An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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Gregory Lynn Unruh

Craig Allen Miller, 81, passed away May 8, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born February 23, 1940, in Great Bend, the son of Orville Clarence and Hazel Erlain Fulton Miller.

A lifetime area resident he was a car dealer at C &amp; O Miller Used
 Cars, Larned. He was a member of Larned United Methodist Church; Santa 
Fe Trail Auto Club; American Legion, Dodge City; Optimists Club; coffee 
groups; SRCA Dragstrip, Great Bend; Larned Fire Rescue and was a charter
 member of the Larned Rescue.

On February 6, 1971, he married Charlotte Kay Richardson at Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Megan (Jason) Day, Lee’s Summit, 
Missouri; Lance (Lisa) Miller, Shawnee; and four grandchildren, Reese 
Miller, Chase Miller, Hank Day, and Meredith Day.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce Doucette.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Service 
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 
Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Auto Club or the Santa 
Fe Trail Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas
 67550.

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 </figure>Craig Allen Miller, 81, passed away May 8, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.He was born February 23, 1940, in Great Bend, the son of Orville Clarence and Hazel Erlain Fulton Miller.A lifetime area resident he was a car dealer at C &amp; O Miller Used
 Cars, Larned. He was a member of Larned United Methodist Church; Santa 
Fe Trail Auto Club; American Legion, Dodge City; Optimists Club; coffee 
groups; SRCA Dragstrip, Great Bend; Larned Fire Rescue and was a charter
 member of the Larned Rescue.On February 6, 1971, he married Charlotte Kay Richardson at Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: daughter, Megan (Jason) Day, Lee’s Summit, 
Missouri; Lance (Lisa) Miller, Shawnee; and four grandchildren, Reese 
Miller, Chase Miller, Hank Day, and Meredith Day.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joyce Doucette.Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Service 
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 
Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Auto Club or the Santa 
Fe Trail Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas
 67550.

Craig Allen Miller

Mary Ellen Bell, 93, originally from WaKeeney, KS, died May 3, 2021, 
at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS, where she had
 been a resident since September 2017.

Miss Bell was born October 13, 1927, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Otis
 and Alma Flora (Harger) Bell.&nbsp; A 1947 graduate of WaKeeney High School,
 she served as a caregiver for her mother for 30 years.

Survivors include her sister, Lois Baalmann of Salina, KS; nieces 
Linda (Baalmann) Jones (Dan) of Salina, KS; Carol Baalmann of Shawnee, 
KS; Beverly (Baalmann) Rodriguez (James) of Fayetteville, NC; Jerry Rohr
 (Connie) of Holiday, FL; Kristi Rohr of Mesa, AZ; Alice (Rohr) Sorenson
 (Steve) of Lincoln, NE, and numerous great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma Bell; two 
sisters, Ruth Irene Bell and Wilma Jean (Bell) Rohr (Aloysius); and 
nephews Allen Rohr (Kristi) and Mark Rohr (Karen).

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th
 St., WaKeeney, KS, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 am to
 11:00 am before the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in the WaKeeney City 
Cemetery following the service.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society. Donations may be sent 
to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672. Condolences
 may be sent to the family via <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-bell">Schmitt Funeral Home</a>.

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 </figure>Mary Ellen Bell, 93, originally from WaKeeney, KS, died May 3, 2021, 
at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation in Salina, KS, where she had
 been a resident since September 2017.Miss Bell was born October 13, 1927, in WaKeeney, KS, to William Otis
 and Alma Flora (Harger) Bell.&nbsp; A 1947 graduate of WaKeeney High School,
 she served as a caregiver for her mother for 30 years.Survivors include her sister, Lois Baalmann of Salina, KS; nieces 
Linda (Baalmann) Jones (Dan) of Salina, KS; Carol Baalmann of Shawnee, 
KS; Beverly (Baalmann) Rodriguez (James) of Fayetteville, NC; Jerry Rohr
 (Connie) of Holiday, FL; Kristi Rohr of Mesa, AZ; Alice (Rohr) Sorenson
 (Steve) of Lincoln, NE, and numerous great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Alma Bell; two 
sisters, Ruth Irene Bell and Wilma Jean (Bell) Rohr (Aloysius); and 
nephews Allen Rohr (Kristi) and Mark Rohr (Karen).Funeral services will be Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 11:00 am at Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th
 St., WaKeeney, KS, where the family will greet friends from 10:00 am to
 11:00 am before the service.&nbsp; Interment will be in the WaKeeney City 
Cemetery following the service.Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society. Donations may be sent 
to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672. Condolences
 may be sent to the family via <a href="https://www.schmittfuneral.com/obituary/mary-bell">Schmitt Funeral Home</a>.

Mary Ellen Bell

Donald C. “Don” Staab, 85 of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; He was born November 8, 1935, in Salina, Kansas, to Aloysius Raymond “Al” and Olivia Delores (Korbe) Staab.&nbsp; He married Sylvia (Lang) on October 8, 1960, at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on October 27, 1960.&nbsp; He then married Gertude (Maneth) on June 8, 1964, at La Crosse, Kansas.

He was an attorney for 60 years and had his private law practice in Ellis County from 1963 to 2019.&nbsp; He was a Civil Affairs Attorney at Fort Leonard Wood from 1960 to 1963.&nbsp; He was elected Ellis County Attorney in 1965 through 1967, then served in Ellis County District Court as Assistant County Attorney from 1970 to 1975.&nbsp; He served as City Attorney for Victoria Municipal Court from 1970 to 1975, and City Judge for Victoria Municipal Court from 1979 to 2001.&nbsp; He was the School Board Attorney for U.S.D. #432 at Victoria for 30 years.

Don grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and was a 1953 graduate of Ellis High School.&nbsp; He attended&nbsp; Colorado University at Boulder, Colorado, from 1953 to 1954.&nbsp; He received his BA Degree in Political Science in 1956, and his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1959, both at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;

Don was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity since 1957, a member of the Kansas Bar Association, a member of the Ellis County Bar Association since 1959, and a Life Member of the Washburn Law School Association since 1990.&nbsp; He was a member of the Board of Directors at the Farmers National Bank in Victoria from 1984 to 1991, and a member of the Board of Directors at the Victoria Community Credit Union from 1991 to 2001.&nbsp; He served on the U.S.D. #432 School Board from 1981 to 1985, and from 1989 to 1983.&nbsp; He was a member of the United States of America Court for the District of Colorado since 1998, and a prior Commissioner of the Kansas Lawyers Assistant Program.

He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly, and a Past Faithfull Navigator all of Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Don was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado University Buffaloes fan, and he enjoyed fishing, reading and walking his dog.

Survivors include his wife, Gertie Staab, of the home; one son, Karl Staab and wife, Debbie, Victoria, KS; one daughter, Amy J. Staab, Ellis, KS; two granddaughters, Audrey Staab and Morgan Staab; and his little four-legged friend, Maverick.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; and his lifelong best friends from Ellis Elementary School and Ellis High School, Rudy Erbert; Don Rowland; Don Schoech; Andy Pfeifer; and Jack Niernberger.&nbsp;

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 14, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Fred Gatschet and Father James Moster O.F.M.Cap. officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from&nbsp; 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

A Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. all at the mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to TMP-Marian High School/Fine Arts Department or Hospice of Hays Medical Center, made payable to the organization in care of, Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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 </figure>Donald C. “Don” Staab, 85 of Victoria, Kansas, died Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays.&nbsp; He was born November 8, 1935, in Salina, Kansas, to Aloysius Raymond “Al” and Olivia Delores (Korbe) Staab.&nbsp; He married Sylvia (Lang) on October 8, 1960, at Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on October 27, 1960.&nbsp; He then married Gertude (Maneth) on June 8, 1964, at La Crosse, Kansas.He was an attorney for 60 years and had his private law practice in Ellis County from 1963 to 2019.&nbsp; He was a Civil Affairs Attorney at Fort Leonard Wood from 1960 to 1963.&nbsp; He was elected Ellis County Attorney in 1965 through 1967, then served in Ellis County District Court as Assistant County Attorney from 1970 to 1975.&nbsp; He served as City Attorney for Victoria Municipal Court from 1970 to 1975, and City Judge for Victoria Municipal Court from 1979 to 2001.&nbsp; He was the School Board Attorney for U.S.D. #432 at Victoria for 30 years.Don grew up in Ellis, Kansas, and was a 1953 graduate of Ellis High School.&nbsp; He attended&nbsp; Colorado University at Boulder, Colorado, from 1953 to 1954.&nbsp; He received his BA Degree in Political Science in 1956, and his Juris Doctorate Degree in 1959, both at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;Don was a member of the Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity since 1957, a member of the Kansas Bar Association, a member of the Ellis County Bar Association since 1959, and a Life Member of the Washburn Law School Association since 1990.&nbsp; He was a member of the Board of Directors at the Farmers National Bank in Victoria from 1984 to 1991, and a member of the Board of Directors at the Victoria Community Credit Union from 1991 to 2001.&nbsp; He served on the U.S.D. #432 School Board from 1981 to 1985, and from 1989 to 1983.&nbsp; He was a member of the United States of America Court for the District of Colorado since 1998, and a prior Commissioner of the Kansas Lawyers Assistant Program.He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, the Knights of Columbus 3rd Degree, the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Assembly, and a Past Faithfull Navigator all of Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Don was an avid Denver Broncos and Colorado University Buffaloes fan, and he enjoyed fishing, reading and walking his dog.Survivors include his wife, Gertie Staab, of the home; one son, Karl Staab and wife, Debbie, Victoria, KS; one daughter, Amy J. Staab, Ellis, KS; two granddaughters, Audrey Staab and Morgan Staab; and his little four-legged friend, Maverick.He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; and his lifelong best friends from Ellis Elementary School and Ellis High School, Rudy Erbert; Don Rowland; Don Schoech; Andy Pfeifer; and Jack Niernberger.&nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 14, 2021, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father Fred Gatschet and Father James Moster O.F.M.Cap. officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family will receive friends from&nbsp; 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;A Knights of Columbus rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, and the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:30 to 7:00 P.M. all at the mortuary.In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials to TMP-Marian High School/Fine Arts Department or Hospice of Hays Medical Center, made payable to the organization in care of, Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Donald C. 'Don' Staab

Patricia Jean Luea, age 73, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society,
 Ellis. She was born June 26, 1947, in WaKeeney, Kansas to Joe and 
Lillian (Weber) Locker.

She graduated from Ellis High School in
 1965 and obtained a master’s degree in mathematics from Fort Hays State
 University. She married Paul Luea on April 17, 1971, in Hays.

Patricia was a retired math professor 
at Fort Hays State University. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, gardening,
 home improvement TV shows and was also an avid reader.

She is survived by her husband Paul of 
the home; her mother, Lillian Locker of WaKeeney; two sons, Jason Luea 
and wife Samantha of Ellis and Jonas Locker of North Platte, Nebraska as
 well as three grandchildren, Abby Luea, Jacob Luea and Jonathon Luea.

She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Locker and a sister, Pam McMahon.

Private family services are planned. Arrangements are with Keithley Funeral Chapel 400. E. 17th Ellis, Kansas

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 FHSU Math Department. Contributions made payable to the organization 
may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601.

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

Patricia Jean Luea, age 73, of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Friday, April 30, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society,
 Ellis. She was born June 26, 1947, in WaKeeney, Kansas to Joe and 
Lillian (Weber) Locker.She graduated from Ellis High School in
 1965 and obtained a master’s degree in mathematics from Fort Hays State
 University. She married Paul Luea on April 17, 1971, in Hays.Patricia was a retired math professor 
at Fort Hays State University. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, gardening,
 home improvement TV shows and was also an avid reader.She is survived by her husband Paul of 
the home; her mother, Lillian Locker of WaKeeney; two sons, Jason Luea 
and wife Samantha of Ellis and Jonas Locker of North Platte, Nebraska as
 well as three grandchildren, Abby Luea, Jacob Luea and Jonathon Luea.She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Locker and a sister, Pam McMahon.Private family services are planned. Arrangements are with Keithley Funeral Chapel 400. E. 17th Ellis, KansasMemorial contributions are suggested to
 FHSU Math Department. Contributions made payable to the organization 
may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Patricia Jean Luea

Ann Elaine Currie, age 92 of Stockton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 
2020 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. Ann was born on 
May 25, 1927 in Concordia, Kansas, grew up in Washington and Manhattan, 
KS and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1945. Following high 
school, she attended Kansas State University and earned a bachelor’s 
degree in Home Economics Education in 1949 and taught went on to teach 
Home Economics at WaKeeney High School. Ann was united in marriage to 
Kenneth Clifford Currie on December 21, 1952. They moved to Stockton in
 1957.
 Ann worked a number of years at the Stockton Public Library 
particularly enjoying the Children’s Story Hour and Crafts. She was a 
60+ year member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton teaching 
Sunday school, serving dinners and receptions and participating in the 
Women’s Society. An avid follower of Stockton High School, she attended
 activities until just a few years ago. Ann belonged to many service 
organizations and was particularly active in P.E.O. Flower gardening 
and sewing/quilting were lifelong interests. There was a no more 
passionate K-state fan and she was especially proud that her 
granddaughter was a 4th generation Wildcat.
 Ann was a devoted mother and is survived by her children, Randall 
(Lisa) Currie of Garden City, KS and Marty Currie (Doug Degler) of 
Hayward, WI; brothers Bill (Helen) Neff, Portage, MI and John (Lorraine)
 Neff, Farmington, CT; sister, Ruth Smethers Olathe, KS; and 1 special 
granddaughter, Amanda Currie of Garden City, KS.
 Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband and life partner, Ken and parents, Leonard and Margaret (Ferguson) Neff. 
 Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband and life partner, Ken and parents, Leonard and Margaret (Ferguson) Neff. 
 A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 20, 
2021 at Stockton Cemterty. Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth C. 
Currie Agricultural and the Ann E. Currie Home Economics scholarships 
which have benefited Rooks County students studying in these fields at 
K-State for over 25 years. Memorials may be sent in care of Plumer 
Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Ann Elaine Currie, age 92 of Stockton, passed away on Monday, March 16, 
2020 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville. Ann was born on 
May 25, 1927 in Concordia, Kansas, grew up in Washington and Manhattan, 
KS and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1945. Following high 
school, she attended Kansas State University and earned a bachelor’s 
degree in Home Economics Education in 1949 and taught went on to teach 
Home Economics at WaKeeney High School. Ann was united in marriage to 
Kenneth Clifford Currie on December 21, 1952. They moved to Stockton in
 1957.
 Ann worked a number of years at the Stockton Public Library 
particularly enjoying the Children’s Story Hour and Crafts. She was a 
60+ year member of the United Methodist Church in Stockton teaching 
Sunday school, serving dinners and receptions and participating in the 
Women’s Society. An avid follower of Stockton High School, she attended
 activities until just a few years ago. Ann belonged to many service 
organizations and was particularly active in P.E.O. Flower gardening 
and sewing/quilting were lifelong interests. There was a no more 
passionate K-state fan and she was especially proud that her 
granddaughter was a 4th generation Wildcat.
 Ann was a devoted mother and is survived by her children, Randall 
(Lisa) Currie of Garden City, KS and Marty Currie (Doug Degler) of 
Hayward, WI; brothers Bill (Helen) Neff, Portage, MI and John (Lorraine)
 Neff, Farmington, CT; sister, Ruth Smethers Olathe, KS; and 1 special 
granddaughter, Amanda Currie of Garden City, KS.
 Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband and life partner, Ken and parents, Leonard and Margaret (Ferguson) Neff. 
 Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband and life partner, Ken and parents, Leonard and Margaret (Ferguson) Neff. 
 A Celebration of Life Service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 20, 
2021 at Stockton Cemterty. Memorials are suggested to the Kenneth C. 
Currie Agricultural and the Ann E. Currie Home Economics scholarships 
which have benefited Rooks County students studying in these fields at 
K-State for over 25 years. Memorials may be sent in care of Plumer 
Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Ann Elaine Currie

Delinda L. Edwards, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
February 22, 1954, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of Andy and Betty 
Martin Anderson.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1961 moving 
from Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts.

She was a member of the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas.

On October 1, 1972,&nbsp;she married Max L. Edwards in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Max Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Jason &amp; Cindy Edwards of Olathe, Kansas, Joel &amp; 
Danielle Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Lisa Powelson of 
Scott City, Kansas, Mother &amp; Step Father - Betty &amp; Gene Ryan of 
Scott City, Kansas, Three Sisters - Dana &amp; Steve Edwards of Scott 
City, Kansas, Debbie Kirk of Blackwell, Oklahoma, Denise &amp; Steve 
Wishon of Topeka, Kansas,&nbsp; Step Mother - Rita Anderson of Hill City, 
Kansas, Two Step Sisters - Gina Cregg of Lawrence, Kansas, Pam &amp; 
Matt Keith of Hill City, Kansas, and Ten Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Father - Andy Anderson.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price 
and Sons Funeral Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 
1:55 PM.

Visitation times will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in 
Scott City, Kansas.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County EMT’s, 
Central Care Cancer Center, or Hope’s Closet in care of Price and Sons 
Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Delinda L. Edwards, age 67, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
February 22, 1954, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of Andy and Betty 
Martin Anderson.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1961 moving 
from Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and enjoyed doing crafts.She was a member of the Church Of The Nazarene in Scott City, Kansas.On October 1, 1972,&nbsp;she married Max L. Edwards in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Max Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, 
Two Sons - Jason &amp; Cindy Edwards of Olathe, Kansas, Joel &amp; 
Danielle Edwards of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter - Lisa Powelson of 
Scott City, Kansas, Mother &amp; Step Father - Betty &amp; Gene Ryan of 
Scott City, Kansas, Three Sisters - Dana &amp; Steve Edwards of Scott 
City, Kansas, Debbie Kirk of Blackwell, Oklahoma, Denise &amp; Steve 
Wishon of Topeka, Kansas,&nbsp; Step Mother - Rita Anderson of Hill City, 
Kansas, Two Step Sisters - Gina Cregg of Lawrence, Kansas, Pam &amp; 
Matt Keith of Hill City, Kansas, and Ten Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Father - Andy Anderson.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021, 
at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev. Kyle 
Evans presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live on Facebook at Price 
and Sons Funeral Home page (www.facebook.com/priceandsons) starting at 
1:55 PM.Visitation times will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 
10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in 
Scott City, Kansas.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the Scott County EMT’s, 
Central Care Cancer Center, or Hope’s Closet in care of Price and Sons 
Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Delinda L. Edwards

Gracie L. Perez, 88, passed away May 6, 2021 at the Center at Waterfront, Wichita.

She was born March 13, 1933 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of James Henry and Addie Clutch Henderson.

Moving from Arkansas, she has been a Larned resident since she was 
18. She worked as an LPN at St Joseph Memorial Hospital for 25 years and
 later as a Licensed Mental Health Technician for Larned State Hospital 
until her retirement. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned and the Altar Society. She enjoyed helping with church 
activities, planting flowers, and cruising in the country to see 
wildlife, birds, and farm animals. She absolutely adored her family and 
grandchildren, always doing anything they asked.

On March 6, 1954 she married Fheno G. Perez at Larned; he survives.

Survivors include: husband, Fheno G. Perez, Larned; a daughter, 
Regina (Harold) Henderson, Wichita; a son, Reginald (Erika) Perez, 
Wichita; a sister, ErmaLea (Herman) Butler, Harrison, Arkansas; five 
grandchildren, Kevin (Kayla) Perez, Alyssa Henderson, Makayla Perez, 
Ashley Tennant, and Nicholas Tennant; two sisters-in-law, Ann Perez and 
Lola Perez, both of Larned; and a brother-in-law, Raymond (Betty) Perez,
 Larned; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and 
great-great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, James and Addie Henderson;
 her father and mother-in-law, Pedro and Isabell (Geurrero) Perez; four 
sisters, Alice Martinez, Louise Barker, Pearl Howles, Cynthia Valines; 
two brothers, Bill Henderson, Clinton Henderson; a half-brother, Jamie 
Henderson; three sisters-in-law, Petra Perez, Mary Perez, Josie Perez; 
and two brothers-in-law, Ernie Perez and Harry Perez.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Pastor Bernard Felix and Father 
Warren Stecklein presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live 
at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 
p.m. Cremation will take place following the service.

Memorials may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Gracie L. Perez, 88, passed away May 6, 2021 at the Center at Waterfront, Wichita.She was born March 13, 1933 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of James Henry and Addie Clutch Henderson.Moving from Arkansas, she has been a Larned resident since she was 
18. She worked as an LPN at St Joseph Memorial Hospital for 25 years and
 later as a Licensed Mental Health Technician for Larned State Hospital 
until her retirement. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned and the Altar Society. She enjoyed helping with church 
activities, planting flowers, and cruising in the country to see 
wildlife, birds, and farm animals. She absolutely adored her family and 
grandchildren, always doing anything they asked.On March 6, 1954 she married Fheno G. Perez at Larned; he survives.Survivors include: husband, Fheno G. Perez, Larned; a daughter, 
Regina (Harold) Henderson, Wichita; a son, Reginald (Erika) Perez, 
Wichita; a sister, ErmaLea (Herman) Butler, Harrison, Arkansas; five 
grandchildren, Kevin (Kayla) Perez, Alyssa Henderson, Makayla Perez, 
Ashley Tennant, and Nicholas Tennant; two sisters-in-law, Ann Perez and 
Lola Perez, both of Larned; and a brother-in-law, Raymond (Betty) Perez,
 Larned; and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and 
great-great nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by: her parents, James and Addie Henderson;
 her father and mother-in-law, Pedro and Isabell (Geurrero) Perez; four 
sisters, Alice Martinez, Louise Barker, Pearl Howles, Cynthia Valines; 
two brothers, Bill Henderson, Clinton Henderson; a half-brother, Jamie 
Henderson; three sisters-in-law, Petra Perez, Mary Perez, Josie Perez; 
and two brothers-in-law, Ernie Perez and Harry Perez.Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Pastor Bernard Felix and Father 
Warren Stecklein presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live 
at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2021 at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with a rosary and vigil beginning at 7:00 
p.m. Cremation will take place following the service.Memorials may be given to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Gracie L. Perez

Yvonne Jennison, 97, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Park Lane 
Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born on November 26, 1923 in Gove 
County the daughter of Martin Monroe &amp; Olga Rebecca (Anderson) 
Siegrist. She married Harold S. Jennison on June 18, 1949 at Healy. 
He died on August 18, 2003. 
Yvonne graduated with the Class of 1941 from Healy High School. She was
 a member of the Healy United Methodist Church where she sang in the 
choir, served on numerous committees and was active in the United 
Methodist Women’s activities. She enjoyed woodworking projects on her 
home and her families’ projects, fishing, sharks tooth hunting, family 
vacations and bird watching. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters- Pamela Jennison and Lois (Steve) 
Fenster all of Healy, Grandchildren- Paul (Reagan) Wilson of Stratford,
 Oklahoma, Neil (Allison) Wilson of Healy Kurt (Sarah) Fenster of 
Indianapolis, Indiana and Danielle (Jeremy) Demuth of Pratt, 
Great-Grandchildren- Genesis Wilson, Jericho Wilson, Nehemiah Wilson, 
Tyndale Wilson, Landon Demuth, Kaleb Demuth, Ethan Demuth and Arlo 
Fenster, Best Friend- D.J. Miller, numerous nephews and nieces. 
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Sister- Elaine Von 
Schriltz and Brother-In-Law- Kaye Don Von Schriltz all of her husband’s 
siblings and their spouses, 2 Sons-In-Law- Earl Wilson and Forrest York. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Healy 
United Methodist Church with Rev Bud Tuxhorn officiating. The service 
will be Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial 
will be in Healy Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Healy United 
Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 
Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Condolences may be posted
 at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Yvonne Jennison, 97, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Park Lane 
Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born on November 26, 1923 in Gove 
County the daughter of Martin Monroe &amp; Olga Rebecca (Anderson) 
Siegrist. She married Harold S. Jennison on June 18, 1949 at Healy. 
He died on August 18, 2003. 
Yvonne graduated with the Class of 1941 from Healy High School. She was
 a member of the Healy United Methodist Church where she sang in the 
choir, served on numerous committees and was active in the United 
Methodist Women’s activities. She enjoyed woodworking projects on her 
home and her families’ projects, fishing, sharks tooth hunting, family 
vacations and bird watching. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters- Pamela Jennison and Lois (Steve) 
Fenster all of Healy, Grandchildren- Paul (Reagan) Wilson of Stratford,
 Oklahoma, Neil (Allison) Wilson of Healy Kurt (Sarah) Fenster of 
Indianapolis, Indiana and Danielle (Jeremy) Demuth of Pratt, 
Great-Grandchildren- Genesis Wilson, Jericho Wilson, Nehemiah Wilson, 
Tyndale Wilson, Landon Demuth, Kaleb Demuth, Ethan Demuth and Arlo 
Fenster, Best Friend- D.J. Miller, numerous nephews and nieces. 
She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Sister- Elaine Von 
Schriltz and Brother-In-Law- Kaye Don Von Schriltz all of her husband’s 
siblings and their spouses, 2 Sons-In-Law- Earl Wilson and Forrest York. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday May 12, 2021 at Healy 
United Methodist Church with Rev Bud Tuxhorn officiating. The service 
will be Facebook Live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Burial 
will be in Healy Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Healy United 
Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 
Tuesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Condolences may be posted
 at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yvonne Jennison

Tony Hinson, 59, passed away May 5, 2021, in rural Great Bend. He was
 born April 7, 1962, at Concordia, to Gary &amp; Patricia (Blake) 
Hinson. He married Michelle Erskin May 18, 1985, at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Tony graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981. He installed 
overhead doors for C&amp;V Home Improvement/Kansas Doors. He enjoyed 
collecting odds and ends items, garage sales and loved traveling to Las 
Vegas. Tony loved to help everybody, was an excellent handyman, a true 
jack of all trades and was the go to man when you had a problem. He 
never knew a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Tone.

Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Hinson of the home; two sons, 
Tyler Hinson and Jessi Ziepfel of Bluffton, SC, and Blake Hinson of 
Midland, Tex.; a daughter, Janell Simmons and husband Matt of Topeka; 
his mother and father, Gary and Pat Hinson of Great Bend; his father and
 mother in law, Don and Sharon Erskin of Great Bend; a brother, Greg 
Hinson and wife Alina, and a sister, Tammy Hinson, all of Great Bend; 
and two grandchildren, Kendall Simmons and Abby Hinson.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 
11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor
 Larry Schumacher presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the 
Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Tony Hinson, 59, passed away May 5, 2021, in rural Great Bend. He was
 born April 7, 1962, at Concordia, to Gary &amp; Patricia (Blake) 
Hinson. He married Michelle Erskin May 18, 1985, at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tony graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981. He installed 
overhead doors for C&amp;V Home Improvement/Kansas Doors. He enjoyed 
collecting odds and ends items, garage sales and loved traveling to Las 
Vegas. Tony loved to help everybody, was an excellent handyman, a true 
jack of all trades and was the go to man when you had a problem. He 
never knew a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, 
especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Tone.Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Hinson of the home; two sons, 
Tyler Hinson and Jessi Ziepfel of Bluffton, SC, and Blake Hinson of 
Midland, Tex.; a daughter, Janell Simmons and husband Matt of Topeka; 
his mother and father, Gary and Pat Hinson of Great Bend; his father and
 mother in law, Don and Sharon Erskin of Great Bend; a brother, Greg 
Hinson and wife Alina, and a sister, Tammy Hinson, all of Great Bend; 
and two grandchildren, Kendall Simmons and Abby Hinson.The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 
11, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 
10:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor
 Larry Schumacher presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend 
Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the 
Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Tony Hinson

David Armbrister, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, in Ellis.

Arrangements are pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

David Armbrister, age 80, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Friday, May 7, 2021, in Ellis.Arrangements are pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

David Armbrister

January 25, 1933
 -
 May 6, 2021

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Ronald-Frank-Pertl?obId=21044050#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 25, 1933
 -
 May 6, 2021 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Ronald-Frank-Pertl?obId=21044050#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Frank Pertl

Martha Lee Nicholson passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at her home 
surrounded by her family. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 
Johnstown PA. She earned her Bachelors degree at Avila University, 
Kansas City MO. She earned her Masters degree at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays Kansas. Martha taught in Elementary Education for 25 
years. She served alongside her husband in pastoring seven 
churches throughout Pennsylvania, Missouri and Kansas. Martha had a 
great love of music, she played the piano and directed choirs during 
their ministry. She wrote Bible Lessons for adults and children. She 
also had a love of reading and arranging flowers. Martha had become a 
member of the Church of God International at a young age and then became
 a member of the Assemblies of God for 38 years following her husband’s 
pastorate. Currently she was a member of the North Cleveland Church of 
God where she was an active member of the Unity Sunday School Class and 
Peacemakers Class from 2015 to current. She was preceded in death by parents Alva and Mary Miller Lynch and her husband of 61 years Edward Eugene Nicholson. 
 She is survived by her sons Timothy Nicholson (Connie), Todd Nicholson 
(Stephanie), her daughter Renee’ Brown (Eddie), her grandchildren Amie 
Nicholson, Kyle Cox, David Nicholson (Shawnacy), Hailey Nicholson, 
Bailey Nicholson, Melia Nicholson, Ryan Richardson (Heather), Rhonda 
Graham (Keith), Cassie Brown, Benjamin Nicholson (Brianna), Tessalyn 
Nicholson, and Kate Nicholson. Her great grandchildren Nicholas Staggs, 
Robert Tucker, Kyla Richardson, Conner Richardson, Kelsie Richardson, 
Jude Graham, Scott Graham and Roman Graham. A Remembrance of 
Life Service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday May 15, 2021 at Jim Rush
 Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee St. Chapel with Pastor Mark 
Williams officiating. The interment will follow at Lee Cemetery with 
family and friends serving as casket bearers. The family will receive 
friends Saturday the 15th from 12 until 2pm at the funeral home. 
 Due to current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking 
care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will
 be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and 
family members attending visitations and services to please bring and 
wear a mask.

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 </figure>Martha Lee Nicholson passed away Wednesday May 5, 2021 at her home 
surrounded by her family. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 
Johnstown PA. She earned her Bachelors degree at Avila University, 
Kansas City MO. She earned her Masters degree at Fort Hays State 
University, Hays Kansas. Martha taught in Elementary Education for 25 
years. She served alongside her husband in pastoring seven 
churches throughout Pennsylvania, Missouri and Kansas. Martha had a 
great love of music, she played the piano and directed choirs during 
their ministry. She wrote Bible Lessons for adults and children. She 
also had a love of reading and arranging flowers. Martha had become a 
member of the Church of God International at a young age and then became
 a member of the Assemblies of God for 38 years following her husband’s 
pastorate. Currently she was a member of the North Cleveland Church of 
God where she was an active member of the Unity Sunday School Class and 
Peacemakers Class from 2015 to current. She was preceded in death by parents Alva and Mary Miller Lynch and her husband of 61 years Edward Eugene Nicholson. 
 She is survived by her sons Timothy Nicholson (Connie), Todd Nicholson 
(Stephanie), her daughter Renee’ Brown (Eddie), her grandchildren Amie 
Nicholson, Kyle Cox, David Nicholson (Shawnacy), Hailey Nicholson, 
Bailey Nicholson, Melia Nicholson, Ryan Richardson (Heather), Rhonda 
Graham (Keith), Cassie Brown, Benjamin Nicholson (Brianna), Tessalyn 
Nicholson, and Kate Nicholson. Her great grandchildren Nicholas Staggs, 
Robert Tucker, Kyla Richardson, Conner Richardson, Kelsie Richardson, 
Jude Graham, Scott Graham and Roman Graham. A Remembrance of 
Life Service will be held at 2 o’clock Saturday May 15, 2021 at Jim Rush
 Funeral and Cremation Services North Ocoee St. Chapel with Pastor Mark 
Williams officiating. The interment will follow at Lee Cemetery with 
family and friends serving as casket bearers. The family will receive 
friends Saturday the 15th from 12 until 2pm at the funeral home. 
 Due to current COVID-19 regulations, our staff is committed to taking 
care of our guests and families that we serve. Please understand we will
 be following the State’s COVID guidelines. We also ask all guests and 
family members attending visitations and services to please bring and 
wear a mask.

Martha Lee Nicholson

Mark Wayne McCarty was born on Aug. 19, 1963 in Rocky Ford, Colo., and left his earthly body May 5 in Elkhart. Mark was the first born to Elwin Wayne McCarty and Patti Lea Scofield McCarty. The family moved to Johnson City. He was soon joined by sisters. The family moved to Keyes, Okla., when he was in elementary school. Mark graduated from Keyes High School. He attended OPSU for a couple of years until he enrolled in a technical program at TSTI in Amarillo, Texas. Mark graduated with an Associates Degree in Laser Technology in May 1987.

He moved to Chicago and went to work for Mazak. After a few years, he moved to Grapevine, Texas, while continuing to work for Mazak. Soon after, he opened his own business servicing laser machines. Mark returned to southwest Kansas in 2012 but continued to travel to service his long-time customers. Mark enjoyed his friends and family and the lifetime of memories they gave him. He loved to fish and would be on the lake first thing come the weekend. Sometimes when work was too busy to golf, he would take his clubs with him just hoping he could play a course. He loved NASCAR and the Texas Motor Speedway. Mark was a jokester and would often call you with a joke. His work took him all over the country and introduced him to many people. Many of his clients became his best friends, life-long friends. Mark was a beloved son who called his mother every day. Mark is survived by his sisters, Sherri Hitchings and husband Todd of Boise City, Okla., Vicki Peacock and husband Jimmy of Elkhart, Debbie Lang and husband Jim of Dallas, Lanelle Johnson and husband Eric of Elkhart, and Lanette Patte and husband Richard of France; brother, Donny Bellomy and wife, Chelsey of Emporia, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Elwin McCarty, mother Patti Bellomy and step-father Jim Bellomy Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Keyes United Methodist Church in Keyes, Okla., with Pastor Rick Forthman officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Morton County Library in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.

Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

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 </figure>Mark Wayne McCarty was born on Aug. 19, 1963 in Rocky Ford, Colo., and left his earthly body May 5 in Elkhart. Mark was the first born to Elwin Wayne McCarty and Patti Lea Scofield McCarty. The family moved to Johnson City. He was soon joined by sisters. The family moved to Keyes, Okla., when he was in elementary school. Mark graduated from Keyes High School. He attended OPSU for a couple of years until he enrolled in a technical program at TSTI in Amarillo, Texas. Mark graduated with an Associates Degree in Laser Technology in May 1987.He moved to Chicago and went to work for Mazak. After a few years, he moved to Grapevine, Texas, while continuing to work for Mazak. Soon after, he opened his own business servicing laser machines. Mark returned to southwest Kansas in 2012 but continued to travel to service his long-time customers. Mark enjoyed his friends and family and the lifetime of memories they gave him. He loved to fish and would be on the lake first thing come the weekend. Sometimes when work was too busy to golf, he would take his clubs with him just hoping he could play a course. He loved NASCAR and the Texas Motor Speedway. Mark was a jokester and would often call you with a joke. His work took him all over the country and introduced him to many people. Many of his clients became his best friends, life-long friends. Mark was a beloved son who called his mother every day. Mark is survived by his sisters, Sherri Hitchings and husband Todd of Boise City, Okla., Vicki Peacock and husband Jimmy of Elkhart, Debbie Lang and husband Jim of Dallas, Lanelle Johnson and husband Eric of Elkhart, and Lanette Patte and husband Richard of France; brother, Donny Bellomy and wife, Chelsey of Emporia, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father Elwin McCarty, mother Patti Bellomy and step-father Jim Bellomy Memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Monday, May 10 at Keyes United Methodist Church in Keyes, Okla., with Pastor Rick Forthman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Morton County Library in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 854, Elkhart, KS 67950.Condolences may be posted at <a href="http://www.garnandfuneralhomes.com">www.garnandfuneralhomes.com</a>.

Mark Wayne McCarty

Tony Hinson, 59, passed away May 5 in rural Great Bend. He was born April 7, 1962 at Concordia, to Gary and Patricia (Blake) Hinson.

He married Michelle Erskin May 18, 1985 at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Tony graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981. He installed overhead doors for C&amp;V Home Improvement/Kansas Doors. He enjoyed collecting odds and ends items, garage sales and loved traveling to Las Vegas.

Tony loved to help everybody, was an excellent handyman, a true jack of all trades and was the go-to man when you had a problem. He never knew a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Tone.

Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Hinson of the home; two sons, Tyler Hinson and Jessi Ziepfel of Bluffton, S.C., and Blake Hinson of Midland, Texas; a daughter, Janell Simmons and husband Matt of Topeka; his mother and father, Gary and Pat Hinson of Great Bend; his father and mother in law, Don and Sharon Erskin of Great Bend; a brother, Greg Hinson and wife Alina, and a sister, Tammy Hinson, all of Great Bend; and two grandchildren, Kendall Simmons and Abby Hinson.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 11 at Bryant Funeral Home.

The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Tony Hinson, 59, passed away May 5 in rural Great Bend. He was born April 7, 1962 at Concordia, to Gary and Patricia (Blake) Hinson.He married Michelle Erskin May 18, 1985 at Great Bend. &nbsp;&nbsp;Tony graduated from Great Bend High School in 1981. He installed overhead doors for C&amp;V Home Improvement/Kansas Doors. He enjoyed collecting odds and ends items, garage sales and loved traveling to Las Vegas.Tony loved to help everybody, was an excellent handyman, a true jack of all trades and was the go-to man when you had a problem. He never knew a stranger. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, who called him Papa Tone.Survivors include, his wife, Michelle Hinson of the home; two sons, Tyler Hinson and Jessi Ziepfel of Bluffton, S.C., and Blake Hinson of Midland, Texas; a daughter, Janell Simmons and husband Matt of Topeka; his mother and father, Gary and Pat Hinson of Great Bend; his father and mother in law, Don and Sharon Erskin of Great Bend; a brother, Greg Hinson and wife Alina, and a sister, Tammy Hinson, all of Great Bend; and two grandchildren, Kendall Simmons and Abby Hinson.The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, May 11 at Bryant Funeral Home.The memorial service will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to the Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Virgil Gene Schuster, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P. &nbsp;and Mary (Flax) Schuster. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961.&nbsp; He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013. Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the service station he filled his time driving for Mid Kansas Auto Auction as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing jig saw puzzles.&nbsp; He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend, KS; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb, KS; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell, KS; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601. Visitation will be Friday, May 7th from 5pm - 8 pm with a combined vigil and K of C Rosary at 7 PM, all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E 17th in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Virgil Gene Schuster, age 77, of Ellis, Kansas passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton, KS.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P. &nbsp;and Mary (Flax) Schuster. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961.&nbsp; He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013. Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the service station he filled his time driving for Mid Kansas Auto Auction as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing jig saw puzzles.&nbsp; He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus. He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend, KS; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb, KS; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell, KS; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton. Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601. Visitation will be Friday, May 7th from 5pm - 8 pm with a combined vigil and K of C Rosary at 7 PM, all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E 17th in Ellis. Funeral services will be 10 AM, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Virgil Gene Schuster

Clinton W. Grieve, 92, of Osborne, KS, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
 at the Nickol Home in Glasco, KS. &nbsp;He was born in Osborne, KS on June 
5, 1928 to the late Myrtle (Hammer) and Owen Greve.

Clinton graduated from Osborne&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He served in the U. S. Air Force as a Staff Sargent in the Korean War.

Clinton was a farmer. &nbsp;He married Wilma Theresa Thompson and to this union, several children were born.

Clinton was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, in 2008,&nbsp;a son, Dan, in 2018 and 1 great-grandson.

Clinton is survived by daughters:&nbsp;Linda (Tom) Deneke of Beloit, KS; 
Carolyn (Gerald) Funk of Salina, KS; sons: Tom (Janet) Grieve of 
Wichita, KS; Ron (Jill) Grieve of Manhattan, KS; Clint (Sheryl) Grieve 
of Wichita, KS; brother: Jack Grieve of Highridge, MO; 11 grandchildren 
and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Clinton-Grieve">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Clinton W. Grieve, 92, of Osborne, KS, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
 at the Nickol Home in Glasco, KS. &nbsp;He was born in Osborne, KS on June 
5, 1928 to the late Myrtle (Hammer) and Owen Greve.Clinton graduated from Osborne&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;He served in the U. S. Air Force as a Staff Sargent in the Korean War.Clinton was a farmer. &nbsp;He married Wilma Theresa Thompson and to this union, several children were born.Clinton was preceded in death by his wife, Wilma, in 2008,&nbsp;a son, Dan, in 2018 and 1 great-grandson.Clinton is survived by daughters:&nbsp;Linda (Tom) Deneke of Beloit, KS; 
Carolyn (Gerald) Funk of Salina, KS; sons: Tom (Janet) Grieve of 
Wichita, KS; Ron (Jill) Grieve of Manhattan, KS; Clint (Sheryl) Grieve 
of Wichita, KS; brother: Jack Grieve of Highridge, MO; 11 grandchildren 
and 3 great-great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/Clinton-Grieve">HERE</a> for service details.

Clinton W. Grieve

Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland, oldest child of Herbert and Josephine 
(Heller) McClelland, was born on a farm south of Dellvale, KS on January
 4, 1929, and passed away at the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation 
Center in Olathe, KS on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92.
 Rose attended grades one through eight at two different rural 
schools southwest of Clayton, KS. She attended the Clayton High School 
for her freshman and sophomore years, and then moved to Norton with her 
family and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1947.
 Following graduation, she worked at Ideal Truck Lines until she 
married John William “Bill” Mathes, Jr. on July 10, 1948. Rose helped in
 their family businesses for many years including the Norton Ice and 
Locker Plant and Grocery, and the Root Beer Drive Inn. Later, she worked
 at the Haxton Grocery, and Browne’s Clothing in Norton.
 Rose, a long-time member of the Norton Christian Church, was 
baptized into Christ with her husband on May 20, 1951, at the old Norton
 Christian Church. She taught the Sunday School primary grades for many 
years, was a member of the Women’s Council, and was Chairperson of the 
Funeral Dinner Committee for several years. Rose was faithful in 
attending church until the fall of 2020 when her health began declining.
 Her greatest love was Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her husband and 
family.
 She had also been a member of the FCE and the Polly Anna Club.
 Rose is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Ochsner, South 
Fork, CO, Susan Smith, Gardner, KS, and a son, John Steven (Janet) 
Mathes, Norton, KS; three grandchildren, Nathan Mathes, Phillipsburg, 
KS, Amanda (JP) Bockes, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Megan (Mike) Kane, 
Gardner, KS; three great grandchildren, Kolby and Kaleb Bockes, Breanna 
Rose Volo, and a step great granddaughter, Paige Bockes; two brothers, 
Jay (Pat) McClelland, Springfield, MO, and Gary (Pam) McClelland, Norman
 OK, and several nieces and nephews. 
 Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill (2014), and a son-in-law, Floyd Smith (2014). 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Burial will follow at Norton 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County Health
 Department. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620405041561.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rosemary “Rose” Lynn McClelland, oldest child of Herbert and Josephine 
(Heller) McClelland, was born on a farm south of Dellvale, KS on January
 4, 1929, and passed away at the Nottingham Health and Rehabilitation 
Center in Olathe, KS on May 4, 2021 at the age of 92.
 Rose attended grades one through eight at two different rural 
schools southwest of Clayton, KS. She attended the Clayton High School 
for her freshman and sophomore years, and then moved to Norton with her 
family and graduated from Norton Community High School in 1947.
 Following graduation, she worked at Ideal Truck Lines until she 
married John William “Bill” Mathes, Jr. on July 10, 1948. Rose helped in
 their family businesses for many years including the Norton Ice and 
Locker Plant and Grocery, and the Root Beer Drive Inn. Later, she worked
 at the Haxton Grocery, and Browne’s Clothing in Norton.
 Rose, a long-time member of the Norton Christian Church, was 
baptized into Christ with her husband on May 20, 1951, at the old Norton
 Christian Church. She taught the Sunday School primary grades for many 
years, was a member of the Women’s Council, and was Chairperson of the 
Funeral Dinner Committee for several years. Rose was faithful in 
attending church until the fall of 2020 when her health began declining.
 Her greatest love was Jesus, our Lord and Savior, and her husband and 
family.
 She had also been a member of the FCE and the Polly Anna Club.
 Rose is survived by two daughters, Marilyn (Gary) Ochsner, South 
Fork, CO, Susan Smith, Gardner, KS, and a son, John Steven (Janet) 
Mathes, Norton, KS; three grandchildren, Nathan Mathes, Phillipsburg, 
KS, Amanda (JP) Bockes, Lee’s Summit, MO, and Megan (Mike) Kane, 
Gardner, KS; three great grandchildren, Kolby and Kaleb Bockes, Breanna 
Rose Volo, and a step great granddaughter, Paige Bockes; two brothers, 
Jay (Pat) McClelland, Springfield, MO, and Gary (Pam) McClelland, Norman
 OK, and several nieces and nephews. 
 Rose was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill (2014), and a son-in-law, Floyd Smith (2014). 
 Funeral services will be held 10:30 am Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 
Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, Norton. Burial will follow at Norton 
Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Norton County Health
 Department. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com

Rosemary 'Rose' Lynn McClelland

Corrine Bates, 89, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at High Plains Retirement
 Village in Lakin. She was born on October 18, 1931 at Ingalls the 
daughter of Franklin Theodore &amp; Edna Mae (Dicks) Kitch. She married
 George Bates on March 16, 1952 at Garden City. He died on December 23,
 2020. 
Corrine graduated from Agra High School in Agra, Kansas. She worked for
 Sears and USD 457 during her working career. After retiring she and 
her husband moved to Springfield, Missouri for 17 years and returned to 
the area in 2016. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of 
Garden City. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters-Colleen (Wayne) Gaschler of Garden 
City and Norma (Monty) Spangler of Holcomb, Son- Kelly (Wendy) Bates of 
Longview, Texas, Sister- Penny Cress of Garden City, 8 Grandchildren- 
Andrew (Laurel) Frey, Hilary (Jeremy) Whiteley, McKenzie (Shad) 
Shapland, Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates 
&amp; Chloe Bates and 7 Great-Grandchildren- Carson Baker, Jaxson 
Shapland, Emma Shapland, Addilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah 
Spangler &amp; Daniel Spangler. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters- Betty Holovach &amp; Dolly Kitch and 2 
Brothers- Tom Kitch &amp; Ted Kitch. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev John Harms and Kelly Bates officiating. 
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may 
call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials
 are suggested to Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620356410599.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Corrine Bates, 89, died on Monday, May 3, 2021 at High Plains Retirement
 Village in Lakin. She was born on October 18, 1931 at Ingalls the 
daughter of Franklin Theodore &amp; Edna Mae (Dicks) Kitch. She married
 George Bates on March 16, 1952 at Garden City. He died on December 23,
 2020. 
Corrine graduated from Agra High School in Agra, Kansas. She worked for
 Sears and USD 457 during her working career. After retiring she and 
her husband moved to Springfield, Missouri for 17 years and returned to 
the area in 2016. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of 
Garden City. 
She is survived by her 2 Daughters-Colleen (Wayne) Gaschler of Garden 
City and Norma (Monty) Spangler of Holcomb, Son- Kelly (Wendy) Bates of 
Longview, Texas, Sister- Penny Cress of Garden City, 8 Grandchildren- 
Andrew (Laurel) Frey, Hilary (Jeremy) Whiteley, McKenzie (Shad) 
Shapland, Tanner Spangler, Wes Spangler, Jackson Bates, Cameron Bates 
&amp; Chloe Bates and 7 Great-Grandchildren- Carson Baker, Jaxson 
Shapland, Emma Shapland, Addilyn Shapland, Karson Whiteley, Elijah 
Spangler &amp; Daniel Spangler. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 2 Sisters- Betty Holovach &amp; Dolly Kitch and 2 
Brothers- Tom Kitch &amp; Ted Kitch. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Monday at First Southern Baptist 
Church in Garden City with Rev John Harms and Kelly Bates officiating. 
Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may 
call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Sunday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials
 are suggested to Kearny County Hospital Assisted Living in care of 
Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Corrine Bates

Anne Marie (Kristof) Shearer was born November 30, 1919, on the family 
farm in Trego County, Kansas to Ralph Kristof and Anna (Benish) Kristof.
 She passed away April 29, 2021, in Fort Collins, CO at the age of 101. 
 Anne’s first eight grades were completed at a country school near 
Voda, Kansas. After graduating from Trego Community High School in 1937,
 she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and was a 
member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. After two years at KSU, her parents 
called her home to help with the family farm and she worked at Trego 
WaKeeney State Bank.
 In 1942, Anne was united in marriage to Rex L. Shearer at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, a union which lasted for 67 
years. Rex was a widower with a young son, Lanny. The couple lived in 
Wichita, KS until 1945 when they returned to Voda to the family farm and
 cattle operation. To this union three daughters were born, Peggy, 
Sherry, and Ruth. 
 Anne stayed busy driving the girls eight miles into town for their 
many activities in addition to fulfilling the demanding life of a farm 
wife. She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and held 
several leadership positions over the years. She also enjoyed her 
memberships in the Harmony Club, Union Women’s Club and served several 
terms as President of Chapter CT of P.E.O. 
 Anne and Rex had a passion for travel. As the girls grew older, 
they traveled both domestically and abroad. They spent many happy years 
in their motor home, wintering in the Florida Keys and later in Donna, 
Texas at Victoria Palms RV Resort, where they won ballroom dance 
contests and she learned to swim at age 80! 
 Anne loved her family, her friends, and her life! Her home was 
filled with laughter and music, along with a “little” popcorn and ice 
cream! She loved reading, walking, and watching sports. But her thoughts
 always centered on her family. At her 100th birthday party, Anne said, 
“stay together, there is nothing more important than family.” 
 Survivors include one stepson, Lanny R. Shearer of DeLand, FL; three
 daughters, Peggy Barnett and husband Jim, Ft. Collins, CO, Sherry 
Galloway, WaKeeney, KS, Ruth Wick and husband Robin, Ft. Collins, CO; 11
 grandchildren, Brett Shearer, Brad and Lindsay Barnett, Angela Mermis, 
John Galloway (Katie), Lew Galloway (Jamie), Joel Mermis (Carrie), 
Philip Galloway (Rachel), Jeffrey Wick (Renee’), Allison (Wick) Samelson
 (Mike), Grant Wick (Christine); and 15 great-grandchildren. 
 Preceding her in death are her parents, her stepfather, her beloved 
husband Rex, son-in-law, Mike Galloway, and one grandchild, Debbie 
(Shearer) Elam. 
 A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on May 13, 2021 at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 332 N. 6th, 
WaKeeney, KS 67672 or Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Rd, Fort Collins, 
CO 80525. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620356322465.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Anne Marie (Kristof) Shearer was born November 30, 1919, on the family 
farm in Trego County, Kansas to Ralph Kristof and Anna (Benish) Kristof.
 She passed away April 29, 2021, in Fort Collins, CO at the age of 101. 
 Anne’s first eight grades were completed at a country school near 
Voda, Kansas. After graduating from Trego Community High School in 1937,
 she attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and was a 
member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority. After two years at KSU, her parents 
called her home to help with the family farm and she worked at Trego 
WaKeeney State Bank.
 In 1942, Anne was united in marriage to Rex L. Shearer at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney, Kansas, a union which lasted for 67 
years. Rex was a widower with a young son, Lanny. The couple lived in 
Wichita, KS until 1945 when they returned to Voda to the family farm and
 cattle operation. To this union three daughters were born, Peggy, 
Sherry, and Ruth. 
 Anne stayed busy driving the girls eight miles into town for their 
many activities in addition to fulfilling the demanding life of a farm 
wife. She was a lifetime member of the Presbyterian Church and held 
several leadership positions over the years. She also enjoyed her 
memberships in the Harmony Club, Union Women’s Club and served several 
terms as President of Chapter CT of P.E.O. 
 Anne and Rex had a passion for travel. As the girls grew older, 
they traveled both domestically and abroad. They spent many happy years 
in their motor home, wintering in the Florida Keys and later in Donna, 
Texas at Victoria Palms RV Resort, where they won ballroom dance 
contests and she learned to swim at age 80! 
 Anne loved her family, her friends, and her life! Her home was 
filled with laughter and music, along with a “little” popcorn and ice 
cream! She loved reading, walking, and watching sports. But her thoughts
 always centered on her family. At her 100th birthday party, Anne said, 
“stay together, there is nothing more important than family.” 
 Survivors include one stepson, Lanny R. Shearer of DeLand, FL; three
 daughters, Peggy Barnett and husband Jim, Ft. Collins, CO, Sherry 
Galloway, WaKeeney, KS, Ruth Wick and husband Robin, Ft. Collins, CO; 11
 grandchildren, Brett Shearer, Brad and Lindsay Barnett, Angela Mermis, 
John Galloway (Katie), Lew Galloway (Jamie), Joel Mermis (Carrie), 
Philip Galloway (Rachel), Jeffrey Wick (Renee’), Allison (Wick) Samelson
 (Mike), Grant Wick (Christine); and 15 great-grandchildren. 
 Preceding her in death are her parents, her stepfather, her beloved 
husband Rex, son-in-law, Mike Galloway, and one grandchild, Debbie 
(Shearer) Elam. 
 A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on May 13, 2021 at the 
Presbyterian Church in WaKeeney. In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Church, 332 N. 6th, 
WaKeeney, KS 67672 or Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Rd, Fort Collins, 
CO 80525. Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Anne Marie (Kristof) Shearer

Virgil Gene Schuster, 77, of Ellis passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P.&nbsp; and Mary (Flax) Schuster.

He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961. He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013.

Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the&nbsp;service station he filled his time driving&nbsp;for Mid Kansas Auto Auction, as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing&nbsp;jig saw puzzles. He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton.

Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m Friday with a combined vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St. in Ellis.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery.

Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620336924482.jpeg" alt="Virgil Gene Schuster" />
 <figcaption>Virgil Gene Schuster</figcaption>
 </figure>Virgil Gene Schuster, 77, of Ellis passed away May 5, 2021 at the Andbe Home in Norton.&nbsp; He was born September 15, 1943, in Ellis to Frank P.&nbsp; and Mary (Flax) Schuster.He graduated from Ellis High School in 1961. He later married Rosalie (Schutz) April 4, 1964 in Hays.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on May 24, 2013.Virgil owned Schuster Service in Ellis for 42 years. After retiring from the&nbsp;service station he filled his time driving&nbsp;for Mid Kansas Auto Auction, as well as driving the miniature train at the Ellis Railroad Museum. He collected Texaco memorabilia, die cast cars and enjoyed completing&nbsp;jig saw puzzles. He was a Third Degree Ellis Council Knights of Columbus.He is survived by two daughters, Deena Wente (Ray Caldwell); Patricia (Rob) Lawson, both of Norton; four grandkids, Anthony Wente, Derek Rowh, Jarrett Wente, and Zachary Rowh; Four brothers, Verlin (Luella) Schuster, Great Bend; Larry (Mary) Schuster, Holcomb; LaVerne (Barbara) Schuster, Russell; David (Karla) Schuster, Ellis; two sisters, Elizabeth Newton, Ellis, and Mary Lou (Keevin) Newcomer, Ogallah.He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Francis Schuster; and brother-in-law James Newton.Memorials are suggested to the Ellis Railroad Museum or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Donations made payable to the organization, may be sent in care of Keithley Funeral Homes, PO Box 86, Hays, KS, 67601.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m Friday with a combined vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th St. in Ellis.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis, burial to follow in church cemetery.Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Wilma Genevieve Staats was born on July 2, 1928 in Woodward, Okla., to G.G. and Mary Jane Staats. She passed away on May 5, 2021, at her home, in Colby. Wilma spent most of her childhood in Woodward, moving to Oklahoma City as a teenager where she graduated high school. In 1947, Wilma attended McPherson College where she met her future husband, Paul Dell. They married on June 6, 1948 in Oklahoma City. She and Paul moved to Beatrice, Neb., and operated a dairy farm for eight years. In 1956, Paul and Wilma moved to Colby and lived south of town where they continued their farming operation. Wilma loved being a farm wife and helped with all the farm chores. She would cook for the harvest crews, drive tractors and tend to the children, all in a day’s work. Wilma was very involved in the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, knitting, canning, and playing cards. One of Wilma’s biggest challenges in life was overcoming the loss of Paul on April 28, 1972. On Jan. 6, 1979, she married Erwin Thiele. Wilma became involved with the Trinity Lutheran Church and was active in the LWML.

Later in life, Wilma enjoyed collecting coins, traveling, reading, gardening, bridge club and quilting. She became quite the antique collector and enjoyed finding unique collectibles.

She was active in the family farm until she could no longer participate. Her greatest love of all was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved being with them all! She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters; her husbands; one son-in-law, and one great-granddaughter, Mallory Woolf. She is survived by her five children, Paula Makings (Bill Alexander) of San Diego; Susan Woofter (Jay) of Colby; Peggy Barton (Jerry) of Colby; Brent Dell (Shari Roling) of Lake Elmo, Minn., and Becky Kizer (Tracy), of Julesburg, Colo.; five step-children, Wayne Thiele (Marlit), Gerald Thiele (Linda), Lynn Thiele (Debbie), Janette Rangel (Dan) and Ron Thiele; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service per her request. Interment will be at the Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials can be made to the Thomas County Community Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO BOX 391, Colby, KS 67701 or online, for suicide awareness and prevention, at <a href="http://www.imalive.org">www.imalive.org</a>.

For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620336445983.jpeg" alt="Wilma Genevieve Staats" />
 <figcaption>Wilma Genevieve Staats</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Genevieve Staats was born on July 2, 1928 in Woodward, Okla., to G.G. and Mary Jane Staats. She passed away on May 5, 2021, at her home, in Colby. Wilma spent most of her childhood in Woodward, moving to Oklahoma City as a teenager where she graduated high school. In 1947, Wilma attended McPherson College where she met her future husband, Paul Dell. They married on June 6, 1948 in Oklahoma City. She and Paul moved to Beatrice, Neb., and operated a dairy farm for eight years. In 1956, Paul and Wilma moved to Colby and lived south of town where they continued their farming operation. Wilma loved being a farm wife and helped with all the farm chores. She would cook for the harvest crews, drive tractors and tend to the children, all in a day’s work. Wilma was very involved in the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. She enjoyed square dancing, sewing, knitting, canning, and playing cards. One of Wilma’s biggest challenges in life was overcoming the loss of Paul on April 28, 1972. On Jan. 6, 1979, she married Erwin Thiele. Wilma became involved with the Trinity Lutheran Church and was active in the LWML.Later in life, Wilma enjoyed collecting coins, traveling, reading, gardening, bridge club and quilting. She became quite the antique collector and enjoyed finding unique collectibles.She was active in the family farm until she could no longer participate. Her greatest love of all was spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her family was her greatest joy and she loved being with them all! She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; two sisters; her husbands; one son-in-law, and one great-granddaughter, Mallory Woolf. She is survived by her five children, Paula Makings (Bill Alexander) of San Diego; Susan Woofter (Jay) of Colby; Peggy Barton (Jerry) of Colby; Brent Dell (Shari Roling) of Lake Elmo, Minn., and Becky Kizer (Tracy), of Julesburg, Colo.; five step-children, Wayne Thiele (Marlit), Gerald Thiele (Linda), Lynn Thiele (Debbie), Janette Rangel (Dan) and Ron Thiele; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. There will be a private family graveside service per her request. Interment will be at the Beulah Cemetery, Colby.Memorials can be made to the Thomas County Community Foundation, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO BOX 391, Colby, KS 67701 or online, for suicide awareness and prevention, at <a href="http://www.imalive.org">www.imalive.org</a>.For information or condolences visit <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com">www.baalmannmortuary.com</a>

Wilma Genevieve Thiele (Staats) (Dell)

Barbara Dale Poage, 81, Hill City, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.

She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in Ransom to Ray and Mary Rosalie (Doty) Sonnenburg.

She married Jerry Poage on May 31, 1959, in Ransom.

Survivors include her husband, Hill City; a son, Trent Poage, Columbia/Waverly, Mo.; a brother, Ken Schweitzer, Lenexa; a sister, Linda McFadden, Shawnee; and two grandsons.

Due to the COVID pandemic, memorial services will be conducted at a later date.

Barbara Dale Poage, 81, Hill City, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center.She was born Jan. 6, 1940, in Ransom to Ray and Mary Rosalie (Doty) Sonnenburg.She married Jerry Poage on May 31, 1959, in Ransom. Survivors include her husband, Hill City; a son, Trent Poage, Columbia/Waverly, Mo.; a brother, Ken Schweitzer, Lenexa; a sister, Linda McFadden, Shawnee; and two grandsons. Due to the COVID pandemic, memorial services will be conducted at a later date. A complete obituary at a later date.

Barbara Dale Poage

Josephine Horinek Mazanec, 101, of Hays, passed away at her home on May 4, 2021.&nbsp; She was born March 18, 1920 in Atwood to Frank Horinek Jr. and Caroline (Janousek) Horinek.

She married Raymond James Mazanec on May 1, 1945.

She loved quilting, embroidering and crocheting. She loved to play bingo, gamble, and travel to the casinos with her sweetheart. Her most cherished time was family time. Josephine and Raymond were members of the Sunflower Polka Club.

Josephine was employed as an assembly line worker at Travenol in Hays.

She is survived by her three daughters: Caroline Hilmes of WaKeeney; Antonetta “Toni” Lang of Hays; and Ramona “Mona” (Bruce) Young of Lakewood, Colo.&nbsp; Four grandchildren: Bill and Liz Hilmes, Kansas; Diana and Kirk Ficken, Kansas; Matthew and Amanda Young, Colorado; Stephanie and Brett Graham, Colorado; ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers: Frank, Paul, and Charlie; her sister: Antonetta Prokop; a grandson: Joseph Lang; and two sons-in-law: Larry Hilmes and Frank Lang.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church,&nbsp;215 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 with a combined parish vigil and Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the State of Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney.

Memorials are suggested to Hospice at HaysMed. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1620318941451.png" alt="Josephine Horinek Mazanec" />
 <figcaption>Josephine Horinek Mazanec</figcaption>
 </figure>Josephine Horinek Mazanec, 101, of Hays, passed away at her home on May 4, 2021.&nbsp; She was born March 18, 1920 in Atwood to Frank Horinek Jr. and Caroline (Janousek) Horinek.She married Raymond James Mazanec on May 1, 1945.She loved quilting, embroidering and crocheting. She loved to play bingo, gamble, and travel to the casinos with her sweetheart. Her most cherished time was family time. Josephine and Raymond were members of the Sunflower Polka Club.Josephine was employed as an assembly line worker at Travenol in Hays.She is survived by her three daughters: Caroline Hilmes of WaKeeney; Antonetta “Toni” Lang of Hays; and Ramona “Mona” (Bruce) Young of Lakewood, Colo.&nbsp; Four grandchildren: Bill and Liz Hilmes, Kansas; Diana and Kirk Ficken, Kansas; Matthew and Amanda Young, Colorado; Stephanie and Brett Graham, Colorado; ten great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers: Frank, Paul, and Charlie; her sister: Antonetta Prokop; a grandson: Joseph Lang; and two sons-in-law: Larry Hilmes and Frank Lang.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11 at St Joseph’s Catholic Church,&nbsp;215 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601.Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday, May 10 with a combined parish vigil and Rosary service at 7 p.m. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp; Interment will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the State of Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney.Memorials are suggested to Hospice at HaysMed. Services in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp;2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Josephine Mazanec

Bernice Kathleen “Bernie” Birzer, 93, of Leawood, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, Mo.

She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Great Bend, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Johanning) Birzer. She was the oldest of five children.

Bernice graduated from Hoisington High School, Hoisington in 1945. She earned her bachelor of science degree at Marymount College in Salina. She was employed for 42 years as a medical technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. She did additional studies at Mayo Clinic in hematology and was highly skilled at detecting blood disorders before computer analysis and later when blood disorders may not be seen with computer analysis.

Bernie was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and later St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo., where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed attending daily mass, St. Thomas More Friends, The Red Bridge Social Club, volunteering at Seton Center and playing bingo.

She was a talented seamstress and creatively re-made and updated clothes. She thoroughly enjoyed the theater and frequented Starlight Theatre. She was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan. Bernie loved attending family events and was a big part of her family’s lives, attending every family birthday and family function possible.&nbsp;

Bernice is survived by her sisters Norma Keenan, Victoria; and Marie (Dr. Ed) Robison, Warrensburg, Mo.; as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Harry Birzer, a sister Caroline Hoffman; a brother-in-law Tony Hoffman; a nephew Terry Keenan; and several great-nieces and -nephews.

Per her wishes and because of her passion for medical studies, Bernie’s body has been donated to the Willed Body Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Seton Center or the St. Thomas More Music Ministry and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips &amp; Holdren Funeral Home, 617 N. Maguire Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Funeral services will take place at a later date.&nbsp;

Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer">www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer</a>.

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 </figure>Bernice Kathleen “Bernie” Birzer, 93, of Leawood, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021 at Ridge Crest Nursing Center in Warrensburg, Mo.She was born Aug. 29, 1927 in Great Bend, the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth (Johanning) Birzer. She was the oldest of five children.Bernice graduated from Hoisington High School, Hoisington in 1945. She earned her bachelor of science degree at Marymount College in Salina. She was employed for 42 years as a medical technologist at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. She did additional studies at Mayo Clinic in hematology and was highly skilled at detecting blood disorders before computer analysis and later when blood disorders may not be seen with computer analysis.Bernie was a devout Catholic and was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and later St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Kansas City, Mo., where she sang in the choir for many years. She enjoyed attending daily mass, St. Thomas More Friends, The Red Bridge Social Club, volunteering at Seton Center and playing bingo.She was a talented seamstress and creatively re-made and updated clothes. She thoroughly enjoyed the theater and frequented Starlight Theatre. She was an avid Royals and Chiefs fan. Bernie loved attending family events and was a big part of her family’s lives, attending every family birthday and family function possible.&nbsp;Bernice is survived by her sisters Norma Keenan, Victoria; and Marie (Dr. Ed) Robison, Warrensburg, Mo.; as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and -nephews, and great-great-nieces and -nephews.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Harry Birzer, a sister Caroline Hoffman; a brother-in-law Tony Hoffman; a nephew Terry Keenan; and several great-nieces and -nephews.Per her wishes and because of her passion for medical studies, Bernie’s body has been donated to the Willed Body Program at the University of Kansas Medical Center.&nbsp;Funeral services are pending.Memorial contributions are suggested to Seton Center or the St. Thomas More Music Ministry and can be left in care of Sweeney-Phillips &amp; Holdren Funeral Home, 617 N. Maguire Street, Warrensburg, MO 64093. Funeral services will take place at a later date.&nbsp;Online condolences may be sent to&nbsp;<a href="http://www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer">www.sweeneyphillipsholdren.com/obituary/bernice-birzer</a>.

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