Rosalie (Broughton) Renz, 86, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.

Rosalie was born October 4, 1934, in Pratt, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Thelma (Parks) Broughton. She attended grade school and junior high school at Hoisington, Kansas, where she graduated in 1952 from Hoisington High School, Hoisington, Kansas. She attended Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.

She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, serving as a council member for several years. She was a past president of Business &amp; Professional Women (BPW), La Crosse, Kansas, and a senior companion for eleven years at Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, La Crosse, Kansas. She loved visiting with her clients, playing cards and games, and helping at the Long Term Care.

Rosalie enjoyed attending her Hoisington Cardinals class reunions and keeping up with her many school friends.

Rosalie lived by her faith, never doubting her Lord. She will be missed by many.

In June 1952, she married Steven Price. They later divorced.

On November 24, 1978, she married the love of her life, Harley W. Renz, at Rush Center, Kansas. He preceded her in death November 12, 1997.

Survivors include: two sons, Steven Price, Winfield, Kansas, and Rick Price (Evelyn), Winfield, Kansas; one step son, Patrick Renz, Ellsworth, Kansas, one step daughter, Suzy Renz Kruckenberg, Mooreland, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one brother, Jack E. Broughton, Fort Dodge, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harley W. Renz; one son, Jerry Price; one brother, Bill Broughton; and one sister, Loretta Cunningham French.

Graveside memorial service will be Friday, February 5, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at the Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga officiating. Inurnment will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.

Social distancing is recommended.

Masks are also recommended.

Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush County Relay for Life or Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.

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

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

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 </figure>Rosalie (Broughton) Renz, 86, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.Rosalie was born October 4, 1934, in Pratt, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Thelma (Parks) Broughton. She attended grade school and junior high school at Hoisington, Kansas, where she graduated in 1952 from Hoisington High School, Hoisington, Kansas. She attended Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas.She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, serving as a council member for several years. She was a past president of Business &amp; Professional Women (BPW), La Crosse, Kansas, and a senior companion for eleven years at Rush County Memorial Hospital Long Term Care, La Crosse, Kansas. She loved visiting with her clients, playing cards and games, and helping at the Long Term Care.Rosalie enjoyed attending her Hoisington Cardinals class reunions and keeping up with her many school friends.Rosalie lived by her faith, never doubting her Lord. She will be missed by many.In June 1952, she married Steven Price. They later divorced.On November 24, 1978, she married the love of her life, Harley W. Renz, at Rush Center, Kansas. He preceded her in death November 12, 1997.Survivors include: two sons, Steven Price, Winfield, Kansas, and Rick Price (Evelyn), Winfield, Kansas; one step son, Patrick Renz, Ellsworth, Kansas, one step daughter, Suzy Renz Kruckenberg, Mooreland, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one brother, Jack E. Broughton, Fort Dodge, Kansas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harley W. Renz; one son, Jerry Price; one brother, Bill Broughton; and one sister, Loretta Cunningham French.Graveside memorial service will be Friday, February 5, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at the Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga officiating. Inurnment will be in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.Social distancing is recommended.Masks are also recommended.Due to Covid 19, if you have a fever, cough, or are not feeling well, please send condolences via the on line guestbook, or mail.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush County Relay for Life or Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Rosalie (Broughton) Renz

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An incoming Kansas lawmaker who has faced a possible attempt to oust him once he took office has reached a legal agreement with a woman who accused him of harassment to end an anti-stalking court order against him, an attorney says.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-campaigns-97855c4a3deea46d5cbd8b39489b8af7">The order</a>&nbsp;entered by a state court judge last month against Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman was a key reason for the Kansas House’s top Democrat to refuse to give the 20-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat any committee assignments. Minority Leader Tom Sawyer also had cited it as one of multiple reasons to try to expel Coleman from the House once the Legislature convenes Monday, and he said the effort still would go forward.

Barry Grissom, an attorney representing Brandie Armstrong, the woman who accused Coleman of harassing her last year, sent The Associated Press a statement saying the two had settled a civil lawsuit she filed that led to the judge’s no-contact restraining order. Armstrong was campaign manager for the veteran lawmaker Coleman narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary in August.

“Brandie Armstrong and Aaron Coleman are passionate about helping their constituents,” Grissom said in the statement, sent Wednesday to The AP. “In service to their constituents, they have resolved the civil case by an agreed upon dismissal.”

But Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who had called Coleman unfit to serve in the House, said the settlement changes “not a thing.”

“He is still not fit to serve in the Kansas state Legislature,” she said.

Sawyer said he expects a complaint against Coleman to be filed in the House next week. That would force the appointment of a bipartisan committee to investigate and could lead to a vote by the full chamber, where a two-thirds majority would be necessary to oust Coleman.

The statement about Coleman’s settlement said there is no written agreement between him and Armstrong but a “public promise to treat each other with dignity and respect.” Coleman had faced a March 8 trial in Armstrong’s lawsuit against him to determine whether the restraining order remained in place longer.

The statement said neither Coleman nor Armstrong would comment further.

But, responding to a text from The Associated Press, Coleman replied that he is “ready to focus on governing.”

“It is time for a return to civility,” Coleman texted. “We are all Americans. The time for Democrats, Republicans and concerned citizens to end the infighting to come together as Americans is now.”

Armstrong said in her request for the court order that Coleman repeatedly sent harassing texts and personal messages to her during the campaign, came to her home in June and October and attempted to file “false and bogus” complaints against her landlord to try to get her evicted. Coleman suggested in a text last week to The Associated Press that she had lied in making her request.

Coleman ran on a progressive platform that included providing universal health coverage, ending college tuition and legalizing marijuana. He won his primary race even after admitting on social media that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ac948dae17c3dbc36ffe62246925c4f3">circulated revenge porn</a>&nbsp;as a “sick and troubled” middle school-aged boy. He faced only write-in candidates in the general election, as at least two other cases in which he was accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-archive-elections-c482a35139c9978d792e340fa9b754d4">threatening</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-topeka-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abusing</a>&nbsp;girls or young women came to light.

Sawyer said another “pretty serious” reason to expel Coleman is a now-deleted,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-topeka-elections-fd91a21ee706c19194c7d302a2315d28">post-November election tweet</a>&nbsp;in which Coleman suggested that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would face an “extremely bloody” primary in 2022 for not being progressive enough. Coleman wrote, “People will realize one day when I call a hit out on you it’s real,” and later said he meant to use the phrase ”political hit.”

Rep.-elect Jo Ella Hoye of Lenexa, one of seven incoming female Democrats in the House to call on Coleman last month to resign before being seated, said the tweet was unacceptable.

“Words do matter, and we need to hold our elected officials to a higher standard,” she said. “We need to be prioritizing coming together, and we’ve got to start with what we’re saying and what we’re putting out to the general public.”

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An incoming Kansas lawmaker who faced a possible attempt to oust him once he took office has reached a legal agreement with a woman who accused him of harassment to end an anti-stalking court order against him, an attorney says.

<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-campaigns-97855c4a3deea46d5cbd8b39489b8af7">The order</a>&nbsp;entered by a state court judge last month against Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman was a key reason for the Kansas House’s top Democrat to refuse to give the 20-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat, any committee assignments. Minority Leader Tom Sawyer also has cited it as a reason to try to expel Coleman from the House once the Legislature convenes Monday.

The statement said there is no written agreement but a “public promise to treat each other with dignity and respect.” Coleman had faced a March 8 trial in Armstrong’s lawsuit against him to determine whether the restraining order remained in place longer.

The statement said neither Coleman nor Armstrong would comment further. Coleman did not immediately respond to a text Thursday morning seeking to confirm that.

Sawyer has said another reason to expel Coleman is a now-deleted,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-topeka-elections-fd91a21ee706c19194c7d302a2315d28">post-November election tweet</a>&nbsp;in which Coleman suggested that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would face an “extremely bloody” primary in 2022 for not being progressive enough. Coleman wrote, “People will realize one day when I call a hit out on you it’s real,” and later said he meant to use the phrase ”political hit.”

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The top Democrat in the Kansas House has refused to give an incoming lawmaker any committee assignments over issues that include an anti-stalking court order filed against him after he won his seat.

Minority Leader Tom Sawyer’s action is a sign that he and fellow Democrats plan to oust Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman of Kansas City, Kansas, once the Republican-controlled Legislature convenes its next annual 90-day session on Jan. 11. Sawyer and seven incoming female Democratic House members have called&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-75d06b68416ebaaf2e7fe35f88c0bc8c">for Coleman to resign</a>&nbsp;before lawmakers convene.

The 20-year-old Coleman narrowly ousted a veteran lawmaker in the Democratic primary in August even after admitting on social media that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ac948dae17c3dbc36ffe62246925c4f3">circulated revenge porn</a>&nbsp;as a “sick and troubled” middle school-aged boy. He faced only write-in candidates in the general election, as at least two other cases in which he was accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-archive-elections-c482a35139c9978d792e340fa9b754d4">threatening</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-topeka-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abusing&nbsp;</a>girls or young women came to light.

A woman who ran his primary opponent’s campaign accused him of harassing her, and a judge&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-campaigns-97855c4a3deea46d5cbd8b39489b8af7">issued a no-contact order&nbsp;</a>on Dec. 4. A trial is set for March 8 to determine whether that order will remain in place longer.

“Since we don’t plan on seating him, there’s no reason to give him committee assignments,” Sawyer, from Wichita, said Thursday of Coleman.

Sawyer said another reason to expel Coleman is a now-deleted,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-topeka-elections-fd91a21ee706c19194c7d302a2315d28">post-November election tweet</a>&nbsp;in which Coleman suggested that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would face an “extremely bloody” primary in 2022 for not being progressive enough. Coleman wrote, “People will realize one day when I call a hit out on you it’s real,” and later said he meant to use the phrase ”political hit.”

Sawyer’s refusal to assign Coleman to any committees was first reported by the&nbsp;<a href="https://sunflowerstatejournal.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower State Journal.</a>

Sawyer said Democratic lawmakers plan to file a complaint against Coleman, which would force an investigation. The full House would have to approve expelling Coleman by a two-thirds majority, or 84 of 125 seats.

“This restraining order was after the election — and actually the hit on the governor,” Sawyer said. “He’s done at least two things after that point.”

Coleman has questioned whether he can be expelled for conduct that occurred before he took his seat, and his supporters on social media have portrayed his critics within the party as “corporate” Democrats. Coleman won the primary on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d7ea4a5bc168f3b608ea96c81efb6c78">a progressive platform</a>&nbsp;that included providing universal health coverage, ending college tuition and legalizing marijuana, and he is&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Aaron4KS37/status/1341777852786761728" target="_blank">promising to push</a>&nbsp;to raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $17.25 an hour by 2032.

“You may not like me very much but in our democratic system my conduct is a question for voters and it was put to voters and the voters elected me,” he said in text to The Associated Press.

Coleman also accused the woman who obtained the restraining order against him, Brandie Armstrong, of lying to the court, adding that, “A lot of people are going to have egg on their faces.”

Armstrong said in her request for the order that Coleman repeatedly sent harassing texts and personal messages to her during the campaign, came to her home in June and October and attempted to file “false and bogus” complaints against her landlord to try to get her evicted. She referred questions Thursday to her attorneys, who declined to comment.

<figure>
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 </figure>TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An incoming Kansas lawmaker who has faced a possible attempt to oust him once he took office has reached a legal agreement with a woman who accused him of harassment to end an anti-stalking court order against him, an attorney says.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-campaigns-97855c4a3deea46d5cbd8b39489b8af7">The order</a>&nbsp;entered by a state court judge last month against Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman was a key reason for the Kansas House’s top Democrat to refuse to give the 20-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat any committee assignments. Minority Leader Tom Sawyer also had cited it as one of multiple reasons to try to expel Coleman from the House once the Legislature convenes Monday, and he said the effort still would go forward.Barry Grissom, an attorney representing Brandie Armstrong, the woman who accused Coleman of harassing her last year, sent The Associated Press a statement saying the two had settled a civil lawsuit she filed that led to the judge’s no-contact restraining order. Armstrong was campaign manager for the veteran lawmaker Coleman narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary in August.“Brandie Armstrong and Aaron Coleman are passionate about helping their constituents,” Grissom said in the statement, sent Wednesday to The AP. “In service to their constituents, they have resolved the civil case by an agreed upon dismissal.”But Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who had called Coleman unfit to serve in the House, said the settlement changes “not a thing.”“He is still not fit to serve in the Kansas state Legislature,” she said.Sawyer said he expects a complaint against Coleman to be filed in the House next week. That would force the appointment of a bipartisan committee to investigate and could lead to a vote by the full chamber, where a two-thirds majority would be necessary to oust Coleman.The statement about Coleman’s settlement said there is no written agreement between him and Armstrong but a “public promise to treat each other with dignity and respect.” Coleman had faced a March 8 trial in Armstrong’s lawsuit against him to determine whether the restraining order remained in place longer.The statement said neither Coleman nor Armstrong would comment further.But, responding to a text from The Associated Press, Coleman replied that he is “ready to focus on governing.”“It is time for a return to civility,” Coleman texted. “We are all Americans. The time for Democrats, Republicans and concerned citizens to end the infighting to come together as Americans is now.”Armstrong said in her request for the court order that Coleman repeatedly sent harassing texts and personal messages to her during the campaign, came to her home in June and October and attempted to file “false and bogus” complaints against her landlord to try to get her evicted. Coleman suggested in a text last week to The Associated Press that she had lied in making her request.Coleman ran on a progressive platform that included providing universal health coverage, ending college tuition and legalizing marijuana. He won his primary race even after admitting on social media that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ac948dae17c3dbc36ffe62246925c4f3">circulated revenge porn</a>&nbsp;as a “sick and troubled” middle school-aged boy. He faced only write-in candidates in the general election, as at least two other cases in which he was accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-archive-elections-c482a35139c9978d792e340fa9b754d4">threatening</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-topeka-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abusing</a>&nbsp;girls or young women came to light.Sawyer said another “pretty serious” reason to expel Coleman is a now-deleted,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-topeka-elections-fd91a21ee706c19194c7d302a2315d28">post-November election tweet</a>&nbsp;in which Coleman suggested that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would face an “extremely bloody” primary in 2022 for not being progressive enough. Coleman wrote, “People will realize one day when I call a hit out on you it’s real,” and later said he meant to use the phrase ”political hit.”Rep.-elect Jo Ella Hoye of Lenexa, one of seven incoming female Democrats in the House to call on Coleman last month to resign before being seated, said the tweet was unacceptable.“Words do matter, and we need to hold our elected officials to a higher standard,” she said. “We need to be prioritizing coming together, and we’ve got to start with what we’re saying and what we’re putting out to the general public.”-------TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — An incoming Kansas lawmaker who faced a possible attempt to oust him once he took office has reached a legal agreement with a woman who accused him of harassment to end an anti-stalking court order against him, an attorney says.<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-campaigns-97855c4a3deea46d5cbd8b39489b8af7">The order</a>&nbsp;entered by a state court judge last month against Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman was a key reason for the Kansas House’s top Democrat to refuse to give the 20-year-old Kansas City, Kansas, Democrat, any committee assignments. Minority Leader Tom Sawyer also has cited it as a reason to try to expel Coleman from the House once the Legislature convenes Monday.Barry Grissom, an attorney representing Brandie Armstrong, the woman who accused Coleman of harassing her last year, sent The Associated Press a statement saying the two had settled a civil lawsuit she filed that led to the judge’s no-contact restraining order. Armstrong was campaign manager for the veteran lawmaker Coleman narrowly defeated in the Democratic primary in August.“Brandie Armstrong and Aaron Coleman are passionate about helping their constituents,” Grissom said in the statement, sent Wednesday to The AP. “In service to their constituents, they have resolved the civil case by an agreed upon dismissal.”The statement said there is no written agreement but a “public promise to treat each other with dignity and respect.” Coleman had faced a March 8 trial in Armstrong’s lawsuit against him to determine whether the restraining order remained in place longer.The statement said neither Coleman nor Armstrong would comment further. Coleman did not immediately respond to a text Thursday morning seeking to confirm that.Armstrong said in her request for the court order that Coleman repeatedly sent harassing texts and personal messages to her during the campaign, came to her home in June and October and attempted to file “false and bogus” complaints against her landlord to try to get her evicted. Coleman suggested in a text last week to The Associated Press that she had lied in making her request.Coleman ran on a progressive platform that included providing universal health coverage, ending college tuition and legalizing marijuana. He won his primary race even after admitting on social media that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ac948dae17c3dbc36ffe62246925c4f3">circulated revenge porn</a>&nbsp;as a “sick and troubled” middle school-aged boy. He faced only write-in candidates in the general election, as at least two other cases in which he was accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-archive-elections-c482a35139c9978d792e340fa9b754d4">threatening</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-topeka-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abusing</a>&nbsp;girls or young women came to light.Sawyer has said another reason to expel Coleman is a now-deleted,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-topeka-elections-fd91a21ee706c19194c7d302a2315d28">post-November election tweet</a>&nbsp;in which Coleman suggested that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would face an “extremely bloody” primary in 2022 for not being progressive enough. Coleman wrote, “People will realize one day when I call a hit out on you it’s real,” and later said he meant to use the phrase ”political hit.”---------TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — The top Democrat in the Kansas House has refused to give an incoming lawmaker any committee assignments over issues that include an anti-stalking court order filed against him after he won his seat.Minority Leader Tom Sawyer’s action is a sign that he and fellow Democrats plan to oust Rep.-elect Aaron Coleman of Kansas City, Kansas, once the Republican-controlled Legislature convenes its next annual 90-day session on Jan. 11. Sawyer and seven incoming female Democratic House members have called&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/legislature-kansas-city-kansas-topeka-75d06b68416ebaaf2e7fe35f88c0bc8c">for Coleman to resign</a>&nbsp;before lawmakers convene.The 20-year-old Coleman narrowly ousted a veteran lawmaker in the Democratic primary in August even after admitting on social media that he had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/ac948dae17c3dbc36ffe62246925c4f3">circulated revenge porn</a>&nbsp;as a “sick and troubled” middle school-aged boy. He faced only write-in candidates in the general election, as at least two other cases in which he was accused of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-archive-elections-c482a35139c9978d792e340fa9b754d4">threatening</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-topeka-d6ea4066903abd8ef70d60bebe6c8a3c">abusing&nbsp;</a>girls or young women came to light.A woman who ran his primary opponent’s campaign accused him of harassing her, and a judge&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/election-2020-kansas-city-kansas-elections-campaigns-97855c4a3deea46d5cbd8b39489b8af7">issued a no-contact order&nbsp;</a>on Dec. 4. A trial is set for March 8 to determine whether that order will remain in place longer.“Since we don’t plan on seating him, there’s no reason to give him committee assignments,” Sawyer, from Wichita, said Thursday of Coleman.Sawyer said another reason to expel Coleman is a now-deleted,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/kansas-city-kansas-topeka-elections-fd91a21ee706c19194c7d302a2315d28">post-November election tweet</a>&nbsp;in which Coleman suggested that Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly would face an “extremely bloody” primary in 2022 for not being progressive enough. Coleman wrote, “People will realize one day when I call a hit out on you it’s real,” and later said he meant to use the phrase ”political hit.”Sawyer’s refusal to assign Coleman to any committees was first reported by the&nbsp;<a href="https://sunflowerstatejournal.com/" target="_blank">Sunflower State Journal.</a>Sawyer said Democratic lawmakers plan to file a complaint against Coleman, which would force an investigation. The full House would have to approve expelling Coleman by a two-thirds majority, or 84 of 125 seats.“This restraining order was after the election — and actually the hit on the governor,” Sawyer said. “He’s done at least two things after that point.”Coleman has questioned whether he can be expelled for conduct that occurred before he took his seat, and his supporters on social media have portrayed his critics within the party as “corporate” Democrats. Coleman won the primary on&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/d7ea4a5bc168f3b608ea96c81efb6c78">a progressive platform</a>&nbsp;that included providing universal health coverage, ending college tuition and legalizing marijuana, and he is&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/Aaron4KS37/status/1341777852786761728" target="_blank">promising to push</a>&nbsp;to raise the state’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to $17.25 an hour by 2032.“You may not like me very much but in our democratic system my conduct is a question for voters and it was put to voters and the voters elected me,” he said in text to The Associated Press.Coleman also accused the woman who obtained the restraining order against him, Brandie Armstrong, of lying to the court, adding that, “A lot of people are going to have egg on their faces.”Armstrong said in her request for the order that Coleman repeatedly sent harassing texts and personal messages to her during the campaign, came to her home in June and October and attempted to file “false and bogus” complaints against her landlord to try to get her evicted. She referred questions Thursday to her attorneys, who declined to comment.___

Lawyer: New Kan. lawmaker reaches deal to end anti-stalking order

Frederick Allen Wohlcke, 67, died January 3, 2021, at Stormont Vail 
Hospital, Topeka.&nbsp; He was born October 19, 1953, in Pratt, Kansas, the 
son of Andrew and Mary Ellen (Anderson) Wohlcke.&nbsp; Fred graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1971 and went on to get his degree in 
engineering from Kansas State University.&nbsp;

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Fred worked for over 30 years as a 
civil engineer at Evans, Bierly, Hutchinson &amp; Associates of Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed cooking, spending time with his Boston Terrier, Mindy 
and also playing video games and gambling.&nbsp;

He is survived by; his sister, Vicki Wilton and husband Larry of 
Hoisington and his brother, Tom Wohlcke of Hoisington; two nieces, Laura
 Hall of Berthoud, Colorado, and Tina Marchiani of Colorado Springs, 
Colorado; three nephews, Jeff Wohlcke of Manhattan, Kansas, Jarrod 
Wohlcke of Pueblo, Colorado; and Greg Wohlcke of Westminster, Colorado; 
and numerous great nieces and nephews.

A memorial graveside service will be held at the Hoisington Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray 
Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, 
KS 67544.

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 </figure>Frederick Allen Wohlcke, 67, died January 3, 2021, at Stormont Vail 
Hospital, Topeka.&nbsp; He was born October 19, 1953, in Pratt, Kansas, the 
son of Andrew and Mary Ellen (Anderson) Wohlcke.&nbsp; Fred graduated from 
Hoisington High School in 1971 and went on to get his degree in 
engineering from Kansas State University.&nbsp;A lifetime Hoisington resident, Fred worked for over 30 years as a 
civil engineer at Evans, Bierly, Hutchinson &amp; Associates of Great 
Bend.&nbsp; He enjoyed cooking, spending time with his Boston Terrier, Mindy 
and also playing video games and gambling.&nbsp;He is survived by; his sister, Vicki Wilton and husband Larry of 
Hoisington and his brother, Tom Wohlcke of Hoisington; two nieces, Laura
 Hall of Berthoud, Colorado, and Tina Marchiani of Colorado Springs, 
Colorado; three nephews, Jeff Wohlcke of Manhattan, Kansas, Jarrod 
Wohlcke of Pueblo, Colorado; and Greg Wohlcke of Westminster, Colorado; 
and numerous great nieces and nephews.A memorial graveside service will be held at the Hoisington Cemetery at a later date.Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray 
Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, 
KS 67544.

Frederick Allen Wohlcke

Curt F. Pfannenstiel, age 55, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, due to COVID-19 complications.&nbsp;

He was born July 14, 1965, in Hays, Kansas to Verlin F. and Elaine A. (Zimmerman) Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; He married Stacy (Legere) then later married Traci (Boman) on December 30, 2011, on St. Lucia Island.&nbsp; Curt and Traci celebrated their marriage at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, Kansas on October 27, 2012. &nbsp;

He was co-owner and manager of Heartland Building Center of Hays, Stockton and Russell.&nbsp; Curt had been employed with the family business for 40 years. He was a 1983 graduate of Hays High School, attended Butler Community College, Colby Community College, and graduated with a Bachelor Degree from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Curt played American Legion Baseball, Larks Baseball of Hays,&nbsp;and while in college he played baseball. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, a board member of Options of Hays, and a board member of the Heart of America Corporation of Hays. &nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Traci Pfannenstiel, of the home; one son, Quin Pfannenstiel, Holdrege, NE; two daughters, Arin Pfannenstiel and husband, Clayton Basgall, Hays, KS; Emma Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; two step-sons, Braden Splichal and wife, Grace, Hays, KS; Konnor Splichal, Hays, KS; one step-daughter, Sidney Splichal, Hays, KS; his parents, Verlin F. and Elaine Pfannenstiel, Munjor, KS; two brothers, Russ Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; Ryan Pfannenstiel and wife, Argelia, Garden City, KS; two sisters, Christi Lungren and husband, Steve, Ponca City, OK; Cindy Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Oliva (Lang) Pfannenstiel; Albert and Martina (Ruder) Zimmerman; and his step-grandmother, Felicitas (Giebler) Zimmerman.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Munjor, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, all at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. &nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church or Hays Medical Center Foundation.

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

Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.

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

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 </figure>Curt F. Pfannenstiel, age 55, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, due to COVID-19 complications.&nbsp;He was born July 14, 1965, in Hays, Kansas to Verlin F. and Elaine A. (Zimmerman) Pfannenstiel.&nbsp; He married Stacy (Legere) then later married Traci (Boman) on December 30, 2011, on St. Lucia Island.&nbsp; Curt and Traci celebrated their marriage at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Munjor, Kansas on October 27, 2012. &nbsp;He was co-owner and manager of Heartland Building Center of Hays, Stockton and Russell.&nbsp; Curt had been employed with the family business for 40 years. He was a 1983 graduate of Hays High School, attended Butler Community College, Colby Community College, and graduated with a Bachelor Degree from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; Curt played American Legion Baseball, Larks Baseball of Hays,&nbsp;and while in college he played baseball. He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, a board member of Options of Hays, and a board member of the Heart of America Corporation of Hays. &nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Traci Pfannenstiel, of the home; one son, Quin Pfannenstiel, Holdrege, NE; two daughters, Arin Pfannenstiel and husband, Clayton Basgall, Hays, KS; Emma Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; two step-sons, Braden Splichal and wife, Grace, Hays, KS; Konnor Splichal, Hays, KS; one step-daughter, Sidney Splichal, Hays, KS; his parents, Verlin F. and Elaine Pfannenstiel, Munjor, KS; two brothers, Russ Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; Ryan Pfannenstiel and wife, Argelia, Garden City, KS; two sisters, Christi Lungren and husband, Steve, Ponca City, OK; Cindy Pfannenstiel, Hays, KS; several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward and Oliva (Lang) Pfannenstiel; Albert and Martina (Ruder) Zimmerman; and his step-grandmother, Felicitas (Giebler) Zimmerman.&nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 9, 2021, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Munjor, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Friday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, all at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. &nbsp;The family suggests memorials to St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic Church or Hays Medical Center Foundation.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Due to the coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Curt F. Pfannenstiel

Shirley Jean Miller, 86, of Claflin, Kansas, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home in Claflin.

Shirley was born on August 9, 1934, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert “Boots” and Helen (Sullivan) Shumaker.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; After high school she attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, for 2 years and received an associate’s degree in Home Economics.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Marvin Bryan Miller on October 09, 1954 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, they were blessed with four children Linda, Debra, Marlene and Bryan.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, T.O.P.S., and was an active member and leader of the Girl Scouts.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, reading cook books, Daniel Steel books, butterflies, pets and going to Wilson Lake.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her husband Marvin of the home, daughters Linda F. Michaelis and husband Dan of Claflin, Kansas, Debra Miller of Russell, Kansas, Marlene Harris and husband John of Raymore, Missouri; son Bryan E. Miller of Russell, Kansas; brother Tom Shumaker and wife Judy of Sturgis, Michigan; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Herbert Shumaker.

Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family service will be held at a later time.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Shirley Jean Miller, 86, of Claflin, Kansas, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home in Claflin.Shirley was born on August 9, 1934, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert “Boots” and Helen (Sullivan) Shumaker.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp; After high school she attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, for 2 years and received an associate’s degree in Home Economics.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Marvin Bryan Miller on October 09, 1954 in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; From this union, they were blessed with four children Linda, Debra, Marlene and Bryan.&nbsp; She was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, T.O.P.S., and was an active member and leader of the Girl Scouts.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, reading cook books, Daniel Steel books, butterflies, pets and going to Wilson Lake.&nbsp; Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her husband Marvin of the home, daughters Linda F. Michaelis and husband Dan of Claflin, Kansas, Debra Miller of Russell, Kansas, Marlene Harris and husband John of Raymore, Missouri; son Bryan E. Miller of Russell, Kansas; brother Tom Shumaker and wife Judy of Sturgis, Michigan; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Herbert Shumaker.Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family service will be held at a later time.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Shirley Jean Miller

George W.&nbsp;Dugan, 87, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Friday, January 
1, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center of Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was born on October
 28, 1933 to the late James &amp; Florence (Forman) Dugan in Alton, KS.

George graduated from high school. &nbsp;He went into the U. S. Army as a SP4 in the Korean War. &nbsp;George became a farmer. &nbsp;

George married Mary Lou Oliva &amp; to this union,&nbsp;2 children were born.

George was a member of the Alton United Methodist Church.

George is survived by his wife Mary Lou of the home; daughters: Jan 
(Jim) Fiorelli of Richmond, VA; Julie (Lance) Wolters of Osborne, KS; 
sister: Margaret VanScyoc of Surprise, AZ; 5 grand-children &amp; 4 
great-grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/George-Dugan">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>George W.&nbsp;Dugan, 87, of Osborne, KS, passed away on Friday, January 
1, 2021, at the Hays Medical Center of Hays, KS. &nbsp;He was born on October
 28, 1933 to the late James &amp; Florence (Forman) Dugan in Alton, KS.George graduated from high school. &nbsp;He went into the U. S. Army as a SP4 in the Korean War. &nbsp;George became a farmer. &nbsp;George married Mary Lou Oliva &amp; to this union,&nbsp;2 children were born.George was a member of the Alton United Methodist Church.George is survived by his wife Mary Lou of the home; daughters: Jan 
(Jim) Fiorelli of Richmond, VA; Julie (Lance) Wolters of Osborne, KS; 
sister: Margaret VanScyoc of Surprise, AZ; 5 grand-children &amp; 4 
great-grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.clarkgashawfh.com/obituary/George-Dugan">HERE</a> for service details.

George W. Dugan

Curtis William Roesch, 84, of Quinter, KS passed away on January 2, 2021, after a fall that caused a severe brain bleed. Curtis was born in Quinter, KS on June 2, 1936. He was the youngest of four children, the only son, and the 'living doll' for his sisters to dress up. His childhood was spent in Quinter, where he met his future sweetheart, Karen, in Sunday School. They began dating in high school and were married soon after she graduated. He graduated from Quinter High School in 1954, served four years in the Navy, receive an undergraduate degree in Education (English and German) from Fort Hays Kansas State College, a Masters Degree in Library Science at University of Northern Colorado, and a Masters Degree of Divinity from The Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, KS.

Curtis was united in marriage to Karen Martz on October 9, 1955; they were married for 65 years. He served in the Navy at Pearl Harbor in the territory of Hawaii, was a public educator in Kansas, managed the Quinter Dairy Queen, was an inventory control manager, and answered God's call to pastor First Baptist Church in Osawatomie, KS. Curtis and Karen retired to Quinter, living in his boyhood home.

Curtis enjoyed sharing daily devotions and listening to Christian praise music for hours with Karen, visits with their children and grandchildren, playing games with friends, bus tours, marveling at the Kansas sky during storms, enjoying a wide variety of music, and caring for his 'livestock', the squirrels and birds in the backyard. The highlight of their life was taking their children and spouses on a cruise to Hawaii where they revisited the places where their marriage began. Curtis was a quiet man, yet the Lord led him to minister from the pulpit after the age of fifty. He was humbled by the call to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. In retirement, he felt privileged to serve as a pulpit supply pastor to many churches.

Curtis is survived by Karen; their children Tina Burkholder (Steve) and Tamara Gayer, both of McPherson, KS, Kevin Roesch (Penny) of Akron, CO, and Janette Ward (Keven) of Tonganoxie, KS; thirteen grandchildren: Jennifer, Lance, Wade, Chad, Amanda, Mark, Robin, John, Kraig, Emily, Amanda, Nick, and Jeremy; twelve great grandchildren; and sister, Eugenia Ikenberry.

Curtis was preceded in death by parents Merle and Margaret Roesch; son-in-law Doug Gayer; and sisters Marilyn Roesch and Janice Schmidt.

A private funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 8th at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Hoxie, KS. Burial and military honors are open to the public and will follow at the Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter, KS. Services will be live streamed on the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS">http://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS</a>

Viewing is on Thursday, January 7th, 5-7 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church or Gideon International.

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

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 </figure>Curtis William Roesch, 84, of Quinter, KS passed away on January 2, 2021, after a fall that caused a severe brain bleed. Curtis was born in Quinter, KS on June 2, 1936. He was the youngest of four children, the only son, and the 'living doll' for his sisters to dress up. His childhood was spent in Quinter, where he met his future sweetheart, Karen, in Sunday School. They began dating in high school and were married soon after she graduated. He graduated from Quinter High School in 1954, served four years in the Navy, receive an undergraduate degree in Education (English and German) from Fort Hays Kansas State College, a Masters Degree in Library Science at University of Northern Colorado, and a Masters Degree of Divinity from The Central Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, KS.Curtis was united in marriage to Karen Martz on October 9, 1955; they were married for 65 years. He served in the Navy at Pearl Harbor in the territory of Hawaii, was a public educator in Kansas, managed the Quinter Dairy Queen, was an inventory control manager, and answered God's call to pastor First Baptist Church in Osawatomie, KS. Curtis and Karen retired to Quinter, living in his boyhood home.Curtis enjoyed sharing daily devotions and listening to Christian praise music for hours with Karen, visits with their children and grandchildren, playing games with friends, bus tours, marveling at the Kansas sky during storms, enjoying a wide variety of music, and caring for his 'livestock', the squirrels and birds in the backyard. The highlight of their life was taking their children and spouses on a cruise to Hawaii where they revisited the places where their marriage began. Curtis was a quiet man, yet the Lord led him to minister from the pulpit after the age of fifty. He was humbled by the call to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. In retirement, he felt privileged to serve as a pulpit supply pastor to many churches.Curtis is survived by Karen; their children Tina Burkholder (Steve) and Tamara Gayer, both of McPherson, KS, Kevin Roesch (Penny) of Akron, CO, and Janette Ward (Keven) of Tonganoxie, KS; thirteen grandchildren: Jennifer, Lance, Wade, Chad, Amanda, Mark, Robin, John, Kraig, Emily, Amanda, Nick, and Jeremy; twelve great grandchildren; and sister, Eugenia Ikenberry.Curtis was preceded in death by parents Merle and Margaret Roesch; son-in-law Doug Gayer; and sisters Marilyn Roesch and Janice Schmidt.A private funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, January 8th at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Hoxie, KS. Burial and military honors are open to the public and will follow at the Baker Township Cemetery in Quinter, KS. Services will be live streamed on the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Facebook page at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS">http://www.facebook.com/Mt-Pleasant-Baptist-Church-Hoxie-KS</a>Viewing is on Thursday, January 7th, 5-7 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church or Gideon International.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Curtis Roesch

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic stretch into 2021, millions of U.S. renters are bracing for the possibility of having to show up in housing court to avoid getting evicted. But unlike their landlords, only a small fraction of them will do so flanked by an attorney.

Fewer than 10 cities and counties nationwide guarantee tenants the right to a lawyer in housing-related disputes, and for people struggling to make ends meet, an attorney is beyond their means, leaving many to skip their court hearings or walk in knowing they have little chance. Unlike criminal cases, an attorney won’t be assigned if someone can’t afford one. Legal aid organizations and pro bono lawyers represent many renters every year, but the need outpaces what they can handle.

While housing advocates have primarily pushed for rent relief from the government, experts also expect more cities to join the movement to give tenants the right to an attorney.

“The push for right to counsel preceded the pandemic, but it’s particularly acute and particularly urgent in light of the pandemic, given just the overall precarity that renters are facing,” said Gretchen Purser, an associate professor of sociology at Syracuse University who specializes in housing, homelessness and urban poverty.

She said legal representation “is going to be one of the most important things that groups around the country can be pushing for.”

Many people owe months of back rent, having lost their jobs or faced mounting medical bills during the health crisis. By January, renters will owe as much as $34 billion, according to estimates by the global investment bank and advisory firm Stout. An estimated 23 million people are at risk of getting evicted.

The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-health-care-reform-legislation-immigration-coronavirus-pandemic-3ba55f6ae819ad2be2319dfa218012b8">federal COVID-19 relief package</a>&nbsp;includes $25 billion for rental assistance and an extension of an eviction moratorium through January.

The moratorium is what Zachary Kettering thought would protect him when he lost two jobs during the pandemic, fell behind on rent and received a notice in October to vacate his one-bedroom apartment in the Dallas suburb of McKinney.

But he fell victim to a caveat that housing attorneys have warned about: The order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not a blanket moratorium; tenants must sign a declaration and give a copy to their landlord. By early December, Kettering, a disabled veteran, owed $6,900 in rent and a constable knocked on his door with an eviction notice.

A friend loaned him the money to cover his debt, and he agreed to sign a document from his landlord saying he won’t renew his lease in February in exchange for dropping the case.

“I just kind of acquiesce to whatever they wanted,” said Kettering, 33, who is now raising money online. “It’s like you’re playing a game, and one of the people involved doesn’t know the rules of the game. And that game is a very high stakes, to the point where, like, you will be homeless if you don’t play the game.”

The federal relief bill also includes $20 million for legal assistance for renters.

In Baltimore, only 1% of tenants have legal representation in eviction cases, compared with 96% of landlords. But this month, Maryland’s largest city became the latest U.S. jurisdiction to grant renters a right to counsel in those cases. A Stout report estimated that 92% of tenants represented by lawyers in Baltimore would avoid having to leave their homes.

The new ordinance requires the city’s Department of Housing and Community Development to hire nonprofit legal organizations and calls for funding to help spread the word and educate tenants. It gives the city four years to fully implement the requirements.

Attorney Matthew Hill with the Public Justice Center, which advocated for the new ordinance, said Baltimore could draw from general funds and federal money to cover the program’s costs. He said a measure proposing a right to counsel also will be introduced in the Maryland Legislature, potentially making state funds available for Baltimore’s effort.

“This is really supposed to level the playing field and really provide tenants access, because eviction court often is just about evictions, but tenants have a lot of defenses,” Hill said, including whether the place is livable and if landlords are licensed. “So, we want to try and change eviction court into housing court and make sure we enforce tenants’ rights to safe, stable, healthy housing.”

The Stout report estimated that an investment of $5.7 million a year to get legal representation for Baltimore renters would result in $35.6 million in savings to the city and state on homeless shelters, Medicaid spending, school funding and foster care costs.

In 2017, New York became the first U.S. city to guarantee the right to an attorney in housing court. Between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 86% of tenants represented by lawyers were able to stay in their homes, according to a city report released this fall.

Other cities with similar laws include San Francisco, Philadelphia and Newark, New Jersey.

Before the pandemic, about 300,000 evictions were filed in the U.S. in an average month, according to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. A patchwork of local and state guidelines combined with the federal moratorium have provided some protections for people unable to pay rent. But in some places, including cities in South Carolina, Ohio, Florida and Virginia, renters are losing their homes.

Pablo Estupiñan, interim co-coordinator of Right to Counsel NYC Coalition, said eviction filings dropped in New York since its right-to-counsel ordinance took effect three years ago. But he said landlords’ attorneys have increased pressure on tenants and sometimes people choose to leave because they may not know their rights.

“As a result of right to counsel, we saw landlords changing their tactics, and we definitely heard from community members that landlord attorneys were threatening them, saying, ‘If you get an attorney to represent you, then I will fight your case harder and not give you a fair settlement,’” Estupiñan said.

WASHINGTON (AP) — As the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic stretch into 2021, millions of U.S. renters are bracing for the possibility of having to show up in housing court to avoid getting evicted. But unlike their landlords, only a small fraction of them will do so flanked by an attorney.Fewer than 10 cities and counties nationwide guarantee tenants the right to a lawyer in housing-related disputes, and for people struggling to make ends meet, an attorney is beyond their means, leaving many to skip their court hearings or walk in knowing they have little chance. Unlike criminal cases, an attorney won’t be assigned if someone can’t afford one. Legal aid organizations and pro bono lawyers represent many renters every year, but the need outpaces what they can handle.While housing advocates have primarily pushed for rent relief from the government, experts also expect more cities to join the movement to give tenants the right to an attorney.“The push for right to counsel preceded the pandemic, but it’s particularly acute and particularly urgent in light of the pandemic, given just the overall precarity that renters are facing,” said Gretchen Purser, an associate professor of sociology at Syracuse University who specializes in housing, homelessness and urban poverty.She said legal representation “is going to be one of the most important things that groups around the country can be pushing for.”Many people owe months of back rent, having lost their jobs or faced mounting medical bills during the health crisis. By January, renters will owe as much as $34 billion, according to estimates by the global investment bank and advisory firm Stout. An estimated 23 million people are at risk of getting evicted.The&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-health-care-reform-legislation-immigration-coronavirus-pandemic-3ba55f6ae819ad2be2319dfa218012b8">federal COVID-19 relief package</a>&nbsp;includes $25 billion for rental assistance and an extension of an eviction moratorium through January.The moratorium is what Zachary Kettering thought would protect him when he lost two jobs during the pandemic, fell behind on rent and received a notice in October to vacate his one-bedroom apartment in the Dallas suburb of McKinney.But he fell victim to a caveat that housing attorneys have warned about: The order from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is not a blanket moratorium; tenants must sign a declaration and give a copy to their landlord. By early December, Kettering, a disabled veteran, owed $6,900 in rent and a constable knocked on his door with an eviction notice.A friend loaned him the money to cover his debt, and he agreed to sign a document from his landlord saying he won’t renew his lease in February in exchange for dropping the case.“I just kind of acquiesce to whatever they wanted,” said Kettering, 33, who is now raising money online. “It’s like you’re playing a game, and one of the people involved doesn’t know the rules of the game. And that game is a very high stakes, to the point where, like, you will be homeless if you don’t play the game.”The federal relief bill also includes $20 million for legal assistance for renters.In Baltimore, only 1% of tenants have legal representation in eviction cases, compared with 96% of landlords. But this month, Maryland’s largest city became the latest U.S. jurisdiction to grant renters a right to counsel in those cases. A Stout report estimated that 92% of tenants represented by lawyers in Baltimore would avoid having to leave their homes.The new ordinance requires the city’s Department of Housing and Community Development to hire nonprofit legal organizations and calls for funding to help spread the word and educate tenants. It gives the city four years to fully implement the requirements.Attorney Matthew Hill with the Public Justice Center, which advocated for the new ordinance, said Baltimore could draw from general funds and federal money to cover the program’s costs. He said a measure proposing a right to counsel also will be introduced in the Maryland Legislature, potentially making state funds available for Baltimore’s effort.“This is really supposed to level the playing field and really provide tenants access, because eviction court often is just about evictions, but tenants have a lot of defenses,” Hill said, including whether the place is livable and if landlords are licensed. “So, we want to try and change eviction court into housing court and make sure we enforce tenants’ rights to safe, stable, healthy housing.”The Stout report estimated that an investment of $5.7 million a year to get legal representation for Baltimore renters would result in $35.6 million in savings to the city and state on homeless shelters, Medicaid spending, school funding and foster care costs.In 2017, New York became the first U.S. city to guarantee the right to an attorney in housing court. Between July 1, 2019, and June 30, 86% of tenants represented by lawyers were able to stay in their homes, according to a city report released this fall.Other cities with similar laws include San Francisco, Philadelphia and Newark, New Jersey.Before the pandemic, about 300,000 evictions were filed in the U.S. in an average month, according to the Eviction Lab at Princeton University. A patchwork of local and state guidelines combined with the federal moratorium have provided some protections for people unable to pay rent. But in some places, including cities in South Carolina, Ohio, Florida and Virginia, renters are losing their homes.Pablo Estupiñan, interim co-coordinator of Right to Counsel NYC Coalition, said eviction filings dropped in New York since its right-to-counsel ordinance took effect three years ago. But he said landlords’ attorneys have increased pressure on tenants and sometimes people choose to leave because they may not know their rights.“As a result of right to counsel, we saw landlords changing their tactics, and we definitely heard from community members that landlord attorneys were threatening them, saying, ‘If you get an attorney to represent you, then I will fight your case harder and not give you a fair settlement,’” Estupiñan said.

Virus relief: Renters get right to lawyers in housing court

Myron Lee Deines, 89, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on January 2, 2021, after a long life well lived.

Myron was born on October 20, 1931, to Gladys (Spena) and Bernhardt Deines in WaKeeney. After graduating from Trego County High School in 1949, he studied Industrial Arts at Fort Hays State Kansas College.

After college graduation, Myron served his country in the U.S. Army. He was certified as a crane shovel operator through the Army Engineer School in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and spent 18 months in Japan building Air Force military air strips.&nbsp;

After honorably serving his country, Myron returned to WaKeeney to join his father in the construction business. Upon his father’s retirement, Myron became the owner of Deines Construction, Inc., and Deines Apartments. After more than 40 years running the companies, Myron turned the fourth-generation, family-owned business over to his son, Brian. Together, the Deines family has built many homes, business establishments, and churches in WaKeeney and throughout western Kansas.&nbsp;

Myron also served as President of the WaKeeney Redi-Mix company. In all his business affairs, he was known for his integrity and for always putting his clients first.

Myron married his high school sweetheart, Edna Mae Riedel, in 1957. They had four children, Brian, Tracey, Shelley, and Darcey. Together, Myron and Edna loyally supported their children by attending numerous school, athletic, and musical activities.

Myron gave generously of his time and talents to many community and civic organizations. He was a member of the VFW, Lions Club, High Plains Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Eagles, and the Trego County Historical Society. He served as a board member for the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital, City Council, and Keeney Village. He was also a volunteer firefighter.&nbsp;

In his free time, Myron loved reading and watching old Western movies. In his later years, he could often be found in his workshop building gifts for his family and friends and assisting his grandchildren with their woodworking projects. He was an excellent craftsman.

Myron grew up attending the Presbyterian church with his family. He was later confirmed in the Catholic faith after years of attending Christ the King Catholic Church.&nbsp;

Anyone who knew Myron knew that he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.&nbsp;

Myron was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Mae (Spena) Deines, and his father, Bernhardt Deines. He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae; his son Brian Deines of WaKeeney; three daughters, Tracey Davis (Dennis) of Palmdale, California, Shelley Hunt (Jim) of Wichita, Kansas, Darcey Tenbrink (Dean) of Overland Park, Kansas; six grandchildren, Chris and Michael Davis, Nathaniel and Elizabeth Hunt, Benjamin and Jack Tenbrink; and two great-granddaughters MaKenna and Brynlee Davis. He is also survived by his twin sister, Marlene Connell (Don, deceased) of Des Moines, Washington, and her children, Myra Jones (Clint) and Owen Connell (Allison).

Myron was a patient and kind-hearted man always putting the needs of others before his own. He lived a wonderful life and will be remembered, and truly missed, by all who knew him.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private service will be held. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney, Kansas. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the VFW Post 3449, Christ the King Catholic Church renovation fund, Presbyterian Church, or the Trego County Historical Society. Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

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

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 </figure>Myron Lee Deines, 89, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away on January 2, 2021, after a long life well lived.Myron was born on October 20, 1931, to Gladys (Spena) and Bernhardt Deines in WaKeeney. After graduating from Trego County High School in 1949, he studied Industrial Arts at Fort Hays State Kansas College.After college graduation, Myron served his country in the U.S. Army. He was certified as a crane shovel operator through the Army Engineer School in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, and spent 18 months in Japan building Air Force military air strips.&nbsp;After honorably serving his country, Myron returned to WaKeeney to join his father in the construction business. Upon his father’s retirement, Myron became the owner of Deines Construction, Inc., and Deines Apartments. After more than 40 years running the companies, Myron turned the fourth-generation, family-owned business over to his son, Brian. Together, the Deines family has built many homes, business establishments, and churches in WaKeeney and throughout western Kansas.&nbsp;Myron also served as President of the WaKeeney Redi-Mix company. In all his business affairs, he was known for his integrity and for always putting his clients first.Myron married his high school sweetheart, Edna Mae Riedel, in 1957. They had four children, Brian, Tracey, Shelley, and Darcey. Together, Myron and Edna loyally supported their children by attending numerous school, athletic, and musical activities.Myron gave generously of his time and talents to many community and civic organizations. He was a member of the VFW, Lions Club, High Plains Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Eagles, and the Trego County Historical Society. He served as a board member for the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital, City Council, and Keeney Village. He was also a volunteer firefighter.&nbsp;In his free time, Myron loved reading and watching old Western movies. In his later years, he could often be found in his workshop building gifts for his family and friends and assisting his grandchildren with their woodworking projects. He was an excellent craftsman.Myron grew up attending the Presbyterian church with his family. He was later confirmed in the Catholic faith after years of attending Christ the King Catholic Church.&nbsp;Anyone who knew Myron knew that he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.&nbsp;Myron was predeceased by his mother, Gladys Mae (Spena) Deines, and his father, Bernhardt Deines. He is survived by his wife, Edna Mae; his son Brian Deines of WaKeeney; three daughters, Tracey Davis (Dennis) of Palmdale, California, Shelley Hunt (Jim) of Wichita, Kansas, Darcey Tenbrink (Dean) of Overland Park, Kansas; six grandchildren, Chris and Michael Davis, Nathaniel and Elizabeth Hunt, Benjamin and Jack Tenbrink; and two great-granddaughters MaKenna and Brynlee Davis. He is also survived by his twin sister, Marlene Connell (Don, deceased) of Des Moines, Washington, and her children, Myra Jones (Clint) and Owen Connell (Allison).Myron was a patient and kind-hearted man always putting the needs of others before his own. He lived a wonderful life and will be remembered, and truly missed, by all who knew him.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private service will be held. Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 10:30 A.M., at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney, Kansas. Burial will be in the church cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the VFW Post 3449, Christ the King Catholic Church renovation fund, Presbyterian Church, or the Trego County Historical Society. Contributions made to these organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Online condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>.

Myron Lee Deines

David Albert Popp was born November 8, 1935, on the family farm north of 
Grainfield to Albert Jonathan and Mary Mabel (McWilliams) Popp. He went
 to Harmony and Beehive one room schools and then Sheridan County High 
School. His family moved to the "red line" in Graham County half a mile
 from Sheridan County when he was in 7th grade.
 He enjoyed football and was very successful at livestock judging. 
He started farming at a young age. He graduated from high school in 1953
 and attended one semester at Ottawa College. He was drafted into the 
army in 1958, serving at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Ft. Carson, CO, and Ft. 
Lewis, WA.
 It was at a "singspiration" with the church youth group while 
stationed in Washington that he met Phoebe Lynn Shaner. They were 
married in Tacoma on August 12, 1961. They started married life in 
Sheridan County, Kansas, but had been married only a short time when 
Dave was recalled to the army and again stationed in Washington state. 
Kenneth David Popp was born in Tacoma in June of 1962.
 The young family returned to Kansas and farm life, buying their home
 thirteen miles southeast of Hoxie in 1963. Corinne was born in March, 
1964. In May of 1966 the family suffered a terrible tragedy when Kenny 
was killed in a farm accident. This tragedy strengthened their marriage
 and their reliance on God. Kristin was born in September 1966, followed
 by Laura in February 1968, Kevin in September 1969, and Lisa in August 
1974.
 Dave and Lynn cared for at least 12 other children as well, as 
foster parents and in taking in children of friends and family. Dave 
loved children, and was often seen holding a baby or toddler at church 
or at another event. He taught Jr. High Sunday School for years. 
 Dave was a man of great faith, trusting in God for his salvation at 
an early age and surrendering to Him his life. He was generous with his
 money. He believed that it was God who brought success to his farm and
 that he was privileged to be able to share what God had given him. He 
rarely missed a church service, piling his family into the front of the 
pickup even on muddy days.
 He loved adventure and made at least eight trips to Alaska, one to 
Portugal, and one to Mozambique. He was one of the first farmers in 
Western Kansas to use AI to breed his cattle and was always interested 
in innovation. He sheared sheep, piloted an ultralight plane and fixed 
wing planes, and went everywhere with his horse, Duchess, in the back of
 his pickup. People said he had “nine lives” as he was not afraid of 
risk.
 Although he enjoyed his crops, including wheat, milo, sunflowers, 
etc., the cattle were his specialty. He owned cattle for about 70 
years. He could call them and they would come running!
 Dave and Lynn were married for 58 years when she went home to heaven
 in October of 2019. Dave is now reunited with her, Kenny, his parents,
 parents in law, brother Lorrel, sister in law Ruth, etc. He is 
survived by his children, Corinne (Bob) Talbott, Kristin (Rick) Johnson,
 Laura (Bryan) Anderson, Kevin (Karie) Popp, and Lisa Popp, and by 
twelve grandchildren: Stephen Anderson, Donna Talbott, Jeni (Brandon) 
Anderson Rutherford, Lincoln Talbott, Mitchel Johnson, Graham Talbott, 
Grant Johnson, Chloe Johnson, Becky Anderson, Clay Johnson, Alyssa Popp,
 and Riley Popp. He is also survived by his sisters Dorothy Cunningham,
 Mary (Larry) Beaver, and Alberta (JD) Bittel, brothers Jim (Barb) Popp 
and Conrad (Pam) Popp, sister in law Karen (Peter) Jordahl, as well as 
many nieces, nephews, cousins, etc. 
 Dave was a man of faith, contentment, and integrity. We are very privileged to be his family and to carry on his legacy.
 A Funeral Service is planned for Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the 
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 10:30 A.M. The service will be 
livestreamed on the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Facebook Page. 
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from Noon until 6:00 
P.M. with family receiving friends from 4:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the
 Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Memorials are 
suggested to the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and may be sent in care 
of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Word 
of comfort may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>David Albert Popp was born November 8, 1935, on the family farm north of 
Grainfield to Albert Jonathan and Mary Mabel (McWilliams) Popp. He went
 to Harmony and Beehive one room schools and then Sheridan County High 
School. His family moved to the "red line" in Graham County half a mile
 from Sheridan County when he was in 7th grade.
 He enjoyed football and was very successful at livestock judging. 
He started farming at a young age. He graduated from high school in 1953
 and attended one semester at Ottawa College. He was drafted into the 
army in 1958, serving at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Ft. Carson, CO, and Ft. 
Lewis, WA.
 It was at a "singspiration" with the church youth group while 
stationed in Washington that he met Phoebe Lynn Shaner. They were 
married in Tacoma on August 12, 1961. They started married life in 
Sheridan County, Kansas, but had been married only a short time when 
Dave was recalled to the army and again stationed in Washington state. 
Kenneth David Popp was born in Tacoma in June of 1962.
 The young family returned to Kansas and farm life, buying their home
 thirteen miles southeast of Hoxie in 1963. Corinne was born in March, 
1964. In May of 1966 the family suffered a terrible tragedy when Kenny 
was killed in a farm accident. This tragedy strengthened their marriage
 and their reliance on God. Kristin was born in September 1966, followed
 by Laura in February 1968, Kevin in September 1969, and Lisa in August 
1974.
 Dave and Lynn cared for at least 12 other children as well, as 
foster parents and in taking in children of friends and family. Dave 
loved children, and was often seen holding a baby or toddler at church 
or at another event. He taught Jr. High Sunday School for years. 
 Dave was a man of great faith, trusting in God for his salvation at 
an early age and surrendering to Him his life. He was generous with his
 money. He believed that it was God who brought success to his farm and
 that he was privileged to be able to share what God had given him. He 
rarely missed a church service, piling his family into the front of the 
pickup even on muddy days.
 He loved adventure and made at least eight trips to Alaska, one to 
Portugal, and one to Mozambique. He was one of the first farmers in 
Western Kansas to use AI to breed his cattle and was always interested 
in innovation. He sheared sheep, piloted an ultralight plane and fixed 
wing planes, and went everywhere with his horse, Duchess, in the back of
 his pickup. People said he had “nine lives” as he was not afraid of 
risk.
 Although he enjoyed his crops, including wheat, milo, sunflowers, 
etc., the cattle were his specialty. He owned cattle for about 70 
years. He could call them and they would come running!
 Dave and Lynn were married for 58 years when she went home to heaven
 in October of 2019. Dave is now reunited with her, Kenny, his parents,
 parents in law, brother Lorrel, sister in law Ruth, etc. He is 
survived by his children, Corinne (Bob) Talbott, Kristin (Rick) Johnson,
 Laura (Bryan) Anderson, Kevin (Karie) Popp, and Lisa Popp, and by 
twelve grandchildren: Stephen Anderson, Donna Talbott, Jeni (Brandon) 
Anderson Rutherford, Lincoln Talbott, Mitchel Johnson, Graham Talbott, 
Grant Johnson, Chloe Johnson, Becky Anderson, Clay Johnson, Alyssa Popp,
 and Riley Popp. He is also survived by his sisters Dorothy Cunningham,
 Mary (Larry) Beaver, and Alberta (JD) Bittel, brothers Jim (Barb) Popp 
and Conrad (Pam) Popp, sister in law Karen (Peter) Jordahl, as well as 
many nieces, nephews, cousins, etc. 
 Dave was a man of faith, contentment, and integrity. We are very privileged to be his family and to carry on his legacy.
 A Funeral Service is planned for Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the 
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 10:30 A.M. The service will be 
livestreamed on the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church Facebook Page. 
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 4, 2021 from Noon until 6:00 
P.M. with family receiving friends from 4:30 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the
 Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Memorials are 
suggested to the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and may be sent in care 
of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Word 
of comfort may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

David 'Dave' Popp

Salvador Garcia, 87, passed away December 31, 2020, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born January 1, 1933, at Abrego, Zacatecas, Mexico, 
to Manuel &amp; Maria (Ibarra) Garcia. He married Petra Banda in October
 1961, at Abrego, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.

Salvador was a laborer for Acme Iron and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include, his wife, Petra Garcia of the home; his children, 
Martha Fletcher, Manuel Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Juan A. Garcia, Joaquin 
Garcia, Maria Ortiz, Salvador Garcia, Jose Alfredo Garcia, and Genevia 
Garcia; a sister, Maria Barraza; thirty-nine grandchildren; and 
twenty-three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and a son, Francisco Garcia.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 
4, 2021, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North.

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 </figure>Salvador Garcia, 87, passed away December 31, 2020, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born January 1, 1933, at Abrego, Zacatecas, Mexico, 
to Manuel &amp; Maria (Ibarra) Garcia. He married Petra Banda in October
 1961, at Abrego, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico.Salvador was a laborer for Acme Iron and a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend.Survivors include, his wife, Petra Garcia of the home; his children, 
Martha Fletcher, Manuel Garcia, Pedro Garcia, Juan A. Garcia, Joaquin 
Garcia, Maria Ortiz, Salvador Garcia, Jose Alfredo Garcia, and Genevia 
Garcia; a sister, Maria Barraza; thirty-nine grandchildren; and 
twenty-three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and a son, Francisco Garcia.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, January 
4, 2021, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will 
be held at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. 
Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North.

Salvador Garcia

Betty Ann (Bradstreet) Hopkins, 89, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at the 
Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born October 5, 1931 in 
Dighton, Kansas the daughter of Waldo &amp; Lillie Belle (Sizemore) 
Bradstreet. 
 Betty Grew up in Dighton, attended Dighton schools, and graduated 
from Dighton High School in 1949. She then attended the University of 
Kansas. In 1966 she married Roscoe “Hop” Hopkins in Dighton, Kansas. 
The lived in Arvada, Colorado for many years. The later moved to the 
Dallas, Texas area where Betty lived until May of 2019 when she moved 
back to Dighton. Betty worked for many years for Braniff Airlines. 
After her retirement from Braniff, she worked as a travel agent in 
Dallas. She was a lover of fine dining, and enjoyed traveling the 
world. 
 Survivors include a sister-in-law Cindy Bradstreet of Dighton and 
many nephews and nieces. Betty is preceded in death by her husband 
Roscoe; her parents; and four brothers Rex Bradstreet, Max Bradstreet, 
Gary Bradstreet, and Neal Bradstreet. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 
5, 2021 at the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas with Rev. 
Berniece Ludlum officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 
p.m. at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. The family suggests 
memorials given to the JOY Center in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born October 5, 1931 in 
Dighton, Kansas the daughter of Waldo &amp; Lillie Belle (Sizemore) 
Bradstreet. 
 Betty Grew up in Dighton, attended Dighton schools, and graduated 
from Dighton High School in 1949. She then attended the University of 
Kansas. In 1966 she married Roscoe “Hop” Hopkins in Dighton, Kansas. 
The lived in Arvada, Colorado for many years. The later moved to the 
Dallas, Texas area where Betty lived until May of 2019 when she moved 
back to Dighton. Betty worked for many years for Braniff Airlines. 
After her retirement from Braniff, she worked as a travel agent in 
Dallas. She was a lover of fine dining, and enjoyed traveling the 
world. 
 Survivors include a sister-in-law Cindy Bradstreet of Dighton and 
many nephews and nieces. Betty is preceded in death by her husband 
Roscoe; her parents; and four brothers Rex Bradstreet, Max Bradstreet, 
Gary Bradstreet, and Neal Bradstreet. 
 A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 
5, 2021 at the Dighton Memorial Cemetery in Dighton, Kansas with Rev. 
Berniece Ludlum officiating. Friends may call from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 
p.m. at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. The family suggests 
memorials given to the JOY Center in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Betty Ann (Bradstreet) Hopkins

Florence Anna (Bockman) Vahling , age 99, departed this life on December
 25, 2020 at the Sheridan County Long Term Care with family by her side.
 Florence was welcomed into this world on March 7, 1921 at the family 
home North of Festina, Iowa. Florence was the sixth child of Frank and 
Elizabeth (Uhlenhake) Bockman. She attended school in Festina through 
eighth grade. At the age of fourteen, Florence packed one suitcase and 
moved to Chicago, Illinois to be a nanny and housekeeper. At 
twenty-three, she met the love of her life, Henry Vahling. On their 
first date, they danced to Lawrence Welk at the Aragon. Soon after 
meeting, Florence and Henry were married on October 16, 1945 in Festina,
 Iowa. They moved to a farm north of New Almelo where they lived for 
thirty-eight years. There they raised eight children, four girls and 
four boys. In 1983, they sold the farm to their son Bill and moved to 
Hoxie, Kansas and lived there for the next thirty-seven years. 
 Florence was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, 
great-grandmother and friend. She served her family in many ways: 
delicious homemade meals, canning, butchering chickens (her family 
always looked forward to fried chicken every Sunday), churning butter, 
baking bread, milking cows, and even driving the silage truck even 
though she didn’t have a driver’s license until the age of 62 after she 
moved to Hoxie.
 Florence was committed to her church. She helped with meals and 
helped make quilts for the church bazaar. She cleaned, made flower 
arrangements for the church and was involved in the alter society. 
 Florence’s garden was a source of pride and won her many grand prize
 ribbons at the county fair. Throughout the years, Florence completed 
numerous crochet and embroidery projects with the amazing feat of 
completing a quilt. Some of her favorite activities were bowling, 
playing cards and dancing. She requested a polka dance every year for 
her birthday. Florence loved playing Bingo, collecting stamps, and 
putting together puzzles (Urkel, Urkel). Her walls held many memories 
as they were covered with mounted puzzles for all to see. Florence’s 
most treasured hobby was collecting salt and pepper shakers. She had 
over 800 pair, from all over the world-Las Vegas to Africa.
 Florence is survived by her children Laura Dorenkamp and husband Joe
 of Selden, Kansas, Jim Vahling and wife Christine of Mesa, Arizona, 
Marcia Aumiller, New Almelo, Kansas, Paul Vahling and wife Donna of 
Aurora, Colorado, Rosie Gallagher of Oakley, Kansas, Estella Kirkham and
 husband Phil of Sharon Springs, Kansas, George Vahling of Plainville, 
Kansas, and Annette Follis and husband Clint of Hoxie, Kansas; 
twenty-five Grandchildren; Forty-six Great-Grandchildren.
 She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elizabeth(Uhlenhake)
 Bockman; husband, Henry Vahling; son, Bill Vahling; son-in-law, David 
Gallagher; and grandchildren, Patricia Haffner, Marsha Haffner, and 
Marisa Haffner, and great-grand son, Ezra Etherton.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday January 2, 2021, 
10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Interment will take place in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery 
immediately following the Service. Visitation will be held at the St. 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on Friday, January 1, 2021 from 3:30 
P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Family receiving friends from 3:30 P.M. until 6:00
 P.M. At 6:00 P.M. the Vigil and Rosary Service will be held at the 
church. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County Benefit 
Walk and the Christ Victory Centre. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Many were blessed to learn from Florence as she shared her skills, 
passion for life, and sense of humor. Florence was ALWAYS feisty, fun, 
and the life of the party. She was referred to as “The Rose” because 
she loved roses and always came out smelling like a rose. At the Long 
Term Care everybody referred to Florence as “Foxy”–a name she lived up 
to. She has left this earthly body and while it brings sadness, she 
would ask you to remember her with fond memories and love.

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 </figure>Florence Anna (Bockman) Vahling , age 99, departed this life on December
 25, 2020 at the Sheridan County Long Term Care with family by her side.
 Florence was welcomed into this world on March 7, 1921 at the family 
home North of Festina, Iowa. Florence was the sixth child of Frank and 
Elizabeth (Uhlenhake) Bockman. She attended school in Festina through 
eighth grade. At the age of fourteen, Florence packed one suitcase and 
moved to Chicago, Illinois to be a nanny and housekeeper. At 
twenty-three, she met the love of her life, Henry Vahling. On their 
first date, they danced to Lawrence Welk at the Aragon. Soon after 
meeting, Florence and Henry were married on October 16, 1945 in Festina,
 Iowa. They moved to a farm north of New Almelo where they lived for 
thirty-eight years. There they raised eight children, four girls and 
four boys. In 1983, they sold the farm to their son Bill and moved to 
Hoxie, Kansas and lived there for the next thirty-seven years. 
 Florence was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, 
great-grandmother and friend. She served her family in many ways: 
delicious homemade meals, canning, butchering chickens (her family 
always looked forward to fried chicken every Sunday), churning butter, 
baking bread, milking cows, and even driving the silage truck even 
though she didn’t have a driver’s license until the age of 62 after she 
moved to Hoxie.
 Florence was committed to her church. She helped with meals and 
helped make quilts for the church bazaar. She cleaned, made flower 
arrangements for the church and was involved in the alter society. 
 Florence’s garden was a source of pride and won her many grand prize
 ribbons at the county fair. Throughout the years, Florence completed 
numerous crochet and embroidery projects with the amazing feat of 
completing a quilt. Some of her favorite activities were bowling, 
playing cards and dancing. She requested a polka dance every year for 
her birthday. Florence loved playing Bingo, collecting stamps, and 
putting together puzzles (Urkel, Urkel). Her walls held many memories 
as they were covered with mounted puzzles for all to see. Florence’s 
most treasured hobby was collecting salt and pepper shakers. She had 
over 800 pair, from all over the world-Las Vegas to Africa.
 Florence is survived by her children Laura Dorenkamp and husband Joe
 of Selden, Kansas, Jim Vahling and wife Christine of Mesa, Arizona, 
Marcia Aumiller, New Almelo, Kansas, Paul Vahling and wife Donna of 
Aurora, Colorado, Rosie Gallagher of Oakley, Kansas, Estella Kirkham and
 husband Phil of Sharon Springs, Kansas, George Vahling of Plainville, 
Kansas, and Annette Follis and husband Clint of Hoxie, Kansas; 
twenty-five Grandchildren; Forty-six Great-Grandchildren.
 She was preceded in death by parents, Frank and Elizabeth(Uhlenhake)
 Bockman; husband, Henry Vahling; son, Bill Vahling; son-in-law, David 
Gallagher; and grandchildren, Patricia Haffner, Marsha Haffner, and 
Marisa Haffner, and great-grand son, Ezra Etherton.
 A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday January 2, 2021, 
10:30 A.M. at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. 
Interment will take place in the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Cemetery 
immediately following the Service. Visitation will be held at the St. 
Frances Cabrini Catholic Church on Friday, January 1, 2021 from 3:30 
P.M. until 6:00 P.M. Family receiving friends from 3:30 P.M. until 6:00
 P.M. At 6:00 P.M. the Vigil and Rosary Service will be held at the 
church. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County Benefit 
Walk and the Christ Victory Centre. Memorials may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas. Words of 
comfort may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. 
 Many were blessed to learn from Florence as she shared her skills, 
passion for life, and sense of humor. Florence was ALWAYS feisty, fun, 
and the life of the party. She was referred to as “The Rose” because 
she loved roses and always came out smelling like a rose. At the Long 
Term Care everybody referred to Florence as “Foxy”–a name she lived up 
to. She has left this earthly body and while it brings sadness, she 
would ask you to remember her with fond memories and love.

Florence Vahling

Shirley was born on August 09, 1934, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert “Boots” and Helen (Sullivan) Shumaker.  She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School.  After high school she attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, for 2 years and received an associate’s degree in Home Economics.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Marvin Bryan Miller on October 09, 1954 in Russell, Kansas.  From this union, they were blessed with four children Linda, Debra, Marlene and Bryan.  She was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.  She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, T.O.P.S., and was an active member and leader of the Girl Scouts.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, reading cook books, Daniel Steel books, butterflies, pets and going to Wilson Lake.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.  She especially enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Herbert Shumaker II. Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family service will be held at a later time.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Shirley Jean Miller, 86, of Claflin, Kansas, died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her home in Claflin.Shirley was born on August 09, 1934, in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert “Boots” and Helen (Sullivan) Shumaker. She grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School. After high school she attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, for 2 years and received an associate’s degree in Home Economics. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Marvin Bryan Miller on October 09, 1954 in Russell, Kansas. From this union, they were blessed with four children Linda, Debra, Marlene and Bryan. She was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, T.O.P.S., and was an active member and leader of the Girl Scouts. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking, reading cook books, Daniel Steel books, butterflies, pets and going to Wilson Lake. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Surviving family include her husband Marvin of the home, daughters Linda F. Michaelis and husband Dan of Claflin, Kansas, Debra Miller of Russell, Kansas, Marlene Harris and husband John of Raymore, Missouri; son Bryan E. Miller of Russell, Kansas; brother Tom Shumaker and wife Judy of Sturgis, Michigan; 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Herbert Shumaker II. Cremation has been selected by the family and a private family service will be held at a later time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Edna Niernberger Homburg, age 88, 
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at El Dorado Care
 and Rehab in El Dorado, KS. She was born March 21,1932 in rural Trego 
County to J. George and Margaret (Deines) Fabrizius and was a graduate 
of Trego Community High School. She was united in marriage to Joe 
Niernberger on October 14, 1950. He passed away April 16, 1997. On 
November 7, 1999, she married Rev. August Homburg, and he died February 
26, 2016. She graciously and selflessly provided years of care to each 
of her husbands throughout their health challenges.

Edna was an active member of Christ 
Lutheran Church, Ellis, a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a
 volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center.

Edna was preceded in death by her 
parents, husbands, three sisters: Olga, Lydia, and Hulda, and four 
brothers: Herman, Argus, George Henry, and Richard.

Survivors include her children Joe 
(J.D.) Niernberger (Carol Jo) of Champaign, Illinois, Nancy Allison 
(Craig) of Lyons, Kansas, and Mark Niernberger of Grandview, Missouri, 
stepchildren Randy Homburg (Robyn) and Rebecca Reed (Paul) all of 
Oklahoma, brothers Art Fabrizius of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Paul 
Fabrizius (Darlyne) of Denver, Colorado, and many nieces and nephews. 
She is also survived by four grandchildren and four step grandchildren: 
Melissa Dougan (James) of El Dorado, Melanie Allison of Salina, Darren 
Allison and fiancé Brooke Adams of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Haley 
Niernberger Keehn of Gardner, Kansas, Hannah and Sarah Homburg, Katie 
Bleeker (James), and Joshua Reed (Katy) all of Oklahoma. Great 
grandchildren and step great grandchildren are Bradyn, Bryce, and Brody 
Bergstrom, Paige and Lilly Drew, Cecilia and Eleanor Bleeker, Xander 
Samson, and Owen Reed.

Private family services will be held at
 Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, 
Ellis. Services will be live streamed Monday, January 4, 2020 at 1 PM on
 the Christ Lutheran Facebook Page 
https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Lutheran-Church-111688785534530

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637

Memorials may be made to Christ 
Lutheran Church, Ellis, or Rice County District Hospital Swingbed Unit, 
Lyons. Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent to 
Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Edna Niernberger Homburg, age 88, 
passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at El Dorado Care
 and Rehab in El Dorado, KS. She was born March 21,1932 in rural Trego 
County to J. George and Margaret (Deines) Fabrizius and was a graduate 
of Trego Community High School. She was united in marriage to Joe 
Niernberger on October 14, 1950. He passed away April 16, 1997. On 
November 7, 1999, she married Rev. August Homburg, and he died February 
26, 2016. She graciously and selflessly provided years of care to each 
of her husbands throughout their health challenges.Edna was an active member of Christ 
Lutheran Church, Ellis, a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, and a
 volunteer at the Good Samaritan Center.Edna was preceded in death by her 
parents, husbands, three sisters: Olga, Lydia, and Hulda, and four 
brothers: Herman, Argus, George Henry, and Richard.Survivors include her children Joe 
(J.D.) Niernberger (Carol Jo) of Champaign, Illinois, Nancy Allison 
(Craig) of Lyons, Kansas, and Mark Niernberger of Grandview, Missouri, 
stepchildren Randy Homburg (Robyn) and Rebecca Reed (Paul) all of 
Oklahoma, brothers Art Fabrizius of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and Paul 
Fabrizius (Darlyne) of Denver, Colorado, and many nieces and nephews. 
She is also survived by four grandchildren and four step grandchildren: 
Melissa Dougan (James) of El Dorado, Melanie Allison of Salina, Darren 
Allison and fiancé Brooke Adams of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, Haley 
Niernberger Keehn of Gardner, Kansas, Hannah and Sarah Homburg, Katie 
Bleeker (James), and Joshua Reed (Katy) all of Oklahoma. Great 
grandchildren and step great grandchildren are Bradyn, Bryce, and Brody 
Bergstrom, Paige and Lilly Drew, Cecilia and Eleanor Bleeker, Xander 
Samson, and Owen Reed.Private family services will be held at
 Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis with burial in Mt. Hope Cemetery, 
Ellis. Services will be live streamed Monday, January 4, 2020 at 1 PM on
 the Christ Lutheran Facebook Page 
https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Lutheran-Church-111688785534530Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637Memorials may be made to Christ 
Lutheran Church, Ellis, or Rice County District Hospital Swingbed Unit, 
Lyons. Contributions made payable to the organization may be sent to 
Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, KS 67601Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Edna Homburg

Wilbert Dean Keller, age 93 of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Trego Lemke 
Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. He was born May 3, 1927 on the 
family farm in Ellis County, Kansas. He graduated from Ellis High School
 in 1945. On October 16, 1947 he married Fern Nadine Zerfas at Christ 
Lutheran Church in Ellis. Fern preceded Wilbert in death on April 3, 
2017.

Wilbert was a lifelong Ellis County 
farmer and stockman. He was a past member of St. John Lutheran Church, 
current member of Christ Lutheran Church and he was a very active member
 in both. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and was the last WWII veteran
 in Ellis. He was a lifetime member of the Ellis VFW having served as 
commander and the American Legion and also a member of the Sunflower 
Polka Club. Wilbert and Fern had led many wedding marches and he enjoyed
 gardening and fishing.

Survivors include his daughter, Twila 
Large of Ellis; two sons, Tim Keller and wife Aleta and Danny Keller and
 fiancé, Verda Flinn all of Ellis; seven grandchildren, Christine Large,
 Heidi Fawcett and husband Matt all of Phoenix, Arizona, Meredith Keller
 and companion Marlin Sherfick of Ellis, Rachel Armbruster and husband 
Kobe of Paxico, Kansas, Laycie Haas and husband Todd of Antonino, 
Kansas, Emily Burd and husband Shaun of Ellis and Katelyn Steffens and 
husband Erik of Dighton, Kansas as well as 12 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents; a daughter, Faye Jean Keller; two brothers, Arnold and Herman 
Keller as well as a sister, Adeline Fabrizius.

Due to COVID-19 concerns if you have a 
cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on-line 
guestbook to share your condolences.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing 
masks are suggested by family at the visitation and funeral services.

Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, 
January 5, 2020 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow 
in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis with military honors courtesy of the Ellis 
VFW Honor Guard and the Hays VFW Honor Guard. Services will be live 
streamed Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at 10 AM on the Christ Lutheran 
Facebook Page 
https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Lutheran-Church-111688785534530&nbsp;

Visitation will be Monday 6 PM – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM and 9 AM until service time all at Christ Lutheran Church.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637

Memorials may be made to Christ 
Lutheran Church, Ellis, or the Ellis VFW. Contributions made payable to 
the organization may be sent to Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, 
KS 67601

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 </figure>Wilbert Dean Keller, age 93 of Ellis, 
Kansas passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Trego Lemke 
Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. He was born May 3, 1927 on the 
family farm in Ellis County, Kansas. He graduated from Ellis High School
 in 1945. On October 16, 1947 he married Fern Nadine Zerfas at Christ 
Lutheran Church in Ellis. Fern preceded Wilbert in death on April 3, 
2017.Wilbert was a lifelong Ellis County 
farmer and stockman. He was a past member of St. John Lutheran Church, 
current member of Christ Lutheran Church and he was a very active member
 in both. He was a US Army veteran of WWII and was the last WWII veteran
 in Ellis. He was a lifetime member of the Ellis VFW having served as 
commander and the American Legion and also a member of the Sunflower 
Polka Club. Wilbert and Fern had led many wedding marches and he enjoyed
 gardening and fishing.Survivors include his daughter, Twila 
Large of Ellis; two sons, Tim Keller and wife Aleta and Danny Keller and
 fiancé, Verda Flinn all of Ellis; seven grandchildren, Christine Large,
 Heidi Fawcett and husband Matt all of Phoenix, Arizona, Meredith Keller
 and companion Marlin Sherfick of Ellis, Rachel Armbruster and husband 
Kobe of Paxico, Kansas, Laycie Haas and husband Todd of Antonino, 
Kansas, Emily Burd and husband Shaun of Ellis and Katelyn Steffens and 
husband Erik of Dighton, Kansas as well as 12 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his 
parents; a daughter, Faye Jean Keller; two brothers, Arnold and Herman 
Keller as well as a sister, Adeline Fabrizius.Due to COVID-19 concerns if you have a 
cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on-line 
guestbook to share your condolences.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing 
masks are suggested by family at the visitation and funeral services.Services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, 
January 5, 2020 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will follow 
in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis with military honors courtesy of the Ellis 
VFW Honor Guard and the Hays VFW Honor Guard. Services will be live 
streamed Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at 10 AM on the Christ Lutheran 
Facebook Page 
https://www.facebook.com/Christ-Lutheran-Church-111688785534530&nbsp;Visitation will be Monday 6 PM – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM and 9 AM until service time all at Christ Lutheran Church.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637Memorials may be made to Christ 
Lutheran Church, Ellis, or the Ellis VFW. Contributions made payable to 
the organization may be sent to Keithley Funeral Homes PO Box 86 Hays, 
KS 67601Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Wilbert Dean Keller

Office of Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.

U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,
 — chairman and member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, 
Trade and Consumer Protection — called on the Federal Trade Commission to protect seniors from holiday shopping scams. 

In response to 
recent reports of an increase in holiday scams targeting seniors – 
including scams soliciting donations to fake charities and scams falsely
 offering immediate coronavirus vaccination to seniors eager to spend 
the holidays with family – the letter urges the FTC to commit to taking 
action to better educate and assist seniors in recognizing holiday 
scams. The letter also urges the FTC to assist seniors in understanding 
their recourse options should they fall victim to these scams.&nbsp;

“Recent
 reports have highlighted a 14 percent increase in holiday shopping 
scams, including holiday scams targeting seniors—arguably the population
 most vulnerable to both the coronavirus and bad actors,”&nbsp;the senators wrote.&nbsp;“These
 scams range from charity scams soliciting holiday donations for fake 
charities to phone calls falsely offering immediate vaccinations to 
protect against COVID-19 infection.”

“Other reports have 
highlighted a 440 percent increase from October to November in the 
volume of shipping-related scam messages—fake emails and texts about 
delivery and tracking information sent by scammers to consumers in order
 to retrieve their financial account information,”&nbsp;the senators continued.&nbsp;

“Given
 the seriousness of this issue, we urge the FTC to take action to better
 protect seniors and ensure they understand their recourse options 
should they fall victim to these scams.”&nbsp;

In July, Sens. Moran and Klobuchar<a href="https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=74E49070-AC8A-436B-BE49-34676945CC15" target="_blank">&nbsp;led a letter</a>&nbsp;urging
 the FTC to protect seniors from contact tracing scams following reports
 that scammers were posing as contact tracers in an attempt to 
financially exploit consumers and steal their personal identifying 
information, such as Social Security numbers and credit card numbers. 
The letter also urged the FTC to commit to taking action to better 
educate and assist seniors in recognizing legitimate contact tracing and
 understanding their recourse options should they fall victim to these 
scams.

In May, Sens. Moran and Klobuchar introduced legislation to
 protect seniors from scams during the coronavirus pandemic,&nbsp;which 
passed the Senate Commerce Committee this week. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/5/sens-moran-klobuchar-introduce-legislation-to-protect-seniors-from-scams-during-covid-19" target="_blank">Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act</a>&nbsp;directs
 the Federal Trade Commission to report to Congress on scams targeting 
seniors during the coronavirus pandemic and make recommendations on how 
to prevent future scams during emergencies.

The full letter is below and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/0/a/0a6a1828-fa91-4560-8759-353b9a835173/CDC08593706E80039B11B5DA499D624D.1222ftcletter.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.

We
 write to express our concerns regarding recent reports of an increase 
in holiday scams targeting seniors and to ask what actions the Federal 
Trade Commission (FTC) is taking to better protect and educate seniors.

More
 than 17 million confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have now been 
identified in the United States, and many of the most serious cases have
 affected seniors. At the same time, recent reports have highlighted a 
14 percent increase in holiday shopping scams, including holiday scams 
targeting seniors—arguably the population most vulnerable to both the 
coronavirus and bad actors. These scams range from charity scams 
soliciting holiday donations for fake charities to phone calls falsely 
offering immediate vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 infection. 
Other reports have highlighted a 440 percent increase from October to 
November in the volume of shipping-related scam messages—fake emails and
 texts about delivery and tracking information sent by scammers to 
consumers in order to retrieve their financial account information.

Given
 the seriousness of this issue, we urge the FTC to take action to better
 protect seniors and ensure they understand their recourse options 
should they fall victim to these scams. While the FTC has taken 
steps—including publishing consumer protection blogs —to protect seniors
 from holiday scams, additional actions must be taken. We respectfully 
request that you respond to the following questions:&nbsp;

1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What 
additional measures is the FTC planning to better protect seniors and 
assist them as they become victims of holiday scams?

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How is the FTC working with other federal agencies to combat holiday scams?&nbsp;

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What efforts is the FTC currently undertaking to educate seniors about holiday scams and how to protect themselves?&nbsp;&nbsp;

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What
 additional resources does the FTC need in order to better protect 
seniors from holiday scams and educate them on how to prevent it?

&nbsp;Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. We look forward to your response.

Office of Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan.U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,
 — chairman and member of the Commerce Subcommittee on Manufacturing, 
Trade and Consumer Protection — called on the Federal Trade Commission to protect seniors from holiday shopping scams. In response to 
recent reports of an increase in holiday scams targeting seniors – 
including scams soliciting donations to fake charities and scams falsely
 offering immediate coronavirus vaccination to seniors eager to spend 
the holidays with family – the letter urges the FTC to commit to taking 
action to better educate and assist seniors in recognizing holiday 
scams. The letter also urges the FTC to assist seniors in understanding 
their recourse options should they fall victim to these scams.&nbsp;“Recent
 reports have highlighted a 14 percent increase in holiday shopping 
scams, including holiday scams targeting seniors—arguably the population
 most vulnerable to both the coronavirus and bad actors,”&nbsp;the senators wrote.&nbsp;“These
 scams range from charity scams soliciting holiday donations for fake 
charities to phone calls falsely offering immediate vaccinations to 
protect against COVID-19 infection.”“Other reports have 
highlighted a 440 percent increase from October to November in the 
volume of shipping-related scam messages—fake emails and texts about 
delivery and tracking information sent by scammers to consumers in order
 to retrieve their financial account information,”&nbsp;the senators continued.&nbsp;“Given
 the seriousness of this issue, we urge the FTC to take action to better
 protect seniors and ensure they understand their recourse options 
should they fall victim to these scams.”&nbsp;In July, Sens. Moran and Klobuchar<a href="https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ID=74E49070-AC8A-436B-BE49-34676945CC15" target="_blank">&nbsp;led a letter</a>&nbsp;urging
 the FTC to protect seniors from contact tracing scams following reports
 that scammers were posing as contact tracers in an attempt to 
financially exploit consumers and steal their personal identifying 
information, such as Social Security numbers and credit card numbers. 
The letter also urged the FTC to commit to taking action to better 
educate and assist seniors in recognizing legitimate contact tracing and
 understanding their recourse options should they fall victim to these 
scams.In May, Sens. Moran and Klobuchar introduced legislation to
 protect seniors from scams during the coronavirus pandemic,&nbsp;which 
passed the Senate Commerce Committee this week. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.moran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/5/sens-moran-klobuchar-introduce-legislation-to-protect-seniors-from-scams-during-covid-19" target="_blank">Protecting Seniors from Emergency Scams Act</a>&nbsp;directs
 the Federal Trade Commission to report to Congress on scams targeting 
seniors during the coronavirus pandemic and make recommendations on how 
to prevent future scams during emergencies.The full letter is below and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/0/a/0a6a1828-fa91-4560-8759-353b9a835173/CDC08593706E80039B11B5DA499D624D.1222ftcletter.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.Dear Chairman Simons:We
 write to express our concerns regarding recent reports of an increase 
in holiday scams targeting seniors and to ask what actions the Federal 
Trade Commission (FTC) is taking to better protect and educate seniors.More
 than 17 million confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have now been 
identified in the United States, and many of the most serious cases have
 affected seniors. At the same time, recent reports have highlighted a 
14 percent increase in holiday shopping scams, including holiday scams 
targeting seniors—arguably the population most vulnerable to both the 
coronavirus and bad actors. These scams range from charity scams 
soliciting holiday donations for fake charities to phone calls falsely 
offering immediate vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 infection. 
Other reports have highlighted a 440 percent increase from October to 
November in the volume of shipping-related scam messages—fake emails and
 texts about delivery and tracking information sent by scammers to 
consumers in order to retrieve their financial account information.Given
 the seriousness of this issue, we urge the FTC to take action to better
 protect seniors and ensure they understand their recourse options 
should they fall victim to these scams. While the FTC has taken 
steps—including publishing consumer protection blogs —to protect seniors
 from holiday scams, additional actions must be taken. We respectfully 
request that you respond to the following questions:&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What 
additional measures is the FTC planning to better protect seniors and 
assist them as they become victims of holiday scams?2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How is the FTC working with other federal agencies to combat holiday scams?&nbsp;3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What efforts is the FTC currently undertaking to educate seniors about holiday scams and how to protect themselves?&nbsp;&nbsp;4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What
 additional resources does the FTC need in order to better protect 
seniors from holiday scams and educate them on how to prevent it?&nbsp;Thank you for your prompt attention to this serious matter. We look forward to your response.

Moran urges FTC to protect seniors from scams

KANSAS CITY (AP) — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close.

Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are surging, even though before the pandemic they were dropping in Detroit and elsewhere. His gun is legal, and he carries it with him for protection.

“I remain extremely alert,” said Avery, who now lives in nearby Belleville. “I’m not in crowds. If something looks a little suspicious, I’m out of there.”

KANSAS CITY (AP) — When Andre Avery drives his commercial truck through Detroit, he keeps his pistol close.Avery, 57, grew up in the Motor City and is aware that homicides and shootings are surging, even though before the pandemic they were dropping in Detroit and elsewhere. His gun is legal, and he carries it with him for protection.“I remain extremely alert,” said Avery, who now lives in nearby Belleville. “I’m not in crowds. If something looks a little suspicious, I’m out of there.”In Detroit, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and even smaller Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Milwaukee, 2020 has been deadly not only because of the pandemic, but because gun violence is spiking.Authorities and some experts say there is no one clear-cut reason for the spike. They instead point to social and economic upheaval caused by the COVID-19 virus, public sentiment toward police following George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody and a historic shortage of jobs and resources in poorer communities as contributing factors. It’s happening in cities large and small, Democrat and Republican-led.Two years ago, Detroit had&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/c43536132a0996ba53d763cae281c084">261 homicides</a>&nbsp;— the fewest in decades. The tally has hovered around there with about 786 shootings for a city of more than 672,000.But with only a few days left in 2020, homicides already have topped 300, while non-fatal shootings are up more than 50% at more than 1,124 through the middle of December.“I think the pandemic — COVID — has had a significant emotional impact on people across the country,” Detroit Police Chief James Craig said. “Individuals are not processing how they manage disputes. Whether domestics, arguments, disputes over drugs, there’s this quickness to use an illegally carried firearm.”About 7,000 guns had been seized through mid-December in Detroit, with more than 5,500 arrests for illegal guns. There were 2,797 similar arrests last year.“I’ve not seen a spike like this. But when it’s happening in other cities — some smaller — what do we all have in common?” Craig said of the slayings and shootings. “That’s when you start thinking about COVID.”Washington, D.C., a city of about 700,000, has seen more than 187 homicides this year, eclipsing last year’s total by more than 20. Among the most horrible: A 15-month-old baby boy was shot to death during a drive-by shooting.“We’re all sick of the heinous crimes in our city,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser.Crime in parts of the U.S. dropped during the early weeks of the pandemic when&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/bbb7adc88d3fa067c5c1b5c72a1a8aa6">stay-at-home orders closed businesses and forced many people to remain indoors.</a>University of Pennsylvania economics professor David Abrams said crime began to spike in May and June when initial orders in some states were lifted.Some people “may have been a little stir crazy,” Abrams said. “At the end of May, George Floyd’s killing led to protests and looting. That led to police reform movements. Any of that could have potentially affected individual behavior and also the police response to that.”Calls for some cities to reduce funding for police departments may have led some officers to take a less aggressive approach to policing, he added.What the COVID-19 virus did was exacerbate all of the frustration and anger that some in Black and brown communities already were dealing with, according to retired Michigan State University sociology professor Carl Taylor. The virus has killed&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/us-coronavirus-deaths-top-3-million-e2bc856b6ec45563b84ee2e87ae8d5e7">more than 300,000 people&nbsp;</a>across the country, with minority communities hardest hit.“The COVID has been absolutely the trigger of an everlasting bomb that’s exploding in many parts of our community,”Nowhere is that more true than inside people’s homes. “The COVID crisis and the economic shutdown is forcing people into their homes, creating conditions where people are more volatile,” said Kim Foxx, the top prosecutor in Cook County, which includes Chicago. And the most jarring statistic that illustrates that volatility is this: The number of domestic-related homicides in the nation’s third-largest city are up more than 60% compared with last year.President Donald Trump claimed spiking crime was somehow related to massive protests over police brutality that swept the nation this year, but the majority of those protests were peaceful. Trump also claimed the crime was concentrated in Democratic-run cities, but there have been spikes in Republican-run cities as well. Federal agents and resources were poured into Detroit and a number of other cities this summer to help local authorities collar the rising crime rates.By early October, more homicides — 363 — were recorded&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-homicide-shootings-violence-philadelphia-ebe03dcb7e05777b7e73892e46b78b01">in Philadelphia&nbsp;</a>than the 356 committed in 2019. There were 354 killings&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-new-york-violent-crime-new-york-city-violence-6d7e05e85b81d4281a14d3a03981d677">in New York</a>&nbsp;through Oct. 11 — 90 more than at the same time last year.Between Jan. 1 and Nov. 5, 165 homicides were recorded in Milwaukee,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-homicide-milwaukee-shootings-5179d42d4cc421ce1178e6834b55f66e">the most&nbsp;</a>since 1991. And in Chicago, after three years of falling homicide numbers, the totals skyrocketed to 739 in mid-December compared with 475 at the same point last year.Even smaller cities like Grand Rapids are suffering. By mid-December there were 35 homicides compared with 16 through all of 2019 and nine the year before. From this January to October, non-fatal shootings topped 200 in the city, which is home to about 200,000 people. Over the same period last year there were 131 non-fatal shootings.“This year, is it because of COVID? The political polarization we have seen?” asked Sgt. Dan Adams, spokesman for the Grand Rapids Police Department. “This year has been a year like no other. I don’t think you can point to any one ‘why.’”It is the same for other mid-sized cities. Last year, there were 18 homicides in Rockford, a city of about 170,000 people in northern Illinois. More than 30 have been killed so far this year,&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/article/rockford-shootings-illinois-c0692de8b46ca5cc8f642855eb2eef15">including three Saturday&nbsp;</a>at a bowling alley.“As we come to the end of this most difficult year and we look ahead at this New Year upon us, we know that this type of violence needs to stop,” Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara said.___