, Rose 
Lusebring-Summers and Joyce Philip-Barr Scholarship at Pittsburg State 
University in care of Charter Funerals.

The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Jan 4 for a gravesite gathering at Mount Allen Cemetery.

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 </figure>Joyce Philip Hurt Barr of Emporia entered into rest Wednesday, December 
11, 2019, at Emporia Presbyterian Manor. She was 79.

Joyce was born October 28, 1940 in Hays, Kansas, to Ward Robert and 
Mildred Pauline (Lusebrink) Philip. She earned two Bachelors Degrees 
from Fort Hays State University — one in 1962 and one in 1963 — then began 
her teaching career in Ness City on February 1, 1963. Joyce married 
David Hurt on June 1, 1963 and they had two children; they divorced 
later on. Joyce returned to school and earned her Masters Degree from 
Emporia State University in 1981. She married Bryan Barr on July 1, 2000,&nbsp; and retired the same day as a teacher from Village Elementary School in 
Emporia.

Joyce is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her 
husband, Bryan Barr of the home; son, Dean (Lori) Hurt of Corvallis, 
Oregon; daughter, Jana (Col. John) Grimm of San Diego, California; 
stepson, Lee (Shelly) Barr of Canton, Texas; six grandchildren; and two 
great grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be officiated by 
Pastor Karla Sheffy at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at First 
United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant St. in Emporia, Kansas. Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Mildred Lusebrink-Philip, Rose 
Lusebring-Summers and Joyce Philip-Barr Scholarship at Pittsburg State 
University in care of Charter Funerals.The family will receive friends at 11 a.m. Jan 4 for a gravesite gathering at Mount Allen Cemetery.

Joyce Philip Hurt Barr

Alvin P “Dutch” Rohr’s life began on April 16, 1927; the son of Peter P and Mary (Klaus) Rohr near Pfeifer, KS. Alvin faithfully served his country at the end of WWII and during his service he guarded SS men in Germany and also secured buildings in Berlin looking for snipers. 

Alvin was united in marriage to Vera Pfannenstiel on October 22, 1951 in Hays, Kansas and was later married to Cleo Copeland Welty on January 28, 1978 in El Dorado, Kansas. Alvin enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working in his yard and woodworking. Alvin came from a generation where men could fix almost anything. 

In the 1960’s, he ran a small business from his home repairing small appliances. His greatest joys in life were his religion, working and his family. 

Alvin is survived by his daughters, Rose Ann Rohr, Lila (Gerald) Mercer, Judy (James) Rohr-Smith all of El Dorado, Juliann (Gerald) Rowland of Augusta; his sons, Elmer Rohr of El Dorado, Donald (Teresa) Rohr of Osborne, George (Adella) Welty of El Dorado, Richard Welty of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. 

Alvin passed away on December 13, 2019 in El Dorado. He is preceded in death by his wives, Vera and Cleo; son, Julian Rohr; step-daughter, Irene Macy; brothers, Robert Rohr, Fred Rohr, Nick Rohr, Victor Rohr and Cyril Rohr; baby brother, Nicholas Rohr; sisters, Ottillia Rohr, Clementina Braun, Agnes Gross, Philomena Braun and Clarita Braun. 

Friends may gather at the Carlson Colonial Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 18 from 5-7 pm, a Rosary will be held at 7 pm. Visitation will also be held at Cline’s Mortuary on Friday, December 20 from 5-7pm with a Rosary held at 6:30pm at Cline's. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 10 am at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria, Kansas. Alvin will be laid to rest at St. Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the VFW or the Knights of Colombus.

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 </figure>Alvin P “Dutch” Rohr’s life began on April 16, 1927; the son of Peter P and Mary (Klaus) Rohr near Pfeifer, KS. Alvin faithfully served his country at the end of WWII and during his service he guarded SS men in Germany and also secured buildings in Berlin looking for snipers. Alvin was united in marriage to Vera Pfannenstiel on October 22, 1951 in Hays, Kansas and was later married to Cleo Copeland Welty on January 28, 1978 in El Dorado, Kansas. Alvin enjoyed tinkering in his garage, working in his yard and woodworking. Alvin came from a generation where men could fix almost anything. In the 1960’s, he ran a small business from his home repairing small appliances. His greatest joys in life were his religion, working and his family. Alvin is survived by his daughters, Rose Ann Rohr, Lila (Gerald) Mercer, Judy (James) Rohr-Smith all of El Dorado, Juliann (Gerald) Rowland of Augusta; his sons, Elmer Rohr of El Dorado, Donald (Teresa) Rohr of Osborne, George (Adella) Welty of El Dorado, Richard Welty of Wichita; 10 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and 7 step-great-grandchildren. Alvin passed away on December 13, 2019 in El Dorado. He is preceded in death by his wives, Vera and Cleo; son, Julian Rohr; step-daughter, Irene Macy; brothers, Robert Rohr, Fred Rohr, Nick Rohr, Victor Rohr and Cyril Rohr; baby brother, Nicholas Rohr; sisters, Ottillia Rohr, Clementina Braun, Agnes Gross, Philomena Braun and Clarita Braun. Friends may gather at the Carlson Colonial Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 18 from 5-7 pm, a Rosary will be held at 7 pm. Visitation will also be held at Cline’s Mortuary on Friday, December 20 from 5-7pm with a Rosary held at 6:30pm at Cline's. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 21 at 10 am at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria, Kansas. Alvin will be laid to rest at St. Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the VFW or the Knights of Colombus.

Alvin P 'Dutch' Rohr

Mary Ann Schmeidler, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Via Christi Village.

She was born April 11, 1923 on the 
family farm in Russell County, the daughter of John and Rosa (Mermis) 
Jacobs.&nbsp; She graduated in 1941 from Russell High School.&nbsp; On May 30, 
1950 she was united in marriage to Marcellus F. Schmeidler in Gorham and
 they celebrated over 35 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on March 21, 1986.&nbsp; She was a waitress, a baker at Kennedy Middle 
School for many years, and worked at Travenol.&nbsp; Mary was a member of St.
 Joseph Catholic Church, Altar Society Christian Mothers, and the 
Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She helped her son and grandson deliver 
newspapers, was an avid reader, excellent cook and baker, and her 
homemade noodles were a family favorite.&nbsp; She was a prayer warrior, 
devoutly attended daily mass, and faithfully prayed the Liturgy of the 
Hours and for those on prayer chains.&nbsp; She loved each of her children 
uniquely.

Survivors include three sons; Frank 
Schmeidler of Manhattan, Fr. John Schmeidler, OFM Cap. of Victoria, and 
Mark Schmeidler of Quinter, two daughters; Martha Brungardt of Hays and 
Madonna Oborny and husband Marion of Hoisington, four grandchildren; 
Luke Oborny and wife Kristy of Hays, Mary Schroeder and husband Gordon 
of Gorham, Ann Pfeifer and husband Ernie of Hays, and Mark Brungardt and
 fiancé Taylor Jones of Hays, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Marcellus, five infant children; Frank, Mary, 
Anthony, Joseph, and Margaret Schmeidler, five brothers; Alfred, Louis, 
Edwin, Marvin, and Bernard Jacobs, and a sister; Bernardine Leiker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
3:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Fidelis in 
Victoria with Bishop Gerald Vinke and Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and from 2:00 pm until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; A 
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm and a vigil service will
 be at 7:30 pm both on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Capuchin Franciscans or to St. John’s Chapel at Via 
Christi.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Ann Schmeidler, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Via Christi Village.She was born April 11, 1923 on the 
family farm in Russell County, the daughter of John and Rosa (Mermis) 
Jacobs.&nbsp; She graduated in 1941 from Russell High School.&nbsp; On May 30, 
1950 she was united in marriage to Marcellus F. Schmeidler in Gorham and
 they celebrated over 35 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on March 21, 1986.&nbsp; She was a waitress, a baker at Kennedy Middle 
School for many years, and worked at Travenol.&nbsp; Mary was a member of St.
 Joseph Catholic Church, Altar Society Christian Mothers, and the 
Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; She helped her son and grandson deliver 
newspapers, was an avid reader, excellent cook and baker, and her 
homemade noodles were a family favorite.&nbsp; She was a prayer warrior, 
devoutly attended daily mass, and faithfully prayed the Liturgy of the 
Hours and for those on prayer chains.&nbsp; She loved each of her children 
uniquely.Survivors include three sons; Frank 
Schmeidler of Manhattan, Fr. John Schmeidler, OFM Cap. of Victoria, and 
Mark Schmeidler of Quinter, two daughters; Martha Brungardt of Hays and 
Madonna Oborny and husband Marion of Hoisington, four grandchildren; 
Luke Oborny and wife Kristy of Hays, Mary Schroeder and husband Gordon 
of Gorham, Ann Pfeifer and husband Ernie of Hays, and Mark Brungardt and
 fiancé Taylor Jones of Hays, fifteen great grandchildren and numerous 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband; Marcellus, five infant children; Frank, Mary, 
Anthony, Joseph, and Margaret Schmeidler, five brothers; Alfred, Louis, 
Edwin, Marvin, and Bernard Jacobs, and a sister; Bernardine Leiker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
3:00 pm on Friday, December 20, 2019 at the Basilica of St. Fidelis in 
Victoria with Bishop Gerald Vinke and Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Hays.&nbsp; Visitation will be 
from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and from 2:00 pm until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; A 
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm and a vigil service will
 be at 7:30 pm both on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to the Capuchin Franciscans or to St. John’s Chapel at Via 
Christi.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Mary may be shared with the family
 at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Mary Ann (Jacobs) Schmeidler

Sidney Milhon Strait, 76, of Colby, passed away Friday, December 13, 
2019, at her home. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Rose Hospital, 
Great Bend, KS, to Kenneth and Treva (Black) Milhon. She was a graduate 
of Larned High School in 1961 and Colorado Womens College, in 1965.


Preceding her in death were her parents, Kenneth Milhon, Garden City, KS and Treva Cavanaugh, Tuscon, AZ.


Survivors include her husband, Glen Strait, Colby; a son, Chad Stutts, 
San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Reginald Milhon, Reno, NV and Kendall 
Milhon, Scottsdale, AZ; two step-sons, David Strait, Brooklyn, NY and 
Michael Strait, Honolulu, HA; three grandchildren, one great grandchild 
and many nieces, nephews and friends.


Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be a private ceremony held off the 
coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. The family suggests memorials to Citizens 
Medical Center or Hospice, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Sidney Milhon Strait, 76, of Colby, passed away Friday, December 13, 
2019, at her home. She was born March 31, 1943, in St. Rose Hospital, 
Great Bend, KS, to Kenneth and Treva (Black) Milhon. She was a graduate 
of Larned High School in 1961 and Colorado Womens College, in 1965.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Kenneth Milhon, Garden City, KS and Treva Cavanaugh, Tuscon, AZ.
Survivors include her husband, Glen Strait, Colby; a son, Chad Stutts, 
San Antonio, TX; two brothers, Reginald Milhon, Reno, NV and Kendall 
Milhon, Scottsdale, AZ; two step-sons, David Strait, Brooklyn, NY and 
Michael Strait, Honolulu, HA; three grandchildren, one great grandchild 
and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Cremation was chosen. Inurnment will be a private ceremony held off the 
coast of Honolulu, Hawaii. The family suggests memorials to Citizens 
Medical Center or Hospice, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 
391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com

Sidney Milhon Strait

Judith Ann (Judy Morgan) Kennedy, 61, of Colby, died Sunday, December 
15, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, after a short battle with 
cancer.  She was born November 19, 1958, in Colby, KS, to Willard and 
Mary (Wigginton) Morgan.


 Judy graduated from Hoxie High School, with the class of 1976, and then
 attended Colby Community College and Barton County Community College. 
She worked and helped manage Colby Photo for 25 years, until it closed. 
She also delivered the Salina Journal from 2004-2017, when home delivery
 ceased.  Judy enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, and photography. 
She was a member of the Berean Bible Fellowship. 


Throughout Judy’s struggles with her own health issues and those of her 
children, one thing remained constant, and that was her unwavering faith
 in God. She always downplayed her own issues and tried to help those 
who she felt were more needy.    


Judy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother John 
Morgan. She is survived by her children, Justin Kennedy, Sr. (Marcina 
Wilson) and Jessica Kennedy, both of Colby; grandson Justin James 
Kennedy, Jr.; sisters, Myrna (John) Goracke, Elsie (Ronnie) Rietcheck 
and Susan Draper, and brothers, Sam (Shannon) Morgan and Robert 
(Jacqueline) Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to 
mourn a host of co-workers, classmates, and friends.


Memorial service is Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Berean 
Bible Fellowship, Colby, KS. Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International or the
 NW Kansas Foundation for Hope and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com 

Judith Ann (Judy Morgan) Kennedy, 61, of Colby, died Sunday, December 
15, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS, after a short battle with 
cancer. She was born November 19, 1958, in Colby, KS, to Willard and 
Mary (Wigginton) Morgan.
 Judy graduated from Hoxie High School, with the class of 1976, and then
 attended Colby Community College and Barton County Community College. 
She worked and helped manage Colby Photo for 25 years, until it closed. 
She also delivered the Salina Journal from 2004-2017, when home delivery
 ceased. Judy enjoyed quilting, crocheting, reading, and photography. 
She was a member of the Berean Bible Fellowship. 
Throughout Judy’s struggles with her own health issues and those of her 
children, one thing remained constant, and that was her unwavering faith
 in God. She always downplayed her own issues and tried to help those 
who she felt were more needy. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents and an infant brother John 
Morgan. She is survived by her children, Justin Kennedy, Sr. (Marcina 
Wilson) and Jessica Kennedy, both of Colby; grandson Justin James 
Kennedy, Jr.; sisters, Myrna (John) Goracke, Elsie (Ronnie) Rietcheck 
and Susan Draper, and brothers, Sam (Shannon) Morgan and Robert 
(Jacqueline) Morgan, and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves to 
mourn a host of co-workers, classmates, and friends.
Memorial service is Monday, December 30, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Berean 
Bible Fellowship, Colby, KS. Burial will follow in Beulah Cemetery. In 
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gideons International or the
 NW Kansas Foundation for Hope and can be sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Judith Ann (Judy Morgan) Kennedy

Rita Marie (Geist) Cassatt, age 88,
 of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Hays. She was 
born April 14, 1931 in Victoria, Kansas to Jacob James and Aloyisa 
Louise (Koerner) Geist. On March 27, 1951 she married Donovan Emil 
Cassatt in Victoria. He preceded her in death May 9, 2015.

Rita had worked in Food Preparation
 and as a PARA at various local schools. and volunteered at the ARK in 
Hays and Save N Share in McPherson. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Sewing 
and fishing. She attended St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays.

She is survived by four daughters, 
Janet Jones of Tucson, AZ, Deborah Reece and husband Ed of Farmington, 
NM, Tamara Streit and husband Victor of Salina and Donna Ward and 
husband Dave of Hays; nine grandchildren, Bryan (Yuka Matsugu)Jones, 
Derrick Jones, Joshua (Ali) Cassatt, Levi (Trisha) Reece, Christopher 
Reece, Austin Streit, Jenna (Chris) Miller, Tara (Aaron) Gillespie and 
Jaclynn Ward; five great grandchildren, Beatrice Cassatt, Alex Miller, 
Evelyn Miller, Jackson Gillespie and Greyson Gillespie as well as 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; brothers, John, Eugene, Rudolph, infant Robert, and Wilfred 
Geist and sisters, Josephine Weigel, Martina Pfeifer, Felicitas Malsom, 
infant Eleanor Geist, Eleanor Schmeidler, Melosyna Stecklein and 
Rosalina Schmidt.

Funeral services will be 11 AM 
Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria. 
Inurnment will follow in St. Fidelis Cemetery.

Memorial visitation will be 
Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM all
 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. Arrangements in care of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia Motherhouse.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Rita Marie (Geist) Cassatt, age 88,
 of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 in Hays. She was 
born April 14, 1931 in Victoria, Kansas to Jacob James and Aloyisa 
Louise (Koerner) Geist. On March 27, 1951 she married Donovan Emil 
Cassatt in Victoria. He preceded her in death May 9, 2015.Rita had worked in Food Preparation
 and as a PARA at various local schools. and volunteered at the ARK in 
Hays and Save N Share in McPherson. She enjoyed playing Bridge, Sewing 
and fishing. She attended St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays.She is survived by four daughters, 
Janet Jones of Tucson, AZ, Deborah Reece and husband Ed of Farmington, 
NM, Tamara Streit and husband Victor of Salina and Donna Ward and 
husband Dave of Hays; nine grandchildren, Bryan (Yuka Matsugu)Jones, 
Derrick Jones, Joshua (Ali) Cassatt, Levi (Trisha) Reece, Christopher 
Reece, Austin Streit, Jenna (Chris) Miller, Tara (Aaron) Gillespie and 
Jaclynn Ward; five great grandchildren, Beatrice Cassatt, Alex Miller, 
Evelyn Miller, Jackson Gillespie and Greyson Gillespie as well as 
numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; brothers, John, Eugene, Rudolph, infant Robert, and Wilfred 
Geist and sisters, Josephine Weigel, Martina Pfeifer, Felicitas Malsom, 
infant Eleanor Geist, Eleanor Schmeidler, Melosyna Stecklein and 
Rosalina Schmidt.Funeral services will be 11 AM 
Friday, December 20, 2019 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria. 
Inurnment will follow in St. Fidelis Cemetery.Memorial visitation will be 
Thursday 6 PM - 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary at 7 PM all
 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. Arrangements in care of 
Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Concordia Motherhouse.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Rita Marie (Geist) Cassatt

David A. Eaves, 34, died December 14, 2019, at his home in Wichita. 
He was born September 28, 1985, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Clyde 
and Karen (Thomas) Eaves.

He was baptized and confirmed in the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.

David graduated from Hoisington High School in 2004 and later from 
Barton County Community College, but he really enjoyed the culinary 
program that he graduated from at the North Central Kansas Tech College 
in Beloit, Kansas.

David most recently worked for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Distributing Company and the Regal Theaters of Wichita.

He is survived by; mother, Karen O’Connor and husband Sheldon of 
Hoisington; father, Clyde Eaves and wife Diane of Ft. Scott, Kansas; 
sister, Mandy Turner and husband James of Great Bend; brother, Kenny 
Eaves and companion Teddi Snow of Hoisington; close friend, Jasmine 
Jernigan of Wichita; nieces, Shania, Emily, and Lindsay Turner; and 
great nieces, Brooklyn and Macie; many aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous 
friends and especially his guinea pigs.

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through 
Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, with family to receive friends 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 
First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee 
presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. David would 
want everyone attending to dress in colorful casual clothing. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Chasing 
Tails Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>David A. Eaves, 34, died December 14, 2019, at his home in Wichita. 
He was born September 28, 1985, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Clyde 
and Karen (Thomas) Eaves.He was baptized and confirmed in the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington.David graduated from Hoisington High School in 2004 and later from 
Barton County Community College, but he really enjoyed the culinary 
program that he graduated from at the North Central Kansas Tech College 
in Beloit, Kansas.David most recently worked for Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits Distributing Company and the Regal Theaters of Wichita.He is survived by; mother, Karen O’Connor and husband Sheldon of 
Hoisington; father, Clyde Eaves and wife Diane of Ft. Scott, Kansas; 
sister, Mandy Turner and husband James of Great Bend; brother, Kenny 
Eaves and companion Teddi Snow of Hoisington; close friend, Jasmine 
Jernigan of Wichita; nieces, Shania, Emily, and Lindsay Turner; and 
great nieces, Brooklyn and Macie; many aunts, uncles, cousins, numerous 
friends and especially his guinea pigs.Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., today through 
Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, with family to receive friends 
from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019, at 
First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Seong Lee 
presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. David would 
want everyone attending to dress in colorful casual clothing. 
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church or Chasing 
Tails Rescue in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

David A. Eaves

May 11, 1961
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 December 12, 2019

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

May 11, 1961
 -
 December 12, 2019An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/David-Dewey-Wilson?obId=9552423#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

David Dewey Wilson

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

Jim was born November 5, 1947, in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He served in the US Army.

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

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

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

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

Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

Kirwin resident James Lee Hunter passed away at his home in Kirwin on December 7, 2019, at the age of 72.Jim was born November 5, 1947, in Smith Center, KS the son of Chris and Helen (Rathbun) Hunter.&nbsp; He served in the US Army.Survivors include his son, Justin Hunter and wife, Melissa Bryant of Winfield, KS; a grandson, Trey Bryant; two brothers, Jerald Hunter of Lincoln, NE and Bob Hunter of Kirwin, KS; two sisters, Sharon Oliva of Stockton, KS and Elizabeth Hazlett of Goose Creek, N.C.; and numerous Nieces and Nephews.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019, in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Chris Davis officiating.Friends may sign the book on Wednesday, December 18th, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the funeral chapel.Memorials have been established to the James Lee Hunter Memorial Fund.Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

James Lee Hunter 

Lyle Hartman, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home in Smith Center, KS.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Lyle Hartman, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019, at his home in Smith Center, KS.Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Lyle Hartman

Jana Lyn (Salmans) Jordan, 64, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her
 home in Hays, Kansas. 

She was born June 22, 1955, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Otha Truman Salmans and Sylvia May (Clifton) 
Salmans. Jana grew up in Hanston, Kansas, and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1973.

After high school, Jana attended Colby Community College and earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Fort Hays State University
 in 1977. Her professional career focused on working with people of all 
ages and backgrounds. 

She began her career in tourism as the 
International Group Tour Guide for Hays Travel for several years, and 
then served 26 years as the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Director, retiring in 2014.

Jana was married to Brad Jordan, and together they had one son, Zachary. They later divorced.

She is survived by her son, Zachary, of Westminster, Colorado; two 
brothers; Larry (Marilyn) and Walt (Gwen) Salmans, both of Hanston, 
Kansas, and one sister, Sylvia Ann (BJ) Barron, Ft. Myers, Florida. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Elaine Keeten, and a 
brother, Lee Salmans.

The youngest of six children, she enjoyed riding horses and was always 
singing, During her adult life, she enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and
 giving back to her community. 

She was instrumental in many local, 
regional and statewide tourism initiatives that encouraged visitors to 
see the wonders of our area. Her community involvement included the FHSU
 Encore Series selection committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis 
County, Toys for Tots, and many other community organizations.



Jana didn’t know a stranger and spent her life sharing her enthusiasm 
with anyone who met her. She served as a mentor to many marketing and 
tourism professionals across the state and was a friend to anyone she 
met. She was most proud of her son, Zach.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 
2019, at the Celebration Community Church, Hays, Kansas. Memorial 
visitation will be 10 AM until service time with a lunch for all family 
and friends will follow all at the church. Private inurnment will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, Kansas on Thursday, December 19th.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the
 Humane Society of the High Plains or to the FHSU Foundation, to 
establish a Tourism and Hospitality Management scholarship, in care of 
the funeral home. Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 
Vine Hays, KS 67601 is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576590866964.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jana Lyn (Salmans) Jordan, 64, died Friday, December 13, 2019, at her
 home in Hays, Kansas. She was born June 22, 1955, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Otha Truman Salmans and Sylvia May (Clifton) 
Salmans. Jana grew up in Hanston, Kansas, and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1973.

After high school, Jana attended Colby Community College and earned a 
Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Fort Hays State University
 in 1977. Her professional career focused on working with people of all 
ages and backgrounds. She began her career in tourism as the 
International Group Tour Guide for Hays Travel for several years, and 
then served 26 years as the Hays Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Director, retiring in 2014.

Jana was married to Brad Jordan, and together they had one son, Zachary. They later divorced.

She is survived by her son, Zachary, of Westminster, Colorado; two 
brothers; Larry (Marilyn) and Walt (Gwen) Salmans, both of Hanston, 
Kansas, and one sister, Sylvia Ann (BJ) Barron, Ft. Myers, Florida. She 
was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Elaine Keeten, and a 
brother, Lee Salmans.

The youngest of six children, she enjoyed riding horses and was always 
singing, During her adult life, she enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and
 giving back to her community. She was instrumental in many local, 
regional and statewide tourism initiatives that encouraged visitors to 
see the wonders of our area. Her community involvement included the FHSU
 Encore Series selection committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ellis 
County, Toys for Tots, and many other community organizations.

Jana didn’t know a stranger and spent her life sharing her enthusiasm 
with anyone who met her. She served as a mentor to many marketing and 
tourism professionals across the state and was a friend to anyone she 
met. She was most proud of her son, Zach.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 
2019, at the Celebration Community Church, Hays, Kansas. Memorial 
visitation will be 10 AM until service time with a lunch for all family 
and friends will follow all at the church. Private inurnment will be in 
the Fairmount Cemetery in Jetmore, Kansas on Thursday, December 19th.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the
 Humane Society of the High Plains or to the FHSU Foundation, to 
establish a Tourism and Hospitality Management scholarship, in care of 
the funeral home. Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 
Vine Hays, KS 67601 is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Jana Lyn (Salmans) Jordan

Dorothy A. Inloes, age 85, of 
Quinter, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Gove County
 Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. She was born November 6, 1934 
to Clarence and Goldie (Keith) Lauver in Corning, Iowa.&nbsp;

Dorothy married Harlan Huber on 
January 9, 1956, and together they had 3 daughters. They were married 
until his passing in 1965. She later married Delbert Inloes on November 
9, 1973, in Quinter, KS. Dorothy and Delbert enjoyed 46 years together, 
raising their family, watching them grow, and spending time with their 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of 
Quinter Church of the Brethren, GCMC Auxiliary, and The Red Hat Society.
 She enjoyed several different forms of crafting, including crocheting, 
knitting, sewing and scrapbooking. She looked forward to traveling with 
her husband, shopping, and collecting angels. Dorothy worked as a 
hairdresser for many years in McPherson, KS, a receptionist for Rose 
Hill Mortuary in California, and as a bank teller with First National 
Bank in Quinter for 27 years.

Dorothy is survived by her husband; 
stepson Ronald Inloes of Quinter; stepdaughter Marcheta (Steve) Smith of
 Quinter; grandchildren Shane (Karlene) Douglas of Beatrice, NE, Lucas 
(Alicia) Douglas of Galva, KS, April Douglas of Beloit, KS, Seth Bogart 
of Salina, KS, Kassie Wilson of Cavalier, ND, Tyler (Whitney) Flora of 
Richmond, TX, Ryan (Natasha) Flora of Quinter, Emily “Betsy” (Matthew) 
Ayers of McPherson, LaVonne Inloes (TJ LaRue) of Nortonville, KS, Daniel
 Inloes of Quinter, and Brandon Smith of Great Bend, KS; 14 
great-grandchildren; brother Donald Lauver of Clinton, IA; and sisters 
Marlene Robertson of Springfield, MO and Charlene Lauver of Wellington, 
KS.

Dorothy is preceded in death by both 
parents; her first husband; and daughters Jeannie Fiene, Jeanette 
Douglas and Janelle Huber.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM, 
Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren 
immediately following the visitation. Pastor Keith Funk will be 
officiating. Burial will follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested 
to Quinter Church of the Brethren, Gove County Medical Center Long-Term 
Care, or Gove County Medical Center Auxiliary. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576535164367.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy A. Inloes, age 85, of 
Quinter, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Gove County
 Medical Center Long Term Care, Quinter. She was born November 6, 1934 
to Clarence and Goldie (Keith) Lauver in Corning, Iowa.&nbsp;Dorothy married Harlan Huber on 
January 9, 1956, and together they had 3 daughters. They were married 
until his passing in 1965. She later married Delbert Inloes on November 
9, 1973, in Quinter, KS. Dorothy and Delbert enjoyed 46 years together, 
raising their family, watching them grow, and spending time with their 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted member of 
Quinter Church of the Brethren, GCMC Auxiliary, and The Red Hat Society.
 She enjoyed several different forms of crafting, including crocheting, 
knitting, sewing and scrapbooking. She looked forward to traveling with 
her husband, shopping, and collecting angels. Dorothy worked as a 
hairdresser for many years in McPherson, KS, a receptionist for Rose 
Hill Mortuary in California, and as a bank teller with First National 
Bank in Quinter for 27 years.Dorothy is survived by her husband; 
stepson Ronald Inloes of Quinter; stepdaughter Marcheta (Steve) Smith of
 Quinter; grandchildren Shane (Karlene) Douglas of Beatrice, NE, Lucas 
(Alicia) Douglas of Galva, KS, April Douglas of Beloit, KS, Seth Bogart 
of Salina, KS, Kassie Wilson of Cavalier, ND, Tyler (Whitney) Flora of 
Richmond, TX, Ryan (Natasha) Flora of Quinter, Emily “Betsy” (Matthew) 
Ayers of McPherson, LaVonne Inloes (TJ LaRue) of Nortonville, KS, Daniel
 Inloes of Quinter, and Brandon Smith of Great Bend, KS; 14 
great-grandchildren; brother Donald Lauver of Clinton, IA; and sisters 
Marlene Robertson of Springfield, MO and Charlene Lauver of Wellington, 
KS.Dorothy is preceded in death by both 
parents; her first husband; and daughters Jeannie Fiene, Jeanette 
Douglas and Janelle Huber.Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren.Services will be held at 11:00 AM, 
Saturday, December 21, 2019, at Quinter Church of the Brethren 
immediately following the visitation. Pastor Keith Funk will be 
officiating. Burial will follow at Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.Memorial contributions are suggested 
to Quinter Church of the Brethren, Gove County Medical Center Long-Term 
Care, or Gove County Medical Center Auxiliary. Donations made to the 
organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, 
Quinter, KS&nbsp;67752.

Dorothy Inloes

Ruth Helen Nuss, 103, passed away Dec. 12, 2019, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. She was born Jan. 20, 1916, in Bemidji, Minn., to The
 Reverend and Mrs. Otto and Augusta (Tammen) Brauer, of Good Thunder, 
Minn.. Ruth married Melvin O. Nuss April 27, 1941, at St. John’s 
Lutheran Church, Good Thunder, Minn. They were married for 57 years 
until his death on April 18, 1998.

Ruth, a long time Great Bend resident and homemaker, was a 1934 
graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn. After graduating 
college, she was employed at Dayton’s Department Store in Minneapolis, 
where she was the director of the women’s bridal department. She 
continued her employment at Howard’s Dress Shop, after moving to Great 
Bend, prior to her marriage.

Ruth was a member of various sewing clubs, Bloomer Girls, and Trinity
 Lutheran Church. She was involved in her church's kitchen, dinners, 
Sunday School teaching, and ladies’ circles. She loved her church and 
was integral in the fund raising of the new church building. Ruth loved 
beauty and good design, whether it was creating beautiful spaces to live
 in, planting gardens or trees or serving a meal.

Survivors include one son, Frederick "Fred" J. Nuss and wife Candace;
 three daughters, Kathryn A. Nuss of Tangier, Morocco, Barbara J. Nuss 
of Great Bend and Joanne R. Nuss of Great Bend; five grandchildren, 
Garth Bauer and wife Lamia, Christopher Bauer, Khalil Soodi and wife 
Halima, Abdelaziz Soodi and Yasmina Soodi; two great grandchildren, 
Youseff Bauer and Lina Soodi; and one niece Danielle Anderson and 
husband Ethan, and many other nephews and nieces and cousins. She was 
preceded in passing by her parents, The Reverend and Mrs., Otto Brauer; 
her brother, Lloyd Brauer; and one sister, Gloria Nara.

Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday Dec. 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Great Bend, with The Revered Jon Brudvig presiding. Interment 
will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m.
 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to 
Trinity Lutheran Church or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576590975699.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth Helen Nuss, 103, passed away Dec. 12, 2019, at Woodhaven Care 
Center, Ellinwood. She was born Jan. 20, 1916, in Bemidji, Minn., to The
 Reverend and Mrs. Otto and Augusta (Tammen) Brauer, of Good Thunder, 
Minn.. Ruth married Melvin O. Nuss April 27, 1941, at St. John’s 
Lutheran Church, Good Thunder, Minn. They were married for 57 years 
until his death on April 18, 1998.Ruth, a long time Great Bend resident and homemaker, was a 1934 
graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minn. After graduating 
college, she was employed at Dayton’s Department Store in Minneapolis, 
where she was the director of the women’s bridal department. She 
continued her employment at Howard’s Dress Shop, after moving to Great 
Bend, prior to her marriage.Ruth was a member of various sewing clubs, Bloomer Girls, and Trinity
 Lutheran Church. She was involved in her church's kitchen, dinners, 
Sunday School teaching, and ladies’ circles. She loved her church and 
was integral in the fund raising of the new church building. Ruth loved 
beauty and good design, whether it was creating beautiful spaces to live
 in, planting gardens or trees or serving a meal.Survivors include one son, Frederick "Fred" J. Nuss and wife Candace;
 three daughters, Kathryn A. Nuss of Tangier, Morocco, Barbara J. Nuss 
of Great Bend and Joanne R. Nuss of Great Bend; five grandchildren, 
Garth Bauer and wife Lamia, Christopher Bauer, Khalil Soodi and wife 
Halima, Abdelaziz Soodi and Yasmina Soodi; two great grandchildren, 
Youseff Bauer and Lina Soodi; and one niece Danielle Anderson and 
husband Ethan, and many other nephews and nieces and cousins. She was 
preceded in passing by her parents, The Reverend and Mrs., Otto Brauer; 
her brother, Lloyd Brauer; and one sister, Gloria Nara.Funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday Dec. 20, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran 
Church, Great Bend, with The Revered Jon Brudvig presiding. Interment 
will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m.
 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be directed to 
Trinity Lutheran Church or Barton County Food Bank, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Ruth Helen Nuss

Geneva (Jenny) Prieur, age 85, of Hays passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at HaysMed.

Jenny was born January 7, 1934 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.&nbsp; In 
1942, she and her brother Harry, were adopted by Walter and Paula 
(Mahler) Meyer of Kansas. She grew up working the family farm and 
attended school in Hanover.&nbsp; A highlight memory was being voted 1st 
runner-up for Basketball Queen while in high school.&nbsp; Jenny married Leo 
Pacha in 1952.&nbsp; They lived around Marysville, KS and had six children, 3
 boys and 3 girls.&nbsp; They divorced and she later, married Gordon Prieur, 
having one more daughter.

In 1968, she moved to Beatrice, NE where she worked various jobs 
including: a meter maid for the Beatrice Police Department, a bartender 
for the VFW and American Legion and ending with her favorite, a cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center.&nbsp; In 1990, she and longtime friend, George 
Sales, moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where she continued to cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center until she retired.&nbsp; After George’s death in 
1999, she lived with different family members in Illinois, Nebraska, 
Texas, and finally Kansas.

In addition to cooking, Jenny loved to sew and embroider.&nbsp; From 
clothes for her children to beautiful wall hangings, placemats, oven 
mitts and more, most gifts were lovingly handmade and she loved to pass 
on her crafting and cooking skills to her grand and great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son: Ricky, her parents: Walter and 
Paula Meyer, her brother: Harry Meyer, her ex-husbands: Leo Pacha and 
Gordon Prieur, longtime friend: George Sales, and daughter: Cindy 
(Pacha) Kramer.

She is survived by 2 sons: Louis Pacha of KS and Russ Pacha of NE, 3 
daughters: Eileen (Mike) Hackley of KS. Dixie (Mike) Johnson of NE, and 
Rainie (Carl) States of IL, caregivers/granddaughters: Jessica (David) 
Clingan of KS and Melissa Kramer of TX, 15 grandchildren and numerous 
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1576535305694.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Geneva (Jenny) Prieur, age 85, of Hays passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at HaysMed.Jenny was born January 7, 1934 in Hot Springs, South Dakota.&nbsp; In 
1942, she and her brother Harry, were adopted by Walter and Paula 
(Mahler) Meyer of Kansas. She grew up working the family farm and 
attended school in Hanover.&nbsp; A highlight memory was being voted 1st 
runner-up for Basketball Queen while in high school.&nbsp; Jenny married Leo 
Pacha in 1952.&nbsp; They lived around Marysville, KS and had six children, 3
 boys and 3 girls.&nbsp; They divorced and she later, married Gordon Prieur, 
having one more daughter.In 1968, she moved to Beatrice, NE where she worked various jobs 
including: a meter maid for the Beatrice Police Department, a bartender 
for the VFW and American Legion and ending with her favorite, a cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center.&nbsp; In 1990, she and longtime friend, George 
Sales, moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas where she continued to cook at 
the Good Samaritan Center until she retired.&nbsp; After George’s death in 
1999, she lived with different family members in Illinois, Nebraska, 
Texas, and finally Kansas.In addition to cooking, Jenny loved to sew and embroider.&nbsp; From 
clothes for her children to beautiful wall hangings, placemats, oven 
mitts and more, most gifts were lovingly handmade and she loved to pass 
on her crafting and cooking skills to her grand and great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by a son: Ricky, her parents: Walter and 
Paula Meyer, her brother: Harry Meyer, her ex-husbands: Leo Pacha and 
Gordon Prieur, longtime friend: George Sales, and daughter: Cindy 
(Pacha) Kramer.She is survived by 2 sons: Louis Pacha of KS and Russ Pacha of NE, 3 
daughters: Eileen (Mike) Hackley of KS. Dixie (Mike) Johnson of NE, and 
Rainie (Carl) States of IL, caregivers/granddaughters: Jessica (David) 
Clingan of KS and Melissa Kramer of TX, 15 grandchildren and numerous 
great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Geneva (Jenny) Prieur

Dennis R. Buford, 80, died Nov. 24, 2019 at Parker Hospital in Parker, 
Colo. Tracy, Vicki and Tyler were at his side. Dennis was born Dec. 2, 
1938 to Orville and Elvina Frick Buford in Marion, Kan. He grew up in 
Colby, Kan. Dennis and Mardell Kogl were married Aug. 25, 1962. They 
were blessed with three sons, Trevor Lee, Tracy Lynn and Tyler Lane.


Dennis worked at Wagoner and Sons in Colby for years. He moved to Atwood
 where he purchased the Phillips 66 station, later adding Snap On tools 
to his business. In 1983, he began as the bus maintenance supervisor at 
Atwood High School and retired in 2003, but he kept busy with his shop 
on Vine Street.


Dennis helped organize the Early Rod Run in 1982. He had restored his 
white 1956 Ford pick-up and the thought was to have a show in Northwest 
Kansas. His friendship with the Wagoners, Charles, Paul, Dave and his 
son, Brad and daughter, Kim and her husband, Josh Swartz, grew through 
their years together with the Rod Run. They were very special friends.


Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Trevor Lee; his parents; his 
sister, Janice Gillespie; brothers, Leroy “Bud”, Glenn and John Buford; 
and friend, Alan “Vic” Miller.


He is survived by his wife, Mardell; sons, Tracy and wife, Vicki, and 
Tyler and wife, Jenn; grandchildren, Trevor John, Carly Rosalie and Trey
 Landry; and sister, Sharon and husband, Lloyd Rogers.


Cremation was chosen. There will be a Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 
at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Following a family burial, there will be a
 Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 28 at the 
Sacred Heart Church basement, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to USD 105
 industrial technology and welding class and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

Dennis R. Buford, 80, died Nov. 24, 2019 at Parker Hospital in Parker, 
Colo. Tracy, Vicki and Tyler were at his side. Dennis was born Dec. 2, 
1938 to Orville and Elvina Frick Buford in Marion, Kan. He grew up in 
Colby, Kan. Dennis and Mardell Kogl were married Aug. 25, 1962. They 
were blessed with three sons, Trevor Lee, Tracy Lynn and Tyler Lane.
Dennis worked at Wagoner and Sons in Colby for years. He moved to Atwood
 where he purchased the Phillips 66 station, later adding Snap On tools 
to his business. In 1983, he began as the bus maintenance supervisor at 
Atwood High School and retired in 2003, but he kept busy with his shop 
on Vine Street.
Dennis helped organize the Early Rod Run in 1982. He had restored his 
white 1956 Ford pick-up and the thought was to have a show in Northwest 
Kansas. His friendship with the Wagoners, Charles, Paul, Dave and his 
son, Brad and daughter, Kim and her husband, Josh Swartz, grew through 
their years together with the Rod Run. They were very special friends.
Dennis was preceded in death by his son, Trevor Lee; his parents; his 
sister, Janice Gillespie; brothers, Leroy “Bud”, Glenn and John Buford; 
and friend, Alan “Vic” Miller.
He is survived by his wife, Mardell; sons, Tracy and wife, Vicki, and 
Tyler and wife, Jenn; grandchildren, Trevor John, Carly Rosalie and Trey
 Landry; and sister, Sharon and husband, Lloyd Rogers.
Cremation was chosen. There will be a Rosary at 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 27 
at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Following a family burial, there will be a
 Celebration of Life from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.., Saturday, Dec. 28 at the 
Sacred Heart Church basement, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to USD 105
 industrial technology and welding class and can be sent in care of 
Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701

Dennis R. Buford

Marian (Vohs) Smith was born in Rawlins County Kansas on May 19, 1932 to
 Harry and Geraldine Vohs.  She attended schools in McDonald &amp; 
Brewster, Kansas and spent her junior and senior years attending Mt. St.
 Gertrude Academy in Boulder, Colorado where she graduated in 1950.


After graduation she returned to Colby and began working at the John 
Deere Company as a secretary, then in 1953 she went to work at the City 
Clerk’s office as a secretary, where she was employed for 25 years.  In 
later years she received her real estate license and worked in that 
profession for several years.


On November 15, 1965 Marian married Jim Smith and they spent their 
married life working, farming, and traveling.  These travels included 
going to many Shrine functions, attending annual Jim Smith Fun Festivals
 all over the United States, working as part of the crew at the annual 
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attending several 
professional football and baseball games in Kansas City and Denver.


Preceding her in death were her husband Jim, parents, brothers John, 
Paul and Don, stepson Mike Smith, grandson Chris Arendt, son-in-law 
Marlin Arendt.


Marian is survived by her brother Bernard (Donna) Vohs, sister-in-law 
Elaine Vohs, daughter-in-law Mary Smith, stepdaughter Nancy Arendt, 
three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.


Marian passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Cremation has been 
chosen.  At Marian’s request, there will be no services.  Memorials may 
be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope or Hospice Services 
of Northwest Kansas. 

Marian (Vohs) Smith was born in Rawlins County Kansas on May 19, 1932 to
 Harry and Geraldine Vohs. She attended schools in McDonald &amp; 
Brewster, Kansas and spent her junior and senior years attending Mt. St.
 Gertrude Academy in Boulder, Colorado where she graduated in 1950.
After graduation she returned to Colby and began working at the John 
Deere Company as a secretary, then in 1953 she went to work at the City 
Clerk’s office as a secretary, where she was employed for 25 years. In 
later years she received her real estate license and worked in that 
profession for several years.
On November 15, 1965 Marian married Jim Smith and they spent their 
married life working, farming, and traveling. These travels included 
going to many Shrine functions, attending annual Jim Smith Fun Festivals
 all over the United States, working as part of the crew at the annual 
Balloon Fiesta in Albuquerque, New Mexico and attending several 
professional football and baseball games in Kansas City and Denver.
Preceding her in death were her husband Jim, parents, brothers John, 
Paul and Don, stepson Mike Smith, grandson Chris Arendt, son-in-law 
Marlin Arendt.
Marian is survived by her brother Bernard (Donna) Vohs, sister-in-law 
Elaine Vohs, daughter-in-law Mary Smith, stepdaughter Nancy Arendt, 
three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.
Marian passed away peacefully on December 14, 2019. Cremation has been 
chosen. At Marian’s request, there will be no services. Memorials may 
be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope or Hospice Services 
of Northwest Kansas.

Marian (Vohs) Smith

Janet S. Herdman, 75, McCracken, Kansas, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mrs. Herdman was born May 26, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Carl and Sylvia (Martinec) Lyda.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1962 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in 1977.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher at St. John School, Hoisington, Kansas, and Bazine Elementary School, Bazine, Kansas, before her retirement.

She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, and attended the United Methodist Church in McCracken, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a Cub Scout Den Leader for many years, and was a member of the McCracken Public Library Board, McCracken, Kansas.

On September 7, 1963, she married Harold V. Herdman at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas. &nbsp;

Survivors include:&nbsp; her husband, Harold V. Herdman, McCracken, Kansas; two sons, Chad Herdman (fiancée, Stephanie Owens, Windom, Kansas, and Trenton Herdman (Jana, Rush Center, Kansas; one daughter, Tambra Pfeifer (Todd, Great Bend, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, Justin Herdman, Jeremy Herdman, Joseph Herdman, Clayton Herdman, Garrison Herdman, Kendrick Herdman, Athena Grotheer, Cody Pfeifer, Sierra Pfeifer, Marissa Pfeifer, Erin Pfeifer, and Johanna Pfeifer; and one brother Gary Lyda (Glennys, Twin Falls, Idaho.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. &nbsp;

Church visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Pastor Norma McNair officiating. &nbsp;

Interment will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the Janet S. Herdman Memorial Fund.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php">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.

<figure>
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 </figure>Janet S. Herdman, 75, McCracken, Kansas, died Sunday, December 15, 2019, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Mrs. Herdman was born May 26, 1944, in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of Carl and Sylvia (Martinec) Lyda.&nbsp; She was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1962 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas, in 1977.&nbsp; She was an elementary school teacher at St. John School, Hoisington, Kansas, and Bazine Elementary School, Bazine, Kansas, before her retirement.She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, and attended the United Methodist Church in McCracken, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a Cub Scout Den Leader for many years, and was a member of the McCracken Public Library Board, McCracken, Kansas.On September 7, 1963, she married Harold V. Herdman at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas. &nbsp;Survivors include:&nbsp; her husband, Harold V. Herdman, McCracken, Kansas; two sons, Chad Herdman (fiancée, Stephanie Owens, Windom, Kansas, and Trenton Herdman (Jana, Rush Center, Kansas; one daughter, Tambra Pfeifer (Todd, Great Bend, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, Justin Herdman, Jeremy Herdman, Joseph Herdman, Clayton Herdman, Garrison Herdman, Kendrick Herdman, Athena Grotheer, Cody Pfeifer, Sierra Pfeifer, Marissa Pfeifer, Erin Pfeifer, and Johanna Pfeifer; and one brother Gary Lyda (Glennys, Twin Falls, Idaho.She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be Wednesday, December 18, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas. &nbsp;Church visitation will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas.Funeral service will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, McCracken, Kansas, with Pastor Norma McNair officiating. &nbsp;Interment will be Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 2:00 P.M. in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to the Janet S. Herdman Memorial Fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php">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.

Janet S. Herdman

Carleta Sue Imel passed away at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS on 
December 13, 2019, at the age of 74. She was born on August 5, 1945 to 
Carl and Goldie (Hays) Strutt in Woodston, KS. She grew up in Woodston 
and graduated from Woodston High School with the Class of 1963. She then
 attended two years of college at Friends University in Wichita. Carleta
 married Jack Imel on January 9, 1965 in Hill City, KS. They were 
blessed with two sons: Douglas and Grady. 


In her earlier years, Carleta worked as a telephone operator in 
Woodston. She then worked at Beech Aircraft in Salina for a couple of 
years before moving to the Kansas City area where she worked as an 
administrator at a nursing home. In 2015 Carleta moved back to Woodston.
 She had a passion for Woodston and was on the City Council up to her 
passing. She created an organization call WOW (Women of Woodston) to 
revitalize the town of Woodston. Carleta’s strong faith in God led her 
to be involved in many organizations which allowed her to share her 
faith.  Carleta enjoyed working in her garden, quilting, and family 
genealogy.


Carleta is survived by her husband Jack Imel of the home in 
Woodston; sons Douglas Imel of Alton, KS and Grady Imel and wife Alice 
of Coarsegold, CA; and one grandson, Matthew Imel, whom she was very 
proud of and who graduated from K-State University this past Saturday.


She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Goldie Strutt; brothers, James and Richard Strutt; and sister, Roberta Copley.


Carleta will be greatly missed by the countless lives she touched 
and by all who knew and loved her, but her life and memory will continue
 to have an impact for eternity. As a loving, caring mother, her family 
was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with 
her Lord, her legacy of love and kind caring ways, will live on in our 
hearts forever.


A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Woodson. There will be no 
visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.


Memorials are suggested to WOW (Women of Woodston) and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

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 </figure>Carleta Sue Imel passed away at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS on 
December 13, 2019, at the age of 74. She was born on August 5, 1945 to 
Carl and Goldie (Hays) Strutt in Woodston, KS. She grew up in Woodston 
and graduated from Woodston High School with the Class of 1963. She then
 attended two years of college at Friends University in Wichita. Carleta
 married Jack Imel on January 9, 1965 in Hill City, KS. They were 
blessed with two sons: Douglas and Grady. 
In her earlier years, Carleta worked as a telephone operator in 
Woodston. She then worked at Beech Aircraft in Salina for a couple of 
years before moving to the Kansas City area where she worked as an 
administrator at a nursing home. In 2015 Carleta moved back to Woodston.
 She had a passion for Woodston and was on the City Council up to her 
passing. She created an organization call WOW (Women of Woodston) to 
revitalize the town of Woodston. Carleta’s strong faith in God led her 
to be involved in many organizations which allowed her to share her 
faith. Carleta enjoyed working in her garden, quilting, and family 
genealogy.
Carleta is survived by her husband Jack Imel of the home in 
Woodston; sons Douglas Imel of Alton, KS and Grady Imel and wife Alice 
of Coarsegold, CA; and one grandson, Matthew Imel, whom she was very 
proud of and who graduated from K-State University this past Saturday.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Goldie Strutt; brothers, James and Richard Strutt; and sister, Roberta Copley.
Carleta will be greatly missed by the countless lives she touched 
and by all who knew and loved her, but her life and memory will continue
 to have an impact for eternity. As a loving, caring mother, her family 
was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with 
her Lord, her legacy of love and kind caring ways, will live on in our 
hearts forever.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Woodson. There will be no 
visitation. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Memorials are suggested to WOW (Women of Woodston) and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.

Carleta Sue Imel

Donald Edward “Don” Miller passed away on December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, KS, at the age of 58. He was born on July 22, 
1961 to Kenneth C. Miller, Sr. and Vivian (Crespin) Miller in Corona, 
CA. Don attended grade school in San Diego, CA before moving to Stockton
 in 1972.


Don loved the country and driving down the creek with his best 
friend, Lynn “Bear” Miller and a cooler. He loved country music, and old
 westerns. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, canning, cooking, 
and shooting guns. He had a great recipe for hot pickles and salsa from 
his garden.  He took pride in his house and was always working to keep 
it nice. Most of all, Don loved to spend time with his family and 
grandkids who knew him as “Bubba”. 


Don is survived by his father Kenneth C. Miller, Sr.; daughters 
Jesica Kerr and husband Daniel of Stockton and Erin Miller of Stockton; 
son Gabriel Miller and wife Jessica of Dix, NE; brother Kenneth C. 
Miller, Jr. and wife Linda of Oceanside, CA; sister Addie Foster and 
husband Ed of Stockton; 7 grandchildren, Taigen Kerr, Aidyen Kerr, 
Josephine Miller, Evan Miller, Emerson Lowry, Camille Lowry, and Harper 
Lowry; and 6 nieces and nephews.


He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Miller.


A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 
pm at the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton. Burial will follow 
at the Bow Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 pm until 
8:00 pm with the family receiving friends and family 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 
at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to Donald Miller Memorial 
Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 
1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Donald Edward “Don” Miller passed away on December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, KS, at the age of 58. He was born on July 22, 
1961 to Kenneth C. Miller, Sr. and Vivian (Crespin) Miller in Corona, 
CA. Don attended grade school in San Diego, CA before moving to Stockton
 in 1972.
Don loved the country and driving down the creek with his best 
friend, Lynn “Bear” Miller and a cooler. He loved country music, and old
 westerns. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, gardening, canning, cooking, 
and shooting guns. He had a great recipe for hot pickles and salsa from 
his garden. He took pride in his house and was always working to keep 
it nice. Most of all, Don loved to spend time with his family and 
grandkids who knew him as “Bubba”. 
Don is survived by his father Kenneth C. Miller, Sr.; daughters 
Jesica Kerr and husband Daniel of Stockton and Erin Miller of Stockton; 
son Gabriel Miller and wife Jessica of Dix, NE; brother Kenneth C. 
Miller, Jr. and wife Linda of Oceanside, CA; sister Addie Foster and 
husband Ed of Stockton; 7 grandchildren, Taigen Kerr, Aidyen Kerr, 
Josephine Miller, Evan Miller, Emerson Lowry, Camille Lowry, and Harper 
Lowry; and 6 nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Vivian Miller.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2019 at 2:00 
pm at the Main Street Christian Church in Stockton. Burial will follow 
at the Bow Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 1:00 pm until 
8:00 pm with the family receiving friends and family 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm 
at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Donald Miller Memorial 
Fund and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 
1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Donald Edward 'Don' Miller

On April Fool's Day in 1931, Janis L. Deckert was born at home in a 
blinding snowstorm to William H. and Alta (Heyen) Dierking of Stafford, 
KS. Janis died peacefully in her sleep on December 14th, at 
her residence in Pittsburg after a long illness. She was an only child 
raised by loving parents and formed bonding friendships with neighboring
 farm children and cousins. She attended country grade school and 
graduated from Stafford High School in 1949. Janis then married her 
sweetheart, Dwayne Deckert and worked by his side on the family farm 
northwest of Pawnee Rock for 40 years. Together they raised two 
daughters, Rhonda Gayle and Sondra Lynn.

Janis spent many years teaching sewing and cooking to 4-H children 
and sewed hundreds of costumes, holiday outfits and wedding attire for 
family and friends. She was a member of Bergthal Mennonite Church of 
Pawnee Rock. In 1989, she and Dwayne moved to Great Bend and enjoyed 
many coffee and lunch outings and vacations with their friends. She 
joined the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend after their move.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwayne (2017)
 and daughter Rhonda (2011). She is survived by her daughter, Sondra 
Collins, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, and 4 great 
granddaughters.

Per Janis's wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation, however, a
 register book will be available to sign at Bryant Funeral Home 
Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th.
 A private graveside service is planned at Mennonite Memorial Cemetery 
in Pawnee Rock. The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of
 your choice or pay it forward by being kind to a neighbor. Bryant 
Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>On April Fool's Day in 1931, Janis L. Deckert was born at home in a 
blinding snowstorm to William H. and Alta (Heyen) Dierking of Stafford, 
KS. Janis died peacefully in her sleep on December 14th, at 
her residence in Pittsburg after a long illness. She was an only child 
raised by loving parents and formed bonding friendships with neighboring
 farm children and cousins. She attended country grade school and 
graduated from Stafford High School in 1949. Janis then married her 
sweetheart, Dwayne Deckert and worked by his side on the family farm 
northwest of Pawnee Rock for 40 years. Together they raised two 
daughters, Rhonda Gayle and Sondra Lynn.Janis spent many years teaching sewing and cooking to 4-H children 
and sewed hundreds of costumes, holiday outfits and wedding attire for 
family and friends. She was a member of Bergthal Mennonite Church of 
Pawnee Rock. In 1989, she and Dwayne moved to Great Bend and enjoyed 
many coffee and lunch outings and vacations with their friends. She 
joined the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend after their move.Janis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dwayne (2017)
 and daughter Rhonda (2011). She is survived by her daughter, Sondra 
Collins, 2 granddaughters and their husbands, and 4 great 
granddaughters.Per Janis's wishes, there will be no viewing or visitation, however, a
 register book will be available to sign at Bryant Funeral Home 
Wednesday, December 18th and Thursday, December 19th.
 A private graveside service is planned at Mennonite Memorial Cemetery 
in Pawnee Rock. The family suggests memorials be given to the charity of
 your choice or pay it forward by being kind to a neighbor. Bryant 
Funeral Home are in charge of arrangements.

Janis L. Deckert

Shirley Ann Kraft, age 79, passed away on December 14, 2019 at the 
Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on January 6, 
1940 in Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Chris and Viola (Reynolds) 
Leterle.

She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Our Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Ness City, she worked as a telephone operator in Ness City, 
cooked for the Ness County Hospital and she worked in the Thrift Store 
at Fort Dodge Soldiers' Home. Shirley enjoyed going to the casino and 
playing Bingo and watching KU Basketball. On Friday November 21st, 1958,
 she married Hubert Kraft in Guymon, Oklahoma. He died on November 22, 
2019.

Survivors include three sons, Larry Kraft and his wife, Donna, of 
Ness City; Bill Kraft and his wife, Glenda, of Derby and Ray Kraft and 
his friend, Mary Werth, of Antonino; two sister, Frances Gabel and her 
husband, Harold Dean, and Carol Schwein and her husband, Danny, all of 
Ness City; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and 1 great 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Hubert Kraft; and two infant brothers.

Memorial service will be on Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

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 </figure>Shirley Ann Kraft, age 79, passed away on December 14, 2019 at the 
Ness County Hospital in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on January 6, 
1940 in Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Chris and Viola (Reynolds) 
Leterle.She was a member and Sunday school teacher at Our Redeemer Lutheran 
Church, Ness City, she worked as a telephone operator in Ness City, 
cooked for the Ness County Hospital and she worked in the Thrift Store 
at Fort Dodge Soldiers' Home. Shirley enjoyed going to the casino and 
playing Bingo and watching KU Basketball. On Friday November 21st, 1958,
 she married Hubert Kraft in Guymon, Oklahoma. He died on November 22, 
2019.Survivors include three sons, Larry Kraft and his wife, Donna, of 
Ness City; Bill Kraft and his wife, Glenda, of Derby and Ray Kraft and 
his friend, Mary Werth, of Antonino; two sister, Frances Gabel and her 
husband, Harold Dean, and Carol Schwein and her husband, Danny, all of 
Ness City; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and 1 great 
great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, 
Hubert Kraft; and two infant brothers.Memorial service will be on Friday, December 20, 2019, 10:30 AM, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, Fort Dodge, Kansas.Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Shirley Ann Kraft

Maxine Mira York Wilson, 97, died on Saturday December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays.  

She was born on May 29, 1922 at her 
Grandparents home north of Shields the first of three children of Henry 
Herman &amp; Alberta Olive (Brown) York.  She attended Fairview Public 
School #38 in Gove County north of Healy and then lived with her 
Grandparents Ford Albert &amp; Winnie Olive (Maxwell) Brown in Healy to 
attend high school and graduated with the Healy High School Class of 
1940. 

 She married Harold Archie Kenoyer on November 29, 1942 and this 
union was blessed with three children- Robert, Frances and Nancy.  
Archie died on July 22, 1950.  She later married Shelby W. Wilson on 
November 14, 1972.  They lived on the farm north of Healy.  They had a 
small band called the Lane County Dusters and played for many dances and
 other occasions.  Maxine loved playing the piano even thou she could 
not read a note of music, only playing by ear.  Shelby died on April 10,
 2005.  At that time she moved to Dighton where she stayed the rest of 
her life.  She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Healy, 
Past member of Healy Rural School Board and Healy Coop.  


She is survived by her 3 children- Robert F. (Pat) Kenoyer of Dighton, 
Frances Louise Ross of Ellis and Nancy Lee (Keith Dickey) Ratzlaff of 
Healy, Step-Son- Steve (Suzan) Wilson, Step-Daughter- Debi Ascarte, 7 
Grandchildren- Harold (Eileen) Anderson of Hays, Greg (Chelle) Anderson 
of Dighton, Bruce Schaben of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Doug (Shelley) 
Schaben of Ness City, Stephanie (Darren) Leonard of Garden City, Stacy 
(Damien) Ramirez of Ogden, Utah &amp; Julie Clouse, 10 
Great-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Brother- Dwight (Mary)
 York of Oakley, Step-Brother- Rex (Margaret) Wilson of Marion, 
Step-Sister- Amy Willis of Warsaw, Missouri, Sister-In-Law- Pam Jennison
 of Healy.  She is preceded in death by her Parents, Both Husbands, 
Great-Grandson- Joshua LaRock, Brother- Henry Forrest York, 2 
Step-Brothers- Dean Wilson &amp; Keith Wilson and 2 Step-Sisters- Delia 
Speer &amp; Janie Johnston.


Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday at United Methodist Church in
 Healy with Rev Bud Tuxhorn officiating.  Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery.  Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Healy 
or J.O.Y. Center in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Friends may call 
from Noon to 8:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com            

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 </figure>Maxine Mira York Wilson, 97, died on Saturday December 14, 2019 at Hays 
Medical Center in Hays. She was born on May 29, 1922 at her 
Grandparents home north of Shields the first of three children of Henry 
Herman &amp; Alberta Olive (Brown) York. She attended Fairview Public 
School #38 in Gove County north of Healy and then lived with her 
Grandparents Ford Albert &amp; Winnie Olive (Maxwell) Brown in Healy to 
attend high school and graduated with the Healy High School Class of 
1940. She married Harold Archie Kenoyer on November 29, 1942 and this 
union was blessed with three children- Robert, Frances and Nancy. 
Archie died on July 22, 1950. She later married Shelby W. Wilson on 
November 14, 1972. They lived on the farm north of Healy. They had a 
small band called the Lane County Dusters and played for many dances and
 other occasions. Maxine loved playing the piano even thou she could 
not read a note of music, only playing by ear. Shelby died on April 10,
 2005. At that time she moved to Dighton where she stayed the rest of 
her life. She was a member of the United Methodist Church of Healy, 
Past member of Healy Rural School Board and Healy Coop. 
She is survived by her 3 children- Robert F. (Pat) Kenoyer of Dighton, 
Frances Louise Ross of Ellis and Nancy Lee (Keith Dickey) Ratzlaff of 
Healy, Step-Son- Steve (Suzan) Wilson, Step-Daughter- Debi Ascarte, 7 
Grandchildren- Harold (Eileen) Anderson of Hays, Greg (Chelle) Anderson 
of Dighton, Bruce Schaben of Gothenburg, Nebraska, Doug (Shelley) 
Schaben of Ness City, Stephanie (Darren) Leonard of Garden City, Stacy 
(Damien) Ramirez of Ogden, Utah &amp; Julie Clouse, 10 
Great-Grandchildren, 6 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Brother- Dwight (Mary)
 York of Oakley, Step-Brother- Rex (Margaret) Wilson of Marion, 
Step-Sister- Amy Willis of Warsaw, Missouri, Sister-In-Law- Pam Jennison
 of Healy. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Both Husbands, 
Great-Grandson- Joshua LaRock, Brother- Henry Forrest York, 2 
Step-Brothers- Dean Wilson &amp; Keith Wilson and 2 Step-Sisters- Delia 
Speer &amp; Janie Johnston.
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Friday at United Methodist Church in
 Healy with Rev Bud Tuxhorn officiating. Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church of Healy 
or J.O.Y. Center in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from Noon to 8:00 PM Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Maxine Mira York Wilson

Donald E. Taylor, 84, passed away December 14, 2019 at Country Living of Larned.

He was born September 3, 1935 in rural White Cloud, Kansas; the son 
of Fred and Helen Martin Taylor.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; he was a 
stockman and the Feedlot Manager at Pawnee Valley Feeders Hanston, Ks.

He was baptized in the Methodist Church and loved to hunt and fish. 
He graduated from Hiawatha High School and then from Kansas State 
University in 1958 with a bachelors in agriculture.

In 1953, he Married Geraldine Davis. They were married for 23 years 
then divorced. He married Kayla Williams in 1978, they were married for 
18 years, then divorced. He then married Alice Jo Coup in 2000, they 
were married for 16 years, and divorced in 2016,

Survivors include; two sons, Donald E. (Rita) Taylor Jr, Manhattan, 
Edward (Pam) Taylor, Burdett; two daughters, Susan (Emmett) Aistrup, 
Hanston, and Jody Taylor, Larned; a sister, Phyllis Taylor, Manhattan, 
eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a brother, Larry Taylor and a grandson, Chad Aistrup.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or 
Kansas Wildlife and Parks in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, 
KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Donald E. Taylor, 84, passed away December 14, 2019 at Country Living of Larned.He was born September 3, 1935 in rural White Cloud, Kansas; the son 
of Fred and Helen Martin Taylor.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident; he was a 
stockman and the Feedlot Manager at Pawnee Valley Feeders Hanston, Ks.He was baptized in the Methodist Church and loved to hunt and fish. 
He graduated from Hiawatha High School and then from Kansas State 
University in 1958 with a bachelors in agriculture.In 1953, he Married Geraldine Davis. They were married for 23 years 
then divorced. He married Kayla Williams in 1978, they were married for 
18 years, then divorced. He then married Alice Jo Coup in 2000, they 
were married for 16 years, and divorced in 2016,Survivors include; two sons, Donald E. (Rita) Taylor Jr, Manhattan, 
Edward (Pam) Taylor, Burdett; two daughters, Susan (Emmett) Aistrup, 
Hanston, and Jody Taylor, Larned; a sister, Phyllis Taylor, Manhattan, 
eight grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; a brother, Larry Taylor and a grandson, Chad Aistrup.Memorial service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 
Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until service time Thursday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Inurnment will be at a later date.Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice or 
Kansas Wildlife and Parks in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, 
KS 67550.&nbsp;

Donald E. Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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