Wendell L. Felsburg age 78, was born on October 2, 1941, to Walter and 
Norma (Franklin) Felsburg of Gaylord, KS. He grew up the oldest of four 
children on the family farm just south of town. He passed away on July 
18, 2020 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.
 At the age of 18, he joined the US Navy where he served four years, 
during peace time, as a Radioman on an aircraft carrier. He returned 
home and started driving a milk truck around his hometown area. He then 
worked for Conrad Irrigation for several years followed by CE Johnson 
Trucking owned by Thomas Johnson, both of Gaylord, KS. 
 He began driving commercially for Curtis Trucking out of Denver, CO,
 where he earned his first 1 Million Miles in truck driving from NY to 
LA. After that he drove for Ligon Trucking out of Paducah, KY. He drove 
for Graves Truck Line’s Jayhawk Division for over 10 years. He also 
drove for Bruenger Trucking out of Wichita, KS for many years. Then in 
1996, he moved from commercial to private trucking and hauled grain for 
local farmers and corn seed for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. out 
of Doniphan, Nebraska.
 Late in his career, he and his brother, David, paved the way in 
revolutionizing how Pioneer unloaded their corn seed from the trailers 
by bringing Wilkens Walking Floor Trailers to corn harvest in 1997. By 
doing this, they were able to haul twice as many loads as the other 
drivers with normal trailers. Within 2 years, Pioneer made it a 
requirement for all drivers that hauled for them to have the walking 
floor trailers during corn harvest due to Wendell and David’s foresight.
 This was a highlight of his 50+ years as a semi-truck driver, retiring 
in 2019 with over 3 Million miles to his credit.
 He and his wife of 53 years, Ann Jean (Runnion) of Norton, KS, were 
married on February 13, 1967. They raised three daughters in the town of
 Gaylord, KS. They also helped to raise a granddaughter and a grandson 
that they grew to consider as their own children. He enjoyed watching 
stockcar racing, time with family, and hitting golf balls with friends 
at the driving range. He also served for many years on the Gaylord City 
Counsel. 
 He is survived by his wife, Ann Felsburg of Gaylord; his sister 
Martha (Bill) Watkins of Cummings, GA; his brother Keith (Esmerelda) 
Felsburg of Lake Elsinore, CA; daughters, NormaJean Felsburg of Norton, 
KS; Loretta (Danny) Standley of Wichita, KS; and Wendy (Shawn) Luman of 
Hutchinson, KS; his grandchildren, SkyeAnne (Tyson) Kline, William 
(Jessica) Felsburg, Cassandra Standley, Jared Standley, Jonah Standley, 
Micah Standley, Nathaniel Standley, and Ryan Luman; and four 
great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. 
 Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, and his youngest brother, David Felsburg.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1595189064349.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wendell L. Felsburg age 78, was born on October 2, 1941, to Walter and 
Norma (Franklin) Felsburg of Gaylord, KS. He grew up the oldest of four 
children on the family farm just south of town. He passed away on July 
18, 2020 at Parkview Care Center in Osborne, KS.
 At the age of 18, he joined the US Navy where he served four years, 
during peace time, as a Radioman on an aircraft carrier. He returned 
home and started driving a milk truck around his hometown area. He then 
worked for Conrad Irrigation for several years followed by CE Johnson 
Trucking owned by Thomas Johnson, both of Gaylord, KS. 
 He began driving commercially for Curtis Trucking out of Denver, CO,
 where he earned his first 1 Million Miles in truck driving from NY to 
LA. After that he drove for Ligon Trucking out of Paducah, KY. He drove 
for Graves Truck Line’s Jayhawk Division for over 10 years. He also 
drove for Bruenger Trucking out of Wichita, KS for many years. Then in 
1996, he moved from commercial to private trucking and hauled grain for 
local farmers and corn seed for Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. out 
of Doniphan, Nebraska.
 Late in his career, he and his brother, David, paved the way in 
revolutionizing how Pioneer unloaded their corn seed from the trailers 
by bringing Wilkens Walking Floor Trailers to corn harvest in 1997. By 
doing this, they were able to haul twice as many loads as the other 
drivers with normal trailers. Within 2 years, Pioneer made it a 
requirement for all drivers that hauled for them to have the walking 
floor trailers during corn harvest due to Wendell and David’s foresight.
 This was a highlight of his 50+ years as a semi-truck driver, retiring 
in 2019 with over 3 Million miles to his credit.
 He and his wife of 53 years, Ann Jean (Runnion) of Norton, KS, were 
married on February 13, 1967. They raised three daughters in the town of
 Gaylord, KS. They also helped to raise a granddaughter and a grandson 
that they grew to consider as their own children. He enjoyed watching 
stockcar racing, time with family, and hitting golf balls with friends 
at the driving range. He also served for many years on the Gaylord City 
Counsel. 
 He is survived by his wife, Ann Felsburg of Gaylord; his sister 
Martha (Bill) Watkins of Cummings, GA; his brother Keith (Esmerelda) 
Felsburg of Lake Elsinore, CA; daughters, NormaJean Felsburg of Norton, 
KS; Loretta (Danny) Standley of Wichita, KS; and Wendy (Shawn) Luman of 
Hutchinson, KS; his grandchildren, SkyeAnne (Tyson) Kline, William 
(Jessica) Felsburg, Cassandra Standley, Jared Standley, Jonah Standley, 
Micah Standley, Nathaniel Standley, and Ryan Luman; and four 
great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. 
 Wendell was preceded in death by his parents, and his youngest brother, David Felsburg.

Wendell L. Felsburg

TOPEKA — Sixteen schools are joining the Kansans Can School Redesign Project as the Apollo II cohort, the fifth phase of the project.

Lincoln Elementary School in Hays is to be one of the schools in this phase of the school redesign project.

Hays USD 489 Superintendent said the 2020-21 school year will be used for planning changes that will be most beneficial to serving students.

"I think this is going to be great thing for Lincoln Elementary," Wilson said. "It will allow us permission to look at how we do things. We will be able to work with a lot of experts to do what is best for our kids."

The names of the schools and districts were announced during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting Tuesday. The announcement brings the total number of schools taking part in the Kansans Can School Redesign Project to 182 and the number of districts participating to 73.

In order to be considered for the project, districts must be able and willing to completely redesign one elementary and/or one secondary school around the vision, outcomes and the definition of a successful high school graduate.

Each district also must be willing to launch a new school redesign in the 2021-2022 school year and be willing to serve as a demonstration school/district for others in Kansas to study, learn and visit.

Seven of the 10 districts that are taking part in the latest phase, Apollo II, are new to the redesign project. Three of the school districts – Emporia Unified School District 253, Hutchinson USD 308 and Winfield USD 465 - already have other schools participating in earlier phases and are now adding new schools.

The other schools, along with their districts, taking part in Apollo II are:

The Kansans Can School Redesign Project was announced in 2017 in support of Kansas’ vision for education – Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. The first seven school districts to take part in the first phase, Mercury 7, were announced in August 2017. The other cohorts include Gemini I, Gemini II and Apollo.

For more information about the Kansans Can Redesign Project, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ksde.org%2fAgency%2fFiscal-and-Administrative-Services%2fCommunications-and-Recognition-Programs%2fVision-Kansans-Can%2fSchool-Redesign&amp;c=E,1,W-dvy4pz1DnKJ_QUanridxBfz9AibxDoa3ynDyHe4uVA0aJaW6JaFcUS9bZozKlNLlupLmfblWK9Xj3w6i0LxcHpkh2M_JseVHFPU5rAsRXJnx6etECyzcC7YXzarA,,&amp;typo=1" target="_blank">https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can/School-Redesign</a>.

The State Board of Education in October 2015 announced a new vision for education in Kansas: Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. To help measure the success of the new vision, the board established five outcomes — social-emotional growth; kindergarten readiness; Individual Plan of Study (IPS); high school graduation rates; and postsecondary completion/attendance.

The board also defined a successful high school graduate as someone who has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills and civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.

TOPEKA — Sixteen schools are joining the Kansans Can School Redesign Project as the Apollo II cohort, the fifth phase of the project.Lincoln Elementary School in Hays is to be one of the schools in this phase of the school redesign project.Hays USD 489 Superintendent said the 2020-21 school year will be used for planning changes that will be most beneficial to serving students."I think this is going to be great thing for Lincoln Elementary," Wilson said. "It will allow us permission to look at how we do things. We will be able to work with a lot of experts to do what is best for our kids."The names of the schools and districts were announced during the Kansas State Board of Education meeting Tuesday. The announcement brings the total number of schools taking part in the Kansans Can School Redesign Project to 182 and the number of districts participating to 73.In order to be considered for the project, districts must be able and willing to completely redesign one elementary and/or one secondary school around the vision, outcomes and the definition of a successful high school graduate.Each district also must be willing to launch a new school redesign in the 2021-2022 school year and be willing to serve as a demonstration school/district for others in Kansas to study, learn and visit.Seven of the 10 districts that are taking part in the latest phase, Apollo II, are new to the redesign project. Three of the school districts – Emporia Unified School District 253, Hutchinson USD 308 and Winfield USD 465 - already have other schools participating in earlier phases and are now adding new schools.The other schools, along with their districts, taking part in Apollo II are:<ul>
 <li>Emporia Middle School, Emporia USD 253.</li><li>Village Elementary School, Emporia USD 253.</li><li>Walnut Elementary School, Emporia USD 253.</li><li>Central Heights High School, Wamego Unified School District 288.</li><li>Lincoln Elementary School, Hutchinson USD 308.</li><li>Wamego High School, Wamego USD 320.</li><li><a>Lincoln Elementary School, Clay County USD 379.</a></li><li>Marshall Elementary School, Eureka USD 389.</li><li>Marais des Cygnes Valley Elementary School, Marais des Cygnes USD 456.</li><li>Marais des Cygnes Valley Middle School, Marais des Cygnes USD 456.</li><li>Marais des Cygnes Valley High School, Marais des Cygnes USD 456.</li><li>Winfield High School, Winfield USD 465.</li><li>Flint Hills Primary School, Flint Hills USD 492 </li><li>Flint Hills Intermediate School, Flint Hills USD 492.</li><li>Flint Hills Middle and High School, Flint Hills USD 492. </li>
 </ul>The Kansans Can School Redesign Project was announced in 2017 in support of Kansas’ vision for education – Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. The first seven school districts to take part in the first phase, Mercury 7, were announced in August 2017. The other cohorts include Gemini I, Gemini II and Apollo.For more information about the Kansans Can Redesign Project, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwww.ksde.org%2fAgency%2fFiscal-and-Administrative-Services%2fCommunications-and-Recognition-Programs%2fVision-Kansans-Can%2fSchool-Redesign&amp;c=E,1,W-dvy4pz1DnKJ_QUanridxBfz9AibxDoa3ynDyHe4uVA0aJaW6JaFcUS9bZozKlNLlupLmfblWK9Xj3w6i0LxcHpkh2M_JseVHFPU5rAsRXJnx6etECyzcC7YXzarA,,&amp;typo=1" target="_blank">https://www.ksde.org/Agency/Fiscal-and-Administrative-Services/Communications-and-Recognition-Programs/Vision-Kansans-Can/School-Redesign</a>.Background:The State Board of Education in October 2015 announced a new vision for education in Kansas: Kansas leads the world in the success of each student. To help measure the success of the new vision, the board established five outcomes — social-emotional growth; kindergarten readiness; Individual Plan of Study (IPS); high school graduation rates; and postsecondary completion/attendance.The board also defined a successful high school graduate as someone who has the academic preparation, cognitive preparation, technical skills, employability skills and civic engagement to be successful in postsecondary education, in the attainment of an industry recognized certification or in the workforce, without the need for remediation.

KSDE announces Lincoln to join Apollo II school redesign project

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Four U.S. lawmakers are calling on Attorney General William Barr to block the early release of a former Missouri pharmacist who pleaded guilty in a scheme to dilute tens of thousands of prescriptions for seriously ill patients to boost profits.

U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, along with U.S. Reps Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves, said in a letter Thursday that they “strongly disagree" with freeing Robert Courtney&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/e61b99f70c4610abe3d8f589f9a457cf">seven years</a>&nbsp;early because of the coronavirus pandemic.

“Courtney’s crimes are heinous," they wrote. “He acted without consideration for the theft of his victims’ health and quality of life, and his actions can be described as no less than purposefully evil."

Courtney, a 67-year-old former pharmacist in Kansas City whose own health is now failing, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in December 2002 and projected to be released in May 2027.

The Bureau of Prisons said it doesn’t discuss release plans for specific inmates. But Michael Ketchmark, an attorney whose office was involved in more than 275 wrongful death lawsuits against Courtney, told The Kansas City Star that he was informed that Courtney could be released as early as this week to a halfway house and then to home confinement.

By DAN MARGOLIES <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-13/kansas-city-pharmacist-who-diluted-cancer-meds-is-getting-out-of-prison-early">Kansas News Service</a>

Robert Courtney, the Kansas City pharmacist whose drug dilution 
scheme drew national headlines 19 years ago, is being released from 
prison seven years early.

In a letter last week, the U.S. Justice 
Department informed some of Courtney’s victims and members of their 
families that Courtney will be moved to a halfway house this week and 
then to home confinement in Trimble, Missouri.

The letter said 
that Courtney, 67, had been found eligible for home confinement due to 
the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General William Barr instructed the 
Federal Bureau of Prisons to release inmates who are “at a minimal risk 
of recidivating.”

Courtney, whose pharmacy was located in Research
 Hospital in Kansas City, was sentenced in 2002 after pleading guilty to
 diluting medications for cancer patients and other seriously ill people
 and pocketing the resulting profits. He had been serving a 30-year 
prison sentence in the Federal Correctional Institution in Englewood, 
Colorado, a low-security prison for male inmates. He was due to be 
released in 2027.

People who learned of his imminent release said they were appalled.

Kelly
 Ann Allen, whose grandmother was treated with cancer drugs mixed by 
Courtney and died in 2000, said she had people whose parents were 
victims of Courtney’s scheme reach out to her this week.

“I lost 
my grandma when I was a teenager and that, of course, was difficult,” 
Allen said. “It’s hard to go from thinking an illness took your family 
member to thinking that greed and murder took your family member.”

Michael
 Ketchmark, a Leawood, Kansas, attorney who helped negotiate legal 
settlements on behalf of Courtney’s victims, said he couldn’t imagine 
the pain they were feeling.

“My heart goes out to all of Robert 
Courtney’s victims, the thousands of lives that he impacted. The pain 
that they must be feeling on hearing this is unimaginable.”

Gene 
Porter, a now-retired assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted Courtney, 
said he disagreed with the decision to release him from prison. 

"I
 can no longer speak on behalf of the WDMO USAO [U.S. Attorney's Office 
for the Western District of Missouri] and can only speak as a private 
citizen," Porter said in an email. "In that capacity I can say this was 
an unfortunate and misguided decision. Robert Courtney should not have 
been released early and should have served the full 30 year sentence 
justly imposed by the district court."

FBI and Food and Drug 
Administration agents began an investigation in the summer of 2001 after
 Kansas City oncologist Verda Hunter notified them that a salesman from 
drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. had told her Courtney was dispensing far 
more of the cancer medication Gemzar than he was purchasing.

Agents
 set up a sting operation to buy drugs from Courtney, who mixed cancer 
drugs for Hunter, and discovered that the drugs were far less potent 
than Hunter had ordered. One sample contained less than 1 percent of the
 prescribed amount.

Authorities said the scheme lasted for a 
decade and affected as many as 4,200 patients and 98,000 prescriptions 
for cancer medications and a variety of other drugs.

Hundred of 
his victims and their families sued Courtney and the makers of two of 
the cancer drugs Courtney diluted, claiming the companies knew or should
 have known of Courtney’s scheme through their detailed sales records.

The
 drug companies, Eli Lilly and Co. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 
eventually entered into a confidential settlement with the plaintiffs, 
later revealed to total about $71 million. The company that insured 
Courtney and his two pharmacies agreed to pay an additional $35 million.

The
 settlements came after a Jackson County jury in October 2002 ordered 
Courtney to pay Georgia Hayes, an ovarian cancer patient, $225 million 
in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages. The judge 
later reduced the amounts to $30.1 million and $300 million, 
respectively.

The Hayes case was the only one to go to trial. The 
judgment was largely symbolic because Courtney had already agreed to 
forfeit his assets to the government. But the bellwether case was a 
major factor in persuading the drug company defendants to settle.

In
 handing down a maximum 30-year sentence in December 2002, U.S. District
 Judge Ortrie Smith told Courtney: “Your crimes are a shock to the 
conscience of a nation, the conscience of a community and the conscience
 of this court.”

In a statement before his sentencing, Courtney 
apologized to his victims and his family: “From this moment, and for a 
long time to come, I will be agonizing over what I have done,” he said. 
“My hope is that ... everyone knows that I apologize. And I'm sorry. For
 the rest of my life, any good that I can do, any kindness that I can 
show, I'll do.”

Dan Margolies is senior reporter and editor at KCUR. He can be reached by email at dan@kcur.org or on Twitter @DanMargolies.&nbsp;

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Four U.S. lawmakers are calling on Attorney General William Barr to block the early release of a former Missouri pharmacist who pleaded guilty in a scheme to dilute tens of thousands of prescriptions for seriously ill patients to boost profits.<div><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">The Department of Justice informed me this morning that they will NOT release Courtney from imprisonment. That’s the right call. COVID-19 should not be an opportunity at jailbreak for violent offenders <a href="https://t.co/MPu9REMeZ6">https://t.co/MPu9REMeZ6</a>&mdash; Josh Hawley (@HawleyMO) <a href="https://twitter.com/HawleyMO/status/1283818923725594625?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 16, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt and Josh Hawley, along with U.S. Reps Emanuel Cleaver and Sam Graves, said in a letter Thursday that they “strongly disagree" with freeing Robert Courtney&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/e61b99f70c4610abe3d8f589f9a457cf">seven years</a>&nbsp;early because of the coronavirus pandemic.“Courtney’s crimes are heinous," they wrote. “He acted without consideration for the theft of his victims’ health and quality of life, and his actions can be described as no less than purposefully evil."Courtney, a 67-year-old former pharmacist in Kansas City whose own health is now failing, was sentenced to 30 years in prison in December 2002 and projected to be released in May 2027.The Bureau of Prisons said it doesn’t discuss release plans for specific inmates. But Michael Ketchmark, an attorney whose office was involved in more than 275 wrongful death lawsuits against Courtney, told The Kansas City Star that he was informed that Courtney could be released as early as this week to a halfway house and then to home confinement.----------------By DAN MARGOLIES <a href="https://www.kcur.org/news/2020-07-13/kansas-city-pharmacist-who-diluted-cancer-meds-is-getting-out-of-prison-early">Kansas News Service</a>Robert Courtney, the Kansas City pharmacist whose drug dilution 
scheme drew national headlines 19 years ago, is being released from 
prison seven years early.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594735016860.png" alt="Robert Courtney's pharmacy was located on the ground floor of Research Medical Center on East Meyer Boulevard. Dan Margolies / KCUR " />
 <figcaption>Robert Courtney's pharmacy was located on the ground floor of Research Medical Center on East Meyer Boulevard. Dan Margolies / KCUR </figcaption>
 </figure>In a letter last week, the U.S. Justice 
Department informed some of Courtney’s victims and members of their 
families that Courtney will be moved to a halfway house this week and 
then to home confinement in Trimble, Missouri.The letter said 
that Courtney, 67, had been found eligible for home confinement due to 
the COVID-19 pandemic. Attorney General William Barr instructed the 
Federal Bureau of Prisons to release inmates who are “at a minimal risk 
of recidivating.”Courtney, whose pharmacy was located in Research
 Hospital in Kansas City, was sentenced in 2002 after pleading guilty to
 diluting medications for cancer patients and other seriously ill people
 and pocketing the resulting profits. He had been serving a 30-year 
prison sentence in the Federal Correctional Institution in Englewood, 
Colorado, a low-security prison for male inmates. He was due to be 
released in 2027.People who learned of his imminent release said they were appalled.Kelly
 Ann Allen, whose grandmother was treated with cancer drugs mixed by 
Courtney and died in 2000, said she had people whose parents were 
victims of Courtney’s scheme reach out to her this week.“I lost 
my grandma when I was a teenager and that, of course, was difficult,” 
Allen said. “It’s hard to go from thinking an illness took your family 
member to thinking that greed and murder took your family member.”Michael
 Ketchmark, a Leawood, Kansas, attorney who helped negotiate legal 
settlements on behalf of Courtney’s victims, said he couldn’t imagine 
the pain they were feeling.“My heart goes out to all of Robert 
Courtney’s victims, the thousands of lives that he impacted. The pain 
that they must be feeling on hearing this is unimaginable.”Gene 
Porter, a now-retired assistant U.S. attorney who prosecuted Courtney, 
said he disagreed with the decision to release him from prison. "I
 can no longer speak on behalf of the WDMO USAO [U.S. Attorney's Office 
for the Western District of Missouri] and can only speak as a private 
citizen," Porter said in an email. "In that capacity I can say this was 
an unfortunate and misguided decision. Robert Courtney should not have 
been released early and should have served the full 30 year sentence 
justly imposed by the district court."FBI and Food and Drug 
Administration agents began an investigation in the summer of 2001 after
 Kansas City oncologist Verda Hunter notified them that a salesman from 
drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. had told her Courtney was dispensing far 
more of the cancer medication Gemzar than he was purchasing.Agents
 set up a sting operation to buy drugs from Courtney, who mixed cancer 
drugs for Hunter, and discovered that the drugs were far less potent 
than Hunter had ordered. One sample contained less than 1 percent of the
 prescribed amount.Authorities said the scheme lasted for a 
decade and affected as many as 4,200 patients and 98,000 prescriptions 
for cancer medications and a variety of other drugs.Hundred of 
his victims and their families sued Courtney and the makers of two of 
the cancer drugs Courtney diluted, claiming the companies knew or should
 have known of Courtney’s scheme through their detailed sales records.The
 drug companies, Eli Lilly and Co. and Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 
eventually entered into a confidential settlement with the plaintiffs, 
later revealed to total about $71 million. The company that insured 
Courtney and his two pharmacies agreed to pay an additional $35 million.The
 settlements came after a Jackson County jury in October 2002 ordered 
Courtney to pay Georgia Hayes, an ovarian cancer patient, $225 million 
in compensatory damages and $2 billion in punitive damages. The judge 
later reduced the amounts to $30.1 million and $300 million, 
respectively.The Hayes case was the only one to go to trial. The 
judgment was largely symbolic because Courtney had already agreed to 
forfeit his assets to the government. But the bellwether case was a 
major factor in persuading the drug company defendants to settle.In
 handing down a maximum 30-year sentence in December 2002, U.S. District
 Judge Ortrie Smith told Courtney: “Your crimes are a shock to the 
conscience of a nation, the conscience of a community and the conscience
 of this court.”In a statement before his sentencing, Courtney 
apologized to his victims and his family: “From this moment, and for a 
long time to come, I will be agonizing over what I have done,” he said. 
“My hope is that ... everyone knows that I apologize. And I'm sorry. For
 the rest of my life, any good that I can do, any kindness that I can 
show, I'll do.”Dan Margolies is senior reporter and editor at KCUR. He can be reached by email at dan@kcur.org or on Twitter @DanMargolies.&nbsp;

Senator: Pharmacist who diluted cancer meds not getting out of prison early

Mary Lou (Keener) Morgenstern, 92, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Main Street Manor in Russell.

Mary Lou was born October 2, 1927 in Russell, Kansas.  She was the daughter of Nathan and Louise (Sander) Keener.  She grew up in Ellis County, Kansas a few years before moving to Russell with her family and attended schools there.

Mary Lou was united in marriage to Vernon Edward Morgenstern on July 16, 1947 in Russell.  This union was blessed with two sons, Mike and Todd.  They made their home in Russell.  Vernon preceded her in death on May 24, 2014.

Mary Lou was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons.  She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church.  She enjoyed playing Bridge with local friends, being on the golf course, volunteering for American Cancer Society, fishing and traveling around the country.

Mary Lou’s surviving family include her two sons, Mike Morgenstern (Susan) of Lone Tree, Colorado and Todd Morgenstern (Kim) of Ellinwood, Kansas; three grandchildren, Jill Dillon (Chris) of Denver, Colorado, Hannah Lewellyn (Drew) of Denver, Colorado and Katie Morgenstern of Ellinwood, Kansas.

Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vernon, sister Jeanette Staley, half sister Thelma Pemberton and brother Jack Keener. A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date in Russell City Cemetery.  No visitation will be held.  Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594832787118.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Lou (Keener) Morgenstern, 92, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020 at Main Street Manor in Russell.Mary Lou was born October 2, 1927 in Russell, Kansas. She was the daughter of Nathan and Louise (Sander) Keener. She grew up in Ellis County, Kansas a few years before moving to Russell with her family and attended schools there.Mary Lou was united in marriage to Vernon Edward Morgenstern on July 16, 1947 in Russell. This union was blessed with two sons, Mike and Todd. They made their home in Russell. Vernon preceded her in death on May 24, 2014.Mary Lou was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons. She was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church. She enjoyed playing Bridge with local friends, being on the golf course, volunteering for American Cancer Society, fishing and traveling around the country.Mary Lou’s surviving family include her two sons, Mike Morgenstern (Susan) of Lone Tree, Colorado and Todd Morgenstern (Kim) of Ellinwood, Kansas; three grandchildren, Jill Dillon (Chris) of Denver, Colorado, Hannah Lewellyn (Drew) of Denver, Colorado and Katie Morgenstern of Ellinwood, Kansas.Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; husband Vernon, sister Jeanette Staley, half sister Thelma Pemberton and brother Jack Keener. A private family burial of ashes will follow at a later date in Russell City Cemetery. No visitation will be held. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Mary Lou (Keener) Morgenstern

Update: Mental fitness claim halts Kan. killer's execution-- for now

Norton resident Wenda Underwood passed away Thursday, July 9th at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS at the age of 79.

She was born December 2, 1940 in Norton, KS the daughter of Kenneth and Katherine S. (Murphy) Taylor.

She was united in marriage to James F. Underwood on October 11, 1958 in Norton, KS.&nbsp; He survives in Norton.

Other survivors include her daughters, Patty Fitzmaurice of Belgrade,
 MO, Theresa D. Underwood of Paola, KS and Connie Lynn Ellis of Ashland,
 Illinois; 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also 
survived by a brother Pat Taylor of Norton and a sister Carol Whitney of
 Olathe, KS.

A private family graveside will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25th in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Andbe Home c/o 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Norton resident Wenda Underwood passed away Thursday, July 9th at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS at the age of 79.She was born December 2, 1940 in Norton, KS the daughter of Kenneth and Katherine S. (Murphy) Taylor.She was united in marriage to James F. Underwood on October 11, 1958 in Norton, KS.&nbsp; He survives in Norton.Other survivors include her daughters, Patty Fitzmaurice of Belgrade,
 MO, Theresa D. Underwood of Paola, KS and Connie Lynn Ellis of Ashland,
 Illinois; 4 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.&nbsp; She is also 
survived by a brother Pat Taylor of Norton and a sister Carol Whitney of
 Olathe, KS.A private family graveside will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 25th in the Norton Cemetery, Norton, KS.&nbsp; The services will be streamed live on Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel FaceBook page.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Andbe Home c/o 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661.

Wenda Underwood

Reba J. Raleigh, 96, passed away July 14, 2020, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. She was born June 12, 1924, at Hobart, Okla., the daughter 
of Clifford C. &amp; Margaret (Jackson) Williams. She married John 
Richard Raleigh on October 9, 1944, at Frederick, Okla. He died February
 20, 1999.

She was employed by Central Kansas Medical Center, Thurman-Morrison 
and Associates, and Dr. John J. Mingenback. She was a member of the 
Church of Christ in Great Bend.&nbsp;She especially enjoyed spending time 
with her family. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Survivors include, a son, Joe D. Raleigh and wife Sandra of Wichita; 
one sister, Merideth Lohn of Willcox, Ariz.; one sister in law, Fern 
Raleigh of Windom; two granddaughters, Karen Dennett and husband 
Michael, and Kimberly Foster and husband Henry; five great 
grandchildren, Tyler Dennett and wife Ashley, Joshua Dennett, Baylea 
Dennett, John Foster, and Brianna Foster; and many nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John R. Raleigh; and 
three sisters, Erma Mansell, Lorene Watson, and June Lyde.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 
16, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, 
July 17, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. A private family burial will take
 place in the Windom Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids 
or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Reba J. Raleigh, 96, passed away July 14, 2020, at Medicalodges of 
Great Bend. She was born June 12, 1924, at Hobart, Okla., the daughter 
of Clifford C. &amp; Margaret (Jackson) Williams. She married John 
Richard Raleigh on October 9, 1944, at Frederick, Okla. He died February
 20, 1999.She was employed by Central Kansas Medical Center, Thurman-Morrison 
and Associates, and Dr. John J. Mingenback. She was a member of the 
Church of Christ in Great Bend.&nbsp;She especially enjoyed spending time 
with her family. She will be missed by her family and friends.Survivors include, a son, Joe D. Raleigh and wife Sandra of Wichita; 
one sister, Merideth Lohn of Willcox, Ariz.; one sister in law, Fern 
Raleigh of Windom; two granddaughters, Karen Dennett and husband 
Michael, and Kimberly Foster and husband Henry; five great 
grandchildren, Tyler Dennett and wife Ashley, Joshua Dennett, Baylea 
Dennett, John Foster, and Brianna Foster; and many nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John R. Raleigh; and 
three sisters, Erma Mansell, Lorene Watson, and June Lyde.Visitation will be held from 1:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, July 
16, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 
5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, 
July 17, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. A private family burial will take
 place in the Windom Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids 
or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Reba J. Raleigh

Jola (Gerstberger) Kraus, 88, died on July 12th at Garden Valley 
Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. 

Jola was born on October 17, 
1931, in Wichita County, Kansas, and she grew up in Marienthal, Kansas. 
Jola attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, earning an 
Associate's Degree in elementary education. She was the first lay 
teacher in 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic School in Garden City, Kansas, 
teaching fourth graders. Jola was a longtime member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church. 

She married her husband, Bernard Kraus, in 1952. They 
established a farm outside of Holcomb, Kansas where they reared their 
four daughters. They moved to Garden City in 1985 upon retiring from 
farming. Jola and Bernard were avid and accomplished bridge players 
during their lives together; she continued playing until shortly before 
her death. Bernard preceded her in death in 1991. Jola was a member of 
her local chapter of the Extension Homemakers Unit Group for over 60 
years. Until a few years ago, Jola was a regular participant in water 
exercises at the YWCA, and until recently she was active in Newman Club 
and Prayer Group. 
 Jola is survived by her four daughters: Michelle Turner (husband, 
John Smith) of Holcomb, Kansas; Stephanie Merrill (husband, Michael) of 
Austin, Texas; Mary Traugott of Garden City, Kansas; Jennifer Delgado 
(husband, Luis) of Austin, Texas. Jola is also survived by her sisters, 
Bernice Berning of Leoti, Kansas and Shirley Kuriyama of Amarillo,Texas;
 also surviving is her brother, Gerald Gerstberger of Overland Park, 
Kansas. Jola is survived by seven grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren. 
 In addition to her husband, Bernard, Jola is preceded in death by 
her parents, Alphonse A. Gerstberger and Loretta Kreutzer Gerstberger, 
and by her sister, Lil Akagi. 
 Public Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 10:00, Thursday, July 16 followed by a Mass of The 
Resurrection at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Garden City at 10:30. 
Burial at Valley View Cemetery will follow. 
 In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to St. Mary's Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Jola (Gerstberger) Kraus, 88, died on July 12th at Garden Valley 
Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. Jola was born on October 17, 
1931, in Wichita County, Kansas, and she grew up in Marienthal, Kansas. 
Jola attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas, earning an 
Associate's Degree in elementary education. She was the first lay 
teacher in 1951 at St. Mary's Catholic School in Garden City, Kansas, 
teaching fourth graders. Jola was a longtime member of St. Mary's 
Catholic Church. She married her husband, Bernard Kraus, in 1952. They 
established a farm outside of Holcomb, Kansas where they reared their 
four daughters. They moved to Garden City in 1985 upon retiring from 
farming. Jola and Bernard were avid and accomplished bridge players 
during their lives together; she continued playing until shortly before 
her death. Bernard preceded her in death in 1991. Jola was a member of 
her local chapter of the Extension Homemakers Unit Group for over 60 
years. Until a few years ago, Jola was a regular participant in water 
exercises at the YWCA, and until recently she was active in Newman Club 
and Prayer Group. 
 Jola is survived by her four daughters: Michelle Turner (husband, 
John Smith) of Holcomb, Kansas; Stephanie Merrill (husband, Michael) of 
Austin, Texas; Mary Traugott of Garden City, Kansas; Jennifer Delgado 
(husband, Luis) of Austin, Texas. Jola is also survived by her sisters, 
Bernice Berning of Leoti, Kansas and Shirley Kuriyama of Amarillo,Texas;
 also surviving is her brother, Gerald Gerstberger of Overland Park, 
Kansas. Jola is survived by seven grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren. 
 In addition to her husband, Bernard, Jola is preceded in death by 
her parents, Alphonse A. Gerstberger and Loretta Kreutzer Gerstberger, 
and by her sister, Lil Akagi. 
 Public Visitation will be held Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 10:00, Thursday, July 16 followed by a Mass of The 
Resurrection at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Garden City at 10:30. 
Burial at Valley View Cemetery will follow. 
 In lieu of flowers please consider memorials to St. Mary's Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Jola (Gerstberger) Kraus

Elmer “Jake” H. Chaney, age 82, of Sharon Springs passed away Sunday,
 July 12, 2020 at his home in Sharon Springs.&nbsp; Jake was born on October 
23, 1937 to Virgil M. and Fern D. &nbsp;(Swartz) Chaney in Sharon Springs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jake grew up and went to school in Weskan, after graduating high 
school in 1955 he married the love of his life Glenna Collins on August 
17, 1958 in Weskan.&nbsp; After marriage, he worked for Raymond Miller.&nbsp; In 
1960, they moved to Oberlin, Kansas and he began working for Pepsi Cola 
Company and Frito Lay.&nbsp; In 1969 they moved to Goodland and he worked for
 Dreiling Drilling Company and Model Laundry.&nbsp; In December 1970 they 
returned to Sharon Springs and he began working for the Wallace County 
Co-op, he retired as branch manager in 2000.&nbsp;

Jake was a member of the Sharon Springs Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
playing cards, games, horseshoes, washers, traveling abroad in 47 
states, bingo, and spending time with his family.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; brothers, 
Charles, and Leonard; sisters, Norma Arnberger and Wilma Arnberger; and 
grandson, Christopher Cloe.&nbsp;

Jake is survived by his wife, Glenna of Sharon Springs; children, 
Teri Jeanne (Brad Thompson) Cloe of Elk City, OK; Wayne Leon &nbsp;of 
Wakeeney, KS; Lisa Ann (Mervin) Cutright of Sheridan, WY; &nbsp;Theron Ray 
(Chris) Utica, KS and Michael Shane (Susan) of Sharon Springs, KS; 
Kaylene Sue McDonald, Ness City, KS; Leanne Kay Mills of Surprise, AZ; 
sister, Wanda (Harry) Kiester of St. Francis, KS; eighteen 
grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; one great-great 
grandchild; and many other family friends.&nbsp;

For information and online&nbsp;condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/ElmerJake-Chaney">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Elmer “Jake” H. Chaney, age 82, of Sharon Springs passed away Sunday,
 July 12, 2020 at his home in Sharon Springs.&nbsp; Jake was born on October 
23, 1937 to Virgil M. and Fern D. &nbsp;(Swartz) Chaney in Sharon Springs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jake grew up and went to school in Weskan, after graduating high 
school in 1955 he married the love of his life Glenna Collins on August 
17, 1958 in Weskan.&nbsp; After marriage, he worked for Raymond Miller.&nbsp; In 
1960, they moved to Oberlin, Kansas and he began working for Pepsi Cola 
Company and Frito Lay.&nbsp; In 1969 they moved to Goodland and he worked for
 Dreiling Drilling Company and Model Laundry.&nbsp; In December 1970 they 
returned to Sharon Springs and he began working for the Wallace County 
Co-op, he retired as branch manager in 2000.&nbsp;Jake was a member of the Sharon Springs Lutheran Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed 
playing cards, games, horseshoes, washers, traveling abroad in 47 
states, bingo, and spending time with his family.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents; brothers, 
Charles, and Leonard; sisters, Norma Arnberger and Wilma Arnberger; and 
grandson, Christopher Cloe.&nbsp;Jake is survived by his wife, Glenna of Sharon Springs; children, 
Teri Jeanne (Brad Thompson) Cloe of Elk City, OK; Wayne Leon &nbsp;of 
Wakeeney, KS; Lisa Ann (Mervin) Cutright of Sheridan, WY; &nbsp;Theron Ray 
(Chris) Utica, KS and Michael Shane (Susan) of Sharon Springs, KS; 
Kaylene Sue McDonald, Ness City, KS; Leanne Kay Mills of Surprise, AZ; 
sister, Wanda (Harry) Kiester of St. Francis, KS; eighteen 
grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; one great-great 
grandchild; and many other family friends.&nbsp;For information and online&nbsp;condolences visit www.batemanfuneral.com.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/ElmerJake-Chaney">HERE</a> for service details.

Elmer 'Jake' H. Chaney

Merle F. Josefiak, 88, of Rush Center, Kansas passed away on July 9, 
2020. Merle was born on November 11, 1931. He was born to John and Edith
 (Wilhelm) Josefiak on their farm located southwest of Rush Center. He 
graduated in 1949 from La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas.

Merle and the former Maxine Renz were married October 25, 1951, at 
the Hope Lutheran Church in Rush Center by Rev. Ray Saathoff. He worked 
at Renz Oil Company for 20 years and at the Golden Belt Telephone 
Company for 22 years as a lineman, retiring in 1996.

Merle proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean 
conflict, aboard the USS Naifeh DE-352 from 1951–1955. He traveled to 
Japan, China, Korea and Hawaii during his years in the Navy. Following 
his retirement, Merle and Maxine traveled to numerous states across the 
country, attending Navy “Naifeh” shipmate Reunions.

Merle assisted in and led worship services, as lay preacher, at Hope 
Lutheran Church for many years. He held this opportunity very close to 
his heart.

Merle is survived by wife, Maxine; their two children, David Josefiak
 (Neil Sauder) of Wichita, Kansas, and Lynne Fahrney of Ponca City, 
Oklahoma,; three granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren.

Merle was preceded in death by both his parents; and sisters, Loretta Josefiak (infant), and Leola Seltmann.

Merle has been cremated and will be inurned in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center.

The family requests memorials to Hope Lutheran Church, 308 S. Walnut, Rush Center, Kansas 67575.

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

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 </figure>Merle F. Josefiak, 88, of Rush Center, Kansas passed away on July 9, 
2020. Merle was born on November 11, 1931. He was born to John and Edith
 (Wilhelm) Josefiak on their farm located southwest of Rush Center. He 
graduated in 1949 from La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas.Merle and the former Maxine Renz were married October 25, 1951, at 
the Hope Lutheran Church in Rush Center by Rev. Ray Saathoff. He worked 
at Renz Oil Company for 20 years and at the Golden Belt Telephone 
Company for 22 years as a lineman, retiring in 1996.Merle proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean 
conflict, aboard the USS Naifeh DE-352 from 1951–1955. He traveled to 
Japan, China, Korea and Hawaii during his years in the Navy. Following 
his retirement, Merle and Maxine traveled to numerous states across the 
country, attending Navy “Naifeh” shipmate Reunions.Merle assisted in and led worship services, as lay preacher, at Hope 
Lutheran Church for many years. He held this opportunity very close to 
his heart.Merle is survived by wife, Maxine; their two children, David Josefiak
 (Neil Sauder) of Wichita, Kansas, and Lynne Fahrney of Ponca City, 
Oklahoma,; three granddaughters; and six great-grandchildren.Merle was preceded in death by both his parents; and sisters, Loretta Josefiak (infant), and Leola Seltmann.Merle has been cremated and will be inurned in Locust Hill Cemetery, Rush Center.No services are scheduled at this time.The family requests memorials to Hope Lutheran Church, 308 S. Walnut, Rush Center, Kansas 67575.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Merle F. Josefiak

Doris Lea Warta Hartwell passed away on July 4th, 2020, in Glendale, AZ,
 at the age of 94. Doris was born in Glasco, KS October 13th, 1925 to 
Dr. A H Shull and Margaret (Ludwig) Shull. She married Dr. Edmund L. 
Warta in 1946 and later moved to Atwood, KS where they raised their 
daughter Kristen and sons Mark and Alan. She belonged to Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, of Atwood, for many years. 
Doris was preceded in death by husband Edmund in 1973. She was blessed 
to have married a second time to her husband Robert L. Hartwell who 
preceded her in death in 1976. Also preceding Doris in death was her 
beloved daughter Kristen Warta Schissler, in 2000. 
She is survived by sons, Dr. Mark Warta and Dr. Alan and wife Daren 
Warta; grandchildren Kara Warta, Kyle Schissler, Dr. Leigh Strecker, Dr.
 Trish Barton, Tara Sheets, Brett Warta, Dr. Maggie Hunsicker and Ben 
Warta and 16 great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00
 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, also at the Church. Interment will take 
place in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Atwood.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Doris Lea Warta Hartwell passed away on July 4th, 2020, in Glendale, AZ,
 at the age of 94. Doris was born in Glasco, KS October 13th, 1925 to 
Dr. A H Shull and Margaret (Ludwig) Shull. She married Dr. Edmund L. 
Warta in 1946 and later moved to Atwood, KS where they raised their 
daughter Kristen and sons Mark and Alan. She belonged to Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, of Atwood, for many years. 
Doris was preceded in death by husband Edmund in 1973. She was blessed 
to have married a second time to her husband Robert L. Hartwell who 
preceded her in death in 1976. Also preceding Doris in death was her 
beloved daughter Kristen Warta Schissler, in 2000. 
She is survived by sons, Dr. Mark Warta and Dr. Alan and wife Daren 
Warta; grandchildren Kara Warta, Kyle Schissler, Dr. Leigh Strecker, Dr.
 Trish Barton, Tara Sheets, Brett Warta, Dr. Maggie Hunsicker and Ben 
Warta and 16 great grandchildren. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00
 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020, also at the Church. Interment will take 
place in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Atwood.

Doris Lea Warta Hartwell

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Four former guards at a Kansas City jail have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from two years to nearly four years for beating a handcuffed inmate as a punishment.

The U.S. attorney's office said in a news release that 30-year-old Travis Hewitt and 34-year-old Jen-I Pulos were sentenced Thursday. Terrance Dooley, 39, and Dakota Pearce, 27, were sentenced last month.

Prosecutors said the victim was detained on the Fourth of July in 2015 on a probation violation in a driving while intoxicated case. He was placed in the medical housing unit of the Jackson County Detention Center because he was experiencing severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.

The victim subsequently got into a scuffle with a corrections officer when he attempted to go somewhere he wasn't supposed to while “clearly disoriented and unaware of his whereabouts," the release said. When the officer called for help, Hewitt and Pearce, who served as acting sergeants, responded and placed the victim in a holding cell.

Prosecutors said those two and Dooley and Pulos, who served on a team that is responsible for intervening in inmate altercations, were upset that a supervisor decided the victim wouldn't be placed in a “restraint chair” as a punishment because he was so disoriented. Several hours later, Dooley and Pulos entered the victim's cell, purportedly to remove a comb that had been fashioned into a “shank.” They then moved him to a holding cell that was out of the range of surveillance cameras, where the four assaulted him as a punishment, with one of the officers standing outside at times as a lookout, the release said.

Doctors found that the inmate had broken ribs, a punctured lung, and bruises on his face. He settled a lawsuit for $437,500 in a case that drew attention to problems at the jail and included an FBI investigation.

Federal jurors found Hewitt and Dooley guilty in October of participating in a conspiracy to deprive the victim of his civil rights and one count of deprivation of rights. The week before the trial, Pearce pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy, and Pulos pleaded guilty to the deprivation of rights.

“The sentences handed down in this case show that law enforcement officers who break the law, violate their oaths, and deprive inmates of their civil rights will be held accountable for their actions” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division in the news release.

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Four former guards at a Kansas City jail have been sentenced to prison terms ranging from two years to nearly four years for beating a handcuffed inmate as a punishment.The U.S. attorney's office said in a news release that 30-year-old Travis Hewitt and 34-year-old Jen-I Pulos were sentenced Thursday. Terrance Dooley, 39, and Dakota Pearce, 27, were sentenced last month.Prosecutors said the victim was detained on the Fourth of July in 2015 on a probation violation in a driving while intoxicated case. He was placed in the medical housing unit of the Jackson County Detention Center because he was experiencing severe symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.The victim subsequently got into a scuffle with a corrections officer when he attempted to go somewhere he wasn't supposed to while “clearly disoriented and unaware of his whereabouts," the release said. When the officer called for help, Hewitt and Pearce, who served as acting sergeants, responded and placed the victim in a holding cell.Prosecutors said those two and Dooley and Pulos, who served on a team that is responsible for intervening in inmate altercations, were upset that a supervisor decided the victim wouldn't be placed in a “restraint chair” as a punishment because he was so disoriented. Several hours later, Dooley and Pulos entered the victim's cell, purportedly to remove a comb that had been fashioned into a “shank.” They then moved him to a holding cell that was out of the range of surveillance cameras, where the four assaulted him as a punishment, with one of the officers standing outside at times as a lookout, the release said.Doctors found that the inmate had broken ribs, a punctured lung, and bruises on his face. He settled a lawsuit for $437,500 in a case that drew attention to problems at the jail and included an FBI investigation.Federal jurors found Hewitt and Dooley guilty in October of participating in a conspiracy to deprive the victim of his civil rights and one count of deprivation of rights. The week before the trial, Pearce pleaded guilty to his role in the conspiracy, and Pulos pleaded guilty to the deprivation of rights.“The sentences handed down in this case show that law enforcement officers who break the law, violate their oaths, and deprive inmates of their civil rights will be held accountable for their actions” said Assistant Attorney General Eric Dreiband of the Civil Rights Division in the news release.

4 ex-guards at a Kansas City jail sentenced in beating of cuffed inmate

<a href="https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/associated-press"></a>The coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy and has had an impact on many retailers.

Bed Bath &amp; Beyond plans to close about 200 stores over the next two years as its sales slid in the first quarter. The chain reported its quarterly sales dropped 49% due to temporary store closures amid the pandemic.

The company has seven locations in Kansas including Manhattan, Wichita, Lawrence, Olathe, Overland Park, Topeka, Shawnee and in St. Joseph.

— The Buckle is seeing improving sales as more of its stores reopen. The fashion retailer said Thursday that sales for the five-week period ended July 4 rose 26.8% from a year ago. Buckle began temporarily closing stores in mid-March. Since then, it's reopened 438 stores. It runs 446 retail stores in 42 states.

— Big 5 Sporting Goods is also seeing a resurgence in its business since reopening stores. The sporting goods retailer's same-store sales dropped 28.2% in the first half of the second quarter with stores shuttered, according to preliminary data. However, the metric climbed 15.5% in the second half of the quarter as stores began reopening. For the entire fiscal second quarter, same-store sales declined 4.2% compared with a year earlier.

— The CEO of Delta Air Lines said Thursday that the surge of coronavirus cases in the Sun Belt and quarantine restrictions in northern states make the airline more cautious about adding flights. Ed Bastian told employees the recovery in air travel “is likely to be lengthy and slow,” and he encouraged them to take buyouts and early retirement to limit the need for furloughs as the airline shrinks. This month, Delta is operating about 30% of the flights it flew last July.

— Carnival Corp.'s AIDA Cruises will restart sailings next month. The German cruise line will have three ships making trips: the AIDAperla will be the first to set sail on Aug. 5 from Hamburg; the AIDAmar will depart from Rostock-Warnemünde on Aug. 12 and AIDAblu will leave from Kiel on Aug. 16. Bookings are now available for interested travelers.

The first cruises will take place with an adjusted passenger capacity and without calling at another port.

— American Airlines and United Airlines are delaying service to Hong Kong over a new requirement to test all crew members for the coronavirus upon arrival. American Airlines planned to resume three flights a week from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong on Thursday, but has pushed flights back until Aug. 5 citing factors including travel restrictions and entry requirements. A spokesman for United Airlines said it suspended Hong Kong flights through Friday “due to recent changes in testing protocol” and is assessing future service.

— Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson will eliminate 700 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring plan. The job losses include 500 current employees and 200 unfilled positions. The restructuring will cost about $50 million, including $42 million this quarter.

— A shortage of parts from one Mexican state could force Ford to cut production at some U.S. factories, the company said. Several Ford parts-supply companies have factories in the state of Chihuahua, where the government has limited employee attendance to 50% of normal to stem the spread of coronavirus. “With our U.S. plants running at 100%, that is not sustainable,” the company said in a statement. Ford says it doesn’t expect production cuts next week, and it’s continuing to work with government officials.

— Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held out the possibility Thursday of more help for industries hit hard by the pandemic. “Restaurants, hotels, airlines are clearly going to be areas where they’re going to need more help,” Mnuchin said on CNBC, without providing any details. “We need to keep these airlines when the economy continues to rebound, we need to have air travel.”

Congress earmarked $25 billion to help airlines cover their payroll costs through September, but massive layoffs are expected after that. United Airlines sent notices to 36,000 workers this week warning that they could be furloughed in October.

Washington set aside another $25 billion for loans to the airlines, and Treasury has reached tentative agreements with 10 carriers for loans, although Mnuchin said many of the airlines won’t need those loans because they will find money on the private capital markets.

— Belgium government’s health advisers are recommending making the wearing of face masks in shops mandatory to keep the spread of the coronavirus at its current low level.

— Greek authorities say they are ready to reimpose public and travel restrictions next week, warning that safety guidance for COVID-19 is being frequently ignored. Cases in Greece have crept up since restrictions were lifted and international travel resumed in recent weeks.

— Wells Fargo is rolling out a new fund that will help provide capital, technical support, and long-term resiliency programs to small businesses, with an emphasis on those that are minority-owned businesses.

Wells Fargo will donate about $400 million in processing fees to assist small businesses in need through the Open for Business Fund.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>By&nbsp;Associated Press<a href="https://www.usnews.com/topics/author/associated-press"></a>The coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy and has had an impact on many retailers.Bed Bath &amp; Beyond plans to close about 200 stores over the next two years as its sales slid in the first quarter. The chain reported its quarterly sales dropped 49% due to temporary store closures amid the pandemic.The company has seven locations in Kansas including Manhattan, Wichita, Lawrence, Olathe, Overland Park, Topeka, Shawnee and in St. Joseph.— The Buckle is seeing improving sales as more of its stores reopen. The fashion retailer said Thursday that sales for the five-week period ended July 4 rose 26.8% from a year ago. Buckle began temporarily closing stores in mid-March. Since then, it's reopened 438 stores. It runs 446 retail stores in 42 states.— Big 5 Sporting Goods is also seeing a resurgence in its business since reopening stores. The sporting goods retailer's same-store sales dropped 28.2% in the first half of the second quarter with stores shuttered, according to preliminary data. However, the metric climbed 15.5% in the second half of the quarter as stores began reopening. For the entire fiscal second quarter, same-store sales declined 4.2% compared with a year earlier.TRAVEL AND LEISURE:— The CEO of Delta Air Lines said Thursday that the surge of coronavirus cases in the Sun Belt and quarantine restrictions in northern states make the airline more cautious about adding flights. Ed Bastian told employees the recovery in air travel “is likely to be lengthy and slow,” and he encouraged them to take buyouts and early retirement to limit the need for furloughs as the airline shrinks. This month, Delta is operating about 30% of the flights it flew last July.— Carnival Corp.'s AIDA Cruises will restart sailings next month. The German cruise line will have three ships making trips: the AIDAperla will be the first to set sail on Aug. 5 from Hamburg; the AIDAmar will depart from Rostock-Warnemünde on Aug. 12 and AIDAblu will leave from Kiel on Aug. 16. Bookings are now available for interested travelers.The first cruises will take place with an adjusted passenger capacity and without calling at another port.— American Airlines and United Airlines are delaying service to Hong Kong over a new requirement to test all crew members for the coronavirus upon arrival. American Airlines planned to resume three flights a week from Dallas-Fort Worth to Hong Kong on Thursday, but has pushed flights back until Aug. 5 citing factors including travel restrictions and entry requirements. A spokesman for United Airlines said it suspended Hong Kong flights through Friday “due to recent changes in testing protocol” and is assessing future service.— Motorcycle maker Harley Davidson will eliminate 700 jobs worldwide as part of a major restructuring plan. The job losses include 500 current employees and 200 unfilled positions. The restructuring will cost about $50 million, including $42 million this quarter.— A shortage of parts from one Mexican state could force Ford to cut production at some U.S. factories, the company said. Several Ford parts-supply companies have factories in the state of Chihuahua, where the government has limited employee attendance to 50% of normal to stem the spread of coronavirus. “With our U.S. plants running at 100%, that is not sustainable,” the company said in a statement. Ford says it doesn’t expect production cuts next week, and it’s continuing to work with government officials.CENTRAL GOVERNMENTS AND BANKS:— Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin held out the possibility Thursday of more help for industries hit hard by the pandemic. “Restaurants, hotels, airlines are clearly going to be areas where they’re going to need more help,” Mnuchin said on CNBC, without providing any details. “We need to keep these airlines when the economy continues to rebound, we need to have air travel.”Congress earmarked $25 billion to help airlines cover their payroll costs through September, but massive layoffs are expected after that. United Airlines sent notices to 36,000 workers this week warning that they could be furloughed in October.Washington set aside another $25 billion for loans to the airlines, and Treasury has reached tentative agreements with 10 carriers for loans, although Mnuchin said many of the airlines won’t need those loans because they will find money on the private capital markets.— Belgium government’s health advisers are recommending making the wearing of face masks in shops mandatory to keep the spread of the coronavirus at its current low level.— Greek authorities say they are ready to reimpose public and travel restrictions next week, warning that safety guidance for COVID-19 is being frequently ignored. Cases in Greece have crept up since restrictions were lifted and international travel resumed in recent weeks.— Wells Fargo is rolling out a new fund that will help provide capital, technical support, and long-term resiliency programs to small businesses, with an emphasis on those that are minority-owned businesses.Wells Fargo will donate about $400 million in processing fees to assist small businesses in need through the Open for Business Fund.

Bed Bath & Beyond closing up to 200 stores

KANSAS CITY,&nbsp;Mo. - In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals today announced their 2021 regular season schedule. All game times will be announced at a later date. &nbsp;

Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 1 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Texas Rangers, to mark the fifth time in seven years that the Royals will open the season at home. It’ll be the first time the Royals will play the Rangers on Opening Day, and the first time they will open with a non-divisional opponent since starting the 2016 season vs. the New York Mets.

Kansas City will continue its I-70 series vs. St. Louis with three games at Busch Stadium from Aug. 6-8 and three games at Kauffman Stadium from Aug. 13-15. The remaining 14 Interleague games will be played over six series, including three at home and three on the road against the National League Central. This will mark the second consecutive season in which the Royals will face all five National League Central opponents.

Kansas City will host Interleague matchups in 2021 vs. Milwaukee (May 18-19), Pittsburgh (May 31-June 1) and Cincinnati (July 5-7). The road Interleague schedule will take the Royals to Pittsburgh (April 27-28), Milwaukee (July 20-21) and Chicago (Aug. 20-22). This will be the Royals’ first trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh since 2018, and will mark the second straight season in which they will travel to Milwaukee’s Miller Park and Chicago’s Wrigley Field.&nbsp;

Kansas City’s holiday schedule will see the Royals host Texas on Easter Sunday (April 4), the Chicago White Sox on Mother’s Day (May 9), Pittsburgh on Memorial Day (May 31), Boston on Father’s Day (June 20) and Minnesota on Independence Day (July 4). The Royals will travel to Baltimore on Labor Day (Sept. 6).

The All-Star break will run from July 12-15 and will include the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 13 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.

Kansas City will host 81 games at Kauffman Stadium, including 13 in April, 13 in May, 11 in June, 16 in July, 11 in August, 14 in September and three in October.

The Royals will host two 10-game homestands, from April 12-21 vs. Los Angeles, Toronto and Tampa Bay; and from Aug. 9-19 vs. New York, St. Louis and Houston. The Royals are scheduled for four three-city trips, including nine games in 10 days from April 23-May 2 at Detroit, at Pittsburgh and at Minnesota; 10 games in 10 days from June 22-July 1 at New York, Texas and Boston; nine games in 10 days from July 30-Aug. 8 at Toronto, at the Chicago White Sox and at St. Louis; and 10 games in 10 days from Aug. 20-29 at the Chicago Cubs, at Houston and at Seattle.

The game dates are subject to change.

KANSAS CITY,&nbsp;Mo. - In conjunction with Major League Baseball, the Kansas City Royals today announced their 2021 regular season schedule. All game times will be announced at a later date. &nbsp;Opening Day is scheduled for Thursday, April 1 at Kauffman Stadium vs. the Texas Rangers, to mark the fifth time in seven years that the Royals will open the season at home. It’ll be the first time the Royals will play the Rangers on Opening Day, and the first time they will open with a non-divisional opponent since starting the 2016 season vs. the New York Mets.Kansas City will continue its I-70 series vs. St. Louis with three games at Busch Stadium from Aug. 6-8 and three games at Kauffman Stadium from Aug. 13-15. The remaining 14 Interleague games will be played over six series, including three at home and three on the road against the National League Central. This will mark the second consecutive season in which the Royals will face all five National League Central opponents.Kansas City will host Interleague matchups in 2021 vs. Milwaukee (May 18-19), Pittsburgh (May 31-June 1) and Cincinnati (July 5-7). The road Interleague schedule will take the Royals to Pittsburgh (April 27-28), Milwaukee (July 20-21) and Chicago (Aug. 20-22). This will be the Royals’ first trip to PNC Park in Pittsburgh since 2018, and will mark the second straight season in which they will travel to Milwaukee’s Miller Park and Chicago’s Wrigley Field.&nbsp;Kansas City’s holiday schedule will see the Royals host Texas on Easter Sunday (April 4), the Chicago White Sox on Mother’s Day (May 9), Pittsburgh on Memorial Day (May 31), Boston on Father’s Day (June 20) and Minnesota on Independence Day (July 4). The Royals will travel to Baltimore on Labor Day (Sept. 6).The All-Star break will run from July 12-15 and will include the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star Game to be played on Tuesday, July 13 at Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves.Kansas City will host 81 games at Kauffman Stadium, including 13 in April, 13 in May, 11 in June, 16 in July, 11 in August, 14 in September and three in October.The Royals will host two 10-game homestands, from April 12-21 vs. Los Angeles, Toronto and Tampa Bay; and from Aug. 9-19 vs. New York, St. Louis and Houston. The Royals are scheduled for four three-city trips, including nine games in 10 days from April 23-May 2 at Detroit, at Pittsburgh and at Minnesota; 10 games in 10 days from June 22-July 1 at New York, Texas and Boston; nine games in 10 days from July 30-Aug. 8 at Toronto, at the Chicago White Sox and at St. Louis; and 10 games in 10 days from Aug. 20-29 at the Chicago Cubs, at Houston and at Seattle.The game dates are subject to change.Royals Press Release

Royals release 2021 regular season schedule

Elmer J. “Schmidty” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home.

He was born October 18, 1930 in 
Catharine, the son of Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; On November 
7, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rosalinda “Rosie” Meier in 
Catharine, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp; He proudly served 
in the United States Army, was parts manager for 57 years at 
International Harvester/Radke Implement, and was a farmer.&nbsp; His 
memberships included Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly, the American Legion, and served on 
the church funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; He enjoyed all sports, was a 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and loved watching WWE wrestling.&nbsp; He
 enjoyed woodworking, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren
 and great grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife; Rosie of 
the home in Hays, a son Brian Schmidt and wife Cherie of Hays, three 
daughters; Patty Kuhn and husband Duane of Hays, Debbie Pittman and 
husband Lance of Flagstaff, AZ, and Brenda Gottschalk and husband Dan of
 Hays, three brothers; Emery Schmidt and wife Shirley of Catharine, 
Adolph Schmidt and wife DeAnn, and Gerald Schmidt and wife Elaine, all 
of Hays, a sister; Cora Dortland of Gorham, a brother-in-law; Maynard 
Evans of Hays, five grandchildren; Brandon Kuhn and wife Ashley, Dustin 
Kuhn and wife Mindy, Ayrton Pittman, Derek Gottschalk and wife Hayley, 
and Danna Decker and husband Brandon, and eleven great grandchildren; 
Kayleigh Kuhn, Jolie Kuhn, Shiloh Kuhn, Dayton Kuhn, Kasen Kuhn, Kaycee 
Kuhn, Claire Decker, Caleb Decker, Skyler Anderson, Leigh Anderson, and 
Lilly Fross.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, four brothers; infant brother Elmer, Celly, Herbert, and Alfred
 Schmidt, three sisters; Cyrilla Evans, Fedelia Rome, and Irene Dinkel, 
and a brother-in-law; Everett Dortland.

A Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 am on 
Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Graveside prayers will follow at St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service
 time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund, in care of Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Elmer may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Elmer J. “Schmidty” Schmidt, 89, Hays, died Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at his home.He was born October 18, 1930 in 
Catharine, the son of Adolph J. and Anna (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; On November 
7, 1955 he was united in marriage to Rosalinda “Rosie” Meier in 
Catharine, and they celebrated 64 years of marriage.&nbsp; He proudly served 
in the United States Army, was parts manager for 57 years at 
International Harvester/Radke Implement, and was a farmer.&nbsp; His 
memberships included Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Third 
Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, Fourth Degree Knights of 
Columbus Bishop Cunningham Assembly, the American Legion, and served on 
the church funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; He enjoyed all sports, was a 
Kansas City Chiefs and Royals fan, and loved watching WWE wrestling.&nbsp; He
 enjoyed woodworking, and loved his family, especially his grandchildren
 and great grandchildren.Survivors include his wife; Rosie of 
the home in Hays, a son Brian Schmidt and wife Cherie of Hays, three 
daughters; Patty Kuhn and husband Duane of Hays, Debbie Pittman and 
husband Lance of Flagstaff, AZ, and Brenda Gottschalk and husband Dan of
 Hays, three brothers; Emery Schmidt and wife Shirley of Catharine, 
Adolph Schmidt and wife DeAnn, and Gerald Schmidt and wife Elaine, all 
of Hays, a sister; Cora Dortland of Gorham, a brother-in-law; Maynard 
Evans of Hays, five grandchildren; Brandon Kuhn and wife Ashley, Dustin 
Kuhn and wife Mindy, Ayrton Pittman, Derek Gottschalk and wife Hayley, 
and Danna Decker and husband Brandon, and eleven great grandchildren; 
Kayleigh Kuhn, Jolie Kuhn, Shiloh Kuhn, Dayton Kuhn, Kasen Kuhn, Kaycee 
Kuhn, Claire Decker, Caleb Decker, Skyler Anderson, Leigh Anderson, and 
Lilly Fross.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, four brothers; infant brother Elmer, Celly, Herbert, and Alfred
 Schmidt, three sisters; Cyrilla Evans, Fedelia Rome, and Irene Dinkel, 
and a brother-in-law; Everett Dortland.A Memorial Mass will be at 10:00 am on 
Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 
with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Graveside prayers will follow at St. 
Joseph Cemetery. &nbsp;Family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service
 time on Saturday at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Immaculate 
Heart of Mary Catholic Church Building Fund, in care of Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Elmer may be shared 
with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Elmer J. 'Schmidty' Schmidt

Louise Darlene (Nemechek) Tomanek, age 85, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, peacefully at her home. Darlene was born in WaKeeney August 2,1934, to Louis and Johanna (Gaschler) Nemechek. She graduated from Trego Community High School in 1952.&nbsp;

Darlene was united in marriage to Laverne Tomanek on October 20, 1952. They were happily married for 58 years until his passing on July 12, 2011. She was a lifetime member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Darlene was also a member of the Altar Society. Darlene was a gifted seamstress. She was well known for her talent and kindness. She made countless alterations to a variety of clothes. She also designed and made wedding dresses, prom dresses and just about anything that had to do with sewing. She was known for her talent in the kitchen; her baked goods were known among family and friends.&nbsp; Sitting down to a good book was a favorite pastime.&nbsp; She cherished time with friends and family.

Survivors include 5 children: Pam (Dennis) Ehlts of Salina, KS, Peggy(Danny) Smith of Great Bend, KS, Judy Jordan of Great Bend, Rita (Jim) Mernagh of Wichita, KS, and Eddie (Christy) Tomanek of Topeka, KS; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters Charlotte Albers, Betty Lipp, and Mary Jo (Gary) McClanahan; brothers Doug Nemechek and Richard (Carol) Nemechek; and sister-in-law Maxine (Duane) Lindsay.&nbsp;

Darlene was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; son Danny Tomanek; infant son Rodney Tomanek; grandson J.J. Axman; brothers George and Bill Nemechek; and son-in-law Mike Axman.

Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with a parish vigil service to follow at 7:00 PM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Christ the King Cemetery Fund, Hospice Services, Inc., or Masses. Donations to the organizations may be sent to the family, care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

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 </figure>Louise Darlene (Nemechek) Tomanek, age 85, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, peacefully at her home. Darlene was born in WaKeeney August 2,1934, to Louis and Johanna (Gaschler) Nemechek. She graduated from Trego Community High School in 1952.&nbsp;Darlene was united in marriage to Laverne Tomanek on October 20, 1952. They were happily married for 58 years until his passing on July 12, 2011. She was a lifetime member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Darlene was also a member of the Altar Society. Darlene was a gifted seamstress. She was well known for her talent and kindness. She made countless alterations to a variety of clothes. She also designed and made wedding dresses, prom dresses and just about anything that had to do with sewing. She was known for her talent in the kitchen; her baked goods were known among family and friends.&nbsp; Sitting down to a good book was a favorite pastime.&nbsp; She cherished time with friends and family.Survivors include 5 children: Pam (Dennis) Ehlts of Salina, KS, Peggy(Danny) Smith of Great Bend, KS, Judy Jordan of Great Bend, Rita (Jim) Mernagh of Wichita, KS, and Eddie (Christy) Tomanek of Topeka, KS; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sisters Charlotte Albers, Betty Lipp, and Mary Jo (Gary) McClanahan; brothers Doug Nemechek and Richard (Carol) Nemechek; and sister-in-law Maxine (Duane) Lindsay.&nbsp;Darlene was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; son Danny Tomanek; infant son Rodney Tomanek; grandson J.J. Axman; brothers George and Bill Nemechek; and son-in-law Mike Axman.Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney, with a parish vigil service to follow at 7:00 PM.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 AM, Friday, July 10, 2020, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Memorials are suggested to Christ the King Cemetery Fund, Hospice Services, Inc., or Masses. Donations to the organizations may be sent to the family, care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Louise Darlene (Nemechek) Tomanek

Chris Allan Cole, 58, of Olathe, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1961 to Allan and Connie Cole in Colby, Kansas. Chris was many things, but most people remember him by his desire to help others, his hard-working mentality, and his playful, compassionate heart. 
 
Growing up in Goodland, KS, Chris could be seen working with his father at the farm, driving the school bus, or fixing up old cars (or really anything else he could get his hands on). By night, he was an ornery, girl-chasing rebel dragging Main Street. It was in Goodland where he met the first love of his life – a blue 1967 Camaro SS. Thus began a passion for cars that would last until the day he passed away. Chris spent much of his time planning, refurbishing, and re-refurbishing his Camaro; he could never quite get it how he wanted: perfect. He passed on his passion to his son, Haedyn, who helped him rebuild their 1979 Trans Am in 2019. 
 
Having worked at a motorcycle repair shop shortly after graduating high school, Chris also developed a passion for motorcycles. He enjoyed long rides on his Harley with his wife, Kathy Cole, and had often gone on cross-country road trips with his best friend, Mike Horniman, who preceded him in death. 
 
Chris attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Prior to graduating, Chris married Taunya Schamber Cole in 1984, and had two children, Alexa Cole (daughter) and Haedyn Cole (son). He tried his best to instill his love for KSU Football on his children by attending countless football games with them in Manhattan; however, much to his dismay, they ultimately both attended the University of Kansas. Over the following 32 years, Chris started and ran multiple successful businesses, and had recently partnered with his good friend, Ty Herron, in purchasing a FedEx delivery company. 
 
Chris’s desire to help others was always evident, from providing caring support for his mother and three sisters after the death of his father in 2000; to helping someone he had just met get back on their feet. Chris was always there when others needed him, and he never expected anything in return. He was a handyman, mechanic, plumber, tile guy, landscaper, roofer, chef, entrepreneur, and loving father, among many others. 
 
Before remarrying Kathy Worland Cole in 2018; Chris single-handedly renovated the entirety of their Olathe, KS home in less than 6 months. Kathy and Chris loved spending time together on the back porch of their home, drinking Miller Lite at Chris's shop for “Guy Day Friday” with their friends Ty and Mike, and visiting their favorite neighborhood restaurants and bars, where everyone seemed to know Chris like family. 
 
Chris and Kathy also enjoyed weekly visits and afternoons spent with Alexa, Haedyn, Maddy, and Kathy’s five children and two grandchildren, Ross (son), Rudy (son), Kristin (daughter), Shannon (daughter), Alex (son), Lorenzo (grandson), and Viviana (granddaughter). Upon his children's departure for college, Chris insisted they come home for weekly Sunday night dinners, which quickly turned into a regular tradition. Through these gatherings, Chris discovered his hidden talent for smoking ribs, causing his children to request them repeatedly. Chris was eager and excited to become a Grandpa, frequently urging both of his children to hurry up and “get to work” on having babies. In the meantime, he was overly joyed when he got to babysit his grand-dog, Chesney. 
 
There was never a dull moment with Chris, his playful nature could brighten spirits and bring relief to the most stressful situations. Our time with Chris was cut too short, but his infectious laugh and benevolent personality will never be forgotten. 
 
Chris is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Cole; daughter, Alexa Cole (Austin, Texas); son and daughter-in-law, Haedyn and Madisyn Cole (Prairie Village, Kansas); mother, Connie Cole (Goodland, Kansas); and sisters, Cathy and Mark Carman (McCook, Nebraska), Kay Lea and Randy Carri (Goodland, Kansas), and Kim Cole and Dan Oborny, (Goodland, Kansas). 
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Allan Cole; and grandparents, Ron and Evelyn Rose and Gerald Cole and Martha Cole Stamm.

Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are designated to the Chris Cole Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland was entrusted with local arrangements.

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 </figure>Chris Allan Cole, 58, of Olathe, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2020. He was born on October 21, 1961 to Allan and Connie Cole in Colby, Kansas. Chris was many things, but most people remember him by his desire to help others, his hard-working mentality, and his playful, compassionate heart. 
 
Growing up in Goodland, KS, Chris could be seen working with his father at the farm, driving the school bus, or fixing up old cars (or really anything else he could get his hands on). By night, he was an ornery, girl-chasing rebel dragging Main Street. It was in Goodland where he met the first love of his life – a blue 1967 Camaro SS. Thus began a passion for cars that would last until the day he passed away. Chris spent much of his time planning, refurbishing, and re-refurbishing his Camaro; he could never quite get it how he wanted: perfect. He passed on his passion to his son, Haedyn, who helped him rebuild their 1979 Trans Am in 2019. 
 
Having worked at a motorcycle repair shop shortly after graduating high school, Chris also developed a passion for motorcycles. He enjoyed long rides on his Harley with his wife, Kathy Cole, and had often gone on cross-country road trips with his best friend, Mike Horniman, who preceded him in death. 
 
Chris attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Prior to graduating, Chris married Taunya Schamber Cole in 1984, and had two children, Alexa Cole (daughter) and Haedyn Cole (son). He tried his best to instill his love for KSU Football on his children by attending countless football games with them in Manhattan; however, much to his dismay, they ultimately both attended the University of Kansas. Over the following 32 years, Chris started and ran multiple successful businesses, and had recently partnered with his good friend, Ty Herron, in purchasing a FedEx delivery company. 
 
Chris’s desire to help others was always evident, from providing caring support for his mother and three sisters after the death of his father in 2000; to helping someone he had just met get back on their feet. Chris was always there when others needed him, and he never expected anything in return. He was a handyman, mechanic, plumber, tile guy, landscaper, roofer, chef, entrepreneur, and loving father, among many others. 
 
Before remarrying Kathy Worland Cole in 2018; Chris single-handedly renovated the entirety of their Olathe, KS home in less than 6 months. Kathy and Chris loved spending time together on the back porch of their home, drinking Miller Lite at Chris's shop for “Guy Day Friday” with their friends Ty and Mike, and visiting their favorite neighborhood restaurants and bars, where everyone seemed to know Chris like family. 
 
Chris and Kathy also enjoyed weekly visits and afternoons spent with Alexa, Haedyn, Maddy, and Kathy’s five children and two grandchildren, Ross (son), Rudy (son), Kristin (daughter), Shannon (daughter), Alex (son), Lorenzo (grandson), and Viviana (granddaughter). Upon his children's departure for college, Chris insisted they come home for weekly Sunday night dinners, which quickly turned into a regular tradition. Through these gatherings, Chris discovered his hidden talent for smoking ribs, causing his children to request them repeatedly. Chris was eager and excited to become a Grandpa, frequently urging both of his children to hurry up and “get to work” on having babies. In the meantime, he was overly joyed when he got to babysit his grand-dog, Chesney. 
 
There was never a dull moment with Chris, his playful nature could brighten spirits and bring relief to the most stressful situations. Our time with Chris was cut too short, but his infectious laugh and benevolent personality will never be forgotten. 
 
Chris is survived by his loving wife, Kathy Cole; daughter, Alexa Cole (Austin, Texas); son and daughter-in-law, Haedyn and Madisyn Cole (Prairie Village, Kansas); mother, Connie Cole (Goodland, Kansas); and sisters, Cathy and Mark Carman (McCook, Nebraska), Kay Lea and Randy Carri (Goodland, Kansas), and Kim Cole and Dan Oborny, (Goodland, Kansas). 
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Allan Cole; and grandparents, Ron and Evelyn Rose and Gerald Cole and Martha Cole Stamm.Memorial services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 10:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Brent Flanders officiating.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are designated to the Chris Cole Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland was entrusted with local arrangements.

Chris Allan Cole

I have a love / hate relationship with squirrels. They’re fun to hear as they chatter and scold you from a backyard tree or from a perch near your deer stand, and their crazy antics are entertaining as they chase each other around a tree or roll around inside a glass jar feeder. But they chisel holes in my new front lawn to bury acorns, and in the spring, our front flower bed would soon become an oak forest if we didn’t pull out all the little oak saplings that spring forth from their buried treasures.

Besides frog season, I thought all Kansas hunting seasons began in the fall and concluded with turkey season in the spring. Now, I knew full well there was a squirrel season in Kansas, but imagine my surprise to find it actually begins in June and runs statewide through the end of February. The daily bag limit is 5 squirrels and the possession limit is 20. Since squirrels are small critters, small firearms like a .410 shotgun or a .22 rifle with a good scope are the best choices for harvesting equipment, and all that’s needed is a general Kansas hunting license. Traditional ways of cooking squirrel are to cut them up into pieces and fry them like chicken, or to roast them whole. But there is an event held each fall in Bentonville, Arkansas that centers around all things squirrel cooking.

Local Bentonville resident Joe Wilson cut his teeth on hunting rabbits, squirrels and other small game before graduating to hunting deer. Bentonville has developed many artsy and historical tourist attractions, even displaying prominent artwork in local hotels, and while Wilson appreciates that immensely, he and other hunters and outdoorsmen his age began to feel that the area was slowly losing its “Ozark flavor,” as he puts it. In 2006, a group of older and retired deer hunters, tired of having to fight each year for good spots to hunt deer, decided to get back to what they all cut their teeth on, hunting squirrels and small game, and the novel organization Squirrels Unlimited, (SqU for short) was formed. Besides helping revive that local Ozark Flavor, a main goal of the group is also to get the youth hunters of today interested in hunting small game like they themselves had done. In 2012, while helping a film crew from the Travel Channel film an episode of “Bizarre Foods,” Wilson was asked if they could cook squirrels. To embellish a little, Wilson told them “Not only do we cook squirrels, we throw the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff.” Wilson said that to cover his lie, they had to scramble to put together the first event which took place in October of 2012. Teams from across the region converged on a warehouse in Bentonville in the middle of a sleet storm, and today the annual World Champion Squirrel Cookoff is so popular it has outgrown several locations.

The rules of the cookoff are simple; each dish must contain 80% squirrel meat. An advertisement for the event in one prominent magazine read “Every fall hundreds of chefs from around the country head to Bentonville, Arkansas to take part in a heated competition. They baste, emulsify, marinade and flambe’. They make everything from bratwurst to lollipops. Yes, welcome to the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff.”&nbsp; Some of the dishes from past year’s cookoffs have been squirrel poppers made with squirrel loins and jalapeno cheese, minced squirrel brains with cream cheese in a puff pastry, bacon-wrapped squirrel wings, squirrel pizza, squirrel tamales, squirrel dogs, squirrel gumbo, squirrel sliders, squirrel tacos, squirrel dumplings, squirrel enchiladas, and even squirrel flavored ice cream.&nbsp; Many of the teams are named for their entertainment value as well, with handles like team Chicken of the Tree, the Spice Squirrels and the Rawhide Nut Pirates. Last year’s event even hosted a cookoff team from the Netherlands; not sure how the Dutch know anything about cooking squirrels, but alright.&nbsp; Cookoff winners are awarded cash prizes and any profit from the event goes to local charities.

Wilson said that as a kid, he collected and sold squirrel tails to Mepps, a large fishing tackle manufacturer that uses the hair from the tails on many of it’s fishing lures. Mepps buys and uses hundreds of thousands of squirrel tails each year, and has become a major sponsor of Squirrels Unlimited and of the cookoff. A squirrel skinning contest has also been added to the event.

Call them tree bacon, limb chicken, tofu of the woods or roof rats, squirrels can be entertaining or they can be a major nuisance. Even though Cousin Eddy from the movie “Christmas Vacation” says he quit eatin’ squirrel cause’ its high in cholesterol, squirrel meat is good, but DOES NOT taste just like chicken. This is yet another chance to take a kid hunting without having to purchase an expensive permit or other hunting equipment as you continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors.

Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1574696211722.png" alt="Steve&nbsp;Gilliland" />
 <figcaption>Steve&nbsp;Gilliland</figcaption>
 </figure>I have a love / hate relationship with squirrels. They’re fun to hear as they chatter and scold you from a backyard tree or from a perch near your deer stand, and their crazy antics are entertaining as they chase each other around a tree or roll around inside a glass jar feeder. But they chisel holes in my new front lawn to bury acorns, and in the spring, our front flower bed would soon become an oak forest if we didn’t pull out all the little oak saplings that spring forth from their buried treasures.Besides frog season, I thought all Kansas hunting seasons began in the fall and concluded with turkey season in the spring. Now, I knew full well there was a squirrel season in Kansas, but imagine my surprise to find it actually begins in June and runs statewide through the end of February. The daily bag limit is 5 squirrels and the possession limit is 20. Since squirrels are small critters, small firearms like a .410 shotgun or a .22 rifle with a good scope are the best choices for harvesting equipment, and all that’s needed is a general Kansas hunting license. Traditional ways of cooking squirrel are to cut them up into pieces and fry them like chicken, or to roast them whole. But there is an event held each fall in Bentonville, Arkansas that centers around all things squirrel cooking.Local Bentonville resident Joe Wilson cut his teeth on hunting rabbits, squirrels and other small game before graduating to hunting deer. Bentonville has developed many artsy and historical tourist attractions, even displaying prominent artwork in local hotels, and while Wilson appreciates that immensely, he and other hunters and outdoorsmen his age began to feel that the area was slowly losing its “Ozark flavor,” as he puts it. In 2006, a group of older and retired deer hunters, tired of having to fight each year for good spots to hunt deer, decided to get back to what they all cut their teeth on, hunting squirrels and small game, and the novel organization Squirrels Unlimited, (SqU for short) was formed. Besides helping revive that local Ozark Flavor, a main goal of the group is also to get the youth hunters of today interested in hunting small game like they themselves had done. In 2012, while helping a film crew from the Travel Channel film an episode of “Bizarre Foods,” Wilson was asked if they could cook squirrels. To embellish a little, Wilson told them “Not only do we cook squirrels, we throw the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff.” Wilson said that to cover his lie, they had to scramble to put together the first event which took place in October of 2012. Teams from across the region converged on a warehouse in Bentonville in the middle of a sleet storm, and today the annual World Champion Squirrel Cookoff is so popular it has outgrown several locations.The rules of the cookoff are simple; each dish must contain 80% squirrel meat. An advertisement for the event in one prominent magazine read “Every fall hundreds of chefs from around the country head to Bentonville, Arkansas to take part in a heated competition. They baste, emulsify, marinade and flambe’. They make everything from bratwurst to lollipops. Yes, welcome to the World Champion Squirrel Cookoff.”&nbsp; Some of the dishes from past year’s cookoffs have been squirrel poppers made with squirrel loins and jalapeno cheese, minced squirrel brains with cream cheese in a puff pastry, bacon-wrapped squirrel wings, squirrel pizza, squirrel tamales, squirrel dogs, squirrel gumbo, squirrel sliders, squirrel tacos, squirrel dumplings, squirrel enchiladas, and even squirrel flavored ice cream.&nbsp; Many of the teams are named for their entertainment value as well, with handles like team Chicken of the Tree, the Spice Squirrels and the Rawhide Nut Pirates. Last year’s event even hosted a cookoff team from the Netherlands; not sure how the Dutch know anything about cooking squirrels, but alright.&nbsp; Cookoff winners are awarded cash prizes and any profit from the event goes to local charities.Wilson said that as a kid, he collected and sold squirrel tails to Mepps, a large fishing tackle manufacturer that uses the hair from the tails on many of it’s fishing lures. Mepps buys and uses hundreds of thousands of squirrel tails each year, and has become a major sponsor of Squirrels Unlimited and of the cookoff. A squirrel skinning contest has also been added to the event.Call them tree bacon, limb chicken, tofu of the woods or roof rats, squirrels can be entertaining or they can be a major nuisance. Even though Cousin Eddy from the movie “Christmas Vacation” says he quit eatin’ squirrel cause’ its high in cholesterol, squirrel meat is good, but DOES NOT taste just like chicken. This is yet another chance to take a kid hunting without having to purchase an expensive permit or other hunting equipment as you continue to Explore Kansas Outdoors.Steve Gilliland, Inman, can be contacted by email at stevenrgilliland@gmail.com.

Exploring Outdoors Kansas: Squirrel — it’s what’s for dinner

Tuesday, October 13th, 1925 - Saturday, July 4th, 2020

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4258245/(Warta)-Hartwell-Doris-/service-details.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Tuesday, October 13th, 1925 - Saturday, July 4th, 2020An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="http://www.baalmannmortuary.com/book-of-memories/4258245/(Warta)-Hartwell-Doris-/service-details.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Doris Lea (Warta) Hartwell

KANSAS CITY (AP) — A former police officer was sentenced Tuesday to four months in jail for causing a 2018 wreck that killed a Kansas teenager and injured two others outside the stadium where the Kansas City Chiefs play.

Thirty-five-year-old Terrell Watkins pleaded guilty in early June to first-degree involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree assault and a misdemeanor count of careless and imprudent driving in the October 2018 crash that killed 17-year-old Chandan Rajanna, of Overland Park, Kansas, and seriously injured Rajanna’s father and sister.

Watkins will begin serving 120 days in the Caldwell County Jail for the careless and imprudent drive charge on Wednesday after a judge suspended the execution of a 17-year sentence for the other charges.

Witnesses told police the van had been speeding and making numerous lane changes as it passed other vehicles in heavy pregame traffic. Investigators say at the time of the crash, Watkins was late for an off-duty security assignment at Arrowhead Stadium.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594137790683.png" alt="Fatal crash scene photo courtesy KCTV" />
 <figcaption>Fatal crash scene photo courtesy KCTV</figcaption>
 </figure>KANSAS CITY (AP) — A former police officer was sentenced Tuesday to four months in jail for causing a 2018 wreck that killed a Kansas teenager and injured two others outside the stadium where the Kansas City Chiefs play.Thirty-five-year-old Terrell Watkins pleaded guilty in early June to first-degree involuntary manslaughter, two counts of second-degree assault and a misdemeanor count of careless and imprudent driving in the October 2018 crash that killed 17-year-old Chandan Rajanna, of Overland Park, Kansas, and seriously injured Rajanna’s father and sister.Watkins will begin serving 120 days in the Caldwell County Jail for the careless and imprudent drive charge on Wednesday after a judge suspended the execution of a 17-year sentence for the other charges.Witnesses told police the van had been speeding and making numerous lane changes as it passed other vehicles in heavy pregame traffic. Investigators say at the time of the crash, Watkins was late for an off-duty security assignment at Arrowhead Stadium.

Ex-officer sentenced for deadly crash near Arrowhead Stadium

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Chris-Cole">HERE</a> for service details.

October 21, 1961 ~ July 1, 2020An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Chris-Cole">HERE</a> for service details.

Samuel Duane McNett, 72, passed away July 2, 2020, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born October 25, 1947, at Great Bend, to Maynard 
&amp; Clara (Weber) McNett. He married Glennis F. Lamb on October 14, 
1973, at Great Bend. She died January 19, 2012.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Samuel was a refrigeration 
maintenance tech at Great Bend Packing. He was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing 
cards, watching westerns, wrestling and his son's motocross races. He 
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include, two sons, Mark McNett, and Jesse McNett and wife 
Becky, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Mickie McNett, Randy 
McNett, Mackenzie Klett, and Shaylyn McNett; and three great 
grandchildren, Sawyer Klett, Aaron Klett, Jr., and Reese Klett. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Glennis McNett; a son, 
Mickie "Mick" McNett; and a brother, Maynard McNett.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to
 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 
7, 2020, at Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Father Don 
Bedore presiding. Memorials are suggested to the Samuel McNett Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/7/1594057217264.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Samuel Duane McNett, 72, passed away July 2, 2020, at his home in 
Great Bend. He was born October 25, 1947, at Great Bend, to Maynard 
&amp; Clara (Weber) McNett. He married Glennis F. Lamb on October 14, 
1973, at Great Bend. She died January 19, 2012.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Samuel was a refrigeration 
maintenance tech at Great Bend Packing. He was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He enjoyed playing 
cards, watching westerns, wrestling and his son's motocross races. He 
especially enjoyed spending time with his family.Survivors include, two sons, Mark McNett, and Jesse McNett and wife 
Becky, all of Great Bend; four grandchildren, Mickie McNett, Randy 
McNett, Mackenzie Klett, and Shaylyn McNett; and three great 
grandchildren, Sawyer Klett, Aaron Klett, Jr., and Reese Klett. He was 
preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Glennis McNett; a son, 
Mickie "Mick" McNett; and a brother, Maynard McNett.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Monday, July 6, 2020 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to
 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 
7, 2020, at Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Father Don 
Bedore presiding. Memorials are suggested to the Samuel McNett Funeral 
Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Samuel Duane McNett

Rosina Brungardt Rohr, 95, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Ranch 
House in Garden City. She was born on October 7, 1924 at Schoenchen the
 daughter of Joe &amp; Philomena (Klaus) Dreher. She married Bernard 
“Bennie” Brungardt on September 10, 1946 at Garden City. He died on 
December 23, 1978. She later married Gilbert “Bert” Rohr on May 11, 
1985 at Hays. He died on January 9, 2013. 
Rosina moved to Garden City when she was 18 to work in her relatives 
café and cleaned homes and apartments. She then worked at several 
downtown business’s including Ben Franklin and Woolworths before going 
to work at Dillon’s as a clerk. She was a member of St Mary Catholic 
Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed dancing and music. 
She was preceded in death by her Parents, both Husbands, 6 Brothers and 5
 Sisters. 
She is survived by her 5 Sons- Jerry &amp; Jeanette Brungardt, Ernest 
&amp; Robin Brungardt, Glen &amp; Evanna Brungardt, Harvey &amp; Sherri 
Brungardt and Larry &amp; Mendi Brungardt all of Garden City, 
Step-Children- Lloyd Rohr of Lindsborg, Brenda Rohr and Linda Cardinal 
both of Wichita, Brother- Irvin Dreher of Hays, Sister- Lillin Van 
Hooser of Andover, 17 Grandchildren, 39 Great-Grandchildren and 11 
Great-Great-Grandchildren. 
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at St Mary Catholic Church 
with Rev Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will be at Sunset 
Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 8:00 
PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St Mary 
Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Rosina Brungardt Rohr, 95, died on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at the Ranch 
House in Garden City. She was born on October 7, 1924 at Schoenchen the
 daughter of Joe &amp; Philomena (Klaus) Dreher. She married Bernard 
“Bennie” Brungardt on September 10, 1946 at Garden City. He died on 
December 23, 1978. She later married Gilbert “Bert” Rohr on May 11, 
1985 at Hays. He died on January 9, 2013. 
Rosina moved to Garden City when she was 18 to work in her relatives 
café and cleaned homes and apartments. She then worked at several 
downtown business’s including Ben Franklin and Woolworths before going 
to work at Dillon’s as a clerk. She was a member of St Mary Catholic 
Church and the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed dancing and music. 
She was preceded in death by her Parents, both Husbands, 6 Brothers and 5
 Sisters. 
She is survived by her 5 Sons- Jerry &amp; Jeanette Brungardt, Ernest 
&amp; Robin Brungardt, Glen &amp; Evanna Brungardt, Harvey &amp; Sherri 
Brungardt and Larry &amp; Mendi Brungardt all of Garden City, 
Step-Children- Lloyd Rohr of Lindsborg, Brenda Rohr and Linda Cardinal 
both of Wichita, Brother- Irvin Dreher of Hays, Sister- Lillin Van 
Hooser of Andover, 17 Grandchildren, 39 Great-Grandchildren and 11 
Great-Great-Grandchildren. 
Vigil Service will be at 7:00 PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM Wednesday at St Mary Catholic Church 
with Rev Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will be at Sunset 
Memorial Gardens in Garden City. Friends may call from 9:00 AM to 8:00 
PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St Mary 
Catholic Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Rosina Brungardt Rohr

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider ending a lawsuit that claims Nestle and Cargill facilitated the use of child slave labor on cocoa farms in Ivory Coast, a case that could further limit access to U.S. courts by victims of human rights abuses abroad.

The justices said Thursday they will review an appeals court decision that revived the lawsuit filed by former child laborers who say they were taken from Mali and held in slavery on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast. Arguments will be held during the term that begins in October.

The court has been paring back a strategy begun in the 1970s by human rights lawyers to use an 18th-century law, the Alien Tort Statute, to pursue individuals who may be responsible for torture and other atrocities, as well as companies with operations in countries with poor records in the area of human rights.

The Alien Tort Statute, adopted in part to deal with piracy claims, went unused for most of American history. The Supreme Court cautiously endorsed the use of the law in 2004, but left unanswered precisely who could be held liable and in what circumstances.

In 2013, the justices ruled that people or entities sued under the Alien Tort Statute must have a real connection to the United States. Two years ago, the court held that foreign businesses cannot be sued under the law.

In the current case, the American arm of Switzerland-based Nestle and the agribusiness concern Cargill are asking the court to rule out suits against U.S. companies as well.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will consider ending a lawsuit that claims Nestle and Cargill facilitated the use of child slave labor on cocoa farms in Ivory Coast, a case that could further limit access to U.S. courts by victims of human rights abuses abroad.The justices said Thursday they will review an appeals court decision that revived the lawsuit filed by former child laborers who say they were taken from Mali and held in slavery on cocoa plantations in Ivory Coast. Arguments will be held during the term that begins in October.The court has been paring back a strategy begun in the 1970s by human rights lawyers to use an 18th-century law, the Alien Tort Statute, to pursue individuals who may be responsible for torture and other atrocities, as well as companies with operations in countries with poor records in the area of human rights.The Alien Tort Statute, adopted in part to deal with piracy claims, went unused for most of American history. The Supreme Court cautiously endorsed the use of the law in 2004, but left unanswered precisely who could be held liable and in what circumstances.In 2013, the justices ruled that people or entities sued under the Alien Tort Statute must have a real connection to the United States. Two years ago, the court held that foreign businesses cannot be sued under the law.In the current case, the American arm of Switzerland-based Nestle and the agribusiness concern Cargill are asking the court to rule out suits against U.S. companies as well.Lawyers for the workers who are suing say slave labor remains an endemic problem in Ivory Coast and that Nestle and Cargill maintain “an unusual degree of control over the cocoa market” in the country because they buy so much cocoa.Cargill and Nestle say they have taken steps to combat forced child labor.The lawsuit was originally filed in 2005 and was twice dismissed by a federal judge before a panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, revived it. Archer Daniels Midland, once named as a defendant, has been dismissed from the suit.