Jason Lee Brown, age 44, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jason Lee Brown, age 44, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jason Lee Brown

TOPEKA - The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Week 5 Volleyball Rankings. This week’s rankings reflect the new 2022-23 KSHSAAclassifications, as well as information that was submitted by Monday, October 3.

Class 6A 1. Washburn Rural 20-1 (1) 2. Olathe Northwest 18-5 (2) 3. Olathe West 21-4 (3) 4. Blue Valley 19-6 (4) 5. Blue Valley West 15-7 (5) 6. Blue Valley Northwest 17-8 (7) 7. Mill Valley 19-6 (8) 8. Shawnee Mission Northwest 19-9 (NR) 9. Wichita Northwest 20-3 (10) 10. Blue Valley North 13-8 (6)

Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 18-2 (1) 2. St. James Academy 15-1 (2) 3. Maize South 17-2 (3) 4. Lansing 22-4 (4) 5. Topeka-Seaman 18-4 (6) 6. Hutchinson 25-5 (7) 7. Bishop Carroll 13-5 (8) 8. Andover Central 25-7 (5) 9. Blue Valley Southwest 18-11 (NR) 10. Goddard-Eisenhower 19-7 (9)

Class 4A 1. Andale 26-0 (1) 2. Baldwin 24-1 (2) 3. Circle 17-3 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 8-14 (4) 5. Rock Creek 17-7 (6) 6. Paola 15-9 (5) 7. Clay Center 16-8 (7) 8. Eudora 16-9 (8) 9. Tonganoxie 16-12 (9) 10. Chanute 17-7 (10)

Class 3A 1. Nemaha Central 27-1 (1) 2. Heritage Christian 19-7 (2) 3. Cheney 23-2 (4) 4. Beloit 26-5 (3) 5. Riverton 23-1 (5) 6. Goodland 20-3 (7) 7. Rossville 23-3 (10) 8. Eureka 22-1 (8) 9. Silver Lake 21-8 (NR) 10. Smoky Valley 18-6 (NR)

Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 23-1 (1) 2. Sedgwick 28-0 (2) 3. Smith Center 28-2 (3) 4. Ellinwood 23-3 (5) 5. Inman 24-5 (4) 6. Garden Plain 14-5 (6) 7. Jackson Heights 20-3 (7) 8. Berean Academy 21-6 (9) 9. Ell-Saline 23-4 (NR) 10. Hoxie 22-6 (10)

Class 1A – Division 1 1. Spearville 18-2 (3) 2. Little River 24-3 (1) 3. Pretty Prairie 23-3 (2) 4. Doniphan West 20-2 (4) 5. South Gray 19-4 (6) 6. Sylvan-Lucas 25-2 (5) 7. Centralia 21-5 (8) 8. St. Francis 21-6 (7) 9. Flinthills 25-2 (9) 10. Kiowa County 16-6 (10)

Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 25-1 (1) 2. Lebo 23-1 (2) 3. Hanover 20-5 (3) 4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 20-6 (4) 5. St. Paul 24-6 (5) 6. Coldwater-South Central 16-6 (6) 7. Greeley County 17-7 (7) 8. Southern Coffey County 16-6 (8) 9. Hutchinson-Central Christian 16-7 (10) 10. Ingalls 14-7 (NR)

KVA ReleaseTOPEKA - The Kansas Volleyball Association is pleased to announce the 2022 Week 5 Volleyball Rankings. This week’s rankings reflect the new 2022-23 KSHSAAclassifications, as well as information that was submitted by Monday, October 3.Class 6A 1. Washburn Rural 20-1 (1) 2. Olathe Northwest 18-5 (2) 3. Olathe West 21-4 (3) 4. Blue Valley 19-6 (4) 5. Blue Valley West 15-7 (5) 6. Blue Valley Northwest 17-8 (7) 7. Mill Valley 19-6 (8) 8. Shawnee Mission Northwest 19-9 (NR) 9. Wichita Northwest 20-3 (10) 10. Blue Valley North 13-8 (6)Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 18-2 (1) 2. St. James Academy 15-1 (2) 3. Maize South 17-2 (3) 4. Lansing 22-4 (4) 5. Topeka-Seaman 18-4 (6) 6. Hutchinson 25-5 (7) 7. Bishop Carroll 13-5 (8) 8. Andover Central 25-7 (5) 9. Blue Valley Southwest 18-11 (NR) 10. Goddard-Eisenhower 19-7 (9)Class 4A 1. Andale 26-0 (1) 2. Baldwin 24-1 (2) 3. Circle 17-3 (3) 4. Bishop Miege 8-14 (4) 5. Rock Creek 17-7 (6) 6. Paola 15-9 (5) 7. Clay Center 16-8 (7) 8. Eudora 16-9 (8) 9. Tonganoxie 16-12 (9) 10. Chanute 17-7 (10)Class 3A 1. Nemaha Central 27-1 (1) 2. Heritage Christian 19-7 (2) 3. Cheney 23-2 (4) 4. Beloit 26-5 (3) 5. Riverton 23-1 (5) 6. Goodland 20-3 (7) 7. Rossville 23-3 (10) 8. Eureka 22-1 (8) 9. Silver Lake 21-8 (NR) 10. Smoky Valley 18-6 (NR)Class 2A 1. Hillsboro 23-1 (1) 2. Sedgwick 28-0 (2) 3. Smith Center 28-2 (3) 4. Ellinwood 23-3 (5) 5. Inman 24-5 (4) 6. Garden Plain 14-5 (6) 7. Jackson Heights 20-3 (7) 8. Berean Academy 21-6 (9) 9. Ell-Saline 23-4 (NR) 10. Hoxie 22-6 (10)Class 1A – Division 1 1. Spearville 18-2 (3) 2. Little River 24-3 (1) 3. Pretty Prairie 23-3 (2) 4. Doniphan West 20-2 (4) 5. South Gray 19-4 (6) 6. Sylvan-Lucas 25-2 (5) 7. Centralia 21-5 (8) 8. St. Francis 21-6 (7) 9. Flinthills 25-2 (9) 10. Kiowa County 16-6 (10)Class 1A – Division 2 1. Attica 25-1 (1) 2. Lebo 23-1 (2) 3. Hanover 20-5 (3) 4. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 20-6 (4) 5. St. Paul 24-6 (5) 6. Coldwater-South Central 16-6 (6) 7. Greeley County 17-7 (7) 8. Southern Coffey County 16-6 (8) 9. Hutchinson-Central Christian 16-7 (10) 10. Ingalls 14-7 (NR)

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Donald Wayne Schlegel, 73, died October 4, 2022, at his home in Otis,
 Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son 
of Samuel and Margaret (Lebsack) Schlegel. Don served in the United 
States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.

A lifetime resident of Otis, Don was a farmer and a truck driver. He 
worked for H &amp; K Trucking, Westcott Trucking and Old Dominion 
Freight Line.

On December 14, 1983, he married Donna L. Moore-Evans in Otis, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2009.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Schlegel; and a sister, Connie
 Galusha, both of Otis; three stepsons; Gerald Evans and wife Brenda of 
Naperville, Indiana, David Evans of New Creek, West Virginia, and Steven
 Evans and wife Deanna of Scherr, West Virginia; and six grandchildren, 
Justin and Cody Evans, Luke and Louise Evans, Deprise Evans-Hawk and 
husband Logan, and Desire-e Evans.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, David Galusha.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Knebel presiding. 
Burial with military honors will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Relay for 
Life in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS
 67544.

Donald Wayne Schlegel, 73, died October 4, 2022, at his home in Otis,
 Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son 
of Samuel and Margaret (Lebsack) Schlegel. Don served in the United 
States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.A lifetime resident of Otis, Don was a farmer and a truck driver. He 
worked for H &amp; K Trucking, Westcott Trucking and Old Dominion 
Freight Line.On December 14, 1983, he married Donna L. Moore-Evans in Otis, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2009.He is survived by his mother, Margaret Schlegel; and a sister, Connie
 Galusha, both of Otis; three stepsons; Gerald Evans and wife Brenda of 
Naperville, Indiana, David Evans of New Creek, West Virginia, and Steven
 Evans and wife Deanna of Scherr, West Virginia; and six grandchildren, 
Justin and Cody Evans, Luke and Louise Evans, Deprise Evans-Hawk and 
husband Logan, and Desire-e Evans.He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, David Galusha.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Knebel presiding. 
Burial with military honors will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Relay for 
Life in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS
 67544.

Donald Wayne Schlegel

And just like that, another month has flown by and it's time for another First Friday in downtown Salina!

October festivities kick off at True Betty Boutique, 108 N. Santa Fe Avenue. From 4-7 p.m., True Betty will be hosting Ethan Caylor, the creator of E.D. Caylor Candles. "I design fragrances based on feeling and memories. My fragrances start as accurate renditions of memories - like playing under the lilac bushes - then I add some artistic flare," Caylor noted.

The opening reception for Frank Shaw's ReConsider is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday in the Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5718977c-8f18-43cf-bc35-1751c60e0b26">Shaw's 'ReConsider' now open at Salina Art Center; reception Friday</a>

You also can see The Illusion of Color and meet artist Raphael Hernandez from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat, 148 S. Santa Fe Avenue.

Additionally, live entertainment is scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. at the stage at N. Santa Fe Avenue and W. Ash Street, sponsored by The Bennington State Bank and Salina Downtown, Inc. This month, Taylor's Twirlers and Bootleg Mercy are scheduled to perform.

By SALINA POSTAnd just like that, another month has flown by and it's time for another First Friday in downtown Salina!October festivities kick off at True Betty Boutique, 108 N. Santa Fe Avenue. From 4-7 p.m., True Betty will be hosting Ethan Caylor, the creator of E.D. Caylor Candles. "I design fragrances based on feeling and memories. My fragrances start as accurate renditions of memories - like playing under the lilac bushes - then I add some artistic flare," Caylor noted.The opening reception for Frank Shaw's ReConsider is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday in the Salina Art Center, 242 S. Santa Fe Avenue.READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/5718977c-8f18-43cf-bc35-1751c60e0b26">Shaw's 'ReConsider' now open at Salina Art Center; reception Friday</a>You also can see The Illusion of Color and meet artist Raphael Hernandez from 5-7 p.m. Friday at Peaceful Body Wellness Retreat, 148 S. Santa Fe Avenue.Additionally, live entertainment is scheduled from 5-7:30 p.m. at the stage at N. Santa Fe Avenue and W. Ash Street, sponsored by The Bennington State Bank and Salina Downtown, Inc. This month, Taylor's Twirlers and Bootleg Mercy are scheduled to perform.

Fragrances, art, live entertainment for Salina's First Friday

<a href="http://www.grannymaes.com/">Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch</a>, located in Dorrance, recently was honored by national website The Travel.

The Kansas attraction was featured in the story "Fall on a Budget: 10 Affordable Places to Visit in the US This Autumn."

Click <a href="https://www.thetravel.com/affordable-places-to-visit-in-the-us-this-autumn/">HERE</a> to read the entire story.

OPEN WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022! SATURDAYS 10-6 AND SUNDAYS 1-5

HOW TO FIND US-INTERSTATE 70 DORRANCE EXIT 199. TURN SOUTH AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS! 3 MILES SOUTH, TWO MILES WEST, 1/2 MILE NORTH

<a href="http://www.grannymaes.com/">Granny Mae's Pumpkin Patch</a>, located in Dorrance, recently was honored by national website The Travel.The Kansas attraction was featured in the story "Fall on a Budget: 10 Affordable Places to Visit in the US This Autumn."Click <a href="https://www.thetravel.com/affordable-places-to-visit-in-the-us-this-autumn/">HERE</a> to read the entire story.<h2>OPEN WEEKENDS IN OCTOBER BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2022! SATURDAYS 10-6 AND SUNDAYS 1-5</h2><h2>HOW TO FIND US-INTERSTATE 70 DORRANCE EXIT 199. TURN SOUTH AND FOLLOW THE SIGNS! 3 MILES SOUTH, TWO MILES WEST, 1/2 MILE NORTH</h2>

Police found murder weapon hidden in KC man's apartment

Clara Mae (Wright) Riffel of Stockton, KS, passed away on October 3, 2022, at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 91. She was born on June 10, 1931, to Irvin Day and Lula (Jennings) Wright in Pittsfield, MA. She was married to Donald Eugene Riffel on&nbsp;October 26, 1952, in Stockton.&nbsp;They were blessed with three sons: Larry, Steve, and Randy.

Clara grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School with the Class of 1949. She attended Kansas State University for two years.&nbsp;A woman of many talents,&nbsp;Clara&nbsp;raised three boys,&nbsp;ran a sewing and farm business out of her basement making cheerleader uniforms and many dresses for ladies around the area, tended to her huge&nbsp;garden,&nbsp;raised chickens, and even&nbsp;helped&nbsp;design and build their house in town&nbsp;so she&nbsp;could better&nbsp;entertain and cook for&nbsp;her&nbsp;family and hired men.&nbsp;She was&nbsp;a&nbsp;member of the Kansas&nbsp;Master Farmer&nbsp;Association and&nbsp;Homemakers Guild, awarded from&nbsp;the K-State&nbsp;Cooperative&nbsp;Extension&nbsp;Service.&nbsp;She was also a member of the United Methodist Church, P.E.O., Bridge Club, an FFA helper, and 4-H leader for many years. She and Donald enjoyed traveling and made&nbsp;a visit to every National Park in the U.S., as well as trips to Europe, Venezuela, and Hawaii to name a few.&nbsp;

Clara is survived by her sons, Larry (Kerry) Riffel of Overland Park, KS, Steve (Michelle Wieden) Riffel and Randy (Debby) Riffel&nbsp;-&nbsp;both of Stockton; 7 grandchildren, Chris (Sarah) Riffel, Kim (J.) Leary, David (Sonya) Riffel, Katie (Jason) Lindsey, J.D (Ginger) Riffel, Daniel (Amanda) Riffel, and Donny Riffel; and 10 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; and sister, Barbara Gartrell.&nbsp;

<a></a>It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, hard work, dedication, faith, and character. Clara was all these things and more. She set for us an example and passed on to us the values of hard work, noble character, and devout love for God, family, friends and neighbors.&nbsp;She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stockton.&nbsp;Burial will follow in the Stockton City Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be on Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Stockton Library or Solomon Valley Manor 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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

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 </figure>Clara Mae (Wright) Riffel of Stockton, KS, passed away on October 3, 2022, at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton at the age of 91. She was born on June 10, 1931, to Irvin Day and Lula (Jennings) Wright in Pittsfield, MA. She was married to Donald Eugene Riffel on&nbsp;October 26, 1952, in Stockton.&nbsp;They were blessed with three sons: Larry, Steve, and Randy.Clara grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School with the Class of 1949. She attended Kansas State University for two years.&nbsp;A woman of many talents,&nbsp;Clara&nbsp;raised three boys,&nbsp;ran a sewing and farm business out of her basement making cheerleader uniforms and many dresses for ladies around the area, tended to her huge&nbsp;garden,&nbsp;raised chickens, and even&nbsp;helped&nbsp;design and build their house in town&nbsp;so she&nbsp;could better&nbsp;entertain and cook for&nbsp;her&nbsp;family and hired men.&nbsp;She was&nbsp;a&nbsp;member of the Kansas&nbsp;Master Farmer&nbsp;Association and&nbsp;Homemakers Guild, awarded from&nbsp;the K-State&nbsp;Cooperative&nbsp;Extension&nbsp;Service.&nbsp;She was also a member of the United Methodist Church, P.E.O., Bridge Club, an FFA helper, and 4-H leader for many years. She and Donald enjoyed traveling and made&nbsp;a visit to every National Park in the U.S., as well as trips to Europe, Venezuela, and Hawaii to name a few.&nbsp;Clara is survived by her sons, Larry (Kerry) Riffel of Overland Park, KS, Steve (Michelle Wieden) Riffel and Randy (Debby) Riffel&nbsp;-&nbsp;both of Stockton; 7 grandchildren, Chris (Sarah) Riffel, Kim (J.) Leary, David (Sonya) Riffel, Katie (Jason) Lindsey, J.D (Ginger) Riffel, Daniel (Amanda) Riffel, and Donny Riffel; and 10 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; and sister, Barbara Gartrell.&nbsp;<a></a>It isn’t the farm that makes the farmer’s wife; it’s the love, hard work, dedication, faith, and character. Clara was all these things and more. She set for us an example and passed on to us the values of hard work, noble character, and devout love for God, family, friends and neighbors.&nbsp;She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be forgotten.A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Stockton.&nbsp;Burial will follow in the Stockton City Cemetery.&nbsp;Visitation will be on Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Stockton Library or Solomon Valley Manor 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&nbsp;<a href="http://www.plumeroverlease.com/">www.plumeroverlease.com</a>

Clara Mae (Wright) Riffel

With deepest sorrow, we announce that Cole Darran Rodenbeek,
 age 39, our beloved father, son, brother, fiance, family member and 
friend passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, in a car accident.&nbsp; 
Cole made his grand entrance into the world on December 25th, 1982.&nbsp; He 
was known to say that he wanted to make sure everyone remembered his 
birthday.

Cole grew up in Salina, but spent time living in Reno, NV and Denver,
 CO amassing friends from across the country.&nbsp; In 2010, he married 
Kyrsten (Beckmann) and they had two beautiful children, Payge and 
Marley, who were and are the lights of their lives. &nbsp;

You can't explain Cole, you have to experience Cole. This quote, by 
one of his friends, perfectly sums up the man. He lived and loved large.
 In 2020, he and fiance Meredith Frazier moved to Lawrence and bought a 
home in the country.&nbsp; They quickly turned that home into a farm fully 
stocked with goats, chickens, dogs, cats, children, and lots of love and
 laughter.&nbsp; There was always a friend or two, or twenty stopping by, and
 Cole welcomed them all. His most enduring gift was his ability to spin a
 yarn.&nbsp; He could stretch an ordinary tale into a two hour narrative full
 of truths, but mostly half truths. Cole loved to wow people and make 
them laugh. What Cole loved most of all was to be surrounded by his 
children. His proudest moments involved Payge and Marley.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cole is predeceased by grandparents William and Evelyn Cole of 
Salina; Betty Rodenbeek, of Salina;&nbsp; great grandparents, Nathan and 
Dorothy Butcher of Salina; and Edward and Ruby Rodenbeek, of Scott City.

Cole will be missed everyday by his fiance, Meredith Frazier and her 
two children, Jack and Kincaid of the home; his son, Payge Rodenbeek, of
 Bennington; his daughter, Marley Rodenbeek, of Bennington;&nbsp; his mother,
 Barbara Nitz and stepfather Rod, of Lawrence; fathers Michael 
Rodenbeek, of Salina; Paul Lowe and wife Terry, of Reno, NV; 
grandfather, Jim Rodenbeek, of Scott City;&nbsp; brothers Noah Rodenbeek and 
wife Renee,&nbsp; of Lawrence; Benton Bates and wife Amanda, of Denver; 
sister Alexandria Keith and husband Troy, of Lawrence; sister Caitlin 
Sidener, of Mission, KS; brother Max Lowe, of Reno, NV; sister Marina 
Lowe, of Seattle, WA; sister Chloe Vaugirard and husband Loic, of Miami,
 FL; sister Lilly Bristow of Brookville; step brothers, Karl Nitz and 
wife Stacy, of Frisco, TX; and Ryan Nitz and wife Alicia, of Falmouth, 
Maine.

Cole loved and was loved by his many nieces and nephews.

It would be remiss not to include all of Cole’s friends, whom he loved most fiercely.

Cole’s mother is putting together a book for his children to include 
memories of him from his family and friends.&nbsp; If you would like to 
contribute, please email your memories to barb.nitz@gmail.com or mail 
them to her at 4611 Hearthside Dr., Lawrence, KS&nbsp; 66049.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 15th, at 5:00 
p.m., at the Bennington Bible Church, 824 N. Nelson St., Bennington, 
KS.&nbsp; Also, that Saturday evening, there will be a celebration of Cole’s 
life.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for the 
Payge and Marley Rodenbeek Educational Fund, please send donations to 
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, KS.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>With deepest sorrow, we announce that Cole Darran Rodenbeek,
 age 39, our beloved father, son, brother, fiance, family member and 
friend passed away on Saturday, October 1st, 2022, in a car accident.&nbsp; 
Cole made his grand entrance into the world on December 25th, 1982.&nbsp; He 
was known to say that he wanted to make sure everyone remembered his 
birthday.Cole grew up in Salina, but spent time living in Reno, NV and Denver,
 CO amassing friends from across the country.&nbsp; In 2010, he married 
Kyrsten (Beckmann) and they had two beautiful children, Payge and 
Marley, who were and are the lights of their lives. &nbsp;You can't explain Cole, you have to experience Cole. This quote, by 
one of his friends, perfectly sums up the man. He lived and loved large.
 In 2020, he and fiance Meredith Frazier moved to Lawrence and bought a 
home in the country.&nbsp; They quickly turned that home into a farm fully 
stocked with goats, chickens, dogs, cats, children, and lots of love and
 laughter.&nbsp; There was always a friend or two, or twenty stopping by, and
 Cole welcomed them all. His most enduring gift was his ability to spin a
 yarn.&nbsp; He could stretch an ordinary tale into a two hour narrative full
 of truths, but mostly half truths. Cole loved to wow people and make 
them laugh. What Cole loved most of all was to be surrounded by his 
children. His proudest moments involved Payge and Marley.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Cole is predeceased by grandparents William and Evelyn Cole of 
Salina; Betty Rodenbeek, of Salina;&nbsp; great grandparents, Nathan and 
Dorothy Butcher of Salina; and Edward and Ruby Rodenbeek, of Scott City.Cole will be missed everyday by his fiance, Meredith Frazier and her 
two children, Jack and Kincaid of the home; his son, Payge Rodenbeek, of
 Bennington; his daughter, Marley Rodenbeek, of Bennington;&nbsp; his mother,
 Barbara Nitz and stepfather Rod, of Lawrence; fathers Michael 
Rodenbeek, of Salina; Paul Lowe and wife Terry, of Reno, NV; 
grandfather, Jim Rodenbeek, of Scott City;&nbsp; brothers Noah Rodenbeek and 
wife Renee,&nbsp; of Lawrence; Benton Bates and wife Amanda, of Denver; 
sister Alexandria Keith and husband Troy, of Lawrence; sister Caitlin 
Sidener, of Mission, KS; brother Max Lowe, of Reno, NV; sister Marina 
Lowe, of Seattle, WA; sister Chloe Vaugirard and husband Loic, of Miami,
 FL; sister Lilly Bristow of Brookville; step brothers, Karl Nitz and 
wife Stacy, of Frisco, TX; and Ryan Nitz and wife Alicia, of Falmouth, 
Maine.Cole loved and was loved by his many nieces and nephews.It would be remiss not to include all of Cole’s friends, whom he loved most fiercely.Cole’s mother is putting together a book for his children to include 
memories of him from his family and friends.&nbsp; If you would like to 
contribute, please email your memories to barb.nitz@gmail.com or mail 
them to her at 4611 Hearthside Dr., Lawrence, KS&nbsp; 66049.A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 15th, at 5:00 
p.m., at the Bennington Bible Church, 824 N. Nelson St., Bennington, 
KS.&nbsp; Also, that Saturday evening, there will be a celebration of Cole’s 
life.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established for the 
Payge and Marley Rodenbeek Educational Fund, please send donations to 
Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, KS.

Cole Darran Rodenbeek

Jo was born on a farm near Hoxie, Kansas on December 13, 1927, to 
Mathias and Elizabeth (Reinert) Schuetz, the seventh of eight children. 
 She graduated from Sheridan County High school and went on to attend 
beauty school in Salina, Kansas. After graduating from beauty school, Jo
 and her sister Henrietta operated a beauty shop in Clay Center, Ks for a
 few years. 
 Jo married Sylvester (Sal) Goscha on April 18, 1949, in Seguin, Ks. 
They lived in Clay Center before moving to Garden City in 1950. Sal 
died in 2008. 
She is survived by their children: Larry (Sarah), Salina, Ks; Bob, 
Garden City, Ks; Diana Johnson, Amarillo, Tx.; Jolene Buxman (Dale), 
McPherson, Ks; and Nancy, New Braunfels, Tx. Sal and Jo were blessed 
with six grandchildren; Josh Tweedy, Lucas, Ks; Adam Johnson, Amarillo, 
Tx; Laura Gerber, Amarillo, Tx; Marc Buxman, Olathe, Ks; Emily Spohn, 
Lindsborg, Ks; and Amy McWilliams, Burden, Ks. She had eleven 
great-grandchildren, Emma, Meyah, Madison, Lily, Ty, Kolt, Avery, Macy, 
Abby, Whit and Hadley. She is also survived by numerous nieces and 
nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Ray Schuetz, 
Bernard Schuetz, Robert Schuetz, Isabel Peltier, Paula Perkins, 
Henrietta LaBarge and Asella Lindstrom. She was also preceded by her 
son-in-law Jerry Johnson. 
Jo loved spending time with her family and friends. From time to time, 
Jo enjoyed the challenge of winning at the slot machines in Nevada. She
 also enjoyed walking with her weekly walking group, followed by coffee 
and a cinnamon roll. She volunteered for many years at Finney County 
Senior Center. She was a member of St Dominic Catholic Church, Daughters
 of Isabella, and Altar Society. 
A Vigil Service and Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 7,
 2022, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Dominic 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. 
 Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may
 call from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City and the family will be at the funeral home from 5:00 pm to 
7:00 pm to visit with friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to St. Dominic Catholic Church or St. Jude in care of the 
funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com. 
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff 
of St. Catherine’s Hospice, especially Scarlett and Roxane, and Home 
Health Aide Carol DeLeon for the care given to our mother.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jo was born on a farm near Hoxie, Kansas on December 13, 1927, to 
Mathias and Elizabeth (Reinert) Schuetz, the seventh of eight children. 
 She graduated from Sheridan County High school and went on to attend 
beauty school in Salina, Kansas. After graduating from beauty school, Jo
 and her sister Henrietta operated a beauty shop in Clay Center, Ks for a
 few years. 
 Jo married Sylvester (Sal) Goscha on April 18, 1949, in Seguin, Ks. 
They lived in Clay Center before moving to Garden City in 1950. Sal 
died in 2008. 
She is survived by their children: Larry (Sarah), Salina, Ks; Bob, 
Garden City, Ks; Diana Johnson, Amarillo, Tx.; Jolene Buxman (Dale), 
McPherson, Ks; and Nancy, New Braunfels, Tx. Sal and Jo were blessed 
with six grandchildren; Josh Tweedy, Lucas, Ks; Adam Johnson, Amarillo, 
Tx; Laura Gerber, Amarillo, Tx; Marc Buxman, Olathe, Ks; Emily Spohn, 
Lindsborg, Ks; and Amy McWilliams, Burden, Ks. She had eleven 
great-grandchildren, Emma, Meyah, Madison, Lily, Ty, Kolt, Avery, Macy, 
Abby, Whit and Hadley. She is also survived by numerous nieces and 
nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings: Ray Schuetz, 
Bernard Schuetz, Robert Schuetz, Isabel Peltier, Paula Perkins, 
Henrietta LaBarge and Asella Lindstrom. She was also preceded by her 
son-in-law Jerry Johnson. 
Jo loved spending time with her family and friends. From time to time, 
Jo enjoyed the challenge of winning at the slot machines in Nevada. She
 also enjoyed walking with her weekly walking group, followed by coffee 
and a cinnamon roll. She volunteered for many years at Finney County 
Senior Center. She was a member of St Dominic Catholic Church, Daughters
 of Isabella, and Altar Society. 
A Vigil Service and Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, October 7,
 2022, at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. Funeral Mass 
will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Dominic 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. 
 Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may
 call from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City and the family will be at the funeral home from 5:00 pm to 
7:00 pm to visit with friends. In lieu of flowers, memorials are 
suggested to St. Dominic Catholic Church or St. Jude in care of the 
funeral home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com. 
The family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the staff 
of St. Catherine’s Hospice, especially Scarlett and Roxane, and Home 
Health Aide Carol DeLeon for the care given to our mother.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Josephine A. 'Jo' Goscha (Schuetz)

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections.

Energy ministers meeting at the Vienna headquarters of the OPEC oil cartel cut production by a larger-than-expected 2 million barrels per day starting in November after gathering for their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The group said the decision was based on the “uncertainty that surrounds the global economic and oil market outlooks.” Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed the cartel’s stated role as a guardian of stable energy markets.

“We are here to stay as a moderating force, to bring about stability,” he told reporters.

Besides a token trim last month, the major cut in the amount of crude that OPEC+ ships to the world is an abrupt turnaround from months of restoring deep cuts made in 2020 during the depths of the pandemic. As demand rebounded, global energy prices have swung wildly since Russia invaded Ukraine, fueling inflation that is squeezing economies around the world.

The OPEC+ decision could help alliance member Russia weather a looming European ban on oil imports. But the impact of the production cut on oil prices — and thus the price of gasoline made from crude — will have some limitations because OPEC+ members already can't meet their quotas.

The decision comes as oil trades well below its summer peaks because of fears that major global economies such as the U.S. or Europe will sink into recession due to high inflation, rising interest rates meant to curb rising consumer prices, and uncertainty over Russia’s war in Ukraine.

“We are going through a period of diverse uncertainties, which could come our way, it’s a brewing cloud,” bin Salman said, adding that OPEC+ sought to remain “ahead of the curve.”

The fall in oil prices has been a boon to U.S. drivers, who saw lower gasoline prices at the pump before costs recently started ticking up, and for U.S. President Joe Biden as his Democratic Party gears up for congressional elections next month.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday that the U.S. would not extend releases from its strategic reserve to increase global supplies.

Biden has tried to receive credit for gasoline prices falling from their average June peak of $5.02 — with administration officials highlighting a late March announcement that a million barrels a day would be released from the strategic reserve for six months. High inflation is a fundamental drag on Biden’s approval and has dampened Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections.

Oil supply could face further cutbacks in coming months when a European ban on most Russian imports takes effect in December. A separate move by the U.S. and other members of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies to impose a price cap on Russian oil could reduce supply if Russia retaliates by refusing to ship to countries and companies that observe the cap.

The EU agreed Wednesday on new sanctions that are expected to include a price cap on Russian oil.

Russia “will need to find new buyers for its oil when the EU embargo comes into force in early December and will presumably have to make further price concessions to do so,” analysts at Commerzbank said. “Higher prices beforehand — boosted by production cuts elsewhere — would therefore doubtless be very welcome.”

Dwindling prospects for a diplomatic deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program also have lowered prospects for a return of as much as 1.5 million barrels a day in Iranian oil to the market if sanctions are removed.

Oil prices surged this summer as markets worried about the loss of Russian supplies from sanctions over the war in Ukraine, but they slipped as fears about recessions in major economies and China’s COVID-19 restrictions weighed on demand for crude.

International benchmark Brent has sagged as low as $84 in recent days after spending most of the summer months over $100 per barrel. U.S. crude rose to $87.64, and international benchmark Brent went up to $93.21 after the decision.

At its last meeting in September, OPEC+ reduced the amount of oil it produces by 100,000 barrels a day in October. That token cut didn’t do much to boost lower oil prices, but it put markets on notice that the group was willing to act if prices kept falling.

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices, a move that could deal the struggling global economy another blow and raise politically sensitive pump prices for U.S. drivers just ahead of key national elections.Energy ministers meeting at the Vienna headquarters of the OPEC oil cartel cut production by a larger-than-expected 2 million barrels per day starting in November after gathering for their first face-to-face meeting since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.The group said the decision was based on the “uncertainty that surrounds the global economic and oil market outlooks.” Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman stressed the cartel’s stated role as a guardian of stable energy markets.“We are here to stay as a moderating force, to bring about stability,” he told reporters.Besides a token trim last month, the major cut in the amount of crude that OPEC+ ships to the world is an abrupt turnaround from months of restoring deep cuts made in 2020 during the depths of the pandemic. As demand rebounded, global energy prices have swung wildly since Russia invaded Ukraine, fueling inflation that is squeezing economies around the world.The OPEC+ decision could help alliance member Russia weather a looming European ban on oil imports. But the impact of the production cut on oil prices — and thus the price of gasoline made from crude — will have some limitations because OPEC+ members already can't meet their quotas.The decision comes as oil trades well below its summer peaks because of fears that major global economies such as the U.S. or Europe will sink into recession due to high inflation, rising interest rates meant to curb rising consumer prices, and uncertainty over Russia’s war in Ukraine.“We are going through a period of diverse uncertainties, which could come our way, it’s a brewing cloud,” bin Salman said, adding that OPEC+ sought to remain “ahead of the curve.”The fall in oil prices has been a boon to U.S. drivers, who saw lower gasoline prices at the pump before costs recently started ticking up, and for U.S. President Joe Biden as his Democratic Party gears up for congressional elections next month.White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Tuesday that the U.S. would not extend releases from its strategic reserve to increase global supplies.Biden has tried to receive credit for gasoline prices falling from their average June peak of $5.02 — with administration officials highlighting a late March announcement that a million barrels a day would be released from the strategic reserve for six months. High inflation is a fundamental drag on Biden’s approval and has dampened Democrats’ chances in the midterm elections.Oil supply could face further cutbacks in coming months when a European ban on most Russian imports takes effect in December. A separate move by the U.S. and other members of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies to impose a price cap on Russian oil could reduce supply if Russia retaliates by refusing to ship to countries and companies that observe the cap.The EU agreed Wednesday on new sanctions that are expected to include a price cap on Russian oil.Russia “will need to find new buyers for its oil when the EU embargo comes into force in early December and will presumably have to make further price concessions to do so,” analysts at Commerzbank said. “Higher prices beforehand — boosted by production cuts elsewhere — would therefore doubtless be very welcome.”Dwindling prospects for a diplomatic deal to limit Iran’s nuclear program also have lowered prospects for a return of as much as 1.5 million barrels a day in Iranian oil to the market if sanctions are removed.Oil prices surged this summer as markets worried about the loss of Russian supplies from sanctions over the war in Ukraine, but they slipped as fears about recessions in major economies and China’s COVID-19 restrictions weighed on demand for crude.International benchmark Brent has sagged as low as $84 in recent days after spending most of the summer months over $100 per barrel. U.S. crude rose to $87.64, and international benchmark Brent went up to $93.21 after the decision.At its last meeting in September, OPEC+ reduced the amount of oil it produces by 100,000 barrels a day in October. That token cut didn’t do much to boost lower oil prices, but it put markets on notice that the group was willing to act if prices kept falling.

OPEC+ makes big oil cut; U.S. gasoline pump price may rise

The entire Major League Baseball playoff picture is now set. 

The four matchups in the wild-card round were locked in Tuesday night, right before the last day of the regular season. Every series starts Friday and is a best two of three. Plus, the higher seed will host every game. In the National League, the San Diego Padres visit the New York Mets while the Philadelphia Phillies play at the St. Louis Cardinals. In the American League, the Seattle Mariners visit the Toronto Blue Jays while the Tampa Bay Rays play at the Cleveland Guardians. The postseason was expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season.

Albert Pujols taking his final swings in October, Julio Rodríguez stepping in for the first time. Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom facing Manny Machado and Juan Soto.

Bryce Harper, back at last. José Ramírez and his Cleveland teammates trying to break a long drought — with a new name.

And Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and other top stars looming next week.

The entire Major League Baseball playoff picture came into focus Tuesday night. The matchups were finally set, right before the last day of the regular season.

The postseason, expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season, begins Friday with a newly created wild-card round. All four series are best two of three — three days in a row, no breaks, with the higher seed hosting every game.

In the National League, it's Padres-Mets and Phillies-Cardinals. In the American League, it's Mariners-Blue Jays and Rays-Guardians.

At Citi Field, New York figures to throw aces Scherzer and deGrom at San Diego, featuring big-hitting Machado and Soto. The Mets' bid to win the NL East ended when they were beaten out by the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, so New York wound up as the top NL wild-card team.

"We have to go on the road and play against a tough team and beat some of the best pitchers in the game," Machado said. "It is about going out there and enjoying the moment."

At Busch Stadium, soon-to-be retired St. Louis stars Yadier Molina and Pujols host Harper and Philadelphia. The Cardinals won the NL Central, but as the No. 3 seed don't get the benefit of an early bye.

A two-time champion with the Cardinals, the 42-year-old Pujols has looked like a 24-year-old version of himself down the stretch, topping 700 career home runs and passing Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time RBIs list.

A two-time MVP, Harper makes his first playoff appearance since 2017 with Washington. He missed two months in the middle of the season because of a broken thumb but is ready to swing away for the Phillies.

In Cleveland, Ramírez leads a young team that includes rookie sparkplug Steven Kwan and hard-throwing closer Emmanuel Clase as the AL Central champs host Tampa Bay.

This will be Cleveland's first postseason appearance as the Guardians. The team hasn't won the World Series since 1948. Randy Arozarena, already established as a playoff star, will try to boost the Rays to the first championship in franchise history.

The Guardians went 4-2 against the Rays this year, winning two of three last week at Progressive Field. All three games in the series were decided by one run, with two going to extra innings.

"It will be a good environment," Tampa Bay second baseman Taylor Walls. "It's a good thing that we just went there. ... I know the guys are amped up. We're ready to be there."

In Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the top AL wild-card Blue Jays take on Seattle and its rookie sensation, Rodríguez. The series also matches Robbie Ray, who won the Cy Young Award with Toronto last year, against his former team.

All four matchups are scheduled to end Sunday. The best-of-five Division Series in both leagues begin Oct. 11.

Judge, fresh off hitting his 62nd home run to set the AL record, and the Yankees will host the Tampa Bay-Cleveland winner in Game 1. Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros start at home against the Seattle-Toronto winner.

In the NL, Freddie Freeman, Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have set a franchise record for wins, host the Mets-San Diego winner in the opener. Ronald Acuña Jr., injured last fall when the Braves won the World Series, will start at home against the St. Louis-Philadelphia winner.

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSThe entire Major League Baseball playoff picture is now set. The four matchups in the wild-card round were locked in Tuesday night, right before the last day of the regular season. Every series starts Friday and is a best two of three. Plus, the higher seed will host every game. In the National League, the San Diego Padres visit the New York Mets while the Philadelphia Phillies play at the St. Louis Cardinals. In the American League, the Seattle Mariners visit the Toronto Blue Jays while the Tampa Bay Rays play at the Cleveland Guardians. The postseason was expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season.Albert Pujols taking his final swings in October, Julio Rodríguez stepping in for the first time. Max Scherzer and Jacob deGrom facing Manny Machado and Juan Soto.Bryce Harper, back at last. José Ramírez and his Cleveland teammates trying to break a long drought — with a new name.And Aaron Judge, Mookie Betts and other top stars looming next week.The entire Major League Baseball playoff picture came into focus Tuesday night. The matchups were finally set, right before the last day of the regular season.The postseason, expanded from 10 teams last year to 12 this season, begins Friday with a newly created wild-card round. All four series are best two of three — three days in a row, no breaks, with the higher seed hosting every game.In the National League, it's Padres-Mets and Phillies-Cardinals. In the American League, it's Mariners-Blue Jays and Rays-Guardians.At Citi Field, New York figures to throw aces Scherzer and deGrom at San Diego, featuring big-hitting Machado and Soto. The Mets' bid to win the NL East ended when they were beaten out by the defending World Series champion Atlanta Braves, so New York wound up as the top NL wild-card team."We have to go on the road and play against a tough team and beat some of the best pitchers in the game," Machado said. "It is about going out there and enjoying the moment."At Busch Stadium, soon-to-be retired St. Louis stars Yadier Molina and Pujols host Harper and Philadelphia. The Cardinals won the NL Central, but as the No. 3 seed don't get the benefit of an early bye.A two-time champion with the Cardinals, the 42-year-old Pujols has looked like a 24-year-old version of himself down the stretch, topping 700 career home runs and passing Babe Ruth for second place on the all-time RBIs list.A two-time MVP, Harper makes his first playoff appearance since 2017 with Washington. He missed two months in the middle of the season because of a broken thumb but is ready to swing away for the Phillies.In Cleveland, Ramírez leads a young team that includes rookie sparkplug Steven Kwan and hard-throwing closer Emmanuel Clase as the AL Central champs host Tampa Bay.This will be Cleveland's first postseason appearance as the Guardians. The team hasn't won the World Series since 1948. Randy Arozarena, already established as a playoff star, will try to boost the Rays to the first championship in franchise history.The Guardians went 4-2 against the Rays this year, winning two of three last week at Progressive Field. All three games in the series were decided by one run, with two going to extra innings."It will be a good environment," Tampa Bay second baseman Taylor Walls. "It's a good thing that we just went there. ... I know the guys are amped up. We're ready to be there."In Toronto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the top AL wild-card Blue Jays take on Seattle and its rookie sensation, Rodríguez. The series also matches Robbie Ray, who won the Cy Young Award with Toronto last year, against his former team.All four matchups are scheduled to end Sunday. The best-of-five Division Series in both leagues begin Oct. 11.Judge, fresh off hitting his 62nd home run to set the AL record, and the Yankees will host the Tampa Bay-Cleveland winner in Game 1. Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros start at home against the Seattle-Toronto winner.In the NL, Freddie Freeman, Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have set a franchise record for wins, host the Mets-San Diego winner in the opener. Ronald Acuña Jr., injured last fall when the Braves won the World Series, will start at home against the St. Louis-Philadelphia winner.

⚾ MLB playoff picture all set, best-of-3 matchups start Friday

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Health reported&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;1,698 new coronavirus cases in Kansas from Wednesday Sept. 28, to Wednesday October 5, for a total of 880,197cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On Wednesday, th<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1529/June-15-Case-Summary-PDF?bidId=">e state reported</a>&nbsp; 18 additional COVID-19 deaths since the report on September 28, for a total of 9,573.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/158/Data">Click here for Data</a>&nbsp;about the COVID-19 vaccine.

<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional virus numbers from the KDHE.

Kansas is providing fewer updates of its data about COVID-19 now that Gov. Laura Kelly formally declared that the state is moving toward treating COVID-19 as a disease like the flu that spreads regularly and isn't considered a pandemic.&nbsp;The health department plans to update data about cases and vaccinations each Wednesday.

The state continues to support access to free COVID-19 testing, works to ensure that vulnerable populations can get vaccinated, see that providers serve a broad population and give “comprehensive guidance” about the virus. She called the new phase “endemic normalcy.”

The health department plans to update data about cases and vaccinations each Wednesday.

TOPEKA — The Kansas Department of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Health reported&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;1,698 new coronavirus cases in Kansas from Wednesday Sept. 28, to Wednesday October 5, for a total of 880,197cases.&nbsp;&nbsp;On Wednesday, th<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1529/June-15-Case-Summary-PDF?bidId=">e state reported</a>&nbsp; 18 additional COVID-19 deaths since the report on September 28, for a total of 9,573.&nbsp;&nbsp;<figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.kansasvaccine.gov/158/Data">Click here for Data</a>&nbsp;about the COVID-19 vaccine.<a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/160/COVID-19-in-Kansas">Click here&nbsp;</a>for additional virus numbers from the KDHE.Kansas is providing fewer updates of its data about COVID-19 now that Gov. Laura Kelly formally declared that the state is moving toward treating COVID-19 as a disease like the flu that spreads regularly and isn't considered a pandemic.&nbsp;The health department plans to update data about cases and vaccinations each Wednesday.The state continues to support access to free COVID-19 testing, works to ensure that vulnerable populations can get vaccinated, see that providers serve a broad population and give “comprehensive guidance” about the virus. She called the new phase “endemic normalcy.”The health department plans to update data about cases and vaccinations each Wednesday.

KDHE: 18 additional COVID death since Sept. 28

Robert was born on November 15, 1931, in Red Cloud, NE to Charles E. 
Hildreth, of Wray, CO and Ruth Pauline Harris Hildreth, of Salina, KS.

Bob's father passed away when he was only two months-old.&nbsp; After the 
passing of his father, Bob’s mother along with his four year-old brother
 moved to Fort Morgan, CO, where his mother married Ray Johnson.&nbsp; His 
step dad worked for the railroad and the family with 10 children lived 
in two box cars that had been set across the road from the railroad 
tracks, and heated with coal stoves.

Bob joined the Navy in 1951, and was in the Seabees until February of
 1955.&nbsp; He was a member of the Seabees Construction Battalion, serving 
in French Morocco, North Africa, where he was an electrician.

Upon Bob's honorable discharge from the Navy, he moved to Denver, CO,
 where he met his Marita Orle at the Assembly of God Church. They were 
married on December 7, 1958.

Bob was a devout born-again believer in Jesus Christ and never hesitated to share his testimony and belief in God with others.&nbsp;

Bob was a business man and invested in residential and commercial real estate throughout Colorado and Kansas.

Bob and Marita were married for 53 years and welcomed two children, 
Lynette Penny (Gary) of Burlington, CO and Karl Hildreth (Holly) of 
Tulsa, OK.&nbsp; Bob will be deeply missed by his children and their spouses 
along with his 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren: Kyle Gateley 
of Rochester, NY (Jude 7) Brittany Bodley (Tim) of Claremore, OK&nbsp; (Ella 
14, Kaleb 12, Lyla 9, Kamden 7 &amp; Charlotte 9mo) Kameron Gateley 
(Beth) of Timnath, CO (Lyla 2 &amp; Weston 1 mo.) Kollin Gateley 
(Amanda) of Englewood, CO (Elise 3 &amp; baby due October 2022) Brielle 
Hildreth (Michael) of Oklahoma City, OK (baby due November 2022) Brianna
 Eichelberger (Rhett) of Broken Arrow, OK (Kate 4, Emma 2 &amp; Avery 1)
 Kirsten Daly (Jack) of Golden, CO.

Bob and Marita built their lifetime legacy, a Cabin in Grand Lake, 
CO, where they spent their weekends, summers and holidays with their 
growing family, making memories with their children and grandchildren.

Following Marita's death in 2011, Bob married Karen Hansen in 2018.

Bob is proceeded in death by his parents, a brother Chuck Hildreth, 
sisters June Doris, Retha Holmes &amp; Maxine Lecrone, and step siblings
 Viola, Lorraine, Gerald, Robert and Illa.

Because of Bob’s faith,&nbsp;he reunited with the love of his life Marita 
in heaven on October 2, 2022, leaving a true legacy behind for his 
loving family and numerous friends.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/RobertBob-Hildreth">HERE</a> for service and memorial details.

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 </figure>Robert was born on November 15, 1931, in Red Cloud, NE to Charles E. 
Hildreth, of Wray, CO and Ruth Pauline Harris Hildreth, of Salina, KS.Bob's father passed away when he was only two months-old.&nbsp; After the 
passing of his father, Bob’s mother along with his four year-old brother
 moved to Fort Morgan, CO, where his mother married Ray Johnson.&nbsp; His 
step dad worked for the railroad and the family with 10 children lived 
in two box cars that had been set across the road from the railroad 
tracks, and heated with coal stoves.Bob joined the Navy in 1951, and was in the Seabees until February of
 1955.&nbsp; He was a member of the Seabees Construction Battalion, serving 
in French Morocco, North Africa, where he was an electrician.Upon Bob's honorable discharge from the Navy, he moved to Denver, CO,
 where he met his Marita Orle at the Assembly of God Church. They were 
married on December 7, 1958.Bob was a devout born-again believer in Jesus Christ and never hesitated to share his testimony and belief in God with others.&nbsp;Bob was a business man and invested in residential and commercial real estate throughout Colorado and Kansas.Bob and Marita were married for 53 years and welcomed two children, 
Lynette Penny (Gary) of Burlington, CO and Karl Hildreth (Holly) of 
Tulsa, OK.&nbsp; Bob will be deeply missed by his children and their spouses 
along with his 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren: Kyle Gateley 
of Rochester, NY (Jude 7) Brittany Bodley (Tim) of Claremore, OK&nbsp; (Ella 
14, Kaleb 12, Lyla 9, Kamden 7 &amp; Charlotte 9mo) Kameron Gateley 
(Beth) of Timnath, CO (Lyla 2 &amp; Weston 1 mo.) Kollin Gateley 
(Amanda) of Englewood, CO (Elise 3 &amp; baby due October 2022) Brielle 
Hildreth (Michael) of Oklahoma City, OK (baby due November 2022) Brianna
 Eichelberger (Rhett) of Broken Arrow, OK (Kate 4, Emma 2 &amp; Avery 1)
 Kirsten Daly (Jack) of Golden, CO.Bob and Marita built their lifetime legacy, a Cabin in Grand Lake, 
CO, where they spent their weekends, summers and holidays with their 
growing family, making memories with their children and grandchildren.Following Marita's death in 2011, Bob married Karen Hansen in 2018.Bob is proceeded in death by his parents, a brother Chuck Hildreth, 
sisters June Doris, Retha Holmes &amp; Maxine Lecrone, and step siblings
 Viola, Lorraine, Gerald, Robert and Illa.Because of Bob’s faith,&nbsp;he reunited with the love of his life Marita 
in heaven on October 2, 2022, leaving a true legacy behind for his 
loving family and numerous friends.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/RobertBob-Hildreth">HERE</a> for service and memorial details.

Robert 'Bob' Hildreth

Wednesday, October 4th, 1972-Tuesday, October 4th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/mitchell-nollette/5036571/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Wednesday, October 4th, 1972-Tuesday, October 4th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/mitchell-nollette/5036571/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Mitchell Ryan Nollette

Evangeline "Vange" Balik, 80, of McDonald, KS died Tuesday, October 4, 
2022, at Dunaway Manor in Guymon, OK. She was born on January 5, 1942, 
in Imperial, NE to Roger and Teresa (O’Brien) Pflum. She graduated from 
Chase Co. High School in 1960. She attended the University of Nebraska 
at Kearney and graduated with a Physical Education degree in 1964. On 
October 10, 1964, she married Henry Balik. Throughout her life, Vange 
worked hard to take care of her husband and kids while also managing the
 family farm. She enjoyed reading, art, and music. 
Vange was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Steven Balik, and her brother, Jim Pflum. 
She is survived by her daughter, Dina (Travis) Johnson, of Hooker, OK; 
her siblings Patricia Barun, Marilyn Rider, Rosemary Hackett, Rita 
Schroeder and Roger Pflum; six grandchildren; and many nieces and 
nephews. 
Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood with a rosary to follow at 10:00 
a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, with burial in Mount Calvary 
Cemetery, Atwood.

Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church of Atwood, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Evangeline "Vange" Balik, 80, of McDonald, KS died Tuesday, October 4, 
2022, at Dunaway Manor in Guymon, OK. She was born on January 5, 1942, 
in Imperial, NE to Roger and Teresa (O’Brien) Pflum. She graduated from 
Chase Co. High School in 1960. She attended the University of Nebraska 
at Kearney and graduated with a Physical Education degree in 1964. On 
October 10, 1964, she married Henry Balik. Throughout her life, Vange 
worked hard to take care of her husband and kids while also managing the
 family farm. She enjoyed reading, art, and music. 
Vange was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her son, Steven Balik, and her brother, Jim Pflum. 
She is survived by her daughter, Dina (Travis) Johnson, of Hooker, OK; 
her siblings Patricia Barun, Marilyn Rider, Rosemary Hackett, Rita 
Schroeder and Roger Pflum; six grandchildren; and many nieces and 
nephews. 
Visitation will be 9:00-10:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at the 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood with a rosary to follow at 10:00 
a.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2022, at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, with burial in Mount Calvary 
Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic 
Church of Atwood, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 
67701. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Evangeline 'Vange' Theresa Balik (Pflum)

Brian Joseph Palen was born on December 6, 1970, to Cyril and DiAnna 
Palen.&nbsp; Brian was an adrenaline junkie from a young age.&nbsp; Whether he was
 running from the city cop on a snowmobile, or racing go-carts with his 
dad cheering him on. Brian loved being ornery and enjoyed doing pranks 
with the neighborhood kids of Tipton.&nbsp; Brian quickly moved from go-carts
 to race cars.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his crew and loved going fast.&nbsp; 
Brian’s love for speed gave his mother anxiety.&nbsp; Surviving a wreck that 
most people wouldn’t.&nbsp; Once he decided to give up the need for speed, he
 decided to go big.&nbsp; He purchased a Peterbilt and a bull trailer.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed the long hauls and would call Melissa to keep him awake on long 
trips.&nbsp; Brain decided he wanted a change of scenery so he moved to 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was soon blessed with a beautiful daughter, Kaitlyn.&nbsp; 

He 
would always brag he was the only man that could drive an 18-wheeler and
 change a diaper at the same time.&nbsp; Brian loved building cars and 
rebuilt a '69 Camaro which he nicknamed “Purple Passion.”&nbsp; While is 
Colorado Brian’s adrenaline rush continued.&nbsp; He decided to take up bull 
riding.&nbsp; He soon realized riding wasn’t all it was cut out to be.&nbsp; He 
competed with a broken pelvis and ankle.&nbsp; Thank goodness his daughter 
convinced him to retire. After 16 years Brain decided to leave Colorado 
behind. He returned to Osborne to help care for his mother but the truth
 be told DiAnna did the caring for. After returning, Brian rekindled an 
old love with Melissa Hoffman - Lyle. They were wed in a backyard 
ceremony on August 2, 2014. Brain was a skilled leather craftsman and 
enjoyed crafting projects. He ended up turning his hobby into a 
business. Brian also had a love for fishing that he got from his dad and
 mom.

Brian had many jobs through is life from selling computers in Salina,
 rebuilding engines at R and M in Beloit. Brian was also employed with 
Osborne Industry. Brians last job at American Ag and Auto was his 
favorite. He enjoyed his time he got to work with his cousin Mike 
Becker.

Brian and Melissa shared a blended family. They are proud parents of 
Katlyn Lawrence, and Chantell Wessling. Brian was a very proud 
grandfather to Kinsley and Kamryn Lawrence and Kale and Kaden Wessling. 
His face would sparkle when he shared stories about his kids and 
grandkids.

On October 2, 2022, Brian lost his battle to an aggressive cancer that
 was only diagnosed two weeks prior. He fought a hard battle because he 
didn’t want to leave his family.

Brian is proceeded in death by his father Cyril Palen. Brian is 
survived by his wife Melissa Palen of Tipton. His mother DiAnna Palen of
 Osborne. Kaitlyn Lawrence and husband James. Their two girls Kinsley 
and Kamryn of Stephenville, Texas. Chantell Wessling and her husband 
Josh their two boys Kale and Kaden of Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 
11AM in Tipton at St. Boniface Catholic Church.&nbsp; A rosary service will 
be held at 10:30AM prior to the service.

Roberts Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664987443238.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Brian Joseph Palen was born on December 6, 1970, to Cyril and DiAnna 
Palen.&nbsp; Brian was an adrenaline junkie from a young age.&nbsp; Whether he was
 running from the city cop on a snowmobile, or racing go-carts with his 
dad cheering him on. Brian loved being ornery and enjoyed doing pranks 
with the neighborhood kids of Tipton.&nbsp; Brian quickly moved from go-carts
 to race cars.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his crew and loved going fast.&nbsp; 
Brian’s love for speed gave his mother anxiety.&nbsp; Surviving a wreck that 
most people wouldn’t.&nbsp; Once he decided to give up the need for speed, he
 decided to go big.&nbsp; He purchased a Peterbilt and a bull trailer.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed the long hauls and would call Melissa to keep him awake on long 
trips.&nbsp; Brain decided he wanted a change of scenery so he moved to 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was soon blessed with a beautiful daughter, Kaitlyn.&nbsp; He 
would always brag he was the only man that could drive an 18-wheeler and
 change a diaper at the same time.&nbsp; Brian loved building cars and 
rebuilt a '69 Camaro which he nicknamed “Purple Passion.”&nbsp; While is 
Colorado Brian’s adrenaline rush continued.&nbsp; He decided to take up bull 
riding.&nbsp; He soon realized riding wasn’t all it was cut out to be.&nbsp; He 
competed with a broken pelvis and ankle.&nbsp; Thank goodness his daughter 
convinced him to retire. After 16 years Brain decided to leave Colorado 
behind. He returned to Osborne to help care for his mother but the truth
 be told DiAnna did the caring for. After returning, Brian rekindled an 
old love with Melissa Hoffman - Lyle. They were wed in a backyard 
ceremony on August 2, 2014. Brain was a skilled leather craftsman and 
enjoyed crafting projects. He ended up turning his hobby into a 
business. Brian also had a love for fishing that he got from his dad and
 mom.Brian had many jobs through is life from selling computers in Salina,
 rebuilding engines at R and M in Beloit. Brian was also employed with 
Osborne Industry. Brians last job at American Ag and Auto was his 
favorite. He enjoyed his time he got to work with his cousin Mike 
Becker.Brian and Melissa shared a blended family. They are proud parents of 
Katlyn Lawrence, and Chantell Wessling. Brian was a very proud 
grandfather to Kinsley and Kamryn Lawrence and Kale and Kaden Wessling. 
His face would sparkle when he shared stories about his kids and 
grandkids.On October 2, 2022, Brian lost his battle to an aggressive cancer that
 was only diagnosed two weeks prior. He fought a hard battle because he 
didn’t want to leave his family.Brian is proceeded in death by his father Cyril Palen. Brian is 
survived by his wife Melissa Palen of Tipton. His mother DiAnna Palen of
 Osborne. Kaitlyn Lawrence and husband James. Their two girls Kinsley 
and Kamryn of Stephenville, Texas. Chantell Wessling and her husband 
Josh their two boys Kale and Kaden of Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 
11AM in Tipton at St. Boniface Catholic Church.&nbsp; A rosary service will 
be held at 10:30AM prior to the service.Roberts Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Brian Joseph Palen

LaVerna Marie Younger, 90, Hays, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

LaVerna Marie Younger, 90, Hays, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

LaVerna Marie Younger

Longtime, Goodland, KS resident Elaine Georgia Lawson (Sayre), 88, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the&nbsp;Goodland Reginal Medical Center of Goodland, Kansas.

Elaine was born on April 6, 1934, in&nbsp;Harrison, Nebraska, to Ivy&nbsp;L.&nbsp;and Nora (Milton) Sayre. &nbsp;She attended school at Mitchell High School in 1952.

Elaine married&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;Noah&nbsp;Lawson&nbsp;in Mitchell, Nebraska&nbsp;on July&nbsp;3rd, 1953. To this Union, 3 children were born&nbsp;Cynthia, Christi, and Robert.

In school, she played volleyball and softball. &nbsp;In her adult life, she and Bob loved spending time with her 14 siblings, which included family picnics and events, attending evening concerts in which her twin brother Duane played guitar in a live band. &nbsp;She enjoyed sewing, making clothes for her daughter’s which included making Cindi’s wedding dress, making Christi a prom dress and making outfits later in life for her grandchildren. &nbsp;She enjoyed doing ceramics with Bob and the kids, cooking, and camping with Bob and the kids, bowling, gambling at the casino in South Dakota and Colorado, playing bingo with her family, and most of all she was a loving Mother and Grandmother and a devoted Wife. &nbsp;She was also a member of Eastern Star in Nebraska and the Goodland United Methodist Church.<a></a>

Elaine was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in&nbsp;her&nbsp;death&nbsp;by&nbsp;her parents, Ivy and Nora&nbsp;Sayre, her husband Robert Lawson,&nbsp;her In-Laws,&nbsp;her grandson Robert&nbsp;Joseph&nbsp;(R.J.) Lawson, her brothers Glen, Ralph, Leo, and twin Duane Sayre, her sisters Cleo Maxine, Viola&nbsp;Leta,&nbsp;Shirley, Martha, and Mary.

She is survived by&nbsp;her&nbsp;children Cynthia&nbsp;J. (Bradley) Smith, Christi K. (Randy) Mather, and Rob (Patty) Lawson. Patsy McGuire, Ashley&nbsp;DeGraffenreid,&nbsp;Jacilyn&nbsp;Schlosser, Dustin Mather, Heather Hadley, Charli Enfield,&nbsp;Kaileigh&nbsp;Sterling, Emma Mather, Calista Schlosser, Delaney Enfield, and&nbsp;Kinlee&nbsp;Enfield.

Funeral&nbsp;services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday October 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor&nbsp;Brent Flanders&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp;Burial&nbsp;will&nbsp;follow&nbsp;in the Goodland Cemetery, in Goodland, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be designated to&nbsp;the Goodland Kiwanis Flag Project&nbsp;and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664977089110.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Longtime, Goodland, KS resident Elaine Georgia Lawson (Sayre), 88, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at the&nbsp;Goodland Reginal Medical Center of Goodland, Kansas.Elaine was born on April 6, 1934, in&nbsp;Harrison, Nebraska, to Ivy&nbsp;L.&nbsp;and Nora (Milton) Sayre. &nbsp;She attended school at Mitchell High School in 1952.Elaine married&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;Noah&nbsp;Lawson&nbsp;in Mitchell, Nebraska&nbsp;on July&nbsp;3rd, 1953. To this Union, 3 children were born&nbsp;Cynthia, Christi, and Robert.In school, she played volleyball and softball. &nbsp;In her adult life, she and Bob loved spending time with her 14 siblings, which included family picnics and events, attending evening concerts in which her twin brother Duane played guitar in a live band. &nbsp;She enjoyed sewing, making clothes for her daughter’s which included making Cindi’s wedding dress, making Christi a prom dress and making outfits later in life for her grandchildren. &nbsp;She enjoyed doing ceramics with Bob and the kids, cooking, and camping with Bob and the kids, bowling, gambling at the casino in South Dakota and Colorado, playing bingo with her family, and most of all she was a loving Mother and Grandmother and a devoted Wife. &nbsp;She was also a member of Eastern Star in Nebraska and the Goodland United Methodist Church.<a></a>Elaine was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in&nbsp;her&nbsp;death&nbsp;by&nbsp;her parents, Ivy and Nora&nbsp;Sayre, her husband Robert Lawson,&nbsp;her In-Laws,&nbsp;her grandson Robert&nbsp;Joseph&nbsp;(R.J.) Lawson, her brothers Glen, Ralph, Leo, and twin Duane Sayre, her sisters Cleo Maxine, Viola&nbsp;Leta,&nbsp;Shirley, Martha, and Mary.She is survived by&nbsp;her&nbsp;children Cynthia&nbsp;J. (Bradley) Smith, Christi K. (Randy) Mather, and Rob (Patty) Lawson. Patsy McGuire, Ashley&nbsp;DeGraffenreid,&nbsp;Jacilyn&nbsp;Schlosser, Dustin Mather, Heather Hadley, Charli Enfield,&nbsp;Kaileigh&nbsp;Sterling, Emma Mather, Calista Schlosser, Delaney Enfield, and&nbsp;Kinlee&nbsp;Enfield.Funeral&nbsp;services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday October 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor&nbsp;Brent Flanders&nbsp;officiating.&nbsp;Burial&nbsp;will&nbsp;follow&nbsp;in the Goodland Cemetery, in Goodland, Kansas.Memorial contributions may be designated to&nbsp;the Goodland Kiwanis Flag Project&nbsp;and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Elaine Georgia Lawson

Marjorie (Marge) Carol Pfeil was born to Carl and Marion (Montgomery) Pfeil on May 3, 1927, in Wayne, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In her early education years, Marge attended country school. She
 graduated from O’Neill Public High School in O’Neill, Nebraska on May 
22, 1945.

On September 12, 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, 
Walter Manley. They would get to spend 70 wonderful years together and 
share many adventures throughout that period, starting with Walt’s first
 station at a military hospital in San Francisco, California in May of 
1946.&nbsp; During this time, Marge worked at a bank.&nbsp; A few years later, 
they welcomed their first child, William (Bill) Manley on May 11, 1950, 
in Richmond, California.&nbsp; Not long after, they decided to move back to 
Barneston, Nebraska in March of 1952, to take over the family farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Their second child, Marilyn (Manley) Joerg, was born on April 4,
 1953. Through the years, the farm kept them busy while raising turkeys,
 operating a Grade A Dairy operation and raising hogs.&nbsp; In the midst of 
keeping up with the farm, the home and their kids’ school and 4-H 
activities, they were still able to enjoy many cherished trips to 
destinations such as Texas, Florida, and the Bahamas following Walt 
getting his pilot license. They spent many years as a part of the Flying
 Conestogas out of Beatrice and loved sharing the memories that were 
made with that group.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Once their kids were grown, they decided to suspend farming 
operations and moved to Fairbury, Nebraska in 1986. Marge started 
working at Walmart in the jewelry department, where she enjoyed her time
 working with coworkers who became dear friends. She and Walt would 
share many memories and trips together with them and their spouses.&nbsp; 
Walt and Marge also enjoyed many hobbies together like dancing and 
traveling thousands of miles across the U.S with their camper on 
seasonal trips to see friends and spend time with family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marge was happiest anytime she was with her husband, family or 
friends. Marge always enjoyed various crafts throughout her life such as
 painting ceramics and dolls, designing and decorating doll houses, and 
woodworking.&nbsp; She spent many hours in Walt’s wood shop where she enjoyed
 working alongside him on projects as well as inspecting those projects 
to make sure they were up to her standards. Marge also loved gardening 
and tending to her roses.&nbsp; She is remembered most by her family for her 
quick wit, her loving nature, her love of being the head chef at any 
gathering, and her natural ability to be a “Grandma” to anyone in the 
room.&nbsp;&nbsp; In recent years, Marge was very involved in traveling to 
quilting retreats with her daughter Marilyn and their many friends.&nbsp; 
Marge didn’t take up quilting herself, but she could certainly rip a 
seam, crowning her as the designated seam ripper and the nickname, “The 
Ol’ Rip and Holy Tearer."

Upon her passing, Marge was reunited with her loving husband, 
Walt, as well as her son, Bill, daughter, Marilyn, and grandson, Luke.

Left to cherish her life are her brother, Robert Pfeil of Clear 
Lake, South Dakota; sister, Jackie (Pfeil) Burke of Highmore, South 
Dakota; daughter-in-law, Teri Manley of Littleton, Colorado; grandkids, 
Brock (Kara) Manley of Aurora, Nebraska; Curt (Amy) Staab of Hays, 
Kansas; Julie (Aron) Splichal of Berthoud, Colorado; Megan (Doug) 
Swink-Brown of Overland Park, Kansas; Brittany (Casey) Flax of Cimarron,
 Kansas; great-grandkids, Joey Dowell, Maddison and Annabelle Manley, 
Hannah Hildebrand, Addison and Caden Staab, Evan, Mireya, and Harlow 
Brown, and Paxton Flax; as well as numerous extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October
 10, 2022, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, 
Nebraska. 

Memorials can be sent to Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home of 
Fairbury, Nebraska, in care of Marjorie Manley.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664975458075.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marjorie (Marge) Carol Pfeil was born to Carl and Marion (Montgomery) Pfeil on May 3, 1927, in Wayne, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;In her early education years, Marge attended country school. She
 graduated from O’Neill Public High School in O’Neill, Nebraska on May 
22, 1945.On September 12, 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, 
Walter Manley. They would get to spend 70 wonderful years together and 
share many adventures throughout that period, starting with Walt’s first
 station at a military hospital in San Francisco, California in May of 
1946.&nbsp; During this time, Marge worked at a bank.&nbsp; A few years later, 
they welcomed their first child, William (Bill) Manley on May 11, 1950, 
in Richmond, California.&nbsp; Not long after, they decided to move back to 
Barneston, Nebraska in March of 1952, to take over the family farm.&nbsp;&nbsp;Their second child, Marilyn (Manley) Joerg, was born on April 4,
 1953. Through the years, the farm kept them busy while raising turkeys,
 operating a Grade A Dairy operation and raising hogs.&nbsp; In the midst of 
keeping up with the farm, the home and their kids’ school and 4-H 
activities, they were still able to enjoy many cherished trips to 
destinations such as Texas, Florida, and the Bahamas following Walt 
getting his pilot license. They spent many years as a part of the Flying
 Conestogas out of Beatrice and loved sharing the memories that were 
made with that group.&nbsp;&nbsp;Once their kids were grown, they decided to suspend farming 
operations and moved to Fairbury, Nebraska in 1986. Marge started 
working at Walmart in the jewelry department, where she enjoyed her time
 working with coworkers who became dear friends. She and Walt would 
share many memories and trips together with them and their spouses.&nbsp; 
Walt and Marge also enjoyed many hobbies together like dancing and 
traveling thousands of miles across the U.S with their camper on 
seasonal trips to see friends and spend time with family.&nbsp;&nbsp;Marge was happiest anytime she was with her husband, family or 
friends. Marge always enjoyed various crafts throughout her life such as
 painting ceramics and dolls, designing and decorating doll houses, and 
woodworking.&nbsp; She spent many hours in Walt’s wood shop where she enjoyed
 working alongside him on projects as well as inspecting those projects 
to make sure they were up to her standards. Marge also loved gardening 
and tending to her roses.&nbsp; She is remembered most by her family for her 
quick wit, her loving nature, her love of being the head chef at any 
gathering, and her natural ability to be a “Grandma” to anyone in the 
room.&nbsp;&nbsp; In recent years, Marge was very involved in traveling to 
quilting retreats with her daughter Marilyn and their many friends.&nbsp; 
Marge didn’t take up quilting herself, but she could certainly rip a 
seam, crowning her as the designated seam ripper and the nickname, “The 
Ol’ Rip and Holy Tearer."Upon her passing, Marge was reunited with her loving husband, 
Walt, as well as her son, Bill, daughter, Marilyn, and grandson, Luke.Left to cherish her life are her brother, Robert Pfeil of Clear 
Lake, South Dakota; sister, Jackie (Pfeil) Burke of Highmore, South 
Dakota; daughter-in-law, Teri Manley of Littleton, Colorado; grandkids, 
Brock (Kara) Manley of Aurora, Nebraska; Curt (Amy) Staab of Hays, 
Kansas; Julie (Aron) Splichal of Berthoud, Colorado; Megan (Doug) 
Swink-Brown of Overland Park, Kansas; Brittany (Casey) Flax of Cimarron,
 Kansas; great-grandkids, Joey Dowell, Maddison and Annabelle Manley, 
Hannah Hildebrand, Addison and Caden Staab, Evan, Mireya, and Harlow 
Brown, and Paxton Flax; as well as numerous extended family and friends.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October
 10, 2022, at the First United Presbyterian Church in Fairbury, 
Nebraska. Memorials can be sent to Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home of 
Fairbury, Nebraska, in care of Marjorie Manley.

Marjorie Carol Manley

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Homicide and arson detectives are investigating the deaths of two South American researchers whose bodies were found after a weekend apartment fire near the Kansas City biomedical research center where they worked.

Kansas City police identified the victims as <a href="https://www.stowers.org/gradschool/predocs">Camila Behrensen, 24, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Pablo Guzmán Palma, 25, of Santiago, Chile.</a>

The Stowers Institute for Medical Research said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ScienceStowers/status/1577379449942773765/photo/1">tweet</a>&nbsp;Tuesday that both Behrensen and Palma were predoctoral researchers there.

“Our deepest sympathies are with their families," the tweet said. “During this difficult time, and most importantly, out of respect to the two families, we want to honor and remember the joy, optimism, and exceptional work these two individuals embodied and all that they have accomplished."

Behrensen and Palma were suffering from what police described as “apparent trauma” when fire crews responded Saturday and extinguished the blaze. Both were declared dead at the scene.

Police released few details but said there is a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. They asked Tuesday for help from anyone with surveillance video.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664964486674.png" alt="Camila Behrensen-photo courtesy Stowers Institute." />
 <figcaption>Camila Behrensen-photo courtesy Stowers Institute.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — Homicide and arson detectives are investigating the deaths of two South American researchers whose bodies were found after a weekend apartment fire near the Kansas City biomedical research center where they worked.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A statement from the Stowers Institute community. <a href="https://t.co/ncmtdZXx0e">pic.twitter.com/ncmtdZXx0e</a>&mdash; Stowers Institute (@ScienceStowers) <a href="https://twitter.com/ScienceStowers/status/1577379449942773765?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas City police identified the victims as <a href="https://www.stowers.org/gradschool/predocs">Camila Behrensen, 24, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Pablo Guzmán Palma, 25, of Santiago, Chile.</a><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664964531005.png" alt="Pablo Guzmán Palma photo courtesy&nbsp;Stowers Institute." />
 <figcaption>Pablo Guzmán Palma photo courtesy&nbsp;Stowers Institute.</figcaption>
 </figure>The Stowers Institute for Medical Research said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/ScienceStowers/status/1577379449942773765/photo/1">tweet</a>&nbsp;Tuesday that both Behrensen and Palma were predoctoral researchers there.“Our deepest sympathies are with their families," the tweet said. “During this difficult time, and most importantly, out of respect to the two families, we want to honor and remember the joy, optimism, and exceptional work these two individuals embodied and all that they have accomplished."Behrensen and Palma were suffering from what police described as “apparent trauma” when fire crews responded Saturday and extinguished the blaze. Both were declared dead at the scene.Police released few details but said there is a $25,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. They asked Tuesday for help from anyone with surveillance video.

Homicide: 2 South American researchers killed in Kansas City fire

RUSSELL — Scared Silly will be sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. RCT’s 103rd production is a compilation of short plays dealing with the spooky and supernatural in a most comedic way.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Randyll Mauro is making her directorial debut with this production. Seven short plays have been selected from Scared Silly and RCT is sure this will be an audience favorite! The following individuals have been cast for various roles: Kiefer Craig, Nikki Kuntzsch, Debora Kreutzer, Teressa Roe, Todd Chance, Monica Harrison, Nakota Allen, Dalton Mauro, Brandon Fitzgerald, Sheila Lamb, Olivia Schreiner and Liberty Kuntzsch.&nbsp;

It’s You by Ian McWethy-The Brillmore Strangler is on the loose--and as a slasher-movie junkie, Lois couldn't be more excited. Her friends are less thrilled, especially when they hear she's tracked the killer to the very room they're in. As the bodies pile up, accusing the right guy (or girl!) proves harder than it looks in this loving send-up of slasher-movie mayhem.&nbsp;

The True Meaning of Halloween by Don Zolidis-On Halloween night, a couple opens their door to a find true monster: a teenager without a costume who demands candy anyway. While Alicia thinks they should just give Jordan a Butterfinger and call it a night, to Jonas, it's about the integrity of trick-or-treating. It's about effort. It's about America. But if there's more to Jordan than meets the eye, it just might also be a Halloween miracle.&nbsp;

The Midnight Club by Jonathan Dorf-It's hard enough for a group of students from different walks of life to get along in detention under the best of circumstances. Try midnight detention at a supernatural school where one kid spiked the punch with holy water and another is trying to slow down his transformation into a zombie. A reminder that in a way, each of us is a brain and an athlete . . . and a ghost . . . and a werewolf.&nbsp;

The Kev-Burger by Peter Bloedel-Even though Trisha's broken her glasses, she's excited to have a nice meal with her boyfriend Ned at the new burger place in town. But Ned can see clearly that something's suspicious here. Like the guy covered in blood lurking around. Or the gangsters delivering "steaks" in a body bag. Macabre farce is on the menu in this delicious comedy.&nbsp;

The (Completely Inaccurate) Legend of the Mummy Witch House by Hillary DePiano-Three urban explorers venture into a haunted house to find proof of a legend, but when they come face-to-face with the creepy place's real residents, they're not quite what the trio expected. Turns out, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction--and way more fun.&nbsp;

Forever Friends by Becca Schlossberg-Ash is devoted to her stuffed animals, even though she's thirteen and people give her a hard time. Turns out someone else knows exactly how she feels--who happens to be a terrifying ghost who lives in her closet. A whimsical tale of friendship between the human, ghostly, and stuffed.&nbsp;

Attack of the Cafeteria Zombies by Ed Monk-Earth faces a peril unlike anything humanity has ever seen, and it looks like cafeteria corn dogs. When the principal and a school bully start acting strangely, a group of students discover that aliens are testing a mind control device on their school lunch. But the invaders have one weakness . . . and you can collect them all!&nbsp;

SubmittedRUSSELL — Scared Silly will be sure to get you in the mood for Halloween. RCT’s 103rd production is a compilation of short plays dealing with the spooky and supernatural in a most comedic way.&nbsp;&nbsp;Randyll Mauro is making her directorial debut with this production. Seven short plays have been selected from Scared Silly and RCT is sure this will be an audience favorite! The following individuals have been cast for various roles: Kiefer Craig, Nikki Kuntzsch, Debora Kreutzer, Teressa Roe, Todd Chance, Monica Harrison, Nakota Allen, Dalton Mauro, Brandon Fitzgerald, Sheila Lamb, Olivia Schreiner and Liberty Kuntzsch.&nbsp;It’s You by Ian McWethy-The Brillmore Strangler is on the loose--and as a slasher-movie junkie, Lois couldn't be more excited. Her friends are less thrilled, especially when they hear she's tracked the killer to the very room they're in. As the bodies pile up, accusing the right guy (or girl!) proves harder than it looks in this loving send-up of slasher-movie mayhem.&nbsp;The True Meaning of Halloween by Don Zolidis-On Halloween night, a couple opens their door to a find true monster: a teenager without a costume who demands candy anyway. While Alicia thinks they should just give Jordan a Butterfinger and call it a night, to Jonas, it's about the integrity of trick-or-treating. It's about effort. It's about America. But if there's more to Jordan than meets the eye, it just might also be a Halloween miracle.&nbsp;The Midnight Club by Jonathan Dorf-It's hard enough for a group of students from different walks of life to get along in detention under the best of circumstances. Try midnight detention at a supernatural school where one kid spiked the punch with holy water and another is trying to slow down his transformation into a zombie. A reminder that in a way, each of us is a brain and an athlete . . . and a ghost . . . and a werewolf.&nbsp;The Kev-Burger by Peter Bloedel-Even though Trisha's broken her glasses, she's excited to have a nice meal with her boyfriend Ned at the new burger place in town. But Ned can see clearly that something's suspicious here. Like the guy covered in blood lurking around. Or the gangsters delivering "steaks" in a body bag. Macabre farce is on the menu in this delicious comedy.&nbsp;The (Completely Inaccurate) Legend of the Mummy Witch House by Hillary DePiano-Three urban explorers venture into a haunted house to find proof of a legend, but when they come face-to-face with the creepy place's real residents, they're not quite what the trio expected. Turns out, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction--and way more fun.&nbsp;Forever Friends by Becca Schlossberg-Ash is devoted to her stuffed animals, even though she's thirteen and people give her a hard time. Turns out someone else knows exactly how she feels--who happens to be a terrifying ghost who lives in her closet. A whimsical tale of friendship between the human, ghostly, and stuffed.&nbsp;Attack of the Cafeteria Zombies by Ed Monk-Earth faces a peril unlike anything humanity has ever seen, and it looks like cafeteria corn dogs. When the principal and a school bully start acting strangely, a group of students discover that aliens are testing a mind control device on their school lunch. But the invaders have one weakness . . . and you can collect them all!&nbsp;Performances will run October 18-22, 2022, at the RCT Playhouse (5th and Kansas, Russell). Show time is 8:00 pm. Admission is $12 or by season ticket. Scared Silly is presented by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.&nbsp; &nbsp; Russell Community Theater is a nonprofit theater company in Russell, Kansas. The sole purpose of RCT is to produce theater for the community and the surrounding area. Completely volunteer driven, RCT is supported financially solely through ticket admissions and gifts from those supportive of community theater. Since its inception in 1986, RCT has presented 102 full-scale theatrical productions. For more information, call 785-483-4057 or visit the group's Facebook page.