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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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664987576767.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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;

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.

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.

Russell theater group will present 'Scared Silly'

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced plans on Tuesday to provide an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine, a package that includes additional advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country’s military gain momentum in its war with Russia.

President Joe Biden provided details on the latest package—which includes four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, known as HIMARS, 200 mine resistant vehicles, hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery and mortar ammunition—in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vice President Kamala Harris joined the leaders on Tuesday’s call.

The U.S. and Ukraine leaders spoke as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-moscow-91c46d82268b3d5210b811ba67d66d33">Russia’s upper house of parliament</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday formally approved the annexation of swaths of Ukrainian territory following referendums that Ukraine and its Western allies dismissed as fraudulent.

“President Biden also affirmed the continued readiness of the United States to impose severe costs on any individual, entity, or country that provides support to Russia’s purported annexation,” the White House said in a statement.

This round of military aid marks the first time the U.S. has sent additional HIMARS to Ukraine since late July. The systems—which will bring the total number of HIMARS sent to Ukraine to 20— have become a key tool in Ukraine’s ability to strike bridges that Russia has used to supply its troops, enabling Ukrainian forces to make inroads in Russia-controlled regions.

The U.S. in recent weeks also provided funding through a separate program — the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative — so another 18 HIMARS can be purchased through longer-term contracts. USAI funds are being used as part of the effort by the U.S. and Western allies to ensure Ukraine’s forces are trained and equipped to defend their country in the years to come. But those contracts will take several years to fulfill.

This is the first tranche of U.S. aid delivered in the new fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.

Ukraine has pressed its counteroffensive in the Kherson region since the summer, relentlessly pummeling Russian supply lines and making inroads into Russian-held areas west of the Dnieper River. Ukrainian troops have been using the HIMARS to repeatedly hit the main bridge across the Dnieper and a dam that served as a second crossing. It also has struck pontoon bridges that Russia has used to supply its troops.

Ukraine’s battlefield successes in Kherson are notable since that is one of the four areas that Russia is in the process of annexing.

According to the Deparatment of Defense, the capabilities in this package include:

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. announced plans on Tuesday to provide an additional $625 million in military aid to Ukraine, a package that includes additional advanced rocket systems credited with helping the country’s military gain momentum in its war with Russia.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Today I spoke with President Zelenskyy to underscore that the U.S. will never recognize Russia’s purported annexation of Ukrainian territory. I reaffirmed my commitment to continue supporting Ukraine, including through today&#39;s new $625 million security assistance package. <a href="https://t.co/0ZP2uopn4n">pic.twitter.com/0ZP2uopn4n</a>&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href="https://twitter.com/POTUS/status/1577353222976585732?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>President Joe Biden provided details on the latest package—which includes four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, known as HIMARS, 200 mine resistant vehicles, hundreds of thousands of rounds of artillery and mortar ammunition—in a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Vice President Kamala Harris joined the leaders on Tuesday’s call.The U.S. and Ukraine leaders spoke as&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-moscow-91c46d82268b3d5210b811ba67d66d33">Russia’s upper house of parliament</a>&nbsp;on Tuesday formally approved the annexation of swaths of Ukrainian territory following referendums that Ukraine and its Western allies dismissed as fraudulent.“President Biden also affirmed the continued readiness of the United States to impose severe costs on any individual, entity, or country that provides support to Russia’s purported annexation,” the White House said in a statement.This round of military aid marks the first time the U.S. has sent additional HIMARS to Ukraine since late July. The systems—which will bring the total number of HIMARS sent to Ukraine to 20— have become a key tool in Ukraine’s ability to strike bridges that Russia has used to supply its troops, enabling Ukrainian forces to make inroads in Russia-controlled regions.The U.S. in recent weeks also provided funding through a separate program — the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative — so another 18 HIMARS can be purchased through longer-term contracts. USAI funds are being used as part of the effort by the U.S. and Western allies to ensure Ukraine’s forces are trained and equipped to defend their country in the years to come. But those contracts will take several years to fulfill.This is the first tranche of U.S. aid delivered in the new fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.Ukraine has pressed its counteroffensive in the Kherson region since the summer, relentlessly pummeling Russian supply lines and making inroads into Russian-held areas west of the Dnieper River. Ukrainian troops have been using the HIMARS to repeatedly hit the main bridge across the Dnieper and a dam that served as a second crossing. It also has struck pontoon bridges that Russia has used to supply its troops.Ukraine’s battlefield successes in Kherson are notable since that is one of the four areas that Russia is in the process of annexing.According to the Deparatment of Defense, the capabilities in this package include:<ul>
 <li>Four High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and associated ammunition;</li><li>16 155mm Howitzers;</li><li>75,000 155mm artillery rounds;</li><li>500 precision-guided 155mm artillery rounds;</li><li>1,000 155mm rounds of Remote Anti-Armor Mine (RAAM) Systems;</li><li>16 105mm Howitzers;</li><li>30,000 120mm mortar rounds;</li><li>200 MaxxPro Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles;</li><li>200,000 rounds of small arms ammunition;</li><li>Obstacle emplacement equipment;</li><li>Claymore anti-personnel munitions.</li>
 </ul>

Biden approves $625 million additional assistance for Ukraine

June 10, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 3, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Clara--Mae-Riffel?obId=26056008#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>June 10, 1931
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 3, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Clara--Mae-Riffel?obId=26056008#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Clara Mae Riffel

TOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf finished in a tie for seventh at the Washburn Invitational, held this week at the Topeka Country Club. Jackson Rader&nbsp;tied for sixth individually, shooting 4-over par over three rounds at the par-71 venue. Rader was consistent throughout the tournament, carding rounds of 72, 73, and 72. He had 13 birdies, tying for the tournament lead with Dawson Wills of Washburn who finished in second at 2-under par overall and Ben Corbid of Bemidji State. Corbid tied for sixth with Rader at 4-over. Rader also carded an eagle on a par 5 in the final round.

Dustin Nichols and Parker Krob&nbsp;tied for 45th. Nichols played as an individual in the tournament and shot rounds of 79, 81, and 76, while Krob posted 80, 76, and 80. Bryce Cowan&nbsp;tied for 53rd&nbsp;with rounds of 77, 74, and 87. Tanner Copeland&nbsp;claimed sole possession of 58th&nbsp;with rounds of 78, 84, and 77. Maddux Mills&nbsp;tied for 69th&nbsp;with rounds of 80, 79, and 86. The Tigers posted their best score as a team in the second round on day one with a 302. They bookended that with a 307 in the first round and 315 in the final round. The Tigers finished in a tie with both William Jewell and Rockhurst, all with a 924 total. Jeffery Johnston of Missouri Western won the tournament at 3-under par overall. He and Wills of Washburn were the only players in the 83-man field under par for the tournament. Washburn won the team title with rounds of 286, 284, and 299, good for an 869 total. The Ichabods were 13 strokes better than second-place Missouri Western. The Tigers return to action on October 17-18 at the Newman Fall Invitational, which will take place at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsTOPEKA, Kan. – Fort Hays State Men's Golf finished in a tie for seventh at the Washburn Invitational, held this week at the Topeka Country Club. Jackson Rader&nbsp;tied for sixth individually, shooting 4-over par over three rounds at the par-71 venue. Rader was consistent throughout the tournament, carding rounds of 72, 73, and 72. He had 13 birdies, tying for the tournament lead with Dawson Wills of Washburn who finished in second at 2-under par overall and Ben Corbid of Bemidji State. Corbid tied for sixth with Rader at 4-over. Rader also carded an eagle on a par 5 in the final round.Dustin Nichols and Parker Krob&nbsp;tied for 45th. Nichols played as an individual in the tournament and shot rounds of 79, 81, and 76, while Krob posted 80, 76, and 80. Bryce Cowan&nbsp;tied for 53rd&nbsp;with rounds of 77, 74, and 87. Tanner Copeland&nbsp;claimed sole possession of 58th&nbsp;with rounds of 78, 84, and 77. Maddux Mills&nbsp;tied for 69th&nbsp;with rounds of 80, 79, and 86. The Tigers posted their best score as a team in the second round on day one with a 302. They bookended that with a 307 in the first round and 315 in the final round. The Tigers finished in a tie with both William Jewell and Rockhurst, all with a 924 total. Jeffery Johnston of Missouri Western won the tournament at 3-under par overall. He and Wills of Washburn were the only players in the 83-man field under par for the tournament. Washburn won the team title with rounds of 286, 284, and 299, good for an 869 total. The Ichabods were 13 strokes better than second-place Missouri Western. The Tigers return to action on October 17-18 at the Newman Fall Invitational, which will take place at Sand Creek Station Golf Course in Newton, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

⛳ FHSU's Rader sixth, Tigers tie for seventh at Washburn

Marilyn Fern (Lucas) Schmale died at age 92, on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at The Cottages of Garden City. 
 She was born at her Aunt and Uncle’s farm on November 7, 1929, to 
Wesley Wayne Lucas and Mildred (Black) Lucas. Marilyn attended country 
school for her grade school years and during the week while attending 
Sublette High School, she roomed with her brothers, Wes and Jed, at a 
house in town. She returned home on weekends to the family farm in 
Haskell County near Satanta. She was able to pass two grades in one 
year during her country school time, thus she graduated from Sublette 
High School in 1946. She then graduated from Salt City Business School 
in Hutchinson, Kansas. 
 Marilyn enjoyed working as a secretary in Hutchinson and Garden 
City and traveling with girlfriends until 1950 when she caught the 
attention of Frank Schmale. They were married on April 21, 1954, at St.
 James Lutheran Church. Together they were blessed with four children: 
Rikki, Robyn, Rhonda, and Frank Wayne. 
 Marilyn was a devoted wife who supported her husband in his 
businesses; Mobile Electronics, Team Electronics, PermaScreen, and Mobil
 Phone and Communications, and several rental properties. Her 
secretarial and accounting skills were a real asset to Frank. She was 
also a devoted mother, raising children and participating in all their 
many activities. 
 Marilyn was an avid sports fan. She also enjoyed singing for 
several years in the Garden City chapter of Sweet Adeline’s both in the 
chorus and in a quartet along with her sister-in-law, Issie Bonebrake, 
called the Hi-Lows. Golf, shopping, and lunches with friends were high 
on her list of entertainment. 
 Those whom she leaves in her passing and who will miss her most are
 her daughters Rikki (Randy) Rueb of Topeka, Rhonda Stone of Garden 
City, her son Frank W. (Cheryl) Schmale of Garden City; her son-in-law 
Bill Bider of Topeka; her seven grandchildren Megan (Brian) Wehkamp of 
Garden City, Marci (Kevin) Flax of Ellis, Kali (John) Adams of Silver 
Lake, Brandon Rueb (Jake Rundle) of Colorado Springs, Lucas (Erin) Bider
 of Overland Park, Carly (Adley) Davis of Ellis, and Jada (Justin) 
Gemaehlich of Hays. Also, seven great-grandchildren Hayden Wehkamp, 
Derek and Ty Flax, Brielle Adams, Bexley Davis, and Ella and Ava 
Gemaehlich. She will be missed by her brother Wes Lucas; sister Vicki 
(David) Selby; sister-in-law Shirley Lucas; as well as many nephews and 
nieces. 
 She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank; her parents 
Wayne and Mildred Lucas; her brothers Ron and Jed Lucas; her daughter 
Robyn Bider; and her son-in-law Steve Stone. 
 Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 
2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Garden City with Pastor Michael 
Hagemann officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 
at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, and the family will be at the 
funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to visit with friends.

 The 
family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in honor of 
Marilyn be given in her name to Lee Richardson Zoo, a favorite 
destination for Marilyn, her children, and grandchildren.  Condolences 
may be posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Marilyn Fern (Lucas) Schmale died at age 92, on Sunday, October 2, 2022, at The Cottages of Garden City. 
 She was born at her Aunt and Uncle’s farm on November 7, 1929, to 
Wesley Wayne Lucas and Mildred (Black) Lucas. Marilyn attended country 
school for her grade school years and during the week while attending 
Sublette High School, she roomed with her brothers, Wes and Jed, at a 
house in town. She returned home on weekends to the family farm in 
Haskell County near Satanta. She was able to pass two grades in one 
year during her country school time, thus she graduated from Sublette 
High School in 1946. She then graduated from Salt City Business School 
in Hutchinson, Kansas. 
 Marilyn enjoyed working as a secretary in Hutchinson and Garden 
City and traveling with girlfriends until 1950 when she caught the 
attention of Frank Schmale. They were married on April 21, 1954, at St.
 James Lutheran Church. Together they were blessed with four children: 
Rikki, Robyn, Rhonda, and Frank Wayne. 
 Marilyn was a devoted wife who supported her husband in his 
businesses; Mobile Electronics, Team Electronics, PermaScreen, and Mobil
 Phone and Communications, and several rental properties. Her 
secretarial and accounting skills were a real asset to Frank. She was 
also a devoted mother, raising children and participating in all their 
many activities. 
 Marilyn was an avid sports fan. She also enjoyed singing for 
several years in the Garden City chapter of Sweet Adeline’s both in the 
chorus and in a quartet along with her sister-in-law, Issie Bonebrake, 
called the Hi-Lows. Golf, shopping, and lunches with friends were high 
on her list of entertainment. 
 Those whom she leaves in her passing and who will miss her most are
 her daughters Rikki (Randy) Rueb of Topeka, Rhonda Stone of Garden 
City, her son Frank W. (Cheryl) Schmale of Garden City; her son-in-law 
Bill Bider of Topeka; her seven grandchildren Megan (Brian) Wehkamp of 
Garden City, Marci (Kevin) Flax of Ellis, Kali (John) Adams of Silver 
Lake, Brandon Rueb (Jake Rundle) of Colorado Springs, Lucas (Erin) Bider
 of Overland Park, Carly (Adley) Davis of Ellis, and Jada (Justin) 
Gemaehlich of Hays. Also, seven great-grandchildren Hayden Wehkamp, 
Derek and Ty Flax, Brielle Adams, Bexley Davis, and Ella and Ava 
Gemaehlich. She will be missed by her brother Wes Lucas; sister Vicki 
(David) Selby; sister-in-law Shirley Lucas; as well as many nephews and 
nieces. 
 She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Frank; her parents 
Wayne and Mildred Lucas; her brothers Ron and Jed Lucas; her daughter 
Robyn Bider; and her son-in-law Steve Stone. 
 Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 9, 
2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Garden City with Pastor Michael 
Hagemann officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday 
at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, and the family will be at the 
funeral home from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to visit with friends. The 
family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in honor of 
Marilyn be given in her name to Lee Richardson Zoo, a favorite 
destination for Marilyn, her children, and grandchildren. Condolences 
may be posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marilyn Fern (Lucas) Schmale

Sandra Faith (Oswald) Richards was born on May 13, 1946, in Allentown,
 Pennsylvania.  She passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on September 29, 
2022, at the age of 76.

She was the oldest of four girls
 born to Louis A. and Geraldine F. (Bailey) Oswald. She attended Norton 
schools, excelling academically and socially, graduating from NCHS in 
1964.  It was in Norton where she met her husband, Warren Dean Richards.
 Sandra cherished the many lifelong friends they made throughout 
Warren’s long career with JCPenney.

She was an active 
member of Denton Bible Church where she participated in a prayer shawl 
group. They crochet or knit shawls which provide comfort for those who 
are ill. She also felt blessed to serve in other areas of church life. 
She studied God’s Word the last fifteen years with several different 
Bible study groups.

After retiring, Sandra stayed very 
active by volunteering at the neighborhood library at Robson Ranch, 
which only enhanced her love of reading and led to additional 
friendships. She also was a volunteer and a very strong advocate for the
 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. She and Warren loved to 
travel and felt blessed to have the opportunity to go on several trips 
with family and friends.

Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Warren.

She
 is survived by her son, Jeff; her daughter and son-in-law, Penny (Paul)
 Seiler; her grandsons and granddaughter-in-law; Corey Fitzner and 
Taylor (Kori) Fitzner; her great-grandson, Harrison Fitzner; her mother,
 Geraldine Packer; three sisters, and their spouses, Karen and Art 
Bates, Sharon and John Hake, Deanna and Roger Braun; one brother-in-law 
and his wife; David and Linda Richards; as well as nieces and nephews.

Visitation
 will be held at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, Denton, Texas on
 Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A graveside 
service will be held in Norton, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 
10:00 AM, followed by a reception at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton, 
Kansas.

While grieving the loss of her presence, we know as a Christian she is healed and eternally home with our Lord.

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is Near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.

Psalm
 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart 
and my portion forever. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn for they
 shall be comforted.

Memorials may be sent to Woman to 
Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 610, Denton, Texas, 76202, or to
 a charity of your choice.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664915820985.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sandra Faith (Oswald) Richards was born on May 13, 1946, in Allentown,
 Pennsylvania. She passed away in Fort Worth, Texas on September 29, 
2022, at the age of 76.She was the oldest of four girls
 born to Louis A. and Geraldine F. (Bailey) Oswald. She attended Norton 
schools, excelling academically and socially, graduating from NCHS in 
1964. It was in Norton where she met her husband, Warren Dean Richards.
 Sandra cherished the many lifelong friends they made throughout 
Warren’s long career with JCPenney.She was an active 
member of Denton Bible Church where she participated in a prayer shawl 
group. They crochet or knit shawls which provide comfort for those who 
are ill. She also felt blessed to serve in other areas of church life. 
She studied God’s Word the last fifteen years with several different 
Bible study groups.After retiring, Sandra stayed very 
active by volunteering at the neighborhood library at Robson Ranch, 
which only enhanced her love of reading and led to additional 
friendships. She also was a volunteer and a very strong advocate for the
 Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center. She and Warren loved to 
travel and felt blessed to have the opportunity to go on several trips 
with family and friends.Sandra was preceded in death by her husband, Warren.She
 is survived by her son, Jeff; her daughter and son-in-law, Penny (Paul)
 Seiler; her grandsons and granddaughter-in-law; Corey Fitzner and 
Taylor (Kori) Fitzner; her great-grandson, Harrison Fitzner; her mother,
 Geraldine Packer; three sisters, and their spouses, Karen and Art 
Bates, Sharon and John Hake, Deanna and Roger Braun; one brother-in-law 
and his wife; David and Linda Richards; as well as nieces and nephews.Visitation
 will be held at Mulkey-Bowles-Montgomery Funeral Home, Denton, Texas on
 Tuesday, October 4, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. A graveside 
service will be held in Norton, Kansas, on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at 
10:00 AM, followed by a reception at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Norton, 
Kansas.While grieving the loss of her presence, we know as a Christian she is healed and eternally home with our Lord.Psalm 34:18 The Lord is Near to the broken-hearted and saves the crushed in spirit.Psalm
 73:26 My flesh and my heart fail; but God is the strength of my heart 
and my portion forever. Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn for they
 shall be comforted.Memorials may be sent to Woman to 
Woman Pregnancy Resource Center, PO Box 610, Denton, Texas, 76202, or to
 a charity of your choice.

Sandra Faith (Oswald) Richards

Marilyn Kay Charles passed away on October 2, 2022, in McPherson, 
Kansas. She was born October 23, 1946, at Russell, Kansas, the daughter 
of Emanuel and Elsie Funk. She was a retired teacher.

Marilyn was raised on a farm in a German community in rural Galatia, 
Kansas. She graduated from Fairview Rural Grade school in northern 
Barton County and Otis Rural High School in 1964. She was baptized and 
confirmed, choir member, Luther League member and a Sunday school 
teacher at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, KS. She went 
to Wichita Business College in 1964 and obtained a Stenographic diploma 
which allowed her to be a secretary for 10 years at Beech and Boeing 
Aircraft, Paine, Webber Brokerage Co. and Barton County Community 
College. While working at Barton County Community College she completed 
an Associate's Degree in general course work. She went on to Kansas 
State University where she worked her way through college and received a
 Bachelor's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education, 
Mental Retardation. She completed her Education with a Master's Degree 
in Special Education at Fort Hays State.

On May 28, 1983, she married Richard Lynn Charles in Great Bend, 
Kansas. They adopted Cassie at the age of 7 in 1990. Marilyn taught for 
20 years in various locations: Topeka, KS as EMH teacher; in the 
Interrelated Special Education Classroom at USD 428 Great Bend, KS; St. 
Patrick's Elementary Great Bend, KS as a 6th grade teacher; USD 431 
Hoisington, KS for 16 years as a 4th grade teacher. She later went on to
 teach at the Adult Education Department at Barton County Community 
College as an ESOL instructor. She completed her teaching career by 
being an ESOL Director for ESSDACK/Barton Academy, Great Bend, KS.

Marilyn was a member of the Alpha Iota Honorary Business Sorority, 
Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Junior College Fraternity, Big Sisters and Big 
Brothers, Council of Exceptional Children, past president of Central 
Kansas Reading Association. She was an officer of Girl's Aglow Christian
 organization of Topeka, KS and an officer for 20 years in Women's Aglow
 Christian International organization of Great Bend, KS.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS where she
 taught Sunday school for many years, serving on the Educational 
Committee, decorating committee and many other committees. Marilyn loved
 floral decorating, painting, and enjoyed working with plants and 
flowers indoors and outdoors. &nbsp;She thoroughly enjoyed working with and 
helping educate young children and adults.

She is survived by her best friend, Richard Charles of Lindsborg; her
 sister, Joetta Hendrickson of Port Angelas, Washington; her daughter, 
Cassie Koehn and husband Dustin Koehn, and grandchildren Cade, Matthew, 
Tyler, Kylie, Lakyn and Kinzie all of Newton; sister-in-law, Janet Funk 
of Milberger, and nephews Doug, Warren and Deric.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Elsie Funk and brother, Wayne Funk.

There will be a Graveside Service at Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, 
Kansas, on Tuesday October 11th at 11am followed by a lunch at the 
church. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 


Memorials may be donated to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of 
Milberger, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664915678363.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Kay Charles passed away on October 2, 2022, in McPherson, 
Kansas. She was born October 23, 1946, at Russell, Kansas, the daughter 
of Emanuel and Elsie Funk. She was a retired teacher.Marilyn was raised on a farm in a German community in rural Galatia, 
Kansas. She graduated from Fairview Rural Grade school in northern 
Barton County and Otis Rural High School in 1964. She was baptized and 
confirmed, choir member, Luther League member and a Sunday school 
teacher at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, KS. She went 
to Wichita Business College in 1964 and obtained a Stenographic diploma 
which allowed her to be a secretary for 10 years at Beech and Boeing 
Aircraft, Paine, Webber Brokerage Co. and Barton County Community 
College. While working at Barton County Community College she completed 
an Associate's Degree in general course work. She went on to Kansas 
State University where she worked her way through college and received a
 Bachelor's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education, 
Mental Retardation. She completed her Education with a Master's Degree 
in Special Education at Fort Hays State.On May 28, 1983, she married Richard Lynn Charles in Great Bend, 
Kansas. They adopted Cassie at the age of 7 in 1990. Marilyn taught for 
20 years in various locations: Topeka, KS as EMH teacher; in the 
Interrelated Special Education Classroom at USD 428 Great Bend, KS; St. 
Patrick's Elementary Great Bend, KS as a 6th grade teacher; USD 431 
Hoisington, KS for 16 years as a 4th grade teacher. She later went on to
 teach at the Adult Education Department at Barton County Community 
College as an ESOL instructor. She completed her teaching career by 
being an ESOL Director for ESSDACK/Barton Academy, Great Bend, KS.Marilyn was a member of the Alpha Iota Honorary Business Sorority, 
Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Junior College Fraternity, Big Sisters and Big 
Brothers, Council of Exceptional Children, past president of Central 
Kansas Reading Association. She was an officer of Girl's Aglow Christian
 organization of Topeka, KS and an officer for 20 years in Women's Aglow
 Christian International organization of Great Bend, KS.She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS where she
 taught Sunday school for many years, serving on the Educational 
Committee, decorating committee and many other committees. Marilyn loved
 floral decorating, painting, and enjoyed working with plants and 
flowers indoors and outdoors. &nbsp;She thoroughly enjoyed working with and 
helping educate young children and adults.She is survived by her best friend, Richard Charles of Lindsborg; her
 sister, Joetta Hendrickson of Port Angelas, Washington; her daughter, 
Cassie Koehn and husband Dustin Koehn, and grandchildren Cade, Matthew, 
Tyler, Kylie, Lakyn and Kinzie all of Newton; sister-in-law, Janet Funk 
of Milberger, and nephews Doug, Warren and Deric.She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Elsie Funk and brother, Wayne Funk.There will be a Graveside Service at Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, 
Kansas, on Tuesday October 11th at 11am followed by a lunch at the 
church. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 
Memorials may be donated to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of 
Milberger, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marilyn Kay Charles

Saturday, January 19th, 1935-Monday, October 3rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, January 19th, 1935-Monday, October 3rd, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Wayne Eldon Bosler

Our father John Henry Schruben passed away peacefully at a hospice 
in Maryland on Sept. 30, 2022.   He was 96 years old, and the last of 
his generation in our large family.

He was born in 
Stockton, Kansas, on January 19, 1926, the fourth child of Leonard John 
Schruben and Edna Mary (McKanna) Schruben.  He was preceded in death by 
his parents and siblings Margaret (Sr. Bernard Marie, Sisters of St. 
Joseph), Leo, and Katherine (Becker).  Also preceding him in death were 
his wife of 58 years, Christine Frances (Copt) Schruben, and two 
grandchildren Tucker and Alana.  He is survived by his children, 
Phillip, Mary, Paul, Jeffrey, Mark, Thomas, Peter and Emily and their 
spouses, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. John is 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Schruben, 
Becker, McKanna, Copt, and DeBauge families.

John 
attended public schools in Kansas, graduating from Stockton High School 
in May 1943.  He served in the United Stated Army from September 1943, 
to March 1946, and is a World War II Veteran. During his Army service he
 was enrolled for one year in an Army Engineering training program at 
Iowa State University. After his initial engineering training, he was 
sent to the European theater in Nov. 1944, where he served on active 
duty in England, France, and Germany.

After his Army 
service, John returned to Kansas, enrolled at Kansas State University in
 Manhattan in May 1946, graduating in May 1948, with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. He later pursued graduate 
studies in engineering, receiving an M.S. in Civil Engineering from 
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1953.

John
 and Christine married in Osage City, Kansas on July 22, 1948. They 
moved to Whiting, Indiana, where John became an architectural engineer 
with Standard Oil of Indiana, where he was employed until 1955. Upon 
joining the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architecture firm in Chicago, 
Illinois, our growing family moved to Harvey, Illinois, and then 
Flossmoor, Illinois.

In 1969, John founded an 
architectural services firm, PSAE MasterSpec, under the auspices of the 
American Institute of Architects.  John and Christine, along with four 
of their children moved from Illinois to Rockville, Maryland in Sept. 
1972.  John joined the AIA as a member in 1958 and was named a Fellow in
 1972.  Following his retirement from the AIA in 1987, the State 
Department asked him to develop specification systems for American 
embassies. He retired from the profession of architecture in 1989 to 
devote his time and energy to diverse woodworking projects and caring 
for Christine.

Along the way, over his long and 
productive life, he designed and built everything from tools, puzzles, 
games, toys, gizmos, homes, and lots of furniture of his own design and 
restorations of many antiques.  Woodworking was his enduring passion and
 joy.  Many family members and friends received from John drawings and 
building expertise for home additions, remodels, do-overs, etc.

We
 want to express our deepest gratitude to our brother Jeffrey Schruben 
for his diligent and loving care of both our parents during their final 
years, and also to those living nearby, Paul, Thomas, and Ann, for their
 companionship, care, and comfort.

Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. 
Thomas Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in 
Stockton. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664915506808.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Our father John Henry Schruben passed away peacefully at a hospice 
in Maryland on Sept. 30, 2022. He was 96 years old, and the last of 
his generation in our large family.He was born in 
Stockton, Kansas, on January 19, 1926, the fourth child of Leonard John 
Schruben and Edna Mary (McKanna) Schruben. He was preceded in death by 
his parents and siblings Margaret (Sr. Bernard Marie, Sisters of St. 
Joseph), Leo, and Katherine (Becker). Also preceding him in death were 
his wife of 58 years, Christine Frances (Copt) Schruben, and two 
grandchildren Tucker and Alana. He is survived by his children, 
Phillip, Mary, Paul, Jeffrey, Mark, Thomas, Peter and Emily and their 
spouses, children, grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. John is 
also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in the Schruben, 
Becker, McKanna, Copt, and DeBauge families.John 
attended public schools in Kansas, graduating from Stockton High School 
in May 1943. He served in the United Stated Army from September 1943, 
to March 1946, and is a World War II Veteran. During his Army service he
 was enrolled for one year in an Army Engineering training program at 
Iowa State University. After his initial engineering training, he was 
sent to the European theater in Nov. 1944, where he served on active 
duty in England, France, and Germany.After his Army 
service, John returned to Kansas, enrolled at Kansas State University in
 Manhattan in May 1946, graduating in May 1948, with a Bachelor of 
Science Degree in Architectural Engineering. He later pursued graduate 
studies in engineering, receiving an M.S. in Civil Engineering from 
Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago in 1953.John
 and Christine married in Osage City, Kansas on July 22, 1948. They 
moved to Whiting, Indiana, where John became an architectural engineer 
with Standard Oil of Indiana, where he was employed until 1955. Upon 
joining the Skidmore, Owings and Merrill architecture firm in Chicago, 
Illinois, our growing family moved to Harvey, Illinois, and then 
Flossmoor, Illinois.In 1969, John founded an 
architectural services firm, PSAE MasterSpec, under the auspices of the 
American Institute of Architects. John and Christine, along with four 
of their children moved from Illinois to Rockville, Maryland in Sept. 
1972. John joined the AIA as a member in 1958 and was named a Fellow in
 1972. Following his retirement from the AIA in 1987, the State 
Department asked him to develop specification systems for American 
embassies. He retired from the profession of architecture in 1989 to 
devote his time and energy to diverse woodworking projects and caring 
for Christine.Along the way, over his long and 
productive life, he designed and built everything from tools, puzzles, 
games, toys, gizmos, homes, and lots of furniture of his own design and 
restorations of many antiques. Woodworking was his enduring passion and
 joy. Many family members and friends received from John drawings and 
building expertise for home additions, remodels, do-overs, etc.We
 want to express our deepest gratitude to our brother Jeffrey Schruben 
for his diligent and loving care of both our parents during their final 
years, and also to those living nearby, Paul, Thomas, and Ann, for their
 companionship, care, and comfort.Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at St. 
Thomas Catholic Church, followed by burial at St. Thomas Cemetery in 
Stockton. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a Vigil
 Service at 7 PM at the funeral home in Stockton.

John Henry Schruben

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State rose to No. 15 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, released on October 4th. The Tigers have been among the Top 25 in four of the five regular season polls and the preseason poll this year. The Tigers defeated Southern Nazarene 3-1 and slipped past then No. 16 Northeastern State 2-1 last week to keep sole leadership in the GAC/MIAA standings and rise from No. 24 to No. 15 in the national poll. FHSU is 7-2-3 overall on the year. Fort Hays State and Northeastern State remain the only two teams from the GAC/MIAA listed in the Top 25, with the RiverHawks dropping to No. 22 this week.

Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for October 4, 2022.&nbsp;

1. Davis &amp; Elkins College 1 9-0-0 2. Franklin Pierce 2 12-0-1 3. California State University-Dominguez Hills 4 9-0-2 4. Saginaw Valley State 5 8-0-2 5. Florida Tech 6 5-0-3 6. Mercyhurst 8 10-0-1 7. Colorado State University-Pueblo 15 9-2-1 8. Midwestern State 3 6-1-2 9. University of Charleston 9 9-1-0 10. Cal Poly Pomona 12 8-1-2 11. University of Tampa 13 4-2-1 12. California State University-Los Angeles 7 7-1-2 13. Carson-Newman University RV 6-1-4 14. University of Montevallo 10 6-1-3 15. Fort Hays State 24 7-2-3 16. Oklahoma Christian RV 7-1-2 17. Adelphi 20 5-1-4 18. St. Mary's (Texas) 18 5-0-4 19. Maryville (Mo.) NR 7-3-1 20. Western Washington 19 7-0-3 21. Barry 23 6-1-2 22. Northeastern State 16 5-2-2 23. Wisconsin-Parkside RV 7-2-1 24. Mercy College 22 8-2-1 25. Catawba College NR 7-2-1

Records shown are through games of Oct. 2, 2022

Also receiving votes:&nbsp;University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Nova Southeastern University, Lander University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Notre Dame College, Rockhurst University, Rogers State University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Simon Fraser University, Mars Hill University, University of West Florida

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 </figure>FHSU Athletics

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State rose to No. 15 in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll, released on October 4th. The Tigers have been among the Top 25 in four of the five regular season polls and the preseason poll this year. The Tigers defeated Southern Nazarene 3-1 and slipped past then No. 16 Northeastern State 2-1 last week to keep sole leadership in the GAC/MIAA standings and rise from No. 24 to No. 15 in the national poll. FHSU is 7-2-3 overall on the year. Fort Hays State and Northeastern State remain the only two teams from the GAC/MIAA listed in the Top 25, with the RiverHawks dropping to No. 22 this week.Below is the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 for October 4, 2022.&nbsp;1. Davis &amp; Elkins College 1 9-0-0 2. Franklin Pierce 2 12-0-1 3. California State University-Dominguez Hills 4 9-0-2 4. Saginaw Valley State 5 8-0-2 5. Florida Tech 6 5-0-3 6. Mercyhurst 8 10-0-1 7. Colorado State University-Pueblo 15 9-2-1 8. Midwestern State 3 6-1-2 9. University of Charleston 9 9-1-0 10. Cal Poly Pomona 12 8-1-2 11. University of Tampa 13 4-2-1 12. California State University-Los Angeles 7 7-1-2 13. Carson-Newman University RV 6-1-4 14. University of Montevallo 10 6-1-3 15. Fort Hays State 24 7-2-3 16. Oklahoma Christian RV 7-1-2 17. Adelphi 20 5-1-4 18. St. Mary's (Texas) 18 5-0-4 19. Maryville (Mo.) NR 7-3-1 20. Western Washington 19 7-0-3 21. Barry 23 6-1-2 22. Northeastern State 16 5-2-2 23. Wisconsin-Parkside RV 7-2-1 24. Mercy College 22 8-2-1 25. Catawba College NR 7-2-1Records shown are through games of Oct. 2, 2022Also receiving votes:&nbsp;University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, Nova Southeastern University, Lander University, Lenoir-Rhyne University, Notre Dame College, Rockhurst University, Rogers State University, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Simon Fraser University, Mars Hill University, University of West Florida

⚽ FHSU men rise to No. 15 in United Soccer Coaches Top 25

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State Women's Soccer is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, posted on Tuesday, October 4. After a shutout win over Newman and a draw with then No. 11 ranked Central Oklahoma last week, the Tigers received votes for the poll the first time this season. Central Missouri (No. 3) and Central Oklahoma (No. 21) represent the MIAA in the Top 25 this week, while Fort Hays State is the lone MIAA team in the receiving votes section. The Tigers are one of two unbeaten teams in the MIAA at 8-0-4 overall and have posted a 3-0-2 record in the conference so far. Central Missouri is the other unbeaten team at 11-0-1 on the year, 5-0 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA with eight shutout wins.&nbsp;This is Fort Hays State's best start to a season through 12 matches in program history. This is the first time the Tigers are receiving recognition in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll since September 17, 2017. The Tigers were No. 14 in the preseason poll in 2017 and then No. 17 in the first regular season poll that season before moving into the receiving votes section on September 17. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Women's Division II Top 25 Poll.

1. Dallas Baptist 1 7-1-1 2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Fla.) 2 8-0-3 3. Central Missouri 4 11-0-1 4. Columbus State 3 8-1-1 5. West Chester 5 10-0-0 6. Grand Valley State 6 8-1-2 6. Hawaii-Hilo 7 7-0-1 8. Catawba College 9 11-0-1 9. College of Saint Rose 8 9-0-2 10. Colorado School of Mines 15 8-1-2 11. Lee 14 7-0-4 12. McKendree 12 9-0-2 13. Minnesota State-Mankato 19 8-1-2 14. Western Washington RV 6-1-3 15. Mercy College 17 8-1-0 16. West Texas A&amp;M 10 8-1-1 17t. Frostburg State 23 10-0-0 17t. Point Loma Nazarene 18 6-1-2 19. Mississippi College 21 8-2-0 20. Flagler College 20 5-2-2 21. Central Oklahoma 11 8-1-3 22. Angelo State 24 10-1-1 23. Adelphi RV 7-2-1 24. Ashland NR 8-3-0 25. West Florida NR 9-2-1

Also receiving votes:&nbsp;West Virginia State University, California State University Chico, Sonoma State University, St. Edward's University, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, University of North Carolina-Pembroke,&nbsp;Fort Hays State University, Franklin Pierce University, Bloomsburg University

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664914678963.jpeg" alt="Courtesy FHSU Athletics/Nicole Heitmann" />
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 </figure>FHSU AthleticsKANSAS CITY, Mo. - Fort Hays State Women's Soccer is receiving votes in the latest United Soccer Coaches Top 25 poll, posted on Tuesday, October 4. After a shutout win over Newman and a draw with then No. 11 ranked Central Oklahoma last week, the Tigers received votes for the poll the first time this season. Central Missouri (No. 3) and Central Oklahoma (No. 21) represent the MIAA in the Top 25 this week, while Fort Hays State is the lone MIAA team in the receiving votes section. The Tigers are one of two unbeaten teams in the MIAA at 8-0-4 overall and have posted a 3-0-2 record in the conference so far. Central Missouri is the other unbeaten team at 11-0-1 on the year, 5-0 in the MIAA. Fort Hays State leads the MIAA with eight shutout wins.&nbsp;This is Fort Hays State's best start to a season through 12 matches in program history. This is the first time the Tigers are receiving recognition in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll since September 17, 2017. The Tigers were No. 14 in the preseason poll in 2017 and then No. 17 in the first regular season poll that season before moving into the receiving votes section on September 17. Below is the United Soccer Coaches Women's Division II Top 25 Poll.1. Dallas Baptist 1 7-1-1 2. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical (Fla.) 2 8-0-3 3. Central Missouri 4 11-0-1 4. Columbus State 3 8-1-1 5. West Chester 5 10-0-0 6. Grand Valley State 6 8-1-2 6. Hawaii-Hilo 7 7-0-1 8. Catawba College 9 11-0-1 9. College of Saint Rose 8 9-0-2 10. Colorado School of Mines 15 8-1-2 11. Lee 14 7-0-4 12. McKendree 12 9-0-2 13. Minnesota State-Mankato 19 8-1-2 14. Western Washington RV 6-1-3 15. Mercy College 17 8-1-0 16. West Texas A&amp;M 10 8-1-1 17t. Frostburg State 23 10-0-0 17t. Point Loma Nazarene 18 6-1-2 19. Mississippi College 21 8-2-0 20. Flagler College 20 5-2-2 21. Central Oklahoma 11 8-1-3 22. Angelo State 24 10-1-1 23. Adelphi RV 7-2-1 24. Ashland NR 8-3-0 25. West Florida NR 9-2-1Records shown are through games of Oct. 2, 2022Also receiving votes:&nbsp;West Virginia State University, California State University Chico, Sonoma State University, St. Edward's University, Northwest Nazarene University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, University of North Carolina-Pembroke,&nbsp;Fort Hays State University, Franklin Pierce University, Bloomsburg University

⚽ Tiger women receiving votes on latest United Soccer Coaches poll

Ramona Geralda Cook, 61, of Russell, KS died on October 3, 2022,&nbsp; after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on 07/22/1961 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Bernadine Ritter. She grew up in Oberlin, KS and was the 2nd&nbsp;oldest of 5 girls. Ramona graduated Oberlin High School in 1979. She went on to college at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Go Tigers!)&nbsp;

She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Cook on May 28, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union they were blessed with 4 children, Audra and Timothy (twins), Matthew and Michael. &nbsp;

Ramona taught school at USD 407 for 25 years from 1983-2008. She then went on to help her son Tim, at the A&amp;W restaurant for a couple years before fully committing to Cooks Home and Auto- adding appliances, furniture, hardware and many other amazing items. Ramona and Greg purchased the store in 2004 and have owned and operated it ever since. &nbsp;

Ramona loved loading up the Astro mini van and taking the entire family on vacations. She enjoyed attending and never missed one of her kids’ recognitions, dance recitals, sporting events or special moments in their lives. She loved going to Chiefs games and when she couldn’t attend, she would watch them on tv. She was also a huge FHSU athletics fan! Ramona was blessed with two grandkids and loved spending time with them. Most recently, Ramona and Greg enjoyed travelling to shows to add new items to the store. She loved her Delta Mu family and was a proud member of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic -Church in Russell.&nbsp;

Ramona is survived by her spouse, Greg Cook (Russell), 4 children, Audra Henne (Lance Henne) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Cook (Jason Morford) of Russell, KS, Matthew Cook (Kathleen Cook) of Hays, KS and Michael Cook ( Paige Mendicina) of Russell, KS. She is survived by all 4 sisters, Marie Bloss (Jim Bloss) of McKinney, TX, Delores Healey (Grant Jaquith) of Topeka, KS, Rose Marconette (Sean Marconette) of Edwardsville, KS and Cathy Ritter of McKinney, TX. One brother-in-law, Mark Cook (Sandra Cook) of Hays, one sister-in-law, Debbie Cook (Bruce Smith) of Columbus, MT. Two grandchildren Paxton and Sienna Henne, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Ramona Geralda Cook, 61, of Russell, KS died on October 3, 2022,&nbsp; after a long and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her family. Ramona was born on 07/22/1961 in McCook, NE to Raymond and Bernadine Ritter. She grew up in Oberlin, KS and was the 2nd&nbsp;oldest of 5 girls. Ramona graduated Oberlin High School in 1979. She went on to college at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science in Education (Go Tigers!)&nbsp;She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Gregory L. Cook on May 28, 1983, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;From this union they were blessed with 4 children, Audra and Timothy (twins), Matthew and Michael. &nbsp;Ramona taught school at USD 407 for 25 years from 1983-2008. She then went on to help her son Tim, at the A&amp;W restaurant for a couple years before fully committing to Cooks Home and Auto- adding appliances, furniture, hardware and many other amazing items. Ramona and Greg purchased the store in 2004 and have owned and operated it ever since. &nbsp;Ramona loved loading up the Astro mini van and taking the entire family on vacations. She enjoyed attending and never missed one of her kids’ recognitions, dance recitals, sporting events or special moments in their lives. She loved going to Chiefs games and when she couldn’t attend, she would watch them on tv. She was also a huge FHSU athletics fan! Ramona was blessed with two grandkids and loved spending time with them. Most recently, Ramona and Greg enjoyed travelling to shows to add new items to the store. She loved her Delta Mu family and was a proud member of St. Mary’s Queen of Angels Catholic -Church in Russell.&nbsp;Ramona is survived by her spouse, Greg Cook (Russell), 4 children, Audra Henne (Lance Henne) of Wichita, KS, Timothy Cook (Jason Morford) of Russell, KS, Matthew Cook (Kathleen Cook) of Hays, KS and Michael Cook ( Paige Mendicina) of Russell, KS. She is survived by all 4 sisters, Marie Bloss (Jim Bloss) of McKinney, TX, Delores Healey (Grant Jaquith) of Topeka, KS, Rose Marconette (Sean Marconette) of Edwardsville, KS and Cathy Ritter of McKinney, TX. One brother-in-law, Mark Cook (Sandra Cook) of Hays, one sister-in-law, Debbie Cook (Bruce Smith) of Columbus, MT. Two grandchildren Paxton and Sienna Henne, several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. &nbsp;Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Ramona Geralda Cook

Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F. (III) and Edith L. (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76. 

Patricia lived her early life in Hays, KS. On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine. Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother. She made a family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, KS, until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, KS and then 2019 when she moved to Gardner, KS to live out her life.&nbsp;

She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with family. She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes. She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, KS. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.&nbsp;

Those who preceded her in death were parents, Henry F. (III) and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy. Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, KS, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, MO, Christine Sellers and Katherine Sellers of Russell, KS. Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and husband, Patrick of Adrian, MO, Jamie Crawford of St. John, KS, Randi Steinle of Yukon, OK, and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and husband, Jacob Sellens of Russell, KS, Great-grandchildren: Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Brother, Henry F. Pierce (IIII) and wife Mary Lynn of Ohio, sister Mary Beth Sayre, and husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.

On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located at 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664901084878.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F. (III) and Edith L. (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, MO. Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76. Patricia lived her early life in Hays, KS. On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine. Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother. She made a family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, KS, until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, KS and then 2019 when she moved to Gardner, KS to live out her life.&nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with family. She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes. She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, KS. She was a member of the Episcopal Church.&nbsp;Those who preceded her in death were parents, Henry F. (III) and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy. Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, KS, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, MO, Christine Sellers and Katherine Sellers of Russell, KS. Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and husband, Patrick of Adrian, MO, Jamie Crawford of St. John, KS, Randi Steinle of Yukon, OK, and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and husband, Jacob Sellens of Russell, KS, Great-grandchildren: Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Brother, Henry F. Pierce (IIII) and wife Mary Lynn of Ohio, sister Mary Beth Sayre, and husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.On Monday, October 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel located at 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Patricia Anne Pierce

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent knife attack made his first court appearance in the case Monday.

Julian Gonzalez, 38, Newton, was charged with attempted murder in the 1st&nbsp;degree, aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated endangering a child, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Just after 6 p.m. Sept. 28, police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with a disturbance at Murdock and West Street in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;

At the scene, officers locate several citizens providing first aid to the victim. Two citizens played a vital role by putting themselves in harm’s way to subdue the suspect which allowed other witnesses to render aid.

One witness utilized her vehicle by driving it toward the suspect identified as 38-year-old Julian Gonzalez resulting in the suspect disengaging. Another witness who was carrying a concealed firearm held the Gonzalez at gunpoint until officers arrived on the scene.

Investigators learned Gonzalez intentionally used his white 2010 Hyundai Elantra to strike a gray 2018 Chevrolet Cruz, driven by the victim. The Chevy Cruz also had a 28-yearold woman, a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy in the car.

Gonzalez then exited his vehicle and began breaking the Chevy windows out with nun-chucks. The adult victims were getting the juvenile victims out of the vehicle when Gonzalez began stabbing the 30-year-old man in the lower body, according to Ditch.

A few citizens gave commands at gunpoint to Gonzalez to stop and other citizens provided first aid to the victim until officers arrived. The adult female victim received minor lacerations from exiting the vehicle. All victims and the suspect were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it October 17 .&nbsp; Gonzalez remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $250,000 bond.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Gonzalez-photo Sedgwick County</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A Kansas man accused in a violent knife attack made his first court appearance in the case Monday.Julian Gonzalez, 38, Newton, was charged with attempted murder in the 1st&nbsp;degree, aggravated battery, two counts of aggravated endangering a child, and criminal possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Just after 6 p.m. Sept. 28, police were dispatched to a vehicle accident with a disturbance at Murdock and West Street in Wichita, according to Officer Chad Ditch.&nbsp;At the scene, officers locate several citizens providing first aid to the victim. Two citizens played a vital role by putting themselves in harm’s way to subdue the suspect which allowed other witnesses to render aid.One witness utilized her vehicle by driving it toward the suspect identified as 38-year-old Julian Gonzalez resulting in the suspect disengaging. Another witness who was carrying a concealed firearm held the Gonzalez at gunpoint until officers arrived on the scene.Investigators learned Gonzalez intentionally used his white 2010 Hyundai Elantra to strike a gray 2018 Chevrolet Cruz, driven by the victim. The Chevy Cruz also had a 28-yearold woman, a 4-year-old girl and a 5-year-old boy in the car.Gonzalez then exited his vehicle and began breaking the Chevy windows out with nun-chucks. The adult victims were getting the juvenile victims out of the vehicle when Gonzalez began stabbing the 30-year-old man in the lower body, according to Ditch.A few citizens gave commands at gunpoint to Gonzalez to stop and other citizens provided first aid to the victim until officers arrived. The adult female victim received minor lacerations from exiting the vehicle. All victims and the suspect were transported to an area hospital for treatment.Attorneys in the case are scheduled to discuss it October 17 .&nbsp; Gonzalez remains in the Sedgwick County Jail on a $250,000 bond.&nbsp;

Kansas man charged with attempted murder for violent attack

Blas Rodriguez Sr., age 67, passed away on 
September 30, 2022, at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was born on February 3, 1955, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico,
 the son of Nicolas and Petra Alvidrez Rodriguez.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas, since 1991, he was a retired mill operator and feed truck 
driver for Poky Feeders in Scott City, Kansas.

He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On October 13, 1984, he married Graciela Armendariz in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.

Survivors include his Wife - Graciela Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Sons - Blas Jr. &amp; Claudia Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Noe &amp; Yuri Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Carlos &amp; 
Berenice Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Reyna 
Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas and Diana &amp; Luis Aguilera of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Jesus Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Four 
Sisters - Trinidad Rodriguez of Mexico, Hilda Prieto of Canyon City, 
Colorado, Luz M. Rodriguez of Clovis, New Mexico, Edelmira Rodriguez of 
Mexico and Seven Grandchildren.

Services are pending with Pricer and Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Blas Rodriguez Sr., age 67, passed away on 
September 30, 2022, at the Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was born on February 3, 1955, in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico,
 the son of Nicolas and Petra Alvidrez Rodriguez.&nbsp; A resident of Scott 
City, Kansas, since 1991, he was a retired mill operator and feed truck 
driver for Poky Feeders in Scott City, Kansas.He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.On October 13, 1984, he married Graciela Armendariz in Satevo, Chihuahua, Mexico.&nbsp; She survives.Survivors include his Wife - Graciela Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Sons - Blas Jr. &amp; Claudia Rodriguez of Scott City, 
Kansas, Noe &amp; Yuri Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Carlos &amp; 
Berenice Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Reyna 
Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas and Diana &amp; Luis Aguilera of Scott 
City, Kansas, One Brother - Jesus Rodriguez of Scott City, Kansas, Four 
Sisters - Trinidad Rodriguez of Mexico, Hilda Prieto of Canyon City, 
Colorado, Luz M. Rodriguez of Clovis, New Mexico, Edelmira Rodriguez of 
Mexico and Seven Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Services are pending with Pricer and Sons Funeral Homes.

Blas Rodriguez Sr.

November 15, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022

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

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 </figure>November 15, 1931 ~ October 3, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Robert 'Bob' Hildreth

Kenneth
 LeRoy Michaelis died 24 of August 2022 in Yelm, Thurston County, 
Washington, at the home of his daughter, Dawn Faber. Ken was born in the
 hospital, the 1st of July 1944 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas, 
the loving son of Ruben Michaelis and Katherine Sophia Miller. Ken grew 
up on a farm Northeast of Susank, Kansas and started taking accordion 
lessons at a young age. When he was 8 years old he played in the popular
 Eddie Basgall Band to help supplement his family's income.

Ken
 joined the United States Army in 1962 where he was a member of the 5th 
Army Band located near Chicago. After his years in the Army Ken became a
 professional musician, arranger and&nbsp; composer. Ken performed and 
arranged music for Eddie Basgall, Tony Albert, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, 
Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and many more big names in the Country
 Music industry. He lived in Branson, Missouri, on and off for about 30 
years, where he worked with the Cajun Connection at Silver Dollar City, 
Shoji Tabuchi, The Osmond Brothers and most recently Lee Roy Van Dyke. 
Ken won several music awards during his career in Branson:&nbsp; Entertainer 
of the year and also Keyboard player of the year.

Ken
 had survived his parents and siblings: Ella Mae Bender- Bushell, 
Victoria Bernice Ehrlich and Clifford Dean Michaelis. Ken leaves behind 
two daughters: Dawn Faber of Yelm, Washington, and Jackie Maxfield of 
Salt Lake City, Utah, and 12 grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held 14th of October at 4pm at the Hoisington Cemetery.

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 </figure>Kenneth
 LeRoy Michaelis died 24 of August 2022 in Yelm, Thurston County, 
Washington, at the home of his daughter, Dawn Faber. Ken was born in the
 hospital, the 1st of July 1944 in Hoisington, Barton County, Kansas, 
the loving son of Ruben Michaelis and Katherine Sophia Miller. Ken grew 
up on a farm Northeast of Susank, Kansas and started taking accordion 
lessons at a young age. When he was 8 years old he played in the popular
 Eddie Basgall Band to help supplement his family's income.Ken
 joined the United States Army in 1962 where he was a member of the 5th 
Army Band located near Chicago. After his years in the Army Ken became a
 professional musician, arranger and&nbsp; composer. Ken performed and 
arranged music for Eddie Basgall, Tony Albert, Red Skelton, Bob Hope, 
Kenny Rogers, Olivia Newton-John, and many more big names in the Country
 Music industry. He lived in Branson, Missouri, on and off for about 30 
years, where he worked with the Cajun Connection at Silver Dollar City, 
Shoji Tabuchi, The Osmond Brothers and most recently Lee Roy Van Dyke. 
Ken won several music awards during his career in Branson:&nbsp; Entertainer 
of the year and also Keyboard player of the year.Ken
 had survived his parents and siblings: Ella Mae Bender- Bushell, 
Victoria Bernice Ehrlich and Clifford Dean Michaelis. Ken leaves behind 
two daughters: Dawn Faber of Yelm, Washington, and Jackie Maxfield of 
Salt Lake City, Utah, and 12 grandchildren.Graveside service will be held 14th of October at 4pm at the Hoisington Cemetery.

Kenneth LeRoy Michaelis

As life continues moving
online, the ongoing threat from bad actors continues to grow in frequency and
insidiousness.

While technology becomes
more ubiquitous, remaining safe often comes down to understanding how scammers
operate and how they collect information that will ultimately be used to damage
or steal from the owner.

Local cybersecurity
expert and owner of TreeTop Security Dallas Haselhorst is set to offer three
free training sessions in Hays in October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness
month.

The events are open to
the public and benefits home and business users.

The first hour-long event
is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main. Two
other events are scheduled for noon Oct. 12 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th.

Hays Public Library Communications Coordinator Callie Kolacny said events like this one are important for the community.

"There are so many scams out there that we
thought partnering with TreeTop Security to bring this program to the library
was a great idea,” Kolacny said. “We have patrons who come here to use the
wifi and public computers, so to give them an opportunity to learn more about
how to stay safe online seems like a good fit."

Grow Hays Executive
Director Doug Williams also said cybersecurity is an important topic for many.

“Information systems have become the lifeblood of many
businesses, and protecting those systems is essential to the survival of those
businesses,” Williams said. “Grow Hays is committed to ensuring that local
businesses understand the importance of cybersecurity and the role it plays in
protecting their critical business information.”

The month was designated
as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 and has grown in importance since.

“The
Department of Homeland Security is initially who started it,” Haselhorst said. “It
started off as just kind of a U.S.-based thing, and they quickly determined that this
isn't just us, this is the world.”

Back then, he said, the
importance of having a dedicated month to raise cybersecurity awareness seemed of little significance — now, it cannot be overstated.

“At the time, it didn't seem
like that big of a deal,” Haselhorst said. “And now, obviously, it's something
that affects every business, every individual, and if it's not part of your day-to-day,
brace yourself, because it may be coming.”

Key to keeping people safe
from online threats is prevention, and a primary mission in October is to share
information about online dangers and how to avoid them.

“It's a whole month
dedicated to the media and lots of folks like myself, professionals in the
industry, getting together and making sure that everybody is aware of
different topics that could affect them,” Haselhorst said. “From a
cybersecurity standpoint, whether that's ransomware, phishing emails, you name
it, it kind of goes over the full gamut of cybersecurity and making sure that
everybody's aware that it can happen to them.”

Each year a theme is selected
for the month. This year’s theme is See Yourself in Cyber.

“While cybersecurity may seem
like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people,” according to
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency website. “This October will focus on the “people” part of
cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help educate CISA
partners and the public and ensure all individuals and organizations make smart
decisions whether on the job, at home or at school – now and in the future.”

During the month, the CISA will promote
four key actions that can keep people safer online:

Making people aware of
the threat and how to protect themselves is a vital part of stopping threats
before they happen, Haselhorst said and can especially be impactful to small businesses.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664478114230.jpg" alt="Image courtesy Pixabay." />
 <figcaption>Image courtesy Pixabay.</figcaption>
 </figure>By JAMES BELL Hays PostAs life continues moving
online, the ongoing threat from bad actors continues to grow in frequency and
insidiousness.While technology becomes
more ubiquitous, remaining safe often comes down to understanding how scammers
operate and how they collect information that will ultimately be used to damage
or steal from the owner.Local cybersecurity
expert and owner of TreeTop Security Dallas Haselhorst is set to offer three
free training sessions in Hays in October, which is Cybersecurity Awareness
month.<div><iframe width="100%" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ApYrJ2SPJ9o" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe></div>The events are open to
the public and benefits home and business users.The first hour-long event
is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at the Hays Public Library, 1205 Main. Two
other events are scheduled for noon Oct. 12 and 5:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at BriefSpace, 219 W. 10th.Hays Public Library Communications Coordinator Callie Kolacny said events like this one are important for the community."There are so many scams out there that we
thought partnering with TreeTop Security to bring this program to the library
was a great idea,” Kolacny said. “We have patrons who come here to use the
wifi and public computers, so to give them an opportunity to learn more about
how to stay safe online seems like a good fit."Grow Hays Executive
Director Doug Williams also said cybersecurity is an important topic for many.“Information systems have become the lifeblood of many
businesses, and protecting those systems is essential to the survival of those
businesses,” Williams said. “Grow Hays is committed to ensuring that local
businesses understand the importance of cybersecurity and the role it plays in
protecting their critical business information.”The month was designated
as Cybersecurity Awareness Month in 2004 and has grown in importance since.“The
Department of Homeland Security is initially who started it,” Haselhorst said. “It
started off as just kind of a U.S.-based thing, and they quickly determined that this
isn't just us, this is the world.”<div><iframe title="AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION: Cybersecurity awareness events help locals understand online threats" allowtransparency="true" height="300" width="100%" style="border: none; min-width: min(100%, 430px);" scrolling="no" data-name="pb-iframe-player" src="https://www.podbean.com/player-v2/?i=sfuy8-12d8386-pb&from=pb6admin&square=1&share=1&download=1&rtl=0&fonts=Arial&skin=3267a3&font-color=auto&logo_link=podcast_page&btn-skin=3267a3&size=450" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div>Back then, he said, the
importance of having a dedicated month to raise cybersecurity awareness seemed of little significance — now, it cannot be overstated.“At the time, it didn't seem
like that big of a deal,” Haselhorst said. “And now, obviously, it's something
that affects every business, every individual, and if it's not part of your day-to-day,
brace yourself, because it may be coming.”Key to keeping people safe
from online threats is prevention, and a primary mission in October is to share
information about online dangers and how to avoid them.“It's a whole month
dedicated to the media and lots of folks like myself, professionals in the
industry, getting together and making sure that everybody is aware of
different topics that could affect them,” Haselhorst said. “From a
cybersecurity standpoint, whether that's ransomware, phishing emails, you name
it, it kind of goes over the full gamut of cybersecurity and making sure that
everybody's aware that it can happen to them.”Each year a theme is selected
for the month. This year’s theme is See Yourself in Cyber.“While cybersecurity may seem
like a complex subject, ultimately, it’s really all about people,” according to
the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security
Agency website. “This October will focus on the “people” part of
cybersecurity, providing information and resources to help educate CISA
partners and the public and ensure all individuals and organizations make smart
decisions whether on the job, at home or at school – now and in the future.”During the month, the CISA will promote
four key actions that can keep people safer online:<ul>
 <li>Enable
 Multi-Factor Authentication</li><li>Use&nbsp;Strong
 Passwords</li><li>Recognize
 and Report Phishing</li><li>Update
 Your Software</li>
 </ul>Making people aware of
the threat and how to protect themselves is a vital part of stopping threats
before they happen, Haselhorst said and can especially be impactful to small businesses.“Education
and free education on top of that is really your best resource,” he said. “I
can't tell you the number of businesses that we work with where somebody says, ‘Hey,
this looks odd.’ And the reason why they say that that looks really odd is
because they've had training that helps them indicate that there's just
something really off about this email.”For those that cannot
make the scheduled events, Haselhorst said TreeTop Security works to bring the
presentation to any organization that is interested in protecting their digital
assets.“Back
in 2019, we had put together some cybersecurity awareness training … and some
associated materials and kind of gave that away for anyone in the world to
really take and take back to their community and their businesses.”That information has since
been used to protect people and businesses across the world, he said.“We continue to update
it, every six months, sometimes every year, and release that, in accordance
with Cybersecurity Awareness Month,” Haselhorst said.Whether attending a
session or learning about cybersecurity through independent research, he said understanding
online threats should be a priority for everyone.“It is one of the best
things that you can do,” Haselhorst said. “If you say, ‘Well, I don't have $1,000s
to spend on security right now.’ You will after something happens,
unfortunately. But the biggest thing is just get in there, get some education.
It's not gimmicky. We're not pitching anything. It is things that every home
user, every business user, can use in their day-to-day.”