Tiger Talk with Fort Hays State head football coach Chris Brown and player guest Pat Kelly from Monday, October 22, 2022.

Tiger Talk airs on KAYS (94.3-FM/1400-AM) at noon live from Big Smoke Barbecue in Hays.

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Gary Dean Lang,&nbsp;69, of&nbsp;Westminster, CO, passed away on&nbsp;October 20,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from complications of a stroke. Gary was born in Quinter. He was the fourth of six siblings born to Bennie and Minnie Lang where he grew up on the family farm. Gary attended catholic school in Park, KS and then graduated from&nbsp;Quinter High School&nbsp;in 1970.

After high school, Gary moved to Colorado in July 1970. On July 19, 1975, Gary&nbsp;married his high school sweetheart&nbsp;Marsha Jodell Press. They were married&nbsp;for 47 very happy years, mainly because Gary could clean a house almost as good as Marsha. &nbsp;Gary was truly a perfectionist with high attention to detail, was always helpful, and was a very prideful man. &nbsp;In fact, he took such pride in his appearance, he was the only man with that amount of hair that needed four brushes, a comb, a mirror, a hairdryer and an unnecessary amount of hairspray.

While his music career started when he was in high school, Gary spent nearly the next decade of his life playing the bass guitar with his two older brothers, Derrell and Ken, performing as The Lang Brothers. &nbsp;Gary not only excelled at his bass guitar and&nbsp;vocals but&nbsp;was especially skilled at stressing out Ken by not wanting to practice all hours of the day and loved to go off script. In 1976, The Lang Brothers recorded and then released an album called “Wagons Ho” that featured six songs, one of which was written by their father. The Lang Brothers went on the road playing in numerous venues from March to July 1977. During this time, they performed in Los Angeles CA, Peoria IL, Hartford CT, and Fort Lauderdale FL. &nbsp;From 2005-2007 The Lang Brothers held an annual reunion tour in Colby, Kansas. They headlined a local holiday concert and their final show performing together was held on November 18th.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary worked at Benson Optical from 1973 to 1982. During this time, he attended Pickens Technical College and became a certified optician through the American Board of Opticianry. In 1982, Gary began working as an optician for Kaiser Permanente, where he spent the next 14 years. Starting in 1997, alongside his partner Pete Cusack, Gary co-owned and operated Vision Masters in Greenwood Village, CO for nine years. After this adventure, he went back to work at Kaiser, where he was very highly respected, and remained until retirement. For many years during his optical career, he participated in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), acting as a judge to prepare young people for a career in health occupations. Gary had an incredible work ethic and took his job very seriously. He consistently received outstanding performance evaluations and awards for his dedication and knowledge in his profession. &nbsp;Co-workers also appreciated Gary for his delightful, entertaining, and witty humor, and has been greatly missed since his retirement on June 1, 2022. He was very eager for retirement, where he planned on doing home projects, yard work, and if he had time, relaxing and watching Gunsmoke.

While he did enjoy doing the necessary yard work, he undeniably preferred spending time with his family. He was a very devoted husband, a wonderful father, and the best grandpa and papa his grandkids could ask for.&nbsp;He never turned down an opportunity to play with his grandchildren. He gave horsey back rides and participated in wrestling matches as often as he could. &nbsp;Most importantly, Gary had Marsha by his side for everything. They took vacations to Hawaii and Boston, enjoyed watching movies, shopping, going on walks, and of course, eating at their favorite Mexican Restaurant, Rosita’s. They also prioritized watching their grandkids competing in soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, swimming, softball and martial arts.&nbsp;

Gary is survived by&nbsp;his wife Marsha;&nbsp;two sons, Jordan Lang and wife Michelle of Lawrence, KS, and Jarrod Lang and wife Brenda of Thornton, CO. His grandchildren were his pride and joy- Landon (9), Sydney (6), Brooklyn (8), Camden (5), and Easton (1). Gary’s siblings include Derrell (Pam), Charlene&nbsp;(Leon) Wittman, Ken (Bev), Coleen (Dan) Pickett, and Randy. He is also survived by many wonderful in-laws, 22 nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.&nbsp;

Gary was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents.

Funeral services will be held at&nbsp;the Church of the Brethren in Quinter, KS on Saturday, October 29,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;10:00 am.&nbsp;Dale Fredrickson of Highlands Ranch, CO will be officiating. Burial will follow at the&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.

Visitation will be Friday, October 28, 2022, from 5-7pm at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Seasons Hospice Foundation (seasonsfoundation.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).&nbsp;

Donations may also be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Gary Dean Lang,&nbsp;69, of&nbsp;Westminster, CO, passed away on&nbsp;October 20,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;from complications of a stroke. Gary was born in Quinter. He was the fourth of six siblings born to Bennie and Minnie Lang where he grew up on the family farm. Gary attended catholic school in Park, KS and then graduated from&nbsp;Quinter High School&nbsp;in 1970.After high school, Gary moved to Colorado in July 1970. On July 19, 1975, Gary&nbsp;married his high school sweetheart&nbsp;Marsha Jodell Press. They were married&nbsp;for 47 very happy years, mainly because Gary could clean a house almost as good as Marsha. &nbsp;Gary was truly a perfectionist with high attention to detail, was always helpful, and was a very prideful man. &nbsp;In fact, he took such pride in his appearance, he was the only man with that amount of hair that needed four brushes, a comb, a mirror, a hairdryer and an unnecessary amount of hairspray.While his music career started when he was in high school, Gary spent nearly the next decade of his life playing the bass guitar with his two older brothers, Derrell and Ken, performing as The Lang Brothers. &nbsp;Gary not only excelled at his bass guitar and&nbsp;vocals but&nbsp;was especially skilled at stressing out Ken by not wanting to practice all hours of the day and loved to go off script. In 1976, The Lang Brothers recorded and then released an album called “Wagons Ho” that featured six songs, one of which was written by their father. The Lang Brothers went on the road playing in numerous venues from March to July 1977. During this time, they performed in Los Angeles CA, Peoria IL, Hartford CT, and Fort Lauderdale FL. &nbsp;From 2005-2007 The Lang Brothers held an annual reunion tour in Colby, Kansas. They headlined a local holiday concert and their final show performing together was held on November 18th.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gary worked at Benson Optical from 1973 to 1982. During this time, he attended Pickens Technical College and became a certified optician through the American Board of Opticianry. In 1982, Gary began working as an optician for Kaiser Permanente, where he spent the next 14 years. Starting in 1997, alongside his partner Pete Cusack, Gary co-owned and operated Vision Masters in Greenwood Village, CO for nine years. After this adventure, he went back to work at Kaiser, where he was very highly respected, and remained until retirement. For many years during his optical career, he participated in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), acting as a judge to prepare young people for a career in health occupations. Gary had an incredible work ethic and took his job very seriously. He consistently received outstanding performance evaluations and awards for his dedication and knowledge in his profession. &nbsp;Co-workers also appreciated Gary for his delightful, entertaining, and witty humor, and has been greatly missed since his retirement on June 1, 2022. He was very eager for retirement, where he planned on doing home projects, yard work, and if he had time, relaxing and watching Gunsmoke.While he did enjoy doing the necessary yard work, he undeniably preferred spending time with his family. He was a very devoted husband, a wonderful father, and the best grandpa and papa his grandkids could ask for.&nbsp;He never turned down an opportunity to play with his grandchildren. He gave horsey back rides and participated in wrestling matches as often as he could. &nbsp;Most importantly, Gary had Marsha by his side for everything. They took vacations to Hawaii and Boston, enjoyed watching movies, shopping, going on walks, and of course, eating at their favorite Mexican Restaurant, Rosita’s. They also prioritized watching their grandkids competing in soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, swimming, softball and martial arts.&nbsp;Gary is survived by&nbsp;his wife Marsha;&nbsp;two sons, Jordan Lang and wife Michelle of Lawrence, KS, and Jarrod Lang and wife Brenda of Thornton, CO. His grandchildren were his pride and joy- Landon (9), Sydney (6), Brooklyn (8), Camden (5), and Easton (1). Gary’s siblings include Derrell (Pam), Charlene&nbsp;(Leon) Wittman, Ken (Bev), Coleen (Dan) Pickett, and Randy. He is also survived by many wonderful in-laws, 22 nieces and nephews, and many other family and friends.&nbsp;Gary was preceded in death by&nbsp;his parents.Funeral services will be held at&nbsp;the Church of the Brethren in Quinter, KS on Saturday, October 29,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;at&nbsp;10:00 am.&nbsp;Dale Fredrickson of Highlands Ranch, CO will be officiating. Burial will follow at the&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter.Visitation will be Friday, October 28, 2022, from 5-7pm at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter, KS.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Seasons Hospice Foundation (seasonsfoundation.org) or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (stjude.org).&nbsp;Donations may also be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Gary Dean Lang

Verlin Joe&nbsp;Schmidtberger, age 80, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia, on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. &nbsp;

He was born August 23, 1942,&nbsp;in Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;to Acquilinus “Ike”&nbsp;and Albertina (Sander)Schmidtberger. &nbsp;He married JoAnn (Waldschmidt) on May 22, 1965,&nbsp;at St. Joseph Church&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;They celebrated 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. &nbsp;The couple lived in Hays, KS before moving to Salina, Kansas&nbsp;in 2000.&nbsp;

Verlin&nbsp;graduated from Victoria High School in 1960. Growing up, he enjoyed spending summers with his Grandpa Sander on the farm.&nbsp;In his younger years, Verlin’s nickname&nbsp;was known as “Hunter”, he enjoyed playing games of snooker,&nbsp;and worked at a local grocery store, Mammals, and also as a meat cutter at P &amp; B Packers&nbsp;both&nbsp;in Hays.

Verlin was an expert mechanic and gifted musician, among many other accomplishments.&nbsp;Throughout his years he was employed by the State of Kansas, I-70 Truck Repair, R.C. Williams, Augie’s Truck Repair &amp; Towing, J Corp, Central Detroit Diesel, and Penske Trucks, before retiring in 2016.

He had a great passion for music. He taught himself how to play the accordion, guitar, saxophone, piano, and many other instruments. Verlin started his first Rock and Roll Band in early 1962. They were called the Marvelletts. They later changed their name to the Sonics and they ended up being called the Vibs. The band played until 1965. After that he played with the Jolly Mixers, Moonlighters, and Younger Brothers. Lastly, he formed his own band, Trust Company, which played for many years.

Survivors include&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughters, Yvonne DeWitt&nbsp;and husband, Will,&nbsp;Joplin, MO; Victoria &nbsp;Griffitt&nbsp;and husband, Scott,&nbsp;Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Jennifer Farrington, Hays, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Kirstin (Jeremy) Hoffman Republic, MO; Kregg (Charlotte) Fathi-Howell, Wamego, KS;Benjamin Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Samuel Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;great-grandchildren, Mayven and Theodore Hoffman;&nbsp;his&nbsp;eleven brothers and sisters,&nbsp;Connie England&nbsp;and husband, Bob,&nbsp;Fort Worth, TX; Alice Peterka&nbsp;and husband, Don,&nbsp;Wilson, KS;&nbsp;Clara&nbsp;Walters and husband, Tom,Catherine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Owasso, OK; Arlene Delka,&nbsp;Guide Rock, NE;&nbsp;Mary Ann Schmidtberger, Derby, KS; Ike&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife, Betty,&nbsp;Newton, KS; Richard&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Deborah, Newton, KS; Larry&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Rachel, Victoria, KS; Dianne Blumenthal, Lincoln, NE; and Cathy Schmidtberger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robert Lang, Bedford, TX;&nbsp;his&nbsp;brother-in-law, Don Urban,&nbsp;Loretta, KS; many nieces and nephews;&nbsp;as well as great nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews.

He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents, Ike and Albertina; his&nbsp;wife, JoAnn;&nbsp;his sister, Sharon Urban; and brothers-in-laws, Coy Blumenthal;&nbsp;and Bill Delka.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster officiating. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be held Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, and a Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Friday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the Alzheimer’s Association for Greater Missouri or Masses, in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Services are&nbsp;entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Verlin Joe&nbsp;Schmidtberger, age 80, former Hays, Kansas, resident, passed away peacefully from Lewy Body Dementia, on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Joplin, Missouri. &nbsp;He was born August 23, 1942,&nbsp;in Victoria, Kansas&nbsp;to Acquilinus “Ike”&nbsp;and Albertina (Sander)Schmidtberger. &nbsp;He married JoAnn (Waldschmidt) on May 22, 1965,&nbsp;at St. Joseph Church&nbsp;in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;They celebrated 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on June 2, 2016. &nbsp;The couple lived in Hays, KS before moving to Salina, Kansas&nbsp;in 2000.&nbsp;Verlin&nbsp;graduated from Victoria High School in 1960. Growing up, he enjoyed spending summers with his Grandpa Sander on the farm.&nbsp;In his younger years, Verlin’s nickname&nbsp;was known as “Hunter”, he enjoyed playing games of snooker,&nbsp;and worked at a local grocery store, Mammals, and also as a meat cutter at P &amp; B Packers&nbsp;both&nbsp;in Hays.Verlin was an expert mechanic and gifted musician, among many other accomplishments.&nbsp;Throughout his years he was employed by the State of Kansas, I-70 Truck Repair, R.C. Williams, Augie’s Truck Repair &amp; Towing, J Corp, Central Detroit Diesel, and Penske Trucks, before retiring in 2016.He had a great passion for music. He taught himself how to play the accordion, guitar, saxophone, piano, and many other instruments. Verlin started his first Rock and Roll Band in early 1962. They were called the Marvelletts. They later changed their name to the Sonics and they ended up being called the Vibs. The band played until 1965. After that he played with the Jolly Mixers, Moonlighters, and Younger Brothers. Lastly, he formed his own band, Trust Company, which played for many years.Survivors include&nbsp;his&nbsp;daughters, Yvonne DeWitt&nbsp;and husband, Will,&nbsp;Joplin, MO; Victoria &nbsp;Griffitt&nbsp;and husband, Scott,&nbsp;Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Jennifer Farrington, Hays, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;grandchildren, Kirstin (Jeremy) Hoffman Republic, MO; Kregg (Charlotte) Fathi-Howell, Wamego, KS;Benjamin Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;and Samuel Griffitt, Derby, KS;&nbsp;his&nbsp;great-grandchildren, Mayven and Theodore Hoffman;&nbsp;his&nbsp;eleven brothers and sisters,&nbsp;Connie England&nbsp;and husband, Bob,&nbsp;Fort Worth, TX; Alice Peterka&nbsp;and husband, Don,&nbsp;Wilson, KS;&nbsp;Clara&nbsp;Walters and husband, Tom,Catherine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Owasso, OK; Arlene Delka,&nbsp;Guide Rock, NE;&nbsp;Mary Ann Schmidtberger, Derby, KS; Ike&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife, Betty,&nbsp;Newton, KS; Richard&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Deborah, Newton, KS; Larry&nbsp;Schmidtberger and wife,&nbsp;Rachel, Victoria, KS; Dianne Blumenthal, Lincoln, NE; and Cathy Schmidtberger&nbsp;and&nbsp;Robert Lang, Bedford, TX;&nbsp;his&nbsp;brother-in-law, Don Urban,&nbsp;Loretta, KS; many nieces and nephews;&nbsp;as well as great nieces&nbsp;and&nbsp;nephews.He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents, Ike and Albertina; his&nbsp;wife, JoAnn;&nbsp;his sister, Sharon Urban; and brothers-in-laws, Coy Blumenthal;&nbsp;and Bill Delka.A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Friday, October 28, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster officiating. &nbsp;A private family inurnment will be held Friday afternoon at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Friday, and a Rosary at 10:30 A.M. Friday, all at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the Alzheimer’s Association for Greater Missouri or Masses, in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Services are&nbsp;entrusted to&nbsp;Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Verlin Joe Schmidtberger

Tuesday, November 5th, 1963-Wednesday, October 19th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to Kyle Strohm and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary. PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;

Tuesday, November 5th, 1963-Wednesday, October 19th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Memorials may be made to Kyle Strohm and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary. PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.&nbsp;

Vanesa Jane Strohm (Roden)

Gary Lang, age 69, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Gary Lang, age 69, of Westminster, Colorado, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022, at Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colorado. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Gary Lang

Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Jane Ann Harris, 73, passed away 
unexpectedly at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson on 
Saturday, October 15, 2022.

Jane was born in Goodland, KS on October 16, 1948, to Dale Edward and 
Maxine (Atkinson) Rauscher. She attended school in Goodland and 
graduated from Goodland High School in 1966.

She had several occupations before moving to Andover and working for 
The Boeing Company until her retirement.&nbsp; Jane moved back to Goodland 
several years ago where she enjoyed reconnecting with the community and 
her many hometown friends as well as her church family at St. Paul's 
Episcopal Church while maintaining her close relationship with her sons 
and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving family members include her two sons: Bryan (Tammy) Stephens
 of Hutchinson, KS and Brad (Shannon) Baker of Andover, KS. She is also 
survived by 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter as well as many 
cousins and friends that are too numerous to count.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jane-Harris">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Jane Ann Harris, 73, passed away 
unexpectedly at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson on 
Saturday, October 15, 2022.Jane was born in Goodland, KS on October 16, 1948, to Dale Edward and 
Maxine (Atkinson) Rauscher. She attended school in Goodland and 
graduated from Goodland High School in 1966.She had several occupations before moving to Andover and working for 
The Boeing Company until her retirement.&nbsp; Jane moved back to Goodland 
several years ago where she enjoyed reconnecting with the community and 
her many hometown friends as well as her church family at St. Paul's 
Episcopal Church while maintaining her close relationship with her sons 
and their families.She was preceded in death by her parents.Surviving family members include her two sons: Bryan (Tammy) Stephens
 of Hutchinson, KS and Brad (Shannon) Baker of Andover, KS. She is also 
survived by 8 grandchildren and one great granddaughter as well as many 
cousins and friends that are too numerous to count.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jane-Harris">HERE</a> for service details.

Jane Ann Harris

Gary Carter,&nbsp;age&nbsp;79, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas, passed away on&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;October 17,&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;Utica&nbsp;on&nbsp;February 15,&nbsp;1943.&nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated from&nbsp;Utica High School.

Gary&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;his children Brenda&nbsp;Ridder,&nbsp;Jennifer Brown, and&nbsp;Brandon Carter.

Graveside&nbsp;services&nbsp;will be held at 2 pm,&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;October&nbsp;29,&nbsp; 2022, at&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gary Carter,&nbsp;age&nbsp;79, of&nbsp;Quinter, Kansas, passed away on&nbsp;Monday,&nbsp;October 17,&nbsp;2022.&nbsp;Gary&nbsp;was born in&nbsp;Utica&nbsp;on&nbsp;February 15,&nbsp;1943.&nbsp;He&nbsp;graduated from&nbsp;Utica High School.Gary&nbsp;is survived by&nbsp;his children Brenda&nbsp;Ridder,&nbsp;Jennifer Brown, and&nbsp;Brandon Carter.Graveside&nbsp;services&nbsp;will be held at 2 pm,&nbsp;Saturday,&nbsp;October&nbsp;29,&nbsp; 2022, at&nbsp;Baker Township Cemetery.&nbsp;

Gary Carter

Monday, December 11th, 1967-Saturday, October 22nd, 2022

Monday, December 11th, 1967-Saturday, October 22nd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Virginia Arlene Lavery (Campbell)

November 21, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 22, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Julius-Curly-John--Bieker?obId=26198285#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>November 21, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 22, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Julius-Curly-John--Bieker?obId=26198285#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Julius 'Curly' John Bieker

James Lee Stalcup was born on November 15, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, 
the son of Verdun and Vera Stalcup. He died on October 18, 2022, at the 
Downs Care and Rehab Center in Downs, Kansas at the age of 72.

Jim graduated from Derby High School in 1968, and served as a 
Sedgwick County Fireman and EMT. He also worked at the Sedgwick County 
Zoo.

On March 31, 1979, he was united in marriage with Debra Neifert. Two daughters, Rebecca and Stefanie were born to this union.

The family moved to Glen Elder, where he started working for the 
school district. He served many roles with the school before retiring. 
Upon retirement, he worked many odd jobs to fill his time.

Jim enjoyed coin collecting, coaching his daughters’ softball 
teams, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, 
grandchildren, and cats.

Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Debra of the home; 
daughters, Rebecca and husband Tony Prochaska of Simpson, and Stefanie 
and husband Trevor Gardner of Glen Elder; sister, Emilie Lockett of 
Hinesville, Georgia; and grandchildren, Sage &amp; Jacob Prochaska, and 
Elizabeth Gardner.

Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 
25, at the Glenwood Cemetery in Glen Elder. Cremation has taken place 
&amp; there will be no visitation. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 
given to Solomon Valley Hospice, the Glen Elder First Christian Church, 
or Post Rock Humane Society.

James Lee Stalcup was born on November 15, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, 
the son of Verdun and Vera Stalcup. He died on October 18, 2022, at the 
Downs Care and Rehab Center in Downs, Kansas at the age of 72.Jim graduated from Derby High School in 1968, and served as a 
Sedgwick County Fireman and EMT. He also worked at the Sedgwick County 
Zoo.On March 31, 1979, he was united in marriage with Debra Neifert. Two daughters, Rebecca and Stefanie were born to this union.The family moved to Glen Elder, where he started working for the 
school district. He served many roles with the school before retiring. 
Upon retirement, he worked many odd jobs to fill his time.Jim enjoyed coin collecting, coaching his daughters’ softball 
teams, fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, 
grandchildren, and cats.Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Debra of the home; 
daughters, Rebecca and husband Tony Prochaska of Simpson, and Stefanie 
and husband Trevor Gardner of Glen Elder; sister, Emilie Lockett of 
Hinesville, Georgia; and grandchildren, Sage &amp; Jacob Prochaska, and 
Elizabeth Gardner.Graveside memorial services will be at 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 
25, at the Glenwood Cemetery in Glen Elder. Cremation has taken place 
&amp; there will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be 
given to Solomon Valley Hospice, the Glen Elder First Christian Church, 
or Post Rock Humane Society.

James Lee Stalcup

BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — An undersheriff in rural Kansas faces a manslaughter trial Monday for fatally shooting an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round out of his personal shotgun, a case that comes amid a national reckoning on police violence.

Jury selection will start in the trial of Virgil Brewer, who was with the Barber County Sheriff's Office at the time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/48f367e57fc14cb39febf89f3d501feb">the deadly encounter with Steven Myers</a>&nbsp;in October 2017 outside a shed in Sun City, about 300 miles (555 kilometers) from the Kansas City, Kansas.

A civil lawsuit brought by Myers’ family against Brewer and then-Barber County Sheriff Lonnie Small was settled in 2020 after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8480d5726b3275a28130abeeea1faae0">county officials agreed to pay $3.5 million</a>.

Brewer’s criminal trial is expected to focus on whether his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/03fbce83f90a495ba80be7f80a5ce4b2">lack of knowledge and training</a>&nbsp;with the less-lethal munitions amounted to reckless involuntary manslaughter.

Defense attorney David Harger did not respond to messages seeking comment on the case. Brewer has been on unpaid leave since his 2018 arrest. He has been free pending trial.

“The fact of the matter is that it is not going to be a good outcome for anybody, no matter whether or not he gets convicted," Steven Myers' widow, Kristina Myers, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "Yes, it will be over in that sense, but this one bad decision has ruined the lives of so many people.”

On the evening of Oct. 6, 2017, Brewer was carrying his personal weapon when he, along with the sheriff and a sheriff’s deputy, responded to a call about a man holding a rifle on a street after an altercation at a local bar.

About five minutes before the fatal shooting, Small said: “A little luck and he’ll just pass out and die,” a remark captured on the sheriff’s body camera as they searched for Myers. They eventually found him hiding in a shed.

Both Brewer and the deputy later told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that they could clearly see that Myers was not armed when they confronted him outside the shed, according to the probable cause affidavit obtained by AP.

Body camera footage reviewed by investigators shows Brewer repeatedly told Myers to “get on the ground” before shooting him, while Deputy Mark Suchy gave conflicting commands to “put your hands up now.” Seconds later, Brewer shot Myers with one round.

Brewer told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during an interview that he was in fear for his and the deputy’s lives when Myers continued to walk toward them, adding that he did not expect the beanbag round to penetrate Myers’ chest.

The deputy’s body camera video showed Myers was not making any aggressive movement at the time Brewer shot him, according to Bureau Agent Brian Carroll in an affidavit in support of the criminal charge against the undersheriff.

“Myers was never told he was under arrest, Myers was never warned that his failure to comply with commands would result in the use of the impending force,” Carroll wrote.

Brewer then discharged his personal weapon at too close of a distance and shot Myers in the chest, a lethal force zone.

Carroll’s affidavit contends that Brewer’s lack of knowledge and training regarding the proper use of less-lethal beanbag munitions recklessly caused Myer’s death. Proper training would have provided critical information about the proper distance to deploy the round and the proper target zone on a person.

Such training would have also informed Brewer about past problems with rectangular-shaped bean bags like the one he used, Carroll wrote. Those are known to penetrate subjects shot with them, and their use has been discontinued for years. The rounds used today are rounded, balloon-shaped bean bags, according to the affidavit.

Before coming to Kansas, Brewer worked in Texas where he was given the beanbag ammunition used the evening of Myers’ death. The affidavit revealed that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation interviewed Travis Martin, the deputy at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office in Texas who gave Brewer the ammunition.

Martin, who is expected to testify, told the agency that after speaking with the beanbag maker, that type of ammunition would no longer be carried and should not be fired on a person.

Martin told investigators that he “thought he had talked with Brewer about not using the ammunition on a person,” according to the affidavit.

Medical Examiner Timothy Gorrill is also expected to take the witness stand. His autopsy found the cause of death to be a penetrating shotgun bag wound to the trunk with the manner of death ruled a homicide.

Kristina Myers said she has been subpoenaed, adding she hopes to be allowed to watch the trial after her testimony.

“It doesn’t bring him back, but it does give us a sense of justice,” she said. “Everyone, no matter their occupation, should be held responsible for their actions. All actions have consequences.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/6/1591026923971.png" alt="Brewer booking photo Barber County" />
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 </figure>BELLE PLAINE, Kan. (AP) — An undersheriff in rural Kansas faces a manslaughter trial Monday for fatally shooting an unarmed man with a homemade beanbag round out of his personal shotgun, a case that comes amid a national reckoning on police violence.Jury selection will start in the trial of Virgil Brewer, who was with the Barber County Sheriff's Office at the time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/48f367e57fc14cb39febf89f3d501feb">the deadly encounter with Steven Myers</a>&nbsp;in October 2017 outside a shed in Sun City, about 300 miles (555 kilometers) from the Kansas City, Kansas.A civil lawsuit brought by Myers’ family against Brewer and then-Barber County Sheriff Lonnie Small was settled in 2020 after&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/8480d5726b3275a28130abeeea1faae0">county officials agreed to pay $3.5 million</a>.Brewer’s criminal trial is expected to focus on whether his&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/03fbce83f90a495ba80be7f80a5ce4b2">lack of knowledge and training</a>&nbsp;with the less-lethal munitions amounted to reckless involuntary manslaughter.Defense attorney David Harger did not respond to messages seeking comment on the case. Brewer has been on unpaid leave since his 2018 arrest. He has been free pending trial.“The fact of the matter is that it is not going to be a good outcome for anybody, no matter whether or not he gets convicted," Steven Myers' widow, Kristina Myers, told The Associated Press on Thursday. "Yes, it will be over in that sense, but this one bad decision has ruined the lives of so many people.”On the evening of Oct. 6, 2017, Brewer was carrying his personal weapon when he, along with the sheriff and a sheriff’s deputy, responded to a call about a man holding a rifle on a street after an altercation at a local bar.About five minutes before the fatal shooting, Small said: “A little luck and he’ll just pass out and die,” a remark captured on the sheriff’s body camera as they searched for Myers. They eventually found him hiding in a shed.Both Brewer and the deputy later told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation that they could clearly see that Myers was not armed when they confronted him outside the shed, according to the probable cause affidavit obtained by AP.Body camera footage reviewed by investigators shows Brewer repeatedly told Myers to “get on the ground” before shooting him, while Deputy Mark Suchy gave conflicting commands to “put your hands up now.” Seconds later, Brewer shot Myers with one round.Brewer told the Kansas Bureau of Investigation during an interview that he was in fear for his and the deputy’s lives when Myers continued to walk toward them, adding that he did not expect the beanbag round to penetrate Myers’ chest.The deputy’s body camera video showed Myers was not making any aggressive movement at the time Brewer shot him, according to Bureau Agent Brian Carroll in an affidavit in support of the criminal charge against the undersheriff.“Myers was never told he was under arrest, Myers was never warned that his failure to comply with commands would result in the use of the impending force,” Carroll wrote.Brewer then discharged his personal weapon at too close of a distance and shot Myers in the chest, a lethal force zone.Carroll’s affidavit contends that Brewer’s lack of knowledge and training regarding the proper use of less-lethal beanbag munitions recklessly caused Myer’s death. Proper training would have provided critical information about the proper distance to deploy the round and the proper target zone on a person.Such training would have also informed Brewer about past problems with rectangular-shaped bean bags like the one he used, Carroll wrote. Those are known to penetrate subjects shot with them, and their use has been discontinued for years. The rounds used today are rounded, balloon-shaped bean bags, according to the affidavit.Before coming to Kansas, Brewer worked in Texas where he was given the beanbag ammunition used the evening of Myers’ death. The affidavit revealed that the Kansas Bureau of Investigation interviewed Travis Martin, the deputy at the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office in Texas who gave Brewer the ammunition.Martin, who is expected to testify, told the agency that after speaking with the beanbag maker, that type of ammunition would no longer be carried and should not be fired on a person.Martin told investigators that he “thought he had talked with Brewer about not using the ammunition on a person,” according to the affidavit.Medical Examiner Timothy Gorrill is also expected to take the witness stand. His autopsy found the cause of death to be a penetrating shotgun bag wound to the trunk with the manner of death ruled a homicide.Kristina Myers said she has been subpoenaed, adding she hopes to be allowed to watch the trial after her testimony.“It doesn’t bring him back, but it does give us a sense of justice,” she said. “Everyone, no matter their occupation, should be held responsible for their actions. All actions have consequences.”

Kansas undersheriff faces trial in fatal beanbag shooting

TOPEKA —Just over two weeks before the general election, Derek Schmidt,&nbsp; the Republican candidate for Kansas governor and three-term attorney general, shared a&nbsp; video from President Trump to Kansans.

Kansas&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-voting-rights-health-d67531f2dd6856ac167ce48b3ec890ab">Gov. Laura Kelly</a>&nbsp;is the only Democratic governor running for reelection in a state carried by former President Donald Trump in 2020. Kelly won the office in 2018 against a fiery conservative after running as a moderate who promoted bipartisanship.

Trump's Vice President Mike Pence came to Wichita Friday to campaign for Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It really comes down, right now, to the failed policies of the Biden administration, which Laura Kelly has supported every step of the way," Pence said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.racetothewh.com/governor">Polls suggest the race </a>between Kelly and Schmidt is very close. As of Sunday evening, The "Race to the WH" <a href="https://www.racetothewh.com/governor">website</a> gave both candidates a 50-50 chance of winning.

TOPEKA —Just over two weeks before the general election, Derek Schmidt,&nbsp; the Republican candidate for Kansas governor and three-term attorney general, shared a&nbsp; video from President Trump to Kansans.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🇺🇸BRAND NEW: A video from President Trump to Kansans. Thank you, Mr. President! <a href="https://t.co/0Hl730Rcex">pic.twitter.com/0Hl730Rcex</a>&mdash; Derek Schmidt (@DerekSchmidtKS) <a href="https://twitter.com/DerekSchmidtKS/status/1584299522133741569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>Kansas&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/abortion-2022-midterm-elections-voting-rights-health-d67531f2dd6856ac167ce48b3ec890ab">Gov. Laura Kelly</a>&nbsp;is the only Democratic governor running for reelection in a state carried by former President Donald Trump in 2020. Kelly won the office in 2018 against a fiery conservative after running as a moderate who promoted bipartisanship.Trump's Vice President Mike Pence came to Wichita Friday to campaign for Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It really comes down, right now, to the failed policies of the Biden administration, which Laura Kelly has supported every step of the way," Pence said.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666609052861.png" alt="Race to WH poll as of Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022" />
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 </figure><a href="https://www.racetothewh.com/governor">Polls suggest the race </a>between Kelly and Schmidt is very close. As of Sunday evening, The "Race to the WH" <a href="https://www.racetothewh.com/governor">website</a> gave both candidates a 50-50 chance of winning.

🎥 Trump issues statement on the race for Kansas governor

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team will be the No. 4 seed in the 2022 MIAA Women's Soccer Championship Tournament. The opening round of the tournament will be on Sunday, October 30, followed by the semifinals and finals on November 4 and 6 at the campus site of the highest seed remaining following the opening round. Fort Hays State (10-1-7, 5-1-5 MIAA) tied Central Oklahoma (11-3-4, 6-3-2 MIAA) for fourth in the MIAA standings, both with 20 points (wins earn 3 points, ties earn 1). The teams played to a 1-1 tie in the regular season in Edmond, but the Tigers held the tiebreak for the higher seed by virtue of a better result against the conference's top finisher Central Missouri. FHSU tied Central Missouri, while UCO lost to Central Missouri in the regular season. Central Missouri was the regular season champion in the MIAA with 28 points, going 9-1-1 in conference play. Emporia State and Northwest Missouri State tied for second, both with 24 points. Emporia State will be the No. 2 seed due to its head-to-head win over Northwest Missouri State in the regular season. The three schools will serve as first-round hosts, along with Fort Hays State. Below is the schedule for the 2022 MIAA Tournament. Quarterfinal Matches – Sunday, Oct. 30 – Campus Sites&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 1 | No. 1 Central Missouri vs. No. 8 Missouri Western | 1 PM | Warrensburg, Mo.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 2 | No. 3 Northwest Missouri vs.&nbsp;No. 6 Washburn | 1 PM | Maryville, Mo. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 3 |&nbsp;No. 2 Emporia State vs. No. 7 Northeastern State | 2 PM | Emporia, Kan.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Game 4 | No. 4 Fort Hays State vs. No. 5 Central Oklahoma | 6:30 PM | Hays, Kan.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Semifinal Matches&nbsp;– Friday, Nov. 4 – Campus Site &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 5 | Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 6 |&nbsp;Winner of Game 2 vs. Winner of Game 3 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Championship Match&nbsp;– Sunday, Nov. 6 – Campus Site &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 7 | Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Fort Hays State women's soccer team will be the No. 4 seed in the 2022 MIAA Women's Soccer Championship Tournament. The opening round of the tournament will be on Sunday, October 30, followed by the semifinals and finals on November 4 and 6 at the campus site of the highest seed remaining following the opening round. Fort Hays State (10-1-7, 5-1-5 MIAA) tied Central Oklahoma (11-3-4, 6-3-2 MIAA) for fourth in the MIAA standings, both with 20 points (wins earn 3 points, ties earn 1). The teams played to a 1-1 tie in the regular season in Edmond, but the Tigers held the tiebreak for the higher seed by virtue of a better result against the conference's top finisher Central Missouri. FHSU tied Central Missouri, while UCO lost to Central Missouri in the regular season. Central Missouri was the regular season champion in the MIAA with 28 points, going 9-1-1 in conference play. Emporia State and Northwest Missouri State tied for second, both with 24 points. Emporia State will be the No. 2 seed due to its head-to-head win over Northwest Missouri State in the regular season. The three schools will serve as first-round hosts, along with Fort Hays State. Below is the schedule for the 2022 MIAA Tournament. Quarterfinal Matches – Sunday, Oct. 30 – Campus Sites&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 1 | No. 1 Central Missouri vs. No. 8 Missouri Western | 1 PM | Warrensburg, Mo.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 2 | No. 3 Northwest Missouri vs.&nbsp;No. 6 Washburn | 1 PM | Maryville, Mo. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 3 |&nbsp;No. 2 Emporia State vs. No. 7 Northeastern State | 2 PM | Emporia, Kan.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Game 4 | No. 4 Fort Hays State vs. No. 5 Central Oklahoma | 6:30 PM | Hays, Kan.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Semifinal Matches&nbsp;– Friday, Nov. 4 – Campus Site &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 5 | Winner of Game 1 vs. Winner of Game 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 6 |&nbsp;Winner of Game 2 vs. Winner of Game 3 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Championship Match&nbsp;– Sunday, Nov. 6 – Campus Site &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Game 7 | Winner of Game 5 vs. Winner of Game 6&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger women earn No. 4 seed for MIAA Tournament, host UCO Sunday

KANSAS CITY —Two Kansas teens have been charged through criminal complaint in Kansas City, Kansas, on charges related to alleged firearms thefts, according to the United State's Attorney.

Deldrick Bryant, 19, of Kansas City, Kansas, and Benjamin Custis, 19, are charged with two counts of burglary of a licensed firearms dealer.

According to a criminal complaint, on October 16, 2022, the Basehor Police Department responded to a commercial burglary at Free State Gun Company. The business owners told officers an estimated 50 firearms were missing including rifle platforms, shotguns, and pistols.

Also according to the complaint, on October 17, 2022, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary at Up In Arms, a gun shop in De Soto. After reviewing their inventory, the owners estimated 25 pistols were taken.

Surveillance videos from both scenes show a white Ford pickup was used to breach the businesses by ramming the front doors. On October 18, the pickup truck was spotted in Kansas City, Kansas and investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) began tailing the vehicle. 

When law enforcement officers attempted to make contact, the driver hit a parked car and fled into Kansas City, Missouri where Kansas City, Missouri police officers were able to apprehend the occupants in the vehicle. Several firearms reported stolen from the businesses were recovered inside the pickup.

ATF agents searched the home where Bryant resides and recovered more stolen weapons.

The Basehor Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department are investigating the case.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666285542776.png" alt="Custis-photo Johnson Co." />
 <figcaption>Custis-photo Johnson Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY —Two Kansas teens have been charged through criminal complaint in Kansas City, Kansas, on charges related to alleged firearms thefts, according to the United State's Attorney.Deldrick Bryant, 19, of Kansas City, Kansas, and Benjamin Custis, 19, are charged with two counts of burglary of a licensed firearms dealer.According to a criminal complaint, on October 16, 2022, the Basehor Police Department responded to a commercial burglary at Free State Gun Company. The business owners told officers an estimated 50 firearms were missing including rifle platforms, shotguns, and pistols.Also according to the complaint, on October 17, 2022, the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary at Up In Arms, a gun shop in De Soto. After reviewing their inventory, the owners estimated 25 pistols were taken.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666285927506.png" alt="Bryant-photo Wyandotte Co." />
 <figcaption>Bryant-photo Wyandotte Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>Surveillance videos from both scenes show a white Ford pickup was used to breach the businesses by ramming the front doors. On October 18, the pickup truck was spotted in Kansas City, Kansas and investigators with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) began tailing the vehicle. When law enforcement officers attempted to make contact, the driver hit a parked car and fled into Kansas City, Missouri where Kansas City, Missouri police officers were able to apprehend the occupants in the vehicle. Several firearms reported stolen from the businesses were recovered inside the pickup.ATF agents searched the home where Bryant resides and recovered more stolen weapons.The Basehor Police Department, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department are investigating the case.

Two Kansas teens charged with theft of dozen of firearms

HAYS, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State women's soccer team defeated Nebraska-Kearney 1-0 on Sunday. The 50 mph wind gusts made it difficult for both squads to move the ball efficiently, but the Tigers were able to find the net in the second half with the wind at their back. FHSU finishes the regular season 10-1-7 overall, 5-1-5 in the MIAA, while UNK finishes 0-15-3 overall and 0-9-2 in the MIAA. The Lopers had the wind in the first half as they put up six shots and placed three on goal, all saved by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693">Isabel Robben</a>. In the second half the ball stayed predominantly on the Tigers' attacking half as they took 12 shots and placed five on target. The lone Tiger goal came when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6687">Reilly Madden</a>&nbsp;intercepted a Loper pass around midfield and played the ball ahead to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6688">Hannah Mares</a>&nbsp;who got past a defender at the right time and struck it past the keeper in the 72nd&nbsp;minute. The Tigers will now await seeding for the MIAA Tournament that will begin on Sunday, October 30. The Tigers finished in a tie for fourth in the MIAA standings with Central Oklahoma, both accumulating 20 points in conference play.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666562725533.jpeg" alt="FHSU's Hannah Mares scored the Tigers lone goal vs. Nebraska-Kearney Sunday at the FHSU Soccer Stadium (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)" />
 <figcaption>FHSU's Hannah Mares scored the Tigers lone goal vs. Nebraska-Kearney Sunday at the FHSU Soccer Stadium (FHSU Athletics photo/Nicole Heitmann)</figcaption>
 </figure>FHSU AthleticsHAYS, Kan. - The 22nd-ranked Fort Hays State women's soccer team defeated Nebraska-Kearney 1-0 on Sunday. The 50 mph wind gusts made it difficult for both squads to move the ball efficiently, but the Tigers were able to find the net in the second half with the wind at their back. FHSU finishes the regular season 10-1-7 overall, 5-1-5 in the MIAA, while UNK finishes 0-15-3 overall and 0-9-2 in the MIAA. The Lopers had the wind in the first half as they put up six shots and placed three on goal, all saved by&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6693">Isabel Robben</a>. In the second half the ball stayed predominantly on the Tigers' attacking half as they took 12 shots and placed five on target. The lone Tiger goal came when&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6687">Reilly Madden</a>&nbsp;intercepted a Loper pass around midfield and played the ball ahead to&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=6688">Hannah Mares</a>&nbsp;who got past a defender at the right time and struck it past the keeper in the 72nd&nbsp;minute. The Tigers will now await seeding for the MIAA Tournament that will begin on Sunday, October 30. The Tigers finished in a tie for fourth in the MIAA standings with Central Oklahoma, both accumulating 20 points in conference play.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⚽ Tiger women battle through wind and Lopers in regular season finale

Fred R. Lovesee, 85, completed his Earthly journey October 21, 2022, at his home in Larned, KS.

He was born January 6, 1937, in Joplin, MO. &nbsp;He was the fifth child of
 eight born to Thomas and Frances (Birkner) Lovesee.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Miami, OK. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers 
and sisters.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Fred moved to 
Hoisington, KS where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Sharon 
(Novotny), on June 30, 1962.

Planting his roots, Fred became a lifelong area resident. He was an 
entrepreneur and founded many of the small-town pizza places in the 
Barton, Stafford, and Edwards County region. In 1985, Fred and his 
family moved to Kinsley, KS where he established Romano’s Pizza.

Fred is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovesee. Additional survivors 
include: four sons, Steve Lovesee, Kinsley, Doug Lovesee, Larned, Ron 
(Kim) Lovesee, Larned, and Joel (Sonya) Lovesee, Leon, KS; nine 
grandchildren, Andrew, Kayla, Paisley, Canvas, Torrance, Taytum, Tinley,
 Sam, and Levi; two siblings, sister, Ruby Smith and brother Tom 
Lovesee, both of Miami, OK.

He is also survived by two of his beloved dogs, Lil Bit and Frisky.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned with Pastor Chris Nord presiding.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be at a later date at Romano’s in Kinsley, KS.

Honoring Fred’s love and concern for all animals, especially those in
 shelters, the family asks memorials be given in lieu of flowers to the 
Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Fred R. Lovesee, 85, completed his Earthly journey October 21, 2022, at his home in Larned, KS.He was born January 6, 1937, in Joplin, MO. &nbsp;He was the fifth child of
 eight born to Thomas and Frances (Birkner) Lovesee.&nbsp; He was raised in 
Miami, OK. Fred was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers 
and sisters.After serving in the United States Air Force, Fred moved to 
Hoisington, KS where he met and married his wife of 60 years, Sharon 
(Novotny), on June 30, 1962.Planting his roots, Fred became a lifelong area resident. He was an 
entrepreneur and founded many of the small-town pizza places in the 
Barton, Stafford, and Edwards County region. In 1985, Fred and his 
family moved to Kinsley, KS where he established Romano’s Pizza.Fred is survived by his wife, Sharon Lovesee. Additional survivors 
include: four sons, Steve Lovesee, Kinsley, Doug Lovesee, Larned, Ron 
(Kim) Lovesee, Larned, and Joel (Sonya) Lovesee, Leon, KS; nine 
grandchildren, Andrew, Kayla, Paisley, Canvas, Torrance, Taytum, Tinley,
 Sam, and Levi; two siblings, sister, Ruby Smith and brother Tom 
Lovesee, both of Miami, OK.He is also survived by two of his beloved dogs, Lil Bit and Frisky.A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, November 4, 2022,&nbsp; at Beckwith Mortuary in Larned with Pastor Chris Nord presiding.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be at a later date at Romano’s in Kinsley, KS.Honoring Fred’s love and concern for all animals, especially those in
 shelters, the family asks memorials be given in lieu of flowers to the 
Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, 
Larned, KS 67550.

Fred R. Lovesee

Leon Joseph Moeder, 74, died October 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born February 29, 1948, the second child of 
Engelbert “Bert” and Rita (Sulzman) Moeder.

Leon graduated from Plainville High School and received his 
bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University, in 1972. While a 
student at Fort Hays State University, he was a member of the rodeo 
club, where Leon became a bull rider. &nbsp;In May 1974, he started his 
career as an auctioneer and real estate broker.&nbsp; Leon became CEO and 
owner of Davenport Auction &amp; Realty, Inc., in 1986.&nbsp; In his almost 
50-year auctioneer career, Leon proudly helped with over 3,000 auctions 
ranging from commercial and personal property to diamonds. &nbsp;Most 
recently, he was a substitute teacher for USD 308.&nbsp; With his humor and 
quick wit, Leon quickly gained the respect of his students and loved 
helping to make a difference in their lives.

Leon enjoyed grilling for his family, with steak as his specialty.&nbsp; 
Listening to sports commentaries and watching his beloved Kansas City 
Chiefs, in particular Patrick Mahomes, were some of his favorite 
pastimes. &nbsp;&nbsp;Leon was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson.

Leon held a special bond with his only grandchild, Brailey.&nbsp; From the
 moment she was born, Leon was a proud grandpa and one of her biggest 
cheerleaders.&nbsp; When Brailey had school activities, whether it was a 
sporting or musical event, he strived to be in attendance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Leon was a 
one-of-a-kind dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, cowboy, auctioneer, 
and mentor.&nbsp; There will never be another Leon Moeder!

Leon is survived by:&nbsp; sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder, both of 
Hutchinson; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder of Hutchinson; siblings, Denis
 Moeder (Leta) of Ocala, FL, Jim Moeder (Sondra) of Topeka, Andy Moeder 
(Jeanne) of Canyon, TX, Greg Moeder of Orlando, FL, Joe Moeder &nbsp;of 
Axtell, NE, Eric Moeder (Karen) of Hays, Anita Kennedy of Denver, CO, 
Mary Lacy (Ron) of Kearney, NE, Gloria Trible (Paul) of Topeka, Janet 
Weis (Perry) of Lyons, Ann Yardy of Arvada, CO, and Teresa Bjornstad 
(Ken) of North Platte, NE; sister-in-law, Karen Moeder of Oakley; and 
numerous nephews, nieces, clients, students, and friends.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; a brother, John Moeder; 
brother-in-law, Ken Kennedy; and Daron and Toby’s mother, Annie 
Davenport Moeder.

Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October
 29, 2022, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, 
Hutchinson, with Father Matt Glazier officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 in Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. 
Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through 
Thursday, and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family greeting friends
 following the Rosary at Elliott Mortuary.

<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1666403925214957">Click here to view Leon's Rosary</a>

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leon Moeder 
Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 
KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Leon Joseph Moeder, 74, died October 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born February 29, 1948, the second child of 
Engelbert “Bert” and Rita (Sulzman) Moeder.Leon graduated from Plainville High School and received his 
bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays State University, in 1972. While a 
student at Fort Hays State University, he was a member of the rodeo 
club, where Leon became a bull rider. &nbsp;In May 1974, he started his 
career as an auctioneer and real estate broker.&nbsp; Leon became CEO and 
owner of Davenport Auction &amp; Realty, Inc., in 1986.&nbsp; In his almost 
50-year auctioneer career, Leon proudly helped with over 3,000 auctions 
ranging from commercial and personal property to diamonds. &nbsp;Most 
recently, he was a substitute teacher for USD 308.&nbsp; With his humor and 
quick wit, Leon quickly gained the respect of his students and loved 
helping to make a difference in their lives.Leon enjoyed grilling for his family, with steak as his specialty.&nbsp; 
Listening to sports commentaries and watching his beloved Kansas City 
Chiefs, in particular Patrick Mahomes, were some of his favorite 
pastimes. &nbsp;&nbsp;Leon was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, Hutchinson.Leon held a special bond with his only grandchild, Brailey.&nbsp; From the
 moment she was born, Leon was a proud grandpa and one of her biggest 
cheerleaders.&nbsp; When Brailey had school activities, whether it was a 
sporting or musical event, he strived to be in attendance.&nbsp; &nbsp;Leon was a 
one-of-a-kind dad, grandpa, brother, uncle, friend, cowboy, auctioneer, 
and mentor.&nbsp; There will never be another Leon Moeder!Leon is survived by:&nbsp; sons, Daron Moeder and Toby Moeder, both of 
Hutchinson; granddaughter, Brailey Moeder of Hutchinson; siblings, Denis
 Moeder (Leta) of Ocala, FL, Jim Moeder (Sondra) of Topeka, Andy Moeder 
(Jeanne) of Canyon, TX, Greg Moeder of Orlando, FL, Joe Moeder &nbsp;of 
Axtell, NE, Eric Moeder (Karen) of Hays, Anita Kennedy of Denver, CO, 
Mary Lacy (Ron) of Kearney, NE, Gloria Trible (Paul) of Topeka, Janet 
Weis (Perry) of Lyons, Ann Yardy of Arvada, CO, and Teresa Bjornstad 
(Ken) of North Platte, NE; sister-in-law, Karen Moeder of Oakley; and 
numerous nephews, nieces, clients, students, and friends.He was preceded in death by: his parents; a brother, John Moeder; 
brother-in-law, Ken Kennedy; and Daron and Toby’s mother, Annie 
Davenport Moeder.Rosary will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October
 29, 2022, at St. Teresa Catholic Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, 
Hutchinson, with Father Matt Glazier officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 in Lone Star Cemetery, Pretty Prairie.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. 
Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through 
Thursday, and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family greeting friends
 following the Rosary at Elliott Mortuary.<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1666403925214957">Click here to view Leon's Rosary</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Leon Moeder 
Memorial Fund, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, 
KS&nbsp; 67501.

Leon Joseph Moeder

Gay Beth Moore-Briggs, 86, passed away on
 October 21, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City 
following a lengthy health battle.&nbsp; She was born on November 13, 1935, in Bloomington, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Helen (Smith) Fritche.

She was raised in Osborne County.&nbsp; After
 completing high school, Gay Beth went on to further her education at 
Fort Hays State University, earning her BS in education.&nbsp; She married Don Moore of Copeland.&nbsp; To this union, three&nbsp; children were born, Dale, Doug, and Vicki.&nbsp; Soon after, she began her career as a teacher in the local school system, a career that spanned 44 years.

A community leader over that same four decades, Gay Beth was active in Haskell County 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau.&nbsp; She
 was known for constantly educating youth and adults alike, whether it 
be English or math or simply how to strive for success.

In 1985, she became good friends with a colleague, Robert (Bob) Briggs.&nbsp; They were married on June 10, 1990, at the Copeland Christian Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling after retirement, spending time in Arizona during the winter months.&nbsp; Gay Beth enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.

Gay Beth is 
survived by her three children: Dale and Faith Moore of Fredrick, 
Maryland, Doug and Shannon Moore of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Vicki and 
Troy Hesser of Louisburg; four step-children Rhonda and Galen Berry of 
Port Aransas, Texas, Melinda Fikan of Colby, Rodney and Michelle Briggs 
of Independence, Missouri, and Troy Briggs and Sarah Rains of Sublette; a
 sister, Ruth and Don Wyckoff of Norman, Oklahoma;&nbsp; 13
 grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Amy), Michael Moore (Elena), Cutter Moore 
(Lea), Blade Moore (Remi), Stephanie Unruh (Jeff), Brigit Hesser (Emma 
Hofer), Alicia Siruta (Jason), Bradley Fikan (Shannon), Meredith Castor 
(Charles), Amy Briggs, Stacy Briggs, Brooke and Bailey Briggs and their 
mother, Tiffany Briggs; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Briggs, and husband, Don Moore

Funeral service will be held at Sublette 
Christian Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM with Pastor 
Doug Harris presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from noon to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials
 are suggested to the Copeland Methodist Church, Copeland UMW, or 
Haskell County EMS-Lockport Station in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>Gay Beth Moore-Briggs, 86, passed away on
 October 21, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City 
following a lengthy health battle.&nbsp; She was born on November 13, 1935, in Bloomington, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Helen (Smith) Fritche.She was raised in Osborne County.&nbsp; After
 completing high school, Gay Beth went on to further her education at 
Fort Hays State University, earning her BS in education.&nbsp; She married Don Moore of Copeland.&nbsp; To this union, three&nbsp; children were born, Dale, Doug, and Vicki.&nbsp; Soon after, she began her career as a teacher in the local school system, a career that spanned 44 years.A community leader over that same four decades, Gay Beth was active in Haskell County 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau.&nbsp; She
 was known for constantly educating youth and adults alike, whether it 
be English or math or simply how to strive for success.In 1985, she became good friends with a colleague, Robert (Bob) Briggs.&nbsp; They were married on June 10, 1990, at the Copeland Christian Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling after retirement, spending time in Arizona during the winter months.&nbsp; Gay Beth enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.Gay Beth is 
survived by her three children: Dale and Faith Moore of Fredrick, 
Maryland, Doug and Shannon Moore of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Vicki and 
Troy Hesser of Louisburg; four step-children Rhonda and Galen Berry of 
Port Aransas, Texas, Melinda Fikan of Colby, Rodney and Michelle Briggs 
of Independence, Missouri, and Troy Briggs and Sarah Rains of Sublette; a
 sister, Ruth and Don Wyckoff of Norman, Oklahoma;&nbsp; 13
 grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Amy), Michael Moore (Elena), Cutter Moore 
(Lea), Blade Moore (Remi), Stephanie Unruh (Jeff), Brigit Hesser (Emma 
Hofer), Alicia Siruta (Jason), Bradley Fikan (Shannon), Meredith Castor 
(Charles), Amy Briggs, Stacy Briggs, Brooke and Bailey Briggs and their 
mother, Tiffany Briggs; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Briggs, and husband, Don MooreFuneral service will be held at Sublette 
Christian Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM with Pastor 
Doug Harris presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from noon to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials
 are suggested to the Copeland Methodist Church, Copeland UMW, or 
Haskell County EMS-Lockport Station in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

Gay Beth Moore-Briggs

Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 
2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born 
on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie
 (Marsh) Peterson.

Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed 
sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the 
Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and 
always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her 
chihuahuas.

Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne Mohr 
(companion Brenda Worley) of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Shelby 
Payne (husband Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie Payne of 
Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one 
great-grandson, Nixon Walker.

Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her 
twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; 
and her parents.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor 
Charlotte Maxwell presiding. 

Memorials have been established with the 
Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 
2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born 
on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie
 (Marsh) Peterson.Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed 
sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the 
Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and 
always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her 
chihuahuas.Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne Mohr 
(companion Brenda Worley) of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Shelby 
Payne (husband Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie Payne of 
Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one 
great-grandson, Nixon Walker.Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her 
twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; 
and her parents.Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor 
Charlotte Maxwell presiding. Memorials have been established with the 
Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr 

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Condolences and memories of
 Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

A full obituary will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>A full obituary will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel

Nadyne Boone, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. 

 Private family services are being planned by Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Nadyne Boone, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. Private family services are being planned by Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Nadyne Boone

After a record-setting Saturday, Ellis County and most of western Kansas is under a high wind advisory and red flag warning on Sunday.

The K-State Ag Research Center in Hays said the 90-degree high reached on Saturday was a record high for the date.

A strong front entering western Kansas will bring strong southwest winds, with gusts up to 55 mph. The National Weather Service in Dodge City is advising against travel, as there is a high risk of blowing dust and increased risk of wildfires.

The wind will persist until after midnight, and the mercury again is expected to approach 90 degrees Sunday. A high of just 56 degrees is predicted on Monday, and the next potential precipitation will be Thursday night, the NWS said.

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 </figure>After a record-setting Saturday, Ellis County and most of western Kansas is under a high wind advisory and red flag warning on Sunday.The K-State Ag Research Center in Hays said the 90-degree high reached on Saturday was a record high for the date.A strong front entering western Kansas will bring strong southwest winds, with gusts up to 55 mph. The National Weather Service in Dodge City is advising against travel, as there is a high risk of blowing dust and increased risk of wildfires.The wind will persist until after midnight, and the mercury again is expected to approach 90 degrees Sunday. A high of just 56 degrees is predicted on Monday, and the next potential precipitation will be Thursday night, the NWS said.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Strong southwest winds gusting to over 55 mph will be expected tomorrow afternoon. Blowing dust and possibly smoke will reduce visibility in places. Travel is not recommended. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/kswx?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#kswx</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/nwsddc?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#nwsddc</a> <a href="https://t.co/ykFJHO4ufI">pic.twitter.com/ykFJHO4ufI</a>&mdash; NWS Dodge City (@NWSDodgeCity) <a href="https://twitter.com/NWSDodgeCity/status/1583938000106319872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> </div>

Record Saturday, followed by red flag warning Sunday

Thomas "Tommy" Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.

Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.

Tommy is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Tamara Rumford of Philip, SD; 
mother, Lola M. Rumford of Abbyville; brother, Bronc Rumford of 
Abbyville; and grandchildren, Hendrix Smith and Hadley Vander May.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the 
Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors 
Dale Levering and Keith Dellenbach officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Friends may also sign the book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 
with the family present at the Abbyville Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Abbyville 
Community Church, Abbyville Booster Club, or DaVita Dialysis Center of 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Thomas "Tommy" Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.Tommy is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Tamara Rumford of Philip, SD; 
mother, Lola M. Rumford of Abbyville; brother, Bronc Rumford of 
Abbyville; and grandchildren, Hendrix Smith and Hadley Vander May.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr.Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the 
Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors 
Dale Levering and Keith Dellenbach officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Friends may also sign the book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 
with the family present at the Abbyville Community Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Abbyville 
Community Church, Abbyville Booster Club, or DaVita Dialysis Center of 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Lynn Rumford

GREAT BEND –
The TMP-Marian girls’ cross country team qualified for the 2A state cross
country meet after a third-place finish at the Great Bend regional held at the
Lake Barton Golf Course.

Stanton
County win the meet with 34 points, Oakley finished second with 66 and the Monarchs
third with 70, two less than Meade.

The Monarchs
had one runner finish in the top-10. Senior Sophie Allen placed seventh with a
time of 21:15.59. Sophomore Ella Bain finished 12th (22:15.80), Michaela Dickman
was 22nd (23:07.75) and freshman Claire Schipppers 29th (24:11.04).

A couple of other
area runners qualified for the state meet with top-10 finishes. Ellis freshman
Avery Boydston finished in second place with a time of 19:37.61. and Trego
freshman Kallan Rothchild placed ninth (21:40.55).

Stanton
County’s Chesney Peterson won the regional with a time of 17:43.44.

The 2A state
meet will be Saturday, October 29 at the Wamego Country Club.

Hays PostGREAT BEND –
The TMP-Marian girls’ cross country team qualified for the 2A state cross
country meet after a third-place finish at the Great Bend regional held at the
Lake Barton Golf Course.Stanton
County win the meet with 34 points, Oakley finished second with 66 and the Monarchs
third with 70, two less than Meade.The Monarchs
had one runner finish in the top-10. Senior Sophie Allen placed seventh with a
time of 21:15.59. Sophomore Ella Bain finished 12th (22:15.80), Michaela Dickman
was 22nd (23:07.75) and freshman Claire Schipppers 29th (24:11.04).A couple of other
area runners qualified for the state meet with top-10 finishes. Ellis freshman
Avery Boydston finished in second place with a time of 19:37.61. and Trego
freshman Kallan Rothchild placed ninth (21:40.55).Stanton
County’s Chesney Peterson won the regional with a time of 17:43.44.The 2A state
meet will be Saturday, October 29 at the Wamego Country Club.

👟 Monarch girls place third at regionals, qualify for state

Dwight Emmett Wentz, son of Fred and Violet Wentz, was born September
 24, 1951, in Oberlin, Kansas, and passed away at Norton County Hospital on
 October 20, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Dwight was a lifelong 
resident of Norton and Decatur Counties.  He spent much of his life 
residing at his childhood home, spending the last 32 years of his life 
residing at the family homestead where he grew up.  Dwight graduated 
from Norcatur High School in 1969.  Dwight and Mary Louise Miller were 
married on August 6, 1971, in Norton, Kansas.  They had five children and
 celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Most of his life was tied back 
to agriculture.  In his younger years, he had multiple occupations 
including trucking, welding, maintenance and repair, custom combining 
and even a little time working in the oilfield.  He also worked several 
years at MGM Grain in Norcatur. Those years gave him the experience to 
be successful in later endeavors. As well as production farming, he 
owned several businesses including D&amp;M Service (both the repair shop
 and the fuel business), A&amp;W, Oberlin Sinclair, D&amp;M Auto, and 
D&amp;M Repair (Oberlin.)

He enjoyed traveling, collecting cars, and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors
 include his wife Mary, and his children, Galen (Jamie) Wentz of Norton,
 Darren (Lois) Wentz of Clayton, Troy (Jessica) Wentz of Norcatur, 
Katrina (David) Edgerton of Hoisington, Carissa (Jacob) Larue of 
Oberlin.  He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
As well as brothers Walter Wentz, Carl Wentz, and LaRene Wentz, and 
sisters Florence Marsh, Sylvia Wilroy, and Rosalie Kraft.  He was 
preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers Eugene Wentz and 
Brett Wentz and one sister Karolyn Kingham.

Funeral service will 
be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin.  Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12:00-7:00 
PM with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in Big
 Timber Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight Wentz
 Memorial Fund.  Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Dwight Emmett Wentz, son of Fred and Violet Wentz, was born September
 24, 1951, in Oberlin, Kansas, and passed away at Norton County Hospital on
 October 20, 2022, at the age of 71 years.Dwight was a lifelong 
resident of Norton and Decatur Counties. He spent much of his life 
residing at his childhood home, spending the last 32 years of his life 
residing at the family homestead where he grew up. Dwight graduated 
from Norcatur High School in 1969. Dwight and Mary Louise Miller were 
married on August 6, 1971, in Norton, Kansas. They had five children and
 celebrated 51 years of marriage.Most of his life was tied back 
to agriculture. In his younger years, he had multiple occupations 
including trucking, welding, maintenance and repair, custom combining 
and even a little time working in the oilfield. He also worked several 
years at MGM Grain in Norcatur. Those years gave him the experience to 
be successful in later endeavors. As well as production farming, he 
owned several businesses including D&amp;M Service (both the repair shop
 and the fuel business), A&amp;W, Oberlin Sinclair, D&amp;M Auto, and 
D&amp;M Repair (Oberlin.)He enjoyed traveling, collecting cars, and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors
 include his wife Mary, and his children, Galen (Jamie) Wentz of Norton,
 Darren (Lois) Wentz of Clayton, Troy (Jessica) Wentz of Norcatur, 
Katrina (David) Edgerton of Hoisington, Carissa (Jacob) Larue of 
Oberlin. He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
As well as brothers Walter Wentz, Carl Wentz, and LaRene Wentz, and 
sisters Florence Marsh, Sylvia Wilroy, and Rosalie Kraft. He was 
preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers Eugene Wentz and 
Brett Wentz and one sister Karolyn Kingham.Funeral service will 
be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12:00-7:00 
PM with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in Big
 Timber Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight Wentz
 Memorial Fund. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com