Armellia Marie (Meyer) Reiter, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in WaKeeney, Kansas. Armellia was born March 28, 1937, on the family farm in Meredith Township, to the late Francis and Laurette (LeDuc) Meyer.

Armellia was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a caring and giving woman who dedicated her retirement years to helping children through the Foster Grandparent Program at Wakeeney Grade School for over 15 years. Family was of utmost importance to Armellia, and she cherished her time with her loved ones. In addition to the dedication to her family, Armellia was a lifetime member of The Eagle's Aerie #3774. She enjoyed working outdoors in her flower garden, where she found solace and beauty. Armellia's legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, who will reminisce her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love.

Armellia is survived by her son; Allan Reiter (Lisa) of Ellis, Kansas, and their daughters Olivia Brungardt (Brandon) and Haley Reiter; daughters Cynthia Norris of Springfield, Missouri, and her daughter Jessica Osbourn, Deborah Reiter of El Dorado, Kansas, and her children Chad McCoy (Karri), Matthew McCoy (Jessica) and Jenna Vice (Nate), Pamela Thompson (Ron) of Colby, Kansas, and her children Zeth Thompson (Jessica), Zachery Thompson, and Zenaeh Siefers (Benjamin); 14 great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Meyer (Helen) of Salina, Kansas, Bernard Meyer (Melba) of Colby, Kansas; step-brother Robert Schrandt (Trudy) of Walpole, Massachusetts; sister Phyllis McAllister of Overland Park, Kansas; step-sisters Kris Nelson (JB) of Delphos, Kansas, Mary Alice Wink of Semmes, Alabama; sister-in-law Marian Meyer of Grand Island, Nebraska; and step-sister-in-law Betty Schrandt of Lansing, Kansas.

Armellia was preceded in death by her parents; Francis Meyer (Laurette); the father of her children William “Bill” Reiter; brothers Lynwood and Richard Meyer; step-brothers Steve and William Schrandt; and step-brother-in-law Robert Wink.

Please join us in remembering Armellia and the impact she had on the lives of those she touched.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, Kansas. Sunday evening, January 21, a visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary Prayer Service directly following. She will be laid to rest at St. Peter’s / Meredith Township Cemetery, located in Aurora, Kansas, on Monday, January 22, at 3:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Peter’s / Meredith Township Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

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 </figure>Armellia Marie (Meyer) Reiter, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in WaKeeney, Kansas. Armellia was born March 28, 1937, on the family farm in Meredith Township, to the late Francis and Laurette (LeDuc) Meyer.Armellia was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a caring and giving woman who dedicated her retirement years to helping children through the Foster Grandparent Program at Wakeeney Grade School for over 15 years. Family was of utmost importance to Armellia, and she cherished her time with her loved ones. In addition to the dedication to her family, Armellia was a lifetime member of The Eagle's Aerie #3774. She enjoyed working outdoors in her flower garden, where she found solace and beauty. Armellia's legacy will live on through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, who will reminisce her kindness, generosity, and unwavering love.Armellia is survived by her son; Allan Reiter (Lisa) of Ellis, Kansas, and their daughters Olivia Brungardt (Brandon) and Haley Reiter; daughters Cynthia Norris of Springfield, Missouri, and her daughter Jessica Osbourn, Deborah Reiter of El Dorado, Kansas, and her children Chad McCoy (Karri), Matthew McCoy (Jessica) and Jenna Vice (Nate), Pamela Thompson (Ron) of Colby, Kansas, and her children Zeth Thompson (Jessica), Zachery Thompson, and Zenaeh Siefers (Benjamin); 14 great-grandchildren; brothers Kenneth Meyer (Helen) of Salina, Kansas, Bernard Meyer (Melba) of Colby, Kansas; step-brother Robert Schrandt (Trudy) of Walpole, Massachusetts; sister Phyllis McAllister of Overland Park, Kansas; step-sisters Kris Nelson (JB) of Delphos, Kansas, Mary Alice Wink of Semmes, Alabama; sister-in-law Marian Meyer of Grand Island, Nebraska; and step-sister-in-law Betty Schrandt of Lansing, Kansas.Armellia was preceded in death by her parents; Francis Meyer (Laurette); the father of her children William “Bill” Reiter; brothers Lynwood and Richard Meyer; step-brothers Steve and William Schrandt; and step-brother-in-law Robert Wink.Please join us in remembering Armellia and the impact she had on the lives of those she touched.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, Kansas. Sunday evening, January 21, a visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a Rosary Prayer Service directly following. She will be laid to rest at St. Peter’s / Meredith Township Cemetery, located in Aurora, Kansas, on Monday, January 22, at 3:30 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Peter’s / Meredith Township Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672.Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guestbook at <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Armellia Marie Reiter

James Clifford Stansbury, 90, of Hays, passed away Jan. 12, 2024, in Hays.

Funeral services are being planned for a later date and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

James Clifford Stansbury, 90, of Hays, passed away Jan. 12, 2024, in Hays.Funeral services are being planned for a later date and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes-Brock's Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Jim's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

James Clifford Stansbury

Larry Edward Morgan, 80, Alexander, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at his home.

Larry was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Alexander, the son of Friend E. and Velma (Scheuerman) Morgan. He was a resident of Rush County for all but 10 years of his life. Those years were spent living in Denver, working as a carpenter. A 1961 graduate of Alexander High School, Alexander, he was a sheep shearer before his retirement.

Larry loved hunting, especially deer and coyotes, and fishing. He was an excellent marksman and could do just about anything with ease.

Survivors include: two sons, Travis Morgan, Salina, and Cory Morgan, La Crosse; 10 grandchildren, Alexis Morgan, Amanda Beard, Adria Morgan, C. J. Morgan, Danton Morgan, Clayton Morgan, Addison Morgan, Hadyn Morgan, Jeremy Morgan, and Jerrod Morgan; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lance “Bub” Morgan (Gloria), Alexander, and Layne Morgan (Kerri), McCracken; two sisters, Leanne Russell (Wade), Hudson, and Lorrie Frank (Bill), Lincoln, Neb.; and one sister in law, Therese Morgan, Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Leslie Morgan, one great-grandson, Michael Morgan; one brother Lonnie Morgan; two sisters, Linda Bott, and LaRetta Fitzwater; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Bott, and John Fitzwater.

Per Larry’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County EMTs.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine St., P O Box 550, La Crosse, KS 67548, 785-222-2517.

Larry Edward Morgan, 80, Alexander, Kan., passed away Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, at his home.Larry was born Aug. 9, 1943, in Alexander, the son of Friend E. and Velma (Scheuerman) Morgan. He was a resident of Rush County for all but 10 years of his life. Those years were spent living in Denver, working as a carpenter. A 1961 graduate of Alexander High School, Alexander, he was a sheep shearer before his retirement.Larry loved hunting, especially deer and coyotes, and fishing. He was an excellent marksman and could do just about anything with ease.Survivors include: two sons, Travis Morgan, Salina, and Cory Morgan, La Crosse; 10 grandchildren, Alexis Morgan, Amanda Beard, Adria Morgan, C. J. Morgan, Danton Morgan, Clayton Morgan, Addison Morgan, Hadyn Morgan, Jeremy Morgan, and Jerrod Morgan; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lance “Bub” Morgan (Gloria), Alexander, and Layne Morgan (Kerri), McCracken; two sisters, Leanne Russell (Wade), Hudson, and Lorrie Frank (Bill), Lincoln, Neb.; and one sister in law, Therese Morgan, Hays.He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Leslie Morgan, one great-grandson, Michael Morgan; one brother Lonnie Morgan; two sisters, Linda Bott, and LaRetta Fitzwater; and two brothers-in-law, Robert Bott, and John Fitzwater.Per Larry’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation. A memorial service will be at a later date.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County EMTs.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine St., P O Box 550, La Crosse, KS 67548, 785-222-2517.

Larry Edward Morgan

Laurinda“Lindy” Schmeidler – 100 years, 8 months, and 2 days old, of Catharine, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born March 15, 1923, on the family farm North of Victoria to Anton M. and Mary (Hoffman) Kuhn. She married Eugene Schmeidler on November 10, 1947, in Victoria.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1982.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, and lived on the farm northwest of Catharine until she moved to the Good Samaritan Society of Hays in 2010. She was a wonderful baker of breads, pies and cookies. She loved her flowers and always had a large vegetable garden of strawberries, grapes, watermelons and numerous other vegetables. She grew up on the family farm, attended school in Victoria, and was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lindy’s survivors include her brother, Alphonse “Ollie” Kuhn, Hays; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews, and her great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton M. and Mary Kuhn; her husband, Eugene Schmeidler; her brothers, Edmund Kuhn; Emil Kuhn; Ernie Kuhn; Alfred L. Kuhn; her sisters, Albina Dreiling; Regina Kuhn; Helen Dinkel; Margaret Kuhn; Oliva Windholz; Henrietta Kuhn; and her three infant sisters.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine with the celebrant, Father Earl Befort O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A vigil service and Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria. &nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Catherine Catholic Church in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main St., Victoria, KS 67671.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Laurinda“Lindy” Schmeidler – 100 years, 8 months, and 2 days old, of Catharine, Kan., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.<figure>
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 </figure>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was born March 15, 1923, on the family farm North of Victoria to Anton M. and Mary (Hoffman) Kuhn. She married Eugene Schmeidler on November 10, 1947, in Victoria.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Feb. 3, 1982.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was a homemaker, a farmer’s wife, and lived on the farm northwest of Catharine until she moved to the Good Samaritan Society of Hays in 2010. She was a wonderful baker of breads, pies and cookies. She loved her flowers and always had a large vegetable garden of strawberries, grapes, watermelons and numerous other vegetables. She grew up on the family farm, attended school in Victoria, and was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lindy’s survivors include her brother, Alphonse “Ollie” Kuhn, Hays; her nieces and nephews; her great-nieces and great-nephews, and her great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton M. and Mary Kuhn; her husband, Eugene Schmeidler; her brothers, Edmund Kuhn; Emil Kuhn; Ernie Kuhn; Alfred L. Kuhn; her sisters, Albina Dreiling; Regina Kuhn; Helen Dinkel; Margaret Kuhn; Oliva Windholz; Henrietta Kuhn; and her three infant sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 22 at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine with the celebrant, Father Earl Befort O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Catherine Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A vigil service and Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria and from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday at St. Catherine Catholic Church, Catharine.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The family suggests memorials made payable to: St. Catherine Catholic Church in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main St., Victoria, KS 67671.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschapels@gmail.com">clineschapels@gmail.com</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;

Laurinda 'Lindy' Schmeidler 

Marvin Jackson, 87, Stockton, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. Marvin was born to Alfred (Jack) and Rosena (Hunter) Jackson on September 19, 1936, in Stockton. He attended school at Webster until it closed and then attended school in Stockton where he graduated from Stockton High School.

On August 30, 1958, Marvin was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Helm in Stockton. They spent all 50 years of their marriage on a farm west of Stockton where they raised cattle, hogs, and wheat. Farming was Marvin's passion in life. He worked hard but also knew how to relax and have fun. Marvin spent many weekends at Webster Lake spending time with his family boating, skiing, and fishing. Throughout all the years, he drove around the lake daily seeing who was fishing and camping and watching the geese in the winter. His absolute favorite meal was walleye fish, so he was always interested to know if they were biting or not. One of his favorite past times was hunting pheasant and quail with his brothers and friends. Over the years Marvin became an avid golfer and made time weekly to golf with his wife, other family members, and friends. He enjoyed golfing trips and trying out new golf courses. He also loved traveling to visit his children and grandchildren and spent many days watching them show animals and play sports. Marvin served on the Rooks County Fair Board for many years and was a devoted supporter of 4-H and the fair. He also served on the Rooks County Extension Board and the Farmers Cooperative Association Board. Marvin was a member of the Congregational Church and was active in the Stockton community all his life. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter, Becky &amp; husband Danny of Sedan, KS; son Rick &amp; wife Karin of Austin, Tx; sister Ruth Ann Roy &amp; husband Kenneth of Erie, CO; brothers, Jerry Jackson &amp; wife Shirley of Great Bend, KS, Jim Jackson &amp; wife Patty of Stockton, and Ronnie Jackson &amp; wife Janis of Clay Center, KS; 8 grandchildren, Heather &amp; Brian Smylie, Sonny &amp; Lana Williams, Taylor &amp; Rachael Green, Jordyn Green, Jacob &amp; Shauna Jackson, Brandi &amp; Lucas Moll, Becca &amp; Zac Waller, Chaeli &amp; Will Yates; 34 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Alfred (Jack) Jackson, his mother Rosena Jackson, and his wife Beverly Jean Jackson.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Stockton Church of Restoration. Visitation will be on Sunday, 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Stockton.

Memorials are suggested to Rooks County 4-H or Rooks County Free Fair and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Marvin Jackson, 87, Stockton, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS. Marvin was born to Alfred (Jack) and Rosena (Hunter) Jackson on September 19, 1936, in Stockton. He attended school at Webster until it closed and then attended school in Stockton where he graduated from Stockton High School.On August 30, 1958, Marvin was united in marriage to Beverly Jean Helm in Stockton. They spent all 50 years of their marriage on a farm west of Stockton where they raised cattle, hogs, and wheat. Farming was Marvin's passion in life. He worked hard but also knew how to relax and have fun. Marvin spent many weekends at Webster Lake spending time with his family boating, skiing, and fishing. Throughout all the years, he drove around the lake daily seeing who was fishing and camping and watching the geese in the winter. His absolute favorite meal was walleye fish, so he was always interested to know if they were biting or not. One of his favorite past times was hunting pheasant and quail with his brothers and friends. Over the years Marvin became an avid golfer and made time weekly to golf with his wife, other family members, and friends. He enjoyed golfing trips and trying out new golf courses. He also loved traveling to visit his children and grandchildren and spent many days watching them show animals and play sports. Marvin served on the Rooks County Fair Board for many years and was a devoted supporter of 4-H and the fair. He also served on the Rooks County Extension Board and the Farmers Cooperative Association Board. Marvin was a member of the Congregational Church and was active in the Stockton community all his life. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.He is survived by his daughter, Becky &amp; husband Danny of Sedan, KS; son Rick &amp; wife Karin of Austin, Tx; sister Ruth Ann Roy &amp; husband Kenneth of Erie, CO; brothers, Jerry Jackson &amp; wife Shirley of Great Bend, KS, Jim Jackson &amp; wife Patty of Stockton, and Ronnie Jackson &amp; wife Janis of Clay Center, KS; 8 grandchildren, Heather &amp; Brian Smylie, Sonny &amp; Lana Williams, Taylor &amp; Rachael Green, Jordyn Green, Jacob &amp; Shauna Jackson, Brandi &amp; Lucas Moll, Becca &amp; Zac Waller, Chaeli &amp; Will Yates; 34 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father Alfred (Jack) Jackson, his mother Rosena Jackson, and his wife Beverly Jean Jackson.A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Stockton Church of Restoration. Visitation will be on Sunday, 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at the funeral home in Stockton.Memorials are suggested to Rooks County 4-H or Rooks County Free Fair and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Marvin Dee Jackson

Monday, November 24th, 1930-Monday, January 15th, 2024

A full obituary will be published when available.

When: Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 10:00am

Location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Colby

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Donna D. Dempewolf (Horton)

James “Jim” Albert Conley, 76, died January 5, 2024, at his home in Great Bend, Kan. &nbsp;He was born Oct. 6, 1947, in Seminole, Texas, the son of Albert and Mahota J. (Blackerby) Conley. &nbsp;He moved to Great Bend in 1981, coming from Oklahoma. &nbsp;Jim worked in the oilfield for many years. &nbsp;He was an avid hunter and fisherman and could tell fish stories with the best of them. &nbsp;He had a passion for making lures and if you were lucky enough to receive them, consider yourself a true friend.

Jim married Vera (Staudinger) Patterson in 1983. &nbsp;They spent many days fishing and picking sandhill plums. &nbsp;He is survived by Vera Conley; two sons, Jimmy Conley and Jordan Conley (Laurel); stepchildren, Karen Herl (Glenn), Keith Patterson (Cindy), Connie Piland, Cathy Crain (Tracy), Kevin Patterson (Lori); nieces, Rachel, Catherine and Sarah; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joanne Imes; and nephew, Jonathan Imes. &nbsp;A Memorial Reception will be had 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Parish Center at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4100 Broadway, Great Bend. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Jim Conley Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James “Jim” Albert Conley, 76, died January 5, 2024, at his home in Great Bend, Kan. &nbsp;He was born Oct. 6, 1947, in Seminole, Texas, the son of Albert and Mahota J. (Blackerby) Conley. &nbsp;He moved to Great Bend in 1981, coming from Oklahoma. &nbsp;Jim worked in the oilfield for many years. &nbsp;He was an avid hunter and fisherman and could tell fish stories with the best of them. &nbsp;He had a passion for making lures and if you were lucky enough to receive them, consider yourself a true friend.Jim married Vera (Staudinger) Patterson in 1983. &nbsp;They spent many days fishing and picking sandhill plums. &nbsp;He is survived by Vera Conley; two sons, Jimmy Conley and Jordan Conley (Laurel); stepchildren, Karen Herl (Glenn), Keith Patterson (Cindy), Connie Piland, Cathy Crain (Tracy), Kevin Patterson (Lori); nieces, Rachel, Catherine and Sarah; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Joanne Imes; and nephew, Jonathan Imes. &nbsp;A Memorial Reception will be had 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, at the Parish Center at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4100 Broadway, Great Bend. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Jim Conley Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.&nbsp;

James “Jim” Albert Conley

Erma M. (Holmes) Faulconer, 90, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born May 2, 1933, in Finney County, Kansas, the daughter of Johnnie Holmes, Sr. and Venna E. Blocher Holmes.

Erma grew up on the family farm in Finney County, Kansas. She attended elementary school at Pierceville-Plymell and later attended and graduated from Garden City High School in 1951. On January 30, 1951, she married William G. “Bill” Faulconer in Raton, New Mexico. A homemaker, Erma also worked at Daylight Donuts, St. Catherine Hospital and Big Cheese Pizza. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, embroidery, gardening, and loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include three children Georgia &amp; husband Keith Hartman of Schoenchen, Kansas, Wayne &amp; wife Connie Faulconer of Lambert, Montana, and Billie J. Baxter of Dighton, Kansas; a daughter-in-law Ginger J. Faulconer of Shields, Kansas; a brother Johnnie Holmes, Jr. of Garden City, Kansas; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.

Erma is preceded in death by her husband Bill who died on February 25, 2018. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son Johnnie L. Faulconer; three brothers Donald V. Holmes, Clyde U. Holmes, &amp; Aubrey G. Holmes; two sisters Lenora M. Johnson and Elma Jean Bennett; and a son-in-law Greg Baxter.

A graveside service will be held at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Erma M. (Holmes) Faulconer, 90, died Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born May 2, 1933, in Finney County, Kansas, the daughter of Johnnie Holmes, Sr. and Venna E. Blocher Holmes.Erma grew up on the family farm in Finney County, Kansas. She attended elementary school at Pierceville-Plymell and later attended and graduated from Garden City High School in 1951. On January 30, 1951, she married William G. “Bill” Faulconer in Raton, New Mexico. A homemaker, Erma also worked at Daylight Donuts, St. Catherine Hospital and Big Cheese Pizza. She enjoyed spending her time crocheting, embroidery, gardening, and loved to spend time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Survivors include three children Georgia &amp; husband Keith Hartman of Schoenchen, Kansas, Wayne &amp; wife Connie Faulconer of Lambert, Montana, and Billie J. Baxter of Dighton, Kansas; a daughter-in-law Ginger J. Faulconer of Shields, Kansas; a brother Johnnie Holmes, Jr. of Garden City, Kansas; ten grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren.Erma is preceded in death by her husband Bill who died on February 25, 2018. She is also preceded in death by her parents; a son Johnnie L. Faulconer; three brothers Donald V. Holmes, Clyde U. Holmes, &amp; Aubrey G. Holmes; two sisters Lenora M. Johnson and Elma Jean Bennett; and a son-in-law Greg Baxter.A graveside service will be held at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Erma M. (Holmes) Faulconer

Janie Valverde Laurelez, died January 16th, 2024 at St Catherine Hospital of Garden City, Kansas. She was born Juan and Francis (Guebara) Valverde on September 5, 1958 in Rosebud, Texas.

Janie was born in Texas and moved to Garden City in March of 1974 where she attended school. She was a dedicated mother, good cook, and loving aunt, sister, and daughter. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and brought her much pride. She was a devoted foodie, collector of pictures and picture frames, and enjoyed riding her bike. She will be remembered for her quick wit and social natureShe is survived by her Children-Julia Laurelez and her Children-Xavier, Jasiah, Jaylynn, Kansas &amp; Karma; Juan Laurelez and his Children- Qulaesha, Juan Jr, &amp; Mathias; Salvador Laurelez and his Children-Evette, Fabian, Angelica, Aidan, Jovan &amp; Salvador Jr; Ralph Laurelez and his Children- Dec, Damon, Destiny &amp; Desmo; Candy Laurelez and her Children - Electra, Christopher, DeLisa &amp; Krista; 7 Great Grandchildren; Father-John Valverde Sr &amp; Siblings-Fernando Valverde, John G. Valverde Jr, Frankie Valverde, Carlotta Montoya and Sophia Funk.

She was preceded in death by her Mother-Francis Valverde and Brother-Freddie Valverde.

A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am, Monday January 22, 2024 at Garnand Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her mother. The family suggests memorials to the Janie Laurelez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Janie Valverde Laurelez, died January 16th, 2024 at St Catherine Hospital of Garden City, Kansas. She was born Juan and Francis (Guebara) Valverde on September 5, 1958 in Rosebud, Texas.Janie was born in Texas and moved to Garden City in March of 1974 where she attended school. She was a dedicated mother, good cook, and loving aunt, sister, and daughter. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy and brought her much pride. She was a devoted foodie, collector of pictures and picture frames, and enjoyed riding her bike. She will be remembered for her quick wit and social natureShe is survived by her Children-Julia Laurelez and her Children-Xavier, Jasiah, Jaylynn, Kansas &amp; Karma; Juan Laurelez and his Children- Qulaesha, Juan Jr, &amp; Mathias; Salvador Laurelez and his Children-Evette, Fabian, Angelica, Aidan, Jovan &amp; Salvador Jr; Ralph Laurelez and his Children- Dec, Damon, Destiny &amp; Desmo; Candy Laurelez and her Children - Electra, Christopher, DeLisa &amp; Krista; 7 Great Grandchildren; Father-John Valverde Sr &amp; Siblings-Fernando Valverde, John G. Valverde Jr, Frankie Valverde, Carlotta Montoya and Sophia Funk.She was preceded in death by her Mother-Francis Valverde and Brother-Freddie Valverde.A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am, Monday January 22, 2024 at Garnand Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her mother. The family suggests memorials to the Janie Laurelez Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 412 N 7th Street, Garden City, KS 67846&nbsp;&nbsp;

Janie Valverde Laurelez

Vickye Gayle Phipps, 63, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home in Garden City. She was born July 8, 1960, in Tulia, Texas the daughter of Billy Wayne Young &amp; Emily Kirby. She married Jimmy Phipps in 1989 in Garden City.

Vickye was born and raised in Tulia and graduated High School in 1978, after graduation she moved to Garden City where she began working at Big L Rentals &amp; Sales for 25 years. She loved sewing and making blankets for everyone. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and especially her family.

Survivors include her husband- Jimmy Phipps, 2 Children- Billy Phipps &amp; Jenifer Phipps, 2 siblings- Denise &amp; Russ Zielinski &amp; Alan &amp; Munika Young. Many Nieces &amp; Nephews. She is Preceded in death by her Parents and Her In-Laws.

A Celebration of life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday January 20, 2024, at Jenifer’s house. There will be no visitation. Family suggests memorials be made to St. Catherine Hospice in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Vickye Gayle Phipps, 63, died Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her home in Garden City. She was born July 8, 1960, in Tulia, Texas the daughter of Billy Wayne Young &amp; Emily Kirby. She married Jimmy Phipps in 1989 in Garden City.Vickye was born and raised in Tulia and graduated High School in 1978, after graduation she moved to Garden City where she began working at Big L Rentals &amp; Sales for 25 years. She loved sewing and making blankets for everyone. She enjoyed spending time with her dogs and especially her family.Survivors include her husband- Jimmy Phipps, 2 Children- Billy Phipps &amp; Jenifer Phipps, 2 siblings- Denise &amp; Russ Zielinski &amp; Alan &amp; Munika Young. Many Nieces &amp; Nephews. She is Preceded in death by her Parents and Her In-Laws.A Celebration of life will be held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday January 20, 2024, at Jenifer’s house. There will be no visitation. Family suggests memorials be made to St. Catherine Hospice in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vickye Gayle Phipps

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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