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DeWayne R. Herrs, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; 

DeWayne was a retired barber, former owner of Headquarters Hair Care in McPherson.

DeWayne was born on October 27, 1940, in Linn, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Clara (Ohlde) Herrs.&nbsp; 

He graduated from Linn High School in 1958 and from Wichita Barber School.&nbsp; 

On May 9, 1970, DeWayne was united in marriage to Roberta “Bertie” R. Gutsch in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Ryan, Timothy and Elizabeth.

He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Master Gardeners &amp; Friends.&nbsp; He was also a board member of Disability Supports and former McPherson High School Booster Club president.&nbsp;

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bertie” of the home; three children, Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Herrs of Derby, KS, and Elizabeth Herrs of McPherson, KS; brother Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie, KS; two grandchildren, Jacob Herrs and Benjamin Herrs; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rebecca Meyer (Craig) of Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenny) of Gallatin, TN, and Rita Martin (Tod) of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Clara Herrs; siblings Harvey Herrs, Ralph Herrs, and Steve Herrs; parents-in-law Robert &amp; Rosie Gutsch; and sisters-in-law LaDean Herrs and Eunice Herrs.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 26, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Dumperth officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Grace Lutheran Church or Disability Supports in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

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<h2>DeWayne R. Herrs, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/dewayne-herrs">https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/dewayne-herrs</a>October 27, 1940 - May 21, 2023DeWayne R. Herrs, 82, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi-St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita.&nbsp; DeWayne was a retired barber, former owner of Headquarters Hair Care in McPherson.DeWayne was born on October 27, 1940, in Linn, Kansas, the son of Marvin and Clara (Ohlde) Herrs.&nbsp; He graduated from Linn High School in 1958 and from Wichita Barber School.&nbsp; On May 9, 1970, DeWayne was united in marriage to Roberta “Bertie” R. Gutsch in McPherson.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children, Ryan, Timothy and Elizabeth.He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and Master Gardeners &amp; Friends.&nbsp; He was also a board member of Disability Supports and former McPherson High School Booster Club president.&nbsp;Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Roberta “Bertie” of the home; three children, Ryan Herrs (Kelly Lyman) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Herrs of Derby, KS, and Elizabeth Herrs of McPherson, KS; brother Rodney Herrs (Karen) of Tonganoxie, KS; two grandchildren, Jacob Herrs and Benjamin Herrs; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rebecca Meyer (Craig) of Liberty, MO, Robin Chapman (Kenny) of Gallatin, TN, and Rita Martin (Tod) of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family, and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Clara Herrs; siblings Harvey Herrs, Ralph Herrs, and Steve Herrs; parents-in-law Robert &amp; Rosie Gutsch; and sisters-in-law LaDean Herrs and Eunice Herrs.The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Stockham Family Funeral Home.&nbsp; The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 26, at Grace Lutheran Church with Rev. Dale Dumperth officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.Memorial donations may be given to Grace Lutheran Church or Disability Supports in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;To send flowers to the family in memory of DeWayne R. Herrs, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/54c57d7b-c0c4-47e8-8850-d702f1cd9192" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

DeWayne R. Herrs

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James Franklin Moore, 78, of Norton, KS passed away May 11, 2023 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1944 in Almena, KS to Merlin and Atrice (Brewster) Moore.

James grew up in Almena and was a 1962 graduate of Almena Rural High School. 

He entered the United States Air Force at 19 years and served for 38 years. He wanted to see the world, so he put in for overseas duty. During those tours he enjoyed learning about the different cultures and people. Jim served in many locations around the world, from Texas and California to Japan and the Netherlands. He was also highly decorated, and he retired with honors and the rank of Master Sergeant (MSGT) on October 1, 1986 at the Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA. 

Jim married Donna Rose Lagestee in Spokane. 

He enjoyed doing research on Vietnam veterans and having coffee with his friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Judy Harmon. 

He is survived by his wife Donna of the home; son Michael James Biros (Moore) and wife Shellie Werich of Hollinger, NE; stepson Rick Schmidt of Idaho; stepdaughter Kimberly Schmidt of Idaho; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Barbara Beard of Tainan, Taiwan, Loria Harmon of Hays, KS, Joe Harmon of Memphis, TN, Kellie Harmon of Lawrence, KS and Shelley Weilert of Lawrence, KS.

Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Almena. 

Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 

Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/James-Franklin-Moore?obId=27953279#/celebrationWall">https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/James-Franklin-Moore?obId=27953279#/celebrationWall</a>May 20, 1944 - May 11, 2023James Franklin Moore, 78, of Norton, KS passed away May 11, 2023 at the Kearney Regional Medical Center. He was born May 20, 1944 in Almena, KS to Merlin and Atrice (Brewster) Moore.James grew up in Almena and was a 1962 graduate of Almena Rural High School. He entered the United States Air Force at 19 years and served for 38 years. He wanted to see the world, so he put in for overseas duty. During those tours he enjoyed learning about the different cultures and people. Jim served in many locations around the world, from Texas and California to Japan and the Netherlands. He was also highly decorated, and he retired with honors and the rank of Master Sergeant (MSGT) on October 1, 1986 at the Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, WA. Jim married Donna Rose Lagestee in Spokane. He enjoyed doing research on Vietnam veterans and having coffee with his friends.Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Judy Harmon. He is survived by his wife Donna of the home; son Michael James Biros (Moore) and wife Shellie Werich of Hollinger, NE; stepson Rick Schmidt of Idaho; stepdaughter Kimberly Schmidt of Idaho; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews Barbara Beard of Tainan, Taiwan, Loria Harmon of Hays, KS, Joe Harmon of Memphis, TN, Kellie Harmon of Lawrence, KS and Shelley Weilert of Lawrence, KS.Graveside services with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Almena. Arrangements by Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27953279&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1684783181.17.0.1684783188.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27953279&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1684783181.17.0.1684783188.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of James, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27953279&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.2.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1684783181.17.0.1684783188.53.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

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&nbsp;October 23rd, 1941 - May 19th, 2023

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Carol Janice Lovenstein (Livingston)

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Strengthened by the sacraments of the Church, Francis Mathew Soukup was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 22, 2023 after defying many odds in his battle against cancer.

Frank was born October 21, 1953 to Raymond and Clare Soukup in the Ellsworth Hospital. 

He was joined in holy matrimony to Jeanette Marie Korf on August 2, 1975. They raised four children: Matthew (Chrissie) of St. Louis, Missouri, Laura (John) Schlessiger of Claflin, Kansas, Daniel (Delena) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Br. Karel, OSB, of Atchison, Kan.&nbsp;

Always intimately involved in the formation and education of his children, Frank was troop leader of the St. Rose Boy Scouts in Great Bend from 1983–1990 and taught catechism at St. Anthony’s Parish in Lakin, Kan. He was a true disciple of Jesus, demonstrating his faith by his many selfless acts of love for his family and community. He never missed a game, concert or event of any kind.&nbsp;

Francis earned a bachelor of science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1990 and afterward dedicated his life to public service as city administrator of Lakin, Kansas from 1991–2006, city manager of Kingman, Kansas from 2006–2014, and business manager for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility from 2014 until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the board of directors of the Kansas Power Pool and served a term as its president. 

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club and Rotary.

Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, his children and twelve grandchildren, as well as siblings Louise (Leo), Steve (Janie), Jim (Caroline), Pat (Dio) and Fred, and many nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom (Carla) and Mike (Karan), sister Joni, and grandchildren Max, Ian, Jay and Molly.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from noon to 5:00 p.m., with family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and vigil with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kan.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kan. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorials have been designated to Saint Benedict's Abby or Immaculate Conception Renovation Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Kan., 67544.

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

<h2>Francis Mathew 'Frank' Soukup</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup?fh_id=10931</a>October 21, 1953 - May 22, 2023Strengthened by the sacraments of the Church, Francis Mathew Soukup was called home by his Heavenly Father on May 22, 2023 after defying many odds in his battle against cancer.Frank was born October 21, 1953 to Raymond and Clare Soukup in the Ellsworth Hospital. He was joined in holy matrimony to Jeanette Marie Korf on August 2, 1975. They raised four children: Matthew (Chrissie) of St. Louis, Missouri, Laura (John) Schlessiger of Claflin, Kansas, Daniel (Delena) of Overland Park, Kansas, and Br. Karel, OSB, of Atchison, Kan.&nbsp;Always intimately involved in the formation and education of his children, Frank was troop leader of the St. Rose Boy Scouts in Great Bend from 1983–1990 and taught catechism at St. Anthony’s Parish in Lakin, Kan. He was a true disciple of Jesus, demonstrating his faith by his many selfless acts of love for his family and community. He never missed a game, concert or event of any kind.&nbsp;Francis earned a bachelor of science degree from Fort Hays State University in 1990 and afterward dedicated his life to public service as city administrator of Lakin, Kansas from 1991–2006, city manager of Kingman, Kansas from 2006–2014, and business manager for the Ellsworth Correctional Facility from 2014 until his retirement in 2021. He was a member of the board of directors of the Kansas Power Pool and served a term as its president. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club and Rotary.Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, his children and twelve grandchildren, as well as siblings Louise (Leo), Steve (Janie), Jim (Caroline), Pat (Dio) and Fred, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Tom (Carla) and Mike (Karan), sister Joni, and grandchildren Max, Ian, Jay and Molly.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from noon to 5:00 p.m., with family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and vigil with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, Kan.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kan. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Saint Benedict's Abby or Immaculate Conception Renovation Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, Kan., 67544.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Francis Mathew "Frank" Soukup, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/francis-soukup/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Francis Mathew 'Frank' Soukup

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TOPEKA — Community members and law enforcement officers gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday evening to commemorate bonds that one speaker described “as strong as family.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dozens attended the&nbsp;Law Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil, an annual event held in honor of National Police Week and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The vigil began in the first floor rotunda area before moving to the Law Enforcement Monument on the northeast quadrant of the grounds.&nbsp;

The monument, which honors the legacy of officers killed in the line of duty, is updated annually.&nbsp;

“Law enforcement is not just a job or career, it’s calling,” said Topeka Police officer Ben Heusted. “In answering that call, there comes a bond — a bond as strong as family. … Every man and woman that pins on the badge are our brothers and sisters. So tonight is a gathering of family: ; a time to come together to support each other and be there for one another.”

Audience members shed tears as various officers gave speeches, performed songs and led prayers. Outside, friends and family of those lost in the line of duty placed flowers and blue candles on the Law Enforcement Monument. The memorial already contains close to 300 names, and it recently received four more.

Twenty two-year-old Deputy Sidnee Taylor Carter served in the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for more than a year before she was killed in October 2022. While responding to a disturbance call, her patrol car was struck by a motorist who failed to yield at a stop sign. Carter is survived by her mother, stepfather, father, two sisters and two brothers.

Captain Clay Morsell Germany and Officer David Leroy Ingle both died due to complications from COVID-19. Germany, who was 58 at the time of his death, worked for the Wichita Police Department for 26 years. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 in October 2020 and battled respiratory failure until his death in July 2021. Germany is survived by his wife, six daughters and one son.

Ingle, 52, served the city of Iola for nine years. He contracted COVID-19 while performing daily duties and tested positive Dec. 30, 2022. Just five days after being diagnosed, Ingle passed away. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons.

The final name comes from further back in history. Deputy James Lucero began his position as deputy sheriff with the Ford County Sheriff’s Office on October 19, 1921, at the age of 49. He also worked as a special officer with the Santa Fe Railway.

According to an article from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.dodgeglobe.com/2023/05/13/better-now-than-never-ford-county-hero-to-be-honored-100-years-after-his-murder/">Dodge City Daily Globe</a>, an intoxicated man became violent while Lucero was escorting him home Jan. 2, 1922. He shot Lucero, who died a day later. Little is known about Lucero’s lineage, but he had three young children at the time of his death.

The Thursday evening vigil was sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, Topeka #3.

Kansas Bureau of Investigation director&nbsp;Tony Mattivi told the group about the importance of remembering their loved ones’ accomplishments and dedication to duty.

“I can tell you with certainty, as we stand gathered here side by side, we will not forget the sacrifice that your loved one made,”&nbsp;Mattivi said. “We will live with each of their names tonight and tomorrow, and in our hearts each day.”

<figure>
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 <figcaption> Sgt. Fabiola Torres comforts Annette Hardaway, the mother of Sidnee Carter. Carter was killed in the line of duty in October 2022 when a motorist failed to yield to a stop sign and struck Carter’s patrol car. She was 22 years old. (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By CHLOE ANDERSON <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2023/03/09/theyre-trying-to-silence-people-university-of-kansas-group-rallies-in-support-of-iranian-women/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Community members and law enforcement officers gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday evening to commemorate bonds that one speaker described “as strong as family.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Dozens attended the&nbsp;Law Enforcement Memorial Candlelight Vigil, an annual event held in honor of National Police Week and National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day. The vigil began in the first floor rotunda area before moving to the Law Enforcement Monument on the northeast quadrant of the grounds.&nbsp;The monument, which honors the legacy of officers killed in the line of duty, is updated annually.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/05182023-officervigil-6-300x188.jpg" alt="-Topeka Police Officers line the first floor rotunda area of the Statehouse on Thursday at a tribute for law enforcement. (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>-Topeka Police Officers line the first floor rotunda area of the Statehouse on Thursday at a tribute for law enforcement. (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>“Law enforcement is not just a job or career, it’s calling,” said Topeka Police officer Ben Heusted. “In answering that call, there comes a bond — a bond as strong as family. … Every man and woman that pins on the badge are our brothers and sisters. So tonight is a gathering of family: ; a time to come together to support each other and be there for one another.”Audience members shed tears as various officers gave speeches, performed songs and led prayers. Outside, friends and family of those lost in the line of duty placed flowers and blue candles on the Law Enforcement Monument. The memorial already contains close to 300 names, and it recently received four more.Twenty two-year-old Deputy Sidnee Taylor Carter served in the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for more than a year before she was killed in October 2022. While responding to a disturbance call, her patrol car was struck by a motorist who failed to yield at a stop sign. Carter is survived by her mother, stepfather, father, two sisters and two brothers.Captain Clay Morsell Germany and Officer David Leroy Ingle both died due to complications from COVID-19. Germany, who was 58 at the time of his death, worked for the Wichita Police Department for 26 years. He was diagnosed with COVID-19 in October 2020 and battled respiratory failure until his death in July 2021. Germany is survived by his wife, six daughters and one son.Ingle, 52, served the city of Iola for nine years. He contracted COVID-19 while performing daily duties and tested positive Dec. 30, 2022. Just five days after being diagnosed, Ingle passed away. He is survived by his wife, two daughters and two sons.<figure>
 <img src="https://kansasreflector.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/05182023-officervigil-7-300x188.jpg" alt="-“As I look around, I see many family members, wives, husbands, parents, siblings, fathers, as well as so many colleagues and friends of the heroes that we’ve tragically and senselessly lost over the years,” said Tony Mattivi, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. “We wish you comfort in experiencing the honor this week brings—in seeing your loved ones’ names forever inscribed in a law enforcement memorial.” (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>-“As I look around, I see many family members, wives, husbands, parents, siblings, fathers, as well as so many colleagues and friends of the heroes that we’ve tragically and senselessly lost over the years,” said Tony Mattivi, director of the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. “We wish you comfort in experiencing the honor this week brings—in seeing your loved ones’ names forever inscribed in a law enforcement memorial.” (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>The final name comes from further back in history. Deputy James Lucero began his position as deputy sheriff with the Ford County Sheriff’s Office on October 19, 1921, at the age of 49. He also worked as a special officer with the Santa Fe Railway.According to an article from the&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.dodgeglobe.com/2023/05/13/better-now-than-never-ford-county-hero-to-be-honored-100-years-after-his-murder/">Dodge City Daily Globe</a>, an intoxicated man became violent while Lucero was escorting him home Jan. 2, 1922. He shot Lucero, who died a day later. Little is known about Lucero’s lineage, but he had three young children at the time of his death.The Thursday evening vigil was sponsored by the Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, Topeka #3.Kansas Bureau of Investigation director&nbsp;Tony Mattivi told the group about the importance of remembering their loved ones’ accomplishments and dedication to duty.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684512830097.png" alt="Blue candles surround Carter’s name on the memorial. (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>Blue candles surround Carter’s name on the memorial. (Chloe Anderson for Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>“I can tell you with certainty, as we stand gathered here side by side, we will not forget the sacrifice that your loved one made,”&nbsp;Mattivi said. “We will live with each of their names tonight and tomorrow, and in our hearts each day.”

Candlelight vigil at Statehouse honored Kan. officers killed in the line of duty 

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Rev. Garry Ray Dassow passed into eternal Glory on May 17, 2023, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He was the fifth of seven boys born to Bernard and Elaine (Fischer) Dassow on October 31, 1939, in Medford, Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;Growing up on the family farm was hard, but Garry fondly told of the shenanigans he and his brothers would get into.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those stories often included an old tractor, a rickety wagon, a load of hay, or a pile of wood.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Garry was baptized on November 19, 1939, and confirmed on July 27, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church on Dassow Avenue in Medford, Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;His confirmation verse was 1 Timothy 6:12:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

During confirmation classes, the Holy Spirit began to draw Garry towards ministry, and his Pastor encouraged him to pursue it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry graduated in 1957 from Lutheran High School and in 1959 from Concordia Junior College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1961, Garry received his Bachelor of Pre-Theology from Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and in 1965, his Master of Sacred Theology from St. Louis (Concordia Theological) Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;

His year of vicarage was spent at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;While there, he met his future wife, Janet Sizer.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married on August 8, 1965, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pastor Dassow’s first call in 1965 was to serve dual parishes in Nebraska: Christ Lutheran Church in Nebraska City and Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn.&nbsp;&nbsp;While in Nebraska, son Matthew and daughter Bethany were born.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1972, the family moved to Emmetsburg, Iowa, where Pastor Dassow served at St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;While in Iowa, son Craig joined the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1978, they moved to Hoisington where Pastor Dassow served at Concordia Lutheran Church for 27 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;While there, son Tyler completed their family.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Pastor Dassow loved being part of a preschool, teaching confirmation classes, helping with VBS, and creating annual Labor Day parade floats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although officially retired in 2005, Pastor Dassow continued serving as interim pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas, until his second retirement in 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;In over 50 years of ministry, Pastor Dassow only missed two regular services he was scheduled to conduct.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pastor Dassow was a 45-year member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington and a dear friend to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Great Bend.&nbsp;

Garry was very active in the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had been an advisory board member for Hoisington Lutheran Hospital and later served as a foundation member for Clara Barton Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry also served as a board member for the Family Recovery Center and the Cardinal Apartments.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of Main Street Inc. as well as the Hoisington Kiwanis Club, often helping with the kiddie cars during Labor Day festivities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry helped operate “Get Involved Before Your Kids Do” and worked with D.A.R.E. and the Uptown Youth Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also volunteered at the Hoisington Food Bank and was the CROP Hunger Hike chairman for many years, often participating in their six-mile walks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry was named Hoisington’s 1992 Citizen of the Year, the first minister to be recognized for outstanding service to the community.&nbsp;

In his free time, Garry liked to keep things going and was often servicing old lawnmowers and bicycles; sanding and staining used furniture; fixing leaking faucets and running toilets; and swapping out and replacing floor tiles in the church basement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry would offer to help anyone in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking; square dancing and traveling after retirement; playing games (especially Sheepshead with family in Wisconsin); and singing songs, reading books, and telling stories to his young grandchildren.&nbsp;

Preceding him to heaven were his parents; brothers Larry (Annamae) Dassow, Eugene Dassow, and Duane Dassow; and longtime companion Selma Webb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Left to cherish his memory on earth are his children Matt (Lynn) Dassow of Missouri City, Texas; Beth (Gene) Perry of Axtell, Kansas; Craig Dassow of Salina, Kansas; and Tyler (Rachel) Dassow of Vancouver, Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry also leaves granddaughters Kate Perry, Cheyenne Chapin, Sierra Perry, Elina Dassow, Addison Dassow, and Kelby Dassow; great-grandson Zayden; great-granddaughter Victoria; brothers Harvey (Arlene) Dassow of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Everett Dassow of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Delmar (Helen) Dassow of Stetsonville, Wisconsin; and sister-in-law Peggy Dassow of Burlington, Wisconsin.

&nbsp;The family thanks the staff of Credo (Country Place) Senior Living in Hoisington for their outstanding care of Garry since 2019 as well as the staff of Kindred Hospice for their loving support.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Visitation will be Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m., at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington on, Rev. Gary Wolf presiding, with burial to follow at the Hoisington Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.

&nbsp;And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you. – 1 Peter 5:10

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Rev. Garry Ray Dassow, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/rev-garry-dassow/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>

<h2>Rev. Garry Ray Dassow</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684591545500.jpeg" alt="Rev. Garry Ray Dassow" />
 <figcaption>Rev. Garry Ray Dassow</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/rev-garry-dassow?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/rev-garry-dassow?fh_id=10931</a>October 31, 1939 - May 17, 2023Rev. Garry Ray Dassow passed into eternal Glory on May 17, 2023, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was the fifth of seven boys born to Bernard and Elaine (Fischer) Dassow on October 31, 1939, in Medford, Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;Growing up on the family farm was hard, but Garry fondly told of the shenanigans he and his brothers would get into.&nbsp;&nbsp;Those stories often included an old tractor, a rickety wagon, a load of hay, or a pile of wood.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry was baptized on November 19, 1939, and confirmed on July 27, 1952, at Trinity Lutheran Church on Dassow Avenue in Medford, Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;His confirmation verse was 1 Timothy 6:12:&nbsp;&nbsp;Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;During confirmation classes, the Holy Spirit began to draw Garry towards ministry, and his Pastor encouraged him to pursue it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry graduated in 1957 from Lutheran High School and in 1959 from Concordia Junior College in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1961, Garry received his Bachelor of Pre-Theology from Concordia Senior College in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and in 1965, his Master of Sacred Theology from St. Louis (Concordia Theological) Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;His year of vicarage was spent at Zion Lutheran Church in Manning, Iowa.&nbsp;&nbsp;While there, he met his future wife, Janet Sizer.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married on August 8, 1965, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pastor Dassow’s first call in 1965 was to serve dual parishes in Nebraska: Christ Lutheran Church in Nebraska City and Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn.&nbsp;&nbsp;While in Nebraska, son Matthew and daughter Bethany were born.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1972, the family moved to Emmetsburg, Iowa, where Pastor Dassow served at St. Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;While in Iowa, son Craig joined the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1978, they moved to Hoisington where Pastor Dassow served at Concordia Lutheran Church for 27 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;While there, son Tyler completed their family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pastor Dassow loved being part of a preschool, teaching confirmation classes, helping with VBS, and creating annual Labor Day parade floats.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although officially retired in 2005, Pastor Dassow continued serving as interim pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas, until his second retirement in 2017.&nbsp;&nbsp;In over 50 years of ministry, Pastor Dassow only missed two regular services he was scheduled to conduct.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pastor Dassow was a 45-year member of Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington and a dear friend to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Great Bend.&nbsp;Garry was very active in the community.&nbsp;&nbsp;He had been an advisory board member for Hoisington Lutheran Hospital and later served as a foundation member for Clara Barton Hospital.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry also served as a board member for the Family Recovery Center and the Cardinal Apartments.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of Main Street Inc. as well as the Hoisington Kiwanis Club, often helping with the kiddie cars during Labor Day festivities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry helped operate “Get Involved Before Your Kids Do” and worked with D.A.R.E. and the Uptown Youth Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;He also volunteered at the Hoisington Food Bank and was the CROP Hunger Hike chairman for many years, often participating in their six-mile walks.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry was named Hoisington’s 1992 Citizen of the Year, the first minister to be recognized for outstanding service to the community.&nbsp;In his free time, Garry liked to keep things going and was often servicing old lawnmowers and bicycles; sanding and staining used furniture; fixing leaking faucets and running toilets; and swapping out and replacing floor tiles in the church basement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry would offer to help anyone in need.&nbsp;&nbsp;He enjoyed woodworking; square dancing and traveling after retirement; playing games (especially Sheepshead with family in Wisconsin); and singing songs, reading books, and telling stories to his young grandchildren.&nbsp;Preceding him to heaven were his parents; brothers Larry (Annamae) Dassow, Eugene Dassow, and Duane Dassow; and longtime companion Selma Webb.&nbsp;&nbsp;Left to cherish his memory on earth are his children Matt (Lynn) Dassow of Missouri City, Texas; Beth (Gene) Perry of Axtell, Kansas; Craig Dassow of Salina, Kansas; and Tyler (Rachel) Dassow of Vancouver, Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp;Garry also leaves granddaughters Kate Perry, Cheyenne Chapin, Sierra Perry, Elina Dassow, Addison Dassow, and Kelby Dassow; great-grandson Zayden; great-granddaughter Victoria; brothers Harvey (Arlene) Dassow of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, Everett Dassow of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Delmar (Helen) Dassow of Stetsonville, Wisconsin; and sister-in-law Peggy Dassow of Burlington, Wisconsin.&nbsp;The family thanks the staff of Credo (Country Place) Senior Living in Hoisington for their outstanding care of Garry since 2019 as well as the staff of Kindred Hospice for their loving support.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, May 22, at 10:00 a.m., at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington on, Rev. Gary Wolf presiding, with burial to follow at the Hoisington Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington.&nbsp;And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, establish, and strengthen you. – 1 Peter 5:10To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Rev. Garry Ray Dassow, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/rev-garry-dassow/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>

Rev. Garry Ray Dassow

HANSTON – Douglas A. “Doug” Meier, 73, passed away May 17, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.

He was born July 18, 1949 in Hays, KS, the son of Milton Edward and Theresa M. Weber Meier. He moved to Hanston in October 2022 from Graham, WA. 

Doug graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point, NY with an engineering degree and served the nation as an officer in the United States Army. After serving as an officer in the military, he was a project manager for IDEMIA, where he did forensic fingerprint identification.

He was of the Christian faith, head deacon at Church for All Nations, Tacoma, WA and currently attended the Faith Fellowship Church in Hanston. He was the vice president of Oil of Joy Ministries, an outreach mission to India, where one of his favorite pastimes was treating the orphans with ice cream. He enjoyed golfing, reading, carpentry and woodworking, building his own homes and fine furniture.

On June 12, 1971, he married Virginia J. Capece in Philadelphia, PA. She survives.

Other survivors include daughter Wendy (Mike) Halvorsen, Hanston; son Craig (Mandy) Meier, Puyallup, WA; two brothers, Howard (Jane) Meier, Great Bend, Steve (Carla) Meier, Hays; sister Sue (TR) May, Hays; six grandchildren, Nicole (Jamison) Leckenby, Michele (Jason) Zink, Michael Halvorsen Jr., Kristen (Evan) Doyle, Caleb Meier, Riley Meier; three great-grandchildren, Joseph Zink, Zachariah Zink and Timothy Zink.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Inurnment will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery in Antonino, KS. with military graveside rites conducted by United States Army and Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Guard.

Memorials may be given to Oil of Joy Ministries in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. 

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

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Douglas A. Meier, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithmortuary.com/obituary/douglas-meier/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<h2>Douglas A. 'Doug' Meier</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1684505349228.jpeg" alt="Douglas A. 'Doug' Meier" />
 <figcaption>Douglas A. 'Doug' Meier</figcaption>
 </figure>July 18, 1949 - May 17, 2023HANSTON – Douglas A. “Doug” Meier, 73, passed away May 17, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore, KS.He was born July 18, 1949 in Hays, KS, the son of Milton Edward and Theresa M. Weber Meier. He moved to Hanston in October 2022 from Graham, WA. Doug graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point, NY with an engineering degree and served the nation as an officer in the United States Army. After serving as an officer in the military, he was a project manager for IDEMIA, where he did forensic fingerprint identification.He was of the Christian faith, head deacon at Church for All Nations, Tacoma, WA and currently attended the Faith Fellowship Church in Hanston. He was the vice president of Oil of Joy Ministries, an outreach mission to India, where one of his favorite pastimes was treating the orphans with ice cream. He enjoyed golfing, reading, carpentry and woodworking, building his own homes and fine furniture.On June 12, 1971, he married Virginia J. Capece in Philadelphia, PA. She survives.Other survivors include daughter Wendy (Mike) Halvorsen, Hanston; son Craig (Mandy) Meier, Puyallup, WA; two brothers, Howard (Jane) Meier, Great Bend, Steve (Carla) Meier, Hays; sister Sue (TR) May, Hays; six grandchildren, Nicole (Jamison) Leckenby, Michele (Jason) Zink, Michael Halvorsen Jr., Kristen (Evan) Doyle, Caleb Meier, Riley Meier; three great-grandchildren, Joseph Zink, Zachariah Zink and Timothy Zink.He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Faith Fellowship Church, Hanston with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Inurnment will be 2 p.m. Friday, May 26, 2023 at Our Lady Help of Christians Cemetery in Antonino, KS. with military graveside rites conducted by United States Army and Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Guard.Memorials may be given to Oil of Joy Ministries in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663, Jetmore, KS 67854. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithfuneralhome.com.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Douglas A. Meier, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.beckwithmortuary.com/obituary/douglas-meier/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Douglas A. 'Doug' Meier

NORTON&nbsp; - The Andbe Home, a 68-skilled bed long-term care facility, is announcing an expansion of services with the purchase of a recently-closed assisted living facility, also located in Norton.

The assisted living facility formerly known as Whispering Pines is soon to be under new ownership and management under the new name of Andbe Home Acres.

When Whispering Pines closed its doors last October, this left a large gap in the county’s senior care services. With a population of 5,500, Norton County is an economic hub in northwest Kansas, and the 36-bed assisted living facility was the only of its kind in a large service area.

Recognizing the need, the Andbe Home staff and board considered options for how to purchase this facility. With support and financial assistance from local CPA John Mapes, the Andbe Home has begun the process of purchasing the Whispering Pines property.

Andbe Home’s goal will be to reestablish an assisted living with the name Andbe Home Acres. 

Board President Matthew Woodyard noted, “We are in the beginning stages of the process which could take several months to complete, but we are confident of our management team’s ability to staff and operate Andbe Home Acres. The Andbe Home board is incredibly thankful for the financial support and community-minded spirit of John Mapes.”

“A shared business office and other shared services, as well as a cooperative effort with our talented Andbe Home staff makes me confident that we can successfully operate Andbe Home Acres. Providing a full-range of senior care, from independent living to assisted living to long-term care, is important to the Andbe Home and to Norton,” noted Megan Mapes, Andbe Home Administrator.

Repairs, minor renovations and purchases will be completed in the coming months, with a goal of opening sometime in 2023. 

If you or your loved ones would like to be added to a waiting list for Andbe Home Acres, please contact the Andbe Home office at 785-877-2601 and select the Administrator Option.

News releaseNORTON&nbsp; - The Andbe Home, a 68-skilled bed long-term care facility, is announcing an expansion of services with the purchase of a recently-closed assisted living facility, also located in Norton.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683907093312.png" alt="Whispering Pines, Norton. Courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Whispering Pines, Norton. Courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>The assisted living facility formerly known as Whispering Pines is soon to be under new ownership and management under the new name of Andbe Home Acres.When Whispering Pines closed its doors last October, this left a large gap in the county’s senior care services. With a population of 5,500, Norton County is an economic hub in northwest Kansas, and the 36-bed assisted living facility was the only of its kind in a large service area.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1683907295831.jpeg" alt="Andbe Home, Norton. File photo courtesy Norton Telegram" />
 <figcaption>Andbe Home, Norton. File photo courtesy Norton Telegram</figcaption>
 </figure>Recognizing the need, the Andbe Home staff and board considered options for how to purchase this facility. With support and financial assistance from local CPA John Mapes, the Andbe Home has begun the process of purchasing the Whispering Pines property.Andbe Home’s goal will be to reestablish an assisted living with the name Andbe Home Acres. Board President Matthew Woodyard noted, “We are in the beginning stages of the process which could take several months to complete, but we are confident of our management team’s ability to staff and operate Andbe Home Acres. The Andbe Home board is incredibly thankful for the financial support and community-minded spirit of John Mapes.”“A shared business office and other shared services, as well as a cooperative effort with our talented Andbe Home staff makes me confident that we can successfully operate Andbe Home Acres. Providing a full-range of senior care, from independent living to assisted living to long-term care, is important to the Andbe Home and to Norton,” noted Megan Mapes, Andbe Home Administrator.Repairs, minor renovations and purchases will be completed in the coming months, with a goal of opening sometime in 2023. If you or your loved ones would like to be added to a waiting list for Andbe Home Acres, please contact the Andbe Home office at 785-877-2601 and select the Administrator Option.

Andbe Home of Norton announces expansion of services to fill assisted living gap

WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran on Tuesday spoke on the Senate Floor to recognize National Police Week and remember Kansas law enforcement who passed away in 2022. National Police Week was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, and this year runs from May 14 – May 20.

“We honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's fallen law enforcement officers, remember those who have departed and acknowledge and express our gratitude for the sacrifices all law enforcement officers make every day they wear the badge,”&nbsp;said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;“During this week, and really every other week of the year, we should and we do honor those we have lost and remember the families they left behind.”

Sen. Moran recognized four members of Kansas law enforcement who passed away in 2022: Deputy Sheriff Sidnee Carter with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Robert Craft with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Officer David Ingle with the Iola Police Department and Sergeant Stacy Murrow with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665249753989.png" alt="Deputy Sidnee Carter died in a crash while on duty in October 2022-courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Deputy Sidnee Carter died in a crash while on duty in October 2022-courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON&nbsp;– U.S. Senator Jerry Moran on Tuesday spoke on the Senate Floor to recognize National Police Week and remember Kansas law enforcement who passed away in 2022. National Police Week was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, and this year runs from May 14 – May 20.<div><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jWLpsn6DYOw" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>“We honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's fallen law enforcement officers, remember those who have departed and acknowledge and express our gratitude for the sacrifices all law enforcement officers make every day they wear the badge,”&nbsp;said Sen. Moran.&nbsp;“During this week, and really every other week of the year, we should and we do honor those we have lost and remember the families they left behind.”Sen. Moran recognized four members of Kansas law enforcement who passed away in 2022: Deputy Sheriff Sidnee Carter with the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Robert Craft with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Officer David Ingle with the Iola Police Department and Sergeant Stacy Murrow with the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.

🎥Moran honors fallen Kansas officers during National Police Week

WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A man who traveled from North Carolina to meet an underage girl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday in district court, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.

Derrick Yarnell Mayfield, 21, was sentenced to 41 months in prison, must register as a sex offender for life and have lifetime post release supervision.

In October of 2022, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office was alerted to possible exploitation of a child.

Deputies responded to investigate at a residence in the 400 Block of East Flint Hills Drive, Lake Wabaunsee.&nbsp; Investigators made contact with Derrick Yarnell Mayfield of Henderson North Carolina.

Mayfield flew from North Carolina to meet the young Wabaunsee County girl. Mayfield had originally made contact with her online. Evidence discovered at the home led to Mayfield's arrest.

Mayfield was originally held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties w/ child, intercourse with child, Unlawful possession of visual depiction of child and Contribute to a child's misconduct, according to online jail records. Deputies took the child into protective custody.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/11/1667424426291.jpeg" alt="&nbsp;Mayfield photo-Wabaunsee County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>&nbsp;Mayfield photo-Wabaunsee County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>WABAUNSEE COUNTY—A man who traveled from North Carolina to meet an underage girl in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, was sentenced Tuesday in district court, according to the Wabaunsee County Sheriff.Derrick Yarnell Mayfield, 21, was sentenced to 41 months in prison, must register as a sex offender for life and have lifetime post release supervision.In October of 2022, the Wabaunsee County Sheriff's office was alerted to possible exploitation of a child.Deputies responded to investigate at a residence in the 400 Block of East Flint Hills Drive, Lake Wabaunsee.&nbsp; Investigators made contact with Derrick Yarnell Mayfield of Henderson North Carolina.Mayfield flew from North Carolina to meet the young Wabaunsee County girl. Mayfield had originally made contact with her online. Evidence discovered at the home led to Mayfield's arrest.Mayfield was originally held on requested charges of aggravated indecent liberties w/ child, intercourse with child, Unlawful possession of visual depiction of child and Contribute to a child's misconduct, according to online jail records. Deputies took the child into protective custody.

Man who came to Kan. to meet underage girl is going to prison

WASHINGTON (AP) — An unknown man managed to slip undetected inside the home of White House national security adviser&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jake-sullivan">Jake Sullivan</a>, according to two people familiar with the incident. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating.

The door was apparently unlocked, and the intruder was able to get inside Sullivan's home around 3 a.m. last month, the people said. Secret Service is investigating whether the person intentionally went into the home or whether it was some kind of accident; the person appeared to be intoxicated, the people said. The people were not authorized to talk about an ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

Sullivan has round-the-clock security. But the agents stationed outside his home did not know that the unknown male accessed inside the Washington home until the man had already gone. Sullivan came outside and told them, the people said.

Security is always a top concern for high-level government officials, but there's been a more palpable sense of anxiety in recent years&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-san-francisco-nancy-pelosi-congress-government-and-politics-b8a3fb8b3e6f491fcfb16e155b877427">as threats to lawmakers and officials are on the rise</a>. The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked and severely beaten with a hammer by an assailant who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/paul-pelosi-assaulted-156ece77186eb11b97260af3c5122f67">broke into the couple’s San Francisco in October.</a>

There was no evidence that the person meant to harm Sullivan or even knew him. The Washington Post first reported the breach.

Meanwhile, additional security measures have been put in place outside Sullivan's home as a precaution while a review is conducted.

The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that it was “examining a security incident that took place at a protectee site.”

“While the protectee was unharmed, we are taking this matter seriously and have opened a comprehensive mission assurance investigation to review all facets of what occurred," according to the statement.

Any deviation from protocol was unacceptable, the Secret Service said.

Certain members of President Joe Biden's administration get a Secret Service security detail which means their homes are guarded and they receive protection as they move throughout their days outside the White House; it depends on a range of factors including the type of job and whether threats have been made.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676938829757.png" alt="In February Jake Sullivan joined President Biden on the train from Kyiv to Poland during the surprise visit -White House pool photo" />
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 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — An unknown man managed to slip undetected inside the home of White House national security adviser&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/hub/jake-sullivan">Jake Sullivan</a>, according to two people familiar with the incident. The U.S. Secret Service is investigating.The door was apparently unlocked, and the intruder was able to get inside Sullivan's home around 3 a.m. last month, the people said. Secret Service is investigating whether the person intentionally went into the home or whether it was some kind of accident; the person appeared to be intoxicated, the people said. The people were not authorized to talk about an ongoing investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.Sullivan has round-the-clock security. But the agents stationed outside his home did not know that the unknown male accessed inside the Washington home until the man had already gone. Sullivan came outside and told them, the people said.Security is always a top concern for high-level government officials, but there's been a more palpable sense of anxiety in recent years&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-san-francisco-nancy-pelosi-congress-government-and-politics-b8a3fb8b3e6f491fcfb16e155b877427">as threats to lawmakers and officials are on the rise</a>. The husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was attacked and severely beaten with a hammer by an assailant who&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/paul-pelosi-assaulted-156ece77186eb11b97260af3c5122f67">broke into the couple’s San Francisco in October.</a>There was no evidence that the person meant to harm Sullivan or even knew him. The Washington Post first reported the breach.Meanwhile, additional security measures have been put in place outside Sullivan's home as a precaution while a review is conducted.The U.S. Secret Service said in a statement that it was “examining a security incident that took place at a protectee site.”“While the protectee was unharmed, we are taking this matter seriously and have opened a comprehensive mission assurance investigation to review all facets of what occurred," according to the statement.Any deviation from protocol was unacceptable, the Secret Service said.Certain members of President Joe Biden's administration get a Secret Service security detail which means their homes are guarded and they receive protection as they move throughout their days outside the White House; it depends on a range of factors including the type of job and whether threats have been made.

Secret Service blunder at Biden's national security adviser’s home 

Wayne - 73, was born on October 4, 1940, and passed away on March 26, 2014. His parents were Michael and Anna (Weaver) Augustine.

Ann – 81, was born on May 3, 1941, and passed away on November 14, 2022. Her parents were Edmund F. and Pearl (Kippes) Leiker.

They were married on March 31, 1962, in Hays.

Wayne, who lived most of his life in Hays, was a retired electrician, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of the Hays American Legion.

Ann grew up in Hays, was a 1959 graduate of Hays High School, attended the Salina Cosmetology School, was a hair dresser in Hays, and worked at Dillons in Topeka for 10 years.

They were members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.

Survivors include their children Darin Augustine and wife, Jill, Wichita, KS; Dianne Lindeman and husband Dean, Gilbert AZ; and daughter-in-law Kimberly, Russell, KS; their grandchildren Nick Augustine (Amanda); Alexis Lindeman and fiancé, Jeffery Steiner; Tristan Lindeman; Samantha Lindeman; Aidan Lindeman; Mallory Lindeman; and Chloe Augustine; their great-grandchildren Bentley Augustine; Leighton Augustine; and Levi Steiner.

Wayne’s survivors include a brother, Kenneth Augustine and wife, Barbara, Hays, KS.

Ann’s survivors include three sisters, Hazel Roberts, Wheatland, WY; Ruth Howard, Hutchinson, KS; and Carol Zedaker, Wheatland, WY.

They both were preceded in death by their parents; their sons Keith Alan Augustine and Donald Augustine; their granddaughter Taylor Elizabeth Augustine; their twin great-granddaughters, Hadley and Presley Augustine.

Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers Leroy “Dick” Augustine; Mike Augustine; Harold Augustine; his sisters Mary Ann Dreiling and Jeanie Pfeifer; Betty Flannery; Valarie Ader; Velma Hornet; his infant brother Dale Augustine; and his infant sister Marjorie Augustine.

A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Father Nick Parker officiating. Inurnment of their ashes will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. 

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

<h2>Wayne and Ann (Leiker) Augustine, Hays</h2><figure>
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 </figure>Wayne - 73, was born on October 4, 1940, and passed away on March 26, 2014. His parents were Michael and Anna (Weaver) Augustine.Ann – 81, was born on May 3, 1941, and passed away on November 14, 2022. Her parents were Edmund F. and Pearl (Kippes) Leiker.They were married on March 31, 1962, in Hays.Wayne, who lived most of his life in Hays, was a retired electrician, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a member of the Hays American Legion.Ann grew up in Hays, was a 1959 graduate of Hays High School, attended the Salina Cosmetology School, was a hair dresser in Hays, and worked at Dillons in Topeka for 10 years.They were members of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays.Survivors include their children Darin Augustine and wife, Jill, Wichita, KS; Dianne Lindeman and husband Dean, Gilbert AZ; and daughter-in-law Kimberly, Russell, KS; their grandchildren Nick Augustine (Amanda); Alexis Lindeman and fiancé, Jeffery Steiner; Tristan Lindeman; Samantha Lindeman; Aidan Lindeman; Mallory Lindeman; and Chloe Augustine; their great-grandchildren Bentley Augustine; Leighton Augustine; and Levi Steiner.Wayne’s survivors include a brother, Kenneth Augustine and wife, Barbara, Hays, KS.Ann’s survivors include three sisters, Hazel Roberts, Wheatland, WY; Ruth Howard, Hutchinson, KS; and Carol Zedaker, Wheatland, WY.They both were preceded in death by their parents; their sons Keith Alan Augustine and Donald Augustine; their granddaughter Taylor Elizabeth Augustine; their twin great-granddaughters, Hadley and Presley Augustine.Wayne was preceded in death by his brothers Leroy “Dick” Augustine; Mike Augustine; Harold Augustine; his sisters Mary Ann Dreiling and Jeanie Pfeifer; Betty Flannery; Valarie Ader; Velma Hornet; his infant brother Dale Augustine; and his infant sister Marjorie Augustine.A Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays with Father Nick Parker officiating. Inurnment of their ashes will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials made payable to: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Hospice of Hays Medical Center in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Wayne and Ann (Leiker) Augustine

Bernard Charles 'Ben' Levings, Great Bend

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Bernard Charles “Ben” Levings, 86, passed away on May 13, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on November 10, 1936, in Axtell, Kan., to Charles and Berniece (Thompson) Levings. 

On October 21, 1975, he married Eddy Ruth Roth. She died October 29, 1984. Ben later married Cindy Fercking in 1981, and they later divorced in 1992.

A Great Bend resident since 1974, Ben worked as a shop forman for equipment manufacturing. He was also skilled in construction, custom farm work, livestock, insurance sales, lock smithing, truck driving, and real estate.

Bernard is survived by close friend and caregiver, Cindy Fercking; a stepdaughter, Michelle; and a daughter of the heart, Vickie Dodson. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Eddy; and two stepdaughters, Pamela and Mary.

Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated to the Bernard Levings Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

<h2>Bernard Charles 'Ben' Levings, Great Bend</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/bernard-levings?fh_id=10931">https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/bernard-levings?fh_id=10931</a>November 10, 1936 - May 13, 2023Bernard Charles “Ben” Levings, 86, passed away on May 13, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on November 10, 1936, in Axtell, Kan., to Charles and Berniece (Thompson) Levings. On October 21, 1975, he married Eddy Ruth Roth. She died October 29, 1984. Ben later married Cindy Fercking in 1981, and they later divorced in 1992.A Great Bend resident since 1974, Ben worked as a shop forman for equipment manufacturing. He was also skilled in construction, custom farm work, livestock, insurance sales, lock smithing, truck driving, and real estate.Bernard is survived by close friend and caregiver, Cindy Fercking; a stepdaughter, Michelle; and a daughter of the heart, Vickie Dodson. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Eddy; and two stepdaughters, Pamela and Mary.Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Bernard Levings Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Bernard Charles "Ben" Levings, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.bryantfh.net/obituary/bernard-levings/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Bernard Charles 'Ben' Levings

Marilyn Joyce Heble (Depperschmidt), Colby

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Marilyn Joyce Heble, 82, of Colby, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, surrounded in love by her two children. She was born January 4, 1941, in Park, KS, to Alphonse and Matilda (Kuhn) Depperschmidt. 

She graduated from Park High School in 1958 and moved to Colby where she began working at Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator for 20+ years. She met and married Duane Heble on October 6, 1962. They continued to make their home in Colby and welcomed and raised three children. Marilyn was always active and interested in all their activities, but she was also careful to raise them to be independent and not get in the way of “natural consequences”, which was tested more than once. She was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and volunteered in numerous capacities over the years, but best utilized her organization skills and compassion for others by coordinating funeral dinners for over a decade. She volunteered with R.S.V.P. in Colby, and lots of other community projects, she just really enjoyed being busy and helping out in any way she could. Marilyn was very creative and enjoyed making handmade gifts for friends and family. Later in life she discovered she had a talent for art, and she enjoyed sketching and painting handmade birthday cards, gift bags and small prints. She was a skilled seamstress and quilter and made all kinds of projects over the years, her handmade Christmas stockings will be cherished by her children and grandkids for years to come. Marilyn was also a great baker; her homemade pies were always greatly anticipated and requested by many. She enjoyed making them to share with friends as thank you or just because she was thinking about you. Marilyn had a big heart and a host of talents, but her biggest joy was her grandkids and sharing time with them. She instilled her love for games and playing cards with all of them. She loved playing cards, especially rummy, and had her own version (Gma’s Rummy) where the rules could change at “Gma's” discretion. Cards brought her a lot of joy and camaraderie, and she was always up for another hand, usually outlasting everyone. Her generosity of her time and involvement in the local groups and activities gave her the opportunity to develop countless friendships throughout the community, she valued these friendships greatly and truly cherished spending time with her friends and relatives. The beloved Sacred Heart “coffee group” was a constant over the last 30+ years, and a great source of sharing faith, deep friendships and lots of fun. She loved her family roots and always looked forward to spending time with her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, childhood friends and countless God children. Always being a very detailed and organized person, she was the natural organizer of many family and school reunions. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Duane of 60 years; parents; her beloved daughter Brenda; and siblings Cletus Depperschmidt, Gerald Depperschmidt, Kathy Woerpel, and Linda Waddell. She is survived by her children Blaine (Vonceile) of Lindsborg, KS, and Becky (Scot) Bullock of Leawood, KS; grandchildren Hanna (Trevor) Whittaker, Clare Bullock, Colby Bullock, Blake Heble, Carly Bullock, and Brandt Heble; great-grandson Brooks Whittaker; and brothers Les (Connie) Depperschmidt of Derby, KS, Marvin (Norma) Depperschmidt of Salina, KS and Ken (Diane) Depperschmidt of Smith Center, KS. Visitation is 5-6:00 p.m., with a vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. The funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Brenda Heble Memorial Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. 

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

<h2>Marilyn Joyce Heble (Depperschmidt), Colby</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Heble-Marilyn/5190835/">https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/Heble-Marilyn/5190835/</a>January 4th, 1941 - May 10th, 2023Marilyn Joyce Heble, 82, of Colby, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby, surrounded in love by her two children. She was born January 4, 1941, in Park, KS, to Alphonse and Matilda (Kuhn) Depperschmidt. She graduated from Park High School in 1958 and moved to Colby where she began working at Southwestern Bell Telephone as an operator for 20+ years. She met and married Duane Heble on October 6, 1962. They continued to make their home in Colby and welcomed and raised three children. Marilyn was always active and interested in all their activities, but she was also careful to raise them to be independent and not get in the way of “natural consequences”, which was tested more than once. She was a devout member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, and volunteered in numerous capacities over the years, but best utilized her organization skills and compassion for others by coordinating funeral dinners for over a decade. She volunteered with R.S.V.P. in Colby, and lots of other community projects, she just really enjoyed being busy and helping out in any way she could. Marilyn was very creative and enjoyed making handmade gifts for friends and family. Later in life she discovered she had a talent for art, and she enjoyed sketching and painting handmade birthday cards, gift bags and small prints. She was a skilled seamstress and quilter and made all kinds of projects over the years, her handmade Christmas stockings will be cherished by her children and grandkids for years to come. Marilyn was also a great baker; her homemade pies were always greatly anticipated and requested by many. She enjoyed making them to share with friends as thank you or just because she was thinking about you. Marilyn had a big heart and a host of talents, but her biggest joy was her grandkids and sharing time with them. She instilled her love for games and playing cards with all of them. She loved playing cards, especially rummy, and had her own version (Gma’s Rummy) where the rules could change at “Gma's” discretion. Cards brought her a lot of joy and camaraderie, and she was always up for another hand, usually outlasting everyone. Her generosity of her time and involvement in the local groups and activities gave her the opportunity to develop countless friendships throughout the community, she valued these friendships greatly and truly cherished spending time with her friends and relatives. The beloved Sacred Heart “coffee group” was a constant over the last 30+ years, and a great source of sharing faith, deep friendships and lots of fun. She loved her family roots and always looked forward to spending time with her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, childhood friends and countless God children. Always being a very detailed and organized person, she was the natural organizer of many family and school reunions. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband Duane of 60 years; parents; her beloved daughter Brenda; and siblings Cletus Depperschmidt, Gerald Depperschmidt, Kathy Woerpel, and Linda Waddell. She is survived by her children Blaine (Vonceile) of Lindsborg, KS, and Becky (Scot) Bullock of Leawood, KS; grandchildren Hanna (Trevor) Whittaker, Clare Bullock, Colby Bullock, Blake Heble, Carly Bullock, and Brandt Heble; great-grandson Brooks Whittaker; and brothers Les (Connie) Depperschmidt of Derby, KS, Marvin (Norma) Depperschmidt of Salina, KS and Ken (Diane) Depperschmidt of Smith Center, KS. Visitation is 5-6:00 p.m., with a vigil at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, KS. The funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 15, 2023, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Brenda Heble Memorial Scholarship Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, P.O. Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marilyn Joyce Heble (Depperschmidt)

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Bernice Regina (Schandler) Becker passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 94. She was born on October 28, 1928, in San Juan, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley to Bernard and Clara (Grimm) Schandler. 

Her parents farmed ten acres of irrigated citrus and vegetables. In 1935 they moved to New Almelo, Kansas, where their children attended the St. Joseph Catholic grade school. Bernice attended the Catholic parochial high schools in Leoville for one year and Tipton for three years. 

In Tipton, Henry Becker, a marine returning home from serving duty in the Pacific Islands during WWII, saw Bernice and stated: “I’m going to marry that girl.” He was the love of her life. They were married on August 4, 1948. 

To this union 10 children were born: Joyce Wentz (Russ Haring-companion-deceased), Tonganoxie; Henry (Monika Biehl-deceased), Brenken, Germany; Eugene (Deborah Warren), Tonganoxie; Debra Bienhoff (Paul), Kensington; Edna Mader (Dennis), Collyer; Paul (Linda Sansom), Lenora; John (Ann Yiesley-deceased), Lenora; Elaine McCrary (Wayne), Hutchinson; Judy Koelling (Kirk), Russell; Christopher (Gina Young), Manhattan. 

After farming several years in Tipton, they purchased an acreage eleven miles south of Norton, Kansas, and moved there with their three children to continue their farming/ranch operation until Henry’s death on June 6, 1985, after 36 years of marriage.

Bernice was a faithful Catholic, loving wife and mother, and dedicated community member. When needed, she assisted Henry with the farm, making trips to the elevator with truckloads of harvested grain, and later drove a school bus route for 14 years. 

Her life was full with celebrations: baptisms, confirmations, graduations, and weddings-first for her children and then grandchildren. Henry and Bernice made several trips together before his death. They would go to conventions for their organizations and made several trips to Germany. 

After Henry’s death, her daughter Joyce went with her on several tours, including one to the Holy Land in Israel. With a church group she spent two weeks a year for four years to help build a church in Lourdes, Costa Rica. Years of preparing meals for her large family help train her in her most significant and long-lasting volunteer duty – St. Francis of Assisi Parish Funeral Dinner Chairman. 

She was an active member of many organizations: Altar Society, Legion of Mary, Salina Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, a local photographer for the Diocesan Catholic paper, 4-H project leader, American Legion Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, local Republican organization, Farm Bureau Committee, and facilitator for Norton County Prison “Promise Keepers.”

Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Henry Becker; parents Bernard and Clara Schandler; sister Mary Margaret Schandler; sisters and spouses Marge and Jim Hickert, Lorene and Charles Meyer; sister-in-law Patricia Schandler; daughters-in law Monika Becker and Ann Becker; companion Russ Haring; grandson Brian Mader; great-grandson Gabriel Mader.

She is survived by her 10 children and their seven spouses; 34 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; brothers Eugene Schandler, Logan and Robert Schandler (Pam), Overland Park.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 5-7:00 p.m. A rosary and vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernice and Henry Becker Scholarship Fund or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. 

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<h2>Bernice Regina Becker</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27911173">https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=27911173</a>October 28, 1928 - May 11, 2023Bernice Regina (Schandler) Becker passed away on May 11, 2023 at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, at the age of 94. She was born on October 28, 1928, in San Juan, Texas, in the Rio Grande Valley to Bernard and Clara (Grimm) Schandler. Her parents farmed ten acres of irrigated citrus and vegetables. In 1935 they moved to New Almelo, Kansas, where their children attended the St. Joseph Catholic grade school. Bernice attended the Catholic parochial high schools in Leoville for one year and Tipton for three years. In Tipton, Henry Becker, a marine returning home from serving duty in the Pacific Islands during WWII, saw Bernice and stated: “I’m going to marry that girl.” He was the love of her life. They were married on August 4, 1948. To this union 10 children were born: Joyce Wentz (Russ Haring-companion-deceased), Tonganoxie; Henry (Monika Biehl-deceased), Brenken, Germany; Eugene (Deborah Warren), Tonganoxie; Debra Bienhoff (Paul), Kensington; Edna Mader (Dennis), Collyer; Paul (Linda Sansom), Lenora; John (Ann Yiesley-deceased), Lenora; Elaine McCrary (Wayne), Hutchinson; Judy Koelling (Kirk), Russell; Christopher (Gina Young), Manhattan. After farming several years in Tipton, they purchased an acreage eleven miles south of Norton, Kansas, and moved there with their three children to continue their farming/ranch operation until Henry’s death on June 6, 1985, after 36 years of marriage.Bernice was a faithful Catholic, loving wife and mother, and dedicated community member. When needed, she assisted Henry with the farm, making trips to the elevator with truckloads of harvested grain, and later drove a school bus route for 14 years. Her life was full with celebrations: baptisms, confirmations, graduations, and weddings-first for her children and then grandchildren. Henry and Bernice made several trips together before his death. They would go to conventions for their organizations and made several trips to Germany. After Henry’s death, her daughter Joyce went with her on several tours, including one to the Holy Land in Israel. With a church group she spent two weeks a year for four years to help build a church in Lourdes, Costa Rica. Years of preparing meals for her large family help train her in her most significant and long-lasting volunteer duty – St. Francis of Assisi Parish Funeral Dinner Chairman. She was an active member of many organizations: Altar Society, Legion of Mary, Salina Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, a local photographer for the Diocesan Catholic paper, 4-H project leader, American Legion Auxiliary, Meals on Wheels, local Republican organization, Farm Bureau Committee, and facilitator for Norton County Prison “Promise Keepers.”Bernice was preceded in death by her husband Henry Becker; parents Bernard and Clara Schandler; sister Mary Margaret Schandler; sisters and spouses Marge and Jim Hickert, Lorene and Charles Meyer; sister-in-law Patricia Schandler; daughters-in law Monika Becker and Ann Becker; companion Russ Haring; grandson Brian Mader; great-grandson Gabriel Mader.She is survived by her 10 children and their seven spouses; 34 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren; brothers Eugene Schandler, Logan and Robert Schandler (Pam), Overland Park.Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2023 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Norton. Burial will follow in the Norton Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 3-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the funeral home with family receiving friends from 5-7:00 p.m. A rosary and vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bernice and Henry Becker Scholarship Fund or St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church and sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com.To&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27911173&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683902576.10.1.1683903771.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/memorial-tree?oId=27911173&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683902576.10.1.1683903771.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Bernice, please&nbsp;<a href="http://plumergobber-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=27911173&amp;tag=&amp;tn=FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.531510556.1682958644:GS1.1.1683902576.10.1.1683903771.60.0.0&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">visit our floral store.</a>

Bernice Regina Becker

By MIKE COURSON Great Bend Post

The St. John Homecoming Hall and Museum is making strides to show all the history of Stafford County. Last month, the Lucille M. Hall Museum was awarded $10,000 by Humanities Kansas for a portrait project highlighting some of the county's lesser-known historical faces.

"We're just trying to tell more stories of diversity, while also telling the stories people are more familiar with," said Beccy Tanner, project director. "This year, we're focusing on Native Americans whose tribe would have been prominent in this area prior to the settlement of the first settlers."

This is the second phase of a multi-year project. Two years ago, the museum invited descendants of African American Exodusters who arrived in the area in the late 1870s. Photographer Bo Rader, using 19th-century wet plate glass negative technology, took portraits of the visitors and donated his work to the museum. The photos are now part of the "Hall of Portraits: Documenting Our Diverse Legacy" exhibit at the museum.

"Hopefully, by the time it's all said and done, we'll have more than 100 portraits," Tanner said. "There's a wonderful song in the musical 'Hamilton' that 'History has its eyes on you.' I think this will be a chance for people to see that history does indeed have its eyes on you as you come into this portrait room, and you see all these people, and you see their portraits looking directly at you as a visitor."

Museum volunteers will also do recorded interviews with each of the subjects in the portraits. Those interviews will be available on the museum's YouTube channel. A 30-minute documentary will dive deeper into the impacts various cultures have made in the area. Another documentary in production features St. John's national champion marching band from the 1930s.

Michael Hathaway volunteers as director at the museum, and his nephew, Seth Hathaway is filming the interviews. The group tries to keep fresh exhibits in rotation, including a current "Death on the Prairie" exhibit that features artifacts from five generations of the Minnis family who have worked in the funeral home business. The "world-famous triple-T" exhibit features historic toilets.

The museum, located at 304 N. Main in St. John, will have a Jubilee on Memorial Day weekend, and a Homecoming Festival in October.

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 </figure>By MIKE COURSON Great Bend PostThe St. John Homecoming Hall and Museum is making strides to show all the history of Stafford County. Last month, the Lucille M. Hall Museum was awarded $10,000 by Humanities Kansas for a portrait project highlighting some of the county's lesser-known historical faces."We're just trying to tell more stories of diversity, while also telling the stories people are more familiar with," said Beccy Tanner, project director. "This year, we're focusing on Native Americans whose tribe would have been prominent in this area prior to the settlement of the first settlers."This is the second phase of a multi-year project. Two years ago, the museum invited descendants of African American Exodusters who arrived in the area in the late 1870s. Photographer Bo Rader, using 19th-century wet plate glass negative technology, took portraits of the visitors and donated his work to the museum. The photos are now part of the "Hall of Portraits: Documenting Our Diverse Legacy" exhibit at the museum."Hopefully, by the time it's all said and done, we'll have more than 100 portraits," Tanner said. "There's a wonderful song in the musical 'Hamilton' that 'History has its eyes on you.' I think this will be a chance for people to see that history does indeed have its eyes on you as you come into this portrait room, and you see all these people, and you see their portraits looking directly at you as a visitor."Museum volunteers will also do recorded interviews with each of the subjects in the portraits. Those interviews will be available on the museum's YouTube channel. A 30-minute documentary will dive deeper into the impacts various cultures have made in the area. Another documentary in production features St. John's national champion marching band from the 1930s.Michael Hathaway volunteers as director at the museum, and his nephew, Seth Hathaway is filming the interviews. The group tries to keep fresh exhibits in rotation, including a current "Death on the Prairie" exhibit that features artifacts from five generations of the Minnis family who have worked in the funeral home business. The "world-famous triple-T" exhibit features historic toilets.The museum, located at 304 N. Main in St. John, will have a Jubilee on Memorial Day weekend, and a Homecoming Festival in October.

 Kansas museum using grant to tell a different history

As a heartfelt tribute to their alma mater, the Hays High School Class of 1972 has honored five seniors with $1000 scholarships. 

These awards were presented to the students at their annual awards night on May 8 by Margie Denning Hammerschmidt, project leader for this initiative.

Last October, the HHS Class of 1972 celebrated their 50 years of “living life” since high school graduation by donating items and participating in a raffle and auction held during their reunion event. 

Generous monetary donations were also given to support this scholarship effort. 

The response was overwhelmingly positive and allowed this class to provide scholarships to promising students in our community. 

SubmittedAs a heartfelt tribute to their alma mater, the Hays High School Class of 1972 has honored five seniors with $1000 scholarships. These awards were presented to the students at their annual awards night on May 8 by Margie Denning Hammerschmidt, project leader for this initiative.Last October, the HHS Class of 1972 celebrated their 50 years of “living life” since high school graduation by donating items and participating in a raffle and auction held during their reunion event. Generous monetary donations were also given to support this scholarship effort. The response was overwhelmingly positive and allowed this class to provide scholarships to promising students in our community. This generous contribution is a testament to the enduring spirit of HHS graduates and a reminder that investing in the education of our youth is critical to our future.For the selection process, significance was assigned to the values of character, work ethic,&nbsp; integrity and a commitment to helping others. The importance of both ‘giving back’ and ‘paying it forward’ are values the HHS Class of 1972 believes will provide a good foundation for incorporating a charitable awareness of social responsibility.The Class of 1972 would like to thank all the students who applied to this process. All students planning to attend ANY higher education Hays institution were invited to apply (Fort Hays State University, NCK Tech-Hays and the Hays Academy of Hair Design). The applications received confirmed there are many fine students who emphasize the importance of valuing oneself and recognizing the positive contributions they can make every day. We are proud to award $1000 scholarships to five deserving students: <ul>
 <li>Halle Lohmeyer</li><li>Ashlyn Zimmer</li><li>Matthew Berner</li><li>Chase Victoria Wittman</li><li>Allie Straub</li>
 </ul>"May your dreams take you on a journey that makes your soul sing, and may your heart be filled with the grace and courage to fulfill your purpose." - Unknown