Donald Fry, 89, of Sharon Springs, KS, passed away October 20, 2020.&nbsp;

Don entered this world on July 10, 1931 in McMillen, MO, born to Lyman and Ina Fry. He was raised in western Kansas, graduating from Wallace County High School. After graduation, he spent several decades traveling across the United States and throughout the world, before returning to his hometown.&nbsp;

He was a taxi driver, raced cars, flew helicopters and worked at the Flight Research Center at NASA. He proudly served in the Korean War as a Radioman Third Class in the United States Navy. He worked as an aircraft mechanic in Vietnam and Iran before eventually returning to western Kansas with his family.

After moving back to Sharon Springs, he worked as an employee of USD 241, a power plant operator, and a farmer. He was happiest when he was working on his farm, spending time with his family, reading or calling a round of bingo at the VFW. &nbsp;

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Lyman and Ina Fry, and a sister, Colleen Barber. He is survived by his beloved wife Hao, his two children, Russell Fry and his wife Leslie; and Michael Fry and his wife Tricia. He has four grandchildren, including Ethan, Sam and Will Fry, and Peyton Fry. His surviving siblings include Arlene Henderson, Orval Fry, Fred Fry, Emelie McAlister, Linda Gates and Karen Haynes.

There will be a private family ceremony at a later date.&nbsp;

Memorials may be designated to the Wallace County Community Care Center and 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>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Donald Fry, 89, of Sharon Springs, KS, passed away October 20, 2020.&nbsp;Don entered this world on July 10, 1931 in McMillen, MO, born to Lyman and Ina Fry. He was raised in western Kansas, graduating from Wallace County High School. After graduation, he spent several decades traveling across the United States and throughout the world, before returning to his hometown.&nbsp;He was a taxi driver, raced cars, flew helicopters and worked at the Flight Research Center at NASA. He proudly served in the Korean War as a Radioman Third Class in the United States Navy. He worked as an aircraft mechanic in Vietnam and Iran before eventually returning to western Kansas with his family.After moving back to Sharon Springs, he worked as an employee of USD 241, a power plant operator, and a farmer. He was happiest when he was working on his farm, spending time with his family, reading or calling a round of bingo at the VFW. &nbsp;Don was preceded in death by his parents, Lyman and Ina Fry, and a sister, Colleen Barber. He is survived by his beloved wife Hao, his two children, Russell Fry and his wife Leslie; and Michael Fry and his wife Tricia. He has four grandchildren, including Ethan, Sam and Will Fry, and Peyton Fry. His surviving siblings include Arlene Henderson, Orval Fry, Fred Fry, Emelie McAlister, Linda Gates and Karen Haynes.There will be a private family ceremony at a later date.&nbsp;Memorials may be designated to the Wallace County Community Care Center and 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>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Donald Fry

TOPEKA, KS – Veterinary staff at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center made the difficult decision to euthanize a 16-year-old African Lion named Avus Friday morning, according to a media release.

 “Avus had been experiencing agerelated issues for some time.” said Zoo Director Brendan Wiley. “Earlier this week we noticed a significant decline in his well-being. We did a comprehensive exam and tried new medication but did not see an improvement in his condition. Today is a sad day for our extended zoo family. Avus led an impactful life at our zoo, inspiring guests to care more about wildlife and conservation.”

Avus was born at the Henry Vilas Zoo on October 14, 2004. Following a recommendation from the AZA’s Species Survival Plan, Avus came to Topeka in the summer of 2006 to pair with lionesses Zuri and Asante. In 2007 Avus and Asante had one offspring, Adia, who in turn provided the pair with two grandsons that live in other AZA zoos. Avus was able to see his home at the Topeka Zoo transform with the opening of Camp Cowabunga in 2018. Zuri and Asante are also classified as geriatric at the ages of sixteen years as well. In the wild, the lifespan of lions is a range between 12-15 years of age.

Avus was an easy favorite to staff and guests alike. He had the most amazing eyes and a face framing mane. He was very laid back and known for pretending he didn't hear zookeepers when it was time to go inside so he could get a few more minutes of sleep. Avus enjoyed enrichment like cologne and taco seasoning, and was excited about participating in training sessions. 

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 </figure>TOPEKA, KS – Veterinary staff at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center made the difficult decision to euthanize a 16-year-old African Lion named Avus Friday morning, according to a media release. “Avus had been experiencing agerelated issues for some time.” said Zoo Director Brendan Wiley. “Earlier this week we noticed a significant decline in his well-being. We did a comprehensive exam and tried new medication but did not see an improvement in his condition. Today is a sad day for our extended zoo family. Avus led an impactful life at our zoo, inspiring guests to care more about wildlife and conservation.”Avus was born at the Henry Vilas Zoo on October 14, 2004. Following a recommendation from the AZA’s Species Survival Plan, Avus came to Topeka in the summer of 2006 to pair with lionesses Zuri and Asante. In 2007 Avus and Asante had one offspring, Adia, who in turn provided the pair with two grandsons that live in other AZA zoos. Avus was able to see his home at the Topeka Zoo transform with the opening of Camp Cowabunga in 2018. Zuri and Asante are also classified as geriatric at the ages of sixteen years as well. In the wild, the lifespan of lions is a range between 12-15 years of age.Avus was an easy favorite to staff and guests alike. He had the most amazing eyes and a face framing mane. He was very laid back and known for pretending he didn't hear zookeepers when it was time to go inside so he could get a few more minutes of sleep. Avus enjoyed enrichment like cologne and taco seasoning, and was excited about participating in training sessions.

 16-year-old African lion euthanized at Kansas zoo

Lilly Marlene Zeman, age 85, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away October 18, 2020. She was born November 16, 1934 in Quinter, KS, to John and Ruby (Jarboe) Jamison. She was a graduate of Quinter High School. Lilly was a fierce fighter, having beaten breast cancer twice, as well as battling lung cancer for over 2 years.&nbsp;

On February 10, 1956, she was united in marriage to Frank “Junior” Zeman in Quinter, and they enjoyed 43 years of marriage together. They lived on a farm in Trego county for a few years before buying a home in WaKeeney where they raised 3 children together. Lilly worked as a dietary aide for 35 years in WaKeeney at the Lutheran home before going on to work another 24 years as a senior companion. Following the death of her husband in 1999, she moved to Keeney Village, where she lived for 20 years. In her spare time, Lilly liked to crochet her hangers, work on her word search and puzzle books, and play dice. She was also a collector of many angels.&nbsp;

Lilly well be dearly missed and remember by so many friends and family, including her children Joquetta (Robert) Roth of Lakewood, CO, Stephen Zeman of Quinter, Kevin Zeman of WaKeeney, and Debbie (Brett) Rucas of Hays, KS; grandchildren Jessica (Russell) Wood of Ogallah, KS, Amanda (Cody) Hamilton of Morland, KS, Cortney Wright of Hays, and Kerbi (Jeremy) Jacobson of Littleton, CO; great-grandchildren, Brendon Wright, Hannah and Breanna Wood of Ogallah, Caleb and Tristan Hamilton of Morland, Haylee and Tanner Finnesy, Mikah Chaffee and Kira Plante of Hays, and Lanie and Micha Jacobson of Littleton; sister Myrna Prewitt of Beloit, KS; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; brothers Hershel, Virgil, Reuben, Loren, and Edwin Jamison; sisters Mary Loreen Williams, Eula Schreiner, Wava Smith, and Nellie Kepferle.

Inurnment will be at the Kansas Veterans cemetery, in WaKeeney. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Knights of Columbus Council #4113 or Keeney Village. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12 St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Lilly Marlene Zeman, age 85, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away October 18, 2020. She was born November 16, 1934 in Quinter, KS, to John and Ruby (Jarboe) Jamison. She was a graduate of Quinter High School. Lilly was a fierce fighter, having beaten breast cancer twice, as well as battling lung cancer for over 2 years.&nbsp;On February 10, 1956, she was united in marriage to Frank “Junior” Zeman in Quinter, and they enjoyed 43 years of marriage together. They lived on a farm in Trego county for a few years before buying a home in WaKeeney where they raised 3 children together. Lilly worked as a dietary aide for 35 years in WaKeeney at the Lutheran home before going on to work another 24 years as a senior companion. Following the death of her husband in 1999, she moved to Keeney Village, where she lived for 20 years. In her spare time, Lilly liked to crochet her hangers, work on her word search and puzzle books, and play dice. She was also a collector of many angels.&nbsp;Lilly well be dearly missed and remember by so many friends and family, including her children Joquetta (Robert) Roth of Lakewood, CO, Stephen Zeman of Quinter, Kevin Zeman of WaKeeney, and Debbie (Brett) Rucas of Hays, KS; grandchildren Jessica (Russell) Wood of Ogallah, KS, Amanda (Cody) Hamilton of Morland, KS, Cortney Wright of Hays, and Kerbi (Jeremy) Jacobson of Littleton, CO; great-grandchildren, Brendon Wright, Hannah and Breanna Wood of Ogallah, Caleb and Tristan Hamilton of Morland, Haylee and Tanner Finnesy, Mikah Chaffee and Kira Plante of Hays, and Lanie and Micha Jacobson of Littleton; sister Myrna Prewitt of Beloit, KS; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; brothers Hershel, Virgil, Reuben, Loren, and Edwin Jamison; sisters Mary Loreen Williams, Eula Schreiner, Wava Smith, and Nellie Kepferle.Inurnment will be at the Kansas Veterans cemetery, in WaKeeney. Memorial services will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions are suggested to Knights of Columbus Council #4113 or Keeney Village. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12 St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672.Condolences may be left for the family at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Lilly Marlene Zeman

Shirley Ann McGee, 84, passed away October 22, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born October 23, 1935 in Linn, Kansas. The daughter of Vergil
 Samuel and Edna Marie Peterson Hanna, she was one of fifteen children.

A longtime area resident she worked at Alco in Larned. She was a 
member of the VFW Auxiliary, and enjoyed fishing, bingo, embroidery, and
 going to the casinos. She loved cats, especially her own, and she was a
 collector of many things.

On July 18, 1959 she married Kenneth “Bud” McGee in San Bernardino, California; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2002.

Survivors include: two sons, Tony (Paula) McGee, Moore, Oklahoma, 
Randy McGee, Wichita; daughter, Janda Van Loenen, Lane, Kansas; five 
grandchildren: Terry McGee, Megan McGee, Jeff Smith, Donnie Van Loenen, 
and Gayle Van Loenen-Golden; twenty-five great grandchildren, and one 
great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2020 at
 Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Private burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Shirley Ann McGee, 84, passed away October 22, 2020 at Diversicare of Larned.She was born October 23, 1935 in Linn, Kansas. The daughter of Vergil
 Samuel and Edna Marie Peterson Hanna, she was one of fifteen children.A longtime area resident she worked at Alco in Larned. She was a 
member of the VFW Auxiliary, and enjoyed fishing, bingo, embroidery, and
 going to the casinos. She loved cats, especially her own, and she was a
 collector of many things.On July 18, 1959 she married Kenneth “Bud” McGee in San Bernardino, California; he preceded her in death on October 11, 2002.Survivors include: two sons, Tony (Paula) McGee, Moore, Oklahoma, 
Randy McGee, Wichita; daughter, Janda Van Loenen, Lane, Kansas; five 
grandchildren: Terry McGee, Megan McGee, Jeff Smith, Donnie Van Loenen, 
and Gayle Van Loenen-Golden; twenty-five great grandchildren, and one 
great-great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2020 at
 Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Private burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Shirley Ann McGee

Eldon Bird, age 93, of Quinter, KS, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Andbe Home in Norton, KS. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Eldon Bird, age 93, of Quinter, KS, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Andbe Home in Norton, KS. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Eldon Bird

BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a woman in Great Bend and have made an arrest.

On October 19, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office became aware of an alleged battery and rape case that occurred October 17, in the southeast part of Great Bend and involved a 42-year-old woman, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The victim did not report the alleged crime until October 19.

After conducting numerous interviews and follow-up investigations, detectives identified a suspect as Tanner J. Cox&nbsp; 32, of Hoisington.

Just after midnight Friday, deputies arrested Cox in a business parking lot on E. 10th Street in Great Bend

&nbsp;He is being held on requested charges of attempted murder in the 2nd degree, rape and violation of a protective order. Cox is being held in lieu of a $500,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

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 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a violent attack on a woman in Great Bend and have made an arrest.On October 19, the Barton County Sheriff’s Office became aware of an alleged battery and rape case that occurred October 17, in the southeast part of Great Bend and involved a 42-year-old woman, according to Sheriff Brian Bellendir. The victim did not report the alleged crime until October 19.After conducting numerous interviews and follow-up investigations, detectives identified a suspect as Tanner J. Cox&nbsp; 32, of Hoisington.Just after midnight Friday, deputies arrested Cox in a business parking lot on E. 10th Street in Great Bend&nbsp;He is being held on requested charges of attempted murder in the 2nd degree, rape and violation of a protective order. Cox is being held in lieu of a $500,000 bond, according to Bellendir.

Sheriff: Kan. man arrested for alleged violent attack on woman

WICHITA— Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions. The comments drew cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue.

Bishop Carl Kemme of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita issued a statement on the Diocese website regarding Pope Francis' remarks.&nbsp;

"As reported October 21, 2020, Pope Francis is being reported to have expressed support of same-sex civil unions in a documentary entitled “Francesco,” in order to express pastoral concern for individuals and groups who experience discrimination as a result of sexual orientation. 

I have not seen that documentary nor the full text of what Pope Francis reportedly said and in the absence of clarification from the Vatican, I encourage the people of God to prayerful serenity. 

While the Pope’s comments may engender a certain degree of alarm and confusion, it is good to &nbsp;point our attention to the Catechism of the Catholic Church which clearly proclaims that marriage is between one man and one woman, as indicated by natural law and biblical truth. 

The Pope is not altering doctrine, nor is he legitimizing homosexual acts, which also the Catechism teaches are gravely sinful. I believe that Pope Francis is reminding us of the respect and dignity all people deserve, including those with same sex attraction."

Bishop&nbsp;Gerald Vincke of Salina Diocese <a href="https://salinadiocese.org/news-and-updates/statement-on-pope-francis-comments-on-same-sex-civil-unions/">issued a similar statement.</a>&nbsp; The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph did not <a href="https://kcsjcatholic.org/2020/10/francis-comments/">issue a statement </a>except to write on their web site, "We are aware of Pope Francis’ recent comments on same-sex civil unions. Since the comments were in the context of a documentary and not in the form of expressing an official teaching of the Catholic Church, we will await an official response and clarification from the Vatican before offering further comment from the diocese."

The Pope's remarks came in the documentary which premiered at the Rome Film Festival. In the documentary, the pope says: “Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. 

They are children of God." Francis says a civil union law is needed because "that way they are legally covered.” While archbishop of Buenos Aires, Francis endorsed civil unions for gay couples as an alternative to same-sex marriages but had never come out publicly in favor of civil unions as pope.

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 </figure>WICHITA— Pope Francis has become the first pontiff to endorse same-sex civil unions. The comments drew cheers from gay Catholics and demands for clarification from conservatives, given the Vatican’s official teaching on the issue.Bishop Carl Kemme of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita issued a statement on the Diocese website regarding Pope Francis' remarks.&nbsp;"As reported October 21, 2020, Pope Francis is being reported to have expressed support of same-sex civil unions in a documentary entitled “Francesco,” in order to express pastoral concern for individuals and groups who experience discrimination as a result of sexual orientation. I have not seen that documentary nor the full text of what Pope Francis reportedly said and in the absence of clarification from the Vatican, I encourage the people of God to prayerful serenity. While the Pope’s comments may engender a certain degree of alarm and confusion, it is good to &nbsp;point our attention to the Catechism of the Catholic Church which clearly proclaims that marriage is between one man and one woman, as indicated by natural law and biblical truth. The Pope is not altering doctrine, nor is he legitimizing homosexual acts, which also the Catechism teaches are gravely sinful. I believe that Pope Francis is reminding us of the respect and dignity all people deserve, including those with same sex attraction."Bishop&nbsp;Gerald Vincke of Salina Diocese <a href="https://salinadiocese.org/news-and-updates/statement-on-pope-francis-comments-on-same-sex-civil-unions/">issued a similar statement.</a>&nbsp; The Catholic Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph did not <a href="https://kcsjcatholic.org/2020/10/francis-comments/">issue a statement </a>except to write on their web site, "We are aware of Pope Francis’ recent comments on same-sex civil unions. Since the comments were in the context of a documentary and not in the form of expressing an official teaching of the Catholic Church, we will await an official response and clarification from the Vatican before offering further comment from the diocese."The Pope's remarks came in the documentary which premiered at the Rome Film Festival. In the documentary, the pope says: “Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. They are children of God." Francis says a civil union law is needed because "that way they are legally covered.” While archbishop of Buenos Aires, Francis endorsed civil unions for gay couples as an alternative to same-sex marriages but had never come out publicly in favor of civil unions as pope.

Kan. Bishops respond to Pope's same-sex civil union comments

James Kenneth Riddle, son of Randal and Elsie (Winters) Riddle, was born January 30, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on October 16, 2020, at the age of 84.

James grew up in Mt. Pleasant and attended the local schools.  As an adult, James made his home in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he worked for a company that manufactured dairy products.  He worked his way up and was shipping supervisor for the transport of those products at the time of his retirement.  On July 4, 2002, James and Nila (Davis) Dawson were married at the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ft. Worth.  They made their home in Ft. Worth until recently when they moved to Norton.

James was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Ft. Worth, and had been attending Trinity Episcopal Church since moving to Norton.

Survivors include:  his loving wife, Nila Riddle, of their home in Norton; three daughters, Audrey Raines and Sharron Jasso, of Texas, and Shelley Hendershot, of Delaware; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

James was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife of 43 years, Alice Whitt Riddle.

A memorial service was held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Norton on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

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 </figure>James Kenneth Riddle, son of Randal and Elsie (Winters) Riddle, was born January 30, 1936, in Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and passed away at the Andbe Home in Norton, Kansas, on October 16, 2020, at the age of 84.James grew up in Mt. Pleasant and attended the local schools. As an adult, James made his home in Ft. Worth, Texas, where he worked for a company that manufactured dairy products. He worked his way up and was shipping supervisor for the transport of those products at the time of his retirement. On July 4, 2002, James and Nila (Davis) Dawson were married at the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ft. Worth. They made their home in Ft. Worth until recently when they moved to Norton.James was a member of the St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Ft. Worth, and had been attending Trinity Episcopal Church since moving to Norton.Survivors include: his loving wife, Nila Riddle, of their home in Norton; three daughters, Audrey Raines and Sharron Jasso, of Texas, and Shelley Hendershot, of Delaware; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.James was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife of 43 years, Alice Whitt Riddle.A memorial service was held at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Norton on Sunday, October 18, 2020.

James Kenneth Riddle

Loran J. Jayne, 74, of Ellis, KS, passed away October 12, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis. Loran was born on April 11, 1946, to George and Katherine (Croute) Jayne. While growing up, his family lived in many different places, with Florida being his favorite. On May 28, 1966, he married Gloria Schoenberger in Ellis, KS. Loran was a man of many trades, but he is remembered as a self-employed driver for King of the Road. Together with Gloria, they were able to travel around the United States delivering campers. He loved playing his guitar, singing, bowling with friends, and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with all of his family. Loran is survived by his daughters, Angela (Dave) Hickey and Sonya (Bryan) Gottschalk, all of Ellis, KS; his brother Larry of Kingman, KS; grandchildren Shelby (Aaron) Herl of Hays, KS, Sidney (Lane) Carpenter of Overland Park, KS, and Cody Hickey of San Diego, CA. Loran is preceded in death by his wife Gloria, his parents, and his brother Eddie. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors courtesy of the Ellis VFW Honor Guard. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Memorial contributions are suggested to donor's choice. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Loran J. Jayne, 74, of Ellis, KS, passed away October 12, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society of Ellis. Loran was born on April 11, 1946, to George and Katherine (Croute) Jayne. While growing up, his family lived in many different places, with Florida being his favorite. On May 28, 1966, he married Gloria Schoenberger in Ellis, KS. Loran was a man of many trades, but he is remembered as a self-employed driver for King of the Road. Together with Gloria, they were able to travel around the United States delivering campers. He loved playing his guitar, singing, bowling with friends, and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with all of his family. Loran is survived by his daughters, Angela (Dave) Hickey and Sonya (Bryan) Gottschalk, all of Ellis, KS; his brother Larry of Kingman, KS; grandchildren Shelby (Aaron) Herl of Hays, KS, Sidney (Lane) Carpenter of Overland Park, KS, and Cody Hickey of San Diego, CA. Loran is preceded in death by his wife Gloria, his parents, and his brother Eddie. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2020 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery with military honors courtesy of the Ellis VFW Honor Guard. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Memorial contributions are suggested to donor's choice. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Loran J. Jayne

JoAnn (Coulter) Mauck passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care. 

JoAnn was born August 6,
 1931, in Rural Sheridan County, Kansas to Charles and Mary (Husted) 
Coulter. She was raised on the farm with her five siblings. JoAnn 
attended Whitehall School through eighth grade and graduated from Hoxie 
High School in 1949. Following graduation, she went to work as a 
secretary at the Sheridan County Court House. Following a whirlwind 
courtship, Laverne (Duffer) Mauck won JoAnn’s heart and they were 
married on August 22, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Hoxie, Kansas.
 After they were married, they moved to the farm where they raised 
their family and lived until they moved to town a few years ago. They 
were blessed with five children, Rex, Roger, Brena, Karen, and Rodney. 
Duffer and JoAnn just celebrated their 70th anniversary.
 JoAnn was very involved with her family. They were the loves of her
 life. She served as a Girl Scout Leader and a Den Mother for Cub 
Scouts and enjoyed going to the activities her children participated in.
 JoAnn’s family was so important to her. She enjoyed all her children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her favorite things to 
do were sew, go for walks and look for Indian artifacts (she even has a 
site accredited to her name). Duffer and JoAnn traveled 
internationally, and fossil hunting was a favorite pastime shared by 
Duffer and JoAnn. JoAnn was a member of the McGraw Methodist Church, 
the Sheridan County Hospital Auxiliary, and Friends of the Cottonwood 
Ranch. 
 JoAnn is survived by her husband, Duffer Mauck of Hoxie, Kansas, 
sons, Rex Mauck (Dorothea) of Longmont, Florida and Roger Mauck 
(Dolores) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughters, Brena Mauck of Hays, Kansas and 
Karen Billinger (Ed Kimminau) of Dodge City, Kansas; grandchildren, Dr. 
Michelle Pope (Jason), Melissa Small (Richie), Tate Mauck (Heather), 
Nathan Mauck (Kelsey), Brandon Billinger (Liz), Amy Billinger, Adam 
Mauck (Krista), and Michaela Linden (Brett); great-grandchildren, Sydney
 Mauck, Reilly Mauck, Avery Mauck, Harper Mauck, Blayke Mauck, Emma 
Pope, Grace Pope, Kate Pope, Charlie Pope, Sophie Mauck, Truman Mauck, 
Max Mauck, Maggie Mauck, Parker Linden, Collins Linden, William 
Billinger, Joseph Billinger, and Zoe Small.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Coulter; 
son, Rodney Mauck; granddaughter, Stephanie Mauck; great-grandson, 
Knolan Small; brothers, Elvin Coulter, Elvis Coulter, and Edwin Coulter;
 and sisters, Elva Coulter and Eva May.
 A private family service is planned with Stan Smith presiding. 
There will be no visitation. The family suggests memorials to the 
Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care. Memorials may be sent to
 Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Friends 
and family may leave words of comfort at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn leaves happy memories of a life well-lived. When you feel sad
 and miss her remember her spirit lives within you. Forever within your 
heart.

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 </figure>JoAnn (Coulter) Mauck passed away, Thursday, October 15, 2020, at the 
Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care. JoAnn was born August 6,
 1931, in Rural Sheridan County, Kansas to Charles and Mary (Husted) 
Coulter. She was raised on the farm with her five siblings. JoAnn 
attended Whitehall School through eighth grade and graduated from Hoxie 
High School in 1949. Following graduation, she went to work as a 
secretary at the Sheridan County Court House. Following a whirlwind 
courtship, Laverne (Duffer) Mauck won JoAnn’s heart and they were 
married on August 22, 1950, at the Presbyterian Church in Hoxie, Kansas.
 After they were married, they moved to the farm where they raised 
their family and lived until they moved to town a few years ago. They 
were blessed with five children, Rex, Roger, Brena, Karen, and Rodney. 
Duffer and JoAnn just celebrated their 70th anniversary.
 JoAnn was very involved with her family. They were the loves of her
 life. She served as a Girl Scout Leader and a Den Mother for Cub 
Scouts and enjoyed going to the activities her children participated in.
 JoAnn’s family was so important to her. She enjoyed all her children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Some of her favorite things to 
do were sew, go for walks and look for Indian artifacts (she even has a 
site accredited to her name). Duffer and JoAnn traveled 
internationally, and fossil hunting was a favorite pastime shared by 
Duffer and JoAnn. JoAnn was a member of the McGraw Methodist Church, 
the Sheridan County Hospital Auxiliary, and Friends of the Cottonwood 
Ranch. 
 JoAnn is survived by her husband, Duffer Mauck of Hoxie, Kansas, 
sons, Rex Mauck (Dorothea) of Longmont, Florida and Roger Mauck 
(Dolores) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughters, Brena Mauck of Hays, Kansas and 
Karen Billinger (Ed Kimminau) of Dodge City, Kansas; grandchildren, Dr. 
Michelle Pope (Jason), Melissa Small (Richie), Tate Mauck (Heather), 
Nathan Mauck (Kelsey), Brandon Billinger (Liz), Amy Billinger, Adam 
Mauck (Krista), and Michaela Linden (Brett); great-grandchildren, Sydney
 Mauck, Reilly Mauck, Avery Mauck, Harper Mauck, Blayke Mauck, Emma 
Pope, Grace Pope, Kate Pope, Charlie Pope, Sophie Mauck, Truman Mauck, 
Max Mauck, Maggie Mauck, Parker Linden, Collins Linden, William 
Billinger, Joseph Billinger, and Zoe Small.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Coulter; 
son, Rodney Mauck; granddaughter, Stephanie Mauck; great-grandson, 
Knolan Small; brothers, Elvin Coulter, Elvis Coulter, and Edwin Coulter;
 and sisters, Elva Coulter and Eva May.
 A private family service is planned with Stan Smith presiding. 
There will be no visitation. The family suggests memorials to the 
Sheridan County Health Complex Long Term Care. Memorials may be sent to
 Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Friends 
and family may leave words of comfort at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; JoAnn leaves happy memories of a life well-lived. When you feel sad
 and miss her remember her spirit lives within you. Forever within your 
heart.

JoAnn (Coulter) Mauck

Robert Lee Kreutzer, age 85, passed away at the Greeley County Long Term Care on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on June 1, 1935, in Beeler, Kansas, the son of Frank and Helen Dreher Kreutzer. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church on Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a mechanic and equipment operator. On December 29, 1954, he married Genevieve (Jean) M. Kreutzer.&nbsp; She passed away on July 9, 2013. Survivors include: Two Sons Jim Kreutzer of Leoti, Kansas Curtis and Lanna Kreutzer of Leoti, Kansas Two Daughters Faye Kreutzer Ford of Hutchinson, Kansas Kay &amp; Svend Kjaer of Edman, Oklahoma Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, and four sisters.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020, from 12-8 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Leoti. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:30 am at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas. Interment will follow at the St.Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be given to the Greeley County Health Services in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Robert Lee Kreutzer, age 85, passed away at the Greeley County Long Term Care on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on June 1, 1935, in Beeler, Kansas, the son of Frank and Helen Dreher Kreutzer. He was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church on Marienthal, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a mechanic and equipment operator. On December 29, 1954, he married Genevieve (Jean) M. Kreutzer.&nbsp; She passed away on July 9, 2013. Survivors include: Two Sons Jim Kreutzer of Leoti, Kansas Curtis and Lanna Kreutzer of Leoti, Kansas Two Daughters Faye Kreutzer Ford of Hutchinson, Kansas Kay &amp; Svend Kjaer of Edman, Oklahoma Six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two brothers, and four sisters.Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020, from 12-8 at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home of Leoti. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 10:30 am at the St. Mary Catholic Church in Marienthal, Kansas. Interment will follow at the St.Mary Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be given to the Greeley County Health Services in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

Robert Lee Kreutzer

Darold Eugene Ashford, 75, of Atwood, KS, left this world early in the morning of Oct. 22, 2020, in Hays, KS. 
He was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Oceola, IA, to Darold Ashford and Letha 
(Suits) Ashford. He joined the Navy in 1964 and was discharged in 1966. 
Darold married Susan Sutton in 1967 and had one daughter,Leanna Ashford, of Atwood. 
He was preceded in death by both parents and one sister Linda Ryan, of Atwood. 
He leaves behind his loving wife, Susan; daughter Leanna; two grandsons,
 Raymond (Whitney) Ashford, Atwood, and Brandon (Jessica) Ashford, 
Colby; five great grandchildren, Jayden Ashford, Riya Casper, Aliya 
Ashford, Cobyn Ashford and Grayson Ashford; two sisters; Cheri Williams,
 of Horseshoe Bend, AZ and Janice Kerley, of Denver and many nieces, 
nephews and folks who loved him. 
A Celebration of Life will take place at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 
28, 2020, at the Atwood Senior Center. Memorials can be made to the 
family, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information and condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Darold Eugene Ashford, 75, of Atwood, KS, left this world early in the morning of Oct. 22, 2020, in Hays, KS. 
He was born Feb. 6, 1945, in Oceola, IA, to Darold Ashford and Letha 
(Suits) Ashford. He joined the Navy in 1964 and was discharged in 1966. 
Darold married Susan Sutton in 1967 and had one daughter,Leanna Ashford, of Atwood. 
He was preceded in death by both parents and one sister Linda Ryan, of Atwood. 
He leaves behind his loving wife, Susan; daughter Leanna; two grandsons,
 Raymond (Whitney) Ashford, Atwood, and Brandon (Jessica) Ashford, 
Colby; five great grandchildren, Jayden Ashford, Riya Casper, Aliya 
Ashford, Cobyn Ashford and Grayson Ashford; two sisters; Cheri Williams,
 of Horseshoe Bend, AZ and Janice Kerley, of Denver and many nieces, 
nephews and folks who loved him. 
A Celebration of Life will take place at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 
28, 2020, at the Atwood Senior Center. Memorials can be made to the 
family, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information and condolences, visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Darold Eugene Ashford

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump posted his full, unedited interview with “60 Minutes” on Facebook before the show’s scheduled Sunday broadcast.

The footage shows Trump growing increasingly prickly as CBS anchor Lesley Stahl presses him on a host of topics, including his response to the coronavirus pandemic, his slipping support among suburban women, the lack of masks at his rallies, and the “Obamacare” replacement plan he has long promised but failed to unveil.

“Look at the bias, hatred and rudeness on behalf of 60 Minutes and CBS,” Trump wrote Thursday as he tweeted the Facebook link. And he again preemptively criticized the moderator of Thursday night’s final presidential debate.

Throughout the interview, Trump returns to attacks on Joe Biden’s son, based on an unconfirmed New York Post report, and accuses the media of being too soft on his Democratic rival.

As Stahl comments at one point that Trump is offering attack after attack, Trump responds: “It’s not attack, it’s defense. It’s defense against attacks.”

“I’m defending myself and I’m defending the institute of the presidency,” he said.

As Trump continued to throw unsubstantiated allegations at Biden and former President Barack Obama, Stahl tried to explain: “This is ‘60 Minutes’ and we can’t put on things we can’t verify.”

But Trump continued to criticize the mainstream media.

“Leslie, you’re discrediting yourself,” he said.

The interview began on a tense footing as Stahl asked the president as the camera started rolling, “Are you ready for some tough questions?” and only grew more testy.

At the end of the nearly 40 minutes, Trump complained: “Are you ready for tough questions. That’s no way to talk. That’s no way to talk.”

“You’re so negative,” he later commented.

Trump eventually cut the interview short and declined to appear with Vice President Mike Pence.

“That’s enough. Let’s go,” he said.

CBS News called the White House’s decision “unprecedented,” but said the interview would air Sunday as planned.

“The White House’s unprecedented decision to disregard their agreement with CBS News and release their footage will not deter 60 MINUTES from providing its full, fair and contextual reporting which presidents have participated in for decades,” the network said in a statement.

“60 MINUTES,” it continued, “is widely respected for bringing its hallmark fairness, deep reporting and informative context to viewers each week. Few journalists have the presidential interview experience Lesley Stahl has delivered over her decades as one of the premier correspondents in America and we look forward to audiences seeing her third interview with President Trump and subsequent interview with Vice President Pence this weekend.”

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump posted his full, unedited interview with “60 Minutes” on Facebook before the show’s scheduled Sunday broadcast.<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDonaldTrump%2Fvideos%2F350524406214941%2F&show_text=false&width=560" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media" allowFullScreen="true"></iframe></div>The footage shows Trump growing increasingly prickly as CBS anchor Lesley Stahl presses him on a host of topics, including his response to the coronavirus pandemic, his slipping support among suburban women, the lack of masks at his rallies, and the “Obamacare” replacement plan he has long promised but failed to unveil.“Look at the bias, hatred and rudeness on behalf of 60 Minutes and CBS,” Trump wrote Thursday as he tweeted the Facebook link. And he again preemptively criticized the moderator of Thursday night’s final presidential debate.Throughout the interview, Trump returns to attacks on Joe Biden’s son, based on an unconfirmed New York Post report, and accuses the media of being too soft on his Democratic rival.As Stahl comments at one point that Trump is offering attack after attack, Trump responds: “It’s not attack, it’s defense. It’s defense against attacks.”“I’m defending myself and I’m defending the institute of the presidency,” he said.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">CBS News statement on <a href="https://twitter.com/60Minutes?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@60Minutes</a> interview with President Trump <a href="https://t.co/Ivz9NBiU6r">pic.twitter.com/Ivz9NBiU6r</a>&mdash; CBS News (@CBSNews) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1319319385132224514?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 22, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>As Trump continued to throw unsubstantiated allegations at Biden and former President Barack Obama, Stahl tried to explain: “This is ‘60 Minutes’ and we can’t put on things we can’t verify.”But Trump continued to criticize the mainstream media.“Leslie, you’re discrediting yourself,” he said.The interview began on a tense footing as Stahl asked the president as the camera started rolling, “Are you ready for some tough questions?” and only grew more testy.At the end of the nearly 40 minutes, Trump complained: “Are you ready for tough questions. That’s no way to talk. That’s no way to talk.”“You’re so negative,” he later commented.Trump eventually cut the interview short and declined to appear with Vice President Mike Pence.“That’s enough. Let’s go,” he said.CBS News called the White House’s decision “unprecedented,” but said the interview would air Sunday as planned.“The White House’s unprecedented decision to disregard their agreement with CBS News and release their footage will not deter 60 MINUTES from providing its full, fair and contextual reporting which presidents have participated in for decades,” the network said in a statement.“60 MINUTES,” it continued, “is widely respected for bringing its hallmark fairness, deep reporting and informative context to viewers each week. Few journalists have the presidential interview experience Lesley Stahl has delivered over her decades as one of the premier correspondents in America and we look forward to audiences seeing her third interview with President Trump and subsequent interview with Vice President Pence this weekend.”

🎥 President leaks '60 Minutes' interview; abruptly walked out

Wednesday, April 18th, 1934-Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/cahterine-luella-black/4366779/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Wednesday, April 18th, 1934-Wednesday, October 21st, 2020An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/cahterine-luella-black/4366779/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Catherine Luella Black

Orville R. Bowers, son of Leora Bryant, was born January 11, 1943, in 
rural Sycamore, KS in Montgomery County and passed away at the Andbe 
Home in Norton, KS on October 19, 2020, at the age of 77.

Orville grew up in Sycamore and Ottawa, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy.

On March 24, 1978, he married Marilyn Magill. Together, they lived 
mostly in the Hoisington and Great Bend communities, where Orville 
worked for the Railroad.&nbsp; Following his retirement the couple moved to 
Almena, KS.&nbsp; They helped raise two of their grandchildren, Brandon and 
Dalton McDowell in that home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Orville had a passion for hunting, fishing, and buying/selling stuff. He enjoyed gardening and caring for his animals.

Following Marilyn’s death in 2013, Orville continued to live in Almena
 with his grandchildren until his health required him to move into the 
Andbe Home in Norton in 2018.

Survivors include his four children, Brian McDowell of Garden City, 
KS, Teresa Strickland of Lyons, KS, William David McDowell of Colorado, 
and Denise Ryan of Ledyard, CT; 12 grandchildren; 11 great 
grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his Wife Marilyn Kay Bowers.

Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena, KS at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Orville Bowers Memorial c/o
 Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Orville R. Bowers, son of Leora Bryant, was born January 11, 1943, in 
rural Sycamore, KS in Montgomery County and passed away at the Andbe 
Home in Norton, KS on October 19, 2020, at the age of 77.Orville grew up in Sycamore and Ottawa, Kansas. He served in the United States Navy.On March 24, 1978, he married Marilyn Magill. Together, they lived 
mostly in the Hoisington and Great Bend communities, where Orville 
worked for the Railroad.&nbsp; Following his retirement the couple moved to 
Almena, KS.&nbsp; They helped raise two of their grandchildren, Brandon and 
Dalton McDowell in that home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Orville had a passion for hunting, fishing, and buying/selling stuff. He enjoyed gardening and caring for his animals.Following Marilyn’s death in 2013, Orville continued to live in Almena
 with his grandchildren until his health required him to move into the 
Andbe Home in Norton in 2018.Survivors include his four children, Brian McDowell of Garden City, 
KS, Teresa Strickland of Lyons, KS, William David McDowell of Colorado, 
and Denise Ryan of Ledyard, CT; 12 grandchildren; 11 great 
grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents and his Wife Marilyn Kay Bowers.Cremation was planned.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Almena, KS at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Orville Bowers Memorial c/o
 Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Orville R. Bowers

Each fall semester, Jana’s Campaign works with the freshman class at Hays High School to provide
Bystander Intervention Trainings. These trainings teach students how to safely, immediately and
effectively intervene when they believe unhealthy or violent relationship behaviors are occurring.


After providing Bystander Intervention Trainings to freshmen in September, on Thursday, Oct. 15,
Jana’s Campaign was invited back to Hays High for a follow up session to further discuss the
continuum of violence, recognizing ‘red flags’ or warning signs of unhealthy relationships, and to
review the bystander intervention strategies. Select upperclassmen, nominated by school faculty as
outstanding leaders, assisted in facilitating conversations about the information students learned at
the September trainings, and to discuss possible answers to questions raised on the post-training
surveys Jana’s Campaign administered at the initial training.


Nationally, one in three adolescents report being hit, slapped, stalked, sexually assaulted or
emotionally abused by a dating partner (CDC, 2019). This prevention education program, along with
other evidence-based programs Jana’s Campaign provides, helps prepare students to take the lead on
creating a culture of strong respect and to promote healthy relationship behaviors.


“Ongoing conversations about the issue of teen
dating violence are crucial to ending all forms of
gender-based violence. National domestic
violence awareness month is observed in
October, but these issues won’t disappear at the
end of the month. It is necessary to have
conversations about preventing violence year-
round,” stated Derek Ingalls, Education &amp;
Prevention Specialist at Jana’s Campaign.


The ultimate goal of Jana’s Campaign’s
programs is to stop violence before it starts. In
Ellis County Jana’s Campaign has worked with 12,687 students, from 9 schools – Kindergarten
through college. Beyond Ellis County, Jana’s Campaign has impacted over 72,500 middle and high
school students across 9 states, nearly 420 colleges and universities across 43 states, and thousands of
citizens since 2013. 

To learn more about Jana’s Campaign, and their violence prevention education
programs, visit www.janascampaign.org.


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 </figure>Jana's CampaignEach fall semester, Jana’s Campaign works with the freshman class at Hays High School to provide
Bystander Intervention Trainings. These trainings teach students how to safely, immediately and
effectively intervene when they believe unhealthy or violent relationship behaviors are occurring.
After providing Bystander Intervention Trainings to freshmen in September, on Thursday, Oct. 15,
Jana’s Campaign was invited back to Hays High for a follow up session to further discuss the
continuum of violence, recognizing ‘red flags’ or warning signs of unhealthy relationships, and to
review the bystander intervention strategies. Select upperclassmen, nominated by school faculty as
outstanding leaders, assisted in facilitating conversations about the information students learned at
the September trainings, and to discuss possible answers to questions raised on the post-training
surveys Jana’s Campaign administered at the initial training.
Nationally, one in three adolescents report being hit, slapped, stalked, sexually assaulted or
emotionally abused by a dating partner (CDC, 2019). This prevention education program, along with
other evidence-based programs Jana’s Campaign provides, helps prepare students to take the lead on
creating a culture of strong respect and to promote healthy relationship behaviors.
“Ongoing conversations about the issue of teen
dating violence are crucial to ending all forms of
gender-based violence. National domestic
violence awareness month is observed in
October, but these issues won’t disappear at the
end of the month. It is necessary to have
conversations about preventing violence year-
round,” stated Derek Ingalls, Education &amp;
Prevention Specialist at Jana’s Campaign.
The ultimate goal of Jana’s Campaign’s
programs is to stop violence before it starts. In
Ellis County Jana’s Campaign has worked with 12,687 students, from 9 schools – Kindergarten
through college. Beyond Ellis County, Jana’s Campaign has impacted over 72,500 middle and high
school students across 9 states, nearly 420 colleges and universities across 43 states, and thousands of
citizens since 2013. To learn more about Jana’s Campaign, and their violence prevention education
programs, visit www.janascampaign.org.

Hays High students assist Jana’s Campaign with gender-violence prevention lesson

Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Dorothy Elaine Owens, 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, KS.

Dorothy was born on December 11, 1921, in Polk County, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was the daughter of William and Dora McDaniel.&nbsp; At the age of seven, because of her mother’s health, she and her brother and sister went to live with her grandparents.&nbsp; A few years later Dorothy, her grandparents, father, brother and sister moved to Kansas and settled on a farm north of Edson.&nbsp; She attended Edson elementary and high schools.

She married Leonard Owens in 1939 and together they had four children; Elaine, Leonard Jr., Brenda and Darrell.

She believed in taking part in community affairs.&nbsp; She served as a 4-H leader, offices in the Smoky Iowa EHU, President of the Hospital Auxiliary, and served on the Sherman County Extension Board.&nbsp; She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council and was president of the Rebecca Circle.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Eastern Star for 25 years.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Leonard, an infant daughter Brenda, daughter-in-law Kathy Owens, a brother James McDaniel and a sister Shirley Garner.

She is survived by her daughter Elaine (Roy) Frieburger of Goodland, KS, two sons Leonard John Jr. (Sondra) Owens of Edson and Darrell (Diana) Owens south of Edson, KS; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also survived by two sisters Bernadine Amos and Marlene Perkell of Grand Junction, CO and a sister-in-law Annabelle McDaniel of Scott City, KS.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; Private family graveside services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Goodland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

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 </figure>Longtime Goodland, KS resident, Dorothy Elaine Owens, 98, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Cheyenne County Hospital in St. Francis, KS.Dorothy was born on December 11, 1921, in Polk County, Nebraska.&nbsp; She was the daughter of William and Dora McDaniel.&nbsp; At the age of seven, because of her mother’s health, she and her brother and sister went to live with her grandparents.&nbsp; A few years later Dorothy, her grandparents, father, brother and sister moved to Kansas and settled on a farm north of Edson.&nbsp; She attended Edson elementary and high schools.She married Leonard Owens in 1939 and together they had four children; Elaine, Leonard Jr., Brenda and Darrell.She believed in taking part in community affairs.&nbsp; She served as a 4-H leader, offices in the Smoky Iowa EHU, President of the Hospital Auxiliary, and served on the Sherman County Extension Board.&nbsp; She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council and was president of the Rebecca Circle.&nbsp; She was also a member of the Eastern Star for 25 years.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Leonard, an infant daughter Brenda, daughter-in-law Kathy Owens, a brother James McDaniel and a sister Shirley Garner.She is survived by her daughter Elaine (Roy) Frieburger of Goodland, KS, two sons Leonard John Jr. (Sondra) Owens of Edson and Darrell (Diana) Owens south of Edson, KS; six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also survived by two sisters Bernadine Amos and Marlene Perkell of Grand Junction, CO and a sister-in-law Annabelle McDaniel of Scott City, KS.Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.&nbsp; Private family graveside services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2020 at the Goodland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and may be left at the services or mailed 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>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Dorothy Elaine (McDaniel) Owens

James L. Bowker, 77, of Goodland, KS, died Tues. Oct. 20, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

Jim was born April 13, 1943 in Burlington, CO to Klein P. Bowker and 
Lucille Willy Bowker. Jim lived in Goodland for most of his life.&nbsp; He 
married Sharon Light and together they raised three children. &nbsp;

Jim worked for over 50 years at the Goodland Daily News/Sherman 
County Herald and The Goodland Star News.&nbsp; He was a member of the Brick 
Top Cruisers, the Goodland Recreation Board, the Goodland Elks Club, and
 the Northwest Kansas Quarter Horse Association. &nbsp;Jim was also a Sherman
 County Volunteer Sheriff.&nbsp; Jim was very involved in his children’s 
lives attending every single sporting event, often going back to work 
after the event to get the results into the newspaper.&nbsp; Jim loved to 
volunteer at the county fair.

Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his brother William "Bill" 
Bowker; and three sisters Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young.

Survivors include wife of 59 years, Sharon Light Bowker; daughter, 
Robin Bowker Bassett, Eagan, MN; sons Jeff (Margaret) Bowker, Lake 
Quivira, KS, and Matthew Bowker, Fort Collins, CO; brother Bruce Bowker,
 Centennial, CO; sisters Carol Tracy and Nancy Michael, of Limon, CO, 
Phyllis Dering, Ramah, CO, Beverly Bowker, Colorado Spring, CO, and 
Jacki Sandoval (Sip), Littleton, Co. Jim leaves behind his 10 cherished 
Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.

Jim was the consummate storyteller and passionate about antique cars 
and horses. He spent his free time searching for antique treasures, auto
 parts, and tinkering with projects.

Services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM MT at the Chapel in the Goodland Cemetery.

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 </figure>James L. Bowker, 77, of Goodland, KS, died Tues. Oct. 20, 2020 at Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;Jim was born April 13, 1943 in Burlington, CO to Klein P. Bowker and 
Lucille Willy Bowker. Jim lived in Goodland for most of his life.&nbsp; He 
married Sharon Light and together they raised three children. &nbsp;Jim worked for over 50 years at the Goodland Daily News/Sherman 
County Herald and The Goodland Star News.&nbsp; He was a member of the Brick 
Top Cruisers, the Goodland Recreation Board, the Goodland Elks Club, and
 the Northwest Kansas Quarter Horse Association. &nbsp;Jim was also a Sherman
 County Volunteer Sheriff.&nbsp; Jim was very involved in his children’s 
lives attending every single sporting event, often going back to work 
after the event to get the results into the newspaper.&nbsp; Jim loved to 
volunteer at the county fair.Jim is preceded in death by his parents; his brother William "Bill" 
Bowker; and three sisters Alta Mae House, Kay Stephens and Janice Young.Survivors include wife of 59 years, Sharon Light Bowker; daughter, 
Robin Bowker Bassett, Eagan, MN; sons Jeff (Margaret) Bowker, Lake 
Quivira, KS, and Matthew Bowker, Fort Collins, CO; brother Bruce Bowker,
 Centennial, CO; sisters Carol Tracy and Nancy Michael, of Limon, CO, 
Phyllis Dering, Ramah, CO, Beverly Bowker, Colorado Spring, CO, and 
Jacki Sandoval (Sip), Littleton, Co. Jim leaves behind his 10 cherished 
Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren.Jim was the consummate storyteller and passionate about antique cars 
and horses. He spent his free time searching for antique treasures, auto
 parts, and tinkering with projects.Services will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 4:00 PM MT at the Chapel in the Goodland Cemetery.

James 'Jim' L. Bowker

Rodney Lee Taylor, 77, of Colby, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center in Colby Kansas due to an accident. He was born 
January 22, 1943, in Goodland Kansas, to Forrest and Dorothy (Scherff) 
Taylor. He grew up on a farm with his 3 sisters Cheryl, Regina, and 
Candace, and one brother, Barry. 

Though life was not easy in the 40s and
 50s, he rarely had anything bad to say about his childhood. Rod loved 
all music, loved to dance, was very outgoing in sporting activities and 
working on the farm. He graduated from Norton High School in 1961. He 
went on to attended Dodge City Community College on a football 
scholarship, as the quarterback, then later transferred to Panhandle 
State again on a football scholarship. While at Panhandle State, Rod met
 his wife, Judith Sutton. After graduating college with a Bachelors in 
Physical Education and Business, Rod followed in his father’s footsteps 
taking additional training to become a highway patrolman. Rod and Judy 
eventually had a daughter Regina in 1978 and son Jarrod a year later. 
Rod and his family moved to Colby in 1981 where he has resided since. 

He
 worked with the highway patrol as a Master Trooper, educator and drug 
handler with his dog Trooper. The law enforcement duo seized millions of
 dollars in illegal drugs and drug money over the years and a story was 
published in a state and law enforcement magazine.  Trooper and Rod 
retired together in 1997. Retirement did not suit Rod and continued his 
work in law enforcement as a deputy with the Thomas County Sheriff’s 
Office. He eventually was elected sheriff of Thomas County for 2 terms 
before retiring again in 2016. Through his years, he enjoyed tae kwon do 
earning a black belt status and placing nationally in tournaments, 
hunting, fishing, worked on the local school board and president of the 
school board, giving presentations to schools and community 
organizations, participating in fund raisers and instrumental in keeping
 ADAC open. 

Rod’s greatest achievement was his family. Local lakes were 
frequented for camping trips typically including fishing, hiking and 
enjoying nature. As his children became older, Rod and Judy stayed busy 
running around to sporting events. Rod was a very caring man to family, 
honorable and always did what was right regardless of what others may 
have thought or pressure him to do. He was respectful to everyone, even 
those he just met, friendly to all and would go out of his way to help 
out a stranger in need. He did have his ornery side as there are various
 stories of he and his law enforcement buddies always playing pranks on 
each other over the years, especially his best friend Scottie Legeer who
 was a fellow highway patrolman. 
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; son Jarrod “Tank” Shane 
Taylor; brother Barry Taylor and brother-in-law Steve Sutton. 
He is survived by his wife, Judith, of Colby; daughter Regina (Brett) 
Suter and daughter Aurora, of Colby; sisters, Regina Rydquist, of Colby,
 Cheryl Cooper, of Denver and Candace (Alan) Baird, of Jefferson City, 
MO; brothers-in-law, Bill (Gayla) Sutton, of Topeka, KS, Bob Sutton, of 
Canada and Jim (Judy Lee) Sutton, of Colby; sister-in-law Karen Sutton, 
of Las Vegas, NV and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Due to COVID precautions, masks are required. 
A private family graveside service will take place at the Goodland 
Cemetery. After COVID is improving, Rodney’s family will be planning on
 a Celebration of Life event in honor of him. Memorials are suggested to
 the Rodney Lee Taylor Memorial Fund, to be designated towards community
 improvements, and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391,
 Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Rodney Lee Taylor, 77, of Colby, died Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 
Citizens Medical Center in Colby Kansas due to an accident. He was born 
January 22, 1943, in Goodland Kansas, to Forrest and Dorothy (Scherff) 
Taylor. He grew up on a farm with his 3 sisters Cheryl, Regina, and 
Candace, and one brother, Barry. Though life was not easy in the 40s and
 50s, he rarely had anything bad to say about his childhood. Rod loved 
all music, loved to dance, was very outgoing in sporting activities and 
working on the farm. He graduated from Norton High School in 1961. He 
went on to attended Dodge City Community College on a football 
scholarship, as the quarterback, then later transferred to Panhandle 
State again on a football scholarship. While at Panhandle State, Rod met
 his wife, Judith Sutton. After graduating college with a Bachelors in 
Physical Education and Business, Rod followed in his father’s footsteps 
taking additional training to become a highway patrolman. Rod and Judy 
eventually had a daughter Regina in 1978 and son Jarrod a year later. 
Rod and his family moved to Colby in 1981 where he has resided since. He
 worked with the highway patrol as a Master Trooper, educator and drug 
handler with his dog Trooper. The law enforcement duo seized millions of
 dollars in illegal drugs and drug money over the years and a story was 
published in a state and law enforcement magazine. Trooper and Rod 
retired together in 1997. Retirement did not suit Rod and continued his 
work in law enforcement as a deputy with the Thomas County Sheriff’s 
Office. He eventually was elected sheriff of Thomas County for 2 terms 
before retiring again in 2016. Through his years, he enjoyed tae kwon do 
earning a black belt status and placing nationally in tournaments, 
hunting, fishing, worked on the local school board and president of the 
school board, giving presentations to schools and community 
organizations, participating in fund raisers and instrumental in keeping
 ADAC open. Rod’s greatest achievement was his family. Local lakes were 
frequented for camping trips typically including fishing, hiking and 
enjoying nature. As his children became older, Rod and Judy stayed busy 
running around to sporting events. Rod was a very caring man to family, 
honorable and always did what was right regardless of what others may 
have thought or pressure him to do. He was respectful to everyone, even 
those he just met, friendly to all and would go out of his way to help 
out a stranger in need. He did have his ornery side as there are various
 stories of he and his law enforcement buddies always playing pranks on 
each other over the years, especially his best friend Scottie Legeer who
 was a fellow highway patrolman. 
Rodney was preceded in death by his parents; son Jarrod “Tank” Shane 
Taylor; brother Barry Taylor and brother-in-law Steve Sutton. 
He is survived by his wife, Judith, of Colby; daughter Regina (Brett) 
Suter and daughter Aurora, of Colby; sisters, Regina Rydquist, of Colby,
 Cheryl Cooper, of Denver and Candace (Alan) Baird, of Jefferson City, 
MO; brothers-in-law, Bill (Gayla) Sutton, of Topeka, KS, Bob Sutton, of 
Canada and Jim (Judy Lee) Sutton, of Colby; sister-in-law Karen Sutton, 
of Las Vegas, NV and many cousins, nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22nd, 2020 at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Due to COVID precautions, masks are required. 
A private family graveside service will take place at the Goodland 
Cemetery. After COVID is improving, Rodney’s family will be planning on
 a Celebration of Life event in honor of him. Memorials are suggested to
 the Rodney Lee Taylor Memorial Fund, to be designated towards community
 improvements, and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391,
 Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Rodney Lee Taylor

Mary Lou Tillitson, 68, passed away on October 20, 2020, at the Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on October 29, 
1951, in Ransom, Kansas the daughter of Oliver and Jennie (Potter) 
Tillitson.

Mary Lou was an elementary school teacher at Saint Mary Catholic 
School, Garden City, Kansas, and the Ransom Grade School, Ransom. In her
 spare time, she spent many hours on the Big Creek Golf Course at 
WaKeeney.

Survivors include 4 brothers; Dave and wife, Kelle of WaKeeney, John 
of Ransom, Larry and wife, Darlene of Ransom, Bob and wife, Michelle of 
Arnold; and her sister, Ellen Burns of Ransom. She was preceded in death
 by her parents.

Graveside service will be on Saturday, October 24, 2020, 2:00 P.M., 
at the Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 
23, 2020 with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom VFW Post No. 7972.

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 </figure>Mary Lou Tillitson, 68, passed away on October 20, 2020, at the Cedar 
Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on October 29, 
1951, in Ransom, Kansas the daughter of Oliver and Jennie (Potter) 
Tillitson.Mary Lou was an elementary school teacher at Saint Mary Catholic 
School, Garden City, Kansas, and the Ransom Grade School, Ransom. In her
 spare time, she spent many hours on the Big Creek Golf Course at 
WaKeeney.Survivors include 4 brothers; Dave and wife, Kelle of WaKeeney, John 
of Ransom, Larry and wife, Darlene of Ransom, Bob and wife, Michelle of 
Arnold; and her sister, Ellen Burns of Ransom. She was preceded in death
 by her parents.Graveside service will be on Saturday, October 24, 2020, 2:00 P.M., 
at the Ransom Cemetery, Ransom, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald 
Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Friday, October 
23, 2020 with the family present from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom VFW Post No. 7972.

Mary Lou Tillitson

Paul F. Kaus, 60, of Salina, passed 
away Monday, October 19, 2020.  He was born in Hoxie, Kansas to 
Frederick J. and Helen (Zerr) Kaus on March 10, 1960.  He married 
Christine L. Pechanec on August 31, 1985 in Timken, Kansas.  He 
graduated from Golden Plains High School, Rexford, in 1978 and then 
received in his Associate of Science Radiologic Technology degree from 
Fort Hays State University in 1982.   


Paul had a wonderful sense of humor and a passionate love for 
animals.  He and his family raised all sorts of animals on a farm north 
of Salina. He was very proud to have had one of his llamas go to the 
petting zoo at Rolling Hills Zoo.  He loved fishing, gardening, and 
being adventurous outdoors. His hard work ethic was instilled in his 
children, he never missed one of their activities and was very proud of 
all their achievements.  His greatest accomplishments were being a 
husband, a dad, a grandpa and being able to play and read books to his 
grandchildren. 


Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Christine, of the home; 
children, Kaylene Bacon (Cody) of Minneapolis, Trenton Kaus (Haley), of 
Manhattan, and Tyler Kaus (Lenae), of Wichita; grandchildren, Mallorie, 
Rylan, Cordell, Canter, and Caroline; mother, Helen, of Colby, KS 
siblings, Michael Kaus, of Bison, KS, Dona Kulhanek (Shorty), of Colby, 
KS, Ron Kaus (Charlene), of Colby, KS, Susan Hillebrand (Gary), of 
Norton, KS, and Kenneth Kaus (Marion), of Fredericksburg, VA. 


He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick and sister in law, Lora Kaus. 


Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Ryan
 Mortuary with family present from 6 to 8 p.m.  A private family Rosary 
will begin at 10:15 a.m. immediately followed by a private family Mass 
of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. 
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Fr. Keith Weber as officiant.  
Interment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina, where 
everyone is welcome. 


Memorials may be made to Rolling Hills Zoo, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401. 


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 </figure>Paul F. Kaus, 60, of Salina, passed 
away Monday, October 19, 2020. He was born in Hoxie, Kansas to 
Frederick J. and Helen (Zerr) Kaus on March 10, 1960. He married 
Christine L. Pechanec on August 31, 1985 in Timken, Kansas. He 
graduated from Golden Plains High School, Rexford, in 1978 and then 
received in his Associate of Science Radiologic Technology degree from 
Fort Hays State University in 1982. 
Paul had a wonderful sense of humor and a passionate love for 
animals. He and his family raised all sorts of animals on a farm north 
of Salina. He was very proud to have had one of his llamas go to the 
petting zoo at Rolling Hills Zoo. He loved fishing, gardening, and 
being adventurous outdoors. His hard work ethic was instilled in his 
children, he never missed one of their activities and was very proud of 
all their achievements. His greatest accomplishments were being a 
husband, a dad, a grandpa and being able to play and read books to his 
grandchildren. 
Left to mourn his passing is his wife, Christine, of the home; 
children, Kaylene Bacon (Cody) of Minneapolis, Trenton Kaus (Haley), of 
Manhattan, and Tyler Kaus (Lenae), of Wichita; grandchildren, Mallorie, 
Rylan, Cordell, Canter, and Caroline; mother, Helen, of Colby, KS 
siblings, Michael Kaus, of Bison, KS, Dona Kulhanek (Shorty), of Colby, 
KS, Ron Kaus (Charlene), of Colby, KS, Susan Hillebrand (Gary), of 
Norton, KS, and Kenneth Kaus (Marion), of Fredericksburg, VA. 
He is preceded in death by his father, Frederick and sister in law, Lora Kaus. 
Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Ryan
 Mortuary with family present from 6 to 8 p.m. A private family Rosary 
will begin at 10:15 a.m. immediately followed by a private family Mass 
of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 at St. 
Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church with Fr. Keith Weber as officiant. 
Interment will follow at All Saints Catholic Cemetery, Salina, where 
everyone is welcome. 
Memorials may be made to Rolling Hills Zoo, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 North Eighth Street, Salina, Kansas 67401.

Paul F. Kaus

Betty Nadine (Simmelink) Schoen, age 99 years, 8 months, and 15 days,
 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Downs Care and 
Rehabilitation. Betty was born February 5, 1921, to George and Anna 
(Kuiken) Simmelink on a farm near Oak Creek School North of Downs.&nbsp;

Betty moved to a farm 9 miles North of Downs as a small child. She 
graduated from Oak Creek Grade School. On March 12, 1941, she married 
Meryl Emil Schoen of rural Cawker City. They celebrated 72 years of 
marriage. To this union Meryl and Betty were blessed with four surviving
 children. Meryl and Betty farmed in the Cawker City area until they 
retired off the farm in 1978. Upon retiring they moved to Downs. Betty 
was a member of the Irving Community Club and Red Hat Ladies Group. She 
was an active, life long member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Downs. 
She was baptized and confirmed on May 30, 1937. She was also an active 
member of the Ladies Aid at the church.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, her 
husband Meryl, sister Beverly Remus and grandson Kent Cordwell.&nbsp;

Survivors include children; Sheryl (Richard) Cordwell, Berryton, KS, 
Dennis (Brenda) Schoen Warsaw, MO, Bruce (Debbie) Schoen, Downs, KS, and
 Janet (Kyle) Tjelmeland, Pagosa Springs, CO. Ten grandchildren; Kim 
Bradford (fiancé Doug Klise) Berryton, Julie (Tom) Brush, Downs, Jeremy 
(Megan) Schoen, Olathe, Brady (Megan) Schoen, Downs, Barry (Sylvia) 
Schoen, Beloit, Brent (Kerry) Schoen, Downs, Keaton (Shayleen) 
Tjelmeland, Pagosa Springs, CO, Chase (Kelsie) Tjelmeland, Ovderland 
Park, Miranda Tjelmeland (fiancé Will Mevis) Pagosa Springs, CO, and 
Courtney (Derek) Pearson, Concordia. Twenty-six great grandchildren and 
two great great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. with family receiving friends from 
5-6 p.m. on Friday October 23rd at the Zion Lutheran Church, Downs. 
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the 
church. Interment will follow the service at South Oak Creek Cemetery, 
North of Downs. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. The service 
will be live streamed on the Zion Lutheran Church Facebook page for 
those unable to attend. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church 
and Downs Memorial Park.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Betty Nadine (Simmelink) Schoen, age 99 years, 8 months, and 15 days,
 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at Downs Care and 
Rehabilitation. Betty was born February 5, 1921, to George and Anna 
(Kuiken) Simmelink on a farm near Oak Creek School North of Downs.&nbsp;Betty moved to a farm 9 miles North of Downs as a small child. She 
graduated from Oak Creek Grade School. On March 12, 1941, she married 
Meryl Emil Schoen of rural Cawker City. They celebrated 72 years of 
marriage. To this union Meryl and Betty were blessed with four surviving
 children. Meryl and Betty farmed in the Cawker City area until they 
retired off the farm in 1978. Upon retiring they moved to Downs. Betty 
was a member of the Irving Community Club and Red Hat Ladies Group. She 
was an active, life long member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Downs. 
She was baptized and confirmed on May 30, 1937. She was also an active 
member of the Ladies Aid at the church.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, her 
husband Meryl, sister Beverly Remus and grandson Kent Cordwell.&nbsp;Survivors include children; Sheryl (Richard) Cordwell, Berryton, KS, 
Dennis (Brenda) Schoen Warsaw, MO, Bruce (Debbie) Schoen, Downs, KS, and
 Janet (Kyle) Tjelmeland, Pagosa Springs, CO. Ten grandchildren; Kim 
Bradford (fiancé Doug Klise) Berryton, Julie (Tom) Brush, Downs, Jeremy 
(Megan) Schoen, Olathe, Brady (Megan) Schoen, Downs, Barry (Sylvia) 
Schoen, Beloit, Brent (Kerry) Schoen, Downs, Keaton (Shayleen) 
Tjelmeland, Pagosa Springs, CO, Chase (Kelsie) Tjelmeland, Ovderland 
Park, Miranda Tjelmeland (fiancé Will Mevis) Pagosa Springs, CO, and 
Courtney (Derek) Pearson, Concordia. Twenty-six great grandchildren and 
two great great grandchildren.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 2-6 p.m. with family receiving friends from 
5-6 p.m. on Friday October 23rd at the Zion Lutheran Church, Downs. 
Funeral services will be Saturday, October 24th at 10:30 a.m. at the 
church. Interment will follow the service at South Oak Creek Cemetery, 
North of Downs. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. The service 
will be live streamed on the Zion Lutheran Church Facebook page for 
those unable to attend. Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church 
and Downs Memorial Park.&nbsp;

Betty N. Schoen

L. George Evans, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.  He was born on May 18, 1929, in La Junta, Colorado, the son of Henry “Hank” Hobson Evans and Alice Goudy Allen.  George and Wanda moved to Leoti, Kansas in 1956 from Crowley, Colorado, and lived there until moving to Sharon Springs, Kansas in 2002.  In 2008 George and Wanda moved to Scott City, Kansas.  He was a farmer.

George was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.  He was very involved in the First Baptist Churches in Leoti, Sharon Springs, and Scott City where he served various ministries as a deacon, choir member, soloist, and usher.  One of his passions was seeking to be a blessing to others.  George was an inventor, enjoyed flying, and was a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.

On March 17, 1951, he married Wanda Mae Baker in Las Vegas, Nevada.  She passed away on August 6, 2013, in Wichita, Kansas.

Survivors include his One Son - Kyle and Shirley Evans of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Peggy &amp; Wade Graber of El Dorado, Kansas, Karen &amp; Lou Crotta of Fredericksburg, Virginia, One Sister In Law - Bertie Evans of Leoti, Kansas, Six Grandchildren, and  Nine Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, One Sister - Dorothy Reeves, and Four Brothers - Bill Evans, Robert Evans, Oscar Evans, and Junior Allen.

Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with  Rev. Kyle Evans &amp; Rev. Wade Graber presiding.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be made to the First Baptist Church % Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.

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 </figure>L. George Evans, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on May 18, 1929, in La Junta, Colorado, the son of Henry “Hank” Hobson Evans and Alice Goudy Allen. George and Wanda moved to Leoti, Kansas in 1956 from Crowley, Colorado, and lived there until moving to Sharon Springs, Kansas in 2002. In 2008 George and Wanda moved to Scott City, Kansas. He was a farmer.George was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas. He was very involved in the First Baptist Churches in Leoti, Sharon Springs, and Scott City where he served various ministries as a deacon, choir member, soloist, and usher. One of his passions was seeking to be a blessing to others. George was an inventor, enjoyed flying, and was a US Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.On March 17, 1951, he married Wanda Mae Baker in Las Vegas, Nevada. She passed away on August 6, 2013, in Wichita, Kansas.Survivors include his One Son - Kyle and Shirley Evans of Scott City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Peggy &amp; Wade Graber of El Dorado, Kansas, Karen &amp; Lou Crotta of Fredericksburg, Virginia, One Sister In Law - Bertie Evans of Leoti, Kansas, Six Grandchildren, and Nine Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, One Sister - Dorothy Reeves, and Four Brothers - Bill Evans, Robert Evans, Oscar Evans, and Junior Allen.Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans &amp; Rev. Wade Graber presiding.Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be made to the First Baptist Church % Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home.There will be no calling times.

L. George Evans

Kenneth A. “Ken” Giebler, 91, Hays, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at HaysMed.

He was born May 28, 1929, on the family 
farm near Severin, Kansas the son of James and Virginia (Koerner) 
Giebler.&nbsp; He was a Sergeant in the United States Army stationed in 
occupied Japan during the Korean War.&nbsp; On August 11, 1972, he was united 
in marriage to Edna Urban at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; 

He 
owned and operated Giebler Electronics in Hays, was a Radio Engineer for
 KAYS and KRSL, and maintained and serviced towers for the radio 
stations and KAKE Television.&nbsp; His memberships included: St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council 
#1325, the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Hays
 VFW Post #9076, and the Hays American Legion Post #173.&nbsp; He sang for 
many years with the St. Mary’s Choir, the St. Joseph Parish Choir, the 
Volga German Men’s Choir, and loved classical music and playing the 
piano.&nbsp; Ken enjoyed sports, was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs 
fan, enjoyed woodworking in his shop, and loved playing cards and 
spending time with family and children.

Survivors include his wife Edna, of the
 home in Hays, a brother; Vernon Giebler and wife Lori of Hays, two 
sisters: Ruth Carter of Jacksonville, FL and Mae Desch-Boos of 
Lafayette, CO, extended family: the Mike and Christine Weber family of 
Hays, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, two brothers: Joseph and James Giebler, and six sisters: 
Loretta Stecklein, Sylvia Stecklein, Ventura Weigel, Alice Schneider, 
Lorraine Dreiling, and Jeannie Rupp.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with 
Fr. Matthew Cowen officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays 
VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on
 Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of 
Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm, a vigil service will be at 7:00, 
followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
rosary, all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Fourth
 Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:15 until 7:00 
on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School, or for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and
 memories of Ken may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Kenneth A. “Ken” Giebler, 91, Hays, died Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at HaysMed.He was born May 28, 1929, on the family 
farm near Severin, Kansas the son of James and Virginia (Koerner) 
Giebler.&nbsp; He was a Sergeant in the United States Army stationed in 
occupied Japan during the Korean War.&nbsp; On August 11, 1972, he was united 
in marriage to Edna Urban at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; He 
owned and operated Giebler Electronics in Hays, was a Radio Engineer for
 KAYS and KRSL, and maintained and serviced towers for the radio 
stations and KAKE Television.&nbsp; His memberships included: St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, St. Joseph Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council 
#1325, the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, the Hays
 VFW Post #9076, and the Hays American Legion Post #173.&nbsp; He sang for 
many years with the St. Mary’s Choir, the St. Joseph Parish Choir, the 
Volga German Men’s Choir, and loved classical music and playing the 
piano.&nbsp; Ken enjoyed sports, was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs 
fan, enjoyed woodworking in his shop, and loved playing cards and 
spending time with family and children.Survivors include his wife Edna, of the
 home in Hays, a brother; Vernon Giebler and wife Lori of Hays, two 
sisters: Ruth Carter of Jacksonville, FL and Mae Desch-Boos of 
Lafayette, CO, extended family: the Mike and Christine Weber family of 
Hays, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his 
parents, two brothers: Joseph and James Giebler, and six sisters: 
Loretta Stecklein, Sylvia Stecklein, Ventura Weigel, Alice Schneider, 
Lorraine Dreiling, and Jeannie Rupp.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with 
Fr. Matthew Cowen officiating.&nbsp; Burial with military honors by the Hays 
VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 6:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on
 Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A Daughters of 
Isabella rosary will be at 6:00 pm, a vigil service will be at 7:00, 
followed by a combined Third and Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus 
rosary, all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The Bishop Cunningham Fourth
 Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 6:15 until 7:00 
on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph 
Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School, or for masses.&nbsp; Condolences and
 memories of Ken may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Kenneth A. 'Ken' Giebler

Timothy “Tim” Royer Waggoner, 76, Hill City, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Gove County Long Term Care, Quinter, 
Kansas. He was born October 22, 1943, to Galen and Agnes (Hildebrand) 
Waggoner in a rural farmhouse south of Morland. He was the youngest of 
three children.
 	As a young boy, he attended school in Morland where he met the love
 of his life, Helen Ray. After graduating from Morland High School, he 
worked the family farm and as soon as Helen graduated, they were married
 June 3, 1962 and she became his loving wife. With this unity they were
 blessed with four children: LaDonna, Galen Royer II, Angela, and 
Timothy “Gregg." 	Tim and Helen raised their family on the family farm south of 
Morland. He taught his children the true meaning of hard work by 
feeding livestock and working the land. He also believed in having a 
LOT of fun and family time. He was a true gentle giant. He was great 
with young people. When it came time to shock feed in the fall, he 
always enjoyed having the high school football boys come out and he 
worked side by side instilling an appreciation for hard work.
 	Each season brought fond family memories. In winter going out 
behind the house and sledding in the hills and coming in for hot 
homemade soup and a game of cards. After the work was done in spring, 
summer and fall, Sundays were spent down at the little farm pond 
fishing. 
 He loved to dance, especially polkas. He also enjoyed playing 
softball on the city league. As his boys grew and were getting excited 
about playing, he rallied the town and they built a baseball field in 
Morland, so all the boys could play and he coached.
 	Along with the family farm, cattle were his true passion, making a 
lifelong career as a cattle buyer. After retiring Tim and Helen moved 
to Hill City where he kept up with his farming practices growing 
tomatoes, squash, and rhubarb. He made the BEST rhubarb jelly.
 	Many times, he was seen around town helping deliver flowers for his
 wife during Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and special occasions when 
they owned the Unicorn Floral Shop. 
 	As the children married, he and Helen were blessed with 12 
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. They cherished every moment 
with them.
 	Tim will be dearly missed by many friends and family. Survivors 
include his wife, Helen; three children, LaDonna and David Slaughter of 
Oberlin, Galen Royer Waggoner II and wife Kathi of WaKeeney, Timothy 
“Gregg” Waggoner and wife Evone of Quinter; 12 grandchildren; and 17 
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 
infant daughter, Angela; and nephew Calvin Ray.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Timothy-R-Waggoner?obId=18685846#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>&nbsp;for service details.

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 </figure>Timothy “Tim” Royer Waggoner, 76, Hill City, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Gove County Long Term Care, Quinter, 
Kansas. He was born October 22, 1943, to Galen and Agnes (Hildebrand) 
Waggoner in a rural farmhouse south of Morland. He was the youngest of 
three children.
 	As a young boy, he attended school in Morland where he met the love
 of his life, Helen Ray. After graduating from Morland High School, he 
worked the family farm and as soon as Helen graduated, they were married
 June 3, 1962 and she became his loving wife. With this unity they were
 blessed with four children: LaDonna, Galen Royer II, Angela, and 
Timothy “Gregg." 	Tim and Helen raised their family on the family farm south of 
Morland. He taught his children the true meaning of hard work by 
feeding livestock and working the land. He also believed in having a 
LOT of fun and family time. He was a true gentle giant. He was great 
with young people. When it came time to shock feed in the fall, he 
always enjoyed having the high school football boys come out and he 
worked side by side instilling an appreciation for hard work.
 	Each season brought fond family memories. In winter going out 
behind the house and sledding in the hills and coming in for hot 
homemade soup and a game of cards. After the work was done in spring, 
summer and fall, Sundays were spent down at the little farm pond 
fishing. 
 He loved to dance, especially polkas. He also enjoyed playing 
softball on the city league. As his boys grew and were getting excited 
about playing, he rallied the town and they built a baseball field in 
Morland, so all the boys could play and he coached.
 	Along with the family farm, cattle were his true passion, making a 
lifelong career as a cattle buyer. After retiring Tim and Helen moved 
to Hill City where he kept up with his farming practices growing 
tomatoes, squash, and rhubarb. He made the BEST rhubarb jelly.
 	Many times, he was seen around town helping deliver flowers for his
 wife during Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, and special occasions when 
they owned the Unicorn Floral Shop. 
 	As the children married, he and Helen were blessed with 12 
grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. They cherished every moment 
with them.
 	Tim will be dearly missed by many friends and family. Survivors 
include his wife, Helen; three children, LaDonna and David Slaughter of 
Oberlin, Galen Royer Waggoner II and wife Kathi of WaKeeney, Timothy 
“Gregg” Waggoner and wife Evone of Quinter; 12 grandchildren; and 17 
great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his 
infant daughter, Angela; and nephew Calvin Ray.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Timothy-R-Waggoner?obId=18685846#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>&nbsp;for service details.