Ralph C. Wellbrock, 81, Hays, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at HaysMed.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Ralph C. Wellbrock, 81, Hays, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Ralph C. Wellbrock

William Lloyd Morford, 88, Hill City, Kansas, died January 3, 2023.  
He was born April 20, 1934m in Norton, Kansas, to Melvin Albert and Tottie
 Mae (Wilson) Morford.  After high school graduation, he worked as a 
power plant maintenance operator. On September 3, 1955, he married 
Charlotte Aliene Shepard in Hill City, Kansas.  To this union three 
children were born: Tim, Nelda Denise and Connie Jolene.

Lloyd and
 Charlotte enjoyed gardening.  He had a passion for horses and never 
missed an opportunity to ride.  The entire family participated in many 
trail rides.  Lloyd also repaired saddles.

He was preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; sister, Melva Mae Wilcox;  
brother, Francis Morford.  He is survived by his brother, Ed Morford, 
Hutchinson; son, Tim, Hill City; daughters Nelda Denise Young, 
Cambridge, Nebraska and Connie Jolene Scott (Landon), Highland Ranch, 
Colorado; eight grandchildren: Adam Lee Young, Amy Dawn Young, Megan Jo 
Scott, Dallas Drew Scott, Carly Brooke Mascarenas, Louis Alan Morford, 
Jason William Morford and Staci Marie Morford and eight great 
grandchildren.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lloyd-Morford?obId=26825261#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details,.

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 </figure>William Lloyd Morford, 88, Hill City, Kansas, died January 3, 2023. 
He was born April 20, 1934m in Norton, Kansas, to Melvin Albert and Tottie
 Mae (Wilson) Morford. After high school graduation, he worked as a 
power plant maintenance operator. On September 3, 1955, he married 
Charlotte Aliene Shepard in Hill City, Kansas. To this union three 
children were born: Tim, Nelda Denise and Connie Jolene.Lloyd and
 Charlotte enjoyed gardening. He had a passion for horses and never 
missed an opportunity to ride. The entire family participated in many 
trail rides. Lloyd also repaired saddles.He was preceded in 
death by his parents; wife, Charlotte; sister, Melva Mae Wilcox; 
brother, Francis Morford. He is survived by his brother, Ed Morford, 
Hutchinson; son, Tim, Hill City; daughters Nelda Denise Young, 
Cambridge, Nebraska and Connie Jolene Scott (Landon), Highland Ranch, 
Colorado; eight grandchildren: Adam Lee Young, Amy Dawn Young, Megan Jo 
Scott, Dallas Drew Scott, Carly Brooke Mascarenas, Louis Alan Morford, 
Jason William Morford and Staci Marie Morford and eight great 
grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Lloyd-Morford?obId=26825261#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details,.

William Lloyd Morford

Prairie View resident Steve VanDerVeen passed away Jan. 2, 2023, at 
the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 53.

Survivors include his parents, Jay &amp; Judy VanDerVeen of Prairie 
View; his brother, Cory of Prairie View; 2 sisters, Kenberlea Cashiola 
of Carrollton, TX and Stacie DeBoer of Prairie View &amp; 5 nieces &amp;
 nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the 
Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Luctor 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Transplant.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

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 </figure>Prairie View resident Steve VanDerVeen passed away Jan. 2, 2023, at 
the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 53.Survivors include his parents, Jay &amp; Judy VanDerVeen of Prairie 
View; his brother, Cory of Prairie View; 2 sisters, Kenberlea Cashiola 
of Carrollton, TX and Stacie DeBoer of Prairie View &amp; 5 nieces &amp;
 nephews.Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 6, at 2:30 p.m. in the 
Luctor Christian Reformed Church with Pastor Shawn Richardson 
officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve 
Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Luctor 
Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Midwest Transplant.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Steve VanDerVeen

As he perches in his blind, waiting for his trophy to pass by, the 
hunter realizes it has already arrived.  Not in the form of a ten-point 
buck or a long bearded turkey, but in peace of knowing a life has not 
only been lived… but lived well.  Ronald Glenn Sturgeon, 82, took his 
final hunting adventure on January 2, 2023.  The hunter found his trophy
 in the loving arms of our Savior.  A peaceful end to a beautiful life.

Ron
 was born to Glenn (Bud) and Wilma Sturgeon on August 20, 1940.  He was 
raised in the small community of Madison, KS along with his sister, 
Renell, and a brother, Raymond.  Ron grew up loving the out-of-doors and
 spent much of his childhood hunting with his father and brother.  This 
was a passion that followed him throughout his entire life.  Ron was 
also quite an athlete and an academic. These two traits would lay the 
foundation for his life as a coach and educator.

After graduating 
from Madison High School, Ron attended Emporia State Teacher’s College 
where he obtained his bachelor’s degree and pursued a high school 
mathematics teaching position in Osborne, KS.  It was in this community 
that he began his career as a teacher and coach, and 33 years later 
retired as principal.  He earned his master’s degree at Fort Hays State 
University in 1972 and his administrative Specialists Certification in 
1982.  Ron was all about education and loved finding unique ways to 
share his passion for learning with his students.  Nothing brought him 
greater joy in his later years than to have former students stop in for a
 visit or to hear a simple “Thank You, Mr. Sturgeon.”  Being an educator
 was truly his calling.

Ron married Judy Wilson, the love of his 
life, on February 19, 1961.  To this union a son Ronald E., and a 
daughter, Julie A., were born.  Of all the accomplishments in Ron’s 
life, he and Judy took the most pride in their children. They centered 
their whole world around raising these two.

In 1970, Ron and Judy 
took on an adventure that would forever change their lives.  It was 
during this time that the small family loaded up in their soft-topped 
jeep and made their way to a little ghost town in Colorado called 
TinCup.  Ron worked in a sawmill, while Judy cared for their children in
 a two-room cabin with cold running water, a small gas stove, and an 
outhouse.  One might say they were crazy, but others…. they thought, 
“WHAT AN ADVENTURE!”  Ron worked in that sawmill several summers, 
gradually earning enough money to buy some land (needless to say on top 
of a mountain) and built his own cabin.  Fifty-two years later, the home
 he created on that mountain, is still enjoyed by his children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.  What a legacy he passed on for 
generations to come!  Ron was truly one-of-a-kind.  The hunter has made 
his final quest and his reward has been bountiful.  God has called this 
great man home… a man who can truly say, “I did it my way!”

Ron is
 survived by his wife Judy of Osborne, KS, his son Ron (Cheryl) Sturgeon
 also from Osborne, KS, his daughter Julie (Jeff) Hackerott of Madison, 
NE, Grandchildren include Ryan (Kachel) Sturgeon of Osborne, KS, Jordyn 
(Tanner) Oliver of Kensington, KS, Kamara Hackerott of Norfolk, NE, 
Kaili (Corbin) Eisenmenger of Lincoln, NE, Kaden Hackerott of Columbus, 
NE, Kegan Hackerott of Madison, NE.  His great-grandchildren include 
Kalana, Keaton, Rylan, and Ryker (Ryan), Parker and Kainon (Jordyn), 
Aubree, Everly, and Liam (Kami), and Dominic and Decker (Kaili).  Other 
survivors include his sister Renell (Gale) Schroeder of Madison, KS, his
 sister in laws Sharon Nurnberg of Topeka and Nancy (Bob) Pendleton of 
Centennial, CO and various nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death
 by his parents, his brother, and a great grandson.

Ron will be laid to rest “High on that mountain” in Colorado.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ronald-Glenn-Sturgeon?obId=26802108#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>As he perches in his blind, waiting for his trophy to pass by, the 
hunter realizes it has already arrived. Not in the form of a ten-point 
buck or a long bearded turkey, but in peace of knowing a life has not 
only been lived… but lived well. Ronald Glenn Sturgeon, 82, took his 
final hunting adventure on January 2, 2023. The hunter found his trophy
 in the loving arms of our Savior. A peaceful end to a beautiful life.Ron
 was born to Glenn (Bud) and Wilma Sturgeon on August 20, 1940. He was 
raised in the small community of Madison, KS along with his sister, 
Renell, and a brother, Raymond. Ron grew up loving the out-of-doors and
 spent much of his childhood hunting with his father and brother. This 
was a passion that followed him throughout his entire life. Ron was 
also quite an athlete and an academic. These two traits would lay the 
foundation for his life as a coach and educator.After graduating 
from Madison High School, Ron attended Emporia State Teacher’s College 
where he obtained his bachelor’s degree and pursued a high school 
mathematics teaching position in Osborne, KS. It was in this community 
that he began his career as a teacher and coach, and 33 years later 
retired as principal. He earned his master’s degree at Fort Hays State 
University in 1972 and his administrative Specialists Certification in 
1982. Ron was all about education and loved finding unique ways to 
share his passion for learning with his students. Nothing brought him 
greater joy in his later years than to have former students stop in for a
 visit or to hear a simple “Thank You, Mr. Sturgeon.” Being an educator
 was truly his calling.Ron married Judy Wilson, the love of his 
life, on February 19, 1961. To this union a son Ronald E., and a 
daughter, Julie A., were born. Of all the accomplishments in Ron’s 
life, he and Judy took the most pride in their children. They centered 
their whole world around raising these two.In 1970, Ron and Judy 
took on an adventure that would forever change their lives. It was 
during this time that the small family loaded up in their soft-topped 
jeep and made their way to a little ghost town in Colorado called 
TinCup. Ron worked in a sawmill, while Judy cared for their children in
 a two-room cabin with cold running water, a small gas stove, and an 
outhouse. One might say they were crazy, but others…. they thought, 
“WHAT AN ADVENTURE!” Ron worked in that sawmill several summers, 
gradually earning enough money to buy some land (needless to say on top 
of a mountain) and built his own cabin. Fifty-two years later, the home
 he created on that mountain, is still enjoyed by his children, 
grandchildren and great grandchildren. What a legacy he passed on for 
generations to come! Ron was truly one-of-a-kind. The hunter has made 
his final quest and his reward has been bountiful. God has called this 
great man home… a man who can truly say, “I did it my way!”Ron is
 survived by his wife Judy of Osborne, KS, his son Ron (Cheryl) Sturgeon
 also from Osborne, KS, his daughter Julie (Jeff) Hackerott of Madison, 
NE, Grandchildren include Ryan (Kachel) Sturgeon of Osborne, KS, Jordyn 
(Tanner) Oliver of Kensington, KS, Kamara Hackerott of Norfolk, NE, 
Kaili (Corbin) Eisenmenger of Lincoln, NE, Kaden Hackerott of Columbus, 
NE, Kegan Hackerott of Madison, NE. His great-grandchildren include 
Kalana, Keaton, Rylan, and Ryker (Ryan), Parker and Kainon (Jordyn), 
Aubree, Everly, and Liam (Kami), and Dominic and Decker (Kaili). Other 
survivors include his sister Renell (Gale) Schroeder of Madison, KS, his
 sister in laws Sharon Nurnberg of Topeka and Nancy (Bob) Pendleton of 
Centennial, CO and various nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death
 by his parents, his brother, and a great grandson.Ron will be laid to rest “High on that mountain” in Colorado.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Ronald-Glenn-Sturgeon?obId=26802108#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Glenn Sturgeon

Darrell Eugene Zimmerman, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home in Hays.

Memorial Services including Military 
Honors will be Friday, January 6, 2023, at 2 PM at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the Funeral Chapel.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>Darrell Eugene Zimmerman, age 84, of Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home in Hays.Memorial Services including Military 
Honors will be Friday, January 6, 2023, at 2 PM at Brock's-Keithley 
Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS 67601.Memorials are suggested to: The Humane Society of the High Plains in care of the Funeral Chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Darrell Zimmerman

Judy O passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2022, in Durango, Colorado at Mercy Hospice House after a short illness. She was 88 years old, born February 4th,
 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, to Melva (Cheatum) and Sam Gardner. She grew up
 in Midway, Kansas, working in the family’s restaurant, service station 
and rental cabin businesses. At a very young age, Judy was waiting 
tables and running the cash register, filling up cars and washing car 
windows. As a teenager, she also worked the fields and drove a tractor 
on the family farm. She had an incredible work ethic.

Judy married and divorced twice and had four girls with her first 
husband and one son with her second husband. She attended Kansas State 
University, Dodge City Community College, and Fort Hays University and 
held a BSN in nursing and several professional certifications.

Judy was well known as a registered nurse. She worked in Dodge City,&nbsp; Kansas, for many years as Dr. Trekell’s nurse at the Southwest Clinic, 
and at Trinity Hospital and other places in Dodge City. Later, she 
worked mainly in the OB unit at Humana Hospital in Dodge City, helping 
to deliver many babies and care for new mothers and newborns. She moved 
to Durango in the early 1980s, working in various communities in the 
Four Corners area, including Community Hospital in Durango, Southwest 
Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, and at the Northern Navajo Medical
 Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. While working at the Navajo Indian 
Reservation Hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, she focused mainly on the 
Maternity Ward, Labor &amp; Delivery, Prenatal Education, and Community 
Diabetes Education for the Navajo People.

After retirement, she volunteered her time with the Manna Soup 
Kitchen in Durango, serving food to the homeless and underprivileged. 
She was an independent outreach volunteer to the homeless and transient 
communities of Durango, and carried food, water, clothing, blankets, and
 other essential supplies in her car to distribute to those in need. 
&nbsp;She was an active volunteer until the age of 87.

Judy O. had a long and full life. She almost always worked two jobs, 
and sometimes three at a time to make ends meet. She loved spending time
 with friends and family, road trips, fishing and playing cards. She was
 a dog lover and always had at least one. She loved her kids fiercely 
and would give a stranger the shirt off her back if needed. She was 
smart, hilarious, irreverent at times, caring, tender, loving, 
forgiving, and sometimes embarrassing (if you've ever heard her sneeze, 
you know what that means). She lived life her way and spoke her mind. 
She was a loyal friend with a big heart and had a huge variety of good 
friends who were like family to her.

In her own words – she wanted her children and everyone she knew to 
know that “I loved all of you and also my many friends from coast to 
coast and abroad, people of all races, ages and religions, I pray that 
you will be kind to each other and be happy, healthy, and safe. Please 
care for each other. My only regret in life is that I did not have the 
ability to spend more time with my family.”

She considered her greatest achievements in life to be her children, and their children.

Daughter:&nbsp;Del (Bill) Myers. 
Grandchild: Melissa McCoy (Casey). Great Grandchildren: Connor and 
Callan McCoy. Grandchild: Amanda Puvogel (Eric). Great Grandchildren: 
Clayton Meier, Kimber Ogorzolka, and Cora Puvogel, all of Salina, 
Kansas. &nbsp;

Daughter: Jan (Alan) Stevens. Grandchild: Sam 
Stevens (Joni). Great Grandchild: Olivia Stevens, all of Dodge City, 
Kansas. Grandchild: Savanna Cummins (Doug). Great Grandchildren: Emmy 
and Cora Cummins, all of Junction City, Kansas.

Daughter: Pat (Brent) Harris of Dodge City, Kansas. 
Grandchild: Jamie Rajewski (Kyle) of Topeka, Kansas. Grandchild: Katie 
Harris, and fiancé Rusty Carpenter of De Soto, Kansas.

Daughter: Jil (Justin) Straight. Grandchildren: Adam
 and Andi Fontenelle, all of Dodge City. Grandchild: Abby Fontenelle and
 Great Grandchild: Freyja Fontenelle of Durango, Colorado.

Son: Edward: (Melody) Olszewski. Grandchildren: Annabelle and Charlotte Olszewski of Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

Brother: Jack (Rusti) Gardner of Larned, Kansas.

Predeceased by: Parents: Sam and Melva Gardner. Brother: Rex (Judy) Gardner of Stillwell, Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life will take place on a date to be announced. Cremation has taken place.

Memorials are suggested by the family to:&nbsp;Manna Soup Kitchen,&nbsp;P.O. Box 1196, Durango CO. 81302 or <a href="http://www.mannasoupkitchen.org">www.mannasoupkitchen.org</a>; La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino Del Rio, Durango CO. 81303 or <a href="http://www.lpchumanesociety.org">www.lpchumanesociety.org</a>; or Breast Cancer Research Foundation at <a href="http://www.bcrf.org">www.bcrf.org</a>&nbsp;in the name of Judy Olszewski (Judy O.).&nbsp;

Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.hoodmortuary.com">www.hoodmortuary.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672860013840.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Judy O passed away peacefully on December 24th, 2022, in Durango, Colorado at Mercy Hospice House after a short illness. She was 88 years old, born February 4th,
 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, to Melva (Cheatum) and Sam Gardner. She grew up
 in Midway, Kansas, working in the family’s restaurant, service station 
and rental cabin businesses. At a very young age, Judy was waiting 
tables and running the cash register, filling up cars and washing car 
windows. As a teenager, she also worked the fields and drove a tractor 
on the family farm. She had an incredible work ethic.Judy married and divorced twice and had four girls with her first 
husband and one son with her second husband. She attended Kansas State 
University, Dodge City Community College, and Fort Hays University and 
held a BSN in nursing and several professional certifications.Judy was well known as a registered nurse. She worked in Dodge City,&nbsp; Kansas, for many years as Dr. Trekell’s nurse at the Southwest Clinic, 
and at Trinity Hospital and other places in Dodge City. Later, she 
worked mainly in the OB unit at Humana Hospital in Dodge City, helping 
to deliver many babies and care for new mothers and newborns. She moved 
to Durango in the early 1980s, working in various communities in the 
Four Corners area, including Community Hospital in Durango, Southwest 
Memorial Hospital in Cortez, Colorado, and at the Northern Navajo Medical
 Center in Shiprock, New Mexico. While working at the Navajo Indian 
Reservation Hospital in Shiprock, New Mexico, she focused mainly on the 
Maternity Ward, Labor &amp; Delivery, Prenatal Education, and Community 
Diabetes Education for the Navajo People.After retirement, she volunteered her time with the Manna Soup 
Kitchen in Durango, serving food to the homeless and underprivileged. 
She was an independent outreach volunteer to the homeless and transient 
communities of Durango, and carried food, water, clothing, blankets, and
 other essential supplies in her car to distribute to those in need. 
&nbsp;She was an active volunteer until the age of 87.Judy O. had a long and full life. She almost always worked two jobs, 
and sometimes three at a time to make ends meet. She loved spending time
 with friends and family, road trips, fishing and playing cards. She was
 a dog lover and always had at least one. She loved her kids fiercely 
and would give a stranger the shirt off her back if needed. She was 
smart, hilarious, irreverent at times, caring, tender, loving, 
forgiving, and sometimes embarrassing (if you've ever heard her sneeze, 
you know what that means). She lived life her way and spoke her mind. 
She was a loyal friend with a big heart and had a huge variety of good 
friends who were like family to her.In her own words – she wanted her children and everyone she knew to 
know that “I loved all of you and also my many friends from coast to 
coast and abroad, people of all races, ages and religions, I pray that 
you will be kind to each other and be happy, healthy, and safe. Please 
care for each other. My only regret in life is that I did not have the 
ability to spend more time with my family.”She considered her greatest achievements in life to be her children, and their children.She is survived by:Daughter:&nbsp;Del (Bill) Myers. 
Grandchild: Melissa McCoy (Casey). Great Grandchildren: Connor and 
Callan McCoy. Grandchild: Amanda Puvogel (Eric). Great Grandchildren: 
Clayton Meier, Kimber Ogorzolka, and Cora Puvogel, all of Salina, 
Kansas. &nbsp;Daughter: Jan (Alan) Stevens. Grandchild: Sam 
Stevens (Joni). Great Grandchild: Olivia Stevens, all of Dodge City, 
Kansas. Grandchild: Savanna Cummins (Doug). Great Grandchildren: Emmy 
and Cora Cummins, all of Junction City, Kansas.Daughter: Pat (Brent) Harris of Dodge City, Kansas. 
Grandchild: Jamie Rajewski (Kyle) of Topeka, Kansas. Grandchild: Katie 
Harris, and fiancé Rusty Carpenter of De Soto, Kansas.Daughter: Jil (Justin) Straight. Grandchildren: Adam
 and Andi Fontenelle, all of Dodge City. Grandchild: Abby Fontenelle and
 Great Grandchild: Freyja Fontenelle of Durango, Colorado.Son: Edward: (Melody) Olszewski. Grandchildren: Annabelle and Charlotte Olszewski of Glenwood Springs, Colorado.Brother: Jack (Rusti) Gardner of Larned, Kansas.And many nieces.Predeceased by: Parents: Sam and Melva Gardner. Brother: Rex (Judy) Gardner of Stillwell, Oklahoma.A Celebration of Life will take place on a date to be announced. Cremation has taken place.Memorials are suggested by the family to:&nbsp;Manna Soup Kitchen,&nbsp;P.O. Box 1196, Durango CO. 81302 or <a href="http://www.mannasoupkitchen.org">www.mannasoupkitchen.org</a>; La Plata County Humane Society, 1111 S. Camino Del Rio, Durango CO. 81303 or <a href="http://www.lpchumanesociety.org">www.lpchumanesociety.org</a>; or Breast Cancer Research Foundation at <a href="http://www.bcrf.org">www.bcrf.org</a>&nbsp;in the name of Judy Olszewski (Judy O.).&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.hoodmortuary.com">www.hoodmortuary.com</a>.

Judith Delight (Gardner) Hoover 'Judy O' Olszewski 

Scott Lee Henry, of Salina, KS, passed peacefully on December 7, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 59. He was born October 30, 1963, in Great Bend, KS.

Scott grew up in Salina, KS, graduating from Salina High School 
South. He worked for many years at Tony’s Pizza in the warehouse and 
parts room.&nbsp; Later Scott worked for Stryten Manufacturing in the parts 
department. Scott was a loyal and hardworking employee.

Scott’s love was fishing, and he spent many nights on a fishing 
bank.&nbsp; As a country music fan, he looked forward to attending the 
Country Stampede several years in a row.

He is survived by his mother Carolyn Gage and his stepfather, Dwight 
Gage; two sisters, Brenda Henry and Wendy (David) Sommers; step brother,
 Robert (Melanie) Gage; and his nieces and nephew, Amie Sommers, Nathan 
Gage, and Alisha Gage.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and 
Louise Olmstead; step grandparents, Leonard and Olive Gage; and father, 
Ralph Henry.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave, Salina, KS.

Memorials may be made to Hope Lodge, Kansas City, MO, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

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 </figure>Scott Lee Henry, of Salina, KS, passed peacefully on December 7, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 59. He was born October 30, 1963, in Great Bend, KS.Scott grew up in Salina, KS, graduating from Salina High School 
South. He worked for many years at Tony’s Pizza in the warehouse and 
parts room.&nbsp; Later Scott worked for Stryten Manufacturing in the parts 
department. Scott was a loyal and hardworking employee.Scott’s love was fishing, and he spent many nights on a fishing 
bank.&nbsp; As a country music fan, he looked forward to attending the 
Country Stampede several years in a row.He is survived by his mother Carolyn Gage and his stepfather, Dwight 
Gage; two sisters, Brenda Henry and Wendy (David) Sommers; step brother,
 Robert (Melanie) Gage; and his nieces and nephew, Amie Sommers, Nathan 
Gage, and Alisha Gage.He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Robert and 
Louise Olmstead; step grandparents, Leonard and Olive Gage; and father, 
Ralph Henry.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2023, at First Baptist Church, 843 Lewis Ave, Salina, KS.Memorials may be made to Hope Lodge, Kansas City, MO, care of Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Scott Lee Henry

Carl Eugene Maddy, 88, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Chisholm 
Place Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas. He was born August 7th, 1934, 
at Wellington, Kansas, to Robert and Vera (Sneathen) Maddy. He&nbsp; married 
Delores Bauer on August 28th, 1955, at the United Methodist Church, in Dighton, Kansas.

Carl’s family moved to Riverside California in 1942, where he 
graduated from Riverside Poly Tech High School in 1952. He came to Great
 Bend, Kansas, in 1953, where he began working in the electrical 
wholesale business for 35 years. After that, he was employed by Barton 
County Community College for 11 years before retiring. Carl also served 
24 years in the National Guard and was on the Auxiliary Fire Department 
of Great Bend for 40 years. He loved to fish and go camping&nbsp; with his 
family. He was a member of Countryside Baptist Church

Survivors include children Steven Maddy and wife, Clarissa, Terri 
Kennard, Michael Maddy; brother David Maddy and wife, Nancy; 
grandchildren, Megan Kennard and husband, Ricky, TJ Kennard, Shannon 
Maddy, Shelbe Maddy, Samantha Roche and husband, Matt, Taryn Mitchell 
and husband, Jack, Gannon Radenberg and finaceé, Brooke, Stephen 
Gallentine, Brooke Gallentine; great-grandchildren, Emersyn Lynn 
Mitchell and Violet May Roche. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
his wife; daughter, Lynette Gallentine; brother, Bobby Maddy; and 
sister, Norma Smith.

A graveside celebration of life will be held for both Carl and 
Dolores at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Golden Belt 
Memorial Park. 

Memorials have been designated to Good Shepherd Hospice 
of Wichita, Kansas, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Carl Eugene Maddy, 88, passed away on December 31, 2022, at Chisholm 
Place Assisted Living in Wichita, Kansas. He was born August 7th, 1934, 
at Wellington, Kansas, to Robert and Vera (Sneathen) Maddy. He&nbsp; married 
Delores Bauer on August 28th, 1955, at the United Methodist Church, in Dighton, Kansas.Carl’s family moved to Riverside California in 1942, where he 
graduated from Riverside Poly Tech High School in 1952. He came to Great
 Bend, Kansas, in 1953, where he began working in the electrical 
wholesale business for 35 years. After that, he was employed by Barton 
County Community College for 11 years before retiring. Carl also served 
24 years in the National Guard and was on the Auxiliary Fire Department 
of Great Bend for 40 years. He loved to fish and go camping&nbsp; with his 
family. He was a member of Countryside Baptist ChurchSurvivors include children Steven Maddy and wife, Clarissa, Terri 
Kennard, Michael Maddy; brother David Maddy and wife, Nancy; 
grandchildren, Megan Kennard and husband, Ricky, TJ Kennard, Shannon 
Maddy, Shelbe Maddy, Samantha Roche and husband, Matt, Taryn Mitchell 
and husband, Jack, Gannon Radenberg and finaceé, Brooke, Stephen 
Gallentine, Brooke Gallentine; great-grandchildren, Emersyn Lynn 
Mitchell and Violet May Roche. He was preceded in death by his parents; 
his wife; daughter, Lynette Gallentine; brother, Bobby Maddy; and 
sister, Norma Smith.A graveside celebration of life will be held for both Carl and 
Dolores at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Golden Belt 
Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Good Shepherd Hospice 
of Wichita, Kansas, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carl Eugene Maddy

Refinna Ladean “Betty” Keyes, of Plainville, KS, passed away on 
January 1, 2023, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in 
Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 75. She was born on February 27, 1947, 
to Levi Bassel and Mary Alice (Reynolds) Hoskins in Enid, OK. She was 
married to Stanley Keyes in 1967. They were blessed with five children: 
James, Jerry, Brenda, Teresa, and Teri.

Betty enjoyed 
crocheting, quilting, sewing, and loved reading novels and playing 
Bingo. She didn’t know a stranger and could sit and talk with anyone.

Betty
 is survived by her children, Jerry Keyes of Plainville, Brenda Henson 
of Gothenberg, NE, Teri Ellenberger of Plainville; brother, Alfred 
Hoskins of Enid, OK; sister, Sylvia Ramage of Enid, OK; four 
grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Mary Alice Hoskins; son, James Henson; and daughter, Teresa Keyes.

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 </figure>Refinna Ladean “Betty” Keyes, of Plainville, KS, passed away on 
January 1, 2023, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in 
Phillipsburg, KS, at the age of 75. She was born on February 27, 1947, 
to Levi Bassel and Mary Alice (Reynolds) Hoskins in Enid, OK. She was 
married to Stanley Keyes in 1967. They were blessed with five children: 
James, Jerry, Brenda, Teresa, and Teri.Betty enjoyed 
crocheting, quilting, sewing, and loved reading novels and playing 
Bingo. She didn’t know a stranger and could sit and talk with anyone.Betty
 is survived by her children, Jerry Keyes of Plainville, Brenda Henson 
of Gothenberg, NE, Teri Ellenberger of Plainville; brother, Alfred 
Hoskins of Enid, OK; sister, Sylvia Ramage of Enid, OK; four 
grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her parents, Levi and Mary Alice Hoskins; son, James Henson; and daughter, Teresa Keyes.There will be no services.

Refinna Ladean 'Betty' Keyes (1947-2023)

Donald Alan Dawson, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Russell Regional Hospital after a severe illness.&nbsp; Don was born on July 20th, 1941, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Anna (Kost) Dawson.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated Russell High School in 1959.&nbsp; He attended Fort Hays State University where he got his degree in Psychology before transferring to the University of Kansas and graduating as a Pharmacist in 1966.

&nbsp;After graduating from pharmacy school, Don returned to Russell where he worked as staff pharmacist with his family at Dawson Drugstore.&nbsp; This is where he met his wife, Carol Springer, and was united in marriage March 22nd, 1968. From this union they were blessed with two children, Amy and David.&nbsp; In 1971, Don and Carol opened Don Dawson Pharmacy on Main Street in Russell where Don worked&nbsp;for 42 years&nbsp;before retiring and selling the pharmacy to Midwest Drug in 2013.

Don is survived by his wife, Carol of Russell, KS, daughter Amy Winklepleck and her husband Brett of New Braunfels, TX and son David Dawson of Lantana, TX; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Braden Winklepleck of Lewisville, TX, Regan &amp; Rylie Winklepleck of New Braunfels, TX and Tyler and Brooke Dawson of Flower Mound, TX.&nbsp; Don is also survived by Brother in Law, Steve Springer and wife Sherry of Rosalia, KS and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved and adored.&nbsp; Don is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harry Dawson, and sister, Alice Graham.

&nbsp;Don was a dedicated business owner in Russell his entire life and was proud of his affiliation as an ELK and Mason.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and hunting and an avid sports fan, especially watching his alma mater, KU.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Don’s name to First Congregational Church of Russell or the Russell Masonic Lodge #177.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell where Masonic Rites will be conducted.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Donald Alan Dawson, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Monday, January 2, 2023, at Russell Regional Hospital after a severe illness.&nbsp; Don was born on July 20th, 1941, in Russell, Kansas, the son of Arthur and Anna (Kost) Dawson.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell and graduated Russell High School in 1959.&nbsp; He attended Fort Hays State University where he got his degree in Psychology before transferring to the University of Kansas and graduating as a Pharmacist in 1966.&nbsp;After graduating from pharmacy school, Don returned to Russell where he worked as staff pharmacist with his family at Dawson Drugstore.&nbsp; This is where he met his wife, Carol Springer, and was united in marriage March 22nd, 1968. From this union they were blessed with two children, Amy and David.&nbsp; In 1971, Don and Carol opened Don Dawson Pharmacy on Main Street in Russell where Don worked&nbsp;for 42 years&nbsp;before retiring and selling the pharmacy to Midwest Drug in 2013.Don is survived by his wife, Carol of Russell, KS, daughter Amy Winklepleck and her husband Brett of New Braunfels, TX and son David Dawson of Lantana, TX; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Braden Winklepleck of Lewisville, TX, Regan &amp; Rylie Winklepleck of New Braunfels, TX and Tyler and Brooke Dawson of Flower Mound, TX.&nbsp; Don is also survived by Brother in Law, Steve Springer and wife Sherry of Rosalia, KS and many nieces, nephews, and cousins whom he loved and adored.&nbsp; Don is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Harry Dawson, and sister, Alice Graham.&nbsp;Don was a dedicated business owner in Russell his entire life and was proud of his affiliation as an ELK and Mason.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and hunting and an avid sports fan, especially watching his alma mater, KU.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Don’s name to First Congregational Church of Russell or the Russell Masonic Lodge #177.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2023, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell where Masonic Rites will be conducted.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, January 8, 2023, at the mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary is in charge of these arrangements.

Donald Alan Dawson

Captain&nbsp;Cory R.&nbsp;Applebee,&nbsp;United States Navy, Retired,&nbsp;50, of Jacksonville, Florida, and former Russell, Kansas, resident, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic&nbsp;Hospital&nbsp;in Jacksonville, Florida.

Cory was born on September 30, 1972, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the son of Monty D. Applebee and Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska)&nbsp;Applebee.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School&nbsp;in 1991. After high school he attended and graduated from the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp;Upon graduation, he&nbsp;was commissioned as an officer&nbsp;in&nbsp;the United States Navy and&nbsp;served&nbsp;his country faithfully for 26 years.&nbsp;While in the Navy, he received his Master’s of Human Resources from Webster University.&nbsp;He&nbsp;retired as a Captain&nbsp;in the Navy&nbsp;in March 2021. &nbsp;Cory was united in marriage to Stacey Yvonne Hunnicutt on June 23, 2001,&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Cory and Stacey were blessed with&nbsp;three children&nbsp;Amanda, Colin and Riley.

Cory&nbsp;is a life&nbsp;member of the V.F.W. Post #6240 in Russell, Kansas. He&nbsp;was an avid Mill Valley High School football and Dallas Cowboy fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved spending time with his children and attending their many sporting events.

Surviving family include his wife Stacey of the home, his daughter Amanda L. Cassidy,&nbsp;husband Stevie&nbsp;and&nbsp;granddaughter Ryleigh Cassidy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jacksonville, FL, son Colin R. Applebee and daughter Riley D. Applebee both of the home; father Monty D. Applebee and wife Diana of Russell, Kansas; mother Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska) Applebee of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas;&nbsp;brother Joel&nbsp;T.&nbsp;Applebee and wife Amanda, nephews Haden&nbsp;and&nbsp;Holden and niece Lola&nbsp;of&nbsp;Shawnee, KS.

A celebration of Cory’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment&nbsp;will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Friday evening. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Applebee Children’s College Fund and sent in care of the mortuary&nbsp;to&nbsp;610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 67665. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Captain&nbsp;Cory R.&nbsp;Applebee,&nbsp;United States Navy, Retired,&nbsp;50, of Jacksonville, Florida, and former Russell, Kansas, resident, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at the Mayo Clinic&nbsp;Hospital&nbsp;in Jacksonville, Florida.Cory was born on September 30, 1972, in Creve Coeur, Missouri, the son of Monty D. Applebee and Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska)&nbsp;Applebee.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated from Russell High School&nbsp;in 1991. After high school he attended and graduated from the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp;Upon graduation, he&nbsp;was commissioned as an officer&nbsp;in&nbsp;the United States Navy and&nbsp;served&nbsp;his country faithfully for 26 years.&nbsp;While in the Navy, he received his Master’s of Human Resources from Webster University.&nbsp;He&nbsp;retired as a Captain&nbsp;in the Navy&nbsp;in March 2021. &nbsp;Cory was united in marriage to Stacey Yvonne Hunnicutt on June 23, 2001,&nbsp;in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Cory and Stacey were blessed with&nbsp;three children&nbsp;Amanda, Colin and Riley.Cory&nbsp;is a life&nbsp;member of the V.F.W. Post #6240 in Russell, Kansas. He&nbsp;was an avid Mill Valley High School football and Dallas Cowboy fan. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family and especially loved spending time with his children and attending their many sporting events.Surviving family include his wife Stacey of the home, his daughter Amanda L. Cassidy,&nbsp;husband Stevie&nbsp;and&nbsp;granddaughter Ryleigh Cassidy&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jacksonville, FL, son Colin R. Applebee and daughter Riley D. Applebee both of the home; father Monty D. Applebee and wife Diana of Russell, Kansas; mother Linda L.&nbsp;(Prochaska) Applebee of Russell,&nbsp;Kansas;&nbsp;brother Joel&nbsp;T.&nbsp;Applebee and wife Amanda, nephews Haden&nbsp;and&nbsp;Holden and niece Lola&nbsp;of&nbsp;Shawnee, KS.A celebration of Cory’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas. &nbsp;Interment&nbsp;will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 5 P.M. to 7 P.M. Friday evening. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers,&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Applebee Children’s College Fund and sent in care of the mortuary&nbsp;to&nbsp;610 N. Maple St., Russell, KS 67665. &nbsp;Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Cory R. Applebee

Samuel David “Sam” Brown, 64, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born on February 17, 1958, at 
Garden City the son of Leo S. &amp; Phyllis M. (Forpahl) Brown. He 
married Tammy Corter on March 14, 1987, at Dighton. 
Sam attended Dighton schools and was involved in Boy Scouts in his 
younger years. After his schooling he served in the Army National Guard
 for 8 years while also working as a farm hand in Lane County, mainly 
for Nelson Schwartz. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed 
playing cribbage. 
He is survived by his 2 Sons- Norman Oscar Brown of Huron Lake, 
Minnesota and Tyler Golden &amp; Crystal Brown of Scott City, Mother- 
Phyllis Woodham of El Dorado, 2 brothers- Max &amp; Pam Brown and Barry 
&amp; Melanie Brown both of El Dorado, Sister- Danna &amp; Phil Steffens
 of Scott City, 4 Grandchildren- Chloe, Forrest, Carlos &amp; Tyler and
 5 Nephews and 3 Nieces. He is preceded in death by his Father- Leo 
Brown and 2 Brothers- Dean Brown and Bradley Brown. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in
 Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery in Healy. To honor Sam, the family invites you to wear Kansas 
City Chiefs attire or colors to the service.

Memorials are suggested to 
Sam Brown Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.  Friends may 
call from 10:00 AM to Service time Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Samuel David “Sam” Brown, 64, died on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 
Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born on February 17, 1958, at 
Garden City the son of Leo S. &amp; Phyllis M. (Forpahl) Brown. He 
married Tammy Corter on March 14, 1987, at Dighton. 
Sam attended Dighton schools and was involved in Boy Scouts in his 
younger years. After his schooling he served in the Army National Guard
 for 8 years while also working as a farm hand in Lane County, mainly 
for Nelson Schwartz. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed 
playing cribbage. 
He is survived by his 2 Sons- Norman Oscar Brown of Huron Lake, 
Minnesota and Tyler Golden &amp; Crystal Brown of Scott City, Mother- 
Phyllis Woodham of El Dorado, 2 brothers- Max &amp; Pam Brown and Barry 
&amp; Melanie Brown both of El Dorado, Sister- Danna &amp; Phil Steffens
 of Scott City, 4 Grandchildren- Chloe, Forrest, Carlos &amp; Tyler and
 5 Nephews and 3 Nieces. He is preceded in death by his Father- Leo 
Brown and 2 Brothers- Dean Brown and Bradley Brown. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home in
 Dighton with Rev Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in Healy 
Cemetery in Healy. To honor Sam, the family invites you to wear Kansas 
City Chiefs attire or colors to the service. Memorials are suggested to 
Sam Brown Memorial Fund in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may 
call from 10:00 AM to Service time Saturday at Boomhower Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Samuel David 'Sam' Brown

Saturday, June 17th, 1939-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/wenda-lawrence/5107353/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Saturday, June 17th, 1939-Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/wenda-lawrence/5107353/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Wenda Hampton Lawrence (Patton)

Doris
 Evelyn Ford Cox Martin, 91, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on 
December 26, 2022, at Life Care Center. Doris, was born on May 27, 1931,&nbsp; to two loving parents in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;

Doris
 was the matriarch of a large blended family. She loved each and every 
one of them. Doris met and married James (Jim) Cox in 1947. They had 4 
children. Jim passed in 1969.&nbsp; In 1970, Doris met and married widower 
Kenneth (Bill) Martin who had 4 children. Bill preceded her in death. Although 
Doris took on many roles, being a mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother were the most important ones of her life, a role that gave 
her a lot of pride and joy. She was an excellent mom, supportive, kind, 
hilarious, and witty and we will all miss her dearly.

Doris
 was preceded in death by her parents Robert E. and Hessie E. (Brock) 
Ford; 2 infant brothers, her brother Glen Ford; her sisters Ruby 
Schwindt, Louise Terrel, and Evagene Harbach; her son Gary W. Cox; her 
daughter-in-law Susie Cox and granddaughter Roxanne Cox.

Doris
 is survived by 4 sons Ed (Barb) Cox of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Jim Cox of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bill (Janeen) Martin of Peoria, Arizona; Robert 
(Stephanie) Martin of Eaton, Colorado; 3 daughters Debbie Martin of 
Hays, Kansas; Dana (Cox) Connelly of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Diane (Alan) 
Downing of Hays, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Her
 ashes will be deposited at the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County, 
Kansas and with her first husband Jim at the Liberal Kansas Memorial 
Cemetery. Services will be announced by the family at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Doris’s name to the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County Kansas. 

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 </figure>Doris
 Evelyn Ford Cox Martin, 91, of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed away on 
December 26, 2022, at Life Care Center. Doris, was born on May 27, 1931,&nbsp; to two loving parents in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp;Doris
 was the matriarch of a large blended family. She loved each and every 
one of them. Doris met and married James (Jim) Cox in 1947. They had 4 
children. Jim passed in 1969.&nbsp; In 1970, Doris met and married widower 
Kenneth (Bill) Martin who had 4 children. Bill preceded her in death. Although 
Doris took on many roles, being a mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother were the most important ones of her life, a role that gave 
her a lot of pride and joy. She was an excellent mom, supportive, kind, 
hilarious, and witty and we will all miss her dearly.Doris
 was preceded in death by her parents Robert E. and Hessie E. (Brock) 
Ford; 2 infant brothers, her brother Glen Ford; her sisters Ruby 
Schwindt, Louise Terrel, and Evagene Harbach; her son Gary W. Cox; her 
daughter-in-law Susie Cox and granddaughter Roxanne Cox.Doris
 is survived by 4 sons Ed (Barb) Cox of Lake Oswego, Oregon; Jim Cox of 
Cheyenne, Wyoming; Bill (Janeen) Martin of Peoria, Arizona; Robert 
(Stephanie) Martin of Eaton, Colorado; 3 daughters Debbie Martin of 
Hays, Kansas; Dana (Cox) Connelly of Cheyenne, Wyoming; Diane (Alan) 
Downing of Hays, Kansas; 23 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.Her
 ashes will be deposited at the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County, 
Kansas and with her first husband Jim at the Liberal Kansas Memorial 
Cemetery. Services will be announced by the family at a later date.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Doris’s name to the Beulah Cemetery in Wichita County Kansas.

Doris Martin

Arris M. Johnson, 101, Hays, went to his heavenly home on, December 25, 2022, after suffering from Dementia.

He was born November 28, 1921, in 
Norton, Kansas, the son of Carl and Lydia (Jorn) Johnson.&nbsp; He grew up on a
 farm near Kanona, Kansas, attending elementary school there.&nbsp; He 
attended Decatur County High School and after graduation, Arris chose to
 attend Fort Hays Kansas State College, excelling in the instrumental 
music area as he prepared to become a music instructor.&nbsp; However, before
 the end of his final semester and receiving his degree, Arris was 
called by the draft into the military.

After intense military training in the 
U.S. Army, Arris became a member of the 69th Infantry, which was then 
trained to be prepared to be sent to England.&nbsp; The “Battle of the Bulge”
 was on and the 69th division became a part of this.&nbsp; When the fighting 
ceased and after much preparation, the 69th division returned to the 
U.S.&nbsp; Arris was retired from the military, and he returned to Fort Hays 
to complete his degree in the music department.&nbsp; During this time, he 
met Virginia VanGundy and they were married the following January, a 
marriage that would span 76 years.&nbsp; Arris had been hired as the 
instrumental music teacher so he and Virginia started their life 
together at that time.&nbsp; Two children joined their family; Mark Steven 
and Pamela Jo.&nbsp;

In 1973, Arris received his Ph.D. 
degree from Kansas State University, and his dissertation was chosen as a
 model for the Kansas State Education Department.&nbsp; Two other awards from
 Fort Hays State University, the Pilot Award and Distinguished Service 
Award, were very special.&nbsp;

In 1985, Arris became the Grand Master 
of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Kansas.&nbsp; He was honored in 1986 by being
 the Chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North 
America.&nbsp; Arris was elected to the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature 
where he served the allowable six years, two years of which he served as
 the Speaker of the House.&nbsp; Following those six years he moved directly 
into the Kansas AARP State Legislature Committee where he served for 12 
years, part of that time as president.&nbsp;

Photography was a lifelong hobby for 
Arris as he worked with black and white and color in which he did all 
the work in developing and printing.&nbsp; He also was very active in working
 in his church as he was choir director, Sunday School superintendent 
and served on many committees.&nbsp; Singing in the Barbershop choruses and a
 men’s quartette was a joy for him.&nbsp; He belonged to the Lions Club and 
was a charter member of the Lions Clubs in Oberlin and Downs.&nbsp; He 
received two very nice plaques from the Hays Lions Club for his 75 years
 of membership in the International Lions Club.

Survivors include his wife Virginia of 
Hays, daughter: Pam McGowne of Hays, and two grandchildren: Jeffrey Mark
 McGowne of Texas and Christopher McGowne and wife Sarah of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Mark in 1964.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, January 5, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial with military honors will be at 2:00 pm in Oberlin Cemetery in 
Oberlin.&nbsp; Visitation will be form 9:00 am until service time on Thursday
 at the church.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Fort
 Hays Singers at Fort Hays State University or to Shriners Hospitals for
 Children.&nbsp; Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and condolences and memories of Arris may be shared with his family
 at w<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">ww.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Arris M. Johnson, 101, Hays, went to his heavenly home on, December 25, 2022, after suffering from Dementia.He was born November 28, 1921, in 
Norton, Kansas, the son of Carl and Lydia (Jorn) Johnson.&nbsp; He grew up on a
 farm near Kanona, Kansas, attending elementary school there.&nbsp; He 
attended Decatur County High School and after graduation, Arris chose to
 attend Fort Hays Kansas State College, excelling in the instrumental 
music area as he prepared to become a music instructor.&nbsp; However, before
 the end of his final semester and receiving his degree, Arris was 
called by the draft into the military.After intense military training in the 
U.S. Army, Arris became a member of the 69th Infantry, which was then 
trained to be prepared to be sent to England.&nbsp; The “Battle of the Bulge”
 was on and the 69th division became a part of this.&nbsp; When the fighting 
ceased and after much preparation, the 69th division returned to the 
U.S.&nbsp; Arris was retired from the military, and he returned to Fort Hays 
to complete his degree in the music department.&nbsp; During this time, he 
met Virginia VanGundy and they were married the following January, a 
marriage that would span 76 years.&nbsp; Arris had been hired as the 
instrumental music teacher so he and Virginia started their life 
together at that time.&nbsp; Two children joined their family; Mark Steven 
and Pamela Jo.&nbsp;In 1973, Arris received his Ph.D. 
degree from Kansas State University, and his dissertation was chosen as a
 model for the Kansas State Education Department.&nbsp; Two other awards from
 Fort Hays State University, the Pilot Award and Distinguished Service 
Award, were very special.&nbsp;In 1985, Arris became the Grand Master 
of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Kansas.&nbsp; He was honored in 1986 by being
 the Chairman of the Conference of Grand Masters of Masons of North 
America.&nbsp; Arris was elected to the Kansas Silver Haired Legislature 
where he served the allowable six years, two years of which he served as
 the Speaker of the House.&nbsp; Following those six years he moved directly 
into the Kansas AARP State Legislature Committee where he served for 12 
years, part of that time as president.&nbsp;Photography was a lifelong hobby for 
Arris as he worked with black and white and color in which he did all 
the work in developing and printing.&nbsp; He also was very active in working
 in his church as he was choir director, Sunday School superintendent 
and served on many committees.&nbsp; Singing in the Barbershop choruses and a
 men’s quartette was a joy for him.&nbsp; He belonged to the Lions Club and 
was a charter member of the Lions Clubs in Oberlin and Downs.&nbsp; He 
received two very nice plaques from the Hays Lions Club for his 75 years
 of membership in the International Lions Club.Survivors include his wife Virginia of 
Hays, daughter: Pam McGowne of Hays, and two grandchildren: Jeffrey Mark
 McGowne of Texas and Christopher McGowne and wife Sarah of Hays.He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Mark in 1964.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, January 5, 2023, at First United Methodist Church in Hays.&nbsp; 
Burial with military honors will be at 2:00 pm in Oberlin Cemetery in 
Oberlin.&nbsp; Visitation will be form 9:00 am until service time on Thursday
 at the church.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Fort
 Hays Singers at Fort Hays State University or to Shriners Hospitals for
 Children.&nbsp; Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home and condolences and memories of Arris may be shared with his family
 at w<a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">ww.haysmemorial.com</a>

Arris M. Johnson

Tanner Joseph Haselhorst, 21, Hays, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.

He was born June 22, 2001, in Hays, the 
son of Travis Haselhorst and Lisa Pfannenstiel.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2019, he graduated 
from Hays High School and in 2020 he graduated from NCK Tech at Beloit 
with a Heavy Equipment Operator degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a loader operator for 
Hess Services and loved running his loader.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanner was a member of Our 
Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved his dogs 
at that farm, listening to heavy metal music, was a dedicated fan of the
 Dallas Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, K-State Wildcats, and Dallas Stars and 
could remember many game stats.

Survivors include his father Travis 
Haselhorst of Antonino, grandparents: Art and Shirley Haselhorst of 
Antonino, A.J. and Linda Pfannenstiel of Hays, great grandfather: 
Orville Haselhorst of Hays, great grandmother: Mary Ann Legleiter of 
Hays, two uncles: Tyler Haselhorst and wife Jobeth of Hays and C.J. 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sara of Rush Center, and five cousins: Jillyan 
Sheldon, Denton, Easton, Paisley, and Casen Pfannenstiel.

He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service will be
 at 7:00 on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials
 are suggested and payable to Travis Haselhorst for the Tanner 
Haselhorst Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and 
memories of Tanner may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Tanner Joseph Haselhorst, 21, Hays, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at his home.He was born June 22, 2001, in Hays, the 
son of Travis Haselhorst and Lisa Pfannenstiel.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2019, he graduated 
from Hays High School and in 2020 he graduated from NCK Tech at Beloit 
with a Heavy Equipment Operator degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a loader operator for 
Hess Services and loved running his loader.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tanner was a member of Our 
Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp;&nbsp;He loved his dogs 
at that farm, listening to heavy metal music, was a dedicated fan of the
 Dallas Cowboys, Oregon Ducks, K-State Wildcats, and Dallas Stars and 
could remember many game stats.Survivors include his father Travis 
Haselhorst of Antonino, grandparents: Art and Shirley Haselhorst of 
Antonino, A.J. and Linda Pfannenstiel of Hays, great grandfather: 
Orville Haselhorst of Hays, great grandmother: Mary Ann Legleiter of 
Hays, two uncles: Tyler Haselhorst and wife Jobeth of Hays and C.J. 
Pfannenstiel and wife Sara of Rush Center, and five cousins: Jillyan 
Sheldon, Denton, Easton, Paisley, and Casen Pfannenstiel.He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, January 6, 2023, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church, with Fr. Curtis Carlson, O.F.M. Cap. 
officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in the church cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 
on Friday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service will be
 at 7:00 on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials
 are suggested and payable to Travis Haselhorst for the Tanner 
Haselhorst Memorial Fund, in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and 
memories of Tanner may be shared with his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tanner Joseph Haselhorst

Janet Sue Molzahn passed away surrounded by her family on December 
30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE. She was born in 
Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins. Janet spent most of her
 childhood in Florida where she was baptized in a Baptist church in 
Tampa. After her mother became ill, the family moved to Lebanon, Kansas 
where she attended school. She graduated from Smith Center High School 
in 1968.

Janet and Kenneth Molzahn married on August 24, 1968. She was 
confirmed in the Lutheran faith on February 16, 1969, at Pleasant Green 
Lutheran Church near the farm where they lived. To this union, they were
 blessed with three children: Michele, William, and James. Janet was 
always busy with helping with the farm and taking care of her children. 
Each weekday she always cooked lunch at her mother and father in laws 
house down the road. Each Sunday the family attended St. John Lutheran 
Church where their children were also confirmed. The family lived on the
 family farm until a tornado damaged their home in May 10,1985.

Janet’s children always remember how hard their mother always worked.
 After her divorce from Kenneth, Janet worked many long hours as a CMA 
at nursing homes in Phillipsburg and Smith Center. She also was a prison
 guard, janitor, business owner, and dog trimmer. Janet also continued 
learning throughout her life through community college classes. Her 
children will always remember how proud she was of their activities. In 
the summers she drove them to all their baseball games and even did some
 coaching. Their mom was a 4-H Leader and a Sunday School teacher. 
Despite of how hard she worked, she was always in the stands at their 
school sporting events cheering them on.

Janet married George Russell on April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They 
enjoyed spending time boating and fishing together. Their dogs also 
brought them much happiness.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Perkins and Naomi 
(Mace) Perkins and brothers Richard Shearer and David Shearer. She is 
survived by her husband, George Russell of the home; daughter, Michele 
Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; two sons Bill Molzahn and wife 
Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sarah, all of Agra, KS; a brother 
Ronald Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO 
and Ann Nelson of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren: Ashley Gassmann (Andrew), Aaron Jones, Joseph Molzahn, 
Jack Molzahn, Addison Molzahn, Conner Molzahn and Jenna Molzahn.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 
in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel/100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.

Mrs. Molzahn will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Thursday evening from 7 
p.m. until 8 pm. for visitation.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.

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 </figure>Janet Sue Molzahn passed away surrounded by her family on December 
30, 2022, at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings, NE. She was born in 
Sidney, Ohio to Robert and Naomi (Mace) Perkins. Janet spent most of her
 childhood in Florida where she was baptized in a Baptist church in 
Tampa. After her mother became ill, the family moved to Lebanon, Kansas 
where she attended school. She graduated from Smith Center High School 
in 1968.Janet and Kenneth Molzahn married on August 24, 1968. She was 
confirmed in the Lutheran faith on February 16, 1969, at Pleasant Green 
Lutheran Church near the farm where they lived. To this union, they were
 blessed with three children: Michele, William, and James. Janet was 
always busy with helping with the farm and taking care of her children. 
Each weekday she always cooked lunch at her mother and father in laws 
house down the road. Each Sunday the family attended St. John Lutheran 
Church where their children were also confirmed. The family lived on the
 family farm until a tornado damaged their home in May 10,1985.Janet’s children always remember how hard their mother always worked.
 After her divorce from Kenneth, Janet worked many long hours as a CMA 
at nursing homes in Phillipsburg and Smith Center. She also was a prison
 guard, janitor, business owner, and dog trimmer. Janet also continued 
learning throughout her life through community college classes. Her 
children will always remember how proud she was of their activities. In 
the summers she drove them to all their baseball games and even did some
 coaching. Their mom was a 4-H Leader and a Sunday School teacher. 
Despite of how hard she worked, she was always in the stands at their 
school sporting events cheering them on.Janet married George Russell on April 8, 1993 in Las Vegas, NV. They 
enjoyed spending time boating and fishing together. Their dogs also 
brought them much happiness.Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Perkins and Naomi 
(Mace) Perkins and brothers Richard Shearer and David Shearer. She is 
survived by her husband, George Russell of the home; daughter, Michele 
Jones and husband Mike of Marion, IA; two sons Bill Molzahn and wife 
Melanie and James Molzahn and wife Sarah, all of Agra, KS; a brother 
Ronald Styles of Salina, KS; two sisters Sharla Hayward of Aurora, CO 
and Ann Nelson of Lindsborg, KS. She is also survived by seven 
grandchildren: Ashley Gassmann (Andrew), Aaron Jones, Joseph Molzahn, 
Jack Molzahn, Addison Molzahn, Conner Molzahn and Jenna Molzahn.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023 
in the St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, with Pastor Kathy Whitney 
officiating.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel/100055272974764/">The services will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery, Agra, KS.Mrs. Molzahn will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9
 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 
Phillipsburg, with the family receiving friends Thursday evening from 7 
p.m. until 8 pm. for visitation.Memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church.

Janet Sue Molzahn

Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois, to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984, she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary.

Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt, 69, passed away on January 1, 2023, at Hays 
Medical Center. Judy was born on April 24, 1953, to Lloyd and Ada 
(Elshire) Cornett in Colby, KS. She graduated from Colby High School in 
1971. Judy attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree 
in Home Economics. She taught for a year before moving to Chicago, 
Illinois, to be a dietary aid in a hospital. In 1984, she welcomed the 
birth of her son AJ Cornett. She gave birth to her middle son John 
Schmidt in 1989 and also graduated with her Master’s in social work from
 Kansas State University. In 1990, her youngest son Steven Cornett was 
born. 
Judy spent over 29 years working for DCF in Colby, KS. She spent her 
career making a positive impact in countless lives and serving others. 
Her hard work and selfness were just two of her many traits that people 
respected her for. Upon her retirement in 2018, she was able to spend 
more time with her family and her granddaughter Payton. Judy was able to
 make several cross-country trips with AJ transporting dogs across the 
United States. She would make frequent trips to Oklahoma to spend time 
with her granddaughters and making long lasting memories. Also, in her 
free time she crocheted countless baby blankets and lap blankets for 
family, friends, and residents of the local nursing homes. As 
kindhearted and wonderful of a woman as she was, she may be remembered 
the most for her baked goods. She was well known for her cookies, fudge,
 peanut butter balls, and her famous carrot cake that was requested by 
people in other states on a regular basis. 
Judy was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Ada Cornett and sister Ruth Ann Cornett. 
Judy is survived by her sons, AJ (Violet) Cornett of Colby, KS, John 
(Melissa) Schmidt of Hooker, OK, and Steven Cornett of Broomfield, CO; 
granddaughters, Payton Marie and Charlie LeeAnn of Hooker, OK; sister 
Joyce (Larry) Schroeder of Colby, KS; nephew Scott ( Jie) Schroeder of 
Union City, CA; niece Laura (Tim) Coulter of Colby, KS; six great nieces
 and nephews; and four great-great nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Baalmann 
Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 6, 2023, 
at the Mortuary. Memorials may be made to the Denver Rescue Mission, 
NWKS Foundation for Hope, or to the family for the grandchildren’s 
education and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 291, Colby, KS 
67701. For information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Judy Lee (Cornett) Schmidt

May 2, 1944
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 2, 2023

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Mary-Brown?obId=26817809#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

May 2, 1944
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 January 2, 2023An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Kathleen-Mary-Brown?obId=26817809#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Kathleen Mary Brown

Jerita&nbsp;O’Bryan, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 28th, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Estell Horn.

Jerita&nbsp;attended Mount Carmel High School in Florien, LA. She wore many hats throughout her life. She was a military wife for 38 years, moving frequently with each endeavor, always landing on her feet and ready to make the next place home for her family. She worked many jobs from being a stay-at-home mom, cashier, clerk, grade school secretary, and retired from the City of Hugoton as a power plant operator of 19 years.

On April 30th, 1956, she married her husband of 57 years, Lonnie Irvin O’Bryan, in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, who passed away on November 10th, 2013. During their marriage, they had three children, Lonnie (Buddy), Tracy and Kerry.

Jerita&nbsp;loved her flower garden, planting trees, birds (especially cardinals), doing ceramics, sewing, and crocheting&nbsp;afghans&nbsp;for her family. She also supported animal rescue and 4-H.

In her later years,&nbsp;Jerita’s&nbsp;retirement was spent selflessly raising an unexpected second family of three very young grandchildren with her husband, taking very little time for herself. They moved to Wakefield, Kansas in 2003, with a view of Milford Lake, which her grandchildren very much enjoyed as they grew up and went to school.

In May of 2021, she moved to western Kansas to be closer to family and to have the help she needed along the way, as she finally admitted she could no longer do it alone. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estell, husband Lonnie and granddaughter Karly&nbsp;Werry.

Jerita&nbsp;is survived by three children, son Lonnie O’Bryan &amp; wife Dona of Carlton, daughter Tracy Noel &amp; husband Vincent of Gove, and son Kerry O’Bryan of Shelbina. Seven grandchildren, Sean O’Bryan &amp; wife Jeanine; Zane O’Bryan &amp; wife Rosalie; Devin O’Bryan &amp; wife Mariah, Ruby Noel,&nbsp;Ivee&nbsp;Noel, Gillian O’Bryan, and&nbsp;Shoshannah&nbsp;Estell; and seven great-grandchildren, Cora &amp; Adrian&nbsp;Werry; Seven &amp; Silas O’Bryan;&nbsp;Dreyson&nbsp;Noel-Harvey; Alyssa &amp; Julius O’Bryan.

No Services were requested. In inurnment at a later date at the WaKeeney Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS

Memorial contributions are suggested to Wakefield Public Library, 205 3rd St, Wakefield, KS 67487, or Faithful Friends Cemetery, 1442 Barn Road, Solomon, KS 67480. &nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th&nbsp;Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Jerita&nbsp;O’Bryan, age 82, passed away Thursday, December 29th, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born October 28th, 1940, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Estell Horn.Jerita&nbsp;attended Mount Carmel High School in Florien, LA. She wore many hats throughout her life. She was a military wife for 38 years, moving frequently with each endeavor, always landing on her feet and ready to make the next place home for her family. She worked many jobs from being a stay-at-home mom, cashier, clerk, grade school secretary, and retired from the City of Hugoton as a power plant operator of 19 years.On April 30th, 1956, she married her husband of 57 years, Lonnie Irvin O’Bryan, in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, who passed away on November 10th, 2013. During their marriage, they had three children, Lonnie (Buddy), Tracy and Kerry.Jerita&nbsp;loved her flower garden, planting trees, birds (especially cardinals), doing ceramics, sewing, and crocheting&nbsp;afghans&nbsp;for her family. She also supported animal rescue and 4-H.In her later years,&nbsp;Jerita’s&nbsp;retirement was spent selflessly raising an unexpected second family of three very young grandchildren with her husband, taking very little time for herself. They moved to Wakefield, Kansas in 2003, with a view of Milford Lake, which her grandchildren very much enjoyed as they grew up and went to school.In May of 2021, she moved to western Kansas to be closer to family and to have the help she needed along the way, as she finally admitted she could no longer do it alone. She was preceded in death by her mother, Estell, husband Lonnie and granddaughter Karly&nbsp;Werry.Jerita&nbsp;is survived by three children, son Lonnie O’Bryan &amp; wife Dona of Carlton, daughter Tracy Noel &amp; husband Vincent of Gove, and son Kerry O’Bryan of Shelbina. Seven grandchildren, Sean O’Bryan &amp; wife Jeanine; Zane O’Bryan &amp; wife Rosalie; Devin O’Bryan &amp; wife Mariah, Ruby Noel,&nbsp;Ivee&nbsp;Noel, Gillian O’Bryan, and&nbsp;Shoshannah&nbsp;Estell; and seven great-grandchildren, Cora &amp; Adrian&nbsp;Werry; Seven &amp; Silas O’Bryan;&nbsp;Dreyson&nbsp;Noel-Harvey; Alyssa &amp; Julius O’Bryan.No Services were requested. In inurnment at a later date at the WaKeeney Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KSMemorial contributions are suggested to Wakefield Public Library, 205 3rd St, Wakefield, KS 67487, or Faithful Friends Cemetery, 1442 Barn Road, Solomon, KS 67480. &nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th&nbsp;Street, WaKeeney, KS, 67672&nbsp;Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com&nbsp;

Jerita O’Bryan

Dorothy Lea (Wagner) Voss, 85, passed away December 31, 2022, at the 
Graham County Hospital in Hill City.  She was born October 26, 1937, at 
her home in rural Graham County, Kansas, to Russell and Lila Grace 
(Crawford) Wagner.  She was the middle of five children. Dorothy 
graduated from Edmond High School in 1955.  After attending Kansas 
University for one year, Dorothy moved back to Graham County and 
accepted a position with the Graham County ASC office.  She continued to
 work there for a short time after she was married.

Dorothy
 met the love of her life and lifelong companion, Norman Voss and were 
married June 10, 1962.  Norman and Dorothy lived in several homes on Bow
 Creek before settling on their farm near Densmore, Kansas in 1974. 
Dorothy was a great supporter of her husband and was always willing to 
lend a hand wherever it might be needed. In 1989, Norman decided to go 
back into the ministry.  They served in Sydney, Iowa, Circleville, 
Kansas, and Colby, Kansas before retiring in Plainville, Kansas.  In 
2006, they moved back to the family farm and lived there until 2021 when
 they moved to Bogue, Kansas.

Dorothy was a wonderful wife, 
mother, sister and daughter who was always there when her family needed 
her.  She never met a stranger and will leave a huge gap in our hearts 
and lives.  Family was the most important aspect of her life. She loved 
deeply and instilled good values, work ethics and importance of family. 
 Her beautiful smile was contagious. She taught her children and 
grandchildren gardening, cooking, sewing and had the patience of gold. 
Dorothy made special decorated cakes and favorite meals for each of her 
children’s birthdays.  That tradition was so special it was carried on 
by her children.  She hosted many family and friend gatherings, often on
 the spur of the moment, and made each one a special occasion.  She was 
an amazing baker and often had special treats fresh out of the oven when
 the family arrived, or kids got home from school.  Homemade ice cream 
with chocolate cake became a family tradition for special events and 
sometimes for no reason at all.  She was proud of her huge vegetable 
garden and her flower garden.  She usually had “help” from her kitties 
while gardening.  She spent countless hours with her grandchildren 
reading books, playing games, making pies, teaching them to sew and so 
much more. She made each grandchild a quilt and also crocheted intricate
 Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren every year which will always 
hold wonderful memories.  She had a special bond with her puppy, Buddy, 
who was nearly always by her side.

Dorothy is survived 
by her husband, Norman, son Wayne and Kellie Voss of Hays, Kansas, 
daughter Martha and Tony Stutterheim of Scottsdale, Arizona and daughter
 Paula and Rob Amerine of Chandler, Arizona; nine grandchildren: Allen 
Voss, Luke Amerine, Rachel (Nick) Dooley, Aaron Voss, Jordon Voss, 
Matthew Amerine, Valerie Stutterheim, Joshua Amerine, Ethan Voss, 
great-grandson John Voss and two sisters: Lila Dumcum and Rosalie 
Merriman. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Lila; 
brother, David Wagner; sister Beulah Holmess; and grandson Ian 
Stutterheim.

Dorothy was a strong Christian who dearly loved the 
Lord.   To her we say, “Thank you for the warm smiles, big hugs and all 
the love anyone could give!”

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Lea--Voss?obId=26812306#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Dorothy Lea (Wagner) Voss, 85, passed away December 31, 2022, at the 
Graham County Hospital in Hill City. She was born October 26, 1937, at 
her home in rural Graham County, Kansas, to Russell and Lila Grace 
(Crawford) Wagner. She was the middle of five children. Dorothy 
graduated from Edmond High School in 1955. After attending Kansas 
University for one year, Dorothy moved back to Graham County and 
accepted a position with the Graham County ASC office. She continued to
 work there for a short time after she was married.Dorothy
 met the love of her life and lifelong companion, Norman Voss and were 
married June 10, 1962. Norman and Dorothy lived in several homes on Bow
 Creek before settling on their farm near Densmore, Kansas in 1974. 
Dorothy was a great supporter of her husband and was always willing to 
lend a hand wherever it might be needed. In 1989, Norman decided to go 
back into the ministry. They served in Sydney, Iowa, Circleville, 
Kansas, and Colby, Kansas before retiring in Plainville, Kansas. In 
2006, they moved back to the family farm and lived there until 2021 when
 they moved to Bogue, Kansas.Dorothy was a wonderful wife, 
mother, sister and daughter who was always there when her family needed 
her. She never met a stranger and will leave a huge gap in our hearts 
and lives. Family was the most important aspect of her life. She loved 
deeply and instilled good values, work ethics and importance of family. 
 Her beautiful smile was contagious. She taught her children and 
grandchildren gardening, cooking, sewing and had the patience of gold. 
Dorothy made special decorated cakes and favorite meals for each of her 
children’s birthdays. That tradition was so special it was carried on 
by her children. She hosted many family and friend gatherings, often on
 the spur of the moment, and made each one a special occasion. She was 
an amazing baker and often had special treats fresh out of the oven when
 the family arrived, or kids got home from school. Homemade ice cream 
with chocolate cake became a family tradition for special events and 
sometimes for no reason at all. She was proud of her huge vegetable 
garden and her flower garden. She usually had “help” from her kitties 
while gardening. She spent countless hours with her grandchildren 
reading books, playing games, making pies, teaching them to sew and so 
much more. She made each grandchild a quilt and also crocheted intricate
 Christmas ornaments for her grandchildren every year which will always 
hold wonderful memories. She had a special bond with her puppy, Buddy, 
who was nearly always by her side.Dorothy is survived 
by her husband, Norman, son Wayne and Kellie Voss of Hays, Kansas, 
daughter Martha and Tony Stutterheim of Scottsdale, Arizona and daughter
 Paula and Rob Amerine of Chandler, Arizona; nine grandchildren: Allen 
Voss, Luke Amerine, Rachel (Nick) Dooley, Aaron Voss, Jordon Voss, 
Matthew Amerine, Valerie Stutterheim, Joshua Amerine, Ethan Voss, 
great-grandson John Voss and two sisters: Lila Dumcum and Rosalie 
Merriman. She was preceded in death by her parents Russell and Lila; 
brother, David Wagner; sister Beulah Holmess; and grandson Ian 
Stutterheim.Dorothy was a strong Christian who dearly loved the 
Lord. To her we say, “Thank you for the warm smiles, big hugs and all 
the love anyone could give!”Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Dorothy-Lea--Voss?obId=26812306#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Dorothy Lea (Wagner) Voss

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

July 16, 1932 ~ January 2, 2023An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Lena M. (Weis) Butler

Ali Kareem Swanson was born January 15, 1982, to Kathleen Odella 
Swanson and Darrel Williams in Denver, Colorado. He departed life 
December 24, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. He was one of four children.

Ali
 was raised in Hill City by his grandmother Wray Petrie who loved him 
dearly. Ali enjoyed playing and watching sports especially basketball 
and his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His favorite go to shirts 
were Bronco Jerseys. He was inspired to play sports by his two older 
brothers Edward and Rodger. Ali played football, basketball and ran 
track at Longfellow Middle School. Ali was a talented, left-handed 
basketball player who many believed could have gone much further in the 
sport. His older brother Rodger was one of his coaches for a time. He 
spent his high school career between Hill City, Morland, Hays and 
Norton. Ali was intelligent and had the ability to finish high school, 
but eventually finished with his GED.

Ali enjoyed writing and 
drawing. When learning to write in elementary school, he often received 
awards for his penmanship which evolved into the creative art and 
drawings he created as he got older. When he was away, he often wrote 
beautiful letters to his little sister Jamie and other family members. 
Ali enjoyed listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with 
people. He also liked to rap and write songs.

Ali loved to make 
people laugh and often did without trying, just being himself. Many 
people loved Ali, but many of us also knew he had his own personal 
challenges. As kids Ali was his brother Edward’s biggest headache. 
Because the boys were two years apart, they often fought and wrestled. 
This was their way of showing the brotherly love they had for each 
other. All his life Ali looked up to Edward. After Ed’s passing in 2016,
 Ali struggled even more to find his purpose for life.

With tools 
in his hands, Ali  was skilled when it came to fixing things,  
especially bikes and cars. He was proficient at detailing and installing
 stereo systems. Ali’s two main jobs were spent on an oil rig and 
cooking at restaurants. He was always eager to do side work helping 
people like moving, painting, and cleaning.

Ali learned about many
 different faiths and religions, but he loved God and had him deep in 
his heart. He read his Bible daily for help and guidance. He could 
remember Scripture and would quote verses.

He was the father of 
two sons, Davian Lawrence and Drayden Andrew Austin. Ali loved his boys 
and he tried to be the best dad he knew how to be.

He is preceded 
in death by his beloved grandmother Wray Ustacia Petrie and grandfather 
George Andrew Wellington, Sr; his brother, Edward Claude Olden; and his 
uncle, George Andrew Wellington, Jr., and aunt, Joyce Ann Wellington.

Ali
 leaves behind his mother Kathleen Odella Swanson of Eskridge; brother 
Rodger Fitzscott Swanson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister Jamie 
Kathleen Alexander of Houston, Texas; sons: Davian Lawrence Swanson of 
Hays and Drayden Andrew Austin of Salina; nephew Jordan Tyler Swanson; 
as well as a large extended family and many friends.

Ali has been 
searching for peace since he was a little, innocent boy and he now has a
 peace that surpasses all understanding. Granny Wray has her two boys 
with her, and they are all smiling down on us from heaven.

<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ali-Kareem-Swanson-?obId=26778112#/obituaryInfo">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a> was in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672773335091.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ali Kareem Swanson was born January 15, 1982, to Kathleen Odella 
Swanson and Darrel Williams in Denver, Colorado. He departed life 
December 24, 2022, in Hill City, Kansas. He was one of four children.Ali
 was raised in Hill City by his grandmother Wray Petrie who loved him 
dearly. Ali enjoyed playing and watching sports especially basketball 
and his favorite team, the Denver Broncos. His favorite go to shirts 
were Bronco Jerseys. He was inspired to play sports by his two older 
brothers Edward and Rodger. Ali played football, basketball and ran 
track at Longfellow Middle School. Ali was a talented, left-handed 
basketball player who many believed could have gone much further in the 
sport. His older brother Rodger was one of his coaches for a time. He 
spent his high school career between Hill City, Morland, Hays and 
Norton. Ali was intelligent and had the ability to finish high school, 
but eventually finished with his GED.Ali enjoyed writing and 
drawing. When learning to write in elementary school, he often received 
awards for his penmanship which evolved into the creative art and 
drawings he created as he got older. When he was away, he often wrote 
beautiful letters to his little sister Jamie and other family members. 
Ali enjoyed listening to music and sharing his favorite songs with 
people. He also liked to rap and write songs.Ali loved to make 
people laugh and often did without trying, just being himself. Many 
people loved Ali, but many of us also knew he had his own personal 
challenges. As kids Ali was his brother Edward’s biggest headache. 
Because the boys were two years apart, they often fought and wrestled. 
This was their way of showing the brotherly love they had for each 
other. All his life Ali looked up to Edward. After Ed’s passing in 2016,
 Ali struggled even more to find his purpose for life.With tools 
in his hands, Ali was skilled when it came to fixing things, 
especially bikes and cars. He was proficient at detailing and installing
 stereo systems. Ali’s two main jobs were spent on an oil rig and 
cooking at restaurants. He was always eager to do side work helping 
people like moving, painting, and cleaning.Ali learned about many
 different faiths and religions, but he loved God and had him deep in 
his heart. He read his Bible daily for help and guidance. He could 
remember Scripture and would quote verses.He was the father of 
two sons, Davian Lawrence and Drayden Andrew Austin. Ali loved his boys 
and he tried to be the best dad he knew how to be.He is preceded 
in death by his beloved grandmother Wray Ustacia Petrie and grandfather 
George Andrew Wellington, Sr; his brother, Edward Claude Olden; and his 
uncle, George Andrew Wellington, Jr., and aunt, Joyce Ann Wellington.Ali
 leaves behind his mother Kathleen Odella Swanson of Eskridge; brother 
Rodger Fitzscott Swanson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and sister Jamie 
Kathleen Alexander of Houston, Texas; sons: Davian Lawrence Swanson of 
Hays and Drayden Andrew Austin of Salina; nephew Jordan Tyler Swanson; 
as well as a large extended family and many friends.Ali has been 
searching for peace since he was a little, innocent boy and he now has a
 peace that surpasses all understanding. Granny Wray has her two boys 
with her, and they are all smiling down on us from heaven.<a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Ali-Kareem-Swanson-?obId=26778112#/obituaryInfo">Stinemetz Funeral Home</a> was in charge of arrangements.

Ali Kareem Swanson

Evelyn M. Raab, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 
the Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1935, in 
Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Betty (Olsen) Cogswell. 

She grew up on a farm north of Topeka. She attended Priddy Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. On
 January 10, 1954, she married Alfred Eugene (Gene) Raab at Elmont United
 Methodist Church in Elmont, KS. This union was blessed with three 
daughters and one son; Linda, Deanna, Joleen and Curt.

Gene 
and Evelyn purchased a farm north of Topeka. Gene worked for Santa Fe 
and Goodyear in Topeka. Evelyn worked for SW Bell Telephone and the 
Shawnee County office. They raised registered Angus cattle for the 
children to show in 4-H and FFA as well as state and national Angus 
shows. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, the love of 
her life, husband Gene (April 6, 2007), and daughter Linda Raab Sharp 
(February 8, 2009).

She is survived by two daughters, Deanna 
Sents (Allan) of McPherson; Joleen Raab of WaKeeney, and son Curt Raab 
(Traci) of Topeka, in addition, eight grandchildren, 19 
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Karl Cogswell, San
 Marcos, CA and Robert Cogswell (Donna) of Topeka, KS and one chosen 
sister, Marilyn Downes (Jac) of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn
 was a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat 
Society, Working Sams Camping Club, New Comers and Travel Club, Prime 
Timers and Travel Club and Shawnee County Travel Group.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672772308448.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Evelyn M. Raab, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022, at 
the Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. She was born September 3, 1935, in 
Topeka, KS, the daughter of Kenneth M. and Betty (Olsen) Cogswell. She grew up on a farm north of Topeka. She attended Priddy Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. On
 January 10, 1954, she married Alfred Eugene (Gene) Raab at Elmont United
 Methodist Church in Elmont, KS. This union was blessed with three 
daughters and one son; Linda, Deanna, Joleen and Curt. Gene 
and Evelyn purchased a farm north of Topeka. Gene worked for Santa Fe 
and Goodyear in Topeka. Evelyn worked for SW Bell Telephone and the 
Shawnee County office. They raised registered Angus cattle for the 
children to show in 4-H and FFA as well as state and national Angus 
shows. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, the love of 
her life, husband Gene (April 6, 2007), and daughter Linda Raab Sharp 
(February 8, 2009). She is survived by two daughters, Deanna 
Sents (Allan) of McPherson; Joleen Raab of WaKeeney, and son Curt Raab 
(Traci) of Topeka, in addition, eight grandchildren, 19 
great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Karl Cogswell, San
 Marcos, CA and Robert Cogswell (Donna) of Topeka, KS and one chosen 
sister, Marilyn Downes (Jac) of Topeka, and several nieces and nephews. Evelyn
 was a member of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Ladies of the Moose, Red Hat 
Society, Working Sams Camping Club, New Comers and Travel Club, Prime 
Timers and Travel Club and Shawnee County Travel Group.

Evelyn M. Raab

Wilma Jean Vratil, 96, passed away December 31, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence.

She was born February 27, 1926, in Osawatomie, the daughter of Orland and Hazel Glinkman Shearer.

A Larned resident until moving to Lawrence in 2014, she was an aide 
at Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of JFR 
Club, St. Joseph Auxiliary, a Girl Scout Troop leader, she volunteered 
at the Budget Shop and may other activities.

She married Charley Vratil at Larned and they were married for 66 years; he preceded her in death in 2013.

Survivors include: son, Gary (Jeanette) Vratil, Rose Hill; daughter, 
Sherry Vratil, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Kent Vratil, Winfield, 
Betsy (Chris) Bumgarner, Andover, Scott Schmidt, Lawrence; four great 
grandchildren, Brandon Bumgarner, Todd Bumgarner, Marion Schmidt, and 
Elle Schmidt.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Beth Crumet, and sister, Velma Shearer.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672771997420.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Jean Vratil, 96, passed away December 31, 2022, at Presbyterian Manor, Lawrence.She was born February 27, 1926, in Osawatomie, the daughter of Orland and Hazel Glinkman Shearer.A Larned resident until moving to Lawrence in 2014, she was an aide 
at Larned State Hospital. She was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She was a member of JFR 
Club, St. Joseph Auxiliary, a Girl Scout Troop leader, she volunteered 
at the Budget Shop and may other activities.She married Charley Vratil at Larned and they were married for 66 years; he preceded her in death in 2013.Survivors include: son, Gary (Jeanette) Vratil, Rose Hill; daughter, 
Sherry Vratil, Lawrence; three grandchildren, Kent Vratil, Winfield, 
Betsy (Chris) Bumgarner, Andover, Scott Schmidt, Lawrence; four great 
grandchildren, Brandon Bumgarner, Todd Bumgarner, Marion Schmidt, and 
Elle Schmidt.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Beth Crumet, and sister, Velma Shearer.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2023, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in care of 
Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal 
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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