Richard Gary Hatfield, 69, passed away November 4, 2023 in Wichita.

He was born January 14, 1954, in Laxeu, France, the son of Richard Terry and Ruby Lorraine Fleming Hatfield. He grew up in Herington, Kansas. 

He lived and taught in White City, Bazine, Larned for thirteen years and Miltonvale for fifteen years.

He graduated from Emporia State University with his teaching degree and received his master’s degree from Friends University, Wichita. 

He was a church board member at the Miltonvale Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, Kansas National Education Association, Larned County Club and Miltonvale Golf Course. &nbsp;

Rick enjoyed anything sports, coaching, playing golf, watching westerns, and loved spending time with his grandkids.

On December 21, 1974, he married Darylene Sue France in Hope, Kansas.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Darylene Sue Hatfield, Miltonvale; two daughters, Carrie (Tyler) Olson, Liberty, Missouri and Christina (Todd) Kieffer, Kansas City, Missouri, son, Casey (Kaitlyn) Hatfield, Larned; six grandchildren, Grady and Gavin Olson, Wyatt and Weston Kieffer, Colby and Collins Hatfield; brother-in-law, Rodney (Betty) France, Edmond, Oklahoma; three nieces and nephews, Ash (Dawna) Noble, Brooke (Blake) Watkins, and Jacob (Kasei) France, and four great-nieces, Natalie, Hayzlie, Fallan and Nora.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ruby Hatfield and his father and mother-in-law Lloyd and Miriam France.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 at Larned Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 with family present from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Richard Hatfield Memorial Fund or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. &nbsp;

Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>January 14, 1954 - November 4, 2023Richard Gary Hatfield, 69, passed away November 4, 2023 in Wichita.He was born January 14, 1954, in Laxeu, France, the son of Richard Terry and Ruby Lorraine Fleming Hatfield. He grew up in Herington, Kansas. He lived and taught in White City, Bazine, Larned for thirteen years and Miltonvale for fifteen years.He graduated from Emporia State University with his teaching degree and received his master’s degree from Friends University, Wichita. He was a church board member at the Miltonvale Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Kansas Basketball Coaches Association, Kansas National Education Association, Larned County Club and Miltonvale Golf Course. &nbsp;Rick enjoyed anything sports, coaching, playing golf, watching westerns, and loved spending time with his grandkids.On December 21, 1974, he married Darylene Sue France in Hope, Kansas.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Darylene Sue Hatfield, Miltonvale; two daughters, Carrie (Tyler) Olson, Liberty, Missouri and Christina (Todd) Kieffer, Kansas City, Missouri, son, Casey (Kaitlyn) Hatfield, Larned; six grandchildren, Grady and Gavin Olson, Wyatt and Weston Kieffer, Colby and Collins Hatfield; brother-in-law, Rodney (Betty) France, Edmond, Oklahoma; three nieces and nephews, Ash (Dawna) Noble, Brooke (Blake) Watkins, and Jacob (Kasei) France, and four great-nieces, Natalie, Hayzlie, Fallan and Nora.He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Ruby Hatfield and his father and mother-in-law Lloyd and Miriam France.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023 at Larned Assembly of God Church, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2023 with family present from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Richard Hatfield Memorial Fund or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Richard Gary Hatfield

Linda Jean Mowery-Denning, 74, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.

Linda was born April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, MO. She was raised by her parents, Ralph S. Mowery and Veora Mowery in Bluffton, Indiana. She married Peter Alan Denning of Salina on September 4, 1982.

Linda graduated from Ball State University and eventually made her way to Salina in the 1970s where she began her journalism career with the Salina Journal. She was with the Salina Journal for 26 years before she left to begin the Ellsworth County Independent, now the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter. She semi-retired in 2022, but she continued to write and report for the newspaper as well as her start-up magazine, The Magazine, a publication focused on Saline County and Northcentral Kansas.

Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Peter; her loving parents and in-laws, Art and Winnie Denning; and her brother-in-law, Jim Carrigan. She is survived by her two children, Matthew Denning of Salina and Allyn ‘Allie’ Denning of Lawrence. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in law, Diane Carrigan of Salina, Russ and Renee Denning of Overland Park, David and Ginger Denning of Manhattan, and her many nieces and nephews.

A longer tribute to Linda and her life will be published soon.

Per her wishes, cremation was chosen. The family will hold a visitation&nbsp;on Thursday, November 9, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina,&nbsp;from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Family will be present&nbsp;from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A reception will be held&nbsp;Friday, November 10, at Barolo’s Restaurant&nbsp;from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Ryan Mortuary&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Kansas Newspaper Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="https://givebutter.com/knflindadenning">https://givebutter.com/knflindadenning</a>&nbsp;or they can be mailed to: Kansas Newspaper Foundation, In Name of Linda Mowery-Denning Memorial,&nbsp;4021 SW 10th&nbsp;Ave #351, Topeka, KS 66604.

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 </figure>Linda Jean Mowery-Denning, 74, of Salina, KS, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.Linda was born April 8, 1949, in Kansas City, MO. She was raised by her parents, Ralph S. Mowery and Veora Mowery in Bluffton, Indiana. She married Peter Alan Denning of Salina on September 4, 1982.Linda graduated from Ball State University and eventually made her way to Salina in the 1970s where she began her journalism career with the Salina Journal. She was with the Salina Journal for 26 years before she left to begin the Ellsworth County Independent, now the Ellsworth County Independent-Reporter. She semi-retired in 2022, but she continued to write and report for the newspaper as well as her start-up magazine, The Magazine, a publication focused on Saline County and Northcentral Kansas.Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Peter; her loving parents and in-laws, Art and Winnie Denning; and her brother-in-law, Jim Carrigan. She is survived by her two children, Matthew Denning of Salina and Allyn ‘Allie’ Denning of Lawrence. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters-in law, Diane Carrigan of Salina, Russ and Renee Denning of Overland Park, David and Ginger Denning of Manhattan, and her many nieces and nephews.A longer tribute to Linda and her life will be published soon.Per her wishes, cremation was chosen. The family will hold a visitation&nbsp;on Thursday, November 9, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina,&nbsp;from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Family will be present&nbsp;from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A reception will be held&nbsp;Friday, November 10, at Barolo’s Restaurant&nbsp;from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at Ryan Mortuary&nbsp;at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Linda’s name to the Kansas Newspaper Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="https://givebutter.com/knflindadenning">https://givebutter.com/knflindadenning</a>&nbsp;or they can be mailed to: Kansas Newspaper Foundation, In Name of Linda Mowery-Denning Memorial,&nbsp;4021 SW 10th&nbsp;Ave #351, Topeka, KS 66604.

Linda Denning

Nicolette Lynn Unruh-Uhl, 36, passed away on November 3, 2023, near Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on October 25, 1987, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Dale and Bernadette “Berny” (Pachta) Unruh. 

On October 15, 2022, she married Nathan “Nate” Uhl at the Unruh Family Farm. They had been working on remodeling a big, beautiful home near Manhattan, along with the son she gained, Tristen.

Survivors include her husband of the home; stepson, Tristen Uhl of Manhattan, Kansas; parents, Dale and Berny Unruh of Great Bend, Kansas; two brothers, Adam Unruh of Pawnee Rock, and Grant Unruh of Carleton, Nebraska; a sister, Danette Unruh of Esbon; grandmothers, Wynona Unruh of Great Bend and Carol Pachta of Belleville; in-laws, Bobby and Patricia Uhl of Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Grant Olin Unruh and Edward Pachta.

Visitation with family receiving friends will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with vigil and rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Don Zimmerman presiding. Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Bergthal Mennonite Cemetery in Pawnee Rock, Kansas. 

Memorials have been designated to the Pawnee Rock Easter Pageant, Ellsworth County 4-H or Russell County 4-H, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Nicolette Lynn Unruh-Uhl, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/nicolette-unruh-uhl/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure>October 25, 1987 - November 3, 2023Nicolette Lynn Unruh-Uhl, 36, passed away on November 3, 2023, near Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on October 25, 1987, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Dale and Bernadette “Berny” (Pachta) Unruh. On October 15, 2022, she married Nathan “Nate” Uhl at the Unruh Family Farm. They had been working on remodeling a big, beautiful home near Manhattan, along with the son she gained, Tristen.Survivors include her husband of the home; stepson, Tristen Uhl of Manhattan, Kansas; parents, Dale and Berny Unruh of Great Bend, Kansas; two brothers, Adam Unruh of Pawnee Rock, and Grant Unruh of Carleton, Nebraska; a sister, Danette Unruh of Esbon; grandmothers, Wynona Unruh of Great Bend and Carol Pachta of Belleville; in-laws, Bobby and Patricia Uhl of Texas; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Grant Olin Unruh and Edward Pachta.Visitation with family receiving friends will be held Thursday, November 9, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with vigil and rosary at 7:00 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Manhattan, Kansas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 10, 2023, at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Don Zimmerman presiding. Interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023, in Bergthal Mennonite Cemetery in Pawnee Rock, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to the Pawnee Rock Easter Pageant, Ellsworth County 4-H or Russell County 4-H, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Nicolette Lynn Unruh-Uhl, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/nicolette-unruh-uhl/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Nicolette Lynn Unruh-Uhl

Keith Walter Parkerson, age 84, died on November 4, 2023, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on February 10, 1939, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Charles and Alice (Davis) Parkerson.

Keith owned and operated the Parkerson Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile dealership in Ness City, Kansas for fourteen &nbsp;years. &nbsp;When he opened the dealership at the age of 28, he was the youngest dealer in the state of Kansas. &nbsp;Keith was also a farmer, rancher and enjoyed selling real estate. &nbsp;

He was well known for his sense of humor, dedication to Kansas State University, and Dodgers baseball. He enjoyed many years of bowling, attending sporting events, and playing cards but his greatest love was for his family. &nbsp;

Keith had many dear friends but there were two that had the strongest influence on his path in life, Artie Strecker and Basil Marhofer. &nbsp;They both helped him achieve his dreams and aspirations.

On August 14, 1960, he married Jo McCreight in Ness City. &nbsp;Together they operated the car dealership, farm, ran cattle, and raised three children.

Keith is survived by his wife, Jo; two daughters, Becky Seib and her husband, Larry, of Ness City and Kim Parkerson Shoemaker and her husband, Donald, of Lake Bluff, Illinois; one son, Ron Parkerson and his wife, Mimi, of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Kristin (Caleb) Sekavec, Kayla (Craig) Kennedy, Ryan (Allison) Seib, Brett (Kylie) Seib, Charles Parkerson, Austin Parkerson, and Payton Parkerson; 11 great-grandchildren, Riley, Ellie, Brynlie and Jace Sekavec, Tehgan, Parker, and Brogan Kennedy, Ashlyn and Raelyn Seib, Lakin and Avery Seib; and a sister Maxine Bronson of Denver, Colorado. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Jr. and Harvey Parkerson and four sisters, Lois Reid, Arlone Husted, Flora Parkerson, and Effie Sutton.

Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery. &nbsp;Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or the First Baptist Church.

Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

“THE LOVE OF A FAMILY IS LIFE’S GREATEST BLESSING.” Keith was blessed.

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 </figure>February 10, 1939 - November 4, 2023Keith Walter Parkerson, age 84, died on November 4, 2023, at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on February 10, 1939, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Charles and Alice (Davis) Parkerson.Keith owned and operated the Parkerson Chevrolet, Buick, Oldsmobile dealership in Ness City, Kansas for fourteen &nbsp;years. &nbsp;When he opened the dealership at the age of 28, he was the youngest dealer in the state of Kansas. &nbsp;Keith was also a farmer, rancher and enjoyed selling real estate. &nbsp;He was well known for his sense of humor, dedication to Kansas State University, and Dodgers baseball. He enjoyed many years of bowling, attending sporting events, and playing cards but his greatest love was for his family. &nbsp;Keith had many dear friends but there were two that had the strongest influence on his path in life, Artie Strecker and Basil Marhofer. &nbsp;They both helped him achieve his dreams and aspirations.On August 14, 1960, he married Jo McCreight in Ness City. &nbsp;Together they operated the car dealership, farm, ran cattle, and raised three children.Keith is survived by his wife, Jo; two daughters, Becky Seib and her husband, Larry, of Ness City and Kim Parkerson Shoemaker and her husband, Donald, of Lake Bluff, Illinois; one son, Ron Parkerson and his wife, Mimi, of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren, Kristin (Caleb) Sekavec, Kayla (Craig) Kennedy, Ryan (Allison) Seib, Brett (Kylie) Seib, Charles Parkerson, Austin Parkerson, and Payton Parkerson; 11 great-grandchildren, Riley, Ellie, Brynlie and Jace Sekavec, Tehgan, Parker, and Brogan Kennedy, Ashlyn and Raelyn Seib, Lakin and Avery Seib; and a sister Maxine Bronson of Denver, Colorado. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by brothers, Charles, Jr. and Harvey Parkerson and four sisters, Lois Reid, Arlone Husted, Flora Parkerson, and Effie Sutton.Funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery. &nbsp;Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Bank Building or the First Baptist Church.Memories and words of support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.“THE LOVE OF A FAMILY IS LIFE’S GREATEST BLESSING.” Keith was blessed.

Keith Walter Parkerson

Warren B. Sherwin, 89, died at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas on November 4, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1934, on the farm, southwest of Beeler, the youngest son of Mark and Alice (Prose) Sherwin. 

His older siblings were Douglas, Dennis and Reva, who all preceded him in death. 

His parents, Mark and Alice Sherwin, lived west of Buda School, a one-room schoolhouse, where he attended until going to Beeler High School. 

He met Alberta Anderson of Utica, at a dance in Dighton. They started corresponding after Warren was enlisted in the United States Army in 1954. 

He completed his basic training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, and was trained as a helicopter mechanic at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His home base was Fort Hood, Texas where he loved working on helicopters. One of his most memorable experiences while in the military was being part of 800 soldiers participating in an army exercise to witness an atomic explosion, at Camp Desert Rock, Nevada in 1955. During that exercise he received $55/month extra in hazardous duty pay. He also flew support for tanks, transported officers and helped injured soldiers get medical care. After he was discharged in 1956 with a rank of E-3, he went to Wichita to work for Boeing, before moving back to the farm.&nbsp;

On December 23, 1957, Warren married Alberta Anderson at the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Utica. They had five children: &nbsp;Rhonda, Brenda, Shelly, Karen and Scott. 

Warren was dedicated to hard work, raising crops, beef cattle and putting in long hours in all kinds of weather to provide for his wife and children. The farm had a large orchard and garden. 

He and Alberta enjoyed going to “cousin” card parties and square dances.&nbsp;Alberta passed away on June 3, 1996, after 38 years of marriage. 

Later Warren met Dorothy Schwartzkopf Weeks of Brownell. They married on January 2, 1998. They lived and worked on the farm and were active in the Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Dorothy passed away on October 27, 2000.&nbsp;

Warren met and later married Norma Dvorak Binns of Scott City on September 22, 2001, his wife for the last 22 years. They lived first on the farm for a few years and then moved to Scott City. They enjoyed traveling with their RV to a camp near Salinas, Colorado and to Fredericksburg, TX, where they had many retired friends.

The Sherwin children have many fond memories of their dad, including fishing on Sunday afternoons, working together in the fields and on the farm. Warren had a calm, steady, compassionate character. He was very mechanical and always had something to fix. Having four daughters and a son had its challenges, but he patiently taught them to drive farm machinery.

Besides his family, one of Warren’s legacies was the Indian Hill land northwest of Beeler in 1988. This property was reported to have been a lookout for Native Americans to see any enemy coming into the area. Five years later in 2003, he decided to have a life-sized figure of an Indian sitting on a horse at the top of Indian Hill. He asked local metal smith Brad Dinges to sculpt the figure, who recruited his daughter to be the model. This work soon became a local attraction and is currently listed under the Wonders of Ness County. Warren really enjoyed seeing newspaper articles and comments from drivers who saw the artwork.&nbsp;

Warren was a member of Buda Sunday School and assisted when needed, was baptized at the Beeler UMC where he became a member and later attended the Scott City UMC. He also served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Beeler Cooperative. In 2019, he was a recipient of a Kansas Honor flight, because of his service during the Korean War. He enjoyed a quick trip to Washington D.C., visiting historic sites.

Warren was proceeded in death by his first two wives, both parents, and his three siblings. 

Survivors include Norma Binns Sherwin of Scott City, KS; Rhonda (Steve) Ashworth of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Brenda Sherwin of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Shelly Sherwin of Douglas, Arizona; Karen Sherwin of Garden City; and Scott Sherwin who lives and manages the family farm near Beeler. Warren also has three grandsons: John Ashworth, Richard (Alena) Wheeler and Nathan Wheeler; and two granddaughters, Sarah (James) Heatley and Marie Ashworth. He recently welcomed his first great-grandchild, Luna Wheeler. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce Sherwin of Wichita, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Funeral service will be on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at the Ness City Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial will be in the Buda Cemetery, Beeler, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Beeler Volunteer Fire Department or the Buda Cemetery.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>October 9, 1934 - November 4, 2023Warren B. Sherwin, 89, died at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas on November 4, 2023. He was born on October 9, 1934, on the farm, southwest of Beeler, the youngest son of Mark and Alice (Prose) Sherwin. He was a lifelong farmer and rancher.His older siblings were Douglas, Dennis and Reva, who all preceded him in death. His parents, Mark and Alice Sherwin, lived west of Buda School, a one-room schoolhouse, where he attended until going to Beeler High School. He met Alberta Anderson of Utica, at a dance in Dighton. They started corresponding after Warren was enlisted in the United States Army in 1954. He completed his basic training at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas, and was trained as a helicopter mechanic at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His home base was Fort Hood, Texas where he loved working on helicopters. One of his most memorable experiences while in the military was being part of 800 soldiers participating in an army exercise to witness an atomic explosion, at Camp Desert Rock, Nevada in 1955. During that exercise he received $55/month extra in hazardous duty pay. He also flew support for tanks, transported officers and helped injured soldiers get medical care. After he was discharged in 1956 with a rank of E-3, he went to Wichita to work for Boeing, before moving back to the farm.&nbsp;On December 23, 1957, Warren married Alberta Anderson at the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Utica. They had five children: &nbsp;Rhonda, Brenda, Shelly, Karen and Scott. Warren was dedicated to hard work, raising crops, beef cattle and putting in long hours in all kinds of weather to provide for his wife and children. The farm had a large orchard and garden. He and Alberta enjoyed going to “cousin” card parties and square dances.&nbsp;Alberta passed away on June 3, 1996, after 38 years of marriage. Later Warren met Dorothy Schwartzkopf Weeks of Brownell. They married on January 2, 1998. They lived and worked on the farm and were active in the Sunflower Polka Club. &nbsp;Dorothy passed away on October 27, 2000.&nbsp;Warren met and later married Norma Dvorak Binns of Scott City on September 22, 2001, his wife for the last 22 years. They lived first on the farm for a few years and then moved to Scott City. They enjoyed traveling with their RV to a camp near Salinas, Colorado and to Fredericksburg, TX, where they had many retired friends.The Sherwin children have many fond memories of their dad, including fishing on Sunday afternoons, working together in the fields and on the farm. Warren had a calm, steady, compassionate character. He was very mechanical and always had something to fix. Having four daughters and a son had its challenges, but he patiently taught them to drive farm machinery.Besides his family, one of Warren’s legacies was the Indian Hill land northwest of Beeler in 1988. This property was reported to have been a lookout for Native Americans to see any enemy coming into the area. Five years later in 2003, he decided to have a life-sized figure of an Indian sitting on a horse at the top of Indian Hill. He asked local metal smith Brad Dinges to sculpt the figure, who recruited his daughter to be the model. This work soon became a local attraction and is currently listed under the Wonders of Ness County. Warren really enjoyed seeing newspaper articles and comments from drivers who saw the artwork.&nbsp;Warren was a member of Buda Sunday School and assisted when needed, was baptized at the Beeler UMC where he became a member and later attended the Scott City UMC. He also served for many years on the Board of Directors for the Beeler Cooperative. In 2019, he was a recipient of a Kansas Honor flight, because of his service during the Korean War. He enjoyed a quick trip to Washington D.C., visiting historic sites.Warren was proceeded in death by his first two wives, both parents, and his three siblings. Survivors include Norma Binns Sherwin of Scott City, KS; Rhonda (Steve) Ashworth of Amsterdam, Netherlands; Brenda Sherwin of Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Shelly Sherwin of Douglas, Arizona; Karen Sherwin of Garden City; and Scott Sherwin who lives and manages the family farm near Beeler. Warren also has three grandsons: John Ashworth, Richard (Alena) Wheeler and Nathan Wheeler; and two granddaughters, Sarah (James) Heatley and Marie Ashworth. He recently welcomed his first great-grandchild, Luna Wheeler. He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Joyce Sherwin of Wichita, and many nephews, nieces, and cousins.Funeral service will be on Friday, November 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., at the Ness City Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas. Burial will be in the Buda Cemetery, Beeler, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Beeler Volunteer Fire Department or the Buda Cemetery.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Warren Bert Sherwin

Fulgence Jude Schroeder, 90, died on All Saints Day, November 1, 2023. He was born at home on the farm in Rawlins County on November 5, 1933. He was the 9th of 11 children born to Margaret (Arendt) and Charles Schroeder.

FJ grew up as a farmer and rancher milking cows, breaking horses, herding cattle, farming dry land wheat, oats, and milo. 

Fulgence attended grade school at Shawnee, a rural one-room schoolhouse as a child and later attended Atwood and Colby high schools. His love of wrestling gained him a state title his junior year.

Besides being a devoted husband and father, FJ served in the Navy, was a Knight of Columbus, taught religious education, financed overseas education for the poor, lead the rosary before mass for years, was a member of the John Birch Society, and was a friend to many in need.

FJ’s convictions in his faith and country ran deep. His many ‘letters to the editor’, congressmen, and even presidents attest to that. People of all walks of life were drawn to him for his ease of conversation. He took genuine interest in the people around him and had an easy laugh and smile that will be greatly missed. FJ loved to tell stories, true and otherwise. The wild boar and little green men stories held the attention of many ears. His stories of the hard years and lessons learned captured many hearts.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, John, Anthony Leon, Charles Martel, Nicholas Patrick, Rose, Delores, Barbara, and Mary Joan; son: Carl Frederick; and a few nieces and nephews.

He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years of marriage Emma Rita (Pflum); children, Cindy and Larry Hutfles, of Park City, KS, Tonya and Andrew Wong, of North Carolina, Bonny and Marc Schlomer, of Colorado, Luke and Laura Schroeder, of Colby, KS, and Rosalie and Mark Greene, of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Luke, Eli, Liam, Faith, Eva, Arianna, and Cecilia Hutfles; Helen, Henri, Heather, Emma and Jude Wong; Natalie and Titus Schlomer; Isaac, Ella, Fiona, Levi, Vivian, Ruby, Jack and Will Schroeder; Philomena, John, and Charles Greene; and many nieces and nephews.

Fulgence’s burial was blessed by Fr. Lager and a funeral mass was said in St Patrick’s Cemetery, rural Rawlins County, on All Soul’s Day, November 2, 2023. Thank you to the many local family members and friends who were able to attend and pray for the repose of his soul.

 A memorial mass will be said November 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Colby, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>November 5, 1933-November 1, 2023Fulgence Jude Schroeder, 90, died on All Saints Day, November 1, 2023. He was born at home on the farm in Rawlins County on November 5, 1933. He was the 9th of 11 children born to Margaret (Arendt) and Charles Schroeder.FJ grew up as a farmer and rancher milking cows, breaking horses, herding cattle, farming dry land wheat, oats, and milo. Fulgence attended grade school at Shawnee, a rural one-room schoolhouse as a child and later attended Atwood and Colby high schools. His love of wrestling gained him a state title his junior year.Besides being a devoted husband and father, FJ served in the Navy, was a Knight of Columbus, taught religious education, financed overseas education for the poor, lead the rosary before mass for years, was a member of the John Birch Society, and was a friend to many in need.FJ’s convictions in his faith and country ran deep. His many ‘letters to the editor’, congressmen, and even presidents attest to that. People of all walks of life were drawn to him for his ease of conversation. He took genuine interest in the people around him and had an easy laugh and smile that will be greatly missed. FJ loved to tell stories, true and otherwise. The wild boar and little green men stories held the attention of many ears. His stories of the hard years and lessons learned captured many hearts.He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, John, Anthony Leon, Charles Martel, Nicholas Patrick, Rose, Delores, Barbara, and Mary Joan; son: Carl Frederick; and a few nieces and nephews.He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years of marriage Emma Rita (Pflum); children, Cindy and Larry Hutfles, of Park City, KS, Tonya and Andrew Wong, of North Carolina, Bonny and Marc Schlomer, of Colorado, Luke and Laura Schroeder, of Colby, KS, and Rosalie and Mark Greene, of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Luke, Eli, Liam, Faith, Eva, Arianna, and Cecilia Hutfles; Helen, Henri, Heather, Emma and Jude Wong; Natalie and Titus Schlomer; Isaac, Ella, Fiona, Levi, Vivian, Ruby, Jack and Will Schroeder; Philomena, John, and Charles Greene; and many nieces and nephews.Fulgence’s burial was blessed by Fr. Lager and a funeral mass was said in St Patrick’s Cemetery, rural Rawlins County, on All Soul’s Day, November 2, 2023. Thank you to the many local family members and friends who were able to attend and pray for the repose of his soul. A memorial mass will be said November 24, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church in Colby, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fulgence Jude 'F.J.' Schroeder

Valerian “Larry” Ochs, 80, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Logan County Senior Living in Oakley, KS. Larry was born in Quinter, KS on January 1, 1943, to Clem and Emma Helen (Gallagher) Ochs. 

He grew up on a farm south of Hoxie, KS and attended Hoxie Schools. Larry graduated from Sheridan County High School with the class of 1960.

He entered the Armed Forces in 1961 and was stationed at Fort Carson for six months then served in Germany for 18 months. Larry served his country for two years before returning to the family farm. In 2001, Larry returned to Germany when he and his wife took a trip there.

Larry married Virginia Ziegler on May 22, 1965, at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, KS. 

They lived on the farm and continued to farm with his dad, and later with his brother, raising cattle and crops. Larry and Virginia eventually moved to Grainfield, KS. Once he quit farming, he worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for a number of years. Larry and Virginia sold their home in Grainfield in 2021 and moved to Logan County Senior Living in Oakley.

The loves of Larry’s life were his wife Virginia, daughter Melissa, grandsons and great-grandkids. He also enjoyed spending time with his aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and nieces and nephews.

Larry is survived by his wife Virginia, of Oakley, KS; two grandsons, Dexter Herl (Tiffany Thomas) and Derek Herl, all of Grainfield; great-grandchildren, Deagon, Deighton and Kaelynn Herl, Kaitlyn Herskowitz Brooklyn Herl, Brooklyn Thomas, Leighton Bliss and Robin Bliss; sisters, Carol Geerdes and Deanna Kennedy, both of Hoxie, and brother Dan Ochs, who resides on the family farm, Grainfield, KS.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa Herl, who died July 12, 1991, and his parents Clem and Emma Helen Ochs.

Memorials may be made to the Grainfield American Legion or Beougher Field in Grainfield and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. 

For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Valerian Ochs, Oakley</h2>&nbsp;January 1, 1943 - October 30, 2023Valerian “Larry” Ochs, 80, passed away Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Logan County Senior Living in Oakley, KS. Larry was born in Quinter, KS on January 1, 1943, to Clem and Emma Helen (Gallagher) Ochs. He grew up on a farm south of Hoxie, KS and attended Hoxie Schools. Larry graduated from Sheridan County High School with the class of 1960.He entered the Armed Forces in 1961 and was stationed at Fort Carson for six months then served in Germany for 18 months. Larry served his country for two years before returning to the family farm. In 2001, Larry returned to Germany when he and his wife took a trip there.Larry married Virginia Ziegler on May 22, 1965, at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, KS. They lived on the farm and continued to farm with his dad, and later with his brother, raising cattle and crops. Larry and Virginia eventually moved to Grainfield, KS. Once he quit farming, he worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for a number of years. Larry and Virginia sold their home in Grainfield in 2021 and moved to Logan County Senior Living in Oakley.The loves of Larry’s life were his wife Virginia, daughter Melissa, grandsons and great-grandkids. He also enjoyed spending time with his aunts and uncles, numerous cousins and nieces and nephews.Larry is survived by his wife Virginia, of Oakley, KS; two grandsons, Dexter Herl (Tiffany Thomas) and Derek Herl, all of Grainfield; great-grandchildren, Deagon, Deighton and Kaelynn Herl, Kaitlyn Herskowitz Brooklyn Herl, Brooklyn Thomas, Leighton Bliss and Robin Bliss; sisters, Carol Geerdes and Deanna Kennedy, both of Hoxie, and brother Dan Ochs, who resides on the family farm, Grainfield, KS.He was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa Herl, who died July 12, 1991, and his parents Clem and Emma Helen Ochs.Memorials may be made to the Grainfield American Legion or Beougher Field in Grainfield and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Valerian Ochs

Our mother, Shirley Brethower, of Colby, Kansas, and formerly of Bird City, Kansas died October 31, 2023;&nbsp; she was 90. She was born December 11, 1932, in Bird City, Kansas to Roy and Leone Kite. 

She graduated from Bird City High School in 1951, where she met Leon Brethower. 

On September 2, 1951, she married Leon Brethower. They lived on a farm near Bird City and had three children, Janice, Marlin and Phil, all who went to school in Bird City/McDonald school system. 

She and Leon traveled to AZ as winter visitors for a few seasons before they sold the farmstead and moved to Colby, KS. 

Shirley lost Leon five years ago, after having been married for 67 years.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, (Beverley Kite). 

Shirley is survived by her children, Janice (Frank), Marlin, Phil (Michele), and grandchildren, Morgan, Ryan, and Cristin.

Shirley was a loving, caring mom who grew to love the farm lifestyle. She participated in community social clubs and church committees. Her hobbies included genealogy, reading, cooking, and sewing projects, and even until just a short time ago, loved technology and could navigate her computer really well.

Shirley enjoyed a long life with family and friends, and she will truly be missed.

Memorial donations can be given to Prairie Senior Living in Colby, Kansas. 

<h2>Shirley L. Brethower, Colby</h2>December 11, 1932 - October 31, 2023Our mother, Shirley Brethower, of Colby, Kansas, and formerly of Bird City, Kansas died October 31, 2023;&nbsp; she was 90. She was born December 11, 1932, in Bird City, Kansas to Roy and Leone Kite. She graduated from Bird City High School in 1951, where she met Leon Brethower. On September 2, 1951, she married Leon Brethower. They lived on a farm near Bird City and had three children, Janice, Marlin and Phil, all who went to school in Bird City/McDonald school system. She and Leon traveled to AZ as winter visitors for a few seasons before they sold the farmstead and moved to Colby, KS. Shirley lost Leon five years ago, after having been married for 67 years.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, (Beverley Kite). Shirley is survived by her children, Janice (Frank), Marlin, Phil (Michele), and grandchildren, Morgan, Ryan, and Cristin.Shirley was a loving, caring mom who grew to love the farm lifestyle. She participated in community social clubs and church committees. Her hobbies included genealogy, reading, cooking, and sewing projects, and even until just a short time ago, loved technology and could navigate her computer really well.Shirley enjoyed a long life with family and friends, and she will truly be missed.Memorial donations can be given to Prairie Senior Living in Colby, Kansas. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley L. Brethower

Delores (Jacobs) Ice, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the Wilson Care and Rehab in Wilson, KS, at the age of 84. She was born on October 7, 1939, to Joseph and Anna (Wasinger) Jacobs in La Crosse, KS.

She spent part of her life in La Crosse, Victoria, and on a farm south of Plainville before moving into Plainville. 

While working in Plainville, she met and married Mike Hassett from Stockton. To this union on February 1, 1958, one daughter was born before moving to California where another daughter was born. They later divorced. In 1973, she married David Ice and moved to Stockton in 1978. 

She spent thirty-some years working at the Stockton Pharmacy before retiring in 2009.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Jim and Tom; five sisters, Gerry, Mary Ann, Caroline, Betty and Jeanie; and many nieces and nephews.

She is survived by two daughters, Debbie (Randy) Riffel of Stockton, KS and Vicki (Mark) Burgett of Arbuckle, CA; two grandsons, Daniel and Donnie Riffel; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Fetterolf of Hays, KS and Shirley Terry of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Joe Jacobs of Dodge City, KS, and Bert and John Jacobs of Hays; and many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Burial will follow in the Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday 10&nbsp; a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29814936&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1699303268.134.0.1699303270.58.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29814936&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1699303268.134.0.1699303270.58.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Delores, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29814936&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1699303268.134.0.1699303270.58.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Delores Ice, Stockton</h2><figure>
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 </figure>October 7, 1939 - November 5, 2023Delores (Jacobs) Ice, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 5, 2023, at the Wilson Care and Rehab in Wilson, KS, at the age of 84. She was born on October 7, 1939, to Joseph and Anna (Wasinger) Jacobs in La Crosse, KS.She spent part of her life in La Crosse, Victoria, and on a farm south of Plainville before moving into Plainville. While working in Plainville, she met and married Mike Hassett from Stockton. To this union on February 1, 1958, one daughter was born before moving to California where another daughter was born. They later divorced. In 1973, she married David Ice and moved to Stockton in 1978. She spent thirty-some years working at the Stockton Pharmacy before retiring in 2009.She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; two brothers, Jim and Tom; five sisters, Gerry, Mary Ann, Caroline, Betty and Jeanie; and many nieces and nephews.She is survived by two daughters, Debbie (Randy) Riffel of Stockton, KS and Vicki (Mark) Burgett of Arbuckle, CA; two grandsons, Daniel and Donnie Riffel; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Janice Fetterolf of Hays, KS and Shirley Terry of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Joe Jacobs of Dodge City, KS, and Bert and John Jacobs of Hays; and many nieces and nephews.A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton. Burial will follow in the Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday 10&nbsp; a.m. until service time at the funeral home.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29814936&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1699303268.134.0.1699303270.58.0.0&amp;mtph=1">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=29814936&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1699303268.134.0.1699303270.58.0.0&amp;mtph=1">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Delores, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumeroverlease-funeral-home-stockton-inc.tributestore.com/?oId=29814936&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.1115152002.1681661103:GS1.1.1699303268.134.0.1699303270.58.0.0&amp;mtph=1">visit our floral store.</a>

Delores Ice

Marion Kenneth Bahr, 94, passed away November 5, 2023, at Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire, Kan. He was born September 4, 1929, in Olmitz, to William F. and Anna M. (Hickey) Bahr. 

He married Marian Helen “Ann” Hipp on May 18, 1953, in Odin. She died July 16, 2014.&nbsp;

A lifetime Claflin resident, Marion worked for the Claflin Mill and later Miller’s of Claflin in the appliance and flooring installation departments. 

He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1500 and the V.F.W. Post 8668 in Claflin. Marion was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing but especially loved spending time with his family.&nbsp;

Survivors include four sons, Bill Bahr and wife Vicki of Rogers, Ark., Joe Bahr and wife Carolyn of Denver, Colo.; Tim Bahr and wife Tammi of Tallahassee, Fla., and Paul Bahr and wife Jeni of Ellsworth; two daughters, Rosemary Bachman and husband Tom of Lakin and Joan Klug and husband Bill of Odin; a brother, Robert Bahr of Houston, Texas; a sister, Rose Ann Wondra of Hoisington; 17 grandchildren, Heather Clark, Molly Shelden, Jenni Klienow, Amy Metro, Billy Klug, Jami Merlau, Kim Fisher, Kayla Johnson, Kevin Klug, Jeremy Bahr, Kenny Bahr, Ali Darhumb, Brit Harris, Michael Bahr, Mickey Bahr, Josh Bahr and Whitney Lee; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Bahr; five brothers, Cecil Bahr, Donald L. Bahr, Charles Bahr, Frederick Bahr and Francis Bahr; and a sister, Catherine Oborny.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church, with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will be in the Claflin Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp;

Memorials have been designated to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Marion Kenneth Bahr, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/marion-bahr/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Marion Kenneth Bahr, Claflin</h2><figure>
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 </figure>September 4, 1929 - November 5, 2023Marion Kenneth Bahr, 94, passed away November 5, 2023, at Catholic Care Center, Bel Aire, Kan. He was born September 4, 1929, in Olmitz, to William F. and Anna M. (Hickey) Bahr. He married Marian Helen “Ann” Hipp on May 18, 1953, in Odin. She died July 16, 2014.&nbsp;A lifetime Claflin resident, Marion worked for the Claflin Mill and later Miller’s of Claflin in the appliance and flooring installation departments. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church, Knights of Columbus Council 1500 and the V.F.W. Post 8668 in Claflin. Marion was a veteran of the United States Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing but especially loved spending time with his family.&nbsp;Survivors include four sons, Bill Bahr and wife Vicki of Rogers, Ark., Joe Bahr and wife Carolyn of Denver, Colo.; Tim Bahr and wife Tammi of Tallahassee, Fla., and Paul Bahr and wife Jeni of Ellsworth; two daughters, Rosemary Bachman and husband Tom of Lakin and Joan Klug and husband Bill of Odin; a brother, Robert Bahr of Houston, Texas; a sister, Rose Ann Wondra of Hoisington; 17 grandchildren, Heather Clark, Molly Shelden, Jenni Klienow, Amy Metro, Billy Klug, Jami Merlau, Kim Fisher, Kayla Johnson, Kevin Klug, Jeremy Bahr, Kenny Bahr, Ali Darhumb, Brit Harris, Michael Bahr, Mickey Bahr, Josh Bahr and Whitney Lee; 49 great-grandchildren; and one great-great granddaughter.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Bahr; five brothers, Cecil Bahr, Donald L. Bahr, Charles Bahr, Frederick Bahr and Francis Bahr; and a sister, Catherine Oborny.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, and 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Vigil service and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Immaculate Conception Church, with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will be in the Claflin Cemetery, with military rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Marion Kenneth Bahr, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/marion-bahr/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Marion Kenneth Bahr

Neva H. Gatschet, 97, Hays, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born February 21, 1926 in Hays, the daughter of Leonard H. and Mary (Bollig) Bell. 

On January 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to Milton A. Haerich, and he preceded her in death. On February 23, 1974 she was united in marriage to Thomas C. Gatschet, and he preceded her in death. 

Neva was a homemaker and Foster Grandparent. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a former member of Daughters of Isabella, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, St. John’s Auxiliary, and Hays Medical Center Auxiliary.

Survivors include three sons, T.J. Haerich and wife Joyce of Venturia, ND, Greg Haerich of Denver, CO, and Neal Haerich and wife Joyce of Harlingen, TX, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a son, Ronald Haerich, two daughters, Joanne Haerich and Patricia Smith and husband Cliff, four brothers, Victor, Clarence, Robert, and Leonard Bell, and two sisters, Edna Brungardt and Mary Nay.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Richard Daise officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed. 

Condolences&nbsp;and memories of Neva may be shared with her family at www.haysmememorial.com.

<h2>Neva H. Gatschet, Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure>February 21, 1926 - November 5, 2023Neva H. Gatschet, 97, Hays, died Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born February 21, 1926 in Hays, the daughter of Leonard H. and Mary (Bollig) Bell. On January 9, 1946 she was united in marriage to Milton A. Haerich, and he preceded her in death. On February 23, 1974 she was united in marriage to Thomas C. Gatschet, and he preceded her in death. Neva was a homemaker and Foster Grandparent. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, and a former member of Daughters of Isabella, VFW Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, St. John’s Auxiliary, and Hays Medical Center Auxiliary.Survivors include three sons, T.J. Haerich and wife Joyce of Venturia, ND, Greg Haerich of Denver, CO, and Neal Haerich and wife Joyce of Harlingen, TX, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, a son, Ronald Haerich, two daughters, Joanne Haerich and Patricia Smith and husband Cliff, four brothers, Victor, Clarence, Robert, and Leonard Bell, and two sisters, Edna Brungardt and Mary Nay.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr. Richard Daise officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 on Thursday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of HaysMed. Condolences&nbsp;and memories of Neva may be shared with her family at www.haysmememorial.com.

Neva H. Gatschet

Kimball “Kim” Lynn Brainard, age 72 of Plainville, KS, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. He was born February 28, 1951 in Colby, KS to Dorothy (Sloan) and Jesse Brainard, of Selden, KS.

Kim attended Selden Grade School and Hoxie High School, graduating in 1969. He attended the Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in Goodland, KS, graduating in 1971. 

He enlisted in the Air Force, serving in the 436 Transport Squadron at Dover Air Force Base as a Special Vehicle Repairman for the C5 airplane from 1972-1974 after attending Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX in 1971. 

He married Kathy Spresser in 1972, later divorcing. He married Eleanor Wherry in 1997.

Kim worked in the agricultural field, farming with family. He joined the Coop system and became a petroleum manager, serving at various locations in Kansas, Iowa, and Colorado before retiring in 2016. 

He enjoyed woodworking and spent time in his shop creating wood items. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family.

Kim is survived by his wife Eleanor Wherry of Plainville; his daughter, Beth (Brainard) Harmon and her husband, Trevor Harmon, and his grandchildren Chloe Harmon and Toby Harmon of Bennington, KS; his stepdaughter, Rebecca Rowlison and her husband, Sam Martin, of Fort Collins, CO; his sister Sharon Karns of Colorado Springs, CO; his brother Tim Brainard and wife Cindy of Phoenix, AZ; and his twin sister, Camille Applegate, of Denver, CO.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Dorothy (Sloan) Brainard, and his brother, Robert Brainard.

Memorial services to celebrate Kim’s life and honor his memory will be held at the Selden United Methodist Church in Selden, KS 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Selden Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Kim's name.

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

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

<h2>Kimball 'Kim' Lynn Brainard, Plainville</h2><figure>
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 </figure>February 28, 1951 - November 3, 2023Kimball “Kim” Lynn Brainard, age 72 of Plainville, KS, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS. He was born February 28, 1951 in Colby, KS to Dorothy (Sloan) and Jesse Brainard, of Selden, KS.Kim attended Selden Grade School and Hoxie High School, graduating in 1969. He attended the Northwest Kansas Area Vocational Technical School in Goodland, KS, graduating in 1971. He enlisted in the Air Force, serving in the 436 Transport Squadron at Dover Air Force Base as a Special Vehicle Repairman for the C5 airplane from 1972-1974 after attending Basic Training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, TX in 1971. He married Kathy Spresser in 1972, later divorcing. He married Eleanor Wherry in 1997.Kim worked in the agricultural field, farming with family. He joined the Coop system and became a petroleum manager, serving at various locations in Kansas, Iowa, and Colorado before retiring in 2016. He enjoyed woodworking and spent time in his shop creating wood items. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family.Kim is survived by his wife Eleanor Wherry of Plainville; his daughter, Beth (Brainard) Harmon and her husband, Trevor Harmon, and his grandchildren Chloe Harmon and Toby Harmon of Bennington, KS; his stepdaughter, Rebecca Rowlison and her husband, Sam Martin, of Fort Collins, CO; his sister Sharon Karns of Colorado Springs, CO; his brother Tim Brainard and wife Cindy of Phoenix, AZ; and his twin sister, Camille Applegate, of Denver, CO.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Dorothy (Sloan) Brainard, and his brother, Robert Brainard.Memorial services to celebrate Kim’s life and honor his memory will be held at the Selden United Methodist Church in Selden, KS 10:30 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2023.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Selden Cemetery. Memorial visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Kim's name.Memories and words of comfort my be shared on Kim’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Kimball 'Kim' Lynn Brainard

Arlene Rae Keener, 84, died November 3, 2023, at Leisure Homestead Association in Stafford, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born April 3, 1939, in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Thomas Ray and Rhea (Vance) Lewis. 

Arlene graduated in 1959 from Stanfield High School, Stanfield, Oregon. She then went on to graduate from Capital Business College in Salem, Oregon. 

After college she worked for Farm Bureau in Pendleton, Oregon for two years, before meeting Darrell Edward Keener. They were married on May 21, 1960, in Stanfield, Oregon and then moved to Kansas.&nbsp;

In Hoisington she worked at a bank for ten years but soon found her true calling was horses. 

Over the years she put on many horse clinics for all levels of riders. Many of those riders she coached have brought home national and world titles. Arlene and Darrell developed an extensive breeding program which encompassed the training and showing of multiple national and world champion horses and their bloodlines. &nbsp;She was there every step of the way from hauling her athletes across the country to sewing their outfits to compete in. Her leadership earned her multiple horse association judge cards, seats on various boards of directors, and eventually earning her Farm Bureau Woman Leader of the Year in 1973. 

She was able to achieve all of this while being a farm wife and raising four daughters that shared a love and compassion to compete and excel in equestrian competitions. 

Arlene and Darrell were lifetime members of the American Quarter horse Association, National Reining Horse Association, and Palomino Horse breeders of America. 

In 1990 Darrell and Arlene bought the bar in Olmitz and ran the Wagon Wheel from 1990-1996. She later worked as a cashier at Walmart.

She is survived by her four daughters, DaLena Keener of Hoisington, Dana Stoss (Jerry) of Hoisington, Deana Trail of Lawrence, and Dawn Richardson (Terry) of Lawrence; brothers, Ted Lewis of Woodland, Washington and Daryl Smith of Vancouver, Washington; six grandchildren, Rantz Rowland (Katie) of Hoisington, Luke Keener (Joslyn) of Olmitz, Nakota Rae Allen of Russell, and Ashton and Hayden Ensley of Lawrence, and Eden Ensley of Great Bend; and three great-grandsons. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Darrell.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow in Walnut Valley Cemetery, rural Barton County, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Eureka Township for the benefit of the Walnut Valley Cemetery fencing project , in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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<h2>Arlene Rae Keener</h2><figure>
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 </figure>April 3, 1939 - November 3, 2023Arlene Rae Keener, 84, died November 3, 2023, at Leisure Homestead Association in Stafford, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born April 3, 1939, in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Thomas Ray and Rhea (Vance) Lewis. Arlene graduated in 1959 from Stanfield High School, Stanfield, Oregon. She then went on to graduate from Capital Business College in Salem, Oregon. After college she worked for Farm Bureau in Pendleton, Oregon for two years, before meeting Darrell Edward Keener. They were married on May 21, 1960, in Stanfield, Oregon and then moved to Kansas.&nbsp;In Hoisington she worked at a bank for ten years but soon found her true calling was horses. Over the years she put on many horse clinics for all levels of riders. Many of those riders she coached have brought home national and world titles. Arlene and Darrell developed an extensive breeding program which encompassed the training and showing of multiple national and world champion horses and their bloodlines. &nbsp;She was there every step of the way from hauling her athletes across the country to sewing their outfits to compete in. Her leadership earned her multiple horse association judge cards, seats on various boards of directors, and eventually earning her Farm Bureau Woman Leader of the Year in 1973. She was able to achieve all of this while being a farm wife and raising four daughters that shared a love and compassion to compete and excel in equestrian competitions. Arlene and Darrell were lifetime members of the American Quarter horse Association, National Reining Horse Association, and Palomino Horse breeders of America. In 1990 Darrell and Arlene bought the bar in Olmitz and ran the Wagon Wheel from 1990-1996. She later worked as a cashier at Walmart.She is survived by her four daughters, DaLena Keener of Hoisington, Dana Stoss (Jerry) of Hoisington, Deana Trail of Lawrence, and Dawn Richardson (Terry) of Lawrence; brothers, Ted Lewis of Woodland, Washington and Daryl Smith of Vancouver, Washington; six grandchildren, Rantz Rowland (Katie) of Hoisington, Luke Keener (Joslyn) of Olmitz, Nakota Rae Allen of Russell, and Ashton and Hayden Ensley of Lawrence, and Eden Ensley of Great Bend; and three great-grandsons. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Darrell.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, with family to greet friends from 6-8 p.m., Wednesday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow in Walnut Valley Cemetery, rural Barton County, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Eureka Township for the benefit of the Walnut Valley Cemetery fencing project , in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Arlene Rae Keener, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/arlene-keener/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Arlene Rae Keener

Robin Glaze, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, died at her residence on Monday, Oct 30, 2023. She was born in Moline, IL to Thomas and Martha (Platt) McKee. 

Robin worked for McDonald's for 20 years and Walmart for the last 10 years. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her husband in their motor home. They settled in Lakeland to be near her brother and sister-in-law and spent many hours making greeting cards and other crafts. 

She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Andrew of Lakeland, daughter Megan of Washington, brothers Rich (Karla) McKee of Tennessee, Ron (Tamra) McKee of Florida, Rod (Sandra) McKee of Iowa, and Rory McKee of Illinois, as well as all her beloved nephews and nieces, her great-nephews and great-nieces, and all her cousins who were loved deeply. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and bother Russ. 

A memorial service will take place at Calvary Baptist Church November 11 at 2:00 p.m.

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 </figure>August 2, 1962 - October 30, 2023Robin Glaze, 61, of Lakeland, Florida, died at her residence on Monday, Oct 30, 2023. She was born in Moline, IL to Thomas and Martha (Platt) McKee. Robin worked for McDonald's for 20 years and Walmart for the last 10 years. She enjoyed traveling throughout the United States with her husband in their motor home. They settled in Lakeland to be near her brother and sister-in-law and spent many hours making greeting cards and other crafts. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Andrew of Lakeland, daughter Megan of Washington, brothers Rich (Karla) McKee of Tennessee, Ron (Tamra) McKee of Florida, Rod (Sandra) McKee of Iowa, and Rory McKee of Illinois, as well as all her beloved nephews and nieces, her great-nephews and great-nieces, and all her cousins who were loved deeply. She was preceded in death by her parents and bother Russ. A memorial service will take place at Calvary Baptist Church November 11 at 2:00 p.m.To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Roberta Sue Glaze please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gentry-morrison.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Robin Glaze

Mary L. Torson, age 80, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on February 15, 1943, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Wayne and Elsie Mae Smith McEachern.&nbsp; 

A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she was a waitress at Kelly’s Cafe in Scott City for many years where she met her husband, and later was a retail clerk, and a home healthcare provider.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, Pink Ladies, was an avid bowler bowling in several leagues and was a past Girl Scout leader, all in Scott City, Kansas.

On September 15, 1959, she married Martin L. Torson in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; He passed away on December 19, 2010, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her son Martin, Jr. and Debbie Torson of Alba, Texas, daughters Doreena and Randy Marshall of Garden City, Kansas, Rebecca Tresner of Pratt, Kansas, Joletta and Jack Mize of Basehor, Kansas, Shelly and Darrel Berry of Scott City, Kansas, brothers John and Kay McEachern of Ulysses, Kansas, Richard and Jamie McEachern of Scott City, Kansas, sister Twila McLean of Garden City, Kansas, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two grandchildren, and four sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be written to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.&nbsp;

Inurnment will be in the Dighton Cemetery.

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 </figure>February 15, 1943 - November 3, 2023Mary L. Torson, age 80, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on February 15, 1943, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Wayne and Elsie Mae Smith McEachern.&nbsp; A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, she was a waitress at Kelly’s Cafe in Scott City for many years where she met her husband, and later was a retail clerk, and a home healthcare provider.She was a member of the First Christian Church, Pink Ladies, was an avid bowler bowling in several leagues and was a past Girl Scout leader, all in Scott City, Kansas.On September 15, 1959, she married Martin L. Torson in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; He passed away on December 19, 2010, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her son Martin, Jr. and Debbie Torson of Alba, Texas, daughters Doreena and Randy Marshall of Garden City, Kansas, Rebecca Tresner of Pratt, Kansas, Joletta and Jack Mize of Basehor, Kansas, Shelly and Darrel Berry of Scott City, Kansas, brothers John and Kay McEachern of Ulysses, Kansas, Richard and Jamie McEachern of Scott City, Kansas, sister Twila McLean of Garden City, Kansas, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two grandchildren, and four sisters.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be written to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.&nbsp;There will be no calling times.Inurnment will be in the Dighton Cemetery.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/cb385d5d-90d3-4257-ab8f-0b391e7e13fb" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary L. Torson, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/cb385d5d-90d3-4257-ab8f-0b391e7e13fb" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Mary L. Torson

Timothy Mark Parret, 63, passed away November 4, 2023 at his home, Pawnee Rock.

He was born June 3, 1960 the son of Jack and Betty Schell Parret. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident,&nbsp; he was owner and operator of Tim Parret Pipe Company, where he was a truck driver hauling used oilfield structural pipe.

He was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church and a past mayor for the city of Pawnee Rock. &nbsp;He lived in Sedan, Kansas for 13 years where he owned Parret Pipe Company, until moving back to Pawnee Rock in 1999 to continue operating the family business. &nbsp;

One of Tim’s favorite things to do was to go 4-wheeling with his family and his “Pup” dog. &nbsp;He enjoyed going camping and was always known for telling a great story.

On May 11, 1983 he married Rebecca Sue Smith in Louisiana; she survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Travis (Erin) Parret, Kansas City and Nicholas Parret, Pawnee Rock; two daughters, Chasity Parret, Salina and Georgia Parret, Pawnee Rock; two sisters, Marie Johns, Oklahoma and Judy Wheeler, Texas; a sister-in-law, Sandy Parret, Larned; eight grandchildren, Drew Southern, Tanner Parret, Makenzie Frisbie, Hallee Tower, Alexander Parret, Elizabeth Parret, Matthew Parret and Christian Parret; two great-grandchildren; two uncles, David Schell and Curt Schell, one aunt, Debbie Bowman, and nine first cousins and numerous extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Betty Parret; his step-dad Joseph Billus, two brothers, Robert Parret and Jack Parret, Jr., a granddaughter, Kayla Parret; and two aunts, Sara Mostrom and Kathy Hinkel.

Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Pawnee Rock Cemetery with Pastor Wade Russell presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with family present from 5-7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. &nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Timothy Parret Memorial fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>June 3, 1960 - November 4, 2023Timothy Mark Parret, 63, passed away November 4, 2023 at his home, Pawnee Rock.He was born June 3, 1960 the son of Jack and Betty Schell Parret. &nbsp;A lifetime area resident,&nbsp; he was owner and operator of Tim Parret Pipe Company, where he was a truck driver hauling used oilfield structural pipe.He was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church and a past mayor for the city of Pawnee Rock. &nbsp;He lived in Sedan, Kansas for 13 years where he owned Parret Pipe Company, until moving back to Pawnee Rock in 1999 to continue operating the family business. &nbsp;One of Tim’s favorite things to do was to go 4-wheeling with his family and his “Pup” dog. &nbsp;He enjoyed going camping and was always known for telling a great story.On May 11, 1983 he married Rebecca Sue Smith in Louisiana; she survives.Other survivors include two sons, Travis (Erin) Parret, Kansas City and Nicholas Parret, Pawnee Rock; two daughters, Chasity Parret, Salina and Georgia Parret, Pawnee Rock; two sisters, Marie Johns, Oklahoma and Judy Wheeler, Texas; a sister-in-law, Sandy Parret, Larned; eight grandchildren, Drew Southern, Tanner Parret, Makenzie Frisbie, Hallee Tower, Alexander Parret, Elizabeth Parret, Matthew Parret and Christian Parret; two great-grandchildren; two uncles, David Schell and Curt Schell, one aunt, Debbie Bowman, and nine first cousins and numerous extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Betty Parret; his step-dad Joseph Billus, two brothers, Robert Parret and Jack Parret, Jr., a granddaughter, Kayla Parret; and two aunts, Sara Mostrom and Kathy Hinkel.Graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Pawnee Rock Cemetery with Pastor Wade Russell presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with family present from 5-7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. &nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Timothy Parret Memorial fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. &nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Timothy Mark Parret, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithmortuary.com/obituary/timothy-parret/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Timothy Mark Parret

Iris I. Devine Davis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in&nbsp;Austin, Texas, enveloped by the warmth and love of her family.

Iris was born on June 8, 1937, to Warren and Opal Devine in Glencoe, Oklahoma.&nbsp;

She married Gerald “Dale” Davis on May 11, 1956. Together, they had three&nbsp;beautiful children. Deborah Davis Groves (Randall), Gerald Dale Davis II&nbsp;(Jacqueline “Jackie”) and Michael Dale Davis.

Iris and Dale’s journey together was nothing short of remarkable. They&nbsp;established Great Guns Logging, Digital Logging, Davis Ranch, Davis Feedlot, and&nbsp;other ventures that thrived under their leadership. Iris served as vice president&nbsp;until she and her son, Gary, decided to sell the companies after Dale’s death so&nbsp;she could enjoy the retirement they had looked forward to. 

Iris’ greatest&nbsp;achievement lay in her role as a mother, one she cherished deeply and later as&nbsp;“Mimi.” 

Her legacy continues through her seven beloved grandchildren: Aubrey&nbsp;Groves (Thomas Sitch), RaeChelle R. Davis (Ryan), Jordan Groves, Jerod Davis&nbsp;(Alexis), Everly Groves Petruzzelli (Michael), Austin Davis (fiancé Haley Sieben),&nbsp;and Bryce Davis. She would proudly tell you about her great-grands as well. Ariella&nbsp;Davis (9), Michael Ryan Davis (6), Kai Sitch (3), Aidan Petruzzelli (3 months) and&nbsp;Olivia Davis (2 months).

Iris has been reunited in heaven with her husband Dale Davis, her beloved son&nbsp;Michael Dale Davis, and a host of other loved ones, including her parents and her&nbsp;siblings Edith Flaming, Margie Blair, Irma Glover, John Devine, and Gene Devine.

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 </figure>June 8, 1937 - October 25, 2023Iris I. Devine Davis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in&nbsp;Austin, Texas, enveloped by the warmth and love of her family.Iris was born on June 8, 1937, to Warren and Opal Devine in Glencoe, Oklahoma.&nbsp;She married Gerald “Dale” Davis on May 11, 1956. Together, they had three&nbsp;beautiful children. Deborah Davis Groves (Randall), Gerald Dale Davis II&nbsp;(Jacqueline “Jackie”) and Michael Dale Davis.Iris and Dale’s journey together was nothing short of remarkable. They&nbsp;established Great Guns Logging, Digital Logging, Davis Ranch, Davis Feedlot, and&nbsp;other ventures that thrived under their leadership. Iris served as vice president&nbsp;until she and her son, Gary, decided to sell the companies after Dale’s death so&nbsp;she could enjoy the retirement they had looked forward to. Iris’ greatest&nbsp;achievement lay in her role as a mother, one she cherished deeply and later as&nbsp;“Mimi.” Her legacy continues through her seven beloved grandchildren: Aubrey&nbsp;Groves (Thomas Sitch), RaeChelle R. Davis (Ryan), Jordan Groves, Jerod Davis&nbsp;(Alexis), Everly Groves Petruzzelli (Michael), Austin Davis (fiancé Haley Sieben),&nbsp;and Bryce Davis. She would proudly tell you about her great-grands as well. Ariella&nbsp;Davis (9), Michael Ryan Davis (6), Kai Sitch (3), Aidan Petruzzelli (3 months) and&nbsp;Olivia Davis (2 months).Iris has been reunited in heaven with her husband Dale Davis, her beloved son&nbsp;Michael Dale Davis, and a host of other loved ones, including her parents and her&nbsp;siblings Edith Flaming, Margie Blair, Irma Glover, John Devine, and Gene Devine.If there is one word to describe Iris, it would be survivor. After enduring the tragic&nbsp;loss of her youngest son at just 16 and later her husband, both in devastating&nbsp;accidents, she penned a book titled ‘Chasing the Wind’ to offer solace and&nbsp;guidance to those coping with their grief.She also found healing through music. Her resounding singing voice, often&nbsp;compared to the legendary Patsy Cline, was reaffirmed during a chance encounter&nbsp;with Patsy’s friend on the Queen Mary II in 2010. Despite numerous offers to&nbsp;enter show business, Iris chose to put her family first and instead recorded CDs&nbsp;with her close friend Tim Burleson.Every interaction with Iris was a lesson in tenacity. From ruling the basketball&nbsp;court in her youth to her indomitable presence on the tennis court, where she&nbsp;earned the nickname “Killer” at the net, and her unforgettable drive on the golf&nbsp;course, Iris embodied the spirit of competition. Her zest for life shone through&nbsp;everything she did – even relishing a game of gin rummy or Farkle. Her&nbsp;grandchildren all knew better than even to attempt to cheat!Iris brought this same spirit both times she battled and survived breast cancer.&nbsp;She became a beacon of hope for others and a major donor to the Susan G.&nbsp;Komen Foundation.Iris’ family would like to thank her incredible caretakers, Mary Lou Lugo, Daiana&nbsp;Galvez, and Myrna Berrios of Cella Bella, the Halcyon Hospice team- especially&nbsp;Michelle- and the whole Querencia first-floor staff.To our Mother and Mimi: We’ll never see a flower without thinking of you. Every&nbsp;ray of sunshine will remind us of your radiant smile, and every melodious tune&nbsp;will bring memories of your enchanting voice. Your smile could light up a room,&nbsp;and your laugh was contagious. Your voice was always warm and welcoming, and&nbsp;you will be missed beyond measure. Your radiant light lives on in each of us, and&nbsp;we know your strength and joy will stay with us until we meet again.A memorial celebration of life will occur at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 7,&nbsp;at First United Methodist Church, 305 w. 7th in Hays, Kansas. A graveside service will follow.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Susan G. Komen or the First United Methodist Church of Hays in Iris’ memory.Memories and words of comfort may be left on Iris’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>Services in care of Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory – Brock’s Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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