Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo, age 53, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in a work related accident north of Russell, Kansas. Hector was born March 12, 1969, in Durango, Mexico, to Arturo Fraire and Maria Silveria Montelongo. He married Rosario Ramirez in June of 1992 in Mexico. Hector operated Heavy Equipment along with other duties for Sporer Land Development Inc. He was a very proud and active family man and especially enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. Hector enjoyed handyman type work around his home as well as mechanic work on his vehicles. Hector is survived by his wife, Rosario Ramirez of Hays; a son, Ruben Fraire and wife Rosie Cubillo of Hays and their children, Donovan and Daleysa Fraire; a daughter, Perla Fraire of Chicago, Illinois and her son, Byron Banuelos; two brothers, Fidel and Apolonio Fraire both of Texas and a sister, Victoriana Fraire of Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A rosary will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/"></a>----- Héctor César Fraire Montelongo, de 53 años, de Hays, Kansas, falleció el martes 11 de octubre, 2022 en un accidente relacionado con el trabajo al norte de Russell, Kansas. Héctor nació el 12 de marzo de 1969 en Durango, México, hijo de Arturo Fraire y María Silveria Montelongo. Se casó con Rosario Ramírez en junio de 1992 en México. Héctor operó Heavy Equipment junto con otras tareas para Sporer Land Development Inc. Era un hombre de familia muy orgulloso y activo y disfrutaba especialmente de su tiempo con su Nietos. Héctor disfrutaba del trabajo tipo manitas alrededor de su casa, así como del trabajo mecánico. en sus vehículos. A Héctor le sobreviven su esposa, Rosario Ramírez de Hays; un hijo, Ruben Fraire y su esposa Rosie Cubillo de Hays y sus hijos, Donovan y Daleysa Fraire; una hija, Perla Fraire de Chicago, Illinois y su hijo, Byron Bañuelos; dos hermanos, Fidel y Apolonio Fraire ambos de Texas y una hermana, Victoriana Fraire de México. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres. Los servicios funerarios serán a la 1:30 PM el lunes 17 de octubre de 2022 en el Inmaculado Corazón de María Iglesia 1805 Vine Street, Hays. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio de St. Joseph, Hays. La visita será el domingo de 11:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m. en la capilla funeraria Brock's-Keithley y Crematorio 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Un rosario será a las 6:00 PM el domingo en la capilla funeraria. Las condolencias pueden ser dejadas por el libro de visitas en&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo, age 53, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in a work related accident north of Russell, Kansas. Hector was born March 12, 1969, in Durango, Mexico, to Arturo Fraire and Maria Silveria Montelongo. He married Rosario Ramirez in June of 1992 in Mexico. Hector operated Heavy Equipment along with other duties for Sporer Land Development Inc. He was a very proud and active family man and especially enjoyed his time with his grandchildren. Hector enjoyed handyman type work around his home as well as mechanic work on his vehicles. Hector is survived by his wife, Rosario Ramirez of Hays; a son, Ruben Fraire and wife Rosie Cubillo of Hays and their children, Donovan and Daleysa Fraire; a daughter, Perla Fraire of Chicago, Illinois and her son, Byron Banuelos; two brothers, Fidel and Apolonio Fraire both of Texas and a sister, Victoriana Fraire of Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A rosary will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a><a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/"></a>----- Héctor César Fraire Montelongo, de 53 años, de Hays, Kansas, falleció el martes 11 de octubre, 2022 en un accidente relacionado con el trabajo al norte de Russell, Kansas. Héctor nació el 12 de marzo de 1969 en Durango, México, hijo de Arturo Fraire y María Silveria Montelongo. Se casó con Rosario Ramírez en junio de 1992 en México. Héctor operó Heavy Equipment junto con otras tareas para Sporer Land Development Inc. Era un hombre de familia muy orgulloso y activo y disfrutaba especialmente de su tiempo con su Nietos. Héctor disfrutaba del trabajo tipo manitas alrededor de su casa, así como del trabajo mecánico. en sus vehículos. A Héctor le sobreviven su esposa, Rosario Ramírez de Hays; un hijo, Ruben Fraire y su esposa Rosie Cubillo de Hays y sus hijos, Donovan y Daleysa Fraire; una hija, Perla Fraire de Chicago, Illinois y su hijo, Byron Bañuelos; dos hermanos, Fidel y Apolonio Fraire ambos de Texas y una hermana, Victoriana Fraire de México. Fue precedido en la muerte por sus padres. Los servicios funerarios serán a la 1:30 PM el lunes 17 de octubre de 2022 en el Inmaculado Corazón de María Iglesia 1805 Vine Street, Hays. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio de St. Joseph, Hays. La visita será el domingo de 11:00 a.m. a 10:00 p.m. en la capilla funeraria Brock's-Keithley y Crematorio 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Un rosario será a las 6:00 PM el domingo en la capilla funeraria. Las condolencias pueden ser dejadas por el libro de visitas en&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo

TOPEKA - The KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. The virtual fair will focus on all state agency job openings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The state’s 98 government agencies have approximately 900 full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities available across the state. Kansas has conducted 17 virtual job fairs since the beginning of 2020, showcasing jobs from hundreds of employers across the state. More than 1,500 people have participated in the state’s job fair events this year.&nbsp;

The online job fairs allow those looking for work to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating agencies. 

To participate in the virtual job fair, regardless of previous participation, registration is required.&nbsp;Register&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTQuNjUxNDM4MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwcC5wcmVtaWVydmlydHVhbC5jb20vZXZlbnRzL2Y1YjQ3YzIwLTZkMWEtNDAzNS05ZmQ1LWFlMWJiY2QyYjNlNS9zdGF0ZS1vZi1rYW5zYXMtYWdlbmNpZXMtZ292ZXJubWVudC1qb2JzLXZpcnR1YWwtam9iLWZhaXItb2N0b2Jlci0xOXRoIn0.34Y1KEUZNvgi3-OnSE46RNfTCBnU0xZftKNnHQi_3e8/s/1303161001/br/145947568910-l" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jobseekers also can find a training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Participants are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Candidates will be able to participate via any digital device, including a computer, tablet,&nbsp;or mobile phone. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at 1-877-509-6757 prior to the event.&nbsp;

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 </figure>News releaseTOPEKA - The KANSASWORKS Virtual Job Fair, will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19. The virtual fair will focus on all state agency job openings.&nbsp;&nbsp;The state’s 98 government agencies have approximately 900 full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities available across the state. Kansas has conducted 17 virtual job fairs since the beginning of 2020, showcasing jobs from hundreds of employers across the state. More than 1,500 people have participated in the state’s job fair events this year.&nbsp;The online job fairs allow those looking for work to fill out applications, chat live and interview virtually with participating agencies. To participate in the virtual job fair, regardless of previous participation, registration is required.&nbsp;Register&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTQuNjUxNDM4MzEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FwcC5wcmVtaWVydmlydHVhbC5jb20vZXZlbnRzL2Y1YjQ3YzIwLTZkMWEtNDAzNS05ZmQ1LWFlMWJiY2QyYjNlNS9zdGF0ZS1vZi1rYW5zYXMtYWdlbmNpZXMtZ292ZXJubWVudC1qb2JzLXZpcnR1YWwtam9iLWZhaXItb2N0b2Jlci0xOXRoIn0.34Y1KEUZNvgi3-OnSE46RNfTCBnU0xZftKNnHQi_3e8/s/1303161001/br/145947568910-l" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jobseekers also can find a training video, a list of participating employers, and channels for attendees to register and log in. Participants are encouraged to dress professionally, as employers might request to engage in a video interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;Candidates will be able to participate via any digital device, including a computer, tablet,&nbsp;or mobile phone. Any individual with a disability may request accommodations by contacting their nearest workforce center at 1-877-509-6757 prior to the event.&nbsp;

Upcoming virtual job fair for state employment through KANSASWORKS

Mary Ann Griffith, age 98, of Castle Rock, Colorado formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Castle Rock. She was born October 30, 1923, in Hays to George and Anna (Witt) Benton. Mary Ann, in her early working career, worked in the Pentagon as a secretary. She then was a homemaker until her daughters were grown and then worked as a bookkeeper for the Athletic Department at Fort Hays State University. Mary Ann was dedicated to her faith and church where she was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays and St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella in Hays. Mary Ann enjoyed traveling which included trips to visit Rome and the Vatican as well as the Our Lady of Medjugorje site. She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Anderson and husband Donald Mason of Georgetown, Texas, and Cathy Radloff and significant other, Rick Hisey of Kimball, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Steve Geving, Anna Geving, Chad Savage, and Amy Kostycz; She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Griffith; as well as two sisters, Georgine Olson, and Lucille Gerstner. Funeral services are 10:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 PM on Friday followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Elementary School. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Mary Ann Griffith, age 98, of Castle Rock, Colorado formerly of Hays, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Castle Rock. She was born October 30, 1923, in Hays to George and Anna (Witt) Benton. Mary Ann, in her early working career, worked in the Pentagon as a secretary. She then was a homemaker until her daughters were grown and then worked as a bookkeeper for the Athletic Department at Fort Hays State University. Mary Ann was dedicated to her faith and church where she was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays and St. Francis of Assisi in Castle Rock. She was also a member of the Daughters of Isabella in Hays. Mary Ann enjoyed traveling which included trips to visit Rome and the Vatican as well as the Our Lady of Medjugorje site. She is survived by two daughters, Rosemary Anderson and husband Donald Mason of Georgetown, Texas, and Cathy Radloff and significant other, Rick Hisey of Kimball, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Steve Geving, Anna Geving, Chad Savage, and Amy Kostycz; She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Griffith; as well as two sisters, Georgine Olson, and Lucille Gerstner. Funeral services are 10:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 PM on Friday followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Elementary School. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Mary Ann Griffith

Rita Lynn Scheideman, age 60, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away October 11, 2022, at her home.

Rita was born on November 18, 1961, to Herbert Edward Kerr and Lynda 
Lou (Walls) Kerr. At 10 years old, she was adopted by her stepfather, 
Thomas R. Weber. She arrived in Great Bend from her hometown of Wichita 
Falls, Tex. in 1988. She stayed in Great Bend until 1992, when she 
finished her education to become a Registered Nurse. On October 3, 1992,
 she married the love of her life, Bradley Ray Scheideman in Wichita, 
Kan. In 1994, two important events happened for Rita: she moved back to 
Great Bend, where she would spend the rest of her life, and Bradley 
adopted her three children, David Ray, Christopher Lee and Shannon 
Diane. She was proud of the adults their kids grew up to be.

Rita worked as a Registered Nurse in and around Great Bend for around 25 years.

She is survived by her husband, Bradley Ray Scheideman of Great Bend;
 sons, David Ray Scheideman of Reno, Nev., and Christopher Lee 
Scheideman and wife, Amber, of Great Bend; daughter, Shannon Diane Unruh
 and husband, Grant, of Great Bend; grandchildren, Emily Scheideman, 
Hailey Peterson, Aaron Scheideman, Kendra Scheideman, Gage Peterson and 
Kaylee Scheideman; sisters, Robin Weber of Dallas, Tex., and Betty Ham 
of Wichita Falls, Tex.; brother, Larry E. Weber of Bishop, Calif.; and 
many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynda 
Lou Weber; biological father, Herbert E. Kerr; adoptive father, Thomas 
R. Weber; father-in-law, Clair “Ray” Scheideman; and sister-in-law, 
Brenda Mason.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Hillcrest
 Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Barbara Gutsch presiding. 

Memorials 
have been designated to the Shafer Art Gallery, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rita Lynn Scheideman, age 60, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away October 11, 2022, at her home.Rita was born on November 18, 1961, to Herbert Edward Kerr and Lynda 
Lou (Walls) Kerr. At 10 years old, she was adopted by her stepfather, 
Thomas R. Weber. She arrived in Great Bend from her hometown of Wichita 
Falls, Tex. in 1988. She stayed in Great Bend until 1992, when she 
finished her education to become a Registered Nurse. On October 3, 1992,
 she married the love of her life, Bradley Ray Scheideman in Wichita, 
Kan. In 1994, two important events happened for Rita: she moved back to 
Great Bend, where she would spend the rest of her life, and Bradley 
adopted her three children, David Ray, Christopher Lee and Shannon 
Diane. She was proud of the adults their kids grew up to be.Rita worked as a Registered Nurse in and around Great Bend for around 25 years.She is survived by her husband, Bradley Ray Scheideman of Great Bend;
 sons, David Ray Scheideman of Reno, Nev., and Christopher Lee 
Scheideman and wife, Amber, of Great Bend; daughter, Shannon Diane Unruh
 and husband, Grant, of Great Bend; grandchildren, Emily Scheideman, 
Hailey Peterson, Aaron Scheideman, Kendra Scheideman, Gage Peterson and 
Kaylee Scheideman; sisters, Robin Weber of Dallas, Tex., and Betty Ham 
of Wichita Falls, Tex.; brother, Larry E. Weber of Bishop, Calif.; and 
many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynda 
Lou Weber; biological father, Herbert E. Kerr; adoptive father, Thomas 
R. Weber; father-in-law, Clair “Ray” Scheideman; and sister-in-law, 
Brenda Mason.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral 
service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022, at Hillcrest
 Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Barbara Gutsch presiding. Memorials 
have been designated to the Shafer Art Gallery, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Rita Lynn Scheideman

Roland Eugene Nuss, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2022, at his 
home. He was born June 29, 1945, in St. Joseph, MO, to Roland B. and 
Henrietta L. (Gagelman) Nuss.

Roland graduated from Great Bend High School in 1963 and received his
 bachelors in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1967. Roland 
worked as a buyer for Dillons, supervisor for Kwik Shop, and in sales at
 Collins Bus and Cabinet Connections. He loved the mountains, his 
Tuesday morning coffee group, Tuesday night tennis group, watching 
sports of all kinds – especially K-State and Salthawk sports - with 
Rita, and spending time with his family most of all. Roland was a 
long-time devoted member of Eastwood Church of Christ where he had 
served as a deacon.

On June 5, 1971, Roland married Rita K. Woods, in Dodge City. She survives.

Also surviving are: his daughters, Melissa Thorne (Gavin) of Windsor,
 CO, Jennifer Farr (Jamie) of Junction City; and grandchildren, Grady 
and Kinley Thorne and Mason and Colin Farr.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at Eastwood
 Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, with ministers Wayne 
DeWindt and Jimie-Wray Mead officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to
 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m., with the family present to receive 
friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Cremation will follow with a private family scattering in his beloved mountains at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Roland’s name to Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Roland Eugene Nuss, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2022, at his 
home. He was born June 29, 1945, in St. Joseph, MO, to Roland B. and 
Henrietta L. (Gagelman) Nuss.Roland graduated from Great Bend High School in 1963 and received his
 bachelors in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1967. Roland 
worked as a buyer for Dillons, supervisor for Kwik Shop, and in sales at
 Collins Bus and Cabinet Connections. He loved the mountains, his 
Tuesday morning coffee group, Tuesday night tennis group, watching 
sports of all kinds – especially K-State and Salthawk sports - with 
Rita, and spending time with his family most of all. Roland was a 
long-time devoted member of Eastwood Church of Christ where he had 
served as a deacon.On June 5, 1971, Roland married Rita K. Woods, in Dodge City. She survives.Also surviving are: his daughters, Melissa Thorne (Gavin) of Windsor,
 CO, Jennifer Farr (Jamie) of Junction City; and grandchildren, Grady 
and Kinley Thorne and Mason and Colin Farr.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at Eastwood
 Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, with ministers Wayne 
DeWindt and Jimie-Wray Mead officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to
 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m., with the family present to receive 
friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Cremation will follow with a private family scattering in his beloved mountains at a later date.Memorials may be made in Roland’s name to Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roland Eugene Nuss

Joel Michael Landis, age 36, passed 
away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on October 22, 1985, in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Christopher 
and Tamala Arnold Landis.&nbsp; 

Joel was a resident of Leoti, Kansas since 
2014 moving from Denver, Colorado and worked for Amerine Construction as
 an underground drilling operator.He was a member of the Operator Engineer Local #9 and Assembly of God Church in Leoti, Kansas. &nbsp;

Survivors include his One Son - Jayce Landis of Marysville, 
Washington, Parents - Christopher &amp; Tamala Landis of Leoti, Kansas, 
Two Brothers - Jeremy &amp; Andrea Landis of Arvada, Colorado, Anthony 
&amp; Sara Landis of Willow Springs, North Carolina, Three Grandparents -
 Dennis &amp; Ginger Arnold of Longmont, Colorado, Henrietta Vollmer of 
Larned, Kansas, One Niece and Four Nephews.

He was preceded in death by Three Grandparents, and One Uncle - Steve Landis.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 17, 2022, at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp; with Pastor Dustin Fritzmeier presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live 
streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.priceandsons.com/">www.priceandsons.com</a>.

Memorials can be written to the Joel Landis Memorial Fund for a 
scholarship for his son in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

There will be no calling times.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joel Michael Landis, age 36, passed 
away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on October 22, 1985, in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Christopher 
and Tamala Arnold Landis.&nbsp; Joel was a resident of Leoti, Kansas since 
2014 moving from Denver, Colorado and worked for Amerine Construction as
 an underground drilling operator.He was a member of the Operator Engineer Local #9 and Assembly of God Church in Leoti, Kansas. &nbsp;Survivors include his One Son - Jayce Landis of Marysville, 
Washington, Parents - Christopher &amp; Tamala Landis of Leoti, Kansas, 
Two Brothers - Jeremy &amp; Andrea Landis of Arvada, Colorado, Anthony 
&amp; Sara Landis of Willow Springs, North Carolina, Three Grandparents -
 Dennis &amp; Ginger Arnold of Longmont, Colorado, Henrietta Vollmer of 
Larned, Kansas, One Niece and Four Nephews.He was preceded in death by Three Grandparents, and One Uncle - Steve Landis.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 17, 2022, at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp; with Pastor Dustin Fritzmeier presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live 
streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.priceandsons.com/">www.priceandsons.com</a>.Memorials can be written to the Joel Landis Memorial Fund for a 
scholarship for his son in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.There will be no calling times.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Joel Michael Landis

October 26, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 12, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Ralph-Martin-Bieker?obId=26129337#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

October 26, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 12, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Ralph-Martin-Bieker?obId=26129337#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ralph Martin Bieker

Joanne Marie Barton, 84, Hays, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Via Christi Village surrounded by family.

She was born January 1, 1938, in Hays, 
the daughter of George and Angela (Staab) Koerner.&nbsp; On July 13, 1957, she
 was united in marriage to Jerry M. Barton in Russell and they 
celebrated over 47 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on 
November 9, 2004.&nbsp; Joanne was a homemaker raising her family in Dorrance
 for many years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Dorrance.&nbsp; After moving to Hays, she attended mass at numerous churches 
often accompanied by her sister Janet.&nbsp; She loved to read, enjoyed 
cooking and baking, her brownies with walnuts being a family favorite.&nbsp; 
She was a K-State fan, enjoyed garage sales, loved chocolate and 
attending all of her children’s sporting events.&nbsp; &nbsp;Joanne was a great 
mom and as much as her children and grandchildren loved her, she loved 
them more.

Survivors include two sons: Theron 
Barton and wife Vicki of Shawnee, Jerry Barton and girlfriend Debbie 
Fabian of Russell, two daughters: JoLana Schumacher and husband Bruce of
 Lakewood, CO and Melody Giebler and husband Mike of Littleton, CO, 
three brothers: Jim Koerner and wife Arlis, Danny Koerner and 
significant other Diane, and Robert “Rocky” Koerner and wife Janet, all 
of Hays, four sisters: Carol Hustead of Hays, Judy Dreher and husband 
Don of Hays, Marlene Dyke and husband Bob of Miami, OK, and Linda 
Hammerschmidt and husband George of Victoria, two brothers-in-law: Ron 
Hamel of Plainville and Rodney Barton and wife Vera of Long Beach, CA, a
 sister-in-law: Jean Koerner of Hays, eight grandchildren: Christopher 
Giebler and fiancé Angelica, Lindsay Giebler and husband JT Mengel, Jodi
 and Jordan Elam, and Peyton, Presley, Muunjiza and Tavia Barton, two 
great grandchildren: Castiel and Catalina Giebler, and numerous nieces 
and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Jerry, three brothers: Arlen, Kenny, and Melvin 
Koerner, three sisters: Mary Lou Hamel, Rosalyn “Rosie” Koerner, and 
Janet Batman, and a brother-in-law: Roy Hustead.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church, Munjor with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow
 in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on
 Monday and from 9:00 am until 9:40 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Monday at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital, Humane Society of the High Plains, or to Hospice of 
HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joanne may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665752540059.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joanne Marie Barton, 84, Hays, died Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Via Christi Village surrounded by family.She was born January 1, 1938, in Hays, 
the daughter of George and Angela (Staab) Koerner.&nbsp; On July 13, 1957, she
 was united in marriage to Jerry M. Barton in Russell and they 
celebrated over 47 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on 
November 9, 2004.&nbsp; Joanne was a homemaker raising her family in Dorrance
 for many years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in 
Dorrance.&nbsp; After moving to Hays, she attended mass at numerous churches 
often accompanied by her sister Janet.&nbsp; She loved to read, enjoyed 
cooking and baking, her brownies with walnuts being a family favorite.&nbsp; 
She was a K-State fan, enjoyed garage sales, loved chocolate and 
attending all of her children’s sporting events.&nbsp; &nbsp;Joanne was a great 
mom and as much as her children and grandchildren loved her, she loved 
them more.Survivors include two sons: Theron 
Barton and wife Vicki of Shawnee, Jerry Barton and girlfriend Debbie 
Fabian of Russell, two daughters: JoLana Schumacher and husband Bruce of
 Lakewood, CO and Melody Giebler and husband Mike of Littleton, CO, 
three brothers: Jim Koerner and wife Arlis, Danny Koerner and 
significant other Diane, and Robert “Rocky” Koerner and wife Janet, all 
of Hays, four sisters: Carol Hustead of Hays, Judy Dreher and husband 
Don of Hays, Marlene Dyke and husband Bob of Miami, OK, and Linda 
Hammerschmidt and husband George of Victoria, two brothers-in-law: Ron 
Hamel of Plainville and Rodney Barton and wife Vera of Long Beach, CA, a
 sister-in-law: Jean Koerner of Hays, eight grandchildren: Christopher 
Giebler and fiancé Angelica, Lindsay Giebler and husband JT Mengel, Jodi
 and Jordan Elam, and Peyton, Presley, Muunjiza and Tavia Barton, two 
great grandchildren: Castiel and Catalina Giebler, and numerous nieces 
and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Jerry, three brothers: Arlen, Kenny, and Melvin 
Koerner, three sisters: Mary Lou Hamel, Rosalyn “Rosie” Koerner, and 
Janet Batman, and a brother-in-law: Roy Hustead.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 
Church, Munjor with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow
 in St. Francis Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on
 Monday and from 9:00 am until 9:40 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Monday at 
the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital, Humane Society of the High Plains, or to Hospice of 
HaysMed.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Joanne may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Joanne Marie Barton

Edna Mae (Bourquin) Hoyt loved life. She lived it fully from the time 
she was born on April 27, 1936, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Ted and Odessa 
Bourquin, to her last fighting breath at Swedish Medical Center in 
Englewood, Colorado on October 12, 2022. 
Edna grew up on a family farm north of Colby, along with a younger 
sister Gwen and brother Dan, as a typical farm girl involved in 4-H, 
farm and household chores. She graduated Colby High School in 1954, 
attended Kansas State University and graduated from Fort Hays State 
University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. 
Edna loved to tell the story of how Leon proposed. He said, “might as 
well get married” to which she responded, “might as well.” After the 
three-day engagement, they were married on December 25, 1958, at 12:30 
a.m. in Colby after the Christmas Eve program. They resided in 
Hutchinson, Kansas where she finished her first year of teaching. In the
 spring of 1959, Leon and Edna moved to the Hoyt farm 15 miles north of 
Brewster where three sons were born, Craig (1959), Scott (1961), and 
Keith (1962). 
Edna always documented events that were happening, probably because they
 were always so lively in the Hoyt household. After Craig and Scott 
witnessed Keith almost born in the car, Edna described the boys’ 
childhood as “A can of whip cream on the floor, honey in the toaster, 
and leaking pipes in the basement, courtesy of the boys, and the 
question “WHY?” over and over.” Leon and Edna endured events of mother 
nature a short time after, including a twister striking the Hoyt farm in
 1962 and the blizzard of 1975. 
Edna taught the sixth grade for three years in the Brewster school 
system, from 1969 to 1972. She was a farm wife, farm hand, mom, grandma 
and great-grandma. She always said, “we should write a book” due to the 
constant “organized chaos”. When she wasn’t helping move farm equipment 
and cattle, you could find her in the kitchen whipping up meals, many 
times with the help of her grandchildren, that may have sometimes looked
 interesting but were always surprisingly satisfying, including the 
“Candy Cane Casserole.” 
You could hear her whooping and hollering at sporting events for her 
children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Leon and Edna were 
always on the road, “Go, Grandma, Go!” we’d say. 
Edna always went to bat for her family. It came as a shock to her to 
learn just how ornery her boys might have been once they began telling 
their stories as adults. She recognized all her grandchildren’s friends 
as if they were her own, the go-to grandma for the whole team. When 
something was needed, you could almost always find it in her purse. 
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law,
 and infant sister. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leon, 
sons Craig (Billie) and Keith (Chris) of Brewster, Scott (Shelly) of 
Eureka; grandchildren, Tabitha (Brenden) Ptacek, Amanda (Jordan) Reid, 
Audrey (BJ) Stephens, Kasey (Brandon) Rome, Dan Dewey, Jacie (Daniel 
Heflin) Hoyt, Corinna (Kellen) Adams, Terran (Braden Larcom) Hoyt; and 
19 great-grandkids. She is also survived by her sister Gwen Beauchamp 
and brother Dan (Shirley) Bourquin. 
Memorial services will begin with visitation on Sunday, October16, 2022,
 4-6:00pm at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with funeral services on Monday, 
10:00am at the Brewster United Methodist Church, burial following at 
Brewster Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Brewster 
United Methodist Church and Brewster Heritage Center and sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665752400458.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Edna Mae (Bourquin) Hoyt loved life. She lived it fully from the time 
she was born on April 27, 1936, in Auburn, Nebraska, to Ted and Odessa 
Bourquin, to her last fighting breath at Swedish Medical Center in 
Englewood, Colorado on October 12, 2022. 
Edna grew up on a family farm north of Colby, along with a younger 
sister Gwen and brother Dan, as a typical farm girl involved in 4-H, 
farm and household chores. She graduated Colby High School in 1954, 
attended Kansas State University and graduated from Fort Hays State 
University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. 
Edna loved to tell the story of how Leon proposed. He said, “might as 
well get married” to which she responded, “might as well.” After the 
three-day engagement, they were married on December 25, 1958, at 12:30 
a.m. in Colby after the Christmas Eve program. They resided in 
Hutchinson, Kansas where she finished her first year of teaching. In the
 spring of 1959, Leon and Edna moved to the Hoyt farm 15 miles north of 
Brewster where three sons were born, Craig (1959), Scott (1961), and 
Keith (1962). 
Edna always documented events that were happening, probably because they
 were always so lively in the Hoyt household. After Craig and Scott 
witnessed Keith almost born in the car, Edna described the boys’ 
childhood as “A can of whip cream on the floor, honey in the toaster, 
and leaking pipes in the basement, courtesy of the boys, and the 
question “WHY?” over and over.” Leon and Edna endured events of mother 
nature a short time after, including a twister striking the Hoyt farm in
 1962 and the blizzard of 1975. 
Edna taught the sixth grade for three years in the Brewster school 
system, from 1969 to 1972. She was a farm wife, farm hand, mom, grandma 
and great-grandma. She always said, “we should write a book” due to the 
constant “organized chaos”. When she wasn’t helping move farm equipment 
and cattle, you could find her in the kitchen whipping up meals, many 
times with the help of her grandchildren, that may have sometimes looked
 interesting but were always surprisingly satisfying, including the 
“Candy Cane Casserole.” 
You could hear her whooping and hollering at sporting events for her 
children, grandchildren, and greatgrandchildren. Leon and Edna were 
always on the road, “Go, Grandma, Go!” we’d say. 
Edna always went to bat for her family. It came as a shock to her to 
learn just how ornery her boys might have been once they began telling 
their stories as adults. She recognized all her grandchildren’s friends 
as if they were her own, the go-to grandma for the whole team. When 
something was needed, you could almost always find it in her purse. 
Edna was preceded in death by her parents, her mother and father-in-law,
 and infant sister. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Leon, 
sons Craig (Billie) and Keith (Chris) of Brewster, Scott (Shelly) of 
Eureka; grandchildren, Tabitha (Brenden) Ptacek, Amanda (Jordan) Reid, 
Audrey (BJ) Stephens, Kasey (Brandon) Rome, Dan Dewey, Jacie (Daniel 
Heflin) Hoyt, Corinna (Kellen) Adams, Terran (Braden Larcom) Hoyt; and 
19 great-grandkids. She is also survived by her sister Gwen Beauchamp 
and brother Dan (Shirley) Bourquin. 
Memorial services will begin with visitation on Sunday, October16, 2022,
 4-6:00pm at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby, with funeral services on Monday, 
10:00am at the Brewster United Methodist Church, burial following at 
Brewster Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brewster 
United Methodist Church and Brewster Heritage Center and sent in care of
 Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or 
condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Edna Mae (Bourquin) Hoyt

Augustine “Francis” Vonfeldt passed away on October 10, 2022, in the 
Anthology of Olathe Assisted Living in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 90. 
Francis was born on November 13, 1931, to August and Celestine 
(Kinderknecht) Vonfeldt in Gorham, Kansas. He was united in marriage to 
Shirley A. (Robben) Vonfeldt on August 22, 1951, in Gorham. The couple 
was blessed with four children: Roger, Karen, Keith, and Alan.

Francis
 grew up in Gorham where he graduated from Gorham High School in 1949. 
He worked as an oilfield mechanic for many years and eventually owned 
Oilfield Engine Services in Plainville. He was hard working, enjoyed 
people, and never turned down a time to lend a helping hand. Francis was
 highly involved in Alcoholics Anonymous as a recovering alcoholic 
sponsor, and also a member of the Knights of Columbus as a 4th degree 
Knight. There was always coffee to be drank and friends to visit with at
 Crawford’s, Fish Frys to assist and enjoy at the K of C, and cards to 
be played at the Ponderosa. Francis also enjoyed being in the outdoors 
enjoying a round of golf, fishing, hunting and boating across Kansas and
 Colorado, or soaking up the warmer winters in Rio Hondo, Texas.

Francis
 was a man who loved his Lord, Jesus Christ, and passed that love on to 
his family so it would continue to grow and be nurtured in their lives. 
Let Matthew 22:37-39 be a constant reminder, “Thou shalt love the Lord 
thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy 
mind. “This is the first and great commandment. “And the second is like 
unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”. The legacy of the 
strength, love, and encouragement Francis has shown others will always 
be in our hearts and memories.

Francis is survived by 
his wife, Shirley Vonfeldt of Olathe, KS; children, Roger (Karen) 
Vonfeldt of Pullman, WA, Karen Adams of Olathe, KS, Keith (Stacey) 
Vonfeldt of Wichita, KS, and Alan (Pamela) Vonfeldt of Andover, KS; 
siblings, Rosemary Bahr of Sterling, CO, GL Vonfeldt of Larned, KS, 
Steve (Peggy) Vonfeldt of Auburn, WA, Dennis (Judy) Vonfeldt of Dover, 
NH; sisters-in-law, June Denning of Plainville, KS, Lil (Ken) Hoffman of
 Sacramento, CA, Louise Robben of Victoria, KS, Doris Robben of 
Victoria, KS; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many 
nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his 
parents, August and Celestine Vonfeldt; brothers, Gervas Leo, Robert 
(Belva) Vonfeldt; sisters, Viola (Harvey) Walton, Agatha (Fred) Gross, 
Augusta (Bob) Nunn; brother-in-law, Ed Bahr; sister-in-law, Shirley 
Vonfeldt; mother and father-in-law Francis and Josie Robben; 
brothers-in-law, Norbert Robben, Chuck Robben, Kenny Robben; and 
sister-in-law, Natilie Shumacher.

A Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on Friday
 from 2 PM until 4:00PM at the funeral home and will be moved to the 
church at 6 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7PM.

Memorials
 are suggested to Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665752318727.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Augustine “Francis” Vonfeldt passed away on October 10, 2022, in the 
Anthology of Olathe Assisted Living in Olathe, Kansas at the age of 90. 
Francis was born on November 13, 1931, to August and Celestine 
(Kinderknecht) Vonfeldt in Gorham, Kansas. He was united in marriage to 
Shirley A. (Robben) Vonfeldt on August 22, 1951, in Gorham. The couple 
was blessed with four children: Roger, Karen, Keith, and Alan.Francis
 grew up in Gorham where he graduated from Gorham High School in 1949. 
He worked as an oilfield mechanic for many years and eventually owned 
Oilfield Engine Services in Plainville. He was hard working, enjoyed 
people, and never turned down a time to lend a helping hand. Francis was
 highly involved in Alcoholics Anonymous as a recovering alcoholic 
sponsor, and also a member of the Knights of Columbus as a 4th degree 
Knight. There was always coffee to be drank and friends to visit with at
 Crawford’s, Fish Frys to assist and enjoy at the K of C, and cards to 
be played at the Ponderosa. Francis also enjoyed being in the outdoors 
enjoying a round of golf, fishing, hunting and boating across Kansas and
 Colorado, or soaking up the warmer winters in Rio Hondo, Texas.Francis
 was a man who loved his Lord, Jesus Christ, and passed that love on to 
his family so it would continue to grow and be nurtured in their lives. 
Let Matthew 22:37-39 be a constant reminder, “Thou shalt love the Lord 
thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy 
mind. “This is the first and great commandment. “And the second is like 
unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself”. The legacy of the 
strength, love, and encouragement Francis has shown others will always 
be in our hearts and memories.Francis is survived by 
his wife, Shirley Vonfeldt of Olathe, KS; children, Roger (Karen) 
Vonfeldt of Pullman, WA, Karen Adams of Olathe, KS, Keith (Stacey) 
Vonfeldt of Wichita, KS, and Alan (Pamela) Vonfeldt of Andover, KS; 
siblings, Rosemary Bahr of Sterling, CO, GL Vonfeldt of Larned, KS, 
Steve (Peggy) Vonfeldt of Auburn, WA, Dennis (Judy) Vonfeldt of Dover, 
NH; sisters-in-law, June Denning of Plainville, KS, Lil (Ken) Hoffman of
 Sacramento, CA, Louise Robben of Victoria, KS, Doris Robben of 
Victoria, KS; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many 
nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his 
parents, August and Celestine Vonfeldt; brothers, Gervas Leo, Robert 
(Belva) Vonfeldt; sisters, Viola (Harvey) Walton, Agatha (Fred) Gross, 
Augusta (Bob) Nunn; brother-in-law, Ed Bahr; sister-in-law, Shirley 
Vonfeldt; mother and father-in-law Francis and Josie Robben; 
brothers-in-law, Norbert Robben, Chuck Robben, Kenny Robben; and 
sister-in-law, Natilie Shumacher.A Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation will be on Friday
 from 2 PM until 4:00PM at the funeral home and will be moved to the 
church at 6 PM until 8 PM with a Vigil Service and Rosary at 7PM.Memorials
 are suggested to Donor’s Choice and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Augustine 'Francis' Vonfeldt 

MANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Conservation has partnered with the Kansas Groundwater Management District 4 to offer funds to assist landowners in that district with irrigation efficiency technology.

The GMD 4 Irrigation Technology Initiative is designed to promote irrigation efficiency by providing cost-share assistance to landowners who invest in conservation practices by purchasing technology including automated soil moisture probes, mobile drip irrigation systems, autonomous pivot systems, remote monitoring systems, and more. This project is funded through the Kansas Water Plan with additional funding from GMD 4.

Applications for the cost share funds will be accepted beginning October 17, 2022, and will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis through February 2023 or until all funds have been allocated. Only land located within GMD 4 will be eligible for this initiative.

GMD 4 includes all or parts of 10 counties in northwest Kansas and comprises nearly 5,000 square miles. It is governed by a locally elected board representing land owners and water users. GMD 4 has actively worked toward water conservation in the district, including establishing a Local Enhanced Management Area (LEMA) to set goals and control measures to aid in water conservation.

Applications for cost share funds must be made through local conservation districts; please contact your conservation district for details about funding eligibility. A directory of conservation districts can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUwODAzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9Db25zZXJ2YXRpb25EaXN0cmljdHM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.cNxxSyyyU7pRXOci0Do4VFUws1qQGf29tzaQ-y0LBCg/s/1377890880/br/145834932168-l">agriculture.ks.gov/ConservationDistricts</a>. For more information about the initiative, call Dave Jones, KDA Division of Conservation resource protection planner, at 785-564-6623.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/3/1584389764537.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KDAMANHATTAN — The Kansas Department of Agriculture’s Division of Conservation has partnered with the Kansas Groundwater Management District 4 to offer funds to assist landowners in that district with irrigation efficiency technology.The GMD 4 Irrigation Technology Initiative is designed to promote irrigation efficiency by providing cost-share assistance to landowners who invest in conservation practices by purchasing technology including automated soil moisture probes, mobile drip irrigation systems, autonomous pivot systems, remote monitoring systems, and more. This project is funded through the Kansas Water Plan with additional funding from GMD 4.Applications for the cost share funds will be accepted beginning October 17, 2022, and will be approved on a first-come, first-served basis through February 2023 or until all funds have been allocated. Only land located within GMD 4 will be eligible for this initiative.GMD 4 includes all or parts of 10 counties in northwest Kansas and comprises nearly 5,000 square miles. It is governed by a locally elected board representing land owners and water users. GMD 4 has actively worked toward water conservation in the district, including establishing a Local Enhanced Management Area (LEMA) to set goals and control measures to aid in water conservation.Applications for cost share funds must be made through local conservation districts; please contact your conservation district for details about funding eligibility. A directory of conservation districts can be found at&nbsp;<a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMjEwMTMuNjUwODAzNjEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwOi8vd3d3LmFncmljdWx0dXJlLmtzLmdvdi9Db25zZXJ2YXRpb25EaXN0cmljdHM_dXRtX21lZGl1bT1lbWFpbCZ1dG1fc291cmNlPWdvdmRlbGl2ZXJ5In0.cNxxSyyyU7pRXOci0Do4VFUws1qQGf29tzaQ-y0LBCg/s/1377890880/br/145834932168-l">agriculture.ks.gov/ConservationDistricts</a>. For more information about the initiative, call Dave Jones, KDA Division of Conservation resource protection planner, at 785-564-6623.

KDA offers cost-share funds for irrigation technology in NW Kansas

HAYS -&nbsp;The Hays High boys soccer team defeated Bishop Carroll 3-1 Thursday at Hays High School.

The Indians improved to 8-5-1 on the season.

They play at Elyria Christian Monday then wrap up the regular season at home against the Wichita Classical School on Thursday, October 20.

Hays PostHAYS -&nbsp;The Hays High boys soccer team defeated Bishop Carroll 3-1 Thursday at Hays High School.The Indians improved to 8-5-1 on the season.They play at Elyria Christian Monday then wrap up the regular season at home against the Wichita Classical School on Thursday, October 20.

⚽ HHS defeats Bishop Carroll

DALLAS - For the second time in three years, Baylor was chosen by the league’s head coaches to win the Big 12 men’s basketball regular season title. The Bears were also the preseason favorite in 2020-21 and went on to win both the Big 12 and NCAA championships.

Baylor received five first-place votes and totaled 77 points to edge out Kansas for the top spot. The Jayhawks had four first-place nods and 73 points to place second. Texas was picked third with the final first-place vote and 64 points. TCU was chosen fourth followed by a tie for fifth between Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. The remainder of the poll included Oklahoma in seventh, Iowa State eighth, West Virginia ninth and Kansas State 10th.

The Big 12 has won the last two national championships as Kansas brought home the 2022 trophy following Baylor’s title in 2021. Big 12 teams have played in the last four Final Fours and the last three national championship games. The Big 12 is the first conference to win back-to-back national championships since 2009 and 2010 and is the only conference to have three different teams play in three consecutive championship games. Sixty percent of Big 12 institutions have advanced to the Final Four since 2002, the highest percentage among conferences.

Head coaches and student-athletes from each team will appear at the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tipoff, presented by Old Trapper in Kansas City on Wednesday October 19. Interviews from the event will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ from 9:00 a.m. - Noon CT. The regular season will start on Monday, November 7 with conference play beginning on New Year’s Eve.

Team (First-place votes) Points 1. Baylor (5) 77 2. Kansas (4) 73 3. Texas (1) 64 4. TCU 58 T5. Oklahoma State 42 Texas Tech 42 7. Oklahoma 32 8. Iowa State 30 9. West Virginia 20 10. Kansas State 12

Big 12 ConferenceDALLAS - For the second time in three years, Baylor was chosen by the league’s head coaches to win the Big 12 men’s basketball regular season title. The Bears were also the preseason favorite in 2020-21 and went on to win both the Big 12 and NCAA championships.Baylor received five first-place votes and totaled 77 points to edge out Kansas for the top spot. The Jayhawks had four first-place nods and 73 points to place second. Texas was picked third with the final first-place vote and 64 points. TCU was chosen fourth followed by a tie for fifth between Oklahoma State and Texas Tech. The remainder of the poll included Oklahoma in seventh, Iowa State eighth, West Virginia ninth and Kansas State 10th.The Big 12 has won the last two national championships as Kansas brought home the 2022 trophy following Baylor’s title in 2021. Big 12 teams have played in the last four Final Fours and the last three national championship games. The Big 12 is the first conference to win back-to-back national championships since 2009 and 2010 and is the only conference to have three different teams play in three consecutive championship games. Sixty percent of Big 12 institutions have advanced to the Final Four since 2002, the highest percentage among conferences.Head coaches and student-athletes from each team will appear at the Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tipoff, presented by Old Trapper in Kansas City on Wednesday October 19. Interviews from the event will air on Big 12 Now on ESPN+ from 9:00 a.m. - Noon CT. The regular season will start on Monday, November 7 with conference play beginning on New Year’s Eve.2022-23 Big 12 Preseason PollTeam (First-place votes) Points 1. Baylor (5) 77 2. Kansas (4) 73 3. Texas (1) 64 4. TCU 58 T5. Oklahoma State 42 Texas Tech 42 7. Oklahoma 32 8. Iowa State 30 9. West Virginia 20 10. Kansas State 12

🏀 Baylor chosen Big 12 men’s basketball preseason favorite

Chase Garrett Ehlers, the son of Ted and Marcia (Dunn) Ehlers, was 
born on June 12, 1996 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He passed away on October 10,
 2022 at Manhattan, Kansas at the age of 26 years, 3 months, 28 days.

Chase was baptized in the Webber United Methodist Church. 
Growing up, Chase attended many schools including Mt. View Elementary in
 Mt. View, Hawaii; North Polk Elementary School in Fort Polk, Louisiana;
 Stowers Elementary in Fort Benning, Georgia; Chapman Middle School in 
Chapman, Kansas and was a graduate of Lawrence/Nelson High School in 
Nelson, Nebraska. After graduating he attended the University of 
Nebraska for a time before enlisting in the United States Army on June 
22, 2015 earning the National Defense service medal and Army service 
Ribbon. Chase was honorably discharged on December 20, 2017 and 
continued his education at the Kansas State University where he 
presently was enrolled.

Throughout Chase’s life, he lived in the communities of Helemano,
 HI, Fort Benning, GA, Mountain View, HI, Fort Polk, LA, Chapman, KS, 
Nelson, NE, presently living in Manhattan, KS.

Chase was preceded in death by his grandparents Duane and Pat 
Ehlers. Survivors include his parents Ted and Marcia and his brother 
Nash all of Chapman, Kansas; grandparents Don and Ardythe Dunn of 
Deshler, Nebraska and Paul and Linda Hutchinson of Superior, Nebraska; 
Aunts and Uncles Melanie and Ryan Mikkelsen of Ruskin, Nebraska; Tanya 
and Brandon Lynch of Raymond, Nebraska; Michelle &amp; Greg Perkins of 
Reeds Spring, Missouri; Dawn and Larry Miller of Nelson, Nebraska; Brian
 and Sharon Soulek of Charlestown, Indiana; Devrie and Brian Hahn of 
Dallas, Texas; Ty and Michelle Ehlers of Norfolk, Virginia; John and 
Kathy Ehlers of Octavia, Nebraska; Dawn Griffith and Sally and John 
Kramar of Schuyler, Nebraska; numerous cousins, other relatives and a 
host of friends.

Services at: Nelson Community United Church of Christ, Nelson, Nebraska

Time of Service: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00 pm

Burial with Military Honors: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nebraska

Visitation: From 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Friday with the family present from 6-8 at the Klawitter-Price Funeral Home

Funeral Home: Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, Nebraska 68961 Phone 402-225-3301

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665697188837.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Chase Garrett Ehlers, the son of Ted and Marcia (Dunn) Ehlers, was 
born on June 12, 1996 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He passed away on October 10,
 2022 at Manhattan, Kansas at the age of 26 years, 3 months, 28 days.Chase was baptized in the Webber United Methodist Church. 
Growing up, Chase attended many schools including Mt. View Elementary in
 Mt. View, Hawaii; North Polk Elementary School in Fort Polk, Louisiana;
 Stowers Elementary in Fort Benning, Georgia; Chapman Middle School in 
Chapman, Kansas and was a graduate of Lawrence/Nelson High School in 
Nelson, Nebraska. After graduating he attended the University of 
Nebraska for a time before enlisting in the United States Army on June 
22, 2015 earning the National Defense service medal and Army service 
Ribbon. Chase was honorably discharged on December 20, 2017 and 
continued his education at the Kansas State University where he 
presently was enrolled.Throughout Chase’s life, he lived in the communities of Helemano,
 HI, Fort Benning, GA, Mountain View, HI, Fort Polk, LA, Chapman, KS, 
Nelson, NE, presently living in Manhattan, KS.Chase was preceded in death by his grandparents Duane and Pat 
Ehlers. Survivors include his parents Ted and Marcia and his brother 
Nash all of Chapman, Kansas; grandparents Don and Ardythe Dunn of 
Deshler, Nebraska and Paul and Linda Hutchinson of Superior, Nebraska; 
Aunts and Uncles Melanie and Ryan Mikkelsen of Ruskin, Nebraska; Tanya 
and Brandon Lynch of Raymond, Nebraska; Michelle &amp; Greg Perkins of 
Reeds Spring, Missouri; Dawn and Larry Miller of Nelson, Nebraska; Brian
 and Sharon Soulek of Charlestown, Indiana; Devrie and Brian Hahn of 
Dallas, Texas; Ty and Michelle Ehlers of Norfolk, Virginia; John and 
Kathy Ehlers of Octavia, Nebraska; Dawn Griffith and Sally and John 
Kramar of Schuyler, Nebraska; numerous cousins, other relatives and a 
host of friends.Services at: Nelson Community United Church of Christ, Nelson, NebraskaTime of Service: Saturday, October 15, 2022 at 2:00 pmClergy: Pastor Joyce &amp; Ivan DeanBurial with Military Honors: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, NebraskaMemorials: in care of the familyVisitation: From 4:00 pm-8:00 pm on Friday with the family present from 6-8 at the Klawitter-Price Funeral HomeFuneral Home: Klawitter-Price Funeral Home, 446 South Main St., Nelson, Nebraska 68961 Phone 402-225-3301

Chase Garrett Ehlers

Donald J. Kober, 79, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 
11, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Donald was born November 16, 1942, in Bison, Kansas, the son of Frank
 J. and Viola (Krestin) Kober.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush 
County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for the Kansas Department of 
Transportation (KDOT) for 35 years before his retirement.

On September 5, 1964, he married Dalene F. Million at Rozel, Kansas.

Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Dalene Kober, La Crosse, Kansas; two 
sons, Franklin Kober, La Crosse, Kansas, and Randall Kober (Julie), 
Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Tammy Proffitt (Joe), La Crosse, Kansas,
 and Sandra Davis (Kelly), Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Adam
 Kober (Cortney), Hays, Kansas, Alex Kober, La Crosse, Kansas, Josie 
Howard (Cody), Wichita, Kansas, Tony Kober (Miranda), Wichita, Kansas, 
Curtis Kober, Wichita, Kansas, Rachel Hoffman (Tyrel), Dighton, Kansas, 
and Gabe Proffitt (Cherokee), La Crosse, Kansas; 11 great grandchildren;
 one brother, Raymond Kober (Kathy), Great Bend, Kansas; and two 
sisters, Grace Harris, Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, and Lillian Cross 
(Steve), St. George, Utah.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Alvin Kober, and Ervin “Tex” Kober.

Visitation will be Friday, October 14, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Jeff Goss 
officiating.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548.&nbsp;

Donald J. Kober, 79, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 
11, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Donald was born November 16, 1942, in Bison, Kansas, the son of Frank
 J. and Viola (Krestin) Kober.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush 
County, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for the Kansas Department of 
Transportation (KDOT) for 35 years before his retirement.On September 5, 1964, he married Dalene F. Million at Rozel, Kansas.Survivors include:&nbsp; his wife, Dalene Kober, La Crosse, Kansas; two 
sons, Franklin Kober, La Crosse, Kansas, and Randall Kober (Julie), 
Wichita, Kansas; two daughters, Tammy Proffitt (Joe), La Crosse, Kansas,
 and Sandra Davis (Kelly), Great Bend, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Adam
 Kober (Cortney), Hays, Kansas, Alex Kober, La Crosse, Kansas, Josie 
Howard (Cody), Wichita, Kansas, Tony Kober (Miranda), Wichita, Kansas, 
Curtis Kober, Wichita, Kansas, Rachel Hoffman (Tyrel), Dighton, Kansas, 
and Gabe Proffitt (Cherokee), La Crosse, Kansas; 11 great grandchildren;
 one brother, Raymond Kober (Kathy), Great Bend, Kansas; and two 
sisters, Grace Harris, Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, and Lillian Cross 
(Steve), St. George, Utah.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Alvin Kober, and Ervin “Tex” Kober.Visitation will be Friday, October 14, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at 
the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Jeff Goss 
officiating.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548.&nbsp;

Donald J. Kober

Monday, April 27th, 1936-Wednesday, October 12th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/edna-hoyt/5044784/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Monday, April 27th, 1936-Wednesday, October 12th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/edna-hoyt/5044784/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Edna Mae Hoyt (Bourquin)

Marthe Therese' Shafer, 87, Salina, passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday October 11, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Marthe was born on May 2, 1935, in La Rochelle, France to Gottlieb 
and Agnes Misch. At the age of three, World War II swept across Europe, 
and shortly after the path of Marthe’s life would be forever changed. 
Marthe’s parents had immigrated to France from Poland in the 1920’s. Her
 father was unfortunately a victim of the Nazi invasion into France and 
presumed deported to most likely the Dachau concentration camp, never to
 be heard from again.&nbsp; After her father was deported, Marthe’s mother 
suffered an unknown illness causing her to be bed ridden, and she lived 
out the remainder of her short life in a nursing home. Marthe and her 
two older sisters were taken in by a local orphanage, ran by the Sisters
 of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.

Marthe loved to talk about her life in France. As her short-term 
memory faded in the last few years, her memories of her childhood and 
France were more vivid than ever. In 1940, the Germans invaded her 
small, picturesque port town of La Rochelle, which was also the very 
last town liberated in France at the end of the war in 1945. She would 
recount the memory of hearing the Nazi soldiers marching and the sound 
their boots made hitting the ground. They had little food as the German 
army took every bit of sustenance they could, leaving the residents to 
starve. She was most afraid of the dark and being left alone. She 
recalled being terrified as a small child when the sirens would blare 
with incoming air raids. The orphans were taken to shelter in the 
darkness of the cellar until the sirens would subside. When the fighting
 became too severe to remain there, the orphanage was moved about 60 
miles into France, which she recalled as being a welcome change. There 
she discovered her love for nature and having fresh fruit and vegetables
 from the garden they grew. Within a week of leaving La Rochelle, the 
orphanage she was living in was bombed, and when they returned at the 
end of the war, it was a pile of rubble. She also recounted narrowly 
escaping certain death when the Nazi’s came to her orphanage to take 
away all the children of Polish and Jewish heritage. The nuns changed 
her paperwork disguising her name, and she hid in the cellar with her 
two sisters until they left.

At the age of 16, she graduated from the orphanage with the clothes 
on her back, and a small amount of money in her hand. She spent many of 
those first nights scared and alone, sleeping on benches at the park or 
local train station. She eventually found her first job as a live-in 
nanny and housekeeper, giving her a roof over her head, a warm bed, and 
plenty of food.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Marthe met and went on to marry her first husband, James, an American
 soldier stationed in her town, and together they had nine children. At 
the age of 22, she set out on her first big adventure to travel across 
the ocean aboard the Queen Mary, to start a new life in America. Her 
name can be found among the tens of millions of immigrants at Ellis 
Island today.

She knew little English as she settled into her new home, and she 
loved to tell everyone that she learned to speak English from watching 
“I Love Lucy” on television. She lived on numerous military bases around
 the world, including Germany, France, Alabama, Virginia, Maryland, 
Hawaii, Washington, North Carolina, Ft. Riley, and finally Schilling Air
 Force Base in Salina, KS.

Her husband James, passed away after serving two tours in Vietnam, 
and suffering from Agent Orange complications.&nbsp; She met her second 
husband Dale, while working as a housekeeper at the Howard Johnson 
Motel, and together they had two daughters.

Marthe would say the biggest accomplishments in her life were being 
able to travel and see the world and becoming a mother to eleven 
children whom she loved with her whole heart. She lived a simple life, 
never having wealth, but giving generously to anyone in need including 
strangers, and thanking God for being by her side every moment of her 
life. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of 80 descendants at this 
time, and she will be remembered dearly by those of us who knew and 
loved her.

Marthe was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Agnes and 
Alfreda, her husband James Shafer, and her eldest son Dr. James Shafer.

She is survived by her husband, Dale Barras, and her children;&nbsp; 
Beatriz “Betty” Cory (Roger) Corpus Christi, Texas; Steve Shafer, Texas;
 Anthony “Tony” Shafer, Salina; Sylvia Senecal, Salina; Phillip Shafer, 
Kansas City; Francine Climer, Salina; Michael Shafer (Aimee), 
Minneapolis, KS; Robert Shafer, Missouri; Monique Herbel (Kurt), Salina;
 and Claudale Arterburn (Brian), Wichita.&nbsp; Marthe is also survived by 29
 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, 
at 11:00 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary. The service will also be streamed on 
Facebook Live. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday, October 14th, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorial donations can be made to Interim Hospice of Salina in her honor.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665681521009.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marthe Therese' Shafer, 87, Salina, passed on to her heavenly home on Tuesday October 11, 2022, surrounded by her family.Marthe was born on May 2, 1935, in La Rochelle, France to Gottlieb 
and Agnes Misch. At the age of three, World War II swept across Europe, 
and shortly after the path of Marthe’s life would be forever changed. 
Marthe’s parents had immigrated to France from Poland in the 1920’s. Her
 father was unfortunately a victim of the Nazi invasion into France and 
presumed deported to most likely the Dachau concentration camp, never to
 be heard from again.&nbsp; After her father was deported, Marthe’s mother 
suffered an unknown illness causing her to be bed ridden, and she lived 
out the remainder of her short life in a nursing home. Marthe and her 
two older sisters were taken in by a local orphanage, ran by the Sisters
 of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul.Marthe loved to talk about her life in France. As her short-term 
memory faded in the last few years, her memories of her childhood and 
France were more vivid than ever. In 1940, the Germans invaded her 
small, picturesque port town of La Rochelle, which was also the very 
last town liberated in France at the end of the war in 1945. She would 
recount the memory of hearing the Nazi soldiers marching and the sound 
their boots made hitting the ground. They had little food as the German 
army took every bit of sustenance they could, leaving the residents to 
starve. She was most afraid of the dark and being left alone. She 
recalled being terrified as a small child when the sirens would blare 
with incoming air raids. The orphans were taken to shelter in the 
darkness of the cellar until the sirens would subside. When the fighting
 became too severe to remain there, the orphanage was moved about 60 
miles into France, which she recalled as being a welcome change. There 
she discovered her love for nature and having fresh fruit and vegetables
 from the garden they grew. Within a week of leaving La Rochelle, the 
orphanage she was living in was bombed, and when they returned at the 
end of the war, it was a pile of rubble. She also recounted narrowly 
escaping certain death when the Nazi’s came to her orphanage to take 
away all the children of Polish and Jewish heritage. The nuns changed 
her paperwork disguising her name, and she hid in the cellar with her 
two sisters until they left.At the age of 16, she graduated from the orphanage with the clothes 
on her back, and a small amount of money in her hand. She spent many of 
those first nights scared and alone, sleeping on benches at the park or 
local train station. She eventually found her first job as a live-in 
nanny and housekeeper, giving her a roof over her head, a warm bed, and 
plenty of food.&nbsp; &nbsp;Marthe met and went on to marry her first husband, James, an American
 soldier stationed in her town, and together they had nine children. At 
the age of 22, she set out on her first big adventure to travel across 
the ocean aboard the Queen Mary, to start a new life in America. Her 
name can be found among the tens of millions of immigrants at Ellis 
Island today.She knew little English as she settled into her new home, and she 
loved to tell everyone that she learned to speak English from watching 
“I Love Lucy” on television. She lived on numerous military bases around
 the world, including Germany, France, Alabama, Virginia, Maryland, 
Hawaii, Washington, North Carolina, Ft. Riley, and finally Schilling Air
 Force Base in Salina, KS.Her husband James, passed away after serving two tours in Vietnam, 
and suffering from Agent Orange complications.&nbsp; She met her second 
husband Dale, while working as a housekeeper at the Howard Johnson 
Motel, and together they had two daughters.Marthe would say the biggest accomplishments in her life were being 
able to travel and see the world and becoming a mother to eleven 
children whom she loved with her whole heart. She lived a simple life, 
never having wealth, but giving generously to anyone in need including 
strangers, and thanking God for being by her side every moment of her 
life. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of 80 descendants at this 
time, and she will be remembered dearly by those of us who knew and 
loved her.Marthe was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters Agnes and 
Alfreda, her husband James Shafer, and her eldest son Dr. James Shafer.She is survived by her husband, Dale Barras, and her children;&nbsp; 
Beatriz “Betty” Cory (Roger) Corpus Christi, Texas; Steve Shafer, Texas;
 Anthony “Tony” Shafer, Salina; Sylvia Senecal, Salina; Phillip Shafer, 
Kansas City; Francine Climer, Salina; Michael Shafer (Aimee), 
Minneapolis, KS; Robert Shafer, Missouri; Monique Herbel (Kurt), Salina;
 and Claudale Arterburn (Brian), Wichita.&nbsp; Marthe is also survived by 29
 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 15th, 2022, 
at 11:00 a.m. at Ryan Mortuary. The service will also be streamed on 
Facebook Live. Burial will follow at Gypsum Hill Cemetery.Visitation will be Friday, October 14th, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. with family present from 5 to 7 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial donations can be made to Interim Hospice of Salina in her honor.

Marthe Therese' Shafer

November 13, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 10, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Augustine-Francis-VonFeldt?obId=26123949#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>November 13, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 10, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Augustine-Francis-VonFeldt?obId=26123949#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Augustine 'Francis' VonFeldt

Troy Harrison&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;died October 9 at his home in Shawnee, Kansas. Troy, 53, was born in Hays and was the ninth of 10 children of Harry and Berniece (Munsch)&nbsp;Dechant, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Hays High School in 1988. He remained in Hays before moving to Cleveland, Ohio, then Shawnee, where he lived for many years.

Troy had careers in landscape management, car wash operations and union pipefitting, all of which depended on his well-honed mechanical aptitude. He completed with honors the intensive educational program required in union pipefitting and was particularly proud to have earned the top award in a rigorous Dale Carnegie Training course in which he was no doubt the least conventional student. He also started his own business, a deli in Kansas City, in which he put to use the cooking and kitchen management skills acquired as a teenager at the hip of his mother and aunt at the former Hays institution Coachman’s Inn.

In high school and beyond, Troy was the drummer in the local band Broken Promises, which got back together by popular demand to provide the music at several class reunions. His participation in the band began a lifelong love for the art of drumming which he continued until his death. He loved the Kansas Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs, NASCAR, reality adventure TV shows, Volga German food and Harley motorcycles. He had a keen eye for art, often frequenting Kansas City-area shows that supported local artists. He was a spiritual man who strived continuously to maintain favor with the Lord.

He was adored as the “cool uncle” by his 16 nephews and nieces and had a broad circle of lifetime friends whom he held close from childhood onward.

Perhaps the defining moment in Troy’s life was a severe electric shock he suffered at age 21 trying to protect property from a wayward backhoe that had hit an unmarked line. As predicted by medical experts at the time, he suffered ever-intensifying chronic pain the past two decades, which he confronted with his characteristic tenaciousness.

Troy is survived by two brothers: Ron (Roxie)&nbsp;Dechant, Dodge City and Kerry (Karen)&nbsp;Dechant, Aurora, Ohio; and six sisters: Geri Hamilton, El Dorado; Sandy (Dane) Pennington, Superior, Colorado; Michelle (Gary)&nbsp;Pinkall, Great Bend; Brenda&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;(Becky Benoit), Phoenix; Carla&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;(Juan Carlos Tobar), Spain; and Kristal&nbsp;Dechant, Victoria. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Cornelius; a nephew Dustin Karst; and a number of close friends.

The visitation will be at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 9 a m. to 9:45 on Monday. &nbsp;Eulogies and personal remembrances will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7:15 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:30 p.m., all at the funeral home on Sunday. &nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery to follow.

Memorials are suggested and payable to the Troy H.&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;Drumming Excellence Memorial Fund. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Troy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665608681464.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Troy Harrison&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;died October 9 at his home in Shawnee, Kansas. Troy, 53, was born in Hays and was the ninth of 10 children of Harry and Berniece (Munsch)&nbsp;Dechant, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Hays High School in 1988. He remained in Hays before moving to Cleveland, Ohio, then Shawnee, where he lived for many years.Troy had careers in landscape management, car wash operations and union pipefitting, all of which depended on his well-honed mechanical aptitude. He completed with honors the intensive educational program required in union pipefitting and was particularly proud to have earned the top award in a rigorous Dale Carnegie Training course in which he was no doubt the least conventional student. He also started his own business, a deli in Kansas City, in which he put to use the cooking and kitchen management skills acquired as a teenager at the hip of his mother and aunt at the former Hays institution Coachman’s Inn.In high school and beyond, Troy was the drummer in the local band Broken Promises, which got back together by popular demand to provide the music at several class reunions. His participation in the band began a lifelong love for the art of drumming which he continued until his death. He loved the Kansas Jayhawks, the Kansas City Chiefs, NASCAR, reality adventure TV shows, Volga German food and Harley motorcycles. He had a keen eye for art, often frequenting Kansas City-area shows that supported local artists. He was a spiritual man who strived continuously to maintain favor with the Lord.He was adored as the “cool uncle” by his 16 nephews and nieces and had a broad circle of lifetime friends whom he held close from childhood onward.Perhaps the defining moment in Troy’s life was a severe electric shock he suffered at age 21 trying to protect property from a wayward backhoe that had hit an unmarked line. As predicted by medical experts at the time, he suffered ever-intensifying chronic pain the past two decades, which he confronted with his characteristic tenaciousness.Troy is survived by two brothers: Ron (Roxie)&nbsp;Dechant, Dodge City and Kerry (Karen)&nbsp;Dechant, Aurora, Ohio; and six sisters: Geri Hamilton, El Dorado; Sandy (Dane) Pennington, Superior, Colorado; Michelle (Gary)&nbsp;Pinkall, Great Bend; Brenda&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;(Becky Benoit), Phoenix; Carla&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;(Juan Carlos Tobar), Spain; and Kristal&nbsp;Dechant, Victoria. He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant brother, Cornelius; a nephew Dustin Karst; and a number of close friends.The visitation will be at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, and from 9 a m. to 9:45 on Monday. &nbsp;Eulogies and personal remembrances will begin at 6:15 p.m., followed by a rosary at 7:15 p.m. and a vigil service at 7:30 p.m., all at the funeral home on Sunday. &nbsp;A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery to follow.Memorials are suggested and payable to the Troy H.&nbsp;Dechant&nbsp;Drumming Excellence Memorial Fund. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Troy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Troy Harrison Dechant

TOPEKA - The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Week 6 Volleyball Rankings. Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 10.

Class 6A 1. Washburn Rural 27-1 (1) 2. Olathe Northwest 21-6 (2) 3. Olathe West 23-4 (3) 4. Blue Valley Northwest 18-9 (6) 5. Mill Valley 26-7 (7) 6. Shawnee Mission Northwest 22-9 (8) 7. Blue Valley North 15-8 (10) 8. Blue Valley 22-8 (4) 9. Blue Valley West 19-11 (5) 10. Wichita Northwest 29-4 (9)

Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 31-3 (1) 2. St. James Academy 26-3 (2) 3. Topeka-Seaman 20-6 (5) 4. Lansing 23-5 (4) 5. Hutchinson 27-5 (6) 6. Maize South 21-3 (3) 7. Bishop Carroll 23-5 (7) 8. Andover Central 27-7 (8) 9. Blue Valley Southwest 18-12 (9) 10. Goddard-Eisenhower 21-7 (10)

Class 4A 1. Andale 28-0 (1) 2. Baldwin 28-3 (2) 3. Circle 24-3 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 10-15 (4) 5. Paola 22-10 (6) 6. Rock Creek 19-7 (5) 7. Clay Center 21-10 (7) 8. Eudora 19-12 (8) 9. Tonganoxie 18-13 (9) 10. Chanute 20-11 (10)

Class 3A 1. Nemaha Central 29-1 (1) 2. Cheney 25-2 (3) 3. Heritage Christian 25-7 (2) 4. Beloit 28-5 (4) 5. Riverton 27-2 (5) 6. Goodland 25-3 (6) 7. Rossville 25-3 (7) 8. Smoky Valley 22-6 (10) 9. Silver Lake 23-8 (9) 10. Phillipsburg 23-5 (NR)

Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 27-1 (1) 2. Sedgwick 32-0 (2) 3. Smith Center 28-2 (3) 4. Ellinwood 25-3 (4) 5. Inman 27-5 (5) 6. Garden Plain 20-7 (6) 7. Berean Academy 25-6 (8) 8. Jackson Heights 24-4 (7) 9. Ell-Saline 27-6 (9) 10. Hoxie 23-7 (10)

Class 1A – Division 1 1. Pretty Prairie 25-3 (3) 2. Little River 25-4 (2) 3. Spearville 24-4 (1) 4. Doniphan West 26-3 (4) 5. South Gray 26-5 (5) 6. Flinthills 33-2 (9) 7. Sylvan-Lucas 28-2 (6) 8. Centralia 23-7 (7) 9. St. Francis 21-7 (8) 10. Kiowa County 21-9 (10)

Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 26-2 (1) 2. Lebo 26-1 (2) 3. Hanover 24-5 (3) 4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 22-6 (4) 5. St. Paul 28-6 (5) 6. Greeley County 18-9 (7) 7. Southern Coffey County 22-6 (8) 8. Hutchinson-Central Christian 18-7 (9) 9. Golden Plains 19-9 (NR) 10. Coldwater-South Central 19-10 (6)

KVA ReleaseTOPEKA - The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Week 6 Volleyball Rankings. Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 10.Class 6A 1. Washburn Rural 27-1 (1) 2. Olathe Northwest 21-6 (2) 3. Olathe West 23-4 (3) 4. Blue Valley Northwest 18-9 (6) 5. Mill Valley 26-7 (7) 6. Shawnee Mission Northwest 22-9 (8) 7. Blue Valley North 15-8 (10) 8. Blue Valley 22-8 (4) 9. Blue Valley West 19-11 (5) 10. Wichita Northwest 29-4 (9)Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 31-3 (1) 2. St. James Academy 26-3 (2) 3. Topeka-Seaman 20-6 (5) 4. Lansing 23-5 (4) 5. Hutchinson 27-5 (6) 6. Maize South 21-3 (3) 7. Bishop Carroll 23-5 (7) 8. Andover Central 27-7 (8) 9. Blue Valley Southwest 18-12 (9) 10. Goddard-Eisenhower 21-7 (10)Class 4A 1. Andale 28-0 (1) 2. Baldwin 28-3 (2) 3. Circle 24-3 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 10-15 (4) 5. Paola 22-10 (6) 6. Rock Creek 19-7 (5) 7. Clay Center 21-10 (7) 8. Eudora 19-12 (8) 9. Tonganoxie 18-13 (9) 10. Chanute 20-11 (10)Class 3A 1. Nemaha Central 29-1 (1) 2. Cheney 25-2 (3) 3. Heritage Christian 25-7 (2) 4. Beloit 28-5 (4) 5. Riverton 27-2 (5) 6. Goodland 25-3 (6) 7. Rossville 25-3 (7) 8. Smoky Valley 22-6 (10) 9. Silver Lake 23-8 (9) 10. Phillipsburg 23-5 (NR)Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 27-1 (1) 2. Sedgwick 32-0 (2) 3. Smith Center 28-2 (3) 4. Ellinwood 25-3 (4) 5. Inman 27-5 (5) 6. Garden Plain 20-7 (6) 7. Berean Academy 25-6 (8) 8. Jackson Heights 24-4 (7) 9. Ell-Saline 27-6 (9) 10. Hoxie 23-7 (10)Class 1A – Division 1 1. Pretty Prairie 25-3 (3) 2. Little River 25-4 (2) 3. Spearville 24-4 (1) 4. Doniphan West 26-3 (4) 5. South Gray 26-5 (5) 6. Flinthills 33-2 (9) 7. Sylvan-Lucas 28-2 (6) 8. Centralia 23-7 (7) 9. St. Francis 21-7 (8) 10. Kiowa County 21-9 (10)Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 26-2 (1) 2. Lebo 26-1 (2) 3. Hanover 24-5 (3) 4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 22-6 (4) 5. St. Paul 28-6 (5) 6. Greeley County 18-9 (7) 7. Southern Coffey County 22-6 (8) 8. Hutchinson-Central Christian 18-7 (9) 9. Golden Plains 19-9 (NR) 10. Coldwater-South Central 19-10 (6)

🏐 Kansas Volleyball Association releases week six rankings

Roger Hamilton Brent, formerly of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully 
on the morning of October 9, 2022, at Hawthorn Court of Ahwatukee in 
Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 81.

Roger was born on 
February 4, 1941, in St. Clair, MO to Vern and Esther (Hamilton) Brent. 
Roger was married to Theodora A. “Teddi” Boudrie for 41 years and 
together they raised two 2 children: Dana and Monte.

Roger
 grew up in Alton, KS and graduated from Alton High School in 1959. He 
attended Kansas State University, University of Iowa, and graduated from
 The Dallas Institute of Mortuary Sciences in 1964.

Roger
 dedicated his professional career to helping others through the loss of
 loved ones and his empathetic nature and compassion shined through 
daily. This dedication permitted him to purchase Geisendorf-Rush Smith 
Funeral Home in Salina, KS which he would retire from in 1997.

Roger
 was very active in the community throughout his life including being a 
member of the Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church in Salina, the Acacia 
Fraternity, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Salina Wildcat 
Club, Shriners, and the Kansas Funeral Directors Association.

Roger
 was a committed fan of Kansas State University and was a football 
season ticket holder for more than 40 years. He loved spending time with
 his kids and grandkids, attending their activities, and extended family
 get togethers.

Roger is survived by his children, Dana
 K. (Chris) Gillum of Mesquite, NV and Monte J. (Amy) Brent of Phoenix, 
AZ; brother, Wayne (Barbara) Brent of Ballwin, MO; and 5 grandchildren. 
Dana and Chris have three boys: Caulin, Corbin, and Connor. Monte and 
Amy have two daughters: Jaslyn and Jensen.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Esther Brent; and sister, Betty Lou Brent.

Roger
 was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his
 family and friends. Although our hearts are weighing heavy, we can 
smile because he lived well and left us with many cherished memories 
that will fill our hearts and he will forever be remembered in love.

A
 Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM, 
at Episcopal Christ Cathedral Church in Salina, KS. Visitation will be 
on Monday before the service from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the Church 
Parish Hall. Burial will be held in Sumner Cemetery in Alton, KS at 2:00
 PM.

Memorials are suggested to Parkinson’s Foundation,
 Christ Cathedral Church, or Kansas Wesleyan University and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.


 Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665666535426.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Roger Hamilton Brent, formerly of Salina, KS, passed away peacefully 
on the morning of October 9, 2022, at Hawthorn Court of Ahwatukee in 
Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 81.Roger was born on 
February 4, 1941, in St. Clair, MO to Vern and Esther (Hamilton) Brent. 
Roger was married to Theodora A. “Teddi” Boudrie for 41 years and 
together they raised two 2 children: Dana and Monte.Roger
 grew up in Alton, KS and graduated from Alton High School in 1959. He 
attended Kansas State University, University of Iowa, and graduated from
 The Dallas Institute of Mortuary Sciences in 1964.Roger
 dedicated his professional career to helping others through the loss of
 loved ones and his empathetic nature and compassion shined through 
daily. This dedication permitted him to purchase Geisendorf-Rush Smith 
Funeral Home in Salina, KS which he would retire from in 1997.Roger
 was very active in the community throughout his life including being a 
member of the Christ Cathedral Episcopal Church in Salina, the Acacia 
Fraternity, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the Salina Wildcat 
Club, Shriners, and the Kansas Funeral Directors Association.Roger
 was a committed fan of Kansas State University and was a football 
season ticket holder for more than 40 years. He loved spending time with
 his kids and grandkids, attending their activities, and extended family
 get togethers.Roger is survived by his children, Dana
 K. (Chris) Gillum of Mesquite, NV and Monte J. (Amy) Brent of Phoenix, 
AZ; brother, Wayne (Barbara) Brent of Ballwin, MO; and 5 grandchildren. 
Dana and Chris have three boys: Caulin, Corbin, and Connor. Monte and 
Amy have two daughters: Jaslyn and Jensen.He is preceded in death by his parents, Vern and Esther Brent; and sister, Betty Lou Brent.Roger
 was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life, and cherished his
 family and friends. Although our hearts are weighing heavy, we can 
smile because he lived well and left us with many cherished memories 
that will fill our hearts and he will forever be remembered in love.A
 Funeral Service will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM, 
at Episcopal Christ Cathedral Church in Salina, KS. Visitation will be 
on Monday before the service from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at the Church 
Parish Hall. Burial will be held in Sumner Cemetery in Alton, KS at 2:00
 PM.Memorials are suggested to Parkinson’s Foundation,
 Christ Cathedral Church, or Kansas Wesleyan University and may be sent 
in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.
 Online condolences may be left for the family at 
www.plumeroverlease.com

Roger Hamilton Brent

Mary Ann Griffith, age 98, of Castle Rock, Colorado formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Castle Rock. Funeral services are 10:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 PM on Friday followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Elementary School. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary will be submitted when complete.

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 </figure>Mary Ann Griffith, age 98, of Castle Rock, Colorado formerly of Hays, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 9, 2022, in Castle Rock. Funeral services are 10:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 PM on Friday followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to Holy Family Catholic Elementary School. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary will be submitted when complete.

Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo, age 53, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in a work related accident north of Russell, Kansas. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A rosary will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary will be submitted when complete.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665752485136.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hector Cesar Fraire Montelongo, age 53, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022, in a work related accident north of Russell, Kansas. Funeral services will be 1:30 PM on Monday, October 17, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 1805 Vine Street, Hays.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be Sunday 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A rosary will be at 6:00 PM on Sunday at the funeral chapel. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> A complete obituary will be submitted when complete.

Zelda Mae Marie Darnell, 89, dedicated mother and wife, passed away 
October 10, 2022, at her home in Damar, Kansas. She was born to William 
“Bill” And Emma (Benoit) Darnell in Rural Damar. After Emma’s death, 
Bill married Alma Desbien. Together they had three sons: Bill, Jr., 
Gerald, and Harlan.

Zelda attended the Damar schools. 
When she was seventeen, she met Ernest “Ernie” Darnell at a barn dance 
in 1950. They fell in love and were married December 29, 1950 in the 
family home. To this union six children were born:  Marilyn, Carolyn, 
Larry, Jerry, Shannon, and Shane. Zelda was very proud of her family and
 tended to spoil each and every one of them. She was a master in the 
kitchen from her meals to her treats. All were homemade and created with
 love. Through the years Zelda and Ernie were blessed with 19 
grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, who they loved and enjoyed 
immensely.

Reading and listening to Elvis were two of 
her favorite activities. She also was a huge Kansas University 
basketball fan and an avid card player. Pitch, pinochle, rummy, and the 
occasional chicken scratch game were frequent pastimes in the Darnell 
household. While the card games were extremely “competitive” between 
Zelda and Ernie, when KU played, they were able to come together for 
their common goals of hating the refs and the opponents, especially 
Duke.

Zelda is preceded in death by her parents; her 
husband Ernie; three sons: Larry, Jerry, and Shane; two granddaughters 
Jolana and Kaitlyn; and her brother Bill. Survivors left to honor and 
cherish her memory are her three daughters:  Marilyn Darnell of Damar, 
Carolyn Terry and husband Tony of Plainville, and Shannon Kibel of 
Bogue; two brothers Gerald Thyfault and wife Cynthia of Hays and Harlan 
Thyfault and wife Jeanie of North Carolina; daughter-in-law Patty 
Darnell of Downs; 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.

For
 the past 10 years, Zelda and her family were blessed with wonderful and
 loving caregivers. Thank you, Barb and Lori Hamel, Pam Hollern and her 
many great neighbors.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Zelda-Mae-Marie-Darnell?obId=26103935#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1665579999308.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Zelda Mae Marie Darnell, 89, dedicated mother and wife, passed away 
October 10, 2022, at her home in Damar, Kansas. She was born to William 
“Bill” And Emma (Benoit) Darnell in Rural Damar. After Emma’s death, 
Bill married Alma Desbien. Together they had three sons: Bill, Jr., 
Gerald, and Harlan.Zelda attended the Damar schools. 
When she was seventeen, she met Ernest “Ernie” Darnell at a barn dance 
in 1950. They fell in love and were married December 29, 1950 in the 
family home. To this union six children were born: Marilyn, Carolyn, 
Larry, Jerry, Shannon, and Shane. Zelda was very proud of her family and
 tended to spoil each and every one of them. She was a master in the 
kitchen from her meals to her treats. All were homemade and created with
 love. Through the years Zelda and Ernie were blessed with 19 
grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren, who they loved and enjoyed 
immensely.Reading and listening to Elvis were two of 
her favorite activities. She also was a huge Kansas University 
basketball fan and an avid card player. Pitch, pinochle, rummy, and the 
occasional chicken scratch game were frequent pastimes in the Darnell 
household. While the card games were extremely “competitive” between 
Zelda and Ernie, when KU played, they were able to come together for 
their common goals of hating the refs and the opponents, especially 
Duke.Zelda is preceded in death by her parents; her 
husband Ernie; three sons: Larry, Jerry, and Shane; two granddaughters 
Jolana and Kaitlyn; and her brother Bill. Survivors left to honor and 
cherish her memory are her three daughters: Marilyn Darnell of Damar, 
Carolyn Terry and husband Tony of Plainville, and Shannon Kibel of 
Bogue; two brothers Gerald Thyfault and wife Cynthia of Hays and Harlan 
Thyfault and wife Jeanie of North Carolina; daughter-in-law Patty 
Darnell of Downs; 17 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.For
 the past 10 years, Zelda and her family were blessed with wonderful and
 loving caregivers. Thank you, Barb and Lori Hamel, Pam Hollern and her 
many great neighbors.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Zelda-Mae-Marie-Darnell?obId=26103935#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Zelda Mae Marie Darnell

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge in St. Louis is weighing the fate of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-biden-plan-d9c8e18774a744187c9af634bf4eb728">Biden administration's plan to forgive student loan debt</a>&nbsp;for tens of millions of Americans following a court hearing on Wednesday.

It's unclear when U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey will rule on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-lawsuits-covid-missouri-862d783188de45b698c54b00820d3616">lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states</a>&nbsp;that seeks an injunction to halt the student loan forgiveness plan. Whatever he decides, an appeal is likely.

Democratic President Joe Biden announced in August that his administration would cancel up to $20,000 in education debt for huge numbers of borrowers. The announcement immediately became a major political issue ahead of the November midterms.

The proposal prompted a lawsuit filed in September by Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina. Other lawsuits followed,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-education-lawsuits-personal-taxes-small-948e5c9ee802bc865f66c2ab28328035">including one filed Monday</a>&nbsp;by the Job Creators Network Foundation alleging that the administration violated federal procedures by failing to seek public input on the program.

In the lawsuit brought by the states, a court filing on behalf of the administration said the Department of Education has “broad authority to manage the federal student financial aid programs.” It stated that the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003, or HEROES Act, allows the secretary of education to waive or modify terms of federal student loans in times of war or national emergency.

“COVID-19 is such an emergency,” the filing stated.

The Congressional Budget Office has said the program will cost about $400 billion over the next three decades. James Campbell, an attorney for the Nebraska attorney general's office, told Autrey that the administration is acting outside its authorities in a way that will costs states millions of dollars.

“What they're trying to do is go around Congress, and this they cannot do,” Campbell said.

The plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, will get an additional $10,000 in debt forgiven.

The administration faced threats of legal challenges to its plans almost immediately. Conservative attorneys, Republican lawmakers and business-oriented groups asserted that Biden was overstepping his authority in taking such sweeping action without the assent of Congress. They called it an unfair government giveaway for relatively affluent people at the expense of taxpayers who didn't pursue higher education.

Meanwhile, many Democratic lawmakers facing tough reelection contests distanced themselves from the student loan plan.

The HEROES Act is a post-Sept. 11, 2001, law meant to help members of the military. The Justice Department says the law allows Biden to reduce or erase student loan debt during a national emergency. Republicans argue the administration is misinterpreting the law because, in part, the pandemic no longer qualifies as a national emergency.

But attorney Brian Netter of the U.S. Department of Justice said the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is still rippling. He said student loan defaults have skyrocketed over the past two-and-a-half years.

“This (the HEROES Act) is a statute about emergencies — about national emergencies,” Netter said.

The cancellation applies to federal student loans used to attend undergraduate and graduate school, along with Parent Plus loans. Current college students qualify if their loans were disbursed before July 1. Administration officials said applications for debt relief will be available in October.

The plan makes 43 million borrowers eligible for some debt forgiveness, with 20 million who could get their debt erased entirely, according to the administration.

Autrey did not give an indication when he will rule on the injunction request.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Many Democratic lawmakers facing tough reelection contests have distanced themselves from Biden's student loan plan-White House photo</figcaption>
 </figure>ST. LOUIS (AP) — A federal judge in St. Louis is weighing the fate of the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/student-loan-forgiveness-biden-plan-d9c8e18774a744187c9af634bf4eb728">Biden administration's plan to forgive student loan debt</a>&nbsp;for tens of millions of Americans following a court hearing on Wednesday.It's unclear when U.S. District Judge Henry Autrey will rule on the&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/biden-health-lawsuits-covid-missouri-862d783188de45b698c54b00820d3616">lawsuit filed by six Republican-led states</a>&nbsp;that seeks an injunction to halt the student loan forgiveness plan. Whatever he decides, an appeal is likely.Democratic President Joe Biden announced in August that his administration would cancel up to $20,000 in education debt for huge numbers of borrowers. The announcement immediately became a major political issue ahead of the November midterms.The proposal prompted a lawsuit filed in September by Nebraska, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas and South Carolina. Other lawsuits followed,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/business-education-lawsuits-personal-taxes-small-948e5c9ee802bc865f66c2ab28328035">including one filed Monday</a>&nbsp;by the Job Creators Network Foundation alleging that the administration violated federal procedures by failing to seek public input on the program.In the lawsuit brought by the states, a court filing on behalf of the administration said the Department of Education has “broad authority to manage the federal student financial aid programs.” It stated that the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003, or HEROES Act, allows the secretary of education to waive or modify terms of federal student loans in times of war or national emergency.“COVID-19 is such an emergency,” the filing stated.The Congressional Budget Office has said the program will cost about $400 billion over the next three decades. James Campbell, an attorney for the Nebraska attorney general's office, told Autrey that the administration is acting outside its authorities in a way that will costs states millions of dollars.“What they're trying to do is go around Congress, and this they cannot do,” Campbell said.The plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Pell Grant recipients, who typically demonstrate more financial need, will get an additional $10,000 in debt forgiven.The administration faced threats of legal challenges to its plans almost immediately. Conservative attorneys, Republican lawmakers and business-oriented groups asserted that Biden was overstepping his authority in taking such sweeping action without the assent of Congress. They called it an unfair government giveaway for relatively affluent people at the expense of taxpayers who didn't pursue higher education.Meanwhile, many Democratic lawmakers facing tough reelection contests distanced themselves from the student loan plan.The HEROES Act is a post-Sept. 11, 2001, law meant to help members of the military. The Justice Department says the law allows Biden to reduce or erase student loan debt during a national emergency. Republicans argue the administration is misinterpreting the law because, in part, the pandemic no longer qualifies as a national emergency.But attorney Brian Netter of the U.S. Department of Justice said the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is still rippling. He said student loan defaults have skyrocketed over the past two-and-a-half years.“This (the HEROES Act) is a statute about emergencies — about national emergencies,” Netter said.The cancellation applies to federal student loans used to attend undergraduate and graduate school, along with Parent Plus loans. Current college students qualify if their loans were disbursed before July 1. Administration officials said applications for debt relief will be available in October.The plan makes 43 million borrowers eligible for some debt forgiveness, with 20 million who could get their debt erased entirely, according to the administration.Autrey did not give an indication when he will rule on the injunction request.