Librado Rodríguez-Corral known as “Rod” because Librado was too hard 
to pronounce. He was 82 when passed away a week before his 83rd 
birthday. He passed away on December 22, 2022, at Manor of the Plains 
surrounded by family.&nbsp;

Librado was born on December 29, 1939, in San Andres, Chihuahua, 
Mexico. He was born to Cruz Rodriguez and Marcelina Corral. He married 
his wife Esperanza Baquera in 1967, where they had their two 
children,&nbsp;Maribel and Carlos. He migrated to the United States 1972 for 
his family to have a better life. He ended up in Stratton, Colorado 
working at McCormick feedlot for 10+ years as a cowboy following his 
roots. Then he continued his cowboy way of life at Plains Feeders in 
Burlington, Colorado until his retirement in 2012 after his wife’s 
passing in 2009. He moved to Dodge City, Kansas, to continue spending 
time with his family and to enjoy his retirement.&nbsp;He enjoyed horseback 
riding, roping everything including deer, and won several team penning 
events in Colorado, showing the true meaning of being a hard-working 
cowboy with excellent work ethic that was later passed on to his family.
 He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, Kansas.

He is survived by his daughter, Maribel and husband Jose Cervantes, 
Dodge City; son, Carlos and wife Veronica Rodriguez, Stratton Co; 4 
grandchildren, Dusty and Lacy Rodriguez, Marienthal Ks; Cynthia, Nohely,
 And Casey Cervantes, Dodge City; Cesar Chaparro and wife Dellanira, 
Greeley Co; Miseal Munoz, Greeley Co; and an adopted granddaughter, 
Karely Miranda, Dodge City; 5 sisters, Petra, Juana, Elvira, Rosario, 
Cruz Rodríguez and one brother, Ramón Rodríguez.

Librado was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 3 siblings.

Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the 
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City. Funeral Mass will be at 
11:00 am on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the church with Fr. John 
Stang presiding and Fr. Ted Stoecklein concelebrating. Burial will 
follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge 
City.

Librado Rodríguez-Corral conocido como “Rod” porque Librado era 
demasiado difícil de pronunciar. Tenía 82 años cuando falleció una 
semana antes de cumplir los 83. Falleció el 22 de diciembre de 2022 en 
Manor of the Plains rodeado de familia.

Librado Rodríguez nació el 29 de diciembre de 1939 en San Andrés, 
Chihuahua México. Hijo de Cruz Rodríguez y Marcelina Corral. Se casó con
 su esposa Esperanza Baquera en 1967, donde tuvieron a sus dos hijos 
Maribel y Carlos. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1972 para que su 
familia tuviera una vida mejor. Terminó en Stratton, Colorado trabajando
 en McCormick feedlot durante más de 10 años como vaquero siguiendo sus 
raíces. Luego continuó su estilo de vida de vaquero en Plains Feeders en
 Burlington, Colorado hasta su jubilación en 2012 después del 
fallecimiento de su esposa en 2009. Se mudó a Dodge City, KS. para 
seguir pasando tiempo con su familia y disfrutar de su jubilación.

Le gustaba montar a caballo, lazar todo incluyendo venados, ganó 
varios eventos de lazar (team penning events) en Colorado mostrando el 
verdadero significado de ser un vaquero trabajador con una excelente 
ética de trabajo que transmitió a su familia.

Fue miembro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Dodge City KS. Le 
sobreviven su hija Maribel y esposo José Cervantes, Dodge City; hijo 
Carlos y esposa Verónica Rodríguez, Stratton Co; 4 nietos Dusty y Lacy 
Rodriguez, Marienthal Ks; Cynthia, Nohely, and Casey Cervantes Dodge 
City; Cesar Chaparro y esposa Dellanira, Greeley Co; Miseal Muñoz, 
Greeley Co; y una nieta adoptiva Karely Miranda, Dodge City. Incluyendo 5
 hermanas Petra, Juana, Elvira, Rosario, Cruz Rodríguez y 1 hermano 
Ramón Rodríguez. Librado procede en muerte por sus padres, su esposa y 3
 hermanos.

El servicio de vigilia será a las 7:00 pm el miércoles 28 de 
diciembre de 2022 en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Dodge 
City. La misa funeral será a las 11:00 am el jueves 29 de diciembre de 
2022 en la iglesia con el Padre John Stang presidiendo y el Padre Ted 
Stoecklein concelebrando. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio de Maple 
Grove, Dodge City. El velorio se llevará a cabo el miércoles de 10:00 am
 a 4:00 pm en Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

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 </figure>Librado Rodríguez-Corral known as “Rod” because Librado was too hard 
to pronounce. He was 82 when passed away a week before his 83rd 
birthday. He passed away on December 22, 2022, at Manor of the Plains 
surrounded by family.&nbsp;Librado was born on December 29, 1939, in San Andres, Chihuahua, 
Mexico. He was born to Cruz Rodriguez and Marcelina Corral. He married 
his wife Esperanza Baquera in 1967, where they had their two 
children,&nbsp;Maribel and Carlos. He migrated to the United States 1972 for 
his family to have a better life. He ended up in Stratton, Colorado 
working at McCormick feedlot for 10+ years as a cowboy following his 
roots. Then he continued his cowboy way of life at Plains Feeders in 
Burlington, Colorado until his retirement in 2012 after his wife’s 
passing in 2009. He moved to Dodge City, Kansas, to continue spending 
time with his family and to enjoy his retirement.&nbsp;He enjoyed horseback 
riding, roping everything including deer, and won several team penning 
events in Colorado, showing the true meaning of being a hard-working 
cowboy with excellent work ethic that was later passed on to his family.
 He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Dodge City, Kansas.He is survived by his daughter, Maribel and husband Jose Cervantes, 
Dodge City; son, Carlos and wife Veronica Rodriguez, Stratton Co; 4 
grandchildren, Dusty and Lacy Rodriguez, Marienthal Ks; Cynthia, Nohely,
 And Casey Cervantes, Dodge City; Cesar Chaparro and wife Dellanira, 
Greeley Co; Miseal Munoz, Greeley Co; and an adopted granddaughter, 
Karely Miranda, Dodge City; 5 sisters, Petra, Juana, Elvira, Rosario, 
Cruz Rodríguez and one brother, Ramón Rodríguez.Librado was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and 3 siblings.Vigil service will be at 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at the 
Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dodge City. Funeral Mass will be at 
11:00 am on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the church with Fr. John 
Stang presiding and Fr. Ted Stoecklein concelebrating. Burial will 
follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City. Visitation will be held 
Wednesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge 
City.-------Librado Rodríguez-Corral conocido como “Rod” porque Librado era 
demasiado difícil de pronunciar. Tenía 82 años cuando falleció una 
semana antes de cumplir los 83. Falleció el 22 de diciembre de 2022 en 
Manor of the Plains rodeado de familia.Librado Rodríguez nació el 29 de diciembre de 1939 en San Andrés, 
Chihuahua México. Hijo de Cruz Rodríguez y Marcelina Corral. Se casó con
 su esposa Esperanza Baquera en 1967, donde tuvieron a sus dos hijos 
Maribel y Carlos. Emigró a los Estados Unidos en 1972 para que su 
familia tuviera una vida mejor. Terminó en Stratton, Colorado trabajando
 en McCormick feedlot durante más de 10 años como vaquero siguiendo sus 
raíces. Luego continuó su estilo de vida de vaquero en Plains Feeders en
 Burlington, Colorado hasta su jubilación en 2012 después del 
fallecimiento de su esposa en 2009. Se mudó a Dodge City, KS. para 
seguir pasando tiempo con su familia y disfrutar de su jubilación.Le gustaba montar a caballo, lazar todo incluyendo venados, ganó 
varios eventos de lazar (team penning events) en Colorado mostrando el 
verdadero significado de ser un vaquero trabajador con una excelente 
ética de trabajo que transmitió a su familia.Fue miembro de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe en Dodge City KS. Le 
sobreviven su hija Maribel y esposo José Cervantes, Dodge City; hijo 
Carlos y esposa Verónica Rodríguez, Stratton Co; 4 nietos Dusty y Lacy 
Rodriguez, Marienthal Ks; Cynthia, Nohely, and Casey Cervantes Dodge 
City; Cesar Chaparro y esposa Dellanira, Greeley Co; Miseal Muñoz, 
Greeley Co; y una nieta adoptiva Karely Miranda, Dodge City. Incluyendo 5
 hermanas Petra, Juana, Elvira, Rosario, Cruz Rodríguez y 1 hermano 
Ramón Rodríguez. Librado procede en muerte por sus padres, su esposa y 3
 hermanos.El servicio de vigilia será a las 7:00 pm el miércoles 28 de 
diciembre de 2022 en la Catedral de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, Dodge 
City. La misa funeral será a las 11:00 am el jueves 29 de diciembre de 
2022 en la iglesia con el Padre John Stang presidiendo y el Padre Ted 
Stoecklein concelebrando. El entierro seguirá en el cementerio de Maple 
Grove, Dodge City. El velorio se llevará a cabo el miércoles de 10:00 am
 a 4:00 pm en Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

Librado Rodríguez-Corral

Melina Paz Chavez, 23, passed away on December 25, 2022, at St. 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kan. She was born on May 6, 1999, in 
Great Bend, Kan., to Jose Conception Chavez and Maria Santos Espinoza 
Bonilla.

Having moved to Wichita after being a lifetime Great Bend resident, 
Melina was preparing to start her career as a cosmetologist. She was a 
2017 graduate of Great Bend High School and recently completed her 
cosmetology training from Bellus Academy. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church was a very dedicated to her 
faith and church activities. Melina loved traveling, spending time with 
friends and especially spending time with family.

Survivors include her parents; three brothers, Yobany (Sharon) 
Salazar of Tulsa, Okla., Chon Chavez of Dallas, Tex., and Bobby (Ben 
Blood) Chavez of Great Bend; two nieces, Ariel and Rayla Salazar; and 
numerous other family members and friends.

Visitation with family receiving guests will take place from 3:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with vigil services taking place at 7:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services 
will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Patrick 
Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. 

Memorials have been designated to 
the Melina Chavez Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Melina Paz Chavez, 23, passed away on December 25, 2022, at St. 
Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kan. She was born on May 6, 1999, in 
Great Bend, Kan., to Jose Conception Chavez and Maria Santos Espinoza 
Bonilla.Having moved to Wichita after being a lifetime Great Bend resident, 
Melina was preparing to start her career as a cosmetologist. She was a 
2017 graduate of Great Bend High School and recently completed her 
cosmetology training from Bellus Academy. She was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church was a very dedicated to her 
faith and church activities. Melina loved traveling, spending time with 
friends and especially spending time with family.Survivors include her parents; three brothers, Yobany (Sharon) 
Salazar of Tulsa, Okla., Chon Chavez of Dallas, Tex., and Bobby (Ben 
Blood) Chavez of Great Bend; two nieces, Ariel and Rayla Salazar; and 
numerous other family members and friends.Visitation with family receiving guests will take place from 3:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with vigil services taking place at 7:00 p.m. on 
Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services 
will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at St. Patrick 
Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to 
the Melina Chavez Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Melina Paz Chavez

May 20, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 25, 2022

A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow
 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, 5 
PM until 7PM with a Vigil Service at 7Pm, and the family will receive 
friends 6-7PM at the funeral home in Plainville.

Memorials
 are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Masses and may be sent
 to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.

A full obituary is pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

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 </figure>May 20, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 25, 2022A Mass of 
Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow
 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, 5 
PM until 7PM with a Vigil Service at 7Pm, and the family will receive 
friends 6-7PM at the funeral home in Plainville.Memorials
 are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Masses and may be sent
 to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St, Plainville, KS 67663.A full obituary is pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.

Theresa L. 'Tressie' Koehler

Helen LaVonne Van Amburg, 89, died peacefully December 17, 2022, at 
Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.&nbsp; She was born September 23, 
1933, in Atwood, KS, to Clarence and Berniece (McClaury) Young.

Helen graduated from Beloit High School in 1952. She retired as manager for Motel 6 in Hays.

On May 22, 1955, she married Leslie Eugene “Gene" Van Amburg.&nbsp; He 
died January 9, 2021, after they shared over 66 years of marriage.

Helen is survived by:&nbsp; daughters, Karen Heller of Hutchinson and 
Carol Sommers (Allon) of Manhattan; grandchildren, Steven Heller of 
Hutchinson, Robyn Bonner (Bo) of Des Moines, IA, Lainen Bayer (Jake) and
 Joseth Sommers, all of Manhattan; seven great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandson (due May 2023).

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Elizabeth Young.

Private graveside service is planned at Round Springs Cemetery, 
Hunter, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;Wednesday, 
December 28, 2022, with the family present from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 
Elliott Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan 
Society-Hutchinson Village or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in 
care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Helen LaVonne Van Amburg, 89, died peacefully December 17, 2022, at 
Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village.&nbsp; She was born September 23, 
1933, in Atwood, KS, to Clarence and Berniece (McClaury) Young.Helen graduated from Beloit High School in 1952. She retired as manager for Motel 6 in Hays.On May 22, 1955, she married Leslie Eugene “Gene" Van Amburg.&nbsp; He 
died January 9, 2021, after they shared over 66 years of marriage.Helen is survived by:&nbsp; daughters, Karen Heller of Hutchinson and 
Carol Sommers (Allon) of Manhattan; grandchildren, Steven Heller of 
Hutchinson, Robyn Bonner (Bo) of Des Moines, IA, Lainen Bayer (Jake) and
 Joseth Sommers, all of Manhattan; seven great-grandchildren; and one 
great-great-grandson (due May 2023).She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Elizabeth Young.Private graveside service is planned at Round Springs Cemetery, 
Hunter, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;Wednesday, 
December 28, 2022, with the family present from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 
Elliott Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan 
Society-Hutchinson Village or Hospice and HomeCare of Reno County, in 
care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Helen LaVonne Van Amburg

Joy Salmans, 70, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Minneola District Hospital in Minneola.

She was born April 24, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of 
Louis Edward and Betty Helen (Inman) Hunt.&nbsp; She was raised in Boron, 
California where she attended school and on December 2, 1978, she 
married Gary L. Salmans in Victorville, California and soon moved to 
Kansas. Joy went back to college graduating in 1994 with high honors She
 spent 19 years working as a bookkeeper and sales clerk at Ace Hardware 
in Dodge City until her retirement in 2018.

Survivors include: her husband of 44 years, Gary; her son, Jason, 
Dodge City; bonus son, Chandler(grandson) &nbsp;Williston, ND, stepsons, Gary
 Salmans, Leoti, Loren Salmans, Alaska, Damon Salmans, Alaska; sister, 
Kathy Ragsdale, Medford, Oregon; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
 and 3 great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Dawn Jenkins 
Salmans, 4 brothers, William, Michael, Ricky and James Hunt, and a 
half-sister, Barbara Zimmerman.

Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10:00am at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City with Pastor Gary Salmans 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Hanston Cemetery, Hanston, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2023, from noon to 8:00pm 
at Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.

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 </figure>Joy Salmans, 70, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Minneola District Hospital in Minneola.She was born April 24, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of 
Louis Edward and Betty Helen (Inman) Hunt.&nbsp; She was raised in Boron, 
California where she attended school and on December 2, 1978, she 
married Gary L. Salmans in Victorville, California and soon moved to 
Kansas. Joy went back to college graduating in 1994 with high honors She
 spent 19 years working as a bookkeeper and sales clerk at Ace Hardware 
in Dodge City until her retirement in 2018.Survivors include: her husband of 44 years, Gary; her son, Jason, 
Dodge City; bonus son, Chandler(grandson) &nbsp;Williston, ND, stepsons, Gary
 Salmans, Leoti, Loren Salmans, Alaska, Damon Salmans, Alaska; sister, 
Kathy Ragsdale, Medford, Oregon; 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren
 and 3 great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Dawn Jenkins 
Salmans, 4 brothers, William, Michael, Ricky and James Hunt, and a 
half-sister, Barbara Zimmerman.Funeral Service will be Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 10:00am at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City with Pastor Gary Salmans 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Hanston Cemetery, Hanston, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be Monday, January 2, 2023, from noon to 8:00pm 
at Ziegler Funeral Chapel in Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com.

Joy Salmans

Diana Kay Yetschke, 70, passed away December 25, 2022, at her home in Great Bend.

She was born September 8, 1952, in Ottawa, the daughter of E. Dean Kraisinger and Beverly L. Howard Kolb.

A lifetime area resident, she was a secretary and enjoyed puzzles, baking, and watching Judge Judy.

Survivors include: daughter, Kendra (Eric) Brown, Burdett; two 
brothers, Bruce (Kristi) Kraisinger, Tecumseh, Anthony Kraisinger, 
Pawnee Rock; sister, Terry (Kim) Mandle, Berryton; six grandchildren, 
Dawson Williams, Ft. Gordon, GA, Logan (Haleigh Raber) Williams, 
Burdett, Canyon (Rayenah Bergstrom) Brown, Topeka, Cedar (Emily Bayliff)
 Brown, Lakin, Cadence Brown, Lakin, Mackenlie Brown, Burdett; two 
nieces, Kristi Esfeld, Great Bend, Lindsay Washburn, Tecumseh; two 
nephews, Scott DeHaan, Manhattan, Kip Kraisinger, Tecumseh; eight great 
nieces and nephews and two great-great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents: E. Dean Kraisinger, Beverly and Sandy Kolb, and a brother, Mark Kraisinger.

A memorial visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December
 30, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. In lieu of a formal service, 
family will be present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m.

Memorials may be given to a humane society of the donor’s choice or 
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO 
Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Diana Kay Yetschke, 70, passed away December 25, 2022, at her home in Great Bend.She was born September 8, 1952, in Ottawa, the daughter of E. Dean Kraisinger and Beverly L. Howard Kolb.A lifetime area resident, she was a secretary and enjoyed puzzles, baking, and watching Judge Judy.Survivors include: daughter, Kendra (Eric) Brown, Burdett; two 
brothers, Bruce (Kristi) Kraisinger, Tecumseh, Anthony Kraisinger, 
Pawnee Rock; sister, Terry (Kim) Mandle, Berryton; six grandchildren, 
Dawson Williams, Ft. Gordon, GA, Logan (Haleigh Raber) Williams, 
Burdett, Canyon (Rayenah Bergstrom) Brown, Topeka, Cedar (Emily Bayliff)
 Brown, Lakin, Cadence Brown, Lakin, Mackenlie Brown, Burdett; two 
nieces, Kristi Esfeld, Great Bend, Lindsay Washburn, Tecumseh; two 
nephews, Scott DeHaan, Manhattan, Kip Kraisinger, Tecumseh; eight great 
nieces and nephews and two great-great nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents: E. Dean Kraisinger, Beverly and Sandy Kolb, and a brother, Mark Kraisinger.A memorial visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, December
 30, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. In lieu of a formal service, 
family will be present to greet friends from 5-7 p.m.Memorials may be given to a humane society of the donor’s choice or 
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO 
Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Diana Kay Yetschke

Gail Gene Oberhelman, 74, passed away on December 22, 2022, at HaysMed
 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 14, 1948, in Clay Center, KS&nbsp; 
the son of Melvin and Viola (Copeland) Oberhelman.

He was a pulling unit operator for Pickrell Drilling for 40 years.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City.&nbsp; He was a 
Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam with the 
101st Airborne.&nbsp; He was a member of the Ness City American Legion Frank 
Stull Post #152 and the Ransom VFW Post 7972&nbsp; He married Betty Robinson 
on Saturday, September 18th, 1971, in Ness City, Kansas; to this union 
two children were born, Cetra and Chad. &nbsp;Erik and Charlie joined the 
family after the unfortunate passing of their mother Pam, Betty’s 
sister.

Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Chad Oberhelman and his 
wife, Kristina, of McCracken, Erik Ellis and his wife, Laurel, of 
La Crosse, and&nbsp; Charlie Ellis of Lawton, OK; daughter, Cetra Horton and 
her husband, Curtis, of Fort Scott; brother, Roger Oberhelman and his 
wife, Diana, of Renton, WA; sisters, Melverna Knoettgen of Clifton, KS, 
Vicki Christian and her husband, Steve, of Windsor, CO, and Peggy Fritz 
of Salina; 8 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded
 in death by his parents, four brothers, Mark, Rex, Elwood and Gary and a
 brother-in-law, Maynard Fritz.

Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022, 10:30 AM, at 
the United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial and military 
rites in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Friends may call at
 Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, on Wednesday, December 28, 
2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 
PM - 8:00 PM.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Frank Stull American Legion Post No. 152, Ransom VFW Post No. 7972.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Gail Gene Oberhelman, 74, passed away on December 22, 2022, at HaysMed
 in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on August 14, 1948, in Clay Center, KS&nbsp; 
the son of Melvin and Viola (Copeland) Oberhelman.He was a pulling unit operator for Pickrell Drilling for 40 years.&nbsp; 
He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Ness City.&nbsp; He was a 
Veteran of the United States Army having served in Vietnam with the 
101st Airborne.&nbsp; He was a member of the Ness City American Legion Frank 
Stull Post #152 and the Ransom VFW Post 7972&nbsp; He married Betty Robinson 
on Saturday, September 18th, 1971, in Ness City, Kansas; to this union 
two children were born, Cetra and Chad. &nbsp;Erik and Charlie joined the 
family after the unfortunate passing of their mother Pam, Betty’s 
sister.Survivors include his wife, Betty; sons, Chad Oberhelman and his 
wife, Kristina, of McCracken, Erik Ellis and his wife, Laurel, of 
La Crosse, and&nbsp; Charlie Ellis of Lawton, OK; daughter, Cetra Horton and 
her husband, Curtis, of Fort Scott; brother, Roger Oberhelman and his 
wife, Diana, of Renton, WA; sisters, Melverna Knoettgen of Clifton, KS, 
Vicki Christian and her husband, Steve, of Windsor, CO, and Peggy Fritz 
of Salina; 8 grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded
 in death by his parents, four brothers, Mark, Rex, Elwood and Gary and a
 brother-in-law, Maynard Fritz.Funeral service will be on Thursday, December 29, 2022, 10:30 AM, at 
the United Methodist Church, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial and military 
rites in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Friends may call at
 Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas, on Wednesday, December 28, 
2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:00 
PM - 8:00 PM.Memorial contributions may be given to the Frank Stull American Legion Post No. 152, Ransom VFW Post No. 7972.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Gail Gene Oberhelman

Rural Prairie View, KS resident Bradley J. Schemper passed away on 
Saturday morning December 24, 2022, at his home following his battle with
 cancer.&nbsp; He was 63.

He was born August 13, 1959, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Jan and Eileen (Stutterheim) Schemper.

Brad is survived by his parents Jan and Eileen Schemper of Prairie 
View; sisters Joy Prendergast and husband Richard of Salina, KS; Nancy 
Molzahn and husband Doug of Agra, KS, and Jodi Bretz and husband Mark of
 Prairie View; brother Josh Schemper and wife Elizabeth of Prairie View;
 18 nieces and nephews; and 20 great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 in the 
Logan Christian Church, Logan, KS, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View.

Friends may sign the book on Wednesday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and 
Thursday from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, 
KS.&nbsp; His casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc. or Logan Christian Church.

Logan Funeral Home, 102 E. Church St., Logan, KS&nbsp; 67646, is in charge of arrangements.

Rural Prairie View, KS resident Bradley J. Schemper passed away on 
Saturday morning December 24, 2022, at his home following his battle with
 cancer.&nbsp; He was 63.He was born August 13, 1959, in Norton, Kansas, the son of Jan and Eileen (Stutterheim) Schemper.Brad is survived by his parents Jan and Eileen Schemper of Prairie 
View; sisters Joy Prendergast and husband Richard of Salina, KS; Nancy 
Molzahn and husband Doug of Agra, KS, and Jodi Bretz and husband Mark of
 Prairie View; brother Josh Schemper and wife Elizabeth of Prairie View;
 18 nieces and nephews; and 20 great nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 30, 2022 in the 
Logan Christian Church, Logan, KS, with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View.Friends may sign the book on Wednesday from noon until 9:00 p.m. and 
Thursday from noon until 5:00 p.m. at the Logan Funeral Home, Logan, 
KS.&nbsp; His casket will remain closed.Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services, Inc. or Logan Christian Church.Logan Funeral Home, 102 E. Church St., Logan, KS&nbsp; 67646, is in charge of arrangements.

Bradley J. Schemper

Agra resident Jim Robert Wilson passed away on December 25, 2022, at the Hays medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Jim was born on Nov. 3, 1954, to his parents Robert "Bob" and Zela (Nonamaker) Wilson.&nbsp;

Jim was married to his wife Jacquelyn McCormack on May 24, 1975 in the United Methodist Church of Agra, KS.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Zela Wilson.

Jim was survived by his wife Jacquelyn of Logan, son Bobby Wilson and
 wife Holley of Klamath Falls, Oregon, daughters Rebecca Brown and 
husband Kavin of Oberlin, Sheena Herrick and husband Clayton of 
Phillipsburg, sister Loretta Meyer and husband Wayne of Smith Center, as
 well as eight grandchildren.&nbsp;

Jim will lie instate on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Becky Saddler, will be held 
at 10 a.m. on Friday December 30, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.&nbsp;

Agra resident Jim Robert Wilson passed away on December 25, 2022, at the Hays medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Jim was born on Nov. 3, 1954, to his parents Robert "Bob" and Zela (Nonamaker) Wilson.&nbsp;Jim was married to his wife Jacquelyn McCormack on May 24, 1975 in the United Methodist Church of Agra, KS.He was preceded in death by his parents Bob and Zela Wilson.Jim was survived by his wife Jacquelyn of Logan, son Bobby Wilson and
 wife Holley of Klamath Falls, Oregon, daughters Rebecca Brown and 
husband Kavin of Oberlin, Sheena Herrick and husband Clayton of 
Phillipsburg, sister Loretta Meyer and husband Wayne of Smith Center, as
 well as eight grandchildren.&nbsp;Jim will lie instate on Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.A funeral service, officiated by Pastor Becky Saddler, will be held 
at 10 a.m. on Friday December 30, at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.&nbsp;Cremation will follow.&nbsp;

Jim Robert Wilson

Monday, March 5th, 1945-Sunday, December 25th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Monday, March 5th, 1945-Sunday, December 25th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Evadean F. Huff (Poage)

Rob was born October 12, 1957, to Ruth (Schweitzer) and Maurice Blackford in Hill City. He graduated from Hill City High School in 1976. He enjoyed working at the elevator in Albert and at Larned State Hospital.

Rob’s fondest memories were when he traveled with the band Night Machine. He also absolutely loved his Datsun 280Z and had so much fun driving it.

Rob enjoyed the outdoors. This included playing as a kid in the creek and building forts with his nephew David and niece Susan. Outdoor photography was also his passion. He and his niece Nancy spent many hours roaming his father’s farm looking for the perfect shots for her 4-H project. He enjoyed fishing and boating trips to Wyoming and Colorado. When he moved to Logan, he could often be found driving around the countryside or at the lake taking pictures of nature.

He loved cooking and using all kinds of spices and would spend hours going through the Chinese grocery stores and the Spice Merchant in Wichita.

Rob was predeceased by his parents Maurice &amp; Ruth Blackford and step-parent Maud Blackford.

He is survived by sisters, Charlene Hildebrand of Logan and Shelia Blackford of Hill City; nephew David Hildebrand of Logan, nieces Susan Dilbeck of Great Bend, Karen Hildebrand of Logan and Nancy Brown of Manhattan; two great nephews, six great nieces; nine great great nephews and four great great nieces.

Services will be held at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City on Tuesday, December 27 at 2:00 P.M.

Rob was born October 12, 1957, to Ruth (Schweitzer) and Maurice Blackford in Hill City. He graduated from Hill City High School in 1976. He enjoyed working at the elevator in Albert and at Larned State Hospital.Rob’s fondest memories were when he traveled with the band Night Machine. He also absolutely loved his Datsun 280Z and had so much fun driving it.Rob enjoyed the outdoors. This included playing as a kid in the creek and building forts with his nephew David and niece Susan. Outdoor photography was also his passion. He and his niece Nancy spent many hours roaming his father’s farm looking for the perfect shots for her 4-H project. He enjoyed fishing and boating trips to Wyoming and Colorado. When he moved to Logan, he could often be found driving around the countryside or at the lake taking pictures of nature.He loved cooking and using all kinds of spices and would spend hours going through the Chinese grocery stores and the Spice Merchant in Wichita.Rob was predeceased by his parents Maurice &amp; Ruth Blackford and step-parent Maud Blackford.He is survived by sisters, Charlene Hildebrand of Logan and Shelia Blackford of Hill City; nephew David Hildebrand of Logan, nieces Susan Dilbeck of Great Bend, Karen Hildebrand of Logan and Nancy Brown of Manhattan; two great nephews, six great nieces; nine great great nephews and four great great nieces.Services will be held at Stinemetz Funeral Home in Hill City on Tuesday, December 27 at 2:00 P.M.

Robert 'Rob' Blackford

Alan Wayne Marietta, 70, passed away at home on December 22, 2022. He
 was born to C. Wayne and Odetta (Long) Marietta on May 10, 1952, in 
Oberlin, Kansas.

A 1970 graduate of Decatur Community 
Junior/Senior High School, Alan attended Kansas State University, 
majoring in accounting. Alan married his high school sweetheart Judith 
(Schreiber) in Oberlin on August 12, 1972.

Commissioned
 as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1974, Alan served at 
Ft. Knox, Kentucky; Ft. Carson, Colorado; and Weisbaden Air Force Base, 
Germany. Alan earned Airborne wings and a Ranger tab in his time in the 
Army. During his service, Alan earned the National Defense Service Medal
 and the Meritorious Service Medal.

Serving on the 
front lines of the Cold War at The Fulda Gap, Germany, Alan forged 
friendships that have lasted decades with men who served alongside him 
and their wives who have since settled across the country and supported 
each other as they raised families and more recently welcomed 
grandchildren.

Alan and Judy returned from Germany 
after his discharge in 1979 to establish a homestead in Decatur County. 
They welcomed three daughters and a son to their home: Loni (Jensen), 
Leah (Carreño), and twins Bret and Lora.

Since retiring
 from various professional capacities, Alan enjoyed his 50-yard line 
"high enough I can see the whole field" football tickets at Bill Snyder 
Family Stadium; riding his Harley; time spent with his family, 
grandchildren, and friends; and local and statewide American Legion 
activities. Alan was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church of 
Oberlin, serving in many roles.

Alan was preceded in 
death by his father, C. Wayne Marietta, and daughter, Lora Elizabeth 
Marietta. Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Judith; 
daughters, Loni of El Dorado, KS and Leah (Travis) of Puyallup, WA; son,
 Bret (Angela) of Oberlin; granddaughters, Alaxis Jensen and Charlie 
Marietta and grandsons Liam Carreño and Austin Marietta; his mother, 
Odetta (Long) of Cañon City, CO; his brother John and his wife Pam of 
Cañon City, CO; his sister-in-law Marcia Emig and her husband Richard of
 Goodland, KS and many nephews, nieces, cousins and other family members
 and friends.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 am 
Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin. 
Burial with military honors will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 1-7:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, at the funeral home with the
 family greeting friends from 5-7:00 pm. 

Memorial contributions may be 
made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 70, or the Lora
 E. Marietta Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral 
Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolences may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Alan Wayne Marietta, 70, passed away at home on December 22, 2022. He
 was born to C. Wayne and Odetta (Long) Marietta on May 10, 1952, in 
Oberlin, Kansas.A 1970 graduate of Decatur Community 
Junior/Senior High School, Alan attended Kansas State University, 
majoring in accounting. Alan married his high school sweetheart Judith 
(Schreiber) in Oberlin on August 12, 1972.Commissioned
 as a 2nd lieutenant in the United States Army in 1974, Alan served at 
Ft. Knox, Kentucky; Ft. Carson, Colorado; and Weisbaden Air Force Base, 
Germany. Alan earned Airborne wings and a Ranger tab in his time in the 
Army. During his service, Alan earned the National Defense Service Medal
 and the Meritorious Service Medal.Serving on the 
front lines of the Cold War at The Fulda Gap, Germany, Alan forged 
friendships that have lasted decades with men who served alongside him 
and their wives who have since settled across the country and supported 
each other as they raised families and more recently welcomed 
grandchildren.Alan and Judy returned from Germany 
after his discharge in 1979 to establish a homestead in Decatur County. 
They welcomed three daughters and a son to their home: Loni (Jensen), 
Leah (Carreño), and twins Bret and Lora.Since retiring
 from various professional capacities, Alan enjoyed his 50-yard line 
"high enough I can see the whole field" football tickets at Bill Snyder 
Family Stadium; riding his Harley; time spent with his family, 
grandchildren, and friends; and local and statewide American Legion 
activities. Alan was a longtime member of St. John's Lutheran Church of 
Oberlin, serving in many roles.Alan was preceded in 
death by his father, C. Wayne Marietta, and daughter, Lora Elizabeth 
Marietta. Those left to celebrate his life include his wife, Judith; 
daughters, Loni of El Dorado, KS and Leah (Travis) of Puyallup, WA; son,
 Bret (Angela) of Oberlin; granddaughters, Alaxis Jensen and Charlie 
Marietta and grandsons Liam Carreño and Austin Marietta; his mother, 
Odetta (Long) of Cañon City, CO; his brother John and his wife Pam of 
Cañon City, CO; his sister-in-law Marcia Emig and her husband Richard of
 Goodland, KS and many nephews, nieces, cousins and other family members
 and friends.Funeral services will be held 10:30 am 
Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Oberlin. 
Burial with military honors will follow at Oberlin Cemetery. Visitation 
will be from 1-7:00 pm Tuesday, December 27, at the funeral home with the
 family greeting friends from 5-7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be 
made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 70, or the Lora
 E. Marietta Scholarship Fund and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral 
Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolences may be left at 
www.paulsfh.com

Alan Wayne Marietta

Randall R. "Randy" Sangster, age 73, of Oakley, passed away on Friday, 
December 23, 2022, at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby, Kansas. Randall
 Ray Sangster was born on June 10th, 1949, in Ashland, KS to Robert and 
Margaret Sangster. Raised in Protection, KS on a family dairy farm with 
his sister Marilyn (Charles) Huslig and two brothers Rodney (Sharon) and
 Jeffrey Sangster. Randy graduated from Protection High School in 1967 
as Valedictorian of his class. After graduation, he attended Wichita 
State University and Bethel College before moving to Loveland, Co and 
becoming an assistant manager at a Duckwalls. Later, Randy moved to 
Sharon Springs, KS to work on a family farm. While living in Sharon 
Springs, Randy had the opportunity to work under Landmark for the 
revaluation of property in the state of Kansas leading him to become the
 county appraiser for numerous counties and opening Sunflower Appraisal.
 Randy’s favorite part of being an appraiser was the agricultural side, 
he spent many hours driving on country roads. Randy thought that if a 
dirt road took him somewhere there was no need for a highway. Randy 
moved to Oakley in 1998 when he married his wife, Pat (Close) where he 
resided until his death. Randy had three daughters, Shari (Dave) 
Oren, Suzanne (Jason) Schielke and Staci (Vince) Weigel. In 1998, Randy 
gained three more children through marriage, Matthew (Danielle) 
Bertrand, Samantha (Shaelum) Barnett, and Stacy (Troy) Tauber. Randy
 spent his free time with his 12 grandchildren, horses and his beloved 
dogs - Fred, Sadie, and StarBella. He enjoyed spending time down at the 
farm and listening to his favorite song Let It Be Christmas, which he 
played all year long. Randy believed that Christmas was not a season but
 could be whenever someone needed something anytime of the year. Randy
 was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Sangster, 
father-in-law Stuart Close and his sister-in-law Sharon Sangster. He is 
survived by his wife Pat of the home, his 6 children, 12 grandchildren, 3
 siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews. Randy had the best 
personality, always “peachy” as he would say, if anyone would ask him 
how he was doing. Always polite and thoughtful of other’s feelings, he 
was slow tempered and a very smart man in every aspect of life. Randy 
will be greatly missed by all. Memorial donations can be made out
 to God’s Food Pantry for pet food and supplies and sent to 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kenedykosterfh.com">www.kenedykosterfh.com</a>

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 </figure>Randall R. "Randy" Sangster, age 73, of Oakley, passed away on Friday, 
December 23, 2022, at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby, Kansas. Randall
 Ray Sangster was born on June 10th, 1949, in Ashland, KS to Robert and 
Margaret Sangster. Raised in Protection, KS on a family dairy farm with 
his sister Marilyn (Charles) Huslig and two brothers Rodney (Sharon) and
 Jeffrey Sangster. Randy graduated from Protection High School in 1967 
as Valedictorian of his class. After graduation, he attended Wichita 
State University and Bethel College before moving to Loveland, Co and 
becoming an assistant manager at a Duckwalls. Later, Randy moved to 
Sharon Springs, KS to work on a family farm. While living in Sharon 
Springs, Randy had the opportunity to work under Landmark for the 
revaluation of property in the state of Kansas leading him to become the
 county appraiser for numerous counties and opening Sunflower Appraisal.
 Randy’s favorite part of being an appraiser was the agricultural side, 
he spent many hours driving on country roads. Randy thought that if a 
dirt road took him somewhere there was no need for a highway. Randy 
moved to Oakley in 1998 when he married his wife, Pat (Close) where he 
resided until his death. Randy had three daughters, Shari (Dave) 
Oren, Suzanne (Jason) Schielke and Staci (Vince) Weigel. In 1998, Randy 
gained three more children through marriage, Matthew (Danielle) 
Bertrand, Samantha (Shaelum) Barnett, and Stacy (Troy) Tauber. Randy
 spent his free time with his 12 grandchildren, horses and his beloved 
dogs - Fred, Sadie, and StarBella. He enjoyed spending time down at the 
farm and listening to his favorite song Let It Be Christmas, which he 
played all year long. Randy believed that Christmas was not a season but
 could be whenever someone needed something anytime of the year. Randy
 was proceeded in death by his parents, Robert and Margaret Sangster, 
father-in-law Stuart Close and his sister-in-law Sharon Sangster. He is 
survived by his wife Pat of the home, his 6 children, 12 grandchildren, 3
 siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews. Randy had the best 
personality, always “peachy” as he would say, if anyone would ask him 
how he was doing. Always polite and thoughtful of other’s feelings, he 
was slow tempered and a very smart man in every aspect of life. Randy 
will be greatly missed by all. Memorial donations can be made out
 to God’s Food Pantry for pet food and supplies and sent to 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. Sign the online guestbook at <a href="http://www.kenedykosterfh.com">www.kenedykosterfh.com</a>

Randall R. 'Randy' Sangster

Kathrine B. Ochs, 74, Hays, died Saturday, December 24, 2022, at HaysMed.

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

Kathrine B. Ochs, 74, Hays, died Saturday, December 24, 2022, at HaysMed.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Kathrine B. Ochs

Ruth “Evalyn” Wilson was born May 13, 1938, in the family house in Sonora, TX to Thomas Jefferson Wall and Viola Elizabeth (Turner) Wall.&nbsp; She passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care, WaKeeney, at the age of 84.&nbsp;

Evalyn grew up in Sonora, TX, and moved to WaKeeney to be close to her sister Pearl, where she met Vernon “Dick” Wilson.&nbsp; On January 16, 1960, Evalyn married Dick Wilson in WaKeeney at the home of Alvina and Howard Wilson, to this union, they were blessed with four children, and they made their home in WaKeeney. She was employed at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk for 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was apparent and always had a special place in her heart.&nbsp; She was often referred to as “A” by her Texas nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Among her favorite hobbies were going to auctions, reading, gardening, playing cards, and particularly bridge.&nbsp; She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Epsilon Sigma Sorority.&nbsp;

Evalyn is survived by five children, Eric (Jamie) Sjo, Ozark, AR, Les (Karen) Wilson, Hays, KS, Tony (Kimmie) Wilson, Tulsa, OK, Sandra (Sam) Courtney, Norton, KS, Cynthia (Donald) Brunzell, Grand Island, NE; grandchildren, Cameron, Tanner, and Dustin Sjo; Kathryn McEwan; Anthony Wilson, Piper and Jet Wilson; Chris Wilson; Joshua, Josiah, Brianna, and Megan Brunzell; 14 great-grandchildren, sister, Katie Jenkens; brothers, Allan Wall and Jack Wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evalyn is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Wilson, father Thomas Wall, mother, Viola (Turner) Wall, brothers, Leroy Wall, Thomas Wall, Richard Wall, and Jimmy Wall, sisters, Bernice Wall, Stella Wall, Marie Hollmig and Pearl Thompson, 3 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 10:30 am.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS. Luncheon to follow at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care. 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;

<figure>
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 </figure>Ruth “Evalyn” Wilson was born May 13, 1938, in the family house in Sonora, TX to Thomas Jefferson Wall and Viola Elizabeth (Turner) Wall.&nbsp; She passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care, WaKeeney, at the age of 84.&nbsp;Evalyn grew up in Sonora, TX, and moved to WaKeeney to be close to her sister Pearl, where she met Vernon “Dick” Wilson.&nbsp; On January 16, 1960, Evalyn married Dick Wilson in WaKeeney at the home of Alvina and Howard Wilson, to this union, they were blessed with four children, and they made their home in WaKeeney. She was employed at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk for 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her love for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was apparent and always had a special place in her heart.&nbsp; She was often referred to as “A” by her Texas nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Among her favorite hobbies were going to auctions, reading, gardening, playing cards, and particularly bridge.&nbsp; She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Epsilon Sigma Sorority.&nbsp;Evalyn is survived by five children, Eric (Jamie) Sjo, Ozark, AR, Les (Karen) Wilson, Hays, KS, Tony (Kimmie) Wilson, Tulsa, OK, Sandra (Sam) Courtney, Norton, KS, Cynthia (Donald) Brunzell, Grand Island, NE; grandchildren, Cameron, Tanner, and Dustin Sjo; Kathryn McEwan; Anthony Wilson, Piper and Jet Wilson; Chris Wilson; Joshua, Josiah, Brianna, and Megan Brunzell; 14 great-grandchildren, sister, Katie Jenkens; brothers, Allan Wall and Jack Wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;Evalyn is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Wilson, father Thomas Wall, mother, Viola (Turner) Wall, brothers, Leroy Wall, Thomas Wall, Richard Wall, and Jimmy Wall, sisters, Bernice Wall, Stella Wall, Marie Hollmig and Pearl Thompson, 3 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney, KS, on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 10:30 am.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS. Luncheon to follow at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care. 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;

Ruth 'Evalyn' Wilson

Gary Wayne Boy, age 68 years, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on 
Saturday morning, December 17, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and 
Health Care Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Gary was born on August 16, 1954,&nbsp; at Sterling, Kansas to Lawrence and Frances (Fisher) Boy.&nbsp; He farmed 
near Raymond, Kansas and later worked for Tim Fischer farming near St. 
John, Kansas.&nbsp; Gary loved both crop work and livestock with a passion.&nbsp; 
He also loved to play Bingo, and had a great sense of humor while being 
very protective of his family and friends.

Survivors include three sisters:&nbsp; Janet (&amp; John) Hutchinson of 
San Angelo, Texas, and Carolyn Valenzuela and Anna M. Boy, both of Great
 Bend, Kansas; thirteen nieces and nephews:&nbsp; Rodger, Chris, and Roy 
Woosley, Jamey Perkins, Susan Valenciana, Benjamin,&nbsp;Josh, Miquel, and 
Andrew Valenzuela, Ashley and Chris Childers, and Jordan and Marissa 
Boy; several great-nieces and great-nephews.&nbsp; Gary was preceded in death
 by his parents and a younger brother, Brian E. Boy on October 12, 2022.

Cremation has been chosen and there will be a Memorial Service and 
inurnment held at a later date.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial 
Contributions be designated to the Gary W. Boy Funeral Expense Fund with
 the funeral home in charge.

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 </figure>Gary Wayne Boy, age 68 years, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away on 
Saturday morning, December 17, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and 
Health Care Center in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; Gary was born on August 16, 1954,&nbsp; at Sterling, Kansas to Lawrence and Frances (Fisher) Boy.&nbsp; He farmed 
near Raymond, Kansas and later worked for Tim Fischer farming near St. 
John, Kansas.&nbsp; Gary loved both crop work and livestock with a passion.&nbsp; 
He also loved to play Bingo, and had a great sense of humor while being 
very protective of his family and friends.Survivors include three sisters:&nbsp; Janet (&amp; John) Hutchinson of 
San Angelo, Texas, and Carolyn Valenzuela and Anna M. Boy, both of Great
 Bend, Kansas; thirteen nieces and nephews:&nbsp; Rodger, Chris, and Roy 
Woosley, Jamey Perkins, Susan Valenciana, Benjamin,&nbsp;Josh, Miquel, and 
Andrew Valenzuela, Ashley and Chris Childers, and Jordan and Marissa 
Boy; several great-nieces and great-nephews.&nbsp; Gary was preceded in death
 by his parents and a younger brother, Brian E. Boy on October 12, 2022.Cremation has been chosen and there will be a Memorial Service and 
inurnment held at a later date.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial 
Contributions be designated to the Gary W. Boy Funeral Expense Fund with
 the funeral home in charge.

Gary Wayne Boy

Donald J. Wellbrock, 85, of Hays passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born Dec. 18, 1937, at Victoria to Herman and Celestine “Sally” (Dreiling) Wellbrock. He married Norma Lee (Kuhn) on Nov. 8, 1958, in Victoria.

He was a welder and pipe fitter for over 40 years. He started in Plainville, as a welder for a few years then worked at Hays Machine Works. He worked and then retired from Kendall Inc. as a welder and pipe fitter throughout Kansas at schools, hospitals and large industrial construction buildings. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #441 of Wichita.

Don grew up south of Victoria on the family farm and helped with the farming over the years and was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School. He was a member of the Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, the Victoria 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and a former homebound communion minister.

His survivors include his wife, Norma Lee Wellbrock, of the home; his children, Darryl Wellbrock and wife, Deanna, Hays; Dora Coccetella, Wichita; Doug Wellbrock and wife, Tina, Hays; his grandchildren, Darren Wellbrock; Deonna Meyers and husband, Kohlton; Alise Cairns and husband, Tanner; Lea Coccetella; and Kylie Wellbrock; his brother, Ralph Wellbrock and wife, Patty, Hays; his sisters, Doris Schmidt, Catharine, Kan.; Melene Rohr, Wichita; his sisters-in-laws, Wilma Von Lintel and husband, Regis, Victoria; Merline Wellbrock, Anthony.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Sally; his brothers, Leroy, Milton, Jerry, Leon; his infant brothers, Jerry and Gary; and his son-in-law, Mark Coccetella.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th and Vine, Hays, with Father Nick Parker officiating. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

A vigil service and a Victoria Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degrees Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays,&nbsp; KS 67601.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

The family suggests memorials made payable to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Humane Society of the High Plains in the care of the mortuary. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left in the guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.</a>

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 </figure>Donald J. Wellbrock, 85, of Hays passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born Dec. 18, 1937, at Victoria to Herman and Celestine “Sally” (Dreiling) Wellbrock. He married Norma Lee (Kuhn) on Nov. 8, 1958, in Victoria.He was a welder and pipe fitter for over 40 years. He started in Plainville, as a welder for a few years then worked at Hays Machine Works. He worked and then retired from Kendall Inc. as a welder and pipe fitter throughout Kansas at schools, hospitals and large industrial construction buildings. He was a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #441 of Wichita.Don grew up south of Victoria on the family farm and helped with the farming over the years and was a 1956 graduate of Victoria High School. He was a member of the Victoria 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, the Victoria 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus, a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, and a former homebound communion minister.His survivors include his wife, Norma Lee Wellbrock, of the home; his children, Darryl Wellbrock and wife, Deanna, Hays; Dora Coccetella, Wichita; Doug Wellbrock and wife, Tina, Hays; his grandchildren, Darren Wellbrock; Deonna Meyers and husband, Kohlton; Alise Cairns and husband, Tanner; Lea Coccetella; and Kylie Wellbrock; his brother, Ralph Wellbrock and wife, Patty, Hays; his sisters, Doris Schmidt, Catharine, Kan.; Melene Rohr, Wichita; his sisters-in-laws, Wilma Von Lintel and husband, Regis, Victoria; Merline Wellbrock, Anthony.Don was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Sally; his brothers, Leroy, Milton, Jerry, Leon; his infant brothers, Jerry and Gary; and his son-in-law, Mark Coccetella.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18th and Vine, Hays, with Father Nick Parker officiating. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays.A vigil service and a Victoria Knights of Columbus 3rd and 4th Degrees Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd St., Hays,&nbsp; KS 67601.Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.The family suggests memorials made payable to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or Humane Society of the High Plains in the care of the mortuary. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left in the guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.</a>

Donald J. Wellbrock

Paul Peter Grabbe, age 75 of Hays passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Hays to John C. and Josephine (Quint) Grabbe.

Paul retired from Enersys Battery Plant, grew up in Hays, and was a 1966 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy class of 1966. He loved his girls and wanted to spend as much time with them as he could. Together they enjoyed many sporting events, which included all TMP and Fort Hays sports.

He never missed watching a San Francisco 49ers football or an Atlanta Braves baseball game. He loved to listen to local German music, especially Jimmy Dee and The Fabulous Destination, and music at his church, Celebration Community Church. He lived at Centennial Towers for the last six years and enjoyed that community of friends very much. He loved playing cards, watching football and having social events at Centennial Towers.

Paul is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Smith and husband, Andrew, (grandchildren Gracie and Anthony) of Hays; Kayleen Walters and husband, Mike (grandchildren McKaylla and Thomas) of Hays; Shannon Sanders of Hays; his sister, Rosemarie Grabbe Fischer, of Washington, Mo.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marvin Richard Grabbe; and his sister, Patricia Marie Allen.

The memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601 with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Inurnment will follow. Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to Arc of Central Plains in care of the mortuary.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/12/1672282595685.jpeg" alt="Paul Grabbe" />
 <figcaption>Paul Grabbe</figcaption>
 </figure>Paul Peter Grabbe, age 75 of Hays passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born Oct. 5, 1947, in Hays to John C. and Josephine (Quint) Grabbe.Paul retired from Enersys Battery Plant, grew up in Hays, and was a 1966 graduate of St. Joseph Military Academy class of 1966. He loved his girls and wanted to spend as much time with them as he could. Together they enjoyed many sporting events, which included all TMP and Fort Hays sports.He never missed watching a San Francisco 49ers football or an Atlanta Braves baseball game. He loved to listen to local German music, especially Jimmy Dee and The Fabulous Destination, and music at his church, Celebration Community Church. He lived at Centennial Towers for the last six years and enjoyed that community of friends very much. He loved playing cards, watching football and having social events at Centennial Towers.Paul is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Smith and husband, Andrew, (grandchildren Gracie and Anthony) of Hays; Kayleen Walters and husband, Mike (grandchildren McKaylla and Thomas) of Hays; Shannon Sanders of Hays; his sister, Rosemarie Grabbe Fischer, of Washington, Mo.Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Marvin Richard Grabbe; and his sister, Patricia Marie Allen.The memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd, Hays, KS 67601 with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Inurnment will follow. Inurnment will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Friday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to Arc of Central Plains in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Paul Peter Grabbe

Gail Gene Oberhelman, 74, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, at HaysMed in Hays. He was born on Aug. 14, 1948, the son of Melvin and Viola (Copeland) Oberhelman.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at the United Methodist Church, Ness City. Burial in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Frank Stull American Legion Post No. 152, Ransom, VFW Post No. 7972.

Gail Gene Oberhelman, 74, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022, at HaysMed in Hays. He was born on Aug. 14, 1948, the son of Melvin and Viola (Copeland) Oberhelman.Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, at the United Methodist Church, Ness City. Burial in the Ness City Cemetery, Ness City. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to the Frank Stull American Legion Post No. 152, Ransom, VFW Post No. 7972.

Randall R. "Randy" Sangster, 73, of Oakley, passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Arrangements with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home are pending.

Randall R. "Randy" Sangster, 73, of Oakley, passed away on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, at the Citizens Medical Center, Colby. Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; Arrangements with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home are pending.

Ruth “Evalyn” Wilson was born May 13, 1938, in the family house in Sonora, Texas, to Thomas Jefferson Wall and Viola Elizabeth (Turner) Wall.&nbsp; She passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care, WaKeeney, at the age of 84.&nbsp;

Evalyn grew up in Sonora and moved to WaKeeney to be close to her sister Pearl, where she met Vernon “Dick” Wilson. On Jan. 16, 1960, Evalyn married Dick Wilson in WaKeeney at the home of Alvina and Howard Wilson, to this union, they were blessed with four children, and they made their home in WaKeeney. She was employed at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk for 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was apparent and always had a special place in her heart. She was often referred to as “A” by her Texas nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Among her favorite hobbies were going to auctions, reading, gardening, playing cards, and particularly bridge. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Epsilon Sigma Sorority.&nbsp;

Evalyn is survived by five children, Eric (Jamie) Sjo, Ozark, Ark., Les (Karen) Wilson, Hays, Tony (Kimmie) Wilson, Tulsa, Okla., Sandra (Sam) Courtney, Norton, Cynthia (Donald) Brunzell, Grand Island, Neb.; grandchildren, Cameron, Tanner, and Dustin Sjo; Kathryn McEwan; Anthony Wilson, Piper and Jet Wilson; Chris Wilson; Joshua, Josiah, Brianna, and Megan Brunzell; 14 great-grandchildren, sister, Katie Jenkens; brothers, Allan Wall and Jack Wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evalyn is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Wilson, father Thomas Wall, mother, Viola (Turner) Wall, brothers, Leroy Wall, Thomas Wall, Richard Wall, and Jimmy Wall, sisters, Bernice Wall, Stella Wall, Marie Hollmig and Pearl Thompson, and three great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney. Inurnment will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney. A luncheon to follow at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th&nbsp;St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672&nbsp;

Condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>&nbsp;

Ruth “Evalyn” Wilson was born May 13, 1938, in the family house in Sonora, Texas, to Thomas Jefferson Wall and Viola Elizabeth (Turner) Wall.&nbsp; She passed away on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care, WaKeeney, at the age of 84.&nbsp;Evalyn grew up in Sonora and moved to WaKeeney to be close to her sister Pearl, where she met Vernon “Dick” Wilson. On Jan. 16, 1960, Evalyn married Dick Wilson in WaKeeney at the home of Alvina and Howard Wilson, to this union, they were blessed with four children, and they made their home in WaKeeney. She was employed at the Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk for 25 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren was apparent and always had a special place in her heart. She was often referred to as “A” by her Texas nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Among her favorite hobbies were going to auctions, reading, gardening, playing cards, and particularly bridge. She was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Epsilon Sigma Sorority.&nbsp;Evalyn is survived by five children, Eric (Jamie) Sjo, Ozark, Ark., Les (Karen) Wilson, Hays, Tony (Kimmie) Wilson, Tulsa, Okla., Sandra (Sam) Courtney, Norton, Cynthia (Donald) Brunzell, Grand Island, Neb.; grandchildren, Cameron, Tanner, and Dustin Sjo; Kathryn McEwan; Anthony Wilson, Piper and Jet Wilson; Chris Wilson; Joshua, Josiah, Brianna, and Megan Brunzell; 14 great-grandchildren, sister, Katie Jenkens; brothers, Allan Wall and Jack Wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;Evalyn is preceded in death by her husband, Dick Wilson, father Thomas Wall, mother, Viola (Turner) Wall, brothers, Leroy Wall, Thomas Wall, Richard Wall, and Jimmy Wall, sisters, Bernice Wall, Stella Wall, Marie Hollmig and Pearl Thompson, and three great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30 at Schmitt Funeral Home in WaKeeney. Inurnment will follow at the WaKeeney City Cemetery, WaKeeney. A luncheon to follow at Bethlehem Lutheran Church. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to Trego County Lemke Memorial Long Term Care. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th&nbsp;St., WaKeeney, KS, 67672&nbsp;Condolences may be left for the family by visiting <a href="http://www.schmittfuneral.com">www.schmittfuneral.com</a>&nbsp;

Evalyn Wilson

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. There will be no public visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Stockton Recreation Commission (for kids’ sports equipment) and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Obituary pending...A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. There will be no public visitation.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Stockton Recreation Commission (for kids’ sports equipment) and may be sent to Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Gregory 'Greg' Allen Balthazor

Funeral services for Robert L. Lewis, age 86, will be held Monday, 
December 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Garfield Christian Fellowship Church
 at Garfield, Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pastors Dean Walker and Martin Matson will 
officiate at the service.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Garfield Cemetery.&nbsp; Mr.
 Lewis died December 14, 2022, at LaDow Court in Garfield.

Robert was born July 21, 1936, at Steptoe, Washington, to Robert Lee 
and Wanda Mae&nbsp; Lewis.&nbsp;&nbsp; He attended schools in Steptoe.&nbsp; Robert joined 
the cement finishers union when he was 18 years old.

He married Norma E. Copner on December 26, 1954, at Coeur d’Alene, 
Idaho.&nbsp; The couple made their home in Garfield.&nbsp; Mr. Lewis was a 
concrete finisher and had worked on many area dam projects.&nbsp;&nbsp; He had 
also worked for Lydig Construction Company in Pullman where he worked on
 many campus buildings.&nbsp; Robert and Norma also farmed 80 acres in the 
Garfield area.

He was a member of the Garfield Christian Church, Local #72 Cement 
Finishers Union in Spokane; the LaDow Grange, and the Garfield Gun Club.

Survivors include three sons, Clay Lewis of Potlatch, ID, Alan Lewis 
of Garfield, WA, and Jeffrey Lewis of Los Altos, CA; a foster daughter, 
Patricia Weber of Hays, Kansas; a brother, John Lewis of Spokane, 
WA; sisters Penny Gilchrist of Colfax, WA and Patricia Franklin of Iola,
 Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. He was preceded in death
 by his wife Norma and a sister Linda Marlow.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Garfield Christian Church in Garfield.

Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse, WA is caring for the family. Kramer 
Funeral Home of Palouse, Washington is caring for the family.&nbsp; Online 
condolences may be left at www.kramercares.com

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Funeral services for Robert L. Lewis, age 86, will be held Monday, 
December 19, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Garfield Christian Fellowship Church
 at Garfield, Washington.&nbsp;&nbsp; Pastors Dean Walker and Martin Matson will 
officiate at the service.&nbsp; Burial will be at the Garfield Cemetery.&nbsp; Mr.
 Lewis died December 14, 2022, at LaDow Court in Garfield.Robert was born July 21, 1936, at Steptoe, Washington, to Robert Lee 
and Wanda Mae&nbsp; Lewis.&nbsp;&nbsp; He attended schools in Steptoe.&nbsp; Robert joined 
the cement finishers union when he was 18 years old.He married Norma E. Copner on December 26, 1954, at Coeur d’Alene, 
Idaho.&nbsp; The couple made their home in Garfield.&nbsp; Mr. Lewis was a 
concrete finisher and had worked on many area dam projects.&nbsp;&nbsp; He had 
also worked for Lydig Construction Company in Pullman where he worked on
 many campus buildings.&nbsp; Robert and Norma also farmed 80 acres in the 
Garfield area.He was a member of the Garfield Christian Church, Local #72 Cement 
Finishers Union in Spokane; the LaDow Grange, and the Garfield Gun Club.Survivors include three sons, Clay Lewis of Potlatch, ID, Alan Lewis 
of Garfield, WA, and Jeffrey Lewis of Los Altos, CA; a foster daughter, 
Patricia Weber of Hays, Kansas; a brother, John Lewis of Spokane, 
WA; sisters Penny Gilchrist of Colfax, WA and Patricia Franklin of Iola,
 Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandsons. He was preceded in death
 by his wife Norma and a sister Linda Marlow.Memorial gifts may be given to the Garfield Christian Church in Garfield.Kramer Funeral Home of Palouse, WA is caring for the family. Kramer 
Funeral Home of Palouse, Washington is caring for the family.&nbsp; Online 
condolences may be left at www.kramercares.com

Robert L. Lewis

Zachary Paul “Zach” Bealer, 33, passed away on December 21, 2022, in 
Geary Co., Kan. He was born on September 25, 1989, in Great Bend., Kan.,
 to Richard “Rick” and Ruth (Schiller) Bealer.

A Kansas City, Mo., resident, Zach had recently joined the law firm 
of Martinez Immigration Law, focusing his practice on family-based and 
humanitarian visas and representing clients in immigration court. He was
 a 2008 graduate from Great Bend High School, a 2012 graduate with 
Distinctions from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in 
Anthropology, and a 2021 graduate from Washburn University School of Law
 with Dean’s List Honors and as a recipient of the Irvine E. Ungerman 
Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice as a student intern in the 
Family Justice and Immigration Clinic. While in law school, Zach held 
various positions as a small group leader, a research assistant, a 
teaching assistant, was selected as a Student Fellow for the Equal 
Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps, and was a former Notes Editor 
for the Washburn Law Journal.

Between receiving his collegiate degrees, Zach served as a medical 
interpreter in Guatemala and as an AmeriCorps member in Lawrence, Kan. 
Three years of this time was spent in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, 
becoming fluent in Spanish and immersed in the culture, fueling his 
passion and goal to “interact with immigrants, listen to their stories, 
and fight for the rights of those who often face an uphill battle”.

Survivors include his mother, Ruth Bealer and significant other, John
 Makings, of Great Bend; his father, Rick Bealer and significant other, 
Donna Becker, of Great Bend; a sister, Nicole (Billy) Jacks of Colorado 
Springs, Colo.; two nieces, Anna and Rachel Jacks; an uncle and aunt, 
Paul and Lynn Schiller of Great Bend, their children Lisa Gwin, Jenni 
Bauer and their families, Jeremy, McKenzie and Cole Gwin, and Trent, 
Weston and Tyson Bauer; cousin, Loretta Kirmer; an aunt Sherry Holloway 
of North Carolina, her children, Adam Holloway, Whitney Meyers, Courtney
 Timony, Brandon Seek.&nbsp; Significant other, Bao Vincent Ho of Wichita, 
Kan.; and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his twin 
brother, Ryan; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Joyce Schiller; and
 paternal grandparents, Raymond and Helen Bealer.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 
29, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
10:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at First Christian Church with 
Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North. 

Memorials have been designated to the Martinez 
Immigration Empowerment Fund (or donate through, <a href="https://martinezimmigration.com/donations/">https://martinezimmigration.com/donations/</a>), in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

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 </figure>Zachary Paul “Zach” Bealer, 33, passed away on December 21, 2022, in 
Geary Co., Kan. He was born on September 25, 1989, in Great Bend., Kan.,
 to Richard “Rick” and Ruth (Schiller) Bealer.A Kansas City, Mo., resident, Zach had recently joined the law firm 
of Martinez Immigration Law, focusing his practice on family-based and 
humanitarian visas and representing clients in immigration court. He was
 a 2008 graduate from Great Bend High School, a 2012 graduate with 
Distinctions from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in 
Anthropology, and a 2021 graduate from Washburn University School of Law
 with Dean’s List Honors and as a recipient of the Irvine E. Ungerman 
Award for Excellence in Clinical Practice as a student intern in the 
Family Justice and Immigration Clinic. While in law school, Zach held 
various positions as a small group leader, a research assistant, a 
teaching assistant, was selected as a Student Fellow for the Equal 
Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps, and was a former Notes Editor 
for the Washburn Law Journal.Between receiving his collegiate degrees, Zach served as a medical 
interpreter in Guatemala and as an AmeriCorps member in Lawrence, Kan. 
Three years of this time was spent in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, 
becoming fluent in Spanish and immersed in the culture, fueling his 
passion and goal to “interact with immigrants, listen to their stories, 
and fight for the rights of those who often face an uphill battle”.Survivors include his mother, Ruth Bealer and significant other, John
 Makings, of Great Bend; his father, Rick Bealer and significant other, 
Donna Becker, of Great Bend; a sister, Nicole (Billy) Jacks of Colorado 
Springs, Colo.; two nieces, Anna and Rachel Jacks; an uncle and aunt, 
Paul and Lynn Schiller of Great Bend, their children Lisa Gwin, Jenni 
Bauer and their families, Jeremy, McKenzie and Cole Gwin, and Trent, 
Weston and Tyson Bauer; cousin, Loretta Kirmer; an aunt Sherry Holloway 
of North Carolina, her children, Adam Holloway, Whitney Meyers, Courtney
 Timony, Brandon Seek.&nbsp; Significant other, Bao Vincent Ho of Wichita, 
Kan.; and countless friends. He is preceded in death by his twin 
brother, Ryan; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Joyce Schiller; and
 paternal grandparents, Raymond and Helen Bealer.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 
29, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
10:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2022, at First Christian Church with 
Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend 
Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to the Martinez 
Immigration Empowerment Fund (or donate through, <a href="https://martinezimmigration.com/donations/">https://martinezimmigration.com/donations/</a>), in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

Zachary Paul 'Zach' Bealer

Lynn Alice (Lambert) Murphy was laid to rest wrapped in a sunflower 
quilt made by her grandmother at the Thornburg Eminence Cemetery in 
Thornburg, Kansas.  She died on December 19, 2022, and was committed to 
the earth on what would have been her 87th birthday, December 20, 2022. 
 Lynn was the eldest of three daughters born to Treva (Ogle) Lambert and
 (Jesse) Clarence Lambert.

From the time she could 
walk, she preferred helping with farm work rather than housework.  She 
excelled in her studies at the country school one mile from her home and
 ‘in town’ at Smith Center High School.  She graduated at the top of her
 high school class.  On May 16, 1953, shortly after graduation she 
married classmate, Patt Murphy.

Patt and Lynn raised 
four children in Herington, Kansas.  She longed to work in the medical 
field and found success as a dental assistant.  Later, working long 
hours and using clever business and investment skills she poured her 
resources and talent into small business ownership.  She owned and 
managed Lynn’s Youth Fashion, clothing stores located in Herington, 
McPherson and Salina, Kansas, for over three decades. In retirement she 
worked as a business manager for her husband’s small business, American 
Indian Art Center in Abilene, Kansas.

Lynn had an eye 
for fashion.  She was a voracious reader.  She also enjoyed square and 
round dancing, playing bridge, gardening and travel.  She had a deep 
love for her family and was extremely proud of her children’s, 
grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s accomplishments-especially 
the young women in her family who had the opportunity to achieve what 
simply wasn’t possible for a young Kansas farm girl in the 1950s.

Lynn
 was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Michael Murphy and 
Dennis (King) Murphy and son-in-law David Lewerenz.  She is survived by 
her husband of Queen Creek, AZ, two daughters, Patrice Lewerenz of 
Denver, CO and Deborah (Steve) Ebke of Daykin, NE, fourteen 
grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren, and sisters Ardyus 
Blickenstaff of Smith Center and Mary Balch of Hickman, NE.

In lieu of gifts or flowers, go out of your way to help someone and say ‘thanks’ often.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lynn-Alice-Murphy?obId=26732905#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Lynn Alice (Lambert) Murphy was laid to rest wrapped in a sunflower 
quilt made by her grandmother at the Thornburg Eminence Cemetery in 
Thornburg, Kansas. She died on December 19, 2022, and was committed to 
the earth on what would have been her 87th birthday, December 20, 2022. 
 Lynn was the eldest of three daughters born to Treva (Ogle) Lambert and
 (Jesse) Clarence Lambert.From the time she could 
walk, she preferred helping with farm work rather than housework. She 
excelled in her studies at the country school one mile from her home and
 ‘in town’ at Smith Center High School. She graduated at the top of her
 high school class. On May 16, 1953, shortly after graduation she 
married classmate, Patt Murphy.Patt and Lynn raised 
four children in Herington, Kansas. She longed to work in the medical 
field and found success as a dental assistant. Later, working long 
hours and using clever business and investment skills she poured her 
resources and talent into small business ownership. She owned and 
managed Lynn’s Youth Fashion, clothing stores located in Herington, 
McPherson and Salina, Kansas, for over three decades. In retirement she 
worked as a business manager for her husband’s small business, American 
Indian Art Center in Abilene, Kansas.Lynn had an eye 
for fashion. She was a voracious reader. She also enjoyed square and 
round dancing, playing bridge, gardening and travel. She had a deep 
love for her family and was extremely proud of her children’s, 
grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s accomplishments-especially 
the young women in her family who had the opportunity to achieve what 
simply wasn’t possible for a young Kansas farm girl in the 1950s.Lynn
 was preceded in death by her parents, two sons, Michael Murphy and 
Dennis (King) Murphy and son-in-law David Lewerenz. She is survived by 
her husband of Queen Creek, AZ, two daughters, Patrice Lewerenz of 
Denver, CO and Deborah (Steve) Ebke of Daykin, NE, fourteen 
grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren, and sisters Ardyus 
Blickenstaff of Smith Center and Mary Balch of Hickman, NE.In lieu of gifts or flowers, go out of your way to help someone and say ‘thanks’ often.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lynn-Alice-Murphy?obId=26732905#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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