GARDEN CITY - Normalea Neely Ragel, 96, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City. She was born on June 20, 1927 at Edna, Kansas the daughter of John Edgar &amp; Jessie Louise (Johnston) Neely. She married Robert Dale (Bill) Ragel on February 17, 1945 at Edna. He died on November 6, 2005.

Normalea was the youngest of five children. She attended school at Rose Hill School in Labette, County completing the 9th grade. Her early jobs included caring for children, loading shelves in a grocery store, selling silverware and Avon door to door, waitressing and working in an ammunition plant. She and her husband moved to Garden City in the fall of 1956 to manage the Goodwill Nursing Home. Norma always said, “This is the best decision we ever made”. They went on to own and operate the Garden City Ambulance Service and Ragel’s Monument Service. In 1967 Norma attended Cosmetology School and opened Norma’s Beauty Shop, operating it until 1992. After retiring she worked as a receptionist at Garnand Funeral Home until 2018. She and Bill loved to travel, visiting all 50 states along with Canada, Mexico, Panama and the Bahamas. She loved to visit with people and it did not matter if they were family, old friends or new acquaintances. In her later years she enjoyed doing needlepoint and felt Christmas stockings, constructing over 150 stockings for gifts to family and friends.

She is survived by her 3 Daughters- Brenda &amp; Greg Mann of Manhattan and their Children- Kale (Charlie) Mann, Keira (Zach) Solons, Kai (Erin) Mann &amp; Klaire (William) Brumbaugh, Jureta Ragel &amp; Willie Long of Topeka and Children- Benson (Tammy) Cessna, Braden (Rachel) Cessna, Brooke Cessna &amp; Brandt (Andrea Christian) Cessna, Carma &amp; Steve Harman of Garden City and Children- Sheilah (Roland) Martinez, Tony (Chrisy) Crough, &amp; Quincy Tyler Crough, 25 Great-Grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Siblings and their spouses- Leta &amp; Joe Conley, Lila &amp; Joe Voltz, Lois &amp; Art Graves, Burle &amp; Mary Neely and 2 Great-Granddaughters.

Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home with Rev Steve Ensz officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home.

 Committal Service will be at 12:00 PM Monday at Bartlett Christian Church in Bartlett, Kansas. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to Noon Monday with family present at Bartlett Christian Church. Burial will be in Lake Creek Cemetery at Bartlett. Memorials are suggested to Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo or Garden City Community College Nursing Scholarship in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>GARDEN CITY - Normalea Neely Ragel, 96, died on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City. She was born on June 20, 1927 at Edna, Kansas the daughter of John Edgar &amp; Jessie Louise (Johnston) Neely. She married Robert Dale (Bill) Ragel on February 17, 1945 at Edna. He died on November 6, 2005.Normalea was the youngest of five children. She attended school at Rose Hill School in Labette, County completing the 9th grade. Her early jobs included caring for children, loading shelves in a grocery store, selling silverware and Avon door to door, waitressing and working in an ammunition plant. She and her husband moved to Garden City in the fall of 1956 to manage the Goodwill Nursing Home. Norma always said, “This is the best decision we ever made”. They went on to own and operate the Garden City Ambulance Service and Ragel’s Monument Service. In 1967 Norma attended Cosmetology School and opened Norma’s Beauty Shop, operating it until 1992. After retiring she worked as a receptionist at Garnand Funeral Home until 2018. She and Bill loved to travel, visiting all 50 states along with Canada, Mexico, Panama and the Bahamas. She loved to visit with people and it did not matter if they were family, old friends or new acquaintances. In her later years she enjoyed doing needlepoint and felt Christmas stockings, constructing over 150 stockings for gifts to family and friends.She is survived by her 3 Daughters- Brenda &amp; Greg Mann of Manhattan and their Children- Kale (Charlie) Mann, Keira (Zach) Solons, Kai (Erin) Mann &amp; Klaire (William) Brumbaugh, Jureta Ragel &amp; Willie Long of Topeka and Children- Benson (Tammy) Cessna, Braden (Rachel) Cessna, Brooke Cessna &amp; Brandt (Andrea Christian) Cessna, Carma &amp; Steve Harman of Garden City and Children- Sheilah (Roland) Martinez, Tony (Chrisy) Crough, &amp; Quincy Tyler Crough, 25 Great-Grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Siblings and their spouses- Leta &amp; Joe Conley, Lila &amp; Joe Voltz, Lois &amp; Art Graves, Burle &amp; Mary Neely and 2 Great-Granddaughters.Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home with Rev Steve Ensz officiating. Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday at Garnand Funeral Home. Committal Service will be at 12:00 PM Monday at Bartlett Christian Church in Bartlett, Kansas. Friends may call from 11:00 AM to Noon Monday with family present at Bartlett Christian Church. Burial will be in Lake Creek Cemetery at Bartlett. Memorials are suggested to Friends of Lee Richardson Zoo or Garden City Community College Nursing Scholarship in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;

Normalea Neely Ragel

Letha Mae Babcock, age 90, died on January 15, 2024, at Grisell Memorial Hospital, Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 12, 1933, in Hugoton, Kansas the daughter of Isaac and Eunice (Hawk) Harvey.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Letha Mae Babcock, age 90, died on January 15, 2024, at Grisell Memorial Hospital, Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 12, 1933, in Hugoton, Kansas the daughter of Isaac and Eunice (Hawk) Harvey.Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Letha Mae Babcock

Glenn David Kippes, 71, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Austin, TX.

He was born August 5, 1952 in Hays, KS to the late Gilbert and Irene (Dreiling) Kippes. Glenn served in the US Navy on the USS Oriskany from 1972-1976 and married Sara Charisse Herd on May 5, 1973 in Coldwater, KS. As a 1984 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, he went on to hold multiple senior level IT positions concluding his career as COO at the Kansas State University Foundation. He survived cancer in 2011 and on Sunday, May 13, 2012, Glenn suffered a brain aneurysm that forced him into retirement. His wife became his full-time caregiver and he lived his final years peacefully in Texas. Glenn will be cremated and his ashes spread under his favorite oak trees. He requested no services or funeral.

Giving thanks for Glenn’s life include wife, Charisse Kippes, and two sons, Eric Kippes of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Brett Kippes (Autumn) of Austin, TX and six grandchildren. Two sisters, Sharon Wegele (Gary) of Hays, KS and Sheila Allen (Don) of Lake Charles, LA as well as brother Warren Kippes (Angie) of Hays, KS.

As an avid reader and foodie, the family requests you support your local bookstore or favorite local eatery in memory of Glenn. Family condolences may be mailed to The Kippes Family, 9200 Honeycomb Drive, Austin, TX, 78737.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Glenn David Kippes, 71, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2024 in Austin, TX.He was born August 5, 1952 in Hays, KS to the late Gilbert and Irene (Dreiling) Kippes. Glenn served in the US Navy on the USS Oriskany from 1972-1976 and married Sara Charisse Herd on May 5, 1973 in Coldwater, KS. As a 1984 graduate of the University of Nebraska at Omaha, he went on to hold multiple senior level IT positions concluding his career as COO at the Kansas State University Foundation. He survived cancer in 2011 and on Sunday, May 13, 2012, Glenn suffered a brain aneurysm that forced him into retirement. His wife became his full-time caregiver and he lived his final years peacefully in Texas. Glenn will be cremated and his ashes spread under his favorite oak trees. He requested no services or funeral.Giving thanks for Glenn’s life include wife, Charisse Kippes, and two sons, Eric Kippes of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Brett Kippes (Autumn) of Austin, TX and six grandchildren. Two sisters, Sharon Wegele (Gary) of Hays, KS and Sheila Allen (Don) of Lake Charles, LA as well as brother Warren Kippes (Angie) of Hays, KS.As an avid reader and foodie, the family requests you support your local bookstore or favorite local eatery in memory of Glenn. Family condolences may be mailed to The Kippes Family, 9200 Honeycomb Drive, Austin, TX, 78737.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Glenn David Kippes

Dean Vernon Keil, 82, of Russell, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

Dean was born on Oct. 20, 1941, in Great Bend, to the late John and Anna (Krug) Keil. The fifth of five children, Dean grew up on a farm in southern Russell County. He graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1959.

On Jan. 6, 1962, Dean was united in marriage to Margaret Winter in Russell. This union was blessed with two daughters, Cheryl and Kathy. They made their home in Russell and later divorced.&nbsp;

On Feb. 18, 1989, Dean was married to Ruth Eileen (Spunaugle) Broman at Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell. Ruth brought two daughters to the family, Sandra and Sarah. Dean and Ruth made their home in Russell with Sarah, and together operated Dean’s Auto Repair.

Dean was a life-long farmer. He grew up on the family farm and continued working the land his entire life. Dean began his life of hard work, farming for both his uncle George Krug and neighbor Louie Mai. He began his mechanicing career at Carl Ford out on West Highway 40 in Russell. He also learned dirt working and land leveling on the Shields Ranch in rural Osborne County. Back in Russell, he worked for Rein Williams, Inc.; Mac McLean at McLean Motors – Dodge, Plymouth, Cockshut Farm Equipment; Mahoney Implement – John Deere; and Grover Thacker of Grover’s Auto Repair. In 1979, he purchased land and built Dean’s Auto Repair where he worked until he officially “retired” in 2012.

Dean was a member of St. John Lutheran Church serving a term on the Church Council and always enjoyed greeting people on Sunday mornings as an usher.&nbsp; He was a member of the Russell Elks Lodge No. 1715, Noon Kiwanis Club of Russell, and the Heartland Sams camp club a Chapter of The Kansas Good Sams.

To say that Dean enjoyed farming would be an understatement. As a man of great faith, he loved to work the soil, anticipate the seasons, and watch with renewed hope every year as the crops grew and harvest time drew closer. He literally worked his whole life to support his farming habit. Ingrained in him as a small boy, his passion to care for the small piece of God’s creation with which he was entrusted never left him. He spent every hour he could farming, fixing equipment to farm, maintaining the farm, or getting ready to farm. He also enjoyed working with wood and polishing rocks. Devoted to a life of tinkering, he had a creative eye and could fix anything or create anything that was needed for any job in the shop or on the farm.&nbsp;

Dean’s surviving family includes his wife of 34 years (only one month short of 35), Ruth of the home; daughters, Cheryl Nelson of Great Bend, Kathy Louder (Mike) of Russell, Sandra Berry (Steve) of Olathe, and Sarah Broman Miller (Troy) of Hays; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Dean was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marvin, Larry, and Melvin Keil; sister, Doris Maier; and granddaughter, Kristen (Luder) Salmans.

It has been said, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and a life of happiness.” Dean exemplified this truth every day. His passion for life, love for friends and family, and devotion as a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor were unequaled by all who knew him. Although his onery spirit, dry sense of humor, and infectious laugh and smile will be greatly missed, today we rejoice. The farming tools have been laid down, the work boots are in the mud room, and the dirty gloves are hung with the sweaty hat. The work you were given is complete, rest your head and sleep in peace. We will close the gate.

Celebration of Dean’s Life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church. A private burial will take place later. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m.&nbsp; A memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dean Vernon Keil, 82, of Russell, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.<figure>
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 </figure>Dean was born on Oct. 20, 1941, in Great Bend, to the late John and Anna (Krug) Keil. The fifth of five children, Dean grew up on a farm in southern Russell County. He graduated from Russell High School with the Class of 1959.On Jan. 6, 1962, Dean was united in marriage to Margaret Winter in Russell. This union was blessed with two daughters, Cheryl and Kathy. They made their home in Russell and later divorced.&nbsp;On Feb. 18, 1989, Dean was married to Ruth Eileen (Spunaugle) Broman at Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell. Ruth brought two daughters to the family, Sandra and Sarah. Dean and Ruth made their home in Russell with Sarah, and together operated Dean’s Auto Repair.Dean was a life-long farmer. He grew up on the family farm and continued working the land his entire life. Dean began his life of hard work, farming for both his uncle George Krug and neighbor Louie Mai. He began his mechanicing career at Carl Ford out on West Highway 40 in Russell. He also learned dirt working and land leveling on the Shields Ranch in rural Osborne County. Back in Russell, he worked for Rein Williams, Inc.; Mac McLean at McLean Motors – Dodge, Plymouth, Cockshut Farm Equipment; Mahoney Implement – John Deere; and Grover Thacker of Grover’s Auto Repair. In 1979, he purchased land and built Dean’s Auto Repair where he worked until he officially “retired” in 2012.Dean was a member of St. John Lutheran Church serving a term on the Church Council and always enjoyed greeting people on Sunday mornings as an usher.&nbsp; He was a member of the Russell Elks Lodge No. 1715, Noon Kiwanis Club of Russell, and the Heartland Sams camp club a Chapter of The Kansas Good Sams.To say that Dean enjoyed farming would be an understatement. As a man of great faith, he loved to work the soil, anticipate the seasons, and watch with renewed hope every year as the crops grew and harvest time drew closer. He literally worked his whole life to support his farming habit. Ingrained in him as a small boy, his passion to care for the small piece of God’s creation with which he was entrusted never left him. He spent every hour he could farming, fixing equipment to farm, maintaining the farm, or getting ready to farm. He also enjoyed working with wood and polishing rocks. Devoted to a life of tinkering, he had a creative eye and could fix anything or create anything that was needed for any job in the shop or on the farm.&nbsp;Dean’s surviving family includes his wife of 34 years (only one month short of 35), Ruth of the home; daughters, Cheryl Nelson of Great Bend, Kathy Louder (Mike) of Russell, Sandra Berry (Steve) of Olathe, and Sarah Broman Miller (Troy) of Hays; 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Dean was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Marvin, Larry, and Melvin Keil; sister, Doris Maier; and granddaughter, Kristen (Luder) Salmans.It has been said, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and a life of happiness.” Dean exemplified this truth every day. His passion for life, love for friends and family, and devotion as a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor were unequaled by all who knew him. Although his onery spirit, dry sense of humor, and infectious laugh and smile will be greatly missed, today we rejoice. The farming tools have been laid down, the work boots are in the mud room, and the dirty gloves are hung with the sweaty hat. The work you were given is complete, rest your head and sleep in peace. We will close the gate.Celebration of Dean’s Life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church. A private burial will take place later. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m.&nbsp; A memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Dean Vernon Keil

Donna Marie (Epard) Schwindt was born June 19, 1931, in Colby, to Arthur Hunter and Mable Ruth (Strait) Epard and departed this earth on Jan. 16, 2024, at the age of 92.

She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Brewster and was placed on their Cradle Role. Donna later attended the College Drive Assembly of God Church in Colby.

After the Colby Swimming Pool was built, she worked in the bathhouse as a basket girl, learned to swim, took Red Cross lessons and was a Red Cross instructor teaching at the pool for several years. She became a lifeguard and helped with swimming lessons for young beginners.

She was active in 4-H and was one of the charter members of the Wise Owls 4-H Club in the Mingo, Kan., area. During her 4-H days, she was in a play called “Buddy Buys an Orchard." The play won first place in the county contest and was invited to go to the 4-H Round-up in Manhattan, Kan., and to several club meetings around Colby. While in 4-H she became a Junior Leader and also helped with swimming lessons at several 4-H camps in Kansas and Colorado.

Donna attended Colby Junior High and High School. She was president of the Colby Junior High School Band and later vice-president of the high school band. She was also in the junior high play. Among other activities she enjoyed showing her horse in local horse shows.

Donna married John Victor Donn on May 11, 1951, in Colby. Born to this union were James Ike Donn and Roy Eugene Donn. The family was active in raising and showing Quarter horses. Donna spent several years hauling her sons to Quarter Horse Shows in Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa and to several state fairs and local horse shows. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Kansas Quarter Horse Association. Donna was Kansas Quarter Horse awards points secretary for the Kansas Quarter Horse Association, and several years served as secretary for the Kansas Quarter Horse Show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. She also helped with the shows at the Thomas County Fair in Colby.

Donna worked as a dental assistant in Colby for several years. She also enjoyed bowling, belonging to league teams from 1955 to 1973 in Colby and four years in Grayland, Wash.. She made clothes for herself and special things for her family. She did knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and quilting. She also loved to read and do coloring books. Donna was still doing hobbies until just before her death.

On Dec. 14, 1973, she married Jack Alvin Calliham in Colby, then moved to Los Angeles. A great achievement in her life was learning to drive a semi-truck and she traveled all over the United States driving for Hale Distributing of Los Angeles, Digby and Laprino Foods, of Denver, Prime of Springfield, Mo., and Tom Hurtt of Colby.

After moving back to Colby, she earned her GED at Colby Community College. The Colby High School class of 1951 includes her in their reunions. One of Donna’s pastimes was going to singles dances with several of her friends. She started working for Kenneth Frahm in 1991 driving his semi, hauling wheat and corn during harvest seasons, also going to feedlots in Kansas. While working for Kenneth she met and married Robert Lee Schwindt on March 18, 1994, in Colby and they made their home in Colby.

She helped raise his two children, Jason Lee and Jennifer Lynn. At that time, she also worked for Truck Town (Kirk and Holly Young) bringing in trucks for resale and picking up grain trailers and delivering them.

Donna enjoyed driving in the World’s Biggest Truck Convoy, which benefits the Special Olympics. Kenneth Frahm sponsored her and furnished her with a truck and trailer to drive in the Convoy. Her passenger was Karlin Frahm, son of Bruce and Janice Frahm. When Kenneth Frahm retired from farming, Truck Town sponsored her for the Special Olympics. She also had a Special Olympian ride with her. She received the 2015 Special Olympic West Region outstanding event volunteer of the year award in January 2016.

She was a proud survivor of colon cancer and lung surgery thanking God for His healing. There were very special feelings for friends and people who had cancer, and she hoped she was an inspiration for those that followed her.

After driving the semi-truck for 49 years, she gave up her CDL at the age of 88 and got a chauffeur license, which let her drive a farm truck.

Preceding her in death were her parents, Arthur Epard in 1969 and Mable Epard in 1980; brothers, John Gerald Epard at birth in 1940 and George Arthur Epard in 1995; sister Eleanor Augusta (Epard) Irons in 2011; granddaughter Ami Nichole Donn in 1993; John Victor Donn, in 2008; Jack Alvin Calliham in 2008 and great-granddaughter Everly Ami Diane Graham in 2017.

Survivors include her husband Bobbie; sons, Roy Eugene Donn and James Ike Donn; stepchildren, Jason (Stacey) Schwindt and Jennifer (TJ) Hepburn; eight grandchildren and step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; cousin Richard (Neva) Epard and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at the College Drive Assembly of God, Colby with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to the Northwest Kansas Special Olympics Truck Convoy and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>.

Donna Marie (Epard) Schwindt was born June 19, 1931, in Colby, to Arthur Hunter and Mable Ruth (Strait) Epard and departed this earth on Jan. 16, 2024, at the age of 92.She was baptized in the Methodist Church in Brewster and was placed on their Cradle Role. Donna later attended the College Drive Assembly of God Church in Colby.After the Colby Swimming Pool was built, she worked in the bathhouse as a basket girl, learned to swim, took Red Cross lessons and was a Red Cross instructor teaching at the pool for several years. She became a lifeguard and helped with swimming lessons for young beginners.She was active in 4-H and was one of the charter members of the Wise Owls 4-H Club in the Mingo, Kan., area. During her 4-H days, she was in a play called “Buddy Buys an Orchard." The play won first place in the county contest and was invited to go to the 4-H Round-up in Manhattan, Kan., and to several club meetings around Colby. While in 4-H she became a Junior Leader and also helped with swimming lessons at several 4-H camps in Kansas and Colorado.Donna attended Colby Junior High and High School. She was president of the Colby Junior High School Band and later vice-president of the high school band. She was also in the junior high play. Among other activities she enjoyed showing her horse in local horse shows.Donna married John Victor Donn on May 11, 1951, in Colby. Born to this union were James Ike Donn and Roy Eugene Donn. The family was active in raising and showing Quarter horses. Donna spent several years hauling her sons to Quarter Horse Shows in Minnesota, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa and to several state fairs and local horse shows. She was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Kansas Quarter Horse Association. Donna was Kansas Quarter Horse awards points secretary for the Kansas Quarter Horse Association, and several years served as secretary for the Kansas Quarter Horse Show at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson. She also helped with the shows at the Thomas County Fair in Colby.Donna worked as a dental assistant in Colby for several years. She also enjoyed bowling, belonging to league teams from 1955 to 1973 in Colby and four years in Grayland, Wash.. She made clothes for herself and special things for her family. She did knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and quilting. She also loved to read and do coloring books. Donna was still doing hobbies until just before her death.On Dec. 14, 1973, she married Jack Alvin Calliham in Colby, then moved to Los Angeles. A great achievement in her life was learning to drive a semi-truck and she traveled all over the United States driving for Hale Distributing of Los Angeles, Digby and Laprino Foods, of Denver, Prime of Springfield, Mo., and Tom Hurtt of Colby.After moving back to Colby, she earned her GED at Colby Community College. The Colby High School class of 1951 includes her in their reunions. One of Donna’s pastimes was going to singles dances with several of her friends. She started working for Kenneth Frahm in 1991 driving his semi, hauling wheat and corn during harvest seasons, also going to feedlots in Kansas. While working for Kenneth she met and married Robert Lee Schwindt on March 18, 1994, in Colby and they made their home in Colby.She helped raise his two children, Jason Lee and Jennifer Lynn. At that time, she also worked for Truck Town (Kirk and Holly Young) bringing in trucks for resale and picking up grain trailers and delivering them.Donna enjoyed driving in the World’s Biggest Truck Convoy, which benefits the Special Olympics. Kenneth Frahm sponsored her and furnished her with a truck and trailer to drive in the Convoy. Her passenger was Karlin Frahm, son of Bruce and Janice Frahm. When Kenneth Frahm retired from farming, Truck Town sponsored her for the Special Olympics. She also had a Special Olympian ride with her. She received the 2015 Special Olympic West Region outstanding event volunteer of the year award in January 2016.She was a proud survivor of colon cancer and lung surgery thanking God for His healing. There were very special feelings for friends and people who had cancer, and she hoped she was an inspiration for those that followed her.After driving the semi-truck for 49 years, she gave up her CDL at the age of 88 and got a chauffeur license, which let her drive a farm truck.Preceding her in death were her parents, Arthur Epard in 1969 and Mable Epard in 1980; brothers, John Gerald Epard at birth in 1940 and George Arthur Epard in 1995; sister Eleanor Augusta (Epard) Irons in 2011; granddaughter Ami Nichole Donn in 1993; John Victor Donn, in 2008; Jack Alvin Calliham in 2008 and great-granddaughter Everly Ami Diane Graham in 2017.Survivors include her husband Bobbie; sons, Roy Eugene Donn and James Ike Donn; stepchildren, Jason (Stacey) Schwindt and Jennifer (TJ) Hepburn; eight grandchildren and step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; cousin Richard (Neva) Epard and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The funeral service is at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at the College Drive Assembly of God, Colby with inurnment in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.Memorials may be made to the Northwest Kansas Special Olympics Truck Convoy and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>.

Donna Marie (Epard) Schwindt

Linda Lea Groff, of Stockton, KS, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 69. She was born on February 1, 1954, to Lee Wildrex and Mildred (Spargo) Walker in Stockton.

Linda attended school in Stockton and worked as a cook and bartender. She married James Groff on March 2, 1991, in Plainville. Together they enjoyed fishing and frequenting casinos.

Linda is survived by her daughters, Milly Hughes of Altus, OK and Cora Desaire of Midwest City, OK; sister, Patty Eggers of Sterling, KS; 4 grandchildren, Chelsea Jackson, Lindsey Hughes, TaeShawn Spears, and Caleb Darden; and 3 great-grandchildren, Cyanna, Paisley, and Mia.

Preceding Linda in death are her parents; and siblings, Bonnie Thompson, Edward Walker, and David Walker.

A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:30AM at the Stockton Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family and may written to Cora Desaire and sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Linda Lea Groff, of Stockton, KS, passed away on January 14, 2024, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, KS, at the age of 69. She was born on February 1, 1954, to Lee Wildrex and Mildred (Spargo) Walker in Stockton.Linda attended school in Stockton and worked as a cook and bartender. She married James Groff on March 2, 1991, in Plainville. Together they enjoyed fishing and frequenting casinos.Linda is survived by her daughters, Milly Hughes of Altus, OK and Cora Desaire of Midwest City, OK; sister, Patty Eggers of Sterling, KS; 4 grandchildren, Chelsea Jackson, Lindsey Hughes, TaeShawn Spears, and Caleb Darden; and 3 great-grandchildren, Cyanna, Paisley, and Mia.Preceding Linda in death are her parents; and siblings, Bonnie Thompson, Edward Walker, and David Walker.A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Monday, January 22, 2024, at 11:30AM at the Stockton Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the family and may written to Cora Desaire and sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Linda Lea Groff

Bernie Scherr was born in Ottawa, Kansas on December 10, 1934, to Bernard S. and Edith Scherr and passed from this life on January 14, 2024, in Spring Hill, Kansas. &nbsp;He grew up on his parents’ farm east of Collyer, Kansas, along with three brothers: Tim, Joseph, and Chuck; and two sisters: Martha and Mary Monica. &nbsp;Bernie graduated from Collyer High school in 1953 married Ruth Ann Connally of Collyer in 1954.

Bernie continued to work with his dad on the family farm and Ruth taught school while Bernie attended classes at Fort Hays State University, earning a B.A. degree. &nbsp;In 1958, Bernie and Ruth relocated to Denver, Colorado, where Bernie worked for Great Western Sugar Co. in accounting. &nbsp;In 1968, Bernie became Kansas distributor for Sentry Safe Company. &nbsp;He traveled the state representing their products until 1993. &nbsp;

He taught both elementary and secondary grades in Texas and Kansas. &nbsp;Bernie’s hobby was designing, building, and sailing fiberglass sailboats on Kansas lakes and the Gulf of Mexico at Port Isabelle, South Padre Island and Matagorda Bay, Texas. Sailing was a family hobby that began in 1970 when the children were all still at home. &nbsp;During this time, Bernie and Ruth made efforts to travel as much as possible with the children.

Bernie’s passions were his wife, Ruth, their five children and sailing. They would have celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on August 12, 2024, along with their four daughters and one son who survive: Allyn Mari Mowrey and husband Mark of Louisburg, KS; Connie Mari Kassman and husband Barney of Wichita, KS; Deanne Mari Smith and husband Dave of Holcomb, KS; Mary Alice Berning and husband Dan of Olathe, KS; and Joel Scherr and wife Linda of Colorado Springs, CO. Bernie and Ruth have fourteen grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Chuck and Joseph, sister Mary Monica, and grandson Jonathan. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to ABC Pregnancy Care Center, where Bernard's granddaughter is a director.

Bernie Scherr was born in Ottawa, Kansas on December 10, 1934, to Bernard S. and Edith Scherr and passed from this life on January 14, 2024, in Spring Hill, Kansas. &nbsp;He grew up on his parents’ farm east of Collyer, Kansas, along with three brothers: Tim, Joseph, and Chuck; and two sisters: Martha and Mary Monica. &nbsp;Bernie graduated from Collyer High school in 1953 married Ruth Ann Connally of Collyer in 1954.Bernie continued to work with his dad on the family farm and Ruth taught school while Bernie attended classes at Fort Hays State University, earning a B.A. degree. &nbsp;In 1958, Bernie and Ruth relocated to Denver, Colorado, where Bernie worked for Great Western Sugar Co. in accounting. &nbsp;In 1968, Bernie became Kansas distributor for Sentry Safe Company. &nbsp;He traveled the state representing their products until 1993. &nbsp;He taught both elementary and secondary grades in Texas and Kansas. &nbsp;Bernie’s hobby was designing, building, and sailing fiberglass sailboats on Kansas lakes and the Gulf of Mexico at Port Isabelle, South Padre Island and Matagorda Bay, Texas. Sailing was a family hobby that began in 1970 when the children were all still at home. &nbsp;During this time, Bernie and Ruth made efforts to travel as much as possible with the children.Bernie’s passions were his wife, Ruth, their five children and sailing. They would have celebrated their 70th Wedding Anniversary on August 12, 2024, along with their four daughters and one son who survive: Allyn Mari Mowrey and husband Mark of Louisburg, KS; Connie Mari Kassman and husband Barney of Wichita, KS; Deanne Mari Smith and husband Dave of Holcomb, KS; Mary Alice Berning and husband Dan of Olathe, KS; and Joel Scherr and wife Linda of Colorado Springs, CO. Bernie and Ruth have fourteen grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Chuck and Joseph, sister Mary Monica, and grandson Jonathan. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to ABC Pregnancy Care Center, where Bernard's granddaughter is a director.A private family memorial is arranged.

Bernard J. Scherr

Phillipsburg resident, Christopher J. Lunsford, passed away January 14, 2024 at the age of 26. &nbsp;He was born August 28, 1997 in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Jerry &amp; Venus (Ramos) Lunsford.

Survivors include his parents, Jerry &amp; Venus of Phillipsburg and his sister, Sarah O’Donnell of Salina, KS.

Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-

Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Saturday and noon to 9:00 Sunday with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher J. Lunsford Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident, Christopher J. Lunsford, passed away January 14, 2024 at the age of 26. &nbsp;He was born August 28, 1997 in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Jerry &amp; Venus (Ramos) Lunsford.Survivors include his parents, Jerry &amp; Venus of Phillipsburg and his sister, Sarah O’Donnell of Salina, KS.Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Saturday and noon to 9:00 Sunday with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday.Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher J. Lunsford Memorial Fund.

Christopher J. Lunsford

Phillipsburg resident, Harlan Hobbs, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 85.

Harlan was born August 25, 1938 in King City, MO the son of John Earl and Opal (Davidson) Hobbs. &nbsp;Harlan worked for KDOT for many years until his retirement.

He was united in marriage to Dorene A. Fessler on May 25, 1985 in Phillipsburg. &nbsp;She survives.

Other survivors include his son Mark Hobbs of Seneca, KS; step sons Scott and Steve Ellenberger, both of Kirwin, KS; step daughters Staci Minkler of Phillipsburg and Shelli Lopez of Cortez, CO; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.

Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20th, 2024 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. &nbsp;The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg High School Athletic Dept.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident, Harlan Hobbs, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 85.Harlan was born August 25, 1938 in King City, MO the son of John Earl and Opal (Davidson) Hobbs. &nbsp;Harlan worked for KDOT for many years until his retirement.He was united in marriage to Dorene A. Fessler on May 25, 1985 in Phillipsburg. &nbsp;She survives.Other survivors include his son Mark Hobbs of Seneca, KS; step sons Scott and Steve Ellenberger, both of Kirwin, KS; step daughters Staci Minkler of Phillipsburg and Shelli Lopez of Cortez, CO; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20th, 2024 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. &nbsp;The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg High School Athletic Dept.

Harlan Hobbs

Darryl Reynold Apel, 75, Hays, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at HaysMed.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Darryl Reynold Apel, 75, Hays, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Darryl Reynold Apel

Eugene Lee Larson, 80, passed away January 16, 2024, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 24, 1943, in Topnish, Washington, to Harold and Virgie (Bowman) Larson. He was married to Denise Wolf; they later divorced.

A Great Bend resident for over 20 years, Eugene worked in manufacturing and sales of mobile homes. Growing up he was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Eugene was a jack of all trades and enjoyed tinkering with cars and collecting odds and ends.

Survivors include son, Raymond Larson and wife, Carrie of Great Bend; daughter, Candi Vasquez and husband, Dion of Hoisington; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Joshua and Justin Larson; his parents; and a sister, Nelda Larson.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Eugene Larson Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Eugene Lee Larson, 80, passed away January 16, 2024, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on April 24, 1943, in Topnish, Washington, to Harold and Virgie (Bowman) Larson. He was married to Denise Wolf; they later divorced.A Great Bend resident for over 20 years, Eugene worked in manufacturing and sales of mobile homes. Growing up he was a member of the Jehovah’s Witness faith. Eugene was a jack of all trades and enjoyed tinkering with cars and collecting odds and ends.Survivors include son, Raymond Larson and wife, Carrie of Great Bend; daughter, Candi Vasquez and husband, Dion of Hoisington; eight grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.He is preceded in death by two grandchildren, Joshua and Justin Larson; his parents; and a sister, Nelda Larson.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Private family inurnment will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Eugene Larson Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Eugene Lee Larson

Full Obituary will be posted once available.

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Wilmer Bahe

Lifelong Wallace County resident Virginia A. “Ginger” See, 90 passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, KS.

Virginia was born to Ted and Edith (Peterson) Reiss on July 23, 1933 at her parents’ home east of Weskan.&nbsp; She was one of four children.&nbsp; She attended school in Weskan and graduated from Weskan High School in 1951.&nbsp;

As a child, Virginia’s parents took a yearly vacation in August, thus allowing her to see a little bit of every state in the United States.&nbsp; In 1947, Virginia met Junior See.&nbsp; On September 9, 1951, after several years of dating, Virginia and Junior were married at the Stockholm Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Shortly thereafter, Junior purchased a ranch 12 miles north of Weskan where they raised their children; Kristine Kay, Dexter Ray and Julie Annette.

Ginger, Sheila Gebhards and Barb Cox had a painting business while their children were in school.&nbsp; They would work 3 days a week and take time off when there was a school function.&nbsp; In her later years, Ginger worked for the medical specialists at the Goodland Hospital as a medical assistant.&nbsp; She also worked on the floor as a CNA for 30 years.&nbsp; After retiring, while our country was suffering through a drought, she worked some hours as a Rehab Assistant and went to work at Prairie Manor Rest Home.&nbsp;

Ginger and Junior enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; They spent their 25th&nbsp;wedding anniversary in Paris, France visiting friends.&nbsp; They enjoyed several other trips together as well.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed and was a member of the Stockholm Lutheran Church form many years.&nbsp; In later years, she became a member of the Wesleyan Church.&nbsp; She also played the organ for many years at both churches.&nbsp; Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and her 3 brothers, Donald, James and Jerry Reiss.

She is survived by her children Kris and Tom Ochs of Utica, KS, Dex and Deb See of Sharon Springs, KS and Julie and Craig Roth of Cheyenne Wells, CO.&nbsp; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be designated to Hope Springs of Wallace County or to the Wesleyan Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

<figure>
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 </figure>Lifelong Wallace County resident Virginia A. “Ginger” See, 90 passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Hope Springs in Sharon Springs, KS.Virginia was born to Ted and Edith (Peterson) Reiss on July 23, 1933 at her parents’ home east of Weskan.&nbsp; She was one of four children.&nbsp; She attended school in Weskan and graduated from Weskan High School in 1951.&nbsp;As a child, Virginia’s parents took a yearly vacation in August, thus allowing her to see a little bit of every state in the United States.&nbsp; In 1947, Virginia met Junior See.&nbsp; On September 9, 1951, after several years of dating, Virginia and Junior were married at the Stockholm Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Shortly thereafter, Junior purchased a ranch 12 miles north of Weskan where they raised their children; Kristine Kay, Dexter Ray and Julie Annette.Ginger, Sheila Gebhards and Barb Cox had a painting business while their children were in school.&nbsp; They would work 3 days a week and take time off when there was a school function.&nbsp; In her later years, Ginger worked for the medical specialists at the Goodland Hospital as a medical assistant.&nbsp; She also worked on the floor as a CNA for 30 years.&nbsp; After retiring, while our country was suffering through a drought, she worked some hours as a Rehab Assistant and went to work at Prairie Manor Rest Home.&nbsp;Ginger and Junior enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; They spent their 25th&nbsp;wedding anniversary in Paris, France visiting friends.&nbsp; They enjoyed several other trips together as well.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed and was a member of the Stockholm Lutheran Church form many years.&nbsp; In later years, she became a member of the Wesleyan Church.&nbsp; She also played the organ for many years at both churches.&nbsp; Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and her 3 brothers, Donald, James and Jerry Reiss.She is survived by her children Kris and Tom Ochs of Utica, KS, Dex and Deb See of Sharon Springs, KS and Julie and Craig Roth of Cheyenne Wells, CO.&nbsp; She is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.&nbsp;Memorial contributions may be designated to Hope Springs of Wallace County or to the Wesleyan Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Virginia Ann See

Mary Dearden, age 76, passed at Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, KS. on Friday, January 12, 2024.&nbsp; She was born on July 31, 1947, in Winfield KS to Benjamin and Edith Waite Stout. The youngest of three children, she had two older brothers Colonel Delbert Stout (Nancy) and Willis Stout (Joyce).

She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City KS. She was very proud when she was baptized on January 16, 2011.&nbsp;

She married Gary Joe Heath on November 25, 1964, in Moreland KS. They had two children Benjamin Heath (Lora) and Bruce Heath. She moved to Otis, Kansas in 1970 and was there until Joe passed on May 5, 1985.

She found love again when she met Robert Dearden at the Fanchon Ballroom in Hays KS. They married on November 18, 1987, in Scott City, Kansas.

She had a few jobs through the years. Worked as cook at Otis Bison School District in Otis, Kansas, and Cherry Lane Nursing Home in Great Bend Kansas.&nbsp; Mary enjoyed her years at Please Go Away Travel Agency in Great Bend Kansas. Later she had her own travel agency in Scott City, Kansas. She worked in the FSA office in both Lane and Wichita Counties. Then she worked for State Farm Insurance in Scott City Kansas. She really enjoyed working for Michael and all the people in the office. She retired from that job on July 31, 2015.

She was always supportive of her children and later grandchildren. She really enjoyed going to all their school activities and was known to take pictures of all their events. She often entered her pictures at the Scott County Fair.&nbsp; She also enjoyed knitting and sewing.&nbsp; She made several baby blankets and sewed clothes for her children.

She is survived by her spouse - Robert Dearden of Scott City, Kansas, her children Starla Newberry (Brad) of Lenexa, Kansas, Lonny Dearden (Colleen) of Scott City, Kansas, Ben Heath (Lora) of Omaha, Nebraska, Bruce Heath of Hays, Kansas, Rob Dearden of Kansas City, Kansas, Will Dearden (Jamie) of Colby, Kansas, Nine Grandchildren - David, Christopher, Nicholas, Kayla, Kirsten, Krissa, Tessa, Kyle, Raeleah and Eleven Great grandchildren - Tristan, Alirah, Laynee, Hazleigh, Braxton, Ryker, Oliver, Maren, Gabriel, Sam, and Liam.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by Her parents Benjamin Stout, Edith Ruggles, and Doyle Ruggles. Her Brothers - Colonel Delbert Stout and Willis Stout, Her first husband Joe Heath, and her daughter Ranell George.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Jeff Goetzinger presiding.

Memorials can be written to Camp Lakeside in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be held in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

<figure>
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 </figure>Mary Dearden, age 76, passed at Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, KS. on Friday, January 12, 2024.&nbsp; She was born on July 31, 1947, in Winfield KS to Benjamin and Edith Waite Stout. The youngest of three children, she had two older brothers Colonel Delbert Stout (Nancy) and Willis Stout (Joyce).She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City KS. She was very proud when she was baptized on January 16, 2011.&nbsp;She married Gary Joe Heath on November 25, 1964, in Moreland KS. They had two children Benjamin Heath (Lora) and Bruce Heath. She moved to Otis, Kansas in 1970 and was there until Joe passed on May 5, 1985.She found love again when she met Robert Dearden at the Fanchon Ballroom in Hays KS. They married on November 18, 1987, in Scott City, Kansas.She had a few jobs through the years. Worked as cook at Otis Bison School District in Otis, Kansas, and Cherry Lane Nursing Home in Great Bend Kansas.&nbsp; Mary enjoyed her years at Please Go Away Travel Agency in Great Bend Kansas. Later she had her own travel agency in Scott City, Kansas. She worked in the FSA office in both Lane and Wichita Counties. Then she worked for State Farm Insurance in Scott City Kansas. She really enjoyed working for Michael and all the people in the office. She retired from that job on July 31, 2015.She was always supportive of her children and later grandchildren. She really enjoyed going to all their school activities and was known to take pictures of all their events. She often entered her pictures at the Scott County Fair.&nbsp; She also enjoyed knitting and sewing.&nbsp; She made several baby blankets and sewed clothes for her children.She is survived by her spouse - Robert Dearden of Scott City, Kansas, her children Starla Newberry (Brad) of Lenexa, Kansas, Lonny Dearden (Colleen) of Scott City, Kansas, Ben Heath (Lora) of Omaha, Nebraska, Bruce Heath of Hays, Kansas, Rob Dearden of Kansas City, Kansas, Will Dearden (Jamie) of Colby, Kansas, Nine Grandchildren - David, Christopher, Nicholas, Kayla, Kirsten, Krissa, Tessa, Kyle, Raeleah and Eleven Great grandchildren - Tristan, Alirah, Laynee, Hazleigh, Braxton, Ryker, Oliver, Maren, Gabriel, Sam, and Liam.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by Her parents Benjamin Stout, Edith Ruggles, and Doyle Ruggles. Her Brothers - Colonel Delbert Stout and Willis Stout, Her first husband Joe Heath, and her daughter Ranell George.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Jeff Goetzinger presiding.Memorials can be written to Camp Lakeside in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.Inurnment will be held in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Mary Dearden

Darrell Lee Schremmer, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 15, 2024. 

He was born July 13, 1951, in Great Bend, to Joseph John and Teresa Rosalia (Steiner) Schremmer.

Darrell graduated from Great Bend High School in 1969. He then went to Fort Hays State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and graduated with a business degree.

After graduation Darrell continued living in Hays, working as a loan officer for Farmers State Bank for many years. He eventually moved back to Great Bend, before finding his home in Hutchinson. Darrell was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He became the treasurer, followed by the Grand Knight of Council 612. While in Hutchinson, Darrell worked for APAC of Kansas Shears Division before his retirement in 2018.

Darrell spent his time playing pitch, watching sports, placing bets, and going on yearly fishing trips to Canada, South Dakota, and Texoma, shucking corn in Nebraska, playing golf (he was a proud member of the hole-in-one club) and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Darrell is survived by his two daughters, Sarah Wamser of Gardner, and Jodi Brazda and husband Branden of Hays; grandchildren, Brayden, Brylee, and Brystal Wamser and Keenan and Bowen Brazda; brother, Alan Schremmer and wife Janet of Great Bend; two nieces, Lori and Denise; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Teresa; and infant brother, Dennis.

Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Elliott Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Saint Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. Fifth Avenue, Hutchinson. Private burial will be Monday, Jan. 22, in the Great Bend City Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 612 or Saint Teresa Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Darrell Lee Schremmer, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Jan. 15, 2024. He was born July 13, 1951, in Great Bend, to Joseph John and Teresa Rosalia (Steiner) Schremmer.Darrell graduated from Great Bend High School in 1969. He then went to Fort Hays State University where he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and graduated with a business degree.After graduation Darrell continued living in Hays, working as a loan officer for Farmers State Bank for many years. He eventually moved back to Great Bend, before finding his home in Hutchinson. Darrell was a lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus. He became the treasurer, followed by the Grand Knight of Council 612. While in Hutchinson, Darrell worked for APAC of Kansas Shears Division before his retirement in 2018.Darrell spent his time playing pitch, watching sports, placing bets, and going on yearly fishing trips to Canada, South Dakota, and Texoma, shucking corn in Nebraska, playing golf (he was a proud member of the hole-in-one club) and spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.Darrell is survived by his two daughters, Sarah Wamser of Gardner, and Jodi Brazda and husband Branden of Hays; grandchildren, Brayden, Brylee, and Brystal Wamser and Keenan and Bowen Brazda; brother, Alan Schremmer and wife Janet of Great Bend; two nieces, Lori and Denise; and many friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Teresa; and infant brother, Dennis.Rosary will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at Elliott Mortuary. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 20, at Saint Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. Fifth Avenue, Hutchinson. Private burial will be Monday, Jan. 22, in the Great Bend City Cemetery. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday with the family present from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus Council No. 612 or Saint Teresa Catholic Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Darrell Lee Schremmer

John M. Strobel, 69, of Great Bend, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.

John was born Dec. 19, 1954, in St. John. One of three sons and a daughter to Jerome C. and Norma Lee (Schmidt) Strobel. He grew up in Radium until the age of 8 when he moved to Winfield. Then in 1985 moved to Russell for six years before moving to Great Bend.

John has been handicapped his whole life, but he loved listening to music, being around cats and dogs, and being outside. He had a strong attraction for shiny things and tasty foods. He liked backrubs and taking long country cruises with his brother.

John’s surviving family includes his two brothers, Joe Strobel of Great Bend, and Jeff Strobel of Paris, Ark.

John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carla Strobel.

Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.

A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell and is in charge of the arrangements.

John M. Strobel, 69, of Great Bend, passed away Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at the Kansas City Hospice House in Kansas City, Mo.<figure>
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 </figure>John was born Dec. 19, 1954, in St. John. One of three sons and a daughter to Jerome C. and Norma Lee (Schmidt) Strobel. He grew up in Radium until the age of 8 when he moved to Winfield. Then in 1985 moved to Russell for six years before moving to Great Bend.John has been handicapped his whole life, but he loved listening to music, being around cats and dogs, and being outside. He had a strong attraction for shiny things and tasty foods. He liked backrubs and taking long country cruises with his brother.John’s surviving family includes his two brothers, Joe Strobel of Great Bend, and Jeff Strobel of Paris, Ark.John was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Carla Strobel.Visitation with the family present to greet friends will be from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell.A private burial of ashes will follow at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell and is in charge of the arrangements.

John M. Strobel

Dennis LeRoy Dawson of Oakley, 85, passed away on Jan. 15, 2024, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter.

He was born at home to Gilbert and Dorothy (Schwarz) Dawson on Nov. 9, 1938. Dennis was the second of five children in the family. He attended church services with his mom and occasionally with his grandma if she paid him. Dennis attended school in Oakley and graduated with the class of 1956.

Dennis married the love of his life, Connie Swart, on April 18, 1964. That love continued well after the 55 years they had together. They shared many adventures together.

He never had anything handed to him and understood the value of hard work. Dennis worked for Mrs. Snyder at the theater doing anything from show bills to projection for at least 30 years in Oakley. He also held a radio telegrapher's license to work on radios and short-wave radios.

He provided service for Oakley as an electrician and a lineman for the city. He retired as the director of Public Utility for the city of Oakley. Dennis enjoyed working with his hands and kept house when Connie became sick. He was very good at woodworking.

One year, Dennis entered a child-sized table and chairs in the Oakley 4-H. He had made it out of old pallets. He received a grand champion ribbon and an offer on the table. He refused to sell it because it belonged to Connie. He also enjoyed building and flying kites as a hobby.

Dennis and Connie built a 2,000-square-foot addition on their home in town and a 1,500-square-foot shop at the farm. Together they built a life and a home. For the past couple of years, he had been attending evening services at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley. He thoroughly enjoyed when Father Luke had the youth come out to his house and clean up the yard and touch up the paint on his house. He was very appreciative of their work.

Dennis is survived by his chosen daughter, Michele Dawson, Wichita; “granddaughter from Topeka” April (Ryan) Sidesinger, Topeka; sisters, Ferol (Frank) Powers, Gove, and Elaine Fentress, Oakley; and one brother, Marvin Dawson, Bothell, Wash. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends to cherish his memory.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother, Duane “Blackie” Dawson.

Visitation will take be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Baalmann Mortuary with the Rosary at 7 p.m. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, with burial in the Oakley City Cemetery. 

Memorials may be made to the Grinnell/Angelus Heritage Center and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Dennis LeRoy Dawson of Oakley, 85, passed away on Jan. 15, 2024, at Gove County Medical Center in Quinter.He was born at home to Gilbert and Dorothy (Schwarz) Dawson on Nov. 9, 1938. Dennis was the second of five children in the family. He attended church services with his mom and occasionally with his grandma if she paid him. Dennis attended school in Oakley and graduated with the class of 1956.Dennis married the love of his life, Connie Swart, on April 18, 1964. That love continued well after the 55 years they had together. They shared many adventures together.He never had anything handed to him and understood the value of hard work. Dennis worked for Mrs. Snyder at the theater doing anything from show bills to projection for at least 30 years in Oakley. He also held a radio telegrapher's license to work on radios and short-wave radios.He provided service for Oakley as an electrician and a lineman for the city. He retired as the director of Public Utility for the city of Oakley. Dennis enjoyed working with his hands and kept house when Connie became sick. He was very good at woodworking.One year, Dennis entered a child-sized table and chairs in the Oakley 4-H. He had made it out of old pallets. He received a grand champion ribbon and an offer on the table. He refused to sell it because it belonged to Connie. He also enjoyed building and flying kites as a hobby.Dennis and Connie built a 2,000-square-foot addition on their home in town and a 1,500-square-foot shop at the farm. Together they built a life and a home. For the past couple of years, he had been attending evening services at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley. He thoroughly enjoyed when Father Luke had the youth come out to his house and clean up the yard and touch up the paint on his house. He was very appreciative of their work.Dennis is survived by his chosen daughter, Michele Dawson, Wichita; “granddaughter from Topeka” April (Ryan) Sidesinger, Topeka; sisters, Ferol (Frank) Powers, Gove, and Elaine Fentress, Oakley; and one brother, Marvin Dawson, Bothell, Wash. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended relatives, and friends to cherish his memory.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his brother, Duane “Blackie” Dawson.Visitation will take be from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Baalmann Mortuary with the Rosary at 7 p.m. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, with burial in the Oakley City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Grinnell/Angelus Heritage Center and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit <a href="http://baalmannmortuary.com">baalmannmortuary.com</a>.

Dennis LeRoy Dawson

Phillipsburg resident, Christopher J. Lunsford, passed away January 14, 2024 at the age of 26. &nbsp;He was born August 28, 1997 in Colorado Springs, CO, the son of Jerry &amp; Venus (Ramos) Lunsford.Survivors include his parents, Jerry &amp; Venus of Phillipsburg and his sister, Sarah O’Donnell of Salina, KS.Funeral services will be held Monday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Jay Brandon officiating. &nbsp;The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Saturday and noon to 9:00 Sunday with the family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday.Memorial contributions may be made to the Christopher J. Lunsford Memorial Fund.

Matilda “Tillie” (Honas) Leiker, 90, Hays, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at HaysMed.

She was born on April 13, 1933,&nbsp;on a farm near Ellis to William and Mary (Weber) Honas. On May 3, 1952, she married Milton J. Leiker from Antonino, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 2016. Together they had five children:&nbsp; Arthur, Lorraine, Duane, Mark and Warren.

She worked as a librarian at Sangley Point Naval Station in the Philippines, a telephone clerk for Continental Telephone Co. in Virginia and then moved to Hays with her husband when he retired from Federal Civil Service.&nbsp; She was the secretary/receptionist for Alaniz and Sons and then for Hays Mailing Services until she retired in 1999. Tillie was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and a former member of the Catharine Altar Society Christian Mothers and the Daughters of Isabella Circle No. 254 of Hays.

Survivors include her five children, Arthur and wife Barbara, Lorraine “Laura," Duane and wife Anne, Mark and wife Marla, and Warren and fiancé Karen, three siblings, Dorothy Dechant, Henry Honas and wife Joyce, and William Honas and wife Brenda, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Milton, her parents, and two brothers, Alfred and Adolph Honas.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and Rosary will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to A Different Mindset Association, which is a local group offering support for those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Tillie may be left for her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

Matilda “Tillie” (Honas) Leiker, 90, Hays, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at HaysMed.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705421906116.jpeg" alt="Matilda Leiker" />
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 </figure>She was born on April 13, 1933,&nbsp;on a farm near Ellis to William and Mary (Weber) Honas. On May 3, 1952, she married Milton J. Leiker from Antonino, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 30, 2016. Together they had five children:&nbsp; Arthur, Lorraine, Duane, Mark and Warren.She worked as a librarian at Sangley Point Naval Station in the Philippines, a telephone clerk for Continental Telephone Co. in Virginia and then moved to Hays with her husband when he retired from Federal Civil Service.&nbsp; She was the secretary/receptionist for Alaniz and Sons and then for Hays Mailing Services until she retired in 1999. Tillie was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and a former member of the Catharine Altar Society Christian Mothers and the Daughters of Isabella Circle No. 254 of Hays.Survivors include her five children, Arthur and wife Barbara, Lorraine “Laura," Duane and wife Anne, Mark and wife Marla, and Warren and fiancé Karen, three siblings, Dorothy Dechant, Henry Honas and wife Joyce, and William Honas and wife Brenda, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband Milton, her parents, and two brothers, Alfred and Adolph Honas.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 19 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and Rosary will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.Memorials are suggested to A Different Mindset Association, which is a local group offering support for those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Tillie may be left for her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>.

Matilda 'Tillie' (Honas) Leiker

Saturday, July 16th, 1960-Sunday, January 14th, 2024

A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

<h2>Gaylen "Sonny" William Horinek Jr.</h2>Saturday, July 16th, 1960-Sunday, January 14th, 2024A full obituary will be posted when it becomes available.

Gaylen "Sonny" William Horinek Jr.

Phillipsburg resident, Harlan Hobbs, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 85.Harlan was born August 25, 1938 in King City, MO the son of John Earl and Opal (Davidson) Hobbs. &nbsp;Harlan worked for KDOT for many years until his retirement.He was united in marriage to Dorene A. Fessler on May 25, 1985 in Phillipsburg. &nbsp;She survives.Other survivors include his son Mark Hobbs of Seneca, KS; step sons Scott and Steve Ellenberger, both of Kirwin, KS; step daughters Staci Minkler of Phillipsburg and Shelli Lopez of Cortez, CO; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great grandchildren.Cremation was planned. &nbsp;A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 20th, 2024 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. &nbsp;The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg High School Athletic Dept.

Robert D. Currie, son of Glenn H. Currie and Marcile E. (Thomas) Currie was born May 8, 1943 at Concordia, Kansas and passed away on January 10, 2024 at Goodland Regional Medical Center, Goodland, Kansas at the age of 80.

Robert attended Scandia public schools and graduated from Scandia High School. He served with the U.S. Air force. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Nickerson on October 19, 1974 and to this union two children were born, Paige and Thomas. He was employed by the Republic County Highway Department and the Kansas State Highway department for many years. He was a member of the VFW in Goodland, KS, Scandia American Legion, United Methodist Church, Scandia, KS, Kansas Fur Harvesters Hall of Fame.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marcile Currie, wife, Charlotte Currie, one sister, JoAnn Gutscher, one brother, James Currie.

He is survived by one son, Thomas (Mariela) Currie of Lenexa, KS, one daughter, Paige (Emmet) Rudolph of Goodland, KS, four grandchildren, Courtney (David), Keaton, Kerrigan, Fabi, one sister, Cheryl (Butch) Loring, of Scandia, KS, sister in law, DeeAnna Currie of Topeka, KS, sister in law, Betty Nickerson of Scandia, KS, sister and brother in law, Duane and Carolyn Nickerson of Omaha, NE., nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends

Celebration of Life services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2024, Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, KS, conducted by Pastor Kathy Aeillo. Private family inurnment will be held at Union Valley Cemetery, rural Belleville, KS at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Robert D. Currie Memorial Fund.

Friends may sign the register book on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 1 PM to 6 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, where the family will greet friends from 5 PM to 6 PM. Online condolences and information at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bachelor-surber.com/">www.bachelor-surber.com</a>.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is assisting the Currie Family with these arrangements.

<figure>
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 </figure>Robert D. Currie, son of Glenn H. Currie and Marcile E. (Thomas) Currie was born May 8, 1943 at Concordia, Kansas and passed away on January 10, 2024 at Goodland Regional Medical Center, Goodland, Kansas at the age of 80.Robert attended Scandia public schools and graduated from Scandia High School. He served with the U.S. Air force. He was united in marriage to Charlotte Nickerson on October 19, 1974 and to this union two children were born, Paige and Thomas. He was employed by the Republic County Highway Department and the Kansas State Highway department for many years. He was a member of the VFW in Goodland, KS, Scandia American Legion, United Methodist Church, Scandia, KS, Kansas Fur Harvesters Hall of Fame.He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Marcile Currie, wife, Charlotte Currie, one sister, JoAnn Gutscher, one brother, James Currie.He is survived by one son, Thomas (Mariela) Currie of Lenexa, KS, one daughter, Paige (Emmet) Rudolph of Goodland, KS, four grandchildren, Courtney (David), Keaton, Kerrigan, Fabi, one sister, Cheryl (Butch) Loring, of Scandia, KS, sister in law, DeeAnna Currie of Topeka, KS, sister in law, Betty Nickerson of Scandia, KS, sister and brother in law, Duane and Carolyn Nickerson of Omaha, NE., nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friendsCelebration of Life services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 20, 2024, Bachelor-Surber Memorial Chapel, Belleville, KS, conducted by Pastor Kathy Aeillo. Private family inurnment will be held at Union Valley Cemetery, rural Belleville, KS at a later date.Memorials may be given to the Robert D. Currie Memorial Fund.Friends may sign the register book on Friday, January 19, 2024, from 1 PM to 6 PM at Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS, where the family will greet friends from 5 PM to 6 PM. Online condolences and information at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bachelor-surber.com/">www.bachelor-surber.com</a>.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is assisting the Currie Family with these arrangements.

Robert D. Currie

Sharron Karel Heim (Northrup) passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2024. Sharron was born to Lawrence and Patricia Northrup on March 6, 1942 in the farming community of St. Francis, Kansas. She graduated from Cheyenne County High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Fort Hays State and the University of Kansas, respectively.

From childhood onward, Sharron wanted to be a teacher. After years of practice on her largely uncooperative brothers, she went on to teach English and Spanish at Nallwood Jr. High in Overland Park, Kansas and Carmel Jr. High in Indiana. Sharron loved to travel and spent summers in Mexico and Europe as a young adult. She also had a fondness for reading, writing, and music. Sharron knew the value of friendship and maintained lifelong connections with friends from childhood, her college sorority, and beyond. Friends and family alike could always count on her kindness, intelligence, and wit — the latter of which sparked laughter in good times and in bad.

Sharron married Joseph Heim, her husband of fifty-seven years, in 1967. Together, they welcomed Sarah (David) Galante in 1976, followed by Laura (Jon) Spiegel in 1979. The first of five grandchildren arrived in 2006. As a treasured grandmother, Grandma “Ruby” was known for her homemade pies, her fierce card playing skills, and her ridiculous white elephant presents at Christmas.

Sharron is survived by her husband; her children; her grandchildren, Ava, Lauren, Joseph, Dominic, and Emily; her brother, L. Scott Northrup; her sister-in-law, Linda Northrup (Hill); and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Northrup.

Sharron’s faith was a cornerstone in her life until the end. In her words:

Now my dear ones, don’t grieve for me. I am with the Lord Jesus, resting in my heavenly Father’s arms. I expect to unite with you all one day because of our common belief that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. He died for our sins, and we will live eternally in glory. So for now, I won’t say goodbye; I’ll say see you later.

Memorials in Sharron’s name can be sent to the below organizations or to a charitable organization of your choice.

Visitation will be on January 20th at 9:00 AM at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie, Kansas. Services will be at 10:30 AM at the same location with burial to follow in&nbsp; the Saint Frances Cabrini Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas.

Sharron Karel Heim (Northrup) passed away peacefully in her home on January 15, 2024. Sharron was born to Lawrence and Patricia Northrup on March 6, 1942 in the farming community of St. Francis, Kansas. She graduated from Cheyenne County High School and earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Fort Hays State and the University of Kansas, respectively.From childhood onward, Sharron wanted to be a teacher. After years of practice on her largely uncooperative brothers, she went on to teach English and Spanish at Nallwood Jr. High in Overland Park, Kansas and Carmel Jr. High in Indiana. Sharron loved to travel and spent summers in Mexico and Europe as a young adult. She also had a fondness for reading, writing, and music. Sharron knew the value of friendship and maintained lifelong connections with friends from childhood, her college sorority, and beyond. Friends and family alike could always count on her kindness, intelligence, and wit — the latter of which sparked laughter in good times and in bad.Sharron married Joseph Heim, her husband of fifty-seven years, in 1967. Together, they welcomed Sarah (David) Galante in 1976, followed by Laura (Jon) Spiegel in 1979. The first of five grandchildren arrived in 2006. As a treasured grandmother, Grandma “Ruby” was known for her homemade pies, her fierce card playing skills, and her ridiculous white elephant presents at Christmas.Sharron is survived by her husband; her children; her grandchildren, Ava, Lauren, Joseph, Dominic, and Emily; her brother, L. Scott Northrup; her sister-in-law, Linda Northrup (Hill); and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Northrup.Sharron’s faith was a cornerstone in her life until the end. In her words:Now my dear ones, don’t grieve for me. I am with the Lord Jesus, resting in my heavenly Father’s arms. I expect to unite with you all one day because of our common belief that Jesus is our Lord and Savior. He died for our sins, and we will live eternally in glory. So for now, I won’t say goodbye; I’ll say see you later.Memorials in Sharron’s name can be sent to the below organizations or to a charitable organization of your choice.Cystic Fibrosis Foundation8445 Keystone Crossing #135Indianapolis, IN 46240Capuchin Province of St. Conrad3613 Wyandot St.Denver, CO 80211Visitation will be on January 20th at 9:00 AM at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home in Hoxie, Kansas. Services will be at 10:30 AM at the same location with burial to follow in&nbsp; the Saint Frances Cabrini Cemetery, Hoxie, Kansas.

Sharon K. (Northcup) Heim

Charles A. “Chuck” Anderson, 71, passed peacefully from this life, Friday January 12, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born October 25, 1952 in Colby, Kansas; the son of Marvin and Mabel (Momeyer) Anderson.

He grew up on his family farm, attended Colby schools and graduated in 1970. He married Kathy (Murray) Johnmeyer April 15, 1972 and from this union two children were born. Chuck enjoyed watching his grandkids sports activities, golfing, fishing, riding his motorcycle and socializing with his friends at JAX Sports Bar.

He spent almost 40 years of his life working in the Oil and Gas field. First working for ARCO, then Vastar Resources and finally BP where he retired as a Team Leader. Dedication to his work and his family caused him to move around a lot throughout his career. He lived in Plainville Kansas, McPherson Kansas, Cushing Oklahoma, Wilburton Oklahoma, Johnson Kansas, Ulysses Kansas and Farmington New Mexico. After retiring 7 years ago, he moved from New Mexico to Garden City to be close to his family.

Survivors include his daughter Stacy and husband JW Tancayo of Garden City, Kansas; daughter-in-law Ashley Anderson of Jonesboro, Arkansas; grandchildren- Jerek Tancayo, Brooks Tancayo, Elly Jo “EJ” Tancayo, Brayden Anderson, and Lily Anderson; one brother John Anderson of Colby, Kansas and one sister Laurie and husband Duane Schlitter of College Station, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Brock Anderson. Chuck was a great Dad, Grandpa and friend and will be missed dearly until we are all united again in Heaven.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am Thursday January 18, 2024 at Pierceville Federated Church in Pierceville, Kansas with Pastor Mike Macwhinnie presiding. Memorial contributions are suggested to Leave A Legacy or Pierceville Federated Church both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.Garnand Funeral Home 412 N. 7th Street Garden City, KS 67846 620-276-3219&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Charles A. “Chuck” Anderson, 71, passed peacefully from this life, Friday January 12, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born October 25, 1952 in Colby, Kansas; the son of Marvin and Mabel (Momeyer) Anderson.He grew up on his family farm, attended Colby schools and graduated in 1970. He married Kathy (Murray) Johnmeyer April 15, 1972 and from this union two children were born. Chuck enjoyed watching his grandkids sports activities, golfing, fishing, riding his motorcycle and socializing with his friends at JAX Sports Bar.He spent almost 40 years of his life working in the Oil and Gas field. First working for ARCO, then Vastar Resources and finally BP where he retired as a Team Leader. Dedication to his work and his family caused him to move around a lot throughout his career. He lived in Plainville Kansas, McPherson Kansas, Cushing Oklahoma, Wilburton Oklahoma, Johnson Kansas, Ulysses Kansas and Farmington New Mexico. After retiring 7 years ago, he moved from New Mexico to Garden City to be close to his family.Survivors include his daughter Stacy and husband JW Tancayo of Garden City, Kansas; daughter-in-law Ashley Anderson of Jonesboro, Arkansas; grandchildren- Jerek Tancayo, Brooks Tancayo, Elly Jo “EJ” Tancayo, Brayden Anderson, and Lily Anderson; one brother John Anderson of Colby, Kansas and one sister Laurie and husband Duane Schlitter of College Station, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and his son Brock Anderson. Chuck was a great Dad, Grandpa and friend and will be missed dearly until we are all united again in Heaven.A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 am Thursday January 18, 2024 at Pierceville Federated Church in Pierceville, Kansas with Pastor Mike Macwhinnie presiding. Memorial contributions are suggested to Leave A Legacy or Pierceville Federated Church both in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City, Kansas.Garnand Funeral Home 412 N. 7th Street Garden City, KS 67846 620-276-3219&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles A. “Chuck” Anderson

It is with heavy hearts that we anounce the passing of Gay C. Morgan, a beloved member of our community. Gay peacefully departed this world on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, at the age of 92 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on April 28, 1931, in Ranger, Texas, to her devoted parents, Georgia and Matthew Brown.

Gay will be forever cherished in the memories of her loving children, Dennis Asper of Topeka, KS, and Glenda Clower of Salina, KS. She was a cherished grandmother to her 9 grandchildren, Nicki, Heather, Kristy, Brendon, Erin, Rob, Eric, Nici, and Alex. Gay was also blessed with 17 greatgrandchildren and 1 great greatgranddaughter. She is also cherished by 2 nieces Sherry Hanneman and Joni Hanneman-Wilson &amp; her husband Chuck Wilson, and a great-nephew Jash Lavietes all of Las Vegas, NV.Gay was preceded in death by her parents, Georgia and Matthew Brown; her beloved sister Gwyn Hanneman; and her adoring husband Ray Asper.

Gay’s education at Garden City High School, where she participated in several activities including being a Majorette for the high school band. All of which laid the foundation for a lifetime of accomplishments. She continued her pursuit of knowledge at Garden City Community College and Southwestern College, expanding her horizons.In her professional life, Gay exemplified dedication, and commitment as the esteemed owner of Stenographic Service. Founded by her mother, Georgia, the public accounting and income tax preparation firm became a testament to Gay’s unwavering work ethic and passion for serving others. Her zest for life and indomitable spirit kept her working well beyond the age when most people retire; leaving a lasting impact on all who sought her expertise.

Gay’s spiritual journey was guided by her deep faith and devotion to her places of worship. She found solace and inspiration at the Community Congregational Church for most of her life, before becoming an esteemed member of the Presbyterian Church in the 1990’s. Her angelic voice graced the choirs of both congregations, lifting the spirits of all who heard her.

Outside of her professional and religious pursuits, Gay found joy and fulfillment in various hobbies. She delighted in singing, with frequent solos in church and community choirs, sharing her beautiful voice with all who listened. Gay’s green thumb was evident in her flourishing gardens, where she spent countless hours nurturing and cultivating nature’s beauty. Additionally, her creativity shone through her talent as a skilled seamstress and costumer for community theater, collaborating closely with her dear friend Skip Mancini for over 30 years. She had great compassion for children, especially those in troubled homes which is why she became a “CASA” volunteer. Gay also was a realtor for many years.

A Memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Gay Morgan will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. The service will take place at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, KS. The compassionate and professional staff at Garnand Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time, providing comfort and support as they navigate their grief.

Gay Connell Morgan will forever be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her work, her boundless love for her family, and her passion for music and creativity. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and grace will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. May her soul find eternal peace as her memory lives on in the hearts of her loved ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>It is with heavy hearts that we anounce the passing of Gay C. Morgan, a beloved member of our community. Gay peacefully departed this world on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, at the age of 92 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born on April 28, 1931, in Ranger, Texas, to her devoted parents, Georgia and Matthew Brown.Gay will be forever cherished in the memories of her loving children, Dennis Asper of Topeka, KS, and Glenda Clower of Salina, KS. She was a cherished grandmother to her 9 grandchildren, Nicki, Heather, Kristy, Brendon, Erin, Rob, Eric, Nici, and Alex. Gay was also blessed with 17 greatgrandchildren and 1 great greatgranddaughter. She is also cherished by 2 nieces Sherry Hanneman and Joni Hanneman-Wilson &amp; her husband Chuck Wilson, and a great-nephew Jash Lavietes all of Las Vegas, NV.Gay was preceded in death by her parents, Georgia and Matthew Brown; her beloved sister Gwyn Hanneman; and her adoring husband Ray Asper.Gay’s education at Garden City High School, where she participated in several activities including being a Majorette for the high school band. All of which laid the foundation for a lifetime of accomplishments. She continued her pursuit of knowledge at Garden City Community College and Southwestern College, expanding her horizons.In her professional life, Gay exemplified dedication, and commitment as the esteemed owner of Stenographic Service. Founded by her mother, Georgia, the public accounting and income tax preparation firm became a testament to Gay’s unwavering work ethic and passion for serving others. Her zest for life and indomitable spirit kept her working well beyond the age when most people retire; leaving a lasting impact on all who sought her expertise.Gay’s spiritual journey was guided by her deep faith and devotion to her places of worship. She found solace and inspiration at the Community Congregational Church for most of her life, before becoming an esteemed member of the Presbyterian Church in the 1990’s. Her angelic voice graced the choirs of both congregations, lifting the spirits of all who heard her.Outside of her professional and religious pursuits, Gay found joy and fulfillment in various hobbies. She delighted in singing, with frequent solos in church and community choirs, sharing her beautiful voice with all who listened. Gay’s green thumb was evident in her flourishing gardens, where she spent countless hours nurturing and cultivating nature’s beauty. Additionally, her creativity shone through her talent as a skilled seamstress and costumer for community theater, collaborating closely with her dear friend Skip Mancini for over 30 years. She had great compassion for children, especially those in troubled homes which is why she became a “CASA” volunteer. Gay also was a realtor for many years.A Memorial service to honor and celebrate the life of Gay Morgan will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. The service will take place at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, KS. The compassionate and professional staff at Garnand Funeral Home is assisting the family during this difficult time, providing comfort and support as they navigate their grief.Gay Connell Morgan will forever be remembered for her unwavering dedication to her work, her boundless love for her family, and her passion for music and creativity. Her legacy of kindness, strength, and grace will continue to inspire all who were fortunate enough to know her. May her soul find eternal peace as her memory lives on in the hearts of her loved ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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