Ilene Norton, age 93, died at Brookdale Senior Living, Hays, Kansas on February 27, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1930, in rural Beeler, Kansas, to Jacob and Myrtle (Schamaun) Merryfield and was the fourth of five children. Ilene and her family resided 8 miles south of Beeler, KS from birth to young adulthood.&nbsp;

Ilene attended Plum Creek School at Buda, KS for 8 years where she was the only student in her grade for all 8 years. Ilene attended Beeler High School and graduated in 1948. Ilene worked in the café in Dighton, KS before getting married.

On November 21, 1951, she married Leonard Norton in Dighton, KS. Two children were born to this union Vicky and Marlin. Leonard and Ilene built a farm and ranching legacy together for 50 years. Every farming and family decision was made together. &nbsp;Ilene helped with summer and fall harvest, harvest meals, checking cows, riding horses and motorcycles/4-wheelers. &nbsp;Ilene was an integral part of the farm operation and managing the farm finances. Ilene also cared for her mother, Myrtle, for many years at the farm. &nbsp;Leonard and Ilene had 50 years together before his death in 12-28-2001 on Marlin’s 34th birthday. Sadly, Marlin died 7 years after Leonard and both losses were Ilene’s greatest heartache.&nbsp;

&nbsp;After Leonard’s death Ilene moved from the farm to Ness City. She enjoyed spending time and playing cards with friends and family. Ilene attended numerous ball games, concerts and graduations watching her three grandchildren. Ilene loved her three grandchildren: Caleb, Colin and Cailin and enjoyed her six great-grandchildren: Canyon, Craylee, Caydex, Creek, Cru and Dirks. They brought her great joy in being with them. She attended the Utica and Ness City Methodist Churches. Ilene’s extended family of nieces and nephews were like her children as well and they affectionately called her “Auntie”.&nbsp;

Ilene is survived by her daughter, Vicky Francisco and her husband, Andy, of Beeler, Kansas; three grandchildren, Caleb and Jade Foos, Ness City, Colin and Katren Foos, Ness City, Cailin and Dylan Hamilton, Sublette; six great grandchildren, Canyon, Craylee and Creek Foos, Caydex and Cru Foos, and Dirks Hamilton; and her brother, Dean Merryfield, Ness City. Along with numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son; brothers, Delbert and Duane Merryfield; and her sister, Arlene Pearce. &nbsp;

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ness City Methodist Church followed by burial in the Utica Cemetery. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the Ness County Fair Association, Brookdale Senior Living, or the Utica American Legion.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ilene Norton, age 93, died at Brookdale Senior Living, Hays, Kansas on February 27, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1930, in rural Beeler, Kansas, to Jacob and Myrtle (Schamaun) Merryfield and was the fourth of five children. Ilene and her family resided 8 miles south of Beeler, KS from birth to young adulthood.&nbsp;Ilene attended Plum Creek School at Buda, KS for 8 years where she was the only student in her grade for all 8 years. Ilene attended Beeler High School and graduated in 1948. Ilene worked in the café in Dighton, KS before getting married.On November 21, 1951, she married Leonard Norton in Dighton, KS. Two children were born to this union Vicky and Marlin. Leonard and Ilene built a farm and ranching legacy together for 50 years. Every farming and family decision was made together. &nbsp;Ilene helped with summer and fall harvest, harvest meals, checking cows, riding horses and motorcycles/4-wheelers. &nbsp;Ilene was an integral part of the farm operation and managing the farm finances. Ilene also cared for her mother, Myrtle, for many years at the farm. &nbsp;Leonard and Ilene had 50 years together before his death in 12-28-2001 on Marlin’s 34th birthday. Sadly, Marlin died 7 years after Leonard and both losses were Ilene’s greatest heartache.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Leonard’s death Ilene moved from the farm to Ness City. She enjoyed spending time and playing cards with friends and family. Ilene attended numerous ball games, concerts and graduations watching her three grandchildren. Ilene loved her three grandchildren: Caleb, Colin and Cailin and enjoyed her six great-grandchildren: Canyon, Craylee, Caydex, Creek, Cru and Dirks. They brought her great joy in being with them. She attended the Utica and Ness City Methodist Churches. Ilene’s extended family of nieces and nephews were like her children as well and they affectionately called her “Auntie”.&nbsp;Ilene is survived by her daughter, Vicky Francisco and her husband, Andy, of Beeler, Kansas; three grandchildren, Caleb and Jade Foos, Ness City, Colin and Katren Foos, Ness City, Cailin and Dylan Hamilton, Sublette; six great grandchildren, Canyon, Craylee and Creek Foos, Caydex and Cru Foos, and Dirks Hamilton; and her brother, Dean Merryfield, Ness City. Along with numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and son; brothers, Delbert and Duane Merryfield; and her sister, Arlene Pearce. &nbsp;Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Ness City Methodist Church followed by burial in the Utica Cemetery. Viewing will be at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on Friday, March 1, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.Memorial Contributions may be given to the Ness County Fair Association, Brookdale Senior Living, or the Utica American Legion.Memories and words of support may be left for the family by signing the guestbook.&nbsp;

Ilene Norton

Gerald “Jake” Tomlinson passed away on Feb. 24, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. Jake was born to Darlene (Boese) and Cecil Tomlinson on Jan. 22, 1953, in Hoisington. He was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal. He graduated from McCracken High School in 1971. He joined the Army in 1971, serving at Fort Riley, until his discharge in 1974.

On Aug. 19, 1972, Jake married the love of his life Kathleen Herrman at the St. Joseph Church in Liebenthal. They were blessed with a happy healthy son, Shiloh, on July 23, 1973. They made their home in Ness City where Jake began his career with Cheyenne Oil. They eventually moved to McCracken and later to La Crosse. After retiring from the oilfield, Jake worked as the maintenance man at the Rush County Nursing Home in La Crosse. He had a great work ethic and always gave his all when working.

Jake never met a person he didn’t like, and his sense of humor was one of his greatest attributes. His passions were working on vehicles and boating at Cedar Bluff with his family and friends.

Jake was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Tomlinson; his mother, Darlene Hunt; his mother and father-in-law, Wilbert and Dolores Herrman; and brothers-in-law, Larry Gates and Doug Seachris.

Jake will be deeply missed by his wife, Kathy; his son, Shiloh; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; the two “daughters” that came and never left, Debra Zogleman and Vicki Gerstner; siblings: Tom (Shirley) Tomlinson, Marcketta Gates, Beverly Seachris, Cindy (Doug Schmidt) Ash, and Mike Riedel; sister-in-law, Janett (Ben) Rogers; brother-in-law, Darryl (Sherri) Herrman; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at St. Joseph Church in Liebenthal. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in the Saint Joseph Cemetery.

Memorials in memory of Jake may be made to the St. Joseph Church, 202 Main St, Liebenthal, KS 67553.

Gerald “Jake” Tomlinson passed away on Feb. 24, 2024, at Hays Medical Center. Jake was born to Darlene (Boese) and Cecil Tomlinson on Jan. 22, 1953, in Hoisington. He was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Liebenthal. He graduated from McCracken High School in 1971. He joined the Army in 1971, serving at Fort Riley, until his discharge in 1974.On Aug. 19, 1972, Jake married the love of his life Kathleen Herrman at the St. Joseph Church in Liebenthal. They were blessed with a happy healthy son, Shiloh, on July 23, 1973. They made their home in Ness City where Jake began his career with Cheyenne Oil. They eventually moved to McCracken and later to La Crosse. After retiring from the oilfield, Jake worked as the maintenance man at the Rush County Nursing Home in La Crosse. He had a great work ethic and always gave his all when working.Jake never met a person he didn’t like, and his sense of humor was one of his greatest attributes. His passions were working on vehicles and boating at Cedar Bluff with his family and friends.Jake was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Tomlinson; his mother, Darlene Hunt; his mother and father-in-law, Wilbert and Dolores Herrman; and brothers-in-law, Larry Gates and Doug Seachris.Jake will be deeply missed by his wife, Kathy; his son, Shiloh; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; the two “daughters” that came and never left, Debra Zogleman and Vicki Gerstner; siblings: Tom (Shirley) Tomlinson, Marcketta Gates, Beverly Seachris, Cindy (Doug Schmidt) Ash, and Mike Riedel; sister-in-law, Janett (Ben) Rogers; brother-in-law, Darryl (Sherri) Herrman; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 16, at St. Joseph Church in Liebenthal. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in the Saint Joseph Cemetery.Memorials in memory of Jake may be made to the St. Joseph Church, 202 Main St, Liebenthal, KS 67553.

Gerald “Jake” Tomlinson

Darletta “Darla” Sue (Lewis) Sealock, age 61 of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Brookdale of College Square in Overland Park, Kansas Darla was born February 21, 1963, in Hoxie, Kansas to Delbert and Dorthoy “Dottie” (Randolph) Lewis. Darla grew up in Hoxie and attended the Hoxie School graduating with the class of 1981. Darla was united in marriage to Lester Phillip Sealock on August 15, 1981, at the Hoxie Christian Church. Darla and Les lived in Hoxie where they raised their family.

Darla attended and graduated from the Hays Academy of Hair Design. She worked with Annette Follis as a cosmetologist. While she enjoyed working as a cosmetologist, she enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She loved her grandbabies and was very possessive of them. The annual Lewis Family Reunion was something Darla never missed. She was an excellent cook, loved to travel, and loved working outside with her flowers. Darla and Les loved to dance, and she was ready to go anytime there was a dance. Another favorite thing Darla enjoyed was going on “sister trips.” She was a part of the Sheridan County Benefit Walk organizational team for many years. She enjoyed helping others whenever she could. Darla was a devout Christian loving and serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Darla was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Lester “Les” Phillip Sealock of Hoxie, Kansas; children, Deadria Lewis (Dustin) of Osawatomie, Kansas, Shaylin Sealock of Hoxie, Kansas, Taunie Sealock of Oakley, Kansas, and Britton Sealock and fiancé’ Jasmine of Hoxie, Kansas; father, Delbert Lewis; mother-in-law, Wanda Sealock; sisters, Deb Smith (Daniel), Daylene Tracy (Jim), and Daresa Denis (Roger); brother Doug Lewis (Bonnie); and grandchildren, Persephanie Sealock, Rogan Lewis, Reid Lewis, Rory Lewis, Zipporah Torres, Mila Martinez, and Harvey Sealock.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorthoy “Dottie” Lewis; infant sister, Deanna Lewis; and father-in-law, Phillip Sealock.

A funeral service is planned for February 28, 2024, at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas, 10:30 A.M. with burial following in the Hoxie City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Christ Community Church, February 27, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. With family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and may be sent is care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas.

Darletta “Darla” Sue (Lewis) Sealock, age 61 of Hoxie, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Brookdale of College Square in Overland Park, Kansas Darla was born February 21, 1963, in Hoxie, Kansas to Delbert and Dorthoy “Dottie” (Randolph) Lewis. Darla grew up in Hoxie and attended the Hoxie School graduating with the class of 1981. Darla was united in marriage to Lester Phillip Sealock on August 15, 1981, at the Hoxie Christian Church. Darla and Les lived in Hoxie where they raised their family.<figure>
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 </figure>Darla attended and graduated from the Hays Academy of Hair Design. She worked with Annette Follis as a cosmetologist. While she enjoyed working as a cosmetologist, she enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She loved her grandbabies and was very possessive of them. The annual Lewis Family Reunion was something Darla never missed. She was an excellent cook, loved to travel, and loved working outside with her flowers. Darla and Les loved to dance, and she was ready to go anytime there was a dance. Another favorite thing Darla enjoyed was going on “sister trips.” She was a part of the Sheridan County Benefit Walk organizational team for many years. She enjoyed helping others whenever she could. Darla was a devout Christian loving and serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Darla was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and is survived by the love of her life, her husband, Lester “Les” Phillip Sealock of Hoxie, Kansas; children, Deadria Lewis (Dustin) of Osawatomie, Kansas, Shaylin Sealock of Hoxie, Kansas, Taunie Sealock of Oakley, Kansas, and Britton Sealock and fiancé’ Jasmine of Hoxie, Kansas; father, Delbert Lewis; mother-in-law, Wanda Sealock; sisters, Deb Smith (Daniel), Daylene Tracy (Jim), and Daresa Denis (Roger); brother Doug Lewis (Bonnie); and grandchildren, Persephanie Sealock, Rogan Lewis, Reid Lewis, Rory Lewis, Zipporah Torres, Mila Martinez, and Harvey Sealock.She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorthoy “Dottie” Lewis; infant sister, Deanna Lewis; and father-in-law, Phillip Sealock.A funeral service is planned for February 28, 2024, at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas, 10:30 A.M. with burial following in the Hoxie City Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the Christ Community Church, February 27, 2024, from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. With family receiving friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and may be sent is care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas.

Darletta "Darla Sue "Lewis" Sealock

Elizabeth “Betty” Rose (McClelland) Brewster was born Nov. 28, 1928, on the family farm near Studley.

She passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at the age of 95 while as a resident of the Sheridan County LTCU in Hoxie. Betty was the third youngest child of seven children of Thomas Earl and Martha Marie (Feiler) McClelland. Her siblings were Arthur, Thomas, Clarence, Dora, Ada, Homer (Mac), and infant sister Olivia who died at birth.

Betty started school at Holly Creek Country School, which was around a 3-mile walk one way. They had many frosted fingers and toes walking to school. When the new school was built at Tasco, she finished grade school there. After four years of attending high school in Hoxie, she went to Denver for a year at Central Business College. After completing her courses, she worked at the Singer Sewing Company in Denver but didn’t like the big city life and returned to Hoxie to work as a secretary for the high school.

Growing up, their mother taught the three girls to sew their own dresses and blouses and grow vegetables in a large garden. The family had an old pump organ that she learned to play at a very young age. Their faith in God was a very important foundation of their upbringing as they attended the Presbyterian Church in Tasco. Come rain or shine, their family hardly ever missed church services. Her family loved to sing hymns together, especially on Saturday nights.

Betty's youngest brother, Mac, was a very close friend to her and accompanied her to a friend's wedding dance where she met the love of her life, Gerald Brewster. He had just returned home from being in the WW2 conflict in Germany. On June 6, 1948, they were married. They attended the Lucerne Church of Christ where they were both baptized by immersion together in a stock tank at the country church. To this union, three children were born: Ellen, Teresa and Robert “Bob." Before the kids could hardly talk, they learned to sing as Betty played the piano. They always did their best to get the family to church because they wanted them to have a personal relationship with their Lord and Savior.

After almost 50 years on the farm, Gerald and Betty moved to Hoxie. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before Gerald's passing.

Betty was always active in church functions; Bible School, Sunday School teacher, cooking meals, singing in quartets, and playing the piano or organ for church services and the LTCU services on Wednesday night.

Betty is survived by her children and their spouses; Ellen (Jim) Howard, Teresa (Eric) Follis, and Bob (Jana) Brewster; grandchildren; Lance Shipley, Angela (Shipley) Wolgram, Karen (Follis) Lyles, Jon Follis, Victor Follis, Travis Brewster, Amanda (Brewster) Richards, Loren Howard, Chara (Howard) Heese, and Julie (Howard) Taylor, 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, brothers and sisters and their spouses, and granddaughter, Robin (Shipley) Pyles.

The family is grateful for the loving care given to their mother by the staff at the Sheridan County LTCU in Hoxie.

A celebration of life service is planned for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, south of Studley. She will be laid to rest beside her devoted husband, Gerald in the Lucerne Cemetery, Sheridan County.

There will be a visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5 to 6 p.m. 

Memorials are suggested to Operation Christmas Child at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. Words of caring may be left at <a href="http://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>.

Elizabeth “Betty” Rose (McClelland) Brewster was born Nov. 28, 1928, on the family farm near Studley.She passed away on Feb. 22, 2024, at the age of 95 while as a resident of the Sheridan County LTCU in Hoxie. Betty was the third youngest child of seven children of Thomas Earl and Martha Marie (Feiler) McClelland. Her siblings were Arthur, Thomas, Clarence, Dora, Ada, Homer (Mac), and infant sister Olivia who died at birth.<figure>
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 </figure>Betty started school at Holly Creek Country School, which was around a 3-mile walk one way. They had many frosted fingers and toes walking to school. When the new school was built at Tasco, she finished grade school there. After four years of attending high school in Hoxie, she went to Denver for a year at Central Business College. After completing her courses, she worked at the Singer Sewing Company in Denver but didn’t like the big city life and returned to Hoxie to work as a secretary for the high school.Growing up, their mother taught the three girls to sew their own dresses and blouses and grow vegetables in a large garden. The family had an old pump organ that she learned to play at a very young age. Their faith in God was a very important foundation of their upbringing as they attended the Presbyterian Church in Tasco. Come rain or shine, their family hardly ever missed church services. Her family loved to sing hymns together, especially on Saturday nights.Betty's youngest brother, Mac, was a very close friend to her and accompanied her to a friend's wedding dance where she met the love of her life, Gerald Brewster. He had just returned home from being in the WW2 conflict in Germany. On June 6, 1948, they were married. They attended the Lucerne Church of Christ where they were both baptized by immersion together in a stock tank at the country church. To this union, three children were born: Ellen, Teresa and Robert “Bob." Before the kids could hardly talk, they learned to sing as Betty played the piano. They always did their best to get the family to church because they wanted them to have a personal relationship with their Lord and Savior.After almost 50 years on the farm, Gerald and Betty moved to Hoxie. They celebrated 64 years of marriage before Gerald's passing.Betty was always active in church functions; Bible School, Sunday School teacher, cooking meals, singing in quartets, and playing the piano or organ for church services and the LTCU services on Wednesday night.Betty is survived by her children and their spouses; Ellen (Jim) Howard, Teresa (Eric) Follis, and Bob (Jana) Brewster; grandchildren; Lance Shipley, Angela (Shipley) Wolgram, Karen (Follis) Lyles, Jon Follis, Victor Follis, Travis Brewster, Amanda (Brewster) Richards, Loren Howard, Chara (Howard) Heese, and Julie (Howard) Taylor, 24 great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her loving husband, parents, brothers and sisters and their spouses, and granddaughter, Robin (Shipley) Pyles.The family is grateful for the loving care given to their mother by the staff at the Sheridan County LTCU in Hoxie.A celebration of life service is planned for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, south of Studley. She will be laid to rest beside her devoted husband, Gerald in the Lucerne Cemetery, Sheridan County.There will be a visitation from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Operation Christmas Child at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church or the Sheridan County Benefit Walk. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, KS 67740. Words of caring may be left at <a href="http://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com">www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com</a>.

Elizabeth Rose Brewster

Lore (Lori) Marie (Rendigs) Miller was born during World War II on June 26th, 1943 in Twistringen, Germany to Albert and Elfriede (Addicks) Rendigs. She grew up in Leste near the city of Bremen in Northern Germany. Lori’s relatives and friends, who all reside in Germany, have mostly come to visit her in Kansas, including her parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

After receiving her education, on the invitation of her parents’ friends who lived in New York City, Lori arrived in New York Harbor on November 14th, 1961 on the ship “Berlin”. She quickly found work as a Nanny of a wonderful family with three children. &nbsp;She began evening classes to learn conversational English and US History and fell in love with New York. Lori had promised her family she would only stay one year in the US, but she returned to Germany after ten months. Four months after her return to Germany, she decided to come back to the US for another year to see other parts of the country with an adventurous spirit.

During this following trip back at the end of January, 1963, on the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on the Ship “Bremen”, she met her future husband. &nbsp;Lore Rendigs and Larry Miller of Agra, KS were married on November 30th, 1963 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS. They went for their Honeymoon to Copenhagen, Denmark and to Germany so Larry could meet all of the family.

Lori was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS and held various positions as a Sunday and Bible school teacher and church reader. She was also active for a number of years at the Fred Marran American Legion Post #166 Ladies Auxiliary where she was elected to the position of Auxiliary President. &nbsp;That same day, in 1969, she received her United States Citizenship in Oberlin, Kansas and changed her name from Lore to Lori.

Lori entered into the hearing aid profession later and enjoyed a successful 20 year career until retirement. Lori and Larry moved from the farm to Kearney, NE, getting closer to better health care, and were excited to purchase their retirement home and enjoy new friends and experiences. They additionally became members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. Lori and Larry celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary together, and they cherished the many family trips around the country and the world.

Lori loved to travel, play Rumikub and bridge, read, and knit.

Lori is survived by her daughter Holly Clark and Glenn Beyer of Holloway, MN;&nbsp;son Carey of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren Aric Clark and great grandchild Jaxon of Muscotah, KS, Adam Clark with great grandchild Feurie of Neodesha, KS, and Taylor Miller of Las Vegas, NV; sister Hanna Buddelman; brother Albert; sister-in-law Lisa Rendigs; as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins of Germany; brother-in-law Gary Miller and wife Annie Miller of Florida; and nieces and nephews in the United States.

She is preceded in death by infant sons Douglas Miller and Ryan Miller, husband Larry Miller, her parents Albert and Elfriede Rendigs, and sister Traute Bruenig.

Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Kensington.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Cemetery or Team Schnak Strong Fund which helps send kids with Type 1 Diabetes to Camp Discovery.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lore (Lori) Marie (Rendigs) Miller was born during World War II on June 26th, 1943 in Twistringen, Germany to Albert and Elfriede (Addicks) Rendigs. She grew up in Leste near the city of Bremen in Northern Germany. Lori’s relatives and friends, who all reside in Germany, have mostly come to visit her in Kansas, including her parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins.After receiving her education, on the invitation of her parents’ friends who lived in New York City, Lori arrived in New York Harbor on November 14th, 1961 on the ship “Berlin”. She quickly found work as a Nanny of a wonderful family with three children. &nbsp;She began evening classes to learn conversational English and US History and fell in love with New York. Lori had promised her family she would only stay one year in the US, but she returned to Germany after ten months. Four months after her return to Germany, she decided to come back to the US for another year to see other parts of the country with an adventurous spirit.During this following trip back at the end of January, 1963, on the voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on the Ship “Bremen”, she met her future husband. &nbsp;Lore Rendigs and Larry Miller of Agra, KS were married on November 30th, 1963 at St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS. They went for their Honeymoon to Copenhagen, Denmark and to Germany so Larry could meet all of the family.Lori was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Kensington, KS and held various positions as a Sunday and Bible school teacher and church reader. She was also active for a number of years at the Fred Marran American Legion Post #166 Ladies Auxiliary where she was elected to the position of Auxiliary President. &nbsp;That same day, in 1969, she received her United States Citizenship in Oberlin, Kansas and changed her name from Lore to Lori.Lori entered into the hearing aid profession later and enjoyed a successful 20 year career until retirement. Lori and Larry moved from the farm to Kearney, NE, getting closer to better health care, and were excited to purchase their retirement home and enjoy new friends and experiences. They additionally became members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. Lori and Larry celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary together, and they cherished the many family trips around the country and the world.Lori loved to travel, play Rumikub and bridge, read, and knit.Lori is survived by her daughter Holly Clark and Glenn Beyer of Holloway, MN;&nbsp;son Carey of Las Vegas, NV; three grandchildren Aric Clark and great grandchild Jaxon of Muscotah, KS, Adam Clark with great grandchild Feurie of Neodesha, KS, and Taylor Miller of Las Vegas, NV; sister Hanna Buddelman; brother Albert; sister-in-law Lisa Rendigs; as well as, numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins of Germany; brother-in-law Gary Miller and wife Annie Miller of Florida; and nieces and nephews in the United States.She is preceded in death by infant sons Douglas Miller and Ryan Miller, husband Larry Miller, her parents Albert and Elfriede Rendigs, and sister Traute Bruenig.Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024 in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Kensington.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Cemetery or Team Schnak Strong Fund which helps send kids with Type 1 Diabetes to Camp Discovery.

Lore (Lori) Marie (Rendigs) Miller

Cecil Orliss Cheney, 94, passed away February 24, 2024, at home in Hoisington, Kan. surrounded by his loving family. &nbsp;He was born August 17, 1929, at Dundee, Kan., to James and Rosa (Myers) Cheney. &nbsp;Cecil married Leona Erb June 20, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kan. &nbsp;

Cecil, a resident of Hoisington since 1952 coming from Hutchinson, had been a long-time employee of KPL, retiring in May, 1992, as a service technician. &nbsp;Previous to his employment at KPL, Cecil worked in the oilfield, was a cook at various area restaurants, and was a dedicated employee of the City of Hoisington, serving on the police, electrical and water departments. &nbsp;Never having idle hands, following his retirement, Cecil worked in the produce department at Town and Country Supermarket. &nbsp; He was a member of Hoisington United Methodist Church, Lake Barton Golf Club, and enjoyed fishing, cooking and calling Bingo at the V.F.W, however, above all he enjoyed time with family, whom he loved so dearly. &nbsp;Among his many interests, he was most passionate about golf, having a great fondness for his golf family.

Survivors include his wife, Leona Cheney of the home; two daughters, Carolyn Mitchell and husband Jim of Prescott, Ariz., and Jolene Sparks and husband Darrel of Perry, Okla.; four grandchildren, Shari Carter (Darrin), Daren Sparks (Laurie), Amy Mitchell, and Wesley Sparks (Lindsey); five great-grandchildren, Braydan (Lauren), Cassidy, Cale, Kendall, and Lincoln; one great-great-granddaughter, Paisley; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in passing by five brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Eugene, Jerry and Raymond.

Celebration of Life services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to GPS Kids Club, Kans for Kids, or Lake Barton Golf Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Cecil Orliss Cheney, 94, passed away February 24, 2024, at home in Hoisington, Kan. surrounded by his loving family. &nbsp;He was born August 17, 1929, at Dundee, Kan., to James and Rosa (Myers) Cheney. &nbsp;Cecil married Leona Erb June 20, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kan. &nbsp;Cecil, a resident of Hoisington since 1952 coming from Hutchinson, had been a long-time employee of KPL, retiring in May, 1992, as a service technician. &nbsp;Previous to his employment at KPL, Cecil worked in the oilfield, was a cook at various area restaurants, and was a dedicated employee of the City of Hoisington, serving on the police, electrical and water departments. &nbsp;Never having idle hands, following his retirement, Cecil worked in the produce department at Town and Country Supermarket. &nbsp; He was a member of Hoisington United Methodist Church, Lake Barton Golf Club, and enjoyed fishing, cooking and calling Bingo at the V.F.W, however, above all he enjoyed time with family, whom he loved so dearly. &nbsp;Among his many interests, he was most passionate about golf, having a great fondness for his golf family.Survivors include his wife, Leona Cheney of the home; two daughters, Carolyn Mitchell and husband Jim of Prescott, Ariz., and Jolene Sparks and husband Darrel of Perry, Okla.; four grandchildren, Shari Carter (Darrin), Daren Sparks (Laurie), Amy Mitchell, and Wesley Sparks (Lindsey); five great-grandchildren, Braydan (Lauren), Cassidy, Cale, Kendall, and Lincoln; one great-great-granddaughter, Paisley; and numerous nieces and nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in passing by five brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Eugene, Jerry and Raymond.Celebration of Life services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to GPS Kids Club, Kans for Kids, or Lake Barton Golf Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Cecil Orliss Cheney

Charles Russell “Chuck” Parmer, 87, passed away February 22, 2024, at Country Living Memory Care of Larned. He was born on October 1, 1936, in Bascom, Fla. to Gussie and Esther (Jordan) Parmer. He married Carolyn Sue Hopper on April 21, 1960, in Scott City. She died September 9, 2017.&nbsp;

A resident of Great Bend since 1997, Chuck was formerly of Hays. He was a member of the American Legion Post #180, Lake Barton Golf Club First United Methodist Church where he was active as an usher and involved in Sunday School. Chuck was the branch manager for Cen-Kan Supply and American Electric, then later retired from Winnelson Company in 1997. He was a United States Air Force Airman 1st Class, having served from 1958-1963.&nbsp;

Survivors include, a son, Sheldon Parmer and wife Tammy of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Sonya Rein and husband J.D. of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Ali Doyle (Michael), Thomas Rein (Meghan) and Sagan Johnson (Matt); and two great grandchildren, Myla Rein and Bowie Johnson. &nbsp;Also surviving is a sister in law, Martha Parmer of Shorterville, Ala.; Sue’s sister, Joyce Ramsey of Scott City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Branton Parmer; and a sister, Alice Jeanette Lee.&nbsp;

The family will be present to receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 29, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Chaplain Guy Hanna presiding. &nbsp;Military Rites will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to First United Methodist Church or American Legion Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Charles Russell “Chuck” Parmer, 87, passed away February 22, 2024, at Country Living Memory Care of Larned. He was born on October 1, 1936, in Bascom, Fla. to Gussie and Esther (Jordan) Parmer. He married Carolyn Sue Hopper on April 21, 1960, in Scott City. She died September 9, 2017.&nbsp;A resident of Great Bend since 1997, Chuck was formerly of Hays. He was a member of the American Legion Post #180, Lake Barton Golf Club First United Methodist Church where he was active as an usher and involved in Sunday School. Chuck was the branch manager for Cen-Kan Supply and American Electric, then later retired from Winnelson Company in 1997. He was a United States Air Force Airman 1st Class, having served from 1958-1963.&nbsp;Survivors include, a son, Sheldon Parmer and wife Tammy of Austin, Texas; a daughter, Sonya Rein and husband J.D. of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Ali Doyle (Michael), Thomas Rein (Meghan) and Sagan Johnson (Matt); and two great grandchildren, Myla Rein and Bowie Johnson. &nbsp;Also surviving is a sister in law, Martha Parmer of Shorterville, Ala.; Sue’s sister, Joyce Ramsey of Scott City; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Branton Parmer; and a sister, Alice Jeanette Lee.&nbsp;The family will be present to receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 29, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Chaplain Guy Hanna presiding. &nbsp;Military Rites will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to First United Methodist Church or American Legion Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Charles Russell “Chuck” Parmer

Randall Lee “Randy” Smith, 79, passed away February 28, 2024, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on May 10, 1944, in Glendale, California, to Chester “Chet” and Anna Louise (Issac) Smith. On June 4, 1965, he married Sanda Sue Pedigo in Great Bend, Kansas. She passed on June 12, 2020.

A lifetime resident of Barton County, Randy worked for the KBI as a field agent. He was also a Criminal Justice professor at Barton Community College, and worked for the Barton County Sheriff’s Office both in the Reserves as well as maintenance. Randy was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, wood burning, drawing, sculpting, supporting community activities and members, and spending time with family. Randy was well known along with his wife as being Mr. and Mrs. Claus to spread Christmas magic in Great Bend for over 50 years.&nbsp;

Survivors include four granddaughters, Kenda Werth and husband Brandon, Kaycee, Madison, and McKayla Smith, all of Great Bend; three great granddaughters, Ava Vonfeldt, Jaselyn and Brielle Werth, all of Great Bend; brother, Ron Smith and wife Christina of Hoisington; and beloved dog, Otis P.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandy; son, David Smith; his parents; and sister, Rhonda Blazek.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Bever presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Barton County Sheriff’s Reserve Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Randall Lee “Randy” Smith, 79, passed away February 28, 2024, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on May 10, 1944, in Glendale, California, to Chester “Chet” and Anna Louise (Issac) Smith. On June 4, 1965, he married Sanda Sue Pedigo in Great Bend, Kansas. She passed on June 12, 2020.A lifetime resident of Barton County, Randy worked for the KBI as a field agent. He was also a Criminal Justice professor at Barton Community College, and worked for the Barton County Sheriff’s Office both in the Reserves as well as maintenance. Randy was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed woodworking, wood burning, drawing, sculpting, supporting community activities and members, and spending time with family. Randy was well known along with his wife as being Mr. and Mrs. Claus to spread Christmas magic in Great Bend for over 50 years.&nbsp;Survivors include four granddaughters, Kenda Werth and husband Brandon, Kaycee, Madison, and McKayla Smith, all of Great Bend; three great granddaughters, Ava Vonfeldt, Jaselyn and Brielle Werth, all of Great Bend; brother, Ron Smith and wife Christina of Hoisington; and beloved dog, Otis P.He is preceded in death by his wife, Sandy; son, David Smith; his parents; and sister, Rhonda Blazek.Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 1, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Bever presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Barton County Sheriff’s Reserve Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Randall Lee “Randy” Smith

Judy Kay (Hartsell) Webring, 75, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, KS. This was after a courageous battle with many health issues in recent years, mainly due to liver cancer.

Judy was born on March 24th, 1948, in Stafford, Kansas, to Clarence and Helen (Seevers) Hartsell. She graduated from Stafford High School in Stafford, Kansas, in 1966.

On August 24th, 1968, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Gary Webring. In 1988, Gary and Judy moved their family to Goodland, Kansas, where they planted roots. Judy worked at First National Bank of Goodland, Kansas, for 27 years, where you could find her happy to help you and always smiling. In 2016, Judy relocated to Olathe, Kansas, due to health concerns. She enjoyed spending her time laughing with the people around her, quality time with her friends and family, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandson.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence and Helen (Seevers) Hartsell, and her beloved Gary Webring.

She is survived by her two children, Dax Webring of Goodland, Kansas, and Dana (Jason) Zann of Olathe, Kansas and her brother, Larry Hartsell of Manhattan, New York. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Dayne (Tyler) Gastineau, Danika Zann, Deacon Zann, Paizley Webring, and Prezley Webring. In addition, she is survived by one great-grandson: Sawyer Gastineau.

In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the Olathe Hospice House, 15310 S Marion St., Olathe, Kansas 66061.

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 </figure>Judy Kay (Hartsell) Webring, 75, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, at Olathe Hospice House in Olathe, KS. This was after a courageous battle with many health issues in recent years, mainly due to liver cancer.Judy was born on March 24th, 1948, in Stafford, Kansas, to Clarence and Helen (Seevers) Hartsell. She graduated from Stafford High School in Stafford, Kansas, in 1966.On August 24th, 1968, Judy married her high school sweetheart, Gary Webring. In 1988, Gary and Judy moved their family to Goodland, Kansas, where they planted roots. Judy worked at First National Bank of Goodland, Kansas, for 27 years, where you could find her happy to help you and always smiling. In 2016, Judy relocated to Olathe, Kansas, due to health concerns. She enjoyed spending her time laughing with the people around her, quality time with her friends and family, and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandson.Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence and Helen (Seevers) Hartsell, and her beloved Gary Webring.She is survived by her two children, Dax Webring of Goodland, Kansas, and Dana (Jason) Zann of Olathe, Kansas and her brother, Larry Hartsell of Manhattan, New York. She also leaves behind five grandchildren: Dayne (Tyler) Gastineau, Danika Zann, Deacon Zann, Paizley Webring, and Prezley Webring. In addition, she is survived by one great-grandson: Sawyer Gastineau.In Lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the Olathe Hospice House, 15310 S Marion St., Olathe, Kansas 66061.

Judy Kay Webring

Lifelong Goodland, Kansas resident, Jeanne L. Harding, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp;

She was born on October 21, 1925, in Goodland, Kansas to Bernard and Loraine (Hamilton) Galbreth. &nbsp;Jeanne was very proud of her heritage. &nbsp;She loved her grandparents JG and Ethel Hamilton. &nbsp;She spent most of her childhood with them at the family’s Coal and Feed business. &nbsp;Her great grandmother was a Cherokee Indian.

Jeanne had deep roots in Sherman County. &nbsp;Her great grandfather Isaac Houston homesteaded in southwest Sherman County in 1886. &nbsp;He became one of the first county commissioners for two terms. &nbsp;Her family was significantly involved in the business development of Goodland.

Jeanne graduated from Sherman Community High School in Goodland, KS in 1943. &nbsp;On October 14, 1944, she married Don Harding in Goodland. &nbsp; Jeanne worked for many years as a Dispatcher for Great Plains Electric Company retiring in 1987. Jeanne was a member of Crime Stoppers, Good Sam Camper Club and the Methodist church quilting ladies. &nbsp;She was a good cook and loved to bake pies. &nbsp;One of Jeanne’s biggest highlights after retiring was her and Don traveling with the Good Sam Camper Club. They also took many trips on their own. &nbsp;She was always involved with her children’s activities, Ron in Boy Scouts and LaDona in 4-H, and then with her grandchildren. Jeanne was a Boy Scout chili feed &amp; Catch a Pig sponsor for many years.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather EW Van Meter, husband Don, and great grandson Brock William Frerichs.&nbsp;

She is survived by her son Ron Harding, daughter LaDona (Richard) Frerichs of Goodland, KS; brother-in-law Bob Harding of Goodland, KS; grandchildren Bret (Jennifer) Frerichs of Goddard, KS and Malissa Sloan of Broomfield, CO; great grandchildren Brady (Kylie) Frerichs, Brendan Frerichs all of Garden Plain, KS, Jett Sloan of Broomfield, CO.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Goodland United Methodist Church, the Boy Scout Troop 142 or to the Sherman County 4-H Council and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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 </figure>Lifelong Goodland, Kansas resident, Jeanne L. Harding, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on February 24, 2024, at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp;She was born on October 21, 1925, in Goodland, Kansas to Bernard and Loraine (Hamilton) Galbreth. &nbsp;Jeanne was very proud of her heritage. &nbsp;She loved her grandparents JG and Ethel Hamilton. &nbsp;She spent most of her childhood with them at the family’s Coal and Feed business. &nbsp;Her great grandmother was a Cherokee Indian.Jeanne had deep roots in Sherman County. &nbsp;Her great grandfather Isaac Houston homesteaded in southwest Sherman County in 1886. &nbsp;He became one of the first county commissioners for two terms. &nbsp;Her family was significantly involved in the business development of Goodland.Jeanne graduated from Sherman Community High School in Goodland, KS in 1943. &nbsp;On October 14, 1944, she married Don Harding in Goodland. &nbsp; Jeanne worked for many years as a Dispatcher for Great Plains Electric Company retiring in 1987. Jeanne was a member of Crime Stoppers, Good Sam Camper Club and the Methodist church quilting ladies. &nbsp;She was a good cook and loved to bake pies. &nbsp;One of Jeanne’s biggest highlights after retiring was her and Don traveling with the Good Sam Camper Club. They also took many trips on their own. &nbsp;She was always involved with her children’s activities, Ron in Boy Scouts and LaDona in 4-H, and then with her grandchildren. Jeanne was a Boy Scout chili feed &amp; Catch a Pig sponsor for many years.Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather EW Van Meter, husband Don, and great grandson Brock William Frerichs.&nbsp;She is survived by her son Ron Harding, daughter LaDona (Richard) Frerichs of Goodland, KS; brother-in-law Bob Harding of Goodland, KS; grandchildren Bret (Jennifer) Frerichs of Goddard, KS and Malissa Sloan of Broomfield, CO; great grandchildren Brady (Kylie) Frerichs, Brendan Frerichs all of Garden Plain, KS, Jett Sloan of Broomfield, CO.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Goodland United Methodist Church, the Boy Scout Troop 142 or to the Sherman County 4-H Council and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Jeanne L. Harding

Daniel Lee Juarez, 61, died at his home in Garden City, Kansas on February 25, 2024. He was born October 4th, 1962, the son of Ray Sr. and Dora Juarez in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He moved to Garden City in 1982. He met the love of his life Grace Marinez in August 1988, three months later they married on December 10, 1988, in Syracuse, Kansas. She Survives.

Daniel enjoyed collecting classic cars and sports cars. He was a loyal Denver Broncos fan and liked watching Nascar. He enjoyed woodworking and going to concerts, Bronco games. A bit of a musician himself, he liked his music loud and his cars fast. Daniel had an adventurous spirit and lived life that way. Most of all he loved doing life with his best friend and loving wife of 35 years, "Gracie". They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grand babies. He was proud of them all and loved them dearly.He had previously been employed at Tyson, Monfort, Cash and Carry Lumber. He spent his last 25 years of employment working for Heartland Coca-Cola. First as the warehouse manager and then as an equipment technician.

Survivors include his wife Grace Juarez; Children-Stephanie Marinez, Christopher Marinez and Michael Juarez. Grandchildren-Hailee Near (Aron Sanchez), Alyssa Nava (Alejandro Abundis), Salvador Nava (Anna Martinez), Michael Marinez, Jeremy Lucas Jr. and Daniella Preston: Great grandchildren- Aleena Sanchez, Aron Sanchez Jr., Ashton Nava Alba and Avani Abundis. All from Garden City. Father-Ray Juarez Sr. (Roxanne) Denver, Co. Siblings-Ray Juarez Jr., Cheyenne, Wyoming; John (Christine) Juarez, Robinson, Kansas; Christine (Dennis) Melgosa of Grovetown Ga, Georgia; Virginia Gilman, New Hampshire and Sam Juarez, Denver, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews. Last but not least his furry companion, "RJ".

Preceded in death by his mother, Dora Juarez, his sister Debbie Fiorini and two furry friends "Ned" and "Lakota".

Visitation will be held 12:00 – 5:00 pm Wednesday February 28, 2024, at Garnand Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm at St Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, February 29, 2024, also at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Daniel Juarez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 67846. 620-276-3219.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Daniel Lee Juarez, 61, died at his home in Garden City, Kansas on February 25, 2024. He was born October 4th, 1962, the son of Ray Sr. and Dora Juarez in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He moved to Garden City in 1982. He met the love of his life Grace Marinez in August 1988, three months later they married on December 10, 1988, in Syracuse, Kansas. She Survives.Daniel enjoyed collecting classic cars and sports cars. He was a loyal Denver Broncos fan and liked watching Nascar. He enjoyed woodworking and going to concerts, Bronco games. A bit of a musician himself, he liked his music loud and his cars fast. Daniel had an adventurous spirit and lived life that way. Most of all he loved doing life with his best friend and loving wife of 35 years, "Gracie". They have 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 4 great grand babies. He was proud of them all and loved them dearly.He had previously been employed at Tyson, Monfort, Cash and Carry Lumber. He spent his last 25 years of employment working for Heartland Coca-Cola. First as the warehouse manager and then as an equipment technician.Survivors include his wife Grace Juarez; Children-Stephanie Marinez, Christopher Marinez and Michael Juarez. Grandchildren-Hailee Near (Aron Sanchez), Alyssa Nava (Alejandro Abundis), Salvador Nava (Anna Martinez), Michael Marinez, Jeremy Lucas Jr. and Daniella Preston: Great grandchildren- Aleena Sanchez, Aron Sanchez Jr., Ashton Nava Alba and Avani Abundis. All from Garden City. Father-Ray Juarez Sr. (Roxanne) Denver, Co. Siblings-Ray Juarez Jr., Cheyenne, Wyoming; John (Christine) Juarez, Robinson, Kansas; Christine (Dennis) Melgosa of Grovetown Ga, Georgia; Virginia Gilman, New Hampshire and Sam Juarez, Denver, Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews. Last but not least his furry companion, "RJ".Preceded in death by his mother, Dora Juarez, his sister Debbie Fiorini and two furry friends "Ned" and "Lakota".Visitation will be held 12:00 – 5:00 pm Wednesday February 28, 2024, at Garnand Funeral Home with a Rosary to follow at 7:00 pm at St Mary Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, February 29, 2024, also at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the Daniel Juarez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City KS. 67846. 620-276-3219.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Daniel Lee Juarez

Michael Jeffrey Shopteese, age 48, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home in Hugoton. He was born July 26, 1975, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Michael J. Shopteese and Marla Thompson.

Jeff grew up in Ordway, Colorado, and graduated from Crowley County High School. He then attended Pueblo Community College. He has lived in Hugoton for the last 13 years. He has worked for a farmer, the railroad company, DCP, Merit, Rome and Harper Farms and was currently the logistics manager for Seaboard Energy Kansas. Jeff married Lupe Camacho on July 6, 2013, in Hugoton. He enjoyed playing co-ed softball, wrestling, fishing, and hunting. Jeff was also an avid OSU fan.

Jeff is survived by his wife, Lupe, of Hugoton; children, Chandra Shopteese of Pueblo, Colorado; Ethan Shopteese and wife, Randi, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma; and Avah Shopteese of Hugoton; stepsons, Isaiah Peachey and Eli Camacho both of Hugoton; father, Michael J. Shopteese and step-mother, Nancy, of Amarillo, Texas; step-father, Jerry Flores of Sugar City, Colorado; one grandson, Oakley Shopteese; and one grandchild on the way, Everly.

Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Marla Thompson.

Memorial service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Hugoton, Kansas, with Pastor Heath Kelley officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton. Memorials may be given to the Jeff Shopteese Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Michael Jeffrey Shopteese, age 48, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at his home in Hugoton. He was born July 26, 1975, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Michael J. Shopteese and Marla Thompson.Jeff grew up in Ordway, Colorado, and graduated from Crowley County High School. He then attended Pueblo Community College. He has lived in Hugoton for the last 13 years. He has worked for a farmer, the railroad company, DCP, Merit, Rome and Harper Farms and was currently the logistics manager for Seaboard Energy Kansas. Jeff married Lupe Camacho on July 6, 2013, in Hugoton. He enjoyed playing co-ed softball, wrestling, fishing, and hunting. Jeff was also an avid OSU fan.Jeff is survived by his wife, Lupe, of Hugoton; children, Chandra Shopteese of Pueblo, Colorado; Ethan Shopteese and wife, Randi, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma; and Avah Shopteese of Hugoton; stepsons, Isaiah Peachey and Eli Camacho both of Hugoton; father, Michael J. Shopteese and step-mother, Nancy, of Amarillo, Texas; step-father, Jerry Flores of Sugar City, Colorado; one grandson, Oakley Shopteese; and one grandchild on the way, Everly.Jeff is preceded in death by his mother, Marla Thompson.Memorial service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Hugoton, Kansas, with Pastor Heath Kelley officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home in Hugoton. Memorials may be given to the Jeff Shopteese Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael Jeffrey Shopteese

&nbsp; Gail Lamberson, age 73, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses. He was born October 28, 1950, in Dumont, Texas, the son of Wilber Lee and Tempie (Overton) Lamberson.

Gail came to Ulysses at 3 years old and was a member of the Ulysses High School Class of 1968. Gail was inducted into the United States Army and served until his Honorable Discharge in April of 1972. He married Sharlett Betterton on March 21, 1970, in Ulysses. His hobbies included working with stained glass, restoring old cars, drag racing, and attending and showing his 1997 SS Camaro SLP at car shows. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and attending their activities. Gail worked at Webber Supply, owned and operated Gail Lamberson Pump Service, and retired from Minter-Wilson Well Service after 20 plus years of service. He was a member of the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 in Ulysses and served on the Funeral Honor Guard for years.

Gail is survived by his wife, Sharlett of their home; daughters, Tess Peden and husband, Kurtis, and Brandi Salinas and husband, Francisco, all of Ulysses; brothers, Kenneth Lamberson of North Carolina, Garry Lamberson of Washington, Wayne Lamberson of Ulysses; sister, Ginger Kilburn of Missouri; four grandchildren, Tyler Peden and wife, Alexis, Tanner Peden, Braysen Salinas, and Jaxsen Salinas; and two great-grandchildren, Finn and Miles Peden.

Gail is preceded in death by his parents; Wilber and Tempie Lamberson; brothers, James, Gene, Earl, Arcine, Glynn, Rod, and David Lamberson.

A memorial service will be Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses with military rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79. Memorial contributions may be given to Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp; Gail Lamberson, age 73, of Ulysses, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at Western Prairie Senior Living Community in Ulysses. He was born October 28, 1950, in Dumont, Texas, the son of Wilber Lee and Tempie (Overton) Lamberson.Gail came to Ulysses at 3 years old and was a member of the Ulysses High School Class of 1968. Gail was inducted into the United States Army and served until his Honorable Discharge in April of 1972. He married Sharlett Betterton on March 21, 1970, in Ulysses. His hobbies included working with stained glass, restoring old cars, drag racing, and attending and showing his 1997 SS Camaro SLP at car shows. He enjoyed spending time with his grandsons and attending their activities. Gail worked at Webber Supply, owned and operated Gail Lamberson Pump Service, and retired from Minter-Wilson Well Service after 20 plus years of service. He was a member of the Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 in Ulysses and served on the Funeral Honor Guard for years.Gail is survived by his wife, Sharlett of their home; daughters, Tess Peden and husband, Kurtis, and Brandi Salinas and husband, Francisco, all of Ulysses; brothers, Kenneth Lamberson of North Carolina, Garry Lamberson of Washington, Wayne Lamberson of Ulysses; sister, Ginger Kilburn of Missouri; four grandchildren, Tyler Peden and wife, Alexis, Tanner Peden, Braysen Salinas, and Jaxsen Salinas; and two great-grandchildren, Finn and Miles Peden.Gail is preceded in death by his parents; Wilber and Tempie Lamberson; brothers, James, Gene, Earl, Arcine, Glynn, Rod, and David Lamberson.A memorial service will be Monday, March 11, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Garnand Funeral Home in Ulysses with military rites conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79. Memorial contributions may be given to Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79 in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gail Lamberson

R. Allen Klein, 86, passed away February 25, 2024 at Country Living, Home Plus of Larned.

He was born April 19, 1937 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Charles Roy and Gertrude Louise (Saxton) Klein.

Allen was raised on the family home place west of Burdett and graduated from Burdett High School in 1956 as president of his senior class. He attended Fort Hays State University, where he met Joyce Rodine Kessler. They were married on January 26, 1958. She passed away on October 21, 2000. On February 2, 2002, he married Bonnie (Badger) Neeley in Rozel. &nbsp;She passed away October 9, 2019.

Allen was president of the Burdett Blue Ribbon 4-H Club; served on the Burdett Co-op board for thirteen years; helped start the Triag Co-op and was president of it for one year. He served on the Big Bend Water Board for seven years and on the Keysville Twp. Board for several years. Allen was president of the Burdett Alumni 2015-2017.

After serving in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960, he resumed farming in the Rozel area. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, first in Burdett and later in Rozel. He was chairman of the Administrative Council in Rozel for fourteen years.

Allen was predeceased by his parents, grandparents Harry and Gertie (Kilborn) Klein and Hugh and Emma (Keller) Saxton, his wife Joyce and his wife Bonnie.

He is survived by four siblings: Kendall (DeeLores) Klein, Atwood, Lyn (Faye) Klein, Hays, Nila (Don) Walker, Hays, and Neva Klein, Wichita. He and Joyce are the parents of four children who survive him: Tim (Norene) Klein of Wamego, Kansas; Randy (Debbie) Klein of Paola, Kansas; Jol (Sherri) Klein of Wamego, Kansas, and Marta Klein of DR-Congo, Africa; nine grandchildren: Tasha (Brad) Rice, Oree (Allison) Klein, Caleb (Jami) Klein, Josh (Stephanie) Klein, Seth (Kayla) Klein, Micah (Lauren) Klein, Gabby (Daniel) Jensen, Mollie (Patrick) Hobbs, Jacob Klein; ten great grandchildren, Oren, Joyce, Jax, Hattie, Jackson, Olivia, Isabella, Oliver, Kessler, and Kenan.

Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Valley Community Church of Burdett, formerly Burdett United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 6-8 p.m. &nbsp;Burial will be in Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett with Military Graveside Rites.

Memorials may be given to the Allen Klein Family Scholarship (for Pawnee Heights High School graduates) in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>R. Allen Klein, 86, passed away February 25, 2024 at Country Living, Home Plus of Larned.He was born April 19, 1937 in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Charles Roy and Gertrude Louise (Saxton) Klein.Allen was raised on the family home place west of Burdett and graduated from Burdett High School in 1956 as president of his senior class. He attended Fort Hays State University, where he met Joyce Rodine Kessler. They were married on January 26, 1958. She passed away on October 21, 2000. On February 2, 2002, he married Bonnie (Badger) Neeley in Rozel. &nbsp;She passed away October 9, 2019.Allen was president of the Burdett Blue Ribbon 4-H Club; served on the Burdett Co-op board for thirteen years; helped start the Triag Co-op and was president of it for one year. He served on the Big Bend Water Board for seven years and on the Keysville Twp. Board for several years. Allen was president of the Burdett Alumni 2015-2017.After serving in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960, he resumed farming in the Rozel area. He was a lifelong member of the Methodist Church, first in Burdett and later in Rozel. He was chairman of the Administrative Council in Rozel for fourteen years.Allen was predeceased by his parents, grandparents Harry and Gertie (Kilborn) Klein and Hugh and Emma (Keller) Saxton, his wife Joyce and his wife Bonnie.He is survived by four siblings: Kendall (DeeLores) Klein, Atwood, Lyn (Faye) Klein, Hays, Nila (Don) Walker, Hays, and Neva Klein, Wichita. He and Joyce are the parents of four children who survive him: Tim (Norene) Klein of Wamego, Kansas; Randy (Debbie) Klein of Paola, Kansas; Jol (Sherri) Klein of Wamego, Kansas, and Marta Klein of DR-Congo, Africa; nine grandchildren: Tasha (Brad) Rice, Oree (Allison) Klein, Caleb (Jami) Klein, Josh (Stephanie) Klein, Seth (Kayla) Klein, Micah (Lauren) Klein, Gabby (Daniel) Jensen, Mollie (Patrick) Hobbs, Jacob Klein; ten great grandchildren, Oren, Joyce, Jax, Hattie, Jackson, Olivia, Isabella, Oliver, Kessler, and Kenan.Funeral will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 1, 2024 at Valley Community Church of Burdett, formerly Burdett United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 6-8 p.m. &nbsp;Burial will be in Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett with Military Graveside Rites.Memorials may be given to the Allen Klein Family Scholarship (for Pawnee Heights High School graduates) in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

R. Allen Klein

Jerry W. Buxton, age 56, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on August 2, 1967, in Walsenburg, Colorado, the son of Jack &amp; Velma Reeves Buxton. &nbsp;A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1972 moving from Walsenburg, Colorado, he was the CFO for Finney County Feedyard.

Jerry was a member of the Pence Community Church in Pence, Kansas, and was a past Scott City Council Member and Scott County Commissioner, and memberships to many area golf courses.

On September 2, 1989, he married Jynette Eckels in Shallow Water, Kansas. &nbsp;She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Jynette Buxton of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Emily Buxton of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Velma Buxton of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Rob &amp; Lil Buxton of Norway, Two Grandsons - Camden Mulligan of Scott City, Kansas, Brexton Mulligan of Scott City, Kansas, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews.

He is preceded in death by his Father - Jack Buxton, One Daughter - Alexis Buxton, Father in Law - Eugene Eckels, and Mother In Law - Ann Eckels.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Don Williams presiding. &nbsp;Services will be live-streamed at www.priceandsons.com or&nbsp;<a href="https://evt.live/gcrossman">https://evt.live/jbuxton</a>

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Jerry Buxton Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Jerry W. Buxton, age 56, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on August 2, 1967, in Walsenburg, Colorado, the son of Jack &amp; Velma Reeves Buxton. &nbsp;A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1972 moving from Walsenburg, Colorado, he was the CFO for Finney County Feedyard.Jerry was a member of the Pence Community Church in Pence, Kansas, and was a past Scott City Council Member and Scott County Commissioner, and memberships to many area golf courses.On September 2, 1989, he married Jynette Eckels in Shallow Water, Kansas. &nbsp;She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Jynette Buxton of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Emily Buxton of Scott City, Kansas, Mother - Velma Buxton of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - Rob &amp; Lil Buxton of Norway, Two Grandsons - Camden Mulligan of Scott City, Kansas, Brexton Mulligan of Scott City, Kansas, and numerous nieces &amp; nephews.He is preceded in death by his Father - Jack Buxton, One Daughter - Alexis Buxton, Father in Law - Eugene Eckels, and Mother In Law - Ann Eckels.A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Don Williams presiding. &nbsp;Services will be live-streamed at www.priceandsons.com or&nbsp;<a href="https://evt.live/gcrossman">https://evt.live/jbuxton</a>Memorials In Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Jerry Buxton Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.

Jerry W. Buxton

Verlin Francis “Frank” Miller, 83, Victoria, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at HaysMed.

He was born July 3, 1940 on the family farm north of Victoria, the son of Joe A. and Laura (Dinkel) Miller. Frank attended grade school in Catharine and graduated from Hays High School in 1958. On September 1, 1967, he was united in marriage to Deanna Rozean in Russell, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Frank belonged to Local Union 441 for 60 years and worked as a pipefitter welder and plumber. After retiring, he and Deanna spent 20 years traveling to the North Platte Valley in Saratoga, Wyoming in the summer and the Rio Grande Valley by Harlingen, Texas in the winter. Frank loved farming and ranching and pursued growth opportunities throughout his entire life. He was always doing building projects and was most proud of his “doghouse” and shed house in Saratoga. His many other hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, wood turning, and working on puzzles. He loved entertaining family and friends, who routinely stopped by the “doghouse” to solve the world’s problems. He enjoyed cooking for his guests on his Traeger grill and hosting the Miller family reunion for 30 years. He was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife Deanna of the home, a son, Gerald Miller and wife Carla of Dodge City, a daughter, Christine McLaughlin and husband Craig of Hays, a brother, Lawrence Miller and wife BJ of Norman, OK, four sisters, Remidga Gottschalk of Hutchinson, Betty Miller of Thornton, CO, Ann Hall and husband Ray of Branson, MO, and Sandra Gerstner and husband Wayne of Hays, three grandchildren, Trent McLaughlin and wife Amber of Ogallah, Jessie Myers and husband Alex of Denver, CO, and Lane Miller of Dodge City, a granddaughter-in-law, Kara McLaughlin of LaCrosse, five great grandchildren, Taj, Kingston, Kamden, Kynleigh, and Cpl. Darren McLaughlin, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Cecil Miller, three brothers, Cletus, Lambert, and Joey Miller, a brother-in-law, Don Gottschalk, and a grandson, Trevor McLaughlin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine Church Foundation or to Victoria VFW. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories of Frank may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Verlin Francis “Frank” Miller, 83, Victoria, died Thursday, February 22, 2024 at HaysMed.He was born July 3, 1940 on the family farm north of Victoria, the son of Joe A. and Laura (Dinkel) Miller. Frank attended grade school in Catharine and graduated from Hays High School in 1958. On September 1, 1967, he was united in marriage to Deanna Rozean in Russell, and they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Frank belonged to Local Union 441 for 60 years and worked as a pipefitter welder and plumber. After retiring, he and Deanna spent 20 years traveling to the North Platte Valley in Saratoga, Wyoming in the summer and the Rio Grande Valley by Harlingen, Texas in the winter. Frank loved farming and ranching and pursued growth opportunities throughout his entire life. He was always doing building projects and was most proud of his “doghouse” and shed house in Saratoga. His many other hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, wood turning, and working on puzzles. He loved entertaining family and friends, who routinely stopped by the “doghouse” to solve the world’s problems. He enjoyed cooking for his guests on his Traeger grill and hosting the Miller family reunion for 30 years. He was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church.Survivors include his wife Deanna of the home, a son, Gerald Miller and wife Carla of Dodge City, a daughter, Christine McLaughlin and husband Craig of Hays, a brother, Lawrence Miller and wife BJ of Norman, OK, four sisters, Remidga Gottschalk of Hutchinson, Betty Miller of Thornton, CO, Ann Hall and husband Ray of Branson, MO, and Sandra Gerstner and husband Wayne of Hays, three grandchildren, Trent McLaughlin and wife Amber of Ogallah, Jessie Myers and husband Alex of Denver, CO, and Lane Miller of Dodge City, a granddaughter-in-law, Kara McLaughlin of LaCrosse, five great grandchildren, Taj, Kingston, Kamden, Kynleigh, and Cpl. Darren McLaughlin, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant son, Cecil Miller, three brothers, Cletus, Lambert, and Joey Miller, a brother-in-law, Don Gottschalk, and a grandson, Trevor McLaughlin.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Wednesday at the church. Memorials are suggested to St. Catherine Church Foundation or to Victoria VFW. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Condolences and memories of Frank may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Verlin Francis "Frank" Miller

Charles Lee “Charlie” Hamit, 79, of Nowata, OK passed from this world to his heavenly home on February 20, 2024, after a battle with cancer.

Charlie was born on June 5, 1944, to Marion and Elda (Elliott) Hamit, in Hays, KS. He graduated from Stockton Senior High School, then served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.

He met his beloved wife, Barbara, in Washington, D.C. They married in Indianapolis, IN in 1968. He finished his bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL before earning his law degree from the University of Tulsa, in Tulsa, OK. Charles practiced law in Jenks and Sapulpa, OK for a decade, in Nowata, OK for the past 25 years, and was a municipal judge in South Coffeyville, OK.

Charles was wise and thoughtful, a man of principle relentlessly dedicated to his passion of justice in the practice of law and service to his community. Spiritually, he was fervent in his belief in the redeeming and healing power of Jesus Christ, and actively involved in healing prayer ministry at Living Word Family Church in Nowata, OK and Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, OK. Professionally, he was proud to serve on the Board of Grand Mental Health for 20 years. He dedicated time to wresting justice from an unforgiving system for those who needed a second chance. His impact was life-changing for many blessed to have his strong, steady work on their behalf.

Charlie didn't shy away from hard truths of God's word and loved to guide others to do the same. He taught Sunday School, was involved in prison ministry, and was a mentor and encouragement to many people along the way. Charlie loved reading, music – including jazz and bagpipes – and spending time with his family. He was tremendously proud of his children and grandchildren.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Elda, and nephew, Judd Hamit. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Nowata, OK; children Carlie (Brian) Sturgeon and Joshua (Patricia) Hamit; grandchildren Elliot, Ellie, and Penny; brothers Dick (Lila) Hamit and Don (Terry) Hamit; cousins Margaret Elliott, Sue Regier, Nancy Hoffman, and Kristy Utchell, as well as many nieces and nephews, dear friends, and professional associates.

Charles Hamit was a man who fought for Mercy because Mercy found him as a young man and carried him though his life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Heifer International, the YWCA Tulsa https://givebutter.com/hoknO7 , or a ministry of your choice in honor of Charles.

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 </figure>Charles Lee “Charlie” Hamit, 79, of Nowata, OK passed from this world to his heavenly home on February 20, 2024, after a battle with cancer.Charlie was born on June 5, 1944, to Marion and Elda (Elliott) Hamit, in Hays, KS. He graduated from Stockton Senior High School, then served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict.He met his beloved wife, Barbara, in Washington, D.C. They married in Indianapolis, IN in 1968. He finished his bachelor’s degree at Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL before earning his law degree from the University of Tulsa, in Tulsa, OK. Charles practiced law in Jenks and Sapulpa, OK for a decade, in Nowata, OK for the past 25 years, and was a municipal judge in South Coffeyville, OK.Charles was wise and thoughtful, a man of principle relentlessly dedicated to his passion of justice in the practice of law and service to his community. Spiritually, he was fervent in his belief in the redeeming and healing power of Jesus Christ, and actively involved in healing prayer ministry at Living Word Family Church in Nowata, OK and Grace Community Church in Bartlesville, OK. Professionally, he was proud to serve on the Board of Grand Mental Health for 20 years. He dedicated time to wresting justice from an unforgiving system for those who needed a second chance. His impact was life-changing for many blessed to have his strong, steady work on their behalf.Charlie didn't shy away from hard truths of God's word and loved to guide others to do the same. He taught Sunday School, was involved in prison ministry, and was a mentor and encouragement to many people along the way. Charlie loved reading, music – including jazz and bagpipes – and spending time with his family. He was tremendously proud of his children and grandchildren.Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Elda, and nephew, Judd Hamit. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of Nowata, OK; children Carlie (Brian) Sturgeon and Joshua (Patricia) Hamit; grandchildren Elliot, Ellie, and Penny; brothers Dick (Lila) Hamit and Don (Terry) Hamit; cousins Margaret Elliott, Sue Regier, Nancy Hoffman, and Kristy Utchell, as well as many nieces and nephews, dear friends, and professional associates.Charles Hamit was a man who fought for Mercy because Mercy found him as a young man and carried him though his life.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Heifer International, the YWCA Tulsa https://givebutter.com/hoknO7 , or a ministry of your choice in honor of Charles.

Charles Lee “Charlie” Hamit

Earl Henry Davis, 77, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 23, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Earl Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Tittle) Davis, Sr.

On September 22,1973, Earl married Judy A. Krier in Dubuque. Earl worked at Duke Drilling, White Ellis, and South Wind Drilling. Earl retired after he got hurt in the oil field. He loved fishing and hunting and playing on his play station 4.

Earl is survived by his son, Earl H. (Tammy) Davis, III, Great Bend, KS; daughter, Candy Lynn Nichols, Salina, KS; sons Allen Wayne Davis, Wichita, KS; Aaron Michael Davis, Timken, KS;&nbsp; 8 grandkids, Bruce Davis, Johnny Davis, Christine (John) Richardson, Kim (John) Erickson, all of Dubuque, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary, his two sisters, Meriatta Flynn, Dubuque, IA; and Beverly Jean Rowland, Hutchinson, KS.

A memorial gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations are suggested to his family via tribute pay via:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Memories of words and comfort may be shared on Earl's tribute page at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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 </figure>Earl Henry Davis, 77, passed away on February 26, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas surrounded by his wife and children. He was born April 23, 1949, in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Earl Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Tittle) Davis, Sr.On September 22,1973, Earl married Judy A. Krier in Dubuque. Earl worked at Duke Drilling, White Ellis, and South Wind Drilling. Earl retired after he got hurt in the oil field. He loved fishing and hunting and playing on his play station 4.Earl is survived by his son, Earl H. (Tammy) Davis, III, Great Bend, KS; daughter, Candy Lynn Nichols, Salina, KS; sons Allen Wayne Davis, Wichita, KS; Aaron Michael Davis, Timken, KS;&nbsp; 8 grandkids, Bruce Davis, Johnny Davis, Christine (John) Richardson, Kim (John) Erickson, all of Dubuque, IA.He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Mary, his two sisters, Meriatta Flynn, Dubuque, IA; and Beverly Jean Rowland, Hutchinson, KS.A memorial gathering of family and friends will be Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 2 PM to 4 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.In lieu of flowers, memorials/donations are suggested to his family via tribute pay via:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>Memories of words and comfort may be shared on Earl's tribute page at:&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Earl Henry Davis

On February 23, 2024, Torryn René Helton was born to Gunner and Breanna (Holmes) Helton at Hays Medical Center, and God unexpectantly called her home. 

 Though left broken hearted, the family is comforted in knowing that part of them will be forever with her. 

“I carried you every second of your life, and I will love you for every second of mine.”

On February 23, 2024, Torryn René Helton was born to Gunner and Breanna (Holmes) Helton at Hays Medical Center, and God unexpectantly called her home. Though left broken hearted, the family is comforted in knowing that part of them will be forever with her. “I carried you every second of your life, and I will love you for every second of mine.”

Torryn René Helton 

Theron James “T.J.” Roberts, Jr., 81, passed away surrounded by family February 23, 2024, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 10, 1942, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Theron Sr. and Georgia (Grizzle) Roberts. On July 21, 2006, he married Sue Foster in Great Bend, Kansas.

A graduate from Great Bend High School, T.J. worked for Kansas Gas for 47 years, retiring in 2009. He served in the Army and Army Reserves for 27 years. T.J. was also involved in many entrepreneurial endeavors over the years, but he was best known for his BBQ at Sue’s BBQ, which he and his wife ran for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Ellinwood Community Church.

Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Lance (Alisha) Roberts of San Diego, California, and Gregory (Chris) Arnold of Liberty, Missouri; daughters, Angela (Myron) Wilder of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Lisa (Roy) Reed of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Shad, Lacey, Kansas, Grace, Sam, Austin, Taylor, and Claire; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Max (Kathy) Roberts of Ellinwood, Kansas; sister, Georgiana Yasko of Winter Springs, Florida; brother-in-law, Larry Gustin of Wichita, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; and four-legged buddy, Blaze.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Roberts; sister, Marsha Gustin; brother-in-law, Mickey Yasko; and nephew, Wade Gustin.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Ellinwood Community Church with Pastor Bill Johnson presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas, with military honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to the Rugged Hands Outreach or Quilts of Valor, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Theron James “T.J.” Roberts, Jr., 81, passed away surrounded by family February 23, 2024, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 10, 1942, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Theron Sr. and Georgia (Grizzle) Roberts. On July 21, 2006, he married Sue Foster in Great Bend, Kansas.A graduate from Great Bend High School, T.J. worked for Kansas Gas for 47 years, retiring in 2009. He served in the Army and Army Reserves for 27 years. T.J. was also involved in many entrepreneurial endeavors over the years, but he was best known for his BBQ at Sue’s BBQ, which he and his wife ran for over 30 years. He was a member of the American Legion and Ellinwood Community Church.Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Lance (Alisha) Roberts of San Diego, California, and Gregory (Chris) Arnold of Liberty, Missouri; daughters, Angela (Myron) Wilder of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Lisa (Roy) Reed of Stuarts Draft, Virginia; eight grandchildren, Shad, Lacey, Kansas, Grace, Sam, Austin, Taylor, and Claire; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Max (Kathy) Roberts of Ellinwood, Kansas; sister, Georgiana Yasko of Winter Springs, Florida; brother-in-law, Larry Gustin of Wichita, Kansas; several nieces and nephews; and four-legged buddy, Blaze.He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Roberts; sister, Marsha Gustin; brother-in-law, Mickey Yasko; and nephew, Wade Gustin.Visitation will take place from noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 26, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Ellinwood Community Church with Pastor Bill Johnson presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas, with military honors provided by Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to the Rugged Hands Outreach or Quilts of Valor, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Theron James “T.J.” Roberts, Jr.

Beverley Sue County passed away on February 24, 2024 after a long and painful illness in Wahoo, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on October 6, 1942 in Stratton, Colorado to Kenneth and Lucille (Hooper) Scheierman. &nbsp;Her sister Betsy Bea was born two years later.

When Bev was eight years old, her parents divorced and in 1952, Mabel Garner and Kenny Scheierman were married. &nbsp;They moved from a house in Stratton to a place 15 miles south of Stratton.

Bev attended elementary and high school in Stratton and graduated with the class of 1960.

Bev was gifted from a young age with the ability to play the piano “by ear”. &nbsp;It was Mabel (Mom) who thought she should be educated in reading music. &nbsp;She found the music teacher, Minta Coleman, who lived in Burlington, to be her instructor. &nbsp; It was Mom’s strict disciplines of practice and driving Bev to Burlington every week for lessons that facilitated Bev’s distinction as being Mrs. Coleman’s “star” pupil. &nbsp;Mrs. Coleman insisted that Bev be honored with a solo piano recital replete with formal printed and mailed invitations. &nbsp; The recital was held at the Burlington United Methodist Church when she was 16 years old.

She attended Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana for three years where she attended beauty school to hone her skills after practicing on her sister for years.

Bev’s birth mother, Lucille, married Jack Carpenter and lived in Sterling, Colorado. &nbsp;They had three children together. &nbsp;Sister, Jacque, and brothers, Bruce and Chris, became part of her family. &nbsp;While visiting her extended family in Sterling, Lucille suggested she meet her paper boy, Jerry County, because he was so industrious. &nbsp;Needless to say, a courtship ensued and the rest is history.

Bev and Jerry were married December 20, 1964 in Stratton, Colorado and they lived in Denver where Bev worked at a bank and later started using her education and became a beautician while Jerry attended the University of Colorado in Denver. To this union, &nbsp;Geoffrey (Jeff) Dain, was born in 1967, and Jodean (Jodi) Daina completed the family in 1971.

In 1980, the County family moved to Burlington, Colorado when Jerry joined Noel Winfrey to form the CPA partnership, Winfrey and County. &nbsp;Bev continued her beautician business in Burlington for several years, until her health wouldn’t allow her to work and was forced to retire.

Bev was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church where she was the pianist and also volunteered as the Burlington Rotary Club pianist.

Because music was a major focus in her life, Bev was a 24-year subscriber to the Denver Center for Performing Arts and attended most of all the best Broadway musicals and theater productions. &nbsp;These Saturday trips to Denver for lunch, theater, and dinner with good friends were memorable times for many years.

Bev was an avid advocate for planting trees, not only in her yard, but around the City of Burlington. &nbsp; Her green thumb extended beyond trees and was gifted in the caring of indoor plants. &nbsp;One plant in particular lived for over 30 years.

Bev was also instrumental in instigating the Neighborhood Watch sticker that homeowners placed in the windows of their homes.

Bev and Jerry were avid campers beginning with a tent. &nbsp;Over the years, they upgraded to a Volkswagen bus, a pop-up, pickup camper, fifth wheel and finally an RV bus, which she referred to as the “Unit”. &nbsp;They were members of the Burlington Good Sams camper group that traveled near and far in the summer months. &nbsp;Bev and Jerry also loved traveling in their RV and visited many states. &nbsp;They finally decided to become “snowbirds” and spent their winter months in Texas and Arizona, returning to Colorado in the spring. &nbsp;They eventually bought a villa at Happy Trails in Surprise, AZ, and this quickly became their second home making new memories with wonderful friends.

Their travels outside of camping included Belize, Roatan, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Mexico, and numerous resort areas in the United States.

In 1988, Bev was diagnosed with a large benign brain tumor, which she referred to as her “orange”. &nbsp; The tumor was removed and she completed the follow-up radiation treatment. &nbsp;For the next several years, the radiation inflicted many obstacles physically. &nbsp;She never complained and with her abiding faith, she bore her health conditions with humor, honor and grace. &nbsp;Bev gradually developed motor skill issues that eventually resulted in nursing home care. In March of 2022, she moved to a beautiful facility, South Haven, in Wahoo, Nebraska. &nbsp;Although she missed her home and friends in Burlington, she quickly made new friends and received wonderful care. &nbsp;She loved watching the birds in the bird display.

She is survived by her son, Jeff (Jill) County of Ashland, NE and daughter, Jodean (Jodi), of Meeker, CO; her grandchildren Jenna (Michael) Satterly of Lincoln, NE; Jasmine (John) Mlakar of Meeker, CO; &nbsp;Jade (Jake) Trahern of Burlington, CO; Justine Carrillo of Meeker, CO; and Jett County (Reannon) of Lincoln, NE; her great grandchildren, Jameson Mlakar, Jaxton Carrillo, Tatum Satterly, Kamryn Trahern, Lawson and Lowan Satterly and Baby Trahern arriving in April; her sisters, Betsy Schutte and Jacque (Tim) Whitsitt, brother, Bruce Carpenter, niece, Kenya (Scott) Huppert and nephew, Clay Short, and many other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, her parents, Kenneth and Mabel Scheierman, her mother, Lucille Carpenter, her brother, Chris Carpenter, and her nephew, Lance Short.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Burlington Senior Citizens Center, The Midway Theater or to your Church of Choice and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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 </figure>Beverley Sue County passed away on February 24, 2024 after a long and painful illness in Wahoo, Nebraska. &nbsp; &nbsp;She was born on October 6, 1942 in Stratton, Colorado to Kenneth and Lucille (Hooper) Scheierman. &nbsp;Her sister Betsy Bea was born two years later.When Bev was eight years old, her parents divorced and in 1952, Mabel Garner and Kenny Scheierman were married. &nbsp;They moved from a house in Stratton to a place 15 miles south of Stratton.Bev attended elementary and high school in Stratton and graduated with the class of 1960.Bev was gifted from a young age with the ability to play the piano “by ear”. &nbsp;It was Mabel (Mom) who thought she should be educated in reading music. &nbsp;She found the music teacher, Minta Coleman, who lived in Burlington, to be her instructor. &nbsp; It was Mom’s strict disciplines of practice and driving Bev to Burlington every week for lessons that facilitated Bev’s distinction as being Mrs. Coleman’s “star” pupil. &nbsp;Mrs. Coleman insisted that Bev be honored with a solo piano recital replete with formal printed and mailed invitations. &nbsp; The recital was held at the Burlington United Methodist Church when she was 16 years old.She attended Anderson College in Anderson, Indiana for three years where she attended beauty school to hone her skills after practicing on her sister for years.Bev’s birth mother, Lucille, married Jack Carpenter and lived in Sterling, Colorado. &nbsp;They had three children together. &nbsp;Sister, Jacque, and brothers, Bruce and Chris, became part of her family. &nbsp;While visiting her extended family in Sterling, Lucille suggested she meet her paper boy, Jerry County, because he was so industrious. &nbsp;Needless to say, a courtship ensued and the rest is history.Bev and Jerry were married December 20, 1964 in Stratton, Colorado and they lived in Denver where Bev worked at a bank and later started using her education and became a beautician while Jerry attended the University of Colorado in Denver. To this union, &nbsp;Geoffrey (Jeff) Dain, was born in 1967, and Jodean (Jodi) Daina completed the family in 1971.In 1980, the County family moved to Burlington, Colorado when Jerry joined Noel Winfrey to form the CPA partnership, Winfrey and County. &nbsp;Bev continued her beautician business in Burlington for several years, until her health wouldn’t allow her to work and was forced to retire.Bev was a member of the Burlington United Methodist Church where she was the pianist and also volunteered as the Burlington Rotary Club pianist.Because music was a major focus in her life, Bev was a 24-year subscriber to the Denver Center for Performing Arts and attended most of all the best Broadway musicals and theater productions. &nbsp;These Saturday trips to Denver for lunch, theater, and dinner with good friends were memorable times for many years.Bev was an avid advocate for planting trees, not only in her yard, but around the City of Burlington. &nbsp; Her green thumb extended beyond trees and was gifted in the caring of indoor plants. &nbsp;One plant in particular lived for over 30 years.Bev was also instrumental in instigating the Neighborhood Watch sticker that homeowners placed in the windows of their homes.Bev and Jerry were avid campers beginning with a tent. &nbsp;Over the years, they upgraded to a Volkswagen bus, a pop-up, pickup camper, fifth wheel and finally an RV bus, which she referred to as the “Unit”. &nbsp;They were members of the Burlington Good Sams camper group that traveled near and far in the summer months. &nbsp;Bev and Jerry also loved traveling in their RV and visited many states. &nbsp;They finally decided to become “snowbirds” and spent their winter months in Texas and Arizona, returning to Colorado in the spring. &nbsp;They eventually bought a villa at Happy Trails in Surprise, AZ, and this quickly became their second home making new memories with wonderful friends.Their travels outside of camping included Belize, Roatan, Hawaii, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Mexico, and numerous resort areas in the United States.In 1988, Bev was diagnosed with a large benign brain tumor, which she referred to as her “orange”. &nbsp; The tumor was removed and she completed the follow-up radiation treatment. &nbsp;For the next several years, the radiation inflicted many obstacles physically. &nbsp;She never complained and with her abiding faith, she bore her health conditions with humor, honor and grace. &nbsp;Bev gradually developed motor skill issues that eventually resulted in nursing home care. In March of 2022, she moved to a beautiful facility, South Haven, in Wahoo, Nebraska. &nbsp;Although she missed her home and friends in Burlington, she quickly made new friends and received wonderful care. &nbsp;She loved watching the birds in the bird display.She is survived by her son, Jeff (Jill) County of Ashland, NE and daughter, Jodean (Jodi), of Meeker, CO; her grandchildren Jenna (Michael) Satterly of Lincoln, NE; Jasmine (John) Mlakar of Meeker, CO; &nbsp;Jade (Jake) Trahern of Burlington, CO; Justine Carrillo of Meeker, CO; and Jett County (Reannon) of Lincoln, NE; her great grandchildren, Jameson Mlakar, Jaxton Carrillo, Tatum Satterly, Kamryn Trahern, Lawson and Lowan Satterly and Baby Trahern arriving in April; her sisters, Betsy Schutte and Jacque (Tim) Whitsitt, brother, Bruce Carpenter, niece, Kenya (Scott) Huppert and nephew, Clay Short, and many other family and friends.She is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, her parents, Kenneth and Mabel Scheierman, her mother, Lucille Carpenter, her brother, Chris Carpenter, and her nephew, Lance Short.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Burlington Senior Citizens Center, The Midway Theater or to your Church of Choice and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.To order<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/29084dd0-b099-493f-9192-e86efe001d9d" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Beverley Sue County, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/29084dd0-b099-493f-9192-e86efe001d9d" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

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A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

<h2>Lynelle Graham</h2><h2>April 29, 1965 — February 25, 2024</h2><h2>Denver, CO, Formerly of Burlington, CO</h2>A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available.

Lynelle Graham

Rosella Marie Heier passed away February 22, 2024, at Sheridan County Long Term Care at the age of 88. Rosella was born June 15, 1935, to Frank and Clara (Siebenhaar) Rieth. She met Philip Heier at a square dance, and they were married on August 1, 1961, in Hanover, Kansas. They lived on the farm working to provide for their family. To this union, they had 5 children, Lori, Mark, Barbara, Amy, and Roger.&nbsp;

Rosella was an active member of the St. Agnes Ladies, Eucharist Minister, CCD teacher, and Religious Education Coordinator all at the St Agnes Catholic Church. She also worked on the Gove County Election board for many years. Rosella cooked many meals at the American Legion in Grainfield. She also volunteered many meals for area families when a child was born, or there was a death in the family.

Rosella’s most important job was being a mom to her five children. She was excellent in the kitchen, in the garden, and behind the sewing machine. She made many bierocks, angel food cakes, pies, cinnamon rolls, and the cookie jar was always full. Rosella canned numerous quarts of dill pickles (Rosella’s dills), vegetables and fruits, made several batches of homemade noodles, and endless jars of choke cherry jelly. She created many quilts, ensuring every grandchild had a blanket for their car and a handmade quilt for high school graduation.

Rosella and Phil loved to dance, especially the waltz, and watch Mollie B’s Polka show. Attending sporting events, music programs and Grandparent’s Day was the highlight of their life. Their Catholic faith was very important to them as well as a strong work ethic which was passed on to their kids and grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Phil, in-laws George and Barbara Heier, brothers Dwayne Rieth, Bernard Rieth, Gary Rieth, sisters-in law Josie West, Katie Heier, Jenny Pfeifer, Trudy Rieth, brothers-in-law Joe Heier, S.E. West, Albert Pfeifer, and Bill Parker. She is survived by her children: Lori (Charlie) Luman, Wichita; Mark (Lorie) Heier, Grainfield; Barbara (Tim) Lytle, Walden, Colorado; Amy (Steve) Oelke, Ellinwood; and Roger (Stephanie) Heier, Grainfield; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren with another on the way; siblings Ken (Barb) Rieth; Arnie Rieth; Marcella Rieth; Virginia Parker; and sisters-in-law Cheryl Rieth, Betty Rieth, and Louella Heier.

Visitation will be 1-2:30 PM at Mickey Leopold funeral home in Hoxie, KS on Friday March 1, 2024, and also at the St. Agnes Educational Center, Grainfield, KS from 5-7 PM with family present. Rosary will begin at 7 PM and vigil at 7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, KS at 10 AM Saturday March 2, 2024, with burial following in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Park, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Grainfield American Legion Post 301 and St. Agnes Ladies. Memorials may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

This service will be livestreamed.&nbsp; The link to livestreaming will be found at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Rosella Marie Heier passed away February 22, 2024, at Sheridan County Long Term Care at the age of 88. Rosella was born June 15, 1935, to Frank and Clara (Siebenhaar) Rieth. She met Philip Heier at a square dance, and they were married on August 1, 1961, in Hanover, Kansas. They lived on the farm working to provide for their family. To this union, they had 5 children, Lori, Mark, Barbara, Amy, and Roger.&nbsp;Rosella was an active member of the St. Agnes Ladies, Eucharist Minister, CCD teacher, and Religious Education Coordinator all at the St Agnes Catholic Church. She also worked on the Gove County Election board for many years. Rosella cooked many meals at the American Legion in Grainfield. She also volunteered many meals for area families when a child was born, or there was a death in the family.Rosella’s most important job was being a mom to her five children. She was excellent in the kitchen, in the garden, and behind the sewing machine. She made many bierocks, angel food cakes, pies, cinnamon rolls, and the cookie jar was always full. Rosella canned numerous quarts of dill pickles (Rosella’s dills), vegetables and fruits, made several batches of homemade noodles, and endless jars of choke cherry jelly. She created many quilts, ensuring every grandchild had a blanket for their car and a handmade quilt for high school graduation.Rosella and Phil loved to dance, especially the waltz, and watch Mollie B’s Polka show. Attending sporting events, music programs and Grandparent’s Day was the highlight of their life. Their Catholic faith was very important to them as well as a strong work ethic which was passed on to their kids and grandkids.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Phil, in-laws George and Barbara Heier, brothers Dwayne Rieth, Bernard Rieth, Gary Rieth, sisters-in law Josie West, Katie Heier, Jenny Pfeifer, Trudy Rieth, brothers-in-law Joe Heier, S.E. West, Albert Pfeifer, and Bill Parker. She is survived by her children: Lori (Charlie) Luman, Wichita; Mark (Lorie) Heier, Grainfield; Barbara (Tim) Lytle, Walden, Colorado; Amy (Steve) Oelke, Ellinwood; and Roger (Stephanie) Heier, Grainfield; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren with another on the way; siblings Ken (Barb) Rieth; Arnie Rieth; Marcella Rieth; Virginia Parker; and sisters-in-law Cheryl Rieth, Betty Rieth, and Louella Heier.Visitation will be 1-2:30 PM at Mickey Leopold funeral home in Hoxie, KS on Friday March 1, 2024, and also at the St. Agnes Educational Center, Grainfield, KS from 5-7 PM with family present. Rosary will begin at 7 PM and vigil at 7:30 PM. Funeral services will be held at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, KS at 10 AM Saturday March 2, 2024, with burial following in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Park, Kansas. Memorials are suggested to Grainfield American Legion Post 301 and St. Agnes Ladies. Memorials may be sent to Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.This service will be livestreamed.&nbsp; The link to livestreaming will be found at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

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