By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-01-10/dealers-are-spiking-drugs-with-fentanyl-and-killing-even-more-kansans-during-the-pandemic">Kansas News Service</a>

People come to Valley Hope in Atchison, Kansas, to get clean. They’re
 fed up with addiction to cocaine or methamphetamine or OxyContin.

And
 that’s when some find out through a drug test that they’re actually 
hooked on something else, too: A drug they didn’t even know they were 
taking.

This synthetic opioid is <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2016/09/29/why-fentanyl-is-deadlier-than-heroin/" target="_blank">far more potent</a> than morphine or heroin. Even small amounts can kill. Withdrawal from it is painful.

And
 the growing practice of spiking other drugs with fentanyl — to heighten
 the addiction and keep buyers coming back for more — is fueling a sharp
 increase in fatal overdoses across Kansas and the U.S.

Physician 
Jon Siebert, Valley Hope Association’s medical director, sees the shock 
that patients experience when they learn they’re addicted to fentanyl. 
He asks them what they’ve been buying.

“The typical answer is, 
they’ll say, ‘Well, I’m doing Oxy-30,’” he said. “People who are 
manufacturing fentanyl, they press it into a pill.”

The pills look
 like 30mg OxyContin. It’s enough to trick people into trying it. Some 
eventually realize it contains fentanyl, but by then stopping is no easy
 feat.

The latest <a href="https://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/VSRR-Provisional-Drug-Overdose-Death-Counts/xkb8-kh2a" target="_blank">preliminary federal and state tallies</a> of drug deaths paint an alarming picture for 2020 that appears to be worsening in 2021.

Overdose deaths increased 30% <a href="https://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/VSRR-Provisional-Drug-Overdose-Death-Counts/xkb8-kh2a" target="_blank">across the country</a> in 2020, and rose by one-quarter in Kansas and by one-fifth in Missouri.

The federal government says the national death toll — it topped 
90,000 in 2020 — set a grim record. In Kansas, it appears nearly 500 
people died from overdoses.

Figures aren’t complete for 2021, but 
the most recent tallies published by the Centers for Disease Control and
 Prevention suggest fatal overdoses continue to trend upward.

Experts say the alarming trend is fueled largely by the <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/04/22/989833102/overdose-deaths-surged-in-pandemic-as-more-drugs-were-laced-with-fentanyl" target="_blank">prevalence of fentanyl</a> and similar substances that people often consume unknowingly when mixed into other opioids and drugs.

National
 health officials suspect a direct link to the spread of COVID-19, which
 isolated people, destabilized their finances and housing, and 
complicated their access to medical and mental health care.

For
 many people, he said, “addiction is a disease of isolation.” Staying 
clean requires support, and the pandemic cuts off more people from loved
 ones, friends or professionals.

“You’re not able to be around your peers and get the help you need when you’re having a bad day,” he said.

Valley
 Hope Association, which has residential centers in seven states, has 
continued to serve people through the pandemic. COVID-19 regularly 
interrupts that work.

Across the Valley Hope network, Siebert said COVID-19 disruptions happen almost weekly.

“You
 can’t guarantee that everyone’s not got COVID when they check in,” 
Siebert said. “And so occasionally someone does get sick, and you have 
to pause admissions.”

Though a <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-increases-in-opioid-related-overdose.pdf" target="_blank">federal survey</a>
 found many people said the pandemic interrupted their access to illegal
 drugs, it also found that millions reported increasing their 
consumption in 2020.

In October, the Biden administration said it would back strategies meant to save lives among people struggling with addiction.

That
 includes approaches that are sometimes controversial, such as providing
 test strips that help drug users check for fentanyl contamination in 
other substances they buy from dealers, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/10/27/1049245787/biden-hhs-tackle-drug-overdose-deaths" target="_blank">NPR reported</a>.

Kansas is one of a handful of states <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm" target="_blank">reporting the biggest jumps</a> — percentage-wise — in lives lost to overdoses during a 12-month period early in the pandemic.

Kansans can get <a href="https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">free training</a>
 in administering naloxone to someone experiencing an opioid overdose. 
Naloxone (also known by the brand name, Narcan) counteracts the 
overdose.

<a href="https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/pharmacists/naloxone-dispensing" target="_blank">Many pharmacies</a> across Kansas dispense it without a prescription. A state-federal program also offers limited supplies of <a href="https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">free naloxone</a>.

Kansas
 health officials say that an analysis of overdoses during the first six
 months of 2021 shows the vast majority of deaths involved 
methamphetamine, fentanyl or similar substances called fentanyl analogs.

Prescription opioids and cocaine also played a role, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says.

Federal officials say even in fatal overdoses on methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs, <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/04/22/989833102/overdose-deaths-surged-in-pandemic-as-more-drugs-were-laced-with-fentanyl" target="_blank">fentanyl contamination</a> is usually involved.

The federal government operates <a href="https://findtreatment.gov/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">a website</a>
 meant to help people struggling with addiction to find treatment. The 
Kansas hotline for substance addictions is (866) 645-8216.

The <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-increases-in-opioid-related-overdose.pdf" target="_blank">American Medical Association</a>
 says every state has seen overdose spikes during the pandemic. It wants
 the federal government to help remove insurance hurdles and other 
barriers to addiction treatment.

Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on
 consumer health for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on 
Twitter @celia_LJ or email her at celia@kcur.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641841246356.png" alt="Fake OxyContin pills often contain fentanyl. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration" />
 <figcaption>Fake OxyContin pills often contain fentanyl. U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration</figcaption>
 </figure>By CELIA LLOPIS-JEPSEN <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2022-01-10/dealers-are-spiking-drugs-with-fentanyl-and-killing-even-more-kansans-during-the-pandemic">Kansas News Service</a>People come to Valley Hope in Atchison, Kansas, to get clean. They’re
 fed up with addiction to cocaine or methamphetamine or OxyContin.And
 that’s when some find out through a drug test that they’re actually 
hooked on something else, too: A drug they didn’t even know they were 
taking.Fentanyl.This synthetic opioid is <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2016/09/29/why-fentanyl-is-deadlier-than-heroin/" target="_blank">far more potent</a> than morphine or heroin. Even small amounts can kill. Withdrawal from it is painful.And
 the growing practice of spiking other drugs with fentanyl — to heighten
 the addiction and keep buyers coming back for more — is fueling a sharp
 increase in fatal overdoses across Kansas and the U.S.Physician 
Jon Siebert, Valley Hope Association’s medical director, sees the shock 
that patients experience when they learn they’re addicted to fentanyl. 
He asks them what they’ve been buying.“The typical answer is, 
they’ll say, ‘Well, I’m doing Oxy-30,’” he said. “People who are 
manufacturing fentanyl, they press it into a pill.”The pills look
 like 30mg OxyContin. It’s enough to trick people into trying it. Some 
eventually realize it contains fentanyl, but by then stopping is no easy
 feat.The latest <a href="https://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/VSRR-Provisional-Drug-Overdose-Death-Counts/xkb8-kh2a" target="_blank">preliminary federal and state tallies</a> of drug deaths paint an alarming picture for 2020 that appears to be worsening in 2021.Overdose deaths increased 30% <a href="https://data.cdc.gov/NCHS/VSRR-Provisional-Drug-Overdose-Death-Counts/xkb8-kh2a" target="_blank">across the country</a> in 2020, and rose by one-quarter in Kansas and by one-fifth in Missouri.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641841308282.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The federal government says the national death toll — it topped 
90,000 in 2020 — set a grim record. In Kansas, it appears nearly 500 
people died from overdoses.Figures aren’t complete for 2021, but 
the most recent tallies published by the Centers for Disease Control and
 Prevention suggest fatal overdoses continue to trend upward.Experts say the alarming trend is fueled largely by the <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/04/22/989833102/overdose-deaths-surged-in-pandemic-as-more-drugs-were-laced-with-fentanyl" target="_blank">prevalence of fentanyl</a> and similar substances that people often consume unknowingly when mixed into other opioids and drugs.National
 health officials suspect a direct link to the spread of COVID-19, which
 isolated people, destabilized their finances and housing, and 
complicated their access to medical and mental health care.Siebert agrees.For
 many people, he said, “addiction is a disease of isolation.” Staying 
clean requires support, and the pandemic cuts off more people from loved
 ones, friends or professionals.“You’re not able to be around your peers and get the help you need when you’re having a bad day,” he said.Valley
 Hope Association, which has residential centers in seven states, has 
continued to serve people through the pandemic. COVID-19 regularly 
interrupts that work.Across the Valley Hope network, Siebert said COVID-19 disruptions happen almost weekly.“You
 can’t guarantee that everyone’s not got COVID when they check in,” 
Siebert said. “And so occasionally someone does get sick, and you have 
to pause admissions.”Though a <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-increases-in-opioid-related-overdose.pdf" target="_blank">federal survey</a>
 found many people said the pandemic interrupted their access to illegal
 drugs, it also found that millions reported increasing their 
consumption in 2020.In October, the Biden administration said it would back strategies meant to save lives among people struggling with addiction.That
 includes approaches that are sometimes controversial, such as providing
 test strips that help drug users check for fentanyl contamination in 
other substances they buy from dealers, <a href="https://www.npr.org/2021/10/27/1049245787/biden-hhs-tackle-drug-overdose-deaths" target="_blank">NPR reported</a>.Kansas is one of a handful of states <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/vsrr/drug-overdose-data.htm" target="_blank">reporting the biggest jumps</a> — percentage-wise — in lives lost to overdoses during a 12-month period early in the pandemic.Kansans can get <a href="https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">free training</a>
 in administering naloxone to someone experiencing an opioid overdose. 
Naloxone (also known by the brand name, Narcan) counteracts the 
overdose.<a href="https://pharmacy.ks.gov/k-tracs/pharmacists/naloxone-dispensing" target="_blank">Many pharmacies</a> across Kansas dispense it without a prescription. A state-federal program also offers limited supplies of <a href="https://www.dccca.org/naloxone-program/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">free naloxone</a>.Kansas
 health officials say that an analysis of overdoses during the first six
 months of 2021 shows the vast majority of deaths involved 
methamphetamine, fentanyl or similar substances called fentanyl analogs.Prescription opioids and cocaine also played a role, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment says.Federal officials say even in fatal overdoses on methamphetamine, cocaine and other drugs, <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2021/04/22/989833102/overdose-deaths-surged-in-pandemic-as-more-drugs-were-laced-with-fentanyl" target="_blank">fentanyl contamination</a> is usually involved.The federal government operates <a href="https://findtreatment.gov/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank">a website</a>
 meant to help people struggling with addiction to find treatment. The 
Kansas hotline for substance addictions is (866) 645-8216.The <a href="https://www.ama-assn.org/system/files/issue-brief-increases-in-opioid-related-overdose.pdf" target="_blank">American Medical Association</a>
 says every state has seen overdose spikes during the pandemic. It wants
 the federal government to help remove insurance hurdles and other 
barriers to addiction treatment.Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on
 consumer health for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on 
Twitter @celia_LJ or email her at celia@kcur.org.

Dealers spiking drugs with fentanyl, and killing even more Kansans

GEARY COUNTY—The United State's Army is asking the public for help and offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of&nbsp;Enfinnity Hayes.

According to the Geary County Sheriff,&nbsp; On October 3, a man described as 6-foot-1 or taller and dressed in all black approached 22-year-old Enfinnity Hayes and her husband at the&nbsp; Milford State Park Group Shelter. The suspect&nbsp; attempted to rob the couple at gun point and shot&nbsp;Enfinnity. Her husband drove her to Geary Community Hospital where she died.

Anyone with any information on a suspect is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 785-238-2261, or after hours at 785-762-5912.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/11/1637156736481.png" alt="Enfinnity Hayes- courtesy photo" />
 <figcaption>Enfinnity Hayes- courtesy photo</figcaption>
 </figure>GEARY COUNTY—The United State's Army is asking the public for help and offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murder of&nbsp;Enfinnity Hayes.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FGearyCountySheriffsDepartment%2Fposts%2F237576788555786&show_text=true&width=500" width="500" height="497" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share"></iframe></div>According to the Geary County Sheriff,&nbsp; On October 3, a man described as 6-foot-1 or taller and dressed in all black approached 22-year-old Enfinnity Hayes and her husband at the&nbsp; Milford State Park Group Shelter. The suspect&nbsp; attempted to rob the couple at gun point and shot&nbsp;Enfinnity. Her husband drove her to Geary Community Hospital where she died.Anyone with any information on a suspect is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 785-238-2261, or after hours at 785-762-5912.

Army offers $25,000 reward for info in murder of Kan. woman

Helen Marie (Mason) Isom was born October 14, 1932, in Rooks County 
near Woodston, Kansas, to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason.  She was 
the oldest of six children, having three brothers and two sisters.  She 
was baptized in the First Methodist Church in Woodston.  Helen attended 
elementary and high school through her junior year in Woodston, KS.  She
 spent her senior year of high school with the family of Nick 
Heidtschmidt and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 
1950.  After high school, Helen moved to Osborne, KS and worked at 
Duckwalls, JC Penney’s, and several cafes. 

Helen met the love of her life, Arden
 Isom, in January of 1952.  They were married on June 22, 1952, on one 
of the hottest days of the year, and were blessed with seven children:  
five boys and two girls.  At the time of Helen’s passing, they had 
celebrated 69 years of marriage.  During these many years together, they
 moved several times as that was part of working in the fossil fuel 
industry and lived in as many as five state in one year.   

They settled in Banner County, NE in 
1962 where they lived for 27 years.  From there, they moved to LaSalle, 
CO where they were again involved in the fossil fuel industry.  During 
their time in Colorado, Helen had a cleaning business and worked in 
property management.  There were very few that could outwork Helen, a 
quality she was proud of and instilled in her children.  Goodness knows 
that Helen had a knack for getting everyone up and moving as there was 
always something that needed to be done! 
Helen’s first priority was her family and very often, friends became 
family and were treated as such.  Wherever Arden and Helen lived, they 
had the gift of making many life-time friends, with Helen often keeping a
 watchful eye on neighbors, sharing meals, and generally just looking 
out for those around her.  Helen was an excellent cook and her kitchen 
was always open.  She was known for her hot rolls, jellies, and cinnamon
 rolls.  Helen took great pleasure in preparing favorite meals for those
 at her table.  Helen loved to garden and to preserve her produce which 
she gladly shared with those around her.  There are many stories about 
how many loaves of bread and hot rolls she baked while kids were still 
at home and about the huge gardens planted all over the county just in 
case one might be hailed on.  The Banner County Cookbook was never far 
away and she made sure all her children and their children had a copy of
 their own, as it was the “Kitchen Bible.”  She took great pride and 
enjoyment in gathering those important to her and cooking for all of 
them, which was rarely a small gathering.  It is hard to say how many 
electric roasters Helen has worn out over the years, doing just that. 


Helen was involved with and 
supportive of her children and did whatever she could to attend their 
many events through the years, often traveling many miles and sometimes 
in weather that it might have been better stay home in.  Many of you 
might remember the blue station wagon packed with whatever you might 
need for travel or feeding several hungry kids along the way. 

Helen was a lifetime member of the 
Order of the Eastern Star.  Arden and Helen retired back to Ogallala, NE
 in 2006 to be centrally located among their children.  It didn’t hurt 
to have a lake big enough to put a boat in and spend a little time 
fishing.  Very often, Helen was along to fish but also made sure 
everyone had a great meal at the end of the day and a bed to stay in for
 the night. 

Helen is survived by her husband, 
Arden, of 69 years; brother Clifford Mason of Hays, KS; sister Peggy 
(Gene) Bockeresett of Cuttoff, LA; children:  Larry (Gloria) of 
Lewistown, MT, Thresa Cary of Gillette, WY, Stephen (Jamie) of 
Valentine, NE, Charles (Michele) of Hemingford, NE, Jerry (Bobbi) of 
North Platte, NE, and Barbara (Larry) Wolfe of Cheyenne, WY; 17 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 
many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. 

Helen was preceded in death by her 
son John Oliver; son-in-law Wayne Cary, parents Lawrence and Winnie 
Mason, brothers Delane Mason and Dale Lee Mason, and sister Louise 
Johnson and her husband Arlen. 

Helen’s visitation will be held from 4
 to 7 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in 
Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM on 
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chaulk Creek Cemetery with Phillip 
McConnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at <a href="http://www.shareomaha.org;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.shareomaha.org;</a>
 select Nebraska Walleye Association Kids Fishing, and use Isom for the 
code or a charity of the donor’s choice. Fond memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.dugankramer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a> for the Isom family.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1642000070998.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Helen Marie (Mason) Isom was born October 14, 1932, in Rooks County 
near Woodston, Kansas, to Lawrence and Winnie (Haines) Mason. She was 
the oldest of six children, having three brothers and two sisters. She 
was baptized in the First Methodist Church in Woodston. Helen attended 
elementary and high school through her junior year in Woodston, KS. She
 spent her senior year of high school with the family of Nick 
Heidtschmidt and graduated from Covert High School with the Class of 
1950. After high school, Helen moved to Osborne, KS and worked at 
Duckwalls, JC Penney’s, and several cafes. Helen met the love of her life, Arden
 Isom, in January of 1952. They were married on June 22, 1952, on one 
of the hottest days of the year, and were blessed with seven children: 
five boys and two girls. At the time of Helen’s passing, they had 
celebrated 69 years of marriage. During these many years together, they
 moved several times as that was part of working in the fossil fuel 
industry and lived in as many as five state in one year. They settled in Banner County, NE in 
1962 where they lived for 27 years. From there, they moved to LaSalle, 
CO where they were again involved in the fossil fuel industry. During 
their time in Colorado, Helen had a cleaning business and worked in 
property management. There were very few that could outwork Helen, a 
quality she was proud of and instilled in her children. Goodness knows 
that Helen had a knack for getting everyone up and moving as there was 
always something that needed to be done! 
Helen’s first priority was her family and very often, friends became 
family and were treated as such. Wherever Arden and Helen lived, they 
had the gift of making many life-time friends, with Helen often keeping a
 watchful eye on neighbors, sharing meals, and generally just looking 
out for those around her. Helen was an excellent cook and her kitchen 
was always open. She was known for her hot rolls, jellies, and cinnamon
 rolls. Helen took great pleasure in preparing favorite meals for those
 at her table. Helen loved to garden and to preserve her produce which 
she gladly shared with those around her. There are many stories about 
how many loaves of bread and hot rolls she baked while kids were still 
at home and about the huge gardens planted all over the county just in 
case one might be hailed on. The Banner County Cookbook was never far 
away and she made sure all her children and their children had a copy of
 their own, as it was the “Kitchen Bible.” She took great pride and 
enjoyment in gathering those important to her and cooking for all of 
them, which was rarely a small gathering. It is hard to say how many 
electric roasters Helen has worn out over the years, doing just that. 
Helen was involved with and 
supportive of her children and did whatever she could to attend their 
many events through the years, often traveling many miles and sometimes 
in weather that it might have been better stay home in. Many of you 
might remember the blue station wagon packed with whatever you might 
need for travel or feeding several hungry kids along the way. Helen was a lifetime member of the 
Order of the Eastern Star. Arden and Helen retired back to Ogallala, NE
 in 2006 to be centrally located among their children. It didn’t hurt 
to have a lake big enough to put a boat in and spend a little time 
fishing. Very often, Helen was along to fish but also made sure 
everyone had a great meal at the end of the day and a bed to stay in for
 the night. Helen is survived by her husband, 
Arden, of 69 years; brother Clifford Mason of Hays, KS; sister Peggy 
(Gene) Bockeresett of Cuttoff, LA; children: Larry (Gloria) of 
Lewistown, MT, Thresa Cary of Gillette, WY, Stephen (Jamie) of 
Valentine, NE, Charles (Michele) of Hemingford, NE, Jerry (Bobbi) of 
North Platte, NE, and Barbara (Larry) Wolfe of Cheyenne, WY; 17 
grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; and 
many nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her 
son John Oliver; son-in-law Wayne Cary, parents Lawrence and Winnie 
Mason, brothers Delane Mason and Dale Lee Mason, and sister Louise 
Johnson and her husband Arlen. Helen’s visitation will be held from 4
 to 7 PM on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel in 
Scottsbluff. Her graveside funeral service will be held at 2 PM on 
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Chaulk Creek Cemetery with Phillip 
McConnell officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left at <a href="http://www.shareomaha.org;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.shareomaha.org;</a>
 select Nebraska Walleye Association Kids Fishing, and use Isom for the 
code or a charity of the donor’s choice. Fond memories and expressions 
of sympathy may be shared at <a href="http://www.dugankramer.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.dugankramer.com</a> for the Isom family.

Helen Marie (Mason) Isom

Jack Faber, 93, of Brewster, Kansas died on Friday, December 31, 2021, 
in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 
1928, to Artie (Smith) and John Faber, at his Aunt Ella’s home in 
Kearney County, Nebraska and baptized January 25, 1929. He began primary
 school at the age of three, scored high on exams, and by the age of 12 
he started, but never finished, high school in Colby. Instead, the teen 
went to work on the farm and worked for other local ranchers. Known for 
some antics, his mother could have probably attested to the need to keep
 Jack busy when she shockingly discovered he had wired the outhouse seat
 with a battery charger. 
On December 9, 1945, 17-year-old Jack eloped with his sweetheart, Mary, 
all the way to Goodland. After Mary’s unplanned reveal of their secret 
marriage the following day, Jack’s folks were not happy, and Mary’s 
folks gave the newlyweds $50. Some of the money went toward a honeymoon 
in Denver; Mary spent the remaining bounty on a pretty dress. Jack and 
Mary spent many evenings together at local barn dances, where Jack might
 also have been found playing the guitar or the fiddle. The neighbors 
said it would never last. Jack’s smitten eyes and affectionate smile as 
he held Mary’s hand 75 years later would beg to differ. 
Jack was a loving husband and father, a skilled farmer, and a sensible 
businessman, who devoted his life, above all else, to family. He served 
as a role model and a resource for family and community alike for life 
and business. He will always be remembered for his strong, steady 
presence and compassion for others, selflessness, and integrity. Jack’s 
capacity for acceptance and unconditional love cultivated strong 
reciprocal love and respect from so many others throughout his life. 
Jack and Mary’s home in Brewster was the center for family meals and 
holiday gatherings and a safe place for people to just exist. Grandkids 
commonly greeted their Grandpa Jack by tickling their fingers across the
 top of his crew cut head. 
Over their 75 years together, Jack and Mary built a family and a farming
 business. During drought times, he would drive truck from Denver to 
haul cars to Chicago or work as a custom harvester, even taking his own 
crew one year. Jack later stepped away from full-time farming and turned
 his focus to his work with the Department of Agriculture and the 
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Eventually, in the 
1970s, Jack attained his GED to formalize his high school education so 
he could work for Federal Crop Insurance. After briefly living in Hays 
and Manhattan for Jack’s work, the couple returned to Brewster, where 
their family eagerly awaited their return. For some time, he also sold 
Triumph Seed with his son, John, and won a salesmanship award. 
Always community-minded, Jack was a longtime member of Our Savior’s 
Lutheran Church in Brewster, the Brewster Lions’ Club, the Elks’ Club, 
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a charter member of the 
Brewster Senior Center. He sat on the boards of the Farmers’ Co-Op, 
Brewster Senior Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Farm Management, 
and the Mirage and Brewster Schools. In 1966, Jack was recognized with a
 Rawlins County Conservation Award. Later, in 2007, he was awarded the 
Brewster Community Award. Let us not forget the many years he called 
bingo for all the gambling folk, including Mary, in the greater 
northwest Kansas region. The community remembers him for his humility, 
quiet presence, observant nature, and that canny smile that let everyone
 know that he knew. Jack seemed to know everything about everyone for 
generations of folks and, in his later years, even kept up to date on 
everyone’s lives through his own social media account. 
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents; sister, Dinah 
Faber Knight; granddaughter Jennifer Renee Faber; and son-in-law Albert 
Holub. 
He is survived by his children, Jackie (Darrell) Jorgensen, of Brewster,
 KS; Vonita Holub, of Brewster, KS; and John (Renee) Faber, of Brewster,
 KS; sister, Kathleen O’Neal; grandchildren David (JimMarie) Jorgensen, 
Daniel (Jennifer) Jorgensen, Sarah Jorgensen (Dustin Wessels), Julie 
Williams, Matthew (Stacy) Wallsmith, Jessica (James) House, Joshua 
(Ronda) Faber, Jeremiah Faber, Jacob Faber; so many great and 
great-great grandchildren from whom he adored visits; and many nieces 
and nephews. 
Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Our 
Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster, KS. Burial will be performed later 
at the Faber Family Cemetery in rural Rawlins County. Memorials are 
suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster Heritage Center, in 
care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Jack Faber, 93, of Brewster, Kansas died on Friday, December 31, 2021, 
in Lakewood, Colorado, surrounded by family. He was born October 27, 
1928, to Artie (Smith) and John Faber, at his Aunt Ella’s home in 
Kearney County, Nebraska and baptized January 25, 1929. He began primary
 school at the age of three, scored high on exams, and by the age of 12 
he started, but never finished, high school in Colby. Instead, the teen 
went to work on the farm and worked for other local ranchers. Known for 
some antics, his mother could have probably attested to the need to keep
 Jack busy when she shockingly discovered he had wired the outhouse seat
 with a battery charger. 
On December 9, 1945, 17-year-old Jack eloped with his sweetheart, Mary, 
all the way to Goodland. After Mary’s unplanned reveal of their secret 
marriage the following day, Jack’s folks were not happy, and Mary’s 
folks gave the newlyweds $50. Some of the money went toward a honeymoon 
in Denver; Mary spent the remaining bounty on a pretty dress. Jack and 
Mary spent many evenings together at local barn dances, where Jack might
 also have been found playing the guitar or the fiddle. The neighbors 
said it would never last. Jack’s smitten eyes and affectionate smile as 
he held Mary’s hand 75 years later would beg to differ. 
Jack was a loving husband and father, a skilled farmer, and a sensible 
businessman, who devoted his life, above all else, to family. He served 
as a role model and a resource for family and community alike for life 
and business. He will always be remembered for his strong, steady 
presence and compassion for others, selflessness, and integrity. Jack’s 
capacity for acceptance and unconditional love cultivated strong 
reciprocal love and respect from so many others throughout his life. 
Jack and Mary’s home in Brewster was the center for family meals and 
holiday gatherings and a safe place for people to just exist. Grandkids 
commonly greeted their Grandpa Jack by tickling their fingers across the
 top of his crew cut head. 
Over their 75 years together, Jack and Mary built a family and a farming
 business. During drought times, he would drive truck from Denver to 
haul cars to Chicago or work as a custom harvester, even taking his own 
crew one year. Jack later stepped away from full-time farming and turned
 his focus to his work with the Department of Agriculture and the 
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service. Eventually, in the 
1970s, Jack attained his GED to formalize his high school education so 
he could work for Federal Crop Insurance. After briefly living in Hays 
and Manhattan for Jack’s work, the couple returned to Brewster, where 
their family eagerly awaited their return. For some time, he also sold 
Triumph Seed with his son, John, and won a salesmanship award. 
Always community-minded, Jack was a longtime member of Our Savior’s 
Lutheran Church in Brewster, the Brewster Lions’ Club, the Elks’ Club, 
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, and was a charter member of the 
Brewster Senior Center. He sat on the boards of the Farmers’ Co-Op, 
Brewster Senior Center, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Farm Management, 
and the Mirage and Brewster Schools. In 1966, Jack was recognized with a
 Rawlins County Conservation Award. Later, in 2007, he was awarded the 
Brewster Community Award. Let us not forget the many years he called 
bingo for all the gambling folk, including Mary, in the greater 
northwest Kansas region. The community remembers him for his humility, 
quiet presence, observant nature, and that canny smile that let everyone
 know that he knew. Jack seemed to know everything about everyone for 
generations of folks and, in his later years, even kept up to date on 
everyone’s lives through his own social media account. 
Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; parents; sister, Dinah 
Faber Knight; granddaughter Jennifer Renee Faber; and son-in-law Albert 
Holub. 
He is survived by his children, Jackie (Darrell) Jorgensen, of Brewster,
 KS; Vonita Holub, of Brewster, KS; and John (Renee) Faber, of Brewster,
 KS; sister, Kathleen O’Neal; grandchildren David (JimMarie) Jorgensen, 
Daniel (Jennifer) Jorgensen, Sarah Jorgensen (Dustin Wessels), Julie 
Williams, Matthew (Stacy) Wallsmith, Jessica (James) House, Joshua 
(Ronda) Faber, Jeremiah Faber, Jacob Faber; so many great and 
great-great grandchildren from whom he adored visits; and many nieces 
and nephews. 
Memorial service will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022, at Our 
Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster, KS. Burial will be performed later 
at the Faber Family Cemetery in rural Rawlins County. Memorials are 
suggested to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Brewster Heritage Center, 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;

Jack Faber

Christopher Lee “Chris” Weigel, 57, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Chris was born October 22, 1964, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Cecil &amp; Ruth (Dreiling) Weigel.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Gorham.&nbsp; He graduated from Gorham High School and then attended classes at Barton County Community College, where he was a member of the BCCC baseball team.

Chris was united in marriage to Donna Hammersmith on February 25, 1984, in Gorham.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children: Cassandra and Justin.&nbsp; They made their home in Gorham.

Chris spent his life in the Gorham area, grew up working on the family farm, and multiple jobs in the oil and gas and manufacturing business.&nbsp; He served on the Gorham City Council, Gorham Fire Department and St. Mary's Church Council.&nbsp; He was a member of&nbsp; the Gorham Community Development Association and a member of&nbsp; St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Gorham and was a 4th&nbsp;Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp; In his free time he really enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing baseball and watching sports, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed watching all their activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chris’ surviving family include his wife of 37 years, Donna of the home; daughter, Cassandra Dinkel (Jesse) of Russell, Kansas; son, Justin Weigel (Annie) of Gorham, Kansas; parents, Cecil and Ruth Weigel of Gorham, Kansas; three sisters, Tonya Murphy (Mike) of Gorham, Kansas, Jackie Jaimez (Shawn) of Lawrence, Kansas and April Basgall (Brad) of Hays, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Gracelynn, Braigan, Nyliah, Aubree, Bryker, Brailey and Kipton.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Gorham.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with&nbsp; GCDA Park or Junior Broncos Football.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Christopher Lee “Chris” Weigel, 57, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Chris was born October 22, 1964, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Cecil &amp; Ruth (Dreiling) Weigel.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Gorham.&nbsp; He graduated from Gorham High School and then attended classes at Barton County Community College, where he was a member of the BCCC baseball team.Chris was united in marriage to Donna Hammersmith on February 25, 1984, in Gorham.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two children: Cassandra and Justin.&nbsp; They made their home in Gorham.Chris spent his life in the Gorham area, grew up working on the family farm, and multiple jobs in the oil and gas and manufacturing business.&nbsp; He served on the Gorham City Council, Gorham Fire Department and St. Mary's Church Council.&nbsp; He was a member of&nbsp; the Gorham Community Development Association and a member of&nbsp; St. Mary’s Catholic Church of Gorham and was a 4th&nbsp;Degree Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp; In his free time he really enjoyed hunting and fishing, playing baseball and watching sports, and loved spending time with his grandchildren.&nbsp; He especially enjoyed watching all their activities.&nbsp;&nbsp;Chris’ surviving family include his wife of 37 years, Donna of the home; daughter, Cassandra Dinkel (Jesse) of Russell, Kansas; son, Justin Weigel (Annie) of Gorham, Kansas; parents, Cecil and Ruth Weigel of Gorham, Kansas; three sisters, Tonya Murphy (Mike) of Gorham, Kansas, Jackie Jaimez (Shawn) of Lawrence, Kansas and April Basgall (Brad) of Hays, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Gracelynn, Braigan, Nyliah, Aubree, Bryker, Brailey and Kipton.Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 14, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Gorham.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Gorham.&nbsp; Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:00 PM, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with&nbsp; GCDA Park or Junior Broncos Football.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Christopher Lee 'Chris' Weigel

Glendoris I. Foos Blattner, 90, passed away January 9, 2022, at her home in Rozel.

She was born October 11, 1931, in Bazine, KS, the daughter of Fred and
 Clara Steiben Rein.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a farm wife, 
worked at Pawnee Heights School and the LaCrosse Sale Barn.&nbsp; She was a 
beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Dory.

She was a member of the Rozel Methodist Church and enjoyed embroidering, jigsaw puzzles, baking and gardening.

On March 12, 1950, she married Theodore “Ted” C. Foos in Bazine.&nbsp; He 
passed away October 3, 1993.&nbsp; On June 9, 2001, she married Eugene “Gene” 
T. Blattner in Rozel.&nbsp; He passed away February 19, 2017.

Survivors include: son, Ritch (Debra) Foos, Rozel; daughter, Pamela 
(DaVern) Spreier, Rozel; daughter-in-law, Sonja Foos, Burdett; sister, 
Genelda (Clarence) Gumescheimer, Great Bend; two sisters-in-law, Sherron
 Rein, Fort Collins, CO, Joyce Rein, Abilene; seven grandchildren and 
eleven great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Foos and three brothers, Cletus, Valis and Leland Rein.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 
Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, with Randy Blattner presiding. Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary.

Memorials may be given to the Rozel Fire Department, Western 
Wranglers 4-H Club or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital all in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be left
 at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Glendoris I. Foos Blattner, 90, passed away January 9, 2022, at her home in Rozel.She was born October 11, 1931, in Bazine, KS, the daughter of Fred and
 Clara Steiben Rein.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, she was a farm wife, 
worked at Pawnee Heights School and the LaCrosse Sale Barn.&nbsp; She was a 
beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Dory.She was a member of the Rozel Methodist Church and enjoyed embroidering, jigsaw puzzles, baking and gardening.On March 12, 1950, she married Theodore “Ted” C. Foos in Bazine.&nbsp; He 
passed away October 3, 1993.&nbsp; On June 9, 2001, she married Eugene “Gene” 
T. Blattner in Rozel.&nbsp; He passed away February 19, 2017.Survivors include: son, Ritch (Debra) Foos, Rozel; daughter, Pamela 
(DaVern) Spreier, Rozel; daughter-in-law, Sonja Foos, Burdett; sister, 
Genelda (Clarence) Gumescheimer, Great Bend; two sisters-in-law, Sherron
 Rein, Fort Collins, CO, Joyce Rein, Abilene; seven grandchildren and 
eleven great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Foos and three brothers, Cletus, Valis and Leland Rein.Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 
Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, with Randy Blattner presiding. Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary.Memorials may be given to the Rozel Fire Department, Western 
Wranglers 4-H Club or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital all in care 
of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be left
 at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Glendoris I. Foos Blattner

Clarence Thomas “CT” Farr was born on October 27, 1949, in Garden City, KS, to Paul&nbsp;Thomas and Wanetta Marie (Rowton) Farr. He passed from this life to the next at&nbsp;Greeley County Hospital on January 8, 2021.

Clarence spent his early youth in Garden City and Scott City. His family then lived in&nbsp;many states, traveling for his father’s work: Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.

On June 29, 1968, he married Dennice Dale Cloyd in Kanorado, KS. They had the&nbsp;opportunity to travel to many states while Clarence worked for Borton Inc. as a carpenter and concrete worker. In 1969, they welcomed their daughter Samantha to&nbsp;their family. In 1973, another daughter, ReNae, was born. They moved to the family&nbsp;farm in 1976, and in 1979, their son, Thomas, was born. They made their home around

Weskan for many years while he worked ranching, farming, and operating his own&nbsp;construction business. Clarence loved his cows, the farm, and his family.

Preceding him in death were his daughter Samantha Lyn Branson, his parents, and two&nbsp;brothers (Paul Wayne and Robert Eugene Sr.).

Survivors include: his wife Dennice, daughter ReNae Mann, and son Thomas Farr all of&nbsp;Weskan; son-in-law Greg Branson, Osawatomie; grandson Garrett (Rebekah) Branson, Kansas City; and granddaughter Claire Branson, Osawatomie. He is also survived by: brothers Loyd (Betty) Farr, Dale Farr, and Kenneth (Meredith) Farr; sisters Edith Blume,&nbsp;Leila (Steve) Walker, and Thelma (Sonny) Purvis; half-sister Ruth (Wayne) Vanstein; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at the Risen King Community Church in Weskan with Pastor Mike Kuykendall officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be held at a later date.

The family asks for the Memorial contributions to be made to WCIA, and they may be left at the services or may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Service have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland and Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Clarence Thomas “CT” Farr was born on October 27, 1949, in Garden City, KS, to Paul&nbsp;Thomas and Wanetta Marie (Rowton) Farr. He passed from this life to the next at&nbsp;Greeley County Hospital on January 8, 2021.Clarence spent his early youth in Garden City and Scott City. His family then lived in&nbsp;many states, traveling for his father’s work: Tennessee, Alabama, Illinois, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.On June 29, 1968, he married Dennice Dale Cloyd in Kanorado, KS. They had the&nbsp;opportunity to travel to many states while Clarence worked for Borton Inc. as a carpenter and concrete worker. In 1969, they welcomed their daughter Samantha to&nbsp;their family. In 1973, another daughter, ReNae, was born. They moved to the family&nbsp;farm in 1976, and in 1979, their son, Thomas, was born. They made their home aroundWeskan for many years while he worked ranching, farming, and operating his own&nbsp;construction business. Clarence loved his cows, the farm, and his family.Preceding him in death were his daughter Samantha Lyn Branson, his parents, and two&nbsp;brothers (Paul Wayne and Robert Eugene Sr.).Survivors include: his wife Dennice, daughter ReNae Mann, and son Thomas Farr all of&nbsp;Weskan; son-in-law Greg Branson, Osawatomie; grandson Garrett (Rebekah) Branson, Kansas City; and granddaughter Claire Branson, Osawatomie. He is also survived by: brothers Loyd (Betty) Farr, Dale Farr, and Kenneth (Meredith) Farr; sisters Edith Blume,&nbsp;Leila (Steve) Walker, and Thelma (Sonny) Purvis; half-sister Ruth (Wayne) Vanstein; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.Memorial services will be held on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at the Risen King Community Church in Weskan with Pastor Mike Kuykendall officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be held at a later date.The family asks for the Memorial contributions to be made to WCIA, and they may be left at the services or may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Service have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland and Sharon Springs, KS.

Clarence Thomas 'CT' Farr

Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling, 89, Hays, died peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell.

She was born August 4, 1932, in 
Victoria, the daughter of Peter M. and Julia (Mermis) Sander.&nbsp; Lillian 
attended Victoria High School and was the valedictorian of the class of 
1950.&nbsp; She was one of eight members of the first class of St. Anthony 
School of Nursing in Hays, graduating in 1954.&nbsp; On October 18, 1954, she 
was united in marriage to Anthony Francis “Frank” Dreiling, and they 
were married 20 years before he died on January 20, 1975.&nbsp; She was a 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, enjoyed dancing, and had the 
opportunity to dance with the Fractured Follies when they came to Hays.&nbsp;
 Lillian had great love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, 
was a prayer warrior with strong faith, and loved attending church 
services at Westview Church where she was a member.&nbsp;

Survivors include her two sons:&nbsp; David 
N. Dreiling and wife Jalee of Antonino and Russell “Rusty” Dreiling and 
wife Tammy of Hays, two daughters: Anne Price and husband Charles of 
Wichita and Laurie Fleenor and husband Lee of Hays, two sisters: Alice 
Rohr and husband Al of McAllen, TX and Rosemary McMahon and husband Dan 
of Colleyville, TX, eleven grandchildren: Randi Dreiling, Kaleigh, 
Konner, Kyler, and Kylin Dreiling, Christopher Price and wife Robin, 
Abbie Booth and husband Joey, Joshua Fleenor and wife Sarah, Sarah 
Kriley, Melanie Romey, and Jennifer Lindsey and husband Jed, nine great 
grandchildren: Jaxon, Andon, Slayde, Axel, Elijah, Rhiannon, Adriana, 
Isaiah, and Lily, two sisters-in-law: Agnes Sander of Great Bend and 
Dorothy Dreiling of Hays, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Frank, a daughter: Kathleen “Kathy” Dreiling, a 
grandson: Kash Dreiling, six brothers: Edwin, Ralph, Clarence, Don, 
Earl, and Norman Sander, and three sisters: Lorene Kuhn, Valerie Sander 
Coolidge, and Julianne Dreiling.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Friday, January 14, 2022, at Westview Church with Pastor Wes Oakley 
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family 
will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the 
church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to NCK Tech to go towards the Judy 
Murphy Memorial Scholarship for nursing students, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Lillian may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling, 89, Hays, died peacefully on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Main Street Manor in Russell.She was born August 4, 1932, in 
Victoria, the daughter of Peter M. and Julia (Mermis) Sander.&nbsp; Lillian 
attended Victoria High School and was the valedictorian of the class of 
1950.&nbsp; She was one of eight members of the first class of St. Anthony 
School of Nursing in Hays, graduating in 1954.&nbsp; On October 18, 1954, she 
was united in marriage to Anthony Francis “Frank” Dreiling, and they 
were married 20 years before he died on January 20, 1975.&nbsp; She was a 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, enjoyed dancing, and had the 
opportunity to dance with the Fractured Follies when they came to Hays.&nbsp;
 Lillian had great love for her grandchildren and great grandchildren, 
was a prayer warrior with strong faith, and loved attending church 
services at Westview Church where she was a member.&nbsp;Survivors include her two sons:&nbsp; David 
N. Dreiling and wife Jalee of Antonino and Russell “Rusty” Dreiling and 
wife Tammy of Hays, two daughters: Anne Price and husband Charles of 
Wichita and Laurie Fleenor and husband Lee of Hays, two sisters: Alice 
Rohr and husband Al of McAllen, TX and Rosemary McMahon and husband Dan 
of Colleyville, TX, eleven grandchildren: Randi Dreiling, Kaleigh, 
Konner, Kyler, and Kylin Dreiling, Christopher Price and wife Robin, 
Abbie Booth and husband Joey, Joshua Fleenor and wife Sarah, Sarah 
Kriley, Melanie Romey, and Jennifer Lindsey and husband Jed, nine great 
grandchildren: Jaxon, Andon, Slayde, Axel, Elijah, Rhiannon, Adriana, 
Isaiah, and Lily, two sisters-in-law: Agnes Sander of Great Bend and 
Dorothy Dreiling of Hays, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Frank, a daughter: Kathleen “Kathy” Dreiling, a 
grandson: Kash Dreiling, six brothers: Edwin, Ralph, Clarence, Don, 
Earl, and Norman Sander, and three sisters: Lorene Kuhn, Valerie Sander 
Coolidge, and Julianne Dreiling.&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Friday, January 14, 2022, at Westview Church with Pastor Wes Oakley 
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; The family 
will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the 
church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to NCK Tech to go towards the Judy 
Murphy Memorial Scholarship for nursing students, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Lillian may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com &nbsp;&nbsp;

Lillian Marie (Sander) Dreiling

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's
 tax season will start on Monday, January 24, 2022, when the tax agency 
will begin accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns.

The January 24 start date for individual tax return filers allows the
 IRS time to perform programming and testing that is critical to 
ensuring IRS systems run smoothly. Updated programming helps ensure that
 eligible people can claim the proper amount of the Child Tax Credit 
after comparing their 2021 advance credits and claim any remaining 
stimulus money as a Recovery Rebate Credit when they file their 2021 tax
 return.

"Planning for the nation's filing season process is a massive 
undertaking, and IRS teams have been working non-stop these past several
 months to prepare," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "The pandemic 
continues to create challenges, but the IRS reminds people there are 
important steps they can take to help ensure their tax return and refund
 don't face processing delays. Filing electronically with direct deposit
 and avoiding a paper tax return is more important than ever this year. 
And we urge extra attention to those who received an Economic Impact 
Payment or an advance Child Tax Credit last year. People should make 
sure they report the correct amount on their tax return to avoid 
delays."

The IRS encourages everyone to have all the information they need in 
hand to make sure they file a complete and accurate return. Having an 
accurate tax return can avoid processing delays, refund delays and later
 IRS notices. This is especially important for people who received 
advance Child Tax Credit payments or Economic Impact Payments (American 
Rescue Plan stimulus payments) in 2021; they will need the amounts of 
these payments when preparing their tax return. The IRS is mailing 
special letters to recipients, and they can also check amounts received 
on IRS.gov.

Like last year, there will be individuals filing tax returns who, 
even though they are not required to file, need to file a 2021 return to
 claim a Recovery Rebate Credit to receive the tax credit from the 2021 
stimulus payments or reconcile advance payments of the Child Tax Credit.
 People who don't normally file also could receive other credits.

The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to 
file and pay tax owed is Monday, April 18, 2022, for most taxpayers. By 
law, Washington, D.C., holidays impact tax deadlines for everyone in the
 same way federal holidays do. The due date is April 18, instead of 
April 15, because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of 
Columbia for everyone except taxpayers who live in Maine or 
Massachusetts. Taxpayers in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 19, 
2022, to file their returns due to the Patriots' Day holiday in those 
states. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, 
October 17, 2022, to file.

Awaiting processing of previous tax returns? People can still file 2021 returns

Rettig noted that IRS employees continue to work hard on critical 
areas affected by the pandemic, including processing of tax returns from
 last year and record levels of phone calls coming in.

"In many areas, we are unable to deliver the amount of service and 
enforcement that our taxpayers and tax system deserves and needs. This 
is frustrating for taxpayers, for IRS employees and for me," Rettig 
said. "IRS employees want to do more, and we will continue in 2022 to do
 everything possible with the resources available to us. And we will 
continue to look for ways to improve. We want to deliver as much as 
possible while also protecting the health and safety of our employees 
and taxpayers. Additional resources are essential to helping our 
employees do more in 2022 – and beyond."

The IRS continues to reduce the inventory of prior-year individual 
tax returns that have not been fully processed. As of December 3, 2021, 
the IRS has processed nearly 169 million tax returns. All paper and 
electronic individual 2020 refund returns received prior to April 2021 
have been processed if the return had no errors or did not require 
further review.

Taxpayers generally will not need to wait for their 2020 return to be
 fully processed to file their 2021 tax returns and can file when they 
are ready.

The IRS encourages people to use online resources before calling. 
Last filing season, as a result of COVID-era tax changes and broader 
pandemic challenges, the IRS phone systems received more than 145 
million calls from January 1 – May 17, more than four times more calls 
than in an average year. In addition to IRS.gov, the IRS has a variety 
of other free options available to help taxpayers, ranging from <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers">free assistance</a>
 at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly 
locations across the country to the availability of the IRS <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File</a> program.

"Our phone volumes continue to remain at record-setting levels," 
Rettig said. "We urge people to check IRS.gov and establish an online 
account to help them access information more quickly. We have invested 
in developing new online capacities to make this a quick and easy way 
for taxpayers to get the information they need."

Last year's average tax refund was more than $2,800. More than 160 
million individual tax returns for the 2021 tax year are expected to be 
filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the traditional 
April tax deadline.

Overall, the IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund
 within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct 
deposit and there are no issues with their tax return. The IRS urges 
taxpayers and tax professionals to file electronically. To avoid delays 
in processing, people should avoid filing paper returns wherever 
possible.

By law, the IRS cannot issue a refund involving the Earned Income Tax
 Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February, though 
eligible people may file their returns beginning on January 24. The law 
provides this additional time to help the IRS stop fraudulent refunds 
from being issued.

Some returns, filed electronically or on paper, may need manual 
review, which delays the processing, if our systems detect a possible 
error or missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or 
fraud. Some of these situations require us to correspond with taxpayers,
 but some do not. This work does require special handling by an IRS 
employee so, in these instances, it may take the IRS more than the 
normal 21 days to issue any related refund. In those cases where IRS is 
able to correct the return without corresponding, the IRS will send an 
explanation to the taxpayer.

File electronically and choose direct deposit

To speed refunds, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with
 direct deposit information as soon as they have everything they need to
 file an accurate return. If the return includes errors or is 
incomplete, it may require further review that may slow the tax refund. 
Having all information available when preparing the 2021 tax return can 
reduce errors and avoid delays in processing.

Most individual taxpayers file IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR once 
they receive Forms W-2 and other earnings information from their 
employers, issuers like state agencies and payers. The IRS has 
incorporated recent changes to the tax laws into the forms and 
instructions and shared the updates with its partners who develop the 
software used by individuals and tax professionals to prepare and file 
their returns. Forms 1040 and 1040-SR and the associated instructions 
are available now on IRS.gov. For the latest IRS forms and instructions,
 visit the IRS website at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions">IRS.gov/forms</a>.

IRS Free File will open January 14 when participating providers will 
accept completed returns and hold them until they can be filed 
electronically with the IRS. Many commercial tax preparation software 
companies and tax professionals will also be accepting and preparing tax
 returns before January 24 to submit the returns when the IRS systems 
open.

The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns 
electronically to minimize errors and for faster refunds – as well 
having all the information they need to file an accurate return to avoid
 delays. The IRS's <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File program</a>
 allows taxpayers who made $73,000 or less in 2021 to file their taxes 
electronically for free using software provided by commercial tax filing
 companies. More information will be available on Free File later this 
week.

In addition to IRS Free File, the IRS's <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly</a> programs free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.&nbsp;

Watch for IRS letters about advance Child Tax Credit payments and third Economic Impact Payments

The IRS started sending Letter 6419, 2021 advance Child Tax Credit, 
in late December 2021 and continues to do so into January. The letter 
contains important information that can help ensure the return is 
accurate. People who received the advance CTC payments can also check 
the amount of the payments they received by using the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal">CTC Update Portal</a> available on IRS.gov.

Eligible taxpayers who received advance Child Tax Credit payments 
should file a 2021 tax return to receive the second half of the credit. 
Eligible taxpayers who did not receive advance Child Tax Credit payments
 can claim the full credit by filing a tax return.

The IRS will begin issuing Letter 6475, Your Third Economic Impact 
Payment, to individuals who received a third payment in 2021 in late 
January. While most eligible people already received their stimulus 
payments, this letter will help individuals determine if they are 
eligible to claim the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/recovery-rebate-credit">Recovery Rebate Credit</a>
 for missing stimulus payments. If so, they must file a 2021 tax return 
to claim their remaining stimulus amount. People can also use <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account">IRS online account</a> to view their Economic Impact Payment amounts.

Both letters include important information that can help people file 
an accurate 2021 tax return. If the return includes errors or is 
incomplete, it may require further review while the IRS corrects the 
error, which may slow the tax refund. Using this information when 
preparing a tax return electronically can reduce errors and avoid delays
 in processing.

The fastest way for eligible individuals to get their 2021 tax refund
 that will include their allowable Child Tax Credit and Recovery Rebate 
Credit is by filing electronically and choosing <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts">direct deposit</a>.

To avoid processing delays and speed refunds, the IRS urges people to follow these steps:

Organize and gather 2021 tax records including Social Security 
numbers, Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, Adoption Taxpayer 
Identification Numbers, and this year's <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp01a-notice">Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers</a> valid for calendar year 2022.

Check IRS.gov for the latest tax information, including the latest on
 reconciling advance payments of the Child Tax Credit or claiming a 
Recovery Rebate Credit for missing stimulus payments. There is no need 
to call.

Set up or log in securely at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account">IRS.gov/account</a> to access personal tax account information including balance, payments, and tax records including adjusted gross income.

Make final estimated <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">tax payments</a> for 2021 by Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to help avoid a tax-time bill and possible penalties.

Individuals can use a bank account, prepaid debit card or mobile app 
to use direct deposit and will need to provide routing and account 
numbers. Learn how to open an account at an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fdic.gov/getbanked/">FDIC-Insured bank</a>&nbsp;or through the <a href="https://www.mycreditunion.gov/about-credit-unions/credit-union-locator">National Credit Union Locator Tool</a>.

File a complete and accurate return electronically when ready and choose direct deposit for the quickest refund.

There are several important dates taxpayers should keep in mind for this year's filing season:

It's never too early to get ready for the tax-filing season ahead. For more tips and resources, check out the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes">Get Ready</a> page on IRS.gov.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599869632873.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>IRSWASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service announced that the nation's
 tax season will start on Monday, January 24, 2022, when the tax agency 
will begin accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns.The January 24 start date for individual tax return filers allows the
 IRS time to perform programming and testing that is critical to 
ensuring IRS systems run smoothly. Updated programming helps ensure that
 eligible people can claim the proper amount of the Child Tax Credit 
after comparing their 2021 advance credits and claim any remaining 
stimulus money as a Recovery Rebate Credit when they file their 2021 tax
 return."Planning for the nation's filing season process is a massive 
undertaking, and IRS teams have been working non-stop these past several
 months to prepare," said IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig. "The pandemic 
continues to create challenges, but the IRS reminds people there are 
important steps they can take to help ensure their tax return and refund
 don't face processing delays. Filing electronically with direct deposit
 and avoiding a paper tax return is more important than ever this year. 
And we urge extra attention to those who received an Economic Impact 
Payment or an advance Child Tax Credit last year. People should make 
sure they report the correct amount on their tax return to avoid 
delays."The IRS encourages everyone to have all the information they need in 
hand to make sure they file a complete and accurate return. Having an 
accurate tax return can avoid processing delays, refund delays and later
 IRS notices. This is especially important for people who received 
advance Child Tax Credit payments or Economic Impact Payments (American 
Rescue Plan stimulus payments) in 2021; they will need the amounts of 
these payments when preparing their tax return. The IRS is mailing 
special letters to recipients, and they can also check amounts received 
on IRS.gov.Like last year, there will be individuals filing tax returns who, 
even though they are not required to file, need to file a 2021 return to
 claim a Recovery Rebate Credit to receive the tax credit from the 2021 
stimulus payments or reconcile advance payments of the Child Tax Credit.
 People who don't normally file also could receive other credits.<h2>April 18 tax filing deadline for most</h2>The filing deadline to submit 2021 tax returns or an extension to 
file and pay tax owed is Monday, April 18, 2022, for most taxpayers. By 
law, Washington, D.C., holidays impact tax deadlines for everyone in the
 same way federal holidays do. The due date is April 18, instead of 
April 15, because of the Emancipation Day holiday in the District of 
Columbia for everyone except taxpayers who live in Maine or 
Massachusetts. Taxpayers in Maine or Massachusetts have until April 19, 
2022, to file their returns due to the Patriots' Day holiday in those 
states. Taxpayers requesting an extension will have until Monday, 
October 17, 2022, to file.<h2>Awaiting processing of previous tax returns? People can still file 2021 returns</h2>Rettig noted that IRS employees continue to work hard on critical 
areas affected by the pandemic, including processing of tax returns from
 last year and record levels of phone calls coming in."In many areas, we are unable to deliver the amount of service and 
enforcement that our taxpayers and tax system deserves and needs. This 
is frustrating for taxpayers, for IRS employees and for me," Rettig 
said. "IRS employees want to do more, and we will continue in 2022 to do
 everything possible with the resources available to us. And we will 
continue to look for ways to improve. We want to deliver as much as 
possible while also protecting the health and safety of our employees 
and taxpayers. Additional resources are essential to helping our 
employees do more in 2022 – and beyond."The IRS continues to reduce the inventory of prior-year individual 
tax returns that have not been fully processed. As of December 3, 2021, 
the IRS has processed nearly 169 million tax returns. All paper and 
electronic individual 2020 refund returns received prior to April 2021 
have been processed if the return had no errors or did not require 
further review.Taxpayers generally will not need to wait for their 2020 return to be
 fully processed to file their 2021 tax returns and can file when they 
are ready.<h2>Key information to help taxpayers</h2>The IRS encourages people to use online resources before calling. 
Last filing season, as a result of COVID-era tax changes and broader 
pandemic challenges, the IRS phone systems received more than 145 
million calls from January 1 – May 17, more than four times more calls 
than in an average year. In addition to IRS.gov, the IRS has a variety 
of other free options available to help taxpayers, ranging from <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers">free assistance</a>
 at Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly 
locations across the country to the availability of the IRS <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File</a> program."Our phone volumes continue to remain at record-setting levels," 
Rettig said. "We urge people to check IRS.gov and establish an online 
account to help them access information more quickly. We have invested 
in developing new online capacities to make this a quick and easy way 
for taxpayers to get the information they need."Last year's average tax refund was more than $2,800. More than 160 
million individual tax returns for the 2021 tax year are expected to be 
filed, with the vast majority of those coming before the traditional 
April tax deadline.Overall, the IRS anticipates most taxpayers will receive their refund
 within 21 days of when they file electronically if they choose direct 
deposit and there are no issues with their tax return. The IRS urges 
taxpayers and tax professionals to file electronically. To avoid delays 
in processing, people should avoid filing paper returns wherever 
possible.By law, the IRS cannot issue a refund involving the Earned Income Tax
 Credit or Additional Child Tax Credit before mid-February, though 
eligible people may file their returns beginning on January 24. The law 
provides this additional time to help the IRS stop fraudulent refunds 
from being issued.Some returns, filed electronically or on paper, may need manual 
review, which delays the processing, if our systems detect a possible 
error or missing information, or there is suspected identity theft or 
fraud. Some of these situations require us to correspond with taxpayers,
 but some do not. This work does require special handling by an IRS 
employee so, in these instances, it may take the IRS more than the 
normal 21 days to issue any related refund. In those cases where IRS is 
able to correct the return without corresponding, the IRS will send an 
explanation to the taxpayer.<h2>File electronically and choose direct deposit</h2>To speed refunds, the IRS urges taxpayers to file electronically with
 direct deposit information as soon as they have everything they need to
 file an accurate return. If the return includes errors or is 
incomplete, it may require further review that may slow the tax refund. 
Having all information available when preparing the 2021 tax return can 
reduce errors and avoid delays in processing.Most individual taxpayers file IRS Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR once 
they receive Forms W-2 and other earnings information from their 
employers, issuers like state agencies and payers. The IRS has 
incorporated recent changes to the tax laws into the forms and 
instructions and shared the updates with its partners who develop the 
software used by individuals and tax professionals to prepare and file 
their returns. Forms 1040 and 1040-SR and the associated instructions 
are available now on IRS.gov. For the latest IRS forms and instructions,
 visit the IRS website at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/forms-instructions">IRS.gov/forms</a>.<h2>Free File available January 14</h2>IRS Free File will open January 14 when participating providers will 
accept completed returns and hold them until they can be filed 
electronically with the IRS. Many commercial tax preparation software 
companies and tax professionals will also be accepting and preparing tax
 returns before January 24 to submit the returns when the IRS systems 
open.The IRS strongly encourages people to file their tax returns 
electronically to minimize errors and for faster refunds – as well 
having all the information they need to file an accurate return to avoid
 delays. The IRS's <a href="https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free">Free File program</a>
 allows taxpayers who made $73,000 or less in 2021 to file their taxes 
electronically for free using software provided by commercial tax filing
 companies. More information will be available on Free File later this 
week.In addition to IRS Free File, the IRS's <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/free-tax-return-preparation-for-qualifying-taxpayers">Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Tax Counseling for the Elderly</a> programs free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.&nbsp;<h2>Watch for IRS letters about advance Child Tax Credit payments and third Economic Impact Payments</h2>The IRS started sending Letter 6419, 2021 advance Child Tax Credit, 
in late December 2021 and continues to do so into January. The letter 
contains important information that can help ensure the return is 
accurate. People who received the advance CTC payments can also check 
the amount of the payments they received by using the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/child-tax-credit-update-portal">CTC Update Portal</a> available on IRS.gov.Eligible taxpayers who received advance Child Tax Credit payments 
should file a 2021 tax return to receive the second half of the credit. 
Eligible taxpayers who did not receive advance Child Tax Credit payments
 can claim the full credit by filing a tax return.The IRS will begin issuing Letter 6475, Your Third Economic Impact 
Payment, to individuals who received a third payment in 2021 in late 
January. While most eligible people already received their stimulus 
payments, this letter will help individuals determine if they are 
eligible to claim the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/recovery-rebate-credit">Recovery Rebate Credit</a>
 for missing stimulus payments. If so, they must file a 2021 tax return 
to claim their remaining stimulus amount. People can also use <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account">IRS online account</a> to view their Economic Impact Payment amounts.Both letters include important information that can help people file 
an accurate 2021 tax return. If the return includes errors or is 
incomplete, it may require further review while the IRS corrects the 
error, which may slow the tax refund. Using this information when 
preparing a tax return electronically can reduce errors and avoid delays
 in processing.The fastest way for eligible individuals to get their 2021 tax refund
 that will include their allowable Child Tax Credit and Recovery Rebate 
Credit is by filing electronically and choosing <a href="https://www.irs.gov/refunds/get-your-refund-faster-tell-irs-to-direct-deposit-your-refund-to-one-two-or-three-accounts">direct deposit</a>.<h2>Tips to make filing easier</h2>To avoid processing delays and speed refunds, the IRS urges people to follow these steps:Organize and gather 2021 tax records including Social Security 
numbers, Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers, Adoption Taxpayer 
Identification Numbers, and this year's <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/understanding-your-cp01a-notice">Identity Protection Personal Identification Numbers</a> valid for calendar year 2022.Check IRS.gov for the latest tax information, including the latest on
 reconciling advance payments of the Child Tax Credit or claiming a 
Recovery Rebate Credit for missing stimulus payments. There is no need 
to call.Set up or log in securely at <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments/your-online-account">IRS.gov/account</a> to access personal tax account information including balance, payments, and tax records including adjusted gross income.Make final estimated <a href="https://www.irs.gov/payments">tax payments</a> for 2021 by Tuesday, January 18, 2022, to help avoid a tax-time bill and possible penalties.Individuals can use a bank account, prepaid debit card or mobile app 
to use direct deposit and will need to provide routing and account 
numbers. Learn how to open an account at an&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fdic.gov/getbanked/">FDIC-Insured bank</a>&nbsp;or through the <a href="https://www.mycreditunion.gov/about-credit-unions/credit-union-locator">National Credit Union Locator Tool</a>.File a complete and accurate return electronically when ready and choose direct deposit for the quickest refund.<h2>Key filing season dates</h2>There are several important dates taxpayers should keep in mind for this year's filing season:<ul>
 <li>January 14: IRS Free File opens. Taxpayers can 
begin filing returns through IRS Free File partners; tax returns will be
 transmitted to the IRS starting January 24. Tax software companies also
 are accepting tax filings in advance. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>January 18: Due date for tax year 2021 fourth quarter estimated tax payment. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>January 24: IRS begins 2022 tax season. Individual 2021 tax returns begin being accepted and processing begins 
	&nbsp;</li><li>January 28: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day
 to raise awareness of valuable tax credits available to many people – 
including the option to use prior-year income to qualify. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>April 18: Due date to file 2021 tax return or 
request extension and pay tax owed due to Emancipation Day holiday in 
Washington, D.C., even for those who live outside the area. 
	&nbsp;</li><li>April 19: Due date to file 2021 tax return or 
request extension and pay tax owed for those who live in MA or ME due to
 Patriots' Day holiday 
	&nbsp;</li><li>October 17: Due date to file for those requesting an extension on their 2021 tax returns</li>
 </ul><h2>Planning ahead</h2>It's never too early to get ready for the tax-filing season ahead. For more tips and resources, check out the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/individuals/steps-to-take-now-to-get-a-jump-on-next-years-taxes">Get Ready</a> page on IRS.gov.Cover image courtesy Pixabay

2022 tax filing season begins this month; When can you expect your refund?

October 27, 1949 ~ January 8, 2022

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Clarence-Farr">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

October 27, 1949 ~ January 8, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Clarence-Farr">HERE</a> for service details.&nbsp;

Clarence Thomas Farr

Mary Lou Adams, age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
October 1, 1950, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Joann
 Hedges Koehn.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since the early 1970s, 
she was a waitress at several different restaurants in Scott City, 
Kansas.

On March 16, 1981, she married Jim L. Adams in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He passed away on August 2, 2016, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her one Sister - Linda Dinning of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Step-Daughters - Carole &amp; Robert Mackenzie of 
Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Brenda &amp; Harvey Tucker of Scott City, Kansas,
 Dana &amp; Donald Rains of Thackerville, Oklahoma, Numerous 
Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, 
and Nephews.

She is preceded in death by her Parents, and Husband.

Private family graveside services will be held at a later date.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Mary Lou Adams 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641695933310.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Lou Adams, age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at 
the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on 
October 1, 1950, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Joann
 Hedges Koehn.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since the early 1970s, 
she was a waitress at several different restaurants in Scott City, 
Kansas.On March 16, 1981, she married Jim L. Adams in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He passed away on August 2, 2016, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her one Sister - Linda Dinning of Scott City, 
Kansas, Three Step-Daughters - Carole &amp; Robert Mackenzie of 
Lawrenceburg, Indiana, Brenda &amp; Harvey Tucker of Scott City, Kansas,
 Dana &amp; Donald Rains of Thackerville, Oklahoma, Numerous 
Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Great Great Grandchildren, Nieces, 
and Nephews.She is preceded in death by her Parents, and Husband.Private family graveside services will be held at a later date.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Mary Lou Adams 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Mary Lou Adams

Joan Marie Krische Boos passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 6, 2022, at Olathe Health Hospice House.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joan was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1934, to Frank and Pauline (Melchior) Krische, the third of seven children.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Krische house on Buchanan Street was always full of family and friends, overflowing with love.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan grew up actively involved in St Joseph Parish, attending elementary school there and graduating from Hayden High School. For years Joan was an organist at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following high school, Joan worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone.&nbsp;

In August of 1955, Joan met the love of her life, Donald G. Boos.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married on January 28, 1956. One year ago, they celebrated their 65th anniversary.&nbsp;&nbsp;A true couple, they were each one-half of the same whole.&nbsp;&nbsp;They did everything together throughout their lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sadly, Joan lost her beloved husband when he passed away on July 30, 2021.&nbsp;

Just a year after their wedding, Joan gave birth to her first of four sons. In the early years, Joan stayed home choosing motherhood over a career. She was a wonderful, selfless, caring mother, the constant inspiration behind the success of the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;When the boys were in school, Joan returned to the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a gifted bookkeeper, an absolute perfectionist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan spent the last 25 years of her career in accounting for the HD Lee Company in Overland Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed her time and co-workers at Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan was an extremely loyal employee always looking out for the company’s interests. Joan’s true passion was her family, her husband, her four sons and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joan, a devout Catholic, was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald G. Boos, her brother Rev. Frank Krische, sister-in-law, Lynne Krische, daughter-in-law, Gina Ross Boos, and grandson, Vincent Edward Boos.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joan is survived by her brothers, Jim (Marilyn) Krische, of Chicago, IL, Msgr. Vincent Krische of Lawrence, Larry (Sue) Krische, and Bob Krische, both of Topeka, her sister, Lois (Tom) Phillips, of Olathe, sons, John (Rochelle) Boos, Ron (Jill) Boos, David Boos, all of Olathe, and Don (Cathy) Boos of Salina, KS, along with seventeen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 13th, 2022, at 11:00AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 227 SW Van Buren St., Topeka, KS. A visitation and Rosary will precede the Mass beginning at 9:30AM. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, KS following Mass.&nbsp;

Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, KS, or St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka, KS directly or through Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.&nbsp;

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brennanmathenafh.com/">www.brennanmathenafh.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641663454266.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joan Marie Krische Boos passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 6, 2022, at Olathe Health Hospice House.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1934, to Frank and Pauline (Melchior) Krische, the third of seven children.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Krische house on Buchanan Street was always full of family and friends, overflowing with love.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan grew up actively involved in St Joseph Parish, attending elementary school there and graduating from Hayden High School. For years Joan was an organist at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following high school, Joan worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone.&nbsp;In August of 1955, Joan met the love of her life, Donald G. Boos.&nbsp;&nbsp;They were married on January 28, 1956. One year ago, they celebrated their 65th anniversary.&nbsp;&nbsp;A true couple, they were each one-half of the same whole.&nbsp;&nbsp;They did everything together throughout their lives.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sadly, Joan lost her beloved husband when he passed away on July 30, 2021.&nbsp;Just a year after their wedding, Joan gave birth to her first of four sons. In the early years, Joan stayed home choosing motherhood over a career. She was a wonderful, selfless, caring mother, the constant inspiration behind the success of the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;When the boys were in school, Joan returned to the workplace.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a gifted bookkeeper, an absolute perfectionist.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan spent the last 25 years of her career in accounting for the HD Lee Company in Overland Park.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed her time and co-workers at Lee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan was an extremely loyal employee always looking out for the company’s interests. Joan’s true passion was her family, her husband, her four sons and their families.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan, a devout Catholic, was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Donald G. Boos, her brother Rev. Frank Krische, sister-in-law, Lynne Krische, daughter-in-law, Gina Ross Boos, and grandson, Vincent Edward Boos.&nbsp;&nbsp;Joan is survived by her brothers, Jim (Marilyn) Krische, of Chicago, IL, Msgr. Vincent Krische of Lawrence, Larry (Sue) Krische, and Bob Krische, both of Topeka, her sister, Lois (Tom) Phillips, of Olathe, sons, John (Rochelle) Boos, Ron (Jill) Boos, David Boos, all of Olathe, and Don (Cathy) Boos of Salina, KS, along with seventeen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, January 13th, 2022, at 11:00AM, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 227 SW Van Buren St., Topeka, KS. A visitation and Rosary will precede the Mass beginning at 9:30AM. Interment will be at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, KS following Mass.&nbsp;Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Olathe, KS, or St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Topeka, KS directly or through Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603.&nbsp;To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.brennanmathenafh.com/">www.brennanmathenafh.com</a>.&nbsp;

Joan Marie Krische Boos

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Missouri man to 28 years in prison — the maximum he could impose — for the 2019 killing of his wife, whose body he buried in a state park and whose death he misled the authorities about for more than a year. 

The sentence Judge Brouck Jacobs gave to 26-year-old Joseph Elledge was the one jurors recommended in November when they convicted Elledge of second-degree murder in the killing of his wife, Mengqi Ji. 

She met Elledge after she moved to the U.S. from China to study engineering at the University of Missouri. Elledge will have to serve at least 85% of his sentence before he will be eligible for parole.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man who admitted to burying his wife’s body and misleading authorities for more than a year about her whereabouts will be sentenced Friday for killing her.

Jurors in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/columbia-missouri-22361d38ef3006058d45291d78120060">November</a>&nbsp;convicted 26-year-old Joseph Elledge of second-degree murder in the killing of 28-year-old Mengqi Ji, whom he met after she moved from China to study engineering at the University of Missouri.

The jury recommended that Elledge be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-columbia-missouri-china-2562d32d7c5b1ba0132c0682ef81dd15">sentenced to 28 years</a>&nbsp;in prison, and the judge’s sentence can’t exceed that recommendation. A second-degree murder conviction requires Elledge to serve at least 85% of his sentence before he would be eligible for parole.

Elledge reported Ji missing in October 2019, prompting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/columbia-michael-brown-missouri-river-boonville-bc6f1f2ad82ad48ebb6073cbbf257776">months of extensive searches.</a>&nbsp;Her remains&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-tigers-mens-basketball-columbia-0f341cef77aa806e3973186497383c9c">were found last March</a>&nbsp;in a park near Columbia, where the couple lived.

Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Knight described Elledge as a “stone cold killer” and argued that he was guilty of first-degree murder because he intentionally killed Ji. Prosecutors used social media posts, audio tapes and a journal Elledge kept to document the couple’s volatile relationship.

But Elledge said Ji’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-columbia-52ef87b9ad760f2385213c702a47fc67">death was accidental.</a>&nbsp;He said Ji fell and hit her head on Oct. 8, 2019, after he pushed her during an argument, and that he found her dead in bed the next morning. He said he panicked, put her body in the trunk of her car and didn't report what happened while he tried to decide what to do.

On Oct. 10, 2019, with the couple’s then-year-old daughter in the car, Elledge drove to Rock Bridge State Park, about 5 miles south of Columbia. There, he dug a grave and buried Ji at a site near the spot where he had proposed to her. He then returned home and reported her missing.

Elledge's attorney Scott Rosenblum argued that his client was awkward and made “unbelievably dumb” decisions after Ji died, but that he never intended to kill his wife and should not have been charged with murder.

Jurors opted for a second-degree murder conviction, which doesn’t carry a mandatory life sentence.

Elledge said he discovered in the days before Ji's death that she had been exchanging sexually suggestive messages with a man from China via social media. He also testified that the couple’s relationship suffered because of tension caused by her parents, who moved from China to live with them after their daughter was born in October 2018.

The couple met in 2015 at Nanova, a company that makes dental products, where Ji was Elledge’s supervisor. They began dating the following year and eventually traveled to China, where Elledge asked Ji’s parents for permission to marry her. The couple married in 2017.

Ji earned a master’s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the University of Missouri in December 2014. Elledge was a student at the university when his wife died.

An attorney for Ji’s family told the Columbia Daily Tribune after the verdict that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-columbia-missouri-china-2562d32d7c5b1ba0132c0682ef81dd15">they were pleased</a>&nbsp;with Knight’s efforts.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/10/1572177968305.png" alt="Joseph Elledge-photo Boone Co." />
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 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A judge has sentenced a Missouri man to 28 years in prison — the maximum he could impose — for the 2019 killing of his wife, whose body he buried in a state park and whose death he misled the authorities about for more than a year. The sentence Judge Brouck Jacobs gave to 26-year-old Joseph Elledge was the one jurors recommended in November when they convicted Elledge of second-degree murder in the killing of his wife, Mengqi Ji. She met Elledge after she moved to the U.S. from China to study engineering at the University of Missouri. Elledge will have to serve at least 85% of his sentence before he will be eligible for parole.-------COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man who admitted to burying his wife’s body and misleading authorities for more than a year about her whereabouts will be sentenced Friday for killing her.Jurors in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/columbia-missouri-22361d38ef3006058d45291d78120060">November</a>&nbsp;convicted 26-year-old Joseph Elledge of second-degree murder in the killing of 28-year-old Mengqi Ji, whom he met after she moved from China to study engineering at the University of Missouri.The jury recommended that Elledge be&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-columbia-missouri-china-2562d32d7c5b1ba0132c0682ef81dd15">sentenced to 28 years</a>&nbsp;in prison, and the judge’s sentence can’t exceed that recommendation. A second-degree murder conviction requires Elledge to serve at least 85% of his sentence before he would be eligible for parole.Elledge reported Ji missing in October 2019, prompting&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/columbia-michael-brown-missouri-river-boonville-bc6f1f2ad82ad48ebb6073cbbf257776">months of extensive searches.</a>&nbsp;Her remains&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-tigers-mens-basketball-columbia-0f341cef77aa806e3973186497383c9c">were found last March</a>&nbsp;in a park near Columbia, where the couple lived.Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Knight described Elledge as a “stone cold killer” and argued that he was guilty of first-degree murder because he intentionally killed Ji. Prosecutors used social media posts, audio tapes and a journal Elledge kept to document the couple’s volatile relationship.But Elledge said Ji’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/missouri-columbia-52ef87b9ad760f2385213c702a47fc67">death was accidental.</a>&nbsp;He said Ji fell and hit her head on Oct. 8, 2019, after he pushed her during an argument, and that he found her dead in bed the next morning. He said he panicked, put her body in the trunk of her car and didn't report what happened while he tried to decide what to do.On Oct. 10, 2019, with the couple’s then-year-old daughter in the car, Elledge drove to Rock Bridge State Park, about 5 miles south of Columbia. There, he dug a grave and buried Ji at a site near the spot where he had proposed to her. He then returned home and reported her missing.Elledge's attorney Scott Rosenblum argued that his client was awkward and made “unbelievably dumb” decisions after Ji died, but that he never intended to kill his wife and should not have been charged with murder.Jurors opted for a second-degree murder conviction, which doesn’t carry a mandatory life sentence.Elledge said he discovered in the days before Ji's death that she had been exchanging sexually suggestive messages with a man from China via social media. He also testified that the couple’s relationship suffered because of tension caused by her parents, who moved from China to live with them after their daughter was born in October 2018.The couple met in 2015 at Nanova, a company that makes dental products, where Ji was Elledge’s supervisor. They began dating the following year and eventually traveled to China, where Elledge asked Ji’s parents for permission to marry her. The couple married in 2017.Ji earned a master’s degree in mechanical and aerospace engineering from the University of Missouri in December 2014. Elledge was a student at the university when his wife died.An attorney for Ji’s family told the Columbia Daily Tribune after the verdict that&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/lifestyle-columbia-missouri-china-2562d32d7c5b1ba0132c0682ef81dd15">they were pleased</a>&nbsp;with Knight’s efforts.

Man who killed, buried his wife gets maximum sentence

Viola&nbsp;Marie Depperschmidt&nbsp;Enslinger,&nbsp;94, of La Crosse, Kansas, 
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Rush County
 Memorial Hospital. No longer hindered by a failing body and mind, she 
went to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of her life, 
Ben.&nbsp;

Viola was born on&nbsp;September 24, 1927,&nbsp;in La Crosse, Kansas, to John 
and Bernadina (Werth) Depperschmidt.&nbsp;She was a graduate of Schoenchen 
High School, Schoenchen, Kansas. While attending school, she met her 
sweetheart, Ben Enslinger. They were married on October 27, 1948, at St.
 Joseph’s Catholic Church in Liebenthal, Kansas. They then settled in La
 Crosse, Kansas. In 1972 Viola and Ben became co-owners of Enslinger 
Lumber and ran their business for nearly 40 years until they reluctantly
 entered into semi-retirement. After 63 years of marriage, Ben passed 
away July, 14, 2012.&nbsp;

Viola and Ben happily welcomed three children, Belinda, Kathy, and 
Lynn, into their family. Viola loved being a mother and being home with 
her children. She often spoke of how she had cookies waiting for not 
only her children but many neighborhood kids when they came home from 
school. She relished her role as Grandmother to seven grandchildren and 
was very involved in supporting them throughout their lives. She was 
also Great-Grandma to 20 great-grandkids. She and Ben took great pride 
in their posterity.

Viola enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilt making, cooking, baking, 
playing cards, eating sweets,&nbsp;and traveling.&nbsp;She was a gifted seamstress
 and created beautiful quilts that will be cherished by her family and 
friends for years to come. She took great pride in her work and would 
correct mistakes until it was perfect. She won numerous ribbons for her 
handiwork in the local fair. Viola loved to travel with her husband and 
they visited many countries together. Viola was an avid walker and could
 be seen walking around the neighborhood well into her late 80s. She was
 an excellent cook, loved to feed her family, and she especially enjoyed
 dessert.

In addition to working alongside her husband at Enslinger Lumber, 
Viola was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and of the 
Altar Society, she volunteered at Second Chance thrift store for 25 
years, and was a regular blood donor.&nbsp;

Viola leaves behind her daughters: Belinda (Bruce Axelrod) Tomlinson 
of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Kathy (John) Stockton of Lafayette, 
Colorado; a son, Lynn of La Crosse, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Ryan 
(Candise) Tomlinson, Scott (Sarah) Tomlinson, Eric (Ellen) Stockton, 
Jason (Kristin) Stockton, Kelsey (Josh) Clemens, Dustin (Heather) 
Enslinger, and Melissa (Shawn) Minge; and 20 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 
daughter-in-law, Patricia Enslinger; her brothers: Eugene, Alfred, 
Harold, and&nbsp;Pat; and sisters: Esther Enslinger, Louise Rupp, Vernita 
Linenberger, Edna Depperschmidt,&nbsp;and JoAnna Depperschmidt.&nbsp;Viola was the
 last surviving sibling of the Depperschmidt family.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service 
and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to
 10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 10, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. 
Michael’s&nbsp; &nbsp;Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, and Sunflower 
Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;

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

Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785-222-2517.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641595633023.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Viola&nbsp;Marie Depperschmidt&nbsp;Enslinger,&nbsp;94, of La Crosse, Kansas, 
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Rush County
 Memorial Hospital. No longer hindered by a failing body and mind, she 
went to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of her life, 
Ben.&nbsp;Viola was born on&nbsp;September 24, 1927,&nbsp;in La Crosse, Kansas, to John 
and Bernadina (Werth) Depperschmidt.&nbsp;She was a graduate of Schoenchen 
High School, Schoenchen, Kansas. While attending school, she met her 
sweetheart, Ben Enslinger. They were married on October 27, 1948, at St.
 Joseph’s Catholic Church in Liebenthal, Kansas. They then settled in La
 Crosse, Kansas. In 1972 Viola and Ben became co-owners of Enslinger 
Lumber and ran their business for nearly 40 years until they reluctantly
 entered into semi-retirement. After 63 years of marriage, Ben passed 
away July, 14, 2012.&nbsp;Viola and Ben happily welcomed three children, Belinda, Kathy, and 
Lynn, into their family. Viola loved being a mother and being home with 
her children. She often spoke of how she had cookies waiting for not 
only her children but many neighborhood kids when they came home from 
school. She relished her role as Grandmother to seven grandchildren and 
was very involved in supporting them throughout their lives. She was 
also Great-Grandma to 20 great-grandkids. She and Ben took great pride 
in their posterity.Viola enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilt making, cooking, baking, 
playing cards, eating sweets,&nbsp;and traveling.&nbsp;She was a gifted seamstress
 and created beautiful quilts that will be cherished by her family and 
friends for years to come. She took great pride in her work and would 
correct mistakes until it was perfect. She won numerous ribbons for her 
handiwork in the local fair. Viola loved to travel with her husband and 
they visited many countries together. Viola was an avid walker and could
 be seen walking around the neighborhood well into her late 80s. She was
 an excellent cook, loved to feed her family, and she especially enjoyed
 dessert.In addition to working alongside her husband at Enslinger Lumber, 
Viola was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and of the 
Altar Society, she volunteered at Second Chance thrift store for 25 
years, and was a regular blood donor.&nbsp;Viola leaves behind her daughters: Belinda (Bruce Axelrod) Tomlinson 
of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Kathy (John) Stockton of Lafayette, 
Colorado; a son, Lynn of La Crosse, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Ryan 
(Candise) Tomlinson, Scott (Sarah) Tomlinson, Eric (Ellen) Stockton, 
Jason (Kristin) Stockton, Kelsey (Josh) Clemens, Dustin (Heather) 
Enslinger, and Melissa (Shawn) Minge; and 20 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; 
daughter-in-law, Patricia Enslinger; her brothers: Eugene, Alfred, 
Harold, and&nbsp;Pat; and sisters: Esther Enslinger, Louise Rupp, Vernita 
Linenberger, Edna Depperschmidt,&nbsp;and JoAnna Depperschmidt.&nbsp;Viola was the
 last surviving sibling of the Depperschmidt family.Visitation will be Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 
P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the 
family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service 
and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to
 10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, January 10, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at 
St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. 
Michael’s&nbsp; &nbsp;Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, and Sunflower 
Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785-222-2517.

Viola Marie Enslinger

Saturday, October 27th, 1928-Friday, December 31st, 2021

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jack-faber/4816312/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Saturday, October 27th, 1928-Friday, December 31st, 2021An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/jack-faber/4816312/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Jack Ellis Faber

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fully vaccinated and mostly masked, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical Friday of the Biden administration’s authority to impose a vaccine-or-testing requirement on the nation’s large employers. The court seemed more open to a separate vaccine mandate for most health care workers.

<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?516920-1/justices-hear-case-vaccine-test-mandate">CLICK here to listen </a>to a replay of Friday's oral arguments

The arguments in the two cases come at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-education-detroit-cde614839b15d02a594dab1e690c7d46">a time of spiking coronavirus cases</a>&nbsp;because of the omicron variant, and the decision Friday by seven justices to wear masks for the first time while hearing arguments reflected the new phase of the pandemic.

An eighth justice, Sonia Sotomayor, a diabetic since childhood, didn’t even appear in the courtroom, choosing to remain in her office at the court and take part remotely. Two lawyers, representing Ohio and Louisiana, argued by telephone after recent positive COVID-19 tests, state officials said.

But the COVID circumstances did not appear to outweigh the views of the court’s six conservatives that the administration overstepped its authority in its vaccine-or-testing requirement for businesses with at least 100 employees.

“This is something the federal government has never done before,” Chief Justice John Roberts said, casting doubt on the administration’s argument that a half-century established law, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, confers such broad authority.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641555607497.png" alt="Snow on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court this week -photo courtesy CSPAN" />
 <figcaption>Snow on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court this week -photo courtesy CSPAN</figcaption>
 </figure>WASHINGTON (AP) — Fully vaccinated and mostly masked, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority appeared skeptical Friday of the Biden administration’s authority to impose a vaccine-or-testing requirement on the nation’s large employers. The court seemed more open to a separate vaccine mandate for most health care workers.<a href="https://www.c-span.org/video/?516920-1/justices-hear-case-vaccine-test-mandate">CLICK here to listen </a>to a replay of Friday's oral argumentsThe arguments in the two cases come at&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-health-education-detroit-cde614839b15d02a594dab1e690c7d46">a time of spiking coronavirus cases</a>&nbsp;because of the omicron variant, and the decision Friday by seven justices to wear masks for the first time while hearing arguments reflected the new phase of the pandemic.An eighth justice, Sonia Sotomayor, a diabetic since childhood, didn’t even appear in the courtroom, choosing to remain in her office at the court and take part remotely. Two lawyers, representing Ohio and Louisiana, argued by telephone after recent positive COVID-19 tests, state officials said.But the COVID circumstances did not appear to outweigh the views of the court’s six conservatives that the administration overstepped its authority in its vaccine-or-testing requirement for businesses with at least 100 employees.“This is something the federal government has never done before,” Chief Justice John Roberts said, casting doubt on the administration’s argument that a half-century established law, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, confers such broad authority.Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett probably hold the key to the outcome in both cases, as they have been more receptive to state-level vaccine requirements than the other three conservative justices. Barrett and Kavanaugh also had tough questions for Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer.The court’s three liberal justices suggested support for the employer rule. Justice Elena Kagan said officials have shown “quite clearly that no other policy will prevent sickness and death to anywhere like the degree that this one will.” And Justice Stephen Breyer said he found it “unbelievable” that it could be in the “public interest” to put that rule on hold. He said that on Thursday there were some 750,000 new cases in the country and that hospitals are full.Beginning Monday, unvaccinated employees in big companies are supposed to wear masks at work, unless the court blocks enforcement. But testing requirements and potential fines for employers don’t kick in until February.Legal challenges to the policies from Republican-led states and business groups are in their early stages, but the outcome at the high court probably will determine the fate of vaccine requirements affecting more than 80 million people.Roberts, Kavanaugh and Barrett seemed to have fewer doubts about the health care vaccine mandate. Kavanaugh said it was a “very unusual situation” that hospitals and health care organizations affected by the regulation were “not here complaining” about the rule but instead support it. “What are we to make of that?” he asked.The second regulation is a mandate that would apply to virtually all health care staff in the country. It covers health care providers that receive federal Medicare or Medicaid funding, potentially affecting 76,000 health care facilities as well as home health care providers. The rule has medical and religious exemptions.Decisions by federal appeals courts in New Orleans and St. Louis have blocked the mandate in about half the states. The administration has said it is taking steps to enforce it in the rest.“I think effectively what is at stake is whether these mandates are going to go into effect at all,” said Sean Marotta, a Washington lawyer whose clients include the American Hospital Association. The trade group is not involved in the Supreme Court cases.Both vaccine rules would exacerbate labor shortages and be costly to businesses, lawyer Scott Keller argued Friday on behalf of more than two dozen business groups. Without an immediate order from the court, “workers will quit right away,” Keller said.Administration lawyer Prelogar told the justices that COVID-19 “is the deadliest pandemic in American history and it poses a unique workplace danger.” OSHA has estimated that its emergency regulation will save 6,500 lives and prevent 250,000 hospitalizations over six months.Nearly 207 million Americans, 62.3% of the population, are fully vaccinated, and more than a third of those have received booster shots, including the nine justices.Andy Slavitt, a former adviser to the Biden administration on COVID-19, said the vaccine requirements are extremely effective for 15% to 20% of Americans “who don’t like to get a shot but they will and don’t have any strenuous objection.”The high court is weighing in on administration vaccine policies for the first time, although the justices have turned away pleas to block state-level mandates.A conservative majority concerned about federal overreach did bring an end to a federal moratorium on evictions put in place because of the pandemic.Both the vaccination case came to the court on an emergency basis, and the court took the unusual step of scheduling arguments rather than just ruling on briefs submitted by the parties. Unlike in other cases the court hears, a decision from the justices could come in weeks if not days.Because of the pandemic the justices heard the cases in a courtroom closed to the public. Only the justices, lawyers involved in the cases, court staff and journalists were allowed inside. The public could listen live, however, a change made earlier in the pandemic when the justices for nearly 19 months heard cases via telephone.The court has been asking arguing lawyers to have negative coronavirus tests and participate remotely if they have positive tests. Ohio Solicitor General Benjamin Flowers, who was arguing against the employer rule, had tested positive for COVID-19 after Christmas, had mild symptoms and fully recovered, but a test on Sunday required by the court detected the virus, a spokeswoman said. He had been vaccinated and had a booster shot.Louisiana Solicitor General Elizabeth Murrill who was arguing against the health care workers rule, was also arguing remotely “based upon the court’s protocol,” state Attorney General Jeff Landry said. Landry was at the court for Friday’s arguments.It was the first time since the court returned to in-person arguments in October that lawyers were arguing remotely.Justice Neil Gorsuch was the only justice to remain unmasked throughout the arguments, which lasted more than 3 and 1/2 hours. He sits between Barrett and Sotomayor. The court did not explain why Sotomayor didn’t take the bench.___WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up two major Biden administration efforts to bump up the nation’s vaccination rate against COVID-19 at a time of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-joe-biden-health-pandemics-united-states-8d3195d162980fecb55e3d5da3794629">spiking coronavirus cases because of the omicron variant</a>.The justices on the conservative-oriented court are hearing arguments Friday about whether to allow the administration to enforce a vaccine-or-testing requirement that applies to large employers and a separate vaccine mandate for most health care workers. The arguments were expected to last at least two hours.Legal challenges to the policies from Republican-led states and business groups are in their early stages, but the outcome at the high court probably will determine the fate of vaccine requirements affecting more than 80 million people.“I think effectively what is at stake is whether these mandates are going to go into effect at all,” said Sean Marotta, a Washington lawyer whose clients include the American Hospital Association. The trade group is not involved in the Supreme Court cases.The challengers argue that the vaccine rules exceed the administration’s authority, but Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the administration’s top Supreme Court lawyer, wrote that both are needed to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations and deaths.Keeping the vaccine mandate for health care workers on hold “will likely result in hundreds or thousands of deaths and serious illnesses from COVID-19 that could otherwise be prevented,” Prelogar wrote.Nearly 207 million Americans, 62.3% of the population, are fully vaccinated, and more than a third of the country has received a booster shot,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/coronavirus-pandemic-joe-biden-us-supreme-court-health-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-85207706b48cc76147a17d7a476fd9c6">including the nine justices</a>.The court said Friday that Justice Sonia Sotomayor would not be on the bench with her colleagues, opting instead to take part remotely from her office at the court. Sotomayor, who has had diabetes since childhood, has been the only justice who wore a mask to previous argument sessions in the courtroom.Andy Slavitt, a former adviser to the Biden administration on COVID-19, said the vaccine requirements are extremely effective for 15% to 20% of Americans “who don’t like to get a shot, but they will and don’t have any strenuous objection.”The high court will be weighing in on administration vaccine policies for the first time, although the justices have turned away pleas to block state-level mandates.But a conservative majority concerned about federal overreach&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/health-courts-pandemics-coronavirus-pandemic-daa34fb48a04dc9f3ddad94fb6b4cbb2">did bring an end to the federal moratorium on evictions</a>&nbsp;put in place because of the pandemic.Three conservatives, Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett, probably hold the key to the outcome, Marotta said.They broke with the other justices on the right over state mandates for health-care workers, but joined them to allow evictions to resume.Both vaccine rules will exacerbate labor shortages and be costly to businesses, opponents said. “People are going to quit. It will make a bad situation worse and they’re not going to come back,” said Karen Harned, executive director of the National Federation of Independent Business’ Small Business Legal Center.Her group is among those challenging an emergency rule adopted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration under which workers at businesses with 100 or more employees must be vaccinated or get tested weekly and wear masks while working. The rule has exceptions for those who work alone or mostly outdoors.The OSHA rule is supposed to take effect Monday, although the agency has said it would not impose fines on businesses that don’t comply before late February.The vaccine mandate, for its part, applies to virtually all health care staff in the country. It covers health care providers that receive federal Medicare or Medicaid funding, potentially affecting 76,000 health care facilities as well as home health care providers. The rule has medical and religious exemptions.Decisions by federal appeals courts in New Orleans and St. Louis have blocked the mandate in about half the states. The administration has said it is taking steps to enforce it in the rest.Both cases are coming to the court on an emergency basis and the court took the unusual step of scheduling arguments rather than just ruling on briefs submitted by the parties. Unlike in other cases the court hears, a decision from the justices could come in weeks if not days.Because of the pandemic the justices will hear the cases in a courtroom closed to the public. Only the justices, lawyers involved in the cases, court staff and journalists will be present. The public <a href="https://www.supremecourt.gov/oral_arguments/live.aspx">can listen live,</a> however, a change made earlier in the pandemic when the justices for nearly 19 months heard cases via telephone.