Betty Jane Wheeler, age 94. formerly of Ellis, Kansas passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. She was born August 9, 1926, in Ellis to Daniel and Wilma (Hamburg) Schumacher. On November 5, 1946, she married C.O. “Chuck” Wheeler in Ellis. He preceded her in death October 31, 2006. Betty was a retired Bookkeeper from Ellis State Bank and Keller Furniture. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis. Betty enjoyed all kinds of crafts; needlepoint, Christmas ornaments, knitted sweaters, afghans, and dish cloths. She enjoyed cooking holiday meals and flower gardening roses and peonies.&nbsp; She is survived by her children: Cindy Tull (Don) - Garden City, KS, Rhonda Ramsey (Duke) - Katy, TX, and Rory Wheeler (Joann) - Wichita, KS; 6 grandchildren, Matt Tull, Ryan Tull, Nicole Cherry, Darren Ramsey, Travis Wheeler and Tara Wheeler; 9 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dan Schumacher and a sister, Marilyn Deutscher Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2020, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Livestream of services available on the Christ Lutheran Church Facebook page&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/33WRCYE">https://bit.ly/33WRCYE</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be 9 AM until service time Friday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis or Good Shepherd Hospice in Wichita. 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>. Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603372325879.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Betty Jane Wheeler, age 94. formerly of Ellis, Kansas passed away Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. She was born August 9, 1926, in Ellis to Daniel and Wilma (Hamburg) Schumacher. On November 5, 1946, she married C.O. “Chuck” Wheeler in Ellis. He preceded her in death October 31, 2006. Betty was a retired Bookkeeper from Ellis State Bank and Keller Furniture. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Ellis. Betty enjoyed all kinds of crafts; needlepoint, Christmas ornaments, knitted sweaters, afghans, and dish cloths. She enjoyed cooking holiday meals and flower gardening roses and peonies.&nbsp; She is survived by her children: Cindy Tull (Don) - Garden City, KS, Rhonda Ramsey (Duke) - Katy, TX, and Rory Wheeler (Joann) - Wichita, KS; 6 grandchildren, Matt Tull, Ryan Tull, Nicole Cherry, Darren Ramsey, Travis Wheeler and Tara Wheeler; 9 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Dan Schumacher and a sister, Marilyn Deutscher Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, October 23, 2020, at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Livestream of services available on the Christ Lutheran Church Facebook page&nbsp;<a href="https://bit.ly/33WRCYE">https://bit.ly/33WRCYE</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis. Visitation will be 9 AM until service time Friday at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis or Good Shepherd Hospice in Wichita. 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>. Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637

Betty Jane Wheeler

TOPEKA, Kan. - Several area teams remain ranked in the final Kansas Volleyball Association poll of the season.

Several area teams remain in the polls heading into sub-state tournaments. Victoria moved up a spot to No. 6 in 1A Division I. Smith Center dropped two spots to No. 6 in 2A. Phillipsburg is up one slot to No. 7 in 3A.

Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 19.&nbsp;

Class 6A 1. Olathe Northwest 22-0 (1) 2.
Shawnee Mission Northwest 23-2 (2) 3. Blue Valley West 17-7 (3) 4. Washburn
Rural 29-4 (4) 5. Gardner-Edgerton 15-6 (8) 6. Blue Valley 13-10 (5) 7.
Lawrence-Free State 16-12 (6) 8. Blue Valley North 12-12 (7) 9. Derby 19-10 (9)
 10. Hutchinson 18-12 (10)

Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 20-2 (1) 2. St. James
Academy 25-3 (2) 3. Lansing 21-0 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 22-2 (4) 5. Seaman 26-7
(5) 6. Mill Valley 21-5 (6) 7. Spring Hill 23-5 (8) 8. Andover 23-4 (9) 9.
Maize South 24-6 (10) 10. Bonner Springs 19-6 (7)

Class 4A 1. Andale 29-2 (1)
 2. McPherson 28-3 (2) 3. Bishop Miege 13-11 (3) 4. Louisburg 20-9 (4) 5. Buhler
19-9 (5) 6. Clay Center 20-6 (7) 7. Eudora 15-10 (6) 8. Ottawa 18-13 (9) 9.
Wamego 20-11 (NR) 10. Clearwater 18-10 (NR)

Class 3A 1. Sabetha 31-1 (1) 2.
Cheney 23-3 (3) 3. Smoky Valley 25-2 (4) 4. Wichita-Trinity Academy 22-4 (5) 5.
Royal Valley 23-6 (2) 6. Rossville 23-8 (6) 7. Phillipsburg 32-3 (8) 8. West
Franklin 28-2 (7) 9. Silver Lake 24-11 (9) 10. Nemaha Central 23-8 (NR)

Class
2A 1. St. Mary’s-Colgan 20-3 (1) 2. Hillsboro 21-3 (2) 3. Meade/Fowler 26-2 (5)
 4. Garden Plain 24-6 (3) 5. Spearville 25-2 (7) 6. Smith Center 29-6 (4) 7.
Belle Plaine 28-2 (6) 8. Sedgwick 30-5 (8) 9. Ellinwood 31-5 (9) 10. Herington
26-1 (10)

Class 1A – Division 1 1. Burlingame 24-3 (2) 2. Lebo 25-2 (1) 3.
Pretty Prairie 22-4 (3) 4. Olpe 24-5 (4) 5. Sylvan-Lucas 32-2 (5) 6. Victoria
23-5 (7) 7. Jackson Heights 21-8 (9) 8. Pratt-Skyline 23-7 (8) 9.
Downs-Lakeside 24-6 (10) 10. South Gray 19-8 (NR)

Class 1A – Division 2 1.
Golden Plains 28-5 (1) 2. Hanover 24-5 (2) 3. Argonia 25-4 (4) 4. St. Francis
24-6 (3) 5. Attica 22-6 (5) 6. Central Christian 14-7 (7) 7. South Central 23-9
(6) 8. Linn 15-9 (9) 9. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 17-10 (10) 10. Dighton 22-10
(8)

TOPEKA, Kan. - Several area teams remain ranked in the final Kansas Volleyball Association poll of the season.Several area teams remain in the polls heading into sub-state tournaments. Victoria moved up a spot to No. 6 in 1A Division I. Smith Center dropped two spots to No. 6 in 2A. Phillipsburg is up one slot to No. 7 in 3A.Records listed reflect information that was submitted by Monday, October 19.&nbsp;Class 6A 1. Olathe Northwest 22-0 (1) 2.
Shawnee Mission Northwest 23-2 (2) 3. Blue Valley West 17-7 (3) 4. Washburn
Rural 29-4 (4) 5. Gardner-Edgerton 15-6 (8) 6. Blue Valley 13-10 (5) 7.
Lawrence-Free State 16-12 (6) 8. Blue Valley North 12-12 (7) 9. Derby 19-10 (9)
 10. Hutchinson 18-12 (10) Class 5A 1. St. Thomas Aquinas 20-2 (1) 2. St. James
Academy 25-3 (2) 3. Lansing 21-0 (3) 4. Bishop Carroll 22-2 (4) 5. Seaman 26-7
(5) 6. Mill Valley 21-5 (6) 7. Spring Hill 23-5 (8) 8. Andover 23-4 (9) 9.
Maize South 24-6 (10) 10. Bonner Springs 19-6 (7) Class 4A 1. Andale 29-2 (1)
 2. McPherson 28-3 (2) 3. Bishop Miege 13-11 (3) 4. Louisburg 20-9 (4) 5. Buhler
19-9 (5) 6. Clay Center 20-6 (7) 7. Eudora 15-10 (6) 8. Ottawa 18-13 (9) 9.
Wamego 20-11 (NR) 10. Clearwater 18-10 (NR) Class 3A 1. Sabetha 31-1 (1) 2.
Cheney 23-3 (3) 3. Smoky Valley 25-2 (4) 4. Wichita-Trinity Academy 22-4 (5) 5.
Royal Valley 23-6 (2) 6. Rossville 23-8 (6) 7. Phillipsburg 32-3 (8) 8. West
Franklin 28-2 (7) 9. Silver Lake 24-11 (9) 10. Nemaha Central 23-8 (NR) Class
2A 1. St. Mary’s-Colgan 20-3 (1) 2. Hillsboro 21-3 (2) 3. Meade/Fowler 26-2 (5)
 4. Garden Plain 24-6 (3) 5. Spearville 25-2 (7) 6. Smith Center 29-6 (4) 7.
Belle Plaine 28-2 (6) 8. Sedgwick 30-5 (8) 9. Ellinwood 31-5 (9) 10. Herington
26-1 (10) Class 1A – Division 1 1. Burlingame 24-3 (2) 2. Lebo 25-2 (1) 3.
Pretty Prairie 22-4 (3) 4. Olpe 24-5 (4) 5. Sylvan-Lucas 32-2 (5) 6. Victoria
23-5 (7) 7. Jackson Heights 21-8 (9) 8. Pratt-Skyline 23-7 (8) 9.
Downs-Lakeside 24-6 (10) 10. South Gray 19-8 (NR) Class 1A – Division 2 1.
Golden Plains 28-5 (1) 2. Hanover 24-5 (2) 3. Argonia 25-4 (4) 4. St. Francis
24-6 (3) 5. Attica 22-6 (5) 6. Central Christian 14-7 (7) 7. South Central 23-9
(6) 8. Linn 15-9 (9) 9. Beloit-St. John’s/Tipton 17-10 (10) 10. Dighton 22-10
(8)

🏐 Area teams remain ranked in KVA poll

I can’t think of many things that provide so much joy, build community, improve memory, and help people “tap into” their feelings than music. Music has even been known to reignite memories in Alzheimer’s patients. As a true believer in the power and gift of music, I must say that I have really missed the marching band, the theatre productions, and the many ensemble performances of our student musicians at Fort Hays State University this fall.

Indeed, this year has been hard on our music and theatre department because of COVID-19 concerns.

“The pandemic has changed the way we make music and perform on stage, and has altered how we rehearse with ensembles,” shared Dr. Ivalah Allen, associate professor of music and theatre. “All recitals, concerts, and plays have been canceled for the semester. We have recent graduates who were in the process of auditioning around the country when auditions were put on hold. Some musicians have not had incomes since March. Despite all of this, our music and theatre faculty feel grateful to be able to share their craft with our students.”

Dr. Allen noted that vocalists have had a lot of fear instilled in them. It isn’t safe to sing as they have in “normal” situations of the past. As we learn more about Coronavirus being transmitted mostly through aerosols, this helps musicians better navigate these uncertain times.

For example, we started this semester with all applied voice lessons being taught online. While students typically come in and out of faculty studios many times a day for lessons, now faculty remain alone in their studio space while a student, in another location, sings with his or her phone, IPad, or laptop computer (with masks on).&nbsp;

While it is not ideal, the students are learning that they can still be successful through this new format. They have to rely more on themselves and their ear for intonation and the specific sounds of various languages. Most importantly, Dr. Allen reports that the voice students have made great progress through these different ways of teaching and learning.

To the pleasure of many of us on campus, lessons have also been conducted outdoors. Senior Dannielle Dickerson, a music education major from Riley, feels that the music department is doing its best to rise to the occasion. Danni really enjoys having vocal studio outside as “it has been such a blessing to sing while enjoying the beautiful weather.”

Is it working? Dr. Allen said that every one of her FHSU continuing students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students) returned to campus this semester. In addition, she has a large number of freshmen, giving her one of the largest applied voice studios she has ever had as a college voice professor.&nbsp; The department as a whole had very few students who didn’t return to campus this semester. “This is a true testament that musicians just want to make music any way they can,” Dr. Allen said. “Creating music is like breathing air for them – a true necessity.”

Senior music education major Gavin Blehm from Abilene believes that the ways in which the department has responded and adapted to meet the needs of its students is rather remarkable. As a woodwind and brass instrumentalist, Gavin told me that one of the biggest concerns was how those instruments may allow water vapor and air to potentially spread the virus.&nbsp;

Instruments now “wear” bell covers, which prevent any water vapor or air from leaving the instrument uninterrupted or unfiltered. The students wear masks with holes cut in them so that their instruments can contact their faces while limiting the air exhaled. “We are lucky that the department is still allowing us to practice. Like many things these days, there are inconveniences, but the department has adapted and is continuing to provide us with the opportunity to learn and grow as musicians,” Gavin shared.

Strings and orchestra professor Brian Buckstead shared that innovation has become a central part of our musicians’ professional lives. For Brian, that translates to a strings-only orchestra, reduced rehearsal time, social distancing, masks, and a thorough cleaning of music stands and chairs after each rehearsal.&nbsp;

“Even though the format of what I do has been reconfigured and reduced, the essential experience, the communal joy of music making, has remained intact,” Brian said. “Whether that means meeting with students on Zoom for online performances, or in carefully controlled in-person environments, the act of making music supersedes any and all environmental limitations.”

Brian is not only working hard for our students. In order to get community and regional musicians involved, he has created the “Hays Symphony At Home” concert series. During this period of social distancing and canceled concerts, Brian has invited Hays Symphony players to create videos of themselves performing at home. While the musicians cannot perform together as a symphony, his hope is that these individual performances will bring joy and inspiration to our community. This series began in early October and is available on the Hays Symphony Facebook page, as well as hayssymphony.org.

As for theatre, “the show must go on” – just without an audience. “Given the resilient spirit of my colleagues, to have students actively create and produce theatre remains a priority,” shared Director of Theatre Tomme Williams. So, faculty and students will perform Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabbler” in full costume with a set and lights, safely wearing masks, socially distanced, and to an empty room.&nbsp;

“While the wearing of masks and maintaining safe distance from acting partners presents challenges, it also has impacted us in many positive ways,” Tomme said. “Theatre is about human connection – that once-in-a -ifetime moment of exchange. The improvisational spirit of “yes, and” lives as an opportunity to reach out, to create connections despite differences, and to find new ways for our emerging theatre artists all to perform together.”

“More importantly, students will have that chance to socially connect once more. If we can find ways to turn social distancing into social togetherness, then we will have done a great deal.”

I cannot agree more with that sentiment and the spirit with which all of our faculty, staff, and students are embracing the challenges of this academic year: determined to grow, learn, and rise. As Roger Crawford said, “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.”

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/12/1575301942236.jpeg" alt="Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU president" />
 <figcaption>Dr. Tisa Mason, FHSU president</figcaption>
 </figure>I can’t think of many things that provide so much joy, build community, improve memory, and help people “tap into” their feelings than music. Music has even been known to reignite memories in Alzheimer’s patients. As a true believer in the power and gift of music, I must say that I have really missed the marching band, the theatre productions, and the many ensemble performances of our student musicians at Fort Hays State University this fall.Indeed, this year has been hard on our music and theatre department because of COVID-19 concerns.“The pandemic has changed the way we make music and perform on stage, and has altered how we rehearse with ensembles,” shared Dr. Ivalah Allen, associate professor of music and theatre. “All recitals, concerts, and plays have been canceled for the semester. We have recent graduates who were in the process of auditioning around the country when auditions were put on hold. Some musicians have not had incomes since March. Despite all of this, our music and theatre faculty feel grateful to be able to share their craft with our students.”<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603214166415.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dr. Allen noted that vocalists have had a lot of fear instilled in them. It isn’t safe to sing as they have in “normal” situations of the past. As we learn more about Coronavirus being transmitted mostly through aerosols, this helps musicians better navigate these uncertain times.For example, we started this semester with all applied voice lessons being taught online. While students typically come in and out of faculty studios many times a day for lessons, now faculty remain alone in their studio space while a student, in another location, sings with his or her phone, IPad, or laptop computer (with masks on).&nbsp;While it is not ideal, the students are learning that they can still be successful through this new format. They have to rely more on themselves and their ear for intonation and the specific sounds of various languages. Most importantly, Dr. Allen reports that the voice students have made great progress through these different ways of teaching and learning.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603214183908.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>To the pleasure of many of us on campus, lessons have also been conducted outdoors. Senior Dannielle Dickerson, a music education major from Riley, feels that the music department is doing its best to rise to the occasion. Danni really enjoys having vocal studio outside as “it has been such a blessing to sing while enjoying the beautiful weather.”Is it working? Dr. Allen said that every one of her FHSU continuing students (sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students) returned to campus this semester. In addition, she has a large number of freshmen, giving her one of the largest applied voice studios she has ever had as a college voice professor.&nbsp; The department as a whole had very few students who didn’t return to campus this semester. “This is a true testament that musicians just want to make music any way they can,” Dr. Allen said. “Creating music is like breathing air for them – a true necessity.”Senior music education major Gavin Blehm from Abilene believes that the ways in which the department has responded and adapted to meet the needs of its students is rather remarkable. As a woodwind and brass instrumentalist, Gavin told me that one of the biggest concerns was how those instruments may allow water vapor and air to potentially spread the virus.&nbsp;<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603214203585.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Instruments now “wear” bell covers, which prevent any water vapor or air from leaving the instrument uninterrupted or unfiltered. The students wear masks with holes cut in them so that their instruments can contact their faces while limiting the air exhaled. “We are lucky that the department is still allowing us to practice. Like many things these days, there are inconveniences, but the department has adapted and is continuing to provide us with the opportunity to learn and grow as musicians,” Gavin shared.Strings and orchestra professor Brian Buckstead shared that innovation has become a central part of our musicians’ professional lives. For Brian, that translates to a strings-only orchestra, reduced rehearsal time, social distancing, masks, and a thorough cleaning of music stands and chairs after each rehearsal.&nbsp;“Even though the format of what I do has been reconfigured and reduced, the essential experience, the communal joy of music making, has remained intact,” Brian said. “Whether that means meeting with students on Zoom for online performances, or in carefully controlled in-person environments, the act of making music supersedes any and all environmental limitations.”Brian is not only working hard for our students. In order to get community and regional musicians involved, he has created the “Hays Symphony At Home” concert series. During this period of social distancing and canceled concerts, Brian has invited Hays Symphony players to create videos of themselves performing at home. While the musicians cannot perform together as a symphony, his hope is that these individual performances will bring joy and inspiration to our community. This series began in early October and is available on the Hays Symphony Facebook page, as well as hayssymphony.org.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603214221293.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>As for theatre, “the show must go on” – just without an audience. “Given the resilient spirit of my colleagues, to have students actively create and produce theatre remains a priority,” shared Director of Theatre Tomme Williams. So, faculty and students will perform Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabbler” in full costume with a set and lights, safely wearing masks, socially distanced, and to an empty room.&nbsp;“While the wearing of masks and maintaining safe distance from acting partners presents challenges, it also has impacted us in many positive ways,” Tomme said. “Theatre is about human connection – that once-in-a -ifetime moment of exchange. The improvisational spirit of “yes, and” lives as an opportunity to reach out, to create connections despite differences, and to find new ways for our emerging theatre artists all to perform together.”“More importantly, students will have that chance to socially connect once more. If we can find ways to turn social distancing into social togetherness, then we will have done a great deal.”I cannot agree more with that sentiment and the spirit with which all of our faculty, staff, and students are embracing the challenges of this academic year: determined to grow, learn, and rise. As Roger Crawford said, “Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.”

MASON: FHSU comes together to make beautiful music

PAWNEE COUNTY—&nbsp;Michael Patrick Stacey, 20 of Larned, was sentenced Wednesday on&nbsp;a conviction of Attempted Rape. District Judge Bruce Gatterman sentenced Stacey to 61 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett. He will also be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.

On Sept. 18, Stacey entered a no contest plea in the case.&nbsp;

Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019,&nbsp; Stacey entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.

&nbsp;Stacey is eligible to earn up to 15% good time credit. The defendant will be subject to 36 months post release and lifetime registration as a sexual offender.

Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019. He will receive jail credit towards his prison sentence.

PAWNEE COUNTY–A Kansas man waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered a No Contest plea Thursday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court to one count of Attempted Rape, according to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett.

Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019, Michael Patrick Stacey, 20, Larned, entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.

Defense counsel indicated his client had no objection to the proffer as the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has limited memory.

After hearing the proffer of evidence and reviewing the defendant’s understanding of the consequences of his plea, District Judge Bruce Gatterman accepted the plea and found Stacey guilty of the amended charge.

 Sentencing is scheduled for October 21, 2020. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the conviction and will be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.

The defendant was originally charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (2) Battery. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred in Pawnee County on or about October 25, 2019. The Larned Police Department handled the investigation.

Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573769468888.png" alt="Michael Stacey-photo Pawnee Co." />
 <figcaption>Michael Stacey-photo Pawnee Co.</figcaption>
 </figure>PAWNEE COUNTY—&nbsp;Michael Patrick Stacey, 20 of Larned, was sentenced Wednesday on&nbsp;a conviction of Attempted Rape. District Judge Bruce Gatterman sentenced Stacey to 61 months in the custody of the Kansas Department of Corrections, according to Pawnee County Attorney Doug McNett. He will also be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.On Sept. 18, Stacey entered a no contest plea in the case.&nbsp;Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019,&nbsp; Stacey entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.&nbsp;Stacey is eligible to earn up to 15% good time credit. The defendant will be subject to 36 months post release and lifetime registration as a sexual offender.Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019. He will receive jail credit towards his prison sentence.-----------PAWNEE COUNTY–A Kansas man waived his right to a preliminary hearing and entered a No Contest plea Thursday afternoon in the Pawnee County District Court to one count of Attempted Rape, according to Pawnee County Attorney Douglas McNett.Had the matter proceeded to trial, the State would have presented testimony that on the night of October 25, 2019, Michael Patrick Stacey, 20, Larned, entered the bedroom of a female roommate at his Larned home and attempted have sexual intercourse without her consent, according to McNett.Defense counsel indicated his client had no objection to the proffer as the defendant was intoxicated at the time of the incident and has limited memory.After hearing the proffer of evidence and reviewing the defendant’s understanding of the consequences of his plea, District Judge Bruce Gatterman accepted the plea and found Stacey guilty of the amended charge. Sentencing is scheduled for October 21, 2020. As part of the plea agreement, the defendant agreed to waive his right to appeal the conviction and will be subject to lifetime Sex Offender Registration.The defendant was originally charged with: (1) Rape of a victim overcome by force or fear; and (2) Battery. The crimes involve a single incident alleged to have occurred in Pawnee County on or about October 25, 2019. The Larned Police Department handled the investigation.Stacey has been in the custody of the Pawnee County Sheriff since his arrest on November 12, 2019.

Kansas man sentenced for attempted rape

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

July 10, 1931 ~ October 20, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Donald D. Fry

Betty Mae (King) Householter, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Hutchinson Regional Hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Betty was born May 2, 1938, in Barnard, Kansas, the daughter of Emmett and Anna (Worpel) King.&nbsp; She grew up in Barnard and graduated from Barnard High School.

Betty was united in marriage to Robert Dean Householter on June 10, 1955 in Barnard.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Jerrie, Robert and Lea.&nbsp; They made their home in Barnard; Hastings, Nebraska; Holdredge, Nebraska; Kenesaw, Nebraska, and in 1974 moved to Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Robert preceded her in death on September 19, 2005.

Betty was a Sales Clerk for J.C. Penny’s in Russell from 1974 to 1984.&nbsp; She then worked as a CAN for Wheatland Nursing Center and Gatewood as Assistant Activities Director from 1991 to 2001.&nbsp; She worked as a long-term Care Worker for SRS and retired as a Senior Companion.&nbsp; She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Trinity Thrift Store.&nbsp; She also belonged to the Collector’s Club.&nbsp; She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, square dancing and playing Bridge.&nbsp; Her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Betty’s surviving family include her two daughters, Jerrie Lynn Parsons (Marty) of Russell, Kansas and Lea Anna Reddig (Doc) of Gorham, Kansas; son, Robert Dean Householdter Jr. of Pratt, Kansas; sister, Beulah Rathbun of Mulvane, Kansas; eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; sisters, Deloris Wallace and Anna Bell King; and grandson Kane Reddig.

Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Russell.&nbsp; A Private burial of ashes will follow at a later date.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with Senior Companion and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603116007387.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Betty Mae (King) Householter, 82, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Hutchinson Regional Hospital in Hutchinson, Kansas.Betty was born May 2, 1938, in Barnard, Kansas, the daughter of Emmett and Anna (Worpel) King.&nbsp; She grew up in Barnard and graduated from Barnard High School.Betty was united in marriage to Robert Dean Householter on June 10, 1955 in Barnard.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; Jerrie, Robert and Lea.&nbsp; They made their home in Barnard; Hastings, Nebraska; Holdredge, Nebraska; Kenesaw, Nebraska, and in 1974 moved to Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Robert preceded her in death on September 19, 2005.Betty was a Sales Clerk for J.C. Penny’s in Russell from 1974 to 1984.&nbsp; She then worked as a CAN for Wheatland Nursing Center and Gatewood as Assistant Activities Director from 1991 to 2001.&nbsp; She worked as a long-term Care Worker for SRS and retired as a Senior Companion.&nbsp; She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and the Trinity Thrift Store.&nbsp; She also belonged to the Collector’s Club.&nbsp; She enjoyed crocheting, cooking, square dancing and playing Bridge.&nbsp; Her greatest joy was her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Betty’s surviving family include her two daughters, Jerrie Lynn Parsons (Marty) of Russell, Kansas and Lea Anna Reddig (Doc) of Gorham, Kansas; son, Robert Dean Householdter Jr. of Pratt, Kansas; sister, Beulah Rathbun of Mulvane, Kansas; eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert; sisters, Deloris Wallace and Anna Bell King; and grandson Kane Reddig.Celebration of Betty’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 29, 2020 at the Trinity United Methodist Church of Russell.&nbsp; A Private burial of ashes will follow at a later date.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with Senior Companion and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Betty Mae (King) Householter

Jolene Alice Barth, 86, of Hays, Kansas, and former Natoma, Kansas, resident died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays.

Jolene was born on December 14, 1933, in Rooks County, Kansas, the daughter of Robert J. and Alice Irene (Hartman) Pfortmiller.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma on the Pfortmiller family farm and graduated from Natoma High School in 1952.&nbsp; 

For many years, she worked in Hays, Kansas as a production manager for Stromgren Supports.&nbsp; Later in life, she moved back to Natoma and worked for the City of Natoma as a city clerk before retiring.&nbsp; During retirement, to keep busy, she was the apartment manager for the Paradise Valley Apartments in Natoma.&nbsp; She was a former member of the Red Hat Society, Natoma Historical Society and Natoma V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; 

She enjoyed swimming, walking, sewing, working in her flower garden and being outdoors.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren who called her Mimi.

Surviving family include her 2 sons Mick Barth and wife Rhonda of Oberlin, Kansas, and Marty Barth and wife MeLinda of Hays, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers Gerald, Carol and Larry Pfortmiller.

A graveside service to celebrate Jolene’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Natoma City Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and the family will greet guests at the graveside service.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603207055047.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jolene Alice Barth, 86, of Hays, Kansas, and former Natoma, Kansas, resident died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society in Hays.Jolene was born on December 14, 1933, in Rooks County, Kansas, the daughter of Robert J. and Alice Irene (Hartman) Pfortmiller.&nbsp; She grew up in Natoma on the Pfortmiller family farm and graduated from Natoma High School in 1952.&nbsp; For many years, she worked in Hays, Kansas as a production manager for Stromgren Supports.&nbsp; Later in life, she moved back to Natoma and worked for the City of Natoma as a city clerk before retiring.&nbsp; During retirement, to keep busy, she was the apartment manager for the Paradise Valley Apartments in Natoma.&nbsp; She was a former member of the Red Hat Society, Natoma Historical Society and Natoma V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary.&nbsp; She enjoyed swimming, walking, sewing, working in her flower garden and being outdoors.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed spending time with her family.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her many grandchildren and great grandchildren who called her Mimi.Surviving family include her 2 sons Mick Barth and wife Rhonda of Oberlin, Kansas, and Marty Barth and wife MeLinda of Hays, Kansas; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and 3 brothers Gerald, Carol and Larry Pfortmiller.A graveside service to celebrate Jolene’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 30, 2020, at the Natoma City Cemetery in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family and the family will greet guests at the graveside service.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Jolene Alice Barth

TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has amended its travel quarantine list to include those who have traveled to North Dakota and the country of Andorra beginning Wednesday.&nbsp;

Kansas evaluates the previous two week’s case rates by 100,000 population for states and countries. Locations with significantly higher rates — approximately 3x higher than Kansas — are added to the list. North Dakota has a two-week case rate 3.5 times higher than Kansas while Andorra’s rate is 4.9 times than Kansas.

This list is effective for all persons returning to or entering Kansas on the effective dates. A comprehensive list of those individuals needing to quarantine for 14 days includes visitors and Kansans who have:

Travel quarantines do not prohibit travel through Kansas. People from these locations may still travel through Kansas. If this is done, KDHE recommends limited stops, wearing a mask at rest stops or when getting gas and being 6’ from others when doing so. If the destination is Kansas, they would be required to quarantine upon arrival to their destination.

Mass gatherings are defined as any event or convening that brings together 500 or more persons in a single room or space at the same time such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, theater or any other confined indoor or outdoor space. This includes parades, fairs and festivals. Mass gatherings does not include normal operations of airports, bus and train stations, medical facilities, libraries, shopping malls and centers, or other spaces where 500 or more persons may be in transit. It also does not include typical office environments, schools, restaurants, factories or retail/grocery stores where large numbers of people are present, but it is unusual for them to be within 6 feet of one another for more than 10 minutes.

Critical infrastructure sector employees who have travelled to these destinations should contact their local health department regarding instructions for application of these quarantine orders while working. Critical infrastructure employees, such as public health, law enforcement, food supply, etc., need to have the staffing resources to continue serving Kansans so the local health department may allow a modified quarantine. Please note the only exemption for these quarantine mandates for critical infrastructure sector employees is work – they are not to go any other locations outside of work.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit the KDHE website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2Fcoronavirus&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C225ef52617a94a4f75b408d875e91817%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637388991268925758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=h0E8RHNxl0JiBWttn9zpPr2ztCPTQ%2BDWXfdDzVwquAA%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/4/1586195747392.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>KDHETOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has amended its travel quarantine list to include those who have traveled to North Dakota and the country of Andorra beginning Wednesday.&nbsp;Kansas evaluates the previous two week’s case rates by 100,000 population for states and countries. Locations with significantly higher rates — approximately 3x higher than Kansas — are added to the list. North Dakota has a two-week case rate 3.5 times higher than Kansas while Andorra’s rate is 4.9 times than Kansas.This list is effective for all persons returning to or entering Kansas on the effective dates. A comprehensive list of those individuals needing to quarantine for 14 days includes visitors and Kansans who have:<ul>
 <li>Travel to or from North Dakota on or after October 21.</li><li>Travel to or from the country of Andorra on or after October 21.</li><li>Attendance at any out-of-state mass gatherings of 500 or more where individuals do not socially distance (6 feet)&nbsp;and&nbsp;wear a mask.</li><li>Been on a cruise ship or river cruise on or after March 15.</li>
 </ul>Travel quarantines do not prohibit travel through Kansas. People from these locations may still travel through Kansas. If this is done, KDHE recommends limited stops, wearing a mask at rest stops or when getting gas and being 6’ from others when doing so. If the destination is Kansas, they would be required to quarantine upon arrival to their destination.Mass gatherings are defined as any event or convening that brings together 500 or more persons in a single room or space at the same time such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, theater or any other confined indoor or outdoor space. This includes parades, fairs and festivals. Mass gatherings does not include normal operations of airports, bus and train stations, medical facilities, libraries, shopping malls and centers, or other spaces where 500 or more persons may be in transit. It also does not include typical office environments, schools, restaurants, factories or retail/grocery stores where large numbers of people are present, but it is unusual for them to be within 6 feet of one another for more than 10 minutes.Critical infrastructure sector employees who have travelled to these destinations should contact their local health department regarding instructions for application of these quarantine orders while working. Critical infrastructure employees, such as public health, law enforcement, food supply, etc., need to have the staffing resources to continue serving Kansans so the local health department may allow a modified quarantine. Please note the only exemption for these quarantine mandates for critical infrastructure sector employees is work – they are not to go any other locations outside of work.For more information on COVID-19, please visit the KDHE website at&nbsp;<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.kdhe.ks.gov%2Fcoronavirus&amp;data=04%7C01%7C%7C225ef52617a94a4f75b408d875e91817%7Cdcae8101c92d480cbc43c6761ccccc5a%7C0%7C0%7C637388991268925758%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=h0E8RHNxl0JiBWttn9zpPr2ztCPTQ%2BDWXfdDzVwquAA%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.kdhe.ks.gov/coronavirus</a>.

North Dakota added to KDHE travel quarantine list

Diane Marie Hickert, 53, Hays, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born Thursday, May 4, 1967, in Norton to Gerald Henry and Marcella Theresa (Boor) Hickert.

Diane grew up on the family farm near 
Jennings. She attended the Jennings and Norton schools, graduating from 
Norton High School. On the farm she loved her kitties. While in high 
school she earned several trophies for bowling and playing basketball. 
In 1992 the family moved to Hays. Diane had been employed by DSNWK over 
the years. She enjoyed watching sports on tv, her craft projects, eating
 out with her family, going shopping with her Mom, and doing word search
 puzzles.

Survivors include her mother, Marcella 
Hickert, Hays; sister, Debra Dix, Stockton; brother, Darrell Hickert, 
Oberlin; three nieces; one nephew; her aunts and uncles: Leona Boor, 
Hays, Susan Boor, Hutchinson, Luella Linnebur, Bel Aire, Majella and 
Fred Hickert, Hays, Leon and Mary Jo Boor, Abilene, Jeannie and Jerry 
Patterson, Wakefield, and Charlene Goscha, Oakley; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Hickert and sister-in-law, Shirley Hickert.

A private family service will be at 
2:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, with Pastor Dave Buller officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place at
 a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family’s wishes and can be
 sent to the family at 1700 Anthony Dr., Hays, KS 67601. 

Condolences and
 memories of Diane may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1600779975058.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Diane Marie Hickert, 53, Hays, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020, at Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born Thursday, May 4, 1967, in Norton to Gerald Henry and Marcella Theresa (Boor) Hickert.Diane grew up on the family farm near 
Jennings. She attended the Jennings and Norton schools, graduating from 
Norton High School. On the farm she loved her kitties. While in high 
school she earned several trophies for bowling and playing basketball. 
In 1992 the family moved to Hays. Diane had been employed by DSNWK over 
the years. She enjoyed watching sports on tv, her craft projects, eating
 out with her family, going shopping with her Mom, and doing word search
 puzzles.Survivors include her mother, Marcella 
Hickert, Hays; sister, Debra Dix, Stockton; brother, Darrell Hickert, 
Oberlin; three nieces; one nephew; her aunts and uncles: Leona Boor, 
Hays, Susan Boor, Hutchinson, Luella Linnebur, Bel Aire, Majella and 
Fred Hickert, Hays, Leon and Mary Jo Boor, Abilene, Jeannie and Jerry 
Patterson, Wakefield, and Charlene Goscha, Oakley; and numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Hickert and sister-in-law, Shirley Hickert.A private family service will be at 
2:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, with Pastor Dave Buller officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place at
 a later date. Memorials are suggested to the family’s wishes and can be
 sent to the family at 1700 Anthony Dr., Hays, KS 67601. Condolences and
 memories of Diane may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Diane M. Hickert

Norma was born at home in Rice County, Kansas, on June 9, 1925 to her
 parents Harry Appel and Hazel Wilson Appel. She grew up on a farm 
outside of Scott City, Kansas. She attended a small country grade school
 in Rice County, Kansas. She lost her Father in a drowning accident when
 she was 16. Her mother sold the farm and they moved into town. She 
graduated from Scott City High School in 1944. Shortly after graduation 
she moved to Seattle, Washington with her sister, Jessie. She worked at 
the ship yard, folding blueprints of Navy ships.

Norma moved to Dodge City, KS in 1946. It was then she met Ben Page 
on a blind date in June and they eloped to Cimarron, KS and were married
 on September 15, 1946. On April 11, 1948, their first child was born, 
Bruce Fredrick Page. On June 5, 1951, their second son was born, Bradly 
Del Page. On September 26, 1961, their daughter was born,&nbsp;Bridget June 
Page. In 1953, Ben built her what she called, her “Mansion on Haggard 
Addition”. They lived there for 42 years, raised their family and 
enjoyed their grandchildren.

During Norma’s life she enjoyed, doing ceramics, dancing, gardening, 
painting and most of all she loved and enjoyed her family. She took up 
painting when she was in her sixty’s. She was a natural and painted 
many, many beautiful and priceless pieces of art.

Norma and Ben moved to Hutchinson, Kansas in 1995. Ben was fighting 
cancer. On June 19, 1997 she lost her beloved husband of 51 years. She 
was lost without him. She moved to Lowell, Arkansas to live by her 
daughter and son Bradly. She painted, played with her grandchildren, and
 made some new friends at the Senior center.

In 2005, Norma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. By the end of 
2007, she moved to a nursing home. There she enjoyed bingo, church and 
family visits until she went to heaven on October, 18, 2020.

Funeral services 8:30 a.m. Friday; October 23, 2020 at the St. 
Cornelius Episcopal Church, with interment following in the Maple Grove 
Cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603295868792.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Norma was born at home in Rice County, Kansas, on June 9, 1925 to her
 parents Harry Appel and Hazel Wilson Appel. She grew up on a farm 
outside of Scott City, Kansas. She attended a small country grade school
 in Rice County, Kansas. She lost her Father in a drowning accident when
 she was 16. Her mother sold the farm and they moved into town. She 
graduated from Scott City High School in 1944. Shortly after graduation 
she moved to Seattle, Washington with her sister, Jessie. She worked at 
the ship yard, folding blueprints of Navy ships.Norma moved to Dodge City, KS in 1946. It was then she met Ben Page 
on a blind date in June and they eloped to Cimarron, KS and were married
 on September 15, 1946. On April 11, 1948, their first child was born, 
Bruce Fredrick Page. On June 5, 1951, their second son was born, Bradly 
Del Page. On September 26, 1961, their daughter was born,&nbsp;Bridget June 
Page. In 1953, Ben built her what she called, her “Mansion on Haggard 
Addition”. They lived there for 42 years, raised their family and 
enjoyed their grandchildren.During Norma’s life she enjoyed, doing ceramics, dancing, gardening, 
painting and most of all she loved and enjoyed her family. She took up 
painting when she was in her sixty’s. She was a natural and painted 
many, many beautiful and priceless pieces of art.Norma and Ben moved to Hutchinson, Kansas in 1995. Ben was fighting 
cancer. On June 19, 1997 she lost her beloved husband of 51 years. She 
was lost without him. She moved to Lowell, Arkansas to live by her 
daughter and son Bradly. She painted, played with her grandchildren, and
 made some new friends at the Senior center.In 2005, Norma was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. By the end of 
2007, she moved to a nursing home. There she enjoyed bingo, church and 
family visits until she went to heaven on October, 18, 2020.Funeral services 8:30 a.m. Friday; October 23, 2020 at the St. 
Cornelius Episcopal Church, with interment following in the Maple Grove 
Cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday at Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City, Kansas.

Norma June Appel Page

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Football will hold an intrasquad scrimmage open for the public to watch at Lewis Field Stadium on Saturday, October 31. Gates will open at 9 AM and action on the field begins at 9:30 AM. Admission to the event is&nbsp;FREE, though Tiger Athletics will be taking donations if you would like to make a contribution. Limited concessions will be available during the event only on the west side of the stadium. Requirements and Rules for Fans

Please be courteous to others at the stadium by observing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/covid-19-response/visitors">FHSU&nbsp;Health and Safety Expectations</a>. Thank you for your cooperation.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2020/10/21/football-to-hold-scrimmage-on-morning-of-october-31.aspx">FHSU Athletics</a>

HAYS, Kan. – Fort Hays State Football will hold an intrasquad scrimmage open for the public to watch at Lewis Field Stadium on Saturday, October 31. Gates will open at 9 AM and action on the field begins at 9:30 AM. Admission to the event is&nbsp;FREE, though Tiger Athletics will be taking donations if you would like to make a contribution. Limited concessions will be available during the event only on the west side of the stadium. Requirements and Rules for Fans<ul>
 <li>Fans will be required to wear masks and use social distancing measures throughout the scrimmage.</li><li>Seating will be available in both the east and west stands.</li><li>Fans are to remain on the same side of the stadium in which they enter.</li><li>There will be no field access for any fans.</li><li>Crossing over to the stands opposite of the side you enter is prohibited.</li><li>Tailgating for this event is prohibited.</li><li>Concessions will only be available on the west side of the stadium.</li><li>Exit the stadium immediately following the event.</li><li>Interaction with coaches and players on the field or outside of the locker rooms is prohibited.</li>
 </ul> Please be courteous to others at the stadium by observing&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fhsu.edu/covid-19-response/visitors">FHSU&nbsp;Health and Safety Expectations</a>. Thank you for your cooperation.

<a href="https://fhsuathletics.com/news/2020/10/21/football-to-hold-scrimmage-on-morning-of-october-31.aspx">FHSU Athletics</a>

🏈 Tigers to hold scrimmage on October 31

Gary Allen Ritter, age 70, passed away on October 19, 2020 at Meadowlark
 Hills retirement community with his family by his side. 
Gary was born to Lloyd and Ila Marie Ritter on April 8, 1950 in Norton, 
Kansas. He graduated from Norcatur Rural High School in 1968. 
He was married to the love of his life, Terri (Barrett) Ritter on June 
14, 1970 in Republic, KS. Gary was an extremely devoted husband and 
father and together they raised three children, Chris, Heath and 
Sabrina. 
Gary was a tremendous basketball player and played for Cloud County 
Community College, 1968-1970 and Fort Hays State University, 1970-1972. 
At CCCC Gary was one of only three individuals to score more than 1,000 
points and 600 rebounds in a career, leading the school to their first 
Region VI tournament victory in 1969 and CCCC’s first Prairie Junior 
College Conference Championship in 1970 and was inducted into the CCCC 
Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. He also helped the FHSU Tigers win the 
Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball championship in 1972. 
He graduated from FHSU with a degree in animal science and farmed in 
Norton county until 1986 when he took a position at Kansas State 
University as a herdsman in the animal science department. Gary, 
unofficially known as the cow whisperer, retired from that position 
after 31 years in 2017. 
Gary truly loved spending time with his family and friends whether 
watching sports or western movies or tail gaiting before cheering on 
K-State Wildcats football. Gary shared his talents and unending patience
 by serving as coach for Jaycees BB gun teams, summer league basketball 
and girls fast pitch softball. He and Terri spent innumerable hours 
supporting their kids in their various sports. 
He instilled a love of the outdoors and of hunting in all three of his 
kids, taking every opportunity to hunt for that next trophy or just a 
good day outside. He loved watching his grandchildren’s many activities 
and was always available for a big hug! 
Gary is survived by his wife Terri; his three children, Chris Ritter and
 Crystal Blanton, Clearwater, KS, Heath and Marci Ritter, Randolph KS, 
and Sabrina and Chris Ault, Belvue, KS; four grandchildren Megan, Brent,
 Alayna and Easton, one sister and numerous family members and friends. 
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law, Richard and Kaye Barrett. 
Visitation is planned on Friday, October 23 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 
graveside services to be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24th, at 
the Sedalia Cemetery in rural Manhattan, Kansas, with Reverend Kevin 
Larson officiating. 
Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manhattan Optimist Fastpitch 
Association. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603286811957.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gary Allen Ritter, age 70, passed away on October 19, 2020 at Meadowlark
 Hills retirement community with his family by his side. 
Gary was born to Lloyd and Ila Marie Ritter on April 8, 1950 in Norton, 
Kansas. He graduated from Norcatur Rural High School in 1968. 
He was married to the love of his life, Terri (Barrett) Ritter on June 
14, 1970 in Republic, KS. Gary was an extremely devoted husband and 
father and together they raised three children, Chris, Heath and 
Sabrina. 
Gary was a tremendous basketball player and played for Cloud County 
Community College, 1968-1970 and Fort Hays State University, 1970-1972. 
At CCCC Gary was one of only three individuals to score more than 1,000 
points and 600 rebounds in a career, leading the school to their first 
Region VI tournament victory in 1969 and CCCC’s first Prairie Junior 
College Conference Championship in 1970 and was inducted into the CCCC 
Athletic Hall of Fame in 2013. He also helped the FHSU Tigers win the 
Western Athletic Conference men’s basketball championship in 1972. 
He graduated from FHSU with a degree in animal science and farmed in 
Norton county until 1986 when he took a position at Kansas State 
University as a herdsman in the animal science department. Gary, 
unofficially known as the cow whisperer, retired from that position 
after 31 years in 2017. 
Gary truly loved spending time with his family and friends whether 
watching sports or western movies or tail gaiting before cheering on 
K-State Wildcats football. Gary shared his talents and unending patience
 by serving as coach for Jaycees BB gun teams, summer league basketball 
and girls fast pitch softball. He and Terri spent innumerable hours 
supporting their kids in their various sports. 
He instilled a love of the outdoors and of hunting in all three of his 
kids, taking every opportunity to hunt for that next trophy or just a 
good day outside. He loved watching his grandchildren’s many activities 
and was always available for a big hug! 
Gary is survived by his wife Terri; his three children, Chris Ritter and
 Crystal Blanton, Clearwater, KS, Heath and Marci Ritter, Randolph KS, 
and Sabrina and Chris Ault, Belvue, KS; four grandchildren Megan, Brent,
 Alayna and Easton, one sister and numerous family members and friends. 
Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his father and mother-in-law, Richard and Kaye Barrett. 
Visitation is planned on Friday, October 23 from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. with 
graveside services to be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24th, at 
the Sedalia Cemetery in rural Manhattan, Kansas, with Reverend Kevin 
Larson officiating. 
Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manhattan Optimist Fastpitch 
Association. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

Gary Allen Ritter

Kenneth "Ken" Meis gained his wings on October 2, 2020, (Feast day of 
the Holy Guardian Angels), after a short but aggressive battle with 
cancer. Ken was born in Catherine, Kansas on August 16, 1936. He met 
Darlene Urban at just 15 years old. They were married at Saint Fidelis 
Catholic Church (The Little Cathedral of the Plains) in Victoria, Kansas
 on June 21, 1958. Ken held many jobs throughout his lifetime, but 
excelled greatly in his career as a carpenter and cabinet maker, 
construction worker, foreman, and superintendent. He was superintendent 
for the construction of the Blinder, Robinson &amp; Co. building and 
later took the job as that building’s facility manager. The Blinder 
building was one of his biggest construction projects, but he also 
helped build other skyscrapers in Denver and was an inspector for the 
construction of the Denver International Airport (DIA). He was a 
longtime resident of Westminster, Colorado.

Ken was preceded in death by his parents; 
Aegidius and Celestina Meis; wife, Darlene Meis, and her parents, 
Boniface and Georgina Urban; brothers-in-law, Ron Booth and Dale 
Armstrong, and sister-in-law, Gracia Lee Rassette. He is survived by his
 brothers, Gary Meis and Daniel Meis; sisters, Darlene Booth and Francis
 Amidon; sons, Kevin Meis and Kelan Meis; daughter-in-law, Eileen Meis; 
brother-in-law, Michael Amidon; sister-in-law, Roxanne Armstrong; 
grandchildren, Benjamin Meis and Rosemary Meis; great-grandson, Oliver 
Masterson; lifelong friend, Brigitte Rieser, and many beloved nieces and
 nephews.

Kenneth was known for his loving heart, 
generosity, intelligence, and hardworking nature. There wasn’t a 
question he couldn’t answer.  He had an avid love of the outdoors. He 
introduced his children and grandchildren to his favorite hobbies and 
joined them on their many adventures throughout his lifetime. Ken will 
be remembered for his love of God, his pristine attention to detail, his
 talents in construction and multiple skilled trades, always remembering
 to add you and your family to his prayers, and his renowned ability to 
always catch that fish. Ken/Kenny/Dad/Grandpa, you were loved by so many
 and a friend to all. Though we will miss you, we are happy you are 
reunited with all those you loved and we are lucky to have you now as 
our guardian angel.  


Click <a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/thornton-co/kenneth-meis-9391844">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603286499634.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth "Ken" Meis gained his wings on October 2, 2020, (Feast day of 
the Holy Guardian Angels), after a short but aggressive battle with 
cancer. Ken was born in Catherine, Kansas on August 16, 1936. He met 
Darlene Urban at just 15 years old. They were married at Saint Fidelis 
Catholic Church (The Little Cathedral of the Plains) in Victoria, Kansas
 on June 21, 1958. Ken held many jobs throughout his lifetime, but 
excelled greatly in his career as a carpenter and cabinet maker, 
construction worker, foreman, and superintendent. He was superintendent 
for the construction of the Blinder, Robinson &amp; Co. building and 
later took the job as that building’s facility manager. The Blinder 
building was one of his biggest construction projects, but he also 
helped build other skyscrapers in Denver and was an inspector for the 
construction of the Denver International Airport (DIA). He was a 
longtime resident of Westminster, Colorado.Ken was preceded in death by his parents; 
Aegidius and Celestina Meis; wife, Darlene Meis, and her parents, 
Boniface and Georgina Urban; brothers-in-law, Ron Booth and Dale 
Armstrong, and sister-in-law, Gracia Lee Rassette. He is survived by his
 brothers, Gary Meis and Daniel Meis; sisters, Darlene Booth and Francis
 Amidon; sons, Kevin Meis and Kelan Meis; daughter-in-law, Eileen Meis; 
brother-in-law, Michael Amidon; sister-in-law, Roxanne Armstrong; 
grandchildren, Benjamin Meis and Rosemary Meis; great-grandson, Oliver 
Masterson; lifelong friend, Brigitte Rieser, and many beloved nieces and
 nephews.Kenneth was known for his loving heart, 
generosity, intelligence, and hardworking nature. There wasn’t a 
question he couldn’t answer. He had an avid love of the outdoors. He 
introduced his children and grandchildren to his favorite hobbies and 
joined them on their many adventures throughout his lifetime. Ken will 
be remembered for his love of God, his pristine attention to detail, his
 talents in construction and multiple skilled trades, always remembering
 to add you and your family to his prayers, and his renowned ability to 
always catch that fish. Ken/Kenny/Dad/Grandpa, you were loved by so many
 and a friend to all. Though we will miss you, we are happy you are 
reunited with all those you loved and we are lucky to have you now as 
our guardian angel. 
Click <a href="https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/thornton-co/kenneth-meis-9391844">HERE</a> for service details.

Kenneth 'Ken' Meis

Wanda Jean Pinkston, 83, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Sedgwick.
 She was born on October 17, 1937, at Morrilton, Arkansas, the daughter 
of John Francis &amp; Jewel Dean (Newberry) Foshee. She married Marvin 
Gene Pinkston of September 19, 1953, at San Francisco, California. He 
died on March 5, 2020. 
Wanda lived in San Francisco until her marriage and then began a life on
 the farm in Lane County. After retiring, she and her husband moved into
 Dighton and later to Wichita. She was a member of the United Methodist
 Church in Dighton and American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed being 
involved with her bridge club, supper club, playing bingo and being on 
the Dighton Bowl Traveling Team. 
She is survived by 2 Daughters- Sherrie (Larren) Dennis of Eureka and 
Terri (Steve) Kingsley of Sedgwick , Son- Gary (LaRae) Pinkston of 
Mitchellville, Iowa, 2 Half Brother- Paul (Caroline) Foshee and Kenneth 
(Linda) Foshee both of Atkins, Arkansas, 8 Grandchildren and 14 
Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 
Sister- Francis James and Half Brother- Sammie Foshee. 
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the United Methodist 
Church in Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Burial will be 
in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM 
Friday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorial are suggested to 
United Methodist Church or Lane County Hospital in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603286261304.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda Jean Pinkston, 83, died on Saturday, October 17, 2020, in Sedgwick.
 She was born on October 17, 1937, at Morrilton, Arkansas, the daughter 
of John Francis &amp; Jewel Dean (Newberry) Foshee. She married Marvin 
Gene Pinkston of September 19, 1953, at San Francisco, California. He 
died on March 5, 2020. 
Wanda lived in San Francisco until her marriage and then began a life on
 the farm in Lane County. After retiring, she and her husband moved into
 Dighton and later to Wichita. She was a member of the United Methodist
 Church in Dighton and American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed being 
involved with her bridge club, supper club, playing bingo and being on 
the Dighton Bowl Traveling Team. 
She is survived by 2 Daughters- Sherrie (Larren) Dennis of Eureka and 
Terri (Steve) Kingsley of Sedgwick , Son- Gary (LaRae) Pinkston of 
Mitchellville, Iowa, 2 Half Brother- Paul (Caroline) Foshee and Kenneth 
(Linda) Foshee both of Atkins, Arkansas, 8 Grandchildren and 14 
Great-Grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 
Sister- Francis James and Half Brother- Sammie Foshee. 
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday at the United Methodist 
Church in Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Burial will be 
in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM 
Friday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorial are suggested to 
United Methodist Church or Lane County Hospital in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp;

Wanda Jean Pinkston

Ross D. Wilson, born in WaKeeney, Kansas, to bill and Martha Wilson, 
April 24, 1957, passed away October 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical 
Center LTC.

He is survived by his son, Brandon Wilson and Stacey Maddox; three 
grandchildren, Levi, Chevy, and Jase Wilson; long-time friend and 
companion, Lisa Boatwright; one niece; and nine nephews.&nbsp; Ross is also 
survived by his brothers, Jeff Wilson and wife Gwen, Kelly Wilson and 
wife Marie, Jerry Wilson and Karol Chaffee; and his sisters, Marie and 
husband Vaughn Marcum, and Rebecca and husband Woody Warren; and 
long-time family friend Cindy Farr.&nbsp; Ross was preceded in death by his 
parents, Bill and Martha Wilson and Kay Michellich.

Ross was raised in Trego County and was a long-time member of the 
Eagles Lodge in WaKeeney.&nbsp; He spent most of his life working in the 
oilfield as a driller and roughneck.&nbsp; He was ornery and fun to be 
around.&nbsp; He loved people and telling stories.&nbsp; He was deeply loved and 
will be missed by many. &nbsp;

A memorial service will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at 
Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. &nbsp;There will be no visitation as 
cremation was chosen.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Ross Wilson Memorial Fund.&nbsp; 
Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603286113202.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ross D. Wilson, born in WaKeeney, Kansas, to bill and Martha Wilson, 
April 24, 1957, passed away October 12, 2020, at Gove County Medical 
Center LTC.He is survived by his son, Brandon Wilson and Stacey Maddox; three 
grandchildren, Levi, Chevy, and Jase Wilson; long-time friend and 
companion, Lisa Boatwright; one niece; and nine nephews.&nbsp; Ross is also 
survived by his brothers, Jeff Wilson and wife Gwen, Kelly Wilson and 
wife Marie, Jerry Wilson and Karol Chaffee; and his sisters, Marie and 
husband Vaughn Marcum, and Rebecca and husband Woody Warren; and 
long-time family friend Cindy Farr.&nbsp; Ross was preceded in death by his 
parents, Bill and Martha Wilson and Kay Michellich.Ross was raised in Trego County and was a long-time member of the 
Eagles Lodge in WaKeeney.&nbsp; He spent most of his life working in the 
oilfield as a driller and roughneck.&nbsp; He was ornery and fun to be 
around.&nbsp; He loved people and telling stories.&nbsp; He was deeply loved and 
will be missed by many. &nbsp;A memorial service will be 9:30 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2020, at 
Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney. &nbsp;There will be no visitation as 
cremation was chosen.Memorial contributions are suggested to Ross Wilson Memorial Fund.&nbsp; 
Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Ross D. Wilson

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A retired firefighter unhappy with the city of Wichita's mask mandate who was arrested Friday for threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor made his first court appearance Tuesday.

Meredith Dowty, 59, Wichita, was charged with three counts of criminal threat, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.

Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said he had been read text messages received by another city official that asked about the mayor’s address and threatened his life.

The mayor says the suspect talked about tyranny in the messages and was upset about the mask mandates and not being able to see his mother because of COVID-19 restrictions on elderly homes.

In Kansas, criminal threat is a level 9 felony which means, depending on his criminal record, it’s possible Mr. Dowty could receive anywhere from probation to 17 months in prison on each count, if he’s convicted, according to the district attorney.

He <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18723930">remains jailed on a $50,000 bond </a>and is scheduled to return to court November 5.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —A retired firefighter who was upset with the city’s mask ordinance has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill Wichita’s mayor.&nbsp;

Meredith Dowty, 59, Wichita, could face a charge of criminal threat.

Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said he had been read text messages received by another city official that asked about the mayor’s address and threatened his life. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602897809399.png" alt="Meredith Dowty-photo Sedgwick County Sheriff" />
 <figcaption>Meredith Dowty-photo Sedgwick County Sheriff</figcaption>
 </figure>SEDGWICK COUNTY —A retired firefighter unhappy with the city of Wichita's mask mandate who was arrested Friday for threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor made his first court appearance Tuesday.Meredith Dowty, 59, Wichita, was charged with three counts of criminal threat, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office.Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said he had been read text messages received by another city official that asked about the mayor’s address and threatened his life.The mayor says the suspect talked about tyranny in the messages and was upset about the mask mandates and not being able to see his mother because of COVID-19 restrictions on elderly homes.In Kansas, criminal threat is a level 9 felony which means, depending on his criminal record, it’s possible Mr. Dowty could receive anywhere from probation to 17 months in prison on each count, if he’s convicted, according to the district attorney.He <a href="https://ssc.sedgwickcounty.org/sheriffinmates/SheriffInmateDetail.aspx?nameId=18723930">remains jailed on a $50,000 bond </a>and is scheduled to return to court November 5.---------SEDGWICK COUNTY —A retired firefighter who was upset with the city’s mask ordinance has been arrested on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill Wichita’s mayor.&nbsp;Meredith Dowty, 59, Wichita, could face a charge of criminal threat.Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple said he had been read text messages received by another city official that asked about the mayor’s address and threatened his life. <div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">In response to today&#39;s story concerning a threat I received: Violence is never a way to settle disagreements. We&#39;re always stronger together as a City even when times are at their toughest. Tensions maybe high, but we will get through this together as Wichitans. 1/2&mdash; Dr. Brandon Whipple (@BWhippleKS) <a href="https://twitter.com/BWhippleKS/status/1317261830641897472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 17, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>The mayor says the suspect talked about tyranny in the messages and was upset about the mask mandates and not being able to see his mother because of COVID-19 restrictions on elderly homes.

Man charged, remains jailed for threatening mayor over masks 

The Fort Hays State University American Democracy Project provides numerous civic and political engagement activities that challenge and encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to find their place and make a difference. FHSU ADP values the importance of presenting unbiased information to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

ADP’s “Let’s Civil Discourse” event is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and others to address and debate issues in a civil manner. It will also be a place where proper decorum as well as common ground building will happen and will be reminded of throughout the entirety of the session.

The event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. 

It will be an online Zoom event. Register for the event here:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdO6qqTwuHNRjb8_1RPWNTqbMUoEZZ4tU">https://fhsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdO6qqTwuHNRjb8_1RPWNTqbMUoEZZ4tU </a>

Questions should be directed to Brad DeMers (adp@fhsu.edu).

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1602535081528.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Fort Hays State University American Democracy Project provides numerous civic and political engagement activities that challenge and encourage students, faculty, staff, and community members to find their place and make a difference. FHSU ADP values the importance of presenting unbiased information to students, faculty, staff, and community members.ADP’s “Let’s Civil Discourse” event is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and others to address and debate issues in a civil manner. It will also be a place where proper decorum as well as common ground building will happen and will be reminded of throughout the entirety of the session.The event will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. It will be an online Zoom event. Register for the event here:&nbsp;<a href="https://fhsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdO6qqTwuHNRjb8_1RPWNTqbMUoEZZ4tU">https://fhsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMqdO6qqTwuHNRjb8_1RPWNTqbMUoEZZ4tU </a>Questions should be directed to Brad DeMers (adp@fhsu.edu).— Submitted

FHSU ADP to host civil discourse event October 27

Peggy Joan Culver, 84, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. She was born on July 3, 1936 at Shields the 
daughter of Melvin A. Reed &amp; Estella (Toots) Torson. She married 
Jerry Culver on October 15, 1955 at Dighton. 
Peggy graduated from Dighton High School in 1954 and then Cosmetology 
School in Wichita. She started working for Blanche McKelvey before 
moving to Liberal for a short time, then opened Nu-Charm Beauty Salon in
 Dighton in 1960. In 1969 she moved to Fairbanks, Alaska for 47 years 
where she had two beauty salons and also operated a beauty school. She 
had served on the State Boards of Cosmetology in both Kansas and Alaska.
 She had volunteered in Alaska by flying to the Nome and Bristol Bay 
areas, taking a dog sled to villages and doing hair for the native 
women, at times getting paid with fish. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, 
playing cards, her family activities and cooking Elephant Ears for 
family and guests. She moved back to Kansas in 2016 and lived in 
Cimarron for a short time before returning to Dighton. She was a member
 of the First Christian Church in Dighton. 
Peggy touched a lot of heads and hearts, she will forever be remembered and missed. 
She is survived by her Husband- Jerry Culver of Dighton, 2 Sons- Donald 
“Buster” Culver of Fairbanks, Alaska and Kirk and Diana Culver of 
Dighton, 2 Sisters- Patsy Redburn of Dighton and Nancy Martin of Monet, 
Missouri, 5 Grandchildren- Shyla, Caleb, Vanessa, Cameron &amp; Rick and
 7 Great-Grandchildren- Ezra, Aidyn, Oryan, Harper, Charley, Jerry &amp;
 Vivian. She was preceded in death by her Parents and Step-Father- Art 
Fuller. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7 at the First 
Christian Church in Dighton. There will be Memorial Service in 
Fairbanks, Alaska in the summer of 2021. Memorials are suggested to St 
Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences
 may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603230737539.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Peggy Joan Culver, 84, died on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Lane County 
Hospital in Dighton. She was born on July 3, 1936 at Shields the 
daughter of Melvin A. Reed &amp; Estella (Toots) Torson. She married 
Jerry Culver on October 15, 1955 at Dighton. 
Peggy graduated from Dighton High School in 1954 and then Cosmetology 
School in Wichita. She started working for Blanche McKelvey before 
moving to Liberal for a short time, then opened Nu-Charm Beauty Salon in
 Dighton in 1960. In 1969 she moved to Fairbanks, Alaska for 47 years 
where she had two beauty salons and also operated a beauty school. She 
had served on the State Boards of Cosmetology in both Kansas and Alaska.
 She had volunteered in Alaska by flying to the Nome and Bristol Bay 
areas, taking a dog sled to villages and doing hair for the native 
women, at times getting paid with fish. She enjoyed bowling, ceramics, 
playing cards, her family activities and cooking Elephant Ears for 
family and guests. She moved back to Kansas in 2016 and lived in 
Cimarron for a short time before returning to Dighton. She was a member
 of the First Christian Church in Dighton. 
Peggy touched a lot of heads and hearts, she will forever be remembered and missed. 
She is survived by her Husband- Jerry Culver of Dighton, 2 Sons- Donald 
“Buster” Culver of Fairbanks, Alaska and Kirk and Diana Culver of 
Dighton, 2 Sisters- Patsy Redburn of Dighton and Nancy Martin of Monet, 
Missouri, 5 Grandchildren- Shyla, Caleb, Vanessa, Cameron &amp; Rick and
 7 Great-Grandchildren- Ezra, Aidyn, Oryan, Harper, Charley, Jerry &amp;
 Vivian. She was preceded in death by her Parents and Step-Father- Art 
Fuller. 
Memorial Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7 at the First 
Christian Church in Dighton. There will be Memorial Service in 
Fairbanks, Alaska in the summer of 2021. Memorials are suggested to St 
Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences
 may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Peggy Joan Culver

Doris L. Riner, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.  She was born on September 26, 1922, in Comanche County, Kansas, the daughter of John &amp; Minnie Sinkle Wait.  A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1953 moving from Protection, Kansas, she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas.

On May 3, 1942, she married G.T. Riner in Protection, Kansas.  He passed away on July 26, 2011, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Two Sons - Ronald &amp; Sue Riner of Scott City, Kansas, Bill &amp; Sue Riner of Scott City, Kansas, Three Daughters - Roma &amp; Joe Murphy of Great Bend, Kansas, Trudy &amp; Don Eikenberry of Scott City, Kansas, Connie &amp; Kevin Wilkinson of Goodyear, Arizona, One Brother - Merle Wait of Protection, Kansas, Fifteen Grandchildren, Thirty-Five Great Grandchildren, and Eight Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Two Sisters - Maxine Huck, Ruth Smitherman, and Two Brothers - John Wait Jr, and Donald Wait. 

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603229727640.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Doris L. Riner, age 98, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 19, 2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on September 26, 1922, in Comanche County, Kansas, the daughter of John &amp; Minnie Sinkle Wait. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1953 moving from Protection, Kansas, she was a homemaker.She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Scott City, Kansas.On May 3, 1942, she married G.T. Riner in Protection, Kansas. He passed away on July 26, 2011, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her Two Sons - Ronald &amp; Sue Riner of Scott City, Kansas, Bill &amp; Sue Riner of Scott City, Kansas, Three Daughters - Roma &amp; Joe Murphy of Great Bend, Kansas, Trudy &amp; Don Eikenberry of Scott City, Kansas, Connie &amp; Kevin Wilkinson of Goodyear, Arizona, One Brother - Merle Wait of Protection, Kansas, Fifteen Grandchildren, Thirty-Five Great Grandchildren, and Eight Great Great Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Two Sisters - Maxine Huck, Ruth Smitherman, and Two Brothers - John Wait Jr, and Donald Wait. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.Burial will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m Wednesday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Doris L. Riner

Ramona L. Stukey, 91, passed away October 20, 2020, at Woodhaven Care
 Center, Ellinwood. She was born on July 13, 1929, at Hoisington, to Ed 
and Catherine (Theisen) Seyfert. She married Morris E. Stukey April 18, 
1948 at Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He died March 14, 2008.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ramona was a paraprofessional for USD
 428, having also worked at Dairy Queen and Coast to Coast. She was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the 
Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, embroidery, camping, 
boating, and puzzles. She especially loved to spend time with her 
family.

Survivors include, two sons, Morris L. Stukey and wife Joyce, and 
Larry Stukey and wife Linda, and a daughter, Brenda Petersilie and 
husband Dale, all of Great Bend; a brother, Harlen Seyfert of Glendale, 
Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris E. Stukey; a 
brother, Norbeith Seyfert; and a sister, Calista Stuart.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 22, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 
4:00 p.m. and Vigil service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment 
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kans for 
Kids or Children’s Mercy Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603229655246.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ramona L. Stukey, 91, passed away October 20, 2020, at Woodhaven Care
 Center, Ellinwood. She was born on July 13, 1929, at Hoisington, to Ed 
and Catherine (Theisen) Seyfert. She married Morris E. Stukey April 18, 
1948 at Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He died March 14, 2008.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Ramona was a paraprofessional for USD
 428, having also worked at Dairy Queen and Coast to Coast. She was a 
member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the 
Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, embroidery, camping, 
boating, and puzzles. She especially loved to spend time with her 
family.Survivors include, two sons, Morris L. Stukey and wife Joyce, and 
Larry Stukey and wife Linda, and a daughter, Brenda Petersilie and 
husband Dale, all of Great Bend; a brother, Harlen Seyfert of Glendale, 
Ariz.; seven grandchildren; and fourteen great grandchildren. She was 
preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Morris E. Stukey; a 
brother, Norbeith Seyfert; and a sister, Calista Stuart.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 22, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 
4:00 p.m. and Vigil service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian 
Burial will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment 
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kans for 
Kids or Children’s Mercy Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ramona L. Stukey

Tamara Kay Okon, 59, passed away October 16, 2020, at The University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Med campus, Hays, Kansas.

She was born June 20, 1961, in Mississippi; the daughter of William 
Elgra and Janette Sue Vincent Wedgeworth.&nbsp; A Larned resident since 2010,
 moving from Great Bend, she was a Certified Nurses Aide.

Survivors include; four sons, Daniel Etim, Atchison, Richard Etim, 
Larned, Joseph Wedgeworth, Atchison, Jared Wedgeworth, Atchison; a 
daughter, Cayleigh Brassfield, Bogue; a brother, Bill Wedgeworth, 
Mississippi and thirteen grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place, please contact the family at 1-913-246-2259 for the Celebration of Life service details.

Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Tamara Kay Okon, 59, passed away October 16, 2020, at The University of Kansas Health Systems, Hays Med campus, Hays, Kansas.She was born June 20, 1961, in Mississippi; the daughter of William 
Elgra and Janette Sue Vincent Wedgeworth.&nbsp; A Larned resident since 2010,
 moving from Great Bend, she was a Certified Nurses Aide.She was of the Methodist Faith.Survivors include; four sons, Daniel Etim, Atchison, Richard Etim, 
Larned, Joseph Wedgeworth, Atchison, Jared Wedgeworth, Atchison; a 
daughter, Cayleigh Brassfield, Bogue; a brother, Bill Wedgeworth, 
Mississippi and thirteen grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place, please contact the family at 1-913-246-2259 for the Celebration of Life service details.Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Tamara Kay Okon

Matthew Rein Driscoll passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born January 29, 1978, in Salina, KS and was the oldest of four boys.

Matt attended Elementary, Middle &amp; High School in Russell, KS graduating in 1997. He was always active in school and community affairs, an Honor student and an Eagle Scout.

He attended the University of Kansas. While at KU he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. After graduation he traveled to New York City and was employed by Sotheby’s. He enjoyed his work with them appraising, valuing and selling antiques and works of art. After the events of 9/11/01 he wanted to move closer to Kansas. He was employed with J.P. Morgan in Kansas City for a few years. He subsequently decided he wanted something different. He enrolled and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute in Scottsdale, AZ. After receiving his degree he was employed as a chef in various restaurants from Alaska to the Mid-West. He was affiliated with and instructor at NCK Technical College in Hays, KS. He was also employed with Driscoll Law Office and a member of the Russell City Council.

Survivors are his partner Dustin Poche; parents: Jerry &amp; Patty Driscoll; brothers: Brody (Courtney) Driscoll; Casey (Kayla) Driscoll; Ryan (Alex) Driscoll; nephew: Chase Driscoll; nieces: Vayda, Maycie and Savanna Driscoll. He also left numerous other relatives and a host of friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Colette Driscoll and Alvin and Lillian Rein.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s Queen of Angles Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the mortuary.  A parish vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the church.  In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to the Matthew R. Driscoll Memorial Fund and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603222716681.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Matthew Rein Driscoll passed away Saturday, October 17, 2020. He was born January 29, 1978, in Salina, KS and was the oldest of four boys.Matt attended Elementary, Middle &amp; High School in Russell, KS graduating in 1997. He was always active in school and community affairs, an Honor student and an Eagle Scout.He attended the University of Kansas. While at KU he was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He graduated from the University of Kansas in 2001. He was a lifetime member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association. After graduation he traveled to New York City and was employed by Sotheby’s. He enjoyed his work with them appraising, valuing and selling antiques and works of art. After the events of 9/11/01 he wanted to move closer to Kansas. He was employed with J.P. Morgan in Kansas City for a few years. He subsequently decided he wanted something different. He enrolled and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute in Scottsdale, AZ. After receiving his degree he was employed as a chef in various restaurants from Alaska to the Mid-West. He was affiliated with and instructor at NCK Technical College in Hays, KS. He was also employed with Driscoll Law Office and a member of the Russell City Council.Survivors are his partner Dustin Poche; parents: Jerry &amp; Patty Driscoll; brothers: Brody (Courtney) Driscoll; Casey (Kayla) Driscoll; Ryan (Alex) Driscoll; nephew: Chase Driscoll; nieces: Vayda, Maycie and Savanna Driscoll. He also left numerous other relatives and a host of friends.He was preceded in death by his grandparents Richard and Colette Driscoll and Alvin and Lillian Rein.A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Mary’s Queen of Angles Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the mortuary. A parish vigil and rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the church. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be given to the Matthew R. Driscoll Memorial Fund and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service.

Matthew Rein Driscoll

Norton resident Veryl Dale Nyland, son of Henry and Edith (Penning) 
Nyland was born November 15, 1928, near Calvert, KS and passed away on 
October 18, 2020, at the Andbe Home, Norton, KS at the age of 91.

Veryl lived most of his life in the Norton area and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until retirement.

He is survived by three daughters Lois Peters and husband Alan of 
Inman, KS, Joyce Rogers and husband Jack of Long Island, KS and Karen 
Smith and husband Bob of Norton, KS; 11 grandchildren; 36 great 
grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margarette; daughter 
Marjorie Lambert; great grandson Dusty Layne Yocum; brothers Wayne, 
Warren and Alfred who died in infancy; and a son-in-law LeRoy Lambert.

Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment will take place at Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Andbe Home c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Norton resident Veryl Dale Nyland, son of Henry and Edith (Penning) 
Nyland was born November 15, 1928, near Calvert, KS and passed away on 
October 18, 2020, at the Andbe Home, Norton, KS at the age of 91.Veryl lived most of his life in the Norton area and worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation until retirement.He is survived by three daughters Lois Peters and husband Alan of 
Inman, KS, Joyce Rogers and husband Jack of Long Island, KS and Karen 
Smith and husband Bob of Norton, KS; 11 grandchildren; 36 great 
grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margarette; daughter 
Marjorie Lambert; great grandson Dusty Layne Yocum; brothers Wayne, 
Warren and Alfred who died in infancy; and a son-in-law LeRoy Lambert.Cremation was chosen. Private family inurnment will take place at Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Andbe Home c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Veryl Dale Nyland

Joseph “Joey” McFee, 22, of Atwood, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. He 
was born April 28, 1998, to Timothy and Hope (Indermuhle) McFee. 
Joey was always very busy. He was introduced to the wrestling room at 3 
years old where he would watch practice since his dad was coaching, 
which lead to being there for the Kids Club practices. Joey was never 
big, he wrestled 58# for three years in a row. But he was quick and 
scrappy. He went to the kid’s state tournament in Topeka several times, 
and placed at high school state 2 of his 3 times qualifying. He wrestled
 all over Kansas, into Colorado and Nebraska. This even took him to 
Australia to the Down Under Wrestling international event where he 
placed 5th. 
When Joey wasn’t wrestling, he was at scouts. He started scouts as soon 
as he could. He liked to learn, everything was interesting and scouts is
 a try it and learn it kind of deal. He could cook, as long as it was 
outside, and tie about any knot and set up almost every kind of tent. 
Joey worked on badges just to try new stuff. 
Joey was in the Camp Hansen Leadership group “The Tribe of Golden Eagle”
 and also in the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts National Honor Society. 
 With his scouting he traveled to West Virginia to the National Scouting
 Jamboree, and also to Michigan for NOAC, (National Order of the Arrow 
Conference). The Lake Chapel was his Eagle Scout project that he 
designed and built with help of friends, Scouts, and family. This summer
 alone since July, there have been 4 weddings at his Chapel. 
Joey spent many years at Camp Hansen as both a scout and camp counselor.
 Even after he was out of school, he was still known to show up to camp 
and help where he could, it was his second home. 
Joey was adventurous in everything he did, He was praised by many for 
bringing “BUD” the school mascot back to life, this also allowed him to 
travel with the cheerleading squad as a bonus! When he wasn’t bud for 
the cheer squad, he was the volleyball manager and traveled with the 
volleyball team. Joey was in the Consort Show choir also, he always felt
 he was a “white boy and can’t dance”, but he sure put on a good show. 
Joey tried about everything, Gymnastics, baseball, 4H, swimming (he 
really didn’t like the water), he rode a unicycle, was in band, did some
 trapping, tried playing banjo and ukulele. 
Since graduation in 2016, Joey has continued to be busy and adventurous 
in his travels. He spent about 2 years off and on hitch hiking where 
ever he decided to go. He made it to Flagler Colorado once, only to 
hitch a ride with someone all the way to Tennessee, where he knew a good
 friend from Scouts. Those scouting skills came in handy on these hitch 
hiking adventures. 
Joeys work experience was about as mixed. He helped a farmer or 2, 
worked at Casey’s, did construction, lawn irrigation, worked at both 
SureFire Electronics and SureFire Ag, he had a job inspecting telephone 
poles along Nebraska highways and many other things that came up that 
seemed interesting to him at the time. His last work adventure was as a 
bartender at Legends, in Atwood. 
Joey would tell you he wasn’t a people person, but I don’t know why. He 
liked to talk with everyone. He did have his opinions and shared them 
openly and bluntly, but he was like that old guy who wanted to share 
stories. 
For what Joey was not in size, his heart was so much bigger. Family and 
friends were important. His helping hands were there, for whatever it 
was. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rod and Marge McFee, Debi Mills, and Ward Mills. 
He is survived by his parents, Tim McFee and Hope McFee, of Atwood; 
sisters, Dalyn McFee and Kaleigh McFee and brother Tommy McFee, all of 
Atwood; grandma Fawna McFee; grandpa Mike Indermuhle and many aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends. 
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Chapel at
 the Lake, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the 
Atwood Takedown Club or Camp Hansen (the Dane G. Hansen Scout 
Reservation) 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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603222592703.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joseph “Joey” McFee, 22, of Atwood, died Saturday, October 17, 2020. He 
was born April 28, 1998, to Timothy and Hope (Indermuhle) McFee. 
Joey was always very busy. He was introduced to the wrestling room at 3 
years old where he would watch practice since his dad was coaching, 
which lead to being there for the Kids Club practices. Joey was never 
big, he wrestled 58# for three years in a row. But he was quick and 
scrappy. He went to the kid’s state tournament in Topeka several times, 
and placed at high school state 2 of his 3 times qualifying. He wrestled
 all over Kansas, into Colorado and Nebraska. This even took him to 
Australia to the Down Under Wrestling international event where he 
placed 5th. 
When Joey wasn’t wrestling, he was at scouts. He started scouts as soon 
as he could. He liked to learn, everything was interesting and scouts is
 a try it and learn it kind of deal. He could cook, as long as it was 
outside, and tie about any knot and set up almost every kind of tent. 
Joey worked on badges just to try new stuff. 
Joey was in the Camp Hansen Leadership group “The Tribe of Golden Eagle”
 and also in the Order of the Arrow, Boy Scouts National Honor Society. 
 With his scouting he traveled to West Virginia to the National Scouting
 Jamboree, and also to Michigan for NOAC, (National Order of the Arrow 
Conference). The Lake Chapel was his Eagle Scout project that he 
designed and built with help of friends, Scouts, and family. This summer
 alone since July, there have been 4 weddings at his Chapel. 
Joey spent many years at Camp Hansen as both a scout and camp counselor.
 Even after he was out of school, he was still known to show up to camp 
and help where he could, it was his second home. 
Joey was adventurous in everything he did, He was praised by many for 
bringing “BUD” the school mascot back to life, this also allowed him to 
travel with the cheerleading squad as a bonus! When he wasn’t bud for 
the cheer squad, he was the volleyball manager and traveled with the 
volleyball team. Joey was in the Consort Show choir also, he always felt
 he was a “white boy and can’t dance”, but he sure put on a good show. 
Joey tried about everything, Gymnastics, baseball, 4H, swimming (he 
really didn’t like the water), he rode a unicycle, was in band, did some
 trapping, tried playing banjo and ukulele. 
Since graduation in 2016, Joey has continued to be busy and adventurous 
in his travels. He spent about 2 years off and on hitch hiking where 
ever he decided to go. He made it to Flagler Colorado once, only to 
hitch a ride with someone all the way to Tennessee, where he knew a good
 friend from Scouts. Those scouting skills came in handy on these hitch 
hiking adventures. 
Joeys work experience was about as mixed. He helped a farmer or 2, 
worked at Casey’s, did construction, lawn irrigation, worked at both 
SureFire Electronics and SureFire Ag, he had a job inspecting telephone 
poles along Nebraska highways and many other things that came up that 
seemed interesting to him at the time. His last work adventure was as a 
bartender at Legends, in Atwood. 
Joey would tell you he wasn’t a people person, but I don’t know why. He 
liked to talk with everyone. He did have his opinions and shared them 
openly and bluntly, but he was like that old guy who wanted to share 
stories. 
For what Joey was not in size, his heart was so much bigger. Family and 
friends were important. His helping hands were there, for whatever it 
was. 
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rod and Marge McFee, Debi Mills, and Ward Mills. 
He is survived by his parents, Tim McFee and Hope McFee, of Atwood; 
sisters, Dalyn McFee and Kaleigh McFee and brother Tommy McFee, all of 
Atwood; grandma Fawna McFee; grandpa Mike Indermuhle and many aunts, 
uncles, cousins and friends. 
Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Chapel at
 the Lake, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the 
Atwood Takedown Club or Camp Hansen (the Dane G. Hansen Scout 
Reservation) 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;

Joseph Rodney 'Joey' McFee

Mary Frances Krahl, 91, was born into her earthly life on February 20, 1929, and was born into eternal life on October 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. 

Frances was born to Gilbert and Edith (Coupal) Thyfault on the family farm near Zurich, Kansas. In 1939, her family moved to Alton, KS where her parents ran what Frances called the 1st convenient store/gas station/garage/restaurant in America. Her favorite memory was during World War II, she would scoop up free ice cream cones for convoys of soldiers. In Alton, Frances met the love of her life, Zane Krahl. They were the classic love story of the cheerleader and the football player. Frances and Zane were married on her 21st birthday at St. Thomas Church in Stockton, KS. They ran a meat locker in Damar, KS and then moved to Salina, KS where their first child, Julie Ann was born. In 1955, they moved to Hays, KS where their other children were born; Rodney, Becky, Todd and Jeff. Frances was a stay-at-home mom as she never had a driver's license. She cooked everything from scratch, sewed all the girls clothes, gave everyone haircuts and ordered shoes by placing her kids feet on the foot measuring page in the Sears catalog.

In 1968, the family moved to Salina in which living a half lock from St. Mary's Church and Sacred Heart High School, Frances walked over to volunteer hundreds of hours. She was head Sacristian at St. Mary's for 16 years where she decorated the church for holidays and got the altar ready for daily mass. She repeated this process many years at Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School. Frances had a rosary collection she displayed for Sr. Pauline's 7th grade class who walked over to her house for many Octobers who then left with handfuls of candy. Frances was an awesome cook specializing in casseroles, cookies, tea rings, caramel popcorn and fried chicken and gravy. In her spare time, she hand stitched quilts for each child, grandchild, great-grandchildren with spares to distribute as they continue to arrive in the future. Frances loved to travel and was fortunate to make countless trips with Zane in their 1931 Model A pickup touring across Kansas and the United States with the Midway Antique Auto Club of Salina and the Wichita A's Model A Ford Club where they met remarkable people and made wonderful memories. She also took orders, wrapped and shipped parts for Zane's Antique Cars and Parts with Zane for 27 years.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Zane, her parents, brothers Donnie Thyfault, John and his wife Lois Thyfault, and sister Dorothy and her husband Doyal Hrabe. She is survived by her sister, Jane and husband Don Cunningham, Stockton, KS.; her children and their spouses: Sr. Julie Ann, C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Rodney, Solomon, KS; Becky of the home; Todd and Sherry Krahl, Salina and Jeff and Lynda Krahl, Galva, KS.; her grandchildren and their spouses: Devin and Carissa Krahl, Blue Springs MO.; Kylie and Dustin Pestinger, Salina, KS., Taylor and Clancy Krahl, Salina, KS.; and Paige Brown of Solomon, KS.; her great grandchildren, Korey Pestinger; Kaidan and Ava Brown. Step grandchildren and great grandchildren Jennifer and Chris Kyle, Chase, Kennedi &amp; Zoe, Moundridge, KS., Chelsea and Austin Baker, Allie, Reed and Madelyn, McPherson, KS., and Cory and Katy Potter, McPherson, KS.

Due to COVID, funeral services and burial will be for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School or Sunflower Adult Day Services in care of Ryan Mortuary. Visitation at Ryan Mortuary will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 2 to 7 p.m. Masks are required. 

The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their exceptional care shown to Frances and the family. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603221962540.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Frances Krahl, 91, was born into her earthly life on February 20, 1929, and was born into eternal life on October 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born to Gilbert and Edith (Coupal) Thyfault on the family farm near Zurich, Kansas. In 1939, her family moved to Alton, KS where her parents ran what Frances called the 1st convenient store/gas station/garage/restaurant in America. Her favorite memory was during World War II, she would scoop up free ice cream cones for convoys of soldiers. In Alton, Frances met the love of her life, Zane Krahl. They were the classic love story of the cheerleader and the football player. Frances and Zane were married on her 21st birthday at St. Thomas Church in Stockton, KS. They ran a meat locker in Damar, KS and then moved to Salina, KS where their first child, Julie Ann was born. In 1955, they moved to Hays, KS where their other children were born; Rodney, Becky, Todd and Jeff. Frances was a stay-at-home mom as she never had a driver's license. She cooked everything from scratch, sewed all the girls clothes, gave everyone haircuts and ordered shoes by placing her kids feet on the foot measuring page in the Sears catalog.In 1968, the family moved to Salina in which living a half lock from St. Mary's Church and Sacred Heart High School, Frances walked over to volunteer hundreds of hours. She was head Sacristian at St. Mary's for 16 years where she decorated the church for holidays and got the altar ready for daily mass. She repeated this process many years at Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School. Frances had a rosary collection she displayed for Sr. Pauline's 7th grade class who walked over to her house for many Octobers who then left with handfuls of candy. Frances was an awesome cook specializing in casseroles, cookies, tea rings, caramel popcorn and fried chicken and gravy. In her spare time, she hand stitched quilts for each child, grandchild, great-grandchildren with spares to distribute as they continue to arrive in the future. Frances loved to travel and was fortunate to make countless trips with Zane in their 1931 Model A pickup touring across Kansas and the United States with the Midway Antique Auto Club of Salina and the Wichita A's Model A Ford Club where they met remarkable people and made wonderful memories. She also took orders, wrapped and shipped parts for Zane's Antique Cars and Parts with Zane for 27 years.Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Zane, her parents, brothers Donnie Thyfault, John and his wife Lois Thyfault, and sister Dorothy and her husband Doyal Hrabe. She is survived by her sister, Jane and husband Don Cunningham, Stockton, KS.; her children and their spouses: Sr. Julie Ann, C.S.A., Fond du Lac, WI; Rodney, Solomon, KS; Becky of the home; Todd and Sherry Krahl, Salina and Jeff and Lynda Krahl, Galva, KS.; her grandchildren and their spouses: Devin and Carissa Krahl, Blue Springs MO.; Kylie and Dustin Pestinger, Salina, KS., Taylor and Clancy Krahl, Salina, KS.; and Paige Brown of Solomon, KS.; her great grandchildren, Korey Pestinger; Kaidan and Ava Brown. Step grandchildren and great grandchildren Jennifer and Chris Kyle, Chase, Kennedi &amp; Zoe, Moundridge, KS., Chelsea and Austin Baker, Allie, Reed and Madelyn, McPherson, KS., and Cory and Katy Potter, McPherson, KS.Due to COVID, funeral services and burial will be for immediate family members only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sacred Heart Jr/Sr High School or Sunflower Adult Day Services in care of Ryan Mortuary. Visitation at Ryan Mortuary will be on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, from 2 to 7 p.m. Masks are required. The family would like to thank Kindred Hospice for their exceptional care shown to Frances and the family.