Kansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at $30 per barrel. That's down $1.25 from a week ago, up a dollar from the first of the month, but down $17 from a year ago. After posting their first weekly loss in three weeks, U.S. crude futures prices plunged on Monday. In afternoon trading the benchmark Nymex contract was down $1.34 to $38.51 per barrel. London Brent was down $1.37 to $40.40. Drilling activity in Kansas was up slightly last week. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports ten active drilling rigs in Western Kansas, up two for the week. The count east of Wichita was unchanged at five active rigs. Drilling is underway on two leases in Ellis County, where a third has reached total depth and is being evaluated. An operator in Stafford County is preparing to spud two new wells there. Baker Hughes reports 287 active drilling rigs across the country, an increase of six oil rigs. Texas added two rigs to the weekly count, while Oklahoma added one. Regulators approved 12 new permits to drill across Kansas last week, five of them east of Wichita and seven in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County and two in Stafford County. That's 358 permits for drilling at new locations statewide so far this year, compared to 876 at this time last year. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports a newly completed well in Ellis County among 13 completions in Western Kansas last week. Add one east of Wichita for a statewide total of 14 newly completed wells for the week, 694 so far this year. The government said U.S. crude inventories dropped one million barrels last week to just over 488 million. The report came less than a day after the American Petroleum Institute reported a surprise increase in stockpiles of more than half a million barrels.&nbsp; U.S. production dipped below ten million barrels per day for the first time in six weeks. The Energy Information Administration reports average production last week of 9.86 million barrels per day, down 586,000 barrels per day from the week before. Output is down nearly three million barrels per day from a year ago at this time. EIA said imports were down 167,000 barrels per day last week to just over five million barrels per day. The four-week average is nearly 14% less than during the same four-week period last year. Oil by rail traffic was up slightly on the week, but remained 19% below last years tallies. The Association of American Railroads reports 10,293 tanker cars hauling petroleum or petroleum products during the week ending October 17. Oil by rail in Canada is down nearly thirty percent compared to a year ago. Lower gasoline demand is dropping gasoline prices for the majority of the country.&nbsp; Across the U.S., pump prices were a penny cheaper last week than a week earlier, two cents lower than a month ago, and nearly half a dollar below last year at this time. Triple-A says the national average Thursday was $2.16 a gallon, while the average across the Sunflower State was $1.93. Kansas was among 13 states across the U.S. with average prices below two dollars. It was selling for $1.99 across Great Bend, and $1.90 in Hays. Filling your 15-gallon tank with cost you nine dollars more than it did six months ago, but about five dollars less than last year at this time. The two sides in Libya's civil war appear to have completed their reconciliation. On Friday they signed a permanent cease-fire, although skepticism is already rising.&nbsp; The deal includes an order for all foreign mercenaries to leave the country, and sets the state for political talks next month. Libya descended into chaos in 2011, after an uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi.&nbsp; Renewed production amid continuing low demand have prompted renewed concerns about U.S. crude-oil storage capacity. The Energy Information Administration reports the national totals are safe, but users have reached 77% of capacity at the storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma. EIA reports on net stockpiles as a percentage of working storage capacity. That figure reached a high of 62 percent back in June, but has since dropped to 54%. Cushing is fast approaching the all-time high. The Oklahoma total reached 77% in the week ending June 19. The record of 83% of capacity was set May 1. ConocoPhillips agreed to buy Concho Resources for about $9.7 billion in stock, marking the largest shale industry deal since the collapse in energy demand earlier this year. Concho Resources was worth $32 billion just two years ago, but is selling for $9.7 billion in stock. The deal will create what Bloomberg calls a heavyweight driller in America’s most prolific oil field, rivaled only by the likes of Occidental Petroleum and Chevron.&nbsp; Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline have once again asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the line’s future plays out. The tribes succeeded on their first attempt, only to have an appeals court overturn the shutdown order earlier this year. The Bismarck Tribune reports they are now asking the judge to clarify his order to satisfy the appeals court and once again shut down the pipeline. The court is awaiting a new environmental study to determine the risk the pipeline poses to the tribes' water supply. The study is expected to take more than a year to complete. Given pandemic lockdown restrictions around the globe, worldwide crude oil demand is shrinking. You can't even dock a crude-oil tanker in some ports, where users are instead winding down inventories built up since March. Demand for crude tankers has fallen more than 14% this year according to Lloyd's List Maritime Intelligence, which covers shipping news. Only about 80% of the international tanker fleet is currently in use according to Lloyd's List.

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 </figure>By JOHN P. TRETBARKansas Common crude at CHS in McPherson starts the week at $30 per barrel. That's down $1.25 from a week ago, up a dollar from the first of the month, but down $17 from a year ago. After posting their first weekly loss in three weeks, U.S. crude futures prices plunged on Monday. In afternoon trading the benchmark Nymex contract was down $1.34 to $38.51 per barrel. London Brent was down $1.37 to $40.40. Drilling activity in Kansas was up slightly last week. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports ten active drilling rigs in Western Kansas, up two for the week. The count east of Wichita was unchanged at five active rigs. Drilling is underway on two leases in Ellis County, where a third has reached total depth and is being evaluated. An operator in Stafford County is preparing to spud two new wells there. Baker Hughes reports 287 active drilling rigs across the country, an increase of six oil rigs. Texas added two rigs to the weekly count, while Oklahoma added one. Regulators approved 12 new permits to drill across Kansas last week, five of them east of Wichita and seven in Western Kansas, including one in Barton County and two in Stafford County. That's 358 permits for drilling at new locations statewide so far this year, compared to 876 at this time last year. Independent Oil &amp; Gas Service reports a newly completed well in Ellis County among 13 completions in Western Kansas last week. Add one east of Wichita for a statewide total of 14 newly completed wells for the week, 694 so far this year. The government said U.S. crude inventories dropped one million barrels last week to just over 488 million. The report came less than a day after the American Petroleum Institute reported a surprise increase in stockpiles of more than half a million barrels.&nbsp; U.S. production dipped below ten million barrels per day for the first time in six weeks. The Energy Information Administration reports average production last week of 9.86 million barrels per day, down 586,000 barrels per day from the week before. Output is down nearly three million barrels per day from a year ago at this time. EIA said imports were down 167,000 barrels per day last week to just over five million barrels per day. The four-week average is nearly 14% less than during the same four-week period last year. Oil by rail traffic was up slightly on the week, but remained 19% below last years tallies. The Association of American Railroads reports 10,293 tanker cars hauling petroleum or petroleum products during the week ending October 17. Oil by rail in Canada is down nearly thirty percent compared to a year ago. Lower gasoline demand is dropping gasoline prices for the majority of the country.&nbsp; Across the U.S., pump prices were a penny cheaper last week than a week earlier, two cents lower than a month ago, and nearly half a dollar below last year at this time. Triple-A says the national average Thursday was $2.16 a gallon, while the average across the Sunflower State was $1.93. Kansas was among 13 states across the U.S. with average prices below two dollars. It was selling for $1.99 across Great Bend, and $1.90 in Hays. Filling your 15-gallon tank with cost you nine dollars more than it did six months ago, but about five dollars less than last year at this time. The two sides in Libya's civil war appear to have completed their reconciliation. On Friday they signed a permanent cease-fire, although skepticism is already rising.&nbsp; The deal includes an order for all foreign mercenaries to leave the country, and sets the state for political talks next month. Libya descended into chaos in 2011, after an uprising toppled and killed longtime dictator Moammar Gadhafi.&nbsp; Renewed production amid continuing low demand have prompted renewed concerns about U.S. crude-oil storage capacity. The Energy Information Administration reports the national totals are safe, but users have reached 77% of capacity at the storage hub in Cushing, Oklahoma. EIA reports on net stockpiles as a percentage of working storage capacity. That figure reached a high of 62 percent back in June, but has since dropped to 54%. Cushing is fast approaching the all-time high. The Oklahoma total reached 77% in the week ending June 19. The record of 83% of capacity was set May 1. ConocoPhillips agreed to buy Concho Resources for about $9.7 billion in stock, marking the largest shale industry deal since the collapse in energy demand earlier this year. Concho Resources was worth $32 billion just two years ago, but is selling for $9.7 billion in stock. The deal will create what Bloomberg calls a heavyweight driller in America’s most prolific oil field, rivaled only by the likes of Occidental Petroleum and Chevron.&nbsp; Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline have once again asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the line’s future plays out. The tribes succeeded on their first attempt, only to have an appeals court overturn the shutdown order earlier this year. The Bismarck Tribune reports they are now asking the judge to clarify his order to satisfy the appeals court and once again shut down the pipeline. The court is awaiting a new environmental study to determine the risk the pipeline poses to the tribes' water supply. The study is expected to take more than a year to complete. Given pandemic lockdown restrictions around the globe, worldwide crude oil demand is shrinking. You can't even dock a crude-oil tanker in some ports, where users are instead winding down inventories built up since March. Demand for crude tankers has fallen more than 14% this year according to Lloyd's List Maritime Intelligence, which covers shipping news. Only about 80% of the international tanker fleet is currently in use according to Lloyd's List.

News From the Oil Patch: Drilling activity up slightly

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans to participate in the sixth KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which begins tomorrow, October 27 and will continue through Thursday, October 29. The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the state through computers and mobile devices. KANSASWORKS has organized four virtual job fairs in 2020, with three additional virtual fairs planned later this year. <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.WEdh7JVGGLnyjCI-YmzECEP0_FMGy8JYXS4Cr3dKCjw/s/1303160919/br/87436030573-l" target="_blank">Click here to register for the Virtual Job Fair.</a>

“COVID-19 continues to be an obstacle for the normal job fair system, but KANSASWORKS is creative and continues to do important work for Kansas,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said. “I encourage all job-seekers in our state to visit this and future Virtual Job Fairs to find opportunities in their area.” The Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Local Workforce Development Boards, moved its statewide job fairs online this year to eliminate public health risks associated with mass gatherings, and as a way to continue to provide job opportunities and maintain a ready workforce for Kansas businesses. “These virtual fairs are producing real results for job seekers and employers in every region,”&nbsp;Secretary of Commerce David Toland said.&nbsp;“We remain committed to economic growth and recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means helping Kansans find meaningful, rewarding employment opportunities in our state.” Registration is now required for each virtual event. If job seekers have previously attended a Virtual Job Fair, they are required to re-register for this event with the link provided above. The fifth virtual fair in September attracted participation from 180 employers and 1,003 jobseekers from across the state. As concerns for Kansans' health and safety remain high due to COVID-19, the Department of Commerce will maintain the Virtual Job Fair system for the remainder of 2020. The final fair of the year will be December 8-9. Beginning with this virtual fair, job seekers can now upload their most recent resume to their Virtual Job Fair account. If you require assistance, please contact your local workforce center at (877) 509-6757 to schedule an appointment.

TOPEKA&nbsp;– Governor Laura Kelly today encouraged Kansans to participate in the sixth KANSASWORKS Statewide Virtual Job Fair, which begins tomorrow, October 27 and will continue through Thursday, October 29. The virtual fair will allow job seekers to easily live chat with employers from across the state through computers and mobile devices. KANSASWORKS has organized four virtual job fairs in 2020, with three additional virtual fairs planned later this year. <a href="https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.WEdh7JVGGLnyjCI-YmzECEP0_FMGy8JYXS4Cr3dKCjw/s/1303160919/br/87436030573-l" target="_blank">Click here to register for the Virtual Job Fair.</a>“COVID-19 continues to be an obstacle for the normal job fair system, but KANSASWORKS is creative and continues to do important work for Kansas,”&nbsp;Governor Laura Kelly said. “I encourage all job-seekers in our state to visit this and future Virtual Job Fairs to find opportunities in their area.” The Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Local Workforce Development Boards, moved its statewide job fairs online this year to eliminate public health risks associated with mass gatherings, and as a way to continue to provide job opportunities and maintain a ready workforce for Kansas businesses. “These virtual fairs are producing real results for job seekers and employers in every region,”&nbsp;Secretary of Commerce David Toland said.&nbsp;“We remain committed to economic growth and recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means helping Kansans find meaningful, rewarding employment opportunities in our state.” Registration is now required for each virtual event. If job seekers have previously attended a Virtual Job Fair, they are required to re-register for this event with the link provided above. The fifth virtual fair in September attracted participation from 180 employers and 1,003 jobseekers from across the state. As concerns for Kansans' health and safety remain high due to COVID-19, the Department of Commerce will maintain the Virtual Job Fair system for the remainder of 2020. The final fair of the year will be December 8-9. Beginning with this virtual fair, job seekers can now upload their most recent resume to their Virtual Job Fair account. If you require assistance, please contact your local workforce center at (877) 509-6757 to schedule an appointment.

Statewide virtual job fair begins Tuesday

Felisa R. Clair, 83, of Hays, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 22, 2020.&nbsp; Felisa was born April 21, 1937, in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Dominador and Julieta (Sakamoto) Ruperto Sr.

To celebrate her life, the family will hold a private memorial on their farm at a later date.

At the age of 5, during Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Felisa grew up very quickly learning to be strong and resilient for survival.&nbsp; At age 23, she came to the United States through Canada and married Vernon Tapaoan, they had two children.&nbsp; Later, in 1970 she married William Ray “Bill” Clair, her late husband and best friend of 43 years. Together they loved serving God, providing generously to their church, family members and friends.

In her own words, “There is no blueprint for life.&nbsp; I just test the waters and do the best I can.” At the age of 60, Felisa earned a social work degree from Fort Hays State University. She later became a certified massage therapist with an unwavering passion to improve the lives of all her clients through her gift of touch.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of helping people.&nbsp;

Felisa’s life was a living example of her most treasured Bible verse, Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This precious lady, most humble and kind, with the sunniest and sweetest disposition, will be greatly missed. Through our faith in God, we are comforted and reassured that she is in our future and our hearts will not be troubled.

To all family members, friends and acquaintances, thank you so much for your expressions of kindness, sympathy, support and most of all, your prayers. “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1.

Felisa loved and adored her family. She is survived by her four children, Ray Clair,&nbsp;Long Beach, CA; Karla Clair, Independence, MO; Dina Pruter (Doug) Hays, KS; John Tapaoan, Lenexa, KS; 13 grandchildren, Amanda Huffman; Timothy Huffman; Eva Lutz (Skip); Robin Kelly (Steve); Matthew Clair (Candace); Amber Pool (Levi); Michael Clair; Hannah Clair; Blake Pruter (Anna); Brad Pruter (Stephanie); Boone Pruter; Shawn O’Brate; Cooper Tapaoan;&nbsp;ten great grandchildren, Mario, Daniel, Savannah, Ryder, Olivia, Simon, Elijah, Josiah, Taylor, Zoe;&nbsp; one brother, Dominador Ruperto, San Diego, CA; three sisters, Milagros Burgos, Fairfield, CA;&nbsp; Nellie Santos, Natoma, KS; Ligaya Tauro, Taguid City, Philippines; and numerous nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Felisa has now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Bill; her parents; a daughter, Zoe Leeta Huffman; five sisters, Veronica &nbsp;Ruperto Ramos; Luzon Ruperto Seva; Celia Ruperto; Fatima Ruperto; Filomena Llanes; one brother, Manuel Ruperto; two grandchildren, John and Christopher Huffman.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Boys Town,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boystown.org/">https://www.boystown.org</a>&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email 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> &nbsp;

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 </figure>Felisa R. Clair, 83, of Hays, Kansas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, October 22, 2020.&nbsp; Felisa was born April 21, 1937, in Isabela, Negros Occidental, Philippines, to Dominador and Julieta (Sakamoto) Ruperto Sr.To celebrate her life, the family will hold a private memorial on their farm at a later date.At the age of 5, during Japanese occupation in the Philippines, Felisa grew up very quickly learning to be strong and resilient for survival.&nbsp; At age 23, she came to the United States through Canada and married Vernon Tapaoan, they had two children.&nbsp; Later, in 1970 she married William Ray “Bill” Clair, her late husband and best friend of 43 years. Together they loved serving God, providing generously to their church, family members and friends.In her own words, “There is no blueprint for life.&nbsp; I just test the waters and do the best I can.” At the age of 60, Felisa earned a social work degree from Fort Hays State University. She later became a certified massage therapist with an unwavering passion to improve the lives of all her clients through her gift of touch.&nbsp; She thoroughly enjoyed the privilege of helping people.&nbsp;Felisa’s life was a living example of her most treasured Bible verse, Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” This precious lady, most humble and kind, with the sunniest and sweetest disposition, will be greatly missed. Through our faith in God, we are comforted and reassured that she is in our future and our hearts will not be troubled.To all family members, friends and acquaintances, thank you so much for your expressions of kindness, sympathy, support and most of all, your prayers. “To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1.Felisa loved and adored her family. She is survived by her four children, Ray Clair,&nbsp;Long Beach, CA; Karla Clair, Independence, MO; Dina Pruter (Doug) Hays, KS; John Tapaoan, Lenexa, KS; 13 grandchildren, Amanda Huffman; Timothy Huffman; Eva Lutz (Skip); Robin Kelly (Steve); Matthew Clair (Candace); Amber Pool (Levi); Michael Clair; Hannah Clair; Blake Pruter (Anna); Brad Pruter (Stephanie); Boone Pruter; Shawn O’Brate; Cooper Tapaoan;&nbsp;ten great grandchildren, Mario, Daniel, Savannah, Ryder, Olivia, Simon, Elijah, Josiah, Taylor, Zoe;&nbsp; one brother, Dominador Ruperto, San Diego, CA; three sisters, Milagros Burgos, Fairfield, CA;&nbsp; Nellie Santos, Natoma, KS; Ligaya Tauro, Taguid City, Philippines; and numerous nephews and nieces.&nbsp;&nbsp;Felisa has now joyfully reunited in Heaven with her loving husband, Bill; her parents; a daughter, Zoe Leeta Huffman; five sisters, Veronica &nbsp;Ruperto Ramos; Luzon Ruperto Seva; Celia Ruperto; Fatima Ruperto; Filomena Llanes; one brother, Manuel Ruperto; two grandchildren, John and Christopher Huffman.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Boys Town,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.boystown.org/">https://www.boystown.org</a>&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via email 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> &nbsp;

Felisa R. Clair

Clara Rosella “Pat” Engling, 86, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.

Clara was born on March 17, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albin and Florance (Culley) Golembiewski.

She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Edward M. Engling on March 08, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with 5 children Edward, Christine, Michael, Andrew and Anthony. They raised their children and called home in the Codell and Natoma area.&nbsp; She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.

Surviving family include son, Edward M. Engling, Jr. of Natoma, Kansas; daughter, Christine M. Hoffman (Ken) of Hays, Kansas; son, Michael A. Engling (Dee) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; son, Andrew L. Engling (April) of Natoma, Kansas; and son, Anthony C. Engling (Lori) of Salina, Kansas; 2 brothers Joseph Golembiewski and Ben Bogus; 2 sisters Frances McGee and Agnes Vidal; 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her husband Ed on July 02, 2017; her parents and a brother, Albert Golembiewski.

A private family service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family has chosen cremation. &nbsp; A memorial has been set for the Natoma Community Center and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Clara Rosella “Pat” Engling, 86, of Natoma, Kansas, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas.Clara was born on March 17, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Albin and Florance (Culley) Golembiewski.She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Edward M. Engling on March 08, 1954 in Lawton, Oklahoma.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with 5 children Edward, Christine, Michael, Andrew and Anthony. They raised their children and called home in the Codell and Natoma area.&nbsp; She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker.Surviving family include son, Edward M. Engling, Jr. of Natoma, Kansas; daughter, Christine M. Hoffman (Ken) of Hays, Kansas; son, Michael A. Engling (Dee) of Phillipsburg, Kansas; son, Andrew L. Engling (April) of Natoma, Kansas; and son, Anthony C. Engling (Lori) of Salina, Kansas; 2 brothers Joseph Golembiewski and Ben Bogus; 2 sisters Frances McGee and Agnes Vidal; 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 4 Great-Great Grandchildren. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her husband Ed on July 02, 2017; her parents and a brother, Albert Golembiewski.A private family service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; The family has chosen cremation. &nbsp; A memorial has been set for the Natoma Community Center and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Clara Rosella 'Pat' Engling

Eunice Perle Horchem, 99, passed away on October 22, 2020 at the 
Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 23, 1921 in 
Plainville, Kansas the daughter of Perle Edwin and Otis Amber (Crandall)
 Tilley. She was raised in Great Bend, Kansas.

As a child Eunice enjoyed visiting her grandparents’ farm Southwest 
of Ransom.&nbsp; Her grandfather bought her a pony, “Danny”, for her to ride 
when she visited.&nbsp; There she learned her love of horses and raising 
wheat.&nbsp; When she married her husband, Dave, he bought her a beautiful 
Palomino named, “Tony”.&nbsp;

Eunice’s father was a music teacher and started her on violin lessons
 at the age of three.&nbsp; She played in many contests and won many awards.&nbsp;
 After graduation from high school Eunice continued to study music in 
college.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays University and then a College in 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She was an accomplished violinist. She taught in a 
one room school near Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; On October 17, 2946 she 
married Dave Horchem in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
January 29, 1996.&nbsp; From her home in Ransom, Eunice taught violin and 
accordion to many local students.&nbsp; She taught Sunday school in the 
Ransom United Methodist Church where she was a member &nbsp;and provided 
violin music for many church services, programs, weddings, and 
funerals.&nbsp; She also appreciated art and painted many beautiful 
paintings.&nbsp; Anytime someone needed help with an art project for school 
she was there to help.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and farmed with her family.

Survivors include her son, David Horchem or Ransom; daughter, Paula 
Huxman of Leawood, Kansas; grandchildren; Lana Vaughn and her husband, 
Dean, and Scott Huxman and his wife, Whitney; five grandchildren, Logan,
 Preston, and Morgan Vaughn and Julia and Luke Huxman; and one sister, 
Pauline Wood of San Antonio, Texas and her son Mark (Ron); nieces, 
Sharon McKinney, Mary Lou Willour, and Jane Lovelady (Jan). She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Horchem; a daughter, 
Carol; granddaughter, Stacy; and a sister, Anna Belle Brack.

Funeral service and burial will be on Friday, October 30, 2020, 11:00
 a.m., at the Ransom. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29th, 2020.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites.

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 </figure>Eunice Perle Horchem, 99, passed away on October 22, 2020 at the 
Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on May 23, 1921 in 
Plainville, Kansas the daughter of Perle Edwin and Otis Amber (Crandall)
 Tilley. She was raised in Great Bend, Kansas.As a child Eunice enjoyed visiting her grandparents’ farm Southwest 
of Ransom.&nbsp; Her grandfather bought her a pony, “Danny”, for her to ride 
when she visited.&nbsp; There she learned her love of horses and raising 
wheat.&nbsp; When she married her husband, Dave, he bought her a beautiful 
Palomino named, “Tony”.&nbsp;Eunice’s father was a music teacher and started her on violin lessons
 at the age of three.&nbsp; She played in many contests and won many awards.&nbsp;
 After graduation from high school Eunice continued to study music in 
college.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays University and then a College in 
Denver, Colorado.&nbsp; She was an accomplished violinist. She taught in a 
one room school near Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; On October 17, 2946 she 
married Dave Horchem in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on 
January 29, 1996.&nbsp; From her home in Ransom, Eunice taught violin and 
accordion to many local students.&nbsp; She taught Sunday school in the 
Ransom United Methodist Church where she was a member &nbsp;and provided 
violin music for many church services, programs, weddings, and 
funerals.&nbsp; She also appreciated art and painted many beautiful 
paintings.&nbsp; Anytime someone needed help with an art project for school 
she was there to help.&nbsp; She was a homemaker and farmed with her family.Survivors include her son, David Horchem or Ransom; daughter, Paula 
Huxman of Leawood, Kansas; grandchildren; Lana Vaughn and her husband, 
Dean, and Scott Huxman and his wife, Whitney; five grandchildren, Logan,
 Preston, and Morgan Vaughn and Julia and Luke Huxman; and one sister, 
Pauline Wood of San Antonio, Texas and her son Mark (Ron); nieces, 
Sharon McKinney, Mary Lou Willour, and Jane Lovelady (Jan). She was 
preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dave Horchem; a daughter, 
Carol; granddaughter, Stacy; and a sister, Anna Belle Brack.Funeral service and burial will be on Friday, October 30, 2020, 11:00
 a.m., at the Ransom. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness 
City, Kansas, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29th, 2020.Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites.

Eunice Perle Horchem

Andrea Kay Nelson, 73, passed away October 25, 2020, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born August 3, 1947, at Great Bend, to 
Marvel V. &amp; Vera I. (Irvin) Burfield. She married Delbert Nelson on 
June 15, 1967, at Great Bend. He survives.

A Great Bend resident since 2001, coming from Otis, Andrea was a 
music education teacher, a Pastor and choir director for church. She was
 a member of Otis United Methodist Church, LaCrosse United Methodist 
Church, the United Methodist Women. Andrea never knew a stranger. She 
enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking, but especially loved to spend time with
 her sons and grandchildren.

Survivors include, her husband Delbert Nelson of the home; two sons, 
Andrew Nelson and wife Jessica of Great Bend, and Dale Nelson and wife 
Janice of Longmont, Colo.; a brother, Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and wife 
Keli of Lindsborg; and four grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Emilee, and
 Victoria. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, 
Brent Burfield and Marvin Burfield.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family requesting to 
receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family requests those in 
attendance to wear masks and social distance. Private Family Funeral 
Service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020, at First Christian Church
 in Great Bend, with Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and Reverend Josh Leu 
presiding. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Golden Belt Memorial 
Park, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Otis United Methodist 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Andrea Kay Nelson, 73, passed away October 25, 2020, at Woodhaven 
Care Center, Ellinwood. She was born August 3, 1947, at Great Bend, to 
Marvel V. &amp; Vera I. (Irvin) Burfield. She married Delbert Nelson on 
June 15, 1967, at Great Bend. He survives.A Great Bend resident since 2001, coming from Otis, Andrea was a 
music education teacher, a Pastor and choir director for church. She was
 a member of Otis United Methodist Church, LaCrosse United Methodist 
Church, the United Methodist Women. Andrea never knew a stranger. She 
enjoyed crafts and scrapbooking, but especially loved to spend time with
 her sons and grandchildren.Survivors include, her husband Delbert Nelson of the home; two sons, 
Andrew Nelson and wife Jessica of Great Bend, and Dale Nelson and wife 
Janice of Longmont, Colo.; a brother, Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and wife 
Keli of Lindsborg; and four grandchildren, Joshua, Nicholas, Emilee, and
 Victoria. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers, 
Brent Burfield and Marvin Burfield.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, 
October 29, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family requesting to 
receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The family requests those in 
attendance to wear masks and social distance. Private Family Funeral 
Service will be held Friday, October 30, 2020, at First Christian Church
 in Great Bend, with Pastor Bruce A. Burfield and Reverend Josh Leu 
presiding. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Golden Belt Memorial 
Park, Great Bend. Memorials are suggested to Otis United Methodist 
Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Andrea Kay Nelson

Sunday, September 24th, 1933-Monday, October 26th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, September 24th, 1933-Monday, October 26th, 2020An obituary and services are pending at Baalmann Mortuary.

Dora Belle Hopson

Norma “Jean” Mason passed away at the Redbud Village in Plainville, 
Kansas on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born in 
Braman, Oklahoma to Daniel and Ruby (Wirtz) Venters on February 3, 1930.
 She was united in marriage to Herman Dale Mason on January 25, 1950 at 
the Plainville Methodist Church. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Denise and Nikki.
 Norma’s early years were spent in Galva and Canton, Kansas and later
 Plainville where she graduated from Plainville High School with the 
Class of 1948. During her high school years she worked at the Kennedy 
Drug Store and when ownership changed to Wahl’s Drug Store she stayed on
 board as a faithful employee and sales clerk for over 30 years. Her 
years at the drug store will be remembered by anyone who came in for ice
 cream or floats - they were the best! Aside from loving her job, she 
was talented with her hands and could sew, knit, quilt, and crochet. She
 was a devoted family woman who was always there for her children, made 
time to be with her husband going boating and fishing, and even helped 
her mother with the final stages of her life.
 Norma was a woman of great character, strong values, and deep love 
for family and friends. Although she will be greatly missed, her love 
and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of her family and 
friends. May her legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, 
cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God and our families 
everyday of our lives.
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Denise David of 
Plainville and Nikki (Bob) Meistrell of Plainville; siblings, Jimmy 
(Judy) Venters of Mountain Home, AR and Darlene McDorman of Great Bend, 
KS; six grandchildren, Jaime (Jon) Corbett, Robin Meistrell (Rusty 
Baldwin), Tracey (Josh) Post, Kyle (Taylor) David, John David, and 
Steven David; and nine great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Halle, Camdyn, 
Fletcher, Brenna, Christian, Lilli, Warrick, and Tyler; and great-great 
grandchild, Kage.
 Preceded in death are her parents, Daniel and Ruby Venters; husband,
 Dale Mason; sister, Elaine Lambert; and grandson, Tyler Ward.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Visitation will 
be held Wednesday at the Funeral Home in Plainville from 3PM to 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or Redbud Village
 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Norma “Jean” Mason passed away at the Redbud Village in Plainville, 
Kansas on Monday, October 26, 2020, at the age of 90. She was born in 
Braman, Oklahoma to Daniel and Ruby (Wirtz) Venters on February 3, 1930.
 She was united in marriage to Herman Dale Mason on January 25, 1950 at 
the Plainville Methodist Church. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Denise and Nikki.
 Norma’s early years were spent in Galva and Canton, Kansas and later
 Plainville where she graduated from Plainville High School with the 
Class of 1948. During her high school years she worked at the Kennedy 
Drug Store and when ownership changed to Wahl’s Drug Store she stayed on
 board as a faithful employee and sales clerk for over 30 years. Her 
years at the drug store will be remembered by anyone who came in for ice
 cream or floats - they were the best! Aside from loving her job, she 
was talented with her hands and could sew, knit, quilt, and crochet. She
 was a devoted family woman who was always there for her children, made 
time to be with her husband going boating and fishing, and even helped 
her mother with the final stages of her life.
 Norma was a woman of great character, strong values, and deep love 
for family and friends. Although she will be greatly missed, her love 
and influence will remain in the hearts and lives of her family and 
friends. May her legacy inspire each of us to encourage one another, 
cherish the ties that bind, and live to serve God and our families 
everyday of our lives.
 Left to cherish her memory are her children, Denise David of 
Plainville and Nikki (Bob) Meistrell of Plainville; siblings, Jimmy 
(Judy) Venters of Mountain Home, AR and Darlene McDorman of Great Bend, 
KS; six grandchildren, Jaime (Jon) Corbett, Robin Meistrell (Rusty 
Baldwin), Tracey (Josh) Post, Kyle (Taylor) David, John David, and 
Steven David; and nine great-grandchildren, Ryleigh, Halle, Camdyn, 
Fletcher, Brenna, Christian, Lilli, Warrick, and Tyler; and great-great 
grandchild, Kage.
 Preceded in death are her parents, Daniel and Ruby Venters; husband,
 Dale Mason; sister, Elaine Lambert; and grandson, Tyler Ward.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 
10:30 AM at the United Methodist Church in Plainville. Visitation will 
be held Wednesday at the Funeral Home in Plainville from 3PM to 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church or Redbud Village
 and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd 
St, Plainville, KS 67663.

Norma 'Jean' Mason

Edward Layton “Mac” McElhaney Sr. passed away at the age of 78 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Ed lost his battle with COVID on October 24, 2020.

Ed was a longtime resident of Quinter, Kansas. He was born on October 10, 1942, in Buckeye, Arizona. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Ed went on to join the Air Force in 1962.

Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Russell McElhaney on October 17, 1963, they were married for 57 years. Ed absolutely adored his wife and loved her so much. They raised three children, Edward, Jr., Tracey and Ivy. He retired from the Air Force in 1984. Ed and Ruth lived all over the United States along with Germany and England while in the Air Force. After retirement, he went to work for the Bureau of Science and Technology in Boulder, Colorado. Ed and Ruth lived in Colorado until 1994, when they moved to Kansas.&nbsp;

Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, watching grandkids play sports and just overall spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren and was so excited to celebrate every accomplishment with them. He was actively involved in the Gove Community Bible Church. Ed loved Christ and would share the word of God with everyone he came in contact with. His goal was to get as many people to Heaven as he possibly could.&nbsp;

Ed is survived by his loving wife; children Edward L. McElhaney, Jr (Carolyn) of Hays, Tracey Bansemer of Quinter, and Ivy Charles of Quinter; grandchildren Christina Ramirez (Jacob) of Quinter, Dawn Seymour of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Andrea Charles, Tanner Charles, and Preston Hashenberger of Quinter; great-grandchildren Breanna Seymour and Isabella Ramirez of Quinter; brother Martin McElhaney (Betty) of Phoenix, AZ; sister Martha Russell of Quinter; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.&nbsp;

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Rozie McElhaney and his loving granddaughter Samantha Roze Charles.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday October 30, 2020, at Gove Community Bible Church with Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will take place at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Ministerial Alliance or Gove County Food Pantry. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Edward Layton “Mac” McElhaney Sr. passed away at the age of 78 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. Ed lost his battle with COVID on October 24, 2020.Ed was a longtime resident of Quinter, Kansas. He was born on October 10, 1942, in Buckeye, Arizona. He graduated from Carl Hayden High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Ed went on to join the Air Force in 1962.Ed was united in marriage to Ruth Russell McElhaney on October 17, 1963, they were married for 57 years. Ed absolutely adored his wife and loved her so much. They raised three children, Edward, Jr., Tracey and Ivy. He retired from the Air Force in 1984. Ed and Ruth lived all over the United States along with Germany and England while in the Air Force. After retirement, he went to work for the Bureau of Science and Technology in Boulder, Colorado. Ed and Ruth lived in Colorado until 1994, when they moved to Kansas.&nbsp;Ed enjoyed fishing, camping, watching grandkids play sports and just overall spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren and was so excited to celebrate every accomplishment with them. He was actively involved in the Gove Community Bible Church. Ed loved Christ and would share the word of God with everyone he came in contact with. His goal was to get as many people to Heaven as he possibly could.&nbsp;Ed is survived by his loving wife; children Edward L. McElhaney, Jr (Carolyn) of Hays, Tracey Bansemer of Quinter, and Ivy Charles of Quinter; grandchildren Christina Ramirez (Jacob) of Quinter, Dawn Seymour of Cape Cod, Massachusetts; Andrea Charles, Tanner Charles, and Preston Hashenberger of Quinter; great-grandchildren Breanna Seymour and Isabella Ramirez of Quinter; brother Martin McElhaney (Betty) of Phoenix, AZ; sister Martha Russell of Quinter; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends.&nbsp;Ed was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Rozie McElhaney and his loving granddaughter Samantha Roze Charles.Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday October 30, 2020, at Gove Community Bible Church with Chris Thomas officiating. Burial will take place at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Ministerial Alliance or Gove County Food Pantry. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752. Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Edward Layton 'Mac' McElhaney Sr.

James Markley Bogert was born June 2, 1960, to Harvey &amp; Maurine (Markley) Bogert in Lawrence, KS. He departed this life on October 23, 2020, at the age of 60.

He graduated from River Road High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended some college. He lived in Texas a number of years before settling in Quinter. While living in Texas he worked as a chef and he always enjoyed cooking. He was a man of many talents, loved people, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

James was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on August 9, 1992, to which he remained faithful until death.

On September 10, 1994, James married Gladys Knepper of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper. To this union were born 4 children, Megan, Cody, Jesse and Bradley.

James held various jobs in the community before starting his own business, Main Street Services, including plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and miscellaneous services.&nbsp;

He will be missed and remembered by his wife, daughter Megan (Madison) Bowman; sons Cody Bogert, Jesse Bogert, and Bradley Bogert; grandchildren Mandy, Mason, and Mahlan Bowman; mother and stepfather Maurine and Arthur Hopkins; father and mother-in-law Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper; brother John (Cindy) Bogert; sister Mary Alice Bogert; brothers-in-law Curtis (Erma) Knepper, Loren (Crystal) Knepper; step-brothers Kenneth (Arlene) Hopkins and Wayne (Gail) Hopkins, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Preceding James in death is his father, Harvey Bogert.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church in Quinter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church Quinter. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the church cemetery.

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

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 </figure>James Markley Bogert was born June 2, 1960, to Harvey &amp; Maurine (Markley) Bogert in Lawrence, KS. He departed this life on October 23, 2020, at the age of 60.He graduated from River Road High School in Amarillo, Texas and attended some college. He lived in Texas a number of years before settling in Quinter. While living in Texas he worked as a chef and he always enjoyed cooking. He was a man of many talents, loved people, and was always willing to lend a helping hand.James was baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church on August 9, 1992, to which he remained faithful until death.On September 10, 1994, James married Gladys Knepper of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper. To this union were born 4 children, Megan, Cody, Jesse and Bradley.James held various jobs in the community before starting his own business, Main Street Services, including plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and miscellaneous services.&nbsp;He will be missed and remembered by his wife, daughter Megan (Madison) Bowman; sons Cody Bogert, Jesse Bogert, and Bradley Bogert; grandchildren Mandy, Mason, and Mahlan Bowman; mother and stepfather Maurine and Arthur Hopkins; father and mother-in-law Leigh and MaryAnn Knepper; brother John (Cindy) Bogert; sister Mary Alice Bogert; brothers-in-law Curtis (Erma) Knepper, Loren (Crystal) Knepper; step-brothers Kenneth (Arlene) Hopkins and Wayne (Gail) Hopkins, and a number of nieces and nephews.Preceding James in death is his father, Harvey Bogert.Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church in Quinter.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at Old German Baptist Church Quinter. Burial will take place immediately following the service at the church cemetery.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

James Bogert

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democrat Barbara Bollier has raised $4.3 million this month for her campaign for Kansas’ open U.S. Senate seat, extending her fundraising advantage over Republican Roger Marshall and boosting her state record for fundraising to nearly $25 million.

Bollier, a Kansas City-area state senator, has raised more than five times as much money so far in October as Marshall, a two-term congressman for central and western Kansas, according to reports filed by their campaigns. Marshall’s total for October so far was about $791,000, to bring his fundraising to about $6.3 million, including contributions to his GOP primary race.

Democratic candidates across the U.S. have seen a flood of contributions as their party seeks to overturn the GOP’s 53-47 Senate majority.

The Marshall-Bollier race has become Kansas’ most expensive political contest. The campaigns and outside groups are expected to spend more than $55 million on advertising by the Nov. 3 election, according to the media tracking firm Kantar/CMAG.

Bollier’s campaign is far outspending Marshall’s campaign on advertising, but Marshall is getting a far bigger boost from outside groups. Republican groups are set to spend more than $30 million, while the figure for Democratic groups is just short of $10 million.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603449511714.png" alt="Bollier and Marshall debate Oct. 19 photo courtesy KWCH" />
 <figcaption>Bollier and Marshall debate Oct. 19 photo courtesy KWCH</figcaption>
 </figure>By JOHN HANNATOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democrat Barbara Bollier has raised $4.3 million this month for her campaign for Kansas’ open U.S. Senate seat, extending her fundraising advantage over Republican Roger Marshall and boosting her state record for fundraising to nearly $25 million.Bollier, a Kansas City-area state senator, has raised more than five times as much money so far in October as Marshall, a two-term congressman for central and western Kansas, according to reports filed by their campaigns. Marshall’s total for October so far was about $791,000, to bring his fundraising to about $6.3 million, including contributions to his GOP primary race.Democratic candidates across the U.S. have seen a flood of contributions as their party seeks to overturn the GOP’s 53-47 Senate majority.The Marshall-Bollier race has become Kansas’ most expensive political contest. The campaigns and outside groups are expected to spend more than $55 million on advertising by the Nov. 3 election, according to the media tracking firm Kantar/CMAG.Bollier’s campaign is far outspending Marshall’s campaign on advertising, but Marshall is getting a far bigger boost from outside groups. Republican groups are set to spend more than $30 million, while the figure for Democratic groups is just short of $10 million.___

Democrat raises $4.3M more in Kansas Senate bid, $25M total

Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez, 24, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 
as a result t of injuries sustained in a car accident.]

Kendy was born 
in Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Rubio Olguin and Maria Rubio-Gomez 
on June 14, 1996.   When Kendy was 3 years old, she moved with her 
family to Nebraska.  After a few years of living in Nebraska, the family
 moved to Texas.  Kendy attended and graduated from Follett High School 
in Follett, Texas with the class of 2014.  After high school graduation,
 she attended Frank Phillips Junior College and graduated with her 
Associate's Degree in Psychology. She attended West Texas A &amp;M for 
two more years. 

She moved to Hoxie in 2018 to be closer to her family. 
 She was working on her Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate through 
Colby Community College and planning on applying to the Nursing program.
 
 Kandy was a very loving and outgoing young lady. When she wasn’t 
working, she loved hanging out with her family and friends. She enjoyed
 writing stories and poems. She was an avid reader and had her nose in a
 book when she wasn’t with family and friends. She enjoyed doing her 
makeup and hair just like any other twenty-four year old. She had many 
ideas and dreams 
 .
 Kandy was working for the Sheridan County Health Complex as a 
Nursing Assistant. She thoroughly enjoyed her job and co-workers. Her 
patients were a top priority because she wanted them to feel like they 
were in their home-not the hospital. She wanted them to feel important 
and valued and believed this would help them get well faster. She was 
looking forward to continuing her education and becoming a nurse.
 Kendy is survived by her parents, Juan and Maria Rubio of Hoxie, 
Kansas; brothers, Juan Rubio, Valdemar Rubio, Anthony Rubio all of 
Hoxie, Kansas, and Claudio Hernandez of Mexico; sister, Dulce Soto of 
Hoxie, Kansas; nephew, Jaydon Calles; four nieces; and other family and 
friends.

A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at the
 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden, Kansas with Father Carlos Ruiz 
Santos presiding.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 
from 2:00 P.M.  to 7:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas. 

Memorials are suggested to the Kendy  Saray  Rubio-Gomez 
Memorial Fund.  Words of comfort may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez, 24, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 
as a result t of injuries sustained in a car accident.]Kendy was born 
in Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Rubio Olguin and Maria Rubio-Gomez 
on June 14, 1996. When Kendy was 3 years old, she moved with her 
family to Nebraska. After a few years of living in Nebraska, the family
 moved to Texas. Kendy attended and graduated from Follett High School 
in Follett, Texas with the class of 2014. After high school graduation,
 she attended Frank Phillips Junior College and graduated with her 
Associate's Degree in Psychology. She attended West Texas A &amp;M for 
two more years. She moved to Hoxie in 2018 to be closer to her family. 
 She was working on her Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate through 
Colby Community College and planning on applying to the Nursing program.
 
 Kandy was a very loving and outgoing young lady. When she wasn’t 
working, she loved hanging out with her family and friends. She enjoyed
 writing stories and poems. She was an avid reader and had her nose in a
 book when she wasn’t with family and friends. She enjoyed doing her 
makeup and hair just like any other twenty-four year old. She had many 
ideas and dreams 
 .
 Kandy was working for the Sheridan County Health Complex as a 
Nursing Assistant. She thoroughly enjoyed her job and co-workers. Her 
patients were a top priority because she wanted them to feel like they 
were in their home-not the hospital. She wanted them to feel important 
and valued and believed this would help them get well faster. She was 
looking forward to continuing her education and becoming a nurse.
 Kendy is survived by her parents, Juan and Maria Rubio of Hoxie, 
Kansas; brothers, Juan Rubio, Valdemar Rubio, Anthony Rubio all of 
Hoxie, Kansas, and Claudio Hernandez of Mexico; sister, Dulce Soto of 
Hoxie, Kansas; nephew, Jaydon Calles; four nieces; and other family and 
friends.
 A funeral service is planned for Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at the
 Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Selden, Kansas with Father Carlos Ruiz 
Santos presiding. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 
from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, Hoxie, 
Kansas. Memorials are suggested to the Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez 
Memorial Fund. Words of comfort may be left at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Kendy Saray Rubio-Gomez

Diane Jane (Dreiling) Walker, 57, passed away October 25, 2020, in Larned.

She was born July 29, 1963, to Ralph Edgar and Anna Marie “Peg” Turner Dreiling.

A lifetime area resident she was an administrative assistant for the 
Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Sacre Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and KOSE (Kansas Organization of State Employees), Larned.

On July 14, 1990, she married Michael Walker at Larned; they later divorced.

Survivors include: two sons, Alex Walker (Hannah Foster), Larned, 
Bryce Walker, Salina; two brothers, Tim (Janelle) Dreiling, Lake Kiowa, 
Texas, Doug (Denise) Dreiling, Scott City; and two sisters, Nancy (Dan) 
Peschka, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Judy (Jim) Damm, Larned.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Dreiling
 and Michael Dreiling; and two sisters, Katherine Hoge, and Debra 
Dreiling Robinson.

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. The service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29,
 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Diane Walker Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Diane Jane (Dreiling) Walker, 57, passed away October 25, 2020, in Larned.She was born July 29, 1963, to Ralph Edgar and Anna Marie “Peg” Turner Dreiling.A lifetime area resident she was an administrative assistant for the 
Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Sacre Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and KOSE (Kansas Organization of State Employees), Larned.On July 14, 1990, she married Michael Walker at Larned; they later divorced.Survivors include: two sons, Alex Walker (Hannah Foster), Larned, 
Bryce Walker, Salina; two brothers, Tim (Janelle) Dreiling, Lake Kiowa, 
Texas, Doug (Denise) Dreiling, Scott City; and two sisters, Nancy (Dan) 
Peschka, Lincoln, Nebraska, and Judy (Jim) Damm, Larned.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Dreiling
 and Michael Dreiling; and two sisters, Katherine Hoge, and Debra 
Dreiling Robinson.Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020, at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. The service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
 Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith 
Mortuary Chapel. Visitation 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29,
 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Diane Walker Memorial Fund in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences 
may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Diane Jane (Dreiling) Walker

Tuesday, September 4th, 1973-Saturday, October 24th, 2020

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Tuesday, September 4th, 1973-Saturday, October 24th, 2020An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Donn Jake Miller

Kimberly Kay (Suchy) Bainbridge, 45, passed away Saturday, October 
24, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, 
Nebraska. She fought a courageous battle against cancer for four years.

Kimberly was born February 20, 1975, in Great Bend the daughter of 
Rick and Kay Suchy. She was united in marriage to Gary Bainbridge June 
27, 2009, in Great Bend.

Kimberly was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a homemaker. She 
enjoyed gardening, physical fitness, the sand dunes and lakes. She loved
 spending time with her son Brodie and her niece Hayley and nephews 
Braxton, Caylon and Darin.

Survivors include her husband, Gary and son, Brodie both of the home;
 her parents, Rick and Kay Suchy of Great Bend; one brother, Aaron Suchy
 and Tierney Mermis of Great Bend; one sister, Nikki Munsch and husband 
Rick of Great Bend; one niece, Hayley Suchy; and three nephews, Braxton 
Love, Caylon Munsch and Darin Munsch.

Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with vigil service at 7:00
 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at St.
 Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Don Bedore presiding. The 
family requests those in attendance to wear masks and social distance. 
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been 
suggested to the Brodie’s Education Fund or Golden Belt Humane Society, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kimberly Kay (Suchy) Bainbridge, 45, passed away Saturday, October 
24, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, 
Nebraska. She fought a courageous battle against cancer for four years.Kimberly was born February 20, 1975, in Great Bend the daughter of 
Rick and Kay Suchy. She was united in marriage to Gary Bainbridge June 
27, 2009, in Great Bend.Kimberly was a lifetime resident of Great Bend and a homemaker. She 
enjoyed gardening, physical fitness, the sand dunes and lakes. She loved
 spending time with her son Brodie and her niece Hayley and nephews 
Braxton, Caylon and Darin.Survivors include her husband, Gary and son, Brodie both of the home;
 her parents, Rick and Kay Suchy of Great Bend; one brother, Aaron Suchy
 and Tierney Mermis of Great Bend; one sister, Nikki Munsch and husband 
Rick of Great Bend; one niece, Hayley Suchy; and three nephews, Braxton 
Love, Caylon Munsch and Darin Munsch.Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with vigil service at 7:00
 p.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020, all at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at St.
 Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Don Bedore presiding. The 
family requests those in attendance to wear masks and social distance. 
Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been 
suggested to the Brodie’s Education Fund or Golden Belt Humane Society, 
in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

 Kimberly Kay Bainbridge

Barbara Wolf, age 68, of Ellis, Ks passed away on Friday October 23, 2020, at home in Ellis. She was born November 6, 1951, to Shorty and Edna Kuhn.&nbsp; She grew up in Ellis, Ks and graduated from Ellis High School in 1969 then attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; She married Brian Wolf August 5, 1970, in Ellis, Ks. &nbsp; Barbara worked more than twenty-five years for Hays Internal Medicine Group as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. Barbara loved her Grandchildren with all her heart and spent a lot of time attending sporting events, dance recitals, and taking them for fun filled adventures on weekends.&nbsp; She enjoyed making treats and attending school parties.&nbsp; Barbara had many hobbies, including reading, sewing for people, baking for weddings, birthdays, and many other occasions. Her passion was spending time with Brian raising Greyhounds.&nbsp; Her specialty spoiling the puppies. &nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Brian of Ellis; Sons, Jeff (Tammy) of Ellis and Lee (Stephanne) of Chapman; sisters, Benita (Glen) Cox of Wichita and Judy (Ralph) White of Salina; grandchildren, LexAnne Wolf of Hays, Levi Wolf of Ellis, Morgan Wolf of Chapman, Taylor Scoggins of Abilene, Peyton Kitchens of Emporia, Spencer Crist of Coal City, Ill &nbsp;and Nia Carroll of Las Vegas, Nv; great granddaughters, Korbyn and Skylar Crist of Coal City, Ill; Great Grandsons, Mason Durant of Abilene; Landon, Maddox, and Jenson Carroll of Las Vegas Nv.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Interment will be family only. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM at the funeral chapel. Wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral service. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603490226289.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Wolf, age 68, of Ellis, Ks passed away on Friday October 23, 2020, at home in Ellis. She was born November 6, 1951, to Shorty and Edna Kuhn.&nbsp; She grew up in Ellis, Ks and graduated from Ellis High School in 1969 then attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; She married Brian Wolf August 5, 1970, in Ellis, Ks. &nbsp; Barbara worked more than twenty-five years for Hays Internal Medicine Group as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. Barbara loved her Grandchildren with all her heart and spent a lot of time attending sporting events, dance recitals, and taking them for fun filled adventures on weekends.&nbsp; She enjoyed making treats and attending school parties.&nbsp; Barbara had many hobbies, including reading, sewing for people, baking for weddings, birthdays, and many other occasions. Her passion was spending time with Brian raising Greyhounds.&nbsp; Her specialty spoiling the puppies. &nbsp; She is survived by her husband, Brian of Ellis; Sons, Jeff (Tammy) of Ellis and Lee (Stephanne) of Chapman; sisters, Benita (Glen) Cox of Wichita and Judy (Ralph) White of Salina; grandchildren, LexAnne Wolf of Hays, Levi Wolf of Ellis, Morgan Wolf of Chapman, Taylor Scoggins of Abilene, Peyton Kitchens of Emporia, Spencer Crist of Coal City, Ill &nbsp;and Nia Carroll of Las Vegas, Nv; great granddaughters, Korbyn and Skylar Crist of Coal City, Ill; Great Grandsons, Mason Durant of Abilene; Landon, Maddox, and Jenson Carroll of Las Vegas Nv.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, memorials suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Interment will be family only. Visitation will be Wednesday 5 PM – 7 PM at the funeral chapel. Wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral service. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Barbara Wolf

By BECKY KISER Hays Post

A winter weather advisory remains in effect for Hays and all of western Kansas until 7:30 p.m. Monday.

An early season winter storm moved out of the Rockies and into the High Plains, bringing with it the first snowfall of the season in Hays.

According to official records at the K-State Agricultural Research Center, 1.5 inches of snow fell in Hays overnight Sunday, yielding 0.12 inches of precipitation.

That precipitation is the first recorded in Hays during the month of October. The average amount of moisture by the end of the month is 1.48 inches.&nbsp;

The National Weather Service in Dodge City received a report of 3.3 inches of snow four miles southwest of Ellis.&nbsp;

Sunday's overnight temperature in Hays fell to 17 degrees, breaking the record low of 18 degrees set on Oct. 25, 1957.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603728731114.jpeg" alt="Hays received 1.5 inches of snow Sunday night in the first snowfall of the season." />
 <figcaption>Hays received 1.5 inches of snow Sunday night in the first snowfall of the season.</figcaption>
 </figure>By BECKY KISER Hays PostA winter weather advisory remains in effect for Hays and all of western Kansas until 7:30 p.m. Monday.An early season winter storm moved out of the Rockies and into the High Plains, bringing with it the first snowfall of the season in Hays.According to official records at the K-State Agricultural Research Center, 1.5 inches of snow fell in Hays overnight Sunday, yielding 0.12 inches of precipitation.That precipitation is the first recorded in Hays during the month of October. The average amount of moisture by the end of the month is 1.48 inches.&nbsp;The National Weather Service in Dodge City received a report of 3.3 inches of snow four miles southwest of Ellis.&nbsp;Sunday's overnight temperature in Hays fell to 17 degrees, breaking the record low of 18 degrees set on Oct. 25, 1957.<figure>
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First snow of the season also brings record overnight low

Clair Anthony Cordell, 83, of Little River, Kansas, passed away October 21, 2020 at his home. He was born November 8, 1936 in Little River, the son of John and Anna Lingg Cordell. Clair was a lifetime Little River resident. 

He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy, Hays, with the class of 1954. Clair was a maintenance foreman for Underground Storage. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River. 

He is survived by his son René Cordell of Wichita, KS; daughter, Lené Krause of Windom, KS; four grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Clair is preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna; and five siblings. 

Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will be at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River. A Parish Rosary will be said at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 23, 2020 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. 

Memorials may be given to Holy Trinity Catholic Church in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Clair Anthony Cordell, 83, of Little River, Kansas, passed away October 21, 2020 at his home. He was born November 8, 1936 in Little River, the son of John and Anna Lingg Cordell. Clair was a lifetime Little River resident. He graduated from St. Joseph Military Academy, Hays, with the class of 1954. Clair was a maintenance foreman for Underground Storage. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River. He is survived by his son René Cordell of Wichita, KS; daughter, Lené Krause of Windom, KS; four grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Clair is preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna; and five siblings. Funeral mass will be at 10:30 A.M., Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Little River, with Father Aaron Spexarth officiating. Burial will be at Bean Memorial Cemetery, Little River. A Parish Rosary will be said at 10:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 7:00 P.M., Friday, October 23, 2020 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons with family present from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to Holy Trinity Catholic Church in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Clair Anthony Cordell

Eric “Ike” Halling, 68, passed away surrounded by his loving 
family,&nbsp;Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born November 13, 1951 to Frank and Arlene (Hertel) Halling of
 Hanston Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 1969 graduate of Hanston High School and 
attended technical school in Oklahoma.&nbsp; He was a longtime Hanston 
resident, living in Hugoton, Kansas from 2003 to 2017 before returning 
to Hanston. He was a Compressor Station Technician for Northern Natural 
Gas in Burdett and West Texas Gas in Hugoton.&nbsp;Raised on a farm, Ike’s 
lifelong love of farming and cattle was instilled at a young age. 
Sharing this passion with his children and grandchildren was the 
greatest joy of his life.

He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hanston and Knights of Columbus Council 3218 Jetmore/Hanston.&nbsp;

On May 26, 1973 he married the love of his life, Cynthia “Cindy” Gulick at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jetmore, Kansas.&nbsp;

Survivors include: his wife of 47 years, Cindy, Hanston; their 
children, Tim&nbsp;Halling, Hanston, Curt&nbsp;Halling&nbsp;and wife Lauren, Minneola, 
Erin Huston and husband Matt, Spearville and Carmen Nau and husband 
Brandan, Spearville; daughter-in-law,&nbsp;Rakel&nbsp;Halling, Spearville; a 
brother, Anthony&nbsp;Halling,&nbsp;Ashtown, Arkansas; 3 sisters, Joyce&nbsp;Parrott, 
Las Vegas, Nevada, Brenda&nbsp;Salmans, Rose Hill, Kansas and 
Cheryl&nbsp;Diederich&nbsp;and husband Tom, Lenora, Kansas. He is also survived by
 12 grandchildren, Ethan, Karsen and Danica Halling, Speaville; Kristen,
 Aubrey and Dawson Huston, Spearville; Addia, Bristol and Casen Nau, 
Spearville; Eric, Elizabeth and Malorie Halling, Minneola.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;a son, Jim&nbsp;Halling,&nbsp;father 
and mother-in-law, Walt and Juanita Gulick&nbsp;and an infant brother, 
George&nbsp;Halling.&nbsp;

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. 
John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 
10:30 am Wednesday at the church with Fr. John&nbsp;Forkuoh&nbsp;presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, North of Bucklin.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp;

The family suggests memorials to Pleasant Valley Cemetery in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th&nbsp;Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eric “Ike” Halling, 68, passed away surrounded by his loving 
family,&nbsp;Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, 
Kansas.&nbsp;He was born November 13, 1951 to Frank and Arlene (Hertel) Halling of
 Hanston Kansas.&nbsp; He was a 1969 graduate of Hanston High School and 
attended technical school in Oklahoma.&nbsp; He was a longtime Hanston 
resident, living in Hugoton, Kansas from 2003 to 2017 before returning 
to Hanston. He was a Compressor Station Technician for Northern Natural 
Gas in Burdett and West Texas Gas in Hugoton.&nbsp;Raised on a farm, Ike’s 
lifelong love of farming and cattle was instilled at a young age. 
Sharing this passion with his children and grandchildren was the 
greatest joy of his life.He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Hanston and Knights of Columbus Council 3218 Jetmore/Hanston.&nbsp;On May 26, 1973 he married the love of his life, Cynthia “Cindy” Gulick at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Jetmore, Kansas.&nbsp;Survivors include: his wife of 47 years, Cindy, Hanston; their 
children, Tim&nbsp;Halling, Hanston, Curt&nbsp;Halling&nbsp;and wife Lauren, Minneola, 
Erin Huston and husband Matt, Spearville and Carmen Nau and husband 
Brandan, Spearville; daughter-in-law,&nbsp;Rakel&nbsp;Halling, Spearville; a 
brother, Anthony&nbsp;Halling,&nbsp;Ashtown, Arkansas; 3 sisters, Joyce&nbsp;Parrott, 
Las Vegas, Nevada, Brenda&nbsp;Salmans, Rose Hill, Kansas and 
Cheryl&nbsp;Diederich&nbsp;and husband Tom, Lenora, Kansas. He is also survived by
 12 grandchildren, Ethan, Karsen and Danica Halling, Speaville; Kristen,
 Aubrey and Dawson Huston, Spearville; Addia, Bristol and Casen Nau, 
Spearville; Eric, Elizabeth and Malorie Halling, Minneola.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents,&nbsp;a son, Jim&nbsp;Halling,&nbsp;father 
and mother-in-law, Walt and Juanita Gulick&nbsp;and an infant brother, 
George&nbsp;Halling.&nbsp;Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. 
John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville.&nbsp; Funeral Mass will be at 
10:30 am Wednesday at the church with Fr. John&nbsp;Forkuoh&nbsp;presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, North of Bucklin.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral 
Chapel, Dodge City.&nbsp;The family suggests memorials to Pleasant Valley Cemetery in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th&nbsp;Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp;

Eric 'Ike' Halling

Larry Joseph Renner, 79, died on October 22, 2020, at his home in Lane 
County, Kansas.  He was born on November 21, 1940, at Burlington, 
Colorado, the second child of Floyd &amp; Elnora (Moos) Renner.  Larry 
attended Smokey Angle Country School. 

After the family home burned down
 at Firstview the family moved to Cheyenne Wells where Larry finished 
the 8th grade at Scared Heart Catholic School. At the age of 14, he went
 to work full time. He spent the next few yeas working for local 
farmers and ranchers, breaking ad trading horses, riding saddle broncs 
at amateur and RCA rodeos and competing in wild horse races. In 1960 
Larry and his Brother David, friends Nick and Adrian Mousel rode 
horseback from Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to enter 
the Wild Horse Race at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Larry wrote a book about 
their adventures titled “90 Days In The Saddle”. Larry volunteered for 
the draft into the United States Army and did his basic training in San 
Antonio, Texas. He served as a Medic while stationed in Berlin, 
Germany. After his discharge he returned to Cortez, Colorado to work 
for Lynn Winbourn training horses at Wagon wheel Stables. 
He married Shirley Lynn Winbourn on December 5, 1965 at Aztec, New 
Mexico. To this union 8 children were born, Sandy, infant twins Michael
 &amp; Michelene, infant twins Joseph Lee &amp; Joseph Dee, Ira, Stella 
and Molly. The family lived on their place north of Kit Carson, 
Colorado raising cattle and horses until 1980 when Larry took a job at 
the UU Bar Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. The family returned to 
Cheyenne Wells in 1981 where Larry tended cattle for various cattlemen 
and ranchers in Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas. In his later years
 he moved to Jiggs, Nevada to work on the Triangle L/Rother Ranch with 
his son Ira. He loved his years working there and loved the mountains 
of Nevada. 
He is survived by Shirley Renner, his Children- Sandy (Leon Scheck) 
Renner of Dighton, Kansas, Ira (Monti) Renner of Jiggs, Nevada, Stella 
(Lee) Worley of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado and Molly (Jason) Lamb of 
Russell Springs, Kansas, 12 Grandchildren- Samantha Reinhart, Dillon, 
Ethan, Dawson, Evan, Savannah and Serenity Worley, Emily Kemp, Peggy 
Kern, Zeke Renner and Maddie and Macey Lamb, 9 Great-Grandchildren- 
Cooper, Aubree, Corbin, Suzana, Briana, Olivia, Weston, Austin &amp; Jax
 his Siblings- Murry (Carol) Renner, Rose Galli, Antionette (John) 
Eastlake, Roger (Hope) Renner and Sister-In-Laws- Virginia Renner and 
Fern Renner 
He is preceded in death by his Parents= Floyd and Elnora Renner, 
In-Laws- Lynn and Dora (Huddleston) Winbourn, 4 Infant Children- 
Michael, Michelene, Joseph Lee &amp; Joseph Dee, 2 Brothers- Jim Renner 
and David Renner, Niece- Katrina Galli, Nephew- Kit Eastlake and 
Brother-In-Laws Paul Galli. Chip Winbourn and Ted Winbourn and 
Sister-In-Law- Shelly Renner. 
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM MST Friday at the Fairgrounds 
Community Building in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado with Pastor Jim Brown 
officiating. Interment will be in Jiggs, Nevada. Memorials are 
suggested to Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Larry Joseph Renner, 79, died on October 22, 2020, at his home in Lane 
County, Kansas. He was born on November 21, 1940, at Burlington, 
Colorado, the second child of Floyd &amp; Elnora (Moos) Renner. Larry 
attended Smokey Angle Country School. After the family home burned down
 at Firstview the family moved to Cheyenne Wells where Larry finished 
the 8th grade at Scared Heart Catholic School. At the age of 14, he went
 to work full time. He spent the next few yeas working for local 
farmers and ranchers, breaking ad trading horses, riding saddle broncs 
at amateur and RCA rodeos and competing in wild horse races. In 1960 
Larry and his Brother David, friends Nick and Adrian Mousel rode 
horseback from Cheyenne Wells, Colorado to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to enter 
the Wild Horse Race at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Larry wrote a book about 
their adventures titled “90 Days In The Saddle”. Larry volunteered for 
the draft into the United States Army and did his basic training in San 
Antonio, Texas. He served as a Medic while stationed in Berlin, 
Germany. After his discharge he returned to Cortez, Colorado to work 
for Lynn Winbourn training horses at Wagon wheel Stables. 
He married Shirley Lynn Winbourn on December 5, 1965 at Aztec, New 
Mexico. To this union 8 children were born, Sandy, infant twins Michael
 &amp; Michelene, infant twins Joseph Lee &amp; Joseph Dee, Ira, Stella 
and Molly. The family lived on their place north of Kit Carson, 
Colorado raising cattle and horses until 1980 when Larry took a job at 
the UU Bar Ranch in Cimarron, New Mexico. The family returned to 
Cheyenne Wells in 1981 where Larry tended cattle for various cattlemen 
and ranchers in Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas. In his later years
 he moved to Jiggs, Nevada to work on the Triangle L/Rother Ranch with 
his son Ira. He loved his years working there and loved the mountains 
of Nevada. 
He is survived by Shirley Renner, his Children- Sandy (Leon Scheck) 
Renner of Dighton, Kansas, Ira (Monti) Renner of Jiggs, Nevada, Stella 
(Lee) Worley of Cheyenne Wells, Colorado and Molly (Jason) Lamb of 
Russell Springs, Kansas, 12 Grandchildren- Samantha Reinhart, Dillon, 
Ethan, Dawson, Evan, Savannah and Serenity Worley, Emily Kemp, Peggy 
Kern, Zeke Renner and Maddie and Macey Lamb, 9 Great-Grandchildren- 
Cooper, Aubree, Corbin, Suzana, Briana, Olivia, Weston, Austin &amp; Jax
 his Siblings- Murry (Carol) Renner, Rose Galli, Antionette (John) 
Eastlake, Roger (Hope) Renner and Sister-In-Laws- Virginia Renner and 
Fern Renner 
He is preceded in death by his Parents= Floyd and Elnora Renner, 
In-Laws- Lynn and Dora (Huddleston) Winbourn, 4 Infant Children- 
Michael, Michelene, Joseph Lee &amp; Joseph Dee, 2 Brothers- Jim Renner 
and David Renner, Niece- Katrina Galli, Nephew- Kit Eastlake and 
Brother-In-Laws Paul Galli. Chip Winbourn and Ted Winbourn and 
Sister-In-Law- Shelly Renner. 
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM MST Friday at the Fairgrounds 
Community Building in Cheyenne Wells, Colorado with Pastor Jim Brown 
officiating. Interment will be in Jiggs, Nevada. Memorials are 
suggested to Working Ranch Cowboys Foundation in care of Boomhower 
Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Larry Joseph Renner

Joan Marie Mosher, 87, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at her home in Russell.

Joan was born on January 15, 1933, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Demante) Starkey.  She grew up in Clyde, Kansas, and graduated from Clyde High School.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Harold “Gene” Mosher on July 28, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas.  From this union Joan and Gene were blessed with a daughter Margaret.  Joan was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and took pride in working in her yard and flower garden.

She is survived by her loving husband, of 70 years, Gene of the home, her daughter Margaret Mosher of Salina, Kansas, and a sister Betty Lyons of Topeka, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. 

A private service will be held by the family and close friends and cremation has been selected by the family.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603655696726.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Joan Marie Mosher, 87, of Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, October 1, 2020, at her home in Russell.Joan was born on January 15, 1933, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Mabel (Demante) Starkey. She grew up in Clyde, Kansas, and graduated from Clyde High School. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Harold “Gene” Mosher on July 28, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas. From this union Joan and Gene were blessed with a daughter Margaret. Joan was a loving wife, mother and homemaker and took pride in working in her yard and flower garden.She is survived by her loving husband, of 70 years, Gene of the home, her daughter Margaret Mosher of Salina, Kansas, and a sister Betty Lyons of Topeka, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. A private service will be held by the family and close friends and cremation has been selected by the family. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Joan Marie Mosher

By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2020/10/26/secret-recording-exposes-three-wichita-politicians-to-demands-for-their-resignation/">Kansas Reflector</a>

TOPEKA — Three members of the Sedgwick County Commission on Sunday denounced Republican colleague Michael O’Donnell after the <a href="https://www.kansas.com/article246669242.html">Wichita Eagle published a secret recording</a>
 of O’Donnell, a Wichita city councilman and a Kansas House member 
plotting to deceive the public about their role in a false campaign 
video accusing a Democratic candidate for mayor of sexual harassment.

Commissioners Lacey Cruse,
 David Dennis and Jim Howell made clear O’Donnell’s statements on the 
45-minute recording, including political advice to attack first and 
“avoid the truth at all expense,” made it impossible for him to continue
 serving the county.

In the at-times chaotic 
recording, made shortly before the November 2019 mayoral election and 
released to the public due to a pending lawsuit, O’Donnell said it might
 be possible to blame their sleazy campaign attack on a former Kansas 
Republican Party chairman. He also declared such coverups to be 
“standard political operations.” He expressed admiration for the good 
sense of Democrats to betray each other quietly. And, he said, there 
wasn’t a pro-life person unhappy with the assassination a decade ago of 
Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller.

“Michael O’Donnell has 
proven to be a risk and major liability to Sedgwick County,” said Cruse,
 a Democrat. “I’m not shocked by what we all heard on this tape because I
 have witnessed this type of unethical behavior for almost two years. 
I’m not willing to get in line and be quiet. This behavior is not okay 
and those who choose to be silent, those who are not willing to speak 
out about this publicly, are part of the problem.”

Howell, the GOP chairman 
of the county commission, went further and urged O’Donnell, Wichita City
 Councilman James Clendenin and Kansas House Rep. Michael Capps to 
immediately resign from public office.

“The people of Sedgwick 
county deserve representation that is ethical, above reproach and 
honest,” Howell said. “The actions of these men in the<a href="https://www.kwch.com/2020/08/28/man-behind-protect-wichita-girls-video-breaks-silence/"> ‘Protect Wichita Girls’ scandal</a> is reprehensible and embarrassing to our community.”

So far, the three Wichita 
politicians have chosen to cling to their jobs. O’Donnell is seeking 
re-election to the county commission on Nov. 3. In August, Wichita 
voters decided to end Capps’ career in the Kansas House effective in 
January. Capps was hammered in the GOP primary, receiving just 25% of 
the vote. Clendenin, a member of the city council since 2011, isn’t on 
the 2020 ballot.

In the recording, the 
three politicians and the producer of the video agreed to blame Sedgwick
 County Republican Party chairman Dalton Glasscock for orchestrating the
 commercial. They considered and rejected the idea of also fingering 
Kelly Arnold, who has served as Sedgwick County’s clerk since 2008 and 
was the Kansas GOP chairman from 2013 to 2019.

The malicious video, 
posted to Facebook and YouTube, featured unidentified women silhouetted 
against a menacing background who alleged without evidence sexual 
harassment by state legislators. The target was then-Democratic mayoral 
candidate Brandon Whipple, who by implication was accused of engaging in
 misconduct as a member of the Kansas House. In closing moments of the 
video, the women say, “Stop Brandon Whipple.”

The video was apparently 
viewed more than 400,000 times. It was traced to a New Mexico shadow 
company, Protect Wichita’s Girls LLC, that was linked to Capps.

Whipple, who said the 
video was part of a political misinformation campaign, easily won the 
November 2019 election. He defeated incumbent Republican Mayor Jeff 
Longwell by more than 10 percentage points. Longwell’s re-election was 
hampered by reports he intervened to award the new water plant contract 
for the state’s largest city to his political supporters and friends.

Shortly after the video 
began appearing online in October 2019, Whipple filed a lawsuit against 
video producer Matthew Colborn and two John Does. Colborn, who recorded 
the four-person conversation in which the coverup and misdirection was 
mapped out, was dropped from the suit in exchange for turning over the 
audio recording and other evidence to Whipple’s lawyers. The lawsuit has
 been amended to target O’Donnell, Clendenin and Capps.

Michael
 Shultz, the Wichita attorney for Colborn, said his client regretted 
participating in the underhanded assault and learned painful lessons 
about politics, relationships and business. Colborn is being scapegoated
 in the public eye by the scandal, Schultz said.

“Matthew
 was at the meeting where Michael O’Donnell, James Clendenin and Michael
 Capps planned to push the blame for this ad onto Dalton Glasscock and 
others,” Schultz said. “To protect himself, he recorded that 
conversation. We are releasing that recording now to demonstrate the 
accuracy of what Matthew has now said and to try and stop those who 
continue to attack him.”

The meeting that produced 
the secret recording was called to help Capps prepare for a 2019 radio 
interview on the video controversy with Wichita talk show host John 
Whitmer, a former Republican state legislator. Capps and O’Donnell 
sounded confident Whitmer would be sympathetic to their claims, 
asserting Whitmer was opposed to election of a Democrat as mayor and had
 a strong dislike for Glasscock.

“John, though, wants Dalton’s head. He doesn’t know how to hunt. He just wants to collect,” Capps said on the recording.

Capps, who was angry 
Glasscock had previously called for his resignation, could be heard on 
the recording practicing his talking points in advance of the radio 
interview, including: “Let me be clear to your listeners and to you 
John. I had nothing to do with the production of this video.”

O’Donnell advised Capps to
 claim firsthand knowledge that both Glasscock and Arnold spoke of plans
 designed to conceal information about who was responsible for the 
video. O’Donnell said linking the pair would deflect damage to the 
Sedgwick County Republican Party, because it would appear “more of a 
conspiracy by the party to cover itself.”

Later in the conversation,
 the group decided Arnold was too influential among Sedgwick County 
Republicans to accuse of misconduct. Backlash from Arnold could get out 
of hand, so they agreed Glasscock would be framed alone. They also 
agreed it would be useful to place responsibility at Glasscock’s feet if
 the Republican mayor lost the campaign to Whipple.

“Nobody questions Kelly 
(Arnold) being an ultra-party guy, a conservative,” O’Donnell said. “I 
just think naming him in this deal will bring added scrutiny that we, 
particularly James (Clendenin) and I don’t need.”

Clendenin, the Wichita 
city council member, said labeling Arnold as a responsible party could 
open an unsavory two-front political conflict. He also predicted 
maneuvering their way out of the Whipple video scandal by boxing in 
Glasscock wouldn’t “go as smoothly as we’re talking about it right now.”

“This is not an ideal 
narrative,” Capps said. “I’m going to accept the fact that it is not. 
But I’m also looking at this purely from a business/political 
perspective. That it’s either our necks or his.”

“I’m always learned in 
politics,” O’Donnell said, “it’s always avoid the truth at all expense. 
Right? And, just go on the attack.”

O’Donnell at several 
points in the recording recommended they each be vague when pointing 
fingers at other people, because specifics could come back to haunt them
 if a lawsuit went to the discovery stage or a trial.

In 2018, O’Donnell was 
indicted on federal charges that included 23 counts of wire fraud and 
three counts of money laundering. The allegations of campaign finance 
misconduct related to his campaign for the Kansas Senate and O’Donnell’s
 decision to write a series of checks from a campaign account to 
friends. He was acquitted last year of 21 counts and the jury couldn’t 
reach a verdict on five counts. He described the trial as the worst 
experience of his life.

“I don’t think we’re all 
culpable like for a lawsuit or something,” O’Donnell said on the audio 
recording, “but what I think — I just don’t ever want it to get into 
discovery mode.”

The
 Kansas Democratic Party jumped into the fray with a photograph of 
O’Donnell standing next to U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, a Republican in a 
tight race for U.S. Senate against Democratic Kansas Sen. Barbara 
Bollier.

“What
 games are Roger Marshall and Michael O’Donnell playing?” the Democrats 
claimed Kansans deserved to know. “Does Roger Marshall stand by his 
‘friend’ Michael O’Donnell’s actions?”

As if there wasn’t enough drama in Whipple’s life, a Wichita musician and retired firefighter was <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/17/us/wichita-kansas-mayor-mask-arrest-trnd/index.html">arrested Oct. 16 on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor</a> due to frustration with the city’s COVID-19 mask ordinance.

Tim Carpenter has reported on Kansas for 35 years. He covered the Capitol for 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal and previously worked for the Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603722521631.png" alt="From left: Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O'Donnell, Kansas House Rep. Michael Capps and Wichita City Councilman James Clendenin. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)" />
 <figcaption>From left: Sedgwick County Commissioner Michael O'Donnell, Kansas House Rep. Michael Capps and Wichita City Councilman James Clendenin. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)</figcaption>
 </figure>By TIM CARPENTER <a href="https://kansasreflector.com/2020/10/26/secret-recording-exposes-three-wichita-politicians-to-demands-for-their-resignation/">Kansas Reflector</a>TOPEKA — Three members of the Sedgwick County Commission on Sunday denounced Republican colleague Michael O’Donnell after the <a href="https://www.kansas.com/article246669242.html">Wichita Eagle published a secret recording</a>
 of O’Donnell, a Wichita city councilman and a Kansas House member 
plotting to deceive the public about their role in a false campaign 
video accusing a Democratic candidate for mayor of sexual harassment.Commissioners Lacey Cruse,
 David Dennis and Jim Howell made clear O’Donnell’s statements on the 
45-minute recording, including political advice to attack first and 
“avoid the truth at all expense,” made it impossible for him to continue
 serving the county.In the at-times chaotic 
recording, made shortly before the November 2019 mayoral election and 
released to the public due to a pending lawsuit, O’Donnell said it might
 be possible to blame their sleazy campaign attack on a former Kansas 
Republican Party chairman. He also declared such coverups to be 
“standard political operations.” He expressed admiration for the good 
sense of Democrats to betray each other quietly. And, he said, there 
wasn’t a pro-life person unhappy with the assassination a decade ago of 
Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller.“Michael O’Donnell has 
proven to be a risk and major liability to Sedgwick County,” said Cruse,
 a Democrat. “I’m not shocked by what we all heard on this tape because I
 have witnessed this type of unethical behavior for almost two years. 
I’m not willing to get in line and be quiet. This behavior is not okay 
and those who choose to be silent, those who are not willing to speak 
out about this publicly, are part of the problem.”Howell, the GOP chairman 
of the county commission, went further and urged O’Donnell, Wichita City
 Councilman James Clendenin and Kansas House Rep. Michael Capps to 
immediately resign from public office.“The people of Sedgwick 
county deserve representation that is ethical, above reproach and 
honest,” Howell said. “The actions of these men in the<a href="https://www.kwch.com/2020/08/28/man-behind-protect-wichita-girls-video-breaks-silence/"> ‘Protect Wichita Girls’ scandal</a> is reprehensible and embarrassing to our community.”So far, the three Wichita 
politicians have chosen to cling to their jobs. O’Donnell is seeking 
re-election to the county commission on Nov. 3. In August, Wichita 
voters decided to end Capps’ career in the Kansas House effective in 
January. Capps was hammered in the GOP primary, receiving just 25% of 
the vote. Clendenin, a member of the city council since 2011, isn’t on 
the 2020 ballot.<h2>The blame game</h2>In the recording, the 
three politicians and the producer of the video agreed to blame Sedgwick
 County Republican Party chairman Dalton Glasscock for orchestrating the
 commercial. They considered and rejected the idea of also fingering 
Kelly Arnold, who has served as Sedgwick County’s clerk since 2008 and 
was the Kansas GOP chairman from 2013 to 2019.The malicious video, 
posted to Facebook and YouTube, featured unidentified women silhouetted 
against a menacing background who alleged without evidence sexual 
harassment by state legislators. The target was then-Democratic mayoral 
candidate Brandon Whipple, who by implication was accused of engaging in
 misconduct as a member of the Kansas House. In closing moments of the 
video, the women say, “Stop Brandon Whipple.”The video was apparently 
viewed more than 400,000 times. It was traced to a New Mexico shadow 
company, Protect Wichita’s Girls LLC, that was linked to Capps.Whipple, who said the 
video was part of a political misinformation campaign, easily won the 
November 2019 election. He defeated incumbent Republican Mayor Jeff 
Longwell by more than 10 percentage points. Longwell’s re-election was 
hampered by reports he intervened to award the new water plant contract 
for the state’s largest city to his political supporters and friends.Shortly after the video 
began appearing online in October 2019, Whipple filed a lawsuit against 
video producer Matthew Colborn and two John Does. Colborn, who recorded 
the four-person conversation in which the coverup and misdirection was 
mapped out, was dropped from the suit in exchange for turning over the 
audio recording and other evidence to Whipple’s lawyers. The lawsuit has
 been amended to target O’Donnell, Clendenin and Capps.Michael
 Shultz, the Wichita attorney for Colborn, said his client regretted 
participating in the underhanded assault and learned painful lessons 
about politics, relationships and business. Colborn is being scapegoated
 in the public eye by the scandal, Schultz said. 
“Matthew
 was at the meeting where Michael O’Donnell, James Clendenin and Michael
 Capps planned to push the blame for this ad onto Dalton Glasscock and 
others,” Schultz said. “To protect himself, he recorded that 
conversation. We are releasing that recording now to demonstrate the 
accuracy of what Matthew has now said and to try and stop those who 
continue to attack him.”<h2>‘Dalton’s head’</h2>The meeting that produced 
the secret recording was called to help Capps prepare for a 2019 radio 
interview on the video controversy with Wichita talk show host John 
Whitmer, a former Republican state legislator. Capps and O’Donnell 
sounded confident Whitmer would be sympathetic to their claims, 
asserting Whitmer was opposed to election of a Democrat as mayor and had
 a strong dislike for Glasscock.“John, though, wants Dalton’s head. He doesn’t know how to hunt. He just wants to collect,” Capps said on the recording.Capps, who was angry 
Glasscock had previously called for his resignation, could be heard on 
the recording practicing his talking points in advance of the radio 
interview, including: “Let me be clear to your listeners and to you 
John. I had nothing to do with the production of this video.”O’Donnell advised Capps to
 claim firsthand knowledge that both Glasscock and Arnold spoke of plans
 designed to conceal information about who was responsible for the 
video. O’Donnell said linking the pair would deflect damage to the 
Sedgwick County Republican Party, because it would appear “more of a 
conspiracy by the party to cover itself.”Later in the conversation,
 the group decided Arnold was too influential among Sedgwick County 
Republicans to accuse of misconduct. Backlash from Arnold could get out 
of hand, so they agreed Glasscock would be framed alone. They also 
agreed it would be useful to place responsibility at Glasscock’s feet if
 the Republican mayor lost the campaign to Whipple.“Nobody questions Kelly 
(Arnold) being an ultra-party guy, a conservative,” O’Donnell said. “I 
just think naming him in this deal will bring added scrutiny that we, 
particularly James (Clendenin) and I don’t need.”<h2>Narrative not ideal</h2>Clendenin, the Wichita 
city council member, said labeling Arnold as a responsible party could 
open an unsavory two-front political conflict. He also predicted 
maneuvering their way out of the Whipple video scandal by boxing in 
Glasscock wouldn’t “go as smoothly as we’re talking about it right now.”“This is not an ideal 
narrative,” Capps said. “I’m going to accept the fact that it is not. 
But I’m also looking at this purely from a business/political 
perspective. That it’s either our necks or his.”“I’m always learned in 
politics,” O’Donnell said, “it’s always avoid the truth at all expense. 
Right? And, just go on the attack.”O’Donnell at several 
points in the recording recommended they each be vague when pointing 
fingers at other people, because specifics could come back to haunt them
 if a lawsuit went to the discovery stage or a trial.In 2018, O’Donnell was 
indicted on federal charges that included 23 counts of wire fraud and 
three counts of money laundering. The allegations of campaign finance 
misconduct related to his campaign for the Kansas Senate and O’Donnell’s
 decision to write a series of checks from a campaign account to 
friends. He was acquitted last year of 21 counts and the jury couldn’t 
reach a verdict on five counts. He described the trial as the worst 
experience of his life.“I don’t think we’re all 
culpable like for a lawsuit or something,” O’Donnell said on the audio 
recording, “but what I think — I just don’t ever want it to get into 
discovery mode.”The
 Kansas Democratic Party jumped into the fray with a photograph of 
O’Donnell standing next to U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall, a Republican in a 
tight race for U.S. Senate against Democratic Kansas Sen. Barbara 
Bollier.“What
 games are Roger Marshall and Michael O’Donnell playing?” the Democrats 
claimed Kansans deserved to know. “Does Roger Marshall stand by his 
‘friend’ Michael O’Donnell’s actions?”As if there wasn’t enough drama in Whipple’s life, a Wichita musician and retired firefighter was <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/17/us/wichita-kansas-mayor-mask-arrest-trnd/index.html">arrested Oct. 16 on suspicion of threatening to kidnap and kill the mayor</a> due to frustration with the city’s COVID-19 mask ordinance.Tim Carpenter has reported on Kansas for 35 years. He covered the Capitol for 16 years at the Topeka Capital-Journal and previously worked for the Lawrence Journal-World and United Press International.&nbsp;

Resignation demands after recording exposes three Wichita politicians

Yvonne J. Spangler, 93, died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Park Lane 
Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born on August 16, 1927, at Park 
City, Utah, the daughter of Oliver &amp; Maude (Clevenger) Ziegler. She 
married James R. Spangler on February 7, 1946, at Scott City. He died on
 September 14, 2014. 
Yvonne grew up in Lake City, Colorado and graduated from Gunnison High 
School. After her marriage she moved to Scott City and she and her 
husband owned and operated Jim Spangler Trucking and also owned Spangler
 Retail Liquor. She was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church of Scott 
City, Altar Society and the Club One Hundred Dance Group. She enjoyed 
dancing, crocheting and baking. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 3 Brothers- David Ziegler, Sanford Ziegler and Bill 
Ziegler and Sister- Mary Ellen Ziegler. 
She is survived by her Children- Les &amp; Mary Ann Spangler of Scott 
City, Danny &amp; Mona Spangler of Scott City, Lynette &amp; Bill Payne 
of Pueblo, Colorado, Shane &amp; Shauna Spangler of Lamar, Colorado and 
Yvette &amp; Greg Mills of Scott City, 9 Grandchildren and 5 
Great-Grandchildren. 
Rosary Service will be at 6:00 PM Tuesday and Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM 
Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev Augustine Owusu as 
Celebrant. Burial will be in Scott County Cemetery.

Memorials are 
suggested to Park Lane Nursing Home or St Joseph Catholic Church in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home.  

Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603720531210.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Yvonne J. Spangler, 93, died on Friday, October 23, 2020, at Park Lane 
Nursing Home in Scott City. She was born on August 16, 1927, at Park 
City, Utah, the daughter of Oliver &amp; Maude (Clevenger) Ziegler. She 
married James R. Spangler on February 7, 1946, at Scott City. He died on
 September 14, 2014. 
Yvonne grew up in Lake City, Colorado and graduated from Gunnison High 
School. After her marriage she moved to Scott City and she and her 
husband owned and operated Jim Spangler Trucking and also owned Spangler
 Retail Liquor. She was a member of St Joseph Catholic Church of Scott 
City, Altar Society and the Club One Hundred Dance Group. She enjoyed 
dancing, crocheting and baking. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Husband, 3 Brothers- David Ziegler, Sanford Ziegler and Bill 
Ziegler and Sister- Mary Ellen Ziegler. 
She is survived by her Children- Les &amp; Mary Ann Spangler of Scott 
City, Danny &amp; Mona Spangler of Scott City, Lynette &amp; Bill Payne 
of Pueblo, Colorado, Shane &amp; Shauna Spangler of Lamar, Colorado and 
Yvette &amp; Greg Mills of Scott City, 9 Grandchildren and 5 
Great-Grandchildren. 
Rosary Service will be at 6:00 PM Tuesday and Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM 
Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev Augustine Owusu as 
Celebrant. Burial will be in Scott County Cemetery. Memorials are 
suggested to Park Lane Nursing Home or St Joseph Catholic Church in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Yvonne J. Spangler

Kirk J. Hecker, age 58, of Prescott, Arizona, (formerly of Oakley, 
Kansas), passed away on October 15, 2020 at the Yavapai Regional Medical
 Center, Prescott, Arizona.

Kirk was born on August 21, 1962 in Colby, Kansas, to James Jerome 
and Noralee Marie (Schwebach) Hecker. He attended Oakley High School and
 was a ranch hand and farmer. Kirk was a church member of Living 
Waters.&nbsp;

Kirk is survived by his brothers: Dan Hecker (Jennifer) of Hays and 
Chris Hecker (Karla) of Hays, his sisters: Lori Denning (Joe) of 
Monument, CO. and Sara Van Eaton (Paul) of Oakley and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.&nbsp;

Arrangements with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 217 Freeman Ave., P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748

Sign the online Guest Book at www.kennedykosterfh.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603720471029.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kirk J. Hecker, age 58, of Prescott, Arizona, (formerly of Oakley, 
Kansas), passed away on October 15, 2020 at the Yavapai Regional Medical
 Center, Prescott, Arizona.Kirk was born on August 21, 1962 in Colby, Kansas, to James Jerome 
and Noralee Marie (Schwebach) Hecker. He attended Oakley High School and
 was a ranch hand and farmer. Kirk was a church member of Living 
Waters.&nbsp;Kirk is survived by his brothers: Dan Hecker (Jennifer) of Hays and 
Chris Hecker (Karla) of Hays, his sisters: Lori Denning (Joe) of 
Monument, CO. and Sara Van Eaton (Paul) of Oakley and many nieces, 
nephews, and cousins.&nbsp;A private family service is planned.Arrangements with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 217 Freeman Ave., P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748Sign the online Guest Book at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Kirk J. Hecker

Roland D. Kesler passed away October 
21, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
February 4, 1927, on the family farm southwest of Quinter to Walter 
Benjamin and Ruth Marie (Miller) Kesler.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Roland attended grade school at the 
Fairview School.&nbsp; He graduated from Quinter High School with the class 
of 1944.&nbsp; Roland enrolled with McPherson College that Fall.&nbsp; At the end 
of the semester, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for the duration of the 
war.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He married Valetta Mae Folkers on 
February 24, 1952.&nbsp; To this union were born four sons, Daryl of 
WaKeeney, Rex of Houston, Texas, Gary of Ottawa, and Lynn of St. Cloud, 
Florida.&nbsp; They all survive him.&nbsp; Roland then became Postmaster of 
Quinter Post Office in 1959 and served until 1987.

Roland and Valetta then began the 
years of “Snowbirds” in Tucson, Arizona for 3 years, then McAllen, Texas
 for 25 years.&nbsp; During the years from 1990 to 2009, the fall months were
 spent volunteering at SERRV in New Windsor, Maryland.&nbsp; He found it 
difficult to describe the pleasure of volunteering.&nbsp; He enjoyed many 
evenings playing winter volleyball and playing softball in the 
summertime.&nbsp; They enjoyed playing cards and many games in McAllen and in
 the later years.

Other survivors include his 
grandchildren, Jeff and Tara Kesler, McKenzie and Thiago Baby, Grady and
 Jessica Kesler, Brice and Whitney Kesler, Lucas Kesler, Catherine 
Kesler, Quinton Kesler; and six great-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, 
Emma Kesler, Aubrey Kesler, Connor Kesler, Garret Kesler, and Kobe 
Long.&nbsp; Also surviving are step grandchildren, Jordan Long, Chris and 
Cory Long, Charissa Castellanos, and Brittany Abbott; and sisters, Doris
 Metzler of Bridgewater, Virginia, and Carol Hess of Fort Wayne, 
Indiana.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Sylvan 
Kesler; and sisters, Lera Kesler and Vivian Norton.

Memorial services will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to Quinter Church of The Brethren or the 
Quinter Senior Citizen’s Center.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may
 be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/10/1603720270990.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Roland D. Kesler passed away October 
21, 2020, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born 
February 4, 1927, on the family farm southwest of Quinter to Walter 
Benjamin and Ruth Marie (Miller) Kesler.&nbsp;&nbsp;Roland attended grade school at the 
Fairview School.&nbsp; He graduated from Quinter High School with the class 
of 1944.&nbsp; Roland enrolled with McPherson College that Fall.&nbsp; At the end 
of the semester, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy for the duration of the 
war.&nbsp;&nbsp;He married Valetta Mae Folkers on 
February 24, 1952.&nbsp; To this union were born four sons, Daryl of 
WaKeeney, Rex of Houston, Texas, Gary of Ottawa, and Lynn of St. Cloud, 
Florida.&nbsp; They all survive him.&nbsp; Roland then became Postmaster of 
Quinter Post Office in 1959 and served until 1987.Roland and Valetta then began the 
years of “Snowbirds” in Tucson, Arizona for 3 years, then McAllen, Texas
 for 25 years.&nbsp; During the years from 1990 to 2009, the fall months were
 spent volunteering at SERRV in New Windsor, Maryland.&nbsp; He found it 
difficult to describe the pleasure of volunteering.&nbsp; He enjoyed many 
evenings playing winter volleyball and playing softball in the 
summertime.&nbsp; They enjoyed playing cards and many games in McAllen and in
 the later years.Other survivors include his 
grandchildren, Jeff and Tara Kesler, McKenzie and Thiago Baby, Grady and
 Jessica Kesler, Brice and Whitney Kesler, Lucas Kesler, Catherine 
Kesler, Quinton Kesler; and six great-grandchildren, Matthew Kesler, 
Emma Kesler, Aubrey Kesler, Connor Kesler, Garret Kesler, and Kobe 
Long.&nbsp; Also surviving are step grandchildren, Jordan Long, Chris and 
Cory Long, Charissa Castellanos, and Brittany Abbott; and sisters, Doris
 Metzler of Bridgewater, Virginia, and Carol Hess of Fort Wayne, 
Indiana.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Sylvan 
Kesler; and sisters, Lera Kesler and Vivian Norton.Memorial services will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation was chosen.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial 
contributions may be made to Quinter Church of The Brethren or the 
Quinter Senior Citizen’s Center.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may
 be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 S. Main, Quinter, KS&nbsp; 67752.